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User Manual Revision 03v12p4 Firmware – v02.01.03.12 Fastback Networks - 2460 N First St., Suite 200, San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A. Sub10 Systems Ltd. - Ash House, Canal Way, Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 3RZ, UK Page 1 FBN Doc #: FBN-0098_03v12p4...
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Document Type User Manual Project Liberator-V100 / V1000 Date 20 July 2015 Title V100 / V1000 Installation & User Manual Document Number FBN-0098_03v12p4 Version Date Description 03v01 17 Dec 2014 Release 02.01.03.01 03v12 20 July 2015 Release 02.01.03.12 Page 2...
Liberator-V100 and V1000 equipment. This Manual refers to Liberator-V100 running Software Version 01.01.01.17, and Liberator-V1000 running Software Version 02.01.03.12. Please ensure that the software on the radio terminals is the latest version on the Fastback Networks website: http://www.fastbacknetworks.com...
2 SYSTEM OVERVIEW 2.1 Top Level Description The Liberator-V100 and V1000 systems operate in the unlicensed 60 GHz band between 57 GHz and 64 GHz. The antenna radome face measures only 18cm x 18cm (7” x 7”), making it ideal for unobtrusive urban deployments.
2.2 Ethernet switch Each radio terminal includes an Ethernet switch. Figure 2 - Network layers of the V100 / V1000 system Page 6 FBN Doc #: FBN-0098_03v12p4...
Liberator-V100 / V1000 User Manual Rev 03v12p4 2.3 Package contents A complete link is packed in one box, which contains: • Terminal A • Ice bridges /Sun-shields • Terminal B • PoE++ mains power injectors and leads • Adjustable Alignment Brackets •...
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The Power-over-Ethernet power (PoE) supply conforms to “PoE++” specifications. It is recommended that the Sub10 Systems PoE++ power injector should always be used to power the Liberator-V100 / V1000. The installer must use a mains voltage supply cable approved for the country of installation.
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Liberator-V100 / V1000 User Manual Rev 03v12p4 Mast Bracket 2.3.4 The mast bracket is used to mount the bracket onto a mast from 50 mm to 115 mm diameter. Figure 7 - Mast bracket Ice Bridge/Sun-Shield 2.3.5 The ice bridge protects the terminal against rain, snow and ice.
2.4 Accessories and Spares (available to order as additional parts) 2.4.1 Optical Alignment Scope The optical scope screws onto the back of the ODU. Figure 10 - Optical alignment scope Surge Arrestor 2.4.2 The surge arrestor is placed between the ODU and the Ethernet cable connecting to the PoE.
Liberator-V100 / V1000 User Manual Rev 03v12p4 4 Installation When working on a roof, ladder, or mast, take extreme care, observing all facility and OSHA (or other applicable regulatory agency) safety precautions. Figure 13 - Professional installation of a V1000 link 4.1 Terminal installation...
4.3 Alignment Procedure The following procedure achieves fast, accurate alignment. Figure 16 - Adjustment screws • Use a 6mm tool to adjust the scope • Measure the Voltage via the DC port (Power Level Alignment) • Use the Voltage vs. RSSI graph to check the signal level Figure 17 - Connection of a voltmeter for fine alignment on Liberator-V1000 Page 12...
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Liberator-V100 / V1000 User Manual Rev 03v12p4 Figure 18 - Alignment voltage vs. RSSI (see Appendix A.2.3) Follow the scanning pattern example in Figure 19 to find the peak voltage on the voltmeter. Figure 19 - Scan pattern to use during alignment...
4.4 Factory-Defaulting a Terminal To reset to factory default, short-circuit the Alignment interface and then remove and re-apply the short 4 times. Figure 20 - Reset Sequence using the Alignment Cap Page 14 FBN Doc #: FBN-0098_03v12p4...
5.2 Home Page Figure 22 - Welcome Page The Home page shows information about the terminal in the top box. The second box gives a snapshot of current System Status, and also Alarms. The Status bars are highlighted in GREEN if the interfaces are up, otherwise they will be YELLOW for acquiring, or RED for down.
Liberator-V100 / V1000 User Manual Rev 03v12p4 5.3 Operation 5.3.1 Operation - Radio – Radio Status The Radio Status page shows the wireless parameters. Settings are limited to “High / Medium / Low”. Transmit Power: RSSI (dBm): Received power at the antenna port (inside the ODU).
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Liberator-V100 / V1000 User Manual Rev 03v12p4 5.4.2 Administration – Radio The Transmit Power Limit sets the power to either: High, Medium or Low. Tx Power Setting QPSK (700Mbps max) 8PSK (1Gbps) High +6 dBm +2 dBm Medium +3 dBm...
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5.4.3 Administration – Management 5.4.3.1 Administration – Management – IP Configuration This page is used to configure the Ethernet interface. Figure 26 – IP Configuration Page 20 FBN Doc #: FBN-0098_03v12p4...
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Liberator-V100 / V1000 User Manual Rev 03v12p4 5.4.3.2 Administration – Management – SNMP The SNMP Configuration Page is used to configure the SNMP Agent. Figure 27 - Configuring SNMP The SNMP Agent is compatible with SNMPv1, SNMPv2c and SNMPv3. 5.4.4 Administration – Installation When Alignment mode is selected, the System Mode box displays “Alignment Mode”...
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5.4.5 Administration – Security – Users This page shows the users who are registered to use the system, together with their privilege level (“Role”). Figure 29 - Security: Users Page Page 22 FBN Doc #: FBN-0098_03v12p4...
Liberator-V100 / V1000 User Manual Rev 03v12p4 5.5 Maintenance 5.5.1 Maintenance - Firmware Upgrade This page is used to upgrade the firmware. Figure 30 - Firmware Upgrade page Page 23 FBN Doc #: FBN-0098_03v12p4...
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5.5.2 Maintenance - Reboot This page allows the user to reboot either the local or the remote radio terminal, by clicking on “Reboot”. Figure 31 - Reboot page Figure 32 - Unit rebooting Page 24 FBN Doc #: FBN-0098_03v12p4...
Liberator-V100 / V1000 User Manual Rev 03v12p4 5.6 Logout This page allows the user to Logout securely. Figure 33 - User Account Logout Page Page 25 FBN Doc #: FBN-0098_03v12p4...
A TECHNICAL INFORMATION A.1 Specifications A.1.1 – Physical size of ODU terminal All dimensions are in millimetres. Figure 34 -Dimensions of radio terminal in mm Page 26 FBN Doc #: FBN-0098_03v12p4...
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Liberator-V100 / V1000 User Manual Rev 03v12p4 A.1.2 – General system information Modulation QPSK and 8PSK Ethernet throughput (full duplex) 700Mbps QPSK and 1Gbps 8-PSK (V1000) 100Mbps QPSK (V100) Max Tx Power (at antenna port) +6 dBm (QPSK) and +2dBm (8PSK) (V1000)
B REGULATORY INFORMATION B.1.1 FCC statement B1.1.1 Regulatory Statements and Labels The Liberator-V1000 (and Liberator-V100) have been certified as compliant with the FCC Rules under Part15.255 and have been assigned the same FCC ID:ZAKLIB-V1000E as they use common hardware. Page 28...
RF power Density falls below the generally accepted international limits in the ICNIRP guidelines. The analyses carried out by Fastback Networks / Sub10 Systems (and verified by a European Notified Body) shows that the Compliance Boundary of the Liberator-V100 and Liberator-V1000 products is the actual physical boundary of the products.
C.1 Technical assistance Fastback Networks Support website: http://support.fastbacknetworks.com Or Contact - support@fastbacknetworks.com C.2 Sales & General Product Information Customers please visit the Fastback Networks website: http://www.fastbacknetworks.com Or Contact - info@fastbacknetworks.com Fastback Networks / Sub10 Systems Limited Ash House Canal Way...