METRIC SYSTEMS 50911-U TVWS Fixed Wireless Networking Radio System User Manual RAPTORXR VERSION 1 10
METRIC SYSTEMS CORPORATION TVWS Fixed Wireless Networking Radio System RAPTORXR VERSION 1 10
RAPTORXR USER MANUAL REV. 1.6 10 October 2017 GENERAL USE
REV. 1.10 05/02/17 [RAPTORXR USER MANUAL VERSION 1.10] May 2, 2017 FCC Regulatory Information 2ABCU-50911-U FCC ID: 2ABCU-507391P-U This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Part 15 TV Band Device Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the rules for TV bands devices, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These rules are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference. 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. 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 or more of the following measures: (1) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. (2) Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. (3) Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. (4) Consult the manufacturer, dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation. To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, for fixed configurations, a separation distance of at least 40 cm must be maintained between the antenna of this device and all persons. This device must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter LEGAL NOTICE The information contained herein is the property of Metric Systems Corporation (“MSC”) and is supplied without liability for errors or omissions. No part of this document may be reproduced, in any form, except as authorized by contract or other written permission from the owner. Any brand name and product names included in this manual are trademarks, registered trademarks, or trade names of their respective holders. The contents of this document are current as of the date of publication. MSC reserves the right to change the contents without prior notice. The publication of information in this document does not imply freedom from patent or other rights of MSC or others. 2016 Metric Systems Corporation. All rights reserved. The MSC logo is a trademark of Metric Systems Corporation. RaptorXR is a trademark of Metric Systems Corporation. 2|Page [RAPTORXR USER MANUAL VERSION 1.10] May 2, 2017 Open Source License Information Per the terms of your Metric Systems Limited Hardware Warranty, Software License, and RMA Procedures Agreement with Metric Systems Corporation., certain Third Party Software may be provided with and as part of the MSC products provided to you, and any such Third Party Software files provided are governed by the terms of their separate Third Party Licenses, which licenses give you at least the license rights licensed to you in the MSC End User Agreement and may give you 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. The MSC Products may include or be bundled with some or all of the following third party software. Copies of the copyright notices and license agreements for any or all of these may be requested by contacting MSC support at email: info@metricsystems.com. Open Source Code License Agreement Website Patents The RaptorXR employs techniques and methods incorporated in Metric Systems Corporation’s U.S. and Canadian patents listed below. The use of this technology provides the user with a robust and versatile system to meet the stringent requirements of a dynamic frequency allocation broadband wireless system. ITEM S/N 6,952,563US Method and apparatus for adaptively setting frequency channels in a multipoint wireless networking system 7,013,345US Method and apparatus for wireless networking 7,089,014US Wireless communication system control apparatus and method 2,417,931CA Method and Apparatus for Adaptively Setting 2,444,643CA Method and Apparatus for Wireless Networking 2,444,805CA Wireless Communication System Control 3|Page TITLE [RAPTORXR USER MANUAL VERSION 1.10] May 2, 2017 BLANK 4|Page [RAPTORXR USER MANUAL VERSION 1.10] May 2, 2017 RaptorXR User Manual Part Number 50739.1.P Series TABLE OF CONTENTS LEGAL NOTICE .............................................................................................................. 2 Open Source License Information ................................................................................... 3 Patents ............................................................................................................................ 3 Table of Contents ............................................................................................................ 5 List of Figures and Tables ............................................................................................... 5 Revision History .............................................................................................................. 9 Standard Hardware One (1) Year Warranty .................................................................. 10 1.1 Manual Overview........................................................................................................................ 13 1.2 Documentation Conventions ....................................................................................................... 14 1.3 Abbreviations and Terminology ................................................................................................. 15 RaptorXR Overview .................................................................................................. 17 2.1 System Benefits .......................................................................................................................... 17 2.2 Operational Capabilities.............................................................................................................. 18 2.3 Operating and Technical Specifications...................................................................................... 18 Figure 1.1: Basic RaptorXR Point-to-Point Backhaul Configuration ..................................................... 19 2.4 GETTING STARTED .............................................................................................. 31 3.1 The RaptorXR Hardware Suite ..................................................................................................... 24 EXAMPLE.................................................................................................................................. 31 Accessing VHF/UHF TV Band Spectrum ................................................................ 34 4.1 To access the Registration page insert the IP address: 192.168.1.1 .......................................... 34 4.2 Insert required device and location information. Click Registration. ......................................... 34 4.3 Upon a successful registration a list of available White Space channels will be returned.......... 34 4.4 Select the appropriate TV channel to complete registration and activate the Tx subsystem ..... 34 5|Page [RAPTORXR USER MANUAL VERSION 1.10] May 2, 2017 The remaining sections will describe in detail the Registration process. The RaptorXR 4.5 Database Registration Engine will automatically validate and re-register the unit every 24 hours. ....... 34 RaptorXR Network Design Process .......................................................................... 35 The major new elements in designing with White Space spectrum are: .................................. 35 5.1 Operating Channel Selection via an on-line secure database...................................................... 35 5.2 Need to evaluate and predict link performance using an RF System Planning application, ...... 35 5.3 RaptorXR certified radios, as shipped, are not pre-configured to operate at any channel .......... 35 5.4 Tools Needed: ............................................................................................................................. 35 5.5 Step 1:DETERMINE LAT/LONG ............................................................................................. 36 5.6 Step 2: Selecting Available Channels to Use (using an RF Planning Tool) ............................... 37 5.7 Step 3: Manually Setting Full Duplex Data Rate ........................................................................ 38 5.8 System Margin Examples ........................................................................................................... 40 5.9 Link Budget Calculation ............................................................................................................. 40 5.10 System Margin Table .................................................................................................................. 43 5.11 Antennas ..................................................................................................................................... 44 5.12 Transmission System (Transmission Line + EMP Protectors) ................................................... 44 RaptorXR Data Base Registration ............................................................................ 45 6.1 Configuration and Registration Instructions Prior to Deployment ............................................. 46 6.2 Procedure for Unregistering a RaptorXR and Relocating to Another Location ........................... 48 6.3 Instructions for Checking Available Channels using the Google Spectrum Database or the Spectrum Bridge Database. ..................................................................................................................... 49 6.4 The RaptorXR TV Band Device (TVBD) has two status modes: “Unregistered” and “Registered”. ........................................................................................................................................... 51 6.5 Unregistered mode: ..................................................................................................................... 51 6.6 Registered mode: ........................................................................................................................ 51 6.7 Radio Transmission: ................................................................................................................... 51 6.8 To change any information after registration .............................................................................. 52 6.9 Completing the RaptorXR Registration Form .............................................................................. 53 6.10 Registering the RaptorXR ............................................................................................................. 54 6.11 Upon a Successful Registration: ................................................................................................. 56 6.12 Unregistering the RaptorXR ......................................................................................................... 57 6.13 Appendix 1 Communications Protocol between the TVBD and the Certified FCC Database ... 59 6.14 Provisioning RaptorXR Radios:.................................................................................................. 64 6|Page [RAPTORXR USER MANUAL VERSION 1.10] May 2, 2017 Customer Service ................................................................................................... 65 7.1 RMA PROCEDURE ................................................................................................................... 65 Technical Appendices............................................................................................. 67 8.1 Appendix A: RaptorXR Recommended Antenna Specification Sheets...................................... 67 8.2 Appendix B ................................................................................................................................. 70 7|Page [RAPTORXR USER MANUAL VERSION 1.10] May 2, 2017 List of Figures and Tables FIGURE 1.1 BASIC RAPTORXR POINT TO POINT BACKHAUL CONFIGURATIONL .................. 19 FIGURE 1.A 5 MHZ WAVEFORM………………………………………… ......... ………………………….22 FIGURE 1.2 SINGLE LINK SYSTEM (FRONT VIEW).......................................................................... 24 FIGURE 1.3 SINGLE LINK SYSTEM (REAR VIEW) ............................................................................ 27 FIGURE 1.4 SINGLE LINK DIVERSITY SYSTEM (REAR VIEW) ...................................................... 27 FIGURE 1.5 RAPTORXR DUAL LINK SYSTEM (FRONT VIEW) ..................................................... 28 FIGURE 1.6 DUAL LINK CONFIGURATION ....................................................................................... 28 FIGURE 1.7 DUAL LINK SYSTEM (REAR VIEW) ............................................................................... 29 FIGURE 1.8 EXAMPLE: TOPOLOGICAL PROFILE CARBELLA/PINECREST ................................. 33 FIGURE 1.9 EXAMPLE: POINT-TO-POINT PROFILE PINECREST/CARBELLA ............................. 33 FIGURE 1.10 EXAMPLE: POINT-TO-POINT PROFILE CARBELLA/PINECREST ........................... 33 FIGURE 1.11 GOOGLE SPECTRUM DATABASE ................................................................................ 37 FIGURE 1.12 EXAMPLE: VHF SYSTEM GAIN AND MARGIN .......................................................... 41 FIGURE 1.13 EXAMPLE: UHF SYSTEM GAIN AND MARGIN .......................................................... 42 FIGURE 1.14 RAPTORXR SET UP CONFIGURATION FOR REGISTRATION ................................. 50 FIGURE 1.15 REGISTRATION FORM ................................................................................................... 53 FIGURE 1.16 REGISTERING THE RAPTORXR .................................................................................... 54 FIGURE 1.17:RECOMMENDED DEPOT CONFIGURATION FOR SYSTEM TESTING ................... 61 FIGURE 1.18 EXAMPLE OF AVAILABLE CHANNELS PER GOOGLE WHITE SPACE DATABASE ........ 62 FIGURE 1.19 EXAMPLE OF AVAILABLE CHANNELS PER GOOGLE WHITE SPACE DATABASE ........ 63 FIGURE 2 RMA FORM..……………………………………………………………………………..….66 TABLE 1: EXAMPLE OF AVAILABLE CHANNELS PER GOOGLE .................................................. 36 TABLE 2: SINGLE CHANNEL USEFUL DATA RATES....................................................................... 38 TABLE 3: CARRIER NOISE VS USEFUL DATA RATES..................................................................... 39 TABLE 4: SYSTEM MARGIN TABLE .................................................................................................... 43 TABLE 5:FREQUENCY RANGE/ VHF TV CHANNELS ...................................................................... 58 TABLE 6:FREQUENCY RANGE/ UHF TV CHANNELS ...................................................................... 58 8|Page [RAPTORXR USER MANUAL VERSION 1.10] May 2, 2017 Revision History DATE OF REVISION REVISION LETTER DESCRIPTION OF CHANGES PAGES CHANGED 09/30/14 Rev.1.06.2 BETA MANUAL RELEASE 03/3/15 Rev.1.07A NEW MANUAL UPDATE ALL 04/30/15 Rev. 1.07B UPDATE ALL 07/01/15 Rev. 1.08 UPDATE ALL 10/5/16 Rev. 1.09 UPDATE ILLUSTRATIONS etc ALL 04/28/17 Rev.1.10 FCC UPDATE ALL 9|Page [RAPTORXR USER MANUAL VERSION 1.10] May 2, 2017 Metric Systems Corporation (MSC) Standard Hardware One (1) Year Warranty LIMITED WARRANTY 1. WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS AND FOR HOW LONG: MSC warrants the communications product, including original equipment ("Product"), against material defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of sale. MSC will, at its option, and at no charge, either repair the Product (with new or reconditioned parts); replace it with the same or equivalent Product (using new or reconditioned Product). Repaired or replaced Product is warranted for the balance of the original applicable warranty period. All replaced parts of the Product shall become the property of MSC. This warranty is extended by MSC to the original end user, and is not assignable or transferable to any other party. This is the complete warranty for the Product manufactured by MSC. MSC assumes no obligations or liability for additions or modifications to this warranty unless made in writing and signed by an officer of MSC. Unless made in a separate written agreement between MSC and the original end user purchaser, MSC does not warrant the installation, maintenance or on-going service of the Product. MSC cannot be responsible in any way for any ancillary equipment not furnished by MSC which is attached to or used in connection with the Product, or for operation of the Product with any ancillary equipment and all such equipment is expressly excluded from this warranty. Because each system which may use the Product is unique, MSC disclaims liability for range, coverage, or operation of the system as a whole under this warranty. 2. GENERAL PROVISIONS: This warranty sets forth the full extent of MSC's responsibilities regarding the Product. Repair or replacement at MSC's option, is the exclusive remedy. THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES. 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B) Defects or damage from Acts of War, misuse, accident, water, neglect, lightning or EMP damage, or any other natural causes. C) Defects or damage from improper configuration, testing, operation, maintenance, installation, alteration, modification, or adjustment. D) Breakage or damage to RF or IT components such as radios, transceivers, duplexers, transmission lines, routers, hubs, switches, etc., unless caused directly by defects in material workmanship. E) A Product subjected to unauthorized Product modifications, dis-assemblies or repairs (including, without limitation, the addition to the Product of non-MSC supplied equipment) which adversely affect performance of the Product or interfere with MSC's normal warranty inspection and testing of the Product to verify any warranty claim. F) Product which has had the serial number removed or made illegible. G) Freight costs to and from the repair depot. H) Illegal or unauthorized alteration of the software/firmware in the Product which prevents it from functioning in accordance with MSC's published specifications or with the safety regulations or FCC type acceptance labeling in effect for the Product at the time the Product was initially distributed from MSC. I) Scratches or other cosmetic damage to Product surfaces that does not affect the operation of the Product. J) That the software in the Product will meet the purchaser's requirements or that the operation of the software will be uninterrupted or error-free. K) Normal and customary wear and tear. 5. GOVERNING LAW In the case of a Product sold in the United States, this Warranty is governed by the laws of the State of California. 6. 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The depreciation will be an equal amount per year over the lifetime of the Product or its parts as established by MSC. 11 | P a g e [RAPTORXR USER MANUAL VERSION 1.10] May 2, 2017 MSC will have no liability with respect to any claim of patent infringement which is based upon the combination of the Product or its parts furnished hereunder with software, apparatus or devices not furnished by MSC, nor will MSC have any liability for the use of ancillary equipment or software not furnished by MSC which is attached to or used in connection with the Product. The foregoing states the entire liability of MSC with respect to infringement of patents by the Product or any its parts thereof. Laws in the United States and other countries preserve for MSC certain exclusive rights for copyrighted MSC software such as the exclusive rights to reproduce in copies and distribute copies of such MSC software. MSC software may be used in only the Product in which the software was originally embodied and such software in such Product may not be replaced, copied, distributed, modified in any way, or used to produce any derivative thereof. No other use including, without limitation, alteration, modification, reproduction, distribution, or reverse engineering of such software or exercise of rights in such MSC software is permitted. No license is granted by implication, estoppel or otherwise under MSC patent rights or copyrights. 12 | P a g e [RAPTORXR USER MANUAL VERSION 1.10] May 2, 2017 1 Introduction 1.1 Manual Overview This manual provides the professional telecommunications engineer and installer with the required information and procedures necessary to successfully design, deploy and operate a RaptorXR White Space Broadband Radio network. This Manual is organized into eight (8) sections: 1. Manual Overview- preview, documentation conventions, terminology 2. RaptorXR Overview of the hardware, embedded capabilities and tools to allow you to design, deploy and operate RaptorXR White Space Radio equipment. 3. Getting Started 4. Accessing VHF/UHF TV Band Spectrum 5. RaptorXR Network Design Process6. Database Registration This section will show how to determine what TV band channels are available to support your network application and how each RaptorXR is registered with the FCC via RaptorXR’s certified database supplier to operate on available channels 7. Customer Service – RMA procedures 8. Technical Appendices 8.1 Appendix A – Antenna specification sheets 8.2 Appendix B – 8.2.1 FCC SDR Request Information 8.2.2 RaptorXR UHF Band Plan Table 8.2.3 Minimum Signal Requirements 8.2.4 Technical Overview/Theory of Operations 13 | P a g e [RAPTORXR USER MANUAL VERSION 1.10] May 2, 2017 1.2 Documentation Conventions Description Italic ‘Single quotes’ “Double quotes” Underline Bold (Text in parenthesis) *Asterisk text 14 | P a g e Represents Specify something Field name Reference to new term Definition For emphasis Additional clarification Special note Example Registration mode ‘Register Device’ "Channel List” UHF - Ultra High Frequency Then before you … (The red field) *Registration requires a name [RAPTORXR USER MANUAL VERSION 1.10] May 2, 2017 1.3 Abbreviations and Terminology Abbreviation Available channel Base Station Conductive Output Power Limit CR Duplex Band Split Channel Spectrum EIRP EIRP for less congested areas FCC Database Provider Fixed Device Fixed Station Antenna Requirements Full Duplex GI Half Duplex Independent White Space Database Providers Operating Channels OTA 15 | P a g e Definition A channel which is not being used by an authorized service and is acceptable for use by the RaptorXR at its geographic location. The RaptorXR unit that accesses the FCC Database. Average power output of the RaptorXR into a 50Ω load as measured over a 6 MHz bandwidth Code Rate- defines error correction level 602 MHz Low Band channels: 14-34; 473-595 High Band channels: 40-51; 626 629-698 MHz Effective Isotropic Radiated Power - defined as conductive power + antenna gain in dBi. The maximum EIRP of a fixed White Space device is 36 dBm. Geographic areas where at least half of the TV channels are unused. In these areas EIRP is 40 dBm (10 Watts). An FCC certified vendor that provides White Space equipment with registration services and geographically available operating channels. A White space device that transmits and/or receives signals at a specific fixed location, using available channels from an authorized White Space database. Transmit antenna height shall not exceed 98.4’ (30 m) above ground level A wireless protocol that uses two independent channels for simultaneous two way communications. Guard Interval- a short time between packets A wireless protocol that uses a single wireless or dual wireless channels to communicate with another station, e.g. Tx on VHF or channel 13; Rx on UHF channel 14. Several firms provide RaptorXR registration and database services. These firms provide secure, local channel availability information over the course of a 24 hour availability period where channel availability is re-checked. If a channel becomes unavailable the RaptorXR will automatically relocate to an available channel. Channels used by the RaptorXR Over the Air [RAPTORXR USER MANUAL VERSION 1.10] May 2, 2017 OTAP PAWS RaptorXR Network Initiation Remote Station Receive Diversity Mode Option Registration Fee Simplex Spectrum Sensing System Planning Software System Margin TDD TVWS Over the Air Programming Protocol to Access White Space Databases The process by which RaptorXR devices send encrypted control parameters to one or networked RaptorXRs to initiate communication. RaptorXR unit that accesses the internet through a designated Base Station RaptorXR Diversity Mode Option provides extended range and reliability in highly reflective environments, e.g. mountainous and urban areas. The diversity mode provides a nominal 5 dB overall system improvement. A nominal Registration Fee is required per White Space device. This fee is paid directly to the Database Supplier, e.g. Google, Microsoft, Spectrum Bridge, Iconectiv, etc. See section 4 for more information. A wireless protocol that transmits while the other side listens. Streaming video is a “most-ofthe time” transmit protocol The patented process by which the RaptorXR scans available channels for noise, signal quality and other White Space systems. RF Propagation simulation software is a highly recommended prediction model to simulate and verify path and performance expectations. Radio Mobile uses the irregular terrain model. A systems design allowance in dB to allow reliable operation Time Division Duplex; a media access protocol that subdivides an epoch of time, i.e. a second, into discreet elements to transmit or receive information packets (TV band devices) An FCC term denoting a wireless device which operates in unlicensed TV band spectrum Television Bands VHF TV channels 2-4 (54-72 MHz), 5-6 (76-88 MHz), 713 (174-216 MHz); UHF TV Channels 14-36 (470-611 MHz) and Channels 38-51 (614-698 MHz) White Space VHF or UHF TV channels that are no longer in use in a given geographical area and are available for unlicensed use. 16 | P a g e [RAPTORXR USER MANUAL VERSION 1.10] May 2, 2017 2 RaptorXR Overview RaptorXR is an unlicensed broadband full-duplex Tx/Rx Fixed Wireless Networking Radio System operating in what the FCC calls White Space spectrum. This spectrum spans the 14 to 35 and 40-51 high VHF TV channels 7-13 (174 MHz-216 MHz) and authorized UHF channels 14-51 (470 MHz-698 MHz). The primary technical mission of the RaptorXR suite is to provide reliable backhaul and edge network transport applications in a wide variety of urban and rural environments. The RaptorXR features an adaptive suite of robust OFDM transmit modulation formats to maximize user throughput. MSC offers a variety of antenna types to support Omni, Sector and Directional applications. With the appropriate approved antenna the maximum FCC EIRP transmit power limit of 36 dBmdBm (4 Watts) is attainable. While in the 12-13 Rx mode, higher gain antennas can provide additional Rx gain to extend range and coverage area. 2.1 System Benefits Combining operation in White Space spectrum with the RaptorX (Half-Duplex Radio) provides the following benefits and capabilities as compared with microwave-based systems operating in the 900 MHz, 2.4 and 5.8 GHz bands. 17 | P a g e Extended Range: up to 4 times further reach than 2.4 GHz; 16 times the reach of 5.8 GHz systems Through foliage: RaptorXR links can penetrate through treed areas with much less attenuation than 2.4 and 5.8 GHz systems. Non-Line-of-Sight and beyond horizon: RaptorXR systems offer superior operation in highly reflective and refractive environments. Superior outdoor to indoor and indoor operation: RaptorXR offers extraordinary outdoor to indoor transmission capability and outstanding in-structure connectivity due to lower through wall attenuation. These characteristics make the RaptorXR an ideal system solution for a variety of outdoor and indoor backhaul transport needs, including: o Fiber to last mile requirements o Forested small cell backhaul o Cable TV to sub-division transport o T1 backup links o Critical fault-tolerant and redundant backup links o Easily deployable Carrier Class Wifi within building and challenging terrain situations. The superior propagation and broadband capabilities of the RaptorXR offers operators and end-users new and enhanced revenue opportunities. [RAPTORXR USER MANUAL VERSION 1.10] May 2, 2017 2.2 Operational Capabilities Maximum legal EIRP (nominally 36 dBm; 40 dBm in remote areas) support for both VHF high band channels (7 to 13) and UHF channels; High system margin supports VHF and UHF operation to extended distances Manually or dynamically-adaptable full-duplex payload rates of 6 to 31 mbps+; Diversity Option (DIV.1): provides an additional system gain up to 4 dB; SafariView: RaptorXR’s integrated HTML-based systems Operations, Administration and Maintenance (OAM) application is accessible via front Ethernet ports, local short-range secure wireless connection, or remotely, using a standard web browser (Mozilla, Safari, Apple 4, Internet Explorer); User-configurable to support:● multiple network and link topologies;● single channel point-to-point,● multiple-channel point-to-point,● chained point-to-point relay links,● ad hoc-based mesh nets and ●point-to-multipoint; Scalable Bandwidth to take advantage of Multiple Channel operation. (See Figure 1.4) two or more available White Space channels can be bonded (channel aggregation) to increase link payload capacity and provide high-link reliability via spatial diversity; Two-channel frequency and spatial diversity provides superior operation in urban or natural clutter environments. Output power adjustable from 0 to 25 dBm 2.3 Operating and Technical Specifications GENERAL Standard Frequency Range VHF-High-Band (P/N RaptorXR 50739.1.P.174) UHF Low-Band (P/N RaptorXR 50739.1.P.470) UHF High-Band (P/N 50739.1.P.620) 174-216 MHz 470-602 470-599 MHz Low Band Model 626-698 629-698 MHz High Band Model Frequency Tuning Steps 1 kHz Unit Weight: Single Shelf: 6.88 lbs. (3.12 kg) Shipping Weight Single Shelf: 10.2 lbs. (4.63 kg) Dimensions: 14.2 in. D x19 in.W x 1.78 in.H (360.6 mm x 428.6 mm x 45.2 mm) Operating Temperature Standard: -10°C to +65°C 18 | P a g e [RAPTORXR USER MANUAL VERSION 1.10] May 2, 2017 Can be set either manually or automatically. See Section 5 for details Over-the-Air Data Rates MINIMUM Rx SPECIFICATIONS (6 MHz Tx Bandwidth) (Also see Full Table page 24) Modulation Mode Signal Level (dBm) Minimum Required C/N (dB) Over-the-Air (OTA) Full-Duplex Link Rate (Mbps) 4 QAM - OFDM -91 3.1 11.62 16 QAM – OFDM -84 9.1 20.74 64 QAM – OFDM -76 18 31.10 Adjacent channel rejection (6 MHz channel VHF/UHF) >40 dB (100 kHz off-channel) Average conductive RF power output per 6 MHz channel VHF: 23 dBm UHF: 25 dBm Base Station 1 RaptorXR WS Digital Radio Full-Duplex Link Remote Station 1 RaptorXR WS Digital Radio Local LAN / Subnet Figure 1.1: Basic RaptorXR Point-to-Point Backhaul Configuration 19 | P a g e [RAPTORXR USER MANUAL VERSION 1.10] May 2, 2017 POWER AC Input Maximum Power Consumption: 110/240 V AC 50/60 Hz 60 Watts SECURITY Encryption 128/256-bit Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) Authorization and Accounting Protects against unauthorized administration/maintenance and over-the-air access Multi-factor authentication. Remote access token-based authentication Integrated firewall and Information Assurance tools System access/authentication capabilities System access/authentication capabilities NETWORK ARCHITECTURE VLAN Supports multiple laws; static and dynamic System Integrity Logs Firewall Robust rule support and encrypted download Dynamic ad hoc network Adaptive, self-forming, self-healing network Network Size Limited only by available RF channels Network capabilities/single channel Point-to-point, point-to-multipoint and mesh Network capabilities/ dual channel Point-to-point, multipoint, and mesh Maintenance/diagnostics Network timing Over-the-air programming, integrated web-based administration, monitoring and reconfiguration System, security, authentication, information flow, traffic monitoring and intrusion detection. Multiple network timing protocol options (NTP) FREQUENCY STABILITY Internal ±1.5 ppm STANDARD ANTENNA INTERFACES Common Tx/Rx antenna ANTENNAS Directional, Omni or Sector System logs 20 | P a g e [RAPTORXR USER MANUAL VERSION 1.10] May 2, 2017 2.3.1 Optional System Features DESCRIPTION FEATURES Diversity Option P/N: DIV.1 GPS Location and Frequency Stabilization Options P/N: GPS.1 Separate Tx and Rx antennas support the RaptorXR capability for spatial and frequency diversity configuration. Provides up to 6 dB of system margin for extended range and reliability in difficult NLOS urban and rural applications. Provides the user with the ability to automatically and accurately provide the database provider with site location within ±50 meters and altitude. Enables provider a highly stable frequency reference to the RaptorXR’s RF subsystem to enable single channel use for outbound broadcast and critical time of arrival applications. 2.3.2 Factory Default Configurations FACTORY CONFIGURATION BASE Low Band 473/14 REMOTE High Band 629/40 629/40 473/14 4 QAM (QPSK) 3.110 6.220 4 QAM (QPSK) 3.110 6.220 Code Rate (CR) 1/2 1/2 Guard Interval (GI) Maximum Conducted Power Output (dBm) EIRP (dBm) with 10.15 dBi Output Power to Antenna Adjusted antenna toTxmeet Maximum Allowable EIRP PASSWORD 1/4 20 6-7 1/4 20 6-7 Units Tx Frequency Down Link (MHz))/CHANNEL Rx Frequency Up Link (MHz)/CHANNEL Tx Bandwidth (MHz) Constellation Useful Data Rate (Mbps) Full Duplex Rate 21 | P a g e 12 30.15 dBm 1230.15 dBm RaptorXR RaptorXR From Page 8 of Test Report [RAPTORXR USER MANUAL VERSION 1.10] May 2, 2017 2.3.3 Theory of Operation The RaptorXR system is a broadband full-duplex software-configurable radio capable and the UHF TV bands 470of operating in the High VHF 174 to 216 MHz TV band or 698 602 MHz.and the 626 to 698 MHz spectrum. Platformed in a lightweight 19” 1U rack, the RaptorXR enables the network engineer to deliver penetrating broadband coverage to a wide range of backhaul and edge applications. RaptorXR’s key performance element is the ultra-linear adaptive constellation digital modulator. The digital modulator converts the incoming IP packets into errorcorrected data streams which are converted via a highly integrated softwarecontrolled Tx subsystem into VHF or UHF digital waveforms. Figure 1.15 below illustrates the 5 MHz RaptorXR waveform used in domestic (US) White Space applications. Ultra-Sensitive High-Dynamic Range Broadband Receiver RaptorXR’s proprietary broadband receiver technology optimizes operation in high signal urban and RF co-site areas, while providing operation over an 80 dB-dynamic range. In some cases, an external Rx filter may be required if operation is close to high power, adjacent channel TV transmitters. Ultra-Linear Broadband UHF Amplifier RaptorXR’s Power Amplifier provides an ultra-clean low adjacent channel noise amplified signal to Raptor’s low loss UHF TV band Duplexer. The power amplifier’s efficiency allows the system designer to bond and aggregate channels to increase effective useful throughput and redundant link operation. FIGURE 1.A: 5 MHz Waveform 22 | P a g e [RAPTORXR USER MANUAL VERSION 1.10] May 2, 2017 Broadband UHF Duplexer Full-duplex wireless operation requires, at minimum, two simultaneous clear channels. In the RaptorXR one channel is called the Downlink Channel which provides a broadband link from the Base Station to the Remote Station, using channels in the low band segment of the duplexer. Conversely, the Remote Station (Uplink) communicates with the Base Station on high-band channels. Table 5, page 58 provides a table of the low band and high band channels. The high efficiency duplexer transitions from low band to high band in primarily unavailable channels. Linux-Powered Multicore Network Processor The R1020 RaptorXR Network Processor provides the user/operator with multiple Ethernet and USB interfaces. The Ethernet interfaces are easily configured via Raptor’s internal web page. The USB ports can support a wide range of Linux-based applications. The RaptorXR is configured to support TP Links USB WiFi dongle. The R1020’s encryption core supports a wide range of open source encryption standards. Please contact Metric Systems for additional information on specific application requirements. 23 | P a g e [RAPTORXR USER MANUAL VERSION 1.10] May 2, 2017 2.4 The RaptorXR Hardware Suite The basic RaptorXR Hardware Suite consists of a Wireless Network Shelf and a Broadband Antenna Network Shelf – combines the RaptorXR software defined radio with versatile software defined Network Processor and Network Interface Suite. The RaptorXR Single Link White Space Channel Configuration includes one (1) RaptorXR Network Shelf containing the local network processor and a single channel white space VHF/UHF broadband radio. Figure 1.1 below shows user indicators, controls and physical interfaces of the Single Channel System. Figure 1.2 shows the rear view of a Single Channel stack. Front Panel Status and Control Panel Front Panel Navigation Keys Network Status Processor Reset Network Processor Status Network Diagnostic USB 2.0 RS-232C Port 10/100/1000Base-T Ports RJ-45 interface Ports Figure 1.2 Single Link System (Front View) illustrating user indicators, controls and physical interfaces. The front view ergonomics of all RaptorXR equipment are designed to provide the user and installer with a minimum set of indicators and controls to monitor, operate and maintain system operation following equipment registration. 24 | P a g e [RAPTORXR USER MANUAL VERSION 1.10] May 2, 2017 2.4.1 Network Shelf Front Panel Descriptions ITEM DESCRIPTION/FUNCTION Allows selection of available channels following valid registration process Allows setting of available power based on antenna type and transmission line loss Permits engaging of local or remote antenna-aiming application (See Chapter 3) Front Panel Status and Control Panel Display and Navigation Keys System self-test Enables and displays results of local and remote equipment self-test Enables maintenance mode for depot equipment: calibration, diagnostics and repair. Password protected. Network Ports One (1) local LAN port (See Chapter 4) (10/100/1G) Two (2) WAN ports (See Chapter 4) (10/100/1G) Three (3) USB ports are powered to support 250 MHz from each port, if required. Indicates the RaptorXR is physically connected to an external network Ethernet line. Yellow and green LEDs indicate inbound and outbound Ethernet packets transmission. Network Diagnostic Port Network Processor Status: Blue (blinking) Network Status 25 | P a g e Password controlled for factory and certified professional use only. Indicates processor and internal components are operating Provides indication of local connectivity to its (possible) adjacent RaptorXR unit and to the core network gateway. Indicates the RaptorXR is connected to a valid IP network and can reach RaptorXR’s FCC database site. [RAPTORXR USER MANUAL VERSION 1.10] May 2, 2017 Processor Reset 26 | P a g e Processor reset performs a warm reboot on the network processor and TV band transceiver. [RAPTORXR USER MANUAL VERSION 1.10] May 2, 2017 2.4.2 RaptorXR Single Link (Rear Views) Figure 1.3 Single Link System (Rear View) NETWORK SHELF ITEM DESCRIPTION J1:Power Input DC Input: 12 and 28 V DC J3:RF Tx/Rx Port Tx/Rx Antenna Type N Female Dual Exhaust Fans Keep Clear & Clean 2.4.3 RaptorXR Single Link System (Rear Views) Figure 1.4 Single Link Diversity System (Rear View) 2.4.4 RaptorXR Single Link Diversity System (Rear Views) NETWORK SHELF ITEM DESCRIPTION J1:Power Input DC Input: 12 and 28 V DC J3:RF Tx/Rx Port Tx/Rx Antenna 27 | P a g e [RAPTORXR USER MANUAL VERSION 1.10] May 2, 2017 Type N Female Tx/Rx Antenna J5 RF Tx/Rx Port Type N Female Air Intake and Exhaust Ports Keep Clear & Clean 2.4.5 RaptorXR Dual Link Relay Configuration A Dual Link RaptorXR System is configured by adding an additional Network Shelf... Each independent Shelf contains one VHF or UHF White Space Tx/Rx unit. Figure 1.5 RaptorXR Dual Link System (Front View ) 2.4.5.1 Benefits of Dual Link System (See Figure 1.6) Use of the Dual Link System provides the following system benefits and capabilities: Increased link throughput capacity; nearly twice the rate of a single channel link Fault-tolerant point-to-point link protection; connection is maintained in the event of a channel propagation failure or a hardware failure Spatial frequency and diversity Wide area multiple sector point-to-multipoint networks Back-to-back add-and-drop relay nodes for low latency long range relay chains Site 2 Remote Station 1 Site 1 Base Station 1 Full-Duplex Link 1 Base Station 2 Remote Station 2 Full-Duplex Link 2 RaptorXR WS Digital Radio RaptorXR WS Digital Radio Link Aggregation Switch Local LAN / Subnet Figure 1.6 Dual Link System 28 | P a g e [RAPTORXR USER MANUAL VERSION 1.10] May 2, 2017 Figure 1.7 RaptorXR Dual Link System (Rear View) 2.4.6 RaptorXR Dual Link System using Channel Expansion Shelf Interfaces CHANNEL EXPANSION INTERFACES DESCRIPTION J1 DC Power Input- Mil-style DC input from Power Supply J3 RF Tx/Rx Output Tx/Rx Antenna, Type N Female Air Intake and Exhaust Ports Keep clean and clear 29 | P a g e [RAPTORXR USER MANUAL VERSION 1.10] May 2, 2017 30 | P a g e [RAPTORXR USER MANUAL VERSION 1.10] May 2, 2017 3 GETTING STARTED Implementing a RaptorXR or network consists of three inter-related stages: DESIGN o Selecting operating channels via an FCC approved data base. (See below and page o Analytically validating that an operating link can be established (See page DEPLOYMENT o Locally registering and verifying RaptorXR operation (See page o Deploy RaptorXRs to respective sites (Base or relay) o Setting the RaptorXR link to an operational full-duplex rate. (See page COMMISSIONING o Testing the effectiveness of a link with actual data is possible with RaptorXR’s embedded video server. o Accessible via RaptorXR’s web page, streaming videos at various payload rates can be selected, transmitted and monitored for path effectiveness. 3.1 EXAMPLE This section describes the basics of setting up a Point-to-Point RaptorXR link. The example uses actual locations and path design. For your particular application use local GPS coordinates. This process will allow you to set up and confirm system operation prior to deployment. It is assumed that all RaptorXR equipment, antennas and support accessories are available. Mobile IP is a free radio link design application. It uses recently digitized topographic maps with land coverage. STEP 1: Selecting available White Space Channels (examples of GPS coordinates) Using Google spectrum database: https://www.google.com/get/spectrumdatabase/index.html STATION 1: Location: Pine Creek, MT Latitude: 45.52N Longitude -110.6253 Channels Available (total): 21 (126 MHz) VHF High Band: UHF: 14,15,16,17,18,30,31,32,33,34,35,43,44,48,49,50,51 STATION 2: Location: Carbella, MT Latitude: 45.25582N Longitude: -110.802 31 | P a g e [RAPTORXR USER MANUAL VERSION 1.10] May 2, 2017 Channels Available (total): 25 (150 MHz) VHF High Band: 7,12 UHF Channels: 14,15,16,17,25,29,30,31,32,33,34,35,43,33,48,49,50,51 In this example the range between sites is 20 miles (32 mm). The Google database indicates VHF High Band channels available at Carbella, but not at Pine Crest. We will choose the lowest UHF channel available in the UHF low band spectrum (channels 14-35) and the lowest available high band channel (channels 39-51). From the database we will select Tx channel 14 for the Carbella to Pinecrest link; And channel 42 for the uplink channel from Pinecrest to Carbella. The figures below show the path statistics between each station: Key System Parameters are: Point-to-Point Range: 32.55 km/20.35 miles Tx EIRP Power: 3.55 Watts (35.5 dBm EIRP) (Maximum 4 Watts, 36 dBm EIRP) Predicted Rx Signal Level: 70.7 dBm (using Langley-Rice model) Projected Full-Duplex Data Rate: 30 mbps Minimum Required Antenna Height: Pinecrest: 50 feet; Carbella: 40 feet 32 | P a g e [RAPTORXR USER MANUAL VERSION 1.10] May 2, 2017 Figure 1.8 Topological and Point-to-Point profile between Carbella and Pinecrest. This design clearly shows how a reliable link is established between two points, using available White Space channels. Practical aspects of the design include antenna polarization (horizontal recommended for rural, vertical for urban) and additional losses in the transmission system. Figure 1.9 Point-to-Point profile of Pinecrestto Carbella link. Minimum Pinecrest Antenna Height: 15 meters (50 feet.) Antenna type: Kathrein PR-TV,15.5 dBd gain Figure 1.10 Point-to-Point profile of Carbella-to Pinecrest link. Minimum Carbella Antenna Height: 12 meters (40 feet.) Antenna type: Kathrein PR-TV,15 dBd gain 33 | P a g e [RAPTORXR USER MANUAL VERSION 1.10] May 2, 2017 4 Accessing VHF/UHF TV Band Spectrum See Figure 1.7, Registering the RaptorXR, which shows the registration configuration of a RaptorXR connected to the internet. The RaptorXR only becomes operational when successfully registered with the RaptorXR’s designated FCC certified database provider, Spectrum Bridge http://whitespaces.spectrumbridge.com/whitespaces/home.aspx Each domestic (U.S.) RaptorXR has been registered for one (1) year with Spectrum Bridge. It is the operator’s responsibility to assure continued registration, either directly with a certified database provider or through an MSC Service Plan. 4.1 To access the Registration page insert the IP address: 192.168.1.1 into your web browser/URL line. 4.2 Insert required device and location information. Click Registration. 4.3 Upon a successful registration a list of available White Space channels will be returned. 4.4 Select the appropriate TV channel to complete registration and activate the Tx subsystem of the RaptorXR. 4.5 The remaining sections will describe in detail the Registration process. The RaptorXR Database Registration Engine will automatically validate and reregister the unit every 24 hours. 34 | P a g e [RAPTORXR USER MANUAL VERSION 1.10] May 2, 2017 5 RaptorXR Network Design Process This section describes the process and tools required to design a RaptorXR White Space network. Intermediate steps common to all professional radio system deployment will be left to the professional designer and installer. The major new elements in designing with White Space spectrum are: 5.1 Operating Channel Selection via an on-line secure database 5.2 Need to evaluate and predict link performance using an RF System Planning application, e.g. Pathlink 5 or Radio Mobile. 5.3 RaptorXR certified radios, as shipped, are not pre-configured to operate at any channel. The radios per FCC, Part 15 Subpart H Rules must be successfully registered via the internet with a certified FCC Database Provider. Metric Systems Corporation has contracted with Spectrum Bridge.com (http://Spectrum Bridge.com/spectrum-mgmt/white-spaces/index.html )for this service. 5.4 Tools Needed: Access to internet Site parameters, i.e. GPS coordinates, intended Antenna Height Spectrum or Signal Analyzer PC or mobile device with appropriate browser. 35 | P a g e [RAPTORXR USER MANUAL VERSION 1.10] May 2, 2017 5.5 Step 1:DETERMINE LAT/LONG Determine as accurately as possible the latitude and longitude of each probable antenna site. Use these coordinates on the Google Spectrum Data Base https://www.google.com/get/spectrumdatabase/index.html to determine available White space channels at the site of each planned White Space antenna. Enter latitude and longitude, along with device type. Fixed for RaptorXR and maximum antenna height, 30 meters (98.4 feet). Click search for available channels. You will be provided with all available channels for that site. Site Latitude Longitude # of Available Channels (excluding Channels 26) Available Hi Band VHF Available UHF Channels Channels Greenleaf, WI 44.31356 -88.09611 20 7-9, 13 14-19,32-35,44-47,51 McKenzie County, ND 47.77910 -103.41576 34 13 16-35,39-51 Reno, NV 39.53087 -119.81390 10,11 39,41 Kuparuk Oil Field, AL 70.05186 -150.06762 42 7-13 14-35,39-51 Permian Basin, TX 31.93900 -102.2276 12 11-13 14,16,28,34,44,45,47,48 Table 1: Example of Available Channels per Google White Space Database 36 | P a g e [RAPTORXR USER MANUAL VERSION 1.10] May 2, 2017 Figure 1.11 https://www.google.com/get/spectrumdatabase/index.html Step 2: Selecting Available Channels to Use (using an RF Planning 5.6 Tool) Several general guidelines should be used here: Choose a channel/frequency (see frequency chart) that will provide you with sufficient signal and fade margin to provide 99% worst case reliability expectation over the path and range in which you will operate. RaptorXR uses an adaptive modulation process that works to maximize data throughput for a range of Rx signal levels vs local noise levels. Radio Mobile, a semi-professional RF planning tool, can be downloaded from http://www.cplus.org/rmw/english1.html. It is ideal for nearly all RF planning. If you find it of value, please contribute. 37 | P a g e [RAPTORXR USER MANUAL VERSION 1.10] May 2, 2017 5.7 Step 3: Manually Setting Full Duplex Data Rate The shipped default Useful Data Rate (UDR) of all RaptorXR radios is 3.110 mbps per link direction (half-duplex) or 6.220 mbps full-duplex. The RaptorXR has the capability of providing a high-end rate of 39.586 mbps full-duplex. The Useful Data Rate (UDR) is a two- step process: 1. Using the Front Panel or the SafariView radio control page (see Fig…..) Select: New Modulation Waveform Code Rate and GI parameters. The local transmitter will automatically enable the remote Rx to sync to the higher (lower) rate. 2. If you are satisfied with resulting operation click, Apply: and the new rate will be “locked” for that link direction. The reverse link can be remotely modified. It is not necessary that each link have the same rate. To maintain link reliability the RaptorXR uses an AI algorithm which monitors channel C/N. If the algorithm senses the channel performance degrading it will attempt to maintain communication by first increasing power, lowering transmission rate, automatically moving to a new preassigned channel or entering into a channel scan mode to discover a suitable pre-available channel. RaptorXR Single Channel Useful Data Rates as a Function of Code Rate (CR) and Group Interval Setting For full-Duplex Useful Rate add up-link and down link rates; e.g. Up-link Rate 3.110 Mbps (QPSK, CR=½,GI=¼, Down-link Rate 5.184 Mbps (QPSK, CR=¾,GI=1/8) Total Full-Duplex Rate: 8.394 Mbps Note Rate can vary a few percent due to signal-path, Processor andf Traffic Load 5 MHz Useful Data Rates 6 MHz Useful Data Rates 5 MHz Useful Data Rates per Waveform, Code Rate (CR) and Guard Interval (GI) settings 6 MHz Useful Data Rates per Waveform, Code Rate (CR) and Guard Interval (GI) settings 7 MHz Useful Data Rates 8 MHz Useful Data Rates 7 MHz Useful Data Rates per Waveform, Code Rate (CR) and Guard Interval (GI) settings 8 MHz Useful Data Rates per Waveform, Code Rate (CR) and Guard Interval (GI) settings Table 2: Single Channel Useful Data Rates as a Function of Code Rate and Group Interval Setting 38 | P a g e [RAPTORXR USER MANUAL VERSION 1.10] May 2, 2017 Table 3: Carrier to Noise (C/N) vs Useful Data Rate and Minimum Signal Required Required C/ N for BER = 2 x 10-4 after Viterbi QEF after Reed-Solomon Modulation Code Rate QPSK QPSK QPSK QPSK QPSK 16 -QAM 16 -QAM 16 -QAM 16 -QAM 16 -QAM 64-QAM 64-QAM 64-QAM 64-QAM 64-QAM 1/2 2/3 3/4 5/6 7/8 1/2 2/3 3/4 5/6 7/8 1/2 2/3 3/4 5/6 7/8 Gaussian Channel Ricean Channel (F1) Rayleigh Channel (P1) 3.1 4.9 5.9 6.9 7.7 8.8 11.1 12.5 13.5 13.9 14.4 16.5 18.0 19.3 20.1 3.6 5.7 6.8 8.0 8.7 9.6 11.6 13.0 14.4 15.0 14.7 17.1 18.6 20.0 21.0 5.4 8.4 10.7 13.1 16.3 11.2 14.2 16.7 19.3 22.8 16.0 19.3 21.7 25.3 27.9 Bitrate (Mbit/s) Bandwidth = 5 MHz Guard Interval 1/4 3.110 4.147 4.665 5.184 5.443 6.221 8.294 9.331 10.368 10.868 9.331 12.441 13.996 15.551 16.329 1/8 1/16 1/32 3.456 4.608 5.184 5.760 6.048 6.912 9.216 10.368 11.520 12.096 10.368 13.824 15.551 17.279 18.143 3.659 4.879 5.489 6.099 6.404 7.318 9.758 10.958 12.197 12.807 10.978 14.367 16.466 18.296 19.211 3.770 5.027 5.655 6.283 6.598 7.540 10.053 11.310 12.567 13.195 11.310 15.080 16.965 18.850 19.793 NOTE 1: Quasi Error Free (QEF) means less than one uncorrected error event per hour, corresponding to BER = 10-11 NOTE 2: The net bit rates after Reed-Solomon decoder are also listed. 39 | P a g e [RAPTORXR USER MANUAL VERSION 1.10] May 2, 2017 5.8 System Margin Examples System Margin Examples Site 1 RaptorXR VHF or UHF White Space Transmitter Transmission System (Transmission Line, EMP Device, Connectors) VHF or UHF Antennna Nominal White Space Antenna Parameters VHF Antenna Gain: 6 dBi Directional Dipole with Reflector UHF High Directivity Antenna Gain: 17.15 dBi 10.15 Tx EIRP dBm Maximum Conductive Tx Power (6 MHz) dBm: VHF: 25 dBm UHF26 dBm Typical Transmission System Loss Parameters Connectorized 50 ‘ of LMR 600 @ VHF: .55 dB @ UHF: 1.0 dB Connectorized 100’ of LMR 600: @ VHF: 1.1 dB @ UHF: 2.0 dB EMP Protector: .75 dB Path Loss Frequency Attenuation Fading, etc. Range VHF or UHF Antennna Minimum Rx Signal (dBm) Required for Waveform Transmission System (Transmission Line, EMP Device, Connectors) See Table for Minimum Usable Signal Level per Band and Waveform RaptorXR VHF or UHF White Space Digital Receiver Site 2 5.9 Link Budget Calculation Link Budget Calculation Down Link (Base to Remote) 1. Operating Frequency ( MHz): 2. Tx Power (dBm): 3. Transmission System Loss EMP Protector: Coax Cable Loss: Connector Loss: 4. Antenna Gain (dBi): 5. Tx EIRP (dBm): Down Link Path Loss Range Miles: Path Loss PL = 36.6 + 20 log (F MHz) + 20 log (d miles) Up Link Rx Power Rx = Tx EIRP + Rx Ant Gain – Path Loss Up Link (Remote to Base) Operating Frequency ( MHz): Tx Power (dBm): Transmission System Loss EMP Protector: Coax Cable Loss: Connector Loss: Antenna Gain (dBi): Tx EIRP (dBm): Up Link Path Loss Range Miles: Path Loss PL = 36.6 + 20 log (F MHz) + 20 log (d miles) Downlink Rx Power Rx = Tx EIRP + Rx Ant Gain – Path Loss Rx signal must be greater than minimum signal (as required in 5.9 System Margin Table) 40 | P a g e [RAPTORXR USER MANUAL VERSION 1.10] May 2, 2017 Figure 1.12 VHF System Gain and Margin VHF Example: System Gain and Margin calculations VHF @ Channel 8, 183 MHz PEIRP = Po (dBm) + VHF Tx antenna gain (6 dBi) = 31 dBm Rx Antenna gain: 6 dBi, Rx System sensitivity: -104 dBm VHF system gain @ 183 MHz= 31 dBm + 6 dBi + -104 dBm = 141 dB @ QPSK; o CR: ½; GI: 1/8, FFT = 8K System at each site introduces a 2 dB loss; SG = 141 – 4 dB = 137 dB Path with loss of 125.0 dB provides an excess system margin of 12 dB. The Radio Mobile program indicates a 4 dB margin with the ability to take into consideration multipath, environmental effects and Tx/Rx antenna height. 41 | P a g e [RAPTORXR USER MANUAL VERSION 1.10] May 2, 2017 Figure 1.13 UHF System Gain and Margin UHF Example: System Gain and Margin Calculations: UHF @ Channel 46, 665 MHz PEIRP = Po (dBm) + UHF Tx antenna gain (10.15 dBi) = 36 EIRP dBM Rx antenna gain: 10.15 dBi; Rx system sensitivity for 64 QAM: 100.4 dBm o CR = ½; GI = 1/8; FFT: 8K UHF System Gain @ 665 MHz = 36 EIRP dBm (Tx radiated power) + 10.15 dBi (Rx antenna gain) + -100.4 = 146.55 dB Let us say additional losses from system implementation, environmental and multipath characteristics degrade the system margin by 6 dB, yielding an estimated margin of 140.5 dB. Again, using Radio Mobile (see Figure ) a 131.4 dB propagation loss is predicted over a 26.2 km (16.375 mi) path over a deciduous broadleaf forest. Thus system margin is: o System Gain – Propagation Loss = System Margin o 140.5 dB – 131.4 dB = 9.1 dB This is the minimum acceptable one-way system margin. An additional _____dB of Rx margin can be achieved with the PR-TV ParaReflector Antenna. 42 | P a g e [RAPTORXR USER MANUAL VERSION 1.10] May 2, 2017 5.10 System Margin Table TABLE 4: SYSTEM MARGIN TABLE RaptorXR Single Channel VHF/UHF Radio System (5 MHz CR: 1/2 GI: 1/4) System Gain (dB)* Req C/N (dB) Useful Data Rate (Mbps) Full Duplex Rate Code Rate (CR) Guard Interval (GI) Number of OFDM Carriers (FFT) -104.0 141.0 3.1 3.110 6.220 1/2 1/4 8K 473 -105.2 158.4 3.1 3.110 6.220 1/2 1/4 8K 656 -105.4 158.6 3.1 3.110 6.220 1/2 1/4 8K VHF 183 -99.5 136.5 9.1 6.221 12.442 1/2 1/4 8K 16QAM UHF 473 -105.2 158.4 9.1 6.221 12.442 1/2 1/4 8K 16QAM UHF 656 -105.6 158.8 8.8 6.221 12.442 1/2 1/4 8K 64QAM VHF 183 -104.7 141.7 13.7 9.331 18.662 1/2 1/4 8K 64QAM UHF 473 -100.7 153.9 14.1 9.331 18.662 1/2 1/4 8K 64QAM UHF 656 -100.4 153.6 13.6 9.331 18.662 1/2 1/4 8K Tx Freq. MHz Min Required Rx Power (dBm)1 VHF 183 QPSK UHF QPSK UHF 16QAM Tx Band width (MHz) Tx Waveform UHF/ VHF Bands QPSK 64QAM VHF 183 -86.2 133.35 20.1 19.793 39.586 7/8 1/32 8K 64QAM UHF 473 -92.0 145.15 20.0 19.793 39.586 7/8 1/32 8K 64QAM UHF 656 -94.0 147.0 20.0 19.793 39.586 7/8 1/32 8K *UHF TX = EIRP 36 dBm; Rx Ant: 17.15 dBi; VHF = EIRP 31 dBm; Rx Ant: 6dBi 5.10.1 NOTES: • • • • • System Gain = Tx EIRP (Far End dBm) - minimum sensitivity for QEF BER of 10 + Rx Antenna-gain dBi Nominal VHF conductive output power of 25 dBm with a nominal 6 dB Tx and Rx directional gain antenna for an EIRP of 31 dBm. Nominal UHF conductive output power of 26 dBm with a 10 dBi antenna QEF = Quasi error-free means less than one uncorrected error event per hour corresponding to BER = 10-11 Effective Tx Antenna system gain and Rx Antenna System gain are adjustable. For example: If one is -11 using a 15 dBd (17.15 dBi) Directional Antenna, upon registration and selection of this antenna the spectrum database will determine whether to limit EIRP power to either 36 dBm EIRP or 40 dBM EIRP (22.85 dBm). The RaptorXR will compensate for inline transmission losses. Thus on the Tx channel, maximum power limits are observed, but the Rx is using the full antenna gain, in this case 17.15 dBi. Actual sensitivity is affected by local in-band and adjacent channel noise. A 10 dB margin on all links is recommended for sustainable reliability. 43 | P a g e [RAPTORXR USER MANUAL VERSION 1.10] May 2, 2017 5.11 Antennas The RaptorXR is certified to operate with the following VHF and UHF antennas to fit various deployment scenarios. When you register the RaptorXR you will be required to include on the Registration Application the chosen antenna, including the height and latitude and longitude center. This information will be used to automatically configure the RaptorXR to provide peak link performance. (See Section 6.2 for antenna details.) VHF –TV Panel Antenna -174-230 MHz (P/N AVPA230) K523157) CL 1469B) UHF-TV Log Periodic Antenna 470-862 MHz (P/N AUPE 862) UHF High Gain Semi-Parabolic Antenna - 470-862 MHz (P/N AUPRTV862) Rx mode only. Tx automatically limited to EIRP of 36 dBm. UHF- Corner Reflector Sector Antenna – 470-800 MHz ( P/N ARS800EU) 5.12 Transmission System (Transmission Line + EMP Protectors) We recommend that a Low-Loss LMR-600 coaxial cable with waterproof connectors be used. 44 | P a g e [RAPTORXR USER MANUAL VERSION 1.10] May 2, 2017 6 RaptorXR Data Base Registration and Channel Selection Procedure This guide supports pre-deployment procedure required of RaptorXR VHF/UHF Radio Units for proper registration with the Spectrum Bridge Database to comply with FCC: CFR47 PART 15 SUBPART H Database Registration Requirements. FCC rules require that all White Space radios securely access an FCC-certified database via the internet to verify channel availability. In this instruction, RaptorXR units designated as a “BASE” have a direct connection to the internet. Units described as a “REMOTE” do not have a direct connection to the internet, thus require a secure radio link to a “BASE” in order to access the internet. The “BASE” provides secure routing services to transport traffic to and from the internet for the “REMOTE” unit. Both the BASE and the REMOTE units need to be independently registered prior to channel assignment and/or site deployment. Sections 3.4 to 3.11 provide detailed descriptions of FCC requirements and RaptorXR set up and registration procedures. 45 | P a g e [RAPTORXR USER MANUAL VERSION 1.10] May 2, 2017 6.1 Configuration and Registration Instructions Prior to Deployment 6.1.1 Setup the units as illustrated in Figure 1.5A. The registration process requires that RaptorXR units be setup together and connectivity be established between the two units. If required, individual units can be configured and tested separately. When configuring the REMOTE units, FCC requires that it be permanently connected to a BASE station via a virtual radio link. REMOTE units require a temporary direct connection to the internet to be independently registered prior to operation or testing. 6.1.2 Once the units are setup per Figure 1.5A,.apply power to both units and to any additional required equipment (e.g. laptop, switches, routers, spectrum analyzer, etc.). Allow all equipment to fully boot and enter normal operation. At a minimum, please allow all equipment to stabilize for 15-30 minutes. 6.1.3 Use the Spectrum Bridge website to determine the available channels each deployment site. Establish an internet connection to the desktop or laptop pc. Open an internet browser window. Type the following URL in the search bar and press enter: http://whitespaces.spectrumbridge.com/whitespaces/home.aspx 6.1.4 Click the “Enter Location” button on the bottom left of the page. A window will open for you to enter the proposed antenna coordinates and click the Apply button. A new map of the requested area opens and the available channels are shown on the right side of the page. 6.1.5 Record the site coordinates and desired available operating channel on the Raptor XR Radio Configuration Worksheet. Do this for each unit that is to be configured. A REMOTE unit’s Tx channel must be available at both the BASE and REMOTE locations. Multiple BASE and REMOTE radio units need to be independently registered each at their independent deployment locations. 6.1.6 Disconnect the temporary internet connection from the desktop or laptop pc and reconnect to each respective RaptorXR as shown in Figure 1.5A. 6.1.7 Configure each RaptorXR Unit for operation by opening a browser window on the desktop or laptop pc that is connected as described in the Setup Diagram. If registering a REMOTE unit connect a temporary internet connection as described in the setup diagram. Type the units IP address in the search bar and hit enter. This will take you to the RaptorXR Radio browser page. 46 | P a g e [RAPTORXR USER MANUAL VERSION 1.10] May 2, 2017 6.1.8 On the left side of the page go to the SYSTEM ADMIN tab and select SYSTEM CONFIGURATION from the popup menu. 6.1.9 Login using the following information: Username: root Password: mscadmin (lowercase) 6.1.10 Displayed across the upper part of the page are a series of menu tabs. Go to the TVBD tab and select TVBD1 from the dropdown menu. 6.1.11 Enter in all the required information in the appropriate fields. See the RaptorXR Radio Configuration Worksheet for the unit specific information. The FCC ID and SERIAL NUMBER are fixed and cannot be changed. Enter the coordinates of the operating site location in which the unit will be deployed. Enter antenna height, gain, and transmission line loss in the device information box. Next enter in the CONTACT and REGISTRATION information (all fields must be filled in). Next enter in the INSTALLER information. The installer information is from the person/company setting up the unit for operation in the field. Once all the information is typed in, click the REGISTER DEVICE button at the bottom of the page. 6.1.12 The unit will now verify the correct information was entered and request registration from the FCC database over the internet. If successful, the page will ask you to select an operating channel from the CHANNEL LIST field in the location box. The channel list will only show the available channels for the geo-location coordinates entered for that unit. Once registered location coordinates cannot be changed without unregistering the unit. Units can switch to another available channel at any time. Select an operating channel from the list. 6.1.13 You are now registered to that channel. Next select the YES option in the ENABLE RADIO field in the Radio Information box. Click the START RADIO ON STARTUP checkbox and then click the APPLY CHANGES button. This turns the unit’s radio on and enables the selected channel for normal operation. 6.1.14 The Unit is now set up and registered to the FCC Database for operation on the selected channel. If the Unit is equipped with a second radio channel (Expansion Shelf) go to the TVBD menu tab and select TVBD2 from the drop down menu. Repeat steps 6 thru 12 to register the second radio. The second radio (TVBD2) must have the same location coordinates as the TVBD1 radio since they are in the same stack and will be installed at the same location. Select a different operating channel for the unit’s second radio. Repeat the above configuration and registration instructions for each RaptorXR Radio Unit to be deployed and tested. 47 | P a g e [RAPTORXR USER MANUAL VERSION 1.10] May 2, 2017 6.2 Procedure for Unregistering a RaptorXR and Relocating to Another Location 6.2.1 TVBD Units are only authorized to operate at a specific geo-location using available data base channels. To relocate a Unit to another location you must first unregister the Unit. This requires the Unit be directly connected to the internet. See setup diagram in Figure 1.12A, 6.2.2 Follow steps 3.1.7 thru 3.1.10 described above to navigate to the TVBD Configuration page. The TVBD page will automatically detect current registration and available channels. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click “ UNREGISTER DEVICE”. The Unit will now unregister itself from the FCC Database. Once successfully unregistered, the device will automatically turn off the associated radio. 6.2.3 At the new location enter the NEW location coordinates and any other information that has changed pertaining to the NEW location (i.e. antenna height, gain, transmission line loss). Verify all other information is correctly filled in then click the REGISTER DEVICE button at the bottom of the page. Select the new operating channel from the available channel list when prompted. The Unit is now registered to a new location and channel. 6.2.4 Activate the radio by clicking APPLY CHANGES in the radio information box. Be sure to select YES in the ENABLE RADIO field and select the START RADIO ON STARTUP option before clicking APPLY CHANGES. 6.2.5 The Unit will now begin normal operation on the new channel and location. 6.2.6 If the Unit is equipped with a second radio then repeat steps 3.2.2 thru 3.2.5 selecting the TVBD2 tab this time from TVBD drop down menu. 6.2.7 Repeat the Unit Relocation Instructions for additional Radio Units. 48 | P a g e [RAPTORXR USER MANUAL VERSION 1.10] May 2, 2017 6.3 Instructions for Checking Available Channels using the Google Spectrum Database or the Spectrum Bridge Database. Identifying available White Space channels for the continental United States or its possessions is done by using the Google Spectrum Database or the Spectrum Bridge website’s CHANNEL AVAILABILITY feature. 6.3.1 On a Desktop or Laptop computer with a direct connection to the internet, open an internet browser window and type URL below to access the Google Spectrum Database https://www.google.com/get/spectrumdatabase/index.html or the Spectrum Bridge home page. http://whitespaces.spectrumbridge.com/whitespaces/home.aspx You must type the entire URL. 6.3.2 Now click the CHANNEL AVAILABILITY link or the map in the middle of the page. You can click anywhere on the map to view channel availability at that location or you can click the ENTER LOCATION button on the bottom left of the page and enter the specific GPS coordinates in the popup window and click the APPLY button. The new location is displayed on the map and the available channels are on the right of the page. 49 | P a g e [RAPTORXR USER MANUAL VERSION 1.10] May 2, 2017 Site 1 Base Station 1 50 Ohm Dummy Load for Testing Site 2 Remote Station 1 Switch Internet Internet Figure 1.14Set Up Configuration for Registration 50 | P a g e 50 Ohm Dummy Load for Testing [RAPTORXR USER MANUAL VERSION 1.10] May 2, 2017 6.4 The RaptorXR TV Band Device (TVBD) has two status modes: “Unregistered” and “Registered”. 6.4.1 When valid registration settings are detected an attempt is made to load the configuration. Upon successfully loading, an automatic check is performed to determine the mode (see definitions below) and that the appropriate form fields are displayed for the proper mode. 6.5 Unregistered mode: All fields (excluding address 2) under Device, Location, Contact, and Registrant must be completed with valid information (see pg. 7). Once completed the device must be registered by clicking the ‘Register Device’ button. If an error is detected registration will fail and a notification with the appropriate error(s) will be shown. In the event of an error the device will stand-by for correct input before successfully switching to registered mode. 6.6 Registered mode: Upon successful registration, a list of available white space channels is returned in the “Channel List” drop-down menu and the device prompts to select a channel. When a channel has been selected the device does an additional check with the FCC database to ensure it is still available and proceeds with the channel registration. At any point the user may choose to refresh the ‘Available Channel’ list or ‘Unregister’ the device by clicking the desired button. 6.7 Radio Transmission: After successfully registering a radio to a channel frequency the final step is to enable radio transmission. To do so, fill out all input fields under the Radio Information and set Enable Radio to the Yes Option. If the device should enable the radio on startup, check the appropriate box as well. Click the ‘Apply Changes’ button to commence RaptorXR radio operations 51 | P a g e [RAPTORXR USER MANUAL VERSION 1.10] May 2, 2017 6.8 To change any information after registration the device must first be in the unregistered state. To do so, simply click the Unregister button. 52 | P a g e [RAPTORXR USER MANUAL VERSION 1.10] May 2, 2017 6.9 Completing the RaptorXR Registration Form When filling out the fields to register the RaptorXR they are automatically scanned for errors2 when attempting to register the device. If any errors are caught they are displayed and marked along with the appropriate error message. Below is an example of some errors as well as a brief explanation of what to enter for each field. Figure 1.15 RaptorXR Registration Form 1 – Error Descriptions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Syntax – Invalid characters appear or the format is wrong Out of Bounds – Input is not in the correct range (too high or too low) NIL Input - No Input in a field Channel Registration – The TV channel is not valid for registration Device Registration – Registration failed Radio Registration – The radio settings were not successfully applied 53 | P a g e [RAPTORXR USER MANUAL VERSION 1.10] May 2, 2017 6.10 Registering the RaptorXR Figure 1.16 RaptorXR Registration Configuration Set-Up RaptorXR Network Controller Connection to the network Secure link transparent to user Access Registration Page via Web Browser @ 192.168.1.1 Certified FCC Database RaptorX ID set at factory Provide basic site deployment information Basic radio network information; factory default information shown To access available channels, provide deployment site location A list of available channels will be provided Installer/maintenance contact information Click to complete registration 54 | P a g e Sets channel availability refresh rate Owner of RaptorX equipment Unregisters device for RaptorX relocation and/or servicing [RAPTORXR USER MANUAL VERSION 1.10] May 2, 2017 6.10.1 [DEVICE] Radio: The device radio number | This is locked into the RaptorXR at manufacture FCCID: The device FCC ID | This is locked into the RaptorXR at manufacture Serial Number: The device serial number | This is locked into RaptorXR at manufacture Antenna Gain: The antenna gain power (dBi/dBd) | Expected: [-15, 15] Transmission Line Loss: Measured transmission line loss (dB) | Expected: [0, 10] Antenna height above ground level (HAGL): (m) | Expected [0, 30] EIRP: The Effective Isotropic Radiated Power output | Locked into RaptorXR , MAX=36 6.10.2 [LOCATION] Latitude: The latitude up to six decimal places (degrees) | Expected: [-90, 90] Longitude: The longitude up to six decimal places (degrees) | Expected: [-180, 180] Channel List: The list of available TV channels | Determined by geolocation 6.10.3 [RADIO] Status: The radio status | Will display ‘Up’ or ‘Down’ dependent on operation mode SSID: The broadcast SSID | Accepts all characters except [ ><&\”=/ ] IP Address: The radio IP Address Broadcast Address: The radio Broadcast Address Subnet mask: The radio subnet mask 6.10.4 [CONTACT/REGISTRANT] *The contact form information should be that of the owner of the device. *The registrant form information should be that of the installer’s for troubleshooting. *The contact and registrant can be the same in some cases *Fill out the forms with the appropriate corresponding label information. No special cases. 6.10.5 [MISC] Refresh Interval: How often the registered channel and list of available channels are checked for availability (refreshed). Recommended period: 5 minutes Enable Radio: Enable or disable the corresponding radio unit; either Radio 1 or Radio 2 Startup?: Enable or disable the corresponding radio unit when the device starts up (If enabled, the RaptorXR will begin sending beacon packets to alert other RaptorXR nodes operating on a common channel within the network.) Get Available Channels: Refreshes the list of available TVBD channels Register Device: Uses the information to register the RaptorXR Unregister Device: Unregisters the RaptorXR 55 | P a g e [RAPTORXR USER MANUAL VERSION 1.10] May 2, 2017 The RaptorXR must be unregistered when: o RaptorXR is moved beyond 50 meters from its current operating location. o It is being repaired or undergoing firmware upgrades. 6.11 Upon a Successful Registration: 6.11.1.1 All the fields are locked and prevented from being modified; 6.11.1.2 TV channel list is available with the geographically available channels. To assign the device to an available channel simply select the desired channel from the drop-down list. 6.11.1.3 While the RaptorXR is registered the list of available channels can be refreshed at any point by clicking the ‘Get Available Channels’ button. 6.11.1.4 After registering a valid TV channel the radio is now ready for operation. To begin, complete the ‘Radio Information’ form and ensure the ‘Enable Radio’ option is set to “Yes”. Click on ‘Apply Changes’, the RaptorXR device will complete the registration and start radio operation on the appropriate TV channel. In the sample above we have selected TV Channel 12, center frequency 204 MHz 6.11.1.5 If any issues occur go back to the first step and follow the instructions carefully. 6.11.1.6 To unassign a channel but keep the RaptorXR registered simply select the first option in the drop-down list that reads ‘Select a channel from the list’ (colored grey). 56 | P a g e [RAPTORXR USER MANUAL VERSION 1.10] May 2, 2017 6.12 Unregistering the RaptorXR 6.12.1 When the device is in registered mode the ‘Unregister Device’ button becomes enabled 6.12.2 If the device needs to go into the unregistered mode the user must press the ‘Unre57gister’ button 6.12.3 Unregistering the RaptorXR will send it back to unregistered mode after successfully dropping the registered channel followed by completely unregistering the device. *To change any fields the device must be in unregistered mode. *Unregistering the device will allow changes to all form information 57 | P a g e [RAPTORXR USER MANUAL VERSION 1.10] May 2, 2017 TABLE 5: VHF Frequency Range VHF Low Band 177-189 MHz Channels 7-9 Channel 10 – Band Split VHF High Band 201-213 MHz Channels 11-13 58 | P a g e TABLE 6: UHF TV Center Channel Frequency Number (MHz) 177 183 189 10 195 11 12 13 Frequency Range TV Channel Number UHF Low Band 470-599 MHz Channels 14-35 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 Center Frequency (MHz) 473 479 485 491 497 503 509 515 521 527 533 539 545 551 557 563 569 575 581 587 593 599 Channel 36-39 Band Split 39 623 UHF High Band 629-698 MHz Channels 40-51 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 629 635 641 647 653 659 665 671 677 683 689 695 201 207 213 [RAPTORXR USER MANUAL VERSION 1.10] May 2, 2017 6.13 Appendix 1 Communications Protocol between the TVBD and the Certified FCC Database 1. What communication protocol is used between the database and the TVBD? The TVBD connects to the Spectrum Bridge database using HTTP over SSL/TLS. The protocol used over this transport layer is specified by the IETF Protocol to Access White Space (PAWS) Draft-12 specification. 2. How are communications initiated? The TVBD initiates communication with the Spectrum Bridge database by first sending an INIT_REQ message containing a Device Descriptor. The Device Descriptor element contains the device serial number, manufacturer ID, and model ID, which in the US is the FCC ID. 3. How does the TVBD validate messages from the database? The identity of the Spectrum Bridge database is validated through verification of the Spectrum Bridge SSL certificate through standard third-party certificate authority mechanisms, ensuring the communications are secure and authentic between the TVBD and the database. At the application layer both the TVBD and database only handle messages that conform to the PAWS (Protocol to Access White Space) specification. One additional message validation feature included in PAWS is the ability for the TVBD to correlate a response with a specific request by comparing the message’s ID field with the ID field of the request that was sent. 4. How does the device handle failure to communicate or authenticate the database? If the TVBD has never communicated with or authenticated the database, then it will not begin operation. If once operating, experiences a communication or authentication failure, then it will cease operation at 11:59 PM on the following day. 5. How does the database validate messages from a TVBD? The database validates messages from the TVBD by checking the serial number and FCC ID received in the Device Descriptor data element in every message versus a table of valid client devices that is populated when the device is manufactured. The list of valid serial numbers is communicated from device manufacturer to Spectrum Bridge via “out-of-band means,” such as email or telephone. 6. What encryption method is used? SSL/TLS standard encryption is used to encrypt packets sent and received between the TVBD and database. 59 | P a g e [RAPTORXR USER MANUAL VERSION 1.10] May 2, 2017 6.13.1 Appendix 2 Logging When the RaptorXR successfully executes certain operations (registering channel, checking channel availability, etc.) the output of the execution is sent to a log file. This log file can be displayed on the “Radio Logging” page. The output of the logs is the most recent N lines of the log file where N is the number in the dropdown selector outlined in red below. If the entire log is needed there is a “Download Log” button which will securely download the log file for the radio(s). 60 | P a g e [RAPTORXR USER MANUAL VERSION 1.10] May 2, 2017 6.13.2 Recommended Depot Configuration for end-to-end system testing and alignment Spectrum Analyzer -26 dBm -26 dBm 3 dB Attenuator 3 dB Attenuator RF Coaxial Connections 30 dB Attenuator 3 dB 2-Way Splitter -3 dBm -23 dBm -30 dBm 3 dB 2-Way Splitter 0 dBm 20 dB Attenuator Pout: 20 dBm Rx Input: -50 dBm RaptorXR Base Station 20 dB Attenuator - 56 dBm Pout: 20 dBm Rx Input: -50 dBm RaptorXR Remote Station Data Signal Access Registration Page via Web Browser @ 192 .168 .1.1 Base PC Access Registration Page via Web Browser @ 192 . 168 .1 .1 Remote PC Figure 1.17 Recommended depot configuration for end-to-end system testing 61 | P a g e [RAPTORXR USER MANUAL VERSION 1.10] May 2, 2017 6.13.3 Common Available Channels VHF Hi-Band: 2 Channels (8,9) Flintville Available White Space Channels (shown in green) at Flintville Site Scrays Hill Available White Space Channels (shown in green) at Scrays Site Figure 1.18 Common Available Channels VHF Hi-Band Antenna Height: 95 feet Range: 13.5 miles (21.76 km) Tx Ant Gain: 6 dBi; Antenna Gain: 9.15 dBi Rx Ant Gain: 9.15dBi 62 | P a g e [RAPTORXR USER MANUAL VERSION 1.10] May 2, 2017 6.13.4 Common Available Channels UHF White Space Point-to-Point Link (17Channels: 13-19,25 ,32,35,44-47,51) Oneida Available White Space Channels (shown in green) at Oneida Site Greenleaf Figure 1.19 UHF White Space Point-to-Point Link Antenna Height: 98” Range: 17.3 miles (27.9 km) EIRP: 36 dBm, Rx Antenna Gain: 15 dBi 63 | P a g e [RAPTORXR USER MANUAL VERSION 1.10] May 2, 2017 6.14 Provisioning RaptorXR Radios: FCC-certified RaptorXR radios, as shipped, are not pre-configured to operate at any channel. The radios per FCC, Part 15 Subpart H Rules must be successfully registered via the internet with a certified FCC Database Provider. Metric Systems Corporation has contracted with Spectrum Bridge.com (http://Spectrum Bridge.com/spectrum-mgmt/white-spaces/index.html )for this service. 64 | P a g e [RAPTORXR USER MANUAL VERSION 1.10] May 2, 2017 7 Customer Service 7.1 RMA Procedure 1. RETURN MATERIAL AUTHORIZATION PROCEDURE To request a return material authorization (RMA) number, contact Metric Systems Corporation at (760) 560-0348 or email us at info@metricsystems.com. When calling, please be prepared to provide the following information: • • • Your name, company, telephone and fax numbers and e-mail address; Part and/or model number (if applicable) of the system components to be returned; Reason for return and repair disposition authority. A purchase order number will be requested at the time we issue an RMA number. Note: nonwarranty costs can be incurred through shipping damage, misuse or product misapplication. It is assumed that the user has protected the returned component from EMI/EMP and environmental damage. The user will be billed for items found to be defective due to the above factors. 2. Once an RMA number has been issued, ship the product to be returned to the following address: Metric Systems Corporation 3055 Enterprise Court Vista, CA 92081 Attn: RMA Number _______ 3. For out-of-warranty repairs, you are responsible for paying all freight expense, any applicable import and/or export duties and taxes. You are responsible for delivering the returned product safely and undamaged to MSC. 4. On receipt of the product returned under an RMA number, an e-mail will be sent to you confirming receipt of product and quantities received. 5. All products returned under warranty will be repaired or replaced at the sole discretion of Metric Systems Corporation with new or equivalent materials. 65 | P a g e [RAPTORXR USER MANUAL VERSION 1.10] May 2, 2017 Figure 2 RMA Form Company Name Company Name Street Address Street Address City, State, Zip Code City, State, Zip Code Contact Contact Phone Phone Ship To: Bill To: Customer Information email us at info@metricsystems.com Fax E-mail address Fax E-mail address Purchase Order, Warranty and General Instructions Your PO# for Repair Method of Payment Authorized by (if no PO provided) Original PO number(s) under which the Unit(s) were shipped Service Contract if Any Product to be repaired Item Qty Model/Part No. Serial Number Symptom or Problem Your Special Instructions IMPORTANT NOTICE: By submitting the product described above to MSC for repair, Customer acknowledges and agrees that it shall pay the amount charged by MSC for the repairs immediately upon receipt of written notice (or Proforma invoice) from MSC setting forth the date of completion of repairs and the total amount due. If the amount due remains unpaid ninety (90) days after delivery of such written notice to Customer, MSC at its option, shall have the right to retain the product or dispose of such product. MSC may retain the proceeds of any sale of product as payment for the costs associated with the repair and disposition of the product plus reasonable costs of storing the product (“Costs”). By submitting the product to MSC, Customer further agrees that it waives any obligation of MSC to take any actions, other than those actions set forth herein, prior to retaining or disposing of the product. Upon the written request of Customer, MSC will submit to the Customer any amount obtained from the disposition of the product in excess of the Costs. 66 | P a g e [RAPTORXR USER MANUAL VERSION 1.10] May 2, 2017 8 Technical Appendix A 8.1 RaptorXR Recommended Antenna Specification Sheets 67 | P a g e Directional Log Period – (AUPE862) [RAPTORXR USER MANUAL VERSION 1.10] May 2, 2017 8.1.1 UFH-TV Log Period Antenna AUPE862 /Page 1 of 2 68 | P a g e [RAPTORXR USER MANUAL VERSION 1.10] May 2, 2017 UFH-TV Log Period Antenna AUPE862 /Page 2 of 2 69 | P a g e [RAPTORXR USER MANUAL VERSION 1.10] May 2, 2017 8.2 Appendix B 8.2.1 RaptorXR UHF Band Plan RaptorXR UHF Band Plan FCC TV White Space UHF Channels Lower Adjacent Channel Total BW=6 MHz Upper Adj. Channel Total BW=6 MHz Lower Adjacent Channel (LAC) (BW=5.9 MHz) Channel Number LAC Start Freq (MHz) 14 15 16 17 18 19 Lower Band Edge (LBE) (BW=100 KHz) Operating Channel (BW=6 MHz) Upper Band Edge (UBE) (BW=100 KHz) Center Frequency (MHz) UBE Center Frequency (MHz) UAC Start Freq MHz UAC Center Freq (MHz) UAC Stop Freq MHz 476.05 482.05 488.05 494.05 500.05 506.05 476.1 482.1 488.1 494.1 500.1 506.1 479.05 485.05 491.05 497.05 503.05 509.05 482 488 494 500 506 512 512.05 518.05 524.05 530.05 536.05 512.1 518.1 524.1 530.1 536.1 515.05 521.05 527.05 533.05 539.05 518 524 530 536 542 542.05 548.05 554.05 560.05 566.05 542.1 548.1 554.1 560.1 566.1 545.05 551.05 557.05 563.05 569.05 548 554 560 566 572 572.05 578.05 584.05 590.05 572.1 578.1 584.1 590.1 575.05 581.05 587.05 593.05 578 584 590 596 LAC Center Freq (MHz) LAC Stop Freq MHz LBE Center Frequency (MHz) 464 470 476 482 488 494 466.95 472.95 478.95 484.95 490.95 496.95 469.9 475.9 481.9 487.9 493.9 499.9 469.95 475.95 481.95 487.95 493.95 499.95 20 21 22 23 24 500 506 512 518 524 502.95 508.95 514.95 520.95 526.95 505.9 511.9 517.9 523.9 529.9 505.95 511.95 517.95 523.95 529.95 25 26 27 28 29 530 536 542 548 554 532.95 538.95 544.95 550.95 556.95 535.9 541.9 547.9 553.9 559.9 535.95 541.95 547.95 553.95 559.95 30 31 32 33 560 566 572 578 562.95 568.95 574.95 580.95 565.9 571.9 577.9 583.9 565.95 571.95 577.95 583.95 70 | P a g e Band 1 473 479 485 491 497 503 Band 2 509 515 521 527 533 Band 3 539 545 551 557 563 Band 4 569 575 581 587 Upper Adjacent Channel (UAC) (BW=5.9 MHz) [RAPTORXR USER MANUAL VERSION 1.10] May 2, 2017 34 584 586.95 589.9 35 36 37 38 39 590 596 602 608 614 592.95 598.95 604.95 610.95 616.95 595.9 601.9 607.9 613.9 619.9 40 41 42 43 44 45 620 626 632 638 644 650 622.95 628.95 634.95 640.95 646.95 652.95 625.9 631.9 637.9 643.9 649.9 655.9 46 47 48 49 50 51 656 662 668 674 680 686 658.95 664.95 670.95 676.95 682.95 688.95 661.9 667.9 673.9 679.9 685.9 691.9 71 | P a g e 589.95 593 Band Stop (Channels 35-39) 595.95 599 601.95 605 607.95 611 613.95 617 619.95 623 Band 5 625.95 629 631.95 635 637.95 641 643.95 647 649.95 653 655.95 659 Band 6 661.95 665 667.95 671 673.95 677 679.95 683 685.95 689 691.95 695 596.05 596.1 599.05 602 602.05 608.05 614.05 620.05 626.05 602.1 608.1 614.1 620.1 626.1 605.05 611.05 617.05 623.05 629.05 608 614 620 626 632 632.05 638.05 644.05 650.05 656.05 662.05 632.1 638.1 644.1 650.1 656.1 662.1 635.05 641.05 647.05 653.05 659.05 665.05 638 644 650 656 662 668 668.05 674.05 680.05 686.05 692.05 698.05 668.1 674.1 680.1 686.1 692.1 698.1 671.05 677.05 683.05 689.05 695.05 701.05 674 680 686 692 698 704 [RAPTORXR USER MANUAL VERSION 1.10] May 2, 2017 8.2.1.1 Minimum Signal Requirements 72 | P a g e [RAPTORXR USER MANUAL VERSION 1.10] May 2, 2017 8.2.1.2 Technical Overview/Theory of Operation RAPTORXR – Broadband TVWS Backhaul SDR Radio System TECHNICAL OVERVIEW 73 | P a g e [RAPTORXR USER MANUAL VERSION 1.10] May 2, 2017 The The RaptorXR Communication Mission RaptorXR VHF/UHF Broadband Digital Wireless System The mission of the RaptorXR is to provide our customers with the ability to reliably deliver in outdoor and indoor environments needed backhaul and edge wide - area coverage and broadband capacity unattainable using licensed or unlicensed microwave based systems. This mission is accomplished via the RaptorXR, a software configurable full - duplex digital radio system, utilizing locally available VHF/UHF TV channels called TV White Space. With the RaptorXR nearly any conceivable mesh network can be implemented ranging from basic long- range point-to-point to highly survivable back-haul networks covering very wide service areas. 74 | P a g e [RAPTORXR USER MANUAL VERSION 1.10] May 2, 2017 XR 75 | P a g e XR [RAPTORXR USER MANUAL VERSION 1.10] May 2, 2017 RAPTOR TECHNOLOGY OVERVIEW Broadband waveform generator creates the waveforms that convey internet information Ultra-Linear amplifier amplifies the low level wave form signals prior to transmission Enables simultaneous transmit and receive operation Antenna PA Software Defined Broadband Digital Transmitter - Operating System: Debian Linux - SDR Firmware - Operating Process and Policy Rules - System Administration, Control, Monitoring and Maintenace - Network Topology – Software Defined Networking (SDN) - Spectrum Management Process and Policy Controller Duplexer ethernet Receiver Pre-Selector Software Defined Broadband Digital Receiver - Database Operational Interface - Equipment Set-up and Configuration - Wide-area Network Configuration Broadband waveform receiver detects and processes the incoming digital waveform. Filters and amplifies the weak incoming signal from the remote Raptor. 76 | P a g e All Raptors – Base Stations and Subscriber Stations follow the same architecture. Software radio components driven by an open systems OS followed by wide band amplifiers. This architecture enables reusable software and common parts leading to a consistent manufacturing process. [RAPTORXR USER MANUAL VERSION 1.10] May 2, 2017 RaptorXR Point-to-Point Bandplan and Duplexer Response RaptorXR Diplexer Performance (400 – 800 MHz) Down-link Channels: 14 (470 MHz) to 35 (599 MHz) 77 | P a g e Up-link Channels: 40 (626 MHz) to 51 (698 MHz) [RAPTORXR USER MANUAL VERSION 1.10] May 2, 2017 RaptorXR Internal Sub-Systems 28 VDC DC Power Input Antenna Port Ultra-Linear PA UHF Duplexer Power Supply Rx Pre-Selector High or Low Band Tx Modulator Rx Demodulator Processor Internal Communications Hub Front Panel Display END 78 | P a g e
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