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Installation Manual
Tsunami Multipoint Version 2.0
Part Number 63179r
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Second Edition, December 2003
Copyright and Service Marks
Copyright © 2003 by Proxim Corporation. All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced without
prior written permission from Proxim Corporation.
The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice. Proxim Corporation shall not be liable
for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing,
performance, or use of this manual or equipment supplied with this manual. Proxim Corporation makes no warranty
of any kind with regard to this manual or any equipment supplied with this manual, including, but not limited to, the
implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
Tsunami™ is a registered product of Proxim Corporation.
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Other names are trademarks of their owners.
Y2K (Year 2000 Issue): All software supplied by and for Proxim Corporation products adhere to the four-(4) digit
year nomenclature as required for Year 2000 compliance.
Regulatory Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Shielded cables and I/O cords must be used for this equipment to comply with the relevant FCC regulations.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved in writing by Proxim Corporation may void the user's authority to
operate this equipment.
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that
may cause undesired operation of the device.
WARNING! This device must be professionally installed!
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Contents
ABOUT THIS BOOK ............................................................................................................................................. 5
Required Software and Firmware .......................................................................................................................... 5
Safety Instructions ................................................................................................................................................. 6
CHAPTER 1. SITE PLANNING............................................................................................................................ 7
General Considerations ......................................................................................................................................... 7
Specific Considerations ......................................................................................................................................... 8
Interference and How to Avoid It ......................................................................................................................... 10
Antennas.............................................................................................................................................................. 11
Path Planning....................................................................................................................................................... 13
PMP Radio Information........................................................................................................................................ 13
CHAPTER 2. DEPLOYING THE BASE STATION UNIT (BSU) ........................................................................ 15
Unpacking the System......................................................................................................................................... 15
Mounting the Base Station Unit ........................................................................................................................... 15
Installing the GPS Antenna.................................................................................................................................. 20
Installing BSU Configuration Software................................................................................................................. 21
Configuring the Base Station ............................................................................................................................... 22
CHAPTER 3. DEPLOYING THE SUBSCRIBER UNIT...................................................................................... 28
Mounting the Subscriber Unit (SU) ...................................................................................................................... 28
Installing the Subscriber Utility Software ............................................................................................................. 31
Aiming the SU ...................................................................................................................................................... 32
Displaying Link Status Information ...................................................................................................................... 33
Confirming Network Activity................................................................................................................................. 35
CHAPTER 4. SYSTEM DIAGNOSTICS AND OPERATING TIPS .................................................................... 36
Radio Diagnostics................................................................................................................................................ 36
Network Configuration Tips ................................................................................................................................. 40
Protecting the System.......................................................................................................................................... 41
APPENDIX A. INITIAL SETTINGS .................................................................................................................... 44
Specify the Desired Modulation (Data Rate) ....................................................................................................... 44
Specify the BSU’s Gateway Address................................................................................................................... 44
Select the Routing Mode ..................................................................................................................................... 44
Change the Frequency Plan and Operating Frequency...................................................................................... 45
APPENDIX B. INSTALLING THE CONFIGURATION SOFTWARE AND UPGRADING FIRMWARE............ 46
BSU and SU System Requirements .................................................................................................................... 46
Installing the Base Station Configuration Software ............................................................................................. 47
Installing the Subscriber Utility Software ............................................................................................................. 48
Firmware Downloads ........................................................................................................................................... 49
APPENDIX C. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................................ 51
Burst-Rate Limit ................................................................................................................................................... 51
Downlink/Uplink Throughput................................................................................................................................ 51
Frequency Plans.................................................................................................................................................. 51
Tx Power.............................................................................................................................................................. 51
Antenna................................................................................................................................................................ 52
Receiver Sensitivity.............................................................................................................................................. 52
Maximum Distance Between Base Station and Subscriber Unit......................................................................... 52
System ................................................................................................................................................................. 52
Standards Compliance and Interfaces................................................................................................................. 53
Configuration and Management .......................................................................................................................... 53
Power/Environment Safety .................................................................................................................................. 53
Physical Dimension.............................................................................................................................................. 54
Installation Details................................................................................................................................................ 54
Optional Accessories ........................................................................................................................................... 54
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Tsunami Multipoint Version 2.0 BSU Models ...................................................................................................... 54
Tsunami Multipoint Version 2.0 SU Models......................................................................................................... 55
Declaration of Conformity .................................................................................................................................... 55
APPENDIX D. CONSTRUCTING POWER AND ETHERNET CABLES........................................................... 56
Subscriber Unit Power and Ethernet Cable......................................................................................................... 56
Assembling the RJ-45 (Woodhead) Weatherproof Connector ............................................................................ 58
BSU Power and Ethernet Cable .......................................................................................................................... 59
Installing the AMP CPC Connector with Shield and Strain Relief ....................................................................... 62
APPENDIX E. LIGHTNING PROTECTION RECOMMENDATIONS................................................................. 63
What is Lightning Protection? .............................................................................................................................. 63
What Lightning Protection is Built Into the Tsunami Equipment?........................................................................ 63
Why is Additional Protection Recommended? .................................................................................................... 63
Recommendation................................................................................................................................................. 63
Physical Considerations ...................................................................................................................................... 64
Where Should the Protection Units be Located?................................................................................................. 65
Lightning Protection Specifications...................................................................................................................... 65
APPENDIX F. TECHNICAL SUPPORT.............................................................................................................. 67
Figures
Figure 1. BSU Wind Loading Analysis..................................................................................................................9
Figure 2. SU Wind Loading Analysis ....................................................................................................................9
Figure 3. BSU Azimuth Antenna Pattern ............................................................................................................11
Figure 4. BSU Elevation Antenna Pattern ..........................................................................................................12
Figure 5. SU Antenna Pattern.............................................................................................................................12
Figure 6. Base Station Unit Components ...........................................................................................................15
Figure 7. BSU Mounting Hardware.....................................................................................................................16
Figure 8. GPS Antenna Mounted on BSU ..........................................................................................................21
Figure 9. Subscriber Unit Installation Kit ............................................................................................................28
Figure 10. BSU Log ............................................................................................................................................36
Figure 11. SU Log 1............................................................................................................................................37
Figure 12. SU Log 2............................................................................................................................................38
Figure 13. Password Definition/Usage Diagram.................................................................................................42
Figure 14. Fresnel Zones....................................................................................................................................52
Figure 15. 8-Pin DIN and RJ-45 Contact Arrangements ....................................................................................56
Figure 16. Soldered Wires on 8-Pin DIN Connector...........................................................................................57
Figure 17. Metal Shell Placed Over 8-Pin DIN Connector .................................................................................57
Figure 18. Jacket Placed Over 8-Pin DIN Connector .........................................................................................58
Figure 19. CAT5 Cable with Insulation Removed...............................................................................................58
Figure 20. Wires Crimped into RJ-45 Connector................................................................................................58
Figure 21. Woodhead Cover Placed Over RJ-45 Connector .............................................................................59
Figure 22. End Nut Seated on RJ-45 Connector................................................................................................59
Figure 23. 18-Pin Positronic Connector..............................................................................................................59
Figure 24. BSU Power and Ethernet Cable Connectors ....................................................................................60
Figure 25. Crimping Styles and Insertion ...........................................................................................................61
Figure 26. Indoor Portion of Power and Ethernet Cable.....................................................................................61
Figure 27. Wire Preparation................................................................................................................................61
Figure 28. BSU Cable Construction Tools..........................................................................................................62
Figure 29. 8-Pin AMP Connector........................................................................................................................62
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About This Book
The following documents comprise the Tsunami Multipoint documentation set.
▪The Tsunami Multipoint BSU Quick Install provides just enough information for the experienced professional to
install the Tsunami Multipoint BSU.
▪The Tsunami Multipoint SU Quick Install provides just enough information for the experienced professional to
install the Tsunami Multipoint SU.
▪The Tsunami Multipoint Installation Guide provides detailed installation information for the less experienced
professional to install and initially configure the Tsunami Multipoint system. If you are uncertain about any of
the procedures in the Quick Install, refer to this document on the Tsunami Multipoint CD.
▪The Tsunami Multipoint Reference Manual provides conceptual, advanced configuration, and command
reference information about the Tsunami Multipoint system. See the Reference Manual for information about:
Routing modesº
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Active Interference Rejection (A.I.R.)
Priority Queuing
Advanced Configuration Options
Command Reference
Troubleshooting
REQUIRED SOFTWARE AND FIRMWARE
Four major pieces of software are required to install the SU and BSU:
• Tsunami Multipoint Base Station Configuration Software Version 2.0
• Tsunami Subscriber Utility 2.0 (packaged with BSU Configuration Software Version 2.0)
• BSU firmware Version 2.0 binary code, identified as PMP_BSU_release2-0.mot
• SU firmware Version 2.0 binary code, identified as PMP_SU_release2-0.mot
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING! IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: DO NOT DISCARD!
▪Review this guide for important installation instructions BEFORE you attempt to install this product.
▪This product is intended to be installed, used, and maintained by experienced telecommunications personnel
only.
▪This product has been evaluated to the U.S. and Canadian (Bi-National) Standard for Safety of Information
Technology Equipment, including Electrical Business Equipment, CAN/CSA C22.2, No. 950-95 * UL 1950,
Third Edition, including revisions through revision date March 1, 1998, which are based on the Fourth
Amendment to IEC 950, Second Edition. In addition, this product was also evaluated to the applicable
requirements in UL 1950, Annex NAE.
WARNING! This unit is intended for installation in accordance with Articles 110-18, 110-26, and 110-27
of the United States National Electric Code ANSI/NFPA 70; and per the applicable Articles
in the Canadian Electric Code.
▪This equipment must be installed in accordance with Article 810 of the United States National Electrical Code.
▪Equipment is to be used with, and powered by, the power supplies provided only. A 15-Amp circuit breaker is
required at the power source.
▪Lightning surge protection is provided by the power supplies included with this product. Do not use any devices
for this purpose other than those recommended by Proxim Corporation.
WARNING! This equipment is intended to be earthed. Use proper grounding methods. A 10 AWG
earthing conductor at a minimum is to be used for this purpose.
▪Do not connect or disconnect the power cable to the equipment when the power supply is plugged in an AC
outlet.
▪Servicing of this product should be performed by trained personnel only. Do not disassemble this product. By
opening or removing any covers you may expose yourself to hazardous energy parts. Incorrect reassembly of
this product can cause a malfunction, and/or electrical shock, when the unit is subsequently used.
▪Do not insert any objects of any shape or size inside this product while powered. Objects may contact haz-
ardous energy parts that could result in a risk of fire or personal injury.
▪Do not spill any liquids of any kind on or inside this product.
▪The maximum room ambient temperature (Tmra) for this product is –33 to +65 degrees Centigrade. The
ambient temperature range for the power supply is 0-55 degrees Centigrade. Consideration should be given to
installing this equipment in an environment compatible with the Tmra..
▪Equipment is suitable for mounting on concrete or other noncombustible surface only.
▪Do not remove or alter the Marking label provided on this product.
▪The Base Station Unit operates at -48Vdc/1 A. The Subscriber Unit operates at +28Vdc/0.6 A.
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Chapter 1. Site Planning
The installation of a wireless network requires much the same basic planning as any wired network. The main
difference is that the wireless signal requires some additional planning. This planning includes RF path planning,
site preparation, and installation of outdoor components, such as outdoor units, antennas, lightning protection
devices, and cabling suitable for outdoor conditions.
Although the technology implemented in this broadband fixed wireless system can make use of multi-path signals
to reduce the effect of obstructions in the path, the characteristics of the path must be carefully examined. With this
knowledge, components and network requirements can be correctly planned for your specific application.
This section provides insight into the planning necessary to prepare your site for your broadband fixed wireless
system.
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
A basic consideration is the physical location of the sites at each end of the link. Because microwave signals travel
in a straight line, a clear line-of-sight between antennas is ideal. Frequently, however, the locations of the desired
links are fixed. When you cannot achieve a clear line-of-sight, you must plan accordingly.
Other general site considerations include:
▪Whether a tower must be constructed (and whether permits are required)
▪Possibility of future obstructions
Will trees grow high enough to interfere with the signal? Are there plans to erect buildings between the
sites that may obstruct the path?
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▪Availability of grounding
Good grounding is important. Also, in areas prone to lightning, a lightning arrestor is strongly
recommended.
▪Distance between the indoor portion of the system and the user’s network.
▪Whether the SU may potentially be served by different BSUs. Prior to installation, try to determine the best
BSU access and available sighting location.
▪Whether strong RF interference exists in the neighborhood, within or adjacent to the operating frequency.
The following sections are provided to help you determine which information is critical to your site, and to aid in the
decision-making process.
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SPECIFIC CONSIDERATIONS
Weather
You should research any unusual weather conditions common to the site location. These conditions can include
excessive amounts of rain, wind velocity, or extreme temperature ranges. If extreme conditions exist that may
affect the integrity of the radio link, take these conditions into consideration early in the planning process.
Rain
Except in extreme conditions, attenuation (weakening of the signal) due to rain does not require serious
consideration for frequencies up to the range of 6 GHz. When microwave frequencies are at the 10-12 GHz range
or higher, attenuation due to rain becomes much more of a concern, especially in areas where rainfall is of high
density and long duration. The systems discussed in this manual operate at frequencies below 6 GHz, so rain is
not a concern.
Temperature
Temperature can adversely affect the radio link when phenomena such as temperature inversion or very still air
accompanied by stratification occur. Temperature inversion can negate clearances; still air, along with
stratification, can cause severe refractive or reflective conditions, with unpredictable results.
Temperature inversions and stratification can also cause ducting, which may increase the potential for interference
between systems that do not normally interfere with each other. Where these conditions exist, you should use
shorter paths and adequate clearance.
Wind
Any system components mounted outdoors are subject to the effect of wind. You should know the direction and
velocity of the wind common to the site. Antennas and their supporting structures must be able to prevent these
forces from affecting the antenna or causing damage to the building or tower on which the components are
mounted. Antenna designs react differently to wind forces. This is known as wind loading.
BSU and SU Wind Loading
Maximum operational wind speed during operation of BSUs and SUs is 50 m/s (112mph).
Survivable wind speed (tested to equivalent speed) is 90m/s (200mph).
The wind loading effect of the BSU and SU on their respective mounting masts is provided in Figure 1 (BSU) and
Figure 2 (SU). The units of force in pounds can be converted to metric units by multiplying by 4.45 to obtain
newtons, or by 0.45 to obtain kilograms of force. Similarly, foot-pounds can be multiplied by 1.36 to obtain Newton-
meters, or by 0.138 to obtain kgm-meters.
Note: For definitions of wind loading specifications for antennas and towers, refer to TIA/EIA-195 (for antennas)
or TIA/EIA-222 (for towers) specifications.
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Figure 1. BSU Wind Loading Analysis
Figure 2. SU Wind Loading Analysis
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