DragonWave Horizon COMPACT User manual

HorizonCOMPACTTM
Wireless Ethernet
Release 1.01.01
Product Manual-Volume 1
Version 1.4

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NOTICE
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Table of Contents
1.0 USER MANUAL STRUCTURE............................................................................1
2.0 INTRODUCTION TO HORIZON COMPACT..............................................................1
2.1 APPLICATIONS..........................................................................................................................2
2.1.1 WIMAX ...........................................................................................................................2
2.1.2 3G CELLULAR BACKHAUL /ETHERNET EVOLUTION .................................................................2
2.1.3 LEASED LINE REPLACEMENT ..............................................................................................2
2.1.4 LAST MILE FIBRE EXTENSION .............................................................................................2
2.2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.......................................................................................................3
3.0 PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION.................................................................................5
3.1 CABLING.................................................................................................................................6
3.1.1 COPPER INTERFACE..........................................................................................................6
3.1.2 OPTICAL INTERFACE..........................................................................................................6
3.2 LIGHTNING PROTECTION............................................................................................................7
3.3 DUAL POLARITY RADIO MOUNT (DPRM) ......................................................................................7
3.4 POWER SWITCH RADIO MOUNT (PSRM) ......................................................................................8
4.0 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS........................................................................9
4.1 HOISTING LUG........................................................................................................................10
4.2 ETHERNET CABLING FROM HORIZON TO ETHERNET SWITCH..........................................................11
4.3 ASSEMBLING THE RJ-45 CONNECTOR ........................................................................................12
4.3.1 “SNAP FIT”STYLE............................................................................................................12
4.3.2 “PUSH FIT”STYLE............................................................................................................13
5.0 POWERING THE HORIZON COMPACT ...............................................................15
5.1 COPPER INTERFACE................................................................................................................15
5.2 OPTICAL INTERFACE................................................................................................................16
6.0 INITIAL CONFIGURATION...............................................................................19
6.1 LOGGING ON..........................................................................................................................19
6.1.1 USING TELNET ...............................................................................................................19
6.1.2 CONTEXT SENSITIVE HELP ...............................................................................................19
6.1.3 USING THE WEB INTERFACE.............................................................................................20
6.2 CONFIGURING RADIO BAND AND FREQUENCY CHANNELS..............................................................20
6.2.1 USING TELNET ...............................................................................................................20
6.2.2 USING THE WEB INTERFACE.............................................................................................21
6.3 CONFIGURING IPADDRESS VALUES ..........................................................................................22
6.3.1 USING TELNET ...............................................................................................................22
6.3.2 USING THE WEB INTERFACE.............................................................................................22
6.4 RECOVERY OF IP ADDRESS AND SERIAL NUMBERS......................................................................23
6.5 CHANGING AND ADDING USER NAMES AND PASSWORDS...............................................................23
6.5.1 CHANGING THE SUPER USER NAME AND PASSWORD............................................................23

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6.5.2 ADDING OR CHANGING NOC USER ACCOUNTS.....................................................................24
6.5.3 ADDING OR CHANGING ADMIN USER ACCOUNTS..................................................................26
6.6 LOGGING OUT........................................................................................................................27
6.6.1 SESSION TIME OUT.........................................................................................................27
7.0 ANTENNA MOUNTING AND TOWER SPECIFICATIONS............................................29
7.1 POLARITY ..............................................................................................................................29
7.1.1 LICENSED RADIO BANDS..................................................................................................29
7.1.2 UNLICENSED RADIO BANDS(UL24)...................................................................................30
7.2 ANTENNA LOCATION ................................................................................................................31
7.3 POLE AND TOWER SPECIFICATIONS...........................................................................................32
8.0 GROUNDING,POWER AND SURGE ARRESTORS .................................................33
8.1 POWER ON ETHERNET (PONE) .................................................................................................34
9.0 PREPARING FOR ALIGNMENT.........................................................................37
9.1 RECEIVED SIGNAL LEVEL (RSL) MEASUREMENTS........................................................................38
9.2 THREE IMPORTANT FACTORS....................................................................................................39
9.2.1 ANTENNA RADIATION PATTERNS.......................................................................................39
9.2.2 CLEAR LINE OF SIGHT (LOS) ............................................................................................39
9.2.3 ALIGNMENT ADJUSTMENT SENSITIVITY ...............................................................................39
10.0 ALIGNING THE ANTENNAS.............................................................................41
10.1 SIGNS OF A HEALTHY LINK...................................................................................................42
11.0 ADVANCED CONFIGURATION FEATURES ..........................................................43
11.1 RADIUS SERVER USER AUTHENTICATION..............................................................................43
11.2 MANAGEMENT VLANTAGGING.............................................................................................44
11.3 802.1P PRIORITY QUEUING IMPLEMENTATION IN HORIZON COMPACT.........................................44
11.3.1 OPERATION WITH 802.1PPRIORITY QUEUING DISABLED .......................................................45
11.3.2 OPERATION WITH 802.1PPRIORITY QUEUING ENABLED .......................................................45
11.3.3 EXPEDITE QUEUES.........................................................................................................45
11.3.4 MANAGEM ENT TRAFFIC....................................................................................................45
11.4 PAUSE FRAMES..................................................................................................................46
11.5 HORIZON COMPACT THROUGHPUT SPEED ..............................................................................46
11.5.1 MAXIMUM THROUGHPUT SPEED ........................................................................................46
11.6 ADAPTIVE TRANSMIT POWER CONTROL (ATPC)......................................................................47
11.7 HORIZON COMPACT AUTHENTICATION ....................................................................................48
11.8 THRESHOLD ALARMS...........................................................................................................49
11.9 RAPID LINK SHUTDOWN .......................................................................................................49
11.10 CONFIGURING THE TIME SOURCE (SNTP) ..............................................................................49
11.11 AUTOMATIC ADAPTIVE MODULATION (AAM)............................................................................50
11.12 HORIZON COMPACT THROUGHPUT DOUBLING.........................................................................51
11.13 HORIZON REDUNDANCY .......................................................................................................51

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11.13.1 BNC CONNECTOR ......................................................................................................51
11.13.2 TWO WIRE OPTION .....................................................................................................52
11.13.3 SINGLE WIRE OPTION WITH THE PSRM..........................................................................54
12.0 HORIZON MANAGEMENT...............................................................................57
12.1 IN-BAND AND OUT-OF-BAND MANAGEMENT.............................................................................57
12.1.1 MANAGEMENT THROUGH PORT 1(IN-BAND)........................................................................57
12.1.2 MANAGEMENT THROUGH PORT 2(OUT-OF-BAND).................................................................58
12.2 TELNET ACCESS.................................................................................................................58
12.3 SECURE SHELL ACCESS SECURITY........................................................................................58
12.4 SUPPORTED SNMPVERSIONS.............................................................................................58
12.5 WEB INTERFACE.................................................................................................................59
12.5.1 HOME SCREEN ...............................................................................................................59
12.5.2 PERFORMANCE SCREEN ..................................................................................................60
12.5.3 CONFIGURATION SCREEN ................................................................................................60
12.5.4 DIAGNOSTICS SCREEN ....................................................................................................60
12.5.5 ALARMS SCREEN ............................................................................................................61
12.5.6 TOOLS SCREEN ..............................................................................................................61
12.5.7 CONTACTS SCREEN ........................................................................................................61
12.6 HORIZON COMPACT SSL WEB SERVER..................................................................................61
12.6.1 GENERATING A CERTIFICATE ON HORIZON COMPACT ...........................................................61
12.7 EVENT AND PERFORMANCE LOGS.........................................................................................62
12.8 RADIO LOOPBACK...............................................................................................................62
12.9 ALARMS LIST .....................................................................................................................63
13.0 CONFIGURATION BACKUPAND RESTORE.........................................................65
13.1 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION BACKUP........................................................................................65
13.2 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION RESTORE......................................................................................65
13.3 USER ACCOUNT CONFIGURATION BACKUP..............................................................................65
13.4 USER ACCOUNT CONFIGURATION RESTORE............................................................................65
14.0 SOFTWARE UPGRADES ................................................................................67
14.1 SINGLE SYSTEM .................................................................................................................67
14.2 MULTIPLE SYSTEMS............................................................................................................67
APPENDIX A–LIST OF CLI COMMANDS ....................................................................69
APPENDIX B–SAFETY INFORMATION .......................................................................71
APPENDIX C-REGULATORY COMPLIANCE INFORMATION..............................................75

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List of Figures
FIGURE 2-1HORIZON COMPACT -COPPER INTERFACE VARIANT..................................................................5
FIGURE 2-2HORIZON COMPACT LEDINDICATORS.....................................................................................5
FIGURE 2-3DUAL POLARITY RADIO MOUNT.............................................................................................7
FIGURE 3-1HORIZON COMPACT INSTALLATION .......................................................................................10
FIGURE 3-2HOISTING LUGS.................................................................................................................10
FIGURE 3-3PONEAND RJ-45 CONNECTIONS FOR HORIZON .....................................................................11
FIGURE 3-4RJ-45CABLE CONNECTOR “SNAP FIT”STYLE .......................................................................12
FIGURE 3-5RJ-45CABLE CONNECTOR “PUSH FIT”STYLE .......................................................................13
FIGURE 4-1CONNECTING POWER TO THE HORIZON COMPACT –COPPER INTERFACE....................................15
FIGURE 4-2CONNECTING POWER TO THE HORIZON COMPACT –OPTICAL INTERFACE...................................16
FIGURE 4-3RJ-45CONNECTOR PINOUT –PORT 2MANAGEMENT...............................................................17
FIGURE 6-1HORIZON COMPACT SHOWING CLIP MOUNT FEATURES.............................................................29
FIGURE 6-2HORIZON COMPACT POLARITY MARKER.................................................................................30
FIGURE 6-3RECOMMENDED ANTENNA PLACEMENT.................................................................................31
FIGURE 7-1HORIZON COMPACT CASE GROUNDING POINT.........................................................................33
FIGURE 7-2SURGE ARRESTOR AND POWER INTEGRATOR .........................................................................35
FIGURE 7-3ETHERNET CABLE CLIP .......................................................................................................35
FIGURE 8-1MOUNTING BRACKET WITH FINE ADJUSTMENT BOLTS...............................................................37
FIGURE 8-2VOLTMETER CONNECTIONSTO BNC FIELD STRENGTH MONI TORING CONNECTOR .........................38
FIGURE 10-1DPRM AND THROUGHPUT DOUBLING.................................................................................51
FIGURE 10-2REDUNDANCY CONNECTIONS –2WIRE OPTION –COPPER INTERFACE......................................52
FIGURE 10-3REDUNDANCY CONNECTIONS –2WIRE OPTION –OPTICAL INTERFACE......................................53
FIGURE 10-4REDUNDANCY CONNECTIONS –SINGLE WIRE OPTION –COPPER INTERFACE..............................54
FIGURE 10-5REDUNDANCY CONNECTIONS –SINGLE WIRE OPTION –OPTICAL INTERFACE.............................55
FIGURE 11-1WEB INTER FACE -HOME SCREEN .......................................................................................59
FIGURE 11-2RADIO LOOPBACK...........................................................................................................62

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List of Tables
TABLE 2-1HORIZON LED OPERATION .....................................................................................................6
TABLE 2-2PORT 2POWER CABLE WIRE GAUGE.......................................................................................7
TABLE 3-1PARTS REQUIRED .................................................................................................................9
TABLE 5-1USER ACCOUNT LEVELS......................................................................................................23
TABLE 6-1TWIST AND SWAY SPECIFICATIONS –SELECTED FREQUENCIES..................................................32
TABLE 6-2MOUNTING POLE SPECIFICATIONS..........................................................................................32
TABLE 8-1ANTENNA GAINS AND BEAM WIDTHS –SELECTED FREQUENCIES...............................................39
TABLE 10-1BANDWIDTH OPERATING MODE AND MODULATION SCHEME (50MHZ CHANNEL BANDWIDTH ).......46
TABLE 10-2TIME SOURCES.................................................................................................................50

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1.0 User Manual Structure
This user manual is divided into three volumes:
•Volume 1 –Contains an overview of the product, basic configuration, installation and
alignment procedures that are sufficient to set up a link and have it passing traffic
•Volume 2 –includes more detailed information about the alignment process and step-by-
step configuration details for the advanced configuration features listed in Volume 1
•Volume 3 –contains a complete list of the frequency tables associated with the radio
bands supported by the Horizon Compact

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2.0 Introduction to Horizon Compact
DragonWave’s Horizon Compact 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 newEthernet 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 meetsthe
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 is optimized for next generation services.
Fixed and Scalable Bandwidth Operations
The Horizon Compact is a flexible bandwidth radio platform designed specifically for customers with rapid
scalability requirements. The DragonWave Horizon Compact 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 Polarity Radio Mount (DPRM) to provide up to 800 Mbps of capacity in a
single link.
Zero-Footprint Option
The Horizon Compact 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 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 enablesbandwidth extensionsover extended distances by providing up to 98 dB
system gain in its standard power configuration,or up to 108dB in a high power configuration, both of
which can support antennas sized up to six feet. 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 supportsmesh and ring
configurations with ~50 ms switching time, enabling 99.999% available carrier class services.

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Product Features
6 -38 GHz Frequency Support High power variants
800 Mbps full duplex capacity 100ms Adaptive Modulation
Transparent Gigabit Ethernet solution 100ms Ring/Mesh Switching
IntegratedRF Loopback “Zero-footprint”, hardened outdoor unit
2.1 Applications
2.1.1 WiMax
DragonWave offers a high-capacity, carrier-grade, integrated solution for Ethernet backhaul using
interference-free licensed spectrum. Horizon Compact enablesrapid network expansion with remote
scalability from 10 Mbps to 800 Mbps. With Horizon Compact 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 WiMAX 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 providesCost-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 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 FibreExtension
The greatest demand for broadband services is within the core metro markets. Horizon Compact 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/AUS/NZ/ RUS
7GHz ETSI/ITU/NZ/MEX
8 GHz IC/ETSI/ITU/UK/NZ/RUS
11GHz FCC/IC/ETSI/ITU
13GHz ETSI/AUS/NZ/ITU
15GHz IC/ETSI/AUS/NZ/MX/ITU
18GHz FCC/IC /ETSI/AUS/NZ/ITU
23 GHz FCC/IC/ETSI/AUS/NZ/ITU/MX
24GHz UL FCC/IC/ETSI
24GHz DEMS FCC/IC
26GHz ETSI
28GHz FCC/ETSI
38GHz FCC/ETSI/AUS/NZ/MX
Mechanical
Radio/Modem (w/o antenna) 12 cm x 23.6 cm x 23.6 cm; 4.8kg
(4.75 in x 9.3 in x 9.3in; 10.6lbs )
Antenna Wind Loading 112 kph (70 mph) Operational
200 kph (125 mph) Survival
Antenna Mount Adjustment ±10° Az; ±25° El
Payloads
Interface 1000/100/10 BaseT
Latency 100 BT < 400µs, Typical < 200µs FastE
Latency GigE < 200µs, Typical 120µs GigE
FrameSize 64 to 1600 Bytes, up to 9600 (GigE Mode)
Flow Control Yes (GigE mode only)
802.1p Yes –8 levels served by 4 queues
802.1q Yes
Modulation Shifting Current to Lowest ~100 mS
Power
Input -36 VDC to -60 VDC
Optional Adapter 110/240 VAC
Consumption (per link end) 20 Watts (LP) 47 Watts (HP)
Connections
Power -48V, PonE
Payload (+ Inband NMS) Shielded RJ-45 or optical LC
NMS (when out-of-band) Shielded RJ-45
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
Environmental
Operating Temperature Standard Power (18-28 GHz)
-40°C to+ 50°C ( -40°F to +122° 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
SP/HP shown for Tx Power
Throughput based on random framesize
Not all modes may be available in all channel sizes. Preliminary
data –may be subject to change
Channel Bandwidth
50 MHz
Channel Bandwidth
40 MHz
Channel Bandwidth
30 MHz
Throughput
Mbps TX
Power
dB
RX
Sensitivity
dB
Throughput
Mbps TX
Power
dB
RX
Sensitivity
dB
Modulation
scheme TX
Power
dB
RX
Sensitivity
dB
QPSK 67 17/27 -81 54 17/27 -81 40 17/27-82
16 QAM 110 14.5/24.5 -78 85 14.5/24.5 -78.5 64 14.5/24.5 -80
32 QAM 172 14/24 -73 132 14.5/24.5 -74 99 14.5/24.5 -75
64 QAM 216 12.5/22.5 -69 170 12.5/22.5 -70.5 128 12.522.5 -72
128 QAM 272 11/21 -66 218 11/21 -66.5 163 11/21 -68
256 QAM 323 11.5/21.5 -60
256 QAM 372 9.5/19.5 -60 297 9.5/19.5 -60.5 223 9.5/19.5 -62
Channel Bandwidth 56/55 MHz Channel Bandwidth 28 MHz Channel Bandwidth 14 MHz
Modulation
scheme Throughput
Mbps
TX
Power
dB
RX
Sensitivity
dB
Throughput
Mbps
TX
Power
dB
RX
Sensitivity
dB
Throughput
Mbps
TX
Power
dB
RX
Sensitivity
dB
QPSK 37 17/27 -83
QPSK 65 17/27 -80 48 13.5/23.5 -82 24 13.5/23.5 -85
16 QAM 112 14.5/24.5 -77 72 13/23 -79 37 13/23 -82
32 QAM 217 11/21 -72 109 11/21 -75 47 13/23 -78
128 QAM 291 10.5/20.5 -66 144 10.5/20.5 -69 71 10.5/20.5 -72
256 QAM 386 9.5/19.5 -60 193 9.5/19.5 -63 95 9.5/19.5 -67

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3.0 Physical Description
Horizon Compact is an integrated Ethernet modem and microwave radio transceiver,housed in a rugged
weatherproof housing. It is provided with two weatherproof connectors, Port 1 and Port 2. Port 1, copper
10/100/1000 Base-t, or optional optical interface, carries data and optional in-band management traffic.
Port 2, copper 10/100/1000 Base-t, carries optional out-of-band management traffic only. When Port 2 is
not in use, a weatherproof protective cap is used to seal the port.
A BNC style connector, with protective cap, is provided for obtaining field strength readings 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.
A high power variant is available, which requires a sun shield to meet temperature specifications.
Figure 3-1Horizon Compact -Copper Interface Variant
Figure 3-2Horizon Compact LED indicators
Port 2
–
10/100/1000 Base
-
t
Out-of-band Management only
(weatherproof RJ-45)
Field strength monitor
connector on side (BNC)
Indicator
LED’s
Breathing Vent
Polarity
Indicator
Port 1
–
10/100/1000 Base
-
t
Data and optional in-band
management (weatherproof RJ-45)
Antenna mount
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Table 3-1
Horizon LED Operation
3.1 Cabling
Both copper and optical interface cabling is supported.
3.1.1 Copper Interface
Two, weatherproof, RJ-45 Ethernet connectors provide data and management connections to the unit
over CAT5Ecabling. Ethernet cablesmustbe wired for a straight through connection (see Section 4.0).
One connector (GigE –Port 1) is for data traffic and optional in-band management. Power (-36 to -60 V
DC) is provided by an optional mains power adaptor and supplied to the Horizon Compact using Power
on Ethernet (PonE) techniques, which incorporates both power and network transient suppression (See
Section 8.1). CAT5Ecable length is restricted to 90 metres.
The second connector (Port 2) is solely for an optional out-of-band management connection, using an
overlay network. If Port 2 is not being used (e.g. in-band management being used), ensure that the
vacant connector is sealed by fitting a weatherproof cap.
3.1.2 Optical Interface
A weatherproof, military specification, multi-pin, connector is provided for Port 2, which includes the power
feed. Port 1has 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 in-band management and
Port 2 is for optional out-of-band management only.
In the optical variant, power (-36 to -60 V DC) is fed to Port 2via a short ‘Y’ adapter cable, which also
includes a weatherproof, in-line, RJ-45 connector for connecting to the optional out-of-band management
overlay network. The power feed wires(see Table 3-2for 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 Transtector surge arrestor unit designed to protect power and network
circuits from transients.
LED Status Description
RF/ModemLED
RED Power ON, FPGA not ready.
Slow RED Blink RF Transmitter OFF. Modem LOS
Steady GREEN/slow ORANGE blink RF Transmitter ON. Modem LOS.
Steady GREEN RF Transmitter ON. Modem OK.
Ethernet LED
Copper Mode
OFFNo link detected on either Ethernet port.
Slow Red Blink Link detected on Out-of -band port (Port 2).
Steady Green Link detected on Data port (Port 1).
Fast Green Blink Link detected on both Out -of-band and Data ports.
Fib
er Mode
(future release)
OFF Transmit is disabled.
Steady Red Transmit is enabled and no link is detected on either Ethernet port.
Slow Red Blink Transmit is enabled and Link is detected on Out of band port (Port 2).
Steady Green Transmit is enabled and a link is detected on Data port (Port 1).
Fast Green Blink Transmit is enabled and link is detected on both Out of band and data ports.
Alarm LED
Steady Green No Alarms
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As an alternative, an existing AirPair ODU composite power and Ethernet cable assembly, which is
compatible with the Horizon Port 2 connector, may be used, provided that the RJ-45 connector (grey
CAT5) at the Transtector end is re-terminated to A T & T GigE standards.The same Transtector type
used in an AirPair ODU installation may also be used.
Table 3-2Port 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 AirPair ODU modem composite cable are 16 AWG,which supports the
maximum length(100 m) when out-of-band management is employed using the combined CAT5 cable.
3.2 Lightning Protection
The Horizon Compact is protected from cable transients and power surges caused by lightning, or other
sources, by means of internal surge arrestor components and external housing grounding points (See
Section 8.0). For the copper interface variant, protection of the connected network is provided by a
proprietary DragonWave PonE power integrator/surge suppressor unit, into which the Ethernet cables are
plugged. The power integrator/surge suppressor is located outside the network equipment enclosure,
close to the network switch/router connection point.
The optical variant requires the power feed and the Port 2 management connection (if used) to be
connected via a Transtector surge suppressor to protect power and network circuits.
3.3 Dual Polarity Radio Mount (DPRM)
The DPRM system allows two Horizon Compact units to be assembled to a single antenna. The antenna
used is no different to that used for a single unit. One Horizon Compact unit is mounted for horizontal
polarity and the other for vertical polarity. Both units can transmit and receive simultaneously. This allows
a link to carry up to 800 Mbps of Ethernet traffic. Although both units can operate on the same frequency
channels, with 30 dB isolation, it is recommended that different frequency channels be used for each unit.
Figure 3-3Dual Polarity Radio Mount

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3.4 Power Switch Radio Mount(PSRM)
For redundancy purposes, the PSRM allows two Horizon units to be mounted to a single antenna. Both
units must be oriented for the same polarity and only one unit can transmit/receive at any one time. The
PSRM looks similar to the DPRM shown in Figure 3-3, but has internal components that only allow one
unit to transmit/receive at a time.
Note that redundant systems do not have to use the PSRM. Each may be separately mounted to their
own antennas if desired. See Section 11.13 for more details.
The benefits of the PS RM are that only one antenna is required, reducing tower real estate requirements,
reducing weight and minimizing wind loading.
Disadvantages include a 4 dB loss in signal when operating on the primary systems at each end of the
link and an 8.5 dB loss in signal when a secondary radio is activated (one end running on Primary and
other end operating on secondary).

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4.0 Installation Requirements
Various installation kits are available. Use the following key to build the desired kit part number:
CODE DESCRIPTION
INK Installation Kit
R1 Horizon Compact Release 1
CONNECTOR OPTIONS
HCN No Connectors or Cables
HCC CopperConnectors,Out -of-BandMgmt
HCI CopperConnectors,In-bandMgmt
HCM Military connector, Copper cables
HCF Optical Fibre Interface
POWER OPTIONS
AC Alternating Current
DC Direct Current
AD ½AC ½DC
LOCATION OPTIONS
NA NorthAmerica
EU Europe
GL Global
Table 4-1lists all the current ordering configurations, for various parts of the world
Table 4-1Parts Required
Part Number Kit Description
NORTH AMERICA
A-INK-HCN-AC-NA -R1 Horizon Compact, No connectors,AC Install Kit
A-INK-HCN-AD-NA -R1 Horizon Compact, No Connectors Half AC, Half DC Install Kit
A-INK-HCC-AC-NA -R1 Horizon Compact, Copper Connectors AC Install Kit ,4 Glands and 8 Connectors
A-INK-HCC-AD-NA -R1 Horizon Compact, Copper Connectors Half AC, Half DC Install Kit ,4 Glands and 8
Connectors
A-INK-HCI-AC-NA -R1 Horizon Compact, Inband MGMT Copper Connectors AC Install Kit ,2 Glands and 4
Connectors
A-INK-HCI-AD-NA -R1 Horizon Compact, Inband MGMT Copper Connectors Half AC, Half DC Install Kit ,2
Glands and 4 Connectors
EUROPE
A-INK-HCN-AC-EU-R1 Horizon Compact, No Connectors AC Install Kit
A-INK-HCN-AD-EU-R1 Horizon Compact, No Connectors HalfAC, Half DC Install Kit
A-INK-HCC-AC-EU-R1 Horizon Compact, Copper Connectors AC Install Kit ,4 Glands and 8 Connectors
A-INK-HCC-AD-EU-R1 Horizon Compact, Copper Connectors Half AC, Half DC Install Kit ,4 Glands and 8
Connectors
A-INK-HCI-AC-EU-R1 Horizon Compact, Inband MGMT Copper Connectors AC Install Kit,2 Glands and 4
Connectors
A-INK-HCI-AD-EU-R1 Horizon Compact, Inband MGMT Copper Connectors Half AC, Half DC Install Kit ,2
Glands and 4 Connectors
GLOBAL
A-INK-HCN-DC-GL-R1 Horizon Compact, No Connectors DC Install Kit
A-INK-HCC-DC-GL-R1 Horizon Compact, Copper Connectors DC Install Kit ,4 Glands and 8 Connectors
A-INK-HCI-DC-GL-R1 Horizon Compact, Inband MGMT, Copper Connectors DC Install Kit,2 Glands and 4
Connectors

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Figure 4-1Horizon Compact Installation
4.1 Hoisting Lug
A hoisting lug is shipped with each Horizon Compact (two per link). Th is can be bolted onto the horizon
with the supplied bolt, using any of the available threaded holes, and used for attaching a line for hoisting
or carrying the unit into position on a tower or pole. Figure 4-2shows how the lug is attached.
Figure 4-2Hoisting Lug
Horizon PonE/surge arrestor
(copper interface)
or Transtector (optical interface)