User's Manual

Trailblazer Installation and User Manual version 1.02 vi
Table of Contents
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1 Introduction..................................................................................................1
1.1 Scope of Manual.....................................................................................1
1.2 Functional Overview and Applications....................................................1
1.2.1 Main Features and Advantages.......................................................1
1.2.2 General Specifications.....................................................................3
2 Pretest and System Planning .....................................................................4
2.1 Site Requirements and System Planning ...............................................4
2.1.1 Grounding........................................................................................4
2.1.2 Lightning Protection.........................................................................4
2.1.3 Line of Sight: Is it enough? ..............................................................5
2.1.4 Fresnel Zone: What it is in plain English!.........................................5
2.1.5 Path Loss ........................................................................................6
2.1.6 Interference .....................................................................................7
2.1.7 RF Cable Sizing and Recommendations.........................................7
2.1.8 Data Cable Recommendations........................................................8
2.1.9 General Tools..................................................................................8
2.2 Unpacking...............................................................................................9
2.3 Bench Testing Instructions ...................................................................10
2.3.1 Setting up Your Trailblazer on the Bench......................................10
2.3.2 Powering the Trailblazer................................................................10
2.3.3 Connecting the POTS Lines ..........................................................12
2.3.4 Connecting the Leased Lines ........................................................13
3 Operation....................................................................................................16
3.1 Configuring and Accessing the Trailblazer Unit ....................................16
3.1.1 Connecting the Serial Cable..........................................................16
3.1.2 Installing the CWT GUI on Your PC ..............................................16
3.1.3 Using the GUI................................................................................16
3.1.4 Software Downloads Using the GUI ..............................................17
3.2 Accessing the Trailblazer using HyperTerminal™ ................................19
3.2.1 Windows™ HyperTerminal™ Software .........................................19
3.3 Setting the Radio Frequency and Scrambling Code.............................19
3.3.1 Selecting the CPE Time Slot .........................................................21
3.4 Allocating Bandwidth to Voice and/or Data...........................................21
4 Field Installation Options..........................................................................24
4.1 Mounting the Enclosure........................................................................24
4.2 External Antennas ................................................................................25
4.2.1
Marketing and Sales Channels......................................................26
4.2.2 Calculating the EIRP of an External Antenna ................................27
4.2.3 RF Safety Hazard Warning............................................................27
4.3 18dBi 2.4 GHz Directional Flat Panel Antenna .....................................28
4.3.1 Product Overview ..........................................................................28