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RT System 2

Deployment Guide

April 15, 2014

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R01.i

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Table of Contents

1.1. Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

1.1 About this Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

1.2 Who Should Use this Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

1.3 Related Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

1.4 Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

2.4.2 Assembling the Ground Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

2.4.3 Placing the WRU in the Field. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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

2.5 WRU Anchor Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

3.3. Backhaul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

3.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

3.2 Backhaul Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

3.2.1 LIU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

3.2.2 LIU Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

3.2.3 LIU and WRU Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

3.2.4 Line Radios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

3.2.5 Recorder Radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

3.2.6 Radio Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

3.2.7 Surge Protector Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

3.2.8 Cable Assemblies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

3.2.9 Mast and Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

3.2.9.1 Telescoping Mast. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

3.2.9.2 Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

3.3 Setting up the Backhaul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

4.4. Point-to-Point Backhaul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

4.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

4.2 Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

4.3 Create Plan and Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

4.4 Install and Troubleshoot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

4.5 Final Communication Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

4.6 Rolling the Backhaul. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

4.7 Replacing a Radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

4.8 Upload New Firmware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

4.9 Unzipping the Configuration Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

4.10 Connecting to the Recording Truck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

5.5. Point-to-Multipoint Backhaul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

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5.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

5.2 Preparation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

5.3 Create Plan and Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

5.4 Install and Troubleshoot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115

5.4.1 Using one Recorder Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117

5.4.2 Using a Redundant Recorder Radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118

5.4.3 Using a Custom Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

5.5 Final Communication Test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

5.6 Replacing a Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127

5.7 Upload New Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128

5.8 Unzipping the Configuration Files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128

5.9 Connecting to the Recording Truck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129

6.6. Demobilization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135

6.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135

6.2 Removing the WRU from the Field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135

6.3 Disassemble the WRU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136

7.7. Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138

7.1 Lithium Ion Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138

7.1.1 Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138

7.1.2 Handling and Safety Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139

7.1.3 Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140

7.1.4 Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141

7.2 Charging Lithium Ion Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141

7.2.1 Charging Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141

7.2.2 Battery Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142

A.A. Legal Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144

A.1 FCC Rules and Regulations Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144

A.2 Industry Canada Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146

A.3 CE Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146

A.4 Australian Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146

B.B. WRU and LIU Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147

B.1 WRU Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147

B.2 LIU Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148

C.C. Radio Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149

C.1 Antenna Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149

C.1.1 Bullet Line Station Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149

C.1.2 Rocket Recorder Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152

C.1.3 NanoStation Recorder/Line Station Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155

C.2 Radio Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156

C.2.1 Bullet Line Station Radios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157

C.2.2 Rocket Recorder Radios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159

C.2.3 NanoStation Recorder/Line Station Radios. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160

D.D. LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163

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D.1 WRU Undeployed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

D.2 WRU Deploying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

D.3 WRU Deployed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172

D.4 LIU Power-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175

D.5 LIU Normal Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176

D.6 Firmware Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180

E.E. Weighted Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182

E.1 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182

E.2 Hardware Supplied. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183

E.3 Assembly Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183

F.F. Using a Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184

G.G. Rope Knot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188

H.H. Country Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189

I.I. Français . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194

I.1 Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194

I.1.1 Batteries au lithium-ion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194

I.1.1.1 Spécifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194

I.1.1.2 Directives en matière de manipulation et de sécurité . . . . . . . . . . 195

I.1.1.3 Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196

I.1.1.4 Entreposage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198

I.1.2 Chargement des batteries au lithium-ion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198

I.1.2.1 Précautions de chargement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198

I.1.2.2 Chargeur de batterie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199

I.2 l'information juridique . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200

I.2.1 Conformité avec les règles et règlements de la FCC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200

I.2.2 Industrie Canada Conformité . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201

I.2.3 Acquiescement de CE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203

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List of Figures

Figure 2–1 WRU .......................................................................................................... 12

Figure 2–2 WRU with Geophone..................................................................................... 13

Figure 2–3 LIU ............................................................................................................ 14

Figure 2–4 Assembling WRUs........................................................................................ 15

Figure 2–5 Battery Latch .............................................................................................. 17

Figure 2–6 Installing the Battery.................................................................................... 17

Figure 2–7 Installing the Geophone................................................................................ 18

Figure 2–8 Antenna Extender (65-0091)......................................................................... 18

Figure 2–9 Antenna with Spring Relief............................................................................ 19

Figure 2–10 Power on the Unit........................................................................................ 20

Figure 2–11 Place the Unit.............................................................................................. 21

Figure 2–12 Geophone Self-Test Failure ........................................................................... 22

Figure 2–13 Attaching the Anchor Plate to the WRU ........................................................... 23

Figure 2–14 Anchor Plate and WRU Alignment................................................................... 23

Figure 2–15 Anchor Plate at WRU Geophone End ............................................................... 24

Figure 2–16 Anchor Plate Bracket.................................................................................... 24

Figure 2–17 Anchor Bracket Screws................................................................................. 24

Figure 2–18 Anchor Plate Attached to WRU....................................................................... 25

Figure 2–19 WRU Anchored with Anchor Plate ................................................................... 25

Figure 3–1 Point-to-Point Single Backhaul Data Direction .................................................. 28

Figure 3–2 Point-to-Point Dual Backhaul Data Direction .................................................... 29

Figure 3–3 Point-to-Multipoint Backhaul Data Direction..................................................... 30

Figure 3–4 Line Station Backhaul Components................................................................. 35

Figure 3–5 Recorder Backhaul Components..................................................................... 36

Figure 3–6 Recorder/Line NanoStation Backhaul Components............................................ 37

Figure 3–7 Line Interface Unit (LIU) ............................................................................... 38

Figure 3–8 Line Radio and Antennas, Bullet..................................................................... 40

Figure 3–9 Line Radio, NanoStation................................................................................ 41

Figure 3–10 Bullet Radio Case (70-0138).......................................................................... 41

Figure 3–11 NanoStation Radio Case (70-0176) ................................................................ 42

Figure 3–12 Recorder Radio............................................................................................ 43

Figure 3–13 Surge Protector Connections ......................................................................... 44

Figure 3–14 Cable, LIU to Battery (60-0034) .................................................................... 45

Figure 3–15 Cable, LIU to NanoStation Radio (60-0036)..................................................... 46

Figure 3–16 Cable, LIU-to-PC (60-0039) .......................................................................... 47

Figure 3–17 Cable, Ethernet, 3 ft Shielded (65-0104)......................................................... 47

Figure 3–18 Cable, Armored Ethernet, 10 ft (60-0053)....................................................... 47

Figure 3–19 Cable, RF Extender, 10 ft (65-0103)............................................................... 48

Figure 3–20 Media Converter (60-0017)........................................................................... 48

Figure 3–21 Cable, Backhaul Jumper (60-0033) ................................................................ 48

Figure 3–22 Cable, Fiber Optic, Armored, 250 m (60-0026) ................................................ 49

Figure 3–23 Mast (55-0050) ........................................................................................... 49

Figure 3–24 Base (55-0050)........................................................................................... 50

Figure 4–1 Channel – 80 MHz Wide Frequency Band......................................................... 65

Figure 4–2 Line Station Backhaul................................................................................... 66

Figure 4–3 Radio-to-Radio Communication...................................................................... 68

Figure 4–4 Radio-to-Fiber Communication....................................................................... 69

Figure 4–5 Preparation Troubleshooting Flow................................................................... 70

Figure 4–6 Invalid Country Code Error Message............................................................... 71

Figure 4–7 Ubiquiti NanoStation Private Network Connection............................................. 72

Figure 4–8 Ubiquiti Discovery Tool Icon .......................................................................... 73

Figure 4–9 Ubiquiti Discovery Window............................................................................ 74

Figure 4–10 Ubiquiti airOS Login Window.......................................................................... 74

Figure 4–11 Ubiquiti airOS Window, System Tab................................................................ 75

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Figure 4–12 Ubiquiti, Upload Configuration File ................................................................. 75

Figure 4–13 Ubiquiti, Apply Configuration Changes ............................................................ 76

Figure 4–14 Create Plan and Map Troubleshooting Flow...................................................... 76

Figure 4–15 Maintain Line-of-Sight.................................................................................. 77

Figure 4–16 Install and Troubleshoot the Radios Flow ........................................................ 78

Figure 4–17 Final Communication Test Flow...................................................................... 81

Figure 4–18 Ubiquiti airOS Tools ..................................................................................... 82

Figure 4–19 Speed Test Window ..................................................................................... 83

Figure 4–20 NanoStation Main Tab .................................................................................. 84

Figure 4–21 NanoStation Radio Shielding and Surge Suppressor.......................................... 85

Figure 4–22 Rolling the Poles Example for 18 Total Poles.................................................... 87

Figure 4–23 Rolling Scheme, 18 Total Poles Example ......................................................... 88

Figure 4–24 Rolling Scheme, 18 Pole Backhaul, 10 Poles in Use........................................... 89

Figure 4–25 Radio Configuration, Updating Firmware ......................................................... 91

Figure 4–26 Connecting the Recording Truck with Fiber...................................................... 92

Figure 4–27 Connecting the Recording Truck with a Pendant Radio Link................................ 93

Figure 4–28 Optimal Angle, Radio Link to Recording Truck.................................................. 94

Figure 4–29 Connecting the Pendant Radio Link ................................................................ 95

Figure 4–30 Wireless Tab............................................................................................... 97

Figure 5–1 Channel, 80 MHz Wide Frequency Band .......................................................... 98

Figure 5–2 Line Station Mast (Bullet Radio)..................................................................... 99

Figure 5–3 Recording Truck or Line Station Mast (NanoStation Radio) ...............................100

Figure 5–4 Recording Truck Mast with LIU (Rocket Radio)................................................101

Figure 5–5 Recording Truck Mast without LIU (Rocket Radio) ...........................................102

Figure 5–6 Preparation Troubleshooting Flow .................................................................104

Figure 5–7 Invalid Country Code Error Message..............................................................105

Figure 5–8 Ubiquiti Rocket/Bullet Private Network Connection ..........................................107

Figure 5–9 Ubiquiti Discovery Tool Icon.........................................................................108

Figure 5–10 Ubiquiti Discovery Window...........................................................................109

Figure 5–11 Ubiquiti Login Window.................................................................................109

Figure 5–12 Ubiquiti Rocket/Bullet Window, System Tab....................................................110

Figure 5–13 Upload Configuration File.............................................................................110

Figure 5–14 System Tab, Apply Changes.........................................................................111

Figure 5–15 Create Plan and Map Troubleshooting Flow.....................................................111

Figure 5–16 Maintain Line-of-Sight.................................................................................112

Figure 5–17 Install and Troubleshoot the Radios Flow .......................................................116

Figure 5–18 Final Communication Test Flow.....................................................................120

Figure 5–19 Tools, Speed Test.......................................................................................121

Figure 5–20 Speed Test Window ....................................................................................122

Figure 5–21 Bullet Radio Status Tab ...............................................................................124

Figure 5–22 NanoStation Main Tab .................................................................................125

Figure 5–23 Radio/Antenna Shielding..............................................................................126

Figure 5–24 NanoStation Radio Shielding and Surge Suppressor.........................................127

Figure 5–25 Radio Configuration, Updating Firmware ........................................................128

Figure 5–26 Connecting the Recording Truck with Fiber.....................................................130

Figure 5–27 Connecting the Recording Truck with a Pendant Radio Link...............................131

Figure 5–28 Connecting the Pendant Radio Link ...............................................................132

Figure 5–29 Wireless Tab..............................................................................................134

Figure 6–1 Power Off the Unit ......................................................................................135

Figure 6–2 Undeployed Unit.........................................................................................136

Figure 6–3 Removing the Battery .................................................................................137

Figure 7–1 Example Battery Shipping Label....................................................................140

Figure 7–2 Battery Charger..........................................................................................142

Figure 7–3 Serial Number Label and LED Indicator..........................................................143

Figure A–1 CE Mark ....................................................................................................146

Figure C–1 19 dBi Antenna (65-0177) ...........................................................................149

Figure C–2 6 dBi Antenna (65-0179).............................................................................150

Figure C–3 13 dBi Antenna (65-0178) ...........................................................................153

Figure D–1 WRU Down-Tilt Action .................................................................................163

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List of Figures

Figure D–2 WRU Up-Tilt Action .................................................................................... 163

Figure E–1 Weighted Mast .......................................................................................... 182

Figure E–2 Tripod Assembly, Front View ....................................................................... 183

Figure F–1 Sighting Compass (70-0067)....................................................................... 184

Figure F–2 Declination Indication on Map...................................................................... 185

Figure F–3 Compass and Map...................................................................................... 186

Figure F–4 Compass Adjusted for Declination ................................................................ 187

Figure F–5 Compass Adjusted for Declination ................................................................ 187

Figure G–1 Tying the Taut-line Hitch Knot ..................................................................... 188

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List of Tables

Table 3–1 Backhaul Communication Concepts ................................................................ 26

Table 3–2 Backhaul Components, LIU, Mast, and Fiber.................................................... 31

Table 3–3 Backhaul Components, Radios....................................................................... 32

Table 3–4 Antenna Specifications, WRU/LIU................................................................... 39

Table 3–5 Antenna Specifications, Radios ...................................................................... 44

Table 3–6 Cable Pinout, LIU to Battery (60-0034)........................................................... 45

Table 3–7 Cable Pinout, to NanoStation Radio(60-0036).................................................. 46

Table 3–8 Cable Pinout, LIU-to-PC (60-0039)................................................................. 47

Table 3–9 Cable Pinout, Backhaul Jumper (60-0033)....................................................... 48

Table 3–10 How to Set Up the Backhaul.......................................................................... 50

Table 4–1 Label Nomenclature ..................................................................................... 67

Table 4–2 Ethernet Cable Connections Comparison......................................................... 80

Table 4–3 Pendant Radio Link Elements......................................................................... 96

Table 5–1 Supported Backhaul Radios..........................................................................105

Table 5–2 Example File Names....................................................................................106

Table 5–3 Creating a Google Earth Elevation Profile .......................................................113

Table 5–4 Ethernet Cable Connections Comparison........................................................118

Table 5–5 Pendant Radio Link Elements........................................................................133

Table 7–1 Lithium Ion Battery Specifications.................................................................138

Table A–1 Antenna Specifications ................................................................................145

Table B–1 WRU Specifications .....................................................................................147

Table B–2 LIU Specifications.......................................................................................148

Table C–1 Antenna Specifications, 6 dBi (65-0179)........................................................150

Table C–2 Antenna Specifications, 13 dBi (65-0177) ......................................................151

Table C–3 Antenna Wind Loading, 13 dBi (65-0177).......................................................152

Table C–4 Antenna Specifications, 13 dBi (65-0178) ......................................................153

Table C–5 NanoStation Integrated Antenna Specifications...............................................155

Table C–6 Bullet Line Station Radio Specifications (56-0019 US, 56-0024 Intl) ..................157

Table C–7 Bullet Line Station Radio Power Specifications (56-0019 US, 56-0024 Intl).........158

Table C–8 Rocket Recorder Radio Specifications (15-0052 US, 15-0054 Intl).....................159

Table C–9 Rocket Recorder Radio Power Specifications (15-0052 US, 15-0054 Intl)............160

Table C–10 NanoStation Radio Specifications (56-0035 US, 56-0032 Intl)...........................160

Table C–11 NanoStation Radio Power Specifications (56-0035 US, 56-0032 Intl) .................161

Table D–1 WRU LED Indications, Undeployed ................................................................164

Table D–2 WRU LED Indications, Undeployed Power-On Sequence....................................165

Table D–3 WRU LED Indications, Deploying Sequence.....................................................166

Table D–4 WRU LED Indications, Deploying Power-On Sequence......................................171

Table D–5 WRU LED Indications, Deployed WRU, No Geophone Tilt ..................................172

Table D–6 WRU LED Indications, Deployed WRU, Geophone Down Tilt ..............................173

Table D–7 WRU LED Indications, Deployed WRU, Geophone Up Tilt ..................................174

Table D–8 LIU LED Indications, Power-On Sequence.......................................................175

Table D–9 LIU LED Status Indications, Normal Mode ......................................................177

Table D–10 LIU LED Error Indications, Normal Mode ........................................................179

Table D–11 WRU and LIU LED Status Indications, Firmware Upgrade..................................180

Table H–1 ISO 3166 Country Codes .............................................................................189

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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:

iCrew (Layout/Troubleshooters)

iTechnician (LIU)

iBosses (Line Crew)

1.3 Related Documents

RT System 2-related documents are as follows:

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

documents with a brief description of each.

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

acronyms. Includes some general seismic and geologic terms and acronyms.

iRT System 2 Installation Guide (90-0028) – Provides instructions for setting up

the recording truck hardware, and installing and updating software and firmware.

iRT System 2 Troubleshooting Guide (90-0039) – Provides instructions on how to

solve common problems.

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, v2.3).

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

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:

iSurvey

iBackhaul plan

2.2 Getting Ready

Collect all of the following:

RT System 2 ground equipment (05-0007):

iWRUs (01-0001, 10-0017, 10-0023, 10-0027)

iLIUs (10-0016) (see also “Backhaul Components” on page 31)

iAntennas 5.5 dBi maximum (65-0204/65-0264)

iGeophones

iWRU Batteries (0400-001-01)

iWRU Dummy Batteries (55-0009)

iWRU Anchor Plates (10-0028)

iAntenna Extenders

Ɣ30 in (762 mm) antenna extender (65-00941) (standard)

Ɣ10 ft (3 m) M-to-F coax cable (65-0103)

Ɣ25 ft (7.6 m) M-to-F coax cable (65-0110)

iBackhaul Components (see “Backhaul Components” on page 31)

iTools

iManuals

iConsumables

iSpares (15-0003)

ƔMast Parts

ƔBase Parts

ƔGuy Lines

ƔAntennas

ƔAntenna Extenders

ƔBatteries

NOTE Please refer to “Antenna Specifications” on page 145 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

ƔCables

ƔConnectors

2.3 Preparing the Equipment

Ensure that the Central Recording System has the latest available software installed. Ensure

that the ground equipment has the latest available firmware installed. See the following for

more information:

iSee the RT System 2 Release Notes for version numbers.

iSee 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

Lay out the ground equipment while the central recording system hardware and software is

being prepared to save time.

The WRU is shown in the following figure:

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.

Figure 2–1 WRU

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2. Layout

Laying Out the Equipment

A WRU with a geophone attached is shown in the following figure

Figure 2–2 WRU with Geophone

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2. Layout

Laying Out the Equipment

The LIU is shown in the following figure:

2.4.1 Prerequisites

Attach the batteries, antennas, anchor plates, and geophones to the ground equipment prior

to going into the field, or as each unit is placed. 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 LIU

NOTE Do not deploy (tip to power on) the WRUs until they are at the actual location

where they will be placed.

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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 145) attached to the WRU with an integrated type N male (threaded

or HPQN) connector.

iThe RT System 2 antennas shall be installed and handled by professionals specifically

designated for this purpose.

iChanges or modifications not expressly approved by Wireless Seismic, Inc. can void the

users’s authority to operate the equipment.

Figure 2–4 Assembling WRUs

CAUTION

In order to comply with 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.

PRUDENCE

Afin de se conformer aux normes de la 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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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:

ƔWRU

ƔAntenna

ƔAntenna Extender

ƔGeophone

ƔBatteries

ƔAnchor plates

2Gather any special tools and equipment:

ƔOptional: Nylon grip pliers

ƔOptional: Loctite® 222

ƔSafety gear such as vests, hard hat, and gloves.

3Attach one or more batteries to the WRU.

ƔPress the battery into the connector.

ƔFlip the bail over the molded area on the end of the battery.

ƔPress the lever until the catch snaps to lock it in place.

VORSICHT

Um den Radiofrequenz-Strahlen-belastungsrichtlinien zu entsprechen,

müssen die RT-System 2 Einheiten so eingebaut werden, dass ein

Mindestabstand von 20 cm zwischen der/n Antenne/n und dem/n

Körper/n aller Personen zu jeglicher Zeit während der üblichen

Betriebszeiten gewährleistet ist.

PRZESTROGA

Aby zachowaü zgodnoĞü z wymogami dotyczącymi ekspozycji na

promieniowanie o czĊstotliwoĞci radiowej (RF), urządzenia RT System 2

naleĪy instalowaü tak, aby podczas normalnej obsáugi pomiĊdzy ciaáem

wszystkich osób a antenami przez caáy czas byáo co najmniej 20 cm

odstĊpu.

CAUTION

The metal ground equipment can become hot while exposed to the sun.

Wear gloves to handle hot equipment.

PRUDENCE

Les équipements terrestres en métal peuvent devenir chauds lorsqu’ils

sont exposés au soleil. Portez des gants lorsque vous manipulez un

équipement chaud.

VORSICHT

Die Metallbodenausrüstung kann heiß werden, wenn sie der

Sonneneinstrahlung ausgesetzt wird. Tragen Sie Handschuhe, wenn Sie

mit erhitzter Ausrüstung umgehen.

PRZESTROGA

Metalowe elementy urządzeĔ w terenie mogą nagrzaü siĊ w przypadku

wystawienia na sáoĔce. Nagrzane urządzenia naleĪy obsáugiwaü

w rĊkawicach.

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2. Layout

Laying Out the Equipment

4Optional: Attach the anchor plate. See “WRU Anchor Plate” on page 22 for instructions.

5Attach the geophone to the WRU.

Figure 2–5 Battery Latch

Figure 2–6 Installing the Battery

TIP To record three components of seismic data with the multiple-channel WRU,

connect three separate arrays of one-component geophones to the same WRU,

or connect a multiple-component geophone to the WRU

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2. Layout

Laying Out the Equipment

6Attach the antenna with extender 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

NOTE 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 Extender (65-0091)

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2. Layout

Laying Out the Equipment

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:

ƔThe WRU is assembled with battery, geophone, and antenna

ƔOptional: The anchor plate is attached to the WRU

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:

Figure 2–9 Antenna with Spring Relief

NOTE Do not deploy (tip to power on) the WRUs until they are at the actual location

where they will be placed.

NOTE When 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 163 for more information on skipping the test and the

relevant LED status indicators.

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2. Layout

Laying Out the Equipment

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

Figure 2–10 Power on the Unit

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2. Layout

Laying Out the Equipment

4The unit first turns on its GPS and acquires a new position. Then it 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.

5Press or stomp the geophone into the ground. If you stomp the geophone while the

geophone test is running, the test will fail and the WRU will not deploy.

Verify that the WRU does not show a GEO self-test failure (see the following figure) after

placing the geophone. If the WRU does show a self-test failure, pick up the WRU, point

the geophone connector end towards the ground until all of the LEDs illuminate, and then

place the unit flat on the ground to re-run the self-test.

Figure 2–11 Place the Unit

NOTE The WRU will attempt to get a 3-meter GPS lock for up to 15 minutes. During

this time, the GPS LED flashes. The WRU will not form until the GPS lock is

achieved. If the GPS lock cannot be achieved, form by serial number.

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2. Layout

WRU Anchor Plate

6Optional: If the WRU has an anchor plate attached, attach the WRU and anchor plate to

the ground with three large nails or stakes; two at the geophone end and one at the end

opposite of the geophone.

2.4.4 Placing the LIU in the Field

The LIU is part of the backhaul configuration. See “3. Backhaul” on page 26 for more

information.

2.5 WRU Anchor Plate

This WRU Anchor Plate (10-0028) is designed to reduce downtime due to tipped units and to

reduce losing units as a result of theft. The shape maintains the WRU stacking ability while

providing three solid anchor points. Constructed of light-weight and durable thermoplastic

polyurethane, it attaches to the bottom of the WRU with minimal effort while maintaining the

integrity of the WRU seal.

The anchor plate is compatible with the temperature range of the WRU which is -40°C to

+75°C (-40°F to +167°F).

Figure 2–12 Geophone Self-Test

Failure

NOTE See “D. LED Indicators” on page 163 for an explanation of the LED status and

error conditions.

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

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. Layout

WRU Anchor Plate

To use the anchor plate:

1Attach the anchor plate to the WRU as shown in the following figures:

aPlace the anchor plate on the geophone end of the WRU. The wide end of the anchor

plate slides on to the to the geophone end of the WRU.

bVerify that the anchor plate is placed snugly against the WRU as shown in the

following figure:

Figure 2–13 Attaching the Anchor Plate to the WRU

Figure 2–14 Anchor Plate and WRU Alignment

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2. Layout

WRU Anchor Plate

cHold the bracket at the edge of the WRU base as shown in the following figure:

dSecure the bracket to the anchor plate with two screws.

Figure 2–15 Anchor Plate at WRU Geophone End

Figure 2–16 Anchor Plate Bracket

Figure 2–17 Anchor Bracket Screws

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2. Layout

WRU Anchor Plate

2Attach the WRU and anchor plate to the ground with three large nails or stakes; two at

the geophone end and one at the end opposite of the geophone.

Figure 2–18 Anchor Plate Attached to WRU

Figure 2–19 WRU Anchored with Anchor Plate

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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. The following

table defines concepts associated with backhaul communications:

Table 3–1 Backhaul Communication Concepts

Term Definition Reference

Point-to-Point 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.

This is how the RT System 2 WRUs send

information to the LIU and how LIUs

communicate with each other in a point-to-

point configuration.

Also called Bucket Brigade or String-of-

Pearls.

•“Point-to-Point Single

Backhaul Data Direction” on

page 28

•“Point-to-Point Dual Backhaul

Data Direction” on page 29

•“4. Point-to-Point Backhaul”

on page 65

Point-to-Multipoint A method where each line station LIU

communicates directly with the recorder LIU.

The backhaul is composed of a number of

line station mast/radio/LIUs pointing to a

recording truck mast/radio/LIU. The following

list describes the most common

configurations:

•Point-to-Multipoint – A single

recording truck radio and multiple line

station radios

•Point-to-Multipoint (redundant) – A

single active recording truck radio, a

backup (redundant) recording truck

radio, and multiple line station radios

•Point-to-Multipoint (custom) – A

combination of recording truck radios

and line station radios

Also called Star Configuration.

•“Point-to-Multipoint Backhaul

Data Direction” on page 30

•“5. Point-to-Multipoint

Backhaul” on page 98

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3. Backhaul

Overview

In the RT System 2 system, the LIU communicates with the Central Software System (CSS)

computer in the central recording truck along a backhaul on the

5.8 GHz Industrial, Scientific, and Medical (ISM) radio band. Some smaller systems may not

require a backhaul.

Power over Ethernet

(PoE) 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

(LIU) 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 backhaul radios.

•“Ubiquiti Rocket/Bullet Private

Network Connection” on page

107

•“Ubiquiti NanoStation Private

Network Connection” on page

Table 3–1 Backhaul Communication Concepts

Term Definition Reference

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3. Backhaul

Overview

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

point-to-point line:

Figure 3–1 Point-to-Point Single Backhaul Data Direction

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3. Backhaul

Overview

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

point-to-point line:

Figure 3–2 Point-to-Point Dual Backhaul Data Direction

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3. Backhaul

Overview

The following figure illustrates the components and data flow for a point-to-multipoint, star

configuration:

Figure 3–3 Point-to-Multipoint Backhaul Data Direction

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3. Backhaul

Backhaul Components

3.2 Backhaul Components

The backhaul components are either line station (remote) backhaul components or recorder

(central) backhaul components. Line station components are the components that are not

physically located next to the recording truck. Recorder components are physically located at

the recording truck.

The following tables and figures illustrate the backhaul components.

Table 3–2 Backhaul Components, LIU, Mast, and Fiber

#EA Item Line Recorder Reference

L-1 1LIU Kit (15-0041) Y Y —

L-2 1 • LIU (10-0016) Y Y “LIU” on page 38

L-3 1 • Cable, LIU to Battery, yellow (60-

0034) YY“Cable Assemblies” on page

L-4 — • An antenna is required to

communicate with the WRUs. YY“LIU and WRU Antennas” on

page 39

L-5 — • A 12 V DC Battery is required, but

not included. YY“LIU and WRU Antennas” on

page 39

M-1 1Mast Kit (15-0046) Y Y —

M-2 1 • Mast (15-0051) Y Y “Mast and Base” on page 49

M-3 1 – 20 ft Telescoping Mast (70-

0130) YY—

M-4 1 – Mast Guy Ring (70-0133) YY—

M-5 1 – Bracket, Omni Antenna

(70-0136) YY—

B-1 1• Base (55-0050) Y Y “Mast and Base” on page 49

B-2 2 – Knob, 10-32 x 1/2 inch

Threaded Stud (70-0137) YY—

BK-1 1• Backpack Kit (15-0014) Y Y “Setting up the Backhaul” on

page 50

BK-2 1 – Backpack, Red/Grey (70-

0059) YY—

BK-3 4 – Antenna Mast Guy Line, 4

mm, 15.25 m, Orange (70-

0057)

YY—

BK-4 4 – Tent Stake, Steel, 12 in

(70-0061) (hard ground

stakes)

YY—

BK-5 4 – Tent Stake, Plastic, 16 in,

Orange (70-0060) (soft

ground stakes)

YY—

BK-6 5 – Nail, 12 in (70-0062) YY—

BK-7 4 – Guy Line Holder (70-0063) YY—

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3. Backhaul

Backhaul Components

BK-8 1 – Hammer, 2.5 lb (70-0064) YY—

BK-9 1 – Pry Bar, 15 in (70-0065) YY—

BK-10 2 – Flagging Roll, Orange (70-

0066) YY—

BK-11 1 – Compass Sighting (70-

0067) YY“F. Using a Compass” on

page 184

BK-12 5 – Hose Clamp, 2 in (70-

0142) YY—

BK-13 2 – Hose Clamp, 0.5 in (70-

0084) YY—

BK-14 15

ft – Wire, 18AWG Green (65-

0077) YY—

F-1 1• Fiber Backhaul Kit, 250 m (15-

0037)

– OR –

• Fiber Backhaul Kit, 500 m (15-

0038)

Y Y —

F-2 1 – Media Converter (60-0017) YY“Cable Assemblies” on page

F-3 1 – Cable, Backhaul Jumper

(60-0033) YY“Cable Assemblies” on page

F-4 1 – Cable, Fiber Optic,

Armored, 250 m (60-0026)

– OR –

– Cable, Fiber Optic,

Armored, 500 m (60-0023)

YY“Cable Assemblies” on page

Table 3–2 Backhaul Components, LIU, Mast, and Fiber (cont.)

#EA Item Line Recorder Reference

Table 3–3 Backhaul Components, Radios

#EA Item Line Recorder Reference

LB-1 1

Ubiquiti Bullet Radio

Line Radio Kit (US) (15-0044)

– OR –

Line Radio Kit (Intl) (15-0053)

Y — —

LB-2 2 • 5 GHz Radio (US) (56-0019 US)

– OR –

• 5 GHz Radio (Intl) (56-0024)

Y—“Bullet Line Station Radios”

on page 157

LB-3 1 • 5.8 GHz 6 dBi Omni Antenna (65-

0179) Y—“Bullet Line Station Antenna”

on page 149

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3. Backhaul

Backhaul Components

LB-4 1 • 5.8 GHz 19 dBi Panel Antenna, W

Polarization (56-0020) Y—“Bullet Line Station Antenna”

on page 149

LB-5 1 • 5.8 GHz 19 dBi Panel Antenna, G

Polarization (56-0021) Y—“Bullet Line Station Antenna”

on page 149

LB-6 1 • Bracket, Line Radio (55-0047) Y — —

LB-7 2 • Cable, Armored Ethernet, 10 ft,

White (60-0053) Y—“Cable Assemblies” on page

LB-8 1 • Cable, Armored Ethernet, 15 ft,

Green (60-0055) Y—“Cable Assemblies” on page

LB-9 2 • Cable, Shielded Ethernet, 15 ft,

Black (60-0054) Y—“Cable Assemblies” on page

LB-10 1 • Carrying Case (70-0138) Y — —

LB-11 1 • Hose Clamp, 4 in (70-0140) Y — —

LB-12 1 • Hose Clamp, 2 in (70-0142) Y — —

LB-13 1 • Nut Driver, 5/16 in (70-0147) Y — —

LB-14 2 • Elbow connector (comes with 15-

0044 and 15-0053) Y——

RR-1 1

Ubiquiti Rocket Radio

Recorder Radio Kit (US) (15-0045)

– OR –

Recorder Radio Kit (Intl) (15-0055)

— Y —

RR-2 1

• Recorder Radio and Antenna (US)

(15-0052)

– OR –

• Recorder Radio and Antenna (Intl)

(15-0054)

—Y—

RR-3 1

– 5 GHz Radio (US) (75-

0031 US)

– OR –

– 5 GHz Radio (Intl) (75-

0038)

—Y“Rocket Recorder Radios” on

page 159

RR-4 1 – 5 GHz 13 dBI Dual Polarity

Omni Antenna (65-0178) —Y“Rocket Recorder Antenna”

on page 152

RR-5 1 – Shield, Recorder Radio

Omni (70-0129) —Y“Cable Assemblies” on page

RR-6 1 –Bracket GPS Antenna

Holder (70-0148) —Y—

RR-7 – GPS Antenna (comes with

15-0045 and 15-0055) —Y—

Table 3–3 Backhaul Components, Radios (cont.)

#EA Item Line Recorder Reference

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RR-8 1 – Cable, Shielded Ethernet, 3

ft, Black (65-0104) —Y“Cable Assemblies” on page

—1 – PoE Injector (75-0023) ——•“Ubiquiti Rocket/Bullet

Private Network

Connection” on page 107

•“Ubiquiti NanoStation

Private Network

Connection” on page 72

RR-9 1 • Surge Protector (75-0021) — Y “Surge Protector Box” on

page 44

RR-10 1 • Cable, Shielded Ethernet, 120 ft,

Black (60-0038) —Y“Cable Assemblies” on page

RR-11 60

ft • Wire, 18AWG Green (65-0077) — Y —

RR-12 1 • Case, Recorder Radio Kit (70-

0139) —Y—

RR-13 1 • Nut Driver, 5/16 in (70-0147) — Y —

RN-1 2

Ubiquiti NanoStation Radio Kit

• Recorder Radio Kit (US) (15-0068)

– OR –

• Recorder Radio Kit (Intl) (15-0067)

— Y —

RN-2 2 – 5 GHz Radio Assembly

(US) (56-0035 US)

– OR –

– 5 GHz Radio Assembly

(Intl) (56-0032)

—Y—

RN-3 2 – Cable, Shielded Ethernet,

120 ft, Black with Red

shrink tube (60-0036)

—Y—

RN-4 3 – Strain Relief, Wedge Clamp

.160/.330 DIA. (70-0171) —Y—

RN-5 1 – Case, NanoStation Line

Radio (70-0176) —Y—

RN-6 1 – Nut driver, 7/16 in, Brown

(70-0178) —Y—

RN-7 1 – Wrench, Double Open-end,

7/16 in - 1/2 in (70-0179) —Y—

Table 3–3 Backhaul Components, Radios (cont.)

#EA Item Line Recorder Reference

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Figure 3–4 Line Station Backhaul Components

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Figure 3–5 Recorder Backhaul Components

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Figure 3–6 Recorder/Line NanoStation Backhaul Components

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Backhaul Components

3.2.1 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 5.8 GHz band.

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:

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

backhaul.

Figure 3–7 Line Interface Unit (LIU)

NOTE See “D. LED Indicators” on page 163 for an explanation of the LED status and

error conditions.

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Backhaul Components

3.2.2 LIU Battery

Power is supplied to the LIU components by way of a 12 V DC battery. The external battery is

not supplied as part of the backhaul system.

See the Troubleshooting Guide, Best Practices chapter, LIU Batteries section for instructions

on how to hot-swap the LIU battery.

3.2.3 LIU and WRU Antennas

The following table lists the supported antennas for the LIUs and the WRUs (all models). The

remote and central backhauls use the same antennas:

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. If the Unit Thresholds ĺ

Command (or Data)RSSI parameter is set to any number greater than zero, power-

leveling is enabled.

3.2.4 Line Radios

There are two line radio options provided as follows:

iUbiquiti Bullet – Currently supported for point-to-point (string-of-pearls) backhauls:

Ɣ5 GHz Radio (US) (56-0019 US)

Ɣ5 GHz Radio (Intl) (56-0024)

iUbiquiti NanoStation M5 – Currently supported for point-to-multi-point (star)

backhauls:

Ɣ5 GHz Radio Assembly (US) (56-0035 US)

Ɣ5 GHz Radio Assembly (Intl) (56-0032)

The Ubiquiti Bullet line radio is normally used with a directional antenna; however an

omnidirectional antenna is also included. The antennas are attached at the top of the mast

and the radio is attached to the mast at eye level as shown in the following figure.

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.

Table 3–4 Antenna Specifications, WRU/LIU

Model Frequency

(MHz) Maximum Gain Vertical

Beam Width Weight Dimension

(Length x

Diameter)

WSI 65-0204/65-0264

(antenna-standard) 2400 5.5 dBi (50 ohm) 25° 0.4 lbs

0.2 kg 32 x 0.6 in

810.5 x 15 mm

WSI 65-0091

(extender-standard) 2400 0 dBi N/A 0.6 lbs

0.3 kg 30 x 0.7 in

762 x 18.5 mm

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Figure 3–8 Line Radio and Antennas, Bullet

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Backhaul Components

The Ubiquiti NanoStation M5 radio has an integrated (internal) antenna. The radio is attached

at the top of the mast with a surge protector as shown in the following figure:

The line radios and antennas can be stored in their protective case when not in use:

Figure 3–9 Line Radio, NanoStation

Figure 3–10 Bullet Radio Case (70-0138)

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Backhaul Components

See “C. Radio Specifications” on page 149 for FCC information and other technical

specifications.

3.2.5 Recorder Radio

There are two recorder radio options provided as follows:

iUbiquiti Rocket – Currently supported for point-to-point (string-of-pearls) backhauls:

ƔRecorder Radio and Antenna (US) (15-0052)

ƔRecorder Radio and Antenna (Intl) (15-0054)

iUbiquiti NanoStation M5 – Currently supported for point-to-multi-point (star)

backhauls

Ɣ5 GHz Radio Assembly (US) (56-0035 US)

Ɣ5 GHz Radio Assembly (Intl) (56-0032)

Figure 3–11 NanoStation Radio Case (70-0176)

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Backhaul Components

The Ubiquiti Rocket recorder radio is used with an omnidirectional antenna. It is attached to

the top of the mast and is shown in the following figure. The Rocket radio is completely

enclosed in a protective metal case when installed.

The Ubiquiti NanoStation M5 radio has an integrated (internal) antenna. The radio is attached

at the top of the mast with a surge protector as shown in “Line Radio, NanoStation” on page

41.

See “C. Radio Specifications” on page 149 for FCC information and other technical

specifications.

Figure 3–12 Recorder Radio

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Backhaul Components

3.2.6 Radio Antennas

The following table lists the supported antennas for the radios:

3.2.7 Surge Protector Box

The following figure illustrates the inside of the Surge Protector Use a surge protector on

each mast between the Rocket radio or the NanoStation radio and the LIU.

Table 3–5 Antenna Specifications, Radios

Model Frequency

(MHz) Gain Dimension (Length

x Diameter) See

WSI 65-0178

2x2 Dual Polarity

MIMO Omni

5450 - 5850 13 dBi 6.2x3.8x32.8 in

158x98x834 mm

“Rocket Recorder Antenna” on

page 152

WSI 65-0179

Omni 5275 - 5850 6 dBi 10.6 in

269 mm

“Bullet Line Station Antenna”

on page 149

WSI 65-0177

Antenna Panel 5150 - 5825 19 dBi 7.5 x 7.5 x 0.8 in

190 x 190 x 20 mm “Bullet Line Station Antenna”

on page 149

Figure 3–13 Surge Protector

Connections

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Backhaul Components

3.2.8 Cable Assemblies

The following cables are used in the backhaul:

iCable, LIU to Battery (60-0034)

iCable, LIU to NanoStation Radio (60-0036)

iCable, Ethernet, 120 ft Shielded, Black with Red shrink tube (60-0036)

iCable, LIU-to-PC (60-0039)

iCable, Ethernet, 3 ft Shielded (65-0104)

iCable, Armored Ethernet, 10 ft (60-0053)

iCable, Shielded Ethernet, 15 ft (60-0054)

iCable, Armored Ethernet, 15 ft (60-0055)

iCable, Shielded Ethernet, 120 ft (60-0038)

iCable, RF Extender, 10 ft (65-0103)

iCable, RF Extender, 25 ft (65-0110)

iFiber Backhaul Kit, 250 m (15-0037)

ƔMedia Converter (60-0017)

ƔCable, Backhaul Jumper (60-0033)

ƔCable, Fiber Optic, Armored, 250 m (60-0026)

iFiber Backhaul Kit, 500 m (15-0038)

ƔMedia Converter (60-0017)

ƔCable, Backhaul Jumper (60-0033)

ƔCable, Fiber Optic, Armored, 500 m (60-0023)

Figure 3–14 Cable, LIU to Battery (60-0034)

Table 3–6 Cable Pinout, LIU to Battery (60-0034)

5-Pin Connector 2-Terminal End Signal Name

ANC—

BWHT+V

CBLK5-V

DNC—

ENC—

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Figure 3–15 Cable, LIU to NanoStation Radio (60-0036)

CAUTION

The LIU to Radio cable is a powered Ethernet Cable. Do not plug it into

the Ethernet port on a Laptop computer when troubleshooting the

radios. Use a non-powered Ethernet cable to avoid damaging the

computer.

PRUDENCE

Le câble interface de ligne (LIU) à radio est un câble Ethernet alimenté.

Ne le branchez pas au port Ethernet d’un ordinateur portable lors du

dépannage des radios. Afin de ne pas endommager l’ordinateur, utilisez

un câble Ethernet non alimenté.

VORSICHT

Das LIU-Radiokabel ist ein mit Strom versorgtes Ethernetkabel. Stecken

Sie es nicht in den Ethernetanschluss in Ihrem Laptop, wenn Sie

Störungen Ihrer Radiosender beseitigen. Benutzen Sie ein nicht mit

Strom versorgtes Ethernetkabel, um eine Beschädigung Ihres

Computers zu vermeiden.

PRZESTROGA

Kabel LIU-radio to zasilany kabel Ethernet. Podczas rozwiązywania

problemów z dziaáaniem urządzeĔ radiowych nie naleĪy podáączaü go do

portu Ethernet w laptopie. Aby uniknąü uszkodzenia komputera, naleĪy

uĪyü niezasilanego kabla Ethernet.

Table 3–7 Cable Pinout, to NanoStation Radio(60-0036)

14-Pin Connector RJ-45 Connector Signal Name

B1TX+

A2TX-

C3RX+

H 4 POSITIVE

F 5 POSITIVE

D6RX-

E 7 RETURN

L 8 RETURN

P — SHIELD DRAIN

R* NC —

M* NC —

* Jumper R and M together.

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Figure 3–16 Cable, LIU-to-PC (60-0039)

Table 3–8 Cable Pinout, LIU-to-PC (60-0039)

14-Pin Connector RJ-45 Connector Signal Name

B1TX +

A2TX -

C3RX +

NC 4 POSITIVE

NC 5 POSITIVE

D6RX -

NC 7 RETURN

NC 8 RETURN

P — SHIELD DRAIN

Figure 3–17 Cable, Ethernet, 3 ft

Shielded (65-0104)

Figure 3–18 Cable, Armored Ethernet, 10 ft (60-0053)

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Figure 3–19 Cable, RF

Extender, 10 ft (65-0103)

Figure 3–20 Media Converter (60-0017)

Figure 3–21 Cable, Backhaul Jumper (60-0033)

Table 3–9 Cable Pinout, Backhaul Jumper (60-0033)

14-Pin Connector Wire Color 8-Pin Connector Signal Name

BWHT/ORGATX +

AORGBTX -

C WHT/GRN C RX +

HBLUDPWR +

F WHT/BLU E PWR +

DGRNFRX -

EWHT/BRNGGND

LBRNHGND

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Backhaul Components

3.2.9 Mast and Base

The line and recorder backhauls use the same mast kit components.

3.2.9.1 Telescoping Mast

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

is stabilized with guy ropes. The following figure shows the mast:

3.2.9.2 Base

The base (shown in the following figure) stabilizes the mast that is attached to the hinged

mast sleeve. The base is staked into the ground for added stability.

R* RED NC —

M* NC —

* Install a 1.5 inch long jumper wire between pins R and M

WHT = White, ORG = Orange, GRN = Green, BLU = Blue, BRN = Brown, BLK= Black, YEL = Yellow

Table 3–9 Cable Pinout, Backhaul Jumper (60-0033)

14-Pin Connector Wire Color 8-Pin Connector Signal Name

Figure 3–22 Cable, Fiber Optic, Armored, 250 m (60-0026)

Figure 3–23 Mast (55-0050)

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Setting up the Backhaul

The Weighted Base (70-0070) is another option for use when staking is impractical (see “E.

Weighted Base” on page 182).

3.3 Setting up the Backhaul

This section provides instructions on how to assemble the backhaul components.

Figure 3–24 Base (55-0050)

Table 3–10 How to Set Up the Backhaul

Step Image

1Gather all of the backhaul components.

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:

ƔLocate the base such that the guy lines and

the mast clear obstructions during erection

and while in operation.

ƔIf 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.

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ƔIf the wind is blowing, the mast is more

stable when the brackets are perpendicular

to the wind.

5Secure the base [B-1] to the ground with stakes

[BK-4] or nails [BK-6].

6Attach the mast [M-3] to the base [B-1].

Tighten both knobs [B-2].

Table 3–10 How to Set Up the Backhaul

Step Image

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7Position four stakes equal distances apart at

approximately 20 ft (6 m) from the base. Pound

them into the ground.

8Assemble the radios and brackets:

ƔBullet line radio installation – Assemble the

Bullet radios and brackets.

ŹInsert the 4 in hose clamp [LR-11] in the

side slots of the bracket [LR-6].

ŹInsert the 2 in hose clamp [LR-12] in the

center slots of the bracket [LR-6].

ŹInsert the line radio between the bracket

[LR-6] and the 2 in hose clamp [LR-12].

ŹTighten the 2 in hose clamp

[LR-12]around the radio.

Line radio in bracket:

Table 3–10 How to Set Up the Backhaul

Step Image

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3. Backhaul

Setting up the Backhaul

ƔRocket radio installation – The Rocket radio,

antennas, and bracket are already

assembled.

Recorder radio in bracket:

ƔNanoStation radio installation – The

NanoStation radio, surge protector, and

bracket are already assembled.

Table 3–10 How to Set Up the Backhaul

Step Image

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9Assemble the mast:

ƔBullet radio installation – While the mast is

resting on the ground, slide the following on

the mast:

ŹBullet radios and clamps (do not tighten)

ŹMast guy ring [M-4]

Table 3–10 How to Set Up the Backhaul

Step Image

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3. Backhaul

Setting up the Backhaul

ƔRocket radio installation – While the mast is

resting on the ground, slide the following on

the mast:

ŹMast guy ring [M-4]

ŹSurge Protector cable clamp (do not

tighten)

Table 3–10 How to Set Up the Backhaul

Step Image

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Setting up the Backhaul

ƔNanoStation radio installation – While the

mast is resting on the ground, slide the

following on the mast:

ŹMast guy ring [M-4]

10 Attach and tighten the following:

ƔBullet radio installation:

ŹBullet radio antenna brackets and

antennas [LR-4, LR-5]

ŹOmni antenna bracket [M-5] and

antenna [LR-3]

Table 3–10 How to Set Up the Backhaul

Step Image

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Setting up the Backhaul

ƔRocket radio installation – Attach the Rocket

radio antenna and bracket [R-2] to the

mast.

Table 3–10 How to Set Up the Backhaul

Step Image

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Setting up the Backhaul

ƔNanoStation radio installation – Attach the

NanoStation radio bracket assembly [RN-2]

to the mast.

Table 3–10 How to Set Up the Backhaul

Step Image

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11 Attach the cables:

ƔBullet radio installation – Attach an elbow

connector [LR-14] to the antenna and then

an armored cable [LR-7, LR-8] to the elbow

connector.

Match white-to-white and green-to-green if

your panels are color-coded.

ƔRocket radio installation:

ŹOpen the protective metal case if the

Ethernet cable is not already attached.

ŹConnect the GPS antenna if it is not

already connected.

ŹConnect a short Ethernet cable [R-8] to

the radio [R-3].

ŹClose the protective metal case.

ŹOpen the surge protector case [R-9].

ŹRemove the rubber grommet from the

surge protector case and cut some slots

in it.

ŹThread two Ethernet cables [R-8, R-10]

and a ground wire [BK-14] through the

grommet and place the grommet back in

the case.

ŹPlug the Ethernet cables into the

shielded RJ45 jacks. It does not matter

which cable goes to which jack; the unit

provides bidirectional protection.

ŹAttach the ground wire to the ground

lug.

ŹClose the surge protector case and

secure it to the mast with the hose

clamp.

Table 3–10 How to Set Up the Backhaul

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Setting up the Backhaul

ƔNanoStation radio installation:

ŹOpen the surge protector case [R-9].

ŹRemove the grommet from the case.

ŹThread the Ethernet cable [RN-3],

through the grommet with the short

Ethernet cable (that is attached to the

redound the ground wire [BK-14]. Place

the grommet back in the case.

ŹPlug the Ethernet cable into the shielded

RJ45 jacks. It does not matter which

cable goes to which jack; the unit

provides bidirectional protection.

ŹClose the surge protector case.

ŹAttache the strain relief [RN-4] to the D-

ring on the bracket.

ŹLoop the Ethernet Cable [RN-3] through

the strain relief [RN-4].

12 Attach the guy lines to the mast collar.

NOTE: Use a taut-line-hitch knot for best results (see

“G. Rope Knot” on page 188).

Table 3–10 How to Set Up the Backhaul

Step Image

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Setting up the Backhaul

13 Lay out the four guy lines close to the stakes.

14 Extend the mast, clicking the segments into

place.

15 Attach the guy lines to the stakes.

NOTE: Use a taut-line-hitch knot for best results (see

“G. Rope Knot” on page 188).

Table 3–10 How to Set Up the Backhaul

Step Image

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16 Walk the mast to an upright position.

17 While one person holds the mast, a second

person tightens the guy lines evenly. Keep the

mast level/vertical (use the level included with

the kit).

18 If assembling the Bullet radio backhaul:

aAttach the cables from the antennas to the

top of the Bullet radios.

Table 3–10 How to Set Up the Backhaul

Step Image

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Setting up the Backhaul

bAttach the cables to the bottom end of the

Bullet radios.

ŹAssemble the connector for the radio as

shown in the image to the right:

ŹPlug the Ethernet connector into the

radio.

ŹScrew the large coupler into the base of

the radio. Hand-tighten only.

ŹPush the rubber grommet into the base

of the large coupler.

ŹScrew the end cap on the large coupler.

Hand-tighten only.

cTighten the clamps on the Bullet radios.

ŹVerify that the armored cables attached

to the antennas are straight and not

twisted.

ŹPosition the line radio so the armored

cable is not pulling on the antenna.

ŹTighten the cable clamp.

19 Set up the LIU:

ƔGround the LIU – Verify that the LIU is

grounded. Attach a ground wire to the case,

and to a nail that is driven into the ground.

Attach the LIU ground wire and the Surge

Protector ground wire to the same nail.

Table 3–10 How to Set Up the Backhaul

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Setting up the Backhaul

ƔAttach the radio cables to the LIU.

ƔAttach the antenna to LIU.

ƔAttach the battery to the LIU.

Table 3–10 How to Set Up the Backhaul

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4. Point-to-Point Backhaul

4.1 Overview

The backhaul is composed of a number of line station mast/radio/LIUs. The number of

poles pole (masts/towers) in your point-to-point spread must be a multiple of the

number of channels used.

A channel is an 80 MHz wide frequency band with 40 MHz on either side of the center

frequency. For example, if the center frequency is 2.412 GHz, the frequency range for

that channel is 2.372 to 2.452 GHz.

When using a system with six possible channels, the backhaul could have just 6 poles,

or a multiple of 6 poles: 6, 12, 18, 24, and so on.

This section uses an example of six possible channels, and 18 line station mast/radio/

LIUs. Each pole (mast/tower) has two radios and one LIU as shown in the following

figure.

Figure 4–1 Channel – 80 MHz Wide Frequency

Band

NOTE If using the mast at the recording truck, connect the LIU with an Ethernet or

Fiber cable to the recording truck. If the mast is not used at the recording truck,

the connections shown in the figure to the recording truck are not used.

See “Connecting to the Recording Truck” on page 92 for a radio link (pendant)

option).

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4. Point-to-Point Backhaul

Overview

Figure 4–2 Line Station Backhaul

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4. Point-to-Point Backhaul

Overview

The radios are configured as pairs and are either an Access Point (A) or a Station (S).

An Access Point communicates only with a Station. An Access Point cannot communicate with

an Access Point, and a Station cannot communicate with a Station.

The poles (masts) and radios for a six-channel system are labeled and color-coded as

follows. The number of colors used should match the number of channels used.

Where:

iLabel Nomenclature:

iS = Station

iA = Access Point

iThe pole pairs must remain in sequential order:

ƔRadio 1:A-P1 communicates only with Radio 1:S-P2

ƔRadio 2:A-P2 communicates only with Radio 2:S-P3

ƔAnd so on until pole 18, where Radio 18:A-P18 communicates only with Radio 18:S-

Pole Radio Color Pole Radio Color

Pole 1 18:S-P1 White Pole 10 9:S-P10 Red

1:A-P1 Black 10:A-P10 Green

Pole 2 1:S-P2 Black Pole 11 10:S-P11 Green

2:A-P2 Yellow 11:A- P11 Blue

Pole 3 2:S-P3 Yellow Pole 12 11:S-P12 Blue

3:A-P3 Red 12:A-P12 White

Pole 4 3:S-P4 Red Pole 13 12:S-P13 White

4:A-P4 Green 13:A-P13 Black

Pole 5 4:S-P5 Green Pole 14 13:S-P14 Black

5:A-P5 Blue 14:A-P14 Yellow

Pole 6 5:S-P6 Blue Pole 15 14:S-P15 Yellow

6:A-P6 White 15:A-P15 Red

Pole 7 6:S-P7 White Pole 16 15:S-P16 Red

7:A-P7 Black 16:A-P16 Green

Pole 8 7:S-P8 Black Pole 17 16:S-P17 Green

8:A-P8 Yellow 17:A-P17 Blue

Pole 9 8:S-P9 Yellow Pole 18 17:S-P18 Blue

9:A-P9 Red 18:A-P18 White

Table 4–1 Label Nomenclature

Pair # :A or S -Pole #

2:A-P2

2:S-P3

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In some cases—such as when line-of-sight cannot be established—using fiber cables can

improve communication. Install the radios and poles using the same labels and positioning;

however, only the odd or even pairings are used for radio communication. The other pairings

are linked together with fiber cable as shown in the following figure.

NOTE The primary indicator for radio-to-radio communication is the alpha-numeric

label. The colored label is provided as a visual indicator to ensure that the pole is

pointed correctly to the next radio. For example, a yellow radio cannot

communicate with all yellow radios.

Figure 4–3 Radio-to-Radio Communication

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Figure 4–4 Radio-to-Fiber Communication

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4.2 Preparation

This section provides the steps required to prepare the radios for placement in the field.

There are two versions of the NanoStation M5 radio. Verify that you are using the correct

radio and configuration files for your location. Wireless Seismic, Inc. recommends using only

the following radios in a point-to-point network.

Figure 4–5 Preparation Troubleshooting Flow

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iUnited States frequencies (56-0035 US) – Operating frequency 5745 – 5825 MHz

iInternational frequencies (56-0032 INTL) – Operating frequency 5470 – 5825 MHz

If you use an international configuration file with a United States radio, or a United States

configuration file with an international radio, an error message is displayed:

The ability to modify the Country Code is disabled for radios that are configured for use in

the United States and Canada.

To discover and configure the radios:

ĺRT System 2 Windows computer

1Verify that the configuration files for the radios and the discovery tool are on the

RT System 2 Windows computer. The configuration files and the Ubiquiti Discovery

Tool files are provided as a ZIP file. Extract the files if necessary.

The file names are as follows:

NOTE Operating outside of the allowed frequency range could result in sanctions by

governmental regulatory agencies. Verify that all radios are correct for the

market in which they will be used.

Figure 4–6 Invalid Country Code Error Message

TIP Country codes are three-digit codes defined in ISO 3166-1. See the following for

more information:

•http://www.iso.org/iso/home/standards/country_codes.htm

• “H. Country Codes” on page 189

• ubnt-discovery-

v2.3.bat • ubnt-discovery-

v2.3.jar

•1-AP.cfg •7-AP.cfg •13-AP.cfg

•1-S.cfg •7-S.cfg •13-S.cfg

•2-AP.cfg •8-AP.cfg •14-AP.cfg

•2-S.cfg •8-S.cfg •14-S.cfg

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2Configure the computer to be a private network with a static IP address of

192.168.1.100. See the Troubleshooting Guide, Additional Information chapter, Setting a

Static IP Address section if you need instructions on setting the IP address.

3Connect a single radio to the computer.

•3-AP.cfg •9-AP.cfg •15-AP.cfg

•3-S.cfg •9-S.cfg •15-S.cfg

• 4-AP.cfg • 10-AP.cfg • 16-AP.cfg

•4-S.cfg •10-S.cfg •16-S.cfg

• 5-AP.cfg • 11-A P.cfg • 17-AP.cfg

•5-S.cfg •11-S.cfg •17-S.cfg

• 6-AP.cfg • 12-AP.cfg • 18-AP.cfg

•6-S.cfg •12-S.cfg •18-S.cfg

NOTE When using a radio link (pendant) to the recording truck, the following

configuration files are also required:

• Recorder-AP.cfg

• Recorder-S.cfg

See “Connecting to the Recording Truck” on page 92 for more information on

using a pendant radio link.

Figure 4–7 Ubiquiti NanoStation Private Network Connection

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4Open the Ubiquiti Discovery Tool by double-clicking the shortcut on the desktop.

5The Discovery window opens and displays a list of all Discovered Devices:

Figure 4–8 Ubiquiti

Discovery Tool Icon

NOTE Ensure that the .bat file and the .jar file are in the same directory.

TIP The discovery tool can also be downloaded from the following location:

http://www.ubnt.com/download#app

Extract the files from the downloaded ZIP file to the desktop.

NOTE The factory default IP address for the radios is 192.168.1.20. Configure the

radios one at a time.

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6If the list does not look correct, click Scan.

7Right-click one of the radios and then click Web UI. For example, right-click the

following row:

L M5 | 192.168.1.20 | DC-9F-DB-78-53-F3 | NanoStation Loco M5

and then click Web UI. The airOS login window opens:

8Type the following credentials and click Login:

ƔUsername: ubnt

ƔPassword: ubnt

9The radio configuration window opens. Click the System tab.

Figure 4–9 Ubiquiti Discovery Window

Figure 4–10 Ubiquiti airOS Login Window

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10 In the Configuration Management ĺUpload Configuration area, click Browse.

Browse to the configuration file (for example 1-AP.cfg), and then click Upload.

Figure 4–11 Ubiquiti airOS Window, System Tab

Figure 4–12 Ubiquiti, Upload Configuration File

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11 Click Apply.

12 The radio reboots and obtains a new IP address if a DHCP server is active. The current

session of airOS is no longer valid since the IP address of the radio has changed.

13 Close the browser window.

14 Disconnect the radio. It is now ready for deployment.

15 Continue connecting radios and uploading configuration files until they are all configured.

4.3 Create Plan and Map

Using the documents provided for the job (survey, planned LIU locations, and so on), create

a plan to plot radio locations and map the layout of AP and S radios.

Keep the following in mind as you create the layout plan:

iPoint the radio pairs directly at each other whenever possible maintaining line-of-sight

around obstructions (see “Maintain Line-of-Sight” on page 77).

Figure 4–13 Ubiquiti, Apply Configuration Changes

NOTE Radios were labeled prior to shipment and there should be a 1:1 correlation

between radios and configuration files. Make sure the correct configuration file is

loaded onto the corresponding radio.

Figure 4–14 Create Plan and

Map Troubleshooting Flow

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iUse a tool such as Google Earth or Global Mapper to create an Elevation Profile to assist

with determining the best locations for radio towers. See “Creating a Google Earth

Elevation Profile” on page 113 for an example.

iAn Access Point communicates only with a Station. An Access Point cannot communicate

with an Access Point, and a Station cannot communicate with a Station.

4.4 Install and Troubleshoot

This section describes how to install the radios and troubleshoot the radio communications.

Figure 4–15 Maintain Line-of-Sight

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To install and troubleshoot the radios:

1Using the plan created in section “Create Plan and Map” on page 76. install all of the

radios, masts, and LIUs. Keep the following in mind as you proceed through the

installation:

Figure 4–16 Install and Troubleshoot the Radios Flow

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ƔUse labels to ensure that the correct radios are in the correct positions.

ƔInstall the Access Point (A) radios are at the top of the pole, and the Station (S)

radios on the same pole are at least three feet below the Access Point radios as

shown in “Radio-to-Radio Communication” on page 68.

ƔPoint radio pairs directly at each other where possible (see “Maintain Line-of-Sight”

on page 77). Some inaccuracy is tolerable; however, align the radios as close as

possible using binoculars or compass bearing.

2From the recording truck, open the Ubiquiti Discovery Tool. Verify that all of the radios

are listed, and verify that each of the radios has a valid IP Address. Note the following:

ƔIf a radio is listed, that means there is an Ethernet path to the radio.

ƔIf a radio has a valid IP address that means the DHCP is active, DHCP is being

accepted by the radios, and DHCP is being passed from radio link to radio link.

ŹDHCP server-assigned IP addresses are 10.xxx.xxx.xxx

ŹNon-DHCP server-assigned IP addresses are 192.168.1.xxx

3If a radio is not listed, send a troubleshooter to the first radio that is not listed (the radio

closest to the recording truck) and perform the following steps:

aVerify that the LIU has active LED lights (the battery has power).

bVerify that the radio is visible in Discovery.

cVerify that the radio is securely connected to the LIU with a known-good cable.

dConnect a laptop to the LIU.

IMPORTANT: The Ethernet ports on the LIU are PoE enabled. When connecting a

laptop computer to the LIU, use a non-powered cable (60-0039) to protect the

computer’s Ethernet port. Do not use a powered Ethernet cable (60-0054). See

“Ethernet Cable Connections Comparison” on page 80 for more information.

eOpen the discovery tool and verify that the radio is listed. If the radio is not listed,

perform the following steps.

1) Verify that the radio has power by visually inspecting the LEDs.

2) If the radio has power but is not visible to the laptop, try a different Ethernet

port.

3) If the radio does not have power, troubleshoot the power and/or replace the

radio.

fVerify that the radio is pointed in the direction of its partner (pair) radio and has

reasonable line-of-sight to its partner (pair) (see “Maintain Line-of-Sight” on page

77).

gVerify that the last radio visible from the doghouse is pointed in the correct direction.

hReload the configuration file to the radio.

iIf the above steps fail, contact Wireless Seismic, Inc. for assistance.

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The following table compares the powered Ethernet cable and the non-powered Ethernet

cable:

4.5 Final Communication Test

This section describes how to run the final speed test to verify good communication

throughout the backhaul.

Table 4–2 Ethernet Cable Connections Comparison

60-0039 LIU to Computer Signal Name 60-0054 LIU to Radio PoE

14-Pin Connector RJ-45 Connector RJ-45 Connector 11-Pin Connector

B1TX+1B

A2TX-2A

C3RX+3C

NC 4 POSITIVE 4 H

NC 5 POSITIVE 5 F

D6RX-6D

NC 7 RETURN 7 E

NC 8 RETURN 8 L

P — SHIELD DRAIN — P

———NCR*

———NCM*

— *Jumper pins R and M together.

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Figure 4–17 Final Communication Test Flow

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To run the speed test:

1Verify that all radios are listed in the Ubiquiti Discovery Tool as described in step 4 on

page 73 through step 6 on page 74.

2Make a note of the following IP addresses:

ƔThe last radio in the line segment, that is, the radio farthest away from the recording

truck:

______.______.______.______

ƔThe radio at the recording truck:

______.______.______.______

3The speed test should be run from the recording truck radio to the radio farthest from

the recording truck. Log in to the recording truck radio as described in step 4 on page 73

through step 8 on page 74.

4Verify that browser pop-ups are allowed:

ŹFirefox – Tools ĺOptions ĺContent ĺ clear the Block pop-up

windows check box ĺ click OK

ŹInternet Explorer – Tools ĺInternet Options ĺPrivacy ĺ clear the

Turn on Pop-up Blocker check box ĺ click OK

ŹChrome – Settings button ĺ Settings ĺ Show Advanced Settings ĺ

Privacy area ĺ Content Settings ĺ Pop-ups area ĺ Allow all sites to

show pop-ups ĺ click Done

5Click Tools ĺSpeed Test.

6In the Speed Test window, perform the following steps:

aClick the IP address for the radio farthest from the recording truck in the Select

Destination IP list:

Figure 4–18 Ubiquiti airOS Tools

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bType ubnt in the User text box.

cType ubnt in the Password text box.

dType 443 in the Remote WEB Port text box.

eThe default test Direction is duplex; the test is performed for both transmit and

receive. If you want to run the test in only one direction, perform the following steps:

1) Select the Show Advanced Options check box.

2) Select transmit or receive.

fClick Run Test.

gGood Test Results are as follows:

ŹRX (receive) only = 70+ Mbps

ŹTX (transmit) only = 70+ Mbps

ŹTotal (duplex) = 90+ Mbps

–RX = 40+ Mbps

–TX = 40+ Mbps

7If Speed Test results are low, use a systematic approach of testing links to identify the

offending radio pairs:

aLog in to a Station (S) radio.

bClick the Main tab and verify the following values:

ŹSignal Strength < -75 dBm

ŹEither the Vertical or Horizontal (Main Tab, Stations only) < -80 (between -65

and -75 is ideal)

ŹTransmit CCQ < 90% (100% is ideal)

ŹClick AP Information in the Monitor area. Verify that the Access Point Signal

Strength < -75 dBm

Figure 4–19 Speed Test Window

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cRepeat step a on page 83 and step b on page 83 for all of the radios.

8If the individual links are all good but the backhaul as a whole does not deliver the

appropriate throughput, it indicates that there is an interference problem.

Contact Andy Prokop, Jerry Stair, or Mike Shilts for project-specific recommendations.

9If there are individual links with low numbers, perform the following steps to fix them:

aVerify that the radios are pointing in the correct directions.

bVerify that shielding is properly installed. The following figure shows the NanoStation

radio shielding and surge suppressor assembly (56-0032):

Figure 4–20 NanoStation Main Tab

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cCheck for misaligned or improperly installed shielding.

dVerify that the radios on the same pole are at least three feet apart.

eVerify that the Access Point (A) radio is three feet higher on the pole than the Station

(S) radio.

fIf possible, raise the poles (masts) to provide the least-obstructed view to the

partner radio as is reasonable.

gVerify that there are no frayed cables or cables with water intrusion.

Figure 4–21 NanoStation Radio Shielding and Surge Suppressor

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4.6 Rolling the Backhaul

As production rolls away from the lines, radios, and towers farthest from the recording truck,

these lines, radios, and towers become available to be used on the other side of the

recording truck.

As you move the equipment, note the following:

iMaintain the A-to-S configuration throughout the survey.

iThe poles must stay in sequential order as you roll the spread.

The following figure shows the movement of the poles and recording truck:

NOTE The recording truck radio can be any one of the poles; in an ideal case the

recording truck starts at pole farthest from the recording truck, for example Pole

18. When you roll Pole 18, you will also need to move the recording truck.

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Figure 4–22 Rolling the Poles Example for 18 Total Poles

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The following figure shows the movement of the poles when using 18 total poles:

Figure 4–23 Rolling Scheme, 18 Total Poles Example

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For a backhaul using 18 poles, even if you do not have all 18 lines set up at the same time,

the rolling scheme must be followed using all 18 poles as shown in the following figure:

Figure 4–24 Rolling Scheme, 18 Pole Backhaul, 10 Poles in Use

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4.7 Replacing a Radio

Any number of environmental hazards could destroy an existing radio. When this happens,

replace it using the following instructions:

1Identify the radio that needs to be replaced.

2When the radio was initially configured for the point-to-point backhaul, a label was

attached to the radio indicating which configuration file was used. Make a note of the

configuration label (for example, 12:A-P12).

3Duplicate the configuration label and attach it to the replacement radio using the same

information and color.

The following example label indicates a radio configured for the following:

ƔRadio pair 12

ƔAccess Point

ƔPole 12

4Locate the corresponding configuration file (for example, 12-AP.cfg) and upload it to the

replacement radio according to step 4 on page 73 through step 13 on page 76.

5Mark the faulty radio is so that it does not work its way back into the spread.

6Replace the radio on the pole.

4.8 Upload New Firmware

This section describes how to upload new firmware into the radio.

To upload new firmware:

ĺWindows computer ĺ Radio Configuration, System tab

1Click Browse next to Upload Firmware and navigate to the supplied BIN file.

2Select the file and click Open.

3Click Upload.

4Click Update.

5Do not power off the radio until the firmware is updated.

12:A-P12 White

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4.9 Unzipping the Configuration Files

The configuration files are delivered combined into one compressed file (config.zip).

To extract the files, use the built-in Windows 7 extraction process, or you can use a third-

party tool such as 7-Zip.

To use the Windows 7 process:

1Locate the ZIP file in Windows Explorer.

2Right-click the ZIP file name and then click Extract All.

3Browse to and select a folder.

4Click Extract.

To use 7-Zip:

1Download and install 7-Zip if it is not already installed:

http://www.7-zip.org/download.html

2Locate the ZIP file in Windows Explorer.

3Right-click the ZIP file name and then click 7-zip ĺ Extract Files.

4Browse to and select a folder.

Figure 4–25 Radio Configuration, Updating Firmware

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5Click OK.

4.10 Connecting to the Recording Truck

The line communicates to the recording truck through an LIU using one of the following

methods:

iFiber cable

iRadio link (pendant)

The following figure shows a fiber cable connection example:

Figure 4–26 Connecting the Recording Truck with Fiber

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The following figure shows a radio link (pendant) connection example.

Figure 4–27 Connecting the Recording Truck with a Pendant Radio Link

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The following figure shows the optimal angle between the pendent and the line.

Figure 4–28 Optimal Angle, Radio Link to Recording

Truck

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The following figure shows the connections for the pendant radio link example.

Figure 4–29 Connecting the Pendant Radio Link

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The following table lists information about the pendant radio connection.

Table 4–3 Pendant Radio Link Elements

Item Description

Configuration The following additional configuration files are provided:

• • Recorder-AP.cfg

• • Recorder-S.cfg

RR • The radio at the recording truck is a Rocket radio with an Omni

antenna and is indicated in the drawings as RR (Recorder/

Rocket).

• Use the Recorder-AP.cfg file with this radio.

• The RR radio should be installed at the top of the pole, pointing

directly at the pendant radio (PN).

PN • The radio at the line is a NanoStation radio with a built-in

antenna and is indicated in the drawings as PN (Pendant/Nano).

• Use the Recorder-S.cfg file with this radio.

• The PN radio should be installed at the top of the pole, pointing

directly at the recording truck radio antenna (RR).

• The optimal angle between the pendant radio link (RR to PN)

and the next LIU in the line segment (pearl) is 90° as shown in

“Optimal Angle, Radio Link to Recording Truck” on page 94. If

necessary, ±30° off of perpendicular should also work.

• The PN radio should be at least 3 ft (0.91 m) from the line pole

(Pole 1 in the example shown in “Connecting the Recording

Truck with a Pendant Radio Link” on page 93). Use as much

distance as you can as allowed by your cable lengths.

• The PN radio and pole should be between the line and the

recording truck as shown in “Connecting the Recording Truck

with a Pendant Radio Link” on page 93.

Batteries • Adding a third radio to the LIU increases the battery usage at

this position. To ensure that the LIU does not reset due to a low

or depleted battery, keep two batteries connected to the LIU at

all times.

• The battery with the lowest voltage is used until the voltage falls

below the Unit Thresholds ? LIU Voltage Warning number

(usually about 11V). At this point, the LIU auto-swaps to the

battery with the higher voltage. Monitor the battery status in

the Ground Equipment Table. Replace the low-voltage battery

with a fully-charged battery as soon as possible after the battery

auto-swap occurs.

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After the pendant radio link radios are configured and installed, log in to the PN radio and set

the power level to the minimum amount required to achieve communication with the RR.

To set the PN radio power level:

1Click the Wireless tab.

2Move the Output Power slider bar to the desired power level.

3Click Change at the bottom of the window.

4Click Apply Command at the top of the window.

5Wait 30 – 60 seconds.

Figure 4–30 Wireless Tab

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5.1 Overview

A channel is a frequency band of a specified width. For example, if the center frequency

is 2.412 GHz, and the frequency band is 80 MHz wide, there are 40 MHz on either side

of the center frequency, and the frequency range for that channel is 2.372 to 2.452 GHz.

Some custom configurations will require multiple channels operating at the same time.

Verify that channel ranges do not overlap to avoid interference.

The recording truck radios are configured Access Points (A) and the line station radios

are configured as Stations (S).

An Access Point communicates only with a Station. An Access Point cannot communicate

with an Access Point, and a Station cannot communicate with a Station.

Figure 5–1 Channel, 80 MHz Wide Frequency

Band

NOTE A line station mast requires an LIU to communicate with the recording truck. A

mast located at the recording truck can communicate using an LIU or a PoE

connected directly to the recording truck computer. See the following figures for

examples.

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Figure 5–2 Line Station Mast (Bullet Radio)

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Figure 5–3 Recording Truck or Line Station Mast (NanoStation Radio)

NOTE If using the mast at the recording truck, connect the LIU with an Ethernet or

Fiber cable to the recording truck. If the mast is not used at the recording truck,

the connections shown in the figure to the recording truck are not used.

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Figure 5–4 Recording Truck Mast with LIU (Rocket Radio)

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Figure 5–5 Recording Truck Mast without LIU (Rocket Radio)

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NOTE You can use a NanoStation radio instead of the Rocket Radio on the mast at the

Recording Truck without an LIU.

TIP If you have multiple radios at the recording truck, and enough PoE devices,

Ethernet cables, Ethernet ports, and AC power receptacles, all of the recording

truck radios can be used without an LIU unit.

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5.2 Preparation

This section provides the steps required to prepare the radios for placement in the field.

Figure 5–6 Preparation Troubleshooting Flow

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There are two versions of the radios. one for use in the United States of America and

Canada, and one for use internationally. Verify that you are using the correct radio and

configuration files for your location.

If you use an international configuration file with a United States radio, or a United States

configuration file with an international radio, an error message is displayed:

Table 5–1 Supported Backhaul Radios

Radio Antenna Use For US

5745 - 5825 MHz INTL

5470 - 5825 MHz

Rocket External Omni Recorder 15-0052 15-0054

Bullet External Directional Line Station 56-0019 56-0024

NanoStation Internal Directional Recorder

-or-

Line Station

56-0035 56-0032

NOTE Operating outside of the allowed frequency range could result in sanctions by

governmental regulatory agencies. Verify that all radios are correct for the

market in which they will be used.

Figure 5–7 Invalid Country Code Error Message

TIP Country codes are three-digit codes defined in ISO 3166-1. See the following link

for more information:

http://www.iso.org/iso/home/standards/country_codes.htm

See “H. Country Codes” on page 189 for a list of codes.

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To discover and configure the radios:

ĺRT System 2 Windows computer

1Verify that the configuration files for the radios and the discovery tool are on the RT

System 2 Windows computer. The configuration files and the Ubiquiti Discovery Tool

files are provided as a ZIP file. Extract the files if necessary.

The following table provides example file names for the common installation

configurations. The files provided to you may have a different naming convention based

on the specific job requirements; however, there will be one or more configuration files

for the recorder radios and one or more configuration files for the line station radios:

TIP Use a Rocket radio at the recording truck in the following cases:

• You need an omni-directional antenna

–or–

• Bullet radios are used at the line stations

Use a NanoStation radio at the recording truck when you need a directional

antenna.

Table 5–2 Example File Names

Standard

Configuration Redundant

Configuration Custom Configuration

RECORDER_A.cfg RECORDER_A.cfg RECORDER_A.cfg

LINE_RADIO_1.cfg RECORDER_B.cfg RECORDER_B.cfg

LINE_RADIO_2.cfg LINE_RADIO_1.cfg RECORDER_C.cfg

LINE_RADIO_3.cfg LINE_RADIO_2.cfg LINE_RADIO_1_RECORDER_A.cfg

LINE_RADIO_4.cfg LINE_RADIO_3.cfg LINE_RADIO_2_RECORDER_B.cfg

LINE_RADIO_5.cfg LINE_RADIO_4.cfg LINE_RADIO_3_RECORDER_C.cfg

LINE_RADIO_6.cfg LINE_RADIO_5.cfg LINE_RADIO_4_RECORDER_A.cfg

LINE_RADIO_7.cfg LINE_RADIO_6.cfg LINE_RADIO_5_RECORDER_B.cfg

LINE_RADIO_8.cfg LINE_RADIO_7.cfg LINE_RADIO_6_RECORDER_C.cfg

LINE_RADIO_9.cfg LINE_RADIO_8.cfg LINE_RADIO_7_RECORDER_A.cfg

LINE_RADIO_10.cfg LINE_RADIO_9.cfg LINE_RADIO_8_RECORDER_B.cfg

LINE_RADIO_11.cfg LINE_RADIO_10.cfg LINE_RADIO_9_RECORDER_C.cfg

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2Configure the computer to be a private network with a static IP address of

192.168.1.100. See the Troubleshooting Guide, Additional Information chapter,

Setting a Static IP Address section if you need instructions on setting the IP address

(Control Panel ĺ Network and Internet ĺ Network and Sharing ĺ Change

adapter settings ĺ LAN ĺ Properties ĺ IPv4 ĺ Properties).

3Connect a single radio to the computer.

4Open the Ubiquiti Discovery Tool by double-clicking the shortcut on the desktop.

NOTE When using a radio link (pendant) to the recording truck, the following

configuration files are also required:

• Recorder-AP.cfg

• Recorder-S.cfg

Figure 5–8 Ubiquiti Rocket/Bullet Private Network Connection

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5The Discovery window opens and displays a list of all Discovered Devices:

Figure 5–9 Ubiquiti

Discovery Tool Icon

NOTE Ensure that the .bat file and the .jar file are in the same directory.

TIP The discovery tool can also be downloaded from the following location:

http://www.ubnt.com/download#app

Extract the files from the downloaded ZIP file to the desktop.

NOTE The factory default IP address for the radios is 192.168.1.20. Configure the

radios one at a time.

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6If the list does not look correct, click Scan.

7Right-click one of the radios and then click Web UI. For example, right-click the

following row:

Bullet M5 | 192.168.1.20 | 00-27-22-98-8A-15 | Recorder-1

and then click Web UI. The airOS login window opens:

8Type the following credentials and click Login:

ƔUsername: ubnt

ƔPassword: ubnt

9The radio configuration window opens. Click the System tab.

Figure 5–10 Ubiquiti Discovery Window

Figure 5–11 Ubiquiti Login

Window

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10 In the Device Maintenance ĺ Upload Configuration area, click Browse. Browse to

the configuration file (for example LINE_RADIO_1.cfg), and then click Upload.

11 Click Apply.

Figure 5–12 Ubiquiti Rocket/Bullet Window, System Tab

Figure 5–13 Upload Configuration File

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12 The radio reboots and obtains a new IP address if a DHCP server is active. The current

session of airOS is no longer valid since the IP address of the radio has changed.

13 Close the browser window.

14 Disconnect the radio. It is now ready for deployment.

15 Continue connecting radios and uploading configuration files until they are all

configured.

16 Configure a second recorder radio (RECORDER_B) if you are creating a redundant setup.

17 Configure any backup recorder radios if required.

5.3 Create Plan and Map

Using the documents provided for the job (survey, planned LIU locations, and so on), create

a plan to plot radio locations and map the layout of the radios.

Keep the following in mind as you create the layout plan:

iPoint the radio pairs directly at each other whenever possible maintaining line-of-sight

around obstructions (see “Maintain Line-of-Sight” on page 112).

iUse a tool such as Google Earth or Global Mapper to create an Elevation Profile to assist

with determining the best locations for radio towers. See “Creating a Google Earth

Elevation Profile” on page 113 for an example.

Figure 5–14 System Tab, Apply Changes

Figure 5–15 Create Plan and

Map Troubleshooting Flow

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iAn Access Point communicates only with a Station. An Access Point cannot communicate

with an Access Point, and a Station cannot communicate with a Station.

Figure 5–16 Maintain Line-of-Sight

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Table 5–3 Creating a Google Earth Elevation Profile

Step Instructions Example Image

1 In the RT System 2 Spread Manager, make a note

of the Lat/Lon coordinates for the starting and

ending point of the planned backhaul.

For example:

• Line101, Receiver Point 1030

Lat/Lon = 39.9660626/-105.1693101

• Line 110, Receiver Point 1030

Lat/Lon = 39.9701155/-105.1692904

2 Open Google Earth and navigate to your survey

location. For example, type an address or Lat/Lon

coordinates in the text box and then click Search.

3 Add a placemark for the beginning and ending

points of the planned backhaul.

•Click Add Placemark.

•Type a Name,Latitude, and Longitude. The

decimal value entered is automatically

converted to degrees/minutes/seconds.

•Click OK.

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4 Add a path between the placemarks.

•Click Add Path

• Click the first placemark.

• Click the second placemark. A line is drawn

between the two placemarks.

•Type a Name and then click OK.

5 Right-click the saved path and then click Show

Elevation Profile.

Table 5–3 Creating a Google Earth Elevation Profile (cont.)

Step Instructions Example Image

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5.4 Install and Troubleshoot

This section describes how to install the radios and troubleshoot the radio communications.

6 Refer to the elevations and numbers displayed

when planning the tower locations and heights.

See the following link for more assistance in

creating and using Google Earth Elevation Profiles.

https://support.google.com/earth/answer/

181393?hl=en&ref_topic=2376

756

Table 5–3 Creating a Google Earth Elevation Profile (cont.)

Step Instructions Example Image

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Figure 5–17 Install and Troubleshoot the Radios Flow

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5.4.1 Using one Recorder Radio

This section describes how the steps to configure one recorder radio, and multiple line station

radios.

To install and troubleshoot the radios:

1Using the plan created in “Create Plan and Map” on page 111, install all of the radios,

masts, and LIUs. Point radio pairs directly at each other where possible (see “Maintain

Line-of-Sight” on page 112). Some inaccuracy is tolerable; however, align the radios as

close as possible using binoculars or compass bearing.

2If your configuration includes a redundant recorder radio, do not supply power to it yet

(RECORDER_B).

3From the recording truck, open the Ubiquiti Discovery Tool. Verify that all of the radios

are listed, and verify that each of the radios has a valid IP Address. Note the following:

ƔIf a radio is listed, that means there is an Ethernet path to the radio.

ƔIf a line station radio has a valid IP address that means the DHCP is active, DHCP is

being accepted by the radios, and DHCP is being passed from the recorder radio.

ŹDHCP server-assigned IP addresses are 10.xxx.xxx.xxx

ŹNon-DHCP server-assigned IP addresses are 192.168.1.xxx

4If the recorder radio is the only radio listed, the problem is probably at the recorder

radio. Perform the following steps:

aVerify that the recorder radio is connected to the antenna.

bVerify that the antenna mast is elevated to the correct height

cVerify that the recorder radio has DHCP by validating the IP address displayed in the

Ubiquiti Discovery tool. It should not be 192.168.1.20 (factory default). If it is

192.168.1.20, contact Wireless Seismic for DHCP support.

dReload the configuration file on the recorder radio.

eIf the recorder radio is still the only radio listed, proceed to the line station radios.

5If a line station radio is not listed, send a troubleshooter to the radio that is not listed

and perform the following steps:

aVerify that the line station radio is securely connected to the LIU with a known-good

cable.

bVerify that the LIU has active LED lights (the battery has power).

cVerify that the LIU has a flashing LNK LED. Note the following:

ŹA flashing LNK LED confirms that the LIU can communicate over the network and

obtain an IP address through DHCP.

ŹThis step helps identify the exact location in the network where communications

are broken by proving the network is active between the two radios on a specific

pole.

ŹIf the LNK LED is not flashing, replace the Ethernet cable.

ŹIf the LNK LED is still not flashing, replace the battery.

ŹIf the LNK LED is still not flashing, reload the radio configuration file.

ŹIf the LNK LED is still not flashing, replace the LIU.

dVerify that a known-good Ethernet cable is securely attached to the radio.

eConnect a laptop to the LIU.

IMPORTANT: The Ethernet ports on the LIU are PoE enabled. When connecting a

laptop computer to the LIU, use a non-powered cable (60-0039) to protect the

computer’s Ethernet port. Do not use a powered Ethernet cable (60-0054). See

“Ethernet Cable Connections Comparison” on page 118 for more information.

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fOpen the discovery tool and verify that the radio is listed. If the radio is not listed,

perform the following steps.

1) Verify that the radio has power by visually inspecting the LEDs.

2) If the radio has power but is not visible to the laptop, replace the radio.

3) If the radio does not have power, replace the cable and/or the radio.

gVerify that the line station radio is pointed in the direction of the recorder radio and

has reasonable line-of-sight (see “Maintain Line-of-Sight” on page 112).

hIf the line station radio still cannot be seen, replace the radio.

The following table compares the powered Ethernet cable and the non-powered Ethernet

cable:

5.4.2 Using a Redundant Recorder Radio

This section describes the additional steps required to configure a redundant recorder radio.

To install and troubleshoot the redundant recorder radio:

1Correctly configure the backhaul for RECORDER_A as detailed in “Using one Recorder

Radio” on page 117.

2Supply power to the RECORDER_B radio.

Table 5–4 Ethernet Cable Connections Comparison

60-0039 LIU to Computer Signal Name 60-0054 LIU to Radio PoE

14-Pin Connector RJ-45 Connector RJ-45 Connector 11-Pin Connector

B1TX+1B

A2TX-2A

C3RX+3C

NC 4 POSITIVE 4 H

NC 5 POSITIVE 5 F

D6RX-6D

NC 7 RETURN 7 E

NC 8 RETURN 8 L

P — SHIELD DRAIN — P

———NCR*

———NCM*

— *Jumper pins R and M together.

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3Wait 2 minutes to confirm that RECORDER_B completes its boot cycle.

4Disconnect RECORDER_A.

5Verify that all line station radios are listed in the Discovery window through RECORDER_B

within 2 minutes. The typical switch over takes 30 seconds but it can take longer.

6Supply power to RECORDER_A and disconnect power from RECORDER_B.

7Verify that all line station radios are listed in the Discovery window through

RECORDER_A.

8Supply power to RECORDER_B.

9Verify that all line station radios are listed in the Discovery window.

10 Verify that both recorder radios are listed in the Discovery window.

5.4.3 Using a Custom Configuration

Custom configurations may have a number of recorder radios and line station radios.

Correctly configure the backhaul for one of the recorders, for example, RECORDER_A, as

detailed in “Using one Recorder Radio” on page 117.

Then, configure the backhaul for each additional recorder, for example, RECORDER_B, until

the backhaul configuration is complete.

5.5 Final Communication Test

This section describes how to run the final speed test to verify good communication

throughout the backhaul. The final communication test should be run from each recorder

radio that will be communicating to line radios during production.

NOTE Remove power from competing recorder radios during the configuration process.

During production is the only time more than one recorder radio should have

power applied.

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To run the speed test:

1Verify that all radios are listed in the Ubiquiti Discovery Tool as described in step 3 on

page 117 through step 5 on page 117

Figure 5–18 Final Communication Test Flow

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2Make a note of the line segment radio IP addresses, or keep the Discovery window open

for easy reference:

______.______.______.______

3The speed test should be run from the recording truck radio to the line segment radios.

page 109.

4Verify that browser pop-ups are allowed:

ŹFirefox – Tools ĺOptions ĺContent ĺ clear the Block pop-up

windows check box ĺclick OK

ŹInternet Explorer – Tools ĺInternet Options ĺPrivacy ĺ clear the

Turn on Pop-up Blocker check box ĺ click OK

ŹChrome – Settings button ĺ Settings ĺ Show Advanced Settings ĺ

Privacy area ĺ Content Settings ĺ Pop-ups area ĺ Allow all sites to

show pop-ups ĺ click Done

5Click Tools ĺSpeed Test.

6In the Speed Test window, perform the following steps:

aClick the IP address for a line segment radio in the Select Destination IP list:

Figure 5–19 Tools, Speed Test

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bType ubnt in the User text box.

cType ubnt in the Password text box.

dType 80 in the Remote WEB Port text box.

eThe default test Direction is duplex; the test is performed for both transmit and

receive. If you want to run the test in only one direction, perform the following steps:

1) Select the Show Advanced Options check box.

2) Select transmit or receive.

fClick Run Test.

gIf the following error is displayed, type 443 in the Remote WEB Port text box and

click Run Test.

Error: Invalid remote port or web server is not running.

hGood Test Results are as follows:

ŹRX (receive) only = 70+ Mbps

ŹTX (transmit) only = 70+ Mbps

ŹTotal (duplex) = 90+ Mbps

–RX = 40+ Mbps

–TX = 40+ Mbps

7Click another line segment radio IP address in the Select Destination IP list, click Run

Test, and then check results. Repeat for all line station radios.

8If Speed Test results are low, perform the following steps for a Bullet radio. (Go to step

9 on page 124):

aLog in to the line station radio that displayed low Speed Test results.

bClick the Status tab and verify the following values:

ŹWSI-MAX (AirMax) Quality > 80%. If the value is < 80%, check the following:

Figure 5–20 Speed Test Window

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–Poor line-of-sight

–Bad antenna connection

–Faulty hardware (cable and/or antenna)

ŹWSI-MAX (AirMax) Capacity >40%. If the value is < 40%, note the following:

–The maximum capacity for the titanium bullet is 50%

–Capacity is a reflection of quality. If the quality improves, the capacity

should also improve.

–Poor capacity is typically the result of a misaligned antenna.

ŹClick AP Information in the Monitor area. Verify that the Access Point Signal

Strength is between -80 dBm and -65 dBm.

cVerify that line station radios are pointing in the correct direction.

dRaise the mast towers to provide the least obstructed view as is reasonable.

eCheck the condition of the antenna panels.

fCheck for frayed cables or water intrusion.

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9If Speed Test results are low, perform the following steps for a NanoStation radio. Use a

systematic approach of testing links to identify the offending radio pairs:

aLog in to a Station (S) radio.

bClick the Main tab and verify the following values:

ŹSignal Strength < -75 dBm

ŹEither the Vertical or Horizontal (Main Tab, Stations only) < -80 (between -65

and -75 is ideal)

ŹTransmit CCQ < 90% (100% is ideal)

ŹClick AP Information in the Monitor area. Verify that the Access Point Signal

Strength < -75 dBm

Figure 5–21 Bullet Radio Status Tab

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cRepeat step a and step b for all of the radios.

10 If the individual links are all good but the backhaul as a whole does not deliver the

appropriate throughput, it indicates that there is an interference problem.

Contact Andy Prokop, Jerry Stair, or Mike Shilts for project-specific recommendations.

11 If there are individual links with low numbers, perform the following steps to fix them:

aVerify that the radios are pointing in the correct directions.

bVerify that there are no frayed cables or cables with water intrusion.

cVerify that shielding is properly installed. The following figure shows the radio/

antenna shielding:

Figure 5–22 NanoStation Main Tab

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Figure 5–23 Radio/Antenna

Shielding

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dFor the NanoStation radios:

1) Verify that the radios on the same pole are at least three feet apart.

2) Verify that the Access Point (A) radio is three feet higher on the pole than the

Station (S) radio.

3) If possible, raise the poles (masts) to provide the least-obstructed view to the

partner radio as is reasonable.

5.6 Replacing a Radio

Any number of environmental hazards could destroy an existing radio. When this happens,

replace it using the following instructions:

1Identify the radio that needs to be replaced.

2When the radio was initially configured for the point-to-multipoint backhaul, a label was

attached to the radio indicating which configuration file was used. Make a note of the

configuration label (for example, Line_1_Recorder_A).

3Duplicate the configuration label and attach it to the replacement radio using the same

information.

4Locate the corresponding configuration file (for example, Line_1_Recorder_A.cfg)

and upload it to the replacement radio according to step 2 on page 107 through step 13

on page 111.

Figure 5–24 NanoStation Radio Shielding and Surge Suppressor

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5Mark the faulty radio is so that it does not work its way back into the spread.

6Replace the radio on the pole.

5.7 Upload New Firmware

This section describes how to upload new firmware into the radio.

To upload new firmware:

ĺWindows computer ĺ Radio Configuration, System tab

1Click Browse next to Upload Firmware and navigate to the supplied BIN file.

2Select the file and click Open.

3Click Upload.

4Click Update.

5Do not power off the radio until the firmware is updated.

5.8 Unzipping the Configuration Files

The configuration files are delivered combined into one compressed file (config.zip).

Figure 5–25 Radio Configuration, Updating Firmware

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To extract the files, use the built-in Windows 7 extraction process, or you can use a third-

party tool such as 7-Zip.

To use the Windows 7 process:

1Locate the ZIP file in Windows Explorer.

2Right-click the ZIP file name and then click Extract All.

3Browse to and select a folder.

4Click Extract.

To use 7-Zip:

1Download and install 7-Zip if it is not already installed:

http://www.7-zip.org/download.html

2Locate the ZIP file in Windows Explorer.

3Right-click the ZIP file name and then click 7-zip ĺ Extract Files.

4Browse to and select a folder.

5Click OK.

5.9 Connecting to the Recording Truck

The line communicates to the recording truck through an LIU using one of the following

methods:

iFiber cable

iRadio link (pendant)

The following figure shows a fiber cable connection example:

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The following figure shows a radio link (pendant) connection example.

Figure 5–26 Connecting the Recording Truck with Fiber

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The following figure shows the connections for the pendant radio link example.

Figure 5–27 Connecting the Recording Truck with a Pendant Radio Link

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Figure 5–28 Connecting the Pendant Radio Link

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The following table lists information about the pendant radio connection.

Table 5–5 Pendant Radio Link Elements

Item Description

Configuration The following additional configuration files are provided:

• • Recorder-AP.cfg

• • Recorder-S.cfg

RR • The radio at the recording truck is a Rocket radio with an Omni

antenna and is indicated in the drawings as RR (Recorder/

Rocket).

• Use the Recorder-AP.cfg file with this radio.

• The RR radio should be installed at the top of the pole, pointing

directly at the pendant radio (PN).

PN • The radio at the line is a NanoStation radio with a built-in

antenna and is indicated in the drawings as PN (Pendant/Nano).

• Use the Recorder-S.cfg file with this radio.

• The PN radio should be installed at the top of the pole, pointing

directly at the recording truck radio antenna (RR).

• The PN radio should be at least 3 ft (0.91 m) from the line pole

(Pole 1 in the example shown in “Connecting the Recording

Truck with a Pendant Radio Link” on page 131). Use as much

distance as you can as allowed by your cable lengths.

• The PN radio and pole should be between the line and the

recording truck as shown in “Connecting the Recording Truck

with a Pendant Radio Link” on page 131.

Batteries • Adding a third radio to the LIU increases the battery usage at

this position. To ensure that the LIU does not reset due to a low

or depleted battery, keep two batteries connected to the LIU at

all times.

• The battery with the lowest voltage is used until the voltage falls

below the Unit Thresholds ? LIU Voltage Warning number

(usually about 11V). At this point, the LIU auto-swaps to the

battery with the higher voltage. Monitor the battery status in

the Ground Equipment Table. Replace the low-voltage battery

with a fully-charged battery as soon as possible after the battery

auto-swap occurs.

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After the pendant radio link radios are configured and installed, log in to the PN radio and set

the power level to the minimum amount required to achieve communication with the RR.

To set the PN radio power level:

1Click the Wireless tab.

2Move the Output Power slider bar to the desired power level.

3Click Change at the bottom of the window.

4Click Apply Command at the top of the window.

5Wait 30 – 60 seconds.

Figure 5–29 Wireless Tab

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6. Demobilization

6.1 Overview

This chapter describes how to prepare (undeploy) the ground electronics for transport at

the end of a project (demobilization).

6.2 Removing the WRU from the Field

This section describes the process to ready the WRU for movement to a new physical

location or to remove it in preparation for demobilization.

To undeploy the WRU:

1Prerequisites:

ƔThe WRU is assembled with battery, geophone, optional anchor plate, and

antenna (and extender)

ƔThe WRU is in an active, transitional, or ready state

2Optional: If the anchor plate is attached, remove the nails or stakes anchoring it to

the ground.

3Pick up the WRU and point the geophone connector end towards the sky as shown in

the following figure. Within a few seconds, all of the LEDs illuminate:

Figure 6–1 Power Off the Unit

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4Within 5 seconds, place the unit flat in the transportation vehicle as shown in the

following figure. The LEDs on the top of the unit turn off and then flash on briefly to

indicate the WRU is undeployed and the unit shuts down.

5Optional: Remove batteries, antenna, or geophone as described in “Disassemble the

WRU” on page 136.

6.3 Disassemble the WRU

This section describes the process to disassemble the WRU prior to demobilization.

To disassemble the WRU:

1Undeploy the equipment as described in “Removing the WRU from the Field” on page

135.

2Remove the antenna (and extender) from the unit.

3Remove the geophone from the unit.

4Remove the batteries from the unit.

ƔPress the catch on the battery latch.

ƔLift the lever, but do not lift the bail from the molded area on the battery.

Figure 6–2 Undeployed Unit

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Disassemble the WRU

ƔContinue to lift the lever using the bail to push the battery out of the connector.

5It is not necessary to remove the anchor plate. The WRU will stack with the anchor plate

attached.

6Secure the equipment in the transport vehicle.

Figure 6–3 Removing the

Battery

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7. Batteries

See “Batteries” on page 194 for the French translation of this chapter.

Voir “Batteries” sur la page 194 pour la traduction française de ce chapitre.

This chapter provides information about the batteries and battery requirements used in

the Wireless Seismic, Inc. RT System 2.

7.1 Lithium Ion Batteries

This section provides information regarding the characteristics, use, and handling of

lithium ion batteries. See the following sections for details:

i“Specifications” on page 138

i“Handling and Safety Guidelines” on page 139

i“Transportation” on page 140

i“Storage” on page 141

7.1.1 Specifications

The RT System 2 uses one or two custom intelligent lithium-ion batteries with self-

contained charging circuitry that protects the batteries from overcharge, discharge,

short circuits, or extreme temperature charging.

Battery specifications are shown in the following table:

Table 7–1 Lithium Ion Battery Specifications

Item Description Value

Voltage Nominal 3.7 VDC

Shut-off 2.8 VDC

Full (90%) charge 4.1 VDC

Overcharge Voltage 4.28 VDC

Over Discharge Voltage 2.80 VDC

Current Maximum Charge Current 2 A

Consumption Active Mode 4.2 mA maximum

Consumption Sleep Mode 66 PA maximum

Full (90%) charge mAh Approximately 12,000 mAh at

nominal voltage —

Full (90%) charge mWh Approximately 44,400 mWh

at nominal voltage —

Capacity 48.8 Watt hours

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7. Batteries

Lithium Ion Batteries

7.1.2 Handling and Safety Guidelines

Observe the following handling and safety guidelines:

iIf a battery pack has leaking fluids, do not touch any fluids. Dispose of a leaking battery

pack. In case of eye contact with fluid, do not rub eyes. Immediately flush eyes

thoroughly with water for at least 15 minutes, lifting upper and lower lids until no

evidence of the fluid remains. Seek medical attention.

iDo not disassemble, crush, or puncture a battery

iDo not short the external contacts on a battery

iDo not dispose of a battery in fire or water

iDo not expose a battery to temperatures above 60 °C (140 °F)

iKeep the battery away from children

iAvoid exposing the battery to excessive shock or vibration

iDo not use a damaged battery

iLithium Ion battery packs MUST be completely discharged before disposal

iAlthough there may be local or state restrictions, lithium ion batteries are considered by

the Federal Government as “non-hazardous universal waste”. There are restrictions for

large quantity handlers of universal waste that define labeling, containment, and so on.

Whenever possible the batteries must be discharged before disposal. Battery leads/

contacts should be taped off to prevent accidental shorting. Each battery pack should be

placed in a plastic bag.

iRecycling is encouraged when practical and applicable. The batteries contain recyclable

material and are accepted by several battery recycling companies. Refer to one of the

following for more information on recycling and disposal:

Ɣhttp://www.swe.com

Connector 5-pin —

LED One LED that indicates

charging status when

connected to the charging

station as follows

• Green – Charged

• Red – Charging

• Amber – Transitional

phase between charging

and charged, or charge

temperature limits

exceeded

Label One bar code serial number

label —

Temperature Operating From -40°C to +85°C

Charging From -5°Cto+45°C

Ambient Storage • From -20°C to +45°C for

a maximum period of one

month

• From -20°C to +35°C for

a maximum of 6 months,

after which time the

battery packs will need to

be recharged to above

50% capacity

Table 7–1 Lithium Ion Battery Specifications (cont.)

Item Description Value

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7. Batteries

Lithium Ion Batteries

Ɣhttp://www.rbrc.org

Ɣhttp://www.call2recycle.org

Ɣ1-800-8-BATTERY

Ɣ1-877-2-RECYCLE

7.1.3 Transportation

In the United States, large lithium ion battery shipments (more than 24 cells or 12 batteries

per package) are regulated as hazardous material (Class 9) by the Federal Government and

are subject to the regulations described in the following:

iCode of Federal Regulations, Title 49 Transportation

http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/text/text-

idx?sid=92868a82add6feba6afa796572133179&c=ecfr&tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title49/

49tab_02.tpl

iInternational Air Transport Association (IATA)

http://www.iata.org/whatwedo/cargo/dangerous_goods/pages/lithium_batteries.aspx

Batteries can be ground shipped only if all of the following conditions are met:

iBox used meets the 1.2 m drop test box (“UN” rated box) for packaging

iBattery pack terminals are protected to prevent a short circuit

iGross weight does not exceed 30 kg (66 pounds)

iOuter package is labeled with the current required label. An example is shown in the

following figure.

Batteries can be air shipped only if all of the following conditions are met:

iBox used meets the 1.2 m drop test box (“UN” rated box) for packaging

iMaximum weight of each package does not exceed 10 kg (22 lbs)

iBattery pack terminals are protected to prevent a short circuit

Figure 7–1 Example Battery Shipping Label

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7. Batteries

Charging Lithium Ion Batteries

iOuter package is labeled with the current required label. An example is shown in the

previous figure (“Example Battery Shipping Label” on page 140).

7.1.4 Storage

Proper storage and maintenance of Lithium Ion batteries is essential to maximize their useful

life and avoid catastrophic failure. Observe the following storage precautions:

iRemove the batteries from the WRU for storage

iThe recommended storage temperature for Lithium ion batteries is as follows:

ƔFrom -20°C to +45°C for a maximum period of one month

ƔFrom -20°C to +35°C for a maximum of 6 months, after which time the battery

packs will need to be recharged to above 50% capacity

ƔStoring at cooler temperatures slows down self discharge and capacity loss over

time. Store the batteries at 25°C or less if possible

iThe recommended storage charge levels are as follows:

ƔCharge (or discharge) batteries to a 30% to 50% charge level before placing into

storage. Higher or lower charge levels can reduce the battery life.

ƔNever store the battery completely depleted of charge unless for disposal.

ƔPeriodic charging is necessary to maintain 30% to 50% charge when stored for a

long period of time

iStore batteries in a well ventilated area

iDo not leave batteries unused for extended periods of time, either in the product or in

storage. When a battery has been unused for 6 months, check the charge status and

charge or dispose of the battery as appropriate.

iRoutinely check the battery’s charge status

iConsider replacing the battery with a new one if you note either of the following

conditions:

ƔThe battery run time drops below about 80% of the original run time

ƔThe battery charge time increases significantly

7.2 Charging Lithium Ion Batteries

7.2.1 Charging Precautions

Observe the following charging precautions:

NOTE The information contained in this document is intended to provide general

awareness of battery regulations; it is not comprehensive, and the requirements

referenced herein may have changed. Nothing in this chapter or the Deployment

Guide constitutes legal advice or is intended to address any specific legal,

compliance, or regulatory issues that may arise in particular circumstances. This

chapter and the Deployment Guide are not intended to replace current, official

regulations regarding the packaging and shipment of hazardous materials or

independent legal counsel on these issues. You are solely responsible for

compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and other requirements. Please

refer to an official copy of the current version of these documents for the latest

information.

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7. Batteries

Charging Lithium Ion Batteries

iPrior to charging, inspect the battery for any visible damage to the case or connector

that could create an electrical shortage.

iThe temperature range over which the battery can be charged is 0°Cto+45°C. Charging

the battery outside of this temperature can cause the battery to become hot or to break.

iBe absolutely sure that only a 5 V source is used when charging the battery.

iCare should be taken to charge batteries on a fireproof surface.

iDo not charge batteries near flammable items or liquids.

iKeep a Class C Dry Chemical fire extinguisher nearby.

iDo not continue recharging the battery if it does not recharge within the specified

charging time.

iA lithium ion battery should NEVER be left unattended while charging.

7.2.2 Battery Charger

The lithium ion battery charger is designed to operate from a single 10 A, 120 VAC service

line.

The power supply to charge the battery pack is a 5VDC regulated voltage supply.

Figure 7–2 Battery Charger

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7. Batteries

Charging Lithium Ion Batteries

Figure 7–3 Serial Number Label

and LED Indicator

CAUTION

Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of

used batteries according to the instructions.

PRUDENCE

Une explosion risque de se produire si vous remplacez la batterie par un

type de batterie inapproprié. Suivez les instructions pour vous

débarrasser de la batterie.

VORSICHT

Es besteht das Risiko einer Explosion, wenn die Batterie nicht mit dem

korrekten Batterietyp ersetzt wird. Entsorgen Sie benutzte Batterien

den Anweisungen entsprechend.

PRZESTROGA

W przypadku wymiany baterii na niewáaĞciwy typ zachodzi ryzyko

wybuchu. ZuĪyte baterie naleĪy zutylizowaü zgodnie z instrukcjami.

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A. Legal Information

See “l'information juridique” on page 200 for the French translation of this chapter.

Voir “l'information juridique” sur la page 200 pour la traduction française de ce chapitre.

A.1 FCC Rules and Regulations Compliance

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulates the use of antennas in the

“Code of Federal Regulations – Title 47, Part 15 – Radio Frequency Devices, Subpart C –

Intentional Radiators, Section 15.203 Antenna Requirement.”

When used as intended, the RT System 2 complies with FCC Section 15.203 and

Industry Canada RSS-Gen 7.1.2 requirements as follows:

iThe RT System 2 antennas shall be installed and handled by professionals

specifically designated for this purpose.

iChanges or modifications not expressly approved by Wireless Seismic, Inc. can void

the users’s authority to operate the equipment.

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

to the WRU (all models) or LIU (all models) with an integrated type N male

(threaded or HPQN) connector.

NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A

digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to

provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment

is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and

can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance

with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio

communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to

cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the

interference at his own expense.

NOTE Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate

using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the

transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other

users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent

isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for

successful communication.

REMARQUE

En vertu des règlementations d’Industrie Canada, cet émetteur radio peut être

utilisé uniquement à l’aide d’une antenne de type et de gain maximum (ou

inférieur) approuvés pour l’émetteur par Industrie Canada. Pour réduire les

interférences radio éventuelles avec d’autres utilisateurs, le type et le gain de

l’antenne doivent être choisis de sorte que la puissance isotrope rayonnée

équivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne dépasse pas la valeur nécessaire pour établir une

communication réussie.

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A. Legal Information

FCC Rules and Regulations Compliance

FCC equipment authorization has been granted as follows:

iThe 5Mbps Line Interface Unit has been granted FCC equipment authorization.

iThe 5Mbps Wireless Remote Unit has been granted FCC equipment authorization.

NOTE This radio transmitter has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with

the antenna types listed below with the maximum permissible gain and required

antenna impedance for each antenna type indicated. Antenna types not included

in this list, having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type,

are strictly prohibited for use with this device.

REMARQUE

Cet émetteur radio a été approuvé par Industrie Canada pour fonctionner avec

les types d’antenne énumérés ci-dessous. Le gain maximum permis et

l’impédance d’antenne requise pour chaque antenne sont indiqués. Les types

d’antenne non inclus dans cette liste, ayant un gain supérieur au gain maximum

indiqué pour le type en question, sont strictement interdits pour ce dispositif.

Table A–1 Antenna Specifications

Model Frequency

(MHz) Maximum Gain Vertical

Bandwidth Weight Dimension

(Length x

Diameter)

WSI 65-0204/65-0264

(antenna-standard) 2400 5.5 dBi (50 ohm) 25° 0.4 lbs

0.2 kg 32 x 0.6 in

810.5 x 15 mm

WSI 65-0091

(extender-standard) 2400 0 dBi N/A 0.6 lbs

0.3 kg 30 x 0.7 in

762 x 18.5 mm

CAUTION

In order to comply with 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.

PRUDENCE

Afin de se conformer aux normes de la 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.

VORSICHT

Um den Radiofrequenz-Strahlen-belastungsrichtlinien zu entsprechen,

müssen die RT-System 2 Einheiten so eingebaut werden, dass ein

Mindestabstand von 20 cm zwischen der/n Antenne/n und dem/n

Körper/n aller Personen zu jeglicher Zeit während der üblichen

Betriebszeiten gewährleistet ist.

PRZESTROGA

Aby zachowaü zgodnoĞü z wymogami dotyczącymi ekspozycji na

promieniowanie o czĊstotliwoĞci radiowej (RF), urządzenia RT System 2

naleĪy instalowaü tak, aby podczas normalnej obsáugi pomiĊdzy ciaáem

wszystkich osób a antenami przez caáy czas byáo co najmniej 20 cm

odstĊpu.

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A. Legal Information

Industry Canada Compliance

A.2 Industry Canada Compliance

The Wireless Remote Unit (WRU) provided with this guide has been granted Industry Canada

(IC) approval and certification per RSS-210 Issue8 and RSS-102 Issue 4.

This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

The Line Interface Unit (LIU) provided with this guide has been granted Industry Canada (IC)

approval and certification per RSS-210 Issue 8 and RSS-102 Issue 4.

This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is

subject to the following two conditions:

iThis device may not cause harmful interference, and

iThis device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause

undesired operation.

A.3 CE Compliance

The Wireless Remote Unit (WRU) and Line Interface Unit (LIU) provided with this guide

comply with applicable EU directives for the Conformité Européene (CE) mark. The following

mark is affixed to each unit.

A.4 Australian Compliance

This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio

interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

Figure A–1 CE Mark

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B. WRU and LIU Specifications

This section provides the WRU and LIU specifications. See the following sections for

more information:

i“WRU Specifications” on page 147

i“LIU Specifications” on page 148

B.1 WRU Specifications

The following table provides the WRU Specifications:

Table B–1 WRU Specifications

Item Description

Power source 3.7Vdc nominal – accessory battery voltage

Operating temperature -40°C to +75°C

Humidity 0 to 100%

Environmental Rating IP67

Operating Frequency Range 2403 MHz to 2475 MHz

Dimensions 1C WRU:

5.79 W x 2.83 H x 9.01 L in.

(14.7 W x 7.2 H x 22.9 L cm)

3C WRU:

5.79 W x 3.35 H x 9.01 L in.

(14.7 W x 8.5 H x 22.9 L cm)

Dimensions with 2 batteries 1C WRU:

Standard – 7.71 W in. (19.58 W cm)

High capacity – 9.17 W in. (26.66 W cm)

3C WRU:

Standard – 7.71 W in. (19.58 W cm)

High capacity – 9.17 W in. (26.66 W cm)

Weight 1C WRU:

Stand-alone – 4.02 lbs. (1.83 kg)

3C WRU:

Stand-alone – 4.64 lbs. (2.10 kg)

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B. WRU and LIU Specifications

LIU Specifications

B.2 LIU Specifications

The following table provides the LIU Specifications:

Weight with 2 batteries and antenna 1C WRU:

Standard – 6.5 lbs. (2.95 Kg)

High capacity – 7.71 lbs. (3.50 kg)

3C WRU:

High capacity – 8.33 lbs. (3.78 kg)

Table B–1 WRU Specifications (cont.)

Item Description

Table B–2 LIU Specifications

Item Description

Maximum PoE output power 40W

Power source 12V DC (+20% tolerance) battery

Operating temperature -40°C to +75°C

Humidity 0 to 100%

Environmental Rating IP67

Dimensions 5.42 W x 9.44 H x 14.21 L inches

(24 W x 14 H x 36 L centimeters)

Weight 13 lbs. (5.9 Kg)

Current Rating 5 A

Operating Frequency Range 2403 MHz to 2475 MHz

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C. Radio Specifications

This section provides the backhaul radio and antenna specifications. See the following

sections for more information:

i“Antenna Specifications” on page 149

i“Radio Specifications” on page 156

C.1 Antenna Specifications

This section provides the antenna specifications. See the following sections for more

information:

i“Bullet Line Station Antenna” on page 149

i“Rocket Recorder Antenna” on page 152

i“NanoStation Recorder/Line Station Antenna” on page 155

C.1.1 Bullet Line Station Antenna

The remote (line) station backhauls using the Ubiquiti Bullet radios support the following

antennas:

i6 dBi antenna (65-0179) – This antenna is a UV stable, omnidirectional vented

radome that can sustain extreme weather conditions such as heat, wind, and rain,

and can be mounted to a mast, ceiling, or wall.

i19 dBi directional antenna (65-0177) – This antenna is a UV-resistant, directional

flat-panel ABS plastic radome antenna with an aluminum back plate. It can be

surface or pole mounted and adjusted 45 degrees up or down.

Figure C–1 19 dBi Antenna

(65-0177)

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C. Radio Specifications

Antenna Specifications

The supported line station antenna specifications are as follows:

Figure C–2 6 dBi Antenna (65-0179)

Table C–1 Antenna Specifications, 6 dBi (65-0179)

Item Description Radiation Patterns

Model T58060O10006

Frequency Range 5725 to 5850 MHz

Bandwidth 125 MHz

Gain 6 dBi

Vertical Beamwidth 25°

VSWR -/= 1.5

Impedance 50 Ohms

Polarization Vertical

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