BridgeWave SLE100 User's Manual
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1. negotiate 4 1 Network Port Statistics Verify if possible the following on the user s network equipment connected to the radios in addition to verifying these values using the radio s Network Management System Link integrity e There are no receive errors on the link e Network traffic is flowing in both directions The radios support all standard Ethernet frame sizes up to 1632 bytes for un tagged or 802 14 VLAN tagged frames 30 590 00532 rev A BridqeWa ov BridgeV PEE SLE100 Installation Manual Appendix A Troubleshooting The following table provides a summary of possible problems you might encounter while installing a BridgeWave SLE100 link along with possible causes and their solutions Extensive troubleshooting support and knowledgebase articles are available at the BridgeWave eSupport knowledgebase online at http bridgewave com support kbrma htm Contact BridgeWave support to obtain a login account by sending an email to support bridgewave com Problem Possible Cause Resolution No power to radio Wrong polarity of supply voltage Use a DVM to determine the polarity and voltage on the DC cable at the PoE Injector AC to DC adapter FUBAR Check input and output voltages to from the AC DC power supply Incorrect wiring of CATS Cable Check wiring pinouts Copper interface Error in the configuration of the Verify the configuration of the network light not lit at radio2. BridgeWave COMMUNICATIONS Making connections in a high speed world SLE100 Fast Ethernet Links Installation Manual P N 590 00532 Revision A June 2008 BridgeWave COMMUNICATIONS SLE100 Installation Manual Copyright Notice amp Disclaimer Copyright 2004 2008 BridgeWave Communications All rights reserved Printed in the USA No portion of this publication may be reproduced copied or distributed without the written consent of BridgeWave Communications BridgeWave reserves the right to update or change the material in this publication at any time without notice BridgeWave has made every effort to ensure that the information and the instructions contained in the publication are adequate and is not responsible for any errors or omissions due to typing printing or editing of this document Purchasers of BridgeWave products should make their own evaluation to determine the suitability of each such product for their specific application BridgeWave s obligations regarding the use or application of its products shall be limited to those commitments to the purchaser set forth in its Standard Terms and Conditions of Sale for a delivered product This publication has been prepared for professional and properly trained personnel and the customer assumes full responsibility when using the information herein Export Control All BridgeWave radio products are restricted commodities that fall under ECCN 5A002 of th
3. Item Description Qty 1 Pole Clam 4 16 9 Threaded Rod 4 Split Lock Washer 14 2 spare 14 2 spare 2 3 4 Flat Washer 5 28 16 Hex Nut 13 1 spare 6 34 16 x bolts 6 2 The radio is sealed at the factory with warranty stickers on the inner metal cover of the radio There is no need to open this cover in the field Tampering with these seals will void the warranty 8 590 00532 rev A BridgeWave COMMUNICATIONS SLE100 Installation Manual 3 3 Installation Tools The following tools should be used for installing the radio e Screwdriver slotted 0 1 inch 2 5mm wide Open end wrench 11 32 9mm Open end wrench 9 16 14mm 2 ea Supplied by BridgeWave Ratchet with 6 inch 15cm extension and 9 16 inch 14mm deep socket e Electrical tape e Fish tape for pulling cable e Cable tie wraps Hand held DVM digital voltmeter with standard banana plug receptacles e RJA5 connectors RJ45 crimp tool 9 590 00532 rev A BridgeWave SLE100 Installation Manual COMMUNICATIONS 3 4 Radio Mount Installation The SLE100 radio unit can be mounted to a wall or attached to a pole Instructions for assembling the mounting brackets for wall and pole mount applications are described in the sections below Wall Mounting Instructions The diagram in Figure 3 1 shows the required parts and assembly for mounting the bra
4. population exposure to radio frequency emissions however it is best to avoid prolonged unnecessary exposure to the front of the radio while it is operating The outdoor equipment must be properly grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges In the event of a short circuit grounding reduces the risk of electrical shock For installations in the U S A refer to Articles 810830 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA No 70 for information with respect to proper grounding and applicable lightning protection for DC cables The installer must also follow any additional local building and electrical code regulations For installations in all other countries implement protection in accordance with the safety standards and regulatory requirements of the country where the equipment is to be installed Do not install or operate this equipment in the presence of flammable gases or fumes Operation of any electrical instrument in such an environment constitutes a definite safety hazard Do not install substitute parts or perform any unauthorized modification to the equipment Changes or modifications not expressly approved by BridgeWave can void the user s authority to operate the equipment iii 590 00532 rev A BridgeWave SLE100 Installation Manual COMMUNICATIONS Regulatory Information This device complies with FCC Part 15 255 and Industry Canada RSS 210 Operation is subject to the
5. SUCH WARRANTY IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD BECAUSE SOME STATES OR JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON WARRANTY DURATION THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY THIS WARRANTY GIVES SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS WHICH MAY BE IN ADDITION TO OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION THIS DISCLAIMER AND EXCLUSION SHALL APPLY EVEN IF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE FAILS OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE SOFTWARE LICENSE Software License BridgeWave provides Buyer a non exclusive non transferable limited license License to use solely as embedded in for execution on or for communication with the Products the object code and not the source code of its Software For purposes of this License Software shall include any BridgeWave provided documentation component parts user interfaces modifications upgrades updates bug fixes corrections backup copies and new releases Buyer s use of the Software shall also be limited by any other restrictions set forth in BridgeWave s quotation or in BridgeWave s product catalog user documentation or web site 34 590 00532 rev A BridgeWave COMMUNICATIONS SLE100 Installation Manual Title to Software Title to the Software and to any source code for the Software shall at all times remain solely and exclusively with BridgeWave Buyer agrees not to take any action inconsistent with such title Buyer agrees that the Software including the design and structure of indivi
6. Split lock washers and amp 8 flat washers 13 590 00532 BridgeWave COMMUNICATIONS SLE100 Installation Manual BRACKET POLE MOUNT WASHER 8 FLAT Men 3 8 SPLIT F BOLT 3 8 16 UNC X 3 4 Figure 3 5 Attaching Pole Mount Brackets to Wall Mount Bracket 3 Attach the Yoke Mounting Bracket to the mount with Teflon shim in between using 2 each of the supplied 74 16 x 34 bolts lock washers and flat washers Tighten the bolts just enough to allow the yoke to move back and forth without binding BOLT 3 8 16 UNC X 3 4 1 j WASHER 3 8 SPLIT 1 48 FLAT SHIM TEFLON YOKE MOUNTING BRACKET Figure 3 6 Attaching the Yoke to the Mounting Bracket 14 590 00532 rev A BridgeWave COMMUNICATIONS SLE100 Installation Manual 4 Secure the assembled Yoke Mount to the pole using the preassembled pole mount brackets from Step 13 and 4 each 16 nuts lock washers and flat washers WASHER amp 8 FLAT WASHER 3 8 SPLIT NUT 3 8 16 UNC HEX Figure 3 7 Attaching Pole Mount Brackets and Yoke to Pole 15 590 00532 rev A BridgeWave SLE100 Installation Manual COMMUNICATIONS 3 5 Radio Installation Perform the following steps to attach the radio to the Yoke Mounting Bracket 1 Determine desired polarization of the link vertical or horizontal and orient the radio accordingly using the diamond shaped polarity indication stickers shown in
7. following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation Equipment Precautions Water and Moisture These BridgeWave radios are designed to withstand weather conditions typically encountered when installed outdoors Power Sources This product should only be operated with the type of power source provided by BridgeWave Communications Inc Avoid applying force to the antenna radome since this may damage the internal feed horn Never rest the unit on a surface with the radome facing down iv 590 00532 rev A BridgeWave COMMUNICATIONS SLE100 Installation Manual Table of Contents Copyright Notice amp ii 3 8 Antenna Alignment 24 Export Control eni ttv RERO FTO Pb iN ii 39 QUAL amp RSL Test Cable 27 Product Computibility i ern 4 Configuring Network Equipment 30 EC MERERI MR MR HH M iii 3d Nemore Sin esent 30 Regulatory Information sss Equipment 9 i n cisci s 1 Introduction sssssssssssssssesssosssrssrssn 1 11 Purpose of Manual 1 Std Limited Warranty amp SW License 34 12 usse a 1 1 3 Contact Information 2 2 Site Pla
8. most convenient viewing of the other end of the link The best viewing is achieved with your eye about 13 inches 33cm from the VAT mirror Move the radio such that it is aimed at the point tangent to the top of the red indicator when all three indicators green red green are in a line with equal gaps between the indicators VISUAL ALIGNMENT TOOL 24 590 00532 rev A BridgeWave COMMUNICATIONS SLE100 Installation Manual Mirror Radio at far end of link a The alignment aids need to be in a straight line Target other radio is placed at top of middle aid Right 25 590 00532 rev A BridgeWave COMMUNICATIONS SLE100 Installation Manual Radio at far end of link SK Aiming Too low Wrong 6 Verify Link Up LED s are lit solid on both radios 10 11 12 Slightly rotate each radio up down and left right to find the maximum RSL voltage reading Note that the width of the center beam is only 1 4 degrees and the first side lobe beam is only 2 5 degrees off from center Set the radio in the position that results in the highest RSL voltage reading See Section 3 9 to determine the proper use of the supplied test cable in order to read the RSL voltage Verify that the RSL voltage falls within the expected range based on the graph in Appendix B Begin to tighten the mounting bolts It is important to tighten the bolts in the following order First start with the bolts that contro
9. returning any Products to BridgeWave Buyer must follow the steps set forth in the Trouble Shooting and Return Merchandise Procedure explained at www BridgeWave com Any Product returned to BridgeWave must be shipped according to BridgeWave s instructions with a properly issued RMA number clearly visible on the outside of the packaging All Products returned to BridgeWave shall be shipped DDP Delivery and Duties Paid by Buyer to BridgeWave s designated service facility BridgeWave shall prepay return freight charges on repaired or replaced Products when BridgeWave determines in its sole judgment that a breach of warranty occurred BridgeWave may charge its standard rates for any repair or replacement work performed on returned Product that was not in breach of the warranties herein Replacement Product Warranty The Warranty Period of replacement Product whether new or refurbished shall commence upon the shipment of the replacement Product to Buyer and shall expire on the later of ninety 90 days after shipment date or the last day of the original Warranty Period with respect to the replaced Product All replaced parts or Product shall become the property of BridgeWave Limitation on Warranty Except where they are embedded in the Products non BridgeWave manufactured products provided to Buyer are excluded from any BridgeWave warranty but may be subject to a warranty provided by the original manufacturer BridgeWave shall supply a copy of any such war
10. the radio in the yoke the two up down pivot bolts should rest in the U s cut in the yoke as shown in Figure 3 9 The drain hole and conduit fitting should be pointed down RADIO Figure 3 9 Attaching the Radio to the Yoke 3 the radio has been placed in the yoke mount insert the bolt in the lower portion of the yoke to secure the radio Tighten both the upper and lower elevation lock bolts enough such that the radio is secured in the mount but is still able to be easily tilted up and down 17 590 00532 rev A BridgeWave COMMUNICATIONS SLE100 Installation Manual ELEVATION LOCK BOLTS RERA 2X BOLT 3 8 16 UNC X 3 4 SS 2X WASHER 3 8 SPLIT SS 2X Figure 3 10 Attaching Radio to Yoke Mount Bracket 4 Perform steps 1 3 on both ends of the link 18 590 00532 rev A BridgeWave COMMUNICATIONS SLE100 Installation Manual 3 6 Cable Installation 1 Install grounding for the radio unit The preferred method for grounding the radio unit is to ground the mast or wall mount bracket to a ground source since this provides the largest grounding surface contact possible If this is not possible then use the following procedure A Attach the lug of a 10 AWG ground cable to the radio at one of the two 8 holes at the bottom of the enclosure using a 8 32 bolt 8 lock washer and 8 flat washers not provided B Connect other end of the ground cable to a nearby building exterior g
11. these procedures DANGER WARNING and NOTE statements have been placed in various sections throughout this document to alert personnel of possible traffic affecting issues and to provide additional tips and helpful information These statements should be closely observed Indicates that personal injury can result if the user does not comply with the given instruction A DANGER statement will describe the potential hazard its possible consequences and the steps to perform to avoid personal injury Indicates that equipment damage process failure and or loss of data can result if the user does not comply with the given instructions A WARNING statement will describe the potential hazard its possible consequences and the steps to perform to avoid serious equipment damage Provides supplementary information to emphasize a point or procedure or provides a tip for easier operation 1 590 00532 rev A BridgeWave SLE100 Installation Manual COMMUNICATIONS 1 3 Contact Information Technical Assistance and Customer Service BridgeWave distributors are authorized local service providers and are responsible for immediate customer support If problems are not resolved contact BridgeWave Customer Service for assistance Santa Clara CA USA Tel 408 567 6906 Fax 408 567 0775 Email support bridgewave com Return Material Authorization RMA Should BridgeWave equipment have to be returned for repair or replacement an RMA nu
12. voltage from the standard electrical outlet in the wall to 48 volts DC The Cat5 cable that is used outside the building must be outdoor plenum rated 1 weather protected or installed in applicable conduit The maximum end to end Cat5 cable run from network equipment through the PoE Injector and to the SLE100 radio unit is 100 meters Figure 2 1 provides a diagram detailing the equipment and cabling found on a typical installation of BridgeWave s SLE100 60GHz radio equipment 4 590 00532 rev A BridgeWave COMMUNICATIONS SLE100 Installation Manual Flexible Conduit Flexible Conduit Radio Radio Unit j SERE Unit DC Power Cable DC Power Cable Injectors Indoor 48V Indoor 48V Power Supply Power Supply Figure 2 1 Cabling Diagram 2 Grounding amp Lightning Proper grounding of the outdoor equipment reduces electromagnetic interference provides lightning protection and protects against electrical discharge Danger Using improper techniques in lightning prone geographic areas may pose a danger to local personnel The source and connection points for the building to earth ground of the antenna location should be determined It is recommended to integrate the radio ground into the building ground utilizing the pole mount hardware For wall or ungrounded pole mounts connect a grounding wire to the grounding point on the radio Select the size of the ground wire based on th
13. 13 Quality Voltage Graph Quality Voltages between 3 0V and 3 3V indicate an error free wireless link e Quality Voltages between 1 5V and 3 0V indicate a low rate of errors that the forward error correction will correct The lower the voltage the more errors are being corrected 28 590 00532 rev A BridgeWave COMMUNICATIONS SLE100 Installation Manual Quality Voltages between 0 5V and 1 0V indicate excessive errors in the wireless link that can not be corrected by the FEC To indicate this change in error performance the quality voltage will drop from 1 5V to 1 0V in a single step e Quality Voltages below 0 5V indicate an unlocked deframer condition This will be recognized as a link down condition The following procedure can be used to check the RSL and quality voltages 1 To read the RSL value between 0 3 3V insert GND ground and RSL banana plugs into the voltmeter Note the RSL voltage The voltage may be fluctuating in this case note the maximum value seen 2 To read the Link Quality value of the radio insert GND ground and QUAL banana plugs into the voltmeter Note the Link Quality voltage After an Auto Calibration has been performed from the Maintenance page of the web interface the quality voltage should read 3 3V if the link is aligned on the main antenna beam and there are no obstructions 1 e trees buildings etc in the path the link distance is within the operating parameters
14. Figure 3 8 When the radio comes from the factory the mounting plates are in the vertical polarization position that is the diamond marking on the front of the radio housing is to the right when viewed from the front For horizontal polarization the mounting plates should be moved so that the diamond is at the top when viewed from the front Verify that the flexible conduit entrance is on one of the lower sides of the radio aaa High Band Low Band E Horizontal 2 Note Polarity must match at both ends o Vertical Figure 3 8 Polarization Diamond Orientations The blue color label indicates a high band radio and the red color label indicates a low band radio 590 00532 rev A 16 BridgeWave COMMUNICATIONS SLE100 Installation Manual It is critically important during installation to ensure the radios on each side of the link are in the same polarization horizontal horizontal or vertical vertical A link that has a radio on one side of the link set in the horizontal polarization and the other side of the link set in the vertical polarization will not operate properly It is also critically important that a high band radio is paired with a low band radio to ensure the system will operate properly Prior to installation check each radio to verify one is a high band and the other is a low band version The label on the radio will indicate the band blue for high or red for low 2 Place
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16. The part number for this kit is 515 00913 Refer to the table below for the kit required for your particular application Each kit contains the necessary materials for the installation of the ice shield on one radio Two kits are required per link Qty Description 1 ea Ice Shield Canopy 2 ea 8 32 x 1 2 Screw 3 7 3 Installation Instructions Remove the protective liner from the canopy if desired Remove the bolt if equipped 3 Use the supplied screws to attach the Ice Shield to the radio N 22 590 00532 rev A BridgeWave COMMUNICATIONS SLE100 Installation Manual DETAIL A SCALE 1 1 ICE SHIELD 1 Figure 2 Attaching the Ice Shield 4 Re install the bolt Remove canopy when its not snowing to reduce antenna wind loading 23 590 00532 rev A oun BridgeWave SLE100 Installation Manual 3 8 Antenna Alignment 1 Tighten the mounting bracket azimuth and elevation lock bolts just enough to allow the radio to pivot up down and right left with minimal effort Tilt the radio so that it roughly points towards the other end of the link AZIMUTH LOCK BOLTS ELEVATION LOCK BOLTS 2 Thread the Visual Alignment Tool VAT into one of the four holes in the front antenna face of the radio so that the o ring just touches the radio face The VAT is used to roughly orient align the radio in the correct direction Select the hole that allows the
17. ave COMMUNICATIONS SLE100 Installation Manual These instructions can also be found on the radio s back cover 3 9 QUAL amp RSL Test Cable The alignment procedure is optimized through the use of the provided test cable The test cable is designed for use with a digital voltmeter not provided to read the Link Quality and Receive Signal Level RSL voltage generated by the radio s receiver The Test Cable contains three banana plugs on one end that provides one common lead one RSL and one Qual lead This is depicted in Figure 3 11 A GND RS Figure 3 11 RSL amp Qual Test Leads QUAL Sa single plug is provided on the other end of the test cable The single plug connects to the port labeled Test on the radio unit This test point is shown in Figure 3 12 27 590 00532 rev A BridgeWave COMMUNICATIONS SLE100 Installation Manual Figure 3 12 RSL and Quality Test Cable Connection Point The voltmeter should be set to DC voltage and the x 20 setting The expected RSL level is dependent on the distance between the two radio terminals A chart is provided in Appendix B The quality voltage provides an indication of how well the link is performing and is described in the graph and detailed description below 4 Correctable Errors Detected Uncorrectable Errors Detected QUAL Voltage VDC 4 Deframer Unlocked Link Down Eros Figure 3
18. cense LIMITED HARDWARE WARRANTY Limited Hardware Warranty Subject to limitations below for a period of twelve 12 months the Warranty Period after shipment to Buyer of the Hardware by BridgeWave or an authorized distributor of BridgeWave products BridgeWave warrants that the Products under normal use and service shall be free in all material respects from defective design material and faulty workmanship and shall operate in all material respects in compliance with the functional specifications designs installation instructions Product descriptions or technical requirements published by BridgeWave in its Product Manual Specifications The foregoing warranty includes Basic Support Services as defined at www BridgeWave com from BridgeWave during the Warranty Period These warranties are provided for the benefit of the original Buyer only Except for the foregoing warranties the Products are supplied AS IS Remedies for Breach of BridgeWave Warranty If a Product is in breach of BridgeWave s warranty during the Warranty Period BridgeWave shall as the sole and exclusive remedy within thirty 30 calendar days after BridgeWave s receipt of the returned Product repair replace with new or refurbished units or modify as BridgeWave may solely elect the Product as necessary so that the Product complies with the applicable Warranty or at BridgeWave s option refund to the Buyer the Buyer s purchase price paid for the Product Before
19. cket to a wall followed by detail instructions BOLT 3 8 16 UNC X 3 4 SS 4X WASHER 3 8 SPLIT SS 4X WASHER 8 FLAT SS 4X BRACKET WALL MOUNTING SHIM BRACKET TEFLON YOKE MOUNTING BRACKET Figure 3 1 Wall Mount Assembly Diagram 10 590 00532 rev A BridgeWave SLE100 Installation Manual COMMUNICATIONS 1 Install 4 mounting bolts in the wall at the desired location The template provided in Figure 3 3 can be used to establish the hole pattern on the wall The bolts normally 16 should extend 0 8 to 3 0 inches 2cm to 7 5cm from the wall and be strong enough to secure the radio to the wall under foreseeable environmental conditions The environmental conditions may include but not limited to wind rain ice etc Depending on the wall material the mount is being attached to a different size bolt may be appropriate In this case bolts up to 4 inch in diameter may be used 1 Secure the Wall Mounting Bracket to the wall using the appropriate sized nuts lock washers and flat washers for the bolts used 2 Attach the Yoke Mounting Bracket to the mount with Teflon shim in between using 2 each of the supplied 75 16 x bolts lock washers and flat washers Tighten the bolts just enough to allow the yoke to move back and forth without binding 3 8 Lock Washer cpu a SE 3 8 Flat Washer Mounting Bracket Teflon Shim LE A 4 Figure 3 2 Attachi
20. dual programs constitutes the trade secrets or copyrighted material of BridgeWave Buyer agrees not to disclose such material in any form to any third party and to implement reasonable security measures to protect such material License Restrictions BridgeWave reserves all other rights to the Software not specifically licensed hereunder Buyer has no right to and agrees not to sell transfer rent copy reverse engineer reverse compile decrypt or reduce to human readable form to gain access to trade secrets or confidential information modify or create derivative works of or grant to any third party any rights in the Software or permit any third party to do any of these prohibited acts without BridgeWave s prior written consent Buyer agrees to protect the Software licensed hereunder in a manner consistent with the maintenance of BridgeWave s ownership and proprietary rights therein including displaying of any copyright and trademark notices in all Software as incorporated by BridgeWave Term and Termination This License is effective until terminated Buyer may terminate this License at any time provided that Buyer s termination does not entitle Buyer to any refund of purchase or license fees BridgeWave may terminate Buyer s rights under this License immediately upon written notice if Buyer fails to comply with any provision of this License Upon termination Buyer must destroy all copies of Software in its possession or control Expor
21. e Department of Commerce These products are ENC restricted under section 740 17 b 2 of the Export Administration Regulations EAR BridgeWave products may only be exported re exported transferred or retransferred in accordance with Export Administration Regulations Diversion contrary to U S law is expressly prohibited Product Compatibility While every effort has been made to verify operation of this product with many different communications products and networks BridgeWave makes no claim of compatibility between its products and other vendors equipment It is assumed that users have thoroughly evaluated this product s performance in the communications environment in which it will be used i 590 00532 rev A BridgeWave SLE100 Installation Manual COMMUNICATIONS Safety CAUTION WARNING and DANGER statements have been strategically placed in the text to alert personnel of possible hazards These statements must be closely observed The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation and service of the products covered in this manual Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in this manual willfully violates standards of design manufacture and intended use of the product BridgeWave assumes no liability for the customer s failure to comply with these requirements These BridgeWave radios meet all applicable FCC safety requirements for general
22. e National Electrical Code In addition to grounding the equipment BridgeWave strongly recommends and local building codes may require that the Cat 5 cable be protected from lightning strikes by the use of an additional surge suppressor The surge suppressor must be installed at the point where the Cat 5 cable exits enters the building however use of a surge suppressor at the radio unit is optional since power cable surge suppression is built into the unit The BridgeWave SLE100 includes surge suppressors at both ends of the Cat 5 cable 5 590 00532 rev A BridgeWave SLE100 Installation Manual COMMUNICATIONS For more information on recommended accessory devices and kits contact BridgeWave Sales 2 8 Environmental The structure to which the equipment will be mounted must be adequate to bear all wind and other weather conditions The environmental conditions at the location must conform to the operating environment specified for the equipment 6 590 00532 rev A SLE100 Installation Manual 3 Installation 3 1 Equipment Unpacking The radio system equipment will arrive in two boxes one box for the low band radio and one box for the high band radio Locate the desired box low band or high band before beginning installation by checking the label on the outside of the box or on the radio itself It is recommended that the shipping cartons and packing materials be retained in the even
23. id Path Clearance Requirements 2 4 Link Distance The Minimum Link Distance is 65 feet 20 meters 3 590 00532 rev A BridgeWave COMMUNICATIONS SLE100 Installation Manual The SLE100 provides highly reliable all weather operation at half mile distances anywhere in the USA and Canada 2 5 Antenna Location The optimum location for the antennas must be determined The ideal location should provide for ease of erecting and mounting the antenna as well as unimpeded Line Of Site LOS to the other site The following factors should be taken into account e Type of mounting wall or pole Location where the CATS cable wiring will enter exit the building Length of cable runs not to exceed 100 meters 328 feet e Grounding connection points e Obstructions e Accessibility 2 6 Cabling The installation site should be inspected to determine the run paths for the Cat5 copper cable from the radio equipment to the surge arrestor and PoE Injector termination points Locations for roof penetration should be identified The routing and securing of all cables should conform to all applicable codes and requirements Depending on the likelihood of damage due to foot traffic or equipment movement cabling conduit may be required The maximum cable run length as specified for the equipment being installed must not be exceeded Each SLE100 radio includes a 100 240 VAC power adaptor suitable for indoor operation that converts the AC
24. l the left right movement of the radio These are the bolts on the yoke portion of the mount behind the radio Start by tightening the bolt closest to the pole or wall Once this is tightened move to the bolt directly in front of the bolt you just tightened and slowly tighten this bolt While tightening the bolts be careful that the radio does not move during the process As these bolts are tightened up down movement of the radio may occur due to the seating of the mounting bracket and radio yoke Check the RSL voltage reading to ensure it is still at its maximum level and adjust vertical tilt if required Next tighten the bolts that allow the up down movement of the radio First tighten the lower bolts on both sides of the yoke bracket Once the lower bolts are tightened on both sides of the radio tighten the upper bolts Repeat steps 1 to 8 for the peer radio Connect to the web management interface of each unit and perform an Auto Calibration from the Maintenance page on one end of the link at a time After both ends of the link are calibrated check the quality voltage using the test cable and a voltmeter and confirm it indicates 3 3V on each end of the link 1 e error free Remove the VAT from the radio replace the back plastic cover and hand tighten the back cover nut to the point where the back cover stops 1 when it hits the metal ring on the back metal plate The installation is now complete 26 590 00532 rev A BridgeW
25. mber must be obtained from BridgeWave or the local BridgeWave distributor When returning equipment be sure to write the RMA number on the outside of the shipping carton BridgeWave Sales E mail sales bridgewave com Inside Sales 1 866 577 6908 2 590 00532 rev A BridgeWave COMMUNICATIONS SLE100 Installation Manual 2 Site Planning 2 1 General Before the start of an installation a survey should be conducted of the proposed area of the site s The survey personnel should be fully familiar with the details required to install the BridgeWave radio system 2 2 Equipment Checklist The survey team will need the following equipment e Tape Measure e Site Survey Report Form 2 3 Line of Sight LOS BridgeWave Wireless links require line of sight for proper operation Fortunately the links are relatively short and obstructions in the path can easily be identified Binoculars can ease viewing in poor light conditions The planning should include an investigation into future building plans that could block the LOS path and other long term incremental obstructions such as trees Intermittent obstructions such as aircraft at a nearby airport should also be considered The following table details the minimum clearance needed from obstacles near the path in order to ensure the radios will operate properly Path Length Minimum Clearance meters meters 250 0 56 500 0 79 Table 2 1 Minimum M
26. networking equipment equipment is consistent with radio unit s and or network copper port settings The radio unit is set equipment for auto negotiation only RSL voltage lower Incorrect calculation of link Verify that the calculation tool used and then expected distance the GPS used both use the same annotation system degree hours minutes seconds or degree with a decimal value direction of antennas polarizations same polarization See section 3 4 Installed two high or low band Verify that one end of the link is high radios in one link and the other end is a low band radio See Section 3 5 Link exceeds maximum specified Verify path distance is no longer then 2 range mile 800 meters 31 590 00532 rev A BridgeWave COMMUNICATIONS SLE100 Installation Manual Low link quality Antennas are not aligned for Use the Visual Alignment Tool voltage maximum RSL and voltmeter to verify antenna Wireless link alignment established but no data Auto calibration not Force an Auto calibration from transfer over the link completed the Maintenance page Interference Check for possible interference by turning off the radio at the other end of the link or muting its transmitter and verify the RSL voltage on the local site drops below 0 2V 32 590 00532 rev A BridgeWave COMMUNICATIONS SLE100 Installation Manual Appendix B RSL Voltage vs Distance Align Antenna to Max vol
27. ng the Yoke to the Mounting Bracket 11 590 00532 rev A BridgeWave COMMUNICATIONS SLE100 Installation Manual 6 25 inches 15 9 cm 3 13 inches 8 0 cm Figure 3 3 Wall Mount Hole Drilling Template 12 590 00532 rev A SLE100 Installation Manual BridgeWave COMMUNICATIONS Pole Mounting Instructions The pole mount kit can be used to secure the mount to a pole with diameter from 2 0 to 4 5 inches 50 to 115 mm Listed below are the steps required to assemble the bracket for a pole mount application 1 Pre assemble the pole mount brackets by attaching the 4 All Thread rods to two of the pole mount brackets using eight 3 16 x 4 hex nuts and four each split lock washers and 8 flat washers as shown in Figure 3 4 This creates a U Bolt type arrangement NUT 3 8 16 UNC HEX SS 4X WASHER 3 8 SPLIT SS 4X WASHER 8 FLAT SS 4X f BRACKET POLE MOUNT 2X NUT 3 8 16 UNC HEX SS 4 1 38 16 UNC X 9 ROD ALL THREAD SS 4x __ Figure 3 4 Pole Mount Bracket Assembly The 38 16 x hex nuts on the inside of the pole clamps do not require any washers since they are only holding the threaded rods in place and do not bear any load These hex nuts secure the All Thread rods to the pole clamps making it easier to align the clamps on each side of the pole 2 Attach two pole mount brackets to the wall mounting bracket using 4 each 74 16 x 34 bolts 7s
28. nning ssssssssssssosssossssorsssrrs 3 2 1 General PERPE TERCIUM CN 3 22 Equipment Checklist 3 2 3 Line of Sight 3 2 4 Link DiSt NCe d etos ER eni 3 2 5 Antenna 4 PONES Tm 4 2 7 Grounding amp Lightning 5 2 6 Environmental sess 6 3 lustallationu eee seme ona nice nne nnns echo 7 31 Equipment Unpacking 7 3 2 Equipment Inventory s 7 3 35 Installation Tools eitis 9 3 4 Radio Mount Installation 10 3 5 Radio Installation 16 3 6 Cable Installation 19 3 7 Optional Ice Shield Canopy Installation rt qe eM trad 21 V 590 00532 rev A BridgeWave SLE100 Installation Manual COMMUNICATIONS 1 Introduction 1 1 Purpose of Manual The information in this manual is directed to persons who must perform or coordinate the tasks associated with the process of installing wireless communication devices and planning communication network applications 1 2 Prior Knowledge This manual assumes the operator has at least basic experience with and an understanding of wireless technology and some familiarity with configuring and operating networking equipment Preferably the person installing this equipment fully understands the information covered in this manual prior to attempting
29. of the radio and it is not raining heavily SLE100 has been designed to require only minimal user configuration To perform the configuration of the Network Management System follow the instructions in the Network Management manual During normal operation the following conditions should exist at the radio The power LED should be lit solid green The Link Up LED should be lit solid green e The Link Quality BER voltage should be 3 3v although dips in voltage are acceptable during periods of significant rain Observe the 10 100Base T LEDs on the interface labeled PoE at each side next to socket opening The left one should be green if connected link up and the right will be flashing yellow when there is data traffic The picture does not show the 10 100Base T connector or LEDs Figure 3 14 Radio Link Up and Power LED s 29 590 00532 rev A BridgeWave COMMUNICATIONS SLE100 Installation Manual 4 Configuring Network Equipment The networking equipment that is connected to the SLE100 should first be checked to ensure it operates properly over a wired connection We recommend the network equipment on both sides of the link be configured as follows e Port auto negotiation turned on e Port configured to not enter error disable state due to multiple link up down transitions since these may occur during periods of heavy rainfall The radio s 10 100Base T port is permanently set to auto
30. r reasonably could have been discovered or it shall be deemed waived and barred Administrative Provisions This Limited Hardware Warranty and Software License shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California without reference to principles of conflict of laws provided that for customers located in a member state of the European Union Norway or Switzerland English law shall apply The United Nations Convention on the International Sale of Goods shall not apply If any portion hereof is found to be void or unenforceable the remaining provisions of the Limited Hardware Warranty and Software License shall remain in full force and effect Except as expressly provided herein the Limited Hardware Warranty and Software License constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to warranties on the Hardware and Licensing of the Software and supersedes any conflicting or additional terms contained in any prior or contemporaneous discussion negotiation or agreement including those in any purchase order or order acknowledgment 35 590 00532 rev A
31. ranty to Buyer on specific written request BridgeWave warranties are void if a Buyer integrates or assembles the Product with other products unless integrated or assembled in accordance with applicable Specifications b the Product is wired repaired or altered by anyone other than BridgeWave or an authorized representative of BridgeWave in strict accordance with the applicable Specifications c the Product is improperly handled stored installed or maintained d the Product is used in violation of the applicable Specifications or BridgeWave s instructions or subjected to misuse neglect accident abuse or suffers damage due to acts of nature or e the Product is disassembled or its housings are removed by any person other than a BridgeWave authorized technician EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN WARRANTIES THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES ARE IN LIEU OF AND EXCLUDE ALL OTHER EXPRESS AND IMPLIED REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PRODUCT NON INFRINGEMENT OR WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SATISFACTORY QUALITY ERROR FREE NON INTERRUPTED OPERATIONS PROTECTION FROM UNAUTHORIZED INTRUSION OR ATTACK OR OPERATION AT A SPECIFIED RANGE OR SIGNAL AVAILABILITY OR ARISING FROM A COURSE OF DEALING LAW USAGE OR TRADE PRACTICE AS EACH PRODUCT IS UNIQUE BRIDGEWAVE DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR OPERATION OF THE END USER NETWORK AS A WHOLE UNDER ANY WARRANTY PROVIDED HEREIN TO THE EXTENT A WARRANTY CANNOT BE EXCLUDED BY LAW
32. round location 2 Runa Cat 5 cable from the SLE100 radio unit to the indoor location where the PoE Injector will be installed 3 Connect the Cat 5 cable to the interface labeled PoE on the radio unit Connect to Interface Labeled PoE CATS Cable 4 Install the PoE Injector in the desired indoor location and connect the Cat 5 cable coming from the radio unit to the interface labeled Data amp PWR 19 590 00532 rev A BridgeWave COMMUNICATIONS SLE100 Installation Manual CAT 5 FROM RADIO n c 5 Next connect the interface labeled Data on the PoE Injector to the network device that will interface with the SLE100 7 Connect the DC plug end of the Power Supply to the receptacle labeled PWR on PoE Injector 20 590 00532 rev A BridgeWave COMMUNICATIONS SLE100 Installation Manual 8 Plug the AC cord into the power supply and connect to the local AC power The radio will turn on 9 Check the radio Power LED status for a green indication If green the radio is powered on and is ready for alignment 3 7 Optional Ice Shield Canopy Installation The Ice Shield assembly is an optional item and can be ordered in kit form through a BridgeWave distributor 3 7 1 Introduction In northern climates the buildup of ice or snow on antennas can be a problem for millimeter wave radio installations These problems are twofold the electrical effec
33. t Software and Products including technical data may be subject to U S export control laws including the U S Export Administration Act and its associated regulations and may be subject to export or import regulations in other countries Buyer agrees to comply strictly with all such regulations and acknowledges that Buyer has the responsibility to obtain licenses to export re export or import Software and Products Restricted Rights BridgeWave s commercial software and commercial computer software documentation is provided to United States Government agencies in accordance with the terms of this Limited Hardware Warranty and Software License and per subparagraph of the Commercial Computer Software Restricted Rights clause at FAR 52 227 19 June 1987 For DOD agencies the restrictions set forth in the technical Data Commercial Items clause at DFARS 252 227 7015 Nov 1995 shall also apply LIMITATION OF REMEDY AND LIABILITY PROVISIONS EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES THE REMEDIES SET FORTH IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY AND SOFTWARE LICENSE ESTABLISH THE ENTIRE OBLIGATION OF BRIDGEWAVE AND BUYER S SOLE REMEDY IN REGARD TO CLAIMS RELATING TO BREACH OF WARRANTY OR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO CLAIMS DIRECTED TO THE INFRINGEMENT OR MISAPPROPRIATION OF PATENTS COPYRIGHTS TRADE SECRETS AND OTHER PROPRIETARY RIGHTS FOR THE PRODUCTS NO CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN NO EVENT SHALL EITHER PARTY OR EITHER PARTY S SUP
34. t of snow and ice built up on the antenna s radome and the mechanical impact of the additional weight of the snow or ice on the antenna and supporting structure The formation of ice or snow on the antennas radome can cause attenuation of the signal to the point where the link may become severely degraded or unusable Uneven ice buildup can cause scattering of the signal which in turn results in standing waves Ice layers are not likely to exist for extended periods as ice tends to melt In cold climates when the radome is below freezing temperature ice does not stick to it thus there is no issue However in mixed rain snow ice storms ice can stick to the radome causing the link to operate at less than its optimal design Once the ice has hardened and freezes the added weight of the ice on the antenna increases the wind load on the tower or mast which may cause premature failure of the mounting structure As ice breaks apart due to melting or via its own weight these large and heavy sheets falling down a tower or mast can cause damage to antennas or other objects mounted below BridgeWave provides an ice shield kit designed to combat the buildup of ice on BridgeWave s wireless bridges These inexpensive ice shields are easily fitted on the radios during the installation process 21 590 00532 rev A BridgeWave SLE100 Installation Manual COMMUNICATIONS Figure 3 7 1 1 60 Ice Shield 3 7 2 Optional Kit
35. t that it is necessary to return any equipment Unpacked radios can be identified by the color of their labels found on their front faces or inside the unit after removing the plastic back weather cover The blue color label indicates a high band radio and the red color label indicates a low band radio See Figure 3 8 for further details Avoid applying force to the antenna radome since this may damage the internal feed horn Never rest the unit on a surface with the radome facing down dn PP 3 2 Equipment Inventory Each carton is accompanied by a packing list Verify the contents of the carton against the packing list The following are inventory lists for a typical system Qty Description 2ea SLEIO0 radios 1 low band amp 1 high band 2ea Wall Mount Kits 2ea Pole Mount Kits required only when mounting the radio onto a pole 2ea Visual Alignment Tool VAT 2ea Standard Power Supply Indoor rated 100 240V AC input to 48VDC output 7 590 00532 rev A BridgeWave COMMUNICATIONS SLE100 Installation Manual 1 ea CD ROM containing Installation Manual 1 provided per pair of radios lea Hardreset box 1 9 16 inch wrench BridgeWavel0 inch Antenna Wall Mount Kit Parts List Item Description Qty 1 Mount Bracket 1 2 Radio Yoke 1 3 Teflon Shim 1 4 Split Lock Washer 4 5 Flat Washer 4 6 16 x 34 bolts 4 BridgeWave Pole Mount Kit Parts List
36. tage and confirm RSL is above the Min value shown based on the link distance RSL Voltage V A L Sd pu Saat ii ii EN ETTER EN Al P EN E li isi 111 ao CH SO MAT Je i EL 550 800 Distance m 33 590 00532 rev A BridgeWave COMMUNICATIONS SLE100 Installation Manual Std Limited Warranty amp SW License THE FOLLOWING WARRANTY AND SOFTWARE LICENSE GRANT APPLY ONLY FOR BRIDGEWAVE COMMUNICATIONS INC BRIDGEWAVE PRODUCTS PURCHASED THROUGH BRIDGEWAVE AUTHORIZED CHANNEL PARTNERS WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OR CANADA BY THE ORIGINAL END PURCHASER BUYER IF BRIDGEWAVE PRODUCTS WERE OBTAINED THROUGH OTHER CHANNELS THE FOLLOWING PROVISIONS DO NOT APPLY AND THE SELLING PARTY SHOULD BE CONTACTED FOR INFORMATION ON ANY PRODUCT WARRANTIES AVAILABLE The following terms apply to the Buyer s use of BridgeWave hardware products Products and software products Software except to the extent otherwise provided in a a separate written agreement between Buyer and BridgeWave or b a license agreement as part of the installation and or downloading process for a particular Software To the extent of a conflict between the provisions of these documents the order of precedence shall be 1 the written agreement 2 the click on license agreement and 3 this Limited Warranty and Software Li
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