RACOM RAy3 User manual
Table of Contents
Important Notice .................................................................................................................................. 7
Quick guide ......................................................................................................................................... 8
List of documentation ........................................................................................................................ 13
1. Product .......................................................................................................................................... 14
1.1. Main characteristics ............................................................................................................ 14
1.2. Mechanical interfaces ......................................................................................................... 15
1.2.1. Antenna waveguide ................................................................................................. 15
1.2.2. Unit mounting .......................................................................................................... 15
1.2.3. Grounding screw ..................................................................................................... 16
1.3. User interfaces ................................................................................................................... 17
1.3.1. RJ45 ( ETH1+POE ) ................................................................................................ 18
1.3.2. SFP slot ( ETH2 ) .................................................................................................... 19
1.3.3. DC power ( ETH1+POE ) ........................................................................................ 19
1.4. Service interfaces ............................................................................................................... 21
1.4.1. USB connector ( S ) ................................................................................................. 21
1.4.2. Service WiFi ( USB „S“) ........................................................................................... 21
1.4.3. Service Ethernet ( USB „S“) .................................................................................... 21
1.4.4. RSS voltage ( S ) ..................................................................................................... 22
1.4.5. HW button ( S ) ........................................................................................................ 22
1.5. Status LED ( S ) ................................................................................................................. 23
1.6. Basic technical parameters ................................................................................................ 24
1.6.1. Communication unit RAy3-24 .................................................................................. 24
1.6.2. Diameters of supplied antennas .............................................................................. 24
1.6.3. Production label ....................................................................................................... 25
1.7. Ordering codes ................................................................................................................... 26
1.7.1. Ordering codes for HW units ................................................................................... 26
1.7.2. Ordering codes for Capacity feature keys ............................................................... 26
1.7.3. Ordering codes for other feature keys ..................................................................... 29
2. Accessories ................................................................................................................................... 30
2.1. Overview ........................................................................................................................... 30
2.2. Details ................................................................................................................................ 33
3. Step-by-step Guide ....................................................................................................................... 41
3.1. Service access ................................................................................................................... 44
3.1.1. Choosing right band according the country of use .................................................. 45
3.1.2. Setting units name and location .............................................................................. 46
3.1.3. Setting Ethernet access parameters ....................................................................... 47
3.1.4. Creation of users ..................................................................................................... 48
3.1.5. Applying Feature keys ............................................................................................. 49
3.1.6. WiFi settings ............................................................................................................ 50
3.2. Basic link configuration ....................................................................................................... 51
3.3. Link test .............................................................................................................................. 51
4. Installation ..................................................................................................................................... 53
4.1. Line of sight test ................................................................................................................. 53
4.2. Antenna mounting .............................................................................................................. 53
4.2.1. LEAX-RAy antenna mounting .................................................................................. 54
4.2.2. Jirous antennas mounting ....................................................................................... 55
4.2.3. Other antennas mounting ........................................................................................ 55
4.3. RAy unit mounting .............................................................................................................. 57
4.3.1. Lubrication of the antenna pivot .............................................................................. 57
4.3.2. RAy unit mounting to the antenna ........................................................................... 58
4.3.3. RAy unit grounding .................................................................................................. 59
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4.4. Connectors assembly and disassembly ............................................................................. 61
4.5. Grounding and overvoltage protection ............................................................................... 64
4.6. Power supply ...................................................................................................................... 68
4.6.1. PoE power sourcing ................................................................................................ 69
4.6.2. DC power sourcing .................................................................................................. 69
4.7. Start up ............................................................................................................................... 71
4.7.1. Noise on the site ...................................................................................................... 71
4.7.2. Directing antennas ................................................................................................... 71
4.7.3. Link test ................................................................................................................... 76
4.7.4. Parameters setup .................................................................................................... 76
5. Configuration ................................................................................................................................. 77
5.1. Introduction ......................................................................................................................... 77
5.2. Status bar ........................................................................................................................... 78
5.3. Status ................................................................................................................................. 80
5.3.1. Status - General ...................................................................................................... 81
5.3.2. Status - Radio .......................................................................................................... 81
5.3.3. Status - Switch interface .......................................................................................... 82
5.3.4. Status - Service access ........................................................................................... 82
5.3.5. Status - Radio link statistics ..................................................................................... 82
5.4. Link settings ....................................................................................................................... 84
5.4.1. General .................................................................................................................... 84
5.4.2. Radio ....................................................................................................................... 85
5.4.3. Service access ........................................................................................................ 88
5.4.4. Alarms ..................................................................................................................... 97
5.5. Switch settings ................................................................................................................. 100
5.5.1. Status .................................................................................................................... 100
5.5.2. Interface ................................................................................................................. 106
5.6. Tools ................................................................................................................................. 110
5.6.1. Maintenance .......................................................................................................... 110
5.6.2. Live data ................................................................................................................ 118
5.6.3. History ................................................................................................................... 121
5.6.4. Logs ....................................................................................................................... 126
5.6.5. Programs ............................................................................................................... 127
5.7. Help .................................................................................................................................. 132
6. Command Line Interface ............................................................................................................. 135
6.1. Connection via CLI ........................................................................................................... 135
6.1.1. Telnet ..................................................................................................................... 135
6.1.2. Putty ...................................................................................................................... 135
6.1.3. SSH ....................................................................................................................... 135
6.2. Working with CLI .............................................................................................................. 136
6.2.1. SSH keys ............................................................................................................... 137
6.2.2. Scripts .................................................................................................................... 137
6.3. Configuration with CLI ...................................................................................................... 138
6.3.1. Configuration file .................................................................................................... 138
6.3.2. Firmware upgrade ................................................................................................. 138
6.3.3. Remote unit authorization ...................................................................................... 138
6.3.4. Radio loopback ...................................................................................................... 139
7. RAy Tools app for Mobile devices ............................................................................................... 140
7.1. Menu options .................................................................................................................... 140
7.2. Application availability ...................................................................................................... 141
7.3. Feedback to RACOM ....................................................................................................... 142
8. Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................... 143
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9. Technical parameters .................................................................................................................. 145
9.1. General parameters ......................................................................................................... 145
9.1.1. Overview ................................................................................................................ 145
9.1.2. Link speed ............................................................................................................. 147
9.1.3. ACM switching ....................................................................................................... 149
9.2. RAy3-24 parameters ........................................................................................................ 150
9.2.1. Upper/Lower Limits ................................................................................................ 150
9.2.2. Radio parameters .................................................................................................. 150
9.2.3. Frequency tables ................................................................................................... 152
10. Safety, environment, licensing ................................................................................................... 153
10.1. Frequency ...................................................................................................................... 153
10.2. Safety distance ............................................................................................................... 153
10.3. Professional installation .................................................................................................. 153
10.4. RoHS and WEEE compliance ........................................................................................ 154
10.5. Liability for Defects and Safety Instructions ................................................................... 154
10.5.1. Ownership of product rights ................................................................................. 154
10.5.2. Conditions of use ................................................................................................. 154
10.5.3. Limitation of responsibility ................................................................................... 154
10.5.4. Product changes .................................................................................................. 155
10.5.5. RACOM Open Software License ......................................................................... 155
10.6. Warranty ......................................................................................................................... 155
10.7. EU Declaration of Conformity ......................................................................................... 156
10.8. Simplified EU declaration of conformity .......................................................................... 158
10.9. Country of Origin Declaration ......................................................................................... 160
A. Antenna dimensions ................................................................................................................... 161
B. SSH key generation .................................................................................................................... 162
C. Https certificate ........................................................................................................................... 164
D. Unit block diagrams .................................................................................................................... 165
Index ................................................................................................................................................ 166
E. Revision History .......................................................................................................................... 169
List of Tables
1.1. LED status indicators ................................................................................................................. 23
1.2. Overview of LEAX-RAy antennas .............................................................................................. 24
1.3. Overview of Jirous antennas ...................................................................................................... 24
1.4. HW ordering codes ..................................................................................................................... 26
1.5. Speeds according to Capacity feature keys ............................................................................... 27
1.6. Keys installed in the factory ........................................................................................................ 27
9.1. Parameters 1 ............................................................................................................................ 145
9.2. Parameters 2 ............................................................................................................................ 146
9.3. Link speed and RSS ................................................................................................................. 147
9.4. Link speed according to RFC 2544 .......................................................................................... 148
9.5. ACM switching according to MSE state ................................................................................... 149
9.6. Frequency limits ....................................................................................................................... 150
9.7. Radio parameters, BER = 10-6 ................................................................................................. 150
9.8. Frequency tables 24 ................................................................................................................. 152
10.1. Minimum Safety Distance 24 GHz ......................................................................................... 153
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Important Notice
Copyright
© 2014 RACOM. All rights reserved.
Products offered may contain software proprietary to RACOM s. r. o. (further referred to under the ab-
breviated name RACOM). The offer of supply of these products and services does not include or infer
any transfer of ownership. No part of the documentation or information supplied may be divulged to
any third party without the express written consent of RACOM.
Disclaimer
Although every precaution has been taken in preparing this information, RACOM assumes no liability
for errors and omissions, or any damages resulting from the use of this information. This document or
the equipment may be modified without notice, in the interests of improving the product.
Trademark
All trademarks and product names are the property of their respective owners.
Important Notices
• Due to the nature of wireless communications, transmission and reception of data can never be
guaranteed. Data may be delayed, corrupted (i.e., have errors), or be totally lost. Significant delays
or losses of data are rare when wireless devices such as the RAy are used in an appropriate manner
within a well‐constructed network. RAy should not be used in situations where failure to transmit or
receive data could result in damage of any kind to the user or any other party, including but not limited
to personal injury, death, or loss of property. RACOM accepts no liability for damages of any kind
resulting from delays or errors in data transmitted or received using RAy, or for the failure of RAy to
transmit or receive such data.
• Under no circumstances is RACOM or any other company or person responsible for incidental, acci-
dental or related damage arising as a result of the use of this product. RACOM does not provide the
user with any form of guarantee containing assurance of the suitability and applicability for its applic-
ation.
• RACOM products are not developed, designed or tested for use in applications which may directly
affect health and/or life functions of humans or animals, nor to be a component of similarly important
systems, and RACOM does not provide any guarantee when company products are used in such
applications.
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Important Notice
4. Configuration
Accessing units
- Default IP addresses for Ethernet access: 192.168.169.169/24 (L unit and 192.168.169.170/24 (U unit
- Default IP address for USB/WiFi or USB/Eth access: 172.17.17.17/24 (both units
Ethernet access - set computer IP address within the range 192.168.169.1-255. USB/WiFi or USB/Eth access - IP address
set automatically by DHCP (enabled by default, can be disabled in unit management . Recommended USB adapter must be
plugged in to the unit. Default WiFi setting is without any password (recommended is to set one immediately .
- Web browser access to management: - Antenna Alignment Tool:
http://172.17.17.17 (both units, USB/WiFi or USB/Eth http://172.17.17.17/tk (both units, USB/WiFi or USB/Eth
or http://192.168.169.169 (L unit, Ethernet or http://192.168.169.169/tk (L unit, Ethernet
or http://192.168.169.170 (U unit, Ethernet or http://192.168.169.170/tk (U unit, Ethernet
Defaults: Username: admin, Password: admin no Username or Password is required for Tool
Secure HTTPS access can be optionally used instead (use „secured version“ below main entry to the management and then
accept the https security certificate issued by RACOM .
If the units are linked to each other, the status indicator in management interface states “OK” and status LED “AIR” lights
green. If not, utilize the antenna alignment (see pict. 10 and Antenna Alignment Tool above .
Configuration and backup of basic parameters
- Set bandwidth, channels, modulation, power, IP addresses (do not use the default ones), Access channels (ssh, https..).
- Change the password, restart both units and check the link status (to verify that the parameters are saved correctly).
- Backup the configuration in the ools / Maintenance / Backup / Settings menu. Store the backup file to your PC.
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Quick guide
List of documentation
User manuals:
•RAy3 Microwave Link - User manual
User manual RAy3-24 - this document
•RAy2 Microwave Link1- User manual
User manual RAy2-10, RAy2-11, RAy2-17, RAy2-18, RAy2-24
•RAy2 Microwave Link2- Channel arrangements
Detailed tables of RAy2 frequencies
•RAy1 Microwave Link3- User manual RAy11, 17, 24
User manual RAy11, RAy17, RAy24
•RAy1 Microwave Link4- User manual RAy10
User manual RAy10
Datasheets:
•RAy2 - Datasheet5
•RAy1 - Datasheet6
•RAy1 - SCADA Backbone7
Application notes:
•RAy - Application notes8
Contents of the box
• 2 pc RAy3
•2pcCable bushing set, connectors
• 1 pc Silicone grease
1http://www.racom.eu/eng/products/m/ray2/index.html
2http://www.racom.eu/eng/products/m/ray2tab/index.html
3http://www.racom.eu/eng/products/m/ray17/index.html
4http://www.racom.eu/eng/products/m/ray/index.html
5http://www.racom.eu/download/hw/ray/free/eng/00_letaky/ray-dsA3-en.pdf
6http://www.racom.eu/download/hw/ray/free/eng/08_ray1/datasheet_RAY_en.pdf
7http://www.racom.eu/download/hw/ray/free/eng/08_ray1/leaflet_RAY_scada_en.pdf
8http://www.racom.eu/eng/products/m/ray/app/index.html
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List of documentation
1. Product
1.1. Main characteristics
RAy3 microwave units work as a point-to-point link in a full duplex setting with transfer speeds of up
to 1002 Mbps.
Supported are 2 license-free bands 17 GHz (17.10 – 17.30 GHz) and 24 GHz (24.00 – 24.25 GHz).
Bandwidth can be configured from 3.5 up to 112 MHz, independently for Tx and Rx. Modulation can
be fixed or adaptive and can be adjusted from QPSK to 4096QAM. QPSK modulation could be on the
fly (without data loss) strengthened for higher receiver sensitivity by extremely robust FEC – such
modulation is marked as QPSK-S (S means “strong”). RAy3 microwave links operating in 17 and 24
GHz bands can also be operated as a Short Range Device (SRD).
Fig. 1.1: RAy3 – Microwave link
This link is formed by two RAy units, each equipped
by its own parabolic antenna and accessories to be
fully operational.
Link transparency notes
RAy links are transparent for IP and UDP Ethernet
traffic (practically all protocols passes through including
MPLS and many others) except following packets:
• Management packets targeted for RAy units itself
• Special packets for protocols explicitly mentioned in
this manual which are somehow processed by RAy
units (like PTP)
• Packets which did not went through and were dis-
carded due to capacity limitation and/or policy rules (e.g. Shaping ...).
Hardware concept
RAy product line has been designed to have minimum possible number of hardware variants. Upgrade
of functionality does not result in on-site hardware changes– everything is done by activating software
feature keys (see Section 1.7, “Ordering codes” and Chapter 5, Configuration).
HW models are determined only by frequency bands, because both RAy units have identical hardware.
Transmitting and receiving channels are freely defined by software and technically separated from
each other by cross polarization.
Note
Even all units are hardware identical, default factory settings for each RAy in the pair use
different channels for L and U unit, so the link could be established using default radio
parameters.
Cross polarization means that one side of the link uses one polarization for transmission (e.g. horizontal)
and the opposite polarization for receiving (e.g. vertical). The other side of the link is turned by 90°. It
therefore transmits and receives using opposite polarization with respect to the other unit. The practical
result for users is that RAy units for 17 and 24 GHz must be mounted with reverse polarity on both
ends of the link.
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1.2. Mechanical interfaces
1.2.1. Antenna waveguide
Fig. 1.2: Waveguide pivot
RAy3 link requires the use of external parabolic antenna for
each RAy unit – both for physical mounting as well as for the
wireless transmission itself. Parabolic antennas from different
producers are available.
Radio connection between the antenna and RAy unit is ensured
by the waveguide on RAy unit (located across the holder), where
well lubricated antenna waveguide pivot nicely fits in.
1.2.2. Unit mounting
The RAy unit is mechanically fixed to the antenna by 4x M8 screws (one per each side of Ray unit).
Installation and basic adjustment of the antenna is described in the Section 4.2, “Antenna mounting”.
Attaching RAy unit to it by 4x M8x30 (Allen) screws delivered with each antenna or each mount kit is
described in the Section 4.3, “RAy unit mounting”. For adjusting the exact antenna direction see Sec-
tion 4.7.2, “Directing antennas” .
Fig. 1.3: Antenna and RAy3 unit
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1.2.3. Grounding screw
Fig. 1.4: Grounding screw
Grounding screw is used for a proper grounding of the RAy unit, which
is necessary for its function (ensured by galvanic connection to the
grounded mast through a grounding cable).
One M8 screw (with standard 6-edge head) is delivered with each RAy
unit. Grounding screw has two possible positions (two holes) to be
mounted in. Those are located near the left and right fixing screws of the
RAy unit and both are marked by a yellow grounding symbol and both
are equivalent (second hole remains unused). For more information
about unit grounding see Section 4.3.3, “RAy unit grounding”.
Note
Grounding screw function is to ensure proper grounding of the RAy unit (by a grounding
cable), not for mechanical fixing of the unit.
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1.3. User interfaces
Each unit is equipped with basic mechanical interfaces (antenna waveguide, mounting screws and
grounding screw) and several interfaces for data, power and service purposes located in 3 slots:
Fig. 1.5: Slots ETH1+POE, ETH2 Fig. 1.6: Slot S
Gigabit metallic Ethernet port
ETH1+POE This port is capable of powering the unit with any Power over Ethernet (PoE) power
source working according to IEEE 802.3at standard.
Passive PoE from 20 to 60 V is supported (if DC input is required, it could be injec-
ted through this connector - the voltage range is identical: from 20 to 60 V).
Slot for user exchangeable SFP module
ETH2
A wide range of fibre optics Ethernet modules is available. Both single or dual
mode transceivers can be used. An SFP module with metallic RJ45 interface can
also be used.
The SFP LED
Located on SFP, just next to connectors. It is controlled by SFP module. Its function
is specific for each SFP module. The typical behavior is an indication the received
signal from the optical or metallic link to be within operational range.
USB service connector
S
For USB/WiFi or USB/Eth adapters, see Section 1.4.1, “USB connector ( S )”
RSS voltage output
Red and green connectors (for example 0.547 V means RSS = –54.7 dBm),
see Fig. 1.15, “RSS voltage contacts”
HW button
For service purposes: Internal backup or Factory settings,
see Section 5.6.1, “Maintenance”
Status LED
Visible through semitransparent plug,
see Section 1.5, “Status LED ( S )”
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Note
A set of all necessary bushing parts are delivered with each RAy unit - see a description of
this standard basic accessory SET-RAY3-CON. Additional bushing options for installation
of longer connectors or other equipment are available as well. For bushings installation see
Section 4.4, “Connectors assembly and disassembly”.
All accessories offered by RACOM for proper installation of the complete RAy link setup
(including proper grounding) are tested for compatibility with RAy unit. See accessories listed
in overview and described in details.
Important
All bushings and plugs (including the original plugs in the flanges) must be fitted with O-
rings and carefully tightened. Otherwise, the unit is not protected against moisture intake
through connectors and can not offer guaranteed functionality.
1.3.1. RJ45 ( ETH1+POE )
Fig. 1.7: RJ45 Ethernet connector
RJ45 socket connector marked „ETH1+POE“ is a standard
10/100/1000Mbps metallic Ethernet port. One plastic RJ45
plug for CAT5e and CAT6 cables is delivered with each
RAy unit, ready to be punched to an Ethernet cable.
NOTE: Higher quality and CAT7 compatible RJ45 plugs
are available from RACOM as well – see for example item
CON-RJ45-TLG-CAT6.
This port can be optionally used for power sourcing the
unit by PoE (Power over Ethernet). Both an active PoE
power supply (compliant with at least IEEE 802.3at stand-
ard known also as „PoE plus“) and a passive PoE power
supply (with voltage range 20-60 V) are supported.
Technical parameters of PoE power input:
Supported voltage range is 20 to 60 V, distances up to 100 m. Internal RJ45 pins wiring is :
• (V+) ... 1,2,4,5
• (V-) ... 3,6,7,8
It is possible to use all 8 pins or only 4 pins. Use:
• either 4,5 (V+) and 7,8 (V-)
• or 1,2 (V+) and 3,6 (V-)
• or both simultaneously
All contacts of RJ45 connector are galvanically separated from RAy unit. It ensures galvanical separation
for any kind of PoE power supply as well as for DC power sourcing (made through DC-RJ45 adapter).
More information about usage and installation of available power options can be found in Section 4.6,
“Power supply” and Section 4.5, “Grounding and overvoltage protection”.
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1.3.2. SFP slot ( ETH2 )
Fig. 1.8: SFP slot
„ETH2“ is a standard SFP slot for 10/100/1000 Mbps Eth-
ernet SFP modules, user exchangeable. Both fibre optic
and metallic Ethernet SFP modules are supported. For
optical both single and dual mode fibre optics Ethernet
modules (= 2 or 1 fibers) can be used. CSFP modules are
not supported. RACOM offers all mentioned types of SFP
modules, tested to be RAy compatible as a standard ac-
cessory.
The SFP status LED is located just next to the slot. It is
controlled by SFP module. Its function is specific for each
SFP module. The typical behavior is an indication the re-
ceived signal from the fibre optic or metallic link to be
within operational range.
Do not remove the smaller plastic screw next to ETH2 label.
It is part of the cabinet and assures pressure equalization outside and inside.
Important
It is strongly recommended to use a high quality SFP module with industry temperature
range. The SFP modules listed in Accessories are thoroughly tested by RACOM and are
guaranteed to function with RAy units. It is possible to use any other SFP module, but RA-
COM cannot guarantee they will be completely compatible with RAy units.
1.3.3. DC power ( ETH1+POE )
Fig. 1.9: Power supply connector
Direct DC power source can be used to power the RAy3
unit. Slot „ETH1+POE“ allows to use the DC-RJ45 adapter
as a DC connector. It is equipped by 2 terminals (each 1.5
mm2/ AWG 14) with screws to ensure a perfect connection
with cooper DC power cable. Its other end is then fitted
into RJ45 connector slot „ETH1+POE“ in the RAy unit.
Supported voltage range is 20 to 60 V, both polarities are
supported. Power input is galvanic separated inside RAy
unit. Optional grounding of DC cable should be connected
directly to the mast or to the Grounding screw on RAy
chassis, to ensure proper grounding of the cable. For
grounding to the mast use suitable grounding kit – for ex-
ample see Grounding kits in section Accessories.
More information about DC power sourcing possibilities
and installation can be found in Section 4.6, “Power supply”.
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Fig. 1.10: Power via an DC-RJ45 adapter
Note
DC-RJ45 adapter occupies ETH1+POE port. When used, Ethernet connection to the unit
has to be made through ETH2 port. Possible solutions are:
•If fiber optic Ethernet is used (using the correct type of SFP module), RAy3 unit is powered
by DC through the DC-RJ45 adapter.
• If a metallic Ethernet has to be used together with DC power source, then metallic SFP
module in ETH2 SFP slot is one of valid solutions.
Other valid possibility how to power the unit using DC power source is to use passive PoE
injector or active PoE power supply with DC input and deliver the power to Ray3 unit through
Ethernet cable with RJ45 connector plugged in to ETH1+POE slot.
Fig. 1.11: Power supply possibilities
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