TRACER 2210/3202 System Manual 1280012L1 61280012L1-1A February 2002 TRACER 2210/3202 System
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About this Manual This manual provides a complete description of the TRACER 2210/3202 system and system software. The purpose of this manual is to provide the technician, system administrator, and manager with general and specific information related to the planning, installation, operation, and maintenance of the TRACER 2210/3202. This manual is arranged so that needed information can be quickly and easily found. The following is an overview of the contents.
Notes provide additional useful information. Cautions signify information that could prevent service interruption. Warnings provide information that could prevent damage to the equipment or endangerment to human life. Safety Instructions When using your telephone equipment, please follow these basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or personal injury: 1.
Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement 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.
Warranty and Customer Service ADTRAN will replace or repair this product within five years from the date of shipment if it does not meet its published specifications or fails while in service. For detailed warranty, repair, and return information refer to the ADTRAN Equipment Warranty and Repair and Return Policy Procedure. Return Material Authorization (RMA) is required prior to returning equipment to ADTRAN.
Customer Service, Product Support Information, and Training ADTRAN will replace or repair this product within five years from the date of shipment if the product does not meet its published specification, or if it fails while in service. A return material authorization (RMA) is required prior to returning equipment to ADTRAN. For service, RMA requests, training, or more information, see the toll-free contact numbers given below.
Training The Enterprise Network (EN) Technical Training offers training on our most popular products. These courses include overviews on product features and functions while covering applications of ADTRAN's product lines. ADTRAN provides a variety of training options, including customized training and courses taught at our facilities or at your site. For more information about training, please contact your Territory Manager or the Enterprise Training Coordinator. Training Phone (800) 615-1176, ext.
FCC Output Power Restrictions The FCC does not require licensing to implement this device. However, the FCC has established restrictions regarding maximum output power and the adjustments required when employing directional gain antennas. (Refer to “Setting the Transmitter Power” in Section 2 of this manual). These restrictions are detailed in FCC Part 15.247 (b)(1), (b)(3)(i), and (3)(iii).
TRACER 2210/3202 System Manual © 2002 ADTRAN, Inc.
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION This section of ADTRAN’s TRACER 2210/3202 System Manual is designed for use by network engineers, planners, and designers for overview information about the TRACER 2210/3202. It contains general information and describes physical and operational concepts, network relationships, provisioning, testing, alarm status, and system monitoring. This section should be used in conjunction with Section 2, Engineering Guidelines, of the system manual. CONTENTS System Overview . . . . . . . . . . . .
Section 1, System Description 1. TRACER 2210/3202 System Manual SYSTEM OVERVIEW The ADTRAN TRACER® 2210/3202 wireless data system provides low-cost point-to-point connectivity between the end user’s Data Terminal Equipment (DTE) for applications such as LAN to LAN bridging and Videoconferencing. TRACER 2210/3202 is capable of achieving distances up to 30 miles. As authorized under Part 15.247 of the FCC Rules, the TRACER 2210/3202 operates license-free in the 5.725 to 5.
TRACER 2210/3202 System Manual • • • Section 1, System Description Point-to-point, up to 30 miles Mast mounted RIU for maximum signal efficiency 700 feet of 22AWG or 600 feet of 24 AWG wire between DIU and RIU 61280012L1-1A © 2001 ADTRAN, Inc.
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MICROWAVE PATH ENGINEERING BASICS CONTENTS Line-of-site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Decibels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Receiver Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Path Loss . . .
Section 2, Microwave Path Engineering Basics 1. TRACER 2210/3202 System Manual LINE-OF-SITE The TRACER 2210/3202 system is designed for operation in the 5725 MHz to 5850 MHz unlicensed Industrial, Scientific, and Medical (ISM) frequency band, which is near the middle of what is traditionally referred to as the C-band portion of X-band. Radio wave propagation in this band exhibits microwave characteristics, which are ideally suited for point-to-point, line-of-sight communications.
TRACER 2210/3202 System Manual 3. Section 2, Microwave Path Engineering Basics RECEIVER POWER The radio frequency (RF) signal power that is available at the input to the receiving TRACER 2210/3202 system is the next parameter of interest in analyzing a wireless path. Per FCC 15.247 rules, the TRACER 3202 RIU is allowed to output a maximum power level of 100 mW, which is equivalent to 20 dBm.
Section 2, Microwave Path Engineering Basics 4. TRACER 2210/3202 System Manual PATH LOSS The expression 4πd L P = ---------- λ 2 4πdf 2 = ------------ c (watts, W) where f λ d c carrier frequency (Hz) carrier wavelength ( c / f ) (meters) path distance (meters) speed of light, free-space (meters) is called the path loss, and increases rapidly as either path length increases or carrier wavelength decreases (which happens as the carrier frequency increases).
TRACER 2210/3202 System Manual Section 2, Microwave Path Engineering Basics When using decibel notation, the received power equation becomes 4πdf PR = P T + G T + G R – L – 20 · log 10 = ------------ c 2 (dB) or LP = PT + GT + GR – L – LP (dB) Where, in the second equation the path loss has been lumped into a single quantity, LP, as discussed previously.
Section 2, Microwave Path Engineering Basics TRACER 2210/3202 System Manual Using the 2210 keypad, look at the menu option STATUS ⇒ RADIO STATUS ⇒ RSSI RSSI [********* ____] to examine the RSSI value of the local TRACER 2210/3202 system.
TRACER 2210/3202 System Manual Section 2, Microwave Path Engineering Basics Fresnel Zones, Earth Curvature, & Antenna Heights The Fresnel zones correspond to regions in the microwave path where reflections of the intended signal occur and combine in both constructive and destructive manners with the main signal, thereby either enhancing or reducing the net power at the receiver. In general, the odd numbered Fresnel zones (1, 3, 5, ...
Section 2, Microwave Path Engineering Basics 6. TRACER 2210/3202 System Manual COAXIAL CABLE Coaxial cable will be required to attach the TRACER 3202 mast unit to the antenna. The length of the cable will vary from a few feet to several feet, depending upon your application and the proximity of the TRACER 3202 to the antenna.
TRACER 2210/3202 System Manual 9. Section 2, Microwave Path Engineering Basics PATH AVAILABILITY The path availability of a wireless link is a metric that expresses the fractional amount of time a link is available over some fixed amount of time, and depends on several factors. Path availability is expressed as –6 3 A = [ 1 – ( 2.
Section 2, Microwave Path Engineering Basics TRACER 2210/3202 System Manual 10. ADTRAN LINK ANALYZER A very useful program is available on the Internet that can be used as a simple power budget calculator to determine if a link is suitable for use with the TRACER 2210/3202 system. The program is a JAVA applet that runs in an Internet browser window, and can be accessed at http://www.adtranwireless.com by clicking on the Link Analyzer icon.
ENGINEERING GUIDELINES CONTENTS Equipment Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 TRACER 2210 DIU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 TRACER 3202 RFU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Section 3, Engineering Guidelines 1. TRACER 2210/3202 System Manual EQUIPMENT DIMENSIONS TRACER 2210 DIU The TRACER 2210 unit is 9.0” W, 6.25” D, and 1.5” H, weighs 2 pounds, and can be used in tabletop or wall-mount configurations. TRACER 3202 RIU The TRACER 3202 RIU is a cylinder 6.0”D and 12.0”H, weighs 10 pounds, and is intended for mast mount configuration only. 2. POWER REQUIREMENTS The TRACER 2210/3202 system has a maximum power consumption of 14W and a maximum current draw of 0.5A. 3.
TRACER 2210/3202 System Manual Section 3, Engineering Guidelines and Table 2 on page 27 provides detailed information about the LEDs. Table 1.
Section 3, Engineering Guidelines 5. TRACER 2210/3202 System Manual REVIEWING THE TRACER 2210 REAR PANEL DESIGN The TRACER 2210 rear panel contains a terminal block labeled, RADIO, for connecting to the TRACER 3202 unit, an RS-232 port for accessing the unit via a terminal menu, a V.35 interface for connecting DTE equipment, and a four pin power connector. V.35 Nx56/6 4 1 2 3 26VAC CT 60HZ, 5A RS232 RADIO 4 Figure 2.
TRACER 2210/3202 System Manual Section 3, Engineering Guidelines RS-232 Connection The RS-232 connector provides a female DB-25 terminal connection, which is used for terminal access to the TRACER 2210/3202 system. The RS-232 port provides the following functions: • Accepts EIA-232 input from a PC or terminal for controlling the TRACER 2210/3202 system. • Operates at 9600 bps Table 4 on page 29 shows the pinout. Connector type (USOC) DB-25 Table 4.
Section 3, Engineering Guidelines TRACER 2210/3202 System Manual Table 5. V.35 Connector Pinout (Continued) 6.
NETWORK TURNUP PROCEDURE CONTENTS Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Tools Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Unpack and Inspect the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Contents of ADTRAN Shipment . . . . . . . .
Section 4, Network Turnup Procedure 1. TRACER 2210/3202 System Manual INTRODUCTION This section discusses the installation process of the TRACER 2210/3202 system. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by ADTRAN could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 2.
TRACER 2210/3202 System Manual Section 4, Network Turnup Procedure Customer Provides The following items are necessary for the installation of the TRACER 2210/3202 system and are not provided by ADTRAN: • 4. 4 Conductor, 22 or 24 AWG, UV-resistant cable (maximum length 700 ft or 600 ft, respectively) CABLE ASSEMBLY The following provides pictorial instructions for assembling the cable between the TRACER 2210 and 3202 units.
Section 4, Network Turnup Procedure 5. TRACER 2210/3202 System Manual CHANNEL SELECTION The FCC has allocated 125 MHz of spectrum in the band in which the TRACER 2210/3202 operates. Figure 2 illustrates the bandwidth division. A1 A2 B1 B2 5736 MHz 5748 MHz 5824 MHz 5836 MHz Channel Plan describes which lobe is transmitted upon. Example: A1 will transmit at A1 lobe and receive at B1. Figure 2.
TRACER 2210/3202 System Manual Section 4, Network Turnup Procedure and the equipment grounding conductors serving these receptacles are to be connected to earth ground at the service equipment. A supplementary equipment grounding conductor shall be installed between the product or system and ground that is in addition to the equipment grounding conductor in the power supply cord.
Section 4, Network Turnup Procedure TRACER 2210/3202 System Manual TRACER 3202 RIU Power for the TRACER 3202 RIU is provided by the TRACER 2210 DIU over a twisted pair. To power-up the TRACER 3202, properly connect the RIU to the DIU using the custom cable assembly (see Cable Assembly on page 33). Disconnect power from the TRACER 2210 before connecting to the TRACER 3202 RIU. Power-up the TRACER 2210 after the cable assembly has been properly created and connected to both units. 8.
USER INTERFACE GUIDE CONTENTS Navigating the Terminal Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Terminal Menu Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Navigating using the Keyboard Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Terminal Menu and System Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Section 5, User Interface Guide 1. TRACER 2210/3202 System Manual NAVIGATING THE TERMINAL MENU The TRACER 2210/3202 menu system can be accessed via the front panel or through terminal menus when connected to the DB-25 terminal interface located on the rear panel of the TRACER 2210 unit. The menu listings and descriptions found in this section refer to the menus as listed when connected through the terminal interface.
TRACER 2210/3202 System Manual Section 5, User Interface Guide Moving through the Menus To do this.. Press this key... Move up to select items U Move down to select items D Edit a selected menu item Enter Cancel an edit Escape Ascend one menu level Escape Session Management Keystrokes To do this.. Press this key... Log into a session Spacebar Refresh the screen To save time, only the portion of the screen that has changed is refreshed.
Section 5, User Interface Guide TRACER 2210/3202 System Manual >STATUS Provides status information for the TRACER 3202 RIU as well as performance statistics for the V.35. STATUS > RSSI RSSI (Received Signal Strength Indicator) is an acronym referring to the relative strength of the signal currently received at the antenna. A high RSSI is desirable for good system performance. RSSI is displayed on the front panel LCD and the terminal menus as a solid bar extending between two brackets.
TRACER 2210/3202 System Manual Section 5, User Interface Guide >CONFIG The Configuration menu is used to set the TRACER 2210/3202 operational configuration, including all of the network interface parameters, the allocation of the DS0s, and the V.35 port parameters. CONFIG > DIU Contains configuration parameters for the TRACER 2210 DIU. CONFIG > DIU > CLOCK SOURCE Configures the clock source for transmission toward the network.
Section 5, User Interface Guide TRACER 2210/3202 System Manual CONFIG > V.35 > V.35 TX CLK Controls the clock used by the TRACER 2210 DIU to accept the transmit (TX) data from the DTE. Most applications will allow for this to be set to INTERNAL. If the cable between the TRACER 2210 DIU and the DTE equipment is long (causing a phase shift in the data) the clock can be selected as INT-INV (Internal/Inverted). This switches the phase of the clock which should compensate for a long cable.
TRACER 2210/3202 System Manual Section 5, User Interface Guide CONFIG > V.35 > DSR Used to control the characteristics of the Data Set Ready (DSR) signal on the V.35 interface. In normal operation DSR is turned off during all testing and when no DS0s are mapped to the V.35 interface. Selecting the FORCE ON setting configures the TRACER 2210 DIU to permanently assert the DSR signal on the V.35 interface. Choices: NORMAL, FORCE ON CONFIG > RADIO Provides operational parameters for the TRACER 3202 RIU.
Section 5, User Interface Guide TRACER 2210/3202 System Manual >UTIL The Utility menu contains display information for the TRACER 2210/3202 system as well as configuration parameters for system settings. UTIL > SOFTWARE REV Displays the current software revision level and the software checksum of the TRACER 2210 DIU. This information will be needed when requesting assistance from ADTRAN Customer service or when updates are needed.
TRACER 2210/3202 System Manual Section 5, User Interface Guide TEST > LOOPBACKS Configures the TRACER 2210 DIU to initiate a particular loopback. Selecting a Far 2210 loopback configures the DIU to loop the far end unit. This will constitute a full system test. Selecting a 2210 To Radio loopback configures the DIU to loop the data stream at the unit back towards the 3202 RIU. This can be used to verify the entire system when the pattern is sent from the far end through the local loopback.
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TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE CONTENTS Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 2210-to-3202 Cabling Errors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Invalid 2210 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Timing Settings . . . . . . . . . . . .
Section 4, Trouble Shooting Guide 1. TRACER 2210/3202 System Manual OVERVIEW In general, system configuration errors fall into 1 of 4 categories: (1) 2210-to-3202 cabling errors (2) Invalid 2210 settings (3) DTE configuration errors (4) RF errors 2. 2210-TO-3202 CABLING ERRORS Ensure that the electrical connection between the cable splices and the terminal block plug on the 2210 is correct, using an ohmmeter. If all 4 conductors are intact, ensure that the pin-out is correct for each connector, i.e.
TRACER 2210/3202 System Manual 4. Section 4, Trouble Shooting Guide INVALID DTE SETTINGS It may be necessary to change certain options on the DTE hardware. Please consult the user’s manual for your particular DTE hardware to ensure proper setup. 5. RF ERRORS RF errors can range anywhere from a non-viable microwave path to loose RF connectors. Non-viable path conditions could be caused by physical obstructions such as buildings, mountainous terrain, trees, etc.
Section 4, Trouble Shooting Guide TRACER 2210/3202 System Manual 2210 to DTE (V.35) Loopback Performs a loopback at the V.35 DTE data interface. All received V.35 data is looped back in the transmit direction toward the DTE equipment. This loopback is useful for diagnosing DTE device configuration and setup. 2210-to-Radio Loopback Performs a loopback at the line interface inside the TRACER 2210 unit directed back toward the host 3202 unit.
TRACER 2210/3202 System Manual 8. Section 4, Trouble Shooting Guide STEP-BY-STEP TROUBLESHOOTING The logical troubleshooting flow presented in this section can be used to set up your TRACER 2210/3202 system, and also to diagnose a previously installed system. Please contact Adtran Technical support at any stage during installation and/or troubleshooting if you require assistance. 9. INSTALLING/TROUBLESHOOTING THE TRACER HARDWARE 1.
Section 4, Trouble Shooting Guide TRACER 2210/3202 System Manual 8. Resolve all RF coaxial cabling errors before proceeding. 9. Attach the RF coaxial cables to a 5.8 GHz attenuator, if possible. If you do not have an attenuator, attach the coaxial cables to the antennas to be used in the permanent installation. If the installation antennas are not available, small, inexpensive dipole or patch antennas can be used for verification purposes.
TRACER 2210/3202 System Manual Section 6, Menu Trees TRACER 2210/3202 Status Menu Tree 1) RSSI 1) STATUS 2) CONFIG 2) FAR RSSI 3) UTIL SES 15 Min/24 Hr 4) TEST ES 15 Min/24 Hr 3) PERFRM REPORTS %AV 15 Min/24 Hr %EF 15 Min/24 Hr RESET PERF CNTRS TRACER 2210/3202 Config Menu Tree INTERNAL 1) 2210 1) CLOCK SOURCE FAR END 1 AUTO 2 DTE 1) STATUS 1) V.35 STEP SIZE 2) V.35 RATE Nx 56/64 2) CONFIG N= 2) V.35 3 56 Kbps 4 64 Kbps 5 6 7 AUTO 3) UTIL 3) V.
Section 6, Menu Trees TRACER 2210/3202 System Manual TRACER 2210/3202 Util Menu Tree REVISION 1) SOFTWARE REV CHECKSUM 1) STATUS 2) REINIT UNIT 2) CONFIG 3) SET PASSCODE (valid range 0000-9999) 3) UTIL 4) KEYPAD LOCK 4) TEST 5) FACT RESTORE UNLOCKED LOCKED TRACER 2210/3202 Test Menu Tree NO LOOPBACK FAR 2210 1) LOOPBACKS 2210 TO RADIO 2210 TO DTE 1) STATUS RADIO CABLE NO PATTERN 2) CONFIG 2) TEST PATTERN QRSS PATTERN 511 PATTERN 3) UTIL 1:8 PATTERN 4) TEST 3) CLR 511 ERRORS 4) INSERT 5
