User's Manual

Exalt Communications, Inc.
EX-5r Installation & Management
5000007 15
2006-05-17
3.1 Record Keeping
After installation, it is advised that the following items are recorded for the sake of ongoing
maintenance and any future troubleshooting. A record should be kept for each end of the radio
link. It is advised to store a copy of these records at the radio location, at the opposite end radio
location, and a central record-keeping storage location.
• GPS coordinates for antenna locations at each site
• Antenna heights above ground level (AGL), as mounted
• Antenna model numbers, serial numbers and specifications
• Antenna polarization as mounted
• Length/type of primary transmission lines at each site
• Model number and serial number of RF lightning arrestor used
• Length/type of secondary transmission line(s)
• Transmitter output power setting as installed at each site
• RSL as measured after antenna alignment at each site
• Designed RSL per original design at each site
• RSL reading with far-end power off (from each end)
• Spectrum analyzer plot with far end off at each site
• VSWR/Return Loss at Radio’s antenna connector at each site
• Radio’s network management IP address at each site
• Radio’s Network Management Gateway address at each site
• Radio’s operating frequency, bandwidth setting, mode of operation
• Optionally purchased extended warranty and/or emergency service contract details
In addition, certain information may be desired for central record-keeping only:
• Security codes and login passwords (should be kept in a secure place or memorized)
• Photographs of complete installation
• End-user sign-off/acceptance documentation (if any)
• Photo of rear panel label (part number, serial number, MAC address information)
• Site access information phone numbers, access codes, directions