Page 3 - Table of Contents
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Installation .................................................................................... 1-1 General ...................................................................................................................................... 1-1 1+0/1+1 Installation .....
Page 4 - Safety Precautions; Fiber Optic Line Precautions; Do not attempt to adjust the laser drive current.; General Equipment Precautions
Safety Precautions & Declared Material Fiber Optic Line Precautions Before turning on the equipment, make sure that the fiber optic cable is intact and is connected to the transmitter. Do not attempt to adjust the laser drive current. Do not use broken or non-terminated fiber optic cables/connec...
Page 5 - ESD protection measures must be observed when touching the IDU.; must be discharged; from both personnel and tools.; 子信息品有毒有害物申明
Safety Precautions & Declared Material (continued) Static electricity may cause bodily harm, as well as harm to electronic components inside the device. Anyone responsible for the installation or maintenance of the IDU must use an ESD Wrist Strap. ESD protection measures must be observed when to...
Page 7 - Chapter 1: Installation; General; GE MDS Intrepid-HC HP 2+2 XPIC configuration; About GE MDS Intrepid-HC HP
GE MDS Intrepid-HC HP Installation Guide 1-1 Chapter 1: Installation General This guide provides installation procedures for the following GE MDS Intrepid-HC HP systems: GE MDS Intrepid-HC HP 1+0/1+1 configuration GE MDS Intrepid-HC HP 2+2 XPIC configuration GE MDS Intrepid-HC HP N+1 configuration A...
Page 8 - GE MDS Intrepid-HC HP RFU; GE MDS Intrepid-HC IDU
GE MDS Intrepid-HC HP Installation Guide 1-2 2+0 Configuration The GE MDS Intrepid-HC HP RFU works together with Intrepid-HC, Intrepid-HC HP/T, and Intrepid-HC 64P, which are modular network connectivity IDUs designed to meet growing market demands for increased spectral-efficient systems. GE MDS In...
Page 9 - About the GE MDS Intrepid-HC HP OCBs; Two types of OCBs can be used:
GE MDS Intrepid-HC HP Installation Guide 1-3 About the GE MDS Intrepid-HC HP OCBs GE MDS Intrepid-HC HP RFUs and OCBs (Outdoor Circulator Blocks) can be chained in different ways for different configurations. Two types of OCBs can be used: Type1 OCB Type2 OCB The main difference between the two type...
Page 10 - Assembling the RFU and OCB; The instructions in this guide should be performed indoors.; OCB
GE MDS Intrepid-HC HP Installation Guide 1-4 1+0/1+1 Installation This section describes the installation procedure for GE MDS Intrepid-HC HP in a 1+0 or 1+1 configuration. The components involved in this procedure include the following: RFU OCB Hanger Kit Pole Mount Kit Assembling the RFU and OCB T...
Page 11 - positions on the OCB.
GE MDS Intrepid-HC HP Installation Guide 1-5 3. Gently slide the RFU in the OCB, making sure that the two empty spaces in the RFU correspond to the filter positions on the OCB. 4. Tighten the Allen Head screws to the OCB using an Allen wrench. OCB Sealing Gasket
Page 12 - Assembling the Hanger Kit; To assemble the Hanger Kit together with the RFU and OCB:
GE MDS Intrepid-HC HP Installation Guide 1-6 Assembling the Hanger Kit The Hanger Kit is used to connect two RFUs and OCBs to the Pole Mount Kit. It consists of a single metal plate. To assemble the Hanger Kit together with the RFU and OCB: 1. Place the RFU on the floor and hold it upright, as shown...
Page 13 - Assembling the Pole Mount Kit; The kit consists of a single metal plate with a clamp assembly.
GE MDS Intrepid-HC HP Installation Guide 1-7 Assembling the Pole Mount Kit The Pole Mount Kit is used to connect the Hanger Kit (together with the RFU and OCB) to the pole. The kit consists of a single metal plate with a clamp assembly. Important: The diameter of the pole upon which the kit is mount...
Page 14 - Assembling the Hanger Kit (with RFU and OCB) and Pole Mount Kit; To assemble the Hanger Kit and the Pole Mount Kit:
GE MDS Intrepid-HC HP Installation Guide 1-8 Assembling the Hanger Kit (with RFU and OCB) and Pole Mount Kit To assemble the Hanger Kit and the Pole Mount Kit: 1. Lift the Hanger Kit with the fastened RFU and OCB, and hang it, using the Hanger Bend, on the Pole Mount Kit, as shown in the following i...
Page 16 - Couplers
GE MDS Intrepid-HC HP Installation Guide 1-10 Each Pole Mount Kit can accommodate two RFUs and OCB units, as shown in the following illustration. Couplers
Page 17 - RFU Cable Connections; The connections include the following:; Connects the RFU to the IDU.; Ground; Used for electrical ground.; Flexible Waveguide; Connects the RFU to the antenna.
GE MDS Intrepid-HC HP Installation Guide 1-11 RFU Cable Connections The RFU cable connectors are located on the bottom of the RFU, as shown in the following photo: The connections include the following: XPIC/RSL For XPIC functionality and radio signal monitoring. IF Connects the RFU to the IDU. Grou...
Page 18 - +2 XPIC Installation
GE MDS Intrepid-HC HP Installation Guide 1-12 2+2 XPIC Installation This section describes the installation procedure for GE MDS Intrepid-HC HP in a 2+2 XPIC configuration. Flexible Waveguide Connection to Main Horizontal and Vertical Antenna Ports Elliptical Waveguide / Waveguide-to-Coax Connection...
Page 19 - Installation Components; Connect both pole mount kits to the pole.
GE MDS Intrepid-HC HP Installation Guide 1-13 Installation Components Installation Procedure 1. Connect both pole mount kits to the pole. If the RFUs are to be assembled one above the other, there should be a minimum distance of 40 cm between the two pole mount kits, as shown in the following illust...
Page 20 - Assemble both couplers on the OCBs.
GE MDS Intrepid-HC HP Installation Guide 1-14 Important: The diameter of the pole upon which the kit is mounted must be between 50 mm (2") and 125 mm (5"). 2. Connect shorts and 50 ohm terminations on all OCBs (shorts on main antenna ports, 50 ohm terminations on diversity antenna ports). 3....
Page 22 - N+1 Split Mount Installation
GE MDS Intrepid-HC HP Installation Guide 1-16 N+1 Split Mount Installation This section describes the installation procedure for GE MDS Intrepid-HC HP in an N+1 split mount configuration, where N is less than or equal to 5. A split mount N+1 configuration is achieved using Type-1 and Type-2 OCBs alt...
Page 23 - Note; Site A
GE MDS Intrepid-HC HP Installation Guide 1-17 Note : When installing an N+1 configuration, assemble the OCBs in an inverted order, to maintain the same branching loss between the carriers, as shown in the following illustration. Site A Site B C1 C2 C3 C3 C2 C1
Page 24 - Installation Configuration Illustrations; Note that in this section, the following abbreviations are used:
GE MDS Intrepid-HC HP Installation Guide 1-18 Installation Configuration Illustrations This section provides illustrations of different GE MDS Intrepid-HC HP installation configurations. Note that in this section, the following abbreviations are used: HSB - Hot Standby FD - Frequency Diversity SD - ...
Page 28 - +1 Space Diversity BBS
GE MDS Intrepid-HC HP Installation Guide 1-22 1+1 Space Diversity BBS 1+1 SD BBS Configuration B.L W .G M.P S .P 1+0 S D B B S M.AD .AM.AD .A 0dB 0.5dB N /AN /A N /AN /A 0dB 0.5dB TX Fi lter RX Fi lter RX Fi lter TX RX M RX D TX f1 RX f1 RX f1 OCB typ e 1 RF U 50 ohm TX Fi lter RX Fi lter RX Fi lter...
Page 29 - +0 DP Configuration
GE MDS Intrepid-HC HP Installation Guide 1-23 2+0 Dual Pole & 2+0 Space Diversity Dual Pole 2+0 DP Configuration 2+0 SD DP Configuration B.L W .G M.P S .P 2+0 S D D PA M.AD .AM.AD .A 0.5dB 0.B 1.5/2.5dB * N /AN /A N /AN /A 0dB * C oax C able 3.5/5dB B.L W .G M.P S .P 2+0 D PA M.AD .AM.AD .A 0dB ...
Page 31 - +2 Hot Standby Dual Pole; +2 HSB DP Configuration
GE MDS Intrepid-HC HP Installation Guide 1-25 2+2 Hot Standby Dual Pole TX Fi lter RX Fi lter RX Fi lter TX RX M RX D TX f1 RX f1 RX f1 OCB typ e 2 RF U TX Fi lter RX Fi lter RX Fi lter TX RX M RX D TX f1 RX f1 RX f1 RF U 50 ohm OCB typ e 2 50 ohm TX Fi lter RX Fi lter RX Fi lter TX RX M RX D TX f1'...
Page 32 - +2 Hot Standby Single Pole; +2 HSB SP Configuration
GE MDS Intrepid-HC HP Installation Guide 1-26 2+2 Hot Standby Single Pole TX Fi lter RX Fi lter RX Fi lter TX RX M RX D TX f2 RX f2 RX f2 OCB typ e 2 RF U TX Fi lter RX Fi lter RX Fi lter TX RX M RX D TX f1 RX f1 RX f1 OCB typ e 1 RF U 50 ohm TX Fi lter RX Fi lter RX Fi lter TX RX M RX D TX f2 RX f2...
Page 33 - +2 Space Diversity Dual Pole; +2 SD DP Configuration
GE MDS Intrepid-HC HP Installation Guide 1-27 2+2 Space Diversity Dual Pole 2+2 SD DP Configuration B.L W .G M.P S .P 2+2 S D D PA M.A D .AM.AD .A 0.5dB 1.6/1.8dB 1.5/2.5dB * * C oax C able 3.5/5dB 1.6/1.8dB 7/7.4dB 0.5dB 7/7.4dB 1.5/2.5dB * TX Fi lter RX Fi lter RX Fi lter TX RX M RX D TX f1 RX f1 ...
Page 34 - +2 Space Diversity Single Pole
GE MDS Intrepid-HC HP Installation Guide 1-28 2+2 Space Diversity Single Pole 2+2 SD SP Configuration TX Fi lter RX Fi lter RX Fi lter TX RX M RX D TX f2 RX f2 RX f2 OCB typ e 2 RF U TX Fi lter RX Fi lter RX Fi lter TX RX M RX D TX f1 RX f1 RX f1 OCB typ e 1 RF U 50 ohm TX Fi lter RX Fi lter RX Fi l...
Page 35 - +2 Frequency Diversity Single Pole; +2 FD SP Configuration
GE MDS Intrepid-HC HP Installation Guide 1-29 2+2 Frequency Diversity Single Pole B.L W .G M.P S .P 2+2 FD S PA M.A D .AM.AD .A 0.75dB 1dB N /A N /A N /AN /A N /AN /A TX Fi lter RX Fi lter RX Fi lter TX RX M RX D TX f3 RX f3 RX f3 OCB typ e 2 RF U TX Fi lter RX Fi lter RX Fi lter TX RX M RX D TX f1 ...
Page 36 - +2 Hot Standby Frequency Diversity Dual Pole; +2 HSB FD DP Configuration
GE MDS Intrepid-HC HP Installation Guide 1-30 2+2 Hot Standby Frequency Diversity Dual Pole 2+2 HSB FD DP Configuration B.L W .G M.P S .P 2+2 FD D PA M.A D .AM.AD .A 0.25dB 0.5dB N /A N /A N /AN /A N /AN /A TX Fi lter RX Fi lter RX Fi lter TX RX M RX D TX f3 RX f3 RX f3 OCBtyp e 2 RF U TX Fi lter RX...
Page 37 - +2 Frequency Diversity / Space Diversity Dual Pole
GE MDS Intrepid-HC HP Installation Guide 1-31 2+2 Frequency Diversity / Space Diversity Dual Pole 2+2 SD/FD DP Configuration TX Fi lter RX Fi lter RX Fi lter TX RX M RX D TX f3 RX f3 RX f3 OCB typ e 2 RF U TX Fi lter RX Fi lter RX Fi lter TX RX M RX D TX f1 RX f1 RX f1 OCB typ e 1 RF U TX Fi lter RX...
Page 38 - +1 FD DP Configuration
GE MDS Intrepid-HC HP Installation Guide 1-32 N+1 Systems 4+1 FD DP Configuration TX Fi lter RX Fi lter RX Fi lter TX RX M RX D TX f3 RX f3 RX f3 OCBtyp e 2 RF U TX Fi lter RX Fi lter RX Fi lter TX RX M RX D TX f1 RX f1 RX f1 OCB typ e 1 RF U TX Fi lter RX Fi lter RX Fi lter TX RX M RX D TX f5 RX f5...
Page 39 - +1 FD DP Configuration
GE MDS Intrepid-HC HP Installation Guide 1-33 IF IF IF IF IF NMS & WAYSIDE POWER IDM Switch card (XC) IDM IDM STM-1 STM-1 STM-1 IDC IDC IDC IDM STM-1 IF IF IF IF IF NMS & WAYSIDE POWER Switch Card (XC) IDM STM-1 IDC IDC Inter-shelf XC cable IDM STM-1 5+1 FD DP Configuration TX Fi lter RX Fi ...
Page 40 - +1 FD SD DP Configuration
GE MDS Intrepid-HC HP Installation Guide 1-34 4+1 FD SD DP Configuration TX Fi lter RX Fi lter RX Fi lter TX RX M RX D TX f3 RX f3 RX f3 OCBtyp e 2 RF U TX Fi lter RX Fi lter RX Fi lter TX RX M RX D TX f1 RX f1 RX f1 OCBtyp e 1 RF U TX Fi lter RX Fi lter RX Fi lter TX RX M RX D TX f5 RX f5 RX f5 OCB...
Page 41 - +1 FD SD DP Configuration
GE MDS Intrepid-HC HP Installation Guide 1-35 IF IF IF IF IF NMS & WAYSIDE POWER IDM Switch card (XC) IDM IDM STM-1 STM-1 STM-1 IDC IDC IDC IDM STM-1 IF IF IF IF IF NMS & WAYSIDE POWER Switch Card (XC) IDM STM-1 IDC IDC Inter-shelf XC cable IDM STM-1 5+1 FD SD DP Configuration TX Fi lter RX ...
Page 43 - Chapter 2: Initial System Setup; NMS User Guide; Initial Setup Steps; Procedures Performed using a Craft Terminal:
MDS Intrepid-HC HP Installation and Operation 2-1 Chapter 2: Initial System Setup General After the system is installed and tested, and antenna alignment is performed, the next step is initial IDU setup and configuration. Initial setup procedures are performed on a craft terminal via a serial port c...
Page 44 - Initial Setup using the Craft Terminal; Connecting to the IDU via Serial Port
2-2 MDS Intrepid-HC HP Installation and Operation - Setting up external alarms Connecting the Line Interfaces Initial Setup using the Craft Terminal The following procedures are performed after the RFU and antenna are installed. Connecting to the IDU via Serial Port Turn the IDU power switch ON. On ...
Page 45 - Defining IP Addresses; netid
GE MDS Intrepid-HC HP Installation Guide 2-3 Defining IP Addresses Before you can configure the MDS Intrepid-HC HP system, you need to define IP addresses using the craft terminal. The MDS Intrepid-HC HP includes two IP interfaces: an Ethernet interface, and a serial interface. Each interface has it...
Page 46 - To define IP Addresses:; In the main terminal program menu, select; Configuration; and define the addresses as described above.; Important; After you set up IP addresses, restart the IDU to activate them.; Setup Options in the Terminal Program; - used to perform loopbacks and obtain system information.
2-4 MDS Intrepid-HC HP Installation and Operation To define IP Addresses: 1. In the main terminal program menu, select Configuration . 2. Select IDC . 3. Select Basic . 4. Select IP and define the addresses as described above. Important After you set up IP addresses, restart the IDU to activate them...
Page 47 - Additional Setup Using the NMS; Connecting to the Ethernet Port; crossed; NMS PC Requirements; Chapter 5 - Operation
GE MDS Intrepid-HC HP Installation Guide 2-5 Additional Setup Using the NMS Some of the initial setup procedures require the use of The NMS. Once initial setup is complete, use The NMS to run the system on a daily basis. Connecting to the Ethernet Port 1. Connect a crossed Ethernet cable from your P...
Page 48 - Starting the NMS; NMS Element Manager; NMS Login Window; admin; Read
2-6 MDS Intrepid-HC HP Installation and Operation Starting the NMS 1. Select Start, Programs, NMS , NMS Element Manager . The NMS Login window appears. NMS Login Window 2. Enter the IP address of the IDU, and the SNMP community (for SNMP protocol access). 3. For User Name use admin and for Password ...
Page 49 - Setting the Local TX Frequency Channel; , or click the RFU icon in the tool bar.; RFU Parameters
GE MDS Intrepid-HC HP Installation Guide 2-7 Setting the Local TX Frequency Channel If the TX frequency was previously defined using the HyperTerminal, use this screen only to verify that the correct frequency was set. 1. Select Configuration, RFU Left/Right, RFU Configuration , or click the RFU ico...
Page 51 - Specifying System Information; System Information Window
GE MDS Intrepid-HC HP Installation Guide 2-9 Specifying System Information To specify system information: 1. Select File , Local/Remote , System Information ., or click the System Information icon . System Information Window 2. In the Current Time area, click Date/Time Configuration and set the date...
Page 52 - Local/Remote Transport Configuration; The Transport Configuration window appears.; Trap Forwarding Configuration; , or click the Traps
2-10 MDS Intrepid-HC HP Installation and Operation Local/Remote Transport Configuration The Local/Remote Transport Configuration window allows you to change threshold levels for the radio and alarms, and to configure special transmission parameters. This is recommended for advanced users only. Note:...
Page 53 - Trap Forwarding Configuration Window
GE MDS Intrepid-HC HP Installation Guide 2-11 Trap Forwarding Configuration Window 2. In the Managers IP Address area, specify the IP addresses of the managers to which you want traps to be sent. For each manager IP you specify, specify the Trap Port , and for Send Trap for Alarms with Severity , se...
Page 54 - External Alarms Setup; The Input/Output External Alarms window appears.
2-12 MDS Intrepid-HC HP Installation and Operation External Alarms Setup The procedure detailed in this section is required only if alarms generated by external equipment are connected to the IDU, or if the IDU alarm outputs are connected to other equipment (using the alarms I/O connector). 1. Selec...
Page 55 - Apply; Exiting the NMS; File
GE MDS Intrepid-HC HP Installation Guide 2-13 The alarm outputs are Form C Relays. Each output relay provides three pins, as follows: Normally Open (NO) Normally Closed (NC) Common (C) Output alarms can be defined as any of the following: Major Minor Warning External Power BER Line Loopback LOF IDU ...
Page 56 - Initial Setup Steps for up to 9+1 Configuration; You must configure all six IDCs using the HyperTerminal.; To set the cascading mode:
2-14 MDS Intrepid-HC HP Installation and Operation Initial Setup for Intrepid-HC HP/T IDU Initial Setup Steps for up to 9+1 Configuration Cascading two Intrepid-HC HP/T IDUs at each site enables a configuration of up to 9+1 (10 carriers), or XPIC 7+1 with two additional carriers. The setup steps for...
Page 57 - In addition, you must define same
GE MDS Intrepid-HC HP Installation Guide 2-15 Defining IP Addresses Before you can configure the Intrepid-HC HP/T system, you need to define four IP addresses using the craft terminal. The Intrepid-HC HP/T includes three levels of two IP interfaces: an Ethernet interface, and a serial interface. Eac...
Page 58 - floor; IPbase
2-16 MDS Intrepid-HC HP Installation and Operation The following figure illustrates an Intrepid-HC HP/T management model from an EMS/NMS point of view. Each IDC calculates its own IP address, considering cascade shelf# and floor#: # # * 3 floor shelf IPbase IP + + = where: IPbase is dividable by 8 (...
Page 59 - shelves. The subnet is not
GE MDS Intrepid-HC HP Installation Guide 2-17 Note that the Inband bytes run through the upper level of the cluster. The Ethernet interface of every Network Element (NE) is assigned the CIDR=/29 subnet, i.e. subnet mask 255.255.255.248. This allows 6 elements to be communicated over the interface. T...
Page 61 - After you set up IP addresses, restart the IDUs to activate them.
GE MDS Intrepid-HC HP Installation Guide 2-19 Important: After you set up IP addresses, restart the IDUs to activate them. 7. Repeat the steps above for the remaining IDCs in the Intrepid-HC HP/T IDU. Setup Options in the Terminal Program The main menu in the terminal setup program includes the foll...
Page 65 - RFU Configuration Window; to save the settings.; Close
GE MDS Intrepid-HC HP Installation Guide 2-23 RFU Configuration Window 2. In the Frequency Control section, set the TX Channel to the required channel. By default, it is set to the first channel. If you are unsure of the required channel, refer to the System Descriptions guide for channel allocation...
Page 66 - Setting up the N+1 Configuration; type; H/W Protection Type Window
2-24 MDS Intrepid-HC HP Installation and Operation Setting up the N+1 Configuration 1. Select Protection, H/W protection, H/W protection type . H/W Protection Type Window 2. Click the Protection Topology drop-down list and select the required configuration, as follows: HSB 1+1 - the upper level is a...
Page 67 - configuration; H/W Protection Configuration Window; Protection Enabled; if you want the switch to occur when the system reaches an MSE of -28.; Revertive Link; Examples; Revertive = Extra Traffic
GE MDS Intrepid-HC HP Installation Guide 2-25 9+1 - cascade mode, ten separate carriers with one protected. 3. Select Protection, H/W protection, H/W protection configuration . The following window will appear if the protection type you selected was between 1+1 and 9+1. H/W Protection Configuration ...
Page 68 - Revertive Switch Timeout; perform a switch to the channel you chose as high priority.
2-26 MDS Intrepid-HC HP Installation and Operation first hitless fault. When the fault is cleared, the MUX will receive data from two sources: the +1 modem, and its own modem, meaning the next fault in this channel will be errorless (if other carriers will fail, the data will be hitless). Revertive ...
Page 70 - Protocol
2-28 MDS Intrepid-HC HP Installation and Operation Local/Remote Transport Configuration The Local/Remote Transport Configuration window allows you to change threshold levels for the radio and alarms, and to configure special transmission parameters. This is recommended for advanced users only and sh...
Page 71 - , or click the Traps Configuration icon.
GE MDS Intrepid-HC HP Installation Guide 2-29 Trap Forwarding Configuration This section explains how to set up a trap forwarding plan. If your application does not require trap forwarding, you can skip the following procedure. 1. Select Configuration , Management System , Traps Configuration , or c...
Page 73 - Input/Output External Alarms Window
GE MDS Intrepid-HC HP Installation Guide 2-31 Input/Output External Alarms Window Follow the steps below for both the Local and Remote sides. The microcontroller in the IDU reads alarm inputs (dry contact) and transmits them to the network management system. This allows Intrepid-HC HP/T to report ex...
Page 74 - Connecting Line Interfaces; System Descriptions
2-32 MDS Intrepid-HC HP Installation and Operation LOF IDU ODU Cable Remote The default alarm output setting for each relay is “Power”. The relays may be connected to customer-specific applications. Refer to Appendix B for details concerning the alarm connector pin assignments. 6. After you complete...
Page 75 - Site Acceptance Procedure
MDS Intrepid-HC HP Installation and Operation 3-1 Chapter 3: Acceptance & Commissioning Procedures General This chapter provides the factory's recommended Acceptance and Commissioning Procedure for the GE MDS Intrepid-HC HP. Acceptance and commissioning should be performed after initial setup is...
Page 79 - Site Acceptance Checklist Notes; Mounting
MDS Intrepid-HC HP Installation and Operation 3-5 SITE ACCEPTANCE CHECKLIST (continued) 11. REMARKS/NOTES 12. GENERAL INFORMATION Name: Title: Company: Signature: Site accepted by: Date: Name: Title: Company: Signature: Site approved by: Date: Site Acceptance Checklist Notes The following notes prov...
Page 80 - Unit; All other user terminations are secure and correctly terminated.
3-6 MDS Intrepid-HC HP Installation and Operation 2. Antenna Antenna is grounded as per site specifications. See the third point in the Antenna Mounting section above. Antenna sway braces are fitted and installed correctly, where applicable. Typically, for an antenna of 1.2 m or larger, an extra swa...
Page 81 - +0 Commissioning Procedure; Scope; The following tests should be performed on each installed link.; Link Verification
MDS Intrepid-HC HP Installation and Operation 3-7 1+0 Commissioning Procedure Scope This section describes the recommended commissioning tests for a GE MDS Intrepid-HC HP radio link in a 1+0 configuration. The purpose of the commissioning tests is to verify correct and proper operation of the produc...
Page 82 - Management Verification; Verify that there are no active alarms on the link.; Loopback Operation
3-8 MDS Intrepid-HC HP Installation and Operation Management Verification Install network management software on the PC, and launch the program. Verify that you can manage the link and that you are able to perform changes to the link configuration (frequency channel, TX power, system name, time &...
Page 83 - +1 Commissioning Procedure; Note that in this section:; Primary; Commissioning Tests
MDS Intrepid-HC HP Installation and Operation 3-9 1+1 Commissioning Procedure Scope This section describes the recommended commissioning tests for a GE MDS Intrepid-HC HP radio link in 1+1 HSB (Hot Standby) and SD (Space Diversity) or FD (Frequency Diversity) configurations (internal protection). Th...
Page 84 - Switching Tests
3-10 MDS Intrepid-HC HP Installation and Operation error-free operation for at least 1 hour. Use a physical loop between the splitters at the far end. Switching Tests Define each of the N channels as preferred (one at a time) for errorless switching to the +1 channel. The regular channel supports hi...
Page 85 - Interoperability Verification
MDS Intrepid-HC HP Installation and Operation 3-11 Interoperability Verification Connect the customer end equipment to the line interfaces and verify correct operation. Further interoperability tests should be performed in accordance with the specific requirements of the connected end equipment. Man...
Page 86 - +0 XPIC Commissioning Procedure; XPIC system installation provided below are followed correctly.; XPIC Installation Guidelines; Antenna and RFU Installation; Mark the drawers respectively.; Antenna Alignment; Polarization adjustment should be done on one antenna only.
3-12 MDS Intrepid-HC HP Installation and Operation 2+0 XPIC Commissioning Procedure Scope This section describes the recommended commissioning tests for a GE MDS Intrepid-HC HP radio link in a 2+0 XPIC Co-Channel-Dual-Polarization configuration. The purpose of the commissioning tests is to verify co...
Page 87 - RSL; XPIC Commissioning Tests; Individual Link Verification
MDS Intrepid-HC HP Installation and Operation 3-13 1. Power up drawer V on both ends of the link and record the RSL reading on one end. 2. Power off drawer V on that end and power on drawer H. 3. Check the RSL obtained on this RFU on H pol, and compare it to the RSL obtained by the RFU installed on ...
Page 88 - XPIC Recovery Verification; Perform the tests specified in
3-14 MDS Intrepid-HC HP Installation and Operation XPIC Recovery Verification In order to verify XPIC operation, simulate the faults described below. 1 Disconnect the IDU-RFU cable for each of the drawers (one at a time), and verify that the other link is operating. 2 Disconnect the XPIC cable and c...
Page 89 - GE MDS Intrepid-HC HP Commissioning Log
MDS Intrepid-HC HP Installation and Operation 3-15 GE MDS Intrepid-HC HP Commissioning Log The Commissioning Log is an integral part of the commissioning procedure and should be filled in for each installed link. The Commissioning Log gathers all relevant information regarding the installed link and...
Page 93 - External Alarms Connector
GE MDS Intrepid-HC HP Installation and Operation A-1 Appendix A: Connector Pin-Outs General This appendix provides pin-outs for IDU connectors, including the following: External Alarms Connector Protection Connector 8 x E1/T1 Connector Modem-PPP Cross Cable Wayside Channel Connectors
Page 94 - External Alarms Connector Pin-Out; The External Alarms connector is a D-type 15 pin connector.
A-2 GE MDS Intrepid-HC HP Installation and Operation External Alarms Connector Pin-Out The External Alarms connector is a D-type 15 pin connector. Pin Signal I/O Description 1 EXT_IN_1 Input External input alarm #1 2 EXT_IN_2 Input External input alarm # 2 3 EXT_IN_3 Input External input alarm #3 4 ...
Page 95 - Protection Connector Pin-Out
GE MDS Intrepid-HC HP Installation and Operation A-3 Protection Connector Pin-Out The Protection connector for is an Rj-45, 8-pin, male type connector. Pin Left Right Function 1 1 GND 2 5 E_SLF_OUT 3 6 IDC TXD 4 7 Cable Echo 5 2 E_MT_IN 6 3 IDC RXD 7 4 NA 8 8 GND 8 x E1/T1 Connector Pin-Out The 8 x ...
Page 96 - not; DB9 to DB25 Cross Cable; Shell is connected to IDU chassis GND.; not
A-4 GE MDS Intrepid-HC HP Installation and Operation Notes: • Shell is connected to IDU chassis GND. • The following pins are not connected: 27,28. Modem-PPP Cross Cable Pin-Outs This section provides pin-outs for the cross cable installed between the dial-up modem and the PPP interface. DB9 to DB9 ...
Page 97 - Wayside Channel Connector Pin-Outs; The following are pin-outs for Wayside channel interfaces.; 0BaseT Connector Pin-Out
GE MDS Intrepid-HC HP Installation and Operation A-5 Wayside Channel Connector Pin-Outs The following are pin-outs for Wayside channel interfaces. E1/T1 Connector Pin-Out RJ-45 Male Connector Pin Signal 1 Ch1_Rx+, Receive Positive - Primary 2 Ch1_Rx-, Receive Negative - Primary 3 Ch2_Rx+, Receive Po...
Page 99 - Appendix B: PPP/SLIP Driver Installation; Configuring PPP; the
GE MDS Intrepid-HC HP Installation Guide B-1 Appendix B: PPP/SLIP Driver Installation Installation for Windows 2000/2003/XP 1. Click Start , Settings , Network and Dialup , Make New Connection . 2. Click Next . 3. Mark Connect directly to another computer. 4. Click Next . 5. Mark Guest . 6. Click Ne...
Page 101 - Appendix C: Frequency Information
GE MDS Intrepid-HC HP Installation and Operation C-1 Appendix C: Frequency Information General This appendix provides frequency information for the GE MDS Intrepid-HC HP. Note: For other frequency channels not listed in this appendix, please contact your factory representative. Frequency Channels 6L...
Page 113 - SRO numbers are issued online at
IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY... GE MDS products are designed for long life and trouble-free operation. However, this equipment, as with all electronic equipment, may have an occasional component failure. The following information will assist you in the event that servicing becomes necessary. TECHNICAL ASSI...