ADTRAN TRACER 4106 Plan User guide

612804206L2-1A

January 2004

TRACER 4106/4206

System Manual

12804106L2A TRACER 4106 System (Plan A)

12804106L2B TRACER 4106 System (Plan B)

12804206L2A TRACER 4206 System (Plan A)

12804206L2B TRACER 4206 System (Plan B)

Trademarks TRACER 4106/4206 System Manual

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Any brand names and product names included in this manual are trademarks, registered trademarks, or

trade names of their respective holders.

To the Holder of the Manual

The contents of this manual are current as of the date of publication. ADTRAN reserves the right to change

the contents without prior notice.

In no event will ADTRAN be liable for any special, incidental, or consequential damages or for

commercial losses even if ADTRAN has been advised thereof as a result of issue of this publication.

About this Manual

This manual provides a complete description of the TRACER 4106/4206 system and system software.

The purpose of this manual is to provide the technician, system administrator, and manager with

general and specific information related to the planning, installation, operation, and maintenance of the

TRACER 4106/4206. This manual is arranged so that needed information can be quickly and easily found.

901 Explorer Boulevard

P.O. Box 140000

Huntsville, AL 35814-4000

Phone: (256) 963-8000

Printed in U.S.A.

TRACER 4106/4206 System Manual Revision History

Revision History

Document

Revision Date Description of Changes

A November 2003 Initial release of manual.

Notes provide additional useful information.

Cautions signify information that could prevent service interruption.

Warnings provide information that could prevent damage to the equipment or

endangerment to human life.

Safety Instructions TRACER 4106/4206 System Manual

Safety Instructions

When using your telephone equipment, please follow these basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of

fire, electrical shock, or personal injury:

1. Do not use this product near water, such as a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a

wet basement, or near a swimming pool.

2. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless-type) during an electrical storm. There is a remote

risk of shock from lightning.

3. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.

4. Use only the power cord, power supply, and/or batteries indicated in the manual. Do not dispose of

batteries in a fire. They may explode. Check with local codes for special disposal instructions.

Save These Important Safety Instructions

TRACER 4106/4206 System Manual FCC-Required Information

FCC-Required Information

Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant

to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful

interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates,

uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the

instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio frequencies. Operation of this equipment in a

residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the

interference at his own expense.

Radio Frequency Interface Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for an intentional radiator, pursuant to

Part 15, Subpart C of the FCC Rules. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency

energy. If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause interference to radio

communications.

The limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential situation.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment

does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment

on and off, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following

measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna of the affected radio or television.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the affected receiver.

• Connect the equipment and the affected receiver to power outlets on separate circuits.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Shielded cables must be used with this unit to ensure compliance with Class A FCC limits.

Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible

for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by ADTRAN could void the user’s

authority to operate the equipment.

FCC-Required Information TRACER 4106/4206 System Manual

FCC Output Power Restrictions

The FCC does not require licensing to implement this device. License-free operation in the industrial,

scientific, and medical band is documented in FCC Rules Part 15.247. It is the responsibility of the

individuals designing and implementing the radio system to assure compliance with any pertinent FCC

Rules and Regulations. This device must be professionally installed.

Exposure to Radio Frequency Fields

The TRACER 4106 is designed to operate at 2.4 GHz with 100 mW maximum transmit power. The

TRACER 4206 is designed to operate at 5.8 GHz with 100 mW maximum transmit power.

This level of RF energy is below the Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) levels specified in FCC OET

65:97-01. The installation of high gain antenna equipment in the system configuration may create the

opportunity for exposure to levels higher than recommended for the general population at a distance less

than 15 feet (4.6 meter) from the center of the antenna. The following precautions must be taken during

installation of this equipment:

• The installed antenna must not be located in a manner that allows exposure of the general population to

the direct beam path of the antenna at a distance less than 15 feet (4.6 meters). Installation on towers,

masts, or rooftops not accessible to the general population is recommended; or

• Mount the antenna in a manner that prevents any personnel from entering the area within 15 feet (4.6

meter) from the front of the antenna.

• It is recommended that the installer place radio frequency hazard warnings signs on the barrier that

prevents access to the antenna.

• Prior to installing the antenna to the TRACER 4106/4206 output, make sure the power is adjusted to the

settings specified in section 2 of this manual.

• During antenna installation, be sure that power to the TRACER equipment is turned off in order to

prevent any energy presence on the coaxial connector.

• During installation and alignment of the antenna, do not stand in front of the antenna assembly.

• During installation and alignment of the antenna, do not handle or touch the front of the antenna.

These simple precautions must be taken to prevent general population and installation personnel from

exposure to RF energy in excess of specified MPE levels.

Verify the antenna installation meets all regulations specified in the National Electric

Code (NEC) Article 810.

TRACER 4106/4206 System Manual Warranty and Customer Service

Warranty and Customer Service

ADTRAN will repair and return this product within the warranty period if it does not meet its published

specifications or fails while in service. Warranty information can be found at www.adtran.com/warranty.

Customer Service, Product Support Information, and Training

ADTRAN will repair and return this product within the warranty period if it does not meet its published

specifications or fails while in service. Warranty information can be found at www.adtran.com/warranty.

A return material authorization (RMA) is required prior to returning equipment to ADTRAN. For service,

RMA requests, training, or more information, use the contact information given below.

Repair and Return

If you determine that a repair is needed, please contact our Customer and Product Service (CaPS)

department to have an RMA number issued. CaPS should also be contacted to obtain information

regarding equipment currently in house or possible fees associated with repair.

Identify the RMA number clearly on the package (below address), and return to the following address:

Pre-Sales Inquiries and Applications Support

Your reseller should serve as the first point of contact for support. If additional pre-sales support is needed,

the ADTRAN Support web site provides a variety of support services such as a searchable knowledge

base, latest product documentation, application briefs, case studies, and a link to submit a question to an

Applications Engineer. All of this, and more, is available at:

When needed, further pre-sales assistance is available by calling our Applications Engineering

Department.

CaPS Department (256) 963-8722

ADTRAN Customer and Product Service

901 Explorer Blvd. (East Tower)

Huntsville, Alabama 35806

RMA # _____________

http://support.adtran.com

Applications Engineering (800) 615-1176

Customer Service, Product Support Information, and Training TRACER 4106/4206 System Manual

Post-Sale Support

Your reseller should serve as the first point of contact for support. If additional support is needed, the

ADTRAN Support web site provides a variety of support services such as a searchable knowledge base,

updated firmware releases, latest product documentation, service request ticket generation and

trouble-shooting tools. All of this, and more, is available at:

When needed, further post-sales assistance is available by calling our Technical Support Center. Please

have your unit serial number available when you call.

Installation and Maintenance Support

The ADTRAN Custom Extended Services (ACES) program offers multiple types and levels of installation

and maintenance services which allow you to choose the kind of assistance you need. This support is

available at:

For questions, call the ACES Help Desk.

Training

The Enterprise Network (EN) Technical Training Department offers training on our most popular products.

These courses include overviews on product features and functions while covering applications of

ADTRAN's product lines. ADTRAN provides a variety of training options, including customized training

and courses taught at our facilities or at your site. For more information about training, please contact your

Territory Manager or the Enterprise Training Coordinator.

http://support.adtran.com

Technical Support (888) 4ADTRAN

http://www.adtran.com/aces

ACES Help Desk (888) 874-ACES (2237)

Training Phone (800) 615-1176, ext. 7500

Training Fax (256) 963-6700

Training Email training@adtran.com

Table of Contents

Section 1 System Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

This section of ADTRAN’s TRACER 4106/4206 System Manual is designed for use by net-

work engineers, planners, and designers for overview information about the TRACER

4106/4206.

Section 2 Microwave Path Engineering Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Explains the basics of analyzing a wireless microwave link or path. The significant parameters

are defined, and several recommendations are offered.

Section 3 Engineering Guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Provides information to assist network designers with incorporating the TRACER 4106/4206

system into their networks.

Section 4 Network Turnup Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Provides shipment contents list, grounding instructions, mounting options, and specifics of sup-

plying power to the unit.

Section 5 User Interface Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Provides detailed descriptions of all menu options and configuration parameters available for

the TRACER 4106/4206.

Section 6 Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Provides helpful information for troubleshooting common configuration problems for the

TRACER 4106/4206.

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