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FibeAir
FibeAir
January 2019
Part ID: BM-0266-0 | Doc ID: DOC-00036522 Rev D.12
© Copyright 2019 by Ceragon Networks Ltd. All rights reserved.
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IP-20C
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IP-20C Assured

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  • Page 1: Installation Guide

    Installation Guide ® FibeAir IP-20C ® FibeAir IP-20C Assured January 2019 Part ID: BM-0266-0 | Doc ID: DOC-00036522 Rev D.12 © Copyright 2019 by Ceragon Networks Ltd. All rights reserved.

  • Page 2: Information To User

    Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured Notice This document contains information that is proprietary to Ceragon Networks Ltd. No part of this publication may be reproduced, modified, or distributed without prior written authorization of Ceragon Networks Ltd. This document is provided as is, without warranty of any kind.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured Table of Contents 1. Before You Start ....................... 9 Important Notes .......................... 9 Safety Precautions & Declared Material..................9 1.2.1 General Equipment Precautions ....................9 1.2.2 Précautions générales relatives à l'équipement ................ 10 1.2.3 Allgemeine Vorsichtsmaßnahmen für die Anlage ..............
  • Page 4 Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured Securing the Cables ........................39 Special Instructions for use of Glands ..................40 3.8.1 General Installation Procedure ....................41 Connecting an Optical Fiber Cable and SFP ................46 3.10 Connecting a DC Power Cable ....................50 3.11...
  • Page 5 Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured MultiCore 2+2 HSB Single Polarization Direct Mount.............. 102 MultiCore 2+2 HSB Single Polarization Remote Mount............106 6.8.1 6-13 GHz ..........................107 6.8.2 15-42 GHz ..........................110 2 x MultiCore 2+0 Dual Polarization Direct Mount ..............113 6.10...
  • Page 6 Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured List of Figures Figure 1: IP-20C Rear View (Left) and Front View (Right) ..............13 Figure 2: Cable Gland Construction ....................13 Figure 3: IP-20C Interfaces – Descriptive Labels ................14 Figure 4: IP-20C Interfaces – Letter Labels ..................14 Figure 5: Channel Ranges ........................
  • Page 7 Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured List of Tables Table 1: Channel-Port Mapping, 1W27W8 ..................16 Table 2: Channel-Port Mapping, 7W81W2 ..................17 Table 3: MCMD Comparison ......................18 Table 4: Adaptors and Installation Kits, 6 GHz – 18 GHz ..............22 Table 5: Adaptors and Installation Kits, 23 GHz –...

  • Page 8: About This Guide

    Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured About This Guide This guide describes the FibeAir IP-20C installation procedures and provides additional information concerning system parts and frequency bands. What You Should Know For the warranty to be honored, install the unit in accordance with the instructions in this manual.

  • Page 9: Before You Start

    To avoid malfunctioning or personnel injuries, equipment or accessories/kits/plug-in unit installation, requires qualified and trained personnel. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Ceragon Networks could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Where special cables, shields, adapters and grounding kits are supplied or described in this manual, these items must be used, to comply with the FCC regulations.

  • Page 10: Précautions Générales Relatives À L'équipement

    Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured In Norway and Sweden: Equipment connected to the protective earthing of the building installation through the mains connection or through other equipment with a connection to protective earthing – and to a cable distribution system using coaxial cable, may in some circumstances create a fire hazard.

  • Page 11: Pre-Installation Instructions

    Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured Pre-Installation Instructions 1.3.1 Packing The equipment should be packed and sealed in moisture absorbing bags. 1.3.2 Transportation and Storage The equipment cases are prepared for shipment by air, truck, railway and sea, suitable for handling by forklift trucks and slings.
  • Page 12 Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured Advanced identity management and password policy enforcement. • Security events log. • • Secure product architecture and development. The following products are included in the FibeAir IP-20 Assured platform: • FibeAir IP-20C Assured •...

  • Page 13: Product Hardware Description

    Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured Product Hardware Description IP-20C Hardware Overview IP-20C features an all-outdoor dual-carrier architecture consisting of a single unit directly mounted on the antenna. Figure 1: IP-20C Rear View (Left) and Front View (Right)

  • Page 14: Ip-20C Interfaces

    Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured 2.1.1 IP-20C Interfaces Two labelling formats are available for IP-20C, as shown in the following figures. Except for the interface labelling, these versions are identical. Figure 3: IP-20C Interfaces – Descriptive Labels Figure 4: IP-20C Interfaces –...
  • Page 15 Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured Data Port 1 for GbE traffic: • ◦ Electric: 10/100/1000Base-T. Supports PoE. ◦ Optical: 1000Base-SX (or X-LX-ZX/XD) Data Port 2 for GbE traffic: • ◦ Electric: 10/100/1000Base-T ◦ Optical: 1000Base-SX (or X-LX-ZX/XD) •...

  • Page 16: Channel-Port Mapping To Polarization

    Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured 2.1.2 Channel-Port Mapping to Polarization Two transceiver chains and two diplexers are embedded in each IP-20C unit. In most cases, both diplexers are the same exact type. When the diplexers are the same type, radio ports 1 and 2 cover the exact same frequency range.

  • Page 17: Figure 6: V And H Polarization

    Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured Figure 6: V and H Polarization To assign the channels to different polarizations, a different system with a different marketing model should be ordered. The following marketing model represents a system in which V polarization is covered...

  • Page 18: Multicore Mediation Devices (Mcmd)

    Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured Figure 8: Separation Criteria when Working with Two Diplexer Types Because diplexer coverage and channelization plans vary in different parts of the world for specific applications, please consult with Ceragon pre-sales representatives for support. MultiCore Mediation Devices (MCMD)

  • Page 19: Poe Injector

    Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured Figure 10: OMT PoE Injector The PoE injector is an outdoor unit which can be mounted on a wall, pole, or indoor rack. Each PoE Injector kit includes the following items: •...

  • Page 20: Poe Injector Interfaces

    Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured 2.3.1 PoE Injector Interfaces Power-Over-Ethernet (PoE) Port • GbE Data Port supporting 10/100/1000Base-T • DC Power Port 1 -(18-60)V or -(40-60)V • • DC Power Port 2 -(18-60)V • Grounding screw Figure 12: PoE Injector Ports...

  • Page 21: System Components

    Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured System Components The following figures show the main components used in the IP-20C installation procedures. Note! The availability of the installation components follows the IP-20C frequency rollout as stated in the published roadmap.

  • Page 22: Adaptors And Installation Kits

    Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured Adaptors and Installation Kits Table 4: Adaptors and Installation Kits, 6 GHz – 18 GHz Description 6 GHz 7-8 GHz 10-11 GHz 13 GHz 15 GHz 18 GHz IP-20C DUAL COUPLER KIT...

  • Page 23: Table 5: Adaptors And Installation Kits, 23 Ghz - 38 Ghz

    Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured Table 5: Adaptors and Installation Kits, 23 GHz – 38 GHz Description 23 GHz 26 GHz 28-31 GHz 32 GHz 38 GHz IP-20C DUAL IP-20C_DUAL_CPLR_kit_26G IP-20C_DUAL_CPLR_kit_28G COUPLER KIT 20C_DUAL_CPLR_kit_23G 20C_DUAL_CPLR_kit_32G 20C_DUAL_CPLR_ki t_38G...

  • Page 24: Table 7: Adaptors And Installation Kits, Remote Mount - 18 Ghz - 42 Ghz

    Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured Remote Mount 6GHz 7-8GHz 10-11GHz 13GHz 15GHz RM_mill RM_mill RM_mill RM_mill RM_mill Table 7: Adaptors and Installation Kits, Remote Mount - 18 GHz – 42 GHz Remote Mount 18GHz 23GHz 26GHz 28-31GHz...

  • Page 25: Table 10: Imperial To Mm Transitions - 6Ghz - 15Ghz

    Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured Table 10: Imperial to mm Transitions – 6GHz – 15GHz Imperial to mm 6GHz 7-8GHz 10-11GHz 13GHz 15GHz Transitions RFU-C ADAPTOR KIT TO ADPT_RFU-C6-RM_Imp ADPT_RFU-C7_8- ADPT_RFU-C10_11-RM_Imp ADPT_RFU-C13-RM_Imp ADPT_RFU-C15-RM_Imp IMPERIAL ANT. RM_Imp RFU-C ADAPTOR KIT TO...

  • Page 26: Table 12: Antenna Circ. Adapters For Omt - 6Ghz - 18Ghz

    Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured Table 12: Antenna Circ. Adapters for OMT – 6GHz – 18GHz Note: This adapter is not required if the antenna is equipped with a circular feeder. Such antenna will have the following marketing model structure: Am-size(ft)-freq-CIRC-mnf.

  • Page 27: Table 13: Antenna Circ. Adapters For Omt - 23Ghz - 42Ghz

    Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured Table 13: Antenna Circ. Adapters for OMT – 23GHz – 42GHz Note: This adapter is not required if the antenna is equipped with a circular feeder. Such antenna will have the following marketing model structure: Am-size(ft)-freq-CIRC-mnf.

  • Page 28: Antenna Connection

    Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured Antenna Connection IP-20C can be mounted directly for all frequencies (6-42 GHz) using the following antenna types (for integrated antennas, specific antennas part numbers are required): CommScope: VHLP series • • RFS: SB/SC series •...

  • Page 29: Power Specifications

    Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured Power Specifications 2.7.1 Electrical Requirements • -48V DC Nominal • Maximum current rating 1.5 A Maximum Cable length 300 meter • • Maximum cable size for PoE cable is 24 AWG, with maximum current up to 2A from the power source.

  • Page 30: Cable Installation And Grounding

    Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured Cable Installation and Grounding Minimum and Maximum Cable Diameter To fit the gland, the outer cable diameter should be between 6-10 mm. This applies to all glands on both the IP-20C unit and the PoE Injector.
  • Page 31 Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured To connect the grounding kit: 1 Strip the cable jacket. 2 Place the cable in the middle of the grounding bracket. 3 Close the grounding bracket around the cable. Page 31 of 171...
  • Page 32 Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured 4 Tighten the two screws to secure the grounding bracket around the cable. 5 Install the grounding lug on the grounding bar, or directly to the tower. 6 Tighten the grounding lug.

  • Page 33: Grounding The Ip-20C Unit

    Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured Grounding the IP-20C Unit Required Tools • Metric offset wrench key wrench #3 • Metric wrench 10mm Procedure 7 On the front of each IP-20C unit, loosen the nut, plain washer, and serrated washer from the GND stud, using the metric offset hexagon key and the wrench.

  • Page 34: Power Source

    Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured Power Source The power cable must be plugged into the unit before turning on the external power. When selecting a power source, the following must be considered: DC power can be from -40 VDC to -60 VDC.

  • Page 35: Available Cable Options

    Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured Available Cable Options 3.6.1 Fiber Optic Cables - Single Mode Table 17: Fiber Optic Cables - Single Mode Marketing P/N Description IP-20_FO_SM_LC2LC_ARM_7m CABLE,FO,DUAL LC/LC,7M,SM,55mm OPEN END,M28 GLAND,ARMORED,OU IP-20_FO_SM_LC2LC_ARM_15m CABLE,FO,DUAL LC/LC,15M,SM,55mm OPEN END,M28...

  • Page 36: Dc Cable And Connector

    Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured Marketing P/N Description GLAND,ARMORED IP-20_FO_MM_LC2LC_ARM_150m CABLE,FO,DUAL LC/LC,150M,MM,55mm OPEN END,M28 GLAND,ARMORED IP-20_FO_MM_LC2LC_ARM_200m CABLE,FO,DUAL LC/LC,200M,MM,55mm OPEN END,M28 GLAND,ARMORED 3.6.3 DC Cable and Connector Table 19: DC Cable and Connector Marketing P/N Description Outdoor_DC_cbl_2x18AWG_drum CABLE,305M,OUTDOOR_DC_CBL_2X18AWG_DRUM...

  • Page 37: Figure 23: Cable Design

    Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured Marketing P/N Description CAT5E_SFUTP_Outdoor_75m CABLE,RJ45 TO RJ45 STR 75M,CAT-5E,ETHER,UV RES CAT5E_SFUTP_Outdoor_305m_drum CABLE,MATERIAL,CAT-5E,SFUTP,4X2X24AWG,UV RESISTANCE,305M CAT5E_Arm_50m CABLE,RJ45 TO RJ45 STR,50M,CAT-5E,M28 GLAN,ARM,UV RESISTANCE CAT5E_Arm_70m CAT5E_Arm_75mCABLE,RJ45 TO RJ45 STR,70M,CAT-5E,M28 GLAN,ARM,UV RESISTANCE CAT5E_Arm_305m_drum CABLE,MATERIAL,CAT-5E,FTP,4X2X24AWG,ARMORED,UV RESIST,305M This cable has the following specifications: Suitable for: •...

  • Page 38: Outdoor Ethernet Cable Specifications

    Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured WHITE-orange ORANGE WHITE-green GREEN WHITE-brown BROWN 3.6.6 Outdoor Ethernet Cable Specifications Table 23: Outdoor Ethernet Cable Specifications – Electrical Requirements Cable type CAT-5e SFUTP, 4 pairs, according to ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B-2 Wire gage 24 AWG...

  • Page 39: Outdoor Dc Cable Specifications

    Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured 3.6.7 Outdoor DC Cable Specifications Table 25: Outdoor DC Cable Specifications – Electrical Requirements Cable type tinned copper wires Wire gage 18 AWG (for <100m installations) 12 AWG (for >100m installations) Stranding...

  • Page 40: Special Instructions For Use Of Glands

    Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured Special Instructions for use of Glands Note: Each IP-20C unit is supplied with two glands. If additional glands are required, they must be ordered separately, in kits of five glands each. Table 28: Glands Kit...

  • Page 41: General Installation Procedure

    Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured 3.8.1 General Installation Procedure This procedure applies to all cable types, and explains how to install the cables using long glands. The gland is supplied assembled. 1 Before inserting a cable, you must disassemble the gland cap and gland rubber from the gland body.
  • Page 42 Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured 4 Slide the cable into the body of the gland. If you are using a gland cap (see Step 5), make sure to leave enough space for the gland cap to fit into the gland without disturbing the cable.
  • Page 43 Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured 7 If you used an M28 gland cap to close the gland when raising the gland and cable to the radio unit, remove the gland cap from the gland at this point by unscrewing the cap.

  • Page 44: Figure 24: Tightening The Front Portion Of The Gland

    Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured 10 Insert the main part of the gland into the thread in the radio body and tighten until there is full contact and the gasket is fully contained between the gland and the radio and cannot be seen. Tighten the gland gently and make sure there is no resistance.
  • Page 45 Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured 12 Secure the cable to the lip of the gland using a tie wrap. Page 45 of 171 Ceragon Proprietary and Confidential...

  • Page 46: Connecting An Optical Fiber Cable And Sfp

    Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured Connecting an Optical Fiber Cable and SFP To connect an optical fiber cable and the SFP transceiver: 1 Use a pre-assembled cable. 2 Split the connector into two separate LC connectors (one for each fiber).
  • Page 47 Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured 6 Insert the fibers with the connectors one by one into the cable gland. 7 Secure the cable to the lip of the gland using a tie wrap. Important Note! If you are raising the cable to a radio unit on a tower, this step is crucial to prevent the cable from slipping from the gland, which could damage the connector.
  • Page 48 Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured 8 Connect the fibers to the SFP transceiver. Listen for the “click” to ensure that they are fully inserted. 9 Remove the tie wrap securing the cable to the gland. Note: A new tie wrap must be used to secure the cable to the gland at the end of the procedure, as described in Step 13.
  • Page 49 Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured 12 Tighten the gland cap. Important Note! Before tightening the gland, make sure the gland is aligned with the tapped hole in the unit. Tightening the gland at an angle can ruin the thread on the gland and prevent proper sealing of the interface Tighten the gland gently and make sure there is no resistance.

  • Page 50: Connecting A Dc Power Cable

    Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured 3.10 Connecting a DC Power Cable Note: The DC power cable and connector must be ordered separately. See DC Cable and Connector on page 36. To connect a DC power cable: 1 Strip off 45 mm from the cable jacket.
  • Page 51 Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured 6 Tighten the two top screws. 7 Plug the power cable with connector into the IP-20C power connector. 8 Tighten the two front screws. Page 51 of 171 Ceragon Proprietary and Confidential...

  • Page 52: Connecting The Ethernet Cable

    Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured 9 Screw the gland into the radio unit Important Note! Before tightening the gland, make sure the gland is even with the cover. Tighten the gland gently and make sure there is no resistance.

  • Page 53: Preparing The Ethernet Cable And Plug-In Field

    Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured If you using a pre-assembled Ethernet cable, follow the instructions in section 3.11.2, Preparing the Ethernet Cable Already Assembled, then proceed to section 3.11.3, Connection of Ethernet Cable to IP-20C. Note: To ensure proper grounding and connectivity, it is recommended to use pre-assembled Ethernet cables.
  • Page 54 Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured 3 Do not strip off the end of the cable shield, but rather, twist the shield to form a braid. 4 Roll back the foil shield insulation and wrap the drain wire around the foil. Do not remove any insulation from the conductors.

  • Page 55: Preparing The Ethernet Cable Already Assembled

    Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured Important Note! To ensure proper grounding, it is essential that the twisted braid be firmly connected to the RJ45 plug. 11 Crimp the RJ45 plug with the crimp tool. Make sure the twisted shield is crimped firmly to the RJ45 plug.

  • Page 56: Connection Of Ethernet Cable To Ip-20C

    Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured 3 Insert the CAT5E cable into the gland body. 3.11.3 Connection of Ethernet Cable to IP-20C To connect the Ethernet cable to the IP-20C: 1 Remove the relevant cap from the IP-20C radio. You can use the side of the gland to unscrew the cap.
  • Page 57 Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured 3 Screw the gland into the radio unit. Important Note! Before tightening the gland, make sure the gland is even with the cover. Tighten the gland gently and make sure there is no resistance.

  • Page 58: Management Connection For 4X4 Mimo And 1+1/2+2 Hsb Configurations

    Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured 3.12 Management Connection for 4x4 MIMO and 1+1/2+2 HSB Configurations In 4x4 MIMO and all HSB protection configurations, two Y-splitter cables and a special signaling cable must be used to connect the management ports (MGT/PROT) of the two IP-20C units and provide management access to each unit.

  • Page 59: Figure 26: Mimo/Protection Signaling Cable Pinouts

    Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured Figure 25: MIMO/Protection Signaling Cable Pinouts Note: Other than the pinout connection described above, the cable should be prepared according to the cable preparation procedure described in Connecting the Ethernet Cable on page 52.

  • Page 60: Connecting The Mimo/Protection Splitters And Protection Signaling Cable

    Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured 3.12.2 Connecting the MIMO/Protection Splitters and Protection Signaling Cable Each splitter has three ports: • System plug (“Sys”) – The system plug should be connected to the IP-20C’s management port. • Management port (“Mng”) – A standard CAT5E cable should be connected to the splitter’s management port in order to utilize out-of-band (external)

  • Page 61: Poe Injector Installation And Connection

    Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured PoE Injector Installation and Connection PoE Injector Cable Connection The PoE Injector cables are connected similar to the IP-20C. • To connect the Ethernet (CAT5E) cable to the PoE or Data port, refer to Connection of Ethernet Cable to IP-20C on page 56.

  • Page 62: Poe Injector Grounding

    Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured PoE Injector Grounding To ground the PoE Injector: 1 On the right side of each PoE Injector, loosen the screw, plain washer, and serrated washer. 2 Place the cable lug (supplied with the PoE injector kit) between the plain and serrated washer.
  • Page 63 Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured 5 Tighten the nuts. Page 63 of 171 Ceragon Proprietary and Confidential...

  • Page 64: Poe Injector Pole Mount Installation

    Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured PoE Injector Pole Mount Installation List of Items Item Description Quantity Remarks PoE Injector Required Tools • Slot Screwdriver Procedure To mount the PoE Injector on a pole: 1 Mount and tighten the PoE Injector to a pole with a diameter of 114 mm using a stainless steel hose clamp.

  • Page 65: Poe Injector 19" Rack Installation

    Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured PoE Injector 19” Rack Installation List of Items Item Description Quantity Remarks PoE Injector PoE Injector 19” Rack Mount Kit Required Tools Philips Screwdriver • To mount the PoE Injector on a rack: 1 Mount the PoE Injector to a 19”...
  • Page 66 Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured Page 66 of 171 Ceragon Proprietary and Confidential...

  • Page 67: Poe Injector Etsi Rack Installation

    Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured PoE Injector ETSI Rack Installation List of Items Item Description Quantity Remarks PoE Injector PoE Injector ETSI Rack Mount Kit Required Tools Philips Screwdriver • To mount the PoE Injector to an ETSI rack: 1 Mount the PoE Injector to an ETSI rack using a 19”...
  • Page 68 Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured 4 Mount the 19” rack adaptor with the ETSI ears on the ETSI rack using four M6 screws and cage nuts. Note: For this type of installation, a 2RU space is required.

  • Page 69: Generic Installation Procedures

    Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured Generic Installation Procedures General Notes Concerning All Installation Procedures Since the IP-20C architecture is of a Dual Core nature, each dual core configuration can be considered as single core configuration hardware ready for its dual core counterpart.

  • Page 70: Torque Requirements

    Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured Torque Requirements When tightening the captive screws, use 20 Nm torque for radio-antenna, radio- mediation device, and mediation device-antenna connections. In order to avoid misalignment, screws should be tightened progressively. When fastening a waveguide to the radio or mediation device, use the following torque, according to frequency and screw type: •...

  • Page 71: Ip-20C Dc Pole Mount Procedure

    Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured IP-20C DC Pole Mount Procedure Note! The pole diameter range for pole mount installations is 8.89 cm – 11.43 cm (3.5 inches – 4.5 inches). List of Items Item Description Quantity Remarks...
  • Page 72 Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured For 6-13 GHz Only Mount and tighten the IP-20C Remote Mount Adaptor plate (supplied in IP-20C Adaptor Remote Mount kit) to the IP-20C Pole Mount using the four flat screws supplied with the IP-20C Adaptor Remote Mount kit.

  • Page 73: Remote Mount Installation For Single Polarization With An Imperial Waveguide

    Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured Remote Mount Installation for Single Polarization with an Imperial Waveguide List of Items Item Description Quantity Remarks IP-20C RADIO RFU-C ADAPTATION KIT TO From 6-13 GHz FLEXIBLE WG IMPERIAL RFU-C REMOTE POLE MOUNT...
  • Page 74 Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured 2 Mount and tighten the IP-20C Splitter to the RFU-C Remote Pole Mount using the four captive screws and washers that are assembled to the IP-20C Splitter kit. 3 Mount and tighten the IP-20C radio to the IP-20C Splitter using the four captive screws and washers that are assembled to the IP-20C radio.

  • Page 75: 15-42Ghz Installation Procedure

    Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured 5.4.2 15-42GHz Installation Procedure 1 Loosen the two screws, and remove the twist plate from the IP-20C Splitter. Page 75 of 171 Ceragon Proprietary and Confidential...
  • Page 76 Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured 2 Mount and tighten the IP-20C Splitter to the RFU-C Remote Pole Mount using the four captive screws and washers that are assembled to the IP-20C Splitter kit. 3 Mount and tighten the IP-20C radio to the IP-20C Splitter using the four captive screws and washers that are assembled to the IP-20C radio.
  • Page 77 Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured 4 Connect the Flexible Waveguide and Sealing O-ring supplied with the Flexible Waveguide Imperial Kit to the IP20-C Splitter kit. Tighten the four screws supplied with the RFU-C Adaptation kit to the Flexible Waveguide Imperial.

  • Page 78: Installation Procedures Per Configuration Type

    Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured Installation Procedures per Configuration Type MultiCore 2+0 Dual Polarization Direct Mount Note! This procedure can also be used for MultiCore 1+0 DP HW ready for MultiCore 2+0 DP configuration. List of Items...

  • Page 79: Multicore 2+0 Dual Polarization Remote Mount

    Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured 2 Connect the OMT Kit to the antenna and secure it with four screws. Verify the existence of the O-ring. 3 Connect the IP-20C DC radio to the OMT Kit using the four M8 captive screws and washers supplied, and tighten the screws.
  • Page 80 Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured Note! This procedure can also be used for MultiCore 1+0 DP HW ready for MultiCore 2+0 DP configurations. List of Items Item Description Quantity Remarks IP-20C RADIO IP-20C OMT kit Not used for standard interface antennas (six feet and larger).

  • Page 81: Common Installation

    Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured 6.2.1 Common Installation 1 Prior to the installation, follow the antenna manufacturer’s instructions to use the circular adaptor. (Remove the existing rectangular transition, swap the O- ring, and install the circular transition instead.) 2 Connect the OMT Kit to the antenna and secure it with four screws.

  • Page 82: Ghz

    Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured 3 Mount and tighten the O-ring and the Flexible WG to IP-20C OMT ports using the four screws supplied with the Flexible WG kit. 6.2.2 6-13 GHz 1 Mount and tighten the IP-20C Remote Mount Adaptor plate (supplied in IP- 20C Adaptor Remote Mount kit) to the IP-20C Pole Mount using the four flat screws supplied with the IP-20C Adaptor Remote Mount kit.
  • Page 83 Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured 2 Mount and tighten the IP-20C to the IP-20C Pole Mount using the four captive screws and washers that are supplied with the IP-20C. Pay attention that the O-rings are mounted on the IP-20C Remote Mount Adaptor.

  • Page 84: Ghz

    Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured 6.2.3 15-42 GHz 1 Mount and tighten the IP-20C to the IP-20C DC Pole Mount using the four screws assembled on the IP-20C. 2 Mount and tighten the O-ring and the Flexible WG to IP-20C radio ports using the four screws supplied with the Flexible WG kit.

  • Page 85: Multicore 2+0 Single Polarization Direct Mount

    Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured MultiCore 2+0 Single Polarization Direct Mount Note! This procedure can also be used for MultiCore 1+0 SP HW ready for MultiCore 2+0 SP configuration. List of Items Item Description Quantity Remarks IP-20C RADIO...
  • Page 86 Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured ◦ For vertical polarization, locate the holes above and below the letter “V” on the pins and fasten the two screws. 2 Mount and tighten the IP-20C Splitter Kit on the antenna using the four M8 screws and washers.

  • Page 87: Multicore 2+0 Single Polarization Remote Mount

    Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured MultiCore 2+0 Single Polarization Remote Mount Note! This procedure can also be used for MultiCore 1+0 SP HW ready for MultiCore 2+0 SP configurations. List of Items Item Description Quantity Remarks IP-20C RADIO...
  • Page 88 Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured 2 Mount and tighten the IP-20C Splitter to the RFU-C Pole Mount using the four captive screws and washers that are assembled to the IP-20C Splitter kit. 3 Mount and tighten the IP-20C to the IP-20C Splitter using the four captive screws and washers that are assembled to the IP-20C radio.

  • Page 89: Ghz

    Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured 4 Connect the Flexible Waveguide and Sealing Gasket supplied with the Flexible Waveguide Kit to the RFU-C Adaptor plate. Tighten the four screws supplied with the Flexible Waveguide Kit. 6.4.2 15-42 GHz 1 Loosen the two screws and remove the twist plate from the IP-20C Splitter.
  • Page 90 Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured 2 Mount and tighten the IP-20C Splitter to the RFU-C Pole Mount using the four captive screws and washers that are assembled to the IP-20C Splitter kit. 3 Mount and tighten the IP-20C to the IP-20C Splitter using the four captive screws and washers that are assembled to the IP-20C.

  • Page 91: Multicore 2+2 Hsb Double Polarization Direct Mount

    Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured 4 Connect the Flexible Waveguide and Sealing Gasket supplied with the Flexible Waveguide Kit to the IP20-C Splitter kit. Tighten the four screws supplied with the Flexible Waveguide kit. MultiCore 2+2 HSB Double Polarization Direct Mount...
  • Page 92 Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured Required Tools Metric offset hexagon key set • • Metric wrench key set Procedure 1 Prior to the installation, follow the antenna manufacturer’s instructions to use the circular adaptor. (Remove the existing rectangular transition, swap the O- ring, and install the circular transition instead.)
  • Page 93 Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured 3 Connect the IP-20C Dual Coupler Kit to the OMT Kit using four M8 screws and washers, and tighten the screws. 4 Mount and tighten the IP-20C DC radio unit to both sides of the Dual Coupler Kit using the supplied captive screws and washers.
  • Page 94 Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured 5 Connect the MIMO signaling cable between the management ports of both units. For additional instructions on preparing and connecting this cable, refer to Preparing a MIMO/Protection Signaling Cable on page 58.

  • Page 95: Multicore 2+2 Hsb Double Polarization Remote Mount

    Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured MultiCore 2+2 HSB Double Polarization Remote Mount Note! This procedure can also be used for 2x MultiCore 1+1 HSB DP HW ready for MultiCore 2+2 HSB DP configurations. List of Items Item...

  • Page 96: Common Installation

    Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured 6.6.1 Common Installation 1 Prior to the installation, follow the antenna manufacturer’s instructions to use the circular adaptor. (Remove the existing rectangular transition, swap the O- ring, and install the circular transition instead.) 2 Connect the OMT Kit to the antenna and secure it with four screws.
  • Page 97 Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured 3 Mount and tighten the O-ring and the Flexible WG to IP-20C OMT ports using the four screws supplied with the Flexible WG kit. 4 Connect the protection signaling cable between the management ports of both units.

  • Page 98: Ghz

    Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured 6.6.2 6-13 GHz 1 Mount and tighten the IP-20C Remote Mount Adaptor plate (supplied in IP- 20C Adaptor Remote Mount kit) to the IP-20C Pole Mount using the four flat screws supplied with the IP-20C Adaptor Remote Mount kit.
  • Page 99 Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured 3 Mount and tighten the IP-20C radios on each side of the IP-20C Dual Coupler using the screws assembled on IP-20C radio. Pay attention that the O-rings are correctly assembled on the radio port of the IP-20C Dual coupler.

  • Page 100: Ghz

    Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured 6.6.3 15-42 GHz 1 Mount and tighten the IP-20C Dual Coupler to IP-20C DC Pole Mount using the four screws and washers supplied with IP-20C Dual Coupler kit. 2 Mount and tighten the IP-20C radios on each side of the IP-20C Dual Coupler using the screws assembled on Ip-20C radio.
  • Page 101 Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured 3 Mount the O-ring and the Flexible WG to IP-20C Dual Coupler ports using the four screws supplied with the Flexible WG kit. Page 101 of 171 Ceragon Proprietary and Confidential...

  • Page 102: Multicore 2+2 Hsb Single Polarization Direct Mount

    Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured MultiCore 2+2 HSB Single Polarization Direct Mount Note! This procedure can also be used for 2 x MultiCore 1+1 HSB SP HW ready for MultiCore 2+2 HSB SP configurations. List of Items...
  • Page 103 Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured Procedure 1 Adjust the twist on the Splitter Kit. Perform one of the procedures below, according to the required polarization (horizontal or vertical). Horizontal polarization: Locate the holes above and below the letter “H” on the pins and fasten the two screws.
  • Page 104 Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured 3 Connect the IP-20C Dual Coupler Kit to the IP-20C Splitter Kit using four M8 screws and washers and tighten the screws. 4 Connect the IP-20C DC radio unit to both sides of the Dual Coupler Kit using the supplied captive screws and washers and tighten the screws.
  • Page 105 Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured 5 Connect the protection signaling cable between the management ports of both units. For additional instructions on preparing and connecting this cable, refer to Preparing a MIMO/Protection Signaling Cable on page 58.

  • Page 106: Multicore 2+2 Hsb Single Polarization Remote Mount

    Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured MultiCore 2+2 HSB Single Polarization Remote Mount Note! This procedure can also be used for 2 x MultiCore 1+1 HSB SP HW ready for 2+2 HSB SP configuration. List of Items Item...

  • Page 107: Ghz

    Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured 6.8.1 6-13 GHz 1 Mount and tighten the RFU-C Remote Mount Adaptor plate (supplied in RFU-C Adaptor Remote Mount kit) to the RFU-C Pole Mount using the four flat screws supplied with the RFU-C Adaptor Remote Mount kit.
  • Page 108 Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured 3 Mount and tighten the IP-20C Dual Coupler to the IP-20C Splitter using the four captive screws and washers that are supplied with the IP-20C Dual Coupler kit. Pay attention that the O-rings are mounted on the IP-20C Splitter.
  • Page 109 Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured 5 Connect the Flexible Waveguide and Sealing Gasket supplied with the Flexible Waveguide Kit to the RFU-C Adaptor plate. Tighten the four screws supplied with the Flexible Waveguide Kit. 6 Connect the protection signaling cable between the management ports of both units.

  • Page 110: Ghz

    Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured 6.8.2 15-42 GHz 1 Loosen the two screws, and remove the twist plate from the IP-20C Splitter. 2 Mount and tighten the IP-20C Splitter to the RFU-C Pole Mount using the four captive screws and washers that are assembled to the IP-20C Splitter kit.
  • Page 111 Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured 3 Mount and tighten the IP-20C Dual Coupler to the IP-20C Splitter using the four captive screws and washers that are supplied with the IP-20C Dual Coupler kit. Pay attention that the O-rings are mounted on the IP-20C Splitter.
  • Page 112 Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured 5 Connect the Flexible Waveguide and Sealing Gasket supplied with the Flexible Waveguide Kit to the IP-20C Dual Coupler antenna port. Tighten the four screws supplied with the Flexible Waveguide kit. 6 Connect the protection signaling cable between the management ports of both units.

  • Page 113: Multicore 2+0 Dual Polarization Direct Mount

    Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured 2 x MultiCore 2+0 Dual Polarization Direct Mount Note! This procedure can also be used for MultiCore 2+0 DP HW ready for 2 x MultiCore 2+0 DP configurations. List of Items Item...
  • Page 114 Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured 2 Connect the IP-20C OMT Kit to the antenna and secure it with four screws. Verify existence of the O-ring. 3 Connect the IP-20C Dual Coupler Kit to the OMT Kit using four M8 screws and washers, and tighten the screws.

  • Page 115: Multicore 2+0 Dual Polarization Remote Mount

    Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured 6.10 2 x MultiCore 2+0 Dual Polarization Remote Mount Note! This procedure can also be used for 2 x MultiCore 1+0 DP HW ready for 2 x MultiCore 2+0 DP configurations. List of Items...

  • Page 116: Common Installation Procedure

    Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured Required Tools Metric offset hexagon key set • • Metric wrench key set • Phillips #1, #2 screwdriver 6.10.1 Common Installation Procedure 1 Prior to the installation, follow the antenna manufacturer’s instructions to use the circular adaptor.

  • Page 117: Ghz

    Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured 6.10.2 6-13 GHz 1 Mount and tighten the IP-20-C Remote Mount Adaptor plate (supplied in IP- 20C Adaptor Remote Mount kit) to the IP-20C Pole Mount using the four flat screws supplied with the IP-20C Adaptor Remote Mount kit.
  • Page 118 Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured 3 Mount and tighten the IP-20C radios on each side of the IP-20C Dual Coupler using the screws assembled on IP-20C radio. Make sure that the O-rings are correctly assembled on the radio port of the IP-20C Dual Coupler.

  • Page 119: Ghz

    Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured 6.10.3 15-42 GHz 1 Mount and tighten the IP-20C Dual Coupler to IP-20C DC Pole Mount using the four screws and washers supplied with IP-20C Dual Coupler kit. 2 Mount and tighten the IP-20C radios on each side of the IP-20C Dual Coupler using the screws assembled on IP-20C radio.

  • Page 120: Multicore 2+0 Single Polarization Direct Mount

    Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured 3 Mount the O-ring and the Flexible WG to IP-20C Dual Coupler ports using the four screws supplied with the Flexible WG kit. 6.11 2 x MultiCore 2+0 Single Polarization Direct Mount...
  • Page 121 Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured List of Items Item Description Quantity Remarks IP-20C RADIO IP-20C Splitter Kit IP-20C Dual Splitter Kit Required Tools • Metric offset hexagon key set Metric wrench key set • • Phillips #1 screwdriver Procedure 1 Adjust the twist on the IP-20C Splitter Kit.
  • Page 122 Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured 2 Mount the Splitter Kit on the antenna using four M8 screws and washers and tighten the screws. 3 Connect the IP-20C Dual Coupler Kit to the IP-20C Splitter Kit using four M8 screws and washers and tighten the screws.

  • Page 123: 2X2 Los Mimo Direct Mount

    Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured 4 Connect the IP-20C DC radio unit to both sides of the Dual Coupler Kit using the supplied captive screws and washers and tighten the screws. 6.12 2x2 LoS MIMO Direct Mount Note! This procedure can also be used for 1+0 SD configurations.
  • Page 124 Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured Procedure 1 Adjust the twist on the dual core kit according to the required polarization. Important: Make sure the polarization mounting direction of the twist to the dual core is according to the antenna polarization.
  • Page 125 Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured Important: Verify that the O-ring is properly mounted between the antenna transition and the dual core. 4 Connect the IP-20C radio to the IP-20C dual core kit using four M8 screws and washers and tighten the screws.
  • Page 126 Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured 6 Connect the flexible waveguide to the IP-20C dual core kit using O-ring, screws and washers supplied with flexible waveguide kit and tighten the screws. Important: Verify that the O-rings are properly mounted between the dual core and the flexible waveguide flange.

  • Page 127: 2X2 Los Mimo Remote Mount

    Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured 6.13 2x2 LoS MIMO Remote Mount Note! This procedure can also be used for 1+0 SD configurations. List of Items Item Description Quantity Remarks IP-20C RADIO IP-20C REMOTE From 6-13GHz MOUNT ADAPTOR KIT...

  • Page 128: For 6-13 Ghz

    Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured 6.13.1 For 6-13 GHz 1 Mount and tighten the IP-20-C Remote Mount Adaptor plate (supplied in IP- 20C Adaptor Remote Mount kit) to the IP-20C Pole Mount using the four flat screws supplied with the IP-20C Adaptor Remote Mount kit.

  • Page 129: 15-42Ghz

    Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured 3 Mount and tighten both Flexible WGs with their O-ring to the IP-20C Remote Mount Adaptor ports using the four screws supplied with each Flexible WG kit. 6.13.2 15-42GHz 1 Mount and tighten the IP-20C radio to the IP-20C DC Pole Mount using the four screws assembled on the IP-20C radio.

  • Page 130: 4X4 Los Mimo Direct Mount

    Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured 2 Mount and tighten the O-ring and the Flexible WG to IP-20C radio ports using the four screws supplied with the Flexible WG kit. 3 Mount and tighten the O-ring and flexible WG to both antenna ports using the four screws supplied with the flexible WG kit.
  • Page 131 Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured List of Items Item Description Quantity Remarks IP-20C RADIO IP-20C OMT KIT MIMO DATA CABLE SOURCE SHARING CABLE CAT5E MIMO SIGNALING CABLE CIRC./CIRC. ADAPTOR Per Antenna Vendor Required Tools • Metric offset hexagon key set •...
  • Page 132 Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured Procedure 1 For instructions on installation of the IP 20C OMT and radios, see MultiCore 2+0 Dual Polarization Direct Mount on page 78. 2 Connect the source sharing cable between both EXT REF IP-20C radio connectors.
  • Page 133 Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured 3 Connect the MIMO data sharing cable between both ETH3/EXT IP-20C radio connectors. 4 Connect the MIMO signaling cable between the management ports of both units. For additional instructions on preparing and connecting this cable, refer to Preparing a MIMO/Protection Signaling Cable on page 58.

  • Page 134: 4+0 Dual Polarization, 2+2Hsb Single/Dual Polarization Direct Mount

    Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured 6.15 4+0 Dual Polarization, 2+2HSB Single/Dual Polarization Direct Mount List of Items Item Description Quantity Remarks IP-20C Dual Coupler/Splitter/Circulator IP-20C OMT/Splitter Kit IP-20C Radios Required Tools Metric offset hexagon key set •...

  • Page 135: 4+0 With Dual Circulator (6-11Ghz) Direct Mount

    Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured 6.15.1 4+0 with Dual Circulator (6-11GHz) Direct Mount The following example illustrates a typical configuration, assuming that: • The regulation specifies a channelization of 8 consecutive 28/38MHz channels (1-8 ch). The actual channels in use are channels 1,5.

  • Page 136: 6-13Ghz

    Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured Required Tools Metric offset hexagon key set • • Metric wrench key set Common Installation 1 Connect the OMT kit to the antenna and secure it with four screws. Important: Verify that the O-ring is properly mounted between the antenna transition and the OMT.
  • Page 137 Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured 2 Mount and tighten the IP-20C Dual Coupler to the IP-20C Pole Mount using the four screws and washers that are supplied with the IP-20C Dual Coupler kit. Pay attention that the O-rings are mounted on the IP-20C Remote Mount Adaptor.

  • Page 138: 15-42Ghz

    Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured 4 Connect both Flexible Waveguides and Sealing Gaskets supplied with each Flexible Waveguide Kit to the IP-20C Dual Coupler antenna ports. Tighten the screws and washers supplied with the Flexible Waveguide Kit.
  • Page 139 Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured 2 Mount and tighten the IP-20C radios on each side of the IP-20C Dual Coupler using the screws assembled on the IP-20C unit. Make sure that the O-rings are correctly assembled on the radio port of the IP-20C Dual Coupler.

  • Page 140: 4+0 With Dual Circulator (6-11Ghz) Remote Mount

    Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured 4 Mount and tighten the O-ring and the Flexible Waveguides to the IP-20C OMT ports using the four screws supplied with the Flexible Waveguide kits. Important: Verify that the O-rings are correctly mounted between the OMT ports and each Flexible Waveguide.

  • Page 141: 2Hsb Single Polarization Remote Mount

    Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured 6.17 2+2HSB Single Polarization Remote Mount Note: This procedure can also be used for 1+1HSB SP HW ready for 2+2HSB SP configurations. ACCP - Protected List of Items Item Description Quantity Remarks...
  • Page 142 Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured 2 Mount and tighten the IP-20C Splitter to the RFU-C Pole Mount using the four captive screws and washers that are assembled to the IP-20C Splitter kit. 3 Mount and tighten the IP-20C Dual Coupler to the IP-20C Splitter using the four captive screws and washers that are supplied with the IP-20C Dual Coupler kit.
  • Page 143 Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured 5 Connect the Flexible Waveguide and Sealing Gasket supplied with the Flexible Waveguide kit to the RFU-C Adaptor plate. Tighten the four screws supplied with the Flexible Waveguide kit. Page 143 of 171...

  • Page 144: 1+1 Hsb-Sd

    Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured 6.18 1+1 HSB-SD List of Items Item Description Quantity Remarks Flexible Waveguide Kit IP-20C Dual Coupler/Splitter Required Tools Metric offset hexagon key set • • Metric wrench key set 6.18.1 6-13GHz 1 Mount and tighten the IP-20-C Remote Mount Adaptor plate (supplied in IP- 20C Adaptor Remote Mount kit) to the IP-20C Pole Mount using the four flat screws supplied with the IP-20C Adaptor Remote Mount kit.
  • Page 145 Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured 2 Mount and tighten the IP-20C Dual Coupler to the IP-20C Pole Mount using the four screws and washers that are supplied with the IP-20C Dual Coupler kit. Pay attention that the O-rings are mounted on the IP-20C Remote Mount Adaptor.

  • Page 146: 15-42Ghz

    Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured 4 Connect both Flexible Waveguides and Sealing Gaskets supplied with each Flexible Waveguide Kit to the IP-20C Dual Coupler antenna ports. Tighten the screws and washers supplied with the Flexible Waveguide Kit.
  • Page 147 Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured 2 Mount and tighten the IP-20C radios on each side of the IP-20C Dual Coupler using the screws assembled on the IP-20C unit. Make sure that the O-rings are correctly assembled on the radio port of the IP-20C Dual Coupler.

  • Page 148: Dual Circulator Multi-Carrier Kit Installation

    Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured 6.19 Dual Circulator Multi-Carrier Kit Installation List of Items Item Description Quantity Remarks IP-20C RADIO IP-20C_DUAL_CIRC_kit_xxG 20C_MC_DUAL_CIRC_kit_xxG Required Tools • Metric offset hexagon key set • Metric wrench key set Procedure 1 Mount and tighten the pillar adapter brackets to pole (supplied in IP-20C Adaptor Remote Mount kit).

  • Page 149: 11 Ghz Only

    Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured 6.19.2 11 GHz only 1 Mount and tighten the IP-20C MC extender to the IP-20C pillar adapter bracket using the four M8 Hex screws and washers supplied within the kit. 2 Mount and tighten the IP-20C MC Dual Cir to the IP-20C MC Extender using the four M8 Hex screws and washers supplied within the kit.

  • Page 150: 6-11Ghz

    Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured 6.19.3 6-11GHz 1 Mount and tighten the IP-20C Dual Cir to each side of the IP-20 MC Dual Circ using the four M8 Hex screws and washers supplied in the IP-20 Dual Circ kit.
  • Page 151 Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured 3 Mount and tighten the IP-20C MC Remote mount adapter to theIP-20C MC Dual Circ antenna ports using the four screws assembled on the IP-20C radio. Pay attention that the O-rings on the IP-20C MC Remote mount adapter are well in place during the mounting.
  • Page 152 Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured The following example illustrates a typical configuration, assuming: • The regulation specifies a channelization of 8 consecutive 28/30 MHz channels (1-8ch). The actual channels in use are channels 1, 5. • 4+0 Configuration...
  • Page 153 Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured High Channels Radio (i.e Ch5 V&H) Low Channels Radio (i.e Ch1 V&H) Low Channels Radio (i.e Ch1 V&H) High Channels Radio (i.e Ch5 V&H) Antenna Ports 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8...

  • Page 154: Afr 1+0 Hub Site

    6.20 AFR 1+0 Hub Site In an AFR 1+0 configuration, a Multicore FibeAir IP-20C unit is deployed at the hub site and two FibeAir IP-20C or IP-20S units are deployed in two tail sites. The hub site utilizes a single FibeAir IP-20C unit with two radio carriers. Each carrier is in a link, via its own directional antenna, with a tail site that consists of a FibeAir IP-20C or IP-20S unit.

  • Page 155: Common Installation

    Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured 6.20.1 Common Installation 1 Prior to the installation, follow the antenna manufacturer’s instructions to use the circular adaptor. (Remove the existing rectangular transition, swap the O- ring, and install the circular transition instead.) 2 Mount and tighten the Flexible WG to the antenna port using the four screws supplied with the Flexible WG kit.

  • Page 156: Ghz

    Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured 6.20.2 6-13 GHz 1 Mount and tighten the IP-20C Remote Mount Adaptor plate (supplied in IP- 20C Adaptor Remote Mount kit) to the IP-20C Pole Mount using the four flat screws supplied with the IP-20C Adaptor Remote Mount kit.

  • Page 157: Ghz

    Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured 3 Mount and tighten both Flexible WGs with their O-ring to the IP-20C Remote Mount Adaptor ports using the four screws supplied with each Flexible WG kit. 6.20.3 15-42 GHz 1 Mount and tighten the IP-20C to the IP-20C DC Pole Mount using the four screws assembled on the IP-20C.
  • Page 158 Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured 2 Mount and tighten the O-ring and the Flexible WG to IP-20C radio ports using the four screws supplied with the Flexible WG kit. The following figure shows the complete installation. Note: This figure shows an installation with horizontal polarization.

  • Page 159: Installing Ip-20C On Third-Party Antenna Adaptors

    Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured Installing IP-20C on Third-Party Antenna Adaptors Since the IP-20C uses the same antennas as RFU-C, it can utilize the 3 party mediation devices much in the same way they are used with RFU-C installations.

  • Page 160: Table 32: 3 Rd -Party Adaptors, 18 Ghz - 38 Ghz

    Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured Table 32: 3 -Party Adaptors, 18 GHz – 38 GHz Other Vendors Antennas 18GHz 23GHz 26GHz 28-31GHz 32GHz 38GHz RFU-C - NEC Adaptor kit ADPT_RFU-C18_26-NEC_ANT (PASOLINK NEO) RFU-C - ERICSSON Adaptor ADPT_RFU-...

  • Page 161: Special Note On Converting Valuline 3 Antennas

    However, since there are some unique cases in which CommScope provided special antennas which are not supported by these adaptors, it is recommended that you supply your Ceragon representative with a picture of the current antenna (back plain side), in order to confirm the antenna’s compatibility prior to implementing this solution.

  • Page 162: Appendix A: Acceptance & Commissioning Procedures

    Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured Appendix A: Acceptance & Commissioning Procedures This chapter provides Ceragon's recommended Acceptance and Commissioning Procedure for IP-20. Acceptance and commissioning should be performed after initial setup is complete. The purpose of this procedure is to verify correct installation and operation of the installed link and the interoperability with customer end equipment.

  • Page 163: Site Acceptance Procedure

    Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured Site Acceptance Procedure The purpose of the following procedures is to verify that all installation requirements were noted and checked. Following this procedure will ensure proper, long-lasting, and safe operation of the product.
  • Page 164 Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured 4. OUTDOOR UNIT Type of ODU mount: (Direct or Remote mount) ODU is securely mounted to the antenna or pole ODU is grounded as per installation instructions ODU’s polarization is as per link requirements...
  • Page 165 Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured SITE ACCEPTANCE CHECKLIST (continued) 7. FLEXIBLE WAVEGUIDE Overall flexible WG length: Flexible WG type: Flexible WG is connected securely to ODU and Antenna Flexible WG connector is weather-proofed (sealed) at the ODU...

  • Page 166: Site Acceptance Checklist Notes

    Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured SITE ACCEPTANCE CHECKLIST (continued) 10. REMARKS/NOTES 11. GENERAL INFORMATION Name: Title: Site accepted by: Company: Signature: Date: Name: Title: Site approved by: Company: Signature: Date: Site Acceptance Checklist Notes The following notes provide important additional information about the Site Acceptance Checklist.

  • Page 167: Radio Link Commissioning Procedure

    Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured ◦ Antenna is grounded as per site specifications. See the third point in the Antenna Mounting section above. ◦ Antenna sway braces are fitted and installed correctly, where applicable. Typically, for an antenna of 1.2 m or larger, an extra sway brace is fitted to the mounting frame of the antenna.

  • Page 168: Commissioning Test

    Connect Ethernet Packet Analyzer to the GbE port. Use physical loop at remote end (or connect second analyzer). Run Packet Loss test for at least one hour (load rate as per Ceragon's specifications for the chosen MRMC). Connect Ethernet Packet Analyzer to the FE port. Use physical loop at remote •...

  • Page 169: Commissioning Log

    Maintaining the Commissioning Log is important for tracking your installations, and to provide essential data for Ceragon Networks. Upon completing the Commissioning Log, send the log to Ceragon support center at support@ceragon.com. IP-20 LINK COMMISSIONING LOG 1.
  • Page 170 Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured ATPC on/off: ATPC ref level: ODU Polarization: Site 1 Site 2 3. ANTENNA AND ODU MOUNT Antenna vendor and model: Antenna size: Mounting type: Mounting losses: Site 1 Site 2 4. LINK PARAMETERS...
  • Page 171 Installation Guide for FibeAir IP-20C, FibeAir IP-20C Assured 8. INSTALLATION INFORMATION Name: Company: Installed by: Date: Signature: Name: Company: Commissioned by: Date: Signature: Page 171 of 171 Ceragon Proprietary and Confidential...

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