GE MDS DS SERIES6 User Manual

Microwave Data Systems

Digital Radio System

MDS FOUR.9 Series

MDS SIX.4 Series

User Reference and Installation Guide

PRELIMINARY

Part No. 05-4561A01, Rev. A

Date: 9 JUNE 2006

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Table of Contents

1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ......................................................................................................................1-1

2 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION .......................................................................................................................2-1

2.1 About This Manual............................................................................................................................2-1

2.2 Introduction .......................................................................................................................................2-1

2.3 System Features ...............................................................................................................................2-5

2.4 Physical Description ........................................................................................................................2-6

2.4.1 Model Types ................................................................................................................................2-6

2.4.2 Options ........................................................................................................................................2-8

2.4.3 Front Panel Indicators .................................................................................................................2-8

2.4.4 Front Panel Connections .............................................................................................................2-9

2.5 System Description ........................................................................................................................2-13

2.6 Consecutive Point Architecture ....................................................................................................2-16

2.7 2 + 0 (East-West) Configuration ....................................................................................................2-18

2.8 1+1 Protection .................................................................................................................................2-19

2.9 1 + 1 Multi-hop Repeater Configuration .......................................................................................2-20

2.10 Data Interfaces ................................................................................................................................2-22

2.11 Power Management ........................................................................................................................2-22

2.12 MDS Digital Radio Series Software and Network Management.................................................2-23

3 INSTALLATION .....................................................................................................................................3-1

3.1 Unpacking..........................................................................................................................................3-1

3.2 Notices ...............................................................................................................................................3-2

3.3 Required Tools..................................................................................................................................3-2

3.3.1 SDIDUTM Tools ............................................................................................................................3-2

3.3.2 ODU Tools...................................................................................................................................3-2

3.4 PRE-INSTALLATION NOTES ...........................................................................................................3-3

3.5 Overview of Installation and Testing Process ...............................................................................3-3

3.6 Site Evaluation ..................................................................................................................................3-5

3.6.1 Preparing for a Site Evaluation....................................................................................................3-6

3.6.2 Site Evaluation Process...............................................................................................................3-7

3.6.3 Critical System Calculations ......................................................................................................3-12

3.6.4 Frequency Plan Determination ..................................................................................................3-13

3.6.5 Antenna Planning ......................................................................................................................3-14

3.6.6 ODU Transmit Power Setup ......................................................................................................3-15

3.6.7 Documenting a Site Evaluation .................................................................................................3-17

3.7 Installation of the Digital Radio Series .........................................................................................3-20

3.7.1 Installing the Software Defined IDUTM.......................................................................................3-20

3.7.2 Installing the ODU .....................................................................................................................3-21

3.7.3 Routing the ODU/ SDIDUTM Interconnect Cable .......................................................................3-23

3.8 Quick Start Guide ...........................................................................................................................3-25

3.8.1 Materials Required ....................................................................................................................3-25

3.8.2 Grounding the ODU...................................................................................................................3-25

3.8.3 Grounding the SDIDUTM............................................................................................................3-27

3.8.4 Connecting the SDIDUTM to the PC and Power Source ............................................................3-27

3.8.5 SDIDUTM Configuration..............................................................................................................3-28

3.8.6 ODU Antenna Alignment ...........................................................................................................3-30

3.8.7 Quick Start Settings...................................................................................................................3-31

3.9 Documenting MDS FOUR.9 Series Configuration .......................................................................3-32

4 SUMMARY SPECIFICATIONS..............................................................................................................4-1

5 FRONT PANEL CONNECTORS ...........................................................................................................5-1

5.1 DC Input (Power) Connector............................................................................................................5-1

5.2 Ethernet 100BaseTX Payload Connector 1-2.................................................................................5-1

5.3 SONET Payload Connector..............................................................................................................5-2

5.4 STM-1 Payload Connector ...............................................................................................................5-2

5.5 DS-3/E-3/STS-1 Payload Connector ................................................................................................5-2

5.6 NMS 10/100BaseTX Connector 1-2 .................................................................................................5-3

5.7 Alarm/Serial Port Connector............................................................................................................5-3

5.8 ODU Connector .................................................................................................................................5-4

5.9 T1- Channels 1-2 Connector ............................................................................................................5-4

5.10 T1- Channels 3-16 Connector ..........................................................................................................5-5

5.11 USB ....................................................................................................................................................5-7

5.12 Voice Order Wire...............................................................................................................................5-8

5.13 Data Order Wire ................................................................................................................................5-8

6 APPENDIX .............................................................................................................................................6-1

6.1 Alarm Descriptions ...........................................................................................................................6-1

6.2 Abbreviations & Acronyms............................................................................................................6-14

1 Safety Precautions

PLEASE READ THESE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS!

RF Energy Health Hazard—FOUR.9 Series

The radio equipment described in this guide employs radio frequency transmitters. Although the power level is low, the concentrated energy from a directional antenna may pose a health hazard.

Do not allow people to come closer than 119 cm (47.2 inches) to the front of the antenna while the transmitter is operating. The antenna must be professionally installed on a fixed-mounted outdoor permanent structure to provide separation from any other antenna and all persons as detailed in this manual.

RF Energy Health Hazard—SIX.4 Series

The radio equipment described in this guide employs radio frequency transmitters. Although the power level is low, the concentrated energy from a directional antenna may pose a health hazard.

Do not allow people to come closer than 3.17 meters (124.80 inches) to the front of the antenna while the transmitter is operating. The antenna must be professionally installed on a fixed- mounted outdoor permanent structure to provide separation from any other antenna and all persons as detailed in this manual.

Protection from Lightning

Article 810 of the US National Electric Department of Energy Handbook 1996 specifies that radio and television lead-in cables must have adequate surge protection at or near the point of entry to the building. The code specifies that any shielded cable from an external antenna must have the shield directly connected to a 10 AWG wire that connects to the building ground electrode.

Warning – This is a Class A product

Warning – This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

Warning – Turn off all power before servicing

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Warning – Turn off all power before servicing this equipment.

Safety Requirements

Safety requirements require a switch be employed between the SDIDU™ external power supply and the SDIDU™ power supplies.

Proper Disposal

The manufacture of the equipment described herein has required the extraction and use of natural resources. Improper disposal may contaminate the environment and present a health risk due to the release of hazardous substances contained within. To avoid dissemination of these substances into our environment, and to lessen the demand on natural resources, we encourage you to use the appropriate recycling systems for disposal. These systems will reuse or recycle most of the materials found in this equipment in a sound way. Please contact Microwave Data

Systems or your supplier for more information on the proper disposal of this equipment.

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2 System Description

2.1 About This Manual

This manual is written for those who are involved in the installation and use of the MDS FOUR.9 Series or MDS SIX.4 Series Digital Radio System, including installation technicians, site evaluators, project managers, and network engineers. The transceivers are comprised of a Software Defined Indoor UnitTM (SDIDUTM) and outdoor unit (ODU). The SDIDUTM is a product and trademark of CarrierComm.

This manual assumes the reader has a basic understanding of how to install hardware, use Windows based software, and operate test equipment. For the purposes of this manual, the radios are referred to as the “Digital Radio Series” except where it is necessary to make a distinction between the models covered or their operating frequency ranges.

2.2 Introduction

The Microwave Data Systems family of digital radios provides high capacity transmission, flexibility, features, and convenience for wireless communications networks. These radios represent a new microwave architecture that is designed to address universal applications for both PDH and SDH platforms. This advanced technology platform provides the flexibility customers need for their current and future network requirements.

The radio family is based on a common platform used to support a wide range of network interfaces and configurations. It supports links for 16 x E1/T1, 100BaseTX Ethernet, and DS3/E-3/STS-1 (optional, consult factory for availability). The radio family is spectrum and data rate scalable, enabling service providers or organizations to trade-off system gain with spectral efficiency and channel availability for optimal network connectivity. The radio family enables network operators (mobile and private), government and access service provides to offer a portfolio of secure, scalable wireless applications for data, video, and Voice over IP (VoIP).

The MDS FOUR.9 Series digital radio family operates in the FCC Public Safety Band of 4.940 to

4.990 GHz, which is generically referred to as the “4.9 GHz band.” It supports three types of user data payload connectivity as follows:

• 100Base-TX intelligent bridging between two locations without the delay and expense of installing cable or traditional microwave.

• Scalable Ethernet capability of 25 and 50 Mbps is included. These scalable radios provide LAN connectivity and offer performance trade-offs between operational bandwidths, data rates, and distance.

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• 16E1 or T1 for cellular backhaul, enterprise voice applications and voice network redundancy

The MDS SIX.4 Series digital radio family operates in the FCC Fixed Microwave Services band of 5.925 to 6.425 GHz, which is generically referred to as the “6.4 GHz band.” It supports four types of user data payload connectivity as follows:

• Gigabit Ethernet intelligent bridging between two locations without the delay and expense of installing cable or traditional microwave.

• Scalable Ethernet capability of 16 to 131 Mbps is included. These scalable radios provide LAN connectivity and offer performance trade-offs between operational bandwidths, data rates, and distance.

• 32 T1 for cellular backhaul, enterprise voice applications and voice network redundancy with 85 Mbps of Ethernet

• SONET (Synchronous Optical Network)

For customers such as cellular carriers requiring backhaul and backbone extension as well

as service providers requiring network redundancy, new Points of Presence (POPs), and last mile access, the Digital Radio Series is a cost effective alternative to leased lines with carrier-class quality of performance. The Digital Series radio is a cost effective solution to meet the growing demand for enterprise Local Area Network (LAN) connectivity between buildings and campuses as well as service providers requiring reliable products for infrastructure expansion, extending Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) fiber access, and network redundancy.

The Digital Series includes integrated Network Management functionality and design features that enable simple commissioning in the field at the customer’s premises. Furthermore, a highlight of MDS radio products is scalability and the capability to support a ring-type architecture. This ring or consecutive point radio architecture is “self-healing” in the event of an outage in the link and automatically re-routes data traffic to ensure that service to the end user is not interrupted.

The Digital Series radio system is composed of a Software Defined Indoor UnitTM (SDIDUTM) and Outdoor Unit (ODU). It supports 1+0 and 1+1 protection and ring architectures in a single 1 Rack Unit (1RU) chassis. The modem and power supply functions are supported using easily replaceable plug-in modules. An additional feature of the SDIDUTM is provision for a second plug-in modem/IF module to provide repeater or east/west network configurations.

The overall architecture consists of a single 1RU rack mount Software Defined Indoor Unit (SDIDUTM) with a cable connecting to an Outdoor Unit (ODU) with an external antenna.

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Core Access

Network

Outdoor

Outdoor Unit

Unit

Outdoor

Unit

Outdoor Unit

Indoor Unit

Outdoor Unit

Outdoor

Unit

Indoor Unit

Figure 2-1. MDS Digital Radio Series SDIDUTM and ODU Architecture

Table 2-1 lists key features that Digital Radio Series technology offers to those involved in the design, deployment and support of broadband fixed wireless networks.

Table 2-1 Key Benefits and Advantages of MDS Digital Radio Series

Benefits Advantages to Providers/Customers Reference

Wireless license-free system (FOUR.9

Fast return on investment.

146H143H2.2 –147H144H2.4

only): ISM bands do not require expensive license band fees or incur licensing delays.

Wireless licensed system (SIX.4 only): No interference from other services as this

Lower total cost of total ownership.

Media diversity avoids single points of failure.

band is licensed to the user.

Wireless connectivity supplements existing cable (Ethernet).

Easy to install units

Straightforward modular system enables

Fast return on investment.

148H145H3.5

fast deployment and activation.

No monthly leased line fees.

Carrier-class reliability.

Complete support of payload capacity with additional wayside channels

Aggregate capacity beyond basic payload:

Increases available bandwidth of network.

149H146H2.2– 150H147H2.5

FOUR.9 Series—34 Mbps, 50 Mbps or 100 Mbps. SIX.4 Series—16 to 131 Mbps

Allows customer full use of revenuegenerating payload channel.

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Benefits Advantages to Providers/Customers Reference

Scalable and spectrally efficient system.

Separate networks for radio overhead/management and user payload.

Ring Architecture

Supports a ring (consecutive point) configuration, thus creating a self-healing redundancy that is more reliable than traditional point-to-point networks.

In the event of an outage, traffic is automatically rerouted via another part of the ring without service interruption.

Ring/consecutive point networks can overcome line-of-sight issues and reach more buildings than other traditional wireless networks.

Networks can be expanded by adding more Digital Radio Series units, or more rings without interruption of service.

Up to 16 (FOUR.9 Series) or 32 (SIX.4 Series) T1/E1 wayside channels support extension of PBX connectivity between buildings without additional leased-line costs.

Lowers total cost of ownership.

Enables network scalability.

Increases deployment scenarios for initial deployment as well as network expansion with reduced line-of-sight issues.

Increases network reliability due to selfhealing redundancy of the network.

Minimizes total cost of ownership and maintenance of the network.

Allows for mass deployment.

2.6,2.7,2.9

A separate management channel allows for a dedicated maintenance ring with connections to each radio on the ring.

Adaptive Power Control

Automatically adjusts transmit power in discrete increments in response to RF interference. For EIRP compliance, the power output is limited to the maximum established at the time of installation, per FCC Part 90 (FOUR.9 Series) or 101 (SIX.4 Series) rules.

Comprehensive Link/Network Management Software

A graphical user interface offers security, configuration, fault, and performance management via standard craft interfaces.

Suite of SNMP-compatible network management tools that provide robust local and remote management capabilities.

Enables dense deployment.

Simplifies deployment and network management.

Simplifies management of radio network and minimizes resources as entire network can be centrally managed from any location.

Simplifies troubleshooting of single radios, links, or entire networks.

2.11

2.12

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Benefits Advantages to Providers/Customers Reference

Simplifies network upgrades with remote software upgrades.

Allows for mass deployment.

2.3 System Features

 Selectable Rates and Interfaces

o Up to 16 (FOUR.9 Series) or 32 (SIX.4 Series) x E1/T1 (wayside channels)

o 100BaseTX/Ethernet: Scalable 25-50 Mbps (FOUR.9 Series) or 16 to 131Mbps

(SIX.4 Series)

o DS-3/E-3/STS-1 (option; consult factory for availability)

 Support for multiple configurations

o 1+0, 1+1 protection/diversity

o Hot Standby

o East/West Repeater (2 + 0)

 Selectable Spectral Efficiency of 0.8 to 6.25 bits/Hz (FOUR.9 Series) or 5 to 7 bits/Hz

(SIX.4 Series). These figures include FEC and spectral shaping effects.

 16 – 64 QAM Modulation (FOUR.9 Series) or 32 – 64 QAM Modulation (SIX.4 Series)

 Powerful Trellis Coded Modulation concatenated with Reed-Solomon Error Correction

 Built-in Adaptive Equalizer

 Support of Voice Orderwire Channels

 Peak output power at antenna port (FOUR.9 Series):

o 24.4 dBm at 4.9 GHz (High Power)

o 17.1 dBm at 4.9 GHz (Low Power)

 Peak output power at antenna port (SIX.4 Series):

o 26 dBm at 6.4 GHz (High Power)

o 8 dBm at 6.4 GHz (Low Power)

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 Receive Sensitivity: -84 dBm to -72 dBm (depending on data rate/modulation/FEC/ODU)

 Adaptive Power Control—Adjusts power output to account for changing path

conditions. Power is limited to the maximum established at the time of installation, per FCC Part 90.

 Built-in Network Management System (NMS)

 Consecutive Point ring architecture

 Built-in performance statistics

o Built-in Bit Error Rate (BER) performance monitoring

 Data encryption of all payload data and T1/E1 wayside channels for Series-100 radios

and Series-50 Ethernet models (Consult factory for availability)

2.4 Physical Description

The following section details the physical features of the Digital Series digital radios

• Model types

• Front panel indicators

• Front panel connections

2.4.1 Model Types

158H155HTable 2-2 lists the radio series according to model number and associated capabilities of throughput,

data interface, and wayside channel. 159H156H

Table 2-3 lists the ODU model numbers.

Table 2-2 MDS Digital Radio Series SDIDUTM Model Types

MODEL NUMBER*

SDIDUxxMNVN

FULL DUPLEX

THROUGHPUT

100 Mbps

Aggregate

(50 Mbps full

duplex)

DATA

INTERFACE

100 BaseTX

WAYSIDE

Two

T1/E1s

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MODEL NUMBER*

SDIDUxxMPVN 100 Mbps

SDIDUxxMNCN 200 Mbps

SDIDUxxMPCN 200 Mbps

SDIDUxxMNTN 68 Mbps Aggregate

FULL DUPLEX

THROUGHPUT

Aggregate

(50 Mbps full

duplex), 1+1

Protection or 2+0

Aggregate

(100 Mbps full

duplex)

Aggregate

(100 Mbps full

duplex), 1+1

Protection or 2+0

(34 Mbps full

duplex) + scalable

Ethernet

DATA

INTERFACE

100 BaseTX

1-16xE1/T1

WAYSIDE

Two

T1/E1s

Two

T1/E1s

Two

T1/E1s

Scalable

Ethernet, 2

Mbps

SDIDUxxMPTN 72 Mbps Aggregate

1-16xE1/T1

Scalable

Ethernet, 2

(36 Mbps full

duplex), 1+1

Protection or 2+0

* “xx” changes in accordance with the frequency range of radio; 49 for 4.9 GHz, 64 for 6.4 GHz)

Table 2-3 MDS Digital Radio Series ODU Model Types

PRODUCT NAME MODEL NUMBER ANTENNA

MDS FOUR.9 - ODU49e ODU4900MEP External antenna required

MDS SIX.4 – ODU*

Transmit: 5929 – 6110 MHz

Transmit: 6181 – 6362 MHz

ODU6400MLL

Receive: 6181 – 6362 MHz

ODU6400MLH

Receive: 5929 – 6110 MHz

External antenna required

Mbps

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MDS SIX.4 – ODU*

Transmit: 5988 – 6169 MHz

ODU6400MHL

External antenna required

Receive: 6240 – 6421 MHz

MDS SIX.4 – ODU*

ODU6400MHH

Transmit: 6240 – 6421 MHz

External antenna required

Receive: 5988 – 6169 MHz

* To support the FCC Part 101 6.4 GHz band plan, four separate ODUs are required to cover the frequencies as listed above.

2.4.2 Options

The following items are also available:

• AC/DC power supply

• Data Encryption

• OC-3/STM-1 Mini-IO Module

Please consult the factory for more information.

2.4.3 Front Panel Indicators

All models of the Digital Radio Series support a variety of front panel configurations that are dependent on the network interface and capacity configurations.

160H157HFigure 2-2 provides an example of a 1+0 configuration and the associated LEDs displayed on

the SDIDUTM front panel. The controller, standard I/O, and each modem card have a status LED.

Figure 2-2. Front Panel LEDs: SDIDUTM Configuration for 1+0 Configuration

The modem status LED indicates the modem status as described in Table 2-4.

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Table 2-4. Modem status LED.

LED STATUS

Green

Orange

Flashing Green

Flashing Orange

The controller status LED is the primary front panel indicator of alarms. An alarm is generated when a specific condition is identified and is cleared when the specified condition is no longer detected. When an alarm is posted,

1. The controller status LED turns orange for 5 seconds

2. The controller status LED turns off for 5 seconds

3. The controller status LED flashes orange the number of times specified by the first digit of

the alarm code

4. The controller status LED turns off for 3 seconds

5. The controller status LED flashes orange the number of times specified by the second

digit of the alarm code

Standby Locked Link (1+1 Non-Diversity Only)

Active Locked Link

Low SNR

Unlocked

Steps 2 through 5 are repeated for each alarm posted. The entire process is repeated as long as the alarms are still posted.

The standard I/O and modem status LEDs are set to red when certain alarms are posted. A complete list of alarms is provided in Appendix 161H158H6.1.

The alarm description is also displayed in the Graphical User Interface (GUI) as described in the User Interface Reference Manual.

2.4.4 Front Panel Connections

Please refer to the 162H159HFigure 2-3 for an example of the SDIDUTM front panel followed by a descriptive text of the connections.

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Figure 2-3. Front Panel Connections, 1+1 Protection: SDIDUTM

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48 V dc, with respect to the unit chassis (ground).

Power Supply Input

DC Input

-48 VDC

-48v (Isolated Input); 2-pin captive power connector. The unit requires an input of -48 volts dc ±10% at the front panel DC Input connector. The total required power is dependent on the option cards and protection configuration (1+0, 1+1). The SDIDUTM front panel power connector pin numbering is 1 through 2, from left to right, when facing the unit front panel. Pin 1 is the power supply return and is connected to unit chassis ground internally. Pin 2 should be supplied with a nominal A ground-isolated supply may be used, provided it will tolerate grounding of its most positive output.

The recommended power input is -44 to -52 V dc at 2 Amps minimum. It is recommended that any power supply used be able to supply a minimum of 100 Watts to the SDIDUTM.

A mating power cable connector is supplied with the SDIDUTM. It is a 2-pin plug, 5 mm pitch, manufactured by Phoenix Contact, P/N 17 86 83 1 (connector type MSTB 2,5/2-STF). This connector has screw clamp terminals that accommodate 24 AWG to 12 AWG wire. The power cable wire should be selected to provide the appropriate current with minimal voltage drop, based on the power supply voltage and length of cable required. The recommended wire size for power cables under 10 feet in length supplying

-48 Vdc is 18 AWG.

The SDIDUTM supplies the ODU with all required power via the ODU/SDIDUTM Interconnect cable. The SDIDUTM does not have a power on/off switch. When DC power is connected to the SDIDUTM, the digital radio powers up and is operational. There can be up to 204 mW of RF power present at the antenna port (external antenna version). The antenna should be directed safely when power is applied.

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Alarm/Serial Interface

Alarms/Serial DB-15HD female connector for two Form-C relay alarm

outputs (rated load: 1A @ 24 VDC), two TTL alarm outputs, four TTL alarm inputs, and Serial Console. The two Form-C relay alarm outputs can be configured to emulate TTL alarm outputs.

USB Interface

USB USB connector, optional.

Voice Orderwire Connector

Voice Orderwire Call

Voice

Call button to alert operator at link-partner SDIDUTM of incoming Voice-Orderwire call.

RJ-11 modular port connector for voice orderwire interface.

Orderwire

NMS 10/100 Network Management System Connections

NMS 10/100 1 10/100Base-TX RJ-45 modular local port connector for

access to the Network Management System (SNMP) and GUI.

NMS 10/100 2 10/100BaseTX RJ-45 modular remote port connector for

access to the Network Management System (SNMP). This port to be used for consecutive point networks.

100/Ethernet Models: Ethernet 100BaseT Connections

USER 10/100 1 100Base-TX RJ-45 modular port connector for the local Fast

Ethernet interface.

USER 10/100 1 100Base-TX RJ-45 modular port connector. This port to be

used for consecutive point networks.

T1 Channels

T1 1-2 Two T1/E1 (RJ-48C) interface connections.

T1 3-16 Fourteen T1/E1 high density interface connector

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2.5 System Description

The overall digital radio architecture consists of a single 1RU rack mount Software Defined Indoor UnitTM (SDIDUTM) with a cable connecting to an Outdoor Unit (ODU). The ODU is designed for use with an external antenna only. This SDIDUTM/ODU architecture is advantageous when compared to a single IDU with external mount antenna, since supporting a signal from the IDU rack to the antenna can result in significant signal losses, which would be difficult to avoid without the use of expensive coaxial cable or a waveguide.

163H160HFigure 2-4 shows the SDIDU

and interfaces from a functional point of view. The functional partitions for the I/O, Modem/IF, and power supply modules are shown. The SDIDUTM comes with the standard I/O capability that can be upgraded. In addition, the Modem/IF function is modular. This allows the addition of a second Modem to support protection or ring architectures. The power supply is similarly modular.

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IDU

Modem Control

Telemetry

East/Primary Modem

MODEM/

FEC ASIC

West/Secondary Modem

MODEM/

FEC ASIC

Secondary Power

Digital

Primary Power

Supply

Multiplexed

Quad

Mux

-48Vdc

Quad

Mux

-48Vdc

Multiplexed

-48Vdc

2x 100 Mbps

16x 1.544/2.048

Mbps

155.52 Mbps

4x44.736/34.368/

51.84 Mbps

2x 155.52 Mbps

4x44.736/34.368/

51.84 Mbps

IDU

CONTROLLER

SNMP 2x

100Base-Tx

User 2x

100Base-Tx

16 T1/E1

64 kbps

Voice

Standard I/O Cards

Optional I/O Cards

(Small Slot)

STM-1/OC3

DS-3/ES/

STS-1

Optional I/O Cards

(Large Slot)

2xSTM-1/

OC3

4xDS3/ES/

STS1

Future

CPU

Switch

Serial

RCH Serial

FRAMER

ODU

Vertical

Antenna

350

TNC

Quad

Mux

MHz

-48Vdc

5/10

MHz

140

Transmitter

Up-Converter

Receiver

Down-Converter

DC/DC

Converters

Commlink

& Processor

5.3/

5.8

GHz

+10Vdc

+5Vdc +3Vdc

-5Vdc

Figure 2-4. MDS Digital Radio Series System Block Diagram

The SDIDUTM interfaces with the ODU to receive and provide modulated transmit and receive waveforms. The SDIDUTM interfaces provide Fast Ethernet 100Base-T connections to the network. Contact the factory for availability of SONET OC-3 connections. In addition, two E1/T1 channels are provided for PBX extension. SNMP is provided on 10/100BaseT ports.

Transfer

Switch

Duplexer

Diversity

Switch

Internal/

Horizontal

Antenna

BNC

N-type

External Antenna

RSL

(Received

Signal Level)

Voltage

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The ODU RF Up/Down Converter card provides the interface to the antenna. The transmit section up-converts and amplifies the modulated Intermediate Frequency (IF) of 350 MHz from the IF Processor and provides additional filtering. The receive section down converts the received signal, provides additional filtering, and outputs an IF of 140 MHz to the IF Processor. The 64-QAM Modem performs the modulation and demodulation of the payload and forward error correction using advanced modulation and coding techniques. Using all-digital processing, the 64-QAM Modem uses robust modulation and forward error correction coding to minimize the number of bit errors and optimize the radio and network performance. The 64-QAM Modem also scrambles, descrambles and interleaves/de-interleaves the data stream in accordance with Intelsat standards to ensure modulation efficiency and resilience to sustained burst errors. The modulation will vary by application, data rate, and frequency spectrum. The highest order modulation mode supported is 64 Quadrature Amplitude Modulation (QAM). 164H161HTable 2-5 summarizes the TCM/convolutional code rates for each modulation type supported by the MDS Digital Radio Series.

Table 2-5. MDS Digital Radio Series TCM/Convolutional Code Rates

Modulation Type Available Code

Rates

16-QAM 3/4, 7/8, 11/12

32-QAM 4/5, 9/10

64-QAM 5/6, 11/12

The major functions of the SDIDUTM can be summarized as follows:

• I/O Processing – The SDIDUTM comes with a standard I/O capability that includes support for up to

16xT1/E1 and 2x100Base-TX user payloads, 2x100Base-TX for SNMP, and voice orderwire. In addition, option cards for DS-3/E3/STS-1, 1-2 x STM-1/OC-3, and 4xDS-3/E3/STS-1 may be added. The SDIDUTM architecture is flexible and allows for the addition of other I/O types in the future.

• Switch/Framing – The SDIDUTM includes an Ethernet Switch and a proprietary Framer that are

designed to support 1+1 protection switching, ring architecture routing, and overall network control functions.

• Network Processor – The SDIDUTM includes a Network Processor that performs SNMP and

Network Management functions.

• Modem/IF – The SDIDUTM Modem performs forward-error-correction (FEC) encoding, PSK/QAM

modulation and demodulation, equalization, and FEC decoding functions. The IF chain provides a 350 MHz carrier, receives a 140 MHz carrier, processes OOK telemetry, and provides –48V power. Two modems can be used for 1+1 protection or ring architectures.

• Power Supply – The SDIDUTM power supply accepts -48 Vdc and supplies the SDIDUTM and ODU

with power. A second redundant power supply may be added as an optional module.

The Modem Processor and its associated RAM, ROM, and peripherals control the digital and analog Modem operation. It also provides configuration and control for both the IF and I/O cards. The

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SDIDUTM interfaces with the ODU to receive and provide modulated transmit and receive waveforms.

The SDIDUTM also provides the physical interface for the user payload and network management. In transmit mode, the Framer merges user payload with radio overhead-encapsulated network management data. This combined data stream is transmitted without any loss of user bandwidth. In the receive mode, the Framer separates the combined data stream received from the 64-QAM Modem. The SDIDUTM supports Scalable Ethernet data rates, such as 25 or 50 Mbps via the 100BaseT data interface port. The SDIDUTM provides network management data on 10 Mbps ports accessible via the 10/100BaseTX port. The Central Processor Unit (CPU) provides the embedded control and network element functionality of the NMS. The CPU also communicates with other functions within the SDIDUTM for configuration, control, and status monitoring.

In Ethernet models, the payload of each user Ethernet data packet and all T1 can be encrypted using an AES encryption algorithm. In addition, the encryption engine is re-seeded with a new, randomly generated key stream every 10 seconds, in order to provide enhanced security. The initial key is based off of a pass phrase entered into each Digital Radio Series unit by the network administrator. Consult factory for the availability of this encryption function.

The power supply converts -48 Vdc to the DC voltage levels required by each component in the system.

2.6 Consecutive Point Architecture

The consecutive point network architecture of the Digital Radio Series is based upon the proven SONET/SDH ring. Telecommunications service providers traditionally use the SONET/SDH ring architecture to implement their access networks. A typical SONET/SDH network consists of the service provider’s Point of Presence (POP) site and several customer sites with fiber optic cables connecting these sites in a ring configuration (see 165H162HFigure 2-5). This architecture lets providers deliver high bandwidth with high availability to their customers.

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Figure 2-5. Ring Configuration.

SONET/SDH rings are inherently self-healing. Each ring has both an active path and a standby path. Network traffic normally uses the active path. Should one section of the ring fail, the network will switch to the standby path. Switchover occurs in seconds. There may be a brief delay in service, but no loss of payload, thus maintaining high levels of network availability.

The consecutive point architecture implemented in the Digital Radio family is based on a point-topoint-to-point topology that mimics fiber rings, with broadband wireless links replacing in-ground fiber cable. A typical consecutive point network consists of a POP and several customer sites connected using MDS Digital Radio Series units. These units are typically in a building in an east/west configuration. Using east/west configurations, each unit installed at a customer site is logically connected to two other units via an over-the-air radio frequency (RF) link to a unit at an adjacent site.

Each consecutive point network typically starts and ends at a POP. A pattern of wireless links and in-building connections is repeated at each site until all buildings in the network are connected in a ring as shown in 166H163HFigure 2-6. . For 2 x 1+0 and 2 x 1+1 nodes payload and NMS connections need to be jumpered between two SDIDUTMs. For 1 x 2+0 nodes, there is no need for jumpers as there is a single SDIDUTM. For SDH or SONET payloads, the configuration is similar but an external add/drop MUX and a second SDH/SONET interface card are required.

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Figure 2-6. Consecutive Point Network

2.7 2 + 0 (East-West) Configuration

The SDIDUTM supports an east/west, or 2+0, configuration that allows a consecutive point architecture to be achieved with only a single 1 RU chassis at each location. In this configuration the SDIDUTM contains two modems supplies and may contain two power supplies. One modem is referred to as the west modem and the other as the east modem. The SDIDUTM is connected to two ODUs, one broadcasting/receiving in one direction of the ring architecture and the other broadcasting/receiving in the other as shown in Figure 2-7.

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Connected to

west modem

Connected to

east modem

Connected to

east modem

Connected to

east modem

Connected to

west modem

Connected to

west modem

Connected to east modem

Connected to

west modem

Figure 2-7. 2+0 (East-West) configuration.

2.8 1+1 Protection

The MDS Digital Radio Series supports 1+1 protection as an option for a critical link. In this configuration, protection is provided in a single 1 RU chassis. The SDIDUTM contains two power supplies and two modems. The power supply, ODU, IF/telemetry and modem are protected. The digital framing and LIUs are not. One modem is referred to as the west modem and the other as the east modem. 1+1 protection can be run in two modes called diversity and non-diversity.

In diversity mode, the link between each pair of modems is the same, as shown in 168H165HFigure 2-8, providing complete redundancy. This arrangement requires bandwidth for both links and noninterference between the links, but it provides hitless receive and transmit switching. The SDIDUTM supports both frequency and spatial diversity. In frequency diversity, two frequencies are used. In spatial diversity, two non-interfering paths are used. In either case, the proprietary framer chooses the best, or error-free, data stream and forwards it to the Line Interface Units (Luis).

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Connected to

west modem

Connected to east modem

Figure 2-8. 1+1 protection in diversity mode

169H166HFigure 2-9 shows operation in non-diversity mode. In this mode, one ODU at each location

Connected to

west modem

Connected to

east modem

transmits to both two ODUs at the other location. This mode does not require the extra bandwidth or interference protection of diversity mode. It provides hitless receive switching and hot standby. The SDIDUTM automatically switches transmit ODU upon appropriate ODU alarm or ODU interface error, minimizing transmit outage time.

Connected to

west modem

Connected to

west modem

Connected to east modem

Connected to

east modem

Figure 2-9. 1+1 protection in non-diversity mode

2.9 1 + 1 Multi-hop Repeater Configuration

The MDS Digital Radio Series supports a 1 + 1 multi-hop repeater configuration with drop/insert capability as shown in 171H168HFigure 2-10. This configuration provides individual 1 + 1 link protection as described in section 172H169H2.8, as well as the full-scale protection inherent in the consecutive point architecture as described in section 173H170H2.6. At each location within the network, data may be dropped or inserted. Front panel connections for drop/insert capability are shown in 174H171HFigure 2-11. In this configuration each SDIDUTM contains two power supplies and two modems.

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