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ECLIPSE
Rev.002, October 2011
INSTALLATION MANUAL
5.8 GHz Unlicensed Band
260-668066-003
TM
Eclipse Microwave Radio
Installation Manual
For FCC 5.8 GHz Unlicensed Band
October 2011
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Eclipse Installation Manual
This manual is specific to Eclipse with IRU 600 for all-indoor operation on the FCC 5.8 GHz unlicensed
band.
Compliance and Notices
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Warranty
Aviat Networks makes no representation or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and
specifically disclaims any implied warranties or merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose.
Further, Aviat Networks reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to
time in the content hereof without obligation of Aviat Networks to notify any person of such revision or
changes.
Safety Recommendations
The following safety recommendations must be considered to avoid injuries to persons and/or damage
to the equipment:
Installation and Service Personnel: Installation and service must be carried out by authorized personnel
who have the technical training and experience necessary to be aware of any hazardous operations
during installation and service, and of measures to avoid any danger to themselves, to any other
personnel, and to the equipment.
Access to the Equipment: Access to the equipment in use must be restricted to service personnel only.
Safety Norms: Recommended safety norms are detailed in the Health and Safety sections of this
manual. Local safety regulations must be used if mandatory. Safety instructions in this document
should be used in addition to the local safety regulations. In the case of conflict between safety
instructions stated in this manual and those indicated in local regulations, mandatory local norms will
prevail. Should local regulations not be mandatory, then the safety norms in Chapter 2 will prevail.
Service Personnel Skill: Service personnel must have received adequate technical training on
telecommunications and in particular on the equipment this manual refers to.
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Trademarks
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Open Source Software
The software included in this product contains copyrighted software that is licensed under the GPL. A
copy of that license and the complete corresponding source code is included on the CD that is shipped
with the product. You may also obtain the complete corresponding source code from us for a period of
three years after our last shipment of this product, by contacting us at
softwarecompliance@aviatnet.com.
Product Compliance Notices
Eclipse has been tested for and meets EMC Directive 2004/108/EC. The equipment was tested using
screened cable; if any other type of cable is used, it may violate compliance.
Eclipse is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in
which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. This equipment is intended to be used
exclusively in telecommunications centers.
FCC Notices
1. The IRU600, 5.8GHz must be professionally installed and maintained.
2. 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 communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential environment is likely to cause harmful interference in
which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
3. IRU600, 5.8GHz is compliant with FCC CFR47, Part 15.247.
4. To ensure compliance with the FCC RF exposure requirements, a minimum distance of 18 meters
must be maintained between the antenna and any persons whilst the unit is operational. This
calculation is based on the maximum conducted power and maximum antenna gain.
5. IRU600, 5.8GHz has been certified for use with a parabolic antenna with a maximum gain of
45.4dBi or a flat panel antenna with a maximum gain of 28dBi.
6. The filters and software provided with this product allow for transmission only in the frequency
range 5725 - 5850MHz to ensure compliance with Part 15.247.
7. According to the conducted power limit in FCC CFR 47, Part 15.247, the power for this device has
been limited to 1W (30dBm) at the antenna port.
8. FCC CFR47, Part 15.247 excludes the use of point-to-multipoint systems, omnidirectional
applications and multiple co-located intentional radiators. This system is only for fixed,
WARNING
Making adjustments and/or modifications to this equipment that are not in
accordance with the provisions of this instruction manual or other
supplementary documentation may result in personal injury or damage to
the equipment, and may void the equipment warranty.
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point-to-point operation.
Industry Canada Notices
1. The IRU600, 5.8GHz must be professionally installed and maintained.
2. IRU600, 5.8GHz is compliant with Industry Canada RSS-210.
3. To ensure compliance with the Industry Canada RF exposure requirements in RSS-102, a minimum
distance of 18 meters must be maintained between the antenna and any persons whilst the unit is
operational. This calculation is based on the maximum conducted power and maximum antenna
gain.
4. IRU600, 5.8GHz has been certified for use with a parabolic antenna with a maximum gain of
45.9dBi or a flat panel antenna with a maximum gain of 28dBi.
5. The filters and software provided with this product allow for transmission only in the frequency
range 5725 - 5850MHz to ensure compliance with the Canadian band edges.
6. According to the conducted power limit in RSS-210 Annex 8, the power for this device has been
limited to 1W (30dBm) at the antenna port.
Avis d'Industrie Canada
1. L'IRU600, 5,8 GHz doit être mis en oeuvre et maintenu par des professionnels.
2. L'IRU600, 5,8 GHz est conforme à la spécification RSS-210 d'Industrie Canada.
3. Pour assurer la conformité aux exigences d'exposition de la spécification RSS-102 d'Industrie
Canada, une distance minimum de 18 mètres entre l'antenne et toute personne doit être assurée
quand l'équipement est en fonctionnement. Ce calcul est basé sur la puissance émise maximum et
le gain maximum de l'antenne.
4. L'IRU600, 5,8 GHz a été homologué avec utilisation d'une antenne parabolique de gain maximum
45,9 dBi ou d'une antenne plane de gain maximum 28 dBi.
5. Les filtres et le logiciel fournis avec ce produit permettent la transmission dans la bande de
fréquences 5 725 - 5 850 MHz seulement, pour assurer la conformité avec les limites de bande
canadiennes.
6. En conformité avec la limite de puissance émise de la spécification RSS-210 Annexe 8, la puissance
de cet équipement a été limitée à 1 W (30 dBm) à l'accès de l'antenne.
International Use of 5.8GHz
This system does not employ DFS and, as such, the equipment cannot be deployed within Europe or any
country where DFS is a regulatory requirement for protection of radars.
NEBS Compliance
The Eclipse Node comprising the INU and associated IRU 600 complies with the relevant NEBS
requirements under GR-1089-CORE and GR-63-CORE. Such compliance requires installation of the
Fan Air Filter option in the INUs, and adherence to the health and safety and equipment installation
practices described herein.
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WEEE Directive
In accordance with the WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC), Eclipse is marked with the following symbol:
This symbol indicates that this equipment should be collected separately for the purposes of recovery
and/or recycling. For information about collection and recycling of Aviat Networks equipment please
contact your local Aviat Networks sales office. If you purchased your product via a distributor please
contact the distributor for information regarding collection and recovery/recycling.
More information on the WEEE Directive is available at our website: www.aviatnetworks.com/
products/compliance/weee/.
(WEEE is the acronym is for Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment)
RoHS Directive
The RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) Directive (2002/95/EC) was implemented on 1 July,
2006. Eclipse meets the requirements of this directive, as at the implementation date.
Date of Manufacture
Eclipse date of manufacture information is controlled by serial number. Please contact the Aviat
Networks helpdesk for information regarding serial number format and date of manufacture.
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Contact Information
Sales and Sales Support:
For sales information, contact the Aviat Networks headquarters, or find your regional sales office at
http://www.aviatnetworks.com/contact-us/sales/.
Customer Service:
For customer service, contact the Technical Help Desk listed below.
Or you can contact your local Aviat Networks office. Contact information is available on our website at:
http://www.aviatnetworks.com/services/customer-support/technical-assistance/.
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Aviat Networks, Inc.
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Compliance and Notices ................................................................................................................. i-ii
CHAPTER 1, ABOUT ECLIPSE
About the Eclipse Documentation....................................................................................................... 1-x
Documentation Conventions and Terminology ............................................................................. 1-x
CHAPTER 2, HEALTH AND SAFETY
General Health and Safety ................................................................................................................... 2-1
Operator Health and Safety ................................................................................................................. 2-2
General Hazards................................................................................................................................... 2-3
RF Exposure ........................................................................................................................................ 2-5
Routine Inspection and Maintenance.................................................................................................. 2-6
Routine Inspections ........................................................................................................................ 2-6
Trend Analysis ................................................................................................................................ 2-6
Fault Analysis.................................................................................................................................. 2-7
Training ........................................................................................................................................... 2-7
Spares ............................................................................................................................................. 2-7
CHAPTER 3, SYSTEM OVERVIEW
Eclipse Indoor Units............................................................................................................................. 3-2
INU .................................................................................................................................................. 3-2
INUe ................................................................................................................................................ 3-3
Plug-in Cards.................................................................................................................................. 3-3
Plug-in Cards Overview ............................................................................................................ 3-4
Eclipse IRU 600 .................................................................................................................................... 3-9
IRU 600 and IRU 600v2 ................................................................................................................... 3-9
Tx Coaxial Switch: IRU 600v2....................................................................................................3-9
RFU and RFUv2 ....................................................................................................................... 3-10
IRU 600 and IRU 600v2 Compatibility ..................................................................................... 3-10
Power Supply and Cooling ...................................................................................................... 3-10
Tx Monitoring Port................................................................................................................... 3-11
5.8 GHz Unlicensed Band ............................................................................................................. 3-11
Platform Layout.................................................................................................................................. 3-12
Protection Options.............................................................................................................................. 3-15
Link/Path Protection .................................................................................................................... 3-15
Interface Protection...................................................................................................................... 3-15
Network/Data Protection ............................................................................................................. 3-15
Ring and Mesh Networks........................................................................................................ 3-16
Link Aggregation 2+0 Protection ............................................................................................ 3-16
Super PDH............................................................................................................................... 3-16
Platform Protection...................................................................................................................... 3-16
Bus Protection......................................................................................................................... 3-16
Power Supply Protection ........................................................................................................ 3-17
Eclipse Licensing ............................................................................................................................... 3-17
Configuration and Management........................................................................................................ 3-18
Eclipse Antennas................................................................................................................................ 3-18
Eclipse Power Supply ........................................................................................................................ 3-19
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CHAPTER 4, INTRODUCTION TO ECLIPSE INSTALLATION
Before Going On Site ............................................................................................................................4-1
Installation Tools and Materials.....................................................................................................4-1
Unpacking the Eclipse Equipment .................................................................................................4-2
CHAPTER 5, INSTALLING THE IRU 600
IRU 600 Installation Procedure ............................................................................................................5-1
Ventilation Requirements..........................................................................................................5-2
Grounding........................................................................................................................................5-2
Safety Requirements for Equipment Grounding ......................................................................5-3
Waveguide Grounding................................................................................................................5-3
NEBS Compliance .....................................................................................................................5-3
Connect Waveguide(s) to Antenna Ports(s)....................................................................................5-4
Power Supply...................................................................................................................................5-4
Insertion Loss Labels......................................................................................................................5-5
Expansion Port ................................................................................................................................5-5
CHAPTER 6, INSTALLING THE INU AND INUE
INU/INUe Description...........................................................................................................................6-1
INU Front Panel Layout ..................................................................................................................6-1
INU Power Supply ...........................................................................................................................6-2
Power Consumption and INU Load Maximums .......................................................................6-3
PCC +24 Vdc Operation..............................................................................................................6-5
Power Cables.............................................................................................................................6-6
Fuses..........................................................................................................................................6-7
FAN Air Filter Option.......................................................................................................................6-7
Fan Air Filter Installation ..........................................................................................................6-7
Power Line Filter Option.................................................................................................................6-8
INU/INUe Installation Requirements...................................................................................................6-9
Plug-in Installation Requirements ....................................................................................................6-11
Installing an INU.................................................................................................................................6-14
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Chapter1.About Eclipse
Welcome to the Eclipse User Manual.
This introduction describes:
•What Is Eclipse?
• What You Need To Know to Use Eclipse
• About the Eclipse Documentation
• Documentation Conventions and Terminology
What Is Eclipse?
Eclipse supports multiple point-to-point radios for PDH, SDH and/or Ethernet on a
single rack-mounted platform, to form a complete network node for star or ring
configurations on the 5.8 GHz unlicensed frequency band.
For an introduction to the Eclipse system, see the System Overview.
What You Need To Know to Use Eclipse
To install Eclipse, we recommend you have the following knowledge and skills:
• A basic understanding of the principles of microwave transmission.
• Installation and maintenance experience on PDH and SDH digital microwave radio
systems.
• Familiarity with Ethernet and/or SDH multiplexing where these traffic options are
to be employed on Eclipse.
Familiarity with the operation of a PC using the Windows operating system.
Follow health and safety procedures at all times! See Health and Safety
for complete details.
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About the Eclipse Documentation
This Installation documentation provides information on installing an Eclipse
Microwave Radio system comprising the INU/INUe and IRU 600 RFU.
Intended Audience
This information is for use by trained technicians or engineers. It does not provide
information or instruction on basic technical procedures. Aviat Networks recommends
you read the relevant sections of this manual thoroughly before beginning any
installation procedures on Eclipse.
Documentation Conventions and Terminology
Caution, Warning and Note Cues
The following cues are used to characterize particular types of associated supporting
information.
A caution item identifies important information pertaining to
actions that may cause damage to equipment, loss of data, or
corruption of files.
A warning item identifies a serious physical danger or major possible
problem.
A note item identifies additional information about a procedure or
function.
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Chapter2. Health and Safety
This section includes the following health and safety information:
• General Health and Safety
• Operator Health and Safety
• General Hazards
• RF Exposure
• Routine Inspection and Maintenance
All personnel must comply with the relevant health and safety practices when working
on or around the Eclipse radio equipment.
The Eclipse system has been designed to meet relevant US and European health and
safety standards as outlined in IEC Publication 60950-1.
Eclipse is a Class A product. It is intended to be used exclusively in telecommunications
centers.
Local safety regulations must be used if mandatory. Safety instructions in this Volume
should be used in addition to the local safety regulations. In the case of conflict between
safety instructions stated herein and those indicated in local regulations, mandatory
local norms will prevail. Should not local regulations be mandatory, then safety norms
herein will prevail.
General Health and Safety
The following table describes general health and safety information about the Eclipse
radio.
Topic Information
Flammability The equipment is designed and constructed to minimize the risk of smoke
and fumes during a fire.
Hazardous
Materials No hazardous materials are used in the construction of the equipment.
Hazardous
Voltage The Eclipse system meets global product safety requirements for safety
extra-low voltage (SELV) rated equipment where the input voltage must
be 48 V nominal, 60 V maximum.
Safety Signs External warning signs or other indicators on the equipment are not
required.
Surface
Temperatures The external equipment surfaces do become warm during operation due to
heat dissipation. However, the temperatures reached are not considered
hazardous.
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Operator Health and Safety
The following table describes the precautions that relate to installing or working on the
Eclipse radio.
Topic Information
Equipment
Protrusions The equipment has been designed to be free of unnecessary protrusions
or sharp surfaces that may catch or otherwise cause injury during
handling. However, always take care when working on or around the
equipment.
Laser and Fiber
Optic Cable
Hazards
Eclipse fiber optic transmitters are IEC60825-1 / 21CFR1040-1 Class I
compliant and present no danger to personnel in normal use. However:
Do not look into active unterminated optical ports or fibers. If visual
inspection is required ensure the equipment is turned off or, if a fiber
cable, disconnect the far end.
Follow the manufacturer's instructions when using an optical test set.
Incorrect calibration or control settings could result in hazardous levels of
radiation.
Protect/cover unconnected optical fiber connectors with dust caps.
Place all optical fiber cuttings in a suitable container for safe disposal.
Bare fibers and fiber scraps can easily penetrate the skin and eyes.
Lifting Equipment Be careful when hoisting or lifting the antenna during installation or
maintenance. Antennas with their mounting hardware can weigh in
excess of 100 kg (220 lb) and require specialized lifting equipment and
an operator trained and certified in its use.
Protection from RF
Exposure: Eclipse The Eclipse radio does not generate RF fields intense enough to cause RF
burns. However, when installing, servicing or inspecting an antenna
always comply with the Protection from RF Exposure guidelines. See RF
Exposure.
Safety Warnings When a practice or procedure poses implied or potential harm to the user
or to the radio equipment, a warning is included in this manual.
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General Hazards
The following table describes the general hazards that must be addressed when
planning and installing an Eclipse system.
For more information on health and safety when using Aviat Networks products, refer
to Aviat Networks’ Best Practices Guide.
Topic Information
Airflow Requirements Rack installations must be made so the airflow required for safe and
correct operation of Eclipse is not compromised. For the fan-cooled
Eclipse INUs and fan-cooled Eclipse IDUs, unobstructed air passage
must be maintained to each side of the chassis, which requires a
minimum of 50 mm (2 inches) of side spacing to any rack panels,
cable bundles or similar.
Where a Fan Air Filter is installed in an INU it must not be allowed
to become clogged with dust. Replace when necessary.Inspection
must be at not more than 12 monthly intervals when installed in
telecommunications equipment room controlled-air environments.
Otherwise, inspection is required at more frequent intervals.
EMC Eclipse has been tested for and meets EMC Directive 2004/108/EC.
The equipment was tested using screened cable; if any other type
of cable is used, it may violate compliance.
Eclipse is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product
may cause radio interference in which case the user may be
required to take adequate measures. This equipment is intended to
be used exclusively in telecommunications centers.
ESD ESD (electrostatic discharge) can damage electronic components.
Even if components remain functional, ESD can cause latent
damage that results in premature failure. Always wear proper ESD
grounding straps when changing or handling the plug-in cards and
avoid hand contact with the PCB back-plane and top-plane. Connect
your ESD grounding strap to the combined ESD and ground
connector on the INU rack ear. Spare plug-in cards or cards to be
returned for service must be enclosed in an anti-static bag. When
removing a card from the anti-static bag for installation in an INU,
or placing a card in a bag, do so at the INU and only when
connected to the INU via your ESD grounding strap.
Circuit Overloading When connecting the Eclipse, determine the effect this will have on
the power supply circuit protection devices, and supply wiring.
Check Eclipse power consumption specifications and the supply
capability of the power supply system. This check of capacity must
extend to the dc power supply and not just to an intermediate
connection point.
Eclipse Indoor Unit and
DC Supply Grounding The ground for Eclipse indoor unit(s) must be connected directly to
the dc supply system ground conductor, or to a bonding jumper
from a grounding terminal bar, or bus to which the dc supply
system grounding is connected.
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Intrabuilding interfaces
and cabling for NEBS
compliance
Intrabuilding connections to/from Eclipse ports must only be
connected via intrabuilding or unexposed wiring or cabling.
Intrabuilding ports MUST NOT be metallically connected to
interfaces that connect to the OSP or its wiring. These interfaces are
designed for use as intrabuilding interfaces only (Type 2 or Type 4
ports as described in GR-1089-CORE, Issue 4) and require isolation
from the exposed OSP cabling. The addition of Primary Protectors
is not sufficient protection in order to connect these interfaces
metallically to OSP wiring.
Shielded and grounded cables must be used for intrabuilding
cabling to/from Eclipse ports. Cables must be grounded at both
ends.
Protection from RF
Exposure When installing, servicing or inspecting an antenna always comply
with the following:
• Locate the antenna such that it does not infringe the RF exposure
guidelines for general public. Refer to RF Exposure.
• Do not stand in front of or look into an antenna without first
ensuring the associated transmitter or transmitters are switched
off.
• At a multi-antenna site ask the site owner or operator for details
of other radio services active at the site and for their
requirements/recommendations for protection against
potentially harmful exposure to RF radiation.
• When it is not possible to switch transmitters off at a
multi-antenna site and there is potential for exposure to harmful
levels of RF radiation, wear a protective suit.
• Do not look into a waveguide port when the radio is active.
Fiber Optic Cables Handle optical fibers with care. Keep them in a safe and secure
location during installation.
Do not attempt to bend them beyond their minimum bend radius.
Protect/cover unconnected optical fiber connectors with dust caps.
Ground Connections There must be no switching or disconnecting devices fitted in
ground conductors.
Mains Power Supply
Routing Eclipse dc power, IF, tributary, auxiliary and NMS cables are not to
be routed with any AC mains power lines. They are also to be kept
away from any power lines which cross them.
Maximum Ambient
Temperature The maximum ambient temperature (Tmra) for an Eclipse indoor
unit is +45° C (113° F). To ensure correct operation and to
maximize long term component reliability, ambient temperatures
must not be exceeded. Operational specification compliance is not
guaranteed for higher ambients.
Mechanical Loading When installing an indoor unit in a rack, ensure the rack is securely
anchored. Ensure that the additional loading of an Eclipse indoor
unit or units will not cause any reduction in the mechanical stability
of the rack.
Topic Information
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RF Exposure
To ensure compliance with the FCC RF exposure requirements, a minimum distance of
20 meters must be maintained between the antenna and any persons whilst the unit is
operational. This calculation is based on the maximum conducted power and
maximum antenna gain.
Power Supply
Connection The Eclipse INUs have the +ve pin on their dc power supply
connector connected to chassis ground. It must be used with a
-48 Vdc power supply which has a +ve ground; the power supply
ground conductor is the +ve supply to the radio. For NEBS
compliance the battery return connection is to be treated as a
common DC return (DC-C), as defined in GR-1089-CORE.
• There must be no switching or disconnecting devices in this
ground conductor between the dc power supply and the point of
connection to an Eclipse system.
The Eclipse High Power IRU 600 supports wide-mouth +/-21 to
+/-60 Vdc operation. Both pins on its power supply connector are
isolated from chassis ground. For NEBS compliance the battery
return connection is to be treated as an isolated DC return (DC-I),
as defined in GR-1089-CORE.
The power supply for an Eclipse system must be located in the same
premises as the Eclipse system.
Power Supply
Disconnect An appropriate power supply disconnect device should be provided
as part of the building installation.
Rack Mount
Temperature
Considerations
If the Eclipse indoor unit is installed in a closed or multi-unit rack
assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack
environment may be greater than room ambient. The maximum
ambient temperature (Tmra) of +45° Celsius (113° F) applies to
the immediate operating environment of the Eclipse indoor unit,
which, if installed in a rack, is the ambient within the rack.
Restricted Access The Eclipse system must be installed in restricted access sites. The
indoor unit and associated power supply must be installed in
restricted areas, such as dedicated equipment rooms, closets,
cabinets, or the like. Access to the tower and antenna location must
be restricted
Note: For USA:
In restricted access areas install the Eclipse system in accordance
with articles 110-26 and 110-27 of the 2002 National Electrical
Code ANSI/NFPA 70, or to any subsequent update to this code for
the relevant articles.
Topic Information
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• Eclipse with IRU600, 5.8 GHz, has been tested and certified for use with a parabolic
antenna with a maximum gain of 45.4 dBi or a flat panel antenna with a maximum
gain of 28 dBi. Higher gain antennas must not be used.
• The maximum transmit output power on the IRU 600 has been limited to a
maximum of 1W (30dBm) at the antenna port, to comply with the conducted power
limit in FCC CFR 47, Part 15.247.
Routine Inspection and Maintenance
This section overviews required and recommended inspection and maintenance
practices to ensure health and safety of installed equipment is maintained to highest
levels. For more information, refer to the Aviat publication: Best Practices.
Routine Inspections
All sites must be inspected annually, or more frequently if subject to abnormal
operating conditions such as particularly exposed sites, or sites subject to salt-spray or
heavy snow/ice loading over winter months.
The inspection should cover the physical installation including the antenna,
waveguide, equipment grounding, tower and building grounds, weatherproofing, and
general site integrity.
Where a Fan Air Filter is installed in an INU (for NEBS compliance) it must be
inspected annually, or more frequently if the INU is installed in an environment that is
nor controlled for dust exclusion.
Selected ground wires should be resistance checked and then compared with previous
checks to ensure there has been no significant change.
The operational performance of the radio and associated equipment should be checked
against their as-built figures.
Trend Analysis
Use available current and historical Eclipse alarm and performance data to determine
any trend that may lead to a failure - if allowed to continue.
Check for the following trends:
• Reducing receive signal levels
• Gradually increasing bit errors or an increasing errored seconds count
• Changes in transmit power
• Increasing occurrence of other weather related changes in performance
• Increasing occurrence of a particular hardware failure
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Time spent in conducting such analysis is time well spent. Catching a problem before
it brings down the network is good network management.
Fault Analysis
All faults, once cleared, should be the subject of a fault report. The data presented in
these reports should be analyzed from time to time to check for any common threads,
which may point to a particular weakness in the design, installation, or maintenance of
the network or to a specific component.
The time taken to restore service and the parts used should also be analyzed to see if
improvements are possible in the maintenance procedures, maintenance training and
spares holdings.
Training
Properly trained and experienced planning and installation personnel are essential for
establishing and maintaining high integrity in a new network. Similarly, properly
trained network management and service personnel are essential for the continued
good health of a network.
The training needs for personnel should be reviewed from time-to-time to ensure they
maintain expertise in their area of work, and on the installed base.
Spares
Spares holdings should be reviewed on a regular basis to ensure the correct quantity
and type are held, and held at the most appropriate locations.
Analysis of spares usage will show any trend for excessive use of spares, which may
point to a weakness in the deployment or manufacture of the item.
Spares holdings should also be checked from time to time and if necessary brought up
to the current hardware and/or software revision level.
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Chapter 3. System Overview
This section overviews features and capabilities of Eclipse with IRU 600 for the 5.8
GHz unlicensed band.
Eclipse with IRU600, 5.8 GHz, is compliant with FCC CFR47, Part 15.247.
• It has been tested and certified for use with a parabolic antenna with a maximum
gain of 45.4 dBi or a flat panel antenna with a maximum gain of 28 dBi.
• The filters used in the IRU 600 RF unit allow for transmission only in the frequency
range 5725 - 5850MHz to ensure compliance with Part 15.247.
Operation is all-indoor, using rack-mounted indoor units, the INU and INUe, and one
or more IRU 600 RF units.
• Eclipse supports multiple radio links from a common indoor unit with throughput
capacities to 189 Mbit/s Ethernet, 100xDS1, 3xDS3, or 1xOC3.
• The IRU 600 RF unit is 1+1 optimized with two RFUs and an ACU. The RFUs can be
operated as independent links, or as a protected link.
• Path, equipment, and data protection options support comprehensive link, network
and data redundancy.
•Plug-in cards on the INU and INUe provide a wide choice of user interfaces and radio
link operation.
• The node-based concept eliminates most ancillary equipment and external cabling,
and offers smooth upgrade paths for next generation networks.
Figure 4. INUe with IRU 600
MEF Certified. Eclipse meets the requirements of MEF 9 and MEF 14
for carrier-class Ethernet inter-operability and performance. MEF 9
specifies the User Network Interface (UNI). MEF 14 specifies Quality of
Service (QoS).
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Refer to:
• Eclipse Indoor Units
•Eclipse IRU 600
• Platform Layout
• Protection Options
• Eclipse Licensing
• Configuration and Management
•Eclipse Antennas
• Eclipse Power Supply
Eclipse Indoor Units
There are two indoor units, the INU, and INUe (extended INU). The INU is a 1RU
chassis, the INUe is 2RU.
Mandatory plug-ins are the NCC (Node Control Card) and FAN (Fan card). The
optional plug-ins comprise RAC (Radio Access Card), DAC (Digital Access Card), AUX
(Auxiliary), NPC (Node Protection Card), and PCC (Power Converter Card).
INU
The INU requires one NCC and one FAN, and has provision for up to four option
plug-ins. It supports a maximum of three RFUs for three non-protected links, or one
protected/diversity link and one non-protected link. Each RFU is supported by a RAC
via a single coax cable.
Figure 3-1. INU
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INUe
The INUe requires one NCC and one 2RU FAN. It has provision for up to ten option
cards and supports a maximum of five RFUs for five non-protected links, or two
protected/diversity links plus one non-protected link.
Figure 3-2. INUe
Plug-in Cards
Plug-in cards for the INU or INUe enable quick and easy customization on Eclipse
configurations. All cards are hot-pluggable.
•RACs support the radio modem function. In the transmit direction they take the
digital traffic from the backplane or data packet plane and convert it to an IF signal
for connection to an IRU600. The reverse occurs in the receive direction.
• One RAC with one 1+0 IRU 600 is used for a 1+0 link.
• Two RACs with one 1+1 IRU 600 are used for 1+1 or diversity links.
• RACs control TX switching and RX voting on protected / diversity links.
• XPIC (cross polarization interference cancellation) RACs support CCDP
(co-channel dual polarization) operation.
•DACs support the user interface. They take the user traffic and convert it into a
format compatible with the data backplane, where it cross-connects to a RAC or
RACs, or to other DACs.
• Different DACs support DS1, DS3, OC3, and Ethernet connections.
• Multiplexer DACs support transport of OC3 or DS3 with NxDS1 rates.
• Ethernet DACs support a L2 switch function. The GigE DAC GE supports
advanced ring/mesh, link aggregation and VLAN tagging options.
• Most DACs can be protected using a stacked (paired) configuration.
• DS1, DS3, and OC3 DACs support Ethernet-over-TDM options to enable Ethernet
transport over legacy TDM radio or leased-line links.
•AUX (Auxiliary card) supports async or sync service-channel connections, and
alarm I/O options for connection to external devices.
•NCC (Node Controller Card) provides the node management and DC voltage
conversion functions. The NCC is a mandatory card.
• It manages Eclipse operation and event collection and management.
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• It incorporates a router function for local and remote network management
interconnection.
• Eclipse configuration and licensing data is held in flash-memory.
• Required power supply is -48 Vdc (-40.5 to -60 Vdc).
•FAN (Fan card) provides forced-air cooling. This is a mandatory card.
•NPC (Node Protection Card) provides 1+1 protection functions for the NCC power
supply and backplane management.
•PCC (Power Conversion Card) supports operation from a a +24 Vdc power supply.
Plug-in Cards Overview
RAC 60
RAC 60 supports DPP (Data Packet Plane) as well as backplane data connections, plus
ACM (Adaptive Coding and Modulation) options.
Four dynamically switched modulation rates are available; QPSK, 16 QAM, 64 QAM,
256 QAM. Modulation switching is errorless for priority traffic.
Coding options additionally provide selection of two modulation states, one for
maximum throughput, the other for maximum gain. These apply on each of the
modulation rates of QPSK to 256 QAM to provide an effective total of eight modulation
states.
• Maximum throughput delivers maximum data throughput - at the expense of some
system gain.
• Maximum gain delivers best system gain - at the expense of some throughput.
• Up to four of the eight modulation states offered with ACM can be selected for use.
A DPP port enables direct routing of Ethernet traffic to a DAC GE.
Individual ACM modulation rates can be set as fixed rates. These are complemented by
fixed rates for TDM (DS1, DS3, OC3) capacities.
Channel bandwidths range from 3.5 to 30 MHz.
Air-link capacities for Ethernet, or for Ethernet + DS1, extend to 189 Mbit/s.
Backplane-connected TDM options extend to 100xDS1, 3xDS3, 1xOC3.
Payload encryption is a licensed option.
RAC 60s must be used at both ends of a link, or RAC 60 with a RAC 6X in non-CCDP
mode.
Figure 3-3. RAC 60
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RAC 6X
RAC 6X adds CCDP operation to RAC 60 capabilities. Two RAC 6X cards are operated
as a CCDP pair, either in the same INU, or in separate co-located INUs to provide
double the capacity over one channel using both the horizontal and vertical
polarizations. An XPIC function between the RACs ensures cross-polarization
interference is eliminated.
Figure 3-4. RAC 6X
DAC GE
DAC GE interfaces three 10/100/1000Base-T electrical ports and one 1000Base-LX
optical port, to one or two transport channels. Features include:
• Advanced QoS settings.
• Transparent, VLAN and mixed modes of operation.
•Enhanced, fast-switched RSTP.
•Layer 1 or Layer 2 link aggregation.
• VLAN tagging.
• DPP and backplane traffic connections.
• Inter-frame gap (IFG) and preamble stripping and re-insertion.
• Frame sizes to 9600 bytes.
• Assignment to radio or fiber links.
• SFP optical port options for 1310nm single or multi-mode, or 850nm multi-mode.
• Compatibility with DAC ES.
Figure 3-5. DAC GE
For DPP traffic a DAC GE must be operated with a RAC 60 or RAC 6X.
DAC ES
DAC ES interfaces four 10/100Base-T Ethernet ports to one or two radio and/or fiber
transport channels. Features include:
• Advanced QoS settings.
• Transparent, VLAN and mixed modes of operation.
• Throughputs to 100 Mbit/s per transport channel.
• Assignment to radio or fiber links.
• Inter-frame gap (IFG) and preamble stripping and re-insertion.
• Compatibility with DAC GE.
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Figure 3-6. DAC ES
DAC 16X
DAC 16x supports 16xDS1 tributaries on Mini RJ-21 connectors.
Figure 3-7. DAC 16x
DAC 4X
DAC 4x supports 4xDS1 tributaries on individual RJ-45 connectors.
Figure 3-8. DAC 4X
DAC 3xDS3
DAC 3xDS3 supports 3xDS3 tributaries on paired mini-BNC connectors.
Figure 3-9. DAC 3xDS3
DAC 3xDS3M
DAC 3xDS3M supports three operational modes:
• Normal DS3 tributary operation (as for DAC 3xDS3)
• M13 multiplexer mode. One or two DS3 interfaces are multiplexed to an NxDS1
backplane.
• DS3 Ethernet mode to enable up to 43 Mbit/s Ethernet over legacy TDM radio or
leased-line links (links must support transparent DS3).
Tribs are supported on paired mini-BNC connectors.
Figure 3-10. DAC 3xDS3M
DAC 2x155e
DAC 2x155e supports two STS3 electrical tributaries on paired BNC connectors.
Figure 3-11. DAC 2x155e
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DAC 1x155o
DAC 1x155o supports one OC3 single-mode optical tributary on SC connectors.
Figure 3-12. DAC 1x155o
DAC 2x155o
DAC 2x155o supports two OC3 single-mode optical tributaries on SC connectors.
Figure 3-13. DAC 2x155o
DAC 155oM
DAC 155oM multiplexes an OC3 optical tributary to an NxDS1 backplane. The user
interface is provided on an SFP optical transceiver. Different SFPs support 1310nm
single or multi-mode, or 850nm multi-mode.
It functions as a terminal multiplexer; it terminates or originates the OC3 frame. It does
not support interconnection of ADMs as there is no provision to transport OC3
overheads for ADM to ADM synchronization.
In virtual tributary mode it transports up to 130 Mbit/s Ethernet over an OC3 link.
Options are provided for external/recovered, or internal clock sourcing.
Figure 3-14. DAC 155oM
AUX
AUX provides synchronous and/or asynchronous auxiliary data channels, NMS
porting, and alarm input and output functions. Data options are sync at 64 kbps or
async to 19.2 kbps.
Figure 3-15.
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NCC
The NCC is a mandatory plug-in for an INU/INUe. It performs key node management
and control functions, and provides various dc rails from the -48 Vdc input. It also
incorporates a plug-in flash card, which holds Node configuration and license data.
Power input limits are -40.5 to -60 Vdc. The power connector is a D-Sub M/F 2W2. The
+ve dc return pin is connected to chassis ground.
Figure 3-16. NCC
FAN
The FAN is a mandatory plug-in. There are two variants, 2RU and 1RU. Each is fitted
with two long-life axial fans plus monitoring and control circuits.
• One 1RU FAN is fitted in an INU.
• One 2RU FAN is fitted in the INUe.
Figure 3-17. FAN (1RU)
NPC
NPC provides redundancy for the NCC TDM bus management and power supply
functions.
Figure 3-18. NPC
PCC
The PCC provides a voltage conversion function for locations where the power supply
is +24 Vdc. It converts + 24 (19 to 36) Vdc to -56 Vdc for connection to the INU -48Vdc
input. -56 Vdc represents the typical float voltage for a battery-backed -48 Vdc supply.
One PCC supports a maximum three IRU 600 RFUs, plus any combination of RACs
and DACs.
Figure 3-19. PCC
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Eclipse IRU 600
The IRU 600 is a 3RU rack-mounted transceiver unit for co-location with an INU/
INUe as an all-indoor installation.
IRU 600 is 1+1 optimized with provision for two RFUs (Radio Frequency Unit) and a
companion filter-based ACU (Antenna Coupler Unit).
Transmit power output is limited to a maximum 29.5 dBm at the antenna port to
ensure compliance witt the conducted power limit (1W, 30 dBm) in FCC CFR 47, Part
15.247.
The ACU design incorporates an optional expansion port to allow other radio links onto
its waveguide feed for co-path operation.
The IRU 600 also supports 1+0 repeater (back-to-back) operation. The links may be in
the same or different bands.
Protected/diversity options include:
• 1+1 hot-standby, single antenna, with equal or unequal split.
• 1+0 hot-standby-ready.
•Space diversity (dual antennas) with common or split Tx.
IRU 600 and IRU 600v2
IRU 600v2 incorporates a transmit coaxial RF switch in place of the Tx coupler used
with IRU 600 (V1) for 1+1 hot standby and space diversity applications. The changes
include a new RFU (RFUv2). IRU 600v2 also adds a transmit monitoring port. V2
operation requires SW release 6.02 or later.
Tx Coaxial Switch: IRU 600v2
Primary benefits of the Tx coaxial switch are reduced power loss and faster Tx
protection switch times.
• It avoids the losses associated with a Tx coupler/combiner.
• With the Tx coaxial switch (relay) there is no A-side versus B-side consideration
required as the loss is not more than 0.5 dB on both.
• Average recovery times of 50 ms compared to times approaching 200 ms for the
Tx-mute/unmute operation of the coupler-based (IRU 600 V1) solution.
• Times apply to full MHSB operation (standby Tx on), and muted standby Tx mode
(standby Tx on Tx mute). The standby Tx is terminated into a dummy load via the
Tx switch.
MHSB mode increases power consumption as both transmitters are fully active - both
online and offline Tx status is captured in real time. Where lower power consumption
is the priority, an option is provided to mute the offline Tx. For power consumption
data See INU Power Supply on page 1.
• With MHSB operation both A-side and B-side transmit are fully monitored.
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• With a Tx mute configured on the offline Tx, its Tx status cannot be monitored. A
solution to guard against this leading to a possible unreported standby Tx failure
situation will be available in a latter SW release. This will enable periodic activation
of the standby Tx for health monitoring purposes - it will be turned on, checked and
turned off again.
RFU and RFUv2
IRU 600v2 RFUs (RFUv2) incorporate a Tx switch control port (DIN5 connector) for
cable connection to the Tx coaxial switch.
• Switch-port cables (two) are included with the Tx switch on IRU 600v2 MHSB/SD
ACUs.
• The DIN5 switch connector is located where the RSSI BNC connector was positioned
on the RFU (V1).
• On the RFUv2, RSSI access is provided on the front panel as meter test-probe points.
IRU 600 and IRU 600v2 Compatibility
Chassis dimensions and mounting points are identical. RFU (V1) can be installed in an
IRU 600v2, and an RFUv2 can be installed in an IRU 600 (V1). Similarly, the
installation space for ACU elements is identical.
Both IRUs are fully over-air compatible with like-for-like configurations. For example,
a 1+1 HSB IRU 600 (V1) may be linked to a MHSB IRU 600v2.
The RFUv2 is backward compatible with RFU (V1) in configurations supported by the
IRU 600 (V1). RFU (V1) is not compatible with RFUv2 in an IRU 600v2 except for 1+0
operation.
• RFUv2 can be used in place of an RFU (V1) in an IRU 600 (V1) configured for 1+0 or
1+1 operation.
• RFU (V1) can be used to replace an RFUv2 in an IRU 600v2 for 1+0 link applications
only. RFU V1 cannot control the Tx coaxial switch.
Both IRU 600 V2 and V1 versions are compatible within a chassis and within a hub.
There is one exception. Because the unit may not be set to a monitored hot stand by
configuration in combination with a V2 RFU. The combination of V2 and V1 RFUs only
works in a non-hot standby configuration.
Power Supply and Cooling
The high power RFUs are powed from the INU/INUe, and additionally via a separate
DC input on the RFU front panel. For more information see Power Supply.
Each RFU is fitted with two intelligent FAN units. Under normal ambient conditions
one FAN is powered on, and operation is cycled between them. If a temperature
threshold is exceeded, both FANs are powered on.
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If one of the two FANs becomes faulty (FAN Fault alarm), always replace
both FANs. IRU 600 replacement FANs are supplied in a kit of two FANs.
Tx Monitoring Port
IRU 600v2 Tx filters incorporate a Tx monitoring port (SMA connector) to provide a
30 dB attenuated (nominal) sample for test and measurement purposes. A label on the
ACU shows the ex-factory insertion loss of the port.
5.8 GHz Unlicensed Band
The RFU for the 5.8 GHz unlicensed band is common to L6 licensed for easy transition
and sparing (from unlicensed to licensed and vice-versa). Links can be rapidly
deployed using 5.8 GHz unlicensed, and subsequently transitioned to L6 on license
approval.
The 5.8 GHz unlicensed band is designed to support easy and fast deployment. With a
suitable antenna, installation can be 'immediate'.
The common 5.8 GHz / L6 RFU design means subsequent conversion to
L6 licensed operation only requires replacement of the ACU.
5.8 GHz operation supports fast turn-up for new link requirements. On receipt of a
license, operation can be converted to L6 licensed band by replacing the ACU.
Eclipse IDUs and INUs with IRU 600 are compliant with FCC CFR47, Part 15.247, and
Industry Canada RSS-210 Annex 8, on ISM frequency band 5725 to 5850 MHz.
International use is not supported; the system does not employ DFS and as such
cannot be deployed within Europe
or any country where DFS is a regulatory requirement for protection of radars.
Features and Capabilities:
• ACU filters are tuned 30 MHz wide.
• Filters are spot tuned (pre-tuned) on 5740.5/5805.5 MHz or 5769.5/5834.5 MHz.
• With 30 MHz filters just two Tx/Rx pairs can be used to provide full coverage of
the band.
• Bandwidths 5, 10, 20, or 30 MHz.
• Tx and Rx can be paired on different sub-bands (Tx on one 30 MHz sub-band, RX on
the other).
• Adaptive or fixed modulation options.
• Supports Ethernet and/or NxDS1 payloads, with air-link capacities to 189 Mbit/s (30
MHz Ch BW).
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• Common 5.8 GHz and L6 RFU supports easy migration from one band to the other
(from unlicensed to licensed and vice-versa).
• RFUs can be retained during migration, but ACU must be replaced (not retuned).
• Extensive protection and diversity options.
• Output power (at 5.8 GHz) is limited to 29 dBm at the antenna port for IRU 600, and
29.5 dBm for IRU 600v2. This is to ensure compliance with the FCC 1 Watt rule.
• For Tx power and system gain figures, see the Eclipse Packet Node ANSI Datasheet.
Operational Limitations and Restrictions
Unlicensed band operation means sharing the air-space with other operators of
unlicensed band links. Interference is possible.
IRU 600 5.8 GHz operation is 'narrow-band'; it competes/shares spectrum with other
narrow-band links and with spread-spectrum links.
Performance could deteriorate over time with the introduction of other links in the
same geographical area.
Antennas must be approved (FCC or Industry Canada) for 5.8 GHz unlicensed band.
Platform Layout
Eclipse supports flexible customization of traffic type, traffic capacity, and traffic
protection.
Table 3-1 lists INU and INUe platform support for:
• Non-protected and protected/diversity links
• Slot availability for option plug-ins
• Over-air data types supported
• IRU 600
Table 3-1. INU and INUe Platforms
INU • Supports 3 non-protected links or 1 protected/diversity
and 1 non-protected link
• Slots 1 to 4 support radio or traffic port options for:
• Ethernet, DS1, DS3, OC3
• Auxiliary data and alarm I/O
• NPC option may only be installed in slot 4
Fan
Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 3
NCC Slot 4
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Table 3-2 lists INU and INUe slot assignment rules.
Table 3-2. INU and INUe Slot Assignments
INUe • Supports up to five 1+0 RAC 60 links or four RAC 6X
links
• Supports two 1+1 protected links (4xRACs)
• Slots 1 to 6 support radio or port options. Slots 7 to 9
support port options only. Port traffic options include:
• Ethernet, DS1, DS3, OC3
• Auxiliary data and alarm I/O
• Slot 10 is reserved for the NPC option
IRU 600 • IRU 600:
• QPSK to 256 QAM.
• Requires RAC 60 or RAC 6X. Fixed or adaptive
modulation rates.
•1+1 optimized.
• High power and standard power RFU options
Fan
Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 3
Slot 4
Fan
Slot 7
Slot 5 Slot 6
Slot 9
Slot 8
NCC Slot 10
INU/INUe Slots
INU • Slots 1, 2, 3, 4 are universal: any RAC, DAC or
AUX plug-in
• Slot 4 is NPC or universal: NPC or any RAC, DAC,
AUX
• NCC and FAN slots are dedicated
• For protected operation the RAC/RAC, RAC/DAC
155oM, or DAC/DAC pairings can be installed in
any of the universal slots
INUe • Slots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 are universal: any RAC,
DAC or AUX plug-in
• Slots 7, 8, 9 are restricted: any DAC or AUX,
except DAC 155oM and AUX where NMS access
is required1
• Slot 10 is restricted: NPC option only
• NCC and FAN slots are dedicated - the INUe is
supplied standard with a single 2RU FAN, though
accepts two 1RU FANs
• RAC/RAC, or RAC/DAC 155oM protected
pairings must be installed in the positions
indicated by the arrows
• For protected DACs, the protection partners can
be installed in slots 1 to 9, except for the DAC
155oM where NMS access is needed, in which
case install only in slots 1 to 6
Fan
Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 3
NCC Slot 4
Fan
Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 3
Slot 4
Fan
Slot 7
Slot 5 Slot 6
Slot 9
Slot 8
NCC Slot 10
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Data is transported natively over an Eclipse wireless link, whether
Ethernet or TDM.
1. Internal (backplane bus) NMS access is only provided on slots 1 to 6. Do not install DAC 155oM or AUX in
slots 7 to 9 if an NMS connection is required in their configuration.
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Protection Options
Eclipse supports link, interface, network, and platform protection options:
Link/Path Protection
Hot-standby, space diversity, frequency diversity, or dual protection options are
available. RACs and their companion IRU 600 are protectable.
Rx voting is hitless/errorless; Tx switching is not hitless. The maximum restoration
time for a Tx switch is 200 ms.
A remote Tx switch is forced in the event of a silent Tx failure.
Interface Protection
DS1, DS3 and OC3 interfaces can be hot-standby protected using paired (stacked)
DACs.
The protectable DACs are DAC 16x V2, DAC 3xDS3, DAC 3xDS3M, DAC 2x155o, DAC
2x155e, DAC 155oM.
When a switch occurs, all Tx and/or Rx tributaries are switched to the protection
partner.
Two protection configurations are supported, tributary protection, and always-on:
Tributary Protection
• Y cables connect the paired DACs to customer equipment.
• In the Rx direction (from the customer) both DACs receive data, but only the online
Rx DAC sends this data to the TDM bus.
• In the Tx direction, the online Tx DAC sends data to customer equipment, the other
mutes its Tx line interface.
Tributary Always-On
• Separate cables connect each DAC to customer equipment.
• In the Rx direction (from the customer) both DACs receive data, but only the online
Rx DAC sends this data to the TDM bus.
In the transmit direction both DACs send data to customer equipment, and the
customer equipment switches between these two always-on tributaries.
Protection switching is not hitless. The maximum restoration time for a Tx or Rx trib
switch is 200 ms. Typical restoration times are between 80 ms and 120 ms.
Network/Data Protection
•RWPR
TM supports fast-switched RSTP on Ethernet ring and mesh networks.
• Data redundancy is supported on Ethernet link-aggregated links.
• Super PDH ring operation supports protection on NxDS1 ring links.
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Ring and Mesh Networks
RWPRTM (Resilient Wireless Packet Ring) is a fast-switched RSTP link management
protocol for layer 2 switches. RSTP, itself a fast switched evolution of the original STP,
prevents live network loops and provides path redundancy where two or more paths
exist between network nodes.
• RWPR represents a particularly effective enhanced RSTP protocol. When configured
in Eclipse ring networks, reconvergence times are as low as 50 mS.
Link Aggregation 2+0 Protection
Traffic redundancy is supported on co-channel Ethernet links using link aggregation.
If one link fails, then its traffic is recovered on the remaining link or links is shared.
While the reduced bandwidth may result in some traffic loss for low-priority traffic,
appropriate QoS settings should ensure security for all higher priority traffic. This is
often referred to as 2+0 protection.
Super PDH
Super PDHTM is exclusive to the Eclipse. It supports protected PDH ring configurations
for capacities to 84xDS1, with traffic switching at the node level.
A ring (closed loop) is formed by east/west facing RAC and RFU combinations from an
Eclipse node; each node is connected to two adjacent nodes, the east and west nodes.
Within the ring there are two traffic rings, one nominated as clockwise, the other
anti-clockwise. Under normal no-fault conditions, all traffic is passed on the clockwise
primary ring.
When a fault occurs, the secondary, anti-clockwise ring, provides the protection
capacity needed. Traffic is looped onto the secondary ring at one side of the break point,
and off at the other side, to bypass the break. This process is called wrapping.
One or more radio paths can be replaced by a fiber span using the DAC 155oM.
Platform Protection
Platform management functions provided by the NCC are protected using the NPC
option to protect essential Backplane Bus and power supply functions.
Bus Protection
• Protects all circuit/tributary traffic. Alarm I/O is not protected.
• Switching is not hitless for an NCC bus clock failure; restoration is within 200 ms,
during which time all traffic on the NTU is affected.
• When the bus clock has switched to NPC control, it will not automatically revert to
NCC control on restoration of the NCC. Return to NCC control requires either
withdrawal/failure of the NPC, or use of diagnostic commands.
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Power Supply Protection
• Protection is hitless for an NCC power supply failure. If the NCC converter or one of
its supply rails fails, the NPC will take over without interruption. And vice versa.
• With an NPC installed, the NCC can be withdrawn and replaced without further
impacting traffic.
• For 24 Vdc operation two PCCs are required for platform protection, one each for the
NCC and NPC.
Eclipse Licensing
Eclipse is subject to capacity and feature licensing.
Feature Licensing applies on selected features. Features available include:
•EZF-01: Layer 1 Link Aggregation (DAC GE). Traffic is between the links on a
byte-by-byte basis, based on the capacity of the links. Unlike L2, it is fully effective
for just one active session, such as between routers, or where there are only a few
concurrent sessions.
•EZF-02: Adaptive Modulation. Eclipse adaptive coding and modulation (ACM)
dynamically switches between QPSK, 16 QAM, 64 QAM, or 256 QAM. Code settings
additionally provide two sets of rates for each modulation; one for
maximum-throughput, the other for maximum-gain, to provide eight modulation
states in total.
•EZF-03: Secure Management (NMS). Applies to Eclipse NMS access over the
network, and to local access via the Portal craft tool. It also enables secure
management access to Eclipse over an unsecured network, and protects Eclipse
configurations from accidental or intentional modification by unauthorized
personnel.
•EZF-04: Payload Encryption. Encrypts all traffic and management data over the
wireless link to prevent eavesdropping.
•EZF-05: Ethernet over TDM (DS3, DS1). Enables mapping of Ethernet data to
DS3, or DS1 PDH interfaces using the DAC 3xDS3M or DAC 16xV2. Supports
transport of Ethernet data over existing DS3 or NxDS1 radio or leased-line circuits.
•EZF-06: RADIUS Client. Enables connection validation to a radius server for
centralized account management.
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Configuration and Management
Eclipse is a software-driven product; there are no manual controls. Configuration and
management is achieved via Portal and ProVision.
• Portal is a PC based configuration and diagnostics tool for Eclipse.
• ProVision is the Eclipse network element manager. ProVision also supports other
Aviat products, including legacy products.
Portal is supported in the Eclipse system software, such that once installed on a PC, it
automatically downloads support from the radio as needed to ensure Portal always
matches the version of system software supplied, or subsequently downloaded in any
radio upgrade.
Portal has the look and feel of a Windows environment with screen-based views and
prompts for all configuration and diagnostic attributes.
A Portal PC connects to an INU/INUe/IDU using Ethernet or V.24 options.
For more information, refer to the Eclipse Configuration Guide.
ProVision is the network element manager for all Aviat radios (current and legacy).
ProVision also supports partner products, including multiplexors, switches, routers,
and power systems.
ProVision is installed on a Windows or Solaris server, typically at a network operating
center, and communicates with network elements using standard LAN/WAN IP
addressing and routing; each radio has its own unique IP address.
For more information, refer to the Aviat ProVision User Guide.
Eclipse Antennas
Antennas for the 5.8 GHz unlicensed band must be FCC approved.
• Parabolic antennas must have a maximum gain not exceeding 45.4 dBi.
• Flat panel antennas must have a maximum gain not exceeding 28 dBi.
For information on antenna types and availability, contact Aviat Networks or your
supplier.
Antenna mounts are designed for use on industry-standard 115 mm OD (4.5 inch)
pipe-mounts.
For information on installing and aligning antennas, refer to the data supplied with the
antennas.
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Eclipse Power Supply
Eclipse is designed to operate from a -48 Vdc power supply (+ve earth) but will operate
to specification over a voltage range of -40.5 to -60 Vdc.
A plug-in PCC option provides a voltage conversion function for locations where the
power supply is +24 Vdc. It converts + 24 (19 to 36) Vdc to -56 Vdc for connection to
the INU -48Vdc input. -56 Vdc represents the typical float voltage for a battery-backed
-48 Vdc supply.
One PCC supports a maximum three IRU 600 RFUs, plus any combination of RACs
and DACs.
The dc power supply must be UL or IEC compliant for SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage)
output (60 Vdc maximum limited).
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Chapter 4. Introduction to
Eclipse Installation
This section introduces Eclipse installation procedures, from unpacking and checking
the equipment to completion of the physical installation.
Eclipse has been tested for and meets EMC Directive 2004/108/EC. The
equipment was tested using screened cable; if any other type of cable is
used, it may violate compliance.
Eclipse is a Class A product. In a domestic environment it may
cause radio interference: be prepared to resolve this. Eclipse
equipment is intended to be used exclusively in
telecommunications centers.
You must comply with the relevant health and safety practices when
working on or around Eclipse radio equipment. Refer to Health and Safety.
Before Going On Site
Installation Tools and Materials
Ensure you have the following tools and material before going to site. These items that
be sourced or supplied by the installer.
Table 4-1. Required Tools and Material
Equipment Tool/Material Description
Antenna As required by the
manufacturer Aviat Networks offers antennas from several suppliers. Refer
to the manufacturer’s data supplied with each antenna for
required and recommended installation tools and equipment.
Antennas must be FCC approved for 5.8 GHz unlicensed band
operation.
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Unpacking the Eclipse Equipment
To unpack Eclipse equipment:
1. Open the shipping boxes, carefully remove the equipment and place it on a clean,
flat working surface.
2. Ensure all the basic components and accessories for your system have been
included in the shipment by comparing the packaging, component part numbers
and product descriptions against the packing list, and cross-checking against the
installation datapack for the system to be installed.
3. If there has been shipping damage or there are discrepancies between the
equipment expected and the equipment received, contact an Aviat Networks Help
Desk or your supplier.
Eclipse Radios Basic electrician’s toolkit The kit must include a crimp lugs, a crimp tool for attaching
the lugs to stranded copper cable, and a multimeter.
Torque wrench Capable of 66 N-m or 50 ft-lb, with a selection of sockets for
antenna mount fastening
Hot-air gun For use on the heat-shrink tubing that may be supplied with
some brands of Type N connector.
Protective grease and
zinc-rich paint For weather-protecting grounding attachment points on
towers and grounding bars.
4mm2 (#12) green PVC
insulated strand copper
wire and grounding lugs
For grounding the indoor unit to the rack/frame
16 mm2 (#6) green PVC
insulated strand copper
wire and grounding lugs
For grounding the rack to the station ground.
16mm is also required for chassis grounding for NEBS
compliance.
Equipment Tool/Material Description
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Chapter 5. Installing the IRU 600
Before installation and commissioning of the IRU 600 and companion
INU, its antenna, waveguide, and waveguide pressurization equipment
must be installed according to manufacturer’s instructions.
For compliance information, refer to Compliance and Notices.
For health and safety information, refer to Health and Safety.
For information on installing an INU, refer to Installing the INU and INUe.
For general guidance on installing antennas, waveguide and pressurization equipment,
see the Best Practices Guide from Aviat Networks.
IRU 600 Installation Procedure
This procedure applies to IRU 600 (V1) and IRU 600v2.
1. Fit the rack mounting brackets onto the chassis.
• Brackets can be mounted in either a forward mount or a flush mount position.
• Brackets can be mounted such that the grounding stud is to the left or right side.
2. Install the chassis. If installing multiple chassis, consider leaving a 3 RU space
between to allow for an expansion or extension kit(s).
3. Locate and secure RFU(s) and ACU in the chassis.
4. Connect the RFU(s) to the ACU using the supplied RF cables. Refer to the cabling
diagram on the rear side of the ACU front panel. The lower RFU is A-side, the top
B-side. A-side is the default online RFU in a 1+1 protected pairing.
5. For the IRU 600v2 with Tx coaxial switch, fit the RFUv2-to-switch cable assembly.
• Ensure cables connect to the correct RFU. Refer to the cabling diagram on the rear
side of the ACU front cover.
• Ensure DIN5 RFU cable connectors are correctly inserted and locked using the
connector locking ring - turn the ring clockwise until clicked into its locked
position.
• Ensure the switch connector is held secure using its screw fasteners.
• The Tx switch cable must remain securely connected at all times. Incorrect
communication between the RFU and Tx switch may result in mismatched A-side
and B-side operation and loss of standby.
6. Connect the RFU(s) to the INU/INUe RAC 60 or RAC 6X card(s) using the supplied
IF cable(s). The minimum bend radius of the IF cable is 25mm.
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Figure 5-1. IRU 600 and INU
Figure 5-2. IRU 600v2 Tx Switch and RFUv2 Connections
Ventilation Requirements
There must be a minimum of 50 mm (2”) of side spacing from the
INU/INUe to any rack panels, cable bundles or similar, and 50
mm (2”) of space to the front and back of the RF section to ensure
proper ventilation.
Grounding
The chassis grounding stud accommodates ground cables up to 16 mm2 (AWG 6). The
stud also provides jack plug connection for a wrist strap cables a wrist strap.
1. Ground the IRU 600 from the grounding stud to the rack/frame ground bar using
4 mm2 (AWG 12) green PVC insulated stranded copper wire with a suitably sized
crimp lug at each end (supplied by the installer). For NEBS grounding compliance,
see below.
2. If the equipment rack/frame requires grounding, use 16 mm2 (AWG 6) wire from
its ground bar to the station ground.
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Safety Requirements for Equipment Grounding
1. Do not assume that an existing rack or mounting frame is correctly grounded.
Always check the integrity of the ground connections, which must include a check
through to the master ground for the station, which should be located at the point
of cable entry to the equipment building. Ground wires must provide a direct, low
impedance path to the master ground bar.
2. Do not connect other equipment to the same grounding cable as the IRU 600. Each
item of equipment in a rack must be separately grounded to the rack ground bar.
The rack ground bar is then grounded directly to the building Master Ground.
3. The IRU 600 and INU must be located in the same immediate area (same or
adjacent racks/cabinets) as with any other equipment that is connected to the same
DC supply circuit point of grounding. DO NOT ground the INU and IRU 600
elsewhere.
4. All intra-building signal cabling must be shielded and both ends of each shield
must be grounded.
5. There shall be no switching or disconnecting devices in the grounded circuit
conductor between the DC source and the point of connection of the grounding
electrode conductor.
Waveguide Grounding
Grounding the waveguide is an essential part of the overall lightning protection scheme
at the site. The number of waveguide grounds required is dependant on the antenna
height at its centerline. At a height of 45m, the minimum number of waveguide grounds
required is 3:
• One located at the top of the vertical waveguide run, about 1 meter below the bend
before the waveguide goes horizontal toward the antenna,
• One located at the bottom of the vertical cable run, about a meter above the bend
before the waveguide goes horizontal toward the equipment room entry point,
• One located at the equipment room entry way point.
The top and bottom ground is typically connected to a tower ground bar, or to the tower
steel using a ground clamp. The entryway ground should be attached to the ground bus
bar, generally located directly below the waveguide entryway point.
If the height of the antenna centerline is greater than 45m, then additional grounds are
required every 25m, or part of, above the 45m level. The topmost one should be located
about 1 meter below the bend before the waveguide goes horizontal toward the
antenna.
NEBS Compliance
• Use a 16 mm2 (AWG 6) green PVC insulated stranded copper ground wire (not 4
mm2) together with a star washer under the grounding screw at the ground-bar end.
Torque the grounding post screw to 1.2-1.5 Nm (10-13 in-lbs).
• All bare conductors must be coated with an appropriate antioxidant compound
before crimp connectors are fitted.
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• All unplated connectors, braided strap, and bus bars must be brought to a bright
finish and then coated with an antioxidant before they are connected. This does not
apply to tinned, solder-plated, or silver-plated connectors and other plated
connection surfaces – but all must be clean and free of contaminants.
• All raceway fittings must be tightened to provide a permanent low-impedance path.
Connect Waveguide(s) to Antenna Ports(s)
Connect the ACU antenna port(s) to the main waveguide(s) using appropriate lengths
of flexible waveguide.
For information on required waveguide flange, and recommended waveguide type, see
below.
Remove and discard any protective flange/port covers before installation.
Figure 5-3. ACU and Waveguide Connection
Table 5-1. Waveguide Flange Type
Power Supply
The high power RFUs used at 5.8 GHz are powered over the IF cable from its INU/
INUe and additionally from a DC input on the RFU front panel.
• The high power RFU provides a wide-mouth connection for +/- 21 to 60 Vdc. Both
+ve and -ve pins are isolated from chassis ground.
• The power connector (D-Sub M/F 2W2) and cable is identical to that used for the
INU. See Power Cables.
• Run the supplied power cable through to the power pick up point, which should
be protected by a circuit breaker or fuse in the rack. The circuit breaker or fuse
should have maximum capacity of 8 A.
Freq, GHz Flange Type Holes Waveguide
5.8 / 6 CPR 137 G All open for # 6-32 screws WR 137
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• For a -48 Vdc supply, connect the blue wire to -48 Vdc (live), and the black wire
to ground/+ve.
• For a +24 Vdc supply, connect the blue wire to +24 Vdc (live), and the black wire
to ground/-ve.
- For +24 Vdc operation the associated INU/INUe must be fitted with a PCC to
convert +24 Vdc to - 48 Vdc.
• For NEBS compliance the battery return connection is to be treated as an isolated DC
return (DC-I), as defined in GR-1089-CORE.
• An integral DC/DC converter provides polarity protection, under/over voltage
shutdown, over-current limit, and thermal shutdown.
• NEBS compliant EMI filtering is included.
• There are no serviceable fuses.
DC power connector can be shorted inadvertently if applied at an angle.
Always insert with correct alignment.
The DC power supply must be SELV compliant (maximum limited 60
Vdc).
Insertion Loss Labels
Labels on the ACU provide factory-measured insertion loss data. The top label lists the
loss for each filter and circulator. A front label lists the total loss through the ACU
(filters, circulators, cables, plus any protection components, such as Tx switch and
couplers). Total (combined) loss figures are entered into Portal to enable computation
of Tx power and RSL figures at the ACU antenna waveguide port(s) based on the RFU
measured values of Tx power and RSL.
For IRU 600v2 an additional label shows the insertion loss of the Tx monitoring port.
The value must be taken into account when measuring output power with a power
meter.
Expansion Port
The expansion port allows system expansion through the addition of co-located IRU
600 radios, or external radio equipment.
• When multiple carriers are deployed on a common branching network (same
antenna), the intermodulation frequency products that result from combining two or
more transmitter frequencies on a common antenna feeder must be 48 MHz or more
above or below each of the receiver frequencies present on the same antenna feeder.
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Next step: Install the INU/INUe.
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Chapter 6. Installing the INU and
INUe
The INU and the INUe are the Eclipse indoor units.
This chapter includes:
• INU/INUe Description
• INU/INUe Installation Requirements
•Plug-in Installation Requirements
•Installing an INU
For compliance information, refer to Compliance and Notices.
For health and safety information, refer to Health and Safety.
For information on installing an IRU 600, refer to Installing the IRU 600.
INU/INUe Description
The INU/INUe is a rack-mounted unit that pairs with one or more IRU 600s to make
an Eclipse node.
An INU/INUe comprises a chassis (IDC/IDCe) and plug-ins.
The IDC/IDCe has dedicated slots for the NCC and FAN plug-ins, and either four slots
(IDC) or ten slots (IDCe) available for optional RAC, DAC, AUX and NPC plug-ins. For
slot allocations and assignments, refer to .
Refer to:
•INU Front Panel Layout
•INU Power Supply
•Fuses
• FAN Air Filter Option
• Power Line Filter Option
INU Front Panel Layout
This figure is an example of an INU front panel, with one DAC 16x, two RACs, and a
blanking panel over the unused slot. For information on the plug-ins, refer to System
Overview.
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Figure 6-1. Typical INU Front Panel Layout
INU Power Supply
INUs require a -48 Vdc power supply (+ve earth), but will operate to specification over
a voltage range of -40.5 to -60 Vdc.
The return (+ve) pin on the NCC and NPC power supply connectors is clamped to
chassis ground via polarity-protecting power FETs.
• NCC and NPC power inputs are reverse polarity protected (the input fuse will not
blow if polarity is reversed).
For NEBS compliance the battery return connection is to be treated as a common DC
return (DC-C), as defined in GR-1089-CORE.
Where operation from a +24 Vdc PSU is required, the plug-in PCC option provides
voltage conversion from + 24 (19 to 36) Vdc to -56 Vdc for connection to the NCC
-48Vdc input. -56 Vdc represents a typical float voltage for a battery-backed -48 Vdc
supply.
The dc power supply must be UL or IEC compliant for SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage)
output (60 Vdc maximum limited).
No Item/Label Description
1 Rack Ear and
grounding stud Rack attachment bracket for the IDC. One ear has a combined
ESD and IDC grounding stud. The ears can be fitted either side,
which provide flush-with-rack-front mounting.
2RAC RAC fitted in slot 1
3NCC Mandatory node Control Card (dedicated slot)
4 Blank Panel Blanking panel fitted to slot 2
5RAC RAC fitted in slot 4
6DAC 16x 16xDS1 DAC fitted in slot 3
7FAN Mandatory fan plug-in (dedicated slot)
Fault
FAN
Fault
FAN
DAC 16x
Status Trib 1-8 Trib 9-16
DAC 16x
Status Trib 1-8 Trib 9-16
12 45
6
To
ODU
RAC 30 On-Line
Status
To
ODU
RAC 30 On-Line
Status
To
ODU
RAC 30 On-Line
Status
To
ODU
RAC 30 On-Line
Status
Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 3 Slot 4
37
-48VDC
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Power Consumption and INU Load Maximums
Total power consumed is dependent on the number and type of plug-in cards, and the
number and type of IRU 600s.
• The number and type of RACs and DACs that can be installed in an INU are
determined by the load capacity and temperature limits of the DC converter in the
NCC, which supplies various DC rails to the plug-in cards.
• IRU 600s and FANs are not powered via the NCC converter. Their DC supply is
taken directly from the INU -48 Vdc power supply input connector.
• However, if a PCC is installed for +24 Vdc operation, the INU cards and associated
IRU 600s are supplied from the PCC, meaning PCC power limits are determined by
the INU cards and by the number of IRU 600s fitted.
• A PCC should always be installed to receive maximum FAN cooling. This means it
should be installed in the immediate FAN-side slots in an INU/INUe.
Node Power Consumption
Table 2 lists nominal power consumption figures for Eclipse cards. Use these together
with the IRU600 consumption figures in the following table to determine total nodal
power consumption.
Power consumption figures are for a -48 Vdc supply voltage at normal room ambients.
Table 2. Typical Plug-in Power Consumptions
The table below provides typical figures for IRU 600.
• For a high power RFU, power is supplied via its RAC cable and additionally by a
front-mounted DC connector.
Table 3. Typical IRU 600 and IRU 600v2 Power Consumption
Item Consumption
RAC 60 12W
RAC 6X 13W
DAC (Any variant) 3W
NCC 4W
NPC 4W
AUX 3W
FAN 1RU 2W
FAN 2RU 4W
Configuration Power Sourced
from INU Power Sourced
from External DC
Connector
Total DC
Power
1+0 High Power (1xRFU), IRU
600, IRU 600v2 52W 38W 90W
1+1 HSB or SD, High Power
(2xRFU), IRU 600 82W 42W 124W
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Node Card Maximums
From SW release 5.04 improvements in the cooling fan operating logic allow higher
card loadings coupled with maximum ambients to 131oF, or 113oF).
• From software release 5.04 fan logic improvements allow higher INUe loading when
an NPC is installed.
• An NPC must be fitted in an INUe where specified below. The NPC provides power
supply load sharing with the NCC, allowing the overall loading to be increased.
Should the NPC fail, airflow from the 2RU FAN is increased to compensate.
• Extended FAN failure/impairment detection is included. For example, an alarm will
be raised on a reduction in fan speed (RPM), such as can occur as a result of bearing
wear/friction.
When planning the number and type of cards to be installed in an INUe or INU, the
following rules must be observed. Individual card consumptions are detailed above.
INUe Loading Rules for Operation up to 55ºC (131ºF)
The following loading rules must be followed when dimensioning the total power
consumption of an INUe that is required to operate in ambient temperatures up to
131ºF:
• If the total power consumption of all cards installed exceeds 85 watts, an NPC must
be fitted, a 2RU FAN card must be fitted, and 5.04 or later SW loaded.With this
configuration confirmed (NPC + 2RU FAN + 5.04 SW or later) the maximum INUe
loading enabled is 125 watts. The one exception/condition is that the combined
installed total of DAC GE3 cards must not exceed four.If an earlier version of SW is
loaded, the maximum INUe loading allowed is 85 watts. This rule applies even if an
NPC and 2RU FAN is fitted.
55ºC (131ºF) operation does not apply to the PCC. Operational
ambient temperatures with a PCC installed must not exceed 450C
(1130F).
INUe Loading Rules for Operation at 45ºC (113ºF)
The following loading rules must be followed when dimensioning the total power
consumption of an INUe that is operating in ambient temperatures that do not exceed
45ºC (113ºF):
2+0 or 1+1 FD, High Power
(2xRFU), IRU 600v2 104 76W 180W
1+1 MHSB or SD, High Power
(2xRFU), IRU 600v2 104W 76W 180W
1+1 MHSB or SD, Power Save
Mode (Offline Tx Mute), High
Power (2xRFU), IRU 600v2
82W 42W 124W
Configuration Power Sourced
from INU Power Sourced
from External DC
Connector
Total DC
Power
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• If the total power consumption of all cards installed exceeds 85 watts, an NPC must
be fitted, a 2RU FAN card must be fitted, and 5.04 or later SW loaded.
• With this configuration confirmed (NPC + 2RU FAN + 5.04 SW or later) the
maximum INUe loading enabled is 150 watts. The exceptions/conditions to this rule
are:
• INUe loading is limited to 140 watts if the installed total of DAC GE3 cards exceeds
two.
• The combined installed total of DAC GE3 cards must not exceed four.
• If an earlier version of SW is loaded, the maximum INUe loading allowed is 105
watts. This rule applies even if an NPC and 2RU FAN is fitted.
Elevated ambient temperatures should be avoided. The ambient
temperature is the air temperature in the immediate operating
environment of the chassis, which if installed in a rack, is the ambient
applying to its location within the rack.
The ambient temperature maximums must not be exceeded.
Over-temperature operation is a primary factor affecting long
term component reliability.
PCC +24 Vdc Operation
The PCC is for use with standard +24 Vdc (-ve grounded) battery-backed power supply
systems. One PCC supports a maximum three IRU 600 RFUs, plus any combination of
RACs and DACs.
• The PCC +ve and -ve input terminals are isolated from chassis (ground). The -ve
input is grounded by the -ve grounded power supply connection.
• The PCC 20A fuse is fitted in the +ve input. It is a PCB mount type and is not field
replaceable.
• Reverse polarity protection is provided. The PCC will automatically recover from a
reverse polarity connection - the fuse will not blow. Over temperature thermal
protection is included.
• The PCC load maximum is 200 Watts. Use the power consumption data in the
preceding section to determine the maximum number of cards and RFUs that can be
supported.
• The PCC conversion efficiency is nominally 10%. To determine the power consumed
by the PCC, use a figure of 10% of the power consumed by the INU/INUe cards and
IRU 600 RFUs.
• When installed in an INUe, the INUe must be fitted with the 2RU FAN module as it
provides almost double the air flow of two 1RU FAN modules.
• The PCC should always be installed next to the FAN card to get best air flow cooling.
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• The PCC must be connected to the NCC before applying power to the PCC to avoid a
current-inrush trip (overload) on the PCC.
• The PCC can be plugged into any INU/INUe option slot. It is not connected to the
backplane and is its function is not monitored within Portal.
• Where an NPC is fitted, two PCCs are required for +24 Vdc operation, one for the
NCC, the other for the NPC. This means an INUe must be used for NCC + NPC
operation.
• If the PCC front-panel LED is not lit, it indicates the existence of abnormal
conditions such as output under-voltage, output over-voltage, loss of input power,
output over-current, or open input fuse.
Power Cables
The INU power cable is included in the IDC Installation Kit. It is supplied with a D-sub
M/F 2W2 connector fitted at one end and wire at the other. The cable is nominally 5 m
(16 ft), and the wires are 4 mm2 (AWG 12).
The cable is used for -48 Vdc connections to an NCC or NPC, or for +24 Vdc
connections to a PCC.
The blue wire must be connected to live (-48 Vdc or +24 Vdc); the black wire to ground
(+48 Vdc or -24 Vdc).
Figure 6-4. Power Cable and Connector
DC power connector can be shorted inadvertently if applied at an angle.
Always insert with correct alignment.
The PCC is supplied with a power cable to connect to an NCC or NPC.
Similarly, the power line filter unit is supplied with a power cable to connect to an NCC,
NPC, or PCC.
This cable is fitted with a D-sub M/F 2W2 connector at each end. Note that a standard
power cable is not included for the reason the cable supplied with an NCC (or NPC) is
not used when powered from a PCC, or via a power line filter, so the cable is re-used as
the power input cable for the PCC or filter unit.
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Fuses
The NCC and NPC are fitted with a fast-acting 25 A fuse fitted on the PCB behind the
power cable connector.
The PCC is fitted with a fast-acting PCB-mounted 20A fuse.
NCC, NPC and PCC fuses are not field-replaceable.
FAN Air Filter Option
A fan air filter option is available for installation with the FAN module in an INU, and
with the 2RU FAN module in an INUe. Where Eclipse is required to be NEBS (Network
Equipment-Building System) compliant, the fan air filter must be installed.
The fan air filter must be inspected regularly and replaced when dust
laden. In normal telecommunications equipment-room environments
inspection must be at not more than 12 monthly intervals. In other
environments where air quality is not controlled, more frequent
inspection is required.
A heavily dust-laden filter will severely restrict fan air flow and
may lead to over-heating.
Excessive heat is the number one cause of premature equipment
aging and failure.
To maximize long term component reliability, the fan air filter
must not be allowed to become clogged, and ambient
temperature limits must not be exceeded.
Fan Air Filter Installation
The fan air filter kit comprises a filter frame, filter element, and fastening screw. It is
installed in the INU/INUe to the right side of the FAN module, as illustrated in Figure
6-5 for an INUe.
1. Remove the FAN module and slide the air filter into the chassis so that it locates to
the right side of the FAN module backplane connector, and up against the chassis
side.
FAN module removal and replacement does not affect INUe traffic.
2. Fasten in place using the screw supplied. Do not over-tighten - the screw is
designed to bite into the unthreaded hole provided in the plastic frame.
3. Replace the FAN module.
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Installation instructions are included with the fan filter kit.
Figure 6-5. Location of Fan Air Filter in INUe
Power Line Filter Option
An external DC power line filter option is available and must be installed with an INU/
INUe for NEBS compliance. It ensures Eclipse meets EMI requirements specified
within Telcordia GR-1089-CORE, Issue 4, June 2006.
It is 1RU tall and 140mm wide (5.5”), and is supplied as a kitset comprising the filter
unit, bracket for left or right side rack mounting, and a short 2W2-to-2W2 cable for
connecting the filter unit to the NCC or NPC -48 Vdc inputs.
• Where an NPC is fitted, two filter units are required, one for the NCC, the other for
the NPC.
• The standard power cable supplied with an INU or NPC is re-used as the power input
cable for the filter unit.
Figure 6-6. Power Line Filter with Bracket
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INU/INUe Installation Requirements
Table 6-1. INU Installation Requirements
Function/Requirement Details
Restricted access The INU/INUe and its associated dc power supply must be installed
in a restricted access area such as a secure equipment room, closet,
or cabinet.
For NEBS compliance, this equates to installation of the INU/INUe in
a secure, restricted access central office (CO) or customer premises
(CP) location.
Required Rack Space The INU requires 44.5 mm (1RU) of vertical rack space and
300 mm rack depth. The INUe requires 89mm (2RU) vertical rack
space.
Ventilation The INU/INUe requires unobstructed air passage to each side for
ventilation purposes. There must be a minimum of 50 mm (2”) of
side spacing to any rack panels, cable bundles or similar. No space
above or below is required for ventilation purposes.
Fan Air Filter The fan air filter must be installed where the INU/INUe is required
to be NEBS compliant. The filter must be inspected regularly and
replaced when dust laden. Inspection must be at not more than 12
monthly intervals in controlled air environments, or more
frequently otherwise.
Power Line Filter The power line filter must be installed where the INU/INUe is
required to be NEBS compliant.
Maximum Ambient
Temperature The INU/INUe is specified for a maximum ambient temperature
(Tmra) of +55° Celsius (131° Fahrenheit). Conditions apply - see
INU Power Supply above. The maximum ambient temperature
(Tmra) applies to the immediate operating environment of the INU,
which if installed in a rack, is the ambient applying to its location
within the rack.
Physical stability Ensure that adding an INU/INUe to a rack does not adversely
impact the physical stability of the rack.
Power supply -48 Vdc The INU (NCC and NPC) has the +ve pin on its dc power supply
connector connected to the chassis.
It must be used with a -48 Vdc power supply which has a +ve
ground; the power supply ground conductor is the +ve supply to
the INU.
There must be no switching or disconnecting devices in the ground
conductor between the dc power supply and the point of connection
to an INU/INUe.
For NEBS compliance the battery return connection is to be treated
as a common DC return (DC-C), as defined in GR-1089-CORE.
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Power Supply +24 Vdc A PCC is required to provide a +24 Vdc to -48 VDC conversion. The
dc power supply supplying the PCC must be -ve grounded.
There must be no switching or disconnecting devices in the ground
conductor between the dc power supply and the point of connection
to a PCC.
Power Supply Location The INU/INUe must be installed in the same premises as its dc
power supply and be located in the same immediate area (such as
adjacent racks or cabinets) as any other equipment that is
connected to the same dc power supply.
Power Supply Compliance
and Loading The dc power supply must be UL or IEC compliant for a SELV output
(60 Vdc maximum).
Check to ensure that connection of an Eclipse system to an existing
dc supply does not overload the supply, circuit protection devices
and wiring.
Where a new dc power supply is to be installed for an Eclipse Node,
the power supply should be rated to supply:
• 12.5 A for the INU
•25A for the INUe
•15A for the PCC
Cable routing Eclipse tributary, auxiliary and NMS cables are not to be routed with
any AC mains power lines. They are also to be kept away from any
power lines which cross them.
Grounding The INU must be grounded to the station or master ground, which
must be the same ground as used for the dc power supply. Normally
this is achieved by grounding the INU to the ground bar in its
equipment rack or frame. This bar is most often located to one side
of the rack or at rack top or bottom. In turn, the ground bar is
grounded to the station ground.
Intrabuilding interfaces
and cabling
(NEBS Compliance)
Intrabuilding connections to/from Eclipse ports must only be
connected via intrabuilding or unexposed wiring or cabling.
Intrabuilding ports MUST NOT be metallically connected to
interfaces that connect to the OSP or its wiring. These interfaces are
designed for use as intrabuilding interfaces only (Type 2 or Type 4
ports as described in GR-1089-CORE, Issue 4) and require isolation
from the exposed OSP cabling. The addition of Primary Protectors
is not sufficient protection in order to connect these interfaces
metallically to OSP wiring.
Shielded and grounded cables must be used for intrabuilding
cabling to/from Eclipse ports. Cables must be grounded at both
ends.
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Plug-in Installation Requirements
The IDC has four universal slots and two dedicated slots. The IDCe has six universal
slots, three restricted slots and 4 dedicated slots. A populated IDC/IDCe is called an
INU/INUe.
Figure 6-7. Slot Numbering for INU and INUe
Installing or changing out a plug-in is a straightforward process. The requirements are
detailed in Table 6-2.
Unless specified by the customer, plug-ins will not be installed in an INU/INUe at
shipment. Instead, each is individually packed within the shipping box.
Table 6-2. Plug-in Requirements
INU
INUe
Fan
Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 3
NCC Slot 4
Fan
Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 3
Slot 4
Fan
Slot 7
Slot 5 Slot 6
Slot 9
Slot 8
NCC Slot 10
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Slot Assignment
All slots filled All slots must be filled with either a plug-in or a blanking
panel. Failure to do so will compromise EMC integrity and
distribution of FAN cooling air.
Universal slots
1-4 on an INU
1-6 on an INUe
RAC, DAC, and AUX plug-ins can be fitted in any universal
slot.
Restricted slots
7-9 on an INUe DAC, and AUX plug-ins can be fitted in any restricted slot.
The exceptions are the DAC 155oM and AUX, which must
only be installed in slots 1 to 6 when they are to be
configured to carry/access Eclipse NMS, otherwise they can
be installed in slots 7 to 9.
Dedicated slots The NCC, FAN, and NPC plug-ins have dedicated slots.
Protected RACs INUe Protected RACs (or ring-protected RAC with DAC 155oM)
must only be installed in ‘above and below’ slots as
indicated by the red arrows.
AUX Multiple AUX plug-ins can be installed per INU/INUe.
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NPC Only one NPC is required to provide the NCC protection
option. An NPC must be installed in slot 4 of an INU, or slot
10 of an INUe. If an NPC is not installed in an INU, slot 4 is
available as a universal slot.
Installing / Changing Plug-ins
ESD grounding strap Always connect yourself to the INU/INUe with an ESD
grounding strap before changing or removing a plug-in.
Failure to do so can cause ESD damage to the plug-ins.
Avoid hand contact with the PCB top and bottom.
Finger-grip fasteners Plug-ins must be withdrawn and inserted using their
finger-grip fasteners/pulls. Never withdraw or insert using
attached cables, as damage to the plug-in connector and
its PCB attachment can occur. If not complied with, the
Aviat Networks warranty may be voided.
Hot-swappable Plug-ins are hot-swappable.
• Removal of an in-service payload plug-in will interrupt its
traffic.
• Removal of the NCC will affect all traffic - unless
protected by an NPC.
• Removal / replacement of the FAN does not affect traffic.
Engaging backplane
connector When installing a plug-in, ensure its backplane connector
is correctly engaged before applying sufficient pressure to
bring the plug-in panel flush with the front panel.
Revision time lag When swapping or installing plug-ins, up to 60 seconds can
be required for the INU/INUe to show its revised status via
the front panel LEDs, or via Portal.
EMC integrity Plug-ins and blanking panels are held in place by captive
finger-screws. Ensure the finger-screws are fastened as
failure to do so may compromise EMC integrity and fan
cooling.
RACs
Connecting and
disconnecting the RFU
cable at the RAC
Never disconnect or reconnect an RFU cable to a RAC
without first turning the power off to the INU or
withdrawing the RAC from the backplane.
Note: The RFU cable provides the power feed to the IRU 600.
Arcing during connection and disconnection at the RAC
on a live RAC can cause damage to connector contact
surfaces. Power spikes caused by live connection and
disconnection may also cause errors on other traffic
passing through the INU/INUe. The only exception to
live disconnection and connection should be for checks
of protected operation at link commissioning.
Removing RAC from a
powered INU When removing a RAC from a powered INU, always the
disengage the RAC from the backplane before
disconnecting its RFU cable. Similarly before inserting an
RAC, always reconnect the RFU cable before engaging the
backplane.
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RAC combinations for
INUe An INUe can be fitted with a maximum of:
• Five RAC 60s.
•Four RAC 6Xs.
(The reduced RAC numbers are to ensure temperature
limits within the INUe are not exceeded at high ambients.
See Node Card Maximums.)
DACs
DAC combinations DACs can be fitted singly or in combination to provide a mix
of interface types and capacities provided they have a
common backplane configuration. The backplane can be
set for 1.5 Mbps/DS1, 43 Mbps/DS3, or 155 Mbps/OC3.
TDM Mux DACs allow a mix of interfaces from a common
DS1 backplane configuration.
Increasing node capacity To achieve a greater node capacity, two or more INUs can
be interconnected via a DAC option.
DAC 16x Mini RJ-21trib
cable connector Ensure correct orientation of the Mini RJ-21 connector on
DAC 16x before pushing it home. This can be checked by
the scalloped key to one side of the connector. Additionally,
a trib cable supplied by Aviat Networks will have the cable
exiting to the right side when viewed from the front.
Ensure the connector retaining screws are not
over-tightened - only use light/moderate screwdriver
pressure.
Line Protection (electrical
DACs) Line (interface) protection can be provided for paired DS3
and STS3 electrical DACs.
Line Protection (optical
DACs) Line (interface) protection can be provided for paired OC3
optical DACs.
General
Maximum Backplane
Capacity of Eclipse Node The maximum drop, through plus drop, or through
backplane capacity on an Eclipse Node is one of the
following, depending on the backplane setting:
• 300 Mbps
• 128xDS1
•6xDS3
•2xOC3
Antistatic bags Enclose spare plug-ins, or plug-ins to be returned for
service, in an antistatic bag. When handling a plug-in to or
from an antistatic bag, do so at the INU/INUe and only
when you are connected to the INU/INUe via an ESD
ground strap.
Spare blank panels Keep any removed blanking panels for future use.
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Installing an INU
Procedure
1. Fit the rack mounting ears to the chassis with the grounding stud to left or right side
for the most direct ground wire path to the rack ground bar.
2. Locate the INU/INUe in the equipment rack and secure it using four No.12 Phillips
dome-head screws from the IDC installation kit.
3. Where NEBS compliance is required, install the power line filter unit. Install
immediately below or above the INU. Separate filter units are required for the NCC
and, where fitted, the NPC. Use the supplied 2w2 to 2w2 cable to connect the
output of the filter unit to the input of the NCC or NPC.
4. Ground the INU/INUe from the grounding stud to the rack/frame ground bar
using a length of 4 mm2 (AWG 12) green PVC insulated stranded copper wire with
a suitably sized ground lug at each end (supplied by the installer).
•For NEBS compliance, 16 mm2 (AWG 6) green PVC insulated stranded copper
wire is required together with a star washer under the grounding screw. Torque
the INU grounding post screw to 1.2-1.5 Nm (10-13 in-lbs).
5. If the equipment rack/frame requires grounding, use 16 mm2 (AWG 6) wire from
its ground bar to the station ground.
Do not assume that an existing rack or mounting frame is correctly
grounded. Always check the integrity of the ground connections, which
must include a check through to the master ground for the station, which
should be located at the point of cable entry to the equipment building.
For NEBS compliance:
- All bare conductors must be coated with an appropriate antioxidant
compound before crimp connectors are fitted.
- All unplated connectors, braided strap, and bus bars must be brought
to a bright finish and then coated with an antioxidant before they are
connected. This does not apply to tinned, solder-plated, or silver-plated
connectors and other plated connection surfaces – but all must be clean
and free of contaminants.
- All raceway fittings must be tightened to provide a permanent
low-impedance path.
6. Install the plug-ins in their assigned slot positions, and check that their front panels
are flush-fitted (not protruding) and held secure by their fasteners. Ensure unused
slots are covered by blanking panels. Refer to .
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Where a fan air filter is to be installed, install it prior to installing the FAN plug-in.
7. Install the CompactFlash card in the NCC plug-in; withdraw the NCC and insert in
the socket on the right side of the PCB.
8. Fit the IF cable between the RAC(s) and IRU 600 RFU(s). IF cables are supplied
with the IRU 600.
Fit the DAC tributary cables.
For a DAC 16x, ensure correct orientation of the Mini RJ-21 connector
before pushing it home. This can be checked by the scalloped key to one
side of the connector. Additionally, a trib cable supplied by Aviat Networks
will have the cable exiting to the right side when viewed from the front.
Do NOT over-tighten the Mini RJ-21 retaining screws.
The following steps describe the procedure for preparing the power cable, and
preparing for power-on. Do not connect the power until all steps have been
completed.
9. Run the supplied power cable through to the power pick up point, which will
normally be at a circuit breaker panel in the rack. A circuit breaker (or fuse) should
have a capacity of 12 A for the INU and 25 A for the INUe.
10. For a -48 Vdc supply, connect the blue wire to -48 Vdc (live), and the black wire to
ground/+ve. (Power input on the NCC and NPC is polarity protected).
11. For a +24 Vdc supply, connect the blue wire to+24 Vdc (live), and the black wire to
ground/-ve. (Power input on the PCC is polarity protected).
12. Measure the voltage on the dc power connector.
• For -48 Vdc operation the voltage should be -48 Vdc, +/-2 Vdc for a non battery
floated supply, and nominally -56 Vdc for a battery floated supply. (Limits are
-40.5 to - 60 Vdc).
• For +24 Vdc operation the voltage should be 24 +/- 2 Vdc for a non battery floated
supply, and nominally 30 Vdc for a battery floated supply. (Operating limits are
20 to 36 Vdc).
This product meets the global product safety requirements for SELV
(safety extra-low voltage) rated equipment and the input voltage must
be guaranteed to remain within the SELV limits (60 V maximum) in the
event of a single internal fault.
Always check the integrity of the dc power supply to an INU/INUe right
to its source. Never assume that the supply provided to the pick-up point
in a rack is correct.
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Eclipse dc power, IF, tributary, auxiliary and NMS cables are not to be
routed with any AC mains power lines. They are also to be kept away
from any AC power lines which cross them.
13. Carry out a complete check of the installation. If all is correct, and the IRU 600 and
its waveguide, pressurization and antenna installation has likewise been completed
and checked, Eclipse is now ready for power-on. If a PCC is installed, ensure
the PCC to NCC/NPC cable is fitted before power-on.
Once powered up the RFU(s) will be transmitting with the pre-configured or
ex-factory frequency and power settings unless the start-up transmit mute
option has been invoked. (All RFUs shipped ex-factory have the
transmit-mute set as the default unless otherwise specified).
If frequency and power settings are not correct, interference can be caused
to other links in the same geographical area.
14. Power on for -48 Vdc by connecting the power cable to the NCC, and to the NPC
where fitted.
• For +24 Vdc operation, connect to the PCC input.
• Where a power line filter is installed (for -48 Vdc), connect to the filter input.
The 2W2 DC power connector can be shorted inadvertently if
applied at an angle. Always insert with correct alignment.
Next step: The Eclipse node is ready for configuration and antenna alignment.
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