ADTRAN TRACER Protection User Manual
TRACER Monitored Protection Switch (MPS)
Quick Start Guide 61280300L1-13B October 2003
About this Quick Start Guide...
This guide contains information for installing your TRACER MPS system. ADTRAN recommends that the entire TRACER link be tested on a
lab bench prior to installation in the field.
Verify the existence of an adequate microwave path for each hop or link to ensure that a point-to-point microwave system is feasible for your
particular application. Record the frequency of your microwave system (2.4 GHz or 5.8 GHz) and be sure to configure the Frequency Band
menu option appropriately before operating your TRACER MPS. For more details, refer to Reviewing the Menus on page 4.
Before you begin...
Required Components
• (2) TRACER Baseband Processor (BBP) and RF Converter (RFC) rackmount units
Or,
• (2) TRACER 4103 or 4203 integrated rackmount radio units
• RS-232 interface cable and VT100 terminal (or a PC with VT100 emulator software) for connecting to the unit
• (2) RS-232 (MALE) to RJ-45 (FEMALE) adapter (ADTRAN P/N 3196ADPT010) for creating the VT100 management chain (included in
the TRACER MPS shipment)
• (2) 8-conductor RJ-45 to RJ-45 straight-through cable for creating the VT100 management chain (included in the TRACER MPS
shipment)
• (4) Straight-through T1 cables to connect the TRACER BBP or 4103/4203 T1 interfaces to the MPS (2 are included in each TRACER
shipment)
• (2) N-Type (MALE) to SMA (MALE) cables for connecting the antenna interfaces (TRACER units) to the TRACER MPS (included in the
TRACER MPS shipment)
• 18, 20, or 22 AWG dual-conductor cable for connecting the alarm contacts between the TRACER BBP or 4103/4203 and the TRACER
MPS; also needed for connecting the MPS to an external alarm monitoring system
• Antenna, mounting hardware, and feedline cable
• 21 to 63 VDC power source (available from ADTRAN)
• (2) Straight-through T1cables to connect the TRACER MPS to other CPE equipment (included in the TRACER MPS shipment)
Or,
• (2) T1 crossover cables to connect the TRACER MPS T1 interfaces to the public-switched network (included in the TRACER MPS
shipment)
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Rackmount the Units
Install the TRACER MPS system in a location that requires minimal antenna feedline length (the loss in this cable directly affects
overall system performance). The TRACER MPS should be mounted in a rack between the two BBP components of the TRACER systems
(see Figure 1 on page 2). Although no space is needed between the units, certain regulations may require at least 0.75” of space above
and below each BBP.
MAIN TRACER RFC
MAIN TRACER BBP
Figure 1 displays a TRACER MPS system using TRACER units with separate BBP and RFC components. The TRACER MPS can
also be used with TRACER 4103 or 4203 integrated rackmount radio units.
IF ANTENNA
T1AT1B
MANAGEMENT
MAIN
TO DTE RS-232
ALARMS DC POWER RF
T
R
OUT
A
C
E
R
STANDBY
NO COM NC MN COM SB
MANAGEMENT
MAIN
POWER
IN
MODULE
STAND
BY
USE COPPER
CONDUCTORS ONLY
ANTENNA
T1AT1B
IF ANTENNA
T1B T1A
MONITOR
MONITOR
OUT IN IN OUT B A B A
MAIN
STANDBY
TRACER
TRACER
Figure 1. TRACER MPS System Rackmount Configuration
TRACER MPS
STANDBY TRACER BBP
STANDBY TRACER RFC
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Creating the VT100 Chain
A single VT100 connection through the TRACER MPS provides access to both the primary (MAIN) and SECONDARY TRACER units.
Follow the steps below to create the VT100 chain.
1. Connect the RS-232 port (DB-25) on the rear panel of the MAIN TRACER BBP to the TRACER MPS VT100 interface (labeled 1 on
the figure below) using the provided DB-25 (MALE) to RJ-45 (FEMALE) adapter (P/N 3196ADPT010) and standard 8-conductor
straight-though cable. Repeat the step for the STANDBY unit (see label 2).
T1AT1B
MANAGEMENT
MAIN UNIT VT100 Connection
1
3
TO DTE RS-232
MAIN
T
R
A
C
E
R
STANDBY
ALARMS DC POWER RF
IN
POWER
MODULE
USE COPPER
CONDUCTORS ONLY
2
STANDBY UNIT VT100 Connection
OUT
NO COM NC MN COM SB
STAND
MAIN
BY
ANTENNA
T1B T1A
MONITOR
OUT IN IN OUT B A B A
MONITOR
MAIN
TRACER
STANDBY
TRACER
Connecting to the Unit
1. Connect a VT100 terminal (or PC with VT100 emulation software like HyperTerminal) to the TRACER MPS RS-232 console interface
using a DB-25 Male (for TRACER MPS) to DB-9 Female (for terminal or PC) straight-through serial cable.
2. Configure the COM port with the following parameters:
Data Rate: 9600
Data Bits: 8
Parity Bits: None
Stop Bits: 1
Flow Control: None
3. Open a VT100 terminal session. (Please refer to the appropriate VT100 terminal software documentation for detailed instructions.)
4. Press <Return> to begin the configuration session. The TRACER MPS Interface is now active.
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