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A voltmeter, such as a multimeter, is used to measure RSSI voltage at the BNC connector on the ODU.
A suitable BNC to banana-plug connecting cable is available as an optional ODU accessory.
1) Connect the voltmeter to the BNC connector. Center pin is positive. Use a low voltage range
for best resolution, nominally 2.5 Vdc FSD.
Check and record the peak voltage at each end. The RSSI voltage provides a direct relationship with RSL,
as follows:
BNC (Vdc) 0.25 0.5 0.75 1.0 1.25 1.5 1.75 2.0 2.25 2.5
RSL (dBm) -10 -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 -70 -80 -90 -100
4) Compare actual RSLs to the expected RSLs from the link installation datapack. Refer to par.
4.1.11.2.3.1 - RSL Measurement Guidelines.
Note
Failure to replace the RSSI BNC weatherproof cap may result in damage to the ODU.
Use the MPT/AWY Service Cord for the power monitoring in addition to a voltmeter.
Check and record the peak voltage at each end. The RSSI voltage provides a direct relationship with RSL,
as follows:
Service kit cable (Vdc) 5 4.71 4.12 3.5 2.9 2.3 1.71 1.11 0.59 0.14
RSL (dBm) -10 -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 -70 -80 -90 -100
4) Compare actual RSLs to the expected RSLs from the link installation datapack. Refer to par.
4.1.11.2.3.1 - RSL Measurement Guidelines.
Figure 493. herebelow shows the cable P/N 3CC52191AAXX to be used during the Commissioning to
point the antenna.
Connection table
Signal M1 M2 M3 M4
ETH_TXP_T 1 3
ETH_TXN_T 2 6
GND 3 X
ETH_RXP_T 4 1
ETH_RXN_T 5 2
LEMO wire 6 = ground
PRX_OUT 12 X
Connector usage:
banana plugs (M3) and (M4): output is a 0 to +5V DC voltage proportional to the radio Rx field.
Duringequipment lineup, through a multimeter it is possible to easily point the antenna until the
measuredvoltage is the maximum, corresponding to the maximum radio Rx field.