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DXR 700: Exceptional Performance for

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Contents
1 Product Overview 1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

2 Architecture 8
Introduction and Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
RF Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Power Splitter/Combiner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
RF Switch and Splitter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Modem Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Protection Multiplex Adapter (PMA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Services Management Adaptor (SMA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

3 Configurations 26
Configuration Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

4 Installation Overview 29
RMA Connections & Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
PMA Connections & Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
SMA Connections & Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Outdoor Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Indoor RF Unit (IRU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

5 DXR net and ProVision™ Overview 40

DXR NET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
ProVision™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Getting a Systems Perspective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
ProVision™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Appendix A Product Specifications 44

RF Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Digital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Transmitter / Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Services Management Adaptor (SMA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Protected Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
DC Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Mechanical. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

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Appendix B ETSI Transmitter Spectrum Masks 53

Appendix C MTBF Figures 55

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Appendix D International Standards Compliance 58

Appendix E Abbreviations 59

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1 Product Overview
Introduction
DXR 700 is an advanced point-to-point digital microwave radio platform designed to
satisfy network operator demand for flexibility, performance and growth in
transmission capacities. DXR 700 combines the latest in high performance digital
microwave technology with an innovative and scalable approach, providing an
excellent medium capacity, medium-to-long haul transmission solution for the most
demanding applications.

Figure 1. Configuration Types

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The long distance capability of the 2 to 11 GHz frequency bands, combined with a
Advanced Modulation range of CEPT or ANSI PDH capacities, makes DXR 700 an ideal transmission
• 16/32/64 QAM solution for private, public or cellular networks.
The compact design, simple installation, performance and high reliability ensure a low
High Power Output
through-life cost while maximising service quality.
Robust Performance
High Performance
• Forward Error
Correction The DXR 700 product is designed to give the highest performance in demanding
applications. The use of spectrally efficient quadrature amplitude modulation (QAM)
• Interleaving
schemes minimize occupied bandwidth, while the high power output of DXR 700
• 20-tap Transversal provides exceptional system gain.
Adaptive Equalizer
In addition, the following combined features provide immunity to interference and
Enhanced Availability improved system performance:

• Errorless protection • Modulation features of FEC (Forward Error Correction)

switch • Interleaving
• Standard diversity • 20-tap TAE (Transversal Adaptive Equalisation
options
Finally, DXR 700 provides for the standard protected configurations, such as ‘1+1’,
space diversity and frequency diversity. Errorless protection switching is employed
and significantly boosts equipment availability.

High Performance Features

DXR 700 is provided with a number of high performance features as standard. The
combination of Forward Error Correction (FEC), Interleaving and the Transversal
Adaptive Equalizer (TAE) render long paths and difficult radio environments
significantly more reliable.

Forward Error Correction

Reed-Solomon Forward Error Correction (FEC) combined with interleaving extends
the performance of the receiver by correcting transmission errors before the digital
signal is delivered to customer equipment.
FEC corrects up to 8 errored bytes of data per 204-byte block. This level of correction
provides fibre-like error free performance and significantly improves the radio’s
interference immunity. Figure 2 compares the receive-sensitivity performance
improvement made by the FEC to that of a signal without FEC.
The forward error correction is an essential part of the errorless receiver path
switching. FEC highlights the blocks of data in error to enable selection of an
alternative data path.

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Figure 2. Receive Sensitivity Performance Comparison

Interleaving further enhances the FEC performance where bursts of interference-like

ignition noise occur. Performance is upgraded by rearranging the order of the trans-
mitted bytes between many FEC blocks. This rearrangement spreads the burst errors
evenly over the blocks, reducing the number of errors per block, and improving the
ability for the FEC to correct all induced errors.

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The amount of interleaving performed is dependent on the transmission capacity as

shown in the following table:

Table 1. Interleaving Performance

Capacity Interleave Depth

2xE1 4 Blocks
4xE1 8 Blocks
8xE1 12 Blocks
16xE, E3 & DS-3 12 Blocks

This example shows the effect of the interleave on a noise burst of more than 8 bytes
across 4 blocks, where the FEC is able to fully correct all the errors.

ABCDEFGHI..... ABCDEFGHI.. ABCDEFGHI.. ABCDEFGHI..

Data blocks before interleaving (each block 188+16=204 bytes)

AAAABBBBCCCCDDDDEEEEFFFFGGGGHHHHIIIIJJJJ..............................
Transmitted data stream after interleaving

AAaabbbccccddddeeeeffffggGGHHHHIIIIJJJJ.....................................................

Received data stream with 24 errored bytes (errored data=lower case)

AbcdefgHI..... AbcdefgHI..... abcdefGHI....... abcdefGHI......

Data blocks de-interleaved with only 6 correctable errored bytes per block

Transversal Adaptive Equalizer

The DXR 700 contains a built-in 20-tap FFE/DFE Transversal Adaptive Equalizer
(TAE) to provide a high dispersive fade margin, greatly reducing the effects of
multi-path fading.

Multi-path propagation causes dispersive fading where microwave signals reaching

the receiver have travelled over more than one path causing significant relative delays
and signal amplitude differences.

This may be due to signal reflection in the atmosphere, or it may occur on the ground
from such physical influences as lakes, ponds, irrigated fields, or exceptionally
smooth flat land. Reflective signals are delayed relative to the direct line-of-sight sig-
nal and combine at the receive antenna, causing amplitude and phase distortion.

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Normally this distortion is minimal and easily handled by the receiver since the direct
signal is much stronger than the reflected signals. However, under fading conditions,
the direct signal may be attenuated and the distortion increased to the point where
frequency selective notches result and dispersive fading occurs. Such distortion results
in ISI (inter-symbol interference) in the demodulator, an increase in data signal BER
(bit-error-rate), and a possible loss of data signal recovery.
The 20-tap transversal adaptive equalizer in DXR 700 consists of two registers, one
with 8 feed-forward taps (FFE) and the other with 12 decision feedback taps (DFE).
Each of these registers multiply successive delayed samples of the received signal by
weighting coefficients to remove the inter-symbol interference induced by multi-path
propagation
The transversal adaptive equalizer improves the robustness and reliability of the DXR
700 product, especially when it is used under long and difficult path conditions. Figure
3 illustrates the typical path lengths DXR 700 is capable of together with the effect that
the dispersive fade margin has on the path distance.
Note: The impact is most notable on path lengths over 50 km.

Figure 3. Dispersive Fade Margin vs Distance Comparison

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Figure 3 shows typical distances that can be achieved with DXR 700 with various
CEPT Capacities antenna sizes and the effect dispersive fade margin of the radio has on the path
• 2xE1-16xE1 distances.
• 1xE3-2xE3 These figures have been calculated based on the following specifications :
• 1xSTMO • 7 GHz, 16xE1, 16 QAM Space diversity system
• Better than 99.999% path availability
ANSI Capacities
• 4xDS1-16xDS1 • Average annual temperature or 20 oC
• 1xDS3 • Terrain roughness factor - 1
• Climate factor - 1
RF Bands
• Rain region - Tropical moderate
• 2.5-2.7GHz
• 3.4-3.6-3.8 GHz System Scalability
• 5.9-6.4-7.1 GHz DXR 700 provides a stable platform that allows the radio operator to build a network
from a suite of common components.
• 7.1-7.7-8.5 GHz
A range of CEPT and ANSI capacities is available to suit any region of the world. The
• 10.5-10.7-11.7 digital components (RMA and PMA) provide the interface and modulation of the
GHz operators’ payload. The architecture allows any Radio Frequency (RF) unit to be used
with the digital units. The digital units are industry-standard 19” rack mountable.
SMA Functions
The RF unit covers the common PDH bands from 2 to 11 GHz, as well as some
• SNMP/TCP-IP
emerging standards. Standard 2.6, 7/8 and 10/11 GHz bands complement the new 3.5
NMS Interface
and 3.7 GHz bands that are gaining popularity in developed countries required to
• Distributed alarm ‘vacate’ the lower frequency bands. Again, the architecture supports flexibility and
handling any digital unit can be used with the RF units.
• EOW and alarm The RF unit is available as an all-outdoor, rugged weatherproof component – ideal for
actions the higher frequencies or in applications where indoor rack space is restrictive. The
• Dual data service outdoor RF can be mounted on a tower adjacent to an antenna or on the outer wall of
channels an equipment shelter.

• Supports 1-4 DXR Alternatively, the RF unit is available as a 19” mounted component for use in
700 terminals. situations where temperatures define indoor-only use, or where customers require ease
of access to all components.
The final component in the DXR 700 line-up is the Services Management Adapter
(SMA). SMA provides advanced Network Management System (NMS) interface and
distributed alarm management within the network. Also local Engineering Orderwire
(EOW) and alarm action services. The SMA is the critical component within the DXR
700 product line for optimizing performance and economizing on actual product
requirements for a given network solution.
When installing networks of mixed capacity and/or mixed frequency the DXR 700
platform commonality (across frequency and capacity) minimizes spare unit holdings.
Additionally the non-protected and the protected configurations comprise the same
units, making field upgrade simple.

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Reduced Total-solution Costs

When the high performance and system scalability of the DXR 700 is considered
together, there is a perceived reduction in up-front capital costs, and minimal ongoing
costs.
The DXR 700’s high system gain provides many benefits. These include longer hops
and a reduction in the number of repeater stations required for a given network. Where
the sites for repeaters and hubs is defined by the actual network use (e.g. GSM or
CDMA mobile network) DXR 700’s high system gain can be used to minimize
antenna size – reducing cost and meeting stringent environmental requirements.
Further, given the restrictions on bandwidth availability, DXR 700 provides higher
spectral efficiency – reducing licensing costs and making more bandwidth available to
the user.
The indoor-outdoor split configuration, when implemented, eliminates the cost of
waveguide runs and dehydrators, simplifying network design and overall capital costs.

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2 Architecture
Introduction and Diagrams
The DXR 700 is provided in a scalable platform consisting of four main components.
This allows users to build the optimum solution for each application, while
minimizing the product variants used in a network. The platform allows for simple
configuration using standard components at final assembly. Prompt delivery is
assured, even for orders with a range of different capacities or modulation options.
Figure 4 shows the four main components that make up a terminal. These are split into
the RF (typically outdoor) and indoor units.

Figure 4. DXR 700 System Block Diagram

RF Unit
General
The RF unit contains the SMA circuitry that determines the operating frequency band.
The unit variants are fully synthesized across each band range, with exact frequency
settings controlled from the setup/configuration terminal at the modem unit. The
duplexer and transmit channel filter are the only components that may require
channel-specific adjustment.
The RF components are capacity-independent, supporting all IDU capacity
configurations. This provides the flexibility to upgrade capacity in the field by
changing only the Indoor Unit (IDU).
There are two physical implementations of the RF unit. The first is in a robust
weatherproof enclosure and named the Outdoor Unit (ODU). The other variant is

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designed for mounting indoors, in a 19” rack, and is named the Indoor Radio Unit
(IRU). There is no difference in the RF performance between them.
The RF Unit consists of six modules as shown in Figure 5. These are:
• The Power Supply
• Quadplexer
• RF Transceiver
• Channel Filter
• Power Amplifier and Duplexer

Figure 5. RF Unit Block Diagram

Upgrading Units
The same RF unit is used for both unprotected and protected configurations,
minimizing variants in any network.
The outdoor mounted RF unit is upgraded from unprotected to protected configuration
by adding a second ODU and power splitter/combiner for single antenna operation.
The IRU configuration is upgraded by adding a second RF unit to the shelf.

Quadplexer
The quadplexer module combines multiple signals onto the single coaxial cable to the
Radio Modem Adapter (RMA). The -48 volts from the RMA are filtered out using a
low pass filter and fed to the power supply module.
The 140 MHz transmit IF input from the RMA is fed to an automatic gain control
(AGC) controlled amplifier via a 140 MHz bandpass filter. The amplifier provides a
constant level to the transceiver independent of the length, or loss, in the coaxial cable.
The transceiver sends the receive-signal at 70 MHz to a 28 MHz wide Surface
Acoustic Wave (SAW) roofing filter. The signal is then amplified by an AGC
controlled amplifier. The amplifier transmits the signal at a level of approx -35 dBm,
and feeds it via a 70 MHz bandpass filter onto the coax cable. The AGC detector for

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this amplifier includes a narrow SAW filter to ensure that the AGC is not influenced
by close adjacent channel signals when used in low capacity terminals.
The AGC control voltage is fed to an external BNC monitor port (RSSI Test Point) on
the ODU to be used for antenna alignment. It is also fed to the microprocessor in the
transceiver where it is digitized and then fed to the RMA for monitoring by the
network management system.
The serial modem receiver detects the 5.5 MHz FSK carrier from the RMA and feeds
the demodulated 38.4 kbps data to the microprocessor in the ODU. There is also a 4.5
MHz FSK modulator in the quadplexer that accepts transmit data at 38.4 kbps from
the ODU microprocessor and then feeds it to the RMA. The 4.5 MHz and 5.5 MHz
modem signals are filtered in the serial modem using ceramic bandpass filters. The
combined 4.5-5.5 MHz signals are then fed into the coaxial cable leading to the RMA
via a 1-10 MHz bandpass filter.

Power Supply
The IF coaxial cable feeds -48 volts to the ODU power supply module via the
quadplexer. The power supply uses a modular voltage converter to convert this current
to +12 volts direct current (DC). The current then drives the quadplexer serial modem
and transceiver. The voltage converter module ensures high reliability and efficiency.
The +12 volts are further regulated down to +10 volts to supply the GaAs FET power
amplifier. A linear regulator is used for low noise output to avoid degrading the
transmit spectral purity.

RF Transceiver
This module contains three printed circuit assemblies:
• A Down converter
• An Up converter
• A Controller
The assemblies are housed in a cast metal box with shield partitions separating
different portions of the RF circuitry. RF and IF signals are brought out of the module
on SMA coaxial connectors, while DC power and logic signals are fed via a filtered
DB-25 connector.

Down converter
Features
• GaAs FET input stage (for low noise figure)
• GaAs FET mixer (for high overload margin)
• Monolithic microwave integrated circuit (MMIC) circuitry (for compactness and
reliability)
• Broadband microstripline filters (for eliminating tuning across the entire band)
• Low phase noise oscillator (for low data rate QAM operation)

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The down converter section of the DXR 700 provides low noise amplification and
down-conversion of the incoming microwave signal to the 70 MHz RMA IF. The input
is taken from the antenna connector via the duplexer.
The down converter is designed for stable, broadband operation and covers each band
variant without retuning. GaAs FET technology provides excellent receiver
sensitivity. The down converter section is built on a single printed circuit assembly
using low loss Teflon dielectric. It relies on a metal web of shielded partitions to isolate
individual functions as part of the lid over the board.
Frequency setting is entered either via a locally attached PC connected to the PMA
front panel, or via the network management system (NMS). The frequency
information is stored in non-volatile memory on the controller and loaded into the
frequency synthesizer at power-up time.

Low Noise Amplifier (LNA)

GaAs FET amplifiers are used to provide the lowest noise figure for best receiver
sensitivity.
The amplified signal is passed through a microstrip filter designed to reject
out-of-band noise and unwanted signals.

Mixer
The amplified incoming signal is mixed in an image-reject mixer with the local
oscillator frequency. The signal is mixed to the down-converted intermediate
frequency of 70 MHz. An image reject mixer is used to avoid the need for a narrow
bandwidth tuneable filter (to reject the image frequency at 140 MHz from the receiver
frequency). Without the use of an image reject mixer or narrow filter, this image
frequency would degrade the noise figure by 3 dB.
The IF signal produced by the mixer is then amplified before being passed to the
quadplexer module.

Rx Local Oscillator
The receiver local oscillator design is the same as that used in the transmitter section.
A 10 MHz reference frequency is supplied from a temperature compensated crystal
oscillator (TCXO) which provides stability of better th a n ±3ppm.
The phase-locked loop (PLL), VCO and TCXO provide a very stable frequency to the
mixer which, when combined with the incoming RF signal, produces the IF signal. The
frequency provided to the mixer is the receiver frequency plus 70 MHz. The oscillator
has been designed for particularly low phase noise to avoid degrading the received
QAM signal.

Up converter
Features
• Automatic level control for constant power across the band
• Highly linear power amplifier stages for QAM operation

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• MMIC circuitry reduces size and maximizes reliability

• GaAs FET low noise amplifiers for low noise floor operation
This section of the transceiver provides up-conversion and amplification of the 140
MHz IF signal generated by the RMA. The up converter output is connected via the
channel filter to the power amplifier.
The up converter module consists of five circuit blocks:
• The local oscillator
• The mixer
• The attenuator
• The filter
• The amplifier
These are enclosed in separate shielded compartments over the PCA to eliminate
interference.
Transmit frequency and power output level is programmed from the transceiver
controller. These parameters are stored in non-volatile memory on the microprocessor
PCA.
The transmit power is adjustable over a 15 dB range to minimize potential interference
to adjacent services while providing adequate E/N and E/I margin for error-free
operation. Power level can also be set remotely via the network management system
or configuration software.

Mixer
The 140 MHz IF input from the quadplexer is amplified before being fed to a double
balanced mixer. The mixer output is fed through a variable attenuator and MMIC
amplifier. This is followed by a bandpass filter and MMIC amplifier. The bandpass
filter covers the entire range of each band variant and is used to filter out harmonics at
the mixer output. It does not filter out the mixer image since this is within the operating
band.

Tx Local Oscillator
The Tx local oscillator is identical to the Rx local oscillator with the exception that the
frequency is set 140 MHz below the transmit frequency.

Controller
A microprocessor controller printed circuit assembly (PCA) is located in the
transceiver module, sandwiched between the up converter and down converter PCAs.
This controller communicates with the RMA via a bidirectional 38.4 kbps data link.
Frequencies and transmit power level are sent from the RMA and stored in the
controller in non-volatile memory. Frequencies are loaded into the synthesizers, and
Tx power into a D/A converter during power-up initialization.

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The controller also performs monitoring functions such as measuring PLL loop
voltages, forward and reflected transmit power, heatsink temperature, received signal
strength indication (RSSI) and locally regulated supply voltage rails. It sends this
information to the RMA on request.
In addition to the microprocessor, the controller includes voltage regulators to supply
highly regulated power to the receiver and transmitter from the 12 volt input supply.

Channel Filter
The output of the transmit chain of the transceiver includes an image signal with a
frequency 280 MHz above the transmit signal. There is also some local oscillator
leakage at 140 MHz above the transmit signal due to imperfect balance in the up
conversion mixer. These spurious signals must be attenuated by more than 30 dB to
avoid overload and distortion in the power amplifier as well as to lessen the filtering
demands of the output duplexer.
The channel filter is comprised of quarter wavelength resonators. The design of this
filter is similar to that of the duplexer.
The channel filter has a passband of approximately 25 MHz and requires retuning if
the transmit frequency is changed by more than this amount. The retuning is usually
carried out in conjunction with the duplexer tuning.

Power Amplifier
The power amplifier uses GaAs FETs for high linearity. The output of the power
amplifier module contains a circulator that provides VSWR protection for immunity
from poor antenna return loss problems. The circulator also helps prevent
intermodulation occurring from co-sited transmitters by keeping interfering signals out
of the power amplifier output stage where they would mix with the transmitted signal.
Directional couplers are included in the power amplifier to sample the forward and
reverse power which are converted to DC signals for ALC level control and the
performance monitoring circuitry. From the output of the circulator, the signal is
passed to the duplexer module via a semi-rigid coaxial cable.

Duplexer
The duplexer module provides RF isolation between the transmitter and receiver
enabling a single antenna to be used. It incorporates several bandpa ss ¼wavelength
filter sections for each of the transmit and receive paths.
The transmit-path filter removes any energy that may be present on the receiver
frequency from the transmitter output. The receiver path filter attenuates the transmit
energy at the receiver input and prevents other unwanted signals from overloading the
receiver. The two paths through the duplexer are identical in performance and are
factory-tuned as high and low frequency ports for connection of either the receiver or
transmitter, depending on the operating frequencies required.

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Power Splitter/Combiner
Single antenna protected system configurations require the use of a Power Splitter/
Combiner, i.e. for single antenna protected or frequency diversity configurations,
when implemented using outdoor mounted RF units.
The power splitter/combiner uses a stripline directional coupler to split the signal
between the two ODUs. The fourth port on the coupler is terminated in a 50 ohm load
to dissipate unwanted power from each ODU transmitter.
There are two versions available for use with the outdoor mounted RF unit (ODU),
namely the “equal” version with 3.5 dB loss per side and the “unequal” version with
1.5dB/7.5dB loss.

Figure 6. Equal loss Splitter/Combiner Unequal Loss Splitter/Combiner

RF Switch and Splitter

The indoor mounted RF unit has only the “equal” version. For indoor mounted RF
configurations, an RF switch is used for the transmit path, and a splitter is used for the
receive path.
The loss through the RF switch is approximately 1 dB, while the loss through the RF
splitter is approximately 3.5dB (per side).

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Modem Units
The modem functions are provided by two modules, the Radio Modem Adapter
(RMA) and the Protection Multiplex Adapter (PMA).

RMA

Figure 7. RMA Block Diagram

General Description
The RMA provides the modulation and demodulation functions of the DXR 700 and
also contains a microprocessor for loading and monitoring all programmable devices
in the RMA. In addition, it provides the DC power to the PMA and ODU modules.
The modem functions are completely independent of operating frequency and
protected configuration. This minimizes the number of product variants in large
networks, reducing the cost of the associated spares.
The RMA provides the power supply for the RF unit as well as all of the digital
processing including the FEC, interleaver and adaptive equalizer functions.
The RF unit is connected to the RMA via a single coaxial cable which carries all
signals between the two modules. These signals consist of the -48 volt DC power, 140
MHz transmit IF and 5.5 MHz serial modem signal from RMA to ODU; and the 70
MHz receive IF and 4.5 MHz serial modem signal from ODU to RMA.
Two power supply module options provide nominal DC input at 24V or 48V. The
power input is isolated, and may be configured for use in either positive or negative
ground installations.
The RMA comprises a logic/motherboard, with modulator, demodulator and splitter/
combiner daughter boards plugged in. The RMA block diagram is shown in Figure 7.

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Modulation
The modulation type and transmission capacities are determined by the scalable
architecture, which supports 16, 32 and 64 QAM modulation from 4 to 68 Mbps. All
modulation and demodulation is carried out digitally for optimum reliability and nil
drift.
High order 16 QAM modulation provides a spectral efficiency of more than 3.3 bps/
Hz, effectively delivering twice the traffic capacity of a comparable QPSK system.
The 64 QAM option is also available, delivering even higher levels of spectrum
efficiency.
Increased spectral efficiency can reduce spectrum licence fees and help simplify
frequency planning in congested radio environments.
High order digital FIR & SAW filters provide excellent spectrum shape & adjacent
channel performance.
Reed Solomon FEC provides extra system gain and negligible residual bit error rate.
Interleaving provides immunity against bursts of noise. A 20 tap adaptive equalizer
greatly reduces the effects of multipath degradation on long paths.

RMA Logic
Interface Gate Array
The data to be transmitted is passed from the PMA to the RMA as parallel data on the
68 pin interface cable. The data is buffered in a First In First Out (FIFO) memory
before being passed onto the modulator circuit. This is necessary as the data arrives
from the interface at an almost constant rate but must be loaded into the modulator in
bursts to allow the FEC encoder to calculate and add the overhead correction word
used for error correction. The FIFO and interface to the PMA is controlled by a gate
array.
On receive, the output of the Demodulator PCA is fed into a FIFO buffer and gate
array similar to the transmit path before being passed on to the PMA.

Microprocessor
This is a Motorola 68HC11K1 series processor with 128 kbyte of Flash memory for
software and 32 kbyte SRAM. By using Flash, new software releases can be serially
loaded into the RMA via the PMA, either from a locally connected PC or via the NMS.
The microprocessor initializes and controls all RMA VLSI circuits, including the
RMA logic gate array, the modulator and the demodulator. In particular, the
demodulator requires the execution of a sequence of commands to acquire signal lock
onto a received QAM signal, by achieving AGC lock, Baud lock and Carrier lock.
The microprocessor sends commands to the ODU to set the frequency of all PLL
circuits and the transmitter power output as well as interrogating the ODU for status
and alarm information. It also provides LED status outputs, alarm detection, and
monitoring of all analog voltages and other operating parameters of the RMA. The
microprocessor communicates via serial ports to the PMA and the ODU.

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The microprocessor monitors the temperature in the RMA using a semiconductor

sensor on the RMA logic PCA. If this temperature exceeds a pre-set threshold, the
software switches on a pair of cooling fans at the rear of the RMA enclosure. If the
temperature continues to increase, a backup pair of fans are also switched on.

Power Supply
The power supply converts the nominal 24 or 48 VDC input to +12 VDC to power the
RMA internal circuitry. This input is reverse-polarity and surge protected, and has
isolated inputs for positive or negative ground operation.
The 12 volts is fed to the PMA modules via a 68-pin interconnect power cable.
In addition, there is a 24 or 48 volt converter module (to 48v) which provides power
to the ODU. This module provides a constant 48-volt output irrespective of the range
of input voltage and provides isolation of the input with respect to ground.
The power supply board provides RF filtering to stop interference entering the terminal
and prevents RFI output from the terminal. Surge and reverse-polarity protection is
provided as standard to avoid potential damage caused by incorrect installation and
connection as well as to afford secondary lightning protection.
High reliability DC-DC voltage converters with a 1 million hour MTBF have been
chosen to maximize service life.

Modulator ASIC
FEC Encoder
The data fed to the modulator ASIC is first applied to a Forward Error Correction
(FEC) encoder. The algorithm used is a (204,188) Reed Solomon code, meaning that
each block consists of 188 user bytes to which are added 16 ECC bytes, giving a total
block size of 204 bytes. This provides the ability to correct up to 8 bytes in each block
and to detect up to 16 bytes containing errors. With a radio running at a residual BER
of approximately 10E-6 the FEC reduces the user BER to less than 10E -12 Put
differently, for the same user BER of 10E-6 the FEC provides more than 3 dB gain in
receive sensitivity.
Framing and Interleaving
Of the 188 bytes of data in each block, two of the bytes are used for synchronization
purposes, leaving 186 bytes of user data. One of these bytes contains a special pattern
which is recognized in the demodulator as a sync word to identify the start of a frame.
The other byte is used for status indication, to signal to the protection switch in the
PMA whether a block contains errors.
The modulator ASIC also contains an interleaver that enhances the performance of the
FEC where bursts of interference occur. This is achieved by rearranging the order of
transmitted bytes between four FEC blocks and hence spreading the burst errors over
these blocks also. This helps reduce the number of errors in each block to less than 8
so that the FEC can cope without incurring any uncreatable errors, even when the
original error burst lasted longer than 8 bytes.

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The modulator ASIC then takes each 8-bit byte and converts it into a single serial data
stream at the bit rate to be transmitted.
QAM Modulator
The data from the interleaver is fed to a scrambler which randomizes the data to
provide constant-transmitted-spectrum-shape and ensures the demodulator has
sufficient phase states to lock reliably. The modulator circuit ASIC takes the serial
data and encodes it into parallel data paths. The number of bits are dependent on the
complexity of the modulation scheme selected in the software. Each encoded word
contains the bits for a complete symbol to be transmitted. For16 QAM, the data is
encoded into 4-bit wide words.
The QAM formatter within the modulator ASIC uses a look-up table to generate a
unique modulation constellation point for each different encoded symbol to be
transmitted. Each constellation point is specified as a value for In-phase (I) axis and
Quadrature (Q) axis.
There are two Square Root Nyquist filters in the modulator ASIC, one for each of the
I and Q channels. These consist of 63-tap digital FIR filters, providing an excess
bandwidth factor of α=0.15. The FIR filter outputs are modulated digitally with I and
Q quadrature signals at the symbol rate, then digitally added to provide a composite
transmit signal.
Digital to Analog Converter (DAC)
The composite digital signal is digitally mixed up to 36.125 MHz using an oscillator
signal. This signal is produced in a Direct Digital Synthesizer (DDS) in the modulator
ASIC from a 12.8 MHz reference input. It is then converted from the digital domain
to analog before leaving the modulator ASIC. A 10-bit high-speed high performance
digital-to-analog converter enables this process.
Transmit IF Path
The low level DAC output from the modulator ASIC is amplified in a silicon MMIC
amplifier before being fed through a SAW filter to remove unwanted spurious signals
from the digital mixing and D/A conversion processes in the modulator ASIC. The
filtered signal at 36.125 MHz is then fed to a hot carrier diode mixer and up-converted
to 140 MHz. A crystal oscillator at 103.875 MHz is used for this mixing process to
maintain the very low phase noise required for QAM operation. The 140 MHz signal
is then amplified in a further MMIC before being fed to the splitter/combiner PCA.
Receive Path
The 70 MHz IF signal from the splitter/combiner PCA is fed to an AGC controlled
amplifier and mixer within an RF IC. The mixer is fed with a crystal oscillator at
106.125 MHz and then down-converts the signal to 36.125 MHz. This IF signal is then
fed through a SAW filter to remove unwanted mixing products and adjacent carriers.
The 36.125 MHz signal is then further amplified in a second AGC controlled
amplifier/mixer IC. This second mixer uses a 29.725 MHz crystal oscillator to
down-convert the signal to the final IF frequency of 6.4 MHz for feeding to the
demodulator ASIC.

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Demodulator ASIC
Analog to Digital Converter (ADC)
The received 6.4 MHz signal is fed to a 10 bit, high speed analog-to-digital-converter
at the input of the demodulator ASIC and handled in the digital domain from then on.
I/Q QAM Demodulator
The composite digitized signal is fed to two digital demodulators which are in turn fed
from an in-phase (I) and quadrature (Q) oscillator at the symbol rate. The I and Q
signals are passed through the matching Square Root Nyquist filters as in the
modulator, giving the desired overall raised cosine-system-response from transmit to
receive.
Feed Forward Equalizer & Decision Feedback Equalizer
The 20-tap transversal equalizer consists of two shift registers, one with
8-feed-forward taps (FFE) and the other with 12 taps feeding back to an adder on the
input to the register (DFE). Each of these registers has automatically adjusted
co-efficients to combat Inter-Symbol Interference (ISI) caused by multipath
propagation.
De-Framer & De-Interleaver
This block provides the complementary function to that of the framer and interleaver,
taking the I and Q signals and processing them ready for entry to the FEC decoder. The
de-framer generates the IN-LOCK signal when a reliable frame sync pattern is
detected.

FEC Decoder
The FEC Decoder in the demodulator VLSI can remove up to 8 byte errors per block
of data, as detailed above in the modulator description.

Splitter/Combiner and Power Feed

The purpose of the splitter/combiner board is similar to that of the quadplexer in the
ODU, except that it does not combine the -48 volt power. The combining function is
performed in a separate power feed board mounted behind the N-type connector on the
front panel of the RMA.
The 140 MHz transmit signal from the modulator is fed through a SAW filter on the
splitter/combiner, followed by a MMIC amplifier to make up the loss of the SAW
filter. In normal operation, the 140 MHz signal is fed to a bandpass filter and then out
to the coax cable to the ODU. The 70 MHz signal from the ODU is separated by
another bandpass filter and fed via a SAW filter and MMIC amplifier to the
demodulator PCA.
The splitter/combiner also contains a serial modem for feeding bi-directional data
signals at 38.4 kbps to the ODU, as described in the ODU quadplexer description.
An IF loopback switch is provided in the splitter/combiner for testing the RMA
independent of the ODU. The loopback switch takes the 140 MHz transmit IF and
mixes it with the second harmonic of a 105 MHz crystal oscillator (i.e. 210 MHz) to
produce a 70 MHz output. This is then fed back to the demodulator via a second
loopback switch.

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Protection Multiplex Adapter (PMA)

General Description
The Protection Multiplex Adapter (PMA) formats the tributaries into a single high
speed data stream for output to the RMA. It also provides protection-switching to
switch data between two RMAs in protected configurations.
The PMA determines the digital interface capacity and provides the errorless
protection switching capability in protected systems.
A range of capacities is available to provide data rates at ANSI or CEPT protocols.
The payload multiplexer, 264 kbps overhead channel, errorless protection switch and
control microprocessors are also located in the PMA.
Refer to the detailed block diagrams below for the nxE1/DS1 and the nxE3/DS3/
STM0 interfaces.

Figure 8. nxE1/DS1 Interface

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Figure 9. 1xE3/DS3/STM0 Interface

Figure 10. 2xE3 Interface

PMA Interface Board

For all multiple E1 interfaces, tributary data rates are synchronized via internal elastic
buffers, using a positive justification process specified in ITU-T recommendation
G.742. Tributary synchronization is not required for these interfaces, and the
individual E1 ports can vary in rate by more than 50 ppm.

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Customer Interface
DB25 connectors are used for both E1 (120/75 ohm) and DS1 (110 ohm) interface
rates.
The impedance for E1 rates selected via software and two cable options are available
to give 120 ohm twisted pair or 75 ohm BNC connectors for connection to customer
equipment.
75 ohm BNC connectors are used for E3, STM0 and DS3 rates.
A 1xE1 wayside is available on all CEPT capacities above 16xE1. A 1xDS1 wayside
is available for 1xDS3. Wayside traffic is available using the DB25 connector
interface.
All tributary ports meet stringent electro static discharge (ESD) and electro-magnetic
compatibility (EMC) requirements as laid down in ETSI ETS 300-385 specifications

PMA Logic Board

Payload Multiplexer
This gate array on the PMA logic board combines the aggregate multiple tributary data
stream from the interface board with an overhead channel of 264 kbps before feeding
the data to the protection switch. In the case of any wayside channel, this is also
multiplexed into the data stream to the RMA.

Protection Switch
The protection switch function is carried out in a gate array very large scale integration
(VLSI) on the PMA logic board. On transmit, it routes the same data, in parallel
format, from the E1 interface board through the two 68-way interconnect cables to the
two RMA modules.
On receive, the data from both RMA modules is fed to the protection switch gate array
via the 68-way interconnect cables. The protection switch checks the status byte in
each block of received data from the two RMAs which contains the block error
indication. It selects whichever block contains no uncorrectable errors from either the
A or B RMA and passes it through to the interface board. By this means, the DXR700
provides errorless switching of the receive path for space and frequency diversity
operation.

Microprocessor
The microprocessor is a Motorola 68HC11K1 series processor with 128 kbytes of
Flash memory for software storage and 32 kbyte SRAM. By using Flash, new
software releases can be serially loaded into the PMA, either from a locally connected
PC or via the NMS.
The microprocessor initializes and controls all VLSI circuits, including the Payload
Multiplexer, Protection Switch, muxes and tributary interface circuits on the Interface
board. It also provides LED status outputs, alarm detection, monitoring of locally
regulated voltages and other operating parameters of the PMA.

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The microprocessor communicates via a serial port to the RMA, and a second serial
port to the V.24 connector on the PMA front panel. This port uses SNMP protocol and
communicates either with a local craft PC to set up the radio link, or to an SMA for
remote network management access.

Supply Regulator
The supply regulator takes the raw +12 VDC supply from the RMA modules via the
68 pin interconnect A and B connectors. In the protected configuration the supply
from both RMAs is combined so that if power fails to one or other RMA, the PMA still
retains its power. The 12 VDC supply is regulated down to +5 volts using a high
efficiency switching regulator and is used to power the PMA Logic and Interface
boards.

Services Management Adaptor (SMA)

General Description
Network management and service channel options follow the flexible architecture of
the radio. The hardware functions are provided in a compact Services Management
Adapter or SMA. The SMA provides an interface between DMC’s ProVision or DXR
NET, management software, and the ‘network elements’ or radio terminals.

Figure 11. SMA

The SMA is deployed on a site basis and manages up to four radios per site. This
assists in reducing costs as SMAs are deployed ‘as required’ on a site basis, as opposed
to a terminal basis.

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The SMA utilizes the 264kbps auxiliary channel to provide simple network
management protocol (SNMP) interface for network management, orderwire, alarm
relays and optional data service channels.
Industry standard SNMP, TCP/IP based interfaces are available, and standard Ethernet
interface capability allows direct connection to a LAN.
The engineering orderwire (a handset is supplied) is based upon the all-station calling
omnibus system, and two optional data service channels are also available. Option
modules can be factory fitted to provide V.11/V.35, V.24/RS-232 and 64 kbps
co-directional data channels.
Lastly, 6 input and 6 output alarm interfaces are provided, for interfacing locally with
external devices or for monitoring nearby alarm indications (fire alarm, door open,
etc.).
The terminal functions are easily configured in the field with a locally connected
Laptop PC running DXR NET configuration software. DXR NET provides not only
configuration access to the local and remote terminals but also installation and
maintenance features.

SMA Main Functions

The SMA accesses the 264 kbps auxiliary overhead stream in each radio and uses it
for the following functions:
• Construction of the TCP/IP network for network management connectivity.
• Transportation of the engineering orderwire and two data service channels.
It also accesses the internal control system of a link via the PMA V.24 setup port. This
allows the SMA to:
• Interrogate the radio alarms.
• Read/write configurations.
• Perform maintenance controls.
• Load new terminal software.
An integral digital cross-connect in the SMA manages routing of all the 64 kbps
channels used for NMS, EOW and data into the radio link auxiliary overhead.

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Figure 12. SMA Architecture

Network Interconnection
The network management system is SNMP compliant and involves the construction of
a TCP/IP network management network for operation. Standard LAN/WAN
components are used to implement the system at the network operations center.
The SMA can manage up to 4 terminals at a time. SMAs can be daisy chained together
using the NMS-in and NMS-out connections if there are more than four terminals at
one site, or more alarm inputs or outputs are required.
If there are several DXR 700 clusters being monitored, then a suitable router may be
required. The router provides an interface between a LAN and the V.24 circuits to the
SMAs.

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3 Configurations
Configuration Options
Unprotected
The basic unprotected DXR 700 terminal comprises three functional modules as
shown in the diagrams below. These are the Protection Multiplex Adapter (PMA) and
the Radio Modem Adapter (RMA), both located indoors, and the RF Unit (Outdoor
Unit, ODU). Typically the Services Management Adaptor (SMA) is also installed.

Figure 13. Unprotected Terminal Block Diagram

Protected & Diversity - Single Antenna

There are a number of protection options available for the DXR 700. These options
use two RMAs and two RF Units to provide 100% redundancy of the RF and modem
functions. The same RF Units and RMA modules are used in both protected and
unprotected systems, minimizing spares requirements.
The transmit RF signals are combined using a power splitter/combiner into a single
antenna, and the receive RF signals are split with the same splitter/combiner to the two
receivers. In this configuration, the two RF Units can be on the same frequency with
one of the transmitters being disabled in software, or both transmitters may be
operated simultaneously on different frequencies for frequency diversity operation.
Both receive paths are continuously monitored for receive signal integrity while the
protection switch selects the highest quality data. FEC controlled block selection
enables errorless receive path switching.

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The splitter/combiner is available in two combinations:

• As an equal power coupler to provide the same system gain on the A and B side
paths.
• As an unequal coupler to provide a higher system gain on the A-side path at the
expense of a lower system gain on the B-side path.
Manual changeover commands can be initiated via the setup software, allowing
removal of the ‘off-line’ RF Unit or RMA for maintenance without interruption to the
active link.
Upgrading an unprotected system to a protected one is as simple as adding the extra
RMA, RF Unit, and power splitter/combiner and re-configuring the terminal for
protected operation.

Figure 14. Single Antenna Protected Terminal Block Diagram

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Protected & Diversity - Dual Antenna

A further configuration is available with two RF Units connected to two separate
antennas to provide space diversity or frequency diversity. In this configuration, the
system gain is higher since it does not have the additional loss of the power splitter/
combiner.

Figure 15. Dual Antenna Protected Terminal Block Diagram

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4 Installation Overview
The indoor unit has been designed for quick and simple installation with all connectors
accessible from the front panel. The compact IDU uses only two (three for protected
configurations) 1U high (44.5mm) 19 inch rack mounting modules. The addition of an
SMA to manage the services of one to four radios adds only 1 rack unit. Front panel
connectors are industry standard for simple termination in the field.

Comprehensive front panel LED indicators provide first line diagnosis and show the
general terminal ‘health’ at a glance. The front panel LEDs are tri-colour, providing
indication of a wide range of operating and fault conditions. This simplifies
commissioning and the diagnosis of faults, without the need for additional equipment
in many cases.

The unprotected IDU is made up of two 1U high modules:

• The Radio Modem Adaptor (RMA)
• The Protection Multiplex Adaptor (PMA)
An additional RMA is used for protected systems. The SMA will typically be present
to cater for management and ancillary service requirements. The connections and
indicators are identified and discussed below for each module.
Modules are installed in the 19 inch racks directly above on another as shown above.
They can be installed with up to a 1U space between them allowing cables to be run
between each module in installations where cable access is limited. This may be
important in protected configurations when access and removal of faulty units is
required without disturbing the operating equipment.

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RMA Connections & Indicators

No Label Description

DB-3W3 provides DC power input for positive, negative and chassis/

1 Power ground connections. The power input is isolated, and may be
referenced by either polarity.

2 Inter-connect A 68-way high density connector for connection to the PMA

3 ODU N-type female connector for connection to the IDU-ODU cable.

4 Earth A 4-mm earth stud to connect the RMA chassis to station earth.

The RSSI level is provided as a DC voltage. Two test points, RSSI and
5 RSSI GND are provided that are suitable for 2.5mm ulti-meter test lead
insertion during antenna alignment and commissioning.

The fuse provides protection to the RMA power supply circuitry in

6 Fuse cases of incorrect connection or fault condition.

Four tri-colour LEDs are provided to indicate the status of the RMA
7 LEDs and the radio link:

Off either no power, or microprocessor fault.

Green normal operation.
Status
Orange non-critical fault (RMA still operates).
Red critical fault (RMA not operational).

Off no errors detected.

BER Orange correctable errors exceed user threshold.
Red uncorrectable errors detected.

Off either no power, or no signal detected.

Green good signal.
Signal
Steady Orange low signal, RSSI below user defined threshold.
Flashing Orange high signal, RSSI above user defined threshold.

Red out of sync (modem out of lock).

Off no errors detected on remote RMA.
Remote BER
Orange correctable errors exceed user threshold on remote RMA.
Red uncorrectable errors detected on remote RMA.

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PMA Connections & Indicators

No Label Description

Two 68-way high density connectors, A & B, for connection to one

1 Inter-connect RMA in an unprotected configuration or two RMAs for protected.

DB-9 female connector for V.24/RS-232 connection to the setup PC

for link configuration and monitoring. This port is also connected one
2 V.24 of the four V.24 ports on the services management adaptor (SMA) to
allow network-wide access to the terminal for configuration and
monitoring.

The 1xE1 or 1xDS1 wayside (where available) is provided from this

3 Wayside DB-25 female connector.

DB-9 male connector allows access to the 264 kbps of overhead

provided in each radio for connection to one of four AUX ports on the
4 AUX SMA. This port is used by the SMA to transport NMS, orderwire and
data service channel information from one site to another.

These DB-25 female connectors provide the customer E1 or DS1

tributary interfaces. Each DB-25 connector provides the termination
5 Interface for up to four tributaries
E3, STM0 & DS-3 interfaces use 75 ohm unbalanced BNC
connections.

Four tri-colour LEDs are provided, Rx A, Rx B, Tx A and Tx B, and

6 LEDs indicate the status of the PMA and its protection switch mode:

Green Path Active.

Flashing Green Path in Standby mode.
Rx A Rx B Orange Manual mode, path has been disabled.
Tx A Tx B
Red Path failed.
Off (all) No power, or microprocessor fault.

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SMA Connections & Indicators

No Label Description

A 3-way DB style male connector (DB-3W3) provides DC power input

for positive, negative and chassis/ground connections. The power
1 Power input covers a wide range from 18-72 VDC and is isolated, and may
be either polarity referenced to ground.

Engineering orderwire (EOW) handset connector and call button. The

EOW handset is fitted with a ‘press-to-talk’ button that opens the
2 EOW speech path when depressed. General ‘all station’ calling is initiated
when the call button on the front panel is depressed.

These DB-25 female connectors provide connection for the two

3 Option 1&2 optional data service channels or other optional SMA features.

DB-9 female connector for V.24/RS-232 connection to the setup PC

for configuration and monitoring. This port is also used to connect the
4 Setup SMA through LAN/WAN networks back to the management center for
remote configuration and network monitoring.

This DB-15 female connector is used as standard to terminate the

5 Alarm alarm inputs and/or outputs.

NMS In & These DB-9 male/female connections are used to interconnect the
6 Out
NMS and EOW channels between co-located SMAs or DXR 100
radios.

These V.24 DB-9 male connections (4 of) are used to connect the
7 V.24 SMA to each radio terminal (PMA). Through these V.24 ports the
SMA can manage each radio terminal.

These DB-9 female connections (4 of) are used to connect the SMA
to the AUX port of each radio terminal (PMA). This allows the SMA to
8 AUX access the auxiliary overhead of each radio to transport NMS, EOW
and data service channel information throughout the network.

Ethernet provides a 10BASE-T LAN connection via an RJ 45

9 LAN connector.

10 LEDs Four tri-colour LEDs are provided to indicate the status of the SMA:

Status Indicates the overall health of the SMA.

Opt 1/2 Shows the status of the data service channels when fitted.

LAN Shows the status of the Ethernet interface when fitted.

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Cables and Accessories

A suite of optional cables and accessories are available from DMC. A short
description follows. Contact the local product representative for further information
and pricing.

Figure 16. Protected Indoor Unit Typical Cables

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RMA Power
Independent DC power supply cables are used in a protected system, one for A-side
and another for B-side. Unterminated connectors are provided with each terminal to
allow customers to terminate their own power cables. Pre-terminated power cables are
available as an optional item.

Tributary Cables
These cables, used with the DB-25 interface connectors, each deliver up to 4xE1
tributaries. The tributaries are software configured for either 75 or 120 ohm operation.
As shown in the diagram above, two types of pre-terminated cables are available as an
option. They provide either 120 ohm balanced twisted pair or 75 ohm unbalanced
BNC termination.
Unterminated DB-25 connectors are provided with each terminal to allow customers
to terminate their own cable assemblies.
The E3 and DS3 interface options use standard 75 ohm BNC connectors only.

IDU-ODU cables
A single coaxial cable is used between each IDU and ODU (two cables are used in
protected systems, A-side and B-side). These require N-type male connectors suitable
for the cable selected. Right-angle N-type adapters are provided to allow
non-obstructive cable routing.

Outdoor Unit
The outdoor unit is normally mounted on the tower structure close to the antenna and
connected to the antenna via a short length of flexible low-loss coaxial jumper cable.
Interconnection between the indoor and outdoor units is with a single (two for
protected) coaxial cable carrying:
• Full duplex traffic
• DC supply voltage
• Telemetry data for control and monitoring the ODU

Outdoor Unit Connections

8GHz radios and below
The RF output port is connected directly to the antenna (or the power splitter/combiner
for single antenna protected configuration) via a flexible low-loss coaxial jumper
cable. It is recommended that you use a Heliax™ cable such as LDF4-50 or similar.
Connections on the ODU and power splitter combiner are N-type female. These
connections must then be weatherproofed using a suitable oil impregnated tape.

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10/11 GHz radios

The RF output port is connected directly to the antenna (or the power splitter/combiner
for single antenna protected configuration) via a flexible waveguide. This is a standard
WR type waveguide and should mate with the CPR 137F flange on the ODU.
IDU-ODU Cable
This cable is connected to the port labelled “IDU” on the ODU and uses the same
N-type male connector as that used to connect to the RF output port. The IDU-ODU
cable is chosen for its low DC resistance (as it carries -48 V to the ODU), its low loss
at the IF frequencies and good screening against externally induced signals.

Recommended IDU-ODU
cable
Andrew C2FCP
(use N-type male
connectors)

Dual shielded

Close cell foam dielectric with

polyethylene jacket

Diameter, approx 10mm

Attenuation < 6.7 dB / 100 m

DC resistance - both conductors < 6 Ω

/ km

Ground Stud

This is provided on the ODU for connection to the tower earth to improve the radio’s
ability to withstand lightning strikes.
RSSI Test Point

A BNC female connector is provided on the underside of the ODU to allow monitoring
of the DC voltage RSSI level. This is used during antenna alignment to maximize the
received signal level.

IDU-ODU Cable Earthing

The IDU-ODU cable should be earthed, with cable earthing kits as shown, to the tower
or station earth to minimize the potential for damage due to lightning or other
externally induced interference. It should be earthed as a minimum at the base of the
tower and close to the transition into the equipment shelter. Earthing this cable close
to the ODU will provide further protection, although it is not essential in areas of low
lightning risk. Co-ordination of lightning protection by the site owner is essential to
achieve proper lightning protection.

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Figure 17. Lightning Protection

It is strongly recommended that a lightning rod be fitted at the top of the tower. It
should be independently connected to its own dedicated earth at the base of the tower.
The ODU and cable earths should be connected to a separate earth to the ground.

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Wall Gland
The IDU-ODU cable should pass through a wall gland into the shelter. This wall gland
provides protection for the cable entry into the shelter while maintaining an
environmental barrier.

Shelter Cable Transition - Lightning Arrester

Just inside the shelter, close to the wall gland, the IDU-ODU cable should be
connected to a lightning arrester securely mounted on a transition plate. The transition
plate must be well earthed. This will allow passage of any high currents, induced in the
cable by lightning, to track to earth via the lightning arrester without damaging the
indoor unit.
The lightning arrester must be a gas arrester type allowing passage of the DC supply
voltage needed by the ODU. A ¼ wave stub type lightning arrester is NOT suitable.

A suitable lightning arrestor

Huber & Suhner - Part 3401.17.A
is:

Chassis mounting

DC to 1 GHz operation

Interchangeable surge arrester capsule

(73Z0048)

N-type female to N-type female

connectors

ODU Mounting
The following drawing shows the ODU mounting bracket for use on a vertical pole.
The bracket will accommodate a range of pole sizes from 50 to 120 mm diameter.
The bracket is first mounted to the pole. When secure, the ODU can be positioned
easily in the slots provided in the bracket, and then tightened into place.
The bracket can then be mounted to a right-angle tower section by turning the clamps
around. Two brackets can be bolted back-to-back around a pole in protected operation,
or simply mounted directly to a wall or flat structure.

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Round Member
r

Figure 18. ODU & Bracket - Pole Mounted

When using the ODUs in single-antenna-protected-mode, the power combiner

assembly is fitted.
For ODUs to 8 GHz, the splitter/combiner is fitted to the outside of one ODU
mounting bracket. Two short cables are then used to connect the ODUs to the power
combiner with the jumper connection to the antenna. See the photograph in Figure 27.
For 10/11 GHz the splitter/combiner is fitted directly to the antenna waveguide feed
with a CPR1 flange. The ODUs are then connected to the power combiner via N-type
Round Member Back-to-Back connectors and coaxial jumpers.

Angle Member

Wall Mount
Figure 19. 2/3.5 GHz Protected ODUs back-back with Splitter/Combiner-Pole Mounted

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Indoor RF Unit (IRU)

The Indoor RF Unit is an optional configuration which uses the standard DXR 700 RF
components, repackaged into an easy-to-use 19” rack. This unit can then be mounted
inside a weatherproof enclosure. For example, a purpose built streetside cabinet or a
shelter.
Connection is made to the antenna(s) via N-type or waveguide flanges at the rear of
the unit.
Note: an external splitter/combiner is not used for protected variants, instead a
switch and splitter arrangement is built in.
For monitored hot standby (MHSB), the transmitter is switched and the receive-circuit
is split – both signals are connected to the single antenna output. For space diversity,
there are two output connections.
Connection to the indoor modem units, i.e. RMA, is carried out in the same way as
with the outdoor style RF unit. The same style of IDU-ODU cable carries customer
traffic, control signals and DC power. Two cables are used for a protected variant.

Indoor RF Connections
3.5GHz radios and below
The RF output port is connected to the antenna via the N-type connector at the rear of
the IRU. If required a short length of cable can be connected to a waveguide run to the
antenna, or low loss Heliax cable such as LDF5-50 can be used.

6 GHz radios and above

The RF output port is connected to the antenna via the waveguide connector at the rear
of the IRU. This is a standard WR type waveguide and is a CPR flange.

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5 DXR NET and ProVision™

Overview
DXR NET
DXR NET software has been developed to allow the simple configuration, installation,
commissioning and maintenance of DXR 700. It runs on an IBM® compatible PC or
laptop computer using Windows® 95 (or later) or Windows NT® operating system.
DXR NET software is provided in two basic levels depending on the user and functions
required:

DXR NET Network Maintenance Terminal

NMT (Network Maintenance Terminal), provides configuration, installation and
maintenance features. This requires physical connection to the link being configured
and gives access to the local terminal and all connected remote terminals. This
software is supplied as standard.

Configuration Workspace
Using a explorer tree and folder approach, configuration of DXR 700 terminals is
made simple.
The explorer tree shows the network design or ‘blueprint’ and may have network
elements (radio terminals or other elements) added or re-configured as required for the
network. This allows the network to be fully pre-configured before equipment
installation. Network installation teams then work from a common network
‘blueprint’, down-loading configurations on site (or at the depot before dispatch)
avoiding site configuration errors.
Each folder within DXR NET contains a different aspect of the terminal configuration
including terminal details, interface setup, modem and RF setup, alarm actions and
thresholds. Configurations can be created from new to configure terminals or read
from existing terminals and modified, saved and re-written at any time.

Commissioning Workspace
To assist in installing and commissioning a terminal, DXR NET has an installation
workspace with two folders, an installation folder and a details folder.
The installation folder shows a summary of the terminal details, RF parameters
(frequency and power levels), a dynamic display of the local and remote RSSI levels.
The RSSI levels are very useful when aligning antennas for maximum signal strength
without the need for a meter connected to the front panel of the RMA. A summary
alarm status monitor is also shown in this folder.

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Maintenance Workspace
The maintenance folder provides features to help diagnosis of equipment, installation
ancillaries and path faults. These are provided as numerical readings or graphical
displays and include display of alarms and voltage thresholds, and graphs of
constellation, equalizers and RSSI, over time.

DXR NET Element Manager

EM (Element Manager), is the DXR network element management platform and
provides all the features of NMT plus network wide alarm and performance
monitoring and reporting. This software is an option intended for network
management center use.

ProVision™
To keep users informed about the current state of the network, continuous access to
device and performance information and timely notification about network and
element events are essential. In partnership, ProVision™ and the Cisco® Element
Management Framework (CEMF) deliver an advanced, flexible solution for network
element management, collecting and presenting data to help meet your device,
performance, and event management needs.

Getting Network Visibility

ProVision offers one of the industry’s most sophisticated graphical user interfaces. A
single hierarchical representation of network elements supplies concise, in-depth
views of the network enterprise in graphical format. Changes in device status
graphically propagate through the mapping hierarchy by means of color-coded
indicators - providing immediate visual indication of a problem on the network. An
event-browsing tool is also available for viewing and manipulating event detail.

Managing Network Events

An innovative approach to event management lets you do more than just monitor
network- generated alarms. With ProVision, you can set up threshold-based attribute
polling regimes and define performance-related parameter specifications that monitor
key attributes and raise events when preset thresholds are breached. You can determine
which events to capture and import and manage events from other systems. You can
create customized views of network status, and automatically forward important
events to the right people via beeper, fax, or audible or visual alarm. You can also
integrate network events with third party trouble ticketing systems.

Tracking Performance
ProVision lets you monitor and manage performance data at the individual device
level, and capture and graph real-time performance statistics that help you analyze
trends in network performance and plan for network expansion.

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Maintaining DMC Devices

Based on device type, you can display pertinent information about DMC devices,
configure devices, and switch protected radio configurations. You can verify proper
radio, cable, and link operation on DMC SNMP-enabled devices, update
corresponding radio software, and launch a web-based browser session used to
remotely manage and maintain browser-enabled DMC devices. You can also generate
reports that assist you in monitoring and managing the DMC devices running on your
network.
This document provides an overview of the ProVision application and the network
management platform on which it runs. It profiles key ProVision features and uses,
identifies supported DMC devices, and discusses product registration, licensing
compliance, and product warranties.

Getting a Systems Perspective

The ProVision™ system delivers a single software solution that unifies the network
management of all DMC product lines. ProVision is implemented as one or more
applications on the Cisco® Element Management Framework (CEMF) 2.1.4.
ProVision and AccessVision run on Sun™ workstations under Solaris™ (2.5.1 or 2.6)
Operating Environment software. ProVision is fully interoperable with CEMF
features and capabilities for managing other devices on the same net-work.
ProVision can be deployed in a number of configurations, from a single hardware
system solution to a multi-site distributed client/server management system
configured to exploit the power of multiple workstations.

Seamless Integration with Companion Applications

From a single platform, a number of tightly integrated companion products supply a
set of essential tools and services to ProVision.

ProVision™

Radio Element Managers Third Party Add-on

Components and
Processes

Cisco® Element Managers Framework 2.1.4

Sun ™ Solaris™ Operating Environment 2.5.1 or 2.6

Figure 20. The ProVision Software Platform

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The Network Management Model

CEMF 2.1.2 provides the network management facility and the graphical user
interface (GUI). AccessVision is based on an object-oriented, flexible open systems
architecture enabling quick transitioning to changes in equipment models,
transmission protocols, and changing standards.
Designed to address the management of large-scale, heterogeneous networks, CEMF
is comprised of a suite of industry-standard network and systems management
software products that create a structure for a total network management solution. An
object-oriented database is used for storing and retrieving network element data.
CEMF offers standard protocol support, along with carrier-class reliability, scalability,
and performance.
ProVision layers a customized application on the foundation of the CEMF
Management Framework to provide a network management system based on SNMP
(Simple Network Management Protocol), a widely accepted standard for performing
network management functions.

The Operating System

UNIX® based Sun™ Solaris™ 2.5.1 or 2.6 Operating Environment software provides
the operating system along with administrative tools used to set up and manage the
system. The Solaris software is built to provide capacity, security, interoperability,
manageability, and global connectivity.

Interoperability Support
ProVision's underlying network management platform reflects an open system,
enabling DMC customers and partners to extend network manageability by adding
their own applications to the CEMF. The resulting application suite is interworked in
a completely seamless manner-functioning as a single, integrated system rather than as
separate applications. Users move easily from viewing an alarm on the network, to
viewing a status screen for the alarmed object, to viewing a performance summary of
the same object.

About the Network Management Model

Provision’s modular configuration is comprised of three independent software
components, including one or more device-specific Element Manager applications
running on a server, the DMC Proxy, and optional distributed workstations running
Client software. Optional ProVision Client workstations enable multiple concurrent
user sessions. The network management model also includes numerous network
elements (typically DMC microwave devices).

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Appendix A
Product Specifications
Note: Specifications are typical and are subject to change without notice.

RF Performance
ODU

Frequency Ranges Modulation Min Tx-Rx

726: 2.5-2.7 GHz 16/32 QAM 73 MHz
730: 3.4-3.6 GHz 16/32 QAM 100 MHz
737: 3.6-3.8 GHz 16/32 QAM 100 MHz
762: 5.9-6.4 GHz 16/32/64 QAM 250 MHz
768: 6.4-7.1 GHz 16/32/64 QAM 160 MHz
770: 7.1-7.75 GHz 16/32/64 QAM 154 MHz
785: 7.7-8.5 GHz 16/32/64 QAM 119 MHz
710: 10.5-10.7 GHz 16/32/64 QAM 65 MHz
711: 10.7-11.7 GHz 16/32/64 QAM 490 MHz

RF Connection

IRU 726I – 785I N-type female, 50 ohm

710I – 711I CPR 90F waveguide
IRF 726I – 737I N-type female, 50 ohm
762I – 768I CPR137F waveguide
770I – 785I CPR112F waveguide
710I- 711I CPR 90F waveguide

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General RF

Frequency Selection Synthezised, set via NMS

EMI/EMC certification To ETS 300-385
Spurious Emission ETS 300 633 (726)
EN 301 216 (730-711)
FCC Part 101 (762-711)
Industry Canada (762-711)

Digital
CEPT Capacities
• 2xE1, 4xE1, 8xE1, 16xE1+1xE1
• 1xE3+1xE1, 2xE3+1xE1
• 1xSTM0+1xE1
• ITU-T G.703, 2.048Mbps
• Standard 120ohm, optional 75ohm

ANSI Capacities
• 4xDS1, 8xDS1, 16xDS1+1xDS1
• 1xDS3+1xDS1
• B8ZS or AMI (DS1 only)
• Standard 110ohm

Modulation Types
• 16QAM: - 2xE1, 4xE1, 8xE1, 16xE1, 1xE3, 2xE3
- 4xDS1, 8xDS1
• 32QAM: - 1xSTM0
• 64QAM: - 8xE1
- 8xDS1, 16xDS1, 1xDS3

General
• Reed Solomon forward error correction, up to 16 bytes corrected per 204-byte
block
• 20-tap DFE/FFE transversal adaptive equalizer
• 4,8 or 12 times interleaving
• Residual BER: < 10-11

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Transmitter / Receiver
Note: Specifications shown at antenna port.

Transmitter General

Power Output (at antenna port)

16 QAM + 28 dBm
32 QAM + 27 dBm
64 QAM + 26 dBm
Power Control +15 dBm to full power
Frequency Selection Synthesized, set via NMS
Frequency Stability ± 3 ppm (over temperature)

Receiver General

Maximum Input Level - 20 dBm (10-3 BER)

Noise Figure 3 dB (at RX port)
C/I Ratio (16 QAM) @ 1 dB @ 3 dB
Co-channel > +30 dB > +26.5 dB
1st Adjacent Channel > -3 dB > -7 dB

Note: CI figures are shown at 10-6 BER with 1 dB or 3 dB degradation (ref: ETSI
EN 301 216).

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CEPT performance

2xE1 4xE1 8xE1 16xE1 1xE3 2xE3 1xSTM0

System Gain (dB)(10-6 BER)

16 QAM 115 112 109 106 106 103
32 QAM 103
64 QAM 105
Channel Spacing (MHz)
16 QAM 1.75 3.5 7 14 14 28
32 QAM 14
64 QAM 5
Occupied Bandwidth (MHz)
16 QAM 1.5 3 6 12 12 23.2
32 QAM 12.5
64 QAM 5
Receiver Sensitivity (dBm)
16 QAM
-89 -86 -83 -80 -80
(10 -3 BER)
16 QAM
-87 -84 -81 -78 -78
(10 -6 BER)
32 QAM
-76
(10 -3 BER)
32 QAM
-74
(10 -6 BER)
64 QAM
-81 -77
(10 -3 BER)
64 QAM
-79 -75
(10 -6 BER)

Note: The minimum channel spacing specifications may be subject to

degradation in the receiver sensitivity. Typically this degradation will only be 1
dB per receiver, however an allowance of 2 dB should be made.

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ANSI Performance
4xDS1 8xDS1 16xDS1 1xDS3
-6
System Gain (dB)(10 BER)
16 QAM 113 110
64 QAM 106 103 100
Channel Spacing (MHz)
16 QAM 2.5 5
64 QAM 3.75 7.5 10
Occupied Bandwidth(MHz)
16 QAM 2.1 MHz 4.2 MHz
64 QAM 2.8 MHz 5.9 MHz 9.8 MHz
Receiver Sensitivity (dBm)(at antenna port)
16 QAM (10-3 BER) -87 -84
16 QAM (10-6 BER) -85 -82
64 QAM (10-3 BER) -82 -79 -76
-6 -80 -77 -74
64 QAM (10 BER)
Note: The minimum channel spacing specifications may be subject to
degradation in the receiver sensitivity. Typically this degradation will only be 1
dB per receiver, however an allowance of 2 dB should be made.

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Services Management Adaptor (SMA)

General

V.24/RS-232 port and

NMS Interface
Ethernet 10 BASE-T port
‘All station’ calling omnibus
Orderwire with 4 wire PTT handset and
call button
6 input
Alarms
6 output

Power Supply 18-72 VDC < 30 watts

Data channels Two 64 kbps service channels

Low Speed Data Option

Dual synchronous or asynchronous interfaces

Type
acting as DCE.
Clock Tx/Rx clock provided in synchronous mode.
Interface Levels V.24/RS232
Synchronous Data
2400 to 9600 bps
Rates
Asynchronous Data 150bps to 19.2 kbps.
Rates

High Speed Data Option

Type Single synchronous interface acting as DCE.

Clock Tx/Rx clock.
Interface Levels V.11/RS422.
Synchronous Data
8-128 kbps synchronous.
Rates

Codirectional G.703 Data Option

Type Single 64kbps G.703 codirectional

Interface Levels To G.703

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Protected Option
Outdoor Unit Based Options

Coupling device Splitter/combiner for transmit and receive paths

Rx Switching Errorless
Tx Switching <50ms

Power Splitter / Equal 3.5/3.5 dB

Combiner Losses Unequal 1.5/7.5 dB

Alternate Space diversity

Configurations Frequency diversity

Note: Figures shown are A/B side losses for each Tx and each Rx path. Dual
antenna configurations have no added protection losses.

Indoor Radio Unit based Options

RF switch for transmit path, splitter for receive

Coupling device
path.
Rx Switching Errorless
Tx Switching <50ms
Power Splitter /
Combiner Losses 1.5 dB for transmit, 3.5 dB for receive

Alternate Space diversity

Configurations Frequency diversity

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DC Power Supply
General

24 VDC (19 to 32
VDC)
Input Range
48 VDC (38 to 63
VDC)
Reverse polarity,
Protection surge protected
Consumption Up to 8 xE1/8xDS1 16xE1/E3/DS-3
Unprotected (IDU/ODU) 120 watts (38/82) 135 watts (53/82)
Protected & Space Diversity 195 watts (87/
(IDU/ODU) 170 watts (62/108) 108)
250 watts (87/
Frequency Diversity (IDU/ODU) 225 watts (62/163)
163)

Note: the input voltage can be either polarity, referenced to ground.Consumption figures
are for a 100m IDU-ODU cable. Shorter/longer lengths will decrease/increase the
consumption by 0.04 watts per meter.

Mechanical
General

13.8 kg protected
ODU (weight)
27.6 kg protected (2 x ODU)
ODU (hxdxw) 440 x 140 x 305 mm (17.3” x 5.5” x 12 “)

RMA, PMA, SMA 19-inch rack mounting, 1U high (44.5 mm)

(each unit) 280 mm deep
RMA weight 5.4 kg
PMA & SMA weight 3.8 kg
IDU-ODU
Connection N-type female

IDU-ODU Cable Andrew C2FCP or similar

IDU-ODU Separation Standard up to 100 meters (see note)

Radio Performance ETS 300 633 & EN 301 216
EMI/EMC ETS 300 385

Note: Andrew C2FCP cable can be used up to 300 meters, however ETSI noise floor
specification is not guaranteed.

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Environmental
General

Temperature Range IDU ODU

Operating -10 °C to +50 °C -30 °C to +55 °C
Storage -20 °C to +60 °C -40 °C to +60 °C
maximum 95% 100 %, all
Humidity
non-conditioned weather
Altitude Up to 5000 m Up to 5000 m

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Appendix B
ETSI Transmitter Spectrum
Masks
DXR 700 has been designed to comply with EN 301.216 standard for Low and
Medium Capacity ETSI radios. This covers class 1 (DQPSK modulation) and class 2
(16 QAM modulation).
The graphs and tables below show the transmitted spectrum mask limits in MHz for
each of the DXR 700 capacity and modulation schemes available.

Class 2 Systems - 16 QAM

Channel
Capacity fa fb fc fd fe
Spacing
2xE1 1.75 MHz 0.7 1.4 1.75 3.5 4.375
4xE1 3.5 MHz 1.4 2.8 3.5 7 8.75
8xE1 7 MHz 2.8 5.6 7 14 17.5
16xE1/
1xE3 14 MHz 5.6 11.2 14 28 35

2xE3 28 MHz 11.2 22.4 28 56 70

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Class 3 Systems - 32 QAM

Channel
Capacity f1 f2 f3 f4 f5 f6
Spacing
1xSTM0 14 MHz 6 7.5 8.5 17.5 24 35

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Appendix C
MTBF Figures
Introduction
Purpose
This report covers a reliability analysis performed to Bellcore TR-332 Issue 5,
December 1995.
The 16xE1, DXR700 was selected for analysis. Lower capacities will have a higher
MTBF due to less complexity.

References
The following sources were used to determine the reliability of the DXR700 terminals:
BellStress for Windows Version 4.01p Item Software.
Reliability Prediction Procedure for Electronics Equipment, Bellcore Technical
Reference TR-332 Issue 5, December 1996.

Abbreviations
The following abbreviations are used in this document:

FITs Failures In Time - 10-9 failures in one

hour.
MTBF Mean Time Between Failure.
MTTR Mean Time To Repair.
Mean Time Between Outage (loss in
MTBO service).

Assumptions and Environmental Conditions

The reliability for each terminal was calculated using the following assumptions and
environmental conditions:
• Ambient Temperature of 20° Celsius.
• “Ground, fixed uncontrolled” environment.
• Where available, the reliability calculation was performed using Method II.
Calculations using Method II incorporate laboratory test results on individual
devices.
• Burn in conditions of 12 hours at 50°C.
• All devices satisfy ‘Quality II’ specifications as outlined in Bellcore TR-332.

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Note: MTBF figures for other environments and operating temperatures are
available on request.

Predicted Results versus Field Results

The predicted results for the DXR 700 are calculated according to Bellcore TR-332.
This standard assumes devices in the system are in series and therefore a single failure
causes the system to fail. In practice, there are devices that can fail without affecting
the operation of the system.

Unprotected Terminal Results

Block Failure Rates

Configuration Failure Rate (RTs) MTBF (Years)

RMA 7429 15.4
PMA 2507 45.5
ODU 15080 7.6
SMA 2536 45

Terminal Failure Rates

From the block failure rate the failure rate and MTBF for DXR 700 are:

Option Failure Rate MTBF (Years)

(RTs)
Unprotected Terminal
excluding SMA 25000 4.6

Protected Terminal Results

The protected DXR700 contains a common protection multiplex adaptor and two
protected radios in parallel.

Redundancy Calculation
For a protected system the MTBO is assumed to be the same as the MTBF. The
MTBF is calculated using the following formula:
1 1 2 × MTTR 2 × MTTR
= + +
MTBF SYS MTBF COM ( MTBF RMA + MTTR ) 2 ( MTBF ODU + MTTR

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Where:

MTBFSYS Mean Time Between Failure of the system or

protected terminal.

MTBFCOM Mean Time Between Failure of the common

equipment or PMA.
MTBFODU Mean Time Between Failure of the protected ODUs
MTBFRMA Mean Time Between Failure of the protected RMAs
MTTR Mean Time To Repair

This assumes that the system is only unavailable when a failure occurs and the standby
system has also failed. It therefore assumes an MTTR of four hours (0.0005 years).

Block Failure Rate

Failure Rate (RTs) MTBF (Years)

RMA 7429 15.4
PMA 2507 45.5
ODU 15080 7.6
SMA 2536 45

Terminal Failure Rate

The failure rate and MTBF for various DXR 700 Protected Terminal options are given
in the following table:

Option Failure Rate (RTs) MTBF (Years)

Protected Terminal 4939 23.1
excluding SMA

Disclaimer
The MTBF information contained is subject to change without notice.
This release contains preliminary information based on the DXR 700 design as at
8/2/98.

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Appendix D
International Standards
Compliance

CEPT/ERC Rec 14-03 E, Aug 26, 1996 - radio planning

FCC Part 101 Radio compliance
Industry Canada Radio compliance (SRSP)
ITU Rec G.703 Digital Interface
ITI Rec G.823 Jitter performance
ITU Rec G.742 Multiplexing
IEC 68-2-52 Salt corrosion resistance
ETSI ETS 300 385 EMC/EMI specifications
ETSI ETS 300 019 Environmental conditions
Low and medium capacity point-to-point digital radio
ETSI ETS 300 633 relay systems operating in the frequency range 2.1 to 2.6
GHz.
Low and medium capacity PDH and Sub STM 1 digital
ETSI EN 301 216
radio relay systems operating in the bands 4 to 11 GHz
ITU G.826 Error performance parameters and objectives

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Appendix E
Abbreviations
AACS Access and Administration Control System
ADC Analog to Digital Convertor
AGC Automatic Gain Control
AIS Automatic Insertion Signal (All 1’s)
ALC Automatic Level Control
ASIC Application Specific Integrated Circuit
ANSI American National Standards Institute
BER Bit Error Rate
BNC Bayonet Clip Connector
CDMA Code Division Multiple Access
CEMF Cisco’s Element Management Framework
CEPT The European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications Administrations
CMOS Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor
DAC Digital to Analog Convertor
DC Direct Current
DDS Direct Digital Synthesizer
DEMUX De-multiplexing
DFE Decision Feedback Equalizer
DQPSK Differential Quadrature Phase Shift Keying
DS1 ANSI digital signal level 1 (1.544 Mbps)
DS3 ANSI digital signal level 3 (44.736 Mbps)
E/I Energy to Interference ratio
E/N Energy to Noise ratio
E1 ITU digital signal level 1 (2.048 Mbps)
E3 ITU digital signal level 3 (34.368 Mbps)
ECC Error Correction Code
EMC Electro-Magnetic Compatibility
EOW Engineering Orderwire
ESD Electro-Static Discharge
ETSI European Telecommunications Standards Institute
FEC Forward Error Correction
FFE Feed Forward Equalizer
FIFO First In First Out
FIR Finite Impulse Response (filter)
FSK Frequency Shift Keying
Ga AsFET Gallium Arsenide Field Effect Transistor
GSM Global Systems for Mobile
GUI Graphical User Interface
I/O Input / Output
IDU Indoor Unit
IF Intermediate Frequency

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IRU Indoor Radio Unit

ISI Inter-Symbol Interference
ISO International Standards Organisation
International Telecommunication Union - Radio Communication Sector
ITU-R (formerly CCIR and IFRB)
International Telecommunication Union - Telecommunication Standardisation
ITU-T
Sector (formerly CCITT)
LAN Local Area Network
LED Light Emitting Diode
LNA Low Noise Amplifier
LOS Loss of Signal
MHSB Monitored Hot Standby
MMIC Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuit
MTBF Mean Time Between Failure
MTTR Mean Time To Repair
MUX Multiplexer
NE Network Elements
NMS Network Management System
ODU Outdoor Unit
PC Personal Computer
PCA Printed Circuit Assembly
PDH Plesiochronous Digital Hierarchy
PLL Phase-Locked Loop
PMA Protection Multiplex Adaptor
PSU Power Supply Unit
QAM Quadrature Amplitude Modulation
RF Radio Frequency
RFI Radio Frequency Interference
RMA Radio Modem Adaptor
RSSI Received Signal Strength Indication
RU Rack Unit, 1 standard EIA rack unit (44.5 mm / 1.75 inch)
SAW Surface Acoustic Wave (filter)
SMA Services Management Adaptor
SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol
STM-0 ITU digital signal level used in Synchronous Digital Hierarchy (SDH)
SWR Standing Wave Ratio
TCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protocol
TCXO Temperature Controlled Crystal Oscillator
TRIB Tributary
VCO Voltage Controlled Oscillator
VLSI Very Large Scale Integration
VSWR Voltage Standing Wave Ratio
WAN Wide Area Network

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