Cambium Networks PTP 820 Series User manual

Installation Guide
PTP 820
RFU-S
System Release 10.9

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Contents
About This Installation Guide....................................................................................................................................... v
Contacting Cambium Networks ...................................................................................................................................v
Purpose ..................................................................................................................................................................................vi
Cross references.................................................................................................................................................................vi
Feedback ...............................................................................................................................................................................vi
Problems and warranty ............................................................................................................................................................vi
Reporting problems..........................................................................................................................................................vi
Repair and service .............................................................................................................................................................vi
Hardware warranty...........................................................................................................................................................vii
Security advice ...........................................................................................................................................................................vii
Warnings, cautions, and notes .............................................................................................................................................vii
Warnings...............................................................................................................................................................................vii
Cautions ...............................................................................................................................................................................viii
Notes .....................................................................................................................................................................................viii
Caring for the environment ..................................................................................................................................................viii
In EU countries ..................................................................................................................................................................viii
Disposal of Cambium equipment ..............................................................................................................................viii
Disposal of surplus packaging......................................................................................................................................ix
In non-EU countries...........................................................................................................................................................ix
Chapter 1: Before You Start .....................................................................................................................................1-1
Important Notes .........................................................................................................................................................................1-1
Safety Precautions & Declared Material...........................................................................................................................1-1
General Equipment Precautions .................................................................................................................................1-1
Précautions générales relatives à l'équipement .................................................................................................1-3
Allgemeine Vorsichtsmaßnahmen für die Anlage..............................................................................................1-3
Pre-installation Instructions..................................................................................................................................................1-3
Packing .................................................................................................................................................................................1-3
Transportation and Storage ........................................................................................................................................1-3
Unpacking .......................................................................................................................................................................... 1-4
Inspection ........................................................................................................................................................................... 1-4
System Components .............................................................................................................................................................. 1-4
Adaptors and Installation Kits .............................................................................................................................................1-5
Component Kits................................................................................................................................................................1-5
Antenna Connection................................................................................................................................................................1-7
Power Specifications .............................................................................................................................................................. 1-8
Electrical Requirements ............................................................................................................................................... 1-8
Important Notes! ............................................................................................................................................................. 1-8
Environmental Specifications ............................................................................................................................................. 1-8
Chapter 2: Grounding the RFU-S ..........................................................................................................................2-9
List of Items............................................................................................................................................................................... 2-9
Required Tools......................................................................................................................................................................... 2-9

Contents
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Procedure................................................................................................................................................................................... 2-9
Chapter 3: Connecting the Data and Power Cables ........................................................................................3-1
Grounding the Cables ............................................................................................................................................................3-2
Power Source ........................................................................................................................................................................... 3-4
Surge Protection ..................................................................................................................................................................... 3-4
Available Cable Options .......................................................................................................................................................3-5
Fiber Optic Cables - Single Mode ............................................................................................................................3-5
DC Cable and Connector .............................................................................................................................................3-5
Cat-5e Cable and Specifications ..............................................................................................................................3-5
Outdoor CAT-5e Cable Specifications.................................................................................................................. 3-6
Outdoor DC Cable Specifications ............................................................................................................................3-7
Securing the Cables............................................................................................................................................................... 3-8
Special Instructions for use of Glands ........................................................................................................................... 3-8
General Installation Procedure ................................................................................................................................3-10
Connecting an Optical Fiber Cable and SFP..............................................................................................................3-13
Connecting a DC Power Cable......................................................................................................................................... 3-17
Connecting a CAT-5e or CAT-6 Data Cable ..............................................................................................................3-19
Preparing the CAT-5e or CAT-6 Cable and Plug-in Field...........................................................................3-20
Preparing the CAT-5e or CAT-6 Data Cable Already Assembled .......................................................... 3-22
Connection of CAT-5e or CAT-6 Cable to RFU-S..........................................................................................3-23
Chapter 4: Generic Installation Procedures.................................................................................................... 4-25
Torque Requirements .........................................................................................................................................................4-25
Installing the Diplexer on the Radio..............................................................................................................................4-25
List of Items.............................................................................................................................................................................4-25
Required Tools.......................................................................................................................................................................4-25
Procedure.................................................................................................................................................................................4-25
Chapter 5: Installation Procedures per Configuration Type ..................................................................... 5-30
1+0 Direct Mount Installation ...........................................................................................................................................5-30
List of Items ....................................................................................................................................................................5-30
Required Tools ..............................................................................................................................................................5-30
Procedure ........................................................................................................................................................................5-30
1+1 Direct Mount Installation............................................................................................................................................. 5-32
List of Items ....................................................................................................................................................................5-32
Required Tools .............................................................................................................................................................. 5-32
Procedure ........................................................................................................................................................................5-32
Chapter 6: RFU-S LEDs ......................................................................................................................................... 6-36
Electrical GbE Interface (RJ-45) LEDs ........................................................................................................................6-36
Optical GbE Interface (SFP) LED...................................................................................................................................6-36
Unit LEDs .........................................................................................................................................................................6-37
Status LED.......................................................................................................................................................................6-37
Radio LED........................................................................................................................................................................6-37
Chapter 7: Installing RFU-S on Third-Party Antenna Adaptors............................................................... 7-38
Special Note on Converting ValuLine 3 Antennas ................................................................................................ 7-40

List of Figures
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List of Figures
Figure 1 RFU-S...................................................................................................................................................................................1-5
Figure 2 Coupler/Splitter .............................................................................................................................................................1-5
Figure 3 OMT .....................................................................................................................................................................................1-5
Figure 4 Remote Pole Mount......................................................................................................................................................1-5
Figure 5 Remote Dual Pole Mount ...........................................................................................................................................1-5
Figure 6 Twist....................................................................................................................................................................................1-5
Figure 7 RFU-S Data and Power Interfaces..........................................................................................................................3-1
Figure 8 RFU-S Data and Power Interfaces ....................................................................................................................... 3-6
Figure 9 Tightening the Front Portion of the Gland...................................................................................................... 3-13
Figure 10 Tightening the Rear Portion of the Gland......................................................................................................3-13
Figure 11 Removing Sticker from Diplexer Unit ..............................................................................................................4-26
Figure 12 Removing Sticker from Radio Unit...................................................................................................................4-26
Figure 13 Fitting the Diplexer Unit to the Radio Unit - Radio Side ........................................................................4-27
Figure 14 Fitting the Diplexer Unit to the Radio Unit - Diplexer Unit Side .........................................................4-27
Figure 15 Radio and Diplexer Units Together..................................................................................................................4-27
Figure 16 Hook and Carrying Handle...................................................................................................................................4-28
Figure 17 Securing the Diplexer Unit to the Radio Unit ..............................................................................................4-29
Figure 18 Vertical Polarization (Default)............................................................................................................................. 5-31
Figure 19 Horizontal Polarization ...........................................................................................................................................5-31
Figure 20 RFU-S LEDs – RJ-45 Interface ..........................................................................................................................6-36
Figure 21 RFU-S LED – SFP Interface..................................................................................................................................6-37

List of Tables
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List of Tables
Table 1: Component Kits – 6 – 18 GHz......................................................................................................................................1-5
Table 2: Component Kits – 23 – 38 GHz .................................................................................................................................1-5
Table 3: Remote Mount Component Kits ...............................................................................................................................1-5
Table 4: Unique Installations and Accessories.....................................................................................................................1-5
Table 5: Antenna Circ. Adapters for OMT – 6GHz – 18GHz ............................................................................................1-5
Table 6: Antenna Circ. Adapters for OMT – 23GHz – 42GHz...............................Error! Bookmark not defined.
Table 7: Antenna Flanges..............................................................................................................................................................1-7
Table 8: Maximum Cable Length................................................................................................................................................3-1
Table 9: Cable Grounding Kit .....................................................................................................................................................3-2
Table 10: Fiber Optic Cables - Single Mode .........................................................................................................................3-5
Table 11: DC Cable and Connector............................................................................................................................................3-5
Table 12: CAT-5e Cable and Specifications ..........................................................................................................................3-5
Table 13: CAT-5e Cable Color Code....................................................................................................................................... 3-6
Table 14: Outdoor CAT-5e Cable Specifications – Electrical Requirements ........................................................ 3-6
Table 15: Outdoor CAT-5e Cable Specifications – Mechanical/ Environmental Requirements ....................3-7
Table 16: Outdoor DC Cable Specifications – Electrical Requirements...................................................................3-7
Table 17: Outdoor DC Cable Specifications – Mechanical/ Environmental Requirements..............................3-7
Table 18: Glands Kit....................................................................................................................................................................... 3-8
Table 19: Materials for Preparing Ethernet Data Cables..............................................................................................3-20
Table 20: 3rd-Party Adaptors, 6 GHz – 15 GHz................................................................................................................7-38
Table 21: 3rd-Party Adaptors, 18 GHz – 38 GHz...............................................................................................................7-38

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About This Installation Guide
This guide describes the RFU-D installation procedures and provides additional information concerning
system parts and frequency bands.
This guide contains the following chapters:
•Chapter 1:Before You Start
•Chapter 2:Grounding the RFU-S
•Chapter 3:Connecting the Data and Power Cables
•Chapter 4:Generic Installation Procedures
•Chapter 5:Installation Procedures per Configuration Type
•Chapter 6:RFU-S LEDs
•Chapter 7:Installing RFU-S on Third-Party Antenna Adaptors
Contacting Cambium Networks
Support website: http://www.cambiumnetworks.com/support
Main website: http://www.cambiumnetworks.com
Sales enquiries: [e-mail]
Support enquiries: [e-mail]
Repair inquiries [e-mail]
Telephone number list: http://www.cambiumnetworks.com/support/contact-support
Address: Cambium Networks Limited,
Linhay Business Park,
Eastern Road,
Ashburton,
Devon, UK,
TQ13 7UP

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Purpose
Cambium Networks Point-To-Point (PTP) documents are intended to instruct and assist personnel in the
operation, installation and maintenance of the Cambium PTP equipment and ancillary devices. It is
recommended that all personnel engaged in such activities be properly trained.
Cambium disclaims all liability whatsoever, implied or express, for any risk of damage, loss or reduction
in system performance arising directly or indirectly out of the failure of the customer, or anyone acting
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Cross references
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Problems and warranty
Reporting problems
If any problems are encountered when installing or operating this equipment, follow this procedure to
investigate and report:
1
Search this document and the software release notes of supported releases.
2
Visit the support website.
3
Ask for assistance from the Cambium product supplier.
4
Gather information from affected units, such as any available diagnostic downloads.
5
Escalate the problem by emailing or telephoning support.
Repair and service
If unit failure is suspected, obtain details of the Return Material Authorization (RMA) process from the
support website.

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Hardware warranty
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Networks or a Cambium distributor. Cambium Networks warrants that hardware will conform to the
relevant published specifications and will be free from material defects in material and workmanship
under normal use and service. Cambium shall within this time, at its own option, either repair or replace
the defective product within thirty (30) days of receipt of the defective product. Repaired or replaced
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To register PTP products or activate warranties, visit the support website. For warranty assistance,
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Using non-Cambium parts for repair could damage the equipment or void warranty.
Contact Cambium for service and repair instructions.
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Security advice
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parameters following industry recognized security practices. Security aspects to be considered are
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In certain instances, Cambium makes specific recommendations regarding security practices, however
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the reader to possible hazards that could cause loss of life or physical injury. A warning has the
following format:
Warning
Warning text and consequence for not following the instructions in the warning.

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Cautions
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or individual items of equipment within a system. However, this damage presents no danger to
personnel. A caution has the following format:
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Networks supplied equipment and for the approved disposal of surplus packaging.
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EU countries.
Disposal of Cambium equipment
European Union (EU) Directive 2002/96/EC Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
Do not dispose of Cambium equipment in landfill sites. For disposal instructions, refer to
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