ROI-S04605-05EE CONTENTS

January, 2005

7-38 GHz 4/8/17/34 MB

DIGITAL MICROWAVE RADIO SYSTEM
PASOLINK
(1+0/1+1 SYSTEM)

TRP-[ ]G-[ ] EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION

CONTENTS
TITLE PAGE
1 GENERAL ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 1-1
1.1 Equipment Composition••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 1-2
1.2 Equipment Performance••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 1-3
2 FUNCTIONAL OPERATION••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 2-1
2.1 Transmitter Section ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 2-1
2.2 Receiver Section••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 2-5
2.3 Alarm and Control Section•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 2-5
3 OPERATION •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 3-1
3.1 Interface Terminals and Jacks of the ODU ••••••••••••••• 3-1
3.2 Controls, Indicators and Test Jacks of the ODU•••••••• 3-3
4 MAINTENANCE •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 4-1
4.1 Precautions ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 4-1
4.2 Maintenance Control for the ODU••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 4-3
4.3 Test Equipment and Accessories••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 4-3
4.4 Periodic Maintenance •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 4-4
4.5 Corrective Maintenance ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 4-8
4.5.1 Fault Isolation •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 4-8
4.5.2 Replacement ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 4-10
4.5.3 Alignment••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 4-14

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ROI-S04605 GENERAL

1. GENERAL
This section provides information on the functions of the TRP-[ ]G-[ ]
Transmitter-Receiver (Outdoor Unit (ODU)) used for 4/8/17/34 MB data
transmission. Also included is information on the equipment composition,
equipment performance and radio frequency assignment*. Outline of the
ODU is shown in Fig. 1-1.

Note: * Radio frequency assignment is referred to Appendix in this

section.

RX LEV
MON IFL FG

FOR 7-38 GHz BAND ODU

Fig. 1-1 Outline of ODU

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1.1 Equipment Composition

The ODU is provided with modules which are connected directly or by
coaxial cable as shown in Table 1-1.

Table 1-1 Component Module Arrangement

APPLICATION
LOCATION
MODULE
NO. * 7 GHz 8 GHz 13 GHz 15 GHz 18 GHz 23 GHz 26 GHz 38 GHz
H0738( ) H0739( ) H0330( ) H0331( ) H0332( ) H0333( ) H0334( ) H0335( )

1 RF CKT H0722() H0723() H0360( ) H0361( ) H0362( ) H0363( ) H0364 ) H0365( )

2 IF CKT H0721() H0323( ) H0321( )

3 PS H0390()

Note: * Location numbers are keyed to those in Fig. 1-2.

2 (IF CKT)
1 (RF CKT)

1 (RF CKT)

RX LEV
MON IFL FG
3

38 GHz 7-26 GHz

View A

Note: Location numbers are keyed to those in Table 1-1.

Fig. 1-2 Component Module Arrangement

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1.2 Equipment Performance

The performance characteristics of the ODU are listed in Table 1-2 and
radio frequency assignment is provided in para. 5.1.

Table 1-2 Performance Characteristics

ITEM 7 GHz 8 GHz 13 GHz 15 GHz 18 GHz 23 GHz 26 GHz 38 GHz GUARANTEED

Frequency Range 7.125- 7.725- 12.75- 14.5- 17.7- 21.2- 24.5- 37.0-
[ GHz] 7.9 8.5 13.25 15.35 19.7 23.6 26.5 39.5

Frequency Plan ITU- F385-6 F.386-6 F.497-6 F.636-3 F.595-7 F.637-3 F.748-4 F.749-2
R Annex1 Annex1
Annex4 Annex3
Annex4

Channel Separation 3.5 MHz (4 MB) / 7 MHz (8 MB) / 14 MHz (17 MB; 13.75 MHz also for 18 GHz) /
28 MHz (34 MB; 27.5 MHz also for 18 GHz)

RF TX/RX Spacing 154 119 266 315 340 1008 1008 1260
[MHz] 161 126 420 1008 1200
245 266 490 1010 1232
311.32 728 1560

Output Power +27 +25 +23 +23 +23 +20 +15 ±1.5 dB
at Antenna Port (ATT=0)
(dBm)

Power Control 0 to 30 dB, in 1 dB steps, variable ±1.0 dB

Frequency Stability ±5 ppm ±10 ppm

Receiver Noise 4.5 dB 4.5 dB 4.5 dB 4.5 dB 5.5 dB 6.5 dB 7.0 dB 7.5 dB +1.5 dB
Figure

Maximum Input -15 dBm (No ERROR)

Level

IF signal interface
(between IDU and
ODU)

Signal frequency

TX: 850 MHz

RX: 70 MHz

Signal level

Input: -52 to -3 dBm for 7-38 GHz, varies with cable length
(maximum cable length: L=300 m/8D-FB)

Output: 0 dBm, nominal

Orderwire
frequency

Output: 468 kHz, AM

Input: 450 kHz, AM

DC component -43 V DC

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Table 1-2 Performance Characteristics (Cont’d)

ITEM 7 GHz 8 GHz 13 GHz 15 GHz 18 GHz 23 GHz 26 GHz 38 GHz GUARANTEED

Control/Monitor 10 MHz, ASK (at IF IN/OUT)

signal frequency

Impedance 50 ohms, unbalanced

Type of RF IN/OUT N-Female PBR - 140 PBR - 220 PBR -260 PBR - 320
Portion *1

Dimensions: 236 wide × 236 high × 113 deep (mm)

Weight: Approx. 3.5 kg

Environmental
temperature range

Operation -33°C to +50°C

Storage -40°C to +70°C

Notes: *1 For direct mounting type ODU, the RF IN/OUT port used is
NEC special flange, not PBR flange.

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ROI-S04605 FUNCTIONAL OPERATION

2. FUNCTIONAL OPERATION
This chapter describes the functional operation of the ODU which
comprises of transmitter section, receiver section, and alarm and control
section. A functional block diagram is shown in Fig. 2-1.

2.1 Transmitter Section

This section describes Engineering Orderwire (EOW) signal demodulation
and IF-to-RF conversion.

The 850 MHz IF signal which comprises an EOW signal, monitor (MON)
signal, alarm and control signals and DC component from the IDU is
separated through the MPX circuit. The EOW signal is processed at the
CPU and fed to the RX LEV MON jack. The DC component is applied to
the PS module to produce regulated DC voltages which are used in the
ODU. The 850 MHz IF signal enters the mixer (MIX) through the AGC
AMP which compensate for any input IF signal level variations.

The MIX mixes the incoming 850 MHz IF signal with a [ ] GHz band local
signal generated by the synthesized RF local oscillator to produce the
specified transmit RF signal.

The transmit RF signal enters a BPF which eliminates undesired

components generated in the IF-to-RF conversion. The filtered RF signal
goes to the RF amplifier where it is amplified to the required level by an
automatic level control (ALC) circuit. The amplified RF signal is then fed
to the antenna through the Duplexer.

The automatic transmitter power control (ATPC) function automatically

varies the TX output power according to path conditions. Fading exerts
heavy influences on propagation, causing the receive signal level at the
opposite station to vary. The ATPC function operates by controlling the
transmitter output power of the local station according to the variation of
the received signal level at the opposite station. The received signal level
variation at the opposite station is informed to the local station using the
ATPC bits in the overhead.

Normally, the ATPC function is used as ATPC-ATPC mode between two

stations. However, different mode such a MTPC-ATPC mode can be used
also.

When the ATPC function is used, setting of the RX threshold level is

required on the setting menu with the PC (refer to 3.4 Equipment Setting
and Monitoring in Section III MDP Equipment Description). The relations
of ATPC and RX threshold level are as follows:

The ATPC range can be set within 30 dB, from −30 (MIN) to 0 dB
(MAX), and the RX threshold level can be selected from −80 to −30 dBm.

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The ATPC operates with the RX hysteresis characteristics of 5 dB (fixed)

in UP, DOWN and HOLD modes.

In UP mode:operates when the RX received level has fallen less than RX

threshold level. (selected MAX is limited UP level.)

In DOWN mode:operates when the RX received level has risen more than
RX threshold with hysteresis level. (selected MIN is
limited DOWN level.)

In HOLD mode:operates when the RX received level is within RX

threshold level with hysteresis level and RX threshold
level. Or under FSYNC ALM condition.

For example, when the MAX is set to 0 dB, MIN is set to −10 dB in the
ATPC TX power range, and the RX threshold is set to −60 dBm. In this
case, if RX received level has fallen lower than −60 dBm, the TX output
rises in 1 dB step in UP mode of the ATPC control by comparing the RX
received level with the RX threshold level in 1 dB step. Then, the RX
received level has risen within −60 to −55 dBm, the TX power is
maintained in the HOLD mode.

−55 dBm (−75 to −25 dBm)

RX
Hysteresis RX Received Level
5 dB Fixed

RX Threshold Level
Time −60 dBm (−80 to −30 dBm settable)

The ATPC operates under the ODU alarm conditions are described as
follows:

When the ATPC MAX PWR control is continuously activated more than
90 sec., the MAX PWR ALM is generated under the frame synchronized
conditions. But, it does not counting during the FSYNC ALM condition.

When the FSYNC ALM condition is continued more than 90 sec..

The MAX PWR ALM is released when the ATPC becomes DOWN mode,
manual switchover control is performed for standby channel in HS system,
or control setting of CW, MUTE, ATPC manual ctrl, FE/NE loop back or
TX SW ctrl in HS system is performed in MAINT mode, or changing the
setting of MTPC, TX/RX frequency, BIT rate.

The following is an example of MTPC-ATPC mode operation between

two stations.

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STATION A RX TX STATION B

MTPC ATPC
(Tx power is fixed at MTPC level.)
(RX threshold level is set to −50 dBm)

The transmitting level of station B is controlled so that the receiving level

of station A reaches the RX threshold set level (−50 dBm) which is set in
station A. This method is used in station A for reducing the level of
interference to other route. As station A is set in the MTPC mode, the
transmitting level is kept unchanged.

Then an example of using MTPC-ATPC is shown below. As shown in the

figure, in the master station communicating with many substations and
when the RX received level fell, the TX power rises, diffraction signal
interfere with other route. Therefore, set to MTPC mode to keep constant
TX level in master station. The substations must be set ATPC mode to
minimize the diffraction (interference) to other routes at the master station
while the receiving level is down in propagation at individual substations.
In substations, there is little possibility of occurrence of the diffraction;
therefore, the master station can be set in the MTPC mode to permit
transmission at a constant level.

(MTPC)
MASTER
(ATPC) STATION (ATPC)
SUBSTATION 1 (B) SUBSTATION 2

(A)
(C)
(ATPC)
SUBSTATION 5
(ATPC)
SUBSTATION 3
(ATPC)
SUBSTATION 4
(A),(B) : Diffraction to other route.
(C) : RX received level down.

A constant transmit output power in both MTPC and ATPC is maintained

using the ALC function which is provided in the RF CKT module. The
ALC circuit detect the transmit output power using a diode to obtain a DC
voltage proportional to the transmit power. The gain of the RF amplifier is
controlled inversely with this detected DC voltage to maintain the transmit
output power within the specified limits.

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RF CKT

IF IF:70 MHz MAIN RF

MIX MIX AMP
IF AMP
(TO/FROM
IDU)
RX IF LEV CTRL LO
AGC AMP

MPX

RX IF LEV MON TRX

RX IF F DATA
SYNTH IF ALM PD RF
1/2 IN/OUT
SYNTH RF ALM
ALM
CPU TX F DATA
1/2 PD VCO
20 MHz VCO
T PWR MON
T PWR CTRL
TX IF LEV MON

TX IF LEV CTRL AGC

AMP

RX LEV
IF:850 MHz RF
MON MIX
(EOW) AMP

-40 V
-40 V +7 V
PS -7 V IF CKT

ROI-S04605
Fig. 2-1 Functional Block Diagram of the ODU
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2.2 Receiver Section

This part describes RF-to-IF conversion, IF-to-IF conversion and EOW
signal modulation.

An RF signal received from the antenna are filtered by the BPF and enters
the first MIX. The first MIX mixes the applied RF signal with an local
signal which is generated by a synthesized RF local oscillator to produce a
first IF signal. Then, the IF signal is fed to the second MIX through the
BPF which eliminates undesired components. The second MIX mixes the
1st IF signal with a local signal generated by a synthesized IF local
oscillator to produce a 70 MHz IF signal.

The 70 MHz IF signal passes a 70 MHz BPF which eliminates undesired

components. The filtered 70 MHz IF signal goes to the main IF amplifier
(MAIN IF AMP). The IF signal amplified by the MAIN IF AMP with
automatic gain control (AGC) passes through the MPX circuit.

The MPX circuit combines alarm, monitoring and response signals which
are processed at the CPU in the ODU and the EOW signal with the IF
signal. These signals are fed to the IDU from the MPX circuit.

2.3 Alarm and Control Section

Alarm and control functions of the ODU are described here. Fault
detection circuits are provided in the ODU. The detected alarm signals are
gathered into the CPU which processes the alarm signals to be sent to the
IDU. Here, the TX PWR ALM signal is produced by the T PWR MON
signal issued from the RF AMP circuit and the IF INPUT ALM signal is
produced by the TX IF LEV MON signal issued from the IF amplifier with
AGC AMP circuit. The RX LEV ALM is also produced by the RX IF LEV
MON signal issued from the MAIN IF AMP circuit. The initiated alarm
signals are sent to the IDU combined with the IF signal through the MPX
circuit. Fault in the ODU can be monitored with alarm indicators on the
IDU. The received RF signal level can be monitored at the RX LEV MON
jack of the ODU by connecting the OW/RX LEV Monitor (optional) or
digital voltmeter.

In addition, the following operating condition of the ODU are monitored at

the IDU by connecting the personal computer.

• Transmitter output power

• Received signal level

• DC voltage

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The setting of the radio frequency and TX output power are performed
from the IDU using personal computer. The TX output power can be
controlled by a control command signal (T PWR CTRL) from the IDU.

To communicate with the opposite station or with the IDU using

orderwire, an optional OW/RX LEV monitor unit is necessary, the HEAD
SET jack is provided on the OW/RX LEV Monitor. Therefore, connect the
OW/RX LEV Monitor to the RX LEV MON jack on the ODU.

Table 2-1 Alarm Indication and Reporting

INITIATING ALARM
ALARM CONDITION
MODULE INITIATED

IF input signal from IDU lost IF INPUT ALM (*)

Transmit RF power decreases 3 dB
TX PWR ALM (*)
from nominal
APC loop of TX local oscillator or
APC 1 ALM (*)
first local oscillator for RX unlocks
RF CKT APC loop of second local oscillator
APC 2 ALM (*)
for RX unlocks
Receiver input level decreases by
RX LEV ALM (*)
preset value from squelch level
Communication between IDU and
OPERATION ALM (*)
ODU is lost

Note: (*) 1 or 2 for channel No. in 1+1 system.

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ROI-S04605 OPERATION

3. OPERATION
This chapter provides instructions for operating the ODU. Included are
information on the interface terminals, interface jacks, controls, indicators,
test jacks, equipment start-up, and equipment shut-down.

3.1 Interface Terminals and Jacks of the ODU

The equipment has interface terminals and jacks to connect with the
associated equipment. These interface terminals and jacks are located as
shown in Fig. 3-1 and are used as described in Table 3-1.

RF IN/OUT

(FG)
RX LEV
MON IFL FG

IF IN/OUT

(FRONT VIEW) (REAR VIEW)

7-38 GHz Band ODU 13-38 GHz Band ODU

RF IN/OUT

(REAR VIEW)
7/8 GHz Band ODU

Fig. 3-1 Interface Terminal and Jack Locations

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Table 3-1 Interface Terminals and Jacks

TERMINAL DESCRIPTION

IF IN/OUT TX IF signal input and RX IF signal output

(N-P Connector)
Power down IDU before disconnection or connection of
cable.
RF IN/OUT RF signal input/output from/to antenna
(7/8 GHz : N-Female)
(13/15 GHz : PBR-140)
(18/23 GHz : PBR-220)
(26 GHz : PBR-260)
(38 GHz : PBR-320)

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3.2 Controls, Indicators and Test Jacks of the ODU

The controls, indicators and test jacks of the ODU are shown in Fig. 3-2.
These functions are described as follows.

RX LEV
MON IFL FG

RX REV MON

Fig. 3-2 Controls, Indicators and Test Jacks for 7-38 GHz Band ODU

RX LEV MON jack:

• Gives access to monitor receive level voltage.

• Facilitate the transmission of EOW signal between IDU and ODU

when the EOW/RX LEV Monitor and headset is connected.

The X0818A EOW/RX LEV Monitor (optional) is used for operation and
maintenance as shown in Fig. 3-3. The operation range of the OW/RX
LEV Monitor is 0 °C to +45 °C and its functions are described as follows:

METER:
Indicates a DC voltage proportional to the receiving RF level.

OW indicator:
Lights when OW ON-OFF switch is set to ON. If the OW indicator is
not lit even after setting the OW switch to ON, replace the battery
(6F22(UB)/9V).

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OW ON-OFF switch:
Enables transmission of OW signal between IDU and ODU. The OW
switch should be set to ON position to enable OW communication.

VOL control:
Enables to adjust receive OW voice level.

RX LEV/OW IN jack:
Provide a DC voltage for RX LEV monitoring and OW signal from /
to the ODU.

HEADSET jack:
Permits communication between IDU and ODU when orderwire
headset is connected.

2 3
1 4
0 5 METER

OW SWITCH
PASOLINK OW INDICATOR
ANTENNA POINTING MONITOR
ON OFF
OW

OW

VOL CONTROL
VOL

BATTERY
(6F22(UB)/9V)

RX LEV/OW IN JACK
HEADSET JACK
RX LEV/OW IN

HEADSET

Fig. 3-3 Controls, Indicators and Test Jacks of OW/RX LEV Monitor

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4. MAINTENANCE
This chapter provides instructions for periodic maintenance and corrective
maintenance of the ODU. Also included is information on precautions,
test equipment and accessories.

4.1 Precautions
The following precautions must be carefully observed during
maintenance.

1. The −43 V DC power is superimposed on the centre conductor

of the coaxial cable between the IDU and ODU. Connecting a
measurement set directly to this port may damage the test
equipment and touching the coaxial cable core may cause
electrical shock. So, power down IDU before disconnection or
connection of cable.

2. To protect the internal circuits against electrostatic discharge,

engineers are requested to wear a wrist band and connect it to
the Frame Ground (FG) terminal for Electrostatic Discharge
(ESD) before detaching the shield cover (see Fig. 4-1).

3. Before the start of maintenance, including operation of the

OPR SEL SW on the front panel of the equipment, select the
equipment to maintenance mode using the LCT.

4. After all operation for maintenance have been completed,

perform MAINT OFF setting.

Do not turn on the power of the IDU leaving cable connection

between the PC and RA PORT of the IDU.

5. It is recommended that you connect the IDU to ODU after the

TX/RX frequency and TX power control setting has been set on
the IDU.

6. This process is most important for the following ODUs that may
be emitted TX power if you set the channel number to "0ch"
which is not defined (excepting 13/26/38 GHz band) by the
Radio Frequency Assignment.

Code No. of Corresponding ODU:

H0738 (7 GHz), H0739 (8 GHz), H0330 (13 GHz),
H0331 (15GHz), H0332 (18GHz), H0333 (23 GHz),
H0334 (26 GHz), H0335 (38 GHz)

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IF
IN/OUT

(IDU for 1+0 System)

Connect the wrist strap.

(FG to be used as ESD)

! -43V OUTPUT
IF Power down IDU
IN/OUT before disconnection
or connection of
Cable

TRAFFIC IN/OUT (CH9 to CH16)

(IDU for 1+1 System)

TRAFFIC IN/OUT (CH1 to CH8)

IF ! -43V OUTPUT
Power down IDU
IN/OUT before disconnection
or connection of
Cable

Fig. 4-1 Location of ESD Terminal

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

maintenance is about to begin.

(b) After equipment start-up, allow the equipment to warm up for at least
30 minutes.

(c) After completing the maintenance operation, restore all connections

to normal.

(d) Before disconnecting waveguide, connector or antenna from RF IN/

OUT of the ODU, turn off PWR switch of the IDU or set ODU to
mute condition (this control is performed by personal computer as
shown in following procedure).

(e) During maintenance, the IDU is set to maintenance condition using a

PC as shown in following procedure.

Note: If login is not possible, check if settings of the communication

format are proper.

Note: The numeral keys, “0” to “9” are used for selection of the menu
or entering values. “Enter” key is used for confirmation of
entering values. “Esc” key is used for cancellation of entering
values and display the high rank menu.

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4.2 Maintenance Control for the ODU

Step Procedure

1 Connect the PC to the LA PORT of the IDU using an RS-232C

cable as shown in Fig. 4-2,

2 Refer to the procedure in Chapter 4 Maintenance in the Section

III MDP Equipment Description, perform the maintenance
control for the ODU,

Note: At the end of LCT operation log out from LCT menu by
keying "99" and then exit from the communication
software. In case if you have exit from the communication
software without logging out from LCT, repeat connecting
and disconnecting of the RS 232C cable once to reset.

4.3 Test Equipment and Accessories

The following test equipment and special accessories described in Table 4-
1 are required for system maintenance. If recommended test equipment
and accessories are not available, equivalents may be used.

Table 4-1 Test Equipment and Accessories Required

Q’TY
TEST EQUIPMENT/ACCESSORY TYPE/ORDERING CODE
REQ’D

Digital Multimeter With Test Leads or

Agilent 34401A or NEC X0818 1
OW/RX LEV Monitor
Headset — 1
Personal Computer — 1
Screwdriver — 1

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4.4 Periodic Maintenance

To ensure continuous satisfactory operation of the equipment, perform the
following maintenance procedure once a year.

(a) Test Equipment and Accessories Required

• Agilent 34401A Digital Multimeter With Test Leads or OW/RX LEV

Monitor

• Personal computer

• Screwdriver

(b) Procedure

There are two methods for periodic maintenance operation on IDU

and ODU.

Step Procedure

Method from IDU

Note: If login is not possible, check if settings of the communication

format are proper.

1 Connect the personal computer to the LA PORT of the IDU

using an RS-232C cable as shown in Fig. 4-2,

EOW PASOLINK
CALL ODU IDU
RESET PWR
RS-232C MAINT
CABLE(BLACK) FUSE (7.5A)
− +

SELV
NMS/RA LA PORT

IDU

PASOLINK
RESET PWR ODU IDU
MAINT
FUSE (7.5A)
− +

SELV
LA PORT

PERSONAL COMPUTER EOW CALL

RESET
PASOLINK
OPR OPR ALM
SEL
No.1 TX RX TX RX
1
−
2
NMS/RA LA PORT No.2
PASOLINK
RESET PWR ODU IDU
MAINT
FUSE (7.5A)
− +

SELV
LA PORT

IDU

Fig. 4-2 LCT Setup

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Step Procedure

Note: Before the start of maintenance, including operation of the OPR

SEL SW on the front panel of the equipment, select the equipment
to maintenance mode using the LCT.

After all operation for maintenance have been completed,

perform MAINT OFF setting.

2 Turn on the power switch on the PC. Then, start-up the

communication software (e.g. HyperTerminal),

Note:At the end of LCT operation log out from LCT menu by
keying "99" and then exit from the communication software.
In case if you have exit from the communication software
without logging out from LCT, repeat connecting and
disconnecting of the RS 232C cable once to reset.

3 Press the “CTRL” and “D” keys at the same time, the following
menu appears,

Password :

4 Enter password and press the “Enter” key,

5 Press the “0” key and “Enter” key,

Password :********
Change Password? (no:0 / yes:1):

6 The following menu appears,

1. Setting
2. Maintenance
3. Monitoring
99. Exit

Select function No. :

7 Press the “3” key and “Enter” key, the following menu appears,

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Step Procedure

For 1+0 System

Monitoring
1. Monitoring voltage
2. Monitoring voltage (continuous mode)
3. Alarm/Status
4. Inventory
00. Menu
99. Exit

Select item No. :

For 1+1 System

Monitoring
1. Monitoring voltage
2. Alarm/Status
3. Inventory
00. Menu
99. Exit

Select item No. :

8 Press the “1” key and “Enter” key, the following monitoring
menu appears,
Note: The voltages shall be indicated within the values shown in
Table 4-2 in normal.
TX Power indicated in dB is a relative level to the nominal
output power.

For 1+0 SYSTEM

1. Monitoring voltage
TX power : 4.33V (-1dB)
RX level : 2.98V (-46dBm)

For 1+1 System

1. Monitoring voltage
TX power 1 :4.33V (-1dB)
RX level 1 :2.98V (-46dBm)
TX power 2 :4.33V (-1dB)
RX level 2 :2.98V (-46dBm)

9 When the Pasolink is working in normal conditions, results shall

be within the values shown in the Table 4-2,
10 Press the “9”, “9” keys and “Enter” key to Exit,

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Step Procedure

Table 4-2 Meter Reading from IDU

CHECK ITEM ALLOWABLE RANGE

TX power Depends on transmitter power

• 0 to 4.6 V DC (for 7-38 GHz ODU)
RX level Depends on received signal level
• 0.8 to 4.4 V DC (for 7-38 GHz ODU)

Note: To find out the absolute TX Power and RX Level, refer to the
conversion table of data sheet which is attached to each ODU.

11 Remove the cap from the RX LEV MON jack (see Fig. 4-3),

12 Connect an RF cable with F connectors to the RX LEV MON

jack. With the digital multimeter or OW/RX LEV Monitor unit,
confirm that the meter indication is as described in Table 4-3,

13 Disconnect the RF cable, the digital multimeter or OW/RX LEV

Monitor and reconnect the cap removed in step 11.

Table 4-3 Meter Reading of the ODU

CHECK ITEM ALLOWABLE RANGE

RX level Depends on received signal level (0.8 to 4.4 V DC)

OW/RX LEV MONITOR

2 3
1 4
0 5

OW

6.5 ± 0.3 mm
RX LEV MON

RX LEV RX LEV/OW IN
MON IFL FG

0.8 ± 0.05 mm

F connector, Type C15 Male

DIGITAL MULTIMETER

Caution: Connect an RF cable with F connectors (Type C15 Male) to the RX LEV MON terminal when the
RX LEV is measured with the digital multimeter or OW/RX LEV MONITOR unit. The
measurement of pin contact of the F connector (Type C15 Male) is specified as shown in the figure.
Do not connect the connectors of other type nor insert the probe of the voltmeter as this may cause
connector damage.
Following translating connector (optional) is to provide facilities when the F connector (Type C15
Female) is translated to the BNC connector (Female).
Name of product : 1821K091 F(C15)[F]-BNC[F]
Fig. 4-3 Test Setup for ODU

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4.5 Corrective Maintenance

This chapter describes the corrective maintenance in the field. Corrective
maintenance in the field covers fault isolation, replacement and alignment.
The procedures describes equipment-level fault isolation. Therefore if an
ODU is found faulty, it should be replaced with a spare and aligned.

During corrective maintenance, carefully observe the precautions given in

chapter 4.1 until alignment is completed.

4.5.1 Fault Isolation

Alarm conditions are identified through:

• Red alarm (ODU LED) indication on the IDU or

• Notification from external equipment

During alarm conditions, red ODU indicator on the IDU is lit except when
there is a power supply failure. Faults can be isolated as shown in Fig. 4-4.

Also, refer to Chapter 4 Maintenance in the Section III MDP Equipment

Description for Fault Isolation Flow Chart.

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[1] Confirm that working

condition of ODU by
using the LCT at local
station.

[2] Is TX output power

within specified No
[3] ODU(TX) is faulty.
range.

Yes

[4] Confirm that working

condition of ODU by
using the LCT at
opposite station.

[5] Is TX output [6] ODU(TX) of opposite

power within No
station is faulty.
specified range.

Yes

[7] Path-propagation or
ODU (RX) of local
station is faulty.

Note: Refer to Table 4-2 for allowable range of the TX output monitor
voltages.

Fig. 4-4 Fault Isolation

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4.5.2 Replacement
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.

(a) Test Equipment and Accessories Required

• Screwdriver

(b) Procedure

Step Procedure

Note: Before the start of maintenance, including operation of the OPR

SEL SW on the front panel of the equipment, select the equipment
to maintenance mode using the LCT.

After all operation for maintenance have been completed,

perform MAINT OFF setting.
Removing

1 Turn off the power switch on the front panel of the IDU (see Fig.
4-5),

2 Loosen IF IN/OUT cable connector (N) on the ODU by turning

it counter-clockwise,

3 For 7/8 GHz band ODU, disconnect the coaxial cable form the
RF IN/OUT connector,

4 For waveguide connector type of the 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.

5 Loosen tightening screw of the frame ground cable and remove

the ground cable,
6 Loosen four screws (M6) on the ODU (see Fig. 4-6),

7 Remove the ODU from mounting bracket,

8 Replace ODU with a spare, taking care when handling the

waveguide contact surface,

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EOW PASOLINK
CALL ODU IDU
RESET PWR
MAINT
FUSE (7.5A)
− +
1+0 SYSTEM NMS/RA LA PORT
SELV

IDU
POWER SWITCH

PASOLINK
RESET PWR ODU IDU
MAINT
FUSE (7.5A)
− +

SELV
LA PORT
EOW CALL PASOLINK
RESET
OPR OPR ALM
SEL
No.1 TX RX TX RX
1
−
2
NMS/RA LA PORT No.2
PASOLINK
RESET PWR ODU IDU
MAINT
FUSE (7.5A)
−
1+1 SYSTEM SELV
+

LA PORT

IDU

Fig. 4-5 Location of Power Switch

RX LEV
MON

SCREW
SCREW
IFL

RX LEV
MON IFL FG
FG

V POLARIZATION H POLARIZATION

Fig. 4-6 Location of Screw of the ODU

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Step Procedure

Remounting

9 For antenna direct mount type, when H polarization applies,

rotate the ODU so that the plate marked with H turns to up (see
Fig. 4-7),

10 For antenna direct connect type, when V polarization applies,

rotate the ODU so that the plate marked with V turns to up (see
Fig. 4-7),

11 Put new ODU on to the mounting bracket and align the screws
of the ODU with the screw holes of the mounting bracket,

12 Tighten the four screws (M6) on the ODU using a suitable

screwdriver,

13 Connect the coaxial cable between the IF IN/OUT jacks on the

IDU and ODU,

Note: After cable connection, the connector part shall be

wrapped by self-bonding tape for waterproof.

14 For 7/8 GHz band ODU, connect the coaxial cable to the RF IN/
OUT connector,

Note: After cable connection, the connector part shall be

wrapped by self-bonding tape for waterproof.

15 For waveguide connect type of ODU, connect the waveguide to

the RF IN/OUT with four screws using a suitable screwdriver,

16 Confirm that the ODU is firmly installed on the mounting

bracket,

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Step Procedure

17 Turn on the POWER switch on the front of the IDU.

Note: Allow equipment to warm up for at least 30 minutes.

PLATE MARKED WITH V PLATE MARKED WITH H

UP
UP

RX LEV
MON
IFL
RX LEV
MON IFL FG
FG

Guide Pin Guide Pin

V POLARIZATION H POLARIZATION

Fig. 4-7 V/H Polarization Conversion

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4.5.3 Alignment
After replacing the ODU with spares, the ODU must be aligned as follows.

Note: After replacing the ODU with a spare, allow equipment to warm
up for at least 30 minutes before alignment.

Note: Before the start of maintenance, including operation of the OPR

SEL SW on the front panel of the equipment, select the equipment
to maintenance mode using the LCT.

After all operation for maintenance have been completed,

perform MAINT OFF setting.

(a) Test Equipment and Accessories Required

• Personal Computer
• RS-232 cable
• Agilent 34401A Digital Multimeter (or equivalent) with Test Leads
or X0818A OW/RX LEV Monitor
• Screwdriver

(b) Procedure

Step Procedure

1 Turn on the power switch of the IDU,

2 Referring to Chapter 3.4 Equipment Setting Procedure in

Section III MDP Equipment Description perform radio
frequency and TX output power setting,

Note: Turn the IDU power ON after the ODU is replaced, then confirm
setting items for the new ODU with the PC via IDU, reset to each
item if there are changed from default.

3 Referring to chapter 4.4 (Periodic Maintenance), confirm that

the meter indication indicates normal value after warmed up the
equipment.

Note: At the end of LCT operation log out from LCT menu by
keying "99" and then exit from the communication
software. In case if you have exit from the communication
software without logging out from LCT, repeat connecting
and disconnecting of the RS 232C cable once to reset.

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