Western multiplex Lynx SC DS-3 Manual

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Installation and Maintenance Manual
Copyright (c) 2001 by Western Multiplex Corporation. All rights reserved. No part of this
manual may be reproduced without prior written permission from Western Multiplex.
The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice. Western
Multiplex 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. Western Multiplex 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.
Heliaxis a registered product of Andrews Corporation.
Fireberd is a registered product of Telecommunications Techniques Corporation.
Printed in the United States of America
Notice: Y2K (Year 2000 Issue)
All software supplied by and for Western Multiplex products adheres to the four-(4) digit
year nomenclature as required for Year 2000 compliance.
Western Multiplex Corporation
1196 Borregas Avenue
Sunnyvale, CA 94089-1302
TEL : [phone]
FAX : [phone]
P/N: MAN-27701
Issue: January 2001

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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 Western Multiplex may void the user's
authority to operate this equipment.
This device complies with RSS-210 and/or RSS-139 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.
This device is intended to be installed by qualified professional personnel.

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GENERAL TERMS
1.1 All Definitions contained in Western Multiplex's Conditions of Sale
(Western Multiplex document number CS96-8), apply to the
Warranty.
1.2 Subject to the provisions of the Warranty, Western Multiplex
warrants that the equipment described in Paragraph 1.3 shall
conform to their specifications described in Paragraph 1.4 in all
material respects and that the equipment shall be free from
material defects in materials and workmanship.
1.3 This Warranty applies to all original purchases of Western
manufactured equipment and accessories (collectively the
"Equipment").
1.4 This Warranty applies to the specifications contained in the most
recent version of the manual for the model of the Equipment
purchased (the "Specifications").
1.5 This Warranty does not apply to the following items of Equipment
which are covered by the Original Equipment Manufacturer's
warranty:
(a) antenna systems, including coax cable, waveguide, connectors
flex-sections, mounts, other parts of the antenna system and
installation materials;
(b) non-Western manufactured rack mounted equipment that is
assembled wired and tested at Western's factory or supplied as
part of a system, including orderwire items, channel banks,
multiplexers, fuse/alarm panels, remote alarm items; and
(c) equipment which is not listed in Western Multiplex's price book.
1.6 The effective period of this Warranty shall start on the date of
shipment of the Equipment and shall end:
(a) for all unlicensed radio products and for all licensed digital
microwave radio products, two (2) years later;
(b) for all analog microwave radio products, three (3) years later; or
(c) for all baseband products, five (5) years later (in each case the
"Warranty Period").
1.7 The Customer acknowledges that Western does not represent or
warrant that the services provided by Western under this Warranty
will ensure uninterrupted or error-free operation of the Equipment.
RETURN OF EQUIPMENT UNDER WARRANTY
2.1 If an item of Equipment malfunctions or fails in normal intended
usage and maintenance within the applicable Warranty Period:
(a) the Customer shall promptly notify Western Multiplex of the
problem and the serial number of the defective item;
(b) Western Multiplex shall, at its sole option, either resolve the
problem over the telephone or provide the Customer with a
Returned Materials Authorization number (RMA #) and the
address of the location to which the Customer may ship the
defective item;
(c) if the problem is not resolved over the telephone, the Customer
shall attach a label to each Returned item describing the fault
and the Customer's Return address. The Customer shall, at its
cost, properly pack the item to be Returned, prepay the
insurance and shipping charges, and ship the item to the
specified location;
(d) if the Western Multiplex product shall prove to be defective in
material or workmanship upon examination by Western
Multiplex, Western Multiplex shall either repair or replace the
Returned item at its sole option. The replacement item may be
new or refurbished; if refurbished, it shall be equivalent in
operation to new Equipment. If a Returned item is replaced by
Western Multiplex, the Customer agrees that the Returned item
shall become the property of Western Multiplex.
(e) Western Multiplex shall at its cost, ship the repaired item or
replacement to any destination within the United States of
America by carrier and method of delivery chosen by Western
Multiplex. If the Customer has requested some other form of
conveyance, such as express shipping, or is located beyond the
USA borders, then the Customer shall pay to the cost of return
shipment.
2.2 Equipment which is repaired or replaced by Western Multiplex
under this Warranty shall be covered under all of the provisions of
this Warranty for the remainder of the applicable Warranty Period
or ninety (90) days from the date of shipment of the repaired item
or replacement, whichever period is longer.
DEFAULT AND TERMINATION
3.1 Western Multiplex may immediately terminate this Warranty and all
of its performance under this Warranty, upon notification to the
Customer, if the Customer:
(a) makes any unauthorized modifications to the Equipment;
(b) assigns or transfers the Customer's rights or obligations under
this Warranty without the written consent of Western Multiplex;
(c) becomes bankrupt or insolvent, or is put into receivership; or
(d) has not paid Western Multiplex all amounts for the Equipment,
services, or other additional charges within thirty (30) days of
receipt of written notice from Western Multiplex.
3.2 If this Warranty is terminated by Western Multiplex, the Customer
shall remain liable for all amounts due to Western Multiplex.
FORCE MAJEURE
4.1 "Force Majeure" has the same meaning as defined in Western
Multiplex's Conditions of Sale (Western Multiplex document
number CS96-8).
4.2 Western Multiplex shall not be responsible for failure to discharge
its obligations under this Warranty due to Force Majeure.
LIMITATIONS AND QUALIFICATIONS OF WARRANTY
5.1 This Warranty does not apply to any damage, defect or failure
caused by:
(a) any part of the Equipment having been modified, adapted,
repaired, or improperly installed, operated, maintained, transported
or relocated by any person other than Western Multiplex personnel
or a Western Multiplex authorized service agent, without Western
Multiplex's prior written consent;
(b) storage or environmental conditions which do not conform to the
applicable sections of the appropriate Western Multiplex
Equipment Manual;
(c) failure to conform with the Equipment Installation, Operating and
Maintenance Instructions of the appropriate Western Multiplex
Equipment Manual;
(d) external causes, including external electrical stress or lightning, or
use in conjunction with incompatible equipment, unless such use
was with Western's prior written consent;
(e) cosmetic damage;
(f) accidental damage, negligence, neglect, mishandling, abuse or
misuse, other than by Western Multiplex personnel or a Western
Multiplex authorized service agent; or
(g) Force Majeure.
Please see reverse side for additional limitations on damages.
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LIMITATIONS ON DAMAGES (North America)
6.1 THE WARRANTY STATED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS
THE CUSTOMER'S EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY FOR THE
EQUIPMENT; WESTERN MULTIPLEX SPECIFICALLY
DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY
WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE AND OF MERCHANTABILITY.
6.2 WESTERN MULTIPLEX SHALL NOT BE LIABLE IN
TORT, INCLUDING LIABILITY IN NEGLIGENCE OR
STRICT LIABILITY, AND SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY
AT ALL FOR INJURY TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY.
WESTERN MULTIPLEX'S LIABILITY FOR FAILURE TO
FULFIL ITS OBLIGATIONS UNDER THIS WARRANTY
OR ANY OTHER LIABILITY UNDER OR IN
CONNECTION WITH THE EQUIPMENT SHALL BE
LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT OF THE PURCHASE
PRICE OF THE EQUIPMENT. THE REMEDIES
STATED IN THIS WARRANTY ARE THE CUSTOMER'S
EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES AGAINST WESTERN
MULTIPLEX REGARDING THE EQUIPMENT.
6.3 EVEN IF WESTERN MULTIPLEX HAS BEEN ADVISED
OF THE POSSIBILITY OF THEM, WESTERN
MULTIPLEX SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY
INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING THE COST
OF LABOR BY THE CUSTOMER'S OWN EMPLOYEES,
AGENTS OR CONTRACTORS IN IDENTIFYING,
REMOVING OR REPLACING THE DEFECTIVE ITEM;
LOST PROFITS, AND REVENUES; FAILURE TO
REALIZE EXPECTED SAVINGS; ANY CLAIM AGAINST
A CUSTOMER BY A THIRD PARTY; OR ANY OTHER
COMMERCIAL OR ECONOMIC LOSSES OF ANY
KIND.
6.4 THESE LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMERS ARE NOT
MADE BY WESTERN MULTIPLEX WHERE
PROHIBITED BY LAW.
LIMITATIONS ON DAMAGES (International)
6.1 THE WARRANTY STATED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS
THE CUSTOMER'S EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY FOR THE
EQUIPMENT; ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OF ANY
KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY
WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE AND OF MERCHANTABILITY ARE
EXCLUDED TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED
BY LAW.
6.2 WESTERN MULTIPLEX 'S LIABILITY FOR FAILURE TO
FULFIL ITS OBLIGATIONS UNDER THIS WARRANTY
OR IN TORT OR AS A RESULT OF STRICT LIABILITY
OR ANY OTHER LIABILITY UNDER OR IN
CONNECTION WITH THE EQUIPMENT OR ITS
SUPPLY SHALL BE LIMITED, EXCEPT IN RESPECT
OF DEATH AND PERSONAL INJURY CAUSED BY
WESTERN MULTIPLEX'S NEGLIGENCE, TO THE
AMOUNT OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE
EQUIPMENT. THE REMEDIES STATED IN THIS
WARRANTY ARE THE CUSTOMER'S EXCLUSIVE
REMEDIES AGAINST WESTERN MULTIPLEX
REGARDING THE EQUIPMENT.
6.3 EVEN IF WESTERN MULTIPLEX HAS BEEN ADVISED
OF THE POSSIBILITY OF THEM, WESTERN
MULTIPLEX SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY
INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING THE COST
OF LABOR BY THE CUSTOMER'S OWN EMPLOYEES,
AGENTS OR CONTRACTORS IN IDENTIFYING,
REMOVING OR REPLACING THE DEFECTIVE ITEM;
LOST PROFITS, AND REVENUES; FAILURE TO
REALIZE EXPECTED SAVINGS; ANY CLAIM AGAINST
A CUSTOMER BY A THIRD PARTY; OR ANY OTHER
COMMERCIAL OR ECONOMIC LOSSES OF ANY
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DEFINITIONS
1.1 In these Conditions, unless there is something in the subject
matter or context necessarily inconsistent:
(a) "Western" means Western Multiplex Corporation (d.b.a.
Western Multiplex), Sunnyvale, CA;
(b) "Equipment" means the equipment itemized on the
Quotation/Order Acknowledgment;
(c) "International" means any location other than United States
of America and Canada, including their territories and
possessions;
(d) "North America" means any location in the United States of
America and Canada, including their territories and
possessions;
(e) "Order Acknowledgment" means the sales order
acknowledgment provided by Western to the Customer;
(f) "Payment Instructions" means Western's payment
instructions, (Western document P197-1);
(g) "Quotation" means the quotation signed by an authorized
representative of Western and provided to the Customer;
(h) "Shipping Date" means the actual date on which the
Equipment left Western's factory at Sunnyvale, CA, U.S.A.;
(i) "Warranty" means Western's warranty, document W97-1;
(j) "Invoice" means the bill of goods prepared by Western for
the equipment with the shipping and any insurance costs.
1.2 Headings have been inserted in these Conditions for convenience
of reference only and will not effect their construction.
ENTIRE AGREEMENT
2.1 The Quotation, these Conditions of Sale, the Order
Acknowledgment, the Payment Instructions and the Warranty shall
apply to all sales made by Western and shall constitute the entire
agreement by Western and the Customer (the "Agreement ").
2.2 Any terms and/or conditions of sale, which may be included on the
Customer's purchase order form or any communication from the
Customer, that are not identical with the terms and conditions
steed in this document shall NOT become a part of the agreement
of sale unless expressly agreed to in writing in the Quotation.
2.3 Western's failure to object to any terms and/or conditions of sale
contained in any communication from the Customer shall not be
considered as acceptance of such terms and/or conditions or as a
waiver of the terms and conditions of sale contained herein.
2.4 Western shall sell to the Customer, and the Customer shall
purchase from Western, the Equipment in accordance with the
Agreement. Western accepts the Customer's purchase orders for
Equipment and agrees to deliver the Equipment to the Customer
only on the terms of the Agreement.
2.5 No variation of the Agreement shall be binding unless agreed to in
writing by authorized representatives of Western and the
Customer.
PRICING
3.1 All prices in the Quotation are exclusive of all shipping charges
and all applicable taxes including but not limited to, federal, state,
local, excise, sales and use taxes.
3.2 All prices in the Quotation unless otherwise stated:
(a) for North American customers are FOB Sunnyvale, CA,
USA. (New York Uniform Commercial Code); or
(b) for international customers are Ex-Works, Sunnyvale, CA,
U.S.A. (Incoterms 1990).
3.3 All prices in the Quotation include standard domestic packing,
unless a separate line item is provided detailing export or special
packing charges.
SHIPPING AND INSURANCE
4.1 Western shall arrange shipping and insurance when requested by
the Customer, and shall bill the Customer for the Equipment with
the shipping and any insurance costs as separate items, on an
invoice (the "Invoice").
4.2 Delivery dates quoted by Western are to be considered estimates
only. In no event will Western be liable for any loss or damage
resulting from its failure to deliver products within a specified time.
TERMS OF PAYMENT
5.1 The Customer shall pay for all Equipment, including shipping and
insurance in accordance with the terms of the Invoice.
5.2 All Invoices for North American Customers are due and payable in
thirty (30) days from the date of the Invoice.
5.3 International Customers shall make payments in accordance with
Western's Payment Instructions by either:
(a) providing a wire transfer (telegraphic transfer) for the full
amount of the Equipment, shipping and insurance charges
contained in the Quotation or the pro-forma Invoice sent to
the Customer, prior to the Shipping Date; or
(b) establishing an acceptable Letter of Credit (LC) for the full
amount of the Equipment, shipping and insurance charges
contained in the Quotation prior to the order being booked
and accepted by Western.
5.4 If a Customer fails to pay an Invoice when due, Western may,
without prejudice to am other remedy, postpone shipments, alter
payment terms, terminate the Agreement and charge interest on
all overdue amounts the rate of 1.5% per month compounded
monthly (or if less, the maximum allowed by law). Upon demand,
the Customer shall pay all such interest charges and all
reasonable collection fees, including reasonable legal expenses.
SECURITY FOR PAYMENT
6.1 If the Customer is located in North America, the Customer grants
to Western a purchase money security interest in the Equipment to
secure the payment of the purchase price of the Equipment and all
other amounts due from the Customer.
6.2 If the Customer is not located in North America:
(a) despite delivery and passing of risk in the Equipment and
any other provision of these Conditions, the title in the
Equipment shall not pass to the Customer until Western has
received payment in full of the purchase price of the
Equipment and all other amounts then due from the
Customer, and
(b) until the title in the Equipment passes to the Customer:
(i) the Customer shall hold the equipment as Western 's
fiduciary agent and bailee, and shall properly store,
protect and insure the Equipment and shall identify the
Equipment as Western property;
(ii) if the Customer fails to pay Western in accordance with
the agreed payment terms, Western may require the
Customer to deliver up the Equipment to Western,
and, if the Customer does not, Western may enter on
the premises where the Equipment is stored and
repossess the Equipment; and
(iii) the Customer shall not pledge the Equipment by way
of security for any, indebtedness of the Customer, but if
the Customer does so all moneys owed by the
Customer to Western shall, without prejudice to any
other remedy of Western, immediately become due.
CHANGES TO PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
7.1 Western may, without notice to the Customer, make changes to
the specifications of Equipment which do not materially affect the
quality or performance of the Equipment.
EQUIPMENT CONFIGURATION AND EXPEDITING CHARGES
8.1 At the Customer's request, Western may, for a fee agreed in
advance:
(a) reconfigure the Equipment; or
(b) expedite the Customer's order.
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SHORTAGES
9.1 The customer shall not make any claim for shortages (which are
items that the Invoice does not show are on back-order) after
twenty-one (21) days after the date of the Invoice.
RETURNS AND EXCHANGES
10.1 The return of defective Equipment is covered by the Warranty .
10.2 The Customer may only return Equipment that is not defective if:
(a) the Equipment does not correspond with the Customer's
purchase order; or
(b) the Equipment has been ordered in error by the Customer
and Western has permitted the Customer to remedy the
mistake by ordering the correct equipment and resuming the
Equipment and the Customer obtains a Returned Materials
Authorization number ("RMA #") from Western prior to
returning any Equipment.
10.3 Western reserves the right to charge a fee for returned equipment
under Subparagraph 10.2(b) with the amount of the fee being
determined prior to an RMA # being given by Western.
10.4 Authorized returns of equipment under Paragraph 10.2 must be in
an undamaged condition, in the original configuration, in the
original packing materials and within a time period agreed to when
the RMA # was issued.
10.5 If the Customer does not comply with the provisions of Paragraphs
10.2, 10.3, and 10.4, the Customer shall pay the full amount of the
Invoice.
10.6 The party liable for all shipping, insurance and any other expenses
incurred by the Customer in returning the Equipment under
Paragraph 10.2 and for all loss or damage to the Equipment until
received by Western, shall be: (a) for all items returned under
Subparagraph 10.2(a), Western and (b) for all items resumed
under Subparagraph 10.2(b), the Customer.
CANCELLATION
11.1 If the Customer cancels an order before the Shipping Date,
Western reserves the right to charge the Customer a cancellation
charge up to 100% of the amount of the order.
11.2 The Customer shall pay all cancellation charges within thirty (30)
days from date of the Invoice.
FORCE MAJEURE
12.1 Western shall not be liable if its performance of the Agreement
becomes commercially impractical due to any contingency beyond
Western's reasonable control, including acts of God, fires, floods,
wars, sabotage, civil unrest, accidents, labor disputes or
shortages, government laws, rules and regulations, whether valid
or invalid, inability to obtain material, equipment or transportation,
incorrect, delayed or incomplete specifications, drawings or data
supplied by the Customer or others (collectively "Force Majeure").
In no event of Force Majeure shall Western be required to
purchase goods from others to enable it to deliver the Equipment
under the Agreement.
ENGINEERING AND SYSTEM DESIGN
13.1 The Customer is solely responsible for the engineering, design,
integration and normal preventative and remedial maintenance of
the Customer's system for which Western supplies Equipment.
13.2 Western is not responsible for the satisfactory operation of the
Equipment in conjunction with other manufacturer's equipment, nor
for any losses which may occur as a result of a failure of the
Equipment to operate in conjunction with other manufacturer's
equipment.
WARRANTY
14.1 All Equipment is covered by the Warranty.
14.2 THE WARRANTY CONTAINS LlMITATIONS ON THE
CUSTOMER'S RIGHTS AND REMEDIES AGAINST WESTERN
UNDER THE AGREEMENT. THE CUSTOMER
ACKNOWLEDGES HAVING READ, UNDERSTOOD AND
AGREED TO THOSE LIMITATIONS.
DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF AGREEMENT
15.1 If either party is successful in any litigation between the parties
based on the Agreement, the successful party shall recover from
the other, in addition to direct damages, the successful party's
reasonable attorney's fees and other costs of litigation.
INSOLVENCY OF CUSTOMER, ETC.
16.1 Western may cancel the Agreement and suspend any further
deliveries under the Agreement without any liability to the
Customer, and, if Equipment has been delivered but not paid for,
the price shall become immediately due and payable despite any
other agreement to the contrary if:
(a) any proceedings in bankruptcy, insolvency, receivership or
liquidation are taken against the Customer;
(b) the Customer makes an assignment for the benefit of
creditors or commits an act of bankruptcy or insolvency;
(c) the Customer ceases, or threatens to cease, to carry on the
ordinary course of its business, or transfers all or
substantially all of its property;
(d) the Equipment is seized under any legal process or
confiscated; or
(e) Western in good faith believes that the ability of the
Customer to pay or perform any provision of the Agreement
is impaired, or that any of the events mentioned above is
about to occur.
NOTICE
17.1 All requests, instructions and notices from one party to the other
must be in writing and may be given via registered post or
facsimile transmission to the address of the parties shown on the
Quotation or Order Acknowledgment.
EXPORT PROVISIONS
18.1 The Customer shall not, whether directly or indirectly (including
facilitating a third party) export or re-export the Equipment outside
the country in which the Customer has stated these items are to be
used without obtaining the licenses required under ail applicable
rules. The Customer shall indemnify Western against any liability
incurred by Western due to any violation by the Customer of any of
the provisions of this Section, but this indemnity shall not apply if
the Customer reasonably relies on information supplied to it by
Western with respect to export licenses. Upon receipt of a
governmental consent to export the receiving party shall
immediately notify the other in writing.
MISCELLANEOUS
19.1 No waiver by Western of any breach of this Agreement shall be
considered as a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or
any other provision.
19.2 Any provision of the Agreement which is, or is deemed to be,
unenforceable in any jurisdiction shall be severable from the
Agreement in that jurisdiction without in any way invalidating the
remaining portions of the Agreement, and that unenforceability
shall not make that provision unenforceable in any other
jurisdiction.
19.3 The rights which accrue to Western by virtue of the Agreement
shall inure for the benefit of and be binding upon the successors
and assigns of Western.
19.4 The agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of
California including the California Uniform Commercial Code.
However Western may enforce the provisions of the Agreement in
accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which the Equipment
is situated. The United Nations Convention on the Sale of Goods
(The Vienna Convention) shall not apply to the Agreement.
19.5 Les parties ont exigés que cette entente soit rédigée en anglais.

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Table of Contents
1. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL .....................................................................................................................1-1
1.1 MANUAL ORGANIZATION............................................................................................................................1-1
1.2 PRODUCT GUIDE........................................................................................................................................1-2
1.3 ICONS.........................................................................................................................................................1-2
2. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ...........................................................................................................................2-1
2.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION............................................................................................................................2-1
2.1.1 Lynx Evolution: 3 Generations..........................................................................................................2-2
2.2 SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................................................2-3
2.2.1 Transmitter.........................................................................................................................................2-3
2.2.2 Antenna / Antenna Coupling Unit......................................................................................................2-4
2.2.3 Receiver..............................................................................................................................................2-5
2.2.4 System (Single Hop Performance) .....................................................................................................2-6
2.2.5 Digital Line Interface.........................................................................................................................2-7
2.2.6 Auxiliary Connections........................................................................................................................2-8
2.2.7 Temperature and Environment ..........................................................................................................2-9
2.2.8 Power.................................................................................................................................................2-9
2.2.9 Regulatory Information....................................................................................................................2-10
2.2.10 Mechanical.......................................................................................................................................2-10
2.3 FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION...................................................................................................................2-11
2.3.1 General ............................................................................................................................................2-11
2.3.2 Test Points / Power Indicator ..........................................................................................................2-12
2.3.3 Alarm and Status Indicators ............................................................................................................2-13
2.3.4 Controls............................................................................................................................................2-14
2.3.5 Connections......................................................................................................................................2-15
2.4 REAR PANEL DESCRIPTION.....................................................................................................................2-16
2.4.1 RF Connection.................................................................................................................................2-17
2.4.2 DATA Connections (DSX-3 and DSX-1)..........................................................................................2-18
2.4.3 Auxiliary Data Connections.............................................................................................................2-19
2.4.4 Switches............................................................................................................................................2-20
2.5 INSTALLATION ACCESSORIES..................................................................................................................2-22
3. INSTALLATION & ADJUSTMENTS............................................................................................................3-1
3.1 SHIPPING CONTAINER ...............................................................................................................................3-1
3.2 PACKING ITEMS IDENTIFICATION...............................................................................................................3-2
3.3 BEFORE INSTALLATION TASK LIST............................................................................................................3-3
3.3.1 Site Selection Requirements...............................................................................................................3-4
3.3.2 Line-of-Sight and Path Clearance Guidelines...................................................................................3-5
3.3.3 RSL Calculation and Link Budget......................................................................................................3-6
3.3.4 Fade Margin Calculation...................................................................................................................3-7
3.3.5 Availability Calculation.....................................................................................................................3-8
3.3.6 Frequency Plan Determination..........................................................................................................3-9
3.3.7 Power Supply Planning....................................................................................................................3-10
3.3.8 Antenna Planning ............................................................................................................................3-11
3.4 TOOLS REQUIRED....................................................................................................................................3-12
3.5 FREQUENCY CHANNEL PLANS ................................................................................................................3-13

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3.6 MOUNTING THE LYNX DS-3.....................................................................................................................3-15
3.7 POWER CONNECTION AND WIRING ........................................................................................................3-16
3.7.1 DC Power Wiring.............................................................................................................................3-17
3.7.2 AC Power Connection......................................................................................................................3-19
3.8 ANTENNA CONNECTION...........................................................................................................................3-20
3.9 TRANSMISSION LINE CONNECTION .........................................................................................................3-21
3.10 ANTENNA INSTALLATION & ALIGNMENT ..................................................................................................3-22
3.11 DS-3 AND DS-1 (T1) INTERFACE CONNECTION....................................................................................3-25
3.12 DIP SWITCH SETTINGS...........................................................................................................................3-27
3.12.1 Channel Selection ............................................................................................................................3-27
3.12.2 Line Code Selection .........................................................................................................................3-28
3.12.3 Line Build Out Selection..................................................................................................................3-29
3.12.4 Loopback Test Signal Selection (DS-3 only)....................................................................................3-30
3.12.5 Security Code Selection ...................................................................................................................3-31
3.12.6 Input Alarm (Data Loss) Enable/Disable.........................................................................................3-32
3.12.7 AIS Enable/Disable..........................................................................................................................3-33
3.13 SYSTEM TURN-UP TO SERVICE...............................................................................................................3-34
3.13.1 Output Power Adjustment................................................................................................................3-39
3.13.2 Loopback/BER Testing.....................................................................................................................3-40
3.13.3 Error LED Mode Selection..............................................................................................................3-42
3.14 ADDITIONAL CONNECTIONS.....................................................................................................................3-43
3.14.1 Orderwire Connection and Address Selection.................................................................................3-43
3.14.2 Alarm Connections...........................................................................................................................3-46
3.14.3 Diagnostics Port Operation.............................................................................................................3-47
3.14.3.1 Diagnostics Port using RS-232....................................................................................................3-49
3.14.3.2 Diagnostics Port using RS-422....................................................................................................3-50
3.14.3.3 TBOS Protocol and Map..............................................................................................................3-51
3.14.4 AUX DATA (Digital Service Channel) Connection .........................................................................3-53
3.14.5 Monitored Hot Stand-by Protection.................................................................................................3-56
4. TROUBLESHOOTING...................................................................................................................................4-1
4.1 REGULAR MAINTENANCE...........................................................................................................................4-1
4.2 CHANGING FREQUENCY PLANS ................................................................................................................4-2
4.3 USING A SPARE TERMINAL........................................................................................................................4-3
4.4 TECHNICAL SUPPORT................................................................................................................................4-4
4.5 REPAIR POLICY..........................................................................................................................................4-5
4.6 FRONT PANEL STATUS LEDS...................................................................................................................4-6
4.6.1 DATA LOSS Alarms...........................................................................................................................4-7
4.6.2 BER (Bit Error Rate) Alarm...............................................................................................................4-9
4.6.3 RX SYNC (Receiver Synchronization) Alarm...................................................................................4-12
4.6.4 AIS OUT (Alarm Indication Signal).................................................................................................4-13
4.6.5 FAN Alarm.......................................................................................................................................4-14
4.6.6 RADIO FAIL Alarm.........................................................................................................................4-15
4.6.7 FAR END Alarm..............................................................................................................................4-16
4.7 ERRORS IN THE DATA STREAM...............................................................................................................4-17
4.8 INTERFERENCE COUNTERMEASURES .....................................................................................................4-19
4.8.1 Use of a Spectrum Analyzer to Evaluate Potential Interference......................................................4-21
4.9 BACK-TO-BACK TESTING.........................................................................................................................4-22
4.10 BER (BIT ERROR RATE) TESTING..........................................................................................................4-24
5. APPENDICES..................................................................................................................................................5-1
APPENDIX A - DIGITAL LINE INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS...................................................................................5-1

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1. Pulse Density Assurance and Maintenance...............................................................................................5-1
2. DS-1...........................................................................................................................................................5-2
APPENDIX B - REAR PANEL DIP SWITCHES............................................................................................................5-5
APPENDIX C - REAR PANEL DATA CONNECTORS..............................................................................................5-10
Figures
FIGURE 2-1: FRONT PANEL, 5.8 GHZ DS-3 (SINGLE BAND)......................................................................................2-11
FIGURE 2-2: FRONT PANEL, 5.8 GHZ DS-3 (DUAL BAND)........................................................................................2-11
FIGURE 2-4: REAR PANEL, 5.8 GHZ DS-3 (SINGLE BAND)........................................................................................2-16
FIGURE 2-5: REAR PANEL, 5.3/5.8 GHZ DS-3 (DUAL BAND)....................................................................................2-16
FIGURE 3-1: CHANNEL PLAN, 5.8 GHZ (SINGLE BAND) ...........................................................................................3-13
FIGURE 3-2: CHANNEL PLAN, 5.3/5.8 GHZ (DUAL BAND)........................................................................................3-14
FIGURE 3-3: NEGATIVE VOLTAGE DC CONNECTION ................................................................................................3-18
FIGURE 3-4: POSITIVE VOLTAGE DC CONNECTION ..................................................................................................3-18
FIGURE 3-5: AC CONNECTION..................................................................................................................................3-19
FIGURE 3-6: TYPICAL RSL VOLTAGE VERSUS RECEIVED SIGNAL LEVEL (RSL).......................................................3-24
FIGURE 3-7: DS-1 CONNECTION, 9-PIN CONNECTOR ................................................................................................3-26
FIGURE 3-8: DS-1 CONNECTION, MODULAR CONNECTOR (RJ-48C)........................................................................3-26
FIGURE 3-9: LINE CODE SWITCH ..............................................................................................................................3-28
FIGURE 3-10: LINE BUILD OUT (LBO) SWITCHES ....................................................................................................3-29
FIGURE 3-11: LOOPBACK MODE SELECTION.............................................................................................................3-30
FIGURE 3-12: SECURITY CODE SELECTION...............................................................................................................3-31
FIGURE 3-13: INPUT ALARM DISABLE SWITCH .........................................................................................................3-32
FIGURE 3-14: AIS SWITCH .......................................................................................................................................3-33
FIGURE 3-15: TYPICAL RF OUTPUT POWER VERSUS PWR VOLTAGE.......................................................................3-36
FIGURE 3-16: ERROR LED MODE SELECTION ..........................................................................................................3-42
FIGURE 3-17: RJ-11 ORDERWIRE TELEPHONE CONNECTION....................................................................................3-44
FIGURE 3-18: VF PORT AND VF CONNECTIONS .......................................................................................................3-45
FIGURE 3-19: PIN CONNECTIONS, ALARM INTERFACE ...........................................................................................3-46
FIGURE 3-20: DIAGNOSTIC PORT PROTOCOL SELECTION..........................................................................................3-48
FIGURE 3-21: RS-232 DIAGNOSTIC PORT CONNECTIONS..........................................................................................3-49
FIGURE 3-22: RS-422 DIAGNOSTIC PORT CONNECTIONS..........................................................................................3-50
FIGURE 3-23: REPEATER AND HUB TBOS RADIO NETWORK MANAGEMENT ...........................................................3-54
FIGURE 3-24: REPEATER APPLICATION WITH SITE NETWORK MANAGEMENT...........................................................3-54
FIGURE 3-25: AUX DATA CABLE CONNECTION FOR REPEATER/HUB ....................................................................3-55
FIGURE 3-26: AUX DATA SELECTION ......................................................................................................................3-55
FIGURE 3-27: MHS CONFIGURATION .......................................................................................................................3-56
FIGURE 4-1: BACK-TO-BACK TEST CONFIGURATION................................................................................................4-23
FIGURE 4-2: END-TO-END BER TEST CONFIGURATION............................................................................................4-24
FIGURE A-1: DS-1 PULSE TEMPLATE CORNER POINTS (NEW EQUIPMENT)................................................................5-4
FIGURE C-1: DS-1 9-PIN D-STYLE CONNECTOR.......................................................................................................5-10
FIGURE C-2: DS-1 MODULAR CONNECTOR (RJ-48C) ..............................................................................................5-10
FIGURE C-3: VF PORT CONNECTION ........................................................................................................................5-10
FIGURE C-4: ALARM PORT CONNECTIONS................................................................................................................5-11
FIGURE C-5: DIAGNOSTIC AND AUX DATA (TBOS) PORT CONNECTIONS .............................................................5-11

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FIGURE C-6: DS-3 CONNECTIONS (BNC FEMALE) ...................................................................................................5-11
Tables
TABLE 3-A: DC POWER CONNECTION FOR NEGATIVE SUPPLY.................................................................................3-16
TABLE 3-B: DC POWER CONNECTION FOR POSITIVE SUPPLY...................................................................................3-16
TABLE 3-C: ALARM INTERFACE CONNECTIONS........................................................................................................3-47
TABLE 3-D: TBOS MAP FOR THE LYNX DS-3 .........................................................................................................3-52
TABLE A-1: EXAMPLES OF B8ZS CODING..................................................................................................................5-2
TABLE A-2: DS-1 INTERCONNECTION SPECIFICATION................................................................................................5-3
TABLE A-3: DS-1 ISOLATED PULSE TEMPLATES AND CORNER POINTS......................................................................5-4
TABLE B-1: LYNX DS-3 5.8 GHZ SINGLE BAND SWITCH SETTINGS..........................................................................5-6
TABLE B-2: LYNX DS-3 5.8 GHZ SINGLE BAND SWITCH SETTINGS..........................................................................5-7
TABLE B-3: LYNX DS-3 5.3/5.8 GHZ DUAL BAND SWITCH SETTINGS ......................................................................5-8
TABLE B-4: LYNX DS-3 5.3/5.8 GHZ DUAL BAND SWITCH SETTINGS ......................................................................5-9

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1. How to Use This Manual
1.1 Manual Organization
The Installation and Maintenance Manual provides information required to install and maintain the
Lynx DS-3 and to use its many features to the fullest advantage. This manual is divided into the
following sections:
Section 1 How to Use This Manual. Provides instructions on how to most effectively
utilize the information in this manual.
Section 2 Product Description. Provides a brief description and specifications of the
Lynx DS-3.
Section 3 Installation & Maintenance. Explains the Lynx DS-3 installation and
adjustments in detail.
Section 4 Troubleshooting. Provides maintenance, repair and troubleshooting
information for the Lynx DS-3.
Appendices Provides charts and diagrams for radio connections and DIP switch
settings along with other general information.
This device must be professionally installed. Instructions on
setting the transmitter RF output power are contained in
Section 3 of this Manual.
This device is to be used exclusively for fixed point-to-point
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1.2 Product Guide
The Lynx DS-3 Product Guide is a separate publication from this manual. The Product Guide is
used for all the activity typically performed prior to the installation of the radios. The Product Guide
contains the following information:
General Features Description
Ordering Information
Path Planning
Installation Planning
The Path Planning portion of the product guide is critical to the success of the installation and use
of the Lynx DS-3 radios. If you have not performed path planning, consult the Lynx DS-3 Product
Guide to determine the anticipated performance of your radio system link. This information will be
very helpful during installation, troubleshooting and maintenance. General information on path
planning is also available in Section 3 of this manual.
1.3 Icons
Throughout this manual, the following icons are used to highlight areas of special interest and
importance.
Note Practical Tip Caution

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2. Product Description
2.1 General Description
The Lynx DS-3 provides a new level of control and convenience in a digital communications
network. LYNX DS-3 is not a spread spectrum radio but it operates in the U-NII bands. Under
FCC rules governing the U-NII bands, users are not required to have a license to operate the
LYNX DS-3 radios in the United States as long as the radios meet the maximum allowable EIRP
limits. The Lynx DS-3 carries up to 28 DS-1 signals between two locations without the expense
and delay of installing cable or traditional (licensed) microwave. The DS-3 ports can interface any
equipment (such as switches, and multiplexers) that provide a telco standard DS-3 port.
Because each owner controls the operation of the link there is no reliance on any outside
services. Lynx DS-3 operators are able to (1) operate instant links whenever needed, and (2) to
be in control of their own network.
The Lynx DS-3 offers two primary benefits:
❖CONVENIENCE
Easy to install and operate with no user license requirements or frequency
coordination in the USA, including Puerto Rico, and Canada. (Other countries may
require a user license and/or frequency coordination).
❖CAPABILITY
Full transparent DS-3 signals over any line-of-sight distance (typically up to 20 miles,
depending on terrain and governmental regulations).

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2.1.1 LYNX Evolution: 3 Generations
In 1992, Western Multiplex Corporation introduced the original first generation Lynx radios. These
radios were the first radios to provide T1 and E1 point-to-point communications in the world.
In 1994, Western Multiplex Corporation added a significant feature to the Lynx product line. The
second generation Lynx.cp product family provided controlled power, which allowed users to
adjust the radio transmitter output power in order to meet EIRP limits. Also, Western Multiplex
Corporation introduced the first double-capacity radios, the Lynx 2T6 and Lynx 2E6 in this family
series.
The third generation Lynx.sc and Lynx.HD now continues this product evolution by adding many
additional user features, most notably a service channel. The service channel allows radios to
carry additional traffic over the radio link, such as alarms or network management. In addition,
orderwire and remote/far-end monitoring features have been added along with some improved
performance features, such as forward error correction and extended temperature operation. In
addition, the Lynx.sc is available in Fractional Capacities (56 to 512 kbps), and Lynx.HD is
available in 4xT1and 4xE1 capacities in the 2.4 and 5.8 GHz ISM bands as well as 8xT1 and 8xE1
capacities in the 5.8 GHz ISM band.
Lynx DS-3 radios incorporate all the unique features of the Lynx.sc/Lynx.HD generation, e.g.
service channel, orderwire, extended operation temperature, far end monitoring, and network
management.

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2.2 Specifications
All specifications are subject to change without notice.
2.2.1 Transmitter
Both Models
Frequency Selection Rear Panel DIP switches; 7-cavity RF filter assembly
Modulation OQPSK
Single Band Single Band Dual Band
5.3 GHz 5.8 GHz 5.3/5.8 GHz
Output Power (typ.) +18 dBm +18 dBm +11 dBm
Output Power (min.) +17 dBm +17 dBm +10 dBm
Control Range 17 dB min 17 dB min. 10 dB min.
Frequency Range 5284-5316 MHz 5750-5800 MHz 5284-5316 MHz and 5759-5791 MHz
(occupies (occupies (occupies
5250- 5725- 5250-5350 MHz and
5350 MHz) 5825 MHz) 5725-5825 MHz)

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2.2.2 Antenna / Antenna Coupling Unit
Both Models
Mechanics External antenna
Antenna Connection N-type female
Impedance 50 ohms
Single Band Models Dual Band
Recommended 2, 4, 6, 8 or 10 foot 2, 4, 6, 8 or 10 foot
Antenna (not included) parabolic parabolic
Size Gain / 3dB Beam width
2 ft 29 dB / 6°
4 ft 35 dB / 3°
6 ft 38 dB / 2°
8 ft 41 dB / 1.5°
10 ft 43 dB / 1.3°