Radwin 5XACMOD3C 5 GHz 802.11ac 3x3 RF Module User Manual UM Transportation 4 5 10 4Regulation

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DEPLOYMENT GUIDE
TRANSPORTATION FIBERINMOTION
BROADBAND TRAIN TO GROUND COMMUNICATION
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Chapter 1: Introduction
1.1 Scope of this Document ...................................................................................................... 1‐1
1.2 Transportation FiberinMotion Overview ............................................................................ 1‐1
1.2.1 Major Components...................................................................................................... 1‐2
TBS (Transportation Base Station) units ...............................................................1‐3
TBS antennas.....................................................................................................1‐3
PoEs..................................................................................................................1‐3
TMUs (Transportation Mobile Units).....................................................................1‐4
TMU antennas....................................................................................................1‐4
ISUs ..................................................................................................................1‐4
OSUs.................................................................................................................1‐5
1.2.2 Accessories .................................................................................................................. 1‐5
1.2.3 Management and Configuration Tools ....................................................................... 1‐5
RADWIN Configurator tool ..................................................................................1‐5
RADWIN Air Link Performance Monitoring tool......................................................1‐5
1.3 Applications......................................................................................................................... 1‐6
1.3.1 Operational ................................................................................................................. 1‐6
1.3.2 Passenger Services ...................................................................................................... 1‐6
1.4 Features............................................................................................................................... 1‐6
1.4.1 General........................................................................................................................ 1‐6
1.4.2 Mobility Capabilities.................................................................................................... 1‐6
1.4.3 Onboard Mobile Units ................................................................................................. 1‐6
1.5 Document Notifications ...................................................................................................... 1‐7
Chapter 2: Site Installation
2.1 Scope of This Chapter.......................................................................................................... 2‐1
2.2 Wayside............................................................................................................................... 2‐1
2.2.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................... 2‐1
General Guidelines .............................................................................................2‐1
Power................................................................................................................2‐1
Minimum Recommended Distances......................................................................2‐1
General Mounting Arrangement...........................................................................2‐2
2.2.2 TBS Mounting.............................................................................................................. 2‐4
TBS Mounting on a vertical pole ..........................................................................2‐6
TBS mounting on a horizontal pole ......................................................................2‐9
TBS mounting on a wall .................................................................................... 2‐13
2.2.3 PoE Devices for the TBS ............................................................................................. 2‐16
2.2.4 TBS Antennas ............................................................................................................ 2‐17
TBS Antenna Mounting on a Vertical Pole........................................................... 2‐18
TBS Antenna Mounting on a Horizontal Pole ....................................................... 2‐21
TBS Antenna Mounting on a Wall ...................................................................... 2‐22
TBS Antenna Mounting Kit Adaptor .................................................................... 2‐22
2.2.5 TBS External Connections .......................................................................................... 2‐25
2.2.6 Synchronization Units................................................................................................ 2‐25
Indoor Synchronization Unit (ISU) ..................................................................... 2‐25
Outdoor Synchronization Unit (OSU) .................................................................. 2‐26
2.2.7 External GPS Antenna ............................................................................................... 2‐27
2.2.8 Lightning Protection Unit (LPU)................................................................................. 2‐28
2.2.9 Waterproofing........................................................................................................... 2‐31
2.3 On‐board ........................................................................................................................... 2‐33
2.3.1 Overview ................................................................................................................... 2‐33
General Guidelines ...........................................................................................2‐33
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General Mounting Arrangement......................................................................... 2‐33
2.3.2 TMU Mounting.......................................................................................................... 2‐33
Mounting on a wall ...........................................................................................2‐43
TMU - External Connections .............................................................................. 2‐43
2.3.3 PoE Devices for the TMU ........................................................................................... 2‐43
2.3.4 TMU Antennas .......................................................................................................... 2‐44
2.3.5 TMU External Connections ........................................................................................ 2‐47
2.4 Grounding.......................................................................................................................... 2‐47
TBS and OSU ...................................................................................................2‐47
TMU ................................................................................................................2‐48
FinM PoE .........................................................................................................2‐48
External PoE ....................................................................................................2‐49
ISU .................................................................................................................2‐50
Antennas .........................................................................................................2‐50
Chapter 3: Network Guidelines
3.1 Scope of This Chapter.......................................................................................................... 3‐1
3.2 Overview ............................................................................................................................. 3‐1
3.3 Wayside Network ................................................................................................................ 3‐1
3.4 On‐board Network .............................................................................................................. 3‐3
3.5 On‐board Physical Connectivity .......................................................................................... 3‐4
3.6 Wayside Core Router .......................................................................................................... 3‐5
3.7 Basic IP Scheme and Data Flow Path................................................................................... 3‐5
3.8 Recommended VLAN Assignment....................................................................................... 3‐7
3.9 Inter Base Handover (IBHO) Update Message .................................................................... 3‐9
3.10 Intra Train Handover (ITHO) Update Message................................................................ 3‐12
Chapter 4: Configuring the Radio Network
4.1 Scope of This Chapter.......................................................................................................... 4‐1
4.2 Connecting to the Units ...................................................................................................... 4‐1
4.3 About the Configurator Tool ............................................................................................... 4‐1
4.3.1 Method of Operation .................................................................................................. 4‐2
4.4 Using the Configurator Tool ................................................................................................ 4‐2
4.4.1 Main Tab ..................................................................................................................... 4‐2
4.4.2 Project Tab .................................................................................................................. 4‐5
Upper Table.......................................................................................................4‐5
Lower Table: Quality of Service (QoS) Options .....................................................4‐9
4.4.3 Line Tab ..................................................................................................................... 4‐12
4.4.4 Towers Tab ................................................................................................................ 4‐15
4.4.5 Train Tab ................................................................................................................... 4‐17
4.5 Interference Mitigation for Co‐channel Neighbors ........................................................... 4‐17
4.5.1 Basic Situation........................................................................................................... 4‐18
4.5.2 Necessary Pre‐Conditions.......................................................................................... 4‐18
Activation Conditions ........................................................................................ 4‐19
De-Activation Conditions ................................................................................... 4‐19
4.5.3 Method of Operation ................................................................................................ 4‐20
4.5.4 Configuring the Co‐Channel Neighbor Interference Mitigation Option .................... 4‐21
4.6 Configuring Network Units................................................................................................ 4‐25
Configuring an Individual Unit: .......................................................................... 4‐25
Configuring Many Units at Once: ....................................................................... 4‐25
4.6.1 Configuring Transportation Base Stations (TBSs)...................................................... 4‐25
To re-configure a unit that is already installed: ...................................................4‐26
4.6.2 Configuring Transportation Mobile Units (TMUs)..................................................... 4‐27
To re-configure a unit that is already installed in the field: .................................. 4‐28
4.6.3 Configuring Indoor Synchronization Units (ISUs) ...................................................... 4‐29
To re-configure a unit that is already installed in the field: .................................. 4‐30
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Appendix A: Antenna Guidelines
A.1 For Deployment in US/Canada............................................................................................ A‐1
Appendix C: Revision History
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Chapter 1: Introduction
1.1 Scope of this Document
This publication shows how to install and operate RADWIN’s Transportation FiberinMotion
(Fiber in Motion or FinM) solution.
This publication is addressed primarily to system integrators as well as installing technicians.
1.2 Transportation FiberinMotion Overview
Transportation FiberinMotion is a train‐to‐wayside communications solution that ensures
continuous high‐speed wireless connectivity between the rolling stock, the tracks and control
center.
The Transportation FiberinMotion system consists of powerful base stations deployed along
the tracks that connect to mobile units installed onboard the rolling stock. The solution
operates in challenging outdoor conditions and underground tunnels.
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Pole/Wall
Antennas
TBS
ISU/OSU
Station Switch
Core switch
Network
& Backhaul
PoE
TMUs
Rolling stock
Figure 1‐1: Fiber in Motion Overview
A Fiber in Motion solution works as follows:
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TBS (Transportation Base Station) units are installed on poles or walls either outdoors or
in a tunnel, and are equipped with antennas (usually 4),
The TBS units communicate with the backhaul network via a PoE device or fiber,
The TBS units transmit to/receive from TMUs (Transportation Mobile Units) installed on
board rolling stock (also equipped with antennas for the TMUs), and located within the
beam of the TBS antennas,
The TMU radios, also powered by PoE devices, provide communication connections for
on‐board equipment such as routers and WiFi devices.
Indoor Synchronization Unit/Outdoor Synchronization Units (ISU/OSU) synchronize the
transmission of below ground TBS units.
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1.2.1 Major Components
The major components of the Transportation FiberinMotion solution are shown below:
TBS (Transportation Base Station) units
TBS units communicate with the backhaul network via a PoE device or fiber, and transmit to/
receive from TMUs (Transportation Mobile Units) installed on board rolling stock.
250 mm
280 mm
75 mm
Figure 1‐2: TBS unit
TBS antennas
Although there are many different types of antennas (see Appendix A, Antenna Guidelines for
a list of permitted antennas), we recommend using flat antennas like the one shown here,
available from RADWIN:
Figure 1‐3: TBS antenna
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PoEs
Power‐over‐ethernet devices are used to supply both power and network communications to
the TBS, TMU, and OSUs. Use only PoEs recommended by RADWIN. In addition, the TMU can
be supplied from an alternative PoE, as shown.
When working with the TMU, note that a special PoE‐TMU cable must be used.
Outdoor PoE
Indoor PoE
PoE for the TMU
Figure 1‐4: PoE Units
TMUs (Transportation Mobile Units)
TMU radios, also powered by PoE devices, transmit to/receive from TBSs installed on wayside
poles or walls, and provide communication connections for on‐board equipment such as
routers and WiFi devices.
230 mm
275 mm
40 mm
Figure 1‐5: TMU radio
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TMU antennas
Use shark‐fin antennas, installed on the roof of the rolling stock (see Appendix A, Antenna
Guidelines for a list of permitted antennas):
Figure 1‐6: Shark‐fin antenna for TMU
ISUs
Indoor Synchronization Units are used to synchronize TBS transmissions. The ISUs are
installed in tunnels.
Figure 1‐7: Indoor Synchronization Unit
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OSUs
Outdoor Synchronization Units are used to synchronize TBS transmissions. The OSUs are
based on the same hardware casing as the TBS, and are installed in outdoor locations.
Figure 1‐8: Outdoor Synchronization Unit
1.2.2 Accessories
You will also need some of the following accessories:
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Lightning protector unit ‐ for use with outdoor products
CAT 6 cables ‐ various lengths for use with radios and PoE devices
Grounding cables
Additional mounting kits for the antennas and PoEs ‐ each antenna and each external
PoE installed on a pole needs a mounting kit.
1.2.3 Management and Configuration Tools
RADWIN Configurator tool
This tool allows you to carry out bulk commissioning of groups of radios, usually on a track by
track basis. Its use is covered in Radio Network Configuration.
RADWIN Air Link Performance Monitoring tool
The Air Link Performance Monitoring (ALPM) tool is an advanced analysis tool for RADWIN’s
Fiber in Motion product line.
The ALPM tool accumulates all important events and information related to each unit in the
system and to the target to which it has a link.
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1.3 Applications
1.3.1 Operational
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Real‐time CCTV transmission
Level crossing detection
Onboard ticketing
Communications‐based train control (CBTC)
1.3.2 Passenger Services
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High‐speed internet access
Passenger Information Systems
Multimedia entertainment
1.4 Features
1.4.1 General
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Ethernet connectivity between base station and subscriber units
Advanced OFDM & MIMO 2x2 and 3x3 for nLOS and NLOS performance
Enhanced interference mitigation capability
Inter & intra site sync to reduce self interference
Long range between base stations
Frequency bands ‐ 4.9‐5.9GHz
Dedicated Bandwidth ensuring SLA & latency
Low and constant latency – min < 3ms, typical 4 to 20ms
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Channel bandwidth – 20/40/80 MHz
Regulations supported ‐ FCC/IC/WPC/MII/Universal/Japanese Regulations
1.4.2 Mobility Capabilities
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Up to 750 Mbps per TBS
High speed ‐ up to 300 Km per hour / 186 miles per hour
Up to 16 TMUs per TBS
RADWIN Network Management System support
Smart Bandwidth Management (SBM) using dynamic bandwidth allocation to maxi‐
mize service provider throughput and adhere to customer SLAs
1.4.3 Onboard Mobile Units
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200 Mbps aggregate throughput per TMU
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Supports customer SLAs by assignment of dedicated bandwidth for uplink and down‐
link per TMU, at the TBS
Separate uplink and downlink configurable Maximum Information Rate (MIR) per
TMU
1.5 Document Notifications
Notifications consist of Warnings, Cautions and Notes.
Warning: risk of danger to persons.
Caution: risk of damage to equipment or of service degradation
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Provide additional background
Offer a recommendation
Remind you of something that should be kept in mind
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2.1 Scope of This Chapter
This chapter describes how to install the equipment for the Transportation FiberinMotion
solution.
2.2 Wayside
The Fiber in Motion solution uses multiple antennas to enable MIMO and Diversity modes.
The solution relies on antenna spacing, as well as dual polarization / dual slanted antennas to
differentiate the radio streams.
2.2.1 Overview
General Mounting Arrangement
The TBS can be mounted on a pole or a wall, together with its antennas, LPUs and PoE device.
To enable better MIMO conditions, the antennas should be divided between vertical and
horizontal polarizations. Figure 2‐1 shows a schematic view with these polarizations.
• Place the tower/TBS at the location determined by the site survey.
• Make sure there is sufficient line‐of‐sight towards the track segment the antennas
will cover
• Make sure that there are no obstacles directly in front of the antennas
• The lowest antenna must be higher than the highest rail car on the line
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Figure 2‐1: TBS ‐ Base Station mounting with antennas (outside)
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Table 2‐1: TBS ‐ Base Station mounting with antennas (tunnel)
Power
• Use the PoE to supply power to the TBS
• Use the PoE or the SFP fiber connection to provide a service connection to the
TBS.
• Install two Lightning Protection Units (LPU): One close to the TBS, and the other
close to the PoE.
Minimum Recommended Distances
There are two antennas for each direction: A is for approaching trains, and B is for
receding trains (see Figure 2‐1). Separate the antennas as much as possible, and
maintain the following minimal distances:
• Recommended vertical separation between each antenna is 1.0m.
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2.2.2 TBS Mounting
The TBS can be mounted on a vertical or horizontal pole, or on a wall.
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Vertical pole: see page 2‐6 for directions relevant to all sizes.
• Thin pole: see page 2‐6.
• Medium pole: see page 2‐8
• Thick pole: see page 2‐8
Horizontal pole: see page 2‐9 for directions relevant to all sizes.
• Thin pole: see page 2‐11.
• Medium pole: see page 2‐12
• Thick pole: see page 2‐13
Wall: The TBS can be mounted on a wall, see page 2‐13.
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Check the package contents:
Figure 2‐2: TBS mounting kit package contents
Table 2‐2: TBS mounting kit package contents
Item
No.
Description
Quantity
Base plate
Pole clamp
Hex screw with flange M8x90
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Table 2‐2: TBS mounting kit package contents (Continued)
Item
No.
Description
Quantity
Standoffs M4x16
Allen screws M4x30
Washers for allen screws
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TBS Mounting on a vertical pole
All sizes
1. Fasten the standoffs to the base plate in the holes labeled “V” as shown:
Figure 2‐3: Fasten standoffs to base plate (for vertical pole)
2. Place the TBS as shown over the standoffs, and using the Allen screws and washers, fasten
the TBS to the base plate.
Figure 2‐4: Fasten TBS to base plate (for vertical pole)
Vertical Pole ‐ thin
1. Diameter 3/4 to 1 1/2: Before raising the TBS on the pole, position the pole clamp as shown
in the following two figures. Do not completely tighten the bolts:
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Thin pole (diameter 3/4 to 1 1/2): Position the pole clamp as shown in the following two figures, do not completely tighten the bolts:
Figure 2‐5: Thin pole: Fasten clamp to base
Figure 2‐6: Thin pole: Do not completely
plate
tighten bolts
2. Place this assembly on the pole where you want to mount the TBS. Once it is in place,
rotate the pole clamp as shown, then tighten both bolts.
Figure 2‐7: Thin pole: Rotate clamp
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Vertical pole ‐ medium
1. Diameter 2 to 3: Before raising the TBS on the pole, position the pole clamp as shown in
the following two figures. Do not completely tighten the bolts:
Figure 2‐9: Medium pole: Fasten clamp to
base plate
Figure 2‐10: Medium pole: Do not com‐
pletely tighten bolts
2. Place this assembly on the pole where you want to mount the TBS. Once it is in place,
rotate the pole clamp as shown, then tighten both bolts.
Figure 2‐11: Medium pole: Rotate clamp
Figure 2‐12: Medium pole: tighten bolts
Vertical Pole ‐ thick
1. Diameter larger than 3: Use worm drive clamps (not supplied), threaded through the holes
as shown in Figure 2‐13, or U‐bolts (not supplied), fastened using the holes as shown in
Figure 2‐14:
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Figure 2‐13: Using worm drive clamps for a thick pole
Figure 2‐14: Using U‐bolts for a thick pole
TBS mounting on a horizontal pole
All sizes
1. Before fastening the TBS to the base plate (see Step 1. on page 2‐6), rotate the plate by 90o
clockwise. Make sure the arrow next to the “H” points up.
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Figure 2‐15: Rotate base plate clockwise 90o for horizontal pole
2. Fasten the standoffs to the base plate in the holes labeled “H” as shown:
Figure 2‐16: Fasten standoffs to base plate (for horizontal pole)
3. Place the TBS as shown over the standoffs, and using the Allen screws and washers, fasten
the TBS to the base plate.
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Figure 2‐17: Fasten TBS to base plate (for horizontal pole)
Horiztonal Pole ‐ thin
1. Diameter 3/4 to 1 1/2: Before raising the TBS on the pole, position the pole clamp as shown
in the following two figures. Do not completely tighten the bolts:
Thin pole (diameter 3/4 to 1 1/2): Position the pole clamp as shown in the following two figures, do not completely tighten the bolts:
Figure 2‐18: Thin pole: Fasten clamp to base
plate
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2. Place this assembly on the pole where you want to mount the TBS. Once it is in place,
rotate the pole clamp as shown, then tighten both bolts.
Figure 2‐20: Thin pole: Rotate clamp
Figure 2‐21: Thin pole: tighten bolts
Horizontal Pole ‐ medium
1. Diameter 2 to 3: Before raising the TBS on the pole, position the pole clamp as shown in
the following two figures. Do not completely tighten the bolts:
Figure 2‐22: Medium pole: Fasten clamp to
base plate
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2. Place this assembly on the pole where you want to mount the TBS. Once it is in place,
rotate the pole clamp as shown, then tighten both bolts.
Figure 2‐24: Medium pole: Rotate clamp
Figure 2‐25: Medium pole: tighten bolts
Horiztonal Pole ‐ thick
1. Diameter larger than 3: Use metal bands (not supplied), threaded through the holes as
shown in Figure 2‐26, or U‐bolts (not supplied), fastened using the holes as shown in
Figure 2‐27:
Figure 2‐26: Using metal bands for a large poleFigure 2‐27: Using U‐bolts for a large pole
TBS mounting on a wall
1. Fasten the standoffs to the base plate in the holes labeled “V” or “H”, whichever is more
convenient, as shown:
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Figure 2‐28: Fasten standoffs to base plate
Figure 2‐29: Standoffs fastened to base plate
2. Use anchor bolts to attach base plate to a wall, as shown:
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Attach the base plate to a wall using 9mm dia. anchor bolts (not supplied) in the holes indicated.
Figure 2‐30: Attach base plate to wall
3. Place the TBS as shown over the standoffs, and using the Allen screws and washers, fasten
the TBS to the base plate.
Figure 2‐31: Fasten TBS to base plate on wall
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Figure 2‐32: TBS mounted on a wall
Always mount a TBS with the connectors on the bottom. Never mount a
unit horizontally.
2.2.3 PoE Devices for the TBS
The TBS is supplied by a PoE device, mounted in the same manner as an antenna, or via an
indoor unit, installed in an electrical hut.
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Figure 2‐33: PoE mounted on a pole
Figure 2‐34: PoE external connections
2.2.4 TBS Antennas
Use the antenna mounting kit (different from the TBS mounting kit) to mount a TBS antenna
on a pole or wall. The same mounting kit is used to mount an external PoE device.
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• Thin pole: see page 2‐18.
• Medium pole: see page 2‐19
• Thick pole: see page 2‐20
Horizontal pole: see page 2‐21 for directions relevant to all sizes.
Wall: see page 2‐22.
Figure 2‐35: Antenna Mounting Kit Contents
Tighten all bolts with a torque of 15Nm.
TBS Antenna Mounting on a Vertical Pole
Thin Pole
This method is for mounting the TBS antenna on a pole of pipe size 3/4 to 1 1/2.
Do not mount the TBS antenna on a pole smaller than 3/4.
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1. When mounting on a thin pole, position the pole clamp as shown in the following figures:
Figure 2‐36: Connect Pole Clamp to Radio
Holder
Figure 2‐37: Tighten bolts
2. Place this “unit” on the pole where you want to mount the antenna. Once it is in
place, rotate the pole clamp as shown, then tighten both bolts.
Figure 2‐38: Rotate Clamp and tighten bolts
Figure 2‐39: Mounting Kit on thin pole
Medium Pole
This method is for mounting the TBS antenna on a pole of pipe size 2 to 3.
3. Connect the pole clamp to the radio holder with the 8x90 bolts, but do not tighten
the bolts all the way ‐ tighten them so that they are not closer than a distance
equal to the radius of the pole. You will then have one “unit” that you can take to
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the location on the pole where you want to mount the antenna. (See Figure 2‐36
to Figure 2‐39 for mounting on a thin pole)
Figure 2‐40: Connect Pole Clamp to Radio
Holder
Figure 2‐41: Tighten bolts
4. Place this “unit” on the pole where you want to mount the antenna. Once it is in
place, rotate the pole clamp as shown, then tighten both bolts.
Figure 2‐42: Rotate Clamp and tighten bolts
Figure 2‐43: Mounting Kit on pole
Thick Pole
• This method is for mounting the TBS antenna on a pole of pipe size larger than 3.
• Use worm drive clamps (not supplied), threaded through the holes as shown. The pole
clamp is not needed.
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Figure 2‐44: Mounting kit on a thick pole
TBS Antenna Mounting on a Horizontal Pole
When using the mounting kit on a horizontal pole, use the radio vertical adaptor, as shown:
Figure 2‐45: Mounting kit on a horizontal pole
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TBS Antenna Mounting on a Wall
When using the mounting kit on a wall, the pole clamp is not necessary:
TBS Antenna Mounting Kit Adaptor
A flat panel antenna such as that shown in Figure 2‐47 is typically used. It has four bolts for a
mounting kit adapter. The mounting kit adaptor appears as shown in Figure 2‐46:
Figure 2‐46: Flat panel antenna mounting kit adapter
Attach the mounting kit adaptor to the rear of the antenna as shown:
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Figure 2‐47: Flat Panel antenna ‐ rear with mounting kit adapter
Figure 2‐48 shows a mounted antenna. Attach the mounting bolt to the side of the adaptor
with the recess, as shown.
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Figure 2‐48: Flat Panel antenna ‐ mounted on a pole
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2.2.5 TBS External Connections
Figure 2‐49: TBS external connections
2.2.6 Synchronization Units
Indoor Synchronization Unit (ISU)
The Indoor Synchronization Unit (ISU) provides a master synchronization clock for all TBS
units, and is connected to one of the network switches.
It can be installed on a 19in. rack or on a convenient indoor surface.
Figure 2‐50: Indoor Synchronization Unit (ISU)
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Outdoor Synchronization Unit (OSU)
The Outdoor Synchronization Unit (OSU) provides a master synchronization clock for all TBS
units, and is connected to one of the network switches.
It is housed in the same housing as a TBS unit, and is installed in the same manner as a TBS
(see TBS Mounting on page 2‐4). It receives a GPS synchronization signal, and can use its
integrated GPS antenna, or an external GPS antenna.
Figure 2‐51: OSU external connections
show a OSU outside
show an OSU in a tunnel, with a wire going up through an air shaft to an external GPS
antenna.
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2.2.7 External GPS Antenna
The external GPS antenna is mounted on a vertical or horizontal pole segment. Figure 2‐52
shows the GPS antenna. The antenna is seated in an inverted L plate with a hole for the
antenna port. The L plate is strapped to the pole with a pair of worm drive clamps..
Figure 2‐52: GPS antenna
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2.2.8 Lightning Protection Unit (LPU)
The use of lightning protection is dependent on regulatory and end user requirements.
Although FinM units have surge limiting circuits that minimize the risk of damage due to
lightning strikes, RADWIN recommends the use of additional surge arrestor devices to protect
the equipment from nearby lightning strikes.
Figure 2‐53: Lightning Protection Unit (LPU)
For any type of indoor unit‐outdoor unit connection, the LPUs are installed in pairs, as shown
in Figure 2‐54:
Figure 2‐54: Basic use of lightning protector units
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The LPU has two cable glands on the bottom for CAT‐5e/6 cables, in addition to a grounding
lug. There is an extra hole for a second screw when installed on a wall. On the side of the LPU
is a slot for the metal tie when installed on a pole, as shown in Figure 2‐55 and Figure 2‐56:
Figure 2‐55: LPU: Bottom View
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Figure 2‐56: LPU: Side View
To install an LPU on a pole:
1. Choose a location as close as possible to the radio unit.
2. Insert the metal tie through the slots as shown in Figure 2‐56. Make sure the LPU is
oriented in the correct direction, as shown in Figure 2‐57.
Figure 2‐57: LPU attached to pole with metal tie
3. Tighten the metal tie.
4. Connect the grounding lug to a grounding source.
5. Remove the cable glands.
6. Thread the CAT‐5e/6 cables through the cable glands, and connect the cables to the
LPU as shown in Figure 2‐58.
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7. Tighten the cable glands around the CAT‐5e cables as shown in Figure 2‐59.
Figure 2‐58: Connecting cables to the LPU (1) Figure 2‐59: Connecting cables to the LPU (2)
8. Route one CAT‐5e/6 up to the radio, and the other down to the IDU or PoE (via the
lower LPU). An LPU installed on a pole is shown in Figure 2‐60.
9. RADWIN recommends that you add extra waterproofing to the connections
(see see "Waterproofing" on page 2‐31.).
Figure 2‐60: Installing an LPU on a pole (side view)
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To install an LPU on a wall:
1. Remove the grounding lug.
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2. Attach the LPU to the wall using wood or masonry screws (not included), via the
holes as shown in Figure 2‐61.
3. Connect the left screw (where the grounding lug was located) to a ground source.
4. Remove the cable glands.
5. Thread the CAT‐5e/6 cables through the cable glands, and connect the cables to the
LPU as shown in Figure 2‐58.
6. Tighten the cable glands around the CAT‐5e/6 cables as shown in Figure 2‐59.
7. Route one CAT‐5e up to the radio (via the upper LPU), and the other to the IDU or
PoE.
8. RADWIN recommends that you add extra waterproofing to the connections
(see see Waterproofing on page 2‐31).
Figure 2‐61: Installing an LPU on a wall
2.2.9 Waterproofing
Protect all connections between any outdoor devices and cables from rain, dust, moisture
and salt according to the procedure below:
1. Use a high quality sealing material such as Scotch 23 Tape ¾” wide, to ensure IP‐67
compliant protection against water and dust.
2. Cut two pieces each 25 cm long, of Scotch 23 splicing tape. Remove the plastic
cover to expose the tacky side of the sealing tape as shown in Figure 2‐62.
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Figure 2‐62: Exposing the tacky side of the sealing tape
3. After connecting a cable to a unit, tighten the cable gland cap firmly and use the
insulation tape to fully cover the cable gland.
Figure 2‐63: Waterproofing an external connection
2.2.10 On‐Surface vs. Skyline / Elevated Train
TBS
• Height
• Power
RADWIN PoE
• PoE 3rd Switches
• Connectors
Antennas
• 2X2
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‐ Spacing
‐ Alignment
• 3X3
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‐ Spacing
‐ Alignment
Synchronization
• GSU (part of the TBS)
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2.3 Track Side ‐ Below Ground
Show mainly the differences between above and below ground:
2.3.1 TBS
Mounting Kit
Connectors
2.3.2 Antennas
2X2
• Type
• Spacing
• Alignment
3X3
• Type
• Spacing
• Alignment
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2.3.3 Synchronization
ISU
GPS
2.4 Track Side ‐ Combined Above and Below
Ground Route
Synchronization
ISU
GPS
Combined GPS and ISU synchronization
2.5 On‐board
2.5.1 Overview
The Fiber in Motion solution uses shark fin antennas for its mobile units, and relies on
antenna orientation to differentiate the radio streams enough so as to enable MIMO.
General Guidelines
• Locate the antennas on the roof of the locomotive, as close as possible to the
front/back end.
• Place the TMU as close as possible to the antennas.
Power
• Use the PoE to supply power to the TMU
• Use the PoE or the SFP fiber connection to provide a service connection to the
TMU.
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General Mounting Arrangement
The TMU can be mounted on a shelf or a wall.
2.5.2 General Set‐Up of TMUs and Antennas
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2.5.3 TMU Mounting
The TMU can be mounted in a 19 in rack, on a shelf, or on a wall. When mounting on a 19 in
rack, use the specially‐designed TMU‐PoE drawer.
TMU mounting on a shelf
The TMU can be placed in any convenient horizontal surface, such as a shelf. Fasten the unit
and its PoE properly.
Figure 2‐64: TMU mounted on a shelf
TMU mounting on a wall
The TMU can be mounted an a wall with proper support. Use the mounting holes and
customer‐supplied screws to fasten the unit to a wall. Make sure you locate its PoE close to
the unit, and fasten it properly as well.
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TMU mounting using the TMU‐PoE drawer
The TMU‐PoE drawer is used to mount both the TMU and the PoE together. Carry out the
following steps to mount both units:
1. Choose a site for the TMU‐PoE drawer as close as possible to the on‐board antennas and
on‐board power supply. Make sure there is at least 12 cm/5 in of rack space.
2. Open the package, remove the TMU‐PoE drawer from the packing styrofoam, and
cut and discard the two black straps holding the mounting slides in place.
3. Check the contents:
Table 2‐3: TMU‐PoE drawer package contents
Item
No.
Description
Quantity
Tray
DC‐TMU Jumper cable
Allen wrench (M4)
Allen screws (M4x22)
Spring washers for Allen screws
DIN screws (M5x16)
12
Black finishing washers for M5 screws
12
Mechanical cage/nuts for M5 screws
12
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Figure 2‐65: TMU‐PoE drawer contents
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4. Detach the mounting slides from the TMU‐PoE drawer: Pull each slide out until it
is stopped by the locking lever. Press the locking lever to release the slide, and pull
slide out completely.
Pull slide
Mounting slide
Drawer
Locking Lever
Press Locking Lever
to release slide
Remove slide
Figure 2‐66: Remove the mounting slides from the TMU‐PoE drawer.
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5. Measure the distance between vertical rails of the rack.
Figure 2‐67: Measure distance between vertical rails
6. Adjust the location of the rear mounting flange of the first mounting slide so that
the distance between the holes of the mounting flanges are the same as the
distance you measured in the previous step.
Figure 2‐68: Adjust distance of rear mounting flange
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7. Place the second slide next to the first and adjust its rear mounting flange so that
the distance between the flanges are the same as that of the first slide.
Figure 2‐69: Adjust distance of mounting flange on second slide
8. Insert 8 mechanical cage nuts in the appropriate holes in the 19 in rack: 4 on each
side of the rack.
Figure 2‐70: Inserting cage nuts (one side shown)
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9. Place each mounting slide with the stopping flap towards the rear of the rack, and
using the Philips screws with the black washers, fasten the mounting slides to the
cage nuts and tighten.
Figure 2‐71: Placing and fastening mounting slide
10.Once both mounting slides are fastened tightly on the rack, insert the drawer as
follows:
a. Place the framework arms of the drawer into the mounting slides carefully. Make
sure they are straight.
b. Push back the drawer until the framework arms touch the ball‐bearing grey
housing.
c. While pressing outwards on both ball‐bearing grey housings, push the drawer in
further until the framework arms engage the ball‐bearing housings.
d. Further push the drawer until the locking lever stops it.
e. Release the locking levers, and push the drawer in all the way, even through some
resistance towards the end.
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Figure 2‐72: Inserting the drawer: Place arms straight
Push ball‐bearing
housing outwards
Figure 2‐73: Inserting the drawer: Push ball‐bearing housings outwards
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Press locking levers
and push drawer in
Figure 2‐74: Inserting the drawer: Release locking levers
11.Insert the other 4 cage nuts in the appropriate holes in the front side of the
vertical rails.
12.Using the other 4 Philips screws with the black washers, secure the drawer to the
front side of the vertical rails of the rack.
Figure 2‐75: Secure drawer to the front side of rack
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13.Attach PoE and TMU to drawer as follows:
a. Remove grounding lugs from both units (they interfere with the drawer and are not
needed for a drawer installation).
b. Place PoE over the pins of the left side of the drawer as shown, and attach using
allen screws.
Figure 2‐76: Attaching PoE to drawer
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c. Place TMU over the pins on the right side of the drawer as shown, and attach using
allen screws.
Figure 2‐77: Attaching TMU to drawer
The TMU and PoE, when mounted in the TMU‐PoE drawer, are grounded via the
mounting pins, through the 19 in rack.
Make sure the rack you are using is grounded properly.
2.5.4 PoE Devices for the TMU
The DC PoE device is always mounted next to the TMU.
The units can be mounted in a 19 in rack, a shelf, or on a wal.
Mounting with the TMU‐PoE drawer
The TMU‐PoE drawer is used to mount both the TMU and the PoE. Follow the instructions in
“Mounting on a wall” on page 2‐45.
Mounting on a DIN rack
The PoE can be mounted on a DIN rack. Carry out the following steps to mount the PoE on a
DIN rack:
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Figure 2‐78: Attaching a DIN rack holder to the PoE
Figure 2‐79: Attaching a PoE to a DIN rack
2.5.5 TMU Antennas
Each TMU
needs three “Shark‐Fin” roof antennas mounted on the roof of the locomotive
as close as possible to the TMU:
Figure 2‐80: “Shark‐Fin” antenna ‐ bottom view
Whatever mounting arrangement is adopted:
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The antennas should be mounted as close to the TMU as possible.
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Try to minimize obstructions between the antennas and the front of the train such as
air‐conditioner units, electronic route number display boxes and the like.
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Mount Antenna 1 and Antenna 2 on the edge of the locomotive at a 45o angle, as
shown in Figure 2‐81.
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Mount Antenna 3 (center) at a 90o angle (directly up) and one third of the distance
between the right and left antennas as shown in Figure 2‐81.
Connect the antenna ports of the TMU to the antennas as shown in Figure 2‐82.
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Figure 2‐81: TMU antenna mounting configuration on roof
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Figure 2‐82: TMU antenna port connection scheme
4. Connect the RF cable as shown below:
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2.5.6 TMU External Connections
Figure 2‐83: TMU ‐ External Connections
2.6 Grounding
All RADWIN products should be grounded during operation. In addition:
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All units should be grounded by a wire with diameter of at least 10 AWG.
Units must be properly grounded to a Protective Ground in accordance with the Local
Electrical Regulations
Rack‐mounted equipment should be mounted only in grounded racks and cabinets.
Further, you should ‐
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Always make the ground connection first and disconnect it last
Never connect telecommunication cables to ungrounded equipment
Ensure that all other cables are disconnected before disconnecting the ground
TBS and OSU
There is a grounding lug on the TBS and OSU as shown in Figure 2‐84. Ground it using 10 AWG
wire.
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Figure 2‐84: TBS/OSU: Grounding lug location
TMU
The grounding lug for the TMU is shown in Figure 2‐85. Ground it using 10 AWG wire.
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Figure 2‐85: TMU: Grounding lug location
When mounted in a 19 in rack, the TMU is grounded via the rack.
FinM PoE
There is a grounding lug on the FinM PoE as shown in Figure 2‐86. Ground it using 10 AWG
wire.
Figure 2‐86: PoE: Grounding lug location
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When mounted in a 19in rack, the PoE is grounded via the rack.
External PoE
There is a grounding lug on the external PoE as shown in Figure 2‐87. Ground it using 10 AWG
wire.
Figure 2‐87: PoE: Grounding lug location
ISU
The ISU is grounded via its ground connection on its front panel.
Figure 2‐88: ISU: Grounding lug location
Antennas
Ground external antennas using a suitable Grounding Kit such as an Andrew Type 223158‐2
(http://www.commscope.com).
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3.1 Scope of This Chapter
This chapter provides a description of the typical networking topology required by RADWIN's
Fiber in Motion Train‐To‐Ground solution.
3.2 Overview
Included in this chapter are:
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A general introduction to the network requirements for trackside and on‐board net‐
works,
A description of the required routers' functionalities,
A data flow description,
Sample IP and VLAN assignment guidelines,
A short description of the update messages during handovers, and how the recom‐
mended network topology supports these messages.
The typical networking described in this chapter enables broadband Train‐To‐Ground
communication, while maintaining a handover time of less than 50ms.
Follow the guidelines carefully. Any questions or clarifications should be
addressed to RADWIN's Professional Services team for an official response.
Prior to project rollout, a detailed network architecture (including topology and
HW to be used) should be shared with RADWIN for confirmation.
3.3 Wayside Network
The RADWIN Fiber in Motion best‐practice solution is based on a transparent layer 2
architecture:
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The backhaul network is connected to the Radio Base Stations (TBS) deployed along the
tracks side via GbE copper or fiber, as a layer 2 based network.
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The backhaul network (existing or provided by the system integrator/customer) is used
to aggregate traffic to/from the TBSs and send it to the control/data centres.
The required network architecture must have a single core router, and L2 switches. All
data communication to/from the train will pass via this router.
A redundant ISU/OSU is provided to ensure higher resiliency of the solution.
The TBS's network is synchronized either via GPS‐based system (for above ground sce‐
narios) or via Ethernet‐based synchronization (for above or underground scenarios).
For GPS based synchronization, the TBS integrated GPS Synchronization Unit is used.
For Ethernet‐based synchronization, the TBS's network is synchronized by Ethernet
based synchronization, running over the same data backhaul network. The implementa‐
tion of the synchronization protocol is via an Indoor Synchronization Unit (ISU) or Out‐
door Synchronization Unit (OSU) that is connected to one of the network switches, and
provides the master clock to all TBSs in the network.
ISUs work using a star topology, while OSUs work using a ring topology.
The synchronization architecture may vary depending on the specific network topology,
so RADWIN needs to evaluate and approve the wayside network topology and assure it
will support the synchronization protocol. Typical synchronization requirements
include:
• Layer 2 connection between all ISU/OSUs and TBSs.
• Maximum of 4 switches between ISU/OSUs and each TBS.
• Avoid high line speed utilization to prevent introduction of jitter and latency. The
line load should be limited according to the following table:
Table 3‐1: ISU/OSU‐TBS switches vs. line utilization
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Number of Switches
Between ISU/OSU and TBS
Maximal Line Utilization
95%
85%
75%
65%
Network switches should appropriately handle the system's relearning frames. These
frames are VLAN tagged (802.1Q). Switch should forward the relearning traffic and
update FIB (Forwarding Information Base).
IEEE802.3az must be disabled on all switches.
Spanning tree between train and wayside is not supported and must be disabled on
switch ports connected to the RADWIN radios (both TBSs and TMUs).
Static routing should be implemented between wayside core router and on‐board rout‐
ers. Implementation of dynamic routing protocols should be confirmed with RADWIN
professional services.
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Figure 3‐1: Typical wayside network arrangement
3.4 On‐board Network
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Ideally, a Transportation Mobile radio Unit (TMU) is deployed at each end of the train. It
is connected, via a PoE, to the train's internal network (Train network is responsibility of
system integrator). L2 connectivity is required between both TMUs
TMUs and train router should be on the same IP subnet
Train equipment (APs, CCTV cameras, PIS devices etc.) should be on a different subnet
from that of the TMU
All of the train's traffic is sent via an on‐board router (provided by the system integra‐
torI) to the active TMU providing the highest throughput (which TMU is considered
“active” is automatically determined by the system).
The on‐board train network should support VLANs
Network switches should appropriately handle the system's relearning frames. These
frames are VLAN tagged (802.1Q) and switch should forward the relearning traffic and
update the FIB (Forwarding Information Base)
IEEE802.3az should be disabled on all switches
Spanning tree between train and trackside is not supported and must be disabled on
switch ports connected to the RADWIN radios.
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Figure 3‐2: Typical on‐board network (logical connectivity)
3.5 On‐board Physical Connectivity
Figure 3‐3 presents an example of a typical physical connectivity within an on‐board network.
On‐board router must be connected through 1 physical port, but this port must support at
least 2 sub interfaces (router on a stick / one armed router implementation). Each sub
interface must have its own IP address and VLAN to enable the IP scheme detailed below (see
Basic IP Scheme and Data Flow Path on page 3‐5).
Figure 3‐3: Typical on‐board network (physical connections)
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3.6 Wayside Core Router
The wayside network requires a core router that will act as the gateway between the Train‐
To‐Ground system and the client's core network. All traffic between any train's on‐board
devices and the client's core network must pass through this router. The wayside core router
must have at least 2 interfaces (see diagram below in Section 3.7):
Interface 1:
Connects to the client's core network. It will be on the same subnet as the
client's network and will be the gateway for all traffic from the client network
targeted at devices on board trains.
Interface 2:
Used for the Train‐To‐Ground network. It will be on the same subnet as the on‐
board router interface 1 and will be the gateway for all traffic from the on‐
board routers on all the trains.
All traffic between any on‐board device and the trackside must pass through the on‐board
router.
3.7 Basic IP Scheme and Data Flow Path
An example of the basic IP scheme is shown here.
The traffic flows between the wayside core router and the on‐board router. All elements
between the routers (including switches and FiberinMotion radios) are pure L2 devices. They
have an IP address for management only, and are transparent to the data traffic.
Overall, at least 3 IP subnets are required:
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Subnet A for the client core network.
Subnet B for the train to ground segment.
Subnet C for the on‐board network.
If working with a VLAN, see Recommended VLAN Assignment on page 3‐7.
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Figure 3‐4: Basic IP Scheme and Data Flow
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3.8 Recommended VLAN Assignment
A typical VLAN assignment throughout the network would include the following:
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VLAN V1 ‐ For TBS and ISU management
VLAN V2 ‐ For trackside synchronization (Between ISU and TBSs)
VLAN V3 ‐ For:
• User traffic (between trackside core router and on‐board router)
• TMU management
• Signalling between two on‐board TMUs (to support intra train hand over in dual
TMU per train deployment)
VLAN V4 ‐ Train on‐board internal network (for all train end user devices ‐ end user APs,
IP cameras, IP phones, etc.)
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Figure 3‐5: VLAN Assignment
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3.9 Inter Base Handover (IBHO) Update
Message
Fiber in Motion provides L2 connectivity, so all L3 features (routing etc.) are handled directly
between the on‐board router and the wayside core router. The advantage of this mode of
operation is that no routing updates are needed during handovers, facilitating the continuous
fast handovers needed as the train moves along the track.
However, there will be other L2 devices (switches) along the wayside network that must be
updated.
When a TMU moves from one TBS to the next, there must be an update of the wayside
network so the switches know the new data path. This update is made by sending an update
message to the wayside core router. However, we do not wish to send an update message for
each on‐board device, as this will overload the system. For this reason, the update is sent
regarding only 1 device ‐ the MAC address of the on‐board router (since all the on‐board
devices are behind it, they do not need to have individual update messages sent).
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Consider the diagram shown in Figure 3‐6, where a TMU is connected to the first TBS (TBS‐1)
and all traffic flows in the green path:
Figure 3‐6: IBHO ‐ Part 1
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When the TMU has made a decision to switch from TBS‐1 to TBS‐2 (based on RSS thresholds)
it initiates an update message (shown in blue in Figure 3‐7) to the wayside core router, with
the source MAC address of the on‐board router.
All switches along the wayside network's new data path are then updated.
Figure 3‐7: IBHO ‐ Part 2
As a result, the TMU is connected to TBS‐2 and all traffic flows in the new path.
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Figure 3‐8: IBHO ‐ Part 3
3.10 Intra Train Handover (ITHO) Update
Message
Parallel to the Inter Base Handover (IBHO) process, described above, Fiber in Motion also
supports an Intra Train Handover.
The ITHO feature, implemented in the TMUs, enables extended coverage and throughput. As
mentioned above (see Train Side (On‐board) Network on page 2‐3) this mode requires 2 on‐
board TMUs (ideally at each end of the train), with L2 connectivity between them.
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This process happens in parallel and independently from the IBHO. The background process
consists of a continuous evaluation between the 2 on‐board TMUs, as to which can receive
the higher throughput (regardless of which base they are connected to).
When an ITHO occurs, an update must also be sent to the on‐board router. This update will
refresh the switches along the new data path as to the new active TMU.
Consider Figure 3‐9 where it is shown that TMU‐A is connected to TBS‐1 and is ACTIVE
(passing traffic). All traffic flows in the green path.
TMU‐B is PASSIVE. It has an idle connection to a TBS and it monitors the potential throughput,
but does not pass traffic.
Figure 3‐9: ITHO ‐ Part 1
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The Intra Train Handover mechanism discovers that a higher throughput can be achieved
through TMU‐B, defined at present as PASSIVE. (TMU‐B may be connected to the same TBS as
TMU‐A or to a different one ‐ this does not affect the ITHO).
An ITHO is therefore initiated and TMU‐B is re‐defined as ACTIVE. TMU‐B then sends 2 update
messages (marked in blue in Figure 3‐10):
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Update message to wayside core router with on‐board router MAC ‐ to update the way‐
side L2 network of the new data path (same process as in the IBHO update described
above)
Update message to the other TMU (TMU‐A) with the wayside core router MAC ‐ to
update the train L2 network of the new data path.
Figure 3‐10: ITHO ‐ Part 2
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All on‐board traffic now flows through TMU‐B to TBS‐2 in the new green path:
Figure 3‐11: ITHO ‐ Part 3
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4.1 Scope of This Chapter
This chapter shows how to work with the Configurator Application, and provides a few
examples of some parameters. It also includes some tips and advice for best practices when
working with the Configurator.
4.2 Connecting to the Units
For a first time configuration, all units are set to an IP address of 10.0.0.120 with subnet mask
255.0.0.0. The laptop Ethernet card should be set to a free IP address on that subnet (for
example 10.0.0.111).
All of the TBSs and any ISUs needed must be physically installed before you can work with the
Configurator.
ISUs are required only in an environment that does not have access to a GPS signal
(tunnels, stations, etc.)
4.3 About the Configurator Tool
The Configurator Tool is used to configure each active device used in your project: TMUs,
TBSs, and ISUs. You also use the Configurator Tool to set many general parameters including
IP address details, gateways, frequencies and bandwidths, and much more.
To use the Configurator Tool you must have MS Excel 2007 or later installed on
your laptop(s).
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The Configurator tool is an Excel file that consists of five tabs:
Main:
Provides an overview of the contents of the project, as well as various buttons from
which you can configure specific devices. See Main Tab.
Project: Allows you to enter various project‐wide parameters, such as the frequencies and
bandwidths used, synchronization, units’ power, QoS, VLAN, and Ethernet mode,
and more. See Project Tab.
Line:
Allows you to enter the IP addresses of the various devices and gateways used, VLAN
definitions and more. See Line Tab.
Towers: Allows you to enter the IP addresses of the various TBSs in the project in addition to
their neighbors. See Towers Tab.
Trains: Allows you to define the rail cars that will be in the project and their TMUs. See Train
Tab.
4.3.1 Method of Operation
Briefly, work with the Configuration file as follows:
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Change whatever values need to be changed using the Configurator file,
Click on Recalc all data (if needed: see page 4‐5), then
Save the file.
Once the file is saved, apply the values using either the Configure Unit button (see
page 4‐4), or the HBS Batch Configuration button (page 4‐4).
The Configurator file will connect with the units, and apply the changes.
4.4 Using the Configurator Tool
Click on the desktop icon to start the Configurator. The file will open, and the Main tab will
appear.
4.4.1 Main Tab
The Main tab is shown in Figure 4‐1:
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Figure 4‐1: Configurator ‐ Main tab
Table on top right:
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Set items in this table first, before carrying out any other tasks on this tab.
Figure 4‐2: Main tab: Pre‐Conditions
Mode: Shows the mode of the Configurator file (Protected or Unprotected)
Download software:
(Determines working details of the Configure Unit and HBS Batch Configuration
buttons)
No means that any changes you make using the Configure Unit or HBS Batch
Configuration buttons will affect this Configurator file only, and will not be
downloaded to any units.
Configuration Only means that the changes you make using the Configure Unit
or HBS Batch Configuration buttons will affect this Configurator file and will be
downloaded to the relevant units.
Configuration & Release means that the changes you make using the
Configure Unit or HBS Batch Configuration buttons will affect this Configurator
file, will be downloaded to the relevant units, but only after the system checks
if there is a system software update.
Compare/Verify instructs the system to compare the configuration of the
relevant units as opposed to the configuration as shown in the file as it is at
present (it relates to the open Excel file, and not the file saved on disk).
Verify Hardware: Not for customer use.
Line: Indicates for which line you are making configuration changes. This affects any
changes you make using the Configure Unit or HBS Batch Configuration buttons.
Configure Unit:Click to open the Configurator dialog box. This enables you to configure
individual units, one at a time. The line shown is determined by the value in
the Line window. See Configuring Network Units.
About...
Click to open a window showing the software version of the Configurator
application.
Protect
Click to protect the Configurator file from being changed.
Unprotect
Click to allow the Configurator file to be changed. Password: psfiberinmotion
HBS Batch Configuration:
Once you have made changes in this file, recalculated any needed values, and
saved the file, click this button to apply those changes to all of the TBSs,
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instead of just one at a time. A command line interface window will open, and
the update status of each unit will be shown.
Changes for only one line are done, as determined by the value in the Line
window.
Recalc all data:After you have made changes to various parameters as described throughout
this chapter, before applying them to any units, click this to re‐calculate all
other parameters that may have been affected by your changes. This does not
apply any changes to any units.
Lower Table: Provides an overview of the equipment and lines used in the whole project.
4.4.2 Project Tab
The Project tab holds general configuration parameters that apply across the project.
Upper Table
The upper table of the Project tab is shown in Figure 4‐3:
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Figure 4‐3: Configurator ‐ Project tab, upper table
Band:
Click this pull‐down menu to choose the frequency band to be
used for the project. Only those bands that are in accordance
with your regulatory environment will appear.
Channel Bandwidth:
Click this pull‐down menu to choose the bandwidth to be used
for this project. The frequencies used in the Tower tab (F1, F2,
F3, etc) will be the base frequency chosen in Band, with the
bandwidth added.
Note that not all frequency bands allow all bandwidths to be
used.
Synchronization:
Click this pull‐down menu to choose the type of synchronization
used in this project:
Integrated GPS: Use a GPS unit integrated in the TBS. Used in
above ground scenarios.
GSU: Use an external GPS unit. Used in above ground scenarios.
Note that this requires extra installation and configuration for
the GSU.
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ISU: Use the Indoor Synchronization Unit. Used in below ground
scenarios.
None: Do not use synchronization
Desired Tx Ratio
(downlink/uplink):
Symmetric (50/50): Use this if there is no significant difference
in the transmission conditions between TBS‐>TMU and TMU‐
>TBS.
Max Uplink (20/80): Use this if your project requires the uplink
(TMU‐>TBS) to be much stronger than the downlink (TBS‐
>TMU).
Uplink (30/70): Use this if your project requires the uplink (TMU‐
>TBS) to be stronger than the downlink (TBS‐>TMU).
Downlink (70/30): Use this if your project requires the downlink
(TBS‐>TMU) to be stronger than the uplink (TMU‐>TBS).
Max Downlink (80/20): Use this if your project requires the
downlink (TBS‐>TMU) to be much stronger than the uplink
(TMU‐>TBS).
Tx Power, HBS [dB]:
Maximum is typically 25 dB, minimum is 0. Set the value that
will give you the best throughput with the least noise.
Tx Power, HMU [dB]:
Maximum is typically 25 dB, minimum is 0. Set the value that
will give you the best throughput with the least noise.
Traps Filter On:
Enable this to filter the traps to those that are relevant for your
project. If this is not enabled, then every change or trap ‐ not
matter how trivial ‐ will be recorded, and your traps list will
quickly become very large and cumbersome.
We recommend to enable this parameter.
VLAN Management:
Enable if your project is using a VLAN.
Adaptive Modulation
Mode:
MIMO: (Multi‐In, Multi‐Out) Set the transmission method to use
one data stream, but multiple data signals. This is useful in a less
noisy environment that requires a higher capacity, but where
drops will not likely occur, such as when the train is stopped at a
station.
Diversity: Set the transmission method to use more than one
data stream. This is useful when the train is travelling in a noisy
environment or when drops are likely to occur, such as during
fast movement.
Auto MIMO/Diversity: Set the system to automatically detect
the conditions to switch between MIMO and Diversity.
Write Community:
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QoS Mode:
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Quality of Service (QoS) is a technique for prioritization of
network traffic packets during congestion. RADWIN products
support two classification criteria, VLAN based or Diffserv based.
Choose which criterion to use. For more details on working with
QoS (see Lower Table: Quality of Service (QoS) Options on
page 4‐9).
None: Do not enable QoS
VLAN: Choose the VLAN criterion for QoS
Diffserv: Choose the Diffserv criterion for QoS
Max Distance:
Enter the maximum distance between the TBSs and the TMUs.
Make sure to enter the units in column C.
GSU Tx Ratio (down‐
link/uplink):
Set this the same as Desired Tx Ratio. If it is not the same, GPS
synchronization will not work properly.
Base Ethernet Mode:
Set the ethernet mode for the TBSs. Use manual configuration
when attached external equipment does not support auto‐
negotian.
Auto Sense: Detect the line speed and duplex mode
automatically, and apply those values.
Auto Sense (100M/b): Start at 100M/b, but detect the line
speed and duplex mode automaticall, and change it if necessary
from 100M/b.
Force 100 Full Duplex: Choose 100M/b and full duplex for the
line speed and duplex mode.
Intra Train Handover
Operation:
Sets which data stream direction is used to judge when to carry
out the intra‐train handover.
Uplink: Check the uplink direction (TMU‐> TBS) only when
determining when to carry out the intra‐train handover.
Aggregate: Check both the uplink and downlink directions, and
use an average of the signal strength value when determining
when to carry out the intra‐train handover.
Downlink: Check the downlink direction (TBS‐>TMU) only when
determining when to carry out the intra‐train handover.
Limited spectrum
mode:
Used for Interference Mitigation for Co‐channel Neighbors (see
Interference Mitigation for Co‐channel Neighbors on page 4‐17).
If your project uses 3 or fewer frequencies, then we recommend
you use this option.
If your project uses more than 3 frequencies, this option is not
needed.
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EHSS jitter mitigation:
Ethernet Hub Site Synchronization jitter mitigation: If there is a
high level of wayside network jitter, set this to Yes to minimize
the adverse affect of jitter on transmission synchronization.
Network ID:
A 4‐letter term that represents the network. This “name” is used
in a variety of places.
Traps Destinations:
IP address of the trap destination device. For redundancy, you
can have up to 10 different destinations. Separate their IP
addresses with a comma.
Time Zone:
Enter the number of minutes that the system is ahead of
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT or UTC).
Number Of Trains per
Base:
Enter the total number of TMUs per TBS (the value is actually
the number of TMUs, not trains). Each TBS needs this value to
manage its resources. There can be up to two TMUs per train,
and up to 6 TMUs per TBS total.
GPS Antenna
Configuration:
Integrated: If your TBS units have an integrated GPS capability,
select this option.
External: If your TBS units do not have an integrated GPS
capability, select this option. Note that in this case an external
GPS Unit (GSU) will be required to implement GPS
synchronization.
None: If you are not using GPS synchronization, select this
option.
Product:
N: Choose this option if you are using the 802.11n radio
transmission standard.
AC: Choose this option if you are using the 802.11ac radio
transmission standard.
Lower Table: Quality of Service (QoS) Options
The lower table of the Project tab allows you to set QoS options.
The lower table of the Project tab is shown in Figure 4‐4 (VLAN criteria shown):
Figure 4‐4: Configurator ‐ Project tab, lower table
QoS Overview
A variety of traffic types containing different content can travel throughout the network, and
as a result through RADWIN equipment. Certain types are more sensitive to delays than
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others, and as such the ethernet network places a tag on each packet representing its priority.
The RADWIN Quality of Service feature (QoS) can work with two different standards of traffic
prioritization: VLAN (IEEE 802.1q/p) and Diffserv (RFC 2475). Each of these standards divides
the priorities differently: VLAN uses 8 levels, while Diffserv uses 64 levels.
RADWIN equipment can recognize these network priority tags, and can place the traffic in
one of 4 different QoS priority levels, as shown in Table 4‐1:
Table 4‐1: Default priorities and allocation by VLAN vs. Diffserv
QoS Priority Level
Real Time
Near Real Time
Standard Priority
Typical Use
Diffserv
VLAN
48‐63
6‐7
High priority: video conferencing, phone
calls, etc.
4‐5
Slightly lower priority than Real Time, but
with high‐quality delivery with guaranteed
minimum latency. Streaming video, internet
sites.
32‐47
Controlled Load
16‐31
2‐3
Similar to Best Effort in uncongested
conditions. A very high percentage of
transmitted packets will be delivered
successfully and not exceed the minimum
delay. Does not guarantee minimum latency.
Best Effort
0‐15
0‐1
Lowest priority: email, messaging, etc.
That is, if working with the Diffserv standard, traffic tagged with priority levels from 48 to 63
are treated as “Real Time”, those with levels from 47 to 32 are treated as “Near real time”, etc.
The RADWIN Quality of Service feature (QoS) allows you to change which standard priority
level is translated into a priority level used in RADWIN equipment.
Example: If you know your network will have a great deal of higher priority traffic, but you
only want the highest to receive preferential treatment, you can define “Real Time” as
being from 55 to 63, instead of the default values 48‐63. You must cover all levels, so in
this case, make sure to re‐define “Near Real Time” as 32 to 54.
Percentages: You can set each priority level (in the upload and download direction separately)
to take up a certain percentage of the total traffic, so long as that percentage adds up to 100.
MIR: You can also place an absolute maximum limit on the amount of traffic allowed to pass
per priority level, no matter how much traffic comes through.
Setting up QoS
QoS for Transportation FiberinMotion is set up in two phases:
1. Choose the QoS priority standard: Project tab, upper table, QoS Mode
(Choose None, VLAN, or Diffserv)
The lower table will show the default values according to the standard you have chosen.
2. Configure the values for each quality group: Project tab, lower table:
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Figure 4‐5: Configurator ‐ Project tab, lower table (VLAN options)
Figure 4‐6: Configurator ‐ Project tab, lower table (Diffserv options)
Min: Set the minimum standard priority level that the QoS category will receive:
• In Figure 4‐5 (showing values according to the VLAN standard), Real Time has a
minimum of 6.
• In Figure 4‐6 (showing values according to the Diffserv standard), Real Time has a
minimum of 48.
Max: Set the maximum standard priority level that the QoS category will receive.
• In Figure 4‐5 (showing values according to the VLAN standard), Real Time has a
maximum of 7.
• In Figure 4‐6 (showing values according to the Diffserv standard), Real Time has a
maximum of 63.
You must make sure to cover all the priority levels, otherwise the system will
create errors. No warning will be given.
3. Downlink % and Uplink % : Set the percentage of traffic each QoS category is to be
allotted. This can be different for the downlink (TBS ‐> TMU) or uplink (TMU ‐>TBS)
direction. If traffic of a certain QoS level is more than this percentage, it is treated
as Best Effort.
The percentages cannot add up to more than 100, otherwise the system will
create errors. No warning will be given.
If the percentages add up to less than 100, the unused priority will be distributed
to the remaining priorities.
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4. Downlink MIR and Uplink MIR: Optional. If you want to limit traffic of a certain QoS level to a certain rate, enter that rate here, in
Mbps (max: 100).
4.4.3 Line Tab
The Line tab is shown in Figure 4‐7:
Figure 4‐7: Configurator ‐ Line tab
Enter the various IP addresses for the devices shown.
The devices on the first line of the worksheet are associated with Line 1, those on the second line with Line 2, etc.
No.
Enter the line number.
HMU Gateway:
TMU gateway for all TMUs on the line. The individual IP
addresses of the TMUs on the rail cars are defined in the Train
tab (see Train Tab on page 4‐17).
HMU Subnet:
TMU subnet for all TMUs on the line.
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HBS Gateway:
TBS gateway for all TBSs on the line. The individual IP addresses
of the TBSs are defined in the Towers tab (see Towers Tab on
page 4‐15).
HBS Subnet:
TBS subnet for all TBSs on the line.
HMU Management
VLAN:
VLAN definition for all TMUs.
HBS Management
VLAN:
VLAN definition for all TBSs.
Synchronization VLAN:
VLAN definition for all ISUs.
Synchronization
Domain ID:
Domain ID for all ISUs.
L2 Learning VLAN:
VLAN definition for the data (traffic) stream. Called “learning”
because it relates to the fact that each TBS must learn about the
new TMU that is coming into its range.
ISU IP:
IP address for the primary ISU in the line
Backup ISU IP:
I IP address of the secondary ISU in the line
Line:
The name of the line. This name will be used in several places,
so use a logical term.
Color:
Each line has a separate color, helping you to keep things
organized. Set the background color for the line here. The color
is shown, and is also used as a background for the Configure
Unit dialog box (see Configuring Network Units on page 4‐25), in
the Towers tab (see Towers Tab on page 4‐15), and the Train tab
(see Train Tab on page 4‐17).
The first two digits are for the Red color component (Hex format
from 00 for black to FF for Red), the next two are for the Green
color component (Hex format from 00 for black to FF for Green),
and the last two are for the Blue color component (Hex format
from 00 for black to FF for Blue).
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Table 4‐2: Color Codes
Value
Color
#FF0000
Red
#00FF00
Green
#0000FF
Blue
#FF00FF
Magenta
#00FFFF
Cyan
#FFFF00
Yellow
Additional Learning
VLANs
Not for customer use
HBS NTP Server:
IP address of the Network Timing Protocol server for all TBSs in
the network.
HMU NTP Server:
IP address of the Network Timing Protocol server for all TMUs in
the network.
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4.4.4 Towers Tab
The Towers tab is shown in Figure 4‐8:
Figure 4‐8: Configurator ‐ Towers tab
Use the Towers tab to define the connectivity characteristics of all TBSs in the project.
In some versions of the Configuration file, some of the fields are linked to others. This is project‐specific and may not be relevant for your project.
You must verify that all values entered are the correct ones.
No.
Sequence number of the TBS in the whole project.
Name
Enter a name for the TBS. Choose a logical name, as this name is
used in many places.
ACC‐BS
IP address of the TBS unit.
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From the pull‐down menu, choose the frequency at which the
TBS unit will work.
The frequencies are determined by Band: and Channel
Bandwidth: values in the Tower tab. F1, F2, F3, etc will be the
base frequency chosen in Band, with the value chosen in
Channel Bandwidth added.
For example, if the Band chosen is 5.475‐5.720 GHz, and the
bandwidth is 40MHz, then F1 = 5.475GHz, F2 = 5.515GHz, F3 =
5.555GHz, etc.
kHz
The frequency in kHz is shown automatically as a result of your
choice in the Frequency column.
Frequency Neighbors
Shows the frequencies of the neighbors of the TBS. The values
shown depend on the names of the neighbors you enter in the
Base Neighbors column.
Line
Choose the number of the line here, preceded by a zero.
Dir
Write 1 if there is one TBS that serves both directions, write 2 of
there is a TBS for each direction.
No.
Sequence number of the TBS in the specific line.
Base Neighbors
Enter the name(s) of each TBS that is close enough to be
considered a neighbor. Be careful to enter the exact same term
for the neighboring TBS as shown in the Name column for that
unit. Separate multiple values by a comma.
IP Neighbors List
Shows the IP addresses of the neighboring TBS units in
accordance with the list you created in the Base Neighbors
column.
Neighbor Line No.
Shows, in order, the line number for each neighboring TBS unit,
n accordance with the list you created in the Base Neighbors
column.
Co‐Channel Neighbor
Used for Interference Mitigation for Co‐channel Neighbors. (see
Interference Mitigation for Co‐channel Neighbors on page 4‐17).
If your project uses 3 or fewer frequencies, then we recommend
you use this option.
Enter the name(s) of the co‐channel neighbor(s). If there are
more than one, separate them by a comma (no spaces!).
Co‐Channel Neighbor‐
sIPs
Shows the IP address(es) of the co‐channel neighbor(s) in
accordance with the names you recorded in the Co‐Channel
Neighbor column. Used for Interference Mitigation for Co‐
channel Neighbors.
CNIndex
Indicates which TBS will use which timeslots in the frame, in the
Interference Mitigation for Co‐Channel Neighbors option.
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4.4.5 Train Tab
The Train tab is shown in Figure 4‐9:
Figure 4‐9: Configurator ‐ Train tab
No.
Sequence number of the TMU in the whole project.
IP
IP address of the TMU.
Line
Line on which the TMU works.
Num
When two TMUs are used on a car, set here which TMU is “1”
and which one is “2”. This is not necessarily the “active” or
“passive” TMU; that is determined by conditions in the field and
can change from minute to minute.
Car #1
Name of Car #1. Choose a logical name, as this name is used in
many places.
(Car #2)
(Optional) Name of Car #2. Choose a logical name, as this name
is used in many places.
Car #1 Router IP
IP address of router in Car #1.
Note that this is the IP address of the router, and not of the
TMU, or any other individual piece of equipment on board. This
keeps the network simple ‐ as the TBS, ISUs, and other items
relate to this single IP address, and not to the many IP addresses
of the individual items of equipment.
4.5 Interference Mitigation for Co‐channel
Neighbors
If your system uses 3 or fewer frequencies, we recommend that you use the Co‐Channel
Neighbor Interference Mitigation method described here to reduce interference between
TBSs.
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This method is used in addition to the Hub Site Synchronization method.
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If your system uses more than 3 frequencies, this method of interference mitigation is
not needed.
4.5.1 Basic Situation
The three frequencies are used on the TBSs in a staggered fashion: TBS1 uses F1, TBS2 uses
F2, TBS3 uses F3. The pattern is then repeated: TBS4 has again F1, TBS5 has F2, TBS6 has F3,
and so on.
We assume that the nominal distance between each TBS is at least 500m (below ground;
above ground this value can be as large as 2000m). See Figure 4‐10.
co‐channel neighbors
TBS1
TBS2
co‐channel neighbors
TBS3
TBS4
TMU1
TBS5
TBS6
TMU4
500m
500m
500m
TBS7
TMU7
500m
500m
500m
Figure 4‐10: Co‐Channel Neighbors
At a given moment, a rail car (with TMU1) is synchronized with TBS1, and using frequency F1.
At this same moment, this rail car is about 1500 meters away from TBS4, which is also using
F11.
Any signal that TMU1 receives from TBS4 at this point is considered interference. If the signal
from TBS4 is strong enough, the interference can harm the throughput, and needs to be
mitigated.
This situation continues throughout the line ‐ TBS7 can interfere with TBS4/TMU4, and in turn
TBS4 can interfere with TBS7/TMU7. TBS7 can further interfere with TBS10, TBS10 can
interfere with TBS7 and TBS13, and so on down the line.
The two units that can interfere with each other are called “co‐channel neighbors”.
4.5.2 Necessary Pre‐Conditions
If the “Co‐Channel Neighbor Interference Mitigation” option is configured, it will be activated
or de‐activated automatically according to the conditions described below. Note that the
activation conditions and de‐activation conditions are not exactly symmetrical.
1. If fewer than 3 frequencies are used, the values would be 1000m for two and 500m for one frequency.
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Activation Conditions
»
The TBS co‐channel neighbor is transmitting with the Primary TMU on its rail car1,
AND
»
The detected signal from the TBS co‐channel neighbor is above the threshold signal
strength for activation (see Table 4‐3).
Table 4‐3: Threshold signal strength levels ‐ activation criteria
Signal Strength between
TBS and TMU
Difference in signal
strength between TBS
and its co‐channel
neighbor
Activate Option?
‐70 or above
Greater than 16
No
‐70 or above
16 or less
Yes
‐74 to ‐71
Greater than 14
No
‐74 to ‐71
14 or less
Yes
‐78 to ‐75
Greater than 12
No
‐78 to ‐75
12 or less
Yes
‐79 or below
Greater than 9
No
‐79 or below
9 or less
Yes
De‐Activation Conditions
»
The TMU of the TBS co‐channel neighbor is re‐defined as the Secondary TMU,
OR
»
The detected signal from the TBS co‐channel neighbor is below the threshold signal
strength for de‐activation (the values are different from that of activation: see Table 4‐
4).
Table 4‐4: Threshold signal strength levels ‐ de‐activation criteria
Signal Strength between
TBS and TMU
Difference in signal
strength between TBS
and its co‐channel
neighbor
De‐Activate
Option?
‐70 or above
Greater than 20
Yes
‐70 or above
20 or less
No
‐74 to ‐71
Greater than 18
Yes
1. This is the “active” TMU. If the co‐channel neighbor is transmitting with its Secondary TMU, the signal will be
weaker and sporadic, resulting in a low enough interference level as to be insignificant.
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Table 4‐4: Threshold signal strength levels ‐ de‐activation criteria
Signal Strength between
TBS and TMU
Difference in signal
strength between TBS
and its co‐channel
neighbor
De‐Activate
Option?
‐74 to ‐71
18 or less
No
‐78 to ‐75
Greater than 16
Yes
‐78 to ‐75
16 or less
No
‐79 or below
Greater than 13
Yes
‐79 or below
13 or less
No
4.5.3 Method of Operation
The co‐channel neighbor interference mitigation option works as follows:
Split timeslots: TBS1 is configured to split the timeslots in the frame between it and between
its “co‐channel neighbor” (in our case, with three frequencies, it’s with TBS4)1. The
result for the first co‐channel neighbor pair is that TBS1 transmits on half of the time
slots, and TBS4 transmits on the other half. See Figure 4‐11.
TMU1 is instructed to receive those timeslots that were assigned to TBS1, and ignore
others.
Notice that in our example, TBS1 and TBS7 are assigned the same timeslots. This is
not a problem because TBS1 and TBS7 are so far away from each other that their
mutual signals do not interfere.
Repeat for all co‐channel neighbors: This configuration is epeated with TBS2 vs. TBS5, again
with TBS3 vs. TBS6, and even with TBS7 vs. TBS4, and so on down the line.
1. Which TBS receives which timeslots is determined by the CNIndex parameter (see page 4‐24)
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TBS4
TBS1
Timeslot assigned to TBS4
Timeslot assigned to TBS4
Timeslot assigned to TBS1
TBS7
Timeslot assigned to TBS1 and TBS7
TMU1
Receives TBS1 timeslots only
TMU4
Receives TBS4 timeslots only
Timeslot assigned to TBS4
Timeslot assigned to TBS7
TMU7
Receives TBS7 timeslots only
Figure 4‐11: Dividing timeslots between co‐channel neighbors
This splitting of timeslots is enabled only if the activation conditions described above (see
Activation Conditions) are met.
Things can change rapidly, so at the moment the de‐activation conditions are met (see De‐
Activation Conditions), the division of timeslots is no longer carried out.
When the conditions return to the activation conditions, the division of timeslots is renewed.
4.5.4 Configuring the Co‐Channel Neighbor Interference
Mitigation Option
Configure each TBS for “Co‐Channel Neighbor Interference Mitigation” as follows:
5. Open the Configurator.
6. Select the Main tab
7. Click Unprotect.
8. Enter the password and click OK.
9. Select the Project tab (see Figure 4‐12):
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Figure 4‐12: Project Tab: Limited Spectrum Mode
10.Select the Limited Spectrum Mode option
11.Choose Reuse 3 from the pull‐down menu. This will instruct the system that you
are using 3 frequencies. If you are using 2 frequencies, choose Reuse 2, if you are
using 1 frequency, choose Reuse 1.
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12.Click the Towers tab:
Figure 4‐13: Towers Tab of the Configurator
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Column A shows the number of each TBS.
Column B shows the “name” (or serial number) of each TBS.
Column AA shows the IP address of each TBS.
Column AJ indicates which frequency (F1, F2, or F3 in our example) is being used
for the specific TBS.
Column AK shows the value of the frequency in kHz.
Column AV shows the name(s) of the co‐channel neighbor(s).
Column AW shows the IP address(es) of the co‐channel neighbor(s).
Column AY shows the “CNIndex” (which timeslot the indicated TBS is to use).
We can see that in our example, we are re‐using F1 through F3
(columns of the Excel sheet not needed have been collapsed for clarity).
13.Record the co‐channel neighbor(s) of each TBS as follows:
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In column AV (Co‐channel Neighbors), record the name of the co‐channel neighbor TBS(s).
If there are two co‐channel neighbors, record each neighbor’s name separated by a
comma (no spaces!), as shown in Figure 4‐14:
Figure 4‐14: Recording Co‐Channel Neighbors
The IP address(es) of the co‐channel neighbor(s) appear automatically in column AW.
In our example, the co‐channel neighbor of TBS1 (BS.01.2.1) is BS.01.2.4, that of TBS2
(BS.01.2.2) is BS.01.2.5, and of TBS3 (BS.01.2.3) is BS.01.2.6.
Starting from TBS4, each TBS has two co‐channel neighbors: the neighbors of TBS4
(BS.01.2.4) are TBS1 (BS.01.2.1) and TBS7 (BS.01.2.7), and so on.
This pattern will repeat itself until the end of the line. The last three TBSs at the end of the
line, like the first three, will have only one co‐channel neighbor.
14.Complete recording all of the co‐channel neighbors for all TBSs in the specific line
(we have only recorded up to TBS9 in our example).
15.In column AY, record the CNIndex: This indicates which TBS will use which
timeslots in the frame ‐ the first part or the second part (see also Figure 4‐11).
Record 0 for the TBSs that will use the first part, and 1 for the TBS that will use the
second part.
In our example, TBS 1,2, and 3 use the first part of the timeslots in the frame (0 is
recorded), while TBS 4,5, and 6 use the second part of the timeslots. For TBS 7,8, and 9,
they again use the first part of the timeslots (so, for instance TBS4 always uses a different
part of the frame than its co‐channel neighbor: CNIndex 1 vs. CNIndex 0 for TBS1 and for
TBS7). The pattern repeats itself until the end of the line.
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16.Once you have entered all the necessary information, select the Main tab.
17.Click Recalc all data to update the system with the changes you have made, and
save the file.
4.6 Configuring Network Units
Configuring an Individual Unit:
To configure individual network units one at a time (TBS, TMU, and ISUs can be config‐
ured), click Configure Unit on the Main tab of the Configurator. This opens the Configura‐
tor dialog box. See sections see 4.6.1 on page 4‐25 through see 4.6.3 on page page 4‐29
for details on working with the Configurator dialog box.
Configuring Many Units at Once:
You can configure all the TBS units in the line, as determined by the value in the Line win‐
dow. Do this by clicking the HBS Batch Configuration button. This will take all of the
parameter values that are in this file for the specific line, and apply them to all of the TBS
units defined in the line. Connection is carried out according to the IP addresses as appear
in this file.
Configure all network units before you install them in the field.
4.6.1 Configuring Transportation Base Stations (TBSs)
Use this procedure to carry out changes in the configuration parameters of the TBSs. This
includes changing or setting its IP address.
1. For a first‐time configuration, connect the TBS’s PoE socket to a PoE device (see Site
Installation for connection instructions), and in turn, connect the PoE device to your
laptop or a LAN connection.
For a re‐configuration of a TBS already installed in the field, you can rely on your net‐
work’s connection.
2. Run the Configurator.
3. From the Main tab, click the Line pull‐down menu and select the line on which the
TBS is defined (see Figure 4‐2).
4. From the Download Software pull‐down menu, select the appropriate
configuration option (see page 4‐4 for a description of these options).
5. Click Configure Unit. The following window will appear:
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Figure 4‐15: TBS ‐ First time Installation
The background color of the device configuration window is the same color as
that defined in Line tab, Name column.
6. Type: Select the radio type ‐ Access Radio, as shown in Figure 4‐15.
7. Base Name: Select the name of the unit. This name is associated with various
parameter values in the Configurator file. These parameters will be downloaded to
the unit whose IP address appears in the First Installation window. A list of these
names are taken from those defined in the Towers tab, and come from the selected
line only.
8. Role: Leave this setting as Primary.
9. First Installation: For a first‐time installation, leave this option selected so the
default IP address will appear. The parameters will be downloaded to the unit with
this IP address.
10. Click OK to complete the configuration. The Configurator will take the parameters
associated with the selected Base Name as well as other parameters associated
with its line, and download them to the unit whose IP address is shown in the First
Installation window.
It may take about a minute to complete. You will receive one of the completion mes‐
sages described in Configurator Messages below.
To re‐configure a unit that is already installed:
1. Repeat Steps see 1. through see 8. above, relying on your network’s connection to
the unit.
2. Remove the checkmark from First Installation, and enter the IP address of the unit
you wish to re‐configure:
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Figure 4‐16: TBS ‐ Re‐configuration
3. Click OK. The Configurator will take the parameters associated with this name as
well as other parameters associated with its line, and download them to the unit
whose IP address appears in the First Installation window.
It may take about a minute to complete. You will receive one of the completion mes‐
sages described in Configurator Messages below.
4.6.2 Configuring Transportation Mobile Units (TMUs)
Use this procedure to carry out changes in the configuration parameters of the TMUs. This
includes changing or setting its IP address.
Since TMUs are usually mobile, make sure these devices will be in continuous
contact during the configuration process. Our recommended “best practice” is to
find an opportunity when the TMU to be configured is immobile.
1. For a first‐time configuration, connect the TMU’s PoE socket to a PoE device (see
Site Installation for connection instructions), and in turn, connect the PoE device to
your laptop or a LAN connection.
For a re‐configuration of a TMU already installed in the field, you can rely on your
network’s connection.
2. Run the Configurator.
3. From the Main tab, click the Line pull‐down menu and select the line on which the
TMU is defined (see Figure 4‐2).
4. From the Download Software pull‐down menu, select the appropriate
configuration option (see page 4‐4 for a description of these options).
5. Click Configure Unit. The following window will appear:
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Figure 4‐17: TMU ‐ First time Installation
6. Type: Select the radio type ‐ Train Radio, as shown in Figure 4‐17.
7. Car: Select the name of the train car on which the unit is to be installed. A list of
these names are taken from those defined in the Trains tab, Car column, and come
from the selected line only.
8. Car Router: This shows the IP address of the router on the selected train car. this IP
address is defined in the Trains tab, Car Router IP column.
9. First Installation: For a first‐time installation, leave this option selected so the
default IP address will appear. The parameters will be downloaded to the unit with
this IP address.
10. Click OK to complete the configuration. The Configurator will take the parameters
associated with the selected Car name, as well as other parameters associated with
its line, and download them to the unit whose IP address is shown in the First
Installation window.
It may take about a minute to complete. You will receive one of the completion mes‐
sages described in Configurator Messages below.
To re‐configure a unit that is already installed in the field:
1. Repeat Steps see 1. through see 8. above, relying on your network’s connection to
the unit.
2. Remove the checkmark from First Installation, and enter the IP address of the unit
you wish to re‐configure. Note that the correct IP address of the Car Router will
appear.
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Figure 4‐18: TMU ‐ Re‐configuration
3. Click OK. The Configurator will take the parameters associated with the unit of this
name, and download them to the unit whose IP address appears in the First
Installation window.
It may take about a minute to complete. You will receive one of the completion mes‐
sages described in Configurator Messages below.
4.6.3 Configuring Indoor Synchronization Units (ISUs)
Use this procedure to carry out changes in the configuration parameters of the ISUs. This
includes changing or setting its IP address.
1. For a first‐time configuration, connect the ISU’s sync socket to your laptop or to a
LAN connection. Connect AC power to its power input. See Site Installation for con‐
nection instructions.
For a re‐configuration of an ISU already installed in the field, you can rely on your
network’s connection.
2. Run the Configurator.
3. From the Main tab, click the Line pull‐down menu and select the line on which the
ISU is defined (see Figure 4‐2).
4. From the Download Software pull‐down menu, select the appropriate
configuration option (see page 4‐4 for a description of these options).
5. Click Configure Unit. The following window will appear:
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Figure 4‐19: ISU ‐ First time installation
6. Type: Select the unit type ‐ Line sync Unit (ISU), as shown in Figure 4‐19.
7. Unit Name: The name of the unit which has the associated parameter values. This
name consists of ISU.LineNumber. A list of these names are taken from those
defined in the Line tab.
8. Role: Select the role of the ISU. This is either Primary or Secondary. See the Line
tab: ISU IP, and Backup ISU IP for definitions of their IP addresses.
9. First Installation: For a first‐time installation, leave this option selected so the
default IP address will appear. The parameters will be downloaded to the unit with
this IP address.
10. Click OK to complete the configuration. The Configurator will take the parameters
associated with the selected line, and download them to the unit whose IP address
is shown in the First Installation window.
It may take about a minute to complete. You will receive one of the completion mes‐
sages described in Configurator Messages below.
To re‐configure a unit that is already installed in the field:
1. Repeat Steps see 1. through see 8. above, relying on your network’s connection to
the unit.
2. Remove the checkmark from First Installation, and enter the IP address of the unit
you wish to re‐configure.
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Figure 4‐20: ISU ‐ Re‐configuration
3. Click OK to complete the configuration. It may take about a minute to complete.
You will receive one of the completion messages described in Configurator
Messages below.
4.7 Configurator Messages
Table 4‐5: Configurator Message Color Codes
Color
Code
Meaning
Action Required
Red
Operation failed
Varies with message
Yellow
OK
Repeat the operation
Green
OK
Operation successful
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Table 4‐6: Configurator Messages
Color
Code
Message
Action Required
Can't find Configuration
Can't log into device. Check password
Contact supplier
Failed to get device configuration
No connection with Device
Permission Error
Ping, then check physical
connection. If all fails, replace the
device.
Contact supplier
Script Error
Telnet Connection to the device failed
Ping, then check physical
connection. If all fails, replace the
device.
Wrong Product Connected
Check for mix‐up ‐ TMU for TBS or
vice versa
Please run again to complete.
Repeat this configuration ‐ this
may occur during a software
upgrade.
Configuration completed ‐ Device restarting...
None
Configuration completed ‐ Please restart device.
Log in with Telnet and use the
reboot command (See below)
If you are asked to restart the device, log in to it with telnet following this example:
Figure 4‐21: Logging in to an TBS with Telnet
The user name and password are respectively, admin and netman.
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Figure 4‐22: Using the Telnet reboot command to reset an TBS
Here is an example:
Table 4‐7: Radio Inventory
ABC Metro Radio Inventory
Radio Type
Active
Backup
Total
Base Radios
158
158
Train Radios
298
298
Sync Unit (ISU)
Table 4‐8: Distribution of Radio Inventory across lines
Line
Name
Base
Train
Line01
64
126
Line02
20
11
Line03
38
68
Line04
48
84
158
298
Total
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Guidelines
A.1 For Deployment in US/Canada
The TBS and TMU devices bear the following identifications on their label:
Contains FCC ID: Q3K‐5XACMOD3C
Contains IC: 5100A‐5XACMD3CN
Only the antennas shown in the table below or antennas of the same type with lower gain are
approved for use in this system. The antennas must be installed so as to provide a minimum
separation distance from bystanders as specified in the table below:
Table A‐1: Approved Antennas
Cat. No.
Type
Gain
(dBi)
Dir
BW
Freq.
Band
(MHz)
Tx Power per
Chain
Min. Safe
Distance
(cm)
RW‐9105‐5158
Dual Polarization‐
Directional
19.0
17.0°
5728‐
5850
12.0
78.0
RW‐9401‐5002
Vehicular Single‐
directional
12.5
50.0°
5728‐
5850
18.5
37.0
AT0058760
Single Polarization‐
Directional
18.0
18.0°
5728‐
5850
13.0
70.0
RW‐9061‐5001
Dual Polarization‐
Sectorial
14.0
90.0°
5728‐
5850
17.0
44.0
RW‐9061‐5002
Dual Polarization‐
Sectorial
16.5
60.0°
5728‐
5850
14.5
59.0
RW‐9061‐5004
Dual Polarization‐
Sectorial
11.0
120.0
°
5728‐
5850
20.0
31.0
RW‐9314‐5158
Yagi
14.0
30.0°
5728‐
5850
17.0
44.0
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Cat. No.
Type
Gain
(dBi)
Dir
BW
Freq.
Band
(MHz)
Tx Power per
Chain
Min. Safe
Distance
(cm)
RW‐9401‐5004
Vehicular Bi‐
directional
13.0
36.0°
5728‐
5850
18.0
39.0
RW‐9401‐5007
Omni‐directional
10.0
360.0
°
5728‐
5850
21.0
28.0
RW‐9401‐5158
Omni‐directional
5.5
360.0
°
5728‐
5850
25.5
17.0
RW‐9402‐5001
Omni‐directional
10.0
360.0
°
5728‐
5850
21.0
28.0
RW‐9402‐5004
Omni‐directional
12.0
360.0
°
5728‐
5850
19.0
35.0
RW‐9521‐4958
Single Polarization‐
Sectorial
17.0
60.0°
5728‐
5850
14.0
62.0
RW‐9531‐5001
Single Polarization‐
Sectorial
15.0
120.0
°
5728‐
5850
16.0
50.0
RW‐9531‐5002
Single Polarization‐
Sectorial
17.0
90.0°
5728‐
5850
14.0
62.0
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General Note
This system has achieved Type Approval in various countries around the world. This means
that the system has been tested against various local technical regulations and found to
comply. The frequency bands in which the system operates may be “unlicensed” and in these
bands, the system can be used provided it does not cause interference.
FCC/ISED ‐ Compliance
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
RF Exposure
It is recommended to keep a safe distance of 78 cm from the radiating antenna when
operating in the US and 79 cm when operating in Canada.
Exposition RF
Il est recommandé de garder une distance de sécurité de 78 cm de l'antenne rayonnante
lorsqu'elle fonctionne aux États?Unis et de 79 cm lorsqu'elle fonctionne au Canada
It is the responsibility of the installer to ensure that when using the
outdoor antenna kits in the United States (or where FCC rules apply), only
those antennas certified with the product are used. The use of any
antenna other than those certified with the product is expressly forbidden
by FCC rules 47 CFR part 15.204.
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It is the responsibility of the installer to ensure that when configuring the
radio in the United States (or where FCC rules apply), the Tx power is set
according to the values for which the product is certified. The use of Tx
power values other than those, for which the product is certified, is
expressly forbidden by FCC rules 47 CFR part 15.204.
Outdoor units and antennas should be installed ONLY by experienced
installation professionals who are familiar with local building and safety
codes and, wherever applicable, are licensed by the appropriate
government regulatory authorities. Failure to do so may void the product
warranty and may expose the end user or the service provider to legal and
financial liabilities. Resellers or distributors of this equipment are not
liable for injury, damage or violation of regulations associated with the
installation of outdoor units or antennas. The installer should configure
the output power level of antennas according to country regulations and
antenna type.
•
•
Where Outdoor units are configurable by software to Tx power val‐
ues other than those for which the product is certified, it is the
responsibility of the Professional Installer to restrict the Tx power to
the certified limits.
This product was tested with special accessories ‐ indoor unit (IDU or
PoE), FTP CAT‐5e shielded cable with sealing gasket, 10 AWG ground‐
ing cable ‐ which must be used with the unit to insure compliance.
Indoor Units comply with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) These devices may not cause harmful interference.
(2) These devices must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Canadian Emission Requirements for Indoor Units
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES‐003.
Cet appareil numẻrique de la classe B est conforme ả la norme NMB‐003 du Canada.
China MII
Operation of the equipment is only allowed under China MII 5.8GHz band regulation
configuration with EIRP limited to 33 dBm (2 Watt).
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Operation of the equipment is only allowed under India WPC GSR‐38 for 5.8GHz band
regulation configuration.
Unregulated
In countries where the radio is not regulated the equipment can be operated in any
regulation configuration, best results will be obtained using Universal regulation
configuration.
Safety Practices
Applicable requirements of National Electrical Code (NEC), NFPA 70; and the National
Electrical Safety Code, ANSI/IEEE C2, must be considered during installation.
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NOTES:
1. A Primary Protector is not required to protect the exposed wiring as long as the exposed
wiring length is limited to less than or equal to 140 feet, and instructions are provided to
avoid exposure of wiring to accidental contact with lightning and power conductors in
accordance with NEC Sections 725‐54 (c) and 800‐30.
In all other cases, an appropriate Listed Primary Protector must be provided. Refer to Articles
800 and 810 of the NEC for details.
2. For protection of ODU against direct lightning strikes, appropriate requirements of NFPA
780 should be considered in addition to NEC.
3. For Canada, appropriate requirements of the CEC 22.1 including Section 60 and additional
requirements of CAN/CSA‐B72 must be considered as applicable.
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Deployment Guide
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This Agreement is effective upon your opening of a RADWIN product package and shall
continue until terminated. RADWIN may terminate this Agreement upon the breach by you of
any term thereof. Upon such termination by RADWIN, you agree to return to RADWIN any
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