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  • Page 1 User Manual...
  • Page 3 Eclipse Microwave Radio System User Manual...
  • Page 5 Printed in New Zealand Disclaimer Stratex Networks makes no representation or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any implied warranties or merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Further, Stratex Networks reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation of Stratex Networks to notify any person of such revision or changes.
  • Page 6 For sales information, contact one of the following regional Stratex Networks offices, during normal business hours. Corporate Headquarters Europe Headquarters Americas Headquarters Stratex Networks Stratex Networks 120 Rose Orchard Way Regus, Central Boulevard San Jose, CA 95134-1358 Blythe Valley Business Park U.S.A.

  • Page 7: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration of Conformity I hereby declare that the product Eclipse satisfies all the technical regulations applicable to the product within the scope of Council Directives 73/23/EEC, 89/336/EEC and 99/5/EC: Eclipse L6GHz - EN 302 217, EN 301 489, EN 60950, IEC 529...
  • Page 8 0678 The Eclipse radio is classified under the R&TTE Directive 99/5/EC as a class 2.8 radio (microwave fixed link) product. Point-to-point radio relay equipment is intended to be used for interconnecting typically private and public networks and for interconnecting mobile base stations back to the PSTN point of presence (POP).
  • Page 9 Chapter 3. Operator Health and Safety Equipment Protrusions................3-1 Laser and Fiber Optic Cable Hazards ............3-1 Lifting Equipment..................3-2 Protection from RF Burns: Eclipse Radio ..........3-2 Protection from RF Burns: General ............3-2 Safety Warnings ..................3-2 260-668045-001 Rev 005 March 2004...
  • Page 10 Temperature ....................4-4 Maximum Ambient Temperature ............4-4 Rack Mount Temperature Considerations ........... 4-4 Eclipse System Description Not included in this version. Eclipse Installation Chapter 1. Introduction Chapter 2. Eclipse Health and Safety Requirements Chapter 3. Hardware Installation Overview viii Stratex Networks...
  • Page 11 Eclipse User Manual Chapter 4. Pre-Installation Installation Tools and Equipment ............... 4-2 Unpacking the Equipment ................4-3 Part Number and Serial Number Identification ........4-5 Verifying the System Configuration............ 4-5 Installation Kits and Accessories..........4-7 Chapter 5. Installation Overview Chapter 6. Installing the Antenna and ODU Installing the Antenna .................
  • Page 12 Tributary Connector Assemblies ............8-10 Chapter 9. Antenna Alignment Alignment via the RSL Graph on Portal............. 9-2 Alignment using the RSSI Voltage at the ODU.......... 9-3 Antenna Alignment Process................ 9-4 Locating the Main Beam ..............9-5 Tracking Path Error ................9-6 Stratex Networks...
  • Page 13 Configuring V.24 Connection............2-2 Installing Ethernet Access ............2-4 Portal Hardware Connection..............2-6 Connect Your PC to Eclipse Using a V.24 Connection ....2-6 Connect Your PC to Eclipse Via Ethernet ........2-6 Starting Portal ..................2-6 V.24 Dial Up ................2-6 Portal Start Up ................
  • Page 14 Date and Time Configuration ..............3-57 Software Management ................3-59 Diagnostics Chapter 1. Diagnostics System Summary ..................1-2 System Summary Navigation .............. 1-3 Event Browser..................... 1-4 Event Browser Navigation..............1-5 Event Box ..................1-6 All Occurrences Box ..............1-6 Help Box..................1-6 Stratex Networks...
  • Page 15 Norwegian Declaration of Conformity ............A-9 Portuguese Declaration of Conformity ............ A-10 Spanish Declaration of Conformity ............A-11 Swedish Declaration of Conformity ............A-12 Appendix B. Eclipse Radio Alarms DAC Alarms ....................B-1 NCC Alarms ....................B-8 RAC Alarms .................... B-23...
  • Page 16 Appendix C. Installation Kits and Accessories Standard Accessories ................. C-2 IDC ..................... C-2 IDC V2 and IDCe ................C-3 IDU ..................... C-3 NCC ....................C-3 RAC ....................C-4 ODU....................C-4 Required Accessories................. C-5 RAC/IDU to ODU Cable Kits ............C-5 RAC/IDU Surge Protection Accessories ..........
  • Page 17 Eclipse User Manual Appendix E. DAC Trib Connector and Cable Assembly Data DAC 16x Mini RJ-21 to BNC Cable Assembly .........E-2 DAC 16x Mini RJ-21 to RJ-45 Straight and Crossover Cable AssembliesE-4 DAC 16x Mini RJ-21 to Wire Wrap Cable Assembly........E-7 DAC 16x Mini RJ-21 Connector Pin Assignments ........E-9...
  • Page 18 Stratex Networks...

  • Page 19: About This Manual

    Eclipse Terminal. Both are split-architecture radios with an antenna-mounted outdoor unit and a rack-mounted indoor unit. The Eclipse Node is a new concept, providing multiple PDH and SDH point-to-point radios, with Fast and Gigabit Ethernet options, on a single product platform, to form a complete network node for star or ring configurations on frequency bands from 5 to 38 GHz.
  • Page 20 What You Need To Know To install and commission an Eclipse, we recommend you have the following knowledge and skills: • A basic understanding of the principles of microwave transmission • Installation and maintenance experience on digital and radio frequency systems •...
  • Page 21 Eclipse User Manual Conventions and Terminology Graphical Cues The following icons function as graphical cues used to characterize particular types of associated supporting information: This is a caution tip table. Cautions point out procedures that you must follow precisely to avoid damage to equipment, loss of data, or corruption of files in software applications.
  • Page 23 Volume 1 Eclipse Health and Safety Requirements...
  • Page 25 All personnel should comply with the relevant health and safety practices when working on or around the Eclipse radio equipment. The Eclipse system has been designed to meet relevant US and European health and safety standards as outlined in IEC Publication 60950.

  • Page 27: Flammability

    Chapter 2. General Health and Safety This chapter describes general health and safety information about the Eclipse radio. Flammability The equipment is designed and constructed to minimize the risk of smoke and fumes under fire conditions. Hazardous Materials There are no hazardous materials in the equipment. No special handling/disposal procedures are required.

  • Page 28: Safety Signs

    Safety Signs External warning signs or other indications on the equipment are not required. Surface Temperatures While external surfaces of the equipment do become warm during operation due to normal heat dissipation, the temperatures reached are not considered hazardous. Stratex Networks...

  • Page 29: Equipment Protrusions

    However, always take care when working on or around the equipment. Laser and Fiber Optic Cable Hazards Eclipse fiber optic transmitters are IEC60825-1 / 21CFR1040-1 Class I compliant and present no danger to personnel in normal use. However, comply with the following cautions: •...

  • Page 30: Lifting Equipment

    Protection from RF Burns: Eclipse Radio The Eclipse radio does not generate RF fields intense enough to cause RF burns. However, comply with the following cautions: • It is hazardous to look into or stand in front of an active antenna aperture. Do not stand in front of or look into an antenna without first ensuring the associated transmitter or transmitters are switched off.

  • Page 31: Airflow Requirements

    Circuit Overloading Consideration must be given to the connection of Eclipse to existing dc supply circuits and the effect that overloading of circuits might have on the power supply, circuit protection devices and supply wiring. Check Eclipse power consumption specifications and the supply capability of the power supply system when addressing this concern.

  • Page 32: Connections

    • There must be no switching or disconnecting devices in this earth conductor between the dc power supply and the point of connection to an Eclipse system. • The power supply must be located in the same premises as the Eclipse system. Power Supply Disconnect An appropriate power supply disconnect device should be provided as part of the building installation.

  • Page 33: Fiber Optic Cables

    Mechanical Loading When installing the indoor unit in a rack, ensure the rack is securely anchored. Ensure that the additional loading of an Eclipse indoor unit or units will not cause any reduction in mechanical stability of the rack. 260-668045-001 Rev 005 March 2004...

  • Page 34: Restricted Access

    Rack Mount Temperature Considerations If the Eclipse indoor unit is installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room ambient. The maximum ambient temperature (Tmra) of +55° Celsius applies to the immediate operating environment of the Eclipse indoor unit, which if installed in a rack, is the ambient applying within the rack.
  • Page 35 Volume 2 Eclipse System Description...
  • Page 37 This volume is being written. 260-668045-001 Rev 005 March 2004...
  • Page 38 Stratex Networks...
  • Page 39 Volume 3 Eclipse Installation...
  • Page 41 References to Eclipse Node and Terminal in this manual have the following meanings: refers to the INU or INUe with ODU300 and/or ODU 100. It...
  • Page 42 Chapter 1. Introduction Eclipse ODUs and INU Figure 1-1. Stratex Networks...
  • Page 43 Chapter 2. Eclipse Health and Safety Requirements Comply with the relevant health and safety practices when working on or around the Eclipse radio equipment. Refer to Volume 1 of this manual. 260-668045-001 Rev 005 March 2004...
  • Page 45 Chapter 3. Hardware Installation Overview Figure 3-1 provides an overview of the steps required to complete an Eclipse installation. Eclipse Hardware Installation Overview Figure 3-1. Hardware Installation Pre-Installation Customer supplied tools and equipment Unpacking the equipment Verifying the system configuration...
  • Page 46 Chapter 3. Hardware Installation Overview Installation can be completed up to antenna alignment without the use of Eclipse Portal, the PC based craft tool. Portal is required to check the configuration of the Eclipse Node or Terminal, specifically the transmit frequency and power, before transmitting to air.

  • Page 47: Installation Tools And Equipment

    Chapter 4. Pre-Installation This chapter provides details on the following topics: • Installation Tools and Equipment • Unpacking the Equipment Perform these checks and procedures before going to the site. 260-668045-001 Rev 005 March 2004...
  • Page 48 Ensure that you have the following tools and material before going to site. Antennas Stratex Networks offers antennas from three suppliers: Andrew, Radio Waves and Precision. Refer to the manufacturer’s data supplied with each antenna for required and recommended installation tools and equipment.

  • Page 49: Unpacking The Equipment

    ‘satellite’ boxes. Boxes and box contents are identified by labels. Figure 4-1, Figure 4-2, Figure 4-3 on page 4-4, and Figure 4-4 on page 4-4 show the Eclipse labelling and packaging. Eclipse Shipping Box Labelling Figure 4-1.
  • Page 50 Chapter 4. Pre-Installation Typical Packaging for Eclipse ODU Figure 4-3. Eclipse Radio in Shipping Box Figure 4-4. Stratex Networks...

  • Page 51: Part Number And Serial Number Identification

    Eclipse part number labels are located on the packaging and on the main equipment components. A minimum configured Eclipse Node normally consists of an ODU, IDC, NCC, FAN, RAC, and DAC.
  • Page 52 Chapter 4. Pre-Installation Table 4-2 lists the components included for one basic non-protected Eclipse Node to Eclipse Node link using the ODU 300 Basic Components of a Non-protected Link Table 4-2. Basic Components 1 Transmit low ODU 300 or 1 Transmit high ODU 300...

  • Page 53: Installation Kits And Accessories

    Eclipse User Manual Table 4-3 lists the components for one basic protected Eclipse Node to Eclipse Node link. Basic Components of a Protected (1+1) Link Table 4-3. Basic Components 2 Transmit low ODU 300 or 2 Transmit high ODU 300...
  • Page 55 (tower/mast/building) has appropriate cable attachment and grounding points. For more information on pre-planning, refer to the Stratex Networks’ Best Practices Guide. Installation procedures are outlined in the following order: 1.

  • Page 57: Installing The Antenna

    Before going to the site, check that you have the required installation tools as recommended by the antenna manufacturer, and that you have the antenna orientation and initial pointing data. Refer to the Stratex Networks Best Practices Guide for supporting data. 260-668045-001 Rev 005 March 2004...

  • Page 58: Installing A Direct-Mount Odu

    Chapter 6. Installing the Antenna and ODU Installing a Direct-Mount ODU The ODU mounts directly to the antenna mount as shown in Figure 6-1. ODU and Mounting Collar Figure 6-1. Stratex Networks...

  • Page 59: Odu Polarization

    Eclipse User Manual The ODU is attached to the mounting collar using its four mounting bolts, which have captive 19mm (3/4 inch) nuts for fastening. Figure 6-2 shows the ODU mounting collar and the pole mount. ODU / Antenna Mounting Collar and Pole Mount Figure 6-2.
  • Page 60 ODU cable Grounding cable and connector Figure 6-4 shows a close-up of the polarization rotator being released from the vertical position (left) and rotated clockwise towards horizontal (right). Close up of the Polarization Rotator Figure 6-4. Stratex Networks...

  • Page 61: Procedure

    Eclipse User Manual It is physically possible to mount the ODU upside down with the ODU connectors facing upwards. The ODU must be mounted with the connectors facing down. Procedure To install a direct-mount ODU: 1. Inspect the antenna mount and its polarization rotator.

  • Page 62: Grounding The Odu

    Grounding the ODU The ODU must be grounded in accordance with these instructions. Failure to do so may void the Stratex Networks warranty. The ODU cable kit includes a grounding cable, one end of which is fitted with a large-diameter lug, and the other unterminated. The cable kit also includes a stainless steel ground clamp to grip to a tower member to provide the grounding point.
  • Page 63 Eclipse User Manual 3. Locate a position on the tower member for the ground clamp. This must be as close as practical below the ODU for downward-angled positioning of the grounding cable. The grounding cable must not be run upward, or horizontal, or at a shallow horizontal angle from the ODU as lightning takes the shortest path to ground.

  • Page 64: Installing The Odu Cable

    Chapter 6. Installing the Antenna and ODU Installing the ODU Cable The ODU cable must comply with the Stratex Networks specification for Eclipse and must be installed with its required lightning impulse surge suppressor(s) and grounding kits. If not installed, or is incorrectly installed, the Stratex Networks warranty may be voided.

  • Page 65: Odu Cable Options

    ODU cable kits for the Belden 9913F7 cable are in the process of being finalized. The kits will be similar in content to the existing Andrew BR-400C kits. Contact the Stratex Networks Help Desk for details. ODU Cable Kits are offered for cable lengths of 80m, 150m, 300m and 400m (260, 490, 980, 1310 ft).

  • Page 66: Andrew Br-400C

    • Ensure there is adequate physical cable protection at locations where ice fall from towers may occur. Packs of UV resistant cable ties are included in the ODU cable Required Accessories options. Packs of 50 are also available as an optional ODU accessory. 6-10 Stratex Networks...

  • Page 67: Jumper Cables

    A jumper cable is required from the INU or IDU to the lower surge suppressor. • For the INU (Eclipse Node) a 3m jumper cable is included with each RAC, which is fitted with an SMA male connector at the RAC end, and a Type-N female at the suppressor end.

  • Page 68: Weatherproofing The Odu Type N Connector

    UV protection. Begin at the ODU end and continue to 25 mm (1 in.) past the butyl tape on the cable. Do not stretch the last few turns to avoid curl-back. 6-12 Stratex Networks...

  • Page 69: Installing Odu Cable Grounding Kits

    At non-standard installations, such as building tops or the sides of buildings, follow the same general guidelines but where proper grounding points are not provided these must first be installed. Refer to Stratex Networks’ Best Practices Guide for examples. Refer to Appendix D for ground kit installation instructions.

  • Page 70: Fitting The Lightning Surge Suppressor

    This ground bar should be the master ground for the station. If no ground bar exists at this point then it will be necessary to Best Practices Guide install one. Refer to Stratex Network’s for details on station grounding.
  • Page 71 Figure 6-7 shows the suppressor kit without the connectors. Surge Suppressor Kit and Suppressor Figure 6-7. If surge suppressors are not fitted, or are fitted incorrectly, the Stratex Networks warranty may be voided. 260-668045-001 Rev 005 March 2004 6-15...

  • Page 72: Suppressor Installation Procedure

    3. Connect from the suppressor to the indoor unit: • For the Eclipse Node fit the RAC Jumper Cable to the INU side of the suppressor. If the reach of the 3m jumper cable is insufficient an extension cable must be constructed using a section of ODU cable with one Type N male and one female connector.
  • Page 73 Eclipse User Manual 7. If the suppressor is located outside the building it must be weatherproofed, which requires complete wrapping of the suppressor body and its connectors: • Pre-wrap using vinyl tape beginning and finishing at points 25 mm (1 in.) past the heat-shrink on the cable connectors (or 25 mm past the connector barrel if no heat-shrink).
  • Page 74 UV protection. Do not stretch across sharp corners and edges to avoid displacement of the butyl tape. Do not stretch the last few turns to avoid curl-back. Pre-Weatherproofing of a Suppressor at the ODU Figure 6-8. 6-18 Stratex Networks...
  • Page 75 Chapter 7. Installing the INU and INUe Table 7-1 defines the Eclipse components. Eclipse Component Definitions Table 7-1. Component Definition Indoor Chassis. This is the chassis, with backplane, into which the various plug-ins are installed. The IDC is a 1RU chassis. The IDCe (IDC expanded) is a 2RU chassis.
  • Page 76 Mandatory Node Control Card. (Dedicated slot) Blank Panel Blanking panel fitted to card slot 2. RAC 30 RAC 30 fitted in card slot 4. DAC 16x 16xE1/DS1 DAC fitted in card slot 3. Mandatory fan card. (Dedicated slot) Stratex Networks...

  • Page 77: Inu Installation Requirements

    (60 Vdc maximum). Check to ensure that connection of an Eclipse system to an existing dc supply does not overload the supply, circuit protection devices and wiring. Where a new dc power supply is to be installed for an Eclipse Node, the power supply must be rated to supply: •...

  • Page 78: Installing An Inu

    Do not assume that an existing rack or mounting frame is correctly grounded. Always check the integrity of the ground connections, which must include a check through to the master ground for the station, which should be located at the point of cable entry to the equipment building. Stratex Networks...
  • Page 79 Eclipse User Manual 6. Fit the supplied RAC jumper cable between the RAC and lightning impulse surge suppressor. Secure the cable within the rack/frame using cable ties or similar. The standard jumper cable is a 3m length of RG 142 cable with an SMA right-angle male connector fitted at one end and an N-type female at the other.
  • Page 80 Next Step If all plug-in cards are correctly installed, the Eclipse Node is ready for power-on and antenna alignment. Refer to Chapter 6 Antenna Alignment in this volume. Stratex Networks...

  • Page 81: Installing Plug-In Cards

    Eclipse User Manual Installing Plug-in Cards The IDC has four universal slots and two dedicated slots. The IDCe has six universal slots, three restricted slots and 4 dedicated slots. Refer to Figure 7-3 for slot loading details. A populated IDC/IDCe is called an INU/INUe.

  • Page 82: Basic Rules For Installing Plug-In Cards

    • An INUe can be fitted with a maximum of six RACs for: • Six non-protected links or, • One protected/diversity link plus four non-protected links or, • Two protected/diversity links and two non-protected or, • Three protected/diversity links. Stratex Networks...
  • Page 83 • Only one AUX can be installed per INU or INUe. • Only one NPC is required to provide the NCC protection option. • The maximum through capacity of an Eclipse Node comprising one INU or INUe is: • 100xE1, or •...

  • Page 84: Plug-In Cards And Interfaces

    IDC cards must be withdrawn and inserted using their finger-grip fasteners/pulls. Never withdraw or insert using attached cables, as damage to the card connector and its PCB attachment may occur. If not complied with the Stratex Networks warranty may be voided.
  • Page 85 ProVision and/or Portal login to these ports requires entry of the IP address for the INU. Ports are also used to provide NMS connectivity to co-located Eclipse INUs and other Stratex and third party radios. Ethernet orange LED Orange flashing LED indicates Ethernet receive activity.

  • Page 86: Optional Accessories

    MdiX). Either cable type can be used. RJ-45 NMS Ethernet Connector Pin Assignments Table 7-4. Function Ethernet transmit data + Ethernet transmit data - Ethernet receive data + Not used Not used Ethernet receive data - Not used Not used 7-12 Stratex Networks...
  • Page 87 Eclipse User Manual RJ-45 Connector Assembly Figure 7-5. Orange Green Maintenance V.24 Connector The V.24 connector provides serial data access for Portal. One RJ-45 to DB-9 V.24 Maintenance Cable is included with every IDU. RJ-45 V.24 Connector Pin Assignments Table 7-5.
  • Page 88 Refer to Figure 7-7. The LED is off (no illumination) for normal operation. Red indicates a critical FAN alarm. Eclipse Fan Card Figure 7-7. The RAC is the intermediary between the TDM backplane and ODU. Different versions provide support for capacity and bandwidth options up to 2xSTM1/ OC3.
  • Page 89 Eclipse User Manual RAC 30 RAC 30 is the intermediary between the digital baseband and ODU 300 for capacities from 4xE1/DS1 to STM1/OC3, with bandwidths up to 28 MHz. Table 7-6 lists the capacity, modulation, and bandwidth options. Depending on capacity, modulation rates are programmed for QPSK, 16-QAM, 32QAM, or 128-QAM.
  • Page 90 Includes situations where the slot configuration does not support the card, where the card requires a later/different version of software or where the card has been set for an IF loopback. Includes alarm situations caused by component or power supply failure and transmit or receive path failure. 7-16 Stratex Networks...
  • Page 91 RAC 10 is the intermediary between the digital baseband and ODU 100 for capacities from 4xE1/DS1 to 16xE1/DS1, QPSK modulation only. RAC 10 is intended for low capacity linking to either an Eclipse Terminal comprising the IDU and ODU 100 for non-protected operation, or to another Eclipse Node for protected or diversity operation, which requires installation of two RAC 10s and two ODU 100s per end.
  • Page 92 Includes situations where the slot configuration does not support the card, where the card requires a later/different version of software or where the card has been set for a tributary loopback. Indicates a traffic-affecting hardware failure. 7-18 Stratex Networks...
  • Page 93 Eclipse User Manual DAC 16x DAC 16x provides up to 16xE1 or 16xDS1 tributaries. Two Mini RJ-21 connectors provide the customer interface, and tributary cable sets are available as accessories to provide: • Mini RJ-21 to BNC male (16) unbalanced. Provides connection for up to 8 tribs.
  • Page 94 RJ-21 type connectors for tributary cable connection Includes situations where the slot configuration does not support the card, where the card requires a later/different version of software or where the card has been set for a tributary loopback. Indicates a traffic-affecting hardware failure. 7-20 Stratex Networks...
  • Page 95 Eclipse User Manual DAC 1x155o DAC 1x155o provides access for one STM1/OC3, 155 Mbps tributary connection. The connector is an SC optical type. Tributary cable options include extension to SC or FC connectors. Where protection of the DAC is required (line protection), two DAC 1x155o cards can be installed and splitter Y-cables fitted to provide extensions to SC, FC or LC connectors.
  • Page 96 Card fastener Finger-grip screw-type fastener and card pull (2). Status LED Status LED provides indications of: INU power off Green flashing Normal operation Red/Green flashing Configuration not supported, software / hardware incompatible or in diagnostic mode Critical alarm 7-22 Stratex Networks...
  • Page 97 Eclipse User Manual Item/Label Description RJ-45 Port Four RJ-45 connectors labelled Ports 1 to 4 provide 10/100Base-T access to customer Connector networks. Internally, the interface implements an ethernet bridging/switching function. Assembly Each RJ-45 port connector includes Activity and Connection LEDs: Ethernet orange Orange flashing LED indicates Ethernet receive activity.
  • Page 98 The NPC provides a protection option for the NCC with backup for TDM backplane bus management, and power supply. Should either function fail on an NCC, the NPC will maintain traffic without interruption. One NPC can be installed per IDC or IDCe. The NPC is field replaceable and hot-swappable, and plugs into slot 4 of the IDC, or slot 10 of the IDCe.
  • Page 99 Chapter 8. Installing the IDU References to IDU and Eclipse Terminal have the following meanings: IDU, Indoor Unit. The IDU is a rack mounted unit, which when paired with the ODU 100 comprises the Eclipse Terminal. refers to the IDU with ODU 100. Two versions are available;...
  • Page 100 RJ-45 connector provides a port for Ethernet network management access. ProVision and/or Portal login to this port requires entry of the IP address for the IDU. Port may also be used to provide NMS connectivity to co-located Stratex or third party radios.

  • Page 101: Idu Installation Requirements

    Eclipse User Manual Item/Label Description 10, 11 Trib 1-8 and Trib 9 to RJ-45 connector assembly for tributary connection; one RJ-45 port per E1. Termination can be set for unbalanced or balanced in Portal. Cable options provide extension to BNC connectors for unbalanced, or to RJ-45 plugs or to unterminated wires for balanced.

  • Page 102: Installing An Idu

    (60 Vdc maximum). Check to ensure that connection of an Eclipse system to an existing dc supply does not overload the supply, circuit protection devices and wiring. Where a new dc power supply is to be installed for an Eclipse IDU, the power supply must be rated to supply a minimum 5A.
  • Page 103 Eclipse User Manual 6. Fit tributary cables. 7. Prepare, , the power cable supplied in the IDU Installation but do not connect Kit. It is supplied with the connector fitted at one end, and wire at the other. Refer to Figure 8-2 below. The wires are 4 mm (14 gauge) and nominally 5m long.

  • Page 104: Idu Connector Data

    Either cable type can be used. RJ-45 Ethernet NMS Connector Pin Assignments Table 8-2. Function Ethernet transmit data + Ethernet transmit data - Ethernet receive data + Not used Not used Ethernet receive data - Not used Not used Stratex Networks...

  • Page 105: Maintenance V.24 Connector

    Eclipse User Manual RJ-45 Ethernet NMS Connector Figure 8-3. Green Orange Maintenance V.24 Connector The V.24 connector provides serial data access for Portal. One industry-standard RJ-45 to DB-9 V.24 Maintenance Cable is included with every IDU. RJ-45 V.24 Connector Pin Assignments Table 8-3.

  • Page 106: Auxiliary Data Connector

    • 1 start, 8 data, no parity, 1 stop • Synchronous TIA/EIA-422 at 64 kbps, with selectable clock direction/source and clock phase. DB-9 Auxiliary Data Connector Pin Assignments Table 8-4. TIA/EIA-562 TIA/EIA-422 DCE Direction RXCLK+ RXD+ TXD+ TXCLK+ In/Out GROUND GROUND RXCLK- RXD- TXD- TXCLK- In/Out Stratex Networks...

  • Page 107: Alarm I/O Connector

    Eclipse User Manual Alarm I/O Connector The panel connector is a DB-15 female. Connections provide: • 2x TTL Alarm Inputs with TTL thresholds of: • 2.0V min high • 0.8V min low • 4x Form C Relay Outputs DB-15 Alarm I/O Connector Pin Assignments Table 8-5.

  • Page 108: Tributary Connector Assemblies

    Transmit refers to an output from the IDU and specifies towards the user. Receive refers to an input to the IDU and specifies from the user. For data on the trib cable options refer to Appendix E. 8-10 Stratex Networks...
  • Page 109 Chapter 9. Antenna Alignment Once powered up the ODU(s) will be transmitting with the pre-configured or ex-factory frequency and power settings unless the transmit mute option has been invoked as the start-up default. If mute default has not been selected and if frequency and/or power settings are not correct for the application, interference may be caused to other links in the same geographical area.

  • Page 110: Alignment Via The Rsl Graph On Portal

    1. Monitor RSL within the Portal Performance screen. 2. Adjust the antenna alignment for maximum RSL. 3. Repeat for the far end of the link. 4. Compare actual RSLs with the expected RSLs from the link installation datapack. Measurement accuracy is nominally +/- 2 dB. Stratex Networks...

  • Page 111: Alignment Using The Rssi Voltage At The Odu

    Eclipse User Manual Alignment using the RSSI Voltage at the ODU For this alignment technique a voltmeter is used to measure the RSSI voltage available at the BNC connector on the ODU. The voltmeter, such as a multimeter, and a BNC cable is required. A suitable BNC to banana-plug cable is available as an optional ODU accessory.

  • Page 112: Antenna Alignment Process

    3. Loosen the elevation (vertical position) and adjust elevation position for maximum RSSI/RSL. 4. Tighten the elevation adjustment securing mechanism, ensuring the indication does not drop as the securing mechanism is tightened. Stratex Networks...

  • Page 113: Locating The Main Beam

    Eclipse User Manual 5. The terminal is now fully aligned and ready to carry operational traffic. 6. Record RSL and/or RSSI voltage in the commissioning log. As a guide, the RSL measured should be within ± 4 dB of the predicted value (+ 2 dB for transmit, + 2 dB for receive).

  • Page 114: Tracking Path Error

    Signal strength readings show only the first side lobe peaks, 4 and 5. In some instances the side lobe peaks are unequal due to antenna characteristics, which can lead to the larger peak being mistaken for the main beam. The correct Stratex Networks...
  • Page 115 Eclipse User Manual method for locating the main beam in this case is to set the azimuth position midway between the first side lobe peaks, and then adjust the elevation for maximum signal. Line CC represents an azimuth tracking path with the antenna tilted down further still.
  • Page 117 Volume 4 Portal Installation and Configuration...

  • Page 119: Hardware Requirements

    Chapter 1. PC Requirements This chapter describes the hardware and software requirements for Portal. Hardware Requirements The following are the minimum PC hardware requirements: • IBM compatible • 200 MHz Pentium Processor • 64 MB RAM • 100 MB free hard disk space •...

  • Page 120: Software Requirements

    Chapter 1. PC Requirements Software Requirements To run Portal you must have: • Microsoft® Windows 98, 2000, XP, or Microsoft Windows NT • TCP/IP installed and configured for LAN operation Stratex Networks...

  • Page 121: Installing Portal

    IDU with ODU 100 Eclipse Terminal Installing Portal Portal is delivered with an installer file on a CD, supplied as part of the Eclipse Installation Kit. To install Portal on your PC: 1. Insert the Eclipse Installation Kit CD into your CD-ROM drive.

  • Page 122: Portal Connection Options

    Chapter 2. Getting Started Portal Connection Options There are two PC-to-Eclipse connection options, V.24 or 10/100Base-T Ethernet. connection is only recommended for use with a directly connected Eclipse V.24 Node or Terminal. It can be used to provide network-wide connection but compared to Ethernet, setup is not straight forward and data throughput is considerably slower.
  • Page 123 • Leave the phone number box blank and click Next • Type the name you want to use for this connection. For example, Eclipse. • Select the option. Add a short cut to my desktop 5.

  • Page 124: Installing Ethernet Access

    Chapter 2. Getting Started 10. In Eclipse Properties, select General and if more than one COM port is listed, select the COM port confirmed in step 6. Keep the default tick in the Show icon notification box, to have the network connection icon displayed in the System Tray (lower right hand corner of your PC).
  • Page 125 6. Click > to confirm the settings and exit. 7. Restore the Obtain IP Address automatically setting for normal corporate LAN operation. This procedure does not need to be repeated when connecting to other Eclipse nodes. 260-668045-001 Rev 005 March 2004...

  • Page 126: Portal Hardware Connection

    NCC front panel in the INU or IDU. Connect Your PC to Eclipse Via Ethernet For the Eclipse Node connect from the LAN port on your PC to any one of the three NMS 10/100Base-T ports on the NCC card in the INU, using a standard RJ-45 to RJ-45 LAN cable (cable not supplied).

  • Page 127: Portal Start Up

    Eclipse User Manual Portal Start Up To start Portal double-click the Portal desktop shortcut. The Connect screen is displayed with a prompt for an IP address for Ethernet connection, or for a V.24 Maintenance Port connection. Figure 2-1 shows an example screen.

  • Page 128: System Summary

    Volume 4, Chapter 3 Connecting to an Eclipse Radio for the First Time The first time you connect to an Eclipse radio there is a delay before the radio responds because of a (approximate) 2 Mb data transfer required to initialize the Java-based virtual-terminal Portal application.

  • Page 129: V.24 Access Check

    (lower right-hand corner of screen). Use the procedure shown in Figure 2-2 on page 2-9 to find the Server IP address, which is the IP address for the Eclipse V.24 port. With the IP Address option selected, this IP address must then be entered into the Portal Connect screen, and the Connect button clicked.

  • Page 130: Portal Screens

    Chapter 2. Getting Started Using a V.24 Connection to Obtain the IP Address To determine the real IP address for an Eclipse Node or Terminal: This procedure can be used to determine the real IP address and so take advantage of the superior performance of an Ethernet connection.
  • Page 131 Eclipse User Manual Each Portal screen is read from the radio, with the read action on a per-screen-opened basis. During an opening (read) or sending (write) action a progress indicator shows the read/write status as shown in Figure 2-3. Once a screen is opened it stays open and is immediately readable for the duration of the Portal session.

  • Page 132: Portal Logos

    Chapter 2. Getting Started Portal Logos Throughout Portal, ProVision V, and Eclipse, standard logos are used to assist Eclipse module identification. Refer to Figure 2-5. Standardized Eclipse Logos Figure 2-5. Portal Icons Figure 2-6 shows the system alarm icons. System Alarm Icons Figure 2-6.
  • Page 133 Eclipse User Manual Figure 2-7 shows icons used within Portal and their meanings. Problem Icons Figure 2-7. Software configuration problem Plug-in needs replacing Diagnostic or test mode is active Plug-in missing or not the expected type Problem detected in the transport system...
  • Page 135 Chapter 3. Eclipse Configuration References to Node and Terminal in this manual have the following meanings: • refers to the INU with ODU300 and/or ODU 100. Plug-in cards Eclipse Node provide multiple link and tributary options. Capacity extends from 4xE1/DS1 to 2xSTM1/OC3.

  • Page 136: Installing An Eclipse Link

    To install an Eclipse link using Portal: 1. Check the hardware installation is complete at both ends of the link and that the Eclipse Nodes/Terminals are ready for power-on. For hardware installation details, refer to Volume 3: Eclipse Installation. 2. Connect your PC to an Ethernet NMS or V.24 maintenance port and open Portal to the Connect screen.
  • Page 137 Eclipse User Manual 4. Installation: Licensing Eclipse Node Eclipse Terminal Within Portal, select Installation > Licensing does not apply to the Terminal Licensing to view the licensed capabilities for the Node. If licensed capabilities are not exceeded, or will not be exceeded for the planned node capacity, go to step 5.
  • Page 138 Chapter 3. Eclipse Configuration 8. Configuration: Protection Eclipse Node Eclipse Terminal Select Configuration > Protection to view Protection does not apply to the Terminal. and configure protection settings. Refer to Protection Configuration on page 3-36 for details. 9. Configuration: Networking...

  • Page 139: Licensing

    Eclipse User Manual Licensing This section only applies to an Eclipse Node. The Eclipse Terminal is not capacity licensed. A license determines the capacity maximums for the RACs, of which there can be up to three installed in an INU, or six in the expanded INU (INUe).

  • Page 140: Navigating The Licensing Screen

    Chapter 3. Eclipse Configuration Typical Licensing Screen Figure 3-1. Serial number and Status of active license Licensed capabilities for the Node Max capacity column indicates what is permitted within the license Used capacity indicates what has been configured Click to select a new license...

  • Page 141: Upgrading A License

    PC. This folder should be default entered on installation of Portal as: C:\Program Files\Portal\License. Until the Internet license download site is enabled, new licenses must be manually entered into this folder. To enter a new license for an Eclipse Node: 1. From the Licensing screen, click the button.

  • Page 142: Configuration Menu

    (write configuration) key. All essential configuration data is captured in the CompactFlash card. For the Eclipse Node the card is fitted in the NCC. For the Eclipse Terminal it is fitted through a slot in the rear of the chassis.
  • Page 143 Information Supports user configurable fields for terminal and site name, site grid, contact details and notes. Layout Sets the location of plug-ins (cards) within an IDC. (Layout is not displayed for the Eclipse Terminal) Plug-ins Sets the configuration of RAC/Link, DAC and AUX plug-ins.

  • Page 144: Event Browser

    Chapter 3. Eclipse Configuration Item Description Protection Sets the combination of RACs needed for hot standby, diversity, or ring operation, and the insertion losses for the combiner used for single antenna working. (Protection is not an option for the Eclipse Terminal) Networking Sets the IP addressing and routing for network management.

  • Page 145: Eclipse Node Slot Numbering And Conventions

    Eclipse User Manual Eclipse Node Slot Numbering and Conventions Figure 3-3 shows IDC slot numbering. Slots 1 to 3 are universal slots for the option cards, RAC, DAC or AUX. Slot 4 is a universal slot for options RAC, DAC, AUX or NPC. The NPC can only be installed in slot 4. The NCC and FAN slots are dedicated.

  • Page 146: New Installation

    Chapter 3. Eclipse Configuration New Installation Unless a specific configuration setup is requested by the customer, Eclipse Nodes and Terminals will be set to a factory default. Ex-factory terminals should also have the Transmit Mute option set as a default for RACs, meaning the ODU transmitter will be off when powered up for the first time.

  • Page 147: Information Configuration

    Portal user can populate them. Contact Stratex Networks for the SNMP instructions for Portal entry. Up to five notes fields can be set. In due course, ProVision will be able to set these fields directly.

  • Page 148: Layout Configuration

    Chapter 3. Eclipse Configuration Layout Configuration Layout only applies to the Eclipse Node. Figure 3-5 shows a typical Layout window. The Location column indicates the slot, and related columns show the type of plug-in detected and whether or not it matches the node configuration.

  • Page 149: Navigating Layout Configuration

    Eclipse User Manual • If a plug-in is detected in an expected empty slot, an error message is displayed but no OK or Problem icons are displayed. • Mouse-over tooltips provide additional on-screen information. Navigating Layout Configuration 1. Click the Layout tab to open. A Layout table provides an overview by slot location of the plug-in types detected and expected: •...

  • Page 150: Plug-Ins Configuration

    For the Terminal, it opens to the Radio module. Click on the Plug-in line to display a submenu for other plug-ins. Figure 3-7 shows two example submenus for the Eclipse Node. Clicking on any solid plug-in line within the submenu will display its configuration screen. Note that although they can be selected, the NCC and FAN are not Portal configurable.
  • Page 151 Eclipse User Manual Typical Eclipse Node Plug-ins Screen Showing Example Plug-in Submenus Figure 3-6. Click on Plug-in line to display the installed plug-ins sub-menu Typical sub menu showing two non- protected links. Click on a plug-in to display its details.

  • Page 152: Rac And Radio Configuration

    Chapter 3. Eclipse Configuration RAC and Radio Configuration RAC configuration applies to the Eclipse Node, and configures the RAC and its associated ODU. Radio Configuration applies to the Eclipse Terminal, and configures its associated ODU. RAC and Radio screens have the same look, and provide identical function.
  • Page 153 Eclipse User Manual Example RAC Plug-Ins Screen Figure 3-7. Plug-in identifier Click to view menu for other modules User settable capacity and BW/modulation Frequency settings Select ATPC Tx power set Tx power measured Click to select the required capacity Factory Tx Muted is an ex-factory default...

  • Page 154: Configuring The Rac Or Radio

    Chapter 3. Eclipse Configuration Configuring the RAC or Radio This section applies to RAC (Eclipse Node) and Radio (Eclipse Terminal) frequency, capacity, modulation and Tx power settings. For protected operation (Eclipse Node only) there is automatic synchronization of RAC settings; the secondary RAC is synchronized to the primary RAC.
  • Page 155 Tx Power tab. The screen shown is for a 16xE1, 16QAM link. Identical, functionality (though modulation restricted to QPSK only) is provided in the Radio screen for the Eclipse Terminal. Capacity and bandwidth/modulation options plus frequency range, Tx/Rx spacing, Tx high/low and Tx power limits are read from the Portal connected RAC/ODU, Radio/ODU.
  • Page 156 The secondary RAC settings will be synchronized with the primary Eclipse Node modulation options are QPSK, 16QAM, 32QAM, 64QAM, 128QAM or 256QAM, but in the Bandwidth/Modulation menu only the modulation appropriate to the selected capacity and RAC type installed will be presented. For example, 16xE1 will only present Bandwidth/Modulation options of 28 MHz / QPSK or 14 MHz / 16QAM.
  • Page 157 ‘Use Automatic Power Control’ tab. Refer to ATPC Figure 3-8. • For Eclipse Node hot standby or space diversity links the primary RAC, as selected in the Protection screen, enables ATPC selection. The secondary RAC ATPC settings will be synchronized with the primary RAC.
  • Page 158 Chapter 3. Eclipse Configuration Example ATPC Window Figure 3-8. Set the fade margin for the remote end Calculated remote end fade margin Set maximum local end Tx power Set minimum local end Tx power Detected local end Tx power Mouse-over for tooltip advice...

  • Page 159: Dac / Tributary Configuration

    Other DACs will be included as they are released. DAC 16x, DAC 4x, and Tributary The DAC 16x and DAC 4x for the Eclipse Node, and the Tributary screen for the Eclipse Terminal provide identical functionality. Figure 3-9 shows a typical DAC 16x screen.
  • Page 160 Chapter 3. Eclipse Configuration Typical DAC 16x Plug-in Screen Figure 3-9. Click to view other plug-ins Plug-in identifier E1 or DS-1 select User defined trib line fields Click to select trib impedance options Icons indicate trib in/out is OK Icon indicates active...

  • Page 161: Alarms

    • With tributary-type E1 selected the tributary impedance options are 75 ohm unbalanced or 120 ohms balanced • With tributary-type DS-1 selected (not permitted for the Eclipse Terminal) the options presented are Encoding and tributary line Length. The encoding options are AMI or B8ZS. Length must be entered in feet. The line impedance is fixed at 100 ohms balanced.

  • Page 162: Dac 1X155O

    Chapter 3. Eclipse Configuration 3. To write a configuration to the radio go to Configuration > Send or click directly on the Send tab in the Tool Bar. A send window is displayed to confirm send action. Initial Portal releases do not incorporate a rollback capability. Once a configuration has been sent it is committed.
  • Page 163 Eclipse User Manual 2. Figure 3-10 shows a typical DAC Tributary Lines screen for a DAC 1x155o (1xSTM1/OC3 optical), which provides a view/change capability for commissioned/uncommissioned, tributary name, and tributary status. 3. The commissioned tick-box provides a visual reference of tributary status. It...
  • Page 164 Chapter 3. Eclipse Configuration DAC ES Figure 3-11shows an example of a typical DAC ES Plug-ins screen. Typical DAC ES Plug-ins screen Figure 3-11. Plug-in identifier Select operation mode Select E1 or DS-1 Select one or two radio path channels and...
  • Page 165 Eclipse User Manual Configuring the DAC ES 1. From the Plug-Ins opening screen, click on the Plug-in line to open a menu of all plug-ins installed in the IDC. Click on the required DAC ES. 2. Figure 3-11 on page 3-30 shows a typical DAC ES Plug-ins screen, which provides a view/change capability for operational mode, channel capacities, and for port priorities, conditions and status.
  • Page 166 Chapter 3. Eclipse Configuration • Mode supports up to four separate VLANs. VLAN 1 is the same as VLAN for Mixed Mode, where dedicated transport is provided for high priority Port 1 traffic. For Ports 2, 3 and 4, three separate VLANs (VLANs 2, 3 and 4) are supported over C2, with internal VLAN tagging of the packets ensuring correct end-to-end matching of ports over the radio link.
  • Page 167 Eclipse User Manual : Click to view and select auto-detect or a specified cable type. The MdiX normal setting is Auto, where the auto negotiation feature of the DAC ES senses and sets the port connection cable type to Mdi or Mdix (straight or cross-over cable respectively).
  • Page 168 Chapter 3. Eclipse Configuration • Port Default sets the queue controller priority on a port basis. It ignores any 802.1p VLAN priority tags or IP DiffServ priority values. Port Default priority settings are made in the Port Priority column. Refer to Step 10.
  • Page 169 Eclipse User Manual : Flow control is an option for full-duplex links only. Enable Flow Control Flow control is implemented by the use of IEEE 802.3x PAUSE frames, which tell the remote node to stop or restart transmission to ensure that the amount of data in the receive buffer does not exceed a ‘high water mark’.

  • Page 170: Protection Configuration

    Chapter 3. Eclipse Configuration Protection Configuration Protection configuration only applies to the Eclipse Node. Two RAC plug-ins of the same type are required to provide protection, with one being assigned as the primary RAC, and the other as the secondary.

  • Page 171: Configuring Protection

    Eclipse User Manual Configuring Protection Use the following procedure to view and configure protection options: • : The current protection type will be displayed in this box. Protection Type Click to view a submenu of protection options: non protected, hot standby, frequency diversity, space diversity, ring protection.
  • Page 172 Chapter 3. Eclipse Configuration • Ring protection requires two antennas, each with an ODU; one each for the ‘east’ and ‘west’ facing directions. The ODUs are set to different frequencies and both are online. In effect they operate as two back-to-back nonprotected radios, with the protection provided by circuit switching at an E1 or DS1 level around the ring.
  • Page 173 Eclipse User Manual • Click on the INU graphic which is displaying the location of the secondary RAC. This will switch the position of the primary and secondary RACs; what was the primary RAC will now be the secondary, and vice versa.

  • Page 174: Circuits Configuration

    5.925 - 7.11 4.000 - 5.000 Circuits Configuration Circuits configuration only applies to the Eclipse Node. The Circuits configuration screen provides view/change settings for tributary circuits and for circuit routing on the TDM backplane between RAC, DAC and AUX plug-ins. In this way circuits can be routed between RAC plug-ins, dropped/inserted from RAC to DAC and/or AUX plug-ins, routed between DAC plug-ins or between DAC and AUX plug-ins.
  • Page 175 Eclipse User Manual • Circuits configuration screens are identical for nonprotected, hot standby, space diversity and frequency diversity links. For ring protection the only difference is in the terminology used for port-to-port connections. • For protected configurations, circuit connections are synchronized for both RACs.
  • Page 176 Chapter 3. Eclipse Configuration Typical Circuits Screen for a Configured Node Figure 3-17. Select backplane 24 / 100 Table shows circuit configurable modules. Click on one to view its port-to-port connections. With toggles in the up (horizontal) position, connections are shown...
  • Page 177 Eclipse User Manual Expanded View of Circuit Connections Figure 3-18. With toggles in the down position connections are shown port-by-port Circuit names are user defined Buttons provide access to connect functions for unallocated circuits and to disconnect functions for connected circuits Port refers to the timeslot to/from the TDM bus.
  • Page 178 Chapter 3. Eclipse Configuration Ring Circuit Connections Figure 3-19. Only E1 or DS1 Backplane settings are valid for ring protection Table shows circuit configurable modules and their circuit capacity Connections box defines circuits as drop & insert for local connections to...
  • Page 179 Eclipse User Manual Establishing New Circuit Connections Figure 3-20. Clicking on a line in the module box determines the from priority. May also be selected using the first from button in the lower From / To line. Clicking on any line in...
  • Page 180 Chapter 3. Eclipse Configuration Example Circuit Connections with a DAC ES Figure 3-21. With a DAC ES fitted select only E1 or DS1 Description box lists circuit configurable cards. Click on one to view its port-to-port connections Example shows Link 1...

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