ADTRAN 4206 Plan A, 4106 Plan A system manual Table of Contents

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Section 1 System Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

This section of ADTRAN’s TRACER 4106/4206 System Manual is designed for use by net- work engineers, planners, and designers for overview information about the TRACER 4106/4206.

Section 2 Microwave Path Engineering Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Explains the basics of analyzing a wireless microwave link or path. The significant parameters are defined, and several recommendations are offered.

Section 3 Engineering Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Provides information to assist network designers with incorporating the TRACER 4106/4206 system into their networks.

Section 4 Network Turnup Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Provides shipment contents list, grounding instructions, mounting options, and specifics of sup- plying power to the unit.

Section 5 User Interface Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Provides detailed descriptions of all menu options and configuration parameters available for the TRACER 4106/4206.

Section 6 Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Provides helpful information for troubleshooting common configuration problems for the TRACER 4106/4206.

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Contents Tracer 4106/4206 Trademarks To the Holder of the ManualAbout this Manual Revision History Save These Important Safety Instructions Safety InstructionsRadio Frequency Interface Statement FCC-Required InformationExposure to Radio Frequency Fields FCC Output Power RestrictionsPre-Sales Inquiries and Applications Support Repair and ReturnInstallation and Maintenance Support Post-Sale SupportTraining Table of Contents Table of Contents Tracer 4106/4206 System Manual System Description Configuration and Management Features and BenefitsSystem Overview OperationalLine-of-Sight Receiver PowerReceiver Sensitivity Antenna Information Other ConsiderationsADTRAN, Inc Terminology LINE-OF-SIGHTDecibels Calculating the Fade MarginReceiver Power Antenna Gain Transmitted Power PTCarrier Wavelength λ Path Distance dSystem Losses L Typical Coaxial Loss for Common Cable Types Path Loss LPT1 Ports Receiver SensitivityAntenna Alignment Antenna InformationTracer Rssi Test Points Antenna Beam PatternsFresnel Zones, Earth Curvature, & Antenna Heights Other Considerations Path AvailabilityTerrain Terrain Factor Description Climate Climate Factor Description Values normally used are listed belowReviewing the Front Panel Design At-A-Glance SpecificationsPower Requirements Equipment DimensionsReviewing the Front Panel Design Rssi Monitoring InterfaceReviewing the Tracer 4106/4206 Rear Panel Design RS-232 Connection DB-25 Terminal Use Name Connector DescriptionRear 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 DC Power Connection Plug-In Terminal Block Alarm Contacts Plug-In Terminal BlockAntenna Interface N-Type connector FuseHardware Description Specification Transmitter AT-A-GLANCE SpecificationsVT100 Terminal Interface Engineering Guidelines Tracer 4106/4206 System Manual Unpack and Inspect the System Network Turnup ProcedureIntroduction Contents of Adtran ShipmentTools Required Unpack and Inspect the SystemChannel Selection Customer ProvidesGrounding Instructions Supplying Power to the Unit Mounting OptionsInstructions for Rackmounting the Tracer 4106/4206 Inch Rackmount Illustration Connecting the T1 InterfaceMenu Descriptions User Interface GuideTerminal Menu Window Navigating the Terminal MenuPassword Protection Navigating using the Keyboard KeysTerminal Menu and System Control To do this Press this keyElapsed Time Menu DescriptionsContact Information RF StatusRx Power T1 Status Error/Alarm OnlyTx Power Remote Tracer StatusMain Menu Tracer System Options Tracer System Options RF Bandplan Receiver Sensitivity Active Bandwidth Receiver Sensitivity for the Tracer 4106/4206Resets all system error counters for the Tracer 4106/4206 T1 Interface Alarms T1x Status/Configuration/LoopbackT1X STATUS/CONFIGURATION/LOOPBACK T1X Line Build OUT T1 Remote Link Loopback T1X Performance History Overview Installing/Troubleshooting the Tracer HardwareOverview LED Indicators PWR LEDTST LED RF Down LEDRF LOW LED T1 Interface Alarm LEDsSTEP-BY-STEP Troubleshooting RF ErrorsINSTALLING/TROUBLESHOOTING the Tracer Hardware Installing/Configuring T1 Hardware