Alvarion BreezeACCESS SU-M-900 Installation Manual

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BreezeACCESS 900
SU-M-900 Installation Guide
June 2006
SW Version 4.5.22
P/N 213919

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  • Page 1 BreezeACCESS 900 SU-M-900 Installation Guide June 2006 SW Version 4.5.22 P/N 213919...
  • Page 2 Statement of Conditions The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice. Alvarion Ltd. shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this manual or equipment supplied with it.
  • Page 3 ANY OTHER CAUSE BEYOND THE RANGE OF THE INTENDED USE, OR BY ACCIDENT, FIRE, LIGHTNING OR OTHER HAZARD. Disclaimer (a) The Software is sold on an "AS IS" basis. Alvarion, its affiliates or its licensors MAKE NO WARRANTIES, WHATSOEVER, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO THE SOFTWARE AND THE ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTATION.
  • Page 4: Limitation Of Liability

    LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE OR USE OF ITS PRODUCTS. Limitation of Liability. (a) ALVARION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO THE PURCHASER OR TO ANY THIRD PARTY, FOR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF USE, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS OR FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL,...
  • Page 5 Important Notice This device may not cause harmful interference. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
  • Page 6 In any event, Alvarion is not liable for any injury, damage or regulation violations associated with or caused by installation, grounding or lightning protection.
  • Page 7: Important Notice

    Corporate and individual names and data used in examples herein are fictitious unless otherwise noted. ♦ Alvarion Ltd. reserves the right to alter the equipment specifications and descriptions in this publication without prior notice. No part of this publication shall be deemed to be part of any contract or warranty unless specifically incorporated by reference into such contract or warranty.
  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    viii System Description Introducing BreezeACCESS SU-M-900 ... 1-2 System Specifications ... 1-3 Radio and Modem... 1-3 Data Communications... 1-4 Configuration and Management... 1-4 Connectors ... 1-5 Mechanical and Electrical... 1-5 Environmental... 1-5 Antenna Specifications ... 1-5 Installation Packing List ... 2-2 Items Required for Installation ...
  • Page 9 Table of Figures Installation Guide Table of Figures Figure 2-1: Connection Diagram...2-6 Figure 2-2: SU-M-900 Front Panel...2-6...
  • Page 10 BreezeACCESS SU-M-900 Installation Guide...
  • Page 11: System Description

    System Description About This Chapter This chapter introduces the BreezeACCESS SU-M-900 system. It includes the following section: ♦ Introducing BreezeACCESS SU-M-900, page 1-2, introduces the SU-M-900 and its functionality. ♦ System Specifications, page 1-3, lists the technical and physical specifications of the SU-M-900. Chapter 1...
  • Page 12: Introducing Breezeaccess Su-M-900

    Introducing BreezeACCESS SU-M-900 The BreezeACCESS SU-M-900 is a small, high-powered unit designed for mobile use. Enclosed in a hardened, field-tested container, the BreezeACCESS SU-M-900 is specially designed to provide a constant network connection for law enforcement and emergency services personnel. The SU-M-900-8D unit can support up to eight Ethernet devices.
  • Page 13: System Specifications

    System Description System Specifications Radio and Modem Frequency Operation Mode Radio Access Method Standard Compliance Channel Bandwidth Central Frequency Resolution Antenna (P/N 900556) Output Power (at antenna port) Maximum Input Power (at antenna port) Gross Bit Rate Receive Nominal Sensitivity (at antenna port, BER 10E-6) Modulation Symbol Rate...
  • Page 14: Data Communications

    Data Communications Standard Compliance VLAN support Layer-2 Traffic Prioritization Layer-3 Traffic Prioritization MIR (Maximum Information Rate) and CIR (Committed Information Rate) Configuration and Management Management Options Management Access Management Access Protection SNMP Agents Security Authentication and Accounting Allocation of IP Parameters Software Upgrade BreezeACCESS SU-M-900 Installation Guide...
  • Page 15: Connectors

    System Description Connectors Connector DC IN Mechanical and Electrical Dimensions Weight Electrical Environmental Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Operating Humidity Shock/Vibration Antenna Specifications Frequency Range VSWR Polarization Horizontal Beam Width Gain Max. Power Connector Nominal Impedance Antenna Height Description N Type jack 10BaseT Ethernet (RJ 45) jack 2 pins Automotive connector 10.9 x 9.3 x 3.1 inches (27.7 x 23.6 x 7.9 cm)
  • Page 16 BreezeACCESS SU-M-900 Installation Guide...
  • Page 17: Installation

    Installation About This Chapter The BreezeACCESS SU-M-900 system is comprised of two components, as follows: ♦ The SU-M-900 unit ♦ The Antenna This chapter describes the physical installation procedures for the SU-M-900 system and includes the following sections: ♦ Packing List, 2-2, lists the items included with the SU-M-900. ♦...
  • Page 18: Packing List

    Packing List SU-M-900 units are shipped with the following units and accessories: ♦ The SU-M-900 unit ♦ An omni antenna with mounting kit and cable ♦ A 12 VDC power cable with 250 V, 3 A fuse Items Required for Installation The following list comprised items required to install the SU-M-900 that are not included with the installation package.
  • Page 19 Installation Installing the SU-M-900 Unit The SU-M-900 unit must be installed securely in the vehicle. Four screws are needed to mount the SU-M-900 to either a sheet metal or a wooden surface. The position of the SU-M-900 unit must enable it to be easily connected to the PC, the omni antenna and the power supply.
  • Page 20: Installing The Antenna

    Installing the Antenna The SU-M-900 Antenna consists of the following components: ♦ An antenna base & whip combination ♦ 3/4 “ Hole Mount kit ♦ .067” gasket ♦ N-Type plug to SMA jack cable. To install the antenna on the roof or body of a car when access to bottom side of mounting plate is not available: Position the antenna as far from the emergency lights as possible while still on a relatively flat surface.
  • Page 21 Installation To install the antenna on the roof or body of a car when access to bottom side of mounting plate is available: Position the antenna as far from the emergency lights as possible while still on a relatively flat surface. The maximum plate thickness in the chosen location should not exceed 0.062”.
  • Page 22: Connecting The Unit

    Connecting the Unit This section describes how to connect the unit to its power supply, Ethernet connection and antenna, as shown in the figure below: 12 VDC 2 wire power cable with a built-in 250 V, 3 A fuse. Connect the black wire to battery negative, the red wire to +12 and the...
  • Page 23 Installation To connect the SU-M-900 Unit: Once the SU-M-900 unit is installed in the vehicle, connect the 12 VDC power cable to the unit’s DC IN port. Wire the other end of the cable to the power source, ensuring that the cable is secure and out-of-the-way for its protection.
  • Page 25: Commissioning

    Commissioning About This Chapter This chapter describes how to set the basic parameters of the BreezeACCESS SU-M-900 and verify proper operation of the unit. It includes the following sections: ♦ Configuration Applications, page 3-2, provides an overview of how to change parameter settings.
  • Page 26: Configuration Applications

    Configuration Applications After completing the installation process, as described in the preceding chapter, the basic parameters must be configured to ensure that the SU-M-900 operates correctly. Once the basic parameters have been configured, additional parameters can be remotely configured via the Ethernet port or the wireless link using Telnet, TFTP or SNMP management.
  • Page 27: Configuring Basic Parameters

    Commissioning Configuring Basic Parameters The Basic Configuration menu of the Monitor program includes all the parameters necessary for the initial operation of BreezeACCESS SU-M-900. In many installations, many of these parameters should not be changed from their default values. Configuration of parameters that affect the hopping frequencies and hopping mechanism depends on the configuration of the relevant AUs.
  • Page 28 Parameter Manual Sequence Definition Scan Entire Band Scan Entire Sub Band Transmit Level VLAN Link Type VLAN ID – Management Best AU Support Preferred AU MAC Address Scanning Mode Max TX Data Authentication Algorithm Default Key ID WEP Key 1-4 Encryption Seed Encryption Polynom Index BreezeACCESS SU-M-900 Installation Guide...
  • Page 29 Commissioning Parameter Max Number of Bad Synch Max Number of Association/Authentication Timeout NOTE: The new parameters associated with the roaming scan feature are available in the Advanced Configuration, Air Interface Parameters menu). For details on this feature and the relevant parameters refer to The Roaming Scan Feature, on page 3-8.
  • Page 30: Messages Associated With Bad Synch Or Timeout Events

    Messages associated with Bad Synch or Timeout events Bad Synch or Association/Authentication Timeout events trigger certain Monitor messages (depending on the severity level configured for the Event Log Policy), as follows: ♦ If the Max Number of Bad Synch is reached, before resetting itself the unit will report: FTL: Periodic synchronization loss ♦...
  • Page 31: Verifying Proper Operation

    Commissioning Verifying Proper Operation This section describes how to ensure that the SU-M-900 unit is fully operational. To verify unit operation: Verify that the PWR LED on the SU-M-900 unit is lit. Confirm that the PC is operational. Send and receive a test message or PING test from the vehicle to confirm connection to the wireless link.
  • Page 32: The Roaming Scan Feature

    The Roaming Scan Feature The Roaming Scan feature enables the mobile unit to perform faster re-association with a new AU when the current AU is lost or the signal is not good enough. The Roaming Scan Mechanism If the signal quality (RSSI) drops below a configurable threshold (Roaming Decision RSSI Threshold), the SU will enter into roaming scan mode.
  • Page 33: Roaming Parameters

    Commissioning upper limit for the interval between roaming scans, defined by the Maximum Interval between Roaming Scans parameter. To support the roaming scan mode, the following changes have been incorporated in SW version 4.5.22: a. A new Roaming Parameters sub-menu. b.
  • Page 34: Changes In Hdm/Flexible Hopping Definition Parameters

    3-10 Number of Scanning Attempts In Roaming Scan The Number of Scanning Attempts In Roaming Scan parameter defines how many times the SU will scan each frequency during a roaming scan. The range is from 1 to 255. The default is 2. Roaming Decision RSSI Threshold The Roaming Decision RSSI Threshold defines the threshold for a roaming scan decision.

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