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  • Page 1 Constellation™ Installation & Maintenance Point-to-Point Digital Radio next level solutions...
  • Page 3 Constellation™ Microwave Radio INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL June 20, 2002 IMN-112871-E07...
  • Page 4 We’re ISO certified. Copyright 2002, HARRIS CORPORATION. All rights reserved. Constellation, FarScan, MegaStar, MicroStar, NetBoss, QUADRALINK, StarView, and VersaT1lity are trademarks of HARRIS CORPORATION. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. HARRIS CORPORATION Microwave Communications Division 350 Twin Dolphin Drive Redwood Shores, CA 94065-1421 http://www.microwave.harris.com...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    HAPTER NTRODUCTION About This Manual ..................1-1 Notices ....................... 1-1 Related Publications ..................1-2 The Constellation Radio ................1-2 Narrow/Medium Capacity Radio ..............1-3 High Capacity Radio .................. 1-3 Physical Description ..................1-3 The Constellation Elements ................ 1-4 Rack Size....................1-5 Shelf Configurations ..................
  • Page 6 Precautions ....................5-1 Loopback Procedures ..................5-2 IF Loopback Test ..................5-2 DS1 Tributary Loopback Tests ..............5-3 DS1 Tributary Loopback................. 5-3 DS1 Tributary Remote Loopback ............. 5-4 OC3 Loopback Tests.................. 5-5 OC3 Loopback ..................5-5 Constellation™ 2002 June 20...
  • Page 7 ONFIGURING THE ONSTELLATION ADIO SYSTEM from the CONFIGURATION Submenu ..........6-1 3DS3 CAPACITY USE (Constellation 155) ............. 6-1 USED CAPACITY and PROTECTION .............. 6-3 SYNCHRONIZATION MX ................6-4 STUFFING MODE (DS3 MODE) ..............6-4 ATPC, M12 PROTECTION, SVC, FAN, PATH ALARMS MENU, AND CONFIG ALARM 6-5 ADM from the CONFIGURATION Submenu ............
  • Page 8 Running the New Software at a Later Time ..........10-9 Running the New Software Now ............10-9 Rebooting Software ...................10-10 Reboot ....................10-10 Alternate Bank ..................10-10 Example ....................10-11 11, T ......11-1 HAPTER ROUBLESHOOTING UIDELINES Introduction ....................11-1 Harris Premier Customer Web Site ............... 11-1 Constellation™ 2002 June 20...
  • Page 9 Laser and Optical Connectors ..............12-2 Simultaneous Replacement of Modules ............12-2 Tools and Test Equipment ................12-3 General Procedures ..................12-3 Opening and Removing the Constellation Doors .......... 12-3 Fan Assembly .................... 12-5 Removing the Fan Assembly..............12-5 Installing the Fan Assembly..............12-7 Radio Frequency Section ................
  • Page 10 Mailing Address ..................13-6 Customer Training ..................13-6 Telephone Numbers ................13-6 Training Web Site ................... 13-6 Training Centers ..................13-7 Canada....................13-7 U.S.A....................13-7 Standard Product Warranty Terms ............... 13-7 Limitation of Damages ................13-8 Constellation™ 2002 June 20...
  • Page 11 Alarm List for Relay Output ..............A-6 Alarm I/O Pinouts ................. A-7 Access Area for Interconnection Cabling............A-7 Constellation 155 and 3xDS3 Customer Interface ........... A-13 Splitter Combiner 3xDS3 ................. A-13 155 Cable Interconnection Bracket ............A-14 OC-3 Optical Interface ................A-15 B, K ........
  • Page 12 Example B ................... D-6 Customer Setup ..................D-8 E, H ....E-1 PPENDIX ARRIS UMBERING SYSTEM Introduction ....................E-1 Part-Numbering Scheme ................E-1 12-digit Part Number................. E-2 SD Part Number ..................E-2 F, F ............F-1 PPENDIX ORMS Constellation™ 2002 June 20...
  • Page 13 Figure 1-5: Narrow/medium capacity, nonprotected repeater ......... 1-7 Figure 1-6: Narrow/medium capacity, protected repeater ........1-8 Figure 1-7: High capacity, 2xDS3 + 28 DS1 terminal .......... 1-11 Figure 4-1: Constellation Radio, front view ............4-9 Figure 4-2: Door latch ..................4-10 Figure 4-3: Door straps .................. 4-10 Figure 4-4: Constellation Radio, repeater configuration ........
  • Page 14 Figure 12-1: Constellation Radio, front view ............12-4 Figure 12-2: Door straps ................12-4 Figure 12-3: The Constellation Radio (with doors removed), repeater ....12-5 Figure 12-4: Fan Assembly with pin on right-hand side ........12-6 Figure 12-5: Fan Assembly ................12-7 Figure 12-6: Radio Frequency section, repeater ..........
  • Page 15 Figure A-4: Constellation to Quadralink ............... A-3 Figure A-5: Constellation to DVS II Orderwire ............A-4 Figure A-6: Constellation to CAU, DVA Alarm Unit, and DVMUX ......A-4 Figure A-7: Constellation backplane (top left) ............A-5 Figure A-8: ....................A-7 Figure A-9: Constellation backplane (bottom right) ..........
  • Page 16 TOC-12 Constellation™ 2002 June 20...
  • Page 17 Table 1-2: Tributary configuration for a repeater..........1-12 Table 4-1: Customer-supplied tools ..............4-2 Table 4-2: Recommended test equipment ............4-3 Table 4-3: Recommended circuit breaker sizes for Constellation radio terminal only... 4-4 Table 4-4: Installation procedures............... 4-6 Table 4-5: Turn-on procedures ................4-6 Table 4-6: Terminal test procedures ..............
  • Page 18 Table 12-1: Required test equipment ...............12-13 Table A-1: Relay specifications ................A-5 Table A-2: Relay outputs ................... A-6 Table A-3: Serial ports ..................A-8 Table B-1: Pinouts .................... B-3 Table B-2: Keypad technical data................ B-3 Table C-1: Multiplier-Filter Table ................. C-1 Constellation™ 2002 June 20...

  • Page 19: Customer Service

    FAX (WORLDWIDE) E-MAIL Canada 1-800-465-4654, Option 1 U.S.A. (+1) 514-421-3555 cs-order@harris.com 1-800-227-8332, Option 1 Worldwide (+1) 650-594-3800, Option 1 Training http://www.microwave.harris.com/support/training/ TELEPHONE E-MAIL Canada 1-800-465-4654, Option 2 U.S.A. mcdtrain@harris.com 1-800-227-8332, Option 2 Worldwide (+1) 650-594-3800, Option 2 Harris Corporation Constellation™...
  • Page 20 Constellation™ 2002 June 20...

  • Page 21: Chapter 1, Introduction

    NTRODUCTION About This Manual This manual contains procedures for installing, commissioning, and troubleshooting the Harris Constellation Radio System. It also contains safety and customer service information. The Constellation system software information in this manual is for Version 5.1. The system software resides in the SPU Controller.

  • Page 22: Related Publications

    • Constellation Keypad Menus Quick Reference Card The Constellation Radio The Constellation Radio is a scalable narrow, medium, and high capacity digital radio. The radios are available in 6, 7, 8, 10, and 11 GHz frequency bands. Refer to the Constellation Systems Application Information (SAI) manual for more information.

  • Page 23: Narrow/Medium Capacity Radio

    • OC-3 with 1 DS1 wayside • STM-1/STS-3 with 1 DS1 wayside Physical Description The Constellation Radio is designed with removable doors for easier access to the shelf and card cage. The alarm LEDs can also be observed without opening the doors. See Figure 1-1.

  • Page 24: The Constellation Elements

    Figure 1-1: The Constellation Radio MAJOR MINOR STATUS ACTIVE The Constellation Elements The Constellation Radio contains the following: • Fuse Panel • External Alarm/Control Connector • Antenna Coupling Unit (ACU) • Radio Frequency Section - Transmitter Assembly - Receiver Assembly - Power Supply •...

  • Page 25: Rack Size

    The Constellation radio can be installed in a standard 19-inch equipment rack. A fully protected terminal configuration requires 14 RMS (Rack-Mounting Spaces). A repeater can be mounted on a single rack. Refer to the Constellation SAI manual for more information.

  • Page 26: Figure 1-3: Narrow/Medium Capacity, Nonprotected Tx, Sd Rx Terminal

    M12 4 Filler Unit Filler Unit DS1 ACCESS M12 3 M12 3 Filler Unit Filler Unit Filler Unit M12 2 M12 2 M12 2 M12 1 M12 1 M12 1 M12 1 *Service Channel is optional. Constellation™ 2002 June 20...

  • Page 27: Figure 1-5: Narrow/Medium Capacity, Nonprotected Repeater

    M12 7 M12 7 M12 6 M12 6 M12 6 M12 5 M12 5 M12 5 M12 5 M12 4 M12 3 M12 3 M12 2 M12 2 M12 2 M12 1 M12 1 M12 1 M12 1 Harris Corporation Constellation™...

  • Page 28: Figure 1-6: Narrow/Medium Capacity, Protected Repeater

    M12 B1 M12 B1 Filler Unit Filler Unit Filler Unit M12 A4 M12 A3 M12 A3 Filler Unit Filler Unit M12 A2 M12 A2 M12 A2 Filler Unit M12 A1 M12 A1 M12 A1 M12 A1 Constellation™ 2002 June 20...
  • Page 29 *The Cable Interconnection FAN ASSEMBLY Bracket is for the 155 Electrical system only. It is not installed in KEYPAD, HANDSET, AND the 155 Optical system. DS1 ACCESS **Service Channel is optional. FD Tx/Rx Terminal MHSB Tx/SD Terminal Harris Corporation Constellation™...
  • Page 30 KEYPAD, HANDSET, KEYPAD, HANDSET, AND DS1 ACCESS AND DS1 ACCESS Nonprotected Terminal Nonprotected Tx, SD Rx Terminal FUSE PANEL Splitter-Combiner FAN ASSEMBLY KEYPAD, HANDSET, AND DS1 ACCESS *Service Channel is optional. FD Tx/Rx Terminal MHSB Tx/SD Terminal Constellation™ 2002 June 20...

  • Page 31: Figure 1-7: High Capacity, 2Xds3 + 28 Ds1 Terminal

    FUSE PANEL Splitter-Combiner STBY Filler Unit M12 7 M12 6 FAN ASSEMBLY M12 5 M12 4 KEYPAD, HANDSET, AND M12 3 DS1 ACCESS M12 2 M12 1 *Service Channel is optional. FD Tx/Rx Terminal MHSB Tx/SD Terminal Harris Corporation Constellation™...

  • Page 32: Tributary Configuration

    Trib A1 - A4 M12-2 Trib A5 -A8 M12-3 Trib A9 - A12 M12-4 Trib A13 - 16 M12-5 Trib B1 -B4 M12-6 Trib B5 -B8 M12-7 Trib B9 - B12 M12-8 Trib B13 - B16 Constellation™ 2002 June 20...

  • Page 33: System Features

    Introduction 1-13 System Features Protection Switching The Constellation Radio can be configured with the following protection system. • Transmitter Assembly • Receiver Assembly • Power Supply • Modem/High Capacity Modem • High Level Mux/High Level 155 Mux/High Level 3xDS3 Mux •...

  • Page 34: Atpc Functionality

    Alarm Reporting The following alarm system is supported: • Fault LEDs • Online LEDs • Local status LEDs • External control relay and customer external alarm inputs Constellation™ 2002 June 20...

  • Page 35: Add-Drop Multiplexer Configuration

    The protection M12 Unit protects the A and B direction slots. 3DS3 Configuration For a Constellation Radio with an HLM-3xDS3 unit, any selected DS3 can be used to access 28xDS1 signals. For back-to-back terminals, one of the DS3 channels can be selected for a limited add-drop configuration.

  • Page 36: Network Management And Control

    • StarView Element Management System Craft Interface The Constellation also supports a Keypad interface. The Keypad can be used for local (per hop) monitoring of alarms and statuses, and for provisioning the network elements. The Keypad allows the customer to quickly configure a system or diagnose a trouble on a hop.

  • Page 37: Chapter 2, General Information

    (including grounding) and the radio antenna system must be performed by qualified personnel. Harris MCD is not responsible or liable for the improper performance of the equipment, damage to the equipment, or injury to personnel caused by improper practices.

  • Page 38: Personal Safety

    Only properly trained personnel should operate this equipment. Verify grounding before the electrical power source is connected to the equipment. Do not look into optical connectors. Invisible laser light emitted from optical sources can cause permanent eye injury. Constellation™ 2002 June 20...

  • Page 39: Equipment Safety

    Equipment Safety Handling Static-sensitive Devices Some of the components in the Constellation radio are sensitive to static electricity, or electrostatic discharge (ESD) and thus can be damaged or destroyed by ESD that builds up in your body through routine activity. ESD-...

  • Page 40: Regulatory Compliance (Usa)

    Constellation radio, at the user’s own expense, is required to take whatever measures may be required to correct the interference. The test results show that properly shielded cables are required to maintain compliance with the Class A limits for radiated emissions.

  • Page 41: Chapter 3, Site Preparation

    Equipment Inspection Verify that the correct radio system is going to be installed. • Each Constellation radio has been set up at the factory according to the customer’s specifications. To configure a radio for a different application, contact the Harris MCD Technical Assistance Center (TAC).

  • Page 42: Unpacking Procedure

    Open and check each package against the bill of material. If any items are missing, contact Harris MCD’s Customer Support. The Customer Support information is found at the beginning of this manual. Do not remove equipment from antistatic packaging until immediately before installation.

  • Page 43: Chapter 4, Installation And Commissioning

    Data and Records The Constellation radio is set up, aligned, and tested at the factory. You will need the following for putting the radio into service. • Factory/Field Test Data (in the Sales Order Specific Information binder).

  • Page 44: Precaution

    Recommended Tools and Test Equipment Customer-supplied Tools Table 4-1 lists the customer-supplied tools needed for installation of the Constellation radio. Table 4-1: Customer-supplied tools Tools Antistatic wrist or heel strap Cable ties and cable-tie installation tool Basic hand tools...

  • Page 45: Table 4-2: Recommended Test Equipment

    − Power sensor 25 dBm to +33 dBm Agilent 8485A (medium and high (-30 to +20 power heads) dBm) Agilent 8481H (-10 to +35 dBm) Agilent 8485D (-20 to -70 dBm) or equivalent Harris Corporation Constellation™...

  • Page 46: Circuit Breakers

    Circuit Breakers The values in Table 4-3 are for the Constellation terminal radio only. Table 4-3: Recommended circuit breaker sizes for Constellation radio terminal only 6, 7/8 GHz 10/11 GHz Configuration 24 V 48 V 24 V 48 V Fully protected...

  • Page 47: Monitoring Recommendations

    Monitoring the Reference Frequency Harris recommends monitoring the reference frequency during installation, and then at least once a year while the radio is in service. The specification for the oscillator is +/- 300 Hz. The reference oscillator frequency can be adjusted through the Keypad.

  • Page 48: Summary Of The Installation Procedures

    Procedure For Details, Go To Ensure that the power breaker is off or that the fuse is removed. Install the Constellation Radio rack as specified in the Sales Order Specific Information (Engineering Work Order). Ground the radio rack. page 4-9 Open and remove the Constellation doors.

  • Page 49: Summary Of The Terminal Test

    Use a Power Meter and the Keypad to verify the RF page 4-27 transmitter power output at the transmit monitor port. Perform loopback tests (through the Keypad). page 5-1 Perform BER tests from the Keypad page 4-32 Harris Corporation Constellation™...

  • Page 50: Summary Of The Hop Test

    Keypad). The tributaries. page 6-7 The relay outputs. page 6-9 The Service Channel. page 6-10 The protection system. page 6-3 page 6-5 Inform the network manager that the Constellation is ready to be put into service. Constellation™ 2002 June 20...

  • Page 51: Detailed Installation Procedures

    Install the other end of the cable to the premises ground system in accordance with local procedures. Open and remove the Constellation doors a. To open the Constellation doors, lift up the two door latches and turn them clockwise. See Figure 4-1 Figure 4-2.

  • Page 52: Figure 4-2: Door Latch

    4-3) installed inside the door: Pull the straps (on the left and right sides) to unfasten them. Figure 4-3: Door straps Left strap Right strap d. Lift up the doors to remove them from the card cage. Constellation™ 2002 June 20...

  • Page 53: Can Connector

    4-11 CAN Connector Terminal Ensure that the RJ-45 connector labeled CAN on the Constellation backplane is terminated. Repeater Ensure that a cable (087-110251) is installed between the CAN port on the top shelf and the CAN IN port on the repeater shelf as shown in Figure 4-4.

  • Page 54: Interconnection Cabling

    4-12 Figure 4-4: Constellation Radio, repeater configuration Cable (087-110251) CAN IN CAN OUT Connect the interconnection cables to the Constellation backplane. Interconnection Cabling DS1 Configuration Figure 4-6 Table 4-9 for recommended interconnection cabling. Constellation™ 2002 June 20...

  • Page 55: Figure 4-5: Customer Access Area

    If the Fan Assembly was removed, reinstall the Fan Assembly. See page 12-7 instructions on how to install the Fan Assembly. Figure 4-6: Interconnection cabling, DS1 configuration Digital Application 1 Channel Jackfield Bank Radio Modem Units Application 2 Cross- Connect Harris Corporation Constellation™...

  • Page 56: Ds3 Configuration

    DS3 Radio Application 2 Repeater Avaya 734 cables, or equivalent. 3xDS3 Configuration Figure 4-8: Interconnection cabling, 3xDS3 configuration Application 1 DS3-1 Multiplexer Jackfield DS3-2 Radio Modem Application 2 DS3 Radio DS3-3 Repeater Avaya 734 cables, or equivalent. Constellation™ 2002 June 20...

  • Page 57: 2Xds3 + 28 Ds1

    Connect the customer-configured alarm wires. All Constellation radios, in terminal or repeater (when applicable) configuration, provide 8 alarm inputs and 8 relay outputs. These 8 relays can either provide information about the radio to a non-FarScan NMS, or be used to activate (from FarScan) external devices such as a generator, air conditioning, and so forth (housekeeping).

  • Page 58: Figure 4-11: Constellation Backplane (Top Left)

    4-11. Input level of alarm input shall be open or ground. The Service Channel provides the Callout outputs. Table 4-10 lists the relay specifications. Figure 4-11: Constellation backplane (top left) HARRIS Constellation Backplane 24/48VDC BAT A BAT B RET TO FUSE PANEL...

  • Page 59: Table 4-11: Relay Outputs

    Indicates that a call is being received. The customer can use these outputs for additional call-in detection. Fuse alarm relay These outputs can be used for remote fuse alarm indication. Figure 4-12 shows the Alarm I/O pinouts. Harris Corporation Constellation™...

  • Page 60: Figure 4-12: Alarm I/O Pinouts, J2 (D Connector, Female)

    4-18 Figure 4-12: Alarm I/O pinouts, J2 (D connector, female) Callout Relay Minor Fuse Alarm Alarm Major Fan Alarm (default) Alarm (default) Connect the Constellation Radio to the antenna or to a dummy load. Constellation™ 2002 June 20...

  • Page 61: Table 4-12: Acu Technical Data

    Verify that the antenna waveguide is grounded according to recommended or regulatory practice. b. Determine and prepare the length(s) of flexible waveguide needed to connect the antenna(s) to the radio. c. Install the waveguide. d. Remove the Port Cover from the ACU. See Figure 4-13. Harris Corporation Constellation™...

  • Page 62: Figure 4-13: Acu

    Source (V) Accepted Value (V) 21 to 28 42 to 56 The following table lists the battery noise requirement. Office Battery Noise Level (mV, peak to peak) ≤ 50 10. Connect the battery power wires. Constellation™ 2002 June 20...

  • Page 63: Table 4-13: Wire Specifications For Power Runs

    Power Runs. The appropriate gauge wire should be used for the distance of each power run. Harris recommends the following wire specifications for power runs (Table 4- 13). Table 4-13: Wire specifications for power runs...

  • Page 64: Detailed Turn-On Procedures

    4-22 Figure 4-14: Constellation backplane, terminal White Black HARRIS Constellation Backplane 24/48VDC BAT A BAT B RET TO FUSE PANEL Filter Filter Filter ALARM I/O External alarm/control Filter connector Repeater. Connect the wires to the quick disconnect tabs behind the Fuse Panel (Figure 4-15).

  • Page 65: Detailed Terminal Test

    On the Transmitter Assembly faceplate, push the TX switch to ON (Figure 4-16, page 4-25). Do not continue until the radio has warmed up (about 1 hour). Detailed Terminal Test Refer to Appendix B for Keypad menu tree. Transmitter Frequency Measurement Harris Corporation Constellation™...
  • Page 66 CONFIGURATION > F1 + F3 or Ctrl B > TX 100MHZ TUNE f. Adjust the frequency to ± 100.000,000 MHz (see table) Year of Operation Tolerance Initial adjustment ± 100 Hz After one year of operation ± 200 Hz Thereafter ± 300 Hz Constellation™ 2002 June 20...

  • Page 67: Figure 4-16: Transmitter Assembly, Front View

    CONFIGURATION > F1 + F3 or Ctrl B > RX FREQ b. This frequency should match the one written on the Rx filter and the station authorization. c. Determine from the table in Appendix C, which multiplier-filter should be used (or is in use). Harris Corporation Constellation™...
  • Page 68 CONFIGURATION > F1 + F3 or Ctrl B > RX 100MHZ TUNE f. Adjust the frequency to ± 100.000,000 MHz (see table) Year of Operation Tolerance Initial adjustment ± 100 Hz After one year of operation ± 200 Hz Thereafter ± 300 Hz Constellation™ 2002 June 20...

  • Page 69: Figure 4-17: Receiver Assembly, Front View

    Transmitter Power Measurement This procedure for measuring the transmitter power should be followed for new installations and as part of the annual maintenance requirement. Note that this is a new procedure and should be followed from now on. Harris Corporation Constellation™...
  • Page 70 Connecting the Power Meter. b. Connect the power head of the power meter to the transmit monitor port on the ACU. See Figure 4-18. The monitor port is labeled “COUPLING LOSS FROM ANTENNA FLANGE CAL AT XMT FREQ __._”. Constellation™ 2002 June 20...

  • Page 71: Figure 4-18: Location Of The Transmit Monitor Port

    Table 4-15 minus the Coupling Loss on the label. Table 4-14: Power at antenna flange, NP configuration TX Frequency 28T/DS3 OC3/3xDS (GHz) Power (dBm) 29.5 28.5 29.0 29.0 27.5 26.5 27.0 27.5 10/11 26.0 24.5 25.0 25.0 Harris Corporation Constellation™...

  • Page 72: Table 4-15: Power At Antenna Flange, Mhsb Configuration

    Keypad to adjust the RF power out. Refer to the next section for a detailed procedure. e. If power adjustment is required, go to step If power adjustment is not required, go to step Keypad Procedure for Adjusting the RF Power Out. Constellation™ 2002 June 20...
  • Page 73 You must enter 3 digits. For example, 30 dBm is entered as 30.0. • n. Exit. It will automatically return to high power. o. Unlock the on-line Transmitter. From the Keypad main menu, select CONTROL > LOCK/IF LPBK > LOCK MOD/TX > CLR Harris Corporation Constellation™...

  • Page 74: Aligning The Antenna

    The Keypad reading is not as accurate as using the RSL/GND test points. a. Connect a multimeter at the RSL/GND test point of the Receiver Assembly. b. Adjust the orientation of each antenna to maximize the voltage reading. Constellation™ 2002 June 20...

  • Page 75: Figure 4-19: Rsl Measurement

    ATPC low power (about 10 dB lower than nominal high power setting). See Keypad menu, Appendix CONFIGURATION > SYSTEM > TX ATPC > DISABLE LOW If the signal level is still too high, a pad can be temporarily added at the Receiver input. Harris Corporation Constellation™...
  • Page 76 4-34 Constellation™ 2002 June 20...

  • Page 77: Introduction

    The following tributary BER test can be performed through the Keypad. • T1 loopback with a built-in pseudorandom generator/receiver Precautions A DS1 or DS3 loopback test disrupts traffic only on that tributary under test. An IF or OC3 loopback test disrupts traffic. Harris Corporation Constellation™...

  • Page 78: Loopback Procedures

    Loopback Procedures IF Loopback Test From the Keypad, select CONTROL > LOCK/IF LPBK > MODEM IF LPBK Figure 5-1: IF loopback test Local Terminal Transmitter Assembly Customer Modem test set Receiver Assembly Signal loopback Constellation™ 2002 June 20...

  • Page 79: Ds1 Tributary Loopback Tests

    From the Keypad, select CONTROL > TRIB LOOPBACK Figure 5-2: DS1 tributary loopback test Local Terminal Receiver Assembly Modem Transmitter Assembly Unit Signal loopback at DS1 level Remote Terminal Transmitter Assembly Modem Receiver Assembly Unit Customer test set Harris Corporation Constellation™...

  • Page 80: Ds1 Tributary Remote Loopback

    From the Keypad, select CONTROL >TRIB REMOTE LPBK Figure 5-3: DS1 tributary remote loopback test Local Terminal Transmitter Assembly Modem Unit Receiver Assembly Customer test set Receiver Assembly Modem Transmitter Assembly Unit Signal loopback Remote Terminal at DS1 level Constellation™ 2002 June 20...

  • Page 81: Oc3 Loopback Tests

    CONTROL > hidden menu (F1 + F3 or Ctrl B) > OC3 LPBK Figure 5-4: OC3 loopback test Local Terminal Receiver STM1/ Assembly HLM-155 STS3 Hi Cap Modem Transmitter Assembly Wayside Remote Terminal Transmitter STM1/ Assembly STS3 Customer Hi Cap HLM-155 test set Modem Receiver Assembly Wayside Harris Corporation Constellation™...

  • Page 82: Oc3 Remote Loopback

    CONTROL > hidden menu (F1 + F3 or Ctrl B) > OC3 RMT LPBK Figure 5-5: OC3 remote loopback test Local Terminal Transmitter Assembly STM1/ Hi Cap STS3 HLM-155 Modem Customer test set Receiver Assembly Wayside Remote Terminal Receiver STM1/ HLM-155 Assembly STS3 Hi Cap Modem Transmitter Assembly Wayside Constellation™ 2002 June 20...

  • Page 83: 3Ds3 Loopback Tests

    CONTROL > hidden menu (F1 + F3 or Ctrl B) > DS3-x LPBK Figure 5-6: 3DS3 loopback test Local Terminal HLM-3xDS3 Receiver DS3-1 Assembly Hi Cap DS3-2 Modem Transmitter DS3-3 Assembly Wayside Remote Terminal DS3-1 Transmitter Assembly DS3-2 HLM-3xDS3 Customer Hi Cap test set Modem DS3-3 Receiver Assembly Wayside Harris Corporation Constellation™...

  • Page 84: 3Ds3 Remote Loopback

    Figure 5-7: 3DS3 remote loopback test Local Terminal Transmitter DS3-1 Assembly Hi Cap DS3-2 Modem HLM-3xDS3 Customer Receiver test set DS3-3 Assembly Wayside Remote Terminal HLM-3xDS3 DS3-1 Receiver Assembly DS3-2 Hi Cap Modem DS3-3 Transmitter Assembly Wayside Constellation™ 2002 June 20...

  • Page 85: Wayside Loopback Tests

    CONTROL > WAYSIDE LPBK > WAYSIDE LPBK Figure 5-8: Wayside loopback test Local Terminal Receiver Assembly Hi Cap HLM-155 Modem Transmitter Assembly Wayside Remote Terminal Transmitter Assembly HLM-155 Hi Cap Modem Receiver Assembly Customer Wayside test set Harris Corporation Constellation™...

  • Page 86: 3Ds3 Remote Loopback

    CONTROL > WAYSIDE LPBK > WAYSIDE RMT LPBK Figure 5-9: Wayside remote loopback test Local Terminal Transmitter Assembly Hi Cap Modem HLM-155 Receiver Assembly Customer test set Wayside Remote Terminal Receiver Assembly HLM-155 Hi Cap Modem Transmitter Assembly Wayside Constellation™ 2002 June 20...

  • Page 87: Tributary Ber Test

    3xDS3 Modem Receiver Assembly Unit n Notes: Terminating M12 Unit is not necessarily the next site in the system. Only one DS1/M12 can be tested at one time. M12 Unit n, where n = 1 ... 7. Harris Corporation Constellation™...

  • Page 88: Hlm-155 Electrical Interface

    5-12 HLM-155 Electrical Interface For HLM-155, Model 1, electrical interface, an input signal is required at the far end for the loopback function to operate. Constellation™ 2002 June 20...

  • Page 89: System From The Configuration Submenu

    Submenu 3DS3 CAPACITY USE (Constellation 155) For a Constellation Radio with an HLM-3xDS3 unit, there are three channel configurations from which to select. Select DS3 only, select any DS3 channel to drop to 28 T1, or select any DS3 channel for a partial add-drop (4 T1, 8 T1, 12 T1, or 16 T1).

  • Page 90: Figure 6-1: Ds3 Only

    T3-1, 28 T1, T3- DS3 channel 2 to terminate to 28 T1. T3-1, T3-2, 28 DS3 channel 3 to terminate to 28 T1 (Figure 6-3). Figure 6-1: DS3 only DS3-1 DS3-2 Modem shelf DS3-3 DS1 (Wayside) Constellation™ 2002 June 20...

  • Page 91: Used Capacity And Protection

    Configuring the Constellation Radio Figure 6-2: Example of DS3 channel with partial add/drop, back-to-back terminals Customer interface DS3-1 DS3-1 DS3-2 DS3-2 Modem Modem shelf shelf DS3-3 DS3-3 Wayside M12 Unit(s) M12 Unit(s) n x T2 n x T2 T1 signals...

  • Page 92: Synchronization Mx

    FREQ DIV Frequency diversity Tx and Rx SYNCHRONIZATION MX Synchronization multiplexing for the HLM in a narrow/medium capacity Constellation radio. Refer to Chapter STUFFING MODE (DS3 MODE) This mode is not affected if a channel is using only DS3 signals in the system.

  • Page 93: Atpc, M12 Protection, Svc, Fan, Path Alarms Menu, And Config Alarm

    Configuring the Constellation Radio ATPC, M12 PROTECTION, SVC, FAN, PATH ALARMS MENU, AND CONFIG ALARM Table 6-4: ATPC, M12 PROTECTION, SVC, FAN, PATH ALARMS MENU, AND CONFIG ALARM SYSTEM Selection Explanation Submenu TX ATPC DISABLE HIGH Disable ATPC; set Tx at High power.

  • Page 94: Adm From The Configuration Submenu

    T2-1 ... 7 T2 to drop into M12. M12-1/5 DROP Drop A Drop T2 on Side A only. & CONT Drop B Drop T2 on Side B only. Drop&Cont Drop T2 on both A and B sides. Constellation™ 2002 June 20...

  • Page 95: 3Xds3 Terminal

    Configuring the Constellation Radio 3xDS3 Terminal If you selected a T2 ADM for one of the channels, you must configure each of the M12 Units listed below. • M12-1 T2 ADD/DRP • M12-2 T2 ADD/DRP • M12-3 T2 ADD/DRP • M12-4 T2 ADD/DRP...
  • Page 96 For an E1 signal: select E1 for each tributary. Range in feet is not available for E1. WAYSIDE EQUALIZER For a DS1 signal, select the appropriate range in feet. WAYSIDE EQUALIZER For an E1 signal, select E1 UNBALANCED or E1 BALANCED. Constellation™ 2002 June 20...

  • Page 97: Relays From The Configuration Submenu

    Configuring the Constellation Radio RELAYS from the CONFIGURATION Submenu • There are a list of – 8 relay outputs – 17 alarm configurations • Defaults – For RELAY 1, MAJOR ALARM is the default. – For RELAY 2, MINOR ALARM is the default.

  • Page 98: Configuring The Service Channel

    For receive direction. (to set the 7 dBm For transmit direction. required VF level) 0 dBm For both transmit and receive directions. DATA BRIDGE ISOLATE Provides full duplex in a port-to-port application. BRIDGE Provides half-duplex communication. Constellation™ 2002 June 20...

  • Page 99: Control Submenu

    Configuring the Constellation Radio 6-11 Table 6-9: SERVICE CHANNEL submenu (Continued) SERVICE Selection Explanation CHANNEL Submenu LOCAL OFF HOOK ENABLE If external VF signal is applied to a VF port If it is a master site If the HLM is set for SOURCE TIME...

  • Page 100: Network Management

    6-12 NETWORK MANAGEMENT For NEWORK MANGEMENT configuration, refer to Chapter Constellation™ 2002 June 20...

  • Page 101: Overview

    • SOURCE timed. THRU TIMED In general, the HLM is placed in THRU TIMED. The exceptions are explained in the “SOURCE timed” section. From the Keypad menu, select CONFIGURATION > SYSTEM > SYNCHRONIZATION MX > THRU TIMED Harris Corporation Constellation™...

  • Page 102: Source Timed

    From the Keypad menu, select CONFIGURATION > SYSTEM > SYNCHRONIZATION MX > SOURCE If the HLM is set for SOURCE timed, select enable local off hook for the Service Channel. CONFIGURATION > SERVICE CHANNEL > LOCAL OFF HOOK > ENABLE Constellation™ 2002 June 20...

  • Page 103: Tcp/Ip-To-Netcom Connectivity

    TCP/IP-to-Netcom Connectivity Figure 8-1 shows one example of a TCP/IP-to-Netcom connectivity for the Constellation radio. A Network Manager is to be connected to the Netcom Network by: • Direct–LAN Net Manager 1 and Net Manager 2 may or may not be on the same subnet, and may or may not have connectivity to each other.

  • Page 104: Protocol Layers

    Protocol Layers To provide TCP/IP service within the Constellation Network, the TCP/IP suite requires a physical and a data link layer assistance. TCP/IP over Ethernet is configured with Ethernet in the data link layer and a twisted-pair cable in the physical layer.

  • Page 105: Ip Routing

    (that is, RIP) to query the network and to update the routing tables. Both dynamic routing and static routing can be used. Constellation supports both RIP 1 and RIP 2 dynamic routing tables. Harris Corporation...

  • Page 106: Community Id

    Keypad to gain access to the following Network Management submenu. • NE ADDRESS • IP ROUTING – AUX PORT CONFIG – NETCOM INTERFACE – ETHERNET INTERFACE – RIP • NETCOM OVER ETHERNET • SNMP • COMM PORT SETTSINGS • REBOOT SYSTEM Constellation™ 2002 June 20...

  • Page 107: Ne Address

    Table 8-2: AUX PORT CONFIG IP ROUTING Selection Explanation Submenu AUX PORT Netcom Proprietary protocol used to CONFIG interconnect two Constellation radios. Ethernet To connect on a LAN. None No connection. Netcom IP Interface Table 8-3: Netcom IP interface IP ROUTING Selection...

  • Page 108: Ethernet Ip Interface

    The RIP command changes the mode of operation of the RIP. Table 8-5: RIP Selection Explanation ROUTING Submenu DISABLE RIP protocol is disabled. Ver 1 RIP protocol is in the RIP1 compatible mode. This mode should be used if other customer’s equipment support only RIP1 protocol. Constellation™ 2002 June 20...

  • Page 109: Static Routing Tables

    RIP protocol on the Netcom IP interface. Select Enable unless you would like to isolate this radio from the rest of the Harris radios on the network, RIP-wise. Those who do not clearly understand how the RIP functions should not try to change this parameter.

  • Page 110: Reboot System

    B-10) from the Keypad menu. Table 8-1 REBOOT SYSTEM NETWORK Selection Explanation MANAGEMENT Submenu REBOOT SYSTEM Reboots the SPU Controller. This procedure is not traffic-affecting. SNMP Agent Configuration The Constellation SNMP is compliant with SNMP V1 (RFC 1157). Constellation™ 2002 June 20...

  • Page 111: Management Information Base (Mib)

    IP Communication Stack and IP Applications Management Information Base (MIB) To access the Constellation MIB, go to the Harris Premier Customer Site: https://premier.harris.com/microwave/ or call the Technical Assistance Center (page Allowed NMS To poll the agent, the manager is registered as an “allowed manager”. Using their IP addresses, up to 10 managers can be registered at a time.

  • Page 112: Trap Management

    The number of the same trap message sent if the network manager does not poll the system (acknowledge) TRAP COMMUNITY Constellation Community name of a trap Disable Traps Trap messages can be disabled or enabled. All trap messages can be disabled as a group, or each trap message can be configured individually.

  • Page 113: Chapter 9, Routine Maintenance

    H A P T E R OUTINE AINTENANCE Routine Observances Routine observances of the Constellation Radio include the following: • Look at the LED indicators on the faceplates to ensure that they are all green. On protected systems, only the on-line units have the green LEDs lighted.

  • Page 114: Monitoring Recommendations

    Monitoring the Reference Frequency Harris recommends monitoring the reference frequency during installation, and then at least once a year while the radio is in service. The specification for the oscillator is +/- 300 Hz. The reference oscillator frequency can be adjusted through the Keypad.

  • Page 115: General Measurements Procedure

    The Transmitter Assembly should be plugged into the rack and powered for at least 30 minutes prior to adjusting the frequency. The position of the TX On/OFF switch does not affect the measurement. The power supply should be ON. Harris Corporation Constellation™...
  • Page 116 CONFIGURATION > F1 + F3 or Ctrl B > TX 100MHZ TUNE Adjust the frequency to ± 100.000,000 MHz (see table) Year of Operation Tolerance Initial adjustment ± 100 Hz After one year of operation ± 200 Hz Thereafter ± 300 Hz Constellation™ 2002 June 20...

  • Page 117: Transmitter Power Measurement

    (2.060 to 2.160 G.160 GHz) (For factory use only) Thumb screw (2) Transmitter Power Measurement This procedure for measuring the transmitter power should be followed for new installations and as part of the annual maintenance requirement. Harris Corporation Constellation™...

  • Page 118: Measuring The Power Output Of An Off-Line Transmitter

    Connecting the Power Meter Connect the power head of the power meter to the transmit monitor port on the ACU. See Figure 9-2. The monitor port is labeled “COUPLING LOSS FROM ANTENNA FLANGE CAL AT XMT FREQ __._”. Constellation™ 2002 June 20...

  • Page 119: Power Meter Reading

    27.5 26.5 27.0 27.5 10/11 26.0 24.5 25.0 25.0 Table 9-2: Power at antenna flange, MHSB configuration 28T/DS3 OC3/3xDS3 TX Frequency (GHz) Power (dBm) 29.1 28.1 28.6 28.6 27.1 26.1 26.6 27.1 10/11 25.6 24.1 24.6 24.6 Harris Corporation Constellation™...

  • Page 120: Keypad Procedure For Adjusting The Rf Power Out

    You must enter 3 digits. For example, 30 dBm is entered as 30.0. • 16. Exit. 17. Go to ADJUST LOW PWR. 18. Use the UP/DOWN keys until the value = the power meter reading + the coupling loss shown on the monitor port label. Constellation™ 2002 June 20...

  • Page 121: Recording The Power Levels

    “Routine Maintenance Log Form” (Appendix Off-line Transmitter 23. When you have finished taking the measurement, you can either leave the Transmitter on line or return it to the off-line status. 24. The standby Transmitter is now the primary Transmitter. Harris Corporation Constellation™...

  • Page 122: Receiver Assembly Measurement

    If switching of Transmitter Assemblies is desired, it should be done during low-traffic hours. Receiver Assembly Measurement REF MON Frequency The same procedure used in the “General Measurements Procedure” (page 9-3) may be used to measure the REF MON frequency. Constellation™ 2002 June 20...

  • Page 123: Figure 9-3: Receiver Assembly, Front View

    1 volt drop (apparent 10 dB) in the RSL test point reading. The Keypad will display the corrected (unattenuated) value. At nominally -29 dBm, the attenuator is disengaged, and the meter will reflect the unattenuated value. See Figure 9-4. Harris Corporation Constellation™...

  • Page 124: Figure 9-4: Rsl Measurement

    ATPC low power (about 10 dB lower than nominal high power setting). See Keypad menu, Appendix CONFIGURATION > SYSTEM > TX ATPC > DISABLE LOW If the signal level is still too high, a pad can be temporarily added at the Receiver input. Constellation™ 2002 June 20...

  • Page 125: Chapter 10, System Software Upgrades

    Constellation radio. Downloading New Software Introduction You will need the file with the latest Constellation System Software that contains the Download Utility v3.02 (Swdl.exe) or later. There are two downloading procedures for equipment connected in a contiguous network.

  • Page 126: Requirements

    Your PC is connected directly to the target radio you are downloading the system software to. • Remote Download Your PC is connected to any other Constellation radio on the network (gateway unit) and that the gateway unit can communicate with the target unit.

  • Page 127: Preparing For Download

    Hot Sync, Laplink, and so forth. Insert the software upgrade disk into the disk drive. Double-click the Harris file named Install.exe to unzip it to a folder location that you can easily recall. Open the folder where the files were unzipped. The following is displayed.

  • Page 128: Local And Remote Download

    Ensure that the radio is turned on. All alarms on the target radio must be cleared before continuing with the download. Double-click the Swdl.exe file to launch the Download Utility application. Figure 10-3. The Software download setup dialog box is displayed. Constellation™ 2002 June 20...

  • Page 129: Figure 10-4: Software Download Setup Dialog Box

    Master Address: The Master Address must be different from any FarScan/NE addresses present in the network you are downloading into. Target Address: The target address is the FarScan or NE address of the radio where the software will be downloaded. Harris Corporation Constellation™...

  • Page 130: Configure Communication Parameters

    10-6 Configure Communication Parameters From the Keypad menu tree of the Constellation radio, choose CONFIGURATION > NETWORK MANAGEMENT > COMM PORT SETTINGS FARSCAN BAUD: 57600 FARSCAN PARITY: NONE Or Monitor or Versatility settings, if that port is used instead. Exit the Keypad menu tree, and choose Port Setup from the Software download setup dialog box.

  • Page 131: Figure 10-5: Download Port Settings Dialog Box

    Figure 10-5: Download Port Settings dialog box In the COM Port Setup, choose: Baud Rate: 57600 Parity: None At the bottom of the Download Port Settings dialog box, clear the following three boxes. Modem Connection Check Hardware Connection Modem Answer Mode Click Ok. Harris Corporation Constellation™...

  • Page 132: Connecting The Computer

    In the Software download setup dialog box (Figure 10-4), click the Load button to start the Constellation software download. The progress indicator appears. The Alternate Bank Status shows “Erasing flash”. After 10 seconds, the Status shows “In download”, and the progress indicator displays the progression of the download.

  • Page 133: Running The New Software At A Later Time

    Wait at least 2 minutes for the SPU Controller to reboot. Check the Keypad to see if the rebooting alarm has cleared. Click the Connect button in the Software download setup dialog (Figure 10-4). The Firmware Version, Running box should show the new version. Harris Corporation Constellation™...

  • Page 134: Rebooting Software

    This algorithm switches the radio back to the known good software version. This procedure is a precaution in case the software from the alternate bank is not stable. See the following example. Constellation™ 2002 June 20...

  • Page 135: Example

    If the SPU Controller is rebooted in less than 2 minutes, it switches back to Version 4.0. After Version 4.5 runs successfully for 2 minutes, it becomes the primary software, and Version 4.0 becomes the alternate software. Harris Corporation Constellation™...
  • Page 136 10-12 Constellation™ 2002 June 20...

  • Page 137: Chapter 11, Troubleshooting Guidelines

    ROUBLESHOOTING UIDELINES Introduction You must upgrade the Constellation to Version 4.5 or later. • To check the version, from the Keypad: STATUS > INVENTORY > CONTROLLER > S/W VER. • For software upgrade information, check the Harris Premier Web site.

  • Page 138: Things To Do First

    • Verify that the 100 MHz oscillator is within tolerance ± 300 Hz at the REF MON port. Do not turn up transmit power to accommodate the far-end received signal level. Overdriving the Power Amplifier will cause high CBER and UBER at the far-end Receivers. Constellation™ 2002 June 20...

  • Page 139: Diagnosing Alarm Messages

    • Transmitter Assembly A1 • Power Supply A1 Change one module, wait until the system reboots, and then change another module and reboot. LED Indicators The Keypad should be used to obtain a more detailed information on the alarms. Harris Corporation Constellation™...

  • Page 140: Table 11-1: Led Indicators

    Selection is controlled by the SPU Controller. Power Supply FAULT Indicates an over-voltage alarm or that one or more outputs have failed. Converter is on and is operating (either ON-LINE Green the Tx or the Rx is online. Constellation™ 2002 June 20...
  • Page 141 Green Blinks whenever a packet of Ethernet signal is being transmitted. Blinks whenever a packet of Ethernet Green signal is being received. Transmitter FAULT Indicates board failure or an input signal Assembly failure ON-LINE Green Carrying traffic. Harris Corporation Constellation™...

  • Page 142: Figure 11-1: Constellation Radio Alarm Path

    11-6 Figure 11-1: Constellation Radio alarm path Constellation™ 2002 June 20...

  • Page 143: Glossary Of Alarms

    CONFIGURATION > TRIBUTARIES > CODE > TRIBUTARY X CODE CARRIER LOSS Modem cannot lock on signal. Fault may be in the Rx, path, CARRIER LOSS A, B far-end Tx, far-end Modem, near-end Modem (least likely). Harris Corporation Constellation™...
  • Page 144 T3 signal is looped back on HLM Clear the loopback from local towards the Modem. radio. CONTROL > TRIB LOOPBACK > DS3 LPBK > CLR EXTERNAL ALARM (1-8) Alarm input is at logic low or These are customer’s own ground. alarms. Constellation™ 2002 June 20...
  • Page 145 Replace the defective M12 Unit. Chapter M12-1...M12-8 RX CLK M12-1...M12-8 Unit is not receiving Probable cause is a faulty HLM. CLK from HLM. M12-1...M12-8 TX CLK M12 Unit is not receiving TX CLK Probable cause is a faulty HLM. from HLM. Harris Corporation Constellation™...
  • Page 146 Modem A or B in loopback mode Cancel the IF loopback test. (local command only). NO ETHERNET ADDRESS Address not assigned; unique Return SPU Controller to Harris. address provided by Harris. NO IF INPUT Loss of signal from the Modem to Check the cable connecting the the Transmitter.
  • Page 147 Before turning on the PS, turn off the Tx. Defective Receiver Assembly. Replace the Receiver Assembly. Chapter RX DECODER Modem decoder is in alarm state. Fault may be in The Receiver The path Far-end Transmitter Far-end Modem Near-end Modem (least likely). Harris Corporation Constellation™...
  • Page 148 Check line termination. If okay, below alarm threshold. replace M12 Unit. TRIB LPBK (A1...A28, One or several T1 signals are looped Clear by Keypad command: B1...B16) back toward the HLM. CONTROL > TRIB LOOPBACK > TRIB LPBK > CLR. Constellation™ 2002 June 20...
  • Page 149 Keypad command: CONTROL > WAYSIDE LPBK > WAYSIDE RMT LPBK > CLR WS RX LOF Loss of frame of outgoing signal Check the Modem alarms. If from the High Level Mux. okay, check far-end High Level Mux. Harris Corporation Constellation™...
  • Page 150 11-14 Constellation™ 2002 June 20...

  • Page 151: Chapter 12, Field -Replaceable Units

    EPLACEABLE NITS Precautions Electric Parts Wear a grounded antistatic wrist strap or heel strap prior to opening electrostatic discharge (ESD) protective packaging and while handling any unprotected electric parts. Avoid touching the edge connectors with your fingers. Harris Corporation Constellation™...

  • Page 152: Laser And Optical Connectors

    Do not replace two or more of the following modules simultaneously. • SPU Controller • Transmitter Assembly A1 • Power Supply A1 Change one module, wait until the system reboots, and then change another module and reboot. Constellation™ 2002 June 20...

  • Page 153: Tools And Test Equipment

    Harris MCD. Drawings with the following highlighted: • Radio Frequency Section • Signal Processing Section Opening and Removing the Constellation Doors To open the Constellation doors, lift up the two door latches and turn them clockwise. See Figure 12-1. Harris Corporation...

  • Page 154: Figure 12-1: Constellation Radio, Front View

    12-4 Figure 12-1: Constellation Radio, front view The doors swing open 90 degrees. For radios with straps (Figure 12-2) installed inside the door: Pull the straps (on the left and right sides) to unfasten them. Figure 12-2: Door straps Left strap Right strap Lift up the doors to remove them from the card cage.

  • Page 155: Fan Assembly

    KEYPAD, HANDSET, AND uration DS1 ACCESS If the Constellation radio is in service, the Fan Assembly must be operating within 10 minutes of removal and installation. Removing the Fan Assembly For a terminal, remove the Keypad and place it temporarily out of the way.

  • Page 156: Figure 12-4: Fan Assembly With Pin On Right-Hand Side

    Figure 12-4: Fan Assembly with pin on right-hand side Grommet (2) Spring-loaded release pin Fan Assembly Pull the grommets away from the Fan Assembly. Press the IF cables up and away from the Fan Assembly, and carefully pull out the Fan Assembly. Constellation™ 2002 June 20...

  • Page 157: Installing The Fan Assembly

    Carefully slide the Fan Assembly in without pinching the IF cables. The Fan Assembly is properly installed when the release pin pops in. Place the grommets against the Fan Assembly. For a terminal, return the Keypad to its former place. Harris Corporation Constellation™...

  • Page 158: Radio Frequency Section

    Radio Frequency Section Figure 12-6: Radio Frequency section, repeater FUSE PANEL FUSE PANEL Units not FAN ASSEMBLY FAN ASSEMBLY used for config- KEYPAD, HANDSET, AND uration DS1 ACCESS Transmitter Assembly Figure 12-7: Transmitter Assembly, front view Constellation™ 2002 June 20...

  • Page 159: Preparing To Replace The Transmitter Assembly

    Ensure that the correct option of the Multiplier-Filter is installed onto the Transmitter Assembly. Appendix C for a table of options. For procedure to replace a Multiplier-Filter, go to page 12-10. For procedure to replace a Transmitter Assembly, go to page 12-12. Harris Corporation Constellation™...

  • Page 160: Removing And Installing The Multiplier-Filter

    Unplug the Multiplier-Filter from the Driver Amplifier by pulling the Multiplier-Filter to the right. Ensure that the Multiplier-Filter you are installing is the correct option. Reverse the previous three steps to install the Multiplier-Filter onto the Transmitter Assembly. Constellation™ 2002 June 20...

  • Page 161: Removing And Installing The 100 Mhz Ocxo

    12. Carefully plug the MCX connector into the receptacle designated 100MHZ 13. Use a torque wrench to tighten (8-9 inch-pounds) the SMA connector you step 9 installed in 14. For Transmitter Assembly installation procedures, go to page 12-12. Harris Corporation Constellation™...

  • Page 162: Removing The Transmitter Assembly

    • The cable connected to the ACU Unfasten the 2 captive thumbscrews. Carefully pull out the Transmitter Assembly from the shelf. Installing the Transmitter Assembly Before plugging the spare Transmitter Assembly into the Constellation card cage, the correct Constellation™ 2002 June 20...

  • Page 163: Transmitter Turn-On Procedure

    Test Equipment Model Universal Frequency Counter with 10-digit Agilent 53131A or equivalent accuracy Power meter with power sensor Agilent E4418B and 8485A or equivalent Consult your system administrator for Keypad access to the controls of this procedure. Harris Corporation Constellation™...

  • Page 164: Mhsb System

    The standby RF units are now the primary RF units. Switching the traffic back to the previous RF units will cause a hit. If switching of RF units is desired, it should be done during low-traffic hours. Constellation™ 2002 June 20...

  • Page 165: Receiver Assembly

    ON LINE (green LED) Handle REF MON Reference frequency test point (100 MHz) LO MON LO synthesizer test point (2.060 to 2.160 GHz) Test points for aligning (For factory use only) the antenna IF OUT (to Modem) Harris Corporation Constellation™...

  • Page 166: Preparing To Replace The Receiver Assembly

    8 to 9 in-pounds of torque. SMA cable Power connector Unfasten the screw on the right-hand side of the Multiplier-Filter. Unplug the Multiplier-Filter from the LNC by pulling the Multiplier-Filter to the right. Constellation™ 2002 June 20...

  • Page 167: Removing And Installing The If Filter

    Figure 12-10. Reverse the first four steps to install the IF Filter onto the board. To prevent damage to the connectors, do not exceed 8 to 9 in-pounds of torque. Harris Corporation Constellation™...

  • Page 168: Removing And Installing The 100 Mhz Ocxo

    12. Carefully plug the MCX connector into the receptacle designated 100MHZ 13. Use a torque wrench to tighten (8-9 inch-pounds) the SMA connector you installed in step 14. For Receiver Assembly installation procedures, go to page 12-20. Constellation™ 2002 June 20...

  • Page 169: Removing The Receiver Assembly

    Unfasten the captive thumbscrew. Carefully pull out the Receiver Assembly from the shelf. Before plugging the spare Receiver Assembly into the Constellation card cage, the correct option of the Multiplier-Filter and the IF Filter must be installed onto the board.

  • Page 170: Installing The Receiver Assembly

    "General Measurements Procedure". MHSB System Use the Keypad command to take the switched unit out of lock status. CONTROL > LOCK/IF LPBK > LOCK DMOD/RX, CLR The standby Receiver Assembly is now the primary Receiver Assembly. Constellation™ 2002 June 20...

  • Page 171: Power Supply

    Field-Replaceable Units 12-21 Power Supply Figure 12-12:Power Supply, front view Thumb screw FAULT (red LED) ON LINE (green LED) Handle ON/OFF switch, turns the power supply on or off Harris Corporation Constellation™...

  • Page 172: Power Supply Failure

    Use the Keypad command to take the standby units out of lock status. CONTROL > LOCK/IF LPBK > LOCK MOD/TX, CLR CONTROL > LOCK/IF LPBK > LOCK DMOD/RX, CLR The standby RF units are now the primary RF units. Constellation™ 2002 June 20...

  • Page 173: Signal Processing Section

    FUSE PANEL STBY Filler Unit M12 7 M12 6 FAN ASSEMBLY M12 5 M12 4 KEYPAD, HANDSET, AND M12 3 DS1 ACCESS M12 2 M12 1 Modem This section is applicable to the High Capacity Modem also. Harris Corporation Constellation™...

  • Page 174: Removing The Modem

    IF OUT (to Transmitter Assembly) FAULT (red LED) ON LINE (green LED) IF IN (from Receiver Assembly) Removing the Modem • In a MHSB configuration, start with step • In a nonprotected configuration, start with step Constellation™ 2002 June 20...

  • Page 175: Installing The Modem

    Repeater System In a repeater system where the Modem units are not the same (that is, one is a Modem and the other is a Cable Modem), ensure that the system synchronization is set to SOURCE timed. Harris Corporation Constellation™...

  • Page 176: Mhsb System

    Figure 12-15:High Level Mux, front view Extractor (2) FAULT (red LED) ON-LINE (green LED) Removing the High Level Mux (HLM) • In a MHSB configuration, start with step • In a nonprotected configuration, start with step Constellation™ 2002 June 20...

  • Page 177: Installing The Hlm

    SOURCE timed. From the Keypad menu, select CONFIGURATION > SYSTEM > SYNCHRONIZATION MX > SOURCE MHSB System Use the Keypad command to take the switched unit out of lock status. CONTROL > LOCK/IF LPBK > LOCK HLM, CLR Harris Corporation Constellation™...

  • Page 178: High Level 155 Mux (Hlm-155)

    This step causes a minor alarm. CONTROL > LOCK/IF LPBK > LOCK HLM, SET Carefully disconnect the cables from the HLM-155. Use the 2 extractor tabs to unlock the HLM from the shelf. Carefully pull out the HLM from the shelf. Constellation™ 2002 June 20...

  • Page 179: Installing The Hlm-155

    IN 1 OUT 1 IN 2 OUT 2 IN 3 OUT 3 FAULT (red LED) ON-LINE (green LED) Removing the HLM-3XDS3 • In a MHSB configuration, start with step • In a nonprotected configuration, start with step Harris Corporation Constellation™...

  • Page 180: Installing The Hlm-3Xds3

    Use the 2 extractor tabs to lock the unit into place. Reconnect the cables. Ensure that the cables match the connector labels. MHSB System Use the Keypad command to take the switched unit out of lock status. CONTROL > LOCK/IF LPBK > LOCK HLM, CLR Constellation™ 2002 June 20...

  • Page 181: Service Channel

    To prevent the system from reporting a minor alarm, from the Keypad main menu, select CONFIGURATION > SYSTEM > SVC OPTION > UNINSTALL Use the 2 extractor tabs to unlock the Service Channel from the shelf. Carefully pull out the Service Channel from the shelf. Harris Corporation Constellation™...

  • Page 182: Installing The Service Channel

    CONFIGURATION > SYSTEM > SVC OPTION > INSTALL to put the Service Channel into service. SPU Controller Figure 12-19:SPU Controller, front view Extractor (2) MAJOR (red LED) MINOR (red LED) STATUS (yellow LED) ACTIVE (green LED) TX (green LED) RX (green LED) Constellation™ 2002 June 20...

  • Page 183: Removing The Spu Controller

    Carefully slide the SPU Controller into the designated slot in the shelf until the unit plugs into the backplane. Use the 2 extractor tabs to lock the unit into place. M12 Unit Figure 12-20:M12 Unit, front view FAULT (red LED) Extractor ONLINE (green LED) Harris Corporation Constellation™...

  • Page 184: Removing The Standby M12 Unit

    Check the part number of the M12 Unit to ensure that the correct unit is being installed. Ensure that the extractor on the M12 Unit is in the unlocked position. Carefully slide the unit into the designated slot in the shelf until the unit plugs into the backplane. Constellation™ 2002 June 20...
  • Page 185 Field-Replaceable Units 12-35 This procedure causes a hit. Push the extractor to lock the unit into place. For a MHSB unit, use the Keypad command to release the Standby Unit. CONTROL > LOCK/IF LPBK > RELEASE STBY, EXEC Harris Corporation Constellation™...
  • Page 186 12-36 Constellation™ 2002 June 20...

  • Page 187: Warranty And Product Support

    Microwave Communications Division (MCD) Customer Service. Ordering Parts or Spares Harris MCD equipment is designed to be repaired by replacement at the unit level with readily available spares. For this reason, parts lists are not furnished with an order, nor are they recommended as a requirement.

  • Page 188: Order Spare Parts Online

    Fax Number (+1) 514-421-3555 E-mail Address cs-order@harris.com Order Spare Parts Online Spare parts can be ordered online. Sign in to the Harris Premier Customer Site: https://premier.harris.com/microwave/ Repair and Return General Information Harris repairs all its manufactured products as well as coordinates repairs on vendor items which are part of its systems.

  • Page 189: Evaluation Fee

    In the case of billable orders, the standard repair charges will be waived. Return Freight Harris MCD prepays standard return freight back to our customers. Return freight is covered by Harris for both billable and non-billable orders. The customer pays for shipping units to the Customer Service Location for both warranty and out-of warranty units.

  • Page 190: Return Material Authorization

    Repair Service Locations Our customer service representatives will ask you to ship your defective units after the RMA is given to you in one of the following locations: Harris MCD Division (U.S.A.) Harris MCD Division (Canada) 5727 Drive 3 Hotel-de-Ville...

  • Page 191: Technical Support

    06:30 to 17:00 (Pacific Time) Monday through Friday Telephone Numbers Technical support telephone numbers: Canada 1-800-465-4654, Option 3 U.S.A. only 1-800-227-8332, Option 3 (+1) 650-594-3800, Option 3 Fax Numbers Technical support fax numbers: Canada (+1) 514-685-4580 U.S.A. (+1) 650-594-3621 Harris Corporation Constellation™...

  • Page 192: Technical Assistance Web Site

    13-6 Technical Assistance Web Site E-mail address: crcusa@harris.com For online support, sign in to the Harris Premier Customer Site: https://premier.harris.com/microwave/ Mailing Address Mailing address for the Technical Assistance Center: Harris Corporation Microwave Communications Division Attn: CRC 350 Twin Dolphin Drive...

  • Page 193: Training Centers

    San Antonio, TX 78249 Standard Product Warranty Terms Harris MCD warrants that each product of its own manufacture shall, at the time of delivery and for a period of 24 months thereafter, be free from defects in materials and workmanship. For such products that are installed by Harris...

  • Page 194: Limitation Of Damages

    Harris MCD be liable for special, incidental or consequential damages by reason of any breach of warranty or defect in materials or workmanship.

  • Page 195: Figure A-1: Constellation To Constellation

    P P E N D I X IRING PECIFICATIONS Cable Specifications Connecting to Other Radios Figure A-1: Constellation to Constellation SCAN DATA INTERFACE VF INTERFACE [SPUR/AUX] RJ45 RJ45 RJ45 RJ45 RJ45 RJ45 BR-WH WH-BR GN-WH OR-WH OR-WH WH-GN WH-OR WH-OR...

  • Page 196: Figure A-2: Constellation To Megastar

    Harris Cable Length OR-WH BL-WH (ft) WH-BL WH-OR BL-WH OR-WH 087-115620-010 T1 WAYSIDE T1 WAYSIDE 087-115620-025 Figure A-2: Constellation to MegaStar DATA INTERFACE VF INTERFACE Constellation - MegaStar Constellation - MegaStar DB-25 RJ45 DA-15 RJ45 OR-WH OR-WH WH-OR WH-OR WH-BL...

  • Page 197: Figure A-3: Constellation To Microstar

    Wiring Specifications Figure A-3: Constellation to MicroStar SCAN DATA INTERFACE VF INTERFACE Constellation - Constellation - Constellation - MicroStar DE-9 RJ45 DE-9 RJ45 RJ45 RJ45 OR-WH WH-OR BL-WH WH-OR WH-BL BL-WH WH-BL WH-BL OR-WH WH-BL VF PORT 1 VERSAT1LITY DATA PORT...

  • Page 198: Figure A-5: Constellation To Dvs Ii Orderwire

    DATA PORT 1 Harris Cable Length Harris Cable Length (ft) (ft) 087-115610-030 087-115605-030 087-115610-040 087-115605-040 Figure A-6: Constellation to CAU, DVA Alarm Unit, and DVMUX SCAN SCAN SCAN Constellation - CAU Constellation - DVA Alarm Unit Constellation - DVMUX RJ45 RJ45 RJ45...

  • Page 199: Appendix A, Wiring Specifications

    The system provides 8 dry-contact, relay outputs as defined in Table A-2. The Service Channel provides the Callout outputs. Table lists the relay specifications. Figure A-7: Constellation backplane (top left) HARRIS Constellation Backplane 24/48VDC BAT A BAT B RET TO FUSE PANEL Filter...

  • Page 200: Alarm List For Relay Output

    • Signal Degradation B1 • Signal Degradation B2 • On Line Mod/Tx A • On Line Mod/Tx B • On Line Rx A • On Line Rx B • On Line HLM • Manual Control (external site control) Constellation™ 2002 June 20...

  • Page 201: Alarm I/O Pinouts

    Fuse Alarm Alarm Major Fan Alarm (default) Alarm (default) Access Area for Interconnection Cabling Located at the bottom right-hand side of the card cage, connectors are available for customer interconnection cables. Refer to Figure A-9 Table A-3. Harris Corporation Constellation™...

  • Page 202: Figure A-9: Constellation Backplane (Bottom Right

    Figure A-9: Constellation backplane (bottom right) RJ-11 RJ-45 T1 Wayside Data Data Wayside Monitor Ethernet Port 1 Port 2 Handset Handset Wayside Wayside VersaT1lity VF Port VF Port Keypad DS1 17-32 Out DS1 17-32 In DS1 1-16 In DS1 1-16 Out...
  • Page 203 RS-232 async 1.2 to 57.6 SCAN- compatible VERSAT1LITY RS-232 async 1.2 to 9.6 SCAN- For interconnecting compatible the Constellation Inverted RS- 423 async • CAU • DVA • DVM • MegaStar • MicroStar *Cannot use both AUX and ETHERNET ports at the same time.

  • Page 204: Figure A-10: Rj-45 Connector Pinouts

    3 4 5 6 7 8 VERSATILITY, VF PORT 1, J21 DATA PORT 2, 3 4 5 6 7 8 3 4 5 6 7 8 3 4 5 6 7 8 CAN, J15 KEYPAD, J19 VF PORT 2, J22 Constellation™ 2002 June 20...

  • Page 205: Figure A-11: Rj-11, Fscan, De-9, And Bnc Connector Specifications

    HAND SET 1, J25 HAND SET 2, J32 FSCAN, J28 DTR RMT CTS RMT TX DATA RMT RTS RMT RX DATA DCD RMT DE-9 (female) DS3 IN DS3 OUT WAYSIDE IN WAYSIDE OUT (not available for 3xDS3) Harris Corporation Constellation™...

  • Page 206: Figure A-12: Ds1 1 To 16 In Pinouts, P14 (Male

    Ground DS1 receive out leads: Output from the radio to the customer’s DSX Figure A-14: DS1 17 to 32 out pinouts, J29 (female) Ground DS1 receive out leads: Output from the radio to the customer’s DSX Constellation™ 2002 June 20...

  • Page 207: Constellation 155 And 3Xds3 Customer Interface

    A-13 Figure A-15: DS1 17 to 32 in pinouts, P15 (male) Ground DS1 transmit in leads: Input to the radio from the customer’s DSX Constellation 155 and 3xDS3 Customer Interface Splitter Combiner 3xDS3 6 BNC connectors, 75 ohm FUSE PANEL...

  • Page 208: 155 Cable Interconnection Bracket

    A-14 155 Cable Interconnection Bracket 4 BNC connectors, 75 ohm FUSE PANEL Cable interconnection bracket FAN ASSEMBLY KEYPAD, HANDSET, AND DS1 ACCESS Constellation™ 2002 June 20...

  • Page 209: Oc-3 Optical Interface

    Wiring Specifications A-15 OC-3 Optical Interface SC connectors: multimode SC connectors: single mode Extractor (2) FAULT (red LED) ON-LINE (green LED) TX (fiber optic transceiver) RX (fiber optic transceiver) HLM-155, OPTICAL Harris Corporation Constellation™...
  • Page 210 A-16 Constellation™ 2002 June 20...

  • Page 211: Appendix B, Keypad Menu Tree

    P P E N D I X EYPAD Introduction For software updates, refer to the Harris Premier Customer Site: https://premier.harris.com/microwave/ Keypad or VT-100 Terminal Emulator Introduction The keypad is used for: • Configuration • Manual switching • Alarm monitoring In place of the Keypad, a VT-100 terminal or a PC with a VT-100 terminal emulation software can be used to communicate with the radio.

  • Page 212: Cable

    In the Flow control box, select None. Screen Format Alphanumeric Display Size Keypad 4 lines by 20 columns VT-100/PC screen 20 lines by 20 columns Serial Interface • 9600 bits/s • 8 bits • No parity Constellation™ 2002 June 20...

  • Page 213: Pinout Table

    Keypad Menu Tree Pinout Table Table B-1: Pinouts Constellation Keypad or VT-100 Backplane Signal Terminal Emulator DE-9 RJ-45 (Pin Number) (Pin Number) No connection 1, 4, 5, 6, 7 3, 6, 8 Tx Data Rx Data Ground Vcc (+5 Vdc)

  • Page 214: Function Of The Keys

    Page up → Page down HOME ENTER ENTER Enter a menu or carry out a command 0 to 9 0 to 9 Numeric keys Function key 1 Function key 2 Function key 3 Function key 4 Constellation™ 2002 June 20...

  • Page 215: Menu Format

    Menu item Submenu indicator > ITEM 1 > ITEM 2 ITEM 3 KEY1 KEY2 KEY3 KEY4 Soft keys The Menu Tree The Keypad display depends on the configuration. Main Menu NE ADDRESS: ALARM STATUS PERFORMANCE CONTROL CONFIGURATION Harris Corporation Constellation™...

  • Page 216: Alarm Submenu

    M12-1 ... 8 RX CLK +10.5V PA M12-STBY RX CLK +10.5V PS-A1, A2 ±12V PS-B1, B2 * This message is displayed when there are no alarms. SYNC LOSS A, B **ATPC is enabled, and the Transmitter power is being boosted. Constellation™ 2002 June 20...

  • Page 217: Status Submenu

    TX-A1, A2 / B1, B2 * Temperature reading on the XXX-XXXXXX-XXX RX-A1, A2 / B1, B2 Keypad will be typically 45ºC to XXXXXXXX PS-A1, A2 / B1, B2 55ºC at ambient temperature REVISION of 25ºC. DATE XX-XX-XXXX Harris Corporation Constellation™...

  • Page 218: Performance Submenu

    XXd XXh XX:XX To gain access to the hidden Measurement submenu: Keypad: F1 + F3 VT100: CTRL B MEASUREMENT RUN/STOP CBER A, B XXXXXXX UBER A1, A2 XXXXXXX UBER B1, B2 XXXXXXX TIME XXd XXh XX:XX Constellation™ 2002 June 20...

  • Page 219: Control Submenu

    To gain access to the hidden Control submenu: Keypad: F1 + F3 VT100: CTRL B OC3 LPBK SET/CLR WARNING: These OC3 RMT LPBK SET/CLR commands may DS3-1, 2, 3 LPBK SET/CLR interrupt traffic. DS3-1, 2, 3 REM LPBK SET/CLR Harris Corporation Constellation™...

  • Page 220: Configuration Submenu

    DISABLE LOW: Disable ATPC, set Tx at Low power. DATA PORT A, B BAUD SAMPLE/9600/19200/38400 ENABLE: Enable ATPC. DATA PORT A, B PARITY DISABLE/ENABLE ** DROP&CONT: Traffic can be dropped from both A and B at the same time. Constellation™ 2002 June 20...

  • Page 221: Snmp Submenu

    TRAP DEST 1 IP ADDR xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx TRAP DEST 10 IP ADDR xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx TRAP TIMEOUT (SEC) TRAP REPEAT ALL TRAPS Disable All/CFG Individually TRAP COMMUNITY Constellation SYSTEM ALARM TRAPS Enable/Disable CONF ALM TRAP Enable/Disable DISABLE TRAPS FUSE TRAP Enable/Disable EXTERNAL ALM TRAP...

  • Page 222: Hidden Rf Configuration Submenu

    ATPC THRESH LOW DIF** XX ATPC THRESH HIGH DIF***XX * You must enter exactly 7 digits for the frequency, but for 11 GHz systems, you must enter 8 digits. ** Default: 5 dB. *** Default: 17 dB. Constellation™ 2002 June 20...

  • Page 223: Multiplier-Filter Table

    11600 < 11700 9400 7100 < 7200 9500 7200 < 7300 9600 7300 < 7400 9700 7400 < 7500 9800 7500 < 7600 9900 7600 < 7700 10000 7700 < 7800 10100 7800 < 7900 10200 7900 < 8000 Harris Corporation Constellation™...

  • Page 224: Lo Mon Frequency Calculation

    Difference = 2238.500 MHz Difference = 2292.500 MHz Subtract −140.000 MHz Subtract −140.000 MHz LO MON Frequency = 2098.500 MHz LO MON Frequency = 2152.500 MHz The LO MON frequency is always between 2060 and 2160 MHz. Constellation™ 2002 June 20...

  • Page 225: Appendix D, Service Channel

    ERVICE HANNEL Loop System The Constellation Service Channel is capable of operating as a repeater or a terminal in a linear system or providing protection in a single or multiple loop system. The Service Channel can be set up in the following ways.

  • Page 226: Loop System Configurations

    The data at Master Repeater A is now allowed to transmit and receive by removing the original break. When a sync alarm occurs in one direction, the Service Channel prevents data from being transmitted or received in that direction. Constellation™ 2002 June 20...

  • Page 227: Single Loop System With Two Terminals At Repeater Site

    The same principle of operation applies here as discussed previously. However, the setup is different. An external cable is needed to link the VF and pilot signals between the two Slave Terminals which must enable their External Pilot. Harris Corporation Constellation™...

  • Page 228: Multiple Loop System, A Loop Within A Loop

    Slave Repeater allow communication between the two systems. Any data that is received at the third Slave Terminal on the outer loop is passed through the cables that are connected to the Slave Repeater of the inner loop. Constellation™ 2002 June 20...

  • Page 229: Two Separate Loop Systems

    Two Separate Loop Systems, Example A (Figure D-4) shows two loop systems connected together by two cables. The two loop systems operate independently and identical as previously discussed. Note that both Slave Terminals in Loop 1 must have the External Pilots enabled. Harris Corporation Constellation™...

  • Page 230: Example B

    D-5) is the same as Example A. However, the VF and data signals are connected between a Slave Terminal and a Master Terminal each in its own loop. The system operation is identical as previously mentioned. Constellation™ 2002 June 20...

  • Page 231: Figure D-5: Two Separate Loop Systems, Example B

    Loop 1 Pilot B Pilot A Pilot A Pilot A Data DATA DATA Terminal Terminal Slave Slave External Pilots Data Data Terminal Terminal Master Slave DATA DATA Pilot A Pilot A Pilot B Pilot A Loop 2 Harris Corporation Constellation™...

  • Page 232: Customer Setup

    Enable External Pilot for back-to-back Loop Slave terminal so that the pilot signal passes between two terminals. Enable Local Off-Hook if an external VF signal is applied to a VF port or if the repeater timing is set to Source in a loop system. Constellation™ 2002 June 20...

  • Page 233: Introduction

    Whenever ordering a spare or replacement unit, make sure to specify the Harris part number and option. It is recommended that you order by specifying the part number and option appearing on the existing unit in your radio or by the part number and option specified on the bill of materials given in the Sales Order-specific binder.

  • Page 234: 12-Digit Part Number

    “M3” model. Units cannot be replaced with ones that have lower model numbers. Refer to the original equipment list to find the correct replacement parts for the specific unit. Constellation™ 2002 June 20...

  • Page 235: Appendix F, Forms

    P P E N D I X ORMS “Routine Maintenance Log Form” Service Registration Form Rapid Request for Return Material Authorization (RMA) Harris Corporation Constellation™...
  • Page 236 Constellation™ 2002 June 10...
  • Page 239 Harris Corporation Microwave Communications Division 3 Hotel de Ville Dollard-des-Ormeaux, Quebec CANADA H9B 3G4 Attention: Technical Assistance Center The Technical Assistance Center is available on the Internet at http://www.microwave.harris.com/cservice/. Please print: Company Name: _____________________________________ Requester’s Name: ___________________________________ Title _______________________________________________ Dept. _____________________________...
  • Page 241 Company Name: Billing Address: Shipping Address: Equipment Type: Harris Sales Order when equipment was originally purchased: Your P.O Number (for out of warranty and advance exchanges): What service is required?[ ] Repair[ ] Exchange Turnaround Time[ ] Standard[ ] Emergency Please check the box next to the unit being returned.
  • Page 243 Bit Error Ratio Tester. BPF. BandPass Filter. BPV. BiPolar Violation. BandWidth. CAN. Controller Area Network. An interface standard (ISO 11898) for interconnecting microcontrollers. CEPT. Conference Européen des Administrations des Postes et des Télécommunications. CIT. Craft Interface Terminal. Harris Corporation Constellation™...
  • Page 244 EMI. Electro-Magnetic Interference. EPLD. Erasable Programmable Logic Device. EQM. Eye Quality Monitor. Errored Seconds. ESR. Errored Seconds Ratio. Elapsed Time. ETSI. European Telecommunications Standards Institute. FarScan. Harris’ network management system software. FCC. Federal Communications Commission (U.S.). Constellation™ 2002 June 20...
  • Page 245 M2X. A multiplexing method that transforms between 1 T2 up to 7 T2 input/outputs and a T3 output/output. MCD. Microwave Communications Division, formerly Farinon Division. MHSB. Monitored Hot StandBy. MIB. Management Information Base. Normally Closed; No Connection. Harris Corporation Constellation™...
  • Page 246 Received Signal Level. Receiver. SCAN. System Control And Alarm Network. Harris’ proprietary standard for sending alarm/status/control messages over a serial port. Space Diversity. Pertaining to signal transmission and reception in which two or more separate and independent propagation media or paths are used for transmitting the same information.
  • Page 247 TCP/IP. Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol. T/I. Threshold-to Interference ratio. TIA. Telecommunication Industries Association. TSL. Transmitted Signal Level. TTL. Transistor-Transistor Logic. TvX. Transmitter. UBER. Uncorrected Bit Error Ratio. VCO. Voltage-Controlled Oscillator. Voice Frequency. Crystal Oscillator. Harris Corporation Constellation™...
  • Page 248 Constellation™ 2002 June 20...
  • Page 249 2-2 address aligning at the Receiver Assembly 4-8 mailing, Technical Assistance Center connecting 4-18 13-6 connecting to the Constellation 4-6 manager not used 8-9 8-10 Antenna Coupling Unit 1-4 ordering spare parts 13-1 antistatic strap 12-1 Spare Products Support Center 13-1...
  • Page 250 BNC connectors 10-3 configuration, factory 3-1 booting software 10-10 configuring break in the loop D-1 ADD/DROP 6-6 business hours, Technical Assistance Constellation Radio 6-1 Center 13-5 High Level Mux 7-1 connecting battery power wires 4-6 cable customer-configured alarm wires 4-6...
  • Page 251 Index Constellation software, menu format B-5 diagnosing alarm messages 11-3 Control submenu diagnosing through the Keypad 1-16 hidden menu B-9 dialog box Control submenu, Keypad menu B-9 Download Port Settings 10-7 cost of labor, customer’s 13-8 Software download setup 10-4...
  • Page 252 ACU 4-19 flexible waveguide 4-20 half-duplex communication 6-10 form hand tools 12-3 RMA F-7 handset connector 4-13 10-3 Routine Maintenance Log 4-1 Harris Premier Web site 11-1 Service Registration F-5 Hex File 10-5 forms F-1 Constellation™ 2002 June 20...
  • Page 253 4-19 routine maintenance 9-1 installation procedures 4-6 screen format B-2 detailed 4-9 serial interface B-2 installing technical data B-3 Constellation radio rack 4-9 Keypad menu High Level Mux 12-27 Alarm B-6 HLM-155 12-29 Configuration B-10 HLM-3xDS3 12-30 Control B-9...
  • Page 254 Transmitter Assembly 12-10 Alarm submenu B-6 measurement Control submenu B-9 Receiver Assembly 9-10 loopback test transmitter power 4-27 HLM-155 electrical interface 5-12 measurements IF 5-2 FCC requirements 9-1 tributary 5-3 measurements procedure 9-3 tributary remote 5-4 Constellation™ 2002 June 20...
  • Page 255 Transmitter As- Control submenu B-9 sembly 4-7 MUTE, MANUAL command, Alarm submenu transmitter power 4-27 menu format, Constellation software B-5 muting the VF and data 6-11 merchantablility, condition of 13-8 meter, power 4-3 MHSB repeater 1-5 NetBoss 1-16...
  • Page 256 T1/E1 wayside connector A-10 installation 4-6 VersaT1lity connector A-10 product support 13-1 VF Port connector A-10 Product Support Engineer 13-5 platform, Constellation Radio 1-3 product update information F-5 Port Setup 10-6 product warranty terms 13-7 power PROTECT command top of the rack 4-30...
  • Page 257 4-17 form F-7 specifications 4-16 telephone number F-7 RELEASE command returning products 13-8 Standby M12 Unit 12-34 12-35 RF output power remote download 10-2 verifying 4-7 RF power adjusting 4-30 RF units switching 4-32 9-10 12-14 12-23 Harris Corporation Constellation™...
  • Page 258 LED indicators, location 12-31 downloading new software into 10-4 removing 12-31 front view 12-32 repeater D-1 installing 12-33 Service Registration form F-1 LED indicators 12-32 rebooting 8-8 removing 12-33 replacement precaution 11-3 12-2 SPUR port 4-13 10-3 pinouts A-10 Constellation™ 2002 June 20...
  • Page 259 7-2 12-25 12-27 Modem 12-25 system administrator 12-13 Receiver Assembly 4-27 9-11 12-15 Systems Application Information 1-5 12-20 Transmitter Assembly 4-25 12-9 12-13 12-16 traffic disruption 1-13 T1 wayside port location 4-13 Harris Corporation Constellation™...
  • Page 260 4-25 12-9 VT100-compatible terminal 1-16 torque specification 4-25 12-9 12-13 12-16 Transmitter Assembly A1, replacement warming up the Constellation 4-7 4-23 precaution 11-3 12-2 warning labels 2-1 transmitter filter 4-24 warnings 2-1 transmitter measurements record 4-1 warranty 13-1...
  • Page 261 Index I-13 Web site, Harris 11-1 wire size, power run 4-21 worldwide customer service telephone number 1-1 Harris Corporation Constellation™...
  • Page 262 I-14 Constellation™ 2002 June 20...
  • Page 264 IMN-112871-E07 www.harris.com USA 1-800-227-8332 1-650-594-3800 Microwave Communications Division 350 Twin Dolphin Drive Redwood Shores, CA USA 94065-1421 next level solutions...

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