MINILINK-TN

Presented By Nitesh Prajapati

INSTALLATION WORKFLOW

Safety Requirements
Installation and Maintenance Personnel:- Installation and

maintenance must be carried out by authorized personnel with the appropriate technical training and experience necessary to be cognizant of hazards during installation and maintenance, and of measures to minimize any danger to themselves or any other person. Access to Equipment The equipment must be installed in a restricted access location and access shall be restricted to authorized personnel. Installation Hardware Do not use any installation components (for example screws and nuts) other than what is enclosed with the equipment or recommended by Ericsson.

Introduction
The MINI-LINK terminal consists of an outdoor

and an indoor part.

 The outdoor part A consists of an antenna, a

Radio Unit (RAU) and associated installation hardware. For protected single polarized systems, two radio units and one or two antennas are used. For protected dual polarized systems, four radio units and one or two antennas are used. The radio unit is connected to the indoor part with a single coaxial cable B. The indoor part C.

Outdoor and Indoor Units

Radio unit
The radio unit is a microwave radio

with RF transceivers, which transmit and receive RF signals. Traffic signals from the indoor units are processed and converted to transmitter frequency and sent over the hop.
The radio unit is a weatherproof box

with a handle for lifting and hoisting. It has two guiding hooks and catches to enable handling with one hand during installation. It can be disconnected and replaced without affecting the antenna alignment.

MINI-LINK TN offers far more flexibility than any other microwave radio system due to its flexible architecture. The integrated MINI-LINK TN radio terminals provides microwave transmission from 2x2 to 32x2 Mbit/s, operating within the 7 to 38 GHz frequency bands, utilizing C-QPSK and 16 QAM modulation schemes. It can be configured as unprotected (1+0) or protected configuration. Capacity increase has been a main driver when developing the MINI-LINK TN and increased capacity is gradually introduced. In fact 64xE1/128 QAM capacity is already supported by MINI-LINK TN considering the traffic handling capability and the new radio unit.

Frequency band

7 GHz

8 GHz
13 GHz 15 GHz

C-QPSK

2-16xE1

16 QAM

4-32xE1

18 GHz
128 QAM* 64xE1*

23 GHz 26 GHz 28 GHz 32 GHz 38 GHz

Antenna

 The antennas range from 0.2 m (9) to 3.7 m (12 ft) in diameter, in single and dual polarized versions. All antennas are compact, that is the design is compact with a low profile. This manual describes single and dual polarized antennas with a diameter

of up to 0.6 m (2 ft) The 0.2 1.8 m single polarized, and 0.3 0.6 m dual polarized antennas are normally fitted integrated with the radio unit. All antennas can be fitted separately from the radio unit. However, for separately installed single polarized antennas a flexible waveguide must be used. For the single polarized antennas, it is possible to choose between vertical and horizontal polarization.

Antenna Support

A 0.2 m antenna support (9") B 0.3 0.6 m antenna support (1 2 ft)

A Radio cable B Connectors(1) C Marking tape, marking tag and straps(1) D Sealing compound and tape(1) E Radio cable adapter(1)

F Radio earthing kit (enclosed in the radio delivery) G Cable clamp kit H Radio cable earthing kit I Wall gland

Indoor Part

Microwave radio function 19 modems per sub rack in AMM 20p 20 positions, where one is allocated by the NPU allows up to 19 slots available for expansion with any combination of circuit-boards e.g. all MMU:s. 5 modems per sub rack in AMM 6p 6 positions, where one is allocated by the NPU, allows up to 5 slots available for expansion with any combination of circuit-boards e.g. all MMU:s.

2 modems per subrack in AMM 2p - 2 positions both available for modem units, allows AMM 2p to act as a repeater site or a protected microwave terminal.
Software configurable traffic capacity Modems are software configurable up to its maximum capacity (4 Mbit/s for MMU2 4, 8 Mbit/s for MMU2 4-8, 16 Mbit/s for MMU2 4-16, 34+2 Mbit/s for MMU2 4-34) Fully compatible with installed base of MINI-LINK E radios Very important is that the new MINI-LINK TN modems interfaces towards existing radios (RAU1 and RAU2) which allows migration to a MINI-LINK TN site without having to change anything in the outdoor installations including the radio cabling. Likewise important is that also the air interface allows the combination of a MINI-LINK E on one end of the radio hop, and a MINI-LINK TN on the other side of the radio hop.

Indoor Part with AMM Access Module Magazine (AMM) Houses the plug-in units and provides backplane interconnection of traffic, power and control signals. Node Processor Unit (NPU) Handles the systems control functions. It also provides traffic and management interfaces. Line Termination Unit (LTU) A plug-in unit that provides PDH or SONET trafficinterfaces. Ethernet Interface Unit (ETU2) A plug-in unit that provides Ethernet interfaces. Modem Unit (MMU) The indoor part of a Radio Terminal. This plug-in unit determines the traffic capacity of the Radio Terminal. ATM Aggregation Unit (AAU) A plug-in unit that provides aggregation of ethernet traffic.

Switch Multiplexer Unit (SMU) Provides protection for the Radio Terminals.Alternatively it can be configured to interface MINI-LINK E equipment on the same site. Power Filter Unit (PFU) Filters the external power and distributes the internal power to the plug-in units via the backplane. Fan Unit (FAU) Provides cooling for the indoor part. The interconnection between the outdoor part (Radio Units and antennas) and the indoor part is one coaxial cable per MMU carrying full duplex traffic, DC supply voltage, as well as operation and maintenance data.

AMM One plug-in unit occupies one slot in the AMM. Protected pairs, for example two MMUs in a protected (1+1) Radio Terminal, are positioned in adjacent slots starting with an even slot number. The AMM fits into standard 19" or metric racks and cabinets. It is available in three sizes described below. AMM 2p The AMM 2p is suitable for end site and repeater site applications. It has two half-height slots equipped with one NPU2 A and the optional LTU 12xDS1. Two full-height slots can be equipped with MMU, LTU or ETU. The FAU4 is used depending on the configuration.

Plug in unit for 2p AMM

4x2 Mbit/s (120ohm) +24/-48 VDC

USB 4x2 Mbit/s (120ohm) 4x2 Mbit/s (120ohm) Leds 4x2 Mbit/s (120ohm)

10/100 BaseT

AMM 2p B AMM 2p B has two half-height slots equipped with one NPU3 and the optional LTU3 12/1LTU 3/3. Two full-height slots can be equipped with MMU, LTU or ETU. The FAU4 is used depending on the configuration. The difference compared to AMM 2p is the power supply for AMM 2p B. AMM 2p B is power supplied by 48 V DC or +24 V DC redundant power. Two DC connectors at the left side of the front panel are connected to the backplane. To achieve redundant power, two power sources must be connected.

AMM 6p The AMM 6p is suitable for medium-sized hub sites. It has six full-height slots and two half-height slots and it houses one NPU1 BA or NPU1 ANSI, one PFU2 and one FAU2. The remaining slots are equipped with MMU, LTU, ETU and SMU.

Plug in Unit and FAN Unit PFU 2(Power

Filter unit)

FAU 2

Node Processor Unit for AMM 6p/AMM 20p (NPU 8x2)

Centralized node processor with DCN router, SNMP Master Agent etc. 10 BASE-T Ethernet interface for management E1 interfaces for local add-drop User In-/Output signals

AMM 6P and AMM 20P

Switch Multiplexer Unit (SMU2)
Triple function plug-in unit Two MMU2s and one SMU2 for 1+1 protection External channelized 34 Mbit/s interfaces Co-siting interfaces with MINI-LINK E

AMM 6p B The AMM 6p B is the successor of AMM 6p, providing power redundancy. It has six full-height slots and two half-height slots and it houses one NPU1 BA or NPU1 ANSI, one or two PFU3 (in one half-height slot) and one FAU2. The remaining slots are equipped with MMU, LTU, ETU and SMU.

AMM 6p C/D AMM 6p C or D have four (D) or five (C) full-height horizontal slots, four (D) or two (C) half-height horizontal slots and two half-height vertical slots. They house one NPU3, one or two PFU3 B (in one slot) and one FAU2. The remaining slots in AMM 6p C/D can be equipped with MMU, LTU, ETU or SMU.

AMM 6p C

AMM 20p The AMM 20p is suitable for large-sized hub sites, for example at the intersection between the optical network and the microwave network. It has 20 full-height slots and two half-height slots and it houses one NPU1 BA or NPU1 ANSI, and one or two PFU1. The remaining slots are equipped with MMU, LTU, ETU and SMU. A cable shelf is fitted directly underneath the AMM to enable neat handling of cables connected to the fronts of the plug-in units. An FAU1 is fitted on top of the AMM unless forced air-cooling is provided. An air guide plate is fitted right above the FAU1.

AMM 20p

FAN Unit (FAU1)

PFU 1

AMM 20p B The AMM 20p B is suitable for large-sized hub sites, for example at the intersection between the optical network and the microwave network. It has 20 full-height slots, one housing an NPU1 B and two half-height slots housing one or two PFU1. The remaining slots can be equipped with MMU, LTU and ETU. Protected pairs, require two MMUs in a protected (1+1) Radio Terminal, and are positioned in adjacent slots starting with an even slot number. A cable shelf is fitted directly underneath the subrack to enable neat handling of cables connected to the fronts of the plug-in units. An FAU1 is fitted on top of the subrack unless forced air-cooling is provided. An air guide plate is fitted right above the FAU1. AMM 20p B can be fitted in a standard 19" or metric rack. The subrack with FAU1, cable shelf and air guide plate has a total height of 10U.

MMU 2
Modem Unit (MMU2) C-QPSK modulation Software-configurable capacity; 4-34 Mbit/s Compatible over the air with MINI-LINK E 1+1 protection via SMU2

MMU2 A traffic capacity agile plug-in unit for C-QPSK modulation, used for the following traffic capacities in Mbit/s: 4xDS1, 8xDS1, 16xDS1 A protected (1+1) Radio Terminal requires two MMU2 units and one SMU2 ANSI. MMU2 BA A traffic capacity agile plug-in unit for C-QPSK modulation, used for the following traffic capacities: 4xDS1, 8xDS1, 16xDS1 MMU2 CA A traffic capacity and modulation agile plug-in unit, used for the following modulation schemes and traffic capacities: C-QPSK: 4xDS1, 8xDS1, 16xDS1 16 QAM: 4xDS1, 8xDS1, 16xDS1, 32xDS1 32 QAM: 8xDS1 128 QAM: 16xDS1, 32xDS1 The use of the different capacities and modulation scheme depends on frequency band.

MMU2 F 155 A high capacity SONET plug-in unit with XPIC support, used for the following modulation schemes and traffic capacities in Mbit/s: 16 QAM: OC-3/STS-3 + DS1 64 QAM: OC-3/STS-3 + DS1 128 QAM: 2xOC-3/STS-3 + 2xDS1 (requires 2xMMU2 E/F 155) XPIC is only used in combination with 128 QAM. If XPIC is not used, MMU2 F 155 has the same modulation schemes and traffic capacities as MMU2 E 155.

MMU 2C

Antenna Alignment
This is performed to optimize the path of propagation between the

two sites (near-end and far-end), in order to transfer the signal with as small loss as possible. Note: Before the alignment starts, make sure the power supply is within specified voltage range. For more information, see the applicable MINI-LINK Indoor Installation Manual.

Step 1 Make sure all MINI-LINK equipment is installed on both the far-end and near-end sites. Step 2 Make sure all required tools, units and accessories are available, Step 3 Align the antennas Step 4 Transform and compare the alignment value

1. Arrange for communication between the sites, to coordinate alignment actions. 2. Align both antennas roughly, but as accurately as possible. 3. Turn the transmitter on. Note: The transmitter is turned off on delivery in order not to transmit RF power before the operation frequency is set and has to be turned on manually during installation.

Note: If the radio is equipped with Automatic Transmitter Power Control (ATPC) make sure the function is turned off during alignment.

4. Connect the voltmeter to the alignment port A on the connection interface of the radio unit. Use the alignment test cable. The voltmeter is used to measure and find the maximum alignment value during the alignment procedure.

Azimuth Alignment

1. Loosen the vertical axis locking screw A. 2. Adjust the antenna horizontally for maximum alignment value. Note: Rotate the entire scope of the antenna to find the main lobe. Side lobes may peak without achieving maximum value. 3. Tighten the locking screw when maximum value is found.

Elevation Alignment

4. Loosen the horizontal axis locking screws B. 5. Adjust the antenna in the vertical plane for maximum alignment value. Note: Rotate the entire scope of the antenna to find the main lobe. Side lobes may peak without achieving maximum value. 6. Tighten the locking screws when maximum value is found. 7. Repeat instructions 1 6 until the maximum alignment value is found. 8. Measure the alignment level and record the value.

Aligning the 0.3 m and 0.6 m Antenna (1 ft and 2 ft) Azimuth Alignment

1. Loosen the locking screws A and B.

2. Adjust the antenna horizontally for maximum alignment value using the azimuth adjustment screw C. Note: Rotate the entire scope of the antenna to find the main lobe. Side lobes may peak without achieving maximum value.

3. Tighten the locking screws A and B when maximum value is found.

4. Loosen the locking screws D and E.

5. Adjust the antenna in the vertical plane for maximum alignment value using the elevation adjustment screw F. Note: Rotate the entire scope of the antenna to find the main lobe. Side lobes may peak without achieving maximum value.

6. Tighten the locking screws D and E when maximum value is found. Note: Do not tighten the elevation adjustment screw F. 7. Repeat instructions 1 6 until the maximum alignment value is found. 8. Measure the alignment level and record the value.

Transforming the Alignment Value

The figure below shows an alignment curve that transforms the alignment level in volts into RF input level in dBm.