Ceragon FibeAir 1500 - Operation and Installation Manual

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Microwave Radio System
Installation and
Operation Manual
P/N BM-0001- 2 Rev – 0.2

January, 1999
TM
FibeAir 1500
Installation and Operation Manual
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Electronic Emission Notices

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules, ETSI 300-328, UL, UL/C, TUV/GS, and CE.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
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Any changes or modifications of equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment and the company’s warranty.
FibeAir 1500™ Installation & Operation Manual
Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
1.1. General ................................................................................................................................................1-1
1.2. Features...............................................................................................................................................1-2
1.3. Applications .........................................................................................................................................1-2
1.3.1. SONET/SDH Networks .........................................................................................................1-3
1.3.2. Cellular Networks - MSC to BSC UPSR Ring .......................................................................1-4
1.3.3. Microwave ATM Networks ....................................................................................................1-4
1.3.4. Corporate / Campus Networks..............................................................................................1-5
1.3.5. LMDS Backhaul ....................................................................................................................1-6
1.4. System Overview.................................................................................................................................1-7
1.4.1. General .................................................................................................................................1-7
1.4.2. FibeAir 1500 main LRUs .......................................................................................................1-7
1.1.3. Interfaces ..............................................................................................................................1-9
CHAPTER 2 THEORY OF OPERATION

2.1. System Block Diagram ........................................................................................................................2-1
2.2. In Door Unit (IDU) ................................................................................................................................2-2
2.2.1. Multiplexer .............................................................................................................................2-2
2.2.2. MODEM ................................................................................................................................2-3
2.2.3. Manager Module ...................................................................................................................2-4
2.2.4. Cable Interfaces ....................................................................................................................2-4
2.2.5. Power Supplies .....................................................................................................................2-5
2.3. Out Door Unit (IDU) .............................................................................................................................2-5
CHAPTER 3 INSTALLATION
3.1. General ................................................................................................................................................3-1
3.2. Unpacking Equipment..........................................................................................................................3-1
3.3. Site Requirements ...............................................................................................................................3-1
3.4. Before Installing the ODU ....................................................................................................................3-2
3.5. Required Components and Equipment................................................................................................3-2
3.5.1. Required System Components .............................................................................................3-2
3.5.2. Required Tools ......................................................................................................................3-3
3.5.3. Loal Management PC Hardware Requirements ...................................................................3-3
3.6. Suggested Pole Installation .................................................................................................................3-3
3.7. Flow of Operations...............................................................................................................................3-5
3.8. Installing the IDU − Rack Mount Assembly..........................................................................................3-6
3.9. Installation Instructions ........................................................................................................................3-7
3.9.1. IDU Power On .......................................................................................................................3-7
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3.9.2. Setting IP addresses for the Ethernet and serial ports ..........................................................3-7
3.9.3. Installing the GiganetView Management Software................................................................3-7
3.9.4. Connecting to the Ethernet Port ............................................................................................3-8
3.9.5. Connecting to a PPP/SLIP Port.............................................................................................3-8
3.9.6. Installing a PPP/SLIP Driver..................................................................................................3-8
3.9.7. Setting the Baud Rate (for serial connections) ......................................................................3-9
3.9.8. Connecting to the IDU using the serial port.........................................................................3-10
3.9.9. Setting Local Tx Frequency Channel ..................................................................................3-12
3.9.10. Setting Transmitted Power, Antenna Diameter and
Operating Distance..............................................................................................................3-15
3.9.11. Viewing the Expected Signal Level .....................................................................................3-16
3.9.12. Exiting the GiganetView ......................................................................................................3-17
3.9.13. Installing a One Foot Antenna Assembly ............................................................................3-17
3.9.14. Initial Antenna Alignment − Using the Headset ..................................................................3-25
3.9.15. Alignment Verification − Checking Actual Receive Level ....................................................3-26
3.9.16. Installing a Two Foot Antenna Assembly ............................................................................3-28
3.9.17. Initial Antenna Alignment − Using the Headset ...................................................................3-36
3.9.18. Alignment − Checking Actual Receive Level .......................................................................3-37
3.9.19. Final Check .........................................................................................................................3-38
3.9.20. Grounding............................................................................................................................3-39
3.10. Installation Verification .......................................................................................................................3-40
3.10.1. Using the Headset and Buzzer............................................................................................3-40
3.10.2. Checking the Frequency Plan .............................................................................................3-41
3.10.3. Checking the ODU Configuration ........................................................................................3-42
CHAPTER 4 SYSTEM SETUP

4.1. Prerequisites ........................................................................................................................................4-1
4.2. The Setup Procedure ...........................................................................................................................4-1
4.2.1. Setting IP addresses for the Ethernet and Serial ports .........................................................4-1
4.3. Logging In ............................................................................................................................................4-5
4.4. Defining System Information ................................................................................................................4-6
4.5. SONET/SDH Configuration (Optional) .................................................................................................4-7
4.6. Management Setup (Optional) .............................................................................................................4-9
4.6.1. Setting Local Device Communication Parameters ................................................................4-9
4.6.2. Defining the Managers List..................................................................................................4-10
4.6.3. Defining Alarm Groups ........................................................................................................4-10
4.7. External Alarms Setup .......................................................................................................................4-12
4.7.1. Setting External Alarm Inputs ..............................................................................................4-12
4.7.2. Setting Alarm Outputs .........................................................................................................4-13
CHAPTER 5 OPERATION
5.1. General ................................................................................................................................................5-1
5.2. Logging In ............................................................................................................................................5-1
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5.3. The Work Area Window.......................................................................................................................5-2

5.3.1. Title Bar .................................................................................................................................5-3
5.3.2. Menu Bar...............................................................................................................................5-3
5.3.3. Toolbars ................................................................................................................................5-4
5.4. Physical View.......................................................................................................................................5-6
5.5. Windows and Menus ...........................................................................................................................5-8
5.5.1. File Menu Options .................................................................................................................5-8
5.5.2. Configuration .......................................................................................................................5-10
5.5.3. Alarms .................................................................................................................................5-18
5.5.4. Statistics Menu Options ......................................................................................................5-20
5.5.5. Maintenance........................................................................................................................5-26
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING
6.1. General ................................................................................................................................................6-1
6.2. Maintenance Policy..............................................................................................................................6-1
6.3. Visual inspection..................................................................................................................................6-1
6.4. TroubleShooting ..................................................................................................................................6-2
6.4.1. Troubleshoot a Malfunction ...................................................................................................6-2
6.4.2. Define the Symptom..............................................................................................................6-2
6.4.3. LED indications .....................................................................................................................6-4
6.4.4. General Troubleshooting Guide ............................................................................................6-5
6.4.5. Interface Troubleshooting Guide...........................................................................................6-7
6.4.6. Fault Isolation Using Loopbacks .........................................................................................6-11
6.4.7. Management Troubleshooting Guide..................................................................................6-13
6.4.8. Active Alarm Messages.......................................................................................................6-15
6.4.9. Alarm Log File Messages....................................................................................................6-17
APPENDIX A SLIP DRIVER INSTALLATION (WINDOWS 95, NT)
APPENDIX B ALARM I/O CONNECTOR PIN-OUT
APPENDIX C COAX CABLE COVER INSTALLATION
APPENDIX D NETWORK MANAGEMENT CONFIGURATION
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List of Figures
Figure 1-1 The FibeAir 1500™ System.....................................................................................................1-1
Figure 1-2 SONET/SDH Networks............................................................................................................1-3
Figure 1-3 Cellular Networks - MSC to BSC UPSR Ring..........................................................................1-4
Figure 1-4 Microwave ATM Networks .......................................................................................................1-5
Figure 1-5 Corporate / Campus Networks ................................................................................................1-5
Figure 1-6 LMDS Backhaul .......................................................................................................................1-6
Figure 1-7 FibeAir 1500 Basic Link Configuration.....................................................................................1-7
Figure 1-8 In Door Unit (IDU) ....................................................................................................................1-7
Figure 1-9 Out Door Unit (ODU) ...............................................................................................................1-8
Figure 1-10 GiganetView™ Management Application ................................................................................1-9
Figure 2-1 FibeAir 1500 System Block Diagram .......................................................................................2-1
Figure 2-2 16 QAM Constellation..............................................................................................................2-3
Figure 2-3 Signal Direction through the Coaxial Cable .............................................................................2-4
Figure 2-4 ODU Mounted on the Antenna ................................................................................................2-5
Figure 3-1 Calculating Required Pipe Diameters......................................................................................3-3
Figure 3-2 Rack Mount Assembly .............................................................................................................3-6
Figure 3-3 Crossed and Straight Cable.....................................................................................................3-8
Figure 3-4 The My Computer Window .....................................................................................................3-9
Figure 3-5 The Connect To Window .......................................................................................................3-10
Figure 3-6 The Terminal Screen Window ...............................................................................................3-10
Figure 3-7 RunEnv Paramaters Window.................................................................................................3-11
Figure 3-8 Login Window ........................................................................................................................3-11
Figure 3-9 Frequency Plan Window........................................................................................................3-12
Figure 3-10 ODU Configuration window ...................................................................................................3-15
Figure 3-11 An RSL Monitoring Window...................................................................................................3-16
Figure 3-12 A Mounted One Foot Antenna ...............................................................................................3-17
Figure 3-13 Antenna Assembly - One Foot Antenna ................................................................................3-18
Figure 3-14 Antenna Assembly (cont.)......................................................................................................3-19
Figure 3-19 Correct Orientation of Antenna ..............................................................................................3-22
Figure 3-22 Adjusting Azimuth - One Foot Antenna (with safety collar) ...................................................3-25
Figure 3-23 Adjusting Elevation - One Foot Antenna................................................................................3-26
Figure 3-24 Antenna Alignment − Main and Side Lobes...........................................................................3-27
Figure 3-25 A Mounted Two Foot Antenna ...............................................................................................3-28
Figure 3-26 Antenna Assembly - Two Foot Antenna ................................................................................3-29
Figure 3-27 Antenna Assembly - Two Foot Antenna (cont.) .....................................................................3-30
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Figure 3-30 Antenna Assembly - Two Foot Antenna (cont.)..................................................................... 3-33

Figure 3-31 Correct Orientation of Antenna.............................................................................................. 3-34
Figure 3-32 Attaching the ODU to the Mount Assembly ........................................................................... 3-35
Figure 3-33 Adjusting Azimuth - Two Foot Antenna ................................................................................. 3-36
Figure 3-34 Adjusting Elevation - Two Foot Antenna ............................................................................... 3-37
Figure 3-35 Antenna Alignment − Main and Side Lobes .......................................................................... 3-38
Figure 3-36 Grounding the ODU Assembly .............................................................................................. 3-39
Figure 3-37 SONET/SDH Configuration Window ..................................................................................... 3-40
Figure 3-38 Frequency Plan Window........................................................................................................ 3-41
Figure 3-39 ODU Configuration Window .................................................................................................. 3-42
Figure 4-1 The Main Configuration Main Menu ........................................................................................ 4-2
Figure 4-2 The IP Configuration Main Menu............................................................................................. 4-2
Figure 4-3 The IP Configuration Main Menu (with IP Address) ................................................................ 4-3
Figure 4-4 The IP Configuration Main Menu (with SLIP IP Address) ....................................................... 4-3
Figure 4-5 The IP Configuration Main Menu (Save and Exit) ................................................................... 4-4
Figure 4-6 Login Window .......................................................................................................................... 4-5
Figure 4-7 General Information Window .................................................................................................. 4-6
Figure 4-8 SONET/SDH Configuration Window .......................................................................................4-7
Figure 4-9 System Configuration window ................................................................................................. 4-9
Figure 4-10 Local Device Communication Parameters .............................................................................. 4-9
Figure 4-11 Managers List ........................................................................................................................ 4-10
Figure 4-12 Alarm Group Window ............................................................................................................ 4-11
Figure 4-13 IDU Configuration Window .................................................................................................... 4-12
Figure 4-14 Setting Alarm Outputs ........................................................................................................... 4-13
Figure 5-1 Login window........................................................................................................................... 5-1
Figure 5-2 Work Area Window.................................................................................................................. 5-2
Figure 5-3 Title Bar ................................................................................................................................... 5-3
Figure 5-4 Menu Bar ................................................................................................................................. 5-3
Figure 5-5 File Menu................................................................................................................................. 5-3
Figure 5-7 Alarm Menu ............................................................................................................................. 5-4
Figure 5-8 Statistics Menu ........................................................................................................................ 5-4
Figure 5-9 Maintenance Menu .................................................................................................................. 5-4
Figure 5-10 Physical View Window............................................................................................................. 5-6
Figure 5-11 General Information Window ................................................................................................... 5-8
Figure 5-12 Frequency Plan Window........................................................................................................ 5-10
Figure 5-13 ODU Configuration Window .................................................................................................. 5-11
Figure 5-14 IDU Configuration Window .................................................................................................... 5-12
Figure 5-15 Setting Alarm Outputs ........................................................................................................... 5-13
Figure 5-16 SONET/SDH Configuration Window ..................................................................................... 5-14
Figure 5-17 System Configuration Window .............................................................................................. 5-15
Figure 5-18 Local Device Communication Parameters ............................................................................ 5-16
Figure 5-19 Managers List ........................................................................................................................ 5-16
Figure 5-20 Alarm Group Window ............................................................................................................ 5-17
Figure 5-21 Alarms Window...................................................................................................................... 5-18
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Figure 5-22 Alarm Log File Window..........................................................................................................5-19

Figure 5-23 An RSL Monitoring Window...................................................................................................5-20
Figure 5-24 RSL Statistic Monitoring Window...........................................................................................5-21
Figure-5-25 RSL Performance History Window ........................................................................................5-22
Figure 5-26 SDH Local Performance Monitoring ......................................................................................5-23
Figure 5-27 SDH Local Performance History Window ..............................................................................5-24
Figure 5-28 Loopback Window .................................................................................................................5-26
Figure 5-29 Loopback Window - Local Section.........................................................................................5-26
Figure 5-30 Loopback Window - Remote Section.....................................................................................5-27
Figure 6-1 Loopback ...............................................................................................................................6-11
Figure 6-2 Local ......................................................................................................................................6-11
Figure 6-3 Local Loop .............................................................................................................................6-12
Figure 6-4 Remote Loop .........................................................................................................................6-12
Figure 6-5 Remote Terminal Loop ..........................................................................................................6-12
Figure 6-6 Cables....................................................................................................................................6-13
Figure 6-7 Giganet View Window............................................................................................................6-14
Figure 6-8 Typical Network Configuration...............................................................................................6-14
Figure C-1 Coax Cable Cover Installation - Steps 1, 2 & 3 ...................................................................... C-1
Figure C-1 Coax Cable Cover Installation - Steps 4................................................................................. C-1
Figure D-1 Typical Network Configuration................................................................................................ D-2
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Chapter 1
Introduction
1.1. General
The FibeAir 1500™ system is a family member of new-generation Digital
Radio Relay Systems (DRRS). The FibeAir 1500 presents a compact,
flexible, easy-to-deploy and cost-effective product designed to support high
capacity voice, data and video applications in Wide Area Networks (WANs),
and Metropolitan Area Networks (MANs).
Giganet systems operate in the 18 to 38 GHz frequency bands and carry
SONET/SDH payloads with accordance to FCC, ETSI and ITU-T standards,
for operation worldwide.
FibeAir provides operators with a wireless-based network solution offering
fiber-like quality of service. The system’s all digital design provides superior
radio performance resulting in an extremely low residual BER,
consequently, an extremely low cost alternative to metropolitan fiber lines.
In addition, FibeAir is designed for microwave ATM, ensuring safe routing of
ATM cells.
As a software-oriented system, FibeAir deploys state-of-the-art digital
technology. Together with its integrated SNMP agent, FibeAir can be
controlled either by the company’s GiganetView™ management software or
interfaced to the Telecommunication Management Network (TMN) of the
service provider.
Figure 1-1 The FibeAir 1500™ System
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1.2. Features
Compact and easy to install.
All system setups and configurations are software-determined,
including operating frequency channel.
Flexible structure supports most relevant physical interfaces.
Forward Error Correction (FEC) coding for improved performance.
Special optimization for safe ATM transport.
Advanced digital signal processing implementing all-digital
adaptive equalization, tracing loops, IF modulation/demodulation.
High spectral efficiency due to advanced modulation.
13 External input and output alarms.
Local display of far-end terminal status.
Remote software download for easy upgrades.
Loopback control for easy fault isolation.
Advanced management, SNMP based, with user friendly GUI
interface, WindowsTM or UnixTM platforms compatible.
Protected and non-protected configuration.
1.3. Applications
The FibeAir 1500 is a natural choice for metropolitan SONET/SDH
networks. The system is used for ring closures, ring interconnections and
access to remote distribution nodes. The system may be used either as a
transparent alternative to fiber lines, or as a redundant link, providing media
diversity protection.
The system can be integrated with an Access Mux, and within the
SONET/SDH NMS (Network Management System), so it becomes a part of
the end-to-end SONET/SDH network.
Following are FibeAir 1500 typical applications:

SONET/SDH Networks
ATM Networks
Corporate / Campus Networks
Cellular Networks - MSC to BSC UPSR Ring
LMDS Backhaul
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1.3.1. SONET/SDH Networks
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The FibeAir 1500 is a revolutionary compact wireless solution for

metropolitan high capacity SONET/SDH networks. In access applications,
the system provides a ”last mile” high bit rate connection to large corporate
networks or to remote distribution node carrying data, video and voice to
multiple subscribers.
As an SONET/SDH network element, the FibeAir 1500 can perform ring
closures, ring interconnections and carry IP/ATM over SONET/SDH.
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1.3.2. Cellular Networks - MSC to BSC UPSR Ring
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Especially well-suited for creation of dense micro-cells.
1.3.3. Microwave ATM Networks

The FibeAir 1500 system is optimally designed for microwave ATM
transmission. Advanced algorithms minimize cell loss (CLR) and cell
misinsertion (CMR), and together with error correction mechanisms, ensure
fiber-like quality transmission. The system can be integrated with ATM
NTUs (Network Termination Units) and ATM access concentrators, offering
a wide variety of access solutions in capacities ranging from E3/T3 to
155Mbps.
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Figure 1-4 Microwave ATM Networks
FibeAir 1500 supports various services (CBR, VBR, and ATM UNI) at the
customer premises. Designed for the most demanding data applications,
FibeAir 1500 meets the most stringent QoS requirements.
1.3.4. Corporate / Campus Networks
Figure 1-5 Corporate / Campus Networks
The FibeAir 1500 system is a flexible, cost-effective solution for corporate

networks and campus environment presenting a point-to-point, end-to-end
broadband wireless alternative to expensive leased fiber lines. The FibeAir
system provides a “one box” solution by integrating services such as Fast
Ethernet, data, video and voice.
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1.3.5. LMDS Backhaul
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The high capacity FibeAir 1500 is the ideal wireless building block for the
LMDS backhaul network. Operating in the LMDS frequency bands, the
system offers a wireless SONET ring solution delivering high spectral
efficiencies. The system can also provide the 155Mbps link from the hub to
a large customer and additional connections can be made to the PSTN and
ISP.
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1.4. System Overview
1.4.1. General
Giganet FibeAir 1500 is available in 18 – 38 GHz frequency bands to meet
user requirements. A typical system, referred to as a link or two terminals,
consists of an In-Door Unit (IDU) an Out-Door Unit (ODU) and a high-
performance antenna.
Figure 1-7 FibeAir 1500 Basic Link Configuration
1.4.2. FibeAir 1500 main LRUs
1.4.2.1. In Door Unit (IDU)

A compact, 17” wide, 1U-high unit, mount compatible for both ETSI and
ANSI standard racks. The IDU includes the physical line interfaces, a full-
function SONET / SDH regenerator, an advanced modem and a main
manager card.
Figure 1-8 In Door Unit (IDU)
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IDU major functions:

Modulate/demodulate the 155 Mbps SONET/SDH payloads.
Local and remote system management and control (IDU + ODU).
Provide interfaces for 2Mbps Wayside channel, 64Kbps User channel
and 64Kbps Order Wire channel.
Provide I/O line alarms.
1.4.2.2. Out Door Unit (ODU)
ODU
Antenna
Figure 1-9 Out Door Unit (ODU)
The ODU consists of high sensitivity RF circuitry with full band frequency
tuning range. An independent controller controls the ODU and its functions,
and communicates with the IDU. This controller provides the IDU precise
received levels (in dBm) and other indications.
The ODU, which is adjacent to the antenna, is enclosed in a compact,
weather proof enclosure and connects to IDU via a single coaxial cable of
up to 300m (1000 ft).
ODU major functions:
Interface between antenna and IDU (reception/transmission of
microwave signals).
Power transmission control.
1.4.2.3. Antenna
A high-performance antenna, available in three options: 1’ (30cm),
2’ (60cm), 3’ (90cm) or 4’ (120cm).
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1.4.2.4. GiganetView™ Management Application

The system is managed either remotely or locally by Giganet’s SNMP-
based software, running on either Windows 95/NT or UNIX™ platform, with
user friendly GUI interface. Giganet NMS functions are in accordance with
ITU-T recommendations for TMN.
Figure 1-10 GiganetViewTM Management Application
1.4.3. Interfaces
1.4.3.1. OC-3/STM-1 Line Interface

The following most popular OC-3/STM-1 interfaces are supported:
Multi-mode optical modules, 1300 nm, ST connector.
Single mode optical modules, 1300 nm or 1500 nm, normal or
extended range, ST, FC or SC connectors.
Electrical (coax) modules, CMI coding, 75 Ω, BNC connector.
UTP Cat 5 cable, RJ-45 connector.
STP Type I cable, 9-pin D-type connector.
1.4.3.2. Wayside Channel Interface

A plug-in 1544/2048 kb/s interface module with standard connectors:
T1, E1, ITU-T G.703 (supports either balanced or unbalanced
interface, BNC connector).
V.35, X.21, RS-530, V.36 (relevant connectors).
Ethernet bridge (RJ-45 connector).
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1.4.3.3. Radio-side User Channel Interface

A plug-in 64 kb/s interface module with the following standard connectors:
V.24, V.35, X.21, RS-530, V.36 (relevant connectors).
RS-530 (DB-25 connector).
RS-449/V.36 (DB-37 connector).
RS-232/V.24 (DB-25 connector).
Ethernet bridge (RJ-45 connector).
All available interfaces are DCE type, and do not include Terminal Clock
support, i.e. the modules dictate both transmit and receive clock for all
interfaces.
1.4.3.4. Order Wire Analog Interface

An analog audio interface for use with a supplied head-set (microphone and
earphone) through a standard mini audio jack. A buzzer and a panel switch
(for far-end signaling) are also included.
1.4.3.5. External Alarms

FibeAir 1500 supports 13 programmable floating contacts for external
alarms, 8 for input and 5 for output.
1.4.3.6. Protection
Used for connecting two indoor units together in a protected link (1+1)
configuration.
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Chapter 2
Theory of Operation
2.1. System Block Diagram

This chapter presents FibeAir 1500 basic principles of operation. The
FibeAir 1500 design concept is based on a universal radio architecture.
A radio link consists of two FibeAir 1500 terminals, each one of them
includes three major LRU’s, IDU, ODU and the Antenna. A single cable,
carrying communications and DC power, interconnects the IDU with the
ODU.
Figure 2-1 presents FibeAir 1500 main blocks and modules.
Figure 2-1 FibeAir 1500 System Block Diagram
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2.2. In Door Unit (IDU)

The IDU is a compact, 17” wide, 1U-high unit, mount compatible for both
ETSI and ANSI standard racks. The IDU modulate/demodulate the
155Mbps SONET/SDH payloads, manages local and remote units, provides
I/O line alarms, and provides interfaces for 2Mbps Wayside channel,
64Kbps User channel and 64Kbps order Wire channel.
The IDU also interfaces a Local Maintenance Terminal or Network
Management System. In addition, status alarms and indicators are provided
on the front panel.
The IDU major modules:
Multiplexer
Modem
Manager Card
Cable Interface
Power Supply
2.2.1. Multiplexer
The Mux module functions as an SONET/SDH Regenerator. On the line
side it interfaces the OC-3/STM-1 stream, and on the radio side it interfaces
the Modem module.
As a regenerator, the MUX either terminates or regenerates the OC-3/STM-
1 RSOH. In one direction, the OC-3/STM-1 stream, interfacing through the
MUX’s Rx line input, terminates and the resulting stream is transmitted to
the Modulator in the Modem module.
In the opposite direction, a stream, coming from the Modem’s Demodulator,
undergoes OC-3/STM-1 Regeneration in the MUX, and transmitted through
the MUX’s Tx line output.
In addition, the MUX module uses the OC-3/STM-1 SOH bytes to support
other services: 2048 Kbps way-side channel and management, 64 Kbps
User Channel and order wire channel.
The MUX module may be configured via software for transparency of most
of the SOH bytes for maximum system transparency and non-intervention,
at the cost of reduced functionality and services.
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2.2.2. MODEM
The FibeAir 1500 is equipped with a 16-states QAM Modem. The modem
delivers a 155 Mb/s payload in 50/56 MHz channel bandwidth with
compliance with FCC/ETSI standards. The Modem is equipped with Digital
Signal Processing functions as follows:
Digital IF - I/Q modulator/demodulator whose functions are:
⇒Conversion of the modulated signal to/from the IF frequency.
⇒Automatic level equalization on the signal from ODU.
⇒Protection against overloads.
Timing recovery techniques employing digital tracking loop.
FEC ensures unfaded BER lower than 10-13.
The following figure illustrates a measured 16 QAM constellation.
Figure 2-2 16 QAM Constellation
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2.2.3. Manager Module

The Manager module controls and manages all system’s modules, local
and remote units.
The Manager module also supports the user interface through Ethernet or
PPP/SLIP to the management station, and an ASCII terminal port. A local or
dumb terminal can be used for basic configuration and performance
monitoring.
Other features include:
Log file.
Remote software and firmware download (upgrades can be
downloaded from local to remote).
Performance monitoring.
2.2.4. Cable Interfaces

A single coaxial cable connects the IDU to the ODU. This cable carries the
following signals:
Transmit and receive modulated signals.
Transmit and receive control data and communications between the
IDU manager and the ODU controller.
DC power from the IDU to the ODU.
The system automatically issues an alarm if the cable is disconnected and
provides protection against shorts. Furthermore, there is no need to
measure and define the length and type of cable used since the system
automatically compensates cable parameters.
The following figure illustrates the signal direction through the coaxial cable.
Figure 2-3 Signal Direction through the Coaxial Cable
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2.2.5. Power Supplies

The power supply features:
Standard Input : -48VDC
DC input range : -40.5VDC to –72VDC
DC/DC converter.
Reverse polarity protection.
Over-voltage and over-current protection.
Detection of IDU-ODU cable alarms (i.e. cable open, cable short).
The ODU receives its DC power from the IDU. The PWR led on the front
panel of the IDU continuously lights to indicate the existance of input
voltage.
2.3. Out Door Unit (ODU)

The ODU is designed to be fastened to the antenna using four latches. The
antenna is mounted on a standard mounting pole. The ODU is enclosed in a
compact, weather proof enclosure and connects to the IDU via a single
coaxial cable that can extend up to 300m (1000 ft).
The ODU major modules:
T/R Module – A high sensitivity RF circuitry with full band frequency
tuning range.
Controller – Controls the ODU and provide the ODU status signals,
and accurate received signal level (RSL) reading (in dBm).
Cable Combiner – Detailed in paragraph 2.2.4.
Power Supply - Detailed in paragraph 2.2.5.
Latch
Latch
Figure 2-4 ODU Mounted on the Antenna
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Chapter 3
Installation
3.1. General
This chapter explains how to install and set up the FibeAir 1500 system. For
best results, perform all operations in the sequence in which they are
presented in this chapter.
3.2. Unpacking Equipment

The FibeAir 1500 is shipped in 6 crates. Upon delivery, make sure that the
following items are included:
■ Two indoor units and accessories
■ Two outdoor units
■ Two antennas and pole mounts
■ One user manual
■ One management software.
Unpack the contents and check for damaged or missing parts. Should there
be any parts that are damaged or missing, contact Giganet’s local
distributor.
3.3. Site Requirements

The first and most important consideration when choosing a prospective site
for the ODU is that the point can provide an acceptable “line of sight” with
the opposing ODU. A site with a clear, unobstructed view is required.
When considering a site, it is important to check for current and future
obsticles. Possible future obsticles are: trees, new buildings, window
cleaners on the roof, snow that may accomulate infront of the antenna, etc.
The site should be accessible to certified personel only.
As with any type of construction, a local permit may be required before
installing an antenna. It is the owner’s responsibility to obtain any and all
permits.

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3.4. Before Installing the ODU
WATCH FOR WIRES! Installation of this product near power lines is

dangerous. For your own safety, follow these important safety rules.
DANGER
■ Perform as many assembly functions as possible on the ground.
■ Watch out for overhead power lines. Check the distance to the power
lines before starting installation.
■ Do not use metal ladders.
■ If you start to drop the antenna or mast assembly, move away from it
and let it fall.
■ If any part of the antenna or mast assembly comes in contact with a
power line, call your local power company. DO NOT TRY TO REMOVE
IT YOURSELF! They will remove it safely.
■ Make sure that the mast assembly is properly grounded.
Assembling antennas on windy days can be dangerous. Because of the

antenna surface, even slight winds create strong forces. Be prepared to
WARNING! safely handle these forces at unexpected moments. Giganet Ltd. is not
responsible or liable for damage or injury resulting from antenna
installation.
3.5. Required Components and Equipment
3.5.1. Required System Components

The following FibeAir 1500 components are needed to install one radio link:
■ Antenna mount and accessories
■ Antenna
■ ODU
■ Cable
■ Headset
■ BNC headset adaptor
■ BNC DVM adaptor.
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3.5.2. Required Tools

The following tools and equipment are needed to install an ODU:
■ Ratchet wrench (3/8” Drive)
■ 10mm nut driver
■ 13mm socket (3/8” Drive)
■ 13mm open/box end wrench
■ Phillips screwdriver
■ Compass
■ Torque wrench
■ Digital voltmeter
■ Giganet optical view finder (optional)
3.5.3. Loal Management PC Hardware Requirements

Before you install the GiganetView software, verify that your PC has the
minimum requirements as follows:
Processor Pentium (200 MHz minimum)
Memory (RAM) 32 MB minimum
Operating System Windows 95/98/NT
Display Monitor 800 x 600 minimum
Keyboard
Mouse
3.6. Suggested Pole Installation

The antenna can be installed on a ground tube, roof, or wall mount. The
ground tube or roof/wall mount should be assembled and in place before
installing the antenna mount.
Figure 3-1 Calculating Required Pipe Diameters
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Table 3-1 Required Pipe Diameters

Calculation for: 1 ft Antennas
Pipe Diameter 51 mm 114 mm
Wind Velocity 110 km/h 200 km/h 110 km/h 200 km/h
(31 m/s) (56 m/s) (31 m/s) (56 m/s)
FAT, max. [N] 90 290 90 290
FST, max. [N] 40 140 40 140
MT, max. [Nm] 20 70 25 85
Calculation for: 2 ft Antennas
Pipe Diameter 51 mm 114 mm
Wind Velocity 110 km/h 200 km/h 110 km/h 200 km/h
(31 m/s) (56 m/s) (31 m/s) (56 m/s)
FAT, max. [N] 270 900 270 900
FST, max. [N] 130 430 130 430
MT, max. [Nm] 70 220 80 260
After determinig the pole size, verify that you have the required bolt for the
antenna mount.
Table 3-2 Required Bolt size

Pipe Diameter [mm] Bolt size [mm]
48 - 51 51
52 - 89 89
90 - 115 115
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3.7. Flow of Operations

The installation and setup procedure for the FibeAir 1500 consists of the
following operations (to be performed in the order listed below):
GiganetView Management Software:
■ Installing the Management Software
■ Installing a PPP/SLIP Driver
■ Setting the Baud Rate
IDU:
■ Installing the IDU
■ Turning IDU On
■ Connecting to a PPP/SLIP or Ethernet Port
■ Setting the IP addresses
■ Setting Local Tx Frequency Channel
■ Activating Engineering Order Wire (EOW)
■ Setting Antenna Diameter and Distance
■ Determining the Expected Signal Level
ODU:
■ Installing the antenna assembly
— Azimuth adjustment
— Elevation adjustment
■ Initial antenna alignment − using a compass, Giganet’s optical view
finder and headset.
■ Alignment − checking actual receive level
■ Performing an Initial Check
■ Verifying Installation.
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3.8. Installing the IDU − Rack Mount Assembly

The IDU may be installed in a 19" rack (1U) using the rack mount kit. The
mount braces are attached to each side of the IDU using the three holes on
each side. To attach the rack mount to the IDU follow these steps:
Figure 3-2 Rack Mount Assembly
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3.9. Installation Instructions
3.9.1. IDU Power On

1. Turn the IDU power switch to ON.
The LED display should appear as described below:
LED Color Explanation

PWR Green Power on
STBY Green Bit error detected (no radio connection)
BER Red Bit errors not detected
LIN Red No line input (payload not connected)
LBK Green Loopback not operated
LOF Red Loss of Frame detected (no radio connection)
IDU Green IDU operating and no IDU alarm
ODU Yellow no communications to ODU
CBL Red Cable and ODU properly connected
RMT Red Remote unit not connected.
If the LED display is not as described above, refer to Chapter 6.

Troubleshooting & Diagnostics.
3.9.2. Setting IP addresses for the Ethernet and serial ports

Refer to Chapter 4. System Setup, paragraph 4.2.1. Setting IP addresses
for the Ethernet and serial ports.
For general guidance concerning network management configuration, refer
to Appendix D.
3.9.3. Installing the GiganetView Management Software

1. Insert the “GiganetView” CD into your CD drive.
2. Via Windows Explorer or the File Manager, double-click on the
“setup.exe” file.
The installation program begins installation.
3. Follow the instructions displayed.
Note The recommended resolution is 1024 x 768.
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3.9.4. Connecting to the Ethernet Port

1. Connect a crossed Ethernet cable from your PC to the Ethernet Port. If
the connection is to a LAN (wall connection) use the standard Ethernet
cable.
Figure 3-3 Crossed and Straight Cable
2. Make sure the IP address on your PC is on the same sub-net as you

defined in the FibeAir indoor unit (i.e. in most cases, the first three
numbers of the IP address must be indentical, depending on the sub-net
mask).
3. Run the GiganetView software from your computer.
3.9.5. Connecting to a PPP/SLIP Port

Connect the IDU to a serial port (RS-232).
3.9.6. Installing a PPP/SLIP Driver

Install a PPP/SLIP driver in your computer. Refer to Appendix A for details.
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3.9.7. Setting the Baud Rate (for serial connections)

1. Double-click on the My Computer icon of the Windows Program
Manager. The My Computer window is displayed.
Figure 3-4 The My Computer Window
2. Double-click on Dial-Up Networking.

The Dial-Up Networking window is displayed.
3. Click on the icon which was added after performing the steps detailed in
Appendix A. SLIP Driver Installation, click the right mouse button and
select the Properties option.
The Properties window is displayed.
4. In the Connect Using section of the Properties window, click on Direct
Connection and click on the Configure push-button.
The Configure window is displayed.
5. Click on the General push-button.
The General window is displayed.
6. Set the Maximum Speed to 19,200.
7. Click OK.
The Configure window is closed.

3.9.8. Connecting to the IDU using the serial port

1. Double-click on the icon which was added after performing the steps
detailed in Appendix A.
The Connect To window is displayed.
Figure 3-5 The Connect To Window
Note At this time, there is no importance to the values of fields in the Connect To window.
2. Click on the Connect push-button.
The Terminal window is displayed.
Figure 3-6 The Terminal Screen Window
3. Click on the Continue push-button.

The Connected To window is displayed.
4. Select Start Program GiganetView.
The RunEnv Parameters window is displayed.

Figure 3-7 RunEnv Paramaters Window
5. In the RunEnv Parameters window, leave the Window Name field

unchanged.
6. In the Agent Address field, enter the IP address of the FibeAir 1500.
7. Leave the Protocol field unchanged.
8. In the Read Community field, enter the Read community.
The default value is public.
9. In the Write Community field, enter the Write community.
The default value is netman.
10. Leave the Source Address field unchanged.
11. Click OK.
The Login window is displayed.
Figure 3-8 Login Window

12. To log in, enter your password click OK.

By default, your read/write password is giganet.
After logging in, the Work Area and Physical View windows are
displayed (see Chapter 5 for details).
3.9.9. Setting Local Tx Frequency Channel

1. Select Configuration Set frequency.
The Frequency Plan window is displayed.
Figure 3-9 Frequency Plan Window
At the top of the window, the system displays Tx/Rx ranges and the gap
between them according to the appropriate standard (FCC or ETSI).
2. In the Frequency Control section, set the Tx Channel to the required
channel.
By default it is set to the first channel. If you are unsure of the required
channel, refer to Tables 3-2 and 3-3 for FCC or ETSI channel
allocations.

Table 3-3 FCC Channel Allocations

Band 1
Lower Band Upper Band
Channel Frequency (MHz) Channel Frequency (MHz)
1a 38625 1b 39325
2a 38675 2b 39375
3a 38725 3b 39425
4a 38775 4b 39475
5a 38825 5b 39525
6a 38875 6b 39575
7a 38925 7b 39625
8a 38975 8b 39675
9a 39025 9b 39725
10a 39075 10b 39775
11a 39125 11b 39825
12a 39175 12b 39875
13a 39225 13b 39925
14a 39275 14b 39975
Band 2
1a 37025 1b 37725
2a 37075 2b 37775
3a 37125 3b 37825
4a 37175 4b 37875
5a 37225 5b 37925
6a 37275 6b 37975
7a 37325 7b 38025
8a 37375 8b 38075
9a 37425 9b 38125
10a 37475 10b 38175
11a 37525 11b 38225
12a 37575 12b 38275
13a 37625 13b 38325
14a 37675 14b 38375

Table 3-4 ETSI Channel Allocations

1 37086 1’ 38346
2 37142 2’ 38402
3 37198 3’ 38458
4 37254 4’ 38514
5 37310 5’ 38570
6 37366 6’ 38626
7 37422 7’ 38682
8 37478 8’ 38738
9 37534 9’ 38794
10 37590 10’ 38850
11 37646 11’ 38906
12 37702 12’ 38962
13 37758 13’ 39018
14 37814 14’ 39074
15 37870 15’ 39130
16 37926 16’ 39186
17 37982 17’ 39242
18 38038 18’ 39298
19 38094 19’ 39354
20 38150 20’ 39410
3. Select the Local Only option (radio button should be filled ♦).
By default, the Local + Remote option is selected.
However, since there is no connection to the remote unit at this time, the
Local + Remote option is not available.
4. Click Apply.
The settings are saved in the IDU configuration. From this point on, the
ODU is set to the desired frequency.
5. Click Cancel to close the window.
The Frequency Plan window is closed and you are returned to the Work
Area window.

3.9.10. Setting Transmitted Power, Antenna Diameter and Operating Distance

You can perform the following in the ODU configuration window:
■ Set transmitter level or mute it.
■ View the current received level (RSL).
■ Set antenna size and link distance to determine the expected RSL (in
RSL graph and radio performance monitoring window).
■ View ODU temperature graph.
After setting the link, you can set the parameters in ODU configuration
window, for both local and remote ODU’s.
1. Select Configuration ODU.

The ODU Configuration window is displayed.
Figure 3-10 ODU Configuration window
Note Since there is no connection with the remote terminal, you can change only Local Unit
parameters at this stage.
2. In the top of the window, click on the diameter of the antenna (one or
two foot). The default value is one foot.
3. In the top center of the window, select the distance using the
buttons.
4. In the Transmitter section, set Tx Level to the maximum setting of 15 dB
to facilitate the alignment process.
Note that the Transmit Level should be adjusted following antenna
alignment (see Chapter 4 for details).

5. Click Apply.
6. Click Cancel.
The ODU Configuration window is closed and you are returned to the
Work Area window.
3.9.11. Viewing the Expected Signal Level

1. Select Statistics Received Signal Level statistics.
The RSL Monitoring window is displayed.
Figure 3-11 An RSL Monitoring Window
2. Make a note of the expected signal level displayed in the Unfaded RL

field.
For example, in the window shown above the expected value is
-29 dBm.
3. Click Cancel.
The RSL Monitoring window is closed and you are returned to the Work
Area window.

3.9.12. Exiting GiganetView Management Software

1. In the Work Area window, select File Exit to exit the Management
software.
The Work Area and Physical Area and Physical View windows are
closed.
2. Turn off the IDU.
If you are installing a one foot antenna assembly − continue to section 1.9.2,
below.
If you are installing a two foot antenna assembly − go to section 1.9.3.
3.9.13. Installing a One Foot Antenna Assembly

For site requirements and pole installation, refer to sections 3.3 and 3.6.
3.9.13.1. General
The following figure shows a one foot antenna mounted on a pole.
Figure 3-12 A Mounted One Foot Antenna

3.9.13.2. One Foot Antenna Assembly − Installation Instruction

It is important to mount the antenna exactly as described in this
installation instruction. Giganet disclaims any responsibility for the result
of improper or unsafe installation. These installation instructions have
Warning
been written for qualified, skilled personnel.
Refer to the following figure, while performing the installation instructions

given.
2 bolts M8 x 25
2 washers 8.4 ∅ 25
Bolt M8 x 25 U bolt M10

2 washers 10.5 ∅ 30
Drain plug 4 nuts M10
4 screws B4.2
Bolt M8 x 30
Washer 8.4
SL nut M8
Bolt M8 x 30
Bolt M8 x 30 Safety collar *

U bolt M10
2 washers 10.5 ∅ 30
4 nuts M10
ELEVATION spindle M8 x 145
2 brass nuts M8
2 washers 8.4 AZIMUTH spindle M8 x 145 *
2 brass nuts M8
2 spherical washers C 8.4
* safety collar and azimuth spindle 2 conical seats D 9.6
(on request)
Figure 3-13 Antenna Assembly - One Foot Antenna

1. Place U bolt (A) and safety collar (B) around the pole at the desired
height, connect them and tighten in place at a 90° angle to the opposing
site.
(B)
(A)
Safety collar
U bolt
Place around pole

desired height
and tighten
Figure 3-14 Antenna Assembly (cont.)
Note The safety collar assembly shown in Figure 3-14 above ((A) and (B)) is used to align
and support the antenna mount during installation and antenna alignment. Once the
mount is in place and alignment is completed, all bolted joints of the antenna mount are
tightened and there is no further need for the support provided by the safety collar
assembly. It may then be removed for use in future installations.

2. Connect (C) to (D) at the approximate elevation needed to face the

opposing ODU (determined by the bolts fastened to part (C)).
Connect (C) to (D)

(D)
Set angle before tightening (C)

bolts to determine elevation
Tighten after desired

elevation angle is set

3. Place the assembly constructed above ((C) and (D)) and U bolt (E)
around the pole on the safety assembly (attached in Step 1) and
connect the two. Before doing this, make sure that the elevation spindle
(F) is in hole (G) and loosen the screws on both sides to grant freedom
of movement.
place around pole
above safety collar (B )
and tighten
(E)
(D)
(C)
slip (F ) into hole (G )
(G ) loosen nuts
around (F )
(F)
Following step 3 the assembly should be as illustrated in the follwing figure.
Step 3
Step 1
Step 2

4. Attach the antenna (H) to the antenna mount (I).
antenna
(H)
(I)
a ttach a n te n n a (H ) attach to
to m ount (I) ante nna m ount (I)
Make sure to install the antenna with the drain plug side up as shown in the
following figure.
Drain plug
Drain hole at the bottom of the reflector
Figure 3-19 Correct Orientation of Antenna
5. Roughly align the antenna with the opposing site. This may be done by
eyesight, using a compass or with the aid of Giganet’s Optical
Viewfinder (optional).

Tip It is sometimes difficult to identify the opposing site. For this reason, it is sometimes
helpful to have someone at the opposing site use a reflecting device, such as a hand-held
mirror, to reflect sunshine towards you. The Giganet optical view finder can help in
initial antenna alignment.
6. Insert the azimuth spindle (J) into hole (K) and tighten in place.
Bolts M8 x 30
Washers 8.4
Sl nets M8
Azimuth spindle M8 x 145

7. Mount Giganet optical view finder on the antenna (optional). Locate the
opposite site through the view finder and loosly tighten the bolts.
8. Attach the ODU to the mount assembly using the four latches on the
ODU (L). See the following figure.
To verify proper sealing, confirm existance of a rubber O-ring on the

antenna, as seen in the following figure.
Warning
Setting Polarity
Polarity is determined by the orientation of the ODU. If the handle of the
ODU is facing up or down then the polarity is vertical. If the handle of the
ODU is to the side then the polarity is horizontal.
Tip For easy installation and best weather immunity, mount the ODU so that the connectors
are facing down.

(L)
Rubber O-ring
atta ch O D U to
m o un t usin g 4 la tch es
9. Connect the cable between the IDU and ODU.

Tip Connect and disconnect the IDU from the ODU only when power is off.
10. Turn the IDU power switch to ON.
The LED display should appear as described below to indicate normal
operation of the FibeAir 1500.

PWR Green Power on
If the LED display is not as described above, refer to
Chapter 6. Troubleshooting & Diagnostics.

3.9.14. Initial Antenna Alignment − Using the Headset

■ Connect the headset BNC adapter to the ODU.
■ Connect the headset to the adapter and wear it.
If a tone is heard, your initial alignment is OK. Now you can adjust the aim
to find the highest tone pitch and proceed to the final alignment as
described in section 3.9.18.
If no tone is heard, the initial alignment is not satisfactory. It is
recommended to use the Giganet’s optical viewfinder for initial alignment.
In this case, loosen the azimuth bolts, adjust azimuth and tighten in the
position where the highest tone is heard. If this does not help, adjust
elevation and then azimuth. See directions below.
Tip We recommend that this installation and alignment procedure be performed by two
people, one at each ODU site, with some method of communications between them.
3.9.14.1. Azimuth Alignment

■ Loosen the nuts shown in the following figure and rotate the antenna
and mount, pointing it to the location of the opposing antenna.
■ Slowly sweep the antenna in azimuth using the azimuth adjustment
nuts.
■ If the desired signal is not found, increase or decrease elevation setting
and repeat the azimuth sweep.
Figure 3-22 Adjusting Azimuth - One Foot Antenna (with safety collar)

3.9.14.2. Elevation Alignment

■ Loosen elevation adjustment bolts and nuts to adjust elevation (refer to
the following figure).
■ Align pointer or edge of clamp with appropriate mark at the desired
elevation reading.
■ Make an approximate setting. Temporarily tighten elevation bracket
nuts.
Figure 3-23 Adjusting Elevation - One Foot Antenna
11. Once you attain the highest audible tone, disconnect the BNC headset
adapter.
This completes initial alignment of the system.
3.9.15. Alignment Verification − Checking Actual Receive Level
When pivoting the antenna ±2° in azimuth and elevation during antenna
alignment, three distinct lobes are probable: the two side lobes and the
center (main) lobe. To ensure optimum system performance, the center
lobe of the antenna must be aligned with the center of the opposing antenna
in the link.
The initial alignment procedure explained in the previous section, allows you
to align the system to the peak of a lobe. However, it is difficult to make sure
that the system is aligned to the center lobe using the tone heard through
the headset. Therefore, following the initial alignment procedure you must
perform the final alignment verification explained below in order to make
sure that the system is aligned to the center lobe by verifying that the actual
received signal level corresponds to the expected receive signal level.
When the antenna is aligned to a side lobe, the expected RSL is at least
25dBm less than the calculated unfaded RSL.

M A IN
LO B E S
S ID E
LO B E S
PA R T A
PA R T B
Figure 3-24 Antenna Alignment − Main and Side Lobes
1. Connect a DVM (Digital Voltmeter) - BNC adapter to the ODU.

2. Set the DVM to 2 VDC.
3. Turn the DVM on.
The reading on the DVM indicates the receive signal level.
For example, if +1.44V is displayed, the receive signal level is -44 dBm.
4. Compare the value displayed on the DVM to the expected value
determined in section 3.9.11, step 2.
5. If the received signal level matches the expected level, tighten all bolted
joints and remove the safety assembly.
It is important to verify that the antenna is aligned to the center lobe
peak. Proper alignment reduces the sensitivity to antenna movement,
which can be due to strong winds or any other forces.
Important

3.9.16. Installing a Two Foot Antenna Assembly
3.9.16.1. General
The following figure, shows a two foot antenna mounted on a pole.
Figure 3-25 A Mounted Two Foot Antenna
3.9.16.2. Two Foot Antenna Assembly − Installation Instruction

It is important to mount the antenna exactly as described in this
installation instruction. Giganet disclaims any responsibility for the result
of improper or unsafe installation. These installation instructions have
Warning
been written for qualified, skilled personnel.

Perform the installation instructions according to the following figure.
2 brass nuts M8 2 U bolts M10 with:
Drain plug 2 spherical washers C 8.4 2 washers 10.5 Ø 30
2 conical seats D 9.6 4 nuts M10
8 screws B 4.2
Bolt M8 x 30
Washer 8.4
SL nut M8
Bolt M10 x 40
4 screws M5
4 washers 5.3 Ø 15 Bolt M10 x 40 Safety collar *
Washer 10.5 Ø 30 U bolt M10
2 washers 10.5 Ø 30
4 nuts M10
AZIMUTH spindle M8 *
2 brass nuts M8
* Safety collar and AZIMUTH spindle (on request)
Figure 3-26 Antenna Assembly - Two Foot Antenna

1. Place U bolt (A) and safety collar (B) around the pole at the desired
height, connect them and tighten in place at a 90° angle to the opposing
site.
(B)
(A)
Safety collar
U bolt
Place around pole

desired height
and tighten
Figure 3-27 Antenna Assembly - Two Foot Antenna (cont.)
Note The safety assembly installed above ((A) and (B)) is used to support the antenna mount
during installation and antenna alignment. Once the mount is in place and alignment is
completed, all bolted joints are tightened and there is no further need for the support
provided by the safety assembly. It may then be removed for use in future installations.

2. Place part (C) and U bolts (D) and (E) around pole on the safety collar
and tighten.

3. Connect part (F) to part (C). Before tightening the two parts together, set
the approximate elevation angle of part (F).
connect and tig hten
(C)
(F)
set a pproxim ate elevation

a ngle and then tighten
nuts and bolts

4. Insert spindle (G) into hole (H) and connect spindle (G) to (I).Attach the
antenna to the antenna mount (H).
Drain plug 2 brass nuts M8
2 conical seats D 9.6
2 U bolts M10 with:

2 washers 10.5 Ø 30
4 nuts M10
8 screws B 4.2
(H) Bolt M8 x 30
washer 8.4
(I) Sl nut M8
(G)
Insert spindle (G) into Safety collar *

hole (I) and connect U bolt M10
spindle (G) to (I) 2 washers 10.5 Ø 30
4 screws M5 4 nuts M10
AZIMUTH spindle M8 *
2 brass nuts M8
* Safety collar and AZIMUTH spindle (on request) 2 spherical washers C 8.4
2 conical seats D 9.6

Make sure to install the antenna with the drain plug side up as shown in the
following figure.
Figure 3-31 Correct Orientation of Antenna
5. Roughly align the antenna with the opposing site. This may be done by
eyesight, using a compass or with the Giganet optical view finder.
Tip It is sometimes difficult to identify the opposing site. For this reason, it is sometimes
helpful to have someone at the opposing site use a reflecting device, such as a hand-held
mirror, to reflect sunshine towards you.
6. Attach the ODU to the mount assembly using the four latches on the
ODU (L). See the following.
To verify proper sealing, confirm existance of a rubber O-ring on the

antenna, as seen in the following figure.
Warning
Setting Polarity
Polarity is determined by the orientation of the ODU. If the handle of ODU is
facing up or down then the polarity is vertical. If the handle of the ODU is to
the side then the polarity is horizontal.

Rubber
O-Ring
Figure 3-32 Attaching the ODU to the Mount Assembly
7. Connect the cable between the IDU and ODU.

Tip Connect and disconnect the IDU from the ODU only when power is off.
8. Turn the power switch on the IDU to ON.
The LED display should appear as described below:

PWR Green Power on
If the LED display is not as described above, refer to Chapter 6.
Troubleshooting & Diagnostics.
9. Connect the headset BNC adapter to the ODU.
10. Connect the headset to the adapter and wear it.

3.9.17. Initial Antenna Alignment − Using the Headset

If a tone is heard, your initial alignment is OK. Now you can adjust the aim
to find the highest tone pitch and proceed to the final alignment as
described in section 3.9.18.
If no tone is heard, the initial alignment is not satisfactory. It is
recommended to use the mechanical aim for initial alignment.
In this case, loosen the azimuth bolts and adjust azimuth and tighten in the
position where the highest tone is heard. If this does not help, adjust
elevation and then azimuth. See directions below.
Note We recommend that this installation and alignment procedure be performed by two
people, one at each ODU site, with some method of communications between them.
3.9.17.1. Azimuth Alignment

■ Loosen the nuts, as shown in the following figure, and rotate the
antenna and mount, pointing it to the location of the opposing antenna.
■ Slowly sweep the antenna in azimuth.
■ If the desired signal is not found, increase or decrease elevation setting
and repeat the azimuth sweep.
Loosen nut
Loosen nuts and

Loosen nuts adjust azimuth
Figure 3-33 Adjusting Azimuth - Two Foot Antenna
3.9.17.2. Elevation Alignment

■ Loosen elevation adjustment bolts and nuts to adjust elevation (refer to
thr following figure).
■ Align pointer or edge of clamp with appropriate mark at the desired
elevation reading.
■ Make an approximate setting. Temporarily tighten elevation bracket
nuts.

Loosen nuts
Loosen nuts and

adjust elevation
Figure 3-34 Adjusting Elevation - Two Foot Antenna
11. Once you attain the highest audible tone, disconnect the BNC headset
adapter.
This completes the initial alignment of the system.
3.9.18. Alignment − Checking Actual Receive Level
When pivoting the antenna ±2° in azimuth and elevation during antenna
alignment, three distinct lobes are probable: the two side lobes and the
center (main) lobe. To ensure optimum system performance, the center
lobe of the antenna must be aligned with the center of the opposing antenna
in the link.
The initial alignment procedure, explained in the previouse sections 3.9.14
and 3.9.15, allows you to align the system to the peak of a lobe. However, it
is difficult to make sure that the system is aligned to the center lobe using
the tone heard through the headset. Therefore, following the initial
alignment procedure you must perform the final alignment verification
explained below in order to make sure that the system is aligned to the
center lobe by verifying that the actual received signal level corresponds to
the expected receive signal level. At the end of the alignment, close the
BNC cover.
It is important to verify that the antenna is aligned to the center lobe

peak. Proper alignment reduces the sensitivity to antenna movement,
which can be due to strong winds or any other forces.
Important

M A IN
LO B E S
S ID E
LO BES
PA R T A
PA R T B
Figure 3-35 Antenna Alignment − Main and Side Lobes
1. Connect a DVM (Digital Voltmeter) - BNC adapter to the ODU.

2. Set the DVM to 2 VDC.
3. Turn the DVM on.
The reading on the DVM indicates the receive signal level.
For example, if -1.44V is displayed, the receive signal level is -44 dBm.
4. Compare the value displayed on the DVM to the expected value
determined in section 3.9.1.
5. If the received signal level matches the expected level, tighten all bolted
joints and remove the safety assembly.
3.9.19. Final Check

When the antenna is installed, make sure that all aspects of the installation
instructions have been followed. Check that all bolted joints are tightly
locked.

3.9.20. Grounding
The pole, antenna mount assembly and feed cables must be grounded in
accordance with current national and local electric codes to protect from
surges due to nearby lightning strikes. The following figure, illustrates a
typical grounding method.
Clamps that provide a solid connection between ground wire and ground
source should be used.
Figure 3-36 Grounding the ODU Assembly
The ODU installation and initial alignment is now complete. Repeat this
procedure for the opposing ODU.

3.10. Installation Verification
3.10.1. Using the Headset and Buzzer

Connect a headset to the headset connector on the IDU (both sides), verify
communications and test the buzzer (also on IDU front panel). Note that to
use the headset, the Engineering Order Wire option must be set to active.
The Engineering Order Wire is an audio connection between the two indoor
units.
3.10.1.1. Verifying Activation of Engineering Order Wire (EOW)

To verify that the Engineering Order Wire (EOW) option is activated, follow
these steps:
1. Select Configuration SONET/SDH.
The SONET/SDH Configuration window is displayed.
Figure 3-37 SONET/SDH Configuration Window
2. In the first line of the RSOH Function section of the window, next to
EOW, click on Active (radio button should be filled ♦).
3. Click on Apply.
4. Click on Cancel.
The SONET/SDH Configuration window is closed and you are returned
to the Work Area window.
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3.10.2. Checking the Frequency Plan

1. Enter the Management software and select Configuration Set
frequency.
2. Verify that the lightning bolt between the two ODU images is displayed
in green.
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3.10.3. Checking the ODU Configuration

1. Select Configuration ODU.
Figure 3-39 ODU Configuration Window
2. Verify that the remote side of the ODU Configuration window is active
(values can be changed).
3. Verify that the Monitored Rx displayed is as previously measured by the
DVM (Unfaded RSL).
If any problems were encountered during the checks described above, refer
to Chapter 6 Troubleshooting & Diagnostics.
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Chapter 4
System Setup
4.1. Prerequisites
Before starting system set and configuration you must:
■ Perform system installation as detailed in Chapter 3.
■ Perform initial testing and antenna alignment as described in Chapter 3.
4.2. The Setup Procedure

The setup procedure for the FibeAir 1500 system consists of the following
operations (to be performed in the order listed below):
■ SONET/SDH Configuration
■ Defining System Information
■ Defining General Settings
— Setting Local Device Communication Parameters
— Defining the Managers List
— Defining Alarm Groups
■ Defining IDU Configuration (External Alarms)
— Setting External Alarm Inputs
— Setting Alarm Outputs
— Temperature and Alarms.
4.2.1. Setting IP addresses for the Ethernet and Serial ports

In order to start setting up the FibeAir 1500 radio link, it is required to first
Configure IP addresses for the PPP/Slip port (local connection) and for the
Ethernet port (network management). Once these addresses are defined in
the system, you will be able to configure it using the GiganetView software.
In order to set these addresses, please connect the RS-232 port of your
computer to the RS-232 (9 PIN) port on the indoor unit front panel. This
port is labeled “Terminal” and is located near the front panel LEDs. The
connection will be done using the standard Windows “hyper terminal”,
connected at 19,200 baud. After you are connected, press “Enter” and you
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will see the login menu. Type “giganet” as the password and go to the
configuration menu.
1. Select the first option “IP configuration.
Figure 4-1 The Main Configuration Main Menu
2. Select “Agent\Ethernet IP address.
Figure 4-2 The IP Configuration Main Menu
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3. Enter the Agent\Ethernet IP address.
Figure 4-3 The IP Configuration Main Menu (with IP Address)
4. Select SLIP address.

5. Enter the PPP/SLIP IP address.
Figure 4-4 The IP Configuration Main Menu (with SLIP IP Address)
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7. Select Save & Return option.
Figure 4-5 The IP Configuration Main Menu (Save and Exit)
8. Restart the IDU (switch off and on).
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4.3. Logging In
To perform the operations explained in this chapter, you must enter the
Management software, as explained below.
Figure 4-6 Login Window
2. To log in, enter your password and click OK.

By default, your initial read/write password is giganet. This password
can be changed later.
After logging in, the Work Area and Physical View windows are
displayed.
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4.4. Defining System Information

1. Select Configuration System Information.
The General Information window is displayed.
Figure 4-7 General Information Window
2. In the Time field, enter the current time of day in HH:MM:SS format.
3. In the Date field, select the month using the pull-down menu and enter
the day of the month and year.
The Description field is read-only. It displays a textual description of the
entity. This value should include the full name and identification of the
system’s hardware type, software operating system, and networking
software.
The Object ID field is read-only. It displays the vendor’s authoritative
identification of the network management system contained in the entity.
4. (Optional) In the Name field, enter an administrative-assigned name for
this managed node (link). By convention, this is the node’s fully-qualified
domain name.
5. (Optional) In the Contact field, enter the name of a person to contact in
case of problems with the system.
This should include textual identifier of the contact person for this
managed node, together with information on how to contact this person.
6. (Optional) In the Location field, enter the actual physical location of the
node or agent (e.g., ‘telephone closet, 3rd floor’).
The System Up Time field is read-only.
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The ODU Serial Number field is read-only. It displays the serial number of
the ODU unit.
The IDU Serial Number field is read-only. It displays the serial number of
the IDU unit.
7. Click Apply.
The definitions and settings determined in the General Information
window are saved.
8. Click Cancel.
The General Information window is closed and you are returned to the
Work Area window.
4.5. SONET/SDH Configuration (Optional)

The SONET/SDH Configuration window allows you to change threshold
levels for the radio and SONET/SDH alarms and to configure special
SONET/SDH transmission parameters. This is recommended for advanced
users only.
1. To define SONET/SDH Configuration, select Configuration

SONET/SDH.
The SONET/SDH Configuration window is displayed.
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Radio BER Alarm Thresholds (Optional):

2. In the Radio Excessive Error Thres field, select the level above which an
Excessive BER alarm is issued.
3. In the Radio Signal Degrade Thres field, select the level above which a
Signal Degrade alarm is issued.
Line Parameters (Optional):
4. In the Line Excessive Error Thres field, select the level above which an
Excessive alarm is issued.
5. In the Line Signal Degrade Thres field, select the level above which a
Signal Degrade alarm is issued.
Regenerator Section Overhead (RSOH) Function Parameters
(Required):
This section of the window allows you to determine the RSOH parameters
which will be used.
6. Set each RSOH parameter that will be used as active and leave the
others set as passthrough .By default, these parameters are set to
passthrough.
7. Click Apply.
The definitions and settings determined in the SONET/SDH
Configuration window are saved.
8. Click Cancel.
The SONET/SDH Configuration window is closed and you are returned
to the Work Area window.
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4.6. Management Setup (Optional)

This section is required for network management configuration. If your
application only requires stand alone management, you may skip the
following procedure.
1. Select Configuration General Settings.

The System configuration window is displayed.
Figure 4-9 System Configuration window
The System Configuration window is divided into three sections:

■ Local Device Communication Parameters
■ Managers List
■ Alarm Groups.
4.6.1. Setting Local Device Communication Parameters
Figure 4-10 Local Device Communication Parameters
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1. In the SLIP IP Address field, enter the SLIP IP Address.

For details on SLIP driver installation, see Appendix A.
2. (Optional) In the SLIP Modem phone number field, enter the SLIP
Modem phone number.
3. In the Baud Rate field, Select the baud rate of your modem.
The baud rate of the PC and the FibeAir 1500 system must be the same in
order to provide a valid connection between the PC and the IDU. By default,
the IDU's baud rate is set at 19,200. For details on how to set the PC baud
rate, refer to section 3.9.7.
4.6.2. Defining the Managers List

The Managers List section of the System Configuration window allows you
to determine which alarms (i.e., traps) are included in the log file of up to
three managers.
Figure 4-11 Managers List
1. Enter the IP addresses of up to three system managers.
4.6.3. Defining Alarm Groups

The Alarm Groups section of the System Configuration window allows you
to determine which alarms are included in the log file of each manager
using the Alarm Group section of the window.
1. In the column of each manager, click on the types of alarms you want to
include in the log file of that manager.
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Figure 4-12 Alarm Group Window
2. Click Apply.
The definitions and settings determined in the System Configuration
window are saved.
3. Click Cancel.
The System Configuration window is closed and you are returned to the
Work Area window.
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4.7. External Alarms Setup
The procedure detailed in this section is required only if external equipment

alarms are connected to the IDU or if the IDU alarm outputs are connected
to other equipment (using the alarms I/O connector).
1. To define IDU Configuration select Configuration IDU.

The IDU Configuration window is displayed.
Figure 4-13 IDU Configuration Window
Follow the steps below for both the Local and Remote sides:
4.7.1. Setting External Alarm Inputs

The microcontroller in the IDU reads the alarm inputs (dry contact) and
transmits them over the management channel to the GiganetView
management system. This allows the FibeAir 1500 system to report external
alarms not related to itself. For each alarm:
1. Click on the box next to the alarm number to enable/disable. Alarms that
are enabled are indicated by a filled box (); disabled alarms are
indicated by ().
2. Enter a textual description.
3. Select a severity (Major, Minor, Warning or Event).
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4.7.2. Setting Alarm Outputs

The FibeAir 1500 provides five alarm outputs which may be used by other
systems to sense FibeAir 1500 alarms.
Figure 4-14 Setting Alarm Outputs
The alarm outputs are Form C Relays. Each alarm output relay provides
three pins:
Normally open (NO)
Normally Closed (NC)
Common (C).
Any output alarm may be defined as any one of the following:
Major
Minor
Warning
External
Power
BER
Line
Loopback
LOF
IDU
ODU
Cable
Remote
The default alarm output settings are:
Relay 1: On-Line (Power)
Relay 2: IDU
Relay 3: ODU
Relay 4: CBL (Cable)
Relay 5: RMT (Remote)
These relays may be connected to customer-specific applications. Refer to
Appendix B for details on the alarm connector pin assignments.
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Chapter 5
Operation
5.1. General
This chapter explains in detail how to operate the GiganetView
management software and operate, configure and monitor the FibeAir 1500.
5.2. Logging In
To log into the GiganetView management software follow these steps:
Figure 5-1 Login window

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To log in, enter your password and click OK.

There are two types of passwords, each with a different security level and
authorized activities:
Read only – System Operator permitted to perform monitoring activities
only.
Read/write - Super User permitted to change system configuration,
System Administrator parameters and perform monitoring
activities.
The initial factory-set read/write password is giganet.
After logging in, the Work Area and Physical View windows are displayed
(see section 3.3 and 3.4 for details).
5.3. The Work Area Window

The Work Area window is your starting point for all operations. Below is a
description of the menus, toolbars and other features of the Work Area
window.
Figure 5-2 Work Area Window
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5.3.1. Title Bar

The title bar of the Work Area window displays the following information:
FibeAir 1500 TM name of link name of window minimize close

logo window window
(log out)
Figure 5-3 Title Bar
Note that the "name of link" is user-defined via the General Information
window (Configuration System Information). See section 4.4 for
details.
Closing the Working Area window by clicking on the "close window" button
on the right side of the title bar is tantamount to logging out of the system.
5.3.2. Menu Bar

The menu bar of the Work Area window allows you to select options from
six menus.
Figure 5-4 Menu Bar
Below is a list of the various menus and the options they offer:
Figure 5-5 File Menu
Figure 5-6 Configurations Menu
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Figure 5-7 Alarm Menu
Figure 5-8 Statistics Menu
Figure 5-9 Maintenance Menu
5.3.3. Toolbars
The Work Area window has four toolbars:
■ a general toolbar horizontally laid out directly below the menu bar
■ an ODU toolbar below the File menu option

■ an IDU toolbar
■ a SONET/SDH toolbar.
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General Toolbar
Key Explanation
General Information − view and define system parameters such as link

definitions, contacts, system up time and IDU and ODU serial numbers.
System Configuration − view and define general settings such as Local

Device Communications, managers list and the alarms reported to them.
Set Frequency − define the frequency of the local and remote units.
Maintenance − perform loopbacks and insert alarm signals.
RSL Monitoring − attain a graph of the received signal level.
Key Explanation
Alarm Status − view the current alarm status.
Alarm Log File − view the log file.
Help − starts the online help system.
ODU Toolbar
ODU Configuration − view and set up the radio link parameters.

RSL Statistics Monitoring − view received signal level data.
IDU Toolbar
Local Unit Configuration − define Local IDU parameters.

Remote Unit Configuration − define Remote IDU parameters.
SONET/SDH Toolbar
SONET/SDH Configuration − view and configure SONET/SDH
parameters.
Local SONET/SDH Performance Monitoring − view SONET/SDH
performance data of the Local unit.
Remote SONET/SDH Performance Monitoring − view SONET/SDH
performance data of the Remote unit.
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5.4. Physical View

The Physical View window is constantly displayed after logging into the
FibeAir 1500 management program. It provides a real-time virtual display of
the IDU front panel. This window may be closed and reopened at any time.
The window is reopened by selecting File Physical View on the Work
Area window.
Figure 5-10 Physical View Window
Place the pointer over any item in the window and hold it there to view a
balloon description of the item. Also, the status bar on the bottom of the
window constantly displays the name of the currently selected item (e.g.,
LED Alarms, Power Switch).
The display of the LEDs on the Physical View window indicates the actual
real-time status of the LEDs on the front panel of the IDU. Note that there is
a slight delay between the changes on the front panel and the time they are
displayed on the Physical View window.
The LEDs on the front panel indicate the status of a number of important
factors. For the most part, the following rule applies: Green indicates a
good state (OK), Yellow indicates a warning, and Red indicates a major
alarm or a severe malfunction. See Table 3-1, below, for details.
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Table 5-1 IDU LED Alarms
LED Name Color Description
Red Yellow Green*
“Power” X X Red - Problem with power supplies, system not functional.

“Future Use”
“Line” X X X Red - No input to main channel / High BER.
Yellow – Some errors in line input.
“Loss of X X Red – Radio did not recognize information frame (radio
Frame” link problem).
“BER” X X X Red – radio BER higher than radio excessive error
threshold definition (please refer to SONET/SDH
configuration screen).
Yellow – radio BER higher then radio signal degrade
“Loopback” X X Red – Loopback is active.
“Stand By” X X Red – Protected configuration: This unit is currently
passive.
“Future Use”
“IDU” X X X Red – Modem unlocked.
Yellow – High temperature / Fan problem
“ODU” X X X Red – No link/ ODU Power/ ODU unlocked/
Communication failure between IDU-ODU
Yellow – Radio interference./ High temperature/ Rx/Tx out
of range.
“Cable” X X Red – RF Cable open / RF Cable Short.
“Remote” X X X Red – No link / some BER in the link/ fault in remote unit
(any red led in the remote unit).
Yellow – Warning in remote unit (any yellow led in the
remote unit).
* Green – Normal
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5.5. Windows and Menus

The following sections describe the various operational windows of the
FibeAir 1500. The options offered on each window are explained and
operation instructions are given.
5.5.1. File Menu Options
Physical View
This option displays the Physical View window, a real-time virtual display of
the IDU front panel. By default, the Physical View window, along with the
Work Area window, is displayed after logging in to the FibeAir 1500
management software.
System Information
This option allows you to view and define general settings for the
FibeAir 1500.
1. Select Configuration System Information in the Work Area window.
The General Information window is displayed.
Figure 5-11 General Information Window
2. In the Time field, enter the current time of day in HH:MM:SS format
(24 hour format).
3. In the Date field, select the month using the pull-down menu and enter
the day of the month and year.
The Description field is read-only. It displays a textual description of the
entity. This value includes the full name and identification of the system’s
hardware type, software operating system, and networking software.
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The Object ID field is read-only. It displays the vendor’s authoritative

identification of the network management system contained in the entity.
4. (Optional) In the Name field, enter an administrative-assigned name for
this managed node (link). By convention, this is the node’s fully-qualified
domain name.
5. (Op) In the Contact field, enter the name of a person to contact in case
of problems with the system, together with information on how to contact
this person.
6. (Optional) In the Location field, enter the actual physical location of the
node or agent (e.g., ‘telephone closet, 3rd floor’).
The System Up Time field (read-only) displays the time elapsed since
the system was powered.
The ODU Serial Number field (read-only) displays the serial number of
the ODU.
The IDU Serial Number field (read-only) displays the serial number of
the IDU.
7. Click Apply.
The definitions and settings determined in the General Information
window are saved.
8. Click Cancel.
The General Information window is closed.
Login
The Login option is used to change authorizations. This option may also be
used to lock the application without exiting. After selecting this option, you
are prompted for your password in a pop-up window. Enter your password
and click OK.
Exit
This option allows you to exit the FibeAir 1500 management software. This
is the same as clicking on the Close Window icon in the title bar. When this
option is selected, an "Are You Sure?" prompt is displayed. Click OK to exit
the software; click cancel to return.
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5.5.2. Configuration
Setting Frequency
1. Select Configuration Set frequency in the Work Area window.
At the top of the window, the system displays Tx/Rx ranges and the gap
between them according to the appropriate standard (FCC or ETSI) and the
type of ODU installed.
2. In the Frequency Control section, set the TX Channel to the required
channel. By default it is set to the first channel.
If you are unsure of the required channel, refer to Table 3-1 or Table 3-2
for FCC or ETSI channel allocations.
3. Select the Local + Remote option (radio button should be filled ♦).
By default, the Local + Remote option is selected. This option applies
the TX Channel setting you make to both the local and remote units.
4. Click Apply.
The settings are saved. From this point on, the ODU is set to the desired
frequency.
5. Click Cancel.
The Frequency Plan window is closed.

ODU Configuration
1. Select Configuration ODU in the Work Area window.
Figure 5-13 ODU Configuration Window
2. In the top center of the window, select the distance using the
buttons.
Perform the following steps for both the local and remote units (on the
left and right sides of the window).
3. In the top of the window, click on the diameter of the antenna (1 or
2 feet). The default value is 1 feet.
4. (Optional) In the Transmitter section, click on the Tx MUTE option to
block transmission to the remote unit. By default, this option is not
selected.
5. (Optional – not implimented yet) Click on the ATPC option to enable
Automatic Transmit Power Control (ATPC) mode.
6. In the Set Tx Level field, enter or select the transmit signal level.
Possible range: -10 to 15 dBm. By default, the transmit signal level is
15 dBm.
The Mon Tx Level field (read-only) displays the system's transmitted
power level.
The Mon Rx Level field (read-only) displays the received power level.
The temperature scale shows the temperature of the ODU units, ranging
from blue (cold) to red (hot).

The color of the icon indicates the severity of the most severe
alarm currently triggered (if any). Click on the icon to view the current
alarm list.
7. Click Apply to store current window settings.
8. Click Cancel.
The ODU Configuration window is closed.
IDU Configuration
1. To define IDU Configuration select Configuration IDU in the Work
Area window. The IDU Configuration window is displayed.
Figure 5-14 IDU Configuration Window
Follow the steps below for both the Local and Remote sides.
Setting External Alarm Inputs
The microcontroller in the IDU reads the alarm inputs (dry contact) and
transmits them over the management channel to the GiganetView
management system. This allows the FibeAir 1500 system to report external
alarms not related to itself.
For each alarm:
1. Click on the box next to the alarm number to enable/disable the alarm.
Alarms that are enabled are indicated by a filled red box (); disabled
alarms are indicated by an empty box ().
2. Place the cursor in the field to the right of the enable/disable button and
type a description for the alarm (e.g., "door open", "A/C Failure").
3. Select a severity (Major, Minor, Warning or Event) for the alarm.

Setting Alarm Outputs

The FibeAir 1500 provides five alarm outputs which may be used by other
systems to sense FibeAir 1500 alarms.
Figure 5-15 Setting Alarm Outputs
The alarm outputs are Form C Relays. Three pins are provided for each
alarm:
Normally open (NO)
Normally Closed (NC)
Common (C).
Any output alarm may be defined as any one of the following:
Major Minor
Loopback Power
IDU ODU
Cable Remote
Signal Degrade Line
External
The default alarm output settings are:
Relay 1: On-Line (Power)
Relay 2: IDU
Relay 3: ODU
Relay 4: CBL (Cable)
Relay 5: RMT (Remote)

These relays may be connected to customer-specific applications. Refer to

Appendix B for details on the alarm connector pin assignments.
IDU Temperature and Alarms
The temperature scale shows the temperature of the IDU unit ranging from
blue (cold) to red (hot).
The color of the icon indicates the severity of the most severe alarm
currently triggered (if any). Click on the icon to view the current alarm list.
4. Click Apply to store current window settings.
5. Click Cancel.
The ODU Configuration window is closed.
SONET/SDH Configuration
1. To define SONET/SDH Configuration, select Configuration
SONET/SDH in the Work Area window. The SONET/SDH
Configuration window is displayed.
Radio BER Alarm Thresholds (Optional):

2. In the Radio Excessive Error Thres field, select the level above which an
Excessive BER alarm is issued for errors detected over the radio link.
3. In the Radio Signal Degrade Thres field, select the level above which a
Signal Degrade alarm is issued for errors detected over the radio link.

Line Parameters (Optional):

4. In the Line Excessive Error Thres field, select the level above which an
Excessive BER alarm is issued for errors detected on the line input.
5. In the Line Signal Degrade Thres field, select the level above which a
Signal Degrade alarm is issued for errors detected on the line input.
Regenerator Section Overhead (RSOH) Function Parameters
(Required):
This section of the window allows you to determine the RSOH parameters
which will be used.
6. Set each RSOH parameter that will be used as active and leave the
others set as passthrough .By default, these parameters are set to
passthrough.
7. Click Apply.
The definitions and settings determined in the SDH Configuration
window are saved.
8. Click Cancel.
The SDH Configuration window is closed.
System Settings
1. Select Configuration System Settings in the Work Area window.
The System configuration window is displayed.
Figure 5-17 System Configuration Window

The System Configuration window is divided into three sections:

■ Local Device Communication Parameters
■ Managers List
■ Alarm Groups.
Setting Local Device Communication Parameters
Figure 5-18 Local Device Communication Parameters
1. In the SLIP IP Address field, enter the SLIP IP Address.

For details on SLIP ports, see Appendix A.
2. (Optional) In the SLIP Modem phone number field, enter the SLIP
Modem phone number.
3. In the Baud Rate field, Select the baud rate of your modem.
The baud rate of the PC and the FibeAir 1500 system must match in order
to provide a valid connection between the PC and the IDU. By default, the
IDU's baud rate is set at 19,200. For details on how to set the PC baud rate,
refer to section 3.9.7.
Defining the Managers List
The Managers List section of the System Configuration window allows you
to determine which alarms (i.e., traps) are reported to each one of up to
three managers.
Figure 5-19 Managers List
Enter the IP addresses of up to three system managers.

Defining Alarm Groups

The Alarm Groups section of the System Configuration window allows you
to determine which alarms are reported to each manager.
1. In the column of each manager, click on the types of alarms you want to
report to that manager.
Figure 5-20 Alarm Group Window
2. Click Apply.
The definitions and settings determined in the System Configuration
window are saved.
3. Click Cancel.
The System Configuration window is closed.

5.5.3. Alarms
Viewing Alarm Status

To view the current status of the alarms select Alarms Alarms
Status in the Work Area window. The Alarms window is displayed.
Figure 5-21 Alarms Window
Each line in the window describes a different alarm. On the left, an icon of
the faulty unit (IDU, ODU or MUX) is displayed. The color of the icon
indicates the severity of the alarm:
Red Major alarm
Orange Minor alarm
Yellow Warning
Blue Event
The alarms related to the Local unit are displayed on the left side of the
window. The alarms related to the Remote unit are displayed on the side.
The alarms displayed are sorted in two ways. First, they are sorted
according to severity and then they are sorted by type of faulty unit (MUX
first, then ODU and then IDU).

Viewing the Alarm Log File

To view the alarm log file, follow these steps:
1. Select Alarms View Log File.

The Alarm Log File window is displayed.
Figure 5-22 Alarm Log File Window
When the system reaches 80% capacity, it automatically saves the current
alarms in a log file. These files are stored in the following directory:
C:\GIGANETVIEW\LOG
where C:\GIGANETVIEW is the directory in which you installed the Giganet
View software.
The Alarm Log File window displays the following information:
Date The date the alarm was triggered.
Time The time the alarm was triggered.
Severity The severity of the alarm.
Alarm A description of the alarm.
Description
Saving a Log File

To save a log file as an ASCII file, click on the Save button. Then select the
directory or folder you want to store the file in and the name of the file.

5.5.4. Statistics Menu Options
RSL Monitoring
1. Select Statistics RSL Monitoring in the Work Area window.
The RSL Monitoring window is displayed.
Figure 5-23 An RSL Monitoring Window
The RSL Monitoring window displays the following current received signal
level status and values for both the Local unit (top of screen) and Remote
unit (bottom of screen):
The RX LEVEL field displays the current receive signal level.
The Line BER field displays the current Bit Error Rate of the line.
The Radio BER field displays the current Bit Error Rate of the radio.
The Unfaded RL field displays the expected receive signal level.
The Received Signal Level graphs show the received signal level over the
past hour.
2. Click on Cancel.
The RSL Monitoring window is closed and you are returned to the Work
Area window.

RSL Statistic Monitoring

The RSL Statistic Monitoring window displays the RSL values measure over
the past 24 hours.
1. Select Statistics RSL Statistic Monitoring in the Work Area window.
The RSL Statistic Monitoring window is displayed.
Figure 5-24 RSL Statistic Monitoring Window

2. Click on the History button to open the RSL Local/Remote Performance

History window.
Figure-5-25 RSL Performance History Window
The RSL Performance History window is divided into four sections as

described below.
The Local RSL 24 Hour History and the Remote RSL 24 Hour History
sections display the following details about the radio signal over the last 24
hours for the local unit and remote unit, respectively:
Int the time interval in which the measurement was made
Time the actual time when the measurement was made (according
to the internal IDU clock).
Min RL the minimum received level measured during the interval
Max RL the maximum received level measured during the interval
The Local RSL Day History and the Remote RSL Day History sections
display the following details about the radio signal over the last month for
the local unit and remote unit, respectively:
Date the date in which the measurement was made (according to
the internal IDU clock)
Min RL the minimum received level measured during the date above
Max RL the maximum received level measured during the date above

SDH Performance Monitoring

There are two SDH Performance Monitoring options: Local and Remote.
Select the unit you are interested in and follow the steps below.
1. To view the current status of the alarms select Statistics SDH

Performance Monitoring Local/Remote in the Work Area
window. The SDH Local/Remote Performance Monitoring window is
displayed.
Figure 5-26 SDH Local Performance Monitoring
The SDH Local/Remote Performance Monitoring window displays the signal

level measured every 15 minutes over the last 24 hours. The window is split
into two sections: the top section displays the Remote Radio monitoring
data and the bottom section displays the Remote Line monitoring data.
Each section displays the following details:
The Time Elapsed field displays the number of seconds since the current
monitoring period commenced.
The ES field displays the number of errored seconds in the period that
elapsed.
The SES field displays the number of severely errored seconds in the
period that elapsed.

The UAS field displays the number of unavailable seconds in the period that
elapsed.
2. Click on the History button to open the SONET/SDH Local/Remote
Performance History window.
Figure 5-27 SDH Local Performance History Window
SDH Local/Remote Performance History window displays details related to

the SDH performance of the local or remote unit. It is divided into four
sections:
Radio 24 Hour History − displays the following details about the radio
signal over the last 24 hours:
Int the time interval in which the measurement was made
Time the time interval in which the measurement was made
ES the number of errored seconds
SES the number of severely errored seconds
EFS the number of SEFS
UAS the number of unavailable seconds
BBE the number of BBE

Line 24 Hour History − displays the followingdetails about the line

signal over the last 24 hours:
Int the time interval measurement was made
Time the time interval measurement was made
SEFS the number of SEFS
Radio Day History − displays the following details about the radio
signal over the last month:
Date the date measurement was made
OFS the number of OFS
Line Day History − displays the following details about the line
signal over the last month:
Date the date measurement was made
OFS the number of OFS

5.5.5. Maintenance
Loopback
1. To perform loopback testing, select Maintenance Loopback.
The Loopback window is displayed.
Figure 5-28 Loopback Window
The Loopback window is divided into two sections: Local and Remote.
The Local section is detailed below.
force AIS to ODU
to line and back
force RDI
to IDU to remote
and back force RDI
to line
force AIS
to line
remote to local
user and back
channel
line
wayside
Figure 5-29 Loopback Window - Local Section

force AIS force RDI

to local to local
force AIS force RDI

to line to line
local to remote
user and back
channel
line
wayside
Figure 5-30 Loopback Window - Remote Section
2. Define the tests you want to perform by using the test configuration
buttons. When a option button is pressed it is selected and displayed in
Red.
Select Force AIS to test SDH networks.
Select Force RDI to test networks.
For details on running loopback tests, see Chapter 6. System Maintenance.
Download software
This option has not yet been implemented.
Reset − local resets the local IDU
− remote resets the remote IDU
Debug − This option has not yet been implemented.

Chapter 6
Troubleshooting
6.1. General
Giganet has designed the FibeAir 1500 to be highly reliable and relatively
maintenance free. In an any failure event of the system, it will give detailed
indications to assist troubleshooting and fault isolation. This chapter
explains all alarm indications of the FibeAir system, and contains
procedures for troubleshooting and fault isolation.
6.2. Maintenance Policy

In order to keep maintenance in a simple level, the on-site technician is only
to replace IDU or ODU modules. Under no circumstances will the technician
be required to open a piece of equipment to perform repairs to modules or
circuit boards. Opening the equipment will void the Giganet’s warranty.
Other maintenance that the on-site technician may perform includes
inspection, cleaning, cable/connector repair, link alignment/adjustment and
retorquing antenna mount bolts.
6.3. Visual Inspection

The following table lists the suggested preventive maintenance checks and
consists of visual inspection of the equipment and verification of operational
parameters. It is recommended to perform these checks at least a semi-
annual basis or as local environmental conditions or equipment problems
require. It is required to notify the customer prior to performing any
preventive maintenance procedures that will affect service on the circuit.

Chapter 6. Troubleshooting FibeAir 1500™ Installation & Operation Manual
Table 6-1 Preventive Maintenance Procedures
Check Condition Remarks

IDU Alarm LEDs All Green If not, perform
troubleshooting
Coax cable connections Tight, no corrosion/moisture Clean/repair as required
Coax cable No cracks or kinks Replace as required
Check Condition Remarks
Dust and dirt on equipment Clean Clean as required
Receive Level (either voltage Per installation records Align/adjust as required
in IDU, ODU or using the
management).
Torque on antenna mount Assure a tight mount Adjust as required
bolts
6.4. Troubleshooting
6.4.1. Troubleshoot a Malfunction

Although everyone develops his or her own individual troubleshooting
techniques, corrective maintenance generally consists of the following four
steps. They provide a logical, sequential methodology for diagnosing and
resolving circuit problems. When dispatched to restore service, remember
to take spares, tools and directions for access.
6.4.2. Define the Symptom

This is the first step in the process of restoring service on a circuit. This is
usually provided by the customer by a field technician or supervisor.
A symptom could be defined as “IDU alarm is red”, “complete loss of
service” or “excessive errors”. Symptoms may be constant or intermittent.
Intermittent symptoms require monitoring the circuit through time or
implementing robust testing procedures.
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FibeAir 1500™ Installation & Operation Manual Chapter 6. Troubleshooting
6.4.2.1. Isolate the Malfunction

After you have a clear definition of the symptom, the malfunction can be
isolated using diagnostics, loopback testing, fault isolation tables/flow
charts, test equipment and manual procedures. This step will identify the
specific piece of equipment that is failing.
Although it may be difficult at times to immediately determine which part of a
radio link is the problem area, the major choices for both the near-end and
far-end terminal equipment are:
■ Power supplies
■ Fading (due to heavy rain, new obstacle in the path, antenna

misalignment)
■ External equipment (SONET/SDH, ATM, FastEthernet, etc.)
■ Indoor unit (IDU)
■ Outdoor unit (ODU)
■ RF cable between the ODU and the IDU
■ Exposure of the equipment to severe environmental conditions (high
temperatures, etc.)
The following tables describe the different system indicators, and will help
you isolate and understand the malfunction in the system. These tables
should be used as a reference, and may offer ideas as to the possible
problem and recommended solutions.
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6.4.3. LED indications

The following table indicates the purpose of each of the LEDs on the IDU
panel. The next section will describe trouble shooting according to the
LEDs and indications.
Table 6-2 LEDs Indications
LED Name Color Description
Red Yellow Green*
“Power” X X Red - Problem with power supplies, system not functional.

“Future Use”
“Line” X X X Red - No input to main channel / High BER.
Yellow – Some errors in line input.
“Loss of X X Red – Radio did not recognize information frame (radio link
Frame” problem).
“BER” X X X Red – radio BER higher than radio excessive error
Yellow – radio BER higher then radio signal degrade
“Loopback” X X Red – Loopback is active.
“Stand By” X X Red – Protected configuration: This unit is currently
passive.
“Future Use”
“IDU” X X X Red – Modem unlocked.
Yellow – High temperature / Fan problem
“ODU” X X X Red – No link/ ODU Power/ ODU unlocked/
Communication failure between IDU-ODU
Yellow – Radio interference./ High temperature/ Rx/Tx out
of range.
“Cable” X X Red – RF Cable open / RF Cable Short.
“Remote” X X X Red – No link / some BER in the link/ fault in remote unit
(any red led in the remote unit).
Yellow – Warning in remote unit (any yellow led in the
remote unit).
* Green – Normal

6.4.4. General Troubleshooting Guide

Condition Alarm Indications Probable Cause Corrective
Actions
Normal Operation Everything OK. None
All LEDs are green.

INDOOR UNIT / LINE
IDU Power Supply One or more voltages 1. Replace IDU
Failure in the IDU power
supply are not OK.
Local IDU failure 1. Modulator failure 1. Check active

alarms.
2. High Temperature
“Modulator fail” –
3. Cooling FAN replace IDU.
Red: Modulator problem
2. Check
Yellow: High temp, airconditioning
Fan problem. in facility.
3. “High Temp” –
check alarm log
file for “FAN
failure”. If it
exists replace
IDU.
Problems with the line 1. External Please refer to

input (from external equipment Interface
equipment) troubleshooting.
2. Physical
connections
Red: Loss of signal
from the line side, Loss
of frame, BER.
Yellow: Signal degrade,
J0 mismatch


Actions
OUTDOOR UNIT/ RADIO
Problem in ODU 1. Check RSL level
at the remote
terminal. Compare it
to the calculated
unfaded Rx level. If
Red: ODU power,
there is a change of
unlocked
more than 3 dB in
Yellow: Tx/Rx out of the Rx level, change
range, temperature the Tx power level in
the local ODU
configuration
This will usually be window.
accompanied with
RMT, LOF and BER 2. Check if the ODU
leds as follows: has extreme
temperature
conditions. That
may cause a wide
variation of the Tx
output power level.
Cable Short or Open 1. Cable Short 1. Check cable
connection.
2. Cable Open
Note: this led will be

updated every minute.
Remote Unit 1. Check alarms
warning/failure and see it there
is a connection.
Led color will be the 2. If there is check
same as most severe alarms in remote
led indication in the unit.
remote unit.
Red: May also indicate
disconnection of the
link.


Actions
MISC
Standby Mode (1+1 The link is part of a None
configuration only) protected
configuration, and
currently not
transmitting.
Local IDU in loopback Loopback was Cancel loopback
mode invoked for testing using the loopback
window, or by
turning off the
If the loopback is invoked system and turning it
in the remote unit or in the on again.
IF portion of the local unit:
If a loopback was
invoked the remote
LED may also be lit.
6.4.5. Interface Troubleshooting Guide

After installing the radio link, everything may seem OK regarding the radio
side, but for some reason, the payload will not “go through”. In this case,
there might be a problem either with the connection of the line interface to
the FibeAir, or with the external equipment. The following table may assist
you in determining the problem if such phenomena occurs.
Before going in trouble shooting in the line interface, please check the
following:
■ External equipment Tx is connected to FibeAir Rx.
■ External equipment Rx is connected to FibeAir Tx.

■ Both external equipment and FibeAir are using the same interface
(single mode, multi-mode).
■ If you have multi-mode interfaces, you are using multi-mode fibers to
connect the unit. The same for single mode.
These are the common causes to faults in the line. If everything looks OK,
please proceed to the following table for advice.

Trouble Symptoms Probable Cause Corrective Measures
LINE LED is RED, 1. No input signal Check that both ends of the Main Channel fiber
SIG LED on Main or electrical cable are properly connected, and
Channel Interface is that the source of the 155 Mb/s stream is on,
off enabled and operating.
2. Bad format of input Verify that the input signal is a valid 155.52 Mb/s
signal signal with framing.
3. Tx / Rx cables Verify that the line input stream to the FibeAir

swapped unit is connected to the Rx connector. If
necessary, swap Rx and Tx cables.
4. Improper optical For optical interfaces only:
power levels or
1. Verify that the optical source, the optical
wavelength
cables, connectors and attenuators are of a
type compatible with the type of interface.
Typical problems: single-mode cables are
used with a multi-mode physical interface,
850 nm or 1550 nm optical sources are
connected to a 1300 nm interface.
2. Verify that the optical input power levels are
within the allowed range (use an optical
power level meter if necessary):
For the multi-mode interface, the input optical
power level must be within -14 dBm and -31
dBm; For the single-mode interface, the
input optical power level must be within -2
dBm and -32 dBm.
LINE LED is RED, 1. Line LOF (Loss of Verify that the input signal is a valid 155.52 Mb/s
SIG LED on Main Frame) signal with framing.
Channel Interface is
on

2. Line EXC 1. Verify that the source of the 155.52 Mb/s

(excessive BER) signal does not generate errors on the B1
byte (e.g. for maintenance / testing
purposes).
2. Verify that the connectors are well connected,
that the cable ends are in good shape, and
that no excessive power is exercised on the
cables, cable ends and connectors (i.e. a
bent optical cable may be a source for
trouble).
3. Look for problems in the input 155.52 Mb/s
line (e.g. bad cables, cables too long). For
optical lines, verify that the optical input
power level is within the allowed range (see
above).
LINE LED is yellow. 1. Line SD Same as EXC (Excessive Errors) above.
(Signal Degrade)
2. J0 mismatch alarm Verify that the proper input stream is connected
to the proper FibeAir unit (i.e. that there are no
errors in the routing or the connections of your
155.52 Mb/s streams),
OR
Change the transmitted J0 trace message in the
equipment transmitting to the FibeAir unit to the
J0 trace message expected by the unit,
OR
Change the FibeAir’s expected J0 trace
message to match its received trace message,
OR
Disable the Section Trace function of the FibeAir
unit (set J0 Operation to Passthrough in the
SDH / SONET Configuration screen).
LINE LED and SIG 1. Interoperability Try bypassing the FibeAir unit or operating its
LED are green, yet problem loopbacks in order to locate the source of the
equipment problem,
connected to the
OR
FibeAir malfunctions
Try to disable the FibeAir SONET / SDH
features (set Operation to Passthrough mode in
the SDH / SONET Configuration screen),
OR
Consult the other equipment’s manual.

2. Problem may be in Try bypassing the FibeAir unit or operating its

the other loopbacks in order to locate the source of the
equipment or in its problem,
connections
OR
Consult the other equipment’s manual.

6.4.6. Fault Isolation Using Loopbacks

The loopback function provides a means of testing the link at various points.
This procedure is known as “hardware loopback”. In this procedure the
external equipment will sent a pattern and monitor it’s received channel. If
the received pattern is identical to the sent pattern then the connection
between the equipment and the loop is confirmed.
Figure 6-1 Loopback
The FibeAir 1500 system provides the capability to perform loopback testing
at several points of the link. Invoking the loop back is done using the
GiganetView management software or through the SNMP protocol.
During the loopback test, an alarm will be active to remind the user to
cancel the loopback when finished with the test. The loopback screen in the
GiganetView software is described in the following figures.
force AIS to ODU
to line and back
force RDI
to IDU to remote
and back force RDI
to line
force AIS
to line
remote to local
user and back
channel
line
wayside
Figure 6-2 Local
Using this screen, it is possible to invoke the following loop backs:

Local:
■ 155 MB/s Line interface
■ Wayside channel
■ 64 KB/s User channel

Figure 6-3 Local Loop
■ Full IDU (all three inputs, through the IDU, modulator, and looped in the
IF).
Remote:
■ 155 MB/s Line interface
■ Wayside channel
■ 64 KB/s User channel
Figure 6-4 Remote Loop
■ Full Radio Link Loopback (Local external equipment through the radio
link, to the remote Line interface module and back through the radio link
to the local external equipment).
Figure 6-5 Remote Terminal Loop

6.4.7. Management Troubleshooting Guide

When trying to connect to the FibeAir 1500 system using the GiganetView
software, problems may occur due to mistakes in cables and configuration.
The operator will suceed in loading the Giganet View software, but will see
an hour-glass that will indicate a problem with the connection. The following
steps will help the operator to identify and correct these problems.
6.4.7.1. Check the cables
Figure 6-6 Cables
1. When connecting to the FibeAir via the Ethernet channel directly to a

nearby computer network card, use a cross cable. When connecting to
the FibeAir via the Ethernet channel using an Ethernet hubs (for
example, connecting to a LAN connection on the wall) use a straight
cable.
2. When connecting to the FibeAir via the Serial channel directly to a
nearby computer serial port, use a straight cable. When connecting to
the FibeAir via the Serial channel using a dialup modem use a cross
cable .
6.4.7.2. Check Read and Write communities

3. Ping the FibeAir. If succeeded there is a problem with the Giganet View
software installation (Or the computer TCP\IP stack) - check the read
and write communities in the FibeAir and in the management station
configuration. Otherwise there is a problem with the network
connectivity. The following screen demonstrates a typical conflict
between the IDU configuration viewed in the terminal screen and the
Giganet View parameters. In this example, the user must write in the
“Write Community” in the Giganet View window (the window on the left)
the word: “netman”.

Figure 6-7 Giganet View Window
The Agent Address must be identical to the IDU IP address, and the source
address must be identical to the computer’s address. Please refer to the
following drawing as a typical example for IP addresses and network
configuration:
Management
station
192.114.35.11
Workstation
Ethernet
IP address Default Router

192.114.35.12 192.114.35.1
Serial
Line
Default Router
Laptop computer FibeAir1500

IP address
Laptop
192.168.0.1 Internet
192.168.0.2 Cloud
IBM Compatible
Remote host
194.12.78.11
Figure 6-8 Typical Network Configuration

6.4.7.3. Serial Connection

If is connected via the serial line check the serial line speed in the FibeAir
and in the management station configuration. The serial line speed is
defined in the terminal under the IP configuration menu.
6.4.7.4. Ethernet Connection

Check that the Management station and the FibeAir IP interfaces have the
same netid. If they shouldn’t be on the same network check the default
router address.
If there are still problems with the network connectivity check with the
system administrator for Firewalls and Routing configuration errors.
6.4.8. Active Alarm Messages

The following table lists all the possible active alarm messages within the
FibeAir 1500 system.

Table 6-3 Active Alarms Messages
Message Severity
ODU
Power Supply status Major
Synthesizer lock status Major
TX level status Minor
RX level status Minor
Temperature status Warning
IDU
Power status Major
Cable open status Major
Modem Lock status Major
Temperature Warning
Loopback status Major
External alarm 1 status
Remote connectivy status Major
Inner communication status Minor
RST
Line loss of frame status Major
Radio loss of frame status Major
Line EXC status Major
Radio EXC status Major
Line SD status Minor
Radio SD status Minor
Loss of signal status Major
J0 mismatch Minor

6.4.9. Alarm Log File Messages

The following table lists all the possible alarm messages that may appear in
the alarm log file, the trap that will be issued to the network management,
and possible corrective actions. Please remember to check active alarms to
see what problem is still active and needs your attention.
Message Trap Issued Corrective Actions
ODU POWER xx FAILURE Power supply Check current alarm status.

ODU POWER xx OK Power supply None
ODU XBAND SYNTHESIZER IS Radio Check current alarm status.
LOCKED
ODU XBAND SYNTHESIZER IS Radio None
UNLOCKED
ODU IF CONVERTER xx Radio Check current alarm status.
LOCKED
ODU IF CONVERTER xx Radio None

UNLOCKED
ODU TX LEVEL IS OUT OF Radio 1. Check RSL level at the remote
RANGE terminal. Compare it to the calculated
unfaded Rx level. If there is a change
of more than 3 dB in the Rx level,
change the Tx power level in the local
ODU configuration window.
2. Check if the ODU has extreme
temperature conditions. That may
cause a wide variation of the Tx output
power level.
ODU TX LEVEL IS IN RANGE Radio None
ODU RX LEVEL IS OUT OF Radio 1. Check current alarm status.
RANGE
2. If the radio alarm is still active, contact
your Giganet dealer.
ODU RX LEVEL IS IN RANGE Radio None
ODU ATPC IS NOT ACTIVE Radio 1. Check current alarm status.
2. If the radio alarm is still active, contact
ODU ATPC IS ACTIVE Radio None
ODU EXTREME TEMPRATURE Temperature 1. Check current alarm status.
CONDITIONS
2. If the Temperature alarm is still active,
contact your Giganet dealer.
ODU NORMAL TEMPRATURE Temperature None
CONDITIONS
ODU LOOPBACK IS NOT Maintenance None


ACTIVE
ODU LOOPBACK IS ACTIVE Maintenance 1. Check current alarm status.
2. If the Maintenance alarm is still active,
MUX LINE LOSS OF FRAME SONET/SDH 3. Check current alarm status.
4. If the Sonet alarm is still active, contact
MUX NO LINE LOSS OF FRAME SONET/SDH None
MUX LINE LOSS OF SIGNAL Line 1. Check current alarm status.
2. If the Line alarm is still active, contact
MUX NO LINE LOSS OF SIGNAL Line None
MUX JO MISMATCH SDH 1. Check current alarm status.
MUX NO JO MISMATCH SDH None
MUX RADIO LOSS OF FRAME SONET/SDH 1. Check current alarm status.
MUX NO RADIO LOSS OF SONET/SDH None
FRAME
MUX LINE SIGNAL DEGRADE BER 1. Check current alarm status.
2. If the BER alarm is still active, contact
MUX NO LINE SIGNAL BER None
DEGRADE
MUX LINE EXCESSIVE ERRORS BER 1. Check current alarm status.
MUX NO LINE EXCESSIVE BER None
ERRORS
MUX RADIO SIGNAL DEGRADE BER 1. Check current alarm status.
MUX NO RADIO SIGNAL BER None
DEGRADE
MUX RADIO EXCESSIVE BER 1. Check current alarm status.
ERRORS
MUX NO RADIO EXCESSIVE BER None


ERRORS
IDU POWER 5V FAILURE Power Supply 1. Check current alarm status.
2. If the Power supply alarm is still active,
IDU POWER 5V OK Power Supply None
IDU POWER 8V FAILURE Power Supply 1. Check current alarm status.
IDU POWER 8V OK Power Supply None
IDU POWER 3.3V FAILURE Power Supply 1. Check current alarm status.
IDU POWER 3.3V OK Power Supply None
IDU POWER –5V FAILURE Power Supply 1. Check current alarm status.
IDU POWER –5V OK Power Supply None
IDU CABLE IS OPEN Cable Confirm that the cable is connected securely.
IDU CABLE IS SHORT Cable 1. Disassamble RF connector on both
sides.
2. Check for shorts on the cable (DVM).
3. Reassemble the RF connectors.
IDU CABLE IS OK Cable None
IDU MODULATOR FAILURE Modem 1. Check current alarm status.
2. If the Modem alarm is still active,
IDU MODULATOR OK Modem None
IDU DEMODULATOR FAILURE Modem 1. Check current alarm status.
IDU DEMODULATOR OK Modem None
IDU DEMODULATOR FIFO Modem 1. Check current alarm status.
OVERFLOW
IDU DEMODULATOR FIFO OK Modem None
IDU DEMODULATOR PLL Modem 1. Check current alarm status.
FAILURE

IDU DEMODULATOR PLL OK Modem None

IDU DEMODULATOR TIMING Modem 1. Check current alarm status.
LOOP FAILURE
IDU DEMODULATOR TIMING Modem None
LOOP OK
IDU DEMODULATOR PHASE Modem 1. Check current alarm status.
LOOP FAILURE
IDU DEMODULATOR PHASE Modem None
LOOP OK
IDU DEMODULATOR SYMBOL Modem 1. Check current alarm status.
ESTIMATE ERROR
IDU DEMODULATOR SYMBOL Modem None
ESTIMATE OK
IDU EXTREME TEMPRATURE Temperature 1. Check current alarm status.
CONDITIONS
IDU NORMAL TEMPRATURE Temperature None
CONDITIONS
IDU FAN FAILURE Temperature 1. Check current alarm status.
IDU FAN OK Temperature None
IDU LOOPBACK IS ACTIVE Maintenance If not in maintenance tests, remove looback
state using the GiganetView Loopback
screen.
IDU NO LOCAL LOOPBACK Maintenance None
IDU REMOTE LOOPBACK Maintenance If not in maintenance tests, remove looback
screen.
IDU NO REMOTE LOOPBACK Maintenance None
IDU LINE LOOPBACK Maintenance If not in maintenance tests, remove looback
screen.
IDU NO LINE LOOPBACK Maintenance None
IDU REMOTE System Fault 1. Check cable.
COMMUNICATION FAULT
2. If the System Fault alarm is still active,
IDU REMOTE System Fault None


COMMUNICATION OK
IDU ODU COMMUNICATION System Fault If the System Fault alarm is still active,
FAULT contact your Giganet dealer.
IDU ODU COMMUNICATION OK System Fault None
IDU MUX COMMUNICATION System Fault 3. Check current alarm status.
FAULT
4. If the System Fault alarm is still active,
IDU MUX COMMUNICATION OK System Fault None

Appendix A
SLIP Driver Installation (Windows 95, NT)
Installation on Windows 95
Insert your GiganetView CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive and perform the
following:
Install the “nullmdm” file:

1. Select Start Settings Control Panel Modems.
2. Select Add. Note: If a modem has not been previously installed in
your system, Windows will skip automatically to step no. 4.
3. Check the "Don't detect my modem" entry.
4. Click on Next.
5. Select “Have Disk”.
6. Choose your CD-ROM drive and Browse to see the files on the
“SLIP95” directory.
7. Select the “nullmdm.inf” file.
8. Click Ok.
9. Click Ok.
10. "Direct Connection" is displayed in the window. Click on Next.
11. Select "Communication Port (COM1 or COM2)" from the list and click
Next. The following message is displayed:
"Your modem has been set-up successfully"

12. Please note: If a modem has not been previously installed in your
system, Windows ask for additional area code information. You may
enter any numbers.
13. Click Finish.
14. Click Ok.
Add/Remove Programs:
1. Select Add/Remove Programs from the Control Panel.
2. Go to Windows Setup, select Communications, click on Details and
select Dial-up Networking checkbox.
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3. Click Ok.
4. Click Ok.
Windows may reset itself and ask for the Win95 installation CD (setup
CD). If it doesn’t, please restart your PC.
5 After the PC restarts, select Start Settings Control Panel
Network. Make sure that the "Dial-up Adapter" entry and the "TCP/IP
Dial-up Adapter" entries are on the list. If these two entries are not on
the list, they have to be installed manually. To install the required
entries: select Add adapter add manufacturer Microsoft
Dial-up Adapter Ok.
6. Mark the TCP/IP Dialup adapter properties specify an IP
address
IP address : 192.168.0.XX (where XX could be any number between
3 to 30.
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.224 Ok Ok.
7. Please reset your PC.
Add SLIP protocol to the dial-up adapter:

1. Add SLIP protocol to the dial-up adapter:
Select Start Programs Windows Explorer.
Select the “Rnaplus.inf” file from the A:\ directory.
Click the right mouse button and select Install.
2. Double-click on the “My Computer” icon and select Dial-up Networking
and select Make New Connection.
3. Select a connection name (this name is required for reference in the
installation steps ahead).
4. In the “Select a Modem” entry, select Direct Connection and click on
Next.
5. Enter the following values:
Area code 1
Telephone number 1
Country code - do not change existing setting.
6. Click on Next. The following message is displayed:
"You have successfully created - connection name"

7. Click on Finish.
8. Mark the Connection Name icon, press the right mouse button and
select Properties.
9. Uncheck "use country code and area code".
15. Select Server Type. From the Dial-up server, select the SLIP Unix
connection entry. If the entry is not listed, return to the beginning of
step 2 and start the installation again.
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16. Uncheck the “Log On to Network” option.

17. Select TCP/IP setting and check the Specify an IP Address option.
Enter the IP address values. This IP address is the SLIP interface IP
address you entered in step 6 of the previous section (and not the LAN
address).
13. Uncheck the "Use IP Header Compression" and "Use Default Gateway
or Remote Network" options.
14. Click Ok.
14. Click Ok.
15. Go to Configure and select the appropriate maximum speed. (The
default speed is 19200).
16. Click on the Connection tab and uncheck the "Wait for Dial Tone
before Dialing" entry and set the "Cancel the call if not connected within
to" entry to 1 sec.
17. Go to Advanced and uncheck the "Use Error Control" and "Use Flow
Control" entries.
18. Click Ok.
19. Click Ok.
20. Click Ok.
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Installation on Windows NT
Verify that TCP/IP and DIAL UP NETWORKING are installed in the
Windows NT.
Insert your GiganetView CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive and perform the
following:
Install the nullmdm file:

1. Go to StartSettingsControl panelModems.
2. Select Add.
3. Check the 'Don't detect my modem' entry.
4. Click on Next.
5. Select “Have disk”, and select from the GiganetViewCD/SLIPNT
directory the “nullmdm.inf“ file.
6. Click on Ok.
7. On the screen it is displayed 'NT Direct Connection'. Click on Next.
8. Select 'Communication port (COM1 or Com2)' from list and Click on Next.
9. The following message is displayed: 'You will need to restart the system
before you can use the modem'.
10. Click on Finish.
11. On the screen is displayed window 'Modem properties'.
12. Select the required port.
13. Select Properties and set Maximum speed rate equal to this one for the
Serial port of FibeAir (default 19200).
14. Select Connection and verify the following parameters: data bits 8, parity
NONE, stop bit 1.
15. Go to Advanced, uncheck the 'Use error control' and the 'Use flow control'
entries.
16. Click on Ok.
17. Click on Ok.
18. Click on Close.
19. Go to StartSettingsControl panelNetworkServices.
20. Click on Add
21. Select “Remote Access Server”
22. Click on Ok.
23. On the screen is displayed window ‘NT Setup’
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24. Click on Continue. Windows NT will now install RAS drivers.

25. On the screen is displayed window 'Remote Access Setup'. Click on Add.
26. On the screen 'Add RAS Device' you will see the new selected COM with
NT Direct Connection.
27. Click on Ok.
28. Click on Network
29. Verify that only “TCP/IP dial out” protocol is checked.
30. Click on Ok.
31. Click on Configure
32. Verify that in Port Usage “DIAL OUT ONLY” is checked.
33. Click on Ok.
34. Click on Continue and you will see the RAS Installation.
35. Click on Close.
36. Click on Yes to restart your computer.
Dial Up Networking Configuration:

1. Open “My Computer “ icon, open "Dial-up Networking”.
2. Create a New Entry Name.
3. Select in the 'Dial Using' the required COM.
4. Uncheck the 'Use another port if busy'.
5. Click on Configure and set initial speed to 19200. Click on Ok.
6. Select Server type. From “Type of Dial-up server” select the entry: 'SLIP
INTERNET'.
7. Select TCP/IP setting, and enter the IP address value. This IP address is
the computer SLIP interface IP address and not the Device IP
address.(default 192.114.37.5).
IP address : 192.168.0.XX (where XX could be any number between

3 to 30.
8. Uncheck the 'Force IP header compression' and set 'Use default gateway
or remote network' options.
8. Click on Ok.
9. Click on Ok.
10. Click on Close.
11. Please reset your PC.
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Appendix B
Alarm I/O Connector Pin-out
Table B-1 The Alarm I/O Connector Pin-out
Pin # Signal Name Signal Description
1 EXT IN1 Input 1
2 EXT IN3 Input 3
3 EXT IN5 Input 5
4 EXT IN7 Input 7
5 RELAY 1NO Relay Output 1 Normally Open contact
6 RELAY 1C Relay Output 1 Common contact
7 RELAY 2NC Relay Output 2 Normally closed contact
8 RELAY 3NO Relay Output 3 Normally open contact
10 RELAY 4NC Relay Output 4 Normally Closed contact
13 GND Ground
14 EXT IN2 Input 2
15 EXT IN4 Input 4
16 EXT IN6 Input 6
17 EXT IN8 Input 8
19 REALY 2NO Relay Output 2 Normally Open contact
20 REALY 2C Relay Output 2 Common contact
25 - Non Connected
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Appendix C
Coax cable cover Installation
1. Make sure fittings and coax cable are clean and dry.
2. Peel approximately 6 inches of COAX-SEAL from the paper backing.
3. Wrap isolation tape over the coax cover. Start winding from coax cover
towards fitting with one half overlap with each winding making sure all
joints are well covered.
Figure C-1 Steps 1, 2 & 3
4. After entire fitting and coax cable are covered with approximately 3/16"
thick layers, mold and form COAX-SEAL with fingers to make a smooth
surface and force out any air.
Figure C-2 Step 4
5. If more COAX-SEAL is necessary to complete seal, simply cut the

needed amount and add to existing COAX-SEAL, molding and press into
the other material. COAX-SEAL adheres to itself with slight pressure.
6. Carefully inspect seal to make certain that all joints are covered
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Appendix D
Network Management Configuration
The FibeAir1500 has two IP interfaces - An Ethernet interface and a Serial interface.
Every interface has an IP address and an IP mask..
The IP address is a four decimal integer separated by decimal points. Conceptually, each
IP address is a pair (netid,hostid) where netid identifies a network and hostid identifies a
host on the network. The IP mask divides the IP address to its netid and hostid. For
example if the IP address is
192.114.35.12 (11000000 01110010 00100011 00001100)
and the IP mask is
255.255.255.0 (11111111 11111111 11111111 00000000) then
the IP netid is 192.114.35 and the host id is 12.
An IP interface can only communicate with hosts that are on the same net (i.e have the
same netid). In our last example the interface can communicate only with hosts that their IP
netid is 192.114.35 (hosts for 1 to 255).
If the FibeAir1500 has a frame to send to a host that is not on either the Ethernet IP netid
or on the serial IP netid, the frame sould be sent to an intelligent device (usually a gateway)
on the network . This device , which is called a default router, is intelligent enough to send
the frame using the internet. The default gateway should be a host on one of the
FibeAir1500 interfaces netid’s.
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Management
station
192.114.35.11
Workstation
Ethernet
IP address Default Router

192.114.35.12 192.114.35.1
Serial
Line
Default Router
Laptop computer FibeAir1500

IP address
Laptop
192.168.0.1 Internet
192.168.0.2 Cloud
IBM Compatible
Remote host
194.12.78.11
Figure D-1 Typical Network Configuration
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CHAPTER 2 THEORY OF OPERATION

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CHAPTER 4 SYSTEM SETUP

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5.3. The Work Area Window.......................................................................................................................5-2

APPENDIX A SLIP DRIVER INSTALLATION (WINDOWS 95, NT)

APPENDIX B ALARM I/O CONNECTOR PIN-OUT

APPENDIX C COAX CABLE COVER INSTALLATION

APPENDIX D NETWORK MANAGEMENT CONFIGURATION

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Figure 3-30 Antenna Assembly - Two Foot Antenna (cont.)..................................................................... 3-33

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Figure 1-1 The FibeAir 1500™ System

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Following are FibeAir 1500 typical applications:

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1.3.1. SONET/SDH Networks

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1.3.2. Cellular Networks - MSC to BSC UPSR Ring

Figure 1-3 Cellular Networks - MSC to BSC UPSR Ring

High speed links allow for expansion of capacity in Cellular systems.

1.3.3. Microwave ATM Networks

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Figure 1-4 Microwave ATM Networks

1.3.4. Corporate / Campus Networks

Figure 1-5 Corporate / Campus Networks

The FibeAir 1500 system is a flexible, cost-effective solution for corporate

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1.3.5. LMDS Backhaul

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1.4. System Overview

Figure 1-7 FibeAir 1500 Basic Link Configuration

1.4.2. FibeAir 1500 main LRUs

1.4.2.1. In Door Unit (IDU)

Figure 1-8 In Door Unit (IDU)

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IDU major functions:

1.4.2.2. Out Door Unit (ODU)

Figure 1-9 Out Door Unit (ODU)

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1.4.2.4. GiganetView™ Management Application

Figure 1-10 GiganetViewTM Management Application

1.4.3.1. OC-3/STM-1 Line Interface

1.4.3.2. Wayside Channel Interface

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1.4.3.3. Radio-side User Channel Interface

1.4.3.4. Order Wire Analog Interface

1.4.3.5. External Alarms

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