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- Page 1 EX-r Series GigE Digital Microw ave Radios I nstallation and Management Guide Models: EX-4.5r GigE EX-4.5r-c GigE EX-5r GigE EX-5r-c GigE 201872-004 2016-05-26...
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- Page 3 Exalt Installation and Management Guide EX-r Series GigE Digital Microwave Radios Table of Contents Legal Notice ............. . . ii Open-Source License Information .
- Page 4 Exalt Graphical User Interface (GUI) ........
- Page 5 Exalt Installation and Management Guide EX-r Series GigE Digital Microwave Radios System Specifications, 5.8GHz Band ........77 Interfaces .
- Page 6 Index ..............117 List of Figures Figure 1 Exalt EX-5r GigE (integrated antenna model) ..............2 Figure 2 Cabling—integrated antenna model ..................4 Figure 3 Cabling—external antenna model ..................4...
- Page 7 Exalt Installation and Management Guide EX-r Series GigE Digital Microwave Radios Figure 40 Diagnostic Charts page ....................... 66 Figure 41 Spectrum Analyzer page ....................68 Figure 42 Spectrum analyzer graph example ..................69 Figure 43 Reboot page ........................70 Figure 44 Manual page ........................71 Figure 45 EX-r Series GigE connector orientation ................
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Page 8: About This Document
Exalt Installation and Management Guide EX-r Series GigE Digital Microwave Radios About this Document This manual provides a complete description of the EX-r Series GigE Digital Microwave Radios and related software. This manual provides planners, engineers, installers, system administrators, and technicians general and specific information related to the planning, installation, operation, management, and maintenance of these devices. -
Page 9: Introduction
EX-r Series GigE Digital Microwave Radios I ntroduction Exalt Wireless, Inc. thanks you for your purchase. Our goal is to build the highest quality, highest reliability digital microwave radio products. This commitment to quality and reliability extends to our employees and partners alike. We appreciate any comments on how we can improve our products, as well as your sales and Customer Care experience. -
Page 10: Figure 1 Exalt Ex-5R Gige (Integrated Antenna Model)
Exalt Installation and Management Guide EX-r Series GigE Digital Microwave Radios Figure 1 Exalt EX-5r GigE (integrated antenna model) The EX-r Series GigE radios require a clear line-of-sight and proper path clearance to achieve a high- performance, reliable connection. Perform professional path engineering and site planning before installing this equipment. -
Page 11: Basic Features
Exalt Installation and Management Guide EX-r Series GigE Digital Microwave Radios The EX-4.5r GigE and EX-4.5r-c GigE operate in the 4400 to 4900 MHz band, which is generally reserved for Government operators, such as NATO. In most cases, this band is considered licensed and restricted to certain users. -
Page 12: Figure 2 Cabling—Integrated Antenna Model
Exalt Installation and Management Guide EX-r Series GigE Digital Microwave Radios Figure 2 Cabling—integrated antenna model Figure 3 Cabling—external antenna model For highest performance and reliability, it is advised to minimize the length of RF cable and associated transmission system losses between the antenna and the radio’s antenna port. - Page 13 Exalt Installation and Management Guide EX-r Series GigE Digital Microwave Radios The EX-r Series GigE radios provide connections for a combination of the following data communication interfaces: • 10/100/1000BaseT Ethernet • 4xT1/E1 interfaces for synchronous voice traffic The EX-r Series GigE radios are powered by a combined Power/Ethernet cable, and associated power injector.
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Page 14: Pre-Installation Tasks
Exalt Installation and Management Guide EX-r Series GigE Digital Microwave Radios Pre-installation Tasks This section describes the steps necessary to prepare a site for the installation of the Exalt Digital Microwave Radio. Link Engineering and Site Planning Design all terrestrial wireless links prior to purchase and installation. Generally, professional wireless engineering personnel are engaged to determine the viability and requirements for a well-engineered link to meet the users’... -
Page 15: Shipping Box Contents
• Connect to the radio using Telnet. Exalt recommends using the Exalt GUI for radio configuration. This interface requires a computer with an Ethernet port and web browser software, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or above. See Configuration and Management for details on how to connect to and use the browser-based GUI interface. -
Page 16: Initial Configuration And Back-To-Back Bench Test
Administration Settings Page page of the Exalt GUI. The RDK references the unit's serial number and is provided based on the country and/or region where the radio system will be deployed. The RDK is obtained through your Exalt Authorized distributor or reseller. -
Page 17: Rf Output Power Setting
Exalt Installation and Management Guide EX-r Series GigE Digital Microwave Radios – Measure transmitter output power – Measure receiver threshold performance – Confirm unfaded error-free performance Some of these tasks may not be possible or practical within a bench test environment due to the nature of the remote connectivity of peripheral equipment. -
Page 18: Link Orientation And Synchronization
Exalt Installation and Management Guide EX-r Series GigE Digital Microwave Radios • System latency (delay) Use the ExaltCalc calculator to determine optimum settings for the above parameters to meet the needs of your application. The following generalizations can be made with regards to these factors: •... -
Page 19: Radio A/B Configuration
Use the Exalt GUI to configure the radio terminals for Radio A and Radio B orientation. Since many other parameters also need to be set, and the Exalt GUI is needed for these configurations, this is the best way to completely configure the radio terminals. -
Page 20: Radio Reset
User password = password Radio Synchronization The radio synchronization feature improves the performance of Exalt radios operating in the same frequency band and that are collocated (such as in repeater and hub configurations). Radio synchronization ties radio systems together to operate off of a common clock system, ensuring that all radios simultaneously transmit and receive, and thus eliminating near-field interference issues and related radio system coupling. -
Page 21: Internal Synchronization
Exalt Installation and Management Guide EX-r Series GigE Digital Microwave Radios Internal Synchronization Figure 4 illustrates the basic interconnectivity of a radio system using internal synchronization. In this scenario, there are two radios collocated at one site. Figure 4 Basic radio interconnectivity using internal synchronization In Figure 5, there are three collocated radios. -
Page 22: External Synchronization
Bandwidth – It is desirable, but not always necessary, to match the bandwidth for all collocated links. For complex networks, an Exalt engineer should review multi-link networks before deployment as several factors can optimize the network for desired performance. External Synchronization Use an external GPS source as an alternative to the internal synchronization source for system synchronization. -
Page 23: Offset Timing
This is helpful when Exalt radios are near other devices operating in the same frequency band that also use a timing source, such as GPS. The timing source to the Exalt radios can be adjusted to match the other radio system timing source mechanism. -
Page 24: Virtual Local Area Network (Vlan)
Exalt’s VLAN communications implementation adheres to the IEEE standard 802.1q. In most cases, an Exalt radio acting as a Layer 2 bridge between two locations is only required to pass traffic with VLAN tagging. Without additional configuration, all Exalt radios support frame sizes in excess of 1900 bytes, which currently supports all defined VLAN packet sizes. -
Page 25: Simple Network Management Protocol (Snmp)
2xE1 or 3xT1. Simple Netw ork Management Protocol ( SNMP) The Exalt radios primarily use a browser-based graphical user interface (GUI) for radio configuration and management, as described in Exalt Graphical User Interface (GUI). - Page 26 Exalt Installation and Management Guide EX-r Series GigE Digital Microwave Radios Exalt radios utilize SNMPv3, a high security version of SNMP, to ensure secure access to and storing of management data. The SNMPv3 security string matches the admin and user passwords. Passwords must be eight characters or longer.
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Page 27: System Installation And Initiation Process
Exalt Installation and Management Guide EX-r Series GigE Digital Microwave Radios System I nstallation and I nitiation Process The tasks required for radio installation and initiation are outlined in the following figure. Transmission System Tasks Radio Preparation Tasks Read This Path &... -
Page 28: Record Keeping
Exalt Installation and Management Guide EX-r Series GigE Digital Microwave Radios Record Keeping After installation, record the following items for ongoing maintenance and future troubleshooting. Keep a record for each end of the radio link and store a copy of these records at the radio location, at the opposite end radio location, and a central record storage location. -
Page 29: Installation
Exalt Installation and Management Guide EX-r Series GigE Digital Microwave Radios I nstallation This section presents all tasks required to install the Exalt Digital Microwave Radio. Mechanical Configuration and Mounting The EX-r Series GigE radios are environmentally sealed units intended for deployment outdoors. The device must be deployed within an ambient temperature range as specified, and with non-restrictive airflow around the chassis. -
Page 30: Radio Ports And Indicators
Exalt Installation and Management Guide EX-r Series GigE Digital Microwave Radios Figure 11 EX-r Series GigE pole and wall mount (with azimuth and elevation adjustment) Figure 12 illustrates the EX-5r-c GigE pole/wall mount assembly. Figure 12 EX-5r-c GigE pole/wall mount For the integrated antenna model, it is critical to mount the entire device at the predetermined location for proper path clearance to the link end. -
Page 31: Connector Overview
Exalt Installation and Management Guide EX-r Series GigE Digital Microwave Radios Figure 13 EX-r Series GigE connectors Connector Overview The primary user interfaces are shown in Figure 13. Table 2 provides details of the connectors. Detailed pin structures for each connector are in Interface Connections. -
Page 32: Led Indicators
Table 3 provides details of the LED indicators on the EX-r Series GigE radios. Note that there are two LEDs, labeled top and bottom, associated with each connector. See Alarms Page for information on how the Exalt GUI displays LED status. Table 3 LED indicators Location Type Function TDM 2&4... -
Page 33: Power
Exalt Installation and Management Guide EX-r Series GigE Digital Microwave Radios • IP mask = 255.0.0.0 • IP gateway = 0.0.0.0 • Administration password = password • User password = password Power The radio requires a DC power source within specifications. DC can be provided from a DC battery source, central lab/rack supply, or from the supplied AC adapter. -
Page 34: Power Injector
Verify that the radio is active by observing LED activity on the injector and radio. All LEDs on the radio flash at initial power cycle. Exalt strongly recommends that the AC mains supply be fused or on a separate breaker to ensure against over-voltage and/or over-current situations and to provide some form of protection to the radio electronics and other devices connected to the same supply. -
Page 35: Lightning/Surge Protection
Exalt Installation and Management Guide EX-r Series GigE Digital Microwave Radios Lightning/Surge Protection To provide for human safety and for the safety of connected network equipment, it is highly recommended to place a weatherproof lightning suppression device at the egress point where the Ethernet cable(s) enter the building, shelter, or cabinet. -
Page 36: Initial Antenna Mounting (Ex-4.5R-C Gige And Ex-5R-C Gige)
(generally) of the far end radio, and then slightly tighten the azimuth and elevation adjustments so that the antenna maintains its general position and is safe to be left without additional securing. Refer to the Exalt white paper, Antenna Alignment, for more information on antenna alignment techniques. 201872-003... -
Page 37: Transmission Line From Antenna To Radio (Ex-4.5R-C Gige And Ex-5R-C Gige)
Verify the specifications. This should is determined in the path and site planning process. Table 4 lists representative samples of transmission line types recommended for the Exalt Digital Microwave Radio. Table 4 Recommended transmission line... -
Page 38: Indoor Mounting
The RF lightning arrestor prevents any associated voltage and current from entering the radio equipment, other equipment, or humans. The following lightning arrestors are examples of proper devices for Exalt Digital Microwave Radios: •... -
Page 39: Antenna Alignment
Antennas must be installed at both ends of the planned link to commence precision alignment. Refer to the Exalt white paper, Antenna Alignment. The EX-r Series GigE radios have an integrated antenna. Antennas are typically aligned using the radio hardware for precise alignment. However, there are many very useful tools available to aid in this process, inclusive of devices specifically designed for the purpose of aligning antennas. -
Page 40: Configuration And Management
This section describes the command line interface (CLI) and Exalt graphical user interface (GUI). Telnet into the Command Line I nterface ( CLI ) Use a Telnet connection to access the CLI in the Exalt Digital Microwave Radios. Use the CLI to set key parameters on the system. -
Page 41: Exalt Graphical User Interface (Gui)
Ctrl+\ (control and backslash keys) = exit session Exalt Graphical User I nterface ( GUI ) The Exalt GUI is the primary user interface for configuring and troubleshooting the radio and radio system. A computer or hand-held device with a conventional HTML browser and Ethernet port is required. -
Page 42: Login Privileges
Microsoft Internet Explorer is the recommended browser. Netscape, Mozilla, Safari, and Firefox are also supported. If there are issues with your browser, please report it to Exalt Customer Care. You may be required to use a different browser to immediately overcome issues. -
Page 43: Quick Start
– RDK references the unit’s serial number and the country/region where the radio will be deployed. – RDK is obtained through your Exalt Authorized reseller or distributor. • Set one radio as Radio A. – The radio selected as Radio A must be configured. -
Page 44: Navigating The Gui
The GUI provides the primary interface for all configuration and management. There are three sections of the main GUI window: • Summary status information section (upper-left corner) • Navigation panel • Main window SUMMARY STATUS NAVIGATION PANE MAIN WINDOW Figure 19 Exalt GUI window description 201872-003 2015-10-23... -
Page 45: Summary Status Section
The Summary Status Section allows the Exalt GUI to be a rudimentary management system. Minimize the browser window to display just the top bar or the top bar and radio information, and open several browsers on the desktop. - Page 46 Exalt Installation and Management Guide EX-r Series GigE Digital Microwave Radios The ‘local’ radio might be the near-end or the far-end radio Note: , depending on the management interface connection. The terms local and remote refer to the orientation of the radio terminals relative to the IP address you are managing.
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Page 47: Radio Information
Exalt Installation and Management Guide EX-r Series GigE Digital Microwave Radios Radio I nformation Page This page provides general information about the local radio terminal. This information is helpful for troubleshooting and for record keeping. Figure 21 Radio Information page... -
Page 48: Administration Settings
Exalt Installation and Management Guide EX-r Series GigE Digital Microwave Radios Administration Settings Page This page allows contains general parameters for the radio system. The Current Value column lists entries actual settings. Desired changes are entered in the New Value column. - Page 49 The RDK must be typed in to enable ANY functionality for the radio. The RDK is issued to the Exalt Authorized distributor or reseller, and is paired to the specific serial number of the radio.
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Page 50: Simple Network Management Protocol (Snmp) Configuration
Exalt Installation and Management Guide EX-r Series GigE Digital Microwave Radios Simple Netw ork Management Protocol ( SNMP) Configuration Use SNMP to manage networked devices and execute the following functions: • GET: Obtain information from the device, such as a configuration setting or parameter. -
Page 51: Snmp V1/V2C/V3 Support Options
Exalt Installation and Management Guide EX-r Series GigE Digital Microwave Radios SNMP v1/ v2c/ v3 Support Options Enable the SNMPv1/v2c options to allow entering read and read/write community strings. Note: Users are encouraged to avoid enabling SNMPv1/v2c support due to known security loopholes in these protocols. - Page 52 • Local/Remote Link Status Trap: This trap is sent when Link is in errored state (equivalent to the Link LED on the radio front panel or the Link status bar in the upper-left of the Exalt GUI window). •...
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Page 53: File Transfer
Page). Figure 25 File Transfer page Note: Issues with the RDK may be caused when the Regulatory Domain Database (RDD) is not up to date. Go to the Exalt Web site to download the current RDD. Up to four types of files can be downloaded: configuration, radio firmware, radio event log, and MIB. -
Page 54: Figure 26 File Transfer Page—Download File Link
File download and upload is useful when configuring several radios with similar settings. A copy of the configuration file can also help restore radio settings. In addition, a copy of the Exalt default configuration file is helpful to restore the radio to factory settings. - Page 55 Exalt Installation and Management Guide EX-r Series GigE Digital Microwave Radios • Bandwidth • RF Frequency • Link Distance • TDD Frame Size • T1/E1 configurations • Ethernet configurations • Polarization setting Three different types of files can be uploaded into the radio. After selecting the file type, browse to the location of the file on your computer, and then click Upload.
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Page 56: File Activation
Exalt Installation and Management Guide EX-r Series GigE Digital Microwave Radios File Activation Page Use this page to move stored or uploaded files for use on the radio. The page indicates which file is currently in use, and which file is available for use. Click the Swap button to place the file in the Alternative File column into the active state and move the file in the Current File column to the Alternative File column. -
Page 57: System Configuration
Exalt Installation and Management Guide EX-r Series GigE Digital Microwave Radios System Configuration Page This page contains several critical system parameters. Figure 28 System Configuration page Note: For models requiring a Regulatory Domain Key (RDK), you must enter a valid RDK to edit this page. - Page 58 Exalt Installation and Management Guide EX-r Series GigE Digital Microwave Radios design and local regulations. In many cases, this value must be set to a proper value to comply with legal restrictions. Improper values can result in liability to the user and/or installer.
- Page 59 (“All”) that can be tuned for the selected band and bandwidth, or, in some cases, a pre- selected list of non-overlapping center frequencies (“Preferred”) that Exalt determined provides the most flexible collocation opportunities for large networks of Exalt radios The frequency selection section includes a band selection button that must be enabled for the frequency band of operation for which the link was engineered.
- Page 60 Synchronization feature (see Radio Synchronization). This parameter can be enabled when an Exalt radio's Sync Out is connected to a collocated radio's Sync In, or when a GPS receiver is connected to Radio A. There are two additional features: –...
- Page 61 Exalt Installation and Management Guide EX-r Series GigE Digital Microwave Radios Changing the antenna port will temporarily interrupt traffic. Note: polarization of the antennas at each end must match at each end – adjust the far-end radio first, then the near-end radio.
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Page 62: Ethernet Interface Configuration
Exalt Installation and Management Guide EX-r Series GigE Digital Microwave Radios Ethernet I nterface Configuration Page This page allows the administrator to set the alarm, and duplex settings of the Ethernet connection. It also allows determination of the management information for in-band (carried over the air and... -
Page 63: Vlan Configuration
VLAN Configuration Page VLAN is disabled as the default setting for Exalt radios. The Exalt radios still pass VLAN and non- VLAN traffic across the link, but do not examine the VLAN traffic or act upon it. Enable VLAN using the Exalt GUI for expanded VLAN support. - Page 64 Exalt Installation and Management Guide EX-r Series GigE Digital Microwave Radios The management VLAN ID number is assigned in the second table, and can be used for either or both Ethernet interface on the radio. In the third table, up to 16 unique VLANs can be configured for filtering.
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Page 65: T1/E1 Configuration
Exalt Installation and Management Guide EX-r Series GigE Digital Microwave Radios T1/ E1 Configuration Pages These pages allow the administrator to selectively enable or disable the T1 or E1 circuits, one at a time. For enabled T1/E1 circuits, additional configuration, including loopback functions, are available. -
Page 66: E1 Interface Configuration
Exalt Installation and Management Guide EX-r Series GigE Digital Microwave Radios Figure 31 T1 Interface Configuration page E1 I nterface Configuration Page This page allows the administrator to enable/disable each individual E1 channel. The AIS can also be enabled and disabled for each input. If enabled, the radio places an AIS code on the output of the associated interface if and when the link fails or when there is no E1 signal available from the far end to provide the user at the local end. -
Page 67: T1/E1 Loopback
Exalt Installation and Management Guide EX-r Series GigE Digital Microwave Radios T1/ E1 Loopback Loopback is provided for any enabled T1 or E1 port. As shown in Figure 33 and Figure 34, the choices are: • No Loopback (default) •... -
Page 68: Gps Information
EX-r Series GigE Digital Microwave Radios GPS I nformation Page This page provides information on how many GPS satellites are within the view of the Exalt GPS receiver. This page is active for implementations that include the GPS receiver connection for synchronization. -
Page 69: Alarms
Exalt Installation and Management Guide EX-r Series GigE Digital Microwave Radios Alarms Page This page provides an easy-to-read summary of the alarm status of both local and remote radios. The colors on this page reflect the color of the alarms displayed on the radio front panel. However, additional detail displays on this page to aid in quick assessment of issues and status. - Page 70 Exalt Installation and Management Guide EX-r Series GigE Digital Microwave Radios Table 6 Alarm status indicators (Continued) Label Status Ethernet–PoE(1) • Green Solid = Data present at PoE(1) connection • Off = No data present Ethernet–ETH2 Same as PoE(1), but for the ETH2 connection.
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Page 71: Performance
Exalt Installation and Management Guide EX-r Series GigE Digital Microwave Radios Performance Page This page provides statistical information about the performance of the system in relation to the integrity of the user data and the RF link. Where applicable, the Performance page shows ‘system’... - Page 72 Exalt Installation and Management Guide EX-r Series GigE Digital Microwave Radios Note: Unavailable Seconds do not register as ES. In other words, the ES counter counts all seconds that are errored NOT INCLUDING the seconds that were classified as unavailable.
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Page 73: Event Log
Exalt Installation and Management Guide EX-r Series GigE Digital Microwave Radios Event Log Page Use this page to review a list of the events logged by the radio. The following items are listed in the event log: • Alarms •... -
Page 74: Diagnostic Charts
Exalt Installation and Management Guide EX-r Series GigE Digital Microwave Radios Diagnostic Charts Page Use this page as an aid in troubleshooting. This page illustrates the historical (and current) performance for three parameters: RSL, Radio Temperature, and BER. For RSL and BER, the user can select to see each polarization separately (Vertical and Horizontal) or summed together for an overview of total system performance. - Page 75 Exalt Installation and Management Guide EX-r Series GigE Digital Microwave Radios Changes in RSL often have an impact on BER, and this can be confirmed by looking for synchronized events. When BER events occur without corresponding changes in RSL, this normally indicates interference, atmospheric changes, transmission system issues (such as problems with cables, connectors or antennas), or possibly radio hardware problems.
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Page 76: Spectrum Analyzer
Exalt Installation and Management Guide EX-r Series GigE Digital Microwave Radios Spectrum Analyzer Page The spectrum analyzer feature provides a useful pre-planning and troubleshooting tool. Perform a spectrum analysis after deployment and just before commissioning to maintain a record of the spectrum at the time of deployment. -
Page 77: Figure 42 Spectrum Analyzer Graph Example
Exalt Installation and Management Guide EX-r Series GigE Digital Microwave Radios Note: Enabling the spectrum analyzer interrupts all radio traffic for the duration of the analysis. In addition, access to the radio’s GUI may also be interrupted, depending on the location of the interfaced computer relative to the radio where the spectrum analysis is occurring. -
Page 78: Reboot
Exalt Installation and Management Guide EX-r Series GigE Digital Microwave Radios Reboot Page Use this page to reboot the radio. The function may never be required, but can be used in emergencies. All configurations that require a reboot automatically reboot on administrator confirmation. -
Page 79: Manual
Exalt Installation and Management Guide EX-r Series GigE Digital Microwave Radios Manual Page The manual (this document or the version that matches the installed firmware) is available within the GUI. Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.5 or higher is required (go to www.adobe.com... -
Page 80: Specifications
Exalt Installation and Management Guide EX-r Series GigE Digital Microwave Radios Specifications This section presents specifications for the EX-r Series GigE of Digital Microwave Radios. Physical Specifications Integrated Antenna Models Physical Configuration Outdoor unit (ODU) Dimensions (H x W x D) 14.6 x 14.6x 3.8"/37 x 37 x 9.7 cm... -
Page 81: Common System Specifications
Exalt Installation and Management Guide EX-r Series GigE Digital Microwave Radios Common System Specifications Tuning Resolution 1MHz; 5MHz for and some regulatory domains Power Control Step Size 0.5dB Selectable Modulation Modes Mode 1 (QPSK); Mode 2 (16QAM) Selectable Frame Lengths (ms) 0.5, 1, 2, 2.5, 4, 5... -
Page 82: System Specifications, 4.5Ghz Band
Exalt Installation and Management Guide EX-r Series GigE Digital Microwave Radios System Specifications, 4.5GHz Band Frequency Band 4400 to 4900MHz Output Power (at full power) +24dBm (0.25W) Mode 1, +21dBm Mode 2 (0.13W) Output Power (at minimum power) +4dBm Selectable Channel Bandwidths... -
Page 83: System Specifications, 5.3Ghz Band
Exalt Installation and Management Guide EX-r Series GigE Digital Microwave Radios System Specifications, 5.3GHz Band Frequency Band 5250 to 5350MHz Tunable Range 5260 to 5332MHz Output Power (at full power) +13dBm (0.02W) Output Power (at minimum power) -7dBm Selectable Channel Bandwidths... -
Page 84: System Specifications, 5.4Ghz Band
Exalt Installation and Management Guide EX-r Series GigE Digital Microwave Radios System Specifications, 5.4GHz Band Frequency Band 5470 to 5725 MHz Tunable Range 5488 to 5715 MHz Output Power (at full power) +13dBm (0.02W) Output Power (at minimum power) -7dBm... -
Page 85: System Specifications, 5.8Ghz Band
Exalt Installation and Management Guide EX-r Series GigE Digital Microwave Radios System Specifications, 5.8GHz Band Frequency Band 5725 to 5850 MHz Tunable Range 5731 to 5844 MHz Output Power (at full power) +24dBm (0.25W), Mode 1 +21dBm (0.13W), Mode 2... -
Page 86: Interfaces
Exalt Installation and Management Guide EX-r Series GigE Digital Microwave Radios Interfaces RF (x2 for EX-4.5r-c GigE and EX-5r-c GigE) Connector N-type female Impedance 50 Ohms TDM (x2, 2 interfaces each) Connector RJ-45 (RJ48C), female T1 Impedance 100 Ohms, balanced... -
Page 87: Interface Connections
Exalt Installation and Management Guide EX-r Series GigE Digital Microwave Radios 201872-003I nterface Connections This section provides the pin number assignment and wiring information for the connectors on the r-Series radios. All connectors are shown as viewed from the radio front panel, as shown in Figure 45. -
Page 88: Rsl & Sync In Connector
(RSL) voltage to a voltmeter. The connector is also used for connection to the Sync Out connector from a neighboring radio or to an optional Exalt GPS antenna for the purposes of GPS synchronization. Figure 47 illustrates the pin orientation and functionality for this connector. -
Page 89: Power/Ethernet Connector
Power-over-Ethernet (PoE), however the power consumption requirement for the r-Series radio does not allow for ‘standard’ (802.3af) PoE, and only the Exalt power injector shall be used. In addition, the Exalt power injector provides critical reset capability that would not be available from a generic PoE injector, even if the power consumption requirement is met. -
Page 90: Antennas
Exalt Installation and Management Guide EX-r Series GigE Digital Microwave Radios Antennas Table 7 lists antennas supported by the 5r-c GigE models for use in the USA. In some countries, antennas exceeding a certain level of gain may be unlawful. Refer to RF Output Power Setting details on regulatory limits. - Page 91 Exalt Installation and Management Guide EX-r Series GigE Digital Microwave Radios Table 7 Supported antennas (Continued) 3dB (Azimuth/Elevation) Manufacturer Model # Description Midband Gain (dBi) Beamwidth (degrees) Radio Waves SPD3-5.2 3-foot Xpol Dish 31.1 Radio Waves SPD4-5.2 4-foot Xpol Dish 34.4...
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Page 92: Troubleshooting
(see Diagnostic Charts Page). Contact Exalt Customer Care for further assistance with issues with your Exalt radio and with suggestions on how the radio and documentation can be improved. General Practices Troubleshooting a microwave radio link can be a complex task. Approach troubleshooting as a process of elimination, and first determine which portions of the system are operating properly. -
Page 93: Typical Indications Of Issues
Exalt Customer Care for assistance. Exalt Customer Care is primarily motivated to determine if the radio hardware is faulty and require return for repair, and to help execute an effective and efficient repair and return process for radio terminals believed to be faulty. -
Page 94: Improper Rf Cable Termination
GUI. In turn, if the professional installer and/or link designer contacts Exalt Customer Care, the process to rectify the system is much more expedient due to the in-depth knowledge related to the implementation and the RF environment. -
Page 95: Path Obstruction
– especially if the radio system has low fade margin or is using a high order modulation. Exalt Digital Microwave Radios provides considerable flexibility to tune to different frequencies across the bands within which they operate. This is the easiest method to use to try to avoid existing interference. -
Page 96: Insufficient Link Margin
Exalt Installation and Management Guide EX-r Series GigE Digital Microwave Radios contact with the radio, transmission system, or racking system. If touching the radio causes errors, grounding is the cause. It can be difficult to identify grounding problems, but a professional electrician can normally inspect a system and identify if there are deficiencies in the grounding system. -
Page 97: Back-To-Back Bench Testing
Exalt Installation and Management Guide EX-r Series GigE Digital Microwave Radios Back-to-back Bench Testing Use back-to-back bench testing to test the radio before installation, pre-configure the radio and connected equipment before installation, or in the troubleshooting process to identify if the radio hardware is the source of a system issue. -
Page 98: Specification Performance Verification
RSL = RF Output Power – cabling losses – total attenuation Verify output power by adjusting output power using the Exalt GUI (in administration mode) and evaluate the corresponding change to the RSL measurement. -
Page 99: General Compliance And Safety
Exalt or your Exalt authorized dealer for assistance. Do not modify this device in any way without the express written consent of Exalt. Modification voids the manufacturer warranty, and may also be illegal in accordance to government regulations. In addition, there are no user-serviceable parts or assemblies inside the product housing. -
Page 100: Dynamic Frequency Selection
Exalt Installation and Management Guide EX-r Series GigE Digital Microwave Radios Dynamic Frequency Selection Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) may be required by regional legislation in some frequency bands to avoid causing interference to radar systems. Prior to the start of any transmission, the device equipped with DFS monitors the spectrum and is not permitted to transmit on a part of the spectrum that is already in use for radar transmissions for a period of 30 minutes. -
Page 101: Safety Notices
Exalt Installation and Management Guide EX-r Series GigE Digital Microwave Radios Safety Notices Review this entire guide for important installation instructions BEFORE attempting to install this product. This product is intended to be installed, used, and maintained by experienced telecommunications personnel only. -
Page 102: Regulatory Notices
The 5GHz model cannot be manufactured, marketed, or sold after March 2, 2018 unless it is re- certified under FCC Rule Part 15.407(b)(4)(i). Check with Exalt Wireless for status of re-certification. Federal Communications Commission ( FCC) , United States The device is allowed to be used provided it does not cause interference to other devices. It is not guaranteed to provide protection against interference from other electronic and radio devices. -
Page 103: Canada Compliance
Shielded cables and I/O cords must be used for this equipment to comply with the relevant FCC regulations. Changes or modifications not expressly approved in writing by Exalt may void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. This device must be professionally installed. -
Page 104: Europe And Itu Country Compliance
ETSI or ITU band assignments. Consult the individual country regulations or your Exalt Wireless representative for details. This band requires DFS and TPC for radar-detection and avoidance. There is a +33dBm EIRP limit for use of the 10 MHz BW setting, and a +36dBm EIRP limit for use of the 20 MHz BW setting. -
Page 105: Regulatory Compliance
EX-r Series GigE Digital Microwave Radios Regulatory Compliance As of this printing, Exalt Wireless, Inc. has approvals for the products that are covered by this manual, as indicated in Table 8. If your application or country is not listed, check with your Sales Representative for the current status. - Page 106 Exalt Installation and Management Guide EX-r Series GigE Digital Microwave Radios Table 8 Product Approvals (Continued) Country EX-5r Series, 5.3 GHz EX-5r Series, 5.4 GHz EX-5r Series, 5.8 GHz Romania Slovak Republic ...
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Page 107: Regulatory Domain Keys
EX-r Series GigE Digital Microwave Radios Regulatory Domain Keys Exalt radios are designed to allow the professional installer to select frequency bands, determine signal bandwidths, tune center frequencies, limit output power, and enable or disable DFS options as permitted by regional regulations. For models with the Regulatory Domain Key (RDK) feature, the radios ship with the RDK information empty and the radio cannot be enabled without a valid key. -
Page 108: Eirp Limits For The United States And Canada
Exalt Installation and Management Guide EX-r Series GigE Digital Microwave Radios EI RP Limits for the United States and Canada Note: The professional installer is responsible to ensure that RF output power is properly adjusted to not exceed the regulatory limit. -
Page 109: Eirp Limits For Australia
Exalt Installation and Management Guide EX-r Series GigE Digital Microwave Radios EI RP Limits for Australia Note: The professional installer is responsible to ensure that RF output power is properly adjusted to not exceed the regulatory limit. EX-5r Series EI RP for Australia 5470–5725 MHz Band... -
Page 110: Eirp Limits For The European Union And Itu Countries
Exalt Installation and Management Guide EX-r Series GigE Digital Microwave Radios EI RP Limits for the European Union and I TU Countries The countries that are covered by this Regulatory Domain are: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Ghana, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Netherlands, Switzerland, and Turkey. -
Page 111: Mhz Band
EIRP regulations is determined based on the channel bandwidth. The EIRP power limit is specified in Table 10. The Exalt EX-5r series radios maximum transmitter conducted power is +24 dBm. Use the following equation to determine the maximum transmitter power for the radio: P = ME –... -
Page 112: Eu And Itu Country Specific Eirp Levels For Ex-5R Series
Exalt Installation and Management Guide EX-r Series GigE Digital Microwave Radios Table 10 EU and ITU Country Specific EIRP Levels for EX-5r Series Maximum EIRP 5.8 GHz band Country Maximum EIRP 5.3 GHz band Maximum EIRP 5.4 GHz band (BW dependent) - Page 113 (EAA) countries through national legislation. This has resulted in considerable variation in the detailed requirements across the EU, many of which require presence in the EU. As a result, Exalt’s WEEE compliance approach is to require the distributors and/or resellers in the EU to comply with each country’s national legislation by registration of the distributor or reseller as the producer and for the...
- Page 114 (Pb), cadmium (Cd), mercury (Hg), hexavalent chromium (Cr+6), polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) and polybrominated diphenylethers (PBDE). Other countries may be introducing legislation that results in similar restrictions of hazardous substances. Many Exalt products will continue to use lead- based solder under the exemption allowed for network infrastructure equipment. Small amounts of lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chromium, PBB, and PBDE can also be found in a few electrical and electrical components.
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Page 115: Copyright Notices
Exalt Installation and Management Guide EX-r Series GigE Digital Microwave Radios Copyright Notices This section presents copyright notices for third-party software licensed to Exalt Wireless, Inc. Net-SNMP The following copyright notice applies to the open-source licensing agreement for Net-SNMP. Copyright 1989, 1991, 1992 by Carnegie Mellon University... - Page 116 Exalt Installation and Management Guide EX-r Series GigE Digital Microwave Radios EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF...
- Page 117 Exalt Installation and Management Guide EX-r Series GigE Digital Microwave Radios THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ''AS IS'' AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED.
- Page 118 Exalt Installation and Management Guide EX-r Series GigE Digital Microwave Radios * Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
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Page 120: End User Agreement
(repair parts and products may be either reconditioned or new, but, if reconditioned, shall be of the same quality as new parts or products); or (C) if Exalt determines that it is unable to repair or replace such Hardware Product, Exalt (or its applicable reseller) will refund to Purchaser the amount actually paid by Purchaser for the applicable Hardware Product. - Page 121 This limited warranty will not apply to: (A) any Hardware Product that: (i) has been modified or altered by any party other than Exalt; (ii) has been subject to accident, misuse, neglect, or mistreatment; (iii) has been damaged during installation of the Hardware Product; (iv) has been damaged by failure of Purchaser or its agents to follow Exalt's instructions or specifications;...
- Page 122 Software. Furthermore, except to the extent allowed by applicable law if located in the European Union, and then only with prior written notice to Exalt, You shall not disassemble or reverse engineer the Software in whole or in part or authorize others to do so. No rights to distribute or sublicense the Software are granted herein.
- Page 123 GOVERNMENT RESTRICTIONS You agree that you will not export or re-export the Products without Exalt's prior written consent, and then only in compliance with all requirements of applicable law, including but not limited to U.S. export control regulations. You have the responsibility to obtain any required licenses to export, re-export or import the Products.
- Page 124 Purchaser shall not sell, transfer or assign this Agreement without the prior written consent of Exalt. Any act in derogation of the foregoing shall be null and void, and Purchaser will remain obligated under this Agreement. This Agreement shall benefit and be binding upon the parties to this Agreement and their respective permitted successors and assigns.
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Page 125: Index
Exalt Installation and Management Guide EX-r Series GigE Digital Microwave Radios I ndex clock 15 AC adapter 25 configuration file 45 Administration Settings page 40 connectors 23 administrator privileges 34 GPS/RSL 23 Advance Encryption Standard 41 Power/Ethernet 23, 81 AES 41 T1/E1 1&3 23... - Page 126 Exalt Installation and Management Guide EX-r Series GigE Digital Microwave Radios frame length See TDD frame interference profile 6 frequency IP address conflicts 33 center 6 IP address subnet 33 IP settings 8 gateway (default) 46 Global Positioning System (GPS) kit 12...
- Page 127 Exalt Installation and Management Guide EX-r Series GigE Digital Microwave Radios multipath 85 regulatory requirements multipath propagation 86 EX-5i FCC EIRP 101 muting 54 EX-5r Series FCC EIRP 100 USA 94 noise profile 6 repeater 13 RESET button 24 offset timing 15...
- Page 128 Exalt Installation and Management Guide EX-r Series GigE Digital Microwave Radios Time Since Reset field 64 VLAN page 55 Unavailable Seconds field 64 voltage test 31 system specifications 73 VSWR 86 system synchronization 14 T1 clocking 24 T1 Interface Configuration page 57 T1/E1 1&3 connector 23...
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- Page 130 Exalt Installation and Management Guide EX-r Series GigE Figure 1 Exalt EX-5r GigE (integrated antenna model) ..............2 Figure 2 Cabling—integrated antenna model ..................4 Figure 3 Cabling—external antenna model ..................4 Figure 4 Basic radio interconnectivity using internal synchronization ..........13 Figure 5 Collocated radios, one in AUTO SYNC mode to provide redundancy ......13...
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- Page 132 Exalt Installation and Management Guide EX-r Series GigE Factory default settings ......................11 Connectors ..........................23 LED indicators ........................24 Recommended transmission line ....................29 Default login information .......................34 Alarm status indicators ......................61 Supported antennas .........................82 Product Approvals ........................97 Regulatory Domain Keys ......................99 EU and ITU Country Specific EIRP Levels for EX-5r Series ..........104...
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