Quick Installation Guide IC: 8855A‐CFIP24 FCC: W9Z‐CFIP‐24 The SAF FREEMILE Series Full Outdoor Unit Installation Manual • Rev. 0.2 • Software version 1.
IC Notice 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.
FCC Notice This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Federal Communication Commision Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Table of Contents 1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 5 1.1 1.2 1.2.1 1.2.2 2 List of Abbreviations ................................................................................................................................. 5 Safety Precautions ....................................................................................................................................
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TCP/IP – Internet Protocol Suite (Transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protocol) Tx – Transmission 1.2 – – – Safety Precautions Installation and service must be done by personnel having appropriate technical training and experience necessary to be aware of hazards during installation and/or service. The installation and/or service must be done under measures to minimize any danger to the involved person or any other person. Use the necessary safety devices when working on or around the mast.
Table 1.1: ICNIRP Reference levels within the frequency range 24 GHz Frequency range Exposure characteristics occupational 45cm general public 100cm 24GHz Equivalent plane wave power density Seq (W/m2) Average time period 50 10 68/f1.05 (f in GHz) 68/f1.05 (f in GHz) (min) Note: For pulsed signals it is suggested that the peak equivalent plane wave power density, as averaged over the pulse width, does not exceed 1000 times the Seq exposure levels given in the table.
2 Getting Started 2.1.1 Unpacking and Inventory There are two types of packages, ‐ the box for transportation and the commercial package. SAF FreeMile FODUs are packed in commercial packages whereas commercial boxes are packed in transportation boxes. Transportation package for two SAF FreeMile FODUs contains two trading packages for SAF FreeMile FODU. 2.1.2 Contents of Transportation Package for SAF FreeMile FODU link – – – – – – SAF FreeMile Full Outdoor Unit, 2 pcs. Sealing for RJ45 connectors, 1 pcs.
2.2 Labels 2.2.1 SAF FreeMile FODU Label The label can be found on the front side of the unit. The label contains the following information (see the sample in the picture below): – – – – Model name (“FreeMile-xx”), where xx stands for frequency band: SAF FreeMile‐24 for 24GHz FreeMile FODU Product Number (Z24FEE01L): product number contains information of the band side (L, H) in which SAF FreeMile FODU operates. Unit Serial Number (325570100003); the serial number uniquely identifies SAF FreeMile FODU.
3 Installing SAF FreeMile Full Outdoor Unit (FODU) radio link The installation of SAF FreeMile FODU link involves the following steps: 3.1. Initial equipment setup at the customer’s premises – Unpack all equipment; – Visually investigate the equipment; – Prepare necessary cables and tools; 3.2. Polarization Considerations The position of the SAF FreeMile FODU determines the polarization of the radio signal. The label can be used as the indicator, see Figure 4. Figure 3.
3.3. Attaching SAF FreeMile Full Outdoor Unit to Antenna Figure 4. Attaching SAF FreeMile Full Outdoor Unit to Antenna Fig. 4(1). Attach antenna to the angle of mounting bracket using only one screw (in the picture above). For two opposite screws both washers should be taken out. Fig. 4(2). Connect lockings using screws. Make sure lockings can be turned. Note that washers shouldn’t be used. Fig. 4(3). Attach FODU to the antenna. Use guidance pins to choose required polarization.
Fig. 4(6). Fasten mount to the mast. Note that U‐type alignment bolt should be placed below the structure as shown in figure! Fig. 4(7). Attach angle to the mounting bracket according to U‐shaped notch as shown in the picture above. Fig. 4(8). Finished antenna and FODU mounting to the mast. Fig. 4(9). Attach grounding cable to fourth screw on antenna which is unused. Grounding cable should be connected to ground circuit and accordingly fixed. (!) Mounting locks may differ from the ones shown in the image.
Fig. 5(3). Stick the rubber gasket on the connector. Fig. 5(4). Plug RJ45 connector into the Ethernet socket. Fig. 5(5). Fix the connector to the socket with screw. Note that cable sealing screw is still not fixed at this moment. Fig. 5(6). Push the RJ45 connector into the socket by pushing the cable and at the same time seal and fix the cable using cable sealing screw. Fig. 5(7). Assembled cable. Fix the cable to the mast as close as possible to FODU.
First step is to choose your antenna size (30 or 60cm) in Main page „Radio configuration”. Press „Apply” button. Note that “Apply for local and remote” button will not operate until microwave link is established.
After the AGC voltages have been peaked on both ends of the link, observe the RSL indicated in Web management window. Ensure that the RSL is within +/‐ 2dB of calculated RSL. 3.6.3. RSSI Readings To aid in the antenna alignment process, the following chart and table shows typical relationship of the RSL (Rx level) vs. RSSI port output voltage (RSSI – Received Signal Strength Indicator). The evaluated Rx level has the error +/‐2 dBm. The SAF FreeMile Quick Installation Guide • Rev. 1.
If everything was configured correct and RSL after antenna alignment at both sites complies with pre‐ calculated RSL, you will see a screen similar to this (without alarm indications): Figure 6. Web Interface ‐ main page Otherwise please refer to “The SAF FreeMile Series Full Outdoor Unit Technical Description and Configuration Guide” or contact SAF Tehnika JSC support team techsupport@saftehnika.
