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AN-30e & AN-50e
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70-00042-01-02
Proprietary Redline Communications © 2005
August 2005
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  • Page 1: Installation Guidelines

    Broadband Fixed Wireless Installation Guidelines AN-30e & AN-50e Systems 70-00042-01-02 Proprietary Redline Communications © 2005 August 2005 Page 1 of 34...

  • Page 2: Copyright Information

    Copyright Information All rights reserved August 2005. The information in this document is proprietary to Redline Communications Inc. This document may not in whole or in part be copied, reproduced, or reduced to any medium without prior consent, in writing, from Redline Communications Incorporated.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Identify Best Path ................11 2.1.3 Antenna Mounting and IF Cable Routing ..........11 Antenna Alignment .................. 12 Unpacking the AN-30e/AN-50e System ..........12 Adaptive Modulation ................12 ODU Installation..................13 Assembly and Mounting of ODU ............. 13 Weatherproofing ..................15 3.2.1...
  • Page 4 Installation Guide AN-30e & AN-50e Systems LIST OF TABLES Table 1: Site Path Profile..................10 Table 2: Radio (Outside) Installation Checklist ........... 13 Table 3: Terminal (Inside) Installation Checklist..........25 Table 4: Required Configuration Settings - Master System ........ 28 Table 5: Required Configuration Settings - Slave System ........

  • Page 5: Important Safety & Service Notices

    Installation Guide AN-30e & AN-50e Systems Chapter & & Safety Warnings 1. Installation of the antenna and transceiver must be contracted to a professional installer. 2. Read this User Manual and follow all operating and safety instructions. 3. Keep all product information for future reference.

  • Page 6: Important Warning Symbols

    Installation Guide AN-30e & AN-50e Systems Important Warning Symbols The following symbols may be encountered during installation or troubleshooting. These warning symbols mean danger. Bodily injury may result if you are not aware of the safety hazards involved in working with electrical equipment and radio transmitters.

  • Page 7: Lightning Protection

    Installation Guide AN-30e & AN-50e Systems Lightning Protection WARNING: The following notes are general recommendations for the system. The wireless equipment should be installed by a qualified professional installer and must follow local and national codes for electrical grounding and safety.
  • Page 8 Installation Guide AN-30e & AN-50e Systems 70-00042-01-02 Proprietary Redline Communications © 2005 August 2005 Page 8 of 34...

  • Page 9: Pre-Installation Requirements

    Installation Guide AN-30e & AN-50e Systems Chapter Site Survey The RF signal path profile is required to determine the location, height, and aiming requirements for installation of the wireless system radio/antenna. 2.1.1 Site Path Survey Before the installation of the equipment, a site survey should be completed. Copies of this survey data must be provided to the installation team.

  • Page 10: Table 1: Site Path Profile

    Installation Guide AN-30e & AN-50e Systems The Link Budget Tool developed by Redline will calculate expected performance of the link for a specified range. Ensure that the installation sites will meet performance requirements before moving to the next step. The completed path profile should include the following information:...

  • Page 11: Identify Best Path

    Installation Guide AN-30e & AN-50e Systems 2.1.2 Identify Best Path The next step is to conduct a general site survey to determine the location for the antenna. This involves a survey to identify building and structures that can be used to mount an antenna.

  • Page 12: Antenna Alignment

    Adaptive Modulation AN-30e System It is recommended to initially install and test the AN-30e as a data-only system (no TDM traffic) with adaptive modulation enabled. This setting will allow for easier antenna setup and alignment as the wireless equipment can establish a connection using any available modulation and coding scheme.

  • Page 13: Odu Installation

    Installation Guide AN-30e & AN-50e Systems Chapter The ODU includes the following: - T-58 or T54 transceiver and RF jumper cable - Antenna, ODU mounting bracket and installation hardware. - Two IF lightning arrestors (not supplied by Redline). Polyphaser triple protection device part # 103-1125T-A is recommend.

  • Page 14: Figure 5: Antenna Bracket Assembly (With Transceiver)

    Installation Guide AN-30e & AN-50e Systems mast diameters from 1 ¾" (4.45 cm) to 4 ½" (11.45 cm). This mounting bracket can be used for either the 1 foot (305 mm) and 2 foot (600 mm) flat- panel antennas. 2. Complete the assembly of the mounting bracket. Ensure that you utilize all washers and split washers supplied.

  • Page 15: Weatherproofing

    Installation Guide AN-30e & AN-50e Systems -- excessive force may damage the connector on the antenna or transceiver. Ensure that the cable droops downward to assist water runoff. 5. Ground the transceiver and the mounting bracket using the grounding screws shown in Figure 7.

  • Page 16: Applying The Weatherproofing

    Installation Guide AN-30e & AN-50e Systems recommend silicon seal or glue. Silicon is difficult to apply accurately, can leave gaps, and is difficult to remove. 3.2.2 Applying the Weatherproofing This section provides a pictorial primer on correct weatherproofing procedures. 1. Check that all connectors are correctly tightened.

  • Page 17: Figure 10: Weatherproofing Procedures - Part 3

    Installation Guide AN-30e & AN-50e Systems 3. Continue to wrap the tape tightly along the cable. Figure 10: Weatherproofing Procedures - Part 3 4. Work the mastic putty well into the area between the connector and the body of the radio.

  • Page 18: Figure 12: Example 1: Poor Weatherproofing

    Installation Guide AN-30e & AN-50e Systems Figure 12: Example 1: Poor Weatherproofing Figure 13: Example 2: Poor Weatherproofing 70-00042-01-02 Proprietary Redline Communications © 2005 August 2005 Page 18 of 34...

  • Page 19: If Cabling

    Installation Guide AN-30e & AN-50e Systems IF Cabling The IF cable connecting the IDU to the ODU is one of the most important components in the installation process. The cable quality and loss profile has a critical bearing on the performance of the wireless link. If the customer selects to purchase the cable separately, the cable must be of a recommended type and be assembled using the recommended connectors.

  • Page 20: Connector Specifications

    Installation Guide AN-30e & AN-50e Systems RG-6 Cable - Times Fiber, P/N: T660-VBBLX-051M - F-connector for cable: Thomas & Betts #LRC-SNS-6 - Stripping and compression tool.: Thomas & Betts part number IT1000 - Maximum cable length: 68 m (225 ft) with two IF lightning arrestors.

  • Page 21: Lightning Protection Recommendations

    Lightning Protection Recommendations WARNING: The following are general recommendations for system installation. The AN-30e/AN-50e systems must be installed by a qualified professional installer and follow local and national codes for electrical grounding and safety. Failure to meet safety requirements and/or use of non-standard practices and procedures could result in personal injury and damage to equipment.

  • Page 22: System Grounding Procedures

    If the grounding point is not near to the building the lightning arrestor can be connected at the back of the AN-30e/AN-50e indoor terminal equipment and grounded to the nearest building ground point. The tower ground and the building ground should be connected together.

  • Page 23: Figure 15: Side View Of Mounting Bracket With Lightning Protector

    Installation Guide AN-30e & AN-50e Systems Long IF cable between IDU and arrestor (surge side). Lightning arrestor mounted to antenna mounting bracket Short IF cable between radio and arrestor (protect/ equipment) side. Figure 15: Side View of Mounting Bracket with Lightning Protector Install RF lightning Arrestor Install one RF lightning arrestor between the ODU and the antenna.

  • Page 24: Recommended Lightning Arrestors

    Installation Guide AN-30e & AN-50e Systems Recommended Lightning Arrestors Recommended IF and RF lightning arrestors are given below: - For IF cable Polyphaser part # 103-1125T-A - For RF cable: Polyphaser LSX-ME Figure 17: Illustration of Polyphaser 103-1125T-A Figure 18: Illustration of Polyphaser LSX-ME 70-00042-01-02 Proprietary Redline Communications ©...

  • Page 25: Idu Installation

    This section of the manual presents a basic overview of the steps required to install the terminal, outdoor transceiver, antenna, and associated equipment. Important: The AN-30e/AN-50e system must be installed by a professional installer who is familiar with both data network issues and RF installations including grounding and lightning protection.

  • Page 26: If Cable

    Installation Guide AN-30e & AN-50e Systems grounded for safe operation. Do not rely on the removable power or signal cables to provide system grounding. 4.2.3 IF Cable The IF cable supplies power to the radio. It is necessary to attach the IF cable before aiming the antenna.

  • Page 27: Configure Essential System Parameters

    Installation Guide AN-30e & AN-50e Systems Configure Essential System Parameters All system management functions can be performed using the HTML-based graphical user interface. This method allows the operator to use a common Web browser to access and control the terminal. Microsoft Internet Explorer is recommended for its support of context-sensitive help.

  • Page 28: Table 4: Required Configuration Settings - Master System

    All settings will become effective immediately. The saved settings will be preserved through system reset and power-cycles. If you changed the AN-30e/AN-50e IP address, you will need to enter the new IP address in the Web browser to view the Web screens.

  • Page 29: Slave System Settings

    All settings will become effective immediately. The saved settings will be preserved through system reset and power-cycles. If you changed the AN-30e/AN-50e IP address, you will need to enter the new IP address in the Web browser to view the Web screens.
  • Page 30 Installation Guide AN-30e & AN-50e Systems 70-00042-01-02 Proprietary Redline Communications © 2005 August 2005 Page 30 of 34...

  • Page 31: Antenna Alignment

    Installation Guide AN-30e & AN-50e Systems Chapter Correct antenna alignment is essential in obtaining the maximum performance from the wireless link. A misaligned antenna will decrease the receive signal and can even result in a total loss of the RF signal. The antennas and ODUs must be mounted and the IDU installed and configured before the antenna alignment can be completed.

  • Page 32: Adjusting For Rssi

    Installation Guide AN-30e & AN-50e Systems measuring the signal strength using a DC voltmeter. Use of either the audible buzzer or voltage alignment pin is enabled using the software interface. A faster the repetition rate of the buzzer indicates a stronger the signal being received from the remote-end transmitter.

  • Page 33: Testing For Interference

    Installation Guide AN-30e & AN-50e Systems Chapter Testing for interference is important to establish the most stable link, thereby ensuring the best possible throughput of the system. The Redline radio can be used as a tool to determine whether interference is present on any of the prescribed channels.
  • Page 34 302 Town Centre • Suite 100 • Markham, Ontario • Canada • L3R 0E8 www.redlinecommunications.com Copyright © 2004 Redline Communications Inc. All rights reserved. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The statements, configurations, technical data, and recommendations in this document are believed to be accurate and reliable, but are presented without express or implied warranty.

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