User's Manual

FT-512 Trailblazer Installation and User Manual version 1.09 vi
Table of Contents
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1 Introduction....................................................................................................1
1.1 Scope of Manual.......................................................................................1
1.2 Functional Overview .................................................................................1
1.2.1 Main Features....................................................................................2
1.3 Optional Add-on Boards ...........................................................................3
1.3.1 Point to point......................................................................................3
1.3.2 Multipoint ...........................................................................................3
1.4 Application and System Design Considerations .......................................4
1.4.1 Point to Point Microwave Link............................................................4
1.4.2 Multipoint Microwave Link .................................................................4
1.5 General Specifications..............................................................................5
1.5.1 Block Diagram ...................................................................................6
2 Installation......................................................................................................7
2.1 Unpacking.................................................................................................7
2.2 Site Requirements ....................................................................................7
2.2.1 Lightning Protection...........................................................................7
2.3 System Planning.......................................................................................7
2.3.1 Line of Sight, How to Tell for Sure? ...................................................7
2.3.2 Fresnel Zone, What is it, in plain English?.........................................8
2.3.3 Radio Path Losses ............................................................................9
2.3.4 Consideration of other devices in the 2.4 GHz ISM band ..................9
2.3.5 RF Cable Sizing and Recommendations.........................................11
2.3.6 Data Cable Recommendations........................................................11
2.3.7 General Tools..................................................................................11
2.4 Quick Start Instructions...........................................................................12
2.4.1 Power connections to the FT-512....................................................12
2.4.2 Power Supply Feed Cable...............................................................13
2.4.3 Connecting the optional CWT Battery Backed-up Supply ...............13
2.4.4 Channel Selection with the Manual Override Rotary Switch............16
2.5 Field Installation......................................................................................19
2.5.1 Bench Testing..................................................................................19
2.5.2 Mounting the Cabinet ......................................................................19
2.5.3 Synchronization of Co-located units ................................................19
3 Operation......................................................................................................19
3.1 Configuration with the Graphic User Interface ........................................19
3.1.1 Overview .........................................................................................19
3.1.2 Installation of FT-512 GUI CD in a computer...................................19
3.1.3 Communications with the FT-512 and a computer ..........................19
3.1.4 Running the FT-512 GUI CD in a computer ....................................20
3.1.5 Password Entry and Privileges........................................................20
3.1.6 Configuring the Basic Parameters...................................................20