Ceragon FibeAir IP-20C User manual

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FibeAir®IP-20C
Installation Guide
Part ID: BM-0266-0
Doc ID: DOC-00036522 Rev A.14
February 2015

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Table of Contents
1. Before You Start............................................................................................... 7
1.1 Important Notes.............................................................................................................. 7
1.2 Safety Precautions & Declared Material........................................................................ 7
1.2.1 General Equipment Precautions.................................................................................... 7
1.2.2 Précautions générales relatives à l'équipement ............................................................ 8
1.2.3 Allgemeine Vorsichtsmaßnahmen für die Anlage.......................................................... 9
1.3Pre-Installation Instructions............................................................................................ 9
1.3.1 Packing........................................................................................................................... 9
1.3.2 Transportation and Storage ........................................................................................... 9
1.3.3 Unpacking ...................................................................................................................... 9
1.3.4 Inspection..................................................................................................................... 10
2. Product Hardware Description ...................................................................... 11
2.1 IP-20C Hardware Overview ......................................................................................... 11
2.1.1 IP-20C Interfaces......................................................................................................... 12
2.1.2 Channel-Port Mapping to Polarization......................................................................... 13
2.2 MultiCore Mediation Devices (MCMD)......................................................................... 16
2.3 PoE Injector.................................................................................................................. 17
2.3.1 PoE Injector Interfaces................................................................................................. 18
2.4 System Components.................................................................................................... 18
2.5 Adaptors and Installation Kits ...................................................................................... 20
2.6 Antenna Connection..................................................................................................... 26
2.7 Power Specifications.................................................................................................... 27
2.7.1 Electrical Requirements............................................................................................... 27
2.7.2 Important Notes!........................................................................................................... 27
2.8 Environmental Specifications....................................................................................... 27
3. Cable Installation and Grounding.................................................................. 28
3.1 Overview ...................................................................................................................... 28
3.1.1 Grounding Procedure................................................................................................... 29
3.1.2 Grounding for MultiCore Mediation Devices................................................................ 30
3.1.3 Power Source............................................................................................................... 31
3.2 Available Cable Options............................................................................................... 31
3.2.1 Fiber Optic Cables - Single Mode................................................................................ 31
3.2.2 Fiber Optic Cables - Multi Mode .................................................................................. 31
3.2.3 DC Cable and Connector............................................................................................. 32
3.2.4 Cables for MIMO Connections..................................................................................... 32
3.2.5 Ethernet Cable and Specifications............................................................................... 32
3.3 Surge Protection .......................................................................................................... 33
3.4 Securing the Cables..................................................................................................... 34
3.5 Special Instructions for use of Glands ......................................................................... 35
3.5.1 General Installation Procedure .................................................................................... 36
3.6 Connecting an Optical Fiber Cable and SFP............................................................... 39

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3.7 Connecting a DC Power Cable.................................................................................... 43
3.8 Connecting the Ethernet Cable.................................................................................... 46
3.8.1 Preparing the Ethernet Cable and Plug-in Field .......................................................... 46
3.8.2 Preparing the Ethernet Cable Already Assembled ...................................................... 48
3.8.3 Connection of Ethernet Cable to IP-20C...................................................................... 49
3.9 Management Connection for 4x4 MIMO and 1+1/2+2 HSB Configurations................ 52
3.9.1 Preparing a MIMO/Protection Signaling Cable............................................................ 52
3.9.2 Connecting the MIMO/Protection Splitters and Protection Signaling Cable................ 52
4. PoE Injector Installation and Connection..................................................... 54
4.1 PoE Injector Cable Connection.................................................................................... 54
4.2 PoE Injector Grounding................................................................................................ 54
4.3 PoE Injector Wall Mount Installation ............................................................................ 55
4.4 PoE Injector Pole Mount Installation............................................................................ 57
4.5 PoE Injector 19” Rack Installation ................................................................................ 58
4.6 PoE Injector ETSI Rack Installation............................................................................. 60
5. Generic Installation Procedures.................................................................... 62
5.1 General Notes Concerning All Installation Procedures................................................ 62
5.2 IP-20C DC Pole Mount Procedure............................................................................... 62
5.3 Remote Mount Installation for Single Polarization with an Imperial Waveguide.......... 64
5.3.1 6-13GHz Installation Procedure................................................................................... 64
5.3.2 15-42GHz Installation Procedure................................................................................. 66
5.4 Management Connection for MIMO and Protection Configurations............................ 69
5.4.1 Preparing a MIMO/Protection Signaling Cable............................................................ 69
5.4.2 Connecting a MIMO/Protection Signaling Cable ......................................................... 69
5.4.3 Connecting a MIMO/Protection Splitter........................................................................ 70
6. Installation Procedures per Configuration Type .......................................... 72
6.1 MultiCore 2+0 Dual Polarization Direct Mount............................................................. 72
6.2 MultiCore 2+0 Dual Polarization Remote Mount.......................................................... 75
6.2.1 Common Installation .................................................................................................... 76
6.2.2 6-13 GHz...................................................................................................................... 77
6.2.3 15-42 GHz.................................................................................................................... 79
6.3 MultiCore 2+0 Single Polarization Direct Mount .......................................................... 80
6.4 MultiCore 2+0 Single Polarization Remote Mount....................................................... 82
Insertion Loss......................................................................................................................... 82
6.4.1 6-13 GHz...................................................................................................................... 83
6.4.2 15-42 GHz.................................................................................................................... 85
6.5 MultiCore 2+2 HSB Double Polarization Direct Mount ................................................ 87
6.6 MultiCore 2+2 HSB Double Polarization Remote Mount............................................. 91
6.6.1 Common Installation .................................................................................................... 92
6.6.2 6-13 GHz...................................................................................................................... 94
6.6.3 15-42 GHz.................................................................................................................... 96

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6.7 MultiCore 2+2 HSB Single Polarization Direct Mount.................................................. 98
6.8 MultiCore 2+2 HSB Single Polarization Remote Mount ............................................ 102
6.8.1 6-13 GHz.................................................................................................................... 103
6.8.2 15-42 GHz.................................................................................................................. 106
6.9 2 x MultiCore 2+0 Dual Polarization Direct Mount..................................................... 109
6.10 2 x MultiCore 2+0 Dual Polarization Remote Mount.................................................. 112
6.10.1Common Installation Procedure................................................................................. 113
6.10.26-13 GHz.................................................................................................................... 114
6.10.315-42 GHz.................................................................................................................. 116
6.11 2 x MultiCore 2+0 Single Polarization Direct Mount .................................................. 118
6.12 2x2 LoS MIMO Direct Mount...................................................................................... 121
6.13 2x2 LoS MIMO Remote Mount .................................................................................. 126
6.13.1For 6-13 GHz ............................................................................................................. 127
6.13.215-42GHz................................................................................................................... 128
6.14 4x4 LoS MIMO Direct Mount...................................................................................... 130
6.15 4+0 Dual Polarization, 2+2HSB Single/Dual Polarization Direct Mount .................... 134
6.15.14+0 with Dual Circulator (6-11GHz) Direct Mount ..................................................... 135
6.16 4+0 Dual Polarization, 2+2HSB Dual Polarization Remote Mount............................ 136
6.16.16-13GHz..................................................................................................................... 137
6.16.215-42GHz................................................................................................................... 139
6.16.34+0 with Dual Circulator (6-11GHz) Remote Mount.................................................. 141
6.17 2+2HSB Single Polarization Remote Mount.............................................................. 142
6.17.16-13GHz..................................................................................................................... 143
6.18 Dual Circulator Multi-Carrier Kit Installation............................................................... 146
6.18.16-8 GHz...................................................................................................................... 147
6.18.211 GHz only ............................................................................................................... 147
6.18.36-11GHz..................................................................................................................... 148
7. Installing IP-20C on Third-Party Antenna Adaptors................................... 152
7.1 Special Note on Converting ValuLine 3 Antennas..................................................... 153
8. Appendix A: Mediation Device Losses ....................................................... 155

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About This Guide
This guide describes the FibeAir IP-20C installation procedures and provides
additional information concerning system parts and frequency bands.
What You Should Know
For the warranty to be honored, install the unit in accordance with the
instructions in this manual.
Target Audience
This guide contains technical information about IP-20C installation, and is
intended for use by qualified Ceragon technical personnel at all levels.
Related Documents
FibeAir IP-20C Product Description
FibeAir IP-20C User Guide –DOC-00036523
FibeAir IP-20 Series MIB Reference

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1. Before You Start
1.1 Important Notes
For the warranty to be honored, install the unit in accordance with the
instructions in this manual.
Any changes or modifications of equipment not expressly approved by the
manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment
and the warranty for such equipment.
IP-20C is intended for installation in a restricted access location.
IP-20C must be installed and permanently connected to protective earth
by qualified service personnel in accordance with applicable national
electrical codes.
1.2 Safety Precautions & Declared Material
1.2.1 General Equipment Precautions
To avoid malfunctioning or personnel injuries, equipment or
accessories/kits/plug-in unit installation, requires qualified and
trained personnel. Changes or modifications not expressly approved
by Ceragon Networks could void the user's authority to operate the
equipment.
Where special cables, shields, adapters and grounding kits are
supplied or described in this manual, these items must be used, to
comply with the FCC regulations.
Use of controls, adjustments, or performing procedures other than
those specified herein, may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
When working with an IP-20C, note the following risk of electric
shock and energy hazard:
Disconnecting one power supply disconnects only one power supply
module. To isolate the unit completely, disconnect all power supplies.
Machine noise information order - 3. GPSGV, the highest sound
pressure level amounts to 70 dB (A) or less, in accordance with ISO
EN 7779.

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Static electricity may cause body harm, as well as harm to electronic
components inside the device. Anyone responsible for the
installation or maintenance of the IP-20C must use an ESD Wrist
Strap. ESD protection measures must be observed when touching the
unit. To prevent damage, before touching components inside the
device, all electrostatic must be discharged from both personnel and
tools.
In Norway and Sweden:
Equipment connected to the protective earthing of the building
installation through the mains connection or through other
equipment with a connection to protective earthing –and to a cable
distribution system using coaxial cable, may in some circumstances
create a fire hazard. Connection to a cable distribution system has
therefore to be provided through a device providing electrical
isolation below a certain frequency range (galvanic isolator, see EN
60728-11).
Utstyr som er koplet til beskyttelsesjord via nettplugg og/eller via
annet jordtilkoplet utstyr –og er tilkoplet et kabel-TV nett, kan
forårsake brannfare. For å unngå dette skal det ved tilkopling av
utstyret til kabel-TV nettet installeres en galvanisk isolator mellom
utstyret og kabel- TV nettet.
Utrustning som är kopplad till skyddsjord via jordat vägguttag
och/eller via annan utrustning och samtidigt är kopplad till kabel-TV
nät kan i vissa fall medfőra risk főr brand. Főr att undvika detta skall
vid anslutning av utrustningen till kabel-TV nät galvanisk isolator
finnas mellan utrustningen och kabel-TV nätet.
1.2.2 Précautions générales relatives à l'équipement
L’utilisation de commandes ou de réglages ou l'exécution de
procédures autres que celles spécifiées dans les présentes peut
engendrer une exposition dangereuse aux rayonnements.
L’usage de IP-20C s’accompagne du risque suivant d'électrocution et
de danger électrique : le débranchement d'une alimentation
électrique ne déconnecte qu'un module d'alimentation électrique.
Pour isoler complètement l'unité, il faut débrancher toutes les
alimentations électriques.
Bruit de machine d’ordre - 3. GPSGV, le plus haut niveau de pression
sonore s'élève à 70 dB (A) au maximum, dans le respect de la norme
ISO EN 7779.

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1.2.3 Allgemeine Vorsichtsmaßnahmen für die Anlage
Wenn andere Steuerelemente verwendet, Einstellungen
vorgenommen oder Verfahren durchgeführt werden als die hier
angegebenen, kann dies gefährliche Strahlung verursachen.
Beachten Sie beim Arbeiten mit IP-20C das folgende Stromschlag-
und Gefahrenrisiko: Durch Abtrennen einer Stromquelle wird nur ein
Stromversorgungsmodul abgetrennt. Um die Einheit vollständig zu
isolieren, trennen Sie alle Stromversorgungen ab.
Maschinenlärminformations-Verordnung - 3. GPSGV, der höchste
Schalldruckpegel beträgt 70 dB(A) oder weniger gemäß EN ISO
7779.
1.3 Pre-Installation Instructions
1.3.1 Packing
The equipment should be packed and sealed in moisture absorbing bags.
1.3.2 Transportation and Storage
The equipment cases are prepared for shipment by air, truck, railway and sea,
suitable for handling by forklift trucks and slings. The cargo must be kept dry
during transportation, in accordance with ETS 300 019-1-2, Class 2.3. For sea-
transport, deck-side shipment is not permitted. Carrier-owned cargo
containers should be used.
It is recommended that the equipment be transported to the installation site
in its original packing case.
If intermediate storage is required, the packed equipment must be stored in a
dry and cool environment, and out of direct sunlight, in accordance with
ETS 300 019-1-1, Class 1.2.
1.3.3 Unpacking
The equipment is packed in sealed plastic bags and moisture absorbing bags
are inserted. Any separate sensitive product, i.e. printed boards, are packed in
anti-static handling bags. The equipment is further packed in special designed
cases.
Marking is done according to standard practice unless otherwise specified by
customers. The following details should be marked:
Customers address
Contract No
Site name (if known)
Case No

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1.3.4 Inspection
Check the packing lists and ensure that correct parts numbers quantities of
goods have arrived. Inspect for any damage on the cases and equipment.
Report any damage or discrepancy to a Ceragon representative, by e-mail or
fax.