Exalt Wireless 105P25U eMIMO 100 User Manual Installation Manual
Exalt Wireless, Inc. eMIMO 100 Installation Manual
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Installation Manual
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ExtendAir® eMIMOTM Series
Digital Microwave Radios
Installation and Management Guide
Models:
r5050 & rc5050 Series
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Table of Contents
Legal Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
Open-Source License Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
List of Figures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
List of Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
About this Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi
Revision History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi
Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Related Documentation and Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
The ExtendAir eMIMO Series Digital Microwave Radios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Basic Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Pre-installation Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Link Engineering and Site Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Familiarization with the ExtendAir eMIMO Series Radios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Initial Configuration and Back-to-Back Bench Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Time Division Duplex (TDD) Factors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Link Orientation and Synchronization (future feature) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Radio Synchronization (future feature) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Offset Timing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) (future feature) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
System Installation and Initiation Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Record Keeping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Mechanical Configuration and Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Radio Ports and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Ethernet Lightning/Surge Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Antenna/Transmission System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Transmission Line from Antenna to Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Antenna Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Configuration and Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Telnet into the Command Line Interface (CLI) (future feature) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Telnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Exalt Graphical User Interface (GUI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Quick Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Navigating the GUI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Radio Information Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Administration Settings Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
File Management Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
System Configuration Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
VLAN Settings Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Antenna Alignment Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Performance Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Metrics – Link Statistics and Radio Interface Statistics Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Reboot Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
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Manual Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Physical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
System Specifications, 4.9GHz Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
System Specifications, 5.3GHz Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
System Specifications, 5.4GHz Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
System Specifications, 5.8GHz Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Interface Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
RSL/Sync Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Power/Ethernet Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
General Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Typical Indications of Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Improper RF Cable Termination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Multipath Propagation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
RF Interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Path Obstruction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Misaligned Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Faulty Antenna (connectorized antenna rc-models only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Improper Grounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Insufficient Link Margin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Moisture in the Transmission System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Back-to-back Bench Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Basic Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Specification Performance Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
General Compliance and Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Safety Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Regulatory Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
United States Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Canada Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Europe and ITU Country Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Regulatory Compliance–TBD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
EIRP Limits for the United States and Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
EIRP for the USA and Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
EIRP Limits for Australia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
EIRP Limits for the European Union and ITU Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
50xx Series EIRP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Declaration of Conformity to the R&TTE Directive
1999/5/EC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
EU WEEE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
EU RoHS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Exalt Limited Hardware Warranty Software License and RMA Procedures Agreement . . . 89
Copyright Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
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List of Figures
Figure 1 Exalt ExtendAir eMIMO Series Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Figure 2 Cabling and mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Figure 3 Synchronized GPS sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Figure 4 Internal Sync for two collocated radios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Figure 5 Internal Sync for more than two collocated radios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Figure 6 GPS Sync for more than one collocated radios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Figure 7 Synchronization for radios in a chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Figure 8 Radio installation tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Figure 9 Pole-mount examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Figure 10 ExtendAir eMIMO Series connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Figure 11 CLI main menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Figure 12 Initiating the browser connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Figure 13 Browser Login screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Figure 14 Radio Information page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Figure 15 Exalt GUI window description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Figure 16 Radio Information page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Figure 17 Administration Settings page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Figure 18 File Management page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Figure 19 System Configuration page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Figure 20 VLAN Configuration page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Figure 21 Antenna Alignment page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Figure 22 Performance page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Figure 23 Metrics page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Figure 24 Reboot page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Figure 25 Manual page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Figure 26 RSL & Sync In/Sync Out connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Figure 27 Power/Ethernet connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Figure 28 Basic back-to-back bench test configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
List of Tables
Table 1 Factory default settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Table 2 Connectors–TBD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Table 3 LED indicators–TBD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Table 4 Recommended transmission line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Table 5 Default login information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Table 6 eMIMO Dual-polarity Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Table 7 eMIMO Single-polarity Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Table 8 Product Approvals (Exalt) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Table 9 EU and ITU Country Specific EIRP Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
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About this Document
This manual provides a complete description of the ExtendAir eMIMO Series Digital Microwave
Radios and related software. This manual provides planners, engineers, installers, system
administrators, and technicians general and specific information related to the planning, installation,
operation, management, and maintenance of these devices.
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Introduction
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products, as well as your sales and Customer Care experience.
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The ExtendAir eMIMO Series Digital Microwave Radios
The Exalt ExtendAir eMIMO Series Digital Microwave Radios are the most advanced quad-band
radios operating in the 4.9, 5.3, 5.4, and 5.8 GHz bands. The ExtendAir eMIMO Series radios connect
digital data from one location to another, obviating the need for copper or fiber connectivity, or
enhancing existing connectivity by providing a redundancy solution, a primary solution, and/or
additional capacity. Figure 1 shows the ExtendAir eMIMO Series digital microwave radio.
Figure 1 Exalt ExtendAir eMIMO Series Radio
The following ExtendAir eMIMO Series radios are covered in this manual:
•r5050 and rc5050
– configured with 100 Mbps aggregate over-the-air capacity (1PoE port plus two Ethernet ports)
– with license key upgrade for 250 Mbps aggregate capacity
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The ExtendAir eMIMO Series radios allows operations in a near line-of-sight (nLOS) and non-line-of-
sight (NLOS) conditions. Provide proper path clearance to achieve a high-performance, reliable
connection. Perform professional path engineering and site planning before installing this equipment.
The primary focus of this document is the installation and management of the digital microwave radio,
and assumes that path engineering and site planning has already been performed.
ExtendAir eMIMO Series radios utilize radio frequencies in the 4.90 to 4.94 GHz range. In most
countries, this frequency band is allocated exclusively for Public Safety usage and specific restrictions
for applications may apply. Licensing or registration may be required. Consult your country
regulations to determine any restrictions that may apply and any process that must be followed to
implement links in this band.
ExtendAir eMIMO Series radios utilize radio frequencies in the 5.250 to 5.875 GHz range. In most
countries these frequency bands are considered as ‘license-exempt’ or ‘unlicensed.’ This means that
virtually any user may use these frequencies freely, without paying for access, or any type of
prenotification, post-notification or registration. As a result of this designation, users may also move or
change these systems at any time, with significant flexibility to the location, orientation and
configuration of the system. However, due also to this designation, there may be uncontrolled
interference from other similar devices that occupy this spectrum. In these cases, it is up to engineering
and maintenance personnel to design the system with existing and future interference sources in mind,
recognizing that there is a chance that the interference conditions could be very dynamic, and outages
may occur on the system as a result, and that, in some very rare cases, the system may cause
interference into another system and may be required to be disengaged or modified/re-oriented to
eliminate the interference.
If the spectrum in your country is designated as ‘license-exempt’ or similar, this does not infer that the
installer may configure the system in any manner at any location. In most cases, there are regulations,
or device-based conditions that limit the use of the device, such as maximum gain antenna, antenna
types and maximum output power, as well as, in some cases, application limits, limited geography of
use, and other unique regulations. The link design engineer and/or professional installer must
determine these limitations and engineer/install the system within the confines of all local regulations.
Also, it is required to examine any regulations that may apply to peripheral equipment, installation and
cabling of the system that may be regulated for human safety, electrical code, air-traffic control, and
other safety-related categories.
In certain countries, the spectrum for this product is NOT considered to be license-exempt. In these
cases, there may be additional regulatory requirements concerning the location, frequency, power,
orientation, configuration, and other aspects of the system, including, in some cases, a need for link
registration, coordination, and fees that may apply to the system usage. Please consult your local
regulatory organization(s) to determine usage requirements.
In almost all cases, either for license-exempt or other designation, the product itself must be authorized
for use in your country. Either Exalt or Exalt’s agent must have applied for certification or
authorization to allow the sale and deployment of the system within the country. It is also possible that
only certain versions or configurations of the device are allowed within a particular country. Please
contact Exalt or your authorized Exalt representative for information pertaining to your country.
Note: It is the (professional) installer’s responsibility to ensure that the radio system is
implemented in a legal fashion. Exalt is not liable for any unsafe or illegal installations.
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Basic Features
ExtendAir eMIMO Series Digital Microwave radios are intended for all-outdoor mounting and
powered by a separately-purchased power injector. In some cases, the radio can be mounted indoors or
in an enclosure. Depending on the configuration purchased, the associated antenna is either integrated
as part of the unit or connected separately.
For the external antenna models, the unit is typically mounted very close to the external antenna to
minimize RF cabling and associated losses. Alternatively, the unit can be mounted at an easily
accessible location with longer RF cabling to the antenna. Proper lightning or surge suppression
devices and associated grounding are required for all connections.
Figure 2 Cabling and mounting
For highest performance and reliability, it is advised to minimize the length of RF cable and associated
transmission system losses between the antenna and the radio’s antenna port.
The ExtendAir eMIMO Series radios provide connections for a combination of the following data
communication interfaces:
•One 10/100/1000BaseT (PoE) port and two 10/100 ports
ExtendAir eMIMO Series radios are powered by a combined Power/Ethernet cable, and associated
power injector. The power injector provides 48VDC to the unit. The power injector and/or external
power supply are sold separately.
The ExtendAir eMIMO Series radios provide the following primary features and benefits:
•Low-latency optimization and control for voice and data connections
•Very high throughput and flexible interface configurations with voice+data combinations
•High density collocation using ExaltSyncTM (future feature release)
•Longer range with smaller antennas. Exalt provides the highest system gain advantage with higher
transmit power while sustaining higher throughput levels when competitors must lower
modulation levels to maintain the link.
•Space-Time Block Code (STBC) support: The space-time block code used in ExtendAir eMIMO
Series radios is based on an Alamouti sequence and uses two antennas to transmit a single data
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stream. This allows transmit diversity and power distribution, which reduces linearity
requirements and improves the link budget by 3dB.
•Encryption for extreme wireless security
•VLAN tagging and QoS
•Easy-to-use management and configuration
•Flexible utilized channel bandwidth selection for interference avoidance and frequency
coordination
•Flexible center frequency tuning for interference avoidance and frequency coordination
•Flexible capacity to meet current connection requirements and future growth needs
•Carrier-class reliability and performance
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Pre-installation Tasks
This section describes the steps necessary to prepare a site for the installation of the Exalt Digital
Microwave Radio.
Link Engineering and Site Planning
Design all terrestrial wireless links prior to purchase and installation. Generally, professional wireless
engineering personnel are engaged to determine the viability and requirements for a well-engineered
link to meet the users’ needs for performance and reliability.
Exalt recommends using a link budget calculator and/or path planning tool to aid in the pre-planning
and engineering required to determine following attributes:
•Antenna type gain at each end of the link
•Antenna mounting height/location for proper path clearance
•Antenna polarization orientation
•RF cabling type, length, connectors, route, and mounting
•Antenna system grounding
•Lightning arrestor type(s), location(s), and grounding
•Radio mounting location and mechanisms
•Radio grounding
•Radio transmitter output power setting
•Anticipated received signal level (RSL) at each end
•Anticipated fade margin and availability performance at each end
•Radio settings
•Anticipated throughput performance
With respect to radio path and site planning, these radios are generally identical to other microwave
terrestrial wireless systems. Engineering of these systems requires specific knowledge about the
radios, including:
•RF specifications (transmitter output power, receiver threshold, occupied channel bandwidth, and
carrier-to-interference)
•Regulatory limitations on transmitter output power setting and antenna type/gain
•Noise/interference profile for the intended location
Familiarization with the ExtendAir eMIMO Series Radios
The ExtendAir eMIMO Series radios utilize time division duplex (TDD) radio transmission. This
means that the transmitted signal in both directions uses the same center frequency and transmits in
one direction for a period of time, and then in the opposite direction for another period of time. This
total period of time is referred to as the frame length or TDD frame length, and is further discussed in
Time Division Duplex (TDD) Factors.
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The two radio terminals are identical hardware, except for the TDD setting in software. When the
radios are in their default state, both radios are configured as Radio B. One end of the link must be
configured as Radio A before the two ends of the radio system can communicate.
It can be considered that Radio A is the primary radio in the link. Radio A provides the master clock
and control to Radio B. For most applications, it is not important how the radio link is oriented, only
that one end is configured for Radio A and the other for Radio B. For some applications (such as,
multi-radio hub sites or repeaters), the orientation of the radio systems may be more critical. See Link
Orientation and Synchronization (future feature) for details.
Exalt recommends using the Exalt GUI for radio configuration. This interface requires a computer
with an Ethernet port and web browser software, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or above. See
Configuration and Management for details on how to connect to and use the browser-based GUI
interface.
Shipping Box Contents
Two terminals are required to create a link. The terminal box contains the following items:
•Radio terminal (configured as Radio B)
•Mounting kit (for pole mounting)
•Accessory kit
– Grounding screw/washers
– Weather-sealing tape (required for RF connectors on the rc versions)
– RSL adapter cable
•Registration card
•Quick-start guide
The power solution for ExtendAir eMIMO Series is sold separately. Any 802.3af compliant power-
over-Ethernet solution may be used. 802.3at compatibility is also provided.
Inspect the outer packaging and the contents of the boxes upon receipt. If you suspect any shipping
damage or issues with the contents, contact Exalt Customer Care.
Outdoor-rated and shielded CAT5e or CAT6 cable, such as Beldon 1300A, with RJ-45 connectors is
recommended for the Ethernet connections. For Ethernet connections, a maximum length of 100
meters applies to the total length of the cabling between the radio terminal and the first network-aware
connection (such as a switch or router).
Initial Configuration and Back-to-Back Bench Test
Every Exalt digital microwave radio goes through extensive quality testing and performance
evaluation over the full operating temperature range prior to shipment. However, before installation, it
is strongly advised to perform several tests and tasks that are much more difficult to perform once the
radio link endpoints are distant from one another. A back-to-back bench test and pre-configuration will
provide confidence that the radio link is operational and properly configured prior to installation, so
Note: Register your system as soon as possible. A 2-year Warranty period applies to
products registered within 90 days of purchase. The Warranty period is reduced to 1-year for
unregistered products and products registered after the first 90 days.
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that if troubleshooting is necessary, the radio hardware and configuration settings are eliminated from
the troubleshooting process. Verify the following in the back-to-back testing:
•Confirm that the radio system is generally operational
– Radios power-up with planned power and wiring solutions
– Radio firmware version matches on each terminal (and is ideally the latest version)
– Upgrade license key entry successful
– RF link connects in both directions
– Traffic passes across the link
– Configure connected equipment and cabling
– Test Ethernet (CAT5e or CAT6) cabling
– Configure IP settings for configuration and management
– Configure passwords and security modes
– Become familiar with the configuration and management interfaces through the Exalt GUI
interface
– Configure radio parameters
– Set transmitter output power to engineered or allowed level (see RF Output Power Setting)
– Set operating center frequency
– Set link distance and occupied channel bandwidth
•Make detailed radio performance measurements
– Measure transmitter output power
– Measure receiver threshold performance
– Confirm unfaded error-free performance
Some of these tasks may not be possible or practical within a bench test environment due to the nature
of the remote connectivity of peripheral equipment. However, it is good practice to perform as much as
possible in this environment to minimize field/installation time and troubleshooting efforts.
Detailed performance measurements are usually not required for pre-installation, but can be easily
performed at this stage and may be helpful for later troubleshooting efforts or for internal records.
During troubleshooting, there may often be a point at which a back-to-back bench test should be
performed to verify many or all of the above items, and in the case of a suspected faulty device, to help
confirm the fault and determine which end of the system is at fault and in need of repair or
replacement.
Note: Some countries require Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) for certain frequency
bands, which delays the transmitter turn-on time during the initial Channel Availability Check
period of 1 minute. In accordance with these regulations, the radios boot up, and then wait for
1 minute before linking.
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RF Output Power Setting
The maximum RF output power is bounded by one of the following criteria:
•Maximum RF output power setting capability of the radio device
•Maximum RF output power allowed/authorized by the local government regulations and for this
specific device
•Maximum effective isotropic radiated power (EIRP) of the transmission system allowed/
authorized by the local government regulations and for this specific device
•Desired RSL to not exceed the maximum RSL allowed by the device
•Desired RSL to minimize/eliminate interference into neighboring systems
Time Division Duplex (TDD) Factors
The ExtendAir eMIMO Series radios are very dynamic, allowing the installer to optimize and control
the performance of the radio system for the intended application. The following parameters must be
carefully determined during the link engineering phase:
•Link distance
•Bandwidth
•Mode (modulation)
•The setting of the above parameters determines the following performance factors:
•Ethernet throughput
•System latency (delay)
The following generalizations can be made with regards to these factors:
•The shorter the link distance, the lower the latency, the higher the throughput
•The higher the bandwidth, the higher the capacity
•The higher the mode, the higher the capacity
Link Orientation and Synchronization (future feature)
Link orientation refers to the Radio A and Radio B placement in your network. Link synchronization
refers to using external or internal timing to coordinate multiple links.
For every link, one end of the radio link must be configured as Radio A, while the other end is
configured as Radio B. In single-link systems, it does not matter which end of the system is mounted at
which end of the link, and there is typically no requirement for any link synchronization.
Note: See Back-to-back Bench Testing for detailed instructions.
Note: In many cases the radio must be pre-configured for legal maximum output power
before connecting to the antenna and transmission system. Instructions for adjusting the
output power can also be found at the rear of this guide in the EIRP section for your region.
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Link orientation and synchronization are more important for networks with site(s) where there is more
than one link of the same type or for sites using the same type of radio that are very close to each
another at one or both ends.
Configure collocated radio terminals for the same link orientation. That is, configure all radios at the
same location as Radio A or Radio B.
It can be advantageous to utilize link synchronization for collocated links. The radios allow the use of
an optional GPS synchronization kit. This synchronization controls the transmitter and receiver frame
timing so that collocated radios are transmitting at the same time and receiving at the same time. This
can substantially reduce the opportunity for self-interference. Without synchronization, collocated
radios may be transmitting and receiving at the same time, incurring near-end interference.
When synchronization is required or desired, the following configurations are recommended:
•For a two-radio network without GPS, use Internal Sync and connect a single cable between the
SYNC/RSL ports on both radios (see RSL/Sync Connector for wiring instructions).
•For a two-radio network using GPS sync, use two GPS kits or one GPS kit and the ExaltSync
Collocation kit.
•For a network of two or more radios using Internal Sync, connect using the ExaltSync Collocation
kit.
•For a network of two or more radios using GPS Sync, connect using one GPS kit and the
ExaltSync Collocation kit, or connect using one GPS kit per link.
Radio A/B Configuration
Use the Exalt GUI to configure the radio terminals for Radio A and Radio B orientation. Since many
other parameters also need to be set, and the Exalt GUI is needed for these configurations, this is the
best way to completely configure the radio terminals.
Radios arrive from manufacture in default configuration, orientated as Radio B and configured as
shown in Table 1.
Note: It is not always necessary to synchronize collocated radios. If antennas are substantially
separated or blocked from one another and/or frequency separation tuning is used, the
opportunity for near-end interference can be eliminated.
Note: Refer to the ExaltSync Collocation Expansion Kit Quick Start Guide for instructions.
Table 1 Factory default settings
Parameter ExtendAir eMIMO Series Radio Settings
Frequency 5GHz models: 5788 MHz (5600 or 5785 MHz if the regulatory domain does not
allow 5788 MHz)
4.9GHz models: 4965 MHz
Transmit Power +4dBm
Link Distance <10 miles
Bandwidth 10 MHz
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Radio Synchronization (future feature)
The radio synchronization feature improves the performance of Exalt radios operating in the same
frequency band and that are collocated (such as in repeater and hub configurations). Radio
synchronization ties radio systems together to operate off of a common clock system, ensuring that all
radios simultaneously transmit and receive, and thus eliminating near-field interference issues and
related radio system coupling.
Synchronization Modes
Synchronization can be implemented using either one or multiple GPS sources, or using the radios
'Internal' clocking signal. The following general configurations can be accommodated:
•GPS sync, using one GPS source (sold separately) per link. Ideal for links where the radios are not
collocated on the same rooftop or tower.
•GPS sync, using one GPS source (sold separately) to drive timing to multiple collocated links,
using one or more sync distribution accessories (sold separately). The ideal solution for networks
that have multiple links at one location, but also have more nearby radio links that are not
collocated, including repeaters and multi-link backbones.
•Internal sync, using one radio to synchronize another collocated link. This can be accomplished
with a simple cable and proper radio configuration, and ideal when only 2 radios are collocated.
•Internal sync, using one radio to synchronize to multiple collocated links. This can be
accomplished with one or more sync distribution accessories (sold separately). The ideal solution
for networks that have multiple links at one location and do not have other nearby links or
repeaters and multi-link backbones.
Mode Mode 1
Link Security Key 000000000000
Administration
Password password
User Password password
IP Address 10.0.0.1
IP Mask 255.0.0.0
IP Gateway 0.0.0.0
Ethernet Interfaces Auto-negotiation
Note: In many cases, the system design will not be identical to the factory default
configuration, and in some cases, these differences prohibit the installation of the radio. If at
all possible, obtain a computer and configure the radio terminals using the browser-based
GUI. See Exalt Graphical User Interface (GUI) for details.
Table 1 Factory default settings (Continued)
Parameter ExtendAir eMIMO Series Radio Settings
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Virtually any combination of hubs and repeater sites, star configurations, and/or backbones can be
implemented with synchronization. It is typically necessary or ideal in each configuration to match the
following parameters on every radio in the network:
•Link Distance – Match to the longest distance link in the network.
•Frame Length – Match to the lowest frame length to optimize total system latency or match to a
highest frame length to optimize user throughput. Choose an intermediate value to compromise
between latency and throughput.
•Mode – It is desirable, but not always necessary, to match the mode for all collocated links.
•Bandwidth – It is desirable, but not always necessary, to match the bandwidth for all collocated
links.
For complex networks, an Exalt engineer should review multi-link networks before deployment as
several factors can optimize the network for desired performance.
Figure 3 illustrates two separate radios benefiting from synchronized GPS sources.
Figure 3 Synchronized GPS sources
Figure 4 illustrates the recommended synchronization method for two links that share a common site at
one end of each link. Using internal sync, a cable can be connected between the two radios to
accomplish sync. No GPS receiver is required. This approach cannot be used for more than two
collocated radios.
Note: When GPS Sync is enabled, link initiation typically takes 1 to 3 minutes to allow for
the radio to properly synchronize to the available GPS satellites.
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Figure 4 Internal Sync for two collocated radios
When more than two radio links terminate from the same site, use the sync distribution accessory,
ExaltSync Collocation Kit (sold separately) to connect more links to the Internal Sync source, as
shown in Figure 5. Use one kit to connect one Sync Source radio to up to three additional links. Each
additional kit expands up to three additional links.
Figure 5 Internal Sync for more than two collocated radios
This approach can also be used using an Exalt GPS source for synchronization, instead of Internal
Sync, as shown in Figure 6. This approach is recommended if there are other nearby sites that are not
collocated or part of the connected network that need to be synchronized. Using one kit, a single GPS
Antenna can synchronize up to 4 collocated links. This can be expanded 3 additional links per
additional kit.
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Figure 6 GPS Sync for more than one collocated radios
At the far end of a synchronized link, if there are additional links to synchronize, use the Sync Out port
of the Radio B to drive synchronization to the collocated radios. If there is only one additional radio,
connect a cable from Sync Out to the Sync In port of the next radio, which should be configured as
Radio A. Set this radio in the chain to Sync Recipient, as shown in Figure 7. If more than one radio is
located at the secondary location, to drive synchronization for multiple Radio A terminals connect a
ExaltSync Collocation Kit driven from the Radio B Sync Out port.
Figure 7 Synchronization for radios in a chain
Offset Timing
For GPS implementations, manual control of offset timing is also allowed. This provides a means to
delay the synchronization signal using a user-defined offset. This is helpful when Exalt radios are near
other devices operating in the same frequency band that also use a timing source, such as GPS. The
timing source to the Exalt radios can be adjusted to match the other radio system timing source
mechanism.
Offset timing can also optimize timing intervals for repeaters and backbones. As the distance of each
link results in a unique factor for speed-of-light transmission of the radio signal, a subsequent radio can
be delayed in timing so that the overall synchronization of radios is precisely maintained.
Offset timing can be adjusted in 1-ms intervals, from zero to the radio’s frame length setting. For
example, if using a 2-ms frame length, the offset timing can be set from zero up to 1999 ms.
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When Sync is Lost
If the primary sync source (for example, the GPS source) signal is lost due to equipment failure, a
disconnected sync cable, loss of satellite link, or other condition, the radio is said to be flywheeling.
When flywheeling, the radio’s clock is free-running off internal clocking and is no longer
synchronized to any source. If the original sync source is restored to the flywheeling radio’s
configuration, it attempts to synchronize to this signal without causing transmission interruption.
When the flywheeling radio runs independently for long periods of time, the synchronization signal
may be too far outside the capture range of the synchronization loop, and portions of transmission
frames can be lost during this re-synchronization process. This condition is temporary and all
interconnected radios will re-synchronize to the sync source, as necessary.
If the flywheeling period is exceeded, the radio will stop transmitting. There is a setting for infinite
flywheeling; however, long periods of flywheeling can cause interference with collocated radios.
Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN)
VLAN segments information in a single connection and creates multiple separate connections to
secure information of one type or for one set of users from other information types or for other sets of
users. Exalt’s VLAN communications implementation adheres to the IEEE standard 802.1q.
In most cases, an Exalt radio acting as a Layer 2 bridge between two locations is only required to pass
traffic with VLAN tagging. Without additional configuration, all Exalt radios support frame sizes in
excess of 1900 bytes, which currently supports all defined VLAN packet sizes.
Link Symmetry (future feature)
The default configuration of ExtendAir eMIMO Series radios provides 50/50 symmetrical throughput.
The Tx/Rx Throughput Ratio setting enables programming different symmetry for applications where
significantly higher throughput in one direction is anticipated such as for video broadcast, video
aggregation, or remote server/storage WANs.
Exalt does not recommend placing two links with asymmetry back-to-back in a serial configuration
due to the TDD cycle of the radios. This configuration requires that one radio transmits in an
overlapping time period while another radio is receiving. Physical antenna isolation and/or frequency
channel spacing may accommodate this configuration. Asymmetry is, however, ideal for single-hop,
multi-link hub/spoke architectures, or simply single independent links.
TDD frame sizes of 2ms and 5ms are supported. The 5ms configuration maximizes the aggregate
throughput of the radio for every situation. The 2ms configuration reduces latency to meet latency-
critical applications, especially for multi-link circuit support. The following RF BW/mode
combinations are supported for these configurations:
•5, 10, 20, and 40MHz in all bands
The following Tx/Rx ratios are supported for these configurations:
•65/35 and 35/65
Note: If an application only requires the transparent passing of VLAN traffic, disable the VLAN
function.
Note: Asymmetry is only supported for a specific subset of system configurations that are
optimized for typical asymmetric applications.
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•80/20 and 20/80
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) (future feature)
The Exalt radios primarily use a browser-based graphical user interface (GUI) for radio configuration
and management, as described in Exalt Graphical User Interface (GUI). In addition, a command line
interface (CLI) is provided for serial and/or Telnet access, as described in Configuration and
Management. SNMP is often used for management of larger networks as described here. Use SNMP to
manage networked devices and execute the following functions:
•GET: Obtain information from the device, such as a configuration setting or parameter.
•SET: Change a configuration setting on the device.
•TRAP: The device proactively informs the management station of a change of state, usually used
for critical alarms or warnings.
One feature of the SNMP implementation is that system configuration changes do not take effect using
the SET command. Instead, groups of configuration settings can be preconfigured for global change,
and a single ‘Save’ (Commit) command implements all changes.
When some parameters are changed, a link may drop and/or management control lost. MIB files allow
many parameters to be set at once, allowing only a temporarily dropped link or management control
issue. The opposite end radio can be quickly reconfigured, with little downtime for the link and
management control. The save (Commit) command is similar to the Update button.
Dropped links or management control issues do not occur with every parameter change. Many
configuration changes do not impact traffic or management access.
Exalt radios utilize SNMPv3, a high security version of SNMP, to ensure secure access to and storing
of management data. The SNMPv3 security string matches the admin and user passwords. Passwords
must be eight characters or longer. Some models also have legacy SNMP support for customers
requiring SNMPv1 and/or SNMPv2.
Note: GPS sync is supported with asymmetric settings, but in addition to the other
requirements for sync, all radios tied to sync must be set with matching ratios.
Note: MIB files can be downloaded on the File Management Page.
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System Installation and Initiation Process
The tasks required for radio installation and initiation are outlined in the following figure.
Figure 8 Radio installation tasks
Path & Site
Analysis
Link Design
Build Antenna
Structures &
Egress
Mount
Antennas &
Transmission
Line
Install & Test
Network &
Power Wiring
Read This
Manual
Completely
Pre-configure
Radios
Perform
Back-to-Back
Test
Mount Radios
Connect
Transmission
Line
Connect
Power
Align
Antennas to
Planned RSL
Verify LEDs
for Good Link
Test Network
Connectivity
Connect &
Test Primary
Services
Test Network
Management
System
Both Transmission
System & Radio
Preparation Tasks
Must Be Complete
Transmission System Tasks Radio Preparation Tasks
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Record Keeping
After installation, record the following items for ongoing maintenance and future troubleshooting.
Keep a record for each end of the radio link and store a copy of these records at the radio location, at
the opposite end radio location, and a central record storage location.
•GPS coordinates for antenna locations at each site
•Antenna heights above ground level (AGL), as mounted
•Antenna model numbers, serial numbers, and specifications
•Antenna polarization as mounted
•Length/type of primary transmission lines at each site
•Model number and serial number of RF lightning arrestors
•Length/type of secondary transmission line(s)
•Transmitter output power setting as installed at each site
•RSL as measured after antenna alignment at each site
•Designed RSL per original design at each site
•RSL reading with far-end power off (from each end)
•Spectrum analyzer plot with far end off at each site
•Voltage standing wave ratio (VSWR)/return loss at radio’s antenna connector at each site
•Radio’s network management IP address at each site
•Radio’s network management gateway address at each site
•Radio’s operating frequency, bandwidth setting, and mode of operation
•Optionally purchased extended warranty and/or emergency service contract details
In addition, certain information may be desired for central record-keeping only:
•Link security codes and log in passwords (stored in a secure place)
•Photographs of complete installation
•End-user sign-off/acceptance documentation (if any)
•Photo of product identification label (part number, serial number, MAC address information)
•Electronic copy of radio’s configuration file
•Electronic copy of radio’s installed software
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Installation
This section presents all tasks required to install the Exalt Digital Microwave Radio.
Mechanical Configuration and Mounting
The ExtendAir eMIMO Series radios are environmentally sealed units intended for deployment
outdoors. The device must be deployed within an ambient temperature range as specified, and with
non-restrictive airflow around the chassis. The rc models can also be mounted in an enclosure or
indoors. The same airflow and temperature conditions apply. All integrated antenna models can be
mounted behind a window if window losses are considered in the link budget calculation.
Provide proper clearance for all cables and connectors attached to the device.
Note that for the rc models, the RF cable connector may require significant clearance for the bend
radius of the coaxial cable assembly. All RF connectors, cables, and adapters must be rated for
operation within the radio’s frequency range. RF connector losses must be accounted for within the
link engineering design and output power settings.
Mounting the System
Use the mounting system supplied with each terminal for wall or pole mounting (Figure 9). The pole
mounting kit can accommodate a pole 2–5"/5–13cm in diameter. Install the mounting system first, and
then affix the radio to the mount. The radio can also be affixed to the mount, and the entire assembly
(including radio) mounted.
THESE PHOTOS WERE FROM THE SE TRAINING PPT
Figure 9 Pole-mount examples
For rc models, the mounting solution is a very simple single bracket, using the same pole-mounting
band clamps with the same specifications.
For the integrated antenna model, it is critical to mount the entire device at the predetermined location
for proper path clearance to the link end. Ensure that there is adequate space around the mounting
system and the radio to allow for antenna alignment for both azimuth and elevation adjustments.
Note: Unless rated for outdoor use by the manufacturer, the power injector and power supply
must be placed indoors or in an enclosure.
Note: Mount the rc models as close as possible to the antenna to minimize the length and
associated losses of RF cabling.
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Radio Ports and Indicators
This section provides a brief overview of the connectors, controls, and indicators on the device. Details
about each item are in other sections of this document. Figure 10 shows the connectors on the
ExtendAir eMIMO Series radios.
Figure 10 ExtendAir eMIMO Series connectors
Connector Overview
Table 2 provides details of the connectors. Detailed pin structures for each connector are in Interface
Connections.
LED Indicators–TBD
Table 3 provides details of the LED indicators on the ExtendAir eMIMO Series radios. Note that there
are two LEDs, labeled top and bottom, associated with each connector.
Table 2 Connectors–TBD
Connector Description
SYNC/RSL (1) Sync In for TDD Synchronization (from Exalt GPS or second radio or ExaltSync Collocation Kit).
(2) Sync Out for TDD Synchronization (to a second radio or through ExaltSync Collocation Kit to
multiple radios).
(3) Antenna alignment RSL voltage (during installation).
Power/ETH1 Connected cables traverse to the power injector (Data+Power side), and provide the following
functions:
• Primary ports for user Ethernet data (10BaseT, 100BaseT, or 1000BaseT) to traverse link
• DC power from power injector
ETH2 and ETH3 Ports for additional 10BaseT or 100BaseT Ethernet connections, management and/or traffic.
(Ground) Threaded (M5) receptacle.
Use a connector cover on all unused connectors for weatherproofing. The connector covers
are included in the accessory kit. Use a safety ring on each connector to secure the connector
covers.
TBD
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Power
The radio requires a 802.3af or 802.3at compliant PoE power source within specifications.
Terminating the RF Connectors (rc models)
Before applying power, the RF connectors must be properly terminated into a 50-Ohm load. If this is
not performed, the radio may be damaged by simply applying power. Also, there are human safety
factors to consider regarding potentially harmful RF radiation.
The following lists a few simple ways to achieve proper termination:
•Connect a 50-Ohm coaxial termination device to the RF port of the radio. The termination must be
rated to 1W (or more). Example(s) include:
– Broadwave Technologies P/N 552-200-002, or similar
•Connect the complete transmission system. That is, the RF cabling including the antenna. The
cabled antenna provides a proper termination for the RF output.
•Connect a fixed (or a series of fixed) 50-Ohm attenuator(s) to the RF connector, either directly or
at the end of an RF transmission line. The attenuator must be at least 30dB as specified at the
operating frequency and rated for a minimum of 1W input power. Examples include:
– Broadwave Technologies P/N 352-103-xxx
– Bird 2-A-MFN-xx
– JFW Industries 50FP-xxx-H6-N
Cover any unused connector with the connector cap and apply the weather-seal tape. Both cap and tape
are included in the accessory kit.
Ethernet Lightning/Surge Protection
To provide for human safety and for the safety of connected network equipment, it is highly
recommended to place a weatherproof lightning suppression device at the egress point where the
CAT5e or CAT6 cable(s) enter the building, shelter, or cabinet.
Table 3 LED indicators–TBD
Location Type Function
GPS/RSL
Top Green LED Solid when valid GPS connection is detected.
GPS/RSL
Bottom Green LED Unused
ETH2 or ETH3
Top Green LED Unused
ETH2 or ETH3
Bottom Green LED Solid when valid when Ethernet Link is present.
Blinking when Ethernet traffic is present.
Power/ETH1 Green LED Solid when proper power is applied.
Power/ETH1
Bottom Green LED Solid when Ethernet link is established.
Blinking when Ethernet traffic is present.
Note: Read this section completely before applying power.
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To protect the radio equipment, install a weatherproof lightning suppression device near the radio for
all connected CAT5e or CAT6 cables. Any Ethernet surge protection device used for the PoE port
must be rated for 802.3af use, and for 1000BaseT operation. For the ETH2 and ETH3 connections, any
100BaseT rated surge protection device can be used.
Use a short CAT5e or CAT6 cable for the connection between the radio and the first arrestor. Use bulk
outdoor-rated CAT5e or CAT6 cable for the longer run between arrestors, and indoor- or outdoor-rated
cable with a standard CAT5e or CAT6 termination for the connection from the egress arrestor and
power injector.
If the radio arrestor is deleted from the design, Exalt resellers can supply a longer cable with the proper
weatherproof connector for the connection from the radio to the egress arrestor.
Antenna/Transmission System
This section provides guidance to mounting and connecting the RF transmission system, which
consists of the antenna, RF cabling, and RF lightning arrestors. Consult the manufacturer’s instructions
for proper mounting, grounding, and wiring of these devices, and for definitive direction. These
manufacturer’s instructions supersede any information in this section. See Table 7 and Table 6 for lists
of supported antennas.
Initial Antenna Mounting
The antenna must be an exact model recommended by the path and site planning engineer(s). Mount
the antenna at the proper height, mast/mounting location and polarization orientation as determined by
the path and site planning engineer(s). The model type, location, and orientation of the antenna is
critical with respect to achieving proper path clearance, as well as to mitigate external or self-
interference from nearby or collocated systems operating in or near the same frequency band.
The antenna structure must be secure and safe with respect to the mounting of the antenna,
transmission system weight, radio housing, and the combined weight of any personnel that may climb
or attach to the structure.
The combined weight of items and forces on the structure must be carefully considered in the design
and construction of the structure. This must include the weight bearing on the structure in the highest
wind conditions possible in the region, and with respect to all objects affixed to the structure.
If additional objects are affixed to the structure in the future, it may be important to evaluate both the
mechanical impact of these planned additions (with respect to wind and weight loading), as well as the
potential impact to RF interference and frequency coordination (if additional radio equipment is
anticipated). This is especially important if future equipment is likely to operate within the same
frequency band.
Note: Use only outdoor-rated UV-resistant CAT5e or CAT6 cable. This cable must have an
outer diameter between 0.25"/6.35 mm and 0.31"/7.87mm. Belden 1300A is recommended.
Securely hand-tighten all connectors on the ODU to ensure a weatherproof seal.
Warning! Mount the antenna in a restricted area and in a manner preventing long-term
human exposure to the transmitted RF energy. To comply with FCC and Industry Canada
regulations, the minimum safe distance from the antenna for continuous human exposure is
10'/3m.
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Once the antenna is mounted, cabled, and aligned, your goal is to never require modification. This
prior planning is important in the path and site planning stages and in construction of the antenna
structure.
Follow the antenna manufacturer’s instructions for mechanical mounting of the antenna. Ensure that
there is enough room around the antenna for alignment activities (moving the antenna in vertical and
horizontal arcs), and for the RF transmission line to connect to the antenna connector unobstructed and
within the specified bend radius requirements of the transmission line.
At this point, the antenna mounts should be fully secure to the structure, the feed of the antenna
securely mounted to the antenna (if the feed is a separate assembly), and the azimuth and elevation
adjustments not completely tightened in preparation of the antenna alignment activity. It is a good
practice to connect the transmission line to the antenna connector as early in the process as possible, to
reduce the opportunity for debris or moisture to enter either the antenna connector or the transmission
line connector. Use a connector cover or other temporary measures to ensure that the connector is kept
clear. Take extra care if the antenna is installed during inclement weather to ensure that no moisture
gets inside the antenna connector at any time.
Now the antenna can be aimed in the general direction required for the link. Use a compass, a
reference bearing, binoculars or any other similar device to point the antenna in the direction
(generally) of the far end radio, and then slightly tighten the azimuth and elevation adjustments so that
the antenna maintains its general position and is safe to be left without additional securing. Refer to the
Exalt white paper, Antenna Alignment, for more information on antenna alignment techniques.
Transmission Line from Antenna to Radio
Most installations use a very short length of coaxial transmission line for the connection between the
antenna and the radio device. Coaxial transmission line can either have a solid or braided shield. Solid-
shield cables are more resistant to external signal coupling and interference, but are generally stiffer
than braided cables. Consult the path or site engineer(s) to ensure that the proper materials are chosen
for the installation and that all factors were considered.
Generally, the larger the diameter of the transmission line, the lower the loss. So for longer runs of
transmission line, larger diameter cables are highly advised. However, at every frequency, there is a
maximum diameter cable that supports the operating frequency. Verify the specifications. This should
is determined in the path and site planning process.
Table 4 lists representative samples of transmission line types recommended for the Exalt Digital
Microwave Radio.
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It is critical that the transmission line and antenna be capable of supporting the same type of connector,
or easily adapted. It can be important to minimize the number of connectors and adapters, and it is
ideal that they match directly without adaptation. In most cases, transmission line allows for N-type
male connectors and antennas have N-type female connectors.
If possible, connect the primary transmission line directly to the antenna. It is desired to have the
fewest possible pieces of transmission line in the system, to minimize losses and points of failure from
connectors. The antenna can typically accommodate a direct connection if planned in advance. Use a
90º adapter for the connection to the antenna, if necessary, but confirm that all connectors and
transmission lines are properly specified for the operating frequency with minimum loss, proper
impedance (50 Ohm) and proper VSWR characteristics.
Transmission line connector termination is a critical element of the installation. Many ‘factory built’
RF transmission lines do not provide the proper characteristics for proper transmission, despite their
published specifications, often due to the fully or semi-automated process of factory termination,
which may not have considered the frequency of your system. When buying pre-terminated
transmission line, it is strongly advised to obtain the documentation of test measurements on the
connected transmission line showing that the loss characteristics and VSWR are within the specified
limits specifically at your operating frequency. In addition to factory-built transmission line, self-
terminated transmission line can suffer the same issues.
The manufacturers of transmission line typically offer instruction and certification for transmission
line termination, and may also provide videos illustrating the process. There is no amount of extra care,
education, precision, and effort that can be overstated for this process.
There is often a need for a small excess of transmission line near the antenna to accommodate both the
need for extra slack as the antenna is loosened and moved for the alignment process, and to
accommodate a drip loop for the transmission line and the initial transmission line securing hardware
and grounding near the antenna. In addition, the transmission line is typically very stiff, and can
provide undue pulling force on the antenna or radio connector. Take care to align the cable with the
connector so that it does not provide any torque or strain on the connector.
Consult your transmission line manufacturer for the proper transportation, hoisting, securing, and
grounding process. Always be very mindful of the entire length of transmission line to ensure that the
transmission line is never twisted, kinked, or over-bent beyond the specified bend radius. Once a
Table 4 Recommended transmission line
Manufacturer Type Description Loss at 4.9GHz Loss at 5.3GHz Loss at 5.8GHz
Andrew LDF4-50 1/2-inch solid shield 5.6dB/100' 5.7dB/100' 6.0dB/100'
Andrew LDF4.5-50 5/8-inch solid shield N/A 4.4dB/100' 4.7dB/100'
Times LMR-600 1/2-inch braided shield 6.8dB/100' 6.9dB/100' 7.3dB/100'
Times LMR-900 5/8-inch braided shield N/A 4.6dB/100' 4.9dB/100'
RFS LCF12-50J 1/2-inch solid shield 5.5dB/100' 5.6dB/100' 5.9dB/100'
RFS LCF12-58J 5/8-inch solid shield N/A 4.5dB/100' 4.8dB/100'
Caution: Always follow the manufacturer’s termination process EXACTLY, and only use the
manufacturer’s authorized tools and connectors for a given transmission line type.
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transmission line is over-bent or kinked, it will likely never recover its specified characteristics, even
after straightening, and will often be completely unusable.
The opposite end of this primary transmission line typically terminates at the radio connector. If using
a long transmission line (in excess of 3'/1m), an RF lightning arrestor is recommended to protect the
radio equipment.
As soon as practical, weatherproof the connected ends of the transmission line to the antenna and
lightning arrestor and radio. This process should be delayed as long as possible to ensure that all
systems are working properly before applying the weatherproofing. Once weatherproofing is applied,
it may have to be removed for testing or installation modification. With this in mind, if the installation
is occurring during inclement weather, take extra care at all times to ensure that no moisture enters any
connector at any time. If moisture is suspected to have compromised the antenna or transmission line,
it may render those devices useless without any means for remedy except for full replacement.
Cap and weatherproof the second antenna connector on the radio if using a single-polarity antenna.
Indoor Mounting
On rare occasions the antenna can be mounted indoors behind a window. In these cases, there would
not be a need for drip loops or an RF lightning arrestor. Use a very short transmission line connected
directly between the antenna and the radio mounted nearby. The weatherproofing process can also be
omitted.
RF Lightning Arrestor
RF lightning arrestors provide a direct path to ground for lightning strikes that may couple to or
directly hit the outdoor transmission system or antenna structure. The RF lightning arrestor prevents
any associated voltage and current from entering the radio equipment, other equipment, or humans.
The following lightning arrestors are examples of proper devices for Exalt Digital Microwave Radios:
•Polyphaser AL-LSXM
•Citel PRC5800
Mount and ground the RF lightning arrestor in accordance to the manufacturer’s recommendations.
Place it as close as possible to the radio equipment. Minimize the distance to the radio to lessen the
opportunity for lightning to couple to or strike the unprotected section of transmission line (if any).
Consult a qualified electrician or installer in all cases of grounding and lightning arrestor
implementation.
Antenna Alignment
Antennas must be installed at both ends of the planned link to commence precision alignment. Refer to
the Exalt white paper, Antenna Alignment. The ExtendAir eMIMO Series radios have an integrated
antenna.
Antennas are typically aligned using the radio hardware for precise alignment. However, there are
many very useful tools available to aid in this process, inclusive of devices specifically designed for
the purpose of aligning antennas. Some examples are:
•XL Microwave Path Align-R
•Teletronics 17-402
Use of these devices may be extremely advantageous as compared to using the radio, because they
employ many unique facilities to aid in this process. Using these tools also makes it possible to align
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the antennas before the radio equipment is delivered. However, many installers successfully use the
radios as the means for antenna alignment.
The following are the primary facilities when using the radio to align the antenna:
•RSL voltage connection using a volt meter (recommended)
Insert the included adapter into the GPS connector on the radio housing and the opposite end
connected to a volt meter.
The RSL test point DC voltage is inversely proportional and numerically calibrated to the received
signal level. The voltage rises as the antennas are less in alignment, and falls as antennas are more
in alignment. The voltage measurement corresponds to the received signal level in measurements
of dBm (a negative number for RSL measurements). For example, an RSL of -60dBm yields an
RSL voltage measurement of 0.60VDC; an RSL of –45dBm measures 0.45VDC.
•Audio alignment buzzer
Enable the audio alignment buzzer through the Exalt GUI. When enabled, the radio enclosure
emits a sound. The pitch rises when higher (better) levels of RSL are achieved. Align the antennas
until the highest pitch is accomplished. The tone is continuous when the two ends of the radio
system are in communication. Otherwise, the buzzer beeps.
•Exalt GUI RSL reading indicates the current RSL in dBm.
Note: There is a slight delay in RSL readings in the GUI as the RSL levels change. In this
case, fine alignment can be done in small adjustments allowing a small gap of time so that the
impact of the adjustment on the GUI display catches up to real time.
Note: Only use the browser-based GUI for antenna alignment if there are no other means
available. If this method is required, refer to Exalt Graphical User Interface (GUI). The RSL
reading can be read on a PC or any handheld computing device that supports an HTML
browser and Ethernet connectivity.
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Configuration and Management
This section describes the command line interface (CLI) and Exalt graphical user interface (GUI).
Telnet into the Command Line Interface (CLI) (future feature)
Use a Telnet connection to access the CLI in the Exalt Digital Microwave Radios. Use the CLI to set
key parameters on the system.
Connect to the Radio in a Telnet Session
Make the Telnet connection to the radio through the Ethernet port. Use Windows and perform the
following steps:
1Open a command prompt or MS-DOS prompt (Start>Run).
2Type C:\>Telnet <IP Address> at the command line:
The default IP address is 10.0.0.1
Telnet
Use Telnet when prompted to enter the administration level login and password. The default
administration login is admin and password is password. It is recommended that the default
administration password be reset by performing a radio reset.
Figure 11 shows the three menu choices available after log in.
Figure 11 CLI main menu
The following selections can be made on all screens:
•0 = back to previous screen
•9 = help
•Ctrl+\ (control and backslash keys) = exit session
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Exalt Graphical User Interface (GUI)
The Exalt GUI is the primary user interface for configuring and troubleshooting the radio and radio
system. A computer or hand-held device with a conventional HTML browser and Ethernet port is
required. Microsoft Internet Explorer is the preferred browser. Firefox, Chrome and Safari are also
supported.
Preparing to Connect
If the radios are new, both radios are preconfigured as Radio B, and have the same IP address. The
initial priority is to configure one radio to Radio A and assign different IP addresses, unique to each
radio. There are two ways to change the IP address:
1Reset the radio to the critical default factory settings.
2Connect to the GUI using the default IP address (10.0.0.1), and change the IP address through the
GUI interface.
To configure a radio as Radio A, connect to the GUI and change the configuration, as discussed in this
section.
Make Connections
It is recommended that one radio at a time be configured, on a bench, before taking the radios to the
field for installation:
•Terminate the RF connector with a 50-Ohm termination or a fixed attenuator of at least 20dB (see
Power).
Once connected to the radio using Ethernet, log in to the Exalt GUI.
Log In
Use the following steps to log in to the Exalt GUI.
1Open a browser window.
Microsoft Internet Explorer is the recommended browser. Netscape, Mozilla, and Firefox are also
supported. If there are issues with your browser, please report it to Exalt Customer Care. You may
be required to use a different browser to immediately overcome issues.
2Type the IP address of the radio in the address bar.
Note: To connect to the radio’s Ethernet port and use the GUI interface, the accessing
computer must match the radio’s IP address subnet. It is therefore necessary to either change
the radio’s IP address through the CLI to match the subnet of the computer, or change the
computer’s IP address to match the subnet of the radio (such as, a computer IP address of
10.0.0.10 if trying to connect to a radio set to the factory default IP address of 10.0.0.1).
Note: Do not connect the radios in a back-to-back configuration. If the radios are set to their
factory default settings, both radios are configured as Radio B and cannot communicate. Both
radios also have the same IP address, which causes IP address conflicts
Note: The IP address subnet of the accessing computer must match the radio’s IP address
subnet to connect using Ethernet.
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Figure 12 Initiating the browser connection
The following window displays after pressing the Enter key or clicking the Go button in the
browser window.
Figure 13 Browser Login screen
Login Privileges
There are two levels of login privileges:
•Administrator (admin) – assigned complete permissions to view, edit, and configure
•User (user) – assigned limited, view-only permissions with no edit or configuration rights
The default login names and passwords are as follows:
Administrator login credentials are required for configuration purposes. Type the user name and
passwords for Administrator level and click OK. The following screen displays.
Table 5 Default login information
Privilege level User name Default password
Administrator admin password
User user password
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Figure 14 Radio Information page
Quick Start
To establish a link on the bench, apply the following basic configurations to the radio terminal. Use the
steps in the Quick Start Guide included with the radio. A summary of the items that need to be
configured are:
•Radio IP address for each end.
– Each end must have a different IP address and cannot match the accessing computer’s IP
address or any address assigned if radios are part of a larger network.
– It may be required to change the IP address of the accessing computer after changing the IP
address of the radio so that the IP subnet matches.
– The radio IP address is listed on the Administration Settings Page.
If all other parameters are still configured at their factory default settings, the radios can now be
connected back-to-back to verify that the link is communicating and perform any other desired tests.
See Back-to-back Bench Testing for test information.
Most configuration parameter settings are intuitive. The following link parameters must match at both
ends for the link to communicate:
•Encryption Key (Administration Settings Page)
•Bandwidth (System Configuration Page)
•Subnet Mask (Administration Settings Page)
Note: Click the Save button to save changes on any page. Also on all pages until saved,
changed fields display with an orange background.
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Navigating the GUI
The GUI provides the primary interface for all configuration and management. In the navigation pane,
click the page link to access that page. There are two sections of the main GUI window:
•Navigation pane
•Main window
Figure 15 Exalt GUI window description
Note: Changing any of these parameters causes a temporary loss of link. The GUI displays a
warning and provides an opportunity to cancel changes.
NAVIGATION PANE
MAIN WINDOW
PAGE LINK
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Radio Information Page
This page provides general information about the local radio terminal. This information is helpful for
troubleshooting and for record keeping.
Figure 16 Radio Information page
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Administration Settings Page
This page allows contains general parameters for the radio system. The Current Value column lists
entries actual settings. Desired changes are entered in the New Value column.
After all desired changes are entered, click the Update button to accept and enable changes.
Figure 17 Administration Settings page
Most entries on this page are self-explanatory. The following lists unique or important parameters.
•Radio Default: Resets ALL configurations to their default settings.
•Fill in the date and time fields as soon as practical. Events are captured with time/date stamps,
which is valuable information for troubleshooting.
•Reset the admin and user passwords. These passwords should not match. If the admin password
remains at the factory default setting, it provides an opportunity for random reassignment by a
network-connected user.
– The new password must be entered twice. If the passwords do not match and the Update
button clicked, the password is not changed and remains set to the previous password.
Note: On the far-end radio when you click the Radio Default button, the link to the radio is
lost because the only configurations that are not reset are the IP addresses.
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•Enter the license key provided by Exalt to access extended features. Click Update to accept the
changes and enable the new features. License keys are issued by radio serial number, so ensure
that the license key used was issued for this particular radio.
•Access List Filtering: Enable this option to limit Radio A and Radio B connections to only
provisioned radios (that is, those provisioned through the peer MAC address). For Radio B, access
filtering is mandatory. Enable Access List Filtering for the Radio A to allow any Radio B to
connect.
•Peer Mac Address: When Access List Filtering is enabled, Radio A only connects to the Radio B
identified in the MAC address.
•Encryption: Not applicable when Open is selected. WPA2 (AES) is the available authentication
protocol, which provides additional data security for the wireless link. This feature requires that
both radios have a valid AES encryption key, simply insert a matching hexadecimal string on both
terminals and enable the Access List Filtering option.
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File Management Page
This page allows the administrator to upload and download files to and from the radio. The following
types of files can be uploaded: configuration, license, and radio firmware. When uploading
Configuration Files, current configuration parameters are immediately overwritten, and the
unit automatically reboots. When uploading radio firmware files, the file is placed into reserve
memory space.
Figure 18 File Management page
The following types of files can be downloaded: radio firmware, configuration, and license key. Use
the following steps to download a file.
1Select the radio button for the type of file to download (Radio Firmware, License Key, or
Configuration).
2Browse to the file location, and select the file.
3Click the Upload to Radio button and wait for the radio to prepare the file for download.
For some file downloads, a second page/link appears.
The file download and upload is useful when configuring several radios with similar settings. A copy
of the configuration file can also help restore radio settings. In addition, a copy of the Exalt default
configuration file is helpful to restore the radio to factory settings.
If copying the same configuration file into multiple radios, take as some parameters will match and
that may be undesirable. However, it may be easier to change just a subset of parameters rather than
every parameter. The following parameters can cause problems or confusion if they match at each of a
link:
•Radio Name
Note: Do not change the name of any download file. The configuration file must be named
config.nv. To keep track of multiple configuration files, use a folder naming system or
temporarily rename the file, however, it must be named config.xml before it can be uploaded
to a radio. Never change radio firmware file names under any circumstances.
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•Endpoint Identifier
•IP Address
The following parameters can match at both ends of the link:
•Link Name
•WPA2 (AES) License Key (although each link should be different)
•Admin and User passwords
•Bandwidth
•RF Frequency
Note: In all cases, the radio reboots after a new file is selected. This places the radio out of
service for a short time.
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System Configuration Page
This page contains several critical system parameters.
Figure 19 System Configuration page
Most entries on this page are self-explanatory. The following lists unique or important parameters.
•Disable the Radio Transmission Status parameter to stop transmitting to the far-end radio.
•Set the Endpoint Identifier parameter to either Radio A or Radio B.
•Select the Band 5 GHz ISM or 4.9GHz parameter radio button.
•Select the Channel parameter with the value assigned to the radio license. For 5.8GHz ISM
operation, select Auto Select ISM if desired to scan for the ISM frequency with the least noise or
interference. The Radio B always searches for the Radio A. This parameter must match at both
ends of the link.
•Select the Bandwidth parameter as determined in the design/engineering stage. This parameter
must match at both ends of the link.
Note: 4.9GHz band operation is restricted in most countries to Government or Public Safety
use. Consult with local regulatory restrictions prior to operating in this band.
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•Set the Antenna Type parameter as used in the installation.
•Set the Antenna Gain parameter to match the installed transmission system gain (that is, the gain
of the antenna minus all losses between the radio and the antenna).
•Set the Radio Transmit Power Limit parameter to the designed level (dBm). The professional
installer sets this value or dictates the value of this setting to the system administrator following
the system design and local regulations. In many cases, this value must be set to a proper value to
comply with legal restrictions. Improper values can result in liability to the user and/or installer.
– Do not adjust the Radio Transmit Power parameter to a value higher than is legally allowed.
– Do not adjust the Radio Transmit Power parameter lower than the link budget and fade margin
can afford.
•Set the Link Distance parameter to optimize radio performance for the maximum link distance.
Shorter distances provide better reaction times for error packet retransmissions, which allows
better throughput (given the same RSL level).
Note: Changing Bandwidth will temporarily interrupt traffic. The Channel and Bandwidth
parameters must match at each end. Adjust the far-end radio first, and then the near-end
radio. Changing Bandwidth changes the radio’s threshold. A narrower bandwidth has better
threshold performance and improved interference immunity, therefore if changing to a wider
bandwidth, there is an opportunity that the link may be lost and unrecoverable through GUI
control. Check the available fade margin to determine if the impact to threshold and increased
bandwidth is acceptable to maintain the link and the desired performance. If the link is lost
due to increasing the Bandwidth parameter, travel to the radio location(s) may be required to
reset the value.
Note: Changing Radio Transmit Power may temporarily interrupt traffic. Small changes
in output power do not normally interrupt traffic, but larger changes may.
Note: The link may be lost and unrecoverable through GUI control. If the link is lost due to
reduction of Radio Transmit Power, travel to the radio location(s) may be required to reset the
value.
Note: Do not select a range less than the actual link distance. This will cause failure and
collisions on transmission between the radios.
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VLAN Settings Page
VLAN is disabled as the default setting for Exalt radios. The Exalt radios still pass VLAN and non-
VLAN traffic across the link, but do not examine the VLAN traffic or act upon it. Enable VLAN using
the Exalt GUI for expanded VLAN support.
Figure 20 VLAN Configuration page
VLAN configurations are maintained even when VLAN is disabled. That is, the VLANs can be
configured and the configuration saved, even though they are not active until VLAN is enabled. Use
the following methods to restore the management connection if a mistake was made assigning the
management VLAN and access cannot be restored: Reset the radio to the critical factory defaults.
The following VLAN configurations are provided:
•Gigabit (PoE/ETH1)
•Fast-Ethernet (ETH2 and ETH3)
Note: Once a VLAN is configured or modified and the Update button clicked, the
management connection will likely be lost. The management connection to the radio must
follow the configuration to the assigned VLAN. After configuring and enabling the
management VLAN on the radio, reconfigure your network’s management access to match
the settings on the radio.
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Antenna Alignment Page
This page aids with antenna alignment.
Figure 21 Antenna Alignment page
Input the MAC address of the peer radio. This is mandatory for Radio A and optional for Radio B.
Click Alignment Start to initiate alignment. Audio beeps indicate the received signal level. The RSSI
displays when alignment completes or when Alignment Stop is clicked. Click Alignment Stop when
you are satisfied with antenna alignment.
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Performance Page
This page provides statistical information about the performance of the system in relation to the
integrity of the user data and the RF link.
Figure 22 Performance page
•The WLAN MAC Address field indicates the local radio MAC address.
•The Radio Transmission Status field allows you to disable transmissions on this radio.
•The Operational Mode field indicates which mode the radio is in: master or client.
•The Radio Freq field is the measurement of the received signal level at the radio antenna port. This
is the measured level of the RF signal coming from the opposite end of the radio link.
•The Transmit Power field lists the transmit signal quality (dBm).
•The Link Quality field indicates the strength of the link at both ends.
•The Signal Level field indicates the worst (lowest) received signal level that occurred since the last
counter reset. It is helpful to know if the RSL dropped significantly from the normal level, or has
reached a level near or below threshold.
•The Noise Level field displays the noise interference (dBm) detected in the link.
•The Client Connected to Master field lists the address of Radio B that connected to this Radio A
unit.
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Metrics – Link Statistics and Radio Interface Statistics Page
The Metrics page lists link and radio interface statistics.
Figure 23 Metrics page
The link statistics listed are:
•Rx packets the number of data packets received
•Rx packets errors the number of data packet errors
•Rx packets dropped the number of data packets dropped
•Rx bytes the number of data bytes received
•Tx packets the number of data packets transmitted
•Tx packets errors the number of transmit data packet errors
•Tx packets dropped the number of transmit data packets dropped
•Tx bytes the number of data bytes transmitted
The radio interface statistics are:
•Packets sent on the interface
•Packets received on the interface
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•Received PHY error packets
•Received CRC error packets
•Bad ACK received is a count of data unacknowledged frames. Note that the number of frames
transmitted is not synonymous with ETH frames received from the external network. Data frames
are different units of transmission. Non-zero values are not necessarily bad; it is normal to have
these errors with resends and ACM involved.
•Good RTS
•Bad FCS
•Keep Alive (Radio B only)
•Rate index 0 to 15 stats indicates the modulation level. The higher the number the better
modulation rate is achieved.
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Reboot Page
Use this page to reboot the radio. The function may never be required, but can be used in emergencies.
All configurations that require a reboot automatically reboot on administrator confirmation.
Figure 24 Reboot page
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Manual Page
The manual (this document or the version that matches the installed firmware) is available within the
GUI. Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.5 or higher is required (go to www.adobe.com to download Acrobat
Reader). Click the Manual link to display the manual within the browser window. Once the manual
displays, click the save button on the PDF toolbar to download the manual locally.
Figure 25 Manual page
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Specifications
This section presents specifications for the ExtendAir eMIMO Series of Digital Microwave Radios.
Physical Specifications
Integrated Antenna Models
Connectorized Antenna Mode (rc models)
Physical Configuration Outdoor unit (ODU)
Dimensions (H x W x D) 13.3 x 13.3 x 4.5 inches / 33.8 x 33.8 x 11.4 cm
Weight 7 lbs, 3.18 kg
Operating Temperature –40 to +149°F /–40 to +65°C
Altitude 15,000'/4.6 km
Humidity 100% condensing
Environmental IP-67
Physical Configuration Outdoor unit (ODU)
Dimensions (H x W x D) 9.4 x 9.4 x 5.25 inches / 23.9 x 23.9 x 13.34 cm
Weight 6 lbs. 2.72 kg
Operating Temperature –40 to +149°F /–40 to +65°C;
Altitude 15,000'/4.6 km
Humidity 100% condensing
Environmental IP-67
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Common System Specifications
Power Control Step Size 1.0dB
Selectable Modulation Modes BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM
Maximum RSL 0dBm no damage
QPSK: –25dBm error-free
64QAM: –30dBm error-free
Receiver Threshold (BER=10-6)
Maximum Aggregate Over-the-Air
Capacity
Maximum Range 120 km
Link Latency <3 ms typical
Error Floor 10-12
Frequency Stability +7 ppm
Link Security 96-bit Security Code, over-the-air 128-bit AES
encryption
dBm BPSK QPSK 16QAM 64QAM
5MHz –99 –94 –89 –83
10MHz –96 –91 –86 –80
20MHz –93 –88 –83 –77
40MHz –90 –85 –80 –74
Mbps BPSK QPSK 16QAM 64QAM
5MHz 2 4.5 9 13.5
10MHz 4.5 9 18 27
20MHz 13 39 78 130
40MHz 27 81 162 270
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System Specifications, 4.9GHz Band
Frequency Band 4940–4990MHz
Output Power (at full power) +20dBm STBCa
a. Space-Time-Block Coding allows transmission out of both antennas simultaneously, even for single
stream. Allows double the power for single-stream rates.
Output Power (at minimum power) 0dBm
Selectable Channel Bandwidths 5MHz, 10MHz, 20MHz, and 40MHz
Receiver Threshold (BER=10-6)
Non-overlapping Channelsb
b. Not all frequencies/channels are available in all regions.
dBm BPSK QPSK 16QAM 64QAM
5MHz –99 –94 –89 –83
10MHz –96 –91 –86 –80
20MHz –93 –88 –83 –77
40MHz –90 –85 –80 –74
5MHz 10MHz 20MHz 40MHz
10 5 2 N/A
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System Specifications, 5.3GHz Band
Frequency Band 5250–5350MHz
Output Power (at full power) +21dBm STBCa
a. Space-Time-Block Coding allows transmission out of both antennas simultaneously, even for single
stream. Allows double the power for single-stream rates.
Output Power (at minimum power) 0dBm
Selectable Channel Bandwidths 5MHz, 10MHz, 20MHz, and 40MHz
Non-overlapping Channelsb
b. Not all frequencies/channels are available in all regions.
5MHz 10MHz 20MHz 40MHz
20 10 5 2
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System Specifications, 5.4GHz Band
Frequency Band 5470–5725MHz
Output Power (at full power) +21dBm STBCa
a. Space-Time-Block Coding allows transmission out of both antennas simultaneously, even for single
stream. Allows double the power for single-stream rates.
Output Power (at minimum power) 0dBm
Selectable Channel Bandwidths 5MHz, 10MHz, 20MHz, and 40MHz
Non-overlapping Channelsb
b. Not all frequencies/channels are available in all regions.
5MHz 10MHz 20MHz 40MHz
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System Specifications, 5.8GHz Band
Frequency Band 5725–5875MHz
Output Power (at full power) +28dBm STBCa
a. Space-Time-Block Coding allows transmission out of both antennas simultaneously, even for single
stream. Allows double the power for single-stream rates.
Output Power (at minimum power) 0dBm
Selectable Channel Bandwidths 5MHz, 10MHz, 20MHz, and 40MHz
Non-overlapping Channelsb
b. Not all frequencies/channels are available in all regions.
5MHz 10MHz 20MHz 40MHz
26 18 9 4
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Interfaces
RF
Ethernet
Sync-In Sync-Out
Power — DC Power Injector (sold separately)
Connector N-type female (2, rc-model only)
Impedance 50 Ohms
Connectors 3x RJ48C/RJ-45, female
Interface Speed 1x 10/100/1000/BaseT
2x 10/100BaseT
Duplex Half, full, auto
Compliance 802.3
Connector RJ-45, female
Connector 6-pin barrier strip
Input Voltage 48VDC (802.3af compliant, 802.3at compatible)
Consumption <13 W
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Interface Connections
This section provides the pin number assignment and wiring information for the connectors on the
ExtendAir eMIMO Series radios. All connectors are shown as viewed from the radio rear panel,
oriented with the PoE connector at the lower left corner.
RSL/Sync Connector
This connector can be used during the antenna alignment process, to provide a received signal level
(RSL) voltage to a voltmeter. The connector is also used for connection to an optional Exalt GPS
antenna for the purposes of GPS synchronization, or used to send or receive sync signals to a
collocated radio, or to an ExaltSync Collocation Kit, for multiple radio sync. Figure 26 illustrates the
pin orientation and functionality for this connector.
Figure 26 RSL & Sync In/Sync Out connector
Two Radio Internal Sync Out/In
If using the Internal Sync Out/In function between two radios only, connect Pin 8 from the Sync Out
radio to Pin 6 of the Sync In radio and use a straight connection for Pin 2. Connect no other pins. To
ease the need to keep track of which end of the cable is for In and Out, consider cross-connecting Pins
6 and 8, with a straight connection for Pin 2. Connect no other pins.
Sync Distribution Accessory
If using a sync distribution accessory (sold separately), connect CAT5e cabling straight from the radio
Sync connector(s) to the accessory.
Power/Ethernet Connector
This connector is the primary connector on the radio, and must be connected to provide power to the
radio, and primary Ethernet communications for traffic and Ethernet. Figure 27 illustrates the pin
orientation and functionality for this connector.
The Ethernet cable between the PoE injector must be wired as a straight connection. The wiring
follows typical wiring for Power-over-Ethernet (PoE), and is 802.3af compliant and 802.3at
compatible.
Pin Function
1 +5V out to GPS antenna
2Ground
3 Tx Data to GPS antenna
4 Enable signal to GPS antenna
5 Rx Data from GPS antenna
6 Sync input signal
7 Received Signal Level (RSL)
8 Sync output signal
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Figure 27 Power/Ethernet connector
Pin
1 Paired with Pin 2 (with 48VDC)
2 Paired with Pin 1 (with 48VDC)
3 Paired with Pin 6 (with 48VDC)
4 Paired with Pin 5 (with 48VDC)
5 Paired with Pin 4 (with 48VDC)
6 Paired with Pin 3 (with 48VDC)
7 Paired with Pin 8 (with 48VDC)
8 Paired with Pin 7 (with 48VDC)
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Antennas
The ExtendAir eMIMO Series digital microwave radios are intended for use in the USA. In some
countries, antennas exceeding a certain level of gain may be unlawful. Refer to RF Output Power
Setting for details on regulatory limits.
ExtendAir eMIMO Series radios with integrated antennas have software selectable midband gain of 9,
17, or 23 dBi with a beamwidth of 3dB at 60, 20, and 10 degrees, respectively.
Table 6 lists dual-polarity antennas for the ExtendAir eMIMO Series radios.
Table 6 eMIMO Dual-polarity Antennas
Manufacturer Model Number Type Diameter
Gain
(dBi)
Band Support, GHz
4.9 5.3 5.5 5.8
MTI MA-WC56-DP9 Panel 0.5 ft 9 XXXX
Mars MA-WE56-DP12 Panel 0.5 ft 12 X X X
Mars MA-WD56-DP13 Panel 0.5 ft 13 X X X
MTI MT-463012/NVH Panel 1.5 ft 14 XXXX
Mars MA-WE56-DP15 Panel 1 ft 14.5 X X X
KBT KBT65VH15-5158RT0 Panel 1 ft 15 X X X
MTI MT-463013/NVH Panel 1.5 ft 15.5 XXXX
Mars MA-WD55-DS16 Panel 1 ft 16 XXXX
Mars MA-WD56-DP16 Panel 1 ft 16 XXXX
Mars MA-WD56-DSV16 Panel 1 ft 16 XXXX
Mars MA-WD62-DS16 Panel 1 ft 16 X
Mars MA-WD62-DP16 Panel 1 ft 16 X
MTI MT-484052/NVH Panel 0.5 ft 16 XXXX
KBT KBT65DP17-5158RT0 Panel 1 ft 17 X X X
Mars MA-WC55-DS17 Panel 1 ft 17 XXXX
Mars MA-WC62-DP17 Panel 1 ft 17 X
KBT TDJ-5158BKR×2 Panel 1 ft 18 X X X
Mars MA-WC56-DP17 Panel 1 ft 18 XXXX
MTI MT-485005/VHN Panel 0.5 ft 18 X X X
Mars MA-WA56-DP19 Panel 0.5 ft 19 XXXX
MTI MA-WA56-DP19 Panel 0.5 ft 19 XXXX
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MTI MT-485053/NVH Panel 0.5 ft 19.5 X X X
MTI MA-WA56-DP20 Panel 1 ft 21 XXXX
MTI MT-465017/NVH Panel 1 ft 22.5 XXXX
MTI MT-485025/ND Panel 1 ft 23 X X X
MTI MA-WA56-DP25N Panel 1 ft 23.5 XXXX
RadioWaves FPD1-5-24 Panel 1 ft 23.8 X X X
ARC Wireless PD5823B88 Panel 1 ft 24 XXXX
Mars MA-WA56-DP25N Panel 1 ft 24 XXXX
Mars MA-WA62-DP24 Panel 1 ft 24 X
Wireless Beehive 5.8DP-26 Solid Parabolic 1.5 ft 26 X X (X)
General Dynamics HQFD2-52 Solid Parabolic 2 ft 28.1 X X X
General Dynamics QFD2-52 Solid Parabolic 2 ft 28.4 X X X
KBT TDJ-4958P6AC×2 Panel 2 ft 28.5 XXXX
L-Com HG5158DP-29D Solid Parabolic 2 ft 28.5 X X X
MTI MA-QA56-DP28NB Panel 2 ft 28.5 XXXX
RadioWaves HPD2-5.2 Solid Parabolic 2 ft 28.6 X X X
CommScope HPX2F-52 Solid Parabolic 2 ft 29 X X X
Laird HDDA5W-29-DP Solid Parabolic 2 ft 29 XXXX
Mars MA-WA62-DP30 Panel 2 ft 29 X X
RadioWaves SPD2-5.2 Solid Parabolic 2 ft 29 X X X
Wireless Beehive 5.8DP-29 Solid Parabolic 2 ft 29 X X (X)
CommScope PX2F-52 Solid Parabolic 2 ft 29.4 X X X
ARC Wireless DA5830SD1 Solid Parabolic 2 ft 30 XXXX
Wireless Beehive 5.8DP-31 Solid Parabolic 3 ft 31 X X (X)
General Dynamics QFD2.5-52 Solid Parabolic 2.5 ft 31.1 X X X
RadioWaves HPD3-5.2 Solid Parabolic 3 ft 31.1 X X X
Table 6 eMIMO Dual-polarity Antennas (Continued)
Manufacturer Model Number Type Diameter
Gain
(dBi)
Band Support, GHz
4.9 5.3 5.5 5.8
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General Dynamics HQFD2.5-52 Solid Parabolic 2.5 ft 31.2 X X X
Laird HDDA5W-32-DP Solid Parabolic 3 ft 32 XXXX
L-Com HG5158DP-32D Solid Parabolic 3 ft 32 X X X
RadioWaves SPD3-5.2 Solid Parabolic 3 ft 32.5 X X X
CommScope PX3F-52 Solid Parabolic 3 ft 33.4 X X X
General Dynamics QFD4-52 Solid Parabolic 4 ft 34.1 X X X
CommScope HPX4F-52 Solid Parabolic 4 ft 34.5 X X X
General Dynamics HQFD4-52 Solid Parabolic 4 ft 34.8 X X X
RadioWaves HPD4-5.2 Solid Parabolic 4 ft 34.8 X X X
CommScope PX4F-52 Solid Parabolic 4 ft 34.9 X X X
RadioWaves SPD4-5.2 Solid Parabolic 4 ft 34.9 X X X
General Dynamics QFD6-52 Solid Parabolic 6 ft 37.4 X X X
CommScope PX6F-52 Solid Parabolic 6 ft 37.6 X X X
General Dynamics HQFD6-52 Solid Parabolic 6 ft 37.8 X X X
CommScope PARX6-59 Solid Parabolic 6 ft 37.9 X
RadioWaves HPD6-5.2 Solid Parabolic 6 ft 37.9 X X X
RadioWaves SPD6-5.2 Solid Parabolic 6 ft 37.9 X X X
Mars MA-WA56-DP20 Panel 1 ft 22.5, 20.5 XXXX
MTI MT-485049/NVH Panel 1 ft 23V/23H XXXX
MTI MT-466010/NVH Panel 2 ft 27.5, 28, 27 XXXX
PC Tel MPRD2449 Solid Parabolic 2 ft 27.5, 28.1, 29.4 XXXX
MTI MT-486013/NVH Panel 2 ft 28, 29 XXXX
L-Com HG4958DP-30D Solid Parabolic 2 ft 28, 30 XXXX
Mars MA-WA56-DP28N Panel 2 ft 28.5, 29 XXXX
PC Tel MPRD3649 Solid Parabolic 3 ft 29.8, 31, 32 XXXX
L-Com HG4958DP-34D Solid Parabolic 3 ft 31, 34 XXXX
Table 6 eMIMO Dual-polarity Antennas (Continued)
Manufacturer Model Number Type Diameter
Gain
(dBi)
Band Support, GHz
4.9 5.3 5.5 5.8
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Table 7 lists single-polarity antennas for the ExtendAir eMIMO Series radios.
Table 7 eMIMO Single-polarity Antennas
Manufacturer Model Number Type Diameter
Gain
(dBi)
Bandwidth GHz
4.9 5.3 5.5 5.8
MTI MT-462008/N/A Panel 0.5 ft 9.5 X X X X
MTI MA-W55-10NH Panel 1 ft 10 X X X X
KBT TDJ-5158BFA90-Y Panel 0.5 ft 11 X X X
KBT KBT120VP12-5158RT0 Panel 1 ft 12 X X X
KBT KBT65VP15-5158RT0 Panel 1 ft 15 X X X
KBT KBT120VP15-5158RT0 Panel 1 ft 15 X X X
MTI MT-484034/NV/I Panel 1.5 ft 15 X X X X
KBT KBT90VP16-5158RT0 Panel 1 ft 16 X X X
KBT KBT65VP17-5158RT0 Panel 1 ft 17 X X X
KBT KBT90VP17-5158RT0 Panel 2 ft 17 X X X
KBT TDJ-5158BKC Panel 1 ft 18 X X X
KBT TDJ-5158BKR-C Panel 1 ft 20 X X X
KBT TDJ-5158BKR Panel 1 ft 20 X X X
KBT TDJ-5158BKB Panel 1 ft 20 X X X
General Dynamics EPD1-52 Panel 1 ft 23 X X X
KBT TDJ-5158BKT-C Panel 1 ft 23 X X X
KBT TDJ-5158EB23 Panel 1 ft 23 X X X
KBT TDJ-5158SPL4 Panel 1 ft 23.5 X X X
KBT TDJ-5158P4 Panel 1 ft 24 X X X
Laird PA58-24 Panel 1 ft 24 X X (X)
Laird R2T58-24 Panel 1 ft 24 X X X X
RadioWaves FP1-5-24 Panel 1 ft 24.2 X X X
Laird GD5W-25P Grid Parabolic 2 ft 25 X X X X
Laird GD53-25 Grid Parabolic 2 ft 25 X
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Laird GD57-25 Grid Parabolic 2 ft 25 X
Laird HDGD58-26 Grid Parabolic 2 ft 26 X
Laird GD58-26 Grid Parabolic 2 ft 26 X
KBT TDJ-5158SPL6 Panel 2 ft 26.5 X X X
Commscope 28T-5801-1 Grid Parabolic 3 ft 27 X
CommScope UBP600-4-1 Panel 2 ft 27.5 X X X X
PC Tel MPRC2449 Solid Parabolic 2 ft 27.7 X X X X
General Dynamics EPD2-52 Panel 2 ft 28 X X X
KBT TDJ-5158P6 Panel 2 ft 28 X X X
Laird GD53-28 Grid Parabolic 3 ft 28 X
Laird GD57-28 Grid Parabolic 3 ft 28 X
Laird GD5W-28P Grid Parabolic 3 ft 28 X X X X
RadioWaves FP2-5-28 Panel 2 ft 28 X X X
CommScope UBG600-4-1 Grid Parabolic 3 ft 28.5 X X X
General Dynamics HQF2-52 Solid Parabolic 2 ft 28.5 X X X
General Dynamics QF2-52 Solid Parabolic 2 ft 28.5 X X X
Laird GD58-29 Grid Parabolic 3 ft 29 X X (X)
Laird HDGD58-29 Grid Parabolic 3 ft 29 (X)
Laird HDDA5W-29-SP Solid Parabolic 2 ft 29 X X X X
RadioWaves SP2-5.2 Solid Parabolic 2 ft 29 X X X
CommScope P2F-57W Solid Parabolic 2 ft 29.3 X
CommScope P2F-52 Solid Parabolic 2 ft 29.4 X X X
General Dynamics QF2.5-52 Solid Parabolic 2.5 ft 31.1 X X X
RadioWaves G3-5.2 Grid Parabolic 3 ft 31.1 X X X
RadioWaves HP2-5.2 Solid Parabolic 2 ft 31.4 X X X
Table 7 eMIMO Single-polarity Antennas (Continued)
Manufacturer Model Number Type Diameter
Gain
(dBi)
Bandwidth GHz
4.9 5.3 5.5 5.8
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RFS Cablewave SPF3-52CN1S Solid Parabolic 3 ft 31.4 X X X
Laird HDDA5W-32 Solid Parabolic 3 ft 32 X X X X
RadioWaves HP3-5.2 Solid Parabolic 3 ft 32.5 X X X
RadioWaves SP3-5.2 Solid Parabolic 3 ft 32.5 X X X
CommScope P3F-52 Solid Parabolic 3 ft 33.5 X X X
RFS Cablewave SDF4-52BN1S1 Solid Parabolic 4 ft 33.9 X X X
General Dynamics SSP4-2357A Solid Parabolic 4 ft 34.4 X
RFS Cablewave SPF4-52CN1S1R Solid Parabolic 4 ft 34.4 X X X
General Dynamics HQF4-52 Solid Parabolic 4 ft 34.7 X X X
General Dynamics QF4-52 Solid Parabolic 4 ft 34.8 X X X
CommScope P4F-52 Solid Parabolic 4 ft 34.9 X X X
RadioWaves SP4-5.2 Solid Parabolic 4 ft 34.9 X X X
RadioWaves HP4-5.2 Solid Parabolic 4 ft 34.9 X X X
RFS Cablewave DA4-W57BC1S1 Solid Parabolic 4 ft 35.5 X
RadioWaves SP6-57 Solid Parabolic 6 ft 35.8 X
CommScope P6F-52 Solid Parabolic 6 ft 37.6 X X X
General Dynamics QF6-52 Solid Parabolic 6 ft 37.8 X X X
RadioWaves HP6-5.2 Solid Parabolic 6 ft 37.9 X X X
RadioWaves SP6-5.2 Solid Parabolic 6 ft 37.9 X X X
PC Tel MPRC3649 Solid Parabolic 3 ft 30.4, 31.2, 32 X X X X
Table 7 eMIMO Single-polarity Antennas (Continued)
Manufacturer Model Number Type Diameter
Gain
(dBi)
Bandwidth GHz
4.9 5.3 5.5 5.8
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Troubleshooting
This section provides information regarding troubleshooting of common issues and alarms on these
radios. Exalt Digital Microwave Radio systems are designed by Exalt’s expert engineers with
extensive experience through multiple generations of microwave radio design. These new-generation
systems contain extensive diagnostic tools, alarm indications, and troubleshooting aids. And, as
compared to other systems in their class, are easier to install, maintain, and troubleshoot. The GUI
provides information to aid in troubleshooting.
Contact Exalt Customer Care for further assistance with issues with your Exalt radio and with
suggestions on how the radio and documentation can be improved.
General Practices
Troubleshooting a microwave radio link can be a complex task. Approach troubleshooting as a process
of elimination, and first determine which portions of the system are operating properly.
In a vast majority of cases, failures or poor performance of microwave links is attributed to something
other than the microwave radio hardware. In this respect, the back-to-back bench test (see Back-to-
back Bench Testing) is very important to determine if radio hardware is operating properly and
eliminate many variables in the troubleshooting process.
If a back-to-back bench test fails, then the radio hardware is either broken or the radios are improperly
configured. Upgrade the radio to the most current release of firmware, and/or reset the radio to its
critical factory settings, following the quick start guide instructions and those in Configuration and
Management, helps to confirm if configuration issues cause failure. The most common issues with
microwave radio links are:
•An improperly terminated RF cable
•Multipath propagation
•RF interference
•Path obstruction
•Misaligned antenna
•Faulty antenna
•Improper grounding
•Insufficient link margin in the design/implementation
•Moisture in the transmission system (antenna feed and/or RF cable)
If the radio link has been operating without issues and is exhibiting new poor performance behavior or
becomes completely inoperative, the troubleshooting process should pay close attention to any
conditions that may have changed between the time when the system was working without issue and
the time when the issues started.
Also, it can be helpful to compare some performance parameters of the system before and after the
presence of issues. Often the source of the issues can be determined by thoughtful consideration of
changes, such as:
•Changes in weather, including high winds
•Changes made to the radio equipment, transmission system, or connected equipment
•New radio systems or electronic equipment the nearby radio or transmission system
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•New construction nearby either end of the link, or along the path
•Tree growth, flooded fields, or changes in rivers/lakes along the path
Verify that configurations are set as follows:
•RF matches at each end of the link
•Bandwidth matches at each end of the link
•Link distance matches at each end of the link
•TDD Frame Length matches at each end of the link
•Endpoint Identifier is different at each end of the link (one end Radio A, one end Radio B)
•Ethernet interfaces are enabled, as desired
•Link security key matches at each end of the link
Typical Indications of Issues
In many cases, microwave radio users do not notice changes or degradation to the radio system until
the radio system fails completely or becomes highly errored or significantly intermittent. However,
regular management of the radio system can help indicate changes in performance that have not yet
impacted user performance, but may impact performance at a later date if left unchecked or
unaddressed. The administrator can use this as an opportunity to be proactive and monitor the radio
link performance regularly, watching for unexplained or unexpected changes in performance and
trends in performance changes.
Most importantly, monitoring radio system RSL over time indicates the performance of the radio
system. Address any long-term drop in RSL and erratic or unsteady RSL. Some RSL changes are
expected and weather patterns and the related multipath can cause dramatic RSL changes resulting in
system outage. However, that outage should not occur at a significantly greater rate than the designed
long-term performance. Consult the path design engineer for more information about link reliability
expectations and anticipated RSL deviation.
In addition, regular inspection of the transmission system (RF cables and antennas) and paying close
attention to changes along the path, such as construction or tree height, or new microwave radio
installations nearby, can be extremely helpful and proactive.
When link performance is very poor, alarms on the radio front panel and within the radio’s
management system indicates particular failures. Consult this manual for more information on the
specific alarms and diagnostics, or contact Exalt Customer Care for assistance.
Exalt Customer Care is primarily motivated to determine if the radio hardware is faulty and require
return for repair, and to help execute an effective and efficient repair and return process for radio
terminals believed to be faulty. However, Exalt Customer Care provides advice regarding the total
radio system and RF path engineering and environment, and advises on troubleshooting.
End users should first contact the installer and/or designer of the system. In many cases, an in-depth
understanding of RF design is required, and on-site analysis and special test equipment, may be
necessary. Compared to phone support from Exalt Customer Care, troubleshooting is much more
expeditious if the professional installer and/or link designer examines the system and reviews the
management information in the GUI. In turn, if the professional installer and/or link designer contacts
Exalt Customer Care, the process to rectify the system is much more expedient due to the in-depth
knowledge related to the implementation and the RF environment.
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Improper RF Cable Termination
Improper RF cable termination is a very common problem. In many cases, this is a problem that occurs
during installation and is not a problem that suddenly appears. However, if cables are moved or flexed,
especially near the termination points, and radio errors, changes in RSL, or other performance issues
occur, this is a certain sign of this issue.
Another relatively easy method to test for this condition is to decrease the output power of the radio
system (at each end, one end at a time). A poor RF cable termination may be reflecting too much RF
energy back into the radio system, and reducing output power reduces the reflected energy at a faster
rate than the transmitted energy towards the far end. Be careful not to reduce the output power to the
point where the radio’s threshold is reached. Typically, a reduction of just 3 to 6dB is enough to
determine if this is the issue. If the reduction of output power clears the error condition, this is the
likely cause.
Use a reflectometer or meter that can read VSWR at the operating frequency to identify poor
terminations as well as poor antenna feeds.
Multipath Propagation
Multipath propagation is a term that encompasses changes to the RF path, such as reflections and/or
refraction, causing partial or complete destruction of the radio signal, and thus excessive bit errors and/
or system outages.
Rapid changes in temperature, inversion layers, humidity, air pressure, water evaporation, as well as
standing water or moisture on objects along the path are all examples of changes that can cause
multipath propagation. New building construction near either end of the path or along the path can
cause new reflection characteristics.
If your system has been operating without issue and is suddenly experiencing issues that are
symptomatic of a certain time of day or related to change in climatic events or some of the external
factors listed above, this is likely the cause. Consult a professional RF path engineer in these cases.
Often, minor repositioning of the antennas at either or both ends can reduce or eliminate these
problems.
RF Interference
RF interference is usually indicative of another radio system nearby either end of your radio system or
aimed towards one or both ends of your radio system – usually at or near the same frequency and
usually with a similar signal level.
Other forms of RF interference also exist, such as electronic equipment placed close to the radio
chassis or transmitters that couple onto the cabling or grounding system of the radio. Microwave ovens
and wireless communication devices used near the equipment or cabling are examples of electronic
equipment interference.
Note: The Praxsym VSWR meter is an excellent tool for this purpose.
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RF interference, like most other causes of problems, is indicated by significant bit errors and/or system
outages.
One means to determine presence of interference is the use of a spectrum analyzer that covers the same
range as the radio system. A professional RF engineer can use a spectrum analyzer to locate sources of
interference, measure these sources, and determine potential remedies to take to operate in the
presence of interference.
If a spectrum analyzer is not available, the radio’s RSL port can help determine RSL levels of
interfering signals. By turning the far-end radio off, the residual RSL measured by the radio indicates
the level of interference seen by the radio. It is possible that interference levels below that which can
be measured still have an impact on the radio system – especially if the radio system has low fade
margin or is using a high order modulation.
Exalt Digital Microwave Radios provides considerable flexibility to tune to different frequencies
across the bands within which they operate. This is the easiest method to use to try to avoid existing
interference. In addition, the occupied bandwidth of the radio can be reduced. This, along with re-
tuning, can be very effective, however throughput is reduced.
Repositioning the antenna and/or changing polarization, or upgrading the antenna to a higher gain,
and/or using a high-performance antenna, are all secondary means that can be used. It may be
necessary to perform combinations of both radio changes (retuning, occupied bandwidth reduction)
and antenna system changes (position, polarization, upgrade).
Path Obstruction
A path obstruction is defined as an object, such as a building or tree, impeding the proper path of the
radio system. If the system design was proper at the time of installation and issues arise at a later date,
an updated path profile and survey may be necessary to identify changes in path clearance.
Misaligned Antenna
At the time of initial installation, it is critical that the antennas at each end are properly aligned and that
the designed RSL is achieved. However, antennas may become misaligned due to high winds, changes
in the guy-wiring systems keeping the antenna mast stable, or loosening of the antenna mounting
hardware. A reduction in the RSL of the link is symptomatic of this condition, but this condition is not
the only condition that results in a reduction of RSL. However, if conditions occur where the antenna
alignment may be suspected, the mechanics must be inspected and the antennas realigned.
Faulty Antenna (connectorized antenna rc-models only)
A faulty antenna is rare, but is still a possibility. In some cases, the mechanics of the antenna feed can
get moisture inside, or a bad or weak connection in the pin and connector structure of the antenna may
occur. A VSWR measurement of the antenna connection can be made to verify this condition.
Improper Grounding
In addition to being a potential human safety issue, improper system grounding is a somewhat
common condition that can cause continuous bit errors or bit errors when metal objects come in
Note: Exalt Digital Microwave Radios operate in license-exempt bands. Microwave ovens,
wireless Internet devices and cordless phone technology may also use this frequency band. It
may be necessary to separate the radio chassis, cabling system and antenna from these
devices.
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contact with the radio, transmission system, or racking system. If touching the radio causes errors,
grounding is the cause. It can be difficult to identify grounding problems, but a professional electrician
can normally inspect a system and identify if there are deficiencies in the grounding system.
Insufficient Link Margin
Ideally, the link was designed with enough link margin (fade margin) to allow for multipath
propagation and atmospheric fading and still remain reliable. In some cases, link margin is
compromised by economic factors, such as using low-cost RF cabling or lower-cost antennas that have
less gain or deficient performance compared to higher cost transmission system components. In some
cases, there may be antenna size restrictions that forced the design to not have the desired amount of
link margin.
If the link was designed with poor link margin, there are likely many cases of bit errors and outages.
The antenna system and transmission line can be upgraded to help reduce this. If the link design was
installed with sufficient margin, but RSL is reduced, the remaining link margin may no longer be
enough to maintain a reliable link. The causes of RSL reduction were previously described, but are
usually due to new path obstruction(s) or antenna misalignment due to wind or mechanical factors. The
antenna height or location can be changed to overcome new obstructions. Realignment of the antenna,
and/or improvement to mechanical structures can help overcome antenna misalignment.
Moisture in the Transmission System
If the connectors on cables and antennas and egress junctions are not properly weatherproofed,
moisture can get into the transmission system and cause significant error conditions and erratic
performance. In many cases, the transmission system must be replaced. A VSWR meter is one means
to identify such issues. Conduct physical inspections often. If changes to the weatherproofing (such as
cracking) are noticed, replace the weatherproofing before leakage occurs.
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Back-to-back Bench Testing
Use back-to-back bench testing to test the radio before installation, pre-configure the radio and
connected equipment before installation, or in the troubleshooting process to identify if the radio
hardware is the source of a system issue. It is a critical process, and often required or highly desirable
for any installation or troubleshooting exercise. This section describes how to properly configure the
radio hardware and accessories for a proper back-to-back bench test.
For radio testing, there are two types of back-to-back configurations:
1Basic test (test general operation)
2Specification performance verification
Basic Test
The basic test is a simple test of radio functionality. It verifies that the radios are properly configured to
communicate to one another, and verifies general radio performance as operational.
For the basic test, the following items are needed:
•Radio pair
•Powering source
•RF interconnect cable(s) (any length – short is best)
•Fixed or variable attenuation, between 60 and 90dB (note: attenuation for basic test does not to be
calibrated or precise)
•Computer/terminal with either serial or Ethernet port (helpful, but not necessary)
– If no computer is available, use the temporary hardware configuration key or DIP switch,
depending on radio model (see Initial Configuration and Back-to-Back Bench Test)
Connect the items as follows:
1Connect attenuation and (known-good) RF cable(s) between radio pair, shown in Figure 28.
2Configure one radio as Radio A; the other as Radio B
3Power on radio pair
Figure 28 Basic back-to-back bench test configuration
After connecting and powering on, observe the front panel LEDs to verify that the LINK and STATUS
LEDs are green. If so, the radios are communicating and all radio-related alarm conditions are normal.
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It can be beneficial to have a computer to verify configuration in case of red LEDs or to pre-configure
the radio as desired for operation. Follow the instructions in Configuration and Management.
Specification Performance Verification
The specification performance verification is a more detailed test that allows you to verify that the
radio’s output power and threshold specifications are being met. This is typically a test that would only
be performed in a troubleshooting scenario, but can be performed before installation to provide a
detailed record or ensure radio performance before installation.
This test is identical to the basic test, but in place of the fixed attenuation, it requires the use of
calibrated variable attenuation, or a set of calibrated fixed attenuators, or a combination of both, adding
to a total attenuation value of 120dB, as measured at the operating frequency of the radio. In addition,
a volt meter or computer is also required.
Connect the system as shown in Figure 28, using the combination of fixed and variable attenuation
between the radio’s RF ports. Connect the volt meter to either radio’s RSL test point and associated
reference ground connection.
In this test, it is desirable to use pre-tested RF cables, known to be good, and the insertion loss is
known at the operating frequency. If the cables are short (6'/2m or less), you can estimate the loss,
including connectors, to be less than 1dB each. The estimate of cable loss is critical to the overall
confidence of the measurements made in this test.
There are two critical specifications that can be tested in this configuration:
•RF output power
•Radio receiver threshold
To measure transmitter output power, simply insert any value of attenuation between the radios
between 60 and 90dB. Ensure that both RF output power settings are at maximum. Use the volt meter
to measure RSL in both directions. The RSL measured value should match the appropriate value
according to the inserted attenuation, such as:
RSL = RF Output Power – cabling losses – total attenuation
Verify output power by adjusting output power using the Exalt GUI (in administration mode) and
evaluate the corresponding change to the RSL measurement.
For threshold testing, the key is to insert a measured amount of loss that is close to, but not exceeding
the radio’s specified system gain. System gain is the difference between RF output power and receiver
threshold. At your selected modulation and bandwidth settings, determine the specified threshold
performance, and choose a value of attenuation (including cable losses) that adds to roughly 5 to 15dB
less than the system gain.
For example, if the threshold for your measurement is -85dBm, the output power is +27dBm, so the
system gain is 112dB. Choose a value of total attenuation in the range of roughly 100–105dB. Once
this attenuation is inserted, verify RSL readings as in the first step, and then, using the GUI, reduce
radio output power in 1dB steps until the receiving radio (the one whose output power not being
adjusted) Link LED turns from green to yellow. This indicates that threshold has been reached. At this
point, verify the equation for system gain using the new output power level setting and verify that the
threshold performance is meeting or exceeding the published specification.
Note: Due to the variation of measurements and accuracies involved in this test, you may
read a measurement that is 1dB to as much as 2dB off of the expected value. It should be of
no concern unless the value is more than 3dB worse than expected.
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General Compliance and Safety
The usage of radio transmission devices is subject to specific regulatory requirements governed by
regional legislation. In most cases, the specific device must be authorized for use in a given country
and must be installed and adjusted in accordance with specific radio-frequency settings and in a
manner that has been authorized specific to the device itself in accordance with the specific location of
the device. Some users may be completely or partially restricted from use of the device. Please consult
local governmental agency/agencies for regulatory requirements before use, or contact Exalt or your
Exalt authorized dealer for assistance.
Do not modify this device in any way without the express written consent of Exalt. Modification voids
the manufacturer warranty, and may also be illegal in accordance to government regulations. In
addition, there are no user-serviceable parts or assemblies inside the product housing. There may also
be voltages, signals, and mechanisms within the device that could be harmful to human safety.
The mounting of this device and associated peripherals and connections (inclusive of antenna mast,
antenna, cabling, egress, lightning protection devices, grounding, power, and so on) may be subject to
regional requirements for health and human safety. A qualified professional installer and an electrician
are highly recommended, and may be required by law.
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Safety Notices
1Review this entire guide for important installation instructions BEFORE attempting to install this
product.
2This product is intended to be installed, used, and maintained by experienced telecommunications
personnel only.
3Employ a properly licensed or authorized electrician to install or evaluate/certify the installation of
all power and grounding related to the use of this equipment and all connected devices.
4The device(s) shall only be connected to AC power sources provided by the supplier or to DC
sources within the device specifications. Use a separate breaker circuit at the power source.
5Lightning, surge protection devices, and earth grounding are required for most installations to
ensure human safety. Consult a qualified electrician.
6Servicing of this device should be performed by authorized personnel only. Do not disassemble
this device. By opening or removing any covers you may expose yourself to hazardous energy
parts. Incorrect reassembly of this product can cause a malfunction, and/or electrical shock, when
the unit is subsequently used.
7Do not connect or disconnect the power connection to the device when the power supply is
plugged into an AC outlet. To connect, first connect the power connection to the device, and then
apply power (or plug in) at the outlet. To disconnect, disengage power at the outlet or unplug, and
then disconnect the direct connection to the device.
8Do not insert any object of any shape or size inside this product at any time, whether powered or
not. Objects may contact hazardous energy components that could result in a risk of fire or
personal injury.
9Liquids shall not come in contact with, or enter the inside of the device at any time.
10 Proper ventilation and/or airflow shall be provided surrounding the equipment. Items shall not
come in contact with heat-sinking materials. Ensure that ambient operational and storage
temperature specifications are maintained at all times.
11 Equipment is suitable for mounting on noncombustible surfaces only.
12 Do not move or alter the marking labels.
13 A CSU or similar isolating device is necessary between the equipment and the public
telecommunications network. The equipment has not been evaluated for direct connection to the
public telecommunications network.
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Regulatory Notices
United States Compliance
When operating in the 4940–4990 MHz band, the ExtendAir eMIMO models (regulatory model name/
number eMIMO 100) are licensed-band products operating within Part 90 Subpart Y of the FCC
regulations. This band is specifically reserved for Public Safety applications and related agencies, in
accordance with these regulations.
Transmitter power reduction may be required, depending on transmission system gains and losses, in
accordance with instructions found in this appendix.
When operating in the 5250-5850MHz bands, the ExtendAir eMIMO models (regulatory model name/
number eMIMO 100) operate under FCC Rule Parts 15.247 and/or 15.407 as a license-exempt device.
They may be used as a point-to-point or point-to-multipoint transmission device for fixed or
temporary-fixed (non-mobile) installations. The devices are subject to the following restrictions:
•Do not use external amplifiers to boost the power or overcome transmission system losses, unless
the specific amplifier/cable/antenna combination has expressly been authorized by the FCC.
•Cross-border transmissions are expressly prohibited, except with written permission from both the
FCC and the governing body of the neighboring country (Cofetel for Mexico; Industry Canada for
Canada).
•Use only parabolic dish antennas, directional flat-panel, or omni-directional antennas. No other
types of antennas are authorized. Parabolic dishes of either grid or solid type are allowed.
•Antenna gains between 9dBi and 37.9dBi are permitted.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC), United States
The device is allowed to be used provided it does not cause interference to other devices. It is not
guaranteed to provide protection against interference from other electronic and radio devices.
The system has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one of more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Shielded cables and I/O cords must be used for this equipment to comply with the relevant FCC
regulations.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved in writing by Exalt may void the user’s authority to
operate this equipment.
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This device must be professionally installed.
To comply with regulations, the output power of this device may need to be adjusted in accordance to
the associated transmission system. See RF Output Power Setting for details.
The antenna associated with this device shall be mounted in a location that is at least 10.5'/3.2m away
from humans that may be subject to long-term or continuous exposure.
Canada Compliance
When operating in the 4940–4990 MHz band, the ExtendAir eMIMO models (regulatory model name/
number eMIMO 100) are licensed-band products operating within RSS-111 of Industry Canada
regulations. This band is specifically reserved for Public Safety applications and related agencies, in
accordance with these regulations.
Transmitter power reduction may be required, depending on transmission system gains and losses, in
accordance with instructions found in this appendix.
When operating in the 5250-5850MHz bands, the ExtendAir eMIMO models (regulatory model name/
number eMIMO 100) operate under RSS-210 of Industry Canada regulations. Operation is subject to
the following conditions, unless express permission is granted by Industry Canada to operate in a
different manner:
•External amplifiers cannot be used to boost the power or to overcome transmission system losses,
unless the specific amplifier/cable/antenna combination is expressly authorized by Industry
Canada.
•Cross-border transmissions are expressly prohibited, except with written permission from both
Industry Canada and the governing body of the neighboring country (FCC for USA)
•Only parabolic dish antennas, directional flat-panel, or omni-directional antennas may be used. No
other types of antennas are authorized. Parabolic dishes of either grid or solid type are allowed.
•Antenna gains between 9dBi and 37.9dBi are permitted.
Industry Canada (IC), Canada
This Class B Digital apparatus meets all the requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing
Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numerique de la classe B respecte les exigences du Reglement sur le material broilleur du
Canada.
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1this device may not cause interference, and
2this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Antennas Supported in Canada
The ExtendAir eMIMO models (regulatory model name/number eMIMO 100) are designed to operate
with the antennas listed in Table 7 and Table 6, which have a maximum gain of 37.9dBi. Antennas not
included in the list or having a gain greater than 37.9dBi are strictly prohibited for use with this device.
The required antenna impedance is 50 Ohms.
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Europe and ITU Country Compliance
All of these permitted devices must be professionally installed. They can only be used as a point-to-
point or point-to-multipoint transmission device for fixed or temporary-fixed (non-mobile)
installations.
The ExtendAir eMIMO Series 50xx models operate under EN 301 893 and EN 302 502 rules as a
license-exempt device.
The ExtendAir eMIMO Series 50xx models comply with ETS 301 893 for the 5.3 and 5.47 GHz bands
for license-exempt use for most countries recognizing ETSI or ITU band assignments. This band is not
yet harmonized for all countries recognizing ETSI or ITU band assignments. These bands require
Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) and Transmitter Power Control (TPC) for radar-detection and
avoidance. There is a +30dBm EIRP limit applied to this band. Transmitter power must be adjusted
accordingly with respect to the RF cabling losses and antenna gains associated with each terminal.
The ExtendAir eMIMO Series 50xx models comply with ETS 302 502 for the 5.8 GHz band. This
band is not yet harmonized for all countries recognizing ETSI or ITU band assignments. Consult the
individual country regulations or your Exalt Communications representative for details. This band
requires DFS and TPC for radar-detection and avoidance. There is a +33dBm EIRP limit for use of the
10 MHz BW setting, and a +36dBm EIRP limit for use of the 20 MHz BW setting. Some countries
limit the EIRP to +5dBm for all bandwidths in this band.
All models comply with the requirements for CE Mark (EN 60950-1 and IEC 60950-1) and EMC (EN
301 489-17). No substitutions shall be made, and all wiring and grounding instructions contained in
this manual must be followed to ensure safety in accordance to the standards and local rules.
Note: Do not use external amplifiers to boost the power or overcome transmission system
losses, unless the specific amplifier/cable/antenna combination has expressly been
authorized by the specific country regulations. The output power must never exceed that
specified in Specifications.
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Regulatory Compliance–TBD
As of this printing, Exalt Communications, Inc. has approvals for the products that are covered by this
manual, as indicated in Table 8. If your application or country is not listed, check with your Sales
Representative for the current status.
Notations are as follows: indicates approved; () indicates in-process; * indicates consult Exalt
Communications for availability.
Table 8 Product Approvals (Exalt)
Country 4.9GHz 5.3GHz 5.4GHz 5.8GHz
Austria
Australia
Belgium
Brazil
Bulgaria
Canada
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Great Britain
Greece
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
Italy
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Mexico
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Netherlands
Norway
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Slovak Republic
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Thailand
UAE
United States
Table 8 Product Approvals (Exalt) (Continued)
Country 4.9GHz 5.3GHz 5.4GHz 5.8GHz
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EIRP Limits for the United States and Canada
EIRP for the USA and Canada
4940–4990 MHz Band
For ExtendAir eMIMO Series (regulatory model name/number eMIMO 100) operating within the
4940–4990 MHz band, the maximum EIRP allowed is +46dBm. The maximum output power of the
radio shall never exceed +20dBm.
The transmit power must be reduced from maximum by 1 dB for every 1dB that the antenna gain
exceeds 26dBi (including transmission system losses)
5250–5350 MHz Band
For operation within the 5250–5350 MHz band, the maximum EIRP is 30 dBm. The maximum output
of the radio is +21 dBm.
P = 30 – G + L
where:
5470–5725 MHz Band
For operation within the 5470–5725 MHz band, the maximum EIRP allowed is 30 dBm. The
maximum output power of the radio is +21 dBm.
P = 30 – G + L
where:
Note: The professional installer is responsible to ensure that RF output power is properly
adjusted to not exceed the regulatory limit.
P = Maximum transmitter output power of radio, in dBm.
G = Specified gain of antenna, in dBi, from 5250 to 5350 MHz.
L = Total transmission system losses of all elements between the radio’s RF connector and
the antenna’s RF connector (all cables, connectors, lightning suppressors), in dB, as
specified or measured between 5250 and 5350 MHz.
P = Maximum transmitter output power of radio, in dBm.
G = Specified gain of antenna, in dBi, from 5470 to 5725 MHz.
L = Total transmission system losses of all elements between the radio’s RF connector and the
antenna’s RF connector (all cables, connectors, lightning suppressors), in dB, as specified
or measured between 5470 and 5725 MHz.
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5725–5850 MHz Band
For operation within the 5725–5850 MHz band, the maximum EIRP allowed is 61.9 dBm. The
maximum output power of the radio is +28 dBm
P = 61.9 – G + L
where:
P = Maximum transmitter output power of radio, in dBm.
G = Specified gain of antenna, in dBi, from 5725 to 5850 MHz.
L = Total transmission system losses of all elements between the radio’s RF connector and
the antenna’s RF connector (all cables, connectors, lightning suppressors), in dB, as
specified or measured between 5725 and 5850 MHz.
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EIRP Limits for Australia
5470–5725 MHz Band
For ExtendAir eMIMO Series (regulatory model name/number eMIMO 100) models within the 5470–
5725 MHz band, the maximum EIRP allowed is 30 dBm. The maximum output power of the radio is
+21 dBm.
P = 30 – G + L
where:
5725–5850 MHz Band
For ExtendAir eMIMO Series (regulatory model name/number eMIMO 100) models within the 5725–
5850 MHz band, the maximum EIRP allowed is 36 dBm. The maximum output power of the radio is
+28 dBm.
P = 36 – G + L
where:
Note: The professional installer is responsible to ensure that RF output power is properly
adjusted to not exceed the regulatory limit.
Note: Australian regulations have a no-transmit band from 5600–5650 MHz, adjust the
transmitter to avoid this range.
P = Maximum transmitter output power of radio, in dBm.
G = Specified gain of antenna, in dBi, from 5470 to 5725 MHz.
L = Total transmission system losses of all elements between the radio’s RF connector and the
antenna’s RF connector (all cables, connectors, lightning suppressors), in dB, as specified
or measured between 5470 and 5725 MHz.
P = Maximum transmitter output power of radio, in dBm.
G = Specified gain of antenna, in dBi, from 5725 to 5850 MHz.
L = Total transmission system losses of all elements between the radio’s RF connector and the
antenna’s RF connector (all cables, connectors, lightning suppressors), in dB, as specified
or measured between 5725 and 5850 MHz.
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EIRP Limits for the European Union and ITU Countries
The countries that are covered by this Regulatory Domain are: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Ghana, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary,
Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Norway, Poland,
Portugal, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Netherlands, Switzerland, and Turkey.
•Use only parabolic dish antennas, directional flat-panel, or omni-directional antennas. No other
types of antennas are authorized. Parabolic dishes of either grid or solid type are allowed.
•Antenna gains between 9dBi and 37.9dBi are permitted.
50xx Series EIRP
Table 9 summarizes the maximum power by band and country for ExtendAir eMIMO Series radios.
5250–5350 MHz band
For all models within the 5250–5350 MHz band, the maximum EIRP is specified in Table 9. The
maximum output of the radio is +21 dBm.
P = ME – G + L
where:
5470–5725 MHz band
For all models within the 5470–5725 MHz band, the maximum EIRP allowed is specified in Table 9.
The maximum output power of the radio is +21 dBm.
P = ME – G + L
where:
Note: The professional installer is responsible to ensure that RF output power is properly
adjusted to not exceed the regulatory limit.
P = Maximum transmitter output power of radio, in dBm.
ME = Maximum EIRP, as specified in Table 9.
G = Specified gain of antenna, in dBi, from 5250 to 5350 MHz.
L = Total transmission system losses of all elements between the radio’s RF connector and
the antenna’s RF connector (all cables, connectors, lightning suppressors), in dB, as
specified or measured between 5250 and 5350 MHz.
P = Maximum transmitter output power of radio, in dBm.
ME = Maximum EIRP, as specified in Table 9.
G = Specified gain of antenna, in dBi, from 5470 to 5725 MHz.
L = Total transmission system losses of all elements between the radio’s RF connector and the
antenna’s RF connector (all cables, connectors, lightning suppressors), in dB, as specified
or measured between 5470 and 5725 MHz.
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5725–5850 MHz band
For all models within the 5725–5850 MHz band, the maximum transmit power with respect to specific
country EIRP regulations is determined based on the channel bandwidth. The EIRP power limit is
specified in Table 9. The ExtendAir eMIMO Series radios (regulatory model name/number eMIMO
100) maximum transmitter conducted power is +28 dBm. Use the following equation to determine the
maximum transmitter power for the radio:
P = ME – G + L
where:
P = Maximum transmitter output power of radio, in dBm.
ME = Maximum EIRP, as specified in Table 9.
G = Specified gain of antenna, in dBi, from 5725 to 5850 MHz.
L = Total transmission system losses of all elements between the radio’s RF connector and
the antenna’s RF connector (all cables, connectors, lightning suppressors), in dB, as
specified or measured between 5725 and 5850 MHz.
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Table 9 EU and ITU Country Specific EIRP Levels
Country Maximum EIRP 5.3 GHz band Maximum EIRP 5.4 GHz band Maximum EIRP 5.8 GHz band
(BW dependent)a
a. If the output power is designated as 33/36 dBm, the EIRP is limited to 33 dBm for 10 MHz bandwidth
transmissions and 36 dBm for 20 MHz bandwidth transmissions.
Austria 23 dBm 30 dBm 5 dBm
Belgium 30 dBm
Cyprus 23 dBm 30 dBm
Czech 23 dBm 30 dBm 33/36 dBm
Denmark 23 dBm 30 dBm 33/36 dBm
Estonia 23 dBm 30 dBm
Finland 23 dBm 30 dBm
France 23 dBm 30 dBm 33/36 dBm
Germany 23 dBm 30 dBm 33/36 dBm
Ghana 23 dBm 30 dBm 33/36 dBm
Great 23 dBm 30 dBm 33/36 dBm
Hungary 23 dBm 30 dBm 33/36 dBm
Iceland 23 dBm 30 dBm 33/36 dBm
Ireland 23 dBm 30 dBm 33/36 dBm
Italy 23 dBm 30 dBm 33/36 dBm
Liechtens 23 dBm 30 dBm 5 dBm
Lithuania 23 dBm 30 dBm 33/36 dBm
Luxembo 23 dBm 30 dBm
Netherla 23 dBm 30 dBm 33/36 dBm
Norway 23 dBm 30 dBm 33/36 dBm
Poland 23 dBm 30 dBm 33/36 dBm
Portugal 23 dBm 30 dBm 5 dBm
Romania 23 dBm 30 dBm 33/36 dBm
Slovak 23 dBm 30 dBm 5 dBm
Slovenia 23 dBm 30 dBm
Spain 23 dBm 30 dBm 33/36 dBm
Sweden 23 dBm 30 dBm 33/36 dBm
Switzerla 23 dBm 30 dBm 5 dBm
Turkey 23 dBm 30 dBm 33/36 dBm
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Declaration of Conformity to the R&TTE Directive
1999/5/EC
For 5 GHz radios, the following standards were applied:
•Radio: EN 301 893, EN 302 502
•EMC: EN 301 489-1, EN 301 489-17
•Safety: EN 60950-1, IEC 60950-1
The following CE mark is affixed to the product:
EU WEEE
Exalt is committed to meeting the requirements of the European Union’s Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive. The Directives require producers of electrical and electronic
equipment to finance the take-back for re-use or recycling of their products placed on the EU market
after 13 August 2005.
Exalt products that are within the scope of the Directives are labeled with a crossed-out "wheelie-bin"
symbol as required by the Directives. This indicates that the product was placed on the market after 13
August 2005 and that end-users should segregate the product from other wastes at end-of-life.
The WEEE Directives are being implemented in each of the 28 EU and European Economic Area
(EAA) countries through national legislation. This has resulted in considerable variation in the detailed
requirements across the EU, many of which require presence in the EU. As a result, Exalt’s WEEE
compliance approach is to require the distributors and/or resellers in the EU to comply with each
country’s national legislation by registration of the distributor or reseller as the producer and for the
reseller/distributor to carry out and fulfill the legislative requirements of each national compliance
scheme.
Below is the crossed out wheelie bin symbol as required by the WEEE Directive.
English: This equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Deutsch: Dieses Gerät entspricht den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den weiteren entsprecheneden Vorgaben der Richtlinie
1999/5/EU.
Dansk: Dette udstyr er i overensstemmelse med de væsentlige krav og andre relevante bestemmelser i Directiv 1999/5/EF.
Español: Este equipo cumple con los requisitos esenciales asi como con otras disposiciones de la Directive 1999/5/EC.
Français: Cet appareil est conforme aux exigencies essentialles et aux autres dispositions pertinantes de la Directive 1999/5/EC.
Íslenska: Þessi búnaður samrýmist lögboðnum kröfum og öðrum ákvæðum tilskipunar 1999/5/ESB.
Italiano: Questo apparato é conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed agli altri principi sanciti dalla Direttiva 1999/5/EC.
Nederlands: Deze apparatuur voldoet aan de belangrijkste eisen en andere voorzieningen van richtlijn 1999/5/EC.
Norsk: Dette utstyret er i samsvar med de grunnleggende krav og andre relevante bestemmelser i EU-directiv 1999/5/EC.
Português: Este equipamento satisfaz os requisitos essenciais e outras provisões da Directiva 1999/5/EC.
Suomalainen: Tämä laite täyttää direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleelliset vaatimukset ja on siinä asetettujen muidenkin ehtojen mukainen.
Svenska: Denna utrustning är i överensstämmelse med de väsentliga kraven och andra relevanta bestämmelser i Direktiv 1999/5/EC.
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EU RoHS
RoHS is the acronym used to refer to the European Union (EU) Directive 2002/95/EC on the
Restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.
Hazardous materials are those chemicals and substances that are legislatively, market, or customer
banned or restricted for use in products and/or manufacturing. There are six (6) RoHS substances:
lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), mercury (Hg), hexavalent chromium (Cr+6), polybrominated biphenyls
(PBB) and polybrominated diphenylethers (PBDE). Other countries may be introducing legislation
that results in similar restrictions of hazardous substances. Many Exalt products will continue to use
lead-based solder under the exemption allowed for network infrastructure equipment. Small amounts
of lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chromium, PBB, and PBDE can also be found in a few
electrical and electrical components.
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RMA Procedures Agreement
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USING THE EXALT PRODUCT WITH OR FOR WHICH THIS AGREEMENT IS
PROVIDED ("PRODUCT"), YOU ARE AGREEING TO ALL OF THE BELOW TERMS
AND CONDITIONS. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS,
YOU SHOULD NOT USE THE PRODUCT AND RETURN IT TO YOUR PLACE OF
PURCHASE. "YOU" MEANS THE LEGAL (END USER) ENTITY THAT PURCHASED
THE PRODUCT.
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that this Agreement is provided with or for (the "Hardware Product") will substantially
conform in all material respects to the relevant Exalt published specifications that apply at the
time of manufacture of such Hardware Product for one (1) year from the date of purchase of
Hardware Product by Purchaser (the "Warranty Period"). Purchaser may elect to extend the
Warranty Period by one additional year as set forth below. Proof-of-purchase in the form of
an invoice, payment of invoice, or delivery waybill must be supplied, if requested by Exalt, in
case of any dispute of warranty start date.
b. In the event Purchaser notifies Exalt during the Warranty Period of a defective Hardware
Product (material nonconformance with the published specifications), Exalt shall within the
Warranty Period, at its own option either: (A) use reasonable efforts to remedy any
reproducible Hardware Product defect covered by this limited warranty within a reasonable
period of time; (B) replace the defective Hardware Product with a functionally equivalent
product (repair parts and products may be either reconditioned or new, but, if reconditioned,
shall be of the same quality as new parts or products); or (C) if Exalt determines that it is
unable to repair or replace such Hardware Product, Exalt (or its applicable reseller) will refund
to Purchaser the amount actually paid by Purchaser for the applicable Hardware Product.
c. All replaced parts become the property of Exalt. Exalt may, at its sole option, refuse to accept
as defective any Hardware Product that (i) is subject to the exclusions set forth below; or (ii)
cannot be demonstrated to be defective by Exalt and Purchaser is unable to provide adequate
information describing how the Hardware Product failed. Such Hardware Product will, at
Purchaser's option and expense, either be: (a) returned to Purchaser in the state received, or (b)
repaired and returned to Purchaser. Repaired or replaced Hardware Product will be warranted
for the remainder of the original Warranty Period, but not less than ninety (90) days.
2Timely Registration May Extend Limited Hardware Warranty Period
Purchaser may elect to extend the one (1) year Warranty Period to a two (2) year Warranty Period
by registering the Hardware Product with Exalt within ninety (90) days of Hardware Product
purchase (all requested registration information must be provided in clear and accurate form
within such 90 day period). [Product registration may be performed by completing and submitting
the product registration form on www.exaltcom.com/ProductRegistration ]
3Limited Hardware Warranty Exclusions
This limited warranty will not apply to: (A) any Hardware Product that: (i) has been modified or
altered by any party other than Exalt; (ii) has been subject to accident, misuse, abnormal wear and
tear, neglect, or mistreatment; (iii) has been damaged during installation of the Hardware Product;
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(iv) has been damaged by the equipment or system with which the Hardware Product is used; (v)
has sustained damage to the Hardware Products' interface or power connectors; (vi) is determined
to be stolen; or (vii) has been damaged by fire, power changes, other hazards, or acts of God
(including without limitation lightning); or (B) any Software included in any such Hardware
Product (see Software License below). The warranty applies only to Hardware Products that can
be identified by the Exalt trademark, trade name, serial number or logo affixed to them. Exalt does
not warrant any Hardware Product that is not manufactured by, for, or with permission from Exalt.
The Hardware Products covered by this warranty are not consumer products and are not intended
for personal, family, or household purposes, nor are they intended for high-risk activities as
described in Section 5 below.
4Hardware Product RMA Procedures
A return material authorization (RMA) is required prior to returning Hardware Product to Exalt for
warranty or out-of-warranty repair/evaluation. As such, Purchaser must use the following
procedure:
a. Contact Exalt Customer Care, by phone at +1 408-688-0202 or USA Toll-Free at +1 877-
EXALT-01 (392-5801), or by e-mail at support@exaltcom.com, and request an RMA number.
Please be prepared to provide the serial number of the Hardware Product, the date of purchase,
and a description of the failure that is as complete as possible.
b. Pack the Hardware Product in its original container and packing or an equivalent.
c. Write the RMA number CLEARLY on the outside of the shipping box.
d. Cost of shipment to Exalt's authorized service center, taxes, duty, tariffs, risk of loss and
insurance charges to Exalt shall be borne by the Purchaser. During the Warranty Period, for
service of defects covered by this limited warranty, cost of return shipment and insurance
charges shall be borne by Exalt. For return shipment outside of the U.S., Purchaser shall be
responsible for duty, tariffs and any other re-importation costs. Exalt will select the carrier
and method/schedule of shipment. Purchaser may expedite return shipments, upon request, at
its own expense.
PRODUCTS RETURNED WITHOUT A DULY ISSUED RMA NUMBER WILL BE
RETURNED TO PURCHASER AT PURCHASER'S EXPENSE.
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THE CONDITIONS AND OTHER TERMS SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT ARE IN
LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, CONDITIONS AND OTHER TERMS WHETHER
EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, REGARDING THE PRODUCT (HARDWARE
PRODUCT AND SOFTWARE) AND ANY SERVICES PROVIDED BY EXALT, AND
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OR THAT YOUR USE OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR
FREE. NO WARRANTIES ARE MADE BY EXALT'S SUPPLIERS OR LICENSORS.
EXCEPT FOR THE ABOVE EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE HARDWARE
PRODUCT, THE CONDITIONS AND OTHER TERMS STATED HEREIN, THE
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PRODUCT IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND WITH ALL FAULTS. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO
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MANUFACTURED OR INTENDED FOR USE OR RESALE AS ONLINE CONTROL
EQUIPMENT IN HAZARDOUS ENVIRONMENTS REQUIRING FAIL-SAFE
PERFORMANCE, SUCH AS IN THE OPERATION OF NUCLEAR FACILITIES,
AIRCRAFT NAVIGATION OR COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, AIR TRAFFIC
CONTROL, DIRECT LIFE SUPPORT MACHINES OR WEAPONS SYSTEMS, IN
WHICH THE FAILURE OF THE PRODUCT COULD LEAD DIRECTLY TO DEATH,
PERSONAL INJURY, OR SEVERE PHYSICAL OR ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE.
EXALT AND ITS SUPPLIERS AND LICENSORS SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM ANY
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR ANY HIGH-RISK USES
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exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable license to use the Software that comes with the
Product, if any is provided as part of the Product, only as part of the normal operation, use and
maintenance of the Hardware Product for which the Software was provided. You may make
back-up copies of such Software. You shall not otherwise copy, distribute or alter the
Software. Furthermore, except to the extent allowed by applicable law if located in the
European Union, and then only with prior written notice to Exalt, You shall not disassemble or
reverse engineer the Software in whole or in part or authorize others to do so. No rights to
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Party Licenses are listed in the document "EXALT COMMUNICATIONS, INC. THIRD
PARTY SOFTWARE AND THIRD PARTY LICENSES USED WITH CERTAIN EXALT
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PRODUCTS" available through the Web user interface application provided with this product.
Except as Exalt may otherwise inform You in writing, the Third Party License gives You at
least the license rights granted above in Section 6(a), and may provide additional license rights
as to the Third Party Software, but only with respect to the particular Third Party Software to
which the Third Party License applies. SUCH THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED
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Product(s).
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created hereunder.
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consent, and then only in compliance with all requirements of applicable law, including but
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b. For purchase by or on behalf of governmental entities (including federal, state or provincial,
and local), the governmental entity's rights in any technical data and software in the Products
include only those rights customarily provided to the public as defined in Exalt's standard
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displaying or disclosing of the Exalt Software by a governmental entity shall be governed
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of Exalt, which confidential information includes the Software. Purchaser agrees: (i) to hold the
confidential information in confidence using the same degree of care that it uses to protect its own
confidential information of similar importance, but not less than a reasonable degree of care, (ii)
not to make use of confidential information other than as contemplated by this Agreement, and
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Purchaser's obligations with respect to confidentiality do not apply to information which: (i)
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Purchaser, or (ii) was in Purchaser's possession prior to disclosure by Exalt.
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Any act in derogation of the foregoing shall be null and void, and You will remain obligated under
this Agreement. This Agreement shall benefit and be binding upon the parties to this Agreement
and their respective permitted successors and assigns. The waiver or failure of either party to
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Index
A
access filtering 34
Administration Settings page 33
administrator privileges 29
AES License key 36
Antenna Gain parameter 38
Antenna Type parameter 38
antennas
alignment 25, 66
Canada 76
mounting 22
indoor 25
mounting height 5
site preparation considerations 5
transmission line 23
troubleshooting 66
B
back-to-back bench test 6, 69
back-to-back bench test configuration 69
Band parameter 37
Bandwidth parameter 36, 37
browsers 28
C
cables
Ethernet (CAT5e) 7
RF 5
troubleshooting
improper RF cable termination 65
Channel parameter 37
CLI 27
main menu 27
connections
RSL Sync 55
sync distribution accessory 55
Two-radio pin Internal Sync Out/In 55
connectors 20
GPS/RSL 20
Power/Ethernet 20, 55
Current RSL field 41
D
date and time 33
DC power source 21
dimensions 47
E
effective isotropic radiated power (EIRP) 8
Endpoint Identifier 36
Endpoint Identifier parameter 37
Ethernet connectors 55
Ethernet interface 53
F
factory default settings 35
fade margin 5, 67
files
default configuration file 35
flywheeling 14
frame length See TDD frame
frequency
center 5
G
GPS/RSL connector 20
GPS/RSL LED 21
grounding 66
GUI
Administration Settings page 33
browsers supported 28
description 28
IP address (default) 28
log in 28
login privileges 29
Performance page 41
Radio A configuration 28
Radio Information page 32
Reset page 44
VLAN page 39
H
hub 11
I
interfaces
Ethernet 53
power 53
RF 53
interference profile 5
Internal Sync Out/In (two-radio pin connec-
tion) 55
IP address 36
IP address conflicts 28
IP address subnet 28
IP settings 7
L
LEDs
ETH2 or ETH3 21
GPS/RSL 21
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Power/ETH1 21
License Key 34
lightning arrestor 5
lightning arrestors 25
link 5
orientation 8
RF link testing 7
synchronization 8
Link Distance parameter 38
link margin 67
Link Name parameter 36
link parameters 30
login names 29
login privileges 29
M
Minimum RSL field 41
mounting
hardware 19
multi-link network 11
multipath 64
multipath propagation 65
N
noise profile 5
O
offset timing 13
P
passwords 7, 29, 36
path obstruction 66
performance degradation 64
Performance page 41
Power connector 55
power interface 53
Power/Ethernet connector 20
R
radio
default settings 9
grounding 66
initiation tasks 17
installation tasks 17
mounting 5, 19
rebooting 44
Radio A 9
Radio A configuration 6
radio configuration 6
Radio Information page 32
Radio Name parameter 35
Radio Transmission Status parameter 37
Radio Transmit Power parameter 38
receiver threshold 5
record keeping 18
regulatory requirements
EIRP 81
USA 75
repeater 11
Reset page 44
RF connector termination 21
RF Frequency parameter 36
RF interface 53
RF interference 65
RF lightning arrestor 25
RF output power 8
RSL 8
current RSL readings 41
monitor for performance 64
RSL Sync 55
RSL voltage 26
S
safety 71
shipping box contents 6
site preparation 5
SNMP 15
specifications 47
sync distribution accessory 55
sync source 14
synchronization 10
system latency 5
system performance 41
system settings
Current BER field 41
grounding 66
Minimum RSL field 41
system specifications 48
T
T1/E1 2&4 LED 21
TDD factors 8
TDD frame length 5
Telnet menu 27
Telnet session 27
testing 69
back-to-back bench 6
threshold 70
threshold testing 70
time division duplex (TDD) SeeTDD frame
timing, offset 13
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