ProteusAMT-L RevJ

Proteus AMT L-Series
Digital Microwave Radio

4 TO 50 MBIT/S AT 7 TO 38 GHZ;
2 TO 16E1, 4 TO 12DS1, AND ETHERNET
System User’s Manual

Part Number: 8831901-00
Revision J
Issued: 10/06
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Information in this manual is subject to change without notice. No part of this publication may
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communication system is in compliance with the essential requirements
and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
WARRANTY
Commercial Warranty
Products manufactured by Microwave Networks Incorporated ("MNI") are
warranted to be free from defect in material and workmanship under normal
use and service for a period of two (2) years from the date of shipment. In
the event of a defect during the warranty period, Buyer will return the
defective item to the MNI depot repair facility for repair or replacement.
Repair at MNI's option may include the replacement of parts or equipment
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whichever is greater. This expressed warranty is extended by MNI to the
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expenses are not covered by this warranty.
This warranty extends only to products manufactured by MNI, and it is

expressly conditioned upon the equipment having been installed in
accordance with the installation practices accepted by the
telecommunications industry, the standard installation and configuration
practices recommended by MNI, and the equipment having been maintained
in accordance with MNI recommended standard maintenance practices.
Vendor products and other equipment not manufactured by MNI are
excluded, but carry their own separate limited warranties.
This warranty shall automatically terminate if the product is used in other

than its normal and customary use, has been subject to misuse, accident,
neglect, or damage, is improperly disassembled, improper alterations or
repairs, or if nonconforming parts are used in the product, unless done by a
service facility authorized by MNI to perform warranty service. The
warranty for Network Management Systems (NMS) shall automatically
terminate if software is altered, added, or removed from the platform
without the prior approval of MNI. NMS provided by MNI do not include
virus protection software and this warranty does not cover damages caused
by computer viruses.
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WARRANTY
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of a system as a whole under this warranty. This warranty shall not cover any damages caused
by Acts of God including, but not limited to, flood, lightning, seismic activity; and events of
Force Majeure such as fire, explosion, war, civil disturbance, et al.
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returns shall be shipped freight pre-paid. MNI shall be responsible for return freight charges
only on repaired and replaced products found to be defective.
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specifications of such services but does not warrant that services performed will fulfill the total
system requirement of the Buyer.
Contacting Us
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Revision History
Rev. E — Release, 10/2005
Rev. F — 11/2005
Chapter 1 - Radio Description 1-4
Appendix C–Radio Management Interfaces C-2
Rev. G — 2/06
Chapter 1 - Radio Description 1-4, 1-21
Chapter 3 - Commissioning 3-7
Chapter 4 - Operation all
Chapter 5 - Maintenance 5-4, 5-5, 5-11 to 5-16
Rev. H — 6/06 [7/141]
Front Matter Cover, TOC, LOF, LOT, Revision History
Chapter 1 - Radio Description 1-4, 1-15 to 1-17, 1-19, 1-20[7/14], 1-22
Chapter 2 - Installation 2-4, 2-13, 2-14, 2-16, 2-19, 2-20
Chapter 3 - Commissioning 3-4, 3-9, 3-10
Chapter 4 - Operation 4-10, 4-11
Chapter 5 - Maintenance 5-14
Appendix A–Frequency Tables all
Appendix F–Hot-Standby Protected Radio F-2, F-6, F-7, F-8, F-15 to F-18
Rev. J — 10/06
Front Matter Cover, Revision History
Appendix A–Frequency Tables A-6, A-11
1. Added correct 15G ITU standard.
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Using This Manual
Introduction
This section is a guide to the Proteus AMT L-Series radio information in this
manual.
Manual Organization
This manual is organized into the following sections.
Using This Manual

Provides a quick look of how this manual presents our product information.
Table of Contents
Lists all chapters, sections, headings, and subheadings in the manual, as well
as where to find them.
Chapter 1–Radio Description

General radio description and system specifications.
Chapter 2–Installation
Instructions on how to unpack, configure, and install the radio.
Chapter 3–Commissioning
Instructions on how to align, configure, power, and test a radio and
microwave hop.
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Chapter 4–Operation
Describes signal flow through the radio, switching and loopback. Includes
instructions on using radio features.
Chapter 5–Maintenance
Routine maintenance, diagnostics, repairs, and field upgrade procedures.
Appendix A–Frequency Tables

Lists ODU frequencies, sub-bands, their parts, and part numbers.
Appendix B–Alarm Definitions

Defines radio alarms displayed by radio management interfaces.
Appendix C–Radio Management Interfaces

Discusses craft terminal (VT100) and Windows-based radio interfaces.
Appendix D–WAN / IPO-Air Channel Routing

Explains the WAN, or IPO-Air, channel routing and routing procedures.
Appendix E–Optional ODU and RFU Mounting

Discusses offset pole installation and indoor mounting options of the RFU.
Appendix F–Hot-Standby Protected Radio

Describes hot-standby radio equipment, operation, and installation.
Appendix G–Ethernet Performance

Includes a complete latency table for Ethernet data.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 — Radio Description
Overview ....................................................................................................................... 1-1
System Components........................................................................................... 1-2
Fault Protection .................................................................................................. 1-2
Indoor Unit .................................................................................................................... 1-3
Chassis................................................................................................................ 1-3
IDU Circuit Boards ............................................................................................ 1-4
Front Panel ......................................................................................................... 1-5
Line Interface ..................................................................................................... 1-6
Radio Capacity Configuration........................................................................... 1-7
Outdoor Unit................................................................................................................ 1-10
Radio Frequency Unit ...................................................................................... 1-10
Antenna ............................................................................................................ 1-12
IDU-to-ODU Interface Cable ...................................................................................... 1-14
Radio Management...................................................................................................... 1-15
Element Manager ............................................................................................. 1-16
EM Connections ..................................................................................... 1-16
SNMP ............................................................................................................... 1-17
SNMP Connection .................................................................................. 1-17
Text-Based Menu Interface.............................................................................. 1-18
Text-Based Interface Connection ........................................................... 1-18
Telnet................................................................................................................ 1-18
Telnet Connection................................................................................... 1-19
In-Band NMS Mode ............................................................................... 1-19
System Specifications.................................................................................................. 1-20
General Radio Specifications ........................................................................... 1-20
System Performance: Power and Threshold .................................................... 1-22
Ethernet Performance: Throughput and Latency ............................................. 1-23
Chapter 2 — Installation
Installation Information ................................................................................................. 2-1
Location.............................................................................................................. 2-1
Environment ....................................................................................................... 2-1
Grounding........................................................................................................... 2-2
Cable and Connector Considerations ................................................................. 2-2
Tools and Material......................................................................................................... 2-3
Preparing the Site .......................................................................................................... 2-3
Mounting the Rack ............................................................................................. 2-3
Unpacking Equipment........................................................................................ 2-4
Installing the Coaxial Cable .......................................................................................... 2-5
Assembling the Cable......................................................................................... 2-5
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Installing the Cable ............................................................................................ 2-7

Installing the Indoor Unit .............................................................................................. 2-8
Mounting the IDU .............................................................................................. 2-8
Connecting Power .............................................................................................. 2-8
Adding Power Protection ................................................................................. 2-10
Connecting E1/T1 Lines .................................................................................. 2-11
Connecting Ethernet......................................................................................... 2-13
Connecting Network Management .................................................................. 2-13
In-Band NMS Mode ............................................................................... 2-15
Installing the ODU ...................................................................................................... 2-15
Fundamentals ................................................................................................... 2-15
Torque Specifications ............................................................................. 2-16
Unpacking Hardware........................................................................................ 2-16
Attaching the Mounting Assembly .................................................................. 2-17
Attaching the Antenna to the Mounting Assembly.......................................... 2-18
Attaching the RF Unit to the Antenna.............................................................. 2-19
Connecting the Coaxial Cable to the ODU ...................................................... 2-20
Chapter 3 — Commissioning
Powering the Radio ....................................................................................................... 3-1
Verifying Radio Configuration ..................................................................................... 3-2
Aligning the ODU ......................................................................................................... 3-4
Course ODU Alignment..................................................................................... 3-4
Fine ODU Alignment ......................................................................................... 3-5
Alignment Procedure ................................................................................ 3-5
Making Configuration Changes .................................................................................... 3-7
Configuring the ODU......................................................................................... 3-7
Setting Transmit and Receive Frequency ................................................. 3-7
Setting Transmit Power Output ................................................................ 3-7
Configuring the IDU .......................................................................................... 3-8
Setting Capacity........................................................................................ 3-8
Setting Tributaries .................................................................................... 3-8
Setting NMS Mode ................................................................................... 3-9
Verifying Radio Operation .......................................................................................... 3-10
Chapter 4 — Operation
Introduction ................................................................................................................... 4-1
Basic Operation ............................................................................................................. 4-1
Indoor Unit (IDU).......................................................................................................... 4-2
Line Interface ..................................................................................................... 4-3
Signal Multiplexing............................................................................................ 4-3
Modulation and Coding...................................................................................... 4-5
IF Conversion and Multiplexing ........................................................................ 4-5
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Outdoor Unit (ODU) ..................................................................................................... 4-7

User Interfaces............................................................................................................... 4-9
NMS/SNMP (Ethernet) ...................................................................................... 4-9
COMPUTER/CTI (Serial)................................................................................ 4-10
Management Software...................................................................................... 4-10
Chapter 5 — Maintenance
Introduction ................................................................................................................... 5-1
Customer Service Options............................................................................................. 5-1
Support Contacts ................................................................................................ 5-1
Repair and Exchange Services ........................................................................... 5-1
Technical Support Services................................................................................ 5-2
Maintenance .................................................................................................................. 5-3
Changing Payload Configuration ....................................................................... 5-3
Upgrading Payload Capacity and Data Type ..................................................... 5-5
Replacing IDU Fuses and the Backup Battery................................................... 5-6
Replace the Power Supply Fuse ............................................................... 5-6
Replace the Backup Battery...................................................................... 5-7
Replacing IDU Depot-Level Components ......................................................... 5-8
Replace the Power Supply Board ............................................................. 5-8
Replace the IF Board ................................................................................ 5-9
Replacing ODU RF Units ................................................................................ 5-10
Updating Firmware with TFTP ........................................................................ 5-11
Using EM to Update Firmware............................................................... 5-11
Using CTI to Update Firmware .............................................................. 5-12
Loading Firmware with Bootloader ................................................................. 5-13
Maintenance Checks.................................................................................................... 5-15
Periodic Maintenance....................................................................................... 5-15
Monthly Checks...................................................................................... 5-15
Semi-Annual Checks .............................................................................. 5-15
Annual Checks........................................................................................ 5-15
Appendix A — Frequency Tables

Overview ...................................................................................................................... A-1
Frequency and Channel Plans ...................................................................................... A-1
7GHz ................................................................................................................. A-3
8GHz ................................................................................................................. A-5
11 GHz .............................................................................................................. A-6
13GHz ............................................................................................................... A-7
15GHz ............................................................................................................... A-7
18GHz ............................................................................................................... A-9
23GHz ............................................................................................................. A-10
26 GHz ........................................................................................................... A-11
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38 GHz ............................................................................................................. A-11
Appendix B — Alarm Definitions
Appendix C — Radio Management Interfaces

Overview ....................................................................................................................... C-1
Connections ................................................................................................................... C-2
Computer............................................................................................................ C-2
NMS-SNMP ....................................................................................................... C-2
SNMP Basics ............................................................................................ C-3
Installing the SNMP MIB......................................................................... C-4
MIB Tables ............................................................................................... C-4
Element Manager........................................................................................................... C-5
Key Features....................................................................................................... C-6
System Requirements......................................................................................... C-6
Basics ................................................................................................................. C-6
Polling and Port Indicators ....................................................................... C-7
Alarms ...................................................................................................... C-7
Event and Alarm Logging ........................................................................ C-7
Identifying Radios .................................................................................... C-7
Security..................................................................................................... C-7
EM Menus ................................................................................................ C-8
Craft Terminal and Command Line Interface ............................................................. C-10
Menus ............................................................................................................... C-12
Main Menu ............................................................................................. C-12
Alarm Menu............................................................................................ C-12
Performance Menu ................................................................................. C-13
Test Menu ............................................................................................... C-13
Configuration Menu ............................................................................... C-13
Utility Menu ........................................................................................... C-13
Security and Radio Identity.............................................................................. C-14
Alarms .............................................................................................................. C-15
Performance ..................................................................................................... C-17
Test ................................................................................................................... C-19
Configuration ................................................................................................... C-22
Utilities ............................................................................................................. C-26
Appendix D — WAN/IPO-Air Channel Routing

Overview ....................................................................................................................... D-1
LAN Port ............................................................................................................ D-1
WAN Port........................................................................................................... D-1
WAN Port Communication ...................................................................... D-1
IP Data Routing ............................................................................................................. D-3
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The Routing Table............................................................................................. D-3

Static Routes...................................................................................................... D-4
Example: Using Static Route to Connect a PC to a Radio ...................... D-5
Advantages of Static Routing .................................................................. D-6
Disadvantages of Static Routing.............................................................. D-6
Routing Information Protocol (RIP) ................................................................. D-6
Advantages of RIP................................................................................... D-7
Disadvantages of RIP .............................................................................. D-7
Bypassing Network Size Limit of RIP .................................................... D-7
Appendix E — Optional ODU and RFU Mounting

Overview ....................................................................................................................... E-1
Offset ODU Mounting ....................................................................................... E-1
RFU Rack Mounting Kit .................................................................................... E-3
Installing the Mounting Kits.......................................................................................... E-5
Installing the Offset Mounting Kit ..................................................................... E-5
Installing the Rack Mounting Kit....................................................................... E-5
Selecting Waveguide ..................................................................................................... E-6
Appendix F — Hot-Standby Protected Radio

Overview ....................................................................................................................... F-1
Reverse Channel Switch..................................................................................... F-3
Redundancy Switch Unit............................................................................................... F-5
RSU Front Panel Features .................................................................................. F-6
RSU Interconnect Cables ................................................................................... F-7
Installing the Redundancy Switch Unit......................................................................... F-8
Mounting the RSU ............................................................................................. F-8
Interconnecting the IDU and RSU ..................................................................... F-8
Connecting E1/T1 Line Signals to the RSU....................................................... F-9
Installing the HSB ODU.............................................................................................. F-11
Torque Specifications ............................................................................. F-11
Unpacking Hardware........................................................................................ F-11
Attaching the Standard Mounting Assembly ................................................... F-12
Attaching the Antenna to the Mounting Assembly.......................................... F-14
Attaching the RF Unit to the Antenna.............................................................. F-15
Non-Protected Units ............................................................................... F-15
Hot-Standby Protected Units .................................................................. F-15
Connecting the Coaxial Cable to the ODU ...................................................... F-17
Appendix G — Ethernet Performance

Overview ...................................................................................................................... G-1
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List of Tables
Table 1-A Early-Model IDU Part Numbers.......................................................................... 1-3
Table 1-B Current-Model IDU Part Numbers...................................................................... 1-3
Table 1-C IDU Boards ........................................................................................................ 1-4
Table 1-D IDU Front-Panel Features.................................................................................. 1-5
Table 1-E Radio Configurations ......................................................................................... 1-7
Table 1-F ETSI Radio Capacity and Payload Configurations............................................. 1-8
Table 1-G ANSI Radio Capacity and Payload Configurations............................................ 1-9
Table 1-H RF Unit Part Numbers...................................................................................... 1-11
Table 1-I RF Unit Connections ......................................................................................... 1-11
Table 1-J IDU-to-ODU Cable Components ...................................................................... 1-14
Table 1-K General Specifications ..................................................................................... 1-20
Table 1-L Environmental Specification ............................................................................. 1-21
Table 1-M Mechanical Specification ................................................................................. 1-21
Table 1-N Power Specification ......................................................................................... 1-21
Table 1-O RF Transmit Power.......................................................................................... 1-22
Table 1-P System Specifications – ETSI Bandwidths....................................................... 1-22
Table 1-Q System Specifications – ANSI Bandwidths...................................................... 1-22
Table 1-R Hot-Standby Branching Loss ........................................................................... 1-22
Table 1-S Ethernet Data Throughput & Latency, ETSI Bandwidths ................................. 1-23
Table 2-A Installation Kit..................................................................................................... 2-2
Table 2-B IDU-to-ODU Cable Components........................................................................ 2-6
Table 2-C IDU-to-ODU Cable Assembly ............................................................................ 2-6
Table 2-D E1/T1 Line Wiring on DB78 ............................................................................. 2-11
Table 2-E Prefabricated DB78P Cable Wire List .............................................................. 2-12
Table 2-F 100-BaseT Wiring (RJ45)................................................................................. 2-13
Table 2-G Computer Port (Serial; Sub-D 9-Pin Female) .................................................. 2-14
Table 2-H NMS Connection (IP Interface) ........................................................................ 2-14
Table 2-I Fastener Torque Specifications ........................................................................ 2-16
Table 5-A Proteus AMT-L Firmware Files......................................................................... 5-14
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Chapter A — Frequency Tables

Table A-A RF Frequencies and Channel Plans ................................................................. A-2
Table A-B 7GHz, 154 MHz T/R Spacing ............................................................................ A-3
Table A-C 7GHz, 160 MHz T/R Spacing............................................................................ A-3
Table A-D 7GHz 161 MHz T/R Spacing............................................................................. A-4
Table A-E 7GHz 196 MHz T/R Spacing ............................................................................. A-5
Table A-F 8GHz 119 MHz T/R Spacing ............................................................................. A-5
Table A-G 8GHz 208 MHz T/R Spacing............................................................................. A-5
Table A-H 8GHz 266 MHz T/R Spacing............................................................................. A-6
Table A-I 8GHz 311.32 MHz T/R Spacing.......................................................................... A-6
Table A-J 11GHz 490 MHz T/R Spacing............................................................................ A-6
Table A-K 11GHz 530 MHz T/R Spacing ........................................................................... A-6
Table A-L 13GHz 266 MHz T/R Spacing ........................................................................... A-7
Table A-M 15GHz 315 MHz T/R Spacing .......................................................................... A-7
Table A-N 15GHz 420 MHz T/R Spacing........................................................................... A-8
Table A-O 15GHz 490 MHz T/R Spacing........................................................................... A-8
Table A-P 15GHz 475 MHz T/R Spacing ........................................................................... A-8
Table A-Q 15GHz 640 MHz T/R Spacing........................................................................... A-8
Table A-R 15GHz 644 MHz T/R Spacing........................................................................... A-9
Table A-S 15GHz 728 MHz T/R Spacing ........................................................................... A-9
Table A-T 18GHz 1010 MHz T/R Spacing ......................................................................... A-9
Table A-U 18GHz 1560 MHz T/R Spacing......................................................................... A-9
Table A-V 23GHz 1008 MHz T/R Spacing ....................................................................... A-10
Table A-W 23GHz 1200 MHz T/R Spacing ...................................................................... A-10
Table A-X 23GHz 1232 MHz T/R Spacing ....................................................................... A-10
Table A-Y 26 GHz 800 MHz T/R Spacing ........................................................................ A-11
Table A-Z 26 GHz 1008 MHz T/R Spacing ...................................................................... A-11
Table A-AA 38GHz 700 MHz T/R Spacing....................................................................... A-11
Table A-AB 38GHz 1260 MHz T/R Spacing..................................................................... A-11

Table C-A EM Menus and Descriptions ............................................................................. C-8
Table C-B CLI Commands ............................................................................................... C-11

Table E-A ODU - RFU Offset Mounting Kit ........................................................................ E-1
Table E-B Offset Mounting Kit Components, P/N 8708271-xx........................................... E-2
Table E-C Waveguide Adapters on Offset Mounting Plate ................................................ E-2
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Table E-D RFU Rack Mounting Kit ..................................................................................... E-3

Table E-E ODU Rack Mounting Kit Components ............................................................... E-3
Table E-F Waveguide Adapters on Rack Mounting Plate .................................................. E-4
Table E-G Adapter to Waveguide Interface Dimensions .................................................... E-6
Table E-H Flexible Waveguide for Offset Mounting Option ............................................... E-6

Table F-A Hot-Standby Branching Loss ............................................................................. F-1
Table F-B Typical Hot-Standby Switching Time.................................................................. F-2
Table F-C Common RSU Front-Panel Features................................................................. F-6
Table F-D Hot-Standby Radio Interconnect Cables............................................................ F-7
Table F-E 100-BaseT Wiring (RJ45) .................................................................................. F-8
Table F-F E1/T1 Line Wiring on DB78................................................................................ F-9
Table F-G Prefabricated DB78P Cable Wire List ............................................................. F-10
Table F-H Fastener Torque Specifications ...................................................................... F-11

Table G-A Throughput and Latency for Ethernet Data in ETSI Bandwidths...................... G-1
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List of Figures
Figure 1-1. Proteus AMT L-Series Radio ........................................................................... 1-1
Figure 1-2. IDU Chassis ..................................................................................................... 1-3
Figure 1-3. IDU Front Panel (see Table 1-D for call-out description) ................................. 1-5
Figure 1-4. Proteus AMT L-Series ODU........................................................................... 1-10
Figure 1-5. RF Unit Features ........................................................................................... 1-11
Figure 1-6. Low Profile Antennas ..................................................................................... 1-12
Figure 1-7. 1.2- and 1.8m Antennas ................................................................................ 1-12
Figure 1-8. Signals Multiplexed onto the IDU-to-ODU Cable .......................................... 1-14
Figure 1-9. Interfaces to Radio Management Applications .............................................. 1-16
Figure 2-1. IDU Power Connection for -48V Input.............................................................. 2-9
Figure 2-2. IDU Power Connection for +24V Input............................................................. 2-9
Figure 2-3. Connecting Power Protection Devices........................................................... 2-10
Figure 2-4. Prefabricated DB78P Cable........................................................................... 2-12
Figure 2-5. Single ODU Mounting Dimensions ................................................................ 2-17
Figure 3-1. Typical Antenna Side Lobes ........................................................................... 3-6
Figure 4-1. Simplified Radio Link Diagram......................................................................... 4-1
Figure 4-2. IDU Functional Block Diagram......................................................................... 4-2
Figure 4-3. Line Interface Functions .................................................................................. 4-3
Figure 4-4. Multiplexing Data Lines and Overhead Channels............................................ 4-4
Figure 4-5. Outdoor Unit Block Diagram ............................................................................ 4-7
Figure 4-6. ODU Duplex Operation .................................................................................... 4-8
Figure 4-7. User Interface Functions.................................................................................. 4-9
Figure 4-8. Craft Terminal Interface Radio Management Software Outline...................... 4-11
Figure 4-9. Element Manager Radio Management Software Outline............................... 4-12
Figure 5-1. IDU Power Supply .......................................................................................... 5-8
Figure 5-2. IF Board in the IDU .......................................................................................... 5-9
Figure 5-3. IF Board .......................................................................................................... 5-9
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Appendix A — Frequency Tables

Figure C-1. Radio Management Ports ............................................................................... C-1
Figure C-2. SNMP MIB Tables........................................................................................... C-4
Figure C-3. Element Manager Main Screen ...................................................................... C-5
Figure C-4. EM Menu and Status Bar ................................................................................ C-7
Figure C-5. Radio Loopbacks .......................................................................................... C-20

Figure D-1. Example Network ............................................................................................ D-5
Figure D-2. Example of a Large RIP-Enabled Radio Network ........................................... D-8

Figure E-1. ODU Offset Mount Kit, P/N 8708271-xx.......................................................... E-2
Figure E-2. RFU Rack Mount Kit, P/N 8708272-xx............................................................ E-4

Figure F-1. Hot-Standby Configuration .............................................................................. F-2
Figure F-2. Hot-Standby ODU Mounting with Coupler ....................................................... F-3
Figure F-3. Reverse Channel Switch Operation ................................................................ F-4
Figure F-4. Hot-Standby Indoor Equipment ....................................................................... F-5
Figure F-5. RSU Front Panel ............................................................................................. F-6
Figure F-5. RSU Front Panel ............................................................................................. F-6
Figure F-6. IDU to RSU Connections................................................................................. F-7
Figure F-7. IDU to RSU Connections................................................................................. F-8
Figure F-8. Prefabricated DB78P Cable .......................................................................... F-10
Figure F-9. Protected ODU Mounting Dimensions .......................................................... F-12
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Chapter 1
Radio Description
Overview
Proteus AMT L-Series is a point-to-point microwave radio that accommo-
dates low-to-medium backhaul applications in cellular, enterprise, utility,
public safety, and private LANs and WANs. The single, low-profile plat-
form offers configuration options for up to 16E1 or 16DS1, Ethernet traffic,
or a combination of both up to 50 Mbps. Full-duplex radio frequency com-
munication operates from 7 to 38 GHz in bandwidths from 3.5- to 28-MHz.
OUTDOOR UNIT (ODU)
INDOOR UNIT (IDU)
Figure 1-1. Proteus AMT L-Series Radio
Proteus AMT L-Series configuration and operation is software con-

trolled. Configuration licenses set traffic type, bandwidth, modulation, and
throughput (Table 1-E). Management software lets you set frequency, TX
power, and tributaries, and configure bandwidth, modulation, radio capac-
ity, and traffic type for your configuration.
The universal IDU and ODU handle all modulation options, capacity, and
data types. Configuration license keys set radio capacity and traffic type
(Table 1-E). Data rate and modulation settings establish the operating band-
width. Radio management software maintains the radio license key.
Proteus AMT L-Series Manual Page 1-1

Radio Description
System Components
In-door units fit in one The Proteus AMT L-Series radio is a compact split-mount configuration. An
rack space (1RU). RF indoor unit that mounts in a single rack space (1RU) provides signal pro-
units mount directly to cessing at QPSK or 8PSK modulation to convert digital line signals to, and
the antenna using
press-fit adapters. from, intermediate frequency (IF) signals.
An RG-8 coaxial cable connects IF signals, power, and telemetry between

the indoor unit (IDU) and an outdoor unit (ODU). The ODU includes a radio
frequency (RF) unit, integrated antenna, and mounting hardware. The ODU,
which mounts on a grounded tower, pole, or wall mast, converts IF to, and
from, RF signals.
IDUs match modulation ODUs operate in the 7/8, 10, 11, 13, 15, 18, 23, 26, 38-GHz frequency bands
to data-rate and using ETSI (International) and ANSI (North American) RF channel plans
bandwidth. (Appendix A).
Signal processing at QPSK modulation provides optimum system gain;

8PSK doubles the throughput in a given RF bandwidth. Bandwidths sup-
ported include 3.5, 7, 14 and 28 MHz for ETSI-based radios and 5, 10, 20
and 30/40 MHz for ANSI-based radios. Radio data rate and modulation es-
tablish the actual bandwidth required
Changing bandwidth on early-model units sometimes requires changing the

IF board in the IDU (Chapter 5, "Maintenance"). You never have to change
or modify outdoor units to change data rate or occupied bandwidth.
Current-model radios Current model radios use a universal IDU that handles all modes of opera-
include IDUs that handle tion – modulation options, scalable capacity, and voice and data interfaces.
all modes of bandwidth, Software license keys set radio capacity and traffic type (Table 1-E). Radio
modulation, and
capacity. Your radio is management software maintains your radio configuration license
licensed to the mode you (see “Radio Management” on page 1-15).
purchase.
Automatic transmit power control (ATPC) lets the radio maintain a constant
receive signal level (RSL) at the receive site by amplifying or attenuating
the transmitter. ATPC is automatic or you set RSL threshold and maximum
TX power. Minimum power is -4 dBm. APC keeps RSL within +3 dB of the
set point by stepping far-end transmit power ±1 dB.
Fault Protection
The L-Series radio is ideal for low-cost non-protected (NP) radio links – one
IDU and one ODU per terminal. But for critical communications links use
the Proteus AMT L-Series hot-standby radio.
A redundancy switch operates in conjunction with two radios and one an-
tenna at both ends of a link to provide monitored hot-standby (HSB) protec-
tion to the on-line radio (see Appendix F "Hot-Standby Protection").
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Indoor Unit
Indoor Unit
Early-model indoor units (Table 1-A) match modulation to data-rate and
bandwidth with an IF board change (Table 1-C). Current-model IDUs
(Table 1-B) match bandwidth, modulation, and capacity with software li-
cense keys (Table 1-F, Table 1-G) that you purchase.
Table 1-A Early-Model IDU Part Numbers

48V Model 24V Model
Bandwidth
Part Number Description Part Number Description
3.5 / 7 MHz ETSI 8209307-40 IDU, 48V, 3.5/7MHz, 2/4/8E1 8209307-20 IDU, 24V, 3.5/7 MHz, 2/4/8E1
14 / 28 MHz ETSI 8209307-41 IDU, 48V, 14/28MHz, 8/16E1 8209307-21 IDU, 24V, 14/28 MHz, 8/16E1
IDU, 24V, 2.5/5 MHz,
2.5 / 5 MHz FCC 8209307-42 IDU, 48V, 2.5/5MHz, 2/4/8DS1 8209307-22
2/4/8DS1
10, 20, 30, 40 MHz FCC 8209307-43 IDU, 48V, 10/28MHz, 8/16DS1 8209307-23 IDU, 24V, 10/28MHz, 8/16DS1
Table 1-B Current-Model IDU Part Numbers

48V Model 24V Model
Bandwidth
Part Number Description Part Number Description
Universal ETSI 8209324-40 IDU, 48V, 16E1 8209324-20 IDU, 24V, 16E1
Universal FCC 8209324-41 IDU, 48V, 16DS1 8209324-21 IDU, 24V, 16DS1
Chassis
The IDU mounts in standard 19-inch equipment racks in a one rack unit
(1RU; 1.75 inch) space. Signal and power connects to the front panel, which
allows installations in tight locations.
The aluminum chassis houses the main board, power supply, IF board, and
front-panel board (Figure 1-2). The chassis also dissipates heat from critical
components.
Figure 1-2. IDU Chassis

Ground IDUs to the Ground the IDU chassis to the facility ground for safety, to enable operation,
facility ground system to and to minimize damage from lightning strike and the impact of electromag-
protect radios from netic- and radio frequency-interference (EMI/RFI). Ground systems that fol-
lightning, EMI, and RFI.
low published guidelines, such as ITU-T Rec. K.27, provide the ground ref-

Radio Description
erence necessary for reliable radio operation. The IDU front panel includes
ground connection points to connect a suitable ground bus.
IDU Circuit Boards
The IDU chassis houses four circuit boards: the main board, IF board, power
supply, and front panel board. Table 1-C lists board part numbers and board
variations.
Table 1-C IDU Boards

Component Part Numbers
IDU
Main Board, 16E1/DS1 8000621-21
Universal IF Board 8000614-23/43
Power Supply -48V 8000569-01
+24V 8000579-01
Optional 100/250Vac to 48Vdc converter kit 8708263-00
Each IDU ships with either –48V or +24V power; an optional AC converter
(P/N 7310050-00) is available for sites with AC power requirements. IF
bandpass filters reside on the IF board. Bandpass filters set the bandwidth of
the transmitted signal and provide adjacent channel rejection in the receive
path.
Main and IF boards on The main and IF board of the IDU handles all operating modes and band-
current-model IDUs can widths. Software sets data capacity and bandwidth – you receive a software
handle all modes. A license for the configuration you purchase (see “Radio Capacity Configura-
software license key
enables each mode. tion” on page 1-7).

Indoor Unit
Front Panel
Signal and power connectors and service indicators mount on the IDU front
panel (Table 1-D). A green indicator lights when the unit is powered. Condi-
tion indicators light on major (red) and minor (yellow) alarm.
Figure 1-3. IDU Front Panel (see Table 1-D for call-out description)
Table 1-D IDU Front-Panel Features

Feature Description
1. DC Power 3-pin Phoenix connector to -48 Vdc or optional
+24 Vdc power. Mates with plug P/N
3024080-03. See Power Specification for require-
ments.
2. ODU 50-Ω N-type connector for signal and power
between IDU and ODU. Cable length between
units is limited to 22 dB of loss at 350-MHz (260m
with TM-LMR-400, or 300m with LMR-500).
3. LEDs Power (green), Minor alarm (yellow), and Major
alarm (red) indications
4. COMPUTER 9-pin sub-D connector. RS-232 serial connection
for radio management interface. Supports both
craft terminal interface and Element Manager.
5. NMS1/2 RJ45 ports for SNMP or terminal application
using internet protocol (IP). Ports provide bridged
IP interface to a 64-kbps channel.
6. 10/100A/B 10- or 100BaseT Ethernet interface. 100-Ω bal-
anced; IEEE 802.3, 802.3u. Ports are bridged,
include cable autosensing and rate auto-negotia-
tion. This interface is enabled on units with an
Ethernet license (see ”Radio Capacity Configura-
tion”). Port auto-configuration allows cabling
Ethernet between radios (see Chapter 2 ”Con-
necting Ethernet”).
7. HSBY 26-pin sub-D connector for redundancy protected
systems (see Appendix F)
8. 4-16 CHANNEL I/O 78-pin sub-D connector. The line interface for up
to 16 PDH channels. DS1 lines are 100-Ω bal-
anced, and E1 lines are 120-ohm balanced; both
meet ITU-G.703. The interface is enabled for
units with PDH licenses (see ”Radio Capacity
Configuration”).
Ground (:) Bare metal area on chassis for ground connec-
tions. Hardware for ground straps is provided.

Radio Description
Line Interface
The line interface of Proteus AMT L-Series radios (Figure 1-3) supports ple-
siochronous digital hierarchy (PDH) communication at ETSI data rates from
2 to 16E1 and at ANSI rates from 4 to 16DS1. Radio capacity depends on
the capacity and data type license you purchase (see “Radio Capacity Con-
figuration” on page 1-7)
E1 lines on the DB78 connector are a 120-Ω balanced; DS1 lines are 120-Ω
balanced. The line interface follows ITU-T Rec. G.703. Radio configuration
software lets you set DS1 line code to AMI or B8ZS; E1 line code is HDB3.
Ethernet (10/100) ports for 100BaseT use RJ45, shielded, 100-Ω balanced
connectors with data indicators. Indicators show enabled ports and activity.
The ethernet data ports support IEEE 802.3 and IEEE 802.3u autosensing
and auto-negotiating. Autosensing allows the ethernet port to inter-operate
with both 100- and 10baseT devices. Auto-negotiate provides compatibility
and inter-operability between ethernet devices that support multiple possible
speed, duplex, and wiring combinations.
Auto-negotiate is the ethernet port default setting. You can disable (Power
Down) each ethernet port, or configure the port data rate. Set the Ethernet
port using the radio management application (see ”Radio Management”) to
one of:
• Powered Down
• Auto-Negotiate (default)
• 10BaseT Half-dplx
• 10BaseT Full-dplx
• 100BaseT Half-dplx
• 100BaseT Full-dplx
Ethernet connects between two radios back-to-back and auto-negotiate and

auto-sense configure the ports. If an ethernet port in auto-negotiate connects
to a device that does not support auto-negotiation (parallel detect), as speci-
fied in IEEE 802.3u clause 28, it configures to half-duplex even when the
connected device is a full-duplex device.
The later case can cause excessive collisions and communications errors.
Avoid any auto-negotiation problems on mission-critical links by hard-code
both devices to the best possible speed and duplex setting.

Indoor Unit
Radio Capacity Configuration
Table 1-E lists radio capacity configurations. Always check the list of valid
configurations using the valid command of the radio user interface, which
may include newer configurations.
Table 1-F (ETSI) and Table 1-G (ANSI) list available capacity licenses with
throughput, modulation, and traffic options. Configurations with QPSK
modulation have 2 b/Hz bit efficiency for high gain (HG), and radios 8PSK
modulation have 3 b/Hz bit efficiency for high throughput (HP).
Table 1-E Radio Configurations
Bandwidth Capacity Modulation Bandwidth Capacity Modulation
ETSI ANSI
2E1 4DS1
QPSK
100BT 2DS1 100BT QPSK
3.5 MHz 4E1 100BT
2E1 100BT 8PSK 5 MHz 8DS1
100BT 4DS1 100BT
8PSK
4E1 2DS1 100BT
2E1 100BT QPSK 100BT
100BT 8DS1
7 MHz 8E1 4DS1 100BT
QPSK
4E1 100BT 2DS1 100BT
8PSK
2E1 100BT 100BT
100BT 16DS1
10 MHz
8E1 12DS1 100BT
4E1 100BT 8DS1 100BT
QPSK 8PSK
2E1 100BT 4DS1 100BT
100BT 2DS1 100BT
14 MHz 16E1 100BT 100BT
12E1 100BT 16DS1 100BT
8E1 100BT 8PSK 12DS1 100BT
4E1 100BT 8DS1 100BT
QPSK
2E1 100BT 4DS1 100BT
16E1 2DS1 100BT
12E1 100BT 100BT
20 MHz
8E1 100BT 16DS1 100BT
QPSK
4E1 100BT 12DS1 100BT
2E1 100BT 8DS1 100BT
8PSK
100BT 4DS1 100BT
28 MHz
16E1 100BT 2DS1 100BT
12E1 100BT 100BT
8E1 100BT 16DS1 100BT
8PSK
4E1 100BT 12DS1 100BT
2E1 100BT 8DS1 100BT
QPSK
100BT 4DS1 100BT
2DS1 100BT
100BT
28 MHz
16DS1 100BT
12DS1 100BT
8DS1 100BT
8PSK
4DS1 100BT
2DS1 100BT
100BT

Radio Description
Configuration designations in Table 1-F and Table 1-G denote licensed ra-
dio capacity, modulation and the active traffic (line) type. The first three
digits identify approximate throughput and the dash letter identify modula-
tion and active traffic type.
• -A indicates QPSK PDH only
• -B indicates QPSK Ethernet only
• -C indicates QPSK PDH plus Ethernet
• -D indicates 8PSK PDH only
• -E indicates 8PSK Ethernet only
• -F indicates 8PSK with PDH plus Ethernet
Table 1-F ETSI Radio Capacity and Payload Configurations

Licensed System Configuration
Throughput Bandwidth
Capacity Modulation* Traffic Type† Gain‡ Designation
2E1 004-A (PDH)
4 Mbit/s QPSK 4.096 Mbit/s 3.5 MHz 115.0 dB
4.1Mbit/s 004-B (ETH)
4E1 008-D (PDH)
8 Mbit/s 8PSK 8.2Mbit/s 8.192 Mbit/s 3.5 MHz 103.0 dB 008-E (ETH)
2E1+4.1Mbit/s 008-F (BOTH)
4E1 008-A
8 Mbit/s QPSK 8.2Mbit/s 8.192 Mbit/s 7 MHz 112.5 dB 008-B
2E1+4.1Mbit/s 008-C (BOTH)
8E1 016-D
16.5Mbit/s 016-E
16 Mbit/s 8PSK 16.384 Mbit/s 7 MHz 101.5 dB
4E1+ 8.2Mbit/s
016-F
2E1+12.4Mbit/s
8E1 016-A
16.5Mbit/s 016-B
16 Mbit/s QPSK 16.384 Mbit/s 14 MHz 109.5 dB
4E1+8.3Mbit/s
016-C
2E1+12.4Mbit/s
16E1 032-D
33.1Mbit/s 032-E
12E1+8.2Mbit/s
32 Mbit/s 8PSK 32.768 Mbit/s 14 MHz 98.5 dB
8E1+16.5Mbit/s
032-F
4E1+24.8Mbit/s
2E1+28.9Mbit/s
16E1 032-A
33.1Mbit/s 032-B
12E1+8.2Mbit/s
32 Mbit/s QPSK 32.768 Mbit/s 28 MHz 106.5 dB
8E1+16.5Mbit/s
032-C
4E1+24.8Mbit/s
2E1+28.9Mbit/s
16E1 050-D
51.7Mbit/s 050-E
16E1+ 18.6Mbit/s
50 Mbit/s 8PSK 12E1+26.9Mbit/s 51.768 Mbit/s 28 MHz 98.0 dB
8E1+35.1Mbit/s 050-F
4E1+43.4Mbit/s
2E1+47.5Mbit/s
* QPSK offers high gain while 8PSK offers high throughput. 8PSK units have QPSK capability.
†
"+xx Mbit/s" show the Ethernet payload throughput.
‡ Typical with 7/8, 15, and 18G RFU; 13G: -1dB, 23G: -2dB, 38G: -5dB.

Indoor Unit
Table 1-G ANSI Radio Capacity and Payload Configurations

Licensed System Configuration
Throughput Bandwidth
Capacity Modulation* Traffic Type† Gain‡ Designation
4DS1 006-A (PDH)
6 Mbit/s QPSK 6.2Mbit/s 6.2 Mbit/s 5 MHz 113.5 dB 006-B (ETH)
2DS1+3.1Mbit/s 006-C (BOTH)
8DS1 012-D
12.4Mbit/s 012-E
12 Mbit/s 8PSK 12.4 Mbit/s 5 MHz 102 dB
4DS1+6.2Mbit/s
012-F
2DS1+9.3Mbit/s
8DS1 012-A
12.4Mbit/s 012-B
12 Mbit/s QPSK 12.4 Mbit/s 10 MHz 110.5
4DS1+6.2Mbit/s
012-C
2DS1+9.3Mbit/s
16DS1 024-D
24.7Mbit/s 024-E
12DS1+6.2Mbit/s
24 Mbit/s 8PSK 24.7 Mbit/s 10 MHz 99 dB
8DS1+12.4Mbit/s
024-F
4DS1+18.5Mbit/s
2DS1+21.6Mbit/s
16DS1 031-A
31Mbit/s 031-B
16DS1+6.2Mbit/s
30 Mbit/s QPSK 12DS1+12.4Mbit/s 31.8 Mbit/s 20 MHz 106 dB
8DS1+18.6Mbit/s 031-C
4DS1+24.8Mbit/s
2DS1+27.9Mbit/s
16DS1 043-D
43.2Mbit/s 043-E
16DS1+18.5Mbit/s
42 Mbit/s 8PSK 12DS1+24.7Mbit/s 43.2 Mbit/s 20 MHz 99 dB
8DS1+30.9Mbit/s 043-F
4DS1+37.0Mbit/s
2DS1+40.1Mbit/s
16DS1 034-A
34.0Mbit/s 034-B
16DS1+9.3Mbit/s
34 Mbit/s QPSK 12DS1+15.4Mbit/s 34.0 Mbit/s 30 MHz 106.5 dB
8DS1+21.6Mbit/s 034-C
4DS1+27.8Mbit/s
2DS1+30.9Mbit/s
16DS1 049-D
49.4Mbit/s 049-E
16DS1+24.7Mbit/s
49 Mbit/s 8PSK 12DS1+30.9Mbit/s 49.4 Mbit/s 30 MHz 98 dB
8DS1+37.1Mbit/s 049-F
4DS1+43.3Mbit/s
2DS1+46.4Mbit/s
* QPSK offers high gain while 8PSK offers high throughput. 8PSK units have QPSK capability.
† "+xx Mbit/s" show the Ethernet payload throughput.
‡ Typical with 7/8, 15, and 18G RFU; 13G: -1dB, 23G: -2dB, 38G: -5dB.

Radio Description
Outdoor Unit
Radio Frequency Unit
The outdoor unit (ODU) includes the radio frequency (RF) unit, an inte-
grated antenna with press-fit adapters, and the mounting hardware.
Mounting latches
Antenna
RF Unit
Mounting latches N-Type

input/output
connector
Figure 1-4. Proteus AMT L-Series ODU
Appendix E describes The RFU mounts to the antenna with latches, so it can be replaced without
alternate ODU mounting tools or affecting antenna alignment.
configuration - offset and
rack mounting.
To mount the ODU separate from the antenna, order the offset mounting
hardware separately. To mount the ODU in a rack, order the rack mounting
kit separately. Appendix E lists the part numbers for, and describes, these al-
ternate mounting configurations.
Table 1-H lists the basic RFU part numbers. Appendix A details the trans-
mit/receive spacing, high/low (go/return) channel, and sub-band of each of
the RF units. RF units accept a 350-MHz intermediate frequency (IF) from
the IDU, and return 140-MHz IF to the IDU (see page 1-14).

Outdoor Unit
Table 1-H RF Unit Part Numbers

Unit Frequency Range T/R Spacing (MHz) Part Number*
7G 7.12 – 7.9 GHz 154, 160, 161, 196 63-07yyyy-zzx11-6100
8G 7.9 – 8.5 GHz 119, 126, 208, 266, 311.32 63-08yyyy-zzx11-6100
11G 10.7 – 11.7 GHz 490, 530 63-11yyyy-zzx11-6100
13G 12.75 – 13.25 GHz 266 63-13yyyy-zzx11-6100
15G 14.4 – 15.35 GHz 315, 420, 475, 490, 640, 644, 728 63-15yyyy-zzx11-6100
18G 17.7 – 19.7 GHz 1010, 1560 63-18yyyy-zzx11-6100
23G 21.30 – 23.6 GHz 1008, 1200, 1232 63-23yyyy-zzx11-6100
26G 24.25 – 26.5 GHz 1008 63-26yyyy-zzx11-6100
38G 37 – 40 GHz 700, 1260 63-38yyyy-zzx11-6100
*
x – subunit or sub-band
y – T/R spacing
z– low band (00) / high band (10)
ANTENNA
POLARIZATION INTERFACE
MARK
LOCKABLE
LATCH
MOUNTING MOUNTING
CLAMPS CLAMPS
LOCKABLE N-TYPE
LATCH INPUT/OUPUT
(TO/FROM IDU)
AGC VOLTAGE
BACK SIDE VIEW FRONT CONNECTION
(FACES ANTENNA)
Figure 1-5. RF Unit Features
Table 1-I RF Unit Connections

Connection Description
IDU In/Out Type N female
AGC Voltage BNC
Direct press-fit coupling to the
antenna. All units have a circular
RF Input/Output waveguide interface. 13G & 15G
units normally use a rectangular
waveguide interface.

Radio Description
Antenna
The ODU uses 30, 45, 60, 90, 120, and 180 cm antennas. 30 to 90 cm, direct
interface, low-profile antennas (Figure 1-6) for 13 to 38-GHz radios. 120
and 180 cm antennas (Figure 1-7) are available for 7 to 23-GHz radios.
Figure 1-6. Low Profile Antennas
Figure 1-7. 1.2- and 1.8m Antennas

Outdoor Unit
Appendix E describes All antenna include an applicable radio interface flange and mounting hard-
options for separate ware. Antenna mounting hardware is a single bracket that accommodates
antenna and RF unit left or right hand mounting and to a tower or pole.
placement - offset and
rack mounting.
RF units fasten to antennas with latches. The antenna has a self-fitting feed
assembly for direct 'push-fit' coupling of the RF unit.
The antenna mounting hardware includes course and fine adjustment points
for elevation and azimuth: ± 35° elevation, ± 15° azimuth.
NOTE: See Appendix E for mounting RF units apart from antennas.

Radio Description
IDU-to-ODU Interface Cable

A single RG-8A/U coaxial cable assembly (or RG-8A/U equivalent) that
uses Type N connectors at each end couples the IDU and ODU. The coaxial
cable assembly carries transmit IF at 350-MHz from the IDU to the ODU,
and receiver IF at 140-MHz from the ODU to the IDU (Figure 1-8). The ca-
ble also carries two radio telemetry channels at 5.5 and 10 MHz for alarm
and control signals between the IDU and ODU, and -48 VDC to power the
ODU. Cable length is limited to 22 dB cable loss at 350-MHz; typically
260-meters of recommended cable (Table 1-J).
Two types of cable are available: standard cable for cable runs through con-
duit, and plenum cable for cable runs in environmental air spaces (plenum
spaces). Plenum cables provide adequate fire-resistance and have low
smoke-producing characteristics.
Cables and associated material ship un-assembled. Use the assembly proce-
dure in Chapter 2 to assemble your cable.
NOTE: If you use a standard RG8A/U cable from second-source, MNI

cannot guarantee radio operation to specification.
DATA LINK
5.5 MHz Up 350 MHZ
140 MHZ
DC 10 MHz Down IF Up
IF Down
CABSPE.VSD
Figure 1-8. Signals Multiplexed onto the IDU-to-ODU Cable
Table 1-J IDU-to-ODU Cable Components

Description Part Number
RG-8 A/U cable - per meter (Times Microwave
9900641-00
LMR-400)
N-Type connector - 2 per cable 9900642-00
RG-8 A/U plenum cable - per meter (LMR400LLPL) 9900646-00
N-type connector for 9900646 - 2 per cable 9900647-00
Ground kit for RG-8 cable 9900648-00
Crimp tool for 9900942-00 9900645-00
Cable-prep tool 9900643-00
Cable center-conductor de-burring tool 9900644-00

Radio Management
Radio Management
All Proteus AMT L-Series radios include a radio management channel for
terminal-to-terminal communication of alarm, control, and status informa-
tion. This channel makes all operational data from both ends of a link avail-
able at either terminal. A second overhead channel is a 64-kbps Ethernet
channel for SNMP radio management is called the out-of-band NMS mode.
Radio application code 1.B and later lets you use radio Ethernet payload to
transport NMS data–the in-band NMS mode.
NOTE: In-band NMS mode is a software setting in CTI that places NMS
data on the same channel as the Ethernet payload. Connecting
these ports together externally while in the in-band mode causes
port collisions.
Each device controller accesses all alarms and controls in the IDU and
ODU. Access radio management data at the controller in several ways as
Figure 1-9 shows:
• Element Manager—A Windows® graphical interface provided with

each Proteus AMT L-Series radio that connects to the controller from
the serial COMPUTER port, or the NMS port on the front panel. Radios
ship with the EM installation disk.
• CTI/CLI—Craft-terminal interface and command line interface.
Character-mode menu system for VT100-compatible terminals or
applications. Access the command line by exiting the menu system.
Connection to the serial COMPUTER port or through Telnet to the NMS
port on the front panel.
• SNMP—IP-based open-system interface that connects to the NMS
port. Radios ship with the Proteus AMT L-Series management
information base (MIB) file for use with any SNMP application.
You can connect multiple radio controllers to a central manager. Each con-
troller has its own address, so the manager can access coupled radios indi-
vidually.

Radio Description
Element Manager
On PC via Ethernet
Element Manager
On PC via Serial
3rd Party SNMP

Manager via Ethernet IDU
3rd Party Telnet Client

via Ethernet
Craft Terminal /
Command Line Interface
VT100 via Serial
Figure 1-9. Interfaces to Radio Management Applications
Element Manager
Element Manager (EM) is the radio link maintenance and control system.
EM gives radio installers, maintenance personnel, and operators a tool for
management and control of individual radio links–on site or from remote lo-
cations–using the familiar Windows® environment.
Note: For management of radio networks order and use the Element
Management System, P/N 8708270-00, with EM.
EM has full function from either the serial or the IP interface. Software con-
trols all radio configuration. You never open the IDU to change jumpers or
switches.
EM connects to the radios locally on the serial or Ethernet ports. EM inter-

faces remotely through an IP network to provide all the same functions as
the local serial interface.
EM Connections
EM operates in a personal computer running the Windows® operating sys-

tem attached to the Proteus AMT L-Series radio. As a network element the
radio acts as a multi-homed device. That is, the radio has two IP interfaces:
an external 10/100-Mbps Ethernet interface, called LAN in EM, and an inte-
gral 64-kbps IP-based overhead channel, called WAN. The WAN transports
radio-specific data across each microwave link or a radio network.

Radio Management
EM queries the radio that you connect to, or address, for configuration,
events, and alarms, and performance data. The system gathers and posts per-
formance-data changes every five seconds. EM also displays radio informa-
tion, alarms, status, configuration, logs, and reports. You can open any or all
screens from the EM main window.
SNMP
SNMP provides device management using Ethernet. Since SNMP is an

open-standard protocol, any SNMP-capable application can manage Proteus
AMT L-Series radios.
SMNP is a network management standard for LANs that defines a cli-

ent/server relationship. The client program or network manager makes vir-
tual connections to a server program, called an SNMP agent, that operates
on a remote network device and serves information about device status to
the manager. SNMP uses a management information base (MIB) to define
these virtual connections. Any SNMP manager, with proper access, can
query the status and modify the configuration of each managed device.
A MIB is a standard set of structure and format definitions for exchanging

information about network devices. Microwave Networks' MIB is a private
MIB for its radio. The MIB contains the common name of each object
(which must be unique), the value of the object IDs (which are hierarchical
and must be unique), and the textual description of the syntax and semantics
of the radio.
SNMP Connection
NMS uses SNMP either on the out-of-band NMS port of the front panel, or
on the Ethernet payload in the in-band mode. You can configure the NMS
port speed and duplex settings–auto-negotiation mode is the default. Change
NMS ports independently from Configuration menus. Settings include:
Powered Down, Auto-negotiate, 10BaseT Half-duplex, 10BaseT Full-du-
plex, 100BaseT Half-duplex, 100BaseT Full-duplex. Port 1 is the top con-
nector and Port 2 the bottom.
When connecting radios back-to-back, set the port speed to a fixed setting
on one of the radios. Cable auto-sensing (MDI/MDIX) is always enabled,
and works for most hubs and radios. However, MiLan hubs connect with
fixed cable pinout: straight to back or crossed to front ports.
Ethernet routing options include static routing–manual entry of up to 32 IP

path addresses–or dynamic routing where IP routing is self-learning. Rout-
ing Information Protocol (RIP) provides dynamic routing of up to 15 radios
in a subnet. Spans of these 15-radio subnets are unlimited.
Use RIP for networks of moderate size within the following limitations:
• Limited to sub-networks whose longest path is 7 hops (15 radios).

Radio Description
• Uses fixed metrics to compare alternative routes; it is unsuited to

situations where routes need to be chosen based on real-time
parameters such a measured delay, reliability, or load.
After setting the IP address of the first-accessed radio locally, and then con-
figuring it as an intermediate gateway, routing tables of radios network ex-
change and incorporate route information as the radio network changes.
The management station, or SNMP manager, sends get and set requests to
the SNMP agents–the radios. The radio answers get and set requests from
the manager as specified by the MIB.
Each radio has two IP addresses: the Ethernet interface at the front panel,
and the IP-over-air interface (WAN). The over-air interface transports radio
support data, including get and set requests from the SNMP manager, over
the microwave link and to other addressed radios as routing tables define
(see Appendix D for LAN and WAN channel configuration and routing).
Text-Based Menu Interface
A text-based or craft-terminal interface (CTI) is available on all Proteus

AMT L-Series radios as an alternative to EM and SNMP for radio operation,
administration, and maintenance. The Proteus AMT L-Series radio
text-based menu system gives radio installers and maintenance personnel a
simple and efficient way to monitor and control radios from a VT100 com-
patible terminal or from a portable PC that uses a terminal emulation appli-
cation.
The text-based interface does not have the hardware and software require-
ments of the graphical interface, and is small enough to be integral to each
radio. All a user needs is a terminal.
Radio information presented by the text-based interface is static and does

not provide the extended help information that a novice user may need.
Text-based BER and performance statics update once every five seconds.
Text-Based Interface Connection
Proteus AMT L-Series text interface operates on any VT100-compatible ter-

minal or application attached to the COMPUTER connection or through a Tel-
net session as the next section describes.
Telnet
Use Telnet to connect to the radio via IP without an SNMP manager. Telnet
is a terminal emulation program for TCP/IP networks. Telnet typically
comes with the Windows® operating system. Connecting to the radio
through Telnet enables the text-based interface – CTI/CLI.

Radio Management
The Telnet option enables commercially available TCP/IP network manage-

ment facilities a way to monitor Proteus AMT L-Series radios.
To start a Telnet session, connect to the IP address of a radio on your net-

work, and then log in to the radio by entering a valid user name and pass-
word.
Telnet Connection
Telnet to the radio management application uses the radio IP interface. Con-
nect Telnet through the RJ-45 NMS (ethernet) connection of the front panel
to employ the radio craft-terminal interface (CTI) or command-line interface
(CLI).
You can set NMS port speed and duplex settings – auto-negotiation mode is
the default. Change NMS ports independently from Configuration menus.
Settings include: Powered Down, Auto-negotiate, 10BaseT Half-duplex,
10BaseT Full-duplex, 100BaseT Half-duplex, 100BaseT Full-duplex. Port 1
is the top connector and Port 2 the bottom.
When connecting radios back-to-back, set the port speed to a fixed setting
on one of the radios. Cable auto-sensing (MDI/MDIX) is always enabled,
and works for most hubs and radios. However, MiLan hubs connect with
fixed cable pinout: straight to back or crossed to front ports.
In-Band NMS Mode
Alternately, connect to the radio management using the in-band NMS mode.
This is a software setting in CTI that places NMS data on the same channel
as the Ethernet payload. You do not have to cable the NMS ports to the
Ethernet payload. Doing so with the radio in the in-band mode would cause
data collisions.

Radio Description
System Specifications
Proteus AMT L-Series is a mixed Plesiochronous Digital Hierarchy (PDH)
and Ethernet (packet-data) radio. The radios service PDH lines that use in-
ternational (ETSI) and North American (ANSI) digital transmission stan-
dards.
General Radio Specifications
The first few tables cover general specifications. Subsections that follow list
specifications for radios that use ETSI and ANSI bandwidths.
Table 1-K General Specifications

Parameter Specification
Operating Frequencies 7.125—8.50 GHz* 17.70—19.70GHz
10.70—11.70 GHz* 21.20—23.60 GHz
12.75—13.25 GHz* 24.25 - 26.5 GHz
14.40—15.35 GHz 37.00—40.00 GHz
Intermediate Frequencies Transmit (up the cable) 350 MHz, Receive 140 MHz
Transmit Frequency Stability ±7 ppm
Output Power Control Manual or Automatic: 1 dB steps
Min. Output Power -4 dBm
Receiver Frequency Stability ±7 ppm
Receiver Coding Reed Solomon FEC
Residual BER < 10-11
IDU to ODU Interface
Connector Type Coaxial, N-Type Female
Cable Times Microwave LMR400 or equivalent RG-8A/U
Max. Distance 22 dB of cable loss at 350 MHz
Radio Management
SNMP/Telnet NMS (10/100BaseT), RJ-45, IEEE 802.3, 802.3u
IN-BAND OR OUT-OF-BAND MODE
Element Manager NMS (10/100BaseT), RJ-45, IEEE 802.3, 802.3u
Craft Terminal COMPUTER (RS-232), DB9 for VT100 terminal
Standards
Safety EN 60950
EMI/EMC EN 301 489; EN 300 385, FCC Part 15
Circuit Breakers EN 60947-2
Radio Approval FCC Part 101, EN 302 217
7/8 GHz EN 301 216; ITU-R F.385.7
10 GHz EN 301 216; ITU-R F.747
11 GHz EN 301 216; ITU-R F.387.7
13 GHz EN 301 128; ITU-R F.497.5
15 GHz EN 301 128; ITU-R F.636-3
18 GHz EN 301 128; ITU-R F.595.5
23 GHz EN 300 198; ITU-R F.637-2
26 GHz EN 300 431; ITU-R F.748-2
38 GHz EN 300 197; ITU-R F.749-1
*
ETSI ONLY

Table 1-L Environmental Specification

IDU
-5 to +50°C Full Performance ETSI 300-019-1-3 Class 3.2
Temperature -10 to +50°C Operational
-40 to +70°C Storage
Humidity Up to 95%, non-condensing
Altitude 5000 meters
ODU Full Performance Operational*
Temperature -33 to +55°C -55 to +55°C ETSI 300-019-1-4 Class 4.1E
Humidity up to 100% (with extended temperature requirement)
Altitude 5000 meters
*
System gain variance is within 2db
Table 1-M Mechanical Specification

IDU
Dimensions (H x W x D) 4.5 x 43 x 28 centimeter
Weight 3 kg
ODU
Dimensions 25 cm OD x 10 cm deep
Weight 4 kg
Table 1-N Power Specification

Parameter Specification
Standard Voltage -30 Vdc to -60 Vdc EN 300 132-2
Optional Voltage +19 to +28 Vdc (Power Supply Inter-
50 watts non-protected face at the Input to
Power Consumption* Telecommunica-
100 watts protected
tions Equipment)
Power Protection 48V – 5A fuse
24V – 7A fuse
If used, circuit breakers
must be ≥6A with a trip
characteristic of 'C' or
slower.
*
Inrush current: ≥8A for up to 3 ms.
Power supplies must handle the radio in-rush current. MNI recommends its
AC converter, P/N 8708263-00.

Radio Description
System Performance: Power and Threshold
Table 1-O lists transmit power for all data rates and bandwidths.
Table 1-O RF Transmit Power
RF Unit TX Power*
QPSK 8PSK
7/8 GHz 25 dBm 21dBm
11, 13, 15, 18 GHz 24 dBm 20 dBm
23 GHz 22 dBm 19 dBm
*
Maximum TX power setting. Actual output power will be ±1dB at the
antenna flange. Minimum TX power setting must be no less than -4dBm.
Table 1-P lists threshold and throughput measurements for non-protected ra-
dios using ETSI bandwidths. Table 1-Q lists threshold and throughput mea-
surements for non-protected radios using ANSI bandwidths.
Table 1-P System Specifications – ETSI Bandwidths

Bandwidth 3.5 MHz 7 MHz 14 MHz 28 MHz 3.5 MHz 7 MHz 14 MHz 28 MHz
* 4 Mbit/s 8 Mbit/s 16 Mbit/s 32 Mbit/s 8 Mbit/s 16 Mbit/s 32 Mbit/s 50 Mbit/s
Data Rate
Modulation QPSK Optional 8PSK
Emission Designator 3M50G7W 7M00G7W 14M0G7W 27M5G7W 3M50G7W 7M00G7W 14M0G7W 27M5G7W
Receive Threshold (10-6; dBm)
7/8, 13, 38 GHz -90.0 -87.5 -84.5 -81.5 -82.0 -80.5 -78.0 -76.5
15, 18, 23, 26 GHz -91.0 -88.5 -85.5 -82.5 -83.0 -81.5 -79.0 -77.5
* Minimum throughput. Use any payload configuration licensed up to the maximum available data rate (see Table 1-F).
Table 1-Q System Specifications – ANSI Bandwidths

Bandwidth 5 MHz 10MHz 20 MHz 28 (30) MHz 10 MHz 20 MHz 28 (30) MHz
Data Rate* 6 Mbit/s 12 Mbit/s 31 Mbit/s 34 Mbit/s 24 Mbit/s 42 Mbit/s 49 Mbit/s
Modulation QPSK Optional 8PSK
Emission Designator 5M00G7W 10M00G7W 20M0G7W 27M5G7W 7M00G7W 20M0G7W 27M5G7W
Receive Threshold (10-6; dBm)
7/8, 13, 38 GHz -88.5 -85.5 -84.0 -81.5 -78.0 -78.0 -77.0
15,18, 23, 26 GHz -89.5 -86.5 -85.0 -82.5 -79.0 -79.0 -78.0
* Minimum throughput. Use any payload configuration licensed up to the maximum available data rate (see
Table 1-G).
Hot-standby (HSB) radios, discussed in Appendix F, use an unequal-split

coupler assembly. Include the following branching losses in HSB radio
specifications
Table 1-R Hot-Standby Branching Loss
Primary Secondary
Transmitter 1.9 dB 6.5 dB
Receiver 1.9 dB 6.5 dB

Ethernet Performance: Throughput and Latency
Table 1-S shows the typical throughput and latency expected for each ca-
pacity using the Ethernet payload configuration. Although the table only
covers a 1518-byte frame size Appendix G presents a detailed table that cov-
ers frame sizes from 64 bytes.
Table 1-S Ethernet Data Throughput and Latency, ETSI

Bandwidths, 1518-byte Frame Size
Throughput Latency
Bandwidth Modulation Capacity
(Mbit/s) (ms)
3.5 MHz QPSK - 100BT 4.15 5.767
8PSK - 100BT 8.29 4.491
8PSK 2E1 100BT 4.15 5.992
7 MHz QPSK - 100BT 8.28 3.081
8PSK - 100BT 16.56 2.445
QPSK 2E1 100BT 4.16 4.597
8PSK 2E1 100BT 12.42 2.686
8PSK 4E1 100BT 8.29 3.194
14 MHz QPSK - 100BT 16.56 2.239
8PSK - 100BT 33.10 1.911
QPSK 2E1 100BT 12.42 2.483
8PSK 2E1 100BT 28.97 1.957
QPSK 4E1 100BT 8.29 2.971
8PSK 4E1 100BT 24.83 2.035
8PSK 8E1 100BT 16.59 2.284
28 MHz QPSK - 100BT 33.10 1.379
8PSK - 100BT 51.72 1.223
QPSK 2E1 100BT 28.97 1.434
8PSK 2E1 100BT 47.58 1.246
QPSK 4E1 100BT 24.83 1.506
8PSK 4E1 100BT 43.45 1.266
QPSK 8E1 100BT 16.56 1.748
8PSK 8E1 100BT 35.17 1.336
QPSK 12E1 100BT 8.28 2.497
8PSK 12E1 100BT 26.91 1.440
8PSK 16E1 100BT 18.63 1.644

Radio Description

Chapter 2
Installation
Installation Information
This material covers This chapter outlines physical installation of a non-protected Proteus
physical installation of a AMT L-Series radio. See Chapter 3, Commissioning, to setup the radio
non-protected radio. See and start traffic; see Appendix F for hot-standby radio installation.
Chapter 3 to setup and
initialize the radio. Proper installation planning includes: selecting a site, verifying site
ground, and arranging power. Follow procedures in this section for trou-
ble-free operation. Procedures typically progress in the following order:
• preparing the site
• unpacking equipment
• running the coaxial cable
• installing the IDU
• installing the ODU
Location
When selecting a site look for:

• Climate-controlled environment with adequate air flow for the IDU
• Ample power. Rate power protection for in-rush current (page 2-8)
• Site grounding that meets ITU-T Re. K.27 and applicable local
standards
• Proper floor loading, space, and overhead support
• Enough clearance in front of the equipment for maintenance
• Enough lighting for installation and maintenance
Environment
Mount the IDU away from heat sources and in a weather–protected area.
The IDU chassis relies on convection to cool the boards. Keep heat sinks
on the back of the chassis clear of obstruction.
The ODU is exposed to severe weather. Ensure all RF Unit cover screws
are tight. Seal and weatherproof any external connector.

Installation
Grounding
The IDU chassis must be grounded to the facility grounding system to

minimize the possibility of damage from lightning strikes and the impact
of electromagnetic- and radio frequency-interference (EMI/RFI). The
ODU must also be grounded to systems for towers and shelters that fol-
low published guidelines, such as ITU-T Rec. K.27, that provide the
ground reference necessary for reliable radio operation
Ideally, a grounding system provides the shortest possible path and the
lowest possible impedance to the ground reference point. The ground
reference is established by buried grids for telecommunication site-spe-
cific situations (tower and shelter) or the water pipe and/or buried ground
rods (usually at the power entry point) for a building.
The recommended resistance of the building primary ground to earth
shall be as low as possible and should not exceed five (5) ohms.
Cable and Connector Considerations
Use RG-8A/U coaxial cable with a double shield (Times Microwave

LMR400 or equivalent) with male N-connectors at each end of the cable
to connect the IDU to the ODU. When cutting the cable add extra length
for service loops. Seal and weatherproof any external connection.
A high density sub-D connector connects T1/E1 lines using shielded
twisted-pair wires. See 'Connecting E1/T1 Lines,"on page 2-11.
A connector kit ships with each radio, which includes the items you need
to cable the AMT L-Series radio. Table 2-A lists items in kit P/N
8708236-02.
Table 2-A Installation Kit
Part Number Description Use
3070037-00 Cable Connector, DB9P, Serial user interface
3070037-05 Cable Connector, DB78P Line signals
3024080-25 Latching Plug Connector, 3 pos. Power
8860017-10 AMT L-Series Quick-Start Guide Instructions
RJ45 cables connect 100-Mbps Ethernet data using 8-position modular

connectors on CAT5 unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable. See 'Connect-
ing Network Management,"on page 2-13.
Use RJ45 cross-over cables when the two connecting devices have the
same interface type: a data terminating equipment (DTE) interface or a
data communications equipment (DCE) interface. Use a straight-through
cable when connecting a DTE device to a DCE device; like connecting a
PC to a hub. The cable between the computer and the hub must be less
than 100 meters long.

Tools and Material
Tools and Material

Gather the following tools to install the radio:
• 1/4" open end wrench

• 3/8" open end wrench or hollow nut driver for 3/8-16 nut
• Phillips screwdriver (large)
• Straight blade screwdriver (medium)
• Various wire cutters (for cable preparation)
• Crimping tool for Type-N connector
• Hand-held voltmeter, including adapter for BNC connector
• 5/32 in. (or 4 mm) Allen wrench
• Optical aid (binoculars) or compass (optional)
• Communications devices such as two-way radios
Also, prepare the following materials:
• 2 standard (sealed) N-type connectors
• Tie wraps (or similar) for fastening cable
• Lightening protectors (if necessary)
• 8.5 mil all-weather electrical tape or vinyl mastic for
weatherproofing
• Coax cables: up to 22-dB of cable loss at 350-MHz (about
260 meters of cable)
Preparing the Site

Mounting the Rack
A typical floor-mounting procedure includes drilling holes in the floor to

match the mounting holes. Rack hardware is available for both floor and
overhead supports.
Install any overhead support structure above the rack. The rack attaches
to the support with J-hooks. If support is a channel ladder that spans the
ceiling, one J-hook on each side of the ladder provides enough support.
If the channel ladder is a short piece attached to an overhead structure,
use additional J-hooks.
After drilling the mounting holes, place the rack on top of the holes and
install appropriate anchor bolts through the mounting holes in the rack. If
the area for the rack does not have rear access, connect DC power as de-
scribed in the following text prior to securing the rack.
A radio rack typically has a ground bar running the length of the rack.
This assembly accepts up to 6-AWG stranded grounding wire. Attach
ground bars to the office/building ground.

Installation
Tighten the anchor bolts to secure the rack. On an overhead-supported

rack, tighten the support hardware at the top as well as the bolts at the
base.
Run two wires for the DC power connection at the front of the radio to
primary and secondary DC source (typically batteries).
Unpacking Equipment
Each product is completely assembled, tested, and then shipped in pack-

aging that minimizes the effects of shock in shipping. On receipt, check
the crate for damage.
Carefully remove equipment from the containers to prevent damage to

the units. Ensure that all parts and accessories are removed from the con-
tainer and packing material before they are discarded. Check equipment
for physical damage.
File claims for shipping damage immediately with the transportation
company, and report the issue with MNI Customer Service at U.S.
281.263.6501; or toll free within the U.S. at 1.888.225.6429.
If more than one radio gets delivered to a single site, identify the radio by
the packing list. Verify that you received all components listed on the
shipping order. Each radio terminal is shipped as either the 'LB' or 'HB'
radio – which refers to 'go' and 'return' frequencies of its channel plan.
• An 'LB' terminal transmits in the lower portion, and receives in the

upper portion, of the assigned frequency band.
• An 'HB' terminal transmits in the upper (high) portion, and receives
in the lower portion, of the assigned frequency band.
While unpacking the units, compare the serial number of the ODU with
the factory supplied test data. Labels on each unit list serial numbers and
frequencies.
ODU tuning is fixed to the The RF unit is set as a transmit low- or high-band unit. RF units use a di-
range of its diplexer. Spares plexer instead of band-pass filters. Sub-band and transmit/receive spac-
come in sets that include the ing (low/high band) are fixed and must be specified at time of order. If
high- and low-band units purchasing and storing spares, store LB/HB sets for each frequency. RF
(go and return frequencies
unit synthesizers tune through the entire half-band of its frequency plan,
of each channel plan).
but tuning range is fixed to the bandwidth of the diplexer.
NOTE: To tune an RF unit past its tuning range you need a new unit with
a different diplexer. Diplexer replacement is a factory-level
procedure. Contact Customer Service for more detail.
The IDU is fixed, tested, and labeled at the factory to a matching ODU.
MNI recommends that you keep IDU/ODU pairs together, but IDUs will
work with ODUs with 350/140-MHz IF; these units have part numbers
that start with AMT2.

Installing the Coaxial Cable

Find, as far in advance as possible, the best route to get the IDU-to-ODU
coaxial cable from the ODU installation point to the IDU. Use a ple-
num-rated cable as local code requires.
Protect the exposed cable as much as possible until installation is com-

plete.
Start at the ODU installation point and run the un-terminated cable end
along the selected route. Leave enough cable at the site to reach the ODU
and create a service loop.
If the cable must cross a commercial built-up roof, put insulation be-
tween the cable and roof. Plenum cable is recommended for such an in-
stallation. Use the following guidelines for proper cable installation:
• When cutting the cable to length, add extra for drip and service
loops. Limit cable length to 22 dB of loss at 350-MHz (260m of
TM-LMR-400, or 300m of LMR-500).
• Add strain relief to cable connections.
• Seal and weatherproof any external connector. Deterioration of
connectors from moisture is a serious problem. Weatherproof
connectors using one of the following methods:
– Cover the exposed connector and portion of the cable with 8.5-mil
insulating electrical tape or vinyl mastic.
– Cover the exposed connector and a portion of the cable with
heat-shrinkable sleeve. Shrink the sleeve with a heat source, let
cool, and cover with a coat of sealing compound.
Follow manufacturer's procedures for applying tape and shrinkable

sleeve to obtain the best weatherproofing seal.
• When running the cable between the IDU and ODU, follow standard
installation practices. Avoid sharp corners. Time Microwave
LMR400 cable has a 2.5 cm (1-inch) minimum bend radius. Check
manufacturer’s specification if you use another cable type. Secure
the cable to the tower members or cable runways using hangers or
tie-wraps at one-meter (three-foot) intervals.
Assembling the Cable
A single coaxial cable connects the IDU to the ODU. Use RG-8A/U
50-ohm coaxial cable (Time Microwave LMR400, 500, or equivalent)
with male N-connectors at each end of the cable. The crimp tool and die
that Table 2-B lists supports N-type connectors.

Installation
Table 2-B IDU-to-ODU Cable Components

Description Part Number
RG-8 A/U cable - per meter (LMR-400) 9900641-00
N-Type connector - 2 per cable 9900642-00
RG8 A/U plenum cable - per meter (LMR400LLPL) 9900646-00
N-type connector for 9900646 - 2 per cable 9900647-00
Ground kit for RG-8 cable 9900648-00
Crimp tool for 9900642-00 9900645-00
Cable-prep tool 9900643-00
Cable center-conductor deburring tool 9900644-00
Table 2-C IDU-to-ODU Cable Assembly

Step Procedure
1 Cut the cable, allowing for service loops at the IDU and ODU.
2 Slide a crimp ring on the un-stripped cable with its gasket facing
away from the connector body. A dot of silicon can help work
the gasket over the cable jacket.
3 Expose 7/32" (5.6mm) of the center conductor. Do not score the
conductor.
4 Remove 5/8" (15.9mm) of the cable jacket. Do not cut through

the braid.
5 Flare the braid slightly and trim it to 7/16" (11.1mm). Push the
pin over the center conductor and crimp it with a 0.108-inch
(2.7mm) hexagonal crimp tool.
6 Guide the pin and cable through the insulator into the back of
the connector, until the pin is home. Slide a crimp ring over the
braid and into the recess at the back of the connector. Crimp the
connector with a 0.475" (12.1mm) hexagonal crimp tool.
7 If the crimp ring will not pass over the braid, comb the braid and
re-trim it to 7/16" (11.1mm). Repeat Step 6.

Installing the Cable
To install the IDU to ODU coaxial cable:

1. If the IDU is installed, remove DC power from the front of the unit.
2. Connect the coaxial cable to the ODU port of the IDU.
3. Install the cable grounding kit, P/N 9900648-00, per the manufacturer
instruction.
4. At the ODU – connect a 6-AWG copper wire (not supplied) from the
ODU grounding post to a ground point on the tower. This ground cable
places the ODU at the same electrical potential as the IDU.
See “Grounding” on page 2-2.
5. At the ODU – connect the coaxial cable to the ODU N-type connector
on the bottom of the RF unit.
WARNING Ensure DC power is off at the IDU prior to connecting the

cable at the ODU. If you cannot avoid connecting a 'hot'
cable, remember that the cable carries DC power.
DO NOT short the center contact of the cable connector to
the connector body!
6. Weatherproof as previously described on page 2-5.

Installation
Installing the Indoor Unit
Mounting the IDU

To install hot-standby units Mount the IDU shelf in the standard 19-inch equipment rack or equip-
see Appendix F. ment cabinet. The chassis occupies one rack space and does not require
forced convection cooling. When mounting:
• Avoid direct heat. If unavoidable, use deflector plates.

• Locate equipment near sufficient power outlets to provide power to
test equipment.
• Eliminate conditions that could cause water to drip onto equipment.
This non-protected unit takes one rack unit (1RU; 1.75 inch) of space.
Ground the IDU to facility Ground the IDU chassis to the facility grounding system to minimize the
ground to prevent damage likelihood of damage from lightning strikes and the impact of electro-
to equipment and ensure magnetic- and radio frequency-interference (EMI/RFI). Grounding sys-
reliable operation. tems for towers and shelters that follow published guidelines, such as
ITU-T Rec. K.27, provide the ground reference necessary for reliable ra-
dio operation. The IDU chassis front panel provides points for ground-
ing.
Connecting Power
Power supplies must The IDU power connector is a 3-pin Phoenix connector. The mating
handle radio in-rush plug, 3024080-25, ships in the install kit (Table 2-A) with the radio. To
current≥8A up to 3ms. connect power:
1. Connect the facility ground to pin 3 of the power plug.
NOTE: The radio does not work without proper ground connections.
If used, rate circuit breakers Both the -48V and +24V power supplies require a ground reference to
to handle the in-rush operate. Mounting screws ground a unit that you mount in a grounded
current: ≥6A with trip EIA rack or enclosed cabinet. Otherwise, you must connect "ground"
characteristic 'C' or slower. (pin 3) to the facility ground.
2. Turn your power supply on and check the polarity of the supply leads,
and then turn your power supply off.
3. Connect positive supply lead to the positive pin of the mating plug as
Figure 2-1 and Figure 2-2 show.
4. Connect negative supply lead to the negative pin of the mating plug as
Figure 2-1 and Figure 2-2 show.
5. Plug the mating plug into the power connector.
See page 2-10 when installing DC input to the 48V power supply will be between -40 to -60 Vdc (nom-
a power protection device. inally -48V). The power supply tolerates up to 1Vpp input ripple, DC to
50 MHz, such that the peak voltages stay within the -40 to -60V limit.

Ground '+' of
48V supply to set
ground refer-
ence.
Figure 2-1. IDU Power Connection for -48V Input
NOTE: While the -48V power supply accepts from -40 to -60V, there
will be up to 100 mV drop between the IDU input connector and
the ODU connector. Under worse case conditions, voltage to the
ODU varies from -39.9V to -60V
Ground '-' of
24V supply to
set ground ref-
erence.
Figure 2-2. IDU Power Connection for +24V Input
DC input to the 24V power supply will be between +19 to +30 Vdc
(nominally +24V). The power supply tolerates up to 1Vpp input ripple,
DC to 50 MHz, such that the peak voltages stay within the +19V to
+30V limit.
For a single battery source on a protected radio, jumper positive (+) of
the main IDU to positive (+) of the standby IDU, and negative (-) of the
main IDU to negative (–) of the standby IDU with 12- or 14-AWG
stranded wire.

Installation
Adding Power Protection
Proteus AMT L-Series power supplies include unique power protection,

in addition to fuses, to provide reliable operation. The internal fast-blow
fuses are 5A for -48V and 7A for +24V systems.
• Reverse polarity protection: wiring inputs in reverse will not cause
damage.
• Positive/negative input protection: connecting +48V or -24V will not
cause damage.
• Over-voltage input protection: connecting 48V instead of 24V (24V
units) will not cause damage.
• Lightning protection: power leads can sustain a one-time standard
impulse current of 8/20 µS at 5A.
NOTE: A lighting induced surge on the cable to the ODU is likely to turn
on, "fire", the spark-gap protection device on the IF board. The
device then conducts until power is removed when it resets. This
causes the fuse to blow on -48V units.
Power supplies must handle Plan power devices — power supplies, fuse panels, breakers, un-inter-
the radio in-rush current. ruptible power supplies — to handle the radio in-rush current ≥8A up to
3 ms. If used, use circuit breakers ≥6A with category C, or slower,
over-current ratings (EN 60947-2 1992). Figure 2-3 shows where you
would install power protection devices.
DC Pow er Connection Optionally

Power Supply
place fuse or
fuse: 5A / 7A
breaker here.
FAST-BLO
CHARGER
6A SLO-BLO
Battery IDU
Pack
48V/24V If using a breaker,
use ≥6A trip rating 'C'
or slower.
AC Pow er Connection 8708263-00 Must handle

Converter is internally limited; inrush current;
no fuse or breaker needed. ≥8A for 3ms.
AC PWR
48V
UPS AC/DC IDU
Optionally place a Fuse or breaker not

Power Supply fuse:
fuse or breaker here. needed; UPS
5A FAST-BLO for 48V
includes protection
Figure 2-3. Connecting Power Protection Devices

Connecting E1/T1 Lines

Use the twisted pair sets of Line input and output signals connect with a DB78 female connector
your cable for each ring/tip provided in the installation kit (Table 2-A). Line signals (Table 2-D)
signal of E1/DS1 lines. connect via twisted-pair wire to the E1/DS1 channels.
Do not untwist any pair
more than 12.7 mm (1/2
inch).
Table 2-D E1/T1 Line Wiring on DB78
Female front panel con-
1 nector shown; mating
connector pins are the
mirror image
(page 2-12).
Pin Signal Ch. Pin Signal Ch. Pin Signal Ch. Pin Signal Ch.
1 TXT 15 21 TXR 15 40 TXT 16 60 TXR 16
2 RXT 15 22 RXR 15 41 RXT 16 61 RXR 16
3 GND 23 TXT 13 42 GND 62 TXT 14
4 TXR 13 24 RXT 13 43 TXR 14 63 RXT 14
5 RXR 13 25 GND 44 RXR 14 64 GND
6 TXT 11 26 TXR 11 45 TXT 12 65 TXR 12
7 RXT 11 27 RXR 11 46 RXT 12 66 RXR 12
8 GND 28 TXT 9 47 GND 67 TXT 10
9 TXR 9 29 RXT 9 48 TXR 10 68 RXT 10
10 RXR 9 30 GND 49 RXR 10 69 GND
11 TXT 7 31 TXR 7 50 TXT 8 70 TXR 8
12 RXT 7 32 RXR 7 51 RXT 8 71 RXR 8
13 GND 33 TXT 5 52 GND 72 TXT 6
14 TXR 5 34 RXT 5 53 TXR 6 73 RXT 6
15 RXR 5 35 GND 54 RXR 6 74 GND
16 TXT 3 36 TXR 3 55 TXT 4 75 TXR 4
17 RXT 3 37 RXR 3 56 RXT 4 76 RXR 4
18 GND 38 TXT 1 57 GND 77 TXT 2
19 TXR 1 39 RXT 1 58 TXR 2 78 RXT 2
20 RXR 1 59 RXR 2
MNI sells a pre-fabricated DB78 cable, Figure 2-4, suitable for wire
wrap. The cable is shielded 100-ohm cable, Essex 55-A99-21 (T1/E1
rated), with a metal shell connector – AMP 748368-1. Table 2-E lists the
DB-78 cable pinning.

Installation
Figure 2-4. Prefabricated DB78P Cable
Table 2-E Prefabricated DB78P Cable Wire List

Pin Color Signal Pin Color Signal Pin Color Signal
1 BLU/WHT TXT 15 33 BLK/BLU TXT 5 66 VIO/ORG RXR 12
21 WHT/BLU TXR 15 15 ORG/BLK RXR 5 47 NONE GND
3 NONE GND 34 BLK/ORG RXT 5 48 GRN/VIO TXR 10

2 ORG/WHT RXT 15 35 NONE GND 67 VIO/GRN TXT 10
22 WHT/ORG RXR 15 16 GRN/BLK TXT 3 49 BRN/VIO RXR 10
4 GRN/WHT TXR 13 36 BLK/GRN TXR 3 68 VIO/BRN RXT 10
23 WHT/GRN TXT 13 17 BRN/BLK RXT 3 69 NONE GND
5 BRN/WHT RXR 13 37 BLK/BRN RXR 3 50 GRY/VIO TXT 8

24 WHT/BRN RXT 13 18 NONE GND 70 VIO/GRY TXR 8
25 NONE GND 19 GRY/BLK TXR 1 51 BLU/WHT RXT 8
6 GRY/WHT TXT 11 38 BLK/GRY TXT 1 71 WHT/BLU RXR 8
26 WHT/GRY TXR 11 20 BLU/YEL RXR 1 52 NONE GND
7 BLU/RED RXT 11 39 YEL/BLU RXT 1 53 ORG/WHT TXR 6

27 RED/BLU RXR 11 40 ORG/YEL TXT 16 72 WHT/ORG TXT 6
8 NONE GND 60 YEL/ORG TXR 16 54 GRN/WHT RXR 6
9 ORG/RED TXR 9 41 GRN/YEL RXT 16 73 WHT/GRN RXT 6
28 RED/ORG TXT 9 61 YEL/GRN RXR 16 74 NONE GND
10 GRN/RED RXR 9 42 NONE GND 55 BRN/WHT TXT 4

29 RED/GRN RXT 9 43 BRN/YEL TXR 14 75 WHT/BRN TXR 4
30 NONE GND 62 YEL/BRN TXT 14 56 GRY/WHT RXT 4
11 BRN/RED TXT 7 44 GRY/YEL RXR 14 76 WHT/GRY RXR 4
31 RED/BRN TXR 7 63 YEL/GRY RXT 14 57 NONE GND
12 GRY/RED RXT 7 64 NONE GND 58 BLU/RED TXR 2

32 RED/GRY RXR 7 45 BLU/VIO TXT 12 77 RED/BLU TXT 2
13 NONE GND 65 VIO/BLU TXR 12 59 ORG/RED RXR 2
14 BLU/BLK TXR 5 46 ORG/VIO RXT 12 78 RED/ORG RXT 2
Pins in the shaded area are for those wires in an inner wht/org binder

Connecting Ethernet
10/100BaseT signals connect via RJ45 wiring on UTP CAT5 cable to

100-Ω balanced connectors. Connect Ethernet signals to bridged ports
ETH1 and ETH2 as Table 2-F shows.
Ethernet ports are Ethernet connects between two radios back-to-back and auto-negotiate and
auto-sensing and auto-sense (MDI/MDIX) configure the ports. If an ethernet port in auto-ne-
auto-negotiating, so gotiate connects to a device that does not support auto-negotiation (parallel
Ethernet connects between detect), as specified in IEEE 802.3u clause 28, it configures to half-duplex
radios. even when the connected device is a full-duplex device.
The latter case can cause excessive collisions and communications errors.
Avoid any auto-negotiation problems on mission-critical links by setting
both devices to the best possible speed and duplex setting.
You can configure speed and duplex settings. Auto-negotiate is the ether-
net port default setting. You can disable (Power Down) each ethernet port, or
configure the port data rate. Set the Ethernet port using the radio manage-
ment application to one of:
• Powered Down
• Auto-Negotiate (default)
• 10BaseT Half-duplex
• 10BaseT Full-duplex
• 100BaseT Half-duplex
• 100BaseT Full-duplex
Use RJ45 cross-over cables when the two connecting devices have the
same interface type, i.e., both data terminating equipment (DTE) or data
communications equipment (DCE). Use a straight-through cable when
connecting a DTE device to a DCE device; for example, a PC to a hub
Once you connect Ethernet
data set up IP routing as Table 2-F 100-BaseT Wiring (RJ45*)
Appendix D describes. 2-port bridge
Pin Signal I/O Pin Signal I/O 8 1
1 Rx + I 5 GND
2 Rx – I 6 TX – O
3 Tx + O 7 GND
4 GND 8 GND
* See “Cable and Connector Considerations” on page 2-2.
Connecting Network Management

Radio service channels provide the path for radio performance data and
alarm messages, and for issuing configuration and control statements to
individual radios, radio hops, and multiple radios of a radio network.
This overhead channel includes the network management channel for ra-
dio management communications and the auxiliary channels that the
next section covers.

Installation
A management controller accesses all alarms and controls in the IDU and
ODU. The following interfaces provide access to radio management con-
troller data in two modes–Ethernet IP and serial:
• COMPUTER: 9-pin sub-D connector. RS-232 serial interface to
computer using VT100 emulation. The installation kit (Table 2-A)
includes the mating connector for a straight-through cable
(Table 2-G).
Wire the COMPUTER port
serial cable straight Table 2-G Computer Port* (Serial; Sub-D 9-Pin Female)
through. Pin Signal I/O
1 NC
2 TXD O
3 RXD I
4 NC
5 GND
6 NC
7 NC
8 NC
9 NC
* Wire cable straight through
• NMS: two RJ-45 ports connection to the 64-kbps Ethernet channel for
SNMP radio management–also called the out-of-band NMS port. Ports
are bridged networks. Access the radio using SNMP or an IP
application such as Telnet.
Table 2-H NMS Connection* (IP Interface)
Pin Signal I/O IP NMS CROSSOVER CABLE
1 Tx + O
2 TX – O
8 1
3 RX + I
4 NC
5 NC
6 RX – I 1 8
7 NC
8 NC
* Use a shielded RJ45 crossover cable when connecting a computer to
either NMS port, or when cabling from one IDU to another.
NMS port is auto-sensing (MDI/MDIX) and auto-negotiating. You can

configure speed and duplex settings; auto-negotiation is the default.
When you connect NMS ports between radios back-to-back auto-negoti-
ate handles port configuration.
NOTE: Auto-sensing is always enabled, and works for most hubs and
radios. MiLan hubs, however, connect with fixed cable pinout:
straight to back or crossed to front ports.

Installing the ODU
In-Band NMS Mode
You can optionally connect NMS in-band, which places NMS data on
the same channel as the Ethernet payload. This is a software setting in CTI
that places NMS data on the same channel as the Ethernet payload. You do
not have to cable the NMS ports to the Ethernet payload. Doing so with the
radio in the in-band mode would cause data collisions.
Installing the ODU

Fundamentals
For hot-standby ODU The non-protected ODU consists of an RF unit, a pole-mounting assem-
installation see Appendix F. bly, and a 0.3, 0.6, 0.9, or 1.2-meter antenna. All antennas include hard-
ware for mounting to vertical pipe.
NOTE: Antenna mounting instructions included here are generic. Use

any manufacturer’s instructions first.
Installing the ODU requires:
• unpacking equipment
• attaching the mounting hardware to the pole
• attaching the antenna to the mounting hardware
• attaching the RF unit to the antenna
• connecting the IDU-to-ODU coaxial cable
The ODU leaves the factory configured and designated as a low-band or

high-band unit depending on the assigned transmit frequency sub-band.
Ensure system components match before continuing this installation.
WARNING Read instructions before assembling or installing the

antenna. Installation can be dangerous and requires
qualified personnel familiar with antenna installation.
Microwave Networks disclaims responsibility or liability for damage or

injury resulting from incorrect or unsafe installation procedures.

Installation
Torque Specifications
The following chart has the recommended torques for tightening nuts
and bolts provided with the hardware kit. Prior to installing RF Unit
hardware, place a small amount of silicon grease on bolt threads.
Table 2-I Fastener Torque Specifications

US Recommended Bolt Torque*
Grade 5 Grade 8 18-8 S/S
Size
Coarse Fine Coarse Fine Coarse Fine
#4 - - - - 5.2 -
#6 - - - - 9.6 -
#8 - - - - 19.8 -
#10 - - - - 22.8 31.7
1/4 8 10 12 14 6.3 7.8
5/16 17 19 24 27 11 11.8
US Recommended Bolt Torque
3/8 31 35 44 49 20 22
7/16 49 55 70 78 31 33
1/2 75 85 105 120 43 45
9/16 110 120 155 170 57 63
Metric Recommended Bolt Torque (Nm)
Diameter Class 8.8 Class 10.9
5 7 9
6 12 16
8 30 40
10 55 75
12 100 135
14 160 215
16 245 335
20 480 650
* Sizes from 4 to 10 are in inch-pounds.
Sizes from 1/4 up are in foot-pounds.
Unpacking Hardware
Carefully unpack the antenna assembly and mount from its shipping car-
ton. The standard 0.3- and 0.6-meter (1- and 2-ft.) antennas ship partially
assembled and include the following components:
• reflector and radome assemblies

• feed assembly
• offset tower mount
• various bolts, nuts, flat washers, lock washers, allen keys
• tube of Loctite

Installing the ODU
Attaching the Mounting Assembly
Mounting hardware attaches the antenna to a vertical pole with a diame-

ter of 48 to 115 mm (1.9 to 4.5 inches). The assembly adjusts to ±25
fine elevation and ±180 (±10 fine) azimuth. Use the approximate
mounting dimensions in Figure 2-5 to determine installation require-
ments.
Dim B
Dim C
NOTES: 1. ANT POLE MOUNTING DETAILS VARY.
2. ODU CAN MOUNT ON EITHER SIDE

OF POLE.
3. DIMENSIONS ARE APPROXIMATE.
Dim D
Dim C ODU
Dim F
AGC ACCESS AREA
ODU CABLE WORKING AREA
ODU DIMENSIONS (mm)

Antenna DIM A DIM B DIM C DIM D DIM E DIM F
1 ft (.3m) 398 289 278 110 220 42
2 ft (.6m) 651 410 292 110 220 42
2.5 ft (.8m) 889 622 301 153 338 NA
4 ft (1.2m) 1248 904 414 538 1074 NA
Figure 2-5. Single ODU Mounting Dimensions

Installation
Use the following steps to attach the mounting assembly to a pole.

Step 1: Attach the mounting bracket around the pipe for left (below) or
right offset.
Step 2: Secure the mounting assembly with included flat washers, lock
washers, and bolts.
Step 3: Move the hardware around the pipe so the antenna faces the final
azimuth direction. Tighten after antenna alignment is complete.
Attaching the Antenna to the Mounting Assembly

Step 1: Remove the lower drain plug(s) from the reflector, and then
attach the radome to the reflector using the included pan-head
screws, lock-washers, and flat washers. Position the radome
drain hole at the bottom.
Step 2: Coat the threads of the socket-head screws on the antenna

mounting plate with the included anti-seize compound (Loctite).

Installing the ODU
Step 3: Align and secure the antenna to the mounting assembly with the
socket-head screws. The hardware kit includes an allen key that
fits the mounting screws.
Step 4: Apply the silicone grease to the included antenna feed o-ring.
Install the o-ring on the antenna feed assembly.
Attaching the RF Unit to the Antenna
The antenna has a feed assembly that couples the non-protected RF unit
directly to the antenna. Install the RF unit after properly installing the an-
tenna feed o-ring. Set horizontal or vertical polarization by changing RF
unit orientation relative to the fixed position of the antenna. 13- and
15-GHz units have a transition assembly that must also turn to change
polarization.
Step 1: Observe the V label on the RF unit

housing. The V label must point up
for vertical polarization.
Step 2: Remove the polyester tape covering the

antenna feed assembly and carefully fit
the RF unit to the antenna. Gently press
into place.
Step 3: Secure the RF unit to the mounting

assembly using the four snap fasteners
(latches).

Installation
Connecting the Coaxial Cable to the ODU
WARNING DO NOT WORK IN FRONT OF AN ENERGIZED ODU!

The power-density level at the open end of any RF-Unit output
when transmitting exceeds the level recommended by
ANSI/IEEE C95.1-1992.
Step 1: Attach the coaxial cable(s) to the ODU.

Step 2: Weatherproof all connections using amalgamating tape for
weatherproofing as described on page 2-5.
Step 3: Connect a 6-AWG copper wire (not supplied) from the ODU
grounding post to a ground point on the tower. This grounding
cable places the ODU at the same electrical potential as the
mounting pipe.
Step 4: Before leaving the site, check that all hardware on the mount,
shroud, radome and ODU are secure. Visually inspect the
antenna and ODU once a year.

Chapter 3
Commissioning
This chapter includes procedures to align and setup the Proteus AMT
L-Series radio for operation after physical installation in Chapter 2. Use
this material to configure your radio and start traffic as soon as possible.
The radio link normally ships with the ability to pass traffic between ter-
minals once installed, powered, and properly aligned. If not tailored to
your specific requirements, configure the radio as the sections following
ODU alignment (page 3-4) detail.
After installing hardware as Chapter 2 describes, commission the radio

by:
• applying power
• checking configuration
• aligning the link
• making configuration changes (if necessary)
• verifying operation
Powering the Radio

After installation and prior to applying power, verify that:
Power circuits must handle • no shorts exist between ground and the pins using an ohm-meter
in-rush current as the • all connectors are secure
Installation chapter
(page 2-10) describes. • DC connections including ground are wired as Chapter 2 describes
Turn on power to the IDU. If nothing happens, verify the supply voltage
at the connector with a voltmeter.
Under normal conditions the power LED lights, the IDU boots, and as
the radio attempts to synchronize the alarm indicators turn on and off. If
the course antenna alignment completed during ODU installation is good
enough, the radio will pass traffic.
After verifying radio settings complete the antenna alignment.

Commissioning
Verifying Radio Configuration

Connect a computer to the local access port using a serial cable, start the
CTI or Element Manager (EM), and open the Configuration menu
(shown below).
--------------------------------------------------
Configuration Menu
1. IDU
2. ODU
3. Payload / Modulation
4. IP
5. Alarms
6. Reset to factory Settings
0. Exit
Radio A, No Alarms, Link Up > 2
The radio is set to your specifications as ordered. Document your config-

uration settings on the next page.
Once you configure your radio backup the configuration to file using
BACKUP CONFIGURATION from the EM File menu.
CAUTION: If you reset the configuration of the far-end radio to

factory defaults, or if you connect through the WAN and
reset factory defaults, you lose communication (TX
Mute) and all parameters show '?'. You can only disable
TX Mute from the local radio.

Verifying Radio Configuration
Element Manager Configuration Craft Terminal Configuration

IDU IDU
Radio Name: Radio Name
Radio Location: Inventory
Radio Contact: License Key
Date/Time: Admin Password mni (case sensitive)
License Key: Guest Password none (press Enter)
Admin Password: mni (case sensitive) Set Clock
Guest Password: none (press Enter) Craft Port Rate
Craft Baud Rate: NMS Speed
NMS Mode (in/out of band)
ODU ODU
Transmit Freq Min (MHz) ODU Info
Transmit Freq Max (MHz) TX Frequency (MHz)
Transmit Freq (MHz) RX Frequency (MHz)
Receive Freq (MHz) TX Power (min:-4,
Band (GHz) max:20)
Sub-Band APC Mode
Transmit High/Low RSL Setpoint [dBm]
Transmit Power (dBm) ODU Mute State
(ATPC Maximum) PAYLOAD
Transmit Power Min (dBm) E1 Configuration
Transmit Power Max
100 BaseT Configuration
(dBm)
ATPC Enable Channel Bandwidth
ATPC RSL Setpoint Current State
Transmit Mute State IP CONFIGURATION*
Tx Mute Timeout (sec) LAN Interface
PAYLOAD Address
Installed Mask
Bandwidth Routing Config
LIM A Type WAN Interface
LIM B Type Address
Current Mask
Modulation Routing
Bandwidth Routing Table
LIM A Type Add
LIM B Type Delete
Proposed Change
Bandwidth ALARMS
LIM A Type Major Alarm Summary
LIM B Type Minor Alarm Summary
LIM A TRIBUTARIES IP-over-air Channel Fail
Installed Type Terminal-to-Terminal
Configured Type Channel Fail
Equipped Far End Terminal Failure
LIM B TRIBUTARIES Primary Power Supply
Installed Type Failure
Configured Type Secondary Power
Equipped Supply Failure
IP ADDRESSES* IF Board PLL Lock
LAN Configuration Equipment Mismatch
WAN Configuration Configuration Fail
Default Gateway Set all to default
TFTP Server
Trap Mode
ALARMS
Alarm Table

Commissioning
* If IP addresses are not set at the factory, default addresses are:

LAN Address: 172.10.111.121
LAN Mask: 255.255.0.0
LAN Routing Config: None
WAN Address: 172.111.127.1
WAN Mask: 255.255.255.252
WAN Routing Config: None
TFTP Address: 172.10.111.111
TFTP File Name: LC_App.mnz
NOTE: Set radio IP addresses properly for the terminal-to-terminal

management channel and MNI protection routing to work. See
Appendix D for routing.
The factory configures the ODU based on customer specification. If not,

set using EM as follows:
• Open Configuration and select ODU
• Enter the transmit frequency in MHz for the addressed radio. The
radio automatically sets receive frequency.
• Set maximum transmit power and ATPC (automatic transmit power
control)
• Click Apply to set changes and continue working or OK to set
changes and exit
Aligning the ODU

Proper antenna alignment is required for reliable operation of a terrestrial
microwave system. Since RF units mount on the antennas, the entire out-
door unit (ODU) moves during alignment.
A terrestrial microwave radio needs clear line-of-sight to its correspond-

ing far-end terminal to operate. Correct alignment ensures highest possi-
ble performance—maximum power and minimum interference—of the
microwave signal.
Course ODU Alignment
This procedure should have been done after ODU installation, however
this section repeats the steps for convenience.

when transmitting exceeds the level recommended by American
National Standards Institute (ANSI) C95.1-1992.

Aligning the ODU
Pre-align ODU azimuth, horizontal reference, by pointing the unit to-

ward the far-end unit as closely as possible.
1. Loosen the U-bolts that secure the unit to allow deliberate movement of
the ODU around the mast.
2. Rotate the ODU to the estimated bearing using a compass and
binoculars.
3. Tighten the U-bolts.
To pre-align elevation, vertical reference, by pointing the unit either up

or down to the approximate position.
1. Loosen the clamping bolts and center bolt.
2. Move the antenna to the estimated vertical angle.
3. Tighten the clamping and center bolts.
The antenna is now coarsely adjusted in both elevation and azimuth.

With the radio powered, you may now notice that you can pass traffic
across the link. Complete the antenna alignment by doing the following
fine alignment.
Fine ODU Alignment
This adjustment is best done by first establishing the path with ODUs
coarsely adjusted in both elevation and azimuth. A co-worker should ob-
serve RSL on the IDU at the far-end of the link. The near- and far-end
sites should be able to communicate to complete the procedure.
Alignment Procedure
1. At the transmit ODU, connect a digital multimeter to the test

connection using test leads that have a BNC connector at one end.
On a protected system, use the test connector on the standby ODU.
2. Pan the ODU in azimuth using the fine azimuth adjustment to locate the
main lobe of the microwave signal. Watching the AGC voltage at the
receive site for peak signal. The main lobe will have the highest
AGC voltage. RSL at the IDU should be close to the figure
determined in your path calculation.
As Figure 3-1 shows the signal side lobes are typically 15-20 dB
down. If the signal peaks below the expected level, you are most
likely reading a side lobe or have cross polarized the antenna. There
are sharp drops in power response between the lobes and broad
response at the peaks.
3. After locating the main lobe stop panning at the point of maximum
signal strength (highest AGC voltage).
4. Tighten azimuth adjustment nuts just enough to prevent the ODU from
moving.

Commissioning
Figure 3-1. Typical Antenna Side Lobes
5. Pan the ODU in elevation and stop at the point of maximum signal
strength (highest AGC voltage).
6. Tighten the fine elevation adjustment just enough to prevent the ODU
from moving.
7. As the radio nears the maximum signal strength, use both adjustments to
play one against the other. Align both antennas in two planes, elevation
and azimuth, to get the optimum signal strength.
8. Once the azimuth and elevation adjustment is optimal, tighten the
U-bolts on the pole to secure the entire assembly. Tighten each of the
nuts equally in repetitive steps until all are secure to help prevent the
antenna from moving its position during tightening. Monitor AGC
during the process to ensure that the ODU does not move.
At the completion of this adjustment, the RSL voltage level should be as

predicted by your path budget calculation.
If the level is lower than predicted, identify and fix the discrepancy.
These include: checking the path for line-of-sight and proper fresnel1
clearances, recalculating the path parameters and checking transmit
power. Also, verify antenna polarization and alignment.
1 The area around the visual line-of-sight that radio waves spread out into after they
leave the antenna. This area must be clear or signal strength weakens.

Making Configuration Changes
Configuring the ODU
Normally, MNI configures and tests each ODU at frequencies the cus-
tomer order. If a link requires changes to ODU operating frequency use
the radio management application from local access port. Configuration
changes require administrative-level access.
NOTE: RF unit synthesizers tune to frequencies throughout the half band

(low/high) of the channel plan, but unit tuning is limited to the
bandwidth of its diplexer. Diplexer replacement is a factory-level
procedure, so tuning past the bandwidth of a diplexer requires
upgrading or replacing the RF unit. Contact Customer Service for
details.
Setting Transmit and Receive Frequency
You can set transmit radio frequency at the local site only as follows:
1. Open Configuration from the main menu
2. Select ODU
3. Enter the transmit frequency for the NE radio. The IDU automatically
sets receive frequency.
Note: Frequency accuracy is guaranteed when you set transmit

frequency in 250-kHz steps, or in 529.464-kHz steps for 8-GHz
units with 311.32 T/R, per the ITU F.386 channel plan.
Deviating from this can cause transmit-frequency accuracy
errors beyond stated accuracy and stability specifications.
4. Click Apply to set changes and continue working on the screen

5. Click OK to set changes and exit
Setting Transmit Power Output
Change the ODU output power when necessary as follows:

2. Select ODU
3. Enter the transmit power (ATPC maximum) in dBm
4. Click Apply to set changes and continue working
5. Click OK to set changes and exit

Commissioning
Configuring the IDU

Any configuration change Indoor units are set and tested at the capacity stated on your purchase or-
requires Admin-level der. Use CTI or Element Manager (EM) to configure your IDU.
access.
Setting Capacity
The radio capacity and line type is limited to the configuration you order,
but you can purchase a software key to increase capacity.
The IF board matches radio bandwidth to radio capacity: 3.5-, 7-, 14-,
and 28-MHz bandwidth for ITU channel plans, and 5, 10, 20, 25 MHz
for FCC channel plans. On early-model IDUs you may need to change
the IF board to increase radio capacity (see Chapter 5, "Replace the IF
Board").
Setting Tributaries
To set line types in EM or CTI:
2. Select PAYLOAD
3. Configure your proposed line type. Near- and far-end radios configure
together. For example, the IDU reads that an 8E1 as the 'installed type',
but you may want to temporarily use the radio as a 4E1; your 'proposed
type.
4. In EM click APPLY to set changes
LIM refers to the line 5. From the Payload menu of CTI select TRIBUTARY CONFIGURATION, or
interface in Element from EM select LIM A/B1 TRIBUTARIES, to set individual lines to
Manager. equipped or unequipped. The IDU monitors equipped channels for loss
of signal (LOS) while unequipped channels pass traffic without monitor.
NOTE: Set disconnected lines to unequipped to prevent LOS alarms for

those lines from filling the alarm log.
6. In EM click APPLY to set changes and continue working, or click OK to

set changes and exit
1 LIM B is the Ethernet interface.

Setting NMS Mode

To set NMS mode using CTI to:
• In-Band—in the Ethernet payload
• Out-of-Band—in the separate 64-kbps NMS channel
1. Select CONFIGURATION, IDU (and either near-end, or far-end) from the
main menu
2. Select NMS PORT MODE
3. Set port to OUT OF BAND or IN BAND
NOTE: When setting NMS to in-band mode remove external

connections between NMS and 10/100BaseT Ethernet ports. CTI
configuration connects the ports internally, and an external
connection will causes network collisions.
4. Exit CTI.
--------------------------------------------------
Near End IDU Configuration Menu
1. Radio Name [Radio A]
2. Inventory
3. License Key [g999-gBQb-MSJF]
4. Admin Password
5. Guest Password
6. Set Clock [2006-6-12,14:51:58]
7. NMS Port Line Speed [Auto-Negotiate/Auto-Negotiate]
8. NMS Port Mode [Out-of-band]
0. Exit
--------------------------------------------------
Near End NMS Mode Configuration
1. Out-of-band
2. In-band
0. exit
Radio A, No Alarms, Link Up >

Commissioning
Verifying Radio Operation

Verifying operation involves checking alarm conditions and radio per-
formance. Alarm conditions show alarms on individual radios and traffic
affecting conditions.
To get a quick summary of alarm conditions check the status-bar on EM

for alarm indications.
• Green indicators show normal operation

• Red indicators show alarm or degraded condition
To monitor individual alarm indications:
1. Open Status from the main menu
2. Select NE Alarms to view the local radio alarm indications. Select FE
Alarms to review alarm indications of radio across the link
• Green indicators show normal operation
• Red indicators show alarm or degraded condition
Measuring performance in a digital communications system can be done

by transmitting pseudorandom data sequences through a channel and rec-
ognizing bit errors at the receive end. To start the bit error rate test
(BERT) and monitor performance use EM as follows:
1. Open Test
2. Select BERT
3. Select the appropriate tabs for aggregate or individual line interfaces.
Un-selected tributaries operate normally during channel tests.
Aggregate is a bit-error rate test on the near-end aggregate channel.
Tributary testing is disabled in aggregate mode
4. Click Apply to set changes and continue working
The BERT dialog displays the bit error rate, or check the G.826 statistics
of the Performance window.

Chapter 4
Operation
Introduction
This chapter focuses on operation in the transmit direction since receive
functions are opposite.
Basic Operation
The Proteus AMT L-Series radio connects distant points in a communica-
tion network by converting input data to a radio frequency (RF) signal
that can be carried at microwave frequencies. Figure 4-1 shows the radio
transmits its signal from one radio (near end) to a matched radio at an-
other location within line of sight (far end). The connection between two
radios is called a microwave link or hop. The far-end radio converts the
RF signal back to its original form.
Data Data
IDU ODU ODU IDU
Lines Lines
Figure 4-1. Simplified Radio Link Diagram

Operation
Indoor Unit (IDU)

The IDU processes signals between terrestrial networks and the micro-
wave radio link. Signal transport is bi-directional and separated into
transmit and receive functions. The IDU also provides overhead chan-
nels that manage the radio and permit radio maintenance.
In the transmit direction (Figure 4-2) the IDU accepts customer line data
and multiplexes in overhead and management channels. To improve ra-
dio threshold the IDU adds forward error correction (FEC) bits. The mul-
tiplexed signal goes to the MODEM that modulates a QPSK, or 8PSK,
signal. The IF processor filters the signal and generates a modulated
350-MHz IF that goes to the transmitter in the ODU.
In the receive direction (Figure 4-2) a 140-MHz IF from the receiver in
ODU goes to an IF processor that filters and down-converts the signal to
baseband. The demodulator converts the signal from QPSK, or 8PSK, to
a digital signal for the demultiplexer. Demultiplexed signals separate
into their original form for output at the customer line inteface.
IDU
Encoder/
TX MUX
MOD
TX BUS
DB78
I/O
Connector RX BUS
IF Board
PROCESSOR BUS
Cable/MUX
& AGC
PROCESSOR BUS
RX BUS
TX BUS
Decoder/
RX DEMUX
DEMOD
TX BUS
Ethernet AGC
I/O Detect
Connector
RX BUS
Mgmt Control/Mgmt Command/

Channels Processor Telemetry
NMS
Connector
PROCESSOR BUS
Mgmt Power
Serial Supply ODU DC POWER
Figure 4-2. IDU Functional Block Diagram

Indoor Unit (IDU)
The multiplexer is software accepts PDH only (E1 or DS1), Ethernet

only or a combination of PDH and Ethernet. Likewise, software config-
ures the modem to generate modulated signals in different bandwidths
(3.5 MHz to 28 MHz) and different modulations (QPSK, 8PSK).
In addition to the line data, two overhead channels provision radio man-
agement and operation. The first is the IP Over-the-Air (IPOA) channel,
which is a 64-kbps channel that transports radio SNMP-based network
management traffic across the hop. This is a standard IP channel and can
alternately transport SNMP packets from outboard hardware over the ra-
dio. The second channel is a 9600-baud terminal-to-terminal channel that
provides direct communication between the two radio terminals in a link.
This channel ensures that the two terminals maintain communication any
time there is a valid radio link and allows link management even if the
IPOA channel is improperly configured.
The total tributary plus management channel data rates across the radio
link are within the available configured capacity. In the case of Ethernet,
optional flow control capability is used to minimize packet loss when-
ever the IDU detects excessive instantaneous data rate demand. Al-
though flow control increases packet-transmission success it does not
eliminate packet loss. The radio uses its end-to-end protocol to retrans-
mit any dropped packets.
Line Interface
Each line (Figure 4-3) communicates to the mainboard through FIFOs

that provide asynchronous operation. The mainboard controls read data
from the TX FIFO.
Remote loopback of Tributary loopback occurs at the line interface. Because Ethernet is a
Ethernet data only works routing protocol, remote Ethernet loopback only supports broadcast
with broadcast packets. packets.
IDU Front Panel

Tx FIFO-n
Line Connector
To Mainboard
Tx Bus
Line
Transformers Interface Rx Bus
Rx FIFO-n
Figure 4-3. Line Interface Functions
Signal Multiplexing
The multiplexer, Figure 4-4, addresses the line interface FIFOs through
transmit and receive buses using transaction-start pulses. All reads or

Operation
writes for the respective bus go through an addressed FIFO until the
mainboard asserts a new address.
Transmit and receive buses operate independently. When a transmit
FIFO empties before the allocated frame slot fills, the line interface
breaks the valid-data signal and the multiplexer inserts stuff-data. For the
receive direction, the multiplexer discards stuff-data and parity words
from the far-end are not written to the receive FIFO.
E1/DS1 LIU Buffer/Control Line

VHDL Interface Buffer
Buffer/Control Line
Ethernet Bridge VHDL
Multiplex
Interface Buffer Rx Bus
Channels
Management
Tx Bus
Term-Term CH.
Overhead
Interface
Channel
(9.6 kbps)
IPOA CH.
(64 kbps)
Figure 4-4. Multiplexing Data Lines and Overhead Channels
The radio carries two management channels over the link: a 64 kbps
IP-over-the-air (IPOA), and a terminal-to-terminal channel at 9.6 kbps
(Figure 4-4). The terminal-to-terminal channel operates even if the
TCP/IP stack or other higher-layer services are unavailable.
Data from the overhead management channels get multiplexed into the
radio link in the same fashion by the mainboard via the overhead channel
interface as Figure 4-4 shows.
The radio management channels provides the terminal-to-terminal com-
munications, such as commands and status, and are always on.
To the MODEM, overhead channels work the same as line tributaries.

Data is pulled or pushed by the multiplexer function from individual
channel interfaces.

Indoor Unit (IDU)
Modulation and Coding
To accommodate data rates efficiently, the MODEM can be configured

into 8PSK or QPSK modulation and FEC coding configurations that sat-
isfy the capacities and occupied bandwidths. Forward error correction
(FEC) provides further flexibility in transport capacity and link margin.
Prior to encoding, the data is in a frame format that can be configured as
an integer number of code words. The frame includes a frame count for
scrambling and de-scrambling. Data and stuff slots for each transport and
overhead channel get transported in the order read from the line and
overhead channels.
Stuff slots let the radio link and line interfaces transmit asynchronously
–intermittently rather than in a steady stream. A data unit that represents
the stuff counts of each line or overhead channel as well as frame stuff
counts get inserted into the frame. Stuff counts and redundancy checks
are used to detect frame transmission errors.
Aggregate loopback is a digital loop of the modem. Input from the line
interface and multiplexer connect to the demultiplexer for output to the
line tributaries.
IF Conversion and Multiplexing
The IF board connects to the main board to interface signals between

IDU and ODU. IF bandwidth matches customer data rate requirements
(see Chapter 1, "IDU Circuit Boards").
The transmit IF function receives a 100-ohm differential signal that is the

40-MHz output from the modem DAC. This signal is up converted to
350 MHz, filtered, amplified and sent to the multiplexer/demultiplexer.
The multiplexer isolates the five bands of signals passing between the
ODU and IDU: DC, up- and down-link telemetry, and up and down IF.
The circuit also maintains a relatively-low insertion loss and good return
loss in all bands of interest.
-48 Vdc powers the ODU. An ASK command telemetry output to the
ODU is -15 ±2 dBm centered at 5.5 MHz ±100 kHz. The ASK telemetry
path has a combined pass band of 2- to 20 MHz. ODU telemetry (from
the ODU) is ≤ 0 dBm and ≥ -20 dBm and centered at 10 MHz ±100 kHz.
Total insertion loss for the telemetry path is 10dB at 5.5 MHz and 7.5 dB
at 10 MHz.
The IF path gets split between the 350 MHz transmit IF and 140 MHz re-
ceive IF. Total insertion loss for the 140 MHz IF is 5 dB, and for the
350 MHz IF path 97 dB.

Operation
The board gets the nominal 140 MHz IF at -10dBm output of the ODU.
The receive path has AGC to compensate for the ODU/IDU interconnect
cable length. The line loss of this cable at 140 MHz is between 0 and
15 dB. The IF circuit also aids in adjacent channel filtering.
The isolated IF signal from the ODU first gets amplified, filtered at the
appropriate bandwidth, slope and speed correction, and is then presented
as a differential 100-ohm signal to the modem ADC circuitry.

Outdoor Unit (ODU)
Outdoor Unit (ODU)

The ODU includes an outdoor RF unit, antenna, and mounting hardware.
RF unit operation is independent of data rate, bandwidth, and modulation
so one ODU accommodates all IDU configurations.
The ODU performs conversions of the intermediate frequencies (IF)
from and to the IDU. The transmitter up-converts the 350-MHz IF signal
from the IDU to the final radio frequency, and then filters and amplifies
the signal that goes to the antenna. The receiver down-converts and fil-
ters the radio frequency to a 140-MHz IF signal that goes to the IDU.
Figure 4-5. Outdoor Unit Block Diagram
This full-duplex operation requires transmit and receive frequency pairs,

usually governed by applicable RF standards. Near-end and far-end
ODUs operate on opposite TX and RX frequencies. High band RF unit
transmits in the upper half-band and receives in the lower half-band.
Low band RF unit transmits in the lower half-band and receives in the
upper half-band. Tuning range of the RF unit frequencies is the range of
the installed diplexer. Independent transmitter and receiver oscillators al-
low operations in unique T/R spacings.

Operation
Figure 4-6. ODU Duplex Operation
Transmitter power output varies with modulation. +25 dBm is typical for
QPSK modulation, and +21 dBm is typical for 8PSK modulation. TX
output power is variable in 1 dB increments and can be manually set via
software control. Minimum power setting is -4dBm output.
The ASK telemetry channel communicates commands to the RF unit and
alarm and radio identification data to the IDU.
An automatic transmit power control (ATPC) feature keeps the radio’s

receive signal level (RSL) constant at the receive site by amplifying or
attenuating transmitter power. ATPC function is automatic once RSL
threshold and maximum TX power have been set. ATPC maintains the
RSL within ±3 dB of the set point by stepping the far-end transmit power
in 1 dB steps. Minimum output power is -4 dBm.
The RF unit mounts to the antenna with latches and no tools are required
during installation. Replacement of an RF unit does not affect antenna
alignment.

User Interfaces
User Interfaces
Radio management includes both serial and IP-based text and graphic in-
terfaces for radio control and supervision by support personnel. Control
involves configuration and test while supervision involves monitoring
status and performance, radio identification, and inventory.
IP (Internet protocol) and non-IP interfaces are available for the Proteus
AMT L-Series radio as Figure 4-7 shows. Radio interfaces connect
open-system and proprietary management software to the radio. Soft-
ware includes a command line interface (CLI), a text-based menu system
called the craft terminal interface (CTI), and the graphical system called
Element Manager (EM).
FRONT PANEL SERIAL IPOA Ch

NMS-1
ENET ENET
IP HDLC
Driver (64 kbps)
ENET
Repeater Driver
NMS-2
RADIO MANAGEMENT
CHANNELS
TCP/UDP
SNMP RADIO API

Near End Data
TELNET CLI
Term-Term SERIAL Term-Term
COMPUTER Far End Data Protocol Driver (9.6 kbps)
SERIAL
CLI/CTI UART CLI
Driver
Figure 4-7. User Interface Functions
NMS/SNMP (Ethernet)
Two 10/100-BaseT Ethernet ports, labeled NMS1/2, are available on the

IDU front panel for out-of-band (64-kbps channel) radio management
via simple network management protocol (SNMP). IP messages ad-
dressed to the far-end, or other network radios, travel through an
IP-over-the-air (IPO-Air), or WAN, channel.
SNMP capability lets commercially-available TCP/IP network manage-

ment facilities monitor Proteus AMT L-Series radios in their network. A
proprietary Management Information Base (MIB) defines the transmis-
sion between a third-party NMS application and the radio.
You can set NMS port speed and duplex settings; auto-negotiate is the
default. Change NMS ports independently from Configuration menus.
Settings include: Powered Down, Auto-negotiate, 10BaseT Half-duplex,

Operation
10BaseT Full-duplex, 100BaseT Half-duplex, 100BaseT Full-duplex.

Port 1 is the top connector and Port 2 the bottom.
When connecting radios back-to-back, auto-sensing (MDI/MDIX) and

auto-negotiation handle port configuration.
NOTE: You can configure the Proteus L-Series SNMP-based NMS to

IN-BAND MODE so management information travels the same
network path as your data. See Setting NMS Mode, page 3-9.
COMPUTER/CTI (Serial)
The craft terminal interface (CTI) is a serial craft interface for local radio
management. The local COMPUTER port does not use the SNMP agent
or the TCP/IP stack, but also supports a graphical user interface (GUI)
for the radio.
Management Software
Both CTI and EM follow a similar software template. Both use similar
selections and responses. The difference between the two is how the soft-
ware displays radio data. Figure 4-8 outlines the CTI/CLI management
software menus and choices and Figure 4-9 outline the EM menus and
selections.
NOTE: Since management software works with both Proteus AMT and
Proteus AMT L-Series radios, line interface displays indicate
LIM for Line Interface Modules as on the AMT.

Proteus CTI/CLI Radio Management Software
Alarms Performance Test Configuration Utilities
1. Current Alarms Radio Select 1. Aggregate Local Loopback 1. IDU 1. Download Files
Radio select 1. Last Second Radio select Radio select Radio select
Figure 4-8.
2. Latched Alarms 2. Last Minute 1. Agg Local Loopback 1. Radio Name 1. Begin Download
Radio select 3. Last Hour 2. Agg Loopback Time 2. Inventory 2. Flash Destination [NA]
3. Alarm Log 4. Last Day 2. Aggregate BER Test 3. License Key 3. TFTP File Name [lc_app.mnz]
Radio select 6. Last Week Radio select 4. Admin Password 4. TFTP Server Address
Clear All Agg BER Results 5. Guest Password 2. Copy Image (Secondary to
1. Show Log Elapsed Sec.
1. Agg BER Test Mode 6. Set Clock
2. Reset Log Available Sec. Primary)
7. Craft Port Rate
4. Change Log Errored Sec. 2. Agg BER Test Results 3. Copy Image (Primary to
8. NMS Speed
Severely Errored Sec.
Proteus AMT L-Series Manual

Radio select 3. Clear Agg BER Results Secondary)
Bit Error Rate 9. NMS Mode
1. Show Log 3. Tributary Loopback 4. Synchronize Secondary Images
(Ctrl-C to Exit) 2. ODU
2. Reset Log Radio select 5. Reboot To Primary Image
6. All Statistics Radio select /w info
Clear all latched alarms 1. Trib Local Loopback Radio select
1. ODU Info
Elapsed Sec. 2. Trib Remote Loopback All Radios
2. TX Frequency
Available Sec. 4. Tributary BER Test 7. Reboot To Secondary Image
3. RX Frequency
Unavailable Sec. Radio select Radio select
4. TX Power
Errored Sec.: 1. Trib BER Test Mode All Radios
5. APC Mode
Severely Errored Sec.
2. Trib BER Test Results 6. RSL Setpoint
Errored Sec. Ratio
3. Clear Trib Results 7. ODU Mute State Firmware update requires
Sev Errored Sec. Ratio
5. ODU Mute 3. Payload / Modulation reboot , which does not affect
Total Codewords
Bit Error Rate Radio select Radio select /w info traffic on L-Series radios.
Back Bit Error Rate 1. Odu Mute State 1. E1 Configuration
Current RSL 2. Odu Mute Time 2. 100BaseT Configuration
Fade Margin 3. Channel Bandwidth
Transmit Power 4. Current State
(Ctrl-C to exit) Configure Modem

7. History 4. IP
1. Data Collection Radio select /w info

Enable 1. LAN Intf (address)
1. LAN IP Address
2. Data Collection
2. LAN IP Mask
Interval
3. LAN Routing Config
3. Collected Variables
2. WAN Interface
4. Upload Filename
1. WAN IP Address
5. Upload Interval
6. Storage Info 2. WAN IP Mask
7. Show History 3. WAN Routing Config
8. Request Manual 3. Routing Table (displays)
1. Add Route
Craft Terminal Interface Radio Management Software Outline

Upload
2. Delete Route
9. Clear History
3. Change Default
8. Reset Stats
Route
5. Alarms (mapping)
Radio select
Radio selection in NP
Radio selection in HSB is: 1. Majr Alarm Sum
is: Exit is always selection #0
1. Near End Primary 2. Minor Alarm Summary
1. Near End (Local)
2. Far End Primary 3. IP-over-air Channel Fail
2. Far End 4. …
3. Near End Secondary (Local)
0. Exit 11. More…
4. Far End Secondary
0. Exit 12. Set all to default
6. Reset to Factory Settings
RED - traffic affecting selection

User Interfaces
Page 4-11
Page 4-12
Operation
Proteus EM Graphical Radio Management Software
File Status Performance Radio Info Test Configuration Utility
Figure 4-9.
Connect Alarms RF Statistics Inventory ODU Mute IDU Copy Image
NE/FE NE/FE Tx Power Image Booted TX control and timer Radio name & location Source
Disconnect Test Settings min/max/avg. ODU Serial/Firmware Ver. Contact Destination
NE/FE NE/FE RSL IDU Serial/Firmware Ver. Loopback Date/Time
Backup Configuration Event Log min/max/avg. IF Board Type/Serial Digital aggregate License Key Download Firmware
Alarm & Events Fade Margin LIM A/B Type and Serial Line (tributaries) Admin Password
Restore Configuration w/ save to file feature Full Info Table / Save to File Guest Password Reboot NE Radio
G.826 Statistics BERT Craft port baud rate primary image
Exit NE/FE Performance LinkView BER test for ODU secondary image
(based on G.826) On screen radio graphic aggregate data path TX Frequency all radios
of performance and inventory or tributaries TX Power
History ATPC mode Reboot FE Radio
Configure, RSL set point primary image
(display and save TX mute & timeout secondary image
performance data) PAYLOAD all radios
Historical Data Table Installed
BW Restore factory defaults
LIM A/B Type
Current
Modulation
BW
LIM A/B Type
Proposed
BW
LIM A/B Type
LIM A Tributaries
Equipped/Unequipped
Encoding
LIM B (100BT)Tributary
Equipped/Unequipped
IP Addresses
LAN
WAN
Default gateway
Element Manager Radio Management Software Outline

TFTP IP
Trap Mode
Static Routes
Trap Desitnations
Alarms
Table (display)
Edit/Map
Restore Defaults
Proteus AMT L-Series Manual

Chapter 5
Maintenance
Introduction
Proteus AMT L-Series radios require minimal preventive and corrective
maintenance. Checking terminal and link performance periodically and
analyzing performance logs help uncover problems that may need atten-
tion.
Customer Service Options
Support Contacts
For repair service or technical assistance call 1-888-225-4762 (U.S.) or

1-281-263-6501 (international), or fax 1-281-263-6730. You can also
e-mail Technical Services at techsupport@microwavenetworks.com.
Repair and Exchange Services
Standard repair turn around is typically 14 calendar days from receipt of

module to shipment from Microwave Networks. Emergency exchange is
typically one day from receipt of request to shipment. Standard repair
and emergency exchange time frames do not necessarily apply to discon-
tinued products or frequency-specific modules, assemblies, and radios.
For repair services:
1. Call our Customer Care Center – 1-888-225-4762 (U.S.) or

1-281-263-6501 (international)– for a Return Authorization Number
(RA#) prior to shipment of any equipment for repair. The customer
care representative can explain charges, if any.
2. Return modules in static-safe material. Pack securely for shipment.

Maintenance
3. Provide the following information to facilitate repair or exchange:

• Company name, 'Ship To', and 'Bill To' addresses
• Contact name, telephone and FAX number, e-mail address
• Radio model and serial number
• Module part number, serial number, and description
• Description of the problem or damage
• Configuration and license key
• Operating frequency when applicable
Include the RA number on the inside and on the outside of the package.
For out of warranty repairs include a purchase order.
Send your package to:

Microwave Networks, Inc.
4000 Greenbriar #100A,
Stafford, Texas, 77477
ATTN: Repair/Returns
Technical Support Services
Around-the-clock telephone support is available on all Microwave Net-

works products. For telephone support contact 1-888-225-4762 (U.S.) or
1-281-263-6501 (international). You can e-mail Technical Services any-
time at techsupport@microwavenetworks.com.
Normal hours are 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday, U.S.
Central Time. After-hour telephone support is available through our dis-
patch operators.
Technical Support is guaranteed for current products or products on Ad-

ditions and Maintenance (AM) status.
Support for Manufacturing Discontinued (MD) products vary by product

age, available material, available spares, etc. Telephone technical support
on discontinued products may be subject to a charge depending upon du-
ration and nature of assistance.

Maintenance
Maintenance
Changing Payload Configuration
L-Series radios use a universal IDU for all payload, modulation, and
bandwidth configurations1. Maximum radio capacity is limited to the ca-
pacity and data type license you purchase. You can reconfigure payload
to any configuration within your license using the radio application soft-
ware.
For example, Table 1-F lists an ETSI radio licensed for PDH plus Ether-
net at 28-MHz bandwidth, 8PSK modulation has 50 Mbit/s throughput.
This license lets you set the payload to any one of six configurations:
– 16 E1 plus 18.6 Mbit/s Ethernet
– 51.7 Mbit/s Ethernet
CAUTION Changing payload configuration stops all traffic.
1. From the CTI configuration menu select 3. PAYLOAD / MODULATION.
--------------------------------------------------
Configuration Menu
1. IDU
2. ODU
4. IP
5. Alarms
0. Exit
2. The radio select screen displays your "current" configuration.
--------------------------------------------------
Payload / Modulation
1. Near End (Local) [8 E1 + 100 BaseT @ 28 MHz]
2. Far End [8 E1 + 100 BaseT @ 28 MHz]
3. Configure Modem
0. Exit
3. Select and edit the near and far-end radio payload – your "proposed"
configuration.
1 Early-model radios have fixed radio capacity and bandwidth. Replace the IF boards
in these units as “Replace the IF Board” on Page 5-9 describes.

Maintenance
--------------------------------------------------
Near End Channel Configuration
1. E1 Configuration [8 E1]
2. 100 BaseT Configuration [100 BaseT]
3. Channel Bandwidth [28 MHz]
4. Current State [VALID]
0. Exit
4. Select 4 - CURRENT STATE to review the installed, current, and

proposed configuration.
NOTE: "INSTALLED CONFIGURATION" is main-board capability.
--------------------------------------------------
Installed Configuration:
E1 Configuration : 16 E1
100 BaseT Configuration: 100 BaseT
Channel Bandwidth : 28 MHz
Current Configuration:
E1 Configuration : 8 E1 (16 Mbps)
100 BaseT Configuration: 100 BaseT (34 Mbps)
Modulation Type : 8 PSK
Proposed Configuration: VALID

E1 Configuration : 4 E1
100 BaseT Configuration: 100 BaseT
5. When complete, exit to the Payload/Modulation screen. Select

CONFIGURE MODEM.
When re-configuring the modem, current license capabilities are checked

to find a configuration that meets the requested configuration and the li-
cense requirements. If a satisfactory configuration is not available, mo-
dem configuration fails. If the proposed configuration fails, proposed
configuration displays INVALID. See ”Upgrading Payload Capacity and
Data Type” on the next page to upgrade your radio license.

Maintenance
Upgrading Payload Capacity and Data Type
L-Series radios ship licensed in one of three traffic modes: PDH only,
PDH plus Ethernet, and Ethernet only. The license also sets maximum
radio capacity and modulation.
Upgrade capacity, data type, or modulation on your radio by upgrading

your license key2. Chapter 1 Table 1-F and Table 1-G list all licensed
modes. Call Customer Care purchase a license upgrade.
License key is unique to All license keys are unique to one IDU. The IDU verifies license key to
one IDU and identifies its mainboard serial number. Before upgrading a license key ensure that
your IDU by mainboard the upgrade matches the mainboard serial number using the radio the in-
serial number.
ventory screen.
1. Open CTI and log in to the radio

2. Select the near-end Configuration menu.
3. Write down the current license key
4. Select License Key
5. Enter the key code
6. Once set, view enabled capabilities from the inventory. See the
previous section ”Changing Payload Configuration” to change
the payload configuration.
2. Inventory
3. License Key
4. Admin Password
[****-****-****]
5. Guest Password
6. Set Clock [2005-10-4,10:08:42]
7. Craft Port Rate [9600]
8. NMS Speed [Auto-Negotiate/Auto-Negotiate]
0. Exit
Enter new value for License Key:
2 Early-model radios have fixed radio capacity and bandwidth. Replace the IF boards
in these units as “Replace the IF Board” on Page 5-9 describes.

Maintenance
Replacing IDU Fuses and the Backup Battery
IDUs have no user-configuration jumpers and few components to change

in the field. You may, however, need to replace a power supply fuse or
the main-board backup battery.
Replace the Power Supply Fuse
The cartridge fuses listed below are protect the power supply from light-
ning strikes and shorting. The fuse opens only in the case of an excessive
surge, a component failure, or a short on the cable to the ODU.
• 48V P/N 3110015-01 2AG-125V, FAST-BLO, 5 AMP

• 24V P/N 3110015-02 2AG-125V, FAST-BLO, 7 AMP
An in-line fuse in the DC path to the ODU prevents damage to the IF

board if the IDU/ODU cable shorts.
IDU
RFI/EMI
2A fuse Ferrite Bead
To Cable IDU/
ODU
-48V
Surge
Protector
The power supply fuse mounts on a fuse clip in the front of the power
supply. To replace the fuse:
1. Turn the IDU off by disconnecting the power

cable.
2. If you can reach all screws on the IDU top
cover, remove the cover. Otherwise, pull the
unit from the rack to remove the top cover.
3. Pull the fuse from its clip on the front of the
power supply board using a fuse puller like the
one show here.
4. Replace the fuse, restore the unit in the rack,
and apply power.

Maintenance
Replace the Backup Battery
The Proteus AMT L-Series backup battery (Figure 5-2) has a lifetime rat-
ing to match the radio. You should not have to replace the backup bat-
tery. However, if the radio fails to keep proper date and time, or fails to
save event logs, a low battery may be the cause. IDUs store operating pa-
rameters and radio configuration in non-volatile memory.
NOTE: Backup radio configurations to file from the EM File menu.
Please call Customer Service at 281.263.6501, or toll free in the U.S. at

1.888.225.4762, if you believe this battery ever needs replacement.
A lithium-ion battery, P/N 3900388-00, located on main-board, allows

the IDU to maintain a real-time clock and critical-event logs when the
unit losses power. The battery is 3V, 220 mAH battery; Panasonic
CR2032.
WARNING The battery can explode if inserted backwards.

Only use the same or equivalent battery. Dispose used
batteries according to manufacturer's instructions.
To replace the battery:
1. Turn the radio off by disconnecting the power cable.

2. If you can reach all screws on the IDU top cover, remove the cover.
Otherwise, pull the unit from the rack to remove the top cover.
3. Remove the old battery from the battery well on the main-board.
4. Clean the new battery surfaces to remove dust and oils.
5. Insert the new battery into the empty well.
6. Replace the cover, restore the unit in the rack, and apply power.

Maintenance
Replacing IDU Depot-Level Components
Replace the Power Supply Board
CAUTION Don an antistatic strap prior to handling. Electrostatic

discharge (ESD) can damage the equipment.
The power supply (Figure 5-1) mounts on the left side of the chassis. To
replace the power supply:
1. Turn the IDU off by

disconnecting the power
cable.
2. If you can reach all
screws on the IDU top
cover, remove the cover.
Otherwise, pull the unit
from the rack to remove
the top cover.
3. Disconnect the power
cable assembly from the
board. Some cables have
an in-line fuse. Do not
break wires going to the
in-line fuse assembly.
4. Remove the 6 to 9 screws
holding the power supply
board to the chassis.
5. Replace the board,
restore the unit in the
rack, and apply power.
Figure 5-1. IDU Power Supply

Maintenance
Replace the IF Board
You may need to perform this procedure on early-model Proteus AMT

L-Series radios. Current models use a universal IF board (Table 1-C).
CAUTION Don an antistatic strap prior to handling. Electrostatic

discharge (ESD) can damage the equipment.
The IF board-to-mainboard Early-model radios have a fixed occupied bandwidth. Changing occu-
connection is delicate. Use pied bandwidth requires replacing the IF board. Figure 5-2 shows the lo-
care when removing the IF cation of the boards in the IDU chassis.
board.
Power
Supply
Main Board BACKUP
BATTERY
IF Board
Figure 5-2. IF Board in the IDU
To replace the IF board:

1. Turn the radio off and disconnect power
and signal cables.
2. Move the IDU to a bench.
3. Remove the IDU top cover.
4. Disconnect two cables from the IF
board.
5. Remove the six Phillips-head screws
that secure the board.
6. The board connects to a multi-pin
header on the mainboard–framed top
right in the illustration. Carefully lift
the board straight up to remove.
7. Reverse these steps to replace the
Figure 5-3. IF Board
board.
8. Power the radio.
9. Using the radio management software, check the IF board ID and
bandwidth. If you switched bandwidth, check that you have a valid
line configuration.

Maintenance
Replacing ODU RF Units
RF units mount directly to the back of the antenna. The housing is circu-
lar and made of cast aluminum. It attaches to the antenna with a di-
rect-mount fitting and four snap fasteners (latches). So, any RF unit can
be removed from the antenna without changing antenna alignment.
Other than the antenna fitting, the RF unit has three external connections:
an N-type connector for the IDU/ODU cable, a BNC connector to the
AGC test voltage for alignment, and a grounding lug.
RF units are also data rate independent, so the same unit works with any
IDU data rate or modulation scheme.
Each RF unit has full-duplex transceiver that transmits on one frequency

and receives on a second. Its match, at the far-end of a path, operates on
opposite transmit and receive frequencies. Consequently, RF units are re-
ferred to as 'LB' or 'HB' heads. LB, low band, units transmit in the lower
half-band and receive in the upper half-band, and 'HB', high band, units
transmit high and receive low.
The RF unit oscillator tunes to any frequency in its half-band, but the di-
plexer has RF channel filters with bandwidths that are not as wide the
half-band tuning range. Thus, the tuning range of any RF unit is the
range of the diplexer. Replacement heads, if not being used to change to
different bands, must match the original configuration.
To replace the RF unit:

1. Remove power from the IDU by disconnecting the power cable. Tag the
plug and unit to prevent someone from applying power to the unit while
you work at the ODU.
2. At the ODU remove the IDU/ODU cable and ground.
Rotate the RF assembly to 3. Hold the RF unit against the antenna with one hand while opening
set vertical- or horizontal the snap fasteners that secure the unit to the antenna.
polarization as indicated on
the RFU cover. 4. Slide the unit away from the antenna and place the unit to the side.
5. Slide the replacement into place on the antenna. Use the vertical
label on the housing to orient the head for proper polarization.
6. Close the four latches that secure the unit to the antenna.
7. Connect ground and the IDU/ODU cable.
8. Apply power to the IDU by connecting the power cable.

Maintenance
Updating Firmware with TFTP
Using EM to Update Firmware
Updating application code General

requires that you reboot the
IDU. Updating the radio firmware is like
updating BIOS in a PC. Firmware
Reboot does not affect
traffic. includes application, boot, and
FPGA code or images (Table 5-A).
Download application code to the

secondary image location in the
IDU. After download, boot from the
secondary image to check that the code works, and then copy the image
from the secondary to the primary, default boot, location. Maintain the
secondary image as a backup. Boot and FPGA images load to individual
locations.
Get a free trial version of a Load the compressed image file (*.mnz) through the Ethernet NMS port
TFTP server at using any networked PC running TFTP server software. Configure the
www.solarwinds.net TFTP server according to the product instructions.
Download Files and Reboot Radio

1. Open Utility
2. Select Download Firmware
3. Type the TFTP IP address in the appropriate field
4. Select the Flash destination (e.g., Secondary App Firmware)
5. Enter the file name (Table 5-A)
CAUTION Image files for use with TFTP are compressed .mnz
files. If TFTP download fails, use Bootloader and the
uncompressed .hex or .mni files. See “Loading
Firmware with Bootloader.
6. Click Begin Download to start

7. Continue Step 4 and 5 to download multiple files
8. Reboot the radio. If you updated application code, reboot from the
secondary image.
9. Check the revision numbers under Radio Info, Inventory. If correct,
copy the code from the secondary to the primary (default boot) image
location, and then reboot from the primary.

Maintenance
Using CTI to Update Firmware
Updating the firmware General

requires that you reboot the Firmware includes application, boot, and FPGA code or images
IDU. Reboot does not affect
(Table 5-A). Download application code to the secondary image location
traffic.
in the IDU. After download, boot from the secondary image to check that
the code works, and then copy the image from the secondary to the pri-
mary, default boot, location. Maintain the secondary image as a backup.
Boot and FPGA images load to individual locations.
Get a free trial version of a Load the compressed image file (*.mnz) through the Ethernet NMS port
TFTP server at using any networked PC running TFTP server software.
www.solarwinds.net.
Download Files and Reboot Radio
1. Log in to IDU
2. From main menu, select 5-Utilities
Utility Menu
1. Download Files
2. Copy Image (Secondary to Primary)
3. Copy Image (Primary to Secondary)
4. Synchronize Secondary Images
5. Reboot To Primary Image
6. Reboot To Secondary Image
0. Exit
3. Select 1-Download Files

4. Select a radio to update – NE/FE primary or secondary (protected)
Download Files
1. Near End (Local)
2. Far End
0. Exit
5. Enter the file name (Table 5-A)
CAUTION Image files for use with TFTP are compressed .mnz
files. If TFTP download fails, use Bootloader and the
uncompressed .hex or .mni files. See “Loading
Firmware with Bootloader.
6. Enter the flash destination (e.g., Secondary App Firmware)

7. Enter the IP address of your TFTP server
8. Select 1 to start download
Near End Download Menu
1. Begin Download
2. Flash Destination [N/A]
3. TFTP File Name [lc_app.mnz]
4. TFTP Server Address [172.16.99.2]
0. Exit

Maintenance
Progress shows on screen. If progress stops at 2%, check your connect to

the TFTP server. The radio IP address must be on the same subnet as the
TFTP server, and you must have a good connection.
Reboot does not affect If you update the application code, reboot the radio from the secondary
traffic. image to verify operation. Once verified, copy the image into the pri-
mary location. Leave the secondary image as a backup.
From Utility, select Copy Image (Secondary to Primary), and select the
radio. When copy completes, re-boot the IDU.
Check firmware version from Configuration, IDU, NE/FE, Inventory.
Loading Firmware with Bootloader

Compressed code files If a radio boot sequence fails, the Bootloader, shown below, displays that
(.mnz) do not work failure and stops. You can load firmware to a problem IDU using Boot-
with Bootloader. loader and a terminal connected to the IDU serial craft port.
1. Press CTRL+C during the boot sequence to load the bootloader menu.
Proteus AMT Bootloader Version 1.2
(c) Microwave Networks, Inc., 2002-2003
Primary Application Image CRC...Passed
Secondary Application Image CRC...Passed
Press 'CTRL-C' within 2 seconds to stop boot
Booting Primary Image
Loading Application Code...
Starting Application Code...
Bootloader loads files 2. After you stop the boot, Bootloader selections open.
to the IDU only from
1. Force boot of primary image
the local serial port.
2. Force boot of secondary image
3. Download new primary image and reboot
4. Download new secondary image and reboot
5. Download new boot loader and reboot
6. Download new FPGA image 1 and reboot
9. Change CRAFT port baud rate and reboot
0. Exit
Table 5-A lists the file names of the image files for use with TFTP and
Bootloader.
– Primary/Secondary image — application code
– Boot Loader — new Bootloader version
– FPGA — E1/DS1 MODEM code

Maintenance
FPGA images based on radio bandwidth options are separate image files
as Table 5-A shows.
Table 5-A Proteus AMT-L Firmware Files*
File Type P/N TFTP File Bootloader File
Bootloader 4600067-01 not applicable LC_Boot.hex
4600068-01_1.hex†
Application Code 4600068-01 LC_App.mnz
4600068-01_2.hex
‡
7MHz E1 FPGA 4600071-01 4600071-01_.MNZ 4600071-01_.hex
14MHz E1 FPGA 4600072-01 4600072-01_.MNZ 4600072-01_.hex
28MHz E1 FPGA 4600073-01 4600073-01_.MNZ 4600073-01_.hex
5MHz DS1 FPGA 4600074-01 4600074-01_.MNZ 4600074-01_.hex
2.5MHz DS1 FPGA 4600079-01 4600079-01_.MNZ 4600079-01_.hex
3.5MHz E1 FPGA 4600080-01 4600080-01_.MNZ 4600080-01_.hex
*. For current-version IDU on the product CD or from microwavenetworks.com.
†. Use either _1 or _2.
‡. File name includes revision level shown here as an underscore.
Serial load of the 3. Set the craft port baud rate to the highest rate of the connected serial
uncompressed terminal.
image files is 4. Select the destination (e.g., 4. Download new secondary image
slow. and reboot)
NOTE: FPGA (modem) image location to recover in Bootloader allows

you to recover from failure. One image location is enough to
restore the NMS port. Use TFTP with EM or CTI to fully restore.
1. Force boot of primary image

2. Force boot of secondary image
3. Download new primary image and reboot
4. Download new secondary image and reboot
5. Download new boot loader and reboot
9. Change CRAFT port baud rate and reboot
0. Exit
Your Selection: 4
Please send the file over the serial port
(you may have to press 'CTRL-Z' when the file download
completes)
5. Use your terminal application to start the file transfer. Select transfer
- text file on terminal emulation applications.
Boodloader shows file transfer progress. Be patient, this will take some
time!

Maintenance Checks
Maintenance Checks
Periodic Maintenance
The Proteus AMT L-Series radio requires only periodic inspections to

isolate potential problems and ensure trouble-free operation.
Monthly Checks
Use one of the user interfaces to check performance and event logs. Con-
tinued analysis of the logs over time give a good general indication of ra-
dio performance.
The RSL display only reads Verify RSL (receive signal strength). Low RSL, or AGC voltage, that
up to -90 dBm, and does not stays low can mean antenna misalignment, RF path obstruction, decrease
accurately measure RSL for in transmitter power, or a reduction in receiver sensitivity. Ignore minor
radios operating beyond
-90 dBm. random variations caused by weather and temperature changes since they
can cause day-to-day variation.
Semi-Annual Checks
Visually inspect the ODU. Pay particular attention to the IDU/ODU ca-
ble. Look for signs of rubbing, chafing, or cracks. Check weatherproof-
ing for deterioration. Remove any old weatherproofing and check con-
nectors for damage. Clean and re-seal ODU connectors.
Annual Checks
Check transmitter parameters at least annually (or more often if required

by your regulatory agency). Follow regulatory agency guidelines to
check the transmitter. Typical parameters to be measured are carrier fre-
quency, output power, and modulation characteristics.

Maintenance

Appendix A
Frequency Tables
Overview
This appendix lists the frequency range and channel plan for each RF
unit. RF units are full-duplex that is–they transmit on one frequency and
receive on a second. Complement units at opposite-ends of links operate
at counterpart transmit and receive frequencies. Consequently, RF units
are referred to as 'LB' or 'HB' units. LB low band units transmit in the
lower half-band and receive in the upper half-band, and 'HB' high band
units transmit high and receive low.
RF unit synthesizers cover the entire half-band of the frequency plan.

However, the tuning range of any RF unit is the range of its diplexer.
Tuning past the diplexer range requires replacing the diplexer. Diplexer
replacement is a factory-level procedure for which you must contact Mi-
crowave Networks’ Customer Service.
Frequency and Channel Plans
This section includes the frequencies and channel plans for RF units that
operate at 140-MHz IF input and 350-MHz IF output. Table A-A on
page A-2 lists each frequency table.
Proteus AMT L-Series Manual Page A-1

Frequency Tables
Table A-A RF Frequencies and Channel Plans

Frequency Range (GHz) T/R Spacing (MHz) Table Page
7 GHz 7.12 - 7.9 154 A-B A-3
160 A-C A-3
161 A-D A-4
196 A-E A-5
8 GHz 7.9 - 8.5 119 A-F A-5
208 A-G A-5
266 A-H A-6
311.32 A-I A-6
11-GHz 10.7 - 11.7 490 A-J A-6
530 A-K A-6
13 GHz 12.75 - 13.25 226 A-L A-7
15 GHz 14.4 - 15.35 315 A-M A-7
420 A-N A-8
475 A-P A-8
490 A-O A-8
640 A-Q A-8
644 A-R A-9
728 A-S A-9
18 GHz 17.7 - 19.7 1010 A-T A-9
1560 A-U A-9
23 GHz 21.3 - 23.6 1008 A-V A-10
1200 A-W A-10
1232 A-X A-10
26 GHz 24.25 - 26.5 800 A-Y A-11
1008 A-Z A-11
38 GHz 37 - 40 GHz 700 A-AA A-11
1260 A-AB A-11
Page A-2 Proteus AMT L-Series Manual

7GHz
Table A-B 7GHz, 154 MHz T/R Spacing

TX Lower TX Upper RX Lower RX Upper
Sub-Band* ODU P/N
Limit, MHz Limit, MHz Limit, MHz Limit, MHz
LB1 63-070154-00111-6100 7428 7484 7582 7638
HB1 63-070154-10111-6100 7582 7638 7428 7484
LB2 63-070154-00211-6100 7470 7526 7624 7680
HB2 63-070154-10211-6100 7624 7680 7470 7526
LB3 63-070154-00311-6100 7512 7568 7666 7722
HB3 63-070154-10311-6100 7666 7722 7820 7876
*LB-LOW BAND; HB-HIGH BAND
Table A-C 7GHz, 160 MHz T/R Spacing

Sub-Band* ODU P/N
LB1 63-070160-00111-6100 7433.5 7496.5 7593.5 7656.5
HB1 63-070160-10111-6100 7593.5 7656.5 7433.5 7496.5
LB2 63-070160-00211-6100 7478.5 7541.5 7638.5 7701.5
HB2 63-070160-10211-6100 7638.5 7701.5 7478.5 7541.5
LB3 63-070160-00311-6100 7526 7589 7686 7749
HB3 63-070160-10311-6100 7686 7749 7526 7589

Frequency Tables
Table A-D 7GHz 161 MHz T/R Spacing

Sub-Band* ODU P/N
LB1 63-070161-00111-6100 7114 7177 7275 7338
HB1 63-070161-10111-6100 7275 7338 7114 7177
LB2 63-070161-00211-6100 7149 7212 7310 7373
HB2 63-070161-10211-6100 7310 7373 7149 7212
LB3 63-070161-00311-6100 7184 7247 7345 7408
HB3 63-070161-10311-6100 7345 7408 7184 7247
LB4 63-070161-00411-6100 7219 7282 7380 7443
HB4 63-070161-10411-6100 7380 7443 7219 7282
LB5 63-070161-00511-6100 7239 7302 7400 7463
HB5 63-070161-10511-6100 7400 7463 7239 7302
LB6 63-070161-00611-6100 7274 7337 7435 7498
HB6 63-070161-10611-6100 7435 7498 7274 7337
LB7 63-070161-00711-6100 7309 7372 7470 7533
HB7 63-070161-10711-6100 7470 7533 7309 7372
LB8 63-070161-00811-6100 7344 7407 7505 7568
HB8 63-070161-10811-6100 7505 7568 7344 7407
LB9 63-070161-00911-6100 7414 7477 7575 7638
HB9 63-070161-10911-6100 7575 7638 7414 7477
LB10 63-070161-01011-6100 7449 7512 7610 7673
HB10 63-070161-11011-6100 7610 7673 7449 7512
LB21 63-070161-02111-6100 7484 7547 7645 7708
HB21 63-070161-12111-6100 7645 7708 7484 7547
LB22 63-070161-02211-6100 7519 7582 7680 7743
HB22 63-070161-12211-6100 7680 7743 7519 7582
LB23 63-070161-02311-6100 7539 7602 7700 7763
HB23 63-070161-12311-6100 7700 7763 7539 7602
LB24 63-070161-02411-6100 7574 7637 7735 7798
HB24 63-070161-12411-6100 7735 7798 7574 7637
LB25 63-070161-02511-6100 7609 7672 7770 7833
HB25 63-070161-12511-6100 7770 7833 7609 7672
LB26 63-070161-02611-6100 7644 7707 7805 7868
HB26 63-070161-12611-6100 7805 7868 7644 7707

Table A-E 7GHz 196 MHz T/R Spacing

Sub-Band* ODU P/N
LB1 63-070196-00111-6100 7093 7149 7289 7345
HB1 63-070196-10111-6100 7289 7345 7093 7149
LB2 63-070196-00211-6100 7121 7177 7317 7373
HB2 63-070196-10211-6100 7317 7373 7121 7177
LB3 63-070196-00311-6100 7149 7205 7345 7401
HB3 63-070196-10311-6100 7345 7401 7149 7205
LB4 63-070196-00411-6100 7177 7233 7373 7429
HB4 63-070196-10411-6100 7373 7429 7177 7233
LB5 63-070196-00511-6100 7205 7261 7401 7457
HB5 63-070196-10511-6100 7401 7457 7205 7261
8GHz
For reference; contact MNI about availability.
Table A-F 8GHz 119 MHz T/R Spacing

Sub-Band* ODU P/N†
LB1 63-080119-00111-6100 8279 8307 8398 8426
HB1 63-080119-10111-6100 8398 8426 8279 8307
LB2 63-080119-00211-6100 8293 8321 8412 8440
HB2 63-080119-10211-6100 8412 8440 8293 8321
LB3 63-080119-00311-6100 8307 8335 8426 8454
HB3 63-080119-10311-6100 8426 8454 8307 8335
LB4 63-080119-00411-6100 8321 8349 8440 8468
HB4 63-080119-10411-6100 8440 8468 8321 8349
LB5 63-080119-00511-6100 8335 8363 8454 8482
HB5 63-080119-10511-6100 8454 8482 8335 8363
LB6 63-080119-00611-6100 8349 8377 8468 8496
HB6 63-080119-10611-6100 8468 8496 8349 8377
* LB-LOW BAND; HB-HIGH BAND
† The same ODUs are used for 119 and 126 MHz T/R spacing
Table A-G 8GHz 208 MHz T/R Spacing

Sub-Band* ODU P/N
LB1 63-080208-00111-6100 8043 8113 8251 8321
HB1 63-080208-10111-6100 8251 8321 8043 8113
LB2 63-080208-00211-6100 8099 8169 8307 8377
HB2 63-080208-10211-6100 8307 8377 8099 8169
LB3 63-080208-00311-6100 8155 8225 8363 8433
HB3 63-080208-10311-6100 8363 8433 8155 8225
LB4 63-080208-00411-6100 8211 8281 8419 8489
HB4 63-080208-10411-6100 8419 8489 8211 8281

Frequency Tables
Table A-H 8GHz 266 MHz T/R Spacing

Sub-Band* ODU P/N
LB1 63-080266-00111-6100 7905 8024 8171 8290
HB1 63-080266-10111-6100 8171 8290 7905 8024
LB2 63-080266-00211-6100 8017 8136 8283 8402
HB2 63-080266-10211-6100 8283 8402 8017 8136
Table A-I 8GHz 311.32 MHz T/R Spacing

Sub-Band* ODU P/N
LB1 63-080311-00111-6100 7731 7867 8042 8178
HB1 63-080311-10111-6100 8042 8178 7731 7867
LB2 63-080311-00211-6100 7835 7971 8146 8282
HB2 63-080311-10211-6100 8146 8282 7835 7971
11 GHz
11 GHz ODU is not available for use with L-Series in the U.S.A. Check
with MNI for availability.
Table A-J 11GHz 490 MHz T/R Spacing
Sub-Band ODU P/N
LB1 63-110490-00111-6100 10675 10855 11165 11345
HB1 63-110490-10111-6100 11165 11345 10675 10855
LB2 63-110490-00211-6100 10795 10975 11285 11465
HB2 63-110490-10211-6100 11285 11465 10795 10975
LB3 63-110490-00311-6100 10915 11095 11405 11585
HB3 63-110490-10311-6100 11405 11585 10915 11095
LB4 63-110490-00411-6100 11035 11215 11525 11705
HB4 63-110490-10411-6100 11525 11705 11035 11215
Table A-K 11GHz 530 MHz T/R Spacing

Sub-Band ODU P/N
LB1 63-110530-00111-6100 10675 10855 11205 11385
HB1 63-110530-10111-6100 11205 11385 10675 10855
LB2 63-110530-00211-6100 10795 10975 11325 11505
HB2 63-110530-10211-6100 11325 11505 10795 10975
LB3 63-110530-00311-6100 10915 11135 11445 11665
HB3 63-110530-10311-6100 11445 11665 10915 11135
LB4 63-110530-00411-6100 11035 11215 11565 11745
HB4 63-110530-10411-6100 11565 11745 11035 11215

13GHz
13-GHz ODUs have either rectangular (standard) or circular (optional)

antenna interface. The antennas you purchase must matched this inter-
face.
Table A-L 13GHz 266 MHz T/R Spacing

Sub- ODU P/N ODU P/N TX Lower TX Upper RX Lower RX Upper
Band Rect. Interface Circ. Interface Limit, MHz Limit, MHz Limit, MHz Limit, MHz
LB1 63-130266-00111-6000 63-130266-00111-6100 12751 12814 13017 13080
HB1 63-130266-10111-6000 63-130266-10111-6100 13017 13080 12751 12814
LB2 63-130266-00211-6000 63-130266-00211-6100 12807 12870 13073 13136
HB2 63-130266-10211-6000 63-130266-10211-6100 13073 13136 12807 12870
LB3 63-130266-00311-6000 63-130266-00311-6100 12863 12926 13129 13192
HB3 63-130266-10311-6000 63-130266-10311-6100 13129 1392 12863 12926
LB4 63-130266-00411-6000 63-130266-00411-6100 12919 12982 13185 13248
HB4 63-130266-10411-6000 63-130266-10411-6100 13185 13248 12919 12982
15GHz
15-GHz ODUs have a standard rectangular antenna interface or an op-

tional circular antenna interface. Antennas that you purchase must match
this interface.
Table A-M 15GHz 315 MHz T/R Spacing

Band* Rect. Interface Circ. Interface Limit, MHz Limit, MHz Limit, MHz Limit, MHz
LB1 63-150315-00111-6000 63-150315-00111-6100 14627 14732 14942 15047
HB1 63-150315-10111-6000 63-150315-10111-6100 14942 15047 14627 14732
LB2 63-150315-00211-6000 63-150315-00211-6100 14725 14844 15040 15159
HB2 63-150315-10211-6000 63-150315-10211-6100 15040 15159 14725 14844
LB3 63-150315-00311-6000 63-150315-00311-6100 14823 14928 15138 15243
HB3 63-150315-10311-6000 63-150315-10311-6100 15138 15243 14823 14928
Special Purchase
LB4 63-150315-00411-6000 NA 14767 14872 15082 15187
HB4 63-150315-10411-6000 NA 15082 15187 14767 14872

Frequency Tables
Table A-N 15GHz 420 MHz T/R Spacing

LB4 63-150420-00411-6000 63-150420-00411-6100 14501 14613 14921 15033
HB4 63-150420-10411-6000 63-150420-10411-6100 14921 15033 14501 14613
LB5 63-150420-00511-6000 63-150420-00511-6100 14606 14725 15026 15145
HB5 63-150420-10511-6000 63-150420-10511-6100 15026 15145 14606 14725
LB6 63-150420-00611-6000 63-150420-00611-6100 14718 14837 15138 15257
HB6 63-150420-10611-6000 63-150420-10611-6100 15138 15257 14718 14837
LB7 63-150420-00711-6000 63-150420-00711-6100 14816 14928 15236 15348
HB7 63-150420-10711-6000 63-150420-10711-6100 15236 15348 14816 14928
Table A-O 15GHz 490 MHz T/R Spacing

LB4 63-150490-00411-6000 63-150490-00411-6100 14403 14522 14893 15012
HB4 63-150490-10411-6000 63-150490-10411-6100 14893 15012 14403 14522
LB5 63-150490-00511-6000 63-150490-00511-6100 14515 14634 15005 15124
HB5 63-150490-10511-6000 63-150490-10511-6100 15005 15124 14515 14634
LB6 63-150490-00611-6000 63-150490-00611-6100 14627 14746 15117 15236
HB6 63-150490-10611-6000 63-150490-10611-6100 15117 15236 14627 14746
LB7 63-150490-00711-6000 63-150490-00711-6100 14739 14858 15229 15348
HB7 63-150490-10711-6000 63-150490-10711-6100 15229 15348 14739 14858
Table A-P 15GHz 475 MHz T/R Spacing

LB1 63-150475-00111-6000 63-150475-00111-6100 14500 14668 14975 15143
HB1 63-150475-10111-6000 63-150475-10111-6100 14975 15143 14500 14668
LB2 63-150475-00211-6000 63-150475-00211-6100 14660 14828 15135 15303
HB2 63-150475-10211-6000 63-150475-10211-6100 15135 15303 14660 14828
LB3 63-150475-00311-6000 63-150475-00311-6100 14715 14883 15190 15358
HB3 63-150475-10311-6000 63-150475-10311-6100 15190 15358 14715 14883
Table A-Q 15GHz 640 MHz T/R Spacing

LB1 63-150640-00111-6000 63-150640-00111-6100 14500 14610 15140 15250
HB1 63-150640-10111-6000 63-150640-10111-6100 15140 15250 14500 14610
LB2 63-150640-00211-6000 63-150640-00211-6100 14605 14715 15245 15355
HB2 63-150640-10211-6000 63-150640-10211-6100 15245 15355 14605 14715

Table A-R 15GHz 644 MHz T/R Spacing

LB1 63-150644-00111-6000 63-150644-00111-6100 14400 14512 15044 15156
HB1 63-150644-10111-6000 63-150644-10111-6100 15044 15156 14400 14512
LB2 63-150644-00211-6000 63-150644-00211-6100 14498 14610 15142 15254
HB2 63-150644-10211-6000 63-150644-10211-6100 15142 15254 14498 14610
LB3 63-150644-00311-6000 63-150644-00311-6100 14596 14708 15240 15352
HB3 63-150644-10311-6000 63-150644-10311-6100 15240 15352 14596 14708
Table A-S 15GHz 728 MHz T/R Spacing

Band Rect. Interface Circ. Interface Limit, MHz Limit, MHz Limit, MHz Limit, MHz
LB2 63-150728-00211-6000 63-150728-00211-6100 14500 14615 15228 15343
HB2 63-150728-10211-6000 63-150728-10211-6100 15228 15343 14500 14615
18GHz
Table A-T 18GHz 1010 MHz T/R Spacing

Sub-Band* ODU P/N
LB1 63-181010-00111-6100 17685 17985 18695 18995
HB1 63-181010-10111-6100 18695 18995 17685 17985
LB2 63-181010-00211-6100 17930 18230 18940 19240
HB2 63-181010-10211-6100 18940 19240 17930 18230
LB3 63-181010-00311-6100 18180 18480 19190 19490
HB3 63-181010-10311-6100 19190 19490 18180 18480
LB4 63-181010-00411-6100 18400 18700 19410 19710
HB4 63-181010-10411-6100 19410 19710 20420 20720
Table A-U 18GHz 1560 MHz T/R Spacing

Sub-Band* ODU P/N
LB1 63-181560-00111-6100 17700 18000 19260 19560
HB1 63-181560-10111-6100 19260 19560 17700 18000
LB2 63-181560-00211-6100 17840 18140 19400 19700
HB2 63-181560-10211-6100 19400 19700 17840 18140

Frequency Tables
23GHz
Table A-V 23GHz 1008 MHz T/R Spacing

Sub-Band ODU P/N
LB1 63-231008-00111-6100 22000 22314 23008 23322
HB1 63-231008-10111-6100 23008 23322 22000 22314
LB2 63-231008-00211-6100 22286 22600 23294 23608
HB2 63-231008-10211-6100 23294 23608 22286 22600
Table A-W 23GHz 1200 MHz T/R Spacing

Sub-Band ODU P/N
LB1 63-231200-00111-6100 21200 21530 22400 22730
HB1 63-231200-10111-6100 22400 22730 21200 21530
LB2 63-231200-00211-6100 21490 21820 22690 23020
HB2 63-231200-10211-6100 22690 23020 21490 21820
LB3 63-231200-00311-6100 21780 22110 22980 23310
HB3 63-231200-10311-6100 22980 23310 21780 22110
LB4 63-231200-00411-6100 22070 22400 23270 23600
HB4 63-231200-10411-6100 23270 23600 22070 22400
Table A-X 23GHz 1232 MHz T/R Spacing

Sub-Band ODU P/N
LB1 63-231232-00111-6100 21200 21500 22432 22732
HB1 63-231232-10111-6100 22432 22732 21200 21500
LB2 63-231232-00211-6100 21472 21786 22704 23018
HB2 63-231232-10211-6100 22704 23018 21472 21786
LB3 63-231232-00311-6100 21779 22093 23011 23325
HB3 63-231232-10311-6100 23011 23325 21779 22093
LB4 63-231232-00411-6100 22086 22386 23318 23618
HB4 63-231232-10411-6100 23318 23618 22086 22386

26 GHz 140/350 MHz IF

The 26 GHz ODU mounts to the back of its antenna using a circular
Table A-Y 26 GHz 800 MHz T/R Spacing

Sub-Band ODU P/N
L01 63-260800-00111-6100 24250 24450 25050 25250
H01 63-260800-10111-6100 25050 25250 24250 24450
Table A-Z 26 GHz 1008 MHz T/R Spacing

Sub-Band ODU P/N
L01 63-261008-00111-6100 24549 24871 25557 25879
H01 63-261008-10111-6100 25557 25879 24549 24871
L02 63-261008-00211-6100 24843 25151 25851 26159
H02 63-261008-10211-6100 25851 26159 24843 25151
L03 63-261008-00311-6100 25123 25445 26131 26453
H03 63-261008-10311-6100 26131 26453 25123 25445
38 GHz
Table A-AA 38GHz 700 MHz T/R Spacing

Sub-Band ODU P/N
LB1 63-380700-00111-6100 38595 38805 39295 39505
HB1 63-380700-10111-6100 39295 39505 38595 38805
LB2 63-380700-00211-6100 38795 39005 39495 39705
HB2 63-380700-10211-6100 39495 39705 38795 39005
LB3 63-380700-00311-6100 38995 39205 39695 39905
HB3 63-380700-10311-6100 39695 39905 38995 39205
LB4 63-380700-00411-6100 39195 39405 39895 40105
HB4 63-380700-10411-6100 39895 40105 39195 39405
Table A-AB 38GHz 1260 MHz T/R Spacing

Sub-Band ODU P/N
LB1 63-381260-00111-6100 37044 37632 38304 38892
HB1 63-381260-10111-6100 38304 38892 37044 37632
LB2 63-381260-00211-6100 37604 38192 38864 39452
HB2 63-381260-10211-6100 38864 39452 37604 38192

Frequency Tables

Appendix B
Alarm Definitions
100BT Tributary n Local Loopback Stated tributary is in local loopback (minor).
100BT Tributary n Remote Loopback Stated tributary is in remote loopback (minor).
100BT Tributary n RX AIS All 1s (alarm indication signal) received on Ethernet tributary
100BT Tributary n RX LOS Loss of signal on Ethernet tributary (minor).
100BT Tributary n TX PN Pattern Stated tributary is transmitting a BER psuedo-random number pat-
tern (minor).
Aggregate Local Loopback Aggregate local loopback is active (minor). A digital loopback be-
tween MODEM and LIM.
Aggregate Transmit PN Pattern Modem is transmitting BER psuedo-random number pattern instead
of payload data.
AIS Inserted on Tributaries AIS (blue signal) generator active. All 1s (alarm indication signal)
inserted on tributary.
Alarm Log Reset Indicates that the alarm log was reset. Setting the reset as an alarm
adds a time-stamped entry to the alarm log for tracking.
APC at Max Power Automated Power Control is on and the far end is requesting more
power, but the power is at the maximum setting allowed by the user
(minor).
Configuration Fail Modem did not configure properly due to line failure, equipment
mismatch, or modem failure (major). Proposed LIM (line) type does
not fit licensed configuration.
Configuration Not Supported Proposed LIM (line) type does not fit available hardware.
Custom BER Level Current BER is greater than the threshold specified by the alarm. The
default value for the threshold is 10-9, but can be changed via alarm
mapping (minor).
E1/DS1 Tributary n Local Loopback Indicated tributary is in local loopback (minor).
E1/DS1 Tributary n Remote Loopback Indicated tributary is in remote loopback (minor).
E1/DS1 Tributary n RX LOS Loss of signal on tributary n (1–16; minor).
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Alarm Definitions
E1/DS1 Tributary n TX PN Pattern Indicated tributary is transmitting a BER psuedo-random number

pattern (minor).
E1\DS1 Tributary n RX AIS AIS (blue signal) received on n (1–16) tributary.
Equipment Mismatch Equipment does not match radio configuration (major).

Far End Terminal Failure Far end IDU has a current major alarm (minor at Near-End terminal).
Flash Fail Power-up tests indicated that the FLASH failed (minor).
Hot-Standby Hi Priority Alarm Signals that one of the alarms that is mapped as an HPA (high prior-
ity alarm) is active. If one radio on a hot-standby system has a high
priority alarm and the other does not, then the RSU switches to the
radio path with no HPA and sets the radio with an HPA off-line.
Hot-Standby Low Priority Alarm Signals that one of the alarms mapped as an LPA (low priority alarm)
is active. The Redundancy Switch Unit (RSU) takes no action on
LPA.
Hot-Standby Other Radio Alarm An alarm used on the hot-standby radio configuration. The alternate
radio has a high priority alarm (minor).
I2C Failure I2C bus (to IF board, PS board, EEPROM, and temperature sensor)
failed.
IF Board PLL Lock Synthesizer on the IF board will not lock. Data will likely not pass
over IF (major).
IP-Over-Air Channel Fail Loss of the 64-kbps IP overhead channel (minor).
Major Alarm Summary Any alarm thought to be potentially traffic-affecting
Minor Alarm Summary Any alarm condition that degrades radio performance or a radio in
diagnostic mode.
Modem Receive Fail Modem is not currently acquired (includes error and unconfigured
states; major).
Modem Rx AGC Fail Adaptive gain control circuitry is out of range (major).
Modem Rx Carrier The receive radio is not detecting a carrier at the IDU.
Modem Rx Frame Loss The modem is trying, but cannot, acquire (major).
Modem Transmit Fail Modem transmitter is malfunctioning (major).

ODU Mute Alarm ODU output muted.
ODU RX/TX Alarm ODU indication of a TX or RX failure (major).
ODU Telemetry Alarm Cannot communicate with the ODU (minor).

Primary Power Supply Fail Power supply of main unit is in alarm. Problem will likely kill the
processor before the alarm turns on (major).
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Alarm Definitions
RAM Fail Power-up DRAM test failed (minor).
Real Time Clock Fail Power-up test indicated that the Real Time Clock failed (minor).
Reverse Channel Switch Request Other side of a protected link requested a reverse channel switch
(major).
RSL Threshold Fade margin is below the threshold specified by the alarm. Default
value for the threshold is 2 dB, but can be changed via alarm map-
ping (minor).
Rx AIS Signal AIS (all ones) inserted on the receive interface. LOS on the receive
line interface.
Rx BER >10^-3 Current bit error rate is greater than the threshold (major).
Rx BER >10^-6 Current bit error rate is greater than the threshold (minor).
Secondary Power Supply Failure Power supply of Redundancy Switch Unit is in alarm (major).
SRAM Fail Power-up test indicated that the SRAM failed (minor).
System Bootup System booted (used to mark alarm log; minor).
Term-to-Term Channel Fail IDU cannot talk to far-end IDU (terminal), and cannot get or set
far-end parameters (minor).
Watchdog Timeout Last boot cycle was caused by the watchdog timer going off (unex-
pected reset; major).
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Alarm Definitions
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Appendix C
Radio Management Interfaces
Overview
A controller in the IDU handles radio operation by accessing all alarms
and controls in the IDU and ODU. Users have three management inter-
faces to the controller through the front-panel management ports that
Figure C-1 shows: Element Manager – the Windows-based graphical
user interface, CTI – the text-based menu interface, and SNMP – an in-
dustry standard IP interface. The front-panel management ports include:
COMPUTER – an RS232 serial connection, and NMS – an RJ45 Ether-
net interface for Telnet/SNMP
Figure C-1. Radio Management Ports
Multiple radio controllers can be cascade coupled to a central manager

(Chapter 2, ”Connecting Network Management”). Each controller has its
own address, so the manager can access coupled radios individually.
The controller also transmits and receives radio management data to, and
from, the radio at the opposite, or far end, of its radio link. Accessing any
unit includes the near and far-end data for easy analysis.
Information such as the remote Major/Minor alarms travel on this chan-
nel. Services include:
• Radio service messages
• Radio management communications
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Connections
Radio service channels provide the link for broadcasting radio perfor-
mance data and alarm messages, and issuing configuration and control
statements to individual radios, radio hops, and multiple radios in a con-
nected network. This overhead channel includes the network manage-
ment channel for radio management communications and the auxiliary
channels.
A management controller accesses all alarms and controls in the IDU and
ODU. The following interfaces provide access to radio management con-
troller data in two modes: IP and serial. The follows sub-sections detail
the connections.
• COMPUTER: 9-pin sub-D connector. 9.6 to 57.6 kbps RS-232 serial
interface to computer using VT100 emulation. Also works with EM
serial mode.
• NMS: two RJ-45 ports for 10/100BaseT IP management data. This
connection works using SNMP, Telnet, or EM.
Computer
The computer port on the IDU front panel provides direct RS-232 serial
access to radio maintenance applications. Connect a VT100 terminal or
use any terminal emulation program, such as the HyperTerminal pro-
gram that ships with Windows, to access the text-based maintenance ap-
plication.
Use Element Manager (EM) from a computer serial connection to the
front-panel computer port. EM asks for connection type on opening.
Serial connections to terminals or computers use a straight-through serial
cable terminated with DB-9 connectors (not provided). See the Chapter
2, Installation, for the serial connection details.
Set terminal emulation programs for VT100 with a port setting of
9600 bps, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit, and xon/xoff flow control.
NMS-SNMP
Proteus AMT radios have two RJ45 ports for 10BaseT Ethernet to an
SNMP agent. Connect SNMP through the RJ-45 NMS port on the front
panel.
NMS port speed and duplex have manual settings, but auto-negotiation
mode is the default. Change NMS ports independently from Configura-
tion menus. Settings include: Powered Down, Auto-negotiate, 10BaseT
Half-duplex, 10BaseT Full-duplex, 100BaseT Half-duplex, 100BaseT
Full-duplex. Port 1 is the top connector and Port 2 the bottom.
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Connections
Because auto-negotiation is the default speed, and auto-sensing

(MDI/MDIX) is always enabled, you can connect Ethernet ports between
radios without configuration or special cabling.
Access any radio from an Ethernet LAN or WAN using the radio IP ad-
dress. Once connected, use EM, Telnet, or any SNMP management soft-
ware to access radio configuration, diagnostic, or performance data.
SNMP Basics
SNMP provides open-standard radio management via Ethernet. Since
SNMP is an open-standard protocol, any SNMP-capable management
application may be used to manage SNMP-based radios.
SMNP is a network management standard for LANs that defines a cli-
ent/server relationship. The client program (called the network manager)
makes virtual connections to a server program (called the SNMP agent)
that operates on a remote network device and serves information about
device status to the manager. SNMP uses a management information
base (MIB) to define these virtual connections. Any SNMP manager,
with proper access, can query the status and modify the configuration of
each managed device.
A MIB is a standard set of structure and format definitions for exchang-
ing information about network devices. Microwave Networks’ MIB is a
private MIB for its radio. The MIB contains the common name of each
object (which must be unique), the value of the object IDs (OID, which
are hierarchical and must be unique), and the textual description of the
syntax and semantics of the radio.
Ethernet routing in the Proteus AMT is self-learning, which makes set-
ting up a radio network uncomplicated. Routing Information Protocol
version 2 (RIP-2) provides dynamic routing of up to 15 radios in a sub-
net. Spans of these 15-radio subnets are unlimited.
RIP is primarily for networks of moderate size and has these limitations:
• Limited to sub-networks whose longest path is 7 hops (15 radios).

• Uses fixed metrics to compare alternative routes; so it is unsuited to
situations where routes need to be chosen based on real-time
parameters such a measured delay, reliability, or load.
After setting the IP address of the first-accessed radio locally, and then
configuring it as an intermediate gateway, routing tables of radios net-
work exchange and incorporate route information as the radio network
changes.
The management station, or SNMP manager, sends get and set requests
to the SNMP agents–the radios. The radio answers get and set requests
from the manager as specified by the MIB.
Each radio has two IP addresses: one addresses the Ethernet interface
(LAN), and the other the over-the-air interface (WAN). The over-the-air
interface transports radio support data, including get and set requests

from the SNMP manager, over the microwave link and to other ad-
dressed radios as routing tables define.
Installing the SNMP MIB
SNMP-compliant devices, called agents, store data about themselves in
Management Information Bases (MIBs) and return this data on SNMP
requests. A MIB is a database of objects that a network management sys-
tem can monitor. SNMP uses a standardized MIB format that allows any
SNMP tool to monitor any device defined by a MIB.
Radio data that the Proteus AMT L-Series MIB stores include status,
alarms, performance statistics, radio configuration, and commands to the
radio controller.
The product CD included with your shipment has the radio MIB file.
Open the MIB file in a text editor to view details about the managed ob-
jects.
To install the MIB
1. Insert the CD into the drive on the management station computer.
2. When the CD menu opens select MIB.
3. Copy the file .mib file to the MIB support directory of your SNMP
management application.
4. Add and compile the new MIB according to the steps outlined by your
SNMP application for adding a MIB file.
MIB Tables
Figure C-2 shows the major Proteus AMT SNMP objects.
Status–view link or radio status.
Alarms–configure and monitor

current and latched radio alarms.
Notify–control and monitor traps.
Performance–monitor radio
performance statistics.
Control–perform system tests and

monitor results.
Configuration–view and change

radio settings.
Utility–use the utilities to install,

and distribute radio operating
code.
Figure C-2. SNMP MIB Tables

Element Manager
Element Manager
Element Manager® (EM) is the Proteus AMT L-Series and Proteus AMT
radio and link graphical supervisory system that simplifies configuring,
monitoring, and testing your radio or link. It provides radio management
from a PC using the Windows™ operating system.
You never have to open the radio to set jumpers or switches. Proteus
AMT management interfaces, whether graphic or text based, control all
radio configuration.
EM runs on a personal computer and interfaces radios locally, through

the standard serial interface, for simple on-site radio and link manage-
ment. EM also functions remotely through an IP-based network or
through dial-up modem. Figure C-3 shows the EM display of a protected
radio configuration with LinkView enabled. LinkView summarizes per-
formance graphically for both primary/secondary and near-end (top) and
far-end (bottom) radios.
Figure C-3. Element Manager Main Screen

Key Features
Element Manager (EM) gives radio installers, maintenance personnel,

and operators an efficient tool for complete management and control of
their Proteus AMT L-Series and AMT radios—on site or from remote lo-
cations. EM is fully functional with real-time detailed data from any con-
nection.
EM connects on-site to the radio computer connector, or from remote lo-

cations through the SNMP connection.
A radio manager can use EM to configure a radio, test a radio or link,

and monitor performance and alarms.
System Requirements
This version of EM is designed for Windows 9x, NT, XP, and 2000.
System requirements:
• 700-MHz processor (recommended)
• 128 MB of RAM
• 126 MB free disk space (full installation)
• 200 MB free disk space for optimal performance
Connect the PC to the serial COMPUTER connector on the IDU using a

standard, straight-through, RS-232 cable (not provided). Chapter 2, In-
stallation, describes the cable assembly and its wiring.
Basics
EM operates in a personal computer attached to the radio serial port or

remotely through an IP network or by PTSN with a modem to let opera-
tors control and monitor any radio in a network.
In an IP network the radio acts as multi-homed device. That is, the radio
has two IP interfaces—one 10/100-Mbps Ethernet interface and one
64-kbps IP-based overhead channel. The radio uses the overhead channel
to get radio-specific data across the link.
When connecting to radios through a LAN you must know the IP address
of the target radio.
EM queries the radio that interface for configuration, events, and alarms.
EM’s graphical interface provides a clear display of radio information,
alarms, status, configuration, and logs as Figure C-4 shows. Windowed
views let you configure the display to show only the data you need.

Element Manager
Polling and Port Indicators

EM polls the connected radio or the network for status. The status bar at
the bottom of the main screen, Figure C-4, shows that the manager is
connected and the current status of the local radio and the network link.
Figure C-4. EM Menu and Status Bar
Alarms
Colors indicators on the status bar match IDU indicators and display ra-
dio health.
• Green indicates normal operation.
• Yellow is a minor alarm. The radio link may be running but not
optimal.
• Red signals a major alarm. The radio link is down or severely
degraded.
• Blinking Yellow indicates a test control, such as loopback, is active.
• Blue shows latched alarms – past alarm conditions that EM logs.
Event and Alarm Logging
The radio logs up to 200 items: 100 radio alarms and 100 events. Events
include configuration changes and condition changes. The radio stores
the 16 most recent alarm events in protected memory. Should a power
failure occur or the radio logic get reset, the last 16 alarms are available
for fault isolation. Event (change) logs are not saved through power fail-
ures or logic reset. EM displays events in the event (change) log and
alarms in the alarm log.
Identifying Radios
Once initialized, screens identify radios as NE or FE, by radio name, and
as primary or secondary on protected systems. You can view the radio in-
formation to identify radio name and location.
Security
EM has administrator and guest security levels. Guests can read, but not
change, radio parameters. Administrators can change radio configura-
tion. Your password logs you to local and remote radios at the same secu-
rity level.

Initially, guest access requires no password, and the administrator pass-

word is mni. The system does not let users set a password for one user
(admin/guest) that is already in use by another.
EM Menus
Drop down menus display selections for radio information displays, con-
trol dialog, and application help. Use EM Help (F1) for topics about op-
erating EM. Table C-A shows and details each of the EM menus.
Table C-A EM Menus and Descriptions
Menu Description
Connect opens when EM opens or
when selected. Set the connection as
serial or Ethernet.
Default passwords are:
Guest – no password
Admin – mni
Disconnect lets you close the connec-
tion.
The RESTORE Backup Configuration lets you save
CONFIGURATION your radio setup to a configuration file
command opens a restore (.cfg) that you can load to another, or
options box. The RESTORE replacement, radio.
PASSWORDS option is
Restore Configuration lets you load a
typically not used. The
specific radio configuration file.
option restores
passwords that you You can also load configuration files to
manually edit in your EM in Demo mode for validation and
backup file. If not troubleshooting.
manually entered, EM Alarms and Test Settings displays are
sets passwords as three identical for near- and far-end radios,
asterisks (***). and primary/secondary radios. Green
LED icons indicate normal conditions;
red LED icons show an active alarm or
that a test is active.
Select Alarms to open the Alarm Log.
Select Event Log from the menu.
RF Statistics displays RSL*, fade mar-
gin, and AGC voltages of the near-end/
far-end, and primary/secondary receiv-
ers.
G.826 Statistics shows link error perfor-
mance statistics.
Use History to configure and display
historical performance data.
You can save performance data to a
comma-separated values (.csv) file
manually or automatically, and import
these files into database or spreadsheet
applications for analysis.

Element Manager
Table C-A EM Menus and Descriptions (continued)

Menu Description
Radio Info provide radio performance
data. Inventory lists serial numbers,
firmware version, and interface type.
Link View shows radio performance of
near- and far-end primary/secondary
radios.
Use Test to configure radio tests.
ODU Mute attenuates the online trans-
mitter, Loopback sets aggregate (digi-
tal; modem) and tributary loopbacks
(digital; line interface), and BERT sets
aggregate and tributary bit error rate
tests.
IDU: change date and time, radio name,
location, contacts, and license key. Also
set passwords, and set the craft port
baud rate.
ODU: set transmit frequency and output
power. Also set ATPC and the RSL set
points. The ODU display includes an
ODU Mute switch and timer.
Payload: configure payload for the
licensed throughput (affects traffic).
LIMA/B: configure lines as equipped or
unequipped for LOS monitoring. Also set
line encoding: B8ZS, AMI, HDB3.
Set disconnected lines to UNEQUIPPED to

prevent LOS alarms in the alarm logs.
IP Addresses: set IP addresses and

network masks of LAN (radio), WAN
(IPO-Air), and TFTP server for updating
radio operating code.
Set and add Trap Destination. Set and
add Static Routes. Also, set trap mode
to silent–off, verbose–all data, or
terse–summary.
Default gateway lets you define where
the radio sends IP packets destined for
other IP subnets (typically a router in the
same network or subnet).
Alarms: map alarm events as high- or
low-priority alarm (HPA/LPA), No Alarm,
minor alarm, or none.

Table C-A EM Menus and Descriptions (continued)

Utility lets administrators update and
validate radio operating code – firm-
ware†.
Use Download Firmware to download
application code using TFTP.
The IDU has two image locations to pro-
tect radio firmware. New application
code always loads to the secondary
image. Reboot new code from the sec-
ondary to verify the new code.
Copy code to primary image loca-
tions–default boot location–after verifica-
tion.
Factory Defaults discards your radio
configuration for the factory settings
(affects traffic). You can save your con-
figuration to a file (File menu) before
reset.
The Windows menu lists all open win-
dows. Select a window to make it active.
User Manual displays system help top-

ics. About lists software release infor-
mation.
*. The RSL display only reads up to -90 dBm, and does not accurately measure
RSL for radios operating beyond -90 dBm.
†. Firmware files include '.hex' files for the application image, and '.mni' for
IDU and LIM programable logic.
Craft Terminal and Command Line Interface

The craft terminal interface (CTI) provides a text-based system for ac-
cessing radio data and controls with a VT100-compatible terminal or em-
ulation program.
CTI includes a character-based menu system and a limited command set,

called the command line interface (CLI), to configure a radio, check
alarms, set controls, and monitor radio performance. Like EM, CTI ac-
cesses the radio alarm log. Instead of using a mouse, you enter command
or select menu options using your terminal or computer keyboard.
The craft-terminal interface (CTI) menu opens after you log in. Select
Exit to go to the command-line prompt. CLI has a few commands for di-
rect access, scripting, and factory troubleshooting as Table C-B lists.

Type HELP and press ENTER for a list of available command. Enter HELP
MORE for an on-screen description of available commands.
Table C-B CLI Commands

Radio A> help
EthWrite EthRead EthStats IPOAstats cpu
exit g826reset g826print help menu
odu ping probe routes systemlog
shell ttstats termterm tasks valid
Radio A>
Command Description and Usage

EthWrite Write to Ethernet interface
EthRead Read from Ethernet interface
EthStats Get detailed statistics from Ethernet interface
IPOAstats,
IPOAstats Show IPOAir Channel Statistics
{reset}
cpu Monitor CPU performance statistics
exit Ends the CLI session
g826reset Reset G.826 statistics
g826print Lists G.826 statistics
help Opens the list of commands
menu Starts menu-driven interface
odu Shows odu uplink and downlink information
Send an ICMP echo request. Usage: ping host [-n count(max
ping
1000)]
probe Factory use only
routes In-depth look at the routing table
systemlog Display system log messages. Crl-C to abort.
shell Enhanced debug shell
ttstats Show Terminal-to-Terminal channel statistics
Run-time debugging features for terminal-to-terminal channel
termterm
testing
tasks Displays task information or deletes a task
valid Displays all valid configurations
whoami Lists user and radio name

Menus
The following sections discuss the craft terminal interface (CTI) menus.
The CTI has many of the advantages of a pull-down menu system, but al-
lows the menus to be used from a key pad, is integral to the IDU, and
does not need a mouse to navigate.
The boot code is the first software loaded during power-up or IDU ini-
tialization. You can see the progress of the boot test progress when con-
nected to the IDU in serial mode. Press CTRL+C within 2 seconds to
stop the boot and use a manual boot menu.
Main Menu
Menu layout includes the menu title, menu selections, and a status line.
Status line includes the radio name, alarm condition, and link condition
Normal condition shows no alarms and link operating status.
Access top-level tasks from the main menu. Type the number of the
menu selection you want and press Enter.
--------------------------------------------------
MENU TITLE Main Menu
1. Alarms
2. Performance
MENU SELECTION 3. Test
4. Configuration
5. Utilities
0. Exit
Radio A, No Alarm, Link Up >
RADIO NAME RADIO CONDITION LINK CONDITION
Alarm Menu
--------------------------------------------------
Alarm Menu
1. Current Alarms
2. Latched Alarms
3. Alarm Log
4. Change Log
5. Clear All Latched Alarms
0. Exit

Performance Menu
--------------------------------------------------
Near End Performance Menu
1. Last Second Statistics
2. Last Minute Statistics
3. Last Hour Statistics
4. Last Day Statistics
5. Last Week Statistics
6. All Statistics
7. History [ON]
8. Reset Stats
0. Exit
Test Menu
--------------------------------------------------
Test Menu
1. Aggregate Local Loopback
2. Aggregate BER Test
3. Tributary Loopback
4. Tributary BER Test
5. ODU Mute
0. Exit
Configuration Menu
--------------------------------------------------
Configuration Menu
1. IDU
2. ODU
4. IP
5. Alarms
0. Exit
Utility Menu
--------------------------------------------------
Utility Menu
1. Download Files
0. Exit

Security and Radio Identity
Once you establish communication between the terminal and radio, the
login command displays. Log in with your user name and password. The
defaults for administrator is admin, and for guest is guest. Initially, guest
access requires no password, and administrator access password is mni.
Use the configuration menu to enter new passwords.
The software opens by identifying the radio and its operating specifics.
Trying 172.2.16.2 (PORT:23)...
Connected to 172.2.16.2...
Login: admin
Password: ***
*************************************************************
*
* Welcome to the Proteus AMT L-Series Radio
*
* (c) 2002-2005, Microwave Networks, Inc.
*
* Software Version: 0.Da (2005-09-27)-1
*
* Capacity: 8 E1 + 100 BaseT
*
* Bandwidth: 28 MHz
*
* TX Frequency: 22718.000 MHz
*
* RX Frequency: 21486.000 MHz
*
* LAN IP Address: 172.2.1.2 MASK 255.255.0.0
*
* WAN IP Address: 3.3.3.1 MASK 255.255.255.0
*
*************************************************************

Alarms
--------------------------------------------------
Alarm Menu
1. Current Alarms
2. Latched Alarms
3. Alarm Log
4. Change Log
5. Clear All Latched Alarms
0. Exit
Radio A, No Alarm, Link Up > 1
Alarms include near- and far-end current and latched alarms, the alarm
and change logs, and a command to clear latched alarms.
Current alarms are those that are active. Alarms are normally self clear-
ing, that is, as soon as the condition clears the alarm stops. Latched
alarms are past alarm conditions, which each radio logs.
After selection of the radio you want to monitor, the alarms display as a
few lines of text under the radio selection menu as shown below.
--------------------------------------------------
Current Alarms
1. Near End [Normal]
2. Far End [Normal]
0. Exit
MAJOR: ON
IF Board PLL Lock
Modem Receive Fail
Modem Rx Frame Loss
Rx BER > 10^-3
MINOR: ON
Terminal-to-Terminal Channel Fail
Primary Power Supply Failure
Secondary Power Supply Failure
Rx BER > 10^-6
ODU Telemetry Alarm
AIS Inserted on Tributaries
Up to 100 user change events get time- and date-stamped to the change
log, and 100 alarm events to the alarm log as shown below. The 16 most
recent alarms are saved to non-volatile memory in the event of power
failure or unintended reset. Alarm menus let you select a log to view.
Alarm and change log menus also let you reset logs.
Change logs also list user level and IP address of any user that creates a
change event.

--------------------------------------------------
Near End Alarm Log Menu
1. Show Alarm Log
2. Reset Alarm Log
0. Exit
2005/02/24 11:29:55, Radio A, (set), ODU Telemetry Alarm, I: 33, O: 0
2005/02/24 11:29:55, Radio A, (set), IF Board PLL Lock, I: 33, O: 0
2005/02/24 11:29:54, Radio A, (set), Tributary 8 RX LOS, I: 33, O: 0
2005/02/24 11:29:54, Radio A, (set), AIS Inserted on Tributaries
2005/02/24 11:29:54, Radio A, (set), Custom BER Level, I: 33, O: 0
2005/02/24 11:29:54, Radio A, (set), Rx BER > 10^-6, I: 33, O: 0
2005/02/24 11:29:54, Radio A, (set), Rx BER > 10^-3, I: 33, O: 0
2005/02/24 11:29:54, Radio A, (set), Modem Receive Fail, I: 33, O: 0
2005/02/24 11:29:54, Radio A, (set), Major Alarm - Latched, I: 33, O: 0
2005/02/24 11:29:54, Radio A, (set), Major Alarm Summary, I: 33, O: 0
2005/02/24 11:29:54, Radio A, (set), Modem Rx Frame Loss, I: 33, O: 0
2005/02/24 11:29:54, Radio A, (set), Minor Alarm - Latched, I: 33, O: 0
2005/02/24 11:29:54, Radio A, (set), Minor Alarm Summary, I: 33, O: 0
End
--------------------------------------------------
Near End Change Log Menu
1. Show Change Log
2. Reset Change Log
0. Exit
2005/02/24 14:46:47, 29, Admin, 172.16.99.22, Command Processor Command
End

Performance
-------------------------------------------------
Performance
1. Near End
2. Far End
3. Reset All Stats
0. Exit
--------------------------------------------------
Near End Primary Performance Menu
1. Last Second Statistics
2. Last Minute Statistics
3. Last Hour Statistics
4. Last Day Statistics
5. Last Week Statistics
6. All Statistics
7. History [N/A]
8. Reset Stats
0. Exit
G.826 performance statistics for payload and the link use error detection
codes inherent to the radio. Near- and far-end statistics for last second to
last week consider the following events:
Errored Second (ES) A one second period with one or more errored
blocks or at least one defect
Severely Errored Second (SES) A one-second period, which contains ≥
than 30% errored blocks or at least one defect.
SES is a subset of ES.
Bit Error Rate (BER) The percentage of bits that have errors relative
to the total number of bits received in a
transmission, usually expressed as ten to a
negative power.
Near End Performance (Last Second)
Near End Far End
Elapsed Seconds: 1 1
Available Seconds: 1 1
Errored Seconds: 0 0
Severely Errored Seconds: 0 0
Bit Error Rate: 0.00e+00 0.00e+00
(CTRL-C to exit)
Performance statistics refresh every five seconds. You can also enable
performance history data collection and select an interval is between 1
second and 500 days as the following text describes.

On the performance statistics menus the All Statistics selection lists all
G.826 statistics and the significant RF performance measurements.
Near End Performance (Custom)
Near End
Elapsed Seconds: 172194
Available Seconds: 0
Unavailable Seconds: 172194
Errored Seconds: 0
Severely Errored Seconds: 0
Errored Seconds Ratio: 0.00e+00
Sev Errored Seconds Ratio: 0.00e+00
Total Codewords: 0
Bit Error Rate: 0.00e+00
Back Bit Error Rate: 0.00e+00
Current RSL: 0
Fade Margin: 70
Transmit Power: 0
(CTRL-C to exit)
The History selection lets you configure and collect performance data for
the selected radio at an interval between 1 second and 500 days. When
you enable performance history you can display or upload a file of up to
27 performance variables.
Get a free trial version of a Uploaded performance history files go your TFTP server (not provided)
TFTP server at at the interval you set, or you can request a manual upload anytime.
www.solarwinds.net
Enter the IP address of the TFTP server in the Utilities menu, Download
selection. The file saves to the directory you configure in your TFTP
server application.
--------------------------------------------------
Near End Performance History Menu
1. Data Collection Enable [OFF]
2. Data Collection Interval [1 Minute]
3. Collected Variables [27 selected]
4. Upload Filename [phist.csv]
5. Upload Interval [15 Seconds]
6. Storage Info
7. Show History
8. Request Manual Upload
9. Clear History
0. Exit

Test
Use TEST to install, commission, and maintain the radio. You can mute
the online transmitter, set local aggregate or tributary loopback, or run a
bit-error rate test on local (near end) or remote (far end) radios.
-------------------------------------------------
Test Menu
1. Aggregate Local Loopback
2. Aggregate BER Test
3. Tributary Loopback
4. Tributary BER Test
5. ODU Mute
0. Exit
Aggregate local loopback is a digital loopback between the modem out-

put and the line interface (Figure C-5).
-------------------------------------------------
Aggregate Local Loopback
1. Near End [N/A]
2. Far End [N/A]
0. Exit
--------------------------------------------------
Near End Aggregate Loopback Menu
1. Aggregate Local Loopback [N/A]
2. Aggregate Loopback Time [N/A]
0. Exit
Enter new value for Agg Loop Time (0 for infinity):
Tributary loopback occurs at the line interface (Figure C-5) for Ethernet
and PDH applications. Because IP is a routing protocol, remote Ethernet
loopback only supports broadcast packets.
-------------------------------------------------
Tributary Loopback
1. Near End
2. Far End
0. Exit
--------------------------------------------------
Near End Tributary Loopback Menu
1. Tributary Local Loopback
2. Tributary Remote Loopback
0. Exit

Local Aggregate
Loopback
IDU NE/FE Local
Tributary
Loopback ODU
Processing
Multiplex Coding
LIU and and RF
IF
Frame Modem Processing
NE/FE Remote
Tributary
Loopback
Figure C-5. Radio Loopbacks
BER test mode lets you configure the test and view test results. BER is
expressed as 10 to the negative power. For example, the BER result 3E-6
would indicate that three bits were in error out of 1,000,000 transmitted.
Expressions for bits received and bits errored are hexidecimal format.
--------------------------------------------------
Tributary BER Test
1. Near End
2. Far End
0. Exit
--------------------------------------------------
Near End Tributary BER Test
1. Tributary BER Test Mode
2. Tributary BER Test Results
3. Clear Tributary Results
0. Exit
--------------------------------------------------
Near End Primary Tributary BER Test Mode
1. Trib 1 [OFF]
2. Trib 2 [OFF]
3. Trib 3 [OFF]
4. Trib 4 [OFF]
5. Trib 5 [OFF]
6. Trib 6 [OFF]
7. Trib 7 [OFF]
8. Trib 8 [OFF]
9. Trib 9 [OFF]
10. Trib 10 [OFF]
11. Trib 11 [OFF]
12. Trib 12 [OFF]
13. Trib 13 [OFF]
14. Trib 14 [OFF]
15. Trib 15 [OFF]
16. Trib 16 [OFF]
0. Exit

The displays with the BER test results update every five seconds.
--------------------------------------------------
Aggregate BER Test
1. Near End [OFF]
2. Far End [OFF]
3. Clear All Agg BER Results
0. Exit
--------------------------------------------------
Near End Primary BER Test Mode Menu
1. Aggregate BER Test Mode [OFF]
2. Aggregate BER Test Results
3. Clear Aggregate BER Results
0. Exit
Near End Aggregate BER Results

Near End Far End
Bits Received: 0 0
Bits Errored: 0 0
Agg BER: 0.00e+00 0.00e+00
Elapsed Time: 000 d 00:00:00 000 d 00:00:00
(CTRL-C to exit)

Configuration
You must have administrative access to change any setting in Configura-

tion.
--------------------------------------------------
Configuration Menu
1. IDU
2. ODU
4. IP
5. Alarms
0. Exit
IDU configuration lets you set the radio name, view inventory, and set
user passwords, system clocks, and the data rate of the front-panel com-
puter port.
--------------------------------------------------
Near End IDU
1. Near End (Local) [Radio A]
2. Far End [Radio B]
0. Exit
--------------------------------------------------
2. Inventory
3. License Key [r2go-FZgZ-QkYJ]
4. Admin Password
5. Guest Password
6. Set Clock [2005-10-11,18:02:12]
7. Craft Port Rate [9600]
8. NMS Speed [Auto-Negotiate/Auto-Negotiate]
0. Exit
NOTE: You must have administrative access to change configuration

settings, and know the current passwords to change
administrative or guest passwords.
Radio Name provides a line for you to enter a new value. Inventory is
read-only data including serial numbers, firmware versions, interface
type, and any firmware checksum.
Near End
Image Booted: Primary

*** Hardware Components ***
Odu Serial #: 52043252
Odu Version: B
Odu Firmware Version: 10000.32
Motherboard Part Number: 8000621-20
Motherboard Serial #: 061405049
Motherboard Version: A03
Motherboard Firmware Part Number: 4600068-00
Motherboard Firmware Version: 0.Da (2005-09-27)-1
IF Board Part Number: 8000614-13
IF Board Serial #: 060705113
Idu Power Supply Part Number: 8000569-00

Idu Power Supply Serial #: 060605127

PDH Part Number: 8000621-20
100BaseT Part Number: 8000621-20
*** Firmware Components ***
Bootloader Firmware Part Number: 4600067-00
Bootloader Firmware Version: 0.B (2005-08-14)
Bootloader Firmware Checksum: 65535
Primary App Firmware Part Number: 4600068-00
Primary App Firmware Version: 0.Da
Primary App Firmware Checksum: 37720
Secondary App Firmware Part Number: 4600068-00
Secondary App Firmware Version: 0.B
Secondary App Firmware Checksum: 65535
28Mhz E1 Modem Firmware Part Number: 4600073-00
28Mhz E1 Modem Firmware Version: Vert00
28Mhz E1 Modem Firmware Checksum: 19021
7Mhz E1 Modem Firmware Version: Rev_B
14Mhz E1 Modem Firmware Version: Rev_B
*** Software Components ***
Feature License Key Serial #: FTRKEY
Component Service State Serial #: COMPSVC
Dynamic Image Transfer Serial #: DYNIMG
QPSK Modulation Serial #: QPSK
8PSK Modulation Part Number: 4600089-22
8PSK Modulation Serial #: 8PSK
Configurable Bandwidth Serial #: BWCFG
2.5 Mhz Bandwidth Serial #: BW2.5
3.5 Mhz Bandwidth Serial #: BW3.5
5 Mhz Bandwidth Serial #: BW5
E1 Rate Channels Serial #: E1
100BaseT Payload Part Number: 4600089-61
100BaseT Payload Serial #: ETH
NMS Speed Select Serial #: NMSSPD
RIPv1 Dynamic Routing Serial #: RIP1
RIPv2 Dynamic Routing Serial #: RIP2
Press any key to continue...
Craft Port Rate (COMPUTER port) provides a line for you to enter a new
value. Set the port to 9600, 19200, 38400, or 57600 bps.
ODU configuration lets you view the RF unit information and current
settings. Admin access lets you adjust the transmit frequency and output
power, and set APC and RSL trip points.
--------------------------------------------------
ODU
1. Near End [13120.000 MHz]
2. Far End [12854.000 MHz]
0. Exit
--------------------------------------------------
Near End ODU Configuration Menu
1. ODU Info
2. TX Frequency [13120.000 MHz]
3. RX Frequency [12854.000 MHz]
4. TX Power [15 dBm (min:-11, max:19)]
5. APC Mode [OFF]
6. RSL Setpoint [-60 dBm]
7. ODU Mute State [Online]
0. Exit

ODU information includes the fixed sub-band and transmit/receive spac-

ing (low/high band).
Serial Number: 3
Firmware Version: 53
Frequency Band: 13 GHz
Sub-band: B
Tx Hi/Lo: Hi
Min TX Frequency: 13087 Mhz
Max TX Frequency: 13122 Mhz
Min RX Frequency: 12821 Mhz
Max RX Frequency: 12856 Mhz
T/R Spacing: 266 Mhz
Set TX Power (max power in APC): 19

Enable APC to let the radio adjust far-end transmit power in ±1 dB steps
to keep RSL within +3 dB of the RSL set point. APC works with your
RSL set point and TX Power settings.
Enter new value for APC:
1. On
2. Off
Select:
Enter new value for RSL Setpoint (in -dBm):
Select Payload / Modulation and configure the E1/DS1 channels. For

PDH lines 'enable' activates tributaries. Disable channels (lines) for ser-
vice. Set the radio to monitor signals on channels "In Use" for loss of sig-
nal. You can also assign E1 and DS1tributaries line encoding. E-rate
lines–AMI or HDB3, and DS-rate lines are B8ZS.
Payload / Modulation
1. Near End (Local) [8 E1 + 100 BaseT @ 28 MHz]
2. Far End Primary [8 E1 + 100 BaseT @ 28 MHz]
3. Configure Modem
0. Exit
--------------------------------------------------
Near End Channel Configuratio
1. E1 Configuration [8 E1]
2. 100 BaseT Configuration [100 BaseT]
3. Channel Bandwidth [28 MHz]
4. Current State [VALID]
0. Exit
IP Configuration lets you set the radio IP address, IP mask, and routing.
You can enter static routing information of up to 32 routes or use RIP
(routing information protocol). RIP automates the population of routing
tables on your network.
--------------------------------------------------
IP
1. Near End (Local) [172.2.1.2]
2. Far End [172.3.1.1]
0. Exit
Radio 5, No Alarms, Link Up >

--------------------------------------------------
Near End IP Configuration Menu
1. LAN Interface [172.2.1.2]
2. WAN Interface [3.3.3.1]
3. Routing Table
0. Exit
--------------------------------------------------
Near End LAN Interface Configuration
1. LAN IP Address [172.2.1.2]
2. LAN IP Mask [255.255.0.0]
3. LAN Routing Config [RIP]
0. Exit
Please enter new value for LAN Address (in dotted decimal):
RIP is classified as a distance vector protocol, which means it uses dis-

tance, as measured in routing hops, to determine a packet's optimal path.
Routers send out advertisements to one another every 30 seconds. Each
router that receives a given advertisement increases the hop count by
one. If advertisements are received from multiple routers, the path to the
router with the lowest hop count is the path chosen. Should the preferred
route be unavailable, the route with the higher hop count is used as a
backup.
--------------------------------------------------
Near End LAN Port Routing Settings
1. Routing Protocol [RIP]
2. Transmit Mode [RIP 1 Compatibility]
3. Receive Mode [RIP 1 and RIP 2]
4. Enable Custom Advertisement [OFF]
5. Custom Advertisment Address [0.0.0.0]
6. Custom Advertisement Mask [0.0.0.0]
0. Exit
Enter new value for LAN Routing Protocol:
1. Disabled
2. RIP
3. MNI Protection Routing
Select:
Custom router advertisement allows you to enter the IP address and IP

mask of a device or gateway on your network that may be problematic
for RIP discovery. After custom advertisement, population of routing ta-
bles with the device or gateway address continues automatically.

Utilities
Since Proteus AMT L-Series is completely software configured, you can

update the radio operating code using the Utility menu.
--------------------------------------------------
Utility Menu
1. Download Files
0. Exit
Download code (firmware) for bootloader (startup), application, IDU

TX, IDU RX, E1/DS1 LINE, and Ethernet LINE code.
Download to the secondary image location or synchronize secondary im-
ages to copy a secondary image from another radio. Boot from the sec-
ondary image to check that the code works, before copying the code to
the primary, boot, location.
-----------------------------------------------
Synchronize Secondary Images
1. Source Radio [N/A]
0. Exit
Radio A,, No Alarms, Link Up > 1
--------------------------------------------------
Synchronize Secondary Images Source Radio
1. Near End (Local)
2. Far End
0. Exit
--------------------------------------------------
Far End Synchronize Secondary Images
1. Source Radio [Far End]
2. Synchronize Images
0. Exit
Get a trial version of an IDU and line code downloads to programmable logic in the IDU. The
TFTP server at source port is the Ethernet port from a TFTP server. Use any networked
http://www.solarwinds.net PC running TFTP server software to download firmware to the radio.
Near End Download Menu
1. Begin Download
2. Flash Destination [N/A]
3. TFTP File Name [lc_app.mnz]
4. TFTP Server Address [172.16.99.2]
0. Exit
Radio 5, No Alarms, Link Up >
Copy image files (code) to the primary (default boot) location after con-
firming operation. Maintain the secondary image as a backup.

--------------------------------------------------
Utility Menu
1. Download Files
0. Exit
Reboot affects traffic. The radio loads the operating code and must again
synchronize with the facing site.
--------------------------------------------------
Utility Menu
1. Download Files
0. Exit
SWLab-100, No Alarms, Link Up > 5
--------------------------------------------------
Reboot To Primary Image
1. Near End (Local)
2. Far End
3. All Radios
0. Exit
Are you sure you wish to reboot all radios (y/n)? y
Rebooting Online Far End Radio ...
Rebooting myself, good bye ...


Appendix D
WAN/IPO-Air Channel Routing
Overview
Use this section to set The wide area network (WAN) interface, or IPO-Air (Internet Protocol
up and implement your over the air), channel is a dedicated channel in the microwave communi-
radio network. cation path that transmits data at 64 kbps minimum. The channel passes
Internet Protocol (IP) packets from one radio to another. Each radio has
the ability to receive packets on its Ethernet LAN interface and forward
them to the IPOAir, or WAN, interface. Any radio can also receive pack-
ets from the IPOAir interface and forward them to the Ethernet interface.
The network architecture of Proteus AMT L-Series radios allows IP ac-
cess to any radio on the network. This section provides the information
you need to administer your radio network.
LAN Port
The local area network (LAN) port is the 10/100BaseT Ethernet interface
at the RJ-45 connector on the radio front panel. It is called LAN because
it immediately communicates with any Ethernet device on the same sub-
net, which typically consists of devices in the same room or building.
WAN Port
The wide area network (WAN) port is tied directly to the IPOAir chan-
nel. The WAN port has no physical interface as it is integral to the IDU.
The channel allows a radio to communicate with its counterpart radio at
the far side of a microwave link (far-end radio). It is called WAN because
it communicates with a device several miles away, and therefore covers a
much wider area than the LAN port.
WAN Port Communication
To communicate via IP, Both radios in a link must have IP addresses on the same subnet to com-
radios in a link must municate. The address and subnet mask determine the subnet. Subnet
have IP addresses on mask is a description of values within an IP address unique to the subnet.
the same subnet. For example, a device has the IP address 172.25.10.2 and subnet mask
255.255.0.0. The subnet mask indicates that the first two numbers of the
IP address defines the subnet – 172.25.0.0. Devices with the IP address
Proteus AMT L-Series Manual Page D-1

that start with 172.25 are part of the 172.25 subnet, and routing should
not be required to communicate between these devices.
The IP address and subnet mask may be represented by a single 32-bit
number instead of four decimal numbers ranging from 0 to 255. In a sub-
net mask, the first, or most significant, bit of the mask must be set to bi-
nary 1 while any bit after the first 0 must also be 0. Therefore,
255.255.255.252, binary 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111100, is a
valid mask; but 255.255.255.172, binary 11111111 11111111 10101100,
is not.
Because of this restriction on subnet masks, they are sometimes referred
to by the number of leading 1’s in the mask. For example, a subnet mask
of 255.255.0.0 would be called a 16-bit subnet mask, because the first 16
bits are 1’s. A common notation to describe the network in the preceding
paragraph is 172.25.0.0/16, which reports the number of bits in the sub-
net mask.
Since there are only two radios in a link (four in protected), WAN sub-
nets can be small. The following CTI Configuration screens show a
WAN interface with an address of 172.17.1.1 and a mask of
255.255.255.252. This means that the WAN port is on subnet
172.17.1.0/30 and may only communicate with other ports on the same
subnet.
--------------------------------------------------
Configuration Menu
1. IDU
2. ODU
4. IP
5. Alarms
0. Exit
--------------------------------------------------
IP
1. Near End (Local) [172.2.1.2]
2. Far End [172.3.1.1]
0. Exit
--------------------------------------------------
Near End IP Configuration Menu
1. LAN Interface [172.2.1.2]
2. WAN Interface [172.17.1.1]
3. Routing Table
0. Exit
--------------------------------------------------
Near End WAN Interface Configuration
1. WAN IP Address [172.17.1.1]
2. WAN IP Mask [255.255.255.255]
3. WAN Routing Config [RIP]
0. Exit
If the radio does not connect to the WAN interface on the other side of
the link, the IP-OVER-AIR CHANNEL FAIL alarm activates. This could hap-
pen if the link fails or if WAN interface addresses are not on the same
subnet.
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IP Data Routing
IP Data Routing
The routing engine that makes the decisions on whether or not to forward
a packet from one interface to another is on an IDU processor between
the two ports. The processor receives all packets, examines them, and de-
cides if the packet is intended for that radio or needs to be forwarded.
Configure the routing table, below, properly for routing to work.
The IPOAir channel can carry any type of IP data, including, but not lim-
ited to, Internet Control Messaging Protocol (ICMP, used for PING pro-
gram), Telnet, Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP), or Simple Network
Management Protocol (SNMP). The IPOAir channel does not support
non-IP data such as AppleTalk and NetBios.
The Routing Table
The routing table tells the routing engine what to forward, and where to
forward it. The following screen shows a typical routing table for a Pro-
teus AMT L-Series radio.
IP Configuration Menu
1. LAN Interface [172.16.20.201]
2. WAN Interface [172.40.200.201]
4. Routing Table
0. Exit
ID Destination Mask Next Hop Type Int Met Added
1 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 172.16.40.1 IND 2 2 Dynamic
2 127.0.0.0 255.0.0.0 127.0.0.1 DIR 1 1 System
3 172.16.0.0 255.255.0.0 172.16.99.100 DIR 2 1 System
4 172.16.200.100 255.255.255.255 127.0.0.1 IND 1 1 System
5 172.17.1.0 255.255.255.252 172.17.1.1 DIR 3 2 Dynamic
6 172.17.1.1 255.255.255.255 127.0.0.1 IND 1 1 System
7 172.18.0.0 255.255.0.0 172.17.1.2 IND 3 3 Dynamic
--------------------------------------------------
Route Table
1. Add Route
2. Delete Route
3. Change Default Route [172.16.40.1]
0. Exit
The table is broken into eight columns: ID, DESTINATION, MASK, NEXT
HOP, TYPE, INT (interface), MET, ADDED. The ID identifies a route, mak-
ing it easier to delete a route using the menu system. The destination is
the address where a packet ultimately ends. The mask, along with the
destination, defines the subnet ID of where the packet is going. For ex-
ample, in ID7 above, the destination address is 172.18.0.0 and the subnet
mask is 255.255.0.0, so this route refers to subnet 172.18.0.0/16. The
next hop address tells the radio where to send the packet next to get it on
its way. In ID7, that address is 172.17.1.2. So any time this radio receives
a packet bound for any address that starts with 172.18, it knows to for-
ward it on to the device at address 172.17.1.2. The type, direct (DIR) or

indirect (IND) tells us whether the radio will forward the packet directly
to the final destination (DIR) or to another router (IND). The interface
field tells us which interface the radio will route the packet on. INT1 is
the loopback interface, INT2 is the LAN interface, and INT3 is the WAN
interface. ID7 is routing packets across the WAN interface.
MET specifies the metric used to select between multiple routes with the
same prefix. The lowest metric is the best matching route. ADDED spec-
ifies the type of route. Routes you add are Static, routes using RIP are
Dynamic, and routes configured by the IP protocol are System.
Looking at the rest of the routing table, ID6 has a subnet mask with no
0’s in it; therefore it refers to the specific address 172.17.1.1. The next
hop is the loopback port of 127.0.0.1, so this route shows that packets
destined for 172.17.1.1 go to this radio. Note that 172.17.1.1 is the radio
WAN interface. There is a similar route for each active interface in the
radio, except for the loopback interface. ID4 refers to the LAN interface
at 172.16.200.100.
ID5 refers to a network at 172.17.1.0/30, and tells the radio to forward

these packets directly out the WAN port. This network is the same net-
work that the WAN port is on. This route is added automatically when
the WAN port is active, and there is a similar route for all active inter-
faces. ID3 refers to the LAN subnet, and ID2 refers to the loopback sub-
net.
ID1 is a special route called a default route. Note that it is really referring
to a network with an all 0’s mask, which would cover all conceivable ad-
dresses. This route tells the radio that when it has no idea of what to do
with a packet based upon the other routes, send the packet to address
172.16.40.1. The default route address is presumably a sophisticated
router with a much larger routing table.
Static Routes
Add static routes to Static routes are routes that you add to a routing table. Static routes stay
PCs to monitor radios in the routing table across power-ups until the you delete them. The ex-
on a different subnet. ception is when an interface goes down and all the routes to that interface
See the following page. temporarily become inactive. This can occur when the WAN interface
fails down as a result of microwave link or radio failure. When the inter-
face comes up, the routes become active.
For example, consider the example network in Figure D-1. If the net-
work does not use dynamic routing such as RIP (page D-6), then you add
static routes to each device to get them to communicate.

IP Data Routing
Figure D-1. Example Network
The following Example: Using Static Route to Connect a PC to a Radio

paragraphs discuss
connecting a PC to a BotRadio, which knows how to get to the devices that it is directly at-
radio on a different tached to, has routes to the 172.18.0.0/16 and 172.17.1.0/30 networks.
subnet. However, it does not know how to get to the 172.16.0.0/16 network, so it
cannot communicate with the PC on that network. So, add a static route
to the 172.16.0.0/16 network; a route with an IP address 172.16.0.0, a
subnet mask 255.255.0.0, and a next-hop destination 172.17.1.1 (the
WAN port on the other radio). Note that the next-hop destination has to
be an address that the radio already knows how to reach.
Now BotRadio knows how to communicate with the PC, but the PC does
not know how to communicate with BotRadio. The PC knows nothing
about the IPOAir network or the 172.18.0.0/16 Ethernet network, so it
needs two routes. The first is a route to 172.17.1.0 address with a
255.255.255.252 mask and a next-hop address of 172.16.200.100 (To-
pRadio). This gets the PC access to the IPOAir network. The second
route is to 172.18.0.0 with a mask of 255.255.0.0 and a next-hop address
of 172.16.200.100. This gets the PC access to the 172.18.0.0/16 Ethernet
network.
At the PC, use the PING command to attempt to send packets to BotRa-
dio. PING is a simple program that sends Internet Control Messaging Pro-
tocol (ICMP) packets from one device to another, and expects the packet
to "echo" back. When you ping 172.17.1.2 (the WAN interface on
BotRadio), you receive replies, but do not receive replies when you ping
172.18.200.101 (the BotRadio LAN interface) because the PC is sending
all the packets to TopRadio for forwarding, and TopRadio knows how to
get to 172.17.1.2 (on a network to which it is directly attached), but does
not know how to get to 172.18.200.101.
To fix the problem, add a route to TopRadio to address 172.18.0.0, mask
255.255.0.0, and a next-hop address of 172.17.1.2. This lets TopRadio

forward packets to the LAN interface of BotRadio. Once done, you can
ping address 172.18.200.101 from the PC.
Advantages of Static Routing

Once you understand how static routes work, they are relatively simple
to use. You enter them once, after which the network should continue to
work indefinitely. The routes are secure and cannot be modified by exter-
nal devices.
Disadvantages of Static Routing

For a large network, there can be a lot of static routes that would have to
be added on each device in the network. Also, if you have a protected
configuration such as a loop network, static routes can only define one
path through the network. If the defined path goes down, you will lose
communication, even if an alternate microwave path is still operational.
Finally, when adding new radios to an existing network, the static routing
table on each radio would have to be updated to describe the new subnets
added.
Routing Information Protocol (RIP)

Use RIP when building The Proteus AMT L-Series radio supports Routing Information Protocol
large networks, or (RIP) 1 and 2. RIP is a standard protocol that performs dynamic routing.
when connecting Each RIP-enabled device on the network declares information about the
networks that included networks it knows. When device receives this information that describes
protected radios.
a network that it does not already know, it adds the routing information
of that network to its routing table.
For example, in the network in Figure D-1, if both radios have RIP en-
abled on both the LAN and WAN ports on boot up, the BotRadio will
learn about the 172.16.0.0/16 network from TopRadio and TopRadio will
learn about the 172.18.0.0/16 network from BotRadio. Both will add the
routes to their routing table, and the PC will be able to ping BotRadio
without manually adding any static routes to either radio.
NOTE: L-Series radios fix RIP transmit mode on the WAN to 'RIP 1'.
Both LAN and WAN set to transmit mode RIP 2 would cause
conflicts in the routing table.
--------------------------------------------------
Near End WAN Port Routing Settings
1. Routing Protocol [RIP]
2. Transmit Mode [RIP 1 Compatibility]
3. Receive Mode [RIP 1 and RIP 2]
4. Enable Custom Advertisement [OFF]
5. Custom Advertisment Address [0.0.0.0]
6. Custom Advertisement Mask [0.0.0.0]
0. Exit

IP Data Routing
Advantages of RIP
RIP helps configure network communications much faster on large net-
works because you don't have to setup static routing tables in any of the
radios. And, as you add radios you do not have to re-visit previously in-
stalled radios to update routing tables.
When you have a multi-path network, RIP finds the shortest path in
terms of routing hops. If that path breaks for any reason, RIP finds the al-
ternate path and resume communications.
NOTE: When you install routers with MNI protected radios, such and
AMT radios, you MUST use RIP.
RIP is an industry standard protocol that is supported by other third-party

devices such as routers. In a complex mixed network, radios running RIP
are able to communicate with these other devices to enable communica-
tions across the network.
Disadvantages of RIP
Network Size: The RIP standard is limited to 15 routes in a single line.
Since each radio performs routing, there are two routing hops for each
radio link. So a network that contains more than seven microwave links
in a single line will not be able to establish communications across the
network using RIP alone.
Convergence: RIP is typically slow to converge. When a device stops
receiving a certain route, it can take the device up to five minutes for the
route to time out and delete from the routing table. In a large protected
network, when one path goes down and the routes in all the radios need
to be updated to re-establish communications, network down-time can be
significant.
Security and Faults: It is possible for a hack to send RIP packets that
lets all network data route to his or her device. Also, if one of the devices
on the network does not strictly follow the RIP standard or fails in such a
way that it starts to send incorrect RIP advertisement, the entire network
can fail.
Bypassing Network Size Limit of RIP

To help alleviate this problem, the Proteus implementation of RIP has
CUSTOM ROUTING ADVERTISEMENT. This allows the radio to send out a
single, larger network advertisement that appears to RIP as if it is con-
nected directly to the radio without using multiple routers; Figure D-2.

All subnet masks are 255.255.255.0
LAN 172.16.1.1 172.17.2.1 LAN

WAN 172.16.2.1 172.17.1.2 WAN
WAN 172.16.2.2 172.17.1.1 WAN

LAN 172.16.3.1 172.16.15.2 LAN
LAN 172.16.3.2 172.16.15.1 LAN

WAN 172.16.4.1 172.16.14.2 WAN
WAN 172.16.4.2 172.16.14.1 WAN

LAN 172.16.5.1 172.16.13.2 LAN
Ethernet connection
microwave link
LAN 172.16.5.2 172.16.13.1 LAN
WAN 172.16.6.1 172.16.12.2 WAN
WAN 172.16.6.2 172.16.12.1 WAN

LAN 172.16.7.1 172.16.11.2 LAN
LAN 172.16.7.2 172.16.11.1 LAN

WAN 172.16.8.1 172.16.10.2 WAN
WAN 172.16.8.2 172.16.10.1 WAN

LAN 172.16.9.1 172.16.9.2 LAN
Figure D-2. Example of a Large RIP-Enabled Radio Network
In Figure D-2, each route RIP learns has a metric equal to the number of
routers that must be traversed to get to the network. From the perspective
of the radio with address 172.16.1.1, networks 172.16.1.0/24 and
172.16.2.0/24 (the directly connected networks) have metrics of 1. Net-
work 172.16.3.0/24, which it has learned from 172.16.3.1, has a metric
of 2. Network 172.16.4.0/24 has a metric of 3, and the metric increases
by one for each network down the line. Network 172.17.1.0/24 has a
metric of 15, which is the maximum metric allowed by RIP. So
172.16.1.1 will not learn network 172.17.2.0/24, which should have a
metric of 16.

IP Data Routing
Use CUSTOM To fix this problem, send a CUSTOM ADVERTISEMENT (using the radio
ADVERTISEMENT to management software) out of port 172.16.15.2. This advertisement will
extend a RIP enabled be the network 172.17.0.0/16, with a metric of 1 (at 172.16.15.2). By the
networks. time the route traverses to 172.16.1.1, the metric will have grown to 15,
and will be added to the routing table. Now 172.16.1.1 will know how to
get to both the 172.17.1.0/24 and 172.17.2.0/24 networks. As long as any
links added below the 172.17.2.1 radio are within the 172.17.0.0/16 "su-
pernet" they will be able to communicate with 172.16.1.1.
In the same example, the radio at 172.17.2.1 cannot learn the
172.16.1.0/24 network because of the same RIP limitation. To solve this,
send a CUSTOM ADVERTISEMENT out of port 172.17.1.1 for "supernet"
172.16.0.0/24.
Since the radio with LAN address 172.16.15.2 is sending these custom
supernet advertisements out of both ports, it is forming a border between
two RIP domains. Such routers are sometimes referred to as border gate-
ways.


Appendix E
Optional ODU and RFU Mounting
Overview
RF units typically mount and latch directly to push-fit antennas to form
the ODU. RF units can mount separate from antennas using the offset
pole mount kit or the rack mount kit. Antennas for these configurations
use a standard rectangular waveguide feed.
Offset ODU Mounting
Use antennas from a variety Use the ODU offset mounting kit, Table E-A and Figure E-1, to mount a
of vendors that use a non-protected RF unit on a pole separate from an antenna that uses a
standard rectangular standard waveguide feed. Employ the offset ODU option where a Pro-
waveguide interface. teus AMT L-Series push-fit antenna is not available, a site has antennas
for reuse, or to meet customer mounting requirements.
NOTE: Do not use a push-fit antenna. The kit does not convert the
push-fit antenna feed to a standard waveguide interface.
When using the offset pole mounting kit, a length of flexible or elliptical
waveguide connects the RF unit to an antenna that uses a standard
waveguide feed. The kit has an adapter that connects the RF unit RF I/O
port to a standard rectangular waveguide interface. This interface is a
cover flange with threaded screw holes in a square pattern.
The flexible waveguide you choose may have either a choke or cover
flange, but must have a groove for an O-ring to provide an environmental
seal. The waveguide flange must also have un-tapped screw holes or
pre-placed screws to secure the flange to the adapter on the mounting
plate, and to the antenna at the opposite end.
Table E-A ODU - RFU Offset Mounting Kit
Description P/N
7/8-GHz ODU Offset Mounting Kit, Circular I/O 8708271-07
11-GHz ODU Offset Mounting Kit, Circular I/O 8708271-11
13-GHz ODU Offset Mounting Kit, Rect. I/O 8708271-00
15-GHz ODU Offset Mounting Kit, Rect. I/O 8708271-01
23/26-GHz ODU Offset Mounting Kit, Circular I/O 8708271-23
Proteus AMT L-Series Manual Page E-1

Figure E-1. ODU Offset Mount Kit, P/N 8708271-xx
Table E-B lists components of the ODU offset kit. Table E-C lists the
suggested waveguide size and flange type for each RF frequency.
Table E-B Offset Mounting Kit Components, P/N 8708271-xx

Description P/N Qty
Kit, Bolt (3/8")/Bracket, Pole Mount 8708225-00 1
Plate, Offset Mounting, NP/HSBY 8509698-02 1
Screw, 6-32 x 0.438, Phillips-head Flat, SS 1304105-14 10
Nut, 6-32, English, w/ext tooth lock washer 0285556F03 8
Striker, Offset Mounting, NP/HSBY 8509697-01 4
Adapter, ODU (Table E-C) 38000xx-xx 1
O-Ring, 1.612" ID, 0.103" diameter, BUNA-N 3900009-09 1
O-ring Lubricant, 10cc 52500-118 1
Paste, Anti-Seize, 7.5g Tube 6900048-01 1
Table E-C Waveguide Adapters on Offset Mounting Plate

ODU P/N Flex Waveguide Waveguide Flange
7/8 GHz 3800061-01 WR112 circular PBR84
11 GHz 3800076-01 WR90 circular PBR100
13 GHz 3800060-01 WR75 rectangle PBR120
Page E-2 Proteus AMT L-Series Manual

Overview
RFU Rack Mounting Kit

Use antennas from a variety The ODU rack mounting kit,Table E-D, provides hardware for mounting
of vendors that use a an RF unit indoors in a standard 19-inch equipment rack separated from
standard rectangular the outdoor antenna.
When using the offset pole mounting kit, a length of flexible or elliptical
waveguide connects the RF unit to an antenna that has a standard
waveguide feed. The kit has an adapter,Table E-E, that converts the RF
unit RF I/O to a standard rectangular waveguide interface. This interface
is a cover flange with threaded screw holes in a square pattern. The
waveguide you choose to interface with the adapter may be either a
choke or cover flange, but must have a groove for an O-ring that pro-
vides the environmental seal, and un-threaded screw holes for screws
that secure the waveguide to the adapter at the RF unit and the interface
at the antenna.
NOTE: Do not use the offset pole mount kit with a Proteus AMT L-Series
push-fit antenna. The kit does not have an adapter to convert the
push-fit antenna feed to a standard waveguide interface.
The ODU rack mount kit will normally be used with standard antennas
from a variety of vendors using a traditional rectangular waveguide feed.
Table E-E lists components of the ODU rack mounting kit. Table E-F
lists suggested waveguide size and flange type for each RF frequency.
Table E-D RFU Rack Mounting Kit

Description P/N
7/8GHz, Rack Mounting Kit, Circular I/O 8708272-07
11-GHz, Rack Mounting Kit, Circular I/O 8708272-11
13GHz, Rack Mounting Kit, Rectangular I/O 8708272-00
15GHz, Rack Mounting Kit, Rectangular I/O 8708272-01
18GHz, Rack Mounting Kit, Circular I/O 8708272-18
23/26GHz, Rack Mounting Kit, Circular I/O 8708272-23
38GHz, Rack Mounting Kit, Circular I/O 8708272-38
Table E-E ODU Rack Mounting Kit Components

Component P/N Qty
RFU Mount 8509738-01 1
Screw, 6-32 x 0.438, Phillips-head Flat, SS 1304105-14 10
Waveguide adapter, see Table E-F 38000XX-XX 1
Nut, 6-32, English, w/ext tooth lock washer 0285556F03 8
Striker, Offset Mounting, NP/HSBY 8509697-01 4
Screw,12-24, self-tap, slot hex-head, SS 38531400 8
O-ring,1.612" ID, 0.103" diameter, BUNA-N 3900009-09 1
O-ring Lubricant, 10cc 52500-118 1

Figure E-2. RFU Rack Mount Kit, P/N 8708272-xx
Table E-F Waveguide Adapters on Rack Mounting Plate

ODU P/N Flex Waveguide Waveguide Flange

Installing the Mounting Kits
Installing the Mounting Kits

Installing the Offset Mounting Kit
Install the coax cable, IDU, and antenna as Chapter 2 describes.
Prior to installing nuts on To install the offset mounting kit:

bolts, place a small amount
of anti-seize paste on the Step 1: If not attached, secure the waveguide adapter and strikers to the
bolt threads. mounting plate with the include screws and nuts. Figure E-1
shows hardware placement.
Step 2: Use the 3/8-16" U-bolts in the kit to secure the offset mounting
plate (Figure E-1) to a vertical pole that is 1.9 to 4.5 inches (48
to 115 mm) in diameter.
Step 3: Torque bolts to 31 ft.-lbs. (42.036 Nm).
Step 4: Place a small amount of lubricant in the groove on the adapter
and coat the O-ring, and then slide the O-ring in place.
Step 5: Push the RF unit onto the adapter, keeping proper polarization,
and latch the unit to the mounting plate.
Step 6: Screw one end of the flexible waveguide to the adapter on the
back of the mounting plate, and screw the opposite end to the
antenna feed.
Installing the Rack Mounting Kit
Use the rack mounting kit at sites where you need to keep the RF unit in-
doors. The IDU-to-ODU cable may only have to be a few feet long, but
the length of ellipical waveguide between the RF unit and antenna will
depend on the site.
To install the rack mounting kit:
Step 1: If not attached, secure the waveguide adapter and strikers to the
mounting bracket with the included screws and nuts. Figure E-2
shows hardware placement.
Step 2: Use #4-40 screws to secure the mounting bracket (Figure E-2)
to the equipment rack.
Step 3: Place a small amount of lubricant in the groove on the adapter
and coat the O-ring, and then slide the O-ring in place
Step 4: Push the RF unit onto the adapter, keeping proper polarization,
and latch the unit to the bracket.
Step 5: Screw one end of the elliptical waveguide to the adapter on the
back of the bracket, and screw the opposite end to the antenna
feed.

Selecting Waveguide
Adapters on the offset mounting kit and rack mounting kit have rectan-
gular and circular interfaces depending on ODU frequency. Table E-G
list waveguide mechanical dimension and type for the adapter and for the
flex- or ellipical waveguide interface.
NOTE: Flex- and elliptical waveguide flanges must have O-ring seals.
Table E-G Adapter to Waveguide Interface Dimensions1
Dimension (inch)
Waveguide
ODU A B C D E Flex Waveguide Type
Flange
screw
7/8 GHz 1.474 1.352 1.178 0.900 8-32 Circular - WR112 PBR84
11 GHz 1.280 1.220 0.770 0.400 8-32 Circular - WR90 PBR100
13 GHz 1.122 1.040 0.750 0.375 6-32 Rectangular - WR75 PBR120
15 GHz 0.956 0.994 0.622 0.311 6-32 Rectangular - WR62 PBR140
23/26 GHz 0.670 0.640 0.384 0.250 4-40 Circular - WR42 PBR220
1. 18-GHz waveguide interface illustrated for example and dimensioning.
Table E-H lists some of the flexible waveguide available for use with the
ODU offset mounting option. Contact MNI sales for different lengths.
Table E-H Flexible Waveguide for Offset Mounting Option

Frequency (GHz) Part Number Waveguide Assembly1 Equivalent (Microtech)
12.7 - 13.3 9901280-00 Flex, WR75 - 24" MTPS075 UWN24B
14.4 - 15.3 9901281-00 Flex, WR62 - 24" MTPS062 UWN24B
10.7 - 11.7 9901272-00 Flex, WR90 - 36" MTPS090 FWN36B
17.7 - 19.7
21.2 - 23.6 9901282-00 Flex, WR42 - 24" MTPS042 UWN24B
24.2 - 26.5
37.0 - 40.0 905534-30A Flex, SR28 - 24" MTPS028 UWN24B
1. For other lengths contact an MNI representative (U.S. 281-263-6500)

Appendix F
Hot-Standby Protected Radio
Overview
A hot-standby (1:1) radio has two identical co-located terminals (IDU
and ODU) connected to a Redundancy Switch Unit (RSU). The RSU
provides protection switching for the transmit and receive signal paths.
The hot-standby protected radio configuration uses redundant terminals

to protected against equipment or path failure. The antenna and RSU on
hot-standby configurations are not redundant.
Protection switching is The Redundancy Switch Unit (RSU) handles the switch between main
non-reverting—system will and standby units. Both transmit and receive signal paths switch to-
not switch to original radio
once alarms clear. gether. Figure F-1 shows the protected radio configuration.
Both radios operate at the same frequency using an unequal-split coupler

assembly connected to a single antenna. The main radio transmit path
connects via the through-arm of the coupler while the standby radio con-
nects via the coupled arm. Table F-A shows the branching losses in
through the coupler.
Table F-A Hot-Standby Branching Loss
Primary Secondary
Transmitter 1.9 dB 6.5 dB
Receiver 1.9 dB 6.5 dB
When a transmit failure occurs, the RSU switches the off-line transmitter
on line after a small amount of time from alarm discovery. Once the sec-
ondary transmitter is on-line, the far end receivers acquire the new signal
and must synchronize before sending data to the output ports. Table F-B
list the typical system switch times.
Proteus AMT L-Series Manual Page F-1

Table F-B Typical Hot-Standby Switching Time

Manual Software Loss of Signal IDU Power ODU
IF BW High BER
Switch (Online Request) (Data Input) Fail Power Fail
28 MHz 281.3 ms 289.1 ms 318.1 ms 432.2 ms 309.1 ms 221.3 ms
3.5 MHz 313.8 ms 374.4 ms 361.4 ms 162.2 ms 162.0 ms 186.7 ms
The receive path uses the same coupler. Threshold on the standby re-
ceiver is about 6.5-dB worse and 1.9-dB on the main path. On a properly
planned path it is adequate for all but the worst conditions. Normally the
system operates only on the primary receivers and switches to standby
on hardware failure.
IDU
(MAIN)
CONTROL
DATA
& STATUS
ODU
USER (MAIN)
DATA HOT
STANDBY COUPLER
SWITCH
ODU
(STANDBY)
CONTROL
DATA
& STATUS
IDU
(STANDBY)
HSB_OP.VSD
Figure F-1. Hot-Standby Configuration
Hot-standby ODUs include an unequal-split coupler (Figure F-2) for RF

unit mounting and coupling. The coupler combines RF ports of two RF
units to a single antenna. Branching loss through the coupler is 1.9-dB on
the main RF unit (transmit and receive) and 6.5-dB on the standby RF
unit.
Page F-2 Proteus AMT L-Series Manual

Overview
Figure F-2. Hot-Standby ODU Mounting with Coupler
Reverse Channel Switch
A hot-standby radio has redundant standby equipment. Reverse channel

switching lets a far-end terminal put the redundant transmitting terminal
in operation when a transmitter fails, Figure F-3 [1].
The far-end receive terminal detects a transmit failure [2] that activates a
remote transmit alarm [3] that triggers a transmit switch request [4] to
the transmit site. The switch request causes the transmitting terminal to
put the redundant equipment in operation [5].
RF units fasten to antennas with latches. The antenna has a self-fitting

feed assembly for direct 'push-fit' coupling of the RF unit.

IDU IDU
(STANDBY) (STANDBY)
ODU ODU
(STANDBY) (STANDBY)
5
RSU
RSU
1 ODU ODU
(MAIN) (MAIN)
4 2
1
3
IDU 3 IDU
(MAIN) (MAIN)
Figure F-3. Reverse Channel Switch Operation
The current HSB coupler Hot-standby couplers come with an push-fit antenna interface fixed for
design comes vertically vertical polarization. Set horizontal polarization on the current coupler
polarized. An adapter kit is design by changing out the polarization adapter for a horizontally polar-
available for horizontal
polarization ized adapter. Ask for kit 8209282-xx; where 'xx' is frequency range of the
HSB coupler.
Original couplers came
with an antenna interface On early-model couplers you had to change the orientation of the RF unit
vertically polarized, and assembly (RFUs and coupler) relative to the fixed mounting position of
you rotated the complete the antenna, and, on ODUs at 15-GHz and below, also turn the transition
RF assembly for horizontal on the antenna.
polarization.
All antenna mounting hardware includes course and fine adjustment
points for azimuth and elevation.

Redundancy Switch Unit

The hot-standby (HSB) protected radio has two identical co-located ter-
minals (IDU and ODU) connected to a Redundancy Switch Unit (RSU).
The switch mounts between the two IDUs (Figure F-4) to provide pro-
tection switching for customer input and output signals. Customer input
and output as well as IDU control signals connect to the switch, which
monitors alarms on both radio paths.
IDU A
RSU
IDU B
Figure F-4. Hot-Standby Indoor Equipment
An RSU switches customer Switches match IDU line types for ANSI or ETSI systems.
data.
• P/N 8209265-18, 16E1 Redundancy Switch Unit
Jumper cables link NMS • P/N 8209265-19, 16DS1 Redundancy Switch Unit
and ports of co-located
radios; see Table 2-L. The RSU has automatic and manual switch modes. Normally, the switch
remains in AUTO mode. With no alarms the switch sends line signals
through the main path. If RSU logic detects a traffic-affecting alarm on
the local (near-end) radio, it routes user traffic to the alternate path.
Near-end radio transmit and receive paths change simultaneously, but the
far-end radio path stays in its current state.
A hot-standby switch is Auto-switching logic begins at the main terminal, but once switched
non-reverting and is not does not revert signals to the main path–even after alarms clear. On mul-
hitless. tiple alarms, major alarms have priority over minor alarms. If both paths
have major alarms, switch logic locks the system in its current state until
one terminal operates normally.
Manual switching is a user-controlled switch for maintenance and test-

ing. Manual switch has priority over switch logic.
Switching is not hitless and errors occur each time the path switches.
Preventing RSU logic from reverting signals to the main path after
alarms clear allows a technician or operator to return the system to the
primary path at the least disruptive time.
Both ODUs operate on the same frequency and connect to the same an-
tenna through a directional coupler. The active path transmits directly to

the antenna. The transmitter of the path in standby gets attenuated by at

least 50 dB with a mute attenuator at the output of the transmit oscillator.
RSU Front Panel Features
Figure F-5 shows the Redundancy Switch Unit (RSU) front-panel fea-
tures that Table F-C describes the common features. The right side of the
front panel includes a ground lug for attaching ESD protection devices.
1 2 34 5 6 7 8 9
Figure F-5. RSU Front Panel
All versions of the RSU have connections for 100BaseT Ethernet data
from the IDU: ETH1/2, ETH1/2 A, and ETH1/2 B. The RSU only
switches one of the 100BaseT IDU ports.
Table F-C Common RSU Front-Panel Features

1 16 DB78 high-density connector; 120-Ω balanced for
CHANNEL E1; 100-Ω for DS1. Mating connector, PN
I/O 3070037-05, included.
2 IDU A/B & Online LEDs; light when switch activates associated
AUTO mode. Manual mode is either IDU A or B. AUTO
allows logic to determine appropriate switch.
3 AUTO/MAN Toggle switch. For manual override to main or
SWITCH standby radio path. AUTO position allows switch logic
to select the appropriate path.
4 NMS RJ45 NMS port for customer connection to the
NMS port speed and duplex 64-kbps out-of-band channel. When connecting
settings are configurable. radios back-to-back, auto-sensing and auto-negotia-
Settings include: tion handle port configuration. Cable auto-sensing
Powered Down, (MDI/MDIX) is always enabled, and works for most
Auto-negotiate (default), hubs and radios.
10BaseT Half-duplex, 5 ETH1/2 RJ45 ETH1/2 ports connect customer 100BaseT
10BaseT Full-duplex, Ethernet.
100BaseT Half-duplex
100BaseT Full-duplex. 6 NMS A/B RJ45 NMS port to connect NMS data from and to the
IDUs. Use with the 64-kbps out-of-band channel.
7 ETH1/2 A/B RJ45 ETH1/2 ports connect 10/100BaseT Ethernet to
the A or B IDU.
8 HSBY A/B DB26 high density sub-D connection for connecting
power, controls, and alarms from and to the IDUs.
9 IDU A/B DB78 high-density connector for line signals to the
IDU; 120-Ω balanced for E1; 100-Ω for DS1. con-
nects to the IDU with the 8108724-00 cable assembly
included with the hot-standby cable kit.

RSU Interconnect Cables
Hot-standby cables connect customer data and radio control signals from
the Redundancy Switch Unit (RSU) to both main and standby IDUs. See
Chapter 2, Installation, for connector details.
All versions of the RSU have connections for 100BaseT systems. The
RSU has three RJ45 connectors: customer input, main radio, and second-
ary radio. Although the 100BaseT LIM has four ports, the current RSU
provides one switch-protected path.
Table F-D
Item 1. & 4
Table F-D
Item 2.
Table F-D
Item 3a.
Figure F-6. IDU to RSU Connections
Table F-D Hot-Standby Radio Interconnect Cables

Item Part Number Description Qty
1 8108726-01 Ethernet Cables, RJ45, 8", 100BT, crossover 6
2 8108658-00 HSBY Cables, 2 x DB26P, shielded 2
3a 8108724-00 Line I/O Cables, 2 x DB78P, 6", narrow backshell 2
3b 3070037-05 Line I/O Conn., DB78P, hi-den., solder cup 1
4 8108726-00 Ethernet Cables, RJ45, 13", 100BT, crossover 3

Installing the Redundancy Switch Unit

Mounting the RSU
Mount the RSU shelf in the standard 19-inch equipment rack or equip-
ment cabinet between the main and standby IDU. The RSU takes one
rack unit (RU) of space. An installed hot-standby IDU mounts in three
(3) RUs.
Interconnecting the IDU and RSU

Hot-standby cables connect user data and radio management data from
the Redundancy Switch Unit (RSU) to both main and standby IDUs. Call
outs in Figure F-7 refer to the cables in Table F-D.
3b 4 1 2 3a
Figure F-7. IDU to RSU Connections
The current RSU provides one switch-protected Ethernet path. RJ45 ca-
bles connects 100-Mbps Ethernet data using 8-position modular connec-
tors on CAT5 unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable.
Use RJ45 cross-over cables (8108726-01) when two connecting the IDU
to the RSU. Table F-E lists crossover pinning.
Table F-E 100-BaseT Wiring (RJ45)

2-port bridge
Pin Signal I/O Pin Signal I/O 8 1
1 Rx + I 5 GND
2 Rx – I 6 TX – O
3 Tx + O 7 GND
4 GND 8 GND
Once you connect Ethernet data you must set up IP data routing and as
Appendix D describes

Installing the Redundancy Switch Unit
Connecting E1/T1 Line Signals to the RSU

Line input and output connect to the RSU in the same way they connect
to the IDU line connectors. To wire each I/O, follow cable pin-outs in
Table 2-D on Page 2-11 or in Table 2-F on Page 2-13.
Line ports are auto-sensing so the RSU does not need configuration.
Use the twisted pair sets of Line input and output signals connect with a DB78 female connector
your cable for each ring/tip provided in the installation kit (Table 2-A). Line signals (Table F-F) con-
signal of E1/DS1 lines. nect via twisted-pair wire to the E1/DS1 channels.
Do not untwist any pair
more than 12.7 mm (1/2
inch).
Table F-F E1/T1 Line Wiring on DB78
Female front panel con-
1 nector shown; mating
connector pins are the
mirror image
(Page F-10).
Pin Signal Ch. Pin Signal Ch. Pin Signal Ch. Pin Signal Ch.
1 TXT 15 21 TXR 15 40 TXT 16 60 TXR 16
2 RXT 15 22 RXR 15 41 RXT 16 61 RXR 16
3 GND 23 TXT 13 42 GND 62 TXT 14
4 TXR 13 24 RXT 13 43 TXR 14 63 RXT 14
5 RXR 13 25 GND 44 RXR 14 64 GND
6 TXT 11 26 TXR 11 45 TXT 12 65 TXR 12
7 RXT 11 27 RXR 11 46 RXT 12 66 RXR 12
8 GND 28 TXT 9 47 GND 67 TXT 10
9 TXR 9 29 RXT 9 48 TXR 10 68 RXT 10
10 RXR 9 30 GND 49 RXR 10 69 GND
11 TXT 7 31 TXR 7 50 TXT 8 70 TXR 8
12 RXT 7 32 RXR 7 51 RXT 8 71 RXR 8
13 GND 33 TXT 5 52 GND 72 TXT 6
14 TXR 5 34 RXT 5 53 TXR 6 73 RXT 6
15 RXR 5 35 GND 54 RXR 6 74 GND
16 TXT 3 36 TXR 3 55 TXT 4 75 TXR 4
17 RXT 3 37 RXR 3 56 RXT 4 76 RXR 4
18 GND 38 TXT 1 57 GND 77 TXT 2
19 TXR 1 39 RXT 1 58 TXR 2 78 RXT 2
20 RXR 1 59 RXR 2
MNI sells a pre-fabricated DB78 cable, Figure F-8, suitable for wire
wrap. The cable is shielded 100-ohm cable, Essex 55-A99-21 (T1/E1
rated), with a metal shell connector – AMP 748368-1. Table F-G lists the
DB-78 cable pinning.

Figure F-8. Prefabricated DB78P Cable
Table F-G Prefabricated DB78P Cable Wire List

Pin Color Signal Pin Color Signal Pin Color Signal
1 BLU/WHT TXT 15 33 BLK/BLU TXT 5 66 VIO/ORG RXR 12
21 WHT/BLU TXR 15 15 ORG/BLK RXR 5 47 NONE GND
3 NONE GND 34 BLK/ORG RXT 5 48 GRN/VIO TXR 10
2 ORG/WHT RXT 15 35 NONE GND 67 VIO/GRN TXT 10
22 WHT/ORG RXR 15 16 GRN/BLK TXT 3 49 BRN/VIO RXR 10
4 GRN/WHT TXR 13 36 BLK/GRN TXR 3 68 VIO/BRN RXT 10
23 WHT/GRN TXT 13 17 BRN/BLK RXT 3 69 NONE GND
5 BRN/WHT RXR 13 37 BLK/BRN RXR 3 50 GRY/VIO TXT 8
24 WHT/BRN RXT 13 18 NONE GND 70 VIO/GRY TXR 8
25 NONE GND 19 GRY/BLK TXR 1 51 BLU/WHT RXT 8
6 GRY/WHT TXT 11 38 BLK/GRY TXT 1 71 WHT/BLU RXR 8
26 WHT/GRY TXR 11 20 BLU/YEL RXR 1 52 NONE GND
7 BLU/RED RXT 11 39 YEL/BLU RXT 1 53 ORG/WHT TXR 6
27 RED/BLU RXR 11 40 ORG/YEL TXT 16 72 WHT/ORG TXT 6
8 NONE GND 60 YEL/ORG TXR 16 54 GRN/WHT RXR 6
9 ORG/RED TXR 9 41 GRN/YEL RXT 16 73 WHT/GRN RXT 6
28 RED/ORG TXT 9 61 YEL/GRN RXR 16 74 NONE GND
10 GRN/RED RXR 9 42 NONE GND 55 BRN/WHT TXT 4
29 RED/GRN RXT 9 43 BRN/YEL TXR 14 75 WHT/BRN TXR 4
30 NONE GND 62 YEL/BRN TXT 14 56 GRY/WHT RXT 4
11 BRN/RED TXT 7 44 GRY/YEL RXR 14 76 WHT/GRY RXR 4
31 RED/BRN TXR 7 63 YEL/GRY RXT 14 57 NONE GND
12 GRY/RED RXT 7 64 NONE GND 58 BLU/RED TXR 2
32 RED/GRY RXR 7 45 BLU/VIO TXT 12 77 RED/BLU TXT 2
13 NONE GND 65 VIO/BLU TXR 12 59 ORG/RED RXR 2
14 BLU/BLK TXR 5 46 ORG/VIO RXT 12 78 RED/ORG RXT 2
Pins in the shaded area are for those wires in an inner wht/org binder

Installing the HSB ODU

Torque Specifications
Table F-H lists recommended torques for tightening nuts and bolts pro-
vided with the hardware kits. Prior to installing RF Unit hardware, place
a small amount of anti-seize lubricant on bolt threads.
Table F-H Fastener Torque Specifications

US Recommended Bolt Torque*
Grade 5 Grade 8 18-8 S/S
Size
Coarse Fine Coarse Fine Coarse Fine
#4 - - - - 5.2 -
#6 - - - - 9.6 -
#8 - - - - 19.8 -
#10 - - - - 22.8 31.7
1/4 8 10 12 14 6.3 7.8
5/16 17 19 24 27 11 11.8
3/8 31 35 44 49 20 22
7/16 49 55 70 78 31 33
1/2 75 85 105 120 43 45
9/16 110 120 155 170 57 63
Metric Recommended Bolt Torque (Nm)
Diameter Class 8.8 Class 10.9
5 7 9
6 12 16
8 30 40
10 55 75
12 100 135
14 160 215
16 245 335
20 480 650
* Sizes from 4 to 10 are in inch-pounds.
Sizes from 1/4 up are in foot-pounds.
Unpacking Hardware
Carefully unpack the antenna assembly and mount from its shipping car-
ton. The standard 0.3- and 0.6-meter (1- and 2-ft.) antennas ship partially
assembled and include the following components:
• reflector and radome assemblies

• feed assembly
• offset tower mount
• various bolts, nuts, flat washers, lock washers, allen keys
• tube of Loctite

Attaching the Standard Mounting Assembly

The following covers Mounting hardware attaches the antenna to a vertical pole with a diame-
standard direct-fit ter of 48 to 115 mm (1.9 to 4.5 inches). The assembly adjusts to ±25
mounting. Appendix E fine elevation and ±180 (±10 fine) azimuth. Approximate mounting di-
describes offset and rack mensions for a protected unit in Figure F-9 can help you determine in-
mounting options.
stallation requirements
Dim G
Dim B
Dim C
ODU
ODU
NOTES: 1. ANT POLE MOUNTING DETAILS VARY.

2. ODU CAN MOUNT ON EITHER SIDE
OF POLE.
3. DIMENSIONS ARE APPROXIMATE.
ODU
HSB ODU DIMENSIONS (mm)

DIM A DIM B DIM C DIM D DIM E DIM F DIM G
1 FT / .3M ANT 398 289 278 110 220 42 300
2 FT / .6M ANT 651 410 292 110 220 42 224
2.5 FT / .8M ANT 889 622 301 153 338 NA 135
4 FT / 1.2 ANT 1248 904 414 538 1074 NA 70
Figure F-9. Protected ODU Mounting Dimensions

Use the following steps to attach the mounting assembly to the pipe (or
pole).
Step 1: Attach the mounting bracket around the pipe for left or right
offset (left offset shown below).
Step 2: Secure the mounting assembly with included flat washers, lock
washers, and bolts.
Step 3: Move the hardware around the pipe so the antenna faces the final
azimuth direction. Tighten after antenna alignment is complete.

Attaching the Antenna to the Mounting Assembly

Step 1: Remove the lower drain plug(s) from the reflector, and then
attach the radome to the reflector using the included pan-head
screws, lockwashers, and flat washers. Position the radome
drain hole at the bottom.
Step 2: Coat the threads of the socket-head screws on the antenna

mounting plate with the included anti-seize compound (Loctite).
Step 3: Align and secure the antenna to the mounting assembly with the
socket-head screws. The hardware kit includes an allen key that
fits the mounting screws.
Step 4: Apply the silicone grease to the included antenna feed o-ring.
Install the o-ring on the antenna feed assembly.

Attaching the RF Unit to the Antenna
Non-Protected Units
The antenna has a feed assembly that couples the non-protected RF unit
directly to the antenna. Install the RF unit after properly installing the an-
tenna feed o-ring.
You change the orientation of the RF unit assembly relative to the fixed
mounting position of the antenna for horizontal polarization.
Step 1: Observe the V label on the RF unit
housing. The V label must point up
for vertical polarization.
Step 2: For non-protected units: remove the

polyester tape covering the antenna
feed assembly and carefully fit the RF
unit to the antenna. Gently press into
place.
Step 3: Secure the RF unit to the mounting

assembly using the four snap fasteners.
Hot-Standby Protected Units
A hot-standby ODU has two RF units mounted on a coupler / mounting

assembly. The coupler connects to the antenna like the non-protected RF
unit. Snap fasteners hold the assembly in place and four socket-head
screws secure it to the back of the antenna
Hot-standby couplers come with vertically polarized antenna interfaces.
When you need horizontal polarization use the horizontal polarization kit
– 8209282-xx; where 'xx' is frequency range of the HSB coupler.
On early-model couplers you changed to horizontal polarization by

changing the orientation of the complete RF unit assembly (RFUs and
coupler) relative to the fixed mounting position of the antenna, and, on
ODUs at 15-GHz and below, also turn the transition on the antenna.

Step 1: For hot-standby protected units: Coat

the threads of the socket-head screws
on the coupler with the included
anti-seize compound (Loctite).
Step 2: Carefully place the feed hub of the

coupler over the antenna feed assembly.
Gently press coupler in place. Lock the
assembly to the antenna using the four
snap fasteners. Screw the socket-head
screws to the antenna and tighten using
the allen key from the hardware kit.
Step 3: Remove the plastic covers from the

coupler feed assemblies and apply
silicone grease from the hardware kit to
the o-rings
Step 4: Remove the polyester tape covering the

the feed and carefully fit the RF unit on
the coupler.
Step 5: Secure the RF unit to the coupler

assembly using the four snap fasteners.
NOTE: The current coupler design has a removable vertical polarization

interface, which you can replace with a horizontal polarization
adapter. Original hot-standby coupler/combiners come with an
antenna interface fixed to vertical polarization. Rotate the
complete assembly for horizontal polarization.

Connecting the Coaxial Cable to the ODU

when transmitting exceeds the level recommended by American
National Standards Institute (ANSI) C95.1-1992.
Step 1: Attach the coaxial cable(s) to the ODU(s).

Step 2: Weatherproof all connections using amalgamating tape for
weatherproofing as described in Chapter 2.
Step 3: Connect a 6-AWG copper wire (not supplied) from the ODU
grounding post to a ground point on the tower. This grounding
cable places the ODU at the same electrical potential as the
mounting pipe.
Step 4: Before leaving the site, check that all hardware on the mount,
shroud, radome and ODU are secure. Visually inspect the
antenna and ODU once a year.


Appendix G
Ethernet Performance
Overview
Table G-A shows the typical throughput and latency expected for each
capacity using the Ethernet payload in ETSI configurations. The table
covers from 64- to 1518-byte frame size.
Table G-A Throughput and Latency for Ethernet

Data in ETSI Bandwidths
Frame Size Throughput Latency
Modulation Capacity
(bytes) (Mbps) (ms)
3.5 MHz
64 4.92 2.625
128 4.53 2.729
256 4.32 3.055
QPSK - 100BT 512 4.22 3.630
1024 4.17 4.767
1280 4.15 5.274
1518 4.15 5.767
64 9.84 2.760
128 9.06 2.805
256 8.64 2.982
8PSK - 100BT 512 8.44 3.270
1024 8.33 3.877
1280 8.30 4.208
1518 8.29 4.491
64 4.92 2.800
128 4.53 2.944
256 4.32 3.209
8PSK 2E1 100BT 512 4.22 3.765
1024 4.17 4.901
1280 4.15 5.492
1518 4.15 5.992
7 MHz
64 9.84 1.327
128 9.05 1.396
256 8.64 1.548
QPSK - 100BT 512 8.43 1.869
1024 8.32 2.495
1280 8.29 2.811
1518 8.28 3.081
Proteus AMT L-Series Manual Page G-1


Modulation Capacity
(bytes) (Mbps) (ms)
7 MHz
64 19.67 1.379
128 18.11 1.426
256 17.27 1.523
8PSK - 100BT 512 16.85 1.705
1024 16.63 2.085
1280 16.58 2.270
1518 16.56 2.445
64 4.92 1.419
128 4.53 1.527
256 4.33 1.847
QPSK 2E1 100BT 512 4.23 2.376
1024 4.18 3.503
1280 4.16 4.060
1518 4.16 4.597
64 14.75 1.395
128 13.58 1.448
256 12.96 1.560
8PSK 2E1 100BT 512 12.64 1.798
1024 12.47 2.254
1280 12.44 2.481
1518 12.42 2.686
64 9.84 1.411
128 9.06 1.497
256 8.64 1.648
8PSK 4E1 100BT 512 8.44 1.960
1024 8.33 2.583
1280 8.30 2.895
1518 8.29 3.194
14 MHz
64 19.67 1.176
128 18.11 1.219
256 17.28 1.312
QPSK - 100BT 512 16.85 1.503
1024 16.63 1.876
1280 16.59 2.065
1518 16.56 2.239
64 39.34 1.201
128 36.21 1.232
256 34.54 1.296
8PSK - 100BT 512 33.69 1.422
1024 33.24 1.671
1280 33.16 1.797
1518 33.10 1.911
64 14.75 1.186
128 13.58 1.246
256 12.95 1.363
QPSK 2E1 100BT 512 12.64 1.589
1024 12.47 2.039
1280 12.44 2.272
1518 12.42 2.483
Page G-2 Proteus AMT L-Series Manual

Overview

Modulation Capacity
(bytes) (Mbps) (ms)
14 MHz
64 34.42 1.205
128 31.68 1.237
256 30.22 1.306
8PSK 2E1 100BT 512 29.47 1.437
1024 29.08 1.706
1280 29.01 1.843
1518 28.97 1.957
64 9.84 1.210
128 9.06 1.289
256 8.64 1.437
QPSK 4E1 100BT 512 8.44 1.742
1024 8.33 2.374
1280 8.30 2.698
1518 8.29 2.971
64 29.50 1.211
128 27.16 1.245
256 25.91 1.315
8PSK 4E1 100BT 512 25.26 1.468
1024 24.93 1.750
1280 24.87 1.902
1518 24.83 2.035
64 19.68 1.224
128 18.12 1.266
256 17.29 1.373
8PSK 8E1 100BT 512 16.88 1.558
1024 16.65 1.916
1280 16.61 2.107
1518 16.59 2.284
28 MHz
64 39.34 0.677
128 36.21 0.708
256 34.54 0.766
QPSK - 100BT 512 33.69 0.895
1024 33.24 1.142
1280 33.16 1.270
1518 33.10 1.379
64 61.46 0.649
128 56.57 0.667
256 53.97 0.723
8PSK - 100BT 512 52.63 0.825
1024 51.94 1.021
1280 51.80 1.126
1518 51.72 1.223
64 34.42 0.673
128 31.68 0.707
256 30.22 0.780
QPSK 2E1 100BT 512 29.47 0.916
1024 29.09 1.174
1280 29.01 1.311
1518 28.97 1.434


Modulation Capacity
(bytes) (Mbps) (ms)
28 MHz
64 56.54 0.645
128 52.05 0.673
256 49.65 0.727
8PSK 2E1 100BT 512 48.42 0.831
1024 47.79 1.040
1280 47.65 1.148
1518 47.58 1.246
64 29.50 0.678
128 27.16 0.718
256 25.90 0.790
QPSK 4E1 100BT 512 25.26 0.933
1024 24.93 1.226
1280 24.87 1.369
1518 24.83 1.506
64 51.63 0.646
128 47.52 0.678
256 45.33 0.731
8PSK 4E1 100BT 512 44.21 0.838
1024 43.63 1.060
1280 43.52 1.166
1518 43.45 1.266
64 19.67 0.698
128 18.11 0.743
256 17.27 0.833
QPSK 8E1 100BT 512 16.85 1.022
1024 16.63 1.394
1280 16.58 1.580
1518 16.56 1.748
64 41.79 0.654
128 38.47 0.680
256 36.70 0.744
8PSK 8E1 100BT 512 35.79 0.859
1024 35.32 1.103
1280 35.23 1.222
1518 35.17 1.336
64 9.84 0.734
128 9.06 0.813
256 8.64 0.968
QPSK 12E1 100BT 512 8.43 1.275
1024 8.32 1.904
1280 8.30 2.218
1518 8.28 2.497
64 31.96 0.654
128 29.42 0.694
256 28.07 0.761
8PSK 12E1 100BT 512 27.38 0.899
1024 27.02 1.178
1280 26.95 1.316
1518 26.91 1.440

Overview

Modulation Capacity
(bytes) (Mbps) (ms)
28 MHz
64 22.13 0.667
128 20.37 0.710
256 19.43 0.801
8PSK 16E1 100BT 512 18.96 0.966
1024 18.71 1.314
1280 18.66 1.484
1518 18.63 1.644


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Digital Microwave Radio

System User’s Manual

This warranty extends only to products manufactured by MNI, and it is

This warranty shall automatically terminate if the product is used in other

Proteus LC System User’s Manual Page v

THIS MNI WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EITHER

24-Hour Customer Service

Proteus LC System User’s Manual Page vi

Page vii Proteus LC System User’s Manual

Using This Manual

Chapter 1–Radio Description

Proteus LC System User’s Manual Page ix

Appendix A–Frequency Tables

Appendix B–Alarm Definitions

Appendix C–Radio Management Interfaces

Appendix D–WAN / IPO-Air Channel Routing

Appendix E–Optional ODU and RFU Mounting

Appendix F–Hot-Standby Protected Radio

Appendix G–Ethernet Performance

Proteus LC System User’s Manual Page x

Proteus AMT L-Series Manual Page xi

Installing the Cable ............................................................................................ 2-7

Page xii Proteus AMT L-Series Manual

Outdoor Unit (ODU) ..................................................................................................... 4-7

Appendix A — Frequency Tables

Proteus AMT L-Series Manual Page xiii

38 GHz ............................................................................................................. A-11

Appendix B — Alarm Definitions

Appendix C — Radio Management Interfaces

Appendix D — WAN/IPO-Air Channel Routing

Page xiv Proteus AMT L-Series Manual

The Routing Table............................................................................................. D-3

Appendix E — Optional ODU and RFU Mounting

Appendix F — Hot-Standby Protected Radio

Appendix G — Ethernet Performance

Proteus AMT L-Series Manual Page xv

Page xvi Proteus AMT L-Series Manual

Proteus AMT L-Series Manual Page xvii

Chapter A — Frequency Tables

Appendix B — Alarm Definitions

Appendix C — Radio Management Interfaces

Appendix D — WAN/IPO-Air Channel Routing

Appendix E — Optional ODU and RFU Mounting

Page xviii Proteus AMT L-Series Manual

Table E-D RFU Rack Mounting Kit ..................................................................................... E-3

Appendix F — Hot-Standby Protected Radio

Appendix G — Ethernet Performance

Proteus AMT L-Series Manual Page xix

Page xx Proteus AMT L-Series Manual

Proteus AMT L-Series Manual Page xxi

Appendix A — Frequency Tables

Appendix B — Alarm Definitions

Appendix C — Radio Management Interfaces

Appendix D — WAN/IPO-Air Channel Routing

Appendix E — Optional ODU and RFU Mounting

Appendix F — Hot-Standby Protected Radio

Appendix G — Ethernet Performance

Page xxii Proteus AMT L-Series Manual

OUTDOOR UNIT (ODU)

INDOOR UNIT (IDU)

Figure 1-1. Proteus AMT L-Series Radio

Proteus AMT L-Series configuration and operation is software con-