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MN.00142.E - 009
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Components

Section 1.
USER GUIDE

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ............................................................................... 7

FIRST AID FOR ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND SAFETY RULES .......................................... 8


2.1

FIRST AID FOR ELECTRICAL SHOCK ..................................................................... 8


2.1.1 Artificial respiration .................................................................................. 8
2.1.2 Treatment of burns .................................................................................. 8

2.2
3

SAFETY RULES .................................................................................................10

PURPOSE AND STRUCTURE OF THE MANUAL ............................................................11


3.1

PURPOSE OF THE MANUAL .................................................................................11

3.2

AUDIENCE BASIC KNOWLEDGE ..........................................................................11

3.3

STRUCTURE OF THE MANUAL .............................................................................11

Section 2.
DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATION

13

LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS.........................................................................................13

SYSTEM PRESENTATION ..........................................................................................15


5.1

RADIO SYSTEM OVERVIEW ................................................................................15


5.1.1 General .................................................................................................15

5.2

COMPLIANCE WITH INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS ................................................15

5.3

APPLICATIONS .................................................................................................15

5.4

SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE ....................................................................................16


5.4.1 IDU.......................................................................................................16
5.4.2 ODU......................................................................................................16

5.5

MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS ....................................................................................17


5.5.1 Management ports ..................................................................................17
5.5.2 Protocols ...............................................................................................17

EQUIPMENT TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS...............................................................21


6.1

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ...............................................................................21

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CHARACTERISTICS OF THE INDOOR UNIT ...............................................................29


7.1
7.2

GENERAL.........................................................................................................29
TRAFFIC INTERFACE .........................................................................................29
7.2.1 2 Mbit/s Interface ...................................................................................29
7.2.2 Ethernet interface (optional).....................................................................30

7.3

SERVICE CHANNEL INTERFACE...........................................................................30


7.3.1

V.28 low speed synchronous/asynchronous data ........................................30

7.3.2 Alarm interface.......................................................................................30


7.3.3 64 kbit/s contradirectional interface V.11 (optional) ...................................30
7.3.4 Network Management Interface ................................................................31
7.4

MODULATOR/DEMODULATOR .............................................................................31

7.5

CABLE INTERFACE ............................................................................................32

7.6

AVAILABLE LOOPS ............................................................................................32

DESCRIPTION OF THE INDOOR UNIT PDH INTERFACES ........................................33


8.1

1+0/1+1 IDU...................................................................................................33
8.1.1 Line interface .........................................................................................33
8.1.2 Radio interface .......................................................................................34
8.1.3 Equipment controller ...............................................................................35

8.2

IDU LOOPS ......................................................................................................36


8.2.1 Tributary loop........................................................................................36
8.2.2 Baseband unit loop .................................................................................36
8.2.3

IDU loop ...............................................................................................37

DESCRIPTION OF THE INDOOR UNIT ETHERNET INTERFACES ..............................45


9.1

TREATMENT OF ETHERNET SIGNALS ...................................................................45


9.1.1 2 Mbit/s tributaries..................................................................................46
9.1.2

Electrical Ethernet interface.....................................................................46

9.1.3 Front panel LEDs of Ethernet ports ............................................................46


9.1.4 Bridge/switch function .............................................................................46
9.1.5 Ethernet Full Duplex function....................................................................47
9.1.6 Link Loss Forwarding ...............................................................................48
9.1.7 MDI/MDIX crossover..............................................................................48
9.1.8 VLAN functionality...................................................................................48
9.1.9 Switch organized by port .........................................................................48
9.1.10 Switch organized by VLAN ID ...................................................................49
9.1.11 Layer 2, Priority function, QoS, 802.1p ......................................................50
10 CHARACTERISTICS OF THE OUTDOOR UNIT .............................................................54
10.1

GENERAL.........................................................................................................54

10.2

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ...............................................................................54

11 DESCRIPTION OF THE OUTDOOR UNIT ....................................................................56


11.1

GENERAL.........................................................................................................56

11.2

TRANSMIT SECTION..........................................................................................56

11.3

RECEIVE SECTION ............................................................................................57

11.4

CABLE INTERFACE ............................................................................................57

11.5

ATPC OPERATION .............................................................................................57

11.6

1+1 Tx SYSTEM ...............................................................................................58

11.7

POWER SUPPLY ................................................................................................58

12 24/48 VOLT DC/DC CONVERTER D52089 .................................................................63

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12.1

GENERAL.........................................................................................................63

12.2

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS ..........................................................................63

12.3

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS .........................................................................63

Section 3.
INSTALLATION

67

13 INSTALLATION AND PROCEDURES FOR ENSURING ELECTROMAGNETIC


COMPATIBILITY ......................................................................................................67
13.1

GENERAL.........................................................................................................67

13.2

MECHANICAL INSTALLATION..............................................................................67
13.2.1 IDU installation.......................................................................................67

13.3

ELECTRICAL WIRING.........................................................................................68

13.4

GROUNDING CONNECTION ................................................................................69

14 ALC USER CONNECTIONS .........................................................................................70


14.1

CONNECTOR USE FOR 1+0/1+1 ALC VERSION .....................................................70

14.2

STANDARD VERSION CONNECTORS ....................................................................71

15 ALC PLUS USER CONNECTIONS ................................................................................74


15.1

CONNECTOR USE FOR 1+0/1+1 ALC PLUS VERSION .............................................74

16 INSTALLATION ONTO THE POLE OF THE ODU WITH SEPARATED ANTENNA .............80
16.1

INSTALLATION KIT ...........................................................................................80

16.2

REQUIRED TOOLS FOR MOUNTING (NOT SUPPLIED) .............................................80

16.3

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE ...............................................................................81

16.4

GROUNDING ....................................................................................................82

17 INSTALLATION ONTO THE WALL OF THE ODU WITH SEPARATED ANTENNA.............94


17.1

INSTALLATION KIT ...........................................................................................94

17.2

REQUIRED TOOLS FOR MOUNTING (NOT SUPPLIED) .............................................94

17.3

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE ..............................................................................95

17.4

GROUNDING ....................................................................................................96

18 INSTALLATION ONTO THE POLE OF THE ODU WITH INTEGRATED ANTENNA


(KIT V52191, V52192)...........................................................................................105
18.1

FOREWORD ................................................................................................... 105

18.2

INSTALLATION KIT ......................................................................................... 105

18.3

REQUIRED TOOLS FOR MOUNTING (NOT SUPPLIED) ........................................... 105

18.4

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE ............................................................................. 106


18.4.1 Installation onto the pole of the support system and the antenna ................ 106
18.4.2 Installation of ODU................................................................................ 107
18.4.3 ODU installation.................................................................................... 107

18.5

ANTENNA AIMING........................................................................................... 108

18.6

GROUNDING .................................................................................................. 108

19 INSTALLATION ONTO THE POLE OF THE ODU WITH INTEGRATED ANTENNA


(KIT V32307, V32308, V32309) .............................................................................124
19.1

FOREWORD ................................................................................................... 124

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19.2

INSTALLATION KIT ......................................................................................... 124

19.3

REQUIRED TOOLS FOR MOUNTING (NOT SUPPLIED) ........................................... 125

19.4

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE ............................................................................. 125

19.5

1+0 MOUNTING PROCEDURES ......................................................................... 126


19.5.1 Setting antenna polarization ................................................................... 126
19.5.2 Installation of the centring ring on the antenna ......................................... 126
19.5.3 Installation of 1+0 ODU support ............................................................. 126
19.5.4 Installation onto the pole of the assembled structure ................................. 126
19.5.5 Installation of ODU (on 1+0 support)....................................................... 126
19.5.6 Antenna aiming .................................................................................... 127
19.5.7 ODU grounding..................................................................................... 127

19.6

1+1 MOUNTING PROCEDURES ......................................................................... 127


19.6.1 Installation of Hybrid ............................................................................. 127
19.6.2 Installation of ODUs (on hybrid for 1+1 version) ....................................... 128

20 INSTALLATION ONTO THE POLE OF THE 4 GHz ODU WITH SEPARATED ANTENNA
(KIT V32323).........................................................................................................136
20.1

INSTALLATION KIT ......................................................................................... 136

20.2

REQUIRED TOOLS FOR MOUNTING (NOT SUPPLIED) ........................................... 136

20.3

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE ............................................................................. 136

Section 4.
LINE-UP

143

21 LINEUP OF THE RADIO HOP .................................................................................143


21.1

LINEUP OF THE RADIO HOP............................................................................ 143


21.1.1 Antenna alignment and received field measurement .................................. 143
21.1.2 Network element configuration ............................................................... 144
21.1.3 Radio checks ........................................................................................ 144

22 LINEUP OF ETHERNET TRAFFIC (FOR IDU WITH ETHERNET MODULE ONLY) ........146
22.1

GENERAL....................................................................................................... 146

22.2

LOCAL LAN1 PORT TO REMOTE LAN1 PORT (TRANSPARENT CONNECTION LAN


PER PORT)..................................................................................................... 146

22.3

LOCAL LAN1 PORT TO REMOTE LAN1 PORT (WITH VLANs) ................................ 151

22.4

3 TO 1 PORT CONNECTIONS ............................................................................ 154

22.5

3 TO 1 PORT CONNECTIONS, SETTINGS FOR UNTAGGED TRAFFIC ........................ 154

22.6

3 TO 1 PORT CONNECTIONS, SETTINGS FOR TAGGED AND UNTAGGED TRAFFIC .... 157

22.7

3 TO 1 CONNECTIONS: EXAMPLES OF PRIORITY MANAGEMENT ............................ 158

Section 5.
MAINTENANCE

163

23 PERIODICAL CHECKS .............................................................................................163


23.1

GENERAL....................................................................................................... 163

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23.2

CHECKS TO BE CARRIED OUT .......................................................................... 163

24 TROUBLESHOOTING...............................................................................................164
24.1
24.2

GENERAL....................................................................................................... 164
TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE ..................................................................... 164
24.2.1 Loop facilities ....................................................................................... 164
24.2.2 Alarm messages processing.................................................................... 165

25 EQUIPMENT CONFIGURATION UPLOAD/SAVE/DOWNLOAD. PARAMETER


MODIFICATION AND CREATION OF VIRTUAL CONFIGURATIONS. ..........................166
25.1

SCOPE .......................................................................................................... 166

25.2

PROCEDURE................................................................................................... 166
25.2.1 General equipment configuration............................................................ 166
25.2.2 Addresses and routing table ................................................................... 167
25.2.3 Remote Element Table........................................................................... 168

26 BACK UP FULL EQUIPMENT CONFIGURATION WITHOUT POSSIBILITY OF MODIFYING


THE PARAMETERS .................................................................................................169
26.1

SCOPE .......................................................................................................... 169

26.2

CONFIGURATION UPLOAD ............................................................................... 169

26.3

CONFIGURATION DOWNLOAD .......................................................................... 169

Section 6.
PROGRAMMING AND SUPERVISION

171

27 PROGRAMMING AND SUPERVISION .......................................................................171


27.1

GENERAL....................................................................................................... 171

Section 7.
COMPOSITION

173

28 COMPOSITION OF THE INDOOR UNIT ....................................................................173


28.1

GENERAL....................................................................................................... 173

28.2

ALC IDU PART NUMBER ................................................................................... 173

28.3

ALC PLUS IDU PART NUMBER ........................................................................... 174

29 COMPOSITION OF OUTDOOR UNIT.........................................................................175


29.1

GENERAL....................................................................................................... 175

29.2

AL ODU ......................................................................................................... 175

29.3

AS ODU......................................................................................................... 175

Section 8.

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LISTS AND
ASSISTANCE SERVICE

177

30 LIST OF FIGURES ...................................................................................................177


31 LIST OF TABLES .....................................................................................................181
32 ASSISTANCE SERVICE............................................................................................183
32.1

RQ.00961 MODULE ......................................................................................... 183

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Section 1.
USER GUIDE

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

SIAE Microelettronica S.p.A. declares that the products:

Digital radio relay system

AL7

Digital radio relay system

AL8

Digital radio relay system

AL11

Digital radio relay system

AL13

Digital radio relay system

AL15

Digital radio relay system

AL18

Digital radio relay system

AL23

Digital radio relay system

AL25

Digital radio relay system

AL28

Digital radio relay system

AL38

comply with the essential requirements of article 3 of the R&TTE Directive (1999/05/EC) and therefore is
marked CE.
The following standards apply:

EN 60950 200 "Safety of information technology equipment".

EN 301 489-4 V.1.3.1 (2002-8): "Electromagnetic compatibility and radio spectrum Matters (ERM);
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 4. Specific
conditions for fixed radio links and ancillary equipment and services"

ETSI EN 301 751 V.1.1. (2002-12): "Fixed Radio Systems; Point-to point equipment and antennas;
generic harmonized standard for point-to-point digital fixed radio systems and antennas covering the essential requirements under article 3.2 of the 1999/5/EC Directive".

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FIRST AID FOR ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND SAFETY


RULES

2.1

FIRST AID FOR ELECTRICAL SHOCK

Do not touch the patient with bare hands until the circuit has been opened. Open the circuit by switching off the line switches. If that is not possible protect yourself with dry material and free the patient
from the conductor.

2.1.1

Artificial respiration

It is important to start mouth resuscitation at once and to call a doctor immediately. Suggested procedure
for mouth to mouth resuscitation method is described in the Tab.1.

2.1.2

Treatment of burns

This treatment should be used after the patient has regained consciousness. It can also be employed while
artificial respiration is being applied (in this case there should be at least two persons present).
Warning

Do not attempt to remove clothing from burnt sections

Apply dry gauze on the burns

Do not apply ointments or other oily substances.

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Tab.1 - Procedure for mouth to mouth resuscitation method


Step

Description

Lay the patient on his back with his arms parallel to the
body. If the patient is laying on an inclined plane, make
sure that his stomach is slightly lower than his chest. Open
the patients mouth and check that there is no foreign matter in mouth (dentures, chewing gum, etc.).

Figure

Kneel beside the patient level with his head. Put an hand
under the patient's head and one under his neck.
Lift the patient's head and let it recline backwards as far
as possible.

Shift the hand from the patient's neck to his chin and his
mouth, the index along his jawbone, and keep the other
fingers closed together. While performing these operations
take a good supply of oxygen by taking deep breaths with
your mouth open.

With your thumb between the patient's chin and mouth


keep his lips together and blow into his nasal cavities.

While performing these operations observe if the patient's


chest rises. If not it is possible that his nose is blocked: in
that case open the patient's mouth as much as possible by
pressing on his chin with your hand, place your lips around
his mouth and blow into his oral cavity. Observe if the patient's chest heaves. This second method can be used instead of the first even when the patient's nose is not
obstructed, provided his nose is kept closed by pressing
the nostrils together using the hand you were holding his
head with. The patient's head must be kept sloping backwards as much as possible.

Start with ten rapid expirations, hence continue at a rate


of twelve/ fifteen expirations per minute. Go on like this
until the patient has regained conscious-ness, or until a
doctor has ascertained his death.

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2.2

SAFETY RULES

When the equipment units are provided with the plate, shown in Fig.1, it means that they contain components electrostatic charge sensitive.

Fig.1 - Components electrostatic charge sensitive


In order to prevent the units from being damaged while handling, it is advisable to wear an elasticised band
(Fig.2) around the wrist ground connected through coiled cord (Fig.3).

Band

Elasticized

Fig.2 - Elasticised band

Fig.3 - Coiled cord


The units showing the label, shown in Fig.4, include laser diodes and the emitted power can be dangerous
for eyes; avoid exposure in the direction of optical signal emission.

LASER

Fig.4 - Laser diodes

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PURPOSE AND STRUCTURE OF THE MANUAL

3.1

PURPOSE OF THE MANUAL

The purpose of this manual consists in providing the user with information which allows to operate and
maintain the ALC radio family.
Warning: This manual does not include information relevant to the SCT/LCT management program windows and relevant application. They will provided by the program itself as help-on line.

3.2

AUDIENCE BASIC KNOWLEDGE

The following knowledge and skills are required to operate the equipment:

a basic understanding of microwave transmission

installation and maintenance experience on digital radio system

a good knowledge of IP/OSI networks and routing policy.

3.3

STRUCTURE OF THE MANUAL

The manual is subdivided into sections each of them developing a specific topic entitling the section.
Each section consists of a set of chapters, enlarging the main subject master.

Section 1 - User Guide


It provides the information about the main safety rules and expounds the purpose and the structure of the
manual.

Section 2 - Description and specifications


It traces the broad line of equipment operation and lists the main technical characteristics of the whole
equipment and units it consists of.
List of abbreviation meaning is also supplied.

Section 3 - Installation
The mechanical installation procedures are herein set down as well as the user electrical connections.
The content of the tool kit (if supplied) is also listed.

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Section 4 - Line-Up
Line-up procedures are described as well as checks to be carried out for the equipment correct operation.
The list of the instruments to be used and their characteristics are also set down.

Section 5 - Maintenance
The routine maintenance actions are described as well as fault location procedures in order to identify the
faulty unit and to re-establish the operation after its replacement with a spare one.

Section 6 - Programming and supervision


The ALC radio family is programmed and supervised using different software tools. Some of them are already available, some other will be available in the future.
This section lists the tools implemented and indicates if descriptions are already available. Each description
of software tools is supplied in a separated manual.

Section 7 - Composition
Position, part numbers of the components the equipment consist of, are shown in this section.

Section 8 - Lists and assistance service


It provides the lists of figures ans tables and the assistance service.

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Section 2.
DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATION

LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS

AF

Assured Forwarding

ALC

Access Link Compact Version

ALC plus

Access Link Compact Plus Version

AIS

Alarm Indication Signal

ATPC

Automatic Transmit Power Control

BB

Baseband

BBER

Background Block Error Radio

BER

Bit Error Rate

DSCP

Differentiated Service Code Point

DSP

Digital Signal Processing

EMC/EMI

Electromagnetic Compatibility/Electromagnetic Interference

EOC

Embedded Overhead Channel

ERC

European Radiocommunication Committee

ESD

Electrostatic Discharge

FEC

Forward Error Corrector

FEM

Fast Ethernet Module

HDLC

High Level Data Link Control

IDU

Indoor Unit

IF

Intermediate Frequency

IpToS

Type of Service IP

LAN

Local Area Network

LAPS

Link Access Procedure SDH

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LCT

Local Craft Terminal

LIM

Line Interface Module

LLF

Link Loss Forwarding

LOF

Loss Of Frame

LOS

Loss Of Signal

MAC

Media Access Control

MDI

Medium Dependent Interface

MDIX

Medium Dependent Interface Crossover

MIB

Management Information Base

MMIC

Monolitic Microwave Integrated Circuit

MTBF

Mean Time Between Failure

NE

Network Element

ODU

Outdoor Unit

OSI

Open System Interconnection

PDH

Plesiochronous Digital Hierarchy

PPI

Plesiochronous Physical Interface

PPP

Point to Point Protocol

PTOS

Priority Type Of Service

RIM

Radio Interface Module

SCT

Subnetwork Craft Terminal

SNMP

Simple Network Management Protocol

TCP/IP

Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol

TOS

Type Of Service

VID

Virtual LAN Identifier

VLAN

Virtual LAN

WFQ

Wait Fair Queue

Wayside Traffic

Additional 2 Mbit/s Traffic

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SYSTEM PRESENTATION

5.1

RADIO SYSTEM OVERVIEW

5.1.1

General

AL is SIAE's PDH radio series for low-to-medium transmission capacities in frequency bands from 7 to 38
GHz.
Different hardware versions offer a range of tributaries traffic from 2xE1 to 32xE1, with or without Ethernet
traffic, on 4QAM, 16QAM and 32QAM modulation, with capacity up to 105 Mbit/s.
Reduced cost, high reliability, compact size, light weight and full programmability are the key features of
this radio series.

5.2

COMPLIANCE WITH INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS

The equipment complies with the following international standards:

EN 301 489-4 for EMC

ITU-R recommendations for all frequency bands

EN 300 132-2 characteristics for power supply

EN 300 019 environmental characteristics (Operation class 3.2 for IDU and class 4.1 for ODU; storage: class 1.2; transport: class 2.3)

EN 60950 for safety.

5.3

APPLICATIONS

AL main applications are:

radio communication between GSM cells

radio links for voice and data transmission

spur routes for high capacity radio system

emergency links

Ethernet traffic in point to point communication.

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5.4

SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE

The AL radio equipment consist of two separate units:

the indoor unit (IDU) that houses tributary interfaces, Ethernet ports modem and controller
units

the outdoor unit (ODU) that converts IF signals into RF signals and vice versa.

The two units are interconnected via coaxial cable. Fig.5 and Fig.6 show a typical IDU/ODU layout whereas
Fig.7 and Fig.8 show the radio block diagram in 1+0 and 1+1 configuration respectively.

5.4.1

IDU

The IDU is available in the following hardware versions:

ALC
-

1 rack unit compact IDU, 1+0 configuration, 2/4/8 E1

1 rack unit compact IDU, 1+0 configuration, 2/4/8/16 E1

1 rack unit compact IDU, 1+1 configuration, 2/4/8 E1

1 rack unit compact IDU, 1+1 configuration, 2/4/8/16 E1

ALC plus
-

1 rack unit compact plus IDU, 1+0 configuration, 2/4/5/8/10/16 E1

1 rack unit compact plus IDU, 1+1 configuration, 2/4/5/8/10/16 E1

1 rack unit compact plus IDU, 1+0 configuration, 2/4/5/8/10/16/20/32 E1

1 rack unit compact plus IDU, 1+0 configuration, 2/4/5/8/10/16/20/32 E1

Ethernet module can be housed inside IDU, as option, for Ethernet traffic. ALC and ALC plus IDUs consist
of a single circuit board plugged into a wired shelf. Line interfaces house tributary connections and, through
a multiplexing/demultiplexing and bit insertion/extraction process, supply/receive the aggregate signal
to/from the modulator/demodulator.
Main difference between ALC IDU and ALC plus IDU is the increased capacity (up to 32E1 and up to 105
Mbit/s of total capacity) and the possibility to use the bandwidth of transmitted channel more efficiently:
5 E1 streams can be transmitted in the bandwidth previously used by 4 E1 only, 10 E1 streams can be
transmitted in the bandwidth previously used by 8 E1 only, 20 E1 streams can be transmitted in the bandwidth previously used by 16 E1 only.
Line interfaces carry out the digital processing for the QAM modulator and, in 1+1 configuration, duplicate
the main signals on the transmission side and perform the changeover on the receive side. Interfaces towards the ODU house the cable interface for bidirectional communication between ODU and IDU, and implement the IF section of the mo-demodulator.
IDU power supply units process battery voltage and supply power to IDU and ODU circuits. The controller
section of the radio houses service channels interfaces, stores IDU firmware, interfaces SIAE management systems though dedicated supervision ports, and routes external and internal alarms to relay
contacts.

5.4.2

ODU

The ODU houses the interface towards the IDU on one side, and towards the antenna flange on the other.
The ODU shifts the incoming QAM-modulated carrier to RF frequency through a double conversion. The
opposite occurs at the receive side, when the IF-converted carrier is sent to the IDU demodulator.
Antenna coupling in 1+1 systems is done through a balanced or unbalanced hybrid.
Two versions of ODU are available, ODU AL and ODU AS; they differ in output power.

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5.5

MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

AL radio can be controlled locally and remotely via SIAE supervision software:

SCT/LCT: a Windows-based management system for small networks (up to 100 NE)

NMS5-LX: a Linux-based management system for small-to-medium networks (up to 750 NE)

NMS5-UX: a Unix-based management system for large networks (up to 2500 NE)

These systems provide a friendly graphic interface complying with current standard use of keyboards,
mouse and windows.

5.5.1

Management ports

AL radio terminals connect to the supervision network via the following communication ports:

Ethernet 10BaseT Port (2 port in ALC plus)

USB port

5.5.2

Protocols

SNMP along with IP or OSI protocol stacks are used to manage AL operation.

Fig.5 - 1+1 ODU typical configuration with integrated antenna

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TXRX
1
2

Q3

LCT

TEST
R AL

TX RX
1
2

Q3/2

V11

Q3/1

RS232

LCT
USER IN/OUT

USER IN/OUT

DPLX
DPLX
LINK 2
LINK 3
ACT
ACT
10/100 BTX

ALC plus 32E1 + Ethernet

TEST
R AL

DPLX
LINK 1
ACT

ALC 16E1 + Ethernet

Trib. 1-8

Trib. 17-24

Trib. 9-16

Trib. 25-32

48V1

M 3.15A 250VAC

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PS
1
2

PS2

2
48VDC

12
PS1

- 48VDC

10/100 BaseT

10
2

15

16

M 3.15A 250VAC

48V2

14

ACT LINK

DPX

13

18
+

Fig.6 - 1+1 IDU typical configuration

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Fig.7 - 1+1 equipment block diagram

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SCT/LCT

Main traffic

Services

Services

Main traffic

DSP
DEM

DSP
DEM

DSP
MOD

MAIN

Controller Unit

ALARM

ODU CONTROL

IDU CONTROL

BE

BI

CONTROLLER

DEMUX

MUX

Line Interface

BATT.

INTERF.

MOD

48 V
BATT.

IDU

Radio Interface 2

ODU 2
CONTROLLER

IF
DEM

INTERF.

CABLE

Radio Interface 1

ODU 1
CONTROLLER

IF
MOD

48 V

IF
DEM

CABLE

IF

CABLE

CABLE

CABLE
INTERF.
2

CABLE
INTERF.
1

Rx2

Tx2

Rx1

Tx1

SW
CONTR.

SW
CONTR.

ODU 2

1.5/7.5 dB

4 dB
or

ODU 1

Fig.8 - 1+0 non expandable equipment block diagram

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SCT/LCT

Main traffic

Services

Services

Main traffic

DSP
DEM

DS P
MOD

MAIN

ALARM

ODU CONTROL

IDU CONTROL

BE

BI

CONTROLLER

DEMUX

MUX

48 V
BATT.

ODU
CONTROLLER

DEM

IF

MOD

IF

IDU

INTERF.

CABLE

CABLE
CABLE
INTERF.
1
Rx1

Tx1
SW
CONTR.

ODU

EQUIPMENT TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

6.1

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

Frequency range
-

7 GHz

7.11 to 7.7 GHz

8 GHz

7.7 to 8.5 GHz

11 GHz

10.7 to 11.7 GHz

13 GHz

12.75 to 13.25 GHz

15 GHz

14.4 to 15.35 GHz

18 GHz

17.7 to 19.7 GHz

23 GHz

21.2 to 23.6 GHz

25 GHz

24.5 to 26.5 GHz

28 GHz

27.5 to 29.5 GHz

38 GHz

37 to 39.5 GHz

RF channel arrangement
-

7 GHz

ITU-R Rec F.385

8 GHz

ITU-R Rec F.386

11 GHz

no ITU-R Rec. for PDH 11 GHz band

13 GHz

ITU-R Rec F.497

15 GHz

ITU-R Rec F.636

18 GHz

ITU-R Rec F.595

23 GHz

ERC/T/R 13-02 Annex A or ITU-R Rec F.637

25 GHz

ERC/T/R 13-02 Annex B

28 GHz

ERC/T/R 13-02 Annex C

38 GHz

ITU-R Rec F.749

Go-return frequency
-

7 GHz

245/196/168/161/154 MHz

8 GHz

311.32 MHz

11 GHz

530 MHz

13 GHz

266 MHz

15 GHz

420/728 MHz

18 GHz

1010 MHz

23 GHz

1008/1232 MHz

25 GHz

1008 MHz

28 GHz

1008 MHz

38 GHz

1260 MHz

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Transmission capacity

see Tab.2
Tab.2 Signal capacity

IDU type

Capacity

Configuration

ALC

2/4/8 E1 (max 16 Mbit/s)

1+0/1+1

ALC

2/4/8/16 E1 (max 32 Mbit/s)

1+0/1+1

ALC

2/4/8/16 E1 + 3x10/100BaseT (max 32 Mbit/s)

1+0/1+1

ALC

2/4/8/16 E1 + 3x10/100BaseT (max 64 Mbit/s)

1+0/1+1

ALC plus

2/4/5/8/10/16 E1 (max 32 Mbit/s)

1+0/1+1

ALC plus

2/4/5/8/10/16/20/32 E1 (max 64 Mbit/s)

1+0/1+1

ALC plus

2/4/5/8/10/16/20/32 E1 + 3x10/100BaseT (max 64 Mbit/s)

1+0/1+1

ALC plus

2/4/5/8/10/16/20/32 E1 + 3x10/100BaseT (max 105 Mbit/s)

1+0/1+1

Service channel capacity:


-

64 kbit/s V11 co/contradirectional interface or V28 (1x9600 or 2x4800 baud)

RS232 PPP for supervision

EOW external module (optional) connected to V11 and RS232 ports

Antenna configuration

1+0 or 1+1 hot stand-by and 1 antenna,


1+1 frequency diversity on 1 cross polar antenna
or two separated antennas

Frequency accuracy

5 ppm; 10 ppm ageing included

RF spurious emissions

according to ETSI EN 301 390

Modulation

4QAM/16QAM/32QAM (ALC plus only), see Tab.3


Tab.3 - Modulation and channel spacing

Modulation

4 Mbit/s

8 Mbit/s

16 Mbit/s

32 Mbit/s

64 Mbit/s

105 Mbit/s

4QAM

3.5 MHz

7 MHz

14 MHz

28 MHz

16QAM

3.5 MHz

7 MHz

14 MHz

28 MHz

32QAM (ALC plus)

28 MHz

Demodulation

coherent

Output power at the antenna side, 1+0 version

refer to Tab.4

Receiver threshold at the antenna


side 1+0 version

refer to Tab.5 and Tab.6

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Capacity

Additional losses both Tx and Rx sides, 1+1 version


-

4 dB 0.5 dB

version with balanced hybrid

1.7 dB (branch 1) / 7 dB (branch 2)

version with unbalanced hybrid

Residual BER

1x10-11

Maximum input level for BER 10-3

-20 dBm

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Tab.4 - Nominal output power 1 dB tolerance - (1+0 version) ODU AL/ODU AS


GHz

Output power 4QAM

Output power 16QAM

Output power 32QAM

+27/30 dBm

+22/26 dBm

+20/n.a. dBm

+27/30 dBm

+22/26 dBm

+20/n.a. dBm

11

+25/29 dBm

+20/25 dBm

13

+25/29 dBm

+20/25 dBm

+20/n.a. dBm

15

+25/28 dBm

+20/24 dBm

+20/n.a. dBm

18

+20/24 dBm

+15/20 dBm

+15/20 dBm

23

+20/23 dBm

+15/19 dBm

+15/19 dBm

25

+20/23 dBm

+15/19 dBm

+15/19 dBm

28

+19/22 dBm

+14/18 dBm

+14/18 dBm

32

+17/20 dBm

+13/16 dBm

+13/16 dBm

38

+17/20 dBm

+13/16 dBm

+13/16 dBm

Tab.5 - Guaranteed received threshold in 1+0 configuration (dBm)


4QAM
GHz

16QAM

2x2

4x2

2x2

4x2

10-6

10-3

10-6

10-3

10-6

10-3

10-6

10-3

-91

-93

-88

-90

-84

-86

-91

-93

-88

-90

-84

-85

11

-90.5

-92.5

-87.5

-89.5

-83.5

-85.5

13

-90.5

-92.5

-87.5

-89.5

-83.5

-85.5

15

-90.5

-92.5

-87.5

-89.5

-83.5

-85.5

18

-90

-92

-87

-89

-84

-86

23

-90

-92

-87

-89

-83

-85

25

-89.5

-91.5

-86.5

-88.5

-82.5

-84.5

28

-89

-91

-86

-88

-82

-84

38

-88

-90

-85

-88

-81

-83

Tab.6 - Guaranteed received threshold in 1+0 configuration (dBm)


4QAM
GHz

8x2

16QAM
16x2

8x2

16x2

32QAM
32x2

100

106

103

106

103

106

103

106

103

106

103

106

103

85

87

82

84

81

83

78

80

75

77

72

74

85

87

82

84

81

83

78

80

n.a.

n.a.

n.a.

n.a.

11

84.5 86.5 81.5 83.5 80.5 82.5 77.5 79.5 74.5 76.5 71.5 73.5

13

84.5 86.5 81.5 83.5 80.5 82.5 77.5 79.5 74.5 76.5 71.5 73.5

15

84.5 86.5 81.5 83.5 80.5 82.5 77.5 79.5 74.5 76.5 71.5 73.5

18

84

86

81

83

80

82

77

79

74

76

71

73

23

84

86

81

83

80

82

77

79

73

75

70

72

25

83.5 85.5 80.5 82.5 79.5 81.5 76.5 78.5 72.5 74.5 69.5 71.5

28

83

85

80

82

79

81

76

78

72

74

69

71

32

-82

-84

-80

-81

-78

-80

-75

-77

-72

-74

-69

-71

38

82

84

80

81

78

80

75

77

71

73

68

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Power supply voltage

-40.8 to -57.6 Vdc

Power consumption

Fully equipped terminal with 370 m 1/4" IDU/ODU


cable (refer to Tab.7).
Tab.7 - Power consumption (ODU AL/ODU AS)

Configuration

Guaranteed power consumption (IDU) f15 GHz


-40.8 to -57.6 Vdc

Guaranteed power consumption (IDU) f>15 GHz


-40.8 to -57.6 Vdc

1+0

32W/34W

25W/34W

1+1

52W/62W

40W/62W

Power supply connector consumption

(refer to Tab.8)

Tab.8 - Power supply connector consumption


Guaranteed consumption
f15 GHz da - 40.8 Vdc

Guaranteed consumption
f>15 GHz da 40.8 Vdc

1A

1 A

Fuse

Environmental conditions

3.15 A (M), 5x20 mm on front panel

Operational range for IDU

5 C to +45 C

Operational range for ODU

33 C to +55 C

Survival temperature range for IDU

10 C to +55 C

Survival temperature range for ODU

40 C to +60 C

Operational humidity for IDU

95% at +35 C

Operational humidity for ODU

weather proof according to IP65 environmental class

Heat dissipation of ODU


Solar heat gain: not exceeding 5 C

Thermal resistance 0.5 C/W

Wind load

260 Km/h

Mechanical characteristics
-

Dimensions

refer to Tab.9
Tab.9 - IDU/ODU dimensions
Width
(mm)

Height
(mm)

Depth
(mm)

ODU AL/ODU AS 1+0

250/255

255/255

100/121

ODU AL/ODU AS 1+1

278/358

255/255

280/280

480

45

260

IDU 1+0/1+1
-

Weight

refer to Tab.10
Tab.10 - IDU/ODU weight

ODU AL/ODU AS 1+0

4.5/5.5 Kg

ODU AL/ODU AS 1+0

13.3/15.5 Kg

IDU 1+0/1+1
Panning system 1+0/1+1

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3.5/3.7 Kg
4.4 Kg

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Mechanical layout
Fig.13.

refer to typical Fig.9, Fig.10, Fig.11, Fig.12 and

Trib. 1234

Q3

LCT

48V

USER IN/OUT

PS
TEST
R

AL
Trib. 5678

Fig.9 - IDU ALC 1+0 (2/4/8xE1)

Trib. 1234

Q3

LCT

Trib. 9101112

48V2

48V1

USER IN/OUT

PS1

TX RX
TEST
R AL

2
Trib. 5678

Trib. 13141516

PS2

Fig.10 - IDU ALC 1+1 (2/4/8/16xE1)

DPLX
LINK 1
ACT
TEST
R AL

TXRX
1
2

DPLX
DPLX
2
3
LINK
LINK
ACT
ACT
10/100 BTX

10

11

12
PS1

13

14

1
LCT

Q3

15

16
1

USER IN/OUT

48V1

PS2

48V2
+

Fig.11 - IDU ALC 1+1 (up to 16xE1 coax. conn.) + Ethernet

V11

48VDC1

M 3.15A
250VAC

48VDC2

PS
1

Q3/2

Q3/1

LCT

USER IN/OUT

Trib. 1-8

Trib. 9-16

TX RX

Trib. 25-32

TEST
R AL

Trib. 17-24

RS232

M 3.15A
250VAC

Fig.12 - IDU ALC plus 1+1 (2/4/5/8/10/16/20/32xE1)

Trib. 17-24

RS232

Trib. 25-32

DPX
2

1
TX RX

ACT LINK

10/100 BaseT
1
2

1
Q3/2

Q3/1

LCT

USER IN/OUT

Trib. 1-8

Trib. 9-16

M 3.15A

250VAC

TEST
R AL

- 48VDC

PS
1
2

2
48VDC

V11

M 3.15A

250VAC

Fig.13 - IDU ALC plus 1+1 (2/4/5/8/10/16/20/32xE1) + Ethernet

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Fig.14 - IDU 1+1 (up to 16x2 Mbit/s coax. conn.) + Ethernet module

Fig.15 - 1+1 ODU with separated antenna

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Fig.17 - 1+1 ODU with integral antenna (pole mounting)

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Fig.18 - 1+1 ODU with separated antenna (wall mounting)

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CHARACTERISTICS OF THE INDOOR UNIT

7.1

GENERAL

The following IDU characteristics are guaranteed for the temperature range from 5 C to +45 C.

7.2

TRAFFIC INTERFACE

7.2.1

2 Mbit/s Interface

Input side
-

Bit rate

2048 kbit/s 50 ppm

Line code

HDB3

Rated impedance

75 Ohm or 120 Ohm

Rated level

2.37 Vp/75 Ohm or 3 Vp/120 Ohm

Return loss

12 dB from 57 kHz to 102 kHz


18 dB from 102 kHz to 2048 kHz
14 dB from 2048 kHz to 3072 kHz

Max attenuation of the input cable

6 dB according to f trend

Accepted jitter

see mask in Table 2, CCITT Rec. G.823

Transfer function

see mask in Figure 1, CCITT Rec. G.742

Connector type

SUB-D, 25 pins

Output side
-

Bit rate

2048 kbit/s 50 ppm

Rated impedance

75 Ohm or 120 Ohm

Rated level

2.37 Vp/75 Ohm or 3 Vp/120 Ohm

Output jitter

in accordance with G.742/G.823

Pulse shape

see mask in Figure 15, CCITT Rec. G.703

Connector type

SUB-D, 25 pins

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7.2.2

Ethernet interface (optional)

RJ45 interface
-

LAN type

Ethernet Twisted Pair 802.3 10BaseT/100BaseT

Connector

RJ45

Connection to LAN

direct with a CAT5 Twisted Pair

Protocol

TCP/IP or IPoverOSI

7.3

SERVICE CHANNEL INTERFACE

7.3.1

V.28 low speed synchronous/asynchronous data

Data interface

RS232

Electrical interface

CCITT Rec. V.28

Input speed

9600 baud

Control wires

DTR, DSR, DCD

7.3.2

Alarm interface

User output
-

Relay contacts

normally open (NO) or normally closed (NC)

Open contacts Rmin

100 MOhm at 500 Vdc

Open contacts Rmax

0.5 Ohm

Switching voltage Vmax

100 V

Switching current Imax

1A

User input
-

Equivalent circuit recognised as a closed contact

200 Ohm resist. (max) referred to ground

Equivalent circuit recognised as an open contact

60 kOhm (min) referred to ground

7.3.3

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64 kbit/s contradirectional interface V.11 (optional)

Tolerance

100 ppm

Equipment side

contradirectional

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Coding

clock and data on independent wires

Electrical interface

see Rec. CCITT V.11

7.3.4

Network Management Interface

RJ45 interface
-

LAN type

Ethernet Twisted Pair 802.3 10BaseT/100BaseT

Connector

RJ45

Connection to LAN

direct with a CAT5 Twisted Pair

Protocol

TCP/IP or IPoverOSI

LCT USB interface


-

Electrical interface

USB 1.1 version

Baud rate

1.5 Mbit/s

Protocol

PPP

RS232 interface (optional)


-

Electronic interface

V.28

Asynchronous baud rate

9600, 19200, 38400, 57600

Protocol

PPP

7.4
-

MODULATOR/DEMODULATOR

Carrier modulating frequency


-

Tx side

330 MHz

Rx side

140 MHz

Type of modulatioln

4QAM/16QAM

Spectrum shaping
versions

from 4 Mbit/s to 34 Mbit/s depending on different

Forma dello spettro

raised cosine (rolloff = 0.5)

Equalization

5 tap

FEC coding gain

2.5 dB at 106

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7.5

CABLE INTERFACE

Interconnection with the ODU unit

single coaxial cable for both Tx and Rx

Cable length

up to 370 m. with 1/4" cable type

Rated impedance

50 Ohm

Signal running along the cable


-

Tx nominal frequency

330 MHz

Rx nominal frequency

140 MHz

Transceiver management signals

388 kbit/s bidirectional

Carrier for transceiver management signals

IDU at ODU = 17.5 MHz/0 dBm


ODU at IDU = 5.5 MHz/0 dBm

Remote power supply

direct from battery voltage

7.6

AVAILABLE LOOPS

The following loop are available within the IDU:

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Tributary loop

Baseband loop

IDU loop

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DESCRIPTION OF THE INDOOR UNIT PDH INTERFACES

8.1

1+0/1+1 IDU

The following functional description covers the versions the IDU consists of as shown in chapter "Equipment technical specifications".
The IDU is made up of a single motherboard that houses all the circuitry realizing the following functionalities:

Line interface

Radio interface

Equipment controller

IDU loops.

The different versions of IDU are pointed out in following description only if it is necessary.

8.1.1

Line interface

The line interface performs the following operations:

multiplexing process of the input tributaries

generation of the aggregate frame by aggregating multiplexed tributaries and service channel.

Bit extraction and demultiplexing process happens at the receive side.

Tx side
Refer to Fig.19. The 2 Mbit/s input signal is code converted from HDB3 to NRZ format before being multiplexed. The multiplexing scheme depends on the number and the bit rate of the input tributaries. Attached
figures show different multiplexing scheme as follows:

Fig.20 2x2 Mbit/s multiplexing. The mux performs stuffing operation on each single tributary and
generates a proprietary frame embedding the two tributaries to be sent to the Bit Insertion. Opposite operation occurs at the Rx side.

Fig.21 4x2 Mbit/s multiplexing. The mux aggregates the four 2 Mbit/s tributaries generating a
8448 kbit/s frame as per Recc. G.742. The multiplexed signal is then sent to the Bit Insertion. Opposite operation occurs at the Rx side.

Fig.22 8x2 Mbit/s multiplexing. The eight 2 Mbit/s tributaries are grouped in two 4x2 Mbit/s groups
each of one generating a G742 frame structure at 8448 kbit/s to be sent to the next Bit Insertion.
Opposite operation occurs at the Rx side.

Fig.23 16x2 Mbit/s multiplexing. The sixteen 2 Mbit/s tributaries are grouped in four 4x2 Mbit/s
groups each of one generating a G.742 frame structure at 8448 kbit/s. A further multiplexing of the
achieved four 8448 kbit/s streams will generate a frame structure at 34368 kbit/s as per Recc.
G.751. This latter is to be sent to the Bit Insertion. Opposite operation occurs at the Rx side.

The multiplexed tributaries are then sent to the B.I. for aggregate frame generation.
The aggregate frame contains:

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the main signal from the MUX(s)

the framed service signal from the service interface

the EOC signals for supervision message propagation towards the remote terminal

the frame alignment word

the bits dedicated to the FEC.

All the synch. signals to perform multiplexing (demultiplexing) and BI (BE) process are achieved from a x0
at 40 MHz. The aggregate frame thus generates is sent to the QAM modulator.

Rx side
Refer to Fig.24.
At Rx side the Bit extraction separates the main multiplexed signal from the service signal and then after
a proper demultiplexing process (opposite to that previously described at the Tx side) sends them to the
output interfaces.

8.1.2

Radio interface

This functionality provides the following:

QAM modemodulation

power supply to IDU and ODU

telemetry IDU/ODU

cable interface

QAM modemodulation Modulation side


See Fig.25
The aggregate signal from the BI undergoes the following process in digital form:

serial to parallel conversion

differential encoding

generation of the shaped modulating signals feeding the IF part of the QAM modulator.

This latter comprises:

recovery low pass filter to eliminate signal periodicity

330 MHz local oscillator

a 90 phase shifter to supply two mixers with two in quadrature carriers

The thus obtained 330 MHz QAM modulated carrier is then sent to the cable interface for connection with
ODU.

QAM modemodulation Demodulation side


See Fig.25.
The 140 MHz modulated carrier from the ODU is reaching the IDU through the cable interface.
The connection to the demodulator input is made via a cable equalizer for cable loss compensation.
The IF section of the QAM demodulator extracts the I and Q analogue signals then digital converted for the
following processing:

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clock recovery

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baseband equalisation and filtering

bit polarity decision

differential decoding

parallel to serial conversion to recover the aggregate signal.

The aggregate signal is then sent to a frame alignment circuit and CRC analysis and then to the error corrector to achieve the BER extimate, the PM and HBER/LBER alarms.

Power supply
Refer to Fig.25. The 48 V battery voltage feeds the IDU and ODU circuitry. The service voltages for the
IDU feeding are achieved through a DC/DC converter for +3.6 V generation and a step down circuit for 5V.
Both voltages are protected against overvoltages and overcurrents. The power to the ODU is given by the
same battery running through the interconnection cable. A breaker protects the battery against cable failure.

Telemetry IDU/ODU
Refer to Fig.19 and Fig.25. The dialogue IDU/ODU is madeup by the main controller and associated peripherals within the ODU. Controls for ODU management and alarm reporting is performed making use of
a 388 kbit/s framed signals. The transport along the interconneting cable is performed via two FSK modulated carriers: 17.5 MHz from IDU to ODU; 5.5 MHZ from ODU to IDU.

Cable interface
Refer to Fig.25. This circuit permits to communicate to the far ODU through the interconnecting cable. It
is mainly made up of a set of filters that:

combine the 330 MHz, QAM modulated carrier/the 17.5 MHz carrier/the power supply

separate the 140 MHz QAM modulated carrier and the 5.5 MHz carrier

8.1.3

Equipment controller

The controller functionality performs the following:

houses the equipment software for equipment management

interfaces the SCT/LCT program through supervision ports

receive external alarms and route them to relay contacts along with the internal alarms generated
by the equipment.

The equipment software permits to control and manage all the equipment functionality. It is distributed on
two hardware levels: main controller and ODU peripheral controller. The dialogue between main and peripheral controllers is shown in Fig.26.

Main controller
The activities executed by the main controller are the following:

Communication management: it makes use of SNMP as management protocol and IP or IP over OSI
as communication protocol stacks. See Fig.27 for details. The interface ports for the equipment
management are the following:
-

LAN Ethernet 10BaseT

USB port used for SCT/LCT connection

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EOC embedded within the PDH radio frame for connection to the remote NEs

Login: the main controller manages the equipment or network login/logout by setting and then
controlling the users ID and relevant password.

Database (MIB): validation and storing in a nonvolatile memory of the equipment configuration
parameters.

Equipment configuration: distribution of the parameters stored in the MIB towards the peripheral
Ps for their attuation in addition to the controls from user not stored in the MIB (i.e. loops, manual
forcing etc...).

Alarm monitoring: acquisition, filtering and correlation of the alarms gathered from slaved Ps. Local logger and alarm sending to the connected managers: SCT/LCT NMS5UX. Management of the
alarm signalling on the LIM front panel.

Performances: PM management as per Recc. G.828.

Download: the main controller is equipped with two flash memory banks containing the running program (active bank) and the standby program (inactive bank). This permits to download a new software release to the inactive bank without distributing the traffic.
Bank switch enables the new release to be used.
Download activity is based on FTP protocol which downloads application programs, FPGA configuration, configuration files on main controller inactive bank or directly on the peripheral controllers.

Peripheral controllers
The peripheral controllers take place within the ODU and are slaved to main controller with the task of activating controls and alarm reporting of dedicated functionality.

8.2

IDU LOOPS

To control the IDU correct operation a set of local and remote loops are made available. The commands
are forwarded by the LCT/SCT program. Loop block diagram is shown by Fig.28.

8.2.1

Tributary loop

Tributary local loop


Each input tributary is routed directly to the trib. output upon receiving the command from the LCT. The
Tx line transmission is still on.

Tributary remote loop


Each tributary directed towards the Rx output line is routed back to the Tx line. The Rx line is still on.

8.2.2

Baseband unit loop

This kind of loop is only local and is activated at BI/BE level. Tx line is still on.

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Code
converter

Code
converter

CK

NRZ

CK

NRZ

MUX
2x2/4x2
8x2/16x2
see
Fig. 8.2
through
Fig. 8.5
Frame
generator

BI:
main traffic
services
EOC
FEC
FAW

to/from main
controller

FSK mod/demod
388 frame
generator/receiver

X0 38.88 MHz

Aggregate frame

17.5 MHz

5.5 MHz

8.2.3
IDU loop

This kind of loop permits to check the full IDU digital operation.

Fig.19 - Line interface block diagram Tx side

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Aggregate Ck

Ck
2x2 Mbit/s

MUX
proprietary
frame

B.I.
Tx data
Ck

2x2 Mbit/s

DEMUX
proprietary
frame

B.E.
Rx data

Fig.20 - 2x2 Mbit/s multiplexing/demultiplexing

Aggregate Ck
4x2 Mbit/s
Ck
MUX 2 >8
G.742
4x2 Mbit/s

B.I.
Framed data
8448 Tx
Ck

DEMUX
2 >8
G.742

B.E.
Framed data
8448 Rx

Fig.21 - 4x2 Mbit/s multiplexing/demultiplexing

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Aggregate Ck
4x2 Mbit/s
Ck
MUX 2 >8
G.742

Data

B.I.

4x2 Mbit/s
MUX 2 >8
G.742

4x2 Mbit/s

Framed data
8448 Tx
Data

Ck 8448 kHz Tx
DEMUX
8 > 2
G.742

Data

B.E.

4x2 Mbit/s
DEMUX
8 > 2
G.742
Framed data
8448 Rx
Fig.22 - 8x2 Mbit/s multiplexing/demultiplexing

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Aggregate Ck
4x2 Mbit/s
MUX
2 >8
G.742

B.I.

4x2 Mbit/s
MUX
2 >8
G.742
Ck 34368 kHz Tx

4x2 Mbit/s
MUX
2 >8
G.742

Framed data 34368


kbit/s

Ck 8448 kHz Tx
4x2 Mbit/s
MUX
8>34
G.751

MUX
2 >8
G.742
Framed data
8448 kbit/s Tx

Aggregate Ck
4x2 Mbit/s
DEMUX
8 >2
G.742

B.E.

4x2 Mbit/s
DEMUX
8 >2
G.742
Ck 34368 kHz

4x2 Mbit/s
DEMUX
8 >2
G.742

Framed data 34368


kbit/s

Ck 8448 kHz
4x2 Mbit/s
MUX
34>8
G.751

DEMUX
8 >2
G.742
Framed data
8448 kbit/s Tx

Fig.23 - 16x2 Mbit/s multiplexing/demultiplexing

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Fig.24 - Line interface block diagram (Rx side)

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from demodulator side of


the radio interface
BE
See Fig. 8.2
through
Fig. 8.5

DEMUX
2/2x2/4x2
8x2/16x2

Code
converter

Code
converter
nx2
Mbit/s

Fig.25 - Radio interface block diagram

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to BE of line
interface
FEC
CRC
analysis
& aligner

DC

DEM
QAM
(IF part)

DC

Remote power supply

17.5 MHz

5.5 MHz

330 MHz

Overcurrent
protect.

Ck recovery I&Q
D
Carrier lock
Equaliz. & filt.
Decision
Diff. decod.
S/P

battery
48 V

to line interface

QAM
MOD
(IF part)

from line interface

S/P conversion
diff. encoding
modulating
signal generator

BER extimates
High BER
Low BER
EW

BER meas.
P.M.

aggregate frame (from


BI of line interface)

Cable
equaliz.

Step
down

I/V
protect

5 V

+3.6 V

Cable
interface

EOC

ODU
338 kb/s
gen/rec.

388 kbit/s

FSK
modem

FSK
modem

388 kbit/s
generator
receiver

Main controller

Peripheral
controller

Alarm/
User Out
User In
USB
LAN

Fig.26 - Main and peripheral controller connection

APPLICATION SOFTWARE
Applic./present.
session layers

SNMP

Transport
layer

TCP/UDP

IPoverOSI

Routing
layer

IP

ISIS
ISO 10589

Data link
layer

PPP

PPP

LLC
MAC

LAPD
Q921

LCC
MAC

Physical
layer

USB

EOC

Ethernet
LAN

EOC

Ethernet
LAN

Fig.27 - IP/IPoverOSI protocol stack

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Fig.28 - IDU loopback

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Trib. loc. loop

Trib. OUT

Trib. IN
Trib. rem.
loop
DEMUX

MUX

BE

BI

IDU

BB
loop

DEM

MOD

IDU
loop

IF
combiner

DESCRIPTION OF THE INDOOR UNIT ETHERNET INTERFACES

The indoor unit can be provided with Ethernet module. In this way the equipment has both 2 Mbit/s and
Ethernet ports, and the bit rate assigned to Ethernet traffic is the nominal capacity of the radio minus enabled tributaries.
Description that follows covers Ethernet signal treatment, 2 Mbit/s signal treatment has been described in
previous chapter.

9.1

TREATMENT OF ETHERNET SIGNALS

In the place of V11 or (V28 + RS232) board it is possible to have Ethernet Module.
In this way the IDU is equipped with the following interfaces:

3x electrical interface Ethernet 10/100 BaseT IEEE 802.3

16 E1 interfaces in ALC

32 E1 interfaces in ALC plus

total capacity from 4 to 64 Mbit/s (ALC) or from 4 to 105 Mbit/s (ALC plus)

Most important functions are:

multiplexing of 2 Mbit/s tributaries

concatenation of 2 Mbit/s streams

LAPS Link Access Procedure SDH (ITU X.86) for concatenated 2 Mbit/s

bridge/switch between a local LAN port and the radio LAN port

MAC switching

MAC address learning

MAC address ageing

Ethernet interface with autonegotiation 10/100, full duplex, half duplex


-

Ethernet interface with Flow Control, Back Pressure, MDI/MDX crossover

network segmentation into bridge

virtual LAN as per IEEE 802.1q (anyone from 0 to 4095 VID for a maximum of 64 memory location)
(see Fig.30)

layer 2 QoS, priority management as per IEEE 802.1p (see Fig.30)

layer 3 ToS/DSCP (see Fig.33)

packet forwarding

A block diagram of IDU with Ethernet module can be found into Fig.29.
In the IDU with Ethernet module there is a "switch" with 3 external ports and 1internal ports. External ports
are electrical Ethernet 10/100BaseT interfaces placed on the front panel. Internal port is connected to radio
side stream.
Ethernet traffic coming from external ports goes to internal port radio side. The radio side port is connected
to streams group of concatenated 2 Mbit/s.

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The concatenated 2 Mbit/s are assembled in a protocol called LAPS similar to HDLC.
In Tx side Ethernet traffic is packet into a protocol called LAPS similar to HDLC. The resulting stream is
divided into the used number of 2 Mbit/s streams. The 2 Mbit/s streams are then multiplexed, together
with 2 Mbit/s arriving from front panel, the resulting stream goes to the modulator, see Fig.29.
In Rx the stream arriving from the demodulator is divided into the 2 Mbit/s streams, then the 2 Mbit/s not
used into the front panel 2 Mbit/s are concatenated and sent to Ethernet circuits. Resulting stream, after
LAPS protocol control, is sent to switch internal port.

9.1.1

2 Mbit/s tributaries

Tributary channels at 2 Mbit/s (E1), connected to relevant connectors into front panel, are multiplexed as
into standard IDU, see previous chapter.
From 0 to 16 tributaries can be selected to be used via SCT/LCT program, all the other available 2 Mbit/s
are sent to switch internal port.

9.1.2

Electrical Ethernet interface

The electrical Ethernet/Fast Ethernet interfaces are type IEEE 802.3 10/100BaseT with RJ45 connector. For
input or output signals at RJ45 please refer to User connection chapter. Cable can be UTP (Unshielded
Twisted Pair) or STP (Shielded Twisted Pair) Category 5.
Standard coding:

Ethernet 10 Mbit/s: Manchester

Fast Ethernet 100 Mbit/s: MLT3 ternary

EMC/EMI protection:

Input and output pins are galvanically isolated through a transformer

to reduce EMI every pin at RJ45 connector is terminated even if not used

two signal lines are equipped with low capacity secondary protection to sustain residuals of possible
electrostatic discharges (ESD).

With LCT/SCT program it is possible to activate autonegotiation (speed/duplex/flow control) on


10/100BaseT interface.

9.1.3

Front panel LEDs of Ethernet ports

There are 2 Leds for any Ethernet interface:

DUPLEX: color green, On = full duplex, OFF = half duplex

LINK/ACT: color green, ON = link up without activity, OFF = link down, BLINKING = link with activity
on Rx and Tx.

9.1.4

Bridge/switch function

A radio link equipped with Ethernet module can operate like a bridge/switch between two or more separated LANs with the following advantags:

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to connect two separated LANs at a distance even greater than the maximum limits of 2.5 km (for
Ethernet)

to connect two LANs via radio within a complex digital network

to keep separated the traffic into two LANs towards MAC filtering to get a total traffic greater than
traffic in a single LAN.

The bridge realized into Ethernet module is a transparent bridge (IEEE 802.1 part D) into the same Vlan
described by VLAN Configuration Table.
The bridge works at data link level, Layer 2 of OSI pile, and leave untouched Layer 3.
The bridge takes care to sendo traffic from a local LAN, to remote LAN. Routing is only on the basic of Level
2 addresses, sublevel MAC.
The operation of bridge is the following:

when a bridge interface receives a MAC frame, the bridge on the basis of destination address, decides which LAN to send it

if destination address is on originating LAN the frame is descarded

if destination address is a known address (towards address learning procedure) and is present into
local address table the frame is sent only on destintion LAN (MAC switching)

otherwise the frame is sent to all ports with the same VLAN ID (flooding).

A bridge is very different from a repeater, which copies slavishly everything that receives from a line on
all the others. The bridge, in fact, acquires a frame, analyzes it, reconstruct it and routes it. The bridge
compensates also the different speeds of the interfaces, therefore an input can be at 100 Mbit/s and output
at 10 Mbit/s.
The mechanism is the following:

from the moment of its activation, the bridge examines all the frames that arrive it from different
LANs, and on these basis it builds its routing tables progressively.
In fact, every received frame allows the bridge to know on what LAN the sending station is located
(MAC address learning).

every frame that arrives to the bridge is rebroadcasted:

if the bridge has the destination address into the routing table, sends the frame only into the
corresponding LAN

otherwise the frame is sent to all the LANs except the originating (flooding)

as soon as the bridge increases its knowledge of different machines, the retransmission becomes
more and more selective (and therefore more efficient)

the routing tables are updated every some minutes (programmable), removing addresses not alive
in the last period (so, if a machine is moved, within a few minute it is addressed correctly) (MAC
address ageing).

The whole process of bridging is restricted to the ports which are members of the same Vlan as described
into Vlan Configuration Table.

9.1.5

Ethernet Full Duplex function

The first realizations of the Ethernet network were on coaxial cable with the 10Base5 standard.
According to this standard Ethernet interfaces (e.g. PC) are connected to the coaxial cable in parallel and
are normally in receiving mode. Only one PC, at a certain time, transmits on the cable, the others are receiving, so this is half duplex mode, and only one PC uses the recived message.
Then the coaxial cable was progressively replaced by the pairs cable Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) as per
10BaseT standard. Normally there are four pairs into UTP Cat5 cable but two pairs are used with 10BaseT,
one for Tx one for Rx. Into 10Base5 and 10BaseT standards, network protocols are the same the difference
lays into the electrical interface. UTP cable is connected point to point betwen a hub and a Ethernet interface. Network structure is a star where the server is connected to a hub and from this a UTP cable is laid
down for each Ethernet interface starts.

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The further step is to replace the hub with a more powerful equipment, e.g. a switch. In this case it is
possible to activate transmission on both pairs at the same time, on one twisted pair for one direction, on
the other pair for opposite direction. Thus we obtain full duplex transmission on UTP.
Activating full duplex transmission it is possible to obtain a theoretical increase of performance of nearly
100%. Full duplex mode can be activated into 10/100BaseT interfaces manually or with autonegotiation
100BaseFx operates always into full duplex mode.

9.1.6

Link Loss Forwarding

Link Loss Forwarding (LLF) is an alarm status of ethernet interface.


LLF can be enabled or disabled. If LLF is enabled an US radio alarm condition will generate the alarm status
of Ethernet interface blocking any transmission to it. LLF can be enabled for each 3 ports at front panel.
With LLF enabled the equipment connected (routers, switches so on) can be notified that radio link is not
available and can temporarerly reroute the traffic.

9.1.7

MDI/MDIX crossover

The Ethernet electrical interface can be defined by SCT program as MDI or MDIX to crossover between
pairs so that external crossover cable is not required.

9.1.8

VLAN functionality

LIM Ethernet module works with IEEE 802.1q and 802.1p tag for VLANs and QoS see Fig.30.
The virtual LAN (VLAN) are logical separated subnets so that all the stations, into VLAN, seem to be into
the same physical LAN segment even if they are geographically separated.
The VLAN are used to separate traffic on the same physical LAN too. Station operating on the same physical
LAN but on different VLAN work in separated mode thus they do not share broadcast and multicast messages. This results in a reduction of broadcast generated traffic and above all we get more security thanks
to network separation.
Tag position and structure are shown into Fig.30.
Tag is made up with:

a fixed word of 2 bytes

3 bits for priority according 802.1p

1 fixed bit

12 bits VLAN identifier (VLAN ID) according 802.1q.

Switch crossconnections are based on Vlan Configuration Table where input and output ports or only output
ports should be defined for any used VID.
Vlan Configuration Table has 64 position for Vlan ID range from 1 to 4095.

9.1.9

Switch organized by port

For each input port it is possible to define where to route the incoming traffic; one or more of the 3 other
ports can be Enabled to exit the incoming traffic. It is possible, also, to route back the incoming traffic into

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the same port. This type of connection are monodirectional. For a dibirectional connection between a generic Lan A and Lan B it is necessary to set the connection from Lan A to Lan B and from Lan B to Lan A.
The IDU with Ethernet module has 3 physical ports and one internal port, radio side. The internal switch
can connect two or more ports together.
Then MAC address bridging rules will be applied to this packet. It is possible to select that a packet follows
the description of Vlan Configuration Table for its Vlan ID.
Another selection is to follow only Vlan Configuration Table.
Packets can exit from a port as Unmodified or all Tagged either all Untagged. Unteggad packets will take
default tags.
For output operations there are 3 selections:

Unmodified: tagged packets keep their tag. Untagged packets remain untagged

Tagged: all the packets will exit tagged, tagged packets keep their tag, untagged packets take Default VID of incoming port.

Untagged: all the packets will exit untagged.

9.1.10

Switch organized by VLAN ID

Vlan Configuration Table


Vlan Configuration Table defines a list of Vlan ID, For any Vlan ID some ports are members of Vlan others
are not members. Ports members of a Vlan are allowed to receive and send packets with that Vlan. Switch
dinamically assignes packets to the output port according their VLAN ID.
Packets arent sent out to that port unless they belong to one of the Vlan of which the port is a member.
A port can be a member of a Vlan or many Vlan.
A port can be a member from 1 to 64 Vlans but tagged packets are dropped if their input port is not a
member of packets Vlan.
After the control of packet and port Vlan membership MAC address bridging rules will be applied to this
packet.

Ingress Filtering Check


This is a process to check an incoming packet to compare its Valn ID to input ports Vlan membership. With
Ingress Filtering Check it is possible to permit only to tagged packets to enter the switch. If the port is not
member of the Vlan n. XX all the incoming packets with Vlan ID XX will be dropped.
There are 3 option into Ingress Filtering Check to manage incoming packets:

Disable: all Tagged and Untagged packets can transit into the switch following setting of swicth organized by port.

Fallback: Untagged frames follow the rules of switch organized by port, Tagged frames with Vlan ID
described into the Vlan Configuration Table follow the rules of the table, Tagged frames with Vlan
ID not described into the Vlan Configuration Table follow the rules of switch organized by port.

Secure: Untagged frames cannot enter the switch, Tagged frames with Vlan ID described into the
Vlan Configuration Table follow the rules of the table, Tagged frames with Vlan ID not described into
the Vlan Configuration Table cannot enter the switch.

Operations at the input. At the input port the packet is received and a switching decision must be made.
The switch analyse the Vlan ID (if present) and decides whether and where to forward the frame. If the
received packet is untagged, the switch sends the packet to the port specified into incoming port "Lan per
port" settings. If the packet is tagged the switch check the other 3 destination ports to find at least one
with the same Vlan ID and put the packet into output port queue. If the Vlan ID is not listed into Vlan
Configuration Table the switch sends the packet to the port specified into incoming port "Lan per port" settings.

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Then MAC address bridging rules will be applied to this packet.


Operations at the output. For each output port there are 3 selections for outgoing packets.

Disable output port

Enable unchanged: tagged packets keep their tag. Untagged packets remain untagged.

Enable tagged: all the packets will exit tagged with Vlan ID specified into Vlan Configuration Table,
tagged packets keep their tag, untagged packets take Default VID of incoming port.

Untagged: all the packets will exit untagged.

9.1.11

Layer 2, Priority function, QoS, 802.1p

Some services as voice overIP and videoconference have some time limits to work properly. A solution is
to increase the priority of time sensitive packets. In this case random crowding coming from other services
affects the delay of prioritized packets a lot less.
Into LIM Ethernet module different priority of incoming packets is managed using Tag defined into IEEE
802.1p (see Fig.30).
Every switch output port holds 4 output queues: queue 4 has highest priority, queue 0 has the lowest priority (see Fig.31).
Priority can be organized by incoming port or by incoming priority tag:

Priority by incoming port. For Untagged packets at each input ports it is decided to send the packets
to one of the 4 queues of output ports defining which is the Default Priority Queue: Queue = 0, 1,
2, 3. For Tagged packets it is necessary to Disable Priority so they will go in the same queue of
Untagged packets.

Priority by incoming priority. For tagged packets for each priority tag (3 bits = for 7 priority levels)
it is possible to define where to send the packets, into Queue from 0 to 3. Priority must be enable
on 802.1p mode only or IpToS mode only (see next paragraph) or first check 802.1p mode and
IpToS mode either first check IpToS mode only (see next paragraph) or first check 802.1p mode
and IpToS mode either first check IpToS mode and then 808.1q. For untagged packets the priority
is defined only by incoming port.

Outgoing packet policy at output ports can be WFQ (Wait Fair Queue) with fixed proportional output policy
8 packets from Queue 3, 4 from Queue 2, 4 from Queue 1, 1 from Queue 0.

Layer 3, Priority function, QoS, IPV4 ToS (DSCP)


Only for IP packets it is possible to use incoming Layer 3 ToS (see Fig.32) to prioritize incoming packets.
The 8 bits available can be read as 7 bits of ToS or 6 bits of DSCP as shown in Fig.33.
According priority defined into ToS/DSCP the packet is sent into high priority queue low priority queue of
output ports.
With SCT/LCT program it is possible to select a different output queue for any ToS/DSCP priority level at
each input port.

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2 Mbit/s

10/100BaseT

MUX
16x2
Mbit/s

MUX
16x2
Mbit/s
CONCATENATED 2 Mbit/s

10/100BaseT

10/100BaseT

10/100BaseT

016x2 Mbit/s

LAPS

Only for 32x2 Mbit/s version

PDH
radio

PDH RADIO

Fig.29 - LIM Ethernet 2 Mbit/s block diagram

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Ethernet Layer 2 Header, non802.1p


Destination

Source

Type/Length

Ethernet Layer 2 Header, 802.1p


Destination

Source

Tag Control Info

Type/Length

Ethernet Layer 2 Header, 802.1p


Tagged frame type interpretation

3 bit priority
field 802.1p Canonical

12bit 802.1q VLAN Identifier

8100 h
2Bytes

3Bits

1Bit

12Bits

Type = 2 byte (8100)


Level 2 priority (802.1p) = 3 bit (value from 0 to 7)
Level 2 VLAN (802.1q) = 12 bit (value from 1 to 4095)
Canonical form = 1 bit (shows if MAC addresses of current frame are with canonical form):
C = 0 canonical form (MAC with LSB at left) (always into Ethernet 802.3 frames)
C = 1 canonical form (MAC with MSB ay left) (token ring and some FDDI)
Fig.30 - Tag control into field

Queue 3

Queue 2
Input port

Queue 1

Output Port

Queue 0

Fig.31 - Output queues

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Version

IHL

TOS

16
Total Length
Flags

Total Length
TTL

Protocol ID

Fragment Offset

Header Checksum

Source IP Address
Destination IP Address
Padding

Options
Data

Fig.32 - ToS/DSCP tag position into IP packets

MSB
0

LSB
1

DSCP

Not used

ToS

Not used

Fig.33 - ToS/DSCP

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CHARACTERISTICS OF THE OUTDOOR UNIT

10.1

GENERAL

The following ODU characteristics are guaranteed for the temperature range from 33 C to +55 C.

10.2

54

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

Output power at the antenna side

Transceiver tuning range

see Tab.11

7 GHz

42 MHz (154 MHz duplex spacing)


56 MHz (161/168/196 MHz duplex spacing)
84 MHz (245 MHz duplex spacing)

13 GHz

84 MHz

15 GHz

119 MHz

18 GHz

330 MHz

23 GHz

336 MHz

25 GHz/28 GHz

448 MHz

38 GHz

560 MHz

RF frequency agility

Duplex spacing

125 kHz step

7 GHz

245/196/168/161/154 MHz

8 GHz

311,32 MHz

11 GHz

530 MHz

13 GHz

266 MHz

15 GHz

420/490/728 MHz

18 GHz

1010 MHz

23 GHz

1008/1232 MHz

25 GHz/28 GHz

1008 MHz

38 GHz

1260 MHz

ATPC dynamic range

40 dB

Transmit power attenuation range

40 dB dynamic, 1 dB software adjustable

Transmitter shutdown

40 dB

Antenna side flange


-

7/8 GHz

PBR84 or UBR841

13 GHz

UDR120 or UBR140

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15 GHz

UDR140 or UBR140

18/23/25 GHz

PBR220 or UBR220

28/38 GHz

PBR320 or UBR320

AGC dynamic range

from 20 dBm to threshold corresponding


to BER103

Accuracy of Rx level indication (PC reading)


3

dB in the range 40 dBm to 75 dBm

Maximum input level for BER 10

4 dB in the range 30 dBm to 40 dBm

Type of connector at the cable interface side

20 dBm

Signals at the cable interface

"N"

QAM modulated carrier

330 MHz (from IDU to ODU)


140 MHz (from ODU to IDU)

Telemetry

388 kbit/s

Telemetry carriers

17.5 MHz (from IDU to ODU)


5.5 MHz (from ODU to IDU)

Available loops

RF loop
Tab.11 - Nominal output power 1 dB tolerance

GHz

Output power 4QAM

Output power 16QAM

Output power 32QAM

+27/30 dBm

+22/26 dBm

+20/n.a. dBm

+27/30 dBm

+22/26 dBm

+20/n.a. dBm

11

+25/29 dBm

+20/25 dBm

13

+25/29 dBm

+20/25 dBm

+20/n.a. dBm

15

+25/28 dBm

+20/24 dBm

+20/n.a. dBm

18

+20/24 dBm

+15/20 dBm

+15/20 dBm

23

+20/23 dBm

+15/19 dBm

+15/19 dBm

25

+20/23 dBm

+15/19 dBm

+15/19 dBm

28

+19/22 dBm

+14/18 dBm

+14/18 dBm

32

+17/20 dBm

+13/16 dBm

+13/16 dBm

38

+17/20 dBm

+13/16 dBm

+13/16 dBm

Note
In 1+1 hot standby version the output power decreases by the following values:

4 dB 0.5 dB (balanced hybrid)

1.7/7 dB 0.3 dB (unbalanced hybrid)

PBR with integrated antenna


UBR with separated antenna

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DESCRIPTION OF THE OUTDOOR UNIT

11.1

GENERAL

The 1+0 ODU (refer to Fig.34) consists of a two aluminium shell mechanical structure, one shell housing
all the ODU circuits, the other forming the covering plate.
Two ODU versions are available and are pointed out in the following description if it is necessary. The two
ODU versions differ in Tx power and dimensions.
On the ODU are accessible:

the "N" type connector for cable interfacing IDU and ODU

the "BNC" connector for connection to a multimeter with the purpose to measure the received field
strength

a ground bolt.

The 1+1 hot standby version (refer to Fig.35) consist of two 1+0 ODUs mechanically secured to a structure housing the hybrid for the antenna connection.

11.2

TRANSMIT SECTION

Refer to block diagram shown in Fig.36.


The 330 MHz QAM modulated carrier from the cable interface (see chapter 11.4) is forwarded to a mixer
passing through a cable equalizer for cable loss compensation up to 40 dB at 330 MHz. The mixer and the
following bandpass filter give rise to a second IF Tx carrier the frequency of which depends on the go/return
frequency value. The mixer is of SHP type.
The IF Tx frequency is P controlled. Same happens to Rx IF and RF local oscillators. This latter is common
to both Tx and Rx sides.
The IF carrier is converted to RF and then amplified making use of a MMIC circuit. The conversion mixer is
SSB type with side band selection.
The power at the MMIC output can be manually attenuated, 1 dB step.
The automatic adjustment is performed making use of an ATPC (see paragraph 11.5 for details).
The regulated output power is kept constant against amplifier stage gain variation by a feedback including
the AGC.
Before reaching the antenna side the RF signal at the output of MMIC passes through the following circuits:

a decoupler plus detector diode to measure the output power

a circulator to protect the amplifier stages against possible circuit mismatch.

a ON/OFF switch for 1+1 operation

an RF bandpass filter for antenna coupling.

An RF coupler plus a detector and a shift oscillator made up the RF loop which is enabled upon receiving a
P control. The RF loop permits the Tx power to return back to receive side thus controlling the total local
radio terminal performance.

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11.3

RECEIVE SECTION

The RF signal from the Rx bandpass filter is sent to a low noise amplifier that improves the receiver sensitivity.
The following downconverter translates the RF frequency to approximately 765 MHz.
The conversion mixer is SSB type. The sideband selection is given through a P control.
A second down converter generates the 140 MHz IF carrier to be sent to the demodulator within the IDU.
The level of the IF carrier is kept constant to 5 dBm thank to the IF amplifier stages, AGC controlled,
distributed in the IF chain. In addition the AGC gives a measure of the receive RF level.
Between two amplifiers a bandpass filter assures the required selectivity to the receiver. The filter is SAW
type and the bandwidth depends on the transmitted capacity.

11.4

CABLE INTERFACE

The cable interface permits to interface the cable interconnecting IDU to ODU and viceversa.
It receives/transmits the following signals:

330 MHz (from IDU to ODU)

140 MHz (from ODU to IDU)

17.5 MHz (from IDU to ODU)

5.5 MHz (from ODU to IDU)

remote power supply.

The 17.5 MHz and 5.5 MHz FSK modulated carriers, carry the telemetry channel. This latter consists of two
388 kbit/s streams one from IDU to ODU with the information to manage the ODU (RF power, RF frequency, capacity, etc...) while the other, from ODU to IDU, sends back to IDU measurements and alarms of the
ODU. The ODU management is made by a P.

11.5

ATPC OPERATION

The ATPC regulates the RF output power of the local transmitter depending on the value of the RF level at
the remote terminal. This value has to be preset from the local terminal as threshold high and low. The
difference between the two thresholds must be equal or higher than 3 dB.
As soon as the received level crosses the preset threshold level low (see Fig.39) due to the increase of the
hop attenuation, a microP at the received side of the remote terminal sends back to the local terminal a
control to increase the transmitted power. The maximum ATPC range is 40 dB.
If the hop attenuation decreases and the threshold high is crossed then the control sent by the microP
causes the output power to decrease.
ATPC range can be reduced from the maximum value to 0 dB, by 1 dB step, consequently to a reduction
of the output maximum power through an adjusted attenuation.

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11.6

1+1 Tx SYSTEM

The two ODUs are coupled to the antenna side via a balanced or unbalanced hybrid.
1+1 Tx switching occurs in the 1+1 hot standby 1 antenna or 2 antennas versions as shown in Fig.37 and
Fig.38.
The transmitter switchover is electromechanic type and consists of two ON/OFF switches within the two
ODUs that assure at least 40 dB insulation on the standby transmitter.
Transmit alarm priority is shown in Tab.12.
Tab.12 - Transmit alarm priority
Priority

Highest

Lowest

11.7

Levels

Definition

Priority 1

RIM PSU Alarm

Priority 2

Manual forcing

Priority 3

Cable Short Alarm

Priority 3

Cable Open Alarm

Priority 3

Modulator Failure

Priority 3

ODU Unit Failure Alarm

Priority 3

VCO Failure Alarm

Priority 3

IF Unit Alarm

Priority 3

ODU PSU Alarm

Priority 3

Tx Power Low Alarm

Priority 4

Request from remote terminal


(both receivers alarmed)

Priority 5

Revertive Tx
(branch one preferential)

POWER SUPPLY

The battery voltage is dropped from the cable interface and then sent to a DC/DC converter to generate
three stabilized output voltages to be distributed to the ODU circuitry:

+3.5 V

a voltage comprised between +6.2 V and +8.2 V to power amplifiers operating at different frequency bands

a 12 V through an inverter circuit.

Each voltage is protected against overcurrent with automatic restart.


Protection against overvoltage occurs as soon as the output voltage raises more than 15% respect to the
nominal voltage. The restart is automatic.

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N
BNC
Ground bolt
Fig.34 - 1+0 ODU version

Fig.35 - 1+1 hot standby version

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Fig.36 - ODU block diagram

60

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PRx
meas.

BNC

N type

PRx meas

MOD

330
MHz

AGC

12 V

+6.2 to 8.2 V

+3.5 V

DEM
17.5
MH z

ctrl

variable bw
(capacity
depending)

388
kbit/s

control

Alarm
manag
MUX
&
DEMUX

Cable
equaliz.

388
kbit/s

INV

Step
up

140
MHz

REC
17.5
MHz

5.5
5.5
MHz MHz

17.5
MHz

Cable
interface

48 V

DC

DC

1 40
MHz

Alm
loops ctrl

comm

Rx

unit

IF LO

Tx

AGC

approx.
765
MHz

ctrl

IF Tx

PTx att.
control
0 to 40 dB

Tx

Rx

RF LO
unit

ctrl

LNA

MMIC

RF
loop

antenna
side

Tx side
SW control
Rx side
Antenna
side
Tx side
SW control
Rx side

Fig.37 - 1+1 hot standby 1 antenna

Tx side
SW control

First
antenna

Rx side

Tx side
SW control

Second
antenna

Rx side

Fig.38 - 1+1 hot standby 2 antennas

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RemotePRx
dBm
Local
Thresh High

Remote

Rx

Tx
PTxactuation

Thresh Low

Rx

Transmission

PRx recording
level
P
PTx control

Tx

of PTx control

Hop attenuation (dB)


LocalPTx
dBm
PTx max.
20 dB
ATPC range

PTx min.

Hop attenuation (dB)


Fig.39 - ATPC operation

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24/48 VOLT DC/DC CONVERTER D52089

12.1

GENERAL

The 24/48V DC/DC converter D52089 is a unit which converts the voltage of 24 Vdc in 48 Vdc.
This unit is housed in a subrack 1 RU unit G52004 with two D52089 units (1+1 version). For 1+0 version
the subrack is G52003 with one D52089 unit and the remaining half front panel has a cover.
These subracks have a free air gap for cooling purpose.
The DC/DC converter unit D52089 is shown in Fig.40.
Fuse 6.3 A

Green LED

24Vdc
IN

ON

M6,3A
250V

24 Vdc input male 3W3 connector

ALARM
48Vdc
OUT
2A

48 Vdc output female 3W3 connector

CM2 connector

Fig.40 - DC/DC converter front coverplate

12.2

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Operational range

-10 50 C

Storage range

-40 80 C

Operational humidity

90% max in the range -5 30 C

12.3

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Vinput

24 Vdc (20.4 28.8 Vdc floating)

Voutput

52 Vdc

Max current in input

4.5 A

Max 24 Vdc consumption

90 W

Max 48 Vdc load

75 W

Secondary voltage ripple

200 mVpp

Surge current (Inrush current)

ETS 300 132-2

Conducted immunity

ETS 300 132-2

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Conducted emission

ETS 300 132-2

Short duration voltage transient

ETS 300 132-2 (ETR 283)

Abnormal service voltage

ETS 300 132-2

Voltage changes due to the regulation


of power supply

ETS 300 132-2

Electromagnetic compatibility

EN 300 086

Safety

EN 60950-1

Protections against

- input polarity inversion (fuse)


- surge input current (fuse)
- continuous short circuit at output with automatic
recovery

Visual indication

ON = green led active on input primary voltage


present

Alarm (CM2 connector)

with relay contact on 9 pin male SUBD connector


Alarm off: 89 pin open, 79 pin closed
Alarm on when Vout decreases 15%: 89 pin
closed, 79 pin open

Fuse

6.3 A medium time 250 Volt

Fig.41 shows connection from IDU 1+0 AL compact version to 24/48 V converter with cable F03489.
Fig.42 shows connections from IDU 1+1 AL compact version to 24/48 V converter with cables F03489 and
F03278.
Warning: connect only 24 Vdc to primary input 24 Vdc IN.
Warning: power supply from 48 Vdc must be connected directly to ALC IDU.

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AL

Q3

LCT

USER IN/OUT

Trib. 5678

Warning: connect only 24 Vdc to primary input 24 Vdc IN

TEST

Trib. 1234

6,3A
M
250V

Fuse 6.3 A

ON

48V

PS

IN
24Vdc

24 Vdc IN

G52003

F03489

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+

Fig.41 - 24/48 V DC/DC converter connections to IDU 1+0

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2A
OUT
48Vdc

ALARM

AL

TX RX

Q3

LCT
USER IN/OUT

24Vdc
IN

Trib. 5678

Trib. 1234

48Vdc
2A
OUT

Warning: connect only 24 Vdc to primary input 24 Vdc IN

TEST

ON

6,3A
M
250V

24 Vdc IN

ALARM

Trib. 13141516

Trib. 9101112

6,3A
M
250V

Fuse 6.3 A

F03278

ON

48V1

PS2

PS1

24Vdc
IN

24 Vdc IN

66

Fuse 6.3 A

48V2

Fig.42 - 24/48 V DC/DC converter connections to IDU 1+1

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F03489

48Vdc
OUT
2A

ALARM

Section 3.
INSTALLATION

13

INSTALLATION AND PROCEDURES FOR ENSURING ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY

13.1

GENERAL

The equipment consists of IDU and ODU(s) units and is mechanically made up of a wired 19" subrack (IDU)
and a weather proof metallic container (ODU). The two units are shipped together in an appropriate cardboard box.
After unpacking, mechanical installation takes place followed by electrical connections as described in the
following paragraphs.
Different versions of IDUs and ODUs are pointed out in the following procedures if different steps are requested during installation.

13.2

13.2.1

MECHANICAL INSTALLATION

IDU installation

The front side of the IDU mechanical structure is provided with holes at the sides. This allows to fasten the
subrack to a 19" rack by means of four M6 screws.
If two or more IDUs are to be mounted, leave at least 1/2 rack unit space (22 mm) between two IDUs to
avoid overheating problems.

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13.3

ELECTRICAL WIRING

The electrical wiring must be done using appropriate cables thus assuring the equipment complies with
electromagnetic compatibility standards.
The cable terminates to flying connectors which have to be connected to the corresponding connectors on
the equipment front.
Position and pinout of the equipment connectors are available in this section.
Tab.13 shows the characteristics of the cables to be used and the flying connector types.

Tab.13 - Characteristics of the cables

Battery

Polarised SUBD 3W3 female


connector

Section of each wire 2.5 mm2

25 pin SUBD male connector

120 Ohm balanced four symmetric pairs with shield

Coaxial connector 1.0/2.3

75 Ohm unbalanced with shield

9 pin SUBD female connector


with shielded holder

9 conductor cable with double


brass sheath type interconductor
DB28.25 or equivalent

User input/alarm output

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Type of connector terminating the cable

Tributary signals

a.

Type of cable/conductor

Interconnecting points

LCT

USB connector

USB connector

GND

Faston male type

Section area 6 mm2

For power cable lenght longer than 20 m. a section of 4 mm2 is required.

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13.4

GROUNDING CONNECTION

Fig.43 and annexed legend show how to perform the grounding connections.

Indoor

ODU
unit
1

IDU
unit

(+) ()

Station
ground

Local
ground

ground
rack
Legend
1. IDU grounding point, faston type. The cross section area of the cable used must be 4 mm2. The
faston is available on both sides of the IDU.
2. ODU grounding bolt. The cross section area of the cable used must be 16 mm2.
3. IDUODU interconnection cable type Celflex CUH 1/4" terminated with Ntype male connectors at
both sides.
4. Grounding kit type Cabel Metal or similar to connect the shield of interconnection cable.
5. Matching cable (tail) terminated with SMA male and N female connectors.
6. Battery grounding point of IDU to be connected to earth by means of a cable with a section area
2.5 mm2. Length 10 m.
7. Grounding cords connected to a real earth inside the station. The cross section area of the cable
must be = 16 mm2.
Fig.43 - Grounding connections

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14

ALC USER CONNECTIONS

14.1

CONNECTOR USE FOR 1+0/1+1 ALC VERSION

User connections are performed through connectors on the IDU front panel modules (see Fig.44). The connectors are the following:

Trib IN/OUT: 75 or 120 25pin SUBD male connector. For SUBD connector details Fig.44.

LCT: USB connector B type "Receptacle". For connector detail see USB standard.

USER IN/OUT: SUBD male connector. Connector details refer to Tab.19.

Q3: RJ45 connector. Connector details refer to Tab.15.

50 Ohm connector for interconnection to ODU2.

48V: 3 pin SUBD 3W3 connector for interconnection to battery.

V11: optional service interface. Connector details in Tab.16.

V.28: optional service interface. Connector details in Tab.17.

RS232 PPP: optional management interface. Connector details inTab.18.

Trib. 1234

Q3

LCT

Trib. 9101112

48V1

USER IN/OUT

48V2
PS1

TX RX
TEST
R AL

1
2

PS2

Trib. 13141516

Trib. 5678

Fig.44 - IDU ALC 1+1 (2x2/4x2/8x2/16x2 Mbit/s)

70

SMA kind: max torque 0.5 Nm

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14.2

STANDARD VERSION CONNECTORS


Tab.14 - Tributary connector pinout (male 25 pin SUBD)
Pin

75 Ohm impedancea

Pin

120 Ohm impedance

Tributary 1/5/9/13 input (cold wire)

Tributary 1/5/9/13 input (hot wire)

Tributary 1/5/9/13 input

14

Tributary 1/5/9/13 input (ground)

14

Ground

15

Tributary 1/5/9/13 output (cold wire)

15

Ground

16

Tributary 1/5/9/13 output (hot wire)

16

Tributary 1/5/9/13 output

Tributary 1/5/9/13 output (ground)

Ground

Tributary 2/6/10/14 input (cold wire)

Ground

Tributary 2/6/10/14 input (hot wire)

Tributary 2/6/10/14 input

17

Tributary 2/6/10/14 input (ground)

17

Ground

18

Tributary 2/6/10/14 output (cold wire)

18

Ground

19

Tributary 2/6/10/14 output (hot wire)

19

Tributary 2/6/10/14 output

Tributary 2/6/10/14 output (ground)

Ground

Tributary 3/7/11/15 input (cold wire)

Ground

Tributary 3/7/11/15 input (hot wire)

Tributary 3/7/11/15 input

20

Tributary 3/7/11/15 input (ground)

20

Ground

21

Tributary 3/7/11/15 output (cold wire)

21

Ground

22

Tributary 3/7/11/15 output (hot wire)

22

Tributary 3/7/11/15 output

Tributary 3/7/11/15 output (ground)

Ground

10

Tributary 4/8/12/16 input (cold wire)

10

Ground

11

Tributary 4/8/12/16 input (hot wire)

11

Tributary 4/8/12/16 input

23

Tributary 4/8/12/16 input (ground)

23

Ground

24

Tributary 4/8/12/16 output (cold wire)

24

Ground

25

Tributary 4/8/12/16 output (hot wire)

25

Tributary 4/8/12/16 output

12

Tributary 4/8/12/16 output (ground)

12

Ground

13

Ground

13

Ground

Ground

a. The 75 Ohm impedance tributary connector pinout is referred to the flying connectors to be connected
to the equipment connectors.

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Tab.15 - 100BaseT connector pinout for 10/100BaseT Ethernet connection


Pin

Description

Tx+

Tx-

Rx+

--

--

Rx-

--

--

Tab.16 - Connector pinout for 64 kbit/s channel V.11 interface


Pin

Description

D-V11-Tx

D+V11-Tx

C-V11-Tx

C+V11-Tx

D-V11-Rx

D+V11-Rx

C-V11-Rx

C+V11-Rx

Tab.17 - Connector pinout V.28 interface

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Pin

Description

RTS

TD

DTR

DSR

GND

RD

CTS

DCD

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Tab.18 - Connector pinout RS232 PPP interface


Pin

Description

DCD

RD

TD

DTR

GND

DSR

RTS

CTS

NC

Tab.19 - User in/out connector pinout


Pin

Description

relay contact

NA/NC relay contact

User input 01

User input 02

GND

NC

User input 03

User input 04

NC

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15

ALC PLUS USER CONNECTIONS

15.1

CONNECTOR USE FOR 1+0/1+1 ALC PLUS VERSION

User connections are performed through connectors on the IDU front panel modules (see Fig.45 and
Fig.46). The connectors are the following:

Trib IN/OUT: 75 and 120 50-pin female connector: for SCSI connector details Tab.20, Tab.21

LCT: USB connector B type receptable. For connector details see USB standard.

USER IN/OUT: SUB-D male connector. Connector details refer to Tab.27

Q3/1 and Q3/2: RJ45 connector. Connector details refer to Tab.22

50 Ohm SMA connector for interconnection to ODU

48V: SUB-D 3 pin connector for interconnection to battery.

V11: service interface. Connector details in Tab.26

RS232 management interface. Connector details in Tab.23

Trib: 17-24
Q3/2

Q3/1
A

LCT

RS232

Trib: 25-32

IDU ODU
R
REM TEST

USER IN/OUT

Trib: 9-16

FAIL
Trib: 1-8

WAY
SIDE
CH1

CH2

2Mb/s

Fig.45 - ALC plus 32E1 (1+1)

USER IN/OUT

IDU ODU

WAY
SIDE

R
REM

TEST

CH1

CH2

2Mb/s

Q3/1
A

RS232

Q3/2

LCT

FAIL
Trib: 1-8

Trib: 9-16

Trib: 17-24

Trib: 25-32

FAIL
Trib: 33-40

Trib: 41-48

Trib: 49-53

Fig.46 - ALC plus 32E1 + Ethernet (1+1)

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Tab.20 - Tributary IN/OUT - 75 Ohm


Pin

75 Ohm

48

Ground A

23

Tributary 1/9/17/25/33/41/49 input

50

Ground A

25

Tributary 1/9/17/25/33/41/49 output

47

Ground A

22

Tributary 2/10/18/26/34/42/50 input

45

Ground A

20

Tributary 2/10/18/26/34/42/50 output

42

Ground A

17

Tributary 3/11/19/27/35/43/51 input

43

Ground A

18

TributaryTributary 3/11/19/27/35/43/51 output

40

Ground A

15

Tributary 4/12/20/28/36/44/52 input

39

Ground A

14

Tributary 4/12/20/28/36/44/52 output

36

Ground B

11

Tributary 5/13/21/29/37/45/53 input

37

Ground B

12

Tributary 5/13/21/29/37/45/53 output

34

Ground B

Tributary 6/14/22/30/38/46 input

33

Ground B

Tributary 6/14/22/30/38/46 output

29

Ground B

Tributary 7/15/23/31/39/47 input

31

Ground B

Tributary 7/15/23/31/39/47 output

28

Ground B

Tributary 8/16/24/32/40/48 input

26

Ground B

Tributary 8/16/24/32/40/48 output

Note: Join pin 44 with ground A pins, join pin 32 with ground B pins.
25

.........................

.........................

50

26

Fig.47 - Pin-out Tributary IN/OUT 50 SCSI

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Tab.21 - Tributary IN/OUT - 120 Ohm

76

Pin

120 Ohm

49

Tributary 1/9/17/25/33/41/49 input

23

Tributary 1/9/17/25/33/41/49 input

44

Ground A

24

Tributary 1/9/17/25/33/41/49 output

25

Tributary 1/9/17/25/33/41/49 output

44

Ground A

21

Tributary 2/10/18/26/34/42/50 input

22

Tributary 2/10/18/26/34/42/50 input

44

Ground A

46

Tributary 2/10/18/26/34/42/50 output

20

Tributary 2/10/18/26/34/42/50 output

44

Ground A

16

Tributary 3/11/19/27/35/43/51 input

17

Tributary 3/11/19/27/35/43/51 input

44

Ground A

19

Tributary 3/11/19/27/35/43/51 output

18

Tributary 3/11/19/27/35/43/51 output

44

Ground A

41

Tributary 4/12/20/28/36/44/52 input

15

Tributary 4/12/20/28/36/44/52 input

44

Ground A

13

Tributary 4/12/20/28/36/44/52 output

14

Tributary 4/12/20/28/36/44/52 output

44

Ground A

10

Tributary 5/13/21/29/37/45/53 input

11

Tributary 5/13/21/29/37/45/53 input

32

Ground B

38

Tributary 5/13/21/29/37/45/53 output

12

Tributary 5/13/21/29/37/45/53 output

32

Ground B

35

Tributary 6/14/22/30/38/46 input

Tributary 6/14/22/30/38/46 input

32

Ground B

Tributary 6/14/22/30/38/46 output

Tributary 6/14/22/30/38/46 output

32

Ground B

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Tributary 7/15/23/31/39/47 input

Tributary 7/15/23/31/39/47 input

32

Ground B

30

Tributary 7/15/23/31/39/47 output

Tributary 7/15/23/31/39/47 output

32

Ground B

27

Tributary 8/16/24/32/40/48 input

Tributary 8/16/24/32/40/48 input

32

Ground B

Tributary 8/16/24/32/40/48 output

Tributary 8/16/24/32/40/48 output

32

Ground B

Tab.22 - Q3/1 and Q3/2 100BaseT connector pin-out for 10/100BaseT Ethernet connection
Pin

Description

Tx+

Tx-

Rx+

--

--

Rx-

--

--

Tab.23 - Connector pin-out RS232 PPP interface

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Pin

Description

DCD (IN)

RD (IN)

TD (OUT)

DTR (OUT)

GND

Not connected

RTS (OUT)

CTS (IN)

Not connected

77

Tab.24 - CH1 connector pin-out for 9600 bit/s synchronous V.24 interface
Pin

Description

CKTx

TD

DTR

DSR

GND

RD9600

CKRx

DCD

Tab.25 - CH1 connector pin-out for 9600 bit/s asynchronous V.24 interface
Pin

Description

--

TxD

DTR

DSR

GND

RxD

--

DCD

Tab.26 - CH2 connector pin-out for 64 kbit/s channel - V.11 interface

78

Pin

Description

D-V11-Tx

D+V11-Tx

C-V11-Tx

C+V11-Tx

D-V11-Tx

D+V11-Tx

C-V11-Tx

C+V11-Tx

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Tab.27 - User IN/OUT connector pin-out

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Pin

Description

C relay contact- branch 1

NA/NC relay contact - branch 1

C relay contact - branch 2

NA/NC relay contact - branch 2

User input 01

User input 02

User input 03

User input 04

Ground

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16

INSTALLATION ONTO THE POLE OF THE ODU


WITH SEPARATED ANTENNA

16.1

INSTALLATION KIT

Following installation kits are supplied with the equipment depending on different versions:

16.2

80

1+0 standard version


-

antisliding strip (see Fig.48)

supporting plate plus 60114 mm pole fixing bracket and relevant nuts and bolts (see Fig.49)

adapting tools and relevant bolts and nuts for 219 mm pole (see Fig.50)

antenna side flange, variable as function of RF frequency (see Fig.51)

support with ODU fast locking mechanism (see Fig.49)

flexible waveguide trunk for connection to antenna (optional) (see Fig.49)

kit for ground connection making part of ODU

1+0 Bandit version


-

bandit strip (see Fig.53)

antenna side flange, variable as function of RF frequency (see Fig.51)

support with ODU fast locking mechanism (see Fig.49)

flexible waveguide trunk for connection to antenna (optional) (see Fig.49)

kit for ground connection making part of ODU

1+1 version
-

antisliding strip (see Fig.48)

supporting plate plus pole fixing bracket and relevant nuts and bolts (see Fig.49)

adapting tools and relevant bolts and nuts for 219 mm pole (see Fig.50)

hybrid with ODU fast locking mechanism (see Fig.52)

flexible waveguide trunk for connection to antenna (optional (see Fig.49)

kit for ground connection making part of the two ODUs.

REQUIRED TOOLS FOR MOUNTING (NOT SUPPLIED)

N. 2 13mm torque wrench or spanner

N. 1 15 mm torque wrench or spanner

N. 1 17 mm torque wrench or spanner

N. 1 3 mm Allen wrench

N.1 2.5 mm Allen wrench

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N. 1 7 mm torque wrench

Fastening tool UIT19 (Bandit mounting kit only)

16.3

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

Installation procedure proceeds according to the following steps:

1+0 standard: installation onto the pole of the supporting plate3

1+0 Bandit: installation onto the pole of the supporting plate

1+1: installation onto the pole of the supporting plate

Installation of the ODU (common to both 1+0 and 1+1 version)

ODU grounding

1+0 standard Installation onto the pole of the supporting plate


Fig.48 - Mount antislide strip around the pole. The position of the plastic blocks depends on the position of the
supporting plate (see next step)
Fig.49 - Adhere the supporting plate to the antisliding strip plastic blocks and then secure it to the pole through
the fixing bracket for 60114 mm pole (see Fig.49). Bolts and nuts are available on the supporting plate. Tightening torque must be 32 Nm.
Warning: As shown in Fig.50 an adapting kit must be used for the 219 mm pole. It consists of an additional plate
to enlarge the standard supporting plate dimension and relevant Ubolt for 219 mm pole fixing.
Fig.51 - Fix the flexible waveguide to the antenna side flange. Four fixing screws are available the dimensions
of which depend on the waveguide type. Tighten progressively and alternatively the four screws with the following torque:
Tab.28 - Tightening torque
Frequencies

Screw

Tool

Torque

from 18 to 38 GHz

Allen screw M3

Allen key 2.5 mm

1 Nm

up to 15 GHz

Allen screw M4

Allen key 3 mm

2 Nm

Fig.51 Fix the antenna side flange to the support with ODU fast locking mechanism. The flange can be mounted
horizontally (as shown in Fig.51) or vertically as function of convenience.
Fig.52 Fix the support with ODU fast locking mechanism to the supporting plate making use of available bolts
and nuts. Fig.52 shows three possible positions.
Tightening torque must be 18 Nm.

1+0 Bandit
In case of 1+0 ODU installation, a bandit pole mounting kit can be used: through slots (see Fig.53) on the
supporting plate two metallic bands secure the plate on the pole by means of clips (use Bandit fastening tool).
Band characteristics are:

thickness 0.76 mm

width 19 mm

steel stainless strip AISI 201/304 (3/4")

In case of 219 mm pole, an adapting kit is supplied for the purpose.

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clips stainless steel AISI 201/304 (3/4")

Fig.51 Fix the flexible waveguide to the antenna side flange. Four fixing screws are available the dimensions of
which depend on the waveguide type. Tighten progressively and alternatively the four screws with the following
torque (see Tab.28).

1+1 Installation onto the pole of the supporting plate


Fig.48 Mount antislide strip around the pole. The position of the plastic blocks depends on the position of the supporting plate (see next step)
Fig.49 Position the supporting plate to the antisliding strip plastic blocks and then secure it to the pole through the
fixing bracket for 60114 mm pole (see Fig.49). Bolts and nuts are available on the supporting plate kit. Tightening
torque must be 32 Nm.
Fig.54 Secure the hybrid with ODU fast locking mechanism to the supporting plate using bolt and nuts available on
the support plate. Tightening torque must be 18 Nm.
Remove the plastic cover from the hybrid flange sides.
Warning: Do not remove the foil from the hybrid flange sides.
Fig.54 Fix the flexible waveguide to the antenna side flange. Four fixing screws are available the dimensions of
which depend on the waveguide type. Tighten progressively and alternatively the four screws with the following
torque:
Tab.29 - Tightening torque
Frequencies

Screw

Tool

Torque

from 18 to 38 GHz

Allen screw M3

Allen key 2.5 mm

1 Nm

fino a 15 GHz

Allen screw M4

Allen key 3 mm

2 Nm

Warning: It is advisable to shape the waveguide flexible trunk, connecting ODU flange with antenna flange as shown
in Fig.57. This avoids possible condensate to be channelled towards the ODU flange.

Installation of the ODU


1. Remove the plastic cover from the ODU flange side. Apply silicon grease e.g. type RHODOSIL PATE 4 to the
Oring of Fig.56.
Warning: Do not remove the foil from the flange.
2. Bring the ODU with the two hands and position the ODU handle at the bottom side.
3. Position the ODU body close to the support with ODU fast locking mechanism and align ODU side flange (see
Fig.56) to antenna side flange (see Fig.51 1+0 version) or hybrid side flange (see Fig.54 1+1 version).
Note: For 1+0 version the ODU can assume positions of Fig.55 depending on the polarisation.
4. With respect to the flange alignment, turn the ODU body approx. 30 anticlockwise and then insert the ODU
body into the support and search for alignment between reference tooth on the support (see Fig.51 1+0
version or Fig.54 1+1 version) and ODU body reference tooth (see detail Fig.56)
5. When alignment is achieved, turn the ODU body clockwise until "clack" is heard and the ODU rotation stops.
6. Secure ODU body on the support by tightening bolts (1) (see Fig.51 1+0 version or Fig.54 1+1 version).
Tightening torque must be 6 Nm.
Final assembly of 1+1 version is shown in Fig.57.

16.4

GROUNDING

The ODU must be connected to ground making reference to details of Fig.58.

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7 mm spanner or
Phillips screwdriver

Plastic blocks

Antisliding strip

Fig.48 - Antisliding strip

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83

Use 17 mm wrench
(32Nm torque)

Supporting plate
Use 15 mm wrench
(32Nm torque)

Fig.49 - 60114 mm pole supporting plate fixing

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Fig.50 - Adapting kit for 219 mm pole

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Flexible waveguide trunk or


rigid angular waveguide

Antenna side flange

3 mm Allen key

Support with ODU fast


locking mechanism

Reference tooth
Reference tooth

1
1
13 mm wrench
6 Nm torque

Position of antenna
side flange

Fig.51 - Mounting possible position

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13 mm wrench
(18 Nm torque)

Fig.52 - Possible position of the fast locking mechanism

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Fig.53 - Bandit pole mounting

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Use 13 mm wrench
(18 Nm torque)

Hybrid with ODU fast


locking mechanism

Reference tooth

Reference tooth

1
1

RT1

RT2

Fig.54 - Supporting plate

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Vertical

Horizontal

Fig.55 - Position of the ODU body depending on the polarisation for 1+0. For 1+1 the polarisation is always vertical: handle at the left side.

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Reference tooth
Oring
ODU side flange

BNC

Ground bolt
Fig.56 - ODU body reference tooth

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Fig.57 - Final ODU assembly of 1+1 version

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13 mm torque wrench
(6 Nm torque)

1
2
3
4
5

1. Bolt
2. Spring washer
3. Flat washer
4. Earth cable collar
5. Flat washer
Fig.58 - ODU grounding

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INSTALLATION ONTO THE WALL OF THE ODU


WITH SEPARATED ANTENNA

17.1

INSTALLATION KIT

Following installation kits are supplied with the equipment depending on different versions:

17.2

94

1+0 version
-

wall supporting plate with additional contact surface extension plates (see Fig.59)

antenna side flange, variable as function of RF frequency (see Fig.60 )

support with ODU fast locking mechanism (see Fig.60)

flexible waveguide trunk for connection to antenna (optional) (see Fig.60)

kit for ground connection making part of ODU

1+1 version
-

supporting plate with additional contact surface extension tools (see Fig.59)

hybrid with ODU fast locking mechanism (see Fig.62)

flexible waveguide trunk for connection to antenna (optional (see Fig.60)

kit for ground connection making part of the two ODUs.

REQUIRED TOOLS FOR MOUNTING (NOT SUPPLIED)

N. 2 13mm torque wrench

N. 1 15 mm torque wrench

N. 1 17 mm torque wrench

N. 1 3 mm Allen wrench

N. 1 2.5 mm Allen wrench

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INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

Installation procedure proceeds according to the following steps:

Version 1+0: installation onto the wall of the supporting plate

Version 1+1: installation onto the wall of the supporting plate

Installation of the ODU (common to both 1+0 and 1+1 version)

ODU grounding

1+0 version Installation onto the wall of the supporting plate


Fig.59 Fix on the supporting plate the two supplied extension plates to increase the wall contact surface.
Fig.59 Secure the supporting plate on the wall using the more suitable screws.
Fig.60 Fix the flexible waveguide to the antenna side flange. Four fixing screws are available the dimensions of which depend on the waveguide type. Tighten progressively and alternatively the four screws with
the following torque:
Tab.30 - Tightening torque
Frequencies

Screw

Tool

Torque

from 18 to 38 GHz

Allen screw M3

Allen key 2.5 mm

1 Nm

up to 15 GHz

Allen screw M4

Allen key 3 mm

2 Nm

Fig.60 Fix the antenna side flange to the support with ODU fast locking mechanism. The flange can be
mounted horizontally (as shown in Fig.60) or vertically as function of convenience.
Fig.61 Fix the support with ODU fast locking mechanism to the supporting plate making use of available
bolts and nuts. Fig.61 shows three possible positions. Tightening torque must be 18 Nm.

1+1 version Installation onto the wall of the supporting plate


Fig.59 Fix on the supporting plate the two supplied extension plates to increase the wall contact surface.
Fig.59 Secure the supporting plate on the wall using the more suitable screws.
Fig.62 Secure the hybrid with ODU fast locking mechanism to the supporting plate using bolt and nuts
available on the support plate. Tightening torque must be 18 Nm.
Remove the plastic cover from the hybrid flange sides.
Warning: Do not remove the foil from the hybrid flange sides.
Fig.62 Fix the flexible waveguide to the antenna side flange. Four fixing screws are available the dimensions of which depend on the waveguide type. Tighten progressively and alternatively the four screws with
the following torque:
Tab.31 - Tightening torque
Frequencies

Screw

Tool

Torque

from 18 to 38 GHz

Allen screw M3

Allen key 2.5 mm

1 Nm

up to 15 GHz

Allen screw M4

Allen key 3 mm

2 Nm

Warning: It is advisable to shape the waveguide flexible trunk, connecting ODU flange with antenna flange
as shown in Fig.65. This avoids possible condensate to be channelled towards the ODU flange.

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Installation of the ODU


1. Remove the plastic cover from the ODU flange side. Apply silicon grease e.g. type RHODOSIL PATE 4 to the
Oring of Fig.64.
Warning: Do not remove the foil from the flange.
2. Bring the ODU with the two hands and position the ODU handle at the bottom side.
3. Position the ODU body close to the support with ODU fast locking mechanism and align ODU side flange (see
Fig.64) to antenna side flange ( see Fig.60 1+0 version) or hybrid side flange (see Fig.62 1+1 version).
Note: For 1+0 version the ODU can assume positions of Fig.63 depending on the polarisation.
4. With respect to the flange alignment, turn the ODU body approx. 30 anticlockwise and then insert the ODU
body into the support and search for alignment between reference tooth on the support (see Fig.60 1+0
version or Fig.62 1+1 version) and ODU body reference tooth (see detail Fig.64)
5. When alignment is achieved, turn the ODU body clockwise until "clack" is heard and the ODU rotation stops.
6. Secure ODU body on the support by tightening bolts (1) (see Fig. Fig.60 1+0 version or Fig.62 1+1 version). Tightening torque must be 6 Nm.
Final assembly of 1+1 version is shown in Fig.65.

17.4

GROUNDING

The ODU must be connected to ground making reference to details of Fig.66.

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Extension plate

13 mm wrench

Supporting plate

M8 bolt and nut

Fig.59 - Wall supporting plate

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Flexible waveguide trunk

Antenna side flange

Support with ODU fast


locking mechanism

Reference tooth
Reference tooth

1
1
13 mm wrench
6 Nm torque

Position of antenna
side flange

Fig.60 - Support with ODU fast locking mechanism

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Fig.61 - Mounting possible positions

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Use 13 mm wrench
(18 Nm torque)

Hybrid with ODU fast


locking mechanism

Reference tooth

Reference tooth

1
1

RT1

RT2

Fig.62 - Hybride with ODU fast locking

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Vertical

Horizontal

Fig.63 - Position of the ODU body depending on the polarisation for 1+0. For 1+1 the polarisation is always vertical: handle at the left side.

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Reference tooth
Oring
ODU side flange

BNC

Ground bolt
Fig.64 - ODU body reference tooth

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Fig.65 - Final ODU assembly of 1+1 version

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1
2
3
4
5

1. Bolt
2. Spring washer
3. Flat washer
4. Earth cable collar
5. Flat washer
Fig.66 - ODU grounding

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INSTALLATION ONTO THE POLE OF THE ODU


WITH INTEGRATED ANTENNA (KIT V52191,
V52192)

18.1

FOREWORD

The installation onto the pole of the ODU with integrated antenna concerns both 1+0 and 1+1 versions.

18.2

INSTALLATION KIT

Following installation kits are supplied with the equipment depending on different versions:

1+0 version

60 to 114 mm pole mounting kit consisting of:


-

centering ring and relevant screws (see Fig.67)

antislide strip (see Fig.68)

pole support system and pole fixing brackets (see Fig.69)

ODU with Oring and devices for ground connection

1+1 version

18.3

pole mounting kit from 60 to 114 mm for 1+1 consisting of:


-

centering ring and relevant screws (see Fig.67)

antislide strip (see Fig.68)

pole support system and pole fixing brackets (see Fig.69)

hybrid mechanical body (see Fig.78)

polarization twist disk (see Fig.79)

2 ODUs with Orings and devices for ground connection.

REQUIRED TOOLS FOR MOUNTING (NOT SUPPLIED)

N.2 13 mm torque wrench

N.1 15 mm torque wrench

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N.1 17 mm torque wrench

N.1 3 mm Allen wrench

N.1 2.5 mm Allen wrench

18.4

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

Installation procedure proceeds according with the following steps:

1+0 version
1. installation onto the pole of the support system
2. installation of the antenna
3. installation of ODU
4. antenna aiming
5. ODU grounding

1+1 version
1. installation onto the pole of the support system
2. installation of the antenna
3. installation of hybrid circuit
4. installation of the two ODUs
5. antenna aiming
6. ODU grounding

18.4.1

Installation onto the pole of the support system and the antenna

Fig.67 Set the antenna in such a position as to be able to operate on its rear side. Locate the five threaded
holes around antenna flange. Mount centering ring onto antenna flange and tight it with 3 calibrated bolts.
Caution: centering ring should be mounted so that the screws do not stick out.
Define if the antenna will be mounted with vertical or horizontal polarization. Check that free drain holes
stay at bottom side. Mount bolt type M10x30, in position A leaving it loose of 2 cm approx. With horizontal
polarization mount bolt type M10x30 in position D, leaving it loose of 2 cm approx.
Fig.68 Mount antislide strip onto the pole. Place blocks as in Fig.68 following antenna aiming direction.
Tighten the strip with screwdriver.
Fig.69 Mount pole supporting system with relevant pole fixing brackets following antenna aiming direction as indicated by arrow. Antislide strip should result at the center of supporting plate. Supporting system
should lean against antislide clamp with the tooth as in Fig.70.
Position the antenna in such a way that bolt in position A or D of Fig.67 cross through hole E of Fig.71.
Secure the support system to the pole by means of the pole fixing brackets and relevant fixing bolts.
Fig.72 Rotate the antenna body until the remainder three antenna holes coincide with the three support
holes. Secure the antenna to the support by thightening the relevant passing through bolts.

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18.4.2

Installation of ODU

1+0 version
1. Apply silicon grease e.g. RHODOSIL PATE 4" to the Oring (4) of Fig.75 by protecting finger hands
with gloves.
2. Bring the ODU with the two hands and position the ODU handle at the bottom side. The ODU handle
can assume position of Fig.73 depending on the polarization.
3. Position the ODU body near the support system and align ODU side flange to antenna side flange
(see Fig.74). With respect to the flange alignment, turn the ODU body approx. 30 anticlockwise
and then insert the ODU body into the support and search for alignment between reference tooth
on the support (see Fig.74) and ODU body reference tooth (see detail of Fig.75).
4. When alignment is achieved, turn the ODU body clockwise until "clack" is heard and the ODU rotation stops. Fig.76 and Fig.77 show ODU housing final position for vertical and horizontal polarization
respectively.
5. Secure ODU body on the support system by tightening bolts (1) of Fig.74.

1+1 version
Fig.78 Apply silicon grease, type "RHODOSIL PATE 4" to Orings (1). Insert Orings (1) and (6) into twist
polarization disk (2).
Vertical polarization
Fix the disk on hybrid flange placing marker (4), on disk, close to V mark.
Horizontal polarization
Fix the disk on hybrid flange placing reference (4), on disk, close to H mark.
Caution: Twist disk has two planes. Take care of position marker (4) on twist disk. The position of marker
(4) plane should be in contact to hybrid like in figure. Tighten progressively and alternatively four screws
(7) with four spring washers (8) with the following torque:
Tab.32
Frequencies

Screw

Tool

Torque

from 18 to 38 GHz

Allen screw M3

Allen key 2.5 mm

1 Nm

up to 15 GHz

Allen screw M4

Allen key 3 mm

2 Nm

Fig.79 Fix hybrid to support system with four bolts (1) taking care of RT1/RT2 position shown by labels
of Fig.79. Tighten progressively and alternatively four bolts (1).

18.4.3

ODU installation

The installation procedure of the two ODUs is the same.


1. Apply silicon grease e.g. RHODOSIL PATE 4" to the Oring (4) of the Fig.75.9 by protecting finger
hands with gloves.
2. Bring the ODU with the two hands and position the ODU handle at the bottom side. For 1+0 the
ODU can assume position of Fig.73 depending on the polarisation. For 1+1 the handle ODU position
is always placed at the right side (horizontal polarization).
3. Position the ODU body near the support system and align ODU side flange to antenna side flange
(see Fig.74). With respect to the flange alignment, turn the ODU body approx. 30 anticlockwise
and then insert the ODU body into the support and search for alignment between reference tooth
on the support (see Fig.74) and ODU body reference tooth (see detail of Fig.75).

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4. When alignment is achieved, turn the ODU body clockwise until "clack" is heard and the ODU rotation stops. Fig.76 and Fig.77 show ODU housing final position for vertical and horizontal polarization
respectively for 1+0 version. Fig.80 shows ODU housing final position for 1+1 version.
5. Secure ODU body on the support system by tightening bolts (1) of Fig.74.

18.5

ANTENNA AIMING

Antenna aiming for 1+0 version and 1+1 version is the same. The antenna aiming devices allow to perform
the following adjustments with respect to the starting aiming position:

Horizontal

15 operating on the nut (3) shown in Fig.81, only after having loosen the
nuts (7), (8), (9), (10) of Fig.82.

Vertical

15 operating on vertical adjustment worm screw (2) shown in Fig.81 only


after having loosen nuts (1), (2), (11) of Fig.82 and (4) of Fig.81.
For adjustment from 0 to +30 extract nut (1) Fig.82 and position it in hole
(4), extract nut (2) Fig.82 and position it in hole (6). Operate on vertical adjustment worm screw (2) after having loosen nuts (1), (2), (11) of Fig.82 and
(4) of Fig.81.
For adjustment from 0 to 30 extract nut (1) of Fig.82 and position it in hole
(3), extract nut (2) of Fig.82 and position it in hole (5). Operate on vertical
adjustment worm screw (2) after having loosen nuts (1), (2), (11) of Fig.82
and (4) of Fig.81.

For vertical adjustment some markers, every 10, are available on support. The bigger marker gives 0
starting aiming position. Once the optimum aiming position is obtained, tighten firmly the four nuts (1),
(2), (11) of Fig.82 and (4) of Fig.81 for vertical adjustment and the four nuts (7), (8), (9), (10) of Fig.82
for horizontal adjustment. Tighten with 15 mm wrench and 32 Nm torque.

18.6

GROUNDING

See Fig.83. On ODU grounding can be connected with the available bolt spring washer and flat washers as
shown.

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Vertical polarization

Horizontal polarization

3 mm Allen key
2,5 Nm torque

2
3

A
C

1. Antenna
2. Calibrated Allen screw
3. Centering ring
Fig.67 - Centering ring position

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1. Steel belt
2. Plastic blocks
Fig.68 - Antislide strip

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2
Antenna aiming direction

15 mm wrench
32 Nm torque

3
1
3

3
1. Pole fixing brackets
2. Tooth
3. Bolt
4. Pole support system
Fig.69 - Support mount on pole

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Antenna aiming direction

1. Tooth
Fig.70 - Supporting plate position

Fig.71 - E hole

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D
15 mm wrench
32 Nm torque

A, B, C, D: Bolt slots
Fig.72 - Antenna installation on pole support

Vertical

Horizontal

Fig.73 - Position of the ODU handle depending on the polarisation for 1+0.
For 1+1 the polarisation is always horizontal. Handle at the right side.
Vertical Horizontal

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13 mm wrench
6 Nm torque

H
H

H
H
1
1
H
H

H
H

H: Reference tooth
Fig.74 - Support system for ODU housing and reference tooth in evidence

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Reference tooth
Oring
ODU side flange

BNC

Ground bolt
Fig.75 - ODU body reference tooth

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30

Fig.76 - ODU housing final position for vertical polarization

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30

30

Fig.77 - ODU housing final position for horizontal polarization

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7
8
1
2
4

1. Oring
2. Polarization twist disk
3. Hybrid mechanical body
4. Position marker of twist disk
5. Reference label for twist disk
6. Oring
7. Allen screws
8. Spring washer
Fig.78 - Hybrid and twist disk

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1
RT1
2
1
RT2

13 mm wrench
18 Nm torque

1. Bolts
2. Spring washer
Fig.79 - Hybrid mount on pole support

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Fig.80 - ODU housing final position for 1+1 version

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3
Chiave da 13 mm

1
2
Chiave da 13 mm

Chiave da 15 mm
Coppia 32 Nm

1. Marker
2. Vertical adjustment
3. Horizontal adjustment
4. Bolt
Fig.81 - Vertical and horizontal adjustments

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15 mm wrench
32 Nm torque

15 mm wrench
32 Nm torque

11

10
9
5

15 mm wrench
32 Nm torque

15 mm wrench
32 Nm torque

1, 2, 3, 4. Horizontal aiming block bolts


5, 6, 7. Vertical aiming block bolts
8, 11. Threaded hole for vertical aiming up to -30
9, 10. Threaded hole for vertical aiming up to +30
Fig.82 - Antenna aiming block

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1
2
3
4
5

1. Bolt
2. Spring washer
3. Flat washer
4. Earth cable collar
5. Flat washer
Fig.83 - ODU grounding

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INSTALLATION ONTO THE POLE OF THE ODU


WITH INTEGRATED ANTENNA (KIT V32307,
V32308, V32309)

19.1

FOREWORD

The description concerns pole mounting of ODU, in 1+0 and 1+1 version, using following installation kits:
-

V32307

for ODU with frequency from 10 to 13 GHz

V32308

for ODU with frequency from 15 to 38 GHz

V32309

for ODU with frequency from 7 to 8 GHz

Differences regard the dimensions and the presence of the centring ring (see Fig.84):
-

V32307

centring ring for antenna flange from 10 to 13 GHz

V32308

centring ring for antenna flange from 15 to 38 GHz

V32309

no centring ring (and relevant screws).

19.2

INSTALLATION KIT

Following installation kits are supplied with the equipment depending on different versions.

1+0 version

60 to 129 mm pole mounting kit:


-

centring ring and relevant screws

pole support system plus antenna (already assembled) and pole fixing brackets

1+0 ODU support and relevant screws

ODU with Oring and devices for ground connection

1+1 version

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60 to 129 mm pole mounting kit:


-

centring ring and relevant screws

pole support system plus antenna (already assembled) and pole fixing brackets

1+0 ODU support

hybrid and relevant screws

polarization twist disk and relevant screws

2 ODUs with Orings and devices for ground connection.

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19.3

REQUIRED TOOLS FOR MOUNTING (NOT SUPPLIED)

N.1 2.5 mm Allen wrench

N.1 3 mm Allen wrench

N.1 5 mm Allen wrench

N.1 6 mm Allen wrench

N.1 13 mm spanner

N.2 17 mm spanner.

19.4

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

Installation procedure is listed below:

1+0 version
1. antenna polarization
2. installation of the centring ring on the antenna
3. installation of 1+0 ODU support
4. installation onto the pole of the assembled structure
5. installation of ODU
6. antenna aiming
7. ODU grounding

1+1 version
1. antenna polarization
2. installation of the centring ring on the antenna
3. installation of 1+0 ODU support
4. installation onto the pole of the assembled structure
5. installation of hybrid
6. installation of ODUs
7. antenna aiming
8. ODU grounding.

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19.5

19.5.1

1+0 MOUNTING PROCEDURES

Setting antenna polarization

Fig.84 Set the antenna in such a position to operate on its rear side. Locate the four 2.5 mm
Allen screws around the antenna flange. Unscrew them (use 2.5 mm Allen wrench) and position the antenna flange according on: horizontal wave guide vertical polarization, vertical wave guide horizontal polarization. Screw again the four Allen screws (torque = 1Nm).

19.5.2

Installation of the centring ring on the antenna

Fig.84 - Set the antenna in such a position to operate on its rear side. Locate the three holes around the
antenna flange. Mount the centring ring onto antenna flange and tight it with the 3 Allen screws M4 (use
3mm Allen wrench, torque = 2Nm) .

19.5.3

Installation of 1+0 ODU support

Fig.84 - Mount the support onto assembled structure (pole support system plus antenna) using the four 6
mm Allen screws (use 6 mm Allen wrench, torque = 18Nm). Two of the four screws, diagonally opposed,
must be mounted with the two bushes around.

19.5.4

Installation onto the pole of the assembled structure

Fig.84 - Mount the assembled structure on the pole using the two pole fixing brackets and the four 17 mm
screws (use 17 mm spanner, torque = 13Nm); the heads of the screws are inserted on the antenna side,
the four nuts and the springs between nut and brackets are inserted on bracket side.

19.5.5

Installation of ODU (on 1+0 support)

Fig.85 - Apply silicon grease (e.g. RHODOSIL PATE 4") on the Oring by protecting fingers with gloves.
Fig.86 - Bring the ODU with the two hands and position the ODU handle at the bottom side.
The handle can assume the positions shown in the figure depending on the polarization. Position the ODU
body near the support and align the wave guide of the ODU to the Wave guide of the antenna: respect to
the position of wave guide alignment, turn the ODU body approx. 30 counterclockwise and then insert
the ODU body into the support and search for matching between reference tooth on the support (see
Fig.87) and reference tooth on the ODU body.
Fig.88 - When alignment of the references teeth is achieved, turn the ODU body clockwise until "clack" is
heard and rotation is stopped. In figure are shown ODU final position for both polarizations.
Fig.87 - When ODU positioning is over, secure ODU body on the support by tightening bolts (use 17mm
spanner, torque = 6Nm).

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19.5.6

Antenna aiming

Antenna aiming procedure for 1+0 version or 1+1 version is the same.
Horizontal aiming: 5 operating on the 17 mm nut shown in Fig.89 with a 17 mm spanner, only after
having loosen the two 17 mm nut on the pivot.
Vertical aiming: 20 operating on the 13 mm nut shown in Fig.89 with a 13 mm spanner, only after having
loosen the three 13 mm nut on the pole support.
Once optimum position is obtained, tighten firmly all the nuts previously loosen.

19.5.7

ODU grounding

ODU grounding is achieved with:

M8 screw without washers

M6 screw with washer

as shown in Fig.90.

19.6

1+1 MOUNTING PROCEDURES

In further page are explained all the mounting step not already discussed in " 1+0 MOUNTING PROCEDURES"

19.6.1

Installation of Hybrid

Fig.91 The polarization twist disk must be always fixed on hybrid flange.
Apply silicon grease (e.g. RHODOSIL PATE 4") on the Orings by protecting fingers with gloves. Bring the
polarization twist disk with the position marker down. Insert the Oring into polarization twist disk.
Vertical polarization: fix the twist disk on hybrid flange placing the marker of the disk towards V mark.
Horizontal polarization: fix the twist disk on hybrid flange placing the marker of the disk towards H mark.
Tighten progressively and alternatively the four screws and spring washer with following torque:
Tab.33
Frequencies

Screw

Tool

Torque

from 18 to 38 GHz

Allen screw M3

Allen key 2.5 mm

1 Nm

up to 15 GHz

Allen screw M4

Allen key 3 mm

2 Nm

Fig.92 - Fix hybrid body to 1+0 support with four 13 mm bolts (use 13 mm spanner, torque = 18 Nm),
tighten progressively and alternatively the bolts.

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19.6.2

Installation of ODUs (on hybrid for 1+1 version)

For both ODUs.


Fig.85 Apply silicon grease e.g. RHODOSIL PATE 4" to the Oring by protecting fingers with gloves.
Fig.86 Bring the ODU with the two hands and position the ODU handle at the bottom side.
The handle can assume the positions shown in the figure depending on the polarization. Position the ODU
body near the support and align the wave guide of the ODU to the wave guide of the hybrid: respect to the
position of wave guide alignment, turn the ODU body approx. 30 counterclockwise and then insert the
ODU body into the support. For 1+1 system the handle of the ODU is always positioned on the right. The
polarization twist disk on the hybrid matches the antenna polarization.
Fig.93 When alignment of the reference teeth is achieved, turn the ODU body clockwise until "clack" is
heard and the rotation stops. In figure are shown ODUs final position.
Fig.89 When ODU positioning is over, secure ODU body on the support by tightening bolts (use 17 mm
spanner, torque = 6 Nm).
Warning: Internal codes (e.g. installation items, antennas, PCB) are here reported only as example. The
Manufacturer reserves the right to change them without any previous advice.

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Four 13mm
screws
Centring ring
(not present in V32309)
Three 3mm Allen screws
(not present in V32309)

Antenna

1+0 support
Two bushes
Fig.84 - 1+0 pole mounting

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Reference tooth
Oring
ODU wave guide

N
BNC
Ground bolt
Fig.85 - ODU body reference tooth

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Vertical

Horizontal

Fig.86 - Position of the ODU handle depending on the polarisation for 1+0.
For 1+1 the polarisation is always horizontal. Handle at the right side.

3
1
2

1
5
4

4
1
5

1
2
3
1. 6 mm Allen screw
2. Bush (diagonally placed)
3. 17 mm Tightening bolts (max torque = 6 Nm)
4. Reference point for horizontal polarization
5. Reference point for vertical polarization
Fig.87 - 1+0 support

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1+0 ODU with handle on the right:


horizontal polarization

1+0 ODU with handle on the right:


vertical polarization
Fig.88 - ODU housing final position for both polarization

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Horizontal aiming: two


17mm block screws

Vertical aiming: three


13mm block screws
Pole support

17mm nut for horizontal


adjustment of antenna

Internal 5mm Allen


screw for vertical
adjustment of antenna

Fig.89 - Antenna aiming

1
2
3
4
5

1. Bolt
2. Spring washer
3. Flat washer
4. Earth cable collar
5. Flat washer
Fig.90 - ODU grounding

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7
8
1
2
4

1. Oring
2. Polarization twist disk
3. Hybrid mechanical body
4. Position marker of twist disk
5. Reference label for twist disk
6. Oring
7. Allen screws
8. Spring washer
Fig.91 - Hybrid and twist disk

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Fig.92 - Hybrid installation

Fig.93 - 1+1 ODUs installation

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INSTALLATION ONTO THE POLE OF THE 4 GHZ


ODU WITH SEPARATED ANTENNA (KIT V32323)

20.1

INSTALLATION KIT

1+0 version

Antisliding bracket

ODU pole support and relevant screws

1+0 version

Antisliding bracket

ODU pole support and relevant screws

hybrid and relevant screws

HybridODU connecting cables

20.2

REQUIRED TOOLS FOR MOUNTING (NOT SUPPLIED)

N.2 13 mm spanner

N.1 15 mm spanner

N.1 17 mm spanner.

20.3

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

Installation procedure is listed below:

1+0/1+1 version: pole installation of the support

1+1 version: installation of the hybrid on the support

installation of the ODU on the support

ODU grounding and connection of the cables to the hybrid and antenna

1+0/1+1 version: pole installation of the support


Fig.94 - Install antisliding device (1) around the pole. The position of the plastic blocks depends on the
position of the support (2) and of the relevant hooking pin (3).

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Hook the support to the plastic blocks by means of the hooking pin. Insert to the four screws (4) in the
relevant holes, set the two brackets (5) and clamp them around the pole tightening the four nuts (6) (tightening torque = 32 Nm).
Cover the projecting bits of the screws using the relevant red covers (7). The two holes (8) house the two
tightening screws of the hybrid (only for 1+1 version).

1+1 version: hybrid installation on the support


Fig.95 Set the hybrid (1) on the support (2) in such a way that the connectors are downward and that
the holes on the lower side of the hybrid match with the corresponding holes (8) of the Fig.94.
Insert the two screws (3) (tightening torque = 7.3 Nm) and tighten the hybrid to the support.

ODU installation on the support


Locate the part of the support more suitable for the installation of the ODU: both the parts can be used
(1+0 version).
Fig.95 Locate the four slots (4) on the support (2).
Fig.96 Keeping the knob of the ODU1 downward, partially screw the two screws (2) into the two upper
holes of the ODU, on N connector side.
Hook the heads of the two screws (2) of the Fig.96 into the slots (4) of the Fig.95.
Insert also the remaining screws (2) into the holes (3). Tighten all the four screws (2) (tightening torque
= 7.3 Nm).
Put the suncover (5) over the ODU (1) and fix it to the knob of the ODU by means of the supplied strip.
In case of 1+1 version, repeat the whole procedure for the second ODU.

ODU grounding and connection of the cables to hybrid and antenna


Fig.97 Tighten the grounding cable of each ODU by means of grounding bolt (1) (tightening torque = 7.3
Nm) and the relevant washer.
For the connection of the RF cable follow the label on the bottom of the hybrid: ODU1 (RT1) is that connected to RIM1 of IDU, ODU 2 (RT2) is that connected to RIM2 of IDU.

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7
6

5
2
7
6
3

1
5

8
4
4
Fig.94 - Pole installation of the support

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4
4

Fig.95 - Installation of the hybrid on the pole support (only for 1+1 version)

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1
3

Fig.96 - Installation of the ODU on the support

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RT2

1
RT1

Fig.97 - ODU grounding and connection of the cables to hybrid and antenna

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LINE-UP

21

LINEUP OF THE RADIO HOP

21.1

LINEUP OF THE RADIO HOP

The lineup consists of the following steps:

on site radio terminal installation (perform user connections and ODU installation as described in
the relevant chapters)

equipment switchon (operate the ON/OFF switch on the IDU front)

antenna alignment for maximum received RF signal level

network element configuration

check measurements.

21.1.1

Antenna alignment and received field measurement

Purpose of antenna alignment is to maximize the RF received signal level.


Proceed as follows:

connect a multimeter to BNC connector on the ODU for AGC measurement

adjust antenna pointing as soon as the maximum AGC voltage value is achieved.

The relationship between AGC voltage and received field is shown by Fig.98.
The received field level has a tolerance of 4 dB in the full temperature range.

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21.1.2

Network element configuration

A factory default address is assigned to each network element that must normally be reconfigured on site
following the network administrator rules.
To this purpose it is required to connect the PC, where the SCT/LCT program has been installed, to the
network interfaces.
This has to be done via USB or Ethernet cable.
Warning: the checks that follow require a good knowledge of the program use.
The description of each menu and relevant windows are given by the program itself as help on line.
Run the program and perform the connection to equipment by choosing from menu "Option" the connection made via USB cable.
Perform the login to the equipment by entering:

Equipment IP address4

User ID (default: SYSTEM)

Password: (default: SIAEMICR)

Proceed to program what above mentioned following this path:

IP Address: select menu Equipment from the menu bar and then Communication Setup Port
Configuration. Enter the required port addresses in the available communication ports. Press ? for
details.

Routing Table and Default Gateway: select menu Equipment from the menu bar and then Communication Setup Routing table: enter the routes or default gateway if necessary. Press ? for
details.
Warning: the routing policy depends on the routing type: manual IP/OSPF/ISIS. The relevant routing rules must be normally given by network administrator.

Remote Element Table: select menu Tools from menu bar and then Subnetwork Configuration
Wizard. Station name and remote element table must be assigned following description of the contextual help online (?).

Agent IP Address: select menu Equipment and then Properties. Assign the address in accordance
to the address of the remote element you want to reach.

21.1.3

Radio checks

It is advisable to perform the following measurements to check the correct operation of the radio hop:

Transmitted power

Received power

RF frequency

BER measurement

All these checks make use of the SCT/LCT program.

Transmitted power, received RF level, RF frequency


-

Run SCT/LCT program and then perform the connection to the equipment you want to check.

Make double click on the select equipment until main RADIO PDHAL window is shown.

On top of the window Tx/Rx power and frequency values are displayed. In case of Tx power and
frequency setup proceed to Branch 1/2 and Power/Frequencies submenus.

BER measurement
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Run SCT/LCT program and then perform the connection to the equipment you want to check.

If the connection is made via USB cable, the IP address is automatically achieved.

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Make double click on the selected equipment until main RADIO PDHAL window is shown.

On the left side select BER1/2 measure. In alternative it is possible to use the PRBS function if
one or 2 Mbit/s line is free.

Perform the BER measurement and check that values comply with the requirements.

V
3
2,625
2,25
1,875
1,5
1,125
0,75

dBm

0
100

80 70 60 50 40 30 20
Fig.98 - Detected voltage versus Rf received signal

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LINEUP OF ETHERNET TRAFFIC (FOR IDU WITH


ETHERNET MODULE ONLY)

22.1

GENERAL

This paragraph deals with lineup of V12252 Ethernet module with details of SCT/LCT program related only
to Ethernet application.
Assuming that the radio link is already in service, with correct frequency, output power and correct antenna
alignment, the line up procedure for different kinds of connection set up of a radio link AL, equipped with
LIM Ethernet/2 Mbit/s module, is hereafter described:
1. Local Lan1 port to remote Lan1 port connection LAN per port, see Fig.99
2. Local Lan1 port to remote Lan1 port connection with only VLANs
3. 3 to 1 port connections, see Fig.111.
Settings here below are intended to be done both into local and remote radio equipment.

22.2

LOCAL LAN1 PORT TO REMOTE LAN1 PORT (TRANSPARENT


CONNECTION LAN PER PORT)

Settings for Untagged and Tagged Traffic

switch

switch
port 1

Lan1
Lan2

Lan1

port 1
Radio

Lan2

Radio

Lan3

Lan3

Nx2
Mbit/s

Nx2
Mbit/s
Local

Remote

Fig.99 - Local Lan1 port to remote Lan1 port connection


The lineup of Ethernet traffic is made with the help of SCT/LCT program.
Please refer to Fig.100. First selection is Ethernet throughput and modulation scheme, in this example we
select 16 Mbit/s and modulation 16QAM (max throughput and modulation scheme depend on terms of licence provided by Siae Microelettronica).
Select configuration 1+0 or 1+1 according system requirements. Inside LCT, select Tributary window. If 2
Mbit/s tributaries are needed, inside the Tributary window it is possible to activate a 2 Mbit/s input/output
on the front panel. When the activation of required 2 Mbit/s tributaries is completed, all the others 2 Mbit/s
streams are automatically used for the Ethernet traffic. For instance with a 8x2 Mbit/s capacity, if we use
two 2 Mbit/s the capacity assigned to Ethernet circuits is automatically set to 6x2 = 12 Mbit/s full duplex.

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Fig.100 - Selection of Ethernet Throughput


See Fig.101 for General settings for the switch. All the used ports must be Enabled, so enable Lan1 and
Internal Port, see Fig.102.
The other ports should be disabled. The correct cable crossover arrangement must be selected too (see
Fig.102). At the end of Lineup, enable LLF if needed.
For Untagged traffic, connections are done with Lan per port selections. Referring to Fig.103 incoming traffic at Lan1 exits at Internal Port and into Fig.105 incoming traffic at Internal Port exits at Lan1 port. This
connection are done for all Untagged traffic and all Tagged packets with Vlan Id not described into Vlan
Configuration Table.
If Vlan Configuration Table is blank all Tagged traffic follows the rules of Lan per port.
Possible selections of Ingress Filtering Check:
1. Disable 802.1q: no check of Virtual Lan tag is made and all packets follow Lan per port settings
2. Fallback: if Tagged packets have their Vlan Id into Vlan Configuration Table they follow the connection described into the table, otherwise they follow the Lan per port settings as Untagged packets
3. Secure: no Untagged packet transits; only Tagged packets with Vlan Id listed into the table can
transit. For all pass configuration, Disable 802.1 should be selected.
With Egress Mode as Unmodified the outgoing packets at Lan1 port exit Untagged or Tagged
exactly as they were Untagged or Tagged at the incoming port.

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Link Loss
Forwarding
Histeresys

Output policy
for Tagged
packets: Level
2 priority, if
used, defined
for all the ports
for incoming
packets
already Tagged

Click here for Port mapping and


VLAN configuration table
Fig.101 - Switch general settings

Fig.102 - Lan1 interface settings

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Fig.103 - Vlan settings for Lan1

Incoming
Untagged
packets at
Lan1 are sent
into output part
queue following
this selection.
In this example
packets are
inserted into
queue 0.

Fig.104 - Priority setting for Lan1 and Internal Port

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With Priority disabled no check is done into 802.1p priority Tag. All types of packets go into Default Priority
Queue.

Fig.105 - Vlan settings for Internal Port

Fig.106 - Vlan Configuration Table

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22.3

LOCAL LAN1 PORT TO REMOTE LAN1 PORT (WITH VLANs)

Settings are done to transfer only Tagged traffic within Vlans.


We want that Vlan 701, 702, 710 and 1, 2, 3 can pass into the radio link and all the other Tagged or Untagged
packets should be blocked.
The line up of Ethernet module is made with the help of LCT/SCT program. Please refer to Fig.100. First selection is Ethernet throughput and modulation scheme, in this example we select 16 Mbit/s and modulation 16QAM
(max throughput and modulation scheme depends on terms of licence provided by Siae Microelettronica). Select configuration 1+0 or 1+1 according system requirements.
Inside LCT, select tributary window. If 2 Mbit/s tributaries are needed, inside the tributary window it is possible
to activate a 2 Mbit/s input/output on the front panel. When the activation of required 2 Mbit/s tributaries is
completed, all the others 2 Mbit/s streams are automatically used for the Ethernet traffic. for instance with a
16 Mbit/s capacity if we use two 2 Mbit/s the capacity assigned to ethernet circuits is automatically set to 16
2x2 = 12 Mbit/s full duplex.
See Fig.101 for general settings for the switch. All the used ports must be enabled, so enable Lan1 and Internal
Port, see Fig.102. The other ports should be disabled. The correct Cable crossover arrangement must be selected too. Enable LLF if needed, only at the end of line up.
Vlan settings for Lan1 and Internal Port should be like in Fig.107 with Ingress Filtering Check as Secure and
Engress Mode as Tagged. With this setting only Tagged packets with Vlan ID listed into the Vlan Configuration
Table can transit. All Untagged packets are blocked at the incoming port and outgoing Tagged packets dont
change.
A packet with Vlan ID XX can enter into the switch only if Incoming Port (Ingress port) is a member of the Vlan
XX, same packet will exit only from ports (Engress Port) which are members of Vlan XX. Vlan membership is
described into Vlan Configuration Table. A port can be member of no one, one or more Vlans. See Fig.108 for
Vlan Configuration Table settings for our example.

Fig.107 - Virtual Lan input and output settings at Lan1 port

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Fig.108 - Vlan Configuration Table with some Vlans

Tagged incoming packet can be treated with FIFO policy or on the basis of their 802.1p priority tag and
ToS/DSCP value for IP packets. There are 4 queue at each output port. The decision about to which output
queue to send a packet is defined into Ethernet switch window selections for 802.1p tag. Into Ethernet
switch window it is possible to select ToS/DSCP button to open window ToS/DSCP, in this window each
incoming ToS/DSCP value is associated with an output queue so it is possible to change the priority of the
incoming packet.
When no info on priority is available, the packet is sent to Default Priority Queue using FIFO policy.
Into Lan1 window select Priority (802.1q), into priority box there are some selections: with "Disable"
switch doesnt look at priority tag; with 802.1p switch looks at Tag 802.1p only; with IpToS for IP packets
only switch looks to ToS/DSCP identifier (into IP frame) only; with 802.1p IpToS switch looks first to
802.1p tag and secondly to ToS/DSCP, see Fig.110; with IpToS802.1p switch looks first to ToS/DSCP and
secondly to Tag 802.1p.
Note: with IpToS switch looks to IP packet and ToS/DSCP doesnt matter if the packets are tagged with
802.1p or not.
In this example incoming tagged are tagged and it is necessary to transfer the packets with no change so
they must exit from output ports tagged, see Fig.109 and Fig.110.

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Fig.109 - Add a new Vlan ID to Vlan Configuration Table with output tagged

Incoming
Untagged
packets at
Lan1 are sent
into output part
queue following
this selection.
In this example
packets are
inserted into
queue 0.

Fig.110 - Layer 2 and Layer 3 priority management

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22.4

3 TO 1 PORT CONNECTIONS

switch

switch
port 1

Lan1
Lan2

AL
radio

Lan3

Lan1

port 1

Lan2

AL
radio

Lan3
Nx2
Mbit/s

Nx2
Mbit/s

Remote

Local
Fig.111 - 3 to 1 port connections

In this example 3 local port must communicate with corresponding remote ports. All the ports share the
same radio channel but traffic originated and directed to Lan1 should be kept separated from traffic from
Lan2 and Lan3 and viceversa.
Lan1 to Lan1 connection should transfer tagged packets with Vlan 1, 701, 760 and untagged packets.
Unspecified tagged packets must be stopped. Lan2 and Lan3 have the same requirements. For all connections IP packets with high priority TOS should transferred at minimum delay.

22.5

3 TO 1 PORT CONNECTIONS, SETTINGS FOR UNTAGGED TRAFFIC

The lineup of Ethernet traffic is made with the help of LCT/SCT. Please refer to Fig.99.
First selection is Ethernet throughput and modulation scheme, in this example we select 16 Mbit/s and
modulation 16QAM (max throughput and modulation scheme depend on terms of licence provided by Siae
Microelettronica). Select configuration 1+0 or 1+1 according system requirements.
Inside LCT, select Tributary window.
If 2 Mbit/s tributaries are needed, inside the tributary window it is possible to activate a 2 Mbit/s input/output on the front panel. When the activation of required 2 Mbit/s tributaries is completed, all the others 2
Mbit/s streams are automatically used for the Ethernet traffic. For instance with a 8x2 Mbit/s capacity if
we use two 2 Mbit/s the capacity assigned to Ethernet circuits is automatically set to 6x2 = 12 Mbit/s full
duplex.
Vlan Configuration Table will be defined in order to group traffic from Lan1, Lan2, Lan3 to Port1. All the
used ports must be Enabled.
Untagged traffic transits only if the selection for Ingress Filtering Check is disabled at each input port and
a separated Vlan for Untagged traffic is set up for each port. See Fig.101, Fig.102, Fig.111, Fig.112 and
Fig.113.
Each port of the switch must be associated with a different Default VLAN ID in order to maintain the traffic
coming from different separated LANs, Lan1 with default VID 3301, Lan2 with default VID 3302, Lan3
with default VID 3303, for Lan1 see Fig.113 and Fig.114.
The correct Cable Crossover arrangement must be selected too.

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Fig.112 - Input and output setting for VLANs at Lan1 port

Fig.113 - Output port properties for VLAN 3301

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Vlan 3301, 3302, 3303 are allowed to exit at Port1


with tags (Tagged). Different default Tags allow to
keep separate the traffic from Lan1, Lan2 and
Lan3 exiting at Port 1. At the remote end the traffic
is split and forwarded from Port1 to Lan1, Lan 2
and Lan3 without Tag to preserve the original
format.

Default VID assigned by


user to each port
Fig.114 - Typology 3 to 1, Virtual Lan Configuration
With the above settings inside the VLAN configuration Table only Untagged traffic is forwarded accross the
bridge.
The same settings should be done inside the remote equipment. The above example shows the Virtual Lan
Configuration Table in case of a link carrying the traffic of 3 independent LANs connected to Lan1, Lan
2, Lan3, which is split at the remote end among the outgoing Lan1, Lan2, Lan3 ports, while using a
common radio link.
To prioritize some IP packets with high ToS/DSCP value it is possible to open PToS/DSCP window from
Ethernet switch window and select the values of ToS for which the packet is sent to high priority Queue,
see Fig.115.

TOS value description

DSCP value description


Packets
with AF43
priority
level will
go into
Queue 3 at
all ports

AF43 now goes to Queue 3, with this


button AF43 will go to Queue 2
Fig.115 - Output Queue selection on the basis of TOS/DSCP priority

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22.6

3 TO 1 PORT CONNECTIONS, SETTINGS FOR TAGGED AND UNTAGGED TRAFFIC

If we want VLAN with Tag 701, 702 and 703 to transit between Lan1 and Port1 it is necessary to define
Port 1 and Lan 1 as members of VLAN1, 701, 760 (see Fig.116 for VLAN 701 and do the same for VLAN1,
760).
The VLAN Configuration Table will look like Fig.117.
For Lan2 and Lan3 we cannot use the same Vlan if we want to maintain traffic from Lan 1, 2, 3 separated.
We must change the number of incoming Vlan for instance of 1, 701, 760 use 2001, 2701, 2760 for Lan
2 and 3001, 3701, 3760 for Lan3. Connected equipment to Lan2 port should be reprogrammed to use
Vlan 2001, 2701, 2760.
Connected equipment to Lan3 port should be reprogrammed to use Vlan 3001, 3701, 3760.
To prioritize Ip packets with high ToS/DSCP value it is possible to open PToS/DSCP window from Ethernet
switch window and select the values of ToS for which the packet is sent to high priority Queue 3, see
Fig.115. The same should be done inside the remote equipment.

Fig.116 - Output properties of VLAN 701

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Fig.117 - Typology 3 to 1, Virtual Lan Configuration Table with Vlan

22.7

3 TO 1 CONNECTIONS: EXAMPLES OF PRIORITY MANAGEMENT

Example 1: To assign to Lan1 and Lan3 low priority and to Lan2 high priority, while wanting Tagged
and Untagged to be treated in a fair manner on each queue do as follow: select Priority Disable for Lan1,
Lan2 and Lan3; select Default Priority Queue equal to Queue 0 for lan1 and Lan3 (see Fig.104). Select
Default Priority Queue equal to Queue 3 for Lan2 (as in Fig.118).
Outgoing Untagged packets will take priority tag defined into input port, in this case 0. Tagged frames keep
their tag.
Example 2: Wanting tagged frames to be treated according their actual priority and untagged packets with
low priority, all inputs should be configured as in Fig.Fig.119.
Layer 2 Priority assignment is not modified if inside the second folder of the LanX (1, 2, 3) configuration
window Untagged Frame Egress Mode = Unmodified is selected as in Fig. Fig.120.

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Impostando questa cartella, i pacchetti senza tag arrivati alla Lan2 sono
trasmessi alle Code Porte di output. In questo esempio tutti i pacchetti entranti
nella Lan2 vengono inseriti nella Coda di output 3 delle porte di output.
Priorit di Input: quando non selezionato Disable, le trame con tag sono
trasmesse alle code 0,1,2,3 secondo il valore di priorit porta di destinazione;
con Disable selezionato per questa porta la commutazione usa la Default
Priority Queue per trame con tag e senza tag, e senza modifica reale di tag
nelle trame entranti con tag.
Fig.118 - Queue selection

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Fig.119 - Management of tagged frames according with their priority tag

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Fig.120 - Incoming packets at Lan1 will exit to other ports unchanged according their incoming status.

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Section 5.
MAINTENANCE

23

PERIODICAL CHECKS

23.1

GENERAL

Periodical checks are used to check correct operation of the radio equipment without the presence of any
alarm condition.
The SCT/LCT programs running on the PC are used for the purpose.

23.2

CHECKS TO BE CARRIED OUT

The following checks must be carried out:

check of the transmitted power;

check of the received field strength (the reading must match the value resulting from hop calculations);

check of bit error rate and hop performances.

For checking procedures, please refer to SCT/LCT program and relevant helpon line.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

24.1

GENERAL

The AL equipment consists of the following replaceable parts:

IDU

ODU

Purpose of the troubleshooting is to pinpoint the faulty part and replace it with spare.
Warning: the replacement of a faulty IDU with spare causes the spare IDU to be reprogrammed. To the
purpose refer to chapter 19 for the relevant procedure.

24.2

TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE

Troubleshooting starts as soon as one of the following alarm condition: IDU/ODU/REM is switched ON on
the IDU panel from (see Fig.121) or alarm messages are displayed by managers SCT/LCT.
Two methods are used to troubleshoot the cause of fault:

loop facilities

alarm message processing using the manager SCT/LCT

24.2.1

Loop facilities

The equipment is provided with different loops that help locate the faulty part.
Warning: the majority of loops causes the traffic to be lost.
The available loops are the following:

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local tributary loops: usually used to test the cables interfacing the equipment upstreams

remote tributary loops: usually used to test the two direction link performance making use of an
unused 2 Mbit/s signal.

baseband loop: it permits to test the LIM circuits

IDU loop: it permits to test the complete IDU (optional)

RF loop: it permits to test the complete radio terminal.

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24.2.2

Alarm messages processing

When an alarm condition occurs, the equipment generates a number of alarm messages that appear on
the SCT windows ie: log history area and equipment view current alarm. Investigation on the alarm message meaning permits to troubleshoot the faulty module.

Alarm message organisation


The alarms (traps) are organized as alarm grouping relevant to a specific functions performed by the equipment.
The alarm grouping is available only in the view current alarm submenu.
What follows is the list of the alarm grouping:

COMMON alarms which are not related to a specific part of the equipment but relevant to the link
as EOC radio link alarm or link telemetry fail. If these alarms are ON the link is lost. Investigation
must be made on a possible bad propagation or equipment failure. See the condition of the others
alarm grouping.

LIM This grouping may generate alarms for the following causes:

external fault: tributary loss signal

LIM failure: i.e. multiplexer/demultiplexer failure or modulator/demodulator failure.

RIM This grouping may generate alarms for the following causes:

external fault: demodulator fail alarm and local ODU alarm are generated when the ODU becomes faulty.

RIM failure power supply alarm along with cable short/open alarms or modulator/demodulator
alarms are activated.

RT This grouping may generate alarms for the following causes:


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external fault: Rx power low alarm is generated given by a bad propagation or by a faulty remote
terminal.

ODU failure: PSU fail alarm or RF VCO alarm or RT IF alarm is activated. If this happens, replace
the ODU.

UNIT This grouping generates alarms when one of the units, the equipment consists of, is faulty
or does not respond to the controller polling. Replace the faulty unit.

CONTROLLER There is not an alarm message relevant to a controller module failure. An alarm
condition causes Led IDU to steady lights up.

Trib. 1234

Q3

LCT

48V

USER IN/OUT

PS
TEST
R

AL
Trib. 5678

Fig.121 - IDU front

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EQUIPMENT CONFIGURATION UPLOAD/SAVE/


DOWNLOAD. PARAMETER MODIFICATION AND
CREATION OF VIRTUAL CONFIGURATIONS.

25.1

SCOPE

This chapter describes the procedure to create configuration files.


Equipment configuration files must be used in case of replacing a faulty IDU with a spare. To this purpose
it is necessary to upload, from each network element, equipment configurations and save them on three
configuration files.
It is advisable to do it upon the first installation. Configuration file download on the spare CONTROLLER
permits to restore previous operating condition. It is also possible to create virtual configuration without
being connected to equipment.

25.2

PROCEDURE

To configure the spare IDU the following must be uploaded/saved on the file/downloaded:

General equipment configuration

Addresses and routing table

Remote element table

To do it, run the SCT/LCT program (see relevant documentation available on line) until "Subnetwork Craft
Terminal" application window is displayed.

25.2.1

General equipment configuration

Upload and save


1. Select Open Configuration Template from Tools menu following this path: Tools Equipment
Configuration Wizard File Open Configuration Template.
The system will show Template Selection window.
2. Choose from Template Selection window the type of equipment and version (for instance radio PDH
AL: 2x2, 4x2, 8x2, 16x2 Mbit/s) from which you want to make the upload.
3. Press OK.
The system will display the Configuration Wizard window referring to the selected type of equipment
and version (example: radio PDH AL: 2x2, 4x2, 8x2, 16x2 Mbit/s)
4. Press Upload push button and select Get Current Type Configuration from Equipment.
The system will display the Upload Configuration File window. The window will show the equipment
list.

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5. Select the equipment you wish to upload a configuration file from (normally the local equipment)
by activating the relevant box.
6. Press OK.
The system displays the Communication Status window where is pointed out:
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the operation status: upload in progress/complete.

errors area: where error messages relevant to possible abort of the operation are displayed.

At the end of the operation by pressing OK, the system displays, the uploaded equipment parameters present into the Configuration Wizard window.
7. Save the uploaded configuration into a file by selecting Save File As command from File Save
Save File As.
The system will display Save This Config. File.
Type the file name into the proper box (with "cfg" extension) and set the path to be used to save
the file.
8. Press Save push button to finish.

Download
After having installed the spare IDU proceed as follows:
1. Select Open File from Tools menu following this path: Tools menu Equipment Configuration
Wizard File Open Open File.
The system will display Select a Config. File window.
2. Select the wanted file and open it by pushing Open push button. The system will display the file
content.
3. Press Download push button and select Configure Equipment as Current File.
4. Activate the box relevant to the equipment you wish to download configuration file to (normally the
local equipment) and select Configure Equipment as Current File.
5. Press OK.
The system displays the Communication Status window where is pointed out:
-

the operation status: upload in progress/completed

errors area: where error messages relevant to possible abort of operation are displayed.

6. Press OK to finish.

25.2.2

Addresses and routing table

Upload and save


1. Select Open Address Configuration Template from Tools menu following this path:
Tools menu Equipment Configuration Wizard File Open Open Address Configuration Template.
The system will show the mask of the Address Comfiguration Template.
2. Press Upload push button and select Get Current Type Configuration from Equipment.
The system will display the Upload Configuration File window.
3. Select the equipment you wish to upload a configuration from (normally the local equipment).
4. Press OK.
The system displays the Communication Status window where is pointed out:
-

the operation status: upload in progress

errors area: where error messages relavant to possible abort of the operation are displayed.

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At the end of the operation, the system displays, the equipment parameter present into the Configuration Wizard window.
5. Save the uploaded configuration into a file by selecting Save File As command from File Save
Save File As
The system will display the Save This Config. File window. Into the proper boxes type the file name
(with "cfg" extension) and set the path to be used to save the file.
6. Press Save push button to finish.

Download
1. Select Open File command from Tools menu following this path: Tools Equipment Configuration
Wizard File Open Open File.
The system will display Select a Config. File window.
2. Select the wanted file and open it by pushing Open push button. The system will display the parameters contained into the file.
3. Press Download push button and select Configure Equipment as Current File.
4. Activate the box relevant to the equipment you wish to download configuration file to (normally the
local equipment).
5. Press OK.
The system will display Download Type Selection window. Activate boxes IP port addresses configuration e Routing table . If OSPF facility is enabled, you can only select Standard (IP/Communication/OSPF) Settings.
6. Press OK.
The system will show a warning indicating the possibility to procede the download or not.
7. Press OK.
The system will show the Download in progress.
8. At the end of the download will be shown the file content.

25.2.3

Remote Element Table

Upload and save


1. Select window Subnetwork Configuration Wizard from menu Tools.
2. Select equipment Local from Actual Configuration Area and then press Retrieve. In New configuration area is shown the list of remote equipment included the local.
3. Press Save to file. The system will show window Save remote element configuration file.
4. Save the file with Rel extension and then press Save to finish.

Download
1. Select Subnetwork Configuration Wizard from menu Tool.
2. Press Read from file and then select the desired file (with Rel extension).
3. Press Open push button and then the system will show the file content into the New Configuration
Area.
4. Select into the Actual configuration area the equipment you desire to download, the list of the remote element included the local.
5. Press Send to send the list.

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BACK UP FULL EQUIPMENT CONFIGURATION


WITHOUT POSSIBILITY OF MODIFYING THE PARAMETERS

26.1

SCOPE

This chapter describes the procedure to back up the full equipment configuration.
This allows to recover the original equipment configuration in case of faulty IDU replacement with spare.

26.2

CONFIGURATION UPLOAD

Foreword: it is advisable to upload the configuration during the first installation. Proceed as follows:
1. Select Equipment Configuration Wizard from menu Tools; Equipment Configuration Wizard window will be displayed.
2. Select Upload and then Backup Full Equipment Configuration; Template Selection window will
be displayed.
3. Select the correct equipment template (in case of uncorrected choice the backup will be aborted).
4. Press OK and then select the equipment to be uploaded from Upload Configuration File window.
5. Press OK and then edit the file name from Save backup as window.
6. Press Save; Equipment Configuration Wizard: Complete Backup window will appear.
The window shows dynamically the backup procedure. If everything is OK, at the end of the upload
will appear the word done showing the procedure success.
7. Press OK to finish.

26.3

CONFIGURATION DOWNLOAD

Once the spare IDU has been installed proceed as follows:


1. Select Equipment Configuration Wizard from menu Tools. Equipment Configuration Wizard window will be displayed.
2. Select Download and than Restore Full Equipment Configuration from Equipment Configuration Wizard. Select Backup File window will be displayed.
3. Select the wanted backup file with extension .bku and then press Open. Download Configuration
File window will be displayed.
4. Select the equipment to download and then press OK; Equipment Configuration Wizard: Complete
restore window will be displayed. This window shows dynamically the download operation. The word
done indicates that download has been successfully.
5. Press OK to finish.
Warning: In case of EOC alarm proceed to restart the equipment.

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PROGRAMMING AND SUPERVISION

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PROGRAMMING AND SUPERVISION

27.1

GENERAL

The radio equipment was designed to be easily programmed and supervised.


The following tools are implemented to the purpose:

SCT Subnetwork Craft Terminal + LCT Local Craft Terminal. They are used for remote and local control of a subnetwork consisted of a maximum of 100 ALC radio equipment.

NMS5UX Network Management. It is used for the remote control of an entire network consisted of
different SIAE equipment including ALC family radio equipment.

For details refer to relevant documentation. SCT/LCT documentation is available as help online.

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COMPOSITION

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COMPOSITION OF THE INDOOR UNIT

28.1

GENERAL

The IDU is offered in the following versions:

ALC IDU

ALC plus IDU.

28.2

ALC IDU PART NUMBER

The IDU is available in different versions, each of one identified by a specific part number. This P/N is shown
on a label attached on the IDU mechanical structure, top left side.

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The P/N consists of seven digits with the following meaning:


Tab.34 - P/N meaning
Digit

Letter/number

Meaning

Functional assembly of units completed by a mechanical structure

AL family

4 to 7

0069
0073
0076
0078
0079
0080
0081
0084
0085
0086
0087
0088
0089
0090
0091

Indoor installation
16x2 - 75 Ohm - 1+1
16x2 - 75 Ohm - 1+1EOW
16x2 - 75 Ohm - 1+0
16x2 - coax - 1+0
8x2 - 75 - 1+0
8x2 - 120 - 1+0
8x2 - 120 - 1+1
16x2 - 120 - 1+1
8x2 - 75 - 1+1
16x2 - 120 - 1+0
8x2 - 120 - 1+0 EOW
8x2 - 120 - 1+1 EOW
4x2 - 120 - 1+0 V28
4x2 - 120 - 1+1 V28
16x2 - CX - 1+1 Eth

This part number together with unit serial number is printed on a label, SIAE or custom, positioned on unit
cover.

28.3

ALC PLUS IDU PART NUMBER

IDU Plus Compact is available in different versions; each of them is identified by a Part Number code. This
P/N is shown on a label attached to the IDU mechanical structure, on the left top.
P/N code is composed by seven digits with the following meaning:
Tab.35 - P/N meaning
Digit

Letter/number

Meaning

Functional assembly of units completed by a mechanical structure

AL family

Indoor installation

4 to 7

0118
0119
0120
0121
0127
0128

16E1
16E1
32E1
32E1
32E1
32E1

1+0
1+1
1+0
1+1
1+0 + 3 Ethernet
1+1 + 3 Ethernet

The P/N and serial number of the unit is printed on the label placed on the unit coverplate.

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COMPOSITION OF OUTDOOR UNIT

29.1

GENERAL

Two ODUs are available: AL ODU and AS ODU.

29.2

AL ODU

The AL ODU consists of a mechanical structure that houses all the transceiver circuitry. In 1+1 version the
connection to the antenna is performed through a passive hybrid. Both transceiver and hybrid are offered
in different versions depending on the operating bands, the antenna configuration etc...
A label attached on the ODU structure shows the most significant parameters as:

operating band

operating subband and sideband

part number

serial number

duplexer frequency

A further label is positioned on the hybrid body and shows the number of each transceiver and type of
hybrid, balanced or unbalanced.

29.3

AS ODU

The ODU AS consists of mechanical structure formed by two shells. One shell houses the transceiver module, the other houses the branching module.
Both the transceiver and the branching are available in different versions depending on the operating band,
the antenna configuration, the channel filters etc.....
To the purpose on the branching mechanical structure is available a label showing the ODU most significant
parameters and the P/N of the whole unit.

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LISTS AND
ASSISTANCE SERVICE

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LIST OF FIGURES

Fig.1 - Components electrostatic charge sensitive .............................................................. 10


Fig.2 - Elasticised band .................................................................................................. 10
Fig.3 - Coiled cord ........................................................................................................ 10
Fig.4 - Laser diodes ....................................................................................................... 10
Fig.5 - 1+1 ODU typical configuration with integrated antenna ............................................ 17
Fig.6 - 1+1 IDU typical configuration ............................................................................ 18
Fig.7 - 1+1 equipment block diagram............................................................................... 19
Fig.8 - 1+0 non expandable equipment block diagram........................................................ 20
Fig.9 - IDU ALC 1+0 (2/4/8xE1)...................................................................................... 25
Fig.10 - IDU ALC 1+1 (2/4/8/16xE1) ............................................................................... 25
Fig.11 - IDU ALC 1+1 (up to 16xE1 coax. conn.) + Ethernet ............................................... 25
Fig.12 - IDU ALC plus 1+1 (2/4/5/8/10/16/20/32xE1) ....................................................... 25
Fig.13 - IDU ALC plus 1+1 (2/4/5/8/10/16/20/32xE1) + Ethernet ....................................... 25
Fig.14 - IDU 1+1 (up to 16x2 Mbit/s coax. conn.) + Ethernet module................................... 26
Fig.15 - 1+1 ODU with separated antenna ........................................................................ 26
Fig.16 - 1+0 ODU with integral antenna (pole mounting) .................................................... 27
Fig.17 - 1+1 ODU with integral antenna (pole mounting) .................................................... 27
Fig.18 - 1+1 ODU with separated antenna (wall mounting) ................................................. 28
Fig.19 - Line interface block diagram Tx side .................................................................. 37
Fig.20 - 2x2 Mbit/s multiplexing/demultiplexing................................................................. 38
Fig.21 - 4x2 Mbit/s multiplexing/demultiplexing................................................................. 38
Fig.22 - 8x2 Mbit/s multiplexing/demultiplexing................................................................. 39

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Fig.23 - 16x2 Mbit/s multiplexing/demultiplexing ............................................................... 40


Fig.24 - Line interface block diagram (Rx side) .................................................................. 41
Fig.25 - Radio interface block diagram ............................................................................. 42
Fig.26 - Main and peripheral controller connection ............................................................. 43
Fig.27 - IP/IPoverOSI protocol stack ................................................................................ 43
Fig.28 - IDU loopback .................................................................................................... 44
Fig.29 - LIM Ethernet 2 Mbit/s block diagram .................................................................... 51
Fig.30 - Tag control into field .......................................................................................... 52
Fig.31 - Output queues .................................................................................................. 52
Fig.32 - ToS/DSCP tag position into IP packets .................................................................. 53
Fig.33 - ToS/DSCP......................................................................................................... 53
Fig.34 - 1+0 ODU version............................................................................................... 59
Fig.35 - 1+1 hot standby version................................................................................... 59
Fig.36 - ODU block diagram ............................................................................................ 60
Fig.37 - 1+1 hot standby 1 antenna ............................................................................... 61
Fig.38 - 1+1 hot standby 2 antennas ............................................................................. 61
Fig.39 - ATPC operation ................................................................................................. 62
Fig.40 - DC/DC converter front coverplate ........................................................................ 63
Fig.41 - 24/48 V DC/DC converter connections to IDU 1+0 ................................................. 65
Fig.42 - 24/48 V DC/DC converter connections to IDU 1+1 ................................................. 66
Fig.43 - Grounding connections ....................................................................................... 69
Fig.44 - IDU ALC 1+1 (2x2/4x2/8x2/16x2 Mbit/s) ............................................................. 70
Fig.45 - ALC plus 32E1 (1+1).......................................................................................... 74
Fig.46 - ALC plus 32E1 + Ethernet (1+1).......................................................................... 74
Fig.47 - Pin-out Tributary IN/OUT 50 SCSI........................................................................ 75
Fig.48 - Antisliding strip ................................................................................................. 83
Fig.49 - 60114 mm pole supporting plate fixing ............................................................... 84
Fig.50 - Adapting kit for 219 mm pole .............................................................................. 85
Fig.51 - Mounting possible position .................................................................................. 86
Fig.52 - Possible position of the fast locking mechanism ..................................................... 87
Fig.53 - Bandit pole mounting ....................................................................................... 88
Fig.54 - Supporting plate................................................................................................ 89
Fig.55 - Position of the ODU body depending on the polarisation for 1+0. For 1+1 the polarisation
is always vertical: handle at the left side. .......................................................................... 90
Fig.56 - ODU body reference tooth .................................................................................. 91
Fig.57 - Final ODU assembly of 1+1 version...................................................................... 92
Fig.58 - ODU grounding ................................................................................................. 93
Fig.59 - Wall supporting plate ......................................................................................... 97
Fig.60 - Support with ODU fast locking mechanism ............................................................ 98
Fig.61 - Mounting possible positions................................................................................. 99
Fig.62 - Hybride with ODU fast locking ........................................................................... 100
Fig.63 - Position of the ODU body depending on the polarisation for 1+0. For 1+1 the polarisation
is always vertical: handle at the left side. ........................................................................ 101
Fig.64 - ODU body reference tooth ................................................................................ 102

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Fig.65 - Final ODU assembly of 1+1 version.................................................................... 103


Fig.66 - ODU grounding ............................................................................................... 104
Fig.67 - Centering ring position ..................................................................................... 109
Fig.68 - Antislide strip................................................................................................. 110
Fig.69 - Support mount on pole..................................................................................... 111
Fig.70 - Supporting plate position .................................................................................. 112
Fig.71 - E hole ............................................................................................................ 112
Fig.72 - Antenna installation on pole support................................................................... 113
Fig.73 - Position of the ODU handle depending on the polarisation for 1+0.
For 1+1 the polarisation is always horizontal. Handle at the right side.
Vertical Horizontal ........................................................................................................ 113
Fig.74 - Support system for ODU housing and reference tooth in evidence .......................... 114
Fig.75 - ODU body reference tooth ................................................................................ 115
Fig.76 - ODU housing final position for vertical polarization ............................................... 116
Fig.77 - ODU housing final position for horizontal polarization............................................ 117
Fig.78 - Hybrid and twist disk ....................................................................................... 118
Fig.79 - Hybrid mount on pole support ........................................................................... 119
Fig.80 - ODU housing final position for 1+1 version ......................................................... 120
Fig.81 - Vertical and horizontal adjustments ................................................................... 121
Fig.82 - Antenna aiming block....................................................................................... 122
Fig.83 - ODU grounding ............................................................................................... 123
Fig.84 - 1+0 pole mounting .......................................................................................... 129
Fig.85 - ODU body reference tooth ................................................................................ 130
Fig.86 - Position of the ODU handle depending on the polarisation for 1+0.
For 1+1 the polarisation is always horizontal. Handle at the right side. ................................ 131
Fig.87 - 1+0 support ................................................................................................... 131
Fig.88 - ODU housing final position for both polarization ................................................... 132
Fig.89 - Antenna aiming ............................................................................................... 133
Fig.90 - ODU grounding ............................................................................................... 133
Fig.91 - Hybrid and twist disk ....................................................................................... 134
Fig.92 - Hybrid installation............................................................................................ 135
Fig.93 - 1+1 ODUs installation ...................................................................................... 135
Fig.94 - Pole installation of the support .......................................................................... 138
Fig.95 - Installation of the hybrid on the pole support (only for 1+1 version)....................... 139
Fig.96 - Installation of the ODU on the support................................................................ 140
Fig.97 - ODU grounding and connection of the cables to hybrid and antenna ....................... 141
Fig.98 - Detected voltage versus Rf received signal.......................................................... 145
Fig.99 - Local Lan1 port to remote Lan1 port connection ............................................... 146
Fig.100 - Selection of Ethernet Throughput ..................................................................... 147
Fig.101 - Switch general settings................................................................................... 148
Fig.102 - Lan1 interface settings.................................................................................. 148
Fig.103 - Vlan settings for Lan1 ................................................................................... 149
Fig.104 - Priority setting for Lan1 and Internal Port ........................................................ 149
Fig.105 - Vlan settings for Internal Port .......................................................................... 150

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Fig.106 - Vlan Configuration Table ................................................................................. 150


Fig.107 - Virtual Lan input and output settings at Lan1 port ............................................ 151
Fig.108 - Vlan Configuration Table with some Vlans ......................................................... 152
Fig.109 - Add a new Vlan ID to Vlan Configuration Table with output tagged ....................... 153
Fig.110 - Layer 2 and Layer 3 priority management ......................................................... 153
Fig.111 - 3 to 1 port connections ................................................................................... 154
Fig.112 - Input and output setting for VLANs at Lan1 port............................................... 155
Fig.113 - Output port properties for VLAN 3301............................................................... 155
Fig.114 - Typology 3 to 1, Virtual Lan Configuration ......................................................... 156
Fig.115 - Output Queue selection on the basis of TOS/DSCP priority................................... 156
Fig.116 - Output properties of VLAN 701 ........................................................................ 157
Fig.117 - Typology 3 to 1, Virtual Lan Configuration Table with Vlan................................... 158
Fig.118 - Queue selection ............................................................................................. 159
Fig.119 - Management of tagged frames according with their priority tag............................ 160
Fig.120 - Incoming packets at Lan1 will exit to other ports unchanged according their incoming
status. ........................................................................................................................ 161
Fig.121 - IDU front ...................................................................................................... 165

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LIST OF TABLES

Tab.1 - Procedure for mouth to mouth resuscitation method ................................................ 9


Tab.2 Signal capacity......................................................................................................22
Tab.3 - Modulation and channel spacing ............................................................................22
Tab.4 - Nominal output power 1 dB tolerance - (1+0 version) ODU AL/ODU AS ......................23
Tab.5 - Guaranteed received threshold in 1+0 configuration (dBm) .......................................23
Tab.6 - Guaranteed received threshold in 1+0 configuration (dBm) .......................................23
Tab.7 - Power consumption (ODU AL/ODU AS) ...................................................................24
Tab.8 - Power supply connector consumption .....................................................................24
Tab.9 - IDU/ODU dimensions ...........................................................................................24
Tab.10 - IDU/ODU weight................................................................................................24
Tab.11 - Nominal output power 1 dB tolerance................................................................55
Tab.12 - Transmit alarm priority ......................................................................................58
Tab.13 - Characteristics of the cables ...............................................................................68
Tab.14 - Tributary connector pinout (male 25 pin SUBD)..................................................71
Tab.15 - 100BaseT connector pinout for 10/100BaseT Ethernet connection ..........................72
Tab.16 - Connector pinout for 64 kbit/s channel V.11 interface ........................................72
Tab.17 - Connector pinout V.28 interface .....................................................................72
Tab.18 - Connector pinout RS232 PPP interface ............................................................73
Tab.19 - User in/out connector pinout ............................................................................73
Tab.20 - Tributary IN/OUT - 75 Ohm ................................................................................75
Tab.21 - Tributary IN/OUT - 120 Ohm...............................................................................76
Tab.22 - Q3/1 and Q3/2 100BaseT connector pin-out for 10/100BaseT Ethernet connection .....77
Tab.23 - Connector pin-out RS232 PPP interface.................................................................77
Tab.24 - CH1 connector pin-out for 9600 bit/s synchronous V.24 interface.............................78
Tab.25 - CH1 connector pin-out for 9600 bit/s asynchronous V.24 interface ...........................78
Tab.26 - CH2 connector pin-out for 64 kbit/s channel - V.11 interface ...................................78
Tab.27 - User IN/OUT connector pin-out............................................................................79
Tab.28 - Tightening torque ..............................................................................................81
Tab.29 - Tightening torque ..............................................................................................82
Tab.30 - Tightening torque .............................................................................................95
Tab.31 - Tightening torque ..............................................................................................95
Tab.32 .......................................................................................................................107
Tab.33 .......................................................................................................................127
Tab.34 - P/N meaning .................................................................................................. 174
Tab.35 - P/N meaning .................................................................................................. 174

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ASSISTANCE SERVICE

The assistance service provided by Siae Microelettronica will be in compliance, if stipulated, to what specified in the Agreement of Software Maintenance.
To exploit this service, fill in all its parts the Module for the notification of bad SW operation
(RQ.00961) and send it to the following address:
SIAE Microelettronica S.p.A
via Michelangelo Buonarroti, 21
20093 Cologno Monzese
Milano - Italy
www.siaemic.it
Fax + (39) 02 25391585
e-mail siaemi@siaemic.it

32.1

RQ.00961 MODULE

Each RQ916 module can contain at most one signalling.


The information required for the signalling of the bad operation.
Warning. The compiling of the parts General Information (Siae only), Trouble notified by, Reserved to Siae
Department and Validation manager are at charge of the Siae personnel.

Section Trouble Identification


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SIAE product name. Identifier or SIAE code of the product whose bad operation has been detected.

Version. Version of the sw product whose bad operation has been detected

Documentation Type. Identifier of the document where the problem has been detected.

Revision. Revision of the document where the problem has been detected.

Volume N. Number of the volume of the document where the problem has been detected.

Page N. Number of the page, into the volume, where the problem has been detected.

Typology. Severity of the detected bad operation:


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Critical, if it prevents the use of a main functionality of the product;

Important, if it prevents the use of a secondary functionality of the product;

Disturbing, if occasionally and in difficultly reproducible conditions, it prevents the use of a main
functionality of the product;

Minor, if very seldom it prevents the use of a secondary functionality without important consequences;

Suggestion, if no functionality of the product is damaged but some aspects (e.g.: user interface)
can be improved.

Recurrent. Possibility (Yes) or not (No) to cause the bad operation after the same sequence of inputs
given to the product.

Repeatable. Possibility (Yes) or not (No) to reproduce the detected bad operation.

Annexes. Possibility (Yes) or not (No) of annexed to the NM and their possible number.

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Title. Title of the bad operation.

Description. Clear and concise description of the bad operation, comprehensive of the edge conditions and, when possible and applicable, of the reference to the test (identifier and version of the
technical documentation, test identifier).

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Object
Submitted

Software

Documentation

Number

Hardware

Distribution List: Quality Assurance

TROUBLE NOTIFIED BY
Siae Operator Name

_______________________________

Date

Customer Report Ref.

_______________________________

Date

_______________________________

Customer Name Reference _______________________________

Tel

_______________________________

Company/Dept.

e-mail

_______________________________

_______________________________

Contract N

_______________________________

Address
TROUBLE IDENTIFICATION

SW/FW failures
SIAE product name

___________________________________________________

Version

______

Documentation type

___________________________________________________

Revision

______

Volume N.

___________________________________________________

Documentation

Page N.
Typology

Critical

Important

Recurrent

Yes

No

Repeatable

Yes

No

Annexes

Yes: N

No

Disturbing

Minor

Suggestion

Title:
Description (including enviranmental conditions):

RESERVED TO SIAE DEPARTMENT


Trouble

Accepted_Open
Reasons

Rejected
Notes
Analysis performed by

Date

Expected Closing Date

Date

Approved by

CORRECTIVE ACTION DESCRIPTION

FIXED
VALIDATION
MANAGER

Executed by
MN

Closed
Open

Verified by

Date

Notes

Quality Record Module TROUBLE REPORT


Siae Microelettronica
all rights reserved.

Issued by
Terzo L.

Approved by
Gaviraghi S.
Document Ref.
RQ.00961

Date
24/09/02

Page
1/1
Rev/Ver
003

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