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RT System 2

Deployment Guide

June 21, 2012

Part Number: 90-0018

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Table of Contents

1.1. Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

1.1 About this Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

1.2 Who Should Use this Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

1.3 Related Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

1.4 Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

2.2. Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

2.1 Prerequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

2.2 Getting Ready . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

2.3 Preparing the Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

2.4 Laying Out the Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

2.4.1 Prerequisites. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

2.4.2 Assembling the Ground Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

2.4.3 Placing the WRU in the Field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

2.4.4 Placing the LIU in the Field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

3.3. Backhaul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

3.1 Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

3.2 Backhaul Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

3.2.1 LIU Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

3.2.1.1 LIU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

3.2.1.2 Battery and Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

3.2.1.3 Cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

3.2.2 Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

3.2.3 Radio Kit Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

3.2.3.1 FM1100 Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

3.2.3.2 FM3100 Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

3.2.3.3 Radio Install Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

3.2.4 Mast Kit Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

3.2.4.1 Mast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

3.2.4.2 Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

3.2.4.3 Bag. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

3.2.4.4 Backpack Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

3.3 Turn off the Windows Firewall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

3.4 Configure the Radios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

3.4.1 Create a Private Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

3.4.2 Setting NIC Priority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

3.4.3 Configure the Radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

3.4.4 Restore your Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

3.4.5 Using the Fluidmesh Interface to Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

3.4.6 Using the Fluidmesh Interface to Ping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

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3.5 Setting up the Backhaul Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

3.6 Installing Two Radios on the Mast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

3.7 Removing the Backhaul Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

3.8 Use Cases or Example Deployments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

4.4. Demobilization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

4.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

4.2 Removing the WRU from the Field. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

4.3 Disassemble the WRU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

5.5. Maintaining the Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

5.1 Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

5.2 Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

5.3 Geophones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

5.4 Cautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

6.6. Troubleshooting and Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

6.1 Best Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

6.1.1 24 Ah Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

6.1.2 LIU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

6.1.3 Urban Environments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

6.1.4 Ethernet Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

6.1.5 Fiber Optic Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

6.1.6 Antennas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

6.2 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

6.2.1 Backhaul Troubleshooting Flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

6.2.2 Fluidmesh Radios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

7.7. Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

7.1 Lithium Ion Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

7.1.1 Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

7.1.2 Handling and Safety Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

7.1.3 Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

7.1.4 Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

7.2 Charging Lithium Ion Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

7.2.1 Charging Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

7.2.2 Battery Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

7.3 LIU Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

8.8. Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

8.1 Batteries au lithium-ion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

8.1.1 Spécifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

8.1.2 Directives en matière de manipulation et de sécurité . . . . . . . . .74

8.1.3 Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

8.1.4 Entreposage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

8.2 Chargement des batteries au lithium-ion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

8.2.1 Précautions de chargement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

8.2.2 Chargeur de batterie. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

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8.3 LIU de batterie. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

A.A. Legal Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

A.1 FCC Rules and Regulations Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

A.2 Industry Canada Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

B.B. l'information juridique. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

B.1 Conformité avec les règles et règlements de la FCC . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

B.2 Industrie Canada Conformité. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

C.C. Fluidmesh Radio Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

C.1 The Fluidmesh Mito Series. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

C.2 Fluidmesh 1100 with MITO Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

C.3 Fluidmesh 3100 with MITO Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

C.4 MITO Series General Characteristics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

D.D. LED Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

E.E. Weighted Mast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

E.1 Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

E.2 Hardware Supplied. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

E.3 Assembly Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101

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List of Figures

Figure 2–1 WRU .............................................................................................13

Figure 2–2 LIU ...............................................................................................14

Figure 2–3 WRU with Geophone........................................................................15

Figure 2–4 Assembling WRUs ...........................................................................16

Figure 2–5 Battery Latch .................................................................................18

Figure 2–6 Installing the Battery.......................................................................18

Figure 2–7 Installing the Geophone................................................................... 19

Figure 2–8 Antenna with Spring Relief ...............................................................19

Figure 2–9 Power on the Unit ...........................................................................21

Figure 2–10 Place the Unit.................................................................................21

Figure 3–1 Possible LIU Components.................................................................24

Figure 3–2 Central Recording Truck Components ................................................24

Figure 3–3 Single Backhaul Data Direction .........................................................25

Figure 3–4 Line Interface Unit (LIU)..................................................................27

Figure 3–5 LIU Ground ....................................................................................28

Figure 3–6 Channel Color Example....................................................................30

Figure 3–7 FM1100 Radio ................................................................................ 31

Figure 3–8 FM3100 Radio ................................................................................ 31

Figure 3–9 Surge Protector Connections.............................................................32

Figure 3–10 Fiberglass Mast (55-0008)................................................................34

Figure 3–11 Base (55-0007) .............................................................................. 35

Figure 3–12 Assembled Backhaul Mast ................................................................35

Figure 3–13 Weighted Base (70-0070) ................................................................36

Figure 3–14 Windows Firewall On or Off ..............................................................37

Figure 3–15 Windows Firewall Off.......................................................................37

Figure 3–16 Fluidmesh Radio Private Network ......................................................39

Figure 3–17 Control Panel, Network and Internet..................................................40

Figure 3–18 Control Panel, Network and Sharing Center ........................................40

Figure 3–19 Control Panel, Change Adapter Settings.............................................41

Figure 3–20 Control Panel, LAN Properties ...........................................................41

Figure 3–21 Control Panel, Networking Properties.................................................42

Figure 3–22 Control Panel, IP Address.................................................................43

Figure 3–23 Advanced Network Settings Menu .....................................................44

Figure 3–24 LAN Hierarchy ................................................................................45

Figure 3–25 Radio Login Window........................................................................46

Figure 3–26 Radio Home Window, Mesh End ........................................................47

Figure 3–27 Fluidmesh MeshWizard Interface.......................................................48

Figure 3–28 Mast on a Slope..............................................................................50

Figure 3–29 Base and Wind Orientation...............................................................51

Figure 3–30 Securing Lines to Large Cleat ...........................................................52

Figure 3–31 Backhaul Antenna Erected................................................................52

Figure 3–32 Two-Radio Installation.....................................................................53

Figure 3–33 Single Backhaul..............................................................................55

Figure 3–34 Dual Backhaul, Two Root Nodes........................................................56

Figure 3–35 Single Backhaul, Star Configuration...................................................57

Figure 4–1 Power Off the Unit...........................................................................58

Figure 4–2 Undeployed Unit .............................................................................59

Figure 4–3 Removing the Battery......................................................................60

Figure 6–1 Fiber Optic Cable Connector .............................................................63

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List of Figures

Figure 6–2 Troubleshooting – Check LIU.............................................................64

Figure 6–3 Troubleshooting – Check Fluidmesh Radios .........................................64

Figure 7–1 Example Battery Shipping Label ........................................................69

Figure 7–2 Battery Charger ..............................................................................71

Figure 7–3 Serial Number Label and LED Indicator...............................................72

Figure E–1 Weighted Mast................................................................................98

Figure E–2 Tripod Assembly – Front View ...........................................................99

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List of Tables

Table 3–1 Line Interface Unit Kit (15-0041) ......................................................26

Table 3–2 Antenna Specifications.....................................................................29

Table 3–3 Radio Kit Components .....................................................................29

Table 3–4 Radio Install Kit..............................................................................32

Table 3–5 Mast Kit.........................................................................................33

Table 3–6 Fluidmesh Radio LEDs......................................................................39

Table 6–1 Troubleshooting Fluidmesh Radios.....................................................65

Table 7–1 Lithium Ion Battery Specifications .....................................................66

Table A–1 Antenna Specifications.....................................................................81

Table D–1 5Mbps WRU Power On Sequence LED Indications ................................91

Table D–2 WRU LED Status Indications.............................................................93

Table D–3 WRU LED Error Indications...............................................................95

Table D–4 LIU LED Discipline Indications...........................................................96

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1. Overview

1.1 About this Guide

This document provides information on how to deploy the RT System 2 in the

field. See the RT System 2 Installation Guide for instructions on setting up the

recording truck equipment and software.

1.2 Who Should Use this Guide

The expected users of this document are as follows:

Crew (Layout/Troubleshooters)

Technician (LIU)

Bosses (Line Crew)

1.3 Related Documents

RT System 2-related documents are as follows:

RT System 2 Documents Guide (90-0026) – Lists all of the RT System 2

documents with a brief description of each.

RT System 2 Glossary (90-0032) – Lists and defines RT System 2 terms

and acronyms. Includes some general seismic and geologic terms and

acronyms.

RT System 2 Installation Guide (90-0028) – Provides instructions for

setting up the recording truck hardware, and installing and updating

software and firmware.

1.4 Getting Help

To get help on the RT System 2 Central Recording System, consult the online

help. You can find the help documents by clicking the help icon in the user

interface, or by navigating to the following directory:

C:\wsi\rt\vx.y.z\server\help\index.htm

Where vx.y.z is the version number (for example, v2.0.0).

To get help on the RT System 2 deployment, consult this document.

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1. Overview

Getting Help

If you cannot find the answers you need, please contact Wireless Seismic, Inc.

Customer Support at:

13100 Southwest Freeway, Suite 150

Sugar Land, TX 77478

(832) 532-5048

support@wirelessseismic.com

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2. Layout

This chapter describes how to prepare (mobilization) and layout (install) the

ground electronics. See the RT System 2 Installation Guide for instructions on

setting up the recording truck equipment and software.

2.1 Prerequisites

In preparation for mobilization, define the following:

Survey

Backhaul plan

2.2 Getting Ready

Collect all of the following:

RT System 2 ground equipment (05-0007):

●5 Mbps WRUs (10-0017)

●LIUs (see “Backhaul Components” on page 26)

●One of the following antennas:

►9 dBi antenna (65-0067)

►7 dBi antenna (6060-001-01)

►5 dBi antenna (65-0023)

►2 dBi antenna (65-0025)

●Geophones

●WRU Batteries (0400-001-01)

●WRU Dummy Batteries (55-0009)

●Antenna Extenders

●Fiber Backhaul

●Tools

●Manuals

NOTE

Please refer to “Antenna Specifications” on page 81 for the list of

supported antennas. Use of accessories other than those specified in

this document is not supported or warrantied.

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2. Layout

Preparing the Equipment

●Consumables

●Spares (15-0003)

►Mast Parts

►Base Parts

►Guy Lines

►Antennas

►Batteries

►Cables

►Connectors

2.3 Preparing the Equipment

Ensure that the central recording system has the latest software available installed

(see the RT System 2 Release Notes for version numbers, see the RT System 2

Installation Guide for installation and update instructions).

Ensure that the ground equipment has the latest firmware available installed (see

the RT System 2 Release Notes for version numbers, see the RT System 2

Installation Guide for installation and update instructions).

Ensure that the industry standard best practices are followed for securing the

equipment for transport.

2.4 Laying Out the Equipment

You can lay out the ground equipment while the central recording system

hardware and software is being prepared.

NOTE

The batteries (when fully discharged) require 8 hours of continuous

charging in the battery charger connected to an AC source; therefore,

the battery charger should be located at the staging area or in town.

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2. Layout

Laying Out the Equipment

The WRU is shown in the following figure:

Figure 2–1 WRU

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2. Layout

Laying Out the Equipment

The LIU is shown in the following figure:

Figure 2–2 LIU

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Laying Out the Equipment

An example geophone is shown in the following figure

2.4.1 Prerequisites

You can attach the batteries, antennas, and geophones to the ground equipment

prior to going into to the field, or as you place each unit. If you are assembling as

you place the units, ensure that you have sufficient quantities for each unit, plus a

few spares.

Figure 2–3 WRU with Geophone

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2. Layout

Laying Out the Equipment

The RT System 2 shall be used with only the supplied antennas (Table A–1

Antenna Specifications, on page 81) attached to the WRU with an integrated type

N male connector.

The RT System 2 antennas shall be installed and handled by professionals

specifically designated for this purpose.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Wireless Seismic, Inc. can

void the users’s authority to operate the equipment.

Figure 2–4 Assembling WRUs

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2. Layout

Laying Out the Equipment

2.4.2 Assembling the Ground Equipment

This section describes the process to assemble the ground equipment prior to

deployment.

To assemble the ground equipment:

1Gather the equipment:

●WRU

●Antenna

●Geophone

●Batteries

2Gather any special tools:

●Optional: Nylon grip pliers

●Optional: Loctite® 222

3Attach one or more batteries to the WRU.

●Press the battery into the connector.

●Flip the bail over the molded area on the end of the battery.

●Press the lever until the catch snaps to lock it in place.

WARNING

In order to comply with FCC radio frequency (RF) exposure

requirements, the RT System 2 units must be installed so that a

minimum separation distance of 20 cm is maintained between the

antenna(s) and the body of all persons at all times during normal

operation.

WARNING

AVERTISSEM

ENT

Afin de se conformer aux normes de la FCC en matière d'exposition aux

radiofréquences (RF), les unités RT System 2 doivent être installées de

manière à garder en permanence une distance minimale de 20 cm entre

la ou les antennes et le corps de toute personne en mode de

fonctionnement normal.

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Laying Out the Equipment

4Attach the geophone to the WRU.

Figure 2–5 Battery Latch

Figure 2–6 Installing the Battery

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5Attach the antenna to the WRU. Ensure that the antenna connection is clean,

and the antenna is snug and does not wobble.

Figure 2–7 Installing the

Geophone

TIP

The antenna screws on to the WRU in a clockwise direction. It should

twist on easily; do not use force. To ensure that the threads are

properly aligned, turn the connector counter-clockwise until you hear a

click indicating that the threads are aligned, then turn clockwise to

tighten.

Figure 2–8 Antenna with Spring Relief

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2.4.3 Placing the WRU in the Field

This section describes the process to ready the ground equipment for interaction

with the central recording system (deployment).

To deploy the WRU:

1Prerequisites:

●The WRU is assembled with battery, geophone, and antenna

2Pick up the WRU and point the geophone connector end towards the ground as

shown in the following figure. After a few seconds, all of the LEDs illuminate:

TIP

When determining which antenna to use (5 dBi, 7 dBi, 9dBi), consider

the distance between WRUs, and how much vegetation is in the area.

For distances of 10 m to 30 m, use a 5 dBi antenna.

Distances of 30 m or greater, use a 7 dBi antenna.

For sudden elevation changes, such as cliffs, use a 2 dBi or 5 dBi

antenna.

In special situations such as tall grass and dense vegetation, or

distances of 55 m or greater, use a 9 dBi antenna.

NOTE

If you are using a WRU as a Repeater, the deployment instructions are

the same, except a geophone is not required. Repeaters are added to

the line segment in the Spread Manager. See the RT System 2 Operator

Guide for more information.

If a geophone is not connected, you can skip the geophone test. See

“D. LED Indicators” on page 91 for more information on skipping the

test and the relevant LED status indicators.

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3Place the unit flat on the ground as shown in the following figure:

4The unit will begin a series of internal and external tests. The LEDs on the top

of the unit indicate the current test and whether the unit passes or fails each

test.

Figure 2–9 Power on the Unit

Figure 2–10 Place the Unit

NOTE

See “D. LED Indicators” on page 91 for an explanation of the LED status

and error conditions.

If a WRU self test fails, the WRU will continue to the next test.

You can skip a self-test by tipping the WRU geophone down and then

returning it to the upright position (flat on the ground).

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2.4.4 Placing the LIU in the Field

The LIU is part of the backhaul configuration. See “3. Backhaul” on page 23 for

more information.

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3. Backhaul

3.1 Overview

In network communications, the backhaul is the part of the network that

contains the links and equipment between the core network and the sub

networks.

Wireless mesh networking is a method where each radio node in the network

captures and disseminates its own data as well as serves as a relay for other

radio nodes in the network sending data along a path, hopping from one node

to the next.

Power over Ethernet (PoE) is a technology that passes electrical power along

an Ethernet cable. PoE is used where DC power is not available and USB

unsuitable. Power can be supplied at the end of a network span or somewhere

in the middle.

PoE switches supply power at the end of a span. The RT System 2 Line

Interface Unit acts as a switch with PoE.

PoE injectors supply power somewhere between the PoE switch and the

powered device. They inject power and do not affect the data. A discrete PoE

injector is used when configuring the Fluidmesh radios.

The RT System 2 Central Recording System is a fully connected mesh network

of Wireless Remote Units (WRUs) that communicate in a relay pattern (bucket-

brigade or string-of-pearls) with a Line Interface Unit (LIU) on the 2.4 GHz

Industrial, Scientific, and Medical (ISM) radio band.

The LIU is composed of the following discrete components:

Line Interface Unit (LIU) box

12 V DC, 5 A capable Battery or Power Supply

Cables

Mast, mast base, and guy-wires

5.8 GHz backhaul radios

Antennas

The LIU communicates with the Central Software System (CSS) computer in

the central recording truck along a backhaul on the 900 MHz or 5.8 GHz ISM

radio band. Some smaller systems may not require a backhaul.

The Central Software System (CSS) communicates with the field units via the

backhaul radios. The backhaul radios act as access points for the LIUs.

The following figure illustrates the possible LIU components:

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Overview

The following figure illustrates the central recording truck components:

CAUTION

Ensure that the LIU box has a grounding cable attached that is

connected to a grounding rod to avoid causing damage to the internal

electronics during use. See “LIU Ground” on page 28 for an illustration.

Figure 3–1 Possible LIU Components

TBD

Figure 3–2 Central Recording Truck Components

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Overview

The following figure illustrates the components and data flow for a four-line,

single-backhaul line with two root nodes example:

Figure 3–3 Single Backhaul Data Direction

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Backhaul Components

3.2 Backhaul Components

The backhaul components are either remote backhaul components or central

backhaul components. Remote components are the components that are not

physically located next to the recording truck. Central components are physically

located at the recording truck. Both remote and central backhauls are composed of

the following:

Line Interface Unit (LIU) Kit

Antenna

Radio Kit

Mast Kit

3.2.1 LIU Components

The following table lists the LIU kit components:

3.2.1.1 LIU

The data transmitted by the WRUs is collected by the Line Interface Unit (LIU).

The LIU acts as the interface between the network of WRUs and the backhaul

equipment. The LIU has an Ethernet port that can be connected directly to a

computer, or more commonly, to an armored fiber optic cable or a backhaul radio.

Backhaul radios operate in the 900 MHz or 5.8 GHz bands. A second array of WRUs

can be deployed on the other side of the LIU, symmetrically or asymmetrically

around the LIU. The LIU is shown in the following figure:

Table 3–1 Line Interface Unit Kit (15-0041)

Remote Backhaul Components Central Backhaul Components

Item Reference Item Reference

LIU (10-0016) “LIU” on page

26 LIU (10-0016) “LIU” on page

12 V DC Battery or power

supply (not included) “Battery and

Power Supply”

on page 28

12 V DC Battery or power

supply (not included) “Battery and

Power Supply”

on page 28

Cable, LIU to Battery (60-

0034) “Cables” on

page 28 Cable, LIU to Battery (60-

0034) “Cables” on

page 28

Cable, Ethernet (60-0036, 60-

0037, 60-0038) “Cables” on

page 28 Cable, Ethernet (60-0036, 60-

0037, 60-0038) “Cables” on

page 28

Cable, LIU-to-PC (60-0039) “Cables” on

page 28 Cable, LIU-to-PC (60-0039) “Cables” on

page 28

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Figure 3–4 Line Interface Unit (LIU)

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Backhaul Components

Before the Central Software System can communicate with the LIU, you must set

up the backhaul.

Ensure that the LIU is grounded. Attach a ground wire to the case, and to a nail

that is driven into the ground.

The ground wire is illustrated in the following figure:

3.2.1.2 Battery and Power Supply

Power is supplied to the LIU components by way of a 12 V DC battery or power

supply.

3.2.1.3 Cables

The following cables are used in the backhaul:

LIU to Battery (60-0034)

Ethernet Cable, 30 ft (65-0036)

Ethernet Cable, 60 ft (60-0037)

Ethernet Cable, 120 ft (60-0038)

Cable, LIU-to-PC (60-0039)

Fiber Optic Cable

NOTE

See “D. LED Indicators” on page 91 for an explanation of the LED status

and error conditions.

CAUTION

Attach the LIU ground wire and the Surge Protector ground wire to the

same nail.

Figure 3–5 LIU

Ground

TIP

The backhaul power requirements vary depending on the hardware in

use and period of use. For example, you may be using one or two

radios. Supply enough power to ensure there is enough power for the

entire duration of the time you are using the backhaul.

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Backhaul Components

●Media Converter (60-0017)

●Cable, Backhaul Jumper (60-0033)

●Cable, Fiber Optic, Armored, 250 m (60-0026)

●Cable, Fiber Optic, Armored, 300 m (60-0024)

●Cable, Fiber Optic, Armored, 500 m (60-0023)

●Cable, Fiber Optic, 500 m (60-0018)

3.2.2 Antennas

The following table lists the supported antennas for the LIUs and the WRUs. The

remote and central backhauls use the same antennas:

The Fluidmesh radios have built-in antennas (see “Radio Kit Components” on page

29 for details).

There is an auto-power-leveling feature built into the firmware. It works in

conjunction with the RSSI parameters to keep the power at a defined level.

3.2.3 Radio Kit Components

The following table lists the Radio Kit components:

Table 3–2 Antenna Specifications

Model Frequency

(MHz) Gain Vertical

Beam

Width Weight Dimension

(Length x

Diameter)

WSI 65-0067 2400-2485 9 dbi 14° 0.8 lbs

0.5 kg 27 x 0.6 in

690 x 15 mm

WSI 6060-001-01 2400-2485 7 dBi 18° 0.6 lbs

0.3 kg 21 x 0.6 in

540 x 15 mm

WSI 65-0023 2400-2485 5 dBi 25º 0.5 lbs

0.2 kg 12 x 0.6 in

355 x 15 mm

WSI 65-0025 2400-2485 2 dBi @ 2.4 120° 1.6 oz

45.4 g 7.6 x 0.5 in

193 x 12.7 mm

WSI 65-0082 2400-2485 7.4 dBi 20º 5.4 oz

153 g 18.5 x 0.75 in

470 x 19 mm

WSI 65-0131 2400-2485 4 dBi 50º 3.2 oz

90 g 8.7 x 0.75 in

221 x 19 mm

Table 3–3 Radio Kit Components

Item Reference

Radio, Fluidmesh® FM1100 (75-0014) “FM1100 Radio” on page 31

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Backhaul Components

Refer to the Fluidmesh datasheet for FCC information and other technical

specifications on the FM1100 and FM3100 radios. See one of the following

locations for details:

http://www.fluidmesh.com/press-room/product-literature/doc_details/160-

fluidmesh-mito-series

“C. Fluidmesh Radio Specifications” on page 85

The Fluidmesh radios can operate on at 4.9 GHz, and 5.1 - 5.8 GHz. The preferred

frequency is configured through a user interface (see “Configure the Radios” on

page 38 for instructions).

Each radio is assigned a color that represents the channel assignment, allowing

field personnel to quickly orient the radios in the proper direction. An example is

shown in the following figure:

The Fluidmesh default IP address is 192.168.0.10.

Radio, Fluidmesh® FM3100 (75-0014) “FM3100 Radio” on page 31

Radio Install Kit (15-0036) “Radio Install Kit” on page 32

Table 3–3 Radio Kit Components (cont.)

Item Reference

Figure 3–6 Channel Color Example

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Backhaul Components

3.2.3.1 FM1100 Radio

The FM1100 radio is used on the masts for the remote backhauls and is shown in

the following figure. Attach the radio to the mast with a hose clamp.

3.2.3.2 FM3100 Radio

The FM3100 is used on the masts for the central backhaul unit and is shown in the

following figure. Attach the radio to the mast with a hose clamp.

Figure 3–7 FM1100

Radio

Figure 3–8 FM3100

Radio

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3.2.3.3 Radio Install Kit

The following table lists the Radio Install Kit components. The remote and central

backhauls use the same install components.

The following figure illustrates the inside of the Surge Protector.

Table 3–4 Radio Install Kit

Item Reference

Surge Protector (75-0021) “Surge Protector

Connections” on page 32

Wire, 18 AWG PVC Green (65-0077) —

Nail, 12 inch (70-0062) —

Hose Clamp, 0.5 inch (70-0084) —

Ethernet Cable, CAT5E, 3 foot, shielded (65-0104) —

Figure 3–9 Surge Protector

Connections

NOTE

Install one Surge Protector for each Ethernet cable that runs down the

mast and connects to another component.

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Backhaul Components

To install the Surge Protector:

1Remove the rubber grommet from the case and cut some slots in it.

2Thread two Ethernet cables and a ground wire through the grommet and place

the grommet back in the case.

3Plug the Ethernet cables into the shielded RJ45 jacks. It does not matter which

cable goes to which jack; the unit provides bidirectional protection.

4Attach the ground wire to the ground lug.

5Close the case and attach it to the mast with a hose clamp.

6Attach one of the Ethernet cables to the radio.

7Attach the other Ethernet cable to the LIU.

8Attach the ground wire to a nail and press the nail into the ground.

3.2.4 Mast Kit Components

The following table lists the Mast Kit components. The remote and central

backhauls use the same mast kit components.

The Weighted Base (70-0070) is a separate component (see “Base” on page 34).

CAUTION

Attach the LIU ground wire and the Surge Protector ground wire to the

same nail.

TIP

See “Possible LIU Components” on page 24 for an illustration that

shows the Surge Protector installed on a mast.

Table 3–5 Mast Kit

Fiberglass Kit (15-0004) Aluminum Kit (15-0033) Reference

Mast, fiberglass (55-0008) Mast, aluminum (70-0081) “Mast” on page 34

Base (55-0007) Base (55-0007) “Base” on page 34

Bag (70-0058) Bag (70-0058) “Bag” on page 36

Backpack Kit (15-0014) Backpack Kit (15-0014) “Backpack Kit” on page 36

• 1 each backpack (70-0059) • 1 each backpack (70-0059) “Backpack Kit” on page 36

• 3 each guy lines, rope, orange,

15.25 meters (70-0057) • 3 each guy lines, rope, orange,

15.25 meters (70-0057) “Backpack Kit” on page 36

• 3 each tent stake, steel, 12 in

(70-0061) (hard ground

stakes)

• 3 each tent stake, steel, 12 in

(70-0061) (hard ground

stakes)

“Backpack Kit” on page 36

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3.2.4.1 Mast

Lightweight, telescoping backhaul masts are used to elevate the backhaul

components above obstructions and to enable radio communications to

accommodate typical cross-line distances. The mast can be installed by a single

person. The following figures show the mast:

3.2.4.2 Base

There are two base options; one that requires the use of guy wires for stabilization

and one that uses weights for stabilization.

• 3 each tent stake, plastic,

orange, 16 in (70-0060) (soft

ground stakes)

• 3 each tent stake, plastic,

orange, 16 in (70-0060) (soft

ground stakes)

“Backpack Kit” on page 36

• 5 ea nail, 12 in (70-0062) • 5 ea nail, 12 in (70-0062) “Backpack Kit” on page 36

• 3 each guy line holder (70-

0063) • 3 each guy line holder (70-

0063) “Backpack Kit” on page 36

• 1 each hammer, 2.5 lb (70-

0064) • 1 each hammer, 2.5 lb (70-

0064) “Backpack Kit” on page 36

• 1 each pry bar, 15 in (70-

0065) • 1 each pry bar, 15 in (70-

0065) “Backpack Kit” on page 36

• 2 each flagging roll, orange

(70-0066) • 2 each flagging roll, orange

(70-0066) “Backpack Kit” on page 36

• 1 each compass sighting (70-

0067) • 1 each compass sighting (70-

0067) “Backpack Kit” on page 36

• 5 each hose clamp, 2 in (70-

0068) • 5 each hose clamp, 2 in (70-

0068) “Backpack Kit” on page 36

Table 3–5 Mast Kit (cont.)

Fiberglass Kit (15-0004) Aluminum Kit (15-0033) Reference

Figure 3–10 Fiberglass Mast (55-0008)

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The following figures show the base that utilizes guy-wires:

The following figure shows the assembled mast:

The following figure shows the base that uses a weighted system. This base is

optimal in urban or rocky environments:

Figure 3–11 Base (55-0007)

Figure 3–12 Assembled Backhaul Mast

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Turn off the Windows Firewall

3.2.4.3 Bag

The antenna mast bag is a rip stop nylon yellow bag, 11 inches x 70 inches with a

handle and draw string at one end.

3.2.4.4 Backpack Kit

The backpack is used to carry all of the equipment needed to install the mast and

radios, and may also be use to carry the LIU. See “Mast Kit” on page 33 for a list

of components.

3.3 Turn off the Windows Firewall

This section describes how to turn off the Windows firewall.

To turn off the Windows firewall:

→Windows 7 computer → Start →Control Panel

1Click one of the following:

Figure 3–13 Weighted Base (70-0070)

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Turn off the Windows Firewall

●Category View – Windows Firewall

●Icon View – System and Security → Windows Firewall

2Click Turn Windows Firewall on or off:

3Select Turn off Windows Firewall for all networks:

4Click OK.

Figure 3–14 Windows

Firewall On or Off

Figure 3–15 Windows Firewall Off

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Configure the Radios

3.4 Configure the Radios

The FMQuadro™ Web Interface is used to configure the radio channels. The radio

licenses are pre-configured by Wireless Seismic, Inc. This section describes how to

connect the radios to a computer and configure them.

Check the radios before connecting them to any switch.

3.4.1 Create a Private Network

Create a private network between the computer and the Fluidmesh radio.

1Prerequisites:

●Windows computer

●Browser with Adobe Flash

●AC Power

●PoE Injector

●Two Ethernet Cables

2Power on the computer.

3Connect the components (see Figure 3–16 Fluidmesh Radio Private Network on

page 39):

●Plug the PoE injector into an AC outlet.

●Connect the computer to the PoE injector with an Ethernet cable.

●Connect the Fluidmesh radio to the PoE injector with an Ethernet cable. The

radio powers up.

►FM1100 – Connect to LAN 1

►FM3100 – There is only one connector

NOTE

The expected configuration in the RT System 2 system is as follows:

FM1100 = mesh point (remote backhaul)

FM3100 = mesh end (central backhaul)

NOTE

All Fluidmesh units are preconfigured from the factory with an IP

address of 192.168.0.10.

Wireless Seismic, Inc. reconfigures each Fluidmesh radios to have a

unique IP address, identifiable by the sticker placed on the radio.

If the radio is exposed to excessive static electricity, any post-factory-

configured IP address may reset to this factory-configured IP address.

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Configure the Radios

4Verify that the radio powers up. The LED indicators have the following

meanings:

5Click the Windows Start icon.

6Select Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens.

CAUTION

Power up only one radio at a time. Never place two powered-up radios

next to each other. It is possible to damage the radio receivers if

multiple radios are powered up in close proximity.

Figure 3–16 Fluidmesh Radio Private Network

Table 3–6 Fluidmesh Radio LEDs

LED State Description

Power On / Green On whenever the radio has

power

LAN On / Green On whenever the radio has an

Ethernet connection

Signal Strength (1) On / Red Booting Core system

Signal Strength (2) On / Orange Booting wireless system

Signal Strength (3) On / Green Booting routing engine

Signal Strength (4) On / Green Booting unit configuration

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Configure the Radios

7Select Network and Internet.

8Select Network and Sharing Center.

Figure 3–17 Control Panel, Network and Internet

Figure 3–18 Control Panel, Network and Sharing Center

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9In the left pane, select Change adapter settings.

10 Right-click Local Area Connection and select Properties. The Properties

window opens.

11 Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IP v4) and click Properties.

Figure 3–19 Control Panel, Change Adapter Settings

Figure 3–20 Control Panel, LAN Properties

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12 Select Use the following IP address.

Figure 3–21 Control Panel, Networking

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13 Enter the following:

●IP address: 192.168.0.100 (this number does not have to be 100, just

something other than 10, and a number between 1 and 255)

●Netmask:255.255.255.0

14 Click OK.

Figure 3–22 Control Panel, IP Address

NOTE

If the radio already has an IP address, you will need to enter different

numbers. For example:

Radio IP address: 10.200.x.x

Computer IP address: 10.x.x.x

Subnet Mask: 255.0.0.0

You may need to disable and enable (right-click) the LAN connection if

it displays Network cable unplugged in the Network Connections

window.

If the radio gets reset, the default IP address is 192.168.0.10.

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15 Click Close.

3.4.2 Setting NIC Priority

If you have more than one network interface card (NIC) in your computer, make

sure that the LAN card has the highest priority; the computer attempts to use the

NICs in the order listed.

To set NIC priority:

→Windows computer

1Click the Windows Start icon.

2Select Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens.

3Select Network and Internet.

4Select Network and Sharing Center.

5In the left pane, select Change adapter settings.

6In the toolbar, click Advanced, and then Advanced Settings.

7Select Local Area Connection and then click the up arrow repeatedly until

Local Area Connection is the first item.

Figure 3–23 Advanced Network Settings Menu

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8Click OK.

3.4.3 Configure the Radio

Configure the radios by logging into the software located on the radio. FM1100s

are configured as mesh points, and FM3100s are configured as mesh ends.

To configure the radio:

→Windows computer

1On the computer, point a browser to the following URL:

http://192.168.0.10

Figure 3–24 LAN Hierarchy

TIP

Use Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome. Internet Explorer does not

refresh correctly.

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Configure the Radios

2Log in to the radio Web interface using the following:

●UserName: admin

●Password: admin

3The following figure shows the home window when mesh end is selected as

the Mode. The FM1100 configuration includes an additional left-pane option:

Power Over Ethernet. Click MeshWizard™.

NOTE

If the radio has an IP address other than the default IP address, you will

need to enter that number. For example, 10.101.0.22.

Figure 3–25 Radio Login Window

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4Click I Agree to accept the licence agreement if prompted.

5Click Wizard.

6Select or enter the following:

●Mode

►FM1100 – Mesh Point

►FM3100 – Mesh End

●IP Address – Use next class A address available (10.2.0.1 - 10.2.0.255)

●Netmask – 255.0.0.0

●Default Gateway

►FM1100 – Not shown or available

Figure 3–26 Radio Home Window, Mesh End

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►FM3100 – Leave blank

7Click Next.

8Select one of the following frequencies (see Figure 3–6 Channel Color Example

on page 30):

●Channel 1 = 5745 MHz (Yellow label)

●Channel 2 = 5180 MHz (Blue label)

●Channel 3 = 5505 MHz (Red label)

●Channel 4 = 5300 MHz (Green label)

9Click Next.

10 Verify the settings. Click Save&Reboot.

Figure 3–27 Fluidmesh MeshWizard Interface

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Setting up the Backhaul Equipment

11 FM1100 only:

●Click poe pass-through in the ADVANCED SETTINGS area of the left

pane. This option allows the LAN 2 port on the radio to deliver passive PoE

to a second FM1100 on the mast using one short Ethernet cable.

●Select Enable for the Status.

●Click Apply.

3.4.4 Restore your Network Settings

When have finished configuring all of your radios, restore your network settings as

described in this section.

To restore network settings:

→Windows computer

1Click the Windows Start icon.

2Select Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens.

3Select Network and Internet.

4Select Network and Sharing Center.

5In the left pane, select Change adapter settings.

6Right-click Local Area Connection and select Properties. The Properties

window opens.

7Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IP v4) and click Properties.

8Select Obtain IP address automatically.

9Click OK.

10 Click Close.

3.4.5 Using the Fluidmesh Interface to Scan

TBD

3.4.6 Using the Fluidmesh Interface to Ping

TBD

3.5 Setting up the Backhaul Equipment

Use the following procedure to erect and secure the mast

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Setting up the Backhaul Equipment

To install the backhaul components and erect the mast:

1Prerequisites:

●Gather the components

●Screwdriver

●Hammer

2Refer to the deployment instructions to determine the location and compass

heading to the next back haul site closer to central.

3Use the compass to determine and mark that direction.

4Use the following considerations while positioning the base:

●Locate the base such that the three guy lines and the mast clear

obstructions during erection and while in operation.

●If the ground is sloped, position the base such that when the base is flush

to the ground, the bracket orientation allows the mast to remain

perpendicular to the ground as shown in the following figure:

●If the wind is blowing, the mast is more stable when the brackets are

perpendicular to the wind as shown in the following figure:

NOTE

There are many possible mast options; the following instructions are a

general guideline.

Figure 3–28 Mast on a Slope

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Setting up the Backhaul Equipment

5Collect all of the mast components.

6Secure the base with at least 2 nails or if using a weighted mast, with cement

blocks.

7Insert the mast into the base collar, extend and secure each section of the

mast.

8Attach the guy lines to the collar on the mast, or make loops in the lines and

slip them over the mast.

9Align one guy line so that it extends in the opposite direction from the mast

while the mast is still on the ground.

10 Align the other two guy lines at 120 degrees (1/3 of a circle) from the first guy

line.

11 Hammer guy line stakes into ground and secure guy lines at the indicated

marks.

12 Attach the radio or radios at the top of the mast.

13 Uncoil an Ethernet cable, attach one end to a radio unit and the other end to

the LIU. Form a service loop (extra cable) by looping the Ethernet cable over

the top of the radio unit. If you are installing two radios on the mast, refer to

“Installing Two Radios on the Mast” on page 53 for cabling and configuration

instructions.

14 Ensure that all directional antennas, when raised, are pointed correctly. The

radio unit should be facing toward the recording truck.

15 While holding the free guy line, lift / walk the mast to a vertical position and

secure the line into the cleat.

16 Adjust all lines to bring the mast to a vertical position.

17 Ensure that each line is firmly seated in each cleat, loosely wrap lines around

mast and secure at the large cleat on the base.

Figure 3–29 Base and Wind Orientation

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18 Check to make sure that the antennas are aimed properly.

Figure 3–30 Securing Lines to Large Cleat

Figure 3–31 Backhaul Antenna Erected

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3.6 Installing Two Radios on the Mast

When you are installing a remote backhaul, there can be two radios on the mast

as shown in the following figure:

To install two radios on the mast:

1Prerequisites:

●TBD

●The radios are configured to allow the PoE option (see step 11 on page 49).

●The radios are BOTH configured as mesh POINTS (see step 6 on page 47).

Figure 3–32 Two-Radio Installation

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2Attach two radios to the mast. Refer to the deployment instructions for the

location at which to aim the radio. One should point towards the recording

truck (uplink), and the other should point towards the next remote backhaul

location (downlink).

3Connect the two radios with a short Ethernet cable: Radio1/LAN 2 to Radio 2/

LAN 1.

4Connect Radio 1/LAN 1 to the LIU.

3.7 Removing the Backhaul Equipment

TBD

3.8 Use Cases or Example Deployments

This section shows a few example deployments.

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Figure 3–33 Single Backhaul

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Figure 3–34 Dual Backhaul, Two Root Nodes

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Figure 3–35 Single Backhaul, Star Configuration

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