Aviat Networks MDR2400-EHD User Manual pages fourty three to fifty three
Aviat Networks Users Manual pages fourty three to fifty three
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Users Manual pages fourty three to fifty three
862-01545 uLink System Manual G, Chapter 4: nLink Management System General Information 19 Hardware (supplied by Customer) lssuc I The uLink Management Information System is a software tool for the management (installation, maintenance and support) of uLink digital radio links, The software runs on an iBM compatible PC running Windows 95 (user supplied), connected to the indoor Unit (IU) via a serial communications interface. it provides extensive management functions on site and, via the microwave radio link, can be used to access any pLink station Within a link domain. The hardware may be supplied by the customerr It is typically a laptop or notebook computer, and must have the following minimum characteristics: 0 lBM PC compatible, . 486 processor, 25 MHz clock speed. 16 Mbyte RAM 120 Mber hard drive with Windows 95 installed, 1,44 Mbyte stiffy drive. 0 Mouse or other pointing device. I x RS—232 serial port (Corn port). This is in addition to the Corn port that may be used by the mouse. SVGA monitor (minimum screen resolution of 640 x 480). Page 43 nlink System Mnnnnl Software and Hardware (supplied by Tellumat) Setting-up Page 44 8620545 The software is the operator interface to the operation and control of the pLink System. It allows you to perform tasks such as: system configuration, controlling system parameters and accessing on—line help. It is supplied by Tellumat on one 1.44 Mbyte, 3.5 inch stiffy diskette. It is supplied as executable code, supported with installation and other supplementary files. in addition to the soflware, Tellumat also supplies an RSZSZ interconnection cable for use between the IU and the PC interface. Refer to Appendix A at the end of Chapter 2 in this manual for pin details ofthis cable interface (Monitor connector), Follow these steps to set up the punk Management Information System for use with the uLink: Step Action 1. Connect the supplied interface cable between the RS-232 port on the rear ofthe computer, to the Monitor connector on the front panel of the Indoor Unit. 2. Switch the computer On. 3. Run the Windows operating system. 4. Insert the application Software disk into the appropriate disk drive (A or B). 5. In Windows 95, access the Control Panel and select the Add/Remove Programs. From the Install/Uninstall folder, select the Install button. Issue 1 862-01545 Accessing the Software Program Menu Structure Issue l pLink System Manual Step Action 6. Insert the installation disk of the software into the relevant drive (A or B) of the PC and then select Next. Run *\Setup. exe by selecting Finish (* being the drive identifier). 7. Follow the screen prompts to install the software onto the hard drive of the computer. h— After installing the software, open the program by selecting the pLink option from the Program Group in the Stan Menu. The itLink Management Information Software is a menu driven program that provides you with a graphical interface ofthe pLink Station or Network. This interface allows you to select various options to configure, manage and interrogate the uLink System. Afler accessing the software program. the Main Screen is displayed (see Figure 12). Page 45 lll.inl§ System Manual 862-0545 Pull-down Network Display Menus Area Area . a: uLINK MANAGEMENT luroaMA'noN svsTEM short~eut Buttons Area Figure 12. uLink Management Software: Typical Maln Screen. Main Screen The Main Screen has the following three main functional areas: - Pull-down Menus Area (see page 47) - Short-cut Buttons Area (see page 47) 0 Network Display Area (see page 48) Page 46 Issue 1 862~01545 uLink System Manual Pull-down The following pull-down menus are available from the Menus Area Main Screen: File. This menu provides you with an exit option, which allows you to exit from the uLink Management Sofiware. Tools. This menu provides the following options: - Options. This option allows you to select the uLink Management Soflware terminal serial port. You can select No Port, ' COM], COMZ, COM3 or COM4. You can also set the polling cycle (in seconds) which determines how often information is updated. - Local IU/Remote IU, These options allows you to View the details of the selected site. Help. This menu provides you with various help facilities. -———————.—_.__..______ Short-cut The following short-cut buttons are provided: Buttons Area Close. Allows you to exit from the punk Management Information System. Options. As for Tools/Options (see Pull-down Menus Area), Help. As for Help/About (see Pull-down Menus Area). Issue 1 page 47 u. “Link System Manual 862—0l54 Network The Network Display Area ofthe Main Screen shows K / Disgla [Area all the microwave links in the domain in tabular format. It provides the local and remote site station names and shows you the site to which the uLink Management Soflware is connected. To view the details ofa particular site, simply click on the required site, The Station Control screen for the selected site is displayed (see Figure 13). Figure 13. Typical Station Control Screen. Page 48 Issue 1 CT 862-01545 Station Control Screen Issue 1 uLink System Manual See Figure 13. This screen allcws you access to the following parameters: a. Indoor Unit - Configuration 0 Build State 0 Status 0 Enable Loopback (Payload Data) b. Outdoor Unit - Configuration - Build State - Status - Enable Loopback (RF) Also provided on the screen are status indicators for both the IU and OU, These blocks are bi-coloured and indicate whether the unit is Online (Green) or Offline (Red). Page 49 uLink System Manual 862-01545 862-01545 uLink System Manual Indoor Unit: This screen allows you to configure the following . . Indoor Unit: This screen (see Figure 15) allows you to view the Configuration items (see Figure 14): Build State build state details of the primary hardware and - Wayside Port software components of the IU. This information is - Payload Data Interface P011 read from the IU microprocessor. 0 Bit Error Rate Thresholds To configure the ports, click on the required parameter(s). R UNIT BUILD STAT Configure the BER thresholds as required. Payload is from the user equipment to the [U Payload Data connector and RF Link is from Antenna to Antenna. Note that the thresholds must he entered in scientific notation, eg. 1.0E—6. If the Minor or Major thresholds are exceeded, it will trigger a Service Alarm fault. If the Critical threshold is exceeded, it will trigger a Fail alarm. When finished, click on the relevantbutton. This transmits the parameters to the selected IU. Figure 15. Indoor Unit: Typical Build State Screen. Figure 14. Indoor Unit: Typical E1 Configuration Screen. Page 50 Issue 1 Issue 1 Page 51 uLink System Manual Indoor Unit: Status mm mm nwmct 862—0 I 545 This screen (see Figure 16) allows you to monitor the network’s performance. It provides the following data: 0 Status of the Near and Far site Fail, Site and Service alarms a Status of the Rx Sync, Tx Sync, LOS and AIS alarm LEDs. - Payload error counts for Code Violation, CRC4, FAS, Instantaneous BER and Maximised BER. - RF error counts for Total Blocks, CRC Count, Instantaneous BER and Maximised BER. If you want to clear the LEDs, simply click on the button. If you want to clear the Error Counts, simply click on the button. You can see more details of the Fail, Site and Service alarms by clicking on the respective highlit button. This initiates the selected site IU Detailed alarm screens (see Figure 17, Figure 18 or Figure 19 respectively). Figure 16. Indoor Unit: Typical Status Screen. Page 52 Issue 1 862-01545 Indoor Unit: Fa ure Alarm Details uLink System Manual This screen (see Figure 17) provides more detailed information ofthe Near and Far site Fail alarms. The specific cause ofthe error is shown by a tick in me adjacent check box of the suspected error. Refer to Chapter 5 of this manual to fault-find the failure alarm. Figure 17. lndoor Unit: Typical Failure Alarm Details Screen. lssue l u. ku Page
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