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TRACER 6000 SERIES

Split System Manual

12806200L1 TRACER 6200 Modular Indoor Unit (IDU)

12806320L1A TRACER 6320 5.8 GHz Outdoor Unit (ODU) Plan A

12806320L1B TRACER 6320 5.8 GHz Outdoor Unit (ODU) Plan B

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About this Manual

This manual provides a complete description of the TRACER 6000 Series split system and system

software.The purpose of this manual is to provide the technician, system administrator, and manager

with general and specific information related to the planning, installation, operation, and maintenance of

the TRACER 6000 Series split systems. This manual is arranged so that needed information can be quickly

and easily found.

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TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual Revision History

Revision History

Document

Revision Date Description of Changes

A March 2005 Initial release of manual.

Notes provide additional useful information.

Cautions signify information that could prevent service interruption.

Warnings provide information that could prevent damage to the equipment or

endangerment to human life.

Safety Instructions TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual

Safety Instructions

When using your telephone equipment, please follow these basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of

fire, electrical shock, or personal injury:

1. Do not use this product near water, such as a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a

wet basement, or near a swimming pool.

2. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless-type) during an electrical storm. There is a remote

risk of shock from lightning.

3. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.

4. Use only the power cord, power supply, and/or batteries indicated in the manual. Do not dispose of

batteries in a fire. They may explode. Check with local codes for special disposal instructions.

Save These Important Safety Instructions

TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual FCC-Required Information

FCC-Required Information

Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant

to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful

interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates,

uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the

instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio frequencies. Operation of this equipment in a

residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the

interference at his own expense.

Radio Frequency Interface Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for an intentional radiator, pursuant to

Part 15, Subpart C of the FCC Rules. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency

energy. If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause interference to radio

communications.

The limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential situation.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment

does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment

on and off, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following

measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna of the affected radio or television.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the affected receiver.

• Connect the equipment and the affected receiver to power outlets on separate circuits.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Shielded cables must be used with this unit to ensure compliance with Class A FCC limits.

Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible

for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by ADTRAN could void the user’s

authority to operate the equipment.

FCC-Required Information TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual

FCC Output Power Restrictions

The FCC does not require licensing to implement this device. License-free operation in the industrial,

scientific, and medical band is documented in FCC Rules Part 15.247. It is the responsibility of the

individuals designing and implementing the radio system to assure compliance with any pertinent FCC

Rules and Regulations. This device must be professionally installed.

Exposure to Radio Frequency Fields

The TRACER 6320 is designed to operate at 5.8 GHz with 100 mW maximum transmit power.

This level of RF energy is below the Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) levels specified in FCC OET

65:97-01. The installation of high gain antenna equipment in the system configuration may create the

opportunity for exposure to levels higher than recommended for the general population at a distance less

than 15 feet (4.6 meter) from the center of the antenna. The following precautions must be taken during

installation of this equipment:

• The installed antenna must not be located in a manner that allows exposure of the general population to

the direct beam path of the antenna at a distance less than 15 feet (4.6 meters). Installation on towers,

masts, or rooftops not accessible to the general population is recommended; or

• Mount the antenna in a manner that prevents any personnel from entering the area within 15 feet (4.6

meter) from the front of the antenna.

• It is recommended that the installer place radio frequency hazard warnings signs on the barrier that

prevents access to the antenna.

• Prior to installing the antenna to the TRACER output, make sure the power is adjusted to the settings

specified in section 2 of this manual.

• During antenna installation, be sure that power to the TRACER equipment is turned off in order to

prevent any energy presence on the coaxial connector.

• During installation and alignment of the antenna, do not stand in front of the antenna assembly.

• During installation and alignment of the antenna, do not handle or touch the front of the antenna.

These simple precautions must be taken to prevent general population and installation personnel from

exposure to RF energy in excess of specified MPE levels.

This space reserved for international application notations.

Verify the antenna installation meets all regulations specified in the National Electric

Code (NEC) Article 810.

TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual

Warranty, Customer Service, Product Support Information, and Training

ADTRAN will repair and return this product within the warranty period if it does not meet its published

specifications or fails while in service. Warranty information can be found at www.adtran.com/warranty.

A return material authorization (RMA) is required prior to returning equipment to ADTRAN. For service,

RMA requests, training, or more information, use the contact information given below.

Repair and Return

If you determine that a repair is needed, please contact our Customer and Product Service (CaPS)

department to have an RMA number issued. CaPS should also be contacted to obtain information

regarding equipment currently in house or possible fees associated with repair.

Identify the RMA number clearly on the package (below address), and return to the following address:

Pre-Sales Inquiries and Applications Support

Your reseller should serve as the first point of contact for support. If additional pre-sales support is needed,

the ADTRAN Support website provides a variety of support services such as a searchable knowledge base,

latest product documentation, application briefs, case studies, and a link to submit a question to an

Applications Engineer. All of this, and more, is available at:

When needed, further pre-sales assistance is available by calling our Applications Engineering

Department.

CaPS Department (256) 963-8722

ADTRAN Customer and Product Service

901 Explorer Blvd. (East Tower)

Huntsville, Alabama 35806

RMA # _____________

http://support.adtran.com

Applications Engineering (800) 615-1176

TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual

Post-Sale Support

Your reseller should serve as the first point of contact for support. If additional support is needed, the

ADTRAN Support website provides a variety of support services such as a searchable knowledge base,

updated firmware releases, latest product documentation, service request ticket generation and

trouble-shooting tools. All of this, and more, is available at:

When needed, further post-sales assistance is available by calling our Technical Support Center. Please

have your unit serial number available when you call.

Maintenance Support

The ADTRAN Custom Extended Services (ACES) program offers multiple types and levels of

maintenance services which allow you to choose the kind of assistance you need. This support is available

at:

For questions, call the ACES Help Desk.

Training

The Enterprise Network (EN) Technical Training Department offers training on our most popular

products. These courses include overviews on product features and functions while covering applications

of ADTRAN's product lines. ADTRAN provides a variety of training options, including customized

training and courses taught at our facilities or at your site. For more information about training, please

contact your Territory Manager or the Enterprise Training Coordinator.

http://support.adtran.com

Technical Support (888) 4ADTRAN

http://www.adtran.com/aces

ACES Help Desk (888) 874-ACES (2237)

Training Phone (800) 615-1176, ext. 7500

Training Fax (256) 963-6700

Training Email training@adtran.com

Table of Contents

Section 1 System Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Provides an overview of the TRACER 6000 Series split system.

Section 2 Microwave Path Engineering Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Explains the basics of analyzing a wireless microwave link or path. Defines significant

parameters and makes several installation recommendations.

Section 3 Engineering Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Provides information to assist network designers with incorporating the TRACER 6000 Series

split system into their networks.

Section 4 Network Turnup Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Provides shipment contents list, grounding instructions, mounting options, and specifics of

supplying power to the unit.

Section 5 User Interface Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Provides detailed descriptions of all menu options and configuration parameters available for

the TRACER 6000 Series split system.

Section 6 Detail Level Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Provides detailed instructions on performing common system tasks such as connecting to the

system and upgrading firmware.

DLP-1 Connecting a VT100 Terminal or PC to the CRAFT Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

DLP-2 Logging into the TRACER System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

DLP-3 Setting IP Parameters for the TRACER System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

DLP-4 Verifying Communications Over an IP LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

DLP-5 Updating the Firmware Using TFTP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

DLP-6 Updating the Firmware Using XMODEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Section 7 MIBs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Provides a listing of SNMP Management Information Bases (MIBs) supported by the

TRACER 6000 split system. This section also lists traps supported for each MIB.

Section 8 Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Provides helpful information for troubleshooting common configuration problems for the

TRACER 6000 Series.

Table of Contents TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

Provides an overview of the TRACER 6000 Series split system.

CONTENTS

System Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Configuration and Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Operational . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

E1 Network Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

T1 Network Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Quad Ethernet Switch Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Section 1 System Description TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual

1. SYSTEM OVERVIEW

The TRACER 6000 series wireless modular radio system provides license-free scalable connectivity for

service providers and corporate networks. These radios feature two modular network interface ports that

can accommodate various combinations of T1, E1, and Ethernet option cards up to 8xT1/E1 (16.384 Mbps

maximum). This flexibility provides customized time division multiplex (TDM) and packet solutions for

voice and data applications in a single platform. The TRACER 6000 series radios provide carrier class

point-to-point connectivity for up to 30 miles in the 5.8 GHz frequency band. A TRACER 6000 Series

split system consists of a TRACER 6200 Indoor Unit (IDU) and a TRACER 6320 Outdoor Unit (ODU) at

each end of the link. The TRACER 6200/6320 combination maximizes flexibility and reduces installation

costs by providing outdoor-mounted radio options (TRACER 6320).

Complete network management is supported via simple network management protocol (SNMP), Telnet

access, and a VT100 terminal interface (CRAFT port). SNMP traps are implemented for all RF link and

T1/E1/Ethernet alarm conditions and statistics, enabling remote installations to report outages without

requiring a visit to the remote site. Version 2 standard management information bases (MIBs) are

supported for all interface cards, while an enterprise-specific MIB is provided for radio functionality.

Triple-DES (3DES) security provides additional protection from unauthorized access without requiring

any additional external security appliances. Future upgrades and enhancements can be added through

FLASH firmware downloads via trivial file transfer protocol (TFTP) (on the Ethernet interface) or

XMODEM on the CRAFT port.

Receive sensitivity is optimized through the use of extensive forward error correction and

high-performance receiver design techniques. Dynamic receive sensitivity allows the user to increase

receiver performance by decreasing the delivered bandwidth. This feature maximizes link performance by

customizing the delivered bandwidth to the specific needs of the installation. Three software selectable

channel plans are supported to simplify frequency coordination at co-located sites. Channel plans are

easily changed via any of the software management interfaces without the added expense of hardware

upgrades or spare filter assemblies.

TRACER wireless solutions maximize equipment density through the combination of compact size (only

1U rack space required for the Indoor Unit (IDU)), low power consumption, and high thermal transfer.

TRACER systems can be deployed at twice the density of other available wireless products.

2. FEATURES AND BENEFITS

The following is a brief list of the TRACER 6000 Series split system features and benefits:

Configuration and Management

• VT100 control ports (RS232 via a DB-9 interface) for configuration and monitoring

• Telnet access via the 10/100BaseT/TX Management interface

• SNMPv2 control over the RF link and E1/T1/Ethernet interfaces using standard and enterprise-specific

MIBs

Reserved for international application notations.

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Operational

• Frequency: 5.725 to 5.850 GHz

• Dual module slots for network connectivity

• Up to 8xT1 or E1s bandwidth (16.384 Mbps) using two 4xT1 or 4xE1 network modules

• Point-to-point transmission

• Indoor (IDU) and Outdoor (ODU) system components

• IDU 1U high for easy rack mounting

E1 Network Module

• Four E1 circuits provided through a single DB-25, 75Ω connector

• Complies with CCITT G.703, G.704, and G.823 standards (with the BNC breakout panel)

• E1 circuit alarm reporting capability

• Testing support through local and remote line and link loopbacks

•75Ω E1 breakout panel (P/N 1280060L1) provides BNC interfaces for E1 connections

T1 Network Module

• Four T1 circuits provided through four RJ-45 connectors

• Complies with ANSI T1.403 and AT&T 54016 and 62411

• T1 circuit alarm reporting capability

• Testing support through local and remote line and link loopbacks

Quad Ethernet Switch Module

• Four 10/100BaseT/TX interfaces provided through four RJ-45 connectors

• Auto MDI/MDIX crossover on all interfaces

• Back-pressure flow control on all half-duplex interfaces

• Pause-frame flow control on all full-duplex interfaces

Section 1 System Description TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual

MICROWAVE PATH ENGINEERING BASICS

Explains the basics of analyzing a wireless microwave link or path. Defines significant parameters and

makes several installation recommendations.

CONTENTS

Line-of-Sight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Decibels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Calculating the Fade Margin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Receiver Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Antenna Gain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Transmitted Power (PT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Carrier Wavelength (l). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Path Distance (d) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

System Losses (L) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Path Loss (LP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Receiver Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Antenna Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Antenna Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

TRACER RSSI Test Points. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Antenna Beam Patterns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Fresnel Zones, Earth Curvature, and Antenna Heights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Other Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Path Availability. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

FIGURES

Figure 1. Example Microwave Path with Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Figure 2. Typical Antenna Beam Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

TABLES

Table 1. Antenna Gain for Given Dish Diameters (Standard) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Table 2. Antenna Gain for Given Dish Diameters (Metric) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Table 3. Typical Coaxial Loss for Common Cable Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Table 4. Path Loss for Given Path Lengths (miles) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Table 5. Path Loss for Given Path Lengths (kilometers) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Table 6. Receiver Sensitivity for the TRACER 6320 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Table 7. Minimum Antenna Height for Given Path Lengths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Table 8. Minimum Antenna Height for Given Path Lengths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Section 2 Microwave Path Engineering Basics TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual

1. LINE-OF-SIGHT

The TRACER 6200/6320 system is designed for operation in the license-free 5.725 GHz to 5.850 GHz

industrial, scientific, and medical (ISM) band. Radio wave propagation in this band exhibits microwave

characteristics which are ideally suited for point-to-point, line-of-sight communications. Line-of-sight

requires that the transmitting antenna and receiving antenna are able to “see” each other, and that the

straight-line path between the two antennas is free of obstructions such as buildings, trees, mountains, and

in longer paths, even the curvature of the earth. For maximum signal strength, the area around the visual

line-of-sight where microwave signals reflect (Fresnel zone) must also be free of obstructions. Fresnel

zones are discussed in more detail on page 24.

Terminology

2. DECIBELS

Understanding the decibel (dB) format is key when discussing microwave path engineering because the

received signal power is often expressed in decibel format. In general, any quantity can be expressed in

decibels. If the quantity x is a power level (in Watts), the decibel equivalent is defined as

If the quantity x is referenced to a milliwatt (mW), then the decibel-milliwatt (dBm) is used instead of a

generic decibel.

Using the decibel format simplifies power calculations by reducing multiplication and division operations

into addition and subtraction operations.

3. CALCULATING THE FADE MARGIN

The fade margin (F ) is a value in decibels (dB) that represents the amount of signal reduction that can be

tolerated before the link exceeds the specified bit error rate (BER). Fade margin is simply the difference

between the available signal power at the receiver (PR ) and the receiver sensitivity (Psens ).

Point-to-Point Wireless communication from a single site to another individual

site. Contrast with point-to-multipoint.

Line-of-Sight An unobstructed, direct path exists between the transmitting and

the receiving antennas.

It is imperative to determine whether the proposed microwave path is suitable (at a

minimum) for ideal, nondistorted signals before attempting installation.

xdB 10 log10 x()

⋅

=(dB)

xdBm 10 log10 x

1mW

-------------

⎝⎠

⎛⎞

⋅

=(dBm)

RPsens

–=(dB)

= PT + GT + GR - L - LP - Psens

TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual Section 2 Microwave Path Engineering Basics

where the variables in the equations are defined as

PRreceived power (dBm)

PTtransmitted power (adjustable up to 20 dBm maximum)

GTtransmit antenna gain (decibels referenced to an isotropic source – dBi)

GRreceive antenna gain (dBi)

Lother losses (RF coaxial cable, etc. – dB)

LPpath loss (dB)

Higher levels of fade margin indicate stronger protection against signal fading and a more reliable link. For

most applications, 20 to 30 dB of fade margin should ensure a reliable link.

The following sections further discuss the necessary power calculations and their components.

4. RECEIVER POWER

The viability of a particular microwave path is determined by the power of the transmitted microwave

signal, the transmit and receive antenna gain, distance, and accumulated system losses (such as RF coaxial

cable losses and path loss).

The equation relating received signal power to the other microwave parameters is

or (in decibel notation)

where the variables in the equations are defined as

PRreceived power (dBm)

PTtransmitted power (adjustable up to 20 dBm maximum)

GTtransmit antenna gain (decibels referenced to an isotropic source – dBi)

GRreceive antenna gain (dBi)

λcarrier wavelength (meters)

dpath distance (meters)

Lother losses (RF coaxial cable, etc. – dB)

LPpath loss (dB)

When using decibel notation, all quantities must be individually converted to decibels

prior to performing addition and subtraction.

PTGTGR

()

2d2L

------------------------------=(Watts, W)

(decibels referenced to a milliwatt, dBm)

PR = PT + GT + GR - L - LP

Section 2 Microwave Path Engineering Basics TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual

Figure 1 illustrates a wireless link configuration containing all the parameters necessary for the power

budget analysis.

Figure 1. Example Microwave Path with Parameters

The following sections further discuss the power budget analysis and its components.

Antenna Gain

Actual transmit and receive antenna gain values depend strictly upon the physical characteristics of the

antennas installed for each link. In other words, the size of the dish determines the antenna gain. Using a

parabolic dish antenna results in the best performance. Antenna gains are specified in terms of decibels of

gain referenced to an isotropic source (dBi). An isotropic source is a hypothetical antenna having equal

radiation in all directions. Typical antenna gains are listed in Table 1 (standard) and Table 2 on page 19

(metric); however, dish manufacturers can provide gains for specific types of antennas.

This section does not apply to customers deploying the TRACER 6320 ODU with

integrated antenna.

Table 1. Antenna Gain for Given Dish Diameters (Standard)

Dish Diameter

(in feet) Gain at 5.8 GHz

(in dBi)

228.5

434.2

637.5

840.7

10 42.5

12 44.2

d, L

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Transmitted Power (PT)

The FCC specifies the maximum transmitter power used for antennae of a given gain. FCC Rules (Part 15,

Subpart 247) allow for a maximum transmit power of 1 Watt (30 dBm). Since the TRACER 6320

maximum transmit power is 100 milliwatts, there is no reduction in transmitter output power required.

The TRACER 6320 ODU with integrated antenna has a maximum transmit power of 100 milliwatts

(20 dBm). The transmitter can be adjusted from approximately 0 to 20 dBm. This antenna has an EIRP of

less than +33 dBm.

Carrier Wavelength (λ)

The carrier wavelength is the physical wavelength of the main RF carrier being used for communication,

and is usually approximated at the center frequency of the band (which is 5787.5 MHz for the

TRACER 6320). The carrier wavelength calculations follow

λ = c / f (meters)

where

c = speed of light (in meters)

f = frequency (in Hz)

resulting in the following carrier wavelength

λ = 3.00 x 108 / 5787.5 x 105

= 0.0518 m or 5.18 cm

Path Distance (d)

The path distance is simply the physical distance between the transmit and receive antennas. For the

TRACER 6320, these distances can range up to 30 miles (48.27 meters).

System Losses (L)

System losses are defined by RF coaxial cable loss, connector losses, and losses added from any additional

lightning protection devices for the power budget analysis. Coaxial cable is required to attach the

TRACER 6320 to the antenna (for all systems without the integrated antenna). The length of the cable

varies from a few feet to hundreds of feet, depending upon your application and the proximity of the

TRACER 6320 to the antenna. Various grades of coaxial cable will work sufficiently for connecting the

TRACER 6320 unit to the antenna. A low-loss coaxial cable will minimize cable losses.

Table 2. Antenna Gain for Given Dish Diameters (Metric)

Dish Diameter

(in meters) Gain at 5.8 GHz

(in dBi)

0.6 28.5

0.8 31.1

1.0 33.0

1.2 33.0

1.5 34.6

1.8 37.9

2.0 39.0

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One end of the coaxial cable requires an N-type male connector (plug) to mate with the TRACER 6320

unit. The other end of the coaxial cable requires a connector compatible with the antenna chosen for the

installation (usually an N-type male connector). Additionally, ADTRAN recommends that the outdoor

connector on the coaxial cable be weatherproofed to prevent corrosion and electrical shorting.

Table 3 gives typical loss figures for some of the more common coaxial cable types (per 100 feet).

Path Loss (LP)

Path loss is the estimated attenuation between the transmit and receive antennas caused by signal

separation and scattering. The path loss is considered basic transmission loss over the microwave link. The

following expression calculates path loss:

where

fcarrier frequency (Hz)

λcarrier wavelength (c / f) (meters)

dpath distance (meters)

cspeed of light, free-space (meters)

In areas where lightning strikes are frequent, a lightning arrestor should be installed

directly on the antenna coaxial cable. Installing lightning arrestors helps protect the

RF electronics (including the TRACER 6320 unit) in the downstream path from

damaging voltages and currents.

IF lightning arrestors must have the ability to pass DC voltages (up to +/- 60 volts)

and should be installed with care.

Table 3. Typical Coaxial Loss for Common Cable Types

Cable Type 5.8 GHz Loss/100 ft (in dB)

RG58 N/A

RG8 (air) N/A

RG8 (foam) N/A

1/4” Coax 11.36

3/8” Coax 9.65

1/2” Coax 6.49

5/8” Coax 4.90

7/8” Coax N/A

1 1/4” Coax N/A

1 5/8” Coax N/A

5.8 GHz Elliptical Waveguide 1.23

LP4

----------

⎝⎠

⎛⎞

------------

⎝⎠

⎛⎞

== (dB)

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where d is expressed in miles and f in GHz.

Path loss, as shown here, increases rapidly as either the path length increases or the carrier wavelength

decreases (which happens as the carrier frequency increases). Therefore, longer microwave paths naturally

experience more path loss than shorter paths. Likewise, higher frequency microwave communication

experiences more path loss than lower frequency microwave communication.

The path loss values for various path lengths for the TRACER 5.8 GHz system are listed in Table 4 (miles)

and Table 5 (kilometers). Values not listed in the tables can be interpolated from those listed.

Table 4. Path Loss for Given Path Lengths (miles)

Path Length

(miles) Path Loss

(dB)

1112

2118

3121

4124

5126

10 132

15 135

20 138

25 140

30 141

35 143

Table 5. Path Loss for Given Path Lengths (kilometers)

Path Length

(kilometers) Path Loss

(dB)

1108

2114

3117

4120

5122

10 128

15 131

20 134

25 136

30 137

35 139

LP96.6 20 log10 d() 20·log+10 f()

⋅

+= (dB)

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5. RECEIVER SENSITIVITY

Receiver sensitivity is a value expressed in decibels referenced to one milliwatt (dBm) that corresponds to

the minimum amount of signal power needed at the receiver to achieve a given bit error rate (BER).

Receiver sensitivity is usually a negative number of decibels, and smaller receiver sensitivity (higher

quantity negative number) is better for a given BER. Several factors affect receiver sensitivity, including

the data bandwidth of the wireless link and the amount of additional signal degradation introduced in the

receiver electronics.

Receiver sensitivity of the TRACER 6320 is dynamic as a function of the desired bandwidth; receiver

sensitivity improves as delivered bandwidth decreases. TRACER bandwidth is provided in the form of

8 channels available for mapping to the interface modules. For T1 and E1 modules, each channel mapped

represents a single T1 or E1 interface. For Quad Ethernet Switch modules, each channel mapped represents

2 Mb of Ethernet data delivered to the module. In situations where 8-channel connectivity is not required,

the delivered bandwidth can be decreased to 4 or 2 channels, and the receiver sensitivity will be improved

as follows:

6. ANTENNA INFORMATION

The overall wireless system is directly affected by the antenna selection and installation, discussed in the

following sections.

Table 6. Receiver Sensitivity for the TRACER 6320

Delivered Bandwidth Receiver

Sensitivity

8xT1 -85 dBm

4xT1 -89 dBm

2xT1 -92 dBm

8xE1 or 16 Mbps Ethernet -83 dBm

4xE1 or 8 Mbps Ethernet -87 dBm

2xE1 or 4 Mbps Ethernet -90 dBm

Should an interferer be present nearby, three software-selectable band plans are provided

for frequency agility. Changing the TRACER 6320 band plan does not require additional

components, or opening of the radio. See > RF Link Configuration > RF Band Plan on

page 65 for additional details.

Verify the antenna installation meets all regulations specified in the National Electric

Code (NEC) Article 810.

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Antenna Alignment

With line-of-sight microwave communications, optimum system performance requires that the

transmitting and receiving antennas are properly aligned. This ensures maximum received signal power at

each receiver. Antenna alignment must be achieved in both azimuth (along a horizontal plane) and

elevation (along a vertical plane). By ensuring maximum received signal strength, a received signal

strength indicator (RSSI) helps the equipment installer to determine when alignment is maximized.

TRACER RSSI Test Points

RSSI for the TRACER 6000 Series split system is provided through the RSSI test points located on the

front of the TRACER 6200 IDU and on the bottom of the TRACER 6320 ODU. It is also presented via the

VT100 terminal menus as a series of bars indicating signal strength. More bars means more RSSI, which

ensures greater received signal strength and better link performance.

If both the local and remote end of the system are operational, the remote system receive power can be

viewed from the local TRACER 6200 IDU VT100 terminal menu interface.

An RSSI test point is provided on the front panel of the TRACER 6200 IDU and beneath a weatherproof

cap on the bottom of the TRACER 6320 ODU. The RSSI test points provide a DC voltage level (relative to

the GND test point) that corresponds to the amount of signal being received from the far end’s transmitter.

The voltage at this test point can vary from approximately 0 to 5 VDC. An RSSI calibration sheet is

shipped with the system to provide the installer a cross-reference between actual received signal level (in

dBm) and RSSI voltage. This sheet is useful for verifying link budget calculations and ensuring proper

equipment installation

Antenna Beam Patterns

Directly related to the subject of antenna alignment is the topic of antenna beam patterns. Antennas used

with the TRACER system have a particular beam shape, determined in part by the physical construction

and geometry of the antenna. The antenna beam patterns are characterized by a dominant main lobe, which

is the preferred lobe to use for point-to-point communications, and several side lobes, as shown in

Figure 2. When setting up a microwave link, antenna alignment is nothing more than steering the main

lobes of both antennas until the main lobe of one transmitter is centered on the receiving element of the

receiving antenna.

This section does not apply to systems deploying the TRACER 6320 ODU with integrated

antenna.

This section does not apply to systems deploying the TRACER 6320 ODU with integrated

antenna.

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Figure 2. Typical Antenna Beam Pattern

Antennas are also designed to radiate RF energy efficiently for a specific range of frequencies. Please

consult the data sheet for your particular antenna make and model to ensure that it is specified to operate in

the 5725 MHz to 5850 MHz frequency band for the TRACER 6320 system.

Fresnel Zones, Earth Curvature, and Antenna Heights

Fresnel zones correspond to regions in the microwave path where reflections of the intended signal occur

and combine in both constructive and destructive manners with the main signal, thereby either enhancing

or reducing the net power at the receiver.

In general, the odd numbered Fresnel zones (1, 3, 5, ...) add constructively at the receiver, while the even

numbered Fresnel zones (2, 4, 6, ...) add destructively at the receiver.

The first Fresnel zone corresponds to the main lobe, 60 percent of which must be free of physical

obstructions for the path calculations to be valid. Since the main lobe contains the vast majority of the

microwave energy, this zone is typically used to determine proper antenna heights when placing antennas

on towers or buildings.

The curvature of the Earth becomes a legitimate obstruction for path lengths of 7 miles (11.26 kilometers)

or greater, and must also be accounted for when determining minimum antenna heights.

The aggregate expression for minimum antenna height that incorporates both the 60 percent first Fresnel

zone and the Earth’s curvature is given by

where f is in GHz and d is in miles, or

where f is in GHz and d is in kilometers.

The minimum antenna heights for given path lengths are displayed in Table 7 on page 25 (feet/miles) and

Table 8 on page 25 (meters/kilometers).

main lobe

side lobes

h72.1

-----0.125d2

+= (feet)

h21.975 d

6.436f

-------------0.0147d2

+= (meters)

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Table 7. Minimum Antenna Height for Given Path Lengths

Path Length

(miles) Min. Antenna Height

(ft)

222

432

641

850

10 60

14 81

16 92

18 104

20 117

22 131

24 145

26 161

28 177

30 194

32 213

34 232

36 252

Table 8. Minimum Antenna Height for Given Path Lengths

Path Length

(kilometers) Min. Antenna Height

(meters)

2 5

4 8

610

811

10 13

14 16

16 18

18 20

20 22

22 24

24 26

26 28

28 31

30 33

32 35

34 38

36 41

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7. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

Path Availability

The path availability of a wireless link is a metric that expresses the fractional amount of time a link is

available over some fixed amount of time, and depends on several factors. Path availability is expressed as

where the parameters are

aterrain factor

bclimate factor

fcarrier frequency (GHz)

dpath length (miles)

Ffade margin (dB)

where the parameters are

aterrain factor

bclimate factor

fcarrier frequency (GHz)

dpath length (kilometers)

Ffade margin (dB)

Terrain Factor (a)

The terrain factor is a quantity that compensates the link availability for different types of terrain.

Generally speaking, the smoother an area’s terrain, the less availability a wireless link running over that

terrain will have, primarily due to multipath reflections. In contrast, secondary microwave signals will be

randomly dispersed over rough terrain and will not interfere with the main signal lobe as badly as in the

smooth terrain case. The terrain factor values normally used are listed below:

Terrain Terrain Factor Description

Smooth 4water, flat desert

Average 1moderate roughness

Mountainous 1/4 very rough, mountainous

A12.510

6–

()abfd310 F10

⁄

–

()–[]100%

=(%)

6.00 10 7–

()abfd310 F10

⁄

–

()–[]100%

=(%)

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Climate Factor (b)

The climate factor is a quantity that compensates the link availability for different types of climates

(weather). In general, microwave links operating in areas with high humidity will have less availability

than those in arid areas, primarily because water is a dispersive mechanism to microwave energy and

causes the main signal lobe to refract and disperse away from the receiver location. The climate factor

values normally used are listed below:

Climate Climate Factor Description

Very Dry 1/8 desert regions

Temperate 1/4 mainland, interior region

Humid 1/2 humid and coastal regions

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ENGINEERING GUIDELINES

Provides information to assist network designers with incorporating the TRACER 6000 Series split system

into their networks.

CONTENTS

Equipment Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Reviewing the Front Panel Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

RSSI Monitoring Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Front Panel LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

AUX RS232 Interface (RJ-45). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

CRAFT Port (DB-9). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Reviewing the TRACER 6200 Rear Panel Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

MGMT 10/100BaseT/TX Connection (RJ-45). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

DC Power Connection (Plug-In Terminal Block). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Alarm Contacts (Plug-In Terminal Block) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

To ODU Interface (N-Type Connector) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

TRACER 6320 Outdoor Unit (ODU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

RSSI Monitoring Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

To IDU. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Network Module Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

4xE1 Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

4xT1 Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Quad Ethernet Switch Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

At-A-Glance Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

FIGURES

Figure 1. TRACER 6200 Front Panel Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Figure 2. TRACER 6200 Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Figure 3. TRACER 6320 ODU Bottom Panel without Integrated Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Figure 4. TRACER 6320 ODU Bottom Panel with Integrated Antenna. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Figure 5. E1 Breakout Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

TABLES

Table 1. TRACER 6200 Front Panel Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Table 2. TRACER 6200 LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Table 3. AUX RS232 Pinout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Table 4. CRAFT Pinout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Table 5. Null-Modem Pinout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Table 6. Rear Panel Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Table 7. MGMT 10/100BaseT/TX Interface Pinout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

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Table 8. DC Power Connector Example Pinout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Table 9. Alarm Contact Connector Pinout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Table 10. ODU Bottom Panel Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Table 11. 4xE1 Module DB-25 Connector Pinout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Table 12. DB-25 to 75Ω Unbalanced Cable Pinout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Table 13. 4xT1 Module RJ-45 Connector Pinout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Table 14. Quad Ethernet Switch RJ-45 Connector Pinout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Table 15. At-A-Glance Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

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1. EQUIPMENT DIMENSIONS

The TRACER 6200 Indoor Unit (IDU) is 17.2-inch (43.7 cm) W, 11.4-inch (28.9 cm) D, and 1.7-inch

(4.4 cm) H, weighs 5 lbs (2.3 kg), and can be used in rackmount configurations. The Outdoor Unit (ODU)

is 10.24-inch (26.01 cm) W, 4.78-inch (12.14 cm) D, and 12.74-inch (32.36 cm) H, weighs 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg),

and can be mounted using standard U-bolts.

2. POWER REQUIREMENTS

The TRACER 6000 Series system has a maximum power consumption of 25 W and a maximum current

draw of 1.8 A (at 21 VDC).

3. REVIEWING THE FRONT PANEL DESIGN

The TRACER 6200 front panel contains an RSSI monitoring interface, a GND interface for reference

with RSSI, a TEST interface for factory use only, a DB-9 CRAFT port for management and configuration,

and an AUX RS232 interface (RJ-45) that provides an end-to-end serial port interface (at 9600 bps), and

status LEDs to provide visual information about the TRACER system. Figure 1 identifies the various

interfaces and the LEDs and Table 1 provides a brief description of each interface.

Figure 1. TRACER 6200 Front Panel Layout

Table 1. TRACER 6200 Front Panel Description1

1 Detailed discussions (including pinouts) of front panel components (where applicable) follow the table.

Name Connector Description

ARSSI bantam DC voltage indicating strength of the received signal at the

antenna

BStatus LEDs N/A Visual status information about the system

CGND bantam Ground reference for the RSSI interface

DTest 3.5 mm mini-jack Factory use only

EAUX RS232 RJ-45 Serial interface for a 9600 bps connection between the

local and remote systems over the RF link

FCRAFT PORT DB-9 RS-232 interface for connection to a VT100 terminal or PC

with terminal emulation software

TRACER 6200

E F

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RSSI Monitoring Interface

The RSSI voltage is a function of the signal strength at the receiver and is used to measure the received

signal strength. RSSI varies from approximately 0 to 5 VDC. An RSSI calibration sheet is shipped with the

system to provide the installer a cross-reference between actual received signal level (in dBm) and RSSI

voltage. This sheet is useful for verifying link budget calculations and ensuring proper equipment

installation.

Front Panel LEDs

With the TRACER 6200 powered-on, the front panel LEDs provide visual information about the status of

the TRACER system. Table 2 provides detailed information about the LEDs.

AUX RS232 Interface (RJ-45)

The AUX RS232 interface provides a female RJ-45 terminal connection (wired as a DCE interface), which

is used for a 9600 bps point-to-point connection between the local and remote systems (over the RF link).

Table 3 on page 33 shows the pinout.

Table 2. TRACER 6200 LEDs

For these LEDs... This color light... Indicates that...

PWR Green (solid) the system is connected to a power source.

Off the system is not currently powered up.

TST Amber (flashes once) power-up self-test is in progress. If the LED continuously flashes

or remains on (solid) after 10 seconds, the unit has failed

self-test.

STATUS

MOD1 and MOD2 Green the module in installed and functioning properly.

Red (solid) a port on the installed module is currently in alarm.

Off no module occupies the slot.

PLAN A Green (solid) the system is transmitting on Frequency Plan A.

Off the system is not transmitting on Frequency Plan A.

PLAN B Green (solid) the system is transmitting on Frequency Plan B.

Off the system is not transmitting on Frequency Plan B.

RF LOW Red (solid) the RSSI level is below suggested minimum threshold

(approximately 10 dBm above the minimum receive sensitivity).

RF DWN Red (solid) there is a communication problem between the local and remote

systems.

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CRAFT Port (DB-9)

The CRAFT connector provides a female DB-9 terminal connection (wired as a DCE interface), which is

used for terminal access to the TRACER system. Table 4 shows the pinout. A null modem cable is

necessary for connecting the CRAFT port to a modem for remote dial-up access. Table 5 on page 34 shows

the pinout for a null modem cable.

Table 3. AUX RS232 Pinout

Pin Name Source Description

1GNDCommon Signal ground

2RTS Attached Equipment Request to send (unused)

3TXDATAAttached Equipment Transmit data (from attached equipment)

4DSR TRACER Data set ready

5RXDATATRACER Received data (to attached equipment)

6CTS TRACER Clear to send

7DTR Attached Equipment Data terminal ready (unused)

8CD TRACER Carrier detect

Table 4. CRAFT Pinout

Pin Name Source Description

1 CD TRACER Carrier detect

2 RXDATA TRACER Received data (to attached equipment)

3 TXDATA Attached Equipment Transmit data (from attached equipment)

4 DTR Attached Equipment Data terminal ready (unused)

5 GND Common Signal ground

6 DSR TRACER Data set ready

7 RTS Attached Equipment Request to send (unused)

8 CTS TRACER Clear to send

9 RI TRACER Ring indicator (unused)

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4. REVIEWING THE TRACER 6200 REAR PANEL DESIGN

Figure 2 identifies the features of the TRACER 6200 rear panel, and Table 6 provides a brief description of

each interface.

Figure 2. TRACER 6200 Rear Panel

Table 5. Null-Modem Pinout

Modem

Pin TRACER

1 (CD) Unconnected

2 (RXD) 3 (TXD)

3 (TXD) 2 (RXD)

4 (DTR) 6 (DSR)

5 (GND) 5 (GND)

6 (DSR) 4 (DTR)

7 (RTS) 8 (CTS)

8 (CTS) 7 (RTS)

9 (RI) Unconnected

Table 6. Rear Panel Description1

1 Detailed discussions (including pinouts) of rear panel components (where applicable) follow the table.

Name Connector Description

ANetwork Module

Slots N/A Dual network module slots for system flexibility (shown with an

E1 and Ethernet Switch module installed)

BMGMT RJ-45 10/100BaseT/TX Ethernet interface for SNMP, TFTP, and Telnet

access

CDC Power Terminal block 21 to 60 VDC power source connection

DFuse N/A 2A, 250 V, 2-inch slo-blo fuse

EAlarm Terminal block External alarm monitoring system connection

FAntenna N-type Antenna feedline cable connection

GGround Lug N/A Earth ground connection

To ODU

DC Power

Connection

Ground

Lug

Fuse Alarm

Contacts

Ethernet

Interface

Network

Module Slots

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MGMT 10/100BaseT/TX Connection (RJ-45)

The physical Ethernet interface is provided by a single RJ-45 jack (labeled MGMT) that delivers

10/100BaseT/TX for LAN connectivity. The MGMT port is used for Telnet, SNMP, and TFTP access and

is not a router interface. Each port has a green LINK LED to indicate a valid link and an amber ACT LED

that blinks with data activity on the interface. Table 7 shows the pinout.

DC Power Connection (Plug-In Terminal Block)

The TRACER 6200 can operate from a supply between 21 and 60 VDC, with either polarity referenced to

ground, and consumes less than 25 W. Power supplies should be able to provide up to 25 W at the selected

voltage. Current required (in amps) is determined by dividing the power consumed (in watts) by the

applied voltage (in volts). For example, at 48 V, TRACER 6200 would draw approximately 0.52 A

(25 W/48 V). Table 8 shows the DC power connection pinout.

Fuse

The fuse holder, accessible from the rear panel of the TRACER 6200, accepts a generic 2 A, 250 V, 2-inch

slow-blo fuse.

Alarm Contacts (Plug-In Terminal Block)

An RF link down condition is indicated with both normally open (NO) and normally closed (NC) alarm

contacts on the rear panel of the TRACER 6200 system. In normal operation, the NC contact is electrically

connected to the common contact (COM) and the NO contact is isolated. When the RF link drops, the NC

contact becomes isolated and the NO is electrically connected to COM. This allows RF down conditions

to be reported to external alarm monitoring systems. Table 9 on page 36 provides the alarm contact pinout.

Table 7. MGMT 10/100BaseT/TX Interface Pinout

Pin Name Description

1TX1 Transmit positive

2TX2 Transmit negative

3RX1 Receive positive

4,5 —Unused

6RX2 Receive negative

7, 8 —Unused

Table 8. DC Power Connector Example Pinout

Pin Name Description

1+/– Voltage

2GND Ground

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To ODU Interface (N-Type Connector)

The TO ODU interface (N-type connector) is the IDU-side IF connection between the IDU and ODU. The

IDU transmits payload data to the ODU on a 280 MHz carrier and receives the ODU data on a 140 MHz

carrier. The IF connection also provides a full-duplex control and monitoring channel between the IDU and

ODU on a 4.5 MHz carrier. Additionally, this interface provides DC power to the ODU, taken directly

from the voltage supplied to the power connection on the rear of the IDU. The power supply is protected

from a short-circuit on the IDU/ODU connection via a thermal protection device.

5. TRACER 6320 OUTDOOR UNIT (ODU)

Figure 3 identifies the features of the TRACER 6320 ODU bottom panel without the integrated antenna

(Figure 4 on page 37 shows the system with the integrated antenna) and Table 10 on page 37 provides a

brief description of each interface.

Figure 3. TRACER 6320 ODU Bottom Panel without Integrated Antenna

Table 9. Alarm Contact Connector Pinout

Pin Name Description

1 COM Common Contact

2NO Normally-Open Contact

3NC Normally-Closed Contact

Antenna

Connector

GND

RSSI

Weather-proof

Cover for RSSI and GND

Connection

to IDU

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Figure 4. TRACER 6320 ODU Bottom Panel with Integrated Antenna

RSSI Monitoring Interface

The RSSI voltage is a function of the signal strength at the receiver and is used to measure the received

signal strength. RSSI varies from approximately 0 to 5 VDC. An RSSI calibration sheet is shipped with the

system to provide the installer a cross-reference between actual received signal level (in dBm) and RSSI

voltage. This sheet is useful for verifying link budget calculations and ensuring proper equipment

installation.

To IDU

The TO IDU interface (N-type connector) is the ODU-side IF connection between the IDU and ODU. The

ODU transmits payload data to the IDU on a 140 MHz carrier and receives the IDU data on a 280 MHz

carrier. The IF connection also provides a full-duplex control and monitoring channel between the IDU and

ODU on a 4.5 MHz carrier. Additionally, this interface accepts DC power from the IDU, taken directly

from the voltage supplied to the power connection on the rear of the IDU. The power supply is protected

from a short-circuit on the IDU/ODU connection via a thermal protection device.

Table 10. ODU Bottom Panel Description

Name Connector Description

AIntegrated

Antenna N/A Integrated antenna for some international applications

(when applicable)

Antenna N-type (female) Antenna feedline cable connection

BGND Bantam Ground reference for the RSSI interface

CRSSI Bantam DC voltage indicating strength of the received signal at the

antenna

DCover N/A Weather-proof (removable) cover for protecting GND and

RSSI interfaces

ETo IDU N-type Feedline cable for connecting to the Indoor Unit

Integrated

Antenna

GND

BRSSI

Weather-proof

Cover for RSSI and GND

Connection

to IDU

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6. NETWORK MODULE INTERFACES

4xE1 Module

The 4xE1 network module provides four E1 interfaces (through a single DB-25 interface) that provide the

following functions:

• AMI or HDB3 coding

• Framed, multi-framed, and unframed framing support

• Network performance monitoring and reporting

• Test loopbacks (both line and link)

Table 11 provides the DB-25 interface pinout for the 4xE1 network module. A separate breakout panel is

available to provide 75Ω BNC unbalanced interfaces (see Table 12 on page 39 for the pinout of the 75Ω

cable). Figure 5 displays the E1 breakout panel.

Table 11. 4xE1 Module DB-25 Connector Pinout

Pin Name Description

1 E1D RX TIP Receive signal for E1 D interface

2 E1D TX TIP Output signal for E1 D interface

3 GND Ground

4 E1C RX TIP Receive signal for E1 C interface

5 E1C TX TIP Output signal for E1 C interface

6 GND Ground

7 E1B TX TIP Output signal for E1 B interface

8 E1B TX TIP Output signal for E1 B interface

9 GND Ground

10 E1A TX TIP Output signal for E1 A interface

11 E1A TX TIP Output signal for E1 A interface

12-25 GND Ground

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Figure 5. E1 Breakout Panel

4xT1 Module

The 4xT1 network module has four T1 interfaces (through four RJ-45 ports) that provide the following

functions:

• ANSI T1.403 and AT&T® 54016 and 62411 compliant

• AMI or B8ZS coding

• Extended Super Frame (ESF) and Super Frame (SF) framing support

• Manual line build out

• Network performance monitoring and reporting

• Test loopbacks (both line and link)

Table 12. DB-25 to 75Ω Unbalanced Cable Pinout

E1 Cable Interface DB-25 Male

(TRACER Side) DB-25 Male

(Breakout Panel)

Channel 1 Input 10 14

Channel 1 Output 11 3

Channel 2 Input 717

Channel 2 Output 8 6

Channel 3 Input 420

Channel 3 Output 5 9

Channel 4 Input 123

Channel 4 Output 212

Ground All other pins All other pins

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Table 13 provides the RJ-45 interface pinout for the 4xT1 network module.

Quad Ethernet Switch Module

The Quad Ethernet Switch module has four 10/100BaseTX interfaces (through four RJ-45 ports) that

provide the following functions:

• IEEE 802.3 and 802.3u compliant

• Auto MDI/MDIX crossover

• Back-pressure flow control on all full-duplex interfaces

• Link and activity LEDs for each port

Table 14 provides the RJ-45 interface pinout for the Quad Ethernet Switch module.

7. AT-A-GLANCE SPECIFICATIONS

Table 15 on page 41 contains a list of specifications for the TRACER 6000 Series split system.

Table 13. 4xT1 Module RJ-45 Connector Pinout

Pin Name Description

1 R Transmit data (ring) towards the network

2 T Transmit data (tip) towards the network

3, 6-8 UNUSED —

4 R1 Receive data (ring) toward the network

5 T1 Receive data (tip) from the network

Table 14. Quad Ethernet Switch RJ-45 Connector Pinout

Pin Name Source Description

1 RX1 Attached Equipment Receive Positive

2 RX2 Attached Equipment Receive Negative

3 TX1 Module Transmit Positive

4, 5 UNUSED N/A —

6 TX2 Module Transmit Negative

7, 8 UNUSED N/A —

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Table 15. At-A-Glance Specifications

Hardware Description Specification

Transmitter

Output Power +20 dBm, maximum

EIRP

(For models with integrated antenna) +33 dBm, maximum

Frequency Range 5725 to 5850 MHz

Receiver

Receive Level,

Minimum -85 dBm @ 8xT1

-89 dBm @ 4xT1

-92 dBm @ 2xT1

-83 dBm @ 8xE1/16Mbps Ethernet

-87 dBm @ 4xE1/8 Mbps Ethernet

-90 dBm @ 2xE1/4 Mbps Ethernet

Receive Level, Maximum -30 dBm

Receive Level, Nominal -55 dBm

Intermediate Frequencies (IF)

IDU to ODU 280 MHz

ODU to IDU 140 MHz

Frequency Plan

Plan A

Channel Plan

1Tx 5.744 GHz, Rx 5.824 GHz

2Tx 5.747 GHz, Rx 5.827 GHz

3Tx 5.751 GHz, Rx 5.831 GHz

Plan B

Channel Plan

1Tx 5.824 GHz, Rx 5.744 GHz

2Tx 5.827 GHz, Rx 5.747 GHz

3Tx 5.831 GHz, Rx 5.751 GHz

Data Encryption

Encryption Type Symmetric Triple-DES (3DES)

User Interface

Panel Alarm LEDs

Diagnostics RF link diagnostics and error history, transmit and

receive packets history

Test Points RSSI and Ground (GND)

Alarms Normally Open (NO) and Normally Closed (NC)

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User Interface

VT100 Terminal Menu driven user interface, control of the remote end,

event history

Telnet Access Menu driven user interface, control of the remote end,

event history

SNMP Standard MIB support (T1/E1 and Ether-like MIBs);

Enterprise MIB support (ADTRAN TRACER MIB)

VT100 Terminal Interface

Data Rate 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200 bps

Data Bits 8

Parity None

Stop Bits 1

Terminal Emulation VT100

Mechanical and Environmental (IDU)

Operating Temperature -25°C to 65°C

Size 1.7-inch (4.4 cm) H

17.2-inch (43.7 cm) W

11.4-inch (28.9 cm) D

Humidity 95 percent, Noncondensing

Weight 5 lbs (2.3 kg)

Mechanical and Environmental (ODU)

Operating Temperature -40°C to 65°C

Size 12.74-inch (32.36 cm) H

10.24-inch (26.01 cm) W

4.78-inch (12.14 cm) D

Humidity 95 percent, Noncondensing

Weight 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)

Power

Input Voltage 21 to 60 VDC, either polarity referenced to ground

Power Consumption < 25 W

Connector 2-pin terminal block (DC)

Fuse 2 A, 250 V slow-blo fuse (2-inch)

Table 15. At-A-Glance Specifications (Continued)

Hardware Description Specification

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Network Modules

Quad E1 Module Connection Single DB-25 connector on module; 75Ω unbalanced

interface available using BNC breakout panel

Capacity 4xE1 (CCITT G.703)

Line Code HDB3 (default), AMI

Alarms LOS, LCV, AIS, RMT, OOF, CRC

Loopbacks Local and remote line and link

Quad T1 Module Connection Four RJ-45 interfaces

Capacity 4xT1 (ANSI T1.403, AT&T® 54016 and 62411)

Line Code B8ZS (default), AMI

Alarms AIS, Red, Yellow, BPVs, LOS

Quad Ethernet

Switch Module

Connection Four RJ-45 interfaces

Interface Type Four 10BaseT/100BaseTX interfaces with auto

MDI/MIDX crossover

Flow Control Back-pressure flow control on half-duplex interfaces

Pause-frame flow control on full-duplex interfaces

Table 15. At-A-Glance Specifications (Continued)

Hardware Description Specification

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NETWORK TURNUP PROCEDURE

Provides shipment contents list, grounding instructions, mounting options, and specifics of supplying

power to the unit.

CONTENTS

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Tools Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Unpack and Inspect the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Contents of Shipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Customer Provides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Channel Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Grounding Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Supplying Power to the Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Mounting Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Indoor Unit (IDU). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Outdoor Unit (ODU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Installing Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Instructions for Installing Network Modules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Connecting the Module Interfaces . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Quad T1 Module Interfaces. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Quad E1 Module Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Quad Ethernet Switch Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

FIGURES

Figure 1. 5.8 GHz Bandwidth Division (TRACER 6320) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Figure 2. 19-inch Rackmount Illustration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Figure 3. 23-inch Rackmount Illustration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Figure 4. Mounting the Outdoor Unit (ODU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Figure 5. TRACER 6200 Network Module Slot Designation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Figure 6. E1 Connection with Breakout Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

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1. INTRODUCTION

This section discusses TRACER 6000 Series split system installation.

2. TOOLS REQUIRED

The tools required for TRACER 6000 Series split system installation are:

• VT100 terminal or PC with terminal emulation software

• RS-232 (DB-9 male for TRACER 6200) cable for connecting to terminal

3. UNPACK AND INSPECT THE SYSTEM

Each TRACER 6000 Series split system is shipped in its own cardboard shipping carton. Open each carton

carefully and avoid deep penetration into the carton with sharp objects.

After unpacking the unit, inspect it for possible shipping damage. If the equipment has been damaged in

transit, immediately file a claim with the carrier; then contact ADTRAN Customer Service (see Warranty,

Customer Service, Product Support Information, and Training information in the front of this manual).

Contents of Shipment

Your TRACER 6200 IDU shipment includes the following items:

• TRACER 6200 IDU

• Rackmount brackets

• Accessory bag that includes:

RJ-45 to DB-9 adapter (for connection to the AUX RS232 port)

6-foot silver satin cable (for connection to the AUX RS232 port)

alarm contact connector (3-position terminal block)

power connector (2-position terminal block)

extra fuse

• TRACER 6000 Series Documentation CD

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by ADTRAN could void the user’s

authority to operate the equipment.

To prevent electrical shock, do not install equipment in a wet location or during a lightning

storm.

This system MUST be installed by qualified service personnel in a Restricted Access

Location.

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Your TRACER 6320 ODU shipment includes the following items:

• TRACER 6320 ODU

• ODU mounting hardware

Your Quad T1 module shipment includes the following items:

• Quad T1 module

• Quad T1 module quick start guide

Your Quad E1 module shipment includes the following items:

• Quad E1 module

• Quad E1 module quick start guide

• DB-25 to DB-25 cable for connecting to the 75Ω BNC breakout panel

Your Octal 75Ω E1 Breakout Panel shipment includes the following items:

•Octal 75Ω E1 Breakout Panel

• 23-inch rack mounting brackets (ADTN P/N 3265622@A)

•Octal 75Ω E1 Breakout Panel quick start guide

Customer Provides

Base System

The following items are necessary to install the TRACER 6000 Series system and are not provided:

• 21 to 60 VDC power source with either polarity referenced to ground

• DB-9 cable for VT100 access

• Ethernet cable (for Telnet, SNMP, or TFTP access)

• IF coaxial cable with N-type connectors for feedline between IDU and ODU

Quad T1 Module

• T1 cables for connecting the Quad T1 module to external T1 devices

Quad E1 Module

• BNC cables for connecting the 75Ω Breakout Panel to external E1 devices

Quad Ethernet Switch Module

• Ethernet cables for connection to the 10/100BaseT/TX interfaces

4. CHANNEL SELECTION

The FCC has allocated 125 MHz of spectrum in the 5.8 GHz band where the TRACER 6320 operates.

Figure 1 on page 48 illustrates the bandwidth division.

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Figure 1. 5.8 GHz Bandwidth Division (TRACER 6320)

To designate the utilization of the Industrial, Scientific, and Medical (ISM) bandwidth, there are two

different channel plans, labeled A and B. The letter of each channel plan setting is preset by the factory and

refers to the physical configuration of the diplexer filter inside the chassis. Each channel is then divided

into three band plans (1, 2, or 3). The band plans must be the same for the local and remote TRACER

systems. For example, the transmitter at one end of the link will transmit in band plan 1 of channel A (the

lower portion of the spectrum) and receive in band plan 1 of channel B (the upper portion). Consequently,

the receiver at the other end should receive in band plan 1 of channel A (the lower portion) and transmit in

band plan 1 of channel B (the upper portion).

The letter of the channel plan (A or B) must be different on both ends and the number of the band plan (1,

2, or 3) must be the same on both ends. The default band plan configuration for the TRACER system is

band plan 1.

The channel plan (A or B) of the unit may be changed in the field, if necessary, by rewiring the internal

diplexer. Contact Technical Support for more information on this procedure.

5. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

The following paragraphs provide grounding instruction information from the Underwriters’ Laboratory

UL 60950 Standard for Safety of Information Technology Equipment Including Electrical Business

Equipment, with revisions dated March 15, 2002.

An equipment grounding conductor that is not smaller in size than the ungrounded branch-circuit supply

conductors is to be installed as part of the circuit that supplies the product or system. Bare, covered, or

insulated grounding conductors are acceptable. Individually covered or insulated equipment grounding

conductors shall have a continuous outer finish that is either green, or green with one or more yellow

stripes. The equipment grounding conductor is to be connected to ground at the service equipment.

The attachment-plug receptacles in the vicinity of the product or system are all to be of a grounding type,

and the equipment grounding conductors serving these receptacles are to be connected to earth ground at

the service equipment.

A supplementary equipment grounding conductor shall be installed between the product or system and

ground that is in addition to the equipment grounding conductor in the power supply cord. The

supplementary equipment grounding conductor shall not be smaller in size than the ungrounded

branch-circuit supply conductors. The supplementary equipment grounding conductor shall be connected

Channel A

57445725 5787 58505747 5751MHz MHz

Band plan 3Band plan 2Band plan 1

Channel B

5824 5827 5831

Band plan 3Band plan 2Band plan 1

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to the product at the terminal provided, and shall be connected to ground in a manner that will retain the

ground connection when the product is unplugged from the receptacle. The connection to ground of the

supplementary equipment grounding conductor shall be in compliance with the rules for terminating

bonding jumpers at Part K or Article 250 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70. Termination of

the supplementary equipment grounding conductor is permitted to be made to building steel, to a metal

electrical raceway system, or to any grounded item that is permanently and reliably connected to the

electrical service equipment ground.

The supplemental grounding conductor shall be connected to the equipment using a number 8 ring terminal

and should be fastened to the grounding lug provided on the rear panel of the equipment. The ring terminal

should be installed using the appropriate crimping tool (AMP P/N 59250 T-EAD Crimping Tool or

equivalent.)

6. SUPPLYING POWER TO THE UNIT

The TRACER 6200 can operate from a supply between 21 and 60 VDC, with either polarity referenced to

ground. Power supplies should be able to provide up to 25 Watts at the selected voltage. A dual pin

terminal plug accepts power at the rear panel of the unit, providing a voltage (+/–) and ground (GND)

reference point.

7. MOUNTING OPTIONS

Indoor Unit (IDU)

Install the TRACER 6200 in a location that requires minimal feedline length. The TRACER 6200 is

designed to be mounted in a rack. If multiple units are installed in one location, one-half inch of spacing is

recommended above and below the unit.

The TRACER 6200 systems are 1U high, rack-mountable units which can be installed into 19- inch (see

Figure 2 on page 50) or 23-inch (see Figure 3 on page 51) equipment racks using the supplied rackmount

The supplemental equipment grounding terminal is located on the rear panel of the

TRACER 6200.

• This unit shall be installed in accordance with Article 400 and 364.8 of the

NEC NFPA 70 when installed outside of a Restricted Access Location (i.e., central

office, behind a locked door, service personnel only area).

• Power to the TRACER 6200 DC system must be from a reliably grounded

21 to 60 VDC UL Listed or CSA Certified ITE Power Supply with outputs meeting LPS

requirements.

• A readily accessible disconnect device that is suitably approved and rated shall be

incorporated in the field wiring.

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brackets (3265498@B). Follow these steps to mount the TRACER 6200 into a rack:

Figure 2. 19-inch Rackmount Illustration

Instructions for Rack Mounting the TRACER 6200

1 Position the TRACER 6200 in a stationary equipment rack. This unit takes up 1U of

space. To allow proper grounding, scrape the paint from the rack around the

mounting holes where the TRACER 6200 will be positioned.

2 Have someone else hold the unit in position as you install two mounting bolts

through the unit’s brackets and into the equipment rack using a #2 phillips-head

screwdriver.

Be careful not to compromise the stability of the equipment mounting rack when installing

this product.

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Figure 3. 23-inch Rackmount Illustration

Outdoor Unit (ODU)

Install the TRACER 6320 ODU in a location that requires minimal feedline cable length between the ODU

and the antenna. The TRACER 6320 ODU is designed to be mounted outdoors using the provided

mounting hardware. Follow these steps to mount the TRACER 6320 ODU onto an outdoor structure (see

Figure 4 on page 52 for the accompanying illustration):

Instructions for Mounting the TRACER 6320 ODU

1. Thread the provided snaplock clamps through the appropriate holes on the upper

and lower mounting brackets.

2. Position the TRACER 6320 on the structure.

3. Hold the ODU in position as you tighten the clamps on the structure.

4. Verify that the mounting clamps are sufficiently tightened before letting go of the

unit.

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Figure 4. Mounting the Outdoor Unit (ODU)

8. INSTALLING MODULES

Figure 5 shows the slot numbering designation as viewed from the rear of the TRACER 6200 IDU. The

functionally identical option slots only accept TRACER 6000 Series modules.

Figure 5. TRACER 6200 Network Module Slot Designation

Access modules are intended to be serviced by qualified service personnel only.

TRACER 6000 Series modules are not hot swappable. Remove power from the system

before installing or removing the module.

Pole

Clamp

MODULE 1 MODULE 2

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Instructions for Installing Network Modules

Individual access modules insert in the back of the chassis. Two phillips-head screws hold the modules in

place for added security. To install network modules, follow the steps outlined below.

9. CONNECTING THE MODULE INTERFACES

Quad T1 Module Interfaces

The physical T1 interfaces are provided using four RJ-45 ports located on the module. Straight-through T1

interface cables can be used to interface to any standard T1 DTE device (not supplied).

Quad E1 Module Interfaces

The physical E1 interfaces are provided using a single DB-25 interface, an adapter cable, and a BNC

breakout panel. Connect one end of the adapter cable (labeled TO RADIO) to the module’s DB-25

connector, and then attach the other end of the cable (labeled TO PANEL) to the BNC breakout panel. The

75Ω unbalanced interfaces provided by the breakout panel are available for connection to standard E1

DTE devices (see Figure 6 on page 54).

Electronic modules can be damaged by static electrical discharge. Before handling

modules, put on an antistatic discharge wrist strap to prevent damage to electronic

components. Place modules in antistatic packing material when transporting or storing.

When working on modules, always place them on an approved antistatic mat that is

electrically grounded.

Step Action

1. Remove power from the unit.

2. Remove the blank panel plate (if necessary).

3. Slide the network module into the network slot until the module is firmly seated in

the chassis.

4. Secure the screws at both edges of the module.

5. Install the optional hardware components (when necessary). For example, for

the E1 network module, an optional BNC breakout panel is available.

6. Connect the cables to the associated device(s).

7. Restore power to the unit.

T1 crossover cables are needed when connecting two TRACER 6000 Series T1 ports in

back-to-back operation.

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Figure 6. E1 Connection with Breakout Panel

Quad Ethernet Switch Module

The physical Ethernet interfaces are provided using four RJ-45 jacks. Ethernet cables are not supplied with

your shipment. Connect any standard Ethernet device to one of the switch ports located on the rear of the

unit.

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USER INTERFACE GUIDE

Provides detailed descriptions of all menu options and configuration parameters available for the

TRACER 6000 Series split system.

This section of the TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual is designed for use by network

administrators and others who will configure and provision the system. It contains information about

navigating the VT100 user interface, configuration information, and menu descriptions.

CONTENTS

Navigating the Terminal Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Terminal Menu Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Navigating using the Keyboard Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Menu and System Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Password Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Menu Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

> System Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

> Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

> System Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

> RF Link Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

> RF Link Performance History (Main Screen) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

> RF Link/ODU Error History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

> RF Link Max/Min Received Power History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

> RF Link Min/Max Received Signal Quality History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

> Datapath Provisioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

> 4xE1 Module Configuration/Status/History (Main Screen). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

> E1x Status/Configuration/Loopback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

> E1x Performance History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

> T1 Module Configuration/Status/History (Main Screen). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

> T1x Status/Configuration/Loopback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

> Ethernet Switch Module Configuration/Status/History (Main Screen) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

> Ethernet Switch Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

> Ethernet Switch Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

> Management/Utilities (Main Screen) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

> Ping Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

> Firmware Upgrade Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

> RF Link Management Bridge Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

FIGURES

Figure 1. Main Menu Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Figure 2. TRACER System Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Figure 3. TRACER Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Figure 4. TRACER System Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Figure 5. RF Link Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Figure 6. 5.8 GHz Bandwidth Division. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Figure 7. RF Link Performance History (Main Screen) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Figure 8. RF Link/ODU Error History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Figure 9. RF Link Max/Min Received Power History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

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Figure 10. RF Link Min/Max Received Signal Quality History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Figure 11. Datapath Provisioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Figure 12. E1 Module Configuration/Status/History (Main Screen). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Figure 13. E1x Status/Configuration/Loopback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Figure 14. E1 Local Link Loopback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Figure 15. E1 Remote Link Loopback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Figure 16. E1 Local Line Loopback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Figure 17. E1 Remote Line Loopback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Figure 18. E1x Link Performance History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Figure 19. T1 Module Configuration/Status/History (Main Screen). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Figure 20. T1x Status/Configuration/Loopback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Figure 21. T1 Local Link Loopback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Figure 22. T1 Remote Link Loopback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Figure 23. T1 Local Line Loopback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Figure 24. T1 Remote Line Loopback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Figure 25. T1x Link Performance History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Figure 26. Ethernet Switch Module Configuration/Status/History (Main Screen) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Figure 27. Ethernet Switch Module Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Figure 28. Ethernet Switch Module Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Figure 29. Management/Utilities (Main Screen) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Figure 30. Management/SNMP Port Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Figure 31. Ping Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Figure 32. Firmware Upgrade Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Figure 33. RF Link Management Bridge Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

TABLES

Table 1. E1 Interface Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Table 2. T1 Interface Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

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1. NAVIGATING THE TERMINAL MENU

The TRACER menu system can be accessed with a VT100 compatible terminal that is connected to the

CRAFT PORT (located on the front of the TRACER 6200 IDU) and set to 9600 bits per second (default),

8 data bits, 1 stop bit, and no parity. Flow control on the serial interface should be configured to NONE for

proper operation. Once a terminal is connected, press <Enter> until the login screen appears. The default

password for the TRACER is password.

Terminal Menu Window

The TRACER 6200 uses a series of menu pages and a single Main Menu page to access its many features.

The Main Menu page (see Figure 1) provides a link to all available configuration/status pages.

Figure 1. Main Menu Screen

All TRACER passwords are case-sensitive.

After connecting a VT100 terminal to the TRACER 6200, press <Ctrl + l> or <Ctrl + r> to

redraw the current screen.

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Navigating using the Keyboard Keys

You can use various keystrokes to move through the terminal menu, manage a terminal menu session, and

configure the system.

Moving Through the Menus

2. MENU AND SYSTEM CONTROL

Password Protection

The TRACER 6200 provides password protection of the menu interface (via Terminal or Telnet access).

To do this... Press this key...

Activate the Login screen (upon initial connection) Enter (twice)

Refresh the screen <Ctrl + l>

Exit the menu system and return to the login screen <Ctrl + z>

Close the Telnet session (or toggle the modem signalling to hang up an

attached modem) <Ctrl + z> (twice)

Move up to select items Up Arrow

p (Previous)

Move down to select items Down Arrow

n (Next)

Edit a selected menu item Enter

Spacebar

Scroll through configuration parameters for a menu item Spacebar

Left/Right Arrows

p or n (Prev/Next)

Cancel an edit Escape

Return to Main Menu page m

Back out to previous menu page b

Left Arrow

Go to System Status menu page s

All TRACER systems are shipped with a default password of password. (Passwords are

case-sensitive.)

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3. MENU DESCRIPTIONS

The remainder of this section describes the TRACER menus and submenus.

> SYSTEM STATUS

Figure 2 shows the TRACER System Status menu page. The status of major system components for both

sides of the RF link is displayed, but no configuration can be performed from this view.

Figure 2. TRACER System Status

A. Elapsed Time

The top of the TRACER System Status menu page displays the elapsed time the TRACER system has

been operational since the last power reset.

The menu structure of the TRACER system is depicted below as follows:

> MENU PAGE

> MENU PAGE > MENU SELECTION

> MENU PAGE > MENU SELECTION > SUB-MENU

Elapsed

Time

Local

Frequency

Rx Power

CRF Status

Module

Remote

Rx Power

Tx Power

Tx Power JNavigation Reminder

Tracer

STATUS

Plan Frequency

Plan

TRACER

Status

Rx Quality

Status

Module

Status

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B. Module Status

A visual status of the current installed modules. The modules are listed in the order they are installed

(Module 1 on top and Module 2 on the bottom).

C. RF Status

A graphical indicator of the RF links is located beneath the Elapsed Time display. The status of the

received radio link is indicated as RF UP or RF DOWN for each direction. This RF status display

corresponds to the RF DWN LED on the front of the unit.

D. Remote System Status

The right portion of the TRACER System Status menu page reports the status of the remote TRACER

(the system across the wireless link from the active terminal). If the RF link is down in either direction,

DATA NOT AVAILABLE is displayed in place of the remote system status information.

E. Local System Status

The left portion of the System Status menu page reports the status of the local TRACER (the system

where the active terminal is attached).

F. Frequency Plan

Displays the frequency plan (A or B) for the TRACER unit. For an operational TRACER system, you

should have one A and one B frequency plan.

G. Rx Quality

Displays an indicator of receive signal quality that is not necessarily related to receive signal level (for

both the local and remote units) using a series of symbols (#). The more symbols (#) displayed, the

better the signal quality. This indicator is related to signal-to-noise ratio and features a colon (:) marker

to indicate 10-6 bit error rate. This indicator is useful as a diagnostic tool to help identify interference,

4XT1 MODULE

A visual status of current errors/alarms on the T1 interfaces (for both the local and remote

systems) is provided on the TRACER System Status menu page. The four available T1

interfaces on the module (A through D) are only displayed if the interface is mapped in the

DATAPATH PROVISIONING; a – is displayed for inactive, unmapped interfaces. The interface

displayed in reverse highlight indicates an active error or alarm condition on the specified

interface (A through D). Individual T1 status pages (accessible from the Main menu) provide

detailed T1 information.

4XE1 MODULE

A visual status of current errors/alarms on the E1 interfaces (for both the local and remote

systems) is provided on the System Status menu page. The four available E1 interfaces on

the module (A through D) are only displayed if the interface is mapped in the DATAPATH

PROVISIONING; a – is displayed for inactive, unmapped interfaces. The interface displayed in

reverse highlight indicates an active error or alarm condition on the specified interface (A

through D). Individual E1 status pages (accessible from the Main menu) provide detailed E1

information.

QUAD ETHERNET SWITCH MODULE

A visual status of current errors/alarms on the Ethernet interfaces (for both the local and

remote systems) is provided on the System Status menu page. The configured data rate (on

the Datapath Provisioning page) is displayed. Individual status notations for the available

Ethernet interfaces are available through the Quad Ethernet Switch Module Status page.

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as the system may have high receive signal level and poor signal quality in situations where

interference is an issue.

H. Rx Power

Displays the approximate receiver levels (for both the local and remote units) using a series of symbols

(#). The more symbols (#) displayed, the stronger the signal. If the link is down in either direction and

remote end data is unavailable, DATA NOT AVAILABLE is displayed in place of the symbols (#).

I. Tx Power

Displays the approximate transmitter levels (for both the local and remote units) using a series of

symbols (#). The more symbols (#) displayed, the stronger the signal. If the link is down in either

direction and remote end data is unavailable, DATA NOT AVAILABLE is displayed in place of the

symbols (#).

J. Navigation Reminders

Displays system navigation reminders. For more details on system navigation, refer to Navigating the

Terminal Menu on page 57.

> MAIN MENU

The TRACER Main menu page provides access to all other configuration/status pages. Figure 3 shows the

TRACER Main menu page.

Figure 3. TRACER Main Menu

From the keyboard, use the up and down arrow keys to scroll through the available pages, or enter the

number or letter of the selected page (to highlight the menu page) and press <Enter>.

Press <m> from any menu in the TRACER menu structure to access the

TRACER Main Menu page.

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> SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

Figure 4 shows the TRACER System Configuration menu page. System configuration parameters for both

the local and remote TRACER units are available through this menu page.

Figure 4. TRACER System Configuration

> SYSTEM CONFIGURATION > SITE NAME

Provides a user-defined alphanumeric description (up to 25 characters) for the TRACER system.

> SYSTEM CONFIGURATION > SERIAL NUMBER

Displays the serial number for the unit. The serial number of the TRACER will automatically display in

this field.

> SYSTEM CONFIGURATION > SYSTEM TIME

Displays the current time, including seconds. To edit this field, place the cursor on the field and press

<Enter>. Then, enter the time in a 24-hour format (such as 23:00:00 for 11:00 pm). Press <Enter> when

you are finished to accept the change.

Press <1> from any menu in the TRACER menu structure to access the System

Configuration menu page.

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> SYSTEM CONFIGURATION > SYSTEM DATE

Displays the current date. To edit this field, place the cursor on the field and press <Enter>. Then, enter

the date in mm-dd-yyyy format (for example, 10-30-1998). Press <Enter> when you are finished to accept

the change.

> SYSTEM CONFIGURATION > ELAPSED TIME

Displays the length of time the TRACER system has been running. Each time you reset the system, this

value resets to 0 days, 0 hours, 0 min and 0 secs.

> SYSTEM CONFIGURATION > CRAFT PORT BAUD

Specifies the baud rate of the port. Select either 9600 (default), 19200, 38400, 57600, or 115200 bps. If

you are using the CRAFT port for modem access, ensure that the CRAFT port rate matches the modem

baud rate.

> SYSTEM CONFIGURATION > INACTIVITY LOGOUT

This option defines the amount of time in minutes the user may stay connected without any activity on the

CRAFT port before the user is automatically logged out of the system. Select one of the following: 5 MIN,

10 MIN (default), 15 MIN, 30 MIN, 45 MIN, 60 MIN, or OFF.

> SYSTEM CONFIGURATION > PASSWORD

Sets the password for password protection of the TRACER terminal interface. Enter up to eight

alphanumeric characters. The system password is case sensitive.

> SYSTEM CONFIGURATION > PERFORMANCE STATS (CLEAR)

Resets all system error counters for the TRACER.

> SYSTEM CONFIGURATION > FACTORY DEFAULT

Resets the system to the factory default settings. The configured IP ADDRESS, SUBNET MASK, and DEFAULT

GATEWAY are not defaulted during a factory default.

Changes to the INACTIVITY LOGOUT setting do not apply to the current session. All changes

take affect at the next login to the system menus.

The default password for the TRACER is password.

The TOTAL ACTIVE CHANNELS parameter (on the Datapath Provisioning menu page) is

reset to the factory default value (8). Performing a factory default on any system with less

than eight active channels will result in an RF link loss.

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> RF LINK CONFIGURATION

Figure 5 shows the TRACER RF Link Configuration menu page, which contains the transmit and receive

power settings and band plan configuration for both the local and remote units. Triple-DES encryption is

also configured from this menu.

Figure 5. RF Link Configuration

> RF LINK CONFIGURATION > RX POWER

Displays the approximate receiver levels (for both the local and remote units) using a series of symbols (#).

The more symbols (#) displayed, the stronger the signal. If the link is down in either direction and remote

end data is unavailable, DATA NOT AVAILABLE displays in place of the symbols (#). This parameter is

display only.

> RF LINK CONFIGURATION > TX POWER

Allows the transmitter levels (for both the local and remote units) to be adjusted. The current transmitter

level is displayed using a series of symbols (#). The more symbols (#) displayed, the stronger the signal.

If the link is down and remote end data is unavailable, DATA NOT AVAILABLE displays in place of the

symbols (#). Pressing (+) on this field sets the TX POWER to full strength; pressing (-) reduces the TX

POWER to the minimum.

Reducing the transmitter power of the remote TRACER could cause the RF link to drop,

requiring a technician to increase the transmit power by using the menu system at the

remote site.

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> RF LINK CONFIGURATION > RF BAND PLAN

Sets the band plan for the TRACER. Each channel is divided into three band plans (1, 2, or 3). Both local

and remote TRACER must be configured with the same band plan (1, 2, or 3) but different channel plans

(A or B). For example, the transmitter at one end of the link will transmit in band plan 1 of channel A (the

lower portion of the spectrum) and receive in band plan 1 of channel B (the upper portion). Consequently,

the receiver at the other end should receive in band plan 1 of channel A (the lower portion) and transmit in

band plan 1 of channel B (the upper portion). (Refer to Figure 6 for the division.) The TRACER comes

factory programmed with RF band plan set to Band 1.

Figure 6. 5.8 GHz Bandwidth Division

> RF LINK CONFIGURATION > LINK ENCRYPTION

The TRACER 6200 provides triple-DES (3DES) encryption of the data passed over the RF Link. When

LINK ENCRYPTION is set to ENABLED, the system sequentially applies the three keys entered in the SUBKEY 0,

1, and 2 fields to each 64-bit block of data transmitted over the RF link. The remote system uses the same

keys to decrypt each block. (The keys entered in the local and remote systems must be identical.)

> RF LINK CONFIGURATION > SUBKEY (0-2)

The TRACER 6200 provides 3DES encryption of the data passed over the RF Link. When LINK

ENCRYPTION is set to ENABLED, the TRACER sequentially applies the three keys entered in the SUBKEY 0,

1, and 2 fields to each 64-bit block of data transmitted over the RF link. The remote system uses the same

keys to decrypt each block. (The keys entered in the local and remote systems must be identical.) Valid

entries are numbers 0 through 9 and letters a through f.

When changing RF band plans on installed links, change the remote end first. If the local

end is changed first, remote configuration capability is lost. In the event the local end is

changed first and the link is dropped, reset the local end to the previous setting to restore

the link.

Channel A

57445725 5787 585747 5751MHz

Band plan 3Band plan 2Band plan 1

Channel B

5824 5827 5831

Band plan 3Band plan 2Band plan 1

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> RF LINK PERFORMANCE HISTORY (MAIN SCREEN)

Figure 7 shows the TRACER RF Link Performance History main screen, which contains the transmit and

receive power settings and band plan configuration for both the local and remote units.

Figure 7. RF Link Performance History (Main Screen)

> RF LINK/ODU ERROR HISTORY

Figure 8 shows the TRACER RF Link/ODU Error History menu page, which displays the error statistics

available from the system for the RF link and the communications link between the IDU and ODU.

Detailed error statistics are displayed in 15-minute and 24-hour increments.

Figure 8. RF Link/ODU Error History

The (ODU) represents the number of seconds that the IDU was unable to communicate with the ODU over

the communications link. The number of seconds without IDU/ODU communication that occur in a

24-hour or 15-minute increment is displayed as a numerical value. ODU errors can indicate a problem with

Days 24

Hours

(8 Hours

displayed

at a Time)

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the IF cabling between the IDU and ODU. Link errors (LNK) represent the number of seconds of lost

communication (with the remote end) across the wireless link. LNK errors indicate a problem with the RF

link. Refer to the Troubleshooting Guide section of this manual for more details on troubleshooting the

causes of errors.

The ODU and link error counts for the most recent 24 hours are recorded in 15-minute increments and

displayed on the right side of the page. The left side of the page displays the 24-hour totals for the most

recent 7 days.

> RF LINK MAX/MIN RECEIVED POWER HISTORY

Figure 9 shows the TRACER RF Link Max/Min Received Power History page, which displays the

available received power statistics from the system. Minimum and maximum received signal levels for the

RF link (from both the local and remote TRACER units) in 15-minute and 24-hour increments are found

on this screen.

Figure 9. RF Link Max/Min Received Power History

The received power level (MIN and MAX) represents the minimum and maximum values of received signal

levels in a 24-hour or 15-minute increments, and is displayed as a numerical value from 0 to 100, with 0

corresponding to 0 V of RSSI and 100 corresponding to 5 V RSSI.

Press <n> to view the next 8-hour segment of 15-minute totals and to view the

previous 8-hour segment.

The minimum receive power level is recorded to aid in troubleshooting problem RF links.

Radio links with high MIN numbers and intermittent performance are probably

experiencing interference, while links with low MIN numbers have improperly engineered

paths or excess system losses. A system with MIN numbers varying widely could indicate

fading, reflections, or an intermittent installation problem such as loose connectors,

damaged coax or lightning arrestors, or water contaminated feedlines.

Days 24

Hours

(8 Hours

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> RF LINK MIN/MAX RECEIVED SIGNAL QUALITY HISTORY

Figure 10 shows the TRACER RF Link Min/Max Received Signal Quality History menu page, which

displays the available received signal quality statistics from the system. Minimum and maximum received

signal quality levels for the RF link (from both the local and remote TRACER units) in 15-minute and

24-hour increments are found on this screen.

Figure 10. RF Link Min/Max Received Signal Quality History

The received power quality level (MIN and MAX) represents the minimum and maximum values of

received signal quality levels in a 24-hour or 15-minute increments, and is displayed as a numerical value

from 0 to 100, with 0 corresponding to poor signal quality and 100 corresponding to exceptional signal

quality.

Press <n> to view the next 8-hour segment of 15-minute totals and to view the

previous 8-hour segment.

Radio links with consistently high MIN and MAX numbers should not experience

interference. Radio links with a large difference between MIN and MAX numbers could be

experiencing fading, reflections, or intermittent interference or installation problems such

as loose connectors, damaged coax cable, water contaminated feedlines, or damaged

lightning arrestors. Radio links with consistently low MIN and MAX numbers may be

experiencing interference, low receive levels, or installation problems. If this is the case,

examine the RF link MIN/MAX received power history. High received power numbers with

low received signal quality numbers indicate interference, while low received power

numbers with low received signal quality numbers indicate low receive levels or

installation problems.

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> DATAPATH PROVISIONING

Figure 11 shows the Datapath Provisioning menu page, which displays the active network interfaces for

the installed modules (from both the local and remote TRACER units).

Figure 11. Datapath Provisioning

> DATAPATH PROVISIONING > TOTAL ACTIVE CHANNELS

Defines the total number of channels active on the installed modules. Specify 2, 4, or 8 total active

channels. After defining the total number of active channels, specify the actual active channels using the

CHANNEL SELECTION menu.

> DATAPATH PROVISIONING > MODULE 1/2 CHANNELS

(Read Only) Displays the total number of active channels on the installed module.

> DATAPATH PROVISIONING > CHANNEL SELECTION

Defines the active channels (A, B, C, D) on each installed T1 module or the bandwidth dedicated to the

Quad Ethernet Switch module (in 2 Mbps steps). To activate a channel, press <Enter> and use the

spacebar or arrow keys to cycle through the available channel combinations until the desired combination

Press <n> to view the next 8-hour segment of 15-minute totals and to view the

previous 8-hour segment.

The number of active channels and the channel configuration on both the local and

remote systems must match for the RF link to function properly. A discrepancy

between the systems can result in unpredictable operation.

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displays. Press <Enter> again to make the channel combination change. If the specified channel selection

is not valid, the TRACER automatically corrects the configuration and populates the field with a valid

selection.

> 4XE1 MODULE CONFIGURATION/STATUS/HISTORY (MAIN SCREEN)

Figure 12 shows the TRACER E1 module Configuration main screen, which contains access to the status,

configuration, testing, and performance history parameters for the selected E1 module.

Figure 12. E1 Module Configuration/Status/History (Main Screen)

> E1X STATUS/CONFIGURATION/LOOPBACK

Figure 13 on page 71 shows the E1x Status/Configuration/Loopback menu page, which displays a

real-time graphical representation for the E1x link using data from both the local and remote TRACER

units. E1x operational configuration parameters and testing functions are configured from this menu.

The number of active channels and the channel configuration on both the local and remote

systems must match for the RF link to function properly. A discrepancy between the systems

can result in unpredictable operation.

The following menus for the E1x Status/Configuration/Loopback apply to all four

available E1 interfaces (A through D).

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Figure 13. E1x Status/Configuration/Loopback

> E1X STATUS/CONFIGURATION/LOOPBACK > E1X INTERFACE ALARMS

Displays any active alarms on the E1 link (reported from both the local and remote TRACER units).

These alarms include AIS, CRC, LCV, LOS, OOF, and RMT. Table 1 briefly describes these alarms. See

Section 8, Troubleshooting Guide on page 95, for more information on these alarms.

> E1X STATUS/CONFIGURATION/LOOPBACK > INTERFACE TYPE

(Read Only) Displays the current interface type of the E1 module.

> E1X STATUS/CONFIGURATION/LOOPBACK > ALARM REPORTING

Determines whether the TRACER unit will report active alarms. If set to DISABLED, no alarms will be

displayed on this menu page. The ALARM REPORTING parameter is independently configured for the local

and remote TRACER units. When set to DISABLED, the TRACER does not report active alarms via SNMP,

the CRAFT port, alarm contacts, menu screens, or LEDs on the front panel. By default, alarm reporting is

set to ENABLED.

Table 1. E1 Interface Alarms

AIS (Alarm Indication Signal) Activates when an incoming remote alarm is received from a

connected E1 device. An AIS signal is an unframed all one signal that replaces the normal

traffic signal.

CRC (Loss of CRC-4 Framing) The receiver is unable to synchronize to the CRC-4 frame

pattern of the received signal.

LCV (Line Code Violations) Activates when the incoming E1 stream presents line coding

violations.

LOS (Loss of Signal) Activates when no E1 signal is present from the connected E1 equipment.

LOS is activated after receiving 192 consecutive zeros.

OOF (Out of Frame) The receiver is unable to synchronize to the FAS framing pattern of the

received signal.

RMT (Received Remote Alarm) Activates when an incoming remote alarm is received from the

E1 device, indicating that a failure has occurred in the received direction.

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> E1X STATUS/CONFIGURATION/LOOPBACK > CRC4 DETECTION

When ENABLED, the receiver detects the CRC-4 checksum bits in the outgoing E1 data stream and checks

the received signal for errors.

> E1X STATUS/CONFIGURATION/LOOPBACK > SIGNALING

Configures the framing format for the E1 link. The TRACER transports E1 data across the link (as long as

the E1 signal is properly timed). Configure the framing format (using the SIGNALING menu) to enable the

TRACER to monitor incoming framing error events and indicate problems with the attached metallic

service. The TRACER supports MULTIFRAMED (also known as CAS), UNFRAMED (all data stream with no

framing sequence bits), and FRAMED (also known as CCS). The default value is MULTIFRAMED.

> E1X STATUS/CONFIGURATION/LOOPBACK > LINE CODE

Sets the line coding for the E1 link. The TRACER supports high-density bipolar 3 substitution (HDB3) and

alternate mark inversion (AMI) line coding. HDB3 coding does not allow more than three consecutive

zeros in a transmitted bit stream and is the standard coding method on public networks.

> E1X STATUS/CONFIGURATION/LOOPBACK > LOOP/NORMAL STATE

Controls the loop status of the E1 link. Activates/deactivates loopback conditions for testing purposes.

> E1X STATUS/CONFIGURATION/LOOPBACK > LOOP/NORMAL STATE > NORMAL

Defines the E1 link as normal data transport mode; there are no active loopbacks.

> E1X STATUS/CONFIGURATION/LOOPBACK > LOOP/NORMAL STATE > LINK [LOCAL]

Activates a loopback at the local TRACER E1 framer towards the remote end of the wireless link (see

Figure 14). Use the local LINK loopback to loop the data transmitted from the remote end of the link back

across the radio link to the remote end of the link. This loopback tests the integrity of the radio link and all

the associated digital and RF hardware.

Figure 14. E1 Local Link Loopback

> E1X STATUS/CONFIGURATION/LOOPBACK > LOOP/NORMAL STATE > LINK [REMOTE]

Activates a loopback at the remote TRACER E1 framer towards the local end of the wireless link (see

Figure 15). Use the remote LINK loopback to loop the data transmitted from the local end of the link across

the radio link to the local end of the link. This loopback tests the integrity of the radio link and all the

associated digital and RF hardware.

Figure 15. E1 Remote Link Loopback

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> E1X STATUS/CONFIGURATION/LOOPBACK > LOOP/NORMAL STATE > LINE [LOCAL]

Activates a loopback at the local TRACER E1 framer towards the locally connected E1 equipment (see

Figure 16). Use the local LINE loopback to test data path integrity from the local TRACER unit to the

connected E1 equipment.

Figure 16. E1 Local Line Loopback

> E1X STATUS/CONFIGURATION/LOOPBACK > LOOP/NORMAL STATE > LINE [REMOTE]

Activates a loopback at the remote TRACER E1 framer towards the connected E1 equipment at the remote

end of the link (see Figure 17). Use the remote LINE loopback to test data path integrity from the remote

TRACER unit to the E1 equipment connected at the remote end of the link.

Figure 17. E1 Remote Line Loopback

> E1X PERFORMANCE HISTORY

Figure 18 shows the E1x Performance History menu page, which displays detailed error statistics for the

E1 link (from both the local and remote TRACER units) in 15-minute and 24-hour increments.

Figure 18. E1x Link Performance History

The following menus for the E1x Performance History apply to all four available E1

interfaces (A through D).

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E1 performance data is presented as Errored Seconds (ES) and Severely Errored Seconds (SES) on the E1

interface. The following events qualify as an ES: LOS, OOF, LCV, or CRC error. An SES is caused by a

loss of signal or an out-of-frame event.

The error count for the most recent 24 hours are recorded in 15-minute increments and displayed on the

right side of the page. The left side of the page displays the 24-hour totals for the most recent 7 days.

> T1 MODULE CONFIGURATION/STATUS/HISTORY (MAIN SCREEN)

Figure 19 shows the TRACER 4xT1 module Configuration main screen, which contains access to the

status, configuration, testing, and performance history parameters for the selected T1 module.

Figure 19. T1 Module Configuration/Status/History (Main Screen)

> T1X STATUS/CONFIGURATION/LOOPBACK

Figure 20 on page 75 shows the T1x Status/Configuration/Loopback menu page, which displays a

real-time graphical representation for the T1x link using data from both the local and remote TRACER

units. T1x operational configuration parameters and testing functions are configured from this menu.

Press <n> to view the next 8-hour segment of 15-minute totals and to view the

previous 8-hour segment.

The following menus for the T1x Status/Configuration/Loopback apply to all four

available T1 interfaces (A through D).

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Figure 20. T1x Status/Configuration/Loopback

>T1X STATUS/CONFIGURATION/LOOPBACK > T1X INTERFACE ALARMS

Displays any active alarms on the T1 link (reported from both the local and remote TRACER units). These

alarms include Red, Blue/AIS, Yellow, LOS, and bipolar violations (BPV). Table 1 briefly describes these

alarms. See Section 8, Troubleshooting Guide on page 119, for more information on these alarms.

> T1X STATUS/CONFIGURATION/LOOPBACK > ALARM REPORTING

Determines whether the TRACER unit will report active alarms. If set to DISABLED, no alarms will be

displayed on this menu page. The ALARM REPORTING parameter is independently configured for the local

and remote TRACER units. When set to DISABLED, the TRACER does not report active alarms via SNMP

or the CRAFT port, and the status LEDs are off. By default, alarm reporting is set to ENABLED.

>T1X STATUS/CONFIGURATION/LOOPBACK > T1X LINE BUILD OUT

Configures the T1 for the appropriate line build out, based on the distance to the T1 equipment. By default,

the line build out for the TRACER is 0 dB/133 FT.

Table 2. T1 Interface Alarms

RED Activates when no T1 signal is present from the connected T1 equipment. LOS is

activated after receiving 192 consecutive zeros.

BLUE/AIS (Alarm Indication Signal) Activates when an incoming remote alarm is received from a

connected T1 device. An AIS signal is an unframed all one signal that replaces the normal

traffic signal.

YEL (Yellow Alarm) Activates when an incoming remote alarm is received from the T1 device

indicating that a failure has occurred in the received direction.

LOS (Loss of Sync) Occurs when the TRACER system cannot synchronize to the incoming T1

data stream.

BPV (Bipolar Violations) Activates when the incoming T1 stream presents BPVs. BPV occur

when two one bits are received back-to-back with the same polarity.

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> T1X STATUS/CONFIGURATION/LOOPBACK > SIGNALING

Configures the framing format for the T1 link for both the local and remote TRACER units. The TRACER

transports T1 data across the link (as long as the T1 signal is properly timed). Configure the framing format

(using the SIGNALING menu) to enable the TRACER to monitor incoming framing error events and indicate

problems with the attached metallic service. The TRACER supports both extended superframe (ESF) and

superframe (D4) framing formats. By default, the signaling method is set to ESF.

> T1X STATUS/CONFIGURATION/LOOPBACK > LINE CODE

Sets the line coding for the T1 link. The TRACER supports bipolar eight-zero substitution (B8ZS) and

alternate mark inversion (AMI) line coding. By default, the line code is set to B8ZS.

> T1X STATUS/CONFIGURATION/LOOPBACK > LOOP/NORMAL STATE

Controls the loop status of the T1 link. Activates/deactivates loopback conditions for testing purposes.

> T1X STATUS/CONFIGURATION/LOOPBACK > LOOP/NORMAL STATE > NORMAL

Defines the T1 link as normal data transport mode; there are no active loopbacks.

> T1X STATUS/CONFIGURATION/LOOPBACK > LOOP/NORMAL STATE > LINK [LOCAL]

Activates a loopback at the local TRACER T1 framer towards the remote end of the wireless link (see

Figure 14). Use the local LINK loopback to loop the data transmitted from the remote end of the link back

across the radio link to the remote end of the link. This loopback tests the integrity of the radio link and all

the associated digital and RF hardware.

Figure 21. T1 Local Link Loopback

> T1X STATUS/CONFIGURATION/LOOPBACK > LOOP/NORMAL STATE > LINK [REMOTE]

Activates a loopback at the remote TRACER T1 framer towards the local end of the wireless link (see

Figure 15). Use the remote LINK loopback to loop the data transmitted from the local end of the link across

the radio link to the local end of the link. This loopback tests the integrity of the radio link and all the

associated digital and RF hardware.

Figure 22. T1 Remote Link Loopback

> T1X STATUS/CONFIGURATION/LOOPBACK > LOOP/NORMAL STATE > LINE [LOCAL]

Activates a loopback at the local TRACER T1 framer towards the connected T1 equipment (see Figure 23).

Use the local LINE loopback to test data path integrity from the local TRACER unit to the connected T1

equipment.

Figure 23. T1 Local Line Loopback

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> T1X STATUS/CONFIGURATION/LOOPBACK > LOOP/NORMAL STATE > LINE [REMOTE]

Activates a loopback at the remote TRACER T1 framer towards the connected T1 equipment at the remote

end of the link (see Figure 17). Use the remote LINE loopback to test data path integrity from the remote

TRACER unit to the T1 equipment connected at the remote end of the link.

Figure 24. T1 Remote Line Loopback

> T1X PERFORMANCE HISTORY

Figure 25 shows the T1x Performance History menu page, which displays detailed error statistics for the

T1 link (from both the local and remote TRACER units) in 15-minute and 24-hour increments.

Figure 25. T1x Link Performance History

T1 performance data is presented as Errored Seconds (ES) and Severely Errored Seconds (SES) on the T1

interface. The following events qualify as an ES: AIS, LOS or LOF alarm second, a single BPV, excessive

zero event, or a single parity bit. An SES is caused by an AIS, LOS or LOF alarm second, excessive BPVs,

or framed parity-bit errors causing a line bit error rate (BER) of 10-6.

The error counts for the most recent 24 hours are recorded in 15-minute increments and displayed on the

right side of the page. The left side of the page displays the 24-hour totals for the most recent 7 days.

The following menus for the T1x Performance History apply to all four available T1

interfaces (A through D).

Press <n> to view the next 8-hour segment of 15-minute totals and to view the

previous 8-hour segment.

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> ETHERNET SWITCH MODULE CONFIGURATION/STATUS/HISTORY (MAIN SCREEN)

Figure 26 shows the Ethernet Switch Module Configuration/Status/History main screen, which contains

access to the status, configuration, testing, and performance history parameters for the selected Ethernet

Switch module.

Figure 26. Ethernet Switch Module Configuration/Status/History (Main Screen)

> ETHERNET SWITCH CONFIGURATION

Figure 27 shows the Ethernet Switch Module Configuration screen, which contains access to the port

configuration options for the available Ethernet interfaces on the selected module.

Figure 27. Ethernet Switch Module Configuration

The following menus for the ETHERNET SWITCH CONFIGURATION apply to all four available

Ethernet interfaces (1 through 4).

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>ETHERNET SWITCH CONFIGURATION > PORT X

The Quad Ethernet Switch Module provides the capability to individually disable interfaces on the module.

Selecting DISABLE from the PORT X menu disables the port, stopping all data passing through the interface.

>ETHERNET SWITCH CONFIGURATION > SPEED/DUPLEX

Defines the speed and duplex for the selected Ethernet interface. Available options are: 100/FDX (100 Mbps

with full-duplex operation), 100/HDX (100 Mbps with half-duplex operation), 10/FDX (10 Mbps with

full-duplex operation), and 10/HDX (10 Mbps with half-duplex operation), and AUTO (automatically detects

speed and duplex of the connection). The speed and duplex settings of the TRACER Ethernet port and the

attached Ethernet equipment should be identical; if the TRACER is set to auto-negotiation, the attached

equipment should also be set for auto-negotiation.When the SPEED/DUPLEX is manually set, 802.3u

auto-negotiation is disabled; the Ethernet equipment connected to the manual port must be manually set to

the same speed/duplex settings. When set to AUTO, the actual negotiated speed and duplex of the system can

be displayed on the Ethernet Switch Status page.

> ETHERNET SWITCH STATUS

Figure 28 shows the Ethernet Switch Module Status screen, which displays the current speed and duplex

operation for each switch interface (on both the local and remote TRACER systems) as well as transmit and

receive data statistics for the Ethernet interface (from both the local and remote TRACER systems) and RF

link.

Figure 28. Ethernet Switch Module Status

>ETHERNET SWITCH STATUS > TX PACKETS

Displays a counter of all data packets transmitted out the local and remote TRACER Ethernet interfaces. Use

this data as an indicator of how many packets are being transmitted between the four Ethernet interfaces

versus over the wireless link (WAN stats). The WAN statistics (Ethernet packets transmitted over the RF

link) provide a quick way to determine Ethernet packet loss over the wireless link; the RX PACKETS on the

local system should match the TX PACKETS on the remote side (and vice versa).

>ETHERNET SWITCH STATUS > TX PACKETS DROPPED

Displays a counter of all transmit data packets that were unable to be transmitted out the individual Ethernet

interfaces (for both the local and remote TRACER units). Use this data as an indicator of congestion on the

Ethernet network segments. Dropped packets on the WAN interface can indicate that the provisioned

bandwidth for the switch module is insufficient.

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>ETHERNET SWITCH STATUS > RX PACKETS

Displays a counter of all data packets received on the local and remote TRACER Ethernet interfaces and

WAN (RF link). Use this data as an indicator for how many packets are being received on the four Ethernet

interfaces versus being received over the wireless link.

>ETHERNET SWITCH STATUS > RX PACKETS DROPPED

Displays a counter of all received data packets that were unable to be processed due to congestion inside

the TRACER switch (for both the local and remote TRACER units). Use this data as an indicator of

congestion inside the TRACER switch.

>ETHERNET SWITCH STATUS > RX PACKET ERRORS

Displays a counter of all received data packets that are greater than or equal to 64 bytes in length and have

either an FCS error or an alignment error (for both the local and remote TRACER units). RX PACKET

ERRORS on the WAN interface (RF link) could indicate link degradation (due to interference, fading, etc.).

> MANAGEMENT/UTILITIES (MAIN SCREEN)

Figure 29 shows the TRACER Management/Utilities main screen, which contains access to the SNMP

configuration, firmware upgrade options, and a ping utility for Ethernet testing.

Figure 29. Management/Utilities (Main Screen)

If the RF link goes down, some packet errors may display. Once the TRACER system

recognizes the link is down (an active RF Low alarm), packet errors will NOT increment.

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> MANAGEMENT/SNMP PORT CONFIGURATION

Figure 30 shows the Management/SNMP Port Configuration menu page, which contains the configuration

parameters for the 10/100BaseT/TX MGMT Ethernet interface and SNMP configuration parameters (from

both the local and remote TRACER units).

Figure 30. Management/SNMP Port Configuration

> MANAGEMENT/SNMP PORT CONFIGURATION > IP ADDRESS

Lists the address assigned to the 10/100BaseT/TX MGMT Ethernet port. This address is in dotted decimal

notation (four decimal numbers, each in the range of 0 to 255, separated by periods). This value is set to

192.168.0.10 by default. Obtain the correct IP address from your LAN administrator.

> MANAGEMENT/SNMP PORT CONFIGURATION > NET MASK

Defines which part of a destination IP address contains the network number. This address is in dotted

decimal notation (four decimal numbers, each in the range of 0 to 255, separated by periods). This value

is set to 255.255.255.0 by default. This part of the destination IP address is used along with the

TRACER IP address to determine which nodes must be reached through the default IP gateway.

> MANAGEMENT/SNMP PORT CONFIGURATION > DEFAULT GATEWAY

Defines or changes the default gateway. You will need a default gateway if the LAN contains multiple

segments. This address is in dotted decimal notation (four decimal numbers, each in the range of 0 to 255,

separated by periods). This value is set to 192.168.0.254 by default. Contact your LAN administrator for

the appropriate address.

> MANAGEMENT/SNMP PORT CONFIGURATION > MAC ADDRESS

(Read Only) Displays the system Ethernet Media Access Control (MAC) address.

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> MANAGEMENT/SNMP PORT CONFIGURATION > SNMP GET COMMUNITY

Defines the community name for Get access (to poll the TRACER for status information). This value must

match the Get name defined on the network management stations (NMS). Get access is read only access.

The default name is public.

> MANAGEMENT/SNMP PORT CONFIGURATION > SNMP PUT COMMUNITY

Defines the community name for Set access (to change TRACER configuration parameters through

SNMP). This value must match the Get or Set name defined on the NMS. The default name is private.

> MANAGEMENT/SNMP PORT CONFIGURATION > SNMP TRAP COMMUNITY

Defines the community name for trap destinations. This name must match the community name defined on

the NMS. The default name is SNMP_trap.

> MANAGEMENT/SNMP PORT CONFIGURATION > SNMP TRAP HOST #0 - #4

Identifies the IP address in dotted decimal notation of the NMS for the TRACER to send SNMP traps to.

Up to five trap destinations can be entered.

> PING UTILITY

Figure 31 shows the Ping Utility menu page, which contains the parameters for performing a ping test out

of the 10/100BaseT/TX MGMT Ethernet interface.

Figure 31. Ping Utility

> PING UTILITY > PING ADDRESS

Specifies the IP address to ping (in dotted decimal notation).

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> PING UTILITY > NUMBER OF PACKETS

Specifies the number of ping packets to send to the IP address specified in the PING ADDRESS field. The

default value is 4, and the maximum value is 99.

> PING UTILITY > PACKET SIZE (BYTES)

Specifies the size (in bytes) of the data portion of the ping request. The default value is 64 bytes, and the

maximum size is 1472 bytes.

> PING UTILITY > TIMEOUT (MS)

Specifies the time (in milliseconds) to wait for a ping reply before timing out. The default timeout is

3 seconds (3000 milliseconds), and the maximum value is 10 seconds (10000 milliseconds).

> PING UTILITY > PING COMMAND

Use this field to manually start (START) or stop (ABORT) a ping request, reset the ping statistics (RESET

STATS), or return the ping configuration parameters to their default values (DEFAULT VALUES).

> PING UTILITY > DELAY

(Read Only) Displays the round trip time (in milliseconds) of the ping request/reply of the current set of

pings and provides the following information:

>PING UTILITY > PACKETS

(Read Only) Displays the packet statistics for the ping request/reply of the current set of pings and provides

the following information:

> FIRMWARE UPGRADE UTILITY

Figure 32 on page 84 shows the Firmware Upgrade Utility menu page, which contains the parameters for

performing a firmware upgrade for the local and remote systems.

MINIMUM The minimum round trip time of the ping request/reply for the

current set of pings.

MAXIMUM The maximum round trip time of the ping request/reply for the

current set of pings.

AVERAGE The average round trip time of the ping request/reply for the

current set of pings.

TXThe number of ping requests transmitted.

RXThe number of ping replies received.

LOST The number of ping requests that did not receive replies.

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Figure 32. Firmware Upgrade Utility

> FIRMWARE UPGRADE UTILITY > FILE XFER METHOD

Lists the available transfer methods for updating the TRACER system. The following selections are

available:

> FIRMWARE UPGRADE UTILITY > TFTP SERVER

(Available for TFTP transfers only.) Configures the IP address of the TFTP server on which the update file

resides. The TRACER uses this field to locate the network TFTP server and request the file transfer.

> FIRMWARE UPGRADE UTILITY > TFTP FILENAME

(Available for TFTP transfers only.) Specifies the name of the update file to retrieve from the TFTP server.

Enter the full filename for the file. Some TFTP servers require the full path name for any file not located in

the default directory. Refer to the TFTP software documentation for more details.

TFTP LOCAL MGMT PORT Upgrade the firmware using a trivial file transfer protocol (TFTP)

server that is located on the same Ethernet network as the local

system. TFTP transfers files by specifying an appropriate server

address and filename.

TFTP REMOTE MGMT PORT Upgrade the firmware using a TFTP server that is located on the same

Ethernet network as the remote system. TFTP transfers files by

specifying an appropriate server address and filename.

XMODEM Upgrade the firmware using XMODEM software on a terminal or PC

that is connected to the CRAFT interface of the local system.

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> FIRMWARE UPGRADE UTILITY > UPGRADE DESTINATION

Specify the unit to upgrade. The following options are available:

> FIRMWARE UPGRADE UTILITY > COMMAND

Use this command to start (START) or stop (ABORT) a firmware upgrade. For XMODEM updates, cancel

the process via the terminal emulation software (consult your documentation for instructions on how to do

this). For TFTP updates, you can cancel the process by selecting ABORT from this field.

> FIRMWARE UPGRADE UTILITY > LOCAL CURRENT STATUS

(Available for TFTP updates only.) Indicates progress or problems encountered during the current upgrade

of the local unit. The field displays IDLE if no update is in progress or when the update is successfully

completed. At the end of a successful update, the contents of this field are copied into the Local Previous

Status. For a detailed listing of these messages, please refer to DLP-5, Updating the Firmware Using

TFTP.

> FIRMWARE UPGRADE UTILITY > LOCAL PREVIOUS STATUS

(Available for TFTP updates only.) Displays the status of the previous update of the local unit. Following a

successful update, this field reads UPGRADE FINISHED SUCCESSFULLY. If an update was unsuccessful, the

appropriate error message displays. Refer to DLP-5, Updating the Firmware Using TFTP, for more details

on available error messages.

> FIRMWARE UPGRADE UTILITY > REMOTE CURRENT STATUS

(Available for TFTP updates only.) Indicates progress or problems encountered during the current upgrade

of the remote unit. The field displays IDLE if no update is in progress or when the update is successfully

completed. At the end of a successful update, the contents of this field are copied into the Local Previous

Status. For a detailed listing of these messages, please refer to DLP-5, Updating the Firmware Using

TFTP.

LOCAL IDU Upgrade the local IDU.

LOCAL ODU Upgrade the local ODU. When upgrading the local ODU, the upgrade

file is first loaded into the IDU and then transferred to the ODU.

REMOTE IDU Upgrade the remote IDU. When upgrading the remote IDU, the

upgrade file is first loaded into the local IDU and then transferred

through the ODU over the wireless link to the remote IDU. The actual

upgrade process is not started on the remote IDU until the entire

upgrade file has been received.

REMOTE ODU Upgrade the remote ODU. When upgrading the remote ODU, the

upgrade file is first loaded into the local IDU and then transferred

through the local ODU over the wireless link to the remote IDU. The

remote IDU then proceeds the update process of the ODU. The actual

upgrade process is not started on the remote side until the entire

upgrade file has been received.

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> FIRMWARE UPGRADE UTILITY > REMOTE PREVIOUS STATUS

(Available for TFTP updates only.) Displays the status of the previous update of the remote unit. Following

a successful update, this field reads UPGRADE FINISHED SUCCESSFULLY. If an update was unsuccessful, the

appropriate error message displays. Refer to DLP-5, Updating the Firmware Using TFTP, for more details

on available error messages.

> RF LINK MANAGEMENT BRIDGE CONFIGURATION

Figure 33 shows the RF Link Bridge Configuration menu page, which contains the parameters for enabling

and configuring the TRACER management bridge for passing information from the management port

across the RF link to the remote end.

Figure 33. RF Link Management Bridge Configuration

>RF LINK MANAGEMENT BRIDGE CONFIGURATION > BRIDGE OPERATION

The TRACER has the capability to pass management information received on the local management port

(MGMT) across the RF link to the remote end. This feature allows units to operate in a daisy-chain fashion

providing the user with configuration, management, and monitoring function for all TRACER systems in

the chain as well as any other Ethernet-capable device located on the same network segment as the

TRACER systems. The TRACER takes Ethernet traffic received on the local management port and

determines (using a MAC bridge functionality) whether the traffic is intended for the local TRACER

system or a system located over the RF link. If the BRIDGE OPERATION is ENABLED, and Ethernet traffic is

received on the MGMT interface for a remote TRACER system, the TRACER bridges the data over the

RF link. The RF Link Management Bridge feature is ENABLED by default.

The RF Link Management Bridge feature should only be used to pass TRACER

management information from one TRACER to another over the RF link. It is important to

employ an IP addressing scheme that allows for independent networks at the local and all

remote sites in the daisy-chain because the TRACER will bridge all Ethernet traffic bound

for a remote network over the RF link. Excessive bridge traffic can impede proper

management operation; it is recommended that bridge traffic be limited to configuration,

management, and monitoring functions.

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>RF LINK MANAGEMENT BRIDGE CONFIGURATION > INACTIVITY TIMEOUT

Defines the amount of time that an Ethernet address is maintained in the bridge table. A shorter time

produces a more dynamic bridge table, allowing addresses to change network segments without causing

extra forwarded traffic. A longer time reduces the amount of unnecessarily forwarded traffic (due to

unknown Ethernet addresses), but causes the bridge table to respond more slowly to a MAC address

switching network segments. Valid choices are: 5 SEC (default), 15 SEC, 30 SEC, 1 MIN, and 5 MIN.

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DETAIL LEVEL PROCEDURES

Provides detailed instructions on performing common system tasks such as connecting to the system and

upgrading firmware.

CONTENTS

DLP-1 Connecting a VT100 Terminal or PC to the CRAFT Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

DLP-2 Logging into the TRACER System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

DLP-3 Setting IP Parameters for the TRACER System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

DLP-4 Verifying Communications Over an IP LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

DLP-5 Updating the Firmware Using TFTP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

DLP-6 Updating the Firmware Using XMODEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

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DLP-1 Connecting a VT100 Terminal or PC to the CRAFT Port

Introduction

TRACER management and provisioning are facilitated by a series of intuitive menus that are accessible on

a computer screen. Connecting either a VT100 terminal or a PC with terminal emulation software to the

CRAFT interface (DB-9) on the front of the unit allows access to the menus and management features of

the TRACER. This section specifies how to connect the VT100 terminal or PC to the TRACER.

Prerequisite Procedures

The TRACER must be powered up for terminal communication to function.

Tools and Materials Required

• A VT100 compatible terminal or PC with terminal emulation software

• An appropriate cable to connect the TRACER to a terminal

To prevent electrical shock, do not install equipment in a wet location or during a

lightning storm.

Electronic equipment can be damaged by static electrical discharge. Before handling it,

put on an antistatic discharge wrist strap to prevent damage to electronic components.

Place equipment in antistatic packing material when transporting or storing. When

working on equipment, always place it on an approved antistatic mat that is electrically

grounded.

Section 6 DLP-1 TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual

1. Connecting a VT100 terminal to the TRACER 6200:

2. Connecting a PC emulating a VT100 terminal to the TRACER 6200:

Most PCs or laptops can run communications software that emulates a VT100 terminal. Examples

include Windows programs such as Terminal® or Hyperterminal®. However, there are many other

adequate, commercially available software packages which will allow your PC or laptop to emulate a

VT100 terminal.

You are now ready to log in to the system, as described in DLP-2, Logging into the TRACER System.

Perform one of the following steps:

• Set the parameters of the VT100 terminal or PC to:

– 9600 baud rate

– 8 data bits

– No parity

– 1 stop bit

– No flow control

• If the terminal has a parallel setting, disable this setting and use the serial port.

Using the CRAFT Port

• Plug the DB-9 male end of the data cable into the TRACER 6200 CRAFT port on the front

of the unit. Make the connection to the VT100 terminal as appropriate for your equipment.

• Set the parameters of the communications software to:

– 9600 baud rate

– 8 data bits

– No parity

– 1 stop bit

– No flow control

• Set the PC for direct connect on the appropriate com port (instead of dial up connection).

Using the CRAFT Port

• Plug the DB-9 male end of the data cable into the TRACER 6200 CRAFT port on the front

of the unit. Make connection to the PC or laptop as appropriate for your equipment.

DLP-2 Logging into the TRACER System

Introduction

Once you are connected to the TRACER (via the TRACER 6200), you must log in to the system to gain

access to the management and provisioning functions. This DLP assumes you are connected to the

TRACER 6200 and provides specific steps for logging into the system.

Prerequisite Procedures

Complete DLP-1, Connecting a VT100 Terminal or PC to the CRAFT Port on page 91.

To prevent electrical shock, do not install equipment in a wet location or during a

lightning storm.

Electronic equipment can be damaged by static electrical discharge. Before handling it,

put on an antistatic discharge wrist strap to prevent damage to electronic components.

Place equipment in antistatic packing material when transporting or storing. When

working on equipment, always place it on an approved antistatic mat that is electrically

grounded.

After the IP parameters have been provisioned (see DLP-3, Setting IP Parameters for the

TRACER System on page 95), you can also log in via Telnet.

Section 6 DLP-2 TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual

1. After connecting to the system, press <Enter> twice to display the LOGIN screen shown here. The

flashing cursor at the LOGIN field indicates that a password must be entered.

2. Enter the password for the TRACER at the LOGIN field. The manufacturer’s default password for the

TRACER system is password in lowercase letters.

3. Upon entering the correct password, the TRACER SYSTEM STATUS page is displayed as shown below.

4. You are now logged in to the TRACER menu system.

Perform the steps below in the order listed.

DLP-3 Setting IP Parameters for the TRACER System

Introduction

If the TRACER 6200 is connected to an IP network for Telnet, TFTP, or SNMP management, several IP

parameters must be set for the unit to communicate with the network. These parameters are described in

this DLP along with the procedures for setting them.

Prerequisite Procedures

This procedure assumes that the TRACER 6200 unit is connected to an IP network and is powered up.

Please see your Network Administrator for the proper assignment of the following

parameters: IP ADDRESS, SUBNET MASK, and DEFAULT GATEWAY.

To prevent electrical shock, do not install equipment in a wet location or during a

lightning storm.

Electronic equipment can be damaged by static electrical discharge. Before handling it,

put on an antistatic discharge wrist strap to prevent damage to electronic components.

Place equipment in antistatic packing material when transporting or storing. When

working on equipment, always place it on an approved antistatic mat that is electrically

grounded.

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1. Log in to the system with maximum rights (details are in DLP-2, Logging into the TRACER System on

page 93).

2. Press M to activate the Main menu page. From the Main menu page, press 7 to select

MANAGEMENT/UTILITIES.

3. From the MANAGEMENT/UTILITIES page, select the MANAGEMENT/SNMP PORT CONFIGURATION option

and press <Enter>.

Perform the steps below in the order listed.

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4. From the Management/SNMP Configuration menu page, select the IP ADDRESS field and press

<Enter>. Type the IP address provided by your network manager and press <Enter> to accept the

change. Repeat the process for the SUBNET MASK and DEFAULT GATEWAY options.

The TRACER is now available for Telnet access. Complete the steps outlined in DLP-4, Verifying

Communications Over an IP LAN on page 99.

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DLP-4 Verifying Communications Over an IP LAN

Introduction

When the 10/100BaseT/TX MGMT port is connected to a local area network (LAN), test steps must be

performed on the TRACER 6200 to ensure that the unit is communicating properly over the network. This

procedure outlines those steps.

Prerequisite Procedures

Before beginning this procedure, the unit should be physically connected to the LAN and the provisioning

tasks detailed in DLP-3, Setting IP Parameters for the TRACER System on page 95, should be complete.

Tools and Materials Required

• Access to a PC or other computer connected to the LAN

To prevent electrical shock, do not install equipment in a wet location or during a

lightning storm.

Electronic equipment can be damaged by static electrical discharge. Before handling it,

put on an antistatic discharge wrist strap to prevent damage to electronic components.

Place equipment in antistatic packing material when transporting or storing. When

working on equipment, always place it on an approved antistatic mat that is electrically

grounded.

Section 6 DLP-4 TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual

1. Verify the TRACER IP address.

If you do not already have the IP Address for the TRACER, obtain it from the network administrator or

manually check for the address on the MANAGEMENT/SNMP CONFIGURATION page. (Access the

MANAGEMENT/SNMP CONFIGURATION page by pressing 7 and then 1 from the Main menu page.)

2. Ping the TRACER unit from a remote computer on the network.

Using a remote computer system connected to the LAN, perform an ICMP ping on the IP address of

the TRACER. Verify that the unit responds properly. If the TRACER fails to respond, try the following:

• Verify that the proper IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway are provisioned in the unit (see

DLP-3, Setting IP Parameters for the TRACER System on page 95, for details).

• Verify that the TRACER is properly cabled into the LAN and that the Ethernet cable is properly

seated in the RJ-45 jack on the rear of the unit.

• If the TRACER is connected to a hub or other network device that provides a carrier sense light for

each port, verify that the carrier sense light for the port to which the TRACER is connected is lit. If

this light is not lit, check the cabling between the hub and the shelf. The connection may also be

verified using the activity LED located on the rear of the unit (part of the 10/100BaseT/TX MGMT

RJ-45 connector).

• Verify the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway on the remote computer system.

• If none of these steps are successful, contact the LAN Administrator for assistance.

3. Telnet to the TRACER.

From the same computer used in the previous step, Telnet to the TRACER and verify that the Telnet

session is properly opened. Once the Telnet session is established, press <Ctrl+z> to logout of the

session and return to the Login screen. Pressing <Ctrl + z> again closes the Telnet session.

Perform the following steps in the order listed.

Refer to the computer system’s documentation if you are unsure how to perform a ping

command. Most computers running a networked version of Microsoft Windows™ or UNIX

allow a ping to be performed by typing ping <IP Address> at a command line prompt.

Typically, the ping program will respond by indicating that the remote IP Address has

responded in a certain amount of time or that no response was received.

Some versions of ping will continue running until you explicitly tell them to stop. If the

program does not terminate on its own, type <Ctrl+c> to stop the program.

Refer to the documentation of the computer system if you are unsure how to initiate a

Telnet session. Most computers running a networked version of Microsoft Windows® or

UNIX initiate a Telnet session by typing telnet <IP Address> at a command line prompt.

The Windows XP HyperTerminal program also provides a Telnet client. Telnet is a utility

common on many local area networks that allows remote access to another computer or

piece of equipment.

DLP-5 Updating the Firmware Using TFTP

Introduction

The TRACER 6000 Series split system supports firmware updates using TFTP or XMODEM. Use the

TRACER 6200 10/100BaseT/TX MGMT Ethernet port and TFTP from a network server or XMODEM (if

your Telnet client supports file transfers), or use XMODEM and the CRAFT interface. This DLP provides

the steps for a successful firmware upgrade using the 10/100 BaseT/TX MGMT Ethernet port and a TFTP

server. (See DLP-6, Updating the Firmware Using XMODEM on page 105, for instructions on using

XMODEM.)

Tools and Materials Required

• A PC with Telnet client software

• A TFTP server accessible on the network

To prevent electrical shock, do not install equipment in a wet location or during a

lightning storm.

Electronic equipment can be damaged by static electrical discharge. Before handling it,

put on an antistatic discharge wrist strap to prevent damage to electronic components.

Place equipment in antistatic packing material when transporting or storing. When

working on equipment, always place it on an approved antistatic mat that is electrically

grounded.

Section 6 DLP-5 TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual

1. Connect to the TRACER using the 10/100BaseT/TX MGMT interface.

If you are not already connected to the unit’s 10/100BaseT/TX MGMT port using Telnet client

software, use the procedure in DLP-3, Setting IP Parameters for the TRACER System on page 95, to

connect to the unit.

2. Press M to go to the Main menu page.

3. Select the MANAGEMENT/UTILITIES menu and press <Enter>.

4. Select the FIRMWARE UPGRADE UTILITY menu and press <Enter>.

5. Go to the FILE XFER METHOD menu and select TFTP. The TRACER can use a TFTP server connected

to the same Ethernet network as the local unit or a TFTP server connected to the same Ethernet

network as the remote unit. Make the appropriate selection for your setup (choices are TFTP-LOCAL

MGMT PORT or TFTP-REMOTE MGMT PORT).

6. Go to the TFTP SERVER field and enter the IP address of the network TFTP server.

7. Go to the TFTP FILENAME field and enter the filename of the firmware. TRACER firmware files have a

.bin extension. When specifying the filename, include the full path if the firmware file is not located in

the TFTP default location. For example, to use a firmware file in the c:\firmware folder on your local

machine, enter c:\firmware\myfirmware.bin into the TFTP FILENAME field.

8. Select the UPGRADE DESTINATION. Using TFTP provides the capability to upgrade both sections of the

local and remote units. Valid choices are LOCAL IDU, LOCAL ODU, REMOTE IDU, and REMOTE ODU.

View CURRENT UPDATE STATUS to verify the progress of the current firmware update or to identify any

errors encountered during the download.

During the TFTP upload, the following status messages display in CURRENT UPDATE STATUS to

indicate the progress of the upload:

Perform the following steps in the order listed.

IDLE No active firmware upgrade.

IDU RESET Indicates the firmware file transfer to the IDU is complete and the

system is rebooting to load the new firmware.

UPGRADE ABORTED Indicates the firmware upgrade was manually aborted by selecting

ABORT from the COMMAND field.

CONTACTING TFTP SERVER Indicates communication with the TFTP network server is trying to be

established with the specified server address in the TFTP SERVER IP

ADDRESS field.

REQUESTING TFTP OF

FILENAME

Indicates the TRACER is requesting TFTP access to the given update

filename and path. Please verify appropriate user rights are selected for

the specified path.

TFTP TRANSFER IN

PROGRESS

Indicates communication with the TFTP network server has been

established and the update file is being transferred between the

TRACER and the TFTP network server.

UPGRADE IMAGE IS VALID Indicates that the system image was verified as a valid image for

the specified update. Before the firmware upgrade begins, the

TRACER verifies that the image is valid. If it is not valid for the system,

UPGRADE IMAGE IS INVALID displays.

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UPGRADE IMAGE IS INVALID Indicates that the system image was not verified as a valid image for

the specified update. Before the firmware upgrade begins, the

TRACER verifies that the image is valid. If it is not valid for the system,

UPGRADE IMAGE IS INVALID displays.

WAITING FOR SC TRANSFER

TO BEGIN

Indicates that the local system is waiting to transfer the firmware

upgrade information to the remote system over the service channel.

Service channel communications over the RF link allow a user

connected to a local system to upgrade the firmware of a remote

system. Before the remote system begins the firmware upgrade

process, a complete copy of the new firmware image must be received

and stored in the remote system. This is done automatically when the

remote system is chosen from the UPGRADE DESTINATION field.

RECEIVING SC TRANSFER Indicates that the system is receiving the firmware upgrade information

from the remote system over the service channel. Service channel

communications over the RF link allow a user connected to a local

system to upgrade the firmware of a remote system. Before the remote

system begins the firmware upgrade process, a complete copy of the

new firmware image must be received and stored in the remote system.

This is done automatically when the remote system is chosen from the

UPGRADE DESTINATION field.

READY TO BEGIN SENDING SC

TRANSFER

Indicates that the local system is ready to transfer the firmware upgrade

information to the remote system over the service channel. Service

channel communications over the RF link allow a user connected to a

local system to upgrade the firmware of a remote system. Before the

remote system begins the firmware upgrade process, a complete copy

of the new firmware image must be received and stored in the remote

system. This is done automatically when the remote system is chosen

from the UPGRADE DESTINATION field.

SENDING SC TRANSFER Indicates that the local system is sending the firmware upgrade

information to the remote system over the service channel. Service

channel communications over the RF link allow a user connected to a

local system to upgrade the firmware of a remote system. Before the

remote system begins the firmware upgrade process, a complete copy

of the new firmware image must be received and stored in the remote

system. This is done automatically when the remote system is chosen

from the UPGRADE DESTINATION field.

VERIFYING FLASH IMAGE Indicates that the system flash image is being verified as a valid image

for the specified update. Before the new firmware is loaded into the local

flash, the TRACER verifies that the flash image is valid for the new

firmware. If it is not valid for the system the firmware upgrade fails.

ERASING FLASH Indicates that the system flash is being erased so the new firmware

image can be loaded into the local flash. Before the new firmware is

loaded into the local flash, the TRACER verifies that the flash image is

valid for the new firmware. If it is not valid for the system the firmware

upgrade fails.

PROGRAMMING FLASH Indicates that the new firmware image is being loaded into the local

flash. Before the new firmware is loaded into the local flash, the

TRACER verifies that the flash image is valid for the new firmware. If it is

not valid for the system the firmware upgrade fails.

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9. When the update has successfully completed, IDLE displays in the CURRENT UPDATE STATUS field and

UPGRADE FINISHED SUCCESSFULLY displays in the PREVIOUS UPDATE STATUS field.

The TRACER will restart immediately and resume operation. During reset and initialization, the RF link

between the units will not be operational.

RETRIEVING ODU REVISION Indicates that the system is communicating with the ODU to obtain the

current firmware revision of the system. (This only occurs when the local

or remote ODU is selected from the UPGRADE DESTINATION field.)

REQUIRED COMMUNICATIONS

LINK IS DOWN

Indicates that a remote system firmware upgrade cannot be completed

due to a problem with either the RF link or the service channel. Before a

firmware upgrade begins the system verifies that communication

between all required parts is operational. If this check fails, the firmware

upgrade fails.

UPGRADE FAILED Indicates that the firmware upgrade was unsuccessful.

UPGRADE FINISHED

SUCCESSFULLY

Indicates that the firmware upgrade completed successfully and the new

firmware should be loaded and running.

DLP-6 Updating the Firmware Using XMODEM

Introduction

The TRACER 6000 Series split system supports firmware updates of the local and remote systems using

TFTP or XMODEM. Use the TRACER 6200 10/100BaseT/TX MGMT port and TFTP from a network

server or XMODEM (if your Telnet client supports file transfers), or use XMODEM and the CRAFT

interface. This procedure outlines the steps for a successful firmware upgrade using the CRAFT interface

and XMODEM software. The same XMODEM steps apply for file transfers through your Telnet client

(refer to your Telnet client documentation for more details on file transfer specifics). (See DLP-5,

Updating the Firmware Using TFTP on page 101, for instructions on using TFTP.)

Tools and Materials Required

• VT100 terminal or PC with VT100 terminal emulation software

• XMODEM software

To prevent electrical shock, do not install equipment in a wet location or during a

lightning storm

Electronic equipment can be damaged by static electrical discharge. Before handling it,

put on an antistatic discharge wrist strap to prevent damage to electronic components.

Place equipment in antistatic packing material when transporting or storing. When

working on equipment, always place it on an approved antistatic mat that is electrically

grounded.

Section 6 DLP-6 TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual

1. Connect to the TRACER using the front panel DB-9 CRAFT interface.

If you are not already connected to the unit’s CRAFT interface (either with a VT100 compatible

terminal or with a PC running VT100 emulation software), follow the procedure in DLP-1, Connecting a

VT100 Terminal or PC to the CRAFT Port on page 91. Connecting to the CRAFT interface limits the

upgrade procedure to XMODEM only.

2. Log in to the unit (see DLP-2, Logging into the TRACER System on page 93 for details).

3. Press M to go to the Main menu page.

4. Select the MANAGEMENT/UTILITIES menu and press <Enter>.

5. Select the FIRMWARE UPGRADE UTILITY menu and press <Enter>.

6. Go to the FILE XFER METHOD menu and select XMODEM.

7. Select the UPGRADE DESTINATION. (Valid selections for XMODEM are LOCAL IDU and LOCAL ODU).

8. View CURRENT UPDATE STATUS to verify the progress of the current firmware update or to identify any

errors encountered during the download.

9. Select START from the COMMAND menu to start the update.

When the TRACER is ready to receive the XMODEM upload, the menu screen will clear and display

XMODEM waiting for start....<Ctrl-X> twice to Cancel. If this does not appear, please review the

steps above for possible configuration errors.

10. From the terminal emulation software, begin the XMODEM upload by using the appropriate command

sequence. This may take several minutes.

If necessary, refer to the terminal emulation software documentation for help. Also, when specifying

the filename, ensure that the file transferred is the one provided by ADTRAN. Otherwise, the update

will not complete successfully.

Because XMODEM data is being transferred inband through the menu interface, the VT100 menus of

the TRACER will be inoperable from the CRAFT interface. You can cancel the update at any time

within the terminal emulation software. (Please consult the documentation provided by the terminal

emulation software to determine how to do this).

11. When the update has successfully completed, IDLE displays in the CURRENT UPDATE STATUS field and

UPGRADE FINISHED SUCCESSFULLY displays in the PREVIOUS UPDATE STATUS field.

The TRACER will restart immediately and resume operation. During reset and initialization, the RF link

between the units will not be operational.

Alternatively, if the unit is part of a management cluster connected to the local network, you may use a

PC connected to the network to Telnet into the unit. By using the 10/100BaseT/TX MGMT port, the

TRACER may be quickly upgraded using TFTP, provided there is a TFTP server on the local network.

(See DLP-5, Updating the Firmware Using TFTP on page 101 for more details.)

Perform the following steps in the order listed.

MIBS

Provides a listing of SNMP Management Information Bases (MIBs) supported by the TRACER 6000 split

system. This section also lists traps supported for each MIB.

CONTENTS

MIBs Supported by the TRACER 6000 split system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

MIB Compilation Order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Traps Supported by the TRACER 6000 split system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

MIB Variables Supported by the TRACER 6000 split system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

TABLES

Table 1. MIBs Supported by the TRACER 6000 split system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Table 2. MIB Compilation Order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

Table 3. Traps Supported by the TRACER 6000 split system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Table 4. MIB Variables for ad.mi2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

Table 5. MIB Variables for ads1.mib . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Table 6. MIB Variables for TRACER.mib . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Section 7 MIBs TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual

1. MIBS SUPPORTED BY THE TRACER 6000 SPLIT SYSTEM

Table 1 lists the MIBs supported by the TRACER 6000 split system.

2. MIB COMPILATION ORDER

MIBs are compiled in the order shown in Table 2.

Table 1. MIBs Supported by the TRACER 6000 split system

rfc2495.mib Standard – DS1 and E1 interface types

rfc2863.mib IF MIB – updated MIB II

rfc3418.mib SNMPv2 MIB

rfc3595.mib PerfHist-TC-MIB needed for RFC2495

rfc3635.mib EtherLike MIB

adtran.mib ADTRAN product MIB needed to locate the ADTRAN specific

MIBs on the MIB node tree

ianaif.mib IF MIB needed for RFC2495

ads1.mib ADTRAN DS1 MIB

tracer.mib TRACER modular MIB

SNMPv2-SMI, SNMPv2-TC, and SNMPv2-CONF are not compiled, but the paths to these

files are required by your MIB compiler during setup.

Table 2. MIB Compilation Order

rfc3418.mib

ianaif.mib

rfc2863.mib

rfc3593.mib

rfc3635.mib

rfc2495.mib

adtran.mib

ads1.mib

tracer.mib

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3. TRAPS SUPPORTED BY THE TRACER 6000 SPLIT SYSTEM

The TRACER 6000 split system supports the traps described in Table 3.

Table 3. Traps Supported by the TRACER 6000 split system

MIB Trap This trap indicates that....

TRACER.mib adTRACERColdStart the unit has powered up.

adTRACERYellow a change in the YELLOW alarm state has occurred and

the YELLOW alarm is now active.

adTRACERAIS a change in the Alarm Indication Signal (AIS) has

occurred and the AIS alarm is active.

adTRACERRedAlarm a change in the RED alarm state has occurred and the

RED alarm is now active.

adTRACERLOS a change in the Loss of Signal (LOS) state has occurred

and the LOS alarm is active.

adTRACERBPV a change in the BiPolar Violation (BPV) state has

occurred and the BPV alarm is active.

adTRACERRA a change in the Frame RA (Remote Alarm) state has

occurred and the RA alarm is active.

adTRACEROOF a change in the Out Of Frame (OOF) state has occurred

and the OOF alarm is active.

adTRACERCV a change in the Code Violation (CV) state has occurred

and the CV alarm is active.

adTRACERCRC a change in the Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC) state

has occurred and the CRC alarm is active.

adTRACERmfLOF a change in the Loss of Multiframe (LOMF) state has

occurred and the LOMF alarm is active.

adTRACERmfLOS a change in the Multiframe Loss of Signal (LOS) state

has occurred and the Multiframe LOS alarm is active.

adTRACERmfAIS a change in the Multiframe Alarm Indication Signal (AIS)

state has occurred and the Multiframe AIS alarm is

active.

adTRACERmfRA a change in the Multiframe Remote Alarm (RA) has

occurred and the Multiframe RA alarm is active.

adTRACERlineLoopback a change in the line loopback state has occurred and the

line loopback is active.

adTRACERlinkLoopback a change in the link loopback state has occurred and the

link loopback is active.

adTRACERYellowOff a change in the YELLOW alarm state has occurred and

the YELLOW alarm is now inactive.

adTRACERAISoff a change in the Alarm Indication Signal (AIS) has

occurred and the AIS alarm is inactive.

adTRACERRedAlarmOff a change in the RED alarm state has occurred and the

RED alarm is now inactive.

adTRACERLOSoff a change in the Loss of Signal (LOS) state has occurred

and the LOS alarm is inactive.

Section 7 MIBs TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual

TRACER.mib adTRACERBPVoff a change in the BiPolar Violation (BPV) state has

occurred and the BPV alarm is inactive.

adTRACERRAoff a change in the Frame RA (Remote Alarm) state has

occurred and the RA alarm is inactive.

adTRACEROOFoff a change in the Out Of Frame (OOF) state has occurred

and the OOF alarm is inactive.

adTRACERCVoff a change in the Code Violation (CV) state has occurred

and the CV alarm is inactive.

adTRACERCRCoff a change in the Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC) state

has occurred and the CRC alarm is inactive.

adTRACERmfLOFoff a change in the Loss of Multiframe (LOMF) state has

occurred and the LOMF alarm is inactive.

adTRACERmfLOSoff a change in the Multiframe Loss of Signal (LOS) state

has occurred and the Multiframe LOS alarm is inactive.

adTRACERmfAISoff a change in the Multiframe Alarm Indication Signal (AIS)

state has occurred and the Multiframe AIS alarm is

inactive.

adTRACERmfRAoff a change in the Multiframe Remote Alarm (RA) has

occurred and the Multiframe RA alarm is inactive.

adTRACERlineLoopbackOff a change in the line loopback state has occurred and the

line loopback is inactive.

adTRACERlinkLoopbackOff a change in the link loopback state has occurred and the

link loopback is inactive.

adTRACERLinkDown the RF link is down.

adTRACERLinkUp the RF link is up.

adTRACERRFCLinkDown the RFC link is down between the Indoor Unit (IDU) and

Outdoor Unit (ODU). This trap only applies to TRACER

split systems.

adTRACERRFCLinkUp the RFC link is up between the IDU and ODU. This trap

only applies to TRACER split systems.

adTRACERRxLow the receive level is within 10 dB of sensitivity and the RF

Low alarm is active.

adTRACERRxLevel a change in receive level has occurred and the receive

level is within normal range.

adTRACERcurrThrsESon the threshold for current Errored Seconds (ES) has been

exceeded.

adTRACERcurrThrsESoff the threshold for current ES has not been exceeded.

adTRACERcurrThrsSESon the threshold for current Severely Errored Seconds

(SES) has been exceeded.

adTRACERcurrThrsSESoff the threshold for current SES has not been exceeded.

Table 3. Traps Supported by the TRACER 6000 split system (Continued)

MIB Trap This trap indicates that....

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4. MIB VARIABLES SUPPORTED BY THE TRACER 6000 SPLIT SYSTEM

Table 4. MIB Variables for ad.mi2

adProducts

adProductInfo

adProdName DisplayString RO

adProdPartNumber DisplayString RO

adProdCLEIcode DisplayString RO

adProdSerialNumber DisplayString RO

adProdRevision DisplayString RO

adProdSwVersion DisplayString RO

adProdPhysAddress PhysAddress RO

adProdProductID

adProdTransType DisplayString RO

adMgmt

adAdmin

adPerform

adShared

adIdentity

adIdentityShared

adAgentCapModule

adAgentCapProduct

adAgentCapShared

adConformance

adCompliances

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Table 5. MIB Variables for ads1.mib

adDS1AlarmTable

adDS1AlarmEntry

adDS1AlarmIndex Integer RO

adDS1AlarmEnable Integer RW

adDS1LineEvent Integer RO

adDS1LineArm Integer RW

adDS1AlertTable

adDS1AlertEntry

adDS1AlertIndex Integer RO

adDS1AlertEnable Integer RW

adDS1CurrentAlert Integer RO

adDS1TotalAlert Integer RO

adDS1FarCurrentAlert Integer RO

adDS1FarTotalAlert Integer RO

adDS1CurrentArm Integer RW

adDS1TotalArm Integer RW

adDS1FarCurrentArm Integer RW

adDS1FarTotalArm Integer RW

adDS1CurrentThreshold

adDS1CurrentThrsES Integer RW

adDS1CurrentThrsSES Integer RW

adDS1CurrentThrsSEFS Integer RW

adDS1CurrentThrsUAS Integer RW

adDS1CurrentThrsCSS Integer RW

adDS1CurrentThrsPCVsf Integer RW

adDS1CurrentThrsPCVesf Integer RW

adDS1CurrentThrsLES Integer RW

adDS1CurrentThrsLCV Integer RW

adDS1TotalThreshold

adDS1TotalThrsES Integer RW

adDS1TotalThrsSES Integer RW

adDS1TotalThrsSEFS Integer RW

adDS1TotalThrsUAS Integer RW

adDS1TotalThrsCSS Integer RW

adDS1TotalThrsPCVsf Integer RW

adDS1TotalThrsPCVesf Integer RW

adDS1TotalThrsLES Integer RW

adDS1TotalThrsLCV Integer RW

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Table 6. MIB Variables for TRACER.mib

adTRACER6420mg

adTRACER6420status

adTRACERRFlinkState DisplayString RO

adTRACERRFClinkState* DisplayString RO

adTRACERrfLow DisplayString RO

adTRACERRXquality DisplayString RO

adTRACERRXLevel DisplayString RO

adTRACERFrequencyPlan DisplayString RO

adTRACERLEDStatus DisplayString RO

adTRACERSlot1 DisplayString RO

adTRACERSlot2 DisplayString RO

adTRACER6420cfg

adTRACERBaudRate Integer RW

adTRACERBandPlan Integer RW

adTRACERactiveChannels Integer RW

adTRACERchannelSelect

adTRACERdsx1ChannelSelectTable

adTRACERdsx1ChannelSelectEntry

AdTRACERdsx1ChannelSelectEntry

adTRACERdsx1ChannelSelectIdx Integer RO

adTRACERdsx1ChannelSelection Integer RW

adTRACERswitchChannelSelectTable

adTRACERswitchChannelSelectEntry

AdTRACERswitchChannelSelectEntry

adTRACERswitchChannelSelectIdx Integer RO

adTRACERswitchChannelSelection Integer RW

adTRACERTxPower DisplayString RW

adTRACERalarmTable

AdTRACERAlarmEntry

adTRACERalarmEntry

adTRACERalarmNumber Integer RO

adTRACERAlarmReporting Integer RW

adTRACERClearHistory Integer RW

adTRACERrfTrapEnable Integer RW

adTRACERswitchModuleCfg

adTRACERswitchPortCfgTable

adTRACERswitchPortCfgEntry

* Listed variable only applies to TRACER split systems.

Section 7 MIBs TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual

AdTRACERswitchPortCfgEntry

adTRACERswitchPortIdx Integer RO

adTRACERswitchPortEnable Integer RO

adTRACERswitchPortSpeedDuplex Integer RW

adTRACERswitchModuleStatus

adTRACERswitchPortStatusTable

adTRACERswitchPortStatusEntry

AdTRACERswitchPortStatusEntry

adTRACERswitchPortStatusIdx Integer RO

adTRACERswitchPortTxPackets Integer RO

adTRACERswitchPortTxPacketsDrop Integer RO

adTRACERswitchPortRxPackets Integer RO

adTRACERswitchPortRxPacketsDrop Integer RO

adTRACERswitchPortRxPacketError Integer RO

adTRACERswitchWanStatusTable

adTRACERswitchWanStatusEntry

AdTRACERswitchWanStatusEntry

adTRACERswitchWanStatusIdx Integer RO

adTRACERswitchWanTxPackets Integer RO

adTRACERswitchWanTxPacketsDrop Integer RO

adTRACERswitchWanRxPackets Integer RO

adTRACERswitchWanRxPacketsDrop Integer RO

adTRACERswitchWanRxPacketError Integer RO

adTRACER6420ip

adTRACERIpAddress IpAddress RO

adTRACERSubnetMask IpAddress RO

adTRACERGatewayIp IpAddress RO

adTRACER6420trapIP

adTRACERTrapIpHost1 IpAddress RW

adTRACERTrapIpHost2 IpAddress RW

adTRACERTrapIpHost3 IpAddress RW

adTRACERTrapIpHost4 IpAddress RW

adTRACERTrapIpHost5 IpAddress RW

adTRACER6420current

adTRACERCurrentRFs Integer RO

adTRACERCurrent24hRFs Integer RO

adTRACERCurrentRFCs* Integer RO

adTRACERCurrent24hRFCs* Integer RO

Table 6. MIB Variables for TRACER.mib (Continued)

* Listed variable only applies to TRACER split systems.

TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual Section 7 MIBs

adTRACERCurrentRxLs Integer RO

adTRACERCurrentMaxRxLs Integer RO

adTRACERCurrent24hMaxRxLs Integer RO

adTRACERCurrentMinRxLs Integer RO

adTRACERCurrent24hMinRxLs Integer RO

adTRACERCurrentRxQs Integer RO

adTRACERCurrentMaxRxQs Integer RO

adTRACERCurrent24hMaxRxQs Integer RO

adTRACERCurrentMinRxQs Integer RO

adTRACERCurrent24hMinRxQs Integer RO

adTRACERIntervalTable

AdTRACERInteralEntry

adTRACERIntervalEntry

adTRACERIntervalNumber Integer RO

adTRACERIntevalRFs Integer RO

adTRACERIntervalRFCs* Integer RO

adTRACERIntervalMaxRxLs Integer RO

adTRACERIntervalMinRxLs Integer RO

adTRACERIntervalMaxRxQs Integer RO

adTRACERIntervalMinRxQs Integer RO

adTRACERIntervalValidData TruthValue RO

adTRACERtotalTable

AdTRACERtotalEntry

adTRACERtotalEntry

adTRACERtotalNumber Integer RO

adTRACERtotalRFs Integer RO

adTRACERtotalRFCs* Integer RO

adTRACERtotalMaxRxLs Integer RO

adTRACERtotalMinRxLs Integer RO

adTRACERtotalMaxRxQs Integer RO

adTRACERtotalMinRxQs Integer RO

adTRACERtotalValidData TruthValue RO

adTRACER6420remoteStatus

adTRACERremoteRFlinkState DisplayString RO

adTRACERremoteRFClinkState* DisplayString RO

adTRACERremoteRFLow DisplayString RO

adTRACERremoteRXquality DisplayString RO

Table 6. MIB Variables for TRACER.mib (Continued)

* Listed variable only applies to TRACER split systems.

Section 7 MIBs TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual

adTRACERremoteRXLevel DisplayString RO

adTRACERremoteFrequencyPlan DisplayString RO

adTRACERremoteLEDStatus DisplayString RO

adTRACERremoteSlot1 DisplayString RO

adTRACERremoteSlot2 DisplayString RO

adTRACER6420remoteCfg

adTRACERremoteBaudRate Integer RW

adTRACERremoteBandPlan Integer RW

adTRACERremoteActiveChannels Integer RW

adTRACERremoteChannelSelect

adTRACERremoteDSX1ChannelSelectTable

AdTRACERremoteDSX1ChannelSelectEntry

adTRACERremoteDSX1ChannelSelectEntry

adTRACERremoteDSX1ChannelSelectIdx Integer RO

adTRACERremoteDSX1ChannelSelection Integer RW

adTRACERremoteSwitchChannelSelectTable

AdTRACERremoteSwitchChannelSelectEntry

adTRACERremoteSwitchChannelSelectEntry

adTRACERremoteSwitchChannelSelectIdx Integer RO

adTRACERremoteSwitchChannelSelection Integer RW

adTRACERremoteTxPower DisplayString RW

adTRACERremoteAlarmTable

AdTRACERremoteAlarmEntry

adTRACERremoteAlarmEntry

adTRACERremoteAlarmNumber Integer RO

adTRACERremoteAlarmReporting Integer RW

adTRACERremoteSetPassword DisplayString RO

adTRACERremoteClearHistory Integer RW

adTRACERremoterfTrapEnable Integer RW

adTRACERremoteswitchModuleCfg

adTRACERremoteswitchPortCfgTable

adTRACERremoteswitchPortCfgEntry

AdTRACERremoteswitchPortCfgEntry

adTRACERremoteswitchPortIdx Integer RO

adTRACERremoteswitchPortEnable Integer RO

adTRACERremoteswitchPortSpeedDuplex Integer RW

adTRACERremoteswitchModuleStatus

adTRACERremoteswitchPortStatusTable

Table 6. MIB Variables for TRACER.mib (Continued)

TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual Section 7 MIBs

adTRACERremoteswitchPortStatusEntry

AdTRACERremoteswitchPortStatusEntry

adTRACERremoteswitchPortStatusIdx Integer RO

adTRACERremoteswitchPortTxPackets Integer RO

adTRACERremoteswitchPortTxPacketsDrop Integer RO

adTRACERremoteswitchPortRxPackets Integer RO

adTRACERremoteswitchPortRxPacketsDrop Integer RO

adTRACERremoteswitchPortRxPacketError Integer RO

adTRACERremoteswitchWanStatusTable

adTRACERremoteswitchWanStatusEntry

AdTRACERremoteswitchWanStatusEntry

adTRACERremoteswitchWanStatusIdx Integer RO

adTRACERremoteswitchWanTxPackets Integer RO

adTRACERremoteswitchWanTxPacketsDrop Integer RO

adTRACERremoteswitchWanRxPackets Integer RO

adTRACERremoteswitchWanRxPacketsDrop Integer RO

adTRACERremoteswitchWanRxPacketError Integer RO

adTRACER6420remoteTrapIP

adTRACERremoteTrapIpHost1 IpAddress RW

adTRACERremoteTrapIpHost2 IpAddress RW

adTRACERremoteTrapIpHost3 IpAddress RW

adTRACERremoteTrapIpHost4 IpAddress RW

adTRACERremoteTrapIpHost5 IpAddress RW

adTRACERremotecurrent

adTRACERremoteCurrentRFs Integer RO

adTRACERremoteCurrent24hRFs Integer RO

adTRACERremoteCurrentRFCs* Integer RO

adTRACERremoteCurrent24hRFCs* Integer RO

adTRACERremoteCurrentRxLs Integer RO

adTRACERremoteCurrentMaxRxLs Integer RO

adTRACERremoteCurrent24hMaxRxLs Integer RO

adTRACERremoteCurrentMinRxLs Integer RO

adTRACERremoteCurrent24hMinRxLs Integer RO

adTRACERremoteCurrentRxQs Integer RO

adTRACERremoteCurrentMaxRxQs Integer RO

adTRACERremoteCurrent24hMaxRxQs Integer RO

adTRACERremoteCurrentMinRxQs Integer RO

Table 6. MIB Variables for TRACER.mib (Continued)

* Listed variable only applies to TRACER split systems.

Section 7 MIBs TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual

adTRACERremoteCurrent24hMinRxQs Integer RO

adTRACERremoteIntervalTable

AdTRACERremoteInteralEntry

adTRACERremoteIntervalEntry

adTRACERremoteIntervalNumber Integer RO

adTRACERremoteIntevalRFs Integer RO

adTRACERremoteIntervalRFCs* Integer RO

adTRACERremoteIntervalMaxRxLs Integer RO

adTRACERremoteIntervalMinRxLs Integer RO

adTRACERremoteIntervalMaxRxQs Integer RO

adTRACERremoteIntervalMinRxQs Integer RO

adTRACERremoteIntervalValidData TruthValue RO

adTRACERremoteTotalTable

AdTRACERremoteTotalEntry

adTRACERremoteTotalEntry

adTRACERremoteTotalNumber Integer RO

adTRACERremoteTotalRFs Integer RO

adTRACERremoteTotalRFCs* Integer RO

adTRACERremoteTotalMaxRxLs Integer RO

adTRACERremoteTotalMinRxLs Integer RO

adTRACERremoteTotalMaxRxQs Integer RO

adTRACERremoteTotalMinRxQs Integer RO

adTRACERremoteTotalValidData TruthValue RO

Table 6. MIB Variables for TRACER.mib (Continued)

* Listed variable only applies to TRACER split systems.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Provides helpful information for troubleshooting common configuration problems for the TRACER 6000 Series.

CONTENTS

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

PWR LED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

TST LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

RF DWN LED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

RF LOW LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

T1 Interface Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

E1 Interface Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

LAN LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

RF Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Step-by-Step Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Installing/Troubleshooting the TRACER Hardware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Installing/Configuring T1 Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Installing/Configuring E1 Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Installing/Configuring Ethernet Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Section 6 Troubleshooting Guide TRACER 6000 Series Split System Manual

1. OVERVIEW

This troubleshooting guide provides recommended actions for various conditions of the TRACER system.

The status LEDs (located on the front panel of the unit) provide information to help determine the

necessary troubleshooting action. This guide contains recommended actions for resolving possible

problems indicated by the status LEDs.

2. LED INDICATORS

PWR LED

If the PWR LED is not ON and solid green, the TRACER is not receiving adequate DC power.

Recommended Actions:

1. Verify that the power source is delivering between 21 and 60 VDC.

2. Check the polarity of the power connection (referenced to ground) of both the TRACER unit and the

power source.

3. Check the internal fuse. The fuse is accessed from the rear panel of the unit. If this fuse is open,

replace with a 2 A, 250 V (2-inch) slow-blo fuse.

4. Verify that the coaxial feedline cable is connected to the TO IDU port on the ODU and the TO ODU port

on the IDU.

5. Verify the integrity of the coaxial feedline cable between the IDU and ODU.

6. Verify the integrity of the lightning arrestors (both RF and IF).

TST LED

The TST LED will flash once (amber) during power-up to indicate a self-test is in progress. If the TST

LED is flashing or remains ON after 10 seconds, the TRACER unit has failed the self-test. This is an

internal failure, and technical support should be contacted.

RF DWN LED

If the RF DWN LED is ON (solid red), there is a problem with the RF receive path from the remote

TRACER.

Recommended Actions:

1. Verify that one end of the link is configured as Channel plan A and the other end as Channel plan B.

2. Verify that both ends of the link are configured for the same Channel Plan (1, 2, 3).

3. Measure the RSSI voltage and consult the RSSI calibration sheet included with the unit. If the voltage

level corresponds to a received signal power level that agrees with the calculated receive signal level,

proceed with Step 7.

4. Check the IF coaxial cable connection between the IDU and the ODU.

If a problem is found with the coaxial feedline cable between the IDU and ODU or

the lightning arrestors, IMMEDIATELY remove power from the IDU to avoid further

damage.

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5. Check the RF coaxial cable connection between the ODU and the antenna.

6. Verify that the antenna polarization is the same at both ends of the RF signal transmit and receive path.

7. Verify the RF signal path is clear.

8. Check the integrity of the lightning arrestors (both RF and IF), and verify that the lightning arrestor in the

IF cable is capable of passing up to +/– 60 VDC.

9. Check for possible interference at both ends of the link. If necessary, change polarization and/or band

plans at both ends.

RF LOW LED

If the RF LOW LED is ON (solid red), the received signal is approaching 0 V of RSSI. This condition is

typically indicative of a path or installation problem.

Recommended Actions:

1. Verify the far-end transmitter power setting is the value that the link planning budget allows.

2. Check all coaxial cable connectors for solid connections. Check for water and corrosion around any of

the connectors. If water is apparent in the coaxial connectors, replace the coaxial cable and the

connectors, making sure to properly weatherproof the replacements.

3. Verify the RF signal path by verifying the antenna alignment.

4. Check the integrity of lightning arrestors.

T1 Interface Alarms

All active T1 alarms are displayed in the T1X STATUS/CONFIGURATION/LOOPBACK menu page.To identify the

T1 interface in alarm and the specific alarm present, display the T1(X) STATUS screens and check the T1(X)

INTERFACE ALARMS field.

Recommended Actions:

1. Display the T1(X) STATUS screen and check the T1(X) INTERFACE ALARM field to identify the active alarm.

2. Follow the steps below for the appropriate alarm.

LOS Alarm or Red Alarm

LOS ALARM and RED ALARM are indications that the TRACER may be unable to detect a viable T1

received signal from the connected T1 equipment. This error may be due to a degraded signal or no

signal, or may be caused by improper framing.

Recommended Actions:

1. Verify that the T1 cable is connected to the T1 interface on the TRACER.

2. Verify the connections at the opposite end of the T1 cable.

3. Verify that the framing mode (D4 or ESF) is the same for both the TRACER and the T1 equipment.

Yellow Alarm

A Yellow Alarm is generated by the attached equipment. When the attached equipment’s T1 interface is

in Red Alarm, the TRACER generates a Yellow Alarm.

Recommended Actions:

1. Follow the troubleshooting steps for Red Alarm, but do so at the attached equipment.

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Blue Alarm

A remote alarm (alarm indication signal or AIS) is generated by the attached equipment. The root

cause must be determined at the attached equipment. A typical cause of a blue alarm is a lack of input

to a CSU.

Recommended Actions:

1. Verify the input to any attached data equipment.

BPV

Bipolar violations (BPVs) indicate an improper configuration or faulty wiring.

Recommended Actions:

1. Verify the TRACER unit and the attached equipment are configured for the same line coding

(B8ZS or AMI).

2. Verify the cable connections for the T1 interface are solid.

E1 Interface Alarms

All active E1 alarms are displayed on the E1X STATUS/CONFIGURATION/LOOPBACK menu page. To identify

the E1 interface in alarm and the specific alarm present, display the E1(X) STATUS screens and check the

E1(X) INTERFACE ALARMS field.

Recommended Actions:

1. Display the E1(X) STATUS screen and check the E1(X) INTERFACE ALARM field to identify the active

alarm.

2. Follow the steps below for the appropriate alarm.

LOS Alarm (Loss of Signal)

LOS ALARM is an indication that the TRACER may be unable to detect a viable E1 received signal

from the connected E1 equipment. This error may be due to a degraded signal or no signal, or may be

caused by improper framing.

Recommended Actions:

1. Verify that the E1 cable is connected to the E1 interface on the TRACER.

2. Verify the connections at the opposite end of the E1 cable.

3. Verify that the framing mode (framed, multiframed, or unframed) is the same for both the

TRACER and the E1 equipment.

AIS Alarm

A remote alarm (alarm indication signal or AIS) is generated by the attached equipment. The root

cause must be determined at the attached equipment. A typical cause of a blue alarm is a lack of input

to a CSU.

Recommended Actions:

1. Verify the input to any attached data equipment.

LCV

Line code violations (LCVs) indicate that the received E1 stream contains an invalid line code and are

generally caused by an improper configuration or faulty wiring.

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Recommended Actions:

1. Verify the TRACER unit and the attached equipment are configured for the same line coding (HDB3

or AMI).

2. Verify the cable connections for the E1 interface are solid.

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CRC

CRC errors indicate that the receiver is unable to synchronize to the CRC-4 frame pattern of the

received E1 signal.

Recommended Actions:

1. Verify the TRACER unit and the attached equipment are configured for the same signaling

(MULTIFRAMED, UNFRAMED, or FRAMED).

2. Verify the cable connections for the E1 interface are solid.

LAN LEDs

If the LAN LED is OFF, the TRACER is not able to detect an active Ethernet link on the particular

10/100BaseT/TX interface.

Recommended Actions:

1. Check all Ethernet cable connections to verify they are properly plugged in (making sure the tab on the

connector snaps into place).

2. Connect the 10/100BaseT/TX interface to a “known good” Ethernet port to verify the TRACER port is

functioning properly.

3. Try another Ethernet cable.

3. RF ERRORS

RF errors can range from a nonviable microwave path to loose RF connectors.

Nonviable path conditions could be caused by physical obstructions such as buildings, mountainous

terrain, trees, etc., as well as other physical limitations such as excessive path distances and in-band RF

interference. These types of errors are remedied by performing a detailed line-of-site microwave path

study to determine whether a microwave link is feasible for the terrain and environment under

consideration.

If after performing a microwave path study the system is still not operational, ensure that the antennas are

properly aligned. Note that alignment must be achieved in both elevation and azimuth for optimal link

performance. The TRACER can be used to aid in antenna alignment by looking at the RX POWER “fuel

gauge” on the System Status or System Option menu pages or by measuring the DC voltage (relative to

ground) at the IDU or ODU RSSI test jack. Optimal antenna alignment is achieved by peaking the RSSI

voltage and the RX POWER “fuel gauge” on the TRACER terminal display. Consult the ADTRAN

TRACER Data Sheet included with the unit to verify that the actual receive signal level agrees with the

calculated receive signal.

RSSI test points, located on the front panel of the IDU and beneath a weatherproof cover on the bottom of

the ODU, provide a DC voltage level (relative to the GND test points) that corresponds to the amount of

signal being received from the far end’s transmitter. The voltage at these test points can vary from

approximately 0 to 5 VDC. An RSSI calibration sheet is shipped with the system to provide the installer a

cross-reference between actual received signal level (in dBm) and RSSI voltage. This sheet is useful for

verifying link budget calculations and ensuring proper equipment installation.

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4. STEP-BY-STEP TROUBLESHOOTING

The logical troubleshooting flow presented in this section can be used to set up your TRACER system, and

also to diagnose a previously installed system. Please contact Technical Support at any stage during

installation and/or troubleshooting if you require assistance.

5. INSTALLING/TROUBLESHOOTING THE TRACER HARDWARE

1. Perform a detailed path profile and link budget for each TRACER microwave link. A thorough

path study can be used to estimate signal power budgets, estimate fade margins at each receiver,

identify potential line-of-site obstacles, properly size antenna dishes, and determine minimum

antenna dish heights above the earth.

2. Set up all of the TRACER hardware on a workbench. (This includes connecting the IDU and ODU

systems.) The actual cables used in the permanent installation should be used in the workbench

setup. A rigorous workbench “simulation” of the link will help alleviate and avoid

time-consuming errors.

3. Examine the PLAN A and PLAN B LEDs on the front panel of each unit. These LEDs indicate the

frequency plan for each TRACER unit. Each TRACER link must have a Plan A radio on one side

and a Plan B radio on the other.

4. Connect the IDU and ODU using the IF feedline cable. Secure one end of the RF cable to the

ANTENNA N-Type connector on the bottom of the ODU. Attach the other end of the coaxial

cable(s) to an RF power meter or spectrum analyzer, if either is available. The power measured by

the meter/analyzer will be the RF power available at the input of the antenna. The TRACER unit is

programmed at the factory to output approximately 100 mW (20 dBm) of RF power. The actual

power level measured by the meter/analyzer will be less than 100 mW due to RF losses through

the coaxial cable, and is a function of the cable type and length being used. In any event, the power

level at the output of the coaxial cable should be a significant fraction of 100 mW. A power

meter/analyzer reading that is not on the order of at least tens-of-milliwatts could be an indication

of unsuitable RF cable or faulty or unreasonably long coaxial cable, or a combination of these

factors.

5. Resolve all RF coaxial cabling errors before proceeding.

6. Attach the RF coaxial cables to a high-quality attenuator, if possible. If you do not have an

attenuator, attach the coaxial cables to the antennas to be used in the permanent installation. If the

installation antennas are not available, small, inexpensive dipole or patch antennas can be used for

verification purposes. If an adjustable attenuator is being used, dial in the amount of attenuation

that corresponds to the path loss value expected for the microwave link in which the TRACER

hardware will be installed. The path loss value can be calculated from a knowledge of the path

length, or provided by a path study. Remember to subtract both antenna gain values from the

attenuator level if these values have not already been accounted for.

7. After setting up the RF pieces, examine the RF DOWN LED on the front panel of each

TRACER unit. If the RF DOWN LED is illuminated (red), the corresponding TRACER is not

receiving a suitable RF signal from the other TRACER unit. In this case, the receiving TRACER is

either receiving a very weak signal or no signal at all. If the RF DOWN LED is not illuminated,

then the TRACER units are receiving a suitable RF signal. Suitable RF power levels for low error

rate communication will range from -30 dBm to -85 dBm measured at the N-type connector input

on the TRACER unit.

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8. Resolve any signal level issues before proceeding.

9. Examine the RF LOW LED on the front panel of each TRACER. If this LED is illuminated, then

the TRACER is receiving a relatively weak signal; however, if the RF DOWN LED is not

illuminated, then the received signal is being suitably processed by the TRACER system. If you

are receiving a weak signal (RF LOW is ON), please verify that the weak signal is not being caused

by a faulty cable, an insufficiently tightened cable, or some other installation-related problem.

Also, make sure an unreasonably large attenuation value has not been selected if you are using an

attenuator on a workbench setup.

Use the tables in Section 2, Microwave Path Engineering Basics on page 15, of this manual to

select the proper free-space attenuation value (in dB) based on the estimated length of the

microwave path. Remember to subtract both antenna gains (local and remote) from the attenuator

setting.

10. Test the installed modules by performing the following:

11. Command a link loopback on the remote TRACER unit and run a test pattern from the connected

T1/E1 equipment. This will verify the data path across the RF link.

Installing/Configuring T1 Hardware

1. If possible, attach any or all of the intended T1 hardware to the TRACER units using the same

workbench setup. This step offers the perfect opportunity to configure your T1 hardware for

proper functioning with the TRACER hardware.

2. To significantly reduce the probability of an unsuccessful field installation, resolve any remaining

T1 equipment-to-TRACER configuration issues before field installation. See T1 Interface Alarms

on page 121 for more information on resolving T1 interface alarm conditions.

4xT1 Module

Initiate a line loopback on the local TRACER unit and run a test pattern from the connected T1

equipment. This will verify the connection between the T1 equipment and the local

TRACER unit.

4xE1 Module

Initiate a line loopback on the local TRACER unit and run a test pattern from the connected E1

equipment. This will verify the connection between the E1 equipment and the local

TRACER unit.

Quad Ethernet Switch Module

Connect a computer (or Ethernet test equipment) to the TRACER Ethernet interfaces. Perform a

“ping” from one test station across the wireless link to another test station connected to the

remote TRACER. This will verify the data path between the test equipment and the TRACER

unit.

External pattern generators are required to test data path integrity. A T1/E1 BER tester is

suggested.

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Installing/Configuring E1 Hardware

1. If possible, attach any or all of the intended E1 hardware to the TRACER units using the same

workbench setup. This step offers the perfect opportunity to configure your E1 hardware for

proper functioning with the TRACER hardware.

2. To significantly reduce the probability of an unsuccessful field installation, resolve any remaining

E1 equipment-to-TRACER configuration issues before field installation. See E1 Interface Alarms

on page 122 for more information on resolving E1 interface alarm conditions.

Installing/Configuring Ethernet Hardware

1. If possible, attach any or all of the intended Ethernet hardware to the TRACER units using the

same workbench setup. This step offers the perfect opportunity to configure your Ethernet

hardware for proper functioning with the TRACER hardware.

2. To significantly reduce the probability of an unsuccessful field installation, resolve any remaining

Ethernet equipment-to-TRACER configuration issues before field installation.

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