Installation Guide

WIRELESS EXCELLENCE

Microwave Radio (MW)

CableFree LHR - Long Haul Microwave Radio
RFU Mechanical Installation Guide

About Wireless Excellence

About Long Haul Microwave

Founded in 1996 and with headquarters

in Oxford UK, Wireless Excellence Limited
is a leading designer and supplier of
outdoor and indoor Broadband Wireless
communication products.

Using the latest RF technology, our

microwave links operate in all the
popular bands from 4-11GHz, distances
over 100km and net throughput up to
3Gbps full duplex.
Our advanced Full-Outdoor Microwave
Radio provides a platform with IP/
Gigabit Ethernet interfaces, with PowerOver-Ethernet technology to ensure
simplicity of installation in zero-footprint
deployment scenarios.
Flexibility, performance and low cost of
ownership are ensured.

With a complete range of solutions

including Radio, Microwave, MillimeterWave, Free Space Optics, WiFi and WiMax
solutions, customers in over 60 countries
have chosen Wireless Excellence as the
one stop shop solution of choice for
dependable wireless networking.

Wireless Excellence 2015

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Mechanical Integration Guide for LHR Radios

Wireless Excellence Microwave radios are high performance, modern generation wireless networking platforms supporting
IP/Ethernet and STM-1 interfaces, operating from 4 to 11GHz frequency bands and capacities up to 2.5Gbps (using 8+0) or
even higher aggregation.
Wireless Excellence has pioneered the use of Software-Defined Radio,
which enables in-service upgrades, remote configuration, and low
equipment costs.
The LHR platform supports Radio Link Aggregation (RLA) for N+0, N+1
or N+N aggregation applications including a full range of modes.
Resilient N+N protected links are supported with full signal path
resilience in HSB and SD modes.
System Architecture
The Long Haul Radio system consists of one or more Indoor Units
(IDU), Radio Frequency Units (RFUs) and Branching Unit (BU) which contains microwave filters and circulators. These items
are normally co-located in an indoor 19" rack or in an outdoor weatherproof shelter for rooftop deployment sites. The Long
Haul Radio system is normally connected to a single antenna for 1+0 to N+0 applications, or spatially separated antennas for
N+N Space Diversity systems for long links especially when transmitting over water.

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Terminal 1 Integration Procedure

(8GHz RFUs, 3+1/SD)

1A2
1A1

2B2

2B4
2B1

2B3

3C2

3C4
3C3
3C1

4D2

4D1

NOTE: Waveguide parts shown above with markings are labeled with the corresponding number plus terminal Serial Number.
Please ensure parts are not mixed between terminals.

BOX #1 OF 4

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1A6
1A6, 1A1 attached to 1A5 All WG parts attached to the shelf

1A1 and 1A5

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BOX #2 OF 4

2B2
2B1
2B2, 2B1: Packaged inside BOX #2 - All other WG parts attached to the shelf

2B3

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BOX #3 OF 4

3C2
3C1
3C2, 3C1: Packaged inside BOX #3 - All other WG parts attached to the shelf

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BOX #4 OF 4

4D2
4D1
4D2, 4D1: Packaged inside BOX #4 - All other WG parts attached to the shelf

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Shelf Assembly

Mounting bracket screw

Mounting bracket

1.

Assemble shelves on the rack from bottom to top starting from shelf 4.

2.

Install Shelf 4 in the provided rack make sure to give enough space for the integration of the waveguides and remaining
shelves.

3.

Secure shelf 4 mounting bracket screws.

Sample pictures of waveguide labeling and label format.

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1.

Assemble shelf 3 as per below sequence.

2.

Connect 4D1 to 3C2 using the provided screws. Make sure to tilt 4D1 while inserting into the shelfs bottom opening.

3.

Connect 4D2 to 3C4 using the provided screw. Make sure to tilt 4D2 while inserting into the shelfs bottom opening.
Torque waveguide screws from 13 to 15 inch pounds.
CAUTION: Do not set the shelf down on waveguide! Will cause damage or break the flex waveguide.

Note: Due to policy of continuous product improvement, product specifications may change without notice

1.

Install shelf 3 to the rack then temporarily fasten the mounting bracket screws. Leave screws loose so you can
move the rack to align the waveguides.

2.

Connect waveguide 4D1 and 4D2 to waveguide circulators of shelf 4 as shown using the provided screws.

3.

Torque waveguide screws from 13 to 15 inch pounds.

4.

Secure shelf 3 mounting bracket screws.

1.

Assemble shelf 2 as per below sequence prior to installing in rack.

2.

Connect 3C2 to 2B4 using the provided screws. Make sure to tilt 3C2 while inserting into the shelfs
bottom opening.

3.

Torque waveguide screws from 13 to 15 inch pounds.

CAUTION: Do not set the shelf down on waveguide! Will cause damage or break the flex waveguide.

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4.

Install shelf 2 to the rack then temporarily fasten the mounting bracket screws. Leave screws loose so you can move the
rack to align the waveguides to circulators.

5.

Connect waveguide 3C2 to waveguide circulators of shelf 3 as shown using the provided screws.

6.

Connect 3C1 and 2B3 to waveguide circulator of shelf 2 and shelf 3 using the provided screws.

7.

Torque waveguide screws from 13 to 15 inch pounds.

8.

Secure shelf 2 mounting bracket screws.

1.

Assemble shelf 1 as per below sequence.

2.

Connect waveguide 2B1 to 1A1 using the provided screws. Make sure to tilt 2B1 while inserting into the shelfs
bottom opening.

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3.

Connect waveguide 2B2 to 1A2 using the provided screws. Make sure to tilt 2B2 while inserting into the shelfs
bottom opening.

CAUTION: Do not set the shelf down on waveguide! Will cause damage or break the flex waveguide.
4.

Install shelf 1 to the rack, temporarily fasten the mounting bracket screws. Leave screws loose to align
waveguides.

5.

Connect waveguide 2B1 and 2B2 to waveguide circulators of Shelf 2 as shown using the provided screws.

6.

Torque waveguide screws from 13 to 15 inch pounds.

7.

Secure shelf 1 mounting bracket screws.

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Terminal 2 Integration Procedure

(8GHz RFUs, 3+1/SD)

1A6
1A1

1A5

1A2

1A3
1A4
1A6

2B2
@
2B1
2B7

2B3

2B4
1A5
1A5

2B5

2B6

3C2
7
3C3
7

3C4
7

3C7
7

3C5
7

3C1

3C6
7

4D2
7
4D1
7
4D5
7

4D3
7

4D4
7

NOTE: Waveguide parts shown above with markings are labeled with the corresponding number plus terminal Serial Number.
Please ensure parts are not mixed between terminals.

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BOX #1 OF 4

1A6
1A1 and 1A5
1A6, 1A1 attached to 1A5: Packaged inside BOX #1 - All other WG parts attached to the shelf

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BOX #2 OF 4

2B2
2B1
2B7 & 2B3
2B2, 2B1, 2B7 attached to 2B3: Packaged inside BOX #2 - All other WG parts attached to the shelf

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BOX #3 OF 4

3C2
3C3 & 3C7
3C2, 3C1, 3C3 attached to 3C7: Packaged inside BOX #3 - All other WG parts attached to the shelf

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3C1

BOX #4 OF 4

4D2
4D1
4D2, 4D1, 4D5: Packaged inside BOX #4 - All other WG parts attached to the shelf

4D5

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Mounting bracket
screw
Mounting
bracket

1.

Assemble shelves on the rack from bottom to top starting from shelf 4.

2.

Install waveguide circulator 4D5 to waveguide 4D3 and filter 4D4 using screws provided.

3.

Torque waveguide screws from 13 to 15 inch pounds.

4.

Install Shelf 4 in the provided rack make sure to give enough space for the integration of the waveguides and remaining
shelves.
5.

Secure shelf 4 mounting bracket screws.

Note: Due to policy of continuous product improvement, product specifications may change without notice

1.

Assemble shelf 3 as per below sequence.

2.

Install waveguide circulator 3C7 and waveguide elbow 3C3 to waveguide 3C5 and filter 3C6 using screws provided.

3.

Connect 4D1 to 3C3 using the provided screws. Make sure to tilt 4D1 while inserting into the shelfs bottom opening.

4.

Connect 4D2 to 3C4 using the provided screw. Make sure to tilt 4D2 while inserting into the shelfs bottom opening.

5.

Torque waveguide screws from 13 to 15 inch pounds.

CAUTION: Do not set the shelf down on waveguide! Will cause damage or break the flex waveguide.

Note: Due to policy of continuous product improvement, product specifications may change without notice

1.

Install shelf 3 to the rack then temporarily fasten the mounting bracket screws. Leave screws loose so you can move the rack
to align the waveguides.

2.

Connect waveguide 4D1 and 4D2 to waveguide circulators of shelf 4 as shown using the provided screws.

3.

Torque waveguide screws from 13 to 15 inch pounds.

4.

Secure shelf 3 mounting bracket screws.

Note: Due to policy of continuous product improvement, product specifications may change without notice

1.

Assemble shelf 2 as per below sequence prior to installing in rack.

2.

Install waveguide circulator 2B7 and waveguide elbow 2B3 to waveguide 2B5 and filter 2B6 using screws provided.

3.

Connect 3C2 to 2B4 using the provided screws. Make sure to tilt 3C2 while inserting into the shelfs bottom opening.

4.

Torque waveguide screws from 13 to 15 inch pounds.

CAUTION: Do not set the shelf down on waveguide! Will cause damage or break the flex waveguide.

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9.

Install shelf 2 to the rack then temporarily fasten the mounting bracket screws. Leave screws loose so you can move the
rack to align the waveguides to circulators.

10. Connect waveguide 3C2 to waveguide circulators of shelf 3 as shown using the provided screws.
11. Connect 3C1 and 2B3 to waveguide circulator of shelf 2 and shelf 3 using the provided screws.
12. Torque waveguide screws from 13 to 15 inch pounds.
13. Secure shelf 2 mounting bracket screws.

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14. Assemble shelf 1 as per below sequence prior to installing in rack.

15. Install waveguide circulator 1A5 and waveguide elbow 1A1 to waveguide 1A3 and filter 1A4 using screws provided.
16. Install waveguide 1A6 using screws provided.
17. Connect waveguide 2B1 to 1A1 using the provided screws. Make sure to tilt 2B1 while inserting into the shelfs bottom
opening.
18. Connect waveguide 2B2 to 1A2 using the provided screws. Make sure to tilt 2B2 while inserting into the shelfs bottom
opening.
CAUTION: Do not set the shelf down on waveguide! Will cause damage or break the flex waveguide.
19. Install shelf 1 to the rack, temporarily fasten the mounting bracket screws. Leave screws loose to align waveguides.
20. Connect waveguide 2B1 and 2B2 to waveguide circulators of Shelf 2 as shown using the provided screws.
21. Torque waveguide screws from 13 to 15 inch pounds.
22. Secure shelf 1 mounting bracket screws.

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Picture of installing waveguide screws with tool supplied.

For More Information

Please contact Wireless Excellence Limited with any questions related to LHR link installation and deployment

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Due to policy of continuous product improvement, specifications may change without notice

T: +44 (0870) 495 9169

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Wireless Excellence Limited
The Oxford Science Park
G6, Magdalen Centre
Robert Robinson Avenue
Oxford OX4 4GA

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