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PASOLINK/PASOLINK+

Maintenance Quick Reference

Rev. 02 : 2003.September

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Table of Content

1 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................... 1

1.1 Purpose ....................................................................................................................................1

1.2 Reference Manuals..................................................................................................................1

2 MAINTENANCE SERVICE OVERVIEW ....................................................................... 2


2.1.1 Service Summary ..............................................................................................................2
2.1.2 Precautions........................................................................................................................2
2.1.3 Test Equipment .................................................................................................................2

3 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE .................................................................................... 3

3.1 Frequency of Preventive Maintenance..................................................................................3

3.2 Preventive Maintenance Procedures .....................................................................................4


3.2.1 Radio Equipment ..............................................................................................................4
3.2.2 Aerial Equipment ..............................................................................................................6
3.2.3 Interface Cables and Connectors.......................................................................................7

3.3 Preventive Maintenance Flowchart.......................................................................................8

4 CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE.................................................................................... 9

4.1 Corrective Maintenance Procedures .....................................................................................9


4.1.1 Radio Equipment ..............................................................................................................9
4.1.2 Aerial Equipment ............................................................................................................13
4.1.3 Interface Cables and Connectors.....................................................................................14

4.2 Corrective Maintenance Flowchart.....................................................................................15

4.3 List of Alarms ........................................................................................................................16

APPENDIX A PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST............................................. 34

APPENDIX B SITE INVENTORY DATA RECORD SHEET............................................... 39

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1 Introduction
1.1 Purpose

This document is designed as a quick reference guide for maintenance


service of the PASOLINK/PASOLINK+ system.

1.2 Reference Manuals

The following list of manuals is recommended to be referenced during


maintenance of the PASOLINK equipment.

No. Title Manual No.


1 PASOLINK Installation Manual (1+0 ROI-S03508
System)

2 PASOLINK Instruction Manual ROI-S04614

3 PASOLINK+ Instruction Manual ROI-S04755


(1+0/1+1 System)

4 Pasolink Network Management ROI- S04060


Terminal Operation Manual

5 Pasolink Network Management System ROI-S04067


Operation Manual, WindowsNT
Version

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2 Maintenance Overview
2.1.1 Summary

There are two types of Maintenance defined in the PASOLINK/


PASOLINK+ system, namely, preventive (periodic) maintenance and
corrective maintenance. The customer is recommended to perform
preventive maintenance according to the instruction in Chapter 3
“Preventive Maintenance” of this manual. Upon discovery of fault in the
system, the customer should follow the corrective maintenance
procedures detailed in Chapter 4 “Corrective Maintenance” of this
document.

2.1.2 Precautions
Danger: Around –43V DC power (Depends on IF cable length) is
superimposed on the center conductor of the coaxial cable between the
IDU and ODU. Connecting a measurement set may damage that set.
Touching the coaxial cable core may cause electrical shock.

Caution: To protect the internal circuits against electrostatic discharge,


engineers are requested to wear the wristband and connect it to the
frame ground for Electrostatic Protection (ESP) before detaching the top
cover.

(a) Before beginning maintenance, notify the opposite station that


maintenance is about to begin.
(b) After equipment starts-up, allow the equipment to warm up for at
least 30 minutes.
(c) During maintenance, set the IDU to maintenance mode using a
PNMT according to the user manual.
(d) After completing the maintenance operation, restore all connections
to normal.

2.1.3 Test Equipment

The test equipment and special accessories described in Table A are


required for system maintenance. If recommended test equipment and
accessories are not available, equivalents may be used.

Table-A Test Equipment and Accessories Required

Test Equipment/Accessory Remarks Q’ty Req’d


Headset - 1 each
Personal Computer (PC) with PNMT software installed 1 set
RS-232C cable for IDU
Touch-up paint For antenna 1 set

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Torque wrench, spanner, For fixing point 1 set


screwdrivers, tape, vinyl tape
Self bounding tape, vinyl tape For waterproof treatment 1 set

3 Preventive Maintenance
This section describes the maintenance work that should be performed on a
periodical basis in order to maintain the system at its highest quality. It should
be performed by fully qualified personnel to ensure proper performance of the
system and safety at the operation site.

3.1 Frequency of Preventive Maintenance

To ensure continuously satisfactory operation of the system, perform the


preventive maintenance on a timely basis recommended as follows.

1st: Three (3) months after the start of operation.


2nd: Twelve (12) months after the start of operation.
3rd and after: Every one (1) year.

The customer is recommended to make use of Preventive Maintenance


Checklist from Appendix A of this document for recording purpose.

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3.2 Preventive Maintenance Procedures

3.2.1 Radio Equipment

1. Visual inspection. Visually inspect ODU and IDU for surface damage
or abnormal appearance and check looseness of bolts and nuts.
Visually inspect ODU and IDU for surface damage or abnormal
appearance and check looseness of bolts and nuts.

2. Meter reading
a-1) Connect the PNM Terminal (PC) to the LA PORT of the IDU
using RS-232C cable. (In case on PASOLINK)

a-2) Connect the PNM Terminal (PC) to the PNMT PORT of the IDU
using RS-232C cable. (In case on PASOLINK)

b) Set the PNMT to show ODU monitoring data according to the


procedure in the PNMT user manual.

c) When the system is in normal working condition, result shall be


the values shown in Table B below.

Table. B Meter Reading from IDU (PASOLINK V3)

Check Item Allowable Range


ODU primary power 3:5 to 4.5V DC (35 to 45V DC)
supply voltage (Depending on cable length between ODU
and IDU)
Transmitter Power 0 to 4.6 V DC
Relative to the recorded value in the site
inventory data record (see Appendix B)
Receiving Level 0.2 to 4.5V DC (depending on received signal
level)

Table. C Meter Reading from IDU (PASOLINK V4)

Check Item Allowable Range


Transmitter Power +0 to 4.6 V DC
Relative to the recorded value in the site
inventory data record (see Appendix B)
Receiving Level 0.8 to 4.4V DC (depending on received signal
level)

Table. D Meter Reading from IDU (PASOLINK+)

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3. Check configurations
a) Check the condition setting of the IDU according to the
procedure in the PNMT user's manual.
b) Confirm if the condition setting is appropriate according to the
site inventory data.
c) The latest configuration file shall be uploaded and stored. Also,
the Equipment Configuration Parameter shall be recorded and
filed as site inventory data record.

Note: A copy of Site Inventory Data Record sheet is provided in


Appendix B.

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3.2.2 Aerial Equipment

1. At first perform visual inspection. Visually inspect antenna and


associated mounting structures and Hybrid Combiner (if applicable)
for surface damage or abnormal appearance.

2. Check for loose bolt connections. Make sure that all bolts and nuts
are tightened to the specified torque.

3. Rust prevention
a) Repainting should be carried out every two years to maintain
high corrosion resistance and appearance of the antenna.
However the period may change if rusting or exfoliation occurs
earlier.
b) For antenna, clean first by removing oil and dirt completely with
solvent and then washing with water. Then apply top coat with
ally alkyd enamel diffusive paint (belcoat No.5500) or equivalent.
c) For hot dip galvanized parts of the steel structure, first
completely remove rust, dirt, etc. on the position causing
exfoliation of plating. Then apply Amercoat No.160 with a brush
or sprayer (Thickness: more than 70 microns) manufactured by
Amercoat (AMERCOAT EUROPE).

Note that “more than 70 microns” is roughly amount to one (1) or


two (2) times of paint brushing, or two (2) or three (3) times of
paint spraying.

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3.2.3 Interface Cables and Connectors

1. At first perform visual inspection. Visually inspect the following


items for surface damage or abnormal appearance.

i) The connectors of jumper cable between ODU and IDU


ii) Jumper cables
iii) Frame ground of ODU
iv) Grounding of feeder
v) IF cable connector
vi) Power supply cable and connector
vii) Traffic IN/OUT cable and connectors
viii) Alarm cable and connectors
ix) Service Channel cables and connector
x) NMS cable and connector

2. Check for loose bolt connections. Make sure that the jumper coaxial
cables between ODU and IDU are firmly fixed, and all bolts and nuts
are tightened.

3. Check waterproof treatment. Check if waterproof treatment is in


good condition on connection point of the jumper coaxial cable at
ODU, splicing points of coaxial cable, and connection points of
grounding cables.

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3.3 Preventive Maintenance Flowchart

The preventive maintenance procedures are outlined here in a form of


flowchart for quick reference.

START

Int erface Cable &


Radio Equipment Aerial Equipment Connector

Visual Visual Visual


inspect ion? inspect ion? inspect ion?

Check meter
reading Check loose Check loose
connect ion connect ion

ODU
PS V Check
wat erproof
Rust prevent ion

Tx Power

Go to
Rx Signal Correct ive
level M aint enance
Procedures

Check
configurat ion

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4 Corrective Maintenance
Corrective maintenance covers fault isolation, replacement and alignment. The
fault isolation procedure describes isolating equipment-level faults. Therefore, if
an ODU or IDU is faulty, it should be replaced with a spare and aligned. During
corrective maintenance, carefully observe the precautions given in Section 2.1.2
of this document until alignment is completed.

4.1 Corrective Maintenance Procedures

4.1.1 Radio Equipment

1. Confirmation of alarm and / or malfunction

a) Confirmation of alarms, which are identified through:


• Red alarm LED indication on the IDU or
• Notification from external equipment
During alarm conditions, red alarm LEDs on the IDU are lit except
when there is a power supply failure. Faults can be isolated using
the LED indications. Table C-l provides information for isolating
faults at a station.

Table C-l Fault Isolation by LED Indication on IDU

LED Indication Fault Location


IDU IDU
ODU ODU

b) Confirmation of malfunction using PNMS or PNMT.

2. Identify faulty equipment by observing PNMS and/or alarm


indication on IDU, identify the station and equipment where alarm
and/or malfunction occurred.

3. Prepare necessary test equipment and accessories, PC and


connection cable and Spare Equipment for replacement.

4. Pinpoint the fault equipment as follows.


a) Check individual alarm and status condition of ODU/IDU by
using the PNMT. Refer to the PNMT user's manual for detailed
procedure for monitoring.
b) Pinpoint the origin of fault with help of the instruction manual of
the equipment.
c) If alarm and/or malfunction is due to equipment, go to next step.
If not, go to next step 5.

5. Replacement of.

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a) IDU. The Manufacturer does not recommend replacement of


modules within IDU. If a fault is identified with the IDU, the
complete unit should be replaced with a spare. The faulty unit is
to be returned to the factory for repair.

The following actions shall be performed on the new IDU before


connection to ODU.

i) Downloading of the appropriate configuration file*.


*Note: The latest configuration file stored for the faulty
IDU shall be used.
ii) Set the Equipment Configuration for the station according
to the site inventory record. At least, TX/RX Frequency
(CH) TX Attenuation, Bit Rate and Frame ID shall be set.

When replacing with a new unit, the start up procedure should


be followed. Refer to the equipment instruction manual for
details.

b) ODU. Before replacing the ODU with a spare, the spare must be
set to meet the required functions. Provided here are procedures
for replacing the ODU with spares after fault isolation and/or
presetting.

Removing
i) Turn off the POWER switch on the front panel of the IDU.
ii) Loosen tightening rings of the IF IN/OUT (N) on the ODU
by turning them counter-clockwise.
iii) For waveguide connector type of ODU, to remove the
waveguide from the RF IN/OUT, remove the four
waveguide fixing screws using a screwdriver.
Note: Be careful not to damage the O-ring between the
waveguide and ODU.
iv) Lessen four screws (M6) on the ODU.
v) Remove the ODU from mounting bracket.
vi) Replace ODU with a spare, taking care when handling the
waveguide contact surface.

Remounting
vii) When H polarization is required, rotate the ODU so as to
go up the plate marked with H.
viii) When V polarization is required, rotate the ODU so as to go
up the plate marked with V.
ix) Confirm if the O-ring is to be placed in the original position
properly.
x) Put new ODU on the mounting bracket and align the bolts
of the ODU with the bolt holes of the mounting bracket.
xi) Tighten the four screws (M6) on the ODU using a suitable
screwdriver.
xii) Connect coaxial cable between the IF IN/OUT jacks on the
IDU and ODU.

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Note: After cable connection, the connector part shall be


wrapped by self-bonding tape for waterproof.
xiii) For waveguide connect type of ODU, connect waveguide to
RF IN//OUT with four screws using a suitable screwdriver.
xiv) Confirm that the ODU is firmly installed on the mounting
bracket.
xv) Confirm the cable routing and the cable has been fastened
properly.
xvi) Turn on the POWER switch on the front of the IDU.

Note: Allow equipment to warn warm at least several minutes.

6. Alignment. After replacing ODU or IDU with spares, the ODU or


IDU must be aligned as follows.
Caution: After replacing any unit with a spare, allow equipment to
warm before at least several minutes before alignment.
a) Verify that connector is firmly connected.
b) Turn on the power switch on the IDU.
c) Connect tester (digital multi-meter) to LINE IN (-) and LINE IN
(+) terminals above the power cable unit of the IDU. Confirm
that the meter indication is described in Table C-2.

Table C-2 Meter Reading

Check Item Allowable


+/- 20.0 to +/-60.0 V DC
LINE V (PASOLINK)
+/- 36.0 to +/- 60 VDC
(PASOLIN+)

d) Referring to para. B), confirm that the meter indication is normal.

ODU
e) Referring to the procedure for condition setting of ODU and IDU
described in the equipment instruction manual, perform radio
frequency and TX output power setting for the ODU.

IDU
f) Referring to the procedure for condition setting of ODU and IDU
described in the equipment instruction manual, perform each
item setting for the IDU.
g) Connect the PNMT to the LA PORT of the IDU using an RS-
232C cable. (PASOLINK)
g-2) Connect the PNMT to the PNMT port of IDU using an RS-232C
cable (PASOLINK+)

h) Confirm if the Equipment Configuration data stored in the


equipment is appropriate.
i) Record the Equipment Configuration data as a station inventory
data.

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j) The faulty ODU and/or IDU shall be returned to the Supplier for
repair.

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4.1.2 Aerial Equipment

1. Confirm malfunction. Make sure the observed malfunction is due


aerial equipment.

2. Antenna Orientation. If malfunction is due to drift of antenna


direction, re-orientation of antenna should be performed.
a) At each station, remove the cap from the OW/RX LEV MON jack
on ODU.
b) Connect cables with F-type plug for Digital Multi-meter to RX
LEV MON jack.
c) Adjust azimuth and elevation angle for the antenna direction
alternately so that the voltage measuring value becomes
maximum.
d) Disconnect digital multi-meter from the RX LEV MON jacks.
e) Reconnect the cap removed in step a) above.

Note
In case of PASOLINK+, an Antenna Alignment Mode which extend the range of RX
LEVEL MON is available. The detailed procedure shall be referred as per the
instruction manual of PASOLINK+.

3. Tighten all bolts and nuts to the specified torque. (refer to


installation instruction of antenna).

4. If any rust found, following action should be made.


a) For antenna, clean first by removing oil and dirt completely with
solvent and then washing with water. Then apply top coat with
ally alkyd enamel diffusive paint (belcoat No.5500) or equivalent.
b) For hot dip galvanized parts of the steel structure, first
completely remove rust, dirt, etc., on the position causing
exfoliation of plating. Then apply Amercoat No.160 with a brush
or sprayer (Thickness: more than 70 microns) manufactured by
Amercoat (AMERCOAT EUROPE).

Note that “more than 70 microns” is roughly amount to one (1) or


two (2) times of paint brushing, or two (2) or three (3) times of
paint spraying.

5. Replacement. If any surface damage of abnormal appearance is


observed on aerial equipment, it must be replaced with spare
according to owner's decision.

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4.1.3 Interface Cables and Connectors

1. Check if there is any malfunction along the interface cables.

2. If any surface damage or abnormal appearance is found on the


following items, replace it with new one according to owner's decision.
Items to be inspected are:
a) The connectors of jumper cable between ODU and IDU
b) Jumper cables
c) Frame ground of ODU
d) Grounding of feeder
e) IF cable connector
f) Power supply cable and connector
g) Traffic IN/OUT cable and connectors
h) Alarm cable and connectors
i) Service channel cables and connector
j) NMS cable and connector

3. If any loose connection found, tighten and make sure all connections
are fixed firmly.

4. If any water ingress or deterioration of waterproof treatment is


found, waterproof treatment by self-bonding tape shall be replaced
with new one.

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4.2 Corrective Maintenance Flowchart

The corrective maintenance procedures are outlined here in a form of


flowchart for quick reference.

START

Radio Aerial Equipment Int erface Cable &


Equipment Connector

M alfuct ion
Alarm observed by M alfunct ion observed
observed
prvent ive
maint enance

Ant enna
direction Any
Ident ify the faulty
equipment damage

M ake ant enna


orient at ion according
to inst ruction m anual Replace damaged part
Prepare necessary
spare part s, t est if necessary
equipment and
instruct ion
Tight en bolts and nut s
to the specific torque
Any loose
connect ion
P inpoint the faulty
equipment with help Any rust?
of inst ruct ion
manual
Tight en the
Clean and apply touch up connectors
paint
Due to
equipment

Any wat er
Any
ingress?
surface
damange?
Replace the fault
part s with spare
Replace wat erproof
Replace damaged part if treatment
necessary
Perform check to
restore normal
operat ion

Ret urn faulty ODU / IDU for


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4.3 List of Alarms


A list of alarms generated by PASOLINK/PASOLINK+ system is described
as follow. The reasons for the alarms and the action to take to correct the
faults are also included. Note that these alarms appear in the Active Alarm
window of the PNMS (PASOLINK Network Management System) software
when faults occur. Numbers (1) through (20) in the “Items to Check” column
are in reference to PASOLINK equipment in Figure 1 through 3 at the back
of the list.

Table.1 List of check items for alarm item (for PASOLINK 1 + 0)

Alarm Items Alarm Description Equipment where


Alarm is from
Items to Check Possible Cause of
Failure or Action to
Take
1 INPUT -CH 01-16 Loss of input data stream from DTE <Note 1> IDU
a) Check DTE DTE
b) Check data input cable and connector failure Data input cable and
(short-circuit). (1) connector failure
2 AIS RCVD-CH 01-16 AIS (all "1") is received from DTE <Note 1> IDU<Note6>
a) Check DTE DTE
b) Check data input cable and connector. (1) Data input cable and
connector failure
3 AIS SEND-CH 01-16 AIS (all "1") is transmitted to DTE <Note 1> IDU<Note6>
a) Check “RX LEVEL” at item 25, if on>> Antenna system or
natural fading;
b) Check “RX CLK LOSS 1-4” at item 14 Replace IDU

c) Check “FRAME ASYNC” at item 17

d) Check “DEM” at item 22. If above item on


and RX Level normal>>
4 BP OUTPUT-CH 01-16 Loss of output data stream to DTE <Note 1> IDU
a) Check data output cable and connector Data output cable
failure (short-circuit). (2) and connector failure
b) Check 2M INTFC of IDU (data type, speed, IDU
etc).
5 WS INPUT Loss of Way Side traffic input <Note 2,3> IDU
Check wayside card. (3) Wayside card failure
6 WS AIS RCVD AIS for Way Side is received <Note 2,3> IDU<Note6>
a) Check wayside card. (3) Wayside card failure

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b) Check wayside data input cable and Wayside data input


connector. (4) cable and connector
failure
c) Check DTE (data type, speed, etc) DTE
7 WS AIS SEND AIS for Way Side is transmitted <Note 2,3> IDU<Note6>
Check wayside card. (3) Wayside card failure
8 WS BP OUTPUT Way Side output loss <Note 3> IDU
a) Check wayside data output cable and Data output cable
connector. (4) and connector failure
b) Check DTE DTE

9 34M INPUT Loss of 34M input data stream from DTE <Note IDU
1>
a) Check data input cable and connector. (1) Data input cable and
connector failure
b) Check DTE (data type, speed, etc) DTE

10 34M OUTPUT Loss of 34M output data stream to DTE <Note 1> IDU
a) Check data output cable and connector. (2) Data output cable
and connector failure
b) Check DTE (data type, speed, etc) DTE

11 34M AIS SEND AIS (all "1") is transmitted to DTE <Note 1> IDU
a) Check “RX LEVEL” at item 25, if on>> Antenna system or
natural fading
b) Check “RX CLK LOSS 1-4” at item 13 Replace IDU

c) Check “FRAME ASYNC” at item 17


d) Check “DEM” at item 22. If above item on,>>
12 34M AIS RCVD AIS (all "1") is received from DTE <Note 1> IDU
a) Check DTE (data type, speed, etc) DTE
b) Check data input cable and connector failure. Data output cable
(1) and connector failure
13 TX CLK LOSS 1-4 INTFC Transmitter Clock Loss <Note 1> IDU
a) Check 2M interface card. (5) 2M interface card
failure
14 RX CLK LOSS 1-4 INTFC Receiver Clock Loss <Note 1> IDU
a) Check “RX LEVEL” at item 25, if on>> Antenna system or
natural fading
b) Check “RX CLK LOSS 1-4” at item 13 Replace IDU
c) Check “FRAME ASYNC” at item 17

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d) Check “DEM” at item 22. If above item on


and RX level normal>>
15 MUX 1-4 Loss of TX DATA at INTFC <Note 1> IDU
a) Check data rate setting using LCT or IDU data rate setting
PNMT/S.
b) Check 2M interface card. (5) 2M interface card
failure
16 TX DPU Loss of TX DATA at TX DPU IDU
a) Check data rate setting using LCT or IDU Data rate setting
PNMT/S.
b) Check 2M interface card. (5) 2M interface card
failure
17 FRAME ASYNC Frame Asynchronous at RX DPU IDU
a) Check “RX LEVEL” at item 25, if on>> Antenna system or
natural fading
b) Check Frame ID using LCT or PNMT/S IDU setting
18 HIGH BER BER > 10E-3 IDU
a) Check “RX LEVEL” at item 25, if on>> Antenna system or
natural fading
b) Check opposite site equipment Opposite site
19 LOW BER BER > 10E-6 IDU
a) Check “RX LEVEL” at item 25, if on>> Antenna system or
natural fading
b) Check opposite site equipment Opposite site
20 BER Degradation of BER (10E-3/-4/-5/-6 selectable) IDU
<This alarm is used for triggering of AIS
injection>
a) Check “RX LEVEL” at item 25, if on>> Antenna system or
natural fading
b) Check opposite site equipment Opposite site

21 MOD MOD 850MHz PLL APC loop is out of lock IDU


a) Check atmosphere temperature Improve air flow
b) If continues MOD alarm on Replace IDU
22 DEM Carrier Asynchronous IDU
a) Check “RX LEVEL” at item 25, if on>> Antenna system or
natural fading
b) Check atmosphere temperature Improve air flow

23 PMC-ALM CONT LINK Communication failed between ALM control card IDU
of IDU and PMC
a) Check PM Card. (6) PM card failure

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24 OPR ALM CPU communication error between IDU and IDU


ODU
a) Check IF cable and connector (17) IF cable and
connector failure
25 TX POWER Occurred when transmitter output power is ODU
decreased
<Activated when 3 to 5dB lower than preset
value>
a) Check atmosphere temperature Improve ODU
temperature
b) If continuous alarm on Replace ODU
26 RX LEVEL Receiving level is decreased ODU
<Activated when less than -95dBm+/-5dB>

a) Check “RX LEVEL”, if lower>> Antenna system or


natural fading

b) Check channel number of own site and Correct channel


opposite site number
27 TX APC RF 1st local APC loop out of lock ODU
a) Check atmosphere temperature Improve ODU
temperature
b) If continues alarm on Replace ODU
28 RX APC RF 2nd local APC loop out of lock ODU
a) Check atmosphere temperature Improve ODU
temperature
b) If continues alarm on Replace ODU
29 IF INPUT Occurred when TX IF input level is decreased ODU
<Activated when less than approx. -63dBm>
a) Check IF cable and connector. (7) IF cable and
connector failure
b) Check IF cable length and loss. (7) IF cable length
30 ES THRESHOLD (15min) Number of one second periods with one or more PNMS
errored blocks

a) Check “RX LEVEL” at item 25, if lower>> Antenna system or


natural fading
b) Check fading margin Link design condition
c) Check interference Other near radio
station
31 SES THRESHOLD (15min) Number of one second periods which contain PNMS
30% or more errored blocks during available time
only

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a) Check “RX LEVEL” at item 25, if lower>> Antenna system or


natural fading
b) Check fading margin Link design condition

c) Check interference Other near radio


station
32 SES THRESHOLD (day) Number of one second periods which contain PNMS
30% or more errored blocks during a day
a) Check “RX LEVEL” at item 25, if lower>> Antenna system or
natural fading
b) Check fading margin Link design condition
c) Check interference Other near radio
station
33 UAS THRESHOLD (15min) Unavailable second PNMS
a) Check “RX LEVEL” at item 25, if lower>> Antenna system or
natural fading
b) Check fading margin Link design condition
c) Check interference Other near radio
station
34 UAS THRESHOLD (day) Unavailable second PNMS
a) Check “RX LEVEL” at item 25, if lower>> Antenna system or
natural fading
b) Check fading margin Link design condition
c) Check interference Other near radio
station
35 BBE THRESHOLD (15min) Number of errored blocks as part of SES PNMS
a) Check “RX LEVEL” at item 25, if lower>> Antenna system or
natural fading
b) Check fading margin Link design condition
c) Check interference Other near radio
station
36 BBE THRESHOLD (day) Number of errored blocks as part of SES PNMS

a) Check “RX LEVEL” at item 25, if lower>> Antenna system or


natural fading
b) Check fading margin Link design condition

c) Check interference Other near radio


station
37 INPUT-1to 6 (or NAME) Connection loss of AUX input interface PNMS
Check PM Card. (6) PM card failure

38 Loss of AUX relay output interface PNMS

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OUTPUT-1 to 4 (or NAME) Check PM Card. (6) PM card failure


39 PNMS LINK Connection failed between PMC and PNMS PNMS
a) Check PM Card. (6) PM card failure
b) Check Link connection. (8) Link failure
c) Check PNMS cables. (9) PNMS cable failure
<Note 1> Unused channel/interface is masked according to the bit rate.

<Note 2> Way Side alarm inhibit function is applicable. Setting this function inhibits the issuance of alarm.

<Note 3> This item is masked in case of no WS system.

<Note 4> This item is masked except for 1 x 34 MB system.

<Note 5> The summarization of alarm outputs is fully user programmable; the table only shows the factory settings.

<Note 6> ALM LED does not light by the factory settings. It is changeable to light by the settings

Table 2 List of check items against alarm item (for PASOLINK 1 + 1)

Alarm Items Alarm Description Equipment where Alarm is


from
Items to Check Possible Cause of Failure or
Action to Take
1 INPUT -CH01-16 Loss of input data stream from DTE IDU TX No.1/No.2
<Note 1>
a) Check DTE IDU
b) Check data input cable and Data input cable and
connector failure
connector failure (short-circuit) (1)
2 AIS RCVD-CH01-16 AIS (all "1") is received from DTE IDU TX No.1/No.2
<Note 1> <Note6> <Note6>

a) Check DTE (data type, speed, DTE


etc)
b) Check data input cable and Data output cable and
connector. (11) connector failure
3 AIS SEND-CH01-16 AIS (all "1") is transmitted to DTE IDU RX No.1/No.2
<Note 1> <Note6> <Note6>

a) Check “RX LEVEL” at item 48,49, Antenna system or natural


if on>> fading

Check “RX CLK LOSS 1-4” at Replace IDU


item 22

b) Check “FRAME ASYNC” at item


31, 32

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c) Check “DEM” at item 41, 42. If


above item on and RX Level
normal>>
4 BP OUTPUT-CH01-16 Loss of output data stream to DTE IDU RX No.1/No.2
<Note 1>
a) Check data output cable and Data output cable and
connector failure(short-circuit)(12) connector failure

b) Check 2M INTFC setting of IDU IDU


(data type, speed, etc)
5 WS INPUT Loss of Way Side traffic input <Note IDU TX No.1/No.2
2,3>
Check wayside card. (13) Wayside card failure

6 WS AIS RCVD AIS for Way Side is received <Note IDU TX No.1/No.2
2,3> <Note6> <Note6>

a) Check wayside card. (13) Wayside card failure

b) Check wayside data input cable Data output cable and


and connector. (14) connector failure

c) Check DTE (data type, speed, DTE


etc)
7 WS AIS SEND AIS for Way Side is transmitted <Note IDU RX No.1/No.2
2,3> <Note6> <Note6>

Check wayside card. (13) Wayside card failure


8 WS BP OUTPUT Way Side output loss <Note 3> IDU RX No.1/No.2

a) Check wayside data output cable Data output cable and


and connector. (14) connector failure

b) Check DTE DTE


9 34M INPUT (No.1) Loss of input data stream from DTE IDU TX No.1
<1x34MB>, <Note7>
a) Check data input cable and Data output cable and
connector. (11) connector failure

b) Check DTE (data type, speed, DTE


etc)
10 34M INPUT (No.2) Loss of input data stream from DTE IDU TX No.2
<1x34MB>, <Note7>

a) Check data input cable and Data output cable and


connector. (11) connector failure

b) Check DTE (data type, speed, DTE


etc)
11 34M AIS RCVD (No.1) AIS is received from DTE <1x34MB>, IDU TX No.1<Note6>
<Note7> <Note6>
a) Check DTE (data type, speed, DTE
etc)

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b) Check data input cable and Data output cable and


connector. (11) connector failure
12 34M AIS RCVD (No.2) AIS is received from DTE <1x34MB>, IDU TX No.2<Note6>
<Note7> <Note6>

a) Check DTE (data type, speed, DTE


etc)
b) Check data input cable and Data output cable and
connector. (11) connector failure
13 34M AIS SEND (No.1) AIS is transmitted to DTE <1x34MB>, IDU RX No.1/No.2
<Note7> <Note6> <Note6>

a) Check “RX LEVEL” at item 48,49, Antenna system or natural


if lower>> fading

b) Check “RX CLK LOSS 1-4” at Replace IDU


item 22

c) Check “FRAME ASYNC” at item


31, 32
d) Check “DEM” at item 41, 42. If
above item on and RX Level
normal>>
14 34M AIS SEND (No.2) AIS is transmitted to DTE <1x34MB>, IDU RX No.1/No.2
<Note7> <Note6> <Note6>
a) Check “RX LEVEL” at item 48,49, Antenna system or natural
if on>> fading

b) Check “RX CLK LOSS 1-4” at Replace IDU


item 22
c) Check “FRAME ASYNC” at item
31, 32
d) Check “DEM” at item 41, 42. If
above item on and RX Level
normal>>
15 34M BP OUTPUT (No.1) Loss of output data stream to DTE IDU RX No.1
<1x34MB>, <Note7>
a) Check data output cable and Data output cable and
connector. (12) connector failure

b) Check DTE (data type, speed, DTE


etc)
16 34M BP OUTPUT (No.2) Loss of output data stream to DTE IDU RX No.2
<1x34MB>, <Note7>
a) Check data output cable and Data output cable and
connector. (12) connector failure

b) Check DTE (data type, speed, DTE


etc)
17 TX DPU (No.1) Loss of TX DPU clock to 2M(8M) IDU TX No.1
INTFC

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a) Check data rate setting using IDU data rate setting


LCT or PNMT/S
b) Check 2M interface card. (15) 2M interface card failure
18 TX DPU (No.2) Loss of TX DPU clock to 2M(8M) IDU TX No.2
INTFC
a) Check data rate setting using IDU data rate setting
LCT or PNMT/S
b) Check 2M interface card. (15) 2M interface card failure
19 RX DPU (No.1) Loss of RX DPU clock to 2M(8M) IDU RX No.1
INTFC
a) Check data rate setting using IDU data rate setting
LCT or PNMT/S
b) Check 2M interface card. (15) 2M interface card failure
20 RX DPU (No.2) Loss of RX DPU clock to 2M(8M) IDU RX No.2
INTFC
a) Check data rate setting using IDU data rate setting
LCT or PNMT/S
b) Check 2M interface card. (15) 2M interface card failure
21 TX CLK LOSS 1-4 INTFC Transmitter clock loss <Note IDU TX No.1/No.2
1>
a) Check data rate setting using IDU data rate setting
LCT or PNMT/S
b) Check 2M interface card. (15) 2M interface card failure
22 RX CLK LOSS 1-4 INTFC Receiver clock loss <Note 1> IDU RX No.1/No.2

a) Check “RX LEVEL” at item 48,49, Antenna system or natural


if lower>> fading;

b) Check “RX CLK LOSS 1-4” at Replace IDU


item 22.

c) Check “FRAME ASYNC” at item


31, 32.
d) Check “DEM” at item 41, 42. If
above item on and RX Level
normal>>
23 TX CLK LOSS (No.1) 34M INTFC Transmitter clock loss IDU TX No.1
<Note 4>, <Note7>
a) Check data rate setting using IDU data rate setting
LCT or PNMT/S
b) Check connector between MD Connector failure between
and SW (behind MD unit). (18) MD and SW
24 TX CLK LOSS (No.2) 34M INTFC Transmitter clock loss IDU TX No.2
<Note 4>, <Note7>
a) Check data rate setting using IDU data rate setting
LCT or PNMT/S

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b) Check connector between MD Connector failure between


and SW (behind MD unit). (18) MD and SW
25 RX CLK LOSS (No.1) 34M INTFC Receiver clock loss IDU RX No.1
<Note 4>, < Note7>
a) Check data rate setting using IDU data rate setting
LCT or PNMT/S
b) Check connector between MD Connector failure between
and SW (behind MD unit). (18) MD and SW
26 RX CLK LOSS (No.2) 34M INTFC Receiver clock loss IDU RX No.2
<Note 4>, <Note7>
a) Check data rate setting using IDU data rate setting
LCT or PNMT/S
b) Check connector between MD Connector failure between
and SW (behind MD unit). (18) MD and SW
27 MUX 1-4(No.1) Loss of TX DATA from INTFC at TX IDU TX No.1
DPU <Note 1>
a) Check data rate setting using IDU data rate setting
LCT or PNMT/S
b) Check 2M interface card. (15) 2M interface card failure
28 MUX 1-4 (No.2) Loss of TX DATA from INTFC at TX IDU TX No.2
DPU <Note 1>
a) Check data rate setting using IDU data rate setting
LCT or PNMT/S
b) Check 2M interface card. (15) 2M interface card failure
29 TX DPU (No.1) Loss of TX DATA to MOD at TX DPU IDU TX No.1

a) Check data rate setting using IDU data rate setting


LCT or PNMT/S.
b) Check 2M interface card. (15) 2M interface card failure
30 TX DPU (No 2) Loss of TX DATA to MOD at TX DPU IDU TX No.2

a) Check data rate setting using IDU data rate setting


LCT or PNMT/S
b) Check 2M interface card. (15) 2M interface card failure
31 FRAME ASYNC (No.1) Frame Asynchronous at RX DPU IDU RX No.1
a) Check “RX LEVEL” at item 48,49 Antenna system or natural
if lower>> fading

b) Check Frame ID using LCT or IDU setting


PNMT/S
32 FRAME ASYNC (No.2) Frame Asynchronous at RX DPU IDU RX No.2
a) Check “RX LEVEL” at item 48,49 Antenna system or natural
if lower>> fading

b) Check Frame ID using LCT or IDU setting


PNMT/S
33 HIGH BER (No.1) BER > 10E-3 IDU RX No.1

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a) Check “RX LEVEL” at item 48,49 Antenna system or natural


if lower>> fading

b) Check opposite site equipment Opposite site


34 HIGH BER (No.2) BER > 10E-3 IDU RX No.2
a) Check “RX LEVEL” at item 48,49 Antenna system or natural
if lower>> fading

b) Check opposite site equipment Opposite site


35 LOW BER (No.1) BER > 10E-6 IDU RX No.1
a) Check “RX LEVEL” at item 48,49 Antenna system or natural
if lower>> fading

b) Check opposite site equipment Opposite site


36 LOW BER (No.2) BER > 10E-6 IDU RX No.2
a) Check “RX LEVEL” at item 48,49 Antenna system or natural
if lower>> fading

b) Check opposite site equipment Opposite site


37 BER (No.1) Degradation of BER (10E-3/-4/-5/-6 IDU RX No.1
selectable)
<This alarm is used for triggering of
AIS injection>
a) Check “RX LEVEL” at item 48,49 Antenna system or natural
if lower>> fading

b) Check opposite site equipment Opposite site


38 BER (No.2) Degradation of BER (10E-3/-4/-5/-6 IDU RX No.2
selectable)
<This alarm is used for triggering of
AIS injection>
a) Check “RX LEVEL” at item 48,49 Antenna system or natural
if on>> fading

b) Check opposite site equipment Opposite site


39 MOD (No.1) MOD 850MHz PLL APC loop is out of IDU TX No.1
lock
a) Check atmosphere temperature Improve air flow

b) If continues MOD alarm on Replace MD (No.1)


40 MOD (No.2) MOD 850MHz PLL APC loop is out of IDU TX No.2
lock
a) Check atmosphere temperature Improve air flow

b) If continues MOD alarm on Replace MD (No.2)


41 DEM (No.1) Carrier asynchronous IDU RX No.1
a) Check “RX LEVEL” at item 48,49 Antenna system or natural
if on>> fading

b) Check atmosphere temperature Improve air flow


42 DEM (No.2) Carrier asynchronous IDU RX No.2
a) Check “RX LEVEL” at item 48,49 Antenna system or natural
if on>> fading

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b) Check atmosphere temperature Improve air flow

43 PMC-ALM CONT LINK Communication fail between ALM IDU SW


control card of IDU and PMC
a) Check PM Card. (16) PM card failure
44 OPR ALM (No.1) CPU communication error between IDU TX/RX No.1
IDU and ODU
a) Check IF cable and connector. IF cable and connector failure
(17)
45 OPR ALM (No.2) CPU communication error between IDU TX/RX No.2
IDU and ODU
a) Check IF cable and connector. IF cable and connector failure
(17)
46 TX POWER (No.1) Transmitter output power decrease ODU TX No.1
<Activated when 3 to 5dB lower than
preset.>

a) Check atmosphere temperature Improve ODU temperature

b) If continues alarm on Replace ODU


47 TX POWER (No.2) Transmitter output power decrease ODU TX No.2
<Activated when 3 to 5dB lower than
preset.>

a) Check atmosphere temperature Improve ODU temperature


b) If continues alarm on Replace ODU
48 RX LEVEL (No.1) Receiving level decrease ODU RX No.1
<Activated when less than -95dBm+/-
5dB)
a) Check “RX LEVEL”, if lower>> Antenna system or natural
fading
b) Check channel number of own Correct channel number
site and opposite site
49 RX LEVEL (No.2) Receiving level decrease ODU RX No.2
<Activated when less than -95dBm+/-
5dB)
a) Check “RX LEVEL”, if lower>> Antenna system or natural
fading
b) Check channel number of own Correct channel number
site and opposite site
50 TX APC (No.1) RF 1st local APC loop out of lock ODU TX No.1
a) Check atmosphere temperature Improve ODU temperature
b) If continues alarm on Replace ODU
51 TX APC (No.2) RF 1st local APC loop out of lock ODU TX No.2
a) Check atmosphere temperature Improve ODU temperature
b) If continues alarm on Replace ODU
52 RX APC (No.1) RF 2nd local APC loop out of lock ODU RX No.1
a) Check atmosphere temperature Improve ODU temperature

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b) If continues alarm on Replace ODU


53 RX APC (No.2) RF 2nd local APC loop out of lock ODU RX No.2
a) Check atmosphere temperature Improve ODU temperature
b) If continues alarm on Replace ODU
54 IF INPUT (No.1) TX IF input level decrease ODU TX No.1
<Activated when less than approx. -
63dBm>
a) Check IF cable and connector. IF cable and connector failure
(17)
b) Check IF cable length and loss. IF cable length
(17)
55 IF INPUT (No.2) TX IF input level decrease ODU TX No.2
<Activated when less than approx. -
63dBm>
a) Check IF cable and connector. IF cable and connector failure
(17)
b) Check IF cable length and loss. IF cable length
(17)
56 MDP CPU (No.1) CPU communication error between SW/MDP TX/RX No.1
MD and SW
Check connector behind MD. (18) Connector failure behind MD
Unit
57 MDP CPU (No.2) CPU communication error between SW/MDP TX/RX No.2
MD and SW
Check connector behind MD. (18) Connector failure behind MD
Unit
58 ES THRESHOLD (15min) Number of one second periods with PNMS Common
one or more errored blocks
a) Check “RX LEVEL” at item 48,49, Antenna system or natural
if lower>> fading
b) Check fading margin Link design condition
c) Check interference Other near radio station
59 SES THRESHOLD Number of one second periods which PNMS Common
(15min) contain 30% or more errored blocks
during available time only
a) Check “RX LEVEL” at item 48,49, Antenna system or natural
if lower>> fading
b) Check fading margin Link design condition

c) Check interference Other near radio station


60 SES THRESHOLD (day) Number of one second periods which PNMS Common
contain 30% or more errored blocks
during a day

a) Check “RX LEVEL” at item 48,49, Antenna system or natural


if lower>> fading
b) Check fading margin Link design condition

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c) Check interference Other near radio station


61 UAS THRESHOLD Unavailable second PNMS Common
(15min)
a) Check “RX LEVEL” at item 48,49, Antenna system or natural
if lower>> fading
b) Check fading margin Link design condition
c) Check interference Other near radio station
62 UAS THRESHOLD (day) Unavailable second PNMS Common

a) Check “RX LEVEL” at item 48,49, Antenna system or natural


if lower>> fading
b) Check fading margin Link design condition
c) Check interference Other near radio station
63 BBE THRESHOLD Number of errored blocks as part of PNMS Common
(15min) SES
a) Check “RX LEVEL” at item 48,49, Antenna system or natural
if lower>> fading
b) Check fading margin Link design condition
c) Check interference Other near radio station
64 BBE THRESHOLD (day) Number of errored blocks as part of PNMS Common
SES
a) Check “RX LEVEL” at item 48,49, Antenna system or natural
if lower>> fading
b) Check fading margin Link design condition

c) Check interference Other near radio station


65 INPUT-1-6 (or NAME) Connection loss of AUX input AUX SW UNIT
interface
Check PM Card. (16)
66 OUTPUT-1-4 (or NAME) Loss of AUX relay output interface AUX SW UNIT

Check PM Card. (16) PM card failure


67 PNMS LINK Connection fail between PMC and PNMS Common
PNMS
1. Check PM Card. (16) PM card failure

2. Check Link connection (20) Link failure

3. Check PNMS cables. (19) PNMS cable failure

<Note 1> Unused channel/interface is masked according to the bit rate.

<Note 2> Way Side alarm inhibit function is applicable. Setting this function inhibits the issuance of alarm.

<Note 3> This item is masked in case of no WS system.

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<Note 4> This item is masked in case of 1x34MB system.

<Note 5> The summarization of alarm outputs is fully user programmable; the table only shows the factory settings.

<Note 6> ALM LED does not light by the factory settings. It is changeable to light by the settings

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Table.3 List of check items for alarm item (for PASOLINK+ 1 + 0)

Alarm Items Alarm Description Equipment where


Alarm is from
Items to Check Possible Cause of
Failure or Action to
Take
1 MAIN INTFC LOS (MUX) Input STM-1 signal is lost (From MUX) IDU
a) Check data input cable and connector failure Data input cable and
from MUX (Short-circuit) connector failure
b) Check MUX MUX
2 MAIN INTFC LOF (MUX) Frame synchronization of input STM-1 signal IDU
(From MUX) is lost
a) Check data input cable and connector failure Data input cable and
from MUX (Short-circuit) connector failure
b) Check MUX
3 E-BER (MUX) BER is worse than preset value (10-3 to 10-5, IDU
selectable)
a) Check data input cable and connector failure Data input cable and
from MUX (Short circuit/Loose connect) connector failure

b) Check MUX MUX


-5 -9
4 SD (MUX) BER is worse than preset value (10 to 10 , IDU
selectable)
a) Check data input cable and connector failure Data input cable and
from MUX (Short circuit/Loose connect) connector failure
b) Check MUX MUX
5 MAIN INTFC LOS (DMR) Input STM-1 signal is lost (From Radio) IDU
a) Check IDU and INTFC card IDU/INTFC failure
(IDU replace)
6 MAIN INTFC LOF (DMR) Frame synchronization of input STM-1 signal IDU
(From Radio) is lost
a) Check IDU and INTFC card IDU/INTFC failure
(IDU replace)

7 E-BER (DMR) BER is worse than preset value (10-3 to 10-5, IDU
selectable)
a) Check “RX LEVEL”, if lower>> Antenna system or
natural fading
b) Check opposite Station Opposite station

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c) Check IDU and INTFC card IDU/INTFC


(Replace IDU)
8 SD (DMR) BER is worse than preset value (10-5 to 10-9, IDU
selectable)
a) Check “RX LEVEL”, if lower>> Antenna system or
natural fading
b) Check opposite Station Opposite station
9 MAIN INTFC 150M INTFC/OPT INTFC/10/100BASE-T INTFC 150M Intfc/Opt Intfc
module failure
/10/100BASE-T Intfc
a) Check IDU/INTFC card IDU/INTFC
(Replace IDU)

10 LINK Link of LAN (10/100 BASE-T INTFC) and IDU


associated equipment is not established
a) Check data input cable and connector failure Data input cable and
from/to DTE connector failure
b) Check DTE DTE
c) Check LAN card inside IDU LAN INTFC
(Replace IDU)
11 SUB INTFC WS INTFC,WS/ALM INTFC, ALM INTFC or LAN IDU
CARD(DSC) module failure
a) Check each Sub Module Sub INTFC
(Replace IDU)
12 MD CPU ALM Communication between modules failure IDU
a) Check IDU IDU (Replace IDU)
13 MOD ALM Modulator failure IDU
a) Check Atmosphere Temperature Improve
enveronment
condition of IDU
b) If continues MOD alarm on, Replace IDU
14 DEM ALM Demodulator failure and input IF signal is lost IDU
a) Check “RX LEVEL”, if lower>> Antenna system or
natural fading
b) Check Atmosphere Temperature Improve
enveronment
condition of IDU

c) Check Frame ID using LCT or PNMT/S IDU Setting


15 MODEM MODEM failure IDU
a) Check IDU Replace IDU
16 PS DC-DC CONV failure IDU
a) Check DC Line voltage provided to IDU DC Voltage unstable

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b) Check Power cable and connector Power CBL


Connector
c) If continuous PS ALM on Replace IDU
19 TX PWR ALM Transmit RF power increases/decreases approx ODU
3dB from normal
a) Check Atmosphere Temperature Improve
enveronment
condition of ODU
b) If continues TX PWR ALM alarm on, Replace ODU
20 TX INPUT ALM TX IF input signal from the IDU is lost IDU
a) Check IF Cable and Connector IF cable and
connector failure
b) Check IF Cable Loss IF cable loss
21 RX LEVEL ALM Receiver input level decreases below squelch ODU
level as shown below
32QAM : -81dBm
128QAM : -72dBm
a) Check “RX LEVEL”, if lower>> Antenna system or
natural fading
b) Check opposite site Opposite site
22 APC ALM Local oscillator is unlocked ODU
a) Check Atmosphere Temperature Improve ODU
temperature
b) If continues alarm on Replace ODU
23 CABLE ALM Communication between the ODU and IDU is ODU
lost
a) Check IF cable and connector IF cable and
connector failure
24 MAINT The equipment is in maintenance mode. In this MAINT
mode, the following control can be performed.
z ATPC manual control
z Loopback
z TX mute
z ALS manual restart
z CW

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Table.4 List of check items for alarm item (for PASOLINK+ 1 + 1)

Alarm Items Alarm Description Equipment where


Alarm is from
Items to Check Possible Cause of
Failure or Action to
Take
1 MAIN INTFC LOS (MUX) Input STM-1 signal is lost (From MUX) IDU IDU No 1/2
a) Check data input cable and connector failure Data input cable and
from MUX (Short-circuit) connector failure
b) Check MUX MUX
2 MAIN INTFC LOF (MUX) Frame synchronization of input STM-1 signal IDU IDU No 1/2
(From MUX) is lost
a) Check data input cable and connector failure Data input cable and
from MUX (Short-circuit) connector failure
b) Check MUX
3 E-BER (MUX) BER is worse than preset value (10-3 to 10-5, IDU IDU No 1 /2
selectable)
a) Check data input cable and connector failure Data input cable and
from MUX (Short circuit/Loose connect) connector failure

b) Check MUX MUX


-5 -9
4 SD (MUX) BER is worse than preset value (10 to 10 , IDU IDU No 1 /2
selectable)
a) Check data input cable and connector failure Data input cable and
from MUX (Short circuit/Loose connect) connector failure
b) Check MUX MUX
5 MAIN INTFC LOS (DMR) Input STM-1 signal is lost (From Radio) IDU IDU No 1 /2
a) Check IDU and INTFC card IDU/INTFC failure
6 MAIN INTFC LOF (DMR) Frame synchronization of input STM-1 signal IDU IDU No 1 /2
(From Radio) is lost
a) Check IDU and INTFC card IDU/INTFC
(IDU replace)
-3 -5
7 E-BER (DMR) BER is worse than preset value (10 to 10 , IDU IDU No 1 /2
selectable)
a) Check “RX LEVEL”, if lower>> Antenna system or
natural fading
b) Check opposite Station Opposite station
c) Check IDU and INTFC card IDU/INTFC
(Replace IDU)

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-5 -9
8 SD (DMR) BER is worse than preset value (10 to 10 , IDU IDU No 1 /2
selectable)
a) Check “RX LEVEL”, if lower>> Antenna system or
natural fading
b) Check opposite Station Opposite station
9 MAIN INTFC 150M INTFC/OPT INTFC/10/100BASE-T INTFC 150M Intfc/Opt Intfc
module failure
/10/100BASE-T Intfc
a) Check IDU/INTFC card IDU/INTFC
(Replace IDU)

10 LINK Link of LAN (10/100 BASE-T INTFC) and Link 1/ 2


associated equipment is not established
a) Check data input cable and connector failure Data input cable and
from/to DTE connector failure
b) Check DTE DTE
c) Check LAN card inside IDU LAN INTFC
(Replace IDU)
11 SUB INTFC WS INTFC,WS/ALM INTFC, ALM INTFC or LAN WS, WS/ALM, ALM
CARD(DSC) module failure INTFC or LAN Card
a) Check each Sub Module Sub INTFC
(Replace Sub Intfc)
12 MD CPU ALM Communication between modules failure IDU IDU No 1/ 2
a) Check IDU IDU(Replace IDU)
13 MOD ALM Modulator failure IDU IDU No 1 /2
a) Check Atmosphere Temperature Improve
enveronment
condition of IDU
b) If continues MOD alarm on, IDU(Replace IDU)
14 DEM ALM Demodulator failure and input IF signal is lost IDU IDU No 1 /2
a) Check “RX LEVEL”, if lower>> Antenna system or
natural fading

b) Check Frame ID using LCT or PNMT/S IDU Setting


c) Check Atmosphere Temperature Improve
enveronment
condition of IDU
d) If continues MOD alarm on, IDU(Replace IDU)
-4 -6
15 High BER ALM BER is worse than preset value (10 to 10 , IDU IDU No 1/2
selectable)
a) Check “RX LEVEL”, if lower>> Antenna system or
natural fading
b) Check opposite Station Opposite station

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c) Check IDU IDU(Replace IDU)

16 Low BER ALM BER is worse than preset value (10-6 to 10-12, IDU
selectable)

a) Check “RX LEVEL”, if lower>> Antenna system or


natural fading
b) Check opposite Station Opposite station
c) Check IDU
17 MODEM MODEM failure IDU IDU No 1 /2
b) Check IDU Replace IDU
18 PS DC-DC CONV failure IDU IDU No 1 /2
d) Check DC Line voltage provided to IDU DC Voltage unstable
e) Check Power cable and connector Power CBL
Connector
f) If continuous PS ALM on Replace IDU
19 TX PWR ALM Transmit RF power increases/decreases approx ODU ODU No 1/2
3dB from normal
c) Check Atmosphere Temperature Improve
enveronment
condition of ODU
d) If continues TX PWR ALM alarm on, Replace ODU
20 TX INPUT ALM TX IF input signal from the IDU is lost ODU ODU No 1/2
c) Check IF Cable and Connector IF cable and
connector failure
d) Check IF Cable Loss IF cable loss
21 RX LEVEL ALM Receiver input level decreases below squelch ODU ODU No 1 /2
level as shown below
32QAM : -81dBm
128QAM : -72dBm
c) Check “RX LEVEL”, if lower>> Antenna system or
natural fading
d) Check opposite site Opposite site
22 APC ALM Local oscillator is unlocked ODU ODU No 1/2
c) Check Atmosphere Temperature Improve ODU
temperature
d) If continues alarm on Replace ODU
23 CABLE ALM Communication between the ODU and IDU is IF Cable No 1 /2
lost CBL
b) Check IF cable and connector IF cable and
connector failure

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24 MAINT The equipment is in maintenance mode. In this MAINT


mode, the following control can be performed.
z ATPC manual control
z Loopback
z TX mute
z ALS manual restart
z CW

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Appendix A Preventive Maintenance Checklist

Preventive Maintenance Cheek List


Site Name:_________________
Check Date
Equipment Location Check Item / / / / / / / /
Radio ODU Visual
IDU Visual
IDU through PNMT ODU primary power supply
Transmitter Power
Receiving Level
Configuration Setting
Aerial Antenna Visual
Tightened with specified
torque?
Rust
Bracket Visual
Tightened with specified
torque?
Rust
Cable Connectors of jumper Firmly fixed?
between ODU and
feeder Waterproof
The jumper cable Firmly tied with antenna pole?
Frame ground of ODU Firmly connected to the earth
bar?
The feeder Firmly connected to the earth
bar?
Firmly connected to the
jumper cable?
Water proof
IF cable connector Firmly fixed?
Traffic cable Firmly fixed?
connector
Alarm cable connector Firmly fixed?
Service Channel Cable Firmly fixed?
Frame ground of IDU Firmly connected to the earth
bar?
Power supply cable Firmly connected?
and connector

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Appendix B Site Inventory Data Record Sheet

Site Inventory Data Record Sheet


Site Name:_________________
Installation Date:_________________
To:
ODU1 Serial No.: Tx Frequency: Rx Frequency:
MHz MHz
Channel No.: Channel No.:
Transmitter Power: Receiving Level:
dBm dBm
ODU2 Serial No.: Tx Frequency: Rx Frequency:
MHz MHz
Channel No.: Channel No.:
Transmitter Power: Receiving Level:
dBm dBm
Primary DC voltage:
V

IDU Serial No.: Bit rate: Frame ID


‫ ڤ‬2 × 2 MB ‫ڤ‬ Default
‫ ڤ‬4 × 2 MB
‫ ڤ‬8 × 2 MB
‫ ڤ‬16 × 2 MB
‫ ڤ‬1 × 8 MB
To:
ODU1 Serial No.: Tx Frequency: Rx Frequency:
MHz MHz
Channel No.: Channel No.:
Transmitter Power: Receiving Level:
dBm dBm
ODU2 Serial No.: Tx Frequency: Rx Frequency:
MHz MHz
Channel No.: Channel No.:
Transmitter Power: Receiving Level:
dBm dBm
Primary DC voltage:
V

IDU Serial No.: Bit rate: Frame ID


‫ ڤ‬2 × 2 MB ‫ڤ‬ Default
‫ ڤ‬4 × 2 MB
‫ ڤ‬8 × 2 MB
‫ ڤ‬16 × 2 MB
‫ ڤ‬1 × 8 MB

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