Cielo Networks SkyLink CG Installation Manual

SkyLink CG Installation Manual
Cielo Networks SkyLink CG

Compact Gigabit Ethernet PTP Radio System
User Installation Manual

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Table of Contents
1 2 2.1 2.2 2.3 3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ......................................................................................................... 6 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION .......................................................................................................... 8 SkyLink CG IDU .................................................................................................................... 9 SkyLink CG ODU Description ........................................................................................... 11 Antenna Description .......................................................................................................... 13 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE .............................................................................................. 14
3.1 IDU ....................................................................................................................................... 14 3.1.1 Unpacking.................................................................................................................... 14 3.1.2 Rack Mounting ............................................................................................................ 14 3.1.3 Power ........................................................................................................................... 15 3.1.4 Grounding.................................................................................................................... 16 3.1.5 IDU-ODU Coaxial Cable .............................................................................................. 16 3.1.6 Customer Ethernet Port ............................................................................................. 16 3.1.7 TDM Ports .................................................................................................................... 16 3.1.8 IDU Network Management Interface ......................................................................... 16 3.2 ODU ..................................................................................................................................... 17 3.2.1 Unpacking.................................................................................................................... 17 3.2.2 Installation Procedure ................................................................................................ 17 3.3 Antenna ............................................................................................................................... 20 3.3.1 Antenna Weights ........................................................................................................ 20 3.3.2 Antenna Mounting Requirements ............................................................................. 20 4 4.1 4.2 4.3 SKYLINK CG IDU CONFIGURATION .................................................................................... 21 Management Connection .................................................................................................. 21 User Name and Password ................................................................................................. 22 IP Address Configuration.................................................................................................. 24
4.4 Radio Link Configuration .................................................................................................. 25 4.4.1 Ports ............................................................................................................................. 28 4.5 4.6 4.7 Save Configuration ............................................................................................................ 31 Link Alignment ................................................................................................................... 31 Link Setup Verification ...................................................................................................... 33
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4.8 Alarms ................................................................................................................................. 34 4.8.1 Actual Alarms .............................................................................................................. 34 4.8.1.1 Ports ....................................................................................................................................... 35 4.8.1.2 MUX...................................................................................................................................... 35 4.8.1.3 Modem................................................................................................................................... 35 4.8.1.4 IDU ........................................................................................................................................ 36 4.8.1.5 ODU ...................................................................................................................................... 36 4.8.2 Detailed Alarms ........................................................................................................... 37 4.8.3 Historical Alarms ........................................................................................................ 37 5 ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS .................................................................................................... 39
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Table of Figures
Figure 1 SkyLink CG Interface Options ......................................................................................... 8 Figure 2 SkyLink CG IDU............................................................................................................. 11 Figure 3 SkyLink ODU ................................................................................................................. 11 Figure 4 SkyLink ODU Label ....................................................................................................... 12 Figure 5 - Antenna with SkyLink ODU ............................................................................................ 13 Figure 6 SkyLink CG Rack Mount ............................................................................................... 14 Figure 7 SkyLink CG Rack Mounting Rear View ......................................................................... 15 Figure 8 SkyLink CG Power Connector ....................................................................................... 15 Figure 9 ODU Polarization ........................................................................................................... 18 Figure 10 SkyLink ODU interfaces and Ground Lug ................................................................... 19 Figure 11 SkyLink CG GUI IP Settings default ......................................................................... 22 Figure 12 SkyLink CG Web GUI Login ........................................................................................ 23 Figure 13 - IP Address Configuration ............................................................................................. 24 Figure 14 SkyLink CG GUI IP Settings..................................................................................... 25 Figure 15 SkyLink CG GUI Maintenance Page ........................................................................... 27 Figure 16 SkyLink CG GUI Radio Parameters Page .................................................................. 28 Figure 17 SkyLink CG GUI Ports Page no TDM module installed ........................................... 29 Figure 18 SkyLink CG GUI Ports Page with T3 module........................................................... 30 Figure 19 SkyLink CG GUI General Status Page ....................................................................... 33 Figure 20 SkyLink CG GUI Actual Alarms Page ......................................................................... 34 Figure 21 SkyLink CG GUI Detailed Alarms Page ...................................................................... 37 Figure 22 SkyLink CG GUI Historical Alarms Page .................................................................... 37
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Table of Tables
Table 1 SkyLink CG Throughput ................................................................................................... 8 Table 2 SkyLink ODU FCC Sub-Bands ....................................................................................... 12 Table 3 - Max IDU-ODU Cable Connection Length ....................................................................... 16 Table 4 SkyLink ODU Bands ....................................................................................................... 17 Table 5 - Antenna Weights ............................................................................................................. 20 Table 6 SkyLink CG IDU Default IP Address .............................................................................. 21 Table 7 SkyLink CG Login Username/Password ........................................................................ 22 Table 8 Cielo SkyLink RSL ODU BNC Voltage ........................................................................ 32 Table 9 SkyLink CG Alarm Codes ............................................................................................... 38
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1 Safety Precautions
PLEASE READ THESE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS!
RF Energy Health Hazard

This symbol indicates a risk of personal injury due to radio frequency exposure. The radio equipment described in this guide uses radio frequency transmitters. Do not allow people to come in close proximity to the front of the antenna while the transmitter is operating. The antenna will be professional installed on fixed-mounted outdoor permanent structures to provide separation from any other antenna and all persons. WARNING: RF Energy Exposure Limits and Applicable Rules for 6-38 GHz. It is recommended that the radio equipment operator refer to the RF exposure rules and precaution for each frequency band and other applicable rules and precautions with respect to transmitters, facilities, and operations that may affect the environment due to RF emissions for each radio equipment deployment site. Appropriate warning signs must be properly placed and posted at the equipment site and access entries.
Protection from Lightning

Article 810 of the US National Electric Department of Energy Handbook 1996 specifies that radio and television lead-in cables must have adequate surge protection at or near the point of entry to the building. The code specifies that any shielded cable from an external antenna must have the shield directly connected to a 10 AWG wire that connects to the building ground electrode. Do not turn on power before reading Cielo Networks product documentation. This device has a -48 VDC direct current input.
Protection from RF Burns

It is hazardous to look into or stand in front of an active antenna aperture. Do not stand in front of or look into an antenna without first ensuring the associated transmitter or transmitters are switched off. Do not look into the waveguide port of an ODU (if applicable) when the radio is active.
Warning Turn off all power before servicing

Warning Turn off all power before servicing.
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FCC Part 15 Statement:

The SkyLink CG IDU complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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2 System Description
SkyLink CG is a split-mount licensed digital microwave solution ideal for individual links or networks carrying only IP or IP + lower TDM payloads. SkyLink CG offers scalable bandwidth from 15 to 310 Mbps. A single Gigabit Ethernet port provides IP network connectivity. Optionally, 2xT1 and 1xDS3 High Speed Interface TDM modules are available.
Figure 1 SkyLink CG Interface Options
The SkyLink CG IDU has a compact size of one RU in height and half 19-inch rack width. The IDU is a rugged single PCB design. In-band and out-of-band management are supported by the SkyLink CG. The SkyLink CG uses a web-based GUI for management. SNMP V1 and V2C support. SkyLink CG radio link capacity is dependent upon the RF channel size and modulation. See Table 1.
Table 1 SkyLink CG Throughput
Modulation 10 MHz 20 MHz RF 30 MHz Channel 40 MHz Size 50 MHz 56 MHz QPSK 15 Mbps 31 Mbps 47 Mbps 60 Mbps 78 Mbps 82 Mbps 16QAM 30 Mbps 63 Mbps 95 Mbps 121 Mbps 157 Mbps 168 Mbps Capacity Bandwidth 32QAM 38 Mbps 79 Mbps 119 Mbps 152 Mbps 197 Mbps 210 Mbps 64QAM 46 Mbps 95 Mbps 144 Mbps 182 Mbps 237 Mbps 252 Mbps 128QAM 110 Mbps 167 Mbps 209 Mbps 276 Mbps 299 Mbps 256 QAM
191 Mbps 239 Mbps 310 Mbps 310 Mbps
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The FCC has the following maximum RF channel sizes. 6 GHz: 11 GHz: 18 GHz: 23 GHz: 39 GHz: 30 MHz 40 MHz 80 MHz 50 MHz 50 MHz
The SkyLink CG interfaces to the standard Cielo Networks SkyLink ODU. Both the SkyLink CG IDU and SkyLink ODU have N-Female connectors for the 50 ohm cable connection. Each SkyLink CG terminal is comprised of an Indoor Unit (IDU), Outdoor Unit (ODU), and Antenna. The following section describes each of the units in detail.
2.1 SkyLink CG IDU

The SkyLink CG IDU provides the network and modem interface for the SkyLink CG terminal. The SkyLink CG IDU is one-half rack width and ships with a bracket to mount in a 19-inch rack. Two SkyLink CG IDUs can optionally be mounted side-by-side in a 19-inch rack. The SkyLink CG IDU has the following interfaces. See Figure 2. Power Input o o o o o o 48 VDC Input 4 pin connector included in box
User Interface Port LAN A 10/100/1000BaseT port In-Band Management supported
NMS Interface Port LAN B 10/100BaseT port Used primarily for management interface. o Required for out-of-band management Not required for in-band management
Can be used for user traffic ensure LAN A and LAN B ports are not connected to the same switch. An Ethernet loop will be created.
HSI (High Speed Interface) TDM Module o o o o Optional TDM Module 2xT1/E1, RJ-48c interface 1xDS3/E3, BNC interface
ODU Interface Type N-Female
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o o o 140/350 MHz user traffic 5.5/10 MHz telemetry
Serial Interface RS-232 o USB Memory o o o USB A Used to download log files from IDU MSYNC indicates Modem Sync with far side IDU. o o Solid orange sync Not lit no sync Solid orange no active alarms Flashing orange active alarm Not lit status error Solid orange no active alarms Flashing orange active alarm Not lit loss of communication to remote IDU or status error Type B USB port Requires separate software program for operation 8 pin modular jack Same pinout as Cisco Console Cable
Status LED
STAT1 indicates if active alarms are present on local IDU
STAT2 indicates if active alarms are present on remote IDU
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Status LEDs
RS-232 and USB-B Serial Interface
USB A Memory Stick

-48 VDC Input
Optional TDM Module User Interface Port GigE Port
NMS (optional User Port) FE Port
ODU Interface N-Female

Figure 2 SkyLink CG IDU
2.2 SkyLink CG ODU Description

The SkyLink CG ODU takes the IF signals from the IDU and transmits the traffic at FCC common carrier frequency bands 6, 11, 18, 23, and 39 GHz. The SkyLink ODU is also available at NTIA and ETSI frequency bands. The ODU mounts directly to antennas (up to 6 feet) with a Cielo ODU mount. Remote mounting via waveguide is available with optional mounts. The SkyLink ODU can be used with the SkyLink and SkyLink CG IDUs.
Figure 3 SkyLink ODU
The SkyLink ODU FCC sub-bands are as listed in Table 2.

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Table 2 SkyLink ODU FCC Sub-Bands
SkyLink ODU FCC 6 GHz 252.04 MHz T-R B1L: 5925 - 6025 B1H: 6175 - 6275 B2L: 6000 - 6100 B2H: 6250 - 6350 B3L: 6075 - 6175 B3H: 6325 - 6425 SkyLink ODU FCC 11 GHz 490 MHz T-R B5L: 10700 - 10890 B5H: 11200 - 11390 B6L: 10855 - 11045 B6H: 11355 - 11545 B7L: 11010 - 11200 B7H: 11510 - 11700 SkyLink ODU FCC 18 GHz 1560 MHz T-R B3L: 17700 - 18140 B3H: 19260 - 19700 SkyLink ODU FCC 23 GHz 1200 MHz T-R B3L: 21780 - 22110 B3H: 22980 - 23310 B5L: 21200 - 21600 B5H: 22400 - 22800 B6L: 21600 - 22000 B6H: 22800 - 23200 B7L: 22000 - 22400 B7H: 23200 - 23600 SkyLink ODU FCC 39 GHz 700 MHz T-R B1L: 38595 - 38805 B1H: 39295 - 39505 B2L: 38795 - 39005 B2H: 39495 - 39705 B3L: 38995 - 39205 B3H: 39695 - 39905 B4L: 39195 - 39405 B4H: 39895 - 40105
Note: 23 GHz, Band 3 covers the 6 channels permitted for conditional operation.
Contact Cielo Networks for ETSI and NTIA frequency band information. Each ODU is labeled with part number information detailing sub-band and low/high TX frequency. See Figure 4.
Figure 4 SkyLink ODU Label
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2.3 Antenna Description

Antennas are available in sizes from 1 to 6 feet depending upon frequency being used. All antennas include the capability to directly mount the ODU to the antenna.
Figure 5 - Antenna with SkyLink ODU
Dual polarized antennas or antennas larger than 6 feet require remote mounting. Contact Cielo Networks for more information.
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3 Installation Procedure
The following section describes the installation requirements for the SkyLink CG IDU, ODU, and Antenna
3.1 IDU
3.1.1 Unpacking
SkyLink CG IDUs are shipped based on max capacity. 15 Mbps (default minimum) 31 Mbps 63 Mbps 95 Mbps 157 Mbps 210 Mbps 310 Mbps Confirm the IDU supports the requirements for the link. SkyLink CG IDUs capacity can be increased by a software upgrade.
3.1.2 Rack Mounting

The IDU is shipped with mounting ears for mounting into a 19-inch rack.
Figure 6 SkyLink CG Rack Mount
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Rack Ear Mounting Hardware Slide nut in slot
Figure 7 SkyLink CG Rack Mounting Rear View
An optional mount is available for mounting two SkyLink CG IDUs side-by-side in a 19-inch rack. Contact Cielo Networks for additional information.
3.1.3 Power
The IDU is shipped with a DC power port connector. The pinout is as follows:
-48V
PS Return
Figure 8 SkyLink CG Power Connector
The IDU does not have a power on-off switch. Once power is connected to the IDU the unit will turn on. Therefore, it is recommended to verify 48 VDC on the power supply connector prior to connecting to the IDU. Connect the IDU power cable to the 48 VDC power supply. Using a voltmeter, connect the positive voltmeter probe on pin 1 (-48V) of the DC connector and the negative probe on pin 4 (PS Return). The connector screw heads may be used as probe points. Turn on the power supply and confirm the voltmeter reads between 44 VDC and 52 VDC. Adjust the power supply output voltage or change the connections at the power supply to achieve this reading.
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SkyLink CG Installation Manual 3.1.4 Grounding

The IDU should be mounted in a rack that is connected to a ground point. The IDU includes a ground point on the front panel. Use the ground cable included with the IDU to the rack ground.
3.1.5 IDU-ODU Coaxial Cable

The IDU has an N-Female Connector for connecting the IDU to the ODU. The coaxial cable carries 48 VDC to power the ODU, Transmit IF (to ODU) at 350 MHz, and Receive IF (from ODU) at 140 MHz. IDU ODU telemetry uses 5.5 and 10 MHz. Ensure the surge arrestor used meets these requirements. Contact Cielo Networks for recommended surge arrestors. IDU-ODU cable distances are based on the type of cable used.
Table 3 - Max IDU-ODU Cable Connection Length
Max SkyLink CG IDU - ODU Cable Connection (Feet) LMR 200 LMR 240 LMR 300 LMR400 LMR 600 LMR 900 152 200 251 391 618 930
Cielo recommends installing two surge arrestors per terminal. One at the grounding block at the enclosure entrance for the IDU and the second at the ODU.
3.1.6 Customer Ethernet Port

The SkyLink CG IDU has a primary User port for customer traffic. The port is labeled LAN A and is a 10/100/1000BaseT Gigabit Ethernet port. The LAN A Ethernet port supports management connectivity to the SkyLink CG IDU when configured to support In-Band Management.
3.1.7 TDM Ports

The SkyLink CG IDU supports optional 2xT1/E1 or 1xDS3/E3 HSI (High Speed Interface) modules. The module simply plugs in to the HSI slot and is automatically detected by the SkyLink CG IDU.
3.1.8 IDU Network Management Interface

The SkyLink CG IDU LAN B port is primarily considered the NMS port. Alternatively this 10/100BaseT Fast Ethernet port can be used for user traffic. Proper network planning is required if connecting to both LAN A and LAN B ports on the SkyLink CG IDU. These ports can be tied connected together internally in the SkyLink CG IDU possibly forming an Ethernet loop back to the customer network. LAN A and LAN B ports should not be connected to the same external Ethernet switch unless the ports are properly configured.
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3.2 ODU
3.2.1 Unpacking
Verify the frequency range supported by the ODU prior to installation. Each link is comprised of a pair of ODUs, Low and High. FCC paperwork will define the transmit frequency for each site. Confirm the installed ODU matches the FCC defined transmit frequency.
Table 4 SkyLink ODU Bands
SkyLink ODU FCC 6 GHz 252.04 MHz T-R B1L: 5925 - 6025 B1H: 6175 - 6275 B2L: 6000 - 6100 B2H: 6250 - 6350 B3L: 6075 - 6175 B3H: 6325 - 6425 SkyLink ODU FCC 11 GHz 490 MHz T-R B5L: 10700 - 10890 B5H: 11200 - 11390 B6L: 10855 - 11045 B6H: 11355 - 11545 B7L: 11010 - 11200 B7H: 11510 - 11700 SkyLink ODU FCC 18 GHz 1560 MHz T-R B3L: 17700 - 18140 B3H: 19260 - 19700 SkyLink ODU FCC 23 GHz 1200 MHz T-R B3L: 21780 - 22110 B3H: 22980 - 23310 B5L: 21200 - 21600 B5H: 22400 - 22800 B6L: 21600 - 22000 B6H: 22800 - 23200 B7L: 22000 - 22400 B7H: 23200 - 23600 SkyLink ODU FCC 39 GHz 700 MHz T-R B1L: 38595 - 38805 B1H: 39295 - 39505 B2L: 38795 - 39005 B2H: 39495 - 39705 B3L: 38995 - 39205 B3H: 39695 - 39905 B4L: 39195 - 39405 B4H: 39895 - 40105
Note: 23 GHz, Band 3 covers the 6 channels permitted for conditional operation.
3.2.2 Installation Procedure

Mount the antenna in the desired location following the antenna installation instructions provided. NOTE: Ensure gasket on antenna circular flange is installed to prevent water intrusion to ODU RF port. Apply supplied lubricant shipped with the antenna to gasket prior to installing ODU. Mount the ODU to the antenna. For vertical polarization, make sure the arrow on the ODU cover is pointed up (handle to the left). For horizontal polarization, turn the ODU 90 degrees (handle up).
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V
Vertical Polarization
Horizontal Polarization
Figure 9 ODU Polarization
Slide the ODU onto the antenna circular waveguide interface and orient according to the desired polarization. Securely engage all four (4) latches. Attach an 8 AWG copper ground wire to the ground stud on the ODU using the nut provided, (M5) and secure it to a known earth ground. Ensure the connections are clean to maintain electrical contact. Before connecting the IDU to ODU coaxial cable, ensure that the IDU is powered off. Attach the coaxial cable with N-type (male) connector to the ODU. Leave a 3 to 4 drip loop and, if desired, coil a service loop to be used in the event the ODU needs to be moved to another position on the mast. It is very important to protect N-type connectors against water. Weather seal all outdoor connectors.
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N-Female Connector IDU to ODU
Ground Lug
BNC RSL Voltage Test Port

Figure 10 SkyLink ODU interfaces and Ground Lug
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3.3
Antenna
Antennas up to 6 feet include a SkyLink ODU interface adapter allowing the ODU to be directly mounted.
3.3.1 Antenna Weights

Table 5 - Antenna Weights
Antenna Size Weight 1 foot 14 lbs 2 foot 27 lbs 3 foot 48 lbs 4 foot 101 lbs 6 foot 185 lbs
Note: Antenna weights are for Andrew ValuLine III antennas. HP antennas weigh more.
3.3.2 Antenna Mounting Requirements

1 and 2 foot antenna mounts to a 2 to 4.5 inch vertical pipemast. 3, 4, and 6 foot antenna mounts to a 4.5 inch vertical pipemast.
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4 SkyLink CG IDU Configuration

This section defines the basic settings required to configure the SkyLink CG IDU in order to turn up and align the microwave radio link. For SkyLink CG IDU configuration it is recommended to have the IDU and ODU connected. Doing so allows the IDU to be fully configured, including frequency and power settings for the radio link. If the ODU is not connected, the frequency and power setting cannot be configured.
4.1
Management Connection
10/100BaseT NMS/LAN B Port o o o o o o o Recommended method Supports Local and Remote Configuration Configuration via Web GUI or Telnet
Configuration of the SkyLink CG IDU is possible via the following connections:
RS232 Serial Port Interface Serial cable, such as Cisco type console cable required Supports local configuration only Configuration via HyperTerminal Useful when IP address of IDU is not known
The following section addresses configuration via the Web GUI using the Ethernet NMS port only. Configuration via Telnet or HyperTerminal is CLI based. Contact Cielo Networks for additional information regarding CLI configuration. The connection to the SkyLink IDU is made via a CAT-5 Ethernet cable for Web GUI. The SkyLink CG IDU ships with in-band management enabled. Connect to either the LAN A or LAN B ports. The SkyLink CG is shipped with two default IP addresses:
Table 6 SkyLink CG IDU Default IP Address
SkyLink CG IDU Default IP Address Primary Secondary IP Address 192.168.0.1 10.10.10.10 Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 255.255.255.0
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Figure 11 SkyLink CG GUI IP Settings default
Cielo Networks recommends that users leave the Secondary IP address at the default value (10.10.10.10 /24) for all deployed SkyLink CG IDUs. This allows the field engineer to use the Secondary IP address if the primary address is unknown. Alternatively, customers can change the secondary IP address. Cielo Networks does recommend that customers use the same secondary IP address consistently for all deployed SkyLink CG IDUs. The Ethernet port of the installers PC used for configuration must be on the same subnet 192.168.0.x (x = 3254) or 10.10.10.x (x = 29, 11254). Launch a web browser and enter the IP address of the SkyLink CG IDU or click on the link below http://192.168.0.1 or http://10.10.10.10
4.2
User Name and Password
SkyLink CG has 3 default usernames for different access levels. Configuration of the SkyLink CG requires level 2 access as a minimum. The default login timeout is 1 hour.
Table 7 SkyLink CG Login Username/Password
SkyLink CG Username/Password Access Level Login Password Capability 1 guest Read Only 2 user test Read/Write for Basic Configuration 3 admin secret Read/Write with full capability
Guest Access level 1 Login guest and no password (field left blank) Guest can monitor the traffic on the microwave link, monitor the quality of the frequency tuning, read out the values from the equipment, (Tx Power, etc.), clear BER tester etc. Maximum of 3 Guests can be logged in the SkyLink CG IDU at the same time.
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User Access level 2 Login user and password test User has the same rights as Guest with additional rights to configure and set the microwave link parameters. Only 1 User can be logged in the device. At the same time up to 3 Guest can be logged in the SkyLink CG IDU. User level access is not granted if an admin level is logged into the SkyLink CG IDU. Administrator Access level 3 Login with a username admin and a password secret The Administrator has the same rights as Guest and User extended with the rights to upload new firmware, specialized radio functionality, and manage users. Administrator is superior to the User level. When the Administrator logs in, any user logged in will be automatically logged out. The SkyLink CG IDU only allows one Administrator to be logged in at anytime that is capable of making configuration changes.
When a user connects to the SkyLink CG, the following login screen appears
Figure 12 SkyLink CG Web GUI Login
Enter the login username and password. Note all menu items shown in this manual are based on level 2 access.
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4.3
IP Address Configuration
The instructions listed in this section of the manual are based on in-band management configuration of the IDUs (default setting). For out-of-band management configuration options please refer to the document SkyLink CG Management IP Address Configuration. In order to communicate to the remote IDU both the local and remote side IP address have to be configured in both SkyLink CG IDUs.
IDU A
IDU B
Figure 13 - IP Address Configuration
Select the IP Tab for the Address Page. Primary IP/Mask: Update to the deployed networks specific requirements. Secondary IP/Mask: o The secondary IP address provides a backup IP address to be used for access. o The secondary IP address is only recognized on the local IDU connected to the users laptop. o Cielo Networks recommends leaving the value at default. o If the IP address conflicts with the installed network Cielo recommends changing all deployed SkyLink CG IDUs Secondary IP address to the same value. Gateway IP: IP address of gateway router. Remote Side IP: IP address of far side IDU. FTP/USB Server: No change required Proxyarp: Leave unchecked. Once apply is selected the changes will be written to W0 memory (start-up memory) followed by an IDU reboot. Update your laptop IP Address accordingly with the new SkyLink CG IP Address values.
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Figure 14 SkyLink CG GUI IP Settings
Note the user can move the cursor over the remote terminal on the top of the GUI screen to hyperlink to the remote IP address (shown in lower left corner of GUI).
4.4
Radio Link Configuration
Radio Link Configuration is required for both the local and remote SkyLink CG IDUs. Cielo recommends customers configure the IDUs in a staging area prior to deployment. Select the Radio tab. The top sheet under the Radio tab is Parameters. The following values have to be changed to the specific values for the microwave link. See Figure 16
Setting o Local Only Changes are applied to the local IDU only. For initial IDU configuration with no connectivity to the far side IDU this can be chosen. o Local + Remote Necessary when link is operational and applying any changes to parameters with a 1) next to the name. TX Frequency o Set the TX frequency for the link per the FCC channel assignment. o The TX Frequency must be within the range of the connected ODU. TXBand(T/R) shows the TX frequency range supported If the band shown is not the expected frequency range change the ODU to the specific one defined for the site. RX Frequency o Set the RX frequency for the link per the FCC channel assignment.
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The RX Frequency is either T/R added or subtracted from the TX frequency If the ODU is a TX Low, the RX Freq = TX Freq + T/R If the ODU is a TX High, the RX Freq = TX Freq T/R The value Actual T/R is the difference between the TX Frequency and RX Frequency input by the user. Verify the Actual T/R value is the same as the T/R supported by the ODU. Max TX Power o Set Transmit Power to the licensed transmit value for the hop. ATPC (Automatic Transmit Power Control) o This box should be left unchecked for path alignment. o Only enable if required for the hop once alignment is complete. o Contact Cielo Networks for additional information. o ATPC RxL box does not need to be changed. ODU Mute o Auto default setting. ODU is transmitting. o Muted ODU transmitter is muted. o For link configuration leave at auto. Actual/Modulation o The drop down list will provide the throughput options based on the purchased key. o Select the modulation option for the IDU. o
RF Channel Size
Total over-the-air Throughput
qpsk_10e6_02 16,04Mb
Modulation FEC Option
Modulation Options QPSK 16QAM 32QAM 64QAM 128QAM 256QAM RF Channel Size 10e6 = 10 MHz 20e6 = 20 MHz 30e6 = 30 MHz 40e6 = 40 MHz (requires Wideband key) 50e6 = 50 MHz (requires Wideband key) 56e6 = 56 MHz (requires Wideband key)
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FEC Option 01 = More FEC Overhead improved RX Sensitivity by 1 dB compared to 02. 02 = Less FEC Overhead more user throughput. The SkyLink CG IDU requires a Wideband Key for 40, 50, and 56 MHz channel operation. If the dropdown list only shows 10 to 30 MHz channel options the IDU is setup for narrow channel operation. For wideband channel operation select the Maintenance tab and go to the Miscellaneous Sheet Design Type 301: Narrow channel operation Design Type 303: Wide channel operation
Figure 15 SkyLink CG GUI Maintenance Page
For a deployed link, change the remote side first and then the local side IDU. Note if changing from design type 303 to 301 the bandwidth throughput available over the radio link is typically less. If user bandwidth requirements exceed the radio link bandwidth the far side NMS may be unreachable due to excess user bandwidth. Increase the throughput of the link by increasing the modulation Actual/Modulation configuration. o Must select setting of local+remote to update remote IDU.
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ACM Operation o Leave unchecked for link installation and alignment. o Once the link is installed ACM operation can be enabled. Apply Changes o Select Apply Confirm Local for radio links that are not connected Select Local + Remote for radio links that are operational. Ensures changes are applied to both IDUs and the link remains operational. Auto Restore Configuration Protection o Note the SkyLink CG IDU includes a link protection mechanism in case an IDU is mis-configured resulting in the link dropping. E.g. Modulation is applied to a local SkyLink CG IDU only instead of local+remote. o Auto-Restore Configuration protection will reload the W0 configuration if the modem is unlocked for 10 continuous minutes. o Auto-Restore Configuration is on the Maintenance Miscellaneous page.
Figure 16 SkyLink CG GUI Radio Parameters Page
4.4.1 Ports
The Ports page assigns radio link bandwidth for Ethernet and, if installed, T1/T3. This page allows the user to manage the bandwidth over the radio link. Especially when the user wants to provide less Ethernet bandwidth than the radio link offers.
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The ports page will update if a T1 or T3 module is installed.
Figure 17 SkyLink CG GUI Ports Page no TDM module installed
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Figure 18 SkyLink CG GUI Ports Page with T3 module
The capacity shown at the top of the page shows the bandwidth available across the radio link TDM Traffic (T3 or T1) is first subtracted from the bandwidth if module is installed and enabled. Ethernet bandwidth o Change Speed value as required for the link. o The value in the Speed box can be higher than the radio link bandwidth available. o Alternatively the Speed can be less than the bandwidth available to limit user throughput. Ethernet Interface o Port page allows the user to change from the default configuration of Auto Negotiation (ANEG) to a fixed port setting. o LAN box indicates the port negotiation. o If Manual Setting is selected the user must ensure the connecting Ethernet port is also set for Manual operation BER o A radio link BER test can be run on the radio link using un-allocated bandwidth. o Cielo Networks recommend that 2 Mbps of bandwidth be allocated for BER testing. BER Test results shown on the Count page o Mode options allows the user the type of BER test performed.
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4.5
Save Configuration
Important Step
Select Write W0 on upper right corner of the SkyLink CG GUI. Memory Bank 0 is the boot up configuration. Failure to save the configuration may result in the link becoming unavailable if power is temporarily lost of the system is rebooted. Alternatively, other operational configurations can be saved to Memory Bank 1, 2, or 3. To run the link at these other configurations select R1, R2, or R3. Go to the Maintenance page for these options.
4.6
Link Alignment
RSL can be calculated using the following formula: RSL (dBm) = PTX + GTX ANT LPath + GRX ANT Where: PTX is the transmitter output power (in dBm) GTX ANT is the gain of the transmit antenna (in dB) GRX ANT is the gain of the receive antenna (in dB) LPath is the Path loss, defined by: LP (dB) = 96.9 + 20log10(F*D) Where: F is the Frequency in GHz; D is the Distance of path in miles
The microwave radio link should be aligned to the RSL value defined for the hop.
The ODU has a BNC port that provides a voltage that relates to the RSL of the link. Connect a digital voltmeter to the BNC port during the alignment process. The following table defines the relation between RSL and the ODU BNC voltage measurement:
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Table 8 Cielo SkyLink RSL ODU BNC Voltage
Cielo SkyLink RSL - ODU BNC Voltage

RSL (dBm) BNC Voltage -10 5.173 -11 5.110 -12 5.046 -13 4.983 -14 4.919 -15 4.856 -16 4.793 -17 4.729 -18 4.666 -19 4.602 -20 4.539 -21 4.476 -22 4.412 -23 4.349 -24 4.285 -25 4.222 -26 4.159 -27 4.095 -28 4.032 -29 3.968 -30 3.905 -31 3.841 -32 3.778 -33 3.715 -34 3.651 -35 3.588 -36 3.524 -37 3.461 -38 3.398 -39 3.334 RSL (dBm) BNC Voltage -40 3.271 -41 3.207 -42 3.144 -43 3.081 -44 3.017 -45 2.954 -46 2.890 -47 2.827 -48 2.763 -49 2.700 -50 2.637 -51 2.573 -52 2.510 -53 2.446 -54 2.383 -55 2.320 -56 2.256 -57 2.193 -58 2.129 -59 2.066 -60 2.003 -61 1.939 -62 1.876 -63 1.812 -64 1.749 -65 1.685 -66 1.622 -67 1.559 -68 1.495 -69 1.432 RSL (dBm) BNC Voltage -70 1.368 -71 1.305 -72 1.242 -73 1.178 -74 1.115 -75 1.051 -76 0.988 -77 0.925 -78 0.861 -79 0.798 -80 0.734 -81 0.671 -82 0.607 -83 0.544 -84 0.481 -85 0.417 -86 0.354 -87 0.290 -88 0.227 -89 0.164 -90 0.100 -91 0.037 -92 -0.027 -93 -0.090 -94 -0.153 -95 -0.217 -96 -0.280 -97 -0.344 -98 -0.407 -99 -0.471 -100 -0.534
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4.7
Link Setup Verification
Once the link is aligned to the assigned RSL value login into the SkyLink CG Web GUI to confirm the RSL value is displayed correctly. The top of the GUI shows both the local and remote RSL values.
Figure 19 SkyLink CG GUI General Status Page
On the General Page, select the Clear button on the bottom of the page. The Clear button clears all counters and acknowledges are alarms in the local and remote SkyLink CG IDU. Select Refresh to refresh the page to update the alarm status for each terminal. The microwave antenna on the top of the SkyLink CG GUI indicates if any alarms are present:
OK: No alarms present Hist: Historical Alarms present but no active alarms. Once acknowledged status changes to OK. Warn: Alarm Present
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4.8
Alarms
The Alarm page has three sheets: Actual, Detailed, and Historical.
Figure 20 SkyLink CG GUI Actual Alarms Page
4.8.1 Actual Alarms

The Actual Alarms page is used to define alarms that are monitored and to set thresholds. Checking the box enables alarm monitoring of the specific function. The Antenna icon will change color to indicate alarm status: Green: No alarm Orange: Active alarm monitored Pink: Active alarm not monitored
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4.8.1.1 Ports
LAN A1 Link: o User Port o 10/100/1000BaseT port o Active alarm if no Ethernet carrier detected o Typically indicates no Ethernet cable connected LAN B1 Link o NMS Port (alternative user port) o 10/100BaseT port o Active alarm if no Ethernet carrier detected. o Typically indicates no Ethernet cable connected
4.8.1.2 MUX
RFI LOS o Radio Frame Interface Loss of Sync o Indicates the radio framer in the modem has loss sync with remote IDU. RFI FER o Radio Frame Interface Frame Error Rate o If FER exceeds the threshold value the alarm becomes active o Recommended FER threshold value: 5 o It is common that this alarm remains active for one minute once two SkyLink CG IDUs link.
4.8.1.3 Modem
Modem LOS o Modem Loss of Sync o Indicates modem is not synced to remote IDU modem MSE Level o Mean Square Error Level o Departure of demodulated symbols from the ideal points in the I/Q diagram due to the presence of noise. The mean square error (MSE) refers to the average of the squared difference between the actual received symbols and the idealized points. The closer the points are in the state diagram - the better MSE level value. o MSE threshold value is dependent upon modulation. Recommended setting is -29. o MSE threshold for each modulation: 256QAM 29 dB 128QAM 26 dB 64QAM 23 dB 32QAM 20 dB 16QAM 17 dB QPSK 10.5 dB
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4.8.1.4 IDU
License o Indicates if a license file is missing, corrupt, or expired o Contact Cielo Networks for assistance IDU Temp o Indicates the IDU temperature has fallen outside the measured range of -5 to 60C HW Error o Indicates a hardware alarm has been set o Check historical alarms sheet for additional information SW Error o Indicates an issue with loaded software o Contact Cielo Networks for assistance
4.8.1.5 ODU
ODU Temp o Indicates the ODU temperature has fallen outside the measured range of 25C to 60C RX Alarm Level o Alarm sets if the Received Signal Level falls below the defined threshold value. o Threshold value should be set based on the operational modulation. ODU Comm o Alarm sets if SkyLink CG IDU is not communicating with the SkyLink ODU. o Typically indicates a cable or connector issue. ODU Alarm o Alarm sets if the ODU issues an alarm. o ODU Alarm Codes (7 bit field) Bit Alarm 0 = RxSynthLock 1 = TxSynthLock 2 = TxPowerFailedAlarm 3 = IfSynthLock 4 = CableAlarm 5 = CableAttAdj 6 = TxPowerDegradedAlarm
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SkyLink CG Installation Manual 4.8.2 Detailed Alarms

The Detailed Alarms page provides specific information for product engineers. Cielo Networks may ask for information from this page when trouble-shooting.
Figure 21 SkyLink CG GUI Detailed Alarms Page
4.8.3 Historical Alarms

The Historical alarms page shows when an alarm is set and reset.
Figure 22 SkyLink CG GUI Historical Alarms Page
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When all alarms are cleared the status will state Hist. Hist indicates there are historical alarms to prompt the user to review. Once reviewed the user has two options:
Alarm History Validation: Selecting this button validates the alarms but does not clear them from the history file. A line will be added indicating the date and time Alarm History log was validated. Clear All Alarms: Selecting this button will clear the Alarm History log. Once the historical alarms have been validated or cleared the terminal status should change to Ok. The user may have to select the Refresh button to reload the screen with the updated terminal status. Alarms are identified as follows:
Event Status o E = Alarm Set (Error) o N = Alarm Cleared (Normal operation) Alarm Code o The next 3 digits identify the alarm by its alarm number. o See Table 9. IP Address o The IP address of the IDU with the alarm is defined. Alarm Name Date and Time of Event
Table 9 SkyLink CG Alarm Codes
Alarm Number 600 601 602 603 632 634 636 638 640 641 649 650 651 652 653 654 655 656 659 660 661 662 Alarm Name g703 p1 link g703 p1 ais g703 p2 link g703 p2 ais lana1 link lana2 link lanb1 link lanb2 link hsi los hsi fer mod los rfi los rfi fer idu_temp odu_temp odu_RxL odu_comm odu_alarm reset hw error sw error system error Description No valid T1/E1 signal on port 1 Detecting AIS signal on port 1 No valid T1/E1 signal on port 2 Detecting AIS signal on port 2 No valid signal on LAN A1 port (Gigabit Ethernet user port) No valid signal on LAN A2 port (internal connection of A-B switch) No valid signal on LAN B1 port (FE management port) No valid signal on lan B2 port (internal connection of A-B switch) Failure of frame/packet synchronization on HSI interface (fiber/4W) Frame failure of HSI interface over limit Failure of frame/packet synchronization on modem interface Failure of frame/packet synchronization on packet based multiplexer (modem) Frame failure of RFI interface above limit Temperature of indoor unit is above limit (-5 throught 60C) Temperature of outdoor unit is above limit (-25 throught 60C) Received level of outdoor unit above defined threshold value Error while communicating with outdoor unit Outdoor unit has non-zero alarm byte SkyLink CG IDU has been Reset Hardware error contact Cielo Networks Tech Support Software error try restarting, update firmware and restart Non-specified system error contact Cielo Networks Tech Support
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5 Additional Questions
Please contact Cielo Networks technical support at 817-488-9473 or techsupport@cielonetworks.com for additional questions regarding SkyLink CG.
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