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  • Page 1: Digital Radios

    MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR Digital Radios User Manual Document Number: Issue 10 Page 1...
  • Page 2 MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR Issue Status Issue Revised Pages/Amendments General – terminology definition PER used instead of BER to remove interpretation ambiguity between Block Error Rate and Bit Error Rate. Note Block (equivalent to packet) concept is still maintained within sections describing G.826 parameters to maintain consistency with G.826 terminology.

  • Page 3: Federal Communications Commission Notice

    MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION NOTICE The equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
  • Page 4 MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR Publication Number: 862-01881 Issue 10 March 2003 © 2003 Tellumat (Pty) Limited The information contained herein is the property of Tellumat (Pty) Limited and is supplied without liability for errors or omissions. No part may be reproduced, used or disclosed except as authorised by contract or other written permission.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR Table of Contents Page INTRODUCTION Radio Description TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION System Overview Outdoor Unit 2.2.1 Frequency plans 2.2.2 RF Power Output Options 2.2.3 MDR2400, MDR5800 and Orion 5850 Outdoor Units Indoor Unit 2.3.1 Payload Interface Options 2.3.2...
  • Page 6 MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR Customer Furnished Tools and Equipment Indoor Unit 4.2.1 Introduction 4.2.2 Installing the Indoor Unit in a Rack 4.2.3 Connecting a DC Power Supply 4.2.4 Balanced Payload Data : DB25 4.2.5 Balanced Payload Data : RJ48 4.2.6...
  • Page 7 Adding Dial-up Networking : Windows 95/98 Adding Dial-up Networking : Windows 2000 / Windows XP To add dial-up networking APPENDIX: MANAGEMENT OF THE MDR2400-SR MDR5800-SR AND THE ORION 5825-SR 87 SNMP and the MDR / Orion The MIB Elements – OID (Object ID) DESCRIPTIONS The MIB elements –...
  • Page 8 MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR ORION5850 MDR2400 APPENDIX: USEFUL WEB LINKS APPENDIX: MDR / ORION SCALABLE 1-TO-4/8 E/T1 / 10 BASE-T ETHERNET FUNCTIONALITY APPENDIX: MDR / ORION FTP FIRMWARE UPLOAD APPENDIX: GETTING STARTED GUIDE Checklist for Bench Testing (without a PC)
  • Page 9 MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR List of Abbreviations Built-in-Test Alarm Indication Signal Packet (or Block) Error Rate Direct Current Data Communications Equipment Digital Radio Link Digital Radio Station Data Terminal Equipment Graphical User Interface Indoor Unit Industrial, Scientific and Medical...

  • Page 10: Introduction

    1 Introduction Radio Description The MDR2400-SR and MDR5800-SR are ISM band digital radio systems that provide short to medium range, point-to-point digital communication with high data security at rates of T1, 2T1 or 4T1. Alternatively, the radio can be software configured to convey E1, 2E1 or 4E1.
  • Page 11 MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR antenna via a coaxial transmission line. An optional indoor rack mounting adapter is available for mounting the OU, indoors. The system is available for use in FCC regulated countries. Issue 10 Page 11...
  • Page 12 MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR Model variants Table 1. MDR2400 model variants Model Interfaces Antenna Number Coupling MDR2400-ET1 T1/E1 N-type Female 10BaseT Ethernet MDR2400-ET2 2 x T1 / 2 x E1 N-type Female 10BaseT Ethernet MDR2400-ET4 4 x T1 / 4 x E1...
  • Page 13 MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR Issue 10 Page 13...

  • Page 14: Technical Description

    MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR 2 Technical Description System Overview A digital radio link (DRL) consists of a pair of MDR / Orion radio stations. MDR2400, MDR5800 or MDR2400, MDR5800 or Orion 5850 OU Orion 5850 OU MDR / Orion IU...

  • Page 15: Frequency Plans

    MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR 2.2.1 Frequency plans The MDR5800 and the Orion 5850 Outdoor Units operate in the 5.725 GHz to 5.850 GHz ISM frequency band with predefined frequency channel plans (termed A, B, C and D). Channel plan D is user selectable / adjustable.
  • Page 16 MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR 2.2.1.2 MDR2400 Frequency Channel Plan A, B (non-FCC) The channel spacing is based on the bandwidth occupied by the spread spectrum signal (approximately 17 MHz) and is used to optimise link performance. In the case of plan A and B, note that both Outdoor Units of a link must be set up to the same frequency channel plan (i.e.
  • Page 17 MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR The channel spacing is based on the transmit bandwidth, either 3 MHz, 6 MHz, or 10 MHz, software selectable. Different bandwidths can be selected dependent on the optimum link performance; required system sensitivity versus data transfer rate.
  • Page 18 MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR 2.2.1.5 Frequency Channel Plan D (FCC Compliant) Frequency plan D allows independent control of transmit and receive frequencies. This allows a flexible frequency plan and can be used to overcome interference in the 2.4GHz and 5.8 GHz ISM bands.

  • Page 19: Rf Power Output Options

    MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR Table 7. Orion 5850 Modulator Types Data Rate Raw data Modulation Typical Approx. OU [kbps] throughpu type Payload output spectrum t [bit/sec] 8464 16-QAM 8 464 052 4T1/E1 + 2.6 MHz 150kbit Ethernet 16928 16-QAM...

  • Page 20: Indoor Unit

    MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR Indoor Unit The Indoor Unit is designed for mounting in a 19” rack, occupying a 1U slot. It can also be used as a table-top system. The Indoor Unit accepts n x T1/nE1 user payload channels and combines it with Wayside Service Serial Data and IP data to be transmitted across the radio link.

  • Page 21: Payload Interface Options

    MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR Figure 5. Indoor Unit Connector Panels (numbers refer to paragraph number 2.3.x) 2.3.1 Payload Interface Options The Indoor Unit can be configured for nT1 or nE1 operation. h. 1, 2, 4 or 8(Orion 25) x T1 (1.544 Mbps) 1, 2, 4 or 8(Orion 25) x E1 (2.048 Mbps)

  • Page 22: Reset / Configuration Button

    MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR In ALL cases flashing red and orange LEDs imply historic alarm conditions (The alarm can be cleared using the front panel button ‘position 1’ : see next section). Flashing LED’s and yellow indicators (Orion NMS) may also be cleared by clicking on the “Clear Alarms”...

  • Page 23: Service (Wayside) Serial Data Channel

    MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR 20. EEprom erased via front panel (MDR Only) 21. OU back-to-back enable / disabled toggle via front panel NOTE All buttons can be REACTIVATED (i.e. undoing a 14 'reset') by doing a power- on reset while holding the front-panel Reset Button in for 1 LED count.

  • Page 24: 10Baset Ethernet Rj45 Port

    MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR 2.3.7 10BaseT Ethernet RJ45 Port This port is used for communications with the NMS / GUI software from a laptop / PC or with an SNMP manger to control the system. It can also be connected to a hub for 10BaseT wayside Ethernet throughput.

  • Page 25: Iu Dc Power Input

    MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR 2.3.12 IU DC Power Input This connector (socket) is used for power input to the IU. The connection is made using 2 or 3-core cable. The cable is connected to a two pin GREY connector on the MDR radio and a THREE pin GREEN connector on the Orion unit - both are plugs.

  • Page 26: Planning

    MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR 3 Planning This chapter is aimed at management and planning staff to enable them to assess the requirements for installing an MDR / Orion digital radio link. System Type Selection The system uses an Outdoor Unit with a type-N RF output for connection to a range of antennas.

  • Page 27: Site Evaluation

    MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR Site Evaluation When planning a site for a digital radio link, it is of the utmost importance that you take the operational environment of the proposed site into account. The combined effect of atmospheric environmental factors such as rain and lightning,...

  • Page 28: Interference Considerations

    MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR Interference Considerations The ISM frequency bands are used by other devices that can cause interference to the MDR / Orion radio systems. Interference can be avoided by careful planning of the system installation. The available methods for providing isolation from interfering...

  • Page 29: Microcell Backhaul Applications Of Mdr / Orion Digital Radios

    MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR Microcell Backhaul Applications of MDR / Orion Digital Radios In applications where more than one independent and separate links, need to radiate from a central site, a number of parameters can be taken advantage of, to provide isolation and minimise interference between these links: •...

  • Page 30: Installation

    MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR 4 Installation This chapter describes a recommended installation procedure for the MDR2400, the MDR5800 and the Orion 5850. Before installation / departure to site 1. Carefully open all shipping boxes and look for any obvious damage that might have resulted during shipment.

  • Page 31: Customer Furnished Tools And Equipment

    Installing the Outdoor Unit and Antenna (paragraph 4.3, page 38) u. Installing the interconnection cables (paragraph 4.4, page 38) Customer Furnished Tools and Equipment The following table lists tools and equipment required to install the MDR2400-SR, the MDR5800-SR and the Orion 5825-SR system. General, IU-to-OU Interconnect •...

  • Page 32: Indoor Unit

    MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR Indoor Unit 4.2.1 Introduction This section describes the recommended installation procedure for the Indoor Unit. The Indoor Unit is designed for mounting in the DIN 41494 (19") racking standard and occupies a 1U high slot. Desktop mounting is also possible.

  • Page 33: Connecting A Dc Power Supply

    MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR 4.2.3 Connecting a DC Power Supply WARNING – See section 0 for specification of the power supply. Observing the polarity of the supply, wire up the supplied power connector cable plug and connect it to the DC supply (Voltage range as indicated on the Indoor Unit) through a minimum 2 A slow blow circuit breaker.

  • Page 34: Balanced Payload Data : Db25

    MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR 4.2.4 Balanced Payload Data : DB25 Assemble the (nE1) / (nT1) payload data input and output cable. See the table below for Indoor Unit connector pin assignments. Connect the payload data cable to the DB25 connector on the front panel of the Indoor Unit.

  • Page 35: Balanced Payload Data : Rj48

    MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR 4.2.5 Balanced Payload Data : RJ48 1. Assemble the T1 / E1 payload data input and output cable. See the table below for Indoor Unit connector pin assignments. 2. Connect the payload data cables to the RJ48 connectors (numbered 1-8 for tribs 1-8) on the front panel of the Indoor Unit.

  • Page 36: Connecting The Service (Wayside) Serial Channel (Optional)

    MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR Table 11. Auxiliary In/Out Connector Pin Outs Indoor unit connector Signal 15-pin D-type female OUTPUT 1 COMMON OUTPUT 1 NORMALLY-OPEN OUTPUT 1 NORMALLY-OPEN OUTPUT 1 NORMALLY-CLOSED OUTPUT 1 NORMALLY-CLOSED OUTPUT 1 COMMON OUTPUT 2 COMMON...
  • Page 37 MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR software or controlled via a PPP-dialup connection. The port can be connected to using the supplied serial data cable. The port is configured as DTE. NOTE The Ethernet 10BaseT port can also be used to control the IU via the GUI / SNMP software.

  • Page 38: Outdoor Unit

    MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR Outdoor Unit Before installing the MDR Outdoor Unit, ensure that a suitable mast is used for the antenna and that the Outdoor Unit installation is firmly in position. The pole diameter must be between 50 and 102 mm or between 2" and 4½".
  • Page 39 MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR On the OU side, connect an RJ45 plug to the data cable. Place the RJ45 plug into the RJ45 socket in the Outdoor Unit connection box. On the OU side, connect the DC power leads within the Outdoor Unit Connection Box.

  • Page 40: Interconnection Cable Wiring Description

    MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR 4.4.1 INTERCONNECTION CABLE WIRING DESCRIPTION TOP VIEW (LOCKING TAB UNDERNEATH) RJ-45 PLUG DCE (on Wiring OUTDOOR INDOO UNIT) UNIT) TxD+ RxD- Orange/White TxD- RxD+ White/Orange RxD+ TxD+ Green/White 4† TxC+ RxC+ Blue/White 5† TxC- RxC-...
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  • Page 42: Antenna Alignment And Software Setup

    MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR 5 Antenna Alignment and Software Setup This chapter describes the procedure for software setup and antenna alignment. The setup is done with a laptop / PC running the supplied NMS Graphical User Interface (GUI) software. See chapter 6 for details on using the NMS / GUI.
  • Page 43 MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR Typical Version 2 MDR OU RSSI Voltage vs Received Signal Power (5.8GHz) Received Signal Power [dBm] Figure 7. Typical Version 2 MDR5800 OU RSSI Voltage as a function of RF input power level -80 dBm Average 0.436 ± 0.029 V : MIB RSSI 95 ± 1 dBm (see comment below) -30 dBm Average 1.333 ±...

  • Page 44: Set Transmitted Power Level

    MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR Typical MDR2400 OU RSSI Voltage vs Received Signal Power -100 -95 -90 -85 -80 -75 -70 -65 -60 -55 -50 -45 -40 Received Signal Power [dBm] Figure 8. Typical MDR2400 OU RSSI Voltage as a function of RF input power level (See comment above.)

  • Page 45: Software Setup

    MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR Software Setup Refer to chapter 6, for setting up the following: oo. Payload interface. pp. Service Channel (Wayside) serial port. qq. Auxiliary in/out port. rr. General link parameters. Functional Test After completing the physical installation of the Indoor Units, antennas, Outdoor Units and the interconnection cables, you need to commission the system.

  • Page 46: Mdr / Orion Installation Record

    MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR MDR / Orion Installation Record Parameter Unit Site A Site B Site Name Antenna Type RF cable length Meters Lightening protection unit Yes/No Interconnecting cable Meters length Outdoor Unit serial number Indoor Unit serial number...

  • Page 47: Mdr / Orion Test Record

    MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR MDR / Orion Test Record Parameter Unit Site A Site B Frequency channel plan: Transmit A/B/C/D Receive A/B/C/D NOTE 1 : C is NOT used If D – List Transmit and Receive for the MDR2400.

  • Page 48: Nms Software

    MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR 6 NMS Software Scope This section provides minimal information required to install the Orion NMS. A detailed HTML-based help document can be found on the NMS installation CD supplied with new radios. Introduction The purpose of the Network Management System, hereafter called the NMS, is to...

  • Page 49: Installing The Nms

    MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR • P III 450 MHz or higher CPU • 128 MB RAM • 20 MB Free Hard disk space • CD-ROM Drive • Win 98, 2000, NT or XP Operating System (Linux optional) Installing the NMS The NMS have been developed on the Java platform from Sun Micro Systems.

  • Page 50: Help Documentation

    MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR Help documentation The HTML based help documents for the Orion NMS application is available on the installation CD at the following path: //OrionNMS/help/Orion NMS Help.htm. The help document can be accessed by opening it with an Internet browser of your choice.

  • Page 51: Maintenance Information

    MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR 7 Maintenance Information 1. The user is advised to refer to the Technical Data section (paragraph 8.5.10) for details on IU/OU interconnection cables (customer-furnished). 2. The “Ordering Information” paragraph in the Technical Data section (paragraph 8.6) provides details on part numbers for items that can be ordered.

  • Page 52: Technical Data

    MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR 8 Technical Data Environmental Requirements 8.1.1 Outdoor Equipment Operating temperature: -30°C to +60°C Relative humidity: 8-100% Atmospheric pressure: 0.7 to 1.06 kPa Lightning protection ITU-T K.20 8.1.2 Indoor Equipment Operating temperature: 0°C to +50°C Relative humidity:...

  • Page 53: Electrical Performance

    MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR Electrical Performance 8.5.1 General Characteristics MDR2400-SR Frequency Range: 2400 to 2483.5 MHz Payload Data Capacity: T1 (1.544 Mbps/s) / E1 (2.048 Mbps) 2T1 / 2E1 4T1 / 4E1 RF Channel Bandwidth: 17 MHz Go/Return spacing: Can be adjusted as fixed go-return spacing.
  • Page 54 MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR Payload Data Capacity: • 1 - 4T1 (1.544 Mbps/s) / 1 - 4E1 (2.048 Mbps) (2.6MHz BW) • 1 - 8T1 (1.544 Mbps/s) / 1 - 8E1 (2.048 Mbps) (5.4MHz, 8.0MHz RF Channel Bandwidth: 2.6MHz (Selectable) 5.4MHz...

  • Page 55: Transceiver Characteristics

    MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR 8.5.2 Transceiver Characteristics 8.5.2.1 Frequency Band: MDR2400 Lowband Outdoor Units Transmit band: 2410 – 2426 MHz (Centre frequency) Receive band: 2458 – 2474 MHz (Centre frequency) 8.5.2.2 Frequency Band: MDR2400 Highband Outdoor Units Transmit band: 2458 –...

  • Page 56: Rf Interface

    MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR 8.5.3 RF Interface Transmitted Power +2 to+24 dBm – MDR2400 and MDR5800, +2 to +18 dBm – Orion 5850 standard output power, +2 to +24 dBm – Orion 5850 high output power, software adjustable (incl. mute)

  • Page 57: Auxiliary Input Interface (Contact Closure)

    MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR Data Rate: < 8 Mbps Half / full duplex software selectable (Refer to Chapter 7, page 114) Digital Interface: 10 BaseT, Half / full duplex, DTE Connector: RJ45 8.5.6 Auxiliary Input Interface (CONTACT CLOSURE) Number of Inputs:...
  • Page 58 MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR The following table lists information to assist the user to select cables to be used between the Indoor and Outdoor Units. Interconnecting cable Data South Africa This is a standard STP (FTP) 4 Pairs Solid Cat 5, PVC FR UV protected Polifin FTP Cat 5 cable that H2/J263/904 Outer Black.

  • Page 59: Ordering Information

    MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR Ordering Information To confirm the correct order numbers, please visit www.plesseybbw.com/download.htm to download an "Order Number Generator" utility. Part No Model Number Description MDR2400 Radio: Indoor Unit (DB25 balanced 651-03994-01-H1 or payload) and High or Low Band Outdoor Unit, Type-...
  • Page 60 MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR 651-04055-02-H4 or As above with BNC unbalanced payload also available. 651-04055-02-L4 The MDR5800 operates from 21-56VDC (58VDC if indicated as such), optional 110-220VAC power supply available below. A complete link requires two radios, one must be High Band (HB) and the other a Low Band (LB).
  • Page 61 MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR The MDR and Orion systems use standard CAT5 Ethernet cable and RJ-45 connectors for connecting the Indoor Unit to the Outdoor Unit. A two-wire power cable is also required between the Indoor Unit and the Outdoor Unit.
  • Page 62 MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR Spare Parts for MDR2400, MDR5800 and Orion 5825 radios Part Number Description 651-04104-02- MDR MTE Indoor Unit 1xT1/E1 - Spare Part 651-04104-02- MDR MTE Indoor Unit 2xT1/E1 - Spare Part 651-04104-02- MDR MTE Indoor Unit 4xT1/E1 - Spare Part...
  • Page 63 MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR MDR2400 Ordering Information: Part no’s: 1T1/E1 Radio: 651-03994-01-H1 or 651-03994-01-L1 2T1/E1 Radio: 651-03994-01-H2 or 651-03994-01-L2 4T1/E1 Radio: 651-03994-01-H4 or 651-03994-01-L4 Each MDR2400 radio includes the following: Part No Description 651-04104-02-1 MDR Indoor Unit: 1xT1/E1or 2xT1/E1 or 4xT1/E1,...
  • Page 64 MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR MDR5800 Ordering Information: Part no’s: 1T1/E1 Radio: 651-03853-02-H1 or 651-03853-02-L1 2T1/E1 Radio: 651-03853-02-H2 or 651-03853-02-L2 4T1/E1 Radio: 651-03853-02-H4 or 651-03853-02-L4 Each MDR5800 radio includes the following: Part No Description 651-04104-02-1 MDR Indoor Unit: 1xT1/E1or 2xT1/E1 or 4xT1/E1,...
  • Page 65 MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR Orion 5825-SR Ordering Information: Part no’s: 8T1/E1 Radio: 651-04230-01-H08 or 651-04230-01-L08 Each Orion 5825 radio includes the following: Part No Description 651-04231-01- Orion 25 Indoor Unit: 8xT1/E1 651-04232-01H Orion 5850 Outdoor unit 651-04232-01L 651-03809 MDR / Orion OU Pole Mounting Kit...

  • Page 66: Appendix: Element Manager Port Point-To-Point Serial Communications Setup

    MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR 1 Appendix: Element Manager Port Point-to-Point Serial Communications Setup This appendix summarises how to set up a network connection (using PPP) between a computer and the MDR / Orion IU’s Element Manager port. It lists how the connection can be setup and configured to allow data transfer and SNMP-based control of the MDR / Orion IU.
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  • Page 69 MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR 2. Select the COM port to use – push the Next when the COM port has been selected. Issue 10 Page 69...
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  • Page 71: Adding Dial-Up Networking : Windows Nt

    MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR Adding Dial-up Networking : Windows NT To add dial-up networking 1. From the desktop, open the My Computer icon and double-click the Dial-up Networking icon. 2. The following windows are displayed: Issue 10 Page 71...
  • Page 72 MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR 3. Whether COM1 or COM2 is selected, setup the connection using the following screens as a guideline. This allows establishment of a PPP connection between the computer and the IU’s Element Manager port. Issue 10...
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  • Page 76: Adding A Modem : Windows 95/98

    MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR Adding a Modem : Windows 95/98 1. When working with a PC running a Windows 95/98, add a modem using the following screen as a guideline. 3. Use the mdrnull.inf to add a serial cable modem connection capability to the PC or laptop.
  • Page 77 MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR 4. Once setup, use the following screens to set up the COM port’s parameters. Issue 10 Page 77...

  • Page 78: Adding Dial-Up Networking : Windows 95/98

    MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR Adding Dial-up Networking : Windows 95/98 1. After adding the modem, set up the connection properties using the following screens as a guideline. This will allow establishment of a PPP connection between the computer and the IU’s Element Manager port.
  • Page 79 MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR Issue 10 Page 79...

  • Page 80: Adding Dial-Up Networking : Windows 2000 / Windows Xp

    MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR Adding Dial-up Networking : Windows 2000 / Windows XP To add dial-up networking The installation procedure documented here is based on the procedure that should be followed for Windows 2000. Some of the configuration windows for Windows...
  • Page 81 MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR 2. Select the Connect directly to another computer and press the Next button. Win2000 Win-XP Issue 10 Page 81...
  • Page 82 MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR 3. Set the dialup connection to connect as Guest and press the Next button. Win2000 & Win-XP 4. Select the COM port you intend to use to connect to the radio from the Select Device dropdown box and press the Next button.
  • Page 83 MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR 5. Select the users that must be able to use this dialup connection and press the Next button. Win2000 & Win-XP Issue 10 Page 83...
  • Page 84 MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR 6. Enter the name of this dialup connection and press the Finish button. This name may be any name of your choice. The connection is now installed, but its properties must still be configured. This window is displayed earlier in Windows XP.
  • Page 85 MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR 8. Browse to the newly added connection under the Network and Dial-Up connections menu item of Windows, and right-click on the connection with your mouse. Select the Properties item from the pop-up menu to bring up the properties window below. Now click on the Configure button below the Select a Device combo box in the General properties tab window to bring up the Modem Configuration box below.
  • Page 86 MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR 10. Browse to the newly added connection under the Network and Dial-Up connections menu item of Windows, and left-click on the connection with your mouse. This will bring up the connection window below. The values of the Username and Password fields does not matter, press Connect to dial into the radio once the dialup cable has been plugged into the Indoor Unit and the PC.

  • Page 87: Appendix: Management Of The Mdr2400-Sr Mdr5800-Sr And The Orion 5825-Sr

    MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR 2 Appendix: MANAGEMENT OF THE MDR2400-SR MDR5800-SR and the Orion 5825-sr All management of the MDR and Orion products are implemented using SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol), an open standard. The products can be managed by: 1.
  • Page 88 MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR There are three principle requirements to use SNMP with the MDR / Orion Radio Stations. 1. A Management Station that runs a SNMP Management Software package that is installed on a networked or stand-alone PC that can be connected to an Indoor Unit either using a serial connection or an Ethernet connection.

  • Page 89: The Mib Elements – Oid (Object Id) Descriptions

    MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR The MIB Elements – OID (Object ID) DESCRIPTIONS Access Object ID Object name Object Type Description Rights .1316 plessey .1316.1 products .1316.1.1 digitalradio .1316.1.1.1 mdrmte .1316.1.1.1.1 mdrmtePerformance .1316.1.1.1.2 mdrmteConfiguration .1316.1.1.1.3 mdrmteFault .1316.1.1.1.4 mdrmteAccess .1316.1.1.1.5 mdrmteRelayOutputs .1316.1.1.1.6...
  • Page 90 MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR Access Object ID Object name Object Type Description Rights This is the current Packet Error Rate and is based on the number of uncorrectable packets/blocks being detected by the FEC (Forward Error Correction) circuitry within the Indoor...
  • Page 91 MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR Access Object ID Object name Object Type Description Rights Indicates if 'G.826-like' errored, severely errored .1316.1.1.1.1.3.1 mdrmteStatus INTEGER read-only and unavailable Indicates the total number of seconds, both available .1316.1.1.1.1.3.2 mdrmteTotalSeconds Counter read-only and unavailable...
  • Page 92 MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR Access Object ID Object name Object Type Description Rights Indicates the total number of times SCC2 received a .1316.1.1.1.1.4.9 mdrmteScc2RxBdNonOctCnt Counter read-only Non octet aligned frame Indicates the total number of times SCC2 received a .1316.1.1.1.1.4.10...
  • Page 93 MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR Access Object ID Object name Object Type Description Rights Indicates the total number of times IDMA controller 2 was already in use. memcpy() was used .1316.1.1.1.1.4.29 mdrmteIdma2InUse Counter read-only instead. Indicates the total number of times a Kwiknet frame...
  • Page 94 MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR Access Object ID Object name Object Type Description Rights MdrmteLineEncoding .1316.1.1.1.2.1.4.1 mdrmteLineEncodingEntry Entry not-accessible .1316.1.1.1.2.1.4.1.1 mdrmteLineEncodingIndex INTEGER read-only Selects the trib, or group of tributaries to which .1316.1.1.1.2.1.4.1.2 mdrmteLineEncodingTribSelect INTEGER read-only encoding applies Defines the line code types for the tributaries, .1316.1.1.1.2.1.4.1.3 mdrmteLineEncoding...
  • Page 95 MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR Access Object ID Object name Object Type Description Rights Same as mdrRxFrequencyPlanD setting in this MIB group except autorecovery is not enabled - this allows .1316.1.1.1.2.2.15 mdrmteNonAutoRxFreqPlanD INTEGER read-write control of the Outdoor Same as mdrTxPower...
  • Page 96 MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR Access Object ID Object name Object Type Description Rights This is a time record that is recovered from the Indoor .1316.1.1.1.2.4.9 mdrmteTime DisplayString read-write Unit's Real Time Clock If activated, the Nonvolatile memory is initialised to a set of .1316.1.1.1.2.4.10...
  • Page 97 MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR Access Object ID Object name Object Type Description Rights This indicates the hardware types supported .1316.1.1.1.2.5.3 mdrmtePlatformSupport DisplayString read-only by the firmware: .1316.1.1.1.2.6 mdrmteOutdoorUnit .1316.1.1.1.2.6.1 mdrmteOuPersonalityTable SEQUENCE not-accessible MdrmteOuPersonality .1316.1.1.1.2.6.1.1 mdrmteOuPersonalityEntry Entry not-accessible .1316.1.1.1.2.6.1.1.1 mdrmteOuPersonalityIndex...
  • Page 98 MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR Access Object ID Object name Object Type Description Rights The current colour of the LED - for a detailed description of functionality, see the mdrmteLEDLabel .1316.1.1.1.3.1.1.1.4 mdrmteLEDColour INTEGER read-only entry The number of Amber 'blips' that the LED is .1316.1.1.1.3.1.1.1.5 mdrmteLEDHistoricAmberWarning...
  • Page 99 MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR Access Object ID Object name Object Type Description Rights This is the measured temperature in the Out- door unit (if supported) in .1316.1.1.1.3.2.11 mdrmteOuTemperature DisplayString read-only degrees Celcius Identifies pass/fail status of the ethernet phy to the .1316.1.1.1.3.2.12...
  • Page 100 MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR Access Object ID Object name Object Type Description Rights This entry is used to clear .1316.1.1.1.3.6 mdrmteClearEventLog INTEGER write-only the Event Log .1316.1.1.1.3.7 mdrmteResetAllFaults INTEGER write-only This entry is used to This entry is used to enable test and debugging .1316.1.1.1.3.8...
  • Page 101 MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR Access Object ID Object name Object Type Description Rights PPP IP address for the RF Link. The user need not .1316.1.1.1.4.7 mdrmteRFLinkIPAddress IpAddress read-write adjust this parameter PPP IP netmask for the RF Link. The user need .1316.1.1.1.4.8...
  • Page 102 MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR Access Object ID Object name Object Type Description Rights Up to 31 octets defining the SNMP Read community string for .1316.1.1.1.4.25 mdrmteSnmpGetCommunity DisplayString write-only READ access. .1316.1.1.1.5.1 mdrmteRelay1 A short, descriptive name indicating the primary .1316.1.1.1.5.1.1...
  • Page 103 MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR Access Object ID Object name Object Type Description Rights This specifies the IP port number to be used by the .1316.1.1.1.5.3 mdrmteRelayScriptServerPort INTEGER read-write Relay scripting server This indicates the state of the Relay Scripting client- .1316.1.1.1.5.4...

  • Page 104: The Mib Elements – Trap Descriptions

    MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR The MIB elements – TRAP DESCRIPTIONS mdrmteTrapUndefined : Informational mdrmteTrapPayloadLOS : Critical Indicates a Loss of Signal identified on the INPUT TO a tributary mdrmteTrapPayloadAIS : Critical Indicates an Alarm Indication Signal ' all 1's ' identified/sensed on the...
  • Page 105 MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR MdrmteTrapOUSetTxPower : Informational Indicates there was an attempt to change the transmit power. MdrmteTrapOUSetPNCode Deprecated MdrmteTrapOUSetAutoRecovery Indicates there was an attempt to change the 'auto recovery' setting. MdrmteTrapOUProgramConfig Deprecated mdrmteTrapOUChangeRFLoopback : Informational Indicates a change the OU RF Loopback setting was implemented.

  • Page 106: Appendix: Setup Of A Pc (Win 95, 98, Nt) To Allow Pinging Of A 'Remote Configured Indoor Unit

    MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR 3 Appendix: SETUP OF A PC (WIN 95, 98, NT) TO ALLOW PINGING OF A ‘REMOTE’-CONFIGURED INDOOR UNIT The following diagram shows the default (factory) network IP addresses assigned to the various network ports on the MDR / Orion System: ROUTING CONFIGURATION IP CONFIGURATION OF THE MDR / Orion –...
  • Page 107 MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR If you want to delete the route, use Batch file 2 - delroute.bat route delete 10.11.0.0 If you want a screen printout of the routes the PC is using, use the command line entry: route print...

  • Page 108: Ip Configuration Of The Mdr / Orion – Bridging Configuration

    MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR IP CONFIGURATION OF THE MDR / Orion – BRIDGING CONFIGURATION The following diagram shows the default (factory) network IP addresses assigned to the various network ports on the MDR / Orion System: BRIDGING CONFIGURATION. NOTE For most networks, bridging is the preferred IP configuration.

  • Page 109: Appendix: Mdr5800 Hardware Version 1, 2.X Differences, Compatibility Summary

    MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR 4 Appendix: MDR5800 hardware VERSION 1, 2.x DIFFERENCES, COMPATIBILITY SUMMARY Version 1 hardware (Indoor and Outdoor Units) is incompatible with Version 2.x hardware. • The Indoor Unit /Outdoor Unit Twisted Pair Data Interconnection for Version 2 hardware uses 2 twisted pair cables to convey payload and Outdoor Unit control signals whereas Version 1 hardware uses 4 twisted pair cables.
  • Page 110 MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR MDR / ORION INDOOR UNIT FIRMWARE UPGRADE NOTICE MDR Version 2 hardware Indoor Units are identified as having 200+ serial numbers, Outdoor Units have 250+ serial numbers. If upgrading Indoor Units to use V2.02+ IU firmware, upgrade the IU firmware on BOTH sides of the RF Link.
  • Page 111 MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR Examples: oc308_4_04.cvf = Orion 100M v3 framing 8 tribs (Normal 8e1) ox204_4_04.cvf = Orion 10M v2 framing 4 tribs (CCK-compatib le 8e1) Issue 10 Page 111...

  • Page 112: Appendix: Fixed Antennas

    MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR 5 Appendix: FIXED AntennaS The table below identifies the distances where the 1mW/cm exposure limits may be exceeded during continuous transmission using the proposed fixed antennas. MDR5800 Manufacturer Type Model Gain Numeric Peak Calculated Minimum RF...

  • Page 113: Appendix: Useful Web Links

    MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR 6 Appendix: Useful web links The URL http://www.plesseyinc.com/ provides information on current products as well as some FAQ. For any other questions, the latest firmware or software, contact your local distributor, customer support on the above web site or customer support at mdrsupport@tellumat.com.

  • Page 114: Appendix: Mdr / Orion Scalable 1-To-4/8 E/T1 / 10 Base-T Ethernet Functionality

    MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR 7 Appendix: MDR / Orion SCALABLE 1-to-4/8 E/T1 / 10 Base- T Ethernet functionality Depending on the radio model and OU configuration, the MDR / Orion radio can simultaneously support 1 to 8 E1 or T1 tributary channels, with the balance of the available user BW made up by Ethernet packet data, up to a maximum aggregate Ethernet throughput no greater than 9.5 Mbps (Combined up- and downstream...

  • Page 115: Appendix: Mdr / Orion Ftp Firmware Upload

    MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR 8 Appendix: MDR / orion FTP Firmware Upload Firmware can be uploaded to MDR and Orion IUs using FTP uploads as well as by using the "CVF Loader" or NMS software, available on the software CD or from the distributor.
  • Page 116 MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR Setup for Full Duplex mode on the MDR: Max Transfer Rate Follow the steps outlined below to setup the MDR radio in Full Duplex mode: • Upload the radio Firmware by following the aforementioned procedure. Full duplex Ethernet operation is supported from version 2 of the firmware.

  • Page 117: Appendix: Getting Started Guide

    MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR 9 Appendix: Getting started guide Checklist for Bench Testing (without a PC) You will need the following: Chec Additional Information 1 MDR / Orion User Manual (Issue 10) 2 Indoor Units 2 Outdoor Units 1 low and 1 high band - see L/H...

  • Page 118: Interpretation

    MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR Green Then an Orange LED "moving" from right to left (for 4-6), then Red, then Green again etc. NOTE If you accidentally overshoot, keep on holding the reset button until all the LEDs eventually go off. Then release the button and try again.

  • Page 119: One Page Set-Up For T1/E1 Bench Test (Without A Pc)

    MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR One Page Set-up for T1/E1 Bench Test (without a PC) PREPARATION: Complete the attached check list This section applies to the MDR and Orion radio series with the only difference being the location of the interface connectors on the MDR and Orion IUs.
  • Page 120 MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR CONFIGURE USING THE RESET BUTTON Be sure that you know how to use the reset button before continuing! See note "How to use the reset button" on the checklist, above section. Configure your payload type to T1 or E1:...

  • Page 121: Appendix: 1+1 Protection System Operation

    This document describes the one-plus-one redundancy system that can be used with the radio products of Plessey BBW. Radio systems that are currently supported by the system are: •...

  • Page 122: Technical Description

    MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR Technical Description System Overview The functionality required to establish a protected radio link is already built into the MDR- and Orion-type Software Radios. This implies that the user can set up a protected radio link by interconnecting the equipment for two parallel radio links through a 1U protection panel and a dedicated communications cable.
  • Page 123 MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR each link in the redundant system separately through the Element-Manager port of each local Indoor Unit, in which case it is not necessary to assign unique IP addresses to the Indoor Units. The block diagram in Figure 10 also clearly illustrates the following important interfaces: •...

  • Page 124: System Functional Description

    MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR Table 13: Protection Kit connector interfaces. Description Connector Impedance Orion Protection Panel Payload Network Interface 2xDB-25 or 8xRJ-48 110 ohm Indoor Unit Interface 2x2xDB-25 110 ohm Orion Protection Panel Payload Network Interface DB-25 or 4xRJ-48...
  • Page 125 MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR Reset Is IU driving the Is Redundant Tribs IU driving Tribs PER > IU has frame Reset Timer Threshold lock Start Driving Tribs Timer >= 10sec & Signal Redundant IU Stop Driving Tribs Redundant IU &...

  • Page 126: Installation

    MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR Installation Hardware Installation The following list of equipment is required to set up a protected radio link: • Four MDR / Orion Indoor Units • Four MDR / Orion Outdoor Units • Two MDR / Orion Protection Kit 1U panels (Supplied with protection kit) •...

  • Page 127: Radio Software Configuration

    MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR Figure 14: Tributary channel interface cable used to connect Protection Kit Paths A & B to the two Indoor Units. IU-IU auxiliary communications cables are supplied with the Protection Kit and are used to connect the auxiliary ports of the two indoor units according to Table 14. The system diagram when using the two radio pairs in bridging mode is shown in Figure Table 14: Auxiliary Port cross connection.
  • Page 128 MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR Issue 10 Page 128...

  • Page 129: System Verification

    MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR System Verification Since most of the functionality of the protected system is hidden from the user, it may be difficult to monitor the status at times. It can however be determined by monitoring the MIB elements listed below.
  • Page 130 MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR Index Add Modem Windows 2000 and XP · 80 installation auxiliary port · 21, 35 before radio installation · 30 commissioning record · 46 outdoor unit mechanical · 38 recommended procedure · 30 cables IU to OU connections ·...
  • Page 131 MDR2400-SR, MDR5800-SR and Orion 5825-SR reset button · 22 web links · 113 www · See web links Issue 10 Page 131...

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