IGD-112854-E06

October 2006
Aurora TM
2400
INSTALLATION GUIDE

Components
Make sure you have the following components before starting this installation procedure.

Recommended antenna* and cable*

Directional antenna N-type cable

(with installation instructions) includes weatherproofing kit
Tools and equipment
you will need:

NOTE:
Harris does not provide
grounding kits. Voltmeter

T1 or E1 test set

Set of screwdrivers

Set of wrenches
Reference Manual and Software
are supplied with the radio.

CAUTION!
To prevent equipment damage and shock hazard due to lightning, you must ensure that antenna
installation and the grounding systems comply with NEC or IEC standards, as well as any
additional local requirements.

CAUTION!
RF output power is set by Harris or authorized distributor. Do not change antennas, cable length
or type. To do so may violate the regulatory rules.
* optional

NOTE:
When assembling the standard 23.5 dBi antenna, for proper alignment and maximum strength, be sure
that the distance from the feed horn (dipole) to the base of the antenna grid measures approximately 16
inches.
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STEP 1 Prepare the radio for rack installation.
installation
Rack-mounting brackets may be installed for
flush-mount, 3-inch, or a 5-inch position.

STEP 2 Set up and install the recommended antenna

according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Bring cable in
Connect the antenna to the radio.
Connect cable to from antenna
N-type connector
The antenna weighs 4.9 pounds and at back of radio
can easily be handled by one person.
Secure cable to
the cable brackets
Leave some slack here.
Min. bending radius:
3.7 in. (95mm)
NOTE:
For installation in a rack, one rack mounting space above and below the radio is required.

STEP 3 Connect power to the radio.

Connect the radio to an office AC outlet or DC power connection
DC power.

AC power connection

Ground
Connect to AC outlet wire

AC power connector detail Copper wire only:

Min.: 20 AWG (0.813mm)
Max: 14 AWG (1.63mm)

Typical DC installation diagram

Install Circuit
breaker or fuse Battery
48V = 2A /24V = 4A 21 to 60 Vdc
positive or
To radio negative ground
Ground wire

Connect to site ground

DO NOT connect to electric utility ground

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STEP 4
1 Connect signal (data) lines to the radio.

Connect balanced E1 or T1 line here.

Use shielded pairs.
RJ-48C pinout
T1/E1 10 Base-T
1(ring)/2(tip) - (Rx) input to radio 1(TXD+)/2(TXD-) - output from radio

4(ring)/5(tip) - (Tx) output from radio 3(RXD+)/6(RXD-) - input to radio

7/8 - Ground 7/8 - Ground

Connect unbalanced coax E1 line here.
T1 = 100 ohms, E1 = 120 ohms Left: Data IN (Tx), right: Data OUT (Rx)

STEP 5 Turn on power to the radio.

Power switch

STEP 6 Check the receiver’s RSSI voltage level at each end of the hop.
The voltage level must be between
1.4 and 4.5 volts. A voltage level
closer to 4 volts indicates a more
robust system.

Connect voltmeter to yellow (RSSI) and black (GND) test jacks.

STEP 7 Check the BER performance of the hop.

Continues 1. Loopback the T1 (or E1) data at the far end.
next page 2. Using a T1 (or E1) test set, send data to the far end and monitor the BER. There should
be no errors over a 15 minute period.

Balanced Interface
Bench Test

60 dB pad

Tx Rx
BERT Loopback connector
(Part Number 042-112859-001)

Test to be performed before putting radio into service

Tx Rx
BERT Loopback connector
(Part Number 042-112859-001)

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STEP 7
Continued

Unbalanced Interface
Bench Test

60 dB pad

Tx Rx
BERT
Use BNC-to-BNC connector

Test to be performed before putting radio into service

Tx Rx
BERT Use BNC-to-BNC connector

RJ-48C connector pinouts

T1/E1 10Base-T
RX RING
TX RING

RX TIP
TX TIP

RXD+

TXD+
RXD-

TXD-
GND
GND

GND
GND
NC

NC

NC
NC
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