D001114 B02 VSG RT Install Commissioning

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VectaStarGigabit Remote Terminal Installation and Commissioning Guide

D001114-B02

VectaStar Gigabit Remote Terminal Installation and Commissioning Guide D001114-B02 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Part No. D001114-B02

29 June, 2011

Copyright © 2006–2011 Cambridge Broadband Networks Limited

Cambridge Broadband Networks Limited reserves the right to make changes to the specifications of the products detailed in this document at any time without notice and obligation to notify any person of such changes.

VectaStar, Cambridge Broadband Networks and the Cambridge Broadband Networks logo are trademarks of Cambridge Broadband Networks Limited. All other trademarks are acknowledged and observed. Mention of third-party products does not constitute an endorsement or a recommendation.

All figures, data and specifications contained in this document are typical and must be specifically confirmed in writing by Cambridge Broadband Networks Limited before they apply to any tender, order or contract. Cambridge Broadband Networks takes every precaution to ensure that all information contained in this publication is factually correct but accepts no liability for any error or omission. No freedom to use patents or other property rights is implied by this document.

Main contacts

Main HQ address:

Cambridge Broadband Networks Ltd.Selwyn HouseCambridge Business ParkCowley RoadCambridge CB4 0WZEngland

email: [email protected] web: www.cbnl.com

Support contacts

In the first instance, contact your local dealer.

Customer Services:

tel: +44 (0)1223 703030email: [email protected]: www.cbnl.com/support

Warranty

Any CBNL warranties applicable to this product are contingent upon proper use of the Product. These warranties will not apply (i) if adjustment, repair, or replacement is required because of accident, unusual physical, electrical or electromagnetic stress, neglect, misuse, failure of electric power, environmental controls, transportation, failure to be maintained properly or otherwise in accordance with the specifications, or abuses other than ordinary use; (ii) if the Product has been modified by VAR or end user or has been repaired or altered outside CBNL’s repair facility, unless CBNL specifically authorizes such repairs or alterations in each instance; or (iii) where VAR is overdue in its payments for the Products.

Product conformity• Hereby, Cambridge Broadband Networks Limited, declares that this VectaStar Gigabit RT is in compliance with

the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

• Cambridge Broadband Networks Limited, vakuuttaa täten että VectaStar Gigabit RT tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen.

• Hierbij verklaart Cambridge Broadband Networks Limited, dat het toestel VectaStar Gigabit RT in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG

• Bij deze verklaart Cambridge Broadband Networks Limited, dat deze VectaStar Gigabit RT voldoet aan de essentiële eisen en aan de overige relevante bepalingen van Richtlijn 1999/5/EC.

• Par la présente, Cambridge Broadband Networks Limited, déclare que ce VectaStar Gigabit RT est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions de la directive 1999/5/CE qui lui sont applicables

• Härmed intygar Cambridge Broadband Networks Limited, att denna VectaStar Gigabit RT står I överensstämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG.

• Undertegnede Cambridge Broadband Networks Limited, erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr VectaStar Gigabit RT overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF

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• Hiermit erklärt Cambridge Broadband Networks Limited., dass sich dieser VectaStar Gigabit RT in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den anderen relevanten Vorschriften der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet

• ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ Cambridge Broadband Networks Limited, ΔΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ VectaStar Gigabit RT ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩΔΕΙΣ ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙΠΕΣ ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ ΔΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ ΟΔΗΓΙΑΣ 1999/5/ΕΚ

• Con la presente Cambridge Broadband Networks Limited, dichiara che questo VectaStar Gigabit RT è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.

• Por medio de la presente Cambridge Broadband Networks Limited, declara que el VectaStar Gigabit RT cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE

• Cambridge Broadband Networks Limited, declara que este VectaStar Gigabit RT está conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE.

Cambridge Broadband Networks Limited holds a Technical Construction File for each product, which includes test reports to the following standards, as applicable:

The formal Declaration of Conformity for each product, according to EN 45014,are available on request.

Cambridge Broadband Networks Limited reserves the right to restrict the availability of information which may be of a commercially sensitive nature. Compliance details for countries outside the EU are available on request.

The outdoor units have been assessed against Article 3.2 of Directive 1999/5/EC by the Notified Body with identification number 0168. The outdoor units are also Class 2 equipment, and when marketed in the EU will carry the following identification:

Country-specific use

Please see the Country-Specific Use Guide D001107 for a list of countries in which this equipment is intended for use.

End-of-life disposal

This label is a requirement of the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/EC, which applies to companies that manufacture, sell, distribute, or treat electrical and electronic equipment in the European Economic Area (EEA). The Directive aims to reduce the waste arising from electrical and electronic equipment and to improve the environmental performance of all those involved in the lifecycle of these products.

The ‘crossed-out wheeled bin’ indicates that the product must NOT be disposed of with other waste at the end of its life – it must be recycled.

Some EU countries have a temporary derogation – they do not have to meet the WEEE recycling targets at this time. Whether you are within the EU or not, your supplier will be able to advise you of any local recycling requirements.

For further advice on end-of-life disposal, please contact your supplier or Cambridge Broadband Networks Ltd.

Radio ETSI EN 302 326

EMC ETSI EN 301 489-1ETSI EN 301 489-4

Antenna ETSI EN 302 326

Safety EN 60950-1

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Safety noticesA warning icon indicates the possibility of a threat to personal safety.

A caution icon indicates the possibility of damage to data or equipment.

Working safely at height

All health and safety regulations must be adhered to when operating at heights. This includes, but is not limited to:• Where it is necessary to prevent injury, you must do all that is reasonably practicable to prevent anything

falling.

• If it is not reasonably practicable, you must ensure that no one is injured by anything falling.

• You must ensure that nothing is:

– thrown or tipped from height if it is likely to injure anyone;– stored in such a way that its movement is likely to injure anyone.

• If the workplace contains an area in which there is a risk of someone being struck by a falling object or person, you must ensure that the area is clearly indicated and that (as far as reasonably practicable) unauthorised people are unable to reach it.

– Ensure that no work is done at height if it is safe and reasonably practicable to do it other than at height– Ensure that the work is properly planned, appropriately supervised, and carried out in as safe a way as is

reasonably practicable– Ensure that the work complies with any local health and safety regulations– Take any necessary precautions with equipment used, to ensure that the work at height is safe and that

there is no risk of the equipment falling– Ensure that people cannot pass under the area of work, while work is taking place.

General and electrical safety notices

Warnings• All installations must be carried out by fully competent and trained personnel, in accordance with the

instructions given in this guide. If working at height, proper safety procedures must be adhered to and the relevant safety equipment must be used.

• The outdoor unit must be mounted so that contact by a member of the public is impossible. For example the unit should be positioned on a roof or mast with no public access, and where access to service personnel is restricted. Where possible the unit shall be positioned at a minimum height of 3m above the ground to ensure that access to the unit is restricted. The equipment is intended to be installed in a restricted access location. The equipment should be accessed only when it is powered off, and has been allowed to cool down.

• According to ENV 50166-2, an ODU should be installed in a location such that it is not possible for a member of the public, in the normal course of their work or everyday activities, to gain access closer than distances specified in RF safety notices on page 5 to the front of the radome.

• All units requiring a nominal –48V DC supply must be supplied via a –48V DC safety extra-low voltage (SELV) supply in accordance with IEC 60950-1:2001. Additionally the Power Supply Unit shall withstand surges in accordance with EN 60065:2001 Cl. 10.1 or an equivalent. The supply used for these units shall be in accordance with ETSI EN 300 132-2.

• To avoid electric shock, do not connect SELV circuits to telephone-network voltage (TNV) circuits. LAN ports (Ethernet) contain SELV circuits, and WAN ports (E1) contain TNV circuits. The LAN and WAN ports both use RJ45 connectors. Use caution when connecting cables.

• On the front of all units requiring a –48V DC supply a user-supplied frame chassis earthing conductor, 1.5mm2 cross-sectional area (or 16AWG) or larger, must be permanently connected from the frame/chassis earth bolt (identified by the graphic symbol 60417-IEC-5020) to an earth point in the building installation. This bolt should not be used as a Protective Earth Terminal.

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Cautions• All VectaStar equipment should be installed within a lightning protection zone.

• The Ethernet interface shall only be connected to a SELV interface. The E1 interface shall only be connected to a TNV-1 interface. Ensure that all cables are professionally installed. Care must be taken to ensure that no safety hazard may result of installation. On installation by a professional engineer, the plastic tags on the RJ45 connectors shall be broken to ensure that it is difficult to remove the cable once installed.

• Any pigtails pre-fitted to ODUs form an integral part of the overall system and must not be removed as this will invalidate any existing product warranty.

• Units have anti-tamper seals fitted. Breaking such seals will invalidate any existing product warranty.

• All units requiring a –48V DC supply should be powered by a SELV circuit (less than 60VDC) with less than 240VA available and meeting SELV failure modes. With connection to centralized DC power, install only in dedicated equipment rooms or the equivalent.

• The minimum distance between a Gigabit AP and Gigabit RT directly aligned, Line of Sight, is 100m. If the two units are closer than this, then the US CNR will degrade as the Gigabit AP will start to compress and some modulations may not be achievable.

• An ODU weighs up to 10kg (including the rear bracket). Be prepared for this when installing. The installation will be easier if performed by two people.

• All CBNL ODUs are designed to be fitted to a pole of diameter 42mm to 110mm, using the bracket supplied. If you want to use a different mounting system, you need to make your own arrangements.

• All connections at the ODU are rated to IP67. As an additional safeguard against water ingress over time, CBNL recommends the use of self-amalgamating tape in line with local practice, on all external cable connectors and joiners. Suitable tape is available from most suppliers of installation components.

• Where extreme climatic conditions are found, CBNL recommends the use of a flexible cable protection conduit for the external cabling to the ODU.

• Be sure that you are aware of any local building regulations and standards, and adhere to those that are relevant.

RF safety notices

Warnings

Locally applicable national and international RF safety requirements must be adhered to when installing the ODU and antenna. Please refer to CBNL Customer Services and local regulatory authorities for advice on compliance. As guidance, for a VectaStar Gigabit RT:• According to ENV 50166-2, the ODU, where fitted with a 0.6m parabolic antenna , should be installed in a

location such that it is not possible for workers or members of the public, in the normal course of their work or everyday activities, to gain access closer in front of the radome than the specified distances in the table below. The maximum EIRP is also given.

Indoor equipment requirements

The indoor equipment meets the requirements of ETSI EN 300-019-1-3 class 3.1 – for stationary use at weather protected locations. ETSI EN 300-019-1-3 class 3.1 is a combination of classes 3K3/3Z2/3Z4/3B1/3C2(3C1)/3S2/3M1 in IEC standard 60721-3-3 [1].

This class applies to a permanently temperature controlled enclosed location. Humidity is usually not controlled. Heating, cooling, forced ventilation and humidification are used as necessary to maintain the required conditions – especially where there is a significant difference between the room environment and the external ambient.

The climate-controlling systems could be periodically switched on or off but extremely high or low temperatures are prevented. This class applies to locations:• where installed equipment may be exposed to solar radiation and to heat radiation. It may also be exposed to

movements of the surrounding air due to draughts in buildings. They are not subjected to condensed water, precipitation, water from sources other than rain or icing

• without particular risks of biological attacks. This includes protective measures, e.g. special product design, or installations at locations of such construction that mould growth and attacks by animals, etc. are not probable

• with normal levels of contaminants experienced in urban areas with industrial activities scattered over the whole area and/or with heavy traffic

Band Distance EIRP

Worker Public

10.5 GHz: 1.0m 2.0m 57.0dBm

26 GHz: 2.3m 5.0m 65.0dBm

28 GHz: 2.5m 5.6m 66.0dBm

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• without special precautions to minimize the presence of sand or dust, but which are not situated in proximity to sources of sand or dust

• with insignificant vibration and shock.

The conditions of this class may be found in:• normal living or working areas, e.g. living rooms, rooms for general use (theatres, restaurants)

• offices

• shops

• workshops for electronic assemblies and other electro-technical products

• telecommunication centres

• storage rooms for valuable and sensitive products.

Outdoor equipment requirements

The outdoor equipment meets the requirements of ETSI EN 300-019-1-4 classes 4.1E and 4.2H for stationary use at non-weather-protected locations. ETSI EN 300-019-1-4 Class 4.1E is a combination of classes 4Z5/4Z7/4B1/4C2(4C3)/4S2/4M5 in IEC 60721-3-4. Class 4.2H is a combination of classes 4K4H/4Z5/4Z7/4B1(4B2)/4C2(4C3)/4S2(4S3)/4M5 in IEC 60721-3-4 [1].

This class applies to locations:• which are directly exposed to an open-air climate, including solar radiation, movement of the surrounding air,

precipitation and water jets; splashing; water

• where mould growth, or attacks by animals but excluding termites, may occur;

• with normal levels of contaminants experienced in urban areas with industrial activities scattered over the whole area and/or with heavy traffic. It also applies to coastal areas;

NOTE 1: At locations in the immediate neighbourhood of industrial sources with chemical emissions either special precautions must be taken or a special chemical class must be chosen.

• in areas with sand or dust sources, including urban areas;

NOTE 2: At locations in geographical areas with wind-driven sand or dust in air special precautions must be taken or a special class for mechanically active substances must be chosen.

• where transmitted vibrations are experienced from machines or passing vehicles. Higher level shocks may be experienced e.g. from adjacent machines.

NOTE 3: More severe mechanical conditions are to be expected for equipment intended for public use. Special requirements should be stated for such equipment, e.g. protection against vandalism.

Note: In extreme environmental conditions, or for additional protection, installers may wish to consider placingODU cabling in a suitable outdoor duct.

Revision history

Revision Date Author Description

A00 Sep-2010 M Ley Created.

A01 Nov-2010 M Ley

B00 Jan 2011 M Ley • Removed antenna instructions (now in antenna box)• Removed Asus instructions• Added ODU-S instructions

B01 Apr 2011 M Ley • Updates• Added IDU-4VL-4E1-1U instructions• Replaced Dell instructions with new VSInstall tool v2• Added FE dongle instructions

B02 Jun 2011 M Ley • VS Install Tool V3• ODU-s

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Table of Contents

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1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9How to use this guide 9Before you start 9

2 Setting up an Installation Laptop PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Installation Laptop PC requirements 10Downloading VS Install Tool V3 10Changing the Installation Laptop PC IP address 11Downloading the VectaStar ODU software 12

3 Configuring a Gigabit Remote Terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Introduction 13Before you start 14Start VS Install Tool V3 on the Installation Laptop PC 14Connect the Installation Laptop PC 15Perform a full install 16Configuration steps 18Power down the ODU 19Other VS Install Tool V3 operations 20

4 Installing a VectaStar Gigabit ODU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Overview 21Check the ODU polarisation 22Assemble and mount the antenna on the pole 23Mount the ODU onto the antenna bracket 24Connect an earthing strap to the ODU 25Align the ODU 25CAT-5e ODU: Make up the power/data cable run 26CAT-5e ODU: Connect power/data cable 28

5 VectaStar Gigabit indoor connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29Overview 29Installing an IDU-GPI 30Installing an IDU-PI-60W 33Installing an IDU-4VL-4E1-1U 34

6 Aligning a Gigabit Remote Terminal (RT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38Introduction 38Aligning a VSG RT with a digital voltmeter 39Aligning a VSG RT using VS Install Tool V3 40Check the alignment report 42Complete the installation 42

7 Lightning protection for CAT-5e cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43Overview 43Installing an LP-GE 43

A Cables and connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47Overview 47CAT-5e cables 472-core cables 48–48V power supply requirements 48Power cables – minimum recommendations 49

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B LED Status Indication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50IDU-GPI 50IDU-PI-60W 51IDU-4VL-4E1-1U 52

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1 Introduction

How to use this guideThe guide explains how to install current VectaStar Gigabit hardware as of the date on page 2. Customers with older hardware should refer to previous versions of this guide.

In this guide, you’ll find all the information necessary to install and commission a VectaStar Gigabit Remote Terminal (RT).

The structure of the guide follows the basic installation procedure. Some steps need to be performed at the warehouse, or on the ground at customer premises, before installing any items up a pole or mast.

Perform this step at the warehouse, before installing up a pole or mast1 Configuring a Gigabit Remote Terminal on page 13 explains how to configure an ODU with IP addressing and

channel information,before installing hardware up a pole or mast.

Install the ODU up a pole or mast1 Installing a VectaStar Gigabit ODU on page 21 explains how to install an ODU up a pole or mast, as well as

making up and installing the necessary cable runs.

Note: You will also need to refer to the antenna installation instructions. These are model-specific, and aresupplied in the antenna box.

Install/connect to indoor equipment1 VectaStar Gigabit indoor connections on page 29 describes powering an ODU, connecting to the site network.

Align the Remote Terminal1 Aligning a Gigabit Remote Terminal (RT) on page 38 explains how to fine-tune the Gigabit RT alignment for

maximum received power. – The simplest way to do this is using the Digital Voltmeter supplied with installer’s kit (INS-KIT-VSG)– You can also use VS Install Tool V3 on an Installation Laptop PC

Reference material

The remaining chapters give supplementary information, such as LED status, connector details and lightning/power protection.

Note: Please check the CBNL Support website (www.cbnl.com/support) for latest versions of this document,available as an Acrobat PDF.

Before you startYou need to bear the following points in mind:• Pay special attention to any site survey details or site design plan that exists – these should include

information on:

– Polarisation– ODU location and alignment of sector– Azimuth/elevation adjustment reference for ODU alignment– Lightning protection, power and data cable considerations – your site survey instructions should define any

such requirements (e.g. cable lengths, LP-GE usage).• Make sure there is a suitable place to route the cables through the external wall.

• Make sure the supplied cables will reach from your intended installation site to the indoor equipment. Remember to allow an extra 1m for strain relief at each end of power and signal cables.

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2 Setting up an Installation Laptop PC

Installation Laptop PC requirementsTo configure and align a VectaStar Gigabit ODU, you need an Installation Laptop PC running VS Install Tool V3; this can be any Windows or Linux laptop/PC, with the following:• Java6 must be installed

• A single Ethernet interface. VS Install Tool V3 uses a built-in DHCP server. In order that this DHCP server runs correctly, the Installation Laptop PC must have a single Ethernet interface (two or more Ethernet interfaces may cause the IP allocation by the DHCP server to fail).

Before you can perform the configuration, you must take the following steps on the Installation Laptop PC:

1 Install Java6, if you have not already done so.

2 Download the VS Install Tool V3 application from the CBNL support site; see Downloading VS Install Tool V3 on page 10

3 Download and unpack the latest VectaStar software release from the CBNL support site. See Downloading the VectaStar ODU software on page 12.

4 Set the IP address of the Installation Laptop PC to be 192.168.1.254.

Downloading VS Install Tool V3You need to obtain the latest version of the Java app VectaStar VS Install Tool V3 from the CBNL support web site and save it onto your chosen Installation Laptop PC.

1 From the Installation Laptop PC, start a web browser and go to the following URL:http://www.cbnl.com/support

2 Click on the release software link.

3 Enter your username and password (these should have been previously supplied to you by CBNL) and click OK.

4 Save the file to a folder on the Installation Laptop PC (e.g. /tmp, or the Desktop).The file will be downloaded to your computer. It will be called something like vsinstall-3_x.jar.

5 Close the browser window.

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Changing the Installation Laptop PC IP addressYou need to change the IP address of the Installation Laptop PC so it can communicate with the ODU in its factory default configuration.

Windows instructions

Detailed instructions will depend on your version of Windows. As an example, here are instructions fo Windows 7:

1 Open the properties for your Local Area Connection (TCP/IP):

2 Change the Installation Laptop PC IP address to 192.168.1.253.3 Change the Netmask to 255.255.255.0.4 Click OK.

Linux instructions1 On the Installation Laptop PC, open a shell window and enter the following command:

In the resulting output, the line that gives the Installation Laptop PC current IP address starts inet addr: 2 Change the Installation Laptop PC IP address temporarily to 192.168.1.253:

sudo ifconfig eth0

> sudo ifconfig eth0 up 192.168.1.253 netmask 255.255.255.0

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Downloading the VectaStar ODU software

You need to obtain the latest version of the VectaStar software (from the VectaStar CD-ROM or the CBNL support web site) and unpack it onto your chosen Installation Laptop PC.

To download from the CBNL support web site:

1 From the Installation Laptop PC, start a web browser and go to the following URL:http://www.cbnl.com/support

2 Click on the release software link.

3 Enter your username and password (these should have been previously supplied to you by CBNL) and click OK.

4 Click on the link for the most up-to-date software version. If the software release you require is not there, please contact Customer Services.

5 Click on the APC, CPE and EMS software only link.6 Save the file to a folder on the Installation Laptop PC (e.g. /tmp, or the Desktop).

The file will be downloaded to your computer (it will be called something like VSCD_N.x.y-z_SWOnly.tgz, where N is the major release).

7 Close the browser window.8 Navigate to the folder where you saved the tgz file.9 Unpack the tgz file. The method used will depend on your operating system.10 Locate the file you will need:

vectastar-N.x.y-z-cpe.zip

You will need to specify this file later in the upgrade/configuration process.

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3 Configuring a Gigabit Remote Terminal

IntroductionThis chapter explains how to configure a VectaStarGigabit Remote Terminal using VS Install Tool V3 (the VectaStar java-based installer) on your chosen Installation Laptop PC.

Perform these instructions at the warehouse, or on the ground, before any physical installation up a pole or mast.

Please note:• This chapter assumes you are configuring the ODU for the first time (i.e. the equipment has factory default

settings and no saved configuration file).

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Before you start

Caution: Make sure all power is switched off before connecting or disconnecting an ODU. You may damage theequipment if you connect or disconnect the outdoor CAT-5e cable from the indoor equipment while it has powerapplied.

Required equipment

To perform the configuration steps in this section, you will need:• IDU-PI-60W, part of the Installer Kit

• Ethermet switch (see below)

• 2 x straight-through CAT-5 Ethernet cables

Recommendation: use an Ethernet switch

CBNL recommends that you use an Ethernet switch. This allows an ODU to auto-negotiate properly without being dependent on the Ethernet chipset in your chosen Installation Laptop PC, which in turn ensures a successful configuration.

If you attempt the configuration without using a switch and it fails, try again using a switch.

Start VS Install Tool V3 on the Installation Laptop PC1 Switch off the power to the IDU-PI-60W.

2 Boot up the Installation Laptop PC.3 Start VS Install Tool V3 on the Installation Laptop PC:

– (Windows/Mac) Double-click the vsinstall.jar file– (Linux) Run the following command:

You’ll see the initial screen:

java -jar vsinstall-3_x.jar.

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Connect the Installation Laptop PC

To connect the Installation Laptop PC to the ODU you need to make the connections shown below.

1 Connect a straight-through Ethernet cable between the OUT port on the IDU-PI-60W and the RJ45 connector on the underside of the ODU.

2 Connect a straight-through Ethernet cable between the IN port on the IDU-PI-60W and the Ethernet switch.3 Connect a straight-through Ethernet cable from the Ethernet switch to the Ethernet port on the

Installation Laptop PC.

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Perform a full install1 On the Installation Laptop PC, in the VS Install Tool V3 main window select Upgrade or Install AP or RT and

click Next.

2 Select Load default AP or RT configuration (full install) and click Next.

– If you choose not to load the default configuration, VS Install Tool V3 only performs the upgrade procedure, and assumes there is already a saved config file on the ODU.

– If there is no previously saved config file, you will see an error message, and the complete upgrade/config procedure will be followed.

3 Browse to the file containing the VectaStar software release (vectastar-N.x.y-z-cpe.zip) you want to install and click Open:

4 Click Next. The VectaStar release files will start decompressing:

5 As prompted in the VS Install Tool V3 window, restart the ODU.

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After about 20-30 seconds you will see some messages in the VS Install Tool V3 window:

6 Click Next and wait until the upgrade has completed.

Once the upgrade process has completed, VS Install Tool V3 will automatically start the configuration process.

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Configuration steps

Set up channelisation1 Specify the number of available channels:

2 For each channel:– Click in the Downstream Freq field and enter the downstream frequency in kHz– Press Tab; the Upstream frequency will be filled in automatically– Press Tab and select a channel bandwidth from the drop-down menu

Set up network parameters1 Click Next and enter configuration details as described in the table below:

Note: If you change the ODU’s IP address or password, VS Install Tool V3 automatically remembers the newdetails for the remainder of this session (i.e. while the Installation Laptop PC is still physically connected).

2 Make a note of any changes you make (especially Hostname and IP address).

Set the unit’s management password1 Click Next and specify a management password for the ODU:

– Check Default password, or

Parameter Description

Hostname A name used to represent this ODU in the EMS applications (such as vsodu).

IP address Local IP Address of the ODU. The default is 192.168.1.1• Providing a valid IP address potentially allows access from any devices connected

to the ODU• Setting to 0.0.0.0 effectively makes the ODU unreachable (and makes the network

more secure). However, subsequently the only way to reconfigure the ODU is to connect with the Installation Configuration Tool and use the Recover unit option

Netmask Usually 255.255.255.0.

Gateway Gateway IP address.

Syslog IP address IP address of the computer to which syslog messages are sent.

VLAN ID For use with tagged traffic networks; enter the integer value for the VLAN tag. Use in conjunction with the interface field.

SNMP community Clear text string used for SNMP authentication (default is public).

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– Uncheck Default password and enter a new password twice.

2 Make a note of the password; without it, users will not be able to manage the ODU.

Set up VectaStar compatibility mode1 Select the over-the-air compatibility mode:

– yes: ODU can work interoperably with VS1 radio networks– no: ODU works with VS2/VSG networks

Complete the configuration1 Click Next to confirm that you want to configure the ODU.

2 Click Next to load the configuration.3 Click Finish to reboot the ODU:

Power down the ODU1 Exit VS Install Tool V3.

2 Disconnect the Installation Laptop PC from the indoor equipment.3 Disconnect the ODU from the power.

The ODU is now ready to be installed up a pole or mast.

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Other VS Install Tool V3 operations

Starting the configuration process from scratch

If you want to configure an ODU without performing an upgrade, proceed as follows:

1 On the Installation Laptop PC, in the VS Install Tool V3 main window select Configure AP or Terminal and click Next.

2 As prompted in the VS Install Tool V3 window, restart the ODU.After about 20-30 seconds you will see some messages in the VS Install Tool V3 window:

3 Click Next and follow the steps in Configuration steps on page 18.

Aligning an ODU

Please see Aligning a Gigabit Remote Terminal (RT) on page 38.

Running a syslog session

To run a syslog session and save syslog messages to a text file:

1 Select Syslog from the main screen and click Next.

2 Browse to the folder where you want to save the syslog file, enter a file name and click Open.The syslog process will bgin collecting data.

3 When you want to stop the process, click Finish.

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4 Installing a VectaStar Gigabit ODU

OverviewThis chapter explains how to install VectaStar Gigabit ODUs (VSG ODU-S and VSG ODU) for all frequencies and polarisations.

Make sure you have read and understood the information in Safety notices on page 4.

You will also need to refer to the model-specific antenna installation instructions, supplied in the antenna box.

Overview – installing an ODU

These are the steps you will need to take:

1 Check the ODU polarisation (page 22)2 Assemble and mount the antenna: see the separate instructions in the antenna box3 Mount the ODU onto the antenna/bracket, page 244 Earth the ODU, page 255 Align the ODU: see the separate instructions in the antenna box6 Make up the CAT-5e cable run, page 267 Connect the power/data cable, page 28

Note: Only use the minimum length of cable necessary when installing a VectaStar Gigabit ODU. Excess cableshould be trimmed rather than leaving coils of cable.In extreme environmental conditions, or for additional protection, installers may wish to consider placing ODUcabling in a suitable outdoor duct.

Carrying/lashing ODUs

VectaStar ODUs have both a carry handle and one or more lashing points.

Caution: If you need to lash rope to an ODU to lift it, only use the correct lashing point (the small circular hole asindicated below). Do not lash to the carry handle, as it is not designed for this purpose.

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Check the ODU polarisationIt is very important that you install the ODU with the correct polarisation for the sector, as detailed on any site-specific installation instructions.

(Gigabit antennas are not polarised; the polarisation is controlled by the ODU, as follows:• VSG ODU-S – Polarisation is controlled simply by the orientation of the ODU-S.

• VSG ODU – Polarisation is controlled by the polarisation twister on the ODU; see the diagram below, and follow the instructions on page 23 if you need to change the ODU polarisation.

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VSG ODU (not ODU-S): Changing the ODU polarisation if necessary

Note: Refer to the diagram on page 22.

These instructions do not apply to a VSG ODU-S.

To convert a VSG ODU from its default vertical polarisation to horizontal polarisation:

1 Undo the four M4x20 bolts in the RF adapter.

2 Lift out the RF adapter (keep the bolts in place)3 Remove the ‘O’ ring from the recessed groove on the face plate, rub a small amount of silicone grease onto it,

and replace it.4 Clean the mating surfaces thoroughly with dry cloths or tissues; ensure the aperture is completely clear of any

silicone grease.5 Lift out the polarisation twister, flip it over (one face has an ‘H’ engraved on it, the other has a ‘V’) and replace

it. Two locating pins ensure the polarisation twister fits in the correct rotational orientation. Ensure that the orientation matches the views on page 22.

6 Rotate the RF adapter 90° to set the new polarisation and replace it on the polarisation twister (two posts on the twister ensure it will only fit in the correct orientation). Ensure that the orientation matches the views on page 22.

7 Replace and tighten the four M4x20 bolts.

Assemble and mount the antenna on the poleInstructions for assembling and mounting the antenna are dependent on the type of antenna. Please refer to the separate instructions supplied in the antenna box.

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Mount the ODU onto the antenna bracket

Caution: In all cases, the ODU should be mounted with the carry handle at the top and the connectors at thebottom.

Silicone grease is needed to fully waterproof the ODU-to-antenna coupling. However, you must avoid getting any silicone grease into the RF aperture.

Note: Refer to the diagram on page 22.

1 Put a very small amount of silicone grease around any ‘O’ rings:

Note: If you remove and refit the antenna, you’ll need to re-grease the ‘O’ ring, but clean the mating surfacesthoroughly with dry cloths or tissues; ensure the aperture is completely clear of any silicone grease.

2 If fitted, remove yellow plastic dust cap from the RF aperture on the ODU.3 If you have not already done so, remove any protective tape from the waveguide apertures.4 (ODU-S only) Ensure you are installing with the correct polarisation, as detailed on any site-specific installation

instructions:

5 Offer up the ODU to the antenna, aligning the four retaining clips.

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6 Gently push the ODU onto the antenna RF adaptor. Take care not to damage the ‘O’ ring.7 Secure the ODU by fastening the four retaining clips.8 Thread a security cable, or large cable ties, through the holes in the ends of the retaining clips, to prevent the

clips coming undone.

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Connect an earthing strap to the ODU1 Using a 6mm spanner or socket drive remove the M6 bolt and shake-proof washer and connect an earthing

strap to the rear of the ODU. This should be a 15mm2 (or 6AWG), braided cable. When re-assembling make sure the washer is between the earth strap connector and the M6 bolt (not between the ODU casing and the earth strap connector).

2 Attach the other end of the earthing strap to a suitable earth point below the ODU.

Align the ODU

Note: Please refer to the detailed instructions supplied in the antenna box. The instructions below are just a briefoverview.

There are two stages to alignment:• Roughly align the ODU so it’s pointing in the right general direction; use the instructions below, but don’t

tighten to final torque settings

• Accurately align the ODU while using the digital voltmeter or Installation Configuration Tool (as described on page 38) to maximise the received power; you’ll need to come back to the instructions below to complete this process. Then tighten to final torque settings.

Note: CBNL recommends sweeping though the full azimuth range of the ODU and then returning to the highestnoted value, to ensure alignment on the main lobe rather than a side lobe.

1 Loosen the four Azimuth Lock bolts and perform an azimuth alignment. Retighten the Azimuth Lock bolts.

2 Loosen the two Antenna Mounting bolts slightly and perform an elevation alignment. Re-tighten the Antenna Mounting bolts.

3 Check azimuth alignment, and perform fine adjustment if necessary.4 Check elevation alignment, and perform fine adjustment if necessary.5 Repeat the azimuth and elevation adjustment to fine-tune the alignment. It is normal to have to repeat this

process two or three times to get a good alignment.

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CAT-5e ODU: Make up the power/data cable run

Notes• All connections at the ODU are rated to IP67. As an additional safeguard against water ingress over time,

CBNL recommends the use of self-amalgamating tape in line with local practice, on all external cable connectors and joiners. Suitable tape is available from most suppliers of installation components.

• Where extreme climatic conditions are found, CBNL recommends the use of a flexible cable protection conduit for the external cabling to the ODU.

• Only use the minimum length of cable necessary when installing a VectaStar Gigabit ODU. Excess cable should be trimmed rather than leaving coils of cable.

Use FTP cable

For compliance with the EMC requirements of the R&TTE Directive, foil-shielded twisted pair (FTP) cable must be used for ODU cable runs between the power injection device and the ODU.

Install any LP-GEs (optional)

Your site installation instructions will specify whether an LP-GE is required for lightning protection. Installation instructions are given in a separate chapter; see Installing an LP-GE on page 43.

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Cable diameter:min. 0.18” (4.6mm)max. 0.35” (8.9mm)CAT-5E

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Terminate the CAT-5E cable run (ODU end)• Use straight-through Ethernet wiring.

• CBNL ODU RJ45 connectors support CAT-5e cable diameters in the range 4.6mm to 7.9mm.

Terminating the cable – FTP cable

To terminate a CAT-5E cable and install the weather-proof cable gland:

1 Familiarise yourself with the components.– 1: rear retainer– 2: main body of cable gland– 3: RJ45 connector

2 Slide the cable through the rear retainer (1), and main body (2).3 Do not tighten the rear retainer to the main body of the gland yet.

4 (If there is an outer and inner sleeve, use the cable stripping device to strip off approximately 35mm (1.38") from the outer sleeve.

5 Using the cable-stripping device, strip off approximately 20mm (0.787") off the inner sleeve from the free end of the CAT-5E cable.

6 Cut off the clear plastic wrapping (if present) and the stripping thread (if present).7 Peel back and cut off the foil shielding.8 Leave the drain wire separated from the 8 cores.9 Untwist the four pairs. Arrange in the correct order for a straight-through configuration

and trim to 15mm (0.60") beyond the end of the inner grey sleeve. 10 Fold the drain wire back along the cable.11 Feed the cores into the RJ45 connector (3).

12 Push the cable in until the cores go into the correct channels within the connector. If the cores have been cut to the correct length, they should fit to the end of the connector, and you should be able to see the ends of the cores.

Note: The drain wire must make contact with the metal shroud of the RJ-45 connector.

13 Place the RJ45 connector into the crimp tool and crimp it.

14 Trim the drain wire so it does not protrude from the RJ45 connector.15 Visually inspect the termination to ensure all the wires have been crimped in the connector.

16 IMPORTANT! Align the RJ45 connector’s locking tab with the wide slot on the front of the cable gland.

17 IMPORTANT! Depress the RJ45 locking tab and gently pull the CAT-5E cable so that the RJ45 connector fits into the plug assembly. This is essential for proper connection to the ODU later on (and means you will not hear the usual audible click when you make that RJ45 connection).

18 While still holding the CAT-5E cable (to ensure the RJ45 connector remains properly seated in the plug assembly), tighten the rear retainer onto the main body.

Caution: Ensure cable does not rotate as rear retainer is tightened.

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CAT-5e ODU: Connect power/data cable

Note: All connections at the ODU are rated to IP67. As an additional safeguard against water ingress over time,CBNL recommends the use of self-amalgamating tape in line with local practice, on all external cable connectorsand joiners. Suitable tape is available from most suppliers of installation components.

1 Unscrew the dust cover from the CAT-5e connector on the underside of the ODU.

2 Making sure the RJ45 locking tab remains properly seated in the cable gland, screw the CAT-5e data cable gland into the connector on the underside of the ODU.

Caution: Ensure the RJ45 connector remains properly seated in the weather-proof cable gland. The RJ45connector will not make an audible click when you fit the cable gland; this is normal. Do not be tempted to pushthe RJ45 connector out of the cable gland and connect it before fitting the cable gland; this will cause animproper connection and force the internal RJ45 socket back inside the body of the ODU by a few millimetres.See page 28.

If there is a problem

If you do not follow the above instructions exactly, the internal RJ45 socket can be pushed a few millimeters inside the ODU (it is pushed by the RJ45 connector on the end of the CAT-5e cable as you tighten up the cable gland).

To correct this:

1 Loosen (but do not completely remove) the cable gland’s rear retainer.

2 Unscrew and remove the main body of the cable gland from the ODU, but leave the RJ45/CAT-5e cable connected to the ODU.

3 Gently pull on the CAT-5e cable until you feel the internal socket move back to its correct position.4 Remove the RJ45/CAT-5e cable from the ODU.5 IMPORTANT! Align the RJ45 connector’s locking tab with the wide slot on the front of the

cable gland. 6 IMPORTANT! Depress the RJ45 locking tab and gently pull the CAT-5E cable so that the

RJ45 connector fits into the plug assembly. This is essential for proper connection to the ODU (and means you will not hear the usual audible click when you make that RJ45 connection).

7 While still holding the CAT-5E cable (to ensure the RJ45 connector remains properly seated in the plug assembly), tighten the rear retainer onto the main body.

Caution: Ensure cable does not rotate as rear retainer is tightened.

8 Making sure the RJ45 locking tab remains properly seated in the cable gland, screw the cable gland into the connector on the underside of the ODU.

CAT-5e

CAT-5e

depress tab and slideRJ45 connector backinto recess in plug assembly

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5 VectaStar Gigabit indoor connections

OverviewThis chapter explains how to power a VectaStar Gigabit Remote Terminal and make any indoor connections.

You will need:• (–48V DC 2-core power)

– IDU-PSU-70W or – in-building –48V DC supply

• (CAT-5 power)

– IDU-GPI or – IDU-PI-60W

• Fast Ethernet connection (if required), one of the following configurations (in order of preference):

– IDU-4VL-4E1-1U & VSG-DON-4VL or– IDU-4VL-4E1-1U & –48V DC in-building supply and IDU-GPI or– IDU-4VL-4E1-1U & 110/220V mains supply plus IDU-PI-60W and IDU-GPI

• Mains cable (UK or EU):

– PSU-ML-EU: EU (2-pin) mains lead for 110/240VAC to –48V DC Power Supply Unit– PSU-ML-UK: UK (3-pin) mains lead for 110/240VAC to –48V DC Power Supply Unit– PSU-ML-DK: Danish 3-pin Type K (Section 107-2-D1) mains lead for 110/240VAC to –48V DC units– PSU-ML-US: US 3-pin Type B (NEMA 5–15) mains lead for 110/240VAC to –48V DC units– PSU-ML-RSA: South Africa 3-pin Type M (SABS 164) mains lead for 110/240VAC to –48V DC units– PSU-ML-IN: India 3-pin Type D (BS 546 / IA6A3) mains lead for 110/240VAC to –48V DC units

• Customer RJ45 network port

Precautions

Make sure you have read and understood the information in Safety notices on page 4.

Warnings• For a first-time installation, all connections must be made with units powered off. If connections are made to

units when powered on (e.g. network connection), ESD precautions must be undertaken when making the connections, to ensure that no electrostatic discharge is possible.

• ESD precautions must be taken when handling, connecting or disconnecting cables at indoor equipment.

Note: For details of power cable requirements, and connector types and wiring instructions, please see Cablesand connectors on page 47.

Recommended installation locations

The indoor equipment meets the requirements of ETSI EN 300-019-1-3 class 3.1 – for stationary use at non-weather protected locations. Please see Indoor equipment requirements on page 5.

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Installing an IDU-GPIThis configuration provides a single Ethernet connection to the customer network. If you require multiple E1 and Ethernet connections, you must also install an IDU-4VL-4E1-1U, as described on page 34.

Note: The IDU-GPI must be permanently connected to protective earth, using a green-and-yellow insulationcoloured cable with a minimum cross sectional area of 1.5mm2.

Note: If wall mounting the IDU-GPI, mount on a vertical wall, as close as possible to the point of entry of theEthernet cable from the ODU.

* region-specific mains lead

first activenetworkelement

<= 80m

<= 10m<= 10m

LP-GE

LP-GE

CAT-5eor

CAT-6

110/220V AC

PSU-ML-*

IDU-PSU-70W

2-way plug

2-way plug

UPS –48V DC

A

B

orA B

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Mounting IDU-GPIs

The IDU-GPI can be wall mounted or rack mounted.

Wall mounting

To wall mount an IDU-GPI, you need to change the orientation of the mounting plates:

1 Remove the cross-head screws that fix the mounting plates to the unit.

2 Rotate the mounting plates by 90 degrees and refit, as shown (so that the IDU-GPI lies flat against the wall with its connectors uppermost).

3 Offer the IDU-GPI up to the wall and mark the position of the screw holes in the mounting plates.4 Drill two holes at the marked positions.5 Using appropriate wall fixings, place the IDU-GPI in position and screw into place.

Rack mounting a single IDU-GPI

To mount a single IDU-GPI in a rack:

1 Fit a rack mounting plate to the left or right side of the unit as appropriate (you can fit a unit to either side of a rack, or fit two units into the same 1U space).

2 Fix the unit into the rack using standard 19-inch rack fixings.

Earthing IDU-GPIs

Note: The IDU-GPI must be permanently connected to protective earth, using a green-and-yellow insulationcoloured cable with a minimum cross sectional area of 1.5mm2.

The lefthand IDU-GPI earthing studs are fitted with a crimp connector. To earth an IDU-GPI:

1 Crimp a 1.5mm2 (or 16AWG) or larger earthing cable into the lefthand earth connector.

2 Ensure the lefthand nut is fully tightened onto the stud and washer.3 Ensure the nut on the righthand stud remains fully tightened (even though it is not used as an earthing point)4 Connect the other end of the earthing cable to a suitable earth.

Caution: You must fit one earthing strap per IDU-GPI.

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Installing an ODU Gigabit Ethernet (GE) cable

To connect the ODU GE cable to the IDU-GPI:

1 Terminate the GE cable (from the ODU) using an RJ45 connector (straight-through Ethernet wiring system).

2 Plug the terminated cable into the ODU PORT on the IDU-GPI.

Powering an IDU-GPI

Powering the IDU-GPI from a –48V DC supply

1 Fit the green 2-way plug (supplied) to the end of the power cord, using the Wiring scheme for 2-way power plug below.

2 Fit the hood to the 2-way plug.3 Connect the 2-way plug assembly to the INPUT socket on the front of the IDU-GPI.

Powering the IDU-GPI from a 110/220V supply

To power the IDU-GPI from a 110/220V mains supply, you will need to use an IDU-PSU-70W:

1 Remove the terminal block from the end of the IDU-PSU-70W’s power cord.

2 Fit the green 2-way plug(supplied) to the end of the power cord, using the Wiring scheme for 2-way power plug below.

3 Fit the hood to the 2-way plug.4 Connect the 2-way plug assembly to the INPUT socket on the front of the IDU-GPI.

Do not switch on at the power outlet yet.

Wiring scheme for 2-way power plug

Pin/terminal Connection

–+

Black core (–48V)White core (0V)

0V

–48V

(white)

(black)

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Installing an IDU-PI-60W

Note: Mount the IDU-PI-60W on a vertical wall, as close as possible to the point of entry of the CAT-5e cablefrom the ODU. It should also be close to a suitable power-outlet.

Perform the installation

To install an IDU-PI-60W:

5 Offer the IDU-PI-60W up to the wall and mark the position of the two screw holes.6 Drill two holes at the marked positions.7 Using appropriate fixings, place the IDU-PI-60W in position and screw into place.8 Terminate the CAT-5e cable (from the ODU) using an RJ45 connector (straight-through Ethernet wiring

system).9 Plug the ODU CAT-5e cable into the OUT socket on the IDU-PI-60W.10 Connect the IDU-PI-60W to a mains outlet using the appropriate mains lead.

Do not switch on at the mains outlet yet.

2xLP-GE <= 50m1xLP-GE <= 60m

<= 10m <= 10m

LP-GE

LP-GE

first activenetworkelement

110/220V AC


IDU-PI-60W

OUT IN

CAT-5eor

CAT-6

PSU-ML-*

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Installing an IDU-4VL-4E1-1UThis section explains how to install an IDU-4VL-4E1-1U, in order to make multiple E1 and Ethernet connections available from a Remote Terminal.

Note: IDUs (ASM2289) with revision C00 or D00 onwards support fast IP. This will only be reflected in VectaStarsoftware versions 4.2.27-1 and later. For fast IP IDUs, port 1 is optimised for maximum large packet throughput(legacy mode) while ports 2, 3 and 4 are optimised for small packet transfer.

Note: By default, the front panel ODU port supplies both power and Ethernet connectivity; the rear panel ODUport is disabled. If you need to use the rear ODU port to connect to the ODU, contact Customer Services.

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–48V installation with IDU-DON-4VL

1 Connect the IDU-DON-4VL between the ODU CAT-5e cable and the front ODU port on the IDU-4VL-4E1-1U.

2 Connect an earthing strap from the IDU-4VL-4E1-1U to a suitable earthing point.

Provide –48V power to the IDU-4VL-4E1-1U

The IDU-4VL-4E1-1U requires a –48V DC supply from a UPS. It takes a standard 2-core feed via a 3-pin Phoenix connector.

Looking from the wired side (see below) the wires should be connected as follows:• 0V goes to the right-hand (+) terminal.

• –48V goes to the left-hand (–) terminal.

GREEN – 100M Link

ORANGE – 10M Link

FLASH – DATA

DUPLEX / COLLISION

DUPLEX /

COLLISION TENREHTESUTATSKNIL

4-port E1 Ethernet VLAN

IDU-4VL-4E1-1U

4A T 250VHRC CERAMIC

4 3 2 1

STATUS E1

4 3 2 1

SUTATS UDOKNIL UDOTENREHTE

CAUTIONLIVE 48V

CAUTIONLIVE 48V

ODU POWERFRONT SOCKET

ODU POWERREAR SOCKET

VSG-DON-4VL

<= 80m

<= 10m<= 10m

LP-GE

LP-GE

CAT-5eor

CAT-6

to power on rear of IDU

3-way plug

UPS –48V DC

IDU-4VL-4E1-1U

port 1 on IDU-4VL-4E1-IDUto Installation Device

ODU

CAUTION

LIVE 48V

earth bolt

0V

–48V

cabletie

(brown)

(blue)

–48 VDC INPUT

–48V 0V

3-pin socket3-pin connector

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240V installations

For this installation, you will need to replace the 2-way plug on the end of the IDU-PSU-70W with a 3-way plug. The wiring configuration for this is shown in Power the IDU-4VL-4E1-1U on page 37.

Install the IDU-PI-60W

Please follow the instructions on page 33.

Install the IDU-4VL-4E1-1U

1 Connect a straight-through CAT-5 cable from the IN port on the IDU-PI-60W to the front ODU port on the IDU-4VL-4E1-1U.

2 Connect an earthing strap from the IDU-4VL-4E1-1U to a suitable earthing point.

GREEN – 100M Link

ORANGE – 10M Link

FLASH – DATA

DUPLEX / COLLISION

DUPLEX /

COLLISION TENREHTESUTATSKNIL


IDU-4VL-4E1-1U


4 3 2 1

STATUS E1

4 3 2 1

SUTATS UDOKNIL UDOTENREHTE

CAUTIONLIVE 48V

CAUTIONLIVE 48V




to power on rear of IDU

port 1 on IDU-4VL-4E1-IDUto Installation Device

IDU-4VL-4E1-1U

2xLP-GE <= 50m

1xLP-GE <= 60m

<= 10m <= 10m

LP-GE

LP-GE

110/220V AC

IDU-PI-60W

OUT IN

CAT-5eor

CAT-6

PSU-ML-*

110/220V AC

PSU-ML-*

IDU-PSU-70W

3-way plug

ODU

CAUTION

LIVE 48V

earth bolt

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Power the IDU-4VL-4E1-1U

Ue an IDU-PSU-70W.

The IDU-4VL-4E1-1U requires a 2-core feed via a 3-pin connector.

Looking from the wired side (see below) the wires should be connected as follows:• 0V goes to the right-hand (+) terminal.

• –48V goes to the left-hand (–) terminal.

You have now completed the installation

0V

–48V

cabletie

(brown)

(blue)

–48 VDC INPUT

–48V 0V

3-pin socket3-pin connector

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6 Aligning a Gigabit Remote Terminal (RT)

IntroductionThis chapter explains how to align a VSG Remote Terminal.

Once complete, this process enables the User to register with a suitable Gigabit Hub or ZFS, without having been explicitly provisioned on a VNMS Server.

There are two methods available for aligning a VSG RT:• Using a Digital Voltmeter, via the BNC connector on the ODU. This method only requires one person.

• As above, but also using VS Install Tool V3 on the Installation Laptop PC (connected to the indoor equipment) to monitor and save received power and SNR readings. This method requires two people (one to monitor the readings on the Installation Laptop PC, and one to physically move the ODU).

Before you start

Caution: Make sure all power is switched off before connecting or disconnecting an ODU. You may damage theequipment if you connect or disconnect the outdoor CAT-5e cable from the indoor equipment while it has powerapplied.

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Aligning a VSG RT with a digital voltmeterThis is where you will need to make fine adjustments to the azimuth and elevation of the ODU. See page 25. Only move the ODU a little at a time, and wait for the meter reading to settle before moving it again.

Note: CBNL recommends that alignment is preformed (adjusting the azimuth and elevation of the ODU) whenmeasuring RXP. Switching to SNR can be done once the unit is aligned, for information. This is because the RXPis updated more frequently and is a more stable measurement.

1. Fit BNC end of cable to BNC connector on ODU2. Fit red banana plug to Digital Voltmeter (DVM) voltage input (VΩ)3. Fit black banana plug to DVM common input (COM)4. Switch DVM to 20V DC (V ) range5. Power on ODU and wait for a reading of between –0.3V and –0.9V6. Note received power (Rx power):

–0.3V to –0.9V means –30dBm to –90dBm7. Adjust ODU azimuth and elevation to achieve best RX power level e.g. –50dBm (–0.50V) is better than –55dBm (–0.55V)8. Remove black banana plug, touch to red banana plug for 1 second.

This toggles the measurement between Rx power and SNR. 9. Reinsert black banana plug to DVM common input (COM)10. Read SNR: +0.3V to +3.2V means +3dB to +32dB11. Record the measured Rx power and SNR levels12. Disconnect cable from ODU BNC socket and replace metal cover

BNCconnector

VSG ODU

VSG ODU-S

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Aligning a VSG RT using VS Install Tool V3This procedure requires two people:• One person at the ODU, performing the physical alignment

This person can optionally use the digital voltmeter (DVM)

• One person at the indoor equipment, running VS Install Tool V3 on the Installation Laptop PC.

Ensure all equipment is powered OFF1 Switch off the power to the indoor equipment.

Start VS Install Tool V3 on the Installation Laptop PC1 Boot up the Installation Laptop PC

2 Start VS Install Tool V3 on the Installation Laptop PC:– (Windows) Double-click the vsinstall.jar file– (Linux) Run the following command:

You’ll see the initial screen:

java -jar vsinstall.jar

Ethernet switch

DVM (optional)

to BNC

Indoor equipment:

IDU-PI-60W (IN port)IDU-GPI (NETWORK port)IDU-4VL-4E1-1U (port 1)


VS Install Tool V2.0

X

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Connect the Installation Laptop PC• IDU-PI-60W – Connect an straight-through CAT-5 cable from the IN port of the IDU-PI-60W to the

Installation Laptop PC.

• IDU-GPI – Connect an straight-through CAT-5 cable from the NETWORK port of the IDU-GPI to the Installation Laptop PC.

• IDU-4VL-4E1-1U – Connect an straight-through CAT-5 cable from port 1 of the IDU-4VL-4E1-1U to the Installation Laptop PC.

(Optional) Connect the digital voltmeter to the ODU

The person at the ODU should follow the steps on page 39 at this point.

Power on the indoor equipment1 Power on the indoor equipment.

2 Wait until the RT has booted.

Perform the alignment1 In VS Install Tool V3, select Align RT and click Next.

2 Enter the IP address and Password for the RT, and click Next.

3 (At the ODU) Follow the instructions on page 25 (and in the antenna box, if available)Move antenna a bit at a time until the maximum received power (RXP) and signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) are displayed.

Note: CBNL recommends sweeping though the full azimuth range of the ODU and then returning to the highestnoted value, to ensure alignment on the main lobe rather than a side lobe.

4 Click Next.

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5 Browse to a folder on the Installation Laptop PC, specify a file to save the Terminal alignment report and click Next.

6 Click Finish.

Check the alignment reportOnce you have aligned the ODU, a report is saved in the folder you specified above. It takes the following form:

Complete the installationHaving aligned the ODU, you need to leave the system in a usable state for the customer:

1 Make sure all fixings are tightened correctly on the ODU.

2 Disconnect the digital voltmeter (if used) from the ODU.3 Switch off the power to the indoor equipment.4 Disconnect the Installation Laptop PC from the indoor equipment.5 Connect the indoor equipment to a local network port.6 Power on the indoor equipment.

*** ALIGNMENT REPORT ***AUID: 0x1a050193TX kHz: 27828000RX kHz: 28836000CHNL B/W kHz: 28000Terminal TXP (dBm): 17.3Terminal RXP (dBm): -59.6Terminal SNR (dB): 29.8US RXP (dBm): -58.6US SNR (dB): 28.1

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7 Lightning protection for CAT-5e cables

OverviewThis chapter explains how to provide lightning protection for ODU CAT-5e power cables:

Installing an LP-GE

Overview

The LP-GE is a CAT-5e in-line device which is used where only a CAT-5e connection to the ODU is needed. One LP-GE should be placed adjacent to the wall ingress. Additional LP-GEs may be used along the CAT-5e cable as needed.

Note: All equipment must be installed within the building cone of protection.

This chapter explains how to install and mount an LP-GE to provide lightning protection for the CAT-5e Ethernet cable on a VectaStar Gigabit ODU.

The use of LP-GEs is optional. However, CBNL recommends the use of at least one LP-GE at the building ingress point in regions where lightning is considered a threat. Additional protection can be provided by adding LP-GEs in the cable run as required.

Before commencing work on site, the installer should consult the site design document which should indicate the number and location of any LP-GEs to be installed. The site design document should also indicate how the LP-GEs are to be mounted.

Cable lengths and dimensions

Note: Outdoor cable is solid core; indoor cable is flexible multi-core.

• Maximum cable length from ODU to grounded wall plate is 80m.

• Maximum cable length from grounded wall plate to indoor equipment (i.e. first network device) is 10m.

• In order to fit into the LP-GE’s cable clamps, CAT-5e cable diameter must be between 0.18" (4.6mm) and 0.35" (8.9mm).

• Maximum length of ground wire is 3' (0.91m).

earthpoints

LP-GE (optional)

CAT-5e/CAT-6

LP-GEoutdoor

indoor

Indoor equipment (1st n/w device)

ODU

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Cautions• The LP-GE earthing point must always be connected to a suitable earth using a minimum size of 8.5mm2 (or

8AWG) braid, to ensure proper lightning protection. The maximum length of braid is 3' (0.91m).

• The LP-GE must be mounted vertically, with the CAT-5e cables exiting from the bottom of the unit, to prevent water ingress.

• All VectaStar equipment should be installed within a lightning protection zone.

Terminate the CAT-5e cables

All VectaStar CAT-5e connections use straight-through Ethernet wiring.

Note: Any earth drain wire or braided shield must make contact with the metal shell of the RJ45 connector.

Install the CAT-5e cables

1 Using a large flat-bladed screwdriver, remove the two screws securing the LP-GE lid.

2 Using a cross-head screwdriver, loosen (but do not remove) the two cable clamps.3 Insert the terminated CAT-5e cables into the RJ45 sockets inside the LP-GE. It does not matter which cable is

connected to which socket: the unit is bi-directional.4 Ensure that the CAT-5e cables pass through the cable clamps.5 Tighten the cable clamps.6 Replace the LP-GE lid and secure using the two screws.

Pin Description Pin Description

1 White/Orange 1 White/Orange

2 Orange 2 Orange

3 White/Green 3 White/Green

4 Blue 4 Blue

5 White/Blue 5 White/Blue

6 Green 6 Green

7 White/Brown 7 White/Brown

8 Brown 8 Brown

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Mount the LP-GE

Caution: The LP-GE must be mounted vertically, with the CAT-5e cables exiting from the bottom of theunit, to prevent water ingress.

You can mount the LP-GE in in the following ways:• On a grounded wall plate, as close as possible to the point of ingress to the building, using two #10

bolts (0.190" or 3/16").

• On a pole, using the supplied U-bolt and fixings (fits 4" and 115mm dia. poles):

Caution: Do not overtighten the U-bolt fixings or you will break the lugs

Fixing holes/dimensions are shown below (in inches):

Do not overtighten

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Earth the LP-GE

To earth the LP-GE case, you must attach an earthing strap of at least 8.5mm2 (or 8AWG) to the unit’s case.

1 Crimp one end of an earthing strap into the supplied ring connector.

2 Using the supplied bolt attach the earthing strap to one of the two marked earth points on the unit, ensuring the supplied star washer is between the crimped ring connector and the unit.

3 Attach the other end of the earthing strap to a suitable earth point.

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A Cables and connectors

OverviewThis chapter explains how to terminate various cables and connectors, as well as providing information on –48V power supplies and minimum recommended specifications.

Note: All cables and connectors should be sourced from CBNL where possible.

CAT-5e cables

All CAT-5e connections between indoor and outdoor units are wired as straight-through cables.

CBNL ODU RJ45 connectors support CAT-5e cable diameters in the range 4.6mm to 7.9mm.

Cable lengths, where specified, are based on the following assumptions:• All outdoor cabling must be solid-core

• All indoor cabling is flexible, multi-stranded

• Cabling is CAT-5e. If you want to use CAT-6 cabling:

– You must use shielded cable– You must be able to source RJ45 connectors that are compatible with the RJ45 connectors on CBNL

equipment– Cable core size must be at least 24AWG.

Making straight-through Ethernet cables

To make a straight-through Ethernet cable, wire the RJ45 connectors as follows:

Pin Description Pin Description

1 White/Orange 1 White/Orange

2 Orange 2 Orange

3 White/Green 3 White/Green

4 Blue 4 Blue

5 White/Blue 5 White/Blue

6 Green 6 Green

7 White/Brown 7 White/Brown

8 Brown 8 Brown

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2-core cables

Wiring a Souriau power connector

The diagram below shows how to wire a 2-core power cable (with shield) using a Souriau connector, viewed from the rear of the connection plate.

–48V power supply requirements

VectaStar equipment operates with Power supplies that meet the requirements of ETSI 300 132 (48V DC supplies voltage range 40.5V to 57V).

Warning: All units requiring a nominal –48V DC supply must be supplied via a –48V DC safety extra-low voltage (SELV) supply in accordance with IEC 60950-1:2001. Additionally the PowerSupply Unit shall withstand surges in accordance with EN 60065:2001 Cl. 10.1 or an equivalent. The supply used for the unit shall be in accordance with ETSI EN 300 132-2.

Voltage type Minimum Maximum

Normal 40.5 V DC 57 V DC

Abnormal (no damage) 0 V DC 60 V DC

Rate of voltage change N/A 5 V/ms

Current drain N/A 1.5 x nominal

1 2

3

1 0V “Return” (BRN)

2 n/c

3 –48V (BLU)

Screen (if fitted)

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Power cables – minimum recommendations

ODU power cables

CBNL ODU RJ45 connectors support CAT-5e cable diameters in the range 4.6mm to 7.9mm.

CAT-5 power

CODU installations will use only 4 cores for power.

2-core power

Note: Larger cable sizes may be required to allow longer cable runs. Contact CBNL for more detailedrequirements.

Parameter Value

Cable type 4-pair 0.25mm2 (or 24AWG) cable e.g. CAT-5:8 wires in total, terminatable with RJ45 connector

Installation temp. Not less than 0°C.

Parameter Value

Cable type 2.5mm2 (or 14AWG) minimum, UV-protected outdoor grade, voltage rating >300V

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B LED Status Indication

IDU-GPI

This section lists the possible states of the LEDs on the IDU-GPI.

POWER and STATUS LEDs

If the green POWER LED is solid on, the yellow STATUS LED monitors current:

If the green POWER LED is blinking, the yellow STATUS LED indicates fault status:

Yellow STATUS LED Meaning

OFF ODU not connected

Blinking Booting

ON Operational

Yellow STATUS LED Meaning

OFF Line short-circuit

Blinking Unbalanced

ON Overload

STATUS (yellow)POWER (green)

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IDU-PI-60W

This section lists the possible states of the LEDs on the IDU-PI-60W.

LED operation

CONNECT LED(green)

FAULT LED(red)

ON LED(green)

Meaning

On, 2s On, 2s On, 2s Power-on self-test (POST)

Off Off Solid on Power available to supply ODU; no ODU connected, so power output disableda

a. Note that the IDU-PI-60W will only deliver power once a device with the appropriate electrical characteristics (in thiscase a VectaStar Gigabit ODU) is connected.

Solid on Off Solid on ODU connected, power applied

Off 3 flashes Off Short circuit; check cabling

Any other combination of flashing LEDs Cable, power supply or ODU fault

FAULT ONCONNECT

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IDU-4VL-4E1-1U

STATUS LED

E1 port LEDs

Each E1 port has one green LED and one red LED.

ETHERNET port LEDs

Each Ethernet port has two LEDs:

LED state Boot State

OFF No power, unit resetting, or fault with unit

ORANGE/GREEN flashing This transient state indicates the IDU is testing its physical connection to the CODU - continued flashing indicates an ethernet cable fault

ORANGE DSP bootstrap loaded from ROM, waiting for remote contact (not RAMP)

GREEN Remote DSP firmware load started

RED Solid Boot failure

RED flash ONCE Boot load completed

GREEN solid Indicates Boot success

Status E1 alarm name Meaning

Both OFF solid LOS Nothing connected

Red/Green flash alternately BLUE Receiving unframed all ones

Red and Green flashing simultaneously

Port not configured

Red solid/ Green OFF RED No framing detected (where framing expected)

Red flashing/Green OFF YELLOW Framing present, but remote framing alarm

Red OFF/Green flashing Cell loss detected

Red OFF/Green solid No alarms

Status Meaning

Left LED (Orange)ONOFF

Full-duplexHalf-duplex

Flashing Will flash ON if there is data in both directions. This is a Collision and data may be lost.

Right LED (Green)GreenOrangeFlashing

100Mbps10MbpsData

GREEN – 100M Link

ORANGE – 10M Link

FLASH – DATA

DUPLEX / COLLISION

DUPLEX /

COLLISION LINK STATUS ETHERNET


IDU-4VL-4E1-1U


4 3 2 1

STATUS E1

4 3 2 1

ETHERNET ODU LINK ODU STATUS

CAUTIONLIVE 48V

CAUTIONLIVE 48V



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ODU LINK LEDs

The Right LED can only be Green and never Yellow; the ODU link will always be 100Mbps.

ETHERNET (Green)

STATUS (Yellow)

ODU STATUS LEDs

ETHERNET (Green)

STATUS (Yellow)

Status Meaning

LINK (Green)ONFlashing

100MbpsData

Status Meaning

DUPLEX/COLLISION (Yellow)ONOFF

Full-duplexHalf-duplex

Flashing Will flash ON if there is data in both directions. This is a Collision and data may be lost.

Status Meaning

Solid ON Link present

Flashing Activity

Status Meaning

Solid OFF CODU is not powered.

ON/OFF rapid (10Hz) flash

CODU is powered and booting.

Flashing rapidly for four seconds then off for a second

CODU has been network booted

Mainly OFF (2 secs) between bursts of 2, 3 or 4 ON flashes

CODU is running and attempting to register. Number of flashes as follows:• 2 – Booted and running• 3 – Channel scanning• 4 – Registering

Solid ON CODU is registered.

Mainly ON (3secs) between bursts of 1, 2 or 3 OFF flashes

CODU is running and registered. LED remains ON for 3 seconds between each burst of OFF flashes. LED only remains in this state for a max of 30 seconds. After this, the yellow LED is returned to solid ON (cancelling the alarm condition). Number of flashes as follows:• 1 – Low downstream SNR• 2 – Low upstream SNR• 3 – Problem maintaining channel lock

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Glossary

E1 European format for digital transmission (2Mbps)

8E1 E1 Concentrator

AAL1 ATM Adaption Layer 1

AAL5 ATM Adaption Layer 5

ABIS Interface between a BTS and a BSC

ADC Analogue-to-Digital Converter

AFC Automatic Frequency Control

AGC Automatic Gain Control

AP Access Point

APC Access Point Controller

ARP Address resolution Protocol

ATM Asynchronous Transfer Mode

AUID ODU identifier

BB BaseBand

BER Bit Error Rate

BFA Basic Frame Alignment

BNC Bayonet Neil-Concelman or British Naval Connector

BS Base Station (also known as Hub site)

BTS Base Transceiver Station

CAS Channel Associated Signalling

CAT-5 Category 5 network cabling

CBNL Cambridge Broadband Networks Limited

CBR Constant Bit Rate

CDV Cell Delay Variation

CES Circuit Emulation Services

CIR Committed Information Rate

CLIP Classical IP Over ATM

CNR Carrier-to-Noise Ratio

CODU Combined OutDoor Unit

CPE Customer Premises Equipment (now known as Remote Terminal, RT)

CRC Cyclical Redundancy Checking

DAC Digital-to-Analog Convertor

DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol

DNS Domain Name Server

DS DownStream

DS1 Digital Signal 1

DSP Digital Signal Processor

E1CES Circuit Emulation Service VC carrying Unframed (G.703) or Framed (G.704) E1

E1HDLC More efficient for transporting HDLC framed data over E1 (see also HDLC)

EMS Element Management System

EPD Early packet Discard

FEC Forward Error Correction

FTP File Transfer Protocol; Foil-shielded Twisted Pair

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FWA Fixed Wireless Access

GE Gigabit Ethernet

G703, G704 ITU standard for physical and electrical characteristics of digital interfaces, incl. those at 64 kbps and 2.048 Mbps.

GSM Global System for Mobile communication

HDLC High-level Data Link Control

ICU Interface Control Unit

IDU InDoor Unit

IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

IF Intermediate Frequency

IMA Inverse Multiplexing over ATM

IOS Internetworking Operating System

IRB Integrated Routing and Bridging

IWF Inter Working Function

LAN Local Area Network

LC Lucent Connector

LOF Loss Of Frame synchronization

LOS Loss Of Signal

MAC Medium Access Control

MFA Multi Frame Alignment

MIB Management Information Base

MPA Multi-Protocol Aggregator

Mux ATM Multiplexer

NOC Network Operations Centre

OC3 Optical Carrier 3

ODU OutDoor Unit (AP/CPE/RT/Hub antenna)

ODU-S Second generation VSG Outdoor Unit

ODU id 48-bit identifier, unique among all ODUs (not among all network equipment).

PA Power Amplifier

PBX Private Branch eXchange

PC Personal Computer

PDA Personal Digital Assistant

PDU Power Distribution Unit; Protocol Data Unit

PIR Peak Information Rate

PMP Point to Multi-Point

QAM Quadrature Amplitude Modulation

QoS Quality of Service

QPSK Quadrature Phase Shift Keying

RAMP Remote Antenna Management Protocol (auto-detection)

RC Radio Controller

RFC Request for Comment

RT Remote Terminal

Rx Receive

SDH Synchronous Digital Hierarchy

SFP Small Form-factor Pluggable module (e.g. used on MPA)

SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol

SNR Signal-to-Noise Ratio

SONET Synchronous Optical Network

SRTS Synchronous Residual Timestamp Recovery

STM-1 The largest standard circuit unit of capacity, which consists of 155,500 Kbps (equal to 155 Mbps)

SUID Subscriber Unit IDentifier

TDM Time Division Multiplexing

TRAU Transcoding Rate and Adaptation Unit

TRX Transmitter/Receiver

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Tx Transmit

UPS Uninterruptible Power Supply

US UpStream

UTP Unshielded Twisted Pair

VAR Value-Added Reseller

VBR Variable Bit Rate

VC Virtual Circuit

VCI Virtual Circuit Identifier

VCO Voltage-Controlled Oscillator

VID VLAN ID

VLAN Virtual Local Area Network

VNMS VectaStar NMS Server

VPN Virtual Private Network

ZFS Zero-Footprint Sector

ZFT Zero-Footprint Terminal

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Index

Numerics2-core

ODU power : 49

Aalign

Remote Terminal : 13RT : 38

BBS

recommendations : 29

Ccable

minimum recommendations : 49CAT-5

ODU connections : 47ODU power : 49

CODUconnect earthing strap : 25

configureRT : 13RT system : 38

Ddefault IP address : 18

Eearthing

LP-GE : 46earthing strap

connecting : 25ENV 50166-2 : 4Ethernet

crossover cable : 47straight-through cable : 47

IIDU-4VL-4E1-1U

installing : 34install

LP-GE : 43installation

recommended locations for BS indoor equip. : 29

IP addressdefault : 18

LLED

status indications : 50LP-GE : 43

earthing : 46installing : 43

OODU

CAT-5 connections : 47connect earthing strap : 25default IP address : 18power cables : 49weight : 5

Ppower

–48V supply requirements : 48minimum power cable recommendations : 49ODU cables : 49

RRemote Terminal

configuring and aligning : 13RT

configuring and aligning : 38

Sstraight-through Ethernet cable : 47support web site : 10, 12

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