User Manual

SPEEDCOM SC5800 User Manual

5 ANTENNA ALIGNMENT AND SOFTWARE SETUP

This chapter describes the procedure for software setup and antenna alignment. The

setup is done with a PC running the supplied NMS software. For more information,

see Section 6, NMS Software, page 39.

5.1 Installation Equipment Required

The following tools and instruments are required for software setup and aligning the

antenna:

• RSSI test cable

• Voltmeter

• Spanner, also called a Wrench, (see appropriate details in installation chapter

depending on the antenna being used)

• PC with NMS software and supplied serial data cable.

• Binoculars (optional) used for locating the far end site. This will assist in the

antenna alignment operation.

• GPS or Standard Compass (optional) used for locating the far end site. This

will assist in the antenna alignment operation.

• Bit Error Rate Tester and connecting leads.

5.2 Information Required

You should know:

• Proposed frequency channel plan for each station.

• Expected receive level based on the chosen system configuration and a

pathloss analysis.

5.3 Antenna Alignment

5.3.1 Introduction

The SC5800 should be installed on both sites before alignment starts. Perform the

following steps at both stations:

1. Switch the Indoor Unit power ON.

2. Install and run the SC5800 NMS Software application.

3. Configure the radio channel plan as required.

4. Set the transmitted power to maximum.

5. Perform a RF loopback test at eac h site before starting the alignment

procedure.