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VectaStar Gigabit AP Installation and Commissioning Guide
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VectaStar Gigabit AP Installation and Commissioning Guide D001115-B02 .................................................................................................................................
Part No. D001115-B02 29 June, 2011 Copyright 20062011 Cambridge Broadband Networks Limited Cambridge Broadband Networks Limited reserves the right to make changes to the specifications of the products detailed in this document at any time without notice and obligation to notify any person of such changes. VectaStar, Cambridge Broadband Networks and the Cambridge Broadband Networks logo are trademarks of Cambridge Broadband Networks Limited. All other trademarks are acknowledged and observed. Mention of third-party products does not constitute an endorsement or a recommendation. All figures, data and specifications contained in this document are typical and must be specifically confirmed in writing by Cambridge Broadband Networks Limited before they apply to any tender, order or contract. Cambridge Broadband Networks takes every precaution to ensure that all information contained in this publication is factually correct but accepts no liability for any error or omission. No freedom to use patents or other property rights is implied by this document. Main contacts Main HQ address: Cambridge Broadband Networks Ltd. Selwyn House Cambridge Business Park Cowley Road Cambridge CB4 0WZ England email: info@cbnl.com web: www.cbnl.com Support contacts In the first instance, contact your local dealer. Customer Services: tel: +44 (0)1223 703030 email: support@cbnl.com web: www.cbnl.com/support
Warranty
Any CBNL warranties applicable to this product are contingent upon proper use of the Product. These warranties will not apply (i) if adjustment, repair, or replacement is required because of accident, unusual physical, electrical or electromagnetic stress, neglect, misuse, failure of electric power, environmental controls, transportation, failure to be maintained properly or otherwise in accordance with the specifications, or abuses other than ordinary use; (ii) if the Product has been modified by VAR or end user or has been repaired or altered outside CBNLs repair facility, unless CBNL specifically authorizes such repairs or alterations in each instance; or (iii) where VAR is overdue in its payments for the Products.
Product conformity Hereby, Cambridge Broadband Networks Limited, declares that this VectaStar Gigabit AP is in compliance with
the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Cambridge Broadband Networks Limited, vakuuttaa tten ett VectaStar Gigabit AP tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sit koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen. Hierbij verklaart Cambridge Broadband Networks Limited, dat het toestel VectaStar Gigabit AP in overeenstemming is met de essentile eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG Bij deze verklaart Cambridge Broadband Networks Limited, dat deze VectaStar Gigabit AP voldoet aan de essentile eisen en aan de overige relevante bepalingen van Richtlijn 1999/5/EC. Par la prsente, Cambridge Broadband Networks Limited, dclare que ce VectaStar Gigabit AP est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions de la directive 1999/5/CE qui lui sont applicables Hrmed intygar Cambridge Broadband Networks Limited, att denna VectaStar Gigabit AP str I verensstmmelse med de vsentliga egenskapskrav och vriga relevanta bestmmelser som framgr av direktiv 1999/5/EG. Undertegnede Cambridge Broadband Networks Limited, erklrer herved, at flgende udstyr VectaStar Gigabit AP overholder de vsentlige krav og vrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF
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Hiermit erklrt Cambridge Broadband Networks Limited., dass sich dieser VectaStar Gigabit AP in bereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den anderen relevanten Vorschriften der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet
Cambridge Broadband Networks Limited, VectaStar Gigabit AP 1999/5/

Con la presente Cambridge Broadband Networks Limited, dichiara che questo VectaStar Gigabit AP conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE. Por medio de la presente Cambridge Broadband Networks Limited, declara que el VectaStar Gigabit AP cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE Cambridge Broadband Networks Limited, declara que este VectaStar Gigabit AP est conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposies da Directiva 1999/5/CE.
Cambridge Broadband Networks Limited holds a Technical Construction File for each product, which includes test reports to the following standards, as applicable:
Radio EMC Antenna Safety ETSI EN 302 326 ETSI EN 301 489-1 ETSI EN 301 489-4 ETSI EN 302 326 EN 60950-1
The formal Declaration of Conformity for each product, according to EN 45014,are available on request. Cambridge Broadband Networks Limited reserves the right to restrict the availability of information which may be of a commercially sensitive nature. Compliance details for countries outside the EU are available on request. The outdoor units have been assessed against Article 3.2 of Directive 1999/5/EC by the Notified Body with identification number 0168. The outdoor units are also Class 2 equipment, and when marketed in the EU will carry the following identification:
Country-specific use
Please see the Country-Specific Use Guide D001107 for a list of countries in which this equipment is intended for use.
End-of-life disposal
This label is a requirement of the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/EC, which applies to companies that manufacture, sell, distribute, or treat electrical and electronic equipment in the European Economic Area (EEA). The Directive aims to reduce the waste arising from electrical and electronic equipment and to improve the environmental performance of all those involved in the lifecycle of these products. The crossed-out wheeled bin indicates that the product must NOT be disposed of with other waste at the end of its life it must be recycled. Some EU countries have a temporary derogation they do not have to meet the WEEE recycling targets at this time. Whether you are within the EU or not, your supplier will be able to advise you of any local recycling requirements. For further advice on end-of-life disposal, please contact your supplier or Cambridge Broadband Networks Ltd.
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Safety notices
A warning icon indicates the possibility of a threat to personal safety. A caution icon indicates the possibility of damage to data or equipment.
Working safely at height

All health and safety regulations must be adhered to when operating at heights. This includes, but is not limited to: Where it is necessary to prevent injury, you must do all that is reasonably practicable to prevent anything falling.
If it is not reasonably practicable, you must ensure that no one is injured by anything falling. You must ensure that nothing is:
thrown or tipped from height if it is likely to injure anyone; stored in such a way that its movement is likely to injure anyone.
If the workplace contains an area in which there is a risk of someone being struck by a falling object or person, you must ensure that the area is clearly indicated and that (as far as reasonably practicable) unauthorised people are unable to reach it.
Ensure that no work is done at height if it is safe and reasonably practicable to do it other than at height Ensure that the work is properly planned, appropriately supervised, and carried out in as safe a way as is
reasonably practicable
Ensure that the work complies with any local health and safety regulations Take any necessary precautions with equipment used, to ensure that the work at height is safe and that
there is no risk of the equipment falling
Ensure that people cannot pass under the area of work, while work is taking place. General and electrical safety notices
Warnings All installations must be carried out by fully competent and trained personnel, in accordance with the instructions given in this guide. If working at height, proper safety procedures must be adhered to and the relevant safety equipment must be used.
The outdoor unit must be mounted so that contact by a member of the public is impossible. For example the unit should be positioned on a roof or mast with no public access, and where access to service personnel is restricted. Where possible the unit shall be positioned at a minimum height of 3m above the ground to ensure that access to the unit is restricted. The equipment is intended to be installed in a restricted access location. The equipment should be accessed only when it is powered off, and has been allowed to cool down. According to ENV 50166-2, an ODU should be installed in a location such that it is not possible for a member of the public, in the normal course of their work or everyday activities, to gain access closer than distances specified in RF safety notices on page 5 to the front of the radome. All units requiring a nominal 48V DC supply must be supplied via a 48V DC safety extra-low voltage (SELV) supply in accordance with IEC 60950-1:2001. Additionally the Power Supply Unit shall withstand surges in accordance with EN 60065:2001 Cl. 10.1 or an equivalent. The supply used for these units shall be in accordance with ETSI EN 300 132-2. To avoid electric shock, do not connect SELV circuits to telephone-network voltage (TNV) circuits. LAN ports (Ethernet) contain SELV circuits, and WAN ports (E1) contain TNV circuits. The LAN and WAN ports both use RJ45 connectors. Use caution when connecting cables. On the front of all units requiring a 48V DC supply a user-supplied frame chassis earthing conductor, 1.5mm2 cross-sectional area (or 16AWG) or larger, must be permanently connected from the frame/chassis earth bolt (identified by the graphic symbol 60417-IEC-5020) to an earth point in the building installation. This bolt should not be used as a Protective Earth Terminal.
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Cautions All VectaStar equipment should be installed within a lightning protection zone.
The Ethernet interface shall only be connected to a SELV interface. The E1 interface shall only be connected to a TNV-1 interface. Ensure that all cables are professionally installed. Care must be taken to ensure that no safety hazard may result of installation. On installation by a professional engineer, the plastic tags on the RJ45 connectors shall be broken to ensure that it is difficult to remove the cable once installed. Any pigtails pre-fitted to ODUs form an integral part of the overall system and must not be removed as this will invalidate any existing product warranty. Units have anti-tamper seals fitted. Breaking such seals will invalidate any existing product warranty. All units requiring a 48V DC supply should be powered by a SELV circuit (less than 60VDC) with less than 240VA available and meeting SELV failure modes. With connection to centralized DC power, install only in dedicated equipment rooms or the equivalent. The minimum distance between a Gigabit AP and Gigabit RT directly aligned, Line of Sight, is 100m. If the two units are closer than this, then the US CNR will degrade as the Gigabit AP will start to compress and some modulations may not be achievable. An ODU weighs up to 10kg (including the rear bracket). Be prepared for this when installing. The installation will be easier if performed by two people. All CBNL ODUs are designed to be fitted to a pole of diameter 42mm to 110mm, using the bracket supplied. If you want to use a different mounting system, you need to make your own arrangements. All connections at the ODU are rated to IP67. As an additional safeguard against water ingress over time, CBNL recommends the use of self-amalgamating tape in line with local practice, on all external cable connectors and joiners. Suitable tape is available from most suppliers of installation components. Where extreme climatic conditions are found, CBNL recommends the use of a flexible cable protection conduit for the external cabling to the ODU. Be sure that you are aware of any local building regulations and standards, and adhere to those that are relevant.
RF safety notices
Warnings Locally applicable national and international RF safety requirements must be adhered to when installing the ODU and antenna. Please refer to CBNL Customer Services and local regulatory authorities for advice on compliance. As guidance, for a VectaStar Gigabit AP: According to ENV 50166-2, the ODU, where fitted with a standard 90-degree antenna, should be installed in a location such that it is not possible for workers or members of the public, in the normal course of their work or everyday activities, to gain access closer in front of the radome than the specified distances in the table below. The maximum EIRP is also given.
Band Distance Worker 10.5 GHz: 26 GHz: 28 GHz: 0.5m 0.5m 0.5m Public 1.0m 1.0m 1.0m 42.0dBm 42.0dBm 42.0dBm EIRP
Indoor equipment requirements

The indoor equipment meets the requirements of ETSI EN 300-019-1-3 class 3.1 for stationary use at weather protected locations. ETSI EN 300-019-1-3 class 3.1 is a combination of classes 3K3/3Z2/3Z4/3B1/3C2(3C1)/3S2/3M1 in IEC standard 60721-3-3 [1]. This class applies to a permanently temperature controlled enclosed location. Humidity is usually not controlled. Heating, cooling, forced ventilation and humidification are used as necessary to maintain the required conditions especially where there is a significant difference between the room environment and the external ambient. The climate-controlling systems could be periodically switched on or off but extremely high or low temperatures are prevented. This class applies to locations: where installed equipment may be exposed to solar radiation and to heat radiation. It may also be exposed to movements of the surrounding air due to draughts in buildings. They are not subjected to condensed water, precipitation, water from sources other than rain or icing
without particular risks of biological attacks. This includes protective measures, e.g. special product design, or installations at locations of such construction that mould growth and attacks by animals, etc. are not probable with normal levels of contaminants experienced in urban areas with industrial activities scattered over the whole area and/or with heavy traffic
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without special precautions to minimize the presence of sand or dust, but which are not situated in proximity to sources of sand or dust with insignificant vibration and shock.
The conditions of this class may be found in: normal living or working areas, e.g. living rooms, rooms for general use (theatres, restaurants)
offices shops workshops for electronic assemblies and other electro-technical products telecommunication centres storage rooms for valuable and sensitive products.
Outdoor equipment requirements

The outdoor equipment meets the requirements of ETSI EN 300-019-1-4 classes 4.1E and 4.2H for stationary use at non-weather-protected locations. ETSI EN 300-019-1-4 Class 4.1E is a combination of classes 4Z5/4Z7/4B1/4C2(4C3)/4S2/4M5 in IEC 60721-3-4. Class 4.2H is a combination of classes 4K4H/4Z5/4Z7/4B1(4B2)/4C2(4C3)/4S2(4S3)/4M5 in IEC 60721-3-4 [1]. This class applies to locations: which are directly exposed to an open-air climate, including solar radiation, movement of the surrounding air, precipitation and water jets; splashing; water
where mould growth, or attacks by animals but excluding termites, may occur; with normal levels of contaminants experienced in urban areas with industrial activities scattered over the whole area and/or with heavy traffic. It also applies to coastal areas; NOTE 1: At locations in the immediate neighbourhood of industrial sources with chemical emissions either special precautions must be taken or a special chemical class must be chosen. in areas with sand or dust sources, including urban areas; NOTE 2: At locations in geographical areas with wind-driven sand or dust in air special precautions must be taken or a special class for mechanically active substances must be chosen. where transmitted vibrations are experienced from machines or passing vehicles. Higher level shocks may be experienced e.g. from adjacent machines. NOTE 3: More severe mechanical conditions are to be expected for equipment intended for public use. Special requirements should be stated for such equipment, e.g. protection against vandalism. Note: In extreme environmental conditions, or for additional protection, installers may wish to consider placing ODU cabling in a suitable outdoor duct.
Revision history
Revision A00 A01 B00 Date Sep-2010 Nov-2010 Jan 2011 Author M Ley M Ley M Ley Description Created.
B01
Apr 2011
M Ley
B02
Jun 2011
M Ley
Removed antenna instructions (now in antenna box) Removed Asus instructions Added ODU-S instructions Updates Added IDU-4VL-4E1-1U instructions Replaced Dell instructions with new VSInstall tool v2 Added FE dongle instructions VS Install Tool V3 ODU-s
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Table of Contents
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Safety notices 4
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
How to use this guide 9 Terminology 10 Before you start 10
Setting up an Installation Laptop PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Installation Laptop PC requirements 11 Downloading VS Install Tool V3 11 Changing the Installation Laptop PC IP address 12 Downloading the VectaStar ODU software 13
Configuring a Gigabit AP (in ZFS mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Introduction 14 Before you start 15 Start VS Install Tool V3 on the Installation Laptop PC 15 Connect the Installation Laptop PC 16 Perform a full install 17 Configuration steps 19 Power down the ODU 21 Other VS Install Tool V3 operations 22
Installing a VectaStar Gigabit ODU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Overview 23 Check the ODU polarisation 24 Check the antenna polarisation 25 Assemble and mount the antenna on the pole 25 Mount the ODU onto the antenna bracket 26 Connect an earthing strap to the ODU 27 Align the ODU 27 Fibre ODU: Make up the 2-core power cable run 28 CAT-5e ODU: Make up the power/data cable run 32 Fibre ODU: Connect power/data cables 34 CAT-5e ODU: Connect power/data cable 35
VectaStar Gigabit indoor connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Overview 36 Fibre Gigabit ODU: Installing an IDU-PSU-70W 37 Installing an IDU-GPI (CAT-5 Gigabit ODU) 38 Installing an IDU-PI-60W (CAT-5 Gigabit ODU) 42 Connecting to the core network and checking operation 43
Lightning protection for CAT-5e and 2-core cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Overview 44 Installing an LP-GE 44 Installing an LP-AP 48
Cables and connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Overview 51 CAT-5e cables 51 2-core cables 52 48V power supply requirements 52 Power cables minimum recommendations 53
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LED Status Indication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

IDU-GPI 54 IDU-PI-60W 55
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
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Introduction
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How to use this guide

The guide explains how to install current VectaStar Gigabit hardware as of the date on page 2. Customers with older hardware should refer to previous versions of this guide. In this guide, youll find all the information necessary to install and commission a VectaStar Gigabit AP. Note: For the purposes of this document, Gigabit AP refers to a Gigabit AP in Zero-Footprint Sector (ZFS) mode, i.e. without a Radio Controller. The structure of the guide follows the basic installation procedure. Some steps need to be performed at the warehouse, or on the ground at the hub site or customer premises, before installing any items up a pole or mast.
Perform this step at the warehouse, before installing up a pole or mast

1 Configuring a Gigabit AP (in ZFS mode) on page 14 explains how to configure an ODU with IP addressing and channel information, host access (from the VNMS Server) and gateway IP address, before installing hardware up a pole or mast.
Install the ODU up a pole or mast

1 Installing a VectaStar Gigabit ODU on page 23 explains how to install an ODU up a pole or mast, as well as making up and installing the necessary cable runs. Note: You will also need to refer to the antenna installation instructions. These are model-specific, and are supplied in the antenna box.
Install/connect to indoor equipment

1 VectaStar Gigabit indoor connections on page 36 describes powering an ODU, connecting to the core network and testing operation.
Reference material
The remaining chapters give supplementary information, such as LED status, connector details and lightning/power protection. Note: Please check the CBNL Support website (www.cbnl.com/support) for latest versions of this document, available as an Acrobat PDF.
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Terminology
A VectaStar Gigabit AP in zero-footprint mode is termed a Zero-Footprint Sector (ZFS). The term Zero-Footprint Hub is used where multiple VSG APs are aggregated at a single location. This could be via a third-party switch of some kind or via CBNLs Radio Controller. In the case of the hub with third-party switch, VectaStar Gigabit APs will still operate as separate ZFS entities.
When a VSG AP is connected to a Radio Controller, the Radio Controller becomes a single entity with multiple sectors. In this case, the VSG AP is simply an AP enabled for up to 30 RTs, similar to VS2.
Before you start

You need to bear the following points in mind: Pay special attention to any site survey details or site design plan that exists these should include information on:
Polarisation ODU location Azimuth/elevation adjustment reference for ODU alignment Lightning protection, power and data cable considerations your site survey instructions should define any such requirements (e.g. cable lengths, LP-AP and LP-GE usage). Make sure there is a suitable place to route the cables through the external wall. Make sure the supplied cables will reach from your intended installation site to the indoor equipment. Remember to allow an extra 1m for strain relief at each end of power and signal cables.
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Setting up an Installation Laptop PC
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Installation Laptop PC requirements

To configure and align a VectaStar Gigabit ODU, you need an Installation Laptop PC running VS Install Tool V3; this can be any Windows or Linux laptop/PC, with the following: Java6 must be installed
A single Ethernet interface. VS Install Tool V3 uses a built-in DHCP server. In order that this DHCP server runs correctly, the Installation Laptop PC must have a single Ethernet interface (two or more Ethernet interfaces may cause the IP allocation by the DHCP server to fail). Install Java6, if you have not already done so. Download the VS Install Tool V3 application from the CBNL support site; see Downloading VS Install Tool V3 on page 11 Download and unpack the latest VectaStar software release from the CBNL support site. See Downloading the VectaStar ODU software on page 13. Set the IP address of the Installation Laptop PC to be 192.168.1.254.
Before you can perform the configuration, you must take the following steps on the Installation Laptop PC: 1 2 3 4
Downloading VS Install Tool V3

You need to obtain the latest version of the Java app VectaStar VS Install Tool V3 from the CBNL support web site and save it onto your chosen Installation Laptop PC. 1 2 From the Installation Laptop PC, start a web browser and go to the following URL: http://www.cbnl.com/support Click on the release software link.
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Enter your username and password (these should have been previously supplied to you by CBNL) and click OK. Save the file to a folder on the Installation Laptop PC (e.g. /tmp, or the Desktop). The file will be downloaded to your computer. It will be called something like vsinstall-3_x.jar. Close the browser window.
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Changing the Installation Laptop PC IP address

You need to change the IP address of the Installation Laptop PC so it can communicate with the ODU in its factory default configuration.
Windows instructions
Detailed instructions will depend on your version of Windows. As an example, here are instructions fo Windows 7: 1 Open the properties for your Local Area Connection (TCP/IP):
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Change the Installation Laptop PC IP address to 192.168.1.253. Change the Netmask to 255.255.255.0. Click OK.
Linux instructions
1 On the Installation Laptop PC, open a shell window and enter the following command:
sudo ifconfig eth0
In the resulting output, the line that gives the Installation Laptop PC current IP address starts inet addr: Change the Installation Laptop PC IP address temporarily to 192.168.1.253:
> sudo ifconfig eth0 up 192.168.1.253 netmask 255.255.255.0
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Downloading the VectaStar ODU software

You need to obtain the latest version of the VectaStar software (from the VectaStar CD-ROM or the CBNL support web site) and unpack it onto your chosen Installation Laptop PC. To download from the CBNL support web site: 1 2 From the Installation Laptop PC, start a web browser and go to the following URL: http://www.cbnl.com/support Click on the release software link.
Enter your username and password (these should have been previously supplied to you by CBNL) and click OK. 4 Click on the link for the most up-to-date software version. If the software release you require is not there, please contact Customer Services. 5 Click on the APC, CPE and EMS software only link. 6 Save the file to a folder on the Installation Laptop PC (e.g. /tmp, or the Desktop). The file will be downloaded to your computer (it will be called something like VSCD_N.x.y-z_SWOnly.tgz, where N is the major release). 7 Close the browser window. 8 Navigate to the folder where you saved the tgz file. 9 Unpack the tgz file. The method used will depend on your operating system. 10 Locate the file you will need:
vectastar-N.x.y-z-cpe.zip
You will need to specify this file later in the upgrade/configuration process.
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Configuring a Gigabit AP (in ZFS mode)
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Introduction
This chapter explains how to configure a VectaStarGigabit AP (in ZFS mode) using VS Install Tool V3 (the VectaStar java-based installer) on your chosen Installation Laptop PC.
IDU-PI-60W
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Ethernet switch Installation Device running VSInstall v2
Perform these instructions at the warehouse, or on the ground, before any physical installation up a pole or mast. Please note: This chapter assumes you are configuring the ODU for the first time (i.e. the equipment has factory default settings and no saved configuration file).
ZFS mode is the mode of operation without a Radio Controller.
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Before you start

Caution: Make sure all power is switched off before connecting or disconnecting an ODU. You may damage the equipment if you connect or disconnect the outdoor CAT-5e cable from the indoor equipment while it has power applied.
Required equipment
To perform the configuration steps in this section, you will need: IDU-PI-60W, part of the Installer Kit
Ethermet switch (see below) 2 x straight-through CAT-5 Ethernet cables
Recommendation: use an Ethernet switch

CBNL recommends that you use an Ethernet switch. This allows an ODU to auto-negotiate properly without being dependent on the Ethernet chipset in your chosen Installation Laptop PC, which in turn ensures a successful configuration. If you attempt the configuration without using a switch and it fails, try again using a switch.
Start VS Install Tool V3 on the Installation Laptop PC

1 2 3 Switch off the power to the IDU-PI-60W. Boot up the Installation Laptop PC. Start VS Install Tool V3 on the Installation Laptop PC: (Windows/Mac) Double-click the vsinstall.jar file (Linux) Run the following command:
java -jar vsinstall-3_x.jar.
Youll see the initial screen:
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Connect the Installation Laptop PC

To connect the Installation Laptop PC to the ODU you need to make the connections shown below.
IDU-PI-60W
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Ethernet switch Installation Device running VSInstall v2
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Connect a straight-through Ethernet cable between the OUT port on the IDU-PI-60W and the RJ45 connector on the underside of the ODU. Connect a straight-through Ethernet cable between the IN port on the IDU-PI-60W and the Ethernet switch. Connect a straight-through Ethernet cable from the Ethernet switch to the Ethernet port on the Installation Laptop PC.
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Perform a full install

1 2 On the Installation Laptop PC, in the VS Install Tool V3 main window select Upgrade or Install AP or RT and click Next. Select Load default AP or RT configuration (full install) and click Next.
If you choose not to load the default configuration, VS Install Tool V3 only performs the upgrade procedure,
and assumes there is already a saved config file on the ODU.
If there is no previously saved config file, you will see an error message, and the complete upgrade/config
procedure will be followed. 3 Browse to the file containing the VectaStar software release (vectastar-N.x.y-z-cpe.zip) you want to install and click Open:
Click Next. The VectaStar release files will start decompressing:
As prompted in the VS Install Tool V3 window, restart the ODU.
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After about 20-30 seconds you will see some messages in the VS Install Tool V3 window:
Click Next and wait until the upgrade has completed.
Once the upgrade process has completed, VS Install Tool V3 will automatically start the configuration process.
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Configuration steps
The steps that you follow in this section depend on the type of ODU connected.
Set the ODU type and access list

1 2 Select your AP type (ZFS or GbitAP). (ZFS mode only) Enter the IP access list (i.e. any machine IP addresses allowed to manage the ODU, such as your VNMS Server):
If you selected GbitAP as the ODU-type, go straight to Complete the configuration on page 21.
Set the interface type (VSG AP, GbitAP mode only)

1 Select the interface to be used on this unit; this can be 1000baseT or Fibre).
Set up channelisation
2 Click Next and:
Click in the Downstream Freq field and enter the downstream frequency in kHz Press Tab; the Upstream frequency will be filled in automatically Press Tab and select a channel bandwidth from the drop-down menu
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Set up network parameters

1 Click Next and enter configuration details as described in the table below:
Parameter Hostname IP address Netmask Gateway Syslog IP address VLAN ID SNMP community
Description A name used to represent this ODU in the EMS applications (such as vsodu). Local IP Address of the AP; the default is 192.168.1.1 Usually 255.255.255.0. Gateway IP address. IP address of the computer to which syslog messages are sent. For use with tagged traffic networks; enter the integer value for the VLAN tag. Use in conjunction with the interface field. Clear text string used for SNMP authentication (default is public).
Note: If you change the ODUs IP address or password, VS Install Tool V3 automatically remembers the new details for the remainder of this session (i.e. while the Installation Laptop PC is still physically connected). 2 Make a note of any changes you make (especially Hostname and IP address).
Set the units management password

1 Click Next and specify a management password for the ODU:
Check Default password, or Uncheck Default password and enter a new password twice.
Make a note of the password; without it, users will not be able to manage the ODU.
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Set up VectaStar compatibility mode

1 Select the over-the-air compatibility mode:
yes: ODU can work interoperably with VS1 radio networks no: ODU works with VS2/VSG networks
Complete the configuration

1 2 3 Click Next to confirm that you want to configure the ODU. Click Next to load the configuration. Click Finish to reboot the ODU:
Power down the ODU

1 2 3 Exit VS Install Tool V3. Disconnect the Installation Laptop PC from the indoor equipment. Disconnect the ODU from the power.
The ODU is now ready to be installed up a pole or mast.
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Other VS Install Tool V3 operations

Starting the configuration process from scratch
If you want to configure an ODU without performing an upgrade, proceed as follows: 1 On the Installation Laptop PC, in the VS Install Tool V3 main window select Configure AP or Terminal and click Next.
As prompted in the VS Install Tool V3 window, restart the ODU. After about 20-30 seconds you will see some messages in the VS Install Tool V3 window:
Click Next and follow the steps in Configuration steps on page 19.
Running a syslog session

To run a syslog session and save syslog messages to a text file: 1 2 3 Select Syslog from the main screen and click Next. Browse to the folder where you want to save the syslog file, enter a file name and click Open. The syslog process will bgin collecting data. When you want to stop the process, click Finish.
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Installing a VectaStar Gigabit ODU
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Overview
This chapter explains how to install VectaStar Gigabit ODUs (VSG ODU-S and VSG ODU) for all frequencies and polarisations. Make sure you have read and understood the information in Safety notices on page 4. You will also need to refer to the model-specific antenna installation instructions, supplied in the antenna box.
H
V
ODU-S
ODU
Overview installing an ODU

These are the steps you will need to take: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Check the ODU polarisation (page 24) Check the antenna polarisation (page 25) Assemble and mount the antenna: see the separate instructions in the antenna box Mount the ODU onto the antenna/bracket, page 26 Earth the ODU, page 27 Align the ODU: see the separate instructions in the antenna box Make up the cable runs, including any lightning protection: Fibre ODU: Make up the 2-core power cable run, page 28 CAT-5e ODU: Make up the CAT-5e power/data cable run, page 32 Connect the power/data cables:
Fibre ODU: Make the power/data connections, page 34 CAT-5e ODU: Make the power/data connections, page 35
Note: Only use the minimum length of cable necessary when installing a VectaStar Gigabit ODU. Excess cable should be trimmed rather than leaving coils of cable. In extreme environmental conditions, or for additional protection, installers may wish to consider placing ODU cabling in a suitable outdoor duct.
Carrying/lashing ODUs
VectaStar ODUs have both a carry handle and one or more lashing points. Caution: If you need to lash rope to an ODU to lift it, only use the correct lashing point (the small circular hole as indicated below). Do not lash to the carry handle, as it is not designed for this purpose. ODU-S
carry handle (not lashing point)
ODU
carry handle only (not lashing point)

H
V
lashing point
lashing points
[
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Check the ODU polarisation

It is very important that you install the ODU with the correct polarisation for the sector, as detailed on any site-specific installation instructions. VSG ODU-S Polarisation is controlled simply by the orientation of the ODU-S. horizontal vertical
VSG ODU Polarisation is controlled by the polarisation twister on the ODU; see the diagram below, and follow the instructions on page 25 if you need to change the ODU polarisation.
10.5GHz ODU 26GHz ODU 28GHz ODU
polarisation twister
V
10
.
RF adapter
V H
V
RF adapter
V H
V
RF adapter
V
Hz
G
vert.
vert.
GH
z
10
vert.
28
26GHz
Hz
AP AP
26
G
.5
horiz.
10
10
5G
horiz.
V
Hz
5G
Hz
H
26GHz
horiz.
26
H
28 GH
Hz
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AP
AP
5G
Hz
GH z
28
H V
H V
28
GH
VSG ODU (not ODU-S): Changing the ODU polarisation if necessary

Note: Refer to the diagram on page 24. These instructions do not apply to a VSG ODU-S. ODU-S ODU
H
V
To convert a VSG ODU from its default vertical polarisation to horizontal polarisation: 1 2 3 4 5 Undo the four M4x20 bolts in the RF adapter. Lift out the RF adapter (keep the bolts in place) Remove the O ring from the recessed groove on the face plate, rub a small amount of silicone grease onto it, and replace it. Clean the mating surfaces thoroughly with dry cloths or tissues; ensure the aperture is completely clear of any silicone grease. Lift out the polarisation twister, flip it over (one face has an H engraved on it, the other has a V) and replace it. Two locating pins ensure the polarisation twister fits in the correct rotational orientation. Ensure that the orientation matches the views on page 24. Rotate the RF adapter 90 to set the new polarisation and replace it on the polarisation twister (two posts on the twister ensure it will only fit in the correct orientation). Ensure that the orientation matches the views on page 24. Replace and tighten the four M4x20 bolts.
Check the antenna polarisation

It is very important that the ODU and antenna polarisations match: check your site installation instructions against the antenna product label/part number: Antenna, vertical polarisation: ANT-xxG-AP-V
Antenna, horizontal polarisation: ANT-xxG-AP-H
Assemble and mount the antenna on the pole

Instructions for assembling and mounting the antenna are dependent on the type of antenna. Please refer to the separate instructions supplied in the antenna box.
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Mount the ODU onto the antenna bracket

Caution: In all cases, the ODU should be mounted with the carry handle at the top and the connectors at the bottom. Silicone grease is needed to fully waterproof the ODU-to-antenna coupling. However, you must avoid getting any silicone grease into the RF aperture. Note: Refer to the diagram on page 24. 1 Put a very small amount of silicone grease around any O rings: Note: If you remove and refit the antenna, youll need to re-grease the O ring, but clean the mating surfaces thoroughly with dry cloths or tissues; ensure the aperture is completely clear of any silicone grease. 2 3 4 If fitted, remove yellow plastic dust cap from the RF aperture on the ODU. If you have not already done so, remove any protective tape from the waveguide apertures. (ODU-S only) Ensure you are installing with the correct polarisation, as detailed on any site-specific installation instructions: horizontal vertical
Offer up the ODU to the antenna, aligning the four retaining clips. ODU-S ODU
7 8
Gently push the ODU onto the antenna RF adaptor. Take care not to damage the O ring. If you rotate the ODU slightly as you do this, you will feel the flat edge inside the polarisation twister mate with the corresponding flat edge on the antennas RF adapter. Do not use excessive force; incompatible polarisations will damage the units. Secure the ODU by fastening the four retaining clips. Thread a security cable, or large cable ties, through the holes in the ends of the retaining clips, to prevent the clips coming undone.
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Connect an earthing strap to the ODU

1 Using a 6mm spanner or socket drive remove the M6 bolt and shake-proof washer and connect an earthing strap to the rear of the ODU. This should be a 15mm2 (or 6AWG), braided cable. When re-assembling make sure the washer is between the earth strap connector and the M6 bolt (not between the ODU casing and the earth strap connector). Attach the other end of the earthing strap to a suitable earth point below the ODU.
Align the ODU

Note: Please refer to the detailed instructions supplied in the antenna box. The instructions below are just a brief overview. 1 2 3 4 Loosen the four Azimuth Lock bolts and perform an azimuth alignment. Retighten the Azimuth Lock bolts. Loosen the two Antenna Mounting bolts slightly and perform an elevation alignment. Re-tighten the Antenna Mounting bolts. Check azimuth alignment, and perform fine adjustment if necessary. Check elevation alignment, and perform fine adjustment if necessary.
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Fibre ODU: Make up the 2-core power cable run

Note: All connections at the ODU are rated to IP67. As an additional safeguard against water ingress over time, CBNL recommends the use of self-amalgamating tape in line with local practice, on all external cable connectors and joiners.
Note: Only use the minimum length of cable necessary when installing a VectaStar Gigabit ODU. Excess cable should be trimmed rather than leaving coils of cable. For a fibre-based ODU, you will need to make up the required length of 2-core cable, including any LP-APs, and terminate the ODU end using the supplied Souriau UTS connector.
To ODU
SOURIAU connector (rear view)

1 2
SM fibre outdoor grade 2-core 48V DC outdoor grade at least 2.5mm2 (14AWG)
optional secondary LP-AP
1 2 3
0V Return (BRN) n/c 48V (BLU) Screen (if fitted)
LP-AP (if required)

BRN BLU
indoor
to indoor equip.
outdoor
BLU BRN
to 48V
IMPORTANT! If fitted, primary LP-AP must be installed on grounded wall plate, as close as possible to point of ingress
Install any LP-APs

Your site installation instructions will specify how many LP-APs are required, and how they should be wired. Please follow the instructions in Installing an LP-AP on page 48.
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Terminate the 2-core power cable (ODU end)

Caution: Be sure to follow these instructions carefully, to avoid twisting and breaking the 2-core connections inside the Souriau connector.
Note: If you prefer to assemble the 2-core connector in the warehouse, CBNL can supply a blanking plug (MEC1179) to use in step 7 in place of the ODU.
(a) plug (d) O seal (standard or reducing) (b) coupling nut (c) backshell body (e) backshell nut
1 2 3
Unscrew the backshell nut (e). Unscrew the backshell body (c) from the plug (a). Check that you can see the standard O seal inside the backshell body, at the cable grip end. If necessary, remove the standard O seal and use the reducing seal (d), depending on the diameter of your 2-core cable.
O seal
Cable diameter (min/max) 5mm/12mm
standard
3mm/9mm
reducing
4 5
Insert the cut end of the 2-core power cable through the backshell nut, the standard or reducing O seal, and the backshell body. Strip and prepare the 2-core cable as shown (note, if your 2-core cable has a shield/screen, leave it the same length as the other two cores); strip 15mm of the outer covering:
15mm
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Referring to the diagram below, connect the 2-core cable to the rear of the plug (a) using a small flat-bladed screwdriver. If your 2-core cable has a shield/screen, connect it to the earth terminal. Note: The earth terminal has a slightly raised wall. Note: Take care not to remove the grub screws completely from the terminals; they are extremely difficult to get back in!
2 3
raised wall around earth terminal
1 2 3
0V Return (BRN) n/c 48V (BLU) Screen (if tted)
Caution: Ensure backshell nut is not fitted at this stage 7 Use the coupling nut to attach the plug only (not the backshell body) to the power connector on the underside of the ODU.
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Caution: Ensure cable does not rotate as backshell nut is tightened. 8 Screw the backshell body to the plug; this is easy with the plug already attached to the ODU. Hand tighten it as far as you can. At this stage, with no backshell nut fitted, the cable should not rotate at all as you tighten the backshell.
no nut fitted
9 Important: Now undo the coupling nut to remove the plug/backshell assembly from the ODU connector. 10 Slide the standard or reducing O seal along the cable, into the rear of the backshell body. 11 Screw the backshell nut onto the backshell body. (Important: Stop tightening if the cable starts to turn too.)This will cause the O seal to grip the cable, but should not cause the cable to twist inside the plug.
12 Use a digital multimeter to perform continuity checks between pin 3 and the Earth pin, and pin 3 and pin 1, on the contacts on the face of the plug. They should both be open circuit. 13 If either of the continuity checks results in a short circuit, perform the steps above in reverse to dismantle the connector and check the connections. 14 Use the coupling nut to lock the completed connector to the ODU.
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CAT-5e ODU: Make up the power/data cable run

Notes All connections at the ODU are rated to IP67. As an additional safeguard against water ingress over time,
CBNL recommends the use of self-amalgamating tape in line with local practice, on all external cable connectors and joiners. Suitable tape is available from most suppliers of installation components.
Where extreme climatic conditions are found, CBNL recommends the use of a flexible cable protection conduit for the external cabling to the ODU. Only use the minimum length of cable necessary when installing a VectaStar Gigabit ODU. Excess cable should be trimmed rather than leaving coils of cable.
All CAT-5E connections use straight-through wiring
to ODU
IMPORTANT! LP-GE must be mounted vertically, with cables exiting from the bottom, to avoid water ingress.
8
1 W/ORN ORN W/GRN BLU W/BLU GRN W/BRN BRN
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
optional secondary LP-GE
CAT-5E outdoor grade

LP-GE
check seal is in place
indoor
outdoor
primary LP-GE
earth strap: at least 8.5mm2 (8AWG)
to indoor equip.
IMPORTANT! If fitted, primary LP-GE must be installed on grounded wall plate, as close as possible to point of ingress
CAT-5E cable under cable clamps Cable diameter:

CAT-5E CAT-5E
min. 0.18 (4.6mm) max. 0.35 (8.9mm)
Use FTP cable

For compliance with the EMC requirements of the R&TTE Directive, foil-shielded twisted pair (FTP) cable must be used for ODU cable runs between the power injection device and the ODU.
Install any LP-GEs (optional)

Your site installation instructions will specify whether an LP-GE is required for lightning protection. Installation instructions are given in a separate chapter; see Installing an LP-GE on page 44.
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Terminate the CAT-5E cable run (ODU end) Use straight-through Ethernet wiring. CBNL ODU RJ45 connectors support CAT-5e cable diameters in the range 4.6mm to 7.9mm.
Terminating the cable FTP cable To terminate a CAT-5E cable and install the weather-proof cable gland: 1 Familiarise yourself with the components. 1: rear retainer 2: main body of cable gland 3: RJ45 connector Slide the cable through the rear retainer (1), and main body (2). Do not tighten the rear retainer to the main body of the gland yet.
3 2 1
2 3 4
(If there is an outer and inner sleeve, use the cable stripping device to strip off approximately 35mm (1.38") from the outer sleeve. 5 Using the cable-stripping device, strip off approximately 20mm (0.787") off the inner sleeve from the free end of the CAT-5E cable. 6 Cut off the clear plastic wrapping (if present) and the stripping thread (if present). 7 Peel back and cut off the foil shielding. 8 Leave the drain wire separated from the 8 cores. 9 Untwist the four pairs. Arrange in the correct order for a straight-through configuration 1 W/ORN and trim to 15mm (0.60") beyond the end of the inner grey sleeve. 2 ORN 3 W/GRN 10 Fold the drain wire back along the cable. 8 4 BLU 11 Feed the cores into the RJ45 connector (3).
5 W/BLU GRN W/BRN BRN
6 7 8
12 Push the cable in until the cores go into the correct channels within the connector. If the cores have been cut to the correct length, they should fit to the end of the connector, and you should be able to see the ends of the cores. Note: The drain wire must make contact with the metal shroud of the RJ-45 connector. 13 Place the RJ45 connector into the crimp tool and crimp it.
14 Trim the drain wire so it does not protrude from the RJ45 connector. 15 Visually inspect the termination to ensure all the wires have been crimped in the connector.
16 IMPORTANT! Align the RJ45 connectors locking tab with the wide slot on the front of the cable gland. 17 IMPORTANT! Depress the RJ45 locking tab and gently pull the CAT-5E cable so that the RJ45 connector fits into the plug assembly. This is essential for proper connection to the ODU later on (and means you will not hear the usual audible click when you make that RJ45 connection). 18 While still holding the CAT-5E cable (to ensure the RJ45 connector remains properly seated in the plug assembly), tighten the rear retainer onto the main body. Caution: Ensure cable does not rotate as rear retainer is tightened.
depress tab and slide RJ45 connector back into recess in plug assembly
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Fibre ODU: Connect power/data cables

Note: All connections at the ODU are rated to IP67. As an additional safeguard against water ingress over time, CBNL recommends the use of self-amalgamating tape in line with local practice, on all external cable connectors and joiners. Suitable tape is available from most suppliers of installation components.
2-core 2-core fibre fibre
Warning: Observe safety precautions when working with fibre cables and devices. 1 2 3 4 If fitted, unscrew the dust covers from the connectors on the underside of the ODU. Unscrew the dust cover from the end of the fibre cable run. Clean the ends of the SM fibre using wipes and compressed air. Make the 2-core and fibre connections. Be sure to twist the coupling nuts (not the backshells) until they lock into place.
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CAT-5e ODU: Connect power/data cable

Note: All connections at the ODU are rated to IP67. As an additional safeguard against water ingress over time, CBNL recommends the use of self-amalgamating tape in line with local practice, on all external cable connectors and joiners. Suitable tape is available from most suppliers of installation components.
CAT-5e CAT-5e
1 2
Unscrew the dust cover from the CAT-5e connector on the underside of the ODU. Making sure the RJ45 locking tab remains properly seated in the cable gland, screw the CAT-5e data cable gland into the connector on the underside of the ODU. Caution: Ensure the RJ45 connector remains properly seated in the weather-proof cable gland. The RJ45 connector will not make an audible click when you fit the cable gland; this is normal. Do not be tempted to push the RJ45 connector out of the cable gland and connect it before fitting the cable gland; this will cause an improper connection and force the internal RJ45 socket back inside the body of the ODU by a few millimetres. See page 35.
If there is a problem
If you do not follow the above instructions exactly, the internal RJ45 socket can be pushed a few millimeters inside the ODU (it is pushed by the RJ45 connector on the end of the CAT-5e cable as you tighten up the cable gland). To correct this: 1 2 3 4 5 6 Loosen (but do not completely remove) the cable glands rear retainer. Unscrew and remove the main body of the cable gland from the ODU, but leave the RJ45/CAT-5e cable connected to the ODU. Gently pull on the CAT-5e cable until you feel the internal socket move back to its correct position. Remove the RJ45/CAT-5e cable from the ODU. IMPORTANT! Align the RJ45 connectors locking tab with the wide slot on the front of the depress tab and slide cable gland. RJ45 connector back IMPORTANT! Depress the RJ45 locking tab and gently pull the CAT-5E cable so that the into recess in plug assembly RJ45 connector fits into the plug assembly. This is essential for proper connection to the ODU (and means you will not hear the usual audible click when you make that RJ45 connection). While still holding the CAT-5E cable (to ensure the RJ45 connector remains properly seated in the plug assembly), tighten the rear retainer onto the main body. Caution: Ensure cable does not rotate as rear retainer is tightened. 8 Making sure the RJ45 locking tab remains properly seated in the cable gland, screw the cable gland into the connector on the underside of the ODU.
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VectaStar Gigabit indoor connections
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Overview
This chapter explains how to power a VectaStar Gigabit AP/ZFS and make any indoor connections. You will need: (48V DC 2-core power)
IDU-PSU-70W or in-building 48V DC supply

(CAT-5 power)
IDU-GPI or IDU-PI-60W
Mains cable (UK or EU):
PSU-ML-EU: EU (2-pin) mains lead for 110/240VAC to 48V DC Power Supply Unit PSU-ML-UK: UK (3-pin) mains lead for 110/240VAC to 48V DC Power Supply Unit PSU-ML-DK: Danish 3-pin Type K (Section 107-2-D1) mains lead for 110/240VAC to 48V DC units PSU-ML-US: US 3-pin Type B (NEMA 515) mains lead for 110/240VAC to 48V DC units PSU-ML-RSA: South Africa 3-pin Type M (SABS 164) mains lead for 110/240VAC to 48V DC units PSU-ML-IN: India 3-pin Type D (BS 546 / IA6A3) mains lead for 110/240VAC to 48V DC units Data connection and management network connections; this requires an infrastructure switch, with:
Trunk ports (fibre and copper) to ZFS, configured to carry VLAN-tagged management and data traffic Trunk ports (fibre and copper) to backhaul network, configured to carry VLAN-tagged management and
data traffic
Copper RJ45 Access port for local management (this should be a member of the management VLAN and
be untagged) that allows you to check ZFS operation
Precautions
Make sure you have read and understood the information in Safety notices on page 4. Always ensure that any earthing straps are connected first, to avoid accidentally damaging equipment. Warnings For a first-time installation, all connections must be made with units powered off. If connections are made to units when powered on (e.g. network connection), ESD precautions must be undertaken when making the connections, to ensure that no electrostatic discharge is possible. ESD precautions must be taken when handling, connecting or disconnecting cables at indoor equipment. Note: For details of power cable requirements, and connector types and wiring instructions, please see Cables and connectors on page 51.
Recommended installation locations

The indoor equipment meets the requirements of ETSI EN 300-019-1-3 class 3.1 for stationary use at non-weather protected locations. Please see Indoor equipment requirements on page 5.
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Fibre Gigabit ODU: Installing an IDU-PSU-70W

This section explains how to provide 48V DC power to an ODU, using a 110/220V AC mains supply via the the IDU-PSU-70W for a fibre Gigabit AP.
GigE SM fibre 48V DC 2-core > 2.5mm2 (14AWG)
IDU-PSU-70W LP-AP 110/220V AC PSU-ML-*
terminal block
A UPS 48V DC
B LP-AP
A or B
to core network * region-specific mains lead
Notes Mount the IDU-PSU-70W on a vertical wall, as close as possible to the point of entry of the 2-core cable from
the ODU. It should also be close to a suitable power-outlet.
The IDU-PSU-70W should be connected to the supply via a current limiting device such as a breaker. 2-core cable must be > 2.5mm2(or 14AWG) UV-protected, outdoor grade, voltage rating > 300V
Perform the installation

To install an IDU-PSU-70W: 1 Using the supplied terminal block, connect the 2-core cable run from the ODU to the IDU-PSU-70W.
Ensure the 48V DC cores are connected together (the white core on the IDU-PSU-70W) Ensure the 0V and shield cores are connected together (the black core on the IDU-PSU-70W
2 Connect the IDU-PSU-70W to a mains outlet using the appropriate mains lead. Do not switch on at the mains outlet yet.
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Installing an IDU-GPI (CAT-5 Gigabit ODU)

Note: The IDU-GPI must be permanently connected to protective earth, using a green-and-yellow insulation coloured cable with a minimum cross sectional area of 1.5mm2.
Note: If wall mounting the IDU-GPI, mount on a vertical wall, as close as possible to the point of entry of the Ethernet cable from the ODU.
* region-specific mains lead
IDU-PSU-70W 110/220V AC PSU-ML-* LP-GE
2-way plug A UPS 48V DC CAT-5e or CAT-6
2-way plug B
<= 80m
LP-GE
A or B
first active network element
<= 10m
<= 10m
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Mounting IDU-GPIs
The IDU-GPI can be wall mounted or rack mounted. If rack-mounted, you can mount up to four IDU-GPIs in a single rack space. Wall mounting To wall mount an IDU-GPI, you need to change the orientation of the mounting plates:
1 2 3 4 5
Remove the cross-head screws that fix the mounting plates to the unit. Rotate the mounting plates by 90 degrees and refit, as shown (so that the IDU-GPI lies flat against the wall with its connectors uppermost). Offer the IDU-GPI up to the wall and mark the position of the screw holes in the mounting plates. Drill two holes at the marked positions. Using appropriate wall fixings, place the IDU-GPI in position and screw into place.
Rack mounting a single IDU-GPI To mount a single IDU-GPI in a rack:
1 2
Fit a rack mounting plate to the left or right side of the unit as appropriate (you can fit a unit to either side of a rack, or fit two units into the same 1U space). Fix the unit into the rack using standard 19-inch rack fixings.
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Rack mounting 4 units together in a 1-U rack space You can mount four IDU-GPI together in a single 1-U rack space. The units are designed to lock together:
Front/side view showing locating holes
Rear view, showing connecting bracket in place
Four units conneted together with rack mounting plates fitted
To lock four IDU-GPIs together: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Remove adjacent rack mounting plates from each unit. Connect the units together using the lugs and corresponding holes on the sides of the units. On the rear of the units, remove adjacent straight connecting brackets. Rotate the brackets by 180 degrees and place across adjacent units. Fix the brackets in place, taking care to locate the two lugs into the corresponding locating holes on the rear of the units. Fix the units into the rack using standard 19-inch rack fixings. Remember to add extra support under the units if you are installing 2 or 3 in a single 19-inch rack space, otherwise undue strain will be placed on the single mounting plate at the end.
Earthing IDU-GPIs
Note: The IDU-GPI must be permanently connected to protective earth, using a green-and-yellow insulation coloured cable with a minimum cross sectional area of 1.5mm2. The lefthand IDU-GPI earthing studs are fitted with a crimp connector. To earth an IDU-GPI: 1 2 3 4 Crimp a 1.5mm2 (or 16AWG) or larger earthing cable into the lefthand earth connector. Ensure the lefthand nut is fully tightened onto the stud and washer. Ensure the nut on the righthand stud remains fully tightened (even though it is not used as an earthing point) Connect the other end of the earthing cable to a suitable earth. Caution: You must fit one earthing strap per IDU-GPI.
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Installing an ODU Gigabit Ethernet (GE) cable

To connect the ODU GE cable to the IDU-GPI: 1 2 Terminate the GE cable (from the ODU) using an RJ45 connector (straight-through Ethernet wiring system). Plug the terminated cable into the ODU PORT on the IDU-GPI.
Powering an IDU-GPI
Powering the IDU-GPI from a 48V DC supply 1 2 3 Fit the green 2-way plug (supplied) to the end of the power cord, using the Wiring scheme for 2-way power plug below. Fit the hood to the 2-way plug. Connect the 2-way plug assembly to the INPUT socket on the front of the IDU-GPI.
Powering the IDU-GPI from a 110/220V supply To power the IDU-GPI from a 110/220V mains supply, you will need to use an IDU-PSU-70W: 1 2 3 4 Remove the terminal block from the end of the IDU-PSU-70Ws power cord. Fit the green 2-way plug(supplied) to the end of the power cord, using the Wiring scheme for 2-way power plug below. Fit the hood to the 2-way plug. Connect the 2-way plug assembly to the INPUT socket on the front of the IDU-GPI. Do not switch on at the power outlet yet.
Wiring scheme for 2-way power plug

Pin/terminal + Connection Black core (48V) White core (0V) 0V (white)
48V (black)
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Installing an IDU-PI-60W (CAT-5 Gigabit ODU)
* region-specific mains lead LP-GE 110/220V AC
PSU-ML-*
2xLP-GE <= 50m 1xLP-GE <= 60m
CAT-5e or CAT-6
IDU-PI-60W
LP-GE OUT IN first active network element
<= 10m
<= 10m
Note: Mount the IDU-PI-60W on a vertical wall, as close as possible to the point of entry of the CAT-5e cable from the ODU. It should also be close to a suitable power-outlet.
Perform the installation

To install an IDU-PI-60W: Offer the IDU-PI-60W up to the wall and mark the position of the two screw holes. Drill two holes at the marked positions. Using appropriate fixings, place the IDU-PI-60W in position and screw into place. Terminate the CAT-5e cable (from the ODU) using an RJ45 connector (straight-through Ethernet wiring system). 9 Plug the ODU CAT-5e cable into the OUT socket on the IDU-PI-60W. 10 Connect the IDU-PI-60W to a mains outlet using the appropriate mains lead. Do not switch on at the mains outlet yet. 5 6 7 8
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Connecting to the core network and checking operation

To check that a Gigabit AP is working correctly, you need to connect to the core network via an infrastructure switch, which should be present at the hub site and been configured by your IT department with the appropriate ports: Trunk port (copper or fibre, depending on AP type) for connection to the Gigabit AP
Fibre Backhaul port (copper or fibre as appropriate), for connection to the core network Copper RJ45 Access port, configured as an untagged member of the management VLAN, for local management
AP operation can be checked using one of these connections: Backhaul port, in which case, testing can be performed remotely from the VNMS Server
Access port, in which case, testing can be performed using a Windows laptop running the Windows EMS
Connecting the Gigabit AP to the infrastructure switch

Fibre Gigabit AP Warning: Observe safety precautions when working with fibre cables and devices. 1 2 3 Remove the end caps from any SM fibre connections. Clean the ends of the SM fibre using wipes and compressed air. Connect the SM fibre cable to a fibre trunk port on the infrastructure switch
Cat-5 Gigabit AP 1 Connect a straight-through Ethernet cable from the IN port of the IDU-PI-60W to a copper trunk port on the infrastructure switch.
Checking operation locally

To check operation locally, using a Windows laptop: 1 2 3 4 5 6 Ensure the Windows laptop is on the same IP subnet as the Gigabit AP. Connect the Windows laptop to the Access port on the infrastructure switch. On the Windows laptop, start vsnet and add the Gigabit AP as a ZFS Base Station. Check the AP is present and active. Start vsodu and view the Statistics tab Check the Tx power readings: Click Get next to Tx Power (dBm) Click Get next to Tx Pwr Detect (dBm) The readings must be within 1dB of eachother
You have now completed the installation
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Lightning protection for CAT-5e and 2-core cables
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Overview
This chapter explains how to provide lightning protection for ODU power cables (CAT-5e or 2-core): LP-GE: lightning protection on CAT-5e cables
LP-AP: lightning protection on 2-core power cables
Installing an LP-GE
Overview
The LP-GE is a CAT-5e in-line device which is used where only a CAT-5e connection to the ODU is needed. One LP-GE should be placed adjacent to the wall ingress. Additional LP-GEs may be used along the CAT-5e cable as needed. Note: All equipment must be installed within the building cone of protection. This chapter explains how to install and mount an LP-GE to provide lightning protection for the CAT-5e Ethernet cable on a VectaStar Gigabit ODU. The use of LP-GEs is optional. However, CBNL recommends the use of at least one LP-GE at the building ingress point in regions where lightning is considered a threat. Additional protection can be provided by adding LP-GEs in the cable run as required. Before commencing work on site, the installer should consult the site design document which should indicate the number and location of any LP-GEs to be installed. The site design document should also indicate how the LP-GEs are to be mounted.
Cable lengths and dimensions

Note: Outdoor cable is solid core; indoor cable is flexible multi-core.
Maximum cable length from ODU to grounded wall plate is 80m. Maximum cable length from grounded wall plate to indoor equipment (i.e. first network device) is 10m. In order to fit into the LP-GEs cable clamps, CAT-5e cable diameter must be between 0.18" (4.6mm) and 0.35" (8.9mm). Maximum length of ground wire is 3' (0.91m).
ODU
LP-GE (optional)
CAT-5e/CAT-6
outdoor
LP-GE
earth points
indoor Indoor equipment (1st n/w device)
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Cautions The LP-GE earthing point must always be connected to a suitable earth using a minimum size of 8.5mm2 (or
8AWG) braid, to ensure proper lightning protection. The maximum length of braid is 3' (0.91m).
The LP-GE must be mounted vertically, with the CAT-5e cables exiting from the bottom of the unit, to prevent water ingress. All VectaStar equipment should be installed within a lightning protection zone.
Terminate the CAT-5e cables

All VectaStar CAT-5e connections use straight-through Ethernet wiring.
Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Description White/Orange Orange White/Green Blue White/Blue Green White/Brown Brown Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Description White/Orange Orange White/Green Blue White/Blue Green White/Brown Brown
8 1 1
Note: Any earth drain wire or braided shield must make contact with the metal shell of the RJ45 connector.
Install the CAT-5e cables
1 2 3 4 5 6
Using a large flat-bladed screwdriver, remove the two screws securing the LP-GE lid. Using a cross-head screwdriver, loosen (but do not remove) the two cable clamps. Insert the terminated CAT-5e cables into the RJ45 sockets inside the LP-GE. It does not matter which cable is connected to which socket: the unit is bi-directional. Ensure that the CAT-5e cables pass through the cable clamps. Tighten the cable clamps. Replace the LP-GE lid and secure using the two screws.
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Mount the LP-GE

Caution: The LP-GE must be mounted vertically, with the CAT-5e cables exiting from the bottom of the unit, to prevent water ingress. You can mount the LP-GE in in the following ways: On a grounded wall plate, as close as possible to the point of ingress to the building, using two #10 bolts (0.190" or 3/16").
On a pole, using the supplied U-bolt and fixings (fits 4" and 115mm dia. poles):
Do not overtighten
Caution: Do not overtighten the U-bolt fixings or you will break the lugs Fixing holes/dimensions are shown below (in inches):
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Earth the LP-GE

To earth the LP-GE case, you must attach an earthing strap of at least 8.5mm2 (or 8AWG) to the units case.
1 2 3
Crimp one end of an earthing strap into the supplied ring connector. Using the supplied bolt attach the earthing strap to one of the two marked earth points on the unit, ensuring the supplied star washer is between the crimped ring connector and the unit. Attach the other end of the earthing strap to a suitable earth point.
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Installing an LP-AP
Overview
This section describes how to install an LP-AP as part of a power cable run. The diagram below shows an exploded view of an LP-AP. Note that there are two sets of connectors: Those on the lefthand side are for connecting 2-core cable to indoor equipment (that will be protected)
Those on the righthand side are for connecting 2-core cable to outdoor equipment (that is susceptible to lightning strikes) Note: The CAT-5 punchdown connectors are not used.
2-core connection posts (protected side)
2-core connection posts (unprotected side)
earthing post waterproof cable grommet
protected (to indoor equipment)
unprotected (from outdoor equipment)
Cautions You can not use an LP-AP on a CPE system, as the CAT-5 cable carries signal and power. The LP-AP is only
designed to extend and protect power cables, not dual power+signal cables
All VectaStar equipment should be installed within a lightning protection zone.
Tools and equipment required Standard cable strippers (suitable for 2-core) Wire snips M5 spanner 15mm2 (or 6AWG) earthing cable straps M5 spade connectors 5.5mm flat-bladed screwdriver No. 8 screws and Rawlplugs
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Installing the LP-AP case

The holes for the exterior fixing screws are countersunk beneath those for the top cover retaining screws. This ensures that the mounting does not compromise the LP-AP weatherproof seal. Once you remove the top cover, you can access the exterior fixing screws. Replacing the top cover seals the LP-AP. Caution: Never drill extra mounting holes in the external case of the LP-AP; this will compromise the weatherproof seal. Never over-tighten the plastic retaining screws for the LP-AP top cover. Always use a 1 x 5.5 mm flat-bladed screwdriver when removing or replacing the top cover smaller or larger blades will damage the screws, and may make it impossible to remove them.

CAUTION!!
Always fit an LP-AP vertically, with gland side facing down and drip loops on all cables
Do NOT drill holes or remove knock-outs; This will compromise the weatherproof seal and void your warranty
Mounting on an exterior wall 1 2 3 Using the 1 x 5.5mm flat-bladed screwdriver, loosen in sequence each of the four plastic retaining screws by half a turn. In the same sequence, remove each of the plastic retaining screws, then remove the LP-AP top cover. Using appropriate No. 8 screws, fix the LP-AP to your chosen location. Note: Always fit an LP-AP onto a vertical wall, aligned horizontally, with gland side facing down and drip loops on all cables.
Mounting on a pole To mount on a pole, CBNL recommends that you screw the LP-AP case to a galvanised plate (using the exterior fixing holes to maintain weather-proofing) and then mount the galvanised plate on the pole (e.g. using fixing clamps or cable ties). Follow the instructions in the previous section to gain access to the exterior fixing holes.
Earthing the LP-AP

To earth the LP-AP case, you need to attach a 15mm2 (or 6AWG) earthing strap to the earthing stud on the side of the LP-AP. 1 2 Using an M5 spanner, remove the outermost M5 nut, flat washer and shake proof washer from the earthing stud while not disturbing the inner M5 nut. Place one end of the earthing strap onto the earthing stud.
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Replace the flat washer, shake proof washer, then the M5 nut. Tighten the M5 nut.
weatherproof washer
shakeproof washers M5 nut
at washer
at washer
Note: The plastic washer next to the LP-AP case creates the weatherproof seal. This washer must always be held tight by the inner M5 nut. 4 Attach the other end of the earthing strap to a suitable earth point.
Making the LP-AP power connections

1 2 3 Feed the cables in through the grommets. The cable from the outdoor equipment (unprotected) goes through the righthand grommet, looking down on the PCB. Prepare the ends of the 2-core cables: Using cable-strippers, strip 50mm of outer sleeve. Then strip off 20mm of inner sleeve from the brown and blue wires. Fit M5 spade connectors. Fit the spade connectors to the relevant 2-core connection posts (brown goes to 0V (GND), blue goes to 48V) using M5 washers and nuts.
2-core wiring convention (brown = 0V)
Hand tighten the cable grommets.
Refitting the LP-AP lid

1 2 Replace the top cover, then do up in sequence (e.g. clockwise, starting top left) each of the four plastic retaining screws finger-tight until they are flush with the case. In the same sequence, tighten the plastic retaining screws until the top cover makes a proper seal with the rest of the case; do not over-tighten.
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Cables and connectors
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Overview
This chapter explains how to terminate various cables and connectors, as well as providing information on 48V power supplies and minimum recommended specifications. Note: All cables and connectors should be sourced from CBNL where possible.
CAT-5e cables
All CAT-5e connections between indoor and outdoor units are wired as straight-through cables. CBNL ODU RJ45 connectors support CAT-5e cable diameters in the range 4.6mm to 7.9mm. Cable lengths, where specified, are based on the following assumptions: All outdoor cabling must be solid-core
All indoor cabling is flexible, multi-stranded Cabling is CAT-5e. If you want to use CAT-6 cabling:
You must use shielded cable You must be able to source RJ45 connectors that are compatible with the RJ45 connectors on CBNL
equipment
Cable core size must be at least 24AWG. Making straight-through Ethernet cables
To make a straight-through Ethernet cable, wire the RJ45 connectors as follows:
Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Description White/Orange Orange White/Green Blue White/Blue Green White/Brown Brown Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Description White/Orange Orange White/Green Blue White/Blue Green White/Brown Brown
8 1 1
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2-core cables
Wiring a Souriau power connector
The diagram below shows how to wire a 2-core power cable (with shield) using a Souriau connector, viewed from the rear of the connection plate.
2 3
1 2 3
0V Return (BRN) n/c 48V (BLU) Screen (if tted)
48V power supply requirements

VectaStar equipment operates with Power supplies that meet the requirements of ETSI 300 132 (48V DC supplies voltage range 40.5V to 57V).
Voltage type Normal Abnormal (no damage) Rate of voltage change Current drain Minimum 40.5 V DC 0 V DC N/A N/A Maximum 57 V DC 60 V DC 5 V/ms 1.5 x nominal
Warning: All units requiring a nominal 48V DC supply must be supplied via a 48V DC safety extra-low voltage (SELV) supply in accordance with IEC 60950-1:2001. Additionally the Power Supply Unit shall withstand surges in accordance with EN 60065:2001 Cl. 10.1 or an equivalent. The supply used for the unit shall be in accordance with ETSI EN 300 132-2.
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Power cables minimum recommendations

Supply cable to PDU-7
Parameter Max current Cable type Fusing Value 15A 20A 2.5mm2 (or 14AWG) minimum, voltage rating >300V 20A
ODU power cables

CBNL ODU RJ45 connectors support CAT-5e cable diameters in the range 4.6mm to 7.9mm. CAT-5 power CODU installations will use only 4 cores for power.
Parameter Cable type Installation temp. Value 4-pair 0.25mm2 (or 24AWG) cable e.g. CAT-5: 8 wires in total, terminatable with RJ45 connector Not less than 0C.
2-core power
Parameter Cable type Value 2.5mm2 (or 14AWG) minimum, UV-protected outdoor grade, voltage rating >300V
Note: Larger cable sizes may be required to allow longer cable runs. Contact CBNL for more detailed requirements.
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B
IDU-GPI
LED Status Indication
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This section lists the possible states of the LEDs on the IDU-GPI.
POWER (green) STATUS (yellow)
POWER and STATUS LEDs

If the green POWER LED is solid on, the yellow STATUS LED monitors current:
Yellow STATUS LED OFF Blinking ON Meaning ODU not connected Booting Operational
If the green POWER LED is blinking, the yellow STATUS LED indicates fault status:
Yellow STATUS LED OFF Blinking ON Meaning Line short-circuit Unbalanced Overload
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IDU-PI-60W
This section lists the possible states of the LEDs on the IDU-PI-60W.
CONNECT
FAULT
ON
LED operation
CONNECT LED (green) On, 2s Off Solid on Off FAULT LED (red) On, 2s Off Off 3 flashes ON LED (green) On, 2s Solid on Solid on Off Meaning Power-on self-test (POST) Power available to supply ODU; no ODU connected, so power output disableda ODU connected, power applied Short circuit; check cabling Cable, power supply or ODU fault
Any other combination of flashing LEDs
a. Note that the IDU-PI-60W will only deliver power once a device with the appropriate electrical characteristics (in this case a VectaStar Gigabit ODU) is connected.
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Glossary
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E1 European format for digital transmission (2Mbps) 8E1 E1 Concentrator AAL1 ATM Adaption Layer 1 AAL5 ATM Adaption Layer 5 ABIS Interface between a BTS and a BSC ADC Analogue-to-Digital Converter AFC Automatic Frequency Control AGC Automatic Gain Control AP Access Point APC Access Point Controller ARP Address resolution Protocol ATM Asynchronous Transfer Mode AUID ODU identifier BB BaseBand BER Bit Error Rate BFA Basic Frame Alignment BNC Bayonet Neil-Concelman or British Naval Connector BS Base Station (also known as Hub site) BTS Base Transceiver Station CAS Channel Associated Signalling CAT-5 Category 5 network cabling CBNL Cambridge Broadband Networks Limited CBR Constant Bit Rate CDV Cell Delay Variation CES Circuit Emulation Services CIR Committed Information Rate CLIP Classical IP Over ATM CNR Carrier-to-Noise Ratio CODU Combined OutDoor Unit CPE Customer Premises Equipment (now known as Remote Terminal, RT) CRC Cyclical Redundancy Checking DAC Digital-to-Analog Convertor DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DNS Domain Name Server DS DownStream DS1 Digital Signal 1 DSP Digital Signal Processor E1CES Circuit Emulation Service VC carrying Unframed (G.703) or Framed (G.704) E1 E1HDLC More efficient for transporting HDLC framed data over E1 (see also HDLC) EMS Element Management System EPD Early packet Discard FEC Forward Error Correction FTP File Transfer Protocol; Foil-shielded Twisted Pair .................................................................................................................................
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FWA Fixed Wireless Access GE Gigabit Ethernet G703, G704 ITU standard for physical and electrical characteristics of digital interfaces, incl. those at 64 kbps and 2.048 Mbps. GSM Global System for Mobile communication HDLC High-level Data Link Control ICU Interface Control Unit IDU InDoor Unit IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers IF Intermediate Frequency IMA Inverse Multiplexing over ATM IOS Internetworking Operating System IRB Integrated Routing and Bridging IWF Inter Working Function LAN Local Area Network LC Lucent Connector LOF Loss Of Frame synchronization LOS Loss Of Signal MAC Medium Access Control MFA Multi Frame Alignment MIB Management Information Base MPA Multi-Protocol Aggregator Mux ATM Multiplexer NOC Network Operations Centre OC3 Optical Carrier 3 ODU OutDoor Unit (AP/CPE/RT/Hub antenna) ODU-S Second generation VSG Outdoor Unit ODU id 48-bit identifier, unique among all ODUs (not among all network equipment). PA Power Amplifier PBX Private Branch eXchange PC Personal Computer PDA Personal Digital Assistant PDU Power Distribution Unit; Protocol Data Unit PIR Peak Information Rate PMP Point to Multi-Point QAM Quadrature Amplitude Modulation QoS Quality of Service QPSK Quadrature Phase Shift Keying RAMP Remote Antenna Management Protocol (auto-detection) RC Radio Controller RFC Request for Comment RT Remote Terminal Rx Receive SDH Synchronous Digital Hierarchy SFP Small Form-factor Pluggable module (e.g. used on MPA) SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol SNR Signal-to-Noise Ratio SONET Synchronous Optical Network SRTS Synchronous Residual Timestamp Recovery STM-1 The largest standard circuit unit of capacity, which consists of 155,500 Kbps (equal to 155 Mbps) SUID Subscriber Unit IDentifier TDM Time Division Multiplexing TRAU Transcoding Rate and Adaptation Unit TRX Transmitter/Receiver .................................................................................................................................
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Tx Transmit UPS Uninterruptible Power Supply US UpStream UTP Unshielded Twisted Pair VAR Value-Added Reseller VBR Variable Bit Rate VC Virtual Circuit VCI Virtual Circuit Identifier VCO Voltage-Controlled Oscillator VID VLAN ID VLAN Virtual Local Area Network VNMS VectaStar NMS Server VPN Virtual Private Network ZFS Zero-Footprint Sector ZFT Zero-Footprint Terminal
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Index
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Numerics
2-core ODU power : 53
O
ODU CAT-5 connections : 51 connect earthing strap : 27 default IP address : 20 power cables : 53 tools required : 48 weight : 5
A
align AP : 14 AP configuring and aligning : 14
P
PDU power cable : 53 power 48V supply requirements : 52 minimum power cable recommendations : 53 ODU cables : 53
B
BS recommendations : 36
C
cable minimum recommendations : 53 CAT-5 ODU connections : 51 ODU power : 53 CODU connect earthing strap : 27 configure AP : 14
S
straight-through Ethernet cable : 51 support web site : 11, 13
T
tools required ODU installation : 48
D
default IP address : 20
Z
ZFS mode : 14
E
earthing LP-CODU : 49 LP-GE : 47 earthing strap connecting : 27 ENV 50166-2 : 4 Ethernet crossover cable : 51 straight-through cable : 51
I
install LP-AP : 48 LP-GE : 44 installation recommended locations for BS indoor equip. : 36 IP address default : 20
L
LED status indications : 54 LP-AP installing : 48 LP-CODU earthing : 49 LP-GE : 44 earthing : 47 installing : 44 .................................................................................................................................
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Cambridge Broadband Networks Limited, VectaStar Gigabit AP 1999/5/

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Working safely at height

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Indoor equipment requirements

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Outdoor equipment requirements

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Setting up an Installation Laptop PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Configuring a Gigabit AP (in ZFS mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Installing a VectaStar Gigabit ODU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

VectaStar Gigabit indoor connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Lightning protection for CAT-5e and 2-core cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Cables and connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

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LED Status Indication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

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How to use this guide

Perform this step at the warehouse, before installing up a pole or mast

Install the ODU up a pole or mast

Install/connect to indoor equipment

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Before you start

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Setting up an Installation Laptop PC

Installation Laptop PC requirements

Downloading VS Install Tool V3

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Changing the Installation Laptop PC IP address

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Downloading the VectaStar ODU software

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Configuring a Gigabit AP (in ZFS mode)

ZFS mode is the mode of operation without a Radio Controller.

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Before you start

Ethermet switch (see below) 2 x straight-through CAT-5 Ethernet cables

Recommendation: use an Ethernet switch

Start VS Install Tool V3 on the Installation Laptop PC

Youll see the initial screen:

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Connect the Installation Laptop PC

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Perform a full install

Click Next. The VectaStar release files will start decompressing:

As prompted in the VS Install Tool V3 window, restart the ODU.

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Click Next and wait until the upgrade has completed.

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Set the ODU type and access list

Set the interface type (VSG AP, GbitAP mode only)

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Set up network parameters

Set the units management password

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Set up VectaStar compatibility mode

Complete the configuration

Power down the ODU

The ODU is now ready to be installed up a pole or mast.