DragonWave Horizon Compact Plus User manual

Horizon COMPACT PlusTM
Wireless Ethernet
Release 1.0.1
Product Manual - Volume 1
Installation, Basic Configuration and Alignment
Version 1.2

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Table of Contents
1.0 USER MANUAL STRUCTURE.....................................................................................1
2.0 INTRODUCTION TO HORIZON COMPACT PLUS............................................................3
2.1 APPLICATIONS....................................................................................................................................4
2.1.1 4G............................................................................................................................................4
2.1.2 3G CELLULAR BACKHAUL /ETHERNET EVOLUTION......................................................................4
2.1.3 LEASED LINE REPLACEMENT......................................................................................................4
2.1.4 LAST MILE FIBRE EXTENSION.....................................................................................................4
2.2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS...............................................................................................................5
3.0 PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION..........................................................................................7
3.1 ETHERNET AND POWER CABLING........................................................................................................9
3.1.1 COPPER INTERFACE ..................................................................................................................9
3.1.2 OPTICAL INTERFACE ..................................................................................................................9
3.2 LIGHTNING PROTECTION...................................................................................................................10
3.3 DUAL POLARIZATION RADIO MOUNT (DPRM)....................................................................................11
3.4 POWER SPLIT RADIO MOUNT (PSRM) ..............................................................................................11
4.0 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ..............................................................................13
4.1 LIGHTNING ARRESTOR UNITS............................................................................................................16
4.1.1 OUTDOOR LIGHTNING ARRESTOR UNITS...................................................................................16
4.1.2 INDOOR LIGHTNING ARRESTOR UNITS ......................................................................................16
4.2 GROUNDED POWER FEEDS...............................................................................................................19
4.3 ETHERNET CABLING –COPPER INTERFACE .......................................................................................20
4.3.1 USING OUTDOOR PONEUNIT...................................................................................................20
4.3.2 OUTDOOR PONEUNIT WEATHERPROOF GROMMET SEALS........................................................21
4.3.3 USING INDOOR PONEUNIT ......................................................................................................21
4.3.4 ASSEMBLING THE RJ45 CONNECTOR........................................................................................22
4.3.5 USING OUTDOOR LIGHTNING ARRESTOR UNIT...........................................................................24
4.3.6 USING INDOOR LIGHTNING ARRESTOR UNIT..............................................................................24
5.0 POWERING THE HORIZON COMPACT PLUS..............................................................26
5.1 COPPER INTERFACE .........................................................................................................................26
5.1.1 USING THE OUTDOOR PONEUNIT............................................................................................26
5.1.2 USING THE INDOOR PONEUNIT................................................................................................27
5.1.3 STEPS TO CONNECTING POWER...............................................................................................27
5.1.4 PONESTATUS LED.................................................................................................................28
5.2 OPTICAL INTERFACE.........................................................................................................................29
5.2.1 USING THE COMPOSITE CABLE.................................................................................................29
5.2.2 ALTERNATE POWER FEED OPTION -“Y” FEED ADAPTER CABLE.................................................30
6.0 INITIAL CONFIGURATION ........................................................................................32
6.1SECURE MANAGEMENT ACCESS. ......................................................................................................32
6.2 USING TELNET .................................................................................................................................32
6.2.1 LOGGING ON............................................................................................................................32

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6.2.2 CONTEXT SENSITIVE HELP.......................................................................................................32
6.2.3 CONFIGURING RADIO BAND AND FREQUENCY CHANNELS ..........................................................33
6.2.4 CONFIGURING IP ADDRESS VALUES .........................................................................................35
6.2.5 USER ACCOUNTS.....................................................................................................................36
6.2.6 CHANGING THE SUPER USER NAME AND PASSWORD ................................................................36
6.2.7 ADDING OR CHANGING NOC USER ACCOUNTS...........................................................................37
6.2.8 ADDING OR CHANGING ADMIN USER ACCOUNTS .......................................................................39
6.2.9 CHANGING NOC AND ADMIN USER PASSWORDS.......................................................................41
6.2.10 LOGGING OUT .........................................................................................................................41
6.2.11 SESSION TIME OUT..................................................................................................................41
6.2.12 RECOVERY OF IP ADDRESS AND SERIAL NUMBERS ...................................................................41
6.3 USING THE WEB INTERFACE..............................................................................................................41
7.0 ANTENNA MOUNTING AND TOWER SPECIFICATIONS.................................................42
7.1 POLARIZATION..................................................................................................................................43
7.1.1 POINT-TO-POINT LICENSED RADIO BANDS.................................................................................43
7.1.2 LMDS AND UNLICENSED RADIO BANDS (UL24)........................................................................44
7.2 POLE AND TOWER SPECIFICATIONS...................................................................................................45
8.0 GROUNDING,POWER AND LIGHTNING ARRESTORS .................................................46
8.1 POWER ON ETHERNET (PONE)..........................................................................................................47
9.0 LOCATING HORIZON COMPACT PLUS SYSTEMS.......................................................50
9.1 NEAR FIELD EFFECTS.......................................................................................................................50
9.2 CLEAR LINE OF SIGHT (LOS).............................................................................................................52
10.0 PREPARING FOR ALIGNMENT .................................................................................54
10.1 RECEIVED SIGNAL LEVEL (RSL) MEASUREMENTS .........................................................................54
10.2 IMPORTANT FACTORS...................................................................................................................56
10.2.1 ANTENNA RADIATION PATTERNS ..............................................................................................56
10.2.2 CLEAR LINE OF SIGHT..............................................................................................................58
10.2.3 SENSITIVITY OF THE ALIGNMENT ADJUSTMENT..........................................................................58
11.0 ALIGNING THE ANTENNAS......................................................................................60
11.1 VISUAL ALIGNMENT OF THE ANTENNAS..........................................................................................60
11.2 RADIO FREQUENCY (RF) ALIGNMENT OF THE ANTENNAS...............................................................62
11.3 SIGNS OF A HEALTHY LINK............................................................................................................64
12.0 ADVANCED CONFIGURATION FEATURES .................................................................66
13.0 HORIZON COMPACT PLUS MANAGEMENT ...............................................................68
13.1 ALARMS LIST ...............................................................................................................................68
14.0 CONFIGURATION BACKUP AND RESTORE................................................................70
14.1 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION BACKUP................................................................................................70
14.2 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION RESTORE..............................................................................................70
14.3 USER ACCOUNTS BACKUP............................................................................................................71
14.4 USER ACCOUNTS RESTORE..........................................................................................................71

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15.0 SOFTWARE UPGRADES .........................................................................................72
15.1 UPGRADE PATH...........................................................................................................................72
15.2 SINGLE SYSTEM...........................................................................................................................72
15.3 MULTIPLE SYSTEMS.....................................................................................................................73
APPENDIX A–CLI COMMAND LIST...................................................................................74
APPENDIX B–SAFETY INFORMATION................................................................................80
APPENDIX C-REGULATORY COMPLIANCE INFORMATION ...................................................84

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List of Figures
FIGURE 3-1 HORIZON COMPACT PLUS -COPPER INTERFACE VARIANT..............................................................7
FIGURE 3-2 HORIZON COMPACT PLUS LED INDICATORS ..................................................................................7
FIGURE 3-3 OUTDOOR POWER INJECTOR/LIGHTNING ARRESTOR ....................................................................10
FIGURE 3-4 INDOOR POWER INJECTOR/LIGHTNING ARRESTOR........................................................................10
FIGURE 3-5 DUAL POLARIZATION RADIO MOUNT............................................................................................11
FIGURE 4-1 OUTDOOR LIGHTNING ARRESTOR UNIT WITH INTEGRATED PONESUPPLY FEED............................16
FIGURE 4-2 INDOOR LIGHTNING ARRESTOR UNIT WITH INTEGRATED PONESUPPLY FEED................................16
FIGURE 4-3 TWO INDOOR UNITS IN RACK MOUNT ADAPTER............................................................................17
FIGURE 4-4 INDOOR UNIT WITH WALL MOUNT BRACKETS...............................................................................17
FIGURE 4-5 HORIZON COMPACT PLUS INSTALLATION .....................................................................................18
FIGURE 4-6 GROUNDED POWER RETURN LINK...............................................................................................19
FIGURE 4-7 GROUNDED POWER RETURN SHORTING WIRE .............................................................................19
FIGURE 4-8 OUTDOOR UNIT PONEAND RJ45 CONNECTIONS .........................................................................20
FIGURE 4-9 WEATHERPROOF GROMMET SEALS .............................................................................................21
FIGURE 4-10 INDOOR UNIT PONEAND RJ45 CONNECTIONS...........................................................................21
FIGURE 4-11 RJ45 CABLE CONNECTOR “SNAP FIT”STYLE............................................................................22
FIGURE 4-12 RJ45 CABLE CONNECTOR “PUSH FIT”STYLE............................................................................23
FIGURE 4-13 OUTDOOR LIGHTNING ARRESTOR UNIT ETHERNET CABLING –COPPER INTERFACE ....................24
FIGURE 4-14 INDOOR LIGHTNING ARRESTOR UNIT ETHERNET CABLING –COPPER INTERFACE ........................24
FIGURE 5-1 CONNECTING POWER USING OUTDOOR PONEUNIT –COPPER INTERFACE ...................................26
FIGURE 5-2 CONNECTING POWER USING INDOOR PONEUNIT –COPPER INTERFACE.......................................27
FIGURE 5-3 PONESTATUS LED AND ALARM RESET BUTTON.........................................................................28
FIGURE 5-4 CONNECTING POWER –OPTICAL INTERFACE -INDOOR LIGHTNING ARRESTOR UNIT......................29
FIGURE 5-5 OPTIONAL EXTERNAL POWER FEED -OUTDOOR LIGHTNING ARRESTOR UNIT ...............................30
FIGURE 5-6 RJ45 CONNECTOR PINOUT –PORT 2MANAGEMENT .....................................................................31
FIGURE 7-1 HORIZON COMPACT PLUS SHOWING CLIP MOUNT FEATURES.........................................................42
FIGURE 7-2 HORIZON COMPACT PLUS POLARIZATION MARKER .......................................................................43
FIGURE 8-1 HORIZON COMPACT PLUS CASE GROUNDING POINT......................................................................46
FIGURE 8-2 OUTDOOR LIGHTNING ARRESTOR AND POWER INJECTOR .............................................................48
FIGURE 8-3 INDOOR LIGHTNING ARRESTOR AND POWER INJECTOR.................................................................48
FIGURE 9-1 CORRECT &INCORRECT SYSTEM LOCATION ................................................................................51
FIGURE 9-2 OBSTRUCTION OF THE FRESNEL ZONE.........................................................................................52
FIGURE 9-3 TREES WITHIN THE FRESNEL ZONE OBSTRUCT THE SIGNAL..........................................................52
FIGURE 10-1 MOUNTING BRACKET WITH FINE ADJUSTMENT BOLTS..................................................................54
FIGURE 10-2 VOLTMETER CONNECTIONS TO BNC FIELD STRENGTH MONITORING CONNECTOR.........................55
FIGURE 10-3 MAIN AND SIDE LOBES..............................................................................................................57

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FIGURE 10-4 TYPICAL MAIN LOBE COVERAGE USING 23 GHZ RADIO WITH 24” DISH ANTENNA..........................57
FIGURE 10-5 MAIN LOBE AND SIDE LOBES (DISTANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 4KM).............................................58
FIGURE 11-1 ALIGNING SYSTEMS USING LOCAL LANDMARKS.........................................................................61
FIGURE 11-2 USING GPS AND COMPASS BEARINGS TO ALIGN SYSTEMS........................................................61

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List of Tables
TABLE 2-1 EXAMPLE OF SYSTEM PERFORMANCE 18 GHZ 55 MHZ CHANNEL ETSI/ITU OPERATING MODES .....5
TABLE 3-1 HORIZON PLUS LED OPERATION....................................................................................................8
TABLE 3-2 PORT 2POWER CABLE WIRE GAUGE............................................................................................10
TABLE 4-1 PARTS REQUIRED.........................................................................................................................13
TABLE 5-1 PONESTATUS LED FUNCTION KEY..............................................................................................28
TABLE 6-1 USER ACCOUNT LEVELS...............................................................................................................36
TABLE 7-1 ALLOWABLE DISH/REFLECTORS –UNLICENSED SYSTEMS.............................................................44
TABLE 7-2 TWIST AND SWAY SPECIFICATIONS –SELECTED FREQUENCIES......................................................45
TABLE 7-3 MOUNTING POLE SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................45
TABLE 9-1 SYSTEM HEIGHT VS OBSTACLE DISTANCE FOR 24 GHZ UNLICENSED.............................................50
TABLE 10-1 ANTENNA GAINS AND BEAM WIDTHS –SELECTED FREQUENCIES.................................................56
TABLE 10-2 APPROXIMATE SIZE OF BEAM AT DESTINATION .............................................................................57
TABLE 10-3 DEGREES PER REVOLUTION OF ADJUSTMENT..............................................................................58
TABLE 11-1 TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS FOR ANTENNAS...................................................................................60
TABLE 15-1 SOFTWARE UPGRADE PATH .......................................................................................................72

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1.0 User Manual Structure
This user manual is divided into four volumes:
Volume 1 (this volume) –Contains an overview of the product, basic configuration, installation
and the alignment procedures that are sufficient to set up a link and have it passing traffic. Also, a
list of the advanced configuration features.
Volume 2 –includes step-by-step configuration details for the advanced configuration features
that are listed in Volume 1
Volume 3 –contains a complete list of the frequency tables associated with the radio bands
supported, and soon to be supported, by the Horizon Compact Plus
Volume 4 - contains configuration details relating to industry standard networking features.

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2.0 Introduction to Horizon Compact Plus
DragonWave’s Horizon Compact Plus is a next-generation, high capacity, native Ethernet, microwave
system offering improved economics and simplified operations. Featuring zero-footprint, the radio and the
modem are integrated into one, single, compact, out-door-unit. Increased capacity (800Mbps); simplified
installation and operation; and improved troubleshooting mean lower lifecycle costs. This highly
integrated, carrier grade solution for Ethernet backhaul uses licensed or unlicensed spectrum.
Build your own network, easily and cost effectively. Connect fixed and mobile services to your network
fast. Extend the reach of your network for Ethernet services and add on the additional capacity as you
need it. Or, bring new Ethernet services to your high-capacity customers easily and cost effectively while
optimizing your investment in legacy technology and facilities.
High Capacity Native Ethernet Wireless Gigabit Ethernet
Designed as an Ethernet platform from the ground up, the DragonWave Horizon Compact Plus meets the
critical needs demanded by carrier class customers delivering a wireless GigE/100bT connection of up to
800 Mbps full duplex over licensed or unlicensed frequency allocations. With a native Ethernet design
and ultra-low latency, the Horizon Compact Plus is optimized for next generation services.
Fixed and Scalable Bandwidth Operations
The Horizon Compact Plus is a flexible bandwidth radio platform designed specifically for customers with
rapid scalability requirements. The DragonWave Horizon Compact Plus scales from 10 to 400 Mbps via a
simple software configuration. For higher bandwidth needs, two radios can be polarization multiplexed on
a single antenna using a Dual Polarization Radio Mount (DPRM) to provide up to 800 Mbps of capacity in
a single link.
Zero-Footprint Option
The Horizon Compact Plus is a single, outdoor, compact, weatherproof unit requiring no indoor space and
is available with optical and electrical GigE interface options.
Enhanced Network Management
Horizon Compact Plus fully supports remote management via in-band or out-of-band management, using
SNMP (v3, V2c or V1), CLI and Web GUI. Security is a critical feature with SSH, SSL, and Radius.
Improved Reach
Horizon Compact Plus enables bandwidth extensions over extended distances by providing up to 112 dB
system gain. Antennas sized up to six feet are also supported. This feature combination enables link
lengths beyond 50 km/30 mi. In addition, DragonWave’s dynamic modulation allows a link to be
engineered to the highest availability, while maximizing throughput in good weather conditions.
Network Protection
Using DragonWave’s Rapid Link Shutdown (RLS), Horizon Compact Plus supports mesh and ring
configurations with ~50 ms switching time, enabling 99.999% available carrier class services.
Product Features
6 -60 GHz Frequency Support
Zero footprint, fully integrated all-outdoor unit
Service aware Hitless Automatic Adaptive Modulation
(HAAM)
SyncE support and optimized transport of 1588v2
Pay-as-you-grow with automatic remote scalability
Comprehensive Ethernet OAM support (802.3ah, 802.1ag,
Y.1731)
Advanced QoS support with 8 levels of prioritization
Lowest total cost of ownership solution
Comprehensive management and provisioning with
DragonVision NMS

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2.1 Applications
2.1.1 4G
DragonWave offers a high-capacity, carrier-grade, integrated solution for Ethernet backhaul using
interference-free licensed spectrum. Horizon Compact Plus enables rapid network expansion with remote
scalability from 10 Mbps to 800 Mbps. With Horizon Compact Plus the radio and modem are integrated
into a single all-outdoor element attached directly to the antenna, allowing simple integration and
eliminating any impact on the 4G base station footprint. Management integration into the base station
EMS provides a single point of control for operations personal.
2.1.2 3G Cellular Backhaul / Ethernet Evolution
Meet the growing demand for increased capacity and data transport resulting from 3G cellular
deployments. Horizon Compact Plus provides Cost-effective, low capacity TDM services for base stations
today. The DragonWave portfolio of products offers software controlled upgradeability to high-capacity
native Ethernet and TDM services with ultra-low latency to enable 3G evolution with the minimum of
network churn.
2.1.3 Leased Line Replacement
For many businesses, the only option for last mile access is the ILEC, provided on an aging copper
infrastructure with long MTTR. Horizon Compact Plus can replace leased services and eliminate recurring
and expensive telecom Costs while at the same time improving service availability and enabling future
growth and options for services with a scalable Ethernet network.
2.1.4 Last Mile Fibre Extension
The greatest demand for broadband services is within the core metro markets. Horizon Compact Plus
provides a superior complementary networking solution to rapidly extend high speed IP services from
locations already attached to the service provider’s network. The DragonWave portfolio of products is
ideal for network hardening, disaster recovery and applications that require legacy TDM services and
carrier-grade, high capacity native Ethernet systems.

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2.2 Technical Specifications
Frequencies
6 GHz FCC/IC/ETSI/ITU
7 GHz ETSI/ITU/MX
8 GHz ETSI/ITU
11 GHz FCC/IC/ETSI/ITU
13 GHz ETSI/AUS/NZ/ITU
15 GHz IC/ETSI/AUS/NZ/MX/ITU
18 GHz FCC/IC /ETSI/AUS/NZ/ITU
23 GHz FCC/IC/ETSI/AUS/NZ/ITU/MX
24 GHz (UL) FCC/IC/ETSI
24 GHz DEMS FCC/IC
26 GHz ETSI
28 GHz FCC/ETSI
32 GHz ETSI
38 GHz FCC/ETSI/AUS/NZ/MX
60 GHz ETSI/ITU/FCC
Mechanical
Radio/Modem (w/o antenna) 10.2 cm x 24.3 cm x 22.1 cm; 3.4kg
(4 in x 9.6 in x 8.7 in; 7.5 lbs)
Antenna Wind Loading 112 kph (70 mph) Operational
200 kph (125 mph) Survival
Antenna Mount Adjustment ± 45° Az; ± 22° El
Payloads
Interface 1000/100/10 BaseT
Latency 100 BT < 400μs, Typical < 200μs FastE
Latency GigE < 200μs, Typical 120μs GigE
Frame Size 64 to 1600 Bytes, up to 9600 (GigE Mode)
Flow Control Yes
802.1p Yes –8 levels served by 8 queues
802.1q Yes
Modulation Shifting Yes, hitless
Loopback Yes, Microwave (Radio), Network
Power
Input -40.5 VDC to -56 VDC, isolated
Optional Adapter 110/240 VAC
Consumption (GHz/Watts)
6/55, 7/80, 8/80, 13/47,15/47, 18/49, 23/48, 38/43, 60/37
(with 48V DC at PonE input & 30 M of CAT5 cable to HC Plus)
Connections
Power -48V DC Nominal, PonE
Payload (+ Inband NMS) Shielded RJ45 or optical LC
NMS (when out-of-band) Shielded RJ45
Network Management (NMS)
Alarm Management SNMP Traps, Enterprise MIB
NMS Compatibility Any SNMP based network
manager SNMP v1, v2 and v3
Security 3 Level Authentication
EMS Web Based Management System,
SSL HTTP,SSH, Radius, Telnet
Standard EOAM 802.1ag, 802.3ah, 802.1AB
Environmental
Operating Temperature -40°C to + 50°C (-40°F to +122° F)
With heat shield:
-40°C to + 60°C (-40°F to +140° F)
Humidity 100 % Condensing
Altitude 4500 m (14,760 ft)
Water Tightness: Nema4X, IP56 (directed hose test)
Operational Shock: ETSI 300-019-1-4; 5g 11ms
Operational Vibration: ETSI 300-019-1-4 Class 4m5,
NEBS GR-63
Earthquake: NEBS GR-63
Table 2-1 Example of System Performance 18 GHz 55 MHz Channel ETSI/ITU Operating Modes
Note that system performance is a function of frequency and channel bandwidth.
*Average packet throughput is calculated using 64, 128, 256, 512, 1024, 1280, and 1518 bytes Ethernet
frames.
Operating
Mode
Modem Mode
Average Packet
Throughput
*(Mbps)
Max Tx
Power
(dBm)
Threshold
(dBm)
BER 10-6
Saturation
(dBm)
BER 10-6
HY56_71
QPSK PTCM2
71
23.7
-82.9
-13.1
HY56_166
16QAM PTCM2
166
21.1
-75.5
-16.8
HY56_214
32QAM PTCM2
214
21.4
-72.2
-18.5
HY56_261
64QAM PTCM2
261
20.0
-69.1
-20.0
HY56_308
128QAM PTCM2
308
19.4
-66.0
-21.6
HY56_356
256QAM PTCM2
356
19.5
-63.1
-23.0
HY56_380
256QAM 1
380
19.5
-60.6
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3.0 Physical Description
Horizon Compact Plus is an integrated Ethernet modem and microwave radio transceiver, housed in a
rugged weatherproof housing. It is provided with two weatherproof port connectors, Port 1 and Port 2.
Port 1 can be configured as a single copper 10/100/1000 Base-t data port (GigE), or as two 10/100 Base-
t data ports (port 1 and port 4). Port 1 may also be supplied with an optional optical interface. Port 2 can
also be configured as a single copper 10/100/1000 Base-t data port (GigE), or as two 10/100 Base-t data
ports (port 2 and port 3). All ports can be configured to carry either in-band or out-of-band management.
A BNC style connector, with protective cap, is provided for measuring field strength during the antenna
alignment process. The output voltage is linear, giving 1 mV per dB values e.g. -30 mV = -30 dB. It is also
used for providing a radio muting signal in system redundancy applications (not supported in this
release).
A sun shield is available to increase the high temperature tolerance of the unit..
Figure 3-1 Horizon Compact Plus - Copper Interface Variant
Figure 3-2 Horizon Compact Plus LED indicators

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Table 3-1
Horizon Plus LED Operation
Ethernet LED
Copper
Fibre
P1/P4
P2
P3
P1 Tx
P1
P2
P3
OFF
Down
Down
Down
Off
Down
Down
Down
Steady RED
X
X
X
On
Down
Down
Down
Slow RED Blink2
Down
Up
Down
On
Down
Up
Down
Fast RED Blink1
Down
Down
Up
On
Down
Down
Up
Steady GREEN
Up
Down
Down
On
Up
Down
Down
Fast GREEN Blink1
Up
Up
Down
On
Up
Any one is up
Slow GREEN Blink2
Up
Down
Up
Off
Down
Any one is up
Slow Alternate RED/GREEN4
Down
Up
Up
On
Down
Up
Up
Fast Alternate RED/GREEN3
Up
Up
Up
Up
Up
Up
Up
X : Not applicable.
1) Blink Fast: ON for 0.5sec, OFF for 0.5sec.
2) Blink Slow: ON for 2sec, OFF for 2sec
3) Alternate Fast: RED ON for 0.5sec, OFF for 0.5sec, GREEN ON for 0.5sec, OFF for 0.5sec.
4) Alternate Slow: RED ON for 2sec, OFF for 2sec, GREEN ON for 2sec, OFF for 2sec.
LED Status
Description
Power LED
OFF
No Power Applied
Steady RED
Power applied, Not fully powered up, or internal power rail failure
Steady GREEN
Power applied, all rails OK
Link LED
OFF
System Boot Up
Steady RED
RF Transmitter and Modem Not Ready
Slow RED Blink2
RF Transmitter off, Modem LOS
Steady Green
RF Transmitter ON, Modem OK
Slow Alternate RED/GREEN4
RF Transmitter ON, Modem LOS

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3.1 Ethernet and Power Cabling
Note: For more information on installation and cabling, refer to DragonWave Technical Note:
HC-TN-001.4 Horizon Compact Plus PonE.
Two options of copper interface cabling are supported along with an optical interface.
3.1.1 Copper Interface
Two, weatherproof, RJ45 Ethernet connectors provide data and management connections to the unit over
CAT5E cabling. Power is provided to the unit via Port 1 using a DWI proprietary power feed over the
Ethernet data cable - PonE (see Section 4.0). Ethernet cables must be wired for a straight through
connection.
3.1.2 Optical Interface
A weatherproof, MIL specification, multi-pin, connector is provided for Port 2, which includes the power
feed. Port 1 has a weatherproof optical fibre connector. Single mode and multimode fibre options are
available. As with the copper variant, Port 1 supports data traffic and optional management traffic and
Port 2 is for power input plus data traffic and optional management, or single wire 1+1 redundancy
applications (redundancy is not supported in this release).
A composite power and Ethernet cable assembly is available, which is compatible with the Horizon Port 2
connector, which feeds power, data and optional management to the Horizon.
Where distances prevent the use of the composite cable due to power feed loss, a special “Y” feed
adaptor cable is available that allows customer provided, heavier duty, wires to be spliced into the power
feed connection. The power feed wires (see Table 3-2 for recommended gauge) are spliced into the
adapter cable using weatherproof tap connectors. The power feed and Port 2 Ethernet cables (maximum
length 100 m) are fed through a DragonWave Lightning Arrestor unit designed to protect power and
network circuits from transients.
DO NOT coil excess Ethernet cable, but fold in a zig-zag fashion whilst
observing a minimum bend radius of 2 inches. The affect of lightning induced
current surges in the tower or conductors adjacent to the Ethernet cable will be
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Table 3-2 Port 2 Power Cable Wire Gauge
These values are true for all radio variants and based on a minimum voltage of 35 V DC at the Horizon.
Distance from Power Supply to Horizon Unit
50 m
100 m
200 m
300 m
Minimum wire gauge required (AWG)
20
16
14
12
Note that the power wires in the composite cable are comprised of two pairs of 20 AWG wire, which
supports the maximum length (100 m) when out-of-band management is employed using the combined
CAT5 cable.
3.2 Lightning Protection
Note: For effective protection against lightning-induced surges, proper grounding and shielding
practices MUST be followed for the ENTIRE installation. Consult DragonWave Inc. Technical Note:
HC-TN-001.4 Horizon Compact Plus PonE and Quick Reference Guide before installation!
The Horizon Compact Plus is protected from cable transients and power surges caused by lightning, or
other sources, by means of internal lightning arrestor components and external housing grounding points
(See Section 8.0).
For the Horizon Compact Plus, copper interface variant, protection of the connected network and power
supply is provided by a proprietary DragonWave PonE power injector/Lightning Arrestor unit, into which
the Ethernet cables and power feed are connected. There are two variants of the copper power
injector/Lightning Arrestor unit.
•Copper interface, outdoor use (see Figure 3-3)
omay be mounted on the outside wall of the network equipment building
•Copper interface, indoor use, wall or rack mountable (see Figure 3-4)
omust be mounted inside the network equipment building
Figure 3-3 Outdoor Power injector/Lightning
Arrestor
Figure 3-4 Indoor Power injector/Lightning
Arrestor
For the Horizon Compact Plus, optical interface variant, or where PonE is not used to power the Horizon,
protection of the power feed and the Ethernet connections is provided by a Lightning Arrestor unit of
similar physical design to those described above. For correct installation procedures see Section 4.0.