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ADTRAN TRACER Protection Switch Quick Start Manual

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TRACER Monitored Protection Switch (MPS)
Quick Start Guide
About this Quick Start Guide...
This guide contains information for installing your TRACER MPS system. ADTRAN recommends that the entire TRACER link be tested on a
lab bench prior to installation in the field.
Verify the existence of an adequate microwave path for each hop or link to ensure that a point-to-point microwave system is feasible for your
particular application. Record the frequency of your microwave system (2.4 GHz or 5.8 GHz) and be sure to configure the Frequency Band
menu option appropriately before operating your TRACER MPS. For more details, refer to Reviewing the Menus on page 4.

Before you begin...

Required Components
•
(2) TRACER Baseband Processor (BBP) and RF Converter (RFC) rackmount units
Or,
•
(2) TRACER 4103 or 4203 integrated rackmount radio units
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RS-232 interface cable and VT100 terminal (or a PC with VT100 emulator software) for connecting to the unit
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(2) RS-232 (MALE) to RJ-45 (FEMALE) adapter (ADTRAN P/N 3196ADPT010) for creating the VT100 management chain (included in
the TRACER MPS shipment)
•
(2) 8-conductor RJ-45 to RJ-45 straight-through cable for creating the VT100 management chain (included in the TRACER MPS
shipment)
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(4) Straight-through T1 cables to connect the TRACER BBP or 4103/4203 T1 interfaces to the MPS (2 are included in each TRACER
shipment)
•
(2) N-Type (MALE) to SMA (MALE) cables for connecting the antenna interfaces (TRACER units) to the TRACER MPS (included in the
TRACER MPS shipment)
•
18, 20, or 22 AWG dual-conductor cable for connecting the alarm contacts between the TRACER BBP or 4103/4203 and the TRACER
MPS; also needed for connecting the MPS to an external alarm monitoring system
•
Antenna, mounting hardware, and feedline cable
•
21 to 63 VDC power source (available from ADTRAN)
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(2) Straight-through T1cables to connect the TRACER MPS to other CPE equipment (included in the TRACER MPS shipment)
Or,
•
(2) T1 crossover cables to connect the TRACER MPS T1 interfaces to the public-switched network (included in the TRACER MPS
shipment)
61280300L1-13B
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October 2003

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  • Page 1: Before You Begin

    Quick Start Guide About this Quick Start Guide... This guide contains information for installing your TRACER MPS system. ADTRAN recommends that the entire TRACER link be tested on a lab bench prior to installation in the field. Verify the existence of an adequate microwave path for each hop or link to ensure that a point-to-point microwave system is feasible for your particular application.
  • Page 2 Rackmount the Units Install the TRACER MPS system in a location that requires minimal antenna feedline length (the loss in this cable directly affects overall system performance). The TRACER MPS should be mounted in a rack between the two BBP components of the TRACER systems (see Figure 1 on page 2).

  • Page 3: Connecting To The Unit

    Creating the VT100 Chain A single VT100 connection through the TRACER MPS provides access to both the primary (MAIN) and SECONDARY TRACER units. Follow the steps below to create the VT100 chain. 1. Connect the RS-232 port (DB-25) on the rear panel of the MAIN TRACER BBP to the TRACER MPS VT100 interface (labeled 1 on the figure below) using the provided DB-25 (MALE) to RJ-45 (FEMALE) adapter (P/N 3196ADPT010) and standard 8-conductor straight-though cable.
  • Page 4 Reviewing the Menus The TRACER MPS software interface consists of a single menu screen (shown below). Navigate through the available menu options using the up and down arrow keys. Alternately, the numbered menu options may be selected by entering the appropriate menu number displayed to the left of the option.
  • Page 5 3. Connect the T1A and T1B interfaces of the TRACER MPS (labeled 6 above) to the public-switched network or CPE-type equipment. When connecting the T1A/B interfaces of the TRACER MPS to the public switched network, use a T1 crossover cable (ADTRAN P/N 3125M011).
  • Page 6 2. Connect the IF connector on the MAIN TRACER BBP (labeled 4 below) to the IF connector on the MAIN RFC (labeled 3 below) using the 6” RF cable (ADTRAN P/N 3125RF027). 3. Repeat Step 1 to connect the Antenna interface (N-Type connector) of the STANDBY TRACER RFC to the STANDBY RF interface (SMA connector) of the TRACER MPS (labeled 6 below).
  • Page 7 Connecting the Antenna Interfaces (TRACER 4103 and 4203 Systems) 1. Connect the Antenna interface (N-Type connector) of the MAIN TRACER 4103/4203 (labeled 1 below) to the MAIN RF interface (SMA connector) of the TRACER MPS (labeled 2 below) using a male N-Type to male SMA cable. 2.

  • Page 8: Connecting The Alarm Contacts

    TRACER MPS to perform a system switch when a minor alarm condition occurs. Please refer to the TRACER 2603 User Manual (ADTRAN P/N 61280003L1-1) for a detailed listing of major and minor alarms. 2. Connect the COM (Common) alarm contact of the MAIN TRACER BBP (labeled 3 below) to the COM alarm contact in the IN alarm block of the TRACER MPS (labeled 4 below).
  • Page 9 Supplying Power to the Unit The TRACER MPS can operate from a supply between 21 and 63 Volts DC, with either polarity referenced to ground, and consumes 3 Watts nominal, 20 Watts peak (during relay switching). Current required (in Amps) is determined by dividing the power consumed (in Watts) by the applied voltage (in Volts).