Installation Operation Manual AIM34 IDU

Installation and Operations Manual
Part Number 44-0004-01

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Table of Contents
Paragraph
Page Number
1
Introduction ............................................................................................................... 1
1.1
How to Use This Manual ........................................................................................ 1
1.2
Safety....................................................................................................................... 2
1.2.1
Notes, Cautions & Warnings............................................................................... 2
1.2.2
Radio Frequency Energy Exposure Guidelines .................................................. 3
1.2.3
Additional Safety Information ............................................................................ 6
2
Product Overview...................................................................................................... 8
2.1
AIM-34 System Overview ...................................................................................... 8
2.2
Product Applications ............................................................................................... 8
2.3
System Functional Description ............................................................................... 9
2.3.1
IDU Overview ................................................................................................... 10
2.3.2
User Interface Board (UIB) Overview .............................................................. 10
2.3.3
ODU Overview ................................................................................................. 11
2.3.4
Antenna Overview............................................................................................. 12
2.3.5
System Diagram ................................................................................................ 12
3
Pre-Installation ........................................................................................................ 14
3.1
Path Analysis......................................................................................................... 14
3.2
Site Survey ............................................................................................................ 14
3.3
Antenna Mount Recommendations....................................................................... 15
3.4
Antenna Wind Loading Specifications ................................................................. 16
4
Installation ............................................................................................................... 17
4.1
Installation Tools................................................................................................... 17
4.2
Unpacking and Inventory...................................................................................... 17
4.3
Installation Kit Parts List....................................................................................... 18
4.4
IDU Equipment Labels.......................................................................................... 19
4.5
Outdoor Unit (ODU) Equipment Labels............................................................... 19
4.5.1
ODU Part Number Descriptions ....................................................................... 20
5
Inter Facility Link (IFL) Cable Installation & Termination (Phase 1).............. 22
5.1
Installing the IFL Cable......................................................................................... 22
5.2
Terminating the IFL Cable.................................................................................... 23
6
IDU & UIB Installation (Phase 2).......................................................................... 25
6.1
IDU Front Panel Layout........................................................................................ 25
6.2
Flash Memory Installation/Removal..................................................................... 25
6.3
Indoor Unit (IDU) Rack Mounting Installation Steps........................................... 27
6.4
Connecting the IFL Cable to the IDU ................................................................... 28
6.5
UIB Installation Instructions ................................................................................. 29
6.6
DC Power Connector Termination........................................................................ 31
6.6.1
Direct Current (DC) Connector Parts................................................................ 31
6.6.2
DC Connector Installation Steps ....................................................................... 32
7
Antenna Installation (Phase 3) ............................................................................... 34
8
ODU Installation (Phase 4)..................................................................................... 35
8.1
Polarization Considerations................................................................................... 35
8.2
Attaching the ODU to the Antenna ....................................................................... 37
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Connecting the IFL Cable to the ODU.................................................................. 37
8.4
Grounding the ODU .............................................................................................. 39
9 Initial Configuration (Phase 5)............................................................................... 40
9.1
Connecting to the Console Port............................................................................. 41
9.2
Minimum Configuration Required to Establish a Radio Link .............................. 43
10 Antenna Alignment (Phase 6) ................................................................................ 53
10.1 Calculating Expected Receive Signal Level (RSL) .............................................. 53
10.1.1 Free Space Loss Formula .................................................................................. 53
10.1.2 Receive Signal Level Calculation Formula....................................................... 54
10.2 Expected AGC Reading ........................................................................................ 54
10.3 Antenna Radiation Patterns................................................................................... 55
10.4 Alignment Procedure............................................................................................. 56
11 Redundancy System Overview............................................................................... 58
11.1 Redundancy System Requirements....................................................................... 59
11.2 Terminology .......................................................................................................... 59
11.3 Switchover Logic .................................................................................................. 59
11.3.1
Single Carrier Operation ................................................................................... 59
11.3.2 Dual Carrier Operation...................................................................................... 60
11.3.3
Hitless Switching............................................................................................... 61
11.4 Redundant Interface Unit (RIU)............................................................................ 62
11.5 Orderwire Interface Boards (OIBs)....................................................................... 62
11.6 Redundant Interface Boards (RIBs) ...................................................................... 64
11.7 Antenna Options.................................................................................................... 64
11.7.1 Dual Antenna Option for (1+1) End Point ........................................................ 64
11.7.2 Single Antenna Option for (1+1) End Point ..................................................... 64
12 Redundancy Equipment Installation..................................................................... 66
12.1 Outdoor Equipment Installation............................................................................ 66
12.1.1 1+1 Dual Antenna (Space, Frequency, and Polarization Diversity) ................. 66
12.1.2 1+1 Component Coupler, Flex w/g and Remote Mount ODUs........................ 67
12.2 Indoor Equipment Installation............................................................................... 69
12.2.1 Redundant Interface Unit (RIU) Rack Setup .................................................... 69
12.2.2 RIU Cabling Connection Overview .................................................................. 70
12.2.3 Cable Connection Procedure............................................................................. 72
12.3 Redundancy Link Configuration........................................................................... 75
12.3.1 Configuring the IDU for Redundancy............................................................... 76
Status Parameters .............................................................................................................. 77
12.3.2 Configuring the IDU for Redundancy Using the CMI...................................... 78
12.4 Management Connectivity in Redundant Links.................................................... 80
12.4.1 Redundant Link IP Configuration Examples .................................................... 81
12.5 Redundancy Reference Material ........................................................................... 82
12.5.1
SNMP MIB Variables ....................................................................................... 82
12.5.2
RIU Technical Specifications............................................................................ 83
13 Using the Console Menu Interface (CMI)............................................................. 84
13.1 Connecting to the CMI Interface........................................................................... 84
13.1.1
RS-232 Console Connection ............................................................................. 84
13.1.2 Telnet................................................................................................................. 84
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Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) ........................................................................... 84
13.2 CMI Menu Navigation .......................................................................................... 84
13.2.1 Menu Navigation Using the Keyboard.............................................................. 84
13.2.2 Window Options Used for Menu Navigation ................................................... 85
13.2.3 Changing Parameters......................................................................................... 86
13.2.4 Using the [Toggle Title] Feature....................................................................... 86
13.3 Connecting to the Remote Radio .......................................................................... 87
14 Management Interface Configuration and Pin Outs ........................................... 88
14.1 Ethernet Management Interface (ENET) Configuration & Pin Outs.................... 89
14.1.1 Management Ethernet Interface Configuration Window Description .............. 89
14.1.2
Initial Port Configuration .................................................................................. 91
14.1.3
Ethernet Management Port Pin Outs................................................................. 92
14.2 Routing Setup........................................................................................................ 93
14.2.1 Adding Routes to the Management Interface.................................................... 93
14.2.2 Viewing Management Interface Routes............................................................ 94
14.2.3 Deleting Routes from the Management Interface ............................................. 95
14.3 Enabling and Disabling RIP Updates on the Ethernet Management Interface ..... 96
14.4 Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) Port Configuration & Pin Outs ............................. 97
15 Detailed UIB Overview and Configuration Information..................................... 99
15.1 Initial UIB Configuration Procedures ................................................................... 99
15.1.1 Desired Configuration Procedure...................................................................... 99
15.2 4xE1, 120 UIB .................................................................................................. 101
15.3 4xE1, 75 UIB ................................................................................................... 101
15.4 E3, 75 UIB ........................................................................................................ 102
15.5 E2, 75 UIB ........................................................................................................ 102
15.6 10/100BT Ethernet Bridge UIB Overview.......................................................... 103
15.6.1
10/100BT Bridge UIB LED Descriptions and Interface Pin Outs .................. 103
15.6.2 Interface Cabling Requirements...................................................................... 104
15.6.3
Detailed 10/100BT UIB Configuration........................................................... 104
16 User Account Administration .............................................................................. 107
16.1 Security Access Levels........................................................................................ 107
16.2 Factory Default User Name and Password ......................................................... 107
16.3 Changing Passwords ........................................................................................... 108
16.4 Viewing the User Database ................................................................................. 108
16.5 Adding New User Names and Passwords ........................................................... 108
16.6 Removing User Accounts.................................................................................... 109
17 SNMP Configuration ............................................................................................ 110
17.1 SNMP Setup........................................................................................................ 110
17.2 Viewing SNMP Manager Configurations ........................................................... 112
17.3 Adding SNMP Manager Configurations............................................................. 112
17.4 Delete SNMP Manager ....................................................................................... 113
18 System Reboot Options......................................................................................... 115
19 Using the Alarm & Digital IN Ports .................................................................... 116
19.1 Alarm Interface Port Description and Pin Outs .................................................. 116
19.2 Digital IN Port Description and Pin Outs ........................................................... 117
19.3 Controlling Alarm Out Relays and Viewing the Digital IN Status..................... 117
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20 Orderwire Overview and Pin Outs...................................................................... 119

20.1 Synchronous Order Wire (SOW) ........................................................................ 119
20.2 Asynchronous Order Wire (ASOW) ................................................................... 119
20.3 Voice Order Wire (VOW)................................................................................... 120
21 Setting the System Date & Time .......................................................................... 121
21.1 Manual Configuration of the System Date & Time ............................................ 121
21.2 Using a Network Time Server............................................................................. 122
22 System Identification............................................................................................. 125
23 Performing Software Upgrades ........................................................................... 127
23.1 IDU and ODU Software Download Procedure ................................................... 128
24 Maintenance & Troubleshooting ......................................................................... 130
24.1 IDU Summary Fault LEDs.................................................................................. 130
24.1.1 (ENET) Ethernet Management Port Summary LED....................................... 130
24.1.2
(CBL) Cable Summary LED........................................................................... 130
24.1.3
(IDU) Indoor Unit Summary LED .................................................................. 131
24.1.4
(ODU) Outdoor Unit Summary LED.............................................................. 131
24.1.5
(Link) Radio Link Summary LED .................................................................. 131
24.1.6
Status LED Fault Cause Matrix ...................................................................... 132
24.1.7
Viewing the Status of the LEDs Using the CMI............................................. 133
24.2 Viewing the System Activity Log....................................................................... 134
24.3 Diagnostic System Loopbacks ............................................................................ 135
24.3.1 Enabling and Disabling System Loopbacks.................................................... 136
24.4 Performance Monitoring Capabilities ................................................................. 137
24.4.1
Radio Performance Monitoring....................................................................... 137
Appendix A System Specifications............................................................................ 141
Appendix B Commissioning Checklist ..................................................................... 142
Appendix C ODU Channel Plan Outline ................................................................. 144
Appendix D Equipment Grounding ......................................................................... 150
Appendix E - Remote Radio Access IP Sample Configurations ............................... 155
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AIM-34 System Block Diagram.................................................................. 13
Mounting Structures.................................................................................... 16
Indoor Unit (IDU) Label ............................................................................. 19
Outdoor Unit (ODU) Label Description .................................................... 20
Type-N Crimp Tool...................................................................................... 23
IDU Front Panel Layout.............................................................................. 25
Flash Memory Card Installation ................................................................ 26
IFL to IDU Connection................................................................................ 28
DC Connector Parts..................................................................................... 31
Descriptive ODU Diagram .......................................................................... 35
ODU Polarization Options .......................................................................... 36
IFL Connection to ODU .............................................................................. 38
ODU Coax-Seal ............................................................................................ 39
Main menu Window .................................................................................... 43
System Configuration Window................................................................... 44
UIB Desired Configuration Window.......................................................... 44
UIB Tributary Desired Configuration ....................................................... 46
E1 UIB Tributary Desired Configuration ................................................. 47
Radio Link Desired Configuration............................................................. 48
Radio Link Active Parameters ................................................................... 49
Radio Link Active Configuration Window ............................................... 50
UIB Active Configuration Window............................................................ 51
UIB Active Tributary Configuration Window.......................................... 51
E1 UIB Tributary Active Configuration Window .................................... 52
RSL vs. Alignment Voltage Reference Chart............................................ 55
Lobes Propagated From a Directional Parabolic Antenna...................... 55
Redundancy Link Switching System Block Diagram, Single Carrier .... 60
Redundancy Link Switching System Block Diagram, Dual Carrier ...... 60
Hitless Switching .......................................................................................... 61
Redundant Interface Unit (RIU) with RIBs and OIB .............................. 62
OIB Three-Position Switch ......................................................................... 63
Typical Dual Antenna Outdoor Configuration......................................... 67
Front and Back Side View of a Waveguide Component 1+1 Coupler.... 68
Outdoor 1+1 Coupler Installation (Typical for 13-40 GHz) .................... 68
Single RIU Rack Installation (3RU)........................................................... 69
Dual RIU Rack Installation (4RU) ............................................................. 69
Typical Redundancy Interface Board (RIB) layout ................................. 70
IDU A (Top) Block Cabling Plan for 16 E1............................................... 72
IDU B (Bottom) Block Cabling Plan for 16 E1 ......................................... 73
OIB Jumper Diagram.................................................................................. 73
Protection Link Cables ................................................................................ 74
Connection of the Protection Link Cables................................................. 74
Y Cable Connection ..................................................................................... 75
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Management Redundant IDU Interface Configuration Window ........... 76

Redundant Link Management Traffic Routing Possibilities ................... 80
Redundant Link IP Management Example............................................... 81
Management Interface Router.................................................................... 89
Management Ethernet Interface Configuration Window........................ 91
Routing Setup Window................................................................................ 93
Add Fixed Route Entry Window................................................................ 94
View Fixed Routes Window ........................................................................ 95
Delete Fixed Route Entry Window............................................................. 96
Management PPP Interface Configuration Window................................ 98
SNMP Configuration Window ................................................................. 111
View SNMP Manager Configuration Window ....................................... 112
Add SNMP Manager Window.................................................................. 113
Delete SNMP Manager Window............................................................... 114
System Reboot Option Window................................................................ 115
External Alarm and Alarm Relay Status Window ................................. 118
System Date And Time Window............................................................... 121
Manual Time Set Window ........................................................................ 122
Time Zone Setup Window......................................................................... 123
SNTP Service Setup Window.................................................................... 124
System Identification Window.................................................................. 125
Software Upgrade Window....................................................................... 128
Software Download Window .................................................................... 128
Front Panel LED Indications.................................................................... 130
System Alarms and Status......................................................................... 133
Alarm LED Status Window ...................................................................... 134
Activity Log Window................................................................................. 135
IDU and ODU Loopbacks ......................................................................... 135
Loopbacks Window ................................................................................... 137
Performance Monitoring Window ........................................................... 138
Radio Performance Monitoring Window ................................................ 138
G.821 Statistics ........................................................................................... 139
G.826 Statistics ........................................................................................... 140
Local Area Connection Properties Window............................................ 157
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Symbols and Descriptions............................................................................... 3
Minimum Safe Distance (General/Non-Controlled Population Exposure) 5
Minimum Safe Distance (Occupational/Controlled Population Exposure)5
UIB Options ................................................................................................... 10
Aggregate UIB Data Rates............................................................................ 11
Maximum Capacity of Universal Interface Board (UIB) Configurations 12
Reliability Outage Time Chart..................................................................... 14
Installation Tools ........................................................................................... 17
Link Inventory ............................................................................................... 18
Indoor Unit (IDU) Installation Kit............................................................... 18
ODU Part Numbering Description .............................................................. 21
Recommended Cable/Connector Type for UIB Connection ..................... 30
DC Connector Parts Description ................................................................. 31
Console Port Adapter Pin Outs.................................................................... 41
Redundancy System Requirements ............................................................. 59
Redundancy Terminology ............................................................................ 59
OIB Switch and LED Indication Descriptions............................................ 64
ODU/Antenna Redundancy Hardware/Performance Summary .............. 65
Summary of RIBs/OIBs with Associated Cables........................................ 71
ENET Management Port Pin Outs .............................................................. 92
PPP Port Pinouts ........................................................................................... 98
4xE1, 120
UIB Pin Out............................................................................. 101
4xE1, 75
UIB Pin Outs ............................................................................. 101
E3, 75
UIB Pin Outs and Signal Description ......................................... 102
E2, 75
UIB Pin Outs and Signal Description ......................................... 102
10/100BT Bridge UIB Example Configurations vs. Throughput............ 103
10/100BT UIB LED Description and Pin Outs ......................................... 104
Alarm Out Port Pin Outs............................................................................ 116
Digital IN Port Pin Outs ............................................................................. 117
Synchronous Order Wire (SOW) (RJ-45) Pin Outs................................. 119
Asynchronous Order Wire (ASOW) (RJ-11) Pin Outs............................ 119
Voice Order Wire (VOW) Pin Outs........................................................... 120
LED Indications, Status and Fault Causes ............................................... 132
Loopbacks and Descriptions....................................................................... 136
Commissioning Checklist............................................................................ 142
7 GHz ODU Configurations ....................................................................... 144
8 GHz ODU Configurations ....................................................................... 145
13 GHz ODU Configurations ..................................................................... 145
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Table 43. 26 GHz ODU Configurations ..................................................................... 148

Table 44. 38 GHz ODU Configurations ..................................................................... 149
Table 45. Example IP Configuration.......................................................................... 155
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1 INTRODUCTION
This section outlines the layout of this manual and provides a summary of each section contained
in this manual. Also, included in this section is a description of the various symbols used in this
manual for providing additional notes, cautions, and safety warnings.
It is recommended that individuals installing the Adaptive Integrated Multi-rate (AIM-34)
product read the manual in its entirety prior to the actual installation of an AIM-34 radio
terminal. The following text provides safety precautions that must be followed when installing,
operating and servicing the equipment.
1.1
How to Use This Manual
There are several sections in this manual, each discussing a specific aspect of the installation,
operations, and maintenance of the AIM-34 product. The following list provides a brief
description of the various sections contained in this manual:
Section 1: Introduction
Section 1 contains information pertaining to the layout and use of this document, along
with safety information and symbols used within this manual.
Section 2: Product Overview
Section 2 provides a general description of the AIM-34 family of products, and a detailed
overview of the AIM-34 product. Product applications, system descriptions, and system
diagrams are also included.
Section 3: Pre-installation
Pre-installation topics are outlined in this section. Major topics include path analysis, site
survey recommendations, and antenna mounting options.
Section 4: Installation
The installation of the AIM-34 product is detailed in this section. The installation is
broken down into 6 phases. Each phase outlines the installation of a major portion of the
AIM-34 system.
Section 5: Interfacility Link (IFL) Cable Installation and Termination (Phase 1)
All aspects of installing the IFL coaxial cable between the IDU and ODU are outlined in
this section. Connector termination procedures are also detailed in this section.
Section 6: IDU and UIB Installation (Phase 2)
The installation of the IDU and UIB hardware is detailed in this phase of the installation
process. Termination of the DC power connector is outlined in this section.
Section 7: Antenna Installation (Phase 3)
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Some general antenna installation guidelines are outlined in this section.

Section 8: ODU Installation (Phase 4)
All aspects of installing the ODU are included in this section. Items discussed are as
follows: Attaching the ODU to the antenna, ODU polarization considerations, and
attaching the IFL cable to the ODU.
Section 9: Initial Configuration (Phase 5)
The pre-antenna alignment configuration steps required to bring up the radio link are
outlined in this section. The connection of the console port to a PC running a VT100
terminal emulator is also discussed in this section.
Section 10: Antenna Alignment (Phase 6)
The antenna alignment procedure is outlined in this section of the manual.
Section 11 12: Redundancy Sections
These sections provide detailed descriptions and installation instructions for radio links
being installed in redundant (protected 1 + 1) configurations.
Section 13-23: Configuration & Operation Sections
All aspects of configuring, and operating the AIM-34 using the Console Menu Interface
(CMI) are discussed in these sections.
Section 24: Maintenance & Troubleshooting Section
Maintenance recommendations and troubleshooting procedures are discussed in this
section. Front panel Light Emitting Diode (LED) status indications, alarm log
descriptions, and system loop back operations are described in detail.
1.2
Safety
The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of installation,
operation, service and repair of the equipment. Failure to comply with these precautions or with
specific warnings elsewhere in this manual may violate safety standards of design, manufacture,
and intended use of the equipment.
1.2.1
Notes, Cautions & Warnings
Various sections of this manual contain symbols that provide additional information that pertains
to helpful hints, safety cautions and warnings. When a symbol appears in the manual it will be
followed by important information pertaining to the section it appears in. Table 1 displays the
symbols used in this manual along with a description of each symbol type.
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Table 1.
Symbol
Symbols and Descriptions
Description
Represents additional information, such as tips and hints, pertaining to
the section it appears in.
This symbol is used to provide information that can prevent the damage
of equipment or property.
This symbol provides information when the performing of a certain
action can result in injury to the installation personnel.
1.2.2
Radio Frequency Energy Exposure Guidelines

If proper RF safety guidelines are NOT followed, prolonged exposure
to RF radiated energy can result in injury to installation personnel
and/or the general public.
This section provides information related to the risk associated with exposure to RF energy
sources. The minimum safe operating distance from the center of the radiating antenna of an
AIM-34 radio terminal, required to meet the standardized safety guidelines, are also detailed in
this section.
The International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) as well as the
American National Standards Institute (ANSI) have established protection guidelines based on
the interaction of RF radiation with the human body (ICNIRP, 1998)1 (ANSI C95.1-1991)2.
These guidelines incorporate limits for Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) in terms of
electric and magnetic field strength and power density for transmitters operating at frequencies
between 300 KHz and 300 GHz. These limits are derived from exposure criteria quantified in
terms of the specific absorption rate (SAR) of 4 W/kg as averaged over the entire mass of body.
MPE limits are defined in terms of power density (units of milliwatts per centimeter squared:
mW/cm2).
These guidelines and limits incorporate two separate types of exposure criteria that are
dependent on the situation in which exposure occurs, and the status of the individuals who may
be subjected to the exposure. The decision of which type applies in any given situation must be
based on the application of the following definitions:
Occupational/Controlled Exposure These limits apply to situations in which people are
exposed as a consequence of their employment, provided those persons are fully aware of the
potential for exposure and can exercise control over their exposure. In the frequency range of 2
to 300 GHz, this limit is 50 W/m2 (5 mW/cm2).
General Population/Uncontrolled Exposure These limits apply to situations in which the
general public may be exposed, or in which persons are exposed as a consequence of their
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employment may not be fully aware of the potential for exposure or cannot exercise control over
their exposure. In the frequency range of 2 to 300 GHz, this limit is 10 W/m2 (1 mW/cm2).
Consider the AIM-34 radio utilizes aperture antennas. These antennas usually have parabolic
surfaces and many circular cross sections. They are characterized by their high gain, which
results in a well defined focused beam. As a result the likelihood of significant exposure at the
sides and back of the antenna are considerably less than at the front of the dish.
Power density (S)3 directly in front of the antenna can be approximated by knowing the power
level, (expressed in terms of milliwatts), and the antenna surface area (expressed in cm2). For
example a 23 GHz radio operating at +23 dBm, directly mounted to the back of a 30 cm antenna
would have a power density at the antenna surface of 1.13 mW/cm2:
Ssurface = 4P/A
Where:
P = Power Out (+23 dBm or 200 mW)
A = D2 = 707 cm2
However, as one moves away from directly in front of the antenna, the gain of the antenna must
be factored in to the prediction method. Calculations are made to predict RF field strength in the
far-field region. The equation below will over-predict power density in the near-field, where it
could be used to make a worst-case or conservative prediction3. For example, considering the
same 23 GHz radio configuration as above with a distance away from the antenna of 7 feet,
yields a power density of 0.91 mW/cm2.
S = PG/4R2
Where:
P = Power Out (+23 dBm or 200 mW)
G = Power Gain factor of antenna (34.2 dBi or 2607)
R = Distance to center of antenna (7 ft or 213.36 cm)
These calculations assume no reflections off a surface. At roof top locations, the main beam may
be directed in parallel along the surface of the roof, and as such these reflected waves may
contribute to exposure. Therefore a reflection factor of 1.62 (2.56) should be factored into the
equation above in these circumstances. Hence in the previous example, a power density level of
2.33 mW/cm2 is predicted when standing 7 feet in front of a rooftop mounted antenna.
Fresnel supplies AIM-34 radios in the frequency bands of 7, 8, 13, 15, 17, 18, 23, 26, and 38
GHz. Table 2 and Table 3 provide the minimum distance persons should maintain between
themselves and the radiating element located in the center of the antenna, in order to comply
with the controlled exposure and un-controlled exposure limits. The values in these tables also
consider the reflection factor, giving the worst-case power density for a given configuration. This
information is provided for each ODU frequency band when operating at its maximum power
and details the distance limits when these ODUs are used with specific antenna sizes.
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Table 2.
Minimum Safe Distance (General/Non-Controlled Population Exposure)

(1.0 mW/cm2) Including Reflection Factor
AIM-34 Radio Type
Antenna Diameter
15cm
30 cm
60 cm
90 cm
120 cm
180 cm
240 cm
7 GHz, +26 dBm Tx
N/A
N/A
2.8 m
4.2 m
5.6 m
8.4 m
11.2 m
13 GHz, +21 dBm Tx
N/A
N/A
2.9 m
4.4 m
5.8 m
8.8. m
11.7 m
13 GHz, +26 dBm Tx
N/A
N/A
5.2 m
7.8 m
10.4 m
15.6 m
20.8 m
15 GHz, +21 dBm Tx
N/A
1.7 m
3.4 m
5.1 m
6.7 m
10.1 m
13.5 m
15 GHz, +26 dBm Tx
N/A
3.0 m
6.0 m
9.0 m
12.0 m
18.0 m
24.0 m
17 GHz, +23 dBm TX
N/A
2.4 m
4.8 m
7.2 m
9.6 m
14.4 m
N/A
18 GHz, +21 dBm Tx
N/A
2.0 m
4.0 m
6.1 m
8.1 m
12.1 m
N/A
23 GHz, +23 dBm Tx
N/A
3.3 m
6.5 m
9.8 m
13.0 m
19.5 m
N/A
26 GHz, +23 dBm Tx
N/A
3.7 m
7.4 m
11.0 m
14.7 m
N/A
N/A
38 GHz, +19 dBm Tx
1.7 m
3.4 m
6.8 m
10.2 m
N/A
N/A
N/A
Table 3.
Minimum Safe Distance (Occupational/Controlled Population Exposure)

(5.0 mW/cm2) Including Reflection Factor
AIM-34 Radio Type
Antenna Diameter
15cm
30 cm
60 cm
90 cm
120 cm
180 cm
240 cm
7 GHz, +26 dBm Tx
N/A
N/A
1.3 m
1.9 m
2.5 m
3.8 m
5.0 m
13 GHz, +21 dBm Tx
N/A
N/A
1.3 m
2.0 m
2.6 m
3.9 m
5.2 m
13 GHz, +26 dBm Tx
N/A
N/A
2.3 m
3.5 m
4.6 m
7.0 m
9.3 m
15 GHz, +21 dBm Tx
N/A
0.8 m
1.5 m
2.3 m
3.0 m
4.5 m
6.0 m
15 GHz, +26 dBm Tx
N/A
1.3 m
2.7 m
4.0 m
5.4 m
8.0 m
10.7 m
17 GHz, +23 dBm Tx
N/A
1.1 m
2.2 m
3.2 m
4.3 m
6.5 m
N/A
18 GHz, +21 dBm Tx
N/A
0.9 m
1.8 m
2.7 m
3.6 m
5.4 m
N/A
23 GHz, +23 dBm Tx
N/A
1.5 m
2.9 m
4.4 m
5.8 m
8.7 m
N/A
26 GHz, +23 dBm Tx
N/A
1.6 m
3.3 m
4.9 m
6.6 m
N/A
N/A
38 GHz, +19 dBm Tx
0.8 m
1.5 m
3.0 m
4.6 m
N/A
N/A
N/A
These calculations are based on the worst-case scenario of maximum

power output of the radio system. As most users of the AIM-34 radio
will not be utilizing maximum power out, the power density will be
much lower.
References:
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1) ICNIRP, 1998
International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection,

Guidelines for Limiting Exposure to Time-Varying Electric,
Magnetic, and Electromagnetic Fields (up to 300 GHz), April 1998
2) ANSI C95.1-1991
American National Standard Institute, Standard for Safety Levels

with Respect to Human Exposure to Radio Frequency
Electromagnetic Fields, 3 KHz to 300 GHz., November 1992
3) OET Bulletin 65
United States Federal Communication Commission, Office of

Engineering and Technology, Evaluating Compliance with FCC
guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio frequency
Electromagnetic Fields, OET Bulletin 65, Edition 97-01, August
1997
1.2.3
Additional Safety Information

Equipment grounding:
Always ground the equipment per local regulations.
Explosive atmosphere and flammable gases:
DO NOT operate the equipment in an explosive atmosphere or in
presence of flammable gases or fumes.
Protection against fire:
Line fuse(s) must only be replaced with fuse(s) of the same voltage,
current rating and type.
Dangerous voltage:
Users must not remove equipment covers or shields. Only servicetrained personnel should carry out installation and maintenance
procedures described in this manual.
Damaged equipment:
DO NOT operate equipment that may be damaged. If it is suspected
that the safety protection features built into this equipment have been
impaired, do not use the equipment until safe operation can be verified
by service-trained personnel. If necessary, return the equipment to
Fresnel Customer Support for servicing and repair.
Substitution of parts or equipment modifications:
DO NOT open, substitute parts or modify the equipment. Return the
product to Fresnel Customer Service for servicing and repair.
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The installation and operation of AIM-34 equipment should only be

undertaken by skilled personnel who have the necessary knowledge and
practical experience of electrical and radio engineering to fully
appreciate the various hazards that can arise from working on radio
transmitters, and who are able to take the necessary precautions to
protect both relevant personnel, and the general public.
For protection, observe the following precautions.
Follow all cautions, warnings and instructions on the
equipment or in this manual.
Never push objects of any kind through openings in the
equipment. They may touch dangerous voltage points or short
out components, resulting in fire, electrical shock, or damage to
the equipment.
There are no user serviceable parts within the units, and opening of any
unit will invalidate the warranty. Please refer servicing to suitably
qualified Fresnel personnel.
All output circuits are considered to comply with the SELV

requirements of EN 60950
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The following subsections provide descriptive overviews of the AIM-34 Indoor Unit (IDU),
Outdoor Unit (ODU), Universal Interface Boards (UIBs) and antenna. A system block diagram
is also provided.
2.1
AIM-34 System Overview
The AIM-34 is a fixed wireless point-to-point system that consists of two radio terminals in a
line-of-sight (LOS) configuration. The operating frequency band, data rate, antenna size, and
desired link availability determine the maximum distance between two AIM-34 radio terminals.
As a member of Fresnels AIM-34 family of radios, the AIM-34 system provides the greatest
flexibility of data interfaces on the market. Start off with one 4E1, 1E2 or 10BaseT Ethernet
connection. Upgrades in capacity to 16E1, 4E2, 4 10BaseT or 1E3 are performed by the
insertion of additional UIBs. The ability to fit any combination of UIBs up to a total capacity of
34Mb/s is readily achievable with the AIM-34 radio system, and provides a level of flexibility
unparalleled by existing equipment.
Operation and configuration of the AIM-34 can be performed through the Console Menu
Interface (CMI), which is accessible through the RS-232 console port using any VT100 terminal
emulator or by establishing a Telnet session to the IP address assigned to the Ethernet
Management port. Alternatively the user can also configure the equipment using Simple
Network Management Protocol (SNMP). The AIM-34 contains an embedded SNMP agent,
compatible with platforms such as HP OpenView and SNMPc.
The AIM-34 family of radios is designed to meet the requirements of demanding operators who
wish to provide evolving connectivity quickly without recurring investments in infrastructure
equipment.
2.2
Product Applications
Todays carriers, service providers, and enterprise users are continually looking for ways to
increase capacity, while containing network costs. Until now, they were required to procure and
install new equipment as bandwidth demands increased. The demand for point-to-point (P-P)
microwave and millimeter wave radio has increased rapidly over the past few years.
Some of the targeted applications for Fresnels AIM-34 fixed wireless system include:
Base Station interconnect for mobile, cellular, PCS, GSM, 2G,
Mobile Networks
2.5G, and 3G networks
Enterprise Networks Corporate, industrial or educational campus network extensions
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High capacity, dedicated access or backhaul for self-healing ring,
point-to-multipoint, or mesh network architectures
Extension of voice and data networks for monitoring remote
Utility Networks
operating sites and service locations
2.3
System Functional Description
The AIM-34 radio accepts user data from one or more tributaries, combines the data into a single
high speed data stream, modulates and encodes the data, then transmits the data to the far end.
On the receive side, the AIM-34 unit accepts a microwave radio signal from the far end,
demodulates and decodes the signal into a high speed data stream, then demultiplexes the stream
into individual tributary data streams. Each end of the link consists of one complete radio
terminal. A terminal consists of an IDU and ODU connected via an Inter facility link (IFL)
coaxial cable, a parabolic antenna, and up to four UIBs. The following list defines key features
of the AIM-34:
Channel bandwidths of 7, 14 and 28MHz to accommodate transport of 4xE1 to

16xE1, 1xE2 to 4xE2, 1x10BT to 4x10BT, in any combination, or 1xE3 user signals.
4FSK modulation scheme with Reed-Solomon (RS) error correction coding for
improved receiver performance.
Field swappable UIBs that allow unparalleled flexibility and scalability.
Quick and easily accessible programming of link settings, and access of main
diagnostics by IP-Telnet, Asynchronous Terminal, or SNMP.
Comprehensive diagnostic tools offering clear and unequivocal fault location

including local and remote loop-back at key points in the radio.
A single coaxial cable connection between IDU and ODU with a maximum
separation of 300m using an RG8/U type of cable.
Capability for 1+1 redundancy and hitless receive diversity switching with support
for frequency, space, and hardware diversity.
Removable flash memory card to provide rapid firmware and configuration upgrades.
Digital Cross Connect of like tributary interfaces is provided. For instance the
mapping of any near end E1 port can be mapped to a different physical E1 port at the
far end. This feature can be controlled locally or remotely by accessing the radio
terminal using the CMI or via SNMP. Additional tributaries can be brought into
service, and systems reconfigured without the need to attend the site.
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2.3.1 IDU Overview

The IDU contains the user interface, network management interfaces, voice and data orderwires,
protection circuitry, and multiplexing circuitry. Interconnection between the IDU and ODU is
provided by the IFL coaxial cable, which can provide a maximum IDU to ODU separation of
300 meters. The IDU is capable of providing up to sixteen E1 tributaries for a maximum
aggregate link rate of 34Mb/s. Network management features can be accessed through a
dedicated Ethernet connection, a local RS-232 connection, or a Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP)
connection. Connections to the far end radio can be established via the wireless link in a peer-topeer fashion. The IDU also provides support for 1+1 protection switching, orderwires, alarm
input/output, and TTL input connections.
2.3.2 User Interface Board (UIB) Overview
A UIB provides the user with a wide variety of interface choices. This allows the user to start off
with only the capacity needed at the time of the install and upgrade to higher capacities as the
network demands increase. The UIB cards also allow the user to house Plesiochronous Digital
Hierarchy (PDH) and Ethernet traffic in the same system simultaneously. The AIM-34 system
supports the UIBs shown in Table 4:
Table 4.
UIB Options
UIB Descriptions
Picture
4 x E1 120 Ohm
4 x E1 75 Ohm
1 x E2
1 x E3
1 x 10/100BaseT
The UIB selections for each system can be configured using several combinations, as long as
they meet the following criteria:
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Mbps.
There are four UIB slots available in the IDU chassis, so the number of physical UIB
cards cannot exceed four.
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For every UIB that is configured and enabled on the local radio terminal IDU there
must be a UIB of the same type configured and enabled on the remote radio terminal
IDU.
To determine the aggregate data rate of the configured UIBs add the individual data rate of each
UIB together. The data rate of each UIB is listed in Table 5 below:
Table 5. Aggregate UIB Data Rates
UIB Descriptions
Data Rate
4 x E1 120 Ohm
8.192 Mbps
4 x E1 75 Ohm
8.192 Mbps
1 x E2
8.448 Mbps
1 x E3
34.368 Mbps
1 x 10/100BaseT
8.448 Mbps
2.3.3 ODU Overview

The main functions of the ODU are modulation and demodulation, as well as performing the up
and down conversion of the Radio Frequency (RF) signal for over-the-air communications.
Components used to perform these functions include the Modulator, Demodulator, i.e. Modem,
IF Module, Transmit and Receive Micro-Module, LO Synthesizer, diplexer, Band Pass Filters
and the antenna interface. The ODU contains an N-type female connector for interconnection of
the IFL cable, and a British Naval Connector (BNC) port that provides a receive signal strength
voltage used for peaking the receive signal level during the antenna alignment process. A blind
mate interface allows for the connection of the ODU directly to the back of the parabolic antenna
with the securing of four clasps as a securing mechanism.
The modulation used in the AIM-34 is a form of Frequency Modulation called Frequency ShiftKeying (FSK). FSK is the modulation of a carrier using a different frequency shift to represent a
1 or 0. The resultant modulated signal produces carriers at different frequencies. This difference
in frequency is the frequency deviation. A variation of FSK modulation called 4-ary FSK is used
in the AIM-34. This modulation scheme takes two bits of user data and maps them into a
symbol. This symbol results in a four level signal. This four level signal drives a FM modulator
that produces the 4-ary FSK modulated carrier. To implement the demodulator, a Phase Locked
Loop (PLL) is utilized to replicate the frequency deviation resulting in a four level signal where
symbol timing is recovered. With this recovered timing, amplitude decisions are made, allowing
the user data to be recovered. To ensure an effectively error free link under normal operating
conditions, a forward error correction scheme is implemented using RS encoding, with a rate of
148/160 on the aggregate byte stream. The AIM-34 provides 7, 14, or 28 MHz RF channels
depending on the aggregate data rate of the UIB configurations. Table 6 provides various UIB
configurations, and the specific RF channel bandwidth that each configuration requires.
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Table 6. Maximum Capacity of Universal Interface Board (UIB) Configurations

Capacity
Channel Bandwidth
4E1/1E2/1x10BT
7 MHz
8E1/2E2/2x10BT
14 MHz
12E1/3E2/3x10BT
28 MHz
16E1/1E34xE2/4x10BT
28 MHz
2.3.4 Antenna Overview

The AIM-34 is typically supplied with high performance parabolic dish antennas. These
antennas include low loss radomes, and are classified as high performance antennas as per the
European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) and Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) regulations. Antennas of up to 60cm (120cm for some frequency bands) in
diameter utilize an integrated RF blind mate waveguide feed to allow for direct ODU mounting
to the antenna. The benefit of this configuration is lower overall integration time, cost, and
higher system gain compared to using waveguide. For antenna sizes over 60cm (120cm for
some frequency bands), a remote ODU mount kit and flexible waveguide are used to interface
the ODU to the antenna. The antenna interface is a circular waveguide, except for the 7 and 8
GHz interfaces, which use a Type-N connector.
All AIM-34 ODUs contain a quick hang mechanism that assists installers with the ODU to
antenna connection. The quick hang feature consists of a set of shoulder bolts that are mounted
to the interface side of the ODU, and a set of notches built into the interface plate of the antenna.
This allows the installer to temporarily hang the ODU onto the antennas interface plate while the
four ODU clasp are secured into place.
2.3.5 System Diagram
Figure 1 shows a detailed block diagram of a AIM-34 radio terminal and the major
subassemblies that comprise the IDU and ODU.
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Figure 1.
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3 PRE-INSTALLATION
This section outlines the necessary steps that must be performed prior to the installation of the
AIM-34 radio link.
3.1
Path Analysis
A path analysis is used to determine what link parameters will be required in order to meet
specified performance criteria. Parameters such as transmitter powers, antenna sizes, and
transmitter channels are determined by the path analysis. The performance criteria are expressed
as % reliability, which is the percentage of time that the performance exceeds the minimum
requirement. Table 7 below shows various reliabilities and the corresponding amounts of outage
time.
Table 7.
Reliability Outage Time Chart
Reliability
(%)
Outage Time
Per Year
Per Month
(avg.)
Per Day
(avg.)
99.0
88 hrs
7 hrs
14 min
99.9
8.8 hrs
43 min
1.4 min
99.99
53 min
4.3 min
88.6 sec
99.999
5.3 min
26 sec
.86 s
100.000
Under normal conditions the link will be designed for availabilities between 99.9% (three nines)
and 99.999% (five nines), depending on specific application requirements.
A trained transmission engineer who uses software specifically designed for analyzing radio
transmission paths normally performs this process. The results of the path analysis come in the
form of a link budget. The link budget should be made available throughout the installation
process, and is commonly posted at the site upon installation completion.
3.2
Site Survey
The site survey is performed prior to the installation process and helps establish the required site
modifications, IDU and ODU mounting locations, IFL cable length and various other items that
will make the installation process go easier.
Listed below are several of the common items that should be looked at during the site survey
process:
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3.3
Is the appropriate amount of rack space available for mounting the IDU (1RU
1.75/44mm) for each IDU being installed)?
Is there an existing path for the IFL coaxial cable to be run? If not, what site
modifications need to be made in order to install the IFL?
Will roof penetration be required in order to install the IFL?
What type of pole mount can be utilized for the antenna installation i.e., wall
mount, non-penetrating roof mount, pole mount, tower mount etc.?
Is there line of site between each location? (This step may have been performed
during the path analysis.)
Are the appropriate power sources available close to the IDU location?
Is there a potential for future path obstructions such as window washing
equipment or the construction of new buildings along the radio path?
Is there any information that needs to be collected for the equipment licensing
purposes i.e. site Latitudes & Longitudes, building heights, antenna mount
heights, etc.?
Antenna Mount Recommendations
The antennas available for use with the AIM-34 product come in a variety of sizes. Each size
antenna has different mechanical mounting specifications. Various companies specialize in
providing structures used to mount fixed wireless antennas. Figure 2 represents examples of
some of the more commonly used antenna mounting structures available in the industry:
Fresnel does not provide the mounting structures shown in the figure 2.
These mounting structures can be purchased from various companies
that specialize in structural designs for the fixed wireless market.
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Wall Mount
Non-Penetrating Roof Mount
Pole Mount
Tower Mount
Figure 2.
3.4
Mounting Structures
Antenna Wind Loading Specifications
Each antenna that is used with the AIM-34 product has specific wind loading requirements.
These requirements are listed in the antenna vendors specifications for each antenna. The wind
loading information provides moments of force and amount of twist applied to the mast or tower
leg that the antenna is mounted to. This information is crucial to properly plan the requirements
of the antenna mounting structure.
Professional structural design specialist should perform wind loading
calculations. Improper wind loading design can result in structural
failure, which in turn can cause damage to equipment and mounting
structures, and can result in injury to people.
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4 INSTALLATION
The first portion of this section outlines the required installation tools, and the unpacking and
inventory of the equipment. The actual installation of the AIM-34 can be accomplished by
following the 6 Phases of installation contained in this manual. Each phase provides detailed
instructions on how to install a major component of an AIM-34 link.
4.1
Installation Tools
Table 8 provides a list of the tools that are required to install an AIM-34 product.
Table 8.
Installation Tools
Suggested Manufacturer
&
Part Number
Tool Name
#2 Phillips Screwdriver
1/8 Flat Blade Screwdriver
Torque Wrench Capable of 50 ft-lb [66 N-m]
Digital Voltmeter
Fluke 77A
Coaxial Cable Cutters

PC w/VT100 Terminal Emulator
PC with HyperTerminal Application
.116 in./.429 in. Hex Crimp Tool
Connex (47-10210)
Pin Extraction Tool
ITT Cannon (CET-C6B-2)
Crimp Tool for DC Connector Pins
Daniels Manufacturing (FT8)
Locator Die for Crimp Tool
PEI Genesis (TH554)
16 AWG Wire Stripper

Antenna Alignment Cable (BNC Male to Dual
Banana/Voltmeter)
4.2
L-Com (BCC58C-5)
Unpacking and Inventory
A link of the AIM-34 product consists of various options and configurations. When performing
an inventory on-site Fresnel recommends referencing the Purchase Order to ensure that the
proper equipment has been received and is on site for the installation. Table 9 shows the main
items required for the installation of an AIM-34 link for Non-protected configurations.
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Table 9.
IDU
Quantity
Required
2
ODU
Item Description
Length
Varies
IFL (Coaxial Cable)

Antennas
2
Min 2
Max 8
UIB
Installation Kits
Lightening Arrestor
Link Inventory
Comments
One IDU is required for each end of the radio link

One ODU is required for each end of the radio link. Ensure the
proper bands of operation are present.
Is there enough cable for both ends of the link?
One antenna is required for each end of the link. Make sure the
antennas are for the proper frequency band, and are the correct
size.
A minimum of 1 UIB per terminal is required. A maximum of 4
UIBs per terminal is allowed.
One installation kit for each radio terminal is required.
Installation kits are shipped in the box containing the IDU.
Optional. The need for a lightening arrestor is discussed in
Appendix D.
AIM-34 products include secondary protection using gas tube arrestors

that engage above 300V, and semiconductor arrestors that protect from
voltages above 100V.
The end user is expected to ensure primary lightning protection at each
site, and for each link. Failure to do this may lead to damage to AIM-34
equipment which is not covered by warranty
4.3
Installation Kit Parts List
A kit used for the installation of a complete AIM-34 radio terminal can be found in the box used
to ship the IDU. Table 10 provides a detailed list of the items contained in the installation kit.
Table 10. Indoor Unit (IDU) Installation Kit
Item
Description
Qty
Installation Purpose
Direct Current (DC) Power Connector

Kit
High power 3 pos plug used for supplying DC power to the

AIM-34 radio terminal.
12-24 x 3/4" Pan Head Screw
Screws used to attach the IDU and Rack Mounting Bracket to

the communications relay rack.
#12 Flat Washer
Used with Item # 2
#12 Lock Washer
Used with Item # 2
Type-N Crimp Connectors
IFL coaxial cable connectors. Can be used to terminate

Belden 9913, 9914 and LMR-400 coaxial cables.
Coax-Seal Tape, 60 x 1/2
Provides weather proofing for the Type-N IFL connector and

right angle adapter connection to the ODU
DB-9 Female to RJ45 Female Adapter
For PC to CONS connection
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Item
4.4
Description
Qty
Installation Purpose
RJ45 Male to RJ45 male "Flat" cable
For PC to CONS connection
Type-N Male to Type-N Female Right

Angle Adapter
Used to provide an angled connection of the IFL connectors

to the IDU and ODU.
IDU Equipment Labels
The IDU contains a label that can be found on the backside of the chassis. This label displays
the unit serial number and the date that the product was manufactured. Product family
information, input voltage range, IDU part number, and revision level are also displayed on this
label. Figure 3 provides a detailed description of the label that appears on the IDU.
Input Voltage Range

IDU (Indoor Unit)
Input Voltage: 19.2 to 72 VDC
Current: 3A MAX
Part Number
27-0002-IDU34-R01
123456-B25050100
Made In Germany
CE Notified Body
Serial Number
Revision
(Last 8 digits of the Serial Number indicate the

Date of Manufacture in DD/MM/YY format)
Figure 3. Indoor Unit (IDU) Label

Input voltage ranges may vary depending on the revision of the IDU.
Early versions operated at 21 to 56 VDC while new versions operate
between 19.2 to 72 VDC. Consult the IDU label to determine the
voltage range of the specific IDU being installed.
4.5
Outdoor Unit (ODU) Equipment Labels
Each ODU contains a label that provides detailed information related to the ODU frequency
band of operation, ODU serial number, part number and regulatory information. The last six
digits of the ODU serial number provide the date the equipment was manufactured. The last four
digits of the ODU part number can be used to determine further information regarding the ODU
T/R spacing/subband, and High or Low band of operation. A detailed breakdown of these last
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four digits is provided in Table 11. This table should be used when determining which ODU
should be installed at each end of the link. Figure 4 provides a detailed description of the label
that appears on the ODU.
Part Number
Frequency Band
(Last 4 digits of the Part Number provides detailed ODU

information which is detailed in this section of the manual)
23 GHz Outdoor Unit
Tx Range: 21200 - 21800 MHz
Rx Range: 22400 - 23000 MHz
Part number and Revision
27-0119-GS1L-R01
CE Notified Body
Date Code and Serial Number
123456-25120100
Made in Italy
Revision
Serial Number
(Last 6 digits of the Serial Number indicate the
Date of Manufacture in DD/MM/YY format)
Figure 4. Outdoor Unit (ODU) Label Description

4.5.1 ODU Part Number Descriptions
The part number that appears on the ODU label provides a detailed description of the equipment.
This information can be used to help determine which ODU needs to be installed at a certain end
of the radio link. Table 11 provides a detailed breakdown of the part numbering used to describe
the ODU.
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Table 11. ODU Part Numbering Description

1st Digit:
Frequency
A = 7 GHz
B = 8 GHz
C = 13 GHz
E = 15 GHz
F = 18 GHz
G = 23 GHz
I = 26 GHz
L = 38 GHz
M = 17 GHz
2nd Digit:
T/R Spacing
A = 119/126 MHz
B = 120 MHz
C = 311.32 MHz
D = 140 MHz
E = 151.614 MHz
F = 154 MHz
G = 161 MHz
H = 245 MHz
I = 266 MHz
J = 315 MHz
K = 340 MHz
L = 420 MHz
M = 490 MHz
N = 644 MHz
O = 728 MHz
P = 1615 MHz
Q = 1010 MHz
R = 1200 MHz
S = 1008 MHz
T = 100 MHz
U = 475 MHz
V = 1232 MHz
W = 1260 MHz
X = 230 MHz
Y = 1560 MHz
Z = 700 MHz
3rd Digit:
Sub-Band
1 = Sub Band 1
2 = Sub Band 2
3 = Sub Band 3
4 = Sub Band 4
4th Digit:
Duplex
L = TX Low/RX High
H = TX High/RX Low
Band 1L always mates with Band 1H

Example:
23GHz BAND 1
LOW (L)
ODU
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5 INTER FACILITY LINK (IFL) CABLE INSTALLATION &

TERMINATION (PHASE 1)
This phase of the installation outlines the necessary steps required to install and terminate the
IFL coaxial cable, that is used to interconnect the IDU to the ODU, with the Type-N Male
connectors provided in the installation kit. The IFL coaxial cable recommended by Fresnel is
Belden 9913.
AIM-34 products include secondary protection using gas tube arrestors
that engage above 300V, and semiconductor arrestors that protect from
voltages above 100V.
The end user is expected to ensure primary lightning protection at each
site, and for each link. Failure to do this may lead to damage to AIM-34
equipment which is not covered by warranty
Move the IDU power switch to the OFF position prior to connecting or
reconnecting the coaxial cable from the IDU to the ODU. If this
guideline is not followed the IDU may not communicate properly with
the ODU until the IDU is fully power cycled.
If other IFL coaxial cables are used in place of the Fresnel
recommended cable, the instructions contained within this phase of
installation may not apply.
Use connectors and terminating
instructions specifically designed for the IFL coaxial cable being
installed.
5.1
Installing the IFL Cable
This process can be performed several different ways, and will often vary depending on the
layout of the proposed cable run. Below are some general guidelines that can be followed for the
IFL installation.
Avoid pulling the cable through metal conduits if the ends of the conduits are sharp and
unprotected. Also avoid other sharp objects along the cable path, such as metal
strapping, and jagged cement risers.
Allow service loops at both IDU and ODU locations for maintenance and/or equipment
repositioning purposes.
Do not terminate the cable ends until after the cable is in place.
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Provide support at various sections of the cable when long lengths of

cable are being pulled through elevator shafts and up the sides of a
tower. Excessive weight is placed on the cable and stretching of the
cable may occur if support is not provided. Also, avoid using excessive
force to pull the cable if it becomes difficult to pull during the
installation process. Stretching of the cable can change the impedance
characteristics causing undesirable operation.
5.2
Terminating the IFL Cable
The IFL coaxial cable is comprised of a solid center conductor surrounded by a dielectric, a foil
shield, a braided shield, and an outer jacket.
A hexagon crimp tool specified in the installation tools section of this manual is used to crimp
both the center pin onto the center conductor of the cable and crimp the sleeve onto the base of
the Type-N connector. Figure 5 shows an example of the required crimp tool and die.
Figure 5.
Type-N Crimp Tool
The IFL can be terminated using the following steps:

1) Strip the cable to the dimensions shown below: (Do not score the center conductor.)
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2) Remove the IFL connector parts from the installation kit and place the center pin over the
center conductor of the IFL cable. Crimp it using the .116 in. hex cavity of the crimp tool.
The center pin can also be soldered onto the center conductor.
3) Slide the sleeve over the outer jacket of the cable and insert the center pin into the back of
the Type-N connector body. Continue to push the center pin into the Type-N connector
body until it clips into place and is flush with the front of the Type-N connector body.
4) Slide the sleeve over the braided shield until it is flush with the base of the Type-N
connector body. Crimp the sleeve in place using the .429 in. hex cavity of the crimp tool.
The termination of the connector is now completed.
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6 IDU & UIB INSTALLATION (PHASE 2)
This phase discusses the installation of the IDU, and includes information such as rack mounting
instructions, UIB insertion, interface wiring diagrams, and flash memory installation.
6.1
IDU Front Panel Layout
The front panel of the IDU contains various connections for UIBs and management interfacing.
Figure 6 list the various interfaces on the IDU:
Figure 6. IDU Front Panel Layout

6.2
Flash Memory Installation/Removal
The IDU contains a slot for inserting a flash memory card. The flash memory card is used to
store a software configuration backup for the radio terminal where its installed. This allows
users to rapidly deploy systems in the field, replace a faulty unit more quickly, and maintain
backup copies of radio terminal configurations. The flash memory card comes pre-installed in
the IDU. Perform the following steps to install and remove the flash memory card.
Ensure the IDU is powered off prior to inserting or removing the
Compact Flash Card. Failure to comply with this caution could cause
irreparable damage to the card.
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Figure 7.
Flash Memory Card Installation
1) If the AIM-34 link is already installed remove the power inputs from the IDU.
2) Remove the Flash Memory Cover Plate, found on the back of the IDU, using a Phillips
head screwdriver.
3) To remove the Flash Memory Card from the IDU the eject button, found on the right
hand side of the memory card slot, must be used. The ejection button is normally rotated
90 for storage purposes, and may need to be rotated into a straight position before
pressing it to eject the flash card. Once the eject button has been rotated to the straight
position it can be pressed in to eject the flash card. The diagrams below show the ejection
button in a stored position, being rotated, and in the fully extended (straight) position:
Pushing the eject button in, without straightening it first, could result in
damage to the ejection mechanism.
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4) Install a flash memory card by inserting it into the IDU chassis with the memory card
label facing up.
5) Push the card into the slot until a reasonable stop is felt.
6) Reinstall the Flash Memory Cover Plate with the screws removed in step 1.
To avoid excessive dust intrusion, do not leave the Flash Memory Cover
Plate uninstalled.
6.3
Indoor Unit (IDU) Rack Mounting Installation Steps
The IDU is capable of being rack mounted in a standard 19-inch depth rack. Each IDU
requires 1RU (1.75 inches or 45mm) of rack space. The rack mounting brackets and screws
come preinstalled on the IDU from the factory. However, the IDU chassis contains various
mounting positions if other configurations are desired. Perform the following steps to mount the
IDU into a 19 depth relay rack:
1) If a different position of the rack mounting brackets is desired, place the IDU on a flat
surface. Remove the rack mounting brackets from the IDU chassis. Select the desired
mounting position and reattach the rack mounting brackets to the IDU chassis utilizing a
Phillips head screwdriver.
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2) Place a #12 size lock washer, followed by a #12 size flat washer onto the #12 size screw
found in the installation kit. This should be done to all four screws found in the
installation kit.
3) Position the IDU in the communications rack at the desired height. Using the #12 size
screws from step 2, secure the IDU brackets to the communications rack.
4) Connect the site ground to the grounding lug provided on the IDU chassis. Additional
IDU grounding information is located in Appendix D. The figure below shows the
location of the IDU ground stud.
To minimize potential shock hazards, and possible damage to the radio

terminal the equipment should be connected via the grounding stud to a
reliable electrical ground at both the IDU and ODU.
6.4
Connecting the IFL Cable to the IDU
Once the IDU is installed the IFL coaxial cable can be connected to the IDU. To assist in the
dressing of the cable connection a Type-N Male to Type-N Female right angle adapter has been
included in the installation kit. Perform the following steps to connect the IFL cable to the IDU:
Figure 8. IFL to IDU Connection
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Ensure that power is not applied to the IDU during the connection of
the IFL cable to the IDU. Power should remain off until both ends of
the IFL have been properly connected to the IDU and ODU.
1) Connect the female end of the Type-N right angle adapter to the male end of the IFL
coaxial connector. This can be done by rotating the collar of the IFL coaxial connector
clockwise to tighten.
2) Make sure that the IDU ON/OFF switch is in the OFF position, and connect the male end
of the Type-N right angle adapter to the Type-N female connector on the IDU. This can
be done by rotating the collar of the Type-N right angle adapter clockwise to tighten.
3) After positioning the IFL cable, and dressing it to the relay rack, recheck to make sure the
IFL connector and right angle adapter are still secured.
6.5
UIB Installation Instructions
The IDU contains four slots for housing a variety of UIBs. The IDU will have protective cover
plates installed on all slots that are not in use. Before installing or adding additional UIBs the
cover plates must be removed. All removed cover plates should be saved in case future IDU
configurations warrant the removal of a UIB.
The following steps should be used when inserting a new UIB into the IDU chassis:
1) Turn the IDU power switch to the off position.
The power to the IDU must be turned off prior to the insertion of
the UIB. Failure to turn the IDU power off may cause damage
to the UIB and/or IDU circuitry.
2) Remove the protective cover plate from the IDU slot where the UIB will be inserted.
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To avoid excessive dust intrusion, IDUs containing empty UIB slots

should not be left without a protective blank cover plate in place.
3) With the labeling on the UIB faceplate pointed in the upright position, gently slide the
UIB into the slot guides until the faceplate of the UIB is flush with the IDU chassis.
4) Secure the UIB into the IDU chassis by turning the locking screws clockwise until hand
tight. A slotted screwdriver can be used to further tighten the locking screws. However,
no more than an additional turn should be applied to the hand tight screw.
Table 12. Recommended Cable/Connector Type for UIB Connection

UIB Type
Cable/Connector Type
4E1 120 Ohm UIB
Shielded RJ45 Connector

Standard Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) Cable (such as Category 5)
Note: Ensure the cable shield is properly attached to the connector in
order to meet EMC performance requirements.
4 E1 75 Ohm UIB
1.0/2.3 STR Plug for RG179 (ITT Industries D55-F24-3079GDA)

RG179 B/U cable 75 Ohm cable
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6.6
DC Power Connector Termination
Power is supplied to the AIM-34 radio terminal via a High Power Sub D Connector.
If ETSI class B EMC operation is desired the DC power input cable
must consist of 16 AWG stranded copper conductors surrounded by a
foil and braided shield. Listed below are various cables, recommended
by Fresnel, that can be used if Class B EMC emission requirements
need to be met:
Belden (Part Number 9953)
Lutze Systematic Technology (Part Number 116-122)
Alpha (Part Number 3247)
6.6.1 Direct Current (DC) Connector Parts
Figure 9.
DC Connector Parts
Table 13. DC Connector Parts Description

Item #
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
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Metalized Connector Backshell
Bottom
16AWG Crimp Pins
High Powered D Connector
Connector Securing Screws
Strain Relief Bracket
Strain Relief Bracket Screws
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1
3
1
2
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6.6.2 DC Connector Installation Steps

1) Using a 16 AWG stripper, strip each of the 16 AWG conductors to the dimensions shown
below.
2) Place a crimp pin onto one of the conductors. Make sure that the conductor is fully
seated into the crimp pin, and that no portion of the conductor protrudes from the socket
of the crimp pin.
3) Set the DC pin crimp tool to the settings shown below and cycle the handle of the crimp
tool to make sure it is fully open.
4) Insert the DC wire and crimp pin into the base of the crimp tool, and crimp the pin by
fully squeezing the handle of the crimp tool. Crimp all remaining conductors in the same
way.
5) Insert the crimped pins into the connector using the pin outs specified below:
Pin #
A1
Signal Description
DC +
A2
Chassis Ground
A3
DC -
For IDU revisions below rev E, avoid reversing the polarity of the
DC+ and DC- when connecting the terminated DC cable to the
IDU. Connecting a positive DC input to the DC terminal or
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connecting a negative DC input to the DC+ terminal of the AIM34 IDU can suffer internal fuse, and other component damage.
IDU revisions E and later contain reverse polarity protection.
6) Place the connector into the metalized connector backshell bottom.
7) Place the drain wire of the DC cable into the position shown below, and place the strain
relief bracket into position over the drain wire and DC cable. Secure the strain relief with
the 2 strain relief bracket screws.
8) Place the connector securing screws into the metalized connector backshell, and attach
the metalized connector backshell top onto the bottom portion by clipping the two pieces
together. The connector is now complete and can be attached to the connector labeled DC
Input, located on the front panel of the IDU.
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7 ANTENNA INSTALLATION (PHASE 3)
Various antenna manufacturers, antenna sizes, and frequency bands are available for use with the
AIM-34 product. For antennas that utilize the Fresnel blind mate interface, detailed instructions
are provided with the antenna as part of the antenna installation kit. Complete the installation of
the antenna per the instructions provided by the antenna manufacturer. When using the AIM-34
product with an antenna that contains Fresnels blind mate interface confirm that the items below
have been checked and installed per the antenna vendor instructions.
Make sure the drain hole on the antenna radome is positioned at the bottom of the
antenna. Some manufacturers require the rotation of the radome to meet this requirement.
For antennas that require the rotation of the antenna feed assembly to determine
polarization, ensure the feed is polarized in the orientation dictated by the site licensing
information.
Apply lubricating grease to the O Ring gasket on the blind mate interface to ensure
proper sealing and resistance to dry rot.
It is recommended that only experienced personnel should install the AIM34 system. Local regulations may require the installer to be certified for
climbing prior to performing installations on tower structures. Safety
equipment should be used i.e. Safety Helmets, Safety Harnesses etc. The
area immediately around the tower or site should be roped off and warning
signs placed at suitable intervals to ensure that members of the public do
not stray into an area of potential danger from falling equipment or tools.
Once the antenna has been installed, per the antenna vendor instructions, rough align the antenna
with the other end of the link. This can be done by pointing the local antenna in the general
direction of the remote site. For short links, where the remote site can be visually seen, the
rough alignment is normally performed by making a visual estimation of the antenna pointing
direction. Longer paths are often rough aligned by determining the azimuth between the two site
locations and using a compass to point the antenna in the general direction of the remote end.
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8 ODU INSTALLATION (PHASE 4)
Installation of the AIM-34 ODU is made simple by Fresnels Quick Hang mechanism. This
allows the user to temporarily hang the ODU on the antenna, which will free up both hands to
secure the four securing clasp. The Quick Hang mechanism consists of two posts (shoulder
bolts) that protrude from the locations on the antenna interface side of the ODU (shown in Figure
10). The post can be moved to different positions on the ODU housing if required during the
installation. The ODU handle is also removable and can be repositioned to any side of the ODU.
Figure 10. Descriptive ODU Diagram

8.1
Polarization Considerations
Microwave signals can be propagated from the antenna using a vertical or horizontal
polarization. The desired polarization can be individually selected by the orientation of the ODU
with respect to the antenna interface. A polarization indicator consisting of an arrow and a V is
used to determine the polarization of the microwave signal. This indicator is located on the
cover of the ODU. Figure 11 depicts the polarization options of the ODU.
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Figure 11. ODU Polarization Options
Under normal circumstances the polarization should be the same for

both local and remote ODUs. If the polarization configured on one side
of the link is vertical and the other end is configured for horizontal, a
situation known as cross polarization will occur. Cross polarization will
result in 25 30 dB of excess path attenuation.
Some antenna manufacturers require the reorientation of the antenna

feed, in addition to the orientation of the ODU, to change polarizations
of the signal. Check the antenna vendors installation instructions to
verify if the antenna feed needs to be reoriented to match the
polarization requirements of the link.
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8.2
Attaching the ODU to the Antenna

1) Align the ODU shoulder bolts with the notches on the antenna mounting plate.
2) Rest the ODU shoulder bolts into the designated slots on the antenna mounting plate
3) Secure the four securing clasp located on each corner of the ODU.
8.3
Connecting the IFL Cable to the ODU
Once the ODU is installed the IFL coaxial cable can be connected to the ODU (Figure 12). To
assist in the dressing of the cable connection an optional 90 N-type male to female connector
has been included in the installation kit. Perform the following steps to connect the IFL cable to
the ODU.
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Figure 12. IFL Connection to ODU

Ensure that power is not applied to the IDU during the connection of
the IFL cable to the IDU. Power should remain off until both ends of
the IFL have been properly connected to the IDU and ODU.
1) Connect the female end of the Right Angle Adapter to the male end of the IFL coaxial
connector. This can be done by rotating the collar of the IFL coaxial connector clockwise
to tighten.
2) Make sure that the IDU ON/OFF switch is in the OFF position, and connect the male end
of the Right Angle Adapter to the N-type female connector on the ODU. This can be
done by rotating the collar of the Right Angle Adapter in a clockwise direction to tighten.
3) After positioning the IFL cable, and dressing it to the antenna mount structure, recheck to
make sure the IFL connector and Right Angle Adapter are still tightened down.
4) Using the Coax-Seal contained in the installation kit wrap both the IFL connector and the
Right Angle Adapter in a clockwise direction. Each wrap should overlap half of the
previous wrap. Make sure both connectors are wrapped entirely. Figure 13 provides a
reference for this step.
Wrapping the Coax-Seal in a clockwise direction helps to keep the

connectors from loosening up during the wrapping process.
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5) Using your finger, mold the Coax-Seal to blend the wraps together. Take special care to
make sure the Coax-Seal is molded to seal the location where the Right Angle Adapter
mates with the ODU connector. Refer to Figure 13 as a reference.
Figure 13. ODU Coax-Seal

8.4
Grounding the ODU

Grounding of the ODU is required to ensure proper system operation
and to help prevent damage to equipment and injury to personnel. Refer
to Appendix D for detailed grounding information
1) Attach the site ground to the ODU using the ground stud provided on the ODU chassis.
The following figure depicts the location of the ground stud on the ODU
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9 INITIAL CONFIGURATION (PHASE 5)
This section addresses the basic operator procedure for configuring one side of a radio link via
the CMI windows. Before beginning the actual procedure, it is helpful to understand a few
guidelines related to the philosophy of the configuration approach to this radio.
The aggregate bandwidth of the radio link is fundamentally dependent on the total mix of UIB
tributaries that are enabled for the radio plus some fixed overhead. The fixed overhead of the
aggregate radio link includes all order-wire channels, the management channel PEER channel,
and the multiplexing frame overhead including FEC. There are 16 UIB tributaries that may be
virtually enabled across the four UIB slots. The tributary numbers are assigned as follows:
Slot 1
Slot 2
Slot 3
Slot 4
Tributaries 1-4
Tributaries 5-8
Tributaries 9-12
Tributaries 13-16
UIB tributaries may be enabled on the AIM-34 without the physical presence of UIB cards in the
user slots. This allows a valid RF link to be established between two radios that effectively only
transports order-wire and radio management channels.
There are actually two radio link configurations maintained by the AIM-34: the desired link
configuration and the active link configuration. Each of the link configurations is considered to
include the critical parameters for both UIB tributaries and RF channel frequencies. The desired
link configuration is used as an off-line scratch pad configuration allowing the operator to choose
from a variety of traffic mix combinations before making one active over the air. The active link
configuration transports invalid user data for any enabled UIB tributary that does not have a
physical UIB card installed in the chassis slot. Section 9.2 lists the procedures required to
configure these settings.
The initial configuration of the AIM-34 is performed by connecting a personal computer (PC)
using HyperTerminal, or an equivalent VT-100 terminal emulator, to the RJ-45 console port
located on the front of the IDU. This can be done by connecting the DB-9 end of the console
adapter to a PC and connecting the RJ45 end of the adapter to the IDU console port using the
console cable found in the installation kit. The pin outs for the console adapter are shown in
Table 14.
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Table 14. Console Port Adapter Pin Outs

RJ-45 Female Pin
Number
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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Signal Name
Not Used
Not Used
Not Used
Console RXD
Console TXD
Not Used
Ground
Not Used
Not Used
DB-9 Female
Pin Number
Not Used
Not Used
Not Used
3
2
Not Used
5
Not Used
Not Used
Connecting to the Console Port
The procedure contained in this section provides the necessary steps to connect a PC to the
Console management port of the radio and applies to users that have a Windows based PC.
Similar steps can be performed using other terminal emulators.
1) Connect the DB-9 end of the console adaptor to an open COM port on the PC, and plug
one end of the console adaptor cable into the RJ-45 end of the adaptor. Next, plug the RJ45 end of the cable into the IDU RJ-45 jack labeled CONS.
2) Starting at the Windows Start Menu select Programs > Accessories > Communications >
HyperTerminal. The Connection Description window is displayed.
3) Enter a unique name for the new connection and click the OK button. The Connect To
window is displayed.
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4) Select an open COM port from the Connect Using: pull down list, and click the OK
button. The COM Properties window is displayed.
5) Select the following settings and click the OK button:

Bits per second: 9600
Data bits: 8
Parity: None
Stop bits: 1
Flow Control: None
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6) The connection to the radio terminal should now be established. If the login prompt is
not visible press the Enter key, and the user login prompt is displayed.
9.2
Minimum Configuration Required to Establish a Radio Link
When logging into a system for the first time, the factory default user name and password is
required.
The factory default User Name and Password to log into the CMI are as follows:
User Name: admin
Password: password
Upon entering in the factory default User Name and Password the system will display the Main
menu of the CMI.
If the user menu does not appear, check to make sure the COM port selected
is not currently in use by another application. Other programs such as hand
held PC synchronization software may be running in the background and can
conflict with the COM port resources.
1) Enter the appropriate Password: and press the Enter key. The following window (Figure
14) is displayed.
Figure 14. Main menu Window

2) Select option 1, System Configuration from the Main menu. The System Configuration
window (Figure 15) is displayed.
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Figure 15. System Configuration Window

3) Select option 1, Radio Link and UIB Desired Configuration.
Configuration window (Figure 16) is displayed.
The UIB Desired
Figure 16. UIB Desired Configuration Window

During the desired link configuration process, the user should focus on this window as
well as on subsequent windows. When initially setting up a desired link configuration,
this status usually reflects the Invalid Modem Aggregate Bit Rate status. It indicates that
an invalid combination of UIB tributaries is selected under the Desired UIB
Configuration section.
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The first parameter that should be set is the Configure Maximum Channel Bandwidth.
This establishes a channel bandwidth limit to which the rest of the desired configuration
process adheres.
4) Select option 1, Configure Maximum Channel Bandwidth. In any configuration, the
AIM-34 uses of one of three different RF channel bandwidths: 7MHz, 14MHz, or
28MHz. Use the spacebar to change bandwidths and select the Enter key to choose the
desired bandwidth.
5) Next begin to select the desired types of virtual UIBs in each of the slots. All tributaries
are automatically enabled by default for each UIB type selected. As UIB types are setup,
the Aggregate Modem Data Rate Config is displayed accordingly. In addition, the Link
Configuration Status item is also updated to indicate if the configuration is valid as each
UIB type is defined and tributaries are enabled. Keep in mind that any tributaries that are
already active for different slots figure into whether the new configuration is valid or not.
Perform the following steps to select the desired types of virtual UIBs. Select option 2
and select the Enter key.
6) The field to the right of the option is activated. Select the space bar until the desired
option is displayed. Select the Enter key to make a selection.
The following UIB types are available for selection:
E2UIB
E3UIB
E1UIB120
E1UIB75
In addition, three special types are provided to allow convenient configuration editing:
NoChange
CopyActive
UibUnused
This type option specifies that no change is to be applied to the Active

Type that is displayed under the Active UIB Reference Parameters for
that particular UIB slot.
This type option is used to copy the Active Type that is displayed
under the Active UIB Reference Parameters. CopyActive also makes
a copy of all the currently Active tributary parameters associated with
the slot. This makes it possible to start with the currently active UIB
configuration parameters (if any) and then make only delta changes to
a new desired configuration.
This type option is selected in order to remove any UIB type from
consideration in the slots configuration.
7) Perform the same steps for window options 3, 4, and 5 for the remaining slots as required
until the correct and valid configuration has been entered.
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8) Select the [Apply changes] option to apply the changes and see the selections in the
Desired Type field.
9) The user has the option of enabling or disabling individual tributaries for any slot.
Perform the following steps to do either.
10) Select option 6, UIB Tributary Desired Configuration.
Configuration window (Figure 17) is displayed.
The UIB Tributary Desired
Figure 17. UIB Tributary Desired Configuration

11) Select the option number that corresponds to the tributary to be configured and select the
Enter key. The UIB Tributary Desired Configuration window (Figure 18) is displayed.
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Figure 18. E1 UIB Tributary Desired Configuration

12) Modify the desired fields.
13) Select the [Apply changes] option to implement any changes made.
14) Select the [Back] option twice to return to the UIB Desired Configuration window.
The Link Configuration Status may be affected as each slot type is
selected and as each tributary is enabled or disabled (either by default
or specifically in window option 1 above). The number of enabled
tributaries for each slot is conveniently tracked on the UIB Desired
Configuration window as a quick reference. Each tributary may be
weighted differently in constructing a valid link configuration. For
example, on the AIM-34 radio, only one enabled E3 tributary is valid
across all four UIB slots. Alternately, only some combination of
enabled E1 tributaries for a total of 4, 8, or 16 is valid across all four
UIB slots.
15) Select the [Next] option. The Radio Link Desired Configuration window (Figure 19) is
displayed.
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Figure 19. Radio Link Desired Configuration

16) Select option 1, Configure Link ID and enter a value from 0 - 255. This ID is embedded
in the radio link framing and must match the ID in the remote radio. In some radio
networks it may be useful to set the Link ID equal to the ODU channel being selected.
However, this is not required and the Link ID may be set freely to whatever valid value is
appropriate for link identification purposes.
17) Select option 2, Configure Tx Frequency (KHz) to enter a frequency directly or selection
option 3, Configure ODU Channel and enter a channel number. Whichever option is
entered, the other option will be automatically updated when the change is applied. In
either case, the RX Frequency is automatically calculated according to the Diplexer Band
and the Duplex Frequency. TX / RX Frequency Units represents the frequency tuning
step size.
There are several read-only fields in this window:
Channel Filter Bandwidth - represents the configured filter bandwidth

automatically selected based on the Aggregate Modem Data Rate
established on the previous page.
Occupied Channel Bandwidth - represents the actual occupied
bandwidth for the Aggregate Modem Data Rate established on the
previous page.
Link Configuration Status - used to indicate the validity of the
frequency related parameters chosen by the user.
18) Once a valid Link Configuration Status is attained, the operator is free to activate the
configuration by selecting option 4, Activate Link Configuration. The following window
is displayed.
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19) Select option 2, Yes to activate the link configuration.

20) Once the link is activated return to the System Configuration window and select option 2,
Radio Link and UIB Active Configuration. The Radio Link Active Parameters window
(Figure 20) is displayed.
Figure 20. Radio Link Active Parameters

The Radio Link Active Parameters window contains a list of read only parameters that
reflect the state of the RF link associated critical equipment. The Link Lock Status and
BER performance may be used to determine if a good RF link has been established. If
not the operator can modify parameters in the next window to properly establish a
functional RF link. The critical parameters on this page include Tx Signal Level Desired
and ODU Manual Mute.
21) Select the [Next] option. The Radio Link Active Configuration window (Figure 21) is
displayed.
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Figure 21. Radio Link Active Configuration Window

This window contains the radio items that may be modified for the active radio link
configuration.
22) The user can modify these fields as necessary. For the AIM-34 model radio, this window
also contains certain parameters that have fixed values. For some other AIM-34 model
radios, these particular parameters may be modifiable. Once the changes are applied (if
necessary) select the [Next] option. The UIB Active Configuration window (Figure 22)
is displayed.
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Figure 22. UIB Active Configuration Window

This window contains a summary of active UIB types and one item that allows some of the
active UIB parameters to be modified.
23) At this point the user can either return to the Main menu or select option 1, UIB Tributary
Active Configuration.
24) If option 1 is selected the UIB Active Tributary Configuration window (Figure 23) is
displayed.
Figure 23. UIB Active Tributary Configuration Window
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25) UIB tributary parameter configurations for each slot can be changed from this window
only if a UIB type is active for the selected slot. For example if an E1UIB120 type is
active in slot 1, then selecting option 1 in the window above will display the following E1
UIB Tributary Active Configuration window.
Figure 24. E1 UIB Tributary Active Configuration Window

26) This window may be used to modify any parameters for the active UIB that do not affect
aggregate data bandwidth in the radio. Notice that the UIB Tributary Enable item does
not allow the tributary to be disabled when selected and applied in this window. UIB
tributaries may only be disabled or enabled on the UIB Tributary Desired Configuration
windows. Most other items in this window are associated with UIB user port side
configuration and are modifiable while the UIB is active. Select the [Main menu] option
to exit this window and return to the Main menu window.
27) Select option 14, Logout to exit the CMI.
The above configuration must be performed on both the local and remote radio links before
proceeding to Antenna Alignment Phase 6.
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10 ANTENNA ALIGNMENT (PHASE 6)
If proper RF safety guidelines are NOT followed, prolonged exposure

to RF radiated energy can result in injury to installation personnel
and/or the general public. Refer to section 1.3 for the minimum safe
operating distances from the center of the radiating antenna of an AIM34 radio terminal.
The antenna alignment phase is the final hardware installation phase that takes place prior to
overall system configuration. The main purpose of the antenna alignment phase is to optimize
the receive signal level (RSL) being received at both local and remote radio terminals. The final
received signal level should meet the level specified by the path analysis. Proper antenna
alignment is critical to system performance.
10.1 Calculating Expected Receive Signal Level (RSL)
Expected RSL readings are normally calculated during the path analysis process prior to
installing the equipment. If a path analysis was performed, a link budget should have been
generated. The expected RSL can normally be found on the link budget under a heading such as
Expected RSL, Expected RSSI, or Calculated Receive Signal Level, and is normally expressed in
dB. If the expected RSL value cannot be obtained from the path analysis it can be estimated by
using the formulas contained in the following subsections:
10.1.1 Free Space Loss Formula
This formula can be used to determine the amount of loss a particular frequency will experience
over a specified distance.
Lfs = 32.45 + 20 log d + 20 log f
Where:
Lfs = Free space path loss, dBm
d = distance, kilometers
f = frequency, MHz (this is the transmitting frequency of the AIM-34)
Example: An AIM-34 product operating at 38GHz over a distance of 2km.
Lfs = 32.45 + 20 log d + 20 log f
Lfs = 32.45 + 20 log 2 + 20 log 38000MHz
Lfs = 32.45 + 20 (.301) + 20 (4.579)
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Lfs = 32.45 + 6.02 + 91.58

Lfs = 130.05dBm
If the distance is in miles the formula listed above can be modified by
using 36.56 in place of 32.45.
10.1.2 Receive Signal Level Calculation Formula
Use the following formula to determine the expected RSL.
RSL = LTP + LAG + RAG Lfs
Where:
RSL = Receive Signal Level
LTP = Local Transmitter Power, dBm
LAG = Local Antenna Gain, dBi
RAG = Remote Antenna Gain, dBi
Lfs = Free space path loss (obtained from Step 1 calculation)
Example: An AIM-34 product operating over a distance of 2km @ 38GHz with 1ft/.3m
antennas on both local and remote terminals. The transmitter power is set to +10dBm.
RSL = LTP + LAG +RAG Lfs
RSL = +10 + 39.5 + 39.5 130.05
RSL = -41.05dBm
10.2 Expected AGC Reading
To aid in the alignment process, Figure 25 provides an approximate relationship of the antenna
alignment voltage vs. the receive signal level (RSL).
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Typical RSL vs. Voltage Chart

0
-10
-20
RSL (dBm)
-30
-40
-50
-60
-70
-80
-90
-100
0.0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
Antenna Alignment (BNC Connector) Voltage
Figure 25. RSL vs. Alignment Voltage Reference Chart

10.3 Antenna Radiation Patterns
The parabolic antennas that are used with the AIM-34 product are designed to focus a
transmitted signal to increase its strength in a specific direction. The increase in strength is
known as antenna gain and is normally expressed in dBi. A majority of the signal is focused into
what is known as the main lobe. However, reduced signal levels known as sidelobes also get
propagated in other directions. The strongest of the sidelobes are the 1st and 2nd sidelobes. The
goal of antenna alignment is to ensure that the main lobes of the local and remote antennas are
pointed directly at each other to maximize the received signal levels at both ends of the link.
Figure 26 depicts the various lobes that are propagated from a directional parabolic antenna.
Figure 26. Lobes Propagated From a Directional Parabolic Antenna
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10.4 Alignment Procedure

This procedure should only be followed after all previous installation phases have been
performed on both the local and remote radio terminals. This process can be made easier by
placing one person at each antenna location during the alignment process. However, alignment
should be performed on one antenna at a time, each person alternating turns until the RSL is
optimized. Listed below are the steps required to properly align the antennas:
If the link is being installed in an area containing dense concentrations of

other wireless equipment the user may opt to mute the transmitter on the end
of the link that is being aligned. This will reduce the chances of
unintentionally interfering with other radio links as the antenna is swept
through the azimuth and elevation planes.
1) Start at one end of the link and connect the BNC Male end of the Antenna alignment
cable to the AGC port on the ODU. Connect the other end to a voltmeter. For purposes
of this procedure, this site will be known as site 1.
2) Ensure the voltmeter is set to DC voltage and placed on a range capable of measuring 0
5 volts DC.
3) Loosen the antenna hardware that is used for securing the antennas movement in the
azimuth directions.
4) Slowly sweep the antenna from left to right while observing the readings on the
voltmeter. A higher voltage equals a higher receive signal level. As the antenna is swept
from left to right, the voltage will go through a variety of peaks and troughs. Each peak is
one of the previously discussed lobes, the highest of which is the main lobe.
5) Secure the azimuth adjustment hardware once the main lobe is found and the highest
signal level is achieved.
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6) Loosen the antenna hardware that is used for securing the antennas movement in the
elevation direction. Slowly sweep the antenna from top to bottom while observing the
voltmeter. The same principals used when aligning the azimuth apply to aligning the
elevation. The signal must be peaked on the highest voltage reading to ensure alignment
of the main lobes. Once the signal is peaked the elevation adjustment hardware can be
secured.
7) Perform Steps 1 through 5 on the opposite end of the link, until the signal level is peaked
for both azimuth and elevation. At this point of the antenna alignment procedure, the
signal levels should be getting close to the levels specified in the link budget. For
purposes of this procedure this site will be known as site 2.
8) To further optimize the RSL, loosen the azimuth and elevation fine adjustment hardware
on site 1. The fine adjustment mechanisms can then be used to slowly sweep the antenna
from left to right, and up and down, to further peak the signal. Once the signal is at its
maximum, the azimuth and elevation fine adjustment hardware can be secured and
torqued to the antenna manufacturers specifications.
Keep the voltmeter attached to the AGC port during the final tightening of the
adjustment hardware. This will ensure that the alignment is not
compromised.
9) After the AGC voltages have been peaked on both ends of the link, observe the RSL
indicated by the CMI software. Ensure that the RSL is within +/- 5dB of the expected
RSL. Since the AIM-34 has a transmitter tolerance of +/- 2dB and a receive tolerance of
+/- 3dB. The indicated RSL could vary by +/- 5dB.
Example: The transmitter at one end of the link is 2dB lower than the stated output
power, and the remote receiver is indicating a 3dB lower RSL than actual. This would be
a worst case scenario where the displayed RSL would indicate 5dB lower than the
expected RSL.
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11 REDUNDANCY SYSTEM OVERVIEW
For applications that require increased link availability and/or reliability, the AIM-34 radio
system can be installed in protected (1 + 1) configurations. In addition, existing non-protected (1
+ 0) radio links can be easily upgraded to a protected configuration by the addition of
redundancy hardware.
AIM-34 redundancy system supports several types of configurations, all of which provide
protection against hardware failures. Some forms of redundancy also help to provide protection
against frequency and path related outages. Overviews of the redundancy types supported by the
AIM-34 system are described below:
Hot Standby This configuration uses the same frequency pair on both the active and standby
systems. Since the same transmitter frequency is used between the main and standby radios,
the system can be configured to mute the standby transmitter to avoid interference with the
active portion of the radio link. At the remote end, both the main and standby radios receive and
demodulate the same signal, however, only one receiver actively outputs the digital signal to the
customer premise equipment.
Space Diversity In addition to providing protection against hardware failures this
configuration is also used to help overcome the risk of outages due to multipath fading. This
configuration is similar to hot standby configurations except space diversity requires the use of
two antennas at the protected ends of the radio link. Each antenna is spaced apart on the
mounting structure to diversify the received signals. Typically the antennas are spaced 200
wavelengths apart for optimum diversity protection. The same frequency pair is used for both
the active and standby radios, but only the transmitter of the active radio remains on. However,
both the active and standby receivers are on simultaneously and are monitored for the best
performance. The best performing baseband output is then decoded and only one receiver
actively outputs the digital signal to the customer premise equipment.
Frequency Diversity Two separate frequency pairs are used with this type of redundancy.
Both the active and standby systems are active simultaneously since interference between the
two is not an issue, however, only one receiver actively outputs the digital signal to the customer
premise equipment. This form of redundancy helps to provide protection against an
unintentional interferer, and protection against path anomalies such as ducting and inversions
that tend to be frequency specific. If frequency diversity mode is desire both IDUs should be
configured so that the standby ODU transmitter is un-muted. This allows both transmitters to be
active at the same time.
Polarization Diversity Redundancy applications that use this form of diversity operate on the
same frequency but the active and standby links are polarized differently. One link is vertically
polarized while the other is horizontal. In this configuration only one transmitter is active at the
same time, but both receivers are active simultaneously and monitored for the best performance,
however, only one receiver actively outputs the digital signal to the customer premise equipment.
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11.1 Redundancy System Requirements

Table 15 describes the minimum software (SW) and hardware (HW) revisions required for
support of redundancy and various redundancy features:
Table 15. Redundancy System Requirements
Redundancy Feature
IDU Hardware Revision
Software Release
Single Carrier 1 + 1
HW Revision E3 and above
0.20 and above
Hitless Switching
HW Revision E3 and above
0.21 and above
Dual Carrier
F1
0.21 and above
11.2 Terminology
Table 16. Redundancy Terminology
Term
Definition
Active
The radio currently carrying customer traffic. The Indoor Unit (IDU) is sending its receive data to the RIU
and transmitting its customer data to one or both IDUs.
Remote
A radio at the far end of the link.
Standby
This is the secondary or backup radio. The output of the standby radio UIB tributaries are disabled.
Local
The radio being communicated with (through SNMP, Telnet, CMI, etc.).
Opposite
The radio paired with the local one in a redundancy chassis. Note that each radio refers to itself as the local
and its partner as the opposite.
Ineligible for active. A device is inoperable and is awaiting a reset from the user so the radio may attempt to
use it once more.
Failed
Auto
Not under Orderwire Interface Board (OIB) manual control. Auto allows the two radios to work together to
maintain an active link.
End Point
One end of a (1+1) link.
Peer
Processor at remote side of link (could be two in diversity cases).
11.3 Switchover Logic

11.3.1 Single Carrier Operation
Figure 27 illustrates single carrier redundancy operation.
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Local A, Active
UIB
User
Data
Remote A, Active
IDU
F1
F1
RIB
UIB
RIB
Local B, Muted
& Standby
UIB
IDU
Protection Link
Cable
User
Data
Remote B, Standby
IDU
UIB
IDU
Figure 27. Redundancy Link Switching System Block Diagram, Single Carrier
The tributary data enters the RIU where it is passively split into an A and B path. The A path is
routed to the top IDU (local, A) and the B path is routed to the bottom IDU (local B). Local A is
active and local ODU B is muted as standby. Local A transmits on frequency F1. Both remote
radios receive the transmission. Remote radio A is active, so its UIB transmits data to the RIB.
Remote radio B is in standby, but without faults. As there are no faults, remote B sends received
data to remote A across the hitless switch connection. The hitless switch function automatically
selects the best receive path and forwards the data to the active UIB in remote radio A. The
standby UIB in remote B is muted.
11.3.2 Dual Carrier Operation
Figure 28 illustrates dual carrier operation. This mode supports spatial diversity, frequency
diversity, or polarization diversity.
Local A, Active
UIB
User
Data
Remote A, Active
IDU
F1 or Pol1
Protection Link
Cable
RIB
UIB
RIB
Local B, Standby
UIB
IDU
IDU
Protection Lnk
Cable
User
Data
Remote B, Standby
F2 or Pol2
UIB
IDU
Figure 28. Redundancy Link Switching System Block Diagram, Dual Carrier
The tributary data enters the RIU where it is passively split into an A and B path. The A path is
routed to the top IDU (local, A) and the B path is routed to the bottom IDU (local B). Local A is
active and local ODU B is un-muted as standby. Local A transmits on frequency F1 or
polarization 1. Local B transmits on frequency F2 or polarization 2. The frequency and/or
polarization must be different so that transmitted carriers do not interfere. Local B obtains the
aggregate transmit stream from Local A across the hitless switch connection, not the UIB. This
keeps AMUX frames synchronized in both transmit carriers. Remote radios receive the specific
transmission. Remote radio A is active, so its UIB transmits data to the RIB. Remote radio B is
in standby, but without faults. As there are no faults, remote B sends received data to remote A
across the hitless switch connection. The hitless switch function automatically selects the best
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receive path and forwards the data to the active UIB in remote radio A. The standby UIB in
remote B is muted.
11.3.3 Hitless Switching
Hitless switching selects a preferred receiver path from a (1+1) ODU pair without dropping data.
Hitless switching circuitry monitors the receive decoder error correction metric to select the
preferred path in real time. The hitless switch always starts on the local (active) path, and then
switches between paths on a decoder error event. Path switching will not cause bit errors in the
user traffic stream, hence the term hitless. The active IDU/UIBs always generate the transmit
stream regardless of the hitless switch state. The active IDU processor engages the hitless switch
by default conditional on two non-faulted IDUs and frame synchronization in both receiver
paths. Any IDU fault disables hitless switching.
Figure 29 displays the ODU and IDU being treated as the active path. If the ODU were to fail,
the IDU will not attempt to use the opposite ODU, rather a failover will occur and the standby
IDU/ODU pair will then become active.
The opposite
ODU may be
configured as
muted or
unmuted
ODU A
RX
TX
ODU B
RX
IDU A
IDU B
Primary Radio
Standby Radio
All redundancy
actions are
transparent to the
customer data
interface.
TX
During hitless
switching, the primary
IDU makes use of both
ODUs, selecting the
best of both RX
streams in real time to
minimize errors
RIU
Customer Interface
Figure 29. Hitless Switching

Once a fault occurs, it will remain so until the user manually clears the fault condition. Each
radio (IDU/ODU pair) has a current state that is either active, standby, or faulted. If the user
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clears the fault condition, the radio will attempt to become eligible for standby (or active) duty
but could fall back to the failed state if the problem remains. This is contingent, however on
whether the user wishes the radio to automatically negotiate around faults.
11.4 Redundant Interface Unit (RIU)
The Redundant Interface Unit (RIU) allows for two (with OIB installed) or three (no OIB
installed) protection interfaces of IDU UIBs. As the IDU contains four slots for different UIBs, a
second RIU is required for complete protection of all four UIB slots. No more than 4RU of rack
space is required for a fully loaded, protected AIM-34 radio.
The RIU is a 1RU 19 rack mounted housing. RIBs and an OIB can be inserted into the RIU,
depending on customer desired configurations. The RIU accepts up to three interface boards and
placement of these boards can be mixed in the RIU.
Figure 30 depicts the RIU concept with removable interface boards:
Figure 30. Redundant Interface Unit (RIU) with RIBs and OIB
11.5 Orderwire Interface Boards (OIBs)
The RIU also accommodates an optional OIB. The OIB splits the orderwire channels and alarm
signals that feed each IDU. The OIB includes an Ethernet hub to interconnect (1+1) IDU
management channels into a single interface. The OIB obtains power from the host IDUs
without needing an additional power connector.
The Orderwire Interface Board (OIB) provides the splitting and combining functions for the
overhead channels of the local (A) and opposite (B) radio system. Radio overhead channels that
are protected are:
a) Ethernet 10/100BT Peer Channel (for SNMP management)
b) ASOW for point-to-point RS232 data connectivity
c) SOW for point-to-point RS422 data connectivity
The OIB provides a 3-port Ethernet hub function. The Ethernet hub connects the A and B
ethernet ports to a single interface NMS system.
The OIB also includes a locking 3-position switch to manually select either A radio, B radio,
or Auto mode. This switch (shown in Figure 31) provides a manual override for a local partner
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and overrides all possible software choices. Pending this switchs setting, the user may apply
further settings. The OIB also includes LED indications of on-line status.
A
Auto
Soft-override:
Force A
SNMP/CMI
overrides of
Auto?
Radio
decides
No soft overrides
B
Manual switch
A
is
active
B
is
active
Figure 31. OIB Three-Position Switch

Since both ODUs participate in hitless switching, they are in effect active. The LED state
reflects this and also helps distinguish between hitless switching taking place and not.
Each IDU is connected via a Protection Link cable. The RIU OIB card is connected to both
IDUs for LEDs and a manual override switch. The switch state is read by both IDUs, and in
turn, the LED states are driven by software within each IDU. An example of an OIB switch and
LEDs is shown in Table 17.
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Table 17. OIB Switch and LED Indication Descriptions

IDU A
ODU A
IDU B
ODU B
LED Indication Description
Green
Green
Off
Off
IDU A and ODU A are active
Off
Off
Green
Green
IDU B and ODU B are active
Green
Off
Off
Green
IDU A and ODU B are active
Off
Green
Green
Off
IDU B and ODU A are active
Green
Flashing
Off
Flashing
IDU A is active, hitless

switching between ODU A and
ODU B is active
Off
Flashing
Green
Flashing
IDU A is active, hitless

switching between ODU A and
ODU B is active
11.6 Redundant Interface Boards (RIBs)

The RIB is designed to allow 1+0 to 1+1 upgrades without changing interfaces or UIB types.
Each RIB contains connectors that allow tributary connections to and from the corresponding
UIB on the active and standby IDUs. RIBs also contain a common input/output connector for
each tributary. The common connectors are used to provide a single tributary connection from
the protected radio system to the customer external interface.
Each RIB is designed using all passive components to minimize the probability of a single point
failure. Passive splitters in the RIB are used to divide tributary data to the active and standby
IDUs. These passive splitters attenuate the tributary signal by approximately 3 dB. When
redundancy is enabled the software automatically increases the output level of the IDU UIB
tributaries to compensate for this 3dB loss.
11.7 Antenna Options
11.7.1 Dual Antenna Option for (1+1) End Point
In a dual antenna protection scheme, each ODU is mounted to the back of its own antenna. The
signals from the remote radio are received by the antennas independently, fed to each ODU and
individually processed by its respective IDUs. The user may program the IDU for redundancy
switching. The user is also free to set transmission polarity.
11.7.2 Single Antenna Option for (1+1) End Point
With single antenna protection schemes, each ODU is mounted to a coupler assembly that
combines both ODU antenna ports into a single port that is fed to the antenna. Two coupler
options should be available: equal split, where the signal is split equally by approximately 3 dB
to each ODU, and an unequal loss coupler where the signal is coupled by about 1 dB (main) and
about 6 dB (standby) to each ODU. Also, the coupler may be either remote mount with
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flexible waveguide interfaces or integrated with direct ODU mating. Frequency diversity
within the same waveguide frequency band is supported with the coupler. With integrated
coupling, vertical co-polarization is default.
Table 18. ODU/Antenna Redundancy Hardware/Performance Summary
Comparison Category
Dual antenna
No coupler
No flex w/g
Single Antenna w/
component coupler and
1m of flextwist w/g
Single Antenna w/
integrated coupler
# antennas (per link)
# Splitter/Coupler plate (per link)
# Flex w/g (per link)
# Remote ODU Mtg. Kits (per

link)
V/V, H/H, V/H,

H/V
V/V
H/H
V/V
H/H
Polarization (LinkA/LinkB)
Loss on the Primary A Link, dB
(relative to 1+0 link)
0 dB
-4.4 dB (3dB split)

-2.5 dB (6 dB split)
-4.4 dB (3dB split)

Loss on the secondary A Link,

dB (relative to 1+0 link)
0 dB
-4.4 dB (3dB split)

-4.4 dB (3dB split)

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12 REDUNDANCY EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION
The information contained in this section describes the installation of a radio link in redundant
configurations. This installation is subdivided into the following three areas:
Outdoor Equipment Installation All aspects related to the installation of the outdoor
portion of a protected system are discussed in this section. Equipment installation
outlined in this section includes ODU mounting configurations, splitter/coupler
installation, feed line installation, and antenna configuration options.
Indoor Equipment Installation This area pertains to the installation of all indoor
related portions of a protected radio link, such as IDU rack mounting configurations, RIU
installation, RIB and OIB installation, and system cabling requirements.
Redundancy Link Configuration The software configuration of an installed
redundancy system, using the CMI is outline in this section.
12.1 Outdoor Equipment Installation
The outdoor installation starts with the antenna. The antenna hardware is shipped with detailed
installation instructions. The remaining of the outdoor installation is dependent on the type of
redundancy architecture being used.
12.1.1 1+1 Dual Antenna (Space, Frequency, and Polarization Diversity)
Each antenna and ODU should be set up as if it were an individual link. Start with IDU A and
ODU A and follow the mounting and pointing instructions in the Installation Instructions for
Outdoor Unit (ODU) Mounting & Antenna Alignment (document number 95-0008). These
instructions ship with each ODU and can also be found in this manual. Repeat the antenna/ODU
installation process for Link B. Figure 32 shows a typical dual antenna outdoor hardware
configuration.
Both A and B antennas and ODUs can be mounted and given a coarse
initial pointing.
However, for fine pointing resolution it is
recommended that one link be turned off while fine pointing is done.
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Flex w/g
Outdoor Unit
Antenna
Surge
Protector Kit
Remote
Mount Kit
Figure 32. Typical Dual Antenna Outdoor Configuration
12.1.2 1+1 Component Coupler, Flex w/g and Remote Mount ODUs
Figure 33 shows a waveguide component coupler. At 7/8 GHz the 1+1 component coupler
contains 3 type N female connectors. Figure 34 shows the component coupler installed on a
single antenna with two flex waveguide feeding two remote mounted ODUs. The 1+1
component coupler is mounted to the antenna feed port by the waveguide bolts. For 7/8 GHz
systems, 3 type N low loss superflex coaxial jumpers are recommended.
The 7 and 8 GHz radio bands require the use of low loss Type N
coaxial cables such as Superflex for making connections between the
ODU and the coupler, remote mount, and/or antenna. Using standard
RG-8 is not recommended due to the high losses at 7 and 8 GHz.
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ODU Side
Antenna Side
Figure 33. Front and Back Side View of a Waveguide Component 1+1 Coupler
Installation Instructions for 13GHz and Higher Outdoor Unit (ODU) Remote Mount (document
number 95-0007) and Installation Instructions for 7/8 GHz Outdoor Unit (ODU) Remote Mount,
Generation II (document number 95-0009) contain detailed instructions for installing a remote
mounting bracket and attaching flex w/g or coaxial jumper cables.
While on the ground verify that the w/g flanges of the antenna and the
flexible waveguide are the correct size to mate with the component
coupler. Also verify that the remote mount kits contain the correct
blind mate adapter for the flexible waveguide.
Outdoor
Unit
(ODU)
Antenna
ODU
Component
Coupler
Surge
Protector
Kit
Remote
Mount
Kit
Flexible
Waveguide
Figure 34. Outdoor 1+1 Coupler Installation (Typical for 13-40 GHz)
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12.2 Indoor Equipment Installation

12.2.1 Redundant Interface Unit (RIU) Rack Setup
The initial rack setup includes mounting the IDUs and the RIU(s). For procedures on mounting
the IDUs refer to Section 6.3 of this manual.
Installation of the IDU and RIU protection equipment is done using one of the following two
configurations:
Single RIU This configuration is used when the protection of two or less UIBs is
being performed. This configuration requires three rack unit spaces (3U) (shown in
Figure 35).
Figure 35. Single RIU Rack Installation (3RU)

Dual RIU Protection of three or more UIB cards requires the use of a second RIU.
This configuration requires four rack unit spaces (4U). An example is provided in
Figure 36. IDU A is on the top, followed by an RIU with a 2 RIBs for 8E1 data
signals. Below the first RIU is a second RIU with 2 RIBs for 8E1 signals. At the
bottom of the stack is IDU B.
Figure 36. Dual RIU Rack Installation (4RU)
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Perform the following procedure to rack mount an RIU.

1) If a different position of the rack mounting brackets is desired, place the RIU on a flat
surface. Remove the rack mounting brackets from the RIU chassis. Select the desired
mounting position and reattach the rack mounting brackets to the RIU chassis utilizing a
Phillips head screwdriver.
2) Place a #12 size lock washer, followed by a #12 size flat washer onto the #12 size screw
found in the installation kit. This should be done to all four screws found in the
installation kit.
3) Position the RIU in the communications rack at the desired height. Using the #12 size
screws from step 2, secure the RIU brackets to the communications rack.
4) Connect the site ground to the grounding lug provided on the RIU chassis. Additional
RIU grounding information is located in Appendix D of this manual.
To minimize potential shock hazards the equipment should be

connected via the grounding lug to a reliable electrical ground.
12.2.2 RIU Cabling Connection Overview

RIBs and OIBs conform to the following design: "Common" tributary Input/Output (I/O) on the
right and split ports A and B on the left. The RIBs have port A on the top and B on the bottom.
Figure 36 shows this layout for a 4E1 RIB. The 4 Common ports (1 thru 4) on the right are split
into 4 A data ports on the upper left and 4 B data ports on the lower left.
A data signals
route to IDU A
Common
Tributary I/O
B data signals
route to IDU B
Figure 37. Typical Redundancy Interface Board (RIB) layout
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Cables for connecting the A and B data signals to IDU A and IDU B are provided with each
RIB or OIB assembly.
Table 19 summarizes the data cables.
The length of the cables provided with the RIBs and OIB have been
selected to allow easy installation and routing when IDUs and RIUs are
rack mounted as shown. Alternative non-contiguous configurations
may not work with the cables provided and there is no guarantee of
performance.
Table 19. Summary of RIBs/OIBs with Associated Cables
4E1 RIB, 75 ohm
P/N 27-0071-9010
16 cables, 1.0/2.3 75 ohm
4xE1 RIB, 120 Ohm RJ45

P/N 27-0070-9020
8 cables RJ-45 shielded CAT5
1x E3 or 1x E2
P/N 27-0072-9030
4 cables, BNC 75 ohm
Order Wire Interface Board

(OIB)
P/N
6 cables, RJ-45
2 cables RJ-11
1 Y cable DB15 to SCSI 26p
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12.2.3 Cable Connection Procedure

Perform the following procedure to connect the various redundancy cables.
1) Power off IDU A and IDU B.
2) Connect the Common I/O interfaces to their appropriate ports on the OIB and RIBs.
Common I/O interfaces our customer cables from routers, switches, etc. The cables for
common interfaces are not provided.
The pinouts for the Common I/O interfaces are identical to the pinouts
on a standalone IDU UIB. The OIB port Enet A routes to IDU As Enet
port. The OIB port Enet B routes to IDU Bs Enet port.
3) Using the cables provided with each RIB, route a jumper cable from the A tributaries on
the RIB to the appropriate UIB tributary on IDU A.
4) Using the cables provided with each RIB, route a jumper cable from the B tributaries on
the RIB to the appropriate UIB tributary on IDU B.
The number of cables can become quite large. For 16 E1 configurations, Figure 38
provides an example of proper jumper cable routing between IDU A and the RIU. Figure
39 shows a similar plan for IDU B connection.
Figure 38. IDU A (Top) Block Cabling Plan for 16 E1
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Figure 39. IDU B (Bottom) Block Cabling Plan for 16 E1
5) Using the cables provided with the OIB, route jumper cables from IDU A to the
appropriate A interfaces on the OIB.
6) Using the cables provided with the OIB, route jumper cables from IDU B to the
appropriate B interfaces on the OIB.
Figure 40. OIB Jumper Diagram

7) Attach the Protection Link cables (shown in Figure 41) between IDUs. P/N 32-0128-HSKIT.
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Figure 41. Protection Link Cables

One cable is shorter than the other to allow nesting when installed.
Port A on the upper IDU routes to Port B on the lower IDU andPort B
on the upper routes to port A on the lower, outer port to outer port,
inner port to inner port. Figure 42 shows the correct connection of the
Protection Link cables.
Outer connectors
are mated with
each other
Inner connectors
are mated with
each other
Figure 42. Connection of the Protection Link Cables
8) Connect the Y cable to the Digital/1+1 port on each IDU and insert the 26 pin
connector into the OIB port Digital/1+1 on the OIB in the RIU chassis. Refer to Figure
41 for proper Y cable connection.
9) Refer to Section 6.5 and 6.6 of this manual to connect the IFL cables and DC Power
Connector to IDU A and B.
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Y-Cable
connector
labeled A, for
upper IDU
Y-Cable
connector
labeled B, for
lower IDU
Figure 43. Y Cable Connection
12.3 Redundancy Link Configuration
This section outlines the necessary steps required to configure a redundant link using the CMI.
For single carrier redundancy configurations the transmit channels and
link IDs must be configured the same for each radio in a terminal link.
Perform the following procedure to configure the link for redundancy.
1) Put the OIB three-position switch in the A position at both the local and remote site.
2) Power the A radios on at both the local and remote site as required.
3) Configure the UIB and radio parameters on the A radio at the local and remote site per
Section 9.2 of this manual.
4) Configure the redundancy parameters per Sections 12.3.2.
5) Once both sites are properly configured align the antenna(s) per Section 10 of this
manual.
6) Power the A radios down at both the local and remote sites.
7) Power the B radios up at both the local and remote sites.
8) Put the OIB three-position switch in the B position at both the local and remote site.
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9) Configure the UIB and radio parameters on the B radio at the local and remote site per
section 9.2 of this manual.
10) Configure the redundancy parameters per Sections 12.3.2.
11) Once both sites are properly configured align the antenna(s) per Section 10 of this
manual.
If single antenna configurations are used this step has already been
performed and can be ignored.
12.3.1 Configuring the IDU for Redundancy

A majority of the IDU Redundancy configuration is performed from the Management Redundant
IDU Interface Configuration window of the CMI. This window is shown in Figure 44. A
description of the configurable parameters and status items provided on this window are listed in
this section.
Detailed instructions used to connect to the CMI through the console
port are outlined in Section 9 and Section 9.1 of this manual.
Figure 44. Management Redundant IDU Interface Configuration Window

Configurable Parameters
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Redundancy Enable This option is used to enable or disable redundancy.

When [False] is selected the opposite radio is ignored. This option must be set to
[True] for redundancy to be active.
RIU Mute Standby ODU This parameter allows two options [Enabled] or
[Disabled]. When [Enabled] is selected the radio terminal will mute its transmitter
when it is in standby mode so as not to interfere with the active radio. This
parameter should be enabled when both active and standby radios are operating
on the same frequency channel using single carrier modes of operation.
RIU Override Local To Active This parameter allows the user to force the
radio to become active radio regardless of its status. However use of this
parameter does not override the manual switch contained on the OIB. The manual
switch must be in the Auto position for this parameter to function.
RIU Clear Faults This parameter engages failure reversion when automatic
redundancy recovery is not selected. If the IDU encounters a fault and the fault
resolves itself, the IDU will remain in standby forever until an operator manually
clears the fault condition using this parameter.
RIU Preferred State This variable sets the default state for the IDU on powerup: Active or Standby. Normally one IDU should be configured as active and the
other IDU should be configured as standby. If both IDUs are configured the same
(both active or both standby) the software will automatically select which IDU
will be active.
RIU Redundancy Recovery Redundancy recovery selects the failure reversion
mode. The radio can either resume redundancy and therefore become Active if
needed (auto mode, the default) or will forever remain in a faulted Standby state
until the customer has told the redundancy software it is OK to continue (manual
mode).
Status Parameters
RIU Current State Current state of the redundancy system: Initializing,
Standby, Active, or Faulted. Initializing only occurs during startup.
RIU Current TX ODUs This variable indicates which ODUs are transmitting.
The possible states are: None, Local, or Both. This will be different depending on
IDU. A standby IDU will likely mute his ODU and therefore say None, whereas
the active IDU will say Local. In the case of frequency diversity, the active IDU
will say Both. Since an IDU cannot transmit from the opposites ODU, there is
no remote choice.
RIU Current RX ODUs This variable indicates the active ODU receive path.
The possible states are: None, Local, or Both. If hitless switching is engaged and
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both ODUs are healthy, Both will appear. This should be the most common
result.
RIU Current RX Source This is either none, local, or opposite. If hitless
switching is off it will always say local (for the active) and none (for the standby).
If hitless switching is on it will say either local or opposite on the active IDU
based on which ODU receive stream currently has the lowest block error rate.
The active IDU may change this variable on a microsecond basis.
RIU Current Hitless Switch This variable indicates if hitless switching is
enabled. If the IDU is active and the other IDU is not faulted, then hitless
switching will become enabled when the AMUX super-frames synchronize.
RIU Current Opposite Radio State Options are notdetected, initializing,
faulted, standby, and active. If the Protection Link cables are properly connected,
this variable should not indicate notdetected. Otherwise, this variable indicates
the state of the opposite IDU.
12.3.2 Configuring the IDU for Redundancy Using the CMI
Perform the following procedure to enable redundancy through the CMI.
1) Login to the CMI. The CMI Main menu is displayed.
2) Select option 1, System Configuration.
3) Select option 6, Management Redundant IDU Interface Configuration. The Management
Redundant IDU Interface Configuration window (Figure 44) is displayed.
4) Select option 1, Redundancy Enable. Using the space bar select the [True] option and
press the Enter key.
5) Select option 2, RIU Mute Standby ODU. Using the spacebar select [True] or [False]
and then press the Enter key.
If this option is set to [True] then the transmitter of the standby ODU will remain off
(muted). This parameter should be set to [True] when a protected link is being installed in
Hot Standby, Space Diversity, and Polarization Diversity configurations so the standby
transmitter will not interfere with the active receiver.
If this option is set to [False] then the transmitter of the standby ODU will remain on
(unmuted). This parameter should be set to [False] when installing a protected radio link
in a Frequency Diversity configuration.
6) Select option 3, RIU Override Local to Active. Using the spacebar select the [True] or
[False] option then press the Enter key. Selecting [True] causes the IDU to become the
active radio regardless of its state. However this option cannot override the manual
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override switch located on the front panel of the OIB. Under normal operating conditions
this parameter should be left in the [False] state.
7) Select option 4, RIU Clear Faults. Using the spacebar select the [True] or [False] option
then press the Enter key.
8) Select option 5, RIU Preferred State. Using the spacebar select the [Active], or [Standby]
option and press the Enter key.
This parameter is used to specify which radio terminal in a protected endpoint will be the
[Active] (Primary) radio and which one is the [Standby] (secondary) radio. This
parameter is especially important when the ODUs are attached to a single antenna using
an unequal loss coupler. Normally the radio terminal that is connected to the lowest loss
port on the coupler should be configured as the [Active] terminal. This will ensure that
performance is optimized under normal operating conditions.
If one radio terminal in an endpoint is configured to be [Active] then the other terminal
should be configured as [Standby]. This should be done on both ends of the protected
radio link.
Only one IDU can be active or standby at a time so if both IDUs are
configured the same the software will automatically select which
becomes active and which becomes standby. However, this software
selection does not take into account which terminal is connected to the
most optimal coupler port, so manual configuration of this parameter is
highly recommended.
9) Select option 6, RIU Redundancy Recovery. Using the spacebar select from the [Auto],
[Manual], or [Not Selected] options and then press the Enter key. Normally this
parameter should be left in the default [Auto] configuration.
Redundancy recovery is the condition where a fault has occurred but
everything is back to functioning correctly. The radio can either
resume redundancy and therefore become Active if needed (auto
mode, the default) or will forever remain in a faulted Standby state
until the customer has told the redundancy software it is OK to continue
(Manual mode).
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12.4 Management Connectivity in Redundant Links

Various management connectivity scenarios can exist when the radio link is operated in
redundant configurations. Changes in the radios management topology occur when a radio
terminal switches from active to standby and/or when hitless switching selects a different
receiver. The AIM-34 uses host routing between the peer channel and redundancy interfaces to
help ensure management connectivity over the radio link when topology changes occur. The
hosts routes are automatically setup and maintained by the radio software and require no user
intervention. If needed, static routes can also be assigned to the IDU Management Router.
When redundant switchovers occur the convergence time for the host routes to update, and
reestablish management connectivity across the link, is normally within a few seconds under
most circumstances. Figure 45 shows various routing possibilities for a redundant radio link.
Figure 45. Redundant Link Management Traffic Routing Possibilities
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12.4.1 Redundant Link IP Configuration Examples

This section provides an example IP configuration for a redundancy application. The example
provided utilizes private IP address ranges and can be used to configure standalone radio links in
the field for IP connectivity during installation and maintenance.
Many networks use private addresses for internal network communications.
If any of the Ethernet (ENET) Management Ports are going to be connected
to a network the IP addresses used in the example configurations may
conflict with existing address assignments. Consult the network administrator
before connecting the system to a live network.
The AIM-34 software automatically assigns private IP addresses to the peer
channel and redundancy interfaces of the internal management router. The
private address ranges used are listed below:
Peer Channel:
Range -192.168.128.0
Mask 255.255.192.0
IDU-IDU Redundancy Interface:
Range 192.168.192.0
Mask 255.255.192.0
When assigning addresses to the external management network, care should
be taken so as not to assign addresses that will conflict with the above
subnets.
Figure 46 depicts a fully redundant link consisting of four IDUs. Example IP addresses and
subnet mask are shown. Outdoor equipment is not depicted in this diagram to help simplify the
concept.
Figure 46. Redundant Link IP Management Example
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Refer to section 14.1 of this manual for detailed descriptions and

procedures on how to configure the Ethernet Management Port. These
procedures can be used for each individual IDU in a redundant link.
12.5 Redundancy Reference Material
12.5.1 SNMP MIB Variables
MIB Variable
Category
Description
redundancyEnable
Configuration
Enables/disables the redundancy software. If this is disabled, the

radio will function standalone, regardless of cable hookups and OIB
switch overrides.
riuMuteStandbyODU
Configuration
The system mutes the Standby ODU.
riuOverrideLocalToActive
Configuration
The local radio becomes active regardless of faulted state or state of

opposite radio. This item is mirrored.
riuClearFaults
Configuration
Local radio will clear fault states and try again.
riuPreferredState
Configuration
Upon bootup this processor is the standby or active path. This is

subordinate to the manual override switch.
If both radios are configured to be standby or active, they autonegotiate: The lowest MAC Address wins.
riuRedundancyRecovery
Configuration
The action the IDU should take when a fault condition clears up.
riuCurrentState
Status
Whether the radio is Active or Standby.
riuCurrentTxODUs
Status
Which ODU(s) are transmitting customer data.
riuCurrentRxODUs
Status
Which ODU(s) are receiving customer data (and hence, feeding the
hitless switch).
RiuCurrentRXSource
Status
The receive stream the HS has momentarily selected as the best. This
stream is subsequently delivered to the local AMUX and RIU.
If HS is disabled, this will always be local.
riuCurrentHitlessSwitch
Status
The state of the hitless switch. It may be disabled due to faults and
therefore not necessarily track one-for-one the user configuration
choice from HitlessSwitchEnable. It may also be turned off when the
manual override switch is thrown.
riuCurrentOppositeRadioState
Status
State of the opposite radio.
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12.5.2 RIU Technical Specifications
Dimensions
1.75 H x 17.5 W x 10 D
(45mm H x 445 mm W x 254 mm D)
Weight
5 lbs (2.2 kg) fully loaded (three interface boards)
Temperature
Operational: -10oC to +55oC per EN 300 019-2-3, Class 3.1
Storage: -40oC to +80oC
Humidity
95% non-condensing
Altitude
Operational: up to 4,500 meters
Transportation: up to 13,333 meters
Shock
40 m/s2 (4g) max peak, 6 ms duration per EN 300 019-1-4, Class 4.1E
Vibration
Sinusoidal 9 Hz to 200 Hz, 10 m/s2 (1.0g) per EN 300 019-1-4, Class 4.1E
Water Ingress
Per IEC 529 IP30
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13 USING THE CONSOLE MENU INTERFACE (CMI)
The CMI provides users with a VT-100 text menu interface used to navigate through the various
configuration and operation parameters of the system. This section provides information
regarding the various methods used to connect to the CMI and the general guidelines used to
navigate through the various CMI menus.
The radio can also be configured using SNMP. However, for the purpose of this manual, only the
CMI will be discussed.
13.1 Connecting to the CMI Interface
13.1.1 RS-232 Console Connection
The RS-232 Console Connection is the initial method of connecting to the CMI and is outlined in
the Initial Configuration (Phase 5) section of this manual.
13.1.2 Telnet
An IP address can be assigned to the Ethernet management port using the CMI. Once the IP
address is assigned and the radio is connected to a PC or a network the CMI can be accessed
using a Telnet application. Once a Telnet session to the radio has been established, the CMI will
be presented to the user for configuration and operation purposes. Configuration of the system
using Telnet is identical to the configuration performed when connecting directly to the console
port of the radio.
13.1.3 Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP)
A PPP connection to the radio can be established by connecting a dial-up modem to the PPP port
on the IDU. Prior to making a PPP connection to the radio, the PPP configuration must be
performed using the RS-232 or Telnet connection to the CMI interface. These steps are outlined
in the PPP Port Pin Outs and Configuration section of this manual.
13.2 CMI Menu Navigation
13.2.1 Menu Navigation Using the Keyboard
The Up arrow key moves the item selection highlighter up the menu or window.
- The Down arrow key moves the item selection highlighter down the menu or
window.
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- The Left arrow key moves the item selection highlighter to the left.
- The Right arrow key moves the item selection highlighter to the right.
Tab - Pressing the Tab key moves the item selection highlighter down the menu or
window.
Escape - When a parameter has been selected for modification and the user wishes to
cancel the modification the Esc key can be pressed. Pressing the Esc key disregards
the current parameter being modified and allows the user to highlight another option on
that window.
Item # - Each selectable item on a menu or window is assigned a number. Using the
keyboard to enter in the number of the desired item will highlight the corresponding
selection.
Hot Keys Various navigational aids and action performing commands are located at the
bottom of all CMI windows. The titles of these items are surrounded by [Brackets]. The
titles of these items contain one letter that is capitalized. Users can select these items by
pressing the letter on the keyboard.
Example: [Apply changes] Users can press the A key from their keyboard to Apply
changes to the system.
Ctrl + L refreshes the CMI window. The window automatically refreshes
every 2 seconds.
13.2.2 Window Options Used for Menu Navigation
Most of the windows available in the CMI contain the [Back], [Main], and [Help] Options. These
options are used to provide easier navigation of the CMI menus and windows and provide
additional help information. The following list explains these options in detail.
[Back] After highlighting this item and pressing the Enter key the CMI will return to
the previously viewed window or menu. Users can also access this item by pressing the
letter B hot key.
[Main menu] After highlighting this item and pressing the Enter key the CMI will
return to the Main Menu. Users can also access this item by pressing the letter M hot
key.
[Help] When this option is displayed at the bottom of a window, it can be used to
access additional help information related to the window it appears on. Highlight this
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item and press the Enter key to view additional help information. Users can also access
this item by pressing the letter H hot key.
[Next] Selection of this item will display the next window. Users can access this item
by pressing the letter N hot key.
[pgUp] This item is used when there is more than one window of information to
display, such as an event log. This item allows users to move up the window and display
more information. Users can access this item by pressing the letter U hot key.
[pgDown] This item is used when there is more than one window of information to
display, such as an event log. This item allows users to move down the window and
display more information. Users can access this item by pressing the D hot key.
13.2.3 Changing Parameters
All configurable parameters are enclosed in [ ]. Highlighting the item and pressing the Enter key
will modify the data contained between the brackets.
Some of the modifiable parameters contain a set of fixed value options. These values can be
selected by highlighting the menu item, pressing the Enter key, and then using the keyboards
Space Bar to toggle through the configurable options. Once the desired option is displayed on
the window, the Enter key can be pressed to select the new option.
After all of the desired parameters have been modified on a window the [Apply changes], or
[Update] option needs to be selected. This will activate the parameter changes.
13.2.4 Using the [Toggle Title] Feature
The [Toggle Title] feature is displayed at the bottom of most CMI parameter configuration
windows. This feature allows the parameter titles shown on the various CMI windows to be
displayed using two different methods. To select the desired view, highlight the [Toggle Title]
parameter and press the Enter key. The two display modes are describe in further detail below:
Normal View This view displays the title of each parameter using descriptive words
and phrases. This is the default view of the system.
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MIB View This view displays the title of each parameter using the SNMP variable
name used in the AIM-34 MIB. This feature allows technicians in the field to
communicate with technicians that may be accessing the system using SNMP based
management methods such as the Fresnel EMS application.
13.3 Connecting to the Remote Radio

Once a valid radio link exists between the local and remote radio terminals a direct connection to
the remote radio CMI can be established from the local radio CMI interface. This feature allows
the user to make configuration changes, perform diagnostics, and view the system performance
on the remote radio from a connection at the local end of the radio link.
The CMI also allows users to connect to a redundant radio the radio installed in a protected
configuration.
The following steps can be used to access the remote terminal or the redundant terminal:
1) From the Main Menu of the CMI select option 13 Alternate Radio Access.
2) Select option 1 Connect to Remote Radio to connect to the remote radio CMI or select
option 2 Connect to Redundant Radio to establish a connection to the redundant radio
terminal.
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14 MANAGEMENT INTERFACE CONFIGURATION AND PIN

OUTS
The AIM-34 provides several options for connecting to the radio for management purposes. This
section provides an overview of the AIM-34 management functionality, outlines the procedures
for configuring various management interfaces, and provides interface pin outs.
Below is a list of interfaces associated with the management of an AIM-34 radio terminal:
Ethernet Management Interface Provides an Ethernet connection to an IP network and
allows users to connect to the radio by Telnet and/or SNMP.
PPP Interface This interface allows users to establish a PPP dial-up connection to the
radio terminal.
Peer Channel Interface This interface is used to connect the local and remote radio
management interfaces together over the radio link. This interfaces is configured
automatically by the software and requires no user configuration. As long as a valid radio
link exists this interface is active.
Redundancy Interface When the AIM-34 is installed in a protected (1 + 1) configuration
this interface is used to interconnect the active and standby radios via the Protection Link
cable. This interfaces is also configured automatically by the software, and requires no user
configuration.
Each IDU contains a router to control the flow of management traffic to and from the local radio
terminal and over the radio link to remote radio terminals. Each of the management interfaces is
connected to the management router. Figure 47 provides an illustration of the management
interface router.
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Figure 47. Management Interface Router

14.1 Ethernet Management Interface (ENET) Configuration & Pin Outs
The Ethernet Management Interface is located on the front of the IDU and is labeled ENET.
This interface is used for management and configuration connectivity to the AIM-34 radio
system using IP (Internet Protocol). Once the port is properly configured, establishing a Telnet
session to the assigned IP address will provide access to the CMI. Connectivity to the SNMP
agent, using third party SNMP management software, can also be established.
The configuration of the Ethernet Management Interface and routing functions are detailed in the
following subsections. Refer to Appendix E for sample configurations.
14.1.1 Management Ethernet Interface Configuration Window Description
The Management Ethernet Interface Configuration window contains two sections, the IP
Configuration section and the Status section. These two sections are described in detail below:
IP Configuration
The IP Configuration portion of the Management Port Configuration window allows
configuration of the IP address parameters assigned to the port. These parameters are defined
below:
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Management Ethernet IP Address This parameter is used to assign an IP address to

the ENET management port. Once configured, this IP address will be used for Telnet
and SNMP access to the radio link for management purposes.
Management Ethernet IP Mask The IP subnet mask associated with the Management
Ethernet IP Address is configured using this parameter.
Default Gateway IP Address This parameter is used to assign a default gateway IP
address to the ENET interface. All data packets not being transmitted to a local network
destination will be forwarded to the gateway router address assigned by this parameter.
Management Chained Ethernet IP If multiple radio links are being chained together
or cross connected, such as in a repeater configuration, the Ethernet IP address of the
other radio can be entered into this field. This will assist the discovery process used by
SNMP management stations by providing information on the next radio link in the chain.
This parameter can be disregarded if the Ethernet ports of multiple radios are not being
chained together or if SNMP and automatic discovery are not being used for radio
management.
Management Chained Ethernet Mask This parameter provides a location to enter in
the subnet mask for the Management Chained Ethernet IP address.
The AIM-34 software automatically assigns private IP addresses to the peer
channel and redundancy interfaces of the internal management router. The
private address ranges used are listed below:
Peer Channel:
Range -192.168.128.0
Mask 255.255.192.0
IDU-IDU Redundancy Interface:
Range 192.168.192.0
Mask 255.255.192.0
When assigning addresses to the external management network, care should
be taken so as not to assign addresses that will conflict with the above
subnets.
Status
The parameters located under the status portion of the Management Port Configuration window
are view only and provide additional information related to the ENET port. The status
parameters are further defined below:
Link This parameter indicates the status of the ENET management port. This parameter
will display UP when the port is connected to a network device or PC. When a DOWN
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indication is displayed it means the ENET Management port is not connected to anything.
(This function is currently unavailable.)
Speed/Duplex This parameter shows the mode of operation for the ENET Management
Port interface. The default mode of the interface is Auto mode. This mode allows the
interface to auto-negotiate the speed and duplex of the connection with the interface of
the device it is attached to. (This function is currently unavailable.)
Management Ethernet MAC Address This is the hardware address assigned to the
ENET Management Port at the factory.
Figure 48. Management Ethernet Interface Configuration Window

14.1.2 Initial Port Configuration
The initial configuration of the Ethernet management port is performed by accessing the CMI,
using the RS-232 Console Port. Once the initial configuration is performed, the CMI can also be
accessed by establishing a Telnet session to the IP address assigned to the Ethernet Management
Port. The following steps can be used to assign an IP address to Ethernet Management Port:
1) Select option 1, System Configuration from the CMI Main menu.
Configuration window is displayed.
The System
2) Select option 3, Management Ethernet Interface Configuration. The Management

Ethernet Interface Configuration window is displayed.
3) Select option 1, Management Ethernet IP Address. Type the desired IP address followed
by the Enter key. This will be the IP address used for management of this AIM-34 radio
terminal.
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4) Select option 2, Management Ethernet IP Mask. Type the desired subnet mask for the
Ethernet IP address followed by the Enter key.
5) Select option 3, Default Management Gateway IP Address. Type in the desired IP
address of the default gateway and press the Enter key.
6) To activate the configuration, select the [Apply changes] option. The Ethernet port IP
parameters are now configured. These steps should be performed on both local and
remote radios.
14.1.3 Ethernet Management Port Pin Outs
After the Ethernet Management Port has been properly configured it can be connected to an
Ethernet network or directly to an Ethernet Network Interface Card (NIC) of a PC for
management purposes.
Depending on the device being attached to the ENET port, a straight or cross over Ethernet cable
may be required. Table 20 provides the pin outs for this interface. Some general guidelines for
using a straight vs. a cross cable are detailed below:
Connections Requiring a Straight Cable
Connections to the Ethernet port of a router
Connections to an Ethernet switch port
Connections to an Ethernet hub port
Connections Requiring a Cross Cable
Connections being made directly to the Ethernet NIC of a PC
Connections to the Uplink/Cross port of a switch or Hub
Table 20. ENET Management Port Pin Outs
ENET Management Port (RJ-45)
Pin #
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TX_P
TX_N
RX_P
Not Used
Not Used
RX_N
Not Used
Not Used
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14.2 Routing Setup

In addition to the automatic routing that is setup between the local and remote radios, static IP
routes can also be added to the Management Interface Router.
The IDU also contains the ability to propagate route information out of the Ethernet Management
Interface using RIP II. By default the RIP updates are not propagated out of the Ethernet
Management Interface. However, the radio can be configured to override the default and allow
RIP updates to be propagated.
The following subsections describe how to add, delete, and view static route entries as well as
and enable/disable RIP update broadcast from the Ethernet Management Interface.
14.2.1 Adding Routes to the Management Interface
To add a static IP route to the Ethernet Management Port interface, use the following steps:
1) Select option 2, Routing Setup from the CMI Main menu.
The Routing Setup
Figure 49. Routing Setup Window

2) Select option 2, Add Fixed Route Entry. The Add Fixed Route Entry window (Figure
50) is displayed.
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Figure 50. Add Fixed Route Entry Window

3) Select option 1, Destination IP Address. Type in the desired IP address or destination
network and press the Enter key.
4) Select option 2, IP Mask. Type the subnet mask, associated with the Destination IP
Address parameter, and press the Enter key.
5) Select option 3, Gateway IP Address. Type in the gateway address for the route and
6) Select the [Add] option. The routing table for the management interface will be
updated.
14.2.2 Viewing Management Interface Routes
All routes assigned to the Management Interface can be viewed using the following steps:
1) Select option 2, Routing Setup from the CMI Main menu.
The Routing Setup
2) Select option 1, View Fixed Route Table. The View Fixed Routes window (Figure
51) is displayed.
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Figure 51. View Fixed Routes Window

3) Each route is assigned an Entry number in the route table. This Entry number is used
when deleting routes from the route table. If all routes cannot be displayed on the
current CMI window, the [pgUp] and [pgDown] parameters can be used to scroll
through the route table.
14.2.3 Deleting Routes from the Management Interface
If a route entry needs to be deleted from the Management Interface route table, the following
steps can be used:
1) Select option 2, Routing Setup from the CMI Main menu. The Routing Setup
2) Select option 3, Delete Fixed Route Entry. The Delete Fixed Route Entry window
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Figure 52. Delete Fixed Route Entry Window

3) Select option 1, Entry Number to remove. Type in the entry number of the route
being deleted and press the Enter key. This entry number can be obtained from the
View Fixed Routes window of the CMI.
4) Select the [Delete] option or press the D shortcut key. The route entry will be
removed from the routing table.
14.3 Enabling and Disabling RIP Updates on the Ethernet Management Interface
The following procedure can be used to enable or disable RIP updates.
1) From the Main Menu of the CMI select option 2 Routing Setup.
2) From the Routing Setup window select option 4 Management Ethernet RIP: and
3) Using the space bar, toggle until the enable or disable option is displayed, and then
4) Next, select [Apply] changes and press the Enter key for the configuration to be
updated.
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14.4 Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) Port Configuration & Pin Outs

The Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) port allows a connection to the AIM-34 system, for
management and configuration purposes, through an external dialup modem.
The PPP interface configuration consists of assigning a PPP Host IP address and a PPP Remote
IP address. These parameters are described in detail below:
Management PPP Host IP Address This is the address being assigned to the IDU PPP
interface. When a remote connection to the PPP port is established the CMI can be
accessed by Telnetting to this IP address.
Management PPP Remote IP Address This is the address that will be automatically
assigned to the management stations upon making the connection to the radio. This IP
address must be on the same subnet as the Management PPP Host IP address for proper
communications to occur.
The PPP port of the IDU comes pre-configured from the factory using the following private IP
addresses:
Management PPP Host IP Address 172.16.30.1
Management PPP Remote IP Address 172.16.30.2
The factory default PPP IP addresses can be changed by accessing the CMI , or via SNMP.
The following steps can be utilized to configure the PPP port using the CMI:
1) Select option 1, System Configuration from the CMI Main menu. The System
Configuration window displayed.
2) Select option 5, Management PPP Interface Configuration. The Management PPP
Interface Configuration window (Figure 53) is displayed.
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Figure 53. Management PPP Interface Configuration Window

3) Select option 1, Management PPP Host IP Address. Type the desired Host IP
Address for the PPP connection and press the Enter key.
4) Select option 2, Management PPP Remote IP Address. Type a desired Remote IP
Address for the PPP port and press the Enter key.
5) Select the [Apply changes] option.
6) The PPP Port will now be capable of establishing a PPP connection. The port status
section of the Management PPP Interface Configuration window displays the port
settings. The baud rate, data bits, parity, and stop bits parameters are fixed values.
The external modem being connected to the PPP port must use these connection
parameters for a valid connection to be established.
Table 21. PPP Port Pinouts
RJ-45 (PPP Connection)
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2
3
4
5
6
7
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PPP_DSR
PPP_CD
PPP_DTR
Ground
PPP_RXD
PPP_TXD
PPP_CTS
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15 DETAILED UIB OVERVIEW AND CONFIGURATION

INFORMATION
This section provides detailed UIB information including LED descriptions, configuration
instructions, performance monitoring and interface pin outs.
15.1 Initial UIB Configuration Procedures
When UIBs are installed or individual UIB tributaries are enabled or disabled the total aggregate
data rate of the radio link is changed. This aggregate data rate must fit into the user specified RF
channel bandwidth before the configuration can be activated.
This initial configuration of UIBs is performed through the CMI. The CMI offers two options for
the configuration of UIBs. The first option is the Desired Configuration and the second is the
Active Configuration. These two options are explained in detail below:
Desired Configuration The Desired Configuration allows the user to perform an offline
or virtual configuration of the UIB and radio parameters. This allows the user to configure
all UIB and radio parameters and apply all of the changes to the radio terminal at one time.
The active configuration will remain unaffected until the desired configuration is
completed and the user has activated all changes.
Active Configuration The active configuration allows the user to view radio status
information and make changes to the radio and UIB configurations that do not affect the
RF channel bandwidth or aggregate data rate of the radio.
Examples of these changes include setting RF transmitter powers, setting PDH tributary
line codes, changing 10/100 BT Bridge UIB interface speeds.
15.1.1 Desired Configuration Procedure
The Desired Configuration steps must be performed when installing new UIBs and are listed
below:
1) With the IDU powered down, insert UIBs into the desired IDU slot.
Note : For ease of configuration UIBs should be inserted into the same slot on both local and
remote radios.
2) Power on the IDU.
3) Establish a connection to the CMI using the steps outlined in section 9.1 Connecting to
the Console Port or by establishing a Telnet session to the PPP or Ethernet Management
ports.
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4) After logging into the CMI, select option 1 System Configuration from the Main Menu.
5) From the System Configuration menu select option 1 Radio Link and Desired
Configuration. The following screen will be displayed.
6) Select option 1 Configure Maximum Channel Bandwidth and use the space bar to
select the 7, 14, or 28 MHz option. Then press the Enter key.
7) Next select a slot number to configure and press the Enter key. Use the spacebar to select
the UIB type that is being enabled in that particular slot and press the Enter key again.
Perform this step for all slots being configured, then select [Apply changes] or press the
A key.
8) If the Link Configuration Status displays Valid Link Configuration <Desired>
proceed with the next step of this procedure.
If it displays Unpacked Frame Slot Assignment select option 6 UIB Tributary Desired
Configuration and press Enter. Select option 5 Repack AMUX Frame Slot
Assignments and use the spacebar to toggle to the Repack Now option then press Enter.
Select [Apply changes] or press the A key. Then select [Back] or press the B key to
return to the UIB Desired Configuration screen.
9) From the UIB Desired Configuration screen select the [Next] option. The Radio Link
Desired Configuration window will be displayed.
10) Input the desired Link ID and ODU Channel then select [Apply changes] or press the
A key.
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11) Select option 4 Activate Link Configuration. Confirm the configuration activation by
selecting option 2 Yes. The radio terminal should now be properly configured. The
above procedure must be performed on both ends of the radio link. This configuration
will now become the Active Link Configuration.
12) The Active Link Configuration can then be accessed by selecting option 1 System
Configuration, from the Main Menu of the CMI and then selecting option 2 Radio Link
and UIB Active Configuration.
Detailed active UIB configurations are outline in the following subsections for each UIB type.
15.2 4xE1, 120 UIB
This UIB consist of four E1 tributaries. Each individual tributary utilizes a 120 RJ-45 interface.
The pin outs for this UIB are shown in Table 22.
Table 22. 4xE1, 120
UIB Pin Out
Tributary 1 - 4
Pin #
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Signal Name
RT
RR
Not Used
TT
TR
Not Used
Ground
Ground
15.3 4xE1, 75
UIB
This UIB consist of four E1 tributaries. Each tributary contains two 75 MID 1.2/2.3
connectors. One connector is used for transmit and is labeled TX. The other connector is used for
receive and is labeled RX. The UIB label provides a number for each of the four tributaries.
Table 23 gives further information on how each tributary is to be connected to external
equipment.
Table 23. 4xE1, 75
UIB Pin Outs
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Tributary #
1-4
Connector
Signal Description
RX
Data is transmitted from this connector out to an external

device
Data is received from an external device on this connector
TX
15.4 E3, 75 UIB

This UIB contains one E3 tributary and utilizes two 75 BNC female connectors to connect to
external equipment. One connector is used for transmit and is labeled TX, the other connector is
used for receive and is labeled RX. Table 24 provides the signal descriptions of the E3 interface.
Table 24. E3, 75
UIB Pin Outs and Signal Description
Tributary
#
Connector
Signal Description
TX
Data is received from an external device on this

connector
device
1
RX
15.5 E2, 75 UIB

This UIB contains one E2 tributary and utilizes two 75 BNC female connectors to connect to
external equipment. One connector is used for transmit and is labeled TX, the other connector is
used for receive and is labeled RX. Table 25 provides the signal descriptions of the E2 interface.
Table 25. E2, 75
UIB Pin Outs and Signal Description
Tributary #
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102
Data is received from an external device on this

connector
device
TX
1
RX
15.6 10/100BT Ethernet Bridge UIB Overview

The AIM-34 10/100BT Bridge UIB provides Ethernet connectivity for various data applications.
The flexibility of the AIM-34 allows 10/100BT bridge UIBs to be mixed with PDH UIBs such as
E1 and E3 interfaces.
The Ethernet data rate or throughput of the 10/100BT Bridge UIB is dependant on the RF
channel bandwidth, the number of PDH tributaries enabled, and the speed/duplex settings of the
UIB interface. Table 26 depicts some of the more common 10/100BT and PDH interface
combinations along with the approximate throughput data rate available to the 10/100BT bridge
UIB.
Table 26. 10/100BT Bridge UIB Example Configurations vs. Throughput
RF
Channel
Bandwidth
UIB Type
Slot 1
UIB Type
Slot 2
UIB Type
Slot 3
UIB Type
Slot 4
2xE1
Throughput per
10/100BT Bridge
UIB
>8 Mbit/s
>4 Mbit/s
10/100BT
10/100BT
14
10/100BT
10/100BT
10/100BT
10/100BT
4xE1
-
>8 Mbit/s
>8 Mbit/s
>16 Mbit/s
10/100BT
10/100BT
10/100BT
10/100BT
10/100BT
4xE1
10/100BT
10/100BT
10/100BT
-
4xE1
4xE1
10/100BT
10/100BT
-
4xE1
4xE1
4xE1
10/100BT
-
>8 Mbit/s
>8 Mbit/s
>8 Mbit/s
>8 Mbit/s
>34Mbit/s
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If a radio link is configured for a 7 MHz RF channel and a single 10/100BT Bridge is the only
one enabled, all available throughput is allocated to that UIB. If two E1 tributaries are enabled
then the Ethernet UIB throughput will be reduced to accommodate the additional PDH data
while still operating in the 7 MHz channel. In this configuration throughput is first allocated to
the PDH interfaces and all remaining bandwidth is assigned to the 10/100BT Bridge UIB. If
more than one 10/100BT Bridge is enabled then the remaining data rate will be divided equally
between the two.
15.6.1 10/100BT Bridge UIB LED Descriptions and Interface Pin Outs
This UIB consist of one 10/100BaseT Ethernet port that utilizes an RJ-45 connector. The pin
outs for this interface are shown in Table 27.
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Table 27. 10/100BT UIB LED Description and Pin Outs
RJ-45
Female
Pin #
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Signal
Name
RX+
RXTX+
Not Used
Not Used
TXNot Used
Not Used
15.6.2 Interface Cabling Requirements

The 10/100BT Bridge interface operates like a switch, therefore if the UIB interface is being
connected to another network switch or hub then an Ethernet cross over cable is required. If
connecting it directly to a PC then an Ethernet straight cable will be required.
Cable pin outs for Ethernet straight and crossover cables are detailed below:
Crossover Cable
Straight Through Cable
RJ-45 PIN RJ-45 PIN
RJ-45 PIN RJ-45 PIN
1 Rx+
3 Tx+
1 Tx+
1 Rc+
2 Rc-
6 Tx-
2 Tx-
2 Rc-
3 Tx+
1 Rc+
3 Rc+
3 Tx+
6 Tx-
2 Rc-
6 Rc-
6 Tx-
15.6.3 Detailed 10/100BT UIB Configuration

The following steps should be utilized to configure the 10/100BT bridge UIB:
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1) Establish a connection to the CMI using the steps outlined in section 9.1 Connecting to
the Console Port or by establishing a Telnet session to the PPP or Ethernet Management
ports.
2) After logging into the CMI, select option 1 System Configuration from the Main Menu.
3) From the System Configuration menu select option 2 Radio Link and UIB Active
Configuration. Various radio link status information will be displayed. Select the [Next]
option or press the N key. Select [Next] option or press N key again.
4) Select option 1 UIB Tributary Active Configuration.
5) Select the slot number of the UIB being configured. The following screen will be
displayed for the 10/100BT Bridge UIB.
The configurable parameters displayed on this screen are described in detail below:
Speed/Duplex This parameter determines the interface speed and duplex setting of the
10/100BT Bridge UIB. The following options are available for this parameter:
[Auto] This is the default mode of operation and allows the UIB interface to
auto-negotiate the speed and duplex with the external network device it is
attached to. The external network device must also be set to auto-negotiate for this
feature to operate properly.
[10/half] This mode forces the UIB interface into 10 BaseT half duplex mode of
operation.
[10/full] This mode forces the UIB interface into 10 BaseT full duplex mode of
operation.
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[100/half] This mode forces the UIB interface into 100 BaseT half duplex mode
of operation.
[100/full] This mode forces the UIB interface into 100 BaseT full duplex mode
of operation.
Flow Control This parameter is used to turn 802.3x flow control on or off or to allow
flow control to be automatically negotiated. [Auto] is the default value for this parameter.
6) To access detailed status information for the current tributary select [Status] or press the
S key. The following screen will be displayed.
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16 USER ACCOUNT ADMINISTRATION
16.1 Security Access Levels

Each time the CMI is accessed locally through the console port, or remotely via Telnet, the user
is required to enter a valid user name and password before access to the CMI is granted.
When a new user name and password is configured into the system, a security access level can
be assigned. Users may select from one of the following three levels of security for each of the
configured users:
Administrator Users that have been assigned an administrator level of access are
allowed unrestricted access to all radio configuration and operation menus, windows, and
parameters.
Maintenance This level of access allows users to access a majority of the radio
configuration menus, windows, and parameters. Items not accessible by a maintenance
level user include SNMP community string configuration, user name and password
creation, and MIB browser functionality through the CMI.
View-only The View-only level user has limited access to the radio system. In addition
to the restrictions placed on the Maintenance level of access, the View-only user is not
able to perform any configuration or maintenance actions, or perform any action that has
the potential to affect live traffic.
16.2 Factory Default User Name and Password
The AIM-34 radio system ships from the factory with a default user name and password. The
default user has Administrator level privileges. A new Administrator level user name and
password should be created to avoid unauthorized access to the radio terminal. Once a new
Administrator level user has been created, the factory default user should be deleted from the
system.
To log into the CMI of a new system the following factory default user name and password
should be used:
User Name: admin
Password: password
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16.3 Changing Passwords

The following steps can be used to change the password for an existing user account:
1) Log into the CMI using the Login and current Password of the account that needs to
be changed.
2) From the Main Menu of the CMI select option 12 Account Administration
3) Next, select option 1 Change Password from the Account Administration menu.
4) From the Change Password screen the following parameters must be configured.
Current Password: Enter the password for the current login user name.
Desired Password: Enter in the new password being assigned to the current login user
name.
Enter Desired Twice: Re-enter the new password for confirmation purposes.
5) After the above parameters have been completed select the [Change] option or press the
C key to change the password for the current user.
16.4 Viewing the User Database
A list of all currently configured user login names and their levels of security access can be
viewed using the following steps:
1) Log into the CMI.
2) From the Main Menu of the CMI select option 12 Account Administration.
3) Next, select option 2 View User Database. A list of user accounts is shown.
16.5 Adding New User Names and Passwords
New users or login accounts can be created using the following steps:
1) Log into the CMI using an Administrator level Login and Password. Maintenance
and Viewer level users are not allowed to administer new accounts.
3) Next, select option 3 Add A User.
4) From the Add User Account screen the following parameters must be configured:
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User Name: Enter a user name for the account. The user name will be required at the
Login: prompt when accessing the CMI, and is also case sensitive.
User Password: Enter in a password for the new account. The password must be
between 8 and 40 characters in length and may contain any combination of letters and
numbers. The password is not case sensitive.
Security Level: Select the appropriate security level for the new account. The choices
are Administrator, Maintenance, and View-only.
5) After configuring the above parameters select [Add] or press the A key for the new
account to be created.
16.6 Removing User Accounts
User accounts can be removed from the database by performing the following steps:
1) Log into the CMI using an Administrator level Login and Password. Maintenance
and Viewer level users are not allowed to delete user accounts.
3) Next, select option 4 Remove A User.
4) At the Remove User Account screen select option 1 User Name and press the Enter
key. Enter in the user name for the account being deleted and press the Enter key.
5) Select the [Delete] option and press Enter or press the D key as a shortcut. The
specified user will then be deleted from the database.
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17 SNMP CONFIGURATION
Each AIM-34 radio terminal contains an SNMP agent. Access to the agent is established using
the IP address assigned to the Ethernet Management Port or to the PPP interface. The following
subsections describe the steps used to add, delete, and view SNMP configurations:
17.1 SNMP Setup
The AIM-34 supports SNMPv2 and SNMPv3 versions. Before SNMP communication to the
radio can be established various parameters need to be configured. These parameters are
configured using the SNMP Configuration window, shown in Figure 54, of the CMI. Listed
below is a definition of each parameter available in the SNMP Configuration window:
Change SNMPV3 Initial MD5 Password This is the MD5 password field. This
parameter is only required if SNMPv3 authentication is being used.
Change SNMPV3 Initial SHA Password This is the SNMP Secure Hash Algorithm
(SHA) password used for authentication of SNMPv3, and is not required when using
SNMPv2.
Restricts SNMPv2 and TELNET to TGTADDR This parameter is used to restrict
incoming SNMP request and Telnet sessions to the IP addresses specified in the list of
SNMP managers. If this parameter is set to [True] then incoming SNMP or Telnet
sessions to the radio will only be allowed if the IP address of the requestor is listed as a
defined manager. When set to [False] all external SNMP and Telnet request will be
allowed. However, even when set to [False] users are still required to provide the correct
SNMP community strings or CMI login/password to gain access to the radio.
SNMP Security Model: Provides the ability to select the SNMPv2 or SNMPv3 security
models. If SNMPv3 is selected then the MD5 and SHA passwords must also be
configured and a reboot of the radio terminal is required for the new settings to take
place.
Read Community String: A read community string is used to authenticate an incoming
GET request from an SNMP management station. This item is used to configure the
SNMP read community string and should be set to match the read community string used
by the SNMP management station.
Write Community String: A write community string is used to authenticate incoming
SET request from an SNMP management station. This menu item is used to configure
the SNMP write community string and should also be set to match the write community
string used by the SNMP management station.
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Figure 54. SNMP Configuration Window

The following steps can be utilized to configure these parameters:
1) Select option 3, SNMP Setup option from the CMI Main menu.
2) Select option 1, SNMP Configuration. The SNMP Configuration window is
displayed.
3) Select option 4, SNMP Security Model. Use the Spacebar to toggle through the
various security model options. When the desired security model is shown, press the
Enter key.
4) Select option 5, Read Community String. Type the desired value and press the
Enter key again.
5) Select option 6, Write Community String. Type the desired value and press the
Enter key again.
6) Select the [Apply changes] option. The configured values will now become active.
All SNMP set and get request will need to use these read and write community strings
to access the SNMP agent.
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17.2 Viewing SNMP Manager Configurations

The View SNMP Manager Configuration window of the CMI allows each of the SNMP
Manager configurations to be viewed. Listed below is a definition of the parameters displayed
on the View SNMP Manage Configuration window:
Entry Each SNMP configuration is assigned an entry number. This entry number can
be used on the Delete SNMP Manager window to remove the entry from the system.
IP Address The IP addresses of the SNMP management stations are displayed in this
column. These are the IP addresses that traps will be forwarded to if the Forward Traps
option is set to True.
Forward Traps This column displays whether traps are enabled for that particular
entries IP address. A true value means that traps are enabled for that manager, and a false
value means that traps are disabled.
Figure 55. View SNMP Manager Configuration Window

17.3 Adding SNMP Manager Configurations
SNMP Configurations can be added to the radio terminal using the Add SNMP Manager
window, shown in Figure 56, of the CMI. Listed below is a definition of each parameter found
on the ADD SNMP Manager window:
Manager IP Address This is the IP address of the management station where traps will
be sent.
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Forward Traps To This Manager This parameter can be toggled to either True or
False. When True is selected, traps generated by the AIM-34 SNMP agent will be sent to
the management station specified by the Manager IP Address parameter.
Figure 56. Add SNMP Manager Window

The following steps can be used to configure a new Manager IP Address and allow traps to be
forwarded:
1) Select option 3, SNMP Setup option from the CMI Main menu. The SNMP Setup
2) Select option 3, Add SNMP Manager. The Add SNMP Manager window (Figure
56) is displayed.
3) Select option 1, Manager IP Address. Type in the IP address of a valid SNMP
management station and press the Enter key.
4) Select option 2, Forward Traps To This Manager. Press the Spacebar to toggle
the False or True option. Selecting True will enable SNMP traps. Selecting False will
disable SNMP traps. Once the desired option is selected, press the Enter key.
5) Select the [Add] option or press the A shortcut key. The new configuration will
become active.
17.4 Delete SNMP Manager

The Delete SNMP Manger window of the CMI can be used to remove an SNMP configuration
Entry from the database. To delete an SNMP entry from the use the following steps:
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1) Select option 3, SNMP Setup from the CMI Main menu. The SNMP Setup window
is displayed.
2) Select option 4, Delete SNMP Manager. The Delete SNMP Manager window
Figure 57. Delete SNMP Manager Window

3) Select option 1, Entry number to remove.
4) Type in the Entry Number of the entry manager being deleted, and press the
Enter key. This information can be obtained from the View SNMP Manager
Configuration window of the CMI.
5) Select the [Delete] option, or press the D key. The SNMP Manager configuration
will be deleted from the system.
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18 SYSTEM REBOOT OPTIONS
The radio terminal can be rebooted from the CMI using the following steps:
1) Select option 8, System Reboot Options from the CMI Main menu. The System Reboot
Option window (Figure 58) is displayed.
Figure 58. System Reboot Option Window

2) Press the Enter key.
3) Select the spacebar key to display the ResetNow option. Press the Enter key.
4) Select the [Apply changes] option. The system will begin to reboot.
If the reset option is applied from a Telnet session to the CMI, the session will
be dropped. To regain access to the unit, wait for a short period of time and
establish a new Telnet session. The system will require the user to log in after
the reboot is complete.
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19 USING THE ALARM & DIGITAL IN PORTS
19.1 Alarm Interface Port Description and Pin Outs

The Alarm Interface Port contains 5 dry contact relays that can be mapped to the various
Summary Status Alarms that are capable of being generated by the AIM-34 terminal. When a
Summary Alarm is generated the relay the alarm is mapped to will de-energize providing a
change in the state of the relay. Each alarm relay allows external wiring to be connected to a
common pin and a Normally Open (N/O) or Normally Closed (N/C) pin to meet the needs of the
input to externally connected devices.
For connections to external alarm monitoring devices refer to Table 28 for pin out information.
Table 28. Alarm Out Port Pin Outs
Alarm Out (HDDB-15)
Pin #
Signal Name
Alarm_1_COM
Alarm_1_NO
Alarm_1_NC
Alarm_2_COM
Alarm_2_NO
Alarm_2_NC
Alarm_3_COM
Alarm_3_NO
Alarm_3_NC
10
Alarm_4_COM
11
Alarm_4_NO
12
Alarm_4_NC
13
Alarm_5_COM
14
Alarm_5_NO
15
Alarm_5_NC
The N/O and N/C naming conventions for the relay pin outs reflect the normal
operating state where all relays are energized by software at power up. When
alarms are detected or the system is powered down the alarm relays will be
asserted.
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19.2 Digital IN Port Description and Pin Outs

The Digital IN Port contains 5 TTL logic inputs that can be used to monitor alarms from external
site monitoring devices such as open door, back up battery status, and environmental alarms.
These alarm inputs are user definable through the CMI or through SNMP.
For connection to external Digital IN input devices refer to the pin outs listed in Table 29.
Table 29. Digital IN Port Pin Outs
Digital IN (HDDB-15)
Pin #
Signal Name
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
FP_INPUT_1
FP_INPUT_2
FP_INPUT_3
FP_INPUT_4
10
FP_INPUT_5
11
Ground
12
Ground
13
Reserved
14
5 VDC
15
5 VDC
19.3 Controlling Alarm Out Relays and Viewing the Digital IN Status
Each of the five alarm relay outputs can be controlled using the External Alarm and Alarm Status
window, shown in Figure 59, of the CMI. This window also provides the status of the five TTL
inputs.
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Figure 59. External Alarm and Alarm Relay Status Window

The following steps can be used to view the Digital IN alarm status and energize or de-energize
the Alarm Port relays.
1) Select option 4, System Alarms and Status from the Main menu of the CMI, and press
the Enter key.
2) Highlight the External Alarm and Alarm Relay Status option and press the Enter key.
The External Alarm and Alarm Relay Status window (Figure 59) is displayed.
Each of the TTL input statuses are labeled Digital Input 1-5. If a 1 is displayed that
input is sensing an external input.
3) Each Alarm Relay can be controlled by highlighting the desired Alarm Output, and
pressing the Enter key. Use the Space Bar to toggle the True or False option. True
means the relay will be energized, and selecting false will de-energize the relay.
4) Highlight the [Apply changes] option and press the Enter key. The new settings will
become active.
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20 ORDERWIRE OVERVIEW AND PIN OUTS
20.1 Synchronous Order Wire (SOW)

The SOW provides an RS-422 64Kb/s point-to-point connection between the SOW ports of the
local and remote radio terminals. No Configuration of this interface is required. As long as the
radio link is up between the local and remote radios the SOW will be operational. The pin outs
for this connection are shown in Table 30.
Table 30. Synchronous Order Wire (SOW) (RJ-45) Pin Outs
Synchronous Order Wire (SOW) (RJ-45)
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Pin #
Signal Name
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
SOW_TXC+ (CLOCK)
SOW_TXC- (CLOCK)
SOW_TXD+ (DATA)
SOW_TXD- (DATA)
SOW_RXC+ (CLOCK)
SOW_RXC- (CLOCK)
SOW_RXD+ (DATA)
SOW_RXD- (DATA)
20.2 Asynchronous Order Wire (ASOW)

The ASOW provides a 9600-baud RS-232 point-to-point connection between the ASOW ports of
the local and remote radio terminals. No configuration of this interface is required. As long as
the radio link is up between the local and remote radios the ASOW will be operational. The pin
outs for this connection are shown in Table 31.
Table 31. Asynchronous Order Wire (ASOW) (RJ-11) Pin Outs
Asynchronous Order Wire (ASOW) (RJ-11)
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Signal Name
1
2
3
4
5
6
Not Used
RXD (RX DATA)
TXD (TX DATA)
Not Used
Ground
Not Used
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20.3 Voice Order Wire (VOW)

The VOW provides a single voice channel between the local and remote radio systems. This
VOW connection requires the use of an external handset supplied as an option by Fresnel. When
an external handset has been connected to each end of an operational radio link, on site personnel
will be able to communicate with each other.
The pin outs for the VOW are shown in Table 32.
Table 32. Voice Order Wire (VOW) Pin Outs
Voice Order Wire (VOW) (RJ-11)
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Signal Name
1
2
3
4
5
6
VOW_Call_In
MIC +
EAR +
EAR MIC Ground
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21 SETTING THE SYSTEM DATE & TIME
The system date and time is used to stamp alarms in the event log with information pertaining to
when the alarm occurred. This provides useful information when evaluating the event log on
systems that have intermittent alarms. The system date and time can be configured manually or
it can be configured to periodically synchronize the clock to an external timeserver. This feature
is also referred to as the Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP). In order for the timeserver
feature to work, the Ethernet Management Port must be connected to a network or to the Internet
where a valid timeserver can be reached.
21.1 Manual Configuration of the System Date & Time
If the Ethernet Management Port is not connected to a network or a valid timeserver is not
accessible, the system date and time can be configured manually using the following steps:
The System
2) Select option 7, System Date And Time menu. The System Date And Time window
Figure 60. System Date And Time Window

3) Select option 3, Manual Time Set. The Manual Time Set window is displayed as
shown in Figure 61.
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Figure 61. Manual Time Set Window
4) Configure each of the individual date and time settings by highlighting the desired
parameter and pressing the Enter key. Enter the desired value and press the Enter
key.
5) After configuring each of the date and time parameters, select option 7, Submit
Manual Time Set. When the SetNow option is displayed press the Enter key.
6) Select the [Apply changes] option. The new configuration will become active.
21.2 Using a Network Time Server
The system date and time can be configured to automatically synchronize with an SNTP time
server, using the following steps:
2) Select option 7, System Date And Time.
displayed.
3) Select option 1, Timezone Setup.
displayed.
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The System Date And Time window is
The Time Zone Setup window (Figure 62) is
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Figure 62. Time Zone Setup Window
4) Configure each of the parameters to match the Time Zone of the location where the radio
is being installed.
5) Select option 6, Submit Time Zone Information. Select the SetNow option.
6) Select the [Apply changes] option.
7) Exit the Time Zone Setup window by selecting the [Back] option. The System Date And
Time window is displayed.
8) Select option 2, SNTP Service Setup. The SNTP Service Setup window (Figure 63) is
displayed.
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Figure 63. SNTP Service Setup Window
9) Select option 1, SNTP Enable. Press the Spacebar to toggle true or false and press the
Enter key. The true option will enable the SNTP Client, and the false option will disable
the SNTP Client.
10) Select option 2, Time Server IP Address. Type in the IP address of a valid SNTP
timeserver and press the Enter key.
11) Select option 3, Time Server Refresh Rate. Enter in the desired refresh rate, in seconds,
that the clock will update and press the Enter key.
12) Select the [Apply changes] option. If the timeserver is accessible from the ENET
Management Port of the AIM-34 radio, the date and time will be automatically
configured. The system will begin polling the timeserver located at the specified Time
Server IP Address, at the interval specified by the Time Server Refresh Rate.
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22 SYSTEM IDENTIFICATION
Descriptive information about the radio terminal can be stored into the system configuration of
the radio terminal. This information is used to identify the system to a user when the radio
terminal is accessed remotely for management purposes. This information is also used for SNMP
identification of the radio SNMP agent.
The following steps can be used to enter system identification information into the radio
configuration:
The System
2) Select option 8, System Identification. The System Identification window, shown in

Figure 64, is displayed.
Figure 64. System Identification Window
3) Select option 1, sysName. Type in a desired name and press the Enter key.
4) Select option 2, sysContact. Type in the name of the system contact and press the
Enter key.
5) Select option 3, sysLocation. Type in the location of the radio system and press the
Enter key.
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6) Select the [Apply changes] option. The system identification information will be
stored in the radio configuration.
When configuring these parameters through the CMI, the settings

configured for equivalent variables in the SNMP agent will be
overwritten.
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23 PERFORMING SOFTWARE UPGRADES
Each AIM-34 radio terminal contains various software components that can be remotely
upgraded from the CMI. The software components are broken down into three separate
categories. These three categories and the software components contained within each category
are listed below:
IDU Software Components
Database Bank A
Database Bank B
AIM-34 AMUX Bank A
AIM-34 AMUX Bank B
AIM-34 CMUX Bank A
AIM-34 CMUX Bank B
AIM-34 IDU Processor Bank A
AIM-34 IDU Processor Bank B
AIM-34 HSFPGA Bank A
AIM-34 HSFPGA Bank B
ODU Software Components
AIM-34 ODU Processor Bank A

AIM-34 ODU Processor Bank B
AIM-34 ODU Config Bank A
AIM-34 ODU Config Bank B
AIM-34 ODU PLD Bank A
AIM-34 ODU PLD Bank B
UIB Drivers
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E1UIB120
E1UIB75
E1UIBEmpty
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23.1 IDU and ODU Software Download Procedure

The following procedure can be used to download AIM-34 IDU and ODU software components:
1) Select option 7, Software Upgrade from the CMI Main menu. The Software Upgrade
Figure 65. Software Upgrade Window

2) Select option 1, Software Download. The Software Download window (Figure 66) is
displayed.
Figure 66. Software Download Window
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3) Select option 1, File Type To Download. Select the file type to be downloaded and
press the Enter key again.
4) Select option 2, TFTP Server IP Address. Type in the IP address of the TFTP server
where the software upgrade resides and press the Enter key.
5) Select option 3, Filename To Download. Type in the name of the file being
downloaded from the TFTP server and press the Enter key.
6) Select option 4, Initiate Download. Use the Spacebar to toggle the true parameter and
7) Select the [Apply changes] option. The system will establish a session with the TFTP
server and download the specified software.
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24 MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING
24.1 IDU Summary Fault LEDs

Summary alarms are the first alarm level. These alarms are available as LEDs on the front panel
(see Figure 67). In addition to the front panel LED indications, theses alarms are also viewable
through the CMI, or through SNMP where detailed information about the alarm is given. These
LEDs offer bi-color indications. For example, the Cable Summary of open or short is red,
and normal is green. Red always indicates fault, and green always indicates normal. When all
LEDs are OFF it indicates that no power is being applied to the IDU.
Figure 67. Front Panel LED Indications

24.1.1 (ENET) Ethernet Management Port Summary LED
This LED provides the Link Integrity status of the Ethernet Management Port. When the LED is
green the Ethernet management port is connected to a network device or PC. The LED remains
off when no network connection is detected. However, this LED may flicker occasionally even
when a cable is not connected. This is because the radio is still attempting to ARP the timeserver
and/or the default gateway.
24.1.2 (CBL) Cable Summary LED
The presence of this alarm indicates open or short circuit conditions in the IFL coaxial cable. In
the event of an open circuit condition, the power supply to the ODU is reduced to a low level,
such as 5VDC. In the event of a short circuit condition, the current flow is limited to prevent
damage to equipment. The table below provides a list of the parameters monitored by the CBL
summary alarm:
MIB Variable Name
cmuxCableShortFault
cmuxCableOpenFault
cmuxCableTooLongFault
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IFL cable short
IFL cable open
IFL cable exceeds maximum length
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24.1.3 (IDU) Indoor Unit Summary LED

Any hard fault indication from within the IDU that implies an internal hardware fault will
generate this alarm. The table below provides a list of the parameters monitored by the IDU
summary alarm:
MIB Variable Name
Description
iduPeerChannelFault
Comm fault on the PEER channel.
cmuxRecPllLockFault
IDU cable multiplexor PLL lock fault.
iduSoftwareFault
IDU software fault detected in active bank.
processorInitStatus
Failure of the self-test performed during boot up.
uibIdentificationFault
UIB was not properly identified.
uibDriverProgrammingFault
Driver could not be loaded to the UIB card.
24.1.4 (ODU) Outdoor Unit Summary LED

This alarm indicates a fault from within the ODU that implies an internal hardware failure. The
table below provides a list of the parameters monitored by the ODU summary alarm:
MIB Variable Name
Description
ifSynthFault
IF synthesizer fault.
rxSynthFault
Receive synthesizer fault.
txSynthFault
Transmit synthesizer fault.
oduIduCableFault
IFL cable fault condition.
oduTelemetryFault
Telemetry fault on IFL coaxial cable.
powerFault
ODU power supply fault.
oduTemperatureFault
ODU temperature reading below -40 C or above +70 C.
oduFlagProblemsSummary
Non-Critical fault of an internal ODU module.
oduFlagPreWarningSummary
Pre warning of non-critical fault of an internal ODU module.
24.1.5 (Link) Radio Link Summary LED

Conditions afflicting the radio link quality will trigger this alarm. The LINK LED indicates a
problem in the user traffic path. A red LINK LED would indicate a failure of communications
on the receive portion of the radio link. The table below provides a list of the parameters
monitored by the LINK summary alarm:
MIB Variable Name
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cableSummaryFault
IFL cable faults.
amuxFrameSyncFault
Continuous loss of AMUX synchronization.
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MIB Variable Name
Description of Alarm
berFault
BER below user defined threshold.
rxSignalLevelFault
Receive signal level below user defined value.
fecSyncFault
Forward Error Correction sync fault.
demodFault
Loss of receive clock into the ODU demodulator.
iduTelemetryFault
IDU to ODU telemetry link fault.
diagnosticState
Initiated when system loop backs are performed.
rfMuteStatus
Transmitter Muted.
txModulationTest
Transmitter placed in modulation test mode.
txContinuousWave
Transmitter has been placed into CW mode.
cmuxRxPllLockFault
ODU cablemux receive PLL lock fault.
cmuxTxPllLockFault
ODU cablemux transmit PLL lock fault.
aggregateLoopback
An internal loopback is ongoing, therefore there is no link.
24.1.6 Status LED Fault Cause Matrix

Table 33 lists the various LED indications and provides a recommendation for corrective action.
Table 33. LED Indications, Status and Fault Causes
ENET
LED Conditions
CBL
IDU
ODU
Link
Status
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off/G
Factory Default
Unconfigured
Off
Normal Operation
Normal Operation
when the Ethernet
Management Port is
not connected to a
network
No Power Applied
Off/G
Potential hardware
fault from within the
ODU
Off/G
Potential hardware
fault from within the
IDU
Off/G
Link Down Alarm
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All LEDs will remain off until power is applied
to the IDU and the On/Off switch has been turned
on. Check to make sure the DC power being
supplied to the unit meets the input voltage
specifications.
This indication normally means that the link is
unconfigured and is at the factory default
settings.
None
If the Ethernet Management port is connected to
a network, or workstation and the ENET
summary LED remains off, make sure the proper
cable is being used to connect to the network.
A hard fault indication from within the ODU that
would imply an internal hardware fault. Such
alarms could include Synthesizer/PLO lock alarm
etc. This alarm normally causes the link alarm to
turn red.
A hard fault indication from within the IDU. This
alarm can be caused by faulty UIBs, IDU PSU
alarms, boot test failures, etc. This alarm will also
cause the link alarm to turn red.
When this LED is red with no other summary
alarms present the link between the local and
remote radio is in a non-operational state. The
various items that can cause the link alarm are
high link BER, low RSL, misaligned antennas.
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LED Conditions
CBL
IDU
ODU
ENET
Off/G
Link
Status
Cable Alarm Present
Fault Cause
A cable open or cable short alarm is present on
the IFL coaxial cable that interconnects the IDU
and ODU. This alarm can be caused by faulty
terminations of the IFL connectors, a damaged
IFL cable, or water intrusion into the IFL cable or
connectors. Use an Ohm meter to troubleshoot
the cable open or short.
24.1.7 Viewing the Status of the LEDs Using the CMI

The status of the front panel LEDs can be viewed from the Alarm LED Status window of the
CMI. The following steps can be used to access the Alarm LED Status window:
1) Select option 4, System Alarms and Status from the CMI Main menu. The System
Alarms and Status window (Figure 68) is displayed.
Figure 68. System Alarms and Status

2) Select option 2, Alarm LED Status. The Alarm LED Status window (Figure 69) is
displayed with the status of each LED.
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Figure 69. Alarm LED Status Window

24.2 Viewing the System Activity Log
All system alarms and events are logged into the radio terminal and can be viewed by
maintenance personnel. These events are viewable by accessing the Activity Log window,
shown in Figure 70, of the CMI. The following information is tracked and displayed by the
Event Log window.
Entry This is a reference number assigned to the event in the log
Time This parameter displays the time that the event occurred. If the system date and
time has been configured, each event in the log will be time stamped accordingly. If the
system date and time is not configured when the event occurs, the event will be stamped
with the system uptime value, which is displayed in 100ths of seconds.
[Clear Log] Selection of this parameter will clear the event log of all events.
[pgUp] The ability to scroll up the event log is provided by this feature.
[pgDown] The ability to scroll down the event log is provided by this feature.
1) Select option 4, System Alarms and Status from the CMI Main menu. The System
Alarms and Status window is displayed.
2) Select option 4, Activity Log. The Activity Log window (Figure 70) is displayed.
All system activities can be viewed from this window.
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Figure 70. Activity Log Window

24.3 Diagnostic System Loopbacks
Various loopback options are available to aid in the troubleshooting process. These loopbacks
can be used in conjunction with an external Bit Error Rate Test (BERT) set to verify the
performance characteristics at specific points throughout the radio system. Figure 71 provides a
graphical representation of the available system loopbacks. Table 34 provides a detailed
description of the loopbacks shown in Figure 71.
Figure 71. IDU and ODU Loopbacks

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Table 34. Loopbacks and Descriptions

Loopback #
Loopback Name
IDU Cable Local Loop back
IDU Cable Remote Loop back
ODU Cable Local Loop back
ODU Aggregate Local Loop back
ODU Aggregate Remote Loop back
Description
All local UIB tributary inputs are looped back to the local
UIB tributary outputs at the CMUX. Success of this
loopback proves the functionality of the following radio link
components:
Local UIBs, Local IDU
All local UIB tributary inputs are looped back to the remote
UIB tributary outputs at the CMUX. Success of this
loopback proves the functionality of the following radio link
components:
Local IFL, Local ODU, Remote ODU, Remote IFL, Remote
IDU, Remote UIBs
tributary outputs. Success of this loopback proves the
functionality of the following radio link components:
Local UIBs, Local IDU, Local IFL, Local ODU CMUX.
UIB tributary outputs. Success of this loopback proves the
functionality of the following radio link components:
Local UIBs, Local IDU, Local IFL
All remote UIB tributary inputs are looped back to the
remote UIB tributary outputs. Success of this loopback
proves the functionality of the following radio link
components:
Remote UIBs, Remote IDU, Remote IFL, Remote ODU,
Radio Path and Antennas
24.3.1 Enabling and Disabling System Loopbacks

All system loopbacks can be enabled or disabled by following the steps below:
1) Select option 6, Diagnostics from the CMI Main menu. The Diagnostics window is
displayed.
2) Select option 1, ODU and IDU Loopbacks. The Loopbacks window (Figure 72) is
displayed.
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Figure 72. Loopbacks Window

3) Select the desired loopback option. Use the Spacebar to toggle the true or false
option and press the Enter key.
4) Select option 8, Loopback Timer. Type in the number of seconds to run the loopback
for and press the Enter key.
5) Select the [Apply changes] option. The selected loopback will be initiated for the
specified period of time. The Loopback Timer Counter will display the number of
remaining seconds before the loopback will expire.
24.4 Performance Monitoring Capabilities
Several performance-monitoring capabilities are available that provide information on the radio
link quality of service. Selecting the Performance Monitoring option from the CMI Main menu
displays the Performance Monitoring window to allow access to these features.
24.4.1 Radio Performance Monitoring
The ability to select G.821 or G.826 statistics is made available by selecting the Radio
Performance Monitoring menu of the CMI. These menu options are explained in further detail in
the following sections.
24.4.1.1 Viewing G.821 Statistics
The G.821 statistics provide performance information based on the monitoring of the aggregate
data traffic. Use the following steps to access the G.821 Statistics counters:
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1) Select option 5, Performance Monitoring from the CMI Main menu.

Performance Monitoring window (Figure 73) is displayed.
The
Figure 73. Performance Monitoring Window

2) Select option 1, Radio Performance Monitoring. The Radio Performance Monitoring
window is displayed (Figure 74).
Figure 74. Radio Performance Monitoring Window

3) Select option 1, G821 Statistics. The G821 Statistics window (Figure 75) is displayed.
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Figure 75. G.821 Statistics

4) The statistics can be reset by selecting option 1, Reset Current G.821 Statistics option.
Select the ResetNow option.
5) Select the [Apply changes] option. The statistics counters will be reset.
24.4.1.2 Viewing G.826 Statistics
The G.826 statistics provide performance information based on the monitoring of the aggregate
data traffic. Use the following steps to access the G.826 Statistics counters:
1) Select option 5, Performance Monitoring from the CMI Main menu.
Performance Monitoring window is displayed.
The
2) Select option Radio Performance Monitoring. The Radio Performance Monitoring

3) Select option 2, G826 Statistics option. The G826 Statistics window (Figure 76) is
displayed.
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Figure 76. G.826 Statistics

4) The statistics can be reset by selecting option1, Reset Current G.826 Statistics. Select
the ResetNow option.
5) Select the [Apply changes] option. The statistic counters will be reset.
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APPENDIX A SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS

7 GHz
8 GHz
13 GHz
15GHz
17 GHz
18 GHz
23 GHz
26 GHz
38 GHz
Frequency Range
7.1 7.7
7.7 8.5
12.75 13.25
14.4
15.35
17.3 17.7
17.7-19.7
21.2 23.6
24.5 26.5
37.0 39.5
ITU-R Frequency
Plan
F.385-6
F.386-6
F.497-6
F.636-3
F.595-6
F.637-3
F.748-3
F.749-1
Channel Spacing
7, 14, 28 MHz (13.75, 27.5 MHz at 18GHz)

10 ppm
Frequency Stability
TX Power Output
+26 dBm
+26 dBm
+21 dBm
+21 dBm
+23 dBm
+21 dBm
+23 dBm
+23 dBm
+19 dBm
+26 dBm
+26 dBm
30 dB
30 dB
40 dB
40 dB
40 dB
40 dB
50 dB
50 dB
50 dB
-76.5 dBm
(std Power)
TX Power Output
(high power)
TX Adjustment Range
Residual B.E.R.
1x10-11 (below 34Mbps) 1x10-12 (34Mbps)
RX Overload for
1x10-6 BER.
-15 dBm
RX Sensitivity for
1x10-6 BER
7MHz B/W
-82.0 dBm
-81.0 dBm
-81.0 dBm
-81.0 dBm
-81.0 dBm
-80.0 dBm
-80.5 dBm
-79.0 dBm
14MHz B/W
-79.0 dBm
-78.0 dBm
-78.0 dBm
-78.0 dBm
-77.0 dBm
-77.5 dBm
-76.0 dBm
-73.5dBm
28MHz B/W
-76.0 dBm
-75.0 dBm
-75.0 dBm
-75.0 dBm
-74.0 dBm
-74.5 dBm
-73.0 dBm
-70.5 dBm
Antenna Sizes
30cm - 120cm available with integral ODU mount in most frequency bands. Other sizes available on request.
PDH CAPACITIES:
1 to 4 x 4E1 (4 to 16 x 2.048 Mbps)
1 to 4 x 1E2 (1 to 4 x 8.448Mbps)
1 x 1E3 (34.368Mbps)
Any combination of PDH and Ethernet data rates to 34
Mbps
ETHERNET CAPACITIES:
1 to 4 x 10.100BTX Ethernet
8.4 Mb throughput in 7 MHz B/W
17 Mb throughput in 14 MHz B/W
34 Mb throughput in 28 MHz B/W
Any combination of PDH and Ethernet data rates to 34
Mbps
PHYSICAL INTERFACES:
E1 75 Unbalanced coax
E1 120 Balanced - RJ45
E2 75 Unbalanced BNC
E3 75 Unbalanced - BNC
10/100BaseT Ethernet RJ45
NETWORK MANAGEMENT:
Embedded SNMP; standard, Ethernet,
enterprise and private MIBs, Telnet,
TFTP over Ethernet, PPP over RS232
Console (CMI)
AUXILIARY CHANNELS:
Engineering Orderwire
300 3400 Hz
Asynchronous Data Channel
RS232, 9600 Baud
Synchronous Data Channel
RS-422, 64 Kbps
EXTERNAL ALARM I/O:
Five form C relay outputs
Five TTL inputs
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POWER REQUIREMENTS:
Input Voltage: 19.2 to 72 VDC
Consumption: 45 55 watts*
*depending on UIB configuration
IDU TO ODU INTERFACE:
One 50 coaxial cable
Distance: up to 300 meters
Connector: N type
REGULATORY
1995/5/EC R&TTE Directive
ENVIRONMENTAL:
Temperature Range:
ODU:
-33oC to +60oC (EN 300 019, Class 4.1)
IDU/RIU: -10oC to +55oC (EN 300 019, Class 3.2)
Humidity:
ODU:
All-weather operation
IDU/RIU: up to 95%, non-condensing
Altitude:
IDU, RIU and ODU: Up to 4,500 meters
MECHANICAL:
Dimensions: (H x W x D)
ODU:
292 x 292x 127mm
11.5 x 11.5 x 5
IDU/RIU: 45 x 445 x 254 mm
1.75 x 17.5 x 10 (1RU 19 Rack)
Weight:
ODU:
5.2 Kg (11.4 lbs)
IDU/RIU: 2.5 kg (5.5 lbs)
Specifications subject to change without notice.
Fresnel Wireless Systems, Ltd. reserves the right to change
features and specifications without notice or obligation.
AIM-34 is a trademark of Fresnel Wireless Systems, Ltd.. All
other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. All
rights reserved.
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APPENDIX B COMMISSIONING CHECKLIST

This checklist can be used throughout the installation process and during the commissioning of
the radio link to help ensure the link has been installed correctly. Place a check mark in the
appropriate Site A or Site B box next to each item in the table once it has been inspected. Refer
to the detailed installation procedures contained in each installation phase for more information.
Table 35. Commissioning Checklist
Installation Item
Site Check Boxes

Site A
Site B
Phase 1 IFL Cable Installation & Termination

Cable properly installed with necessary support if required
N-type connectors properly terminated
Phase 2 IDU & UIB Installation
IDU properly installed in rack
Appropriate UIBs installed in the IDU
Proper AC or DC ground selected on all coaxial type UIBs
Phase 3 Antenna Installation
Anti seize applied to pole mounting bracket hardware
Radome drain hole oriented in the proper direction
Gasket in place on blindmate interface
Lubrication applied to blindmate interface gasket
Antenna feed oriented for proper polarization (if applicable)
Phase 4 ODU Installation
Proper frequency band installed at each site
Proper ODU polarization selected
Securing Clasp properly locked into position
Weather seal applied to IFL connector at ODU interface
Phase 5 Initial Configuration
TX Power Set to level called out in the link budget
Transmitter Mute is set to OFF
Proper transmit channel is set
Link ID configured correctly
Phase 6 Antenna Alignment
AGC voltage is peaked for maximum reading
Antenna azimuth and elevation hardware is secured and
torqued to manufacturers specifications
CMI displays receive signal level within +/- 4dBm of
calculated level
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Optional Installation Items
Site Check Boxes

Site A
Site B
Ethernet Management Port Configuration

Ethernet Management Port IP Address
Ethernet Management Port Subnet Mask
Ethernet Management Port Gateway Address
PPP Port Configuration
Management PPP Host IP Address
Management PPP Client IP Address
SNMP Configuration
SNMP Manager IP Address
Traps Enabled
Proper community strings selected
Proper SNMP Version Selected
Security Configuration
Desired User Name Configured
Desired Password Configured
Appropriate Level of Access Assigned to User
System Time & Date Configuration
Manual or Automatic SNTP Time and Date Configured
Properly
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APPENDIX C ODU CHANNEL PLAN OUTLINE

This appendix provides a complete list of Outdoor Units (ODUs) available for use with the AIM34 radio system. The channel # and associated center frequency for each specific ODU band is
also provided. Table 36 through Table 44 define 7, 8, 13, 15, 17, 18, 23, 26, and 38 GHz ODU
configurations.
Table 36. 7 GHz ODU Configurations
7 GHz, 154 MHz T/R Spacing, ITU-R 385-6, Annex 1, +26 dBm
Band
Part Number
TX Frequency Range
RX Frequency Range
Tuning Step
Size (MHZ)
1L
27-0101-AF1L
7,428 7,512
7,582 7,666
1.75
2L
27-0101-AF2L
7,484 7,568
7,638 7,722
1.75
1H
27-0101-AF1H
7,582 7,666
7,428 7,512
1.75
2H
27-0101-AF2H
7,638 7,722
7,484 7,568
1.75
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1L
27-0102-AG1L
7,114 7,205
7,275 7,366
1.75
2L
27-0102-AG2L
7,184 7,275
7,345 7,436
1.75
1H
27-0102-AG1H
7,275 7,366
7,114 7,205
1.75
2H
27-0102-AG2H
7,345 7,436
7,184 7,275
1.75

3L
27-0103-AG3L
7,414 7,505
7,575 7,666
1.75
4L
27-0103-AG4L
7,484 7,575
7,645 7,736
1.75
3H
27-0103-AG3H
7,575 7,666
7,414 7,505
1.75
4H
27-0103-AG4H
7,645 7,736
7,484 7,575
1.75

3L
27-0103-AG5L
7,239 7,330
7,400 7,491
1.75
4L
27-0103-AG5L
7,309 7,400
7,470 7,561
1.75
3H
27-0103-AG6H
7,400 7,491
7,239 7,330
1.75
4H
27-0103-AG6H
7,470 7,561
7,309 7,400
1.75
3L
27-0103-AG7L
7,539 7,630
7,700 7,791
1.75
4L
27-0103-AG7L
7,609 7,700
7,770 7,861
1.75
3H
27-0103-AG8H
7,700 7,791
7,539 7,630
1.75
4H
27-0103-AG8H
7,770 7,861
7,609 7,700
1.75
1L
27-0104-AH1L
7,428 7,540
7,673 7,785
1.75
2L
27-0104-AH2L
7,540 7,652
7,785 7,897
1.75
1H
27-0104-AH1H
7,673 7,785
7,428 7,540
1.75
2H
27-0104-AH2H
7,785 7,897
7,540 7,652
1.75
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8 GHz, 119/126 MHz T/R Spacing, ITU-R 386-6, Annex 3, +26 dBm
Band
Part Number
TX Frequency Range
RX Frequency Range
Tuning Step
Size (MHZ)
1L
27-0105-BA1L
8,279 8,335
8,398 8,454
1.75
2L
27-0105-BA2L
8,321 8,377
8,440 8,496
1.75
1H
27-0105-BA1H
8,398 8,454
8,279 8,335
1.75
2H
27-0105-BA2H
8,440 8,496
8,321 8,377
1.75
1L
27-0107-BE1L
8,196 8,283
8,347 8,434
11.662
2L
27-0107-BE2L
8,266 8,353
8,417 8,504
11.662
1H
27-0107-BE1H
8,347 8,434
8,196 8,283
11.662
2H
27-0107-BE2H
8,417 8,504
8,266 8,353
11.662
8 GHz, 151.614 MHz T/R Spacing, ITU-R 386-6, +21 dBm
8 GHz, 311.32 MHz T/R Spacing, ITU-R 386-6, Annex 1, +26 dBm
1L
27-0106-BC1L
7,733 7,852
8,045 8,163
29.65
2L
27-0106-BC2L
7,852 7,970
8,163 8,281
29.65
1H
27-0106-BC1H
8,045 8,163
7,733 7,852
29.65
2H
27-0106-BC2H
8,163 8,281
7,852 7,970
29.65

Band
Part Number
TX Frequency Range
RX Frequency Range
Tuning Step
Size (MHZ)
1L
27-0108-CI1L
12,751 12,863
13,017 13,129
1.75
2L
27-0108-CI2L
12,863 12,975
13,129 13,241
1.75
1H
27-0108-CI1H
13,017 13,129
12,751 12,863
1.75
2H
27-0108-CI2H
13,129 13,241
12,863 12,975
1.75
1L
27-0108-CI1L-HP
12,751 12,863
13,017 13,129
1.75
2L
27-0108-CI2L-HP
12,863 12,975
13,129 13,241
1.75
1H
27-0108-CI1H-HP
13,017 13,129
12,751 12,863
1.75
2H
27-0108-CI2H-HP
13,129 13,241
12,863 12,975
1.75
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15 GHz, 315 MHz T/R Spacing, +21 dBm
Band
Part Number
TX Frequency Range
RX Frequency Range
Tuning Step
Size (MHZ)
1L
27-0110-EJ1L
14,628 14,788
14,943 15,103
1.75
2L
27-0110-EJ2L
14,768 14,928
15,083 15,243
1.75
1H
27-0110-EJ1H
14,943 15,103
14,628 14,788
1.75
2H
27-0110-EJ2H
15,083 15,243
14,768 14,928
1.75
1L
27-0110-EJ1L-HP
14,628 14,788
14,943 15,103
1.75
2L
27-0110-EJ2L-HP
14,768 14,928
15,083 15,243
1.75
1H
27-0110-EJ1H-HP
14,943 15,103
14,628 14,788
1.75
2H
27-0110-EJ2H-HP
15,083 15,243
14,768 14,928
1.75

1L
2L
3L
4L
1H
2H
3H
4H
27-0111-EL1L
27-0111-EL2L
27-0111-EL3L
27-0111-EL4L
27-0111-EL1H
27-0111-EL2H
27-0111-EL3H
27-0111-EL4H
14,501 14,620
14,606 14,725
14,697 14,830
14,809 14,928
14,921 15,040
15,026 15,145
15,117 15,250
15,229 15,348
14,921 15,040
15,026 15,145
15,117 15,250
15,229 15,348
14,501 14,620
14,606 14,725
14,697 14,830
14,809 14,928
1.75
1.75
1.75
1.75
1.75
1.75
1.75
1.75

1L
27-0111-EL1L-HP
14,501 14,620
14,921 15,040
1.75
2L
27-0111-EL2L-HP
14,606 14,725
15,026 15,145
1.75
3L
27-0111-EL3L-HP
14,697 14,830
15,117 15,250
1.75
4L
27-0111-EL4L-HP
14,809 14,928
15,229 15,348
1.75
1H
27-0111-EL1H-HP
14,921 15,040
14,501 14,620
1.75
2H
27-0111-EL2H-HP
15,026 15,145
14,606 14,725
1.75
3H
27-0111-EL3H-HP
15,117 15,250
14,697 14,830
1.75
4H
27-0111-EL4H-HP
15,229 15,348
14,809 14,928
1.75

1L
27-0112-EM1L
14,403 14,522
14,893 15,012
1.75
2L
27-0112-EM2L
14,515 14,634
15,005 15,124
1.75
3L
27-0112-EM3L
14,627 14,746
15,117 15,236
1.75
4L
27-0112-EM4L
14,739 14,858
15,229 15,348
1.75
1H
27-0112-EM1H
14,893 15,012
14,403 14,522
1.75
2H
27-0112-EM2H
15,005 15,124
14,515 14,634
1.75
3H
27-0112-EM3H
15,117 15,236
14,627 14,746
1.75
4H
27-0112-EM4H
15,229 15,348
14,739 14,858
1.75

1L
27-0112-EM1L-HP
14,403 14,522
14,893 15,012
1.75
2L
27-0112-EM2L-HP
14,515 14,634
15,005 15,124
1.75
3L
27-0112-EM3L-HP
14,627 14,746
15,117 15,236
1.75
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4L
27-0112-EM4L-HP
14,739 14,858
15,229 15,348
1.75
1H
27-0112-EM1H-HP
14,893 15,012
14,403 14,522
1.75
2H
27-0112-EM2H-HP
15,005 15,124
14,515 14,634
1.75
3H
27-0112-EM3H-HP
15,117 15,236
14,627 14,746
1.75
4H
27-0112-EM4H-HP
15,229 15,348
14,739 14,858
1.75

1L
27-0113-EN1L
1H
27-0113-EN1H
14,501 14,697
15,145 15,341
1.75
15,145 15,341
14,501 14,697
1.75

1L
27-0113-EN1L-HP
14,501 14,697
15,145 15,341
1.75
1H
27-0113-EN1H-HP
15,145 15,341
14,501 14,697
1.75
15 GHz, 728 MHz T/R Spacing, BAPT 211 ZV 018/15 GHZ, +21 dBm
1L
27-0114-EO1L
14,501 14,620
15,229 15,348
1.75
1H
27-0114-EO1H
15,229 15,348
14,501 14,620
1.75
15 GHz, 728 MHz T/R Spacing, BAPT 211 ZV 018/15 GHZ, +26 dBm
1L
27-0114-EO1L-HP
14,501 14,620
15,229 15,348
1.75
1H
27-0114-EO1H-HP
15,229 15,348
14,501 14,620
1.75

Band
Part Number
TX Frequency Range
RX Frequency Range
Tuning Step
Size (MHZ)
1L
27-0125-MX1L
17,346 17,386
17,576 17,616
8.0
2L
27-0125-MX2L
17,423 17,463
17,653 17,693
8.0
1H
27-0125-MX1H
17,576 17,616
17,346 17,386
8.0
2H
27-0125-MX2H
17,653 17,693
17,423 17,463
8.0

Band
Part Number
TX Frequency Range
RX Frequency Range
Tuning Step
Size (MHZ)
1L
27-0115-FB1L
18,580 18,640
18,700 18,760
2.5
2L
27-0115-FB2L
18,640 18,700
18,760 18,820
2.5
1H
27-0115-FB1H
18,700 18,760
18,580 18,640
2.5
2H
27-0115-FB2H
18,760 18,820
18,640 18,700
2.5

1L
27-0116-FK1L
18,580 18,755
18,920 19,095
2.5
2L
27-0116-FK2L
18,700 18,925
19,040 19,265
2.5
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1H
27-0116-FK1H
18,920 19,095
18,580 18,755
2.5
2H
27-0116-FK2H
19,040 19,265
18,700 18,925
2.5

1L
27-0117-FQ1L
17,706 18,223
18,716 19,233
6.875
2L
27-0117-FQ2L
18,167 18,684
19,177 19,694
6.875
1H
27-0117-FQ1H
18,716 19,233
17,706 18,223
6.875
2H
27-0117-FQ2H
19,177 19,694
18,167 18,684
6.875

1L
27-0118-FP1L
17,713 18,071
19,328 19,686
6.875
1H
27-0118-FP2H
19,328 19,686
17,713 18,071
6.875

Band
Part Number
TX Frequency Range
RX Frequency Range
Tuning Step
Size (MHZ)
1L
27-0119-GS1L
22,002 22,590
23,010 23,598
1.75
1H
27-0119-GS1H
23,010 23,598
22,002 22,590
1.75
1L
27-0120-GR1L
21,200 21,800
22,400 23,000
2.5
2L
27-0120-GR2L
21,800 22,400
23,000 23,600
2.5
1H
27-0120-GR1H
22,400 23,000
21,200 21,800
2.5
2H
27-0120-GR2H
23,000 23,600
21,800 22,400
2.5

1L
27-0121-GV1L
21,224 21,784
22,456 23,016
1.75
2L
27-0121-GV2L
21,784 22,344
23,016 23,576
1.75
1H
27-0121-GV1H
22,456 23,016
21,224 21,784
1.75
2H
27-0121-GV2H
23,016 23,576
21,784 22,344
1.75

Band
Part Number
TX Frequency Range
RX Frequency Range
Tuning Step
Size (MHZ)
1L
27-0122-IS1L
24,549 24,997
25,557 26,005
1.75
2L
27-0122-IS2L
24,997 25,445
26,005 26,453
1.75
1H
27-0122-IS1H
25,557 26,005
24,549 24,997
1.75
2H
27-0122-1S2H
26,005 26,453
24,997 25,445
1.75
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Band
Part Number
TX Frequency Range
RX Frequency Range
Tuning Step
Size (MHZ)
1L
27-0123-LW1L
37,058 37,618
38,318 38,878
1.75
2L
27-0123-LW2L
37,618 38,178
38,878 39,438
1.75
1H
27-0123-LW1H
38,318 38,878
37,058 37,618
1.75
2H
27-0123-LW2H
38,878 39,438
37,618 38,178
1.75
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APPENDIX D EQUIPMENT GROUNDING
Every radio installation site has unique grounding and lightning

protection requirements. These unique requirements warrant the proper
design and installation of the grounding infrastructure by trained
professionals that are familiar with local regulations and grounding
practices. Improper design can result in damage to equipment and
injury to personnel.
The information provided in this appendix establishes general
grounding and lightening protection practices used during the
installation of the AIM-34 radio terminal. Additional sources of
grounding and lightening protection information are referenced at the
end of this appendix.
It is imperative to start off this section by noting that the AIM-34 radio system must be properly
connected to an earth ground. Proper grounding improves the overall safety of the site
installation, as well as helping to prevent damage to the radio equipment, and other contents in
the building, due to lightning or other EMP (Electromagnetic Pulse) strikes. Without the radio
system being properly grounded, each component in the system (IDU, IFL coax cable, ODU,
etc.) could be at a different voltage potential, and when a strike occurs, the strike energy will take
the path of least resistance to ground. As this surge of energy tries to make its way to earth
ground, it may use some of the radio circuitry as a path, causing damage to the equipment if the
equipment is not properly grounded.
When considering ground systems for the AIM-34 radio, the planner must ensure availability of
a suitable earth ground, and in turn the installer must ensure that the three major components in
the system (IDU, ODU, coax IFL cable) are adequately grounded during the installation process.
While it is outside the scope of this manual to document every installation scenario, it provides
guidance to the installer to ensure that proper precautions have been taken to provide an adequate
ground.
Figure D-1 below depicts a typical AIM-34 radio installation, showing the grounding plan for
each element (IDU, ODU, IFL cable) in the system. Note that each element in the system is
connected to a common ground system. A common ground point is important as it keeps the
elements in the system at the same potential, hence a lower risk of EMP or lightning surge
current flowing through the element as it tries to find the shortest path to ground.
When installing coax cables and ground cables, care should be taken to ensure the shortest
possible distance between elements is used, and that cables are cut to length, and neatly secured.
Coiling of excess cable lengths on the protected side of the system should be avoided, as this acts
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as an air-wound transformer and can couple magnetic energy from a nearby strike back into the
protected equipment.
Figure D-1, Typical AIM-34 Installation showing all ground locations
Equipment damaged by lightning or other EMP strikes is not covered

under warranty.
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Outdoor Unit/Antenna System the ODU/Antenna system typically is mounted on a tower,

wall mounted pole, or rooftop tripod/sled mount structure. First and foremost, the mounting
structure (tower, tripod, pole, etc.) must be connected to an earth ground through a low
inductance conductor. Copper straps are preferred to heavy gauge wire because of their low
inductance and larger surface area. Tower mounted installations will almost always have a good
ground system in place. Wall mounts and tripod/sled mounts are items that are typically an
afterthought when constructing a building, and in turn the rooftop earth ground may not be as
readily available or noticeable. When installing a rooftop or wall mounted system, the planner
and/or installer must ensure that the building ground provides the path of least resistance to earth
ground. Typically the building engineer or property owner should be consulted for locating the
best earth ground. If the plan calls for using a water pipe (used in conjunction with the building
HVAC system) for earth ground, it should be free of PVC fittings or rubber insulating
gaskets/couplings. Ensure that there is continuity all the way down the pipe to earth ground. It is
recommended that the mounting structure also includes lightning rod protection, and the
ODU/Antenna should never be installed at a point higher on the structure than the lightning rod.
Refer to Figure D-2. The AIM-34 ODU contains a ground stud near the N type (IFL cable)
connector. A crimp lug (not supplied with the radio) should be secured to one end of the ground
wire. It is recommended that a #6 AWG or heavier be used. Secure the ground wire lug to the
ODU, and secure the other end of the ground wire to the mounting structure.
Figure D-2, AIM-34 ODU Ground Stud Location

IFL Coaxial Cable Proper grounding of the IFL cable from the ODU to the IDU must also be
considered when planning and/or installing the radio system. The shortest possible cable distance
between ODU and IDU should be planned. For maintenance purposes, a small service loop (it
can also act as a drip loop) should be used at the ODU. It is highly recommended that excess
cable be cut and properly terminated instead of coiled and wrapped around the mounting
structure.
In areas that are prone to lightning strikes, the use of an in-line coaxial cable lightning or surge
arrestor is recommended. These can be provided by Fresnel, or sourced locally. For lightning
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arrestors that are sourced locally, care should be used to procure one that meets the following
minimum criteria:
Frequency Range
Impedance
I/O Connectors
DC Pass Thru Voltage
Insertion Loss
Turn-On Voltage
VSWR
0 100 MHz
50 unbalanced
N Type Female
>60 VDC (the IFL cable supplies 48 VDC from the IDU to the ODU.
DC Blocked arrestors cannot be used.
<0.5 dB
Must be above 60 VDC, see DC Pass Thru above
1.1:1 or better
Installation of the surge arrestor typically means cutting the coax cable at the outside entry point
of the building, terminating the cable with the appropriate N type connectors, and connecting the
cables to the surge arrestor. A final connection from the surge arrestor to earth ground completes
the installation.
Figure D-3, Typical in-line coaxial cable lightning arrestor
In installations where extremely long cable runs are

used, and in areas with extremely high lightning or
EMP activity, it may also be prudent to use a cable
grounding kit. One grounding kit should be used at the
top of the tower, at the bottom of the tower, and every
200 feet (60m) where applicable. Additionally, a
grounding kit should be used at the entrance of the
building. The outer jacket of the cable is cut back,
exposing the shield of the cable. The grounding kit is
bonded to the shield, and weather-sealed. The other
end of the grounding kit is then attached to the tower
Figure D-4, Typical Coax Cable
or earth ground.
Grounding Kit
Indoor Unit The IDU must also be grounded to the building ground system. Typically the IDU
is installed in a relay rack that houses other equipment such as base stations, multiplexers, etc.
The equipment rack should be connected to earth ground. For installations where the IDU is not
mounted in a rack, i.e. wall, shelf, or desk mounted, the installer must locate a suitable earth
ground, and run a heavy gauge wire or copper strap from the ground location to the IDU.
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Note Figure D-5 below. On the upper right side of the IDU is an earth ground stud.
A crimp lug (not supplied with the radio) should be secured to one end of the ground wire. It is
recommended that a #12 AWG or heavier be used. Secure the ground wire lug to the IDU, and
secure the other end of the ground wire to the relay rack or building (in the case of no relay rack
installations) earth ground.
Figure D-5, AIM-34 Indoor Unit Ground Stud Location
Additional Reference Material

ITU-T K.15
Protection of remote-feeding systems and line repeaters against lightening and
interference from neighboring electricity lines
ITU-T K.27
Bonding configurations and earthing inside a telecommunications building
ITU-T K.31
Bonding configurations and earthing of telecommunication installations inside a
subscribers building
ITU-T K.35
Bonding configurations and earthing at remote electronic sites
ITU-T K.39
Risk assessment of damages to telecommunications sites due to lightening discharges
ITU-T K.40
Protection against LEMP in telecommunications centres
IEEE Emerald Book
Powering and Grounding
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APPENDIX E - REMOTE RADIO ACCESS IP SAMPLE

CONFIGURATIONS
IP connections to the local and remote radio terminals, using SNMP or Telnet applications,
require configuration of the local and remote Ethernet Management ports. Before these
connections can be established the following items must be configured properly:
Local Radio IP Configuration
Management Ethernet IP Address
Management Ethernet IP Mask
Default Management Gateway IP Address
Remote Radio IP Configuration
PC Configuration
IP Address
Subnet Mask
Default Gateway
The remaining subsections in this appendix outline the procedures used to perform the
configuration of the above parameters.
Example IP Configuration
Table 45 provides an example IP addressing configuration that can be used in the field to
establish IP connectivity between the local and remote radio terminals.
If the AIM-34 radio terminal is being connected to a network, for remote
management or SNMP connectivity, then users should substitute the example
IP address information with a configuration designed for the network being
attached to the radio.
Table 45. Example IP Configuration
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10.0.0.130
255.255.255.192
10.0.0.129
Local PC Configuration
IP Address
10.0.0.65
Subnet Mask
255.255.255.192
Default Gateway
10.0.0.66
Connecting to the CMI (Step 1)

Before the configuration of the local radio IP parameters can take place a connection to the CMI
must be established using the console port interface of the IDU. The procedure used to connect
to the CMI is outlined in section 9.1 of this manual.
Once access to the CMI has been established the following section can be used to configure the
IP parameters.
Local Radio IP Configuration (Step 2)
Now that a connection to the CMI has been established the IP configuration for the local radio
must be setup. The following steps outline this procedure.
Ethernet Management Port Configuration
1) Select the System Configuration menu option from the Main menu of the CMI.
2) Select the Management Port Configuration. The Management Port Configuration
3) Select the Management Ethernet IP Address: parameter and press the Enter key.
Type the desired IP address followed by the Enter key. This will be the IP address
used for management of the local radio terminal. The example Management Ethernet
IP Address for the local radio is 10.0.0.66
4) Next, highlight the Management Ethernet IP Mask: parameter and press the Enter
key. Type the desired subnet mask for the Ethernet IP address followed by the Enter
key. The example Management Ethernet IP MASK for the local radio is
255.255.255.192
5) Next, highlight the Default Management Gateway IP Address: parameter and press
the Enter key. Type in the desired IP address of the default gateway and press the
Enter key. The example Default Management Gateway IP Address for the local radio
is 10.0.0.65
6) To activate the configuration, highlight the [Apply changes] option and press the
Enter key. The Ethernet port IP parameters are now configured. Select the [Main
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menu] option to return to the Main menu of the CMI and proceed with the remaining
sections of this document.
Remote Radio IP Configuration (Step 3)
Configure the remote radio IP configuration using the steps performed in the Local Radio IP
Configuration (Step 2) portion of this document. However, the addressing information on the
remote radio is different than the configuration entered into the local radio. Substitute with the
appropriate addressing information or use the information contained in the example
configuration for the remote radio.
Configure the PC IP Addressing Information (Step 4)
This configuration step may vary depending on the PC operating system being used. For the
purposes of this document the steps listed below can be used to configure the IP Address
configuration of a PC that is running Windows 2000.
1) From the Main widow of the PC select Start >Settings > Control Panel.
2) From the Control Panel window double-click the Network and Dial-up Connections
icon. The Network and Dial-up Connections window is displayed.
3) Right click the Local Area Connection icon and select Properties. The Local Area
Connection Properties window (Figure 77) is displayed.
Figure 77. Local Area Connection Properties Window
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4) Click the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) component. Once it is highlighted, click the
Properties button. The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window is displayed.
5) Select the Use the Following IP address radio button. Enter the desired IP address,
Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway being assigned to the PC. The example
configuration addresses are shown in the figure below:
Disregard the DNS portion of the configuration window. This is not
required for communication with the AIM-34 radio.
6) Click the OK button. Some operating systems may require the PC to be rebooted
before the changes will take effect.
7) Connect the Ethernet port of the PC to the ENET management port on the IDU using
a cross over Ethernet cable. The ENET Summary LED should light green if the
proper cabling is used.
8) From the PC open a command prompt (DOS) window and type in the following
command: C:\>telnet 10.0.0.66
9) A Telnet session to the local radio CMI will open if the proper configuration has been
performed.
10) To access the Remote radio type the following command: C:\>telnet 10.0.0.130
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Radio Link IP Commissioning List

This page can be printed out and used to record the IP address configuration of a radio link. This
information checklist should be filled out when requesting IP management related technical
support from Fresnel.
Local PC Configuration
IP Address
Subnet Mask
Default Gateway
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20 Orderwire Overview and Pin Outs...................................................................... 119

Management Redundant IDU Interface Configuration Window ........... 76

Table 43. 26 GHz ODU Configurations ..................................................................... 148

How to Use This Manual

Some general antenna installation guidelines are outlined in this section.

Notes, Cautions & Warnings

Symbols and Descriptions

Radio Frequency Energy Exposure Guidelines

Minimum Safe Distance (General/Non-Controlled Population Exposure)

AIM-34 Radio Type

7 GHz, +26 dBm Tx

13 GHz, +21 dBm Tx

13 GHz, +26 dBm Tx

15 GHz, +21 dBm Tx

15 GHz, +26 dBm Tx

17 GHz, +23 dBm TX

18 GHz, +21 dBm Tx

23 GHz, +23 dBm Tx

26 GHz, +23 dBm Tx

38 GHz, +19 dBm Tx

Minimum Safe Distance (Occupational/Controlled Population Exposure)

AIM-34 Radio Type

7 GHz, +26 dBm Tx

13 GHz, +21 dBm Tx

13 GHz, +26 dBm Tx

15 GHz, +21 dBm Tx

15 GHz, +26 dBm Tx

17 GHz, +23 dBm Tx

18 GHz, +21 dBm Tx

23 GHz, +23 dBm Tx

26 GHz, +23 dBm Tx

38 GHz, +19 dBm Tx

These calculations are based on the worst-case scenario of maximum

International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection,

American National Standard Institute, Standard for Safety Levels

United States Federal Communication Commission, Office of

Additional Safety Information

The installation and operation of AIM-34 equipment should only be

All output circuits are considered to comply with the SELV

AIM-34 System Overview

System Functional Description

Channel bandwidths of 7, 14 and 28MHz to accommodate transport of 4xE1 to

Field swappable UIBs that allow unparalleled flexibility and scalability.

Comprehensive diagnostic tools offering clear and unequivocal fault location

2.3.1 IDU Overview

2.3.3 ODU Overview

Table 6. Maximum Capacity of Universal Interface Board (UIB) Configurations

2.3.4 Antenna Overview

AIM-34 System Block Diagram

Reliability Outage Time Chart

Antenna Mount Recommendations

Non-Penetrating Roof Mount

Antenna Wind Loading Specifications

Coaxial Cable Cutters

PC with HyperTerminal Application

.116 in./.429 in. Hex Crimp Tool

Pin Extraction Tool

ITT Cannon (CET-C6B-2)

Crimp Tool for DC Connector Pins

Daniels Manufacturing (FT8)

Locator Die for Crimp Tool