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Microwave radio links 7 ghz - 38 ghz
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SAGEM-LINK F
Microwave Radio Links
7 GHz – 38 GHz
Installation and Operation Manual
288 055 571-04
Issue 04 : July 2005

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  • Page 1 SAGEM-LINK F Microwave Radio Links 7 GHz – 38 GHz Installation and Operation Manual 288 055 571-04 Issue 04 : July 2005...
  • Page 2 SAGEM-LINK F 288055571-04 Installation and Operation Manual No reproduction without the written consent of Sagem Communication. Sagem Communication reserves the right to change the specifications for improvement. All trademarks are registrated by their owners. Page 2/142 Issue 04 : July 2005...
  • Page 3 (No., date) Description Pages (Volume 1) July 2004 Creation of document September 2004 All pages November 2004 All pages July 2005 All pages Page 3/142 Issue 04 : July 2005 Reproduction and communication prohibited without the written permission of Sagem Communication...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CHAPTER 3 - SAGEM-LINK F PILOT DESCRIPTION ............48 3.1 - Overview......................... 48 3.2 - SAGEM LINK F Pilot : Main Operations to Configure a Link ......... 49 3.2.1 - Installing the SAGEM – LINK F Pilot Software..........49 3.2.2 - Connecting the Laptop to SAGEM – LINK F IDU..........49 3.2.3 - Link Preliminary Configuration ................
  • Page 5 General ......................... 125 Transmitter........................126 Receiver ........................127 Tributaries ........................128 Auxiliary Channels and Management Interfaces ............128 Mechanical........................128 Consumption......................... 129 Page 5/142 Issue 04 : July 2005 Reproduction and communication prohibited without the written permission of Sagem Communication...
  • Page 6 Changing 8 GHz ODU T/R Spacing Procedure............136 Using Pilot software with an Ethernet Connection............138 Upgrading a 2x2/4x2 Mbit/s IDU................... 139 Page 6/142 Issue 04 : July 2005 Reproduction and communication prohibited without the written permission of Sagem Communication...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 - Installation

    SAGEM-LINK F 288055571-04 Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 1 Installation 1.1 - Overview This chapter explains how to install and set up SAGEM LINK F radio links. The main topics covered are : • Unpacking the Equipment • IDU installation •...

  • Page 8: Idu Installation

    NOTE: When more than one IDU are to be mounted in the rack, it is recommended to keep a gap of 1 unit between two IDUs. 1.4 - Antenna Installation Three types of antenna with several diameters are available for SAGEM LINK F radios. • Integrated antenna with Sagem Link F ODU interface (0.3m, 0.6m, 0.9m, 1.2m or 1.8m diameter).

  • Page 9: 1- Antenna Mount

    • 23 GHz → 21.2 - 23.6 GHz • 26 GHz → 24.5 - 26.5 GHz • 38 GHz → 37 - 39.5 GHz Alternative antennas to those specified by Sagem may be used, but they must meet the following requirements •...

  • Page 10: Typical Antenna Installation

    The ODU is directly attached on an integrated antenna with four latches. It is connected to the IDU by a single coaxial cable terminated with N male connectors. Figure 1.2 - SAGEM LINK F ODU with an Integrated Antenna Setting the Polarization : If antenna has a circular waveguide interface (7 GHz, 8 GHz or 38 GHz), polarization depends only on the ODU position.
  • Page 11 1+0 Configuration with remote mount and standard antenna : In case of the use of a standard antenna (i.e. large antenna without SAGEM LINK F ODU interface), the ODU is mounted on a pole with a remote mount and connected to the antenna with a standard rectangular flex guide.
  • Page 12 Andrew coupler : for this type of coupler the arrow on the ODU cover must be vertical Filtel coupler : for this type of coupler, the arrow on the ODU cover must be horizontal. Page 12/142 Issue 04 : July 2005 Reproduction and communication prohibited without the written permission of Sagem Communication...
  • Page 13 Standby ODU ODU arrow is in vertical Andrew Coupler position (Andrew coupler) Figure 1.5a - SAGEM LINK F 1+1 Configuration with integrated antenna and Andrew coupler Page 13/142 Issue 04 : July 2005 Reproduction and communication prohibited without the written permission of Sagem Communication...
  • Page 14 ODU with Filtel coupler Horizontal arrow Figure 1.5b – SAGEM LINK F 1+1 Configuration with integrated antenna and Filtel coupler On the coupler there is a label or a marking indicating the position of main and stand by ODUs. Page 14/142...
  • Page 15 The two ODUs are vertically mounted on the coupler, with the arrows in vertical (Andrew) or horizontal position (Filtel). Each ODU is connected to the IDU with a coaxial cable. Page 15/142 Issue 04 : July 2005 Reproduction and communication prohibited without the written permission of Sagem Communication...

  • Page 16: Installing The Idu To Odu Coaxial Cable(S)

    It is necessary to ground properly ODU to IDU cable for a good lightning protection. For this purpose, a cable grounding kit is provided as an option. Page 16/142 Issue 04 : July 2005 Reproduction and communication prohibited without the written permission of Sagem Communication...
  • Page 17 A grounding kit on the cable at the bottom of the pylon • A grounding kit each 50 meters for long cables. Page 17/142 Issue 04 : July 2005 Reproduction and communication prohibited without the written permission of Sagem Communication...

  • Page 18: Powering Up The System

    Installation and Operation Manual 1.7 - Powering Up the System Before powering up the Sagem Link F terminal, check that : IDU and ODU and cables are properly grounded IDU and ODU are connected together with right coaxial cable(s). in 1+1 operation, main and...
  • Page 19 If the terminal is a 1+1 system, switch on both switches. The green LED(s) labeled "Power" should be lit. Connect a PC on IDU front panel DB9 connector Labeled "PC" and run the Sagem Link F Pilot software...

  • Page 20: Aligning The Antennas

    -20 dBm -60 dBm Figure 1.12 : Typical SAGEM LINK F Receive Signal Level Voltage Note : RSL is measured at ODU antenna port. In some 1+1 systems involving a coupler or a remote mount antenna, it is necessary to take in account branching losses to know the actual power at antenna access.
  • Page 21 Connect a laptop computer to the PC connector and run the Sagem Link F Pilot software. Normally, the link should be established (no "NO REMOTE RADIO" message displayed). The...
  • Page 22 If there is more than 5 dB difference (with the same transmit output power), check antenna alignment, ODUs, IDUs, and antennas. Figure 1.14 : Main Sagem Link F Pilot Screen Page 22/142 Issue 04 : July 2005 Reproduction and communication prohibited without the written permission of Sagem Communication...

  • Page 23: Connecting Idu To External Equipments

    On/Off Switch On/Off Switch IDU for 1+1 System Figure 1.15 – SAGEM LINK F IDU Front Panel for 1+0 and 1+1 Systems • a power connection from a negatively biased DC source of between –36 VDC and -59 VDC, labeled "Power", •...

  • Page 24: Idu Rear Panel Access Description

    This is a DCE, V28 interface, compliant to EIA 574 standard. Ground Output Data Input Data Figure 1.17 - DB9 PC connector Pinout Page 24/142 Issue 04 : July 2005 Reproduction and communication prohibited without the written permission of Sagem Communication...
  • Page 25 TX_ETH_P Ethernet output (+) TX_ETH_N Ethernet output (-) RX_ETH_P Ethernet input (+) RX_ETH_N Ethernet input (-) Figure 1.19 – Ethernet Ports Pinout Page 25/142 Issue 04 : July 2005 Reproduction and communication prohibited without the written permission of Sagem Communication...
  • Page 26 14 MHz in 16QAM mode, the extra tributary is available on the third connector (Pinout equivalent as trib #1, the other pins are not connected) Page 26/142 Issue 04 : July 2005 Reproduction and communication prohibited without the written permission of Sagem Communication...
  • Page 27 Receive trib #4 25 GND Ground Ground RXHDB3N4 Receive trib #4 - N Grounded by the cable Figure 1.20 – DB25 Tributary Connector Pinout Page 27/142 Issue 04 : July 2005 Reproduction and communication prohibited without the written permission of Sagem Communication...
  • Page 28 Alarm Relays and I/O Dry Loops The rear panel DB37 connector includes • 5 alarm relays : these alarms are managed by SAGEM LINK Pilot software. The electrical interfaces for each alarm is given in Figure 1.21 : Normally Open...
  • Page 29 ALARM RELAY #5 NC COMMON ALARM RELAY #5 ALARM RELAY #5 NO GROUND Figure 1.23 – Alarm relays and I/O Dry Loop Connector Pinout Page 29/142 Issue 04 : July 2005 Reproduction and communication prohibited without the written permission of Sagem Communication...
  • Page 30 This data channel can be configured in a V11 co-directional mode (transmit clock given by the external equipment) or in a V11 contra-directional mode (transmit clock given by SAGEM LINK F) : Aux3 Connector pinout is given in Figure 1.24...
  • Page 31 MGMT2 port is not configurable, and is only available in V11 synchronous mode and X24/V11. When it is used in X24 mode, this interface is a DCE type (terminal mode). Connector pinout is given in Figure 1.26 Page 31/142 Issue 04 : July 2005 Reproduction and communication prohibited without the written permission of Sagem Communication...
  • Page 32 Receive Clock (-) 22 NC 23 NC 24 NC Transmit Clock (-) 25 NC Figure 1.26 – MGMT1 and MGMT2 Management Ports Connector Pinout Page 32/142 Issue 04 : July 2005 Reproduction and communication prohibited without the written permission of Sagem Communication...
  • Page 33 Figure 1.28 – Cables for a Terminal Station – Rear Panel In a relay station IDU are connected "back to back". Typical connection is given on Figures 1.29 and 1.30 Page 33/142 Issue 04 : July 2005 Reproduction and communication prohibited without the written permission of Sagem Communication...
  • Page 34 Aux3 Data Channel Transfer Cable MGMT1-MGMT2 Transfer Cable Aux1/Aux2 Data ChannelTransfer Cable Figure 1.30 – Cables for a relay station – Rear Panel Table 1.1 indicates Sagem Part Number for all cables for this IDU (terminal or relay modes). Figure Drawing # Designation...
  • Page 35 55670424 55050190EA - MGMT1 - MGMT2 transfer cable 1.5 m 55670354 55670355 Table 1.1 – Cables Part Numbers Page 35/142 Issue 04 : July 2005 Reproduction and communication prohibited without the written permission of Sagem Communication...

  • Page 36: Chapter 2 - Commissioning

    Measure DC Input Voltage on each terminal and record it on the commissioning form • Connect laptop computer to the PC DB9 connector on the IDU front panel, and run the Sagem Link F Pilot software. Be sure to be logged in super user mode (Default password = 2345). On...

  • Page 37: Frequency Scan

    If there is still a problem on the receive level, replace ODU, then IDU, and if necessary the antenna. Record the measured receive signal level at each end of the link for each receiver. Page 37/142 Issue 04 : July 2005 Reproduction and communication prohibited without the written permission of Sagem Communication...

  • Page 38: Tributary Tests

    Once the test has been done, disconnect the cable, and change Data alarm in invert mode (I), and remove remote loopback for this tributary. • Repeat this test for all used tributaries. Page 38/142 Issue 04 : July 2005 Reproduction and communication prohibited without the written permission of Sagem Communication...

  • Page 39: Engineering Order Wire Test (Optional)

    To simulate a RSL Alarm, it should be necessary to diminish remote transmit power and to increase RSL alarm threshold. (ATPC off). Change the RSL alarm threshold to -60 dBm. Page 39/142 Issue 04 : July 2005 Reproduction and communication prohibited without the written permission of Sagem Communication...

  • Page 40: Simulating A Custom Alarm

    NC is connected to Common • NO is not connected to Common Simulate various alarms, and test the corresponding relays upon this procedure. Page 40/142 Issue 04 : July 2005 Reproduction and communication prohibited without the written permission of Sagem Communication...

  • Page 41: 1+1 Verification (Optional)

    From the local terminal, in the same menu, select standby transmitter by clicking on the case "Tx2". This switching causes errors. However the switching time should be less than 2 seconds (less than 2 x errors). Page 41/142 Issue 04 : July 2005 Reproduction and communication prohibited without the written permission of Sagem Communication...
  • Page 42 Note : During transmitter switch from standby to main, errors are also generated. Use the same procedure from the remote end of the link. Page 42/142 Issue 04 : July 2005 Reproduction and communication prohibited without the written permission of Sagem Communication...

  • Page 43: Ber Measurement

    30 minutes for low capacity links (GSM, Wifi,…) • 24 hours for medium and high capacity links An other amount of time could be used for this test, but this will require Sagem approval. Figure 2.5 : Link Quality Measurement Page 43/142...

  • Page 44: Recording Configuration Information

    This procedure explain how to get all necessary information from SAGEM LINK F equipment to be attached with Sagem Link F Field Commissioning Form. Connect the computer to the local IDU and run the Sagem Link F Pilot software in super user mode (default password : "2345") Link Configuration Information : From the main screen, open the menu "Configuration/Print", this screen appears :...
  • Page 45 "Name of local site – Name of Remote site.slf", for the local terminal and "Name of Remote site – Name of Local site.slf", for the remote terminal. Page 45/142 Issue 04 : July 2005 Reproduction and communication prohibited without the written permission of Sagem Communication...
  • Page 46 1+1 Operation* Pass Fail Bit Error Tests Bit Error Tests Test Duration Pass Fail Number of Errors : * Note : Optional Page 46/142 Issue 04 : July 2005 Reproduction and communication prohibited without the written permission of Sagem Communication...
  • Page 47 Configuration file from the menu "Configuration / Save As / Local" Configuration file from the menu "Configuration / Save As / Remote" BER Measurement file Other : Notes Page 47/142 Issue 04 : July 2005 Reproduction and communication prohibited without the written permission of Sagem Communication...

  • Page 48: Chapter 3 - Sagem-Link F Pilot Description

    Sagem Link F Pilot Description 3.1 - Overview This chapter describes Sagem Link F Pilot software which is the Graphical User Interface used to control all SAGEM LINK F operations. It provides information on using, starting and exiting the SLF Pilot and on understanding all features.

  • Page 49: Sagem Link F Pilot : Main Operations To Configure A Link

    Note : if the computer has no serial port available, it is necessary to use an USB-serial port adapter. SAGEM LINK F Pilot application requires a COM port between 1 and 4. If you use a different COM port, SAGEM LINK F equipment will not be recognized by the SLF Pilot.

  • Page 50: Link Preliminary Configuration

    Check if IDU is powered, if PC cable and COM settings are good, and click on the "Rescan" button. 3.2.3 - Link Preliminary Configuration Page 50/142 Issue 04 : July 2005 Reproduction and communication prohibited without the written permission of Sagem Communication...
  • Page 51 On the middle part of the screen BER indication, Receive Signal Level (RSL), Transmit frequency, Transmit Power, and ATPC status are indicated. On the bottom of the screen, main alarms are displayed. Page 51/142 Issue 04 : July 2005 Reproduction and communication prohibited without the written permission of Sagem Communication...
  • Page 52 When changing a parameter, use the button to validate the change, or the button cancel. By default, a warning screen appears to confirm again the choice. Page 52/142 Issue 04 : July 2005 Reproduction and communication prohibited without the written permission of Sagem Communication...
  • Page 53 • Modulation (only if 16QAM option is installed) : click on the modulation button (toggle between QPSK and 16QAM. Page 53/142 Issue 04 : July 2005 Reproduction and communication prohibited without the written permission of Sagem Communication...
  • Page 54 Pilot screen of the local terminal should look like that : Main Pilot Screen for a 1+0 Configuration Page 54/142 Issue 04 : July 2005 Reproduction and communication prohibited without the written permission of Sagem Communication...

  • Page 55: Completing Link Configuration

    "Tools / Tributaries / Local or Remote" to open tributary configuration window. This screen may vary depending on the current capacity. Below is an example for 16xE1 capacity. Page 55/142 Issue 04 : July 2005 Reproduction and communication prohibited without the written permission of Sagem Communication...
  • Page 56 (this AIS is not being transmitted on the remote terminal). • Loopback : when clicking on a button located on the loopback line, the following screen appears : Page 56/142 Issue 04 : July 2005 Reproduction and communication prohibited without the written permission of Sagem Communication...
  • Page 57 Pilot screen, and the yellow LED "Maint" in IDU front panel flashes. Local Tributary loopback #1 has been selected Page 57/142 Issue 04 : July 2005 Reproduction and communication prohibited without the written permission of Sagem Communication...
  • Page 58 When logged as a user or a super user, enter a site name for the local terminal or for the remote terminal Click here to enter the site name 3.2.4.3 - Configuring BER Counting Period Page 58/142 Issue 04 : July 2005 Reproduction and communication prohibited without the written permission of Sagem Communication...
  • Page 59 RSL threshold : use the menu Alarms / Config / Local, and select the ODU tab. The receive level threshold must be within –60 dBm to –80 dBm range (default : -70 dBm). Page 59/142 Issue 04 : July 2005 Reproduction and communication prohibited without the written permission of Sagem Communication...
  • Page 60 Affect Local Loop 1 on custom Alarm Relay Enter an Alarm name Validate Once the custom alarm relay has been configured, the following message appears : Page 60/142 Issue 04 : July 2005 Reproduction and communication prohibited without the written permission of Sagem Communication...
  • Page 61 To activate ATPC click on the ATPC button on main Pilot screen. The ATPC button indication is "ON" when ATPC works, or "OFF" when ATPC is disabled. To configure ATPC, use the menu Tools/Config Tools/ATPC/ Local (or Remote) Page 61/142 Issue 04 : July 2005 Reproduction and communication prohibited without the written permission of Sagem Communication...
  • Page 62 Note : if there is no problem with the transfer time, keep the interleaver enabled. This will improve error correction especially if burst errors occur. Page 62/142 Issue 04 : July 2005 Reproduction and communication prohibited without the written permission of Sagem Communication...
  • Page 63 When this option is not selected, transmit switch and receive switch position stay on the current position until a fault appears on the transmitter or on the receiver. Note that transmit and receive switches are independent. Page 63/142 Issue 04 : July 2005 Reproduction and communication prohibited without the written permission of Sagem Communication...

  • Page 64: Sagem-Link F Pilot : Menus Description

    SAGEM-LINK F 288055571-04 Installation and Operation Manual 3.3 - SAGEM-LINK F Pilot : Menus Description This section describes all available menus of SAGEM-LINK F Pilot software in super user mode. • Configuration Menu • Alarms Menu • Monitoring Menu •...
  • Page 65 This file includes configuration data, hardware and software details for local and remote terminals. 3.3.1.4 - Configuration Settings This menu allows the user to specify the COM ports to be scanned when connecting the SAGEM- LINK F to a PC, and to remove confirmation message :...

  • Page 66: Alarms Menu

    • Rename some external alarms SAGEM-LINK F can manage up to 4 local external alarms and 4 remote external alarms. The 4 remote alarms are also available in the local terminal with dry loop interface (3 relay contacts). Page 66/142...
  • Page 67 This screen allows the user to affect one or several ODU alarms to the custom relay, and to set the value of receive threshold alarm. Note that RSL threshold alarm must be within –60 dBm to –80 dBm range. Page 67/142 Issue 04 : July 2005 Reproduction and communication prohibited without the written permission of Sagem Communication...
  • Page 68 (bottom of the screen). Green = no alarm Red = alarm Alarm View – IDU tab Alarm View – All Alarms tab Page 68/142 Issue 04 : July 2005 Reproduction and communication prohibited without the written permission of Sagem Communication...
  • Page 69 Local Aux In Alarms : These alarms represent local terminal input dry loop status. Remote Aux In Alarms : These alarms represent remote terminal input dry loop status. Page 69/142 Issue 04 : July 2005 Reproduction and communication prohibited without the written permission of Sagem Communication...
  • Page 70 TSL2 : This alarm is generated in case of a communication problem between the two IDUs of the link (when the link is broken for instance). Page 70/142 Issue 04 : July 2005 Reproduction and communication prohibited without the written permission of Sagem Communication...

  • Page 71: Monitoring Menu

    Click here to display Graphical log Two Logs are available in SAGEM-LINK F equipments : the monitor log, which periodically record on the PC hard disk the status of selected events, and the equipment events log which store in the equipment RAM all events in case of status change.
  • Page 72 Equipment is broken / restarted more 3.3.3.2 - Edit Monitor List When Clicking on the Edit Monitor List menu, the following screen appears : Page 72/142 Issue 04 : July 2005 Reproduction and communication prohibited without the written permission of Sagem Communication...
  • Page 73 Then select the events you would like to monitor by clicking successively on the ODU, IDU, Tribs and Perf tabs. ODU alarms IDU alarms Page 73/142 Issue 04 : July 2005 Reproduction and communication prohibited without the written permission of Sagem Communication...
  • Page 74 Setting the time interval and the quality parameters Once all parameters have been defined SAGEM LINK F Pilot will proceed to a new record. If a previous file monitor.log already exists, the Pilot will ask to save it or to delete it automatically by overwriting it.
  • Page 75 (remote terminal alarm with link broken ), the color turns in blue. When the alarm is cleared, the line turns in green. Page 75/142 Issue 04 : July 2005 Reproduction and communication prohibited without the written permission of Sagem Communication...
  • Page 76 BER Wg BER Warning BER Al BER Alarm Modulator Alarm Demod Demodulator Alarm Trib n Tributary n Fault (n = 1 to 16) Page 76/142 Issue 04 : July 2005 Reproduction and communication prohibited without the written permission of Sagem Communication...

  • Page 77: Parameters Menu

    SAGEM-LINK F 288055571-04 Installation and Operation Manual Note : There is no internal clock in Sagem-Link F equipment. The absolute time is given by the PC which is connected. 3.3.3.4 - Clear Equipment Event Log To begin a new measurement on local or remote equipment click on the menu Clear Eqp Events Log / Local or Remote : 3.3.4 - Parameters Menu...
  • Page 78 When clicking on the Software Tab, the current IDU software version is displayed : 3.3.4.2 - Read ODU Parameters When clicking on this menu, the following screen appears : Page 78/142 Issue 04 : July 2005 Reproduction and communication prohibited without the written permission of Sagem Communication...
  • Page 79 This screen contains current radio parameters, and also ODU frequency and power ranges. Use Hardware and Software tabs to know hardware and software versions. Page 79/142 Issue 04 : July 2005 Reproduction and communication prohibited without the written permission of Sagem Communication...
  • Page 80 SAGEM-LINK F 288055571-04 Installation and Operation Manual Page 80/142 Issue 04 : July 2005 Reproduction and communication prohibited without the written permission of Sagem Communication...

  • Page 81: Downloads Menu

    If the file to download (igr.cmp) is not recognized by the NMI, the download is stopped and the code is deleted from the flash memory. Enter : TFTP server IP address, file name, transmission delay between two TFTP blocks and confirm. Page 81/142 Issue 04 : July 2005 Reproduction and communication prohibited without the written permission of Sagem Communication...

  • Page 82: Nmi Menu

    Available NMI Boot and Agent versions are indicated in this first screen, with the specific Ethernet address. From this screen it is possible to reset NMI software and to activate the second agent version if necessary. Page 82/142 Issue 04 : July 2005 Reproduction and communication prohibited without the written permission of Sagem Communication...
  • Page 83 Ethernet Link section : enter the IP address and submask of the Ethernet link and check the case "ON" to activate the port. TSL2 section : TSL2 corresponds to a SAGEM-LINK F data channel dedicated to carry management data between local and remote NMI.
  • Page 84 Enter Default Gateway Address, Destination IP Address, Sub-Network Mask and Route Type. For Route Type there are three possibilities : Host, Network or Subnet. Note : The maximum number of routes is 20. Page 84/142 Issue 04 : July 2005 Reproduction and communication prohibited without the written permission of Sagem Communication...
  • Page 85 Manager Name : enter a name for the PC used as a manager Manager IP Address : enter manager IP address Note : Le maximum number of managers used in a network is 5 Page 85/142 Issue 04 : July 2005 Reproduction and communication prohibited without the written permission of Sagem Communication...
  • Page 86 CHAP authentication does not make periodical tests once the communication has been established. PPP protocol does not maintain any transmit activity . Page 86/142 Issue 04 : July 2005 Reproduction and communication prohibited without the written permission of Sagem Communication...
  • Page 87 No command for the other modems. In this case the initialization sequence must be customized in order to : Deactivate automatic disconnection in case of inactivity Save the configuration Page 87/142 Issue 04 : July 2005 Reproduction and communication prohibited without the written permission of Sagem Communication...

  • Page 88: Tools Menu

    This menu allows to control transmit and receive 1+1 switches manually. When clicking on Equipment Forcing menu, the following windows appears : Page 88/142 Issue 04 : July 2005 Reproduction and communication prohibited without the written permission of Sagem Communication...
  • Page 89 The system is now in maintenance mode. The yellow LED in IDU front panel flashes and a red maintenance indication is displayed on the main Pilot screen status bar. Page 89/142 Issue 04 : July 2005 Reproduction and communication prohibited without the written permission of Sagem Communication...
  • Page 90 Enter here all information which should be useful for link management (this information can be read from the network management). 3.3.7.3 - Config Tools When clicking on the config Tools menu, the following windows appears : Page 90/142 Issue 04 : July 2005 Reproduction and communication prohibited without the written permission of Sagem Communication...
  • Page 91 Edit Password This menu allows to modify default passwords. When clicking on this menu, the following windows appears : Page 91/142 Issue 04 : July 2005 Reproduction and communication prohibited without the written permission of Sagem Communication...
  • Page 92 By clicking on the Edit Period button, you can set the measurement duration to 1 minute up to 24 hours. The refresh button resets all counters. G821 Report Page 92/142 Issue 04 : July 2005 Reproduction and communication prohibited without the written permission of Sagem Communication...
  • Page 93 SESR = rate of seriously errored seconds over the measuring period BBER = rate of residual errored blocks over the measuring period 3.3.7.5 - Interleaver Refer to section 3.2.4.8. Page 93/142 Issue 04 : July 2005 Reproduction and communication prohibited without the written permission of Sagem Communication...
  • Page 94 Installation and Operation Manual 3.3.7.6 – Frequency Scan Frequency scan is a special function of SAGEM-LINK F Pilot used to measure receive spectrum around receive frequency, in order to identify radio interferers which could degrade the link sensitivity. The results are displayed graphically and are stored in the IDU flash memory for further consultation.

  • Page 95: Changing An Idu Configuration

    There are four possible configurations : 1+0, 1+1 HSB (Hot Standby), 1+1 SD (Space diversity) and 1+1 FD (Frequency Diversity). SAGEM-LINK F Pilot allows to modify the current configuration to a new one. This change is made without any ODU connected.

  • Page 96: Issue 04 : July

    Do not switch on the equipment until the far end has been modified accordingly. A 1+1 configuration on one end and a 1+0 configuration on the other end will cause a software issue. Page 96/142 Issue 04 : July 2005 Reproduction and communication prohibited without the written permission of Sagem Communication...

  • Page 97: Chapter 4 - Troubleshooting

    2 Mbit/s Bit Error Rate Analyzer • Digital voltmeter 4.2 – Visual Inspection Before beginning any specific action on the SAGEM-LINK F radio it is important to proceed to a visual inspection and to note any discrepancy : Visual Inspection Look for...

  • Page 98: Troubleshooting Steps

    SAGEM LINK F Pilot informations. SAGEM-LINK F replacement units are the ODU, the IDU or the cable interface module. A 1+0 link is composed of 6 units. The goal of this step is to determine what is the most probable unit to replace.

  • Page 99: Sagem-Link F Pilot Alarm Menus

    The "Power" Status indication lights green, when Cable Interface Module is powered. 4.5 - SAGEM-LINK F Pilot Alarm Menus SAGEM-LINK F Pilot software provides information on link status and alarm information. These informations are available in the main screen and in the alarm menu. Refer to chapter 3 for Pilot description 4.5.1 –...
  • Page 100 These four alarms represent local terminal input dry External alarms Alarms loop status Remote Aux In These four alarms represent remote terminal input External alarms Alarms dry loop status Page 100/142 Issue 04 : July 2005 Reproduction and communication prohibited without the written permission of Sagem Communication...

  • Page 101: Direct And Indirect Alarms

    The view equipment log feature is also very useful to determine graphically the cause of a problem, because all active alarms are displayed versus time. Page 101/142 Issue 04 : July 2005 Reproduction and communication prohibited without the written permission of Sagem Communication...

  • Page 102: Typical Sagem-Link F Pilot Screens

    The following screens are representative to typical problems which could happen. 4.6.1 – No connection to the IDU from the Pilot software When connecting a PC on a SAGEM-LINK F IDU, and running SAGEM-LINK F Pilot, the following typical screens may appear : The Pilot software does not recognize the equipment : check serial cable between IDU and PC, and verify that you are using a valid COM port (see chapter3, section 3.2.1)

  • Page 103: No Remote Radio

    4.6.5 – Transmit Power alarm The link is established with a RSL alarm only on one side of the link. Check transmit power configuration. Page 103/142 Issue 04 : July 2005 Reproduction and communication prohibited without the written permission of Sagem Communication...

  • Page 104: Minor Alarms

    The link is established with some minor alarms. Check configuration to clear these alarms 4.6.7 – No alarm The link is established without alarms, with a proper configuration : all indicators are green. Page 104/142 Issue 04 : July 2005 Reproduction and communication prohibited without the written permission of Sagem Communication...

  • Page 105: Replacing An Odu

    7- Switch on the IDU and load the configuration information which was previously saved. If this file is not available, it will be necessary to proceed to a new installation (refer to chapter 3 Section 3.2) Page 105/142 Issue 04 : July 2005 Reproduction and communication prohibited without the written permission of Sagem Communication...

  • Page 106: Chapter 5 - System Description

    Chapter 5 System Description 5.1 - Overview SAGEM-LINK F is a digital radio relay system designed to meet the needs of a continuously evolving networks market and guarantees quality and reliability for short and medium distance point to point links.
  • Page 107 Main ODU Integrated antenna Standby ODU 1+1 Coupler Main Cable Standby Cable Interface module Interface module Figure 5.2 SAGEM-LINK F 1+1 Terminal (MHSB) Page 107/142 Issue 04 : July 2005 Reproduction and communication prohibited without the written permission of Sagem Communication...

  • Page 108: Idu Versions

    UFC-H : QPSK - 2x2 / 4x2/ 8x2 / 16x2 Mbit/s and 16 QAM 8x2 / 16x2 Mbit/s 5.2.3 – ODU Versions The available frequency bands for SAGEM-LINK F radios are 7 GHz, 8 GHz, 13 GHz, 15 GHz, 18 GHz, 23 GHz, 26 GHz and 38 GHz.
  • Page 109 • The minimum 3.5 MHz channel frequency is fmin ODU + 1.25 MHz , and the channel frequency is fmaxODU -1.25 MHz Page 109/142 Issue 04 : July 2005 Reproduction and communication prohibited without the written permission of Sagem Communication...

  • Page 110: Sagem-Link F Block Diagram

    SAGEM-LINK F 288055571-04 Installation and Operation Manual 5.3 – SAGEM-LINK F Block Diagram The SAGEM-LINK F Block Diagrams are given in Figure 5.4 (1+0 configuration) and Figure 5.5 (1+1 configuration). 350 MHz Transmitter 5.5 MHz Uplink IF LO Tx LO...

  • Page 111: Idu Description

    PC serial port) • A Microprocessor controlling the whole system, and communicating with the ODU, the remote IDU, the SNMP agent, and the SAGEM-LINK F Pilot software. • A flexible E1 multiplexer / demultiplexer (2 E1, 4 E1, 8 E1, 16 E1) •...

  • Page 112: Cable Interface Module Description

    350 MHz Transmit IF input Telemetry uplink (5.5 MHz) which contains all control signals from IDU to ODU 140 MHz Receive IF output Page 112/142 Issue 04 : July 2005 Reproduction and communication prohibited without the written permission of Sagem Communication...

  • Page 113: Protected Configurations

    Receiver switch has hitless features : when there is no failure on one receiver, there is no error during receiver switching operation. 5.7.2 – 1+1 Space Diversity Page 113/142 Issue 04 : July 2005 Reproduction and communication prohibited without the written permission of Sagem Communication...

  • Page 114: 1+1 Frequency Diversity

    Cable Interface Interface Module Module Cable F2 / F'2 Cable Interface Interface Module Module Figure 5.8 SAGEM-LINK F 1+1 FD Configuration (2 antennas per terminal) Cable Cable Interface Interface Module Module Fa / F'a Fb / F'b Cable Cable Interface...

  • Page 115: Chapter 6 - Ethernet Option

    6.2 - Ethernet and E1 Combinations Description Sagem Link F equipments work at four data rates (2 E1, 4 E1, 8 E1 and 16 E1), with four different channel bandwidths (3.5 MHz, 7 MHz, 14 MHz and 28 MHz), and with two modulation schemes (QPSK and 16 QAM).
  • Page 116 Tribs 1-4 Tribs 5-8 Ethernet configuration is made from the SAGEM-LINK F Pilot main screen Depending on the radio channel bandwidth available (3.5, 7 MHz, 14 MHz or 28 MHz) and on the modulation scheme (QPSK / 16 QAM), the user can choose to use all transmission resources for...
  • Page 117 Note : for the highest data rate, an additional E1 is always available (Trib #9), and is not configurable. This E1 does not appear on the Pilot capacity selection screen. Page 117/142 Issue 04 : July 2005 Reproduction and communication prohibited without the written permission of Sagem Communication...
  • Page 118 When clicking on the capacity button (left) the following screens appears : Ethernet Bandwidth Selection for QPSK Modulation Page 118/142 Issue 04 : July 2005 Reproduction and communication prohibited without the written permission of Sagem Communication...

  • Page 119: Ethernet Features Description

    6.3 - Ethernet Features Description Two basic built-in applications are available : bridging and bandwidth allocation. The Ethernet interface allows to connect SAGEM LINK F to standard IEE 802.3 Ethernet devices. 6.3.1 - Ethernet Bridging When bridging is selected, the system learns automatically the MAC addresses of subscribers and forwards only those packets destined for the service side.

  • Page 120: Bandwidth Allocation

    6.3.2.1 - Learning process : The SAGEM-LINK F is able to allocate bandwidth fairly by routing outgoing traffic through a set of queues and scheduling the release of frames, from each queue, in an equal and fair manner. To do this the Bandwidth Allocator (BA) must know which network devices on the Subscriber Network are communicating with the Service Network and it must assign queues to those network devices.

  • Page 121: Ethernet Interface Configurations

    The Queue Recovery mechanism works as follows: 1. When a Private Queue is available the SAGEM LINK F polls the MAC Table every 6 seconds to find the device or VLAN with the most Service Network traffic that does not have a Queue assigned to it.

  • Page 122: Ethernet Configuration

    When the Ethernet input is not connected to a Ethernet device, there is an Ethernet alarm. This alarm can be disabled by checking the corresponding case. 6.5 - Ethernet Alarms 6.5.1 - Ethernet RJ45 LEDs Page 122/142 Issue 04 : July 2005 Reproduction and communication prohibited without the written permission of Sagem Communication...

  • Page 123: Sagem Link F Pilot Ethernet Alarm

    When the green LED is lit, it indicates that the Ethernet cable is properly connected to an Ethernet device. When it flashes it indicates Ethernet activity. If it is not lit, it means that the cable is not connected, or that the Ethernet interface which is connected to the SAGEM-LINK F does not work.

  • Page 124: Ethernet Troubleshooting

    • Select autonegotiation for all Ethernet devices (bridges, PCs…) if available, or choose a default configuration and configure manually Ethernet devices accordingly Page 124/142 Issue 04 : July 2005 Reproduction and communication prohibited without the written permission of Sagem Communication...

  • Page 125: Appendix 1 - Sagem-Link F Specifications

    RS (204, 188, 8) Interleaved or not (Controlled by software) Refer to appendix 2 and Chapter 5, section 5.2.3 Frequency tuning range Page 125/142 Issue 04 : July 2005 Reproduction and communication prohibited without the written permission of Sagem Communication...

  • Page 126: Transmitter

    Frequency Synthesizer Step 250 kHz Frequency Stability ± 10 ppm * Note : Within ODU Transmit Power Range (Max Power – Min Power) Page 126/142 Issue 04 : July 2005 Reproduction and communication prohibited without the written permission of Sagem Communication...

  • Page 127: Receiver

    -78.5 / -74.5 dBm Threshold for BER @ 10 Typical value : 1.5 dB above threshold for BER @ 10 Residual Bit Error Rate <10 Page 127/142 Issue 04 : July 2005 Reproduction and communication prohibited without the written permission of Sagem Communication...

  • Page 128: Tributaries

    600 m depending on cable type Examples Belden 9914 / VDC=-48V < 230 m Andrew LDF 4-50/ VDC=-48V < 600 m Page 128/142 Issue 04 : July 2005 Reproduction and communication prohibited without the written permission of Sagem Communication...

  • Page 129: Consumption

    Temperature Range Indoor Unit -10°C to+50°C Outdoor Unit -33°C to+55°C Electromagnetic Compatibility (Applicable ETSI standard) Transmission EN 301 489-1/4 Immunity EN 301 489-1/4 Page 129/142 Issue 04 : July 2005 Reproduction and communication prohibited without the written permission of Sagem Communication...

  • Page 130: Appendix 2 - Sagem-Link F Part Numbers

    SAGEM-LINK F 288055571-04 Installation and Operation Manual Appendix 2 SAGEM-LINK F Part Numbers Link Composition Depending on the configuration, a SAGEM-LINK F link (two terminals) is composed of the following items Cable Interface SAGEM LINK F Reference 2/4xE1 QPSK UFL-bb-SLN-cccc-dd...

  • Page 131: Sagem Link F Modules Part Numbers

    UFC_H 251322704 Connection kit : 1 terminal SLF 1+0 UFK_S1 251383249 SAGEM LINK F PILOT, 2 N connectors kit, earthing kit cable (2), earthing kit ODU (1) Connection kit : 1 terminal SLF 1+1 UFK_S2 251383252 SAGEM LINK F PILOT, 4 N connectors kit, earthing kit cable (4), earthing kit ODU (2),...

  • Page 132: Sagem Link F Odu Part Numbers

    ODU SLF 07GHZ TR B161 LO B4 7 513.0 7 576.0 UFH07-B161-04-00 251307281 ODU SLF 07GHZ TR B161 HI B4 7 674.0 7 737.0 Page 132/142 Issue 04 : July 2005 Reproduction and communication prohibited without the written permission of Sagem Communication...
  • Page 133 ODU SLF 13GHZ TR A266 LO B4 12 919.0 12 982.0 UFH13-A266-04-00 251308303 ODU SLF 13GHZ TR A266 HI B4 13 185.0 13 248.0 Page 133/142 Issue 04 : July 2005 Reproduction and communication prohibited without the written permission of Sagem Communication...
  • Page 134 ODU SLF 18GHZ TR 1560 LO B2 17 840.0 18 140.0 1560 UFH18-1560-02-00 251308853 ODU SLF 18GHZ TR 1560 HI B2 19 400.0 19 700.0 1560 Page 134/142 Issue 04 : July 2005 Reproduction and communication prohibited without the written permission of Sagem Communication...
  • Page 135 Channel occupied Bandwidth is 20 MHz for a 28 MHz Tx/Tx spacing, 10 MHz for a 14 MHz Tx/Tx spacing, 5 MHz for a 7 MHz Tx/Tx spacing and 2.5 MHz for a 3.5 MHz Tx/Tx spacing Page 135/142 Issue 04 : July 2005 Reproduction and communication prohibited without the written permission of Sagem Communication...

  • Page 136: Appendix 3 - Miscellaneous

    • For other capacities, the T/R spacing must be equal to 126 MHz. SAGEM-LINK F 8 GHz radios working with this frequency plan, use diplexers designed to work with this particular frequency plan. An ODU can transmit one 28 MHz channel with 119 MHz T/R spacing or two 14 MHz channels with 128 MHz T/R spacing.
  • Page 137 • Use the same procedure as per the local terminal • Once all the changes have been made, the link should be established with the new T/R spacing Page 137/142 Issue 04 : July 2005 Reproduction and communication prohibited without the written permission of Sagem Communication...

  • Page 138: Using Pilot Software With An Ethernet Connection

    You can now use the Ethernet port for Pilot software connection. Notes : 1. If you have a SAGEM LINK F Network, with a proper configuration on all Network Management Interfaces (you have previously defined Ethernet IP address and route table addresses), you can run the Pilot of any IDU within the network, by entering the IP address on the Pilot command line.

  • Page 139: Upgrading A 2X2/4X2 Mbit/S Idu

    Upgrading a 2x2/4x2 Mbit/s IDU Some low cost SAGEM LINK F versions are working only at two data rates : 2x2/4x2 Mbit/s. In order to extend the capacity to the full range 2x2/4x2/8x2/16x2 Mbit/s, it is necessary to enter a registration key.

  • Page 140: Issue 04 : July

    To verify that the equipment is now working at all data rates go again to the menu Parameters / Read IDU Parameters / Local to check available capacities : Full capacity range Page 140/142 Issue 04 : July 2005 Reproduction and communication prohibited without the written permission of Sagem Communication...
  • Page 141 Installation and Operation Manual ENVIRONMENT Preservation of the environment as part of a sustainable development logic is an essential concern of Sagem Communication. The desire of Sagem Communication is to operate systems observing the environment and consequently it has decided to integrate environmental performances in the life cycle of its products, from manufacturing to commissioning, use and elimination.
  • Page 142 Siège social : 27, rue Leblanc - 75512 PARIS CEDEX 15 - FRANCE Tél. : +33 1 40 70 63 63 - Fax : +33 1 40 70 66 40 http://www.sagem.com Société Anonyme au capital de 300 272 000 € - 480 108 158 RCS Paris...

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