Invisible FiberTM Unit Installation Guide for 28 GHz 100 Mbps Internet Applications This is a released version of this book. This PDF is for Internal Use Only and is not to be printed and distributed - OR - distributed electronically to anyone outside Triton Network Systems. Only the official hardcopy and electronic (PDFs on CD-ROMs) book products are to be distributed outside Triton Network Systems. Book products can be ordered externally through the Triton Network Systems Sales Order Entry System.
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Contents Contents ............................................................................................. iii List of Figures ................................................................................... vii List of Tables ..................................................................................... ix About This Book ............................................................................... xi Purpose of This Book ...................................................................
Risque de lésions corporelles provoquées par les câbles à fibres optiques .............................................................................................xxii Risque de lésions corporelles provoquées par l’exposition de l’énergie radiofréquences ..........................................................................................xxiii Autres risques des lésions corporelles .......................................................xxiii Risque d’interruption de service ........................
Mounting the IFU Bracket ...........................................................................3-7 Installing Power Cables .........................................................................3-9 IFU Power Cable Test .........................................................................3-11 Installing the Alarm Cable ..................................................................3-13 Installing the Fiber Optic Cable ..........................................................
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List of Figures Figure 1-1. 100 Mbps Internet Fiber Optic Cable Configuration ...........1-4 Figure 2-1. IFU Lifting Guideline ..........................................................2-3 Figure 2-2. IFU Power Cable Hookup ...................................................2-4 Figure 2-3. Power Test Setup .................................................................2-4 Figure 2-4. IFU Configuration Setup .....................................................2-6 Figure 3-1.
viii Figure 5-3. IFU Packaging Materials .....................................................5-6 Figure 5-4. IFU Preparation ...................................................................5-6 Figure 5-5. Positioning the IFU ..............................................................5-7 Figure 5-6. Inserting the Radome Protector Sleeve ................................5-7 Figure 5-7. Placing the Protective Cover ...............................................5-8 Figure 5-8.
List of Tables Table 2-1. Typical IFU Configuration Parts List ..................................2-1 Table 3-1. Site Installation Tools ..........................................................3-2 Table 3-2. Site Installation Parts (for two IFUs) ...................................3-2 Table 3-3. Typical Power Cable Wiring .............................................3-10 Table 3-4. Typical Alarm Surge Suppressor Panel Input Wiring .......3-14 Table 3-5.
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About This Book The Triton Network Systems, Inc., 28 GHz Invisible Fiber™ unit (IFU) delivers high bandwidth, high-speed traffic through a wireless transport. IFUs are configured at the factory to work with Fast Ethernet or SONET applications. This book describes the 100 Mbps Internet application for the IFU. Purpose of This Book This book describes how to: Configure IFUs Perform preparatory (prior to installation) operations on an IFU, such as downloading attributes.
Format of This Book This book contains: Book Unit Description Warnings and Safety Guidelines on page xv Provides a list of all warning, danger, and caution messages related to working with IFUs. Chapter 1, Installation Overview Describes a typical IFU installation, the types of cables used, and power requirements. Chapter 2, Staging Procedure Provides the procedures to perform before installing the IFU. Chapter 3, Installation Procedures Provides the component installation procedures.
Contacting Triton Network Systems, Inc. Direct any questions to your project liaison or: Triton Network Systems, Inc. Technical Assistance Center (TAC) 8529 SouthPark Circle Orlando, FL 32819 Telephone - Domestic, Toll-free: 1-877-6TRITON (1-877-687-4866) Telephone - International: +1-407-903-2070 E-Mail: support@triton-network.com FAX: +1-407-903-0995 28 GHz 100 Mbps Internet IFU Installation - R1.
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Warnings and Safety Guidelines Conventions The following list identifies the warning and caution graphic symbols used in this guide: Risk of Personal Injury from Electrical Shock This symbol indicates a risk of personal injury due to an electrical shock. Risk of Personal Injury from Fiber Optics This symbol indicates a risk of personal injury from fiber optic cable laser radiation.
Risk of Personal Injury from Electrical Shock DANGER – HIGH CURRENT HAZARD: Do not turn on power before reading the Triton Network Systems’ product documentation. This device has a – 48 Vdc (5.0 amps operating peak per feed) direct current input. DANGER – HIGH CURRENT HAZARD: Ensure that the – 48 Vdc power source is set to the OFF position before beginning the installation procedures for the Invisible Fiber™ unit.
WARNING – RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY: To comply with FCC and Health Canada RF exposure requirements, a minimum separation distance of 40 feet in front of the Invisible FiberTM unit is required between this antenna and all persons while the transmitter is ON. The radio transmitter is ON when the red light indicator on the back side of the radio enclosure is illuminated. Observe RF energy exposure safety limits, applicable rules, and service interruption cautions in the product manuals.
Risk of Service Interruption CAUTION: Handle the Invisible Fiber™ unit with care to avoid equipment damage. CAUTION: Ensure the outside optical fiber connectors are environmentally protected. Failure to do so may cause contamination of the fiber surfaces. CAUTION: The Invisible Fiber™ unit contains no owner or user serviceable parts. Opening the radio unit or tampering with any of its seals voids all warranties.
Other Precautions Failure to follow the installation procedure described in the Triton Network Systems’ product documentation may result in damage to the Invisible Fiber™ unit and render the unit unusable. If you have any questions, contact your Triton Network Systems’ project liaison or the Technical Assistance Center at: Triton Network Systems, Inc.
The 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential installations. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Avertissements et consignes de sécurité Conventions La liste suivante explique les symboles d’avertissement et de mise en garde utilisés dans ce guide : Risque de lésions corporelles provoquées par la décharge électrique Ce symbole indique un risque de lésions corporelles provoquées par la décharge électrique. Risque de lésions corporelles provoquées par les câbles à fibres optiques Ce symbole indique un risque de lésions corporelles provoquées par les câbles à fibres optiques.
Risque de lésions corporelles provoquées par la décharge électrique DANGER – L’HASARD DU COURANT ÉLEVÉ : Ne pas mettre la tension avant de lire la documentation du produit fournie par la société Triton Network Systems. Cet appareil a une alimentation directe de – 48 V CC (courant de pointe de 5.0 ampères par ligne d’alimentation).
Risque de lésions corporelles provoquées par l’exposition de l’énergie radiofréquences MISE EN GARDE : Attention ! Le poste émetteur est EN MARCHE lorsque le témoin rouge sur le dos de l’unité Invisible FiberMD est allumé. Respecter toutes les mises en garde concernant l’exposition aux radiofréquences et l’interruption de service.
MISE EN GARDE – DANGER DE LEVAGE : Il faut deux personnes pour soulever l’unité Invisible FiberMD. Saisir l’unité Invisible FiberMD au-dessous du rebord inférieur, puis soulever l’unité avec les deux mains. Pour éviter les lésions corporelles, garder le dos en position verticale et soulever l’unité en utilisant les jambes et non pas les reins. Pour éviter l’endommagement de l’unité Invisible FiberMD et de ses composants, ne jamais essayer de soulever la radio en tirant sur les câbles qui y sont attachés.
MISE EN GARDE : S’assurer que le bloc d’alimentation – 48 V CC est en position HORS TENSION avant d’attacher les câbles d’alimentation à l’unité Invisible FiberMD. MISE EN GARDE : Ne pas bloquer le devant de l’unité Invisible FiberMD, pour éviter toute interruption éventuelle du service de transmission radio.
Limites de sécurité à propos de l'énergie RF et règles applicables La radio est testée pour un niveau d'exposition de radiation RF (selon les exigences FCC OET-65 et FCC 47 CFR 1.1310) afin d'émettre en dessous des limites des doses maximales admissibles en matière de fréquence radioélectrique du FCC 47 CFR 1.1310 et du Ministère de la Santé Canadien (MPE) en milieu contrôlé et professionnel et en dessous des limites de radiation pour la protection de l'environnement FCC 47 CFR 1.
1 Installation Overview This chapter provides an overview of the installation procedure for the Invisible Fiber™ unit (IFU). In addition, this chapter describes the following: IFU Link Manager Power source Cables System grounding and surge suppression Installation Overview IFUs are loaded with default system attributes at the factory.
Installation Overview IFU Link Manager The IFU Link Manager is a local element management software application that helps you configure and commission the IFU. You use this application to complete the following procedures: IFU configuration Antenna alignment Power Source The IFUs require a – 48 Vdc power source. The specifications of the power source are defined in the site engineering folder.
System Grounding and Surge Protection Fiber Optic Cable For 100 Mbps Internet networks, the fiber optic cable (see Figure 1-1) consists of eight multi-mode optical fibers. This cable connects the IFU to an indoor fiber patch panel. Breakout jackets provide strain relief. System Grounding and Surge Protection The IFU grounding system has two conceptually distinct, but electrically interconnected functional subsystems, for connection to “earth ground.
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2 Staging Procedure This chapter describes the IFU configuration procedure to be performed at the designated staging area. Configuring IFUs IFUs are configured by using the IFU Link Manager application to load the site-specific attributes from the attributes table in the site engineering folder. Table 2-1 identifies the parts needed for configuring a typical IFU site. Figure 2-1 refers to the IFU and the IFU lifting guidelines. Table 2-1. Typical IFU Configuration Parts List Item No. Description Qty.
Staging Procedure To configure each IFU, complete the following steps: 1 Remove the IFU from the shipping carton and place it upright on a table with the antenna radome cover facing away from you and the connectors facing you. Verify that the part number on the IFU label matches the attributes table in the site engineering folder.
Configuring IFUs CAUTION: DO NOT lift the Invisible Fiber™ unit by the radome (front) cover to avoid damaging the antenna. MISE EN GARDE : NE PAS soulever l’unité Invisible FiberMD par le couvercle du radôme (couvercle avant), afin d’éviter l’endommagement de l’antenne. Radome Cover Lifting Area Figure 2-1. IFU Lifting Area IFU Lifting Guideline DANGER – HIGH VOLTAGE HAZARD: Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables during periods of lightning activity, rainy weather, or both.
Staging Procedure 2 Connect the IFU power cable to the – 48 Vdc power source as shown in Figure 2-2. - 48 Vdc Power RTN Source RTN RTN - 48 - 48 Figure 2-2. - 48 Cable Pin Assignment White (Cable Pin A) White/Red (Cable Pin B) White/Brown (Cable Pin C) White/Black (Cable Pin D) Power Cable IFU Power Cable Hookup 3 Set the – 48 Vdc power source to ON. 4 Set the multimeter to DC voltage.
Configuring IFUs 6 Connect a red test lead from the positive input of the multimeter to pin D on the IFU power cable. 7 Read the measurement on the multimeter. Passing criteria is – 46 Vdc to – 56 Vdc. 8 Connect a black test lead from the negative input of the multimeter to pin A on the IFU power cable. 9 Connect a red test lead from the positive input of the multimeter to pin C on the IFU power cable. 10 Read the measurement on the multimeter. Passing criteria is – 46 Vdc to – 56 Vdc.
Staging Procedure - 48 Vdc Power Source RTN - 48 Power Cable Test Cable 7 6 5 4 3 PC/IFU Link Manager Figure 2-4. IFU Configuration Setup 13 Set the – 48 Vdc power source to ON. WARNING: Beware! Radio transmitter is ON when the red light indicator on the back side of the Invisible Fiber™ unit is illuminated. Observe all radio frequency energy exposure and service interruption cautions.
Configuring IFUs WARNING – Radio Frequency energy: To comply with FCC and Health Canada RF exposure requirements, a minimum separation distance of 40 feet in front of the Invisible FiberTM unit is required between this antenna and all persons while the transmitter is ON. The radio transmitter is ON when the red light indicator on the back side of the radio enclosure is illuminated. Observe RF energy exposure safety limits, applicable rules, and service interruption cautions in the product manuals.
Staging Procedure 17 Confirm that the correct installation address is on the packing box and the packing box label matches the IFU data plate, which is located on the back of the IFU. 18 Use the original packing material to ship the IFU to the installation site. Should the packing material not be available, contact Triton Network Systems (see Contacting Triton Network Systems, Inc. on page xiii).
3 Installation Procedures This chapter provides the procedures for installing IFU components and IFUs. NOTE: Observe all federal and local laws, regulations, electrical codes, building codes, fire codes, and licensing agreements. Il faut respecter l’ensemble des lois, règlements, codes du bâtiment et codes des incendies du gouvernement fédéral et des municipalités ainsi que tous les contrats de licence.
Installation Procedures Setup Before Starting Before starting the procedures in this chapter, verify that all parts have been received by checking the received items against the equipment and parts lists in the site engineering folder. Preparing for Installation Table 3-1 identifies the special tools required for installation and Table 3-2 identifies the parts required. Table 3-1. Site Installation Tools Item No. Description Qty.
Installing IFU Components Installing IFU Components This section describes how to perform the following: Determine IFU mounting requirements Mount the IFU bracket Install the power cables Install the alarm cables Install the fiber optic cables 28 GHz 100 Mbps Internet IFU Installation - R1.
Installation Procedures Determining IFU Mounting Requirements WARNING: Beware! Radio transmitter is ON when the red light indicator on the back side of the Invisible Fiber™ unit is illuminated. Observe all radio frequency energy exposure and service interruption cautions. MISE EN GARDE : Attention ! Le poste émetteur est EN MARCHE lorsque le témoin rouge sur le dos de l’unité Invisible FiberMD est allumé.
Installing IFU Components To determine the mounting location and method: 1 With the building manager, define the mounting location and method (wall mount or pole mount). NOTE: The preferred mounting location is on a wall because it is generally structurally sound. The IFU’s streamlined exterior is designed to complement building aesthetics. 2 After defining the mounting location for the IFU, re-verify the line of sight.
Installation Procedures RF Energy Exposure Safety Limits and Applicable Rules The radio is tested for RF radiation level exposures (per FCC OET-65 and FCC 47 CFR 1.1310 requirements) to transmit at below the FCC 47 CFR 1.1310 and Health Canada Safety Code radio frequency maximum permissible exposure limits (MPE) for controlled/occupational environment and below the FCC 47 CFR 1.
Mounting the IFU Bracket Mounting the IFU Bracket Using approved engineering methods, mount the IFU bracket in the location specified in the site engineering folder (see Figure 3-1 for typical wall mounting and Figure 3-2 for typical pole mounting). 5 6 4 Mounting Surface 1 102 mm 4.0 in 276 mm 10.9 in Bracket Hole Pattern Allow 11 mm/0.5 in.
Installation Procedures 3 2 1 Legend Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 4 5 6 Figure 3-2. Description IFU Mounting Bracket Mounting Pole U-Bolt (3/8") Flat Washer (3/8") Lock Washer (3/8") Nut (3/8") Qty 1 1 2 4 4 4 Example of IFU Bracket Attached to Pole NOTE: Refer to the site engineering folder for the correct location and then mount the bracket to the building or pole, using bolts as indicated. NOTE: Ensure the mounting bracket is mechanically stable, plumb, and level. 3-8 © 1999 Triton Network Systems, Inc.
Mounting the IFU Bracket Installing Power Cables There are two cable routes as follows: The IFU Alpha power cable runs from the IFU mounting location to the surge suppression assembly. The IFU Beta power cable runs from the IFU mounting location to the surge suppression assembly. To install the IFU power cables: DANGER – HIGH VOLTAGE HAZARD: Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables during periods of lightning activity, rainy weather, or both.
Installation Procedures IFU Alpha Power Cable IFU Beta Power Cable White/Red (PA-1) White/Black (PA-4) White (PA-2) White/Brown (PA-3) White/Red (PB-1) White/Black (PB-4) White/Brown (PB-3) White (PB-2) Shield Shield Surge IFU Alpha Suppressor - + - Protected Figure 3-3. Surge + IFU Beta Suppressor Protected Typical Power Cable Wiring Table 3-3.
Mounting the IFU Bracket Suppressor B C WH/RD (PA-1) + WH/BN (PA-3) D WH/BK (PA-4) Shield RTN - + Site Equipment Cabinet Protected IFU Alpha Power Cable Surge A WH (PA-2) - 48 Vdc F1 Conn Red (PA-1) GND + + Black (PA-4) C D WH/RD (PB-1) + WH/BN (PB-3) WH/BK (PB-4) Shield RTN - + Protected B White (PB-2) WH (PB-2) Surge A IFU Beta Power Cable Power Source - - 48 Vdc - Brown (PB-3) - - + + - - Red Common Bar Black White Brown F1 Common Bar F2 F2 Conn Shield to Chas
Installation Procedures 1 Set the – 48 Vdc power source to ON. 2 Set the multimeter to DC voltage. 3 At the mounting location, connect a black test lead from the negative input of the multimeter to pin B on the power cable (see Figure 3-5). Inside Building Outside Building IFU Power Cable RTN RTN - 48 - 48 - 48 + TEXT TEXT Cable Pin Assignment TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT A D B C Cable Pin A Cable Pin B Cable Pin C Cable Pin D TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT Multimeter Figure 3-5.
Mounting the IFU Bracket Installing the Alarm Cable There are two cable routes as follows: The IFU Alpha alarm cable runs from the IFU mounting location to the surge suppression assembly. The IFU Beta alarm cable runs from the IFU mounting location to the surge suppression assembly. To install the alarm cable: 1 Route the IFU alarm cable to the alarm surge suppressors according to the site drawing in the site engineering folder.
Installation Procedures IFU Alpha Alarm Cable IFU Beta Alarm Cable Shield White/Black (P1-31) White/Red (P1-34) White/Orange (P1-36) White/Brown (P1-33) 1 2 3 Lines Equipment White/Black (P2-31) White/Brown (P2-33) 4 1 2 3 4 IFU Alpha Alarm Surge Supperssor Lines Equipment 1 2 3 4 Figure 3-6. Shield White/Red (P2-34) White/Orange (P2-36) 1 IFU Beta Alarm Surge Supperssor 2 3 4 Typical Alarm Surge Suppressor Panel Wiring Table 3-4.
Mounting the IFU Bracket Suppressor 31 IFU Alpha Alarm Cable 33 34 36 WH/BK WH/BN WH/RD WH/OR IFU Beta Alarm Cable 33 34 36 1 2 2 3 3 4 Shield 31 1 WH/BK WH/RD WH/OR Shield 1 Blue (AL-4a) 4 2 Black (AL-2b) 3 Black (AL-4b) 4 Black (AL-1b) 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 6 7 Green (AL-3a) 8 White 9 Black 10 IFU Alpha (Alarm 2 IN +) IFU Beta (Alarm 2 IN +) IFU Alpha (Alarm 2 IN -) IFU Beta (Alarm 2 IN -) IFU Alpha (Alarm 1 IN -) IFU Beta (Alarm 1 IN -) IFU Alpha (Alarm 1 IN +) IFU Beta (Al
Installation Procedures Installing the Fiber Optic Cable There are two fiber optic cable routes as follows: The IFU Alpha fiber optic cable runs from the IFU mounting location to the demarcation box. The IFU Beta fiber optic cable runs from the IFU mounting location to the demarcation box. To install the fiber optic cable: WARNING: Never touch exposed fiber with any part of your body. Fiber fragments can enter the skin and are difficult to detect and remove.
Mounting the IFU Bracket CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fiber optic cable damage, use the following bend radius guidelines for indoor/outdoor fiber optic cable: Long-term (installed): bend radius is equal to 10 times the diameter of the cable. Short-term (during installation): bend radius is equal to 20 times the diameter of the cable.
Installation Procedures Panel Front Fiber Optic Cables From IFUs Connect IFU Fiber Cables to Rear of Panel 1A 1B 2A 2B 3A 3B 4A 4B 5A 5B 6A 6B 7A 7B 8A 8B 9A 9B 10A 10B 11A 11B 12A 12B L NE P A NT O FR Connect Site Equipment Cables to Front of Panel Figure 3-8. 3-18 Demarcation Patch Panel © 1999 Triton Network Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Mounting the IFU Bracket Table 3-5.
Installation Procedures Demarcation 1A 1B 2A 2B 3A 3B 4A 4B 5A 5B 6A 6B 7A 7B 8A 8B 9A 9B 10A 10B 11A 11B 12A 12B Triton Supplied Jumper Pairs are Configured with Crossover Panel Front Figure 3-9. 100 Mbps Internet Demarcation Jumper Locations Table 3-6.
Mounting the IFU Bracket Demarcation Panel 1 2 3 IFU Alpha Fiber Cable 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 IFU Beta Fiber Cable 4 5 6 7 8 Blue (FA-1) TX Orange (FA-2) RX Green (FA-3) TX Brown (FA-4) RX Slate (FA-5) TX White (FA-6) RX Red (FA-7) TX Black (FA-8) RX Blue (FB-1) TX Orange (FB-2) RX Green (FB-3) TX Brown (FB-4) RX Slate (FB-5) TX White (FB-6) RX Red (FB-7) TX Black (FB-8) RX Rear Front 1A 1A 1B 1B 2A 2A Blue (FA-3) 2B 2B Orange (FA-4) 3A 3A Slate (FA-5) 3B 3B White (FA-6)
Installation Procedures To clean the fiber optic cable: WARNING: Never touch exposed fiber with any part of your body. Fiber fragments can enter the skin and are difficult to detect and remove. AVERTISSEMENT : Ne jamais laisser une fibre nue entrer en contact avec une partie quelconque du corps. Des fragments de fibre peuvent entrer dans la peau, et sont difficiles à déceler et à enlever. DANGER: Invisible laser radiation. Avoid direct eye exposure to the end of a fiber, fiber cord, or fiber pigtail.
Mounting the IFU Bracket CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fiber optic cable damage, use the following bend radius guidelines for indoor/outdoor fiber optic cable: Long-term (installed): bend radius is equal to 10 times the diameter of the cable. Short-term (during installation): bend radius is equal to 20 times the diameter of the cable.
Installation Procedures To test the fiber optic cable: 1 Connect the 100 Mbps Internet FSI test cable to the IFU Alpha and IFU Beta fiber cables. NOTE: Never connect the transmitter first. 2 Connect the optical power meter to the IFU Beta test adapter (see Figure 3-11 and Table 3-7). IFU Alpha Fiber Cable 4 6 2 1 87 FSI Test Cable 3 5 Optical Light Source Plug Connection IFU Beta Fiber Cable FSI Test Cable Outside Building INSIDE BUILDING Optical Power Meter Demarcation Box Figure 3-11.
Installing an IFU 3 Connect the optical light source to the IFU Alpha test adapter as called out in Table 3-7. 4 Set the optical light source to 0 dBm continuous wave and 1310 nm. 5 Turn on the optical power meter and optical light source and take readings at the power meter. Record the results in Table A-3 on page A-2. NOTE: The received signal should be stronger than – 5.0 dBm (less than 5.0 dBm). Repeat Steps 1 through 5 on each fiber optic cable.
Installation Procedures CAUTION – LIFTING HAZARD: Two people are required to lift the Invisible Fiber™ unit. Grasp the Invisible Fiber™ unit underneath the lower edge and lift with both hands. To prevent injury, keep your back straight and lift with your legs, not your back. To prevent damage to the Invisible Fiber™ unit and components, never attempt to lift the radio by the attached cables. MISE EN GARDE – DANGER DE LEVAGE : Il faut deux personnes pour soulever l’unité Invisible FiberMD.
Installing an IFU To mount the IFU: 1 Verify the correct IFU for a location by checking the product number on the IFU against the site drawing in the site engineering folder. 2 Refer to Figure 3-12 and position the IFU (2) on the mounting studs (7) and engage the top clamp. 3 Install a snap ring (3) on each mounting stud (7).
Installation Procedures Attaching IFU Cables To attach the IFU cables: DANGER – HIGH CURRENT HAZARD: Ensure that the – 48 Vdc power source is set to the OFF position before beginning the installation procedures for the Invisible Fiber™ unit. DANGER – L’HASARD DU COURANT ÉLEVÉ : S’assurer que le bloc d’alimentation – 48 V CC est en position HORS TENSION avant d’aborder les procédures pour l’installation de l’unité Invisible FiberMD.
4 Alignment Procedures This chapter provides the procedures for aligning IFUs. NOTE: Observe all federal and local laws, regulations, electrical codes, building codes, fire codes, and licensing agreements. Il faut respecter l’ensemble des lois, règlements, codes d’électrique, codes du bâtiment et codes des incendies du gouvernement fédéral et des municipalités ainsi que tous les contrats de licence.
Alignment Procedures Setup Before Starting Before starting the procedures in this chapter, ensure that the IFUs have been mounted at the near-end site and far-end site, and that the cables have been tested. Preparing for Installation Table 4-1 identifies the basic aligning tools required for aligning the near-end and far-end sites. Table 4-1. Site Commissioning Tools Item No. 4-2 Description Qty.
Coarse Aligning the IFU Coarse Aligning the IFU To align the IFU: DANGER – HIGH VOLTAGE HAZARD: Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables during periods of lightning activity, rainy weather, or both. DANGER – L’HASARD DU TENSION ÉLEVÉ : Ne pas travailler sur le système ni brancher ni débrancher les câbles durant l’activité de la foudre, par de temps pluvieux, ou tous le deux. WARNING: Failure to follow operating instructions could result in death or serious injury.
Alignment Procedures 3 Loosen the horizontal alignment nut on the holding bracket. Coarse align the near-end IFU to the designated far-end IFU using an optical alignment tool. 4 Tighten the four vertical screws and single horizontal nut on the IFU mounting bracket. 5 Set the – 48 Vdc power source to ON. 6 Remove the protective cap from the IFU test connector. DANGER – HIGH CURRENT HAZARD: Do not turn on power before reading the Triton Network Systems’ product documentation.
Coarse Aligning the IFU 8 Connect the BNC plug of the test cable to the BNC-banana interface cable. 9 Connect the banana plug of the BNC-banana interface cable to the multimeter (red plug to the volt terminal, black plug to the common terminal). 10 Turn on the multimeter and set it up to measure DC voltage. 11 Connect the RJ-45 plug of the test cable to the laptop computer. 12 Power up the laptop computer and access the IFU Link Manager application.
Alignment Procedures WARNING – Radio Frequency energy: To comply with FCC and Health Canada RF exposure requirements, a minimum separation distance of 40 feet in front of the Invisible FiberTM unit is required between this antenna and all persons while the transmitter is ON. The radio transmitter is ON when the red light indicator on the back side of the radio enclosure is illuminated. Observe RF energy exposure safety limits, applicable rules, and service interruption cautions in the product manuals.
Fine Aligning the IFU Fine Aligning the IFU To align the far-end IFU: 1 Ensure the near-end IFU transmitter is set to ON. WARNING: Beware! Radio transmitter is ON when the red light indicator on the back side of the Invisible Fiber™ unit is illuminated. Observe all radio frequency energy exposure and service interruption cautions. MISE EN GARDE : Attention ! Le poste émetteur est EN MARCHE lorsque le témoin rouge sur le dos de l’unité Invisible FiberMD est allumé.
Alignment Procedures 4-8 3 While viewing the multimeter, sweep the IFU vertically by pointing the IFU all the way up and then down. The measured voltage of the multimeter displays a succession of peak signals as the IFU moves. Specifically, the signal displays a “small” peak, a relatively higher peak, and then redisplays the “small” peak. When the higher peak occurs, note the approximate position of the IFU and the corresponding voltage value. The peak voltage should be approximately 3 Vdc.
Fine Aligning the IFU To align the near-end IFU: 1 Ensure the far-end IFU transmitter is set to ON. WARNING: Beware! Radio transmitter is ON when the red light indicator on the back side of the Invisible Fiber™ unit is illuminated. Observe all radio frequency energy exposure and service interruption cautions. MISE EN GARDE : Attention ! Le poste émetteur est EN MARCHE lorsque le témoin rouge sur le dos de l’unité Invisible FiberMD est allumé.
Alignment Procedures 3 While viewing the multimeter, sweep the IFU vertically by pointing the IFU all the way up and then down. The measured voltage of the multimeter displays a succession of peak signals as the IFU moves. Specifically, the signal displays a “small” peak, a relatively higher peak, and then redisplays the “small” peak. When the higher peak occurs, note the approximate position of the IFU and the corresponding voltage value. The peak voltage should be approximately 3 Vdc.
5 Removing an IFU This chapter provides the procedures for removing an IFU. NOTE: Observe all federal and local laws, regulations, electrical codes, building codes, fire codes, and licensing agreements. Il faut respecter l’ensemble des lois, règlements, codes d’électrique, codes du bâtiment et codes des incendies du gouvernement fédéral et des municipalités ainsi que tous les contrats de licence.
Removing an IFU Servicing an IFU Servicing an IFU is done at the factory. To service the IFU, remove it and replace it with a new IFU. Send the IFU requiring service to the factory (See Contacting Triton Network Systems, Inc. on page xiii). Removing an IFU Removing an IFU is a two-part process: 1 Removing the power and fiber optic cables from the IFU. 2 Removing the IFU from the mounting bracket.
Removing an IFU CAUTION: Ensure the outside optical fiber connectors are environmentally protected. Failure to do so may cause contamination of the fiber surfaces. MISE EN GARDE : S’assurer que les raccords extérieurs fibre optique sont protégés contre l’environnement. L’absence d’une telle protection peut entraîner la contamination des surfaces des fibres. 1 Set the – 48 Vdc power source or contact breaker to the OFF position for the IFU to be removed.
Removing an IFU Removing an IFU from a Mounting Bracket To remove an IFU from its mounting bracket: 1 Remove the nut (6), lock washer (5), flat washer (4), and earth ground strap from the bottom bolt of the mounting bracket (1) (see Figure 5-2). CAUTION: Lifting hazard: Two people are required to lift the Invisible Fiber™ unit. Grasp the Invisible Fiber™ unit underneath the lower edge and lift with both hands. To prevent injury, keep your back straight and lift with your legs, not your back.
Packing an IFU for Shipment Legend Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Description IFU Mounting Bracket IFU Snap Ring Flat Washer (3/8") Lock Washer (3/8") Nut (3/8") Mounting Stud Qty 1 1 2 1 1 1 2 1 Top Clamp 2 7 4 5 6 3 Figure 5-2. 4 IFU Ground Cable Building Ground Cable IFU Removal To install a new IFU, see Installing an IFU on page 3-25 and Attaching IFU Cables on page 3-28. Packing an IFU for Shipment Use the original packing material to ship the IFU to the factory.
Removing an IFU To package an IFU for shipment: 1 Make sure the following packaging materials are present: Delivery box Protective base Radome protector sleeve Protective covers Protective Cover Protective Base Rear of Delivery Box Radome Protector Sleeve Figure 5-3. 2 IFU Bracket Mount Locations IFU Packaging Materials Place protective covers over the optical fiber and power connectors and position the alarm cable as shown in Figure 5-4.
Packing an IFU for Shipment 3 Lower the IFU into the box in which the IFU was delivered. Make sure the protective base is placed at the bottom of the box and the IFU bracket mount locations are aligned securely within the spaces provided. NOTE: Do not pick up the IFU by grasping the top of the radome cover. Using both hands, grasp the IFU on either side of the IFU rear and gently lower the IFU into the delivery box. IFU Radome IFU Rear Rear of Delivery Box Figure 5-5.
Removing an IFU 5 Position the protective cover by inserting the styrofoam edges around the back and sides of the IFU as shown below. Protective Cover Rear of Delivery Box Radome Protector Sleeve Figure 5-7. 6 Placing the Protective Cover Complete packing the IFU by securing the delivery box. Secure the box by folding in the box flaps and taping the flaps together. Tape Figure 5-8. 5-8 Securing the Delivery Box © 1999 Triton Network Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
A IFU Test Results This appendix contains tables for recording the power,, alarm, fiber optic, and alignment test data. This appendix includes the following tables: Table A-1 shows the results of the Power Source Test. Table A-2 shows the results of the Alarm Cable Verification Test. Table A-3 shows the results of the Fiber Optic Test. Table A-4 shows the results of Alignment Test. Power Source Test Table A-1.
IFU Test Results Alarm Cable Verification Table A-2. Alarm Cable Wiring Verification Alarm Suppressor IFU Alpha Wire Color Verify Alarm Suppressor IFU Beta Wire Color 1 (in) White/Black 1 (in) White/Black 2 (in) White/Brown 2 (in) White/Brown 3 (in) White/Red 3 (in) White/Red 4 (in) White/Orange 4 (in) White/Orange Shield Verify Shield 100 Mbps Internet Fiber Optic Verification Table A-3.
Near-End Test Table A-5. Far-End Test Results #2 IFU Number Min/Max Signal Strength IFU Signal Strength Set Pass/Fail Near-End Test Table A-6. Near-End Test Results #1 IFU Number Min/Max Signal Strength IFU Signal Strength Set Pass/Fail Table A-7. Near-End Test Results #2 IFU Number Min/Max Signal Strength 28 GHz 100 Mbps Internet IFU Installation - R1.
IFU Test Results A-4 © 1999 Triton Network Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Invisible Fiber™ Product Glossary 10BaseFL Part of the IEEE 802.1j standard for 10 Mbps Ethernet fiber. 10BaseT IEEE 802.3 standard specifying Ethernet over unshielded twisted pair cables. 99.999% availability (Also known as five 9s availability.) Amount of time the system is expected to be available. If the system is available 99.999% of the time, expected down time is approximately six minutes per year, derived as follows: Days per year X hours per day X (100–99.999) ÷=100 X 60 = 365.25 X 24 X (100–99.
Add/Drop Multiplexer (ADM) A device that provides an interface between the different signals in a digital T-carrier or SONET network. When an ADM is inserted in a transmission line, it enables lower rate signals to be extracted (dropped) and transported differently (electrical or optical). Similarly, a lower rate signal can be inserted (added) into a higher rate signal.
azimuth The horizontal angle the radiating lobe of an antenna makes. When you adjust an IFU by its azimuth, you move it on its horizontal plane (left to right or right to left). B backbone A backbone is the transport path that provides connectivity to other paths. On the Internet or a WAN, the backbone is a series of paths to which local, regional, or global networks connect. backhaul A transmission path used to move traffic to/from a remote location from/to a central location. (The verb form is back haul.
channel Physical medium through which signals are transmitted. In optical fiber transmissions, a channel is a separate wavelength of light within a combined multiplexed light stream. channelization Logically subdividing a frequency (normally assigned by a regulatory agency for the delivery of broadband wireless services). CLEC See Competitive Local Exchange Carrier (CLEC). CO See Central Office (CO). co-channel interference Interference between signals transmitted within one radio frequency channel.
CPU See Central Processing Unit (CPU). Crane rain model System of formulas, charts, and maps developed by Robert K. Crane to depict a global prediction of attenuation caused by rain. See also rain attenuation. Customer Premise Equipment (CPE) Equipment (such as telephones and computers) installed at a customer’s office. customer site Network equipment configuration for a location at which network access is provided in a carrier’s consecutive point network. D dB See decibel (dB).
Ethernet Generic term for the IEEE 802.3 standard network transmission protocol. exciter An oscillator that enables a tuner to change its frequency. F fade margin Amount of signal reduction a receiver can tolerate and continue to maintain satisfactory performance. far-end IFU a) IFU at the other end of the link in the network (during site evaluation). b) Second IFU installed in a linked pair of IFUs. See also near-end IFU.
Fresnel zone A diffraction zone around the line-of-sight path between two points as shown in the following illustration. Fresnel Zone 2 Miles The line of sight, including the Fresnel zone, must be clear of obstructions to ensure communication between the IFUs. G gateway A network point that aggregates traffic and acts as an entrance to another network.
HP OpenView™ Hewlett Packard’s network management product consisting of a suite of software tools that enable network operations staff to manage the elements in a network. HP OpenView Network Node Manager™ and the IFU Link Manager software provide complete element management functions for an IFU network. hub A location in a network where data is aggregated and forwarded to its destination. A hub contains a switch and a router. I IFU Invisible Fiber™ unit.
Internet Service Provider (ISP) An operator that provides its customers access to the Internet. Invisible Fiber™ unit See IFU. IP See Internet Protocol (IP). ISP See Internet Service Provider (ISP). ITU rain model System of formulas, charts, and maps developed by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) to characterize rain attenuation.
link angles GPS (Global Positioning System) coordinates of the angle for an IFU linked pair. link budget The sum of transmission gains and losses between transmitter and receiver. The total should be equal to or less than the system gain. The link budget is configured using the transmitted signal power, receiver sensitivity, and antenna gains. link manager See IFU Link Manager. LMDS See Local Multipoint Distribution Service (LMDS).
Millimeter Wave (MMW) The frequency range between 30 and 300 GHz. MMIC See Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuit (MMIC). MMW See Millimeter Wave (MMW). modem MOdulator, DEModulator. A device that converts between analog and digital signaling. modulation Act of encoding information onto a carrier signal. Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuit (MMIC) Integrated circuit technology that provides two-watt linear power at the Tx port of the RF power amplifier.
Network Interface Card (NIC) Interface between physical transmitter layer and modem. network management The policies, procedures, and tools that enable an operator to monitor and manage network elements. Network Management System (NMS) Integrated, comprehensive system of equipment used for monitoring and managing network elements. Network Operations Center (NOC) Location at which monitoring and management of a network might take place.
OC-12 Optical Carrier level 12. Optical signal designed to receive and transmit SONET. A pure OC-12 SONET channel carries 622.08 Mbps. OC-48 Optical Carrier level 48. Optical signal designed to receive and transmit SONET. A pure OC-48 SONET channel carries 2.4 Gbps. operating system (OS) Program that loads when a computer is booted and manages all the other applications in the computer. OS See Operating System (OS). outdoor repeater site Location used to extend a consecutive point network.
propagation loss Signal attenuation that occurs during transmission. provisioning Act of configuring the gateway routers and the site equipment to enable a customer to receive service. Q QAM Quadrature Amplitude Modulation. Transmitted signal defined by amplitude and phase. R Radio Frequency (RF) An electromagnetic wave frequency from approximately 3 KHz to approximately 300 GHz. Includes the frequencies used for radio and television transmission.
router A layer-3 physical device that aggregates and directs network traffic based on TCP/IP. RS-232 Recommended standard physical interface (connector) for electrical, functional, and mechanical communication interfaces between computers, terminals, and modems. RSL See Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI). RSSI See Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI). S security management System to protect a network from invalid access.
SNR Signal-to-Noise Ratio. The SNR measures the quality of the intended signal versus any background noise. Usually expressed in decibels (dB). SQM See Signal Quality Metric (SQM). staging Installation phase during which equipment might be integrated and made ready for deployment. subnet mask See net mask. switch A network device that selects the path for sending traffic to its next destination.
Trellis Coded Modulation (TCM) The goal of TCM is the same as other error correction schemes – to increase data rate by adding redundancy to reduce error. TCM uses redundancy to enhance the signal detection process. Trellis encoding rate Rate of TCM. (See Trellis Coded Modulation (TCM).) Tx Transmitted signal or transmitter. V Virtual Private Network (VPN) Private network that is built on top of a public network. VPN See Virtual Private Network (VPN). W WAN See Wide Area Network (WAN).
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Index A alarm cable 1-2 installing 3-13 surge suppression wiring diagram 3-15 wiring verification form A-2 alarm surge suppressor panel wiring input 3-14 aligning near-end IFU 4-3 B bracket attached to wall 3-7 mounting 3-7 pole mount 3-8 removing IFU from 5-4 C cable 1-2 alarm 1-2 connections 3-28 fiber optic 1-2, 1-3 continuity test 3-21–3-25 continuity test results form A-2 power 1-2 input test 3-11 input test results form A-1 verify connection 2-4–2-5 removing 5-2 verify connection setup 2-4 28 GHz
D danger fiber optics xvi high current hazard xvi high voltage hazard xvi demarcation panel connections 3-18 jumper inputs 3-19 E earth ground 1-3 electrical shock warnings xvi convention xv engineering folder 1-1 F far-end IFU defined 3-25 test 4-10 results form A-2 FCC RF safety requirement 3-7 fiber optic cable 1-2, 1-3 cleaning procedure 3-22 configuration 1-4 continuity test 3-21–3-25 results form A-2 installing 3-16 testing procedure 3-24 fiber optic warnings xvi convention xv determining mounting
M maintenance 5-2 mises en garde xxv mounting IFU 3-27 IFU bracket 3-7 IFU requirements pole mount 3-5 wall mount 3-5 N National Electrical Code (NEC) 1-3 near-end IFU aligning 4-3 defined 3-25 test 4-10 results form A-3 O optical fiber See fiber optic P part number 2-2 parts list configuration 2-1 site installation 3-2 personal injury cautions xvii electrical shock warnings xvi fiber optics warnings xvi pole mount 3-8 pole mount IFU 3-5 power cable 1-2 hookup 2-4 IFU power termination wiring diagram 3-1
l’exposition de l’énergie radiofréquences xxiii convention xxi roof requirements FCC RF safety 3-7 IFU mounting requirements pole mount 3-5 wall mount 3-5 S safety requirement, FCC RF 3-7 service 5-2 setup commissioning IFUs 4-2 configuration 2-6 installing IFUs 3-2 pole mounted bracket 3-8 verify connection 2-4 wall mounted bracket 3-7 site engineering folder 1-1 site installation parts list 3-2 tools 3-2 staging See configuration surge suppression 1-3 alarm wiring diagram 3-15 alarm wiring on panel 3-14
