BridgeWave Communications GE60X Microwave Link User Manual GE60X 050601
BridgeWave Communications, Inc. Microwave Link GE60X 050601
Contents
- 1. User Manual 1
- 2. User Manual 2
- 3. Product Spec GE60X
Product Spec GE60X
Rev 1.0
BridgeWave Communications www.bridgewave.com 1 June 2005
BridgeWave Communications
Extended-Range Wireless Gigabit Ethernet Link
Model GE60X
Product Description
Benefits
• Extends LAN backbones between buildings
• Connects buildings to metro fiber hub sites
• Enables centralization of IT facilities
• Provides GigE backbone for distributed servers
• Avoids construction costs and delays
• Creates temporary connections
• Creates redundant paths for fiber, copper or free
space optic links
Features
Transparent Network Integration
• Full rate, full duplex, gigabit Ethernet
• Functions as physical layer repeater
• Works with standard GigE network equipment
Operates in 60 GHz Frequency Band
• License-free operation in U.S.
• Outstanding frequency re-use
• Excellent immunity to interference
Extended Operating Range
• External, very high gain 2-foot antenna
• Maximum FCC-allowed transmit power
• Link distances of up to 2000 meters (dry air)
• Up to 99.999% availability
Professional Installation Recommended
• All-outdoor design
• Fine-adjust pole mount
• Radio is servicable without removing antenna
• No configuration required – “point and link”
• Contact BridgeWave to find a certified reseller
Configurations
• Point-to-point
• Hot standby
• Consecutive point-to-point
• Hub-and-spoke
• Ring
• Mesh
Rev 1.0
BridgeWave Communications www.bridgewave.com 1 June 2005
Product Specifications
Operating Frequency
FCC Part 15 Section 255
Low transmit 58.1 GHz
High transmit 62.9 GHz
Occupied bandwidth 1.4 GHz
Frequency Division Duplex (FDD)
Modulation/Coding
BFSK
Reed-Solomon (204,188) FEC
Link Budget
162dB @ 10-12 BER
External Antenna
Type directional cassegrain
Polarization linear (vert. or horiz.)
Gain 46 dBi
Fine-adjust (azimuth and elevation) 4.5” pole mount
Ethernet Interface
1000Base-SX with LC connectors
Up to 1522-byte 802.1Q VLAN tagged frames
< 50 microseconds latency
Multimode fiber cable lengths:
62.5/125 µm 270 meters (max.)
50/125 µm 500 meters (max.)
Power
Indoor supply input 110/220 Vac
Indoor supply output +24 Vdc
Power consumption 40 watts (max.)
Power cable length: 125 meters (max. w/14AWG)
250 meters (max. w/12AWG)
Mechanical
Size (mounted): 62w * 62h * 50d (cm)
Weight: Radio unit 4.5 kg
Antenna 7.5 kg
Pole mount 3.8 kg
Environmental
Operating temperature -30 to +50 deg C
Altitude 4,500 meters (max.)
Installation
Includes ¾” liquid tight non-metallic conduit adapter
Receive signal level and link quality voltage test points
Minimum link distance: 160 meters
North American Rain Zones
(ITU Model)
Maximum Link Distance (Meters)
Required Link Availability
Rain Zone 99.9% 99.99% 99.999%
A 1820 1680 1500
B 1790 1580 1340
C 1760 1520 1250
D 1670 1450 1160
E 1730 1400 1110
F 1670 1320 1030
K 1580 1170 910
M 1400 1010 800
N 1190 850 690
BridgeWave Communications
3350 Thomas Road
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
408.567.6900
sales@bridgewave.com