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SRA L XD

Line-up and Commissioning


Procedure

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Index:
1.
Scope ............................................................................................................................ 4
2.
Test Instruments and documentation ........................................................................ 5
2.1.
Tools and Test Instruments ..................................................................................... 5
2.2.
Support Documentation ........................................................................................... 6
3.
SRA L XD family Basic reference images .................................................................. 7
3.1.
ODUs Type................................................................................................................. 7
3.2.
Antennas Type (up to 1,2 mt)................................................................................... 7
3.3.
1+1 Mounting Frame Type........................................................................................ 8
3.4.
1+0 Mounting Frame Type........................................................................................ 8
3.5.
Plug In IDU Type ....................................................................................................... 8
3.6.
Single Board IDUs Type ........................................................................................... 9
3.7.
2xE1 IDUs Type ......................................................................................................... 9
3.8.
MINIDU Type.............................................................................................................. 9
3.9.
Common System Type overview........................................................................... 10
3.10. Basic Test bench .................................................................................................... 11
4.
Basic Lineup and commissioning steps.................................................................. 12
4.1.
Before start.............................................................................................................. 12
4.2.
Lineup and commissioning phase ........................................................................ 13
5.
System Line Up .......................................................................................................... 14
5.1.
Installation Check ................................................................................................... 14
5.2.
Insertion of Memory Key ........................................................................................ 15
5.3.
Switch On IDU Power and PC Connection on F interface................................... 16
5.4.
Check or configuration of system type ................................................................ 18
5.5.
IDU and ODU Hardware parameters...................................................................... 19
5.6.
Software matching check....................................................................................... 20
5.7.
System parameter settings .................................................................................... 21
5.7.1. Capacity ................................................................................................................... 22
5.7.2. Frequency mode and Frequency settings............................................................ 23
5.7.3. Transmission Power mode and Tx Power settings ............................................. 26
5.7.4. Tributaries configuration ....................................................................................... 28
5.7.5. Other services (User interface, Alarms) ............................................................... 32
5.8.
Interference Check.................................................................................................. 32
5.9.
RF Power ON (System Activation) ........................................................................ 34
5.10. IP Address and NE Elements parameter .............................................................. 35
5.10.1. Other NE Elements parameter............................................................................ 38
5.11. Q-Lan Connection Check ....................................................................................... 40
5.12. Alarms Check .......................................................................................................... 41
5.12.1. Networking Alarms Configuration ..................................................................... 42
5.13. Before Leave the Station A .................................................................................... 42
5.14. Station B System Configuration............................................................................ 44
5.15. Antenna Alignment ................................................................................................. 44
5.16. Remote connection................................................................................................. 45
6.
System Line Up and Commissioning ....................................................................... 46
6.1.
Local and system tests .......................................................................................... 47
6.1.1. Basic Equipment Band and System Configuration ............................................. 47
6.1.2. SW User inventory and System License Fee ....................................................... 49
6.1.3. Outdoor elements and installation info ................................................................ 50
6.1.4. NE IP Configuration ................................................................................................ 50
6.1.5. Routing Table and NE Parameter .......................................................................... 51
6.1.6. D-Embedded Application ....................................................................................... 51

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6.1.9.
6.1.10.
6.1.11.
6.1.12.
6.1.13.
6.1.14.
6.1.15.
6.1.16.
6.2.
6.2.1.
6.2.2.
6.2.3.
6.2.4.
6.2.5.
6.2.6.
6.2.7.
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System Inventory Report ....................................................................................... 52


Equipment SW Data................................................................................................ 53
Physical Alarms Status .......................................................................................... 54
RF Frequency Settings........................................................................................ 55
RF Power Settings ............................................................................................... 56
E1 Tributaries Settings........................................................................................ 57
E1 Port Settings with data interface .................................................................. 58
ETH Port Settings ................................................................................................ 59
Others Settings .................................................................................................... 60
Protection Configuration .................................................................................... 60
System check .......................................................................................................... 61
Local Tributary Loop-back Check ......................................................................... 61
Remote Tributary Loop-back Check ..................................................................... 64
Rx power value........................................................................................................ 65
Manual Switching Test ........................................................................................... 66
ATPC Functional tests............................................................................................ 68
Background BER Test ............................................................................................ 69
Testing on ETH port................................................................................................ 73
Ping test ............................................................................................................... 73
FTP Transfer Test ................................................................................................ 75

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1. Scope
This document is intended as a helpful guide to put in service the SRAL XD system in field according
to the FIELD COMMISSIONING TEST SHEETS documents.
The procedure begins with the local switch on and settings of the radio link, it continues with the lineup and it concludes with the commissioning of both radio stations.
Note that this procedure is applicable for all system type, but some setting and figure must be different
related to the SVR, IDUs and ODUs type in filed.
In any case refer to the properly UMN and OMN manual of system and follow this procedure only for
guide line.
In case of mismatch between the pictures used in this document and the equipment in field (layout
and SW LCT Figures) you have to refer to the corresponding manual with the S.V.R. of your system.

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2. Test Instruments and documentation


2.1. Tools and Test Instruments
Basic Test Instruments suggested for Line-up and commissioning
Test Instruments

Personal Computer / Laptop


With requirements for LCT PC
(Minimum requirement for LCT
6.0 or Higher)
Suggested n 2 Laptop in case
of system with Data Channel
Interface

LCT Engine
Plug in software
Multimeters
PDH signal Analyzer
Dynamometric wrench
ETH Cable
ETH Cable (n.2 in case of Data
Channel Interface)
RS232 not modem PC serial
cable

Series of coax adaptor

Note
Minimum hardware requirements:
CPU Pentium 1,6 Ghz or higher
256 Mbyte RAM minimum (Suggested 512)
Color monitor with resolution of 1024x768 at least
Video card with minimum resolution of 1024x768
6 Gbyte Hard-disk minimum
CD-ROM drive
Mouse
RS-232C serial port
Ethernet network card (necessary in case of connection on
Ethernet interface only and Data Channel tests)
Software requirements:
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional (Service Pack 4) or
Microsoft Windows XP (Suggested SP1)
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6
Microsoft Excel 2000 SR-1 or higher (optional)
TCP/IP communication protocol installed
Video resolution 1280x1024 (minimum 1024x768).
Server and Client FTP SW application for Data Channel test)
Engine 6.0 or higher related to system SVR
Related to the system SVR
Analogic Multimeter (suggested)
Digital Multimeter
Suggested. for E1 signal , model Acterna EDT 135
For T1 and E3, model Acterna ANT 5
Suggested tool with Siemens code: 323-500/99
RJ45 ETH Straight Thru Cable (LCT access Trough Q-Lan test)
RJ 45 ETH cross cable
Pin to Pin (Sub D9 Male / Sub D9 Female)
Suggested for electrical Interface:
BNC (m) / 1.6-5.6 (f), 1.0-2.3 (m) / 1.6-5.6 (f), 1.6-5.6 male/male, 1.65.6 female / female
Proper Adaptor depend to the DDF interface type and PDH test
instrument Interface
Depend to the DDF interface type and PDH test instrument Interface
BNC / Banana (to be build in Field)

Tests Cables
Alignment Cable
Technical Tools bag
(*) Select the properly test instrument related to the tributary Interface Type, and DDF Interface

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2.2. Support Documentation


Suggested basic support documentation for Line-up and commissioning activities.
Standard Documentation
LCT OMN Manual
PLUG IN SW OMN Manual
UMN Manual
Installation Instructions
Field Test sheets

Note
Related to the system SVR
Related to the system SVR
Related to the system SVR
Related to the system SVR
Related to the system type

Note for Field commissioning tests sheets documents:


The Field tests protocols are composed by different documents related to the IDU Type and the
Tributary access unit type.
For a properly use of the document, refer to the following table:
Doc Type

Description

C_SRALXD_e_rel5_Cover

Acceptance Cover for Link Commissioning

C_SRALXD_e_rel5_Common

Common Acceptance document for all system type

C_SRAL XD_e_rel5_Add_2xE1

Add On acceptance document for IDU type 2xE1

C_SRAL
XD_e_rel5_Add_PI_E1_T1
C_SRAL
XD_e_rel5_Add_PI_DATA

Add On acceptance document for IDU type Plug In with E1


tributaries access Unit
Add On acceptance document for IDU type Plug In with
ETH data tributaries access Unit
Add On acceptance document for IDU type Plug In with E3
(34 Mb/s) tributaries access Unit

C_SRAL XD_e_rel5_Add_PI_E3
C_SRAL XD_e_rel5_Add_SB

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3. SRA L XD family Basic reference images

3.1. ODUs Type

ODU ND

ODU HD/HP

3.2. Antennas Type (up to 1,2 mt)

Antenna up to 0,6 mt

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Feed / ODU Integration

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3.3. 1+1 Mounting Frame Type

1+1 Not Integrate

1+1 Not Integrate

1+1 Integrate

3.4. 1+0 Mounting Frame Type

1+0 Not Integrate

3.5. Plug In IDU Type

Basic IDU Plug In equipped with two BB unit

16xE1 D type access unit

16xE1 coax access unit

Data ETH access Unit

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3.6. Single Board IDUs Type

3.7. 2xE1 IDUs Type

3.8. MINIDU Type

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3.9. Common System Type overview

Integrate 1+0

Integrate 1+1

Not Integrate 1+1

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Basic Test bench


Site A

Site B

E1 DDF Loop

E1 Signal Analyzer

General Layout for Link Test

The above figure is an example of the general layout of the instruments (BER Test) and portable PC
(Local Craft Terminal) in the stations.

Warning for com port on laptop


If you need to use an external power supply for the Laptop, it is recommended to connect first
the serial cable and then the power supply cable.
Doing this the other way round could be dangerous, because the power supply unit for the
laptop normally contains an autotransformer, and the difference of ground potential could
damage the serial port of the PC and (or) the serial interface of the IDU.

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4. Basic Lineup and commissioning steps


4.1. Before start
The people responsible for the installation must have the following basic requirements:

SRAL XD radio basic knowledge


Basic PC knowledge
If the system is equipped with Data ETH Access Unit, suggested a basic knowledge of IP
protocol.
Skill to install and use SRA L XD software management (LCT and related Plug In SW)
Mechanical installation knowledge (antenna, kit pole, cabling, etc.)

Note that if you never saw a SRA L XD system before, is recommendable read previously the
system manuals (UMN and OMN).
Check if:

The system is properly equipped as per indications in the paragraph "EQUIPMENT


COMPOSITION" of the UMN manual according to the project specification.

All the external connections for IDU have been done following the system specifications:

Primary supply voltage


IDU-ODU cable
Tributary cable
Alarm cable (if request)
Networking connection (if request)
User Channel or Dext. connection (if request)

All installation for Outdoor elements has been done following the system specifications:

IDU-ODU cable
Mounting Kit (if request)
Antenna and related polarization
ODUs and related position on the mounting
Grounding connection

All the units fitted the equipment are tested and adjusted at the factory in order to optimize the
characteristics: usually is not required any check on these units while installed.

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4.2. Lineup and commissioning phase


In order to operate and configure the SRA L XD system is important following step by step phase.
Supposed the link with Station A and Station B, the activities start on Station A with opposite station
OFF.
Is suggested following this phase order:
Station A
1. Verify the properly installation (maximum attention to the IDU ODU cable and ODU position
on the mounting (for 1+1 system)).
2. Verify the insertion of Memory Key on the IDU.
3. Switch ON IDU PWR
4. Connect the PC
5. Start the dial up connection and open the Local Craft Terminal Application on Radio
Management group program
6. Open the Localne.map file
7. Set the System Type referred to the project specification.
8. In case of variation of system type, waiting that the system reset (about 30 seconds), restart
the equipment connection process referred to the above point 4, 5, 6.
9. Check and set the IDU system HW composition and the properly ODU Unit
10. Check if the SVR and SW Version Matching (In case of necessity proceed with the Software
Alignment Procedure).
11. Set the main System Parameter referred to the project specification (Capacity, Frequency,
Power (ATPC and related value), Tributary Matrix connection etc,)
12. After the Frequency setting verify if no interference signal are detected from the ODU (Prx = 99 dBm).
13. Activate the RF Power Up with the system activation field (in ON position).
14. Referred to the Project specification and Network Planning (if available) set the Networking
configuration data (IP address, NE Parameter, Routing Cable etc...).
15. Create a new map with the specified IP address and save the new map file (example
Radio.map)
16. After the system reset, restart the connection with the system and open the specified new
map file with the properly IP Address.
17. Verify that not other alarms are active except the RF Loss and the alarm related to the
tributary interface signal (LOS and AIS).
18. In order to prepare the system configuration for Antennas adjustment phase (alignment) set
the Tx Power data with the ATPC in Disable mode with the Maximum power transmission.
19. For system in 1+1 configuration, check and set the BB on line on the system 1 (main)
20. Disconnect the PC and move to opposite station
Station B
21. Repeat the entire above step in Station B.
22. At the end of all system checks and configuration start with the Alignment phase
23. After the alignment verify the Prx Value (from LCT SW) and verify that value is under the
project specification.
24. With a properly map file (with both extremity IP address NE), verify the connection with both
Network Element (local and remote station).
25. Proceed with all Local and Link Line-up test (refer to the field commissioning tests sheets).
26. Proceed with all Local and Link Commissioning test (refer to the field commissioning tests
sheets).
For the Help guide line for the above mentioned point refer to the next chapters of this document.
(Note that the image and related indication are referred to the Plug In system in same system type, for
the properly SW management refer to the OMN manual).

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5. System Line Up
5.1. Installation Check
For the properly installation Check, refer to the Basic Installation Check List for Split System document
and to the UMN or the Project installation Manual.
On the Installation check a particular attention to:

IDU ODU Cables Connectors Assembly (refer to the Installation Instruction on the
Connectors Box)
IDU ODU cables properly fixing on the tower support (refer to the Installation Instruction)
In case of 1+1 System the related position on the ODU main and ODU reserve on 1+1
mounting Kit (refer to the Installation Instruction).
IDU ODU Cable Connection between, ODU Main / BB 1 and ODU Stand By / BB 2 (refer to
the Installation Instruction).
Check the electrical continuity for IDU-ODU cable and connectors, using a multimeter (verify
the properly Pin contact). During the test is suggested move the cable to verify a properly pin
connection.

Tributaries cable connectors assembly (refer to the Installation Instruction).


Tributaries connection on DDF (refer to the Project Installation Instruction).
ODUs Type and Frequency band (refer to the UMN Manual and project specification).
Antenna Assembly and related position on the Tower (refer to the Installation Instruction on
the Antenna Box).
Energy breakers and polarity of the power supply connection (for the polarity of PSU
connector, refer to the UMN manual). Note that the Plug In system requires two PSU Inputs
and the Single board only one PSU Input (refer to the Installation Instruction).

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5.2. Insertion of Memory Key

Check that the Backup Memory Key is properly inserted on the equipment.

Note that, the HW code of the memory Key, depend to the License fee.
Check the P/N label on the Key and match with the UMN Manual if the license fee is under the project
specification. Only for reference (check in any case on the Manual, the following table refer to the
SRAL XD Plug In and SRAL XD Single board). Note that the HW Key is not interchangeable between
different IDUs Model.
HW KEY P/N (updated on August 2005)
P/N

SRAL XD Plug In
ODU
System
Operating
type
mode

SRA L XD Single Board


On-Air
capacity

P/N

System
type

ODU

Capacity

625-017/20A

1+0

ND/HP

4x2 Mbit/s

625-017/31A

1+0

ND

4x2 Mbit/s

625-017/20B

1+0

ND/HP

8x2 Mbit/s

625-017/31B

1+0

ND

8x2 Mbit/s

625-017/20C

1+0

ND/HP

16x2 Mbit/s

625-017/31C

1+0

ND

16x2 Mbit/s

625-017/20D

1+0

HD

8x2 Mbit/s

625-017/31D

1+0

HD

8x2 Mbit/s

625-017/31E

1+0

HD

16x2 Mbit/s

625-017/20E

1+0

HD

16x2 Mbit/s
1x34 Mbit/s

625-017/20F

1+1

ND/HP

4x2 Mbit/s

625-017/31F

1+1

ND

4x2 Mbit/s

625-017/20G

1+1

ND/HP

8x2 Mbit/s

625-017/31G

1+1

ND

8x2 Mbit/s

625-017/20H

1+1

ND/HP

16x2 Mbit/s

625-017/31H

1+1

ND

16x2 Mbit/s

625-017/20L

1+1

HD

8x2 Mbit/s

625-017/31L

1+1

HD

8x2 Mbit/s

625-017/20M

1+1

HD

16x2 Mbit/s
1x34 Mbit/s

625-017/31M

1+1

HD

16x2 Mbit/s

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5.3. Switch On IDU Power and PC Connection on F interface

Switch on the radio. Wait until controller unit ends the boot phase (about 30 / 60 sec.).
Switch on the PC and connect it to the IDU using the serial cable by F interface (RS-232
direct pin to pin cable).

Run the "direct connection" dial up connection and verify that TCP/IP is running before
continue (refer to the OMN manual for setting and configuration of Dial-up connection).
(Note that the Dial up connection and modem is configured at 38400 bps).
Waiting that the window showing time and speed connection (connection established).

Open the "Radio Management, and run the Local Craft Terminal application (Verify that the
properly Plug-in SW is installed in the PC) and opening the "LocalNe" Map.

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The Security window will appear with a user class and password to be filled out.
Enter as Admin User class with sysmanager for password.

Admin User

sysmanager

After the acquisition of all NE data the GUI interface of the LCT are descript in the following figure

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5.4. Check or configuration of system type


According to the planning and the equipment, it must be SRA L XD configured with the proper system
type configuration.
From the main menu, Status and Config > Equipment > System:

On the System type field select one of the following parameter.

(1+1) FD: Terminal with (1+1) protection at frequency diversity


(1+1) H/S: Terminal with (1+1) protection Hot-Standby
2 x (1+0): Double terminal
Add/Drop - Rep: Repeater with tributary Add/Drop possibility
(1+0): Single Terminal

Note that the system type is related to the license constrict.

N.B. After the modification of a system type the system reset the configuration and
disconnects automatically the connection from the PC.
Wait until the system restart (about 30 seconds), and then restart the connection using the
method indicates in the above paragraph.

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5.5. IDU and ODU Hardware parameters

Once the proper system type is configured, set and verify all other Hardware configuration elements,
in particular:

Access unit type (for plug In system)


BB Unit Type (for plug In system)
ODU type

From the main menu, Status and Config > Equipment > System, check and set the main HW
parameter:

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5.6. Software matching check


Before continuing with the configuration of the other parameters, is suggested check that there are
any mismatching between the SVR of the system in according with the project specification.
From the main menu, Status and Config > Software>Software Bank:

Check that the Software Release loaded on both memory banks is with the same SVR reference.
Verify that no other alarm indications on the Status field are active. Other wise refer to the OMN
Manual for a properly download procedure.

The example in the above figure is a not properly SVR loaded on both memory banks, in this example
the operation required is a Copy Active to Stand-by Bank.

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This other example in case of the Running version on the ODU, doesnt match with the system SVR
(loaded on the memory bank). In this case proceed with a Download operation (one by one ODU, not
on the same time).
Warning: During all time of Download operation is suitable dont apply any operation on the
system. Wait until all download operation is finish.
For more detail regarding the Upgrade Procedure or the Alignment operation, refer to the OMN
manual.

5.7. System parameter settings


Referred to the Project specification, set and configure all the relevant data in order to insert the
system on line.
The main system settings are:

Capacity
Frequency mode
Frequency value settings
Transmission power mode
Transmission power value (in case of ATPC on the related setting)
Tributaries configuration
Other services (User interface, Alarms)

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5.7.1.Capacity
According to the project specification and License fee data, set the properly main capacity of the
system.
From the main menu, Status and Config > Equipment > System):

Warning:
In case of wrong capacity value it returns a message of error. In this case check if the frequency
arrangement matches between the system bandwidth, capacity and ODU frequency range. Check
also the Licence fee permission.
Refer to above table for plug In system or to the proper UMN and OMN manual for more details:

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5.7.2.Frequency mode and Frequency settings


In order to set the frequency, it is necessary to select before, in which frequency mode the link will
work: Continuous mode or Freq Plan mode.

In the Continuous mode the frequency value are entered directly in KHz.
In the Freq Plan mode enter the Freq Plan value (Channel ID), preset the values of the first
channel ID and last channel ID (see the OMN manual for more info).

Note that the Frequency Plan modality, allows determining the transmission frequency with the
number ID of the channel.
To use this modality, it is necessary to define the frequency plan intended to be used.
In particular, it is necessary to specify the identifier (numeric) of the first ID and last ID channel
intended to be used, the frequency transmission of the first channel and the spacing among the
different channels.
Note that if any frequency and power value is setting on the ODU, the system indicates a status ODU
Check in progress.
Particular attention for the ODU type HP/HD, in any case set the ATPC data in particularly the Pmin
value:
Even the ATPC functionality is not used (Disable Status), Set Pmin = 5dBm

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To set all the ODU parameter, from the main menu, Status and Config > Equipment > Configure (on
the ODU field):

Frequency Plan mode

Continuous mode

For Frequency Channel mode refer for IDU plug In to the above table for the maximum number of
channels into the frequency plan. In any case, refer to the UMN and OMN manual.
System Radio Capacity

RF density

Max. number of Channels

2xE1/2xT1

ND

128

4xE1/4xT1

ND

64

8xE1/8xT1

ND

32

8xE1

HD

64

16xE1/16xT1/1xE3

ND

16

16xE1/1xE3

HD

32

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Related to the ODU type, is necessary inserting other data on the ODU field. In particulars:

For ODU HD/HP the Channel density value

Field in case of
HP / HD ODUs

For ODU ND the Modulation Index

If the ODU is a ND, the user has to set the assigning mode of the modulation index (Modulation
Index parameter on the ODU Configuration Field), which depends on the type of equipped Access
unit (NxE1/DATA or NxT1 or 1xE3) select the assignment mode of the modulation index; the possible
options are the following ones:
ETSI: modulation index for ETSI standard
ANSI: modulation index for ANSI standard
Free: free modulation index; for each system capacity the modulation index is manually assigned
In case of standard E1 Access Unit, the default Modulation Index value is ETSI. In any case refer to
the project specification for other value.
When the Free option has been set, the system activates the Modulation Index push-button that
allows displaying the configuration window of the modulation index for the different system capacities

Warning:
The modulation index value must be set with the same value for all Odus and both station.

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5.7.3.Transmission Power mode and Tx Power settings


According to the project specification and ODU type, set the properly value for the Tx power setting.
From the ODU Configure field set all Tx power parameter.

If the link is not aligned set the ATPC management in Disabled in order to prepare the system for the
alignment process.

Tx Power Management for HD ODUs


ATPC Disable

Tx Power Management for ND ODUs


ATPC Disable

At the end of alignment phase set the Tx Power management mod under the project specification.

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Tx Power Management for ND ODUs


ATPC Enabled

Note for ATPC Setting:


In case of ATPC enabled, consider that the Tx Power settings are different for ODU ND to ODU HD.
The P-min value is the Minimum power to set the amplifier (when the Tx setting change from ATPC
enabled in disabled, the Power Tx is into the equivalent P. Min value).
The ATPC Range (only for HD ODU) is the range of Transmission power from the Minimum value to
the max power (P. min + Range = Max Tx power).
ATPC Threshold is the Prx threshold in order to activate the ATPC Command.
Note that for the antennas alignment phase, it must be set the maximum transmission power
and disable the ATPC management.
Particular attention for the ODU type HP/HD, in any case set the ATPC data in particularly the Pmin
value:
Even the ATPC functionality is not used (Disable Status), Set Pmin = 5dBm

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5.7.4.Tributaries configuration
Related to the IDU type the mode to set and configure the tributaries is different.
For Plug In and MinIdu system the configuration are with a Cross Connection Matrix, for Single board
or E3 interface (Plug In) only with a sample Enable / Disable field
In any case the access to the tributaries configuration windows are from the main menu, Status and
Config > Equipment > Ext Interface.

Ext Interface windows for E1 1+1 Plug In Unit

Ext Interface windows for E1/Data Plug In Unit

Ext Interface windows for Single Board Unit

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Note that the Cross Connection Capability (Plug In IDU type) is applicable only system with
SVR equal or higher than 3.4.

Cross connection Matrix

According to the planning and the equipment, the external interface it must be configured.
The "Cross-connector" functional block consists of a matrix through which it is possible to connect the
2 Mbit/s streams (Tr Trib Side is the inputting 16xE1 Tributary unit) to both of the 16xE1 Base Band
units (R Side). Note that the Cross Connection working only if is properly running the related Java
application installed during the LCT and Plug In SW installation process.
Click on Cross Connection to run the graphical application for the configuration of the crossconnection matrix. Create and enable the connections between the external tributaries and radio
tributaries according the established station configuration.
Only in System Type A/D-Rep, the cross-connections typical of the Repeater functionalities among the
radio tributaries of the two radio interfaces are allowed.

Sample of Cross connection matrix for 1+1 system

Sample of Cross connection matrix for D/I system

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Cross connection Matrix for ETH Port

In case of Data access unit before apply the Cross connection field is necessary Enable the status of
ETH port.
From the Ext. Interface windows select the LAN Setting Field and configure the related ETH Port.

LAN Setting

ETH Port Setting

For other setting parameter referred to the ETH port, refer to Project specification and UMN / OMN
manual.

Cross Connection Management with ETH port Access unit

Note for ETH Port Cross Connection Matrix.


In the cross connection management windows, for ETH Interface is necessary set the maximum
available capacity on the Ethernet tributary interface is pointed out (max. 16xE1).
For the traffic capacity of the Ethernet interface, also the 0xE1 value (default value) is foreseen, which
represents the condition of Ethernet interface not used for the traffic transport.
After the setting of the traffic capacity, all the Ethernet tributaries used for the traffic transport will result
connected and enabled:

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Tributary settings for Single board and 2xE1 IDU

Note that for the Single Board IDU, 2XE1 IDU and E3 Trib. Unit in Plug In system, the Cross
Connection Capability is not applicable. For the Tributary Setting is possible only enabled and
disabled status (related to the system capacity and License fee).
For the other External Interface setting, refer to the project specification and OMN Manual.

Single board Ext. Interface Configuration

Plug In IDU Ext. Interface Configuration with E3 Interface


(E3 automatic enabled, the choice are only for the E1 Service)

2xE1 IDU Ext. Interface Configuration

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5.7.5.Other services (User interface, Alarms)


Referred to the project specification, set the other service, in particularly:

User Channel Interface


Ext Alarms configuration
Alarms setting
D-Embedded configuration
F-Interface speed

In order to set all the above services refer to the UMN and OMN manual.

5.8. Interference Check


The interference check is possible in two alternative modes. Depend if the remote station are active or
not.

Check with the remote station OFF

From main menu, Measurements > View

Verify if no interference signal are detected from both ODUs (if 1+1 system), check that the Prx Value
are about -99 dBm.

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Check if the remote station are active

Using the properly map file with both end station configured, enter in the Remote station.

LCT Windows

From the main menu > Equipment, open the field Commissioning

Opening Commissioning Field

From the Commissioning Field open the box Test.


Select on the field Timeout (sec) a properly time out to put in squelch the amplifier (ex. 60 sec.).
Activate the command Temporary System OFF.
Note activate the command in the active ODU and not in the squelched ODU.

Temporary System OFF command

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Check the Prx value in the local station, from main menu, Measurements > View

Verify if no interference signal are detected from both ODUs (if 1+1 system), check that the Prx Value
are about -99 dBm.
Waiting after that the remote system activates the ODU and check the Prx values are under the
project specification.

5.9. RF Power ON (System Activation)


At the end of all system setting, activate the Tx Power Transmissions for all ODUs.
RF with the system activation Field in ON, from the main menu, Status and Config > Equipment >
System:

System Activation Field

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This setting activates the RF amplifier in operative mode (the default setting for all the equipments are
with System activation in OFF mode).
In case of 1+1 system, set ON both system.
Note that, with the setting in position OFF, the manual squelch is active for Tx amplifier.
In case the system is set OFF the amplifier doesnt transmit RF power.
The System Activation setting doesnt send any alarms in order to switch the BB active.

5.10.

IP Address and NE Elements parameter

After the activation of system, set a specific IP address, in order to manage the equipment from
remote station (after the alignment).
Referred to the Project specification and Network Planning (if available) set the Networking
configuration data (IP address, NE Parameter, Routing Cable etc...).
The new IDU coming from factory doesnt have any customized assigned IP address. In any case the
default IP assigned from factory is 10.10.10.10.
The local connections with the Localne.map file, has a default IP address (192.168.255.3), but note
that this IP is not the Equipment Address and in any case is not a valid IP to set in the system.
To set a new IP address from main menu > Status and config > Network > IP Address.

Network Menu

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Suggested IP for a stand-alone link scenario

In a stand-alone link scenario it is not necessary to define an IP planning, it is necessary to set only
two valid IP addresses:

Use this Net mask on both radios 255.255.255.0 (same value for both stations)
Use this IP address 150.166.X.Y

Where:
X identifies the site: the station where the radio is located.
In a link, the two radios are in different sites, so they must have different X values (1<X<254).
Y identifies the specific IDU located in the site X. (1<Y<254) (recommended even number).
Suggested IP Address for stands alone Link:
IP address

Net mask

STATION A

150.166.8.4

255.255.255.0

STATION B

150.166.16.2

255.255.255.0

Note that the above mentioned rules are only indicative, for different rule refer to the IP plan of project.

Suggested IP for a provisional Network scenario

In case in the Network Planning Project are not ready, build a provisional the Network Planning using
the following rules.
Is possible different Network scenario, related to the type of Network equipment or Installation material
defined in the project.
See next example of provisional Network configuration to apply in field:
Note that in any cases:
The controller must have a valid IP network address.
If there is a network plan for the management system, insert the IP addresses as it has been foreseen
If it has not been defined a network plan, insert the IP addresses as pointed out here below:
Use NETMASK 255.255.255.0 into every radio
Use IP address 10.10.X.Y, where X identifies the station (1 < X < 254) and Y identifies the network
element into the station (1 < Y < 254 only even values)
In any case consider that for the provisional connection use Max 64 NE.
In any case refer to the UMN / OMN and installation manual for more details.

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Cross Cable, QLAN / VLAN Connections

Straight Thru Cable, QLAN / VLAN Switch connections

V-BUS 128 Kb/s Data Channel Connections

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LCT F Interworking - S Channel Connections


(Between SRA L and SRAL XD System)

N.B. After the insertion of a new IP address the system disconnects automatically from the PC.
Wait until the system reset the configuration, and then restart the connection using properly
address of NE files (example radio.map file).
Remember that with the LCT sw application is possible crate and manage Max 3 NE for each
map.
(To create a new map file see the use of Net Builder SW in the OMN Manual).

5.10.1. Other NE Elements parameter


Set the other NE Parameter interface according to the Network planning or suggested from the
customer. If the Network plan is not available configure the NE Parameter with the default value
configuration.

NE Parameter

Static Routing Table

Note that the available Interfaces on The NE Parameter are related to the system type configuration of
system and IDU type.

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Particulars attention in case of interconnection between two equipment using the D.ext Interface,
specially for connection between SRA L XD and SRA L system.
A example of other NE Parameter configuration is in case the Network requires an interface with the
SRA L equipment (using the D. ext. connection).
Set the parameter in the following mode:
From the main menu > Status and config > Equipment > Ext Interface, set the Dext Channel in Dext
SRA L Compatible mode.

In the field NE Parameter select the D1 Channel and set the value "IP SRA L Compatible"

For more details regarding the units require for SRA L and Cabling see the installation documentation.

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Q-Lan Connection Check

After the system reset check first the connection with the system using the dial up connection and the
serial (F) Interface.
Is also possible check the properly networking connection with the system, using a LCT Radio
Management and connect with the equipment trough the Q Lan access.
For this type of connection use a cross LAN cable and set on the ETH card in the Laptop a properly IP
Address (must be same sub-network).
See the following example for Stand Alone Link:
Site A

Site B

150.166.8.4

150.166.16.2

Laptop Address
150.166.8.6

Test bench

150.166.8.6
PC IP Address
255.255.255.0
PC Net Mask Value
150.166.8.4
Equipment IP Adress

IP Card Configuration for Laptop

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Alarms Check

Before leave the station A, verify that not other alarms are active except the RF Loss (with related
indication) and the alarm related to the tributary interface signal (example LOS and AIS).
For all alarms indication refer to the OMN and UMN manual.

In order to view the Physical alarm of the system, enter from the main menu > Alarm > Physical and
Functional menu.
Check that all Physical Alarms are OFF (Green Led).

System menu

Physical and Functional Alarms group

Example of E1 Alarm

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5.12.1. Networking Alarms Configuration


In case the system configuration, not include the use of D Channel for networking, is necessary
disable the related Network Alarms.
To disable the alarms, from the main menu > Networks > Alarms Config menu.
Select the proper interface to disable the Alarm.

Network Alarms Config

5.13.

Network Alarms Notification Configuration

Before Leave the Station A

In order to prepare the system configuration for Antennas adjustment phase (alignment) set
the Tx Power data with the ATPC in Disable mode with the Maximum power transmission.
Tx Power Management for HD ODUs
ATPC Disable

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For system in 1+1 configuration, check and set the BB on line are the system 1 (main)

In order to check of the switching of system (only for 1+1 system) form the main menu > Equipment,
enter in the Protection Menu.

Opening Protection Menu Field

BB 1 On Line Status and Ch 1 On Line

Disconnect the PC and move to opposite station

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Station B System Configuration

In the Station B repeat all the above configuration steps before to start the Antenna Alignment

5.15.

Antenna Alignment

In order to start the alignment phase, verify that the ATPC status is disabled and the power is set with
the maximum power. The values of the Nominal setting value depend to the ODU type and frequency
range. Apply this setting in both stations.
Connect the Multimeter on the properly BNC connector on the ODU Main (is suggested an analogic
multimeter type ICE).

Start with the antenna adjustment following the indication reported in the properly Procedure and in to
the installation information on the antenna supplier (Andrew, Comelit etc)
After the alignment verify with the Prx Value check (from LCT SW) and verify that the systems are
under the project specification.
Remember this consideration:
a. The VAGC range is between -3.4 V and 1.2 V (typical values) for PRX values between -30
dBm and -75 dBm, according to a linear law with rate of about 0.5 V for 10 dB.
b. The difference between the nominal value and guaranteed for Transmission Power is 2 dB
(consider 2 dB tolerance for PTx value).
c. The accuracy of Prx value depend to the ODU type, referrer to the UMN Manual for the Prx
value accuracy (about 2,5 dB)

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Remote connection

When the link is properly configured and aligned verify from the local station the access to the remote
station.
In order to does this build a new map and open it with the LCT SW.
To build a new map use the SW Net Builder included in the Radio Management applications.
Connect the PC with the dial up connection and run the Local Craft Terminal application.
Load the new map (example "radio.Map") created with Net builder and check if the remote/local
element connection is available (the related icon of remote/local station appear colored) or unavailable
(the icons appear grey).
Site A

Site B

150.166.8.4

150.166.16.2

Open new map


on Laptop

Station A
Station B

Note that the name of the NE


depend to the Network element
configuration using the Net Builder
Application

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6. System Line Up and Commissioning


The Line Up test is a system control in order to verify if all configuration and functionality of equipment
working properly.
We divide this test in local check and hop check.
The local check is fundamentally the control of all setting and local functionality of system (ex. Local
Loop). The hop check is the control of the main Link functionality (system tests).
For Line test use the same testing reported in the Field commissioning Test Sheets.
Note that
Note that the Field commissioning tests sheets documents are composed by different protocols
documents related to the IDU Type and the Tributary access unit type.
To use the documents correctly, refer to the following table:
Doc Type

Description

C_SRALXD_e_rel5_Cover

Acceptance Cover for Link Commissioning

C_SRALXD_e_rel5_Common

Common Acceptance document for all system type

C_SRAL XD_e_rel5_Add_2xE1

Add On acceptance document for IDU type 2xE1

C_SRAL XD_e_rel5_Add_PI_E1_T1
C_SRAL XD_e_rel5_Add_PI_DATA
C_SRAL XD_e_rel5_Add_PI_E3
C_SRAL XD_e_rel5_Add_SB

Add On acceptance document for IDU type Plug In with E1


tributaries access Unit
Add On acceptance document for IDU type Plug In with ETH data
tributaries access Unit
Add On acceptance document for IDU type Plug In with E3 (34
Mb/s) tributaries access Unit
Add On acceptance document for IDU type Single Board

The properly process for all activities of Line Up and Commissioning are:

Use the Common Acceptance document to check the main system configuration and the
Network parameter.

Identify the related Add On document in order to continue with the controls and testing
activities

Fill all data request on the acceptance protocol documents, to perform in the next step the
testing with the customer (commissioning).

At the end of Commissioning fill the Acceptance Cover document.

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6.1. Local and system tests


The basic Local and system tests to apply for each link are:

System configuration check


HW check
HW and SW inventory report
Local loop tributaries check
Remote loop tributaries check
Prx value
Switching test
ATPC Functional test
ETH port functional test
Background BER test

6.1.1.Basic Equipment Band and System Configuration


Using (for guide line) the Common Acceptance document, check if all basic system parameter, are
configured and under the project specification.

System SVR

System Type and Capacity

Note that for the system SVR, check the Software Release of the Active Bank (in any case both banks
must be the same SVR).

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To identify the Tributary access card Type and ODU type open from the main configuration menu the
System configuration menu and check the data indicate in the next figure.

Access Unit Type and ODU Type

In order to check the ODUs frequency band, open from the main menu the inventory menu.
Select the relevant PID of the ODU and check the Hardware Code.
The last numbers of the HW code identify the Frequency band.

P/N for HD / HP ODU


732-241/07
732-241/08
732-241/15
732-241/18
732-241/23
732-241/26
732-241/28
732-241/38

Freq. Band
7 GHz
8 GHz
15 GHz
18 GHz
23 GHz
26 GHz
28 GHz
38 GHz

P/N for ND ODU


732-251/07
732-251/08
732-251/13
732-251/15
732-251/18
732-251/23
732-251/26
732-251/28
732-251/38

Freq. Band
7 GHz
8 GHz
13 GHz
15 GHz
18 GHz
23 GHz
26 GHz
28 GHz
38 GHz

Note that the ODU identification P/N comprises two fields:


the first one (11 characters) is the equipment P/N, the second one (3 characters) is the customizing
encoding, concerning the RF frequency (operating frequency band within the whole RF range). To
identify the properly frequency band for each ODU type refer to the UMN manual.

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6.1.2.SW User inventory and System License Fee

To identify the SW inventory used for Line Up and commissioning (SW application installed in the
Laptop), from the inventory menu open the LCT (or NCT) field.
In the windows About LCT compare the basic SW code and SVR of the LCT engine installed on the
laptop and the related Plugin SW.

To identify the System License data, open from the main equipment Status and configuration menu
the field License Upgrade.
Read and note on the document the License Type indicate in the field Available Functionality

License Fee Data

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6.1.3.Outdoor elements and installation info

The above data have written on the labels directly on the different element (or from the box).
Behavior attention to not throw the boxes or the installation instruction of the different component,
otherwise the operator must be check on the tower this element.
In any case this operation is suitable in order to check the installation quality.

6.1.4.NE IP Configuration

Refer to the paragraph IP Address and NE Elements parameter and mark the related IP Address
and SubNet Mask.

NE IP Address and Net Mask Setting

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6.1.5.Routing Table and NE Parameter


Refer to the paragraph IP Address and NE Elements parameter and mark the related configuration
of Static Routing table and NE Parameter.
Note that if this data are not change referred to the default configuration, mark the field Not
Applicable (default configuration).

Static Routing Table

NE Parameter

6.1.6.D-Embedded Application
If the network Planning require the D-Embedded application, mark the configuration of this feature.
Note that the External setting windows are different in function of IDU type and system type.

D Embedded Configuration

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6.1.7.System Inventory Report

Get the Inventory Report from the Inventory menu field report, and open the result with windows
Notepad application.
Select all data, copy and past the result in the Test sheet table.
For more info related the Inventory menu application refers to the LCT and PlugIn OMN manual.

Opening Inventory
Menu

Opening Report menu

Reporting on Going

Notepad Application

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Starting the reporting

Showing data

Copy and Past in Commissioning Test Sheets

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6.1.8.Equipment SW Data

From the main menu, Status and Config > Software>Software Bank check and mark all the related
data for Banks (Active and Stand By), SVR Version running on the different unit, Status of the SW and
mark OK if the Alignment SW are Grey (if not proceed with the alignment).

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6.1.9.Physical Alarms Status

From the main menu, Alarms > Physical and Functional, check if all physical alarms are on green
status. Mark the result on the test sheet.

System menu

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6.1.10. RF Frequency Settings

Mark the relevant setting for frequency configuration. Insert only the data referred to the Frequency
mode applied on the system (Continuous or Frequency Plan) and mark N.A. the other mode.
Note that some data depend to the ODU type (ex. Channel density is applicable only for HD ODUs).

Frequency Mode

Frequency Plan mode

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6.1.11. RF Power Settings

Mark the relevant setting for Tx Power configuration. Insert only the data referred to the Power
configuration request for project and applied on the system.
Note that some data depend to the ODU type.

Tx Power Management for HD ODUs


ATPC Disable

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6.1.12. E1 Tributaries Settings

Tributaries setting for Plug In IDU

Tributaries setting for Single Board IDU

Fill the status of tributaries configuration.


Note that for Single Board system the tributary configuration are only the Enabled and Disabled
status. For Plug In system if is applicable the cross connection matrix (depend to the IDU SVR) insert
exactly the equivalent matrix created in the system.
Is important insert the properly matrix for a future maintenance team, in order to operate on the E1
physical interface (DDF) without error.

Sample of Tributaries configuration


for SB IDU

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6.1.13. E1 Port Settings with data interface


In case of IDU Plug In with Data Interface, consider that the configuration of the E1 Tributaries is
similar to the normal access E1 card, but for ETH interface take in consideration the equivalent
capacity and the Cross Connection matrix between the Data i/f interface and radio Side.

E1 Port Setting

ETH Port Cross Connection setting

E1 Matrix

ETH Matrix

Cross Connection Management with ETH port Access unit

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6.1.14. ETH Port Settings

Check and fill the Data Interface related to the project specification.
From the main menu of external interface, open the field LAN Setting or Bridge Setting.
Report all the basic configuration required on the field test sheets. For more information of Data
interface configuration and feature, refer to the OMN and UMN manual.

LAN Setting

ETH Port Setting

Bridge Setting

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6.1.15. Others Settings

If required in the project, fill the configuration status of other external interface (user and F) and in
case of T1 interface the Cod Set configuration data.

Ext Interface windows for E1 1+1 Plug In Unit

6.1.16. Protection Configuration

Referred to the system type fill the basic configuration of protection configuration.
Note that, the protection windows, is different related to the IDU and system type. For example in the
SB IDU the switching is only in BB Mode, in the PI IDU the switch are in BB and channel mode.

Example for Plug In System in 1+1 Hot Stand By configuration


with BB 1 On Line Status and Ch 1 On Line

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6.2. System check


6.2.1.Local Tributary Loop-back Check

It is recommended to check the 2 Mb/s Tributaries cabling using the local loop-back facilities.
To enter in the loopback application, open from the main equipment menu, the testing field.

Opening Testing Field

Loop backs windows

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Apply the local Loop Back for each tributary, and verify on the DDF side, the proper return of E1
signal.
With a 2 Mb/s BER Test instrument check the correct insertion for all 2 Mb/s, to and from DDF and
verify that no errors occur.
Note that; apply the loop back on both BB or on the on line BB.
Perform the test for all tributaries connected to the DDF and all enabled tributary (depend to the
installation project and equipment license).

Note that; the Loop Back is affected on the Radio Interface and only for connected tributary on
the cross connection matrix (for local loop) and enabled tributary (for remote loop).
2 Mb/s Bus Connection

From / to DDF
Connection

Radio Side
(Both BB
Units for 1+1)

Tributaries
Side

Local Loop

Remote Loop

Check in the same time if the related Tributary alarm (Trib. In) is OFF (Green indication) when the 2
Mb/s signal is present and it is ON (Red indication) when the 2 Mb/s signal is disconnected.
After this check remember to set DISABLED the Tributary configuration loops.

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Remember that in case of system with cross connection matrix, (between Tributary Side and Radio
Side) the loop is referred to the radio Side.
Example: channel 1 on trib. side with channel 3 on radio side, the loop are enabled on tributary 3.

Only for the system with the cross connection matrix is also possible perform the loop on the
tributaries side. For more info refer to the OMN manual.

Local Loop on
trib. Side

Tributary side loop back

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6.2.2.Remote Tributary Loop-back Check

With the same process used for the local loop backs, check the remote Tributary loop.
To check the remote loop back, if we suppose that the operator (with test instrument and laptop) is in
the station A, apply the configuration remote Loop on station B (using the properly map created on
the LCT application).
Site A

Site B

E1 DDF Loop

E1 Signal Analyzer

Loop backs windows on Station B

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6.2.3.Rx power value

Check the Prx value in the local station, from main menu, Measurements > View

Prx Value Check

On the Theoretical Nominal Received Signal row, insert the value calculated from the Path
calculation (if available).
On the Readed Received Power PC row, insert the value showed on IDU from the LCT SW.
Note that the value showed on PC has a tolerance at about 3 dB.
The values of Prx are applicable only in case of normal propagation condition, without interference /
fading and with the MW link in complete path clearance.
Verify that both Prx values are under the project specification.
Note that;
For system 1+1 FD the Rx value must be the same (within the equipment tolerance, indicate in the
field test sheets).
For system 1+1 HSTBY with unbalanced Mounting Kit the Rx value for ODU 2 (Stand-By Channel)
must be 10 11 dB lower than the ODU 1 (Main) (refer to the mounting frame data sheet).

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6.2.4.Manual Switching Test

This test is referred only for system in protected configuration (1+1 Hot Stand By or 1+1 FD)
Use a BER test instrument (see previous test bench for remote loop backs tests) and verify that traffic
restores after the BB (or ODU) / Channel switching manual forced operation (is suitable a HW Loop on
DDF in the remote side).
Note that;
For IDU Plug In the BB (or ODU) switch is not hitless (errors-free), consequently when the
system switch from main to Stand By and vice versa, sync loss and a burst of errors will occur.
The Channel Manual switch is Hitless.
For IDU Single Board in any case the ODU manual switch is not hitless.
Only for reference identify the Transmission channel status with the BB Switch status Column and Rx
Switch with the BB Channel On Line Column.
The Tx and Rx switch test are available only for Plug in version.
For Single board version the available protection system is only in Hot Stand by mode; in this case the
switch mode is for all ODU, for Single Board ODU the applicable field is only the Manual Forced ODU.

Protection configuration windows for Plug In


system

Protection configuration windows for Single Board


system

Manual Forced BB

These tests are available only for Plug in version.


From the protection Menu check the active BB was running (Status).
From the field Manual Forced BB select the system in off status (1 or 2) and verify that the status
field change. Return in automatic mode. In case of Protection mode revertive was enabled (only for
HS system) verify the automatic return to the BB1.
With the BER test instrument, verify that after the switch operation (short sync loss or a burst of errors
will occur) the E1 pattern return on line without errors.
After this test remember to set the "Manual Forced BB" field in "none" position (automatic
condition).

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Manual Forced Channel

These tests are available only for Plug in version.


From the protection Menu check the On Line channel was running.
From the field Manual Forced Channel select the system not on line (1 or 2) and verify that the
related status field changes (after some second). Return in automatic mode.
With the BER tests instrument, verify that no errors occur.
After this test remember to set the "Manual Forced Channel" field in "none" position
(automatic condition).

Manual Forced ODU

These tests are available only for Single Board version.


From the protection Menu check the active ODU was running (Status).
From the field Manual Forced ODU select the system in off status (1 or 2) and verify that the status
field change. Return in automatic mode. In case of Protection mode revertive was enabled (only for
HS system) verify the automatic return to the ODU1.
With the BER test instrument, verify that after the switch operation (short sync loss or a burst of errors
will occur) the E1 pattern return on line without errors.
After this test remember to set the "Manual Forced ODU" field in "none" position (automatic
condition).
Site A

Site B

E1 DDF Loop

E1 Signal Analyzer

Basic test bench

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6.2.5.ATPC Functional tests

In order to verify the ATPC feature, set in both station, the Tx Power Setting field with ATPC
Management value in Enabled status. Verify (with a properly value of ATPC Threshold and P-min
Start value) if the Prx signal change related to the configuration of threshold and P-min Status value.
Return to the value of P-min Start with the nominal Tx power and set the ATPC Management in
Disabled status. Verify that the Prx value return with a nominal value.
Note that, this checking mode of ATPC, is only a functional way to verify the ATPC response. The test
applicabilitys depend to the Nominal Prx value on the Link.
Remember that; if the Prx value is related to Local Station, the Ptx setting must be change in
the remote station. For more information related the ATPC functions, refer to the UNM and
OMN Manual. Remember that in case of 1+1 HSTBY system is the BB active the reference for
the ATPC Management command.
At the end of test, set the ATPC status related to the project specification.

Tx Power Management for HD ODUs


ATPC Enabled

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6.2.6.Background BER Test

Is possible apply the Background BER Test (or performance measurements) with different mode:
Using a PDH BER test instrument
Using the performance analysis from LCT (or Netviewer)
Using the commissioning report application, from LCT SW.
Is suggested use the above mentioned method in alternative (except particulars project specifications
requirements).
The BER test with using the LCT SW is in alternative to the test instrument test. In any case the
use of test instrument is suitable for local testing of tributaries.

Using a PDH BER test instrument

For background BER test with the test instrument, use the test bench showed in next figure and set
the BER Test instrument with the following basic setting parameter:
Bit Rate: 2048 Mb/s
Pattern Type: Unframed
PRBS Word: Minimal PRBS 2 15.

Station A

Station B

To verify the quality of the Link make a BER test on one tributary chose from customer.
Connect the BER Test Instrument and your computer in the station B. With the LCT SW open the NE
Element corresponding to the Station A and set "enabled" the Remote Loop in the first tributary
(otherwise if another operator in station A is available, plug a hardware Loop on DDF).
Verify that the Link working on the main BB and channel.

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The Long Term B.E.R. Test should be done to the main Channel and the result should be better then
10 10. Run this test for at least minimal 2 hour.
The Short Term B.E.R. Test should be done to the reserve Channel (if equipped). This test should be
run for some minutes with no errors.

For Nx2 Mb/s make the test on one E1 channel chose by the costumer.
This test should be done under normal propagation conditions.

Using the performance analysis from LCT (or Netviewer)

For the background BER test using the SW application, refer to the OMN manual to properly setting of
quality parameter.
Note that to start a recording from SW is necessary a permanent connection with the PC.
Its also possible from SW to retrieve the status of Link quality in the last 4 Hours (15 minutes step) or
in the last 4 day (day by day). In this case the control from equipment is permanent.
The measurements must be done in normal propagation conditions
Using the SW application, the system perform a analysis using the ITU-T G.826 recommendation.
The Rec. G.826 foresees that the calculation of the quality parameters is based upon the counting of
the errored blocks.
For the SRAL XD, the frame of the aggregate radio signal (proprietary format) has been made
equivalent with a block.
The performance monitoring is executed only on point-point hops and it is realized according to the
base of the direct measurement of the detected errored blocks.
The performance data are the following ones:
UAS (Number of Seconds of Unavailability): it provides the unavailability seconds of the
connection into a specified observation period.
SES (Number of Severely Errored Seconds): it represents the seconds during which it is
present one of the following conditions:
o percentage of errored blocks equal to or higher than 30%
o presence of at least a special event called defect (the classification of the defects
for the PDH systems is the following one: Loss of Signal (LOS), Alarm Indication
Signal (AIS), Loss of Frame Alignment (LOF)).
ES (Number of Errored Seconds): it represents the seconds during which it is present at least
one errored block.
BBE (Number of Background Block Errors): it represents the number of errored blocks into a
not SES second.
OI (Number of Outage Intensity): it is the number of unavailability events into a defined
observation interval.

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Result of Performance monitoring in


MS Excel application

At the end of test fill on the related table the resul of measure. If required attach to the field
commissioning report the Excel files of result.

Using the commissioning report application, from LCT SW.

This method is applicable only with engine 6.1 or higher and with a properly SVR of equipment and
plugIn SW.
Fundamental is the same result of the performance monitoring (precedent method), but is possible
disconnect the PC from the equipment and download at the end of the test the result.
The test result are compatible with Notepad Windows application (txt), in this case on the
commissioning test sheet is required only the copy and past in the proper table the result.

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Example of test result in the field commissioning test Sheet

For more info regarding the Commissioning report refer to the OMN manual of LCT and Equipment.

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6.2.7.Testing on ETH port


For ETH port in case of data tributaries card (available only for Plug In IDU) is suggested in field only
a functional tests in order to check the access functionality.
For this test is necessary 2 laptop (one for each station) connected on the ETH port under test.
The test consists in:

Ping test between two computer


FTP functional test between two computer

For other test (and related tests instrument) refer to the particulars requirement on the project
specification.

6.2.7.1.

Ping test

Purpose of this test is verifying the basic communication between ETH interfaces in both stations.
Use the test bench indicate in the next figure:

Station B

Station A

On both Laptops, configure a valid IP Address in the same sub network (example 10.10.10.2 and
10.10.10.4).
To configure the IP addresses search the properties of ETH card and on the Internet Protocol
(TCP/IP) properties set the address (with the same Net mask).
Open the windows DOS prompt and write the following command:
ping x.x.x.x where x.x.x.x is the IP address of the remote computer.
If the communication is established there is reply information from the remote PC.
Apply the test from station A to B and from B to A.
Note that to apply this test is suitable disable the firewall installed on the PC (if there are).

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FTP Transfer Test

To apply this test is necessary provide to install in the computers the FTP Server and FTP Client
Application.
In basic, the PC where is installed and configured the FTP server application, is the computer where is
locate the DB archive to download. The PC used to access on the server is the Client.
The test bench for this test is the same used for the ping test. In any case the purpose of this check, is
only a functional test to verify if the transfer files between a Server and Client working properly using
the ETH port of SRAL XD system.
Note that to apply this test is suitable disable the firewall installed on the PC (if there are).
It is possible apply the test with a external SW (Server and Client FTP applications) or using a internal
feature of windows (Win 2000 or Windows XP prof.).

Server configuration:

Because FTP depends on Internet Information Services (IIS), you must first make sure that IIS is
properly installed and configured to apply a Server FTP application. To install IIS and the FTP service
is necessary the Windows installation CD ROM.
To check if the IIS Service is installed verify:

Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.


In Control Panel, double-click Add/Remove Programs.
Select Add/Remove Windows Components.
In the Windows Components Wizard, check if the Internet Information Services (IIS), are
installed then click Details. If not, install this service.
In the details of ISS Services, verify if the File Transfer Protocol (FTP) Service is installed. If
not provide to install them.

Remember that after the installation of FTP Server Service you need to configure a Virtual Route for
file transfer and configure a properly User authorization to FTP access (for this test is suggested a
anonymous access).
In order to configure this Item refer to Windows Help or to the Service Administrator.

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After the Installation of FTP Service, is necessary configure the services, in particular the type of
access (suggested anonymous) and the virtual route (or the virtual folder).

Configuring The FTP Service

To configure the FTP service, follow these steps:


Open My computer and create in the disk C (or another) a basic folder to use for FTP
transfer files (example ftptest).
Copy in this folder some files to shared with the client PC
Click Start, click Control Panel, click Administrative Tools, and then click Internet
Information Services Manager. (In Windows 2000 Professional, you can access
Administrative Tools from Control Panel.)
Click the plus sign (+) next to the server name.
Right-click Default FTP Site, and then click Properties.
Click the Security Accounts tab.
Select Allow Anonymous Connections, and then select Allow Only Anonymous
Connections.
Click the Home Directory tab and select a folder (browse the folder ftptest) in your PC
Select Read and Log Visits, and clear Write.
Click OK to save these settings.
The server is now configured to accept incoming FTP requests. The files that you want to make
available should now be copied into the folder for access.

Control Panel

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(Create a new folder on the PC, ex. TestFTP)

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Configuring the client FTP

On the Client computer, check if is able to view with Windows Internet Explorer the remote FTP
folder.

Start Internet Explorer.


On the Tools menu, click Internet Options.
Click the Advanced tab.
Under Browsing, click to clear the Enable folder view for FTP sites check box.

After the configuration of both Computers, the Client PC is able to access on Server machine for a
FTP download test.

FTP Test

Open Internet explorer and on the address filed write the following command:
ftp://xxxx where xxxx is the name assigned to the remote computer.
If the connection are OK, the Client PC browsing the files present in the remote virtual folder of the
Server FTP computer.
Drag or download the file in your local Client PC, at the end check if the files is properly transferred to
the Client PC and open them.
Repeat the same tests in both directions.

Example of Internet explorer used for FTP Client application

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