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align the original side antenna until maximum RSL is achieved. Two or three rounds of alignment at

each end are typically required to achieve the designed target RSL. For initial alignment, a slow

steady sweep in horizontal, then vertical alignment will help identify the antenna center beam by

watching for the highest signal in both planes. RSL reporting is delayed by approximately 1 second.

With this in mind, for fine alignment, it is a good practice to make small adjustments, wait, then

make a measurement, and continue adjusting in small steps.

Telecommunication Connections

Ensure that power and grounding are properly wired and installed before making additional

connections. The included grounding hardware allows connection of a grounding lug to the M5

receptacle near one of the corners of the radio. Place the wave washer next to the head of the screw.

Place flat washers on both sides of the grounding lug. Another grounding connection is available on

the power injector.

After establishing the radio link, connect the Ethernet and T1/E1 (RJ-48C) services matching

configurations made in the GUI. Use a ping test to verify connectivity across Ethernet. A T1/E1 line

or test equipment can help verify T1/E1 connectivity.

Indicators

The power injector has indicators to assist in determining status. The right LED on the

POWER+DATA connector is solid green when proper power is applied. The left LED flashes when

alarms are present on the radio, and is solid green under normal conditions. When this LED flashes,

alarm status can be further determined by pressing the RESET button on the power injector: A solid

LED indicates that there are major alarms on the radio (traffic affecting). A flashing LED indicates

that all alarms are minor (not traffic affecting). Use the Exalt GUI to determine alarm status.

Products registered within 90 days of purchase receive 2 full years of warranty coverage for no extra

charge. Unregistered products and products registered after the 90-day period, only receive a 1-year

warranty. Register the product according to the instructions on the provided registration card. See the

I&M Guide for the full warranty statement.

For More Information

Refer to the I&M Guide, which can be downloaded from the radio or from the Internet at:

http://login.exaltcom.com

New users will need to register before logging into the support section of the Exalt website.

For post-sales support, contact Exalt Customer Care at:

Phone: (408) 871-9890

Toll-Free (USA): (877) EXALT-01 (392-5801)

Support email: [email protected]

Live support is provided from 7am to 4pm Pacific, Monday through Friday

except designated holidays. Extended-hour support available, sold separately

Sales email: sales@exaltcom.com

Exalt Communications, Inc.

580 Division St.

Campbell, CA 95008 USA

(408) 871-1804

Part Number: 204369-003

2010-09-16

ExtendAir®& ExploreAir®(FDD)

Digital Microwave Radios

Quick Start Guide

Models:

rc11xxx FCC

rc13xxx ETSI/ITU

rc18xxx FCC & ETSI/ITU

rc23xxx FCC & ETSI/ITU

rc38xxx ETSI/ITU

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be reproduced without prior written permission from Exalt.

The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Exalt is not liable for errors

contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing,

performance, or use of this document or equipment supplied with this document. Exalt makes no

warranty of any kind with regard to this document. Full Warranty information is in the Installation &

Management manual.

Exalt, the Exalt logo, ExtendAir and ExploreAir are trademarks of Exalt Communications, Inc.

Other names are trademarks of their respective owners.

The system has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a class B digital device, pursuant

to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against

harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio

frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause

harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will

not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or

television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is

encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of more of the following measures:

•Reorient or relocate the 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 or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

•Shielded cables and I/O cords must be used for this equipment to comply with the

relevant FCC regulations.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved in writing by Exalt may void the user’s authority

to operate this equipment.

This Class B Digital apparatus meets all the requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing

Equipment Regulations.

Cet appareil numerique de la classe B respecte les exigensces du Reglement sur le material broilleur

du Canada.

•this device may not cause interference, and

•this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired

operation of the device.

Antennae associated with these devices must be mounted in a restricted area, at a

designated minimum distance away from humans who may be subject to long-term or

continuous exposure. Refer to the Installation & Management Guide for details.

Contact Exalt or refer to the Installation & Management Guide for a list of supported antennas and

regional transmitter power requirements.

THIS PRODUCT MUST BE PROFESSIONALLY INSTALLED

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Cabling

Lightning arrestors are recommended near the radio for surge protection on all cabled interfaces.

These protect the radio against surges. Additional lightning arrestors are generally necessary for all

cable egress points for cables entering shelters or buildings. These protect surges from entering

connected equipment and/or harming humans or equipment collocated in the shelter or building.

For the PoE connection, the following devices are approved. Note that traditional PoE surge

suppression will not operate properly on this connection. For models with multiple Ethernet ports,

any 100BaseT rated surge suppression can be used for the additional Ethernet connections. If using

any T1/E1 interfaces, any weatherproof T1/E1 surge protection solution may be used.

•Polyphaser IXG-05 (metal case, terminal jack), with optional IX-POLE-KIT for pole mounting

•Transtector ALPU Model 1101-959 (metal case, RJ-45), with optional 1000-1164 pole mounting kit

•Transtector ALPU-1000BT-R (plastic case, RJ-45), with optional 1000-1164 pole mounting kit

•(ExtendAir models only): Transtector ALPU Model 1101-898 (plastic case, RJ-45), with optional 1000-1164 pole mounting kit

•(ExtendAir models only): Transtector ALPU-EXLT (plastic case, terminal block), with optional 1000-1164 pole mounting kit

Use the included connectors with waterproof spacers on any unused connectors.

Use UV-rated (outdoor) CAT5 (or higher) cable, such as Belden 1300A for all connections. The

outside radius of the cable type must be between 0.25 and 0.31 inches to assure a proper water-

tight connection.

Place connector parts as shown in the photos . Note that all connector parts can be placed on a cable

that is already terminated – the screw cap and beveled washer will both allow the RJ-45 connector to

pass through, and the the rubber seal piece has a split slot that allows it to be placed over the cable

insulation.

Insert the RJ-45 connector

until it clicks into place.

Then adjust the position of

the rubber seal into the

connector recepticle. Align

the beveled washer on top of the rubber seal, and strongly hand-tighten

the rear section of the connector. Inspect the rubber seal to assure that

there is no deformation, and that the seal appears tight.

The total length of the PoE cable, including the cable from the power injector to the

connected network equipment must not exceed 100 meters.

Aligning Antennas

The received signal level (RSL) test point is a BNC connector on the front of the chassis. DC voltage

at the RSL port is related to the RSL level in dBm. For example, a value of 0.6VDC is roughly

equivalent to an RSL of -60dBm and a value of 0.75VDC is roughly equivalent to an RSL of -

75dBm. In this manner, voltage is inversely proportional. Align antennas to the minimum possible

voltage (0.6VDC is less than 0.7VDC, but represents a higher RSL level of -60dBm compared to -

70dBm). RSL should be roughly equal to the value planned in the link design (within 1 to 2 dB).

Account for all transmission system gains and losses to confirm the designed value.

After the designed RSL is achieved, mechanically secure the antenna for both azimuth and elevation

alignment. Carefully monitor the RSL voltage while tightening the mechanics and ensure that the

antenna remains in alignment.

Use the integrated alignment buzzer as an alternate or in addition to the RSL test point. On the GUI,

set the Buzzer Timeout parameter on the System Configuration page to 10, 120, or ON for the

buzzer to be active for 10 minutes, 120 minutes, or continuously. Set the Buzzer Timeout parameter

to Off to disable the buzzer. Buzzer pitch relates to RSL: a higher pitch represents better RSL. A

continuous tone indicates a successful link to the far end. A chirping (beeping) buzzer indicates that

the radio is not locked to the far end. Note also that RSL in dBm is provided on the

Monitor>Performance section of the management interfaces.

It is good practice to initially mount one antenna by bearing and sight, and attempt initial alignment

from the opposite side. Align the antenna until maximum RSL is achieved, secure the antenna, then

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Use holes shown

for mounting to

radio housing Thread

band

clamps

through

slots for

pole-

mountin

Use rear bracket

holes for wall-

mounting

3. Hold the RESET button down through the whole power cycle and monitor the DATA+POWER

left LED on the power injector.

4. Release the RESET button only after the left LED is in a steady state. The button is held for

approximately 45-60 seconds.

Some previous configuration information will be lost and replaced with the factory default

settings, including the IP address (10.0.0.1), subnet mask (255.0.0.0) password (password), and

VLAN enable (to disable). All other parameters are unchanged.

Mounting

In most cases, the radio terminal will be direct-mounted to the (proper) antenna:

1. Install/Mount the antenna.

2. Inspect the antenna and the ExtendAir radio. Only one device should

have mylar tape protecting the waveguide port (generally, the

antenna). Mylar tape is not required for proper operation, If each has

tape applied, it is recommended to remove the tape from the radio.

3. Apply silicone grease (as supplied by the antenna manufacturer) to

the rubber O-ring on the antenna waveguide fitting

4. Align the radio’s waveguide slot orientation to match the antenna

and carefully and slowly press the radio onto the antenna until

seated.

5. Using the four clips on the radio, open the clips and secure them

onto the mating clips of the antenna. Do not initially close the clips until all four are seated

properly. Then close clips completely until they snap into place. Generally, it’s easiest to secure

opposite corners first, then secure the remaining corners.

If a standard waveguide-feed antenna is used, a remote mounting kit is required for the radio, and a

flexible waveguide is used between the radio and the antenna. Assemble and install remote mount as

shown here. Some additional photographs are provided showing typical remote mount arrangements

for both vertical and horizontal polarization antenna configurations.

The remote mounting bracket is designed to

support pole-mounting to a pole from 2 to 5"

(5 to 13cm) in diameter. Use the drawings

and photos below as guidance for bracket

mounting. For washer placement, flat washers

should be next to any bolt heads, wave washers

should be next to any nuts with a flat washer

on the opposite side of the wave washer.

The bolts connecting the bracket to the radio

require a 5mm hex wrench (not included).

Vertical Pol. Horizontal Pol.

Direct-Mount

Antenna.

Vertical Pol. Horizontal Pol.

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Introduction

Note: Read this entire document before attempting to install Exalt Digital Microwave Radios.

The reader is strongly encouraged to obtain a copy of the Installation and Management Guide

(I&M) for this product. The I&M is embedded in the radio’s graphical user interface (GUI) and can

be saved locally (as described in this document). In addition, customers may request access to

documentation (and software) by creating an account and logging in at:

http://login.exaltcom.com

This quick start guide (QSG) is intended to provide only a brief overview of the ExtendAir &

ExploreAir FDD radios. The reader must have experience with networking and RF. Refer to the

I&M for full descriptions, regulatory requirements, safety requirements and troubleshooting

information.

Preparation

Complete a path analysis and link design prior to installation. Gather the following information in

the design phase:

•Length(s) and type(s) of transmission system cabling and connectors (if any)

•Make and model of antennas

•Antenna structure requirements, antenna and radio mounting locations

•Cable routes and egress location

•Grounding plan, surge protection, grounding mechanics, power and wiring

•Critical radio settings: RF center frequency, transmitter output power, occupied

channel bandwidth, and mode (modulation) selection

•Anticipated RSL

•Number of T1/E1 circuits enabled (if any)

Perform the following tasks before installing the radio terminals:

•Build antenna/radio structures and egress mechanics

•Mount antennas and transmission line (if any), lightning arrestor(s) and grounding

•Prepare and test interface and power cables

Shipping Contents

Review the labeling and contents of all boxes and the physical condition of the shipping container

and contents. Ensure that items are not damaged, and that part numbers and serial numbers match the

original equipment order and shipping information. Each radio terminal box should contain the

following:

•Radio terminal

•Quick start guide (this document)

•Product registration card

Generally, a link installation will require items that are sold separately:

•AC or DC Power-Over-Ethernet (POE) Injector (Exalt-specific, must match model

type – specific versions for ExtendAir 100BaseT and ExploreAir 1000BaseT)

•Direct-mount antenna (ExtendAir Licensed specific models only) or standard

antenna with flexible waveguide and remote mount kit

•Outdoor-rated CAT5 cable

•POE and/or T1/E1 surge protectors (POE must be proper model)

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Getting Started

It is strongly advised to configure the radio system prior to physical installation. This step minimizes

total installation time and aids troubleshooting that may be required during commissioning.

CAUTION: The antenna port is active when power is applied. Before power is applied, terminate

the antenna port to a 50-Ohm load. Place a 50-Ohm termination or ≥20dB fixed attenuator on the

port. Alternatively, connect the port to the antenna system or back-to-back with the other terminal

with at least 40dB of total attenuation between the terminals.

To apply power:

1. Connect a straight-wired CAT5 cable to the POWER/ETH1 connector. See Cabling for

specific instructions on proper installation of the weatherproof connector.

2. Connect the opposite end of the CAT5 cable to the DATA+POWER connector on the

power injector. Always be certain the proper injector is used, either 100BaseT for

ExtendAir or 1000BaseT for ExploreAir.

3. Connect the injector’s power source to AC or DC power and apply power.

Configuration Overview

For proper communication, each terminal needs to be the same frequency band and support the same

TR spacing, as labeled on the radio. In addition, the channel plan must match (e.g. B1 talks to B1,

B2 talks to B2). Finally the Tx/Rx orientation must be opposite – one radio should be HI and the

other radio LOW. Other configurations may also be necessary before completing installation. Use

the Exalt browser-based GUI for configuration. Tx/Rx orientation and channel plan can be

reconfigured in the field. Refer to “Diplexer (Channel Plan) Configuration” in the I&M. See below

instructions for accessing the I&M.

Connect a CAT5 cable to the DATA connector on the power injector using either a straight or

crossover cable meant for Ethernet connections. Connect the opposite end of this cable to a computer

with an Ethernet port and browser software.

The computer accessing the Exalt GUI must match the IP subnet of the radio. The radio’s default IP

addresses are 10.0.0.1 (Lo Tx) and 10.0.0.2 (Hi Tx). Use the following procedure:

•Change the IP address of the accessing computer to match the radio’s subnet, select the

Ethernet network adapter, and then select TCP/IP properties. Select the static IP address option

and change the IP address to 10.0.0.x(where, xdoes not equal 1 or 2 or any other address

planned for either radio).

Alternatively, these radios support limited DHCP addressing if your computer’s Ethernet interface is

set to DHCP (listed as ‘Obtain an IP address automatically’ on the Ethernet adapter TCP/IP

properties). For this approach, the radio will maintain it’s IP address (10.0.0.1 or 10.0.0.2 default

from factory) and will assign the computer (temporarily) to an address that is two digits higher (e.g.

10.0.0.3 or 10.0.0.4).

Using the GUI

A browser is required to access the GUI. Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or greater is recommended.

Netscape, Mozilla, Firefox, Chrome and Safari are also supported. Use the following procedure to

access the Exalt GUI.

1. Open a browser window and type the IP address

of the radio (such as 10.0.0.1 or 10.0.0.2) in the

address field, and press ENTER.

A password dialog box displays.

2. Type admin into the User name field.

3. Type password into the Password field.

4. Press Login.

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The GUI displays the Radio Information page. Use the navigation panel along the left side of the

GUI to access the configuration and management tools.

To establish a working link:

1. On the Administration Settings page, enter

any License Key purchased. The License

Key is uniquely tied to the unit’s serial

number. Press the UPDATE button to

accept the entry.

2. Change the radio’s IP address, as desired, on

the Administration Settings page and press

the UPDATE button.

Note: If the IP address is changed, open a new browser

window and navigate the GUI to the new IP address.

Note: Check the Firmware Revision (on the Radio Information page) to assure that it matches for

both terminals in the link. If this doesn’t match, follow the instructions in the I&M to upgrade the

terminal(s). (See below: Extracting the I&M Guide.)

At this stage, all other configurations can remain at the factory default settings, and the link operates

for back-to-back bench testing. However, for most installations, the following parameters must

match the link design (at both ends of the radio link):

Administration Settings: Link Security Key

AES (option) enable/disable, & key

Configuration>System: Radio Transmit Power

Bandwidth

Mode

RF Frequency Pair (opposite Tx/Rx)

Configuration>Interface>Ethernet: All settings

Configuration>Interface>T1/E1: All settings

Note: Disable any T1/E1 interface not intended for use. Available throughput is allocated to the

Ethernet interface.

Note: The Radio Transmit Power is usually set to the minimum level as a default. Based on path

calculations and regulatory requirements, this value should be set to the proper level at installation.

This product must be professionally installed. The Radio Transmit Power must be

configured, prior to connection to the antenna system, in accordance to all

government regulations that apply. The professional installer is responsible to

ensure that the implementation is within legal limits.

Configure all parameters on both radio terminals to match the requirements of the system design and

verify that the radio link communicates properly during the back-to-back bench test. It can be

extremely challenging, time consuming, and costly to troubleshoot a system that is not properly

preconfigured and tested.

Extracting the I&M Guide

Click the Manual navigation link. The browser displays the PDF file. Click the Save button in the

PDF toolbar to save the manual on the local system.

Reset to Critical Factory Settings

If required, the radio may be reset to the critical factory settings:

1. Remove power from the power injector (the DATA+POWER cable remains connected).

2. Hold the RESET button on the power injector while applying power.

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