Ceragon RFUC

FibeAir® RFU-C Installation Guide

Part ID: BM-0133-0 Doc ID: DOC-00017708 Rev H June 2012

Copyright © 2012 by Ceragon Networks Ltd. All rights reserved.

FibeAir® RFU-C

Installation Guide

Notice This document contains information that is proprietary to Ceragon Networks Ltd. No part of this publication may be reproduced, modified, or distributed without prior written authorization of Ceragon Networks Ltd. This document is provided as is, without warranty of any kind.

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Trademarks CeraMap™, PolyView™, EncryptAir™, ConfigAir™, CeraMon™, EtherAir™, and MicroWave Fiber™, are trademarks of Ceragon Networks Ltd. Other names mentioned in this publication are o wned by their respective holders.

Statement of Conditions The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Ceragon Networks Ltd. shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damage in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this document or equipment supplied with it.

Open Source Statement The Product may use open source software, among them O/S software released under the GPL or GPL alike license ("GPL License"). Inasmuch that such software is being used, it is released under the GPL License, accordingly. Some software might have changed. The complete list of the software being used in this product including their respective license and the aforementioned public available changes is accessible on http://www.gnu.org/licenses/.

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Revision History Rev Date

Author

Description

Approved by

Date

B

December 15, 2011

B. Gitlin

Revised for description of captive screw installation.

Rami Lerner

December 18, 2011

C

December 26, 2011

B. Gitlin

Revised procedure for remote Rami Lerner installation of OMT, added procedure for installation of Ericsson adapter for RAU1 radios.

December 26, 2011

D

January 22, 2012

B. Gitlin

Added 4+0/4+4 with symmetrical couplers.

Rami Lerner

January 22, 2012

E

January 24, 2012

B. Gitlin

Added 31 GHz support.

Rami Lerner

January 26, 2012

F

March 4, 2012

B. Gitlin

Revised marketing models.

Rami Lerner

March 4, 2012

G

May 6, 2012

I. Benoliel/ B. Gitlin

Added 42 GHz suppo rt, revised marketing models.

Rami Lerner

May 6, 2012

H

June 24, 2012

Baruch Gitlin

Add list of test kits and replace graphic in Step 4 Step 4 of 2+0 Dual

Rami Lerner

June 24, 2012

Polarization – Direct Mount Installation.


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Table of Contents 1. Important Important Notes Notes ................................. .................................................. ................................. ................................. .............................. ............. 9 2. Acronym Acronyms s ............................... ................................................. .................................. ................................. .................................. ........................ ....... 9 3. RFU-C Overview ............................................................................................. 10 4. Installing an RFU-C ........................................................................................ 11 4.1

Packing......................................................................................................................... Packing....................................................................... .................................................. 11

4.2

Transportation ........................................................................................................... .............................................................................................................. ... 11

4.3

Inspection ..................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................... 11

4.4

Installation Components.............................................................................. Components............................................................................................... ................. 12

4.5

Available Adapters and Installation Kits .................................................................... ....................................................................... ... 13

4.6

Antenna Connection ............................................................. ..................................................................................................... ........................................ 17

5. Cable Installation Installation and Grounding Grounding.................. ......... ................... ................... .................. ................... ................... ........... 18 6. Generic Installation Procedures .................................................................... 19 6.1

Remote Mount Installation with Im perial Waveguide ................................................... 19

6.2

OMT W G Adaptor Installation ................................................................................ ...................................................................................... ...... 22

7. RFU-C Configurations .................................................................................... 24 7.1

1+0 Direct Mount Installation ....................................................................................... 24

7.2

1+0 Remote Mount Installation .................................................................................... .................................................................................... 26

7.3

1+1 Direct Mount Installation ....................................................................................... 28

7.4

1+1 Remote Mount Installation .................................................................................... .................................................................................... 31

7.5

2+0 Dual Polarization – Direct Mount Installation ........................................................ ........................................................ 33

7.6 2+0 Dual Polarization – Remote R emote Mount Installation ..................................................... 37 7.6.1 OMT W G Adaptor Installation ................................................................................ ...................................................................................... ...... 38 7.6.2 1+0 Ready for 2+0 Dual Polarization – Direct Mount Installation ................................ 39 39 7.7

2+0 Single Polarization – Direct Mount Installation – Symmetrical Coup lers .............. 41

7.8

2+0 Single Polarization – Direct Mount Installation – Asymmetrical A symmetrical Couplers ............ 44

7.9

2+2 Dual Polarization – Remote R emote Mount Installation ..................................................... 45

7.10 4+0 Single Polarization – Remote Rem ote Mount Installation .................................................. .................................................. 47 7.11 4+0 Dual Polarization – Remote R emote Mount Installation ..................................................... 51 7.12 4+4 Dual Polarization – Remote R emote Mount Installation ..................................................... 54

8. Installing an RFU-C External Attenuator Attenuator .................. ......... ................... ................... .................. .................. ......... 59 8.1

1+0 Mount Configuration .................................................................. .............................................................................................. ............................ 59

8.2

1+1 HSB with External Attenuator Configuration ......................................................... 61


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9. Installing RFU-C on Third-Party Antenna Adapters ..................................... 63 9.1

Direct Mount for NSN FlexiHopper Antennas .............................................................. 64

9.2

Installing an RFU-P Antenna A ntenna Adaptor ....................................................................... .......................................................................... ... 67

9.3 Installing an RFU-C Adaptor to Ericsson Antennas (RAU1 Radios) ........................... 73 9.3.1 Connecting the Adaptor Kit to the Ericsson Antenna ................................................... 73 9.3.2 Connecting the RFU to t o the Ericsson Antenna ............................................................. ............................................................. 74 9.4 Installing an RFU-C Adaptor to Ericsson 0.3m Compact Ant ennas (RAU2 Radios) ... 75 9.4.1 Connecting the Adaptor Kit to the Ericsson 0.3m Compact Com pact Antenna .......................... 75 75 9.4.2 Connecting the RFU to t o the Ericsson Antenna ............................................................. ............................................................. 77 9.5

Installing an RFU-C – NEC Adapter (PASOLINK NEO) .............................................. 78 78

9.6

Installing an RFU-C – SRAL Adaptor .......................................................... ........................................................................... ................. 82

9.7

Installing an ALU Melody Adapter A dapter ............................................................... ................................................................................ ................. 85

9.8

Converting from Nera ODU to RFU-C ......................................................................... 89

10. Appendix A: Mediation Device Losses ......................................................... 93 11. Appendix B: Test Kit Part Numbers .............................................................. 94


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Safety Precautions & Declared Material G enera enerall E quipme quipment nt P recaut recautions ions

!

Use of controls, adjustments, or performing procedures other than those specified herein, may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

!

When working with a FibeAir IDU, note the following risk of electric shock and energy hazard: Disconnecting one power supply disconnects only one power supply module. To isolate the unit completely, disconnect all power supplies.

!

Machine noise information order - 3. GPSGV, the highest sound pressure level amounts to 70 dB (A) or less, in accordance with ISO EN 7779. Static electricity may cause body harm, as well as harm to electronic components inside the device. Anyone responsible for the installation or maintenance of the FibeAir RFU-C must use an ESD Wrist Strap. ESD protection measures must be observed when touching the RFU. To prevent damage, before touching components inside the device, all electrostatic must be discharged from both personnel and tools.

!

In Norway and Sweden:

Equipment connected to the protective earthing of the building installation through the mains connection or through other equipment with a connection to protective earthing – and to a cable distribution system using coaxial cable, may in some circumstances create a fire hazard. Connection to a cable distribution system has therefore to be provided through a device providing electrical isolation below a certain frequency range (galvanic isolator, see EN 60728-11). Utstyr som er koplet til beskyttelsesjord via nettplugg og/eller og/eller via annet jordtilkoplet utstyr – og er tilkoplet et kabel-TV nett, kan forårsake brannfare. For å unngå dette skal det ved tilkopling av utstyret til kabel-TV nettet installeres en galvanisk isolator mellom utstyret og kabel- TV nettet. Utrustning som är kopplad till skyddsjord s kyddsjord via jordat vägguttag och/eller via annan utrustning och samtidigt är kopplad till kabel-TV nät kan i vissa fall medfőra risk főr brand. Főr att undvika detta skall vid anslutning av utrustningen till kabel-TV nät galvanisk isolator finnas mellan utrustningen och kabel-TV nätet.


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P récaut récautions ions g énéra énérale less rela relatives tives à l'équipem l'équipement ent

!

L’utilisation de commandes ou de réglages ou l'exécution de procédures autres que celles spécifiées dans les présentes peut engendrer une exposition dangereuse aux rayonnements. rayonnements.

!

L’usage de FibeAir IDU s’accompagne du risque suivant d'électrocution et de danger électrique : le débranchement débranchement d'une alimentation électrique ne déconnecte qu'un module d'alimentation électrique. Pour isoler complètement l'unité, il faut débrancher toutes les alimentations électriques.

!

Bruit de machine d’ordre - 3. GPSGV, le plus haut niveau de pression sonore s'élève à 70 dB (A) au maximum, dans le respect de la norme ISO EN 7779.

A llg llgemeine emeine Vors Vor s ic ichts hts ma maßnahmen ßnahmen für die Anlag A nlage e

!

Wenn andere Steuerelemente verwendet, Einstellungen vorgenommen oder Verfahren durchgeführt werden als die hier angegebenen, angegebenen, kann dies gefährliche Strahlung verursachen.

!

Beachten Sie beim Arbeiten mit FibeAir IDU das folgende Stromschlagund Gefahrenrisiko: Durch Abtrennen einer Stromquelle Stromquelle wird nur ein Stromversorgungsmodul abgetrennt. Um die Einheit vollständig zu isolieren, trennen Sie alle Stromversorgungen ab.

!

Maschinenlärminformations-Vero Maschinenlärminformations-Verordnung rdnung - 3. GPSGV, der höchste Schalldruckpegel beträgt beträgt 70 dB(A) oder weniger gemäß EN ISO 7779.


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FibeAir® RFU-C

Installation Guide

About This Guide This guide describes the FibeAir RFU-C installation procedures and provides additional information concerning system parts and frequency bands.

What You Should Know RFU-C is a state-of-the-art Radio Frequency Unit which is fully software configurable and supports a broad range of capacities and interfaces. The RFU supports low to high capacities capacities for traditional voi ce and Ethernet services, as well as PDH/SDH/SONET PDH/SDH/SONET or hybrid Ethernet and TDM interface i nterfaces. s.

Important!

For the warranty to be honored, install the unit in accordance accordance with the instructions in this manual.

Target Audience This guide contains technical information about RFU-C installation, and is intended for use by qualified Ceragon technical personnel at all levels.

Related Documents FibeAir 1500R Installation Guide - DOC-00017707 FibeAir IP-10G Installation Guide –DOC-00023199 FibeAir IP-10E Installation Guide –DOC-00029444 FibeAir IP-10Q Installation Guide – DOC-00029546


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FibeAir® RFU-C

1.

Installation Guide

Important Notes RFU-C is intended for installation in a Restricted Access Location. RFU-C must be installed and permanently connected to protective earth by qualified service personnel in accordance with applicable national electrical codes.

2.

Acronyms CCDP

Co-Channel Dual Polarization

IDU

Indoor Unit

OMT

Orthogonal Mode Transducer

RFU

Radio Frequency Unit

WG

Waveguide

XPD

Cross Polar Differentiation

XPIC

Cross Polarization Interference Cancellation


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FibeAir® RFU-C

3.

Installation Guide

RFU-C Overview RFU-C is a state-of-the-art Radio Frequency Unit which is fully software configurable and supports supports a broad range of capacities and interfaces. The RFU supports low to high capacities for traditional voice and Ethernet services, as well as PDH/SDH/SONET or hybrid Ethernet and TDM interfaces. This innovative platform uses an “on -the-fly” upgrade method, whereby network operators only buy capacity as needed, benefiting from savings on initial investments and OPEX.

Traffic capacity throughput and spectral efficiency are optimized with the desired channel bandwidth. For maximum user choice flexibility, channel bandwidths can be selected together with a range of modulations of from QPSK to 256 QAM. High spectral efficiency is ensured using the same bandwidth for double the capacity, via two carriers, with vertical and horizontal polarizations. This feature is implemented by a built-in XPIC mechanism. RFU-C works together with several types of indoor units (IDUs). For PDH/SDH/SONET, PDH/SDH/SONET, the RFU works with the FibeAir 1500R IDU. For Ethernet and TDM to Ethernet migration, RFU-C works with the FibeAir IP-10G IDU. For Ethernet only, RFU-C works with the FibeAir IP-10E and FibeAir IP-10Q IDUs. Together, FibeAir RFU-C and FibeAir IDUs provide a powerful, reliable, and comprehensive solution for a variety of wireless network scenarios and requirements. When RFU-C operates in co-channel dual polarization (CCDP) mode, using the cross polarization interference canceller (XPIC) algorithm, two carrier signals can be transmitted over a single si ngle channel, using vertical and horizontal polarization. This enables double capacity in the same s pectrum bandwidth.


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FibeAir® RFU-C

4.

Installation Guide

Installing an RFU-C This section describes the basic types of RFU-C installation.

4.1

Packing The equipment should be packed and sealed with moisture absorbing bags.

4.2

Transportation The equipment should be prepared for public transportation. The cargo must be kept dry during transportation, in accordance with ETS 300 019-1-2, Class 2.3. It is recommended that the equipment be transported to the installation site in its original packing case. If intermediate storing is required, the packed equipment must be stored in a dry and cool environment, and out of direct sunlight, in accordance with ETS 300 019-1-1, Class 1.2.

4.3

Inspection Check the packing lists and verify that the correct equipment part numbers and quantities are found in the packages that arrived.


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FibeAir® RFU-C

4.4

Installation Guide

Installation Components The following figures show the main components involved in the installation procedures.

RFU-C

Coupler

OMT

Remote Pole Mount

Remote Dual Pole Remote Mount

4+0/4+4 Extender

Twist


Remote Mount for 4+0

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4.5

Installation Guide

Available Adapters and Installation Kits

Description

6GHz

7-8GHz

10-11GHz

13GHz

15GHz

18GHz

23GHz

26GHz

28-31GHz

32GHz

38GHz

42GHz

RFU-C COUPLER KIT

RFU-C6CPLR-Kit

RFU-C7_8CPLR-Kit

RFUC10_11CPLR-Kit

RFU-C13CPLR-Kit

RFU-C15CPLR-Kit*0

RFU-C18-CPLRKit*0

RFU-C23CPLR-Kit

RFU-C26CPLR-Kit

RFU-C28CPLR-Kit

RFUC32CPLRKit

RFUC38CPLRKit

RFU-C42CPLR_Kit

RFU-C SYMMETRICAL COUPLERS KIT

NA

RFU-C7_8-Symcplr-kit

NA

RFU-C13Sym-cplr-kit

RFU-C15Sym-cplr-kit

RFU-C18-Symcplr-kit

RFU-C23Sym-cplr-kit

NA

RFU-C TWIST KIT

RFU-C6TWST-Kit

RFU-C7_8TWST-Kit

RFUC10_11TWST-Kit

RFU-C13TWST-Kit

RFU-C15TWST-Kit

RFU-C18-TWSTKit

RFU-C23_26-TWST-Kit

RFU-C28_32-TWST-Kit

RFUC38TWSTKit

RFU-C42TWST-Kit

RFU-C OMT KIT

RFU-C6OMT-DM-Kit

RFU-C7_8OMT-DM-Kit

RFUC10_11OMT-DM-Kit

RFU-C13OMT-DM-Kit

RFU-C15OMT-DM-Kit

RFU-C18-OMTDM-Kit

RFU-C23OMT-DM-Kit

RFU-C28OMT-DM-Kit

RFUC38OMTDM-Kit

RFU-C42OMT-DMKit

RFU-C ADAPTORS OMT KIT

RFU-C6OMT-ADAPT

RFU-C7_8OMT-ADAPT

RFUC10_11OMT-ADAPT

NA

RFU-C SHORT OMT KIT

RFU-C-OMT-SHORT-PLATE


RFUC32OMTDM-Kit

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Remote Mount

6GHz

RFU-C REMOTE MOUNT KIT

RFU-C-PoleMount

RFU-C Dual Remote Mount

RFU-C Dual Pole Mount

RFU-C Remote mount 4+0/4+4 pole mount kit

RFU-C_4+0_RM_Kit

RFU-C ADAPTOR REMOTE MOUNT KIT

RFU-C6RM_ADAPT

RFU-C WG Kit

Flx-WG-4FT6

RFU-C ADAPTOR TO

ADPT_RFU-

FLEX WG (IMPERIAL) KIT

C6-RM_mill

1500P Adaptors

RFU-C26OMT-DM-Kit

6GHz

7-8GHz

10-11GHz

13GHz

RFU-C7_8RM_ADAPT

RFUC10_11RM_ADAPT

RFU-C13RM_ADAPT

Flx-WG-4FT7_8

Flx-WG-4FT10_11

Flx-WG-3FT13

ADPT_RFU-

15GHz

18GHz

23GHz

26GHz

28-31GHz

32GHz

Flx-WG-3FT15

Flx-WG-3FT-18-26

Flx-WG-3FT-28-38

ADPT_RFU-

ADPT_RFU-C18_26-RM_mill ADPT_RFU-C18_26-RM_mill


38GHz

42GHz

Flx-WGFlx-WG3FT-42

ADPT_RFU-

C10_11-

ADPT_RFU-

C7_8-RM_mill

RM_mill

C13-RM_mill

7-8GHz

10-11GHz

13GHz

15GHz

18GHz

23GHz

26GHz

28-31GHz

32GHz

38GHz

42GHz

ADPT_RFUC10_11DM_1500P

ADPT_RFUC13DM_1500P

ADPT_RFUC15DM_1500P

ADPT_RFUC18DM_1500P

ADPT_RFUC23DM_1500P

ADPT_RFUC26DM_1500P

ADPT_RFUC28DM_1500P

ADPT_RFUC32DM_1500P

ADPT_RFUC38DM_1500P

NA

RFU-C-PHOSPHORUS DM ADAPTOR KIT


C15-RM_mill

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Remote Mount

6GHz


RFU-C-PoleMount

RFU-C Dual Remote Mount

RFU-C Dual Pole Mount

RFU-C Remote mount 4+0/4+4 pole mount kit

RFU-C_4+0_RM_Kit

RFU-C ADAPTOR REMOTE MOUNT KIT

RFU-C6RM_ADAPT

RFU-C WG Kit

Flx-WG-4FT6

RFU-C ADAPTOR TO

ADPT_RFU-

FLEX WG (IMPERIAL) KIT

C6-RM_mill

1500P Adaptors

6GHz

7-8GHz

10-11GHz

13GHz

RFU-C7_8RM_ADAPT

RFUC10_11RM_ADAPT

RFU-C13RM_ADAPT

Flx-WG-4FT7_8

Flx-WG-4FT10_11

Flx-WG-3FT13

ADPT_RFU-

15GHz

18GHz

23GHz

26GHz

28-31GHz

32GHz

Flx-WG-3FT15

Flx-WG-3FT-18-26

Flx-WG-3FT-28-38

ADPT_RFU-



38GHz

42GHz

Flx-WGFlx-WG3FT-42

ADPT_RFU-

C10_11-

ADPT_RFU-

C7_8-RM_mill

RM_mill

C13-RM_mill

7-8GHz

10-11GHz

13GHz

15GHz

18GHz

23GHz

26GHz

28-31GHz

32GHz

38GHz

42GHz

ADPT_RFUC10_11DM_1500P

ADPT_RFUC13DM_1500P

ADPT_RFUC15DM_1500P

ADPT_RFUC18DM_1500P

ADPT_RFUC23DM_1500P

ADPT_RFUC26DM_1500P

ADPT_RFUC28DM_1500P

ADPT_RFUC32DM_1500P

ADPT_RFUC38DM_1500P

NA

38GHz

42GHz

RFU-C-PHOSPHORUS DM ADAPTOR KIT

C15-RM_mill


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Imperial to mm Transitions

6GHz

7-8GHz

10-11GHz

13GHz

RFU-C ADAPTOR KIT TO IMPERIAL ANT.

ADPT_RFUC6-RM_Imp

ADPT_RFUC7_8RM_Imp

ADPT_RFUC10_11RM_Imp

ADPT_RFU-C13- ADPT_RFURM_Imp C15-RM_Imp

ADPT_RFU-C18_26-RM_Imp


NA

RFU-C ADAPTOR KIT TO IMP WG

ADPT_RFUC6-RM_mill

ADPT_RFUC7_8-RM_mill

ADPT_RFUC10_11RM_mill

ADPT_RFU-C13- ADPT_RFURM_mill C15-RM_mill

ADPT_RFU-C18_26-RM_mill


NA

Unique Installations and Accessories

6GHz

7-8GHz

10-11GHz

13GHz

18GHz

RFU-C 19in MOUNTING KIT

RFU-C_19-inch_rack_adapt

15GHz

15GHz

18GHz

RFU-C External 20dB Attenuator


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23GHz

23GHz

26GHz

26GHz

28-31GHz 28-31GHz

28-31GHz

32GHz

32GHz

38GHz

42GHz

RFU-C38attn-20

NA

FibeAir® RFU-C

Installation Guide

Imperial to mm Transitions

6GHz

7-8GHz

10-11GHz

13GHz

RFU-C ADAPTOR KIT TO IMPERIAL ANT.

ADPT_RFUC6-RM_Imp

ADPT_RFUC7_8RM_Imp

ADPT_RFUC10_11RM_Imp

ADPT_RFU-C13- ADPT_RFURM_Imp C15-RM_Imp



NA

RFU-C ADAPTOR KIT TO IMP WG

ADPT_RFUC6-RM_mill

ADPT_RFUC7_8-RM_mill

ADPT_RFUC10_11RM_mill

ADPT_RFU-C13- ADPT_RFURM_mill C15-RM_mill



NA

Unique Installations and Accessories

6GHz

7-8GHz

10-11GHz

13GHz

18GHz

RFU-C 19in MOUNTING KIT

RFU-C_19-inch_rack_adapt

15GHz

18GHz

15GHz

23GHz

26GHz

23GHz

26GHz

28-31GHz 28-31GHz

32GHz

28-31GHz

32GHz

RFU-C External 20dB Attenuator


42GHz

38GHz

42GHz

RFU-C38attn-20

NA

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Antenna

38GHz

Installation Guide

6GHz

7-8GHz

10-11GHz

13GHz

15GHz

18GHz

23GHz

26GHz

28GHz

32GHz

38GHz

42GHz

Andrew

RFU-C6-OMTINT-A

RFU-C7_8OMT-INT-A

RFU-C10_11OMT-INT-A

RFU-C13-OMTINT-A

RFU-C15-OMTINT-A

RFU-C18-OMTINT-A

RFU-C23-OMTINT-A

RFU-C26-OMTINT-A

RFU-C28-OMTINT-A

RFU-C32OMT-INT-A

RFU-C38OMT-INT-A

RFU-C42OMT-INT-A

RFS 1FT

NA

NA

NA

RFU-C13-O MTINT-1FT-R

RFU-C15-OMTINT-1FT-R





RFU-C32OMT-INT1FT-R

RFU-C38OMT-INT1FT-R

NA

RFS 2-6FT

RFU-C6-OMTINT-2_6FT-R

RFU-C7_8OMT-INT2_6FT-R








RFU-C32OMT-INT2_6FT-R


NA

GD

RFU-C6-OMTINT-GD

RFU-C7_8OMT-INT-GD

RFU-C10_11OMT-INT-GD

RFU-C13-OMTINT-GD

RFU-C15-OMTINT-GD

RFU-C18-OMTINT-GD

RFU-C23-OMTINT-GD

RFU-C26-OMTINT-GD

RFU-C28-OMTINT-GD

RFU-C32OMT-INT-GD

RFU-C38OMT-INT-GD

NA

Radio

RFU-C6LOMT-INT-RW / RFU-C6HOMT-INT-RW

RFU-C7_8OMT-INT-RW

RFU-C10_11OMT-INT-RW

RFU-C13-OMTINT-RW

RFU-C15-OMTINT-RW

RFU-C18-OMTINT-RW

RFU-C23-OMTINT-RW

RFU-C26-OMTINT-RW

RFU-C28-OMTINT-RW

NA

RFU-C38NA OMT-INT-RW

RFU-C7_8OMT-INT-SH

RFU-C10_11OMT-INT-SH

RFU-C13-OMTINT-SH

RFU-C15-OMTINT-SH

RFU-C18-OMTINT-SH

RFU-C23-OMTINT-SH

RFU-C26-OMTINT-SH

RFU-C7_8OMT-INT-X

RFU-C10_11OMT-INT-X

RFU-C13-OMTINT-X

RFU-C15-OMTINT-X

RFU-C18-OMTINT-X

RFU-C23-OMTINT-X

RFU-C26-OMTINT-X

RFU-C28-OMTINT-X

RFU-C32OMT-INT-X

RFU-C38OMT-INT-X

Circ. Adapters for OMT

Waves

Shenglu

Xian Putian

RFU-C6-OMTINT-X


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NA

FibeAir® RFU-C

Antenna

Installation Guide

6GHz

7-8GHz

10-11GHz

13GHz

15GHz

18GHz

23GHz

26GHz

28GHz

32GHz

38GHz

42GHz

Andrew

RFU-C6-OMTINT-A

RFU-C7_8OMT-INT-A

RFU-C10_11OMT-INT-A

RFU-C13-OMTINT-A

RFU-C15-OMTINT-A

RFU-C18-OMTINT-A

RFU-C23-OMTINT-A

RFU-C26-OMTINT-A

RFU-C28-OMTINT-A

RFU-C32OMT-INT-A

RFU-C38OMT-INT-A

RFU-C42OMT-INT-A

RFS 1FT

NA

NA

NA

RFU-C13-O MTINT-1FT-R






RFU-C32OMT-INT1FT-R

RFU-C38OMT-INT1FT-R

NA

RFS 2-6FT












NA

GD

RFU-C6-OMTINT-GD

RFU-C7_8OMT-INT-GD

RFU-C10_11OMT-INT-GD

RFU-C13-OMTINT-GD

RFU-C15-OMTINT-GD

RFU-C18-OMTINT-GD

RFU-C23-OMTINT-GD

RFU-C26-OMTINT-GD

RFU-C28-OMTINT-GD

RFU-C32OMT-INT-GD

RFU-C38OMT-INT-GD

NA

Radio

RFU-C6LOMT-INT-RW / RFU-C6HOMT-INT-RW

RFU-C7_8OMT-INT-RW

RFU-C10_11OMT-INT-RW

RFU-C13-OMTINT-RW

RFU-C15-OMTINT-RW

RFU-C18-OMTINT-RW

RFU-C23-OMTINT-RW

RFU-C26-OMTINT-RW

RFU-C28-OMTINT-RW

NA

RFU-C38NA OMT-INT-RW

RFU-C7_8OMT-INT-SH

RFU-C10_11OMT-INT-SH

RFU-C13-OMTINT-SH

RFU-C15-OMTINT-SH

RFU-C18-OMTINT-SH

RFU-C23-OMTINT-SH

RFU-C26-OMTINT-SH

RFU-C7_8OMT-INT-X

RFU-C10_11OMT-INT-X

RFU-C13-OMTINT-X

RFU-C15-OMTINT-X

RFU-C18-OMTINT-X

RFU-C23-OMTINT-X

RFU-C26-OMTINT-X

RFU-C28-OMTINT-X

RFU-C32OMT-INT-X

RFU-C38OMT-INT-X

Circ. Adapters for OMT

Waves

Shenglu

Xian Putian

RFU-C6-OMTINT-X


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FibeAir® RFU-C

4.6

NA

Installation Guide

Antenna Connection RFU-C uses Andrew, General Dynamics, RFS, Shenglu and Xian Putian antennas. RFU-C can be mounted directly for all frequencies (6-42 GHz) using the following antenna types (for integrated antennas, specific antennas PNs are required): Andrew: VHLP series RFS: SB/SU series Shenglu: SLC series Xian Putian: WTC/WTG series General Dynamics: HPS series For remote mount installations, the following flexible waveguide flanges should be used (millimetric). The same antenna type (integrated) as indicated above can be used (recommended). (recommended). Other antenna types using the flanges listed in the table below may be used.

Frequency Band

Range (GHz)

6(L/U) GHz

5.8-7.1

Circ. WG Diameter

Rect. WG Flange Des.

Radio Side (Remote) Flange Des.

Flex WG Side A Flange Des.

Flex WG Side B Flange Des.

Antenna (Remote) Flange Des.

31.8mm

WR137

UDR70

PDR70

PDR70

UDR70

FibeAir® RFU-C

4.6

Installation Guide

Antenna Connection RFU-C uses Andrew, General Dynamics, RFS, Shenglu and Xian Putian antennas. RFU-C can be mounted directly for all frequencies (6-42 GHz) using the following antenna types (for integrated antennas, specific antennas PNs are required): Andrew: VHLP series RFS: SB/SU series Shenglu: SLC series Xian Putian: WTC/WTG series General Dynamics: HPS series For remote mount installations, the following flexible waveguide flanges should be used (millimetric). The same antenna type (integrated) as indicated above can be used (recommended). (recommended). Other antenna types using the flanges listed in the table below may be used.

Frequency

Circ. WG Diameter

Rect. WG Flange Des.

Radio Side (Remote) Flange Des.

Flex WG Side A Flange Des.

Flex WG Side B Flange Des.

Antenna (Remote) Flange Des.

Band

Range (GHz)

6(L/U) GHz

5.8-7.1

31.8mm

WR137

UDR70

PDR70

PDR70

UDR70

7/8 GHz

7.1-8.5

26mm

WR112

UBR84

PBR84

PBR84

UBR84

10/11 GHz

10.0-11.7

18mm

WR90

UBR100

PBR100

PBR100

UBR100

13 GHz

12.7-13.3

15mm

WR75

UBR120

PBR120

PBR120

UBR120

15 GHz

14.5-15.4

13.5mm

WR62

UBR140

PBR140

PBR140

UBR140

18 GHz

17.7-19.7

10.5mm

WR42

UBR220

PBR220

PBR220

UBR220

23 GHz

21.2-23.6

9mm

26 GHz

24.5-26.6

8mm

28-31GHz

27.3-29.5

7mm

WR28

UBR320

PBR320

PBR320

UBR320

32GHz

31.8-33.4

6.5mm

38GHz

37.0-40.0

5.5mm

42GHz

40.5-43.5

4.775mm

WR22

UG383/U

UG383/U

UG383/U

UG383/U

If a different antenna type (CPR flange) is used, a flange adaptor is required. Please contact your Ceragon representative for details. Note:

Conductive grease must be applied to the screws that connect the RFU-C to the antenna interface.


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FibeAir® RFU-C

5.

Installation Guide

Cable Installation and Grounding List of Items Item

Description

Quantity Remarks

1

IF RG-8 GRD KIT

1

Procedure 1 2 3

On the front side of each RFU-C unit, unit, loosen the nut, plain washer, and serrated washer. Place the cable lug lug (supplied (supplied with the RFU-C grounding kit) on the screw. Secure the cable lug. RFU-C Grounding Cable

The unit’s earthing screw terminal shall be permanently connected to protective earth in a building installation in accordance with applicable national code and regulations by a service person.

A 2-Pole circuit breaker, a branch circuit protector, suitably certified in accordance with applicable national code and regulations, regulations, rated maximum 20A, shall be installed for full power disconnection in a building installation. Any outdoor antenna cable shield shall be permanently connected to protective earth in a building installation.


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FibeAir® RFU-C

Installation Guide

6.

Generic Installation Procedures

6.1

Remote Mount Installation with Imperial Waveguide List of Items Item

Description

Quantity Remarks

1

RFU-C RADIO

1

3

FLEXIBLE WG IMPERIAL KIT

1

4

RFU-C REMOTE MOUNT ADAPTOR KIT

1

5

RFU-C REMOTE POLE MOUNT KIT

1

Up to 15 GHz

Required Tools Metric offset hexagon key wrench set Imperial offset hexagon key wrench set Remote Mount Installation with an Imperial Waveguide – 6-11 GHz 1

2

Mount the RFU-C Adaptor supplied with the RFU-C Adaptor kit on the RFU-C Remote Pole Mount kit using the four flat screws supplied with the RFU-C Adaptor kit. Mount the RFU-C using the four captive screws screws and washers supplied, supplied, assembled, in the RFU-C.


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FibeAir® RFU-C

3

Installation Guide

Connect the the Flexible Flexible Waveguide Waveguide and Sealing Gasket supplied supplied with the Flexible Waveguide Imperial kit to the RFU-C Adaptor. Tighten the four screws supplied with the Flexible Waveguide Imperial kit.

Remote Mount Installation with an Imperial Waveguide – 13-15 GHz 1 2

Mount the RFU-C Adaptor supplied with with the RFU-C RFU-C Remote Remote Pole Mount kit using the four flat screws supplied with the RFU-C Adaptor kit. Mount the RFU-C using the four captive screws screws and washers supplied, assembled, in the RFU-C.


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FibeAir® RFU-C

3

Installation Guide

Connect the the Flexible Flexible Waveguide Waveguide and sealing O-Ring O-Ring supplied supplied with with the Flexible Waveguide Imperial kit to the RFU-C Adaptor. Tighten the four screws supplied with the Flexible Waveguide Imperial kit.

Remote Mount Installation with an Imperial Waveguide – 18-42 GHz 1 2 3

Mount the RFU-C Adaptor supplied with with the RFU-C RFU-C Remote Remote Pole Mount kit using the four flat screws supplied with the th e RFU-C Adaptor kit. Mount the RFU-C using the four captive screws screws and washers supplied, assembled, in the RFU-C. Connect the the Flexible Flexible Waveguide Waveguide and sealing O-Ring O-Ring supplied supplied with with the Flexible Waveguide Imperial kit. Tighten the four metric screws supplied with the RFU-C Adaptor kit.


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FibeAir® RFU-C

6.2

Installation Guide

OMT WG Adaptor Installation This procedure is applicable for all remote mount configurations that involve i nvolve an OMT. 1

For 6Ghz (UDR70): i ii

Mount the O-Ring supplied with the OMT kit. Mount OMT Adaptor Adaptor #1 on the OMT, and tighten using using four M4 screws screws and washers (supplied with the OMT adaptor kit). iii Mount OMT OMT Adaptor #2 on OMT Adaptor Adaptor #1, and tighten using four four M4 screws and washers (supplied with the OMT adaptor kit).

iv Mount the flexible flexible waveguide waveguide as usual. 2

For 7-11 GHz (UBR84 and UBR100): i ii

Mount the O-Ring supplied with the OMT kit. Mount the OMT adaptor, with its installed sealing gasket, on the OMT, OMT, and tighten using the four M4 screws and washers supplied with the OMT Adaptor kit. iii Mount the flexible waveguide waveguide without its gasket (only (only for the OMT side).


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FibeAir® RFU-C

Installation Guide

3. For 13 GHz (UBR120) to 42 GHz (UG383/U), connect the flexible waveguide and its gasket (supplied with the Flexible WG Kit) directly to the OMT port.


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FibeAir® RFU-C

Installation Guide

7.

RFU-C Configurations

7.1

1+0 Direct Mount Installation List of Items Item

Description

Quantity Remarks

1

RFU-C RADIO

1

Required Tools The following tools are required for the RFU-C installation: Metric offset hexagon key wrench #6 Phillips #2 screwdriver Procedure To install the RFU-C in i n a direct mount 1+0 configuration: Important!

Do not remove the transparent pressure window located on the antenna interface.

Note:

If necessary, change the antenna polarization by rotating the RFU-C in accordance with the relevant antenna installation guide.


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FibeAir® RFU-C

Installation Guide

Vertical Pole

1

Horizontal Pole

Mount the RFU-C on the antenna using the four M8 M8 captive screws and washers that are supplied, assembled, in the RFU-C, and tighten the screws.

Note:

Make sure the polarization mounting direction of the RFU-C is correct.


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FibeAir® RFU-C

7.2

Installation Guide

1+0 Remote Mount Installation List of Items Item

Description

Quantity Remarks

1

RFU-C RADIO

1

2

RFU-C POLE MOUNT KIT

1

3

RFU-C REMOTE MOUNT ADAPTOR Kit

1

For 6-13 GHz

Required Tools The following tools are required for the RFU-C installation: Metric offset hexagon key wrench #6 Phillips #2 screwdriver Procedure 1

2

3 4

For 6-13 6-13 GHz GHz installations installations only, only, mount the RFU-C remote adaptor adaptor and and O-Ring to the pole mount using the four f our flat M5 screws supplied in the RFU-C Remote Mount Adaptor kit, and tighten the screws. Mount the RFU-C to the pole pole mount mount using the four M8 captive captive screws and washers supplied, assembled, in the RFU-C, and tighten the screws.

Place the O-Ring O-Ring in the flexible waveguide flange groove. Place the O-Ring in the other end of the flexible waveguide flange groove.


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FibeAir® RFU-C

5

Installation Guide

Mount the flexible waveguide on the the antenna, antenna, and tighten the screws and washers.


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FibeAir® RFU-C

7.3

Installation Guide

1+1 Direct Mount Installation List of Items Item

Description

Quantity Remarks

1

RFU-C RADIO

2

4

RFU-C COUPLER KIT

1

5

RFU-C TWIST KIT

1

Required Tools The following tools are required for the RFU-C installation: Metric offset hexagon key wrench #6 Phillips #2 screwdriver Metric offset hexagon key wrench #2.5 and #3 Procedure In 1+1 direct mount installation, the RFU-C is attached to a coupler. To install a RFU-C in a direct mount 1+1 configuration: Notes:

For 15 and 18 GHz frequencies, two O-Rings are supplied in the Twist kit and should be mounted in the twist grooves. For 6 GHz frequency, a gasket is used instead of an O-Ring. The gasket should be mounted between the twist and the RFU-C Coupler kit.

1

Mount the twist to the coupler coupler using using the O-Ring O-Ring and and four screws supplied supplied in the Twist kit, and tighten the screws.


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FibeAir® RFU-C

Important:

Installation Guide

Make sure the polarization mounting direction of the twist to the coupler is according to the antenna polarization.

H

2 3

V

Mount the coupler coupler radio on the antenna using using the four M8 screws and washers supplied with the RFU-C Coupler kit, and tighten the screws. Mount the two O-Rings O-Rings supplied supplied with the RFU-C Coupler kit, as shown in the following figure.


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FibeAir® RFU-C

4

Installation Guide

Mount the RFU-C to the body body of the coupler coupler using the four M8 captive screws and washers that are supplied, assembled, assembled, in the RFU-C, and tighten the screws.


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FibeAir® RFU-C

7.4

Installation Guide

1+1 Remote Mount Installation List of Items Item

Description

Quantity Remarks

1

RFU-C RADIO

2

2

RFU-C POLE MOUNT KIT

1

3

RFU-C COUPLER KIT

1

4

RFU-C FLEXIBLE WG KIT

1

Required Tools The following tools are required for the RFU-C installation: Metric offset hexagon key wrench #6 Phillips #2 screwdriver Metric offset hexagon key wrench #2.5 and #3 Procedure In 1+1 remote mount installation, the RFU-C radios are attached to a coupler, while the coupler is connected to the antenna via flexible WG. To install the RFU-C in a remote mount 1+1 configuration: 1

Mount the RFU-C coupler to the RFU-C RFU-C pole pole mount bracket using using the four M8 screws and washers supplied with the RFU-C Coupler kit, and tighten the screws.

2

Mount the two O-Rings supplied with the Coupler kit, according according to the Coupler kit instructions.


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FibeAir® RFU-C

3

Installation Guide

Mount the RFU-C on the body of the coupler using the four M8 M8 captive screws and washers that are supplied, assembled, in the RFU-C, and tighten the screws.

6-13GHz

4 5 6 7

15-38GHz

Place the O-Ring O-Ring in the flexible waveguide flange groove. Mount the flexible waveguide on the coupler, and tighten tighten the screws screws and washers. Place the O-Ring in the other end of the flexible waveguide flange groove. groove. Mount the flexible waveguide on the the antenna, antenna, and tighten the screws and washers.


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FibeAir® RFU-C

7.5

Installation Guide

2+0 Dual Polarization – Direct Mount Installation CCDP

List of Items Item

Description

Quantity

Remarks

1

ANTENNA OMT ADAPTOR

1

2

RFU-C OMT KIT

1

3

RFU-C RADIO

2

One is optional if using item #4 or #5

4

RFU-C OMT ADAPTOR KIT

1

Optional (for 6, 7-8 and 10-11Ghz)

5

RFU-C OMT SHORT KIT

1

Optional

Required Tools Metric offset hexagon key wrench 6 Metric offset hexagon key wrench 3


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FibeAir® RFU-C

Installation Guide

Procedure Important!

Do not remove the transparent pressure window located on the antenna interface or the Mylar film on the OMT ports.

1

Prior to the installation, follow the antenna manufacturer’s instructions to switch to circular ci rcular adaptor (remove the existing rectangular transition, swap the O-Ring, and install the circular transition instead).

2

Mount the OMT kit on the antenna antenna using the four M8 screws screws and washers supplied with the OMT kit. Do not tighten them yet, to enable rotation of the entire assembly.


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FibeAir® RFU-C

3

Installation Guide

Mount the two O-Rings O-Rings supplied supplied with the OMT kit on the OMT body. Make Make sure the mounting direction is correct, as shown in the section view.


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FibeAir® RFU-C

Installation Guide

4

Mount both RFUs, using the four M8 captive screws and washers supplied, supplied, assembled, in the RFU-C, through the radio and OMT holder, and tighten the screws. Make sure the polarization mounting direction is correct.

5

Tilt the entire assembly, assembly, as as described described in the XPIC link alignment alignment procedure, to achieve maximum XPD (Cross Polar Differentiation). After link alignment, tighten the four M8 screws left open in step 2 step 2 above.


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FibeAir® RFU-C

7.6

Installation Guide

2+0 Dual Polarization – Remote Mount Installation CCDP

When remote configuration is required, the OMT is attached directly to the antenna and the RFUs are installed remotely, using flexible waveguides.

List of Items Item Description

Quantity Remarks

1

ANTENNA OMT ADAPTOR

1

2

RFU-C OMT KIT

1

3

RFU-C RADIO

2

One is optional if using item #5

4

RFU-C OMT ADAPTOR KIT

1

Optional (for 6, 7-8 and 10-11Ghz)

5

RFU-C OMT SHORT KIT

1

Optional

6

FLEXIBLE WG KIT

1

Optional

7


1

8

RFU-C REMOTE MOUNT ADAPTOR KIT

2

For 6 to 13GHz

Required Tools Metric offset hexagon key wrench 6 Metric offset hexagon key wrench 3


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FibeAir® RFU-C

Installation Guide



4. Prior to the installation, follow the antenna manufacturer’s instructions to switch to circular adaptor (remove the existing rectangular transition, swap the O-Ring, and install the circular transition instead).

5. Mount the OMT kit on the antenna using the four M8 screws and washers supplied with the OMT kit. Do not tighten them yet, to enable rotation of the entire assembly.

7.6.1

OMT WG Adaptor Installation 1 2

Connect the flexible waveguides waveguides to the OMT OMT ports ports either directly or using a suitable adaptor as explained in OMT WG Adaptor Installation on page 22. page 22. Connect the other end of the flexible waveguide waveguide to the RFU-C Radio port. port.

Note:

For detailed remote mount installation instructions, refer to 1+0 Remote Mount Installation on page 26. page 26.


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FibeAir® RFU-C

Note:

Installation Guide

Remote Configuration Frequencies 13-42 GHz do not require adaptors. Frequencies 6-11 GHz require adaptors, as described above.

7.6.2

1+0 Ready for 2+0 Dual Polarization – Direct Mount Installation If you are installing a 1+0 configuration and you want to be prepared to upgrade to a 2+0 configuration (for double capacity), a protective “short” can be used to terminate the unused port. Later, when an additional RFU is installed on the second port, the short should be removed. The following steps describe the required items and procedures for the installation. 1 2

Place the Plate in front of the coupler holder. Tighten the plate to the upgradable port side with the M8 the M8 screws and washers supplied with the RFU-C coupler short plate kit using 21.4 NM torque.


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FibeAir® RFU-C


Installation Guide

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FibeAir® RFU-C

7.7

Installation Guide

2+0 Single Polarization – Direct Mount Installation – Symmetrical Couplers ACCP

List of Items Item

Description

Quantity Remarks

1

RFU-C RADIO

2

2

RFU-C SYMMETRICAL COUPLER KIT

1

3

RFU-C TWIST KIT

1

Required Tools Metric offset hexagon key wrench #2.5, #3 and #6. Procedure 1

Remove the the Extender Extender from from the Symmetrical Coupler by opening opening and removing the four M4 screws and washers, as shown in following figure.


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FibeAir® RFU-C

2

Installation Guide

Mount the twist to the Circulator/Symmetrical Circulator/Symmetrical Coupler using the O-Ring and four screws supplied in the Twist Kit. Tighten the screws.

Note:

For 15 and 18 GHz frequencies, two O-Rings are supplied in the Twist Kit and should be mounted in the twist grooves. For 6 GHz frequency, a gasket is used instead of an O-Ring. O -Ring. The gasket should be mounted between the twist and the RFU-C Circulator/Symmetrical Coupler Kit.

Important!

Make sure the polarization mounting direction of the twist to the RFU-C circulator / symmetrical coupler is according to the antenna polarization.


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FibeAir® RFU-C

Installation Guide

H

3

4 5

V

Mount the Circulator/Symmetrical Circulator/Symmetrical Coupler on the antenna using the four M8 screws and washers supplied with the RFU-C Circulator/Symmetrical Circulator/Symmetrical Coupler Kit, and tighten the screws. Mount the two O-Rings supplied with the RFU-C Circulator/Symmetrical Circulator/Symmetrical Coupler Kit. Mount the two RFU-C radios to the body of of the Circulator/Symmetrical Circulator/Symmetrical Coupler using the four M8 captive screws and washers t hat are supplied assembled in the RFU-C, and tighten the screws.

Note:

RFU-C mounting screws and washers can be supplied either assembled on the RFU-C, or as a part of the RFU-C Kit.


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FibeAir® RFU-C

7.8

Installation Guide

2+0 Single Polarization – Direct Mount Installation – Asymmetrical Couplers ACCP

For detailed installation procedures, refer to 1+1 Direct Mount Installation on page 28. page 28. Important!

When using asymmetrical couplers for a 2+0 single polarization configuration, make sure to cross-install the RFU-C units for an even system gain between both channels.

Freq1 Standard coupler assembly

Freq1

6.5dB Loss

1.5dB Loss

1.5dB Loss

6.5dB Loss

Freq2

Standard coupler assembly

Freq2

Couplers are cross – installed to get symmetrical system gain.


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FibeAir® RFU-C

7.9

Installation Guide

2+2 Dual Polarization – Remote Mount Installation CCDP - Protected

List of Items Item

Description

Quantity

1

RFU-C RADIO

4

2

RFU-C COUPLER KIT

2

3

RFU-C DUAL POLE REMOTE MOUNT KIT

1

4

RFU-C OMT KIT

1

5

FLEXIBLE WAVEGUIDE KIT

2

Remarks


1




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FibeAir® RFU-C

2

3 4

5

Installation Guide

Mount the OMT kit on the antenna antenna using the four M8 screws screws and washers supplied with the OMT kit. Do not tighten them yet, to enable rotation of the entire assembly. For 6 GHz to 11 GHz, connect the waveguide adaptors as described described in OMT WG Adaptor Installation on page 38. page 38. For 13 GHz (UBR120) to 42 GHz (UG383/U), (UG383/U), connect the flexible waveguide and its gasket (supplied with the Flexible WG Kit) directly to the OMT port. Connect the the other end of of the flexible waveguide to each RFU-C Coupler Coupler port mounted on the RFU-C Dual Pole Remote Mount Kit.


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FibeAir® RFU-C

7.10

Installation Guide

4+0 Single Polarization – Remote Mount Installation

List of Items Item

Description

Quantity

1

RFU-C RADIO

4

2

RFU-C SYMMETRICAL COUPLERS KIT

3

3

RFU-C - REMOTE MOUNT KIT FOR 4+0

1

Remarks

Required Tools Metric offset hexagon key wrench #2.5, #3, #6 and #8.Procedure #8.Procedure Note:

1

Do not remove the transparent pressure window located on the antenna interfaces.

Mount the Pole mount brackets, by tightening four M10 screws and washers (supplied with the RFU-C-Remote Mount kit for 4+0).


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FibeAir® RFU-C

Installation Guide

2

Remove the the Extender Extender from from one RFU-C Symmetrical Coupler by opening opening and removing the four M4 screws and washers, as shown in following figure:

3

Mount the RFU-C Symmetrical Coupler, without the Extender Extender part, part, to the RFU-C Pole mount bracket, by tightening four M8 screws and washers (supplied with the RFU-C Coupler kit).

4

Mount two adaptor adaptor brackets (supplied in the RFU-C RFU-C Remote Mount for for 4+0 kit) to the RFU-C Symmetrical coupler by tightening four M8 screws and washers (screws are supplied in the RFU-C Remote Mount Kit for 4+0). Repeat the operation for both RFU-C Symmetrical couplers.


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FibeAir® RFU-C

5

Mount the two O-Rings (supplied in the RFU-C Symmetrical Coupler kit). Mount the two RFU-C Symmetrical couplers to the third one. For each RFU-C Symmetrical coupler, use four M8 screws and washers (supplied in the RFU-C Symmetrical Coupler kit).

Note: 6 7

Installation Guide

The O-ring is mounted with the flat bottom facing coupler.

Mount the two O-Rings (supplied in the RFU-C Symmetrical coupler kit). Mount the two RFU-C RFU-C radio radio units on each RFU-C Symmetrical Symmetrical coupler coupler by tightening the four M8 captive screws and washers (supplied assembled in the RFU-C radio).


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FibeAir® RFU-C

Note: 8

Installation Guide

RFU-C mounting screws and washers can be supplied either assembled on the RFU-C, or as a part of RFU-C kit.

Connect the the flexible flexible waveguide waveguide to the RFU-C RFU-C Symmetrical Symmetrical coupler coupler using the O-Ring and screws (supplied with the Flexible Waveguide kit). Connect the other end of the flexible waveguide to the antenna.


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FibeAir® RFU-C

7.11

Installation Guide

4+0 Dual Polarization – Remote Mount Installation

List of Items Item

Description

Quantity Remarks

1

RFU-C RADIO

4

2


2

3

RFU-C OMT KIT

1

4

RFU-C DUAL POLE REMOTE MOUNT KIT

1

5


2

Required Tools Metric offset hexagon key wrench #2.5, #3, #6 and #8.Procedure #8.Procedure Procedure The procedure is similar to the 2+2 dual polarization procedure, procedure, except that here, symmetrical couplers are used instead i nstead of asymmetrical couplers. Important!



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FibeAir® RFU-C

Installation Guide

1

Prior to the installation, follow the antenna manufacturer’s instructions to switch to a circular adaptor (remove the existing rectangular transition, swap the O-Ring, and install the t he circular transition instead).

2

Mount the OMT kit on the antenna antenna using the four M8 screws screws and washers supplied with the OMT kit. Do not tighten them yet, to enable rotation of the entire assembly. For 6 GHz to 11 GHz, connect the waveguide adaptors as described in OMT WG Adaptor Installation on page 38. page 38. For 13 13 GHz (UBR120) to 42 GHz (UG383/U), (UG383/U), connect the flexible waveguide and its gasket (supplied with the Flexible WG Kit) directly to the OMT port. Mount the pole mount brackets by tightening tightening four four M10 M10 screws screws and washers (supplied with the RFU-C-Remote Mount kit FOR 4+0). Remove the the Extender Extender from from the RFU-C symmetrical coupler by opening opening and and removing the four M4 screws and washers. Repeat this operation for both RFU-C symmetrical couplers.

3 4

5 6


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FibeAir® RFU-C

Installation Guide

7

Mount both RFU-C RFU-C symmetrical symmetrical couplers, couplers, without without the Extender part, to the RFU-C remote mount bracket, by tightening the four M8 screws and washers (supplied with each RFU-C Coupler kit).

8

Connect the the other end of of the flexible waveguide to each RFU-C symmetrical coupler mounted on the RFU-C Remote mount bracket.


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FibeAir® RFU-C

7.12

Installation Guide

4+4 Dual Polarization – Remote Mount Installation

List of Items Item

Description

Quantity

1

RFU-C RADIO

8

2


4

3

RFU-C - REMOTE MOUNT KIT FOR 4+0

2

4

RFU-C COUPLER KIT

2

5

RFU-C OMT KIT

1

6


2

Remarks

Required Tools Metric offset hexagon key wrench #2.5, #3, #6 and #8. Procedure Important!

1




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FibeAir® RFU-C

2

3 4

5 6

7

Installation Guide

Mount the OMT kit on the antenna antenna using the four M8 screws screws and washers supplied with the OMT kit. Do not tighten them yet, to enable rotation of the entire assembly. For 6 GHz to 11 GHz, connect the waveguide adaptors as described described in OMT WG Adaptor Installation on page 38. page 38. For 13 13 GHz (UBR120) to 42 GHz (UG383/U), (UG383/U), connect the flexible waveguide and its gasket (supplied with the Flexible WG Kit) directly to the OMT port. Mount the pole mount brackets by tightening tightening four four M10 M10 screws screws and washers (supplied with the RFU-C-Remote Mount kit for 4+0 ). Remove the the Extender Extender from from RFU-C RFU-C symmetrical symmetrical coupler coupler by opening opening and and removing the four M4 screws and washers. Repeat this operation for both RFU-C symmetrical couplers. Mount the pole mount brackets by tightening tightening four four M10 M10 screws screws and washers (supplied with the RFU-C-Remote Mount kit for 4+0).


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Installation Guide

8

Remove the the Extender Extender from from one RFU-C Symmetrical Coupler by opening opening and removing the four M4 screws and washers, as shown in following figure:

9

Mount the RFU-C symmetrical coupler, without the Extender part, to the RFU-C pole mount bracket, by tightening four M8 screws and washers (supplied with the RFU-C Coupler kit).


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FibeAir® RFU-C

Installation Guide

10 Mount two adaptor brackets (supplied (supplied in RFU-C Remote Mount for 4+0 kit) to the RFU-C symmetrical coupler by tightening the four M8 screws and washers (screws are supplied in the RFU-C Remote Mount kit for 4+0). Repeat the operation for both RFU-C symmetrical couplers.

11 Mount the two O-Rings O-Rings (supplied in the RFU-C symmetrical symmetrical coupler kit). Mount the two RFU-C symmetrical couplers to the third one. For each RFU-C Symmetrical coupler, use four M8 screws and washers (supplied in the RFU-C Symmetrical Coupler kit).

Note:

The O-Ring is mounted with the flat bottom facing the coupler.


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FibeAir® RFU-C

Installation Guide

12 Mount the two O-Rings O-Rings (supplied in the RFU-C Symmetrical Symmetrical Coupler kit). Mount the two RFU-C radio units on each RFU-C symmetrical coupler by tightening the four M8 captive screws and washers (supplied assembled in the RFU-C radio).

Note:

RFU-C mounting screws and washers can be supplied either assembled on the RFU-C, or as a part of the RFU-C kit.

13 Connect the flexible waveguide to the RFU-C Symmetrical coupler coupler using the O-Ring and screws (supplied with the flexible waveguide kit). Connect the other end of the Flexible Waveguide to one radio port polarization of RFU-C OMT. 14 Repeat paragraphs 7 through through 13 for the second polarization.


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FibeAir® RFU-C

8.

Installation Guide

Installing an RFU-C External Attenuator Required Tools Metric offset hexagon key wrench #6 Phillips screwdriver #2

8.1

1+0 Mount Configuration List of Items Item

Description

Quantity

1

RFU-C RADIO

1

2

RFU-C EXTERNAL ATTENUATOR

1

Remarks

Procedure 1 2

Remove the the stickers from the RFU-C External Attenuator carefully so that the sealing gaskets remain in place. Mount the RFU-C External Attenuator to the antenna using the four M8 screws and washers supplied with the RFU-C External Attenuator kit, and tighten the screws. The polarization mounting direction must must be the same as that of the antenna.


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FibeAir® RFU-C

3

Installation Guide

Mount the RFU-C to the RFU-C External Attenuator using the four M8 screws and washers supplied with the RFU-C Radio kit, and tighten the screws. The RFU-C radio mounting polarization polarization should be mounted using the same polarization as the RFU-C External Attenuator.


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FibeAir® RFU-C

8.2

Installation Guide

1+1 HSB with External Attenuator Configurat Configuration ion List of Items Item

Description

Quantity

1

RFU-C RADIO

2

2

RFU-C EXTERNAL ATTENUATOR

1

3

RFU-C COUPLER KIT

1

4

RFU-C TWIST

1

Remarks

Procedure 1 2

Mount the O-Rings, RFU-C units, units, and RFU-C twist twist on the body of the RFU-C RFU-C coupler, as described in the Coupler kit instructions. For each RFU-C, close close the four M8 captive screws screws and washers supplied, supplied, assembled in the RFU-C, and tighten the screws. The polarization mounting direction of the RFU-C Twist must be the same as that of the antenna.

3

Remove the the stickers from the RFU-C External Attenuator carefully so that the sealing gaskets remain in place.


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FibeAir® RFU-C

4

Installation Guide

Mount the RFU-C External Attenuator to the antenna using the four M8 screws and washers supplied with the RFU-C External Attenuator kit, and tighten the screws. The polarization mounting direction must be the same as that of the antenna.

5

Mount the RFU-C coupler to the RFU-C RFU-C External External Attenuator using the four M8 screws and washers supplied with the RFU-C Coupler kit, and tighten the screws.


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FibeAir® RFU-C

9.

Installation Guide

Installing RFU-C on Third-Party Antenna Adapters The following table describes available adapters:

Other Vendors Antennas

6GHz

7-8GHz

10-11GHz

13GHz

15GHz

RFU-C - NEC Adaptor kit

ADPT_RFU-C15-

(PASOLINK NEO)

NC_ANT

RFU-C - ERICSSON Adaptor kit (RAU1)

18GHz

23GHz

26GHz

28-31GHz

32GHz

38GHz

ADPT_RFU-C18_26-NEC_ANT

ADPT_RFU-C13 ADPT_RFU-C13ERCS_RAU1_ANT

ADPT_RFU-C15ERCS_RAU1_ANT

ADPT_RFU-C18ERCS_RAU1_ANT

ADPT_RFU-C13 ADPT_RFU-C13ERCS_ANT

ADPT_RFU-C15ERCS_ANT

ADPT_RFU-C18ERCS_ANT

ADPT_RFU-C23-26 ADPT_RFU-C23-26ERCS_RAU1_ANT

ADPT_RFU-C28-38-ERCS_RAU1_ANT

ADPT_RFU-C23-ERCS_ANT ADPT_RFU-C23-ERCS_ANT

ADPT_RFU-C28_38-ERCS_ANT ADPT_RFU-C28_38-ERCS_ANT

ADPT_RFURFU-C - ERICSSON Adaptor kit (RAU2)

C7_8ERCS_ANT

RFU-C - SRAL (SIEMENS) Adaptor kit

MK-4161-0

RFU-C-NSN (Flexihopper) ADAPTOR KIT

ADPT_RFUC7_8-N_ANT

MK-4162-0 ADPT_RFU-C13 ADPT_RFU-C13N_ANT

MK-4163-0

ADPT_RFU-C18_26-SRAL_ANT ADPT_RFU-C18_26-SRAL_ANT

ADPT_RFU-C15N_ANT

ADPT_RFU-C28_38-SRAL_ANT ADPT_RFU-C28_38-SRAL_ANT ADPT_RFUC38-N_ANT

ADPT_RFU-C18_26-N_ANT

ADPT_RFU-C13RFU-C - ALU Adapter Kit

ALU_Melody

ADPT_RFU-C18-ALU_Melody ADPT_RFU-C18-ALU_Melody

Kit for converting a ValuLine 3 antenna for integration with RFU1 C (ValuLine 3 antennas only)

1

VINTA-6W-

VINTA-7W-

VINTA-11W-

CR4A

CR4A

CR4A

VINTA-13-CR4A

VINTA-15-CR4A

VINTA-18-CR4A

VINTA-23-

VINTA-26-

VINTA-28-

VINTA-32-

VINTA-38-

CR4A

CR4A

CR4A

CR4A

CR4A

These part numbers are valid for any ValuLine ValuLine 3 antenna, antenna, integrated or non-integrated. This kit kit may may also be used to convert Andrew Andrew VL3 antennas antennas with the old Nera Evolution interface to RFU-C.


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FibeAir® RFU-C

9.1

Installation Guide

Direct Mount for NSN FlexiHopper Antennas RFU-C can be directly mounted on a NSN FlexiHopper 6-42 GHz, 1-6 ft antenna, in 1+0 and 1+1 configurations. An adapter is used for the direct mount, as shown in the following figure.

FibeAir® RFU-C

9.1

Installation Guide

Direct Mount for NSN FlexiHopper Antennas RFU-C can be directly mounted on a NSN FlexiHopper 6-42 GHz, 1-6 ft antenna, in 1+0 and 1+1 configurations. An adapter is used for the direct mount, as shown in the following figure.

Note:

This adapter is for the NSN Flexihopper antenna.

List of Items

Item

Description

Quantity

1

RFU-C NSN INTERFACE

1

2

RFU-C O-RING

1

3

RFU-C RADIO

1

4

SCREW SOCKET HEAD M8

4

5

WASHER SPRING LOCK FOR M8

4

Required Tools Metric offset hexagon key wrench 6


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Installation Guide

Procedure Important! 1


Check that the gasket is already mounted on the NSN interface side.

Note:

For UBR84 (7GHz), insert the gasket on the NSN antenna/coupler side.

2

Insert the O-Ring in its groove at the rear rear side of the RFU-C. Make sure the mounting direction is correct, as shown in the section view.

3

Insert the four screws and and washers washers supplied supplied with with the RFU-C through through the RFU-C and NSN adapter, and tighten the screws.


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FibeAir® RFU-C

Installation Guide

The following figure shows the RFU mounted to the NSN antenna.


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FibeAir® RFU-C

9.2

Installation Guide

Installing an RFU-P Antenna Adaptor When mounting an RFU-C on an antenna upon which an 1500P (11-38 GHz) direct mount was previously installed, the following adaptor is required (frequency-dependent).

List of Items

Item

Description

Quantity

1

RFU-C/RFU-P DIRECT MOUNT INTERFACE

1

2

RFU-C RADIO

1 or 2

3

RFU-C COUPLER

1

Remarks

Optional

Required Tools Metric offset hexagon key wrench #6 Metric offset hexagon key wrench #3 Screwdriver Phillips #2


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Installation Guide

Procedure 1

Prior to the installation, check the polarization definition on the RFU-P antenna. Also check that the O-Ring is mounted properly on the RFU-P antenna.

2

The RFU-C/RFU-P RFU-C/RFU-P interface is mounted mounted with vertical vertical polarization by default. If necessary, switch the t he polarization by releasing four countersink screws, rotating the central adaptor 90 degrees, and re-tightening the screws.


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FibeAir® RFU-C

3

Installation Guide

Mount the O-Ring supplied in the RFU-C/RFU-P Interface kit on the RFUC/ RFU-P interface. Make sure the mounting direction is correct, as shown in the section view.

For 1+0 Mounting: Important!

4


Mount the RFU-C to the RFU-P RFU-P Interface, Interface, using the four M8 captive captive screws and washers supplied with the RFU-C kit, and tighten the screws.

Note:

RFU-C mounting screws and washers can be supplied either assembled on RFU-C, or as a part of RFU-C Kit. Make sure the radio polarization mounting direction is correct.


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Installation Guide

For 1+1 Mounting: Important! 5


Mount the two O-Rings O-Rings supplied supplied in the Coupler Coupler kit and twist on the coupler body, as defined in the Coupler kit instructions.

Note:

For 15 GHz and 18 GHz, an EMI gasket (supplied with the RFU-P interface) should be mounted between the twist and the coupler body.


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FibeAir® RFU-C

6 7

Installation Guide

Mount the coupler coupler on the RFU-P interface using using the four M8 screws and washers supplied in Coupler kit, and tighten the screws. Proceed with mounting mounting the RFUs, as defined defined in the Coupler kit instructions.


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Installation Guide

For Remote Mounting: 8

9

Glue the gasket to the RFU-P interface plate plate with the the sticky side side facing the plate. The gasket is supplied in the RFU-C/RFU-P Direct Mount Interface Kit. Connect the the Flexible Flexible Wave-Guide Wave-Guide using using the the four M3 screws and and washers washers supplied in the Coupler Kit, and tighten the screws.


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FibeAir® RFU-C

9.3

Installation Guide

Installing an RFU-C Adaptor to Ericsson Antennas (RAU1 Radios) List of Items Item

Description

Quantity

1

RFU-C RADIO

1

2

RFU-C — Ericsson Adaptor Kit for RAU1, in accordance with BOM

1

Remarks

Required Tools Automatic screwdriver with torque Bit screwdriver head adaptor Phillips screw head bits, size 2 6.0 mm Offset hexagon key wrench Procedure Important:

9.3.1

Do not remove the protective sticker from the radio.

Connecting the Adaptor Kit to the Ericsson Antenna 1

2 3

Before placing the coupling coupling plate, verify verify that the O-Rings O-Rings are placed correctly in their sinks in the Ericsson antenna and in the interface on the basic coupling plate. Place the RFU-C-Ericsson Adapter Kit Kit for RAU1 on on the Ericsson antenna. Tighten the three screws screws and and spring washers supplied in the -C-Ericsson Adapter Kit for RAU1, as shown in the figure below.


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FibeAir® RFU-C

9.3.2

Installation Guide

Connecting the RFU to the Ericsson Antenna 1

Mount the RFU to the antenna, antenna, using using the four M8 M8 captive screws and and washers supplied, assembled, in the RFU-C, and tighten the screws. Make sure the polarization mounting direction of the RFU is correct.


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FibeAir® RFU-C

9.4

Installation Guide

Installing an RFU-C Adaptor to Ericsson 0.3m Compact Antennas (RAU2 Radios) List of Items Item

Description

Quantity

1

RFU-C RADIO

1

2

RFU-C — Ericsson Adaptor Kit for RAU2, in accordance with BOM

1

Remarks

Required Tools Automatic screwdriver with torque Bit screwdriver head adaptor Phillips screw head bits, size 2 6.0 mm Offset hexagon key wrench Procedure Important:

9.4.1

Do not remove the protective sticker from the radio.

Connecting the Adaptor Kit to the Ericsson 0.3m Compact Antenna 1

Insert the two lower screws and and two spring washers supplied in the Ericsson kit, as shown in the figure below. Do not tighten them!


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FibeAir® RFU-C

2

3 4

5

Installation Guide

Before placing the coupling coupling plate, verify verify that the O-Rings O-Rings are placed correctly in their sinks in the Ericsson antenna and in the interface on the basic coupling plate. Place the Ericsson Coupling Basic Configuration Configuration Plate with inserts on the Ericsson antenna lower screws. Insert the two upper screws and spring washers supplied supplied in the Ericsson kit, as shown in the figure below.

Tighten the four four screws, screws, as as shown in the figure below.


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FibeAir® RFU-C

9.4.2

Installation Guide

Connecting the RFU to the Ericsson Antenna 1

Mount the RFU to the antenna, antenna, using using the four M8 M8 captive screws and and washers supplied, assembled, in the RFU-C, and tighten the screws. Make sure the polarization mounting direction of the RFU is correct.


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FibeAir® RFU-C

9.5

Installation Guide

Installing an RFU-C – NEC Adapter (PASOLINK NEO) Note:

These instructions are relevant for antennas up to 4 feet.

List of Items

Item

Description

Quantity

1

RFU-C - NEC ADAPTOR PLATE

1

2

SCREW AND WASHER ASSEMBLY, SOCKET HEXAGON HEAD CAP, WITH HELICAL WASHER, SS, ~DIN 912-M6x16-A2-70 and ~DIN 127-B6-A2-70

4

Required Tools 5 mm offset hexagon key wrench Procedure 1 2

3

Make sure sure there are two O-Rings, one on the NEC antenna antenna and one on the RFU-C - NEC adapter plate. Use the Location Pin Pin (shown in the figures figures below) below) to guide the the circular part of the RFU-C - NEC adapter plate onto the circular part of the NEC antenna. Fasten the RFU-C - NEC adapter to the NEC Shenglu Shenglu or Mobi antenna antenna using four screws and four washers.

Note:

Fasten the screws diagonally. diagonally. First fasten the upper right screw and lower left screw, and then fasten the upper left screw and lower right screw.


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Installation Guide

Attaching the Adapter Adapter Plate to an NEC Shenglu Shenglu Antenna Antenna

Attaching the Adapter Adapter Plate to an NEC Mobi Mobi Antenna


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FibeAir® RFU-C

4

Fasten the RFU-C to the RFU-C - NEC antenna adapter adapter using four screws screws and four washers.

Note:

5

Installation Guide

Make sure the polarization is correct, as shown in the figure fi gure below.

Attach the RFU-C to the RFU-C - NEC adaptor by closing the four captive screws and four washers that are supplied, assembled, in the RFU-C, and tighten the screws.

Note:

Make sure the polarization is correct, as shown in the figures below.

Attaching the RFU-C to the RFU-C – NEC Adapter – Shenglu Antenna


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Installation Guide

Attaching the RFU-C to the RFU-C – NEC Adapter – Mobi Antenna

The figure below shows the RFU-C with the NEC adapter installed (Shenglu antenna option).


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FibeAir® RFU-C

9.6

Installation Guide

Installing an RFU-C – SRAL Adaptor List of Items

Item

Description

Quantity

1

RFU-C RADIO

1

RFU-C - SRAL Adapter Kit, as follows: 2

ADPT_RFU-C38-SRAL_ANT for 38 GHz (UBR320 )

1

ADPT_RFU-C18_26-SRAL_ANT for 18-26 GHz (UBR220)

Required Tools Automatic screwdriver with torque Bit screwdriver head adaptor Phillips screw head bits, size 2 6.0 mm offset hexagon key wrench Procedure 1

Place the RFU-C on the antenna antenna adapter, aligning the holes at the four corners of the two units.

Note:

2 3

Make sure you align the units properly for the horizontal or vertical direction. The letters H and V appear on both units, for correct alignment.

Make sure sure the adapter adapter O-ring O-ring is in place, place, as shown in the figure below. Attach the RFU-C to the adaptor by closing the four captive screws and four washers that are supplied, assembled, in the RFU-C, and tighten the screws.


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FibeAir® RFU-C

4 5

Make sure sure the two two antenna antenna O-Rings (one smaller, the other larger) larger) are in their respective grooves on the antenna. Place the RFU-C fastened fastened to the adapter on the antenna, aligning them with the two antenna location pins.

Note:

6

Installation Guide

Make sure you align the units properly for the horizontal or vertical direction.

Fasten the RFU-C and the adapter to the SRAL antenna antenna using using the four latches.


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FibeAir® RFU-C

Installation Guide

The figure below shows the RFU-C with the SRAL adapter installed.


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FibeAir® RFU-C

9.7

Installation Guide

Installing an ALU Melody Adapter List of Items

Item

Description

Quantity

1

RFU-C Radio

1

RFU-C - ALU Adapter Kit, as follows: 2

ADPT_RFU-C18-ALU_Melody for 18-26 18 -26 GHz (UBR220) ADPT_RFU-C13-ALU_Melody for 13 GHz (UBR120)

1

Required Tools Automatic screwdriver with torque Bit screwdriver head adaptor Phillips screw head bits, size 2 6.0 mm Offset Hexagon Key Wrench Procedure

1

Place the O-ring (supplied with RFU-C ALU Adapter Adapter kit) at the center center of the transition, so the flat area is facing towards the tube.


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Installation Guide

2

Verify the alignment of polarization polarization between between the antenna and the RFU-C ALU Adapter kit. If they are not aligned, release the four screws of RFU-C ALU Transition, rotate the RFU-C ALU Transition by 90 degrees, and retighten the screws.

3

Place the RFU-C Radio Radio on the RFU-C ALU Adapter Adapter Kit according to the correct polarization and secure with the four screws and washers (included in the RFU-C Radio kit).


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FibeAir® RFU-C

Installation Guide

4

Verify the presence of the antenna O-Ring on ALU Antenna Antenna before mounting the RFU-C ALU Adapter kit (this O-Ring is part of the ALU antenna).

5

Gently place the RFU-C ALU Adapter Adapter kit on on the ALU Antenna Antenna tube's tube's feeder, using the slots to center the RFU-C ALU Adapter Kit with the ALU antenna.

Note:

Make sure the units are properly aligned with horizontal or vertical polarization.


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FibeAir® RFU-C

6

Installation Guide

Latch the RFU-C ALU Adapter kit to the ALU antenna antenna using the four latches. It is highly recommended to secure at least one of the latches with a lock.


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FibeAir® RFU-C

9.8

Installation Guide

Converting from Nera ODU to RFU-C If you need to replace a Nera ODU with an RFU-C, you must replace the adaptor for the ValuLine antenna. The following are instructions for installing the new Andrews adapter. This integration assembly used in conjunction with the feed assembly is designed to be mounted into the reflector of a 2ft (0.6m), 3ft (0.9m), 4ft (1.2m) or 6ft (1.8m) antenna. Notice The installation, maintenance, or removal of antenna systems requires qualified, experienced personnel. Andrew installation instructions have been written for such personnel. Antenna systems should be inspected once a year by qualified personnel to verify proper installation, maintenance, and condition of equipment. Ceragon disclaims any liability or responsibility for the results of improper or unsafe installation practices.

WARNING!

Use protective wear to avoid skin contact with the compound. Keep away from mouth. Wash thoroughly after use with liberal amounts of liquid soup and rinse with water. Do not store open near food or food foo d sources. Contents: Oil, Clay, and Zinc Dust.

List of Items List of Items (10-42 GHz)

List of Items (6-7 GHz)

Item

Description

Qty

Item

Description

Qty

1

Interface Plate

1

1

Interface Plate

1

2

O-Ring (2 & 3 ft ONLY)

1

2

O-Ring (2 & 3 ft ONLY)

1

3

Transition

1

3

Transition

1

4

M8 Skt Hd Cs'k Screw 16lg

8

4


2

5

Silicon Grease (tube)

1

5


6

6

Conductive Grease (tube)

1

6

Silicon Grease (tube)

1

7

O-Ring

1

7

Conductive Grease (tube)

1

8

O-Ring

1


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Installation Guide

Procedure 1

Fit the interface interface plate to the hub mounting mounting ring ring using six of the c'sk screws that are supplied. i

ii

2 3 4

Make sure that the interface plate has been been properly located before tightening to a torque of 10Nm±5%. Refer to Step 6 Step 6 for polarization settings. Make sure sure that the timing pin is located in the timing recess in the interface plate.

Remove the protective tape. Assemble the small o-ring to feed. Smear a small amount amount of silicon grease grease onto the O-Ring (two and three feet ONLY).


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FibeAir® RFU-C

5

6

Installation Guide

To assemble assemble the transition hub, orient the hub as shown above and fasten two of the c'sk screws that are supplied in line with the scalloped edges, as shown above, to a torque of 10Nm±5%. Set the polarization:

Vertically Polarized Application i

Align the Polarization indicator on the transition assembly with the “V” timing mark on the interface plate.

ii

Loosen the two c'sk screws screws two places until the transition assembly can rotate freely. iii Rotate the transition transition assembly until the timing pin is located located in the timing recess of the interface plate at the “V” position. iv Re-tighten the c’sk screws to a torque of 10Nm±5%.


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Installation Guide

Horizontally Polarized Application i

Align the Polarization indicator on the transition assembly with the “H” timing mark on the interface plate.

ii

Loosen the two c'sk screws screws two places until the transition assembly can rotate freely. iii Rotate the transition transition assembly until the timing pin is located located in the timing recess of the interface plate at the “H” position. iv Re-tighten the c’sk screws to a torque of 10Nm±5%. View Showing Full Assembly of Interface Plate and Transition Hub to Reflector


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FibeAir® RFU-C

10.

Installation Guide

Appendix A: Mediation Device Losses RFU-C Mediation Device Losses

Configuration

Interfaces

Flex WG

Remote Mount antenna

1+0

DirectMount

1+1 HSB

6-8 GHz

11 GHz

13-15 GHz

18-26 GHz

28-42 GHz

Added on remote mount configurations

0.5

0.5

1.2

1.5

1.5

Integrated antenna

0.2

0.2

0.4

0.5

0.5

Main Path

1.6

1.6

1.8

2

2

Secondary Path

6

6

6

6

6

Main Path

1.4

1.4

1.6

1.8

1.8

Secondary Path

6

6

6

6

6

Integrated antenna

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

Main Path

1.9

1.9

2.1

2.3

2.3

Secondary Path

6.5

6.5

6.5

6.5

6.5

Direct Mount with asymmetrical coupler 1+1 HSB Remote Mount with asymmetrical coupler 2+0 DP (OMT)

Direct Mount

2+2 HSB (OMT) Remote Mount with asymmetrical coupler 2+0/1+1 FD SP

Integrated antenna

3.8

3.8

3.9

4

4

4+0 DP (OMT)

Remote Mount

4.2

4.2

4.3

4.4

4.4

Notes:

The antenna interface is always the RFU-C interface. If other antennas are to be used, an adaptor with a 0.1 dB loss should be considered. c onsidered.

Item

Loss (dB) 6-8 GHz 11 GHz

13-15 GHz 18-32 GHz

38 – 42 GHz

Flexible Waveguide

0.5

0.5

1.2

1.5

1.5

Main Coupler

1.4

1.4

1.4

1.5

1.5

Secondary Coupler

6

6

6

6

6

Twist

0

0

0

0

0

Note: Note:

The numbers above are typical losses per component. component.


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FibeAir® RFU-C

11.

Installation Guide

Appendix B: Test Kit Part Numbers Band

1+0

1+1

XPIC

6 GHz

RFU-C6-TS/NP

RFU-C6-TS/P

RFU-C6-TS/X

7/8 GHz

RFU-C7_8-TS/NP

RFU-C7_8-TS/P

RFU-C7_8-TS/X

10/11 GHz

RFU-C10_11-TS/NP

RFU-C10_11-TS/P

RFU-C10_11-TS/X

13 GHz

RFU-C13-TS/NP

RFU-C13-TS/P

RFU-C13-TS/X

15 GHz

RFU-C15-TS/NP

RFU-C15-TS/P

RFU-C15-TS/X

18-26 GHz

RFU-C18_26-TS/NP

RFU-C18_26-TS/P

RFU-C18_26-TS/X

28-38 GHz

RFU-C28_38-TS/NP

RFU-C28_38-TS/P

RFU-C28_38-TS/X

42 GHz

RFU-C42-TS/NP

RFU-C42-TS/P

RFU-C42-TS/X


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