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WALKair V3.

1
ITMN
Commissioning Guide

P/N 110503-00 D REV 1.0


January 2000

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the product described herein.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS ...........................................................................................i
List of Figures .......................................................................................................iii
List of Tables .........................................................................................................iv
1

Introduction ..............................................................................................1-1
1.1
Safety Precautions ........................................................................1-1

Overview of the System Commissioning Process................................2-1


2.1
BS-BU Commissioning ..................................................................2-3

Getting Started .........................................................................................3-1


3.1
Step 1: Connecting the LCI Terminal to the BU ............................3-2
3.2
Requirements ................................................................................3-2
3.3
RS-232 Serial Cable ......................................................................3-2
3.3.1
3.3.2

3.4

Step 2: Setting Network Parameters .............................................3-8


3.4.1
3.4.2

3.5
3.6

TS Administrative Parameters.................................................3-14
Registering a New Terminal ....................................................3-14
BS Administrative Parameters ................................................3-15

Step 5 Setting the BS/TS Telecom Parameters ..........................3-18


3.7.1
3.7.2
3.7.3

3.8

Setting BU IP Parameters .........................................................3-8


Adding Authorized Manager Stations......................................3-10

Step 3: Setting the Radio Parameters .........................................3-11


Step 4 Setting the Administrative Parameters.............................3-14
3.6.1
3.6.2
3.6.3

3.7

LCI Software Settings................................................................3-5


Global Navigation Key Symbol Commands ..............................3-5

Changing the Configured Port Type........................................3-19


E1 Telecom Port Configuration ...............................................3-20
Editing a V.35/X.21 Telecom Port ...........................................3-22

Step 6 Defining Services .............................................................3-24

Leased Line Service Management..........................................................4-1


4.1
Adding Leased Line Services ........................................................4-3
4.2
V5 Service .....................................................................................4-6

TS Commissioning...................................................................................5-1
5.1
Step 1: Connecting the LCI Terminal to the TS/BU.......................5-1
5.1.1

5.2

Global Navigation Key Symbol Commands ..............................5-2

Step 2 Setting the Radio Link Parameters ....................................5-5


5.2.1
5.2.2

Setting the RFU Head Type ......................................................5-5


Setting the IF Cable Length and Type.......................................5-6

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5.2.3

5.3

Step 3: TS Administrative Parameters ........................................ 5-11


5.3.1
5.3.2
5.3.3

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Setting Other Cable Gain Table ............................................. 5-9


Setting the TS Customer ID.................................................... 5-11
Enabling the TS ...................................................................... 5-12
TS Scanning ........................................................................... 5-13

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List of Figures

LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 2-1:
Figure 2-2:
Figure 2-3:
Figure 3-1:
Figure 3-2:
Figure 3-3:
Figure 3-4:
Figure 3-5:
Figure 4-1:
Figure 4-2:
Figure 5-1:

Block Diagram of the Commissioning Process .......................................2-2


Direct Connection to BU..........................................................................2-4
Network Connection to NMS ...................................................................2-4
Connecting a Local Craft Terminal to the BS ..........................................3-4
Connecting a Single Local Craft PC to the Base Units ...........................3-4
Base RFU and Antenna Dialog .............................................................3-12
E1 Port Configuration Dialog.................................................................3-20
V.35/X.21 Port Configuration Dialog .....................................................3-22
Leased Line Services Dialog...................................................................4-1
Add Leased Line Services Dialog ...........................................................4-4
Connecting a Local Craft Terminal to the TS ..........................................5-1

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List of Tables

LIST OF TABLES
Table 3-1:
Table 3-2:
Table 3-3:
Table 3-4:
Table 3-5:
Table 3-6:
Table 3-7:
Table 3-8:
Table 3-9:
Table 3-10:
Table 4-1:
Table 4-2:
Table 5-1:
Table 5-2:

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Commissioning Using LCI ...................................................................... 3-1


Commissioning Using WALKnet............................................................. 3-1
Serial Communications cable Pin-to-Pin Mapping ................................. 3-3
Software Settings ................................................................................... 3-5
Global Navigation Key Symbol Commands............................................ 3-6
LCI Print Levels ...................................................................................... 3-6
RFU and Antenna Dialog Definitions.................................................... 3-12
Base Unit Administrative Status Options.............................................. 3-16
E1 Port Configuration Dialog Options................................................... 3-21
V.35/X.21 Port Configuration Dialog Definitions................................... 3-23
Leased Line Services Dialog Definitions ................................................ 4-2
Add Leased Line Service Dialog Definitions........................................... 4-5
Global Navigation Key Symbol Commands............................................ 5-2
LCI Print Levels ...................................................................................... 5-3

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INTRODUCTION
The WALKair V3.1 Commissioning Guide provides instructions for service
and installation technicians, in order to facilitate the proper initialization and
configuration of the WALKair V3.1 Base Station and Terminal Station.
Detailed instruction relating to the operation of the WALKair V3.1 system is
available in the WALKair V3.1 Operation and Maintenance Manual, and the
WALKnet User Manual.

1.1

Safety Precautions
High voltages are present at specific points in this electrical equipment. Some
of the parts can also have high operating temperatures. Non-observance of
these conditions and safety instructions can result in personal injury or in
property damage.
The WALKair V3.1 system complies with the standard EN 60950. All
connected equipment must comply with the applicable safety standards.
Equipment complies with the following EMC and safety standards:
EN 50081-1
EN 55022
IEC 100-4-as 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 11
ETSI 300339

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OVERVIEW OF THE SYSTEM COMMISSIONING


PROCESS
This section provides a general overview of the commissioning process, and
explains system characteristics on first-time commissioning.
The commissioning procedure is comprised of three stages:
Commissioning of the BS.
Commissioning of the TS
Post Commissioning Acceptance Protocol Testing.
The BS must be first in the commissioning procedure. This is to enable
verification of each TS after commissioning. Failure to conform to the
procedure may result in undue travel, between the BS and TSs, for the
installation personnel. Where it is determined that a TS is not serviceable
after commissioning, the installer will be able to take immediate corrective
actions. Figure 2-1 illustrates a block diagram of the Commissioning process.

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FIGURE 2-1:

BLOCK DIAGRAM OF THE COMMISSIONING PROCESS

BS Commissioning

TS Commissioning

STEP 1
LCI Connection

STEP 1
LCI Connection

LCI

LCI

STEP 2
IP Parameters

STEP 2
Radio Link
Parameters

LCI

LCI

STEP 3
Radio
Parameters
NMS / LCI

STEP 3
Administrative
Parametes
LCI

STEP 4
Administrative
Parameters
NMS / LCI

STEP 5
Telecom
Parameters
NMS / LCI

STEP 6
Define Services
NMS / LCI

NOTE
Step #3 - Step # 6 can be done via the LCI (Direct Connection).
For a detailed description of the Commissioning Steps please refer to the
OPAM Manual

NOTE
See Table 3-1 and Table 3-2 for a brief description of each step in the
Commissioning process

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2.1

BS-BU Commissioning
The BS Commissioning process is performed by the Commissioner via direct
connection to the BU for the following:

Connecting the LCI to the BS-BU

Defining the Network Parameters

All other BS Commissioning procedures are preformed by the Commissioner


or Network Manager via WALKnet for the following:

Radio Parameters

Administrative Parameters

Telecom Parameters

Defining Services

These parameters can be defined in two ways; by direct connection to the BU


or by a Network connection to the NMS. Figure 2-2 illustrates a typical direct
connection to the BU, and Figure 2-3 illustrates typical Network connection to
the NMS.

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FIGURE 2-2:

DIRECT CONNECTION TO BU
PC
Direct Cable
RS-232

BU

LCI Port

FIGURE 2-3:

BU

NETWORK CONNECTION TO NMS

Hub

Network

Router

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NMS

NMS

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GETTING STARTED
This chapter describes the commissioning process for both the BS and TS.
The commissioning process uses the LCI and the WALKnet User Manual as
described in Table 3-1 and Table 3-2.
TABLE 3-1:

COMMISSIONING USING LCI

STEP

DESCRIPTION

REFERENCE

1.

Connect the Local Craft Terminal to the BU(s)

See section 3.1

2.

Set Network Parameters


IP parameters
Sub

See section 3.4

TABLE 3-2:

COMMISSIONING USING WALKNET

STEP
3.

4.

5.

DESCRIPTION
Setting the Radio
Parameters for the
following:

RFU Head Type

IF Cable Type and


distance

Cable Gain table

Modem Working Point

Setting IF Mux
(8 or 16 Type)

Frequency Index

WALKNET REFERENCE
4.2.3 Frequency Planning
4.3.5 Antenna Configuration

Setting Administration
Parameters

Base Station

Terminal Station

Setting the Telecom


Parameters

Base Station

Terminal Station

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4.7.3 Editing a Terminal

4.3.6 Telecom Port Configuration


4.7.3 Editing a Terminal

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STEP
6.

DESCRIPTION

WALKNET REFERENCE

Define Services
4.4 Leased Line Service Management
(for E1 Service and V.35/X.21)
4.5 V5 Configuration

NOTE
Repeat Steps 1 6 for each BU (1 8) installed in the BS.

3.1

Step 1:
Connecting the LCI Terminal to the BU

3.2

Requirements
In order to perform the commissioning process, you will require the following:
PC platform as LCI
Serial cable, TP4 wires, flat with RJ-45 to a 9-pin D-type or 25-pin D-type
connectors
Terminal Communications software
(e.g. PROCOMM, PCPLUS, Hyper Terminal)

3.3

RS-232 Serial Cable


The Pin-to-Pin configuration of the serial cable used to connect between the
PC and the WALKair V3.1 system is described in Table 3-3.

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TABLE 3-3:
RJ45 PINS
(BS/BU)

SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS CABLE PIN-TO-PIN MAPPING


SIGNAL NAME

D TYPE 25 PINS
(CPU)

D TYPE 9 PINS
(CPU)

RXD

TXD

GND

4
5
6
7
8

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Connection to a BS-BU is enabled via an RS-232 Communications Cable


The RJ-45 end of the cable is connected to the RJ-45 receptacle marked LCI.
The D-Type connector is connected to the communications port of the Local
Craft PC (see Figure 3-1).
When more than one BS-BU is installed in the BS, the Local Craft PC can be
installed with a Multi-Input/Output Expansion Card. This enables easy
switching between the BS-BUs (see Figure 3-2).
FIGURE 3-1:

CONNECTING A LOCAL CRAFT TERMINAL TO THE BS

Local Craft Interface


(LCI)

Local Craft Terminal


IBM Compatible PC

FIGURE 3-2:

RS-232 Communications
Cable
9 or 25 Pin D-Type to RJ-45

CONNECTING A SINGLE LOCAL CRAFT PC TO THE BASE UNITS

1 - 8 Base Units

Multi-Input and Ouput Card


1 - 8 Comm Cables

Local Craft Terminal


IBM Compatible PC

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3.3.1

LCI Software Settings


The LCI embedded software, is VT-100 terminal compatible and uses the
RS-232 interface. Attach the Local Craft Terminal to the BS-BU LCI port,
using an available COM port with the settings as described in Table 3-4.
TABLE 3-4:

SOFTWARE SETTINGS
ITEM

Baud Rate
Parity

SETTINGS
9600 bps
None

Data Bits

Stop Bits

Protocol Type

ASCII

(For more information on the LCI, see the Base Station Management Guide)

3.3.2

Global Navigation Key Symbol Commands


The LCI software provides several global key symbol commands in order to
facilitate navigation of the Menu Structure as shown in Table 3-5.
Type the <symbol> then press <Enter> in order to perform the requested
function.

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TABLE 3-5:

GLOBAL NAVIGATION KEY SYMBOL COMMANDS

SYMBOLS

FUNCTION

Press * <Enter> to access the Main (root) menu in the software.


From the main menu, you access all other LCI functions.

Press ^ <Enter> to access the previous menu in the LCI screen


in the LCI hierarchy.

Press = <Enter> anytime to refresh the LCI monitor screen. This


erases all information that was on the screen and re-displays the
current menu at the top of the screen.

Press % <Enter> to toggle the ON/OFF display mode of error


messages should they occur.

Press + <Enter> to advance the print level. The change is


displayed on the LCI monitor.

Press - <Enter> to reduce the print level. The change is


displayed on the LCI monitor.

The LCI reports system alarms and events by displaying messages on the
terminal monitor. The type of messages that are printed depends on the set
print level.
Table 3-6 lists the prints levels in descending order. Note that each print level
includes the lower level messages.
TABLE 3-6:

LCI PRINT LEVELS

PRINT LEVEL

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Info

The default level displays all alarm and event messages,


including status message (e.g., scanning frequencies).

Warning

Displays alarms that are the Warning Level.

Error

Displays alarms that are the Error Level.

Fatal

Displays alarms that are the Fatal Level.

Display

Displays no alarms or events, only the LCI menus.

None

Displays no alarms, events or LCI menus, (displays a blank


screen). If your LCI monitor displays a blank screen, press
<Enter> to reduce to the Display Print Level.

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To Connect the LCI Terminal to the BS-BU:


1. Connect to the BU as described in section 3.1.
2. Execute your Terminal Software.
3. Power ON the BU.
While initializing, the following messages are displayed on the terminal
software.

4. Wait for completion of initialization;


After the initialization, the Main Menu is displayed.
Messages displayed during the initialization may interfere with the Main Menu
display. Type <=> then press <Enter> to refresh the display.

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3.4

Step 2:
Setting Network Parameters
In order to connect the Management Station, the user must first define the
following IP parameters on the BS-BU:
IP Address
Network Mask
Default IP Gateway Address
Authorized Manager Station IP Address

NOTE
When physically connecting Ethernet, the BU must be rebooted in order to
enable the port.

3.4.1

Setting BU IP Parameters
To Set the BU IP Paramerters:
1. From the Main Menu, select option number 1 then press <Enter>.
The Configuration Menu is displayed.
2. From the Configuration Menu, select option number 2 then press
<Enter>.
The Administrative Parameters Menu is displayed.

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3. From the Administrative Parameters Menu, select option 1 then press


<Enter>.
The BS Parameters Menu is displayed.
4. From the BS Parameters Menu, select option number 9 then press
<Enter>.
The Set BU IP Parameters menu is displayed.

5. Enter the required IP Address in the following format: XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX


(four numbers separated by dots), then press <Enter>.
6. Enter the required IP Mask Address, then press <Enter>.
7. Enter the required Default Router IP Address, then press <Enter>.

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3.4.2

Adding Authorized Manager Stations


After setting the BU IP Parameters, the following may be done sequentially by
selecting option B from the BS Parameters Menu. You can add up to 5
Authorized Managers as well as delete existing ones.
To Add an Authorized Manager Statons:
1. From the Main Menu, select option number 1 then press <Enter>.
The Configuration Menu is displayed.
2. From the Configuration Menu, select option number 2 then press
<Enter>.
The Administrative Parameters Menu is displayed.
3. From the Administrative Parameters Menu, select option 1 then press
<Enter>.
The BS Parameters Menu is displayed.
4. From the BS Parameters Menu, select option B then press <Enter>.
The Add Authorized Manager Station menu is displayed.

5. Enter the IP address for the new Manager Station in the following format:
XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX (four numbers separated by dots), then press <Enter>.
Using the IP Address 255.255.255.255 enables any Management Station
access and control of the BU regardless of the Management Stations
local IP Address.

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3.5

Step 3:
Setting the Radio Parameters
The remainder of the Commissioning process is performed using the
WALKnet application and the WALKnet User Manual. Refer to the appropriate
section of the WALKnet User Manual for the following Commissioning
procedures.
The RFU and Antenna Properties dialog contains all the RFU and Antenna
parameters of the Base Station. You can view or edit the settings as
described in Table 3-7. New settings can be applied to specific BS-BUs as
well as all BS-BUs in a sector.
Figure 3-3 displays the RFU and Antenna Dialogs for the BS-BU.
See WALKnet section 4.2.3 Frequency Planning and section 4.3.5 Antenna
Configuration for the following:
Setting the Radio Parameters
Set the RFU Head Type
Set the IF Cable Type and length
The IF cable connects with the indoor and the outdoor units. The
system requires the IF cable attenuation data in order to adjust the
output signal. The cable attenuation can either be entered manually,
or computed by the system based on the specified IF length and type
Set the IF Cable Type of cables other than the LMR400
If Other Cable type was entered, the Gain table for the IF cable
must be entered as described by vendor specifications
Set the Gain table
The IF cable attenuation data can be computed by the system or
manually entered by the user. Prior to entering this option, ensure
that the cable gain (attenuation) has been measured.
Setting the Modem Working Point for nominal Tx, Rx and default values.
Typically, the default settings are used, however it is possible to configure
the Modem Working point in order to optimize modem performance.
When setting the Modem Working Point, select either the default values or
enter the Site Planning values for Tx and Rx.
Setting the Frequency Index as specified in the Frequency Planning
Schedule.

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FIGURE 3-3:

BASE RFU AND ANTENNA DIALOG

TABLE 3-7:

RFU AND ANTENNA DIALOG DEFINITIONS

DIALOG ELEMENT
Antenna Section

OPTIONS
Type

Altitude

DESCRIPTION
Displays the default antenna
selection:
Vertical
Displays the height above
sea level in meters.

Heading

Displays the Azimuth


direction relative to North.

Beam Width

Displays the current Radio


Frequency coverage area of
the BS-BU. The Beam Width
options are as follows:
15, 30, 45, 60, 90

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Type

Displays the RFU Head Type.

H/W Rev.

Displays the RFU Head Type


hardware revision.

Redundancy

Displays the current


Redundancy state.
(Not available in the current
release).

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DIALOG ELEMENT

IF Cable Section

OPTIONS

DESCRIPTION

Active RFU

In the current release,


displays the active (Main)
RFU.

Type

Displays the cable type.

Length

Displays the length of cable in


meters.

Gain Valid

Defines the validity of the Tx


and Rx Gain of the IF Cable.
There are two options:

Valid
When selected, the BU
will accept only the Tx
and Rx gain defined
parameters.

Tx Gain

Current Modem Working


Point Section

Invalid
When selected, the BU
will accept the cable
parameters (Type and
Length) for Cable Gain
calculation.
Enables the user to define the
cable Tx gain (in dB) for all
frequencies.

Rx Gain

Enables the user to define the


cable Rx (in dB) for all
frequencies.

Nominal Tx Power

Enables the user to define the


Tx and Rx level of the BU RF
carrier. Type the default value
or enter a Nominal Power
value for Tx (in dBm)

Nominal Rx Power

Type the default value or


enter a Nominal Power value
for Rx (in dBm).

Cont

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DIALOG ELEMENT
Default Modem Working
Point

Check Box

OPTIONS

DESCRIPTION

Nominal Tx Power

Displays the default Modem


Working Point for Nominal Tx
(in dBm).

Nominal Rx Power

Displays the default Modem


Working Point for Nominal Rx
Power (in dBm).

(For Base Station only) Select to Apply changes to all


BS-BUs in the Sector.

To View and Modify the Base RFU and Antenna Properties Dialog:
1. Open the Base Station BU View dialog.
2. From the BS-BU menu, select the RFU and Antenna option.
The RFU and Antenna dialog is displayed.
3. Enter the required parameters as described in Table 3-7 then click OK or
Apply.

3.6

Step 4
Setting the Administrative Parameters

3.6.1

TS Administrative Parameters
See WALKnet section 4.7.3 Editing a Terminal, for the following parameters:
Defining the TS Customer ID
Setting the estimated distance between the BS and TS.
(If the estimated distance is less than 10 Km, enter 0. If the estimated
distance is more than 10 Km, enter 10).
Defining the Administrative Status (enable/disable) for each TS in the
system

3.6.2

Registering a New Terminal


To Register a New Terminal:
1. From the Registered Terminals dialog, select a new Terminal Slot
location.
2. Right click the TS Slot.
A context menu is displayed.
3. Select the New TS option from the context menu.
The Terminal Station Data dialog is displayed.

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4. Enter the required parameters.


5. Click OK to confirm and return to the Registered Terminals dialog.

NOTE
By default, all TSs are disabled and will not be able to communicate with its
associated BS. Only enabled TSs can communicate with its associated BS.

3.6.3

BS Administrative Parameters
See WALKnet section 4.3.2 Editing Base Units, for the following
parameters:
Defining the BS-BU Clock Source
Defining the Administrative Status
First Disable the unit, and then Enable it in order for the Radio
Parameters to be valid for the BU
Editing Base Units defines the Administrative Status and Clock Sources of
any selected Base Unit in the Sector (see Table 3-8). A context sensitive Edit
menu appears when double clicking or right clicking on the Base Station BU
View dialog.

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TABLE 3-8:

BASE UNIT ADMINISTRATIVE STATUS OPTIONS

DIALOG ELEMENT
Admin Status

Clock Source

OPTIONS

DESCRIPTION

Enable

Enables the BS-BU to


establish radio link with
Registered TS-BU(s).

Disable

Disables the radio link


between the BS-BU and
the Registered TS-BU(s).

Source Selection

Defines the Clock selection


mode. There are two
modes:

Source

Output

Manual
Automatic
When in Automatic
Mode the Clock
Source is selected by
the Base Station.
Displays a list of available
clock sources when in
Manual Mode. There are
five clock sources:
Internal
External
Telecom1
Telecom2
Telecom3
Enables utilization of the
Base Station output clock
signal to synchronize other
external equipment. There
are two output clock
states:
Enabled
Disabled

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To Edit a Base Unit:


1. From the Base Station BU View dialog, right click anywhere on the dialog.
The Edit BS-BU context menu is displayed.
2. Select the Edit BS-BU context menu.
The Base Station BU Properties Edit dialog is displayed.

3. From the Base Station BU Properties Edit dialog, select the


Administrative Status for the Base Unit.
4. Select the required System Clock parameters.
5. Click OK or Apply to confirm the setting.

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3.7

Step 5
Setting the BS/TS Telecom Parameters
The WALKair Telecom Port Configuration dialogs enable you to define the
Telecom port type and to configure its parameters for the BS-BU and
Registered TSs. You can configure the Telecom ports for Registered TSs that
are not connected or installed. Once a connection is established between the
BS-BU and the TS-BU, the TS-BU receives these parameters.
When updating the BS Telecom Configuration parameters, all ports are
updated and set to the Disable State. The displayed parameters for the
Telecom Interface will vary depending on the type of Telecom card installed
on each port.
In the case of a mismatch between the configured and detected port types,
WALKair transmits a Trap.
See WALKnet section 4.3.6 Telecom Port Configuration for the following:
Selecting the Telecom Card Type
(E1 or V.35/X.21)
Configuring the Telecom Card
Defining the Telecom Card Administrative Status

NOTE
If an individual port does not contain a Telecom card, the port must be
configured as, No Card.

NOTE
From the NMS, the BS/TS ports are numbered from 1 3. Facing the unit,
Port 1 is located furthermost to the right, near the management port. Port 3 is
located furthermost to the left, near the IF interface

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To Access the Port Configuration Dialog:


1. Open the Base Station BU View dialog.
2. From the Base Station BU View Port Menu, select Edit Port.
OR

Right click a row item.


OR

From the Base Station BU View or Terminal Station BU View


double-click on the Telecom Port display located at the bottom of the
dialog.
The Port Configuration dialog for the selected port type is displayed.
3. From the Port Configuration dialog, modify the required parameters then
click OK or Apply to confirm.

3.7.1

Changing the Configured Port Type


To Change the Configured Port Type:
1. Open the Base Station BU View dialog.
2. From the Base Station BU View Port Menu, select Change Configured
Type.
OR

Right click a row item and select Change Configured Type from the
Context menu.
The Change Configured Port Type dialog is displayed.

3. From the Change Configured Port Type dialog, select the required Port
Type then click Ok to confirm.

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NOTE
You cannot change the configuration of Port Types participating in Services
or are in the Enabled Administrative State.

NOTE
All further definitions of services are according to the Configured Type.

3.7.2

E1 Telecom Port Configuration


Figure 3-4 displays the E1 Port Configuration dialog and Table 3-9 defines
the dialog options.
FIGURE 3-4:

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TABLE 3-9:

E1 PORT CONFIGURATION DIALOG OPTIONS


SETTINGS

Line Type

LOSS Alarm Mode

OPTIONS
Indicates the variety of the E1 line.
Unframed
Double Frame
Multi Frame CRC4
Multi Frame CRC4 (ext)
Indicates standards used for the LOSS
alarm criteria:

Signaling Mode

Loopback Mode

Admin Status

ETSI ETS 300233


ITU-T G.775

Transparent
The Transparent Signaling Mode
cannot be defined if the E1 Line Type
is Unframed.
CCS (Common Channel Signaling)
The CCS Mode cannot be defined if
the E1 Line Type is Unframed.
None
Used only when the Line Type is
Unframed.
Enables loopback testing for the
following:
None
Remote
Local
Payload

Displays the Administrative Status of


the E1 port. States include:
Enabled
Disabled

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3.7.3

Editing a V.35/X.21 Telecom Port


Figure 3-5 displays the E1 Port Configuration dialog and Table 3-10 defines
the dialog options.
FIGURE 3-5:

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TABLE 3-10:

V.35/X.21 PORT CONFIGURATION DIALOG DEFINITIONS


SETTINGS

OPTIONS

Data Rate (x64Kbps)

The line data rate.

Operating Mode

Determines whether the Telecom card


functions in the DTE or DCE mode.
DTE
DCE
The Timing Mode for the X.21 port is
forced to Internal when in the DCE
mode, and is forced to External in the
DTE mode.

Timing Mode

Internal
External
Clock Mode

Loopback Mode

Admin Status

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Determines the polarity of the Clock.


Standard
Inverse
Enables loopback testing for the
following:
None
Remote
Local
Payload
Displays the Administrative Status of the
V.35/X.21 port. States include:
Enabled
Disabled

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3.8

Step 6
Defining Services
After configuring the Telecom Interface Type, define the types of service
supported by the system per BS port TS port. By default, all services are
disabled.
The system supports three types of leased line services:
E1 transparent mode
Fractional E1 mode
V.35/X.21
In addition, WALKair gives you the option to configure Services for the
V5 Interface Protocol.
See WALKnet section 4.4 Leased Line Service Management
(for E1 Service) and section 4.5 V5 Configuration for the following:
E1 Parameters
Defining Service Bandwidth
Defining Telecom Port Source
E1 Start/End Time Slots

NOTE
By default, all E1 interfaces are disabled and must be enabled for operation
V.35/X.21 Parameters
Data Rate
Operating Mode
Timing Mode
Clock Mode

V5 Parameters:
Service Bandwidth
Port source
Customer ID Destination (TS)
Destination port at TS

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LEASED LINE SERVICE MANAGEMENT


The Leased Line Services dialog enables definition of Leased Line Services
from the Telecom port of the specified BS-BU to the Telecom port of
Terminals in the system. You can configure these services for uninstalled
and/or disconnected Terminal Stations. Once a connection is established
between the BS-BU and the TS-BU, the TS-BU receives these parameters.
WALKair supports Leased Line Services defined over both E1 Telecom cards
and V.35/X.21 Telecom cards participation in this service (see Figure 4-1).
Table 4-1describes the dialog elements available from the Leased Line
Services dialog.
FIGURE 4-1:

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TABLE 4-1:

LEASED LINE SERVICES DIALOG DEFINITIONS

DIALOG ELEMENT

OPTIONS

DESCRIPTION

Leased Line Services


Menu

Displays the Add, Edit, Delete, or


Exit Leased Line Services dialogs.

Context Menu

Displayed by selecting a row item


and right clicking, the context
menu provides quick access to
Leased Line Services menu
options.

Available ATS Indicator

Displays the number of Available


Time Slots (ATS).

Port List

BS Port

Displays the operational Telecom


Port for the selected BS-BU.

BS Port Type

Displays the BS Telecom


Interface types. Port types
include:

E1
V.35

X.21
TS Port

Displays the Telecom Interface for


the associated TS.

TS Port Type

Displays the TS Telecom


Interface. Port types include:

E1
V.35

X.21
Bandwidth
(x 64KBPS)

Displays the bandwidth


(x 64KBPS) allocated for the
specified Leased Line Service.

Oper Status

Displays the Operational Status of


the Leased Line Service. States
include:

Connected

Disconnected
Admin Status

Displays the Administrative Status


of the Leased Line Service. States
include:

Enabled

Disabled

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To Access the Leased Line Services Dialog:


1. From the Configuration Menu, select Leased Line Services.
The Base Station Selector dialog is displayed.
2. Starting with the Cell drop list, select the location for each level in the
WALKnet Navigation Model.
3. Click OK to display the Leased Line Services dialog.

4.1

Adding Leased Line Services


When adding Leased Line Services, the following parameters must be
defined:
Select the Terminal participating in this service.
Select the port for the BS-BU and TS-BU. If the selected Port Type is E1,
the first available E1 channel for the specified service should be assign.
Select the Leased Line Service bandwidth from the drop list. Bandwidth for
the BS-BU and TS-BU must be the same in both devices.
Select the Administrative status.
Figure 4-2 displays the Add Leased Line Service dialog and
Table 4-2 describes the dialog definitions.

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FIGURE 4-2:

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TABLE 4-2:

ADD LEASED LINE SERVICE DIALOG DEFINITIONS

DIALOG ELEMENT
Base Station Section

Terminal Station Section

Leased Line Services


Section

OPTION

DESCRIPTION

Port

Displays a drop list of


available BS Telecom
interfaces (1-3).

Port Type

Displays the type of the


selected BS Telecom
Interface.

Port

Displays a drop list of


available TS Telecom
interfaces (1-3).

Port Type:

Displays a drop list of


available TS Telecom
interfaces (1-3).

First E1 Channel

When the selected port is


E1, displays a drop list for
the first available E1
channel.

Bandwidth

Displays a list of available


Bandwidths for Leased
Line Services.

Oper Status

Displays the operational


status of the Leased Line
Service. States include:

Connected

Disconnected
Admin Status

Displays the current


Administrative status of the
Leased Line Service.
States include:

Enabled

Disabled
Available ATS

Displays the number of


available Air Time Slots in
the system.

To Add Leased Line Services:


1. Open the Leased Line Services dialog.
2. From the Leased Line Services menu, select Add Leased Line Service.
OR

Right click a Leased Line Services row item and select Add Leased Line

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3.

4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

4.2

Service from the context menu.


The Add Leased Line Service dialog is displayed.
From the Add Leased Line Service dialog, select the Base Station port
(1-3) for the new service from the drop list.
The Port Type of the selected port is displayed.
Select the First E1 channel (if Port Type is E1).
Select the Terminal Station Customer ID from the drop list.
Select the Bandwidth (n x 64Kbps) for the new service from the drop list.
Consult available ATS
Select the Administrative Status for the new service.
Click OK to confirm settings.

V5 Service
For V5 Service protocols and configuration refer to section 4.5 in the
WALKnet User Manual.

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TS COMMISSIONING
This chapter describes the commissioning process for the WALKair V3.1
Terminal Station via the LCI. The TS Commissioning process is performed by
the Commissioner via direct connection to the TS-BU using the LCI for the
following:
1. Connecting the Local Craft Terminal to the TS/BU
2. Setting the Radio Link Parameters
Setting the RFU Head Type
Setting the IF cable length and type (IF cable gain)
3. Setting the Administrative Parameters

NOTE
Repeat Steps 2 3 for each installed TS/BU.

5.1

Step 1:
Connecting the LCI Terminal to the TS/BU
Connection to a TS/BU is made with an RS-232 Communications Cable.
The RJ-45 connector is attached to the receptacle marked LCI. The D-Type
connector is connected to the communications port of the Local Craft PC
(see Figure 5-1).
FIGURE 5-1:

CONNECTING A LOCAL CRAFT TERMINAL TO THE TS

Local Craft Interface (LCI)

Local Craft Terminal


IBM Compatible PC

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RS-232 Communications
Cable
9 or 25 Pin D-Type to RJ-45

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5.1.1

Global Navigation Key Symbol Commands


The LCI software provides several global key symbol commands in order to
facilitate navigation of the Menu Structure as shown in Table 3-5.
Type the <symbol> then press <Enter> in order to perform the requested
function.
TABLE 5-1:
SYMBOLS

GLOBAL NAVIGATION KEY SYMBOL COMMANDS


FUNCTION

Press * <Enter> to access the Main (root) menu in the software.


From the main menu, you access all other LCI functions.

Press ^ <Enter> to access the previous menu in the LCI screen


in the LCI hierarchy.

Press = <Enter> anytime to refresh the LCI monitor screen. This


erases all information that was on the screen and re-displays the
current menu at the top of the screen.

Press % <Enter> to toggle the ON/OFF display mode of error


messages should they occur.

Press + <Enter> to advance the print level. The change is


displayed on the LCI monitor.

Press - <Enter> to reduce the print level. The change is


displayed on the LCI monitor.

The LCI reports system alarms and events by displaying messages on the
terminal monitor. The type of messages that are printed depends on the set
print level.
Table 5-2 lists the prints levels in descending order. Note that each print level
includes the lower level messages.

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TABLE 5-2:

LCI PRINT LEVELS

PRINT LEVEL
Info

The default level displays all alarm and event messages,


including status message (e.g., scanning frequencies).

Warning

Displays alarms that are the Warning Level.

Error

Displays alarms that are the Error Level.

Fatal

Displays alarms that are the Fatal Level.

Display

Displays no alarms or events, only the LCI menus.

None

Displays no alarms, events or LCI menus, (displays a blank


screen). If your LCI monitor displays a blank screen, press
<Enter> to reduce to the Display Print Level.

To Connect the LCI Terminal to the TS/BU:


1. Connect to the TS/BS.
2. Execute your Terminal Software.
3. Power ON the TS/BU.
While initializing, messages are displayed on the terminal software
interface. Messages displayed during the initialization may interfere with
the main menu display.

4. Type <=> then press <Enter>, to refresh the display.


5. Wait for the completion of initialization.
After the initialization, the Main Menu is displayed.

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The global key symbol commands facilitate navigation of the Menu Structure.
(see Table 3-5).
Type the <symbol> then press <Enter> in order to perform the requested
function.

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5.2

Step 2
Setting the Radio Link Parameters
NOTE
Prior to setting the Radio Link Parameters, ensure that the TS-BU is
Disabled (see section 5.3.2). If the TS-BU is already enabled, it must be
disabled.

5.2.1

Setting the RFU Head Type


To Set the RFU Head Type:
1. From the Main Menu, select option number 1 then press <Enter>.
The Configuration Menu is displayed.
2. From the Configuration Menu, select option number 1 then press
<Enter>.
The Radio Link Parameters Menu is displayed.
3. From the Radio Link Parameters Menu, select option number 9 then
press <Enter>.
The following is displayed.

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4. Select the appropriate RFU head type for 3.5, 10.5 or 26 GHz then
press <Enter>.
5. Select the RFU Head Revision [A] then press <Enter>.

5.2.2

Setting the IF Cable Length and Type


Connection between the indoor and the outdoor units is made via the IF
cable. Based upon the cable length and type entered in the LCI, the system
calculates the attenuation and adjusts the signal to provide optimal gain.
The IF cable length and type are entered in the Radio Link Parameters Menu.
To Access Radio Link Parameters Menu:
1. From the Main Menu, select option number 1 then press <Enter>.
The Configuration Menu is displayed.

2. From the Configuration Menu, select option number 1 then press


<Enter>.
The Radio Link Parameters Menu is displayed.

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3. From the Radio Link Parameters Menu, select option number 1 then
press <Enter>.
The Cable Length parameter input is displayed.

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4. Enter the length of the IF Cable in meters then press <Enter>.


The Radio Link Parameters Menu is displayed.
5. Specify the IF Cable Type, select option number 3 then press <Enter>.
The Cable Type parameter input is displayed.

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6. Select option L then press <Enter> to select standard LMR400 cable.


7. Select option C then press <Enter> to select the CF CU2Y S\50 ohm
cable.
8. Select option O then press <Enter> to specify other cable classification.

5.2.3

Setting Other Cable Gain Table


If option O (Other Cable) type was entered, the Gain table for the IF cable
must be entered (as described by vendor specifications).
To Set Other Cable Gain Paramters:
1. From the Main Menu, select option number 1 then press <Enter>.
The Configuration Menu is displayed.
2. From the Configuration Menu, select option number 1 then press
<Enter>.
The Radio Link Parameters Menu is displayed.
3. From the Radio Link parameters Menu, select option number 5 then
press <Enter> to complete the cable gain table.
The Gain Table parameter input is displayed.

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4. Enter the upstream gain as per vendor specification, in Decibels, then


press <SPACEBAR>.
5. Enter the downstream gain as per vendor specification, in Decibels, press
<SPACEBAR> then press <Enter>.
6. Repeat for all relevant frequency indices (of the installed RFU)
7. Type q to exit.
The Radio Link Parameters Menu is displayed.

NOTE

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All gain settings for cables other than the standard LMR400 must be set to
specifications supplied by the vendor.

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5.3

Step 3:
TS Administrative Parameters

5.3.1

Setting the TS Customer ID


To Set the Customer ID Number:
1. From the Main Menu, select option number 1 then press <Enter>.
The Configuration Menu is displayed.
2. From the Configuration Menu, select option number 2 then press
<Enter>.
The Administrative Parameters Menu is displayed.
3. From the Administrative Parameters Menu, select option number 5 then
press <Enter>.
The Customer ID input parameter menu is displayed.

4. Type TS Customer ID number then press <Enter>.


This can be up to an 8 digit decimal number, from 0 9.
TSs must be enabled in order for the BS to identify them. This is done by
specifying the TS Status via the Administrative Parameters Menu.

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5.3.2

Enabling the TS
To Access the Administrative Parameters Menu:
1. From the Main Menu, select option number 1 then press <Enter>.
The Configuration Menu is displayed.
2. From the Configuration Menu, select option number 2 then press
<Enter>.
The Administrative Parameters Menu is displayed.
3. From the Administrative Parameters Menu, select option number 3 then
press <Enter>.
The TS Status parameter input is displayed.

4. Type E then press <Enter> to enable the TS


OR

Type D then press <Enter >to disable the TS.

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5.3.3

TS Scanning
The TS starts scanning the RFU for available frequencies, searching for a
downlink transmission (seeks a signal above a certain threshold). When the
received signal strength is above a certain threshold, the TS will attempt
synchronization.
Upon success, the TS waits for the customer ID search message, with the
Customer ID in the downlink:
If the Customer ID does not appear in the downlink, the TS continues
scanning.
If the Customer ID appears in the downlink and matches the ID in the TS-BU,
the scanning stops and the TS waits for EOC allocation.

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