3.1. General This chapter explains how to install and set up the FibeAir 1500 system. For best results, perform all operations in the sequence in which they are presented in this chapter. 3.2. Unpacking Equipment The FibeAir 1500 is shipped in 5 crates. Upon delivery, make sure that the following items are included: ■ Two indoor units and accessories ■ Two outdoor units ■ Two antennas and pole mounts ■ One user manual ■ One management software (CD).
Chapter 3. Installation 3.4. FibeAir 1500 Installation & Operation Manual Before Installing the ODU WATCH FOR WIRES! Installation of this product near power lines is dangerous. For your own safety, follow these important safety rules. DANGER ■ Perform as many assembly functions as possible on the ground. ■ Watch out for overhead power lines. Check the distance to the power lines before starting installation. ■ Do not use metal ladders.
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Chapter 3. Installation 3.6. FibeAir 1500 Installation & Operation Manual Suggested Pole Installation The antenna can be installed on a ground tube, roof, or wall mount. The ground tube or roof/wall mount should be assembled and in place before installing the antenna mount. Figure 3-1 Calculating Required Pipe Diameters Use the following table to determine the pipe diameters: Table 3-1 Wind Loading 1 ft. (30 cm) 2 - 21/2 ft. (60 - 75 cm) 4 ft.
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Chapter 3. Installation 3.8. FibeAir 1500 Installation & Operation Manual Installing the IDU - Rack Mount Assembly The IDU may be installed in a 19" rack (1U) using the rack mount kit. The mount braces are attached to each side of the IDU using the three holes on each side. To attach the rack mount to the IDU follow these steps: Figure 3-2 Rack Mount Assembly 1. Attach mount braces to each side of the IDU, and using the screws supplied attach them to the holes in the IDU side panel (see illustration).
FibeAir 1500 Installation & Operation Manual 3.9. Chapter 3. Installation Installation Instructions 3.9.1. IDU Power On 1. Turn the IDU power switch to ON.
Chapter 3. Installation FibeAir 1500 Installation & Operation Manual 3.9.4. Installing the GiganetView Management Software 1. Insert the “GiganetView” CD into your CD drive. 2. Via Windows Explorer or the File Manager, double-click on the “setup.exe” file. The installation program begins installation. 3. Follow the instructions displayed. The full installation procedures are included in the Appendix A. Note The recommended resolution is 1024 x 768. 3.9.5. Connecting to the Ethernet Port 1.
FibeAir 1500 Installation & Operation Manual Chapter 3. Installation 3.9.8. Setting the Baud Rate (for serial connections) 1. Double-click on the My Computer icon of the Windows Program Manager. My Computer window is displayed. Figure 3-4 The My Computer Window 2. Double-click on Dial-Up Networking. The Dial-Up Networking window is displayed. 3. On the icon, which was added after performing the steps detailed in Appendix A.
Chapter 3. Installation FibeAir 1500 Installation & Operation Manual 3.9.9. Connecting to the IDU using the serial port 1. Double-click on the icon which was added after performing the steps detailed in Appendix A (My Computer½Dial-up Networking). The Connect To window is displayed. Figure 3-5 The Connect To Window Note At this time, there is no importance to the values of fields in the Connect To window. 2. Click Connect. The Terminal window is displayed. Figure 3- 6 The Terminal Screen Window 3.
FibeAir 1500 Installation & Operation Manual Chapter 3. Installation Figure 3-7 RunEnv Paramaters Window 5. In the RunEnv Parameters window, leave the Window Name field unchanged. 6. In the Agent Address field, enter the IP address of the FibeAir 1500 serial port. 7. Leave the Protocol field unchanged. 8. In the Read Community field, enter the Read community. The default value is public. 9. In the Write Community field, enter the Write community. The default value is netman. 10.
Chapter 3. Installation FibeAir 1500 Installation & Operation Manual 3.9.10. Setting Local Tx Frequency Channel If the Tx frequency was previously defined using the Hyperterminal, use this screen only to verify that the correct frequency was set. 1. Select Configuration ½ Set frequency. The Frequency Plan window is displayed.
FibeAir 1500 Installation & Operation Manual Chapter 3. Installation 5. Click Apply. The settings are saved in the IDU configuration. From this point on, the ODU is set to the desired frequency. 6. Click Cancel to close the window. The Frequency Plan window is closed and you are returned to the Work Area window. 3.9.11.
Chapter 3. Installation Note FibeAir 1500 Installation & Operation Manual Since there is no connection with the remote terminal, you can change only Local Unit parameters at this stage. 2. In the top of the window, select the diameter of the Local Antenna from the drop-down list (1, 2, 3, 4, or 6 foot). The default value is 1 foot. 3. In the top center of the window, select the distance using the buttons. 4.
FibeAir 1500 Installation & Operation Manual Chapter 3. Installation 3.9.13. Installing a One Foot Antenna Assembly For site requirements and pole installation, refer to sections 3.3 and 3.6. 3.9.13.1. General The following figure shows a one foot antenna mounted on a pole. Figure 3-11 A Mounted One Foot Antenna Revision 2.
Chapter 3. Installation FibeAir 1500 Installation & Operation Manual One Foot Antenna Assembly − Installation Instruction 3.9.13.2. Warning It is important to mount the antenna exactly as described in this installation instruction. Giganet disclaims any responsibility for the result of improper or unsafe installation. These installation instructions have been written for qualified, skilled personnel. Refer to the following figure, while performing the installation instructions given.
FibeAir 1500 Installation & Operation Manual Chapter 3. Installation 1. Place U bolt (A) and safety collar (B) around the pole at the desired height, connect them and tighten in place at a 90° angle to the opposing site direction. (B) (A) Safety collar U bolt Place around pole desired height and tighten Figure 3-13 Antenna Assembly (cont.) Note Revision 2.
Chapter 3. Installation FibeAir 1500 Installation & Operation Manual 2. Connect (C) to (D) at the approximate elevation needed to face the opposing ODU (determined by the bolts fastened to part (C)). Connect (C) to (D) (D) Set angle before tightening bolts to determine elevation (C) Tighten after desired elevation angle is set Figure 3-14 Antenna Assembly (cont.) 3-18 Installation Instructions Revision 2.
FibeAir 1500 Installation & Operation Manual Chapter 3. Installation 3. Place the assembly constructed above ((C) and (D)) and U bolt (E) around the pole on the safety assembly (attached in Step 1) and connect the two. Before doing this, make sure that the elevation spindle (F) is in hole (G) and loosen the screws on both sides to grant freedom of movement.
Chapter 3. Installation FibeAir 1500 Installation & Operation Manual antenna (H) (I) attach antenna (H) to mount (I) attach to antenna mount (I) Figure 3-17 Antenna Assembly (cont.) Make sure to install the antenna with the drain plug side up as shown in the following figure. Drain plug Drain hole at the bottom of the reflector Figure 3-18 Correct Orientation of Antenna 5. Roughly align the antenna with the opposing site.
FibeAir 1500 Installation & Operation Manual Tip Chapter 3. Installation It is sometimes difficult to identify the opposing site. For this reason, it is sometimes helpful to have someone at the opposing site use a reflecting device, such as a hand-held mirror, to reflect sunshine towards you. The Giganet optical viewfinder can help in initial antenna alignment. 6. Insert the azimuth spindle (J) into hole (K) and tighten in place. Bolts M8 x 30 Washers 8.
Chapter 3. Installation FibeAir 1500 Installation & Operation Manual (L) Rubber O-ring attach ODU to mount using 4 latches Figure 3-20 Antenna Assembly (cont.) 9. Connect the coaxial cable between the IDU and ODU using the N-Type connector on the IDU and the ODU. 10. Make sure that the fittings and the coax cable are clean and dry. 11. Peel approximately 6 inches of COAX-SEAL from the paper backing. 12. Wrap isolation tape over the coax cover.
FibeAir 1500 Installation & Operation Manual Chapter 3. Installation Figure 3- 22 Step 4 14. If more COAX-SEAL is necessary to complete seal, simply cut the needed amount and add to existing COAX-SEAL, molding and press into the other material. COAX-SEAL adheres to itself with slight pressure. Carefully inspect seal to make certain that all joints are covered Tip Connect and disconnect the IDU from the ODU only when power is off. 15. Turn the IDU power switch to ON.
Chapter 3. Installation FibeAir 1500 Installation & Operation Manual If no tone is heard, the initial alignment is not satisfactory. It is recommended to use the Giganet’s optical viewfinder for initial alignment. In this case, loosen the azimuth bolts, adjust azimuth and tighten in the position where the highest tone is heard. If this does not help, adjust elevation and then azimuth. See directions below. Tip 3.9.14.1.
FibeAir 1500 Installation & Operation Manual Chapter 3. Installation Figure 3-24 Adjusting Elevation - One Foot Antenna 16. Once you attain the highest audible tone, disconnect the BNC headset adapter. This completes initial alignment of the system. Revision 2.
Chapter 3. Installation FibeAir 1500 Installation & Operation Manual 3.10. Two Foot Antenna Assembly 3.10.1. Installing a Two Foot Antenna Assembly For site requirements and pole installation, refer to sections 3.3 and 3.6. 3.10.1.1. General The following figure shows a two-foot antenna mounted on a pole. Figure 3- 25 A Mounted Two Foot Antenna Two Foot Antenna Assembly − Installation Instruction 3.10.1.2.
FibeAir 1500 Installation & Operation Manual Chapter 3. Installation Perform the installation instructions according to the following figure. Drain plug ELEVATION spindle M8 x 90 2 brass nuts M8 2 spherical washers C 8.4 2 conical seats D 9.6 2 U bolts M10 with: 2 washers 10.5 Ø 30 4 nuts M10 8 screws B 4.2 Bolt M8 x 30 Washer 8.4 SL nut M8 Bolt M10 x 40 4 screws M5 4 washers 5.3 Ø 15 Bolt M10 x 40 Washer 10.5 Ø 30 Safety collar * U bolt M10 2 washers 10.
Chapter 3. Installation FibeAir 1500 Installation & Operation Manual 1. Place U bolt (A) and safety collar (B) around the pole at the desired height, connect them and tighten in place at a 90° angle to the opposing site. (B) (A) Safety collar U bolt Place around pole desired height and tighten Figure 3-27 Antenna Assembly - Two Foot Antenna (cont.) Note 3-28 The safety assembly installed above ((A) and (B)) is used to support the antenna mount during installation and antenna alignment.
FibeAir 1500 Installation & Operation Manual Chapter 3. Installation 2. Place part (C) and U bolts (D) and (E) around pole on the safety collar and tighten it. Figure 3-28 Antenna Assembly - Two Foot Antenna (cont.) Revision 2.
Chapter 3. Installation FibeAir 1500 Installation & Operation Manual 3. Connect part (F) to part (C). Before tightening the two parts together, set the approximate elevation angle of part (F). connect and tighten (C) (F) set approximate elevation angle and then tighten nuts and bolts Figure 3- 29 Antenna Assembly - Two Foot Antenna (cont.) 3-30 Installation Instructions Revision 2.
FibeAir 1500 Installation & Operation Manual Chapter 3. Installation 4. Insert spindle (G) into hole (H) and connect spindle (G) to (I).Attach the antenna to the antenna mount (H). ELEVATION spindle M8 x 90 2 brass nuts M8 2 spherical washers C 8.4 2 conical seats D 9.6 Drain plug 2 U bolts M10 with: 2 washers 10.5 Ø 30 4 nuts M10 8 screws B 4.2 (H) (G) 4 screws M5 * Safety collar and AZIMUTH spindle (on request) (I) Bolt M8 x 30 washer 8.4 Sl nut M8 Safety collar * U bolt M10 2 washers 10.
Chapter 3. Installation FibeAir 1500 Installation & Operation Manual Make sure to install the antenna with the drain plug side up as shown in the following figure. Figure 3-31 Correct Orientation of Antenna 5. Roughly align the antenna with the opposing site. This may be done by eyesight, using a compass or with the Giganet optical viewfinder. Tip It is sometimes difficult to identify the opposing site.
FibeAir 1500 Installation & Operation Manual Chapter 3. Installation Rubber O-Ring Figure 3-32 Attaching the ODU to the Mount Assembly 7. Connect the coaxial cable between the IDU and ODU using the N-Type connectors on the IDU and the ODU. Tip Connect and disconnect the IDU from the ODU only when power is off. 8. Turn the power switch on the IDU to ON.
Chapter 3. Installation FibeAir 1500 Installation & Operation Manual 3.10.2. Initial Antenna Alignment − Using the Headset If a tone is heard, your initial alignment is OK. Now you can adjust the aim to find the highest tone pitch and proceed to the final alignment as described in section 3.9.18. If no tone is heard, the initial alignment is not satisfactory. It is recommended to use the mechanical aim for initial alignment.
FibeAir 1500 Installation & Operation Manual Chapter 3. Installation Loosen nuts Loosen nuts and adjust elevation Figure 3-34 Adjusting Elevation - Two Foot Antenna 11. Once you attain the highest audible tone, disconnect the BNC headset adapter. This completes the initial alignment of the system. 3.10.3.
Chapter 3. Installation FibeAir 1500 Installation & Operation Manual Figure 3-35 Antenna Alignment − Main and Side Lobes 1. Connect a DVM (Digital Voltmeter) - BNC adapter to the ODU. 2. Set the DVM to 2 VDC. 3. Turn the DVM on. The reading on the DVM indicates receive signal level. For example, if -1.44V is displayed, receive signal level is -44 dBm. 4. Compare the value displayed on the DVM to the expected value determined in section 3.9.11, step 2. 5.
FibeAir 1500 Installation & Operation Manual Chapter 3. Installation 2. Make sure that the fittings and the coax cable are clean and dry. 3. Peel approximately 6 inches of COAX-SEAL from the paper backing. 4. Wrap isolation tape over the coax cover. Start winding from coax cover towards fitting with one half overlap with each winding making sure all joints are well covered. Figure 3-36 Steps 1, 2 & 3 5.
Chapter 3. Installation FibeAir 1500 Installation & Operation Manual 3.10.5. Safety and Grounding The pole, antenna mount assembly and feed cables must be grounded in accordance with current national and local electric codes to protect from surges due to nearby lightning strikes. The following figure illustrates a typical grounding method. Clamps that provide a solid connection between ground wire and ground source should be used.
FibeAir 1500 Installation & Operation Manual Chapter 3. Installation 3.11. Installation Verification 3.11.1. Using the Headset and Buzzer Connect a headset to the headset connector on the IDU (both sides), verify communications and test the buzzer (also on IDU front panel). Note that to use the headset, the Engineering Order Wire option must be set to active. The Engineering Order Wire is an audio connection between the two indoor units. 3.11.1.1.
Chapter 3. Installation FibeAir 1500 Installation & Operation Manual 3.11.2. Checking the Frequency Plan 1. Enter the Management software and select Configuration ½ Set frequency. The Frequency Plan window is displayed. Figure 3-40 Frequency Plan Window 2. Verify that the lightning bolt between the two ODU images is displayed in green. 3-40 Installation Verification Revision 2.
FibeAir 1500 Installation & Operation Manual Chapter 3. Installation 3.11.3. Checking the ODU Configuration 1. Select Configuration ½ ODU. The ODU Configuration window is displayed. Figure 3-41 ODU Configuration Window 2. Verify that the remote side of the ODU Configuration window is active (values can be changed). 3. Verify that the Monitored Rx displayed is as previously measured by the DVM (Unfaded RSL).