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  • Page 1 80GHz Wireless GB-X10 Links Installation Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents LED Functionality during Radio Introduction ..........1 Operation............ 40 Purpose ..........1 GB-X10 Cover Installation ... 42 Prior Knowledge ......1 Connecting Network Equipment ... 43 Site Planning ........... 3 Network Port Link and Statistics .. 43 General ..........

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Installation of a 1+0 non-protected GB-X10 system is described in sections 2 -5. Installation of 1+1 Hot Standby Protection (Protection) and 2+0 Orthogonal Mode Transducer (OMT-80) GB-X10 systems are described in section 5. The appendices provide additional information for GB-X10 systems with any of these options.
  • Page 4 GB-X10 Installation Guide Provides supplementary information to emphasize a point or procedure, or provides a tip for easier operation.

  • Page 5: Site Planning

    • Signaling mirror (not always required) 2.3 Line of Sight The GB-X10 80GHz Wireless Gigabit Ethernet link requires Line of Sight (LOS) for proper operation. Binoculars and spotting mirrors may be used to assist in the confirmation of LOS. Path planning should include an investigation into future building plans that could block the LOS path and other long-term incremental obstructions, such as tree growth.

  • Page 6: Link Distance

    GB-X10 Installation Guide Table 2.3-2: Minimum Path Clearance Path Length Minimum F1 Clearance Path Length Minimum F1 Clearance (meters) (meters) (miles) (feet) 1000 0.58 0.62 2000 0.82 1.24 5000 3.10 10000 6.21 2.4 Link Distance Measurement of the link distance is important in estimating the link availability and calculating the expected Receive Signal Level (RSSI).

  • Page 7: Antenna Location

    +/- (25, 30, or 45) degrees from the mechanical elevation adjustment. 2.6 GB-X10 Cover Removal When the DC, RJ45, or SFP connections are required to be attached to the GB-X10 product, the Cover will need to be removed and re-installed when connections are completed. Cover Screws...

  • Page 8: Radio Ports And Interface

    GB-X10 Installation Guide 2.7 Radio Ports and Interface Item GB-X10 Interface Description Handle to carry / lift Ethernet Link Up Status LEDs LED to indicate whether Radio is powered by PoE or DC Power input Alarm, Link-Up and TX (ATPC or Manual) Mode status LEDs Ethernet RJ45 connector including Power over Ethernet interface Ethernet SFP+ plug in cages –...

  • Page 9: Sfp Modules Installation

    2.8 SFP Modules Installation The Small Form-factor Pluggable (SFP) is a compact, hot-pluggable transceiver designed to support Gigabit Ethernet in the GB-X10 product. It is a popular industry format. This product may only be operated with the SFP types provided by Solectek.

  • Page 10: Cabling Considerations

    The DC power cabling must consist of two 12 or 14 gauge, stranded conductors, based on your required cable run length. The maximum cable length is dependent on the power consumption of the radio. The GB-X10 has a DC input voltage range of ±37.5 to ±60 VDC.
  • Page 11 GB-X10 Installation Guide 2.9.2 Integral PoE The radio can accept DC power through the Copper 5 RJ45 connector to serve as a Power over Ethernet (PoE) interface, and / or to the 2-pin DC/power connector (which bypasses the PoE interface).
  • Page 12 GB-X10 Installation Guide 2.9.3 Conduit Conduit is recommended for enclosure of the fiber/copper and power cables as they enter the radio. The conduit provides a water-tight seal to the radio, as well as any weather or physical protection required by the cables.
  • Page 13 GB-X10 Installation Guide Installation Conduit installation is done along with power and fiber/copper cabling installation as needed. The radio is provided with a pre-installed liquid-tight connector for a water-tight seal to the radio. The following shows the connector assembled and disassembled.
  • Page 14 GB-X10 Installation Guide As the grey connector cap is tightened fully, the yellow ferrule compresses against the flexible conduit outer sleeve over the clear barbed barrel sealing the assembly for water ingress. A service loop shall be created on the Conduit and secured to a permanent location to ensure...
  • Page 15 GB-X10 Installation Guide The first tie provides the first anchor and strain relief. Gentle curves provide the necessary radius for the fiber to minimize signal loss and eliminate sharp angles lessening voltage potential from being induced during lightning storms. With a short conduit, the radio's opening has been moved further away and moisture is unable to migrate into the radio.

  • Page 16: Power Supply Connection

    GB-X10 Installation Guide 2.10 Power Supply Connection The GB-X10 radio power input connector is powered off the end customer-supplied “+” or “- ”48VDC power source. The end customer shall ensure they have a method of disabling the DC Power to the Radio prior to connecting or disconnecting any Voltage lines to the Radio.

  • Page 17: Grounding & Lightning

    The surge suppressor should be installed before entry point where the DC electrical cables exit/enter the building. Please review your local electrical codes. Solectek does not supply external surge suppressors. However, a suggested surge suppressor is the Smith Power’s Transtector DC Surge Protector, part number 1101-1110, shown below. Pole-Mount Bracket: 1000-1164 sold separately.
  • Page 18 GB-X10 Installation Guide Operating Temperature: -33ºC to +55ºC (-27ºF to +131ºF) per EN 300 019-2-4 Humidity: 100% all-weather operation Operating Altitude: Up to 4,500m (14,764ft) Water Ingress: IP66 Wind Loading: 90 MPH operational, 125 MPH survival...

  • Page 19: Cabling Diagram

    GB-X10 Installation Guide 2.13 Cabling Diagram Figure 2.13-1 details the equipment and cabling found on a typical installation of Solectek’s GB- X10 radio equipment. Use of the Copper 5 RJ45 connector is optional and is not required for Web interface access or for normal data traffic operation.
  • Page 20 GB-X10 Installation Guide Figure 2.13-2 details the equipment and cabling found on a PoE installation of Solectek’s GB-X10 radio equipment. Only one outdoor-rated Cat5e cable is required per radio to handle power and data. Recommended cable is OSP Broadband Cat5e, manufactured by Superior Essex or equivalent Cat5e cable.
  • Page 21 GB-X10 Installation Guide Figure 2.14-3 details the equipment and cabling found on an installation of Solectek’s GB-X10 radio equipment with dual power with 48VDC as the primary power source and PoE as hitless power backup. An outdoor-rated Cat5e cable is required per radio to handle PoE backup. Recommended cable is OSP Broadband Cat5e, manufactured by Superior Essex or equivalent Cat5e cable.

  • Page 22: Installation

    3.1 General It is recommended that installation personnel read this section in its entirety prior to installing the Solectek system. During a particular phase of installation, the user may refer directly to the applicable subsection. The Installation section is comprised of the following subsections covering the procedures and guidelines for installing the Solectek radio system.

  • Page 23: Installation Tools

    3.3 Installation Tools The following tools are required for installing the radio and the antenna: • Torque Driver (0-25 in. lbs.) for GB-X10 unit for the following items:  Open-end wrench 1/2 (Cover Screws)  Open-end wrench 8mm or 5/16 (Chassis Earth Ground Connection) ...

  • Page 24: Antenna Mount Installation

    Qualified persons experienced with antenna assembly and installation are required for installation. Solectek disclaims any responsibility or liability for damage or injury resulting from incorrect or unsafe installation practices. The antenna has been formed to a very close tolerance parabolic shape.
  • Page 25 GB-X10 Installation Guide Be sure to remove the protective plastic cap from the antenna port before installing it: Remove the plastic cap To prevent the O-ring gasket on the antenna port from getting brittle, and to allow an easy connection to the antenna, sparingly lubricate the O-ring with DOW Corning 111 Valve Lubricant &...
  • Page 26 GB-X10 Installation Guide 1. Install the antenna and radio: The first letter of the designated polarization is stamped onto each unit to identify orientations when the polarity mark is positioned on top: “H” for horizontal polarity. “V” for vertical polarity.

  • Page 27: Cable Installation

    GB-X10 Installation Guide 3.6 Cable Installation 3.6.1 Fiber Cabling 1. Install the desired SFP modules in the radio with duplex MMF or SMF fiber from the radio to the network termination equipment. The cable should be looped around the inside of the enclosure to provide strain relief.
  • Page 28 If only the 1 inch conduit fitting is used (and the cordgrip RJ45gland is not used), the cordgrip opening should be sealed with the included plug. Reference Section 2.10.2 for details. Figure 3.6.3-1: GB-X10 power and data cables with service loop for strain relief and proper fiber bend radius...
  • Page 29 5. To remove the PoE cables, reverse the order noted above. Figure 3.6-4: Unit illustration, mounted in pole near building entry For PoE applications, use the Solectek-supplied seal to cover the opening of the conduit fitting if not used. Reference section 2.10.3 for details.
  • Page 30 GB-X10 Installation Guide 3.6.5 10/100/1000 Base-T Surge Suppressor The GB-X10 radio internally contains an Ethernet-rated surge suppressor within the RJ-45 copper interfaces of the unit. A surge suppressor should also be used at the point where the cable enters a building or is connected to other outdoor equipment that does not already contain surge-suppression hardware.

  • Page 31: Antenna Alignment

    3. Connect DC power or PoE to the radio. If DC power is connected, verify that the Power LED is lit solid green. If PoE is connected, verify that the PoE LED is lit solid green. 4. Log into the GB-X10 Web interface and go to the Radio Link page. Configure the following parameters in the following order: •...
  • Page 32 GB-X10 Installation Guide 3.7.2 Prepare to Coarse-Align Radio 1. Using the graph in Appendix B, determine the target RSSI voltage based on the target receive level in dBm established by the link design or site license. The target RSSI should be adjusted accordingly if the transmitter power was reduced for alignment purposes due to short path distance.
  • Page 33 GB-X10 Installation Guide 7. Confirm that Radio’s Manual TX power setting is engaged by confirming that the Alignment Mode LED is blue and blinking. If the Alignment Mode LED is not blue and blinking, the radio may be put into Alignment mode by pressing the Reset button on the radio and holding for approximately 1-2 seconds.
  • Page 34 GB-X10 Installation Guide 3.7.3 Coarse-Align Radio Antennas 1. Using the graph in Appendix B, become familiar with how the RSSI voltage corresponds to stronger or weaker Receive Signal Strengths. 2. Set the radio terminal to the pre-defined azimuth if available. If not, use binoculars or a signal mirror to locate the far-end radio location.
  • Page 35 GB-X10 Installation Guide 3.7.4 Fine Adjustment 1. Slightly loosen the azimuth fine-adjustment bolt. 2. Pan the antenna slowly from left to right and capture the strongest RSSI voltage peak. 3. See Figure 3.7.4-1 below to help guide you in obtaining the strongest RSSI voltage reading.
  • Page 36 GB-X10 Installation Guide Main Beam First Side-lobe Second Side-lobe (sometimes undetectable) Nulls Center Location Target Voltage Below Target Voltage Common “First Try” Possible Possible “First Try” “First Try” Possible “First Try” This illustration is a conceptualized cross-section of a beam to exemplify a horizontal Figure 3.7.4-1:...
  • Page 37 3.7.6 Final Configuration 1. Log into the GB-X10 Web interface and go to the Radio Link page. 2. Set the Power Output level to the value specified in the link design or site license and click Submit to apply the changes. This should only be required if the power level was intentionally reduced for alignment on short distance paths.
  • Page 38 5. Compare the RSSI value recorded during the pull test with the target RSSI value. The difference between the two values should be less than +/-150 mV for a GB-X10 with a 1 foot (30 cm) antenna and less than +/-75 mV for a GB-X10 with a 2 foot (60 cm) antenna.
  • Page 39 GB-X10 Installation Guide 6. Remove the test cable from the radio and replace the BNC connector cover. Failure to re-install the BNC Connector cover could cause environmental issues with the Radio which would not be covered under the manufactures warranty.
  • Page 40 3. Perform a continuous ping test: Open two command-line windows, and ping the local and remote GB-X10 Web interface. Factory default IP addresses are: 192.168.0.1 for low-band and 192.168.0.2 for high-band. Use the –t in the ping command to make it continuous with the command: ping –t 192.168.0.1 or ping –t 192.168.0.2.

  • Page 41: Radio Link Status Indicators

    • The Radio Link LED should be lit—solid green. • The Alarm LED should be lit—solid green. The GB-X10 system does not require periodic maintenance. However, each end of the link should be periodically inspected for visible damage or excessive accumulation of dirt on the antenna’s...

  • Page 42: Led Functionality During Radio Operation

    GB-X10 Installation Guide LED Functionality during Radio Operation The following lists LED functionality during radio operation. Table 4.2-1: LED Functionality During Radio Operation Indication Condition Alarm Solid green No alarms Flashing green 1+1 protection in standby mode with no alarms Solid yellow Minor alarm.
  • Page 43 GB-X10 Installation Guide Table 4.2-1: LED Functionality During Radio Operation Solid yellow In Protection, always on standby unit. 1+1 Protection in standby mode, ATPC enabled Solid red When Reset pushbutton is pressed and held down between 11-20 seconds, Alignment Mode LED turns solid red.

  • Page 44: X10 Cover Installation

    GB-X10 Installation Guide 4.3 GB-X10 Cover Installation When the internal connections are completed and the product is fully operational and antenna is aligned, the cover shall be re-installed using the six screws with EPDM washers. First hands tighten the screws attached to the lanyard cable followed by a crossing pattern until all six screws attached to the radio are seated.

  • Page 45: Connecting Network Equipment

    GB-X10 Installation Guide 4.4 Connecting Network Equipment The networking equipment that will be connected to the GB-X10 system should be pre-checked to ensure it operates properly back-to-back over a wired connection. Once this has been confirmed, it will save troubleshooting steps if a traffic problem arises after the radio is installed and connected to the network equipment.

  • Page 46: 1+1 Protection And 2+0 Omt-80 Installation

    GB-X10 Installation Guide 5 1+1 Protection and 2+0 OMT-80 Installation This section describes installing a system with one of the following redundancy options, which consists of two radios mounted on an outdoor unit (ODU) coupler, with one antenna, on each side of the link: •...
  • Page 47 GB-X10 Installation Guide A conceptual example of Protection active and standby radios configured with out-of-band management and one Ethernet data connection is shown below.

  • Page 48: 2+0 Omt-80 Overview

    GB-X10 Installation Guide 5.2 2+0 OMT-80 Overview The 2+0 Splitter or OMT-80 allows two GB-X10 radios to transmit over one antenna, thus yielding double the traffic capacity. 5.2.1 OMT-80 Each side of the link has two radios: one fixed in horizontal polarity and one fixed in vertical polarity.

  • Page 49: Protection Product Configuration

    GB-X10 Installation Guide 5.3 Protection Product Configuration The illustrations below, and table which follows, reflect the required quantities for one link of GB- X10 radios in the Protection configuration. • Example #1 depicts configuration with Ethernet fiber pairs, splitters, and SFPs used for Ethernet data.

  • Page 50: Cabling Considerations

    GB-X10 Installation Guide 5.4 Cabling Considerations 5.4.1 Protection Protection is only applicable for fiber-optic, not copper, SFP modules. The following describes cabling between the active and standby radios. Example #1: Configuration with Ethernet fiber pairs, splitters, and SFPs • Fiber splitters are used to connect the fiber cabling to the Ethernet and SyncE ports between the active and standby radios, and to the customer equipment.
  • Page 51 GB-X10 Installation Guide • Two multi-mode or single-mode fiber cables and a fiber splitter are used to connect the active and standby radio SyncE ports, and the customer equipment. Ensure that the Transmit and Receive fiber connections are inserted correctly into the SFP connector to avoid Ethernet loop.
  • Page 52 GB-X10 Installation Guide 5.4.3 Cabling Diagram – Outdoor Radios to Indoor Equipment The following depicts an overview of link-to-link cabling from the outdoor radios to indoor equipment. Example #1: Configuration with Ethernet fiber pairs, splitters, and SFPs...
  • Page 53 GB-X10 Installation Guide 5.4.4 Cabling Diagram – Protection Active Radio to Standby Radio The following illustrations depict a basic setup between the active and standby radios on one end of the link. Power cabling is not shown. • Out-of-band management with one Ethernet data connection and SyncE connection: Fiber cabling from an Ethernet port to the customer equipment can be used as an alternative to Cat5e cabling from the copper port.
  • Page 54 GB-X10 Installation Guide • In-band management with one Ethernet data connection and SyncE connection:...

  • Page 55: Changing Polarity On 1+1 Protection Couplers

    GB-X10 Installation Guide 5.5 Changing Polarity on 1+1 Protection Couplers This subsection applies only to Protection couplers and not the OMT-80, because the OMT-80 has fixed polarity. The 1+1 Protection RF coupler assembly has a pre-installed vertical polarity adapter. If horizontal polarity is required, a horizontal adapter (with a knurled ring on the outer surface) is separately provided in the accessory kit, which requires installation.

  • Page 56: Antenna Mount Installation

    GB-X10 Installation Guide 5.6 Antenna Mount Installation For antenna mount installation instructions, please refer to your antenna manufacturer’s installation guide to perform the following: 1. Assemble the antenna mounting hardware. 2. Mount the antenna to the mast. 3. Remove the protective plastic cap from the antenna port.
  • Page 57 GB-X10 Installation Guide 1. Remove the protective cap from the antenna adapter (on the RF coupler assembly). 2. Position the RF coupler assembly against the antenna mounting assembly so that the “UP” mark points up. 3. Tighten the four captive bolts in a star pattern to secure the RF coupler assembly to the antenna mounting assembly.
  • Page 58 GB-X10 Installation Guide • For the OMT-80 option, the radios can be differentiated by the polarity marking on either side of the coupler. The side with horizontal polarity is depicted below (vertical polarity would be visible on the opposite side).
  • Page 59 GB-X10 Installation Guide 5. Attach the second radio to the RF coupler assembly. • Position the radio so that the handle is on top. • Secure the radio to the RF coupler assembly by tightening the four captive bolts in a star pattern.

  • Page 60: Cable Installation

    GB-X10 Installation Guide 5.8 Cable Installation Refer to previous subsections for cable installation as follows: • Protection option with Ethernet fiber pairs, splitters and SFPs used for Ethernet data • 2+0 OMT-80 options The remaining cabling subsections apply to all options.
  • Page 61 GB-X10 Installation Guide 2. Attach one end of a single- or multi-mode fiber cable, with LC connectors, to the desired Ethernet data port on the active radio. Another fiber cable will eventually be connected to the same-numbered (matching) Ethernet data port on the standby radio. These cables will eventually be terminated in a fiber splitter inside the junction box mentioned above.

  • Page 62: 2+0 Omt-80 Fiber, Power & Ground Cabling

    GB-X10 Installation Guide It is recommended to secure the fiber splitters inside the junction box using a tie wrap. 3. For out-of-band management, a) Route the cable from the active radio Copper 5 port through the junction-box entry designated for the active radio. b) Route the cable from the standby radio Copper 5 port through the junction-box entry designated for the standby radio.

  • Page 63: 2+0 Omt Antenna Polarization Adjustment

    GB-X10 Installation Guide 5.11 2+0 OMT Antenna Polarization Adjustment Align the antenna as detailed in the Antenna Alignment subsection 3.7. 1. For the OMT-80 option, fine-tune the polarization skew to align the local OMT-80 with the remote OMT-80 using the captive bolts, as shown below. Align one radio at a time. Use a 9/16 wrench to loosen all captive bolts, then rotate the radio/RF coupler assembly right or left, as needed, until the target RSSI voltage is achieved.

  • Page 64: Appendix A Troubleshooting

    GB-X10 Installation Guide Appendix A Troubleshooting The following table provides a summary of possible problems you might encounter while installing a Solectek GB-X10 link, along with possible causes and their solutions. Table A-1: Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Resolution No power to radio...
  • Page 65 GB-X10 Installation Guide Table A-1: Troubleshooting Cannot connect to radio Incorrect IP address Verify Ethernet connections are network management agent configuration on radio or PC up; verify IP address, check for (Web interface) IP address conflicts and/or clear ARP cache on PC.

  • Page 66: Appendix Brssi Voltage Chart

    GB-X10 Installation Guide Appendix B RSSI Voltage Chart GB-X10 RSSI Voltage vs. RSSI dBm Uncalibrated Zone Uncalibrated Zone RSSI (dBm) • RSSI is not calibrated above -20 dBm or below -70 dBm. • RSSI tolerance is ±4dB between -20 dBm and -70 dBm.

  • Page 67: Appendix C Reset Button

    Once the hard reset operation is started, a link outage will occur until the reset is complete. The GB-X10 Web interface will also not be available until the reset is complete. Reset Button Functionality The Alignment Mode LED indicates different functions of the Reset button, depending on how long the button is pressed and held while the radio is running, as described below.
  • Page 68 GB-X10 Installation Guide Hard Restart If the button is pressed and held between 11-20 seconds or when the Alignment/Mode LED turns solid red then released, the radio performs a hard restart equivalent to the Web interface (the radio is restarted, and current configuration settings are maintained).

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