6 - 38 GHz CEPT digital hierarchy

TRuepoint
a new generation
of point-to-point
PDH / SDH / Ethernet
digital radios

The TruePoint series is a family of compact,

versatile point-to-point digital radios that provide highly
reliable communication links for NxE1, STM1 and data
over a wide range of frequency bands from 6 GHz
through to 38 GHz.

These radios, built on a common platform, offer a

wide variety of network capacities and configurations.
TRuepoint incorporates a scalable design using plugand-play modules available with traditional circuitswitched and IP interfaces. This provides users with
the flexibility to choose a system that meets current
needs, and the ability to easily expand the system to
accommodate future growth. It reduces capital and
operating expenditures commonly associated with
field installation, maintenance, training and spares.
TRuepoint's RF units (installed outdoors) are
capacity-independent, while its signal processing
units (installed indoors) are frequency-independent.
TRuepoint has software-enabled features, allowing
users to select capacities, modulation levels, RF
frequency channels and transmit output power
settings to meet worldwide regulatory and spectrum
efficiency requirements.
Sophisticated in-service performance monitoring and
built-in diagnostics assess signal quality and identify
possible path and/or hardware failures. Status
LEDs on each module provide visual system
alarm indications. TRuepoint can be
managed and monitored using any
SNMP-based network or element
manager.

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Ease of Use
Installation
The Signal Processing Unit occupies a single rackmounting space for 1+0 configurations; two rack
mounting spaces for 1+1 and 2+0 configurations.
The Radio Frequency Unit is weatherproof for
outdoor installation, but it can also be mounted
indoors on a radio relay rack.
The RFU can be attached directly to the antenna
(RFU-detachable configuration).
Management and Maintenance
No downtime during module swaps in 1+1
configurations.
The controller board can be removed without
interrupting traffic.
Backwards-compatible with Harris MicroStar radios
through an integrated HDLC port.
Intuitive LED displays on each unit indicate activity
and alarm status.
Built-in self diagnostics differentiate path alarms
from equipment alarms.
Convenient setup, monitoring and configuration of
any radio in the network through a graphical web
CIT, VT-100 computer terminal or hand-held keypad
(provided by Harris).
A removable MMC in the controller board stores
software and configuration settings, which allows for
autoconfiguration.
Scalable
The scalable, RF-independent Signal Processing
Unit uses optional plug-in modules to accommodate
a wide variety of data interfaces for PDH, SDH and
IP applications.
The Radio Frequency Unit is capacity-independent.
Single module swap for capacity upgrade from 2 E1
to STM-1.
The indoor configuration of the Radio Frequency/
Signal Processing Unit (TRuepoint 5300)
accommodates high power amplifiers.

Flexible
Software-selectable modulation (4, 16, 32, 64, 128,
256 QAM).
Flexible forward error correction schemes optimize
bandwidth and system gain.
Plug-and-play modules facilitate faster network
startup, simple reconfigurations and capacity
upgrades.
Reliable
A common platform and integrated design for all
configurations provides more than 20 years MTBF.
Automatic transmitter power control (ATPC).
Reverse channel switching protects against silent
transmitter failures.

Key Features Also Include:

Centralized SNMP-based management system
enables operators to conveniently set administrative
functions, monitor performance, perform routine
tasks and manage each radio in the network.
Graphical, web-enhanced interface automatically
monitors the network and provides access to any
radio in the network.
Dynamic bandwidth allocation from/within the
auxiliary data channels.
Standard asynchronous data transfer of 19.2 Kbps
(controller board).
Auxiliary plug-in slots for:
- 64 Kbps synchronous, G.703 or V.11 interface
- VF channel/orderwire
- Additional relay inputs and alarms
- Optional 10BASE-T over 64 Kbps, point-to-point

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Modularity of the SPU (Signal processing Unit)

TRuepoin
t

TRuepoint

2 STM-1

Function-oriented modules minimize the need for

complete board sparing. There are four main functions.
- Modem/Power Supply
- Multiplex
- Controller
- Ancillary or Service Channel (2 slots allocated)
The variety of configurations available simplifies
migration to higher capacities. The modem, controller,
and ancillary boards are common throughout the product
portfolio which reduces the need for spares, and
simplifies training and maintenance.
The multiplexer manages several capacites and
interfaces, including the following:
- 2 to 16 E1
- E3+1E1 or 2 x 100BASE-T + 1 E1 over 34 Mbps + 1 E1,
- 21 E1, STM-1 partially filled
- STM-1 + E1 wayside
- Mixed interfaces such as 2 x 100 BASE-T with E1 (up to
16 E1), with a maximum airlink payload of 4 E3 + 2 E1.
The airlink payload and traffic assignment is
selectable by software.
- 2 x 100BASE-T over STM-1 capacity +1 E1.
- 2 or 4 E3 + 2 E1

ADM

TRuepoint

SDH RING
2+0
(dual frequency)

TRuepoint

2 STM-1

TRuepoint

TRuepoint

TRuepoint

ADM

TRuepoint

SDH Linear Spur

Core
Network

STM-1
(3 VC3) TRuepoint

TRuepoint

STM-1
(VC3-1)

ADM

1 E1
TRuepoint

TRuepoint
21 E1

TRuepoint

2 x 100BASE-T payload structure. In applications using

100BASE-T LAN, the routing capability allows for port
base VLAN.

21 E1/SDH-STM0
TRuepoint

1 E1
TRuepoint

TRuepoint

STM-1
(1 VC3)

ADM

21 E1

Core
Network

ADM

TRuepoint

TRuepoint

ADM

TRuepoint

STM-1
(VC3-3)

Multiplexing section
K1, K2

TRuepoint

The 21 E1 Mux is mapped into either a STM0 or a partially filled STM-1 and the Mux board
behaves with the ADM to which it is connected as a multiplexing section.

2 x 100BASE-T / STM-1
2 x 100BASE-T

2 x 100BASE-T

E1

PABX

TRuepoint

TRuepoint

STM-1
(3 VC3)

ADM/
Router

Multiplexing section
K1, K2

Core
Network

ADM/
Router

STM-1
(3 VC3)

LAN
TRuepoint

Multiplexing section
K1, K2

TRuepoint

1 E1
TRuepoint
21 E1

E1

PABX

TRuepoint
21 E1

21 E1

Multiplexing section
K1, K2

LAN

1 E1

STM-1
(VC3-2)

1 E1

STM-1
(1 VC3)

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RFU Configurations
TRuepoint
(6 - 11 GHz)

TRuepoint 5100 (13 - 38 GHz)

Protected (1+1)

Unprotected (1+0)

Unprotected
Terminal
Integrated
Flat Antenna

Detachable RFU with

Parabolic Antenna

Integrated
Flat Antenna

Separate
Parabolic Antenna

Detachable RFU with

Parabolic Antenna

Separate
Parabolic Antenna

TRuepoint 5200 (6 - 11 GHz)

Terminal

Repeater

Separate Antenna

Detachable RFU with

Separate Antenna

RFU

Protected
Terminal

Protected

Protected

SPU Unprotected (1+0)

SPU Protected (1+1)

RFU

Unprotected

Protected
Repeater

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Channel Spacing (Other channel spacings are available. Consult Harris.)

Capacity
2 E1
4 E1
8 E1
16 E1
E3 + 1E1
21 E1/STM0
STM-1 (partially filled)

STM-1 + 1E1

Modulation

Lower Upper

10.5

11

13

14

States

6 GHz 6 GHz

GHz

GHz

GHz

GHz

GHz

GHz

15

18

23

26

28

32

38

GHz

GHz

GHz

GHz

GHz

GHz

GHz

3.5

3.5

3.5

3.5

3.5

3.5

3.5

3.5

3.5

3.5

3.5

7.0

7.0

7.0

7.0

7.0

7.0

7.0

7.0

7.0

7.0

7.0

16

3.5

3.5

3.5

3.5

3.5

3.5

3.5

3.5

3.5

3.5

3.5

14

14

14

14

14

13.75

14

14

14

14

14

16

7.0

7.0

7.0

7.0

7.0

7.0

7.0

7.0

7.0

7.0

7.0
28

28

28

28

28

28

27.5

28

28

28

28

16

14

14

14

14

14

13.75

14

14

14

14

14

28

28

28

28

28

27.5

28

28

28

28

28

16

14

14

14

14

14

13.75

14

14

14

14

14

40

56

55

56

56

56

56

56

16

29.65

20

28

28

28

20

28

28

28

28

28

28

28

28

32

14

14

14

14

14

13.75

14

14

14

14

14

32

56

55

56

56

56

56

56

64

40

40

128

29.65

30

28

28

28

28

28

27.5

28

28

28

28

28

Guaranteed Receiver Threshold dBm (BER 10-6)

Capacity
2 E1
4 E1
8 E1
16 E1
E3 + 1E1
21 E1/STM0
STM-1 (partially filled)

STM-1 + 1E1

Modulation

Lower Upper

10.5

11

13

14

15

18

23

26

28

32

38

States

6 GHz 6 GHz

GHz

GHz

GHz

GHz

GHz

GHz

GHz

GHz

GHz

GHz

GHz

GHz

GHz

-94.0

-94.0

-94.0

-92.0

-92.0

-92.0

-92.0

-92.0

-92.0

-92.0

-91.5

-91.0

-91.0

-91.0

-89.0

-89.0

-89.0

-84.5

-84.5

-89.0

-89.0

-89.0

16

-87.0

-87.0

-87.0

-85.5

-85.5

-85.5

-85.5

-85.5

-85.5

-85.5

-85.0

-88.0

-88.0

-88.0

-86.5

-86.5

-86.5

-86.5

-86.5

-86.5

-86.5

-86.0

16

-84.5

-84.5

-84.5

-82.5

-82.5

-82.5

-82.5

-82.5

-82.5

-82.5

-82.0

-85.5

-85.5

-85.5

-83.5

-83.5

-83.5

-83.5

-83.5

-83.5

-83.5

-83.0

16

-81.5

-81.5

-81.5

-79.5

-79.5

-79.5

-79.5

-79.5

-79.5

-79.5

-79.0

-85.0

-85.0

-85.0

-83.0

-83.0

-83.0

-83.0

-83.0

-83.0

-83.0

-82.5

16

-81.0

-81.0

-81.0

-79.0

-79.0

-79.0

-79.0

-78.0

-79.0

-79.0

-76.5

-83.5

-81.5

-81.5

-81.5

-81.5

-81.5

-81.5

-81.0

16

-79.5

-79.5

-79.5

-79.5

-79.5

-79.5

-77.5

-77.5

-77.5

-77.5

-77.5

-77.5

-77.5

-77.0

32

-77.5

-77.5

-77.5

-77.5

-75.5

-75.5

-75.5

-75.5

-75.5

-75.5

-75.5

-75.0

32

-75.0

-75.0

-75.0

-75.0

-75.0

-75.0

-74.5

-67.5

-67.5

-67.5

-67.5

-67.5

-67.0

64

-74.5

-74.5

-74.5

128

-70.0

-70.0

-69.0

-69.0

-69.0

-67.5

-67.5

Nominal** Output Power (dBm)

Capacities
2 E1
4 E1
8 E1
16 E1
E3 + 1E1
21 E1/STM0
STM-1 (partially filled)

STM-1 + 1E1

Modulation

Lower Upper

10.5

11

13

14

States

6 GHz 6 GHz

GHz

GHz

GHz

GHz

GHz

GHz

15

18

23

26

28

32

38

GHz

GHz

GHz

GHz

GHz

GHz

GHz

30.5

30.5

28.5

26

26

26

25

24

24

20

24

30.5

30.5

28.5

26

26

26

25

24

24

20

24

16

26.5

26.5

24.5

23

23

23

22

21

21

17

21

30.5

30.5

28.5

26

26

26

25

23

24

20

24

16

26.5

26.5

24.5

23

23

23

22

20

21

17

21

30.5

30.5

28.5

26

26

26

25

23

24

20

24

16

26.5

26.5

24.5

23

23

23

22

20

21

17

21

30.5

30.5

28.5

26

26

26

25

23

24

20

24

16

26.5

26.5

24.5

23

23

23

22

20

21

17

21

28.5

26

26

25

24

24

20

24

16

27.5

27.5

26.5

26.5

24.5

24.5

23

23

23

22

21

21

17

21

32

26.5

26.5

25.5

25.5

23.5

22

22

22

21

20

20

16

20
20

32

22

22

21

20

20

16

64

25

25

22

128

24

24

23

23

21

20

20

20

18

17

17

13

17

* Available on request
- Not available
**Nominal power for outdoor systems from 6-11 GHz and 23-38 GHz, tolerance is + 2dB. Nominal power for 13-18 GHz
outdoor systems, tolerance is +2/-1 dB. Nominal power for indoor systems, tolerance is +1 dB.

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TRuepoint 5100

TRuepoint 5200 & 5300 3

System Characteristics
Band

Frequency Range

Xmtr/Rcvr Frequency Spacing

Channel Spacing

Flange for Separate

Waveguide
Antenna (flanges must
1,2
be specified at ordering)
IEC
EIA or US Mil

LL6 GHz
L6 GHz
U6 GHz
7 GHz
8 GHz
10 GHz
11 GHz
13 GHz
14 GHz
15 GHz
18 GHz
23 GHz
26 GHz
28 GHz
31 GHz
32 GHz
38 GHz
39 GHz

5,670 - 6,170 MHz

5,925 - 6,425 MHz
6,425 - 7,125 MHz
7,110 - 7,900 MHz
7,900 - 8,500 MHz
10,500 - 10,680 MHz
10,700 - 11,700 MHz
12,750 - 13,250 MHz
14,200 - 14,500 MHz
14,400 - 15,350 MHz
17,700 - 19,700 MHz
21,200 - 23,600 MHz
24,500 - 26,500 MHz
27,500 - 29,500 MHz
31,000 - 31,300 MHz
31,800 - 33,400 MHz
37,000 - 39,500 MHz
39,500 - 40,500 MHz

266 MHz
240, 252.04 MHz
340, 345 (China) MHz
151.614, 154, 160, 161, 182, 196, 245 MHz
119, 126, 208, 213.5, 266, 310, 311.32 MHz
65, 84 (France), 91 (Argentina)
490, 530 MHz
266 MHz
Contact Harris
315, 322, 420, 490, 640, 644, 728, MHz
120, 340, 1008, 1010, 1092.5, 1120, 1560, 1615 MHz
252 (France), 1008, 1232, MHz
1008 MHz
1008 MHz
140 MHz
812 MHz
700 (Argentina), 980, 1260, MHz
462, 980 MHz

28 MHz
28 (Bosnia), 29.65, 40 MHz
20, 40 MHz
3.5, 7, 14, 28 MHz
7, 14, 28, 29.65 MHz
3.5, 7, 14, 28 MHz
20 (China), 40 MHz
3.5, 7, 14, 28 MHz
Contact Harris
3.5, 7, 14, 28, 56 MHz
3.5, 7, 13.75, 27.5, 55 MHz
3.5, 5 (Brazil), 7, 14, 28, 56 MHz
3.5, 7, 14, 28, 56 MHz
3, 5, 7, 14, 28, 56 MHz
3.5, 7, 14, 28 MHz
3.5, 7, 14, 28, 56 MHz
3.5, 7, 14, 28, 56 MHz
3.5, 7, 14, 28, 56 MHz

PDR 70
PDR 70
PDR 70
PDR 84
PDR 84
PDR 100
PDR 100
PBR 120
PBR 140
PBR 140
PBR 220
PBR 220
PBR 220
PBR 320
PBR 320
PBR 320
PBR 320
PBR 320

CPR 137G
CPR 137G
CPR 137G
CPR 112G
CPR 112G
CPR 90G
CPR 90G
UG Choke
UG 541A/U
UG 541A/U
UG 596A/U
UG 596A/U
UG 596A/U
UG 600A/U
UG 600A/U
UG 600A/U
UG 600A/U
UG 600A/U

WR 137
WR 137
WR 137
WR 112
WR 112
WR 90
WR 90
WR 75
WR 62
WR 62
WR 42
WR 42
WR 42
WR 28
WR 28
WR 28
WR 28
WR 28

(1)
On request, TruePoint 5200 in the 13 to 23 GHz frequency band can be provided. Antenna flanges are CBR or equivalent US Mil. Flanges to be specified at the time
of ordering.
(2)
The radio flanges have threaded holes to mate with the waveguide or flextwist flange through-holes.
(3)
The TRuepoint 5300 can accommodate an optional HPA.

Bit Rate Capacity:

Modulation:
FEC:

2, 4, 8, 16 E1, E3+1E1, 21 E1, STM-1+1E1

4, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256 QAM

Low/Medium Capacity: Reed-Solomon

High capacity: Reed-Solomon concatenated with 2D or 4D
(Dimensional) TCM (Trellis Code Modulation) depending on
bandwidth and system gain requirement

Digital Interfaces: E1 (75 or 120 ohms), E3 (75 ohms),

STM0/STM-1 (75 ohms, OMM: Optical Multimode, OSM; Optical
Single Mode), 10BASE-T, 100BASE-T
Frequency Source: All RFUs are tunable within the full frequency
range of all bands except the 18/23/26/32/38 GHz bands which are
split into two bands
Frequency Stability: 6 - 38 GHz;

5 ppm including aging

Auxiliary Channels:
Standard: Service Channel 1; 19.2 kbps asynchronous (RS-232)
Optional: Service Channels 2 and 3
Orderwire or Data Channel 64 kbps synchronous co-contra
directional V.11 or G.703
Configurations:
TRuepoint 5300 & 5200
TRuepoint 5100

1+0, 1+1 (MHSB, FD, SD), 2+0, 3+0, 4+0,

2+2 (SD), 3+3 (SD), 4+4 (SD).
1+0, 1+1 (MHSB, SD), 2+0.

Network Management:
FarScanTM, StarView, NetBossTM, SNMP Manager
Radio Control Monitoring Tools:
Web CIT, VT-100, Harris Handheld Terminal, NMS
Alarms: Programmable relay alarms, 4 basic relays, 2 input (controller)
Optional: 12 relays/12 inputs or 6 relays/30 inputs or a
combination using two Relay & Alarm modules
Operating Temperature Range:
Guaranteed Performance:
Operational:
Humidity: 95% max

Indoor
Outdoor
0 to +50 C
-33 to +55 C
-10 to +55 C -40 to +55 C

Power Source: 21.6 to 60 Vdc negative or positive ground (auto

detection)
Power Consumption: (SPU+RFU for high capacity)
Non-Protected
Protected
TRuepoint 5100
70 Watts
140 Watts
TRuepoint 5200
80 Watts
160 Watts
TRuepoint 5300*
91 Watts
182 Watts
* Without HPA

Regulatory Information
Frequency Plans:
recommendation

According to each relevant ITU-R and CEPT

Digital Interface:

Rec. G.703 (E1, E3, STM-1p, STM-1)

Electromagnetic Compatibility:
EN 301 489-4, EN 301 489-1
Standard: Complies with the latest ETSI and R&TTE directive and
future European Harmonized EN 302 317-2-2 Class 2 type equipment
operating in non-harmonized frequency bands.

Mechanical Characteristics
Connections: SPU
Dimensions:
SPU 1+0
SPU 1+1
TRuepoint 5100
TRuepoint 5200
TRuepoint 5300

to RFU, coaxial cable with N-Type

Height
Width
Depth
45 mm
483 mm 258 mm
90 mm
483 mm 258 mm
352 mm
241 mm 120 mm
442 mm
260 mm 300 mm
489 mm
436 mm 300 mm

connectors
Weight
3.3 kg.
5.2 kg.
6.1 kg.
18 kg.
51 kg.

Antenna Characteristics
Integrated Flat Antenna: (using unique Harris Flat antenna)
23/26 GHz 16.5" (419 mm) 35 dBi
38 GHz
12.0" (305 mm) 38 dBi
Detachable RFU With Parabolic Antenna:
Parabolic high-performance antenna from 1 ft. to 4 ft.
(30cm to 1.2m) depending on frequency band. Complies with EN
302 317-4-2. (Uses a direct slip fit with latches for connecting to the
antenna.)
Separate Antenna:
Off-the-shelf parabolic antenna from any vendor. (Uses waveguide
or flex twist to interconnect radio and antenna. Radio flange
interfaces are specified in the table above.)

Unless otherwise indicated, nominal performance specifications are listed and apply to transmitters/receivers connected back-to-back
and must be confirmed before they become applicable to any specific system, contract or order.

Microwave Communications Division | 3 Htel de Ville | 3 Htel de Ville | Montral, Qubc, Canada H9B 3G4
Phone 1-800-4-HARRIS ext. 3209 (within North America)
1-407-727-9207 ext.3209 (outside North America)
www.harris.com
Copyright 2003 Harris Corporation
Data subject to change without notice. Printed in Canada, 10/14/03 Form 194C-2