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  • Page 1 ECLIPSE EDGE ® USER MANUAL Version 5 260-668080-001...
  • Page 3 Eclipse Edge Microwave Radio System User Manual Software Version 5.0 March 2013...
  • Page 4 Eclipse Edge User Manual 260-668080-001 Rev 002 March 2013 This manual incorporates features and functions provided with the release of Eclipse Edge Software 05. Copyright © 2013 by Aviat Networks, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Aviat Networks Inc.
  • Page 5 Eclipse Edge User Manual Contact Information Sales and Sales Support: For sales information, contact one of the Aviat Networks headquarters, or find your regional sales office at http:// www.aviatnetworks.com/contact-us/sales/. Corporate Headquarters International Headquarters Santa Clara, CA, USA Singapore Aviat Networks, Inc.
  • Page 6 Llevar a cabo ajustamientos y/o modificaciones a este equipo, sin seguir las instrucciones provistas por este manual u otro documento adicional, podría resultar en lesiones a su persona o daños al equipo, y anular la garantía de este último. Aviat Networks...
  • Page 7 This symbol indicates that this equipment should be collected separately for the purposes of recovery and/or recycling. For information about collection and recycling of Aviat Networks equipment please contact your local Aviat Networks sales office. If you purchased your product via a distributor please contact the distributor for information regarding collection and recovery/recycling.
  • Page 8 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 private and public networks and for interconnecting mobile base stations back to the PSTN point of presence (POP). Aviat Networks...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Eclipse Edge User Manual Contents BOUT CLIPSE Welcome to Eclipse Edge ........................0-1 About the Eclipse Edge Manual ......................0-1 What You Need To Know to Use Eclipse Edge ..................0-2 Additional Resources..........................0-2 Documentation Conventions and Terminology..................0-3 1, H HAPTER EALTH AND AFETY General Health and Safety........................1-1...
  • Page 10 Factory Reset for Edge ......................2-19 3, E HAPTER CLIPSE NSTALLATION Eclipse Edge Installation Overview ......................3-1 Product Compliance for Edge ......................3-1 Health and Safety Requirements for Edge ..................3-1 Installation Process for Edge ......................3-2 Eclipse Edge Installation Prerequisites ..................3-2 Tools and Materials for Edge Installation ................3-2 Unpacking Edge Installation Equipment ..................3-3...
  • Page 11 Setting Up Your PC TCP/IP Properties ...................4-15 Portal IP Address Auto-Discovery Mechanism................4-18 Operation..........................4-18 Starting Portal ..........................4-19 PC to Eclipse Edge Cabling and Connectors................4-20 Portal Start Up .........................4-20 Using an Ethernet DHCP Connection ..................4-20 Using a TCP/IP Connection .....................4-23 Connection Process .........................4-24 Installation and Configuration Process .....................4-27...
  • Page 12 Clear Events and History ....................... 4-116 5, E HAPTER CLIPSE OMMISSIONING AND ROUBLESHOOTING Eclipse Edge Commissioning Process ....................5-1 Eclipse Edge Commissioning Tests .....................5-3 BER Test for Edge ...........................5-3 Background Error Measurement for Edge ................5-3 Trib BER Measurement for Edge ....................5-3 Fade Margin for Edge ........................5-4...
  • Page 13 Eclipse Edge User Manual Measuring the Fade Margin for Edge ..................5-5 Protection Switching for Edge ......................5-5 Switch Operation Test Measurement for Edge .................5-6 Link Protection Logic for Edge....................5-7 Confirming Link Protection for Edge ..................5-8 Hot-standby and Space Diversity for Edge ................5-8 Commissioning Records for Edge......................5-11...
  • Page 14 NDEX Aviat Networks...

  • Page 15: About Eclipse Edge

    About Eclipse Edge This section provides an introduction to Eclipse Edge and its user manual. Refer to: • Welcome to Eclipse Edge • About the Eclipse Edge Manual • What You Need To Know to Use Eclipse Edge • Additional Resources •...

  • Page 16: What You Need To Know To Use Eclipse Edge

    • Appendices What You Need To Know to Use Eclipse Edge To install and commission Eclipse Edge, we recommend you have the following knowledge and skills: • A basic understanding of the principles of microwave transmission. • Installation and maintenance experience on digital microwave radio systems.

  • Page 17: Documentation Conventions And Terminology

    Eclipse Edge User Manual Contact Aviat Networks or your supplier for availability. Documentation Conventions and Terminology Caution, Warning and Note Cues The following cues are used to characterize particular types of associated supporting information. CAUTION: A caution item identifies important information pertaining to actions that may cause damage to equipment, loss of data, or corruption of files.

  • Page 19: Chapter 1, Health And Safety

    All personnel must comply with the relevant health and safety practices when working on or around the Eclipse Edge radio equipment. The Eclipse Edge system has been designed to meet relevant US and European health and safety standards as outlined in IEC Publication 60950-1.

  • Page 20: Operator Health And Safety

    Protection from RF The Eclipse Edge radio does not generate RF fields intense enough to Exposure: Eclipse cause RF burns. However, when installing, servicing or inspecting an...

  • Page 21: General Hazards

    Eclipse Edge Indoor Unit The Eclipse Edge indoor unit earth must be connected directly to the Earthing dc supply system earthing conductor, or to a bonding jumper from an earthing terminal bar, or bus to which the dc supply system earthing is connected.
  • Page 22 Refer to instructions in the manual for grounding of the ODU, ODU cable, lightning surge suppressor, and indoor unit. Lightning Surge Eclipse Edge ODU cables should be fitted with the specified surge Suppressor suppressor at the entrance to the building/shelter.
  • Page 23 An appropriate power supply disconnect device should be provided Disconnect as part of the building installation. Rack Mount If the Eclipse Edge indoor unit is installed in a closed or multi-unit Temperature rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack Considerations environment may be greater than room ambient.

  • Page 24: Rf Exposure Guidelines

    15 GHz (14.4- 15.35 GHz) Transmit Power Antenna Gain Compliance Compliance (dBm) (dBi) Boundary Boundary General Public Occupational (m) 27.0 46.4 13.28 5.91 27.0 30.8 2.20 0.98 -1.0 46.4 0.53 0.24 -1.0 30.8 0.09 0.04 18 GHz (17.7-19.7 GHz) Aviat Networks...
  • Page 25 Eclipse Edge User Manual Transmit Power Antenna Gain Compliance Compliance (dBm) (dBi) Boundary Boundary General Public Occupational (m) 21.5 48.0 8.48 3.77 21.5 32.8 1.47 0.66 -3.0 48.0 0.50 0.22 -3.0 32.8 0.09 0.04 23 GHz (21.2-23.632 GHz) Transmit Power...
  • Page 26 Chapter 1. Health and Safety Aviat Networks...

  • Page 27: Chapter 2, Eclipse Edge System Description

    • Introduction to Eclipse Edge Eclipse Edge is an extension of the Eclipse family of fixed-link, split-mount, digital microwave radio products for the 5 to 23 GHz licensed frequency bands. Edge is specifically suited to edge-of-network applications, with cost-effective and energy efficient last-mile backhaul solutions for capacities to 32 Mbit/s or 16xE1.

  • Page 28: Edge Components

    IDUspe Power Supply Requirements on page 8 • Edge Components The major Eclipse Edge equipment components are the IDUspe 16x and ODUspe. IDUspe 16x IDUspe 16x is a 1RU rack-mounting chassis with front-panel user interfaces for Ethernet, NxE1, and management access. It supports two ODUs, one for 1+0, or two for 1+1 hot-standby or space diversity.

  • Page 29: Oduspe

    Eclipse Edge User Manual • Support for two ODUs: • One ODU for 1+0 link configurations • Two ODUs for 1+1 link configurations • Errorless receiver switching on 1+1 configurations • Built-in layer 2 switch supports: • Two 10/100Base-T user ports •...
  • Page 30 Chapter 2. Eclipse Edge System Description Compact size and low weight: • Dimensions: 223x223x85mm. • Weight: 2.6kg. • Benefits include lower shipping and handling cost, easier installation and maintenance, and reduced (visible) environmental impact in urban areas. Environmental: • ODUspe meets the ASTME standard for a 2000 hour salt-spray test, and relevant IEC, UL, and Bellcore standards for wind-driven rain.

  • Page 31: Protected Operation For Edge

    Eclipse Edge User Manual • ODUspe is designed to deliver standard power performance, as described in the table below. For more detailed information, refer to the Eclipse Edge datasheet. ODUspe Tx Power, Rx Threshold Table 2-1. Freq Band Tx Pwr...

  • Page 32: Eclipse Edge Management

    Eclipse Edge Compatibility The Eclipse Edge IDUspe and ODUspe are not over-air compatible with other Eclipse IDUs, RACs and ODUs; Edge spe elements must be used at both ends of the link. However, Eclipse Edge is user-interface compatible with other Eclipse devices through its Ethernet and PDH ports.

  • Page 33: Antennas And Oduspe Mounting

    Eclipse Edge User Manual Antennas and ODUspe Mounting Antennas for direct mounting the ODUspe are available in diameters from 0.3m (1ft) to 1.8m (6ft), depending on the frequency band. These antennas are high performance, low profile shielded types from Andrew Corporation, and are supplied without the normal rectangular waveguide feed.

  • Page 34: Iduspe Power Supply Requirements

    Chapter 2. Eclipse Edge System Description Lightning Surge Suppressor A lightning surge suppressor kit is available for installation in the ODU cable at the building/shelter end of the cable. It is designed for indoor installation, and should be located just inside the building with its ground wire fastened directly to the main building ground.

  • Page 35: Iduspe Front Panel

    Eclipse Edge User Manual IDUspe Front Panel Figure 2-5 Table 2-2 illustrates IDUspe front panel layout. Refer to for a description of the numbered components. IDUspe Front Panel Layout Figure 2-5. Front Panel Layout Description Table 2-2. Item/Label Description Rack Ear and Rack attachment bracket for the IDU.

  • Page 36: Iduspe Ethernet Module

    Chapter 2. Eclipse Edge System Description Item/Label Description Orange flashing Configuration not supported or software/ hardware incompatible, or diagnostic mode selected, such as tributary loopbacks. Critical alarm (traffic affecting) NMS 10/ Two RJ-45 ports for Portal and/or ProVision network 100Base-T management access.

  • Page 37: Typical Throughputs

    Eclipse Edge User Manual Modes of Operation on page 11 • Transport Channel Configuration on page 12 • Basic Port Settings on page 12 • Priority Mapping on page 12 • Flow Control on page 13 • Disable Address Learning on page 13 •...

  • Page 38: Transport Channel Configuration

    Chapter 2. Eclipse Edge System Description VLAN mode supports two separate LAN connections. Ports 1 and 2 are multiplexed to C1 to provide two virtual LANs (VLANs 1 and 2). Internal VLAN port tagging of frames provides correct end-to-end matching of port traffic over the link. Tags are removed before port egress at the far end.

  • Page 39: Flow Control

    Eclipse Edge User Manual A priority mode selection determines queue-controller operation for the following options. A selection applies to both user ports. • Port Default enables port prioritization. This only has relevance where both ports are used to connect traffic to a shared link channel. It ignores any 802.1p VLAN CoS priority tags or IP DiffServ priority values.

  • Page 40: 16Xe1Trib Module

    Chapter 2. Eclipse Edge System Description • Graphed historical Rx and Tx throughputs, frame type and discards per port and channel. • Historical statistics per port and channel. • Selected RMON performance statistics per port and channel. • Event history.

  • Page 41: Edge Dual Odu Protection

    Eclipse Edge User Manual Edge Dual ODU Protection Link protection is provided by a dual ODU protection mechanism. A single IDUspe connects to two ODUs to provide protection for the radio path, the ODUs, the ODU cable, and the PoE injectors on the IDUspe.

  • Page 42: Transmit Switching Conditions

    Chapter 2. Eclipse Edge System Description Transmit Switching Conditions For a Tx switch to occur, the offline ODU Tx must be available (not-alarmed/ not blocked). A Tx protection switch will occur in the following situations: • Tx transmit failure • ODU hardware failure •...

  • Page 43: Edge Configuration And Diagnostics Overview

    Eclipse Edge User Manual Edge Configuration and Diagnostics Overview This section provides an overview of the Portal screens provided for Eclipse Edge IDU/ODU configuration and diagnostics. Refer to: Portal Log-in on page 17 • Portal Configuration Screens for Edge on page 18 •...
  • Page 44 For more information on the DHCP server, refer to page Portal Configuration Screens for Edge Portal configuration screens for Eclipse Edge are identical to those for other Eclipse radios (where service functionality is the same). Setting Up Portal on page •...
  • Page 45 Eclipse Edge User Manual Edge Reset Options Two reset options are provided for Eclipse Edge. Refer to: • Software Reset for Edge • Factory Reset for Edge Software Reset for Edge A software reset is equivalent to a power-down reboot (power off - pause - power on), with one important difference;...
  • Page 46 Chapter 2. Eclipse Edge System Description Switch Action LEDs IDU Response Release between 5 IDU and ODU status LEDs A temporary DHCP server is and 10 seconds. flash orange for 5 enabled while the LEDs flash minutes, then return to orange.

  • Page 47: Chapter 4, Eclipse Edge Configuration And Diagnostics

    Chapter 4. Eclipse Edge Configuration and Diagnostics Eclipse Edge configuration and diagnostics requires the PC-based ‘Portal’ craft tool. This section describes Portal features and its configuration and diagnostic options and processes for Edge. The main sections are: • Introduction To Portal for Edge Setting Up Portal on page 7.

  • Page 48: Introduction To Portal For Edge

    Chapter 4.  Eclipse Edge Configuration and Diagnostics Introduction To Portal for Edge This section introduces the following topics: • Portal Screens • Portal Auto Version for Eclipse • Online Help for Edge Portal Screens All Portal screens have the look and feel of a Windows environment.
  • Page 49 Eclipse Edge User Manual Item Description Menu bar. Provides direct navigation to main areas of user interest. Clicking on a Menu brings up a sub-menu that provides direct access to relevant screens and commands. Portal Menus on page 27 For information on menu bar menus, refer to Tool bar.

  • Page 50: Portal Auto Version For Eclipse

    Eclipse. This avoids the need to hold multiple versions of Portal on your PC, and to select from them when connecting to an Eclipse Edge or other Eclipse radio. Version matching is achieved through the use of difference (diff) files, each containing the difference between the Portal software version files.

  • Page 51: Installing Edge Online Help

    - it cannot be used to provide a selective de-install. Using Edge Online Help Eclipse Edge Online Help provides access to the Eclipse Edge User Manual for general and context-sensitive viewing. It displays using the default Web browser on your PC, and is accessed from Portal to provide general or context sensitive help.
  • Page 52 Chapter 4.  Eclipse Edge Configuration and Diagnostics • Where Online Help is not installed, the warning window advises the version needed. Online Help for the following options can be accessed from Portal screens: • Edge Manual and Portal. Online help for these options is launched by clicking Help in the Portal menu bar and selecting Eclipse Manual, or Portal.

  • Page 53: Setting Up Portal

    Eclipse Edge User Manual OffLine Access to Eclipse Online Help To access the web-based Eclipse Edge User Manual when not in Portal, navigate to the Aviat Eclipse program folder on your PC (default in your PC Programs folder) and select the Help folder. Over time there will be multiple Help files in this folder - each time you install a new Aviat Eclipse installation file, a newer version of Help is added to this location.

  • Page 54: Procedure For Installing Portal

    Portal Auto Version for Eclipse on page Portal to Edge Connection Options There are two Portal connection options for Eclipse Edge, DHCP and TCP/IP. • DHCP is the default option; Edge is default configured as a DHCP server and your Portal PC must be user-configured to obtain an IP address automatically.

  • Page 55: Edge Connection Problem Solutions

    Eclipse Edge User Manual • The TCP/IP connection option requires a LAN compatible IP address to be entered on your Portal PC. This option would normally only be used at a NOC or other sites that have a dedicated DHCP server, and it is important not have another terminal operating as a DHCP server, to avoid potential for incompatible IP address assignments.

  • Page 56: Setting Up A Dhcp Ethernet Portal Connection

    Chapter 4.  Eclipse Edge Configuration and Diagnostics Setting Up A DHCP Ethernet Portal Connection DHCP is a client-server networking protocol, where the server automatically assigns an IP address to client PCs logging onto its LAN. By eliminating the need to assign a permanent IP address to a client PC, it eliminates the need to enter an IP address in the TCP/IP properties window of your PC, prior to connecting your PC.

  • Page 57: Setting Up A Tcp/Ip Ethernet Portal Connection

    Eclipse Edge User Manual lower right corner of your PC screen. LAN Icon Or, from the Control Panel of your PC, select Network and Dial-up Connections > Local Area Connection. The Local Area Connection Status window is displayed. 2. Click Properties.

  • Page 58: Ethernet Access Requirements

    Chapter 4.  Eclipse Edge Configuration and Diagnostics radio TCP/IP connection applies where the terminal connected to is not enabled as a DHCP server. Setting up your Portal PC to connect to an Eclipse radio via an Ethernet connection involves the following steps: Ethernet Access Requirements on page 12 •...

  • Page 59: Setting Up Your Pc Tcp/Ip Properties

    Eclipse Edge User Manual Setting Up Your PC TCP/IP Properties Introduction Your Portal PC must have a LAN-compatible address installed. Each radio in an Eclipse network has a unique network address, unless connected on a LAN at the same site, so you must change your PC TCP/IP settings each time you physically connect to a different radio.
  • Page 60 Chapter 4.  Eclipse Edge Configuration and Diagnostics 5. Click Properties. The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window is displayed. NOTE: Before making any change to the settings in this window, record and retain the existing settings, which may pertain to your company LAN.
  • Page 61 Eclipse Edge User Manual Next Step Starting Portal on page Example - Changing TCP/IP Properties The following screens provide an example of changing the TCP/IP properties and makes note of the points you must be aware of when changing these properties.

  • Page 62: Portal Ip Address Auto-Discovery Mechanism

    As its name suggests, this mechanism is designed to discover the IP address of the terminal your Portal PC is connected to. For Eclipse Edge it is particularly valuable in situations where its DHCP server function has been turned off and you do not know its IP address to establish a TCP/IP connection.

  • Page 63: Starting Portal

    PC is set to obtain an IP address automatically. Starting Portal Connect your PC using a standard LAN cable and go to Portal Start Up. For information on the LAN cable, refer to PC to Eclipse Edge Cabling and Connectors. Using an Ethernet DHCP Connection on •...

  • Page 64: Using An Ethernet Dhcp Connection

    Chapter 4.  Eclipse Edge Configuration and Diagnostics Entering a Username and Password on page 22 • Lost Password Procedure on page • Connection Exceptions on page • Prior to Portal start-up the Ethernet cable should be connected between your PC and the Eclipse IDUspe. Ensure Edge has been powered on for not less than 90 seconds.
  • Page 65 Eclipse Edge User Manual • If you are connected to a stand-alone terminal (no cabled NMS connection to a co-located terminal or terminals) a green tick will identify the IP address and terminal name of the connected terminal. Select by clicking on its address line, at which point the IP address appears on the Connect-to entry line.

  • Page 66: Using A Tcp/Ip Connection

    Chapter 4.  Eclipse Edge Configuration and Diagnostics - When the button is first pressed down, the LEDS are turned off. This off state remains until 5 seconds has elapsed, signalling the start of the DHCP sever function with orange LEDs. If the button is released within the first seconds, the LEDs revert to their original state.

  • Page 67: Connection Process

    Eclipse Edge User Manual page • If the terminal has been configured for access security, a username and password Entering a Username and Password window will appear at this point. Refer to on page 6. Log-in is confirmed by the appearance of the Portal System Summary screen. Refer...
  • Page 68 Chapter 4.  Eclipse Edge Configuration and Diagnostics • Checking if a Portal Update is required... • Updating to version <version>. Estimated time <time>. • Starting updated Portal session... Portal Auto Version for Eclipse For information on Portal Auto Version, refer to...
  • Page 69 Eclipse Edge User Manual Item Description Field 1 saves the radio verification code to a file on your PC for sending to Aviat. Field 2 enables selection and loading of the reset file sent from Aviat. 260-668080-001 Rev 002 March 2013...
  • Page 70 Save. This will create a text file (.txt) of the verification code specific to the radio, in the selected folder. 3. E-mail the file to a Aviat Networks help desk (recommended). Where e-mail is not practical, the text file can be opened and the verification code phoned to a help desk operator.

  • Page 71: Installation And Configuration Process

    Eclipse Edge User Manual should be saved to a file on your PC. 5. Return to the Username and Password window and browse to the reset key file and click Open. This will populate field No.2 with the reset key. Alternatively, the reset code can be typed into the field.
  • Page 72 • File > Restore prompts for selection of the saved configuration from your PC, and its loading back into a terminal. System Software Rollback Portal includes a rollback for operating system software. For Eclipse Edge it applies Software Management on page only to the IDU system SW. Refer to...

  • Page 73: Portal Menus

    • All configuration functions. • Software maintenance. • Security activation and de-activation. All essential configuration data is captured in the on-board flash. For Eclipse Edge it is factory installed. User access is not provided. The Diagnostics menu provides access to: •...
  • Page 74 Chapter 4.  Eclipse Edge Configuration and Diagnostics The Help Menu provides access to: • Eclipse Edge Online User Manual or Portal. • This is a web-based (html) online copy of the user manual. The Portal option is a subset of the Edge manual - the manual is opened to the start of the Portal chapter.

  • Page 75: Procedure Overview For A New Installation

    Eclipse Edge User Manual Procedure Overview for a New Installation This procedure assumes a new, unconfigured terminal (IP address not configured). 1. Check the hardware installation is complete at both ends of the link and the Eclipse terminals are ready for power-on. For hardware installation details, refer to Chapter 3.
  • Page 76 Chapter 4.  Eclipse Edge Configuration and Diagnostics 5. Configuration: Information Select Configuration > Information and enter data in the user configurable fields for terminal and site name, contact details and site grid. Terminal Information on page 35 Refer to for details.

  • Page 77: Configuration Changes To An Existing Installation

    Eclipse Edge User Manual 17. Configuration: As Built Select Installation > As-Built Report to capture configuration and other site/ installation data for appending to a final commissioning report. Reports and Terminal Information on page 31 Refer to for details. 18. Complete capture of commissioning data.
  • Page 78 Chapter 4.  Eclipse Edge Configuration and Diagnostics • The file is not user accessible. It captures relevant configuration, status and historical log data in a format that is solely for use by Aviat Networks’ helpdesk personnel in troubleshooting. • When reporting a problem on a terminal to a Aviat Networks helpdesk you may be asked to save and forward this file.
  • Page 79 Eclipse Edge User Manual Defined Entries Defined entries are those which have data read into them from the terminal. 260-668080-001 Rev 002 March 2013...
  • Page 80 Eclipse Installation CD. Helpdesk Data File This file is saved to a folder on your PC for subsequent e-mailing to a Aviat Networks Helpdesk. If a software reset is performed the helpdesk data file is automatically saved to a default folder on your Portal PC at C:\Program Files\Portal\Reset Logs\.

  • Page 81: Terminal Information

    Eclipse Edge User Manual Terminal Information The Information screen provides user configurable fields for terminal and site name, Figure 4-6. site grid, and contact details. Refer to Information Screen Figure 4-6. Terminal name and site name are displayed in the status bar on all Portal screens.

  • Page 82: Link Configuration

    Chapter 4.  Eclipse Edge Configuration and Diagnostics Link Configuration Link configuration applies to the Link module for non-protected operation, or to two paired Link modules when operated as a dual-protected hot-standby or space diversity link. Protected Link Configuration Hot-standby or space diversity operation is provided using one IDUspe with dual ODUs.
  • Page 83 Eclipse Edge User Manual Example Link Plug-Ins Screen Figure 4-7. Item Description Select and set options for link capacity and dual-ODU protection. Bandwidth/modulation (4CPM) is fixed for each of the four capacity selections of 4/8/16/32 Mbps. Equivalent PDH capacities are 2/4/8/ 16xE1.
  • Page 84 Chapter 4.  Eclipse Edge Configuration and Diagnostics Configuration Procedure: 1. From the Plug-ins screen, select the Link module. 2. Dual ODU Protection. Click to select. Both ODUs are identically configured for capacity, bandwidth and path settings. • When both ODUs are connected, the Link module will display two ODUs, regardless of the Dual ODU Protection setting.

  • Page 85: Edge Dual Odu Protection Operation And Rules

    Eclipse Edge User Manual 8. Name. Enter a Link name by right-clicking in the Link module within the System Summary screen, selecting Rename, and typing. The default name is ‘unnamed’. • The Link name entered will appear in all Portal screens where link modules are identified.

  • Page 86: Coupler Losses

    Chapter 4.  Eclipse Edge Configuration and Diagnostics Coupler Losses For hot-standby (single antenna operation), coupler losses must be manually accounted for in the calculation of effective radiated power and of receive signal level for fade margin purposes. Two types of coupler are provided; an equal split coupler with insertion losses of nominally 3.5 dB per side, and an unequal split coupler, which has a nominal split of...
  • Page 87 ATPC control. ATPC Operation ATPC in Eclipse Edge is based on two monitored values, Receive Signal Strength (RSL) and Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR). Each Edge terminal transmits information about its RSL and SNR levels to its partner terminal.
  • Page 88 Chapter 4.  Eclipse Edge Configuration and Diagnostics Interference and ATPC It is possible for a radio to have a good receive signal (high RSL), but poor residual BER performance (poor SNR), such as can occur when there is co/adjacent interference. SNR is therefore also used as a factor in ATPC operation, preventing bit errors occurring due to link fade beyond the point where Forward Error Correction (FEC) is able to recover errored blocks.
  • Page 89 Eclipse Edge User Manual Setting ATPC This procedure is based on the prevailing path conditions being typical during the setup procedure, that is, not subject to rain fade or other fade conditions and assumes the Target Fade Margin is the primary driver for establishing the settings.
  • Page 90 Chapter 4.  Eclipse Edge Configuration and Diagnostics Function Description This is the calculated fade margin for the remote end. The Remote Fade Margin remote radio transmits its current RSL and SNR to the local end once every 100 ms. The local radio then determines a fade...

  • Page 91: Dac/Tributary Configuration

    Tx power movement. 8. Commit the configuration by clicking Send DAC/Tributary Configuration Eclipse Edge tributary interface assemblies support 16xE1 on individual RJ-45 connectors. Figure 4-9 shows a typical DAC 16x screen. Typical DAC 16x Plug-ins Screen Figure 4-9.
  • Page 92 Chapter 4.  Eclipse Edge Configuration and Diagnostics Item Description Fill Selection sets all selected (high-lighted) tribs to the same setting as the top-most selected trib. Procedure for DAC 16x Configuration NOTE: When entering data in the Tributary Lines field (steps 4 to 6 below) the Select All and Fill Selection tabs can be used to quickly populate lines with identical settings.

  • Page 93: Dac Es Module Configuration

    Next Step: Go to the Circuits screen to configure circuit cross-connects. Refer to Circuits on page DAC ES Module Configuration Eclipse Edge has two RJ-45 Ethernet traffic ports. Maximum Ethernet capacity is 32 Mbps. Figure 4-10 shows a typical screen, which provides a view/change capability for operational mode, channel capacities, and port parameters.
  • Page 94 Chapter 4.  Eclipse Edge Configuration and Diagnostics Item Description Ethernet Ports - Basic Setting: • Ports. The two DAC ES ports P1 and P2, are individually configurable. • Type is fixed as Electrical. • Enabled. Click to enable required ports. A port must be enabled to allow traffic flow.
  • Page 95 Eclipse Edge User Manual VLAN Mode Figure 4-12. : Select the capacity required. Capacity options are Transport Channel Capacity displayed in multiple of 2 Mbps to a maximum 32 Mbps. Ensure the required transport channel capacity is supported within the Link capacity setting.
  • Page 96 Chapter 4.  Eclipse Edge Configuration and Diagnostics end of the cable is set for Auto, the local end can be set for Auto, Mdi, or MdiX, regardless of the cable type, straight or crossover. If the far end is set for Mdi, and a straight cable is used, MdiX or Auto must be selected on the local port.
  • Page 97 Eclipse Edge User Manual Item Description Shows an 802,1p Mode selection, and the default prioritization mapping used to map the 8 levels of 802.1p to the four internal DAC ES levels of high, medium high, medium low, and low. These...
  • Page 98 Chapter 4.  Eclipse Edge Configuration and Diagnostics • To change mapping assignments, click and select on the relevant Internal Priority sub-menus. • To return mapping to default, click Set Defaults. 6. To commit the configuration, click Send Next Step: Go to the Circuits screen to configure circuit cross-connects. Refer to...

  • Page 99: Circuits

    Eclipse Edge User Manual Circuits The Edge Circuits screen is used to assign and check cross-connects for Ethernet and/ or NxE1 traffic. Figure 4-14 shows a Circuits screen. Its operation is described in the following table. IDU Circuits Screen Figure 4-14.
  • Page 100 Chapter 4.  Eclipse Edge Configuration and Diagnostics Item Description • The mapping to radio ports occurs in the following order: tributary ports first, then Ethernet channel ports. • If no E1 tribs are configured, the channel-to-radio port mapping is one-to-one. • For each E1 trib configured, the start of the Ethernet radio port numbering is displaced upward;...

  • Page 101: Networking Configuration

    Context Help under Help in the menu bar. Static or Dynamic Routing Each Eclipse Edge terminal functions as a router to manage the NMS IP routing between terminals, and from terminals to other management connected devices.

  • Page 102: Interfacing Ospf To Rip

    RIP) on the Ethernet interface. NOTE: For information on OSPF and RIP routed networks, including an introduction to OSPF, refer to the Aviat Networks white paper: Management of Eclipse Networks. Eclipse Address and Routing Options At the outset, a decision must be made to use single or interface IP addressing, and static or dynamic routing.
  • Page 103 Eclipse Edge User Manual • Use of a single IP address and subnet mask (as for 1). • A default gateway is configured towards the NOC (Network Operating Center), and static routes are configured for all terminals pointing away. • Requires manual configuration and maintenance of the routing table for all devices within the network.
  • Page 104 Chapter 4.  Eclipse Edge Configuration and Diagnostics • If interface addressing is used, and the operator has no need to view each NMS radio path as a separately identifiable network within their routing plan, then the interface addressing for link NMS ports should be set such that they are shown to assume the address of the router, the Ethernet port, by entering an IP address of 0.0.0.0 and a...

  • Page 105: Configuring Single Ip Addressing And Dynamic Routing

    Eclipse Edge User Manual Single IP Address Screen Figure 4-15. Item Description The single IP address option is selected. User defined fields for the IP addresses, and mask. Click to select the Interface addressing (advanced addressing) option. Tabs provide access Static Routing and Trap Destination screens.

  • Page 106: Configuring Single Ip Addressing And Static Routing

    Chapter 4.  Eclipse Edge Configuration and Diagnostics Configuring Single IP Addressing and Static Routing The static routing screen provides user defined fields for the destination IP address, subnet mask, and the interface by which it is directed, such as a Link (radio path) or Ethernet port.
  • Page 107 Eclipse Edge User Manual Static Routing Screen Figure 4-16. Item Description Static Routing selected. User-defined fields for destination route, mask, interface, and next hop. In this example the IDU is connected to three sites via its Link interface, and these sites are all away from the NOC - a default gateway has been used to define the routing towards the NOC via its Ethernet port.
  • Page 108 Chapter 4.  Eclipse Edge Configuration and Diagnostics NOTE: If you reconfigure the IP address of an Edge terminal: If you are connected via the default DHCP option it may be necessary, depending on the version of Windows on your PC, to re-start Portal to regain communication with the terminal.

  • Page 109: Configuring Interface Ip Addressing And Routing

    Eclipse Edge User Manual • removes the selected route line but with a paste attribute (cut and past). • provides copy-from the selected route line. Copy 6. To commit the configuration, click Send. Refer to Figure 4-18 on page 4-64 for an Example IDU network and its static routed connections.

  • Page 110: Example Network Diagram

    Chapter 4.  Eclipse Edge Configuration and Diagnostics Item Description Use with an OSPF routing selection to define the OSPF area. Procedure: • The Interface Addressing screen opens with line entries for the Ethernet port and the Link port. • If single IP addressing has previously been set, then the Ethernet line is populated with its details, as above.

  • Page 111: Configuring Trap Destinations

    Eclipse Edge User Manual Static Routing for Example Network: Destination Subnet Mask Interface Next Hop IDU1 192.168.2.0 255.255.255.0 Link NMS 0.0.0.0 192.168.3.0 255.255.255.0 Link NMS 0.0.0.0 192.168.4.0 255.255.255.0 Link NMS 0.0.0.0 192.168.5.0 255.255.255.0 Link NMS 0.0.0.0 IDU2 192.168.3.0 255.255.255.0 Ethernet 192.168.2.3...

  • Page 112: Dhcp Server Function

    DHCP Server Function The IP addressing screens include an option to enable or disable a DHCP server (Dynamic Host Communications Protocol). For Eclipse Edge, the DHCP option is default enabled. The DHCP server function is used to support Ethernet NMS access for your Portal PC whereby Eclipse-to-PC connection is established under DHCP;...
  • Page 113 Eclipse Edge User Manual Rules, Hints and Tips for a DHCP Server Portal to This information should be read in conjunction with data provided under Edge Connection Options on page • The primary benefit of a DHCP server is that it enables Ethernet access without needing to know the IP address of the target radio.

  • Page 114: Configuring The Dhcp Server

    (embedded) addressing within Eclipse. Configuring The DHCP Server The Eclipse Edge terminal is default (ex-factory) configured as a DHCP server.The following procedure only applies when the DHCP server has been subsequently disabled, and there is a need to re-enable DHCP.
  • Page 115 Eclipse Edge User Manual As the number of Portal PCs likely to be connected to the NMS LAN at an Eclipse site is small, the address range can be kept small. Bear in mind that if all addresses are assigned, a subsequent Portal PC DHCP...

  • Page 116: Xp4 Compatibility

    Chapter 4.  Eclipse Edge Configuration and Diagnostics • If green-ticked it indicates a valid address range; if red-crossed, an invalid address range. 2. Review and, if necessary, adjust the IP address range. • The range would normally be set to start with the next IP address after the server address (the IP address of the terminal).

  • Page 117: Date And Time Configuration

    Eclipse Edge User Manual Application Notes • Eclipse terminals deployed behind XP4s may be any type: IDUs and/or INUs. • The XP4 NMI card presents the following constraints when used to transport NMS: • Its bandwidth is limited to 6kbps so care must be taken with Eclipse NMS network design to avoid flooding the NMS channel.
  • Page 118 Chapter 4.  Eclipse Edge Configuration and Diagnostics • Synchronization with an external Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) server. SNTP is a reduced accuracy version of NTP. The protocol fields are the same, but the data values and algorithms used have reduced accuracy so that it can be implemented on limited capacity systems.

  • Page 119: Software Management

    Software Version Control When an Eclipse Edge terminal is shipped the software installed and the version supplied on its installation CD should be the current release or the immediately prior release, as defined by its Major and Minor version numbers only.

  • Page 120: Software Management Screen

    Software Management Screen in Figure 4-22 on page 4-77. • For the Eclipse Edge the load destinations are the IDU and ODU(s) both destinations are loaded - they are not user selectable. • The Load Status box automatically lists all load destinations within a terminal.

  • Page 121: Typical Loading Sequence

    LEDs and cycling of front panel LEDs. 5. At the end of this period Eclipse Edge returns to normal operation. There is no requirement to reset a terminal on completion of a software load - the new version automatically replaces the old version.

  • Page 122: Software Rollback

    For Eclipse Edge terminals the rollback applies to the IDUspe but not to the ODUspe. If there is a genuine (documented) customer need to rollback ODUspe SW, it will be re-released by Aviat as a new SW release (roll forward).
  • Page 123 Eclipse Edge User Manual Software Management Screen Figure 4-22. Item Description Software Status shows the active version for each load destination, and any current load activity. Shows the active software versions (ODU and Control Module). Select an action option for software transfer and/or activate. Information displayed with the software transfer and/or activate options is context sensitive.

  • Page 124: Security Configuration

    Chapter 4.  Eclipse Edge Configuration and Diagnostics Security Configuration The security screen enables activation or de-activation of login security, and password editing. Refer to: Security Screen. Security Screen When login security has been set, a window is displayed immediately after the Portal...
  • Page 125 Eclipse Edge User Manual Item Description Click Activate security to open the login window. Enter the administrator password, then click Login. Portal must be restarted for security changes to take effect. Security can only be activated/de-activated by the administrator user name and password.

  • Page 126: Diagnostics

    Chapter 4.  Eclipse Edge Configuration and Diagnostics Diagnostics The Portal diagnostics screens are used to source status and performance information about Eclipse Edge, and to set diagnostic modes for testing and fault-finding. The screens included in the Portal Diagnostic Menu are: System Summary on page 82 •...

  • Page 127: Context Sensitive Help

    For an information event, the response simply provides an event description. The information provided for these alarm and informational events is identical to the Portal Alarms for data provided in Appendix B, Eclipse Edge Alarms, and from Edge on page 21 Informational Events for Edge on page or in •...

  • Page 128: System Summary

    Figure 4-25 overview of Edge system status. shows an example screen for an Edge terminal with dual ODU protection. Example System Summary Screen for an Eclipse Edge Terminal Figure 4-25. Item Description The System Summary screen illustrates the module functions within an Edge terminal, and module and link status.

  • Page 129: System Summary Navigation

    Eclipse Edge User Manual System Summary Navigation The system summary screen provides an overview of the function and health of a terminal. System Functions Panel Each system function is identified by a module. Colors used for modules reflect alarm severity. Circuit connections are shown between the Link and Data modules, the color of which also reflects the alarm severity associated with the module at one or both ends of its connection.

  • Page 130: Event Browser

    Chapter 4.  Eclipse Edge Configuration and Diagnostics The name entered will appear in all Portal screens where modules are identified by name. Includes Plug-ins, Protection, Circuits, Networking, System Summary, System/Controls, History. Event Browser The Event Browser screen provides a real time view of all events, both active and cleared, for the terminal.
  • Page 131 Export Events exports events as a .csv file. Click to open a browser. Help for Event. Click to view context-sensitive help. The Aviat helpset for Eclipse Edge must be loaded on your Portal PC for this to operate. Click to enable the All Occurrences and Description views (All Occurrences has been selected).

  • Page 132: Event Browser Navigation

    Chapter 4.  Eclipse Edge Configuration and Diagnostics Event Browser Navigation The graphic shows which module in an IDUspe has raised the listed event. Triangles indicate one of three event status types. Event active Event was raised Event was cleared Colors indicate event type/severity.

  • Page 133: Alarms

    Eclipse Edge User Manual • If Eclipse Online Help is not available (has not been loaded on your PC), the Help for Event tab will remain greyed-out and a Help Not Installed message will appear below the Help for Event tab.

  • Page 134: History

    PC). Help for Alarms Clicking the Help for Alarm tab provides access to the Eclipse Edge Online Help alarm files, which provide an on-screen alarm description, probable cause and recommended action for the selected alarm. The information is identical to Alarm...
  • Page 135 Eclipse Edge User Manual A resolution option provides selection of 15-minute or 24-hour options. 15-minute provides viewing of seven days worth of 15 minute data bins; 24-hour provides one months worth of 1 day data bins. • The graph screen provides a histogram of 15 minute or daily (24 hour) data bins of RSL, G.826 statistics, event detected, and configuration changes.
  • Page 136 Chapter 4.  Eclipse Edge Configuration and Diagnostics Item Description Set the range for the expanded view (4). Either left-click within the complete history view to drag and set the range edges, or use the buttons. Left-side buttons move the start, right-side buttons move the end, and the middle buttons move the whole range.

  • Page 137: History Screen: Ethernet

    Eclipse Edge User Manual Item Description Left click within the view, and drag to the left or right to set a report range. The range is shown by blue highlighting. Once a range is selected, it also displays in the graph screen, and can be adjusted from within the graph screen by clicking and dragging edges in the expanded view.
  • Page 138 Chapter 4.  Eclipse Edge Configuration and Diagnostics History Graph Screen: DAC ES Figure 4-30. Item Description Select a 15 minute or daily resolution. Port/Channel summary windows. Data is displayed from right to left in time order. See Item 3. Higher resolution data for the selected port/channel is displayed in the Detail window to the right, see Item 4.
  • Page 139 Eclipse Edge User Manual Item Description Summary data window. The most recent 15 minute data bins (up to 7 days) are default displayed. The same collection period is also displayed in the Detail window. The most recent data is displayed to the right side of the window.
  • Page 140 Chapter 4.  Eclipse Edge Configuration and Diagnostics Item Description Detail window. Presents higher resolution data and the ability to select a report range. The most recent data is to the right side of the window.The period displayed (number of bins) is selected in the summary window (Item 2).

  • Page 141: Performance

    The selected range is also indicated in the summary window by the blue highlighting. Summary Ethernet statistical data is presented for the selected range. Performance For Eclipse Edge the Performance screen supports selections of: Link Performance on page 95 • Ethernet Performance on page 99 •...
  • Page 142 Chapter 4.  Eclipse Edge Configuration and Diagnostics Example Link Performance Screen Figure 4-32. Item Description Status Monitors provide a real time view of operational status/ performance. Data is updated at 2 second intervals. G.826 Monitors. Set with the Start, Stop and Clear tabs.
  • Page 143 Eclipse Edge User Manual Example Performance Screen for a Protected Link Figure 4-33. Item Description Status Monitors provide a real time view of operational status/ performance for both ODUs. • Detected Tx power is only shown for the online transmitter (s).
  • Page 144 Chapter 4.  Eclipse Edge Configuration and Diagnostics Advanced Performance Screen for a Protected Link Figure 4-34. Item Description The advanced screen view for protected links is enabled in Edit > Preferences > Show Advanced protection Diagnostics. Current BER and G-826 stats are shown for both ODUs, as well as the Protected link: •...

  • Page 145: Ethernet Performance

    Eclipse Edge User Manual Viewing other Portal screens does not affect the aggregation of performance data. If the terminal is powered off, reset, or its ODU disconnected during data capture, a warning is displayed advising that collected data has been interrupted.
  • Page 146 Chapter 4.  Eclipse Edge Configuration and Diagnostics Viewing other Portal screens does not affect the aggregation of performance statistics. The Stop button terminates the data aggregation, but leaves for viewing the data collected / displayed to that point. The Clear button clears all data.
  • Page 147 Eclipse Edge User Manual Statistic Description Dot3 Stats FCS A count of frames received on a particular interface that are Errors an integral number of octets in length but do not pass the FCS check. This count does not include frames received with frame-too-long or frame-too-short error.
  • Page 148 Chapter 4.  Eclipse Edge Configuration and Diagnostics Statistic Description Dot3 Stats Single A count of successfully transmitted frames on a particular Collision Frames interface for which transmission is inhibited by exactly one collision. A frame that is counted by an instance of this object is also...
  • Page 149 Eclipse Edge User Manual Statistic Description Switch Stats Total number of collisions during the frame transmission. Collisions Ethernet Graphs Screen On opening, the graphs are blank. To enable, click the Start button. Data aggregates from this point forward for as long as Portal is logged on, or until the Stop or Clear buttons are selected.

  • Page 150: System/Controls

    Chapter 4.  Eclipse Edge Configuration and Diagnostics Item Description The detail window displays Ethernet performance data. Mouse-over to view data per capture interval, nominally 1.5 seconds (data/counts are the average/total for the interval. Summary windows are provided for all ports/channels. Click an enabled port or channel to view its data in the detail window (3).
  • Page 151 Eclipse Edge User Manual A safety timer acts on all “On” selections. Applies to Tx mute, digital and IF Safety Timer loopbacks, and to Tx and Rx locks for protected operation. Refer to Operation on page 106. Timer options are: •...
  • Page 152 Chapter 4.  Eclipse Edge Configuration and Diagnostics Link Menu Operation Locks Lock options are provided to force a condition or to change the online status of the protected pairing. • For protected ODUs: • The primary-designated ODU is default online transmitting.
  • Page 153 Eclipse Edge User Manual • The default safety timer option has not previously been enabled for the current Portal session (see below). • The safety timer operation has not been enabled to default to the last setting used in Portal the Edit >...
  • Page 154 Chapter 4.  Eclipse Edge Configuration and Diagnostics Figure 4-38, are: The safety timer steps, related to Item Description Click On. Select a timer option and click Ok. If you click “Do not ask me this again (use this setting as default)”, the last safety timer selection will apply for all subsequent System/Controls ‘On’...

  • Page 155: Dac 16X Tributary Menu

    Eclipse Edge User Manual NOTE: Do not ask me this again (use this setting as default) is linked directly to the Edit > Preferences setting for Diagnostic safety timers default to last setting used. Unlike the timer default enabled in the safety timer window above, the Edit >...
  • Page 156 Chapter 4.  Eclipse Edge Configuration and Diagnostics DAC 16x Module System Controls Screen Figure 4-39. Item Description Looped icon confirms that a line facing loopback is applied to trib 1. Looped icon confirms that a radio facing loopback is applied to trib 3.
  • Page 157 Eclipse Edge User Manual Loopback and AIS Safety Timer Operation For information on the operation of the Diagnostic Safety Timer associated with the Safety Timer Operation on page 106. loopback and AIS controls, refer to NOTE: The IDUspe does not support loopbacks or AIS on Ethernet ports; it does support AIS and loopbacks on trib ports.

  • Page 158: Dac Es Menu

    Chapter 4.  Eclipse Edge Configuration and Diagnostics Auto Insertion of AIS on Tribs This topic covers auto insertion of AIS on tribs when: • A demodulator unlock occurs • Loopbacks are set Demodulator Unlock When a Link demodulator-unlock occurs, it inserts an alarm signal (AIS) on all traffic circuits towards the line/customer.

  • Page 159: Loopback Points

    Eclipse Edge User Manual System/Controls Diagnostics Screen Figure 4-40. Item Description Port/Channel Status is selected (default view). The MAC Address Table option does not apply to the DAC ES. Shows the status (port/channel up or down), operational mode (transparent or VLAN), configured port and channel speeds, and current port and channel throughputs.

  • Page 160: Parts

    Chapter 4.  Eclipse Edge Configuration and Diagnostics IDUspe Loopbacks Figure 4-41. Tribs Trib Loopbacks Line facing Radio facing Radio Loopbacks Digital Parts The Parts screen presents: • Part number • Part revision • Serial number • Time -in-service Time-in-service is initiated from the time the item is placed in operation. The counter resets to zero on removal from service or power-down.

  • Page 161: Advanced Management

    Eclipse Edge User Manual Advanced Management The advanced management screen supports two functions: • Software reset, which provides a hard reset for all software-resettable modules. Refer Software Reset on page 116. • Clear Events and History, which clears all historical data from the Event Browser and Clear Events and History on page 116 History screens.

  • Page 162: Software Reset

    Chapter 4.  Eclipse Edge Configuration and Diagnostics Software Reset Software reset provides a hard reset for the software-resettable control module and ODU. A software reset is equivalent to a power-down reboot (power off - pause - power on), with one important difference; a copy of the Helpdesk Data File is automatically saved to a default folder on your Portal PC at C:\Program Files\Portal\Reset Logs\.

  • Page 163: Chapter 5, Eclipse Edge Commissioning And Troubleshooting

    Commissioning and Troubleshooting This section sectiondescribes the commissioning process, commissioning tests, and troubleshooting for an Eclipse Edge installation. Refer to: • Eclipse Edge Commissioning Process Eclipse Edge Commissioning Tests on page 3 • Commissioning Records for Edge on page 11 •...
  • Page 164 Chapter 5. Eclipse Edge Commissioning and Troubleshooting Typical Commissioning Check Process Table 5-1. Step Description Procedure Physical installation A physical check prior to antenna alignment and node inspection configuration to ensure that the physical installation is complete and correct. Antenna...

  • Page 165: Eclipse Edge Commissioning Tests

    Performance on page 95. A capture period can be started and stopped from this screen. Refer to Aviat Networks’ Best Practices Guide for results interpretation. • Historical G.826 error events are presented in the Portal History screen. Refer to History on page 88.

  • Page 166: Fade Margin For Edge

    Chapter 5. Eclipse Edge Commissioning and Troubleshooting • For a looped test the originating DAC provides the PBBS generator and G.821 receiver. Requires a far-end loopback on the trib, which can be applied using Portal or a physical loop. • For a both-way test, a PRBS generator on one DAC is G.821 received on its remote DAC, and vice-versa.

  • Page 167: Measuring The Fade Margin For Edge

    If the measured fade margin is significantly less than the expected margin, reasons can include: • Accuracy of measurement not taken into account. For Eclipse Edge, the margin for error can be up to 3 to 4 dB, given the limitations of software-set power control, RSL measurement and G.826 error capture.

  • Page 168: Switch Operation Test Measurement For Edge

    • The procedures provide confirmation of switch action using errored-second time resolution. • Confirmation of switching times with millisecond accuracy is a FAT (factory acceptance test) procedure. Contact Aviat Networks or your supplier for details. The check procedures described refer to G.821 BER and G.826 link performance error measurement: •...
  • Page 169 Eclipse Edge User Manual NOTE: For information on protection options, protection operation, switching criteria, and switching times refer to Protected Operation for Edge on page For hot-standby and space diversity configurations, the ODU combinations are assigned as primary (ODU1) and secondary (ODU2).

  • Page 170: Confirming Link Protection For Edge

    Chapter 5. Eclipse Edge Commissioning and Troubleshooting Confirming Link Protection for Edge Before commencing: • Check the protected link is operating normally: • No alarm icons in the Portal status bar (green). • No G.826 errors in the Performance screen.
  • Page 171 Eclipse Edge User Manual Test procedure: 1. Set a BER test on a DAC trib with a remote loopback. Confirm error-free operation. 2. Check that the primary ODU (ODU1) is online Tx. 3. Withdraw the ODU1 cable from the IDUspe front panel to initiate a Tx switch to the standby ODU (ODU2).
  • Page 172 Chapter 5. Eclipse Edge Commissioning and Troubleshooting 6. On completion of the tests ensure the remote loopback is disabled, or will time-out. 7. Check the System/Controls screen, and if necessary return to default online status (primary ODU as Tx online), and if an unequal coupler is used, check that the online Tx is connected to the low-loss side.

  • Page 173: Commissioning Records For Edge

    The file for these worksheets is available on the Eclipse Installation CD or from a Aviat Networks Help Desk. These worksheets can be customized to suit customer requirements. The main installation and commissioning worksheets provide: •...
  • Page 174 Chapter 5. Eclipse Edge Commissioning and Troubleshooting Example Page from the IDU Installation and Commissioning Form Figure 5-1. Aviat Networks...

  • Page 175: Eclipse Edge Troubleshooting

    • Additional Resources • Aviat Networks Help Desks ProVision and Portal ProVision is Aviat Networks' element manager. For an Eclipse network ProVision works seamlessly with Portal, the Eclipse craft tool, to provide comprehensive network-wide and site-specific data. When on-site, Portal is the primary troubleshooting tool. Portal is also used by ProVision when logging into an Eclipse site.

  • Page 176: Aviat Networks Help Desks

    Chapter 5. Eclipse Edge Commissioning and Troubleshooting Aviat Networks Help Desks For Eclipse customer service, contact one of the regional Technical Help Desks listed below Americas Technical Help EMEA Technical Help Desk Asia Pacific Technical Help Desk Desk Aviat Networks...

  • Page 177: Before Going To Site Edge Checklist

    Eclipse Edge User Manual More detailed Eclipse site-specific diagnostic data is enabled by opening, from ProVision, a Portal session to an Eclipse terminal. Within Portal, a NOC operator has access to all Portal screens, as if on-site. Only where it is not possible to see a network beyond a full break, and therefore not possible to see the far end of a link, does it become less certain as to which site carries the faulty equipment, or if it is an equipment fault as distinct from a full path fade.

  • Page 178: Edge Troubleshooting Basics

    • Any special test equipment that may be needed, such as a BER tester. • Toolkit. • Key(s) for access to the site. NOTE: For more information, refer to Aviat Networks Best Practices Guide, Chapter 9, Troubleshooting. Edge Troubleshooting Basics This section provides general guidance on Eclipse Edge troubleshooting: •...

  • Page 179: Troubleshooting Edge Path Problems

    Eclipse Edge User Manual • Many hardware alarms are only initiated as a loss-of-communications alarm during a reboot, software upgrade, or reconfiguration. By not being able to communicate with the IDU, their settings cannot be loaded. The fault may be at the hardware device, such as the ODU (most likely), communications to it, or the IDU.

  • Page 180: Troubleshooting Edge Configuration Problems

    Chapter 5. Eclipse Edge Commissioning and Troubleshooting obstructed by construction works, view/survey the path for possible new obstructions. • Interference from other signal sources Interference usually affects traffic in just one direction. Unlike other path problems, RSL is not affected. If suspected, check for new link installations at the same site or in the same geographical area.

  • Page 181: Auto Insertion Of Ais Or Prbs On Edge Tribs

    Eclipse Edge User Manual NOTE: Portal only allows valid cross-connections; circuit conflicts are prevented, but Portal cannot detect incorrectly set circuit connections between terminals. Where a network problem is not obvious, use a loopback BER test to track a single circuit/trib through the network, beginning at the terminal closest to the terminal applying the BER test.
  • Page 182 Chapter 5. Eclipse Edge Commissioning and Troubleshooting • Orange flashing • Green • Status LEDs indicate green for normal operation, orange flashing for a configuration problem or diagnostic-mode selection, and red for a critical/major problem. • Eclipse software updates LED states at least once every second.

  • Page 183: Portal Alarms For Edge

    This section introduces Portal alarms, and provides links to Portal Alarm Descriptions, which include a description, probable cause, recommended actions, and where appropriate, additional information. Eclipse Edge Alarms on page 22 Refer to Procedure for Viewing Edge Alarms Alarm descriptions are generally provided for tree-end alarms only.

  • Page 184: Eclipse Edge Alarms

    Chapter 5. Eclipse Edge Commissioning and Troubleshooting Eclipse Edge Alarms The following listing is a summary of Eclipse Edge alarms. Click only on alarm-tree-ends to view alarm details. NOTE: many of these alarms also apply to other Eclipse products. Refer to: Radio on page 22 •...
  • Page 185 Eclipse Edge User Manual • Remote Communications Failure Diagnostic • Line Facing Digital Loopback • TX Manual Lock • RX Source Lock Radio Link • Traffic Path Down Path warning Error warning • ESR Threshold Exceeded • SESR Threshold Exceeded •...

  • Page 186: Using Portal Diagnostics Screens For Edge

    Chapter 5. Eclipse Edge Commissioning and Troubleshooting Tributary Hardware Component failure • LIU Failure Software • Configuration Not Supported Diagnostic Traffic, Tributary n • Trib (#) Output AIS Enabled • Trib (#) Radio Facing Loopback • Trib (#) Line Facing Loopback •...
  • Page 187 Eclipse Edge User Manual Click on screen type in the Screen column to open a full description. Getting the best from these screens requires familiarity. Time spent on their layout, features, options and applications, will be time well spent. With exception of diagnostic options provided in the System Controls screen, such as locks and loopbacks, all screens can be fully exercised without impacting traffic.
  • Page 188 Chapter 5. Eclipse Edge Commissioning and Troubleshooting Screen Function Tips Alarms Presents an alarm-tree hierarchy for the • If a hardware alarm is active, selected module. this should be investigated before others. Hardware • Active alarms are opened out to show the alarms occur when trunk to tree-end path.
  • Page 189 Eclipse Edge User Manual Screen Function Tips Event Browser View active and cleared alarms in date/time • Use the filtering options to order. Goes back in time for a maximum select only active alarms, 5000 events (first on, first off).

  • Page 190: Informational Events For Edge

    Chapter 5. Eclipse Edge Commissioning and Troubleshooting Screen Function Tips Performance View current G.826 link data, plus RSL, Particularly useful for detected forward power, current BER, cross-checking alarm events, remote fade margin, ODU temperature, and when there is a need to confirm dc power to the ODU.

  • Page 191: Edge Idu Informational Events

    Eclipse Edge User Manual Edge IDU Informational Events The following is a listing of informational events for Eclipse IDUs. A number of these events are not applicable to Edge. IDU Terminal Event System Restart Portal User Logged On Portal User Logged Off...
  • Page 192 Chapter 5. Eclipse Edge Commissioning and Troubleshooting Event Log Activity Suspended Event Log Activity Resumed Radio Event System Restart Unsupported Configuration Event Log Activity Suspended Event Log Activity Resumed ATPC Active ATPC Inactive AIS Transmitted AIS Transmission Ceased Rx Performance Monitoring Reset...

  • Page 193: Appendix A, Idu Connector And Cable Data

    • IDU Tributary Connectors and Cables • NMS Connectors and Cables CAUTION: Eclipse Edge tributary and NMS cables are not to be routed with any AC mains power lines. They are also to be kept away from any power lines which cross them.

  • Page 194: Idu Rj-45 To Bnc Cable Assembly

    RJ-45 plug is pictured with its cable exiting to the rear. IDU RJ-45 to BNC Cable Figure A-1. RJ-45 Description RX indicates Data In to the DAC module. TX indicates Data Out from the DAC. 75 ohm BNC female connectors. Aviat Networks...

  • Page 195: Idu Rj-45 To Rj-45 Straight Cable

    Eclipse Edge User Manual IDU RJ-45 to RJ-45 Straight Cable Figure A-1. Connectors at both ends of the cable are wired pin-for-pin as shown in It provides a balanced 120 ohm connection. Each assembly supports one trib. Straight cable assemblies are used when connecting to RJ-45 patch panels, which have a built-in crossover function.

  • Page 196: Idu Rj-45 To Rj-45 Crossover Cable

    IDU RJ-45 to RJ-45 Crossover Cable Assembly Table A-2. Connection Pin-to-pin Connection Function Connections Function Receive Ring Transmit Ring Receive Tip Transmit Tip Optional Ground Optional Ground Transmit Ring Receive Ring Transmit Tip Receive Tip Optional Ground Optional Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground Aviat Networks...

  • Page 197: Idu Rj-45 To Wire Wrap Cable Assembly

    Eclipse Edge User Manual IDU RJ-45 to Wire Wrap Cable Assembly The assemblies are available with cable lengths of 2 m, 5 m or 7.5 m. It provides a balanced 120 ohm connection. The wire is designed for use with insulation displacement, punch-down termination blocks.

  • Page 198: Idu Rj-45 Connector Pin Assignments

    Transmit refers to an output from the IDU and specifies towards the user. IDU RJ-45 Trib Connector Pin Assignments Table A-4. Function Receive Ring Receive Tip * Optional Ground Transmit Ring Transmit Tip * Optional Ground Ground Ground RJ-45 Front Panel Connector (face view) Figure A-2. Aviat Networks...

  • Page 199: Dac Es Module

    Eclipse Edge User Manual DAC ES Module Industry standard Ethernet RJ-45 to RJ-45 cables are used for the DAC ES user ports. The DAC ES allows the cable connection type to be auto-detected, or specified for a straight (Mdi) or crossover (MdiX) cable. With Auto, the DAC ES senses and sets the port connection cable type to Mdi or Mdix.

  • Page 200: Nms Connectors And Cables

    The NMS connector provides Ethernet access for Portal and/or ProVision. Pin assignments represent industry-standard LAN cable assembly for a 10/100Base-T, RJ-45 connector. Different length ‘straight’ Ethernet cables are included as optional accessories. Eclipse Edge has two NMS ports. NOTE: The Ethernet port auto-resolves for straight and crossover cables (Mdi or MdiX).

  • Page 201: Appendix B, Eclipse Edge Alarms

    Appendix B. Eclipse Edge Alarms Eclipse Edge alarms include information on probable cause, recommended actions. Common Alarms The following alarms are common to two or more modules. Configuration Not Supported Configuration is not compatible with the hardware. This is a major alarm.
  • Page 202 IDU. Recommended Actions To remove the alarm, compatible Eclipse software is required; install the latest software. Additional Information A check for possible mismatch occurs during the following events: power on, software reset, and plug-in insertion. Aviat Networks...

  • Page 203: Idu Alarms

    Eclipse Edge User Manual IDU Alarms +1.2V Digital Supply +1.2 volt digital supply out of tolerance. This is a warning alarm. Probable Cause Equipment malfunction. Recommended Actions 1. Check for other alarms to determine how critical alarm is. Depending on the malfunction, the node may otherwise operate satisfactorily.
  • Page 204 2. If the alarm is raised after a new software load, revert to the previous SW version and check to see that the alarm has cleared. If cleared, retry the SW load. 3. If the alarm is permanent, and the Flash Card Failure alarm is not active, replace the IDU. Aviat Networks...
  • Page 205 Eclipse Edge User Manual Additional Information A checksum is used to determine configuration status during power-up and software reloads. It may also be prompted during a reconfiguration. Fixed Flash Failure Loss of communications with fixed flash memory. This is a warning alarm.
  • Page 206 Celsius (131 F). Bear in mind the ambient temperature in an enclosed rack may be much higher than the ambient within the equipment room. 2. If there are no other alarms, the ambient temperature is OK and airflow is not restricted, then suspect the temperature sensing circuit. Replace the IDU. Aviat Networks...

  • Page 207: Rac/Radio Alarms

    Eclipse Edge User Manual RAC/Radio Alarms BER Threshold Exceeded Received data has exceeded a threshold of 1 error bit in a data stream of 10 bits (0.1% error rate). This is a path warning alarm. Probable Cause The most common cause is path degradation through rain fade, diffraction, or multipath.
  • Page 208 Rain fade is the likely cause of fade for links 13 GHz and higher. Diffraction and multipath/ducting for links 11 GHz and lower. If these alarms are persistent, there could be a problem with the link design or original installation. Aviat Networks...
  • Page 209 Eclipse Edge User Manual Check that all other link health indicators are normal before investigating an interference problem. Then check for any new link installations in the same geographical area, on the same frequency band, which coincide with the onset of BER alarms.
  • Page 210 2. If the alarm is raised after a new SW load, reload the previous SW version and re-check the alarm. If cleared, retry the SW load. 3. If the alarm is raised after a capacity reconfiguration, revert to the previous Aviat Networks...
  • Page 211 Eclipse Edge User Manual settings. If the alarm has cleared, retry the new configuration. 4. If the alarm is permanent, replace the ODU. IF Card Temperature Modem / IF temperature out of tolerance. This is a warning alarm. Probable Cause The ODU is faulty, either with an overheating problem or with a faulty temperature sensor.
  • Page 212 ODU will not operate. ODU RX Cable Unplugged Cannot detect ODU RX cable. This is a critical alarm. Probable Cause Cable is disconnected or faulty. Recommended Actions Aviat Networks...
  • Page 213 Eclipse Edge User Manual Check the cable and its connectors. ODU TX Cable IF Synth Not Locked ODU TX cable IF synthesiser not locked. This is a critical alarm. Probable Cause Equipment malfunction. Recommended Actions Replace the ODU. Additional Information An ODU TX cable IF synthesiser failure affects all communications to the remote-end terminal.
  • Page 214 NMS, Auxiliary channels and Alarm I/O. The alarm is triggered from the IDU. RX Synthesiser Not Locked Receiver not on frequency. This is a critical alarm. Probable Cause Equipment malfunction. Recommended Actions Replace the ODU. Aviat Networks...
  • Page 215 Eclipse Edge User Manual Additional Information The Rx synthesiser sets the link receive frequency. Failure will affect all communications from the remote radio. Downstream path failure and path warning alarms will also be activated. SESR Threshold Exceeded G.826 severely errored seconds ratio exceeded. This is a warning alarm.
  • Page 216 RAC Plug-ins screen when ATPC is disabled. In situations where ATPC is selected, refer to the commissioning record for guidance on a normal Tx power indication. TX Manual Lock Transmit manual switch mode is active. This is a warning alarm. Aviat Networks...
  • Page 217 Eclipse Edge User Manual Probable Cause One of the transmitters of a hot-standby or diversity pair has been forced (locked) as Tx online. Recommended Actions To remove the alarm, remove the lock. RX Source Lock Rx source lock is active. This is a warning alarm.
  • Page 218 Equipment malfunction. Recommended Actions Check Tuner Failure Alarm for a hardware fault. Reboot (power off, pause, power on). If the alarm remains, replace the ODU. Additional Information The Tuner supports I/Q demodulation. Failure will affect all receive traffic. Aviat Networks...

  • Page 219: Dac Alarms

    Eclipse Edge User Manual DAC Alarms Trib (#) AIS AIS received on tributary. This is a warning alarm. Probable Cause AIS has been detected on a trib input due to an alarm condition within the connected equipment, or upstream from the directly connected equipment.
  • Page 220 For an STM1/OC3 trib, AIS selection inserts a PRBS15 pattern (15 bit pseudo-random bit sequence). The AIS enabled alarm is activated on a per trib basis. Trib (#) Output Failure The output to the customer equipment has failed. This is a critical alarm. Probable Cause Aviat Networks...
  • Page 221 Eclipse Edge User Manual Output device or card error. Recommended Actions 1. Withdraw the DAC, pause, then reinsert. Replace the DAC. Trib (#) Radio Facing Loopback Trib data looped back to radio path. This is a warning alarm. Probable Cause A radio facing (TDM bus facing) loopback has been established on a trib using commands in the Portal System Controls screen.

  • Page 222: Dac Es Alarms

    The port Enabled check box in the DAC ES plug-ins screen must be checked to enable traffic on the port. Only when checked, and no valid framing data is detected, will this alarm be raised. Switch Access Failure No communications with Ethernet switch. This is a critical alarm. Probable Cause Aviat Networks...
  • Page 223 Eclipse Edge User Manual Equipment malfunction. Recommended Actions • Check Transport Channel Failure and Port Failure alarms to confirm traffic loss or otherwise. • Re-boot the IDU. • If the problem persists, replace the IDU. Additional Information The switch provides the port-to-channel bridging and switching functions.

  • Page 224: Portal Informational Events

    ATPC Max Power Out of Range The ATPC maximum power is above the maximum power or below the minimum power capabilities. ATPC Min Power Out of Range The ATPC minimum power is above the maximum power or below the minimum power capabilities. Aviat Networks...
  • Page 225 Eclipse Edge User Manual ATU Flushed The ART has been flushed and address learning will start again - unless disabled. Automatic Learning Disabled Automatic learning has been disabled. Automatic Learning Enabled Automatic learning has been enabled. Configuration Auto Reverted The configuration of this terminal has been automatically reverted to the previously inactive configuration.
  • Page 226 Modulation has been changed for the Tx or Rx. NMS Configuration Error The NMS configuration is invalid. Portal User Logged Off User logged off from the terminal or the session expired. Includes an indication if the user logged off or the session expired. Aviat Networks...
  • Page 227 Eclipse Edge User Manual Portal User Logged On User logged on to the terminal. POST Failed Power on self test did not complete without errors. The log entry identifies the failed test. Power On The radio has completed a power on reset. Note that this entry could be replaced by the standard cold start trap.
  • Page 228 User Authentication Enabled User authentication enabled. User Authentication Failed User authentication failed. User Authentication Successful User authentication successful. User Password Admin Reset User password admin reset. Watch Dog Expired The IDU has detected that some processes are not responding. Aviat Networks...
  • Page 229 Index antenna alignment 3-27 as-built About 0-1 report for Edge 4-33 about i-ii ATPC access guidelines for Edge 4-41 restricted 1-5 interference of, re Edge 4-42 additional resources settings for Edge 4-43 Best Practices Guide 0-2 troubleshooting 5-19 advanced IP addressing auto version for Edge 4-63 Portal 4-4...
  • Page 230 IDU RJ-45 to wire wrap cable assembly A-5 Eclipse Edge and Eclipse 2-6 compliance DAC ES notes i-v data dashboards for Edge 4-112 configuration performance screen for Edge 4-100 circuits for Edge 4-53 DAC GE DAC ES for Edge 4-48, 4-49...
  • Page 231 Eclipse Edge User Manual compatibility 2-6 description introduction 2-1 grounding diff files 4-4 ESD strap 1-3 general health and safety 1-1 IDU for Edge 3-25 management 2-6 ODUspe 3-8 meeting IEC publication 60950 standards 1-1 ODUspe cable 3-14 ODU unit description 2-3...
  • Page 232 3-2 interference configuration trap destinations 4-66 Edge traffic 5-17 DHCP server configuration for Edge 4-69 DHCP server function for Edge 4-67 RSL/RSSI filtering for Edge 3-29 IP address interface IP addressing and routing for Edge Aviat Networks...
  • Page 233 Eclipse Edge User Manual 4-63 interfacing OSPF to RIP for Edge 4-56 parts screen 4-114 IP addressing and routing options and rules password protection for Edge 4-56 Portal for Edge 4-25 network configuration for Edge 4-55 password protection for Portal 4-79...
  • Page 234 RX A-6 priority mapping Edge 2-12 procedure overview for new Edge installation 4-31 safety product conformity i-vii general for Eclipse Edge 1-1 protected operation lifting Edge equipment 1-2 Eclipse Edge 2-5 operator for Edge 1-2 protection warnings 1-2 switching tests for Edge 5-5...
  • Page 235 Eclipse Edge User Manual security configuration 4-79 installation 3-2 setting up tooltips 4-3 Portal PC TCP/IP properties for Edge 4-15 trademarks i-ii shipping damage 3-3 transparent mode signal strength measurement 3-27 Edge 2-11 sites trap destinations restricted access 1-5 for Edge 4-66...
  • Page 236 1-2 warranty i-ii WEEE directive i-v XP4 NMS compatibility for Edge 4-71 Aviat Networks...
  • Page 237 Eclipse Edge is a Class A product. In a domestic environment it may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. This equipment is intended to be used exclusively in telecommunications centers.
  • Page 238 This section provides a basic guide, in order, of an Eclipse Edge hardware installation process. Installation can be completed up to antenna alignment without the use of Eclipse Edge Portal, the PC based craft tool. Portal is required to check and configure an Eclipse Edge terminal / link.
  • Page 239 Required Tools and Material Table 3-1. Equipment Tool/Material Description As required by the Aviat Networks offers antennas from several suppliers. Antenna manufacturer Refer to the manufacturer’s data supplied with each antenna for required and recommended installation tools and equipment. Basic electrician’s...
  • Page 240 Antenna polarization is determined by the orientation of the ODUspe. For supporting data on the installation of antennas, refer to the Aviat Networks Best Practices Guide.
  • Page 241 Eclipse Edge User Manual Installing the ODUspe The ODUspe is attached to its antenna using a mounting plate supplied with each Figure 3-1. The six countersunk screws (item 8) fix the plate to the ODU. See antenna, and the four bolts (item 9) fix the ODUspe to the plate. Installation instructions are provided with each ODU.
  • Page 242 Chapter 3. Eclipse Edge Installation Setting the ODUspe Polarization Antenna polarization, V or H, is determined by the orientation of the ODU. It is set for vertical polarization when the “V” mark on the ODUspe casting is at the top. See Figure 3-3.
  • Page 243 Eclipse Edge User Manual Related procedures are: Grounding the ODUspe on page 9 • Grounding an ODU; refer to Installing ODUspe Cable and • Installing the ODU cable and connectors; refer to Connectors on page 12 260-668080-001 Rev 002 March 2013...
  • Page 244 Chapter 3. Eclipse Edge Installation To attach the ODU: Before proceeding first check that the antenna hub, ODU mount plate, and antenna and ODU feed heads are undamaged, clean, and dry. Figure 3-5. Refer to the numbered steps in ODU Attachment Figure 3-5.
  • Page 245 Eclipse Edge User Manual Grounding the ODUspe NOTE: The ODUspe includes an internal lightning surge suppressor. ODU Grounding Procedure To ground the ODU: 1. Locate the green 2 m ground wire in the ODU installation Kit. One end is fitted with a crimp lug, the other is free.
  • Page 246 Chapter 3. Eclipse Edge Installation Installing an ODUspe Coupler Refer to: ODUspe Coupler Overview on page 10 • ODUspe Coupler Installation Procedure on page 11 • Installing ODUspe Cable and Connectors on page 12 • ODUspe Coupler Overview Couplers are used to connect two ODUs to a common antenna for single antenna, hot-standby protected operation.
  • Page 247 Attaching a Coupler Before installing a coupler check there will be sufficient mechanical clearance for the coupler and its ODUs. There should be no clearance issues using Aviat Networks’ approved antennas when installed correctly on its mount with the appropriate left or right offset.
  • Page 248 To fit the ODUs to the coupler, refer to Installing ODUspe Cable and Connectors NOTE: The ODUspe cable must comply with Eclipse Edge requirements and be installed with the specified ground kits. If incorrectly installed, the Aviat warranty may be voided.
  • Page 249 Eclipse Edge User Manual • Cable ground wire assemblies • Ground wire cable clamps for tower termination. • Cable ties. • Silicon grease. • Self-amalgamating butyl mastic tape. • Vinyl tape. Figure 3-7 shows the contents of the 50 m ODU cable kit.
  • Page 250 Chapter 3. Eclipse Edge Installation ODUspe Cable Installation Overview Table 3-2 provides an overview of ODU cable installation requirements and best practices. ODU Cable Installation Requirements Table 3-2. Task Required Explanation considerations Cable type and Use only the Edge industrial-grade ODU...
  • Page 251 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 Aviat Networks’ Best Practices Guide. NOTE: The ODU cable assembly includes a ground wire at the ODU end of...
  • Page 252 Chapter 3. Eclipse Edge Installation Locations for Cable Grounds and Surge Suppressor Figure 3-8. Item Description ODUspe and antenna ODUspe cable connector assembly and ground wire ODUspe ground wire Cable ground The ODU cable must be supported by black cable (UV resistant) ties at intervals no greater than 0.6m.
  • Page 253 If circumstances do not permit recommended or required installation practices, a solution should be confirmed with the Aviat help desk or approved installation company. For more information on recommended installation practices for lightning protection, refer to Aviat Networks “Best Practices Guide”. 260-668080-001 Rev 002 March 2013...
  • Page 254 The building entry suppressor should be grounded to the master ground bar at, or just below, the cable point of entry. For details on master ground bar location, refer to Aviat Networks’ Best Practices Guide. The suppressor must be installed as close as practical to cable entry, and the suppressor ground wire connected directly to the master ground bar, or ground bar extension.
  • Page 255 Eclipse Edge User Manual Procedure To install the lightning surge suppressor: 1. Determine where the suppressor is to be installed. The normal location is just inside the building. 2. Trim the cable from the ODU at the point where the suppressor is to be installed.
  • Page 256 Chapter 3. Eclipse Edge Installation CAUTION: Ensure the cable connector assembly and the ODU connector are completely dry before wrapping. Wrapping Instructions for ODU Connector Before commencing, remove the dust caps from the ODU RJ-45 connector and from the ODU cable connector.
  • Page 257 Eclipse Edge User Manual behind the dust cap post. 3. Mold the second strip to the first strip but this time ensure the strip goes over the top of the dust cap post. 4. Beginning at the butyl strips (not over the strips), wrap a layer of vinyl tape with a minimum 50% overlay to a point just past the connector body and onto the ODU cable sheath.
  • Page 258 Chapter 3. Eclipse Edge Installation 5. Beginning at the ODU body, wrap, mold and smooth butyl tape over the butyl strips, over the vinyl tape, to a point at least 25 mm past the vinyl tape, onto the ODU cable sheath. This is the primary weatherproof layer.
  • Page 259 Eclipse Edge User Manual Weatherproofing ODU Cable Grounds The cable ground kits include rolls of butyl mastic and vinyl tape to weatherproof the ground-wire connections on the ODU cable. A two-layer wrap process is recommended: • An initial layer of mastic. It is this tape that provides the weatherproofing.
  • Page 260 Chapter 3. Eclipse Edge Installation NOTE: To avoid curl-back, do not stretch the final two turns of the top layer of vinyl tape. Installing Edge IDUs IDUspe 16x is a rack mounted unit, which pairs with an ODUspe via PoE Cat 5e cable to make up an Edge terminal.
  • Page 261 Eclipse Edge User Manual Power Plug Figure 3-11. IDU Installation Requirements for Edge IDU for Edge Installation Requirements Table 3-3. Function / Requirement Description The IDU and its associated dc power supply should be installed Restricted Access in a restricted access area such as a secure equipment room, closet, cabinet or the like.
  • Page 262 Chapter 3. Eclipse Edge Installation Function / Requirement Description The dc power supply must be SELV UL or IEC compliant Power Supply Compliance (60 Vdc maximum output). and Loading Check to ensure that connection of an Eclipse system to an existing dc supply does not overload the supply, circuit protection devices and wiring.
  • Page 263 Never assume that the supply provided to the pick-up point in a rack is correct. Eclipse Edge dc power, ODU, tributary, and NMS cables are not to be routed with any AC mains power lines. They are also to be kept away from any AC power lines which cross them.
  • Page 264 Chapter 3. Eclipse Edge Installation If frequency and power settings are not correct, interference may be caused to other links in the same geographical area. Next Steps: Setting Up Portal on page • Portal connection to Eclipse. Refer to Installation and Configuration Process •...
  • Page 265 Eclipse Edge User Manual • RSL Measurement Guidelines Using RSL Data As Portal is accessed via PC connection to the IDU, a separate means of communication such as two-way radio or cell phone is required between the Portal operator and the person at the antenna.
  • Page 266 Chapter 3. Eclipse Edge Installation RSL Measurement Guidelines Interference The RSSI filter has a nominal 56 MHz bandwidth, which means that depending on the channel bandwidth used, multiple adjacent channels will be included within the filter passband. Normally this will not cause a problem as antenna discrimination (beamwidth) and good frequency planning should exclude adjacent channel interferers.
  • Page 267 Eclipse Edge User Manual If the horizontal adjuster does not provide sufficient range to locate the main beam, the antenna mounting brackets will need to be loosened and the antenna swivelled on its pole mount to locate the beam. Before doing this ensure the horizontal adjuster is set for mid-travel.
  • Page 268 Chapter 3. Eclipse Edge Installation • There is no Rx lock function - both ODUs are online receiving for hot-standby or space diversity, and the IDU selects which output to use on a block-by-block basis. • Both receivers can be accessed to provide RSL/RSSI data.
  • Page 269 Eclipse Edge User Manual Edge Main Beams and Side Lobes This section describes how to locate the main beam, and typical tracking path errors. Refer to: • Locating the Main Beam for Edge Antennas • Tracking Path Error for Edge Antennas Locating the Main Beam for Edge Antennas Ensure the antennas are aligned on the main beam, and not a side lobe.
  • Page 270 Chapter 3. Eclipse Edge Installation Item Description Peak of 1st side lobe, 20-25 dB below main peak. Trough between first and second side lobes, 30 dB or more below main peak. Subsequent side lobe peaks and troughs. Tracking Path Error for Edge Antennas Side lobe signal readings can be confused with main beam readings.
  • Page 271 Eclipse Edge User Manual A common error is to move the antenna left to right along line DD, or top to bottom along line EE, always ending up with the maximum signal at position 1. Example Tracking Path Signals Centered on the First Side Lobe Figure 3-14.
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