Arcadian Networks V487 User manual

An Arcadian Networks Inc. Technical Document
V487
WIRELESS MODEM UNIT
User’s Guide
Version: 113
P/N: 3BR0035

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Copyright and Trademark Information:
© 2008 Arcadian Networks Inc. All rights reserved.
Arcadian Networks Inc. reserves the right to alter the equipment specifications and
descriptions in this publication without prior notice. No part of this publication shall
be deemed part of any contract or warranty unless specifically incorporated by
reference into such contract or warranty.
The information contained herein is merely descriptive in nature, and does not
constitute a binding offer for the sale of the product described herein. Any use of
the Arcadian Networks Inc. logo or trademarks is forbidden without prior written
approval from Arcadian Networks Inc.
All trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners.
Arcadian Networks Inc.’s trademarks include, but are not limited to, “Arcadian
Networks” and “Wireless liberty for all.”

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FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
NOTE: This equipment is authorized under FCC ID:V72AE11
to operate in the A Block (re-banding) of the Upper 700 MHz
Band pursuant to Part 27 of the FCC’s rules.
In addition, this equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct
the interference at his own expense.
Warning!
Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by
Arcadian Networks, Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
Warning!
This product was tested and shipped with shielded coaxial cable and
Category 5 Ethernet cable equipped with a shielded RJ-45 connector.
These cables must be used with the unit to ensure compliance.

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Installation and Safety Information
The following information is provided to ensure safe operation of this equipment.
Arcadian Networks assumes no liability in the event that the customer fails to
comply with the following safety precautions and warnings.
DC System Power-on
1- When connecting the DC power lines, make sure to connect the Ground line
first.
2- When disconnecting the DC power lines, make sure to disconnect Ground
last.
3- FUSE Replacement: Make sure to use a fuse of the same type and value!
4- EUT shall be powered from limited power source up to 100VA according UL
60950-1 requirements.
L’équipement sous tension doit être branché a une source limitée au maximum
de100 VA conformément a UL 60950-1.
5- Voltage rating is from 9.5VDC to Maximum 29VDC
La tension d’opération est de 9.5 VDC à 29 VDC maximum.
Earthing
The minimum cross sectional area of the protective earthing should be 1mm2.
La section du fil de terre doit être d’un minimum 1mm2.
Cables
The power, Ethernet and RS232 cables shall be limited up to 140 Feet (42.6
meter).
Les branchements électriques, Ethernet & RS232 doivent être limités a un
maximum de 140 pieds (42.6 mètres)
Repair Safety
Repairs of modem should take place only in Arcadian Networks service
laboratories or in service laboratories of other Arcadian Networks formally
approved distributors.
In case of field handling, disconnect the unit from power supply for safest repair.

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Safety Summary
Warnings:
Carefully connect units to the supply circuit so that wiring is not overloaded.
Connect the Ground first (and remove Ground last when disconnecting).
Read the installation instructions before connecting the system to its power
source.
Secure all power cabling when installing this unit.
Do not touch the power supply when the power cord is connected. Line voltages
are present within the power supply, even when the power switch is off and the
power cord is connected.
Before working on equipment that is connected to power lines, remove jewelry
(including rings, necklaces, and watches). Metal objects heat up when
connected to the power and ground. This can cause serious burns or weld the
metal object to the terminals.

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CONTENTS
1Overview and Purpose ..................................................7
1.1 Purpose of This User’s Guide ..........................................7
1.2 Target Audience...............................................................7
1.3 Document Conventions....................................................8
1.4 Arcadian Networks...........................................................8
2Modem Features and Components ..............................9
2.1 Right Panel Indicators......................................................9
2.2 Left Panel Connectors......................................................10
3Using the Modem...........................................................11
4Technical Specifications ...............................................12
5Problem Troubleshooting..............................................14
6Warranty Information.....................................................16
Contacting Arcadian Networks .............................................17

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1 OVERVIEW AND PURPOSE
Welcome to the User’s Guide for the Arcadian Networks Inc.
V487 Modem.
Figure 1-1: The Arcadian Networks V487 Wireless Modem Unit
1.1 Purpose of This User’s Guide
This guide is designed to be used as a tool in the initial
installation and periodic maintenance of the V487. It contains
information on how to perform the following tasks:
•Installing the V487
•Configuring the V487
•Maintaining the V487
•Troubleshooting the V487
1.2 Target Audience
This guide is intended for service personnel required to install,
configure or maintain the V487 modem.

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1.3 Document Conventions
This guide is intended for service personnel required to install,
configure or maintain the V487 modem.
The following icons appear throughout this guide:
Note: This is a note. It provides additional information on
the current topic.
Warning: This is a warning. It contains cautionary
information on the current topic.
Tip: This is a tip. It provides time saving information to the
reader.
1.4 Arcadian Networks
Arcadian Networks Inc. provides fixed wireless broadband
end-to-end telephony and high-speed data connections to
business and residential subscribers. Arcadian Networks Inc.
technology uses point-to-multipoint architecture to deliver
circuit-switched telephony and data over IP to commercial and
private customers throughout the world.

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2 MODEM FEATURES AND COMPONENTS
The V487 modem offers the following features:
•Point-to-multipoint broadband wireless Internet access
•Superior operations over a wide range of modulation formats
and IF bandwidths, including noisy channels
•Easy installation
•Robust RF performance
•Internal radio for UHF bands
2.1 Right Panel Connectors
There are two connectors located on the right panel of the
V487 modem.
Figure 2-1: V487
Connector Function
LAN Connect an RJ-45 Ethernet cable to this port.
The other end of the cable can be connected to
the PC or RTU
RS232 Connect a RS232 cable to this port.
The other end of the cable can be connected to
the subscriber’s SCADA devices
RS232
LAN

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2.2 Left Panel Connectors
There are two connectors located on the left panel of the
V487 modem.
RF Link
Figure 2-2: V487 WMU Left side Panel Connectors
Connector Function
POWER Connect 9.5V to 29 V external power source
here.
Antenna Connect this N-type connector to the UHF
antenna.
Table 2-1: V487 Left side Panel Connectors
Power

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3 USING THE MODEM
Follow the steps below to use the modem properly.
To use the modem:
1 Check that the computer with which you are using the V487
modem contains a working Ethernet network card, and has
the following software installed and operational:
•Microsoft Windows 95 operating system or later
•A standard Internet browser application
•The Telnet communications utility
2 Attach your computer to the modem’s LAN port with the
included RJ-45 Ethernet cable.
3 Connect the antenna cable to the CABLE connector on the
Left side of the modem.
4 Plug the 9.5-29Volt modem power supply jack into the
POWER socket on the Left side of the modem.
Note: As with any household electrical device, avoid the risk of accidental
electrical shock. Make sure that your hands are completely dry and that there is
no moisture on the floor or other surfaces in the immediate area of the electrical
wall outlet.
Hazard: The antenna used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a
separation distance of at least 200 cm from all persons and must not be
co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

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4 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
General
Dimensions 12.6 x 7.9 x 4.4 in. (32 x 20 x 11 cm)
Operating
Temperature -33 to 60° C
Power 9.5V-29V (Max 3A)
Interface
Data Interface RS232 (SCADA service)RJ45 – 10/100 baseT Ethernet
full/half duplex
RF Interface 50 ohm N Type Female Connector
RF Characteristics Downstream
RX Frequency 757 – 758 MHz Downstream Receive
Channel Bandwidth 245, 330 KHz
Modulation Format QPSK, 16QAM, & 64QAM
Data Rates 0.55 – 1.65 Mbps
Rx Sensitivity (dBm) BW
(KHz) 64 QAM 16 QAM QPSK
330 -81 -87 -91
RF Characteristics
Upstream
Frequency Range 787 – 788 MHz
Channel Bandwidth 250, 325 kHz
Modulation Format QPSK & 16QAM
Data Rates (Raw) 0.52 – 1.04 Mbps @ 330 KHz
0.4 – 0.8 Mbps @ 250 KHz
RF Amplifier P1dB 37 dBm
Linear Output Power Up to 27 dBm

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Service
Network Management Protocol: SNMP
MIB: RFC1213, RFC1493, RFC2233, RFC2669,
RFC2670, DOCSIS Privacy MIB
Provisioning: As per DOCSIS
Security Link Layer
Encryption: DES CBC, 40 and 56 Bits per user (Sara)
Key
Distribution: Two-layer key distribution protocol, which includes DES-ECB and RSA public key
encryption and HMAC-SHA1 authorization
IP Protocols Network
Protocols: IP, ICMP, ARP, PPPoE, 802.1Q/p, IP Multicast
Transport
Protocols: TCP, UDP, RTP
Application
Protocols: SNMP, TFTP, DHCP
# IP Data Services 64 CPE MAC
Addresses

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5 PROBLEM TROUBLESHOOTING
If you encounter problems with your modem, try the following
steps.
1 Check for damage to the external modem casing during
shipping or installation. If you see visible damage, the
modem may need replacement.
2 Verify that the 9.5Volt to 29V modem power supply jack is
connected to the modem POWER connector on the Left
side of the modem, and that the modem power supply is
connected to a known-good AC power outlet.
3 Verify that the RF coaxial cable is connected properly to
the modem N-type connector.
4 Verify that the PC LAN LED is illuminated and that the LAN
cable is connected to a working Ethernet network port on
the PC.
Following are further steps you can take to identify and
correct modem problems.
# Problem Description Possible Cause Potential
Resolutions
1 The RS232 does not
connected to the PC
•The DC plug
may not be
installed
correctly.
•The power
supply may be
faulty.
•The serial port
of the PC is not
enabled
1. Check the
connection of the
power supply.
2. Test the power
supply using
another modem.
3. Replace the
power supply if
necessary.
4. check the serial
port configuration
on the PC

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# Problem Description Possible Cause Potential
Resolutions
2 The LAN LED does not
light up. •The connection
between the
modem and
the PC may be
faulty.
1. Check the
10/100BaseT
cable connection.
2. Check the
network
configuration: IP
address,
Gateway, DHCP,
and DNS.
3. Reset the modem
by disconnecting
and reconnecting
the power.
4. Replace the NIC
Ethernet card.
5. Test the
connection using
another modem
or network
device.

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6 WARRANTY INFORMATION
The Arcadian Networks Inc. Limited Warranty and related
information can be found in the terms and conditions and/or
other contracts under which this product was purchased.

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CONTACTING ARCADIAN NETWORKS
For further information about the V487 WMU or other
Arcadian Networks products, visit the Arcadian Networks
Website at:
www.arcadiannetworks.com .