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June 2005
TRACER 6000 SERIES
Split System Manual
TRACER 6200 Modular Indoor Unit (IDU)
TRACER 6320 5.8 GHz Outdoor Unit (ODU) Plan A
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  • Page 1 TRACER 6000 SERIES Split System Manual 12806200L1 TRACER 6200 Modular Indoor Unit (IDU) 12806320L1A TRACER 6320 5.8 GHz Outdoor Unit (ODU) Plan A 12806320L1B TRACER 6320 5.8 GHz Outdoor Unit (ODU) Plan B 612806320L1-1B June 2005...
  • 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 TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual Revision History Revision History Document Date Description of Changes Revision March 2005 Initial release of manual. June 2005 Added new real-time power reportings and support for new Quad E1 (120Ω) module. Notes provide additional useful information.
  • Page 4 Safety Instructions TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual Safety Instructions When using your telephone equipment, please follow these basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or personal injury: 1. Do not use this product near water, such as a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.
  • 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. 612806320L1-1B...
  • Page 6 The TRACER 6320 is designed to operate at 5.8 GHz with 100 mW maximum transmit power. The TRACER 6000 Series split system ships with an integral low-gain antenna for some international applications. The integral antenna has an effected isotropic radiated power (EIRP) of less than +33 dBm.
  • Page 7 TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual 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. Warranty information can be found at www.adtran.com/warranty.
  • Page 8 Your reseller should serve as the first point of contact for support. If additional support is needed, the ADTRAN Support website 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: Table Of Contents

    Engineering Guidelines ........29 Provides information to assist network designers with incorporating the TRACER 6000 Series split system into their networks.
  • Page 10 Table of Contents TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual Copyright © 2005 ADTRAN, Inc. 612806320L1-1B...

  • Page 11: System Description

    SYSTEM DESCRIPTION Provides an overview of the TRACER 6000 Series split system. ONTENTS System Overview ............. . . 12 Features and Benefits .

  • Page 12: System Overview

    The TRACER 6000 series radios provide carrier class point-to-point connectivity for up to 30 miles in the 5.8 GHz frequency band. A TRACER 6000 Series split system consists of a TRACER 6200 Indoor Unit (IDU) and a TRACER 6320 Outdoor Unit (ODU) at each end of the link.

  • Page 13: Operational

    TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual Section 1 System Description Operational • Frequency: 5.725 to 5.850 GHz • Dual module slots for network connectivity • Up to 8xT1 or E1 bandwidth (16.384 Mbps) using two 4xT1 or 4xE1 network modules •...
  • Page 14 Section 1 System Description TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual Copyright © 2005 ADTRAN, Inc. 612806320L1-1B...

  • Page 15: Microwave Path Engineering Basics

    Table 8. Minimum Antenna Height for Given Path Lengths (Metric) ..... . . 25 612806320L1-1B Copyright © 2005 ADTRAN, Inc.

  • Page 16: Line-Of-Sight

    Section 2 Microwave Path Engineering Basics TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual LINE-OF-SIGHT The TRACER 6200/6320 system is designed for operation in the license-free 5.725 GHz to 5.850 GHz industrial, scientific, and medical (ISM) band. Radio wave propagation in this band exhibits microwave characteristics which are ideally suited for point-to-point, line-of-sight communications.

  • Page 17: Receiver Power

    TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual Section 2 Microwave Path Engineering Basics where the variables in the equations are defined as received power (dBm) receiver sensitivity (dBm) sens transmitted power (adjustable up to 20 dBm maximum) transmit antenna gain (decibels referenced to an isotropic source – dBi) receive antenna gain (dBi) other losses (RF coaxial cable, etc.

  • Page 18: Antenna Gain

    Section 2 Microwave Path Engineering Basics TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual Figure 1 illustrates a wireless link configuration containing all the parameters necessary for the power budget analysis. λ d, L Figure 1. Example Microwave Path with Parameters The following sections further discuss the power budget analysis and its components.

  • Page 19: Transmitted Power (Pt)

    One end of the coaxial cable requires an N-type male connector (plug) to mate with the TRACER 6320 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 612806320L1-1B...

  • Page 20: Path Loss (Lp)

    Section 2 Microwave Path Engineering Basics TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual connector on the coaxial cable be weatherproofed to prevent corrosion and electrical shorting. In areas where lightning strikes are frequent, a lightning arrestor should be installed directly on the antenna coaxial cable. Installing lightning arrestors helps protect the RF electronics (including the TRACER 6320 unit) in the downstream path from damaging voltages and currents.

  • Page 21: Table 4. Path Loss For Given Path Lengths (Miles)

    TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual Section 2 Microwave Path Engineering Basics ⋅ 20 log 10 d ( ) f ( ) 96.6 20·log (dB) where d is expressed in miles and f in GHz. Path loss, as shown here, increases rapidly as either the path length increases or the carrier wavelength decreases (which happens as the carrier frequency increases).

  • Page 22: Receiver Sensitivity

    Section 2 Microwave Path Engineering Basics TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual RECEIVER SENSITIVITY Receiver sensitivity is a value expressed in decibels referenced to one milliwatt (dBm) that corresponds to the minimum amount of signal power needed at the receiver to achieve a given bit error rate (BER).

  • Page 23: Tracer Rssi Test Points

    TRACER RSSI Test Points RSSI for the TRACER 6000 Series split system is provided through the RSSI test points located on the front of the TRACER 6200 IDU and on the bottom of the TRACER 6320 ODU. It is also presented via the VT100 terminal menus as a series of bars indicating signal strength.

  • Page 24: Table 7. Minimum Antenna Height For Given Path Lengths (Standard)

    Section 2 Microwave Path Engineering Basics TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual In general, the odd numbered Fresnel zones (1, 3, 5, ...) add constructively at the receiver, while the even numbered Fresnel zones (2, 4, 6, ...) add destructively at the receiver.

  • Page 25: Table 8. Minimum Antenna Height For Given Path Lengths (Metric)

    TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual Section 2 Microwave Path Engineering Basics Table 8. Minimum Antenna Height for Given Path Lengths (Metric) Path Length Min. Antenna Height (kilometers) (meters) 612806320L1-1B Copyright © 2005 ADTRAN, Inc.

  • Page 26: Other Considerations

    Section 2 Microwave Path Engineering Basics TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual OTHER CONSIDERATIONS Path Availability The path availability of a wireless link is a metric that expresses the fractional amount of time a link is available over some fixed amount of time, and depends on several factors. Path availability is expressed as ⁄...
  • Page 27 TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual Section 2 Microwave Path Engineering Basics Climate Factor (b) The climate factor is a quantity that compensates the link availability for different types of climates (weather). In general, microwave links operating in areas with high humidity will have less availability than those in arid areas, primarily because water is a dispersive mechanism to microwave energy and causes the main signal lobe to refract and disperse away from the receiver location.
  • Page 28 Section 2 Microwave Path Engineering Basics TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual Copyright © 2005 ADTRAN, Inc. 612806320L1-1B...

  • Page 29: Engineering Guidelines

    ENGINEERING GUIDELINES Provides information to assist network designers with incorporating the TRACER 6000 Series split system into their networks. ONTENTS Equipment Dimensions ............31 Power Requirements .
  • Page 30 Section 3 Engineering Guidelines TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual Table 8. DC Power Connector Pinout ..........35 Table 9.

  • Page 31: Equipment Dimensions

    9.5 pounds (4.3 kg), and can be mounted using standard U-bolts. POWER REQUIREMENTS The TRACER 6000 Series system has a maximum power consumption of 25 W and a maximum current draw of 1.8 A (at 21 VDC). REVIEWING THE FRONT PANEL DESIGN...

  • Page 32: Rssi Monitoring Interface

    Section 3 Engineering Guidelines TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual RSSI Monitoring Interface The RSSI voltage is a function of the signal strength at the receiver and is used to measure the received signal strength. RSSI varies from approximately 0 to 5 VDC. An RSSI calibration sheet is shipped with the system to provide the installer a cross-reference between actual received signal level (in dBm) and RSSI voltage.

  • Page 33: Craft Port (Db-9)

    TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual Section 3 Engineering Guidelines Table 3. AUX RS232 Pinout Name Source Description Common Signal ground Attached Equipment Request to send (unused) TXDATA Attached Equipment Transmit data (from attached equipment) TRACER Data set ready RXDATA...

  • Page 34: Reviewing The Tracer 6200 Rear Panel Design

    Section 3 Engineering Guidelines TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual Table 5. Null-Modem Pinout Modem TRACER 1 (CD) Unconnected 2 (RXD) 3 (TXD) 3 (TXD) 2 (RXD) 4 (DTR) 6 (DSR) 5 (GND) 5 (GND) 6 (DSR) 4 (DTR) 7 (RTS)

  • Page 35: Mgmt 10/100Baset/Tx Connection (Rj-45)

    TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual Section 3 Engineering Guidelines MGMT 10/100BaseT/TX Connection (RJ-45) The physical Ethernet interface is provided by a single RJ-45 jack (labeled ) that delivers MGMT 10/100BaseT/TX for LAN connectivity. The port is used for Telnet, SNMP, and TFTP access and MGMT is not a router interface.

  • Page 36: To Odu Interface (N-Type Connector)

    Section 3 Engineering Guidelines TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual To ODU Interface (N-Type Connector) interface (N-type connector) is the IDU-side IF connection between the IDU and ODU. The TO ODU IDU transmits payload data to the ODU on a 280 MHz carrier and receives the ODU data on a 140 MHz carrier.

  • Page 37: Rssi Monitoring Interface

    TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual Section 3 Engineering Guidelines RSSI Monitoring Interface The RSSI voltage is a function of the signal strength at the receiver and is used to measure the received signal strength. RSSI varies from approximately 0 to 5 VDC. An RSSI calibration sheet is shipped with the system to provide the installer a cross-reference between actual received signal level (in dBm) and RSSI voltage.

  • Page 38: 4Xe1 Module With 75Ω Interface

    Section 3 Engineering Guidelines TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual Ω 4xE1 Module with 75 Interface The 4xE1 network module provides four E1 interfaces (through a single DB-25 interface) that provide the following functions: • AMI or HDB3 coding •...

  • Page 39: 4Xt1 Module

    TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual Section 3 Engineering Guidelines Ω Table 13. DB-25 to 75 Unbalanced Cable Pinout DB-25 Male DB-25 Male E1 Cable Interface (TRACER Side) (Breakout Panel) Channel 1 Input Channel 1 Output Channel 2 Input Channel 2 Output...

  • Page 40: Quad Ethernet Switch Module

    Receive Negative Module Transmit Positive 4, 5 UNUSED — Module Transmit Negative 7, 8 UNUSED — AT-A-GLANCE SPECIFICATIONS Table 16 on page 41 contains a list of specifications for the TRACER 6000 Series split system. Copyright © 2005 ADTRAN, Inc. 612806320L1-1B...
  • Page 41 TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual Section 3 Engineering Guidelines Table 16. At-A-Glance Specifications Hardware Description Specification Transmitter Output Power +20 dBm, maximum Frequency Range 5725 to 5850 MHz Receiver Receive Level, -85 dBm @ 8xT1 -83 dBm @ 8xE1/16Mbps Ethernet...
  • Page 42 Section 3 Engineering Guidelines TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual Table 16. At-A-Glance Specifications (Continued) Hardware Description Specification VT100 Terminal Interface Data Rate 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200 bps Data Bits Parity None Stop Bits Terminal Emulation VT100 Mechanical and Environmental (IDU) Operating Temperature -25°C to 65°C...
  • Page 43 TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual Section 3 Engineering Guidelines Table 16. At-A-Glance Specifications (Continued) Hardware Description Specification Quad E1 Module Connection Single DB-25 connector on module; 75Ω unbalanced (75Ω Interface) interface available using BNC breakout panel Capacity 4xE1 (CCITT G.703)
  • Page 44 Section 3 Engineering Guidelines TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual Copyright © 2005 ADTRAN, Inc. 612806320L1-1B...

  • Page 45: Network Turnup Procedure

    E1 Connection with Breakout Panel........54 612806320L1-1B Copyright © 2005 ADTRAN, Inc.

  • Page 46: Introduction

    This system MUST be installed by qualified service personnel in a Restricted Access Location. Each TRACER 6000 Series split system is shipped in its own cardboard shipping carton. Open each carton carefully and avoid deep penetration into the carton with sharp objects.

  • Page 47: Customer Provides

    Quad Ethernet Switch module quick start guide Customer Provides Base System The following items are necessary to install the TRACER 6000 Series split system and are not provided: • 21 to 60 VDC power source with either polarity referenced to ground •...

  • Page 48: Quad Ethernet Switch Module

    Section 4 Network Turnup Procedure TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual Ω Quad E1 (120 )Module • E1 cables for connecting the Quad E1 module to external E1 devices Ω Quad E1 (75 )Module • BNC cables for connecting the 75Ω Breakout Panel to external E1 devices Quad Ethernet Switch Module •...

  • Page 49: Supplying Power To The Unit

    TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual Section 4 Network Turnup Procedure An equipment grounding conductor that is not smaller in size than the ungrounded branch-circuit supply conductors is to be installed as part of the circuit that supplies the product or system. Bare, covered, or insulated grounding conductors are acceptable.

  • Page 50: Mounting Options

    Section 4 Network Turnup Procedure TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual MOUNTING OPTIONS Indoor Unit (IDU) Install the TRACER 6200 in a location that requires minimal feedline length. The TRACER 6200 is designed to be mounted in a rack. If multiple units are installed in one location, one-half inch of spacing is recommended above and below the unit.

  • Page 51: Outdoor Unit (Odu)

    TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual Section 4 Network Turnup Procedure Figure 3. 23-inch Rackmount Illustration Outdoor Unit (ODU) Install the TRACER 6320 ODU in a location that requires minimal feedline cable length between the ODU and the antenna. The TRACER 6320 ODU is designed to be mounted outdoors using the provided mounting hardware.

  • Page 52: Installing Modules

    Figure 5. TRACER 6200 Network Module Slot Designation Access modules are intended to be serviced by qualified service personnel only. TRACER 6000 Series modules are not hot swappable. Remove power from the system before installing or removing the module. Copyright © 2005 ADTRAN, Inc.

  • Page 53: Instructions For Installing Network Modules

    The physical T1 interfaces are provided using four RJ-45 ports located on the module. Straight-through T1 interface cables can be used to interface to any standard T1 DTE device (not supplied). T1 crossover cables are needed when connecting two TRACER 6000 Series T1 ports in back-to-back operation.

  • Page 54: Quad E1 (75Ω) Module Interfaces

    Section 4 Network Turnup Procedure TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual Ω Quad E1 (75 ) Module Interfaces The physical E1 interfaces are provided using a single DB-25 interface, an adapter cable, and a BNC breakout panel. Connect one end of the adapter cable (labeled TO RADIO ) to the module’s DB-25...

  • Page 55: User Interface Guide

    Provides detailed descriptions of all menu options and configuration parameters available for the TRACER 6000 Series split system. This section of the TRACER 6000 Series Split 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 56 Section 5 User Interface Guide TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual Figure 10. RF Link Min/Max Received Signal Quality History......68 Figure 11.

  • Page 57: Navigating The Terminal Menu

    TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual Section 5 User Interface Guide NAVIGATING THE TERMINAL MENU The TRACER menu system can be accessed with a VT100 compatible terminal that is connected to the (located on the front of the TRACER 6200 IDU) and set to 9600 bits per second (default), CRAFT PORT 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, and no parity.

  • Page 58: Navigating Using The Keyboard Keys

    Section 5 User Interface Guide TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual Navigating using the Keyboard Keys You can use various keystrokes to move through the terminal menu, manage a terminal menu session, and configure the system. Moving Through the Menus To do this...

  • Page 59: Menu Descriptions

    TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual Section 5 User Interface Guide MENU DESCRIPTIONS The remainder of this section describes the TRACER menus and submenus. The menu structure of the TRACER system is depicted below as follows: > > > ELECTION >...
  • Page 60 Section 5 User Interface Guide TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual B. Module Status A visual status of the current installed modules. The modules are listed in the order they are installed (Module 1 on top and Module 2 on the bottom).

  • Page 61: Main Menu

    Displays real-time signal values for Rx Quality, Rx Power, and Tx Power (for both the local and remote units). Real-time signal values are not supported on all TRACER 6000 Series systems. Systems must be ADTRAN calibrated to provide readings for Rx or Tx Power signal levels.

  • Page 62: System Configuration

    Section 5 User Interface Guide TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual From the keyboard, use the up and down arrow keys to scroll through the available pages, or enter the number or letter of the selected page (to highlight the menu page) and press <Enter>.
  • Page 63 TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual Section 5 User Interface Guide > S > S YSTEM ONFIGURATION YSTEM Displays the current date. To edit this field, place the cursor on the field and press <Enter>. Then, enter the date in mm-dd-yyyy format (for example, 10-30-1998). Press <Enter> when you are finished to accept the change.

  • Page 64: Rf Link Configuration

    Section 5 User Interface Guide TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual > RF L ONFIGURATION Figure 5 shows the TRACER RF Link Configuration menu page, which contains the transmit and receive power settings and band plan configuration for both the local and remote units. Triple-DES encryption is also configured from this menu.
  • Page 65 TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual Section 5 User Interface Guide > RF L > RF B ONFIGURATION When changing RF band plans on installed links, change the remote end first. If the local end is changed first, remote configuration capability is lost. In the event the local end is changed first and the link is dropped, reset the local end to the previous setting to restore the link.

  • Page 66: Rf Link Performance History (Main Screen)

    Section 5 User Interface Guide TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual > RF L ERFORMANCE ISTORY CREEN Figure 7 shows the TRACER RF Link Performance History main screen, which contains the transmit and receive power settings and band plan configuration for both the local and remote units.

  • Page 67: Rf Link Max/Min Received Power History

    Real-time signal values are not supported on all TRACER 6420 systems. Systems must be ADTRAN calibrated to provide readings for Rx or Tx Power signal levels. For uncalibrated systems, the received power level is displayed as a numerical value from 0 to 100 where 0 corresponds to 0V RSSI and 100 corresponds to 5V RSSI.

  • Page 68: Rf Link Min/Max Received Signal Quality History

    Section 5 User Interface Guide TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual Press <n> to view the next 8-hour segment of 15-minute totals and <p> to view the previous 8-hour segment. > RF L ECEIVED IGNAL UALITY ISTORY Figure 10 shows the TRACER RF Link Min/Max Received Signal Quality History menu page, which displays the available received signal quality statistics from the system.

  • Page 69: Datapath Provisioning

    TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual Section 5 User Interface Guide > D ATAPATH ROVISIONING Figure 11 shows the Datapath Provisioning menu page, which displays the active network interfaces for the installed modules (from both the local and remote TRACER units).

  • Page 70: 4Xe1 Module Configuration/Status/History (Main Screen)

    Section 5 User Interface Guide TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual > 4 E1 M ODULE ONFIGURATION TATUS ISTORY CREEN Figure 12 shows the TRACER E1 Module Configuration main screen, which contains access to the status, configuration, testing, and performance history parameters for the selected E1 module.
  • Page 71 TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual Section 5 User Interface Guide > E1 > E1 TATUS ONFIGURATION OOPBACK NTERFACE LARMS Displays any active alarms on the E1 link (reported from both the local and remote TRACER units). These alarms include AIS, CRC, LCV, LOS, OOF, and RMT. Table 1 briefly describes these alarms. See Section 6, Troubleshooting Guide, on page 119, for more information on these alarms.
  • Page 72 Section 5 User Interface Guide TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual > E1 > L TATUS ONFIGURATION OOPBACK ORMAL TATE Controls the loop status of the E1 link. Activates/deactivates loopback conditions for testing purposes. > E1 > L > N...

  • Page 73: E1X Performance History

    TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual Section 5 User Interface Guide > E1 ERFORMANCE ISTORY The following menus for the E1x Performance History apply to all four available E1 interfaces ( through Figure 18 shows the E1x Performance History menu page, which displays detailed error statistics for the E1 link (from both the local and remote TRACER units) in 15-minute and 24-hour increments.

  • Page 74: T1 Module Configuration/Status/History (Main Screen)

    Section 5 User Interface Guide TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual > T1 M ODULE ONFIGURATION TATUS ISTORY CREEN Figure 19 shows the TRACER 4xT1 Module Configuration main screen, which contains access to the status, configuration, testing, and performance history parameters for the selected T1 module.
  • Page 75 TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual Section 5 User Interface Guide >T1 > T1 TATUS ONFIGURATION OOPBACK NTERFACE LARMS Displays any active alarms on the T1 link (reported from both the local and remote TRACER units). These alarms include Red, Blue/AIS, Yellow, LOS, and bipolar violations (BPV). Table 2 briefly describes these alarms.
  • Page 76 Section 5 User Interface Guide TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual > T1 > L > L TATUS ONFIGURATION OOPBACK ORMAL TATE OCAL Activates a loopback at the local TRACER T1 framer towards the remote end of the wireless link (see Figure 21).
  • Page 77 TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual Section 5 User Interface Guide > T1 ERFORMANCE ISTORY The following menus for the T1x Performance History apply to all four available T1 interfaces ( through Figure 25 shows the T1x Performance History menu page, which displays detailed error statistics for the T1 link (from both the local and remote TRACER units) in 15-minute and 24-hour increments.

  • Page 78: Ethernet Switch Module Configuration/Status/History (Main Screen)

    Section 5 User Interface Guide TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual > E THERNET WITCH ODULE ONFIGURATION TATUS ISTORY CREEN Figure 26 shows the Ethernet Switch Module Configuration/Status/History main screen, which contains access to the status, configuration, testing, and performance history parameters for the selected Ethernet Switch module.

  • Page 79: Ethernet Switch Status

    TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual Section 5 User Interface Guide >E > P THERNET WITCH ONFIGURATION The Quad Ethernet Switch module provides the capability to individually disable interfaces on the module. Selecting from the menu disables the port, stopping all data passing through the interface.

  • Page 80: Management/Utilities (Main Screen)

    Section 5 User Interface Guide TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual >E > R THERNET WITCH TATUS ACKETS Displays a counter of all data packets received on the local and remote TRACER Ethernet interfaces and WAN (RF link). Use this data as an indicator of how many packets are being received on the four Ethernet interfaces versus being received over the wireless link.
  • Page 81 TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual Section 5 User Interface Guide > M /SNMP P ANAGEMENT ONFIGURATION Figure 30 shows the Management/SNMP Port Configuration menu page, which contains the configuration parameters for the 10/100BaseT/TX Ethernet interface and SNMP configuration parameters (from MGMT both the local and remote TRACER units).

  • Page 82: Ping Utility

    Section 5 User Interface Guide TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual > M /SNMP P > SNMP G ANAGEMENT ONFIGURATION OMMUNITY Defines the community name for Get access (to poll the TRACER for status information). This value must match the Get name defined on the network management stations (NMS). Get access is read only access.
  • Page 83 TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual Section 5 User Interface Guide > P > N TILITY UMBER OF ACKETS Specifies the number of ping packets to send to the IP address specified in the field. The DDRESS default value is 4, and the maximum value is 99.

  • Page 84: Firmware Upgrade Utility

    Section 5 User Interface Guide TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual > F IRMWARE PGRADE TILITY Figure 32 on page 84 shows the Firmware Upgrade Utility menu page, which contains the parameters for performing a firmware upgrade for the local and remote systems.
  • Page 85 TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual Section 5 User Interface Guide > F > U IRMWARE PGRADE TILITY PGRADE ESTINATION Specify the unit to upgrade. The following options are available: Upgrade the local IDU. OCAL Upgrade the local ODU. When upgrading the local ODU, the upgrade OCAL file is first loaded into the IDU and then transferred to the ODU.

  • Page 86: Rf Link Management Bridge Configuration

    Section 5 User Interface Guide TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual > F > R IRMWARE PGRADE TILITY EMOTE REVIOUS TATUS (Available for TFTP updates only.) Displays the status of the previous update of the remote unit. Following a successful update, this field reads .
  • Page 87 TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual Section 5 User Interface Guide >RF L > I ANAGEMENT RIDGE ONFIGURATION NACTIVITY IMEOUT Defines the amount of time that an Ethernet address is maintained in the bridge table. A shorter time produces a more dynamic bridge table, allowing addresses to change network segments without causing extra forwarded traffic.
  • Page 88 Section 5 User Interface Guide TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual 612806320L1-1B...

  • Page 89: Detail Level Procedures

    DETAIL LEVEL PROCEDURES Provides detailed instructions on performing common system tasks such as connecting to the system and upgrading firmware. ONTENTS DLP-1 Connecting a VT100 Terminal or PC to the CRAFT Port......91 DLP-2 Logging into the TRACER System.
  • Page 90 Section 6 Detail Level Procedures TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual 612806320L1-1B...

  • Page 91: Dlp-1 Connecting A Vt100 Terminal Or Pc To The Craft Port

    Place equipment in antistatic packing material when transporting or storing. When working on equipment, always place it on an approved antistatic mat that is electrically grounded. 612806320L1-1B Copyright © 2005 ADTRAN, Inc.
  • Page 92 Section 5 DLP-1 TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual Perform one of the following steps: 1. Connecting a VT100 terminal to the TRACER 6200: • Set the parameters of the VT100 terminal or PC to: – 9600 baud rate –...

  • Page 93: Dlp-2 Logging Into The Tracer System

    After the IP parameters have been provisioned (see DLP-3, Setting IP Parameters for the TRACER System, on page 95), you can also log in via Telnet. 612806320L1-1B Copyright © 2005 ADTRAN, Inc.
  • Page 94 Section 5 DLP-2 TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual Perform the steps below in the order listed. 1. After connecting to the system, press <Enter> twice to display the L screen shown here. The OGIN flashing cursor at the L field indicates that a password must be entered.

  • Page 95: Dlp-3 Setting Ip Parameters For The Tracer System

    Place equipment in antistatic packing material when transporting or storing. When working on equipment, always place it on an approved antistatic mat that is electrically grounded. 612806320L1-1B Copyright © 2005 ADTRAN, Inc.
  • Page 96 Section 5 DLP-3 TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual Perform the steps below in the order listed. 1. Log in to the system with maximum rights (details are in DLP-2, Logging into the TRACER System, on page 93). 2. Press m to activate the Main menu page. From the Main menu page, press 7 to select...
  • Page 97 TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual Section 5 DLP-3 4. From the M /SNMP C menu page, select the IP A field and press ANAGEMENT ONFIGURATION DDRESS <Enter>. Type the IP address provided by your network manager and press <Enter> to accept the change.
  • Page 98 Section 5 DLP-3 TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual Copyright © 2005 ADTRAN, Inc. 612806320L1-1B...

  • Page 99: Dlp-4 Verifying Communications Over An Ip Lan

    Place equipment in antistatic packing material when transporting or storing. When working on equipment, always place it on an approved antistatic mat that is electrically grounded. 612806320L1-1B Copyright © 2005 ADTRAN, Inc.
  • Page 100 Section 5 DLP-4 TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual Perform the following steps in the order listed. 1. Verify the TRACER IP address. If you do not already have the IP Address for the TRACER, obtain it from the network administrator or...

  • Page 101: Dlp-5 Updating The Firmware Using Tftp

    DLP-5 Updating the Firmware Using TFTP Introduction The TRACER 6000 Series split system supports firmware updates using TFTP or XMODEM. Use the TRACER 6200 10/100BaseT/TX Ethernet port and TFTP from a network server or XMODEM (if MGMT your Telnet client supports file transfers), or use XMODEM and the interface.
  • Page 102 Section 5 DLP-5 TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual Perform the following steps in the order listed. 1. Connect to the TRACER using the 10/100BaseT/TX MGMT interface. If you are not already connected to the unit’s 10/100BaseT/TX MGMT port using Telnet client software, use the procedure in DLP-3, Setting IP Parameters for the TRACER System, on page 95 to connect to the unit.
  • Page 103 TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual Section 5 DLP-5 Indicates that the system image was not verified as a valid image for PGRADE MAGE IS NVALID the specified update. Before the firmware upgrade begins, the TRACER verifies that the image is valid. If it is not valid for the system, displays.
  • Page 104 Section 5 DLP-5 TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual ODU R Indicates that the system is communicating with the ODU to obtain the ETRIEVING EVISION current firmware revision of the system. (This only occurs when the local or remote ODU is selected from the U field.)

  • Page 105: Dlp-6 Updating The Firmware Using Xmodem

    DLP-6 Updating the Firmware Using XMODEM Introduction The TRACER 6000 Series split system supports firmware updates of the local and remote systems using TFTP or XMODEM. Use the TRACER 6200 10/100BaseT/TX port and TFTP from a network MGMT server or XMODEM (if your Telnet client supports file transfers), or use XMODEM and the CRAFT interface.
  • Page 106 This may take several minutes. If necessary, refer to the terminal emulation software documentation for help. Also, when specifying the filename, ensure that the file transferred is the one provided by ADTRAN. Otherwise, the update will not complete successfully.

  • Page 107: Mibs

    MIB Variables for TRACER.mib ......... . 113 612806320L1-1B Copyright © 2005 ADTRAN, Inc.
  • Page 108 SNMPv2 MIB rfc3595.mib PerfHist-TC-MIB needed for RFC2495 rfc3635.mib EtherLike MIB adtran.mib ADTRAN product MIB needed to locate the ADTRAN specific MIBs on the MIB node tree ianaif.mib IF MIB needed for RFC2495 ads1.mib ADTRAN DS1 MIB tracer.mib TRACER modular MIB SNMPv2-SMI, SNMPv2-TC, and SNMPv2-CONF are not compiled, but the paths to these files are required by your MIB compiler during setup.
  • Page 109 TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual Section 7 MIBs TRAPS SUPPORTED BY THE TRACER 6000 SPLIT SYSTEM The TRACER 6000 split system supports the traps described in Table 3. Table 3. Traps Supported by the TRACER 6000 split system Trap This trap indicates that..
  • Page 110 Section 7 MIBs TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual Table 3. Traps Supported by the TRACER 6000 split system (Continued) Trap This trap indicates that..TRACER.mib adTRACERBPVoff a change in the BiPolar Violation (BPV) state has occurred and the BPV alarm is inactive.
  • Page 111 TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual Section 7 MIBs MIB VARIABLES SUPPORTED BY THE TRACER 6000 SPLIT SYSTEM Table 4. MIB Variables for ad.mi2 adProducts adProductInfo adProdName DisplayString adProdPartNumber DisplayString adProdCLEIcode DisplayString adProdSerialNumber DisplayString adProdRevision DisplayString adProdSwVersion DisplayString adProdPhysAddress PhysAddress...
  • Page 112 Section 7 MIBs TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual Table 5. MIB Variables for ads1.mib adDS1AlarmTable adDS1AlarmEntry adDS1AlarmIndex Integer adDS1AlarmEnable Integer adDS1LineEvent Integer adDS1LineArm Integer adDS1AlertTable adDS1AlertEntry adDS1AlertIndex Integer adDS1AlertEnable Integer adDS1CurrentAlert Integer adDS1TotalAlert Integer adDS1FarCurrentAlert Integer adDS1FarTotalAlert Integer adDS1CurrentArm...
  • Page 113 TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual Section 7 MIBs Table 6. MIB Variables for TRACER.mib adTRACER6420mg adTRACER6420status adTRACERRFlinkState DisplayString adTRACERRFClinkState* DisplayString adTRACERrfLow DisplayString adTRACERRXquality DisplayString adTRACERRXLevel DisplayString adTRACERFrequencyPlan DisplayString adTRACERLEDStatus DisplayString adTRACERSlot1 DisplayString adTRACERSlot2 DisplayString adTRACER6420cfg adTRACERBaudRate Integer adTRACERBandPlan Integer...
  • Page 114 Section 7 MIBs TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual Table 6. MIB Variables for TRACER.mib (Continued) AdTRACERswitchPortCfgEntry adTRACERswitchPortIdx Integer adTRACERswitchPortEnable Integer adTRACERswitchPortSpeedDuplex Integer adTRACERswitchModuleStatus adTRACERswitchPortStatusTable adTRACERswitchPortStatusEntry AdTRACERswitchPortStatusEntry adTRACERswitchPortStatusIdx Integer adTRACERswitchPortTxPackets Integer adTRACERswitchPortTxPacketsDrop Integer adTRACERswitchPortRxPackets Integer adTRACERswitchPortRxPacketsDrop Integer adTRACERswitchPortRxPacketError Integer adTRACERswitchWanStatusTable...
  • Page 115 TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual Section 7 MIBs Table 6. MIB Variables for TRACER.mib (Continued) adTRACERCurrentRxLs Integer adTRACERCurrentMaxRxLs Integer adTRACERCurrent24hMaxRxLs Integer adTRACERCurrentMinRxLs Integer adTRACERCurrent24hMinRxLs Integer adTRACERCurrentRxQs Integer adTRACERCurrentMaxRxQs Integer adTRACERCurrent24hMaxRxQs Integer adTRACERCurrentMinRxQs Integer adTRACERCurrent24hMinRxQs Integer adTRACERIntervalTable AdTRACERInteralEntry adTRACERIntervalEntry adTRACERIntervalNumber...
  • Page 116 Section 7 MIBs TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual Table 6. MIB Variables for TRACER.mib (Continued) adTRACERremoteRXLevel DisplayString adTRACERremoteFrequencyPlan DisplayString adTRACERremoteLEDStatus DisplayString adTRACERremoteSlot1 DisplayString adTRACERremoteSlot2 DisplayString adTRACER6420remoteCfg adTRACERremoteBaudRate Integer adTRACERremoteBandPlan Integer adTRACERremoteActiveChannels Integer adTRACERremoteChannelSelect adTRACERremoteDSX1ChannelSelectTable AdTRACERremoteDSX1ChannelSelectEntry adTRACERremoteDSX1ChannelSelectEntry adTRACERremoteDSX1ChannelSelectIdx Integer adTRACERremoteDSX1ChannelSelection...
  • Page 117 TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual Section 7 MIBs Table 6. MIB Variables for TRACER.mib (Continued) adTRACERremoteswitchPortStatusEntry AdTRACERremoteswitchPortStatusEntry adTRACERremoteswitchPortStatusIdx Integer adTRACERremoteswitchPortTxPackets Integer adTRACERremoteswitchPortTxPacketsDrop Integer adTRACERremoteswitchPortRxPackets Integer adTRACERremoteswitchPortRxPacketsDrop Integer adTRACERremoteswitchPortRxPacketError Integer adTRACERremoteswitchWanStatusTable adTRACERremoteswitchWanStatusEntry AdTRACERremoteswitchWanStatusEntry adTRACERremoteswitchWanStatusIdx Integer adTRACERremoteswitchWanTxPackets Integer adTRACERremoteswitchWanTxPacketsDrop Integer adTRACERremoteswitchWanRxPackets...
  • Page 118 Section 7 MIBs TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual Table 6. MIB Variables for TRACER.mib (Continued) adTRACERremoteIntervalTable AdTRACERremoteInteralEntry adTRACERremoteIntervalEntry adTRACERremoteIntervalNumber Integer adTRACERremoteIntevalRFs Integer adTRACERremoteIntervalRFCs* Integer adTRACERremoteIntervalMaxRxLs Integer adTRACERremoteIntervalMinRxLs Integer adTRACERremoteIntervalMaxRxQs Integer adTRACERremoteIntervalMinRxQs Integer adTRACERremoteIntervalValidData TruthValue adTRACERremoteTotalTable AdTRACERremoteTotalEntry adTRACERremoteTotalEntry adTRACERremoteTotalNumber Integer...

  • Page 119: Troubleshooting Guide

    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Provides helpful information for troubleshooting common configuration problems for the TRACER 6000 Series. ONTENTS Overview ..............120 LED Indicators .

  • Page 120: Tracer 6000 Series

    Section 8 Troubleshooting Guide TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual OVERVIEW This troubleshooting guide recommends corrective actions for various conditions of the TRACER system. The status LEDs (located on the front panel of the unit) provide information to help determine the necessary troubleshooting action.

  • Page 121: Rf Low Led

    TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual Section 8 Troubleshooting Guide 5. Check the RF coaxial cable connection between the ODU and the antenna. 6. Verify that the antenna polarization is the same at both ends of the RF signal transmit and receive path.

  • Page 122: E1 Interface Alarms

    Section 8 Troubleshooting Guide TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual Blue Alarm A remote alarm (alarm indication signal or AIS) is generated by the attached equipment. The root cause must be determined at the attached equipment. A typical cause of a blue alarm is a lack of input to a CSU.

  • Page 123: Lan Leds

    PTION the IDU or ODU RSSI test jack. Optimal antenna alignment is achieved by peaking the RSSI voltage and the “fuel gauge” on the TRACER terminal display. Consult the ADTRAN TRACER Data Sheet OWER included with the unit to verify that the actual receive signal level agrees with the calculated receive signal.

  • Page 124: Step-By-Step Troubleshooting

    Section 8 Troubleshooting Guide TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual STEP-BY-STEP TROUBLESHOOTING The logical troubleshooting flow presented in this section can be used to set up your TRACER system or to diagnose a previously installed system. Please contact Technical Support at any stage during installation and/or troubleshooting if you require assistance.

  • Page 125: Installing/Configuring T1 Hardware

    TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual Section 8 Troubleshooting Guide 8. Resolve any signal level issues before proceeding. 9. Examine the RF LOW LED on the front panel of each TRACER. If this LED is illuminated, then the TRACER is receiving a relatively weak signal; however, if the...

  • Page 126: Installing/Configuring E1 Hardware

    Section 8 Troubleshooting Guide TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual Installing/Configuring E1 Hardware 1. If possible, attach any or all of the intended E1 hardware to the TRACER units using the same workbench setup. This step offers the perfect opportunity to configure your E1 hardware for proper functioning with the TRACER hardware.

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