User Manual

SPEEDCOM SC5800 User Manual

1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 SC5800 Description

The SC5800 is a 5.8 GHz digital radio system that provides short to medium range,

point-to-point digital communication with high data security at rates of E1, 2E1 or

4E1. Alternatively, the radio can be software configured to convey T1, 2T1 or 4T1.

The radio can also be configured to bridge or route IP via a 10BaseT Ethernet port.

The data rates scale depending on the number of enabled E1/T1 tributaries and

whether the data is being bridged or routed. The product makes use of spread

spectrum technology and may be operated license-free in the 5.8 GHz ISM band. It

is ideal for applications such as:

• Telecommunications companies, cellular operators and private carriers.

• Cellular/PCS base station interconnects.

• Internet distribution.

• Video surveillance data distribution.

• Rural communications.

The SC5800 consists of two main parts:

• An Outdoor Unit operating in the 5.8 GHz ISM frequency band.

• An Indoor Unit, available with a Telecommunications (1, 2 or 4E1 or 1, 2 or

4T1) interface and a Data interface (10BaseT Ethernet).

Interconnection between the Outdoor Unit and Indoor Unit is achieved using a low-

cost UV-protected STP (Screened Twisted Pair: 4 pairs) data cable and a UV-

protected 2-core power cable. The SC5800 series product uses a split Indoor Unit

and Outdoor Unit configuration for lowest loss between the antenna and the

transceiver, thereby ensuring optimal long-range performance.

SC5800 Outdoor Unit uses a Type-N RF (female) output connector for connection to

any 5.8 GHz antenna for applications where long range is required.