How-To Guide Chapter 5

FibeAir 1500 Installation & Operation Manual Chapter 5. Operation
Revision 2.0 Windows and Menus 5-11
b) ODU Configuration
1. Select Configuration ½ ODU in the Work Area window.
The ODU Configuration window is displayed.
Figure 5-13 ODU Configuration Window
2. In the top center of the window, enter the distance between the local
and the remote antennas.
Perform the following steps for both the local and remote units (on
the left and right sides of the window):
3. In the top of the window, select the diameter of the antenna (1, 2, 4, or 6
feet). The default value is 1 foot.
Note : Steps 2 and 3 required for calculating appropriate unfaded RL.
4. (Optional) In the Transmitter section, click on the Tx MUTE option to
block transmission to the remote unit. By default, this option is not
selected.
5. Click the ATPC option to enable Automatic Transmit Power Control
(ATPC) mode. By default, this option is not selected.
When activating ATPC option two entries for local and remote Rx levels
are displayed. The system’s power transmission levels are set to
achieve appropriate Rx levels, as entered by the user.
6. In the Set Tx Level fields, enter or select the designated signal level.
Possible range: -10 to max power level. By default, the transmit signal
level is set to the maximum power level (+15 ÷ +22dBm, according to
the frequency band). For more information, see Appendix E.