Star Microwave SM Sygnus SHC, User Manual

Page 1: ...SM SYGNUS SHC USER S MANUAL 1 SM Sygnus SHC MULTI MIMO OFDM OUTDOOR RADIO User s Manual Includes install configuration and trouble shooting information for the broadband Wireless access outdoor radio ...

Page 2: ... in accordance to FCC rules CFR47 part 15 204 IMPORTANT Outdoor units and antennas should be installed ONLY by experienced installation professionals who are familiar with local building and safety codes and wherever applicable are licensed by the appropriate government regulatory authorities Failure to do so may void the product warranty and may expose the end user or the service provider to lega...

Page 3: ...ion 13 Quick Configuration 13 Link configuration 14 SU Installation window 15 Checking the Setup 15 Typical outdoor installation scheme 15 Installation process summary 16 Select the Best Location 17 Path of Clearest Propagation 17 Physical Obstacles 17 Minimal Path Loss 17 Mounting 18 Antennas 18 General 18 Tx power 18 Alignment 19 The Sygnus SHC can be aligned using the Built in RSSI buzzer 20 Se...

Page 4: ...MANUAL 4 Synchronization 25 General Configuration 26 Ethernet Configuration 26 GPS Synchronization MU only 27 RF Analyzer 27 Appendix A Outdoor Cables Scheme 28 Appendix B RF Channel Lists 29 Appendix C Approved Antennas 30 ...

Page 5: ...owest Latency RF Robustness Rugged outdoor design Flexibility and Simplicity to install and maintain Applications Point to Point PTP The basic subsystem is composed of a Master Unit MU and a Slave Unit SU Typical applications IP data backhaul of WiMAX operators Metro WiFi Networks Cellular and 3G Backhaul of video surveillance systems Point to Multipoint PTMP The basic subsystem is composed of the...

Page 6: ...liability and availability transmitting 2 lower rate streams provides higher fade margin increasing reliability and link s availability High capacity up to 270 Mbps net throughput Low latency 1msec typical PTP Ideal for backhaul multi hop backhauls and voice video interactive applications More than 50 000 PPS Packets Per Second ideal for VOIP backhaul applications Superior 7 5 bit Hz spectral effi...

Page 7: ... Coding modulation can be defined manually as well FEC Forward Error Correction K 1 2 2 3 3 4 5 6 Fast ARQ Automatic Retransmit reQuest 128 bit AES encryption non compromising security Networking and QoS built in QoS in both PTP and PTMP modes Bandwidth control define maximum throughput for each direction uplink and downlink independently 8 priority queues packets are classified according to TOS a...

Page 8: ...nsmission of the first MU will block the reception of the second MU since they are close to each other can even occur when the MUs are on different channels Time synchronization synchronizes the transmission and reception of all MUs thus eliminating self interference between them and allowing better frequency reuse ...

Page 9: ...HC empowers operators with extremely low CAPEX OPEX Most competitive price Rugged reliable weather proof design Compact and very simple to install Fast installation by 1 technician Built in RSSI buzzer for easy alignment Built in RF analyzer simplest site survey tool ACS Automatic Channel Selection automatic site survey Extremely low power consumption 6Watt Multiple frequency bands in one radio ea...

Page 10: ...provides one point of management for all the links deployed and allows the operator to monitor and control the units Managing entire deployment composed of Sygnus SHC Radios Radio link monitoring and configuration Easy PTMP configuration all in one point System health in a glance Multiple networking modes under single MU Figure 8 Network Management System ...

Page 11: ... S MANUAL 11 Standard Protocols Sygnus SHC supports the following protocols WEB HTTP Manage the radio using an Internet browser SNMP Supports v2c with a private MIB Traps and notifications Telnet Figure 11 WEB interface ...

Page 12: ... Outdoor Unit Sygnus SHC MU or SU 2 Indoor PoE Outlet 3 Pole mounting kit will not be added if advanced mounting kit is provided 1 2 3 Additional Part List Required for Installation Outdoor Unit grounding cable Outdoor to Indoor shielded CAT5 cable Up to 90 meters Indoor CAT5 cable RJ 45 Installation KIT RJ 45 Crimping tool Adjustable wrench screwdriver ...

Page 13: ...r or the service provider to legal and financial liabilities Star Microwave and its resellers or distributors of this equipment are not liable for injury damage or violation of regulations associated with the installation of outdoor units or antennas Testing before outdoor installation Star Microwave recommends setting the link up first in your facility and bench test before deployment Mount the a...

Page 14: ...tivate 2x2 MIMO The same value should be configured in both MU and SU Default enabled in Sygnus SHC Current Rate Shows the current modulation for DL and UL Pre Shared Key Configure the AES pre shared key used when AES is enabled The same shared key should be configured in both MU and SU Enable AES Check to enable AES encryption Default disabled Enable AIS Check to enable Automatic Interference Sen...

Page 15: ...gured at the MU Press Submit to save the changes Checking the Setup Make sure to provide some distance between the units to avoid transmission saturation Align the antennas in a way that keeps the RSSI level below 50 dBm From the MU PC issue the command ping x x x x t where x x x x is the IP of the PC behind the SU Make sure both PCs are on the same subnet for example 10 1 1 10 24 and 10 1 1 20 24...

Page 16: ... the Outdoor to Indoor shielded CAT5 cable to the Outdoor unit and route it to the location selected for the PoE Outlet Assemble the enclosed connector on the cable 14 Mount the Indoor Outlet 15 Connect the Outdoor to Indoor cable to the PoE Outlet OUTDOOR port This port supplies 48 VDC in addition to the Ethernet data 16 Connect the CAT5 Ethernet cable from the user s network PC to the PoE Outlet...

Page 17: ...good clearance between the line and any physical obstacle Physical Obstacles Any physical object in the path between MU and SU can cause signal attenuation Common obstructions are buildings trees and hills located in the path between the two sites Install outdoor antennas high enough to avoid any obstacles which may block the signal Minimal Path Loss Path loss is determined by several factors Dist...

Page 18: ...ance Note To comply with the regulation EIRP limits the outdoor unit transmit power needs to be adjusted according to the installed antenna gain Therefore a professional installation of the transmitter is required The outdoor unit must be configured at the time of installation by qualified personal Fail to comply with regulation rules may expose the installer to legal liabilities Tx power The outd...

Page 19: ...z exclusively for fixed point to point operations may employ transmitting antennas with directional gain greater than 6 dBi without any corresponding reduction in transmitter peak output power That is to say that the maximum EIRP can exceed 36 dBm in point to point applications Dynamic range of Tx power in Sygnus SHC is 40 dB In Point to Multipoint mode the Link Manager Software will automatically...

Page 20: ...t to the selected location and align the antenna in the link s direction Listen to the buzzer tone level Any sound fast medium or slow indicates a reception 3 Change the antenna alignment to the left right up and down in order to scan for the maximum reception point 4 After scan is complete align the antenna to the location where the buzzer beeps at the fast rate indication the maximum reception 5...

Page 21: ... 45 tool __________________________________________________________________________________ CAT5 cable must not exceed 300 feet 91 meters __________________________________________________________________________________ The Outdoor Unit side will be assembled according to the following steps Insert seal bracket grommet clamping plate on the cable Insert rubber seal grommet on the cable Crimp the ...

Page 22: ...SM SYGNUS SHC USER S MANUAL 22 Figure Cable insertion to Outdoor Unit Fasten the seal bracket The unused port should be left sealed ...

Page 23: ...45 Jack marked OUTDOOR 3 Plug standard CAT5 cable from the PC to the RJ 45 Jack marked 10 100 B T 4 Plug the DC plug from the AC DC power supply to the DC jack marked 48VDC __________________________________________________________________________________ Note Do not attach standard CAT5 cable from the PC to the Indoor Unit RJ 45 jack marked OUTDOOR Connecting the PC directly to the Outdoor Unit m...

Page 24: ...ding Grounding the Outdoor Unit MU SU The outdoor unit shall be connected to a protective earth with not less than 10 AWG conductors having green yellow insulation The following figure shows the grounding cable from outdoor unit external screw to adjacent grounding rod The cable should be long enough to reach from the mounting pole to the grounding rod with 3 to 6 feet extra to allow for strain re...

Page 25: ...evision reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient the relocate receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer ...

Page 26: ...to do so may cause Ethernet packet loss Power Control ATPC Activate ATPC Check this box to activate Automatic Power Control Expected Rx power Set the desired Rx power threshold maximum RSSI of Sygnus SHC SU at the MU Tx Power Configuration Antenna Gain select the antenna gain Cable Loss Insert cable attenuation for the specific frequency used TX Power Select the output power at the antenna connect...

Page 27: ...for synchronization input pulses Running counter indicates synchronization is active AIS Value Set the default value Press the Submit button to save the configuration in the unit RF Analyzer The RF Analyzer is used to make a site survey before deploying units in a site To start the RF Analyzer press the Start button The Clear button is used to clear the display and RSSI readings In order to end th...

Page 28: ...SHC USER S MANUAL 28 Appendix A Outdoor Cables Scheme Figure Outdoor Cables Scheme Note In order to comply with CAT5 91 meters cable Pins 1 2 must be on a twisted pair wire Pins 3 6 must be on a twisted pair wire ...

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Page 30: ... SM SDP 5X 170D 060 Flat panel base station antenna 5 GHz 60 degrees 17 dBi dual polarization SM ODP 5X 120D 000 Omni antenna 5 GHz 360 degrees 12 dBi dual polarization SM SDP 24 150D 090 Flat panel base station antenna 2 4 GHz 90 degrees 15 dBi dual polarization External antennas directional single polarization SISO For PTP links and PTMP Subscribers Part number Description SM DA 24 240D 010 Grid...

Page 31: ...al polarization SM DP 6X 290D 005 Dish antenna 6 GHz 2ft 5 degrees 29 dBi dual polarization SM DP 6X 320D 003 Dish antenna 6 GHz 3ft 3 degrees 32 dBi dual polarization SM DP 6X 350D 002 Dish antenna 6 GHz 4ft 2 5 degrees 35 dBi dual polarization SM DP 7X 300D 005 Dish antenna 7 GHz 2ft 5 degrees 30 dBi dual polarization SM DP 7X 340D 003 Dish antenna 7 GHz 3ft 3 degrees 34 dBi dual polarization SM...