YDI Link CX-24, User Manual

Page 1: ...Version 1 0 February 2004 MNL 500224 001...

Page 2: ...ghts to copy the software on any medium except as specifically allowed in the license or nondisclosure agreement The Link CX 24 product line is covered by one or more of the following United States Pa...

Page 3: ...on or RF antenna as eyes are particularly vulnerable to radiation Do not disconnect RF coaxial connectors open microwave units or break down any microwave screening while the radio equipment is operat...

Page 4: ...Configuration 21 2 11 Mounting the Link CX 24 30 2 13 Completing the Link CX 24 Installation 33 2 14 Aligning the Antenna 35 2 15 Acceptance Testing 37 2 16 Final Link CX 24 Configuration 40 2 17 Upda...

Page 5: ...nd Level Surfaces 13 Figure 2 2 Typical EMS NMS Ethernet Connections 15 Figure 2 3 Link CX 24 Orderable Parts 20 Figure 2 4a Link CX 24 Configuration Setup 22 Figure 2 4b Link CX 24 Positive Ground Po...

Page 6: ...Web Page 41 Figure 2 19 Typical Ethernet Update Software Web Page 41 Figure C 1 Link CX 24 Login Window all models 52 Figure C 2 Link CX 24 DS 3 Monitor Web Page 53 Figure C 3 Link CX 24 DS 3 Commissi...

Page 7: ...le 2 5 Physical Installation Checklist 37 Table 2 6 Electrical Connection Checklist 38 Table 2 7 DS 3 Internal Circuit and Radio Link Checklist 39 Table 2 8 Ethernet Internal Circuit and Radio Link Ch...

Page 8: ...on Compliance Other countries have varying RF licensing and operating requirements and it is imperative that operators and professional installers ensure that the Link CX 24 is configured and installe...

Page 9: ...ers CAPs and Competitive Local Exchange Carriers CLECs 1 5 System Overview Each Link CX 24 consists of a Link CX 24 radio with integral antenna as shown in Figure 1 2 along with external power and dat...

Page 10: ...can be installed with horizontal or vertical polarization up to four Link CX 24 radios can be mounted at each hub or node to form part of a star or mesh network See Figure 1 3 Figure 1 3 Link CX 24 S...

Page 11: ...d backup software versions contained in Link CX 24 memory operator selectable 1 7 Link CX 24 Basic Structure 1 7 1 Radio Links Each radio link includes two Link CX 24 terminals Each terminal consists...

Page 12: ...he single bracket mounts one Link CX 24 The bracket is designed to provide rugged mounting for the Link CX 24 while allowing fine adjustment for antenna alignment 1 7 5 Interface Connectors and Indica...

Page 13: ...e radio link DS 3 data equipment 5 IN Female TNC Connector DS 3 data to the radio link DS 3 data equipment 6 ETHERNET 2 Female 4 Pin Circular Connector 10 100Base T transmit and receive receptacle Eth...

Page 14: ...Craft PC to a Link CX 24 for future CLI applications All of the cables described above include weather resistant connectors 1 7 7 Integral Antenna The integral antenna is a 12 diameter reflector ante...

Page 15: ...le via the Link CX 24 built in web server or via SNMP polls Five LEDs that provide visual alarm status They verify proper operation of the Ethernet ports DS3 ports and radio link and indicate proper p...

Page 16: ...ing the ETHERNET 1 and ETHERNET 2 ports between Link CX 24 radios using straight pinned or crossover Ethernet cables 1 7 12 Web Based GUI Access Security Access to the Web based GUI graphical user int...

Page 17: ...supported on the Link CX 24 Ethernet versions as any loop back could result in an immediate data storm Instead YDI recommends that customers use external equipment to Ping use Packet Internet Groper...

Page 18: ...thout extensive telecommunications infrastructure or in areas where the cost of local access is high installing and maintaining a Link CX 24 radio network can be very cost effective Typical users of p...

Page 19: ...ata from one location to another Generally the common points to consider when planning a Link CX 24 network are Line of Sight Unlike some frequency bands the Link CX 24 radios must be within line of s...

Page 20: ...2 1 Preventing Multi path Fading from Ground Level Surfaces External Interference Because the Link CX 24 operates in an unlicensed band YDI strongly recommends that you use a spectrum analyzer at both...

Page 21: ...d Figure 2 2 shows some common arrangements for the EMS and or NMS Ethernet links The cable run from the Ethernet switch or router to the Link CX 24 must be 100 m 328 ft or less and can be straight th...

Page 22: ...and 100 m 328 ft power cables with the correct connectors for Link CX 24 power as described in Section 1 7 6 2 7 Transmit Power Planning The Link CX 24 normally uses a manually set output power level...

Page 23: ...here are other receivers beyond the remote Link CX 24 terminal for instance in a mesh network In this case the professional installer must use the free space calculation to determine the actual Maximu...

Page 24: ...n 2 7 Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled IP Address must be different obtain from IP network planner _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Subnet Mask obtain from IP network planner _ _ _ _ _...

Page 25: ..._ _ System Name optional up to 255 ASCII characters System Contact Information optional up to 255 ASCII characters System Location optional up to 255 ASCII characters 2 9 Before Installing 2 9 1 Gene...

Page 26: ...shipped with the Link CX 24 User s Manual and mounting hardware Unpack each box and examine the exterior of each unit for any visible damage If visible damage is detected immediately contact your sal...

Page 27: ...d and Control Cables see Table A 2 and One Power Cable see Table A 3 All available in 82 ft 25 m 164 ft 50 m or 328 ft 100 m 4 Link CX 24 to Link CX 24 10 100 Ethernet Crossover Cable see Table A 4 20...

Page 28: ...ft PC command line interface Future option Standoffs and or tie wraps or similar for fastening cables Vinyl or equivalent electrical tape Butyl rubber amalgamating connector sealing tape Customer supp...

Page 29: ...nd the white wire of the power cable that goes to the Link CX 24 must be plugged to the black wire of the power supply cable and the red wire of the power cable that goes to the Link CX 24 must be plu...

Page 30: ...ruary 2004 Figure 2 4b Link CX 24 Positive Ground Power Connections Black White To Craft PC White Red Wire is Connected to Ground Figure 2 4c Link CX 24 Negative Ground Power Connections White Wire is...

Page 31: ...wser If the web browser Ethernet address has been changed use the replacement Ethernet address instead of http 10 0 0 x 9 If the Link CX 24 has not been configured for a login and password continue wi...

Page 32: ...e link for the Commission Radio page The web browser displays the Commission Radio page similar to the samples shown in Figure 2 7 and Figure 2 8 Figure 2 7 shows a typical DS 3 Link CX 24 Commission...

Page 33: ...wer Control for now 13 Click Submit Changes to upload changes to the Link CX 24 14 On the Commission Radio page select the link for the Commission Interfaces page The web browser displays the Commissi...

Page 34: ...Link CX 24 User s Manual Version 1 0 Page 27 February 2004 Figure 2 9 Typical DS 3 Link CX 24 Commission Manager Web Page...

Page 35: ...est page select the BERT Radio Loop back test and select One Minute Select Start Test to verify the internal Link CX 24 circuitry before installation When the BERT Radio Loop back test is complete the...

Page 36: ...nk CX 24 has been configured and the internal Ethernet circuitry of the Link CX 24 has been tested 23 Disconnect the external Ethernet device from the Link CX 24 24 Continue with Step 25 Note Do not s...

Page 37: ...it Figure 2 12 Link CX 24 Mounting Components 28 Select the Link CX 24 Polarization Since the Link CX 24 is equipped with an integral antenna how the adapter bracket X is mounted to the unit determine...

Page 38: ...ting studs on the back of the unit with the adaptor bracket holes and securing to the unit using four M5 nuts flat washers and lock washers as shown in Figure 2 14 Tighten hardware four places Torque...

Page 39: ...24 to a 1 75 diameter pole Do not tighten at this stage The pole mounting bracket A will accept pole diameters between 1 75 to 3 OD The Link CX 24 unit can be mounted to larger pole diameters by disca...

Page 40: ...thernet equipment Leave a minimum of 38 cm 15 inches of service loop in the cables where they attach to the lightning arrestor Avoid tight bends during cable routing and fastening 33 Connect the power...

Page 41: ...24 the ENET 1 and or ENET 2 LEDs should be on or flashing When the Ethernet equipment is not transmitting data to the Link CX 24 the ENET 1 and or ENET 2 LEDs should be off or flashing as local data i...

Page 42: ...nd held voltmeter and BNC test lead to the test point 43 Fine Azimuth Alignment Rotate the Link CX 24 mounting bracket on the pole until the proper azimuth alignment is achieved It is advised that in...

Page 43: ...ink CX 24 LEDs See Figure 1 3 and Table 4 2 for the locations and descriptions of the Link CX 24 LEDs When power is properly applied to the Link CX 24 the PWR LCL ALARM LED will be on Because the radi...

Page 44: ...Verified Inspector Date Is the mounting pipe securely connected to the mounting structure Is the Link CX 24 securely connected to the mounting pipe Is the lightning protection above the Link CX 24 pr...