GigaCom ATX-II User manual

GigaCom
ATX-II Digital Radio
Software Defined IDUTM /ODU
User Reference and Installation Manual
Document Number: MK-MAN-01 Rev: D
Date: August 10, 2007

MK-MAN-01 USA VERSION ATX-II Digital Radio
ATX-II Digital Radio Manual Dwg # MK-MAN-01; Revision Levels: D
Section Drawing No: REV Revised /
Released Reason
MK-MAN-01 A SN Initial Release
MK-MAN-01 B SN GUI Update
MK-MAN-01 C SN ODU Update

ATX-II Digital Radio MK-MAN-01 USA VERSION
Table of Contents
1SAFETY PRECAUTIONS......................................................................................................................1-1
2SYSTEM DESCRIPTION.......................................................................................................................2-1
2.1 About This Manual..........................................................................................................................................2-1
2.2 Introduction..................................................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.3 System Features............................................................................................................................................... 2-4
2.4 Physical Description ........................................................................................................................................2-5
2.4.1 Model Options...........................................................................................................................................2-6
2.4.2 Front Panel Indicators................................................................................................................................2-7
2.4.3 Front Panel Connections............................................................................................................................ 2-7
2.5 System Description........................................................................................................................................2-12
2.6 Consecutive Point Architecture....................................................................................................................2-15
2.7 Power Management.......................................................................................................................................2-18
2.8 Network Management................................................................................................................................... 2-18
3INSTALLATION.....................................................................................................................................3-1
3.1 Unpacking ........................................................................................................................................................3-1
3.2 Notices...............................................................................................................................................................3-2
3.3 PRE-INSTALLATION NOTES.....................................................................................................................3-2
3.3.1 Back-to-Back Bench Testing..................................................................................................................... 3-2
3.4 Overview of Installation and Testing Process...............................................................................................3-3
3.5 Site Evaluation................................................................................................................................................. 3-4
3.5.1 Preparing for a Site Evaluation..................................................................................................................3-5
3.5.2 Site Evaluation Process .............................................................................................................................3-6
3.5.3 Critical System Calculations...................................................................................................................... 3-8
3.5.4 Documenting a Site Evaluation............................................................................................................... 3-10
3.6 Installation of the ATX-II Digital Radio...................................................................................................... 3-13
3.6.1 Installing the ATX-II Software Defined IDUTM ...................................................................................... 3-13
3.6.2 Installing the ATX-II ODU ..................................................................................................................... 3-14
3.6.3 Routing the ODU/IDU Interconnect Cable.............................................................................................. 3-14
3.6.4 Connecting the SDIDUTM to the PC and Power Source.......................................................................... 3-31
4SUMMARY SPECIFICATION................................................................................................................4-1
5FRONT PANEL CONNECTORS...........................................................................................................5-1

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5.1 DC Input (Power) Connector ......................................................................................................................... 5-1
5.2 ATX-II Ethernet 100BaseTX Payload LOC Connector...............................................................................5-1
5.3 ATX-II Ethernet 100BaseTX CPT Connector..............................................................................................5-2
5.4 ATX-II SONET Payload Connector.............................................................................................................. 5-2
5.5 ATX-II STM-1 Payload Connector................................................................................................................ 5-3
5.6 ATX-II DS-3/E-3/STS-1 Payload Connector................................................................................................. 5-3
5.7 NMS 10/100BaseTX LOC Connector............................................................................................................5-4
5.8 NMS 10/100BaseTX CPT Connector.............................................................................................................5-5
5.9 Alarm/Serial Port Connector.......................................................................................................................... 5-6
5.10 ODU Connector...............................................................................................................................................5-7
5.11 T1- Channels 1-2 Connector...........................................................................................................................5-7
5.12 T1- Channels 3-16 Connector......................................................................................................................... 5-8
6APPENDIX.............................................................................................................................................6-2
6.1 Abbreviations & Acronyms............................................................................................................................ 6-2
6.2 Conversion Chart ............................................................................................................................................6-5

ATX-II Digital Radio MK-MAN-01 USA VERSION
1 Safety Precautions
PLEASE READ THESE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS!
RF Energy Health Hazard
This symbol indicates a risk of personal injury due to radio frequency exposure.
The radio equipment described in this guide uses radio frequency transmitters. Do not allow
people to come in close proximity to the front of the antenna while the transmitter is operating.
The antenna will be professional installed on fixed-mounted outdoor permanent structures to
provide separation from any other antenna and all persons.
WARNING: RF Energy Exposure Limits and Applicable Rules for 6-38 GHz. It is recommended
that the radio equipment operator refer to the RF exposure rules and precaution for each
frequency band and other applicable rules and precautions with respect to transmitters, facilities,
and operations that may affect the environment due to RF emissions for each radio equipment
deployment site.
Appropriate warning signs must be properly placed and posted at the equipment site and access
entries.
Protection from Lightning
Article 810 of the US National Electric Department of Energy Handbook 1996 specifies that radio
and television lead-in cables must have adequate surge protection at or near the point of entry to
the building. The code specifies that any shielded cable from an external antenna must have the
shield directly connected to a 10 AWG wire that connects to the building ground electrode.
Do not turn on power before reading GigaCom’s product documentation. This device has a -48
VDC direct current input.
Protection from RF Burns
It is hazardous to look into or stand in front of an active antenna aperture. Do not stand in front of
or look into an antenna without first ensuring the associated transmitter or transmitters are