Page 3 - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.; W A R N I N G; SHIELDED CABLES; ADIO
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for an intentional radiator, pursuantto Part 15, Subpart C of the FCC Rules. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequencyenergy. If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause interfere...
Page 4 - Radio Frequency Interference Statement; off
TRACER 2 x E1 User’s Manual 61280004L2-1C Radio Frequency Interference Statement ii • The installed antenna must not be located in a manner that allows exposure of the generalpopulation to the direct beam path of the antenna at a distance less than 15 feet (4.6 meters).Installation on towers, masts,...
Page 5 - Table of Contents; Page; Section 1. Tracer Description; Section 2. Installation
TRACER 2 x E1 User’s Manual 61280004L2-1C Table of Contents iii Page Section 1. Tracer Description Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 1 Applications ...........................................
Page 6 - RF Low; Section 3. Operation; Password
TRACER 2 x E1 User’s Manual 61280004L2-1C Table of Contents iv E1 Interfaces ..................................................................................................................... 13 Link Planning ...........................................................................................
Page 7 - Section 4. Troubleshooting; General
TRACER 2 x E1 User’s Manual 61280004L2-1C Table of Contents v Main Menu Screen ...................................................................................................... 27 E1 Status / Configuration / Loopback Screen ............................................................ 28 Link Pe...
Page 8 - Section 5. Specifications; Warranty; Glossary
TRACER 2 x E1 User’s Manual 61280004L2-1C Table of Contents vi Carrier Sync Status or E1 Mux Sync Status ............................................................... 41 RFC Link Up Status ................................................................................................... 42 ES Val...
Page 9 - Illustrations
TRACER 2 x E1 User’s Manual 61280004L2-1C Table of Contents vii Illustrations Figure 1-1. Typical Application .................................................................................................. 1 Figure 1-2. Bandwidth Division .............................................................
Page 11 - Figure; illustrates a typical application.; Spread Spectrum; ECTION; TRACER D; ESCRIPTION
INTRODUCTION The Dual E1 version of TRACER provides two, individual E1 transports via a 2.4 GHz or 5.8 GHz,direct sequence, spread spectrum microwave link. The transmitter output power is 20 dBm maximumwhile the receiver sensitivity is -89 dBm @ 2.4 GHz and -87 dBm @ 5.8 GHz. System performance isde...
Page 12 - Section 1 TRACER Description; Direct Sequence; Channel Selection; illustrates the bandwidth division.; Forward Error Correction
TRACER 2 x E1 User’s Manual 61280004L2-1C Section 1 TRACER Description 2 Direct Sequence A direct sequence transmitter spreads the signal by mixing the data with the output of a pseudorandomnumber generator which changes state at a rate higher than the data rate. This rate is called the“chipping” ra...
Page 13 - E1 Interfaces; The coaxial connection provides a 75; TRACER System Configuration; Baseband Processor or BBP; The BBP front and rear panels are illustrated in
TRACER 2 X E1 User’s Manual 61280004L2-1C Section 1 TRACER Description 3 E1 Interfaces The E1 interfaces conform to the ITU G.703 and G.704 electrical and signaling interfacerecommendations. Two interfacing configurations are allowed - two pair of BNC coaxial connectors ortwo 15-pin sub-D connectors...
Page 14 - A block diagram of the BBP is shown in; Signal Name
TRACER 2 x E1 User’s Manual 61280004L2-1C Section 1 TRACER Description 4 A block diagram of the BBP is shown in Figure 1-5 . VT100 RS-232 Interface An RS-232 interface is provided via a 25-pin D connector for attaching a VT100 compatible terminal.The active signals used on this interface are listed ...
Page 15 - Alarm Contacts; and
TRACER 2 X E1 User’s Manual 61280004L2-1C Section 1 TRACER Description 5 • Loss of signal• Code violation• CRC error• Framing error• Remote alarm• UA1 A seven-day error history of the E1 interfaces and radio link is also provided. Fifteen-minute historiesare provided for the most recent 24 hours of ...
Page 16 - Figure 1-6. BBP Front Panel with Door Closed; Figure 1-7. BBP Front Panel with Door Open
TRACER 2 x E1 User’s Manual 61280004L2-1C Section 1 TRACER Description 6 As a rule, a green LED indicates a normal situation, a red LED indicates an error situation, and a yellowLED indicates a configuration option. LEDs indicating overall system integrity are listed below. Self Test ..................
Page 17 - The controls available from the control panel are listed below.; Name; N O T E; Frequency plan
TRACER 2 X E1 User’s Manual 61280004L2-1C Section 1 TRACER Description 7 The LEDs that indicate error conditions in the spread spectrum data pump and RFC are listed below.All of these LEDs are visible through the front panel. Any one of these LEDs indicates an error conditionthat precludes system op...
Page 18 - Radio Frequency Converter or RFC; is a block diagram of the RFC. The major connections
TRACER 2 x E1 User’s Manual 61280004L2-1C Section 1 TRACER Description 8 Built-In Tests The TRACER has several features to aid in site setup and later debugging. These diagnostics include E1loopbacks and a link test with BERT (Bit Error Rate Test) data. A link test is performed by pressing thetest b...
Page 19 - C A U T I O N; Figure 1-10. Front and Rear of Rackmount RFC Housing
TRACER 2 X E1 User’s Manual 61280004L2-1C Section 1 TRACER Description 9 Three SMA connectors, located on the RFC module, provide RF and IF connection points. A test point isprovided for monitoring the received signal strength indicator (RSSI). The voltage (relative to the GNDtest point) present on ...
Page 20 - Up Angle View; Antenna Selection; the site’s interference to other sites.; Antenna
TRACER 2 x E1 User’s Manual 61280004L2-1C Section 1 TRACER Description 10 Figure 1-11. Mastmount RFC Housing Up Angle View Eye Level View W ARNING Mounting Clearances Housing Assembly and Guide for Mounting Bracket Holes Antenna Selection TRACER is intended to be coupled with an antenna that is dire...
Page 21 - Section 2 Installation; Rackmounted RFC Configuration:; NSTALLATION
TRACER 2 x E1 User’s Manual 61280004L2-1C Section 2 Installation 11 UNPACK, INSPECT Carefully inspect the TRACER for any shipping damages. If damage is suspected, file a claimimmediately with the carrier then contact ADTRAN Customer Service. If possible, keep the originalshipping container for use i...
Page 22 - Grounding; Standard for Safety: Telephone Equipment
TRACER 2 x E1 User’s Manual 61280004L2-1C Section 2 Installation 12 Grounding The following grounding instructions are derived from the Underwriters’ Laboratory UL 1459 Standard for Safety: Telephone Equipment dated September 20, 1993. An equipment grounding conductor that is no smaller in size than...
Page 23 - Pin
TRACER 2 x E1 User’s Manual 61280004L2-1C Section 2 Installation 13 E1 Interfaces The E1 interface conforms to the ITU G.703 and G.704 electrical and signaling interfacesrecommendations. Two interfacing configurations are available: • 75 Ω unbalanced BNC coaxial connectors. • 120 Ω balanced 15 pin /...
Page 24 - LINK PLANNING; I M P O R T A N T; Local
TRACER 2 x E1 User’s Manual 61280004L2-1C Section 2 Installation 14 Three loopback functions are provided for diagnostic capability of each E1 interface. The local lineloopback (Loop 1 as illustrated in Figure 2-1) loops the incoming E1 signal back out at the E1 framer.The remote link loopback (Loop...
Page 25 - Antenna Feedline Loss; Cable; Antenna Gain; Dish Diameter
TRACER 2 x E1 User’s Manual 61280004L2-1C Section 2 Installation 15 Antenna Feedline Loss Feedline loss is a function of feedline type and length. Feedline loss per 30.48 meters (100 feet) forseveral types of coax at IF and RF frequencies is detailed in the table below. The IF loss applies to BBP/RF...
Page 26 - Path Loss; availability; Link Distance Path Loss
TRACER 2 x E1 User’s Manual 61280004L2-1C Section 2 Installation 16 Path Loss The free space path loss is given by Loss(dB) = 96.6 + 20 log 10 f + 20log 10 D * 1.609344 where D is distance in kilometers f is operating frequency in GHz A tabulation of various path loss is given below. Path Availabili...
Page 27 - SETTING THE TRANSMITTER POWER
TRACER 2 x E1 User’s Manual 61280004L2-1C Section 2 Installation 17 The nominal received signal level is -60 dBm. For help in link planning, use the path loss calculationworksheet below. - 89 dBm / -87 dBm Minimum Signal Power for 2.4 GHz / 5.8 GHz+ _______ Transmitter Feedline Loss - _______ Transm...
Page 28 - SETTING THE RFC FREQUENCY PLAN ON NON 1 WATT 2.4 GH
TRACER 2 x E1 User’s Manual 61280004L2-1C Section 2 Installation 18 SETTING THE RFC FREQUENCY PLAN ON NON 1 WATT 2.4 GH Z MODELS The frequency plan designates on which frequencies the TRACER transmits and receives. Plan Acorresponds to a transmitting (Tx) center frequency of 2422 MHz and a receive (...
Page 29 - Plan A
TRACER 2 x E1 User’s Manual 61280004L2-1C Section 2 Installation 19 9. Reattach the cable assemblies from the ports labelled “Tx” and “Rx” on the RFC and the ports labelled “J1” and “J2” on the diplexer. Cable connections should be aligned to eachother as follows. Plan A Plan B RF converter Tx conne...
Page 30 - SETTING THE RFC FREQUENCY PLAN ON 5.8 GH; Directions for Changing the Frequency Plan on the Rackmount RFC
TRACER 2 x E1 User’s Manual 61280004L2-1C Section 2 Installation 20 SETTING THE RFC FREQUENCY PLAN ON 5.8 GH Z MODELS The 5.8 GHz RFC operates on Plan A, Tx = 5747 MHz center frequency, Rx = 5827 MHz centerfrequency or Plan B, Tx = 5827 MHz center frequency, Rx = 5747 MHz center frequency. See Figur...
Page 31 - CONNECTING THE BBP AND THE RFC; APPLYING POWER; C A U T I O N; AUTOMATIC BBP FREQUENCY PLAN; W A R N I N G
TRACER 2 x E1 User’s Manual 61280004L2-1C Section 2 Installation 21 CONNECTING THE BBP AND THE RFC The BBP and the RFC are connected by an IF cable, either supplied by ADTRAN (for rackmountassembly) or by the customer (for mastmount assembly). This single connection provides everything theRFC requir...
Page 32 - CO-LOCATING MULTIPLE SYSTEMS; set the antenna polarity of one system; ANTENNA ALIGNMENT; RF LOW; on
TRACER 2 x E1 User’s Manual 61280004L2-1C Section 2 Installation 22 CO-LOCATING MULTIPLE SYSTEMS When multiple transmitters are to be co-located (installed in the same equipment room or on the sametower), it is advised to set all systems as follows: 1. If more than one system in the same frequency b...
Page 33 - REMOTE BERT
TRACER 2 x E1 User’s Manual 61280004L2-1C Section 2 Installation 23 REMOTE BERT The TRACER includes a Bit Error Rate Tester (BERT) to verify that the installed system is operatingcorrectly. When the “Remote Test” button is pushed on the local BBP, the remote end will send a BERTpattern for approxima...
Page 35 - CABLE CONNECTIONS; PERATION
VT100 USER INTERFACE The TRACER may be accessed with a VT100 compatible terminal set to 9600 bits per second, 8 databits, and no parity, connected to the RS-232 port on the back of the unit. Once a terminal is connected,pressing the “Ctrl” and “L” keys will redraw the current screen. If password acc...
Page 36 - Section 3 Operation; MAIN MENU SELECTIONS; The screen in
TRACER 2 x E1 User’s Manual 61280004L2-1C Section 3 Operation 26 MAIN MENU SELECTIONS System Status Screen The screen in Figure 3-1 displays the status of major system components. This is a status screen only; no configurations can be performed. More detailed information can be obtained by way of th...
Page 37 - Main Menu Screen; Figure 3-3. System Configuration Menu Screen
TRACER 2 x E1 User’s Manual 61280004L2-1C Section 3 Operation 27 Main Menu Screen Pressing “M” on any screen will take the user to the Main Menu (see Figure 3-2 ), from which the subsequent screens can be accessed. To make changes to any of the items in the System Configuration Menu ( Figure 3-3) , ...
Page 38 - , and the E1B Status Screen is illustrated in
TRACER 2 x E1 User’s Manual 61280004L2-1C Section 3 Operation 28 E1 Status / Configuration / Loopback The status of the two E1 interfaces is displayed on this screen. Information such as alarm status,signaling, line coding, and CRC4 Detection framing type are shown. From this screen the E1 can becon...
Page 39 - Link Performance History; Figure 3-6. Link Performance History Screen
TRACER 2 x E1 User’s Manual 61280004L2-1C Section 3 Operation 29 Link Performance History The screen in Figure 3-6 presents detailed error statistics for the RF link. The data is presented as RFC (Radio Frequency Converter) and LNK (RF Link) representing seconds out of service for each. RFCrepresent...
Page 40 - E1A Statistics Page; E1B Statistics Page
TRACER 2 x E1 User’s Manual 61280004L2-1C Section 3 Operation 30 E1A Statistics Page The screen in Figure 3-7 presents detailed error statistics for E1A. The data is presented as Errored Seconds and Severely Errored Seconds. Error History for the most recent 24 hours is recorded in15-minute incremen...
Page 41 - Section 4 Troubleshooting; GENERAL; N O T E; PROBLEM DESCRIPTIONS AND RECOMMENDED ACTIONS; Troubleshooting Using the Front Panel Indicators; Link Down Light is Lit; This alarm will activate when the RF link is not operational.; Recommended Action; ROUBLESHOOTING
TRACER 2 x E1 User’s Manual 61280004L2-1C Section 4 Troubleshooting 31 GENERAL If you experience a problem with the TRACER system, check to ensure that all connectors, coaxialcables, antennas, and E1s are all properly connected; and that the system configuration ensures propertransmit and receive le...
Page 42 - CV/CRC Light on E1A or E1B is Lit – when CRC is enabled
TRACER 2 x E1 User’s Manual 61280004L2-1C Section 4 Troubleshooting 32 Recommended Actions: 1. Check the RX power using the VT100 user interface or RSSI voltage. 2. Check the far-end transmitter for operation and proper transmit power. 3. Check the RF path using a spectrum analyzer or RSSI voltages ...
Page 43 - LOS/OOF Light on E1A or E1B
TRACER 2 x E1 User’s Manual 61280004L2-1C Section 4 Troubleshooting 33 “LBK-A” or “LBK-B” is Lit This indicator will activate when a software or front panel command E1 loopback has been established. Recommended Action Possible Cause (see list below) • A loopback has been commanded from the VT100 use...
Page 44 - ALM is Lit; TRACER has received a Received Remote Alarm (RRA) signal from; Check E1 equipment for error conditions.; No “Power” Light; to the positive terminal.
TRACER 2 x E1 User’s Manual 61280004L2-1C Section 4 Troubleshooting 34 ALM is Lit When the ALM light is on (solid), it indicates reception of an UA1 signal at the E1 interface.If the “ALM” is blinking, it indicates an RRA alarm has been received. Recommended Action Possible Cause (see list below) • ...
Page 45 - “Test” Light is Lit or Blinking; “TST” Light is Lit After Pressing “Remote Test” Button
TRACER 2 x E1 User’s Manual 61280004L2-1C Section 4 Troubleshooting 35 “Test” Light is Lit or Blinking The test alarm will remain on (solid) during power-up, indicating a self-test is in progress. The light willflash or remain on (solid) if the self-test fails. Recommended Action Possible Cause (see...
Page 46 - “RF Low” Light is On
TRACER 2 x E1 User’s Manual 61280004L2-1C Section 4 Troubleshooting 36 I M P O R T A N T If problems persist after you have followed the Recommended Actions, contact ADTRANTechnical Support at (011) 256-963-8716. “Fail” Light is Lit After Pressing “Remote Test” Button The Remote Fail light will acti...
Page 47 - Troubleshooting Using the VT100 User Interface; LOS Alarm; Verify that all cables and connectors are correctly wired.; CV Alarm; Check the incoming E1 signal for CVs using an E1 test set.
TRACER 2 x E1 User’s Manual 61280004L2-1C Section 4 Troubleshooting 37 I M P O R T A N T If problems persist after you have followed the Recommended Actions, contact ADTRANTechnical Support at (011) 256-963-8716. Troubleshooting Using the VT100 User Interface This section provides information for tr...
Page 48 - OOF Alarm; CRC Alarm
TRACER 2 x E1 User’s Manual 61280004L2-1C Section 4 Troubleshooting 38 OOF Alarm The OOF alarm is indicated on the E1A or E1B Status/Configuration/Loopback page. Recommended Action Possible Cause (see list below) • The E1 signal has lost framing sync ....................................................
Page 49 - Check the far-end equipment for alarms or a LOS condition.; UA1 Alarm; Reset the upstream equipment and verify normal operation.
TRACER 2 x E1 User’s Manual 61280004L2-1C Section 4 Troubleshooting 39 Recommended Actions: 1. Check the far-end equipment for alarms or a LOS condition. 2. Check the E1 connections at the far-end equipment. 3. Reset the far-end equipment. UA1 Alarm This alarm is indicated on the E1A or E1B Status/C...
Page 50 - Code Sync Status; Check the RX power using the VT100 user interface or RSSI voltage.
TRACER 2 x E1 User’s Manual 61280004L2-1C Section 4 Troubleshooting 40 Code Sync Status The Code Sync Status will indicate NO on the TRACER System Status page when the link is down ornot operational. The Code Sync Status will indicate NO when data synchronization has not beenachieved between each en...
Page 51 - Carrier Sync Status or E1 Mux Sync Status
TRACER 2 x E1 User’s Manual 61280004L2-1C Section 4 Troubleshooting 41 Carrier Sync Status or E1 Mux Sync Status The Carrier Sync status will indicate NO on the TRACER System Status page when frequencysynchronization has not been achieved between each end of the the RF Link. The E1 Mux Sync Statuswi...
Page 52 - RFC Link Up Status; Check the IF cable for shorts or loose connections.; ES Values in E1A or E1B Performance History Menu; Possible Cause; When CRC is disabled
TRACER 2 x E1 User’s Manual 61280004L2-1C Section 4 Troubleshooting 42 RFC Link Up Status The RF Link Up Status will indicate NO on the TRACER System Status page when communicationbetween the BBP and RFC has failed. Recommended Action Possible Cause (see list below) • Failure of the IF cable. .........
Page 53 - SES Values in E1A or E1B Performance History Menu
TRACER 2 x E1 User’s Manual 61280004L2-1C Section 4 Troubleshooting 43 SES Values in E1A or E1B Performance History Menu This value indicates the number of Severely Errored Seconds in the E1 data stream. Possible Cause • When CRC is enabled, a severely errored second is listed when more than 805 CRC...
Page 55 - PECIFICATIONS
This section lists the specifications for the TRACER system. Transmitter Output Power 100 mW Transmitter ...................... +20 dBm, maximum 1 W Transmitter ............................. +30 dBm, maximum (Factory preset to +27 dBm) Frequency Range .................................. 5725 to 5850 ...
Page 56 - Section 5 Specifications; VT100 Terminal Interface
TRACER 2 x E1 User’s Manual 61280004L2-1C Section 5 Specifications 46 Test Points ............................................ RSSI, QPSK Constellation VT100 Terminal ................................... Menu-Driven User Interface, Control of the Remote End, Password Protected (Optional), Event Histo...
Page 57 - For TRACER sales information, contact ADTRAN Sales at:; REPAIRS AND RETURNS; For technical support at any time, contact ADTRAN at:; ARRANTY
WARRANTY ADTRAN will replace or repair this product within five years from the date of shipment if it does notmeet its published specifications or fails due to defects in materials and workmanship. For detailed warranty, repair, and return information, refer to the ADTRAN Equipment Warranty,Repair, ...
Page 58 - Section 6 Warranty, Ordering and Return Information
TRACER 2 x E1 User’s Manual 61280004L2-1C Section 6 Warranty, Ordering and Return Information 48
Page 59 - ACRONYMS USED IN THIS MANUAL; LOSSARY
ACRONYMS USED IN THIS MANUAL AMI ........................................................ Alternate Mark Inversion BER ........................................................ Bit Error Rate BBP ........................................................ Baseband Processor CRC ............................
Page 61 - PPENDIX; ABLE
The cable connections required for various configurations are detailed below. Terminal Connection (DB-25) Tracer (DCE) Terminal (DTE) Number Name Number Name 2 .............. TXD 2 ............. TXD 3 .............. RXD 3 ............. RXD 4 .............. RTS 4 .............. RTS 5 .............. C...
Page 62 - Appendix A Cable Connections
TRACER 2 x E1 User’s Manual 61280004L2-1C Appendix A Cable Connections A-2
