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Page 1: Adapt4 Xg1 Radio
Adapt4, Inc. Adapt4 XG1 Radio Installation Manual A4-00103-011-01, Rev. 0.7b December 2, 2005 Installation Manual, Rev. 0.6... - Page 2 However, questions regarding the information contained in this document are welcomed. Adapt4, Inc. also reserves the right to make changes to the specifications of the XG1 Series and to the information contained in this document at any time without notice.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Adapt4, Inc. Table of Contents Adapt4 XG1 Radio......................1 Installation Manual ......................1 A4-00103-011-01, Rev. 0.7 November 22, 2005............1 Table of Contents......................3 Overview........................4 Admin Tab ........................8 Download Tab......................10 Startup Config Tab....................... 12 1.3.1 Network Configuration Panel .................. 13 1.3.2 Network Status Panel.................... -
Page 4: Overview
The XG1 Installation Software provides a tool that enables a field installer to configure an Adapt4 XG1 radio as part of its installation in the field. The field installer “installs” the radio to make it capable of communicating on the correct network. Subsequently, the Network Operator will “commission”... - Page 5 Figure 1.0-1 illustrates an XG1 radio network, which is comprised of three XG1 radio Remote Sites and a Base Station (Hub). The Remote Sites are further comprised of an antenna, the XG1 radio and end-user equipment. The end-user equipment is attached to the radio via Ethernet and/or RS-232 serial cables.
- Page 6 Adapt4, Inc. The Field Engineer performs the following basic steps to install a Remote Site XG1 radio: ! " ! & " & " & & + ' & # " # & % " 1" & " XG1 Radio Installation Manual...
- Page 7 E t he r n e t hu b E t he r n e t s t r a i gh t -t h ro u g h ca b l e Figure 1.0-2: Connecting XG1 Radio to a Laptop...
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Page 8: Admin Tab
Adapt4, Inc. 1.1 Admin Tab General: Use the Admin tab (Figure 1.1-1) to log onto the XG1 radio Installation Software for operator authentication and to test communications with the radio connected to the laptop via the Ethernet port. In addition, the operator may save some default configuration parameters (such as the default radio IP address) for convenience during subsequent installations. - Page 9 Adapt4, Inc. configuration by clicking the Load From File button. This stores the laptop installation application configuration, not the radio configuration. The configuration items stored are default IP address/mask of radio.
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Page 10: Download Tab
Adapt4, Inc. 1.2 Download Tab General: Use this tab to install (download) new software onto the XG1 radio, if the Network Operator provided a new version of software. The laptop sends this software to the radio via the Ethernet connection. - Page 11 Adapt4, Inc. Table 1.2-1: Description of Download Files EMS: Download Tab Description Type ControllerVersion Version of Dig Microprocessor Firmware Read-only text CoefficientsVersion Version of Coefficients File Read-only text DSPVersion Version of DSP Firmware Read-only text FPGAVersion Version of FPGA code...
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Page 12: Startup Config Tab
Adapt4, Inc. 1.3 Startup Config Tab General: Use this tab to give the XG1 radio the minimum network configuration that it needs to join (become part of) the network. After the radio has this information, it will receive further configuration over-the-air from the EMS. The radio needs the proper Network ID to join the network and needs the Radio Function to perform the correct role: Hub (Base Station), Remote, Mobile/Remote, or Digipeater/Remote. -
Page 13: Network Configuration Panel
Adapt4, Inc. 1.3.1 Network Configuration Panel 1. Set the Network ID and Radio Function fields: • Enter the Network ID in decimal or hexadecimal (beginning with “0x”). For example: 25238 (decimal) or 0x6296 (hexadecimal). These two example values are equivalent (refer to the same network). - Page 14 SNR Beep On is selected (and the laptop sound is enabled), a beep will sound at a rate proportional to the signal strength. This enables the Installer to adjust the antenna without viewing the laptop screen. 1.14 XG1 Radio Installation Manual...
- Page 15 Adapt4, Inc. Table 1.3-1: Description of Startup Config Tab Fields EMS: Startup Config Tab Description Type Network ID A value in every multicarrier Read-write integer transmission that identifies the network; determined by the network planner. FEC Rate Forward error-correction rate Read-write pick list (none, 1/2, 3/4, 7/8);...
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Page 16: Interfaces Config Tab
RTS/CTS delay. See Table 1.4-1 for more information on these variables. 2. Click Send Config to Radio when all the variables have been defined to configure serial port. 3. A test fixture may be used to test the serial ports. For further information, contact Adapt4. 1.16 XG1 Radio Installation Manual... - Page 17 Adapt4, Inc. Table 1.4-1: Serial Port Configuration Option Description Baud rate Serial port baud rate; standard rates are 1200, 2400, 9600, 19200 and 38400 baud. Protocol Port protocol: Transparent, Data Flow Systems, Modbus, Modbus ASCII, or DNP.3 Line Discipline 2-wire, RTS/CTS Signaling, or Full RS 232 Signaling...
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Page 18: Channels Tab
Select the option you want in the Display Format area. Figure 1.5-1 shows the channel number and frequency (Chans+Freqs) display format; Figure 1.5-2 shows a snippet of the Channel-only (Chans) display format. 1.18 XG1 Radio Installation Manual... -
Page 19: Most Common Steps To Use
Adapt4, Inc. Figure 1.5-2: Channels Tab (Channel-only display format) Note: Normally, blocking interference channels is only done at the Base Station, because that site sends the blocked channel information automatically to all remotes. However, the Channel Set must be selected at each remote site. -
Page 20: Advanced Features
KHz-per-Click field. Some standard ranges are: 6.25 KHz, 12 KHz and 25 KHz, but non-standard ranges may be used. When you click on a checkbox in the channel list after setting these values, the equivalent number of channels is blocked. 1.20 XG1 Radio Installation Manual... -
Page 21: Spectrum Analyzer Tab
Adapt4, Inc. 1.6 Spectrum Analyzer Tab General: A unique feature of the XG1 radio is that it does a distributed/network-wide spectral analysis of each band. Each Remote Site contributes its local view of the spectrum and the Base Station creates a composite view. This screen plots 480 channels of the band and shows a graphic representation of the detected RF energy (log 10 of the signal strength reported by the radio). - Page 22 Adapt4, Inc. Figure 1.6-2: Zoomed In Plot 1.22 XG1 Radio Installation Manual...
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Page 23: Summary
Now that the Remote Site is installed, it is ready for commissioning by the Network Operator so that it may begin transferring user traffic over the radio network. The Adapt4 radio network appears like an Ethernet switch, so that it can transparently support most layer-3 protocols, such as IP and IPX. -
Page 24: Glossary
The values are in tenths of a dB. The practical range is -1000 (lowest power) to 0 (nominal). On the form, enter a negative number, such as -52 for a 5.2-dB reduction in power. 1.24 XG1 Radio Installation Manual... -
Page 25: Operational And Safety Warnings
Adapt4, Inc. Operational and Safety Warnings RF Exposure The equipment described herein emits radio frequency (RF) energy and requires professional installation. Although the power emitted is two watts or less, care should be taken to use the radio equipment properly to avoid the concentrated radio frequency energy near an antenna, especially a directional antenna (for example, a yagi antenna). -
Page 26: Questions Or Comments On This Manual
If you find a problem with any of the information in this manual or have suggestions on how it could be improved, please contact us at the address below: Adapt4, Inc. Documentation Department 605 N. John Rodes Blvd. Melbourne, FL 32934 Alternatively, e-mail us at: sales@adapt4.com 1.26 XG1 Radio Installation Manual... - Page 27 Adapt 4, Inc. 605 N. John Rodes Boulevard Melbourne, FL 32934 (321) 751-2811 www.adapt4.com info@adapt4.com...
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