INSTALLATION GUIDE RADWIN TV WHITE SPACE Release 1.
Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1.1 Scope of This Document...................................................................................................... 1‐1 1.2 RADWIN TV White Space Overview .................................................................................... 1‐1 1.2.1 Radio Units .................................................................................................................. 1-1 1.2.2 Method of Work .......................................................
Appendix A: Wiring Specifications A.1 Scope of this Appendix........................................................................................................ A‐1 A.1 Radio unit‐PoE Cable (HBS and SU)..................................................................................... A‐1 A.2 User Port Connectors.......................................................................................................... A‐2 A.3 DC Power Terminals...........................................................
Chapter 1: Introduction 1.1 Scope of This Document This document shows how to install RADWIN TV White Space radios. For a detailed description of how to configure RADWIN TV White Space radios, see the RADWIN TV White Space Configuration Guide. 1.2 RADWIN TV White Space Overview RADWIN’s TV White Space uses the UHF band (470‐698MHz) to deliver coverage for unserved and underserved rural customers using a Non‐Line‐Of‐Sight (NLoS) solution that can penetrate foliage and challenging terrains.
Radio Units Introduction Figure 1‐1: Base Station radio Figure 1‐2: Base Station with external antenna 255 mm 248 mm Antenna connections GPS SFP “PoE” 75 mm Figure 1‐3: Base Station radio external dimensions • Subscriber Unit ‐ this unit has an integrated antenna. TV White Space Installation Guide Release 1.
Method of Work Introduction Figure 1‐4: Subscriber Unit 325 mm 325 mm 114 mm External connection to PoE Figure 1‐5: Subscriber Unit radio external dimensions 1.2.2 Method of Work The radio units communicate with the service provider and users through PoE devices. The communication protocol for both the service provider and the users is Ethernet.
Management Tools Introduction Figure 1‐6: RADWIN TV White Space Connection Scheme 1.2.3 Management Tools RADWIN Web Interface The Web Interface enables you to carry out unit and/or sector management functions using a Web browser. It may be used to ‐ • • • • • Set or change radio unit parameters in the field Establish a sector Check link parameters and make changes View the link Inventory Inspect the Events logs 1.
What’s New in Release 1.0 » » » » » » Introduction Regulations supported ‐ FCC/ETSI (the product shipped to any given regulatory envi‐ ronment can only support those regulations) Simple to deploy Web Interface for sector management Fully integrated with RADWIN’s family of solutions Separate uplink and downlink configurable Maximum Information Rate (MIR) IP‐67 compliant 1.4 What’s New in Release 1.0 » See the Release Notes for details 1.
Chapter 2: Installation Steps To install and establish a basic connection with a radio unit, carry out the steps shown below. Print out this list, and place a checkmark next to a completed task. Table 2‐1: Installation Check‐List Step Action Page Done? Before deploying at installation site 1. Prepare Laptop page 2‐2 2. Connect Laptop to Radio Unit page 2‐2 3. Update Connectivity Parameters of Radio Unit page 2‐4 4. Check items to be installed page 2‐5 5.
Prepare Laptop Installation Steps 2.1 Prepare Laptop Configure IP address and subnet mask of laptop as follows: • • Control Panel ‐> Network and Internet ‐> Network and Sharing Center ‐> Change Adapter settings ‐> click on Network Interface Card name Properties ‐> Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) ‐> Properties ‐> set IP address to 10.0.0.100 and Subnet mask to 255.255.0 2.
TV White Space HBS Units Installation Steps 2.2.1 TV White Space HBS Units Connect to port labeled ‐> “PoE” Figure 2‐2: PoE port: HBS radio unit 2.2.2 TV White Space SU Units Connect to input port Figure 2‐3: Input port: SU radio unit TV White Space Installation Guide Release 1.
Update Connectivity Parameters of Radio Unit Installation Steps 2.3 Update Connectivity Parameters of Radio Unit 2.3.1 HBS Units 1. If you have not already done so, connect the radio to your PC/network and voltage via its input port. 2. Enter its IP address in a web browser (default value: 10.0.0.120). 3. From the login page, enter username admin and password netwireless. 4. Click the Configure icon 5. From the window that appears, select Management ‐> Network 6.
SU Units Installation Steps 2.3.2 SU Units 1. If you have not already done so, connect the radio to your PC/network and voltage via its input port. 2. Enter its IP address in a web browser (default value: 10.0.0.120). 3. From the login page, enter username admin and password netwireless. 4. Click the Configure icon 5. Select Air Interface ‐> Radio 6. Enter the Sector ID, and if applicable, Channel Bandwidth, then click Save. 7. Select Management ‐> Network 8.
Prepare Tools Installation Steps 2.5 Prepare Tools • • • • • Crimping tool Spanner/wrench 13mm (1/2”) Cable ties Sealing material Waterproofing tape (like Scotch 23) 2.6 Mount the HBS The HBS can be mounted together with its antenna, or separately on its own mount. 2.6.
Mounting the HBS adjacent to its antenna Installation Steps Mount the antenna on a pole using its mounting assembly: Figure 2‐6: Mount HBS/ antenna on pole 2.6.2 Mounting the HBS adjacent to its antenna 2.7 Connect HBS antenna Connect CAT‐5e cables between the HBS and antenna as shown: TV White Space Installation Guide Release 1.
Connect HBS antenna Installation Steps Figure 2‐7: Connect antenna cables ‐ HBS mounted on antenna Figure 2‐8: Connect antenna cables ‐ HBS mounted adjacent to its antenna TV White Space Installation Guide Release 1.
Install SU Mounting Kit Installation Steps 2.8 Install SU Mounting Kit 2.8.1 Standard Mounting Kit Use the standard mounting kit for SU radio units Figure 2‐9: Standard Mounting Kit Contents Tighten all bolts with a torque of 15Nm. The mounting kit can be used on a vertical or horizontal pole or on a wall: Vertical Pole page 2‐10 Horizontal Pole page 2‐12 Wall page 2‐12 TV White Space Installation Guide Release 1.
Vertical Pole Installation Steps 2.8.2 Vertical Pole The mounting kit can be used on a thin, medium, or thick pole. Thin Pole Dia. 3/4 ‐1 1/2 page 2‐10 Medium Pole Dia. 2 ‐ 3 page 2‐11 Thick Pole Dia. > 3 page 2‐11 Thin Pole 1. Diameter 3/4 to 1 1/2: Position the pole clamp as shown in the following figures. Do not tighten the bolts all the way. Figure 2‐10: Connect Pole Clamp to Radio Holder Figure 2‐11: Partially tighten bolts 2.
Vertical Pole Installation Steps Medium Pole 1. Diameter 2 to 3: Position the pole clamp as shown in the following figures. Do not tighten the bolts all the way. Figure 2‐14: Connect Pole Clamp to Radio Holder Figure 2‐15: Tighten bolts 2. Place this “unit” on the pole where you want to mount the device. Once it is in place, rotate the pole clamp as shown, then tighten both bolts. Figure 2‐16: Rotate Clamp Figure 2‐17: Completely tighten bolts Thick Pole 1.
Horizontal Pole Installation Steps 2.8.3 Horizontal Pole Installing the mounting kit on a horizontal pole is done in a similar manner to that on a vertical pole (thin, medium, or thick sizes): Figure 2‐19: Mounting Kit on a horizontal pole 2.8.4 Wall Use two mounting screws (not included) appropriate for the type of wall to install the mounting kit on a wall. Make sure you use the indicated holes. The pole clamp is not needed.
Mounting the SU Installation Steps 2.9 Mounting the SU SU radios use the standard mounting kit as shown in Figure 2‐21: Figure 2‐21: Mounted SU radio unit 2.10 Ground Radio Unit Connect a ground cable to the indicated ground connection on the radio unit as shown in the sections below: 2.10.1 HBS Units Figure 2‐22: Ground: HBS radio unit TV White Space Installation Guide Release 1.
SU Units Installation Steps 2.10.2 SU Units Figure 2‐23: Ground: SU radio unit 2.11 Mounting the Lightning Protection Units • • • • We recommend using two lightning protection units (LPUs) for each radio unit installa‐ tion: One near the radio unit and one near the PoE. The LPU can be mounted on a pole. Make sure the LPU is oriented with the cable glands oriented towards the bottom. Mount one LPU near the radio unit, and the second near the PoE: TV White Space Installation Guide Release 1.
Mounting the Lightning Protection Units Installation Steps 1. Insert the metal band through the slots on the LPU as shown: 2. Tighten the metal band. 3. Connect the grounding lug to a ground source. 4. Remove the cable glands, and thread the CAT‐5e cables through them: TV White Space Installation Guide Release 1.
Mounting the Lightning Protection Units Installation Steps 5. Connect the cables to the LPU’s sockets, and the glands around the cables as shown: 6. Route one CAT‐5e cable up to the radio unit, and the other down to the PoE (via the lower LPU). An LPU installed on a pole is shown below: TV White Space Installation Guide Release 1.
Waterproofing Installation Steps 2.12 Waterproofing Protect all outdoor connections from rain, dust, moisture and salt by taping the cable/gland connection with an appropriate sealant tape. We recommend using ScotchTM 23 splicing tape or similar. Figure 2‐24: Sealant tape Add tape as shown below. TV White Space Installation Guide Release 1.
Connect Radio (External Connections) Installation Steps Figure 2‐25: Applying sealant tape to an external connection 2.13 Connect Radio (External Connections) 2.13.1 HBS Units 1. Connect a CAT‐5e cable to the input port of the radio as shown: Figure 2‐26: Input port: HBS unit (connection label: “PoE”) TV White Space Installation Guide Release 1.
SU Units Installation Steps 2.13.2 SU Units Figure 2‐27: Input port: SU unit 2. Add sealant tape to the connections (see "Waterproofing" on page 2‐17.) 3. Route the CAT‐5e and ground cables down from the radio to a PoE via 2 LPUs: one near the radio, one near the PoE. Fasten CAT‐5e cable connections with a cable gland, add sealant tape. 4. Connect ground cable to ground. 5. Perform final connections via a PoE, depending on the type of PoE you are using, as follows: Indoor PoE a.
Request (and receive) permitted frequencies Installation Steps • From the NOC: Keep the PoE connected to the LAN. 2. From a command line, ping radio using radio’s IP address. 2.15 Request (and receive) permitted frequencies • Make sure the HBS is connected to the internet Repeat the following for each radio unit (both the HBS and each SU): 1. Note your precise latitude and longitude and the height from the ground of the unit.
Align SU Unit Installation Steps 5. You will see the blue Activate button enabled. Click it to start the Activation process. 6. Enter the parameters as requested in the windows that appear, and click Next when you are ready to move to the next one. 7. When you are finished, click the Activate button. 8. The main window will display a brief message saying the action was completed successfully, and after a few moments, the unit will be activated. 2.17 Align SU Unit 1.
Align SU Unit Installation Steps Figure 2‐28: Swivel horizontally Figure 2‐29: Swivel vertically TV White Space Installation Guide Release 1.
Align SU Unit Installation Steps Figure 2‐30: Tighten bolt If you have not done so already, request permitted frequencies for the SU. This is done via the HBS. The HBS will not transmit to an SU any traffic on a frequency that has not been approved for that specific SU. TV White Space Installation Guide Release 1.
Chapter 3: Safety Practices and Provisions 3.1 Scope of this Chapter This chapter describes various safety practices. 3.1.1 Preventing Overexposure to RF Energy To protect against overexposure to RF energy, install the radio units so as to provide and maintain minimal separation distances from all persons. When the system is operational, avoid standing directly in front of the antenna. Strong RF fields are present when the transmitter is on.
General Safety Practices and Provisions 3.1.
Appendix A: Wiring Specifications A.1 Scope of this Appendix This appendix shows wiring specifications for the HBS and SU. A.1 Radio unit‐PoE Cable (HBS and SU) The radio unit‐PoE cable is shielded/outdoor class CAT‐5e, 4 twisted‐pair 24 AWG terminated with RJ‐45 connectors on both ends. A cable gland on the radio unit side provides hermetic sealing.
Scope of this Appendix Table A‐2: LAN‐GbE PoE RJ‐45 Connector Pinout Function Color PoE LAN TxRx A White/Green 1 1 TxRx A Green 2 2 TxRx B White/Orange 3 3 TxRx B Orange 6 6 TxRx C & Power(+) Blue 4 4 TxRx C & Power(+) White/Blue 5 5 TxRx D & Power(‐) White/Brown 7 7 TxRx D & Power(‐) Brown 8 8 A.2 User Port Connectors A.2.1 LAN Port The LAN 10/100BaseT interface terminates in an 8‐pin RJ‐45 connector, wired in accordance to Table A‐3.
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Appendix B: About Antennas B.1 Scope of this Appendix This appendix provides some basic information and considerations regarding antennas and what you need to take into account when configuring antenna parameters. B.1 Antenna Issues The choice of Tx Power, antenna gain and cable loss (between the radio and the antenna) determines the EIRP and is affected by such considerations as radio limitations and regulatory restrictions.
Scope of this Appendix For example with a dual antenna RADWIN TV White Space can transmit at modulation of 64QAM and FEC of 5/6 and get an air rate of 130 Mbps, compared to 65 Mbps with single antenna. To work in this mode, each antenna port must be connected to an antenna, the RSS level in both receivers should be balanced and a minimal separation between the antennas must be maintained. (For example, by using dual polarization antennas a cross polarization separation is attained).
Scope of this Appendix B.2.3 Single at One Site, Dual Antennas at the Other In this mode one of the sites uses the ODU with a single antenna while the other site uses the ODU with a dual antenna. The advantages in this mode in comparison to using a single antenna in both sites are doubled total Tx Power and additional polarization and/or space diversity (depending on the polarization of installed antennas). The air rates used in this mode are same as when using single antennas in both sites.
Scope of this Appendix Then, the following relationship must be satisfied: maxAvailableTxPower min(maxRegEIRP – AntennaGain + CableLoss maxRegTxPower) ... (*) The Tx Power (per radio) indicates the power of each radio inside the ODU and is used for Link Budget Calculations. The Tx Power (System) shows the total transmission power of the ODU and is used to calculate the EIRP according to regulations. • The Max EIRP level will be automatically set according to the selected band and regulation.
Appendix C: Terminology Table C‐1: Terminology (Sheet 1 of 4) Term Description Assured throughput Actual number of timeslots allocated to a radio unit. ACS Automatic Channel Selection. Option that instructs the radio to choose which frequency to use. Enabling or disabling this option has various ramifications as shown in the documentation.
Table C‐1: Terminology (Sheet 2 of 4) Term Description Diversity A technique by which the reliability of a radio link is increased using multiple transmitting and receiving antennas, transmitting the same signal on all antennas.
Table C‐1: Terminology (Sheet 3 of 4) Term Description MD5 Message digest algorithm: an authentication type for SNMPv3 connections. MIMO Multiple In, Multiple Out. A technique by which the capacity of a radio link is increased using multiple transmitting and receiving antennas, transmitting a different signal on all antennas. MIR Maximum Information Rate Mobile (HSU) A “mobile” HSU can move from location to location and provide service while it moves or when it is stationary.
Table C‐1: Terminology (Sheet 4 of 4) Term Description Sync E or SyncE Synchronous Ethernet: A standard of communication for ethernet that provides a synchronization signal to network elements that need such a signal. TBS Transportation Base Station. Similar to an HBS or BS, but used with high‐speed transportation applications. TDWR Terminal Doppler Weather Radar: a type of radar station used in the U.S. and other countries for weather reporting.
Appendix D: Certified Antennas D.1 For Deployment in U.S. Radio devices that bear the following FCC/IC IDs refer to Table D‐1 below: FCC ID: Q3K‐500TVWSBS for HBS FCC ID: Q3K‐500TVWSSU for HSU Only the antennas shown in the tables below or antennas of the same type with lower gain are approved for use in this system. The antennas must be installed so as to provide a minimum separation distance from bystanders as specified in the tables below: Table D‐1: Frequency Band 470‐698 MHz Cat. No.
For Deployment in EU Member States a. Including 0.3 dB feeder loss TV White Space Installation Guide Release 1.
Regulatory Compliance General Note This system has achieved Type Approval in various countries around the world. This means that the system has been tested against various local technical regulations and found to comply. The frequency bands in which the system operates may be “unlicensed” and in these bands, the system can be used provided it does not cause interference. For information on the restrictions on putting the device into service please contact your national telecommunication authorities.
Frequency Band 470‐698 MHz Cat. No. Type Gain (dBi) Not applicable Integrated for SU 8.0 RW‐9061‐0407 Base Station 12.5a Dir BW Tx Power per chain (dBm) Min. Safe Distance (cm) 75o 21 20 90o 22 30 a. Including 0.3 dB feeder loss It is the responsibility of the installer to ensure that when using the outdoor antenna kits in the United States (or where FCC rules apply), only those antennas certified with the product are used.
• • Where Outdoor units are configurable by software to Tx power val‐ ues other than those for which the product is certified, it is the responsibility of the Professional Installer to restrict the Tx power to the certified limits. This product was tested with special accessories ‐ indoor unit (IDU or PoE), FTP CAT‐5e shielded cable with sealing gasket, 10 AWG ground‐ ing cable ‐ which must be used with the unit to insure compliance.
Under regulatory environments supporting other than FCC rules: Where Outdoor units are configurable by software to Tx power values other than those for which the product is certified, it is the responsibility of the Professional Installer to restrict the Tx power to the certified limits. This product was tested with special accessories indoor unit (IDU or PoE), FTP CAT‐5e shielded cable with sealing gasket, 10 AWG grounding cable ‐ which must be used with the unit to insure compliance.
Unregulated In countries where the radio is not regulated the equipment can be operated in any regulation configuration, best results will be obtained using Universal regulation configuration. Safety Practices Applicable requirements of National Electrical Code (NEC), NFPA 70; and the National Electrical Safety Code, ANSI/IEEE C2, must be considered during installation. NOTES: 1.
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RADWIN TV White Space User Handbook Notice This handbook contains information that is proprietary to RADWIN Ltd (RADWIN hereafter). No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form whatsoever without prior written approval by RADWIN.
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