Evolution Series User Manual Part: Maintenance

B4065 Rev. J

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The manual is divided in 5 main parts: General Installation Operation Maintenance Appendices This part gives a general overview of the Evolution Series equipment Gives the details on how to install the equipment Describes how to operate the system with emphasis on the Evolution Series Manager Gives details on maintenance of the equipment A collection of frequency plans, alarm lists, technical specifications etc.

Table of Contents
General Installation Operation Maintenance
Fault Finding Block Schematic Fault Finding Front Panel Alarm diagnostics Universal IFU Access IFU Unit Replacement IFU Replacement IFU Units SU Replacement Configuration change License Upgrade / Change Software Upgrade

Appendices

Fault Finding
These procedures describe the most common fault-situations. It is important to find the defective unit in order to minimize time consumption for fault finding and traffic downtime. This is normally done based on alarms, meter readings and looping from Evolution Manager. It is impossible to make a block schematic that covers all possible faults, therefore the following block-diagrams only cover the most common problems. Note! The fault-finding needs to be performed by skilled engineers. It is also important to have system-knowledge and skills in the use of Evolution Manager tools like looping-facilities, alarm and performance logs. Potentional problems are also related to installation of IFU-ODU/XCVR cables and connectors. Water penetration, lightening, or mechanical stress, may give IFU-ODU/XCVR cable-problems. Sometimes it is difficult to find the reason for the problem since a faulty cable, connector, power supply and different XCVR-faults are giving exactly the same alarm-picture in Evolution Manager. Normally when the link connection is lost, the alarm-information from the remote station is also lost. Check if the IFU-ODU/XCVR cable is shorted or open, by measuring the resistance on the IFU-side of the cable. It is also recommended to measure -48 V on the IFU connector as well as on the ODU/ XCVR side of the cable. Whenever unscrewing the connector on the ODU/XCVR, make sure that it is always reconnected properly and protected from water penetration, by using the rubber sleeve or vulcanizing tape.

Block Schematic Fault Finding

Block Schematic Fault Finding

Diagram 1, Fault Finding by Looping

Diagram 2, RF problems

Diagram 3, Rx level problems

Diagram 4, Nominal Rx level problems

Front Panel Alarm Diagnostics

This is a simple procedure based on Unit-front LED and alarm status. The alarm status can be monitored from the Evolution Manager, Fault page. No units in the Evolution Series equipment is intended for field repair. A faulty unit is to be replaced with a new unit according to the requirements in the "Unit replacement" chapter. Note! Check all cable connections and that all units are completely seated in the IFU Basic Frame housing before further troubleshooting is performed. A red LED indicates alarm status on the unit. A blinking red LED indicates that the speciffic unit is placed in wrong slot according to "Unit Housekeeping". Complete LED description for each unit is described in section General/System Overview/IFU Overview. The SU LED (on Universal IFU) / Management LED (on Access IFU), will in addition act as a system alarm. If one of the AUX, Plug-in, RIU or FAN units have alarm, this LED will also indicate the alarm situation. The following alarm severities will give alarm indication on the front panel: MINOR MAJOR CRITICAL For a complete alarm lists see Appendices/Alarm Lists

Universal IFU
In order to show all plug-in and AUX units 3 different IFU configurations are shown. Click on the Unit below which has red LED alarm indication. Note! The RIU has two front LEDs. Click on the LED with alarm indication. SU

Alarm Name
CONFIGURATION FAILURE

Description
Configuration of SU failed

Solution
Remove and re-insert SU in IFU Basic Frame. If alarm condition persists - replace SU unit ---------------------------------------------------

------------------------------------------------The following alarms are Ethernet alarms, only relevant when the NE is configured in; IP mode, XPAND with Ethernet mapped in E1/T1 or METRO with 2Mb/s Ethernet wayside enabled

HP-TIM / TIM-P

SDH Higher order Path Trace Identifier Mismatch (VC-4) / SONET Higher order Path Trace Identifier Mismatch (STS-3c SPE) Ethernet (ETH2 port on SU front) link loss Ethernet (ETH2 port on SU front) is forced down due to remote side link loss Signal from IFU Basic Frame to SU is squelched or defect Out OF Frame from IFU Basic Frame to SU -------------------------------------------------

Verify configuration of Trace Identifier on transmit and receive side. If conflict, verify VC-4 trail including cables and X-connections Check Ethernet cable or peripheral equipment If no Radio Link alarms on either side of the hop - check ethernet cable or peripheral equipment on remote side of the hop If no other Radio Link alarms - replace SU or IFU Basic Frame If no other Radio Link alarms - replace SU or IFU Basic Frame ---------------------------------------------------

LINK LOSS FORCED LINK LOSS

LOC OOF The following alarms are system alarms and do not indicate a faulty SU: LOST CONTACT

Communication between SU and IFU Basic Frame failed

Check for "CONFIGURATION FAILURE" alarm on the SU. Handle alarm on SU first. If this alarm is not present - unplug power cables on the current IFU Basic Frame and reconnect the cables. If alarm situation persists - replace IFU Basic Frame Check for "CONFIGURATION FAILURE" alarm on the SU. Handle alarm on SU first. If this alarm is not present - unplug power cables on the current IFU Basic Frame and reconnect the cables. If alarm situation persists - replace IFU Basic Frame Check alarms on corresponding LIUs and SU. Handle alarms on these units first. If no alarms on corresponding LIUs or SU replace IFU Basic Frame Check alarms on corresponding RIUs. Handle alarms on these units first. If no alarms on corresponding RIUs - replace RIU or IFU Basic Frame This alarm will only occur in combination with other Radio Link Alarms. Handle the other alarms first. If alarm condition persists change IFU Basic Frame Verify configuration of Trace Identifier on transmit and receive side. If configurations are matching - verify STM-1/STS-3(OC-3) trail including cables and X-connections See Evolution Manager IFU Basic Frame Path Trace

CONFIGURATION FAILURE

Configuration of IFU Basic Frame failed

AIS-INSERT

Signal from Line Interface Unit or SU to IFU Basic Frame squelched or defect (transmit direction, towards radio) Signal from RIU to IFU Basic Frame squelched or defect (receive direction, from radio) STM-1/STS3 Loss Of Frame

RX FAILURE

LOF

RS-TIM / TIM-S

Regenerator Section Trace Identifier Mismatch

PDH SYNCLOSS ALARM

PDH Loss Of Frame

This alarm will only occur in combination with other Radio Link Alarms. Handle the other alarms first. If alarm condition persists change IFU Basic Frame This alarm will only occur in combination with other Radio Link Alarms. Handle the other alarms first. If alarm condition persists - report fault situation to Nera Networks This alarm will only occur in combination with other Radio Link Alarms. Handle the other alarms first. If alarm condition persists - verify Radio Link Path delay difference between the channels

RPS SET TX MUTE FAILED

Setting of mute Tx signal on XCVR failed

RPS CHAN NOT ALIGNED

RPS receive switch failure due to no alignment

LIU Optical

Alarm Name
LOST CONTACT

Description
Communication between SU and LIU failed

Solution
Check for "CONFIGURATION FAILURE" alarm on the SU. Handle alarm on SU first. If this alarms is not present - remove and reinsert LIU in IFU Basic Frame. If alarm condition persists - replace unit Check for "CONFIGURATION FAILURE" alarm on the SU. Handle alarm on SU first. If this alarm is not present - remove and reinsert LIU in IFU Basic Frame. If alarm condition persists - replace unit Check cables and cable connectors to peripheral device. If peripheral device and cable connectors are ok - replace unit Check cables and cable connectors to peripheral device. If peripheral device and cable connectors are ok - replace unit Verify configuration of Trace Identifier on transmit and receive side. If configurations are matching - verify STM-1/OC-3 (STM-4/ OC-12) trail including cables and Xconnections. See Evolution Manager LIU Path Trace Check other Radio Link alarms. Handle alarms on these units first. If no alarms replace LIU or IFU Basic Frame Replace Optical Line Interface Unit Check the Configuration, if the STM-1/OC-3 signals are correctly mapped in the STM-4/ OC-12 frame

CONFIGURATION FAILURE

Configuration of LIU failed

LOS

Loss of input signal to LIU

LOF

STM-1/OC-3 (STM-4/OC-12) Loss Of Frame

RS-TIM / TIM-S

Regenerator Section Trace Identifier Mismatch

AIS INSERT

AIS inserted towards Line Out

LASER FAILURE LOA (STM-4/OC-12 only)

Transmit laser failed Loss of alignment

RIU

Alarm Name
LOST CONTACT

Description
Communication between SU and RIU failed

Solution
Check for "CONFIGURATION FAILURE" alarm on the SU. Handle alarm on SU first. If this alarm is not present - remove and reinsert RIU in IFU Basic Frame. If alarm condition persists - replace unit Check for "CONFIGURATION FAILURE" alarm on the SU. Handle alarm on SU first. If this alarms is not present - remove and reinsert RIU in IFU Basic Frame. If alarm condition persists - replace unit Check other Radio Link alarms - Handle these alarms first. If no other alarms - check RF input level on XCVR connected to this RIU. If RF input level ok - check antenna (re-adjust) and RF path Check other Radio Link alarms - Handle these alarms first. If no other alarms - check RF input level on XCVR connected to this RIU. If RF input level ok - check antenna (re-adjust) and RF path Check other Radio Link alarms - Handle these alarms first. If no other alarms - check RF input level on XCVR connected to this RIU. If RF input level ok - check antenna (re-adjust) and RF path Disconnect and reconnect IFU-ODU/XCVR cable. If alarm persists - check cables and connectors and -48VDC to XCVR Check if IFU Basic Frame has "CONFIGURATION FAILURE" alarm. If not replace RIU or IFU Basic Frame Disconnect and reconnect IFU-ODU/XCVR cable. If alarm persiste - check IFUODU/XCVR cable and connectors for short circuits. If cable ok, there is a defect in either RIU or XCVR - replace RIU or XCVR

CONFIGURATION FAILURE

Configuration of RIU failed

LBER

Estimated Bit Error Rate is above configured threshold

HBER

Estimated Bit Error Rate is above configured threshold

DEMOD SYNC LOSS

Demodulator is out of synchronization

XCVR LOST CONTACT

Communication from XCVR to RIU failed

TX FAILURE

Missing signal from IFU Basic Frame

XCVR POWER FAILURE

-48V to XCVR is shut down

EXT AGC AT MAX

Signal power level from XCVR to RIU is below Check IFU-ODU/XCVR cable for excessive limit loss (may be due too cable length or cable quality). If cable ok, there is a defect in RIU or XCVR - replace RIU or XCVR Signal power level from XCVR to RIU is above Defect RIU or XCVR - replace RIU or XCVR limit Signalling between RIUs for XPIC has failed Missing signal from the other RIU on the other polarization. Remove and reinsert both RIUs. If alarm situation persiste - replace one RIU at the time (start with the RIU with alarm). If alarm situation persists - replase IFU Basic Frame

ADC OVERRANGE XPIC SYNC LOSS

XCVR

Alarm Name
NEED CONFIGURATION LOST CONTACT TX LO RX LO CABLE LOF

Description
XCVR configuration is missing

Solution
Unplug and reconnect power cable. If alarm condition persists - replace XCVR

Communication between SU and XCVR failed Check cable and connectors. Check surge arrestors if mounted. Transmitter local oscillator failure Receiver local oscillator failure Signal from RIU not received properly in the XCVR Unplug and reconnect power cable. If alarm condition persists - replace XCVR Unplug and reconnect power cable. If alarm condition persists - replace XCVR Check IFU-ODU/XCVR cable for excessive loss (may be due too cable length or cable quality). If cable ok, there is a defect in RIU or XCVR - replace RIU or XCVR Disconnect and reconnect power cable. If alarm condition persists - replace XCVR Normally due to other Radio Link alarm. If no other Radio Link alarms - disconnect and reconnect power cable. If alarm condition persists - replace XCVR May be due to weather/atmospherical conditions, or antennas need re-adjustment Check voltage level on XCVR connector (40.5 to -57 VDC). If voltage level within spec. - replace XCVR

RF OUTPUT TOO LOW ATPC LOOP BROKEN

Measured RF Output level is below setting ATPC feedback signal from remote receiver failed

RF INPUT LOS POWER SUPPLY FAILURE

RF input signal level is below critical limit One or more of the secondary (internal) power sources out of order

FAN

Alarm Name
FAN ALARM

Description
Combined alarm for the 3 fans on the Fan unit. Fan speed is too low

Solution
Change FAN Unit - If alarm condition persists - change IFU Basic Frame

EOW

Alarm Name
LOST CONTACT

Description
Communication between SU and EOW unit failed

Solution
Check for "CONFIGURATION FAILURE" alarm on the SU. Handle alarm on SU first. If this alarms is not present - remove and reinsert EOW unit in IFU Basic Frame. If alarm condition persists - replace unit Check for "CONFIGURATION FAILURE" alarm on the SU. Handle alarm on SU first. If this alarm is not present - remove and reinsert EOW unit in IFU Basic Frame. If alarm condition persists - replace unit Remove and re-insert EOW unit in IFU Basic Frame. If alarm condition persists - replace unit or IFU Basic Frame

CONFIGURATION FAILURE

Configuration of EOW unit failed

OHC LINK LOSS

The internal packet channel has an error

4x64kb/s Unit

Alarm Name
LOST CONTACT

Description
Communication between SU and 64kb/s unit failed

Solution
Check for "CONFIGURATION FAILURE" alarm on the SU. Handle alarm on SU first. If this alarms is not present - remove and reinsert 4x64kb/s unit in IFU Basic Frame. If alarm condition persists - replace unit Check for "CONFIGURATION FAILURE" alarm on the SU. Handle alarm on SU first. If this alarm is not present - remove and reinsert 4x64kb/s unit in IFU Basic Frame. If alarm condition persists - replace unit Remove and re-insert 64kb/s unit in IFU Basic Frame. If alarm condition persists replace unit or IFU Basic Frame

CONFIGURATION FAILURE

Configuration of 64kb/s unit failed

OHC LINK LOSS

The internal packet channel has an error

ACU

Alarm Name
LOST CONTACT

Description
Communication between SU and the ACU failed

Solution
Check for "CONFIGURATION FAILURE" alarm on the SU. Handle alarm on SU first. If this alarm is not present - remove and reinsert ACU unit in IFU Basic Frame. If alarm condition persists - replace unit Check for "CONFIGURATION FAILURE" alarm on the SU. Handle alarm on SU first. If this alarm is not present - remove and reinsert ACU unit in IFU Basic Frame. If alarm condition persists - replace unit

CONFIGURATION FAILURE

Configuration of the ACU failed

E1/T1 Wayside Unit

Alarm Name
LOST CONTACT

Description
Communication between SU and E1/T1 Wayside unit failed

Solution
Check for "CONFIGURATION FAILURE" alarm on the SU. Handle alarm on SU first. If this alarm is not present - remove and reinsert E1/T1 Wayside unit in IFU Basic Frame. If alarm condition persists - replace unit Check for "CONFIGURATION FAILURE" alarm on the SU. Handle alarm on SU first. If this alarm is not present - remove and reinsert E1/T1 Wayside unit in IFU Basic Frame. If alarm condition persists - replace unit

CONFIGURATION FAILURE

Configuration of E1/T1 Wayside unit failed

LOS 01-02

Loss of E1/T1 input signal

Check cables and cable connectors to peripheral device. If peripheral device and cable connectors are ok - replace unit

LIU Electrical

Alarm Name
LOST CONTACT

Description
Communication between SU and LIU failed

Solution
Check for "CONFIGURATION FAILURE" alarm on the SU. Handle alarm on SU first. If this alarms is not present - remove and reinsert LIU in IFU Basic Frame. If alarm condition persists - replace unit Check for "CONFIGURATION FAILURE" alarm on the SU. Handle alarm on SU first. If this alarm is not present - remove and reinsert LIU in IFU Basic Frame. If alarm condition persists - replace unit Check cables and cable connectors to peripheral device. If peripheral device and cable connectors are ok - replace unit Check cables and cable connectors to peripheral device. If peripheral device and cable connectors are ok - replace unit Verify configuration of Trace Identifier on transmit and receive side. If configurations are matching - verify STM-1/STS-3(OC-3) trail including cables and X-connections. See Evolution Manager LIU Path Trace Check other Radio Link alarms. Handle alarms on these units first. If no alarms replace LIU or IFU Basic Frame

CONFIGURATION FAILURE

Configuration of LIU failed

LOS

Loss of input signal to LIU

LOF

STM-1/STS-3/OC-3 Loss Of Frame

RS-TIM / TIM-S

Regenerator Section Trace Identifier Mismatch

AIS INSERT

AIS inserted towards Line Out

Gigabit Ethernet Unit

Alarm Name
LOST CONTACT

Description
Communication between SU and Gigabit Ethernet unit failed

Solution
Check for "CONFIGURATION FAILURE" alarm on the SU. Handle alarm on SU first. If this alarm is not present - remove and reinsert the Gigabit Ethernet unit in IFU Basic Frame. If alarm condition persists - replace unit Check for "CONFIGURATION FAILURE" alarm on the SU. Handle alarm on SU first. If this alarm is not present - remove and reinsert the Gigabit Ethernet unit in IFU Basic Frame. If alarm condition persists - replace unit

CONFIGURATION FAILURE

Configuration of Gigabit Ethernet unit failed

VCG-[1..8] DOWN

All members of VCG is down

Check for other Radio Link alarms. If no other Radio Link alarms are present - verify VCG configuration on both sides of the connection Check for other Radio Link alarms. If no other Radio Link alarms are present - verify VCG configuration on both sides of the connection Check Ethernet cable(s) or periferal equipment If no Radio Link alarms on either side of the hop - check ethernet cable or peripheral equipment on remote side of the hop

VCG-[1..8] DEGRADED

Some members of VCG is down

ETH LINK LOSS FORCED LINK LOSS

Traffic Ethernet link down Traffic Ethernet link is forced down due to remote link loss

LIU 3xDS3/E3

Alarm Name
LOST CONTACT

Description
Communication between SU and LIU 3xDS3/ E3 unit failed

Solution
Check for "CONFIGURATION FAILURE" alarm on the SU. Handle alarm on SU first. If this alarm is not present - remove and reinsert LIU in IFU Basic Frame. If alarm condition persists - replace unit Check for "CONFIGURATION FAILURE" alarm on the SU. Handle alarm on SU first. If this alarm is not present - remove and reinsert LIU in IFU Basic Frame. If alarm condition persists - replace unit Check cables and cable connectors to peripheral device. If peripheral device and cable connectors are ok - replace unit

CONFIGURATION FAILURE

Configuration of LIU 3xDS3/E3 unit failed

LOS 01...03

Loss of 3xDS3/E3 input signal

LIU E1/T1

Alarm Name
LOST CONTACT

Description
Communication between SU and LIU unit failed

Solution
Check for "CONFIGURATION FAILURE" alarm on the SU. Handle alarm on SU first. If this alarm is not present - remove and reinsert LIU in IFU Basic Frame. If alarm condition persists - replace unit Check for "CONFIGURATION FAILURE" alarm on the SU. Handle alarm on SU first. If this alarm is not present - remove and reinsert LIU in IFU Basic Frame. If alarm condition persists - replace unit Check cables and cable connectors to peripheral device. If peripheral device and cable connectors are ok - replace unit

CONFIGURATION FAILURE

Configuration of LIU unit failed

LOS 01...25

Loss of E1/T1 input signal

Access IFU
Click on the Unit below which has red LED alarm indication. Note! The RIU has two front LEDs. Click on the LED with alarm indication.

Management

Alarm Name
CONFIGURATION FAILURE RX FAILURE

Description
Configuration of IFU Basic Frame failed Signal from RIU to IFU Basic Frame missing (receive direction)

Solution
Disconnect and reconnect the power cable. If alarm condition persists - replace unit Check alarms on corresponding RIUs. Handle alarms on these units first. If no alarms on corresponding RIUs - replace RIU or IFU Basic Frame This alarm will only occur in combination with other Radio Link Alarms. Handle the other alarms first. If alarm condition persists change IFU Basic Frame This alarm will only occur in combination with other Radio Link Alarms. Handle the other alarms first. If alarm condition persists - verify Radio Link Path delay difference between the channels This alarm will only occur in combination with other Radio Link Alarms. Handle the other alarms first. If alarm condition persists - report fault situation to Nera Networks

PDH SYNCLOSS ALARM

OOF after alignment block

NOT ALIGNED

PDH NR not aligned (only available for protection system)

RPS SET TX MUTE FAILED

Setting of mute Tx signal on XCVR failed

LOS 01...16

Loss of E1/T1 input signal

Check cables and cable connectors to peripheral device. If peripheral device and cable connectors are ok - replace unit Check bandwidth on periferal equipment Check Ethernet cable or peripheral equipment If no Radio Link alarms on either side of the hop - check ethernet cable or peripheral equipment on remote side of the hop

BW MISMATCH LINK LOSS FORCED LINK LOSS

Local and remote Ethernet BW mismatch Traffic Ethernet Link Down Traffic Ethernet link is forced down due to remote side link loss

RIU

Alarm Name
LOST CONTACT

Description
Communication between Supervisory software and RIU failed

Solution
Check for "CONFIGURATION FAILURE" alarm on the IFU Basic Frame. Handle alarm on Basic Frame first. If this alarm is not present - remove and re-insert RIU in IFU Basic Frame. If alarm condition persists replace unit Check for "CONFIGURATION FAILURE" alarm on the IFU Basic Frame. Handle alarm on Basic Frame first. If this alarm is not present - remove and re-insert RIU in IFU Basic Frame. If alarm condition persists replace unit Check other Radio Link alarms - Handle these alarms first. If no other alarms - check RF input level on ODU connected to this RIU. If RF input level ok - check antenna (readjust) and RF path Check other Radio Link alarms - Handle these alarms first. If no other alarms - check RF input level on ODU connected to this RIU. If RF input level ok - check antenna (readjust) and RF path Check other Radio Link alarms - Handle these alarms first. If no other alarms - check RF input level on ODU connected to this RIU. If RF input level ok - check antenna (readjust) and RF path Disconnect and reconnect IFU-ODU cable. If alarm persists - check cables and connectors and -48VDC to ODU Check if IFU Basic Frame has "CONFIGURATION FAILURE" alarm. If not replace RIU or IFU Basic Frame

CONFIGURATION FAILURE

Configuration of RIU failed

LBER

Estimated Bit Error Rate is above configured threshold

HBER

Estimated Bit Error Rate is above configured threshold

DEMOD SYNC LOSS

Demodulator is out of synchronization

XCVR LOST CONTACT

Communication from XCVR to RIU failed

TX FAILURE

Missing signal from IFU Basic Frame

XCVR POWER FAILURE

-48V to XCVR is shut down

Disconnect and reconnect IFU-ODU cable. If alarm persiste - check IFU-ODU cable and connectors for short circuits. If cable ok, there is a defect in either RIU or ODU - replace RIU or ODU Check IFU-ODU cable for excessive loss (may be due too cable length or cable quality) . If cable ok, there is a defect in RIU or ODU replace RIU or ODU Defect RIU or ODU - replace RIU or ODU

EXT AGC AT MAX

Signal power level from ODU to RIU is below limit

ADC OVERRANGE

Signal power level from ODU to RIU is above limit

ODU

Alarm Name
NEED CONFIGURATION LOST CONTACT TX LO RX LO CABLE LOF

Description
XCVR configuration is missing Communication between Supervisory software and XCVR failed Transmitter local oscillator failure Receiver local oscillator failure Signal from RIU not received properly in the XCVR

Solution
Unplug and reconnect power cable. If alarm condition persists - replace XCVR Check cable and connectors. Check surge arrestors if mounted. Unplug and reconnect power cable. If alarm condition persists - replace XCVR Unplug and reconnect power cable. If alarm condition persists - replace XCVR Check IFU-ODU/XCVR cable for excessive loss (may be due too cable length or cable quality). If cable ok, there is a defect in RIU or XCVR - replace RIU or XCVR Disconnect and reconnect power cable. If alarm condition persists - replace XCVR Normally due to other Radio Link alarm. If no other Radio Link alarms - disconnect and reconnect power cable. If alarm condition persists - replace XCVR

RF OUTPUT TOO LOW ATPC LOOP BROKEN

Measured RF Output level is below setting ATPC feedback signal from remote receiver failed

RF INPUT LOS POWER SUPPLY FAILURE

RF input signal level is below critical limit One or more of the secondary (internal) power sources out of order

May be due to weather/atmospherical conditions, or antennas need re-adjustment Check voltage level on XCVR connector (40.5 to -57 VDC). If voltage level within spec. - replace XCVR

FAN

Alarm Name
FAN ALARM

Description
Combined alarm for the 3 fans on the Fan unit. Fan speed is too low

Solution
Change FAN Unit - If alarm condition persists - change IFU Basic Frame

Unit Replacement
The new unit must have exactly the same unit code (Code:) as the unit to be replaced. The unit revision (Rev:) is on the format "R1A" (revision 1A). The new unit must have the same or higher digit (1) on the revision tag to be compatible with the one to be replaced. The letter (A) is not significant for interchangeability. See a typical label below:

The Supervisory Unit stores a copy of the configuration and SW for the different units. If a unit is replaced, the configuration will be automatically downloaded from the Supervisory Unit to the new unit. Note! This equipment contains components which are sensitive to "ESD" (Electro Static Discharge). It is therefore essential that whenever disassembling the equipment and/or handling PC boards, special precautions to avoid ESD are made. These precautions include personnel grounding, grounding of work bench, grounding of tools and instruments as well as transport and storage in special antistatic bags and boxes.

IFU Basic Frame Replacement

Note! When a complete IFU Basic Frame is replaced, the traffic through this IFU will be broken. 1. Unplug the power connector(s) on the RIU unit(s). 2. Disconnect all cables on the IFU front carefully. Mark all cables to ensure that the cables can be reconnected to the correct terminals on the new IFU. 3. IF the IFU is mounted in an equipment rack, unscrew the IFU from the rack (four screws). 4. Pull the IFU out carefully. 5. Remove all plug-in units except the Fan unit (the FAN unit is part of the IFU Basic Frame). Replacement 1. Replace the plug-in units in the spare IFU Basic Frame. 2. Insert the new IFU in the Equipment rack (if rack mounted) carefully. Note! If the IFU is part of a system with more than 2 channels, make sure that the plate, covering the IFU rear connectors, is removed and slide the IFU to enter the corresponding connectors in the IFU shelf, without the use of excessive force. 3. Fasten the four screws. 4. Reconnect the front cables. 5. Reconnect the power cable(s). Note! Evolution Long Haul Systems: If an IFU is removed and reinserted (e.g. for maintenance reasons), the SU must be cold started afterwards to ensure that correct RPS system state is achieved.

IFU Units
Note! If the Radio system is protected (1+1, 2+1 etc.), manually switch the protection switching to the functioning channel (see Configuration/RPS/Manual Switch) before a RIU carrying traffick, is removed from the IFU. Otherwise the traffic can be broken. For SU replacement, see paragraph SU Replacement.

1. Unplug all cables on the unit to be replaced. 2. Unscrew the two "finger" screws that secure the unit to the IFU. A screwdriver may be used if necessary to unscrew the screws. 3. Remove the unit carefully from the IFU by pulling the screws. Replacement 1. Insert the new unit carefully. Ensure that the unit enters the guides inside the IFU and gently press the unit to enter the internal connectors without the use of excessive force. 2. Fasten the two screws with your fingers. Do not use a screwdriver. 3. Reconnect all cables.

SU Replacement
In addition to the steps in the paragraph above, it is important that the correct system configuration is reloaded from a backup file when the SU is replaced by a spare unit. (See Operation Section; Evolution Manager/Feature Description/Configuration/Backup). Replacement procedure 1. If possible, upload the current configuration from the faulty SU, by pressing the Upload button on the Configuration->Backup->Miscellaneous page. 2. Remove the faulty SU and insert the new SU. 3. If required, upgrade the SU Software on the new SU on the Configuration->Software->SW Download page. 4. Go to Configuration->Backup->Replace SU and select the uploaded tar archive from the faulty SU. Press the Download button. 5. Go to the Home page, and set the SU to active by pressing the Set current SU active button.

Note! To avoid traffic errors when replacing a faulty SU with a new SU, the new SU will automatically be set in "not active" state. 6. When the software is downloaded to the SU from the Configuration->Software->SW Download page, a preliminary license is activated for 90 days. To have a permanent license, a new license on the Configuration->Element-> licenses page, must be applied. The new license must be generated by Nera, based on the new SU serial no. and MAC address.

License Upgrade / Change

Features such as transmission capacity, ethernet traffic and ethernet wayside traffic, require a traffic lisence installed on the element. The lisence key is generated by Nera based on the Element ID; Serial number and MAC address. Please have Serial number and MAC address ready when contacting Nera for a new license. Available lisence types. EVLIC-300M EVLIC-150M EVLIC-125M EVLIC-100M EVLIC-80M EVLIC-50M EVLIC-ETHERMAP EVLIC-XPIC 300 Mbit/s transmission capacity, per ODU 150 Mbit/s transmission capacity, per ODU 125 Mbit/s transmission capacity, per ODU 100 Mbit/s transmission capacity, per ODU 80 Mbit/s transmission capacity, per ODU 50 Mbit/s transmission capacity, per ODU Fast Ethernet traffic via SU port. XPIC license is required to enable XPIC filtering when two ODUs are operating in Co-channel Mode. One license pr. ODU pair.