MRC DXL5000 RX, DXL5000 TX User And Technical Manual

DXL5000

Digital Microwave System

User and Technical Manual

Manual Part No. 400571-1 Rev. A July 2009

NOTE TO USER

Overview

The DXL5000 Digital Microwave System (DXL5000) is a state­of-the-art radio system. The DXL5000 Transmitter and Receiver
contain central processors used to control all functions and
operations of the system. To avoid potential software hang-ups
or software corruption, please read and follow the guidelines
contained in the following paragraphs.

Initial Setup

The DXL5000 Transmitter and Receiver each contain central
processors that can only be controlled from a PC or laptop,
either locally or from a remote location.

Prior to using either the DXL5000 Transmitter and/or
Receiver, the IP, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway
addresses must be selected by your System Administrator.

The IP, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway addresses must
be assigned upon initial receipt of your DXL5000 System or
you will be unable to control your DXL5000 System.

Unless otherwise requested, the DXR unit will be shipped with a
default IP address of 192.168.0.10, a subnet mask of

255.255.255.0, and a default gateway of 192.168.0.1.

To enter the IP, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway addresses,
the System Administrator must perform the “Initial DXL5000

System Setup” on page 2-9.

Once the IP, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway addresses are

assigned, the System Administrator will be able to assign up to
four user names and passwords.

To assign user names and passwords, perform the “Receiver

General Procedures” on page 2-18.

Avoid Potential Operational Problems

Information contained in the following paragraphs identify
potential problems that can be avoided by reading and following
the operating procedures provided in this manual.

To avoid potential operational problems, please review the
information contained in the “Operation” Chapter on page 2-1.
The Operation Chapter contains procedures that, when
performed correctly, will eliminate potential problems that could
be caused by operator error or by lack of experience with the
DXL5000 system.

Routine Operations

It is highly recommended that remote operations be performed
using a Microsoft Windows-based PC that meets the following
requirements:

• Microsoft Windows XP Operating System with SP2

• 1.2 GHz processor

• 500 MB of system memory

• 1.0 Gb of free hard disk space

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• Super VGA 800 x 600 pixels

• Internet Explorer 7.0 or later

Remote operations are best performed using Internet
Explorer 7.0 or later.

Notes

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About This Manual

Microsoft®, Windows®, and Internet Explorer® are registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or
other countries.

Part number 400571-1

Revision A July 2009

DXL5000 Digital Microwave System (DXL5000)

Copyright

The information contained in this manual remains the property of
Microwave Radio Communications (MRC) and may not be used,
disclosed, or reproduced in any form whatsoever, without the
prior written consent of MRC.

MRC reserves the right to make changes to equipment and
specifications of the product described in this manual at any time
without notice and without obligation to notify any person of such
changes.

© 2009 Microwave Radio Communications

Microwave Radio Communications

101 Billerica Avenue - Bldg. 6

North Billerica, MA 01862-1256 USA

Proprietary Material

The information and design contained within this manual was
originated by and is the property of MRC. MRC reserves all
patent proprietary design, manufacturing, reproduction use, and
sales rights thereto, and to any articles disclosed therein, except
to the extent rights are expressly granted to others. The
foregoing does not apply to vendor proprietary parts.

MRC has made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the
material contained in this manual at the time of printing. As
specifications, equipment, and this manual are subject to change
without notice, MRC assumes no responsibility or liability
whatsoever for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this
manual or for any decisions based on its use. This manual is
supplied for information purposes only and should not be
construed as a commitment by MRC.

Quality Certification

Microwave Radio Communications is certified to ISO 9001:2000.

TEL: [phone]

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The Microwave Radio Communications and Vislink trademarks
and other trademarks are registered trademarks in the United
States and/or other countries.

General Safety Information

The following safety requirements, as well as local site
requirements and regulations, must be observed by personnel
operating and maintaining the equipment covered by this manual
to ensure awareness of potential hazards.

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DXL5000 System Receiver

Communications Commission (FCC).

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class A digital Device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own expense.

DXL5000 System Transmitter

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by MRC could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

WARNING - RF Power Hazard

High levels of RF power are present in the unit. Exposure to RF
or microwave power can cause burns and may be harmful to
health.

Remove power from the unit before disconnecting any RF cables
and before inspecting damaged cables and/or antennas.

The DXL5000 Transmitter is designed to provide services to
broadcast ENG users under CFR 74 subpart F and 74.601 TV
pickup stations. This unit, operated without an antenna, will not

create RF energy exceeding 1.0 mW/cm2, the FCC limit for
exposure. Once connected to an antenna, the potential for
harmful exposure will be greatly enhanced.

In this situation, a certain distance from the radiator is to be
maintained. Calculations need to be performed to understand
what that safe margin for exposure is. This is known as the
Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) limit.

Note

Calculations provided are for common antennas often utilized in
the ENG environment. The following formula used is that
suggested by OET 65.

Hazardous RF radiation limits and recommended
distances may vary by country. Ensure that all
applicable state and federal regulations are
observed when using this transmitter.

Calculating MPE

EIRP = P * (10 ^ (G / 10)) = (antilog of G/10) * P

Avoid standing in front of high gain antennas (such as a dish
antenna) and never look into the open end of a waveguide or
cable where RF power may be present.

RF Exposure - Safe Working Distances

MRC provides this warning for safety purposes with the intent to
inform the user of the potential hazard to RF exposure. The
following guidelines for safe operation were derived from OET
bulletin 65, August 1997, as recommended by the Federal

P = RF power delivered to the antenna in mW
G = Power gain of the antenna in the direction of interest relative
to an isotropic radiator
R = distance to the center of radiation of the antenna in
centimeters
S = MPE in mW/cm² (milliwatts per square centimeters)

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Conversions
dBi to numeric gain = Antilog (dBi/10)
Feet to centimeters = Feet * 30.48
Centimeters to Feet = cm * .0328
4 π = 12.57

User Input
RF power delivered to the antenna = Watts
Antenna gain (referenced to isotropic antenna) = dBi
Distance from the center of radiation = Feet

The examples shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2 are typical graphs
showing the permissible exposure distance for various antennas.
The plots provide the maximum permissible output of the
DXL5000 Transmitter System at 1 Watt and 2 Watts of RF power
for all frequency bands with digital modulation outputs.

MRC, in accordance with the requirements set forth by the FCC,
provides this information as a guide to the user. It is assumed
that the users of this equipment are licensed and qualified to
operate the equipment per the guidelines and recommendations
contained within the product user guides and in accordance with
any FCC rules that may apply.

Calculation steps:

1. [P] RF power input. Convert watts to milliwatts = Watts *
1000

2. [G] Antenna gain dBi. Convert to numeric gain = Antilog
(dBi/10)

3. [EIRP] Multiply P * G

4. [R] Convert centimeters to feet = Centimeters * .0328

5. Square R

6. Multiply R² * 4π

7. [S] Divide (R² * 4π) into EIRP

S = Power Density in milliwatts per square centimeters. Note:
At frequencies above 1500 MHz, S must not be greater than 1.

Reference
FCC OET Bulletin 65, August 1997 - Evaluating Compliance with
FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio Frequency
Electromagnetic Fields

Figure 1: Digital Modulation - Low Power

80

70

60

50

40

30

20

10

Power Density (mW/cm^2)

0

0 2 4 6 8 10121416182022242628303234363840424446485052545658

Maximum Permissible Exposure

A ll Ban ds, St an dard P owe r 1 Wat t (+30 dB m)

Distan ce in Feet

0dBi

29dBi
36dBi
40dBi
43dBi

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Table 1 reflects the graphic representations in Figure 1 above.

Table 1: Minimum Distance - Low Power

Minimum

Antenna

Gain (dBi)

Distance

from

Antenna

(cm)

0 9 3.54 0.30

29 252 99.19 8.27

36 563 221.60 18.47

40 893 351.48 29.29

43 1261 496.33 41.36

Minimum

Distance

from

Antenna

(inch)

Figure 2: Digital Modulation - High Power

80

70

60

50

40

30

20

10

Power Density (mW/cm^2)

0

0246810121416182022242628303234363840424446485052545658

Maximum Permissible Exposure

All Bands, High Power 2 Watts (+33dBm)

Dist ance in Feet

Minimum

Distance

from

Antenna

(Feet)

0dBi
29dBi
36dBi
40dBi
43dBi

Table 2: Minimum Distance - High Power

Minimum

Antenna

Gain (dBi)

Distance

from

Antenna

(cm)

0 13 5.12 0.43

29 356 140.12 11. 6 8

36 797 313.70 26.14

40 1262 496.72 41.39

43 1783 701.79 58.48

Minimum

Distance

from

Antenna

(inch)

Minimum

Distance

from

Antenna

(Feet)

Conventions

Pay special attention to information marked in one of the
following ways:

WARNING

CAUTION

Follow WARNINGS closely to prevent
personal injury or death.

Follow CAUTIONS to prevent damage to
the equipment.

Table 2 reflects the graphic representations in Figure 2 above.

Note

Notes provide additional information to assist you
in using and maintaining the equipment.

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Symbols Used

The following symbols may be used on the equipment or may be
contained in this manual:

Symbol Meaning

WARNING: General Warning. Risk of Danger

WARNING: Risk of Electric Shock

CAUTION: Electrostatic Discharge. Possible
Damage to Equipment

Fuse - Identifies fuses or their location.

-OR-

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
(WEEE) - The product must not be disposed of
with other waste at the end of its life cycle. It is
the user’s responsibility to dispose of the waste
equipment by handing it over to a designated
collection point for recycling.

Frame or Chassis Ground - Identifies the frame or
chassis terminal.

Earth Ground - Identifies the earth ground terminal

Protective Earth Ground - Identifies any terminal
which is intended for connection to an external
conductor for protection against electric shock in
case of a fault, or the terminal on a protective earth
electrode.

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Contents

NOTE TO USER - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -i

Overview - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - i
Initial Setup- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - i
Avoid Potential Operational Problems - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - i

Routine Operations- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - i

Notices - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - i

About This Manual - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - i
Copyright - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - i
Proprietary Material - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - i
Quality Certification - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - i
General Safety Information- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - i

DXL5000 System Receiver - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ii
DXL5000 System Transmitter - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ii
WARNING - RF Power Hazard - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ii
RF Exposure - Safe Working Distances - - - - - - - - - - - ii

Conventions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - iv
Symbols Used- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - v

Contents - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1
Introduction - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-1

For Whom It’s Written - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-1
Related Documents - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-1
Ordering Documentation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-1
Calling for Service - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-1
Tell Us What You Think! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-1
System Description - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-2

Configuration Options - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-2
Configuration Descriptions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-2
Power Options - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-3
Band and Frequency Options - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-3
Mounting and Deployment Options - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-3

System Integration - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-3

DXL5000 Connections - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-3

Operation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-1

Chapter Overview - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-1
Overview of DXL5000 Transmitter and Receiver Controls,
Indicators, and Connectors - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-1

DXL5000 Transmitter Controls, Indicators, and
Connectors - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-1
DXL5000 Receiver Controls, Indicators, and
Connectors - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-3

Preparing for Operation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-5

Fixed Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-5
Powering the DXL5000 System Transmitter- - - - - - - 2-6

Powering the DXL5000 System Receiver - - - - - - - - 2-7
Initial DXL5000 System Setup - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-9
Transmitter General Procedures - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-11

Review DXL5000 System Transmitter Status - - - - - 2-12

Perform DXL5000 System Transmitter Setup- - - - - 2-13

Review Transmitter Alarms - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-16
Receiver General Procedures - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-18

Review DXL5000 System Receiver Status- - - - - - - 2-19

Perform DXL5000 System Receiver Setup - - - - - - 2-20

Review Receiver Alarms - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-23
Advanced Operation Procedures - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-24

User Name and Password Setup - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-24

Download New System Software - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-25

Troubleshooting - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-1

Chapter Overview - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-1
Errors/Alarms- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-1

Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-1

Chapter Overview - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-1
Unpacking - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-1
Initial Inspection - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-1
Damage in Shipment - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-2

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Installing the DXL5000 System - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-2

Site Preparation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-2
Mounting the DXL5000 Transmitter and Receiver - - 4-2

Power Connections - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-4

Power Requirements - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-4

Power Supply and Distribution - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-4
Grounding - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-5
Connections - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-5

Transmitter Rear Panel Connectors - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-5

Receiver Rear Panel Connectors - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-5

MGMT Connections - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-10

SUMMARY ALARM Connections- - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-10

CHAN1 and CHAN2 T1/E1 Connections- - - - - - - - 4-10

WAYSIDE DATA Connections - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-11

CHAN1 and CHAN2 DATA Connections- - - - - - - - 4-11
Initial Power Up/Power Down - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-12

Checks Before Power-Up - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-12

Initial Power-Up - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-12

Power Down - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-12
Product Modifications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-13

Replacement Parts and Supported Repairs - - - 5-1

Chapter Overview - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-1
Replacement Parts- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-1

External Cables - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-1
AC Power Fuses - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-1

Supported Repairs - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-1

Theory of Operation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-1

Chapter Overview - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-1
System Architecture - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-1

General - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-1
DXL5000 Transmitter - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-1
DXL5000 Receiver - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-1

DXL5000 Transmitter and Receiver Software - - - - - - - - 6-4

Index- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1

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1

Introduction

1.1 For Whom It’s Written

This manual is intended for use by qualified operators, installers,
and service personnel. Users of this manual should already be
familiar with the basic concepts of radio, video, and audio.

1.4 Calling for Service

MRC Technical Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a
week. During regular business hours you can reach our expert
staff directly.

Business Hours: Monday - Friday

8:00 AM - 5:00PM Eastern Time (US)

(0800 - 1700 hrs US ET)

1.2 Related Documents

• Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations (Part No. 400576-1)

• Channels and Frequencies Technical Information (Part

No. 400580-1)

1.3 Ordering Documentation

The above manual may be ordered by contacting MRC
Customer Service:

Business Hours: Monday - Friday

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Eastern Time (US)

(0800 - 1700 hrs US ET)

Telephone: [phone] (Press 3)

+1.978.671.5700 (Press 3)

E-mail: [e-mail]

When contacting Customer Service, please have the following
information available.

• Model number and serial number of the unit. This is

located on a label on the bottom of each unit.

• Approximate purchase date.

Telephone: [phone] (US and Canada)

+1.978.671.5929

E-mail: [e-mail]

After regular business hours and on weekends and holidays, you
can also reach our expert staff as follows:

Telephone: [phone] (US and Canada)

+1.978.671.5929

Your call will be automatically forwarded to the on-call Technical
Support specialist.

When contacting Technical Support, please have the following
information available:

• Model number and serial number of the unit. This is
located on a label on the bottom of each unit.

• Approximate purchase date.

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1.6 System Description

The DXL5000 Digital Microwave System is a cost effective,
highly reliable, flexible, and compact microwave link for long and
medium haul applications, including Studio-to-Transmitter Links
(STL) and Transmitter-to-Studio Links (TSL), multi-hop and
multi-channel broadcast, Community Antenna Television
(CATV), Standard Definition Television (SDTV), High Definition
Television (HDTV), and Analog Television (ATV) video system
networks.

The DXL5000 System is designed to provide high quality digital
format transmission under a Single Carrier Modulation (SCM)
scheme. The DXL5000 System can be configured as either a
simplex or a duplex system. Protection options, such as hot
standby, including space and frequency diversity, will be
available in the future. A high power option is also available for
severe fading transmission environments.

The DXL5000 System consists of a digital microwave
Transmitter and a digital microwave Receiver. See Figure 1-1.

DXL5000 Receiver

DXL5000 Transmitter

The DXL5000 System is designed to be controlled locally or
remotely using a Windows-based PC or laptop computer.

1.6.1 Configuration Options

The DXL5000 System is currently available in the following
configurations:

•Simplex

•Duplex

• Non-protected

• TX, RX, Duplex

• Space Diversity RX

Consult your Sales Representative or contact the factory for the
latest information.

1.6.2 Configuration Descriptions

General The front panels of the DXL5000 Transmitter and
Receiver each contain three status LEDs and a 4-digit display.

DXL5000 Transmitter The rear panel of the DXL5000
Transmitter contains the I/O connectors, the AC input power

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connector, and a power fuse.

• 5.925 GHz – 6.425 GHz (10MHz Channel)

DXL5000 Receiver The rear panel of the DXL5000 Receiver
contains the I/O connectors, the AC input power connector, and
a power fuse.

1.6.3 Power Options

The DXL5000 System Transmitter and Receiver each operate
on the following AC power sources:

120/240 VAC, 50/60 Hz

Fuse ratings for the AC power sources are shown in Table 1-1.

Table 1-1: Transmitter Fuse Ratings

Operating Voltage Fuse Rating

120 VAC, 50/60 Hz 3.0A, 250V, Slow Blow

240 VAC, 50/60 Hz 3.0A, 250V, Slow Blow

Table 1-2: Receiver Fuse Ratings

Operating Voltage Fuse Rating

120 VAC, 50/60 Hz 1.0A, 250V, Slow Blow

240 VAC, 50/60 Hz 1.0A, 250V, Slow Blow

• 6.425 GHz – 6.525 GHz (25MHz Channel)

• 6.525 GHz – 6.875 GHz (10MHz Channel)

• 6.875 GHz – 7.125 GHz (25MHz Channel)

• 7.1 GHz – 8.4 GHz (20MHz Channel)

• 8.2 GHz – 8.5 GHz (19MHz Channel)

• 10.7 GHz – 11.7 GHz (40MHz Channel)

• 12.2 GHz – 12.7 GHz (24MHz Channel)

• 12.7 GHz – 13.25 GHz (25MHz Channel).

1.6.5 Mounting and Deployment Options

For fixed installation applications, the DXL5000 System
Transmitter and Receiver are usually mounted in a standard 19­inch (48.3 cm) rack. Power is supplied by the site or facility
power source.

For more details on installation of the DXL5000 System, see the

“Installation” Chapter on page 4-1 for additional information.

1.6.6 System Integration

Refer to the “Installation” Chapter on page 4-1 for additional
information.

1.6.4 Band and Frequency Options

The DXL5000 System can be ordered to cover the following
frequency bands.

• 1.99 GHz – 2.5 GHz (12/17MHz Channel)

• 4.94 GHz – 4.99 GHz (10MHz Channel)

Once the DXL5000 System is installed, connected, and powered
up, system settings must be selected or modified using a PC or a
laptop computer. Changes to system settings can be performed
either locally or from a remote location via an Ethernet
connection.

1.7 DXL5000 Connections

For details on connections between DXL5000 Transmitter and
Receiver components, see the “Installation” Chapter on page 4-

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2

Operation

2.1 Chapter Overview

This chapter provides the information that will enable you to
operate your DXL5000 Digital Microwave System (DXL5000).

Advanced Operation Procedures 2-24

User Name and Password Setup 2-24

Download New System Software 2-25

2.2 Overview of DXL5000 Transmitter
and Receiver Controls, Indicators, and

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Overview of DXL5000 Transmitter and Receiver Controls, Indicators, and Connectors

DXL5000 Transmitter Controls, Indicators, and
Connectors

DXL5000 Receiver Controls, Indicators, and
Connectors

Preparing for Operation 2-5

Fixed Installation 2-5

Powering the DXL5000 System Transmitter 2-6

Powering the DXL5000 System Receiver 2-7

Initial DXL5000 System Setup 2-9

Transmitter General Procedures 2-11

Review DXL5000 System Transmitter Status 2-12

Perform DXL5000 System Transmitter Setup 2-13

Review Transmitter Alarms 2-16

Receiver General Procedures 2-18

Review DXL5000 System Receiver Status 2-19

Perform DXL5000 System Receiver Setup 2-20

Review Receiver Alarms 2-23

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2-3

Connectors

This section describes the controls, indicators, and connectors
used on the DXL5000 System Transmitter and Receiver.

2.2.1 DXL5000 Transmitter Controls, Indicators, and Connectors

Controls, indicators, and connectors contained on the DXL5000
System Transmitter are shown in Figure 2-1 on page 2-2 and are
described in the following paragraphs.

TX POWER Display The TX POWER 4-digit LED display
indicates the current transmitter output power level in dBm.

MAJOR ALARM LED When flashing amber, the MAJOR
ALARM LED indicates the PA is off and the summary alarm

relay has tripped; when amber, a major alarm has been detected
but no action has been taken.

MINOR ALARM LED When green, the MINOR ALARM LED
indicates no alerts are present; when amber, indicates an alert is
present; and when red, an alert is present and the alert relay has
tripped.

SCM STATUS LED When green, the SCM STATUS LED
indicates no alarms are present; when amber, a minor alarm is
present; and when red, as major SCM alarm is present.

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Figure 2-1: DXL5000 Transmitter Controls, Indicators, and Connectors

POWER IN

Connector

IF IN
Connector

MGMT
Connector

SUMMARY
ALARM

Connector

I
F

I
N

MGMT

I
F

M
O
N

DXL5000 TX

CHAN2 DATA
Connector

CHAN1 T1/E1
Connector

SUMMARY ALARM

CHAN2
DATA

IMC BUS WAYSIDE DATA

CHAN1
DATA

TX POWER
Display

ASI/DS3/E3 1
Connector

CHAN2
T1/E1

1

CHAN1
T1/E1

MINOR ALARM
LED

ASI/DS3/E3 2
Connector

ASI/DS3/E3

ASI/SMPTE310

2

RESET

RF OUT

MAJOR ALARM
LED

SCM STATUS
LED

RESET
Switch

IF MON
Connector

IMC BUS
Connector

WAYSIDE DATA
Connector

CHAN1 DATA
Connector

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ASI/SMPTE310
Connector

CHAN2 T1/E1
Connector

RF OUT
Connector

POWER IN Connector The POWER IN power connector
provides connection to the removable external power cable. The
power connector assembly also contains the AC power fuse.

ASI/SMPTE310 Connector The 75 ohm BNC female ASI/
SMPTE310 connector provides ASI or SMPTE310 inputs to the

unit.

MGMT Connector The RJ-45 MGMT connector provides 10
Base T Ethernet connection for remote control.

IF IN Connector The 75 ohm BNC female IF IN connector
provides the 70 MHz IF input to the unit.

SUMMARY ALARM Connector The DB-15 female SUMMARY
ALARM connector provides summary alarm data for common

faults and events.

CHAN1 and CHAN2 DATA Connectors The CHAN1 and
CHAN2 DATA RJ-45 connectors provide 10/100 Base T

Ethernet connections to the unit.

CHAN1 and CHAN2 T1/E1 Connectors The CHAN1 and
CHAN2 T1/E1 RJ-45 connectors provide T1/E1 input

connections for channels 1 and 2.

ASI/DS3/E3 1 and 2 Connectors The ASI/DS3/E3 1 and 2
BNC 75 ohm female connectors provide ASI or DS3/E3 inputs to
the unit.

RESET Switch When the RESET switch is pressed and held for
approximately 5 seconds, the IP address is reset to the factory
default IP address of 192.168.0.10, the subnet mask is reset to
the factory default subnet mask of 255.255.255.0, and the
default gateway is reset to the factory default subnet mask of

192.168.0.1. No other password or configuration settings are
effected.

WAYSIDE DATA Connector The WAYSIDE DATA DB-9 male
connector provides RS-232 connections for SCM operations.

IMC BUS Connector (Reserved for future use.)

IF MON Connector The 75 ohm BNC female IF MON

connector provides a 70 MHz output for external signal
monitoring purposes.

2.2.2 DXL5000 Receiver Controls, Indicators, and Connectors

Controls, indicators, and connectors contained on the DXL5000
System Receiver are shown in Figure 2-2 on page 2-4 and are
described in the following paragraphs.

RF OUT Connector The SMA 50 ohm female RF OUT
connector provides connection from the internal RF circulator to
the external antenna.

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Figure 2-2: DXL5000 Receiver Controls, Indicators, and Connectors

MGMT

Connector

POWER IN
Connector

POWER IN

IF OUT
Connector

SUMMARY
ALARM

Connector

I
F

O
U
T

D

MGMT

I
V

I
N

DXL5000 RX

CHAN1
DATA

Connector

CHAN2
DATA

Connector

SUMMARY ALARM

WAYSIDE DATA

CHAN2
DATA

IMC BUS

RSL dBm
Display

CHAN1 T1/E1
Connector

CHAN1
DATA

CHAN1
T1/E1

DIV OUT

CHAN2
T1/E1

MINOR ALARM
LED

CHAN2 T1/E1
Connector

ASI/DS3/E3 1
Connector

ASI/DS3/E3

ASI/SMPTE310

2

RESET

1

MAJOR ALARM
LED

SCM STATUS
LED

ASI/DS3/E3 2
Connector

RF IN

DIV IN
Connector

WAYSIDE DATA
Connector

IMC BUS
Connector

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DIV OUT
Connector

ASI/SMPTE310
Connector

RF IN
Connector

RESET
Switch

RSL dBm Display The RSL dBm 4-digit LED display indicates

the current receiver signal power level in dBm.

BNC 75 ohm female connectors provide ASI or DS3/E3 outputs
from the unit.

MAJOR ALARM LED When flashing amber, the MAJOR
ALARM LED indicates the PA is off and the summary alarm

relay has tripped; when amber, a major alarm has been detected
but no action has been taken.

MINOR ALARM LED When green, the MINOR ALARM LED
indicates no alerts are present; when amber, indicates an alert is
present; and when red, an alert is present and the alert relay has
tripped.

SCM STATUS LED When green, the SCM STATUS LED
indicates no alarms are present; when amber, a minor alarm is
present; and when red, as major SCM alarm is present.

POWER IN Connector The POWER IN power connector
provides connection to the removable external power cable. The
power connector assembly also contains the AC power fuse.

MGMT Connector The RJ-45 MGMT connector provides 10
Base T Ethernet connection for remote control.

IF OUT Connector The 75 ohm BNC female IF OUT connector
provides the 70 MHz IF output from the unit.

SUMMARY ALARM Connector The DB-15 SUMMARY
ALARM female connector provides summary alarm data for

common faults and events.

RF IN Connector The SMA 50 ohm female RF IN connector
provides the 70 MHz input from the external antenna.

RESET Switch When the RESET switch is pressed and held for
approximately 5 seconds, the IP address is reset to the factory
default IP address of 192.168.0.10, the subnet mask is reset to
the factory default subnet mask of 255.255.255.0, and the
default gateway is reset to the factory default subnet mask of

192.168.0.1. No other password or configuration settings are
effected.

ASI/SMPTE310 Connector The 75 ohm BNC female ASI/
SMPTE310 connector provides ASI or SMPTE310 outputs from

the unit.

DIV OUT Connector The 75 ohm BNC female DIV OUT
connector provides the diversity receive output from the unit.

IMC BUS Connector The IMC BUS DB-9 male connector
provides RS-232 or RS-485 inputs to the unit.

WAYSIDE DATA Connector The WAYSIDE DATA DB-9 male
connector provides connections for MPEG decoder Wayside
data.

DIV IN Connector The 75 ohm BNC female DIV IN connector
provides the diversity receive input to the unit.

CHAN1 and CHAN2 DATA Connectors The CHAN1 and
CHAN2 DATA RJ-45 connectors provides 10/100 Base T

Ethernet connections to the unit.

CHAN1 and CHAN2 T1/E1 Connectors The CHAN1 and
CHAN2 T1/E1 RJ-45 connectors provide T1/E1 output

connections for channels 1 and 2.

ASI/DS3/E3 1 and 2 Connectors The ASI/DS3/E3 1 and 2

2.3 Preparing for Operation

Each installation or deployment will have its own specific tasks
according to the application and the installed hardware.

2.3.1 Fixed Installation

For fixed installations, the DXL5000 System is typically mounted

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in a standard 19-inch (48.3 cm) rack. The cabling is permanently
installed and power comes from the facility or site power source.

Each installation will have its own specific tasks according to the
application and the installed hardware options.

For installation information, refer to the “Installation” section on

page 4-1.

2.3.2 Powering the DXL5000 System Transmitter

CAUTION

Corruption of software contained in the
DXL5000 System Transmitter may occur if
proper power down or power up of the
DXL5000 does not occur.

The software will become corrupted and the
DXL5000 System Transmitter may have to
be returned to the factory for repair.

CAUTION

Note

If power is accidentally lost, do not
immediately re-apply power to the DXL5000
System Transmitter.

Internal software corruption may occur if
power is applied immediately after a power
loss.

To avoid possible software corruption, wait a
minimum of 10 seconds before re-applying
power.

If you are unsure of the power requirements or
connections to the DXL5000 System Transmitter,
refer to the “Installation” section on page 4-1 .

The DXL5000 System Transmitter must be properly powered up
and powered down to prevent possible corruption of the software
contained in the radio. It will take approximately 30 seconds for
the DXL5000 System Transmitter to initialize.

Power to the DXL5000 System Transmitter must never be cycled
off and on without a minimum delay of 10 seconds between
removal of power and application of power.

Conversely, power to the DXL5000 System Transmitter must
never be cycled to on and then immediately to off, as corruption
of software contained in the radio may also occur.

Power Up

The steps required to properly power up the DXL5000 System
Transmitter are contained in the following steps.

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Note

1. Verify the power cable is properly connected to the

When the DXL5000 System Transmitter is
powered up, it will automatically return to the last
settings that were in use when the unit was
powered down.

The unit will also resume transmitting if the unit
was transmitting when it was powered down, as
long as there are no alarms preventing
transmitting.

DXL5000 System Transmitter rear panel AC POWER
IN connector.