XPIC alignment procedure
1 DOCUMENT HISTORY
Revision
Date
Reason
Author
A
2009-06-17
First document
EHELGON
This document was elaborated based on field experience.
(Angola 5 rings SDH project 08/08 – 06/09)
1.1 Purpose
This is a simple document to help on the antennas alignment
with XPIC, here are the steps for a simple and quick way, as well alerting for the most common problems.
1.2 Required information
Latest CPI is required in order to perform a correct intervention
2 VALIDITY
2.1 Equipment
TN whit MMU2 F
2.2 Valid date
3 BACKGROUND
3.1 Description
The alignment of an antenna with XPIC it’s not difficult, the success and speed of the process depends essentially on the antennas, RAU, waveguides and feeders method of installation.
4 IMPLEMENTATION
4.1 Tools required
See:
Outdoor Installation Instruction 1/1531-HRA 901 03/1 Uen E1.
4.2 Software required
LCT (Local Craft Terminal)
4.3 Material required
Computer
PC cable (USB – MiniUSB)
Digital Voltmeter
Digital Level
4.4 Material kits
N/A
4.5 Documentation required
MINI-LINK TN R1, R2, and R3 ETSI - EN/LZN 712 0059 R3H
PRODUCT SPEC. – 1301-UKY 210 40+ Uen
4.6 Environmental requirements
Normal installation conditions are required
4.7 Installation instructions
According installation manual and Site Installation documentation (SID)
4.8 Installation verification
4.8.1 Verify if the installed hardware is according with the link frequency
In e.g.
Sometimes installed waveguides not mach the RAU or antenna frequency.
1.1.1.1 Antenna Product Name
The antenna product name is structured in the following way:
ANTa b c d (e.g. ANT0 1.2 10/11 HPX)
a
0 – Antenna for separate installation
1 – Integrated antenna for RAU1
2 – Integrated antenna for RAU2
b Antenna size (in meters)
c Frequency band (in GHz)
d
HP – High performance, single polarised
STD – Standard performance, single polarised
HPX – High...