SLF-A Installation and Operation Manual 253230884-A - Ed.01

SAGEM-LINK F-A
Microwave Radio Links
6 GHz – 38 GHz
Installation and Operation

Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INSTALLATION.................................................................................................................................................. 9
1.1 - INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................................................. 9
1.2 - UNPACKING THE EQUIPMENT .......................................................................................................................... 9
1.3 - IDU PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION ........................................................................................................................ 10
1.3.1 - Front Panel Indicators with LED descriptions..................................................................................... 10
1.3.2 - Front Panel Connections .................................................................................................................... 11
1.3.3 - Modules .............................................................................................................................................. 12
1.3.4 - IDU Installation ................................................................................................................................... 13
1.4 - ANTENNA INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................................... 14
1.4.1 - Antenna mount ................................................................................................................................... 15
1.4.2 - Antenna Installation ............................................................................................................................ 15
1.5 - ODU INSTALLATION ..................................................................................................................................... 16
1.5.1 - 1+0 Configuration with integrated antenna......................................................................................... 16
1.5.2 - 1+0 Configuration with pole mount and standard antenna................................................................. 17
1.5.3 - "Hot standby" 1+1 configuration with coupler and integrated antenna .............................................. 17
1.5.4 - 1+1 hot standby configuration with remote mounted coupler and standard antenna ........................ 18
1.5.5 - 1+1 space diversity configuration with 2 antennas............................................................................. 19
1.5.6 - 1+1 frequency diversity configuration with remote mounts and dual polarized antenna ................... 19
1.6 - INSTALLING THE IDU TO ODU COAXIAL CABLE .............................................................................................. 19
1.7 - CONNECTING THE IDU TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT .......................................................................................... 20
1.7.1 - Front panel access ............................................................................................................................. 20
1.7.2 - Cable References for SAGEM-LINK F-A ........................................................................................... 23
1.8 - POWERING UP THE SYSTEM .......................................................................................................................... 24
2. COMMISSIONING CONFIGURATION AND TESTS ....................................................................................... 26
2.1 - INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................ 26
2.2 - QUICK START GUIDE .................................................................................................................................... 26
2.2.1 - Configuring equipment IP addresses ................................................................................................. 26
2.2.1.1 - Using the GUI to set the IP address ............................................................................................ 26
2.2.1.2 - Using a terminal connection to set the IP address ...................................................................... 27
2.2.2 - Configuring the IDU ............................................................................................................................ 27
2.2.3 - Configuring the Site Attributes............................................................................................................ 28
2.2.4 - Power on Reset to Factory Defaults................................................................................................... 28
2.2.5 - Default Username and Password....................................................................................................... 28
2.3 - IDU SERVICE ............................................................................................................................................... 28
2.3.1 - Removing a Module............................................................................................................................ 29
2.3.2 - Installing a Module.............................................................................................................................. 30
2.3.3 - Starting a GUI session........................................................................................................................ 30
2.4 - LINK PRELIMINARY CONFIGURATION............................................................................................................... 32
2.4.1 - Setting the parameters of each IDU ................................................................................................... 32
2.4.2 - Antenna alignment.............................................................................................................................. 37
2.5 - TESTS AND MEASUREMENTS REQUIRED ......................................................................................................... 38
2.5.1 - Receive signal level............................................................................................................................ 39
2.5.2 - STM-1 transmission test..................................................................................................................... 39
2.5.3 - Wayside 10/100 Ethernet Channel test (optional).............................................................................. 40
2.5.4 - Alarm relay test (optional)................................................................................................................... 40
2.5.5 - Testing 1+1 configuration (optional) ................................................................................................... 41
3. USER INTERFACE DESCRIPTION................................................................................................................. 44
3.1 - INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................ 44
3.2 - ACCESS RIGHTS FOR USERS ......................................................................................................................... 44
3.2.1 - User Level 1 – Monitor ....................................................................................................................... 44
3.2.2 - User Level 2 – Operator ..................................................................................................................... 44
3.2.3 - User Level 3 – Administrator .............................................................................................................. 45
3.3 - USER INTERFACE SCREENS.......................................................................................................................... 45
3.3.1 - Starting Information ............................................................................................................................ 45
3.3.2 - Status Panel ....................................................................................................................................... 46
3.3.3 - General Network Configuration .......................................................................................................... 47
3.3.4 - SNMP Configuration........................................................................................................................... 48
3.3.5 - Syslog Server Configuration............................................................................................................... 49
3.3.6 - E-mail Configuration ........................................................................................................................... 50
3.3.7 - Ethernet Payload Configuration (Wayside Channel).......................................................................... 51
3.3.8 - Ethernet NMS Configuration............................................................................................................... 52
3.3.9 - Serial Configuration ............................................................................................................................ 53
3.3.10 - Security Configuration ...................................................................................................................... 54
3.3.11 - General Device Information.............................................................................................................. 54
3.3.12 - Device Names .................................................................................................................................. 55
3.3.13 - Set Date and Time............................................................................................................................ 56
3.3.14 - Serial Number Information................................................................................................................ 57
3.3.15 - Reprogramming CPU ....................................................................................................................... 57
3.3.16 - Add User Entry ................................................................................................................................. 58
3.3.17 - Delete / Edit User Entry .................................................................................................................... 59
3.3.18 - View Event Log................................................................................................................................. 60
3.3.19 - System Reboot ................................................................................................................................. 60
3.3.20 - Restore System Defaults.................................................................................................................. 61
3.3.21 - Authorization..................................................................................................................................... 62
3.3.22 - Configuration Summary.................................................................................................................... 62
3.3.23 - APC Configuration............................................................................................................................ 64
3.3.24 - Protection Configuration ................................................................................................................... 65
3.3.25 - ODU Tx Mute Configuration ............................................................................................................. 67
3.3.26 - Link Configuration Wizard ................................................................................................................ 67
3.3.27 - ODU Power....................................................................................................................................... 69
3.3.28 - ODU Channel ................................................................................................................................... 70
3.3.29 - ODU Configuration ........................................................................................................................... 71
3.3.30 - STM-1/OC-3 Channel....................................................................................................................... 72
3.3.31 - STM-1/OC-3 Ports............................................................................................................................ 73
3.3.32 - Active Alarms.................................................................................................................................... 74
3.3.33 - Alarm Configuration.......................................................................................................................... 74
3.3.34 - Alarm History .................................................................................................................................... 76
3.3.35 - Alarm Threshold ............................................................................................................................... 77
3.3.36 - Graphs .............................................................................................................................................. 78
3.3.37 - Statistics – Data Switch .................................................................................................................... 82
3.3.38 - Statistics – NMS Switch.................................................................................................................... 83
3.3.39 - BERT Mode ...................................................................................................................................... 84
3.3.40 - Loopback .......................................................................................................................................... 86
3.3.41 - Logout............................................................................................................................................... 87
3.4 - FTP UPLOAD PROCEDURES ......................................................................................................................... 88
3.4.1 - 4.1 FTP Upload Procedures ............................................................................................................... 88
3.4.2 - 4.2 Windows FTP Client ..................................................................................................................... 88
3.4.3 - Graphical FTP Client (IE: Filezilla) ..................................................................................................... 88
4. TROUBLESHOOTING...................................................................................................................................... 89
4.1 - INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................ 89
4.2 - VISUAL INSPECTION ..................................................................................................................................... 89
4.3 - TROUBLESHOOTING STEPS........................................................................................................................... 89
4.3.1 - Define the symptom............................................................................................................................ 89
4.3.2 - Isolate the problem ............................................................................................................................. 90
4.3.3 - Fix the problem ................................................................................................................................... 90
4.4 - ALARMS AND STATUS INDICATION LED ......................................................................................................... 91
4.4.1 - Direct and Indirect Alarms .................................................................................................................. 99
4.5 - TYPICAL GUI SCREENS IN CASE OF PROBLEM ............................................................................................... 99
4.5.1 - Cannot access IDU using IP............................................................................................................... 99
4.5.2 - ODU is not properly connected .......................................................................................................... 99
4.5.3 - Link is broken.................................................................................................................................... 100
4.5.4 - RSL Alarm ........................................................................................................................................ 100
4.6 - REPLACING AN ODU .................................................................................................................................. 101
4.7 - REPLACING A MODULE IN THE IDU .............................................................................................................. 101
4.8 - REPLACING AN IDU.................................................................................................................................... 101
5. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION................................................................................................................................ 102
5.1 - INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................................... 102
5.2 - DESCRIPTION............................................................................................................................................. 102
5.2.1 - System composition ......................................................................................................................... 102
5.2.2 - IDU versions ..................................................................................................................................... 104
5.2.3 - IDU Modules ..................................................................................................................................... 104
5.2.4 - ODU Versions................................................................................................................................... 104
5.3 - SAGEM-LINK F-A FEATURES .................................................................................................................... 105
5.3.1 - SAGEM-LINK F-A Block Diagram .................................................................................................... 105
5.3.1.1 - IDU features ............................................................................................................................... 105
5.3.1.2 - ODU features ............................................................................................................................. 106
5.4 - PROTECTED CONFIGURATIONS.................................................................................................................... 107
5.4.1 - 1+1 hot standby (HSB) ..................................................................................................................... 107
5.4.2 - 1+1 space diversity........................................................................................................................... 108
5.4.3 - 1+1 frequency diversity..................................................................................................................... 108
APPENDIX 1- SAGEM-LINK F-A SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................... 109
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS .............................................................................................................................. 109
TRANSMITTER CHARACTERISTICS........................................................................................................................ 110
RECEIVER CHARACTERISTICS ............................................................................................................................. 111
STM-1 ACCESS ................................................................................................................................................. 111
WAYSIDE AND NETWORK MANAGEMENT INTERFACES ........................................................................................... 111
MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS ......................................................................................................................... 112
POWER CONSUMPTION ....................................................................................................................................... 112
ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS ................................................................................................................... 112
APPENDIX 2- SAGEM-LINK F-A REFERENCES............................................................................................. 113
IDU LIST ........................................................................................................................................................... 113
MODULES LIST................................................................................................................................................... 113
REFERENCES OF SAGEM-LINK F-A ODUS ....................................................................................................... 114
FIGURES
FIGURE 1-1 - SLF-A IDU FRONT PANEL - 1+0, STM-1 CONFIGURATION.................................................................... 10

FIGURE 1-2 - SAGEM-LINK F-A IDU FRONT PANEL IN 1+1 CONFIGURATION (1XSTM-1) .......................................... 11
FIGURE 1-3 - MODULES REQUIRED FOR AN UNPROTECTED 1+0 CONFIGURATION ........................................................ 12
FIGURE 1-4 - MODULES REQUIRED FOR A PROTECTED 1+1 CONFIGURATION ............................................................... 12
FIGURE 1-5 - MODULES REQUIRED FOR A 2XSTM-1, 1+0 CONFIGURATION ................................................................. 13
FIGURE 1-6 - IDU FRONT PANEL .............................................................................................................................. 13
FIGURE 1-7 - ODU SAGEM-LINK F WITH INTEGRATED ANTENNA ............................................................................. 16
FIGURE 1-8 - POLARIZATION SETTING IN 1+0 CONFIGURATION ................................................................................... 16
FIGURE 1-9 - ODU SAGEM-LINK F MOUNTED ON POLE ........................................................................................... 17
FIGURE 1-10 - SAGEM-LINK F 1+1 CONFIGURATION WITH COUPLER AND INTEGRATED ANTENNA ............................... 18
FIGURE 1-11 - POLARIZATION SETTING ON 1+1 COUPLER .......................................................................................... 18
FIGURE 1-12 - SAGEM-LINK F-A IDU FRONT PANEL IN 1+1 CONFIGURATION (1XSTM-1) ........................................ 20
FIGURE 1-13 - "ALARM / SERIAL" CONNECTOR PINOUT .............................................................................................. 21
FIGURE 1-14 - ETHERNET PORT PINOUT ................................................................................................................... 22
FIGURE 1-15 - DATA ORDERWIRE PORT PINOUT (RS 422)......................................................................................... 22
FIGURE 1-16 - DATA ORDERWIRE PORT PINOUT (RS 232)......................................................................................... 23
FIGURE 1-17 - CABLES FOR A TERMINAL STATION ...................................................................................................... 23
FIGURE 1-18 - CABLES FOR A RELAY STATION ........................................................................................................... 24
FIGURE 2-1 - SLF-A MODULES ................................................................................................................................ 29

FIGURE 2-2 - THUMBSCREW POSITIONS .................................................................................................................... 29
FIGURE 2-3 - THREADED HOLE POSITIONS ................................................................................................................ 30
FIGURE 2-4 - SAGEM-LINK F-A ODU RSL VOLTAGE .............................................................................................. 37
FIGURE 2-5 - ANTENNA ALIGNMENT .......................................................................................................................... 38
FIGURE 3-1 - REMOTE TRANSMITTER ALGORITHM .................................................................................................... 66
FIGURE 5-1 - SAGEM-LINK F-A 1+0 TERMINAL ..................................................................................................... 103

FIGURE 5-2 - SAGEM-LINK F-A 1+1 TERMINAL (HSB).......................................................................................... 104
FIGURE 5-3 - MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM CHANNEL FREQUENCIES ................................................................................ 105
FIGURE 5-4 - SAGEM-LINK F-A BLOCK DIAGRAM (1+0 CONFIGURATION)................................................................ 106
FIGURE 5-5 - 1+1 HOT STANDBY CONFIGURATION ................................................................................................... 107
FIGURE 5-6 - 1+1 SPACE DIVERSITY CONFIGURATION .............................................................................................. 108
FIGURE 5-7 - 1+1 FREQUENCY DIVERSITY CONFIGURATION WITH 2 ANTENNAS PER TERMINAL .................................... 108
FIGURE 5-8 - 1+1 FREQUENCY DIVERSITY CONFIGURATION WITH DUAL POLARIZED ANTENNA ..................................... 108
TABLES
TABLE 1-1 - CABLE REFERENCES FOR SAGEM-LINK F-A ........................................................................................ 24
TABLE 2-1 - USERNAMES AND PASSWORDS .............................................................................................................. 28
TABLE A2-1 - SLF-A IDUS .................................................................................................................................... 113
TABLE A2-2 - SLF-A IDUS MODULES..................................................................................................................... 113
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALLATION
1.1 - INTRODUCTION
This paragraph explains how to install and set up SAGEM-LINK F-A radio links.
The main topics covered are:
• Unpacking the Equipment
• IDU installation
• Antenna installation
• ODU installation
• IDU to ODU coaxial cable installation
• Connecting IDU to external equipment
• Powering up the system
1.2 - UNPACKING THE EQUIPMENT

Verify that the items received are compliant with the packing list.
If any part of the equipment is damaged, contact SAGEM Communications for repair or
replacement instructions.
The IDU and ODU are packaged in two separate boxes. In addition, the optional items are packaged
in a separate container.
The IDU box contains the IDU equipped with different modules depending on the configuration: 1+0,
1+1, 1xSTM-1, 2xSTM-1, optical or electrical interface.
The ODU box contains the ODU only.
Whenever possible, save case and shipping material, in case the equipment has to be returned.
INSTALLATION
1.3 - IDU PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION

The following section details the physical features of the SAGEM LINK F-A IDU.
• Front Panel Indicators with LED descriptions
• Front Panel Connections
• Modules
1.3.1 - Front Panel Indicators with LED descriptions

SLF-A IDU can be configured with different modules.
Controller Status LED
Power/Fault LED Master I/O LED STM-1 I/O LED Modem Status LED
DC Input
Figure 1-1 - SLF-A IDU Front Panel - 1+0, STM-1 Configuration
Each module includes a LED which displays its status.
Modem Status LED is described in the following table.
LED STATUS
Green Active Locked Link
Orange Standby Locked Link (1+1 Non-Diversity Only)
Flashing Green Low SNR
Flashing Orange Unlocked
The controller status LED is the primary front panel indicator of alarms. An alarm is generated when a
specific condition is identified and is cleared when the specified condition is no longer detected. When
an alarm is posted,
1. The controller status LED turns orange for 5 seconds
2. The controller status LED turns off for 5 seconds
3. The controller status LED flashes orange the number of times specified by the first digit of the
alarm code
4. The controller status LED turns off for 3 seconds
5. The controller status LED flashes orange the number of times specified by the second digit of
the alarm code
Steps 2-5 are repeated for each alarm posted. The entire process is repeated as long as the alarms are
still posted.
For all modules, a green LED indicates normal operation while a red LED indicates a module fault.
A complete list of alarms is provided in chapter 4, section 4.4 -.
The alarm description is also displayed in the Graphical User Interface (GUI).
INSTALLATION
1.3.2 - Front Panel Connections

Refer to the following figure:
Redundant NMS Ethernet Alarms/Serial

Power Supply Interface Redundant Modem
N/A
N/A N/A N/A N/A

Aux
Power Supply STM-1 I/O ODU Connection
Wayside Ethernet
DC Input
Figure 1-2 - SAGEM-LINK F-A IDU Front Panel in 1+1 configuration (1xSTM-1)
Power Supply DC Input

-48VDC 2-pin power connector. The IDU requires an input of -48 volts DC ±10% at the front panel DC
Input connector.
The total required power is dependent on the option cards and protection configuration (1+0, 1+1). The
front panel power connector pin numbering is 1 through 2, from left to right, when facing the unit front
panel. Pin 1 is the power supply return and is connected to unit chassis ground internally. Pin 2 should
be supplied with a nominal -48 V DC, with respect to the unit chassis (ground). The recommended
power input is -44 to -52 V DC at 2 Amps minimum. It is recommended that any power supply used be
able to supply a minimum of 100 W to the IDU.
A mating power cable connector is supplied with the SLF-A IDU. It is a 2-pin plug, 5 mm pitch,
manufactured by Phoenix Contact, P/N 17 86 83 1 (connector type MSTB 2,5/2-STF). This connector
has screw clamp terminals that accommodate 24 AWG to 12 AWG wire. The power cable wire should
be selected to provide the appropriate current with minimal voltage drop, based on the power supply
voltage and length of cable required. The recommended wire size for power cables under 10 feet in
length supplying -48 VDC is 18 AWG.
The IDU supplies the ODU with all required power via the coaxial cable. The SLF-A IDU does not have
a power on/off switch. When DC power is connected to the IDU, the digital radio powers up and is
operational.
Alarm/Serial Interface
DB-15HD female connector for two Form-C relay alarm outputs (rated load: 1A @ 24 VDC), two TTL
alarm outputs, four TTL alarm inputs, and Serial Console. The two Form-C relay alarm outputs can be
configured to emulate TTL alarm outputs by installing shorting jumpers JP6 and JP8 for relay alarm 1,
and shorting jumper JP7 and JP9 for relay alarm 2. When configured as TTL, the 2 outputs can
source/sink up to 10 mA at 5 VDC. When an alarm is present, Common is connected to Normally
Closed. Otherwise it is connected to Normally Open.
Network Management Connectors

NMS 10/100 Network Management System Connections
• NMS 10/100 1 10/100Base-TX RJ-45 modular local port connector for access to the
Network Management System (SNMP) and GUI.
• NMS 10/100 2 10/100BaseTX RJ-45 modular remote port connector for access to the
Network Management System (SNMP). This port to be used for consecutive point networks.
Ethernet Wayside Channel (option)

When operating in 1xSTM-1 configuration, an Ethernet wayside channel could be activated in option,
only for ETSI class 5A. This wayside channel is not available with ETSI Class 5B.
This channel is a 10/100 Base T access available on a RJ45 connector (User 10/100 1 or User 10/100 2)
INSTALLATION
1.3.3 - Modules
The SLF-A IDU is comprised of hardware modules. The number and type of modules is dependent on
the type and required functionality. The maximum number of modules that the SLF-A IDU can hold is
eight.
1+0 – 1xSTM-1 Configuration

The modules required for this configuration are highlighted in blue:
Controller
Power Supply Master I/O 1xSTM-1 I/O Modem
Figure 1-3 - Modules required for an unprotected 1+0 configuration
Those five modules are:

• Power Supply module
• Controller Module
• Master I/O Module
• Modem: two types of modem are available: Standard modem which supports radio channels of
28 MHz, and wideband modem which supports 28 MHz radio channels and 56 MHz channels
(necessary for 2xSTM-1 transmission).
• STM-1 I/O Module. Optical or Electrical interfaces
1+1 – 1xSTM-1 Configurations

Redundant Power Supply Controller Redundant Modem
Power Supply Master I/O 1xSTM-1 I/O Modem
Figure 1-4 - Modules required for a protected 1+1 configuration
Compared to 1+0 configuration, one redundant power supply, one redundant modem and one
redundant ODU are added in these configurations.

INSTALLATION
Controller 2xSTM-1 I/O
Power Supply Master I/O Modem
Figure 1-5 - Modules required for a 2xSTM-1, 1+0 configuration
Those five modules are:

• Modem: two types of modem are available: Standard modem which supports radio channels of
28 MHz, and wideband modem which supports 28 MHz radio channels and 56 MHz channels
(necessary for 2xSTM-1 transmission).
• 2xSTM-1 I/O Module. SFP (Optical or Electrical), Optical or Electrical interfaces

This configuration involves the same modules than the 1+0 configuration, plus one redundant power
supply, one redundant modem and one redundant ODU.
1.3.4 - IDU Installation

To maintain good airflow and cooling, it is preferred that the IDU is installed in a slot that has blank
spaces above and below the unit.
To rack-mount the IDU, use the supplied mounting brackets to secure the chassis to the rack cabinet.
Attach the IDU in the 19-inch rack using 6x12 stainless steel hex screws. This attachment grounds the
IDU to the earth.
An additional grounding is possible by the use of the ground lug. Use a 6 mm2 section yellow/green
cable (minimum length required).
Ground Lug
Figure 1-6 - IDU Front Panel
INSTALLATION
1.4 - ANTENNA INSTALLATION

Three types of antenna are available for SAGEM-LINK F radios:
• Integrated antenna with SAGEM-LINK F mechanical interface (0.3 m, 0.6 m, 0.9 m, 1.2 m or
1.8 m diameter). The ODU is directly attached on the antenna using latches. In 1+1 configuration, a
coupler can be attached directly to the integrated antenna, the ODUs being attached in the same
way on the coupler.
• External antenna with standard rectangular waveguide interface, which is connected to the
SAGEM-LINK F ODU with a flex guide.
• External dual polarized antenna (frequency diversity configuration) connected by flex guides to
two ODUs.
Antennas models depend on the frequency bands:
• 6 GHz (6L) → 5.9 - 6.4 GHz

• 6 GHz (6H)→ 6.4 - 7.1 GHz
• 7 GHz → 7.1 - 7.7 GHz
• 8 GHz → 7.7 - 8.5 GHz
• 11 GHz → 10.7 - 11.7 GHz
• 13 GHz → 12.75 - 13.25 GHz
• 15 GHz → 14.4 - 15.35 GHz
• 18 GHz → 17.7 - 19.7 GHz
• 23 GHz → 21.2 - 23.6 GHz
• 26 GHz → 24.5 - 26.5 GHz
• 32 GHz → 31.8 - 33.4 GHz
• 38 GHz → 37 - 39.5 GHz
Alternative antennas to those specified by Sagem Communications may be used, but they must meet
the following requirements:
• Minimum gain to achieve adequate link margin,

• Radiation Pattern Envelope compliant to the network and country regulations
• Mechanical characteristics to meet specific site requirements (wind and frost resistance)
Note: With some antennas, a pressurizing system is required. It is essential to observe the
manufacturer's recommendations:
y installation and connection of a pressurizing system if the antenna is connected to the ODU
with a waveguide;
y use pressurization windows and seals to protect waveguide connections.
INSTALLATION
1.4.1 - Antenna mount
In most cases, the antenna mounts consist of tubular poles (diameter 88.9 to 114 mm).
If the antenna is installed on towers using another type of structure (e.g., square-section tower),
special mounting kits must be used for this support.
The following precautions must always be taken:

- Allow enough clearance (±10°) about the alignment axis. Leave also adequate space around
the ODU to allow easy mounting/dismantling.
- Make sure that nothing obstructs the link between the two antennas, even partially,
- Install a lightning rod (Franklin) and earthing.
Note: If there is an existing lightning rod, make sure that the ODU installation site is covered
by the lightning protection cone.
- Misalignment under extreme weather conditions must not exceed ± 20 min angle in elevation
and azimuth.
The antenna mount may be secured in different ways depending on the antenna installation site
type and environment:
- Mounting pole secured to the HEA section with back-plates or clips each side of the HRA
section,
- Mounting pole secured to a concrete base plate with threaded rods embedded in the base.
- Wall-mounted staff (attached using dowels or back-plates with threaded rods),
- Antenna mount secured directly to a tower tube (diameter 88.9 or 114 mm).
1.4.2 - Antenna Installation

Refer to the antenna manufacturer's instructions.
INSTALLATION
1.5 - ODU INSTALLATION

Depending on the configuration and on the antenna type, there are several ODU mounting possibilities:
1.5.1 - 1+0 Configuration with integrated antenna

The ODU is directly attached to the antenna with 4 latches. It is connected to the IDU by a single
coaxial cable terminated with N connectors.
Figure 1-7 - ODU SAGEM-LINK F with integrated antenna
Setting the polarization:
For antennas with a circular waveguide interface (7 GHz, 8 GHz, 32 GHz or 38 GHz), polarization
setting depends only on the ODU position. For vertical polarization, make sure that the arrow on
the ODU cover is vertical, for horizontal polarization, turn the ODU 90 degrees.
Vertical polarization Horizontal polarization
Figure 1-8 - Polarization setting in 1+0 configuration
INSTALLATION
If the integrated antenna has a rectangular waveguide interface (6 GHz, 11 GHz, 13 GHz, 15 GHz,
18 GHz, 23 GHz or 26 GHz), then the choice of polarization depends on the antenna source
position. Note that in this case, the large side of the waveguides, antenna side, and the ODU must
coincide.
For vertical polarization, the large side of the waveguide must be in horizontal position. ODU side,
the arrow at the back of the box must be in vertical position.
For horizontal polarization, the large side of the waveguide must be in vertical position and the
arrow on the ODU must be in horizontal position.
1.5.2 - 1+0 Configuration with pole mount and standard antenna

For standard antennas (i.e. large diameter), the ODU is mounted on a pole with a specific mounting
kit and connected to the antenna with a standard rectangular flex guide.
In this case, polarization depends on the antenna source position (vertical polarization is obtained
when the large side of the antenna waveguide is horizontal).
Figure 1-9 - ODU SAGEM-LINK F mounted on pole
1.5.3 - "Hot standby" 1+1 configuration with coupler and integrated

antenna
In this configuration, the coupler is attached on the integrated antenna with four latches. Two ODUs
are mounted each side of the coupler with four latches. Depending on the type of coupler, the
ODUs are mounted differently. Refer to the instructions marked on the coupler.
Each ODU is connected to its modem by a coaxial cable.

As in most cases the coupler is not symmetrical, it is important to identify which ODU is connected
to the main position, and which ODU is connected to protection (standby) position. The main and
standby ODU positions are indicated on the coupler.
INSTALLATION
Whatever the polarization, the coupler is always mounted in the same position (the ODUs must be
vertical).
The IDU has two modems connected to ODUs operating at the same frequency. The standby
transmitter is configured automatically by the software in "Mute" position.
Figure 1-10 - SAGEM-LINK F 1+1 configuration with coupler and integrated antenna
Vertical polarization Horizontal polarization
Figure 1-11 - Polarization setting on 1+1 coupler
1.5.4 - 1+1 hot standby configuration with remote mounted coupler

and standard antenna
The coupler is attached on the remote mount and connected to the standard antenna by a
rectangular flex waveguide.
The two ODUs are mounted vertically each side of the coupler, in compliance with the instructions
shown on the coupler. Each ODU is connected to its modem with a coaxial cable.
Polarization setting is done antenna side.
INSTALLATION
It is also necessary to identify ODU cables (Main or Standby) with labels.
1.5.5 - 1+1 space diversity configuration with 2 antennas

This configuration is similar to "hot standby" except that the ODUs are not coupled to the same
antenna: they are located at different positions, each connected to its own antenna.
This configuration is possible with integrated or standard antennas.
1.5.6 - 1+1 frequency diversity configuration with remote mounts and

dual polarized antenna
In this configuration, each ODU is remote mounted on a pole and connected to an antenna access
with a flex guide. It is important to identify the cables of the ODU mounted in vertical polarization
(main) and that mounted in horizontal polarization (standby).
The IDU has two modems connected to ODUs operating at the two different frequencies. The two
transmitters transmit permanently.
1.6 - INSTALLING THE IDU TO ODU COAXIAL CABLE

Two types of cable are recommended: RG8/X (1/4") for lengths less than or equal to 80 m, and
RG8/U (3/8") for length less than or equal to 130 m. Andrew LDF4-50A cable can be used for
lengths up to 400 m. Other cables may be used, but must be compatible as regards outdoor use
(resistance to UV), losses, shielding (double or triple braid) and characteristic impedance (50
Ohm).
Only connectors recommended by the cable manufacturer should be used. These connectors must
be assembled in compliance with the manufacturer's recommendations.
Since the Modem ODU access is a TNC type connector, the cable must be equipped with an
angled TNC male connector on the IDU side, and with a N straight male connector on the ODU
side.
Self-vulcanizing tape is wound around the connectors to make them water-tight.
Note: Cables must be installed in compliance with the national and local regulations of the
installation site.
Special precautions are necessary when installing cables to prevent possible damage by
lightning (regular grounding).
In 1+1 configuration, it is important to distinguish between the cable connected to the main ODU
and that connected to the standby ODU. If the cables are not labelled, it is necessary to perform a
resistance check to identify each cable.
INSTALLATION
Disconnect the cable IDU side and short circuit the connector main ODU side (the standby ODU
connector being in open circuit). Measure the resistance of the two cables IDU side using a
multimeter. The cable to be connected on the main ODU is that with the lower resistance (now
identify the cables ODU and IDU side with a label, sticker, etc.).
Before reconnecting the IDU cables, disconnect the short circuit ODU side. Clean the connectors if
necessary and connect the cables on each ODU.
Cable Grounding
Good lightning protection is provided by grounding the antenna cable at several points. A cable
grounding kit is available on option.
The number of grounding points required mainly depends on the cable length.
Good protection is achieved with:
• A grounding kit on the cable as close as possible to the ODU
• A grounding kit on the cable at the building entrance
• A grounding kit on the cable at the bottom of the pylon
• A grounding kit every 50 meters
1.7 - CONNECTING THE IDU TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT
1.7.1 - Front panel access
All IDU accesses are located on the front panel:
NMS Ethernet Alarms/Serial

Interface
N/A
N/A N/A N/A N/A
Wayside Eth STM-1 I/O ODU Connection

DC Input Data Orderwire
(option)
Figure 1-12 - SAGEM-LINK F-A IDU Front Panel in 1+1 configuration (1xSTM-1)
Please note that some of the connectors are not available, and are not described below.
• DC Input access – 2-pin connector: -48 V power supply input (± 10%),
RET (Gnd) -48VDC
INSTALLATION
When facing the unit front panel, Pin 1 is the power supply return and is connected to unit chassis
ground internally. Pin 2 should be supplied with a nominal -48 V DC, with respect to the unit chassis
ground.
A mating power cable connector is supplied with the IDU. It is a 2-pin plug, 5 mm pitch,
manufactured by Phoenix Contact, P/N 17 86 83 1 (connector type MSTB 2,5/2-STF). This
connector has screw clamp terminals that accommodate 24 AWG to 12 AWG wire. The power cable
wire should be selected to provide the appropriate current with minimal voltage drop, based on the
power supply voltage and length of cable required. The recommended wire size for power cables
under 10 feet in length supplying -48 Vdc is 18 AWG.
Note: The SLF-A IDU does not have a power on/off switch.
• Alarm Serial Interface: high density 15-pin DB female connector: includes the serial access
(console), two Form-C relay alarm outputs (rated load: 1A @ 24 VDC), two TTL alarm outputs and
four TTL alarm inputs. The two Form-C relay alarm outputs can be configured to emulate TTL alarm
outputs by installing shorting jumpers JP6 and JP8 for relay alarm 1, and shorting jumper JP7 and
JP9 for relay alarm 2. When configured as TTL, the 2 outputs can source/sink up to 10 mA at 5 VDC.
When an alarm is present, Common is connected to Normally Closed. Otherwise it is connected to
Normally Open.
5
1
10 6
15 11
Pin Type Signal

1 OUTPUT TTL Alarm Output 3
2 INPUT/OUTPUT RS-232 RX/TX
3 OUTPUT/ INPUT RS-232 TX/RX
4 OUTPUT TTL Alarm Output 4
5 GROUND
6 Alarm 1 Form C Contact Normally Open
7 Alarm 1 Form C Contact Normally Closed
8 Alarm 2 Form C Contact Common
9 INPUT TTL Alarm Input 1
11 Alarm 1 Form C Contact Common
12 Alarm 2 Form C Contact Normally Open
13 Alarm 2 Form C Contact Normally Closed
Figure 1-13 - "Alarm / Serial" connector pinout
INSTALLATION
• NMS 10/100 Network Management System Connections

RJ 45 connectors are used for Ethernet type signals.
The ports NMS 10/100 are part of an internal hub, and can be connected to the Ethernet port of the
PC, to another IDU or to an SNMP manager.
1 8
Pin I/O Name Meaning

1 I RXETHP Receive Ethernet + wire
2 I RXETHN Receive Ethernet - wire
3 O TXETHP Transmit Ethernet + wire
4 - NC Not Connected
6 O TXETHN Transmit Ethernet - wire
Figure 1-14 - Ethernet port pinout
• 1 "Wayside" 10/100BaseT port: auxiliary channel. This channel could be activated on option (refer to
Table 1-1). RJ 45 connector, same pinout as per NMS access.
• One auxiliary data channel "AUX" (data orderwire), configured by software
1 8
1- RS422 Configuration (64 kbps)

1 O TXC Transmit Clock '-'
2 O TXC+ Transmit Clock '+'
3 O TXD Transmit Data '-'
4 I RXD Receive Data '-'
5 I RXD+ Receive Data '+'
6 O TXD+ Transmit Data '+'
7 I RXC Receive Clock '-'
8 I RXC+ Receive Clock '+'
Figure 1-15 - Data Orderwire port pinout (RS 422)
INSTALLATION
2- RS232 Configuration (19.2 kbps)

1 - Not Connected
2 - Not Connected
3 - GND Ground
4 - Not Connected
5 I RXD+ Receive Data '+'
6 O TXD+ Transmit Data '+'
7 - Not Connected
8 - Not Connected
Figure 1-16 - Data Orderwire port pinout (RS 232)
• 1 or 2 "ODU" ports –TNC connector: connection with the ODU (50 Ohm coaxial cable).
1.7.2 - Cable References for SAGEM-LINK F-A

The cables which may be connected to the IDU front panel are represented below:
To Laptop 5
serial access
Alarms I/O
2 To distribution
To NMS
3 4 panel
or other Ethernet cables
equipment
3 4
1
-48 V
Optical fiber
or coaxial cable
1 7 8 IDU – ODU cable
To ODU
3 6 Data Orderwire Cable
To -48 V To distribution
power supply 4 panel
Ethernet 10/100 cable
Wayside channel
Figure 1-17 - Cables for a terminal station
A relay station consists of two terminals connected "back to back". Typical wiring of this configuration is given
below:
INSTALLATION
Optical fibers or coaxial cables

3
Ethernet crossed cable (wayside channel)
Figure 1-18 - Cables for a relay station
Figure
Drawing No. Designation Length Sagem P/N
No.
2.5 m 253230991
1 3000333281 - SLF-A Power cable 5m 253231000
12 m 253231018
25 m 253231021
2.5 m 253231050
2 3000333282 - SLF-A Alarm cable to distribution panel (DB15HD) 5m 253231063
12 m 253231084
3 - Crossed ETHERNET cable 1.5 m 55671323
(NMI/NMI transfer or management) 3m 55671324
4 - ETHERNET straight cable 1.5 m 55671321
(NMI/NMI transfer or management) 3m 55671322
5 3000333283 SLF-A Serial cable DB15HD-DB9 1.5 m 253231092
3m 253231104
2.5 m 253231117
6 3000333285 - Data Orderwire cable to distribution panel 5m 253231125
(RJ45) 12 m 253231138
25 m 253231146
2.5 m 251559377
7 251559356EA - Single-mode optical jumper 5m 251559504
LC-PC/LC-PC 10 m 251559517
20 m 251559567
2.5 m 251454262
8 251454275EA - Single-mode optical jumper 5m 251454283
LC-PC/SC-PC 10 m 251454296
20 m 251454410
Table 1-1 - Cable References for SAGEM-LINK F-A
1.8 - POWERING UP THE SYSTEM

Before powering up the terminal, check that:
• the equipment has not been damaged during installation

• the equipment has been assembled correctly
• in 1+1 each modem is connected to the corresponding ODU
• the antenna polarization is correct
• the IDUs, ODUs and connecting cables have been properly grounded
INSTALLATION
Perform the following steps to ensure the IDU is powered up and connected to you PC:
• To connect to the IDU DC power connector, a power cable is required. A mating power cable
connector (Phoenix Contact P/N 17 86 83 1) is provided with the IDU for construction of this cable.
This connector has screw clamp terminals that accommodate 24 AWG to 12 AWG wire. The
recommended wire size for construction of power cables under 3 meters in length, supplying -48V
dc, is 16 AWG. The opposite end of the IDU power cable should have a termination appropriate for
the power supply being used.
• Using the supplied power cable connector, pin 2 (labelled -V) should be connected to the power
supply terminal supplying -48V DC, while pin 1 (labelled RET) should be connected to the power
supply return (ground).
• The power supply voltage is within the range: -44 VDC to -52 VDC (-48 VDC nominal). Measure
the voltage (polarity and amplitude) on the cable plug before plugging it in the IDU. Only negative
DC voltage must be used.
• After checking, plug the DC connector into the IDU. If the system is a 1+1 system plug also the
second DC connector into the redundant power supply.
• The power LEDs located on the power supply modules should be lit green.
• Measure voltage at the input of each terminal and record the values on the commissioning form
COMMISSIONING CONFIGURATION AND TESTS
2. COMMISSIONING CONFIGURATION AND TESTS
2.1 - INTRODUCTION
This paragraph describes a preliminary configuration of a SAGEM-LINK F-A, its commissioning and
how to verify correct operation after installation.
The equipment is commissioned and operated from a PC equipped with VT100 emulation and the
SAGEM-LINK F-A GUI.
Configuration required
The minimum configuration proposed for the operating PC is as follows:

• OS: Windows XP or Windows Vista
• Pentium 4 or equivalent, frequency: 1 GHz minimum
• RAM: 256 Mbytes (2 Gbytes for Vista)
• 50 Mbytes available on hard disk
• CD-ROM drive
• 10/100BaseT Ethernet port
• Serial port (or USB port + external USB/series adapter)
• DB9 to HD-15 cable for serial access to the IDU
• SVGA screen, minimum resolution 600 x 800 (minimum 16 colours)
• Windows HyperTerminal
• Web browser (IE 5.5 or above or latest version of Mozilla Firefox), with Sun Java Runtime
Environment 5.0 or above.
2.2 - QUICK START GUIDE
2.2.1 - Configuring equipment IP addresses

To manage the SLF-A remotely the IP address of the radio must be set. Set the IDU IP address to the
factory default or a known value. Use a web browser to access the IDU GUI and set the IP address as
described below in section 2.2.1.1 -. If the IP address is unknown, a HyperTerminal connection via a
serial cable can be used as described in section 2.2.1.2 -.
2.2.1.1 - Using the GUI to set the IP address
1. The IDU should be accessible from your PC. Connect an Ethernet cable between an IDU NMS port
to the Ethernet port of the PC. A network 'ping' can be done to verify connectivity to the IDU.
• On your desktop, click the Start button and select Programs. Then click on the MS-DOS Prompt
icon.
• In the MS-DOS window, type "ping 192.168.0.1" and press enter.
192.168.0.1 is the default factory IP address.
• If the ping is successful, it means that the IDU and the PC can communicate with one another
across an Ethernet connection. If the ping is not successful, check network connections
between the IDU and the PC.
• Close the MS-DOS prompt window.
2. Start a web browser and use the IDU default IP address (192.168.0.1) as the url: type
"http://192.168.0.1".
• Log in at the login prompt. The username and password are provided in Table 2-1.
• The GUI includes a navigation menu in the left frame. If this navigation menu is not visible,
make sure the Java environment is properly installed and active. In the navigation menu, select
Administration, then Network Configuration, and then General. The IP address, IP Netmask,
and IP Gateway are shown.
• Enter the new IP address, IP Netmask, and IP Gateway. The gateway must be in the same
subnet as the IP address for proper operation. Click Update to change the values.
• To verify the IP address, repeat Step 1 using the new address.
• To continue using the GUI, point the web browser to the new IP address
2.2.1.2 - Using a terminal connection to set the IP address
1. Connect the Serial/Alarm port on the IDU to a COM port on the computer.
2. Start a HyperTerminal session and select the following COM port settings:
Bits per second = 38400
Data bit = 8
Parity = None
Stop bits = 1
Flow control = None
3. The following terminal and ASCII settings are recommended for best viewing:
Terminal & ASCII settings:
Emulation = VT100
Line delay = 50 ms
Character delay = 10 ms
Text wrap On
4. Connect to the IDU. Once the connections complete, power on the system.
• Once the boot process is complete, press the keyboard return key to receive a login prompt.
Log in with the username and password provided in Table2.1.
• Press the M-key to navigate to the Main Menu
• Press the B-key to navigate to Administration.
• Press the A-key to navigate to Network Configuration.
• Press the A-key to navigate to General.
• Press the A-key to navigate to IP Address.
• Enter the new IP address and press the D-Key to update. If the IP address has been entered
correctly enter Y when prompted
• If necessary, use the same menus to set the IP Netmask and IP Gateway
• Close the HyperTerminal connection.
2.2.2 - Configuring the IDU

Use the GUI to configure the IDU as follows:
1. To start the GUI, open a web browser and use the IDU IP address (192.168.0.1) as the url and log
in (username and password provided in Table 2-1).
2. Use the frame on the left side of the window to navigate to "Radio Link."
3. Select the subcategory "Link Configuration."
4. Select the operating mode. If the IDU has one modem installed and is connected to one ODU (1+0
configuration), select standard. If the IDU has two modems installed and is connected to two
ODUs, select 1+1 diversity or 1+1 non-diversity for a protected link or east-west for a 2+0 ring
configuration.
5. Follow the wizard located here to enter the rest of the required settings.
2.2.3 - Configuring the Site Attributes

Use the GUI to enter device information as follows:
1 In the navigation menu, select Administration, then Device Information, and then Device Names.
2 Enter the Owner, Contact, Description, and Location. These values are not required for operation,
but will help keep a system organized.
2.2.4 - Power on Reset to Factory Defaults

The IDU may be reset to factory defaults during power up. A power on reset affects the IP address and
the user logins/passwords. To perform a power on reset:
1. Power on the IDU.
2. During bootup, the IDU will flash the controller-card LED alternating red/green for five seconds.
3. Make sure the call button is not active at the start of this five second period.
4. While the LED is flashing, press the call button. Release the call button within one second after the
LED stops flashing.
2.2.5 - Default Username and Password

The default usernames and passwords are described in Table 2-1.
User Level Username Password

Monitor monitor monitor
Operator operator col1ma
Administrator administrator d1scovery
Table 2-1 - Usernames and Passwords
2.3 - IDU SERVICE

At times, it may be necessary to service the IDU. This may include installing, removing, or replacing a
module. There may be up to 8 modules installed in a single chassis. Figure 2-1 shows the front panel of
the IDU with each module labeled. The basic procedure for removing and installing a module is
common to all the modules, with slight variations for the Power Supply Module, Controller Module, and
Mini IO Module. These basic procedures are described below. Variations are described in sub-items
beneath each step.
2.3.1 - Removing a Module

1. Modules are static sensitive and should only be handled in an ESD-safe environment. When
packaging modules for shipment or storage, place them in an ESD bag.
2. Remove front panel connections to the module.
3. Remove the two thumbscrews on either side of the module. Figure 2-2 shows the locations of
these thumb screws.
The thumbscrew for the Standard IO Module is located on the right side of the Mini IO Module slot.
If a Mini IO module is installed and the Standard IO Module is to be removed, both modules will be
removed as one unit.
When removing only the Mini IO card, remove the corner screw indicated in Figure 2-3 and one
thumb screw.
4. Thread thumbscrew(s) into hole(s) shown in Figure 2-2. Remove the module by grasping the
thumbscrew(s) and pulling module straight out of the IDU. Both thumbscrews should be used for all
modules except the Power Supply and the Mini IO Modules.
The Power Supply and Mini IO Modules have only one threaded hole each.
When removing the Standard IO Module, the ground lug indicated in Figure 2-3 is used as the
second threaded hole. If the IDU is to remain powered on and the ground lug is being used to
ground the unit, first move the ground connection to the ground lug located on the Controller
Module.
Power Supply Controller Expansion Modem

Module Module Module Module
Power Supply Standard I/O Mini I/O Modem

Module Module Module Module
Figure 2-1 - SLF-A Modules
Thumbscrew
Corner Screw
Figure 2-2 - Thumbscrew positions
Threaded Hole
Ground Lug
Figure 2-3 - Threaded Hole positions
The IDU retains its current configuration when a module is removed, unless that module is the
Controller Module. In which case, the IP addresses will need to be reprogrammed.
2.3.2 - Installing a Module

1. Modules are static sensitive and should only be handled in an ESD-safe environment. When
packaging modules for shipment or storage, place them in an ESD bag.
2. Line up the module board with the guides in the chassis and slide the module into the IDU. As the
module face plate comes flush with the face of the IDU, connectors on the back of the module will
engage with the IDU backplane. It is possible to encounter interference from adjacent module front
panels. If this occurs, loosen the thumbscrews holding the neighbouring panels and shift them as
necessary to ensure fit.
The Mini IO Module only has one guide on the right side. Take care to insert the Mini IO module
carefully and correctly engage the rear connector with its mate on the Standard IO Module.
Install thumbscrews on either side of the module as shown in Figure 2-2.
The Mini IO card has a corner screw, which should be installed.
3. Make front panel connections to the module and power on the IDU if necessary.
4. Verify proper operation of the unit.
5. If the Controller Module has been changed, reprogram the IP addresses.
2.3.3 - Starting a GUI session

After checking IP connectivity, between the PC and the IDU (refer to section 2.2.1 -), start a GUI session by
opening a web browser (Internet Explorer or Firefox).
1. Enter the IDU IP address. Example: http://10.142.113.131

2. Enter the user name and the password in the popup window (refer to section 3.2 - for access rights
definition)
3. The following screen appears (example of an administrator level)
4. Click on the "View Status Panel" to display main current link parameters.
The status panel indicates alarm status, local modem status, local and remote transmit power, local and
remote Receive Signal Level (RSL), local modem Signal to Noise Ratio, Transmit and Receive frequencies,
transmission mode, local and remote IP addresses.
The above example refers to a 1+0 link working in 26 GHz Band, with no alarm.
The different menus are located at the left of the screen. They are described in chapter 3. The main
parameters to enter in order to establish the link are described below.
2.4 - LINK PRELIMINARY CONFIGURATION
2.4.1 - Setting the parameters of each IDU

The preliminary configuration of each IDU must be carried out separately at each end of the link. Once
the link is established, all the parameters can be checked from the local terminal.
The parameters of the local and remote terminals must be compatible. IP address of local IDU, remote
ID and PC Ethernet access must be in the same subnet.
Connect an Ethernet cable to the IDU local NMS Ethernet port and launch a web browser. Type the
local IDU address.
The first essential parameters to configure before establishing the link are for each IDU:
• Configuration (1+0, 1+1, Diversity, 2+0)

• IDU Operational mode
• ODU Transmit Power
• ODU Channel Selection
• Transmission Mode
• Automatic Transmit Power Control (APC) function must be disabled at this stage
Note: When the link is not established, an alarm is displayed, and the status panel looks as follows:
From the main screen go to the menu "Link Configuration/Radio Link/Link Configuration"
The following screen appears:
1- Click on the Radio Link / APC Configuration Menu and verify that APC (Automatic Power Control)
is disabled.
2- If the link is a protected link click on the menu Protection Configuration
If it is a hot standby system, click on Enabled for Power down ODU after switch.
If an asymmetrical coupler is used (6 dB for instance), the preferred ODU must be the one which is on
the low loss path. Choose East or West.
APS Switch should be enabled, and Remote Transmitter Switching disabled.
3- Click on Radio Link / Link Configuration and follow the instructions.
• On the first screen, confirm the ODU configuration :example Protected Non-Diversity
• Click on the Next Button
• Choose the IDU operational mode on the second screen :
Note that all the items are not available, and are depending on the hardware installed.
• The next screen deals with ODU Configuration. Select the required transmit power on the list, and
click on the "Update Remote Tx Power" case if you want to update remote transmit power
accordingly.
• The transmit frequency can be set on the next screen "ODU Channel Selection". Enter the
frequency value in GHz.
• Click on the Next Button.
• The summary of configurations screen appears. Confirm to apply these configuration by clicking
on the "Update All" button, otherwise, click on the "Redo" button to modify a parameter.
The parameters of the local and remote terminals must be compatible. IP address of local IDU, remote
ID and PC Ethernet access must be in the same subnet.
If the antennas are properly aligned, and if the receive level is within the operating range, the link should
be established. The remote terminal parameters should appear on the right part of the screen.
If the configurations of both terminal are OK and if the receive level is not sufficient for the link to work,
it means that the antennas are not properly aligned. Use the procedure of the following section to align
the antennas.
2.4.2 - Antenna alignment
Antenna alignment is performed with both terminals operating, in normal weather conditions. The
received signal level (RSL) can be checked using the voltage available on the ODU BNC
connector.
A typical curve of RSL voltage against RSL at ODU input is given below. The RSL voltage is
directly proportional to the RSL expressed in dBm.
RSL voltage
5V
4.5 V
4V
3V
2V
1V
0.5 V
RSL
(ODU input)
-90 dBm -80 dBm -70 dBm -60 dBm -50 dBm -40 dBm -30 dBm -20 dBm
Figure 2-4 - SAGEM-LINK F-A ODU RSL voltage
Note: RSL is measured at ODU antenna port. For 1+1 configurations involving a coupler, the
coupler losses must be taken into account to determine the RSL at antenna access.
Optimum alignment is achieved when main antenna lobe is aligned with the remote antenna.
During alignment, it is important to distinguish between the main lobe and the side lobes by rotating
the antenna around the maximum RSL value. Note that there is around 25 dB difference between
side lobes and main lobes (i.e. about 1.5 V on the RSL voltage).
Good alignment
Bad alignment
Figure 2-5 - Antenna alignment
The expected RSL was determined during the link budget calculation. This level depends on the
power of the remote terminal, the frequency, the antennas gain and the hop length.
Antenna alignment is carried out on each antenna using the following procedure:
1- Check that the remote terminal transmitter is on, with the planned parameters (frequency,
power, speed, modulation). Check that the ACP is off and that the remote terminal power is
such that the RSL does not exceed –20 dBm.
2- Remove the cap on the ODU BNC connector and connect a voltmeter.
3- Slowly rotate the antenna in the azimuth direction (horizontal) and find the maximum voltage. If
the voltage is around 4.5 V, reduce the remote transmit power to avoid saturation.
4- Slowly rotate the antenna in the elevation direction (vertical) and find the maximum voltage.
Record the measured voltage.
5- When the maximum voltage has been found, tighten all the bolts. Check that the voltage has
not changed after tightening. Replace the protective cap on the BNC connector.
6- Compare the RSL obtained with the expected RSL. If the difference between the two values
exceeds 5 dB, readjust antenna alignment and polarization setting and check that there are no
obstacles on the radio path.
Note: There may still be some alarms at this stage. Refer to the troubleshooting chapter 4 to fix the
problems.
Note any discrepancies in the Commissioning Form at the end of chapter 2.
2.5 - TESTS AND MEASUREMENTS REQUIRED

After installing and setting the link, check correct operation by performing the following tests and
measurements:
• Received Signal Level

• STM-1 transmission test
• Ethernet Wayside access test (optional)
• Alarm In/Out test (optional)
• 1+1 switching check (optional)
• Residual BER measurement
Measurement equipment required:
• STM-1 Transmission Analyser

• Digital multimeter
A SAGEM-LINK F-A Commissioning Form is provided at the end of chapter 2 in order to record the
results of the tests carried out together with any remarks made during installation and commissioning.
2.5.1 - Receive signal level

Under normal weather conditions, the receive signal level depends on the following parameters:
• Remote Transmit Power (tolerance: ± 2 dB)
• Local and remote antenna gains (tolerance: ± 1 dB per antenna)
• Free space path attenuation depending on hop length and frequency
• Coupling and connection losses for a 1+1 system
Compare the actual received signal level displayed on the main screen of the GUI, with the expected
signal level:
The following tolerances must be taken into account:

• ± 2 dB for the transmit power
• ± 1 dB for the gain of each antenna
• ± 3 dB for the received level measurement displayed on the Pilot
• ± 0.5 dB for 1+1 coupler losses
We see that in the worst case, for a 1+0 type system, the maximum uncertainty is ±7 dB (±2 ±1 ±1 ± 3):
In practice, the typical uncertainty to be considered is ±5 dB.
So, if the difference between the receive level displayed by the GUI and the receive level expected by
the link budget calculation is within the tolerance ± 5 dB, the installation is considered to be correct.
A difference of more than ± 5 dB, however, indicates a problem such as incorrect antenna alignment, a
propagation problem or bad polarization on one of the two antennas.
First check the antenna alignment and polarization. If the problem remains, refer to the troubleshooting
guide in chapter 4, and replace the defective element.
Record the ODU RSL values of the link on the commissioning form.
2.5.2 - STM-1 transmission test

This test is carried out to check for correct transmission of STM-1 signals.
The test must be carried out on each port used.
It is used to test STM-1 transmission over the entire link.
A STM-1 transmission analyzer is required to take the measurement. The measurement block diagram
is given below. A loopback between transmit and receive STM-1 access (fiber or coaxial cable) shall be
made on the remote terminal.
Loopback Tx/Rx
STM-1 BER Tester
In normal weather conditions, The test will be declared as positive if no errors appear during the time
measurement specified.
Note : if two STM-1 transmission analyzers are available, it is also possible to make the test in both
directions without the use of a loopback.
Record the test result on the commissioning form.
2.5.3 - Wayside 10/100 Ethernet Channel test (optional)

Depending on the configuration, one 10/100 Ethernet channel test could be activated. Note that the
connectors corresponding to this channel are labelled "USER 10/100". Port 1 or 2 could be used.
A 10/100BaseT Ethernet tester is required to perform this test. Make a physical loopback on the remote
terminal RJ45 access by connecting pins 1 and 3 together and 2 and 6 together.
The test consists in checking that the transmission has no losses on this access with a throughput of 1
Mbps.
Record the test result on the commissioning form.
2.5.4 - Alarm relay test (optional)

SAGEM-LINK F-A can manage 4 local external alarms and 4 remote external alarms (image of the
4 external alarms of the remote IDU).
If some external alarms are to be managed, it is necessary first to configure them (see
section 3.3.33 -).
Four alarm outputs are configurable. These four alarms are available with TTL interface. Two of them
(alarm 1 and alarm 2) can also be configured with two Form-C relay alarm outputs.
Use the menu Analysis/Alarms/Configuration to affect default to alarms.
The test consists to verify that alarms 1 to 4 work properly by simulating faults. You may remove cables,
or change external alarm input status to verify that alarm outputs are correct.
Record the test result on the commissioning form
2.5.5 - Testing 1+1 configuration (optional)

1+1 systems require additional tests compared with unprotected systems. These tests are carried out to
check that all parts are operational and that the switching system operates correctly.
These tests must be carried out on both ends of the link and require the presence of personnel in each
station.
In hot standby mode, only one transmitter is active, the other is muted. In frequency diversity mode, the
two transmitters operate permanently, transmitting at two different frequencies, and only the receivers
are switched.
The goal is to verify that each transmitter works correctly with the two remote receivers. For a hot stand
by system, proceed as follows.
1- Make a STM-1 test as described in section 2.5.2 -
2- Local ODU#1 ↔ remote ODU#1 : disconnect local ODU#2 cable and remote ODU#2 cable and verify
that STM-1 transmission is error free in both directions.
3- Local ODU #2 ↔ remote ODU#1 : disconnect local ODU#1 cable, connect local ODU#2 cable and
verify that STM-1 transmission is error free in both directions.
4- Remote ODU#2 ↔ local ODU#2 : disconnect remote ODU#1 cable and connect remote ODU#2
cable and verify that STM-1 transmission is error free in both directions.
5- Remote ODU #2 ↔ local ODU#1 : disconnect local ODU#2 cable and connect local ODU#1 cable
and verify that STM-1 transmission is error free in both directions.
6- Reconnect all ODU cables and record test results on the commissioning form.
Note : for a frequency diversity system, only local ODU#1 ↔ remote ODU#1 and local
ODU#2 ↔ remote ODU#2 tests are to be performed.
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Commissioning Form
Customer:
Link name:
Date:
Configuration 1+0 1+1 HSB 1+1 SD 1+1 FD

Transmission 1xSTM-1 2xSTM-1
Ethernet Wayside Enabled
Local site Remote site

Name: Name:
Antenna type: Antenna type:
IDU to ODU cable length: IDU to ODU cable length:
Transmit frequency: Transmit frequency:
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Commissioning Form
TEST RESULTS
Local site Remote site
Input voltage: VDC Input voltage: VDC
RSL at ODU access (dBm) RSL at ODU access (dBm)
Measured Expected Difference Measured Expected Difference
Main Main
Standby Standby
STM-1 tests: OK NOK STM-1 tests: OK NOK

Alarms* : OK NOK Alarms* : OK NOK
Wayside* : OK NOK Wayside* : OK NOK
1+1 configuration* : OK NOK 1+1 configuration* : OK NOK
STM-1 quality test
Duration:
OK NOK
BER
Notes
* Note: Optional
USER INTERFACE DESCRIPTION
3. USER INTERFACE DESCRIPTION
3.1 - INTRODUCTION
This chapter describes the user interface for accessing and configuring the SAGEM-LINK F-A.
Configuration required
The minimum configuration proposed for the operating PC is as follows:

• OS: Windows XP or Windows Vista
• Pentium 4 or equivalent, frequency: 1 GHz minimum
• RAM: 256 Mbytes (2 Gbytes for Vista)
• 50 Mbytes available on hard disk
• CD-ROM drive
• 10/100BaseT Ethernet port
• Serial port (or USB port + external USB/Serial adapter)
• DB9 to HD-15 cable for serial access to the IDU
• SVGA screen, minimum resolution 600 x 800 (minimum 16 colours)
• Windows HyperTerminal
• Web browser (IE 5.5 or above or latest version of Mozilla Firefox), with Sun Java Runtime
Environment 5.0 or above.
For initial IP address configuration refer to chapter 2 section 2.2.1 -.
3.2 - ACCESS RIGHTS FOR USERS

The system has three user access levels for configuring and viewing data through the user interface.
User accounts can be added and deleted for different access levels. The user levels and their
corresponding user rights are described below.
3.2.1 - User Level 1 – Monitor

Username: monitor
Password: monitor
User has minimum access rights and can only view the following pages:
• Home
• General Device Information and serial numbers
• Configuration Summary
• Active Alarm Status
• Alarm History
• All Graphs
• Data Switch and NMS Switch Statistics
3.2.2 - User Level 2 – Operator

Username: operator
Password: col1ma
User has all the access rights of User Level 1 and has additional rights to edit following pages:
• Reboot
• All Radio Link and Data Link Configuration pages
• Alarm Configuration page
• BERT page
3.2.3 - User Level 3 – Administrator

Username: administrator
Password: d1scovery
User has all the rights of User Level 2 and has additional rights to the following pages:
• All Network Configuration
• Serial and Security configuration
• All Device Information pages
• All Maintenance and Restore Defaults pages
• STP Screens
• Loopback page
3.3 - USER INTERFACE SCREENS

Each User Interface Screen is described in the following sections.
3.3.1 - Starting Information

User Access Level: Level 1
This screen provides general information about the SLF-A including:

• Device Name – Name of the product
• Host Name – Name of the host
• IP Address – IP Address of the system
• Application Version – Version information of the application
• Chassis Serial Number – Serial number of the product (factory assigned)
• System Uptime – Uptime of the System
3.3.2 - Status Panel

Description
The above screen shows the status panel for 1 + 0 and 1 + 1 configurations. This screen provides the
modem and alarm status of the terminal as follows:
1. Alarm – Alarm Status
• Red LED indicates an alarm has occurred
• Green LED indicates no alarms in the terminal
• Click on the LED to view the ‘Active Alarms’ Page.
2. East / West MODEM – MODEM Status

• NA indicates MODEM is inactive
• LOCK Symbol indicates MODEM is locked.
• UNLOCK Symbol indicates MODEM is unlocked.
3. TX Power – Transmitting power of the ODU in dBm

4. Far End TX Power – Transmitting power of the remote ODU in dBm
5. RSL – Receive Signal Level value in dBm
6. Far End RSL– RSL value in dBm
7. SIGNAL/NOISE – Displays the Signal/Noise value in dB. If Modem is unlocked, this value will
not be displayed.
8. Tx Freq/Rx Freq - Transmit frequency and Receive frequency
9. East mode – Operation mode of the East Link
10. West mode – Operation mode of the West Link
11. Local IDU Information – IP Address and Host Name
12. Remote IDU Information – IP Address and Host Name
3.3.3 - General Network Configuration

Description
The General Network Configuration screen is used to configure the following general network related
parameters:
1. IP Address - Enter the IP Address for the terminal.
2. IP Netmask – Enter the appropriate netmask depending on the class of the network.
3. IP Gateway – Enter the gateway IP Address for your subnet.
4. Ethernet Address – Displays the MAC or Hardware address of the terminal.
5. DHCP Client – When enabled, network parameters are obtained dynamically from a DHCP
server. The other parameters on the page cannot be modified when DHCP is enabled.
• All General Network related parameters are displayed with current/present values.
• To revert to previous values, press the ‘Reset’ button.
• To change parameters, enter new values and press the ‘Update’ button.
• The page is refreshed and displayed with the updated or current/present values.
• If parameters are not updated with the entered values, the values entered may be invalid for
that parameter.
3.3.4 - SNMP Configuration

Description
This screen is used to configure the following SNMP related parameters:
1. SNMP Mode – Mode in which SNMP Agent is currently configured (v1-v2v3 / v1 only / v2 only
/ v3 only / Disabled)
2. Trap Version – Trap Version in which SNMP Agent is currently configured (v1 / v2)
3. Auth Trap Enable – Enable/Disable sending of authorization traps to SNMP manager
4. Read Community - Community String used while reading data from the SNMP Agent in
SNMP V1/V2 mode
5. Write Community - Community String used while writing data to the SNMP Agent in SNMP
V1/V2 mode
6. Trap Community - Community String used while sending traps from the SNMP Agent
7. SNMP Auth Password - Password required for authorization while reading or writing data in
SNMP V3 Mode
8. SNMP Priv Password - Privacy password required while reading or writing data in SNMP V3
Mode.
9. Trap Manager #1 - #4 - IP Addresses of the Trap Managers to which Traps are to be sent
The SLF-A implements SNMPv3 as follows:

• Auth Protocol: MD5
• Priv Protocol: DES
• Security model: ‘authPriv’ with authentication and with privacy
To access SLF-A via SNMPv3 both Auth password and Priv password (passwords length >= 8
characters) are required. For the default security name ’admin’, Auth and Priv passwords can be
configured from Web GUI and SNMP Configuration.
1. Navigate to Administration/Network Configuration /SNMP in the left panel.

2. All SNMP related parameters are displayed with current/present values.
3. To revert to the previous values, press the ‘Reset’ button.
4. To change the parameters, enter new values and press the ‘Update’ button.
5. The page will be refreshed and displayed with current/present values.
6. If parameters are not updated with entered values, the values entered may be invalid.
7. The values of SNMP Auth Password and SNMP Priv Password parameters will not be
displayed because these parameters are treated as passwords.
8. If no values are entered for the parameters indicated above, the present values in the system
will not be overwritten.
3.3.5 - Syslog Server Configuration

Description
The SLF-A supports remote logging of alarms and messages to a Syslog server.
The Syslog protocol provides a transport to allow SLF-A to send event notification messages across IP
networks to event message collectors - also known as Syslog Servers.
This screen is used to configure the following Syslog related parameters:

1. Syslog IP - Enter Syslog IP Address for the system. If unsure contact your network
administrator.
2. Syslog Facility - Select Syslog facility for the system. If unsure contact your network
administrator.
To access this menu from the GUI, proceed as follows:
1. Navigate to Administration/Network Configuration/Syslog Server Configuration in the left

panel.
2. All Syslog related parameters are displayed with current/present values.
3. To revert to previous values, press the ‘Reset’ button.
4. To change parameters, enter new values and press the ‘Update’ button.
5. The page is refreshed and displayed with the updated or current/present values.
6. If parameters are not updated with entered values, the values entered may be invalid for that
parameter.
3.3.6 - E-mail Configuration

Description
This screen is used to configure the following E-mail related parameters:
1. SMTP Enable – Enable / Disable mail.
2. SMTP Server IP – Enter the SMTP server IP. If unsure, contact your network administrator.
3. SMTP Port – Enter the SMTP port (Default 25).
4. Username – Enter the user name of your E-mail account.
5. Password – Enter the password of your mail account.
6. E-mail #1 - #3 – Enter the recipients’ mail addresses.
Username and password should be left blank if the SMTP server does not require authentication.
1. Navigate to Administration/Network Configuration/E-mail Configuration in the left panel.

2. All E-mail related parameters are displayed with current/present values.
6. If parameters are not updated with entered values, the value entered may be invalid for that
parameter.
3.3.7 - Ethernet Payload Configuration (Wayside Channel)

If a wayside Ethernet channel is involved, you may use this screen to configure Wayside Ethernet
parameters.
Description
This screen is used to configure the following Wayside Ethernet related parameters:
1. STP status – Enable or Disable the STP status (Enabled / Disabled).

2. Bridge Priority – Select Bridge Priority (Root / Normal / Backup).
3. Hello Time– Enter the time (Default 2).
4. Max Age – Enter the age (Default 20).
5. Forward Delay – Enter the delay (Default 15).

6. Set the following Parameters for Port 1 and Port 2:
a. Auto-Negotiation -Enable / Disable
b. Port Speed – 10 / 100 / 1000
c. Port Duplex – Half / Full
d. Flow Control – Disable / Symmetric
In order to configure wayside channel, use the following procedure:
1. Navigate to Administration/Network Configuration/Ethernet Payload in the left panel.

2. All Ethernet Payload parameters are displayed with current/present values.
parameter.
3.3.8 - Ethernet NMS Configuration

Description
This screen is used to configure the following Ethernet NMS related parameters:
1. STP status – Enable or Disable the STP status (Enabled / Disabled).
2. Bridge Priority – Select Bridge Priority (Root / Normal / Backup).
3. Hello Time– Enter the time (Default 2).
4. Max Age – Enter the age (Default 20).

5. Forward Delay – Enter the delay (Default 15).
6. Set the following Parameters for Port 1 and Port 2:
a. Auto-Negotiation – Enable / Disable
b. Port Speed – 10 / 100 / 1000
c. Port Duplex – Half / Full
7. Flow Control – Enable / Disable
In order to configure Ethernet NMS channel, use the following procedure:
1. Navigate to Administration/Network Configuration/Ethernet NMS in the left panel.

2. All Ethernet NMS parameters are displayed with current/present values.
3. To revert to previous value, press the ‘Reset’ button.
parameter.
3.3.9 - Serial Configuration

Description
This screen is used to configure the data baud rate for the serial interface.
1. Navigate to Administration/Serial Configuration in the left panel.

2. All Serial port related parameters are displayed with current/present values.
parameter.
3.3.10 - Security Configuration

Description
This screen is used to configure the following security configuration of the terminal. The options on this
page are:
1. HTTP – Select Type of HTTP Access (HTTP / HTTP(SSL) / Disabled).
2. CLI – Select Type of CLI Access (Telnet / CLI over SSH / Disabled).
In order to configure security configuration, use the following procedure:
1. Navigate to Administration/Security Configuration in the left panel.

2. All Security related parameters are displayed with current/present values.
parameter.
3.3.11 - General Device Information

Description
The screen shown above is a read-only information page that provides the user with terminal related
information. The parameters listed on this page are:
• Model Number – Model number of the terminal
• Chassis Serial Number – Chassis Serial Number assigned during manufacturing
• Application Version – Active Application Version information

• Date – Current Date
• Time – Current Time
To access to this screen, navigate to Administration/Device Information/General in the left panel.
3.3.12 - Device Names

Description
This screen enables the user to modify terminal related information. The parameters listed on this page
are:
1. Device Name – Enter the name of the device.
2. Host Name – Enter the host name of the device. The host name should not contain any
spaces.
3. Model Number
4. Owner – Enter the name of the device owner.
5. Contact – Enter the contact information of owner.
6. Description – Enter the device description.
7. Location – Enter device location.
To access to this menu do the following:
1. Navigate to Administration/Device Information/Device Names in the left panel.

2. All Device name and owner related parameters are displayed with current/ present values.
parameter.
3.3.13 - Set Date and Time

Description
The screen shown above enables the user to modify the date and time of the terminal and set related
parameters. The parameters listed on this page are:
1. SNTP Server Enable – SNTP Server Client (Enabled / Disabled)
2. SNTP Server Address – Client Server Address
3. Time Zone – Time difference from GMT
4. Date Format – Date format (US, European, Generic)
5. Date – Current terminal date
6. Time – Current terminal time
To access to this menu do the following:
1. Navigate to Administration/Device Information/Set Date & Time in the left panel.

2. All terminal date and time related parameters are displayed with current/ present values.
parameter.
3.3.14 - Serial Number Information

Description
This menu provides Part number, Revision and serial number information of various cards
1. Navigate to Administration/Device Information/Serial Numbers in the left panel.

2. All Serial number related parameters are displayed with current/present values.
3.3.15 - Reprogramming CPU

Description
The screen shown above is used to Reprogram / Upgrade the terminal software remotely. This page
enables the user to upgrade the Kernel, Application, Controller FPGA, Master IO FPGA, ODU, Modes,
Channels, Boot Loader, ODU and Modem East/West firmware Images. The options available are listed
below. Some options are only available depending on the type of upgrade.
1. Toggle Image button – Will swap the Active and Passive files, i.e. active file will become
passive and vice versa.
2. Version Information – Will display the version information for both active and passive images.
The Active/Working image will be indicated by
To upgrade the software do the following:
1. Navigate to Administration/Maintenance/Reprogramming in the left panel.

2. Select an Image type.
3. To toggle between images, press the toggle button.
4. In the event of an error, an appropriate error message will be displayed.
Note: A reboot is required after toggle of kernel, applications, FPGA, or ODU.
3.3.16 - Add User Entry

Description
This screen enables the administrators of the terminal to add users to the terminal. The options listed on
this page are:
1. User ID – Enter the username.
2. Group ID / Level – Specify the user’s access level.
3. Password – Enter password for the entered user id.
4. Confirm – Re-enter the password to confirm.
Administrators may not add users with an access level greater than their own. To access to this screen
use the following procedure:
1. Navigate to Administration/Maintenance/Add User in the left panel.

2. Edit fields.
3. Click the ‘Add’ button add a new user.
4. Click the ‘Reset’ button to reset page.
The maximum number of users is 10. If 10 users exist, an error message will be displayed. Delete an
existing user to add new user.
3.3.17 - Delete / Edit User Entry

Description
This screen shown above enables the administrators of a terminal to remove users from the terminal.
The page also allows a user to change the password of any user whose access level is less than or
equal to his own.
1. Delete User – User name to be removed

2. Change Password - Change Password of the selected User
Note: A user can change his own password and the passwords of users whose access level is equal or
less than his own level.
To delete or edit a user, do the following:
1. Navigate to Administration/Maintenance/Delete User in the left panel.

2. To Delete a User:
a. Select the user to be removed from the drop down menu.
b. Click the ‘Delete’ button to remove the user from the terminal.
3. To change Password of a selected User:
a. Select the user from the drop down menu.
b. Type the new password and confirm the new password and click the ‘Change’ button.
Notes: The default ‘admin’ user cannot be deleted.

To change the password for a particular user, the user will have to be removed and from the
terminal and added again.
3.3.18 - View Event Log

Description
This screen shown above enables the administrators of a terminal to view the event log of the terminal
and clear it when required. A log of terminal access is available here in the form of a table listing user
and time of login. This log is non volatile and available across terminal reboots. Pressing the ‘clear’
button clears the event log.
1. Navigate to Administration/Maintenance/View Event Log in the left panel.

2. The Event Log description and time parameters are displayed.
3. Click the ‘Clear’ button to clear the Event Log.
3.3.19 - System Reboot

Description
The screen shown above enables the user to reboot the terminal or certain devices within the terminal.
It will display a list of devices and the user can select a device depending on the availability and
configuration of devices.
1. Navigate to Administration/Maintenance/Reboot in the left panel.

2. Select the device to reboot from the list.
3. Click the ‘Reboot’ button.
3.3.20 - Restore System Defaults

Description
This screen enables the user to restore all terminal defaults.
1. Navigate to Administration/Maintenance/Restore Defaults in the left panel.

2. Click the ‘Restore’ button to restore the terminal defaults.
3.3.21 - Authorization
Description
The screen shown above enables the user to enter an authorization key.
1. Navigate to Link Configuration/Authorization in the left panel.

2. Enter the authorization key and press the ‘Update’.
3. If the entered authorization key is valid, ‘Key accepted’ is displayed. Otherwise ‘Invalid Key’ is
displayed.
3.3.22 - Configuration Summary

Description
The screen shown in this screen displays the current/present value of Framer and ODU parameters. In
the case of East-West mode of operation, parameters will be displayed in two columns.
The parameters displayed are:
1. ODU operation mode
2. IDU mode
3. Radio Link Modulation type
4. E1/T1 mode
5. E1/T1 number of active channels
6. STM-1 number of active channels (displayed only if Mini IO ACTIVE and in an STM-1 mode)
7. STM-1 active channel list (displayed only if Mini IO ACTIVE and in an STM-1 mode)
8. Ethernet Data rate
9. ODU Selection type (LT: Low-band transmit, HT: high-band transmit)
10. ODU Tx Frequency/Channel
11. ODU Tx Frequency/Channel
To access to this menu:
1. Navigate to Link Configuration/Configuration Summary in the left panel.

2. All Configuration related parameters are displayed with current/present values.
3.3.23 - APC Configuration

Description
This screen enables the user to configure the following APC parameters:
1. APC - Select Enabled / Disabled.

2. RSL Low Threshold - Current value is displayed.
3. RSL High Threshold - Current value is displayed.
4. RSL Maximum Threshold - Current value is displayed.
5. CER Threshold - Current value is displayed.
6. Tx Power Maximum - Current value is displayed.
7. Tx Power Minimum - Current value is displayed.
8. Step Size - Select step size.
9. Update Far End Thresholds - Select Enabled / Disabled.
10. Coupler Nominal Power Side - Select East / West.
11. Coupler Loss - Current value is displayed.
To access this menu do the following:
1. Navigate to Link Configuration/Radio Link/APC Configuration in the left panel.

2. To enable/disable APC, click on the radio button and click the ‘Update’ button.
3. To change RSL Low Threshold, RSL High Threshold, RSL Maximum Threshold, CER
Threshold, Tx Power Minimum, and Tx Power Maximum values, Coupler Loss, or Step size,
enter required value in the text box (for Step Size scroll through the select box) and click the
’update’ button.
4. To Enable/Disable the ‘Update Far End Thresholds’ parameter, select the required radio
button and press the ‘Update’ button.
5. To select East/West for the ‘Coupler Nominal Power side’ parameter, select the required radio
button and press the ‘Update’ button.
3.3.24 - Protection Configuration

Description
This screen enables the user to configure the following protection parameters:
1. Power down ODU after switch – Select Enabled/Disabled. This option allows the user to
choose whether or not the ODU is powered down after a protection switch. A selection of
'Enabled' can be used for example to ensure that the ODU that had a fault does not transmit
outside of a licensed band. Additionally, if 'Enabled' is selected and a protection switch occurs,
the IDU will attempt to power up the ODU that had a fault automatically after 3 minutes (as
stand-by ODU). It will automatically power down the ODU that had a fault if an alarm condition
still exists.
2. Preferred ODU selection (only in Protected 1+1 operation) – Select East/ West. This option
allows a user to choose the preferred transmitting ODU that is to be enabled at start up. The
setting is used, for example, when a coupler is being used in the antenna configuration. If one
path in a coupler has less loss than the other path, it is typically set as the preferred.
3. APS Switch (Automatic Protection Switch) – Select Enabled/Disabled. This option allows the
user to enable or disable protection switching. Disabling this feature turns off the ODU Alarm,
ODU Hot-Swap and Remote Switching. Remote Switching has a separate user configurable
option for enabling and disabling.
4. Remote Transmitter Switching – Select Enabled/Disabled. Remote Transmitter Switching is
a method by which a 1+1 non-diversity protected link can try to recover from a one way lock
condition.
The algorithm is visually explained below in Figure 3-1. By enabling the feature, it allows a
near end IDU to monitor the Lock Status of the remote IDU. If a one way link occurs due to, for
example, a transmitter failure on the near side ODU that does not trigger an ODU alarm, the
far end Lock Status will become ’Unlocked’. The near end IDU will perform a protection switch
to try to recover by switching to the stand-by ODU.
In other words, the near end ODU may have a transmitter failure, but no issue with its
receiver. In this case, it can still receive Lock Status information from the far side. The far side
can, in effect, tell the near side that it is no longer locked (not receiving a signal). The near
side will perform a protection switch based on this data if Remote Switching is enabled.
The switching takes place at the system software application level. This feature is not
designed as a fast protection switch but rather further redundancy to recover a link in a
situation in which the ODU cannot self detect a transmit alarm condition.
5. Switch Transmitting ODU - User initiated transmit protection switch
Figure 3-1 - Remote Transmitter Algorithm
1. To Enable/Disable ‘Power down ODU after switch’ parameter, select the required radio button
and press the ‘Update’ button.
2. To select a Preferred ODU (only in protected 1+1 mode), click on the radio button (East/West)
and press the ‘Update’ button.
3. To set APS Switch to Enabled/Disabled, click on the radio button.
4. To set Remote Transmitter Switching to Enabled/Disabled, click on the radio button.
6. To switch the transmitting ODU, press the ‘Switch Transmitting ODU’ button.
3.3.25 - ODU Tx Mute Configuration

Note: The ODU Tx Mute Configuration option is not available if SLF-A is in Protected (1+1) operation.
Description
This screen enables the user to configure the ODU Tx mute parameter. This page will not be available
in the case of protected (1+1) operation.
1. Navigate to Link Configuration/Radio Link/ODU Tx Mute Config in the left panel.

2. Click on the radio button to select the required option and click the ‘Update’ button.
3.3.26 - Link Configuration Wizard

Link Wizard Description

These screens enable the user to configure Framer and ODU related parameters. The entire Framer
and ODU configuration is divided across many pages, the first of which is shown above. The pages are:
1. ODU op-mode page – To select ODU operation mode.

2. IDU op-mode page – To select IDU operation mode. This page is shown below.
Note
• IDU operation modes may be selected that are not available within IDU installed
modules. For proper operation of a mode, the corresponding interface module(s)
need to be installed.
• ODU configuration page – To configure ODU type and starting TX power.
3. ODU channel plan page – To select channel number for ODU.

4. Summary page – Displays all parameter values as selected by the user from the proceeding
pages. Upon pressing the ‘Update all’ button, all Framer and ODU parameters are updated.
Note
• A single set of Framer and ODU parameters will be displayed for the ‘Standard’ ODU
operational mode.
• A single set of Framer parameters and two sets of ODU parameters will be displayed
for the ‘Protected’ ODU operational mode.
• Two sets of Framer and ODU parameters will be displayed, if the ODU op-mode
selected on the first page of the wizard is ‘East-West’ or ‘East-East’.
Use the following procedure:
1. Navigate to Link Configuration/Radio Link/Link Configuration in the left panel.

2. Select ODU Operational Mode and click the ‘Next’ button.
3. Select IDU Operational Mode and click the ‘Next’ button. In the case of East-West mode, two
independent IDU op-modes can be selected.
4. Select ODU type and the Starting TX Power and press the ‘Next’ button.
5. Select/Enter ODU Channel Number and press the ‘Next’ button.
6. All the above selected parameters are displayed in the summary page. Verify all values and
press the ‘Update all’ button. To reconfigure, click the ‘Redo’ button in the summary page.
7. After pressing the ‘Update’ button, a new page will display the status of the link configuration.
Warning
To configure the Framer and ODU related parameters, a Master IO card and modem should be
configured and present. Otherwise an error message will be displayed.
Notes
In the Link Configuration Wizard, use only ‘back’/ ‘next’ button given in the web page to move to
previous / next page. Do not use the browser back button.
If the selected parameters on the current page are not supported by the terminal, an error message will
be displayed on the next page. To correct the error, go back to the previous page and select a different
value for that parameter.
3.3.27 - ODU Power

Description
The screen shown above enables the user to configure the ODU power. The following parameters are
displayed
1. Start Tx Power - To change the starting Tx power of ODU.

2. Tx Power – Displays the current Tx power.
To configure ODU power, do the following:
1. Navigate to Link Configuration/Radio Link/ODU Power in the left panel.

2. To set the Start TX Power, select the required Start Tx Power from the list and click the
‘Update’ button.
3. To revert to the previous value before pressing ‘Update’, press the ‘Reset’ button.
3.3.28 - ODU Channel

ODU Channel Description

The screen shown above enables the user to select the ODU channel number.
Note
A single set of ODU parameters will be displayed for the ‘Standard’ ODU op-mode.
Two sets of ODU parameters will be displayed for the ‘Protected’ and ‘East-West’ ODU op-modes.
To configure ODU channel, proceed as follows:
1. Navigate to Link Configuration/Radio Link/ODU Channel in the left panel.

2. Select the Manual Frequency Entry radio button. To unselect the radio button, press the ‘Back’
button.
3. Select the ODU channel number and press the ‘Next’ button.
Warning
To configure ODU related parameters, a modem should be configured and present. Otherwise an error
message will be displayed.
Note
If the selected parameters on the current page are not supported by the terminal, an error message will
be displayed on the next page. To correct the error, go back to the previous page and select a different
value for that parameter.
3.3.29 - ODU Configuration

Description
This screen enables the user to configure the ODU.
The spiral search function is not generally used for operation links. The function is included to allow for
carrier searches when oscillators are far off in frequency or for testing ODU performance.
To configure ODU proceed as follows:
1. Navigate to Link Configuration/Radio Link/ODU Configuration in the left panel.

2. Click on the radio button to select the ODU (East/West).
3. Press the Disable ODU / Enable ODU button.
4. Press the Mute ODU / Unmute ODU button (mute option not available for Protected 1+1
operation).
5. Click on the radio button to Enable or Disable Spiral Search. For general operation, this option
should be disabled.
6. The Spiral Search Window value can be entered in the text box and it should be within the
range specified.
7. Press the ‘Update’ button to update the Spiral Search Values.
8. Press the ‘Reset’ button to reset the Spiral Search Values.
3.3.30 - STM-1/OC-3 Channel

Description
The screen shown above is used to configure the SLF-1 with the 2xSTM-1 card installed. This screen
enables the user to modify the STM-1/OC-3 channel map settings. The following is displayed:
• Channel Map - Valid channel mappings can be set with the following naming designation:
Modem Timeslots are designated by a letter and number pair - E or W indicating the east or
west modem and the number indicating the timeslot number. Options include the following:
‘E1’ - East STM-1 timeslot 1
‘E2’ – East STM-1 timeslot 2
‘W1’ - West STM-1 timeslot 1
‘W2’ - West STM-1 timeslot 2.
• 2xSTM-1 card front panel port are designated by a letter and number pair. EX indicating that the
port is an Expansion I/O card front panel port and the number indicating the port number. For
instance, 'EX1, E1' indicates that the STM-1 channel 1 is affected to 2xSTM-1 card connector
number 1.
To configure STM-1 channel use the following procedure.
1. Navigate to Link Configuration/Data Link/STM-1/OC-3 Channel Map in the left panel.

2. The current values of the channel map are displayed.
3. Map desired timeslots to front panel ports.
4. Click the ‘Update’ button to submit these changes.
5. To revert to the previous values, press the ‘Reset’ button.
6. Before updating the values in the system, the user interface performs a validation to detect
incorrect mapping. In case of failure, an error message with the location of the error will be
displayed. Before pressing update, take care of the following conditions to avoid error.
a. Map all available timeslots.
b. Do not map a timeslot more than once.
c. Do not map a front panel port to both an East and a West timeslot.
In case of error, it should be necessary to check Link Configuration menu again (see section 3.3.26 -).
3.3.31 - STM-1/OC-3 Ports

Note
The STM-1/OC-3 Ports screen is available only if the Mini IO module or 2xSTM-1 card (Expansion I/O)
is installed in the IDU. If the Mini IO is used it must be ACTIVE.
Description
The screen shown above is used to configure the IDU with the CCM-4155 STM-1 Optical or CCM-4156
STM-1 Electrical Mini IO installed and with the unit configured in an STM-1 mode. This screen enables
the user to configure the following STM-1/OC-3 channel related parameters:
1. Channel Selection check box – Select STM-1 Channel(s).

2. Loop back – Select Loop back (Normal, Local, Remote).
To configure STM-1/OC-3 channel proceed as follows:
1. Navigate to Link Configuration/Data Link/STM-1/OC-3 Ports in the left panel.

2. All configured channels will be displayed with their current settings.
3. To configure channel(s), check the checkbox(es) next to that channel number(s).
4. To revert to previous values, press ‘Reset’ button.
5. Change the required parameters under ‘New settings’ and press the ‘Update’ button to update
the values.
3.3.32 - Active Alarms

Description
This screen shown above displays active alarm information including:
1. Description – Displays the description (name) of the alarm.

2. Time - Displays the time at which this particular alarm was set.
Note
The last 100 alarms are stored in non-volatile memory and will be available after a power cycle.
To display active alarms do the following:
1. Navigate to Analysis/Alarms/Active in the left panel.

2. The Active Alarms information screen is displayed.
3.3.33 - Alarm Configuration

Description
This screen enables the user to configure the following attributes of the terminal alarms.
1. Description – Displays the description of the alarm.

2. Mask – Select masking of a particular alarm. If checked, that particular alarm will be ignored.
3. E-mail – If checked, upon occurrence of this alarm the configured users are notified by E-mail.
To configure e-mail parameters, see the e-mail configuration section
4. Severity – Displays the type of the alarm (Critical / Major / Info).
5. AL1 – AL4 – Maps alarm output to one of the four external alarm outputs.
For a full list of alarms, refer to section 4.4 -.
To configure alarms, do the following:
1. Navigate to Analysis/Alarms/Configuration in the left panel.

2. All alarm attributes will be displayed with current/present values.
3. Change the required parameters and click the ‘Update’ button.
4. The page will be refreshed and displayed with current/present values.
5. All the checkboxes for E-mail notification may be selected by pressing the button ‘Check All
Mail’.
6. All the checkboxes for E-mail notification may be deselected by pressing the button ‘Uncheck
All Mail’.
7. All the checkboxes for masking the alarms may be selected by pressing the button ‘Check All
Mask’.
8. All the masks may be deselected by pressing the button ‘Uncheck All Mask’.
9. If an alarm is active (set), the description of that alarm will be red in color.
3.3.34 - Alarm History

Description
This screen lists alarms that have occurred and their description, status, and time. A maximum of 300
alarms can be displayed. If the alarm history exceeds 300 alarms, the oldest alarms will be removed /
overwritten. The following items are displayed on this page:
1. Description – Displays the description (name) of the alarm.

2. Status – Displays the status of alarm (set/reset).
3. Time - Displays the time at which this particular alarm was set/reset.
4. Clear History – The button is used to clear the Alarm History records.
To consult alarm history screen, do the following:
1. Navigate to Analysis/Alarms/History in the left panel.

2. The Alarm History screen is displayed.
3. Click the ‘Clear History’ button to clear the alarm history records.
3.3.35 - Alarm Threshold

Description
This screen enables the user to configure the following alarm threshold parameters:
1. RSL alarm threshold – Threshold value for RSL alarm (in ‘dBm’ units)
2. Signal/Noise threshold - Threshold value for Signal/Noise alarm (in ‘dB’ units)
3. Max/Min IDU Temperature - Threshold values for temperature alarm (in ‘°C’ units)
4. Max/Min ODU Temperature (East and West) - Threshold values for temperature alarm (in
‘°C’ units)
5. External alarm signal level – Select Active Low or Active High.
To configure alarm threshold do the following:
1. Navigate to Analysis/Alarms/Threshold in the left panel.

2. The alarm threshold parameters will be displayed with current/present values.
3. Change the required parameters and click the ‘Update’ button.
4. The page will be refreshed and displayed with updated values.
parameter.
6. Based on the ‘External Alarm signal level’ radio button selection, the External alarm input
jumper positions will be displayed.
3.3.36 - Graphs
Description
These screens present the following parameters graphically:
1. East and West RSL

2. East or West Signal/Noise
3. East or West TX power
4. RF Link Performance
5. East or West Equalizer Taps
6. East or West Constellation
7. Temperature
For parameters 1-4 and 7, the last 24 hours of data will be plotted with the parameter along the Y-axis
(vertical) and time along the X-axis (horizontal). Equalizer Taps and Constellations are plotted as shown
in Figures above.
To access to graphs, proceed as follows:
1. Navigate to Analysis/Graphs in the left panel.

2. Based on the ODU operation mode configuration, the number of graphs displayed will differ.
3. Select any one link to view the graph of that parameter.
4. The X-axis time range can be selected. If 1 hour is selected, it will plot the graph using last
hour of data.
5. When the mouse is moved over the graph area, the corresponding value at the mouse point
will be displayed under the graph area. This enables the user to easily read X and Y values.
3.3.37 - Statistics – Data Switch

The data switch screen corresponds to Ethernet Wayside Channel traffic statistics (Ports 1 and 2).
Description
This screen provides:
1. STP Status
2. Rx Bytes
3. Rx Bytes/sec
4. TX Bytes
5. TX Bytes/sec
6. Rx Frames
7. Rx Frames/sec
8. TX Frames
9. TX Frames/sec
10. Errors
11. Errors/sec
12. Collisions
13. Collisions/sec
To access to this screen, proceeds as follows:
1. Navigate to Analysis/Statistics/Data Switch in the left panel.

2. The Data Switch Statistics screen is displayed.
3. Press the ‘Clear’ button to clear the data and start accumulating again.
3.3.38 - Statistics – NMS Switch

Description
This screen provides:
1. STP Status
2. Rx Bytes
3. Rx Bytes/sec
4. TX Bytes
5. TX Bytes/sec
6. Rx Frames
7. Rx Frames/sec
8. TX Frames
9. TX Frames/sec
10. Errors
11. Errors/sec
12. Collisions
13. Collisions/sec
To access to this screen, proceeds as follows:

1. Navigate to Analysis/Statistics/NMS Switch in the left panel.
2. The NMS Switch Statistics screen is displayed.
3. Press the ‘Clear’ button to clear the data and start accumulating again.
3.3.39 - BERT Mode

Description
This screen is used to communicate with the MODEM directly by sending a command and receiving the
response. The following items are displayed:
1. East/West Enable/Disable – Select East Enable/East Disable West Enable/West Disable.

2. ‘Clear’ button – Send the ‘clear’ command to the MODEM.
3. Insert Bit Error - Select to insert a bit error.
4. Text Area – Displays the response messages from the MODEM.
5. Cumulative Bits - Total number of bits
6. Cumulative Bit Error - Total number of error bits
7. Bit Error Rate - Percentage of error bits
To use the BERT capabilities, the BERT mode has to be enabled independently at both ends of the link
because there is no separate NMS stream when operating in BERT mode. This will require the use of
two PCs, one connected directly to the NMS port of each IDU.
Proceed as follows:
To begin testing:
1. Navigate to Analysis/BERT Mode in the left panel.

2. Enable one of the IDU BERT modes
a. Click on one command (East Enable or West Enable).
b. After few seconds (depending on your network speed) the response from MODEM for
the given command will be displayed in the text area.
c. Enabling this mode will generate random data over the link causing the other IDU to
trigger the buzzer, generating noise.
3. Enable the other IDU BERT mode. This should silence the buzzer noise
4. Send the ‘Clear’ command to both IDU to reset the cumulative bits, cumulative bit errors, and
bit error rate counters
a. Click on the ‘Clear’ button.

b. After few seconds (depending on your network speed) the response from MODEM for
the given command will be displayed in the text area.
5. Every time the response message will be appended at the end, so using the scroll bar you can
see all messages
6. To insert an error and see whether the modem catches it, click on the ‘Insert Bit Error’ button
To stop testing:
1. Disable one of the IDU BERT mode.
a. Click on one command (East Disable or West Disable).
b. This will cause this IDU to generate buzzer noise.
2. Disable the other IDU BERT mode, this should silence the buzzer noise.
Number of Bits, Bit Errors, and BER will be accumulated until the BERTs are disabled, or the IDUs are
power cycled, which will clear the BERT mode.
Note
The MODEM may generate unsolicited messages without any command being sent from this screen.
These messages are also appended in the text area.
To copy & save the response messages:

1. Click inside the text area.
2. Press Ctrl+A and Ctrl+C.
3. Open notepad (or any text editor) and press Ctrl+V.
4. Save the file.
3.3.40 - Loopback
Description
This screen enables the user to start or stop Loopback.
Note
ODUs do not support RF loopback.
To perform loopback tests proceed as follows:
1. Navigate to Analysis/Loopback.
2. Select the type of loopback (Local LIU, Local Modem or Remote LIU).
3. If Local or Remote LIU is selected then select the LIU type from the drop down option.
4. Select the duration of the loopback.
5. Press the start Button to start loopback.
6. If loopback is running, press the stop button to stop it.
3.3.41 - Logout
Description
The page shown above enables the user to logout from the Web Interface. In the case of Internet
Explorer, the logout link will close the browser. For other browsers, the user may have to close and
reopen the browser.
3.4 - FTP UPLOAD PROCEDURES

Each User Interface Screen is described in the following sections.
3.4.1 - 4.1 FTP Upload Procedures

Use an FTP client and connect to the IDU via IP address.
3.4.2 - 4.2 Windows FTP Client

1. Enter the command ’ftp <IDU IP address>’.
2. Enter the administrator username and password when prompted.
3. Set the mode to binary by entering ’bin’.
4. To upload the file, enter the command ’put <filename>’.
5. Exit.
3.4.3 - Graphical FTP Client (IE: Filezilla)

1. Use the following parameters to connect:
a. Host: <IDU IP address>
b. Username: Administrator username
c. Password: Administrator password
2. Set FTP client to binary mode.
3. Set time out detection to 999 seconds.
4. Make sure the “use multiple connections to transfer files” option is not used.
5. Drag and drop/copy the file from the PC to the IDU.
6. Exit the FTP client.
TROUBLESHOOTING
4. TROUBLESHOOTING
4.1 - INTRODUCTION
This chapter provides information on interpreting LED indicators, GUI screens and gives procedures for
unit replacement.
This chapter contains:
• Visual Inspection
• Troubleshooting Steps
• Alarms and Status Indication LED Description
• Typical GUI actions
• Replacing an ODU
• Replacing a module
• Replacing an IDU
Required test equipment

• Laptop Computer
• STM-1 Bit Error Rate Analyzer
• Digital voltmeter
4.2 - VISUAL INSPECTION

Before beginning any specific action on the SLF-A radio it is important to proceed to a visual inspection
and to note any discrepancy:
Visual Inspection Look for Actions

IDU to ODU Coaxial Cable Cracks, short circuits, moisture Clean or Repair
IDU and ODU Dust, Lightning Strike damages Clean or replace
Alarms (front panel and Pilot screen) All Green (except in 1+1 for the If red indicator, perform
standby modules) troubleshooting
Receive Signal Level (from Pilot Nominal value (installation data) Re align antenna, check remote
screen) terminal transmit power
DC Voltage Input Within specified range Replace power supply
Antenna mounting Tight mount Adjust
4.3 - TROUBLESHOOTING STEPS

The goal is to make a precise diagnostic of the problem, in order to determine the faulty unit, or to apply
corrective actions to avoid the problem to reappear.
4.3.1 - Define the symptom

This is generally made by the field technician: common symptoms are "the link is down", there are
excessive transmission errors", "there are alarms", …
These symptoms may be permanent (failure) or intermittent.
TROUBLESHOOTING
4.3.2 - Isolate the problem

Once the symptom has been defined, the faulty unit can be isolated using LED Indicators and GUI data.
SLF-A replacement units are the ODU, the IDU or modules.
The goal of this step is to determine what is the most probable unit to replace.
In some cases, the problem may be generated by the remote terminal, by external equipments (power
supply, bad interface signal levels…) or by the external environment (path obstruction, radio interferers,
severe climatic conditions…).
4.3.3 - Fix the problem

Once the problem has been isolated, it is important to understand the cause of the problem and to apply
corrective actions to avoid the problem to reappear.
TROUBLESHOOTING
4.4 - ALARMS AND STATUS INDICATION LED

The following table describe SLF-A alarms, LED status and severity.
Affected Alarm
Alarm Description LED to RED Severity
Component Code
Modem The specified Modem card Modem

Modem 11 Critical
Fault Lower has indicated a fault. Lower
Modem The Controller Card is

Comm unable to communicate Modem
Modem 12 Critical
Failure with the specified Modem Lower
Lower card.
The specified Modem

Modem
card has been removed
Card
Modem from the IDU (only if the N/A 13 Major
Removed
specified Modem card has
Lower
been enabled for use).
The specified Modem card

has been installed
Modem Card
into the IDU (only if the
Installed Modem N/A 14 Info
specified Modem card is not
Lower
enabled for use). Alarm is
raised then lowered.
The demodulation functional

components of the modem
have lost lock
Modem
Modem to the incoming signal. The N/A N/A Critical
Unlock Lower
data received
through the RF link is not
valid.
RSSI is approaching the

RSL Low
Modem minimum operational level N/A N/A Major
Lower
of the link.
Synthesizer
Modem synthesizer has
Unlock Modem N/A N/A Critical
unlocked.
Lower
The signal-to-noise ratio

SNR Low
Modem is below the minimum N/A N/A Major
Lower
operational level of the link.
Modem The specified Modem card Modem

Modem 16 Critical
Fault Upper has indicated a fault. Upper
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Affected Alarm
Component Code
Modem The Controller Card is

Comm Modem unable to communicate with Modem Upper 17 Critical
Failure Upper the specified Modem card.

Modem Card has been removed from the
Removed Modem IDU (only if the specified N/A 18 Major
Upper Modem card has been
enabled for use).

Modem Card has been installed into the
Installed Modem IDU (only if the specified N/A 19 Info
Upper Modem card is not enabled
for use).
The demodulation functional

components of the modem
Modem have lost lock to the
Modem N/A N/A Critical
Unlock Upper incoming signal. The data
received through the RF link
is not valid.
RSSI is approaching the

RSL Low
Modem minimum operational level N/A N/A Major
Upper
of the link.
The signal-to-noise ratio is

SNR Low
Modem below the minimum N/A N/A Major
Upper
operational level of the link.
Synthesizer Modem synthesizer has

Modem N/A N/A Critical
Unlock Upper unlocked.
The Fan rotational speed is

too low. (Controller card
Fan Failure Controller Controller 21 Major
LED flashed red rather than
orange).
The CPU has detected a

Controller fault in the controller card.
Controller Controller 22 Critical
Card Fault (Controller card LED flashes
red rather than orange).
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Affected Alarm
Component Code
The CPU has detected a
low-battery voltage
Low Battery
Controller condition. (Controller card Controller 23 Info
Voltage
LED flashes red rather than
orange).
The Power Supply card has
indicated a fault. No LED light:
Note: When both power either or both -
Power Supply Power supply modules are 48V or 5V
31 Critical
Fault Lower Supply installed, the LED will turn not present
to red on the faulty supply Red LED: 3.3V
when either the +5V or the - not present
48V is not present.
Power
Supply The specified Power
Power
Card Supply card has been N/A 32 Major
Supply
Removed removed from the IDU.
Lower
The Power Supply card has

indicated a fault. No LED light:
Note: When both power either or both -
Power Supply Power supply modules are 48V or 5V
36 Critical
Fault Upper Supply installed, the LED will turn not present
to red on the faulty supply Red LED: 3.3V
when either the +5V or the - not present
48V is not present.
Power
Supply The specified Power
Power
Card Supply card has been N/A 37 Major
Supply
Removed removed from the IDU.
Upper
Master The Master IO card has
IO Card MasterIO been removed from the N/A 41 Critical
Removed IDU.
There is no cable detected
Ethernet
at either Ethernet payload
Payload MasterIO IO 42 Critical
on IO card (only if Ethernet
Disconnect
mode enabled).
The Mini IO card has been
Mini IO Card removed from the IDU (only
MiniIO IO 46 Critical
Removed if Mini IO card has been
enabled for use).
The Mini IO card has been
Mini IO Card installed into the IDU (only
MiniIO IO 47 Info
Installed if Mini IO card is noted
enabled for use).
The Expansion IO card has
Expansion IO been removed from the IDU
Card ExpIO (only if the Expansion IO N/A 26 Critical
Removed card has been enabled for
use).
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Affected Alarm
Component Code
The Expansion IO card has
been installed into the IDU
Expansion IO
ExpIO (only if the Expansion IO Expansion IO 27 Info
Card Installed
card is not enabled for
use).
There is either no cable
detected at the specified
E1/T1 channel port on IO IO when 116
Card or there is an AIS Expansion IO 51-58
T1/E1
condition detected (only for when 17-32 (1-16)
Channel MasterIO Critical
active T1/E1 channels). If Turn LED 61-68
Alarm Ch x
both conditions are present, orange rather (1732)
then the disconnect alarm than RED
shall take precedence over
the AIS alarm.
The user has selected a

T1/E1 Test
MasterIO T1/E1 test mode (loopback N/A 59 Info
Mode
or TX Data).
This alarm shall be set

when the user enables
BERT/LB/ either BERT, Loopback, or
CW Test MasterIO CW mode, and cleared N/A 69 Info
Mode when all BERT, Loopback
and CW modes are
disabled.
The ODU has indicated a
fault condition. Fault
ODU Fault
ODU detection via polling of N/A 71 Critical
Lower
ODU or unsolicited
message, if supported.
The IDU is unable to
communicate with the
ODU. This could be a
ODU Comm
ODU problem with the ODU or a N/A 72 Critical
Failure Lower
problem with the cable
connecting the ODU to the
IDU.
The ODU has indicated a

ODU Fault
ODU fault condition or unsolicited N/A 73 Critical
Upper
message, if supported.
The IDU is unable to

communicate with the
ODU. This could be a
ODU Comm
ODU problem with the ODU or a N/A 74 Critical
Failure Upper
problem with the cable
connecting the ODU to the
IDU.
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Affected Alarm
Component Code
Protection MODEM/ This alarm shall be set then N/A 75 Major
Switch ODU cleared when a TX
protection switch occurs
during 1+1 hot standby
operation.
East ATPC ODU The IDU is unable to N/A 76 Info
TX at Max increase the TX Power as
Power requested by remote IDU
maximum power being
reached.
West ATPC ODU The IDU is unable to N/A 78 Info
TX at Max increase the TX Power as
Power requested by remote IDU
due to maximum power
being reached.
Link Fault IDU Failed to receive link N/A 81 Critical
heartbeat from remote IDU
via Radio Overhead (ROH)
channel.
Remote IDU Link Partner IDU indicating N/A 82 Info

Fault it has a fault condition.
Local IDU receives remote
IDU.
Encryption IDU Data is not being N/A 83 Critical
Failure decrypted properly due to
encryption key mismatch
between link partners.
Encryption IDU Only one IDU has data N/A 84 Major
OneWay encryption enabled.
External External The external Alarm 1 input N/A 91 Info
Alarm 1 has been activated.
Remote Remote The remote IDU has N/A 95 Major
IDU Alarm IDU indicated an alarm
condition.
Remote Remoter The remote IDU has N/A 96 Info
IDU External indicated its external alarm
External input 1 has been activated.
Alarm 1
Remote Remote The remote IDU has N/A 97 Info
Alarm 2
Remote Remote The remote IDU has N/A 98 Info
Alarm 3
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Affected Alarm
Component Code
Remote IDU The remote IDU has
Remote
External indicated its external alarm N/A 99 Info
External
Alarm 4 input 4 has been activated.
STM Loss of The SDH/SONET clock has
IDU N/A Solid Critical
Clock lost lock.
STM The SDH/SONET has a
RS_LOS Loss of Signal Defect.
The SDH/SONET Mux/
STM RS_B1 IDU N/A Solid Major
Demux has a B1 Defect.
The SDH/SONET Mux/
STM
IDU Demux has a Loss of N/A Solid Critical
RS_LOF
Frame Defect.
The SDH/SONET Mux/
STM
IDU Demux has a Out of Frame N/A Solid Critical
RS_OOF
Defect.
The SDH/SONET Mux/
STM RS_TIM IDU Demux has a Trace N/A Solid Major
Identifier Mismatch Defect.
The SDH/SONET Mux/
Demux has detected an
STM MSAIS IDU N/A Solid Critical
AIS at the Multiplexer
Level.
The SDH/SONET Mux/
Demux has detected a
STM MSREI IDU N/A Solid Major
Remote Error at the
Multiplexer Level.
The SDH/SONET Mux/
Demux has detected an
STM MSRDI IDU N/A Solid Major
Remote Defect at the
Multiplexer Level.
The SDH/SONET Mux/
STM MS_B2 IDU Demux has a B2 Defect at N/A Solid Major
the Multiplex level.
The SDH/SONET Mux/
STM AUAIS x IDU Demux has detected an N/A Solid Critical
AIS at the AU Level.
The SDH/SONET Mux/
STM AULOP Demux has detected an
x Loss of Pointer Defect at
the AU Level.
The SDH/SONET Mux/
STM HP-
IDU Demux HP number ‘x’ is N/A Solid Major
UNEQ x
Unequipped.
The SDH/SONET Mux/
STM HPTIM
IDU Demux HP number ‘x’ has N/A Solid Major
x
a Trace Identifier Mismatch.
The SDH/SONET Mux/
STM HPREI
x
a Remote Error Indication.
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Affected Alarm
Component Code
The SDH/SONET Mux/
STM HPRDI
x
a Remote Defect Indication.
The SDH/SONET Mux/
STM HPPLM
IDU Demux HP number ‘x’ has N/A Solid Critical
x
a Path Identifier Mismatch.
The SDH/SONET Mux/
STM HP_B3
x
a CRC Error.
The SDH/SONET Mux/
STM TULOM
IDU Demux TU number ‘x’ has N/A Solid Critical
lkm
a Loss of Multiframe.
The SDH/SONET Mux/
STM TUAIS
lkm
an AIS.
The SDH/SONET Mux/
STM TULOP
lkm
a Loss of Pointer Defect.
The SDH/SONET Mux/
STM LP-
IDU Demux LP number ‘x’ is N/A Solid Major
UNEQ lkm
Unequipped.
The SDH/SONET Mux/
STM LPTIM
IDU Demux LP number ‘x’ has a N/A Solid Major
lkm
Trace Identifier Mismatch.
The SDH/SONET Mux/
STM LPREI
lkm
Remote Error Indication.
The SDH/SONET Mux/
STM LPRDI
lkm
Remote Defect Indication.
The SDH/SONET Mux/
STM LPPLM
IDU Demux LP number ‘x’ has a N/A Solid Critical
lkm
Path Identifier Mismatch.
The SDH/SONET Mux/
STM LPRFI
IDU Demux LP number ‘x’ has a N/A Solid Critical
lkm
Remote Fault Indication.
The SDH/SONET Mux/
STM LPBIP2
lkm
CRC Error.
IDU Power- Indicates the IDU has been
IDU N/A Solid Info
Up powered-on.
Indicates the IDU has been

IDU Reboot IDU N/A Solid Info
re-booted.
Indicates the system time is

NTP Update IDU N/A Solid Info
updated via NTP.
When the FPGA image(s)
FPGA does not match the
Mismatch installed Master IO card,
this alarm shall be set.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Affected Alarm
Component Code
FPGA When the FPGA
Programming IDU programming fails, this N/A Solid Critical
Failure alarm shall be set.
When the local IDU
Reconfigura
IDU configuration fails then N/A Solid Info
tion Failure
lower this alarm.
When the FPGA initiates a
East PDH
PDH Ring Protection
Protection IDU N/A Solid Major
Switch this Alarm shall be
Switch
set.
When the FPGA initiates a
West PDH
PDH Ring Protection
Protection IDU N/A Solid Major
Switch this Alarm shall be
Switch
set.
Remote The software initiates a
Protection IDU Remote Protection Switch N/A Solid Major
Switch due to a one way link.
The SFP module has been
SFP Module
MasterIO installed into the IDU (only MasterIO N/A Info
Installed
if GigE card is installed).
The SFP module has been
SFP Module
MasterIO removed from the IDU (only MasterIO N/A Info
Removed
if GigE card is installed).
SFP Module The SFP module fault (only
MasterIO MasterIO N/A Major
TX Fault if GigE card is installed).
There is no cable detected
SFP Payload at the SFP module (only if
MasterIO MasterIO N/A Info
Disconnect Ethernet mode enabled and
GigE card installed).
The specified operating
IDU
temperature of the IDU has
Temperature IDU N/A N/A Info
exceeded the upper or
out of Range
lower temperature limit.
ODU East temperature of the East
Temperature ODU ODU has exceeded the N/A N/A Info
Out Of Range upper or lower temperature
limit.
ODU West temperature of the West
Temperature ODU ODU has exceeded the N/A N/A Info
Out Of Range upper or lower temperature
limit.
When the system detects
ODU Mode
that the ODU operational
Not IDU N/A N/A Critical
mode is not authorized
Authorized
during bootup.
When the system detects
IDU Mode
that the IDU operational
Not IDU N/A N/A Critical
mode is not authorized
Authorized
during bootup.
TROUBLESHOOTING
4.4.1 - Direct and Indirect Alarms

There are two types of alarm:
• Direct alarms which occur when there is a fault on the unit (i.e. transmit frequency alarm)
• Indirect alarms caused by a failure from some other module, or by a missing unit or by a
propagation problem (RSL alarm, BER alarm, demodulation alarm….)
To determine the cause of an indirect alarm, it is necessary to analyze all possible causes which can
cause such an alarm, and to select the most probable.
4.5 - TYPICAL GUI SCREENS IN CASE OF PROBLEM

The following screens are representative to typical problems which could happen.
4.5.1 - Cannot access IDU using IP

• Verify the IP Address or Hostname of the IDU
• Determine if the terminal is up by pinging the IDU
• Check your PC’s Network Configuration
• Check Cables
4.5.2 - ODU is not properly connected

If one of the two ODUs of a 1+0 link is not connected, the following screens appear at each end of
the link:
TROUBLESHOOTING
Transmitter 'ERROR' is displayed on the local GUI screen, while remote ODU Transmitter is
'ACTIVE'
A red RSL alarm is displayed on the remote screen, while local screen has no RSL indication.
In this case, check cable between local IDU and ODU, and replace ODU if the problem persists.
4.5.3 - Link is broken

The local radio is operating, but there is no communication with the remote terminal: verify remote
terminal configuration, antenna alignment, radio path obstructions. A typical screen is given below:
4.5.4 - RSL Alarm

The link is established with a too low receive level causing RSL alarm. Check antenna alignment,
or a propagation problem.
TROUBLESHOOTING
4.6 - REPLACING AN ODU

To replace an ODU it is necessary to apply the following procedure:
1- Disconnect the ODU cable from the IDU

2- Note ODU polarization and remove ODU from its support (antenna, coupler or remote mount)
3- Install a new ODU according to installation procedure, in the same polarization.
4- Connect ODU cable and protect ODU connector with isolation tape
5- Connect the ODU cable to the IDU
4.7 - REPLACING A MODULE IN THE IDU

All IDU modules are hot swappable.
1- Disconnect all cables connected to the module
2- Remove the corresponding thumb screws from the chassis, and place them in the front panel
threaded holes of the module
3- Pull off the module
4- Replace it by a new one.
5- Attach the module with the thumb screws and connect the cable(s)
.
4.8 - REPLACING AN IDU

Use the installation procedure in chapter 1.
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
5. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
5.1 - INTRODUCTION
The SAGEM-LINK F range of microwave radio links provides highly reliable point to point
communication with low installation costs in different frequency bands. The SAGEM-LINK F-A is
dedicated to SDH transmission (1xSTM-1 or 2xSTM-1). This version uses the same ODUs than SLF
high capacity family (Gigabit Ethernet, Super PDH).
SAGEM-LINK F-A equipment is available in unprotected 1+0 configuration or in protected 1+1

configuration (hot standby, space diversity, frequency diversity).
• Main telecommunication bands covered: 6, 7, 8, 11, 13, 15, 18, 23, 26, 32 and 38 GHz
• Capacity: 1xSTM-1 or 2xSTM-1
• Modulation: 128QAM
• Radio channel: 28 MHz, 56 MHz
• Integrated BER and receive signal level measurement
• Wide transmit power range in steps of 1 dB
• Automatic Tx Power Control (ATPC algorithm)
• Synthesizer frequency step: 250 kHz
• Full software control
• Full compliance with ETSI standards
Other features available:

• 1 Wayside 10/100BaseT Ethernet channel
• 4 external alarm inputs and 2 configurable relay outputs
• 1 management interface with two 10/100BaseT Ethernet ports connected by an integrated switch
• 1 VT100 configuration RS232 interface
• 1 RS232/RS422 Data Orderwire Channel
5.2 - DESCRIPTION
5.2.1 - System composition

All SAGEM-LINK F-A configurations are built from standard units installed in a 19" 1U chassis.
• An IDU (Indoor Unit) composed of several modules:

• Modem: two types of modem are available: Standard modem which supports radio channels
of 28 MHz, and wideband modem which supports 28 MHz radio channels and 56 MHz
channels (necessary for 2xSTM-1 transmission).
• STM-1 I/O Module. Optical or Electrical interfaces
• 2xSTM-1 Card
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
• An ODU (Outdoor Unit) providing the cable interface with the IDU and supporting the frequency
radio circuits (synthesizers, transmitter, receiver).
A 1+0 terminal using an integrated antenna is presented on Figure 5-1 and a 1+1 terminal using a
coupler is presented on Figure 5-2.
Integrated antenna
ODU
Controller
IDU
Power Supply Master I/O 1xSTM-1 Modem
Figure 5-1 - SAGEM-LINK F-A 1+0 terminal
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
Main
ODU
Integrated antenna
Standby ODU
1+1 coupler
Redundant Power
Supply Redundant modem
IDU Main modem
Figure 5-2 - SAGEM-LINK F-A 1+1 Terminal (HSB)
5.2.2 - IDU versions

The list of available IDUs is given in APPENDIX 2.
5.2.3 - IDU Modules

The list of IDU modules is given in APPENDIX 2.
5.2.4 - ODU Versions
SAGEM-LINK F-A equipment is available in frequency bands 6 GHz, 7 GHz, 8 GHz, 11 GHz, 13 GHz,
15 GHz, 18 GHz, 23 GHz, 26 GHz, 32 GHz and 38 GHz.
Each frequency band is divided into several sub-bands. For each sub-band, there is one Low Band
ODU and one high band ODU.
The complete list of ODUs is given in APPENDIX 2
The ODU minimum and maximum frequencies indicated in this list correspond to the diplexer useful
bandwidth.
The minimum and maximum channel frequencies depend on the channel occupied bandwidth and
therefore on the capacity and the modulation used.
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
The following diagram summarizes the rules used to determine the minimum and maximum depending
on the channel type used: see figure below.
Fmin (ODU) Fmax (ODU)
ODU bandwidth
Fmin56 = FminODU+20 Fmax56 = FmaxODU-20

56 MHz radio channel
20 MHz 20 MHz
Fmin28 = FminODU+10 Fmax28 = FmaxODU-10
28 MHz radio channel
10 MHz 10 MHz
Figure 5-3 - Minimum and maximum channel frequencies
• For a 56 MHz radio channel, the minimum frequency is: FminODU + 20 MHz and the maximum
frequency is: FmaxODU -20 MHz
• For a 28 MHz radio channel, the minimum frequency is: FminODU + 10 MHz and the maximum
frequency is: FmaxODU -10 MHz
5.3 - SAGEM-LINK F-A FEATURES
5.3.1 - SAGEM-LINK F-A Block Diagram

The block diagram of a SAGEM-LINK F-A in 1+0 Configuration is given in Figure 5-4.
5.3.1.1 - IDU features
The IDU major functions can be summarized as follows:
• I/O Processing –1xSTM-1, or 2xSTM-1 capacities can be proposed, if 1xSTM-1 module, or

2xSTM-1 card are installed
• Switch/Framing - The IDU includes an Ethernet Switch and a proprietary Framer that are
designed to support 1+1 protection switching, ring architecture routing, and overall network
control functions.
• Network Processor – The SLF-A IDU includes a Network Processor which performs SNMP
and Network Management functions
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
• Modem/IF - The SLF-A Modem performs forward-error-correction (FEC) encoding, PSK/QAM

modulation and demodulation, equalization, and FEC decoding functions. The IF chain provides
a 350 MHz carrier and receives a 140 MHz carrier. The multiplexer function is built into an
appliqué that resides in the Modem/IF Module. Two modems can be used for 1+1 protection or
ring architectures
• Power Supply - The IDU power supply accepts -48 Vdc and supplies the IDU and ODU with
power. A second redundant power supply may be added as an optional module
The block diagram of the SAGEM-LINK F-A in 1+0 configuration is given below. In 1+1 configuration,
power supply module, modem, and ODU are redunded.
Backplane
MODEM
Controller Master I/O Modem
ASIC
FRAMER
Power Power CPU
Supply Supply Uplink Downlink
QAM Mod QAM Demod
#1 #2 350 MHz 140 MHz
-48 V
IDU ASK Mod ASK Dem
19600 bit/s 19600
Data 5.5 MHz 10 MHz

Alarms 10/100BaseT 1xSTM-1
Switch In/out Ethernet Orderwire I/O
Module
Serial
-48VDC -48VDC STM-1
NMS1 NMS2 Ethernet 64 kbps
External Wayside
10/100 BaseT
Alarms ODU
Ethernet
Antenna
Figure 5-4 - SAGEM-LINK F-A block diagram (1+0 configuration)
5.3.1.2 - ODU features
The ODU, which is capacity independent, is an integrated unit consisting of:

• The IDU cable Interface which is the reverse of the modem interface:
- Power supply input (-48 V)
- 350 MHz transmit IF input
- Uplink telemetry (5.5 MHz)
- 140 MHz Receive IF output
- Downlink telemetry (10 MHz)
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
• The transmitter which includes two frequency conversions. The frequency synthesis step is 250
kHz
• The duplexer filter
• The receiver including two frequency conversions (140 MHz IF output)
• The ODU power supply
• The microcontroller which controls the ODU and communicates with the IDU
5.4 - PROTECTED CONFIGURATIONS

Three protected configurations are available: 1+1 hot standby, 1+1 space diversity and 1+1 frequency
diversity.
5.4.1 - 1+1 hot standby (HSB)
Main C C Main
Main O O Main
Modem
ODU ODU Modem
U U
P P
IDU L L IDU
Standby E E Standby
Standby Standby
R R ODU
Modem ODU Modem
Figure 5-5 - 1+1 hot standby configuration
The 1+1 HSB configuration involves the following principles:
• The main and standby ODU operate at the same frequency and are connected to a single
antenna with a coupler (6 dB or 3 dB coupling),
• When one transmitter is in traffic, the other is in mute position,
• Both receivers are operational,
• Transmitter and receiver switch controls are independent.
• The transmitter and receiver switches are controlled by the local terminal information. In normal
operation, the remote terminal does not control the local terminal switch.
• Manual switching (forcing) is available via the Pilot software
• The receiver switch has a hitless feature: error-free switching under some conditions.
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
5.4.2 - 1+1 space diversity
Main Main
Main Main
Modem
ODU ODU Modem
INT4 INT4
Standby Standby Standby Standby
Modem ODU ODU Modem
Figure 5-6 - 1+1 space diversity configuration
1+1 space diversity is hot standby configuration, without coupler and with two antennas per terminal.
5.4.3 - 1+1 frequency diversity
F1 / F1
Modem
ODU ODU Modem
1 1 1 1
l
INT4 INT4
F2 / F2
Modem ODU ODU Modem
2 2
2 2
Figure 5-7 - 1+1 frequency diversity configuration with 2 antennas per terminal
OR
Modem
ODU ODU Modem
1 1 Fa / F'a 1 1
V V
INT4 H H INT4
Fb / F'b
Modem ODU ODU Modem
2 2
2 2
Figure 5-8 - 1+1 frequency diversity configuration with dual polarized antenna
In frequency diversity mode, there is no switching at the transmit side. The two transmitters transmit
permanently at two different frequencies. Switching is carried out only on the receive data.
APPENDIX 1- SAGEM-LINK F-A SPECIFICATIONS
General characteristics
Versions and configurations Frequency bands 6L, 6H, 7, 8, 11, 13, 15, 18, 23, 26, 32,
38 GHz
Capacity 1xSTM-1, 2xSTM-1
Protection 1+0 Unprotected

1+1 Hot standby (HSB)
1+1 Space or frequency diversity
Applicable ETSI standards All bands EN 302 217
Frequency bands 6 GHz (6L) 5.9 GHz - 6.4 GHz

6 GHz (6H) 6.4 GHz - 7.1 GHz
7 GHz 7.1 GHz - 7.7GHz
8 GHz 7.7 GHz - 8.5 GHz
11 GHz 10.7 GHz - 11.7 GHz
13 GHz 12.75 GHz - 13.25 GHz
15 GHz 14.4 GHz - 15.35 GHz
18 GHz 17.7 GHz - 19.7 GHz
23 GHz 21.2 GHz - 23.6 GHz
26 GHz 24.5 GHz - 26.5 GHz
32 GHz 31.8 GHz - 33.4 GHz
38 GHz 37 GHz - 39.5 GHz
Duplex spacing 6 GHz (6L) 240, 252.04 MHz

6 GHz (6H) 340 MHz
7 GHz 154, 160, 161, 168, 196, 245 MHz,
8 GHz 119, 126, 151.614, 208, 266, 311.32 MHz
11 GHz 490, 500, 530 MHz
13 GHz 266 MHz
15 GHz 315, 420, 475, 490, 640, 644, 728 MHz
18 GHz 1010, 1560 MHz
23 GHz 1008, 1200, 1232 MHz
26 GHz 800, 1008 MHz
32 GHz 812 MHz
38 GHz 700, 1260 MHz
Modulation 128QAM
Tx-Tx spacing 28 MHz, 56 MHz
Error-correcting code Reed Solomon With or without interleaver

(software control)
Frequency agility Every 250 kHz within the ODU frequency range (refer to APPENDIX 2)
Transmitter characteristics
Output power
Measured at ODU Output
Tolerance ± 2 dB (±1.5 dB at Pmax)
6, 7, 8 GHz 24 dBm
11 GHz 21 dBm
13, 15 GHz 18 dBm
18 GHz 17 dBm
23, 26 GHz 17 dBm
32 GHz 16 dBm
38 GHz 16 dBm
Minimum power
6, 7, 8 GHz 9 dBm
11 GHz 6 dBm
13, 15 GHz 3 dBm
18, 23, 26 GHz 2 dBm
32, 38 GHz 1 dBm
Power step 1 dB
Automatic Tx Power Control

(ATPC algorithm)
Dynamic range 15 dB max*
Output power with Transmit <-50 dBm

Mute
Frequency step 250 kHz
Frequency stability ± 10 ppm
(*) Note: Within ODU transmit power range (Max Power – Min Power)
Receiver characteristics
Maximum non destructive level at ODU input -10 dBm

-6
Maximum level for BER < 10 -22 dBm
-6
Receive thresholds for BER < 10 28 MHz radio channel 56 MHz radio channel
1+0, 1+1 SD, 1+1 FD, ODU access
6, 7, 8, 11, 13, 15, 18, 23, 26 -69 dBm -66 dBm
GHz
32 GHz -68 dBm -65 dBm
38 GHz -67 dBm -64 dBm
1+1 coupler losses - 3 dB (channel 1/channel 2) 3.5 dB / 3.5 dB
1+1 coupler losses - 6 dB (channel 1/channel 2) 2 dB / 6.5 dB
-12 -6
Residual error rate < 10 when RSL is between 10 and 35 dB above the threshold at 10 (EN 302 217
2-1 - §6.5.1)
Analog RSSI voltage (ODU BNC connector) 4.5 V at –20 dBm; 0.1 V at –90 dBm, monotone curve
Variation law: RSL (dBm) = 15.77 VBNC-91.58
RSSI voltage accuracy ± 3 dB
RSL indication accuracy (from the GUI) ± 3 dB
STM-1 access
Optical Interface Compatible with single mode fiber 1310nm. Compliant with :
SDH STM-1 S1.1 as set forth in ITU-T G.957, G.958 and G.825
SONET OC-3 IR-1 as set forth in BELLCORE GR-253-CORE
Connector Type : SC
Electrical Interface Compatible with STM-1, 155.22 Mbit/s as per ITU-T Rec. G.703 section 15.
Connector : BNC Female
Wayside and network management interfaces

Alarm relays (outputs) 2 DB15 HD
External alarms (inputs) 4 “
Wayside (option) 10/100BaseT Ethernet interface RJ45
Data Orderwire RS422 (64kbps) / RS232 (19.2 kbps) RJ45
Serial interface PC access RS232 DB15 HD
Network management 2 x 10/100BaseT Ethernet interfaces 2xRJ45 Integrated hub
Mechanical characteristics
Dimensions
IDU 1U, 19-inch: 44.5(H) x 445 (W) x 238.5 (D) mm
ODU Diameter: 267 mm, depth: 89 mm
Weight
IDU 3.4 kg (max)
ODU 5 kg
Installation
IDU 19-inch rack
ODU 50 to 115 mm diameter poles (with specific remote mount)
IDU-ODU interconnection
1+0 1 coaxial cable
1+1 2 coaxial cables
Impedance 50 Ω
Length Compatible with losses at 350 MHz < 10 dB
Examples
Type RG8/U (3/8") < 130 m
Type RG8/X (1/4") < 80 m
Power consumption
Input voltage -39 V to -59 V
Power consumption 1+0 IDU ≤ 35 W (typical 30 W)

1+1 IDU ≤ 70 W (typical 60 W)
ODU ≤ 52 W (typical 45 W)
Environmental characteristics
Environmental conditions
IDU EN 300 019-1-3 class 3.1
ODU EN 300 019-1-4 class 4.1
Temperature range IDU -5°C to +45°C

ODU -33 °C to +55°C
Storage conditions (equipment EN 300 019-1-1 class 1.1

packed)
Transport conditions (equipment EN 300 019-1-2 class 2.3

packed)
Electromagnetic compatibility EN 301 489-1/4
APPENDIX 2- SAGEM-LINK F-A REFERENCES
IDU List
The following table contains all available SLF-A IDUs
Sagem
Model Description
P/N
253197331 IDU-A STM1-N-o 1+0, 28 MHz, 1xSTM-1 Optical interface
253197344 IDU-A STM1-N-e 1+0, 28 MHz, 1xSTM-1 Electrical Interface
253197352 IDU-A STM2-N-o 1+0, 56 MHz, 2xSTM-1 Optical Interface
253197365 IDU-A STM2-N-e 1+0, 56 MHz, 2xSTM-1 Electrical Interface
253197373 IDU-A STM2-N-s 1+0, 56 MHz, 2xSTM1 SFP interface
253197386 IDU-A STM1-P-o 1+1, 28 MHz, 1xSTM-1 Optical interface
253197394 IDU-A STM1-P-e 1+1, 28 MHz, 1xSTM-1 Electrical Interface
253197406 IDU-A STM2-P-o 1+1, 56 MHz, 2xSTM-1 Optical Interface
253197419 IDU-A STM2-P-e 1+1, 56 MHz, 2xSTM-1 Electrical Interface
253197427 IDU-A STM2-P-s 1+1, 56 MHz, 2xSTM1 SFP interface
Table A2-1 - SLF-A IDUs
Modules List
The following table contains all available SLF-A IDU modules.
Sagem P/N Model Modules Description
253195994 SLF-A-CHA Chassis

253196235 SLF-A-MIO-STD Master I/O
253196045 SLF-A-IO-STM1-OP 1xSTM1 Optical IO
253196053 SLF-A-IO-STM1-EL 1xSTM1 Electrical IO
253196074 SLF-A-IO-2STM1-OP 2xSTM1 optical IO
253196149 SLF-A-IO-2STM1-EL 2xSTM1 Electrical IO
253196152 SLF-A-IO-2STM1-SF 2xSTM1 SFP IO
253196024 SLF-A-CTRL Controller
253196181 SLF-A-MOD MODEM 1xSTM1
253196194 SLF-A-MOD-W MODEM 2xSTM1
253196032 SLF-A-PSU Power Supply
Table A2-2 - SLF-A IDUs Modules
References of SAGEM-LINK F-A ODUs

Transmit frequencies (1) Duplex
spacing
Type Reference Description
Min. Freq. Max. Freq. (MHz)
(MHz) (MHz)
6 GHz ODUs
UHB06-A240-01-00 253086728 ODU SLH 06GHZ TR A240 LO B1 5 925,0 6 025,0 240
UHH06-A240-01-00 253086749 ODU SLH 06GHZ TR A240 HI B1 6 175,0 6 275,0 240


7 GHz ODUs


UHB07-B161-01-00 252957717 ODU SLH 07GHZ TR B161 LO B1 7 417,0 7 480,0 161
UHH07-B161-01-00 252957720 ODU SLH 07GHZ TR B161 HI B1 7 578,0 7 641,0 161

spacing
(MHz) (MHz)
UHB07-C161-01-00 253086989 ODU SLH 07GHZ TR C161 LO B1 7 114,0 7 177,0 161
UHH07-C161-01-00 253086992 ODU SLH 07GHZ TR C161 HI B1 7 275,0 7 338,0 161
UHB07-D161-01-00 253087064 ODU SLH 07GHZ TR D161 LO B1 7 239,0 7 302,0 161
UHH07-D161-01-00 253087072 ODU SLH 07GHZ TR D161 HI B1 7 400,0 7 463,0 161
UHB07-E161-01-00 253087171 ODU SLH 07GHZ TR E161 LO B1 7 414,0 7 477,0 161
UHH07-E161-01-00 253087192 ODU SLH 07GHZ TR E161 HI B1 7 575,0 7 638,0 161
UHB07-F161-01-00 253087262 ODU SLH 07GHZ TR F161 LO B1 7 539,0 7 602,0 161
UHH07-F161-01-00 253087275 ODU SLH 07GHZ TR F161 HI B1 7 700,0 7 763,0 161




spacing
(MHz) (MHz)
8 GHz ODUs
UHB08-A126-01-00 252957879 ODU SLH 08GHZ TR A126 LO B1 8 279,0 8 307,0 119 & 126
UHH08-A126-01-00 252957887 ODU SLH 08GHZ TR A126 HI B1 8 398,0 8 426,0 119 & 126




11 GHz ODUs

spacing
(MHz) (MHz)

13 GHz ODUs
15 GHz ODUs




spacing
(MHz) (MHz)



18 GHz ODUs
UHB18-1010-01-00 252951038 ODU SLH 18GHZ TR 1010 LO B1 17 685,0 17 985,0 1010
UHH18-1010-01-00 252951046 ODU SLH 18GHZ TR 1010 HI B1 18 695,0 18 995,0 1010

23 GHz ODUs



spacing
(MHz) (MHz)

26 GHz ODUs

32 GHz ODUs
38 GHz ODUs

Note 1: the minimum and maximum frequencies in these tables correspond to the ODU diplexer bandwidth
transmission side, not channel frequencies. The channel frequencies available depend on the selected channel
occupied bandwidth.
The frequency of the first channel is equal to the minimum diplexer frequency + half the band corresponding to
the transmitted spectrum. The frequency of the last channel is equal to the maximum diplexer frequency - half
the band corresponding to the transmitted spectrum.
The band corresponding to the transmitted spectrum is 40 MHz for a 56 MHz Tx/Tx spacing, 20 MHz for a 28
MHz Tx/Tx spacing (see also section 5.2.4 -).
253 230 884-A / 3 000 333 226 R11 000-01 / May 2009 Issue 01
Energy & Telecom Business Unit

Headquarters: Le Ponant de Paris
Sagem Communications SAS
www.sagem-communications.com
27, rue Leblanc - 75015 Paris - FRANCE
All rights reserved. The information and specifications included are subject to change without prior notice. Sagem Communications tries to ensure that all information in this document is correct, but does not accept liability for error or omission.
Non contractual document.
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Microwave Radio Links

Installation and Operation

(Each new edition supersedes the previous edition)

No. Date Change description Page

(3 000 333 226 R11 000-01)

FIGURE 1-1 - SLF-A IDU FRONT PANEL - 1+0, STM-1 CONFIGURATION.................................................................... 10

FIGURE 2-1 - SLF-A MODULES ................................................................................................................................ 29

FIGURE 3-1 - REMOTE TRANSMITTER ALGORITHM .................................................................................................... 66

FIGURE 5-1 - SAGEM-LINK F-A 1+0 TERMINAL ..................................................................................................... 103

TABLE 1-1 - CABLE REFERENCES FOR SAGEM-LINK F-A ........................................................................................ 24

TABLE 2-1 - USERNAMES AND PASSWORDS .............................................................................................................. 28

TABLE A2-1 - SLF-A IDUS .................................................................................................................................... 113

TABLE A2-2 - SLF-A IDUS MODULES..................................................................................................................... 113

The main topics covered are:

• Unpacking the Equipment

• IDU to ODU coaxial cable installation

• Connecting IDU to external equipment

• Powering up the system

1.2 - UNPACKING THE EQUIPMENT

The ODU box contains the ODU only.

1.3 - IDU PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION

1.3.1 - Front Panel Indicators with LED descriptions

Controller Status LED

Figure 1-1 - SLF-A IDU Front Panel - 1+0, STM-1 Configuration

Each module includes a LED which displays its status.

Modem Status LED is described in the following table.

1.3.2 - Front Panel Connections

Redundant NMS Ethernet Alarms/Serial

N/A N/A N/A N/A

Power Supply DC Input

Network Management Connectors

Ethernet Wayside Channel (option)

1+0 – 1xSTM-1 Configuration

Power Supply Master I/O 1xSTM-1 I/O Modem

Figure 1-3 - Modules required for an unprotected 1+0 configuration

Those five modules are:

1+1 – 1xSTM-1 Configurations

Redundant Power Supply Controller Redundant Modem

Power Supply Master I/O 1xSTM-1 I/O Modem

Figure 1-4 - Modules required for a protected 1+1 configuration

1+0 – 2xSTM-1 Configuration

Controller 2xSTM-1 I/O

Power Supply Master I/O Modem

Figure 1-5 - Modules required for a 2xSTM-1, 1+0 configuration

Those five modules are:

1+1 – 2xSTM-1 Configuration

1.3.4 - IDU Installation

Figure 1-6 - IDU Front Panel

1.4 - ANTENNA INSTALLATION

Antennas models depend on the frequency bands:

• 6 GHz (6L) → 5.9 - 6.4 GHz

• Minimum gain to achieve adequate link margin,

1.4.1 - Antenna mount

The following precautions must always be taken:

1.4.2 - Antenna Installation

1.5 - ODU INSTALLATION

1.5.1 - 1+0 Configuration with integrated antenna

Figure 1-7 - ODU SAGEM-LINK F with integrated antenna

Setting the polarization:

Vertical polarization Horizontal polarization

Figure 1-8 - Polarization setting in 1+0 configuration

1.5.2 - 1+0 Configuration with pole mount and standard antenna