ADTRAN 4106 Plan A Values normally used are listed below, Climate Climate Factor Description

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Section 2 Microwave Path Engineering Basics	TRACER 4106/4206 System Manual

values normally used are listed below:

Climate	Climate Factor	Description


Very Dry	1/8	desert regions

Temperate	1/4	mainland, interior region

Humid	1/2	humid and coastal regions

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Contents Tracer 4106/4206 Trademarks To the Holder of the ManualAbout this Manual Revision History Safety Instructions Save These Important Safety InstructionsFCC-Required Information Radio Frequency Interface StatementFCC Output Power Restrictions Exposure to Radio Frequency FieldsRepair and Return Pre-Sales Inquiries and Applications SupportInstallation and Maintenance Support Post-Sale SupportTraining Table of Contents Table of Contents Tracer 4106/4206 System Manual System Description Features and Benefits Configuration and ManagementSystem Overview OperationalReceiver Power Line-of-SightReceiver Sensitivity Antenna Information Other ConsiderationsADTRAN, Inc LINE-OF-SIGHT TerminologyDecibels Calculating the Fade MarginReceiver Power Transmitted Power PT Antenna GainCarrier Wavelength λ Path Distance dSystem Losses L Path Loss LP Typical Coaxial Loss for Common Cable TypesReceiver Sensitivity T1 PortsAntenna Information Antenna AlignmentTracer Rssi Test Points Antenna Beam PatternsFresnel Zones, Earth Curvature, & Antenna Heights Other Considerations Path AvailabilityTerrain Terrain Factor Description Values normally used are listed below Climate Climate Factor DescriptionAt-A-Glance Specifications Reviewing the Front Panel DesignEquipment Dimensions Power RequirementsReviewing the Front Panel Design Rssi Monitoring InterfaceReviewing the Tracer 4106/4206 Rear Panel Design Name Connector Description RS-232 Connection DB-25 Terminal UseRear Panel Description RS-232 Connection PinoutTracer 4106/4206 DCE to Terminal DTE Diagram DB-25 RS-232 Connection Modem UseTracer 4106/4206 DCE to Personal Computer DB-9 T1 Interface Connector Pinout T1 Connections RJ-48CTracer 4106/4206 DCE to Modem DCE DB-25 Alarm Contacts Plug-In Terminal Block DC Power Connection Plug-In Terminal BlockAntenna Interface N-Type connector FuseAT-A-GLANCE Specifications Hardware Description Specification TransmitterVT100 Terminal Interface Engineering Guidelines Tracer 4106/4206 System Manual Network Turnup Procedure Unpack and Inspect the SystemContents of Adtran Shipment IntroductionTools Required Unpack and Inspect the SystemCustomer Provides Channel SelectionGrounding Instructions Supplying Power to the Unit Mounting OptionsInstructions for Rackmounting the Tracer 4106/4206 Connecting the T1 Interface Inch Rackmount IllustrationUser Interface Guide Menu DescriptionsNavigating the Terminal Menu Terminal Menu WindowNavigating using the Keyboard Keys Password ProtectionTerminal Menu and System Control To do this Press this keyMenu Descriptions Elapsed TimeContact Information RF StatusT1 Status Error/Alarm Only Rx PowerTx Power Remote Tracer StatusMain Menu Tracer System Options Tracer System Options RF Bandplan Receiver Sensitivity for the Tracer 4106/4206 Receiver Sensitivity Active BandwidthResets all system error counters for the Tracer 4106/4206 T1x Status/Configuration/Loopback T1 Interface AlarmsT1X STATUS/CONFIGURATION/LOOPBACK T1X Line Build OUT T1 Remote Link Loopback T1X Performance History Installing/Troubleshooting the Tracer Hardware OverviewLED Indicators PWR LED OverviewTST LED RF Down LEDT1 Interface Alarm LEDs RF LOW LEDRF Errors STEP-BY-STEP TroubleshootingINSTALLING/TROUBLESHOOTING the Tracer Hardware Installing/Configuring T1 Hardware