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1. Project reference Link reference Date Site A Site B Trib type No of tribs connected Cable amp connector type Connections Trib No Site A Circuit Name Site B In Out Connect To Trib Cable Label In Out Connect To Trib Cable Label 1 In Out Out In 2 In Out Out In 3 In Out Out In 4 In Out Out In 5 In Out Out In 6 In Out Out In 7 In Out Out In 8 In Out Out In 9 In 10 In Out Out In 11 In Out Out In 12 In Out Out In 18 In Out Out In 14 In Out Out In 15 In Out Out In 16 In Out Out In Trib in trib out of radio 280 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 B 5 Commissioning Form The Commissioning form supports capture of typical link commissioning test and performance data Where appropriate guidance is provided on the check process Its layout is shown in Figure B 5 and Figure B 6 Figure B 5 Commissioning Form Page 1 Company Name Link Commissioning Form Project reference Link reference Site A name Site A terminal Site B name Site B terminal Commissioning engineer Link ready for traffic yes no Signed Date If not ready or there are unfinished items explain in Comments box below Link Checks Specification Results Circuit connections Each trib connected correctly end to end Circuit BER No errors Link BER No errors Process
2. 2 4 ur 2 4 Pre Installation Planning eese enne 2 5 Scheduling erso M 2 5 Permits nd Licenses eere meten eset 2 5 Directions and Keys racen n E nennen enne 2 6 Installation Datapack spissene iepenens uua ei 2 6 Equipment Verification sesenta 2 6 Bench Test sa SE ance coa e iet etes 2 6 Tools Consumables and Test Equipment 2 7 NMS Planning oie deti eee eee eire hei 2 8 IP Considerations UR RII RS 2 8 Address Ranges ispre noties ehe eget pes 2 9 Routing Protocoles osineen ieser 2 9 Summary IP Address Assignment Requirements 2 10 Golden Site Installation eese nennen 2 12 vi Harris Stratex Networks Chapter 3 Antenna Selection Installation and Alignment Antenna Types oekp quie dade eee eio eia 3 1 Parabolic Antennas eee eet rrr Rer ERR 3 1 Grid Antenna tete he eere Episoden ipei inte 3 1 Standard Antenna scere ee imet 3 2 Focal Plane Antenna eese eene entente 3 3 Shielded Antenna eese neret 3 3 Other Antetin s eeee rine aet teer eee ee nee Fede dod 3 4 Flat Plate Antenna e 3 4 Yag Antenna ect er oce one esr eget eite 3 5 Selecting Antennas nisasie irer
3. Expanded Scale D 5 10 15 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 AZIMUTH DEGREES FROM MAIN LOBE Alignment Procedure Antenna alignment involves adjusting the direction of each antenna until the received signal strength reaches its highest level at each end of the link For an all indoor radio communication between the technician monitoring the receive signal level at the radio and the rigger at the antenna will be needed For split mount radios the rigger should have direct access to a receive signal strength indicator RSSI at the ODU This is typically provided via an RSSI 280 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 3 27 connector as a voltage for measurement by a multimeter Fine adjustment for azimuth horizontal angle and elevation vertical angle is built into each antenna mount Adjustment procedures will be provided with each antenna If the horizontal adjuster does not provide sufficient range to locate the main beam the antenna mounting brackets will need to be loosened and the antenna swivelled on its pole mount to locate the beam Before doing so ensure the horizontal adjuster is reset for mid travel Some mounts for larger antennas have a separately clamped swivel base to allow the loosened antenna to swivel on it without fear of slippage down the pole Where such a mount is not provided a temporary swivel clamp can often be provided using a pair of pipe brackets bolted together i
4. sese 1 6 Chemical Hazards Guidelines esee 1 6 Laser and Fiber Optic Cable Hazards sess 1 7 Laser and Fiber Optic Cable Safety Guidelines 1 7 Hoisting and Rigging Safety sese 1 8 Harris Stratex Networks Requirements sss 1 8 Climbing Certificates cette etes 1 9 General Site Safety eee e eret eres 1 9 Site Security soi ee i Sa Re eo tiu eoe RD P 1 9 280 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 General H zatrds ee uie c Ine eue et en e 1 10 Electrostatic Discharge 1 10 ESD Handling Guidelines 1 10 Maximum and Minimum Ambient Temperature 1 11 Airflow Requirements nene 1 11 Circuit Overloading 1 11 Power Supply Connection eese 1 12 Equipment Ground Connections esee 1 12 Fiber Optic Cables eere tette ite ette 1 12 Lightning Surge Suppressors eeseeeeeeeeee 1 12 Mechanical Loading seen 1 13 Restricted ACCESS iiie erm eee ee REESE 1 13 Chapter 2 Planning Path Engineering oce esteri Here b e ERE XE 2 1 Path Planning Guidelines eere 2 2 Critical 1 151
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6. Figure B 6 Commissioning Form Protected radio tests Page 2 Best Practices A to B side Tx switching Traffic restored within 2s to A side Tx switching Traffic restored within 2s A to B side Rx switching Hitless B to A side Rx switching Hitless assignment Confirm correct unequal loss splitter Low loss side to Tx A Serial and version numbers Antenna ODU IDU System software PSU Ground checks Master Ground Bar resistance Max 0 5 ohms Rack to MGB resistance Max 0 5 ohms PSU to MGB resistance Max 0 5 ohms Tower ground resistance s Max 0 5 ohms Other resistance readings Test equipment used BER tester Ground restance tester Other Prot amp alarm status on exit A Side Tx and No alarms Comments 280 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 Installation Inspection Report The Installation Inspection Report supports a site based inspection of a newly completed installation Its layout is shown in Figure B 7 Figure B 7 Site Installation Inspection report Company Name Site Installation Inspection Report Project reference Link reference Site name Terminal name Remote site amp terminal names Inspected by Signature Date Checked Item Commissioning form complete amp correct Antenna mounting Antenna side support if used ODU fa
7. Lightning Suppressor Wall Gland Ground Kit 5 Equipment Racks Grounded Copper Plate Station Ground Figure 6 9 shows the suppressor installed indoors where it should be located close to the building entry point and must be earthed to the master ground bar A separate cable ground kit must be fitted to the feeder prior to building entry Figure 6 9 Inside mounted suppressor Inside Outside Lightning Suppressor Wall Gland L GroundKit I Master Ground Bar Equipment Racks Grounded Copper Plate Station Ground In Figure 6 10 the bulkhead is a copper master ground plate The suppressor body is fastened directly to the plate to provide suppressor grounding 6 18 Harris Stratex Networks Figure 6 10 Bulkhead mounted suppressor Outside Lightning Suppressor Inside Grounded Copper Plate NI Equipment Racks Station Ground Cable 3 Ground Best Practices 280 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 6 19 6 20 Harris Stratex Networks Chapter 7 Indoor Equipment Installation This chapter provides installation guidelines for rack mounted equipment specifically the radio of an all indoor radio and the IDU of a split mount radio It includes power supply grounding temperature and tributary cable recommendations Topics include Rack Installation on page 7 2 Equipment Installation on pag
8. 280 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 4 11 Cable Connectors Connectors are supplied with instructions for fitting If not supplied and there is uncertainty on correct cable preparation or connector assembly check with the equipment or connector supplier Correct installation is essential Table 4 2 A CAUTION provides basic guidelines Table 4 2 Fitting Coaxial Connectors Required considerations Explanation When removing the jacket all coaxial cable When removing the jacket solid outer conductor cable Crimped connectors Fastening connectors Weatherproofing Take care when removing the jacket to keep the outer conductor intact A scored outer conductor will weaken the cable and for a solid outer cable may cause the outer conductor to break or crack when subsequently bent Use the cut off and strip tool specifically designed for the particular cable being used Always use the correct crimp tool for the connector Use of a general purpose crimp tool may result in an unsound physical connection which may deteriorate over time Do not over crimp Fasten connectors male to female by hand only unless otherwise specified Type N connectors should only be hand tightened All outdoor connections must be made weatherproof Refer to the topic Weatherproofing Connectors on page 4 13 Ensure all moisture and dust is excluded from the connector assembly during attachment Best Practices
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10. eeeseeeee e 5 3 Installation Precautions iter tte tette nes 5 3 Tool ER on orm RES 5 4 Preparations RUBER ete eei 5 4 Waveguide Installation Guidelines eee 5 5 Waveguide and Coax Feeder Grounding sss 5 9 viii Harris Stratex Networks Feeder Grounding Guidelines sese 5 10 Waveguide and Coax Connector Assembly 5 11 Selection note tones eun e Ais tot eet 5 11 Waveguide Connectors 5 12 Coax Connectors is urere hr he e eter d 5 16 Connector Assembly Guidelines esee 5 16 Waveguide and Coax Feeder Testing sess 5 20 Pressurization Equipment and Installation sss 5 21 Statie Systems nip eiecti together iere EEs 5 21 Non pressurized Desiccator eeseeeeeeeeeennen 5 21 Pressurized Hand Pump Systems sse 5 22 Dynamic Systems eee ertet eet E EErEE nEs 5 23 Manual Regenerative Dehydrators sees 5 23 Automatic Regenerative Dehydrators sese 5 24 Membrane Type Dehydrators see 5 24 Nitrogen Pressurization Systems esee 5 24 Dehydrator Installation essere 5 25 Static Dehydrator Connection and Purging 5 25 Dynamic Dehydrator Connection and Purging 5 2
11. Apply a physical loopback to each trib in turn at the Site B patch panel and confirm using a BER tester at the Site A patch panel Run an overnight BER test on looped circuit 1 Monitor Site A and Site B G 826 error count overnight Site Terminal Checks Specification Results Site A Results Site B Process Fade margin X dB 2 dB Reduce the local Tx power until the remote Rx indicates a 10 threshold alarm For split mount radios this test may not be possible due to insufficient Tx power adjustment range and an inability to insert additional attenuation ATPC operation See process Confirm correct setting Confirm normal operation by noting existing Tx power and then disabling Rx at the remote end and checking that local Tx power increases to ATPC max For a protected link first apply a protection switch lock Alarm limits Setting 2 dB Confirm correct setting and operation for any Tx power amp Rx level alarm limits LED indications See process Confirm that the expected alarm and status LEDs occur during the commissioning tests DC supply voltage X Vdc 5 DC supply battery backup See process Confirm correct switchover to battery and restoration Run on battery for 4 hours EOW See process Confirm operation to each end and to the NOC NMS NOC routed Confirm both ends are NOC viewable B 6 Harris Stratex Networks
12. Overview on page 4 1 ODU Installation on page 4 2 ODU Cable Installation on page 4 8 For guidelines on the installation of an IDU refer to Chapter 7 Overview A Split Mount radio has part of its electronics mounted outdoors with the antenna and part indoors The outdoor unit ODU is the RF transmitter receiver the indoor unit IDU contains the modulator demodulator multiplexer control and traffic interface elements The IDU and ODU are normally connected together using one standard type coaxial cable By comparison an all indoor radio has all radio equipment installed inside and is connected to its antenna using a waveguide or coax feeder Most point to point radio installations for the licensed 6 to 38 GHz frequency bands are split mount with the ODU direct mounted to the rear of the antenna to provide an integral antenna feed Exceptions include the US market where traditionally indoor radios are used for bands 6 to 11 GHz and split mount for 18 GHz and above For the license free 2 4 GHz and 5 8 GHz bands split mount radios dominate By having the ODU mounted with the antenna split mount eliminates feeder losses minimizes rack occupancy and lowers installed costs compared to indoor radios 280 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 4 1 ODU Installation In split mount installations the ODU attaches directly to the back of the antenna on a custom collar with an integrated antenna feed connection The design
13. Weatherproofing Connectors These instructions cover the weatherproofing of connectors outside connections must be weatherproofed Weatherproofing kits or tape should be supplied or be available from the equipment or cable supplier Refer to Mastic Tape Weatherproofing Kit on page 4 13 Self Amalgamating Tape on page 4 14 Mastic Tape Weatherproofing Kit A CAUTION A typical weatherproofing kit includes rolls of butyl mastic tape and vinyl tape A three layer wrap process is recommended An initial layer of vinyl tape is applied to facilitate easy strip back when cable disconnection is required The second layer uses butyl mastic tape It is this tape that provides the weatherproofing The final layer of vinyl tape ensures good amalgamation and adhesion of the butyl tape and provides UV protection Special attention must be given to ensuring the mastic tape seals cleanly to the primary surfaces such as to the cable jacket or to the barrel of a bulkhead mounted female connector Wrapping Guidelines A CAUTION 1 Ensure connectors are firmly hand tightened dry and free from all grease and dirt If necessary clean with a rag lightly moistened with an alcohol based cleaner Pre wrap using vinyl tape Use a 2596 overlay when wrapping To avoid curl back do not stretch the tape too tightly at the end point Apply the mastic tape using not less than a 3396 overlay Where possible the tape must e
14. Where an NMS needs to transit a PDH circuit at EI DS1 or sub E1 DS1 specialized muliplexers or routers can be used Please seek advice from Harris Stratex Networks for such requirements Disjointed management networks may be interconnected via routers modems over leased lines If further information is required contact Harris Stratex Networks 280 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 2 11 Golden Site Installation A Golden Site is a reference site a site where the quality of the workmanship and the installation practices used are designed to set the standard for all other installations in a network Typically it is installed under the guidance of an experienced installer or trainer and is particularly effective if completed in conjunction with a formal training course where the trainees are doing the installation under the watchful eye of the trainer Usually a Golden Site is the first site of a new network rollout but may also be a site where existing installation practices have been found wanting and a new site standard is required for remedial action Upon its completion a Golden Site can be used to assist on going training of new installation personnel both on site and in the classroom using photographic records of installation procedures A Golden Site may also prove invaluable in setting and agreeing required standards with installation contractors Contractual requirements for standards and quality can be simpli
15. Where customers operators require measurement of parameters not typically provided on built in testers the external test set is the only option ITU Error Performance Recommendations The two ITU error performance recommendations most referred to within the industry are G 826 and G 821 G 826 has largely replaced G 821 except for sub rate connections less than 2048 bps E1 Other ITU error performance recommendations include G 828 and G 829 which are designed to better match the capabilities of SDH systems 280 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 8 5 G 821 G 826 G821 error performance is based on 64 kbps connections For connections operating at a higher rate the results obtained are normalized to a 64 kbps channel However for rates in excess of 2 Mbps this normalizing process is considered flawed and it was primarily because of this and an industry requirement for in service testing that G 826 was formulated G821 based measurement remains in wide use for error measurement at E1 DS1 and fractional rates G 821 error performance parameters are based on measurement of errored bits giving rise to measurement of a bit error ratio However errored bits can only be clearly recognized if the bit sequence being monitored is known which means the to be measured must be taken out of service while the test pattern is applied G 826 was designed for error performance measurement on circuits with bit rates higher than
16. If the site is subject to periods of high ambient temperatures Check that 1 Adequate cooling aircon or fans is provided for the equipment room 2 If also a high solar gain site note if a sun shade for the ODU split mount installations should be considered Note the expected impairment to site access during seasonal rain snow and ice Number of hops required to from this site Far end site references and co ordinates List far end site name s and grid references Path length s Required antenna height s List the required height on the structure for each antenna Azimuth to far end s Compass bearings magnetic or true north Path profile status 1 If path profile s have been completed do they support use of the site 2 If not completed or if further checks are required explain status Link equipment model capacity configuration and manufacture List the radio link equipment to be installed and its protection configuration 280 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 Figure A 3 Site Survey Checklist Hardcopy Page 3 Antenna Mounting amp Support Structure Structure type model and manufacturer Required mount locations OK yes no Self supporting tower or Guyed mast or Monopole or Rooftop or Side of building or Other describe Are suitable mount locations available on the structure for the required height s and azimuth
17. Mechanical Loading When installing the indoor unit in a rack ensure the rack is securely anchored to the floor and top braced if necessary Ensure that the additional loading of new installations will not cause any reduction in mechanical stability of the rack Extra attention to rack anchoring and fastening will be needed in earthquake prone countries Follow local authority requirements and recommendations Restricted Access Radio equipment must be installed in restricted access areas The indoor unit and associated power supply should be installed in lockable equipment rooms closets cabinets or the like Access to the tower and ODU antenna location must be restricted 280 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 1 13 Chapter 2 Planning This chapter provides planning guidelines for the installation of radio links The guidelines apply to existing or newly completed sites Network route and link planning is not addressed These are topics best covered by publications such as the Microwave Transmission Design Guide by Trevor Manning an Artech House Boston amp London book The following system planning topics are covered Path Engineering on page 2 1 Site Survey on page 2 4 Pre Installation Planning on page 2 5 NMS Planning on page 2 8 Golden Site Installation on page 2 12 Path Engineering This section introduces some of the key considerations checks and guidelines for path engineering
18. ione tete err e a nter rr redis B 5 Commissioning B 6 Installation Inspection Report eese B 8 Acceptance eene B 9 Remedial Action Form sese B 10 Appendix C Voltage Standing Wave Ratio VSWR Reference Chart Appendix D Typical Fault Scenarios xii Harris Stratex Networks About This Manual About This Manual introduces the Harris Stratex Networks Best Practices Guide Refer to the following topics Welcome to Best Practices on page xv Purpose on page xvi ntended Audience on page xvi Content Ownership on page xvii Guide Overview on page xvii Organization on page xix Referenced Material on page xx Conventions and Terminology on page xxi Welcome to Best Practices This manual describes standard practices and procedures common to all Harris Stratex Networks radio systems including Recommended safety standards Minimum standards to ensure reliable network operation Acceptable standards dictated by the Harris Stratex Networks Warranty policy It also provides a wealth of information on planning and installation practices systems operation testing troubleshooting and technical background While Best Practices is a Harris Stratex Networks publication it is a generic document The content is directly applicable to Harris Stratex Networks radios but as an industry guide is considered to be
19. selection overview 5 1 fiber optic cable handling 1 12 7 14 hazards 1 7 minimum bend radius 1 7 safety guidelines 1 7 fitting coaxial connectors 4 12 fixing faults 9 4 before site visit 9 4 indirectly detected undetected 9 7 investigation order 9 6 on site checks 9 6 scenarios 9 7 flange female coaxial connector 3 17 flanges waveguide CBR CAR and UG choke types 5 15 CMR and UER 5 13 CPR F series and MIL UG 5 14 EIA CPR G series and MIL UG 5 14 IEC PDR series 5 14 PBR and PAR cover gasket types 5 15 pressurizable choke cover types 5 15 pressurizable contact types 5 14 types 5 13 UBR UAR and UG cover types 5 15 unpressurizable 5 13 flat plate antenna 3 4 mounting 3 18 flexible waveguide jumpers 5 18 focal plane antenna parabolic antenna 3 3 form circuit trib inter connection B 5 commissioning B 6 datapack B 1 installation inspection B 8 link acceptance B 9 racking B 4 remedial action B 10 formset installation and commissioning B 1 four point test soil resistance 6 5 frequency antenna specifications 3 10 planning 2 3 frequency diversity link switch tests 8 9 front to back antenna specifications 3 11 G G 821 error performance data 8 6 G 826 background block error ratio 8 7 BBER 8 7 comparison with G 821 and G 828 8 8 error performance data 8 6 errored second ratio 8 7 measurement 8 7 monitoring 8 7 background block error 8 7 errored block 8 7 errored second 8 7 severly errored second 8 7 SESR 8 7 sev
20. It does not detail the engineering process as this constitutes a volume in its own right At the outset transmission capacity requirements and quality objectives must be understood and agreed radio systems experience some quality of service degradation so it is essential that the quality level needed is balanced against system design constraints of path route s site availability the equipment chosen its configuration future requirements and cost From a basic route plan for a link or a network of links the detailed radio planning can commence where each hop must be designed to meet the agreed quality objectives 280 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 2 1 Radio link performance is affected by various propagation anomalies such as rain fade reflections and ducting However a thorough understanding of microwave propagation and fading mechanisms can allow an engineer to design a path that is robust even under the most difficult conditions Path Planning Guidelines Table 2 1 provides an overview of path planning checks and criteria Table 2 1 Path Planning Checks and Criteria Topic Checks and Criteria Path Engineering Path Profile Radio Path Parameters This is a key activity in laying out any network It is an activity best performed by experts in the field Regardless of path length a baseline path profile must be prepared using a map of suitable resolution or a credible digitized data base This baseli
21. Tx Power Measurement ener 9 13 Feeder Retu LOSS eget HERR 9 13 Best Practices 280 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 xi Interference Measurement sees eene nnne 9 14 Co Channel and Adjacent Channel Interference 9 14 Interference Rejection Factor IRF 9 15 Bench Testini onere tree O E berg bee ere gU 9 17 Fault Reports eto nni ne rene petit De ERR Ripe 9 18 Appendix A Site Survey Formset Site Survey Checklist eee ees edu A 1 Ground and Lightning Protection Checklist esses 7 Installation Strategy for a New Installation 7 1 Lightning Prone 8 2 History of Lightning Damage at 51 A 8 3 81t Grounding cea cedo nete urere freres A 9 4 Single Point Grounding essere 9 5 External Ground Connections A 10 6 Feeder and ODU Cable Grounding eee A 11 7 Internal Ground Wire Connections esee A 12 Site Grounding and Lightning Protection Checklist A 13 Pre Install Checklistor i ener A 17 Appendix B Installation and Commissioning Formset Installation Datapack sees eee enne nnne nennen B 1 hern sup RN B 4 Circuit Connections
22. and twisting forces It is used to calculate whether the tower or other support structure has the design strength and rigidity necessary to carry the antenna the outcome of which may result in a not to exceed height maximum based on tower loading limitations This loading limitation might be alleviated by e Using a lower wind loading antenna such as a grid antenna for frequency bands up to 3 5 GHz Incorporating a radome on a standard or focal plane antenna Axial forces front back on standard and focal plane antennas can be significantly reduced halved by incorporating a radome Replacing selection of a standard shielded antenna with a lower profile version or changing to a standard antenna with radome The support structure includes the pipe mount Ensure the pipe mount or other structure used to directly support an antenna is rigidly fixed to the main support structure I ce Fall Protection At snow and ice prone sites adequate ice fall protection must be provided for the antenna and its feeder cable and for the ODU in split mount installations In the thawing process large chunks of falling ice or compacted snow from further up a tower can cause damage capable of knocking a link off the air Check with the tower owner operator if there is potential for such damage and install a protective shield grid if recommended Corrosion Protection A corrosive environment may also influence the choice of antenna or its opt
23. excessive ambient within the cabinet 3 If the equipment to be installed is fan cooled that its intended location will not impair fan in out airflow 4 If the equipment to be installed requires clear rack space above and or below that the additional space is available 280 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 A 5 Figure A 5 Site Survey Checklist Hardcopy Page 5 Other Equipment Dehydrator Where feeders must be connected to a dehydrator specify 1 If an existing or new installation is to be used 2 If new indicate the required type and its possible location 3 If any non standard air plumbing is indicated Patch panel 1 If an existing patch panel or customer termination is to be used note its location and the ports available for use 2 If new indicate the type required and its possible location Other Remedial Work List remedial work required at site List all remedial work required before or during the planned installation Where this work needs to be done by or agreed by the site owner note the actions required Support Services Required Electrical Rigging Specify the work required Outline the type of rigging services required Other Such as a roofing contractor where a roof top mount is required Planning Approvals amp Permits Site Installation Note if there is 1 A restriction on the type of antenna and it
24. maintaining Harris Stratex Networks HSX radio systems Refer to Overview on page 1 1 Operator Safety on page 1 2 General Hazards on page 1 10 Overview This chapter covers the following topics Operator Safety Radio Frequency and Microwave Safety Electrical Hazards Chemical Hazards Laser and Fiber Optic Cable Hazards Hoisting and Rigging Safety General Site Safety 280 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 1 1 General Hazards Electrostatic Discharge Protection Maximum and Minimum Ambient Temperature Airflow Requirements Circuit Overloading Power Supply Connection Equipment Ground Connections Fiber Optic Cables Lightning Surge Suppressors Mechanical Loading Restricted Access Operator Safety This section sets out health and safety issues for personnel working with and around microwave radio equipment Radio Frequency and Microwave Safety Radio frequency RF and microwave uW electromagnetic radiation spans the frequency range 3 kHz to 300 GHz RF between 3 MHz and 300 MHz uW between 300 MHz and 300 GHz RF uW radiation is non ionizing in that there is insufficient energy less than 10 eV to ionize biologically important atoms so the primary health effects of RF uW energy are considered to be thermal The absorption of RF uW energy varies with frequency Microwave frequencies produce a skin effect you can literally sense your skin starting to feel warm RF radiation however may penetrate t
25. overview ili xvii purpose iii xvi referenced material iii xx building ground wire checks A 12 built in BER test 8 4 C cable connectors Harris Stratex Networks ODU 4 12 installation ODU 4 8 running and fastening ODU 4 8 tributary cabling 7 14 waveguide and coax feeder installation 5 3 cable grounding feeder 5 9 carrier to interferer ratio 9 14 CCIR band recommendations 3 10 checklist form for site grounding and lightning protec tion A 13 ground and lightning protection A 7 site survey 1 chemical hazards 1 6 safety guidelines 1 6 circuit inter connection form B 5 circuit overloading 1 11 circular polarization 3 11 climbing certificate 1 9 coaxial cable foam dielectic 5 1 installation 5 3 coaxial connector 7 16 DIN female 3 17 7 8 EIA 3 17 antenna 3 17 fitting 4 12 flange female 3 17 selection 5 11 type N female 3 17 types for feeders with guidelines 5 16 coaxial feeder testing 5 20 co channel dual polarization 3 11 interference 9 14 combiner antenna 4 5 equal loss 4 5 280 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 rain affected bands 4 5 unequal loss 4 5 commissioning form B 6 formset B 1 overview 8 1 commissioning tests 8 2 accessories 8 10 background BER 8 4 BER 8 4 built in BER test 8 5 external BER test of tribs 8 5 fade margin 8 2 link protection switching 8 9 NMS visibility 8 10 ring protection switching 8 10 computing fade margin 9 12 connecting dynamic dehydrator 5 26 static dehydrator 5 25
26. selection of different data rates the block size is similar for all rates The reason for the similar block size in a multiple rate radio is that the FEC circuit operation is common to all rates typical modern microwave link for PDH and SDH capacities will have a block size of 1600 to 2000 bits 200 to 250 8 6 Harris Stratex Networks bytes G 826 Monitoring and Measurement Best Practices Table 8 1 shows the four error events that G 826 monitors Table 8 1 G 826 Monitoring Event Description Errored Block EB A block in which one or more bits are in error Errored Second ES A one second period with one or more errored Severely Errored Second SES Background Block Error BBE blocks or at least one defect A one second period which contains at least 30 errored blocks or at least one defect An errored block not occurring as part of an SES Measurement of these events requires absolute counts For practical reasons the preference is to use ratios Refer to Table 8 2 Table 8 2 G 826 Measurements Measurement Description Errored Second Ratio ESR Severely Errored Second Ratio SESR Background Block Error Ratio BBER The ratio of ES to total seconds in available time during a fixed measurement interval The ratio of SES to total seconds in available time during a fixed measurement interval The ratio of Background Block Errors BBE to total blocks in available time dur
27. split mount 4 2 other types flat plate 3 4 yagi 3 5 out of alignment 9 13 parabolic 3 1 comparisons 3 6 shielded antenna 3 3 standard antenna 3 2 parabolic types focal plane 3 3 pattern 3 25 indicative 3 25 typical RPE 3 25 polarization 3 11 circular 3 11 prabolic radomes 3 7 regulatory standards ETSI Draft EN 303217 3 8 ETSI EN 300631 3 8 ETSI EN 300833 3 8 FCC Part 101 3 8 RPE impacts 3 8 selection 3 6 shipping costs 3 18 specifications 3 9 beamwidth 3 10 cross polar discrimination 3 11 frequency 3 10 front to back 3 11 gain 3 10 return loss 3 13 VSWR 3 12 support structure 3 16 types 3 1 wind loading 3 14 operational 3 15 support structure 3 16 survival 3 15 antenna attachment 3 21 anti static bag 7 4 attenuator variable 8 3 automatic regenerative dehydrators 5 24 azimuth 3 29 B background BER measurement 8 4 background block error G 826 monitoring 8 7 background block error ratio G 826 measurement 8 7 batteries back up 7 11 ni cad 7 11 sealed lead acid 7 11 wet lead 7 11 battery terminals shielded 1 5 BBER 8 7 beamwidth antenna specifications 3 10 bench test 2 6 bench testing 9 17 bend radius optical cables 7 14 BER dribbling 6 15 loopback tests 9 8 test set 8 5 tributary test 8 5 BER test 8 4 built in 8 4 bit error rate alarm D 4 bit errors 9 11 optical connections 7 14 threshold level 9 11 block monitoring G826 8 6 BPG conventions and terminology iii xxi intended audience iii xvi
28. the right the software revision to enable the craft tool to communicate with the equipment and a connecting cable for craft tool access Any password and or IP address required to secure craft tool access to the equipment Any special test equipment that may be needed Toolkit Key s for access to the site and if necessary the directions on how to get there Where link alarms and performance monitors do not confirm the source of a fault condition such as a dribbling BER reported at some point in the network always check the alarms of the connected equipment Never jump to a conclusion that a radio link is the problem 280 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 9 5 On Site Checks When first on site check the following before proceeding with a more detailed examination Inspect the terminal status and alarm LEDs Or if provided its front panel LCD indications Check to see if the indications match with the reported fault Log on to the terminal with the craft tool for a more detailed analysis of terminal link status and alarms If the terminal holds a message page for user entry of service notes check to see if any fault relevant notes exist Subsequent action must be guided by the nature of the fault Order of Investigation Where there are a multitude of alarms as may occur in many fault situations always begin with the basics For instance do not start to replace equipment or modules without first
29. 10 thresholds will usually only be about 2dB 4 Calculate the fade margin by working out the difference in Tx power between normal power and the threshold power setting 5 Atthe thresholds the indicated receiver RSLs in dBm can also be compared with the receiver datasheet specifications as a direct check of receiver 10 and 10 BER thresholds 280 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 8 3 BER Test The margin for error using this method will typically be between 3 dB and 4 dB bearing in mind the limitations of software set power control and BER measurement within commercial grade radio links For a receive threshold check the margin for error may also be up to 4 dB given the limitations of internal RSL and BER alarm measurement Measurement accuracy may be improved with the use of an external BER tester A BER test is used to check that a link is passing traffic error free for the test period normally a minimum of 8 to 12 hours overnight It is normally conducted at trib level though if the radios have a G 826 background error measurement capability it can also be conducted at a radio radio level Strictly speaking a BER measurement should be conducted using a G 821 test When conducted using G 826 parameters the data presented is based on errored blocks and errored seconds not as bit errors as for G 821 although an estimated BER can be provided from the base G 826 data Where the measurement is conducted in conjuncti
30. 15 installation 6 16 installation at building entry bulkhead 6 19 installation at building entry inside 6 18 installation at building entry outside 6 18 installation procedure 6 17 matrix type 6 16 non dc passing 6 14 quarter wave stub type 6 14 surge suppressor action and types 6 12 surge suppressor requirement 1 12 5 18 link path gains and losses 9 12 load sharing power supply 7 10 loading ice 3 14 tower 3 16 wind 3 14 loopbacks baseband line facing 9 9 radio facing 9 9 BER testing 9 8 guidelines 9 10 line facing IF 9 9 RF line facing 9 9 time out 9 11 tributary line facing 9 9 LIU 9 9 radio facing 9 9 use of 9 8 low RSL both ends D 3 one end D 3 lugs fitting 7 7 main beam 3 28 manual regenerative dehydrators 5 23 master ground bar 6 6 mastic tape weatherproofing kit 4 13 measurement G 826 8 7 measuring ground resistance 6 4 interference 9 14 mechanical loading 1 13 membrane type dehydrators 5 24 microwave safety 1 2 transmission line analyzer 9 13 minimum bend radius fiber optic cable 1 7 module handling 7 4 indoor equipment 7 3 monitoring G 826 8 7 mutiple grounding mitigating efffects of 6 11 N n l redundancy power supply 7 10 network management visibility 8 10 ni cad batteries 7 11 nitrogen pressurization systems 5 24 NMS planning IP addresses 2 8 planning issues 2 8 routing protocol 2 9 non pressurized desiccator 5 21 N type connector 5 16 ODU Harris Stratex Networ
31. 20 cubic feet and 2200 liters 80 cubic feet Figure 5 12 Example small and medium volume automatic membrane type dehydrators Nitrogen Pressurization Systems Nitrogen pressurization systems use nitrogen cylinders connected to the feeder via a pressure regulator to maintain the required pressure They have application for small tight systems where there is no ac power to the site There are no moving parts but the cylinder must be replaced when the pressure can no longer be maintained A cylinder and system pressure alarm should be installed to indicate when the pressure is getting low 5 24 Harris Stratex Networks Best Practices Dehydrator nstallation Installation must be in accordance with manufacturer s instructions Static Dehydrator Connection and Purging The following are general guidelines for Static Dehydrator connection and purging 1 Check that a pressure window has been installed at the waveguide connector junction and that a Schrader non return valve has been fitted to the 1 8 NPT inlet using PTFE tape to ensure a good seal 2 Connect a dry air hand pump or portable dehydrator to the Schrader valve 3 Purgethe waveguide by pressurizing it to 35 kPa 5 Ib in and then releasing the pressure by opening the air plug on the connector at the antenna end 4 Close the air plug at the antenna end and repeat step 3 twice more This purging process removes all moist air replacing it with air from
32. 3 dB beamwidth of 20 Figures for cross polarization discrimination and front to back ratios are often not stated For the 1 4 to 2 5 GHz bands the yagi is usually shrouded installed inside a weatherproof protective tube Figure 3 7 2 5 GHz shrouded yagi For point to point microwave they have most application in lower capacity rural telephony and utility networks on bands 300 MHz to 1 4 GHz where their light weight compact dimensions and low cost provide an attractive solution where antenna gains of not more than 12 to 17 dBi are required For countries complying with ETSI standards there will be restrictions on their use such as for the 1 4 GHz band ETS 300 630 where a yagi may only be suitable for Class 1 applications maximum 250 kHz channel width 280 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 3 5 Selecting Antennas There are many factors to consider when selecting an antenna This section looks at a variety of factors including electrical specification how the environment may limit the choice use of radomes and shipping requirements Key electrical specifications include frequency gain beamwidth cross polarization discrimination front to back ratio and VSWR Key mechanical specifications include size weight wind loading and the environment While it may appear that several different antenna types may satisfy a particular gain requirement especially if the gain needed is low in many countries the
33. For an LIU or tributary loopback only the traffic on the selected tributary will be affected For other loopbacks all traffic over the link will be affected e When a loopback is set the radio should indicate on its front panel status indicators and in its alarm event log that a diagnostic mode has been selected 9 10 Harris Stratex Networks Best Practices When checking a protected link both ends of the link must be forced into the required A side or B side configuration or combination thereof This particularly applies to IF and RF loopbacks which if applied will cause a protection switch event Loopbacks are normally provided with a time out meaning a loopback will be removed after a user set time out period This feature is provided to ensure that normal operation will be returned in the event it is forgotten or in the event an incorrect choice of loopback on a remote radio drops the path and therefore access to the remote radio When to Apply a Loopback Test Fade Margin If traffic is errored and it is unclear if the problem is within the equipment or if it is path related check the following before applying a loopback test f both ends ofthe link are displaying a low RSL the Tx power is normal at both ends and there are no equipment alarms then a path fade is indicated Applying a loopback test is of little value except to confirm normal local radio operation via an RF loopback f only one end is displaying
34. Guidelines Planning the route Use existing cable support runs and trays where possible Run adjacent to other waveguide or coaxial cables except where their routing is poor Do not run the waveguide adjacent to the tower ground wires or electrical services cables Selectaroute that is unlikely to be damaged by riggers or that restricts their movement on the tower Do not run the waveguide along the topside of cross members to avoid it being stepped on Do not run the waveguide along the tower legs these are the primary attachment points for pipe mounts Ensure there is adequate physical protection for the waveguide at locations where ice fall from towers may occur 280 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 5 5 Task Guidelines Hoisting and Running N CAUTION Mount the waveguide drum on jacks and place at the base of the structure so that the waveguide is paid off from the bottom of the drum Forlong lengths of waveguide fix a pulley block to the structure above antenna level and thread a rope for hoisting Attach the rope to the waveguide using a hoisting grip or with a secure series of half hitches and carefully hoist the waveguide into position while guiding it along the waveguide run Position sufficient personnel on the tower and at the drum to ensure the waveguide is fed carefully around possible obstructions and bends Carefully bend and twist the waveguide so t
35. Margin emeret eee 8 2 Fade Margin Measurement Procedure sss 8 3 8 4 Built in BER WR RR REPORTE 8 4 External BER Test Set 8 5 ITU Error Performance Recommendations 8 5 Protection Switching ener 8 9 Network Management Visibility esses 8 10 siete Perte TE me OR E HERR ree ER Rx 8 10 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Preventative Maintenance essent 9 1 Routine Inspections sisne a 9 2 Trend ANALYSIS cec tesoro ipe tib e Een 9 2 Fault Analysis ep neum eau 9 3 Traning A eed tees teed beavers 9 3 Spates ente unter eager ete p REED eme DEDE 9 3 Fixing baults eoe deo eR PROCERES 9 4 Which Link Which Site Which Terminal eessssss 9 4 Before Going to Site oie derent ia rte MR HERE 9 4 On Site Checks iue EUROS e EEG 9 6 Order of Investigation oee EEEN 9 6 Indirectly Detected and Undetected Faults 9 7 Typical Fault Scenarios seen 9 7 Diagnostic Tools irren tetra 9 7 Eoopbacks 5E epe ES 9 8 Loopback Guidelines esee 9 10 When to Apply a Loopback Test eee 9 11 Fade Matgin aec ete en ate eie cer eed 9 11 Fade Margin Computation eee 9 12
36. ODU for maintenance Visibility The visual impact of an antenna may be minimized by choice of location Antenna Hoisting and Attachment Planning This section addresses the hoisting of an antenna and its attachment to a pipe mount Link planning will have determined the polarization of the antennas to be used and their initial pointing using a compass reference or visual bearings For split mount installations where the ODU fastens directly to the rear of the antenna the antenna mounting bracket will carry the antenna offset from center to provide clearance for the ODU from the pole mount For these installations the planning should state whether the antenna is left or right side offset Refer to Left or Right Side Offset on page 3 21 An incorrect choice may make installation and removal of the ODU difficult and also mean less than best access to the azimuth and elevation adjusters When deciding the position consideration of wind and ice loading and ice fall is required Refer to Tower Loading and Environmental Considerations on page 3 14 280 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 3 21 On the Ground Carry out as much assembly work as practical with the antenna on the ground Set the polarization For shielded antennas ensure that the antenna drain hole plugs have been removed from the bottom of the antenna shield and that they are installed in the top Ensure that the elevation and azimuth adjusters are set for mid t
37. Practices Alignment Basics A CAUTION The purpose is to ensure that maximum signal strength is present at both ends of the link by having the signal from one antenna aimed directly at the center of the opposite antenna and vice versa During the alignment process there is a potential for interference to be caused to other operating links on the same or adjacent channels if the transmit antenna is pointing away from its designated path Ensure the initial antenna pointing is set correctly before switch on Alignment can be a tedious and time consuming process and may require repeated adjustment of azimuth and elevation until the desired receive signal level RSL is reached The signal from a typical parabolic antenna will have a main beam and a broad shoulder which may or may not have well defined side lobes Remember that the half power beamwidths for parabolic antennas typically used with point to point microwave links range from 3 5 down to just 0 5 Shielded antennas which are purpose designed to minimize side lobe transmission will normally have ill defined side lobes with adjacent peaks and troughs tightly spaced and within 10 dB in amplitude Figure 3 15 shows an indicative polar plot for a parabolic antenna not to scale Figure 3 15 Indicative antenna pattern for a parabolic antenna Main Beam Side Lobes Figure 3 16 shows a typical radiation pattern envelope RPE and measured pattern for a par
38. Stratex Networks Best Practices f an existing dc power supply is to be used check that its dc supply wiring protection devices and any battery back up have adequate capacity for the new loading N Before connecting equipment to a power supply double check supply voltage polarity and dc grounding CAUTION Never assume that an existing power supply installation is OK to connect to Always check the integrity of its supply wiring and ground wiring Radio Switch On Before powering up a radio for the first time check the following 1 Power supply voltage and polarity are correct at the power input connector to the radio 2 Radio fuses and circuit protection devices in the dc supply line are rated correctly grounding for the radio rack feeder ODU cable is correct and complete 4 Allrequired lightning surge suppressors are correctly installed Any waveguide or air dielectric coax feeders are correctly installed and are serviced by an operating dehydrator 6 The antenna has been correctly pre aligned which may be to visual or compass references 7 Where the equipment is supported by a PC based craft tool ready the PC and its connection to the radio 8 Prepare to check radio Tx and Rx frequencies and Tx power Before switch on it may not be possible to verify existing default settings and if the Tx cannot be muted before switch on be prepared to check and change frequencies and Tx power immediately a
39. a three point test it does permit a quick and easily repeatable test for routine maintenance visits Figure 6 2 shows a clamp on ground tester 4 point test is used to measure soil resistance Such check should be performed before site construction to help determine the most effective type and location of an earth grid and radials 280 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 6 5 Figure 6 2 Example clamp on ground tester Single Point Building Grounding Single point grounding has all equipment within the building at the same ground potential This includes grounds for the mains and telco terminations into the building and for power supplies Optimum equipment grounding is provided by a single point ground using a master ground bar at the feeder entrance point the is connected directly to the site tower ground system using heavy gauge copper wire or strap The wire size should not be less than 52 mm 0 AWG Effective single point grounding will also be achieved where there are multiple ground connections into the building providing these grounds are directly bonded to a common perimeter ground for the building The MGB is the ground point for Allequipment within the building Service mains ground Telco ground Cable sheath ground Building entry lightning surge suppressor coaxial feeders A single point ground eliminates the potential for damaging voltage differences that would otherwise o
40. access 1 13 radome 3 7 purpose 3 3 rain fade 4 5 rain affected bands unequal combiners 4 5 reference chart VSWR C 1 rejection factor interference 9 15 remedial action form B 10 report installation inspection B 8 reports fault 9 18 requirements site grounding 6 1 Harris Stratex Networks return loss C 1 antenna specifications 3 13 return loss measurement 9 13 RF radiation 1 2 RF loopback line facing 9 9 RF safety standards 1 4 RF uW radiation 1 2 rigging climbing certificate 1 9 ring protection switching tests 8 10 routine inspections 9 2 routing protocol 2 9 RPE 3 6 3 25 antenna 3 8 RSL 3 25 8 2 RSSI ODU access 3 27 S safety 1 1 airflow requirements 1 11 chemical hazards 1 6 circuit capacity 1 11 electrical hazards 1 5 electromagnetic radiation 1 2 ESD protection 1 10 fiber optic cable handling 1 12 fiber optic cable hazards 1 7 general site safety 1 9 ground connections 1 12 hoisting and rigging 1 8 laser hazards 1 7 lightning surge suppressors 1 12 mechanical loading 1 13 operator 1 2 power supply connection 1 12 restricting access 1 13 RF uW guidelines 1 3 warning signs 1 8 280 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 Schrader valve 5 19 5 25 sealed lead acid batteries 7 11 security site 1 9 selecting waveguide and coax connector 5 11 selection power supply 7 9 self amalgamating tape 4 14 SELV 7 9 service returns 9 17 SESR 8 7 severely errored second G 826 monitoring 8 7 severely errore
41. alignment an antenna feeder or connector problem or perhaps a newly constructed obstacle in the signal path If the onset coincided with abnormal weather conditions such as exceptionally strong winds suspect antenna alignment If the BER alarms coincide with low RSL and just one end of the link is affected an equipment problem is indicated Such problems are normally not fleeting in which case the alarm history would show a permanent alarm with a definite commencement point Check remote end Tx Forward Power and alarms Check local end alarms especially those associated with the demux receiver ODU If RSL appears normal and just one end of the link is affected then equipment or interference problems are indicated An equipment problem is not normally fleeting in which case the alarm history would show a permanent alarm with a definite commencement point Check for related equipment alarms at both ends of the link The problem could be at the remote transmitter or local receiver with for example a failure within the modulation or demodulation processes or a noisy local oscillator Use loopback diagnostics to assist isolation Investigating an interference problem should only be after all other link health indicators have been found to be normal First check to see if there have been new link installations in the same geographical area and on the same frequency band and which coincide with the onset of BER alarms If interference i
42. an abnormal RSL then an equipment related problem is indicated Check the Tx power at the remote end and Rx performance and Rx alarms at the local end A fade margin measurement provides an overall performance check of a link As a troubleshooting aid the measured fade margin can be compared with the as built commissioning figure to indicate current link health Refer to Fade Margin on page 8 2 in Chapter 8 for guidance on fade margin measurement at commissioning The fade margin test measures the difference in receive signal level between the normal operational level and the threshold level the level at which bit errors appear The threshold level can be specified for a bit error rate BER of 10 or 107 The procedure requires the Tx power at one end of the link to be lowered to a point where receiver errors begin to appear at the other as indicated by the 10 or 1075 Rx threshold alarms which may be read from the internal G 826 performance data or from an external BER test set in conjunction with a remote loopback 280 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 9 11 The dB reduction in Tx power required should match the expected dB fade margin This may require attenuation beyond the software adjustment limits for Tx power provided in the radio in which case external attenuators will be required This may be possible for an all indoor radio but not for a split mount installation When comparing the current fade margin with the as bui
43. are available that will perform multiple crimps in one action but if single action crimpers are used then the action must be repeated to complete the correct number of crimps Table 7 1 shows a chart of the most common ground wire sizes used when installing microwave radio equipment and the number of crimps typically required on each lug wire size Note that for 33 mm AWG 2 wire 2 or 3 crimps are 280 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 7 7 Lug Installation generally required this will vary by manufacturer and is generally shown on the lug body The chart also shows the normal length of wire that must be stripped for correct fitting into a lug Table 7 1 Wire Strip and Crimp Table Wire Size mm sq 33 6 13 3 4 0 6 0 1 5 5 0 Wire Size AWG 12 10 16 12 Strip Length mm 30 32 27 28 5 7 7 Strip Length inches 1 1 4 to 1 3 16 1 1 16 to 1 1 8 9 32 9 32 Use the following procedure when fitting a crimp lug 1 Check the lug size is correct for the wire size No of Crimps 2 3 2 Strip the wire to the length specified in Table 7 1 Take care not to nick cut wire strands in the process 3 Ensure the exposed center conductors are clean and bright If necessary surface clean to remove any oxidation or contaminates 4 Insert the bared wire into the lug until it stops Apply the required number crimps For a color banded lug they must be applied within the band Refer to Crimps in
44. at around 100 cycles Whenever possible avoid repeated cycles to extend the life of the connector Before connecting fiber optic cables check optical level settings at both ends radio and multiplexer to ensure compatibility An under or overdriven optical receiver will cause bit errors If necessary use a fiber optic power meter to measure levels Always properly dispose of broken or damaged fiber Small particles of broken fiber glass can irritate or cause serious damage to skin and eyes Never look into the end of a fiber optic cable which has the other end connected to equipment The energy wavelengths used are outside of the visible spectrum so even when active a fiber cable appears inactive Always assume that laser energy is being emitted Avoid using nylon cable ties to secure optical cables Most have a soft plastic sheath which is easily deformed and when ties are tightened 280 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 7 15 7 16 Harris Stratex Networks Chapter 8 Commissioning Commissioning is about ensuring that the installed link s installed correctly s correctly configured Has passed all tests s operating to plan and running alarm and error free Has had all relevant commissioning data recorded s ready for traffic carrying duty A commissioning check procedure should be supplied by the radio link manufacturer which in some instances may be supplemented by additional procedures
45. at co channel frequencies The level of interference that a radio can tolerate for co channel or adjacent channel interference is specified as a C I value carrier to interferer ratio or as W U wanted to unwanted which are the same and are measured in dB ETSI define the criteria for the measurement as the level of interferer that will degrade the bit error rate of operational link running at 1x10 BER by one order of magnitude to 1x10 BER The limits for radios of different data rates are 9 14 Harris Stratex Networks Best Practices identical varying only with the modulation of the radio Example co channel and adjacent channel figures for a radio with QPSK and 16QAM modulation options are shown in Table 9 3 on page 9 15 Table 9 3 Example Co Channel and Adjacent Channel Figures Modulation type Co channel 1st adj channel 2nd adj channel and greater QPSK 23dB OdB 25dB 160AM 30dB OdB 25dB In this example if the link was set to operate in QPSK mode at its 1075 receive threshold say 80 dBm a C I of 23dB means that the carrier should be 23dB greater than the interferer meaning that if the interferer is lower or equal to 107 dBm then the link will be operating no worse than 10 BER Similarly for the 1st adjacent channel a C I of 0 dB can be tolerated meaning that if the interferer is lower than or equal to 0 dB up to the same signal level as the carrier then the link will be opera
46. average lightning strike of 18 kA can be over 360 Unless bonded to the tower coaxial cables and waveguide installed on a tower struck by lightning will still be at a low voltage potential compared to the tower at the instant of a strike causing a high voltage potential across the cable insulating sheath which can cause voltage breakdown of the sheath material pin holing For this reason feeder and IDU ODU cables must be grounded to the tower at the top at the cable pull off point departure of cable towards the equipment building and at no more than 25 m to 30 m intervals 80 to 100 ft on the tower Most tower sites route coaxial cables and waveguide from tower to the building entrance at about 3 m 9 ft above the tower base At these heights the voltage potential generated by a lightning strike on a tower and the cable shield bonded to it can be 75kV or more when compared to the voltage at the base of the tower This is the source of most of the damaging lightning energy directed towards the equipment inside the building While this energy can be significantly reduced by bringing the cables off the base of the tower and routing them at or below ground level to the building this is not always practical To mitigate the effects of this surge energy proper site and feeder grounding is essential 280 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 6 3 Ground System Requirements This section describes the following topics e Site Groundin
47. bonding to rack 7 5 grounding 4 simple rules 7 5 installation overview 7 1 IEC publication EN 60950 7 9 IEEE Standards 81 1983 6 5 IF loopback line facing 9 9 indoor equipment air and temperature 7 3 infra red spectrum 1 7 input connectors antenna 3 17 inspections routine 9 2 installation circuit trib inter connection form B 5 commissioning form B 6 consumables 2 7 datapack 2 6 3 28 datapack form B 1 dehydrator 5 25 ESD protection 1 10 formset for installation and commissioning B 1 indoor equipment 7 3 inspection report B 8 280 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 into rack 7 3 link acceptance form B 9 power supply 7 9 7 12 rack 7 2 racking form B 4 remedial action form B 10 split mount radio ODU 4 2 strategy for new installation A 7 test equipment 2 7 tools 2 7 interference co and adjacent 9 14 measurement 9 14 other transmitters 9 13 rejection factor 9 15 IP address 2 8 ranges 2 0 stratex radio summary requirements 2 10 IRF 9 15 table 9 15 ITU Error Performance Recommendations 8 5 L labeling tributary cables 7 14 laser hazards 1 7 license considerations 2 3 frequencies 2 5 lightning damage cause and effect 6 12 damage at tower sites 6 3 damage history A 8 equipment failure modes on coax interfaces 6 2 lightning prone location A 8 protection and site grounding requirements 6 1 site checklist A 7 strike characteristics 6 2 surge suppressor 6 12 dc blocking type 6 15 dc passing types 6 15 gas tube 6
48. connector 7 16 DIN 5 16 coax selection 5 11 feeder assembly guidelines 5 16 general assembly guidelines 5 19 type N 5 16 waveguide 3 17 types and guidelines 5 12 waveguide and coax assembly 5 11 weatherproofing 4 13 connectors coaxial antenna 3 17 consumables installation 2 7 continuity test 6 4 corrosion protection antennas 3 16 costs shipping 3 18 cross polar discrimination antenna specifications 3 11 interference cancellation 3 11 D datapack form for installation data B 1 installation 2 6 dc connection 7 12 power supplies 7 12 deep dish antenna 3 3 dehydrator automatic regenerative 5 24 installation 5 25 manual regenerative 5 23 membrane type 5 24 diagnostic tools 9 7 fade margin 9 11 feeder return loss 9 13 interference measurement 9 14 loopbacks 9 8 Tx power measurement 9 13 digital loopback line facing 9 9 radio facing 9 9 document conventions graphical cues iii xxi drain hole plugs shielded antenna 3 22 dribbling BER 9 7 dual transceiver ODU 4 2 dynamic dehydrator connection 5 26 purging 5 26 dynamic pressurizing system 5 23 automatic regenerative dehydrators 5 24 manual regenerative dehydrators 5 23 membrane type dehydrators 5 24 E EIA standards flanges 5 13 electrical hazards 1 5 recommendations 1 5 elliptical waveguide 5 2 EMC integrity 7 4 emergency power off switch 1 5 environmental considerations antenna 3 14 equal loss combiners 4 5 equipment design parameters 2 3 groundin
49. following points Cables at entrance to the building Racks include whether or not the racks are anchor bolted to a ground contact concrete floor Mains power supply Telco lines 5 External Ground Connections What to Check Check the following Main tower mast grounds Guy wire grounds for guyed masts Cable tray carrier grounding Building entry ground bar MGB Perimeter fence and gate grounds Procedure Visually inspect all ground connections Ensure all connections are tight free from corrosion and are corrosion protected with suitable grease paint A 10 Harris Stratex Networks Best Practices Check that the ground wires straps are of a suitable size and are in good physical condition Check that the ground wires straps go directly to ground not looped or spiraled Take measurements of existing ground connections where possible A3 point test will provide a reliable indication providing the ground conductor can be isolated from the equipment and or tower which in most instances will not be permitted for an operating site In these situations a clamp on resistance tester can be used providing the ground wire strap location and size permits clamp on access If the external grounding is satisfactory tick Yes If the external grounding is not satisfactory tick No and describe the existing grounds and the required remedial action for the following Include ground resistance measurements wher
50. frequency management regulations will preclude the use of low gain wide beamwidth antennas on defined bands The reason for this is that such antennas offer relatively poor directivity and interference suppression and therefore restrict the efficient reuse of frequencies For microwave radio applications on bands 7 GHz and higher the solid shielded shrouded antenna is almost universally used For information on typical radiation patterns and Radiation Performance Envelopes RPE for parabolic antennas refer to Alignment Basics on page 3 25 Parabolic Antenna Comparisons Table 3 1 lists the advantages and disadvantages of the different parabolic antennas Table 3 1 Antenna Comparison Table Type Advantages Disadvantages Grid Antenna Light weight and low wind Not suited to sites where loading ice and snow loading is prevalent Can be supplied in kitset form for easy and low cost transport Should not be used where to site high back and or high side lobe suppression are required Use solid focal plane or shielded antennas instead Low cost Supports only one polarization vertical or horizontal Harris Stratex Networks Best Practices Type Advantages Disadvantages Standard Low cost Should not be used where Antenna high back and or high side lobe suppression are required Use solid focal plane or shielded antennas instead Focal Plane Moderate cost Should not be used where An
51. from the customer operator These procedures may include or have as a separate document a site inspection check list which specifically addresses the physical installation such as grounding weatherproofing and feeder cable fastening and labelling A further document frequently used is a site link completion and hand over form which formally acknowledges work completion by an installer It may also set out any remedial work required whose responsibility it is to do the work and when the work should be completed by Example commissioning forms are available from HSX as editable Excel formsets Refer to Installation and Commissioning Formset Appendix B 280 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 8 1 Commissioning Tests Fade Margin This section provides guidance on typical path and equipment tests for commissioning Where provided radio link manufacturer s instructions for these tests must take precedence This test is designed to check that the expected calculated fade margin for a link matches actual performance The expected fade margin should be included in the link datapack together with Tx power system losses antenna gains the effective radiated power free space path loss expected receive signal level and the calculation for link availability The fade margin test measures the difference in receive signal level between the normal operational level and the threshold level the level at which bit errors appear Th
52. generally applicable to all split mount and indoor digital microwave radio systems 280 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 xv Purpose Best Practices is a guide for planning installing commissioning and maintaining microwave links Following Best Practices will help maximize the quality of your installation process and subsequent operational performance Some of the benefits that can be expected are Installation and commissioning processes are carried out more efficiently By removing installation related causes of failure equipment MTBF s should be as specified Much lower overall failure rates leading to lower maintenance costs especially in the areas of fault response and outages Lower shipping and other logistical costs associated with returning equipment for repair Overall fewer outages means a happier user experience and lower operational costs By following a Networks Best Practices customers qualify for our 27 month extended warranty Our goal is to have Harris Stratex Networks equipment installed to a consistent high standard around the world For existing installations results have shown that those that have been upgraded to meet these practices have experienced much improved MTBF s I ntended Audience This manual is intended for personnel responsible for planning installing and maintaining Harris Stratex Networks radio systems xvi Harris Stratex Networks Best Practices Content Ow
53. geographic regions which can characterize the likelihood of fading for different times of the day and for seasons of the year Correct average temperature and rainfall rates must be entered into the path availability calculations and where appropriate account for any local anomalies such as areas where rainfall rates are much higher than generalized for the region Rainfall primarily affects transmission at frequencies above 10 GHz below 10 GHz its effect can generally be disregarded 2 2 Harris Stratex Networks Topic Best Practices Checks and Criteria Antenna Height Future Scope for Path Obstructions Equipment Parameters License Considerations Frequency Planning Never assume that the higher up a tower an antenna is installed the better the chance that path performance will be optimized Quite apart from unnecessary additional cost and tower wind loading antenna height can be used in the path design to help screen out unwanted reflective surfaces by using foreground obstructions The cost of leasing space on a tower is usually based on antenna diameter wind and weight load and antenna height on the tower Check the potential for the path to become obstructed either permanently or temporarily The growth of trees or building construction activity may compromise the path Or a path may become temporally obstructed by construction machinery cranes ships and aircraft Ensure appropriate equipment design
54. gt harris stratex Best Practices Guide 280 200019 001 Best Practices Guide Microwave Radio Systems E harris stratex Best Practices Guide 280 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 Copyright O 2003 2007 by Harris Stratex Networks Rev 005a captures rebranding for Harris Stratex Networks Inc rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language in any form or by any means electronic magnetic optical chemical manual or otherwise without the prior written permission of Harris Stratex Networks Inc To request permission contact techpubs hstx com Disclaimer Harris Stratex Networks makes no representation or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any implied warranties or merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose Further Harris Stratex Networks reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation of Harris Stratex Networks to notify any person of such revision or changes Trademarks trademarks are the property of their respective owners Contacts Headquarters North Carolina USA Harris Stratex Networks inc Research Triangle Park 637 Davis Drive Morrisville North Carolina 27560 United States Tel 919 767 3230 Fax 919 767 3233 For customer inqui
55. in the earth conductor between the dc power supply and the connection to the radio Theradio should be located in the same immediate area same or adjacent racks cabinets as any other equipment that is connected to the same earthed conductor of the same dc supply circuit The power supply should be located in the same premises as the radio system Equipment Ground Connections Reliable grounding of radio equipment must be maintained Refer to product installation manuals for product specific grounding instructions Such instructions should provide details for grounding an ODU ODU IDU cable lightning surge suppressor and indoor units For general lightning protection and site grounding requirements refer to Chapter 6 Fiber Optic Cables Handle optical fibers with care Keep them in a safe location prior to installation Do not attempt to bend them beyond their minimum bend radius Ensure they are correctly secured and protected from accidental strain once installed Protect cover unconnected optical fiber connectors with dust caps Lightning Surge Suppressors All HSX radios must be fitted with the specified lightning surge suppressor s to avoid voiding the warranty Refer to the product manuals for details of suppressor types required and their installation For general lightning surge suppressor installation and cause and effect data refer to Chapter 6 1 12 Harris Stratex Networks Best Practices
56. is normally a requirement for equipment warranty purposes Topics include Overview on page 6 2 Lightning Characteristics on page 6 2 Damage at Tower Sites on page 6 3 Ground System Requirements on page 6 4 Lightning Surge Suppressors on page 6 12 Use of appropriate lightning protection devices and correct site grounding are related issues One cannot be considered in isolation of the other The Harris Stratex Networks equipment warranty requires correct protection and grounding practices Harris Stratex reserves the right to exclude from warranty the repair or replacement of lightning damaged equipment from non complying installations For a site grounding and lightning protection checklist refer to Appendix B 280 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 6 1 Overview One of the primary causes of premature equipment failure is lightning damage due to incorrect protection practices For point to point microwave the failure modes that stand out are Incorrect Grounding Practice When a site is struck by lightning incorrect site grounding can cause voltage differences and current flows that can result in catastrophic equipment failures Excessive Voltage Between Coax Inner and Outer This is relevant to the IDU ODU cable of split mount systems and to all indoor radios using a coax feeder A lightning induced current pulse on the center conductor can result in a voltage difference between inner and oute
57. of a tower or other support structure to carry the antenna Wind loading is separately considered for the antenna and its support structure Solid parabolic antennas are typically designed to survive wind speeds up to 200 kph 125 mph and higher with a radial ice loading of 25 mm 1 inch Their operational wind speed rating is lower with limits set by beam deflection parameters Some manufacturers offer heavy duty versions with stronger back structures which provide survival ratings up to 320 kph 200 mph Grid parabolic antennas are typically rated for a survival wind speed of 200 kph 125 mph but without ice loading As for solid parabolic antennas some manufacturers offer heavy duty high wind survival versions Grid antennas should not be used at snow and ice prone sites They are not designed nor are they specified for an ice loaded wind survival rating Where side braces or struts are supplied as standard they must be installed in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions for the antenna to comply with its flex and survival specifications Parabolic antennas with a diameter of 1 8 m and larger normally require a side strut However antennas designed for direct mount ODUs whose mount must support a coupler combiner and two ODUS for single antenna protected configurations typically require a side strut on diameters 1 2 m and larger If in doubt check with the supplier 3 14 Harris Stratex Network
58. of riggers contractors for on tower work Site parking On site parking availability Site health amp safety Are there any obvious health and safety issues at the site such as RF hazards radiation from installed antennas electrical hazards slippery surfaces chemical hazards etc Site storage Is there adequate on site storage space for the equipment to be installed and how secure is it Building Data Building type Building access Equipment room OK yes no 1 Single or multistory 2 Purpose built equipment room or otherwise Note any special building access requirements 1 Is it a purpose built equipment room 2 Is the ventilation OK 3 Is access to the room controlled restricted Harris Stratex Networks Figure A 2 Site Survey Checklist Hardcopy Page 2 Environmental Best Practices Earthquake prone site yes no If yes special attention to equipment anchoring will be needed Coastal or other corrosive atmosphere yes no If yes extra attention to anti corrosion measures may be needed for the exposed equipment such as antennas lightning surge suppressors connectors ground connection points and ODUs Exposed to high winds yes no If yes this may affect the choice of antenna its mount and bracing High winds may also affect installation scheduling High ambient temperatures Access in all seasons Path and Link Data
59. of service restoration What items were returned to base for repair by type and serial number A field in which relevant comments on the equipment or the site can be entered Fault reports should be reviewed by service management and as appropriate used to provide Details of the fault found to accompany items returned to the manufacturer or their service agent for repair Trend analysis Is there a pattern of common faults which suggests either a weakness in the equipment the way in which it has been installed or perhaps a problem with the initial path planning such as an inadequate rain fade margin Spares holdings Are they adequate and held at the best locations for access Are they excessive and if so can the excess be transferred to installation stock Do the reports indicate areas where preventative maintenance may provide service benefits Do the reports indicate any weakness in the initial operations center identification of a fault its location and the information sent to the service engineers Do the reports indicate any weakness in the training provided to service engineers or in the sharing of relevant service data captured on the job Harris Stratex Networks Appendix A Site Survey Formset This appendix introduces the Excel based suite of pre installation site survey forms available from HSX They can be used as is or as the basis for preparing user specific forms The forms provided are Site Surv
60. on page 7 10 Load Sharing on page 7 10 Hot Plug In on page 7 11 Battery Back Up on page 7 11 Transportation Considerations on page 7 11 1 Redundancy Most telecommunications power supply systems are constructed on a modular basis where multiple N rectifiers operate in parallel to deliver the required load In so doing an amount of over capacity is designed in to ensure continuous DC supply in the event of a rectifier failure If a system requires N rectifiers then one additional rectifier 1 is added in backup such that no single rectifier failure will jeopardize the integrity of the supply if any one rectifier fails then there will always be sufficient rectifiers to maintain the full load Load Sharing Load sharing ensures that the total system load is actively shared between all rectifiers It improves reliability by ensuring all rectifiers are equally stressed for load and temperature the lower the stress the better the long term reliability Without load sharing some rectifiers could be operating at 100 per cent capacity while others could be at idle For an N 1 system the 1 rectifier is included in the load sharing which also improves power transfer from a failed rectifier as the magnitude of the current transient seen by the remaining rectifiers is lower Primary reliability is directly related to the MTBF of the rectifier or rectifier modules N 1 redundancy and hot plug in are only required when a rectif
61. performance figures will include the impact of the radome 280 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 3 7 Regulatory Compliance For regulatory purposes antennas are primarily classified by their RPE Radiation Pattern Envelope and XPD Cross Polar Discrimination parameters The standards most referred to are issued by ETSI and FCC specifically ETSI EN 300631 for 1 to 3 GHz ETSI EN 300833 for 3 to 60 GHz ETSI Draft EN 303217 Subsets 4 1 and 4 2 specify system dependent requirements for antennas which for the most part are based on the antenna sections within EN 300 631 and EN 300 833 FCC Part 101 The RPE directional characteristics co polar and cross polar impact network planning for path distances and interference management The regulatory requirements focus on interference management as this determines the frequency reuse within a geographical area the more demanding the RPE the less the interference from an antenna of equal gain and the greater the number of links that can be located within the same band in the same geographical area The regulatory requirements which are established in concert with industry recommendations endeavour to provide an equitable trade off between highly demanding RPEs and the cost size weight of the antennas ETSI standard Draft EN 302217 4 1 October 2003 defines four classes of antenna according to maximum co polar RPE limit masks These in turn are sub divided by given frequency ranges of
62. power meter and coupler is considerable less than an analyzer For a Return Loss to VSWR conversion chart refer to Appendix C 5 20 Harris Stratex Networks Best Practices Pressurization Equipment and Installation Waveguide and air dielectric feeders must be pressurized with a constant supply of dry air to reduce the risk of corrosion caused by accumulated moisture through minor leaks and condensation and to reduce the risk of voltage breakdown arcing where high transmit powers are used Moisture laden air also increases VSWR and therefore impacts signal quality Feeders are normally pressurized to between 21 kPa 3 Ib in and 55 kPa 8Ib in2 The exceptions to pressurization are Where short runs are involved less than 4m 12ft and the volume is small less than 28 liters 1 cubic foot a non pressurized desiccator system can be used Forlow power point to point split mount systems where the ODU is connected to the antenna via a short length max 1m of flex twist or rectangular waveguide remote mount ODU no pressurization is required However connector seals must be fitted and flanges weatherproofed as normal Dry air supply and pressurization systems can be categorized as static or dynamic Static Systems Static systems can be unpressurized or pressurized but do not supply dry air on demand They are not powered and provide no alarm interface to signal when a replacement or a desiccant recharge is neede
63. primarily a function of antenna size for a given frequency band 3 10 Harris Stratex Networks Best Practices Cross polar Discrimination Cross polar discrimination XPD specifies in dB the difference between the peak of the co polar main beam and the maximum level of a cross polarized signal over an angle twice the 3 dB beamwidth of the co polar main beam This cross polar discrimination feature allows frequency reuse within a geographical area permitting operation of closely located radios on the same or adjacent channels through judicious selection of vertical or horizontally polarized antennas The associated frequency planning process interference planning would also include the transmitter power modulation C I ratio of the receiver and antenna RPE Antenna cross polar discrimination can also allow some radios to operate on the same frequency channel over the same path with one radio using one polarization V or H and the other radio the other polarization Such radios usually require special equalization capabilities such as XPIC cross polar interference cancellation Determining Polarization Radio waves have two interacting fields one electric and one magnetic These two fields are perpendicular to each other with the sum of the fields termed the electromagnetic field The position and direction of the electric field with reference to the earth s surface determines its polarization For vertical polariza
64. the hand pump which includes a silica gel canister in its air path 5 Pressurize the waveguide to 35 kPa and remove the hand pump 6 Fita pressure gauge assembly and note its reading 7 If practical check the system for leaks by applying liquid detergent to all joints and connections and check for bubbles which indicate leaks Thorough checking is particularly important for static pressurized systems 8 Re check the pressure again after one hour when there should be no observable change in the reading If there has been significant change in outside air temperature or sun to shade during this time the air temperature within the feeder and hence pressure will alter as a result 9 Ifa breathing type static desiccator is to be installed remove the Schrader valve after purging the system and screw in the breathing desiccator 10 Weatherproof the antenna end connector Refer to Weatherproofing Connectors on page 4 13 in Chapter 4 This completes the purging and the feeder can be used for service 280 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 5 25 Dynamic Dehydrator Connection and Purging The following are general guidelines for Dynamic Dehydrator connection and purging Establish the routing of the polyethylene tubing from dehydrator to connector and provide support as necessary 2 Check that a pressure window has been installed at the waveguide connector junction 3 Install the pressure inlet coupling to the connect
65. the quarter wave stub offers a high impedance between inner and outer conductors At all other frequencies it presents a very low impedance and at dc it presents a short circuit One problem with this type is that if lightning strikes the antenna because the antenna is effectively a tuned circuit a significant on tune component of strike energy may be generated which will be passed directly to the cable interface at the radio Otherwise this type of suppressor provides excellent performance and can stand repeated strikes without deterioration in performance Ensure the location of an antenna on its support structure is such that it is not at or close to the highest point and is therefore much less likely to be at the point of strike Where appropriate a lightning finial may need to be installed at the top of a support structure to provided a well defined highest point 6 14 Harris Stratex Networks Best Practices DC Blocking Suppressor A more recent development is the DC blocking suppressor which provides no dc continuity on the center conductor pin to pin capacitive coupling is used to provide the required RF continuity The advantage of this type of suppressor is that by blocking the dc component the let through energy can be kept to a low level before the associated gas tube reaches its threshold turn on voltage These types of protector are generally not frequency dependent and will therefore provide protection from dc
66. these must first be installed N Do not fit grounding kits during rain To fit the kit a small section of outer sheath must first be removed to expose the outer conductor All moisture must be kept CAUTION from the attachment point until the kit has been attached and weather proofed 5 10 Harris Stratex Networks Best Practices Figure 5 4 Example of feeder grounding on a tower LIIS GAS Groundwire attachment point to cable Groundwire attachment point to tower member Waveguide and Coax Connector Assembly This section provides guidance on the selection and fitting of connectors to waveguide and to foam and air dielectric coaxial cables Manufacturer s instructions for connector assembly will be provided with all waveguide and air and foam dielectric coax connectors Equipment user manuals should also have instructions These instructions must be followed for correct installation Selection The choice of connectors will be determined by the antenna flange at one end and the equipment flange at the other In the majority of installations there will also be a jumper fitted at the equipment end to provide a flexible connection from the waveguide or coax to the radio fitted in a rack For waveguide and air dielectric coax this junction will also provide a connection point for the dehydrator pressure line While it is standard practice to terminate the top waveguide or coax connector 280 200019 001 Rev
67. to cover 1st and 2nd adjacent channels on both sides of the link receive channel The remote transmitter must be switched off for the duration of the test except to provide a reference level measurement of the wanted signal A comparison of the wanted signal to the level and frequency of the interfering signal or signals will assist analysis of the source of interference and corroboration of witnessed operational interference to the link Refer to the following section on co and adjacent channel interference for guidance on how to determine the significance of an observed interfering signal Co Channel and Adjacent Channel I nterference The co channel and adjacent channel figures for the link provide a guide to the required suppression of interference to achieve the receive performance specified for the radio in the presence of interfering signals If the interferer is within the same frequency channel as the received signal it is referred to as co channel interference If the interferer is of a level comparable to or larger than the wanted signal then the interferer will dominate and the link will fail If the interferer is close to the received signal but not co channel it is referred to as adjacent channel interference If the interferer is one channel spacing away it is referred to as a first adjacent channel interferer At this spacing the receiver is far more tolerant to interference and can cope with much larger interference than
68. type ODU IDU cable connector Cable fastening Lightning surge suppressors Ground wires Other B 2 Harris Stratex Networks Figure B 2 Datapack Page 2 PSU installation PSU model amp manufacture DC voltage polarity and rating Location Anchoring Grounding AC connection Battery backup DC connection Rack installation Rack model amp manufacture Location Anchoring Grounding Fuse panel Terminal installation Racking Refer to Racking sheet Refer to Racking sheet Grounding Other Terminal configuration data Terminal name Capacity modulation bandwidth Tx frequency Rx frequency Split Tx power ATPC settings RSL RSSI expected Circuit connections Refer to Circuit Connections sheet Refer to Circuit Connections sheet Alarm limit settings Protection configuration Protection mode Splitter combiner losses Online Terminal A side Engineering Orderwire Software version required Configuration Terminal system Craft tool NMS configuration IP address amp mask Routing Network connection Labelling IDU ODU cable Rack Terminal Trib cables NMS cable Fuse breaker panel Fuse breaker PSU Best Practi
69. up to the operational frequency and above When selecting this type of suppressor check with the supplier to determine its ability to withstand repeated strikes and its failure mode The failed mode should be signalled by a hard fault it should not fail in a way that its inability to provide protection goes unnoticed DC Passing Suppressor A dc passing suppressor is required for split mount radio installations where a single IDU ODU coaxial cable is used to carry the IF Tx and Rx traffic signals IDU ODU telemetry and DC power to the ODU There are two types of dc passing suppressors Gas Tube Matrix Gas Tube Suppressor The gas tube suppressor has been deployed extensively with split mount radio systems A gas tube shunts the inner and outer conductors which offers a high impedance except when its threshold voltage is exceeded Providing the interface circuits used at each end of the cable have been designed to withstand its relatively high let through voltage typically 800 V at the instant prior to firing it provides good protection However a gas tube does have a limited strike life and can deteriorate to a point where the tube will no longer fire or more commonly it is held on conducting by the ODU dc supply voltage on the feeder so that its normally high RF impedance is reduced to a point where it affects traffic integrity on the IDU ODU cable with a dribbling BER resulting N There is no warning provided whe
70. via the cable e Ifa maintenance loop is required it should not exceed 3 m 10 ft 280 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 4 9 Identification Provide weatherproof cable identification tags for each end of the cable This is especially applicable to sites with multiple radio installations ODU Cable Grounding The IDU ODU cable must be correctly grounded and fitted with an appropriate lightning surge suppressor to prevent equipment damage due to lightning strikes on the antenna or its support structure For guidelines on lightning surge suppressor selection and installation refer to Chapter 4 Unless otherwise specified by the equipment supplier the IDU ODU cable must be grounded at the following points Atthe top of the cable run where the cable branches off the tower to the ODU Atthe base of the tower where the cable branches off to the building Atthe point of entry to the building Where the cable run on a tower exceeds 30m 100ft a cable ground should be fitted at not more than 30m intervals or a split thereof For instance if the vertical run is 45m a cable ground should be installed at the mid point Cable grounding kits will be supplied or be available from the equipment or cable supplier Ensure the correct kit for the cable is used This is especially important for braided outer conductor cables where an incorrect kit may provide an inferior connection to the braid or inferior protection against water en
71. 0 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 lightning surge suppressor 1 12 waveguide connector fixed tuned 5 12 non tuned 5 12 selection 5 11 tuned 5 12 connector types and guidelines 5 12 connectors 3 17 feeder testing 5 20 grounding 5 9 hanger and adaptor items 5 8 hoisting and running 5 6 installation 5 3 installation guidelines 5 5 pressure window 5 15 wall feed through accessories 5 9 waveguide components 5 6 waveguide flanges CPR 3 17 PBR 3 17 PDR 3 17 UG 3 17 WR75 3 17 waveguide installation guidelines fastening 5 7 weather conditions faults 9 5 weatherproofing connectors 4 13 mastic tape 4 13 self amalgamating tape 4 14 suppressor 6 17 wet lead acid batteries 7 11 wind loading 3 14 wind loading operational 3 15 support structure 3 16 survival 3 15 wrapping guidelines mastic tape 4 13 13 Y yagi antenna 3 5 mounting 3 18 14 Harris Stratex Networks 280 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 15 SN harris stratex
72. 001 Rev 005a June 2007 7 3 When installing modules into a radio refer to Module Handling and ESD Precautions on page 7 4 Module Handling and ESD Precautions Grounding A WARNING Where the equipment requires the fitting of modules or an exchange of modules special care must be taken to avoid damage to cables and components and to avoid compromising EMC integrity Check the equipment user manual for advice on ESD precautions Where required wear proper ESD grounding straps when changing or handling modules When a module is removed it should be placed in an anti static bag while you are still connected to the equipment Similarly a module should only be removed from its anti static bag for installation when at the equipment and when connected to the equipment via an ESD grounding strap Spare modules or modules to be returned for service must be enclosed in an anti static bag e With plug in PCBs also avoid hand contact with any exposed components Handle the PCB by its edges or front panel This is not an alternative to taking correct ESD precautions Do not withdraw plug in modules by their front panel cables Use the finger pulls provided for the job Similarly do not withdraw a multi way connector via its cable always pull on the connector barrel Keep any removed blanking panels for possible future use Empty slots may need to be covered with a blanking panel to avoid compromising EMC integrity and any forced air inte
73. 005a June 2007 5 11 directly to the antenna flange connector in some instances a flexible jumper may also be required at this point to skirt past obstructions Connector attachment onto waveguide is specific to each manufacturer Always source waveguide and connectors from the same manufacturer Waveguide Connectors Table 5 2 gives general information and guidelines for connectors used with elliptical waveguide Table 5 2 Waveguide Connector Guidelines Connector Guidelines General Connectors are tapered or multi step transitions from elliptical to rectangular waveguide and mate with industry standard rectangular waveguide flanges Connectors include a flange gasket flange hardware nuts and bolts at least one pressure inlet with a 1 8 inch female pipe thread and assembly instructions Non tuned tunable and fixed tuned connectors are available depending on the waveguide type For some waveguide selections there will be a choice of connector type such as fixed tuned or tunable Non tuned connectors have a tapered transition and are recommended for use with standard grade elliptical waveguide Tuned connectors have a tapered transition plus tuning screws and are recommended for use with premium grade elliptical waveguide with the tuning permitting optimization of low VSWR Fixed tuned connectors have a stepped transition to provide alow VSWR over a broad bandwidth and are recommended for use wit
74. 1 2 30 50 1 The figures below the frequency columns are in dB and reflect the level of interference relative to the co channel C I figure that the radio can tolerate before the onset of BER degradation For example what level of interference can be tolerated by a 4xE1 16QAM radio operating in the presence of a 1 MHz wide interferer located 2 MHz away The link channel is 3 5 MHz wide 4xE1 and 16QAM Table 9 4 shows that with a 1 MHz bandwidth interferer centered 2MHz away the link has an IRF of 3 dB This means that the interferer can be up to 3 dB higher in level than the co channel C I figure for the link before BER degradation becomes noticeable From Table 9 3 on page 9 15 the co channel C I ratio for 16QAM modulation is 30 dB interferer must be no higher than 30 dB below the link signal level therefore in this example the 1 MHz wide interferer 2 MHz away must be no higher than 27 dB below the link signal level 9 16 Harris Stratex Networks Best Practices Bench Testing Bench testing refers to testing a radio at a service center using test jigs and test instruments recommended by the equipment manufacturer It especially applies to split mount radios to support off site IDU and ODU terminal and link testing Bench testing can be used to Pre configure and test a link before it goes into service Test suspected faulty equipment or equipment modules returned from the field to confirm
75. 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 3 23 Antenna installation instructions should be included with all antennas Follow these instructions to ensure correct installation Use a properly calibrated torque tool when checking for hardware tightness Install ice fall protection if there is potential for damage to the antenna and or its feeder due to falling ice or compacted snow For antenna alignment details refer to Antenna Alignment on page 3 24 Antenna Alignment Initial alignment should be carried out when an antenna is first attached to its pipe mount Typically visual or compass references are used to provide initial pointing data For more information refer to Antenna Hoisting and Attachment on page 3 21 Before You Begin Prior to attempting alignment ensure the following That preliminary compass or visual alignment has been completed Antennas at both ends and ODUS for a split mount installation are correctly set for the same polarization Frequencies and power level are set correctly as specified in the link operating licence Automatic transmit power control ATPC is disabled Protection switching is disabled for protected and diversity links The following are required for antenna alignment A rigger at each antenna A form of communication between the riggers such as cell phones or walkie talkies A means of measuring received signal strength 3 24 Harris Stratex Networks Best
76. 6 Best Practices Chapter 6 Lightning Protection and Site Grounding Requirements OVVIE Wc bine ibam e e Eie 6 2 Lightning Ch ar cteriStCS eie dete eid ptee ie eere Pre ee Ine 6 2 Damage at Tower SItes sic ioci eee o RT ete ert 6 3 Ground System Requirements 6 4 Site GroOUnding oit tee re ERIS E R 6 4 Measurement of Ground 6 4 Continuity oH Ree ERE 6 4 Ground Connection To Earth see 6 5 Single Point Building Grounding eee 6 6 Rack Gro undimng eee c DOR iit tits 6 9 Multipoint Building Grounding sse 6 10 Determining Whether a Building Is Multipoint Grounded 6 11 Mitigating the Effects of Multiple Grounding 6 11 Lightning Surge Suppressors eene 6 12 280 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 InttodUCtIOmz ener teret 6 12 Lightning Surge Suppressor Action and 6 13 Non DC Passing 6 14 DC Passing Suppressor essent enne 6 15 Suppressor Installation ener 6 16 Suppressor Installation Guidelines sess 6 16 Typical Suppressor Installation Procedure 6 17 Chapter 7 Indoor Equipment Installation Rack
77. 8 Harris Stratex Networks Best Practices Figure 3 18 Indicative head on signal pattern for a parabolic antenna Head on View Tracking Path Errors Center of main beam provides maximum signal level Outer edge of main beam 3 10 dB below main beam Trough between main beam and first side lobe 30 dB below main peak Peak of 1st side lobe 20 25 dB below main peak Trough between first and second side lobes 30 dB or more below main peak Subsequent side lobe peaks and troughs Side lobe signal readings can be confused with main beam readings This is particularly true for the first side lobe as the signal level at its center is greater than the signal level at the edges of the main beam and if tracking on an incorrect elevation or azimuth a false impression of main beam reception can be obtained Figure 3 19 shows an example of this with a simplified head on view of an antenna radiation pattern and tracking paths for three elevation settings Figure 3 19 Example Tracking Path Signals Head on View of Azimuth Tracking Paths for Different Elevations Signal Levels for Each Track 00 A Line AA represents the azimuth tracking path of a properly aligned antenna The main beam is at point 2 and the first side lobes at points 1 and 3 280 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 3 29 Line BB represents the azimuth tracking path with the antenna tilted down slightly Signal strength readings show only the first side lo
78. E1 DS1 higher than 2 1 5 Mbps and to allow in service measurement It is non transmission medium radio fiber wire and so on dependent and non system dependent meaning it supports measurement on PDH SDH and cell based systems Its performance objectives are also higher than G 821 and requires detection of errors with at least 9096 probability The move to in service performance assessment was to allow for use of built in error monitoring equipment which required a move away from bit error measurement towards block error measurement Block monitoring takes advantage of the FEC forward error correction monitoring and correction circuits built into modern transmission equipment Typically the block size equates to the FEC frame size which is specified by the number of bits or bytes per frame Block size FEC frame size At this point it is as well to note that under G 826 recommendations the performance objectives are for a hypothetical 27 500 km reference path with the total circuit split into national and international portions and the block size sized separately for different system rates Block sizes typically vary between 800 and 5 000 bits per block for bit rates from 1 5 to 5 MHz and between 4 000 and 20 000 bits per block for bit rates from 55 to 160 MHz This is in sharp contrast with the G 826 interpretation for a typical microwave link where the performance objectives apply to a single hop and for links supporting software
79. Note the antenna offset to be used left or right viewed from the rear of the antenna Mount type amp requirements Specify type of mount required 1 Std tower type pipe mount 2 Custom mount Detail the requirement Such as rooftop parapet or wall mount and note the fastening anchoring required such as anchor bolt to a brick wall or a non penetrating roof mount Mount provided and installed by Specify who best to design supply and install the mount Antenna hoisting requirements Where a hoist is required indicate the type manual or powered winch and if there are any apparent winch location difficulties Installation safety Antenna protection Feeder Cable Note if any special precautions are indicated during the installation of the antenna and its mount such as a need to close off of a section of footpath or roadway below the structure which may require a permit from a local authority Note any special protection needed such as for ice fall Type of feeder or IDU ODU cable required Feeder routing OK yes no Are there any unusual feeder routing fastening and support issues Feeder length s required State the cable run lengths required Feeder protection required yes no Note any special protection needed such as for ice fall or conduit for other localized protection Feeder attachment to structure Note how the feeder or IDU ODU cable is to be
80. S occur The measurement parameter associated with this is the Severely Errored Period Intensity SEPI G 828 also defines tighter values for error performance specifically ESR and BBER G 829 builds on G 828 to provide recommendations on error performance events for SDH multiplex and regenerator sections Comparing G 821 G 826 and G 828 Error Performance A direct comparison between G 821 and G 826 G 828 is not possible due to the differences in defining the error events G 821 is bit error oriented whereas the others are block based To enable a comparison requires knowledge of how the bit error ratio relates to the errored block specifically error distribution versus time For example if errors occur in a burst G 821 would count a number of bit errors while G 826 G 828 might count only one errored block If the errors are equally distributed vs time then each bit error can produce a block error It can be verified however that depending on the error model the requirements of G 826 and G 828 can be much tougher than G 821 8 8 Harris Stratex Networks Best Practices Protection Switching Testing protection switching is about confirming that a protected diversity or ring link operates in accordance with its protection switch settings in the presence of an equipment fault or path error The manufacturer s equipment user manual should specify the switch criteria and a procedure to check for correct operation Table 8 3 descr
81. Table 7 1 6 Inspect for any sharp edges or burrs and remove as necessary 7 8 Harris Stratex Networks Best Practices Power Supply Selection and Installation Most point to point radio systems are designed for 48 Vdc operation The exceptions are radios available with 24 Vdc or 115 230 Vac options Typically a radio specified for 48 Vdc operation will have an operating window of 40 to 60 Vdc and a 24 Vdc radio an operating window of 19 to 32 Vdc Some radios feature a wide range capability to allow direct connection to either a 48 Vdc or 24 Vdc supply Another selection consideration is connection polarity Some radios will accept a fully floating supply and allow either side to be grounded either ve or ve Others will require a ve or ve ground though the PTT carrier standard of 48 Vdc ve ground is most common Most radios for dc operation are Safety Extra Low Voltage SELV compliant where the power supply for the radio must not exceed the 60 Vdc SELV limit 60 Vdc is considered a safe voltage to touch however SELV does not place a limit on the current or energy level available which for a battery backed supply may allow many tens or even thousands of amps to be drawn under fault conditions VAN In such situations the hazards can range from local burns to explosive fire For this reason battery supplies in particular must be current limited or fused WARNING The battery bank must be installed according to m
82. a June 2007 3 1 polarization vertical for vertical The feeder mostly used is foam dieletric coax eliminating pressurization requirements Performance gain beamwidth cross polarization discrimination front to back ratio and VSWR is comparable with an equivalent sized standard solid antenna Figure 3 1 Grid Antenna m Ww To compare with other antenna types refer to Table 3 1 Standard Antenna Standard solid antennas offer an economic solution where a high degree of back and side lobe radiation suppression is not necessary radome is not fitted but is usually available as an optional extra Single and dual polarization options are also usually available Standard antennas are offered on frequency bands from 1 to 23 GHz Figure 3 2 Standard antenna To compare with other antenna types refer to Table 3 1 Harris Stratex Networks Best Practices Focal Plane Antenna Focal plane solid antennas provide an improved front to back ratio specification compared to standard antennas The reflector is deeper and the feed optimized to the reflector A radome is usually not fitted but is available as an optional extra Single and dual polarization options are usually available Focal plane antennas are typically offered on frequency bands from 1 5 to 8 GHz In North America the focal plane is generally called a deep dish antenna and is a minimum requirement at 5 9 to 6 4 GHz to meet FCC category A requirem
83. a customized Excel spreadsheet to list all relevant action items against resources and time While useful for a single link such planning is essential for networked multiple links Use of structured planning tools helps ensure all processes are efficiently addressed Permits and Licenses Ensure you have the required permits for the site and licenses for the frequencies and equipment including Possible Requirement Comment Site access Permits may be required for personnel and vehicles to enter military or key national sites Site owners and operators may require personnel to have security passes Local authority permits May be needed before an installation can commence particularly if the site is covered by visual or radio wave protection ordinances or if there are public safety issues for example when installing an antenna on the side of a building Frequency bandwidth Licensed band operation normally requires a and transmit power license to operate from the regulatory authority for the selected channel frequency pair Equipment New generation radios have capacity and other variables set in software requiring a license from the manufacturer Licenses are delivered as an encrypted software file or as a software key on a plug in card Ensure any required software license is correct for the capacity to be installed 280 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 2 5 Directions and Keys Ensure that keys and security alarm co
84. a fault or no fault found Test spares and repaired items before they are put into service Upgrade spares and repaired items to the latest SW build level before they are put into service A typical bench for a split mount link would include Mechanical supports for two ODUs Fixed and variable waveguide attenuators and short sections of flexible waveguide to simulate the link path IDU ODU cables Tributary cables Power supply The test equipment typically required to support such a bench includes The craft tool for the radio BER test set Power meter Spectrum analyzer For network operators with a medium to large investment in a particular radio such a bench has real value at the network roll out phase and in the subsequent management of service returns from the field and of repaired items returned from the manufacturer It also provides a ideal training facility for installation and service engineers 280 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 9 17 Fault Reports Good fault reporting and report management is essential for cost efficient management of the network the spares holdings and of the service team The reports should include Date and time of fault notification Time of arrival at site A listing of front panel alarm and status indications What was checked to confirm the suspected fault What work was done to fix the fault What spares were used by type and serial number Time
85. a perfect match no power reflected the return loss would be infinite For an open or short circuit termination the return loss would be zero The higher the return loss the better The following equation describes the relationship between VSWR and return loss RL dB 201og10 VSWR 1 VSWR 1 For more information about the relationships between VSWR Return Loss and Power refer to Appendix C 280 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 3 13 Tower Loading and Environmental Considerations In selecting an antenna for a particular site and support structure wind and weight loading ice loading ice fall and corrosion must be considered Wind Ice and Weight Loading The Antenna A CAUTION A CAUTION Wind loading results from wind forces acting on the antenna and its support structure It does not take much flexing of a highly directive antenna its mount or the tower to cause significant variation to the received signal level Ice loading is usually considered in tandem with wind loading for an antenna where the wind speed rating for an antenna includes a layer of radial ice or compacted snow to a depth of 25 mm to 30 mm 1 to 1 18 Ice loading is also directly applicable to tower ratings or other support structure for its ability to carry the extra weight and bear the additional wind load Weight loading of an antenna is a parameter used in conjunction with the wind forces acting on it to gauge the suitability
86. able Hazards Laser products are subject to international and US federal regulations and practices IEC60825 1 and 21CFR1040 10 require manufacturers to certify each laser product as Class I II or IV depending on the characteristics of the laser radiation emitted In terms of health and safety Class I products present the least eye hazard while Class IV products present the greatest hazard A label specifying the Class used should be placed on all devices equipped with a laser transmitter Class I laser products provide no danger to personnel from the laser transmitter when the system is in its operating configuration All HSX radios and multiplexers equipped with laser transmitters use Class 1 devices Other transmission products or test equipment used in conjunction with HSX products may have laser transmitters of Class II or higher While it is unlikely that Class IIIb and Class IV lasers will be encountered in telecommunications installations should a label identify either take extra care to avoid exposure as they can cause serious injury Laser and Fiber Optic Cable Safety Guidelines When working with optical fibers observe the following guidelines to minimize the potential for injury Until checked and confirmed otherwise regard all laser ports including unterminated fiber cables as live VAN Laser light within the infra red or ultra violet spectrum is invisible to the eye WARNING Avoid direct exposur
87. abolic antenna Note the slight rise in level at 180 which at approximately 80 dB down on the main beam indicates the antenna has an 80 dB front to back ratio 280 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 3 25 Figure 3 16 Typical Pattern Envelope and Measured Pattern 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 Antenna Directivity dB Down From Main Beam 80 90 100 Radiation Pattern Envelope Measured Radiation Pattern 5 10 15 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 Azimuth Degrees From Main Beam Figure 3 17 shows an example of a manufacturer s Radiation Pattern Envelope RPE Manufacturers normally guarantee their production antennas will not have any peak exceeding the RPE by more than 3 dB The top pair of lines shows the E and H patterns for the wanted polarization the lower pair show the corresponding E and H patterns for a cross polarized signal For the main beam the E and H patterns are normally coincident but for the side lobes there can be up to a 5 dB difference 3 26 Harris Stratex Networks Best Practices Figure 3 17 Example Radiation Pattern Envelope RPE Radiation Pattern Envelope RPE List Antenna Type Number VHLP4 71W RPE 1686 1686 4 00 Foot Antenna 7 125 8 500 GHz Single Polarized Gain 36 50 dBi at 7 81 GHz Engineering Approved 13 November 2000 Envelope for a Horizontally Polarized Antenna HH HV Envelope for a Vertically Polarized Antenna VV VH ANDREW
88. ack ground bar avoid stacking multiple ground lugs on a single ground bar connection If it becomes necessary to replace equipment and its ground wire and its ground lug is towards the bottom of the stack other grounds must be disconnected to remove the needed one which will disrupt ground connectivity to other equipment In order to maximize protection all equipment connected to waveguide coax from the tower must be installed in a rack close to where the waveguide coax enters the rack and the rack ground bar installed accordingly e If the cable s enter towards the top of the rack such as with an overhead cable tray installation then the rack ground bar must be installed at the top of the rack and the radio equipment installed top down in the rack If the cable s enter low such as with a raised floor installation then the rack ground bar must be installed at the bottom of the rack and the radio equipment installed bottom up in the rack Wherearack is fully populated with radio equipment such that waveguide coax cables terminate to radio equipment at all points in a rack the rack ground bar must be installed where the cables enter the rack at the top for top entry and at the bottom for bottom entry Figure 6 4 on page 6 10 illustrates the effects of incorrect installation of a rack ground bar for top entry coax Any leak through surge current must pass through the height of the rack to be returned to ground via the rack ground b
89. additional need for a dehydrator installation At 2 Ghz 7 8 foam dielectric coax has an attenuation of about 6 1 dB 100m compared to 5 75 dB for air dielectric coax 280 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 5 1 Where attenuation on very long feeders is an issue a lower attenuation figure can be achieved by waveguide which offers a solution down to about 1 7 GHz 7 8 foam dielectric coax has an attenuation of about 6 1 dB 100m at 2 GHz 4 8 dB 100m for 1 1 4 in whereas elliptical waveguide at the same frequency exhibits an attenuation of 1 2 dB 100m but does so with much greater physical size weight minimum bend radius and cost Cost must also include the need for a dehydrator installation It may therefore be much more cost effective to use coax and go one size larger in antenna diameter to help offset the higher attenuation of coax Antennas with foam dielectric feedheads should be a first choice for use with foam dielectric feeders Where an antenna has an air dielectric feedhead it is not necessary for the low Tx power installations being considered here to install a feedhead dehydrator desiccator when used with foam dielectric coax For frequency bands above 3 GHz standard grade elliptical waveguide is recommended Exceptions include For very short runs foam or air dielectric coax may provide acceptably low signal attenuation and do so at much lower cost of supply and installation Bear in mind that coaxial cables
90. al Care must be taken when mating between the same series or a different series to ensure the correct selection of gasket or combination of gaskets Check the assembly instructions and or manufacturers catalogs for details Figure 5 6 Example CPR G PDR UG grooved left and CPR F UG un grooved 5 14 Harris Stratex Networks Best Practices Connector Guidelines Pressurizable Choke Cover e Choke Cover flanges are available in MIL and IEC codes Depending on the Flanges waveguide size they are either rectangular or round and require gaskets for sealing The choke flange gets its name from the 1 4 wavelength slot or groove in the face of the flange which in combination with its relationship with the waveguide opening is designed to provide cancellation of any RF leakage at the join Choke flanges have application where RF leakage must be kept to an absolute minimum and in feeders for high power transmission where any discontinuity might result in arcing across the gap CBR CAR and UG equivalent choke flanges include a gasket groove choke and tapped holes for mating with cover flanges or cover gasket flanges Two choke flanges cannot be mated UBR UAR and UG equivalent cover flanges have no gasket groove and have clear holes for mating with a choke flange cover gasket flange or with another cover flange Where two cover flanges are mated a special gasket is required for pressurization PBR and PAR cover ga
91. an make hoisting difficult and dangerous especially when winds are gusting Install only when wind velocities are low and weather conditions are expected to remain stable 3 22 Harris Stratex Networks Attaching Best Practices Double check that all fastening nuts and bolts are correctly torqued Refer to Table 3 3 for correct torque settings Note that there are two hardware types stainless and galvanized each requires different torque settings Correct torquing is essential to ensure antenna survivability during high wind conditions Table 3 3 Torque Table 5 M6 M8 MIO0 M12 M16 M20 Stainless Steel N m 4 5 77 18 7 39 2 65 1 161 lb ft 3 3 5 7 13 8 28 9 48 118 7 Galvanized Steel N m 2 7 4 5 11 1 22 38 95 185 Ib ft 2 0 3 3 8 1 16 2 28 70 1 136 If side braces or struts are included install according to the manufacturer s instructions As a general rule all antennas 1 8 m or greater must have a side strut installed except for antennas with a customized mount for direct ODU attachment which typically require a side strut on diameters 1 2 m or greater If such antennas are received without a side strut check with the supplier manufacturer to determine wind load specification compliance A strut must be installed to a tower member at an angle of no more than 25 degrees in relation to the antenna axis refer to Figure 3 14 for guidance Figure 3 14 Antenna Strut Location 280
92. and construction of the collar and coupling is specific to the radio model and manufacturer This collar is normally supplied fitted to the antenna by the antenna manufacturer For correct ODU installation always follow the manufacturer s instructions Figure 4 1 shows an example of an antenna mounting bracket fitted with a customized ODU collar Figure 4 1 Antenna Mounting Bracket With ODU Collar The antenna mounting bracket will carry the antenna offset from center to provide clearance for the ODU from the pole mount The offset can be to the left or to the right An installation datapack should include information on which side it is to be attached left or right side offset An incorrect choice may make installation removal of the ODU difficult and also mean less than best access to the azimuth and elevation adjusters The ODU may be a single transceiver design 1 0 optimized or dual transceiver 1 1 optimized Dual transceiver ODUs may be fitted with a single transceiver for non protected operation or two for hot standby or diversity operation Harris Stratex Networks gt CAUTION gt CAUTION Best Practices Figure 4 2 shows two 1 0 ODUs fitted to a dual mount for protected operation Figure 4 2 Dual Mounted ODUs For information on remote mounted ODUS protected installations ODU grounding and ODU temperature considerations refer to Remote and Indoor Mounted ODUs on page 4 4 Protected C
93. and ensure the waveguide ends remain protected from moisture and dust ingress until connector termination 1 Metric sizing of M3 M4 etc refers to the metric diameter of the threaded section of bolt M3 is 3 mm M4 is 4 mm The spanner size required is the distance across the flats of the bolt head which for an M3 is 5 5mm and for an 4 is 7 mm The imperial A F measurement A F across flats is in inches and while the A F spanner sizes indicated are a close match they are not an exact conversion and may therefore not fit precisely 5 4 Harris Stratex Networks Best Practices Waveguide Installation Guidelines Prior to hoisting ensure all equipment to be used such as ropes pulley blocks and hoisting grips are fit for purpose and in a fully serviceable condition Install the connector for the top end of the waveguide before hoisting It is much easier to do this at ground level Refer to Waveguide and Coax Connector Assembly on page 5 11 At the equipment end a flexible jumper waveguide or coax is normally used to connect the radio to the waveguide in the overhead cable tray It is at this jumper waveguide junction that the dehydrator connection is made for pressurization of the waveguide Refer to Pressurization Equipment and Installation on page 5 21 for details Table 5 1 provides guidelines for waveguide hoisting running and fastening Table 5 1 Waveguide Hoisting Running and Fastening Guidelines Task
94. and strip back tools where recommended These will provide a much more accurate cut and reduce the likelihood of unwanted cut damage Ensure the outer conductor is not scored when the sheath is cut Scoring will reduce the strength of the outer which may cause the outer to crack or break when the feeder is flexed Ensure that when cutting and trimming waveguide or air dielectric coax that no cuttings fall into its mouth For waveguide and pressurizable air dielectric connectors at the building end e Remove the air inlet plug and replace with a Schrader valve or other pressure connector provided Use PTFE tape around the thread to ensure an air tight seal Ensure the correct gasket or gaskets are used in the mating and that the pressure window has its pressure side on the feeder antenna side of the transition Where crimp connectors are being used with solid coax ensure the correct crimp tool is used Use of general purpose crimp tools may result in an unsound installation with physical connections that may deteriorate over time Where a connector is to be re used a re attachment kit may be recommended or required This particularly applies to waveguide and to foam and air dielectric coax connectors All weather exposed connectors must be weatherproofed For general guidance on connector weatherproofing refer to Weatherproofing Connectors on page 4 13 in Chapter 4 280 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 5 19 Waveguid
95. anufacturers instructions and be protected such that tools or other electrically conducting objects cannot fall across bare battery terminals A further SELV requirement is that the secondary circuit supply side of the power supply must have no direct connection with the primary power source the 115 230 Vac mains input The secondary circuit must derive its power from a transformer converter or equivalent isolation device or from a battery For supply selection and installation topics refer to DC Power Supply Types and Reliability Considerations on page 7 10 Power Supply Installation and DC Connection on page 7 12 For SELV regulatory details refer to IEC publication EN 60950 Most countries require type and safety certification of the power supply such as compliance with IEC or UL standards Check local regulations for exact requirements 280 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 7 9 DC Power Supply Types and Reliability Considerations The type of power supply needed will depend primarily on the load and reliability requirements While load capacity is self evident reliability dc supply continuity considerations include 1 redundancy load sharing hot plug in and battery backup Power systems are available for low capacity single radio installations through to systems for high demand telecommunications centers Small capacity systems are available for rack mounting Guidance is provided on e N 1 Redundancy
96. ar and MGB Figure 6 5 on page 6 10 illustrates the effects of correct installation of a rack ground bar for top entry coax Any leak through surge current is returned more directly to ground rather than passing through the rack and installed equipment Note that if the rack is not isolated from other non MGB ground points there will be other possible current paths through the rack This may occur where a rack is anchored bolted to a ground poured concrete floor or other equipment in the rack is grounded via one or more different building grounds such as to an ac mains supply ground or a telco ground 280 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 6 9 Figure 6 4 Incorrect location of Rack Ground Bar for Top entry Coax Rack aT Rack ground bar Any residual current passes through rack Figure 6 5 Correct Location of Rack Ground Bar for Top entry Coax Rack ground bar Rack Any residual current does not pass through rack Multipoint Building Grounding Multipoint grounding is where the AC and or telco grounds are not bonded to the site tower ground Instead their grounding is provided by separately installed ground rods or similar With such an installation strike induced voltage gradients in the ground can cause damaging current flows in equipment connected to the different ground points The primary objective at such sites is to reduce ground path impedance between the ground attachment points between the equipment and bet
97. art 101 280 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 XX Best Practices Conventions and Terminology Graphical Cues The following icons function as graphical cues used to characterize particular types of associated supporting information N A caution icon denotes important information pertaining to damage to equipment loss of data or corruption of files CAUTION VAN A warning icon denotes danger to life and or limb WARNING mem A note icon denotes additional information you may require to complete the procedure or understand the function Use of Bold Font Bold font may be used for the names of on screen elements such as fields buttons and drop down selection lists tabs keywords commands and for keys on the keyboard Bold font may also used to indicate commands that the user needs to type in Use of Italic Font Throughout this manual italic font is used to emphasize words and phrases to introduce new terms and for the titles of printed publications Common Terminology Click Point the mouse pointer at the item you want to select then quickly press and release the left mouse button Right Click Point the mouse pointer at the item you want to select then quickly press and release the right mouse button 280 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 xxi xxii Harris Stratex Networks Chapter 1 Safety This chapter provides safety information and guidelines for installing and
98. at the mating flange and gasket selected for the waveguide is correct for the antenna flange Refer to Waveguide Connectors on page 5 12 in Chapter 5 For split mount installations the ODU normally fastens to the rear of the antenna on a radio specific customized attachment with integral feed coupling The antennas are supplied ready fitted with the customized attachment and are specific to a radio manufacturer and model Advantages of this solution include quick and easy ODU installation and no feeder loss 280 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 3 17 Shipping While radio hardware is becoming more compact and lighter the size of an antenna is constrained by the laws of physics For 1 m 3 ft antenna diameters and above the air freight costs for the antenna may be considerably more than for the radio Where possible plan ahead to allow for surface transportation of larger antennas In some instances the savings may amount to the cost of the antenna Some grid antennas are available as full kitsets and some standard and shielded antennas are available in split or semi kitset form which can reduce volume and cost Antenna Mount I nstallation This section describes the pipe mount frames to which antennas are fastened Example installations for tower building and rooftop are shown Mount Types The industry standard mount is a pipe mount This pipe is vertically oriented and is usually attached to a tower with heavy galva
99. ations they are normally connected to a single antenna via a combiner which impacts attenuates both the transmit and receive paths For information on combiners refer to Combiners on page 4 5 For dual transceiver ODUs it is more common to have a transmit switch and receive combiner which when connected to a single antenna has a reduced impact on path attenuation A typical loss figure for a transmit switch is 1 5 dB which when used with an equal loss receive combiner of 3 5 3 5 dB means the total one way attenuation is 5 dB compared to 7 dB for a comparable equal loss combiner only solution Combiners may be either equal loss or unequal loss For equal loss combiners the loss attenuation per side is typically 3 5 dB 3 5 3 5 dB which applies to both the transmit and receive directions meaning the additional total one way attenuation compared to a non protected link is 7 dB Unequal or asymmetric combiners are frequently used on the rain affected bands of 13 GHz and above These are combiners which have ratios such as 7 1 5 dB or 10 1 dB The rationale for using unequal ratios is that they can be shown to lower annual outage due to rain fades as compared to links deployed with equal loss combiners Consider a 7 5 1 5 dB combiner with the 1 5 dB loss side assigned to the or 280 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 4 5 main side The A side additional path attenuation is just 3 dB as compared to 7 dB for an equa
100. axial feeders with the exception of the sections on pressurization For pressurization of waveguide and air dielectric coax refer to Pressurization Equipment and Installation on page 5 21 Where reference to waveguide is made in this section it is to be interpreted as also including coaxial cable unless specifically stated Installation Precautions If the feeder installation is on a tower or high building correct safety procedures must be followed and only certified riggers engaged to carry out the work Follow local site safety requirements Regardless where necessary set appropriate signs such as Danger Men Working Overhead and Hard Hat Area and the immediate danger area around the foot of a tower or building must be closed off to the public and vehicles System performance can be seriously degraded by the ingress of dust or moisture to waveguide air dielectric coax or associated RF units and antenna flanges Ensure that waveguide and cable ends and all flanges are covered protected until immediately prior to termination and mating This applies to all installation and equipment change out situations Antennas with air dielectric feedheads and waveguide components such as connectors bends and twists are usually supplied from new with self adhesive seals to protect against the ingress of moisture and dust during transportation and handling Seals must be removed prior to installation System performance w
101. be peaks 4 and 5 In some instances the side lobe peaks are unequal due to antenna characteristics which can lead to the larger peak being mistaken for the main beam The correct method for locating the main beam in this case is to set the azimuth position midway between the first side lobe peaks and then adjust the elevation for maximum signal Line CC represents an azimuth tracking path with the antenna tilted down further still The first side lobe signal peaks 6 and 7 appear as one peak leading to a mistaken interpretation of a main beam The correct method for locating the main beam is to set the azimuth at mid peak between 6 and 7 and then adjust elevation for maximum signal This first side lobe peaking is probably the most frequent cause of misalignment in both azimuth and elevation especially so if one side lobe peaks higher than the other as shown in Figure 3 20 A common error is to move the antenna left to right along line DD or top to bottom along line EE always ending up with the maximum signal at position 1 Figure 3 20 Example Tracking Path Signals Centered on the First Side Lobe Head on View of Azimuth and Elevation Signal Levels for Each Track Tracking Paths Centered on the First Side Lobe Chapter 4 Split Mount Radios ODU and Cable nstallation This chapter addresses installation guidelines for the ODU and IDU ODU cable running fixing grounding connectors and lightning surge suppressors Refer to
102. cable grounds are satisfactory tick Yes If existing feeder cable grounds are not satisfactory tick No and describe the deficiencies and remedial action required at e On the tower Tower departure Building entry grounding to the MGB 7 Internal Ground Wire Connections What to Check Procedure Check that all equipment within the building is correctly grounded Visually inspect all ground wire connections from the MGB to equipment racks power supply and telco equipment Measure resistances between installed equipment and the MGB which must all be less than 1 ohm and preferably not more than 0 5 ohms Where single point grounding has not been installed and where a change to single point grounding is not practical then good ground bonding between installed equipment and from equipment to ground is especially important to minimize the impact of high current flows between ground points due to strike induced voltage gradients in the ground In particular Ensure there is direct bonding using large diameter minimum 21 mm 4 AWG wire between the different ground attachment points such as the building entry ground bar MGB the AC mains ground and telco ground Wire runs must be as direct as possible and connect between each point directly do not connect in series Bear in mind that what is needed is a ground ring inside the building Racks must be separately grounded from their ground bars to the MGB using min
103. ccur between different grounding points In effect with single point grounding the ground referenced voltage for all equipment in the building rises and falls at the same level as the strike induced voltage gradient passes through the earth thereby removing the possibility of damaging currents 6 6 Harris Stratex Networks Best Practices flowing between equipment N If the building has a concrete floor in direct contact with the ground ground poured concrete all ground connected equipment within the building must be CAUTION isolated from the floor using insulating plinths or pads to avoid defeating the single point ground Figure 6 3 on page 6 8 shows an example of recommended grounding practice for a split mount installation using single point grounding 280 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 6 7 Figure 6 3 Example split mount installation with single point building ground ODU amp antenna V m M Lightning surge suppressor NI ODU and suppressor grounds Cable ground ODU cable supported by black cable ties at not more than 1m 3 ft intervals Must not run adjacent to tower lightning ground or electrical cables Install additional cable grounds at not more than 25m 80 ft intervals if the height of cable on the tower exceeds 50m 165 ft All ground cables for equipment within the building are connected to the master ground bar This single po
104. ces 280 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 Racking The Racking form provides a visual guide for where new equipment is to be installed in a rack Its layout is shown in Figure B 3 Figure B 3 Racking Data Racking Data Project reference Link reference Site A name Site A terminal Site B name Site B terminal Date 44 42 41 40 39 38 37 36 35 24 33 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 m OQ RR Site A Breaker panel Existing microwave link installations RXN Terminal No E33 Patch panel NxE1 Existing GSM installation 44 43 42 41 40 39 38 37 36 35 24 33 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 D O m CO amp OO m OQ RB OO Site B Geerad breaker panel RXN Terminal No E34 Patch panel NxE1 New GSM installation Use the Text Box facility to insert and describe racked components Green fill indicates new installation B 4 Harris Stratex Networks Best Practices Circuit Connections The Circuit Connections form supports capture of circuit trib interconnection data Its layout is shown in Figure B 4 Figure B 4 Circuit Connections Form Company Name Circuit Connections
105. checking why there is a supply voltage alarm or investigate a receiver if the far end transmitter is in alarm Table 9 1 Suggested Order of Alarm Investigation Description Step Alarm Type 1 Supply voltage alarm 2 Hardware alarms 3 Software alarms 4 Performance path alarms 5 Outside installation Check that the power supply voltage is within the required range for the equipment Check specific hardware alarms which may point to a component failure If a tributary fault is indicated check the related cables and connectors and the alarm status of the connected equipment Check for software corruption and terminal configuration alarms Check Tx power Rx signal level and G 826 path performance data Inspect the feeder or IDU ODU cable connectors lightning surge suppressor s and antenna 9 6 Harris Stratex Networks Best Practices I ndirectly Detected and Undetected Faults This refers to faults that go undetected by equipment alarm monitors or faults indicated by a module that is not the source of the fault Clearance requires a process of elimination based on experience knowledge of the equipment and sound troubleshooting logic For example a noisy receiver local oscillator may cause a high BER condition and possibly a demux alarm The first approach may be to replace the demux module but it would not be until the RF module was replaced that the problem would be resolved Similarly inco
106. ck rails using rack ears designed for the purpose or by other means Trib cables should be neatly secured within the rack and have identification tabs or rings attached at each end to identify their connect to and connect from points A convenient device for preparing labels is a hand held battery powered label printer using thin adhesive backed label strip The strip can be neatly wrapped around the cable to form a flag Handling Fiber Optic Cables Fiber optic cables require special attention when handling Whenremoving the fiber optic cables from their package avoid any action that may cause the fibers to bend or coil excessively Glass fibers are fragile and can break Avoid using tie wraps to secure fiber cables If pulled tight excessive local pressure may cause fibers to break Avoid bending fiber cable too sharply The minimum bending radius is typically 10 times the diameter of the cable For single patch optic cable the minimum bending radius is 50mm 2 Always cap the ends of unused optical connectors Dirty or dusty optical cable ends can cause bit errors Harris Stratex Networks AN WARNING gt WARNING A CAUTION Best Practices e As with conventional connectors wear on fiber connectors can induce power loss which may eventually cause errors Connectors are rated by cycles one connect disconnect is one cycle Ceramic optical connectors are rated at around 500 cycles metal connectors
107. d so must be inspected on a routine basis for maintenance Non pressurized Desiccator The non pressurized breathing desiccator is a canister filled with a silica gel desiccant through which air is forced out of or into as the feeder pressure changes against atmospheric pressure As the feeder pressure decreases incoming air passes through the desiccant which absorbs the moisture Static desiccators are available with capacities to last many months on a small tight system of 28 liters 1 cubic foot or less They are normally direct mounted on a feeder connector via its 1 8 in NPT pressure fitting or where no pressure fitting is provided through a purpose fitted pressure inlet They are typically used to ensure dry air for very short feeders and for air dielectric antenna feeds and or combiners at the end of a foam feeder Breathing desiccators are normally disposable and inexpensive to spare Refer to Figure 5 9 on page 5 22 280 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 5 21 Figure 5 9 Example static desiccator installation Pressurized Hand Pump Systems Pressurized hand pump systems are lightweight portable air drying systems where removal of moisture is accomplished by pumping air into the feeder via a silica gel desiccant They are suitable for small tight systems with a volume of 280 liters 10 cubic feet or less The desiccant can be regenerated by baking it in an oven at 170 C 350 F for approximately four hours when the color w
108. d Transmission dB Power 96 Power 96 Loss dB 1 80 10 88 8 162 91 838 0 370 1 85 10 51 8 802 91 108 0 404 1 90 10 16 9 629 90 371 0 440 1 95 9 84 10 370 89 630 0 475 2 00 9 54 11 110 88 890 0 511 2 05 9 26 11 850 88 150 0 548 2 10 8 98 12 660 87 340 0 584 2 15 8 75 13 330 86 670 0 621 2 20 8 52 14 060 85 940 0 658 2 25 8 30 14 190 85 210 0 695 2 30 8 09 15 520 84 480 0 732 2 35 7 89 16 240 83 760 0 770 2 40 771 16 960 83 040 0 807 2 45 7 53 17 670 82 330 0 844 2 50 7 36 18 370 81 630 0 882 3 00 6 02 25 000 75 000 1 249 3 50 5 11 30 860 69 140 1 603 4 00 4 44 36 000 64 000 1 938 4 50 3 93 40 500 59 500 2 255 5 00 3 52 44 450 55 550 2 553 C 2 Harris Stratex Networks Appendix D Typical Fault Scenarios Table D 1 provides fault descriptions probable causes and recommended actions for a range of typical path related faults General hardware and software fault alarms are not included as with few exceptions they are equipment specific However for a software alarm not related to any software update action or terminal reconfiguration rebooting the terminal power off pause power on may be worth trying The scenarios assume you have typical NMS or craft tool access to performance and alarm events Table D 1 Typical Alarm Scenarios Description Probable Cause Recommended Actions Cannot establish management communications with a remote terminal s Pathlossorequipment Check
109. d Wire Connections on page A 12 Site Grounding and Lightning Protection Checklist on page 13 Installation Strategy for a New Installation This strategy sets out the points of reference to assist in deciding whether or not a new installation should proceed and if so what if any remedial action should be taken beforehand fthesite has a recent history of equipment failures due to lightning strikes and the affected equipment has been correctly installed then new installations should not commence until reasons for the failures have been identified and the causes remedied Failure to do so may void the supplier s warranty on the newly installed equipment fthesiteis lightning prone but has no history of strike damage to installed radio equipment then a new installation may commence providing the basics for good site grounding are met This should mean The site has single point or full perimeter grounding or if not the site has good internal bonding between all ground attachment points External ground connections for the tower and at building entry are visually correct and where measurement of ground resistance is possible that readings are within limits 280 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 7 Existing installations have their feeders or ODU cables correctly grounded on the tower at the point of leaving the tower and just prior to building entry If the basics are not met an installation should not proceed un
110. d second ratio G 826 measurement 8 7 shielded antenna 3 3 shielded battery terminals 1 5 shipping 3 18 side bracing antenna 3 23 side lobe signal readings 3 29 single point grounding A 9 site annual inspection 9 2 determing ground system type 6 11 external ground checks A 10 grounding 6 4 multiple point 6 10 requirements 6 1 resistance measurement 6 4 single point building 6 6 grounding checks A 9 lightning damage history A 8 lightning prone location A 8 permits 2 5 security 1 9 single point grounding checks A 9 survey 2 4 survey checklist A 1 survey formset A 1 soil resistance measurement 6 5 solar gain 11 ODU 4 8 outdoor cabinets 7 3 space diversity link switch tests 8 9 spares 9 3 spectrum analyzer interference measurement 9 14 split mount radio 4 1 benefits 4 1 ODU installation 4 2 standard antenna 3 2 standards RF safety 1 4 static dehydrator connection 5 25 purging 5 25 static electricity 1 10 static systems 5 21 storage batteries 7 11 sealed lead acid 7 11 wet lead acid 7 11 Stratex radios IP address assignments 2 10 sun shield ODU 4 8 support structure antenna 3 16 supporting IDU ODU cable 4 9 surge suppressor 6 12 non dc passing 6 14 T tape self amalgamating 4 14 temperature considerations indoor equipment installation 7 3 terminals fitting 7 7 terminology iii xxi test equipment installation 2 7 test jig 12 bench testing 9 17 testing waveguide and coaxial feeder 5 20 tests c
111. d summarizes actions required It should be read in conjunction with check and procedures guide beginning with step 1 Lightning Prone Location on page A 8 Where there are significant areas of non conformance or concern these must be addressed prior to the commencement of a new installation Refer to Installation Strategy for a New Installation on page A 7 for points of reference The Excel based Survey Formset includes editable PC and hardcopy versions of this checklist The hardcopy version is displayed in Figure A 6 through to Figure A 8 280 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 A 13 Figure A 6 Ground and Lightning Protection Checklist Hardcopy Page 1 Company Name Ground and Lightning Protection Checklist Site Inspected by Date Item Response Lightning prone location Yes Indicate the number and severity of thunderstorms typically experienced per year No History of lightning damage Yes Describe frequency of damage the nature of the damage and when damage was last reported No Is a proper site ground Yes system installed confirmed by site installation records No Describe any deficiencies in the installed site ground system or if no installation record is available Is single point MGB Yes grounding or full perimeter grounding installed No Describe existing grounds for a Waveguide coax feeders and ODU cables at the entrance to the building b Racks Include whether or not racks are anc
112. d the higher the mismatch the greater the VSWR The nominal feed point impedance for point to point solid and grid antennas is 50 ohms When the VSWR is unity all power to an antenna apart from any resistance heating losses will be radiated When not at unity a proportion of the power to an antenna will be reflected back to its source with the amount reflected dependant on how bad the mismatch is The combination of the original signal traveling down a feeder towards the antenna on transmit or opposite during receive and the reflected signal sets up a standing wave on the feeder The voltage ratio of the two signals or waves is known as the VSWR e An antenna will typically have close to unity VSWR at its mid band resonant point with the edges of its specified bandwidth representing the maximum VSWR points Most antennas for point to point licensed band operation have a VSWR of less than 1 2 1 High performance antennas typically have a VSWR specification of less than 1 08 1 To determine how significant a VSWR figure is consider the following for a typical 50 ohm antenna used in a licensed band point to point microwave link with a maximum transmitter power of 1 W Table 3 2 gives the power losses for VSWR ratios of 1 1 1 and 1 3 1 Table 3 2 Example Showing the Low Significance of VSWR VSWR Ratio 1 1 1 1 3 1 Viewed as Good Mediocre Power loss due to antenna reflection at one 0 01 dB 0 07 dB end 5 Wher
113. ded power extension cords and missing or doubtful safety grounds Do not work alone if potentially hazardous conditions exist in your work space Never assume that power is disconnected from a circuit Always check the circuit before starting work Locate the emergency power off switch for the room in which you are working so that if an electrical accident occurs you can quickly turn off the power Ensure equipment is correctly protected with a fuse or circuit breaker The power supply battery can have a short circuit current capacity of many hundreds of amps If short circuited before the fuse or circuit breaker the resultant flashover can cause serious burn injuries Ensure battery terminals and leads are suitably shielded against accidental short circuit Install equipment in compliance with the following international or national electrical codes International Electromechanical Commission IEC 60364 Part 1 through Part 7 United States National Fire Protection Association NFPA70 United States National Electrical Code Canada Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 CSA C22 1 Codes that apply to your country Complete the entire installation and check the grounding including connected peripheral equipment before applying power to the radio system Disconnect power to the radio system before replacing equipment except as may be specified in the relevant equipment manual for powered up swap out or installation of fie
114. des for the site are available and that the installation crew get clear directions to the site Include any special instructions such as to watch for stock and to close all farm gates behind them or to contact the operations center on arrival and on departure Installation Datapack An important requirement is the installation and commissioning datapack It must have all information needed by the installation crew for the links and sites involved including Network management interconnection and terminal IP address data Commissioning checklist e As built final site inspection and sign off forms Refer to Appendix B for example Installation and Commissioning formsets Equipment Verification Bench Test Before going to a site check that the equipment to be installed is correct and complete Unpack the equipment and inspect the contents to ensure that the packing lists and the box labels are what was ordered Also inspect the accessories especially any optional accessories ordered and other small items that may have been missed during packing Ensure the Tx Rx terminal Tx high or Tx low and its associated antenna s and cabling goes to the correct site Carrying out a bench test to confirm correct link operation before despatch to sites has merit where sites are remote or distant or installation deadlines cannot accommodate out of box failures 2 6 Harris Stratex Networks Best Practices Tools Consumables and T
115. e fitted at not more than 30m intervals or a split thereof For instance if the vertical run is 45 m a grounding kit should be installed at the mid point Grounding kits will be supplied by or be available from the equipment or waveguide cable supplier Ensure the correct kit is used 280 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 5 9 Feeder Grounding Guidelines Always follow the instructions included with the grounding kit General considerations are Where possible the ground wire must connect to the tower or structure at a sharp downward angle The ground wire must not be installed at an upward angle The ground wire must not be looped or spiralled Lightning takes the shortest path to ground Ifthe ground wire is supplied with a crimped lug and the wire is too long for a correct installation cut the lug off trim the wire to length and attach a new crimp lug The tower structure end of the ground wire is normally bolted to a clamp such as an angle adaptor or to a purpose fitted ground bar Before fastening the clamp scrape any paint or oxidation from the tower points of contact to ensure there will be a good low resistance contact Afterwards liberally apply zinc rich paint or conductive grease around the clamp to provide protection against corrosion Atnon standard installations such as building tops or sides of buildings follow the same general guidelines but where proper grounding points are not provided
116. e 7 3 Power Supply Selection and Installation on page 7 9 Tributary Cabling on page 7 14 Radio equipment and its associated dc power supply must be installed in a restricted access area such as a secure equipment room closet or cabinet Radio equipment should be installed in the same premises as its dc power supply and be located in the same immediate area such as adjacent racks or cabinets as any other equipment that is connected to the same dc power supply 280 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 7 1 Rack Installation N A rack must be correctly grounded For more information refer to Grounding on page 7 4 CAUTION Ensure the rack is correctly anchored and top bracing fitted if required If an existing rack is to be used check to see that the mechanical loading of a new installation does not affect rack stability New open frame or cabinet racks will normally be supplied as kitsets Follow the manufacture s instructions for correct assembly If a new its location should be noted in the installation datapack Install the rack grounding bar according to the feeder entry point onto the rack at the top of the rack for feeders supplied from an overhead cable tray or the bottom of the rack for raised floor installations Refer to Rack Grounding on page 6 9 For cabinet racks If a plinth is required prepare and install the plinth first Create knock outs for cable entry if required before th
117. e adjacent to the tower ground wire or electrical services cables Select a route that is unlikely to be damaged by riggers on the tower or restrict their movement on the tower Do not run the cable along the topside of cross members to avoid it being stepped on Do not run the cable along the tower legs as these are the primary attachment points for pipe mounts Ensure there is support for the cable at intervals of not more than 1 m 3 ft or the interval specified in the equipment installation manual Do not use a bending radius less than that specified by the cable supplier Ensure the cable cannot flex in the wind Where necessary use rod supports such as for the section of cable between the tower and the ODU Ensure there is adequate physical cable protection at locations where ice fall from towers may occur Supporting the cable Normal practice is to use UV resistant cable ties though cable hangers and adaptors can be used Do not tie to an existing feeder or ODU cable Do not tie to a lightning ground wire or to electrical cables Do not overtighten the ties During installation Cut cable tie ends off flush with the grip Left exposed cut ends can be sharp enough to cause a serious skin injury Where the cable is entering a building via a wall feed through assembly provide a drip loop or ensure the cable runs at a slight uphill angle to the building to avoid water entry to the building
118. e and Coax Feeder Testing For elliptical waveguide and coax feeders a return loss measurement is recommended If possible the measurement should be at the radio attachment point to include the complete feeder run and antenna The measurement data will confirm the integrity of the feeder and antenna installation and provide a valuable reference for any future maintenance action where the feeder or its antenna is suspect The most complete and convenient measurement solution is provided by a handheld battery operated microwave transmission line analyzer which includes measurement of return loss feeder loss and distance to fault discontinuity An optional power meter for power measurement is available with some instruments Test data can be saved to file for future reference Figure 5 8 shows an analyzer with a 3 to 20 GHz capability Accessories include arange of cables and adaptors to connect to waveguide or coax connectors Figure 5 8 Example portable test set Other measurement solutions for a return loss measurement include a network analyzer or a power meter in conjunction with a directional coupler A purpose designed transmission line analyzer and some network analyzers provide an ability to frequency sweep a feeder and its associated antenna A power meter and directional coupler provides a measurement just at the operational frequency it uses the radio transmitter to provide the test signal However the combined cost of a
119. e n e E pA e aia eal ee ithe 3 23 Antenna Al PnMent c ete re Rb R 3 24 Before You Begin de detener 3 24 Alignment Basics iseni oeer sneri enne emen est 3 25 Aheniment Procedure encre eee 3 27 Locating the Main Beam eene 3 28 Tracking Path Errors 3 29 Chapter 4 Split Mount Radios ODU and Cable Installation MAD 4 1 ODU Installation sci sess ee cete DERE 4 2 Remote and Indoor Mounted ODUSs 4 4 Protected Configurations ierit e UR Ueber 4 5 Combine nece ett eee p eee erre Etre rper 4 5 Outdoor Equipment Grounding 6 Simple Rules 4 6 ODU Temperature Considerations eene 4 8 ODU Cable Installation essere enne eene nennen 4 8 ODU Cable Running and Fastening eee 4 9 ODU Cable Grounding 4 10 Cable Grounding Guidelines esee 4 10 Cable Connectors eerie Ee ee stri 4 12 Weatherproofing 4 13 Mastic Tape Weatherproofing Kit 4 13 Self Amalgamating Tape essere 4 14 Chapter 5 Indoor Radios Feeder Selection and Installation OVetVIEW ceo ORDER ROTEN HERREN 5 1 Waveguide and Coax Installation
120. e possible and compare with any as built records Main tower mast grounds Guy wire grounds Cable carrier ground s Building entry ground bar MGB Perimeter fence and gate grounds 6 Feeder and ODU Cable Grounding What to Check A check of all existing waveguide coax feeders and ODU cables to ensure they have grounds correctly located on the tower and at building entry and that their ground wire connection points are tight not corroded and suitably protected by conductive grease or protective paint Procedure Visually inspect the grounds If not correctly installed or their ground connections are suspect they can result in the feeder ODU cable being a conduit for lightning induced surges to the rack s and in the process significantly reduce the protection provided for other equipment in the same rack s equipment which does have a correctly grounded feeder cable Before commencing an installation the incorrectly grounded feeders cables must be properly grounded For correct grounding a ground kit is required at the following locations Atthe top of the cable run where the cable branches off the tower to the antenna ODU 280 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 A 11 Atthe base of the tower where the cable branches off to the building Atthe point of entry to the building Where the cable run on a tower exceeds 30m 100ft a cable ground should be fitted at not more than 30m intervals If existing feeder
121. e rack is fixed into place Check that equipment mounting rails are set at the required distance back from the front of the rack such that with the door fitted cables connected to the front of the equipment are not crushed by the door Check that connection of any rear cables is not compromised by the rear door Check that cabinet doors are hung on the side providing best access front and back left or right hinged Check that any venting options are correctly selected for the intended equipment installation 1 A plinth may be required to allow cable entry at the bottom of a rack Or an insulating plinth may be required to isolate a rack from ground at single point grounded sites where the concrete floor is in direct ground contact 7 2 Harris Stratex Networks Best Practices Equipment I nstallation Equipment must be installed in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions This section provides general installation recommendations for Airflow and Temperature Considerations nstallation Into Rack and Module Handling Grounding Airflow and Temperature Considerations Determine if the equipment requires special airflow clearances Requirements may call for a spacing such as above and below the equipment If fan cooled the airflow entry exit vents must be clear of any obstructions including cable forms and the like Check that cabinet venting is satisfactory Existing venting may have be
122. e the mismatch extends to a short circuit or an open circuit the VSWR is infinite all the forward power is reflected 3 12 Harris Stratex Networks Best Practices VSWR Ratio 1 1 1 1 3 1 Power loss due to antenna reflection at both 0 02 dB 0 14 dB ends Local forward power reflected 0 2396 1 796 Local forward power transmitted 99 77 98 3 Reflected power returned towards 0 0023 W 0 017 W transmitter The calculations in Table 3 2 show that The power losses in dB are insignificant when fade margins of 15 to 35 dB are the norm Even for a 1 5 1 VSWR which gives a power loss of 0 18 dB the power loss remains insignificant The reflected power returned towards the transmitter in Watts of 0 017 for the 1 3 1 VSWR is low and should not impact the performance of the transmitter Return Loss Return loss is directly related to VSWR It is a logarithmic ratio measured in dB that compares the power reflected by the antenna back down the feeder to the power that is fed into the antenna from the feeder Similarly it can be used to compare the receive signal power reflected by the receiver input reflected back towards the antenna to the power fed into the receiver front end from the feeder For example if an antenna has a return loss of 20 dB which equates toa VSWR of 1 22 1 the reflected power is 20 dB lower than the forward power Or put another way one percent of the forward power is reflected For
123. e threshold level can be specified for a bit error rate BER of 10 or 107 This fade margin measurement should only be conducted after it has been verified that the expected receive signal level RSL for normal link operation is present at both ends of the link If the receive level is low the reason must be investigated and resolved before conducting a fade margin test If both RSLs are low reasons can include Path loss higher than expected which may be due to an incorrect path survey or profile calculation or localized fade conditions such as rain fade or ducting Antenna misalignment Higher than expected losses one or both antenna feeders Equipment performance outside specification If just one RSL is low reasons can include Low Tx power from the remote end Poor Rx performance at the local end If RSLs are normal and the measured fade margin is significantly lower than expected reasons can include Equipment performance outside specification nterference from other transmitters 8 2 Harris Stratex Networks Best Practices The accuracy of the measurement will depend on the method and the accuracy of the measurement devices For maximum accuracy a calibrated variable attenuator or multiple fixed attenuators should be inserted in the feeder However for waveguide and heavy coax feeders the specialized attenuator s and flange connector interfaces needed coupled with the difficulty of ins
124. e to fiber cable ends or open optical connectors in the laser signal path Do not look into unterminated optical ports or fibers that connect to unknown sources If visual inspection is required For optical ports ensure the source equipment or its laser transmitter is turned off For fiber cable disconnect the far end Follow the manufacturer s instructions when using an optical test set Incorrect calibration or control settings could result in hazardous levels of radiation if directed towards the eye Protect cover unconnected optical fiber connectors with dust caps Handle optical fibers with care Do not attempt to bend them beyond their minimum bend radius 280 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 1 7 Place all optical fiber cuttings and bare fiber scraps in a suitable container for safe disposal A bare fiber is a fiber that has had the primary coating removed exposing the fiber s glass surface These scraps are generated when splicing or terminating fiber during the cleaving process Fibers and fiber scraps can easily penetrate the skin and eyes causing a micro injury that is difficult to handle Hoisting and Rigging Safety Hoisting and rigging activities can result in accidents involving significant property damage serious injuries or death Therefore these activities must be executed with attention to safety Refer to the applicable country regulations for detailed requirements and guidelines Harris Stra
125. e tower With coaxial cables the induced current spike results in a voltage difference between inner and outer conductors the peak magnitude of which can be thousands of volts For low impedance cable interface circuits this energy converts to a current which can literally melt components and PCB tracks For high impedance input circuits such as capacity coupled inputs it is the voltage peak which causes component breakdown 280 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 6 13 For this reason a lightning surge suppressor is required to limit the peak voltage difference between inner and outer conductors to a level that will not cause damage to the equipment There are two main types of protector those which are not required to pass dc such as for an all indoor radio with a coaxial feeder to the antenna and those which must pass dc such as for the IDU ODU cable in a split mount radio Refer to Non DC Passing Suppressor on page 6 14 DC Passing Suppressor on page 6 15 N Harris Stratex Networks requires correct lightning surge suppressor installation for warranty validation CAUTION Non DC Passing Suppressor Non DC passing suppressors are suitable for installation in coax feeders of all indoor radios They are not suitable for use within the IDU ODU cable of a split mount radio Quarter wave Grounded Stub Type Most common is a quarter wave grounded stub type which behaves as a tuned bandpass filter Over its narrow pass band
126. ed especially if the adequacy of ground system is suspect and or the site is particularly lightning prone Harris Stratex Networks Best Practices f the site is not single point grounded and or existing ground connections and bonding are suspect these must be addressed prior to or during any new installation Procedure If there is a history of damage check and record the following The frequency of damage The type of damage When damage was last reported If there is no history of damage tick No on the checklist 3 Site Grounding What to Check Check to see if a suitable tower site ground system has been installed Procedure Refer to original site installation records A typical system will have at least 70m 200 ft of buried ground conducting wire with a minimum of five paths leading away from the tower base each of 14m 40 ft If the ground is a poor conductor additional measures should have been provided to ensure a low resistance path to earth If suitable site grounding has been installed tick Yes on the checklist If the grounding is not satisfactory tick No on the checklist and list your concerns 4 Single Point Grounding What to Check Is single point grounding employed Is all equipment within the building grounded at a master ground bar at the point of feeder ODU cable entry to the building Procedure Visually inspect the building ground Single point grounding has all equipment wi
127. en adequate for the existing installation but with additional equipment fitted further venting may be required If the internal temperature of the building or the cabinet rack appears to be excessive measure the temperature to ensure that the ambient temperature limits Tmra for the equipment to be installed will not be exceeded This assessment must take into account the expected extra heat contribution from the equipment to be installed If the radio is being installed in an outdoor cabinet ensure that solar gain during high ambient times of the year will not elevate internal temperatures beyond the equipment Tmra Solar gain can add 10 degrees Celsius 18 F Installation I nto Rack and Module Handling Carefully check and mark the required equipment mounting height on the rack Being out by as much as one bolt hole can impact latter installations The attachment ears of the radio must have good electrical contact with the rack mounting rails to minimize resistance to ground in the event of a lightning strike If required remove paint from the rack rails before installing the equipment Refer to Grounding on page 7 4 for details Radio equipment must also be wired to the rack ground bar Refer to Grounding on page 7 4 for details Take care when installing the equipment into the rack This should be a two person job one to hold one to fasten to avoid damaging the equipment being installed or existing equipment 280 200019
128. en an alarm condition is simulated 8 10 Harris Stratex Networks Chapter 9 Troubleshooting This chapter provides guidelines on troubleshooting point to point digital microwave radio links The guidelines should be read in conjunction with any instructions provided by the equipment manufacturer and instructions provided with the network management system where installed The following topics are covered e Preventative Maintenance on page 9 1 Fixing Faults on page 9 4 Diagnostic Tools on page 9 7 Fault Reports on page 9 18 Preventative Maintenance This section covers inspection and analysis options which may help to catch a problem before it brings down a network Topics addressed are Routine Inspections Trend Analysis Fault Analysis Training Spares 280 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 9 1 Routine I nspections sites must be inspected annually or more frequently if subject to abnormal operating conditions such particularly exposed sites or sites subject to salt spray or heavy snow ice loading over winter months The inspection should cover the physical installation including the antenna antenna feeder or IDU ODU cable cable grounding equipment grounding tower and building grounds weatherproofing lightning surge suppressors where fitted and general site integrity Selected ground wires should be resistance checked and then compared with previous checks to ensure there has been
129. enarios Which Link Which Site Which Terminal A well featured network management system will enable fault location down to a module level for hardware alarms To separate out essential data a knowledgeable operator is required to quickly target the likely fault location and cause Only where it is not possible to see a network beyond a full break and therefore not possible to see the far end of a link does it become less certain as to which site carries the faulty equipment or if it is an equipment fault as distinct from a full path fade However by looking at the events alarm log it should be possible to narrow down the options Where the network or link is only supervised by summary alarm reporting or no reporting at all then fault identification and location will often require a visit to a site or sites to understand what and where the problem is An NMS saves time and money Network up time will be higher and servicing costs and MTTR will be lower than for part supervised or unsupervised networks Before Going to Site Before you go to site check the following sita fault which requires immediate attention or can it wait till the morning or until you have completed your present job Confirm the nature of the reported fault its location the type of equipment its frequency band capacity modulation and configuration non protected protected diversity by asking s just one link affected or a number of li
130. ents Figure 3 3 Focal plane antenna To compare with other antenna types refer to Table 3 1 Shielded Antenna Shielded solid antennas include a shroud shield around the outer circumference which has an RF absorbing material fitted on the inside They offer high back and side lobe suppression and an optimized radiation pattern specification They are usually offered in low profile high performance and ultra high performance versions where ultra includes a more highly specified feed for optimum pattern performance Single and dual polarization options are available Shielded antennas are offered on all point to point frequency bands from 1 5 to 40 GHz Figure 3 4 Shielded antenna To compare with other antenna types refer to Table 3 1 A radome is a standard inclusion to reduce the wind load effect of the shield and for diameters up to 1 8 m is usually solid plastic For larger diameters tensioned teflon fabric radomes are normally used 280 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 3 3 Low profile versions typically available for frequencies above 7 GHz provide a reduced visibility antenna without seriously compromising radiation pattern performance The low profile shielded antenna is the type normally used with split mount radio systems Other Antennas Two other types of antenna encountered on the microwave radio bands are the Flat Plate and Yagi Flat plate antennas are relatively new to the industry Fla
131. erely errored second ratio 8 7 G 828 error performance data 8 8 G 829 error performance data 8 8 gain antenna specifications 3 10 measurement dBi 3 10 gas tube surge suppressor 6 15 grid antenna freq bands 3 1 ice loading 3 14 max wind speeds 3 14 ground clamp on tester 6 6 ground bar rack 6 9 ground resistance measurement continuity test 6 4 three point test 6 5 measuring 6 4 ground system requirements 6 4 grounding determining site ground system type 6 11 equipment 1 12 external site checks A 10 feeder grounding checks A 11 ground system requirements 6 4 IDU bonding to rack 7 5 IDU ground wires 7 5 incorrect 6 2 internal building ground wire checks A 12 lug and terminal fitting 7 7 multiple point 6 10 rack 7 4 7 7 rack grounding 6 9 single point building 6 6 single point checks A 9 site 6 1 6 4 site checklist A 7 site checks A 9 waveguide and coaxial feeder 5 9 grounding kits IDU ODU cable 4 10 guidelines H connector assembly 5 19 loopbacks 9 10 path engineering 2 1 path planning 2 2 power supply installation 7 12 surge suppressor installation 6 16 tributary cable installation 7 14 handling equipment modules 7 4 fiber optic cables 7 14 hazards Harris Stratex Networks electrical 1 5 laser and fiber optic cable 1 7 hoisting 1 9 antennas 3 22 hot plug in power supply 7 11 hot standby link switch tests 8 9 ice fall protection 3 16 ice loading 3 14 IDU
132. ertion for test purposes make for a difficult process For split mount installations it is just not possible Craft tool software adjustment of Tx power is a much more practical method though with some radios there may be insufficient adjustment range Also remember that the Tx power setting or Tx forward power indication from a radio will certainly not be as accurate as the adjustment provided by a calibrated external attenuator Refer to manufacturer s specifications to assess the accuracy of Tx power setting and any built in power measurement capability Fade Margin Measurement Procedure The following fade margin measurement procedure is based on varying the Tx power by software command However the same procedure can also be broadly applied to power adjustment using an external attenuator For information on fade margin computation and loopback setting refer to Diagnostic Tools on page 9 7 1 Note the Tx power setting or preferably the forward power reading if provided Note the RSL at the other end of the link 2 Prepare to monitor BER alarm thresholds at the receive end 0977 Use an external BER tester on a looped tributary if an internal BER test and measurement capability is not provided 3 Reduce the Tx power in steps until the receiver 10 or 10 threshold is just reached as indicated by the BER alarm or performance monitor For modern digital microwave links the difference between 10 and
133. ese guidelines and those of the manufacturer follow the manufacturer s instructions or check with the manufacturer 280 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 xvii Figure 1 Remote hilltop GSM and radio repeater site xviii Harris Stratex Networks Best Practices Organization This guide is organized into the following chapters and appendices Chapter 1 Safety Provides safety information and guidelines for installing and maintaining Harris Stratex Networks radio systems Chapter 2 Planning Provides planning guidelines for the installation of radio links subsequent to the site survey stage Chapter 3 Antenna Selection Installation and Alignment Describes point to point microwave antennas available for frequency bands 300 MHz to 38 GHz their installation initial alignment wind loading and environmental protection Chapter 4 Split Mount Radios ODU and Cable Installation Addresses split mount specific installation guidelines for an ODU and IDU ODU cable including running fixing grounding connectors and lightning surge suppression Chapter 5 All Indoor Radios Feeder Selection and Installation Provides guidelines on the selection and installation of waveguide or coaxial cable for all indoor radios including running fixing grounding and connectors Chapter 6 Lightning Protection and Site Grounding Requirements Provides information and recommendations on lightning surge suppression de
134. est Equipment Ensure you have the required and expected tools consumables and test equipment before going to site Item Description Tools Consumables Test equipment Include the following A full range of tools for an electrical telecommunications installation including a multi meter hot air gun and standard crimp tools Specialized tools as may be required for antenna and feeder installation such as cut off flaring crimp and bending tools for waveguide and solid outer conductor coaxial cables PC based craft tool with the correct software version s and drivers to configure terminal and link parameters and to carry out performance and as built testing Ensure that the cables to connect to a terminal are included Includes materials such as crimp lugs dc and ground wire silicon grease weather protective conductive grease zinc rich paint heat shrink tubing and an assortment of nuts bolts and washers Equipment as specified in the user manual for commissioning check procedures Equipment required can include BER tester EI DS1 E3 DS3 STM1 OC3 Check whether an optical and or electrical interface is required for an STM1 0C3 tester Ethernet circuit analyzer for Ethernet traffic testing Waveguide antenna and coaxial cable sweep analyzer Ground resistance meter to measure the effectiveness of site and tower grounds 280 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 2 7 NMS Planning T
135. est is usually G 821 based and uses a BER generator pseudo random test pattern generator to provide a test signal onto a user selected tributary such that with a loopback activated the test signal is returned to the source where it is directly compared with the sent signal Or with some equipment the test signal can originate within one radio and be checked at another for a one way test Unlike the background measurement it can be used to check a tributary circuit beyond the remote end of a link meaning multiple links can be involved Such multi hop tests are usually established from a network management system Traffic is affected existing traffic on the selected tributary is replaced by the test External BER Test Set External testers provide a wider range of test and measurement functions than built in testers Versions are available for testing on line rates from fractional E1 DS1 PDH through to SDH SONET These are transmit receive devices which provide a selection of transmit test patterns and sequences It is normally used in loopback mode where the received signal is compared to the transmitted pattern for error performance The receiver can also be used on its own to monitor an in service tributary by bridging across it to check parameters such as line levels clock frequency frame alarms presence of AIS pulse shape and CRC 4 error checking in response to the error correction activity generated by the equipment being monitored
136. ey Checklist on page A 1 Ground and Lightning Protection Checklist on page A 7 Pre Install Checklist on page A 17 Excel files for the Survey Formset and for its companion Installation and Commissioning Formset are available from HSX or HSX suppliers Contact a HSX Helpdesk for assistance Site Survey Checklist This checklist is intended for use during a site survey to help ascertain the readiness of a site for a new installation If the site is lightning prone complete a Site Grounding and Lightning Protection Checklist Refer to Ground and Lightning Protection Checklist on page A 7 The Survey Formset file includes both PC and hardcopy forms The PC version is designed for direct PC entry of data the hardcopy version for printing and clip board entry The hardcopy version is shown in Figure A 1 through to Figure 5 280 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 A 1 Figure A 1 Site Survey Checklist Hardcopy Page 1 Company Name Site Survey Checklist Site Surveyed by Date Item Response Check Site Data Site address Site co ordinates Site owner Site contact Specify the name and full contact details including after hours for the person responsible for the site site owner representative Site access amp security 1 Specify all site access and security procedures 2 Check if the site owner has any preferences or requirements on the selection
137. fastened to the antenna flange connector once hoisted into place but not weatherproofed until after the feeder is purged which will be performed on termination of the feeder at the building end and installation of the pressurization system Purging the feeder requires removal of the air inlet connector at the antenna end of the feeder Do not weatherproof the top connector until after the feeder has been purged 280 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 5 17 Connector Guidelines at Building End of Feeder With jumpers Most installations will require a jumper to provide the flexible access needed to branch down from an overhead cable tray or similar into an equipment rack and onto the radio For waveguide installations the jumper may be a length of flex twist waveguide or fixed rectangular waveguide with E and H bends or a combination thereof Forcoax feeders the jumper cable will be a short length of more flexible coax such 1 2 inch coax connecting to a main feeder of 7 8 inch or 1 1 4 inch coax Without jumpers Where the waveguide or coax feeder has the flexibility needed for this purpose it can be directly terminated onto the radio However before committing to this consider the following Waveguide feeders must be pressurized which means the building end connector must be accessible for this purpose The connector interface must also be fitted with a pressure window If this connector is attached directly to a radio
138. fastened to the antenna structure and cable bridge If cable hangers are to be used specify the type of adaptors needed to attach to the structure Location for lightning surge suppressors For coaxial feeders and IDU ODU cables note where the suppressor s should be installed Feed through Note if an existing wall or roof feedthrough can be used If not specify the required type and indicate where and how it can be installed Harris Stratex Networks Figure A 4 Site Survey Checklist Hardcopy Page 4 Site Grounding amp Lightning Protection Best Practices Single or multipoint grounded If not single point grounded and or there are grounding or lightning protection issues complete a Ground and Lightning Protection Checklist Antenna at highest point on Structure yes no If located at the highest point additional lightning protection may be needed such as installation of a lightning finial Lightning prone site yes no If yes complete a Ground and Lightning Protection Checklist History of lightning damage at site yes no If yes complete a Ground and Lightning Protection Checklist Power Supply Power supply requirements Existing or new PSU Specify AC and or DC voltage and current requirements and DC polarity 1 If existing has it the power reserve needed 2 If new specify the capacity and type required and its possible location Existin
139. fied if there is a Golden Site to formally refer to Chapter 3 Antenna Selection I nstallation and Alignment This chapter describes the various types of point to point microwave antennas available for frequency bands 300 MHz to 38 GHz their installation initial alignment wind loading and environmental protection Antenna Types Many antenna types are available to meet various electrical and mechanical specifications Most commonly used are the parabolic antennas grid standard focal plane and shielded Other types include flat plate panel and yagi Parabolic Antennas There are two main types solid solid reflector and grid grid reflector Grid antennas are available in frequency bands from 300 MHz to 3 5 GHz at which point the reduced wind and weight loading benefits of the grid type lose out to solid antennas on electrical efficiency Solid antennas are broadly categorized into three distinct types standard focal plane and shielded Shielded types are often referred to as HP or high performance antennas by manufacturers Parabolic antennas are normally equipped with a mount to attach to a vertical 112 115 mm diameter pipe vertical pipe mount Grid Antenna Grid antennas are typically available for frequency bands from 300 MHz to 3 5 GHz with diameters from 1 2 m to 4 m Polarization is determined by the orientation of the grids and feed dipole Grids horizontal for horizontal 280 200019 001 Rev 005
140. flexible waveguide means suitable support may be positioned every 30 mm to 60 mm 1 ft to 2 ft but at frequencies 18 GHz and above the highly flexible nature of the waveguide means support may be required at 15 mm to 30 mm intervals 6 to 12 Rod supports are recommended where direct fixing to steelwork is not possible refer to Typical hanger and adaptor items on page 5 8 Flexible waveguide must not flex in the wind Ensure the ODU to antenna flex waveguide or coax is properly supported For installations where the ODU is to be mounted indoors refer to Indoor Equipment Installation on page 7 1 Many manufacturers provide a rack mount kit for their ODUs meaning a radio designed for split mounting can be installed as an all indoor radio ODUs do not normally have a gas tight antenna connection which means that for an all indoor installation the standard practice of using a flexible jumper from the radio up to elliptical waveguide in the overhead cable tray should be followed with a pressure window inserted at the jumper waveguide junction and the dehydrator air line connected to the waveguide connector Refer to Chapter 5 4 4 Harris Stratex Networks Best Practices Figure 4 3 Remote mounted ODU Protected Configurations Combiners With single transceiver ODUs two ODUs are needed for hot standby or diversity operation These can be connected to separate antennas but for hot standby and frequency diversity configur
141. for other alarms If there are traffic affecting path alarms malfunction the problem is most likely caused by a path failure Check the NMS alarm history and events log screens for confirmation If there are no traffic affecting path alarms the probable cause is an NMS communications failure between the local and remote terminals which is likely due to an equipment malfunction Check for other equipment alarms to see if the failure can be narrowed down to a likely module failure Check to see if the communications failure is a both way or one way problem If both way the problem is more likely to be within the terminal controller If one way the problem is more likely to be within the mux Tx or demux Rx stages Loss of communications may also occur if incorrect IP addressing is set for one of the terminals 280 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 D 1 Description Probable Cause Recommended Actions The radio path is down True for non protected and for protected diversity configurations Unable to switch to protected or diversity backup Tx power alarm Pathloss orequipment malfunction The transmit path or receive path switching criteria are met but the configured alternative path is unavailable Faulty transmitter or faulty power measurement circuit Path loss can be caused by rain fade diffraction or multipath ducting Traffic will be affected in both directions A complete path loss
142. fter switch on If the radio is on the wrong frequency and or Tx power setting interference to other links in the same geographical area may occur With power switched on and correct frequency and power settings confirmed check initial operation by observing the front panel status and alarm indications followed by craft tool performance indicators If all indications are OK proceed to the antenna alignment and commissioning checks 280 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 7 13 Tributary Cabling Coaxial and optical tributary cables are normally supplied pre terminated Ensure the correct type length and quantity have been supplied for the installation Refer to Tributary Cable Installation Guidelines on page 7 14 Handling Fiber Optic Cables on page 7 14 Tributary Cable Installation Guidelines Where cables are to be made up ensure the correct cable and connector types are at hand plus instructions on how to prepare the cable and fit the connector This will normally only apply to coax and balanced wire trib cables optical trib cables are almost always supplied as finished assemblies When installing trib cables take care to ensure their location does not impair access to plug in modules or hide alarm indicators such as LEDs Where the radio is installed in a cabinet rack ensure trib cables are not crushed by the closing of the cabinet door In some instances it may be necessary to set the radio equipment back from the ra
143. g Measurement of Ground Resistance Single Point Building Grounding Rack Grounding Multipoint Building Grounding Site Grounding Proper site grounding disperses the energy of a lightning strike such that on site personnel are not harmed and equipment is not damaged A continuous ground system must interconnect all site grounds ideally with a radial ground system at the tower a perimeter ground around the equipment building and a single interconnect point for the tower and perimeter grounds at the base of the cable entry master ground bar MGB This will disperse lightning energy into the earth most effectively and ensure ground voltage differentials at the site are kept to minimum levels Site grounding is an extensive subject one which must be addressed as a part of the civil works associated with the construction of a tower mast equipment building and the provisioning of ac power For new sites or where existing sites have a history of equipment being damaged by lightning strikes a company specializing in lightning protection services and site grounding should be consulted Measurement of Ground Resistance Ground resistance should be checked during the pre installation site survey and confirmed at commissioning Measurements most often required are Continuity Test Ground Connection To Earth Continuity Test A continuity test checks the effectiveness of ground wires and their bonding Measurements are usua
144. g 1 12 indoor installations 7 3 verification pre installation 2 6 error performance G 821 measurement 8 6 G 826 measurement 8 6 ITU recommendations 8 5 error performance measurement comparison 8 8 errored block G 826 monitoring 8 7 errored second G 826 monitoring 8 7 errored second ratio G 826 measurement 8 7 ESD precautions 7 4 protection 1 10 handling guidelines 1 10 ESR alarm both ends link D 3 ETSI EN 300631 antenna regulatory standards 3 8 ETSI EN 300833 antenna regulatory standards 3 8 ETSI EN 3032171 antenna regulatory standards 3 8 ETSI standards restricted yagi antenna use 3 5 Harris Stratex Networks event log faults 9 4 F fade margin 8 2 9 11 computation 9 12 measurement procedure 8 3 fault analysis 9 3 fixing 9 4 investigation 9 6 path fault scenarios D 1 reports 9 18 scenarios 9 7 FCC Part 101 antenna regulatory standards 3 8 Feeder types 5 1 feeder elliptical waveguide 5 2 foam dielectric coax 5 1 grounding checks A 11 installation 5 3 connector assembly guidelines 5 16 5 19 dehydrator installation 5 25 fastening 5 7 feeder testing 5 20 grounding 5 9 grounding guidelines 5 10 guidelines 5 5 hangers and adaptors 5 8 hoisting 5 6 jumpers 5 18 lightning surge suppressor requirement 5 18 precautions 5 3 prerequisites 5 4 pressurization equipment 5 21 purging 5 17 route planning 5 5 tools 5 4 wall feed through 5 9 return loss 9 13 280 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007
145. g or new fuse breaker panel 1 If the existing panel is to be used note the fuse breaker type needed 2 If a new panel is to be installed check the type needed and its possible location Cable capacity and routing If power is to be taken from an existing rack fuse panel check that the wiring to the panel and main power supply fusing has the required capacity to handle the extra load Safety OK yes no Does the existing power supply or primary power source meet current local authority installation requirements Radio Mux Equipment Installation Existing rack s Specify equipment location in the rack s Check rack anchoring bracing and grounding New rack or cabinet Ambient temperature and airflow OK yes no 1 Specify the type of rack or cabinet needed and how it should be anchored braced 2 Note the type of floor material used for anchoring purposes 3 Note any special requirements if the site is earthquake prone 4 Note if the rack cabinet needs to be fitted with an insulating base to isolate it from an earth contact floor for single point rounded sites Check that ambient temperature limits for the equipment to be installed will not be exceeded If the installation is to be within an existing cabinet check 1 That the ambient within the cabinet is not excessive 2 That with the new installation the extra heat generated is unlikely to result in an
146. h all incoming coax waveguide from the tower is grounded This ground bar must connect directly to the site tower ground system Check AC power grounding and the grounding provided for incoming telco lines or similar and if racks and other ground bonded equipment are anchor bolted onto a concrete floor which has been poured directly onto ground Different ground connections into the building must be directly bonded within the building using heavy gauge wire or copper strip minimum 21 mm 4 AWQ The wire runs must be as direct as possible and connect between each point directly do not connect in series Bear in mind that what is needed is a ground ring inside the building The AC and or telco grounds are not bonded to the site tower ground Their grounding is provided by separately installed ground rods or similar 280 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 6 11 Racks must be separately grounded from their ground bars to the cable entry ground bar using minimum 16 mm 6 AWG ground wire and follow the same route as the feeder ODU cables Rack ground bars must be located at the top of arack for top entry feeder ODU cables or at the bottom for bottom entry raised floor installations refer to Rack Grounding on page 6 9 for guidance Where adjacent racks are anchor bolted to a ground contact concrete floor they must be electrically bonded between their bases using 16 mm 6 AWG ground wire Check that all existing equipment ins
147. h standard or premium grade elliptical waveguide Non tuned connectors are lowest cost followed in order by fixed tuned and tunable types 5 12 Harris Stratex Networks Best Practices Connector Guidelines Cont Figure 5 5 Example tunable top and fixed tuned connectors N Connectors are normally constructed of brass or plated aluminium Fixing hardware is stainless steel Flanges Types Connectors are manufactured with flanges to comply with either the EIA Electronic Industry Association of America MIL US military or IEC International Electrochemical Industry standards EIA MIL and IEC flanges are generally compatible but not identical There can be slight variations in dimensions tolerances gasket style and thickness alignment pins and bolt holes Check manufacturers catalogs for compatibility details Standard EIA and MIL flanges use American threads IEC have metric threads hardware There are three basic types of flange unpressurizable contact pressurizable contact and pressurizable choke cover These three types are not compatible interchangeable The pressurizable contact type is the industry standard for point to point digital microwave applications Unpressurizable Contact CMR and UER series contact flanges are not pressurizable and do not Flanges require gaskets CMR flanges are always rectangular in shape have alternate tapped and clear holes and are secured with bol
148. hat the connector can be offered up to the antenna flange without residual stress on the flanges Fit the pressurizing seals without using silicone grease and bolt the two flanges together using the fixing kit provided The flexibility of elliptical waveguide allows it to be formed with due care around tower members and obstacles Minimum bending radius for the E and H planes and maximum twist figures degrees per m ft will be specified in the datasheet for each waveguide type size and must not be exceeded E and H plane bending tool kits should be available from the waveguide manufacturer for each waveguide size and their use is recommended For difficult sections E or H plane bends or twists or flexible waveguide may need to be used These should only be installed as a last resort bearing in mind their cost and extra installation effort Figure 5 1 Typical waveguide components flexible waveguides E amp H bends twists and a Type N transition Harris Stratex Networks Best Practices Task Guidelines Fixing Holes must not be drilled in any mast or tower steelworks unless authorized by the tower owner in writing The waveguide must be supported by hangers sized to the waveguide and with an adaptor clamp suited to the structure Typical hangers and adaptors are shown in Figure 5 2 Other fastening systems are available and include quick fit snap in types and stackable arrangements Check the wavegu
149. have a cut off frequency maximum frequency which is diameter dependent the larger the diameter the lower the cut off frequency For instance 1 2 foam coax can be used up to 9 GHz 7 8 up to 5 GHz and 1 1 4 up to 3 3 GHz But where there is a choice such as at 3 GHz the larger the diameter of the coax the lower the attenuation Check manufacturer s data for details Rectangular waveguide has application as components within an elliptical waveguide system where space restrictions mean elliptical waveguide cannot be flexed sufficiently and still provide a sound engineering solution Rectangular components include bends elbows and twists Where very low VSWR is a requirement premium grades of coax elliptical waveguide and matching connectors are offered by some manufacturers A very low VSWR should not be a requirement for the pt to pt digital microwave installations being considered in this guide Refer to VSWR on page 3 12 The standard sheath jacket material for solid outer coax and for waveguide is polyethylene As an option a special fire retardant and non halogenated sheath material is offered by some manufacturers Its selection may obviate the need for conduit at some high risk sites 5 2 Harris Stratex Networks Best Practices Waveguide and Coax Installation This procedure describes the installation and testing of elliptical waveguide and the air dielectric coax feeders It also applies to foam dielectric co
150. he areas requiring protection Regardless the application of the tape must be such that there is no doubt as to the effectiveness of the sealing provided To avoid curl back do not stretch the tape too tightly at the end point To assist UV protection a post wrap using vinyl tape may be applied Harris Stratex Networks Chapter 5 All Indoor Radios Feeder Selection and Installation This chapter provides guidelines on the selection and installation of waveguide or coaxial cable for all indoor radios including running fixing grounding and connectors For guidelines on installation of all indoor radio equipment refer to Chapter 7 Overview There are two types of feeder for all indoor radios Waveguide Coaxial Cables Attenuation and cost considerations generally determine the choice While coaxial cable allows solutions at frequencies up to 10 GHz and higher the attenuation dB 100m is many times that available from a waveguide solution at these same high frequencies Other factors affecting choice include VSWR power handling feeder flexibility and the environment As a general guideline feeder selection for point to point microwave can be grouped for bands above and below 3 GHz For frequency bands below 3 GHz foam dielectric coaxial cable is recommended Air dielectric coax offers only marginally better attenuation performance and does so with considerable extra cost both for the cable and for the
151. he body and be absorbed in deep body organs without any warning signs 1 2 Harris Stratex Networks Best Practices RF uW Safety Guidelines Since the long term effects of low level microwave radiation upon the human body are not completely understood at this time Harris Stratex Networks recommendations for maximum safety include the following Do not operate microwave equipment without first having proper training or knowledge of microwave radio operation Do not operate the microwave equipment without an appropriate antenna port termination or antenna Check to ensure that the area around the antenna is clear of personnel prior to turning the transmitter on Do not look into or stand in front of an antenna Do not swing or aim an antenna at nearby persons while the equipment is operating Do not look into an open waveguide port while the equipment is operating as irreversible damage to the eye s may result The waveguide directs microwave energy between the transmitter and the antenna and since the cross sectional area of a waveguide is small the power density is high and can be in excess of recommended safety levels Always exercise caution when working with open waveguides Turn off the power before working with waveguide connections Where a structure or rooftop has existing antennas installed do not proceed with an installation without first determining the RF uW exposure risk If necessary ask the struct
152. he licensing authority Where there are doubts about the integrity of the database or where interference is suspected a frequency sweep may be needed to confirm the availability of a preferred channel 280 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 2 3 Critical Design Steps Critical design steps include Define the design objectives for the engineering of the path Establish baseline LOS by preparing a theoretical path profile using a map of suitable resolution or a credible data base Complete the path and link performance engineering Perform the frequency planning and interference analysis Complete all licensing requirements stipulated by local law Site Survey Performed ahead of the installation a site survey ensures that a site is ready The completed survey should include the following A pass fail check list with comments as appropriate Asite layout plan showing planned requirements or changes Refer to Appendix for an example Site Survey checklists 2 4 Harris Stratex Networks Best Practices Pre Installation Planning Scheduling This section describes recommended planning processes before going to site to carry out an installation Good preparation ensures that all required pre installation tasks are completed and all essential installation items are to hand so that an installation can proceed smoothly Prepare an installation and commissioning work plan Use a timeline planning tool or
153. he link a path problem is indicated Check the alarm history If the RSL alarm is fleeting not permanent and upon alarm clearance the RSL returns to its normal commissioned level rain diffraction or mulipath fading is indicated If such alarms are prevalent a problem with the link design or original installation is indicated Rain fade is the likely cause of fade for links 13 GHz and higher Diffraction and multipath ducting for links 11 GHz and lower If the alarm is fleeting not permanent but upon clearance the RSL never returns to its commissioned level a change in the path or signal parameters is indicated such as an antenna out of alignment an antenna feeder or connector problem or perhaps a newly constructed obstacle in the signal path If the onset coincided with abnormal weather conditions such as exceptionally strong winds suspect antenna alignment If the low RSL is at just one end a hardware problem is indicated Such problems are normally not fleeting in which case the alarm history would show a permanent alarm with a definite commencement point Check remote end Tx power and alarms Check local end alarms especially those associated with the demultiplexer receiver ODU If an ESR alarm is indicated at both ends a path problem is indicated Such errors should also show as RSL and BER alarms check their alarm history and event log screens Interference normally affects just one end of a link RSL will be
154. he manufacturer for guidance Check that changes in antenna performance do not infringe any regulatory performance requirement for the band Antenna gain is a measure of directivity and efficiency and for parabolic antennas is primarily a function of antenna size Directivity is the ability of an antenna to focus energy in a particular direction Efficiency is how much of the energy fed to an antenna is actually transmitted that which is not transmitted is lost as heat Conversely it is how much of the incident received energy is converted to a receive signal at the antenna port Solid antennas typically have efficiencies ranging from 50 to 70 percent The gain figure for an antenna is usually measured in dBi as gain relative to an isotropic radiator which is a theoretically perfect antenna that radiates equally in all directions In practice the gain of an antenna is checked by direct comparison with a known standard or is computer integrated from measured radiation patterns Three gain figures are usually given for an antenna at the bottom top and mid point of the specified frequency band The beamwidth of an antenna is defined as the angle between the two half power 3 dB points on either side of the main lobe of radiation half power beamwidth For solid parabolic antennas beamwidths typically range from a maximum of 15 on the lower frequency bands to less than 1 on the higher bands Like antenna gain beamwidth is
155. he rack is properly grounded to the MGB Measure the ground resistances to the MGB This is most conveniently achieved with a clamp on ground tester All ground wires within the building should have a measured resistance of less than 0 5 ohms Ground Terminals and Lugs The quality of connections made at ground points is fundamental to providing secure grounding connections must be as direct and as tight as possible A lug or terminal in the context of the section is a connector that has a circular hollow shank into which the bared wire is inserted The shank is crimped using a special crimp tool to provide mechanical fastening and electrical connection be supplied with or without a size indicating color band around the shank Smaller lugs can be crimped using single action crimpers Larger lugs will require a compression crimper where the crimp process is achieved through repeated closing of the crimper handles Where crimp lugs terminals are used it is essential that the lug size is correct for the wire size and that the crimp process is performed correctly The following rules apply to fitting crimp lugs 1 Only use the correct lug size for the wire being used Do not remove strands from a conductor to make it fit 2 Only use proper crimpers with the right die Do not use pliers or other such tools 3 Thecorrect number of crimps must be performed for each lug size larger lugs require 2 or more crimps Crimpers
156. his section describes the NMS planning issues for an Ethernet connected manager with a focus on HSX ProVision element management system EMS It is intended as guidance for someone experienced in IP addressing such as a network or IT manager For networks especially large networks of HSX devices the following guidelines must be followed to avoid planning difficulties Issues that might not seem significant for a small network can become major issues in a large or expanding network By planning the management network in conjunction with planning for the physical rollout of the network the need to revisit sites to set IP addressing and perhaps install routers may be avoided IP Considerations e Each radio is treated as a separate IP Network with the radios acting as a router The radios decide if they should send NMS traffic across the microwave link based on routing Therefore each radio has its own network ID and is assigned an IP address For example D Terminal A Terminal B Y E Em umm Network 1 Network 2 192 168 1 1 192 168 2 1 255 255 255 0 255 255 255 0 IP addressing for HSX radio devices typically requires as many IP host addresses as network IDs f alarge number of radios are deployed it may be necessary to use Variable Length Subnet Masking VLSM to make efficient use of IP addresses 2 8 Harris Stratex Networks Best Practices Address Ranges Whe
157. hor bolted to a ground contact concrete floor c AC mains into the building d DC power supply Telco lines A 14 Harris Stratex Networks Best Practices Figure A 7 Ground and Lightning Protection Checklist Hardcopy Page 2 Is external structure Yes rounded a No Describe and list any remedial action for the following Include ground resistance measurements and where possible compare with as built records a Main antenna support structure tower mast etc b Guy wire grounds c Cable carrier grounds d Building entry ground bar MGB e Perimeter fence and gate grounds f Grounding for existing feeders and ODU cables Are existing feeders and or Yes ODU cable grounds OK A No Describe and list any required remedial action required for grounds at a Structure departure where cables or waveguide branch off a tower mast towards the equipment room b Building entry grounding to the MGB 280 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 A 15 Figure A 8 Ground and Lightning Protection Checklist Hardcopy Page 3 Is equipment grounding Yes within the building OK No Describe and list any required remedial action for the following Include resistance measurements and where Special attention to bonding is possible compare with as built records required if single point or a MGB to rack s perimeter grounding has not been installed b MGB to PSU c MGB to AC mains g
158. ially Hazardous Electromagnetic Fields RF and Microwave IEEE August 21 1992 New York USA IEEE ANSI 1992 IEEE Standard for Safety Levels with Respect to Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields 3 kHz to 300 GHz Standard IEEE C95 1 1991 Revision of ANSI C95 1 1982 New York NY Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers EEE Entity Position Statement 1992 Human Exposure to Radio frequency Fields from Portable and Mobile Telephones and Other Communication Devices IEEE United States Activities Board December 2 1992 1 4 Harris Stratex Networks Best Practices Electrical Hazards All HSX radio systems comply with global product standards for Safety Extra Low Voltage SELV rated equipment They are designed to operate from a nominal 48Vdc supply where the maximum voltage is not to exceed 60 Vdc Accordingly hazardous voltages are not used in the operation of HSX radio systems However the power supply providing the nominal 48Vdc supply will normally be AC mains powered and test equipment used in conjunction with HSX products may also be AC mains powered Similarly the rack into which the HSX products are installed may well contain other AC mains powered equipment Voltages above 60Vac or dc can shock and kill Electrical Safety Guidelines To avoid electrical shock follow these recommendations Check for possible hazards in the work area such as moist floors ungroun
159. ibes the types of checks to be performed on each link type Table 8 3 Protection Switching Checks Link Type Checks Hot Standby Link Space Diversity Link Frequency Diversity Link Correct switching from to all A side B side main standby combinations Hitless Rx switching is hitless Tx switching restores correct link traffic operation within the specified period No switching is attempted to a standby Tx or Rx if it is in alarm That where a protected system has a preferred side and an automatic return to the preferred side that the preferred side is restored automatically when a fault on the preferred side is cleared This must be checked for the preferred Tx and Rx separately The appropriate front panel and management alarms are indicated for the various states Rx selection is hitless Tx switching restores correct link traffic operation within the specified period That no Tx switching is attempted to the standby Tx if it is in alarm The appropriate front panel and management alarms are indicated for the various states Rx and Tx selection is hitless Putting any Rx or Tx into alarm does not cause a traffic error The appropriate front panel and management alarms are indicated for the various states 280 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 8 9 Link Type Checks Rin Correct operation of ring circuit switching or ring wrapping for a protection g p g g g wrapping Correct a
160. ide datasheet for maximum hanger spacing Recommended spacings depend on waveguide size maximum wind speeds and whether or not radial ice loading is experienced at the site For example an elliptical waveguide sized for 7 5 GHz operation may have a maximum spacing of 1 5m 5 ft where wind peaks are lower than 135 km h 85 mph and no ice down to 0 6m 2 ft spacing for wind peaks of 240 km h 150 mph and 25mm 1 radial ice Ensure the waveguide cannot flex in the wind Where necessary use rod supports This may be especially applicable to the traverse between the tower and antenna For waveguide and pressurizable air dielectric feeders the connector should be fastened to the antenna flange connector but not weatherproofed until after the feeder is purged which will be performed on termination of the feeder at the building end and installation of the pressurization system The reason for this is that the air plug at the antenna end connector must be removed in the purging process Refer to Dehydrator Installation on page 5 25 Use an appropriate wall feed through where the waveguide enters the equipment building The gland around the cable should provide a water dust and vermin proof seal Single and multiple waveguide cable types are available If there is potential for water to enter a building on the waveguide where it passes through a wall feed through assembly provide a slight drip loop sag in the waveguide prior to entry or ru
161. ier has failed 7 10 Harris Stratex Networks Best Practices Hot Plug In Hot plug in hot swap permits the replacement of a failed rectifier without shutting down the dc system It is achieved by soft starting the rectifier and using protection diodes to ensure the uncharged capacitors on the replacement rectifier don t cause a spike on the dc power bus Battery Back Up Battery back up uses storage batteries maintained on charge by the rectifiers so that in the event of an ac mains failure or multiple rectifier failures the batteries provide the power to the load until restoration Batteries also have the added advantage of virtually eliminating transients on the dc output The batteries represent an additional load which must be included in the system load specification The size of the additional load will be proportional to the battery capacity and the required battery recovery time after discharge Load current and battery operating time are the two principal dimensions in calculating required battery capacity Battery size and cost is directly proportional to capacity Sealed lead acid storage batteries are generally used and are available in a range of capacities and qualities Other battery types in use include wet lead acid and sealed and wet nickel cadmium Ni Cad Ni Cad batteries have particular application where extreme life and or operation over extreme temperature ranges are needed Specialist suppliers of p
162. ill change from amber exhausted to blue regenerated Figure 5 10 shows an example hand pump Figure 5 10 Example hand pump 5 22 Harris Stratex Networks Best Practices Dynamic Systems Dynamic systems incorporate a pressurizing source that provides dry air or gas on demand An AC or DC powered air compressor is the most widely used pressurization source Compressor systems are available with dehydration based on silica gel or on a membrane heat exchanger The silica gel types are also available with manual or automatic regeneration of the silica gel The membrane types are fully automatic These systems are normally supplied with a basic installation kit which should include a length of polyethene tubing shut off valve and a 1 8 NPT inlet connector An alternative to a powered dehydrator is a nitrogen cylinder system which introduces nitrogen automatically to the waveguide via a pressure regulator Manual Regenerative Dehydrators Manual regenerative dehydrators use a silica gel canister as the moisture removal agent which must be manually replaced or regenerated when exhausted Regeneration is achieved by baking the silica gel in an oven at 170 C for approximately four hours If sized correctly for the feeder and there are no abnormal air leaks regeneration servicing can be at six to twelve month intervals They are available with and without alarm outputs to signal low pressure continuous running high moistu
163. ill also be degraded if the waveguide or coax is dented or crushed Extreme care must be exercised during installation to avoid such damage Similarly consideration must be given to its placement on and about the the structure to minimize the potential for damage caused by personnel climbing the structure 280 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 5 3 Tools The following tools may be required Preparations Cut off tool or tin snips for waveguide Cut off tool for coaxial cable Flaring tool for connector attachment Bending tool for waveguide E amp H plane Dry air hand or foot pump for pressurization Hoisting grip for pulling waveguide Jacks and spindle for waveguide drum Spanners for waveguide flange nut bolt fixing 5 5 mm A F 7 32 M4 7 0 mm A F 9 32 M5 8 0 mm A F 5 16 Adjustable spanners for large diameter coaxial connector back shell fastening Prior to installation Check the packing list for correct delivery Check that the correct waveguide type has been delivered and that it is of the expected length Check that the supplied connectors are correct for the job and that installation instructions and accessory kits are included Unpack and check for damage If the waveguide has been delivered on a drum remove the battens and carefully remove or flatten any nails that could snag the waveguide during its payoff Report any damage or shortages Keep the drum vertical at all times
164. imum 16 mm 6 AWG ground wire and follow the same route as the feeder ODU cables Rack ground bars must be located at the top of a rack for top entry feeder ODU cables or at the bottom for bottom entry raised floor installations and the radio equipment installed accordingly top down for top entry cables 1 The AC and or telco grounds are not bonded to the site tower ground Instead their grounding is provided by separately installed ground rods or similar Harris Stratex Networks Best Practices and bottom up for bottom entry Check that equipment installed in racks is correctly grounded to its rack ground bar This is especially applicable to equipment that is to be connected to in the new installation such as for trib or auxiliary services inter connections If ground wiring within the building is satisfactory tick Yes If ground wiring is not satisfactory tick No and describe the existing grounding and the required remedial action for the following Include resistance measurements for the following and compare with any as built records Grounding between the Radio AC and Telco grounds Rack s to ground Rack to rack Equipment within racks Site Grounding and Lightning Protection Checklist The following checklist is intended for use at existing sites but may also be used as appropriate at new sites to check the adequacy of grounding and lightning protection measures The checklist lists the checks an
165. ing a fixed measurement interval In accordance with the definition of error events blocks occurring within severely errored seconds are not considered when computing the Background Block Error Ratio BBER For all three ratio definitions only the time during which the transmission system is available is considered when forming the ratios 280 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 8 7 For the purposes of Recommendation G 826 availability ends at the start of a time interval containing at least ten consecutive severely errored seconds in at least one direction of transmission The system becomes available again at the start of a time interval consisting of at least ten seconds that are not severely errored Figure 8 1 shows an example of how availability is determined Figure 8 1 Example of Unavailability Determination 10 sec 10 sec 10 sec Unavailability detected Availability detected Unavailable period Available period Severly Errored Seconds SES B Errored Seconds ES L Error Free Seconds EFS G 826 data has a 10 second availability latency G 828 and G 829 While G 828 has essentially the same structure as G 826 in that it is a block based system it specifies tighter error performance objectives for SDH operation It introduced a new error parameter the Severely Errored Period SEP which is defined as a period during which at least three but not more than nine consecutive severely errored seconds SE
166. int ground ensures that all equipment will rise and fall simultaneously there is no other path to ground to allow damaging currents to flow If the building has a ground contact concrete floor equipment racks must also be isolated using an insulating plinth or pad Lightning surge suppressor Cable ground Cable carrier DC power suppl hu back up battery Rack Ground Bar Cable ground IDU al IDU DC power cable Mast d b NI J Mains supply lightning surge protection N 230 115 Vac mains supply Mains meter and fuse box Site grounding grid radials 6 8 Harris Stratex Networks Best Practices Rack Grounding In order to dissipate currents caused by potentials between equipment in a rack the rack must be grounded to the station MGB The rack ground wire to the MGB must be a minimum of 16 mm 6AWG and should be green yellow PVC insulated copper stranded wire Ground wires must be kept as short as possible with no looping of the wire Wire directly to the MGB don t service loop don t just connect to another ground wire connection on near by equipment Do not connect the rack to MGB ground wire directly to the rack terminate the ground wire to a ground bar located in the rack and individually connect each item of equipment installed in the rack to the same rack ground bar A rack ground bar will normally be installed at the top or bottom of a rack e When connecting each item of equipment to the r
167. ions At coastal or off shore sites where wind swept salt spray is prevalent or at sites where chemical processes or the burning of fossil fuels is likely to affect the long term structural integrity of an antenna special anti corrosive coatings or finishes should be considered These usually take the form of special epoxy coatings and other corrosion inhibiting compounds and protective sealants 3 16 Harris Stratex Networks Best Practices Special attention should also be given to the protection of other exposed items of the installation such as the ODU for a split mount radio the feeder cables connectors grounding points and any exposed lightning surge suppressors Input Connector Coaxial connectors are used for licensed and unlicensed band operation up to about 3 5 GHz whereupon waveguide connectors become standard for licensed band use The waveguide connector will be a flange type or a customized direct fit for split mount installations using a direct mounting ODU Coaxial connectors do however remain an option on antennas for bands up to 8 GHz An example is the unlicensed 5 15 to 5 85 GHz band where Type N connectors are almost universally used Typical coaxial connector options are 7 8 EIA F Flange Female 7 16 DIN Female Type N Female Typical EIA and IEC waveguide flange options are PBR PDR WR75 CPR e UG Before using a waveguide flange coupling always double check to ensure th
168. ith the power system supplier to determine if additional primary or secondary surge suppression is recommended or required The power supply and any battery backup must be firmly anchored secured While power supplies will have anchor mounting points most storage batteries do not In territories where earthquakes are possible secure restraint is essential Consideration must be given to the installation of the dc supply wiring and to the load protection required for each circuit For small systems supplying just one radio circuit protection built into the power supply may be adequate For large installations separate and correctly load sized circuit protection circuit breakers should be installed for each rack and for each item of equipment supplied within the rack Where the power supply has one leg grounded there must be no disconnection device switch circuit breaker or similar installed in the grounded wire Ifthe power supply is floating above ground ve and ve isolated from ground circuit protection can be installed in one leg pole of the power feed Ensure that all downstream protection devices are installed on the same leg polarity Fora new power supply installation check that it has been properly inspected and commissioned before a radio or other equipment is connected to it Follow instructions from the radio manufacturer for the correct size of wire to use when wiring to a power supply 7 12 Harris
169. ither the transmit or receive end Path conditions have changed weather related or new obstacles Oneor both antennas have moved out of alignment Problem with one or both antenna feeders such a water entry into connectors nterference from transmitters installed in the same geographical area Tx Power Measurement Where the transmitter output is suspect a measurement of Tx power is required For split mount radios unless the ODU has a built in measurement capability in situ measurement of Tx power is not possible The ODU must be removed to a service center equipped with a test bench for the radio For all indoor radios field measurement is possible where access to the feeder permits insertion of an attenuator to allow connection of a power meter or the insertion of a directional coupler to enable measurement of both forward and reverse power Otherwise the transmitter or transceiver section of the radio must be returned to a service center Feeder Return Loss Where feeders for all indoor radios are suspect a return loss measurement is recommended The measurement should be at the radio attachment point to include the complete feeder run and antenna Where return loss measurements were captured in the commissioning as built records measurement comparison will confirm the integrity of the feeder and antenna installation The most complete and convenient measurement solution is provided by a handheld battery operated
170. ks ambient temperature considerations 4 8 cable installation overview 4 1 diversity configuration 4 5 dual mount protected 4 3 dual transceiver 4 2 installation 4 2 overview 4 1 protected configuration 4 5 remote mount 4 4 RSSI 3 27 solar gain considerations 4 8 sun shield 4 8 temperature considerations 1 11 ODU cable connectors 4 12 grounding 4 10 grounding guidelines 4 10 grounding kits 4 10 identification tags 4 10 installation 4 8 maximum run distance 4 8 planning the route 4 9 running and fastening 4 8 4 9 supporting 4 9 on site checks fixing faults 9 6 optical cables bend radius 7 14 optical test set safety instructions 1 7 overview commissioning 8 1 feeder selection and installation 5 1 indoor equipment installation 7 1 lightning protection 6 2 troubleshooting 9 1 P parabolic antenna 3 1 comparisons 3 6 280 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 grid 3 1 ice loading 3 14 radome 3 7 shielded 3 3 standard antenna 3 2 path engineering guidelines 2 1 obstruction 2 3 parameters 2 2 planning guidelines 2 2 profile 2 2 path fault scenarios D 1 path loss causes D 2 pipe mount 3 18 planning IDU ODU cable route 4 9 link antenna heights 2 3 equipment parameters 2 3 frequency 2 3 guidelines 2 2 installation datapack 2 6 license considerations 2 3 path 2 1 path parameters 2 2 path profile 2 2 permits and licenses 2 5 NMS 2 8 IP address ranges 2 9 IP considerations 2 8 routing protocol 2 9 stratex radio add
171. l loss combiner Therefore the A side has a 4 dB fade margin cushion higher system gain over an equal loss configuration This can be significant during periods of exceptional rainfall periods which fall outside the normally accepted rain outage model for the location but which may occur several times a year The downside is that if one side fails the additional path attenuation compared to an equal loss combiner installation is 2 dB or in an extremely unlikely worse case situation of both sides failing an additional attenuation of 8 dB The conclusion is that the benefits of the extra system gain outweigh the downside of an A side failure as the probability of a significant rain fade occurring while an ODU A Tx or Rx is being repaired is not significant given ODU failures occur less than once in 15 years on average Outdoor Equipment Grounding 6 Simple Rules Correct grounding is essential for maximum lightning protection Follow these six simple rules 1 ODU ground wires must be a minimum of 16 mm 6 AWG 2 ODU grounds must be connected to a tower ground bar or tower steel 3 Any connection points to the tower ground bar or steel must be free of paint and oxidation to ensure a good low resistance contact 4 Alloutdoor ground connections must be coated with conductive copper based grease to prevent corrosion and potentially high impedances to ground Figure 4 4 shows and example of connec
172. ld replaceable units 280 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 1 5 Chemical Hazards No hazardous materials are used in the construction of HSX radios and multiplexers No special handling or disposal procedures are required except that disposal must be as solid waste and not by burning or shredding Some HSX products include a Lithium Manganese battery Replacement should only be performed by HSX service personnel and spent batteries must be discarded as solid waste Some local authorities may have special disposal requirements for batteries These requirements must be followed For other manufacturer s equipment check their data sheets and instructions Chemical Hazards Guidelines Chemical hazards may be present in your work area from other sources such as battery acid diesel fuel cleaning agents and asbestos building insulation General safety guidelines when handling hazardous materials include the following Refer to the Material Safety Data Sheets MSDS for the chemicals you use Wear protective clothing eye wear gloves face masks or respirators as required Work in a well ventilated area Avoid inhalation of smoke or fumes produced when material is heated Do not smoke near any potentially flammable products Do not wear oil contaminated clothing After handling hazardous material wash hands thoroughly with soap and water 1 6 Harris Stratex Networks Best Practices Laser and Fiber Optic C
173. lly 230 kph 145 mph Foral 2mto 1 8 m 4 ftto 6 ft antennas the maximum operational wind speed rating with 30 mm 1 18 ice loading is typically 190 kph 120 mph Antenna Wind Loading Survival The survival wind speed rating of an antenna is the wind speed that the antenna can withstand without permanent damage or deformation Antenna will return to its original setting with respect to the mounting structure once the wind subsides Survival wind loading specifications with 25 mm 1 radial ice loading range from 200 kph 125 mph to 250 kph 155 mph depending on manufacturer and antenna diameter For HSX direct mount antennas the survival rating for the antenna and mount includes the loading of a coupler and two ODUS for a single antenna protected installation Two specifications are provided depending on antenna size For 0 3 m to 0 6 m antennas the maximum survival wind speed rating with 30 mm 1 18 ice loading is typically 250 kph 155 mph 280 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 3 15 For 1 2m to 1 8 m antennas the maximum survival wind speed rating with 30 mm 1 18 ice loading is typically 200 kph 125 mph Where struts are included with antennas they must be correctly installed For more information on antenna installation and strut location refer to Attaching on page 3 23 The Support Structure Wind force data is supplied by all antenna manufacturers for the purpose of determining the axial side
174. lly measured from a reference ground conductor such as the master ground bar For continuity tests a DVM can be used provided it has the measurement resolution needed to properly measure fractions of 1 ohm 6 4 Harris Stratex Networks Best Practices Ground Connection To Earth This ia a check of the effectiveness of a ground connection to earth which for the site tower ground should be less than 5 ohms The most reliable method is a 3 point test based on the IEEE Standard 81 1983 It references three points of earth contact the ground conductor under test and two probes inserted into the ground at an appropriate distance one a current probe the other a potential probe However for good accuracy the 3 point test requires the ground conductor to be isolated from the equipment and or tower which in most instances will not be permitted for an operating site Figure 6 1 shows a test set for continuity testing and for two three and four point ground testing Grounds must not be disconnected at operational sites The ac mains ground must not be disconnected except by a registered electrical engineer authorized by the site owner operator Figure 6 1 Example of a continuity and ground tester with accessories In situations where a three point test is not possible a clamp on resistance tester is recommended providing the ground wire strap location and size permits clamp on access While not providing the same accuracy as
175. lt figure ensure the prevailing weather conditions are similar to those at the time of commissioning and that the same check procedure is used Fade Margin Computation Figure 9 3 shows how the path gains and losses relate beginning with the transmitter at the left and moving across to the receiver to the right In this example the expected 10 fade margin of 28 dB can be verified by reducing the Tx power by the same dB value at which point the onset of 10 errors should be apparent for a link where there has been no change in performance However the measurement accuracy is highly dependent on the accuracy to which the Tx power can be set and the receive threshold established An overall accuracy of 3 to 4 dB may be typical The expected fade margin may be sourced from the commissioning as built records or from the path planning data for the link Figure 9 3 Link Gains and Losses TX Rx 4 n Tx power RSL at Rx 22 dBm input 52 dBm Feeder loss Feeder loss 2 dB 2 dB Tx power RSL at Rx threshold at antenna antenna port 80 dBm input 50 dBm 20 dBm Antenna gain Antenna gain 40 dB 40 dB Expected 10 Effective Effective fade margin 28 dB radiated signal Total path power power 60dBm 1055 15098 gg dBm 9 12 Harris Stratex Networks Best Practices If the measured fade margin is significantly lower than the as built margin the reasons for this can include Equipment performance has reduced which may be at e
176. m Signed By Customer Signature Title Installer Name Title Date 280 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 B 9 Remedial Action Form The Remedial Action Form captures the remedial action required on a new installation so that it can be accepted as a completed installation Its layout is shown in Figure B 9 Figure B 9 Remedial Action Form Company Name Site Remedial Action Form Project reference Link reference Site name Terminal name Remedial Action Required Responsibility Signed Signature o 10 Harris Stratex Networks Appendix C Voltage Standing Wave Ratio VSWR Reference Chart This appendix describes the relationship between VSWR return loss and power VSWR Return Loss Reflected Transmitted Transmission dB Power 46 Power 96 Loss dB 1 00 0 000 100 000 0 000 1 05 32 25 0 060 99 940 0 003 1 10 26 45 0 227 99 773 0 010 1 15 23 12 0 487 99 513 0 021 1 20 20 83 0 826 99 174 0 036 1 25 19 09 1 234 98 766 0 054 1 30 17 70 1 700 98 300 0 074 1 35 16 54 2 217 97 783 0 097 1 40 15 56 2 779 97 221 0 122 1 45 14 72 3 375 96 625 0 149 1 50 13 98 4 000 96 000 0 177 1 55 13 32 4 653 95 347 0 207 1 60 12 74 5 327 94 673 0 238 1 65 12 21 6 017 93 983 0 269 1 70 11 73 6 724 93 276 0 302 1 75 11 29 7 437 92 563 0 336 280 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 C 1 VSWR Return Loss Reflected Transmitte
177. microwave transmission line analyzer which includes measurement of return loss feeder loss and distance to fault discontinuity An optional power meter for power measurement is available with some instruments For information on a typical analyzer refer to Waveguide and Coax Feeder Testing on page 5 20 in Chapter 5 Other solutions for return loss measurement include a network analyzer or a power meter in conjunction with a directional coupler Refer to Return Loss on page 3 13 for a definition of return loss 280 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 9 13 Interference Measurement Where interference is the suspected cause of link errors a check for interfering signals can be made using a spectrum analyzer connected to the antenna or for an all indoor radio to its antenna feeder Before doing so all other avenues of investigation should be explored particularly so for a split mount installation where connecting to its antenna is a difficult tower top process For a split mount installation the ODU must be removed to gain access to the antenna port and a flexible waveguide or waveguide to coax transition used to connect to a battery powered analyzer e t is generally not practical to use the ODU IDU cable to bring the RF signal down to the building using a waveguide to coax transition at the ODU The RG 8 style coax typically used should not be used at frequencies above about 2 5 GHz The check for interference should extend
178. mmediately below the antenna mount Locating the Main Beam Ensure the antennas are aligned on the main beam and not a side lobe Once a measurable signal is observed very small alignment adjustments are required to locate the main beam For instance a 1 2m antenna at 23 GHz typically has 0 9 of adjustment from center of main beam to the first null 0 4 to the 3 dB point Antenna movement across the main beam will result in a rapid rise and fall of signal level As a guide 1 degree of beam width is equivalent to moving approximately 1 0 mm around a standard 114 mm 4 5 in diameter O D pipe Antennas can be verified as being on main beam as opposed to a side lobe by comparing measured receive signal level with the calculated level Signal strength readings are usually measurable when at least a main beam at one end and first side lobes at the other are aligned The strongest signal occurs at the center of the main beam The highest first lobe signal is typically 20 25 dB less than the main beam signal When both antennas are aligned for maximum main beam signal strength the receive signal level should be within 2 dB of the calculated level for the path This calculated level should be included in the installation datapack for the link Figure 3 18 on page 3 29 is an example of a head on conceptual view of the beam signal strength with concentric rings of side lobe peaks and troughs radiating outward from the main beam 3 2
179. mpatible optical signal levels into or out of a link may cause a dribbling BER which on first analysis may indicate a fault within the radio Isolation of this type of problem is assisted by careful observation of alarm indications and historical data Typical Fault Scenarios For fault descriptions probably causes and recommended actions for a range of typical path related faults refer to Appendix D Diagnostic Tools This section describes the following diagnostic tools and processes Loopbacks Fade Margin Tx Power Measurement Feeder Return Loss Interference Measurement Bench Testing 280 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 9 7 Loopbacks Loopback tests are useful in helping to determine the location of a system malfunction especially if link alarm and performance data provide no clear indication of fault location Loopbacks are used in conjunction with a BER test set or built in BER test capability to determine the points within a link at which normal un errored operation ceases and errored operation begins with the section between normal and errored operation denoting where the fault lies Some radios have a built in pseudo random BER generator and receiver For radios not fitted with this feature an external BER test set is required Most radios provide capabilities to apply a loopback at the tributary baseband digital IF and RF stages Figure 9 1 shows typical loopback points for a split mou
180. n a gas tube is faulty and when dribbling errors occur the suppressor is often the last place to look For this reason the gas tube CAUTION capsule in the suppressor should be replaced on a routine basis Check with the supplier for recommendations on a replacement period Harris Stratex Networks has largely changed over from gas to matrix type lightning surge suppressors for split mount radios 280 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 6 15 Matrix Type Suppressors Matrix type suppressors are a recent development and provide a good solution for split mount radio installations as their design can be tailored to provide a custom let through voltage As an example for a nominal 48 Vdc 40 to 60 V max 3 A ODU supply voltage the maximum operating voltage may be set at 75 V with a peak let through voltage of 150 Vdc Matrix suppressors use a dc blocked RF path with multiple protection stages in the parallel dc path which depending on the frequency band and application may include diodes metal oxide varistors MOVs and gas tubes These suppressors can be designed to withstand repeated strikes up to 15 kV and in the event they do fail they should hard fail Figure 6 7 Example matrix type suppressor with installation kit Suppressor Installation A CAUTION This section provides e Suppressor Installation Guidelines e Typical Suppressor Installation Procedure The manufacturer s instructions for lightning surge s
181. n a link path are problematic the height of the antenna may sometimes be used to advantage by using foreground obstacles as a screen If during commissioning unexpected path errors occur and a check indicates the problem may be due to reflections look at relocating the antenna at a different height or if a rooftop mount look at moving it back from the parapet to remove antenna visibility to the reflective surface s 3 20 Harris Stratex Networks Best Practices Positioning on a Tower With three or four sided towers there is often a choice as to which leg or side of the tower to fasten the pipe mount to Coupled with this is the option of mounting the antenna to the left or right side of the pipe left or right offset Antenna offsets horizontal offset from the pipe mount axis are usually more pronounced for split mount installations due to the need to accommodate the piggy backed ODU Left or Right Side Offset Mount location for optimum left or right side antenna offset may be decided with the following points in mind Ease of antenna installation and where antenna struts are required correct siting for struts A strut should be within a 25 degree angle from a right angle to the antenna face Refer to Figure 3 14 on page 3 23 Ease of access to antenna alignment adjusters These typically provide a 20 to 25 degree adjustment for azimuth and elevation For split mount installations ease of access to the
182. n the equipment and the rack rails I DU and Rack Grounding rack mount equipment should be fitted with a grounding stud or bolt hole for ground wire attachment This may be on the equipment chassis or on one of its attachment brackets I DU Grounding 4 Simple Rules Follow these four rules when installing ground wires within a rack Eachrack mounted item of indoor equipment must be separately grounded to the rack ground bar Do not daisy chain indoor equipment grounds Figure 7 1 shows incorrect grounding practice Figure 7 2 shows correct grounding practice 2 The ground leads should be green or green yellow PVC insulated copper stranded wire 3 The ground leads must have a minimum wire size of 4 sq mm 14 AWG 4 Only use the correct size ground terminals or lugs for the ground wire size 280 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 7 5 Figure 7 1 ncorrect IDU Grounding Harris Stratex Networks Best Practices For more specific information on site grounding refer to Chapter 6 Lightning Protection and Site Grounding Requirements Rack Grounding The rack must be properly grounded to the MGB Refer to Ground System Requirements on page 6 4 for details f the equipment is being installed in an existing rack do not assume that it is correctly grounded Always check the integrity of the ground connections which must include a check through to the MGB Ensure the power supply supplying dc power to t
183. n the waveguide at a slight uphill angle to the building 280 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 5 7 Figure 5 2 Typical hanger and adaptor items Hardware kit Hanger SQF e 45 adaptor Threaded rod support kit art Hanger round member Hanger round member Hanger with adaptor hanger with circlip adaptor hanger with circlip angle adaptor ad Hanger bolted to tower Tower stand off kit Hanger with threaded rod support kit 45 angle adaptor and tower Hanger with threaded standoff kit rod support kit 5 8 Harris Stratex Networks Best Practices Figure 5 3 Typical wall feed through accessories Waveguide and Coax Feeder Grounding Waveguide and coax feeders must be properly grounded to help prevent equipment damage due to lightning strikes Additionally coax feeders must be fitted with an appropriate lighting surge suppressor to limit the magnitude of the strike induced voltage difference between inner and outer conductors For lightning protection and site grounding requirements refer to Chapter 6 Unless otherwise specified by the customer the feeder must be grounded at the following points Atthe top of the tower at the point where the feeder branches off to the antenna Atthe base of the tower where the feeder branches off to the equipment building At the point of entry to the building Where the feeder run on tower exceeds 30 m 100 ft a grounding kit must b
184. ne profile is the starting point for all subsequent line of sight verification and path engineering Microwave relies on clear line of site LOS For short paths it is normally safe to visually inspect a path to verify LOS For longer paths the geographical terrain characteristics refractivity gradients and rainfall rates can have a major impact on path performance Reflective surfaces such as flat smooth terrain over water shots sides of near field buildings and diffractive terrain boundaries need careful consideration The longer the path the more important this is Where a path is prone to such effects reflection and or diffraction analysis is essential to help predict their effect and if significant how they can be mitigated without having to consider changing to an alternative path Visual path profiles are essential to check and measure obstacle heights along paths and to characterize terrain types Don t rely solely on map based path profiles Refraction by the earths atmosphere causes a radio ray to bend slightly downward in a normal atmosphere or up in abnormal conditions where the density of the air increases with height Of particular interest is the change in value of refractivity over the microwave front the gradient of refractivity The gradient can change over height and with time to provide various anomalous propagation conditions for beam spreading ducting and multipath Refractive index data is available for all
185. nership The departments responsible for the content in this guide are Installation Practices Field Services and Field Quality Direct suggestions and comments to Director of Installation Practices Director of Field Services Guide Overview Chapter 1 covers safety of personnel and discusses general hazards Chapter 2 discusses planning guidelines Chapters 3 through 9 provide guidelines for installing and commissioning microwave radio links including hints tips and background information Both split mount and all indoor installations are addressed Chapter 10 provides guidance on troubleshooting Appendix introduces an Excel based formset for pre installation checks including site survey lightning protection and grounding survey and a pre installation checklist Appendix B introduces an Excel based formset for installation and commissioning It includes forms and checklists for an installation datapack racking circuit connections commissioning inspection acceptance and remedial action Appendix C provides a VSWR reference chart Appendix D provides guidance on typical fault scenarios with a description probable cause and recommended actions for commonly encountered path related faults The guidelines are generic in their application These guidelines are designed to support instructions provided by an equipment manufacturer for specific models of link equipment If there are differences between th
186. nized angle iron brackets and U bolts For fixing to the sides of buildings or to rooftops purpose built brackets or support frames are used to support the pipe mount parabolic antennas are designed to fasten to nominal 112 mm diameter galvanized pipe 4 inch inside diameter water pipe of varying lengths On small diameter antennas their mounts may offer both 112 mm and 50 mm 2 inch pipe mount options For flat plate and Yagi antennas 50 mm pipe mounts are typically used For rooftop mounting the pipe is normally attached to purpose designed parapet rails or frames Another option is a non penetrating platform mount which has application on rubberized or bitumen finished rooftops The platform is essentially a raft weighed down by concrete blocks or similar to which the pipe mount is tripod anchored 3 18 Harris Stratex Networks Best Practices Figure 3 9 Typical tower pipe mount for a small diameter antenna 280 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 3 19 Figure 3 12 Example of a non penetrating rooftop mount Positioning the Antenna Mount Apart from the obvious need to position the mount at the right height consideration must be given to its lateral location on a tower antenna offset for optimum ease of antenna installation and for its attached ODU in a split mount installation Lateral location is also an important consideration for antennas requiring side bracing Where reflective surfaces o
187. nks in the same geographical area s the path down completely or is only one or a number of tributaries affected s the path down completely or is traffic passing but with a BER alarm 9 4 Harris Stratex Networks Best Practices sit a hard fault or is it intermittent in nature Do the alarms indicate which end of the link is faulty Hardware software or tributary alarms from an element management system should provide confirmation of the link end Check the weather conditions leading up to the occurrence of the fault Could the weather rain ice high wind temperature and so on be a factor in the reported fault f the fault suggests a rain fade or other weather related fade condition and it matches the prevailing weather conditions do not take any action until the weather abates Check to determine if you or another engineer is best placed to attend to the reported fault This may be assessed by location experience access to spares and so on Check to see if the alarms suggest the fault may be with connected equipment and not the reported equipment such as a mux other radio equipment or tributary line connections Check the terminal link history sita newly installed link Does the fault history for the link indicate a likely cause Has there been work done on the link in recent times and if so what Check that you have with you The appropriate spares The craft tool
188. no significant change The operational performance of the radio and associated equipment should be checked against their as built figures using the available front panel and craft tool status alarm and performance indicators especially so if the equipment is not managed by an NMS Network Management System Trend Analysis Use available data to determine any trend that may lead to a failure if allowed to continue The data for such analysis is most readily provided by an NMS which can capture and present data on an historical basis But data captured during a routine inspection may also provide a valuable trend insights Check for the following trends Reducing receive signal level Gradually increasing bit errors or an increasing errored seconds count Changes in transmit power Increased frequency of rain fade or other fade conditions Increasing occurrence of other weather related changes in performance Increasing occurrence of a particular hardware failure Time spent in conducting such analysis is time well spent Catching a problem before it brings down the network is good network management 9 2 Harris Stratex Networks Best Practices Fault Analysis Training Spares faults once cleared should be the subject of a fault report The data presented in these reports should be analyzed from time to time to check for any common threads which may point to a particular weakness in the design installation
189. nt link Table 9 2 on page 9 9 provides a brief explanation of each loopback Figure 9 1 Example Loopback Settings with an External BER Test Set Local Radio Remote Radio Trib in out IDU ODU ODU IDU connections External BER Tester m c 5 c ES o cia ET a jeubip qur pueqeseg dl Line facing loopbacks Oo Oc A W N II Radio facing loopbacks 9 8 Harris Stratex Networks Best Practices Table 9 2 Loopback Types and Applications Applications Legend Loopback 1 Line facing LIU 2 Line facing tributary 3 Line facing baseband 4 Line facing IF 5 Line facing RF 6 Radio facing baseband 7 Radio facing tributary or LIU Selected per tributary to check the tributary cables and the line interface unit LIU of the terminal Checks the selected tributary circuit prior to the traffic payload mux Provides a loopback at the digital baseband after the traffic payload mux Loops all traffic Provides a loopback on the IF side of the modulator demodulator Loops all traffic Provides a loopback prior to the antenna feed point Typically an RF loopback is enabled by setting the Rx to the same frequency as the Tx and using leakage across the diplexer to provide the receive input signal needed At the same time the Tx at the remote end must be disabled Another solution is to incorporate a built in mixer just prior to the feeder flange
190. ommissioning 8 2 BER 8 4 fade margin 8 2 protection 8 9 three point test ground resistance 6 5 threshold level 9 11 Tmra 1 11 7 3 Tmra considerations ODU 4 8 tools feeder installation 5 4 installation 2 7 torque settings 3 23 tower loading 3 16 tracking path errors 3 29 training 9 3 transistion waveguide to coax 5 15 transmission line analyzer 5 20 transmit switch typical loss figure 4 5 transport power supply 7 11 trend analysis 9 2 trib inter connection form B 5 trib testing BER 8 4 tributary cables labels 7 14 tributary cabling 7 14 tributary loopback line facing 9 9 LIU 9 9 radio facing 9 9 troubleshooting 9 4 before going to site 9 4 bench testing 9 17 diagnostic tools 9 7 Harris Stratex Networks fade margin computation 9 12 fade margin test 9 11 fault reports 9 18 feeder return loss 9 13 indirect faults 9 7 interference measurement 9 14 on site checks 9 6 order of investigation 9 6 overview 9 1 preventative maintenance 9 1 fault analysis 9 3 routine inspections 9 2 spares 9 3 training 9 3 trend analysis 9 2 Tx power measurement 9 13 typical fault scenarios 9 7 undetected faults 9 7 use of loopbacks 9 8 Tx power measurement 9 13 Tx power alarm D 2 type N connector 5 16 type N female coaxial connector 3 17 U ultra violet spectrum 1 7 V variable attenuator 8 3 VLSM 2 8 VoIP EOW 2 11 VSWR 3 7 C 1 antenna specifications 3 12 W wanted to unwanted value interfence 9 14 warranty 28
191. on with a loopback refer to Diagnostic Tools on page 9 7 for loopback information The test can be conducted using a built in test capability where provided or by using an external BER tester on a selected tributary Built in BER Test Built in test capabilities normally fall into two categories one which provides continuous background performance measurement and one which is user selected to provide a BER test on a tributary normally activated in conjunction with loopback controls Depending on the capabilities of the built in test and the requirements of the customer operator either the background measurement or the tributary test or both may be acceptable for commissioning purposes Background Performance Test Background measurement for a radio link is usually G 826 based with the source data provided from the FEC circuit specifically from a count of uncorrectable blocks It is single link based originating in the modulator at the Tx end and extracted from the demodulator at the Rx end As such the check does not incorporate the mux demux or tributary circuits However because it is operating continuously in the background the data collected can be used to provide a performance history over days and weeks Traffic is not affected With some radios this G 826 data may be supplemented with an estimate of 8 4 Harris Stratex Networks Best Practices G821 based background BER BER Tributary Test A BER tributary t
192. onfigurations on page 4 5 Outdoor Equipment Grounding 6 Simple Rules on page 4 6 ODU Temperature Considerations on page 4 8 Take care when bringing the ODU onto its antenna mounting bracket Ensure no impact damage occurs to the ODU feed head and polarization rotator Do not install the ODU when it is raining Moisture must not be allowed to get into the ODU antenna feed assembly Antennas and ODUs are usually supplied from new with a self adhesive seal over the feedhead flange to protect against the ingress of moisture and dust during transportation and handling Seals must be removed prior to installation 280 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 4 3 Remote and Indoor Mounted ODUs Where direct mounting an ODU is not an option the ODU can be remote mounted from its antenna using a short length of flexible waveguide or coax at lower frequencies A remote mounted antenna requires a normal industry standard connector flange not the customized collar flange assembly for a direct mount ODU Figure 4 3 on page 4 5 shows an example of a remote mounted ODU Flexible waveguide used for this purpose should not exceed 2 m preferably not more than 1 m It is not necessary to install a dehydrator desiccator on such short runs Flexible waveguide or coax must be supported such that it cannot flex in the wind and that its routing does not put undue strain on the connectors At lower frequencies the more robust nature of
193. operation Class 4 is most demanding Class 1 least Figure 3 8 shows proposed RPE masks for Classes 2 to 4 for frequency bands 3 to 30 GHz Class 1 antennas are not shown and are defined as those exceeding Class 2 limits a separate annex in EN 302217 4 1 provides Class 1 limits The RPE masks focus on off axis side lobe performance they do not define performance for angles close to the boresight direction main beam Guidance on typical main beam patterns for solid antennas is provided in Annex C of EN 302217 4 1 The actual ETSI Class of antenna required for a particular frequency band within a territory will be determined by the licensing authority for the territory country Within the European community the RPEs proposed in EN 302 217 4 2 6 for bands above 3 GHz are only of classes 2 or higher as Class 1 antennas are no longer considered suitable The rationale is that the increasing demand of spectrum in European countries requires the use of more demanding antenna RPEs Once ratified EN 3202217 will replace EN 300631 and 300833 3 8 Harris Stratex Networks Best Practices FCC Part 101 115 sets out the requirements for directional antennas based on maximum beamwidth minimum gain and minimum off axis radiation suppression For most frequency bands an A and B category antenna is specified Standard A has the more demanding RPE and is to be used in all areas not classified as low frequency congestion Standard B ma
194. or maintenance of the network or to a specific component or equipment type Refer to Fault Reports on page 9 18 The time taken to restore service and the parts used should also be analyzed to see if improvements are possible in the maintenance procedures maintenance training and spares holdings Properly trained and experienced planning and installation personnel are essential for establishing high integrity in a new network Similarly properly trained network management and service personnel are essential for the continued good health of a network Training procedures and courses should be reviewed from time to time to check their relevance and cost effectiveness Similarly the training needs for personnel should be reviewed to ensure they maintain expertise in their area of work and of the installed base Spares holdings should be reviewed on a regular basis to ensure the correct quantity and type are held and held at the most appropriate locations Analysis of spares usage will show any trend for excessive use of spares which may point to a weakness in the deployment or design manufacture of the item Spares holdings should also be checked from time to time and if necessary brought up to the current hardware and or software revision level 280 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 9 3 Fixing Faults This section introduces Which Link Which Site Which Terminal Before Going to Site On Site Checks Typical Fault Sc
195. or using PTFE tape to ensure a good seal 4 Connectthe designated dehydrator alarm s to the alarm input s on the radio This may be a single dehydrator master alarm or multiple alarms such as low pressure continuous running and power failure 5 Follow the dehydrator system start up and test procedures given in the manufacturer s operators manual Ensure the dehydrator has been set for the correct on off pressures usually between 21 kPa 3 Ib in and 55 kPa 81b in 6 Purgethe waveguide by pressurizing it to the designated pressure dehydrator motor stops and then releasing the pressure by opening the air plug on the connector at the antenna end 7 Close the air plug at the antenna end and repeat step 6 twice more This purging process removes all moist air replacing it with dry air from the dehydrator 8 Check the feeder system for air leaks This is best done with a pressure meter on line and checking for any pressure change over one hour or more 9 Weatherproof the antenna end connector Refer to Weatherproofing Connectors on page 4 13 for weatherproofing guidelines This completes the purging and the feeder can be used for service 5 26 Harris Stratex Networks Chapter 6 Lightning Protection and Site Grounding Requirements This chapter provides information and recommendations on lightning protection and site grounding As well as preventing damage correct installation of protection devices and proper grounding
196. ower systems will be able to provide recommended battery solutions for a particular application Transportation Considerations Power supplies and storage batteries are large heavy and expensive objects to transport When selecting a power system consideration should be given to the source and the method of transportation A local regional or in country supplier may provide substantial cost savings on a delivered system If appropriate consider sourcing the power supply and back up batteries separately with special emphasis on local supply of suitable batteries If airfreight is essential sealed batteries are the only choice Wet batteries unless empty of electrolyte will not be accepted for airfreight without special conditions 280 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 7 11 Power Supply Installation and DC Connection This section provides information on Power Supply Installation Guidelines on page 7 12 DC Connection on page 7 12 Power supply systems must be installed in accordance with manufacturer s instructions Power Supply Installation Guidelines DC Connection General guidelines for power supply installation include Check local regulations on locating the power supply Some countries require the power supply to be located within the same equipment room as the equipment it is supplying with special emphasis on common grounding At sites where lightning surges on the ac mains supply are a concern consult w
197. performance criteria are used for the link A good design correctly considers the balance between installed cost and how important a link is in the network Ensure that correct radio feeder and antenna specifications are used For single antenna protected operation ensure appropriate splitter losses are used e When a link is to be protected using hot standby space diversity or frequency diversity ensure the rationale for selecting one over the other is soundly based Make appropriate allowances for field variances such as transmit power receive sensitivity cable attenuation antenna gains and similar point to point microwave links except those in the ISM bands are subject to licensing by local authorities This is to ensure most efficient use of the available resource frequency bands and bandwidth and that users are allocated a radio channel which is for their exclusive use in its near geographical area Preparing a license application can be done by a user but unless experienced in microwave planning it is best left to the experts This is a key activity in designing a network It ensures that the choice of frequencies will not interfere with other links or be interfered with by other links in the same geographical area In some countries there is a database of available frequencies by band from which to make a selection for inclusion on a license application In others the link frequencies will be determined by t
198. quire checking repair or replacement Where a link is faulty but still passing traffic loopback checks can extend to the remote terminal Where a network management system has control of tributary loopbacks and built in trib BER testing tests can be conducted across multiple links This is especially useful in helping to locate the source of dribbling errors on multi hop circuit e When loopback is applied it generally allows the outgoing signal to continue unless the radio has an auto AIS insert capability Otherwise only the receive circuit is broken Refer to Figure 9 2 Figure 9 2 Typical Line Facing Loopback Trib in out Local Radio connections IDU ODU BER Tester Loopback Tx circuit is normally not broken if there is no auto insertion of AIS Rx circuit is broken Wherean AIS Alarm Information Signal is inserted it replaces the BER signal or other signals on the tributary outputs to indicate to the connected equipment that a diagnostic alarm mode has been applied to the alarmed circuit s Where a radio has no internal BER generator measurement function the auto inserted AIS would normally only appear at the remote radio tributary output s Where a radio has an internal BER generator measurement function the auto inserted AIS may appear on both the local radio and remote radio tributary outputs Check manufacturer s data for details When a loopback is applied traffic is disrupted
199. quired accessories are correct and complete Tx high Tx low ends are correctly identified per site Spare equipment Bench test optional Confirm correct link operation Tools All required installation tools Equipment Such as a winch hoist or trenching machine Consumables Test equipment All required expected consumables All required test equipment Weather The forecast weather will not impact the installation Contacts list Project manager Site owner NOC Tech support Other 280 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 A 17 Harris Stratex Networks Appendix B Installation and Commissioning Formset This appendix introduces the Excel based suite of installation and commissioning forms available from HSX They can be used as is or as the basis for preparing user specific forms The forms provided are nstallation Datapack on page B 1 Racking on page B 4 Circuit Connections on page B 5 Commissioning Form on page B 6 Installation Inspection Report on page B 8 Acceptance Form on page B 9 Remedial Action Form on page B 10 Excel files for the Installation and Commissioning Formset and for its companion Site Survey Formset are available from HSX or HSX suppliers Contact a HSX Helpdesk for assistance I nstallation Datapack The Installation datapack provides a prompt for capturing information typically required b
200. r RIP depending on the capabilities of the router Compared to static routing dynamic routing requires much less configuration management by a network administrator HSX s Altium radio uses RIP version 1 RIP1 routing protocol The Eclipse radio offers OSPF RIP1 or RIP2 280 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 2 9 Summary IP RIP has a 15 IP hop limitation which means contiguous chains of radios cannot exceed 15 IP hops without the use of routers to mediate This hop limitation is a management issue only it does not affect traffic OSPF does not have this IP hop limitation Some radios such as the HSX s XP4 and DART do not use routing tables Instead they employ a simple IP forwarding or routing mechanism meaning complex topologies where branching exists may require the use of a router at certain junctions if the broadcast mode is not used Address Assignment Requirements M0 For detailed information on the establishment of management connectivity and addressing refer to the User Manual for the radio type Device IP Address Requirements Eclipse Node Eclipse Terminal Assign an IP address to each device non protected Altium DART DXR 700 DXR 100 Spectrum II SNMP XP4 non protected Non protected XP4 or DART link Assign an IP address to the NMI equipped radio only configured with a single NMI option board NMI board at one end of the link only Protected Eclipse Terminal protected IDUs Assign two uniq
201. r conductors of a magnitude sufficient to destroy components and PCB tracks at and around the cable interface Dependant on whether the interface circuit offers a high or low impedance to the pulse the breakdown will be due to over voltage or excessive current flow or both To protect against these effects proper installation of a suitable lightning surge suppressor or suppressors is essential Inadequate Primary Protection This refers to protection on incoming telco and power lines and is particularly relevant to overhead lines lines which are prone to lightning strike Lightning Characteristics A lightning strike is a short duration high energy event Studies have shown that the average lighting strike waveform has a one to two microsecond rise time and a current stroke of 18 kA to 20 kA with a time to half peak current of 45 to 50 microseconds Even though lightning strikes are direct current dc events because of the rapid rise time they also contain a great deal of high frequency energy which may span 100 kHz to 10 MHz 6 2 Harris Stratex Networks Best Practices Damage at Tower Sites Because they point higher than the surrounding terrain and other nearby structures tower sites are frequently struck by lightning When struck the voltage drop from the top to the bottom of the tower can be extremely high As an example the combined direct current and inductive voltage drop across a 50 m 165 ft tower from an
202. ravel Where practical an ODU should be attached to its antenna before being hoisted into position Refer to Antenna Hoisting Antenna Hoisting Small compact antennas and ODUs can be hand carried up a tower Larger antennas and some ODUs must be winched into place and supported there while being attached to their mount This is a job for experienced and qualified riggers Most countries require such personnel to be trained and certified in the practice of rigging and the use of hoisting equipment This certification should be available for inspection when on the job Similarly hoist and winch equipment may need to be independently inspected and certified as being fit for purpose Correct procedures must be used to ensure equipment being installed or existing equipment is not damaged during hoisting and that other working antennas are not affected In particular Use manufacturer s data to help determine the rigging needed for hoisting an antenna For split mount installations there is the option of attaching the ODU to the antenna before it is hoisted into position This should only be attempted where there is no risk of the larger package causing hoisting placement and fastening difficulties If there is any doubt install the antenna and ODU separately When working around and with waveguide ensure that it is not dented or deformed Do not hoist equipment in front of existing operational antennas Wind loading on an antenna c
203. re content humidity and power failure Figure 5 11 shows a typical manual regenerative dehydrator for volumes up to 280 liters 10 cubic feet Figure 5 11 Example small volume manual regenerative dehydrator 280 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 5 23 Automatic Regenerative Dehydrators Automatic regenerative dehydrators typically use two silica gel canisters with one on line and the other on standby or regeneration When the online canister is exhausted it is automatically replaced by the alternate unit and its contents regenerated by heating and backwashing with a reverse dry air flow They are normally available with alarm outputs for under and over pressure continuous running high moisture content humidity and power failure Being fully automatic regenerative dehydrators are virtually maintenance free They are available in various capacities to service volumes up to 50 000 liters 1 800 cubic feet Membrane Type Dehydrators Manual type dehydrators use a heat exchanger and permeable membrane to remove moisture from the air They are normally available with alarm outputs for under and over pressure continuous running high moisture content humidity and power failure They are virtually maintenance free and available in various capacities to service volumes from 280 liters 10 cubic feet to 70 000 liters 2 500 cubic feet Figure 5 12 shows two examples of membrane type automatic dehydrators for volumes up to 560 liters
204. re management networks are network address prolific a Class C address range should be a first choice but with subnetting Class A and Class B addresses can also provide a large number of network addresses Essentially any non Internet range of addresses can be used Or an Internet address range can be used providing there is no gateway to the Internet Example address ranges include Class A 10 x x x with a mask of 255 255 255 0 Class B 172 1 x x to 172 10 with a mask of 255 255 255 0 Class C 192 169 1 x to 192 255 255 x with a mask of 255 255 255 0 The non Internet class B address space 172 16 x x is not appropriate for radio networks except at the connection point to NOC LAN segments For some radios the manufacturer will advise that a specific range of addresses must not be used for the reason they are required for internal embedded addressing within the radio An example of this is HSX s Eclipse where the address range of 192 168 255 0 to 192 168 255 255 must not be used Routing Protocol Generally static routing is the default routing option For some radios it is the only option It requires manual configuration of the routing table and any subsequent reconfiguration Dynamic routing makes use of a protocol such as OSPF or RIP These update the routing table held within each router through a mutual exchange of messages In most instances it should only be necessary to enter the IP address for the terminal and then select OSPF o
205. ress requirements 2 10 radio links 2 1 site pre installation 2 5 pole mount ODU 4 2 power supply connection 1 12 connection polarity 7 9 dc connection 7 12 installation 7 12 local regulations 7 12 selection and installation 7 9 transport considerations 7 11 types battery back up 7 11 hot plug in 7 11 load sharing 7 10 1 redundancy 7 10 powering up radio 7 13 precautions ESD 7 4 pre installation equipment verification 2 6 permits and licenses 2 5 planning 2 5 scheduling 2 5 pre requisites feeder cable installation 5 4 pressure window 5 15 pressurization dehydrator installation 5 25 dynamic systems 5 23 5 24 membrane dehydrators 5 24 equipment and installation 5 21 hand pump systems 5 22 nitrogen systems 5 24 static systems 5 21 pressurized hand pump systems 5 22 presurization non pressurized desiccator 5 21 preventative maintenance 9 1 fault analysis 9 3 routine inspections 9 2 spares 9 3 training 9 3 trend analysis 9 2 procedure antenna alignment 3 27 project planning pre installation 2 5 protection 10 commissioning tests 8 9 ProVision NMS planning 2 8 purging dynamic dehydrator 5 26 feeder 5 17 static dehydrator 5 25 R rack ground bar 6 9 grounding 7 4 7 7 installation 7 2 mechanical loading 1 13 rack grounding 6 9 racking equipment location form B 4 radiation safety guidelines 1 3 radio license delivery 2 5 split mount 4 1 benefits 4 1 switch on 7 13 radio equipment restricting
206. ries call Within North America 888 HSTX NOW 888 478 9669 Outside North America 1 321 674 4252 For all other sales inquiries go to http www harrisstratex com contact default asp For Customer Support go to http www harrisstratex com support contact support asp Contents About This Manual Welcome to Best Practices enne nente nnne PULPOSE 1 Intended Audience eee 1 Content Ownership eee edente tbe tere ee tte iere qne xvii GUIS OVeryIe Wa od EP DART FARE IPIE ITE xvii Organization enema PO ee eor xix Referenced Material tete oe a eripit XX Conventions and Terminology esee xxi Graphical Cuesys isc os xxi Use of Bold Font eee e eee cte oet eerte ae dette gene xxi Use of Italic Font niece rete ES xxi Common Terminology esee eene enne xxi Chapter 1 Safety UA ete ie 1 1 Operator Safety petiere p ERR e eire 1 2 Radio Frequency and Microwave 1 2 RF uW Safety Guidelines essere 1 3 RF Safety Standards essere 1 4 Electrical Hazards ant whetstone 1 5 Electrical Safety Guidelines see 1 5 Chemical Hazards
207. rnal cooling Equipment installed in racks must be correctly grounded This means ground bonding between the equipment ears and rack rails and for the installation of a ground wire from the equipment to the rack ground rail The rack itself must be grounded to the master ground bar Refer to Attachment Bracket Bonding DU and Rack Grounding Ground Terminals and Lugs Proper equipment grounding is required to protect on site personnel against possible electrocution and to guard against equipment damage in the event of a lightning strike at the site 7 4 Harris Stratex Networks Best Practices Attachment Bracket Bonding The equipment attachment brackets or ears must have good electrical contact with the rack mounting rails If the rails are painted best bonding will be achieved by carefully and neatly scraping away the paint where the ears butt against the rails To make a neat job use tape to mask off the rail where you do not want paint removed The prime purpose of ensuring a good electrical contact between the radio and the rack is to minimize resistance to ground in the event of a lightning strike satisfactory alternative is to rely on the grounding provided by the rack fastening screws but only if the rail holes are directly threaded and are clean of any paint and the rack screws are used without insulating washers under their heads so that there is direct ground bonding via the rack screw betwee
208. round d MGB to Telco grounds e Rack to rack f Equipment within racks Additional Comments A 16 Harris Stratex Networks Best Practices Pre I nstall Checklist The Pre Install Checklist is an aid memoir It covers check points typically required in the lead up to a new installation Its layout is shown in Figure A 9 on page A 17 Figure A 9 Pre Installation Checklist Company Name Pre installation Checklist Project reference Link reference Sites Link model and capacity Antenna type and size Other equipment to be installed Item Detail Check Box Sites ready Site owner work completed Contractor work completed Permits and licenses Site Access Local authority planning Local authority safety Link license Software link capacity license Personnel rigging Safety issues Any on site personnel safety issues identified and qualified Accommodation if required Hotel or other lodgings confirmed Contractors if required Your contractors are confirmed Directions and site and building access keys Map Keys or security code Installation datapack Is complete in required detail Includes NMS configuration data IP addressing and routing Includes a commissioning checksheet Equipment verification All equipment to be installed is correct and complete Re
209. rounding strap to a ground on the equipment Restrict handling of ESD sensitive PCBs and sub assemblies Where practical handle assemblies via a front panel or the edges of a PCB Store and transport ESD sensitive items in static shielding bags or containers Ensure these handling procedures are maintained during the process of swap out in of ESD sensitive assemblies from to their ESD protecting transport bags or containers 280 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 1 10 Best Practices Maximum and Minimum Ambient Temperature Ensure compliance with the maximum ambient temperature Tmra and minimum temperature specifications for the installed equipment Equipment performance cannot be guaranteed where ambient temperatures are outside specification maximize long term component reliability ambient temperature limits must not be exceeded Excessive heat is the number one cause of premature equipment aging and failure e At very low temperatures the equipment may not start or may take considerable time to start up ODU Temperature Considerations ODUs are normally specified for a maximum ambient temperature of 50 or 55 C This is the maximum specified air temperature in shaded situations Solar gain can raise the internal ODU temperatures by 10 Celsius or more and in equatorial regions especially where ambients can be in excess of 40 C over heating may occur In such environments the ODU should be protected with a s
210. rtificate copy of the certificate should be available for on site inspection HSX further recommends that if a contracted rigger does not posses such a certificate then that person Cannot be classed as a rigger Cannot be permitted to climb Cannot be employed as the safety person for an approved rigger unless there is a second rigger in the vicinity with whom permanent radio or telephone contact can be maintained Permit To Climb Follow the country s regulations to obtain permission to climb Such permission may not be granted if the site or structure owner or operator or local authority states that a structure is unsafe to climb Where the climbing activities are monitored by HSX if the customer or a representative of the site owner or other authority indicates that it is not safe to climb no rigging will take place unless a senior rigger or structural engineer certifies that it is safe to climb General Site Safety Watch for protrusions or sharp or slippery surfaces that may catch or otherwise cause injury Where possible cover or restrict access to such areas n anew installation ensure the placement of equipment does not restrict access to it and to other equipment Ensure racks are securely anchored to the floor and if necessary top braced Check to ensure that the additional loading of new equipment into a rack does not cause any reduction in mechanical stability of the rack Site Security Ensure
211. s Best Practices Antenna Wind Loading Operational The operational wind speed rating of an antenna is typically that for which temporary deflection of the main beam is within one third of the half power beam width of the antenna A one third deflection typically results in a signal drop of about 1 dB This is the deflection measured in relation to the antenna mount it does not take into account any deflection of the mounting structure Another standard in use considers the operational wind speed as that for which the main beam is not deviated by more than 0 1 degree with up to a 25 mm 1 ice loading Whatever the method used by a manufacturer it is important to also take the deflection of the mounting structure into consideration during calculation of beam deflection The lower wind loading of smaller diameter antennas means they usually have a a higher operational wind load specification compared to larger diameter antennas from the same manufacturer In some instances a manufacturer can offer a higher operational wind load performance through use of additional support struts For HSX direct mount antennas the operational rating for the antenna and mount includes the loading of a coupler and two ODUS for a single antenna protected installation Two specifications are provided depending on antenna size e For0 3mto0 6 m 1 ft and 2 ft antennas the maximum operational wind speed rating with 30 mm 1 18 ice loading is typica
212. s As heat stress is a primary cause of premature component failure any reduction in operating temperatures will assist long term reliability of the ODU ODU Cable Installation This section provides guidance on running and fastening the IDU ODU cable cable grounding and the fitting of cable connectors Refer to ODU Cable Running and Fastening on page 4 9 ODU Cable Grounding on page 4 10 Cable Connectors on page 4 12 Weatherproofing Connectors on page 4 13 The ODU cable is typically a small diameter 7 to 10 mm 3 8 to 1 2 inch braid or solid outer coaxial cable The sheath is usually polyethene or polyethylene the latter being preferable for its higher resistance to minor pin hole deformities The manufacturer s recommended cable usually provides for a maximum 250 m to 300 m cable run the maximum being determined by the cable resistance and resultant voltage drop between the IDU and ODU Larger diameter cable which generally has lower resistance may be used to provide extra IDU to ODU separation 4 8 Harris Stratex Networks Best Practices ODU Cable Running and Fastening Table 4 1 provides guidelines for IDU ODU cable running and fastening Table 4 1 IDU ODU Cable Running and Fastening Guidelines Planning the route Use cable supports or ties for securing the cable to the main structural frameworks Run adjacent to other coaxial cables except where their routing is poor Do not run the cabl
213. s suspected confirmation may require checks using a spectrum analyzer D 4 Harris Stratex Networks Index Symbols 7 16 DIN connector 5 16 7 16 DIN female coaxial connector 3 17 7 8 coaxial connector 3 17 A acceptance form B 9 adaptor waveguide to coax 5 15 adjacent channel interference 9 14 airflow requirements 1 11 airflow considerations indoor equipment installation 7 3 alarms typical path fault alarms D 1 aligning antenna 3 24 all indoor radio feeder cable installation 5 3 installation precautions 5 3 ambient temperature maximum 1 11 minimum 1 11 ODU 1 11 4 8 rack mounted equipment 1 11 racks 7 3 analysis fault 9 3 trend 9 2 analyzer microwave transmission line 5 20 9 13 antenna alignment 3 24 adjusters 3 28 basics 3 25 locating main beam 3 28 pre requisites 3 24 280 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 procedure 3 27 tracking path errors 3 29 attaching to mount 3 23 attachment torque settings 3 23 combiner 4 5 corrosion protection 3 16 drain hole plugs 3 22 environmental considerations 3 14 feeder problem 9 13 grid ice loading 3 14 max wind speeds 3 14 grid antenna 3 1 height 2 3 hoisting 3 21 3 22 ice fall protection 3 16 ice loading 3 14 input connectors 3 17 installation planning 3 21 side struts 3 23 mount non penetrating platform 3 18 offsets 3 21 pipe 3 18 positioning 3 20 tower positioning 3 21 mount installation 3 18 mount types 3 18 mounting 3 18 mounting bracket
214. s position to meet a visual impact bylaw 2 A permit or license needed to allow RF radiation from the site Note if there is an approval or permit required before the installation work can proceed This may apply where pedestrian safety is an issue during work on a tower or on the side or parapet of a building License Note the status of the link license s where required In particular what still needs to be checked or approved before a license application is submitted Plans and Maps Site plan attached yes no Area map attached yes no Additional comments Harris Stratex Networks Best Practices Ground and Lightning Protection Checklist This section describes a survey procedure and checklist for use when determining the adequacy of existing protection measures at a site The checks should be conducted as part of a pre installation site survey The survey describes a strategy for new installations followed by a seven step check procedure and a checklist into which check results can be entered Refer to Installation Strategy for a New Installation on page 7 Seven step check procedure comprising Lightning Prone Location on page A 8 2 History of Lightning Damage at Site on page A 8 e 3 Site Grounding on page 9 4 Single Point Grounding on page 9 5 External Ground Connections on page A 10 6 Feeder and ODU Cable Grounding on page A 11 7 Internal Groun
215. shed performance to 12 GHz and later mode free to 18 GHz Type N connectors follow the military standard MIL C 39012 The 7 16 DIN connector was developed in Germany during the 1960s for high performance military applications It enjoys a number of technical advantages over the type N interface notably intermodulation performance is more stable because of its higher contact pressure greater coupling torque and robust design Mating is easier and once mated it has greater resistance to environmental forces The 7 16 DIN can also be used at higher power levels without degrading connector performance For the specialist foam and air dielectric coaxial cables manufactured by Andrew Radiowave RFS and others connector attachment onto such coax is generally specific to each manufacturer For specialist cables always source the cable and connectors from the same manufacturer Connector Assembly Guidelines A CAUTION Connector assembly must be carried out in accordance with the connector manufacturer s instructions With few exceptions such as bulk supply of BNC TNC and Type N connectors for general purpose use with internationally standardized coax all connectors should be accompanied by an assembly instruction sheet If assembly instructions are not supplied and there is any doubt as to the procedure required for correct assembly check with the radio system supplier or the connector cable supplier Correct assembly and
216. sket flanges include a gasket groove and have clear holes for mating with cover flanges with other cover gasket flanges or with choke flanges When mated with a cover flange a single gasket is required When mated with another cover gasket flange or with a choke flange a double gasket is required Figure 5 7 Example choke left cover middle and cover gasket flanges Pressure windows are used to provide an air tight seal where needed in the waveguide feeder In a typical installation a pressure window will be installed at the elliptical flex twist waveguide junction within the equipment building Pressure windows do not normally have gasket grooves but may be supplied with a half thickness gasket for use in place of a full thickness gasket supplied with the likes of the CPR G series flange Waveguide to coaxial adaptors are available to provide a transition from one feeder type to the other 280 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 5 15 Coax Connectors This section contains general information and guidelines for coaxial connectors typically used on antenna feeders for all indoor microwave radios on bands 300 MHz to 3 GHz Background Data on Connector Types The Type N 50 ohm connector was designed in the 1940s for military systems operating below 5 GHz The Type N uses an internal gasket to seal out the environment and is hand tightened There is an air gap between center and outer conductor In the 1960s improvements pu
217. stening ODU grounding IDU ODU cable connector weatherproofing IDU ODU cable fastening IDU ODU cable grounding DU ODU cable labelling Lightning surge suppressor s Protective grease paint application IDU location in rack IDU labelling IDU grounding IDU power supply wiring Trib cable installation and labelling PSU and battery installation Alarms all clear Site left clean and tidy Site photos taken Use the Remedial Action Form to specify the corrective action required Additional Comments B 8 Harris Stratex Networks Best Practices Acceptance Form The Acceptance Form captures acceptance status following an installation inspection Categories are provided for accepted conditionally accepted or not accepted Where conditionally accepted or not accepted the Remedial Action Form should be filled out to capture the remedial work required The layout of the Acceptance Form is shown in Figure B 8 Figure B 8 Acceptance Form Company Name Link Acceptance Form Project reference Link reference Terminal names Date Related documents Received Yes No Link Installation and Commissioning Form Site Installation Inspection Reports Acceptance Caeegory 1 1 1 1 Categoy FO ual Not Accepted f conditionally accepted or not accepted the action required to achieve acceptance must be detailed in a Remedial Action For
218. suppressor faces the antenna ODU the equipment side faces the indoor radio equipment Cut the coax cable at the point where the suppressor is to be installed Terminate the cable each side with the appropriate connectors to mate with the suppressor If the suppressor is mounted outside connect the suppressor with the ground wire attachment point bracket facing downward to help facilitate the shortest route to ground If the suppressor is not bulkhead mounted fit the suppressor ground wire which should be supplied as part of the suppressor kit along with the appropriate nuts bolts and washers Cut the ground wire to length so that there will be just a little slack in the wire when it is connected to its ground point Do not loop or spiral the wire If the ground wire is pre terminated at both ends and is too long cut the wire to suit and re terminate with a suitable crimp lug If the suppressor is fitted outside it may require complete wrapping of the suppressor body and its connectors Check weatherproofing requirements with the equipment supplier or suppressor manufacturer Where complete wrapping is required refer to the procedure outlined in Weatherproofing Connectors on page 4 13 in Chapter 4 Figure 6 8 shows the suppressor installed outside the building A separate ground kit is installed just prior to the suppressor 280 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 6 17 Figure 6 8 Outside mounted suppressor Inside Outside
219. t Plate Antenna Where low visual signature is a prerequisite flat plate antennas with their compact low profile dimensions provide a good solution Their specifications fall into two categories Medium gain with a relatively broad beamwidth on bands 2 to 13 GHz Higher performance with a specification comparable to compact shielded antennas on bands 23 to 38 GHz Figure 3 5 Flat plate 23 GHz high performance antenna The lower specification antennas typically offer gains of between 13 and 18 dBi and with 3 dB beamwidths of 40 to 15 respectively Front to back ratio and cross polarization discrimination specifications are approximately half those of small diameter solid parabolic antennas This type of plate antenna is most frequently deployed with 2 4 and 5 8 GHz unlicensed band radios The high specification plate antennas offer gain beamwidth cross polarization and front to back ratio specifications comparable to a 0 3 m solid shielded high performance parabolic antenna Currently these higher specification flat plate antennas are seen most widely on bands 23 GHz and higher though examples are beginning to appear on the lower bands Refer to Figure 3 6 3 4 Harris Stratex Networks Best Practices Figure 3 6 Flat plate 5 GHz high performance antenna Yagi Antenna Yagi antennas are offered for frequencies up to 2 5 GHz where a typical high performance 12 element yagi can provide a gain of about 17 dBi with a
220. talled in racks is correctly grounded to its rack ground bar This is especially applicable to equipment that is to be connected to in the new installation such as a mux other radios for a trib inter connection Check the effectiveness of all point to point ground cabling within the building using a resistance meter Aresistance of not more than 1 ohm should be recorded between all points typically it should be less than 0 5 ohms This resistance test is not intended to measure the resistance to earth for which a three point ground tester or clamp on resistance tester should be used Lightning Surge Suppressors I ntroduction Lightning surge suppressors must be fitted into all coax feeders and IDU ODU cables For many suppliers such as Harris Stratex Networks their correct installation is a prerequisite for equipment warranty validation This section provides information on lightning damage cause and effect surge suppressor action and types and suppressor installation Refer to Introduction Lightning Surge Suppressor Action and Types e Suppressor Installation Harris Stratex Networks offers two warranty periods a standard warranty of 15 months or an extended warranty of 27 months The 27 month warranty is offered where installations are performed by Harris Stratex personnel or their representatives It is also offered to customer s wishing to do their own installations who have satisfactorily completed a Harris S
221. tenna High back radiation high side lobe suppression is required Use solid suppression shielded antennas instead Improved pattern shape compared to standard antennas Shielded High back and side radiation Higher cost Ant i i ippi ntenna SUppression Higher shipping costs Optimum pattern shape compared to other parabolic antennas as a Ss Rad mea inetuded result of its additional bulk Radomes Basic standard and focal plane parabolic antennas are not normally provided with a radome but a molded plastic radome should be available as an option For shielded antennas a radome is always included Radomes are not applicable to grid antennas A radome fitted to a basic antenna will significantly reduce wind loading and provide additional protection for the feed and the face of the antenna against the accumulation of snow ice and dirt Radomes are normally available in standard and extra strength versions the extra strength being applicable at sites where wind speeds in excess of 200 kph 125 mph may be experienced For basic antennas the published performance figures will not include the slight degradation in gain and VSWR when a molded plastic radome is added Check the manufactures figures for this data The attenuation of a standard radome at 7 8 GHz will typically be between 0 6 and 1 dB rising to 2 5 to 3 dB at 18 GHz VSWR will increase by about 0 3 For shielded antennas where the radome is standard the
222. tex Networks Requirements The following guidelines are to be followed by HSX approved engineering and installation subcontractors The subcontractor s quality procedures and safe working practices or any regulatory requirements in the country of installation must also be followed Operators and riggers must be properly trained and familiar with country regulations and requirements Hoisting and rigging equipment must be approved to the appropriate country standard In some countries certificates need to be available for inspection upon request Hoisting and rigging activities must be carefully planned and executed according to plan Hoisting and rigging equipment must be checked prior to the lift Hoisting and rigging equipment must not be used to lift personnel Ensure safety harnesses are correctly worn and used at all times when climbing Ensure hard hats are worn by all personnel working on and around the tower structure Where appropriate deploy warning signs such as Danger Men Working Overhead and Hat Area and close off the working area with cones or rope 1 8 Harris Stratex Networks Best Practices Climbing Certificates Follow the climbing regulations of the country which may require riggers and other tower climbing personnel to have an approved climbing certificate HSX requires all riggers and tower climbing personnel including contractors and subcontractors to have an approved climbing ce
223. that the site is secure Check for any signs of physical damage or attempted entry on arrival at site On departure check that doors shutters and gates are locked access ladders removed or locked and any site alarm activated Notify the operations center on arrival and on departure 280 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 1 9 Best Practices General Hazards This section describes protection and safety issues for microwave radio and associated equipment Electrostatic Discharge Protection Electrostatic Discharge ESD also known as static electricity is the sudden transfer of electricity between objects at different potentials Static charges can cause damage to sensitive electronic components during installation and servicing Your body can easily pick up a static charge which can discharge to components or assemblies when touched ESD can cause immediate terminal equipment failure but can also cause latent damage which while showing no immediate or obvious effect may lead to premature failure N Personnel and must be properly grounded when ESD sensitive assemblies are handled CAUTION ESD Handling Guidelines To prevent ESD damage follow these guidelines Assume that all components PCBs and assemblies within a closed electronic housing are sensitive to ESD Handle ESD sensitive items only when you are properly grounded at a static safe work area or when connected via a skin contact ESD g
224. then in the event the radio or its RF head is replaced then all pressurization in the feeder will be lost Terminating the waveguide in the overhead cable tray and using a jumper unpressurized gets over this concern It will also usually provide easier access for the pressurization tubing and if required better access to tune screws for tunable connectors The negatives are that the jumper will have a slightly higher attenuation compared with an equivalent length of the main waveguide and each additional connector will contribute slightly to the overall VSWR figure and cost Coax feeders must be fitted with a lightning surge suppressor at the building end normally at the point of entry to the building This junction provides a convenient connection point for a jumper cable to the radio The only negative is that the smaller diameter more flexible cable will have a higher attenuation figure compared to a comparable length of the main feeder coax though for the jumper lengths normally required 2 to 10m the additional attenuation will be small typically less than 1 dB Also remember that if the main feeder is air dielectric coax and requires pressurization then access for the pressurization tubing will be needed at the connector 5 18 Harris Stratex Networks Best Practices General Connector Assembly Guidelines To fit a connector Fit the connector in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions e Use the appropriate cut off
225. thin the building at the same ground potential to ensure there is no possibility for damaging currents to flow between the equipment or through the equipment to ground The single grounding point should be at a master ground bar installed at the feeder ODU cable point of entry to the building In turn the master ground bar 280 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 A 9 should be connected to the tower site ground by heavy copper strap or wire Effective single point grounding can also be achieved where there are multiple ground connections into the building providing these grounds are directly bonded to a common perimeter ground for the building Single point means all mains power external telco and other radio and communications equipment use the common ground and that there is no other ground connection for equipment installed within the building If the building has a concrete floor in direct contact with the ground then equipment such as racks and power supplies should not be anchor bolted directly to the floor unless the site has a correctly installed perimeter ground Otherwise such floor anchoring will defeat the single point ground In such instances the equipment can be isolated from the floor using suitable insulating plinths or pads If single point MGB grounding or full perimeter grounding is installed tick Yes If single point MGB grounding or full perimeter grounding is not installed tick No and describe the grounding at the
226. til the supplier and the operator and or site owner have satisfied themselves that the areas of non compliance do not represent a threat to the reliable operation of the equipment 1 Lightning Prone Location What to Check Procedure Check whether the location is a lightning prone does it experience thunderstorms on more than 25 days a year If a lightning prone site check and record the number of thunderstorms typically experienced per year and their severity Check local weather records Check with other site users Check with local regional authorities If it not a lightning prone site tick No on the checklist 2 History of Lightning Damage at Site What to Check Ask the site owner operators and or installers about lightning damage at the site If there has been lightning damage ask the following questions How often do strikes occur and how often is equipment damaged When was the last equipment failure What was the failure mode If there is a damage history then regardless of the adequacy of existing grounding and protection mechanisms in place attention to lightning protection is needed before starting the installation f the site appears to be correctly grounded single point ground and a full tower site ground system and the affected equipment has had suitable lightning surge protectors fitted then a site inspection by a certified lightning protection and ground system consultant is recommend
227. ting no worse than 10 BER For the 2nd adjacent channel a C I of 25 dB can be tolerated meaning that an interferer up to 25dB larger than the wanted signal can be tolerated In practice proper path planning and antenna polarization should ensure that there are no significant interferers within the co and 1st adjacent channels Interference Rejection Factor IRF The Interference Rejection Factor IRF is the amount of interference a link can tolerate from an interfering signal but differs from co and adjacent channel measurements in two respects RF describes the interference between signals of different channel bandwidths and offsets e IRF is given relative to the co channel interference level co channel C I The IRF differs for different modulation signals such as QPSK 16QAM and 64QAM Table 9 4 on page 9 16 shows the IRF for a QPSK or 16QAM link being interfered with by interferers with bandwidths ranging from 0 5 MHz to 7 MHz and at offset frequencies ranging from 0 MHz to 14 MHz 280 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 9 15 Table 9 4 Example IRF Table Signal Ch Interferer Frequency BW BW 0MHz 0 5MHz IMHz 2MHz 3 5MHz 7MHz 14MHz 3 5MHz 0 5MHz 0 0 1 15 50 gt 60 gt 60 1MHz 0 0 1 3 45 gt 60 gt 60 2MHz 0 0 1 2 40 gt 60 gt 60 3 5MHz 0 0 1 2 30 50 gt 60 7MHz 0 0 0 1 2 40 gt 60 7MHz 0 5MHz 0 0 0 1 25 55 260 1MHz 0 0 0 1 15 50 gt 60 2MHz 0 0 0 1 3 45 gt 60 3 5MHz 0 0 0 1 2 40 gt 60 7MHz 0 0 0
228. tion corrosion caused by a lack of conductive grease 5 Never loop or spiral a ground lead always keep as short as possible angling in a downward direction Figure 4 5 shows an example of how not to do it 6 Never daisy chain outdoor equipment grounds and do not stack multiple ground lugs on a single ground bar connection Each item must be individually grounded to the tower grounds or steel f connections are stacked and it becomes necessary to replace a ground wire you will have to remove higher stacked grounds to remove the wanted one which will disrupt ground connectivity to other equipment 4 6 Harris Stratex Networks Best Practices Figure 4 4 ncorrect Outdoor Ground Connections N Always follow any special manufacturer instructions for ODU and associated lightning surge suppressor grounding CAUTION 280 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 4 7 ODU Temperature Considerations An ODU is normally specified for a maximum ambient temperature of 50 to 55 C 122 to 131 F This is a shaded temperature limit no solar gain In equatorial climates where ambients may exceed 45 C 113 F the additional solar gain may result in over heating Solar gain can add 10 C or more to the internal ODU temperature In hot equatorial climates a sun shield for the ODU should be considered As well as ensuring ODU temperature limits are not exceeded through solar gain a shield will help reduce internal temperature
229. tion the electric field is perpendicular to the ground for horizontal polarization the electric field is parallel to the ground Depending on the antenna and its feed construction the required antenna polarization is achieved by rotating the antenna or its feed Circular Polarization Circular polarization is another form of antenna polarization where the electromagnetic field rotates as the wave front travels it spins Depending on the antenna the polarization spin direction can be clockwise or counter clockwise These antennas are not used on the licensed point to point digital microwave frequency bands Front To Back Ratio The front to back ratio is a measure in dB of the of the highest rearward level of radiation from an antenna compared to the main beam The rearward signal level is measured over an angle of 180 40 relative to the main beam At 7 GHz typical ratios extend from 45 dB for a standard solid antenna to 70 dB for a high performance shielded antenna Such operation is referred to as co channel dual polarization CCDP 280 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 3 11 VSWR VSWR Example The VSWR Voltage Standing Wave Ratio is a measure of impedance mismatch between the transmission line and its load Applied to an antenna the VSWR is measure of the mismatch between the antenna feeder and the antenna Fora perfect impedance match the VSWR figure is unity When not matched the VSWR will be above unity an
230. to provide the required Tx to Rx coupling which is especially relevant where high diplexer isolation prevents use of the former technique The RF loopback enables a complete check of a terminal from the tributary input to the diplexer and back to the tributary output Usein conjunction with an IF loopback to confirm a problem in the RF transceiver or for a split mount radio in the ODU or IDU ODU cable Some split mount radios may also incorporate a loopback within the IDU ODU cable interface at the ODU to provide a separate cable check Additional loopbacks within an ODU would not normally be provided unless the ODU houses separate field replaceable units Provides a digital baseband loopback on the remote radio Loops all traffic A remote loopback provides a check of the local radio the radio path and the remote radio up to the point of loopback Sets a loopback on a selected remote tributary to provide a complete end to end link tributary check 280 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 9 9 Loopback Guidelines Useloopback tests where a terminal is faulty and itis unclear where the fault is based on front panel or craft tool alarm indications Begin with the loop point closest to the BER tester such as the tributary loopback and work towards the RF loopback The circuit between an OK loopback test and an errored or failed test is where the fault lies Check the user manual to determine which cables and or modules re
231. tratex Best Practices training course 6 12 Harris Stratex Networks Best Practices Correct installation of surge suppressors for a split mount radio requires one suppressor installed at cable entry to the building either directly inside or outside and a second arrestor installed at the ODU Having suppressors correctly installed at these two locations is a primary point of compliance for a Harris Stratex Networks warranty Unless properly protected a lightning strike can cause equipment failure or at worst destroy the equipment It is especially important in regions with high strike incidents to take extra care in the planning and installation of protection measures Figure 6 6 shows equipment that was damaged by lightning it is a prime example of what can happen if protection is inadequate Figure 6 6 A Strike Damaged IDU El Correct installation of arrestors and cable grounds will mitigate 95 of all lightning strikes A Harris Stratex Networks site audit program showed that when improperly installed networks were brought into compliance with Harris Stratex Networks Best Practices there was a significant decrease in overall failure rates A surge suppressor is not needed for waveguide installations Lightning Surge Suppressor Action and Types The magnetic field generated by a lightning strike on the tower induces a current pulse on all near field conductors which includes cables fixed to th
232. try Cable Grounding Guidelines Cable grounding kits are supplied with fitting instructions Other points to note are Connect the ground wire to the tower or structure at a sharp downward angle Lightning takes the shortest path to ground The ground wire must not be installed at an upward angle The ground wire must not be looped or spiralled If the ground wire is supplied with a crimped lug and the cable is too long for a correct installation cut the lug off trim the cable to length and attach a new crimp lug For guidance on fitting crimp lugs refer to Ground Terminals and Lugs on page 7 7 4 10 Harris Stratex Networks Best Practices The tower structure end of the cable is normally bolted to a clamp such as an angle adaptor Before fastening the clamp scrape any paint or oxidation from the tower points of contact to ensure there will be a good low resistance contact Afterwards liberally apply zinc rich paint or conductive grease around the clamp to provide protection against corrosion Atnon standard installations such as building tops or sides of buildings follow the same general guidelines but where proper grounding points are not provided these must be installed first e Do not fit cable grounding kits during rain To fit the kit a small section of outer sheath must first be removed to expose the outer conductor During this process moisture must not be allowed to penetrate into the cable
233. ts only The UER flanges are also always rectangular but have all clear holes and are secured with nuts bolts and washers 280 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 5 13 Connector Guidelines Pressurizable Contact Flanges e Pressurizable contact flanges are available in EIA MIL IEC codes They are always rectangular and as CPR and MIL are available as grooved or ungrooved IEC PDR series is grooved only EIA CPR G series and equivalent MIL UG series flanges have a gasket groove and are supplied with a full thickness gasket for mating with other CPR G or UG grooved flanges When mated with an un grooved CPR F or UG flange a half thickness gasket is required which may need to be separately ordered When mated with a PDR flange a half thickness gasket must be used in conjunction with the supplied PDR gasket IEC PDR series include a gasket groove and mate with another PDR using the supplied two gaskets Compared to CPR G flanges the PDR gasket grooves are deeper and use a different gasket When mated with a CPR G flange a half thickness CPR gasket must be used in conjunction with the PDR gasket The CPR F series and equivalent MIL UG series are not grooved and are intended for mating with a CPR G series or equivalent grooved UG flange where a half thickness gasket must be used in instead of the full thickness gasket supplied with the CPR or UG grooved A CPR F can be mated with another CPR F but requires a special se
234. ue IP addresses one for each IDU in the protected and protected XP4 pair Spectrum II Quantum M Series LC These are legacy radios All use TNet which is a proprietary protocol that cannot be transported across an IP network without the use of an intermediary proxy agent running on a Windows NT 4 server The proxy agent Identifies the managed HSX TNet radios and AIU Assigns a subnet address to each TNet radio and AIU Assigns a radio address to each TNet radio and AIU Supports configuration of multiple physical TNet subnets 1 For radio links which are back to back connected by an Ethernet cable each link represents two IP hops meaning a maximum of seven hops before a routing intermediary is required For radios such as HSX s Eclipse its nodal concept means a maximum of 15 hops can be traversed before the RIP limitation applies 2 10 Harris Stratex Networks Device Best Practices IP Address Requirements XP4 DXR 700 and DXR 100 VoIP EOW Voice over IP Engineering Order Wire Do not support loop topologies without the use of routers to mediate Please contact Harris Stratex Networks to discuss The IP addressing requirements may call for each node to be addressed by every other node which may differ from a management network where routing is biased towards sending data to the NOC Identify any requirements for third party equipment such as routers switches and cabling
235. un shield Rack mount Temperature Considerations If equipment is installed in a closed or multi unit rack assembly the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room ambient The maximum ambient temperature Tmra specified applies to the immediate operating environment of the equipment which if installed in a rack is the ambient applying within the rack Excessive heat is the number one cause of premature equipment aging and failure Where possible avoid operating equipment at or near its maximum specified ambient Airflow Requirements Rack installations must be made such that any airflow required for safe and correct operation of equipment is not compromised Check the manufacturer s installation manual for airflow requirements Circuit Overloading Where an existing DC power supply is to be used for a new radio installation check the supply has sufficient spare capacity to do the job Also check that any circuit protection devices and intermediate dc supply wiring will not be overloaded 280 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 1 11 Power Supply Connection Most HSX radios require a 48 Vdc ve grounded supply where the ve pin within the radio dc connector is fastened directly to the chassis Such radios must be supplied from a 48 Vdc power supply which has a ve earth the power supply earth conductor is the ve supply to the radio There must be no switching or disconnecting devices
236. unaffected but there will be related BER alarms A malfunction should be signalled by equipment alarms Such alarms may be at the local or remote end and may be one way or both way traffic affecting 280 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 D 3 Description Probable Cause Recommended Actions Bit error rate alarm 10 or 10 Path conditions interference or equipment malfunction The most common cause is path degradation through rain fade diffraction or multipath This alarm is raised at the affected end of the link only though in a path fade situation usually both ends are similarly affected and hence both ends are alarmed 10 path errors will normally be preceded by 106 BER alarms Ifthe BER alarms coincide with low RSL and both ends of the link are similarly affected a path problem is indicated Check alarm history If the BER alarm is fleeting not permanent and upon alarm clearance the RSL returns to its normal commissioned level rain diffraction or mulipath fading is indicated If such alarms are prevalent a problem with the link design or original installation is indicated Rain fade is the likely cause of fade for links 13 GHz and higher Diffraction and multipath ducting for links 11 GHz and lower If the alarm is fleeting not permanent but upon clearance the RSL never returns to its commissioned level a change in the path or signal parameters is indicated such as an antenna out of
237. uppressor installation must be followed Failure to do so may invalidate warranty conditions Suppressor Installation Guidelines A surge suppressor is normally required at the point of cable entry to the equipment building just outside or just inside and is also required at the ODU for split mount systems At building entry the preferred location is just inside the building or just before the cable enters the building 6 16 Harris Stratex Networks Best Practices Unless bulkhead mounted to a ground plate a suppressor should always be separately grounded with its ground wire going directly to the ground bar for a building entry suppressor or to the tower steel for an ODU end suppressor For building entry applications refer to Figure 6 8 on page 6 18 and Figure 6 9 on page 6 18 When installed just prior to building entry a separate building entry cable ground kit must also be fitted with the suppressor located between the building and the ground kit The suppressor ground should not double as a cable ground Refer to Figure 6 8 on page 6 18 Where the suppressor is exposed to weather it may require full weatherproofing unless the suppressor manufacturer states otherwise Regardless the connectors must be weatherproofed Weatherproofing materials may or may not be supplied with the suppressor Refer to the following installation procedure Typical Suppressor Installation Procedure Ensure the surge side of
238. ure rooftop owner or operator Where necessary have the relevant transmitters turned off or wear a protective suit for the duration of the installation 280 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 1 3 RF Safety Standards Refer to local safety standards for RF safety compliance requirements Refer to the following safety standards for more information on RF emissions and microwave radiation safety ANSI 1982 American National Standard Safety Levels with Respect to Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields 300 kHz to 100 GHz Report ANSI C95 1 1982 American National Standard Institute New York ANSI C95 5 1981 American National Standard Recommended Practice for the Measurement of Hazardous Electromagnetic Fields RF and Microwave e AS 2772 2 1988 Australian Standard Radio frequency radiation Part 2 Principles and method of measurement 300 kHz to 100 GHz e European Commission Non Ionizing radiation Sources exposure and health effects doc CEC V F 1 LUX 35 95 Luxembourg 1995 EUROPEAN PRESTANDARD ENV 50166 1 Human exposure to electromagnetic fields Low frequency 0 Hz to 10 kKHz CENELEC Ref No ENV 50166 1 1995 January 1995 EUROPEAN PRESTANDARD ENV 50166 2 Human exposure to electromagnetic fields High frequency 10 kHz to 300 GHz CENELEC Ref No ENV 50166 2 1995 January 1995 IEEE Std C95 3 1991 IEEE Recommended Practice for the measurement of Potent
239. uto restoration of the ring on clearance of the event causing the switch Thatring traffic is restored within specified periods when the ring is initially switched and when restored The appropriate front panel and management alarms are indicated for the various states Network Management Visibility Ensure the configurations and connections for network management visibility are correct by checking That the operations center has visibility of both ends of the link for read write action where the link is under full network management That there are no on screen warnings or other indicators which may suggest incompatibility of software versions from a management perspective Where only summary alarms are presented to the management center ensure that management center interpretation agrees with the indicated alarm conditions at the terminal Accessories Check for correct configuration and operation of installed accessories such as Engineering Order Wire EOW or a data accessory option Where EOW is enabled on an Ethernet connection using a VoIP phone interoperability throughout the network will require complete and correct IP addressing for all radios sites This may differ to the IP addressing requirements for the NMS as the operations center only needs visibility to the radios and not between radios Check that expected front panel and network management alarm indications for any accessories occur wh
240. vices and site and equipment grounding Chapter 7 Indoor Equipment Installation Provides installation guidelines on rack mounted equipment for all indoor and split mount radios Chapter 8 Commissioning Describes typical commissioning procedures and tests Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Provides guidelines for troubleshooting point to point digital microwave radio links 280 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 xix Best Practices Appendix A Site Survey Formset Provides checklists for use during a site survey to help ascertain the readiness of a site for a new installation Includes checks of site grounding and lightning protection Appendix B Installation and Commissioning Formset Contains procedures forms and a checklist for use during installation commissioning and link acceptance processes Appendix C Voltage Standing Wave Ratio VSWR Reference Chart Describes the relationship between VSWR Return Loss and Power Appendix D Typical Fault Scenarios Provides fault descriptions probable causes and recommended actions for a range of typical path related faults Referenced Material The following material was referred to during the writing of this guide Andrew Corporation Catalog 38 Radio Waves Product Catalog 2004 Microwave Radio and Transmission Design Guide by Trevor Manning An Artech House publication Various publications from PolyPhaser Corporation Various ETSI documents FCC document P
241. weatherproofing is vital for the long term integrity of a radio system If itis a first time assembly doing a trial preparation and assembly is a good idea In doing so do not complete an irreversible step unless a reattachment kit or spare connector is available 5 16 Harris Stratex Networks Best Practices Connector Guidelines at Antenna End of Feeder Always fit connectors in accordance with manufacturer s instructions In general Fit the antenna end connector before hoisting e Donot prepare the cable and fit the connector in wet weather All moisture must be kept out of the assembly With waveguide and air dielectric coax connectors ensure no cuttings fall into the mouth of the waveguide coax After assembly and prior to hoisting and mating protect the connector from ingress of rain and dust Waveguide and the specialist foam and air dielectric connectors will be supplied with plastic protective caps for this purpose f during assembly grease and or dirt are deposited on the surface of the connector and the immediately adjacent 100mm 4 in of cable waveguide ensure it is cleaned off prior to mating and weatherproofing Unless surfaces are clean and grease free weatherproofing tapes will not properly bind to provide a weatherproof seal If grease is present use a clean alcohol damped cloth to remove all traces For waveguide and pressurizable air dielectric feeders the connector should be
242. ween the equipment and the grounds to minimize the magnitude of lightning induced voltage gradients between these points 6 10 Harris Stratex Networks Best Practices Refer to Determining Whether a Building Is Multipoint Grounded Mitigating the Effects of Multiple Grounding Determining Whether a Building Is Multipoint Grounded While it may appear that different grounds come into a building they may be connected to a common buried perimeter ground for the building which connects directly to the MGB and the site ground system If so the building is considered to be single point grounded The building site records should confirm this If not the ground points can be checked by measuring the resistance between them when completely disconnected from equipment when if the resistance between the different grounds is less than 1 ohm it indicates a common perimeter ground Refer to Measurement of Ground Resistance on page 6 4 Mitigating the Effects of Multiple Grounding At existing sites where a single point ground system has not been implemented and cannot be cost effectively introduced the effects of a multiple grounded building can be mitigated by following these guidelines Survey the building to determine what different external ground connections come into the building and how and where they may be interconnected A prerequisite is a properly installed ground bar at the cable entry point to the building to whic
243. will almost invariably be preceded by RSL and BER alarms Check NMS alarm history and events log screens for confirmation Equipment malfunction An equipment related path loss should be signalled by hardware or in some cases software alarms Such alarms may be at the local or remote end To view remote end alarms will require a visit to that site unless a network view is possible through the NMS Check for related alarms which may indicate a standby unit is faulty Check the diagnostics alarms to see if a no switch command has been forced Check the Tx power setting and the power alarm thresholds Cross check with the Tx power detected indication if provided Check for related PA alarms such as the PA current or Tx temperature alarms which would indicate a PA fault A change in Tx power can be crosschecked by reference to the RSL at the remote end of the link Check the history for a match If there is no match RSL normal then the Tx power measurement detection circuit is suspect D 2 Harris Stratex Networks Description Probable Cause Best Practices Recommended Actions Receive signal level is at or below alarm threshold G 826 errored seconds ratio exceeded Path conditions or equipment failure The most common cause is path degradation through rain fade diffraction or multipath Path conditions interference or equipment malfunction e Ifalow RSL is indicated at both ends of t
244. xtend 25 mm 1 past the pre wrap tape ends Lightly firm over by hand to ensure a full seal at all points using a tear off section of the butyl tape backing to protect your hands Check that there is no possibility of water entry before proceeding to the next step There must be a full seal beyond the initial vinyl wrap endpoints for weatherproofing integrity 4 Coverthe mastic tape with a final layer of vinyl tape To avoid curl back do 280 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 4 13 not stretch the tape too tightly at the end point N To avoid displacement of the mastic tape do not stretch the final layer of vinyl tape across sharp corners and edges CAUTION Self Amalgamating Tape Wrapping Guidelines 1 Self amalgamating tape is normally applied as single layer protective wrap where it binds to the host and self amalgamates to provide a continuous seal It is especially useful in tight locations where mastic tape application would be difficult Ensure connectors are firmly hand tightened dry and free from all grease and dirt If necessary clean with a rag lightly moistened with an alcohol based cleaner Apply the tape tensioned using at least a 7596 overlay The tensioning slight stretching of the tape is required to allow it to bind to the host and to amalgamate the layers Where possible apply the tape 25 mm 1 past the ends of the connector barrels to ensure the weatherproof bond extends beyond t
245. y an installer to install a new link It is presented as an Excel file with mouse over comments and links to supporting files where appropriate Its layout is shown in Figure B 1 and Figure B 2 The Excel formset also includes a filled out example of the Installation datapack 280 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 B 1 Figure B 1 Datapack Page 1 Company Name Link Installation Datapack Split Mount Radio Project reference Link reference Issued by Issued to Date Link license Start date Required hand over date Link model amp manufacture Protection mode Capacit Frequency band Hop distance Expected fade margin s Mouse over comments are included where appropriate For further guidance refer to the Project contact Datapack Example Tech support contact NOC contact Scope of Work Equipment provided by company Items to be provided by installer Site Data Site A Site name Site address Site co ordinates Site contact Site access amp security Building access amp security Site parking Site health amp safety Environmental Issues Site storage Site permits Installation Data Outdoor installation Antenna support structure Antenna pole mount location Antenna type and model Antenna offset Antenna azimuth Antenna polarization ODU antenna connection type IDU ODU cable
246. y be used for areas classified as low congestion Figure 3 8 Draft ETSI co polar RPE masks for antenna classes in the Maximum Gain 081 range 3 to 30 GHz 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 180 Azimuth Degrees When planning a network ensure the antennas selected meet the relevant regulatory requirements If in doubt check with the antenna manufacturer Antenna Specifications This section looks at the typical specifications for a given antenna including Frequency on page 3 10 Regulatory Compliance on page 3 8 Gain on page 3 10 Beamwidth on page 3 10 Cross polar Discrimination on page 3 11 Front To Back Ratio on page 3 11 VSWR on page 3 12 280 200019 001 Rev 005a June 2007 3 9 Frequency Beamwidth The frequency of an antenna is expressed as an operating frequency band such as 6 425 to 7 125 GHz and is usually aligned with CCIR band recommendations Within the band all advertised specifications should be met It is possible to operate slightly out of band say up to 2 percent and to find that overall performance is only slightly compromised In most instances the only significant variation will be in the VSWR return loss figures which on the wider bands primarily determines the band edges for an antenna If out of band operation is being considered Check with t

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