BridgeWave Communications GE60X Microwave Link User Manual Installation Operation Manual

BridgeWave Communications, Inc. Microwave Link Installation Operation Manual

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making connections in a high-speed world
The BridgeWave E60 product line
Wireless Ethernet Links in the 60GHz Band
Model AR60, FE60, GE60 &
AR60X, FE60X, GE60X
Installation Manual
P/N 580-00507
Revision 1
July 2005
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Copyright Notice & Disclaimer
Copyright © 2004 BridgeWave Communications. All rights reserved.
Printed in the USA
No portion of this publication may be reproduced, copied, or distributed without the
written consent of BridgeWave Communications. BridgeWave reserves the right to
update or change the material in this publication at any time without notice. BridgeWave
has made every effort to ensure that the information and the instructions contained in the
publication are adequate and is not responsible for any errors or omissions due to typing,
printing, or editing of this document.
Purchasers of BridgeWave products should make their own evaluation to determine the
suitability of each such product for their specific application. BridgeWave’s obligations
regarding the use or application of its products shall be limited to those commitments to
the purchaser set forth in its Standard Terms and Conditions of Sale for a delivered
product.
This publication has been prepared for professional and properly trained personnel, and
the customer assumes full responsibility when using the information herein.
Statement of Warranty
BridgeWave warrants each standard BridgeWave Product sold by it to be free of defects
in material and workmanship under conditions of normal use for twelve (12) months
from date of shipment thereof to Buyer. Repair or, at BridgeWave’s option, replacement
of defective parts shall be the sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty;
provided that BridgeWave may, as an alternative, elect to refund the purchase price
amortized on a straight-line basis over a period of three (3) years from the date of
shipment. All warranty replacement or repair of parts shall be limited to equipment
malfunctions, which, in the sole opinion of BridgeWave, are due or traceable to defects in
original materials or workmanship.
In the event Buyer believes that Products do not conform to the limited warranty of this
Section, Buyer shall pay for the shipping and insurance of such Product to BridgeWave.
If BridgeWave determines in its sole opinion that such Products do not conform to the
limited warranty, then BridgeWave shall pay for the shipping and insurance of repaired
or replacement Products to Buyer. However, in the event that BridgeWave determines in
its sole opinion that such Products conform to the limited warranty, Buyer shall pay for
shipping and insurance of such Products back to Buyer.
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All obligations of BridgeWave under this limited warranty shall cease in the event of
abuse, accident, alteration, misuse or neglect of the Product. In-warranty repaired or
replaced parts are warranted only for the remaining unexpired portion of the original
warranty period applicable to the repaired or replaced parts.
REASONABLE CARE MUST BE USED TO AVOID HAZARDS. BRIDGEWAVE
EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS RESPONSIBILITY FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED
BY USE OF ITS PRODUCTS OTHER THAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH PROPER
OPERATING PROCEDURES.
THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTY FOR BRIDGEWAVE PRODUCTS IS
EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF, AND EXCLUDES ALL OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED
WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND OF FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, USE OR
APPLICATION, AND ALL OTHER OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES ON THE
PART OF BRIDGEWAVE, UNLESS SUCH OTHER WARRANTIES, OBLIGATIONS
OR LIABILITIES ARE EXPRESSLY AGREED TO IN WRITING BY
BRIDGEWAVE. Statements made by any person, including the representatives of
BridgeWave, which are inconsistent or in conflict with the terms of these warranties shall
not be binding upon BridgeWave unless expressly reduced to writing and approved by an
officer of BridgeWave.
Product Compatibility
While every effort has been made to verify operation of this product with many different
communications products and networks, BridgeWave makes no claim of compatibility
between its products and other vendors’ equipment. It is assumed that users have
thoroughly evaluated this product’s performance in the communications environment in
which it will be used.
Safety
CAUTION, WARNING, and DANGER statements have been strategically placed in the
text to alert personnel of possible hazards. These statements must be closely observed.
The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation
and service of the products covered in this manual. Failure to comply with these
precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in this manual willfully violates
standards of design, manufacture, and intended use of the product. BridgeWave assumes
no liability for the customer’s failure to comply with these requirements.
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• The BridgeWave 60GHz product line meets all applicable FCC safety
requirements for radio equipment; however, it is best to avoid prolonged,
unnecessary exposure to the front of the radio while it is operating. The exposure
one would receive from aligning the radio is not harmful to humans.
• The outdoor equipment must be properly grounded to provide some protection
against voltage surges and built-up static charges. In the event of a short circuit,
grounding reduces the risk of electrical shock.
For installations in the U.S.A., refer to Articles 810830 of the National Electrical
Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70, for information with respect to proper grounding and
applicable lightning protection for DC cables.
For installations in all other countries, implement protection in accordance with
the safety standards and regulatory requirements of the country where the
equipment is to be installed.
• Do not install or operate this equipment in the presence of flammable gases or
fumes. Operation of any electrical instrument in such an environment constitutes
a definite safety hazard.
• Do not install substitute parts or perform any unauthorized modification to the
equipment. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by BridgeWave can
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Regulatory Information
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and,
(2) This device must accept any interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Equipment Precautions
Water and Moisture - The E60 product line is designed to withstand moisture conditions
typically encountered when installed outdoors.
Power Sources - This product should only be operated with the type of power source
provided by BridgeWave Communications Inc.
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Table of Contents
Section# Page #
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2
Statement of Warranty 2
Product Compatibility 3
Safety 3
Regulatory Information & Equipment Precautions 4
Table of Contents 5
1 Introduction 6
1.1 Purpose of Manual 6
1.2 Prior Knowledge and Manual Conventions 6
1.3 Contact Information & RMA 7
2 Site Planning 8
2.1 General 8
2.2 Equipment Checklist 8
2.3 Line of Sight 8
2.4 Link Distance 9
2.5 Antenna Location 12
2.6 Cabling 12
2.7 Grounding and Lightning Protection 13
2.8 Environmental 14
2.9 Simple Network Diagram 15
3 Installation 16
3.1 General 16
3.2 Equipment Packing and Unpacking 156
3.3 Equipment Inventory E60 17
3.3.1 Equipment Inventory E60X 18
3.4 Installation Tools 19
3.5 Radio Mount Installation E60 products 20
3.5.1 Antenna Mount Installation E60X products 24
3.6 Radio Installation E60 27
3.6.1 Antenna and Radio Installation E60X 29
3.7 Cable Installation 33
3.8 Antenna Alignment E60 Systems 36
3.8.1 Turning on E60X systems 39
3.9 Test Cable 41
4 Operation of E60 products & configuration of network equipment 43
4.1 Configuring Network Equipment 44
4.2 Check port statistics 44
5 Troubleshooting 45
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1 Introduction
1.1 Purpose of Manual
The information in this manual is directed to persons who must perform or coordinate the
tasks associated with the process of installing wireless communication devices, and
planning communication network applications.
1.2 Prior Knowledge
This manual assumes the operator has at least basic experience with and an understanding
of wireless technology and some familiarity with configuring and operating networking
equipment. Preferably, the person installing this equipment fully understands the
information covered in this manual prior to attempting these procedures.
DANGER! Indicates that personal injury can result if the user does not comply with
the given instruction. A DANGER statement will describe the potential hazard, its
possible consequences, and the steps to perform to avoid personal injury.
WARNING! Indicates that serious damage to the equipment can result if the user does
not comply with the given instruction. A WARNING statement will describe the
potential hazard, its possible consequences, and the steps to perform to avoid serious
equipment damage.
CAUTION! Indicates that equipment damage, process failure, and/or loss of data can
result if the user does not comply with the given instruction. A CAUTION statement will
describe the potential hazard, its possible consequences, and the steps to perform to avoid
equipment damage, process failure, and/or loss of data.
NOTE: Provides supplementary information to emphasize a point or procedure, or
provides a tip for easier operation.
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1.3 Contact Information
Technical Assistance and Customer Service
BridgeWave distributors are authorized local service providers and are responsible for
immediate customer support. If problems are not resolved, contact BridgeWave Customer
Service for assistance:
Santa Clara, CA USA
Tel: 408.567.6906
Fax: 408.567.0775
Email: support@bridgewave.com
Return Material Authorization (RMA)
Should BridgeWave equipment have to be returned for repair or replacement, an RMA
number must be obtained from BridgeWave or the local BridgeWave distributor. When
returning equipment, be sure to write the RMA number on the outside of the shipping
carton.
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2 Site Planning
2.1 General
Before the start of an installation a survey should be conducted of the proposed area of
the site(s). The survey personnel should be fully familiar with the details required to
install the an E60 radio system.
• FE60 and FE60X radios transport Fast Ethernet over the wireless connection
(100Mbps full duplex)
• GE60 and GE60X radios transport Gigabit Ethernet over the wireless connection
(1000Mbps full duplex)
• AR60 and AR60X radios have an adaptive rate over the wireless connection,
depending on the fade margin in the link the radio will transmit either Gigabit
Ethernet or Fast Ethernet over the air
2.2 Equipment Checklist
The survey team will need the following equipment:
• Binoculars
• GPS Navigation Device
• Tape Measure
• Site Survey Report Form
2.3 Line of Sight (LOS)
The E60 Wireless Ethernet link requires Line-of-Sight for proper operation. Fortunately,
the links are relatively short and obstructions in the path can easily be identified.
Binoculars can ease viewing in poor light conditions.
The planning should include an investigation into future building plans that could block
the LOS path, and other long-term incremental obstructions such as trees. Intermittent
obstructions such as aircraft at a nearby airport should also be considered.
The following table details the minimum clearance needed from obstacles near the path
in order to ensure the radios will operate properly.
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Path Length
(meters)
Minimum Clearance
(meters)
250 0.56
500 0.79
750 0.97
1000 1.12
1500 1.37
2000 1.58
Table 2-1: Minimum Clearance at Link Midpoint for various Path Lengths
2.4 Link Distance
Measurement of the link distance is important in estimating the link availability and
calculating expected Receive Signal Level (RSL). This measurement can be performed
using the Latitude and Longitude readings from a Global Positioning System (GPS)
device, which is placed near the proposed locations of the antennas, or using a range
finder device.
Table 2-2 below lists the maximum link distance with respect to desired availability and
ITU rain zone (ITU-R Recommendation PN.837). The map (Figure 2-1) following the
chart shows where the rain zones fit across North America and Asia for various
availabilities and most ITU rain zones. The availability for the AR systems is a
combination of the FE and GE tables of the same type (FE60 and GE60 or FE60X and
GE60X) depending on the current condition of the link.
FE60 Distance Table
(V1545) Rain Zone
Availability A B C D E F K M N
99.9000% 1470 1440 1420 1350 1400 1350 1280 1140 980
99.9700% 1410 1370 1340 1300 1270 1220 1120 980 820
99.9900% 1360 1280 1230 1180 1140 1080 960 840 710
99.9950% 1310 1220 1170 1100 1050 990 880 770 660
99.9970% 1280 1180 1120 1050 1010 940 830 730 630
99.9990% 1220 1100 1030 960 910 850 750 660 580
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FE60X Distance Table
(V1620) Rain Zone
Availability A B C D E F K M N
99.9000% 2380 2340 2300 2170 2250 2170 2040 1790 1520
99.9700% 2280 2200 2150 2080 2030 1950 1760 1520 1250
99.9900% 2180 2050 1960 1870 1800 1690 1490 1280 1070
99.9950% 2100 1940 1840 1730 1660 1550 1360 1170 990
99.9970% 2050 1870 1760 1640 1570 1460 1270 1100 940
99.9990% 1940 1720 1600 1480 1410 1300 1140 1000 870
GE60 Distance Table
(V1435) Rain Zone
Availability A B C D E F K M N
99.9000% 990 970 960 920 940 920 870 790 710
99.9700% 950 930 910 890 870 840 770 680 580
99.9900% 920 870 850 810 790 750 670 590 510
99.9950% 890 840 800 760 740 700 620 550 480
99.9970% 870 810 770 730 700 660 590 520 460
99.9990% 840 760 720 670 640 600 540 480 420
GE60X Distance Table
(V1620) Rain Zone
Availability A B C D E F K M N
99.9000% 1820 1790 1760 1670 1730 1670 1580 1400 1190
99.9700% 1760 1690 1650 1610 1570 1510 1370 1190 990
99.9900% 1680 1580 1520 1450 1400 1320 1170 1010 850
99.9950% 1620 1510 1430 1350 1300 1210 1070 930 790
99.9970% 1580 1450 1370 1280 1230 1140 1010 880 750
99.9990% 1500 1340 1250 1160 1110 1030 910 800 690
Table 2-2: Maximum Link Distances (meters) for various Availabilities and Rain Zones
99.9000% availability equates to 526 minutes per year of outage due to heavy rains.
99.9700% availability equates to 158 minutes per year of outage due to heavy rains.
99.9900% availability equates to 53 minutes per year of outage due to heavy rains.
99.9950% availability equates to 26 minutes per year of outage due to heavy rains.
99.9970% availability equates to 15 minutes per year of outage due to heavy rains.
99.9990% availability equates to 5 minutes per year of outage due to heavy rains.
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Figure 2-1: Rain Zone map for North America
Figure 2-2: Rain Zone map for Asia
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2.5 Antenna Location
The optimum location for the antennas must be determined. The ideal location should
provide for ease of erecting and mounting the antenna, as well as unimpeded Line-Of-
Site (LOS) to the other site. The following factors should be taken into account:
• Type of mounting—wall or pole
• Location where the fiber and DC power wiring will enter/exit the building
• Length of cable runs
• Grounding connection points
• Obstructions
• Accessibility
2.6 Cabling
The installation site should be inspected to determine the run paths for the fiber cable and
power cable from the radio equipment to the termination point. Locations for roof
penetration should be identified. The routing and securing of all cables should conform to
all applicable codes and requirements. Depending on the likelihood of damage due to foot
traffic or equipment movement, cabling conduit may be required. The maximum cable
run length as specified for the equipment being installed must not be exceeded.
The radio requires an LC type connectors on a pair of simplex multi-mode fibers to
properly connect to the radio and the users network equipment. Single-mode fiber is not
a current option supported by the radio. The network equipment end of the fibers should
be terminated with connectors that match the network equipment fiber interface.
Fiber Cable Length Cable Type
Up to 270 meters 62.5/125 µm
Up to 500 meters 50/125 µm
Table 2-3: Fiber Cable Types
All radios in the E60 product line include a 100-240 VAC power adaptor suitable for
indoor operation that converts the AC voltage from the standard electrical outlet in the
wall to DC voltage. Our radio requires a minimum of 15.0 VDC (24.0 VDC maximum)
up the power cable to the radio to function properly. When planning the cable run from
the indoor mounted AC power adaptor to the radio unit, it is critical to use the cable
gauge (AWG) indicated below to ensure adequate voltage at the radio. The electrical
cable that is used outside the building must be outdoor rated (i.e., weather-protected)
providing a single pair of wires necessary to power the equipment. The required DC
power cable is 12 gauge, 2 wire (i.e., 12/2) rated for outdoor use.
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Minimum Cable Size
DC Cable Length
Outside Diameter of DC
Cable Jacket (min-max)* Conductor size
Up to 250 meters
0.17 – 0.45 inches
(4.3 – 11.9 mm)
12 AWG
(4mm2)
Table 2-4: Minimum DC Cable Size
*Note: Specification is for the outdoor weather-protected portion of the DC cable
entering the radio enclosure. The indoor portion of the DC cable must comply with local
building and/or electrical codes in your area.
Figure 2-3: 12-gauge DC power cable with crimp connectors
2.7 Grounding & Lightning Protection
WARNING!
Proper grounding of the outdoor equipment reduces electromagnetic interference,
provides lightning protection, and protects against electrical discharge. The source and
connection points for the building-to-earth ground in the vicinity of the antenna location
should be determined.
It is recommended to integrate the radio ground into the building ground utilizing the
pole mount hardware. For wall or ungrounded pole mounts connect a grounding wire to
the grounding point on the radio. Select the size of the ground wire based on the National
Electrical Code.
Figure 2-3 (left) details a
standard 12-gauge wire that
has been fitted with the power
connectors (provided) for the
radio’s internal power supply
necessary to mate with the
provided power cord. A
standard crimping/splicing
tool (not provided) is required
to terminate the power
connectors onto the 12-gauge
cable required for use with
the E60 products.
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In addition to grounding the equipment, BridgeWave strongly recommends, and local
building codes may require, the DC electrical cable to be protected from lightning strikes.
You may use a Polyphaser surge suppressor, model # IS-PSP-24 (or equivalent model
from another manufacturer). The surge suppressor must be installed at the point where
the DC electrical cable exits/enters the building.
The Polyphaser device is available from the following companies:
Hutton Communications 877-648-8866 www.huttoncom.com
TESSCO Technologies 800-472-7373 www.tessco.com
Winncom Technologies Corp. 888-946-6266 www.winncom.com
2.8 Environmental
The structure to which the equipment will be mounted should be adequate to bear all
wind and other weather conditions. The environmental conditions at the location must
conform to the operating environment specified for the equipment.
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2.9 Simple Network Diagram
Following is a diagram detailing the equipment and cabling found on a typical
installation of BridgeWave’s 60GHz radio equipment.
LAN/
WAN
LAN/
WAN
High-Band Radio
Vertical Polarization
Low -Band Radio
Vertical Polarization
Gig-E Sw itc h or
Router
Gig-E Sw itch or
Router
Fiber Optic Cable Fiber Optic Cable
DC Pow er
Cable
DC Pow er
Cable
Pa t h
betw een
radios
Indoor
Pow e r
Supply Indoor
Pow e r
Supply
Note: The ports on all switches or routers must be configured for: 1000Mbps, full-duplex and auto-negotiation
disabled.
Surge
Suppressor
Surge
Suppressor

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