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Installation and Management Guide
Part Number: 201511
Date: 2008-02-27
Digital Microwave Radios
s-Series
Models:
EX-11s
EX-11s-16
EX-18s
EX-18s-16
EX-23s
EX-23s-16

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  • Page 1 s-Series Digital Microwave Radios Installation and Management Guide Models: EX-11s EX-11s-16 EX-18s EX-18s-16 EX-23s EX-23s-16 Part Number: 201511 Date: 2008-02-27...

  • Page 2: Open-Source License Information

    Any brand names and product names included in this manual are trademarks, registered trademarks, or trade names of their respective holders. The contents of this document are current as of the date of publication. Exalt reserves the right to change the contents without prior notice.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Revision History ..........................1 Icons ..............................1 Introduction ............................2 Related Documentation and Software ....................2 The Exalt s-Series Digital Microwave Radios ................... 2 Basic Features ............................. 6 Pre-installation Tasks ..........................8 Link Engineering and Site Planning ....................8 Familiarization with the s-Series Radios .................... 9 Shipping Box Contents ........................
  • Page 4 Connect to the Radio with a Serial Connection ................28 Telnet into the Command Line Interface (CLI) ................28 Connect to the Radio in a Telnet Session..................28 Exalt Graphical User Interface (GUI) ....................29 Preparing to Connect ........................29 Log In ............................29 Login Privileges ...........................
  • Page 5 Exalt Installation and Management Guide s-Series Digital Microwave Radios Manual Page ............................. 56 Specifications ............................57 Physical Specifications ........................57 Common System Specifications ....................... 57 EX-11s System Specifications ......................59 EX-18s System Specifications ......................60 EX-23s System Specifications ......................61 Interfaces ............................

  • Page 6: List Of Figures

    Copyright Notices ..........................86 Index ..............................91 List of Figures Figure 1 Exalt s-Series Digital Microwave Radio IDU ..............2 Figure 2 s-Series Digital Microwave Radio ODU ................3 Figure 3 Indoor mounted IDU interconnection with Direct-Mount ODU ........6 Figure 3 Indoor mounted IDU interconnection with Remote-Mounted ODU ........
  • Page 7 Exalt Installation and Management Guide s-Series Digital Microwave Radios Figure 19 Administration Settings page ................... 35 Figure 20 System Configuration page ....................37 Figure 21 Ethernet Interface Configuration page ................39 Figure 22 T1 Interface Configuration page..................41 Figure 23 E1 Interface Configuration page..................
  • Page 8 Exalt Installation and Management Guide s-Series Digital Microwave Radios List of Tables Table 1 Factory default settings ....................11 Table 2 Connectors ........................17 Table 3 LED indicators ......................... 19 Table 4 Default login information ....................31 Table 5 Alarm status indicators ..................... 48 Table 6 Recommended 11GHz antennas (rectangular waveguide, direct-coupled) .....

  • Page 9: About This Document

    Digital Microwave Radios About this Document This manual provides a complete description of the s-Series of Exalt Digital Microwave Radios and related software. This manual provides planners, engineers, installers, system administrators, and technicians general and specific information related to the planning, installation, operation, management, and maintenance of these devices.

  • Page 10: Introduction

    Digital Microwave Radios Introduction Exalt Communications, Inc. thanks you for your purchase. Our goal is to build the highest quality, highest reliability digital microwave radio products. This commitment to quality and reliability extends to our employees and partners alike. We appreciate any comments on how we can improve our products, as well as your sales and Customer Care experience.

  • Page 11: Figure 2 S-Series Digital Microwave Radio Odu

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide s-Series Digital Microwave Radios Figure 2 s-Series Digital Microwave Radio ODU The ODU directly connects to certain antennas or can be remotely mounted with a short flexible waveguide jumper to any antenna with a waveguide connector. See...
  • Page 12 Exalt Installation and Management Guide s-Series Digital Microwave Radios  With license-key upgrade for up to 120Mbps aggregate Ethernet (30 or 40MHz/Mode1, 20MHz/Mode2, 10MHz/Mode3)  With license-key upgrade for up to 4xT1/E1 and up to 120Mbps aggregate Ethernet (30 or 40MHz/Mode1, 20MHz/Mode2, 10MHz/Mode3) ...
  • Page 13 In almost all cases, the product itself must be authorized for use in your country. Either Exalt or Exalt‘s agent must have applied for certification or authorization to allow the sale and deployment of the system within the country.

  • Page 14: Basic Features

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide s-Series Digital Microwave Radios Basic Features The s-Series digital microwave radios IDUs are single integrated units intended for all-indoor or enclosure-based mounting. The associated ODU and antenna is typically mounted on a tower or rooftop mast structure with coaxial cabling running from the ODU location, with an egress through the structure or enclosure, with proper lightning suppression and grounding, to the TO ODU connector of the IDU.
  • Page 15 Exalt Installation and Management Guide s-Series Digital Microwave Radios  Up to 16xT1/E1 interfaces for synchronous voice traffic (number of TDM interfaces is determined by specific model and license-key configuration) The s-Series radios feature a wide-mouth direct DC connection (24V or 48V), and are also provided with an external AC adapter.

  • Page 16: Pre-Installation Tasks

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide s-Series Digital Microwave Radios Pre-installation Tasks This section describes the steps necessary to prepare a site for the installation of the Exalt Digital Microwave Radio. Link Engineering and Site Planning Design all terrestrial wireless links prior to purchase and installation. Generally, professional wireless engineering personnel are engaged to determine the viability and requirements for a well-engineered link to meet the users‘...

  • Page 17: Familiarization With The S-Series Radios

    ODU that is connected. For some frequency bands, there is more than one ODU pair to cover the entire band, so each ODU pair may be limited to tune only over a portion of the band. Exalt recommends using the Exalt GUI for radio configuration of the frequency and other parameters. This interface requires a computer with an Ethernet port and web browser software, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or above.

  • Page 18: Rf Output Power Setting

     Configure IP settings for configuration and management  Configure passwords and security modes  Become familiar with the configuration and management interfaces through the Exalt GUI interface  Configure radio parameters, including installing any optional software license keys and configuring features controlled by license keys ...

  • Page 19: General Radio Configuration

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide s-Series Digital Microwave Radios  Maximum RF output power allowed/authorized by the local government regulations and for this specific device  Maximum effective isotropic radiated power (EIRP) of the transmission system allowed/authorized by the local government regulations and for this specific device ...

  • Page 20: System Installation And Initiation Process

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide s-Series Digital Microwave Radios System Installation and Initiation Process The tasks required for radio installation and initiation are outlined in the following figure. Transmission System Tasks Radio Preparation Tasks Read This Path & Site Manual...

  • Page 21: Record Keeping

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide s-Series Digital Microwave Radios Record Keeping After installation, record the following items for ongoing maintenance and future troubleshooting. Keep a record for each end of the radio link and store a copy of these records at the radio location, at the opposite end radio location, and a central record storage location.

  • Page 22: Installation

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide s-Series Digital Microwave Radios Installation This section presents all tasks required to install the Exalt Digital Microwave Radio. Mechanical Configuration and Mounting The s-Series IDUs are one-piece designs intended for deployment in a telecom equipment rack indoors or in an appropriate environmental enclosure.

  • Page 23: Mounting The Outdoor Unit (Odu)

    Mounting the Outdoor Unit (ODU) The ODU mounts directly to the antenna using the integrated friction clips. Exalt specifies the proper antennas from several vendors. See Antennas. When using specified antennas ensure that the ODU waveguide slot aligns with the waveguide slot on the antenna (Figure 9).

  • Page 24: Figure 4 Odu-Waveguide Slot

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide s-Series Digital Microwave Radios Figure 9 ODU—waveguide slot Adjust the antenna (with ODU attached) to determine vertical or horizontal polarization. Mount the antenna using the mounting hardware included with the antenna and according to the manufacturer‘s instructions.

  • Page 25: Radio Ports And Indicators

    This section provides a brief overview of the connectors, controls, and indicators on the device. Details about each item are in other sections of this document. The EX-s Series front panel is shown in Figure 11. Figure 11 EX-s Series front panel Connector Overview The primary user interfaces are shown in Figure 12.
  • Page 26 Exalt Installation and Management Guide s-Series Digital Microwave Radios Label Type Gender Function SYNC RJ-45 Unused. (IN/OUT) CONSOLE 9-pin sub-D Management port (serial) for PC/PDA for Command Line Interface (CLI) communications. ALARMS 9-pin sub-D External alarm inputs and outputs. GND (Ground) Bantam Common (return) volt meter test point for measuring RSL.

  • Page 27: Led Indicators

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide s-Series Digital Microwave Radios LED Indicators Table 3 provides details of the LED indicators on all models. Table 3 LED indicators Location/Label Type Function LINK 3-color Indicates incoming (receive) end-to-end RF link status: Green Solid = Error-free connection (BER<10e-6) Yellow Solid = Errored connection (10e-3>BER >10e-6)
  • Page 28 Exalt Installation and Management Guide s-Series Digital Microwave Radios Location/Label Type Function T1/E1 Green Solid = Connection present (clocking confirmed) Left Corner Fast Flash = Connection present; coding/clock problem Slow Flash = Connection present, but unexpected Off = No connection/clock...

  • Page 29: Rmt (Remote) Button

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide s-Series Digital Microwave Radios RMT (Remote) Button The RMT button is the only external control on the radios. This button allows easy and quick evaluation of the status of the remote-end radio. When the RMT LED is amber flashes, this is an alert that the remote end has an alarm condition.

  • Page 30: Dc Power

    If an evaluation indicates a potential for these conditions, Exalt recommends additional surge protection for the input power wiring, especially to protect radio electronics between the adapter and the DC input connector of the radio.

  • Page 31: Reset To Critical Factory Settings

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide s-Series Digital Microwave Radios Do not connect the mating connector to the radio system and disable the power system. Pay close attention to the polarization of the DC signals coming from the DC supply and the ground conductor (if any).

  • Page 32: Coaxial Cabling Between Idu And Odu

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide s-Series Digital Microwave Radios The following parameters are configured after a reset to critical factory settings:  IP Address = 10.0.0.1  IP Mask = 255.0.0.0  IP Gateway = 0.0.0.0  Administration password = password ...

  • Page 33: Lightning And Surge Protection For The Idu/Odu Cable

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide s-Series Digital Microwave Radios Lightning and Surge Protection for the IDU/ODU Cable Place a lightning or surge suppression device at the egress point for the IDU/ODU cable. This device provides safety for humans at the same location as the IDU, and also protects the IDU from surges entering through this cable.

  • Page 34: Installing The Idu-To-Odu Cable

    Refer to the Exalt white paper, Antenna Alignment, for more information on antenna alignment techniques.

  • Page 35: Antenna Alignment

    0.45VDC.  GUI RSL reading indicates the current RSL in dBm. Only use the Exalt GUI for antenna alignment if no other means is available. If this method is required, refer to Exalt Graphical User Interface (GUI). RSL can be read on a PC or handheld computing device that supports an HTML browser and Ethernet connectivity.

  • Page 36: Configuration And Management

    After establishing the serial connection, press ENTER to display the login prompt. Telnet into the Command Line Interface (CLI) Use a Telnet connection to access the CLI in the Exalt Digital Microwave Radios. Use the CLI to set key parameters on the system.

  • Page 37: Exalt Graphical User Interface (Gui)

    Ctrl+\ (control and backslash keys) = exit session Exalt Graphical User Interface (GUI) The Exalt GUI is the primary user interface for configuring and troubleshooting the radio and radio system. A computer or hand-held device with a conventional HTML browser and Ethernet port is required.

  • Page 38: Login Privileges

    Microsoft Internet Explorer is the recommended browser. Netscape, Mozilla, and Firefox are also supported. If there are issues with your browser, please report it to Exalt Customer Care. You may be required to use a different browser to immediately overcome issues.

  • Page 39: Quick Start

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide s-Series Digital Microwave Radios Table 4 Default login information Privilege level User name Default password Administrator admin password User user password Administrator login credentials are required for configuration purposes. Type the user name and passwords for Administrator level and click OK. The following screen displays.

  • Page 40: Navigating The Gui

    Exalt GUI window description Summary Status Section This section of the Exalt GUI provides a review of the system status. In the screens in Figure 19, the top bar illustrates the alarm condition of the link. The information inside the bar is equivalent to the entry of the Link Name set by the administrator in the Administration Settings Page.

  • Page 41: Navigation Panel

    The Summary Status Section allows the Exalt GUI to be a rudimentary management system. Minimize the browser window to display just the top bar or the top bar and radio information, and open several browsers on the desktop.

  • Page 42: Radio Information Page

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide s-Series Digital Microwave Radios Radio Information Page This page provides general information about the local radio terminal. This information is helpful for troubleshooting and for record keeping. Figure 20 Radio Information page 201511 2008-02-27...

  • Page 43: Administration Settings Page

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide s-Series Digital Microwave Radios Administration Settings Page This page allows contains general parameters for the radio system. The Current Value column lists entries actual settings. Desired changes are entered in the New Value column. After all desired changes are entered, click the Update button to accept and enable changes.
  • Page 44  Enter the license key provided by Exalt to access extended features or diagnostic capabilities. Click Update to accept the changes and enable the new features. License keys are issued by radio serial number, so ensure that the license key used was issued for this particular radio.

  • Page 45: System Configuration Page

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide s-Series Digital Microwave Radios System Configuration Page This page contains several critical system parameters. Figure 22 System Configuration page Most entries on this page are self explanatory. The following lists unique or important parameters. ...
  • Page 46 Exalt Installation and Management Guide s-Series Digital Microwave Radios Note: Changing Bandwidth will temporarily interrupt traffic. The Bandwidth parameter must match at each end. Adjust the far-end radio first, and then the near-end radio. Changing Bandwidth changes the radio‘s threshold. A narrower bandwidth has better threshold...

  • Page 47: Ethernet Interface Configuration Page

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide s-Series Digital Microwave Radios Ethernet Interface Configuration Page This page allows the administrator to set the muting, alarm, and duplex settings of both the ETHERNET MAIN and AUX connections. It also allows determination of the management information for in-band (carried over the air and available from both the MAIN and AUX connectors on either end of the link) or out-of-band (not carried over the air and only available from the local AUX connector).

  • Page 48: T1/E1 Configuration Pages

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide s-Series Digital Microwave Radios T1/E1 Configuration Pages These pages allow the administrator to selectively enable or disable the T1 or E1 circuits, one at a time. For enabled T1/E1 circuits, additional configuration, including loopback functions, are available.

  • Page 49: T1 Interface Configuration Page

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide s-Series Digital Microwave Radios T1 Interface Configuration Page This page allows the administrator to enable/disable each individual T1 channel, set the Line Build Out (LBO), Line Code (either AMI or B8ZS), and AIS enabling/disabling for each input. If enabled, the radio places an AIS code on the output of the associated interface if and when the link fails or when there is no T1 signal available from the far end to provide the user at the local end.

  • Page 50: E1 Interface Configuration Page

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide s-Series Digital Microwave Radios E1 Interface Configuration Page This page allows the administrator to enable/disable each individual E1 channel. The AIS can also be enabled and disabled for each input. If enabled, the radio places an AIS code on the output of the associated interface if and when the link fails or when there is no E1 signal available from the far end to provide the user at the local end.
  • Page 51 Exalt Installation and Management Guide s-Series Digital Microwave Radios  External (local)  External (remote)  Internal Note: Only one Internal loopback can be enabled at any time. All loopback configurations control the loop at the Line Interface integrated circuit, which is the device wired directly to the front panel ports.

  • Page 52: File Transfer Page

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide s-Series Digital Microwave Radios File Transfer Page This page allows the administrator to upload and download files to and from the radio. Two types of files can be uploaded: configuration and radio firmware. When uploading Configuration Files, current configuration parameters are immediately overwritten, and the unit automatically reboots.
  • Page 53 File download and upload is useful when configuring several radios with similar settings. A copy of the configuration file can also help restore radio settings. In addition, a copy of the Exalt default configuration file is helpful to restore the radio to factory settings.
  • Page 54 Exalt Installation and Management Guide s-Series Digital Microwave Radios If copying the same configuration file into multiple radios, take into account that some parameters will match and that may be undesirable. However, it may be easier to change just a subset of parameters rather than every parameter.

  • Page 55: File Activation Page

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide s-Series Digital Microwave Radios File Activation Page Use this page to move stored or uploaded files for use on the radio. The page indicates which file is currently in use, and which file is available for use. Click the Swap button to place the file in the Alternative File column into the active state and move the file in the Current File column to the Alternative File column.

  • Page 56: Alarms Page

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide s-Series Digital Microwave Radios Alarms Page This page provides an easy-to-read summary of the alarm status of both local and remote radios. The colors on this page reflect the color of the alarms displayed on the radio front panel. However, additional detail displays on this page to aid in quick assessment of issues and status.
  • Page 57 Exalt Installation and Management Guide s-Series Digital Microwave Radios Label Status Ethernet Main/Aux Green Solid = Data present Red Solid = No data present (and alarms are enabled) Grey = No data present (and alarm not enabled) T1/E1 Input Green = Enabled and connection present (clocking confirmed)

  • Page 58: Performance Page

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide s-Series Digital Microwave Radios Performance Page This page provides statistical information about the performance of the system in relation to the integrity of the user data and the RF link. Figure 33 Performance page ...
  • Page 59 Exalt Installation and Management Guide s-Series Digital Microwave Radios  Errored Seconds (ES) indicates the total number of seconds that occurred where there was at least one bit error since the last time that the radio statistics counter was reset. Generally, ES are not a significant concern, so long as they are not continuous or above the anticipated performance based on the original link engineering goals.

  • Page 60: Event Log Page

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide s-Series Digital Microwave Radios Event Log Page Use this page to review a list of the events logged by the radio. The following items are listed in the event log:  Alarms  Alarms clearing (normal) ...

  • Page 61: Diagnostic Charts Page

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide s-Series Digital Microwave Radios Diagnostic Charts Page Use this page as an aid in troubleshooting. This page illustrates the historical (and current) performance for three parameters: RSL, Radio Temperature, and BER. The horizontal scale illustrates 120 points of time measurement and is synchronized on all three graphs.
  • Page 62 Exalt Installation and Management Guide s-Series Digital Microwave Radios high/low/average values shown on each chart are measurements made across that specific one-minute interval. Changes in RSL often have an impact on BER, and this can be confirmed by looking for synchronized events.

  • Page 63: Reset Page

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide s-Series Digital Microwave Radios Reset Page Use this page to reboot the radio. The function may never be required, but can be used in emergencies. All configurations that require a reboot automatically reboot on administrator confirmation.

  • Page 64: Manual Page

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide s-Series Digital Microwave Radios Manual Page The manual (this document or the version that matches the installed firmware) is available within the GUI. Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.5 or higher is required (go to www.adobe.com to download the free Acrobat Reader).

  • Page 65: Specifications

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide s-Series Digital Microwave Radios Specifications This section presents specifications for the s-Series of Digital Microwave Radios. Physical Specifications Physical Configuration Indoor Unit (IDU) + Outdoor Unit (ODU) IDU Dimensions (HxWxD), (std models) 1RU: 1.75" x 17" x 14"/ 4.5 x 43.2 x 35.6 cm IDU Dimensions (HxWxD), (-16 models) 1.5RU: 2.63"...
  • Page 66 * Not all bandwidth and mode combinations are available on all radio models. Some radios may require specific software license keys, which can be purchased from your authorized Exalt representative. Some bandwidth and mode combinations are not allowed by certain regulations.

  • Page 67: Ex-11S System Specifications

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide s-Series Digital Microwave Radios EX-11s System Specifications Frequency Band 10700 to 11700 MHz Output Power (at full power) +20dBm (0.1W), Mode 2 +17dBm (0.05W), Mode 3 Output Power (at minimum power) +3dBm Selectable Channel Bandwidths...

  • Page 68: Ex-18S System Specifications

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide s-Series Digital Microwave Radios EX-18s System Specifications Frequency Band 17700 to 19700 MHz Output Power (at full power) +23dBm (0.2W), Mode 1 +20dBm (0.1W), Mode 2 +17dBm (0.05W), Mode 3 Output Power (at minimum power)

  • Page 69: Ex-23S System Specifications

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide s-Series Digital Microwave Radios EX-23s System Specifications Frequency Band 21200 to 23610MHz Output Power (at full power) +22dBm (0.16W), Mode 1 +19dBm (0.08W), Mode 2 +16dBm (0.04W), Mode 3 Output Power (at minimum power) +3dBm...

  • Page 70: Interfaces

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide s-Series Digital Microwave Radios Interfaces ODU to Antenna Connector Proprietary, direct-mount coupler ODU-to-IDU Connector N-type female on both IDU and ODU Impedance 50 Ohms T1/E1 (x4 or x16) Connector RJ-45 (RJ48C), female T1 Impedance 100 Ohms, balanced...
  • Page 71 Exalt Installation and Management Guide s-Series Digital Microwave Radios Sync (In and Out) Connector RJ45, female Signal 1 pps (GPS) Note: These connectors are not used. Power Connector 6-pin barrier strip Input Voltage 20–60VDC Consumption (-16 models) <70W (<1.5A @ 48V; <3.0A @ 24V)

  • Page 72: Interface Connections

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide s-Series Digital Microwave Radios Interface Connections This section provides the pin number assignment and wiring information for the connectors on the s- Series radios. All connectors are shown as viewed from the radio front panel.

  • Page 73: Ethernet Connections

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide s-Series Digital Microwave Radios Ethernet Connections There are two orientations of Ethernet connections. AUX has the securing tab towards the top of the connector while MAIN has the securing tab towards the bottom of the connector. Figure 39 illustrates the pin orientation and functionality of these connectors.

  • Page 74: Alarm Connector

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide s-Series Digital Microwave Radios Alarm Connector The Alarm connector provides two alarm outputs that can be connected to external alarm collection equipment. The connector also allows connection of up to two external alarm sources, where the radio reports the status of these connections through the radio network management.

  • Page 75: Console Connector

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide s-Series Digital Microwave Radios Console Connector The Console connector provides a serial interface for the Command Line Interface (CLI) functions. Typically, a straight-through serial cable is used between a computer‘s serial port and the Console connector.

  • Page 76: Antennas

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide s-Series Digital Microwave Radios Antennas Exalt recommends the antennas listed in the following tables. These antennas allow direct mounting of the ODU. Direct mounting eliminates transmission line losses, improves performance, and simplifies installation. Table 6...

  • Page 77: Table 9 Remote Mount Solutions (Rectangular Waveguide)

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide s-Series Digital Microwave Radios Manufacturer Model # Description Mid-band Gain (dBi) 3dB Beamwidth (degrees) RadioWaves HP6-23RR 6-foot Solid Parabolic Dish 49.2 SB1-220REC 1-foot Solid Parabolic Dish 35.6 SB2-220REC 2-foot Solid Parabolic Dish 41.0 SB4-220REC 4-foot Solid Parabolic Dish 46.1...

  • Page 78: Troubleshooting

    (see Diagnostic Charts Page). Contact Exalt Customer Care for further assistance with issues with your Exalt radio and with suggestions on how the radio and documentation can be improved. General Practices Troubleshooting a microwave radio link can be a complex task. Approach troubleshooting as a process of elimination, and first determine which portions of the system are operating properly.

  • Page 79: Typical Indications Of Issues

    Exalt Customer Care for assistance. Exalt Customer Care is primarily motivated to determine if the radio hardware is faulty and require return for repair, and to help execute an effective and efficient repair and return process for radio terminals believed to be faulty.

  • Page 80: Multipath Propagation

    Exalt GUI. In turn, if the professional installer and/or link designer contacts Exalt Customer Care, the process to rectify the system is more expedient due to the in-depth knowledge related to the implementation and the RF environment.

  • Page 81: Path Obstruction

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide s-Series Digital Microwave Radios polarization, upgrade) may also be necessary. These antenna aspects are also typically mandated by a user license and often cannot be changed without licensing approval. Path Obstruction A path obstruction is defined as an object, such as a building or tree, impeding the proper path of the radio system.

  • Page 82: Bench Testing

    Follow Quick-Start Guide instructions or Configuration and Management for powering the IDUs, connecting the computer, browsing to the Exalt GUI, and configuring each IDU to allow communication. 1. Turn down transmitter power on both ends of the link to minimum.

  • Page 83: Back-To-Back Bench Test

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide s-Series Digital Microwave Radios alignment. Familiarity with the RSL voltage can be obtained and other Exalt GUI functions performed. For a more predictable RSL, antennas can be properly aligned using small antennas separated as much as allowable in your environment. Start with the output power set to minimum.

  • Page 84: Specification Performance Verification

    2. Set the RF output power settings of both radios to maximum. 3. Use the voltmeter or the Exalt GUI Performance page to evaluate the RSL in both directions. The measured RSL value should match the value according to the inserted attenuation as: RSL = RF output power –...
  • Page 85 +23dBm, the system gain is 107dB. Choose a value of total attenuation of approximately 95–100dB. Once attenuated, verify RSL readings, and then use the Exalt GUI to reduce radio output power in 1dB increments until the Link LED on the receiving radio (the one whose output power is not being adjusted) turns from green to yellow, indicating RSL reached threshold.

  • Page 86: General Compliance And Safety

    Exalt or your Exalt authorized dealer for assistance. Do not modify this device in any way without the express written consent of Exalt. Modification voids the manufacturer warranty, and may also be illegal in accordance to government regulations. In addition, there are no user-serviceable parts or assemblies inside the product housing.

  • Page 87: Safety Notices

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide s-Series Digital Microwave Radios Safety Notices 1. Review this entire guide for important installation instructions BEFORE attempting to install this product. 2. This product is intended to be installed, used, and maintained by experienced telecommunications personnel only.

  • Page 88: Regulatory Notices

    See RF Output Power Setting for details. The antenna associated with Exalt s-Series radios shall be mounted in a location that is at least 10 feet away from humans that may be subject to long-term or continuous exposure. 201511...

  • Page 89: Canada Compliance

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide s-Series Digital Microwave Radios Canada Compliance The s-Series radios operate under RSS-210 of Industry Canada regulations. Operation is subject to the following conditions, unless express permission is granted by Industry Canada to operate in a different manner: ...

  • Page 90: Regulatory Compliance

    Digital Microwave Radios Regulatory Compliance As of this printing, Exalt Communications, Inc. has approvals for the products that are covered by this manual, as indicated in Table 11. If your application or country is not listed, check with your Sales Representative for the current status.

  • Page 91: Licensing

    (Pb), cadmium (Cd), mercury (Hg), hexavalent chromium (Cr+6), polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) and polybrominated diphenylethers (PBDE). Other countries may be introducing legislation that results in similar restrictions of hazardous substances. Many Exalt products will continue to use lead-based solder under the exemption allowed for network infrastructure equipment. Small amounts of lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chromium, PBB, and PBDE can also be found in a few electrical and electrical components.

  • Page 92: Exalt Limited Hardware Warranty

    (repair parts and products may be either reconditioned or new, but, if reconditioned, shall be of the same quality as new parts or products); or (C) if Exalt determines that it is unable to repair or replace such Product, Exalt will refund to Purchaser the amount actually paid by Purchaser for the applicable Product.
  • Page 93 4. For services during the Warranty Period, cost of shipment to Exalt‘s authorized service center, taxes, duty, tariffs, risk of loss and insurance charges to Exalt shall be borne by the Purchaser. Cost of return shipment and insurance charges shall be borne by Exalt and will be made by Exalt‘s choice of carrier and method/schedule of shipment.

  • Page 94: Copyright Notices

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide s-Series Digital Microwave Radios Copyright Notices This section presents copyright notices for third-party software licensed to Exalt Communications, Inc. Net-SNMP The following copyright notice applies to the open-source licensing agreement for Net-SNMP. Copyright 1989, 1991, 1992 by Carnegie Mellon University...
  • Page 95 Exalt Installation and Management Guide s-Series Digital Microwave Radios Network Associates Technology, Inc. Copyright (c) 2001-2003, Networks Associates Technology, Inc All rights reserved. Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met: * Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
  • Page 96 Exalt Installation and Management Guide s-Series Digital Microwave Radios STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. Sun Microsystems, Inc.
  • Page 97 Exalt Installation and Management Guide s-Series Digital Microwave Radios * Neither the name of Sparta, Inc nor the names of its contributors may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software without specific prior written permission. THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS...
  • Page 98 Exalt Installation and Management Guide s-Series Digital Microwave Radios Fabasoft R&D Software GmbH & Co. Copyright (c) Fabasoft R&D Software GmbH & Co KG, 2003 oss@fabasoft.com Author: Bernhard Penz Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted...

  • Page 99: Index

    Exalt Installation and Management Guide s-Series Digital Microwave Radios Index Alarm, 68 alarms, 19 antenna, 18 AC adapter, 22 console, 19 Administration Settings page, 37 CONSOLE, 30, 69 administrator privileges, 32 DC, 24 AIS enabling/disabling, 43 DC Power, 69 alarm conditions, 35...
  • Page 100 Exalt Installation and Management Guide s-Series Digital Microwave Radios features, 5, 7 File Activation page, 46, 49 File Transfer page, 46 latency optimization, 7 file transfers, 46 LED indicators files ETHERNET MAIN/AUX, 20 activating stored, 49 LINK, 20 default configuration file, 47...
  • Page 101 Exalt Installation and Management Guide s-Series Digital Microwave Radios serial console interface, 64 Set to E1 button, 42 Set to T1 button, 42 rack mounting shipping box contents, 9 hardware, 15 site preparation, 8 temperature considerations, 15 specifications, 59 radio...
  • Page 102 Exalt Installation and Management Guide s-Series Digital Microwave Radios troubleshooting, 55, 72 Update button, 37 user privileges, 32 Unavailable Seconds (UAS), 53 unfaded error-free performance, 10 voltage test, 28 201511 2008-02-27...
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