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ADTRAN TRACER 4106 Plan A System Manual

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612804206L2-1A
January 2004
TRACER 4106/4206
System Manual
12804106L2A
TRACER 4106 System (Plan A)
12804106L2B
TRACER 4106 System (Plan B)
12804206L2A
TRACER 4206 System (Plan A)
12804206L2B
TRACER 4206 System (Plan B)

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  • Page 1 12804106L2A 12804106L2B 12804206L2A 12804206L2B 612804206L2-1A January 2004 TRACER 4106/4206 System Manual TRACER 4106 System (Plan A) TRACER 4106 System (Plan B) TRACER 4206 System (Plan A) TRACER 4206 System (Plan B)
  • Page 2 To the Holder of the Manual The contents of this manual are current as of the date of publication. ADTRAN reserves the right to change the contents without prior notice. In no event will ADTRAN be liable for any special, incidental, or consequential damages or for commercial losses even if ADTRAN has been advised thereof as a result of issue of this publication.
  • Page 3 Notes provide additional useful information. Cautions signify information that could prevent service interruption. Warnings provide information that could prevent damage to the equipment or endangerment to human life. 612804206L2-1A Description of Changes Initial release of manual. © 2003 ADTRAN, Inc. Revision History...
  • Page 4 4. Use only the power cord, power supply, and/or batteries indicated in the manual. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. They may explode. Check with local codes for special disposal instructions. Save These Important Safety Instructions TRACER 4106/4206 System Manual © 2003 ADTRAN, Inc. 612804206L2-1A...
  • Page 5 Connect the equipment and the affected receiver to power outlets on separate circuits. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by ADTRAN could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 612804206L2-1A ©...
  • Page 6 During installation and alignment of the antenna, do not handle or touch the front of the antenna. These simple precautions must be taken to prevent general population and installation personnel from exposure to RF energy in excess of specified MPE levels. TRACER 4106/4206 System Manual © 2003 ADTRAN, Inc. 612804206L2-1A...
  • Page 7 TRACER 4106/4206 System Manual Warranty and Customer Service ADTRAN will repair and return this product within the warranty period if it does not meet its published specifications or fails while in service. Warranty information can be found at www.adtran.com/warranty. Customer Service, Product Support Information, and Training ADTRAN will repair and return this product within the warranty period if it does not meet its published specifications or fails while in service.
  • Page 8 Your reseller should serve as the first point of contact for support. If additional support is needed, the ADTRAN Support web site provides a variety of support services such as a searchable knowledge base, updated firmware releases, latest product documentation, service request ticket generation and trouble-shooting tools.
  • Page 9 System Description ........11 This section of ADTRAN’s TRACER 4106/4206 System Manual is designed for use by net- work engineers, planners, and designers for overview information about the TRACER 4106/4206.
  • Page 10 Table of Contents TRACER 4106/4206 System Manual © 2004 ADTRAN, Inc. 612804206L2-1A...

  • Page 11: Section 1 System Description

    This section of ADTRAN’s TRACER 4106/4206 System Manual is designed for use by network engineers, planners, and designers for overview information about the TRACER 4106/4206. It contains general information and describes physical and operational concepts, network relationships, provisioning, testing, alarm status, and system monitoring. This section should be used in conjunction with Section 3, Engineering Guidelines, of the system manual.

  • Page 12: System Overview

    No license required per FCC Rules Part 15.247 • Frequency: 2.400 to 2.4835 GHz (TRACER 4106) and 5.725 to 5.850 GHz (TRACER 4206) • Point-to-point, up to 30 miles • 1-U high unit for easy rack-mounting TRACER 4106/4206 System Manual © 2004 ADTRAN, Inc. 612804206L2-1A...

  • Page 13: Table Of Contents

    Minimum Antenna Height for Given Path Lengths ......22 612804206L2-1A ONTENTS IGURES ABLES © 2004 ADTRAN, Inc.
  • Page 14 Section 2 Microwave Path Engineering Basics TRACER 4106/4206 System Manual © 2004 ADTRAN, Inc. 612804206L2-1A...

  • Page 15: Line-Of-Sight

    Section 2 Microwave Path Engineering Basics ⋅ 10 log 10 x ( ) (dB)   ⋅ (dBm) ------------ - 10 log 10   ) and the receiver sensitivity (P - L - L © 2004 ADTRAN, Inc. sens (dB) sens...

  • Page 16: Receiver Power

    Figure 1 on page 17 illustrates a wireless link configuration containing all the parameters necessary for the power budget analysis. λ P T G T G R ------------------------------ (Watts, W) π ) 2 d 2 L (decibels referenced to a milliwatt, dBm) - L - L © 2004 ADTRAN, Inc. TRACER 4106/4206 System Manual 612804206L2-1A...

  • Page 17: Antenna Gain

    6 dBi. 612804206L2-1A Section 2 Microwave Path Engineering Basics d, L Gain at 2.4 GHz Gain at 5.8 GHz (in dBi) © 2004 ADTRAN, Inc. (in dBi) 28.5 34.2 37.5 40.7 42.5...

  • Page 18: Carrier Wavelength (L)

    TRACER 4106/4206 unit. The other end of the coaxial cable requires a connector compatible with the antenna chosen for the installation (usually an N-type male connector). Additionally, ADTRAN recommends that the outdoor connector on the coaxial cable be weatherproofed to prevent corrosion and electrical shorting.

  • Page 19: Path Loss (L P )

    2.98 1.62 1.41 π π  2  2  (dB) --------- - ----------- -    λ ⋅ f ( ) 20·log © 2004 ADTRAN, Inc. 5.8 GHz Loss/100 ft. (in dB) 11.36 9.65 6.49 4.90 1.23 (dB)

  • Page 20: Receiver Sensitivity

    Receiver Sensitivity TRACER 4106 TRACER 4206 -93 dBm -90 dBm -96 dBm -93 dBm -98 dBm -95 dBm © 2004 ADTRAN, Inc. TRACER 4106/4206 System Manual Path Loss (dB) at 5.8 GHz Active T1 Ports A – D A, B 612804206L2-1A...

  • Page 21: Antenna Information

    Figure 2. Typical Antenna Beam Pattern 612804206L2-1A Section 2 Microwave Path Engineering Basics © 2004 ADTRAN, Inc. test point)

  • Page 22: Fresnel Zones, Earth Curvature, & Antenna Heights

    Table 5 tabulates minimum antenna heights for given path lengths. Table 5. Minimum Antenna Height for Given Path Lengths Path Length (miles) TRACER 4106/4206 System Manual (feet) ---- - 0.125d Min. Antenna Height Min. Antenna Height @ 2.4 GHz @ 5.8 GHz (ft) © 2004 ADTRAN, Inc. (ft) 612804206L2-1A...

  • Page 23: Other Considerations

    Section 2 Microwave Path Engineering Basics Min. Antenna Height Min. Antenna Height @ 2.4 GHz (ft) ⁄ 6 – – F 10 × )abfd ] 100% Terrain Factor water, flat desert moderate roughness very rough, mountainous © 2004 ADTRAN, Inc. @ 5.8 GHz (ft) Description...
  • Page 24 Section 2 Microwave Path Engineering Basics values normally used are listed below Climate Very Dry Temperate Humid Climate Factor desert regions mainland, interior region humid and coastal regions © 2004 ADTRAN, Inc. TRACER 4106/4206 System Manual Description 612804206L2-1A...

  • Page 25: Figures

    At-A-Glance Specifications ..........32 612804206L2-1A ONTENTS IGURES ABLES © 2004 ADTRAN, Inc.

  • Page 26: Equipment Dimensions

    Figure 1. TRACER 4206 Front Panel Layout DC voltage indicating strength of the received signal RSSI Ground reference for interface Status information about the system © 2004 ADTRAN, Inc. TRACER 4106/4206 System Manual Status LEDs ALARM T1A T1B T1C T1D RSSI...

  • Page 27: Reviewing The Tracer 4106/4206 Rear Panel Design

    T1 is in a loopback mode. the RSSI level is approaching 0 Volts of RSSI. there is an active test being performed by the system. DC Power Connection Alarm Contacts © 2004 ADTRAN, Inc. Section 3 Engineering Guidelines Antenna Connector Ground Fuse...

  • Page 28: Rs-232 Connection (Db-25) - Terminal Use

    Request To Send Clear To Send Data Set Ready (Modem Control Only) Carrier Detect Unused Data Terminal Ready (Modem Control Only) Unused Ring Indicator Unused © 2004 ADTRAN, Inc. TRACER 4106/4206 System Manual port provides the following connector (for various 612804206L2-1A...

  • Page 29: Rs-232 Connection (Modem Use)

    If password functionality is enabled in the TRACER 4106/4206, selecting 612804206L2-1A resets the TRACER 4106/4206 to the password entry ODEM ONNECTION © 2004 ADTRAN, Inc. Section 3 Engineering Guidelines NAME NAME AUTO ANSWER 9600...

  • Page 30: T1 Connections (Rj-48C)

    NAME 3, 6-8 UNUSED DESCRIPTION Transmit data (ring) towards the network Transmit data (tip) towards the network — Receive data (ring) toward the network Receive data (tip) from the network © 2004 ADTRAN, Inc. TRACER 4106/4206 System Manual NAME 612804206L2-1A...

  • Page 31: Alarm Contacts (Plug-In Terminal Block)

    Microwave Path Engineering Basics (System Losses (L) on page 18) for a discussion on cable length and loss factors. 612804206L2-1A DESCRIPTION Common Contact Normally-Open Contact Normally-Closed Contact Table 8. DC Power Connector Pinout + Voltage Ground (GND) + Voltage © 2004 ADTRAN, Inc. Section 3 Engineering Guidelines – Voltage – Voltage Ground (GND)

  • Page 32: At-A-Glance Specifications

    Tx 2.468 GHz, Rx 2.428 GHz (TRACER 4106) Tx 5.833 GHz, Rx 5.753 GHz (TRACER 4206) 1.544 Mbps (each) RJ-48C jacks B8ZS, AMI ESF, D4 AIS, Red, Yellow, BPVs, LOS Local and remote (line and link) © 2004 ADTRAN, Inc. TRACER 4106/4206 System Manual Specification 612804206L2-1A...
  • Page 33 17.12” W x 9.34” D x 1.72” H 95%, Non-condensing 9 lbs (TRACER 4106), 7 lbs (TRACER 4206) 21 to 60 VDC, either polarity referenced to ground < 20 Watts 2 pin terminal block (DC) 1A, 250V slow-blo fuse (2-inch) © 2004 ADTRAN, Inc.
  • Page 34 Section 3 Engineering Guidelines TRACER 4106/4206 System Manual © 2004 ADTRAN, Inc. 612804206L2-1A...

  • Page 35: Section 4 Network Turnup Procedure

    Contents of ADTRAN Shipment ........

  • Page 36: Introduction

    After unpacking the unit, inspect it for possible shipping damage. If the equipment has been damaged in transit, immediately file a claim with the carrier, then contact ADTRAN Customer Service (see Customer Service, Product Support Information, and Training information in the front of this manual).

  • Page 37: Customer Provides

    The following items are necessary for the installation of the TRACER 4106/4206 system and are not provided by ADTRAN: • 21 to 60 VDC power source (or AC adapter available from ADTRAN P/N 1280650L1), either polarity referenced to ground •...

  • Page 38: Grounding Instructions

    1. The channel plan (A or B) of the unit may be changed in the field, if necessary, by rewiring the internal diplexer. Contact ADTRAN Technical Support for more information on this procedure. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS The following provides grounding instruction information from the Underwriters’ Laboratory UL 60950 Standard for Safety of Information Technology Equipment Including Electrical Business Equipment, of December 2000.

  • Page 39: Supplying Power To The Unit

    #2 Phillips screwdriver. Be careful not to upset the stability of the equipment mounting rack when installing this product. 612804206L2-1A Section 4 Network Turnup Procedure © 2004 ADTRAN, Inc.

  • Page 40: Connecting The T1 Interface

    The physical T1 interface is provided using four RJ-48C jacks for transmit and receive. The provided straight through T1 interface cables can be used to interface to any standard T1 DTE device. TRACER 4106/4206 System Manual T1A T1B T1C T1D © 2004 ADTRAN, Inc. ALARM T1A T1B T1C T1D ALARM...

  • Page 41: Section 5 User Interface Guide

    Provides detailed descriptions of all menu options and configuration parameters available for the TRACER 4106/4206. This section of ADTRAN’s TRACER 4106/4206 System Manual is designed for use by network administrators and others who will configure and provision the system. It contains information about navigating the VT100 user interface, configuration information, and menu descriptions.

  • Page 42: Navigating The Terminal Menu

    After connecting a VT100 terminal to the TRACER 4106/4206, press <Ctrl + L> to redraw the current screen. TRACER 4106/4206 System Manual message displays at the bottom of the TRACER 4106/4206 Figure 1. Main Menu Screen © 2004 ADTRAN, Inc. for proper 612804206L2-1A...

  • Page 43: Navigating Using The Keyboard Keys

    The password is enabled and defined via the system options menu. All TRACER 4106/4206 systems are shipped factory default with password protection disabled. 612804206L2-1A Section 5 User Interface Guide © 2004 ADTRAN, Inc. Press this key... Up Arrow P (Prev) Down Arrow...

  • Page 44: Menu Descriptions

    TRACER 4106/4206 system has been operational since the last power reset. B. Contact Information The ADTRAN technical Support toll-free contact number is located directly beneath the elapsed time display at the top of the TRACER 4106/4206 System Status menu page.
  • Page 45 ). The more symbols displayed, the better is displayed in place of the symbols ( VAILABLE ) displayed, the stronger the signal. If the link is down in either VAILABLE © 2004 ADTRAN, Inc. Section 5 User Interface Guide through is displayed in place of the...

  • Page 46: Main Menu

    (to highlight the menu page) and press <Enter>. Press <m> from any menu in the TRACER 4106/4206 VT100 menu structure to access the TRACER 4106/4206 Main Menu page. TRACER 4106/4206 System Manual © 2004 ADTRAN, Inc. 612804206L2-1A...

  • Page 47: Tracer System Options

    ( VAILABLE > TX P OWER ). The more symbols ( > S © 2004 ADTRAN, Inc. Section 5 User Interface Guide ). This parameter is ) displayed, the stronger the signal. If displays in VAILABLE...
  • Page 48 2428 2441.75 2456 Bandplan 3 Bandplan 1 Bandplan 3 Bandplan 1 5753 5787 5814 >A T1 P CTIVE ORTS © 2004 ADTRAN, Inc. TRACER 4106/4206 System Manual Channel B 2462 2468 2483.5  MHz Bandplan 3 Bandplan 2 Channel B Bandplan 2 Bandplan 3 5824 5833 5850 ports are active, the system...
  • Page 49 ONNECTION OGOUT ASSWORD ROTECTION > P ASSWORD NABLE set to ISABLED > P ASSWORD © 2004 ADTRAN, Inc. Section 5 User Interface Guide Active T1 Ports A – D A, B when the VT100 ISABLED set to ODEM ONTROL ODEM...

  • Page 50: Tracer Link Performance History

    MIN RSL ) represents the minimum value of received signal level in a numbers and intermittent performance are probably MIN RSL MIN RSL © 2004 ADTRAN, Inc. TRACER 4106/4206 System Manual Hours numbers have improperly numbers varying widely MIN RSL...

  • Page 51: T1X Status/Configuration/Loopback

    192 consecutive zeros. Activates when the incoming T1 stream presents bipolar violations (BPVs). 612804206L2-1A OOPBACK > T1 OOPBACK NTERFACE Table 2. T1 Interface Alarms © 2004 ADTRAN, Inc. Section 5 User Interface Guide LARMS ). Table 2 briefly...
  • Page 52 ORMAL > L OOPBACK ORMAL loopback to loop the data transmitted from the remote end of the link back Figure 9. T1 Local Link Loopback © 2004 ADTRAN, Inc. TRACER 4106/4206 System Manual , no alarms will ISABLED B8ZS TATE >...
  • Page 53 Figure 11. T1 Local Line Loopback > L OOPBACK ORMAL loopback to test data path integrity from the Figure 12. T1 Remote Line Loopback © 2004 ADTRAN, Inc. Section 5 User Interface Guide > L TATE EMOTE > L TATE OCAL >...

  • Page 54: T1X Performance History

    The left side of the page displays the 24 hour totals for the most recent 7 days. Press <N> to view the next 8 hours worth of 15-minute totals and <P> to view the previous 8 hours. TRACER 4106/4206 System Manual © 2004 ADTRAN, Inc. Hours 612804206L2-1A...

  • Page 55: Section 6 Troubleshooting Guide

    Installing/Configuring T1 Hardware..........60 612804206L2-1A ONTENTS © 2004 ADTRAN, Inc.

  • Page 56: Overview

    LED will blink once (amber) during the power-up sequence to indicate a self-test is in progress. If LED is blinking or remains failed the self-test. This is an internal failure, and ADTRAN technical support should be contacted. RF DOWN LED...

  • Page 57: Rf Low Led

    Red Alarm, the TRACER 4106/4206 generates a Yellow Alarm. Recommended Actions: 1. Follow the troubleshooting steps for Red Alarm, but do so at the attached equipment. 612804206L2-1A field. LARMS NTERFACE © 2004 ADTRAN, Inc. Section 6 Troubleshooting Guide screens TATUS field to identify the active alarm. LARM...

  • Page 58: Rf Errors

    RSSI voltage or the the Rx Power "fuel gauge" on the TRACER 4106/4206 terminal diplay. Consult the ADTRAN TRACER Data Sheet included with the unit to verify that the actual receive signal level agrees with the calculated receive signal.

  • Page 59: Installing/Troubleshooting The Tracer Hardware

    This tool is available at downloaded for standalone use. 2. Setup all of the TRACER hardware on a workbench. ADTRAN recommends that the actual cables used in the permanent installation be used in the workbench setup. A rigorous workbench “simulation”...

  • Page 60: Installing/Configuring T1 Hardware

    2. To significantly reduce the probability of an unsuccessful field installation, resolve any remaining T1 equipment-to-TRACER 4106/4206 configuration issues before field installation. See pages 57 and 58 for more information on resolving T1 interface alarm conditions. TRACER 4106/4206 System Manual RF LOW © 2004 ADTRAN, Inc. ), please verify 612804206L2-1A...

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