Unite CANII User Manual
VIB-E-US-389B-1.2
19 September 2008
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Disclaimer:
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the material provided herein; however Vibtech
assumes no responsibility regarding the use of the material. Additionally, Vibration Technology Ltd. shall not
be liable for any misuse of this product.
Contact Information:
Vibration Technology Limited, A Sercel Company
Vibtech House
5 Central Boulevard, Central Park
Larbert, FK5 4RU
SCOTLAND, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1324 556 777
Fax: +44 (0)1324 556 222
Email: support@vibtech.co.uk
Website: http://www.vibtech.co.uk
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1 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................................ 4
1.1 Related Documents ................................................................................................................................ 4
2 ELECTRICAL INTERFACE AND CONNECTORS .................................................................................... 4
2.1 Power Connector .................................................................................................................................... 4
2.2 Ethernet Connector................................................................................................................................. 4
2.3 RF Connector.......................................................................................................................................... 4
3 ANTENNA INSTALLATION........................................................................................................................ 5
3.1 CANII Hardware...................................................................................................................................... 5
3.2 CAN Network Schematic ........................................................................................................................ 5
3.3 CAN Field Deployment ........................................................................................................................... 6
3.3.1 CAN Placement ............................................................................................................................... 6
3.3.2 CAN Mast Assembly........................................................................................................................ 7
3.3.3 CAN RF Coverage........................................................................................................................... 8
3.3.4 Network Connection ........................................................................................................................ 8
4 LED INDICATORS ..................................................................................................................................... 9
5 AP INFORMATION..................................................................................................................................... 9
6 REGULATORY INFORMATION ................................................................................................................ 9
6.1 FCC Compliance..................................................................................................................................... 9
6.1.1 FCC Statement ................................................................................................................................ 9
6.1.2 Caution ............................................................................................................................................ 9
6.1.3 RF exposure statement ................................................................................................................... 9
7 GUIDELINES FOR SAFE AND EFFICIENT USE.................................................................................... 10
7.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 10
7.2 Product Care......................................................................................................................................... 10
7.3 Personal Care ....................................................................................................................................... 10
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1 Introduction
This User Manual contains some important information about the Vibration Technology Ltd seismic cell
acquisition node (CAN) Unit. It is important that you read the information contained herein before putting your
Unit into operation.
1.1 Related Documents
VIB-E-US-388 Unite System Installation & Network Deployment Manual
VIB-E-US-390 Unite System Maintenance Manual
VIB-E-PC-146 Unite System Software Update Procedure
VIB-E-US-389 Unite System User Manual
2 Electrical Interface and Connectors
2.1 Power Connector
The CANII unit has two 8-way power connectors on the right side of the enclosure wired in parallel to allow
for battery hot swapping. The pinout is as follows:
Pin Signal
A +12V
B GND
2.2 Ethernet Connector
The CANII unit has four 8-way Ethernet connectors on the front panel of the enclosure to allow for up to 4-off
Ethernet connection. The pinout is as follows:
Pin Signal
B GND
D +12V
E TX+
F TXG RX+
H RX-
2.3 RF Connector
The CANII unit has three N-type female RF connectors on the left side panel of the enclosure to allow for
connection of the 3-sector antenna array. The connector can also be driven with a 5.1V power level on the
inner core for future power over coax applications. The pinout is as follows:
Pin Signal
Centre Signal (+5.1V)
Outer GND
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3 Antenna Installation
14dBi gain
2.6dBi loss
Power budget:
The antenna (and support equipment) is supplied and installed by Vibtech personnel.
3.1 CANII Hardware
The CANII (deployment) hardware is comprised of the following components:
Vibtech CANII (VIB-999-0006B) Vibtech p/n
CANII unit VIB-999-0006B
CANII battery VIB-400-0005
WLAN base station 2.4GHz sectored antenna, 14dBi, 16deg, N-male VIB-800-0006
LMR400 Ultraflex cable, N-type (male-female), 50Ohm, 10m (3-off) (2.6dB
loss) VIB-350-0026BU
Shelley Clamp (upto 50mm tubing) VIB-850-0016
Mobile Mast 28' (8.5m) steel inc carry bag and step VIB-850-0056C
3.2 CAN Network Schematic
Point to Multipoint
AP output 18dBm
Connector loss 2dBm
Cable loss 2.6dBm
Antenna gain 14dBi
TX eirp 27.4dBm
Battery
CANII
ANTENNA
Antenna N-male to
cable N-female
LMR400UF
CAN N-female to
cable N-male
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3.3 CAN Field Deployment
AP0
AP1 AP2
3.3.1 CAN Placement
The CAN should be deployed with the red sector pointing north.
To blue (black) marked panel/cable on antenna
To green marked panel/cable on antenna
To red marked panel/cable on antenna
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3.3.2 CAN Mast Assembly
Safety First
“The mast deployment is a two-man job. Each member of personnel must have steel capped boots, hard hat,
goggles and safety gloves during the mast deployment.”
The CAN mast should be installed as follows:
• Position mast at desired location
• Attach Antenna (p/n: VIB-800-0006) to mast (p/n: VIB-850-0056C) top section through mast tripod
base section using clamp (p/n: VIB-850-0016)
• Connect RF cables (p/n: VIB-350-0026BU) to each of the antenna sectors (3-off) and tape off.
• Attach safety guys lines to clamp and stake in ground pegs 5m from mast base at 120degree
separation
• Push antenna upwards (through tripod base) inserting a new pole section piece at a time until the
desired height has been obtained
• Attach the guys lines to the pegs and tighten, All three guy lines should be tight with the antenna and
mast vertically straight
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3.3.3 CAN RF Coverage
AP0
AP1 AP2
Issue Examination / Action
Antenna,
Height & Tilt
Ensure that the CAN antenna cables are damage free and that all three
cables are correctly and securely connected. All damaged or faulty
components should be replaced.
Check the sequence of the RF cable assembly connections, the RED,
GREEN, BLUE (black) sequence must be observed as per below.
The CAN panel antenna has an azimuth beamwidth (radiation pattern or
signal path) of 120° and an elevation beamwidth of 16°. These radiation
patterns must be observed in order to assess RAU-CAN coverage.
16°
15° mechanical uptilt
120°
16°
15° mechanical downtilt
16°
The CAN sectorised antenna can be mechanically adjusted up to 15° of
uptilt or downtilt per sector. This allows the flexibility to adjust the antenna
radiation pattern to the surrounding terrain thereby maximising the pattern
performance for optimal RAU coverage.
On flat terrain a 0°, 1° or 2° of downtilt will be best. On slopes, gorges and
hilly areas the mechanical tilt must be adjusted to alter the elevation beam
width in order to maximise RAU coverage.
The height of the CAN antenna should be at least 5m, higher if possible,
unless forest canopy would restrict RF propagation.
3.3.4 Network Connection
• Power up the CAN using the battery cable assembly pigtail (p/n: VIB-400-0005). There are LEDs on
the outside of the CAN to show power up status and connectivity/activity on all the external port
connectors.
• Check the CAN has powered up by viewing the LEDs next to battery port# 1.
CANII with battery connected
• The main CAN power LED should be lit and indicate red.
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• If the CAN has failed to power up, check the battery connection and voltage level, replace the battery
if required. If the battery is okay (>12V) swap out the CAN. The CAN should be examined as per
maintenance procedure (VIB-E-US-389, Unite System Manual).
• When successfully connected, the first CAN should appear on the NIPGUI CAN list.
4 LED Indicators
The CANII incorporates an array of LEDs to indicate status as defined in the following table:-
LED Colour Status
Side panel bottom Red On – power good
Off – no power
Side panel top Green On (flashing) – power up test
On (constant) – Status good
Off – status bad
Ethernet Port front
panel connectors
The status LED is placed in an off state during sleep mode.
Green On - LAN Port connection LINK OK,
Off - no or bad connection
Table 1 : LED Indicators
5 AP Information
The table below contains the AP properties
Parameter Data
RF output power (max) 18dBm (software selectable)
Receiver sensitivity (802.11b) -95dBm (1Mbps), -90dBm (11Mbps)
Operating frequency 2.402 – 2.480 GHz, ISM band
Power 12V
6 Regulatory Information
6.1 FCC Compliance
6.1.1 FCC Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE: 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.
6.1.2 Caution
No modification to the radio or antenna is permitted, and any modification could cause the device to cease to
comply with FCC rules part 15, and thus void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
6.1.3 RF exposure statement
This modular transmitter MUST have a separation distance of at least 20cm between the antenna and the
body of the user or nearby persons, excluding hands, wrists, feet, and ankles.
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7 Guidelines for Safe and Efficient Use
7.1 General
Read this information before using your CANII.
For any exceptions, due to national requirements or limitations, when using your CANII, please contact
Vibration Technology Ltd.
Note: Changes or modifications to the product not expressly approved in writing by
Vibration Technology Ltd will void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
7.2 Product Care
• Do not open or disassemble your CANII. Doing so will void any warranty. The CANII does not
contain any user serviceable or replaceable components. Service may only be performed by
Vibration Technology Ltd or an authorised service agent.
• Do not expose your CANII housing to solvents or any substance containing solvents such as paints
or lacquers.
• Do not expose your CANII to hot or cold temperatures outside of those specified in the data sheet.
• Do not expose your CANII lit candles, cigarettes, cigars, naked flames etc.
• Do not drop or throw your CANII as it could sustain damage
• If your CANII is to be stored, store it in a place that is dry and protected from extreme heat or cold.
7.3 Personal Care
The CANII contains radio transmitter and receiver devices. During communication with Unite Infrastructure or
Data Harvesters, the Unit receives and transmits radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic fields (microwaves) in
the frequency range 2400 to 2500 MHz. The output power of the radio transmitter is very low.
If you are in proximity to a CANII whilst it is powered on, you will be exposed to some of the transmitted RF
energy. This exposure is well below the prescribed limits in all national and international RF safety standards
and regulations.
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