User's Manual
Figures MC-Series High-Power System
998--01 Rev X1
vi CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY RadioFrame Networks, Inc.
7.9.5 Power Distribution Unit........................................................................................................ 94
8 System Configuration Changes ..........................................................................................................97
8.1 Upgrading MC-Series System Software ...................................................................................... 97
8.1.1 Download MC-Series System Software to the Laptop Computer....................................... 97
8.1.2 Download FTP Server Software to the Laptop Computer................................................... 97
8.1.2.1 Windows XP Method .................................................................................................. 97
8.1.2.2 Windows 2000 Method ............................................................................................... 98
8.1.3 Install the MC-Series System Software Update................................................................101
8.1.4 Verify the Software Download...........................................................................................104
8.1.5 Reverting to the previous version of software................................................................... 105
8.2 Performing a System Reset.......................................................................................................105
8.3 Adding or Removing RadioBlade Transceivers......................................................................... 106
8.4 Field Replaceable Units (FRUs), Parts and Extra Supplies ...................................................... 106
8.4.1 Matching Terminals for PDU and Ground......................................................................... 106
8.4.2 GPS surge arrestor ........................................................................................................... 107
8.4.3 RF Feed-Throughs (N-type connectors) ........................................................................... 107
Appendix A. Definitions and Abbreviations............................................................................................108
Appendix B. IP Address Requirements .................................................................................................110
Appendix C. High-Power iDEN Microcell Rack Stack-Up, 3-Sector (Default) Configuration.................111
Appendix D. Functionality Test Procedures...........................................................................................112
D.1 Interconnect and Dispatch Setup and Voice Quality Testing .................................................... 112
D.2 Packet Data Service Connection and Latency.................................................................................... 113
D.3 Short Message Service................................................................................................................... 114
D.4 Handover and Cell Reselection........................................................................................................ 114
D.5 Interconnect Connection Stability and SQE Performance......................................................... 115
D.6 Dispatch Connection Stability.......................................................................................................... 115
D.7 Idle SQE Testing and Validation ...................................................................................................... 115
D.8 System Self-Recovery Test............................................................................................................. 116
D.9 Packet Data Stability and Throughput............................................................................................... 116
D.10 Validation of 'Unable to Key BR' Alarm ............................................................................................. 116
Appendix E. Tx / Rx Curves...................................................................................................................117
Appendix F. BER Test Procedure .........................................................................................................119
F.1 Prerequisites for Testing............................................................................................................119
F.2 Test Tool .................................................................................................................................... 119
F.3 Testing Strategy.........................................................................................................................119
F.4 Equipment Connection/Setup .................................................................................................... 120
F.5 BER Test Procedure .................................................................................................................. 121
F.6 Equipment Disconnection ..........................................................................................................127
F.7 BER Test Notes Master ............................................................................................................. 127
Appendix G. Dangerous RF Emissions Precautions .............................................................................129
Figures
Figure 1 The MC-Series High-Power System............................................................................................ 15
Figure 2 MC-Series High Power System 3-Sector Configuration .............................................................. 18
Figure 3 MC-Series High Power System Functional Diagram................................................................... 19
Figure 4 ABIC Front View .......................................................................................................................... 19
Figure 5 ABIC Rear View, Showing Optional 2
nd
CRTC in the Third Slot ................................................. 19
Figure 6 BIC CRIC Ports and Indicators .................................................................................................... 20
Figure 7 BPC indicators ............................................................................................................................. 20
Figure 8 ERTM Ports and Indicators.......................................................................................................... 20
Figure 9 CRTC Ports and Indicators.......................................................................................................... 21
Figure 10 BIC RJ-45 Port Indicators .......................................................................................................... 22