NEC PASOLINK NEO (SDH

SUBMITTED BY- AKASH RAY

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INTRODUCTION
To provide reliable digital access links and fully exploit the potential of
end-to-end advanced networks, NEC has developed the PASOLINK
NEO, a narrow band point-to-point digital microwave relay system
operating at radio frequency (RF) bands of
6/7/8/10/11/13/15/18/23/26/28/32/38/52 GHz.
This system meets an increasing demand for digital transmission
services, and will satisfy the needs for common carrier access links,
private links, urban area networks, rural area networks, temporary
networks or emergency links for data and transmissions.
The PASOLINK equipment offers very high performance with large
system flexibility, which is easy to install and is a field proven to be
very reliable.
The PASOLINK NEO system provides interface types of PDH, SDH and
LAN.
The systems consist of antennas, outdoor unit (ODU) and Indoor unit
(IDU) same as
PASOLINK series. They are connected through a coaxial cable for each

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CONTENT
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1. KEY SPECIFICATIONS
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2. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
2.1) ANTENNA , ODU
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2.2) MICROWAVE ANTENNA IMAGE
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2.3)CONNECTION FROM ODU TO IDU IMAGE
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2.4)ODU IMAGE
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2.5) IDU
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2.6) IDU IMAGE
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3. DESIGN CONSIDERATION

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12. IDU & ODU COMPATIBILITY

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13. EQUIPMENT MENU (PASOLINK NEO)
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14. IDU FLEXIBILITY
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15. SYSTEM UPGRADE
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16. E1 & LAN SETTING
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17. INSTALLATION & INSTRUCTION
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18. INSTALLATION FLOW CHART
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Key Specifications:
Frequencies: 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 13, 15, 18, 23, 26, 28, 32, 38, and
52 GHz
Traffic capacities: 5 x 2 Mbps, 10 x 2 Mbps, 16 x 2 Mbps, 20 x 2
Mbps, 32 x 2 Mbps, 40 x 2 Mbps, 48 x 2 Mbps ,1 x 155 Mbps, 2 x
155 Mbps
LAN: 10/100Base-T(X), 1000Base-SX/LX, 1000 Base-T
Modulation: QPSK, 16/32/128QAM
Common platform design (PDH, SDH, and LAN)
V4 & Mx & PASO+(PDH) & PASO+(SDH) >> NEO (Same
Equipment)
Bitrate Free (PDH to SDH)
10MB/ 20MB/ 40MB/ 80MB/ 100MB/ STM-1 (Same MODEM
Unit)
Compact size/ Low power
1+0/1+1 @ 1U without FAN
Various Application
(E1+LAN), (E3+E1), (4PLAN + E1), (STM-1), APS for STM1(opt), XPIC etc. ...,
Bandwidth and Modulation Free ODU
Coverage from 5E1 to 2xSTM-1 or from 10M to 2x155Mbps. 5

Antenna
The complete menu of PASOLINK+ antennas includes diameters of
0.3m to 1.8m. They are designed to meet stringent requirements on
mechanical rigidity. Antennas with diameters of 0.3m to 1.8m can be
mounted directly to the ODU, making waveguides obsolete. This has
relevant cost and reliability merits and makes the installation quicker
and easier. The PASOLINK+ pole mounting structure is designed in a
way that the ODU can be replaced while keeping the antenna and
mounting bracket, including orientation, in place. The reflectors of the
antennas are covered with white diffusive paint and the mounting
structure is hot-dip galvanized. In the 6 - 8 GHz band, coaxial or
waveguide cable with transducer is used for connecting between the
Transmitter-Receiver (ODU)
ODU and IDU.
The transmitter-receiver is designed to handle a STM-1 signal in
6-38 GHz bands. The equipment is designed to withstand
severe weather conditions.
32/128-Quadrature amplitude modulation (32/128 QAM) is
applied.
Local Oscillator is employed for APC (Automatic Phase Control)
loop circuit at the transmitter and receiver.

MICROWAVE ANTENNA
Type 1- 11-38 GHz 128 QAM/32
QAM type
(0.3m Diameter Antenna)

Type 2- 6-8 GHz 128 QAM type

(Low Loss Coaxial cable
connection to Antenna)

CONNECTION FROM ODU TO

IDU

ODU

Indoor Unit (IDU)

The IDU consists of six (6) panels that have following functions.
1. ODU INTFC
Performing the multiplexing/demultiplexing of the transmitting signal,
receiving signal,
SV and EOW signal
Compensating the signal loss depending on IF cable length
Automatic Gain control
2. 32 QAM MODEM / 128 QAM MODEM
32/128 QAM (Quadrature Amplitude Modulation), Modulator/Demodulator
Compensating quality degradation caused by fading
Error correction of burst error using the Reed Solomon
encoding/decoding
MLC (Multi Level Code) encoding/decoding. (Only for 32-AM)
Data streams conversion depending on the modulation scheme
Scrambling/de-scrambling of the data
RFCOH multiplexing/demultiplexing
Velocity conversion for radio frame
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3. 150M INTFC / OPT INTFC / 10/100 BASE-T(X) INTFC

(Selectable)
STM-1 signal interface (150M INTFC / OPT INTFC)
RSOH multiplexing/demultiplexing (150M INTFC / OPT INTFC)
Hitless switching of No.1 and No.2 receiving signal (150M INTFC /
OPT INTFC)
2 ports 10 BASE-T/100 BASE-TX INTFC (Each port traffic is
separated) (10/100 Base-T(X))
Transparency for VLAN (IEEE 802.1Q Tagged frame) (10/100
Base-T(X))
4. CTRL
Setting of equipment operation
Monitoring alarm status of the equipment
Performing performance monitoring
Providing upper rank NMS interface
LCT terminal interface
EOW interface
5. WS INTFC (option) (32-QAM option)
Interface of 2048/1544 kbps Wayside signal
6. LAN CARD (Option)
Ethernet interface (10 Base-T) card with bridge function
(exclusive use against WS interface)
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IDU
1+1 1U height with PDH+LAN interface

b) 1+1 1U height with SDH interface

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DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
Protection Capability- PASOLINK+ provides a protection
switching system of Hot standby protection (1 + 1), and twinpath protection (1 + 1).
1. Non-Protection System- Non-protection system consists of
one ODU, one IDU for
1+0 System, and one antenna.
2. Hot-Standby System- Hot-Standby system consists of two
ODUs, one IDU for 1 + 1 system, and one or two sets of
antennas. The protection switch of this systems is performed
by the TX switches on the ODUs at the transmitting end and
Hitless switch on the 150 M INTFC (or OPT INTFC) module in
the IDU at the receiving end.
3. Twin-path System- Twin-Path system consists of two ODUs,
one IDU for 1 + 1 System, and two sets of antennas. The
protection switch of this system is performed by the Hitless
switch on the 150 M INTFC (or OPT INTFC) module in the IDU at
the receiving end.
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MAIN FEATURES
Advanced Technologies and Superb
Performance
High reliability and Quality
Excellent field proven MTBF
Low power consumption
10 Base-T/100 Base-TX, 1000 Base-SX/LX, 1000
Base-T (LAN interface)
APS for STM-1 optical
VLAN implementation
E1 Line Digital Cross Connect (DXC)
High System Gain / High spectrum efficiency
High System Gain achieved by each modulation with
Forward Error Correction
(FEC) Technology and distortion cancelling technique called
linearizer.
High spectrum efficiency achieved by QPSK to 128 QAM
selectable technology.
Allowing smaller antennas and reducing system cost.
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MAIN FEATURES
Easy and Quick Installation
Interconnection : Only one coaxial cable and automatic
equalization
Very Compact and Light
Various mounting methods for IDU, ODU and Antenna
Easy Antenna direction adjustment
Graphical User
Interface
for installation
and monitoring
Frequency
Agility
and Easy
Tuning
Field tunable local oscillator (Synthesizer)
RF point frequency can be changed through Local Craft
Terminal (LCT).
Sub-band of type is changeable by replacing RF Filter.
System Flexibility
Non-protected (1+0) or Protected (1+1)
1+1 Hot Standby / Space Diversity / Twin Path System with Hitless switch
IDU is used commonly for 6 - 52 GHz
Software settable Modulation (QPSK/16 QAM/32 QAM/128 QAM) of IDU
Common ODU for PDH/SDH/LAN, also Co-Channel Dual Polarization
system
Wide Input Line Voltage range is -40.5 to -57 VDC
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Maintenance Facilities
Local and remote supervision function on IDU through
LCT or PNMTj
Remote monitoring of ODU operating condition on IDU
through PNMTj
Full front access at IDU for all cabling and user interface
Loop back facility -Near end baseband, Far end
baseband IF loop back
Pre-settable BER alarm point: 10-3, 10-4 or 10-5 (ext.
APS
(Automatic
Protection
Switch) function (Option)
alarm/AIS
injection
point).

APS realizes optical line protection for STM-1. This is simplified from
conventional MSP (Multiplex Section Protection) function in order to
fit RST mode equipment (ITU-T G.841, Non-revertive Mode).

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XPIC (Cross Polarization Interference Canceller)

PASOLINK NEO can improve its transmission capacity up to dual STM-1 in
28 MHz (27.5
MHz for 18 GHz band) bandwidth by using XPIC technology. In case of this
capacity
upgrading from one STM-1 system, the additional parts are dual polarized
antenna, one
more ODU/ IDU set, some XPIC cable kit and additional firmware. The
upgrading can be
realized with existing STM-1 equipment.

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Other Tools and Materials

1. LCT- Local Craft Terminal (LCT) is the simple provisioning and maintenance
terminal for
PASOLINK+ system. LCT connects to the IDU. The LCT can control all
functions and
measures all monitor levels.
2. PNMS - NEC can provide an Element Network Management tool (PNMS:
PASOLINK Network
Management System). These tools can be used for maintenance and
performance
monitoring. These tools consist of software for UNIX or WINDOWS NT OS.

3. Coaxial Cable (Interconnection between IDU and ODU )- The 5D

FB, 8D-FB, 10D-FB
or 12D-FB coaxial cable (Low loss 50 ohms) serves as the interconnection
between the
transmitter-receiver (ODU) and baseband unit (IDU). The cable exchanges I/O
data signals,
DC power, alarm signals, control signals for frequency and TX power, RX level
and ODU
primary voltage monitoring signals and a pair of order wire signals. Due to19the

4. Power Supply Voltage- The nominal power supply voltage is

48 VDC. The guaranteed range of the same unit is sufficient for
nominal voltage of 36 to 60 V (48 V) as well. In this way,
commonality between modules is achieved throughout the network
even if different DC voltages are applied at different locations. (24
VDC power supply is available as an option.)

5. PASOLINK MONITOR (OPTION)- PASOLINK MONITOR is used

for receiving signal level monitor and ODU-IDU/ODU-ODU EOW system.
This is an installation tool for antenna direction pointing. (Receiving
level can be measured as voltage by voltmeter without PASOLINK
MONITOR.)

6. Head set- Head set is used for EOW system.

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PANEL LIST

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COMPATIBILITY AMONG PASOLINK FAMILY

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN NEO & EXISTING EQUIPMENTS.

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IDU & ODU Compatibility

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Equipment Menu (PASOLINK

NEO)

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INSTALLATION & INSTRUCTION

Before going to site check list :
Before going to any site, please be sure you completely prepared
the following items:
1- The installation tools.
2- The test equipment ,materials ,and tools.( for test work only)
3- Site installation drawings.
4- All labels/stickers (hard and soft copy)
5- Frequency plan and system configuration documents.
6- Test procedure and test data sheets .( for test work only)
7- Confirm access to site/station.
8- Check the condition of the vehicle to be used.
9- Make sure you and your staff are in good conditions
(physically)
10- Confirm the site/station entrance conditions.
11- Arrive to site/station safely.

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Installation Flow Chart

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IDU Mounting
The installation procedure for the IDU is shown below.
(a) Accessories Required- Screwdriver
(b) Procedure for Mounting and Dismounting
(1) Mounting- Mounting method of IDU is shown in Fig. 2-11.
(2) Dismounting- For dismounting IDU (if necessary), use the
following procedure.
Step Procedure
1 Hold the IDU so that it does not drop, and remove two screws
each from both sides.
2 Take out the IDU from the 19-inch rack.
STEP1: Align the IDU to the mount position on the
19-inch rack.
Step2: Fix each side of the IDU to the rack with the two
screws(M5)
Step3: To mount the IDU in a 19-inchrack ,allow space more
than 200mm to the rear section and space for one unit to the
top and bottom.
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Mounting of ODU and

ANT.:
There are two different cases as follows:
1- The ODU is direct mounted to the antenna.
2- The ODU is mounted with a separate bracket.
According to which case you have ,you will follow the
assembling procedure included with each antenna
And you will know how to fix that ODU.
Note:
In case two you have to install an additional RF cable
between the ODU and the Antenna.
The tools required:
Wrench, Monkey wrench or Torque wrench , and suitable
screwdriver.
ODU Demounting (if necessary):
1- Remove the four fixed bolts from the ODU.
2- Then demount the ODU.
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Cable Termination
In the following, list of tools and material and the method for cable
termination are described.
The following cables are described for reference.
BNC connector
D-sub connector
N-P connector
Molex M5557-4R connector
Note: Use ISO standardized screw (mm unit) for D-SUB connector.
The necessary tools and materials are summarized as follow.
Tools and Material List
1 .Soldering Iron
2 .Knife
3 .Measure
4 .Wire Stripper
5 .Adjustable Wrench
6 .Hand Crimping Tool (CL250-0012-2/CL250-0013-5)For D-Sub connector
(57026-5000/57027-5000)For Molex connector
7 .Solder

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Terminating Coaxial (Baseband Signal) Cable with BNC

Connector

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Terminating Coaxial (Baseband Signal) Cable with BNC

Connector

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Terminating Coaxial (IF Signal) Cables with N-P

Connector:

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Terminating Coaxial (IF Signal) Cables with N-P

Connector:

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Terminating Coaxial (IF Signal) Cables with N-P

Connector:

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Cable and Terminal

Connections
During cables and terminal connections, refer to the following
connecting method.
(a) Connect baseband signal cable(s)
Align the BNC connector guide groove to the other connector guide
ridge and turn the connector cap clockwise fully until it is locked
firmly.
(b) Connect IF signal cable
Connect the connector and tighten it by turning the tightening ring
clockwise.
(c) Connect supervisory cable(s)
Take care to connect the D-sub connector the right way round and fix
it with two screws (M3).
(d) Connect power supply cable
Take care to catch the Molex connector the right way round.
(e) Connect terminal
Take care to connect the D-sub connector the right way round and fix
it with two screws (M3).
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Antenna Alignment
Pan the antenna by Multi-meter & LCT

+3.45V

IF
CABLE

ODU

RSSI/VAGC

1st Side
Lobe

IDU

Multi-Meter
RSSI or AGC
Voltage

Azimuth
Main beam

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Antenna Alignment (Horizontal)

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Antenna Alignment (Up and Down)

Up and Down Misaligned

Reflecting Ground or Specular Plane

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THANK YOU FOR READING IT

HAVE A GOOD DAY

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