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QUICK START GUIDE PTP 820C System Release 9.0...
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PTP 820C Quick Start Guide Introduction Thank you for purchasing Cambium Networks PTP 820C equipment. This guide is provided to assist operators in setting up and configuring a PTP 820C 2+0 dual-polarization direct-mount link with Multi-carrier ABC and XPIC. For detailed instructions of all supported PTP 820C link types, refer the PTP 820C Installation Guide.
Hardware configuration, including the type of mediation devices required, differs for different configurations. For other configurations besides the 2+0 dual-polarization direct-mount XPIC configuration described in this Quick Setup guide, refer to the PTP 820C Installation Guide. When tightening the captive screws, use 20 Nm torque for radio-antenna, radio-mediation device, and mediation device-antenna connections.
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PTP 820C Quick Start Guide To install a PTP 820C unit in a direct-mount dual- polarization configuration Connect the OMT Connect the PTP Kit to the antenna 820C unit to the Prior to the installation, and secure it with OMT Kit using the follow the antenna four screws.
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PTP 820C Quick Start Guide To connect an electrical Ethernet cable Insert the CAT5E cable Remove the gland cap into the gland cap and and rubber from the into the rubber gland. gland body Secure the cable to the lip of the gland using a tie wrap.
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PTP 820C Quick Start Guide To connect a DC power cable Remove the gland cap and rubber from the Strip off 45 mm from the gland body cable jacket and expose 10 mm at the edge of each of the two wires.
PTP 820C Quick Start Guide Cable Grounding No grounding is required for optical (SFP) cables. External shielded CAT5E cable should be grounded to the antenna tower at the top (next to the PTP 820 unit) and the bottom of the external run and every 50m using the PTP 820 Grounding kit for CAT5E F/UTP 8mm cable.
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PTP 820C Quick Start Guide Installing and Connecting a PoE Injector To mount a PoE Injector on the wall Mount and tighten the PoE Injector to a Drill two 6mm diameter wall using two M6 bolts and anchors. holes with 100mm...
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PTP 820C Quick Start Guide To mount a PoE Injector on a 19” rack Mount the Injector to a 19" rack using a 19" rack adaptor. Mount the Injector on the adaptor through the wall mounting holes, using M6 screws and washers.
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PTP 820C Quick Start Guide To mount a PoE Injector on an ETSI rack Mount the PoE Injector to an ETSI rack using a 19" rack adaptor and ETSI adapting ears. Connect ETSI adapting ears to a 19" rack adaptor using four M6 screws.
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To connect the PoE Injector cables The total length of the cable between the PTP 820C port and the Switch/Router the device is connected to should not exceed 100m/328ft. This length includes the connection between the PTP 820C and the PoE Injector ( ≤...
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PTP 820C Quick Start Guide Grounding the PTP 820C Loosen the nut, plain washer, and serrated washer from the GND stud, using the metric offset hexagon key and the wrench. Place the cable lug supplied with the grounding kit in place on the screw and secure the cable lug.
Grounding for MultiCore Mediation Devices MultiCore Mediation Devices (MCMDs) are not grounded. In order to add grounding, the MCMD can be connected to the PTP 820C using a Grounding Jumper. To connect the Grounding Jumper: When you secure the MCMD to the antenna,...
PTP 820C Quick Start Guide Changing the Default IP Address Select Platform > Management > Networking > Local. The Local Networking Configuration page opens. Select IPv4 or IPv6. The unit will use the selected protocol when initiating communications. Description of...
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Installing the Activation Key New PTP 820C units are delivered with a default activation key that enables you to manage and configure the unit. Additional feature and capacity support requires you to enter an activation key cipher in the Activation Key Configuration page.
PTP 820C Quick Start Guide Configuring the Link The Web EMS provides wizards to configure radio links. The wizards guide you through configuration of the basic radio parameters and services necessary to establish a working pipe link. T o configure a 1+0 link using the Quick Configuration wizard, select Quick Configuration > PIPE > Multi-Carrier ABC >...
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PTP 820C Quick Start Guide Set the transmission and received radio frequency in MHz. Enter the desired TX signal level (TSL). The range of values depends on the frequency and RFU type. Select On or Off to mute or unmute the TX output of the RFU.
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PTP 820C Quick Start Guide Review the parameters and click Submit to complete configuration of the link. After you click Submit, the unit is reset. Page 19...
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PTP 820C Quick Start Guide Link Verification Verify that the Received Signal Level (RSL) is up to +/- 3 dB from the expected (calculated) level at both ends of the link. You can measure the RSL at the BNC port indicated in the figure to the left.
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PTP 820C Quick Start Guide Antenna Alignment and Optimization 1. Align the antennas with only one co-polarized Radio carrier activated. To mute the second carrier, Parameters Page select the carrier in the Radio Parameters page of the Web EMS (Radio > Radio Parameters) and set TX mute to O 2.
(https://support.cambiumnetworks.com). Hardware warranty Cambium’s standard hardware warranty is for one (1) year from date of shipment from Cambium Networks or a Cambium distributor. Cambium Networks warrants that hardware will conform to the relevant published specifications and will be free from material defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service.
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