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Commissioning Instructions using SECO V3.2
System Version MDMS V3.0
AN00226427 (62.1017.310.60-A001)
Edition e, 05.2001
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Contents
Contents
1 Introduction
1.1 Handling the equipment units .................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Service personnel ...................................................................................... 1-3
1.2.1 Safety precautions.................................................................................... 1-3
1.2.2 Exposure to microwave radiation ............................................................. 1-4
1.3 Information on intended use ...................................................................... 1-4
2 Preparation for commissioning
2.1 About this document .................................................................................. 2-1
2.1.1 Additional information on the equipment units and system ...................... 2-1
2.1.2 Additional tools and test equipment.......................................................... 2-1
2.2 Preparation ................................................................................................ 2-2
2.2.1 What you need to know in advance:......................................................... 2-2
2.2.2 Behavior of the RBS (Modem and RASCO) in case of a reset ................ 2-2
2.2.3 Check the following points:....................................................................... 2-3
2.2.4 Standard dip switch setting....................................................................... 2-4
2.3 Mounting the RASCO module ................................................................... 2-5
2.3.1 RASCO jumper setting ............................................................................. 2-5
2.3.2 Jumper settings on the RASCO module................................................... 2-6
2.3.3 New RASCO - P RS 485 ........................................................................ 2-10
3 Preparing system configuration
3.1 Connection to MDMS................................................................................. 3-1
3.1.1 RASCO type 172 ...................................................................................... 3-1
3.2 SECO operation......................................................................................... 3-2
3.2.1 Working with the SECO............................................................................ 3-3
3.3 Overview of redundant system addressing................................................ 3-5
3.4 RASCO directly in the NSÜ ....................................................................... 3-6
3.4.1 NSÜ workstation....................................................................................... 3-6
3.4.2 Configuring the network............................................................................ 3-6
3.4.3 Creating the network in the Dialog Manager ............................................ 3-7
3.4.4 MDMS-IDU configuration.......................................................................... 3-7
3.4.5 Configuring QD2 on the ’Master’ RASCO ................................................ 3-8
3.4.6 Configuring redundancy on the ’Slave’ RASCO ....................................... 3-9
3.4.7 Checking in the NSÜ ................................................................................ 3-9
3.5 Starting up a redundant system with only one RASCO ........................... 3-10
3.6 Commissioning sequence for a system with a redundant RASCO.......... 3-11
3.6.1 Installing the RASCO software ............................................................... 3-12
3.7 RASCO configuration .............................................................................. 3-14
3.7.1 RASCO configuration using the Hyper Terminal .................................... 3-14
3.7.2 RASCO alarm status .............................................................................. 3-17
3.7.3 Switch module LEDs .............................................................................. 3-18
3.7.4 Setting the RASCO RBS ID.................................................................... 3-19
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3.7.5 Setting TCP/IP addresses ...................................................................... 3-19

3.7.6 Setting the A&E and DBA licenses......................................................... 3-22
3.7.7 Verifying the correct license number entry ............................................. 3-25
3.7.8 Enabling RF redundancy........................................................................ 3-26
3.8 Modem configuration ............................................................................... 3-27
3.8.1 BST modem ........................................................................................... 3-27
3.8.2 Smart card installation............................................................................ 3-27
3.8.3 BRC modem registration check.............................................................. 3-29
3.9 Software installation ................................................................................. 3-30
3.9.1 Preparing the modems for software installation ..................................... 3-32
3.9.2 Modem software installation................................................................... 3-35
3.9.3 Terminal modem registration.................................................................. 3-38
3.9.4 DBA / frequency configuration................................................................ 3-40
3.9.5 MIB download......................................................................................... 3-41
4 Setting instructions
4.1 Setting the ODU channel (3.5 GHz systems only) ..................................... 4-1
4.2 Compensation for system cable attenuation .............................................. 4-5
4.3 Setting the BRC modems ......................................................................... 4-10
5 Preparations for link setup
5.1 Link setup ................................................................................................... 5-2
5.2 Link configuration ....................................................................................... 5-3
5.2.1 Power compensation factor...................................................................... 5-5
5.2.2 Tx power delta.......................................................................................... 5-6
5.2.3 RTPC settings .......................................................................................... 5-7
5.3 Link activation........................................................................................... 5-10
5.4 Link deactivation....................................................................................... 5-11
5.4.1 Reassigning modems............................................................................. 5-11
5.5 Link authorization ..................................................................................... 5-12
5.6 A&E function selection.............................................................................. 5-13
5.6.1 Checking A&E operation ........................................................................ 5-13
5.7 Installation of systems using RNU2xM terminals with standard ODU ...... 5-15
5.8 RTPC settings for RNU2MxN with standard Outdoor Unit only................ 5-17
5.9 Performance monitoring ........................................................................... 5-19
6 Software and hardware tools
6.1 Service Controller (SECO) ......................................................................... 6-1
6.2 Installing the SECO software on your computer......................................... 6-2
6.2.1 SECO installation location........................................................................ 6-3
6.2.2 Cancelling the installation......................................................................... 6-4
6.3 RASCO and MOCO software ..................................................................... 6-5
6.3.1 Installation from disk................................................................................. 6-5
6.4 SECO configuration.................................................................................... 6-6
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6.5 Software management............................................................................... 6-9

6.6 Serial cable .............................................................................................. 6-10
6.7 Spectrum analyzer................................................................................... 6-11
Appendix GSoftware download to a CPE modem
G.1 Downloading software to the RASCO........................................................ G-2
G.2 Transferring software from the RASCO to the CPE modem ..................... G-3
G.3 Activating the software in the CPE modem ............................................... G-4
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Figures
Figures
Fig. 2-1 Position of the DIP switch in the Central Shelf .................................................... 2-4
Fig. 2-2 CAN bus interface board jumper settings ............................................................ 2-5
Fig. 2-3 Position of RASCO jumpers ................................................................................ 2-7
Fig. 2-4 RASCO status window ........................................................................................ 2-9
Fig. 2-5 New RASCO jumper settings ............................................................................ 2-10
Fig. 3-1 RASCO Type 172 serial connection .................................................................... 3-1
Fig. 3-2 SECO Main window ............................................................................................. 3-2
Fig. 3-3 Link window ......................................................................................................... 3-3
Fig. 3-4 Overview of Redundant Base Station addressing ............................................... 3-5
Fig. 3-5 Process template QD 2 ....................................................................................... 3-6
Fig. 3-6 Network configuration .......................................................................................... 3-6
Fig. 3-7 QD2 networks ...................................................................................................... 3-7
Fig. 3-8 IDU configuration ................................................................................................. 3-8
Fig. 3-9 Configuring redundancy ...................................................................................... 3-9
Fig. 3-10 RASCO window showing the Parameter menu ................................................. 3-12
Fig. 3-11 RASCO software dialog ..................................................................................... 3-13
Fig. 3-12 Settings on the Hyper Terminal ......................................................................... 3-14
Fig. 3-13 Hyper Terminal - Modify mask ........................................................................... 3-15
Fig. 3-14 Startup Mode mask ........................................................................................... 3-16
Fig. 3-15 RASCO alarm window ....................................................................................... 3-17
Fig. 3-16 Switch Module in a redundant system ............................................................... 3-18
Fig. 3-17 RASCO RBS-Id dialog box ................................................................................ 3-19
Fig. 3-18 TCP/IP system address ..................................................................................... 3-20
Fig. 3-19 Entering the multiplexer TCP/IP address .......................................................... 3-21
Fig. 3-20 Example of an A&E and DBA license file .......................................................... 3-23
Fig. 3-21 A&E License dialog box ..................................................................................... 3-23
Fig. 3-22 Services window ................................................................................................ 3-25
Fig. 3-23 Enabling RF redundancy ................................................................................... 3-26
Fig. 3-24 Smart Card and holder ...................................................................................... 3-28
Fig. 3-25 Signal Path window ........................................................................................... 3-29
Fig. 3-26 Software installation sequence .......................................................................... 3-31
Fig. 3-27 Modem software ................................................................................................ 3-32
Fig. 3-28 BRC Modem dialog box ..................................................................................... 3-33
Fig. 3-29 RASCO - Software download ............................................................................ 3-35
Fig. 3-30 BST Software Download - Configuration ........................................................... 3-36
Fig. 3-31 CPE Modem Dialog window .............................................................................. 3-38
Fig. 3-32 Selecting the DBA configuration ........................................................................ 3-40
Fig. 3-33 Software upload ................................................................................................. 3-41
Fig. 3-34 RASCO - Configuration upload ......................................................................... 3-42
Fig. 3-35 Start software download .................................................................................... 3-42
Fig. 3-36 Software download ............................................................................................ 3-43
Fig. 3-37 RASCO file ........................................................................................................ 3-43
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Fig. 3-38 BRC Modem Dialog window .............................................................................. 3-45

Fig. 4-1 BRC IF Unit dialog ............................................................................................... 4-1
Fig. 4-2 PC connection ..................................................................................................... 4-2
Fig. 4-3 HyperTerminal configuration 1 ............................................................................ 4-2
Fig. 4-4 HyperTerminal configuration 2 ............................................................................ 4-3
Fig. 4-5 Setup for IF cable loss compensation ................................................................. 4-5
Fig. 4-6 BST settings ........................................................................................................ 4-6
Fig. 4-7 Setting the Tx Gain .............................................................................................. 4-7
Fig. 4-8 Signal path protection switching .......................................................................... 4-8
Fig. 4-9 RF Switch dialog .................................................................................................. 4-8
Fig. 4-10 BRC modem setting .......................................................................................... 4-10
Fig. 5-1 Link window and dialog ....................................................................................... 5-2
Fig. 5-2 Link Configuration dialog box .............................................................................. 5-3
Fig. 5-3 DBA link configuration dialog ............................................................................... 5-5
Fig. 5-4 Power compensation factor setting ..................................................................... 5-6
Fig. 5-5 Link dialog mask (RTPC setting) ......................................................................... 5-9
Fig. 5-6 Checking the Smart Card ID number ................................................................ 5-12
Fig. 5-7 A & E Set On/Off dialog ..................................................................................... 5-13
Fig. 5-8 Link A & E status ............................................................................................... 5-14
Fig. 5-9 Performance Monitoring .................................................................................... 5-19
Fig. 5-10 Performance monitoring - CPE Modem 1 .......................................................... 5-19
Fig. 6-1 SECO destination location window ...................................................................... 6-3
Fig. 6-2 SECO exit setup .................................................................................................. 6-4
Fig. 6-3 Editing the SECO icon command line ................................................................. 6-7
Fig. 6-4 Serial port configuration of the SECO.INI file ...................................................... 6-8
Fig. 6-5 Software management dialog .............................................................................. 6-9
Fig. G-1 List of CPE modems ........................................................................................... G-1
Fig. G-2 Software download / MOCO application ............................................................. G-2
Fig. G-3 RASCO - Software download ............................................................................. G-2
Fig. G-4 Modem software selection .................................................................................. G-3
Fig. G-5 Software download ............................................................................................. G-3
Fig. G-6 List of available software in the CPE modem ..................................................... G-4
Fig. G-7 Confirmation of software activation .................................................................... G-4
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Tables
Tables
Table 2-1 26 GHz system checklist................................................................................ 2-3
Table 2-2 Dip switch settings ......................................................................................... 2-4
Table 3-1 Examples of RASCO application filenames ................................................. 3-13
Table 4-1 Broadcast frequencies ................................................................................. 4-11
Table 5-1 Time slots used in the FBA mode .................................................................. 5-4
Table 5-2 Power compensation factor setting ................................................................ 5-6
Table 5-3 RTPC values: FBA and DBA incoming ......................................................... 5-8
Table 5-4 RTPC values: FBA and DBA outgoing.......................................................... 5-8
Table 5-5 RTPC values: FBA and DBA outgoing (example)........................................ 5-17
Table 5-6 Incoming power levels for RNU2MxN using a standard Outdoor Unit ......... 5-18
Table 6-1 Serial cable (RS232): SECO PC to RASCO ............................................... 6-10
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Abbreviations
Abbreviations
AGC AGC Automatic Gain Control
BCM Broadcast Modem
BER Bit Error Ratio
BRC Broadcast Carrier
BS Base Station
BSU Battery Supply Unit
CDN Central Distribution Node
CIU Customer Interface Unit
CRU Customer Radio Unit
CPE Customer Premises Equipment
CRS Central Radio Station
CS Central Shelf
DBA Dynamic Bandwidth Allocation
DMS Digital Multipoint System
EPG Equipment Protection Group
ES Extension Shelf
FBA Flexible Bandwidth Allocation
FG Frequency Group
IDU Indoor Unit
INCO Installation Controller
IF Intermediate Frequency
ISDN Integrated Service Digital Network
LMT Local Maintenance Terminal
LOS Line Of Sight
MOCO Modem Controller
MUX Multiplexer
NU Network Unit
ODU Outdoor Unit
PMP Point to Multipoint
POTS Plain Old Telephone System
PSU Power Supply Unit
RASCO Radio System Controller
RBS Radio Base Station
RCS Redundant Central Shelf
RF Radio Frequency
RNU Remote Network Unit
RRS Remote Radio Station
RTFC Remote Transmit Frequency Control
RTPC Remote Transmit Power Control
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Abbreviations
Rx Receive
SECO Service Controller
SNI Service Node Interface
TS Terminal Station
Tx Transmit
UNI User Network Interface
WGA Waveguide Attenuator
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Introduction
1 Introduction
1.1 Handling the equipment units
MOS modules
Please read the handling instructions.
Components sensitive to electrostatic discharge.
Be sure to wear your grounding bracelet when working on the
system to protect the components from electrostatic discharge.
The grounding wire of the bracelet must be connected to the
grounding contact point.
Dangerous electrical voltages

Some parts of an electrical system are live. Some parts can also
have high operating temperatures.
Ignoring these circumstances and the warnings may result in injury
and damage to property.
It is therefore required that only qualified and authorized personnel
(maintenance staff as per EN60950) install and maintain the
system.
Before you switch on the power supply, remember the following
points:
• The unit might have dangerous electrical voltages. Make sure
you keep to the safety regulations for handling dangerous
voltages.
• If units or modules are wet, dry them before switching them on.
• Only plug in or unplug power supply units after the supply
voltage (230 V or 48 V) has been switched off.
• Only a trained electrician in compliance with IEC 215+A1 and
EN 60215 is allowed to connect the power supply unit.
• The electrical installation to connect the power supply units
must comply with national regulations.
• Only switch the unit on when the protective ground of the power
supply is connected.
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Ventilation
Do not place any objects (folders, operating manuals, etc.) on the
subrack vent panels, otherwise this will impair or prevent
ventilation.
Grounding
Take the unit into operation only after it has been grounded in
accordance with regulations. Grounding must comply with the
relevant national regulations.
Condensation on modules
If you transfer modules from a cold to a warmer atmosphere,
condensation may form on the modules as a result.
Do not start up modules if they are covered with condensation. Dry
them before switching them on.
EMC covers
Only operate the different subracks (Central Shelves and
Extension Shelves) with EMC covers mounted.
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1.2 Service personnel

Only personnel with the relevant qualifications and experience may
carry out installation, operation and maintenance. They must be
familiar with the sources of danger and be able to undertake the
necessary measures to minimize the risk of injury to themselves
and others.
1.2.1 Safety precautions

Only qualified maintenance personnel is permitted to start up the
equipment units or system. This manual is an aid for service
personnel, containing information intended to help draw the
attention to particularly sensitive areas or procedures.
The recommended safety equipment, such as hard hat, gloves,
safety belts etc. must be worn. This is particularly important when
work is being carried out on a mast or in the vicinity of a mast
(falling objects).
You must ensure that units or measuring equipment used for work
on masts or house roofs are secured so that they cannot fall and
injure passers-by.
Symbols used in this manual

Sections marked with the symbols shown in the following provide
the reader with important additional information for consideration.
• This symbol indicates that there is a potential risk of injury to

persons or other damage.
• This symbol indicates that devices or modules could be

damaged or destroyed if they are not handled properly.
• This symbol appears where additional information provides the

personnel with a deeper understanding or indicates important
work steps.
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1.2.2 Exposure to microwave radiation

In order to prevent damage due to the effect of microwaves, switch
off the transmit modules when carrying out any work near the
antennas.
There should be a safety clearance of 1 meter from the
antenna in the direction in which it radiates!
1.3 Information on intended use

The radio system may only be put into operation in accordance
with the purpose defined in the operating instructions and with the
specified parameters (e.g. transmit power, transmission rate,
frequency band, modulation mode and safety distance from the
antenna to avoid health risks caused by electromagnetic fields).
Any change in technical features and location may result in
cancellation of the operating permit.
Operation of this radio system is permitted in many countries

including EU member states and is subject to the operating
conditions prevailing in each country. Operation is only permitted
with the approval of the authority responsible for frequency
management in each country and in agreement with the prevailing
operating regulations of the Fixed Radio Service in the planned
frequency band (channel). This approval must be obtained before
commissioning.
Installation and operation may only be carried out by suitably

trained personnel.
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Preparation for commissioning
2 Preparation for commissioning

2.1 About this document
The present document contains the information required for
commissioning a MDMS Base Station. It is illustrated by examples
to make it clearer. It is possible that software changes made after
the document went to press mean that some screens may look
slightly different.
In this manual, we assume you have already assembled and

installed the system according to instructions and have made all
the necessary electrical connections. Each MDMS section must be
taken into operation separately. Please note that two persons who
fulfil the relevant requirements are required for commissioning.
2.1.1 Additional information on the equipment units and system

You can find more information about the MDMS in our manuals
and in the system descriptions. Please pay particular attention to
our equipment descriptions. You will find information about the
physical design of the system in our Installation Instructions.
The manual describes all the interfaces required for to put the
system into operation as they are required. For more detailed
information, please refer to the operating instructions.
A software tool called SECO (SErvice COntroller) is used for

system commissioning. It includes a user-friendly Windows 9x
user interface. There is more information on the SECO in the
SECO description.
Since the SECO is a very powerful tool, you should only use the
methods described in this manual.
The SECO software is provided on 3 disks. The Setup process is

described in Chapter 6.1.
The RASCO (RAdio System COntroller) and MOCO (MOdem

COntroller) software is also delivered on disk and also needs to be
previously installed on the laptop. The corresponding setup
process is described in Chapter 6.3.
2.1.2 Additional tools and test equipment

Chapter 6.1 lists the hardware requirements for the PC or laptop.
There is also a list of additional tools and the cabling and test
instruments required.
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2.2 Preparation
Before you start, make sure you have carried out all the
preparatory work (tools, measuring instruments and software
packages, SECO, MOCO and RASCO). Compare the
requirements described in Chapter 6.1.
2.2.1 What you need to know in advance:

• The length of the IF cable installed (cable between the Central
Shelves and Outdoor Units).
• The ID numbers of the Base Stations and Terminal modems.
This number is printed on a label on the front of the modem. It is
above the barcode and you can read it without extracting the
modem out of the rack. Please note down the number and the
position of the modem in the rack.
• The broadcast signal frequency for each sector.
• Additional configuration data from the Network Planning Group
of Marconi Communications GmbH, if necessary (depending on
the network environment). This information is provided in a
configuration file, in the form of a data sheet or in electronic
form.
Note: The SECO V. 3.0 does not always react immediately when
functions are selected by mouse click. In such cases, double-
click the corresponding item or shut down and restart the
corresponding window.
2.2.2 Behavior of the RBS (Modem and RASCO) in case of a reset

• RBS Modem - Link Status ’Up’: A reset of the modem module
leads to a reboot process and thus to short-term link failures.
• RBS Modem - Link Status ’Down’: A reset of the modem
module leads to a reboot process.
• RBS - RASCO ’Master’: A reset of the RASCO ’Master’
module leads to a short-term failure of the monitoring and DBA
functionality.
• RBS - RASCO ’Slave’: A reset on the RASCO ’Slave’ module
leads to a reboot process and thus to a short-term non-
availability of redundancy.
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2.2.3 Check the following points:

• If you are commissioning a MDMS 26 system, make sure you
are using the correct Outdoor Unit and the correct IF Unit.
Check the correlation using the following table.
Table 2-1 26 GHz system checklist

System Unit Number
65.7196.410.00-A002 or
IF Unit
65.7196.410.00-A003
26-1
Outdoor Unit 65.7202.85x.00-A001 to
65.7202.85x.00-A009
IF Unit 65.7202.500.00-A001
26-2 65.7202.40x.00-A001 to
Outdoor Unit
65.7202.40x.00-A025
IF Unit 65.7202.500.00-A001
26-2h 65.7202.39x.00-A038 to
Outdoor Unit
65.7202.39x.00-A043
Note: x can have a value between 0 and 5.
• Ensure that the Central Shelf power supply is switched off (slide
switch on the front of the power supply module). Check whether
the dip switch is set correctly (Chapter 2.2.4 on page 2-4). Then
push the power supply module completely into the rack.
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2.2.4 Standard dip switch setting

Fig. 2-1 shows the position of the dip switch. Table 2-2 shows the
required setting.
LED
ON/OFF
Please note that the power

supply unit of the Extension
Shelves is similar to that of
the Central Shelves.
However, it has no DIP
switch for the Outdoor Unit.
Switch
1 2 3 4
Dip switch
open
Fig. 2-1 Position of the DIP switch in the Central Shelf
Table 2-2 Dip switch settings
Switch Switch Switch Switch

Cable length
1 2 3 4
Open Open Open Closed up to 120m with

standard cable
Default setting
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2.3 Mounting the RASCO module

2.3.1 RASCO jumper setting
The CAN bus interface of the RASCO module is in the position
shown in Fig. 2-3. The interface is equipped with three small
jumpers which enable you to activate the ‘on-board’ CAN bus
termination. In a redundant Central Shelf, these jumpers must be
removed in normal operation. They are arranged on the interface
board as shown below. To remove these jumpers, extract the
interface board from the RASCO. Then re-mount the board in the
subrack.
Remove the three jumpers from

the CAN bus interface board
Fig. 2-2 CAN bus interface board jumper settings
The CAN bus termination is made by installing the jumpers on the

back of the Central Shelf or Extension Shelves. This is described
in the MDMS installation instructions for the Radio Base Station.
Note: When used in a Standard Central Shelf, do not remove

the jumpers!
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2.3.2 Jumper settings on the RASCO module

This section applies to the RASCO module of type number 172
only.
The RASCO module is equipped with jumpers which you must set
to the correct position depending on how the module is used.
Fig. 2-3 shows these jumpers which are used as follows:
• J22 - Onboard battery selection

• J28 - Operating mode selection
If you do not set these jumpers correctly, then the RASCO may not
function properly. See the next page for the correct positions of
these jumpers depending on the function required.
The RASCO supports two protection switching modes:
• Full: As soon as a RASCO or an IF link fails, it is replaced by the

redundant side.
• Transmission: If, for instance, only one RASCO is fitted and a
fault occurs in the data signal path of one side (IF Unit and
Outdoor Units A or B), the signals are switched to the other IF
Unit and Outdoor Unit.
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Slot A
B – CAN Bus
A connector
Connect flat
cable from this
connector to
shelf backplane Slot B
(CAN/IN). CAN bus
trailer card
J22
On board battery activated 1 2
3 4
Slot C 5 6
C - QD2 Cable
QD2 interface
D Connector
Connect the
flat cable from this trailer card
connector to
shelf backplane
(SER/IN). Slot D
J28 Operating
NOTE: mode
Jumper GPIO2 is always installed
Do not change GPIO2 to GPIO7!
Fig. 2-3 Position of RASCO jumpers
Connect J22 as shown in Fig. 2-3 .
Connect GPIO0 and GPIO1 as shown below.

NON-REDUNDANT MODE - Mount the RASCO on the left-
hand side of the Standard Central Shelf or in the redundant
Central Shelf (if only one RASCO is mounted, the redundant
Central Shelf is used as a normal Central Shelf).
Full Redundancy - Mount the RASCO on the right-hand side
of the redundant Central Shelf (see Fig. RASCO 2).
Full Redundancy - Mount the RASCO on the left-hand side of
the redundant Central Shelf.
Transmission redundancy (no RASCO redundancy, only one
RASCO mounted). Mount the RASCO on the right-hand side of
the redundant Central Shelf (see Fig. RASCO 2).
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Broadcast Modem (BRC 1)
Broadcast Modem (BRC 2)
Power Supply (PWR 2)

reserved for RASCO 3
Power Supply (PWR1)
Switch Board
RASCO 1
RASCO 2
IF Unit 1
IF Unit 2
The position of the RASCO jumpers can be checked using the
Service Controller. Click the RASCO field and highlight the linked
index. Then click ’Object’/’Status’. The information window (shown
overleaf) provides information on the jumper positions in the
’gen_purpose_inputs’ row, as follows:
0xf8
0xf9
0xfa
0xfb
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Fig. 2-4 RASCO status window
In this example, ’gen_purpose_inputs’ is set to 0xf8, i.e. to the

NON-REDUNDANT MODE. Mount the RASCO in the LEFT-HAND
SIDE of the standard Central Shelf or in a redundant Central Shelf
(if only one RASCO is mounted, the redundant Central Shelf is
used as normal Central Shelf).
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2.3.3 New RASCO - P RS 485

The figure below shows the jumper settings for the RASCO type P
RS 485.
Fig. 2-5 New RASCO jumper settings
Compared with Fig. 2-3, the modified jumper setting is

unambiguous. Mount the jumpers for the Onboard Battery before
putting the system into operation and remove all the CAN bus
termination jumpers in the redundant Central Shelf. For the
software upgrade required, please refer to the Upgrade
Instructions included in the delivery scope.
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Preparing system configuration
3 Preparing system configuration

This description applies only to the following equipment
configuration.
MDMS Version 3.0 using Software Version 3.21
3.1 Connection to MDMS

You must load the appropriate operating software into the equip-
ment before starting it up. Do this by connecting your computer
and the RASCO module(s) in the Central Shelf using a serial
cable. See Chapter 6.6 on page 6-10 for details of this cable.
3.1.1 RASCO type 172

The RASCO type 172 is used in the Central Shelves. Carry out all
downloads using the connection as shown in Fig. 3-1 between the
computer serial port and serial port 2 on the front panel of the
RASCO. Serial port 2 is the upper of the two 25-pin D-Sub
connectors on the front panel of the RASCO module.
RASCO
I.F. Combiner
Modem
Modem
Modem
Modem
Power Supply
Modem
Modem
Broadcast Modem
Rasco Serial
Port 2
IF Unit
Computer Serial Cable between SECO PC and RASCO
Standard Central Shelf
Fig. 3-1 RASCO Type 172 serial connection
Note that this figure shows a non-redundant Central Shelf. If a you

install a Redundant Central Shelf, there may be two RASCOs,
depending on the configuration.
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3.2 SECO operation

It is important that the computer serial port is configured correctly,
or it will not communicate with the RASCO. For a description of
how to do this, and the settings required, please refer to Chapter
6.4 on page 6-6 of this manual.
Ensure the power for the MDMS Central Shelf is switched on. The
green Power Supply LED must be lit. Now start up your computer.
Start the SECO software. Under Windows 95, this is usually done
by double-clicking the SECO symbol or by using the ’RUN…’
option of the Start menu. As soon as the SECO is running, the
SECO Main window should appear as shown in Fig 3-2. The
default start is shown below. After start-up, ensure that the RASCO
mode is adjusted.
Fig. 3-2 SECO Main window
Note: The color code indicating the module status is not displayed if
the corresponding module has been selected. For this reason,
ensure that no selection has been made before calling up a
window. Only then the module status will be displayed.
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If the connecting line is RED -

• Are you using the correct cable between the computer and the
RASCO? See Chapter 6.6 on page 6-10.
• Is the cable connected to a serial PC port and to the correct port
on the RASCO? See Chapter 3.1.1.
• Restart the SECO program on your computer.
• You may have the wrong computer port settings. See Chapter
Chapter 6.4 on page 6-6.
If the connecting line is still red, you may have a faulty

RASCO.
3.2.1 Working with the SECO

You can use the SECO Main window to access the MDMS
components by clicking on the appropriate box in the schematic
view of the window.
Clicking on a box opens the corresponding list mask. For

example, clicking on the ’Link’ box opens the link list mask shown
below.
Fig. 3-3 Link window
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The window contains a list of objects (connections, in this

example). The lists use color codes to indicate the status of the
displayed objects -
GREEN - Object active (In use) with no problems.

RED - Object not active or faulty.
BLUE - Object selected (for configuration or testing).
Select an object by clicking the ’Index’ column next to it. Select

multiple objects by keeping the left mouse button pressed and
’dragging’ the mouse cursor down in the Index column.
You normally edit object(s) by selecting and opening of a pulldown

menu. In this manual, we will refer to menus in the following
manner (example)
’Link’ window / ’Parameter’ / ’Modify’
This means: Open the ’Link’ window, activate the ’Parameter’

pulldown menu and select the ’Modify’ item from the menu
displayed. Depending on the item selected, a dialog box appears,
in which you can enter values, or which enables you to carry out
other actions as described in this text.
Some menus can be opened using ’Hot keys’. These are key
combinations such as Ctrl + W which can be used to open menu
options. To call up the corresponding menu, press ’Ctrl’ and ’W’
simultaneously on your keyboard. In this manual, such key
combinations are abbreviated as follows: (Ctrl + W).
You can open multiple windows in the SECO. For instance, if you
have the Link List window open, it is not necessary to close it to
open the BST List window, and so on.
Before downloading the MDMS system software to the MDMS, you

must first install it on your PC. This is described in Chapter 6.3 on
page 6-5.
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3.3 Overview of redundant system addressing

Components used in a redundant system are in part addressed
automatically. However, the Radio Base Station ID (RBS-Id) and
Multiplexer address must be entered.
Multiplexer
CDN/Id: 172.16.1.y
RS485
NSU
Ethernet
R R
MAU Either one of the two MAU
A RASCOs can be master A
S S
C C
O O
1 2
Left card slot Right card slot
Protection Operation
TCP/IP: 172.16.3.x TCP/IP: 172.16.2.x
RBS/Id: x
Fig. 3-4 Overview of Redundant Base Station addressing
The standard Marconi installation uses a private network

configuration. The default addresses correspond to the values
shown in Fig. 3-4. When you enter the RBS ID, the last digit of the
RASCO TCP/IP addresses is provided automatically (’x’ in
Fig. 3-4).
There may be more than one multiplexer, depending on the system

configuration. Each one of them must have an own address: this is
the value ’y’ shown in Fig. 3-4. The y address is the SISA address
of the MSV5 internal SISA-V.
Note: The MUX address in the RASCO must always be

defined (’RASCO’ ’Object’ ’TCP/IP configuration’). If
you are not using a MSV5, set the address to
’172.16.1.1’.
Since the redundant RASCO system communicates using the

TCP/IP protocol, you require two additional connections for the
client. These connections are referred to as RED-RASCO and
RED-GENSS and configured automatically by the system. See
Chapter 3.7.5.
Fig. 3-4 also contains the terminology used when referring to the
system. Note that the terms ’local’ RASCO and ’remote’ RASCO
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may also appear, both in the text and in the SECO dialog. The
’local’ RASCO is always the RASCO to which the SECO is
connected. The ’remote’ RASCO is the unit to which the SECO is
not connected.
The Master RASCO is the one currently controlling the system.

This can be either the left or the right unit.
3.4 RASCO directly in the NSÜ

This is a further RASCO variant. The details are described below.
In the NSÜ workstation, first start up the SISA-I process in the QD2
group via the Process Manager.
3.4.1 NSÜ workstation
Fig. 3-5 Process template QD 2
The next step is to set up the network. To do this, enter the Conn.
No., the server name and the NE Conn No.
3.4.2 Configuring the network
Fig. 3-6 Network configuration
Note that the NE Conn. No. is the start number for the QD2
address list.
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3.4.3 Creating the network in the Dialog Manager
Fig. 3-7 QD2 networks
Wait until the arrow in the black line reaches ’Network’ showing
that the new network is now online. Then check the SISA- I
function under the QD2 address list.
3.4.4 MDMS-IDU configuration

Once the connection to the network exists, you can create the
connection to the NSÜ. Connect the SECO to the RASCO and
select the ’Object/TCP/IP Configuration’ option to configure QD2
on the ’Master’ RASCO.
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3.4.5 Configuring QD2 on the ’Master’ RASCO
Fig. 3-8 IDU configuration
The ’Remote Port’ for the ’Peer Type’ QD2 is set to 41300 by
default. You must adjust this to the NE Conn. No. (here 41302).
The ’Remote IP Address’ is the IP address of the NSÜ Work-
station, the RASCO IP address must fit in with the IP structure of
the NSÜ.
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3.4.6 Configuring redundancy on the ’Slave’ RASCO
Fig. 3-9 Configuring redundancy
In redundancy operation, both RASCOs are interconnected via the

RBS Id. Note that both RASCOs have to use the same RBS ID as
it is also part of the NSÜ address (see above). The RASCO IP
addresses must be compatible with the IP structure of the NSÜ
and any intermediate routers.
3.4.7 Checking in the NSÜ

You check the previous configuration by requesting the QD2
address list as follows:
• SISA I message in the NSÜ under the SISA address NE Conn.

No. 001.
• SISA-V message from lower-order RASCO using the SISA
address NE Conn. No. 001. (RBS Id).
• The RASCO itself under the SISA address NE Conn. No.
001.(RBS Id).201.
• The terminals report with NE Conn. No. 001. (RBS Id). (TS
Modem Index).
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3.5 Starting up a redundant system with only one

RASCO
The following section describes the installation of a redundant
system fitted with a single RASCO board. It shows the relevant
chapter headings. This will only allow redundancy of the radio
system, not the control system. It is assumed that all cables etc.
have been connected according to the installation instructions. The
following tables show where to find the descriptions of the relevant
installation procedures.
• Set the RASCO jumpers to the correct position Chapter 2.3

Insert the RASCO in the right-hand side and switch on the power.
• Connect the SECO to the RASCO. Chapter 3.1.1
• Load and activate the RASCO software. Chapter 3.6.1
• Set the MUX address. Chapter 3.3
• Set the Radio Base Station Id. Chapter 3.7.4
• Set A&E and DBA licenses for both RASCOs if
Chapter 3.7.6
required.
• Check the RASCO alarm status.
Note that this is not a redundant system. Alarm
messages will appear for the non-existent Chapter 3.7.2
’remote’ system and unused CAN buses. These
alarms should be ignored.
• Set up the Base Station configuration (modems, Chapter 3.8
links, etc.). onwards
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3.6 Commissioning sequence for a system with a

redundant RASCO
The following section describes the installation of a system fitted
with two RASCO boards. It shows the relevant chapter headings.
This method ensures that only one RASCO is active. This allows
redundancy of both radio and control components. It is assumed
that all cables etc. have been correctly connected according to the
installation instructions.
• Set the jumpers for both RASCOs (depending on the installation)

Chapter 2.3
to the correct position.
Insert RASCO in the left-hand side and switch on the power.
• Connect the SECO to the RASCO on the left-hand side. Chapter 3.1.1
• Load and activate the RASCO software (application/DBA). Chapter 3.6.1
• Using the SECO, set up the connection to the Multiplexer (if
Chapter 3.7.5
installed) via the TCP/IP dialog of the Master RASCO.
• Set the Radio Base Station Id in the Master and switch off the left-
Chapter 3.7.4
hand side.
• Insert the RASCO in the right-hand side, and switch on the
Chapter 3.1.1
power.
• Connect the SECO to the RASCO on the right-hand side. Chapter 3.1.1
• Load and activate the RASCO software; switch on again the left-
Chapter 3.6.1
hand side.
• One of the RASCOs will become the Master (right-hand side). The
Chapter 3.7.3
LEDs on the Switch Module will show this.
• Set the A&E and DBA licenses for both RASCOs, if required. Chapter 3.7.6
• Check for a ’License Mismatch’ alarm. Chapter 3.7.2
• If the Ethernet Alarm is inactive, then the ’Not Configured’ alarm
for the remote RASCO should clear within 5 minutes of Chapter 3.7.2
establishing the Ethernet connection.
• Enable RF redundancy (EPG). Chapter 3.7.8
• Check the RASCO alarm status. All interface alarms should now
be deactivated. If the Ethernet Alarm is active, check the correct
Chapter 3.7.2
cabling, RBS ID on both RASCOs, and IP addresses which must
be 172.16.x.x in the Private Network.
• Configure the Base Station (Modems, Links, etc.) on the Master Chapter 3.8
RASCO. onwards
• DBA / Frequency Configuration on the Master RASCO. Chapter 3.9.4
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3.6.1 Installing the RASCO software
Before installing the RASCO software, note the

following points!
• Use the latest version of the SECO software for the installation.
Full functionality with upgraded MDMS software is not
guaranteed with older SECO software.
• The RASCO software files must be loaded on your computer. A
download to the RASCO is possible only from there. The files
must be loaded only once (see Chapter 6.3.1 on page 6-5).
Click the RASCO box in the schematic view of the SECO desktop.
The RASCO List window illustrated in Fig. 3-10 appears.
Fig. 3-10 RASCO window showing the Parameter menu
1. Select the corresponding index and open the ’Parameter’ /

’Software Download’ menu (Ctrl + W). The RASCO dialog
window display in Fig. 3-11 appears. Click the Tab at the bottom
left-hand side of the window marked RASCO to switch to the
RASCO software dialog.
2. Click the dialog button marked ’Dump’.
(See Fig. 3-11).
3. A standard Windows dialog mask for file selection appears.
Select the RASCO application file which you loaded onto to
your computer as described in Chapter 6.3.1 on page 6-5. It will
have a name similar to the one listed in Table 3-1.
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Table 3-1 Examples of RASCO application filenames
File name Used in
RASCO 172,
172Rs485MDMSQd2V03_20_001.bin
RS485
This file example is valid for all MDMS versions (3.5 GHz, 10.5
GHz and 26 GHz), software version 3.20 (in the filename indicated
with 03_20).
Path: ...\V2_1\xxxGHz\Modem\V03_20).
Fig. 3-11 RASCO software dialog
Click ’Open’ in the File Selector to start downloading to the

RASCO. A ’Progress Bar’ will show how the download is
proceeding. If it shows no activity for several minutes, then the
download has failed and the process must be repeated starting
with step 2.
When the 'Progress Bar' has reached 100%, wait approximately

90 seconds, until the word ’Idle’ appears in the field in the lower
part of the dialog box (see Fig. 3-11). Now click the ’Activate Flash’
button in the RASCO dialog box. The RASCO starts the program
stored in the flash memory.
When the process is complete, the Status Line at the bottom of the
window displays the word ’Idle’ (see Fig. 3-11). Click the ’Close’
button on the RASCO dialog box to close it. You can also close the
RASCO window by clicking the top right-hand corner of the
window.
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3.7 RASCO configuration

Note that these settings generally apply to an entire sector. If this is
not the case, this will be mentioned in the relevant section.
3.7.1 RASCO configuration using the Hyper Terminal

Setting the RASCO IP address (Netmask) and the fixed
Gateway IP address
Connect your PC to serial port 1 of the RASCO. Then start up the

Hyper Terminal with the following settings:
Fig. 3-12 Settings on the Hyper Terminal
Note: Only enter the values specified by the Network Planning

Group.
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To activate the ’Modify‘ mask, click the ’Reset’ button on the

connected RASCO. Within three seconds, interrupt the reboot
process thus activated. The following mask appears:
Fig. 3-13 Hyper Terminal - Modify mask
Now press the ’Enter’ key. Select the specified settings up to "This
board‘s LAN IP address“ and enter the RASCO IP address or
select the default setting if this address has already been
configured. Continue up to "Use a subnet mask for the LAN
Interface?" and enter ’y’. In the next position, i.e. "Subnet mask for
LAN (0 for none)?“, enter the Subnet mask of the RASCO IP
address in hexadecimal format. Continue up to "Should there be a
default gateway for packet routing?“ and enter ‘y’. You will then be
asked "What is its IP address?“. Enter the predefined IP address of
the Gateway connected to the TCP/IP interface of the RASCO.
Press the ’Enter’ key until the ’Startup Mode’ mask appears:
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1(7:25.,17(5)$&(3$5$0(7(56
Do you want a LAN interface? [Y]
7KLVERDUG V/$1,3DGGUHVV 5$53 ">@ 5DVFR,3DGUHVV
8VHDVXEQHWPDVNIRUWKH/$1LQWHUIDFH" [N] \
6XEQHWPDVNIRU/$1 IRUQRQH " [0] )))) 5DVFRQHWPDVN

Do you want a shared memory network interface? [N]
6KRXOGWKHUHEHDGHIDXOWJDWHZD\IRUSDFNHWURXWLQJ" [N] \
:KDWLVLWV,3DGGUHVV" [0.0.0.0] ,3DGUHVVRIGHIDXOWJDWHZD\
08/7,352&(66,1*3$5$0(7(56
Do you want to configure a multiprocessing pSOS+m system? [N]
HARDWARE PARAMETERS:
Baud rate for serial channels [19200]
Bus address of this board’s dual-ported memory [1000000]
RASCO M172 BOOTLOADER PARAMETERS:
IP address of the TFTP Boot server to boot from? [150.21.0.43]
What is the name of the file to be loaded and started? [172rasco.hex]
How long (in seconds) should CPU delay before starting up? [3]
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
STARTUP MODE:
Run the RASCO M172 Bootloader
NETWORK INTERFACE PARAMETERS:
IP address on LAN is FKHFN 5DVFR,3DGUHVV
LAN interface’s subnet mask is 0xIIII FKHFN 5DVFRQHWPDVN
Shared memory interface is disabled

IP address of default gateway to other networks is FKHFN GHIDXOWJDWHZD\
MULTIPROCESSING PARAMETERS:
This board is currently configured as a single processor system
HARDWARE PARAMETERS:
Serial channels will use a baud rate of 19200
This board’s memory will reside at 0x1000000 on the VME bus
Processor Type :: MC68LC060 operating at 32 Mhz
RAM configuration :: DRAM 8 Mb
:: SRAM 512 Kb
RASCO M172 BOOTLOADER PARAMETERS:
IP address of the TFTP host is 150.21.0.43
The file to download and start is 172rasco.hex
APPLICATION UPDATE OF NETWORK INTERFACE PARAMETERS
After board is reset, startup code will wait 3 seconds
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
(M)odify any of this or (C)ontinue? [M] & &RQWLQXH
Fig. 3-14 Startup Mode mask
Check the modified settings. If they are correct, continue the

configuration process by entering ’c’. To make new changes, press
’m’. If you continue, the RASCO now continues the reset process.
You can now shut down the Hyper Terminal.
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3.7.2 RASCO alarm status

During the configuration process, the MDMS alarm status can be
checked. Proceed as follows:
1. From the RASCO list window, open the ’Object / Alarm Status’
menu.
Fig. 3-15 RASCO alarm window
2. Close the window by clicking 'Close'.
Note: Note that if the system is non-redundant, the alarms for the
’remote’ RASCO are not defined. In addition, if the local
RASCO does not use all three CAN buses, then unused CAN
buses will also signal alarms.
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3.7.3 Switch module LEDs

The front of the Switch Module included in a redundant system has
eight LEDs arranged in two vertical rows of four as shown in the
diagram below.
left right
Transmission Alarm (red)

system Active (green)
Alarm (red)
RASCO with
control function Active (green)
Switch Module
Fig. 3-16 Switch Module in a redundant system
The ’active’ LEDs are green and show which RASCO is currently
’Master’. The ’alarm’ LEDs are red and display a defect or failure of
a component. They operate as shown below. If a component on
the active side fails and the automatic switching function is active,
the system will switch over as indicated by the green LEDs. The
red ’alarm’ LEDs indicate the failed component. .
Status Mode LEDs

Automatic
Active side LED lit
redundancy on
green
Unit in operation ON
Manual redundancy Active side LED
ON flashing GREEN
Component
Alarm LED
failure
RED
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3.7.4 Setting the RASCO RBS ID

1. In the RASCO list box, open the ’RBS - Id’ menu. The small
dialog box shown in Fig. 3-17. opens.
Fig. 3-17 RASCO RBS-Id dialog box
2. Enter the RBS-Id supplied by the Marconi Network Planning

Group. Then click OK to close the dialog.
Note that this ID must be passed to the second RASCO in a

redundant system and does not have to be entered again in
the second RASCO.
3.7.5 Setting TCP/IP addresses

The RASCOs use a TCP/IP protocol to communicate with each
other and with the multiplexers. There are two different addressing
schemes which affect the addressing format used. The Marconi
Planning Group will supply the type of network used and the
configuration information.
Internal network address

This address is selected automatically and set to 172.16.2.x
(RASCO in right card slot) or to 172.16.3.x (RASCO in left card
slot) whenever you configure a TCP/IP connection, for example, to
a multiplexer. The value x is entered automatically and depends on
the RBS ID (see Chapter 3.7.4).
The multiplexer address must be set to 172.16.1.y, where y is the

CDN ID supplied by the Marconi Network Planning Group. Set this
value as follows:
If neither an MSV5 nor a QD2 connection to NSÜ is being used,

the TCP/IP address must be set to ’172.16.1.1’ as default.
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1. Open the RASCO List window and select the RASCO by

clicking the index column. Call up the Object / TCP/IP Device
Configuration menu. The dialog box shown in Fig. 3-18 will
open. .
Fig. 3-18 TCP/IP system address
This overview shows the various devices and addresses. In the

installation phase, the multiplexer(s) are not displayed. Please
ensure that you do not delete or modify any settings not described
below, as this could make it impossible for the system to operate
without any problems.
Note: The port numbers and remote IP addresses for the clients
RED-RASCO and RED-GENSS are also entered
automatically in this window. They have the same address
(last position) as the RBS ID entered as described above.
Do not change this unless you have explicit instructions
from the Marconi Network Planning Group.
2. For multiplexer installation, click the ’New’ button. The 'New
TCP/IP' dialog box shown in Fig. 3-19 appears.
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Fig. 3-19 Entering the multiplexer TCP/IP address
3. Now enter ’Mux’ in the ’Peer Type’ box. The remote Port
address sets itself automatically to 8192 and the remote IP
address to 172.16.1.y. You should enter the correct CDN ID
value for ’y’ as supplied by the Marconi Network Planning
Group.
4. Set the timeout to 60 seconds (default value). Then click ’Apply’
to accept the data entered.
5. Repeat this multiplexer address installation if you are using
more than one multiplexer.
6. Then click on the ’Close’ button to close the dialog. After you
have entered the addresses, click ’Update’, so that the data
shown in the window are updated.
7. Check that the RASCO IP address 172.16.2.x is displayed. ’x’ is
the RBS ID.
8. The RED-RASCO and RED-GENSS should appear as UP
(right-hand column). If you have installed the multiplexer, it
should also show ’UP’. If not, then check that you have entered
the addresses correctly and that the Ethernet connection
between the MDMS and MSV5 is correctly installed.
9. Close the RASCO list window. This completes the TCP/IP
setting for a non-redundant system.
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3.7.6 Setting the A&E and DBA licenses

If the system uses Authentication & Encryption and/or DBA
functions, you must enter the license numbers before these
functions can operate. See also Chapter 3.8.2 on page 3-27 for a
description of the Smart Card installation.
A & E / DBA file An example of this file is shown below. (You can read it using the
Windows Notepad utility). It shows the factory ID of the RASCO to
which the numbers apply (950000000 in this example), the actual
license key number which you should enter (if you are doing this
manually), the number of connections to which it applies, and the
validity period of the license.
This example shows license numbers for both A&E and DBA:
there may be only one set depending on which licenses have been
granted.
If the license is for a redundant system, there will be two sets of

numbers, i.e. one for each RASCO. If an IP connection exists
between the RASCOs as described earlier, then the system will
send the correct number to the appropriate RASCO. If this
connection does not exist, proceed as follows:
1. Send the file to one RASCO.

2. Send the file to the second RASCO.
The RASCOs are able to select the correct number from the file
and load it.
3. Check that you have correctly loaded the license numbers as
described in Chapter 3.7.7 on page 3-25.
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Fig. 3-20 Example of an A&E and DBA license file
1. Open the RASCO List window and select the RASCO by

clicking the index column on the right-hand side of the List box.
Then call up the ’Object / Set License’ menu. The dialog box
shown below will open.
Fig. 3-21 A&E License dialog box
2. Click ’Send License File’ and select the correct file. This file will
contain the necessary A&E or DBA numbers or both. The
SECO will send these to the RASCO.
Manual entry option:

1. Click the arrow in the middle of the Service box. A small pull-
down menu will appear (as shown above) with a list of possible
services.
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2. Select AE or DBA from this menu. Then enter the AE or DBA

license number in the license key box.
If this number is incorrect, the function will not be enabled.

Marconi will provide this number in a text file on a disk. You can
copy it from the text file using the Windows ’Copy’ and ’Paste’
functions as follows (see Fig. 3-20 on page 3-23):
Open the text file using (for instance) the Windows Note Pad.
Find the correct license number in the text, highlight it, then
press Ctrl+C to copy it to the Windows clipboard. Then click the
’License Key’ dialog box to make it the active window and place
the cursor in the ’License Key’ box. Press Ctrl+V to paste the
number into the box.
3. When you have entered the number correctly, click ’Send
License Key’ to send the number to the RASCO.
4. See the next section 'Verifying the correct license number entry'
on page 3-25 for how to check the correctness of the entry.
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3.7.7 Verifying the correct license number entry

Check whether you have entered the A&E and DBA license
numbers correctly. In the RASCO window, open the ’Object’ /
'Show Services' menu. The ’Services’ window shown in Fig. 3-22
appears.
The window shows the services/functions enabled for the system.

The example shows the Authentication and Encryption function for
150 links as from 07.09.1999. There are 5772 more operating
days. The DBA function is also activated for 150 links as from
07.09.1999. There are slightly more than 5772 operation days left.
If you have not entered the license number, the corresponding
services will not be displayed.
Fig. 3-22 Services window
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3.7.8 Enabling RF redundancy

You must enable the RF redundancy feature to ensure operation.
This is done as follows:
1. Open the ’Signal Path’ window shown below.

2. Click the ’ON’ box in the ’EPG Status’ field. A check mark
appears. Then close the ’Signal Path’ window.
Fig. 3-23 Enabling RF redundancy
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3.8 Modem configuration

The system must detect the BRC and BST modems before you
can work with them.
When you start up the system for the first time, the RASCO
assigns the modems to a list in their slot order.
You must also enter the data of the CPE modems used in the
Terminal Stations in the Base Station.
3.8.1 BST modem

• Activate the ’BST Modems’ window by clicking on the ’BST
Modems’ box in the SECO Main Window.
• Click ’Update All’ to check the modems installed. The BST
modems installed in the Shelves are automatically detected,
and the BST Modem window will display the ID number.
• Now close the Modem window.
3.8.2 Smart card installation

For Authentication and Encryption (A & E) purposes, the system
may be equipped with a Smart Card in a small holder fitted on the
front side of the BRC modem(s). If the system is not licensed for
this function, go to section 'BRC modem registration check' on
page 3-29.
You should not plug the Smart Card into the modem while the
power is on. You may install it before power is supplied to the
equipment. You may remove the modem from the shelf whilst the
power supply is still on.
1. Remove the BRC modem (there will be two in a redundant

system - both are equipped with Smart Cards).
2. Refer to Fig. 3-24 below. Slide the lock on the Smart Card
holder back and open the cover. Place the Smart Card in the
holder so that the connectors in the holder are in contact with
the Smart Card element. Then close the cover. Note that the
card has a chamfered edge.
3. Close the lock on the card holder. If it will not close fully, check
the card is installed correctly with the correct side up.
4. Replace the BRC modem in the Shelf.
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Fig. 3-24 Smart Card and holder
Please note that the Smart Card in the illustration is shown the
wrong way round. The contact points must face down in the holder.
Do not insert the Smart Card while the BRC modem is in operation.
*) Check that the correct Smart Card is in use:

00010001 is the correct identification for the BRC modem
00000001 is the correct identification for the CPE modem
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3.8.3 BRC modem registration check

1. You can check the modem ID registration by opening the BRC
modem window and clicking the appropriate box as follows:
Standard Central Shelf - BRC Modem.
Redundant Central Shelf - Signal Path.
2. A window will open as shown below. (Fig. 3-25 shows the
Signal Paths window, the BRC modem window is similar). Click
the ’Update All’ button in the right-hand section of the window to
update the Modem list. Any BRC modems installed in the
Central Shelf must be automatically detected, and the ID
numbers displayed in the Modem window.
Fig. 3-25 Signal Path window
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3.9 Software installation

The diagram depicted in Fig. 3-26 shows the software installation
sequence. The procedures shown are required for a new
installation. In addition, a number of optional operations may be
necessary depending on the functions required in the installation.
These optional procedures are listed in Chapter 3.7. You should
read the notes below carefully before proceeding.
Note that upgrading software from older versions already in the

system is not described in this manual. There is a different
procedure for earlier versions of the software due to Marconi’s
continuous update policy. You may obtain further information from
Marconi on how to carry out these procedures if required.
For new installations, Marconi will supply the modems with the
boot kernel software already installed. There is no guarantee that
this is the latest version. Check the existing version and if
necessary update it. This is described in Chapter 3.9.1.
Load the application and configuration files as described in

Chapter 3.9.2. This process is briefly described below.
Install the software in the BRC and BST modems by first ’dumping’
it into the RASCO. From there load it to the modem MOCO. Once
’dumped’ into the RASCO, you can load the software into multiple
modems. The diagram on the next page shows the steps involved.
It is also possible to load the software for the Terminal modems at

the same time, by temporarily inserting them in unused positions in
the Central or Extension Shelves. You can load up to 50 modems
simultaneously with this method. Once you have loaded the
software into the modems, you can remove them and insert them
in any location as required. Note that the RASCO automatically
detects and registers the location of each modem. The method
described in Chapter 3.8 'Modem configuration' describes how to
determine the location of each modem.
The application software is common to all the modems used in

MDMS system (BRC, BST and Terminal). The position of the
modem in the Shelf determines whether it operates as a BRC, a
BST or a Terminal modem.
In case of an initial installation of the Base Station, there is no link,

so that it will not be possible to access the Terminal modem(s). For
this reason, the Terminal software must be installed directly at the
Terminal. For detailed information, please refer to the ’Terminal
Station Commissioning Instructions, System Version 3.0'.
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Modem software loading sequence
START
Dump Configuration Software
Dump Boot Kernel Software
Dump Application Software
Load Boot Kernel Software
Load Configuration Software
Load Application Software
End of Installation
Fig. 3-26 Software installation sequence
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3.9.1 Preparing the modems for software installation

Before loading the modems with software, ceck the following
points!
For BRC modem(s)

Check whether the modem holder and modulator are switched off.
Do this by:
1. Opening the ’BRC List’ window by clicking on

BRC Modem for a standard Central Shelf
Signal Path for a redundant Central Shelf
Fig. 3-27 Modem software
2. Select the ’Views/Software’ menu. The list box displays the

number of the installed MOCO boot kernel (see Fig. 3-27). If
this is an old version, please contact Marconi for advice on
software compatibility. Chapter 3.8.2. describes the procedure
for installing the boot kernel software.
3. With a Redundant Central Shelf, select the BRC modems
individually.
4. Open the following menu:
Parameter / Modify Standard Central Shelf
Parameter / BRC Modem / Modify Redundant Central Shelf
The dialog box depicted in Fig. 3-28 appears.
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Fig. 3-28 BRC Modem dialog box
5. Please see Table 4-1 on page 4-11 for the transmit frequencies.
6. Enter the values for ’Tx Power Delta’ and the ’Power
Compensation Factor’ in accordance with the values supplied
by the Marconi Planning Group.
7. Ensure that the ’Carrier’ and ’Modulator’ boxes are not marked.
If they are check-marked as shown in the above figure, then
click the box to remove the check-mark.
8. Close the dialog box by clicking ’OK’.
Don’t forget to switch the carrier and modulator back on after

completing the software installation. The settings given in the
above window are based on the data supplied by the Planning
Group. See page 3-45.
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For BST modem(s)

Ensure that the modem is not used in an active link. You should
avoid this for a new installation. Check it as follows:
1. Open the Link window (see Fig. 3-3 on page 3-3). One of the
columns shows the Link State of each link. If it is displaying
’Active’, select the required link(s), then click the ’Deactivate’
button on the right of the window to ensure the selected links
are not active.
Please note, that up to 50 links can be selected at the same
time.
2. Close the Link window.
3. Open the BST Modem List window and select the ’Views/
Software’ menu.
4. One of the columns in the window shows the version number of
the modem software installed. If this is an old version, then you
must first install the new version as described in Chapter 3.8.2.
5. Close the BST Modem window.
It is now possible to load the application and configuration files

from the RASCO into one or more modems. This is described in
Chapter 3.9.2.
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3.9.2 Modem software installation

First ’dump’ the software required into the RASCO. As the modem
modules could be equipped with boot kernel software of Version
3.1 or earlier, it is necessary to update the software, if necessary.
Read the document ’SW-Upgrade with SECO’, Doc. No.
62.1047.406.00-AW003.
’Dump’ command for loading software into the

RASCO
1. Open the required modem window from the SECO Main
Window. (Note: Redundant Central Shelf BRC modems are
listed in the ’Signal Path’ box).
2. Select the required modem(s).
3. Use the ’Dump’ command to load the MOCO configuration files
into the RASCO. Then continue with steps 5 and 6. Note that a
different configuration file is used for each system.
Fig. 3-29 RASCO - Software download
The filenames given below are typical examples:

0350_E1_0320_00_c.bin MDMS 3.5 GHz system
260h_E1_0320_00_c.bin MDMS 26h GHz system
2601_E1_0320_00_c.bin MDMS 26-1 GHz system
2602_E1_0320_00_c.bin MDMS 26-2 GHz system
1050_E1_0320_00_c.bin MDMS 10.5 GHz system
105a_E1_0320_00_c.bin MDMS 10.5a GHz system
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Note: In the case of a 26-1 GHz Base Station or a 26-2 GHz Base
Station, both configuration files 2601_E1_0320_00_c.bin
and 2602_E1_0320_00_c.bin may be used independently of
the IF Unit / ODU.
’Dumping’ process
1. To dump the MOCO configuration file into the RASCO, click the
’Dump’ button on the Software dialog box. The RASCO SW
download window opens (Modem tab). Click ’Dump’. This
opens a file selection box. Select the configuration file you
need. (Path:..\V3_0\xxxGHZ\Modem\V03_20...).
2. Click OK on the File Selector to dump the configuration into the
RASCO. A status bar will tell you when the download is
complete. Wait approximately 90 seconds until the word ’Idle’
appears in the box at the bottom of the dialog before continuing.
3. Continue dumping the MOCO boot kernel if necessary and
repeat steps 4 and 5 replacing ’Configuration’ by ’Boot Kernel’.
The same file is used for all MDMS versions. The file name is:
GEN_GEN_0320_00_b.bin
4. Now continue with dumping the MOCO application file and
repeat steps 4 and 5 replacing ’Configuration’ by ’Application’.
For software versions 3.0 or higher, the same file is used for all
versions of the MDMS. The filename is
’GEN_E1_0320_00_a.bin’.
Fig. 3-30 BST Software Download - Configuration
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Loading process
You can now load the software into the modem(s) (BRC and BST)
from the RASCO as follows (existing links must be deactivated
during the download to the BST modems; this is only necessary if
this is not a first installation).
1. If an old version of the boot kernel software was installed in the

modems, then you must install the later version first. Select the
option ’MOCO Boot Kernel’ from the Load field in the dialog
box. Then click the ’Load’ button to transfer the boot kernel
software from the RASCO to the MOCO. This procedure takes
about five minutes.
Check whether the software download was successful. (See

MOCO software troubleshooting).
2. Continue by selecting ’MOCO Configuration’ in the Load field of

the dialog box.
3. Click ’Load’ in the dialog box. This will start the configuration
software download from RASCO to the selected modems. This
takes approximately 1 minute for a configuration file.
4. Now repeat steps 10 and 11, but select ’MOCO Application’ in
the ’Load’ field of the dialog box to load the application file. This
will take approximately 5 minutes.
5. After downloading the files to the BRC modems start again with
step 2 for the BST modems. Open the BST modem list and
choose ’Parameter / Software’.
Appendix B describes the online software download to the CPM

modem via radio in detail. A radio link to the CPE modem is a pre-
requisite for this.
MOCO software troubleshooting

You can check whether the file transfer to the MOCO was
successful by opening the appropriate Modem List window.
Click the ’Update All’ button on the right-hand side of the window.
Then look at the columns displaying the software version numbers.
If the incorrect version number is displayed, check the following:
- Did you use the correct software file?

- Check the modem configuration by selecting one or more
modems from the ’Modem List’ window. Then select the
’Object / Configuration’ menu option. Check whether the
system is correct (3.5, 10.5 or 26 GHz) and whether you are
using the most recent version.
- Repeat the software installation sequence.
If the installation fails again for the same modem, it is possible that
the modem is faulty.
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3.9.3 Terminal modem registration

If, for example, there are six BST modems in a non-redundant
Central Shelf or an Extension Shelf, so-called imaginary links and
the associated terminals are created automatically. The Factory ID
numbers of the Terminal Modems to be used in links supported by
the Base Station for each sector must be entered in the Base
Station before setting up the links.
If Smart Card information used for Authentication and Encryption

(A&E) is available, this must be entered at the same time. After
setting up the link, the Smart Card Information can be checked
using a CPE status request.
1. Open the ’CPE Modem List’ window and select the ’Object’ /
’New CPE Modem’ menu. The following CPE modem dialog
appears.
Fig. 3-31 CPE Modem Dialog window
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2. Enter the Factory ID number of the Terminal modem

(manufacturer ID).
3. Repeat this process for all Terminal modems.

4. Close the CPE Modem window.
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3.9.4 DBA / frequency configuration

You can load a default Dynamic Bandwidth Allocation file
containing specific configuration values for the sector into the
RASCO. The file is supplied by the Marconi Network Planning
Group. The values adjusted can be manually modified if the
Marconi Network Planning Group makes available specific
instructions and the necessary settings.
1. Open the RASCO List window. Select the RASCO by clicking

the index column. Then activate the Object / Configuration /
Load Configuration File menu (Ctrl+R).
Fig. 3-32 Selecting the DBA configuration
Note: In case of a RASCO switchover, the ’Redundancy’ menu item

is not immediately available in the RASCO window. The SECO
connection should be switched over to ’CPE’ and then back to
’RASCO’.
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2. A file selector helps you to select the correct file. The

appropriate file is DBADefault10.5GHz.cfg (depending on the
MDMS system used).
3. Click the ’Open’ button in the File Selector windown to start the
configuration download.
4. When the download is complete, you may close the RASCO

window.
3.9.5 MIB download

For downloading the Modem Information Base, activate the
RASCO window. Then open the ’Parameter’ pulldown menu and
select the ’Upload’ option.
Fig. 3-33 Software upload
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The following mask appears:
Fig. 3-34 RASCO - Configuration upload
The ’Static Configuration’ parameter cannot be modified. Start the

upload process by means of the ’Go’ button. This process takes
about 10 minutes. As soon as ’Idle’ is displayed in the bottom right
section of the mask, the upload process is complete.
Return to the RASCO window. Open the ’Parameter’ pulldown

menu and select the ’Software Download’ option.
Fig. 3-35 Start software download
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Fig. 3-36 Software download
Click the ’Dump’ button to download the software to the RASCO.

Fig. 3-37 RASCO file
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Using the File Selector, select the required ’bin’ file. Open this file.
As soon as the progress bar in the bottom left section has reached
100%, the MIB download has been sucessfully completed.
Note: Should the "Internal Timeout ERR#:0/0" error message be

displayed after the progress bar has reached 100%, ignore
this message. It does not affect the download function.
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Ensure that the BRC modem carrier and modulator are

switched on. To check this, proceed as follows:
1. Open the ’BRC List’ window by clicking on

’BRC Modem’ in case of a standard Central Shelf
’Signal Path’ in case of a redundant Central Shelf
2. Select the BRC modem.
3. Open the
’Parameter / Modify’...Standard Central Shelf
’Parameter’ / ’BRC Modem’ / ’Modify’...Redundant Central
Shelf
The dialog shown in Fig. 3-38 is displayed.
Fig. 3-38 BRC Modem Dialog window
4. Ensure that the ’Carrier’ and ’Modulator’ options are activated

by clicking on them.
5. Close the dialog window by clicking ’OK’.
NOTE: With Redundant Central Shelves, only the carrier of the

modem may be switched on in the ’up’ status (Signal Path).
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Setting instructions
4 Setting instructions
Chapter 4.1 only applies to the 3.5 GHz ODU. If you are commis-
sioning a 10.5 GHz or 26 GHz system, please see Chapter 4.1 on
page 4-1.
4.1 Setting the ODU channel (3.5 GHz systems only)

Open the BRC Modem window and select a BRC modem. Then
select the ’Parameter’ / ’IF Unit’ / ’Gains’ menu.
In the ’HPA Mode’, check-mark the ’On’ box.
Fig. 4-1 BRC IF Unit dialog
Close the dialog box and close the SECO application.
Remove the small cover plate from the rear side of the 3.5 GHz
Outdoor Unit (see below). (It covers a 9-pin Sub-D socket).
Connect this socket to the PC serial port using a 1:1 cable.
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Fig. 4-2 PC connection
Start the HyperTerminal Program in Windows 95. (This program is

usually supplied as a component part of Windows 95. If you do not
have it on your PC, then you must install it from your Windows 95
disks).
When it starts, the HyperTerminal will ask you to enter a name for
the connection. Cancel this dialog box.
In the HyperTerminal program, select the ‘File’/’Properties’ menu.

The following dialog appears:
Fig. 4-3 HyperTerminal configuration 1
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Open the pulldown menu for ’Connect using’ and select the PC
serial port you wish to use (usually COM1 or COM2).
Click on ’Configure’. A second dialog opens:
Fig. 4-4 HyperTerminal configuration 2
Enter the values shown in Fig. 4-4 below.
Click the ’OK’ button to return to the first dialog box. Click OK again
to return to the HyperTerminal main window.
The channel number to be used (between 1 and 6) is supplied by

the Marconi Network Planning Group. Type the following
commands into the HyperTerminal main window, x being the
channel number. <Return> means press the Return or Enter key
on your PC:
• CHN x <return>
There is a space between CHN and the channel number. The ODU
should send a status value between 0 and 255 back to the
computer.
To check if the unit has accepted the setting correctly, type:

• CHN? <return>
There is no space between CHN and the ‘?’. The device should
first return a status value between 0 and 255 followed by the
channel number to which the unit is set. If it is not correct, try to set
it again. If it still fails, the Outdoor Unit is probably faulty.
When you have finished making this setting, disconnect the cable
to the computer and put the cover over the connector on the ODU.
Reconnect the PC to the RASCO as previously and restart the
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SECO.
Open the BRC Modem window and select the Parameter / IF Unit /
Gains menu. Activate HPA by clicking the ’HPA Mode’ ’On’ box so
that a check mark is displayed. (This dialog box is illustrated in Fig.
4-1 page 4-1).
Now continue with Chapter 4.2 on page 4-5.
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4.2 Compensation for system cable attenuation

Compensation is made for system cable attenuation by setting the
gain on the IF unit. The test point is the end of the system cable at
the ODU.
The principle of the operation is to transmit a single unmodulated

carrier as a reference, then adjust this value to a known level at the
input to the Outdoor Unit. This is then used as a reference level by
the system.
The system IF cable normally carries the DC supply for the

Outdoor Unit as well as IF signals. A spectrum analyzer must be
connected to the cable. If the input is not suitable for DC, proceed
as described in Step 1. See Chapter 6.7 on page 6-11 for more
information on the spectrum analyzer.
The equipment setup required for cable loss compensation is as

follows:
NOTE: If you are setting up a redundant system,

ensure you know which redundant path you are testing
so the correct IF cable is used.
Fig. 4-5 Setup for IF cable loss compensation
1. If the spectrum analyzer is not suitable for DC on the IF cable,

interrupt the power supply to the ODU (pull out the following
connectors on the backplane of the Central Shelf: Standard
Central Shelf X4, redundant Central Shelf X4 and X8).
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Alternatively, use a DC block between the spectrum analyzer and

the IF cable.
2. Open the BST Modem List window and select one BST modem.
It is important that the modem is not involved in a link. For an
initial installation, all other Base Station modems should be off
by default. If you suspect this may not be the case, then you
must check all the BST modems and ensure that the carrier of
all but one modem is switched off.
3. Open the ’Parameter’ / ’Modify’ menu. The box shown in
Fig. 4-6 opens.
Fig. 4-6 BST settings
The values entered in the boxes must correspond to those of the

Planning Group.
Tx and Rx frequencies:
• MDMS 3.5 7 MHz

• MDMS 10.5 15 MHz
• MDMS 10.5a 14 MHz
• MDMS 26-1 and 26-2 14 MHz
• MDMS 26h 7 MHz
• Modulation 16 PSK 3/4
• Power Delta 9 dB
’Carrier’ and ’Structured’ must be set to ’ON’, and the modulator to

’OFF’. All the time slots are set.
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4. Set the spectrum analyzer as follows:

Reference level: -30 dBm
Center frequency: (3.5, 10.5, 26-1 GHz): 495 MHz
(26-2 and 26h) 403.4 MHz
Measuring range: 1 MHz
Resolution bandwidth: 300 kHz
Video bandwidth: 100 kHz
Vertical resolution: 2 dB/Div (preferred) or 5 dB/div
5. Adjust the ‘Tx Gain’ parameter until the level of the carrier
measured on the spectrum analyzer, depending on which
system you are installing, is shown as follows:
• MDMS 3.5 GHz- 46.0 dBm +/- 0.5 dBm.
• MDMS 10.5 GHz- 48.0 dBm +/- 0.5 dBm.
• MDMS 10.5a GHz- 48.0 dBm +/- 0.5 dBm.
• MDMS 26-1 and 26-2 GHz- 43.5 dBm +/- 0.5 dBm.
• MDMS 26h GHz- 43.5 dBm +/- 0.5 dBm.
Fig. 4-7 Setting the Tx Gain
If you are installing a standard Central Shelf or a redundant

Central Shelf fitted with one IF Unit and one BRC modem only,
continue with Step 14.
6. Open the ’Signal Path’ List window (Fig. 4-8 on page 4-8.) This
should show two BRC modems.
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7. Open the menu ’Object’ / ’Signal Path’ / ’RF Redundancy’.
Fig. 4-8 Signal path protection switching
8. The dialog box shown below appears. Select the ’Forced’

option, if this is not the default. Open the ’Active Signal Path’
pulldown menu, select the ’Protecting Path’ option and click
’OK’. This setting can be checked by selecting ’Views’ / ’Site’
menu from the BRC or Signal Paths box.
.
Fig. 4-9 RF Switch dialog
9. Go to the Outdoor Units and connect the spectrum analyzer to

the other IF cable (for the protecting path). Reconnect the first
cable to the correct Outdoor Unit. See on Fig. 4-5 on page 4-5.
10.Repeat procedure 6 as described above to set the correct level
for the protecting path.
11.After the adjustment is complete, switch the system back to the
normal operating path as described above in steps 6 to 8.
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12.Before finally closing the dialog shown in Fig. 4-9, ensure that
the ’Automatic’ option is selected. Click the ’OK’ button. This
ensures that the system switches to the protective path
automatically if an error occurs.
13.In the ’EPG Status’ field above the list in the Signal Path box,
click the box marked ’ON’, so that a check mark (√) appears in
it. This ensures that protection is active and that automatic
switchover will take place in case of a fault.
The following steps apply to both standard and redundant

systems:
14.Remove the spectrum analyzer from the ODU. Ensure that the
IF cable(s) is/are securely connected to the Outdoor Units.
When testing is complete, you should waterproof the N-type
connectors on the rear of the Outdoor Units by winding self-
sealing rubber tape around them. This is described in the
Installation Manual No. 65.1494.132.45-A001.
15.If you switched off the ODU power supply as described in Step
1., reconnect it to the Central Shelf backplane (X4 or X4/X8).
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4.3 Setting the BRC modems

Open the BRC Modem window by clicking the appropriate box:
Standard Central Shelf - BRC modem.

Redundant Central Shelf - Signal Paths.
Select a BRC modem.
Open the menu:
Standard Central Shelf Parameter / Modify...

Redundant Central Shelf Parameter / BRC Modem / Modify...
The following dialog mask appears.
Fig. 4-10 BRC modem setting
Set the following parameters:
• Carrier ’ON’
• Modulator ’ON’
• Frequency See Table 4-1 on page 4-11
• Tx Power Delta 10.0 dB
• Power Compensation Factor:
Note: With redundant CSs, the modem may only switch on the
carrier in the ’Up’ status.
Enter the value supplied by the Marconi Network Planning Group.

See also Table 5-2 on page 5-6.
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Table 4-1 Broadcast frequencies

26-1 GHZ
3.5 GHz 10.5 GHz 10.5a GHz 26h GHz
26-2 GHz
0.13 MHz 0.13 MHz
0.09 MHz 0.213 MHz 0.213 MHz
0.386 MHz 0.386 MHz
0.27 MHz 0.639 MHz 0.639 MHz
29.614 27.614
13.73 MHz 27.787 13.787
MHz MHz
13.91 MHz MHz MHz
29.87 MHz 27.87 MHz
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Preparations for link setup
5 Preparations for link setup

The diagram below shows the steps required to set up Base
Station links. This applies to all systems except those using the
RNU2MxN with a Standard Outdoor Unit on the Terminals. If you
are installing systems which have RNU2MxN Terminal Units with
Standard Outdoor Units, refer to Chapter 5.7.
Required values
are supplied by the
Marconi Planning
Group
Set up links between

the modems selected
Chapter 5.1
Enter the power Chapter 5.2.1

com pensation factor
at the BRC modem
Set the Tx Power

Delta to 10 dB
(if no other value is Chapter 5.2.2
supplied by the
Planning Group)
Enter the upper and

lower RTPC lim its for Chapter 5.8
each link
Activate all links Chapter 5.3
Set the Tx Power Chapter 5.2.2

Delta to 20 dB
End
Before creating any links, you must enter details of the Base
Station modem and the associated Terminal modem for each link
in the Base Station database and the Base Station must transmit
the correct information via the BRC modem.
Chapter 3.8.1 on page 3-27 describes the registration for Base

Station modems and Chapter 3.9.3 on page 3-38 that for Terminal
modems.
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5.1 Link setup

Note that the procedure described below only defines the links.
They are not actually connected until you carry out the Terminal
Station setup.
Click the ’Link’ field in the main SECO window. The Link dialog
mask appears.
Fig. 5-1 Link window and dialog
– Select the Object/New Radio Link menu. The Add Link dia-
log appears (Fig. 5-1).
– The CPE and BST modems are assigned automatically.
– The DBA mode is selected by default and displayed: If you
want to implement FBA, click the FBA selector. Click the
’Apply’ button when the entry is finished to save the informa-
tion. The Link information is shown in the Link window. The
’Link Status’ displays ’created’.
– If you do not wish to set up any more links, click OK.
– Note that you can only use the same modem(s) for one link.
If you try to use the modems for another link, you will get the
following error message: ’Resource in Use’.
– If you try to select modems which are assigned to another
sector, you will see the message ’Request error’.
– Correct your error and continue.
– Click ’OK’ when you have created all the links you want. If
you make an error and assign the incorrect modem to a link,
then you must remove the link to release the modems for use
in other links. Chapter 5.4.1 describes this procedure.
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5.2 Link configuration

After the links have been created, you must configure them with
the correct operating parameters. These values are affected by
many factors and are determined by the Marconi Network Planning
Group during the projecting phase. You should make sure you
have these values before you continue.
Click the Link field to open the Link window in the SECO main
window. Click in the Index column to select a link. Select the
Parameter / Modify menu. The following Link dialog mask appears:
Fig. 5-2 Link Configuration dialog box
Select FBA or DBA as defined in the Planning Group data.
Setting the FBA Mode:
– Incoming frequency: 0 MHz

– (Unless otherwise specified by the Network Planning Group).
– Modulation as defined by the Marconi Network Planning
Group.
– Time slots as defined by the Marconi Network Planning
Group.
– See also the notes below.
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Setting time slots:

The modulation mode depends on the number of time slots. The
tables below show the minimum and maximum number of slots
available depending on the frequency and modulation mode. If, for
example, you have a 10.5 GHz system in FBA mode with QPSK7/8
modulation, the minimum number of time slots is 4 according to
Table 5-1. The Marconi Network Planning Group will provide the
values required for each installation. If no values are defined, then
use the values for QPSK 1/2.
Table 5-1 Time slots used in the FBA mode
10.5 &
3.5 26-1 26-2 26h
Modulation 10.5a
GHz GHz GHz GHz
GHz
QPSK1/2 1 to 32 1 to 32 1 to 32 1 to 32 1 to 32
QPSK3/4 1 to 32 1 to 32 1 to 32 1 to 32 1 to 32
QPSK7/8 4 to 32 4 to 32 4 to 32 4 to 32 4 to 32
8-TCM2/3 8 to 32 8 to 32 8 to 32 8 to 32 8 to 32
16-TCM3/4 12 to 32 8 to 32 30 to 32 14 to 32 14 to 32
Setting the DBA mode:
– No time slot settings necessary

– The modulation scheme 16-TCM3/4 is not permitted for
26-1 GHz in DBA mode.
– You have to configure the permissible modulation scheme for
DBA before use. It is normally set in the configuration data
file. This is described in Chapter 3.9.2 on page 3-35.
– You can also do it manually. However, this should be
avoided unless the Marconi Network Planning Group has
supplied the appropriate information. Make the following set-
tings:
– Open the Link window from the SECO main window.
– Select the required link in the window by clicking on it to
highlight it. Then open the Object/ DBA Configuration menu.
The following dialog mask appears.
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Fig. 5-3 DBA link configuration dialog
Make the settings in this dialog mask in accordance with the

information supplied by the Marconi Planning Group. The
modulation schemes indicated by this Planning Group ensure an
optimum utilization of the frequency band.
If you wish any changes, these must be made via the window
shown above. If you select, for example, 8 PSK, the unit will
automatically activate 16 PSK since this is the optimum
modulation. For this reason, you must change the availability of
modulation by highlighting 16 PSK in the ’Selected’ box and
shifting it into the ’Available’ box. Then confirm this change by
means of the ’OK’ button. Now you can change the modulation and
the unit will accept your entry.
5.2.1 Power compensation factor

Open the BRC modem window as follows:
– Standard Central Shelf

– Click the ’BRC Modem’ box.
– Redundant Central Shelf
– Click the ’Signal Path’ box.
– Select the ’Power Compensation Dialog’ as follows:
– Non-redundant Central Shelf
– Click the Index column in the BRC window. Select the
Parameter / Modify menu.
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– Redundant Central Shelf

– Click the Index column of the active BRC modem in the Sig-
nal Path window. Select the ’Signal path’ / ’Parameter’ /
’BRC modem’ / ’Modify’ menu.
Fig. 5-4 Power compensation factor setting
– The value you enter depends on the equipment in use, the

rain zone and required availability. The table below refers to
standard systems.
Table 5-2 Power compensation factor setting
Frequency PCF
3.5 GHz 0.00 dB

10.5 GHz 4.3 dB
26 GHz 7.1 dB
– Use the values indicated in this table unless the Network

Planning Group advises otherwise.
5.2.2 Tx power delta

You must set the Tx power delta value to 10 dB during the
installation phase, unless a value is provided by the Network
Planning Group, then set to 20 dB once the links in a sector are in
operation. Proceed as follows:
1. If it is not already open, open the Power Compensation dialog

as described in Chapter 5.2.1.
2. The default value for Tx Power Delta is 10 dB. If this is not set in
the dialog box, set it to this value, then close the dialog box.
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Do not forget that once you have set the links in operation, this
value must be set to 20 dB, using the same method as described
above.
5.2.3 RTPC settings

Remote Transmit Power Control (RTPC) is a bidirectional automatic
transmit power control. Each direction operates independently of
the other. Each modem demodulator measures the received level
(actual/reference) of the link. The RTPC attempts to keep the bit
error ratio defined for the link within the specified range.
The RTPC values depend on many factors. The values indicated in

Table 5-3 and Table 5-4 on page 5-8 are provided as examples of
nominal settings. You normally enter the relevant values via the
software configuration files for the sector. In some cases, it may be
necessary to modify the values under some circumstances
according to the information provided by the Marconi Network
Planning Group.
If the system uses an RNU2MxN without a high-power Outdoor

Unit on the Terminal, see Chapter 5.7 for details of the required
settings.
1. Select the required Link from the Link List as described above.
Select the ’Parameter’ / ’RTPC’ / ’Modify’ menu. The Link dialog
mask appears (see Fig. 5-5 on page 5-9).
2. Click the appropriate box and enter the new values supplied by
the Network Planning Group. Then click the ’OK’ button to
close the dialog.
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Table 5-3 and Table 5-4 show examples of nominal incoming

settings and nominal outgoing settings for standard links (RNU8,
RNU30 and RNU2M used on the terminal). The Marconi Network
Planning Group provides the current values
.
Table 5-3 RTPC values: FBA and DBA incoming

Modulation
RTPC minimum RTPC maximum
scheme
QPSK 1/2 -3.0 dB +17.2 dB
QPSK 3/4 -4.2 dB +16.0 dB
QPSK 7/8 -5.6 dB +14.6 dB
8 PSK -6.0 dB +14.2 dB
16 PSK -11.2 dB +9.0 dB
Table 5-4 RTPC values: FBA and DBA outgoing

RTPC Minimum Maximum
Modulation
10.5 RTPC
scheme 3.5 GHz 26 GHz
GHz value
QPSK 1/2 +16 dB +11.7 dB +8.9 dB +17.2 dB

QPSK 3/4 +13 dB +8.7 dB +5.9 dB +16.0 dB
QPSK 7/8 +11 dB +6.7 dB +3.9 dB +14.6 dB
8 PSK +10 dB +5.7 dB +2.9 dB +14.2 dB
16 PSK +3 dB -1.3 dB -4.1 dB +9.0 dB
Note that the values indicated in Table 5-4 are typical examples in
accordance with the power compensation factor settings specified
in Table 5-2. The actual values are supplied by the Planning
Group and depend on the power compensation factor.
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Fig. 5-5 Link dialog mask (RTPC setting)
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5.3 Link activation

You must now activate the link at the Base Station. The Base
Station will start to transmit the link parameters via the Broadcast
modem. The BST modem for the appropriate link transmits a
modulated carrier. You can then commission the Terminal Station
using these link parameters.
1. Select the link dialog box in the SECO main window. The Link
window is displayed (see Chapter 5.1 on page 5-2).
2. Select the link to be activated by clicking the Index column next
to it. The line should turn blue to show that you have selected it.
3. To activate the link, click the ’Activate’ button on the right side of
the Link window. The ’Link State’ entry in the window should
change to ’Activated’. As soon as you start up the Terminal, the
Link status changes to ’Up’. (You might need to select the ’View’
/ ’All’ option from the list box to see the correct display).
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5.4 Link deactivation

You cannot modify the Link parameters, nor can you download
modem software if you are using the relevant modem in an active
link. The procedure described here takes the link out of service.
1. Select the Link dialog box in the SECO main window.

2. Select the link to be deactivated by clicking the Index column
next to it. The line should turn blue to show that you have
selected it.
3. To deactivate the link, click the ’Deactivate’ button on the right-
hand side of the Link window. The ‘Link State’ entry in the
window should change to ’Deactivated’.
5.4.1 Reassigning modems

If a modem is already in use in a link, and it becomes necessary to
reassign it to a different link, then you must deactivate the existing
link as described above.
1. Select the Link dialog box in the SECO main window.

2. Select the link to be removed by clicking the Index column next
to it. The line should turn blue to show that you have selected it.
3. Now select the ’Object’ / ’Remove’ menu. The system will ask
you if you really want to remove the link(s). Click ‘Continue’ to
delete the link.
4. Select ’New Radio Link’ in the Link box and select BST and
CPE modem.
5. Set the new link parameters.
6. Activate the link.
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5.5 Link authorization

Before a link can operate with the A&E (Authentication and
Encryption) function, you must first set it up as described earlier in
this manual.
You will need the Smart Card ID number for the sector. This is
printed on the Smart Card itself. You can also read this using the
SECO if you have already installed the card, as follows:
1. Select the CPE modem field in the SECO main window. Select
the modem by clicking in the Index column on the left-hand side
of the window. When the CPE modem window opens, select the
’Object’ / ’Status’ menu to open the Status Window, shown
highlighted in Fig. 5-6. You will need to scroll down the window
to see the numbers.
Fig. 5-6 Checking the Smart Card ID number
2. Note the three Smart Card numbers shown in the ’Common’

field.
3. Click the ’Link’ box in the main SECO window. The Link window
opens. Select the link(s) to be encrypted by clicking the Index
column next to it/them.
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5.6 A&E function selection

Either or both Authentication and Encryption functions may be on
or off as required.
1. Click the ’Link’ box in the main SECO window. The Link window
opens. Click the relevant link(s) in the Index column next to the
modem.
2. Select the ’Parameter’ / ’Authentication & Encryption’ menu. In
the submenu, select ’Set On’/’Off’ for the appropriate function.
Then click ’OK’. .
Fig. 5-7 A & E Set On/Off dialog
3. You can check whether the function is enabled by looking at the

Link window. You can see the A&E status in the appropriate
columns.
4. You might get an error message. If you do, check the following
points:
Have you installed a valid license number in the RASCO? If
not, correct this or enter the license number if not yet entered.
See Chapter 3.7.6 on page 3-22.
5.6.1 Checking A&E operation

You can check the correct operation of the A&E functions as
follows:
1. Click the ’Link’ field in the main SECO window. The Link window
appears. Click the relevant link(s) in the Index column next to
the modem.
2. Select the ’Parameter’ / ’Authentication & Encryption’ menu,
and then the option ’Start Authentication’. A dialog appears
which asks you if you are sure that you want to continue. Click
’Continue’.
3. Select ’Status’ from the ’Parameter’ / ’Authentication &
Encryption’ menu. This will display the Link A&E Status window
shown in Fig. 5-8 on page 5-14.
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4. This shows the encryption cycles and monitors the errors

accumulated during a cycle. The error counts should show ’0’
as each cycle is completed.
Fig. 5-8 Link A & E status
5. If errors are noted after Authentication enabling, check the

following points:
- Is there no Smart Card or did you insert the wrong Smart
Card?
- Check if the SECO can read the Smart Card ID. See
Chapter 5.5 on page 5-12. If it cannot read the numbers,
then first check that the Smart Card is correctly installed in
the holder on the BRC modem. Then reboot the modem.
See Smart card installation on page 3-27.
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5.7 Installation of systems using RNU2xM terminals

with standard ODU
If the system has RNU2xM terminals installed with the Standard
Outdoor Unit, then you must set the RTPC settings for these
specific installations.
Note that terminals fitted with RNU2MxN and the high-power

Outdoor Unit should use the same settings as described earlier.
The required values are highly dependent on the particular

installation and are affected by factors such as the modulation
scheme used.
For this reason, the required values must be defined by the

Marconi Network Planning Group. You are provided with these
values and must enter them in the Base Station.
Parts of the procedure are the same as for the standard link
installation. The diagram below shows the sequence with
reference to the appropriate section of the manual.
.
Required Data Create Links using

supplied by the appropriate modems
Network Planning
Group
Set Power Compensation Chapter 5.2.1

Factor at the BRC Modem
Set Tx Power Delta to 10 dB

(unless another value is Chapter 5.2.2
provided by the Network
Planning group)
Set RTPC Max and Min Chapter 5.8

values for each link.
Chapter 5.3
Activate all links
Chapter 5.2.2
Set Tx Power Delta to 20 dB
End
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Adding modems to an existing RNU2MxN

If it is necessary to add new modems in a Terminal which is
already using a RNU2MxN with the standard power Outdoor Unit,
then proceed as described below. Note that this procedure is not
necessary if the new Terminals being installed use the high-power
Outdoor Unit.
Required Data Install additional modems at

supplied by Terminal
Network Planning
Group
Install additional Link Modems

at Base Station and Create
Links
Adjust the RTPC Max and Min Chapter 5.8

values for existing links.
Enter the RTPC Max and Min Chapter 5.8

values for additional links.
Activate new links Chapter 5.3
Finish
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5.8 RTPC settings for RNU2MxN with standard

Outdoor Unit only
You can use the Standard Outdoor Unit (not high-power variant)
with the RNU2MxN for multiple links. In this case, the incoming
RTPC must be set to meet the special operating conditions. The
necessary values are defined by the Marconi Network Planning
Group.
The following tables show the recommended typical values for the
incoming and outgoing RTPC values for this type of installation
according to the power compensation factors indicated in
Table 5-2.
Chapter 5.2.3 describes the RTPC setting procedure
Table 5-5 RTPC values: FBA and DBA outgoing

(example)
Modulation RTPC minimum Maximum

scheme 3.5 GHz 10.5 GHz 26 GHz RTPC value
QPSK 1/2 +16 dB +11.7 dB +8.9 dB +17.2 dB

QPSK 3/4 +13 dB +8.7 dB +5.9 dB +16.0 dB
QPSK 7/8 +11 dB +6.7 dB +3.9 dB +14.6 dB
8 PSK +10 dB +5.7 dB +2.9 dB +14.2 dB
16 PSK +3 dB -1.3 dB -4.1 dB +9.0 dB
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Table 5-6 Incoming power levels for RNU2MxN using a standard

Outdoor Unit
Number of RTPC QPSK 1/ QPSK 3/ QPSK 7/
8 PSK 16 PSK
modems setting 2 4 8
Minimum -3.0 dB -4.2 dB -5.6 dB -6.0 dB -11.2 dB
1
Maximum 17.2 dB 16.0 dB 14.6 dB 14.2 dB 9.0 dB
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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5.9 Performance monitoring

To check the modem settings and performance parameters, you
can call up the Parameter menu in the Modem window (here: CPE
Modem) and select the ’Performance Monitoring’ option:
Fig. 5-9 Performance Monitoring
Fig. 5-10 Performance monitoring - CPE Modem 1
Here you can select the parameters to be displayed in the scope of

the monitoring function.
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Software and hardware tools
6 Software and hardware tools

This chapter provides information about which software needs to
be installed before the MDMS is commissioned. Normally, you will
only have to do this when you first install the MDMS software or for
a software update.
6.1 Service Controller (SECO)

The SECO is a software application which can be run on a laptop
or desktop computer. This software can be used to install and
maintain the MDMS system components and software. A brief
description of its use is given in Chapter 3.2.1 of this manual.
You should always use the SECO version belonging to the system
version when carrying out an installation. Earlier SECO versions
may not operate correctly with new versions of the system
software.
The minimum computer requirements are as follows:
• Pentium processor 75 MHz or equivalent.

• 16 MB RAM
• 75 MB free space on hard drive
• Operating system Windows 95♦ or Windows NT♦.
• An RS232 port (COM1 or COM2) must be available.
The software is normally supplied on formatted DOS 1.44 MB

floppy disks.
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6.2 Installing the SECO software on your computer

You require the floppy disks containing the SECO software.
Installation from disks

Insert disk 1 of the SECO disks in the floppy drive of your computer.
Use the Windows Explorer to find the following file on the disk and
click it to start the software installation:
A:\setup.exe
Load all the disks. You will be prompted to insert the next disk
when it is required. Note that the prompt which appears for each
disk refers to the disk just loaded. You will have to edit the prompt
to refer to the next disk before it can be loaded.
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6.2.1 SECO installation location
Fig. 6-1 SECO destination location window
By default, the SECO installation creates a directory on your

computer named ’C:\Marconi\ANS_DMS\DMS\V3_0\’. We
recommend you to use this default directory since default folders
are also created to contain the RASCO and Modem Controller
files.
If you do wish to install to another location, click the ‘Browse’

button in the Destination Location window. A menu then appears
for you to select a different installation location or type in a new
directory name.
Click ’Next’ in the directory location window to go to the next step.

Click ’Cancel’ to abort the installation or click ’Back’ to return to the
Welcome screen.
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6.2.2 Cancelling the installation
Fig. 6-2 SECO exit setup
At any stage of the operation it is possible to cancel the SECO

installation by clicking the ‘Cancel’ button. The above ’Exit Setup’
mask appears.
This mask offers two options:
• Resume - Click this button to continue the installation.

• Exit Setup - Click this button to cancel the installation, i.e. no
files will be installed on your computer.
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6.3 RASCO and MOCO software

Follow a procedure similar to that described for the SECO
installation to install this software. Observe the instructions of the
setup.exe program.
The files are supplied on DOS 1.44 MB format floppy disks as self-
extracting packed files. The setup.exe file extracts the files and
places them in the correct directories.
6.3.1 Installation from disk

Place disk 1 in the floppy drive of your computer. Via
‘c:\marconi\ans_dms\DMS\V3_00\xxxGHz\Modem\V03_20’ (or
RASCO\V.3_20) in Windows Explorer search for the following file
on the disk and click it to begin the software installation:
A:\setup.exe
If there is more than one disk, you need to load all of them. You will
be prompted to insert the next disk when it is required.
The program extracts the files and places them on the hard disk of
the computer.
Repeat this procedure with the RASCO disks to install the RASCO
software on your computer.
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6.4 SECO configuration
‘Execute Command’ configuration

The SECO application can be started from Windows 95 using the
corresponding icon. You can modify the command line associated
with the icon to ensure that the PC serial port used by the SECO is
correctly configured.
Click the SECO icon using the right mouse button. A small menu
appears. Click ’Properties’ at the bottom of the menu using the left
mouse button. (Note: this also applies to the standard mouse
installation. With a mouse installation for left-handed people, the
mouse buttons are reversed.)
The ’Properties’ dialog box shown in Fig. 6-3 on the next page
appears. Click the link tab at the top.
Add the additional information to the following target entry. Then

click ‘OK’. The dialog is closed.
• Setting the port to be used:

• c:\marconi\ans_dms\DMS\V3_00\generic\SECO\V03_21\seco.ex
e -p=1 sets the serial port to 1 or
e -p=2 sets the serial port to 2.
Setting the port speed:
e -p=19200
sets the baud rate to 19200 or
e -p=38400
sets the baud rate to 38400.
If the SECO is now activated by double-click the corresponding

icon, the application starts with the parameters just entered.
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Fig. 6-3 Editing the SECO icon command line
Editing the SECO.INI file

This type of installation is recommended only for experienced
users. When editing this file, please ensure that you do not enter
wrong values.
An alternative to modifying the SECO parameters when you start

using the Windows icon is to modify the associated SECO.INI file.
When the SECO is run on your computer, the serial port is
configured with the default values contained in the SECO.INI file.
You can now edit the contents of the ‘seco.ini’ file using the
Windows 95 Notepad. Be very careful and only change the
parameters shown below. It is advisable to make a backup copy of
the ‘seco.ini’ file before you make any changes.
Find the section marked [SerialPortConfig] in the ‘seco.ini’ file (see
Fig. 6-4 on page 6-8). It should contain the following entries,
although the values may not be the same. If you wish to change
any value entered, delete it, then type in the new value
(permissible values are shown below).
When you have completed your entry, save the file in the same
place under the name ‘seco.ini’ (the original is overwritten).
Note: The changes will be activated only when you restart the SECO soft-
ware, i.e. the program must be shut down and restarted to enable
your entries.
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Fig. 6-4 Serial port configuration of the SECO.INI file
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6.5 Software management

If the software version 3.10 is loaded into the RASCO, a variety of
parameters in the SECO software can be set in order to optimize
the time required for certain processes.
Open the RASCO window by clicking the RASCO field in the SECO
main window. Call up the ’Parameter’/ ’Software Management’
menu item.
The following dialog appears. It shows the default values after

software installation. If necessary the settings may be changed.
Fig. 6-5 shows the settings for MDMS 3.5 GHz.
Fig. 6-5 Software management dialog
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6.6 Serial cable

You need a cable to connect your PC to the MDMS system (see
Chapter 3.1.1 on page 3-1). The pin assignments of this cable are
indicated in the following table:
Table 6-1 Serial cable (RS232): SECO PC to RASCO
Side A Length Side B
9-pin Sub-D,
2m 25-pin Sub-D, male
female
Pin Pin
2 3
3 2
5 7
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6.7 Spectrum analyzer

A spectrum analyzer is required for adjusting the IF cable
attenuation compensation (see chapter 4-2 on page 4-5). The
minimum requirements for this spectrum analyzer are as follows:
Frequency range: 300 to 1600 MHz
Resolution bandwidth: 300 kHz
Video bandwidth: 100 kHz
Vertical resolution: min. 2 dB per scale division
(5 dB are possible. In this case, however, the measurement is not
so precise).
The signals to be measured are superimposed by a 20 V DC

voltage. The spectrum analyzer should be designed to handle
these values without being damaged. However, if an appropriate
analyzer is not available, the 20 V DC can also be switched off. For
more details, please refer to Chapter 4.2 on page 4-5, step 1.
It is also possible to provide a DC block between the spectrum

analyzer and the IF cable of the MDMS system.
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Software download to a CPE modem
Appendix G Software download to a

CPE modem
The following description covers the process of an online
download of the application software to a CPE modem.
Fig. G-1 List of CPE modems
You can select one or several modems. Now select the ’Software’
option from the ’Parameter’ menu.
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G.1 Downloading software to the RASCO
Fig. G-2 Software download / MOCO application
Click ’Dump’.
Fig. G-3 RASCO - Software download
Click ’Dump’ and select the required files in the data folder which
appears.
Appendix G-2 62.1017.310.60-A001

Fig. G-4 Modem software selection
Now click the ’Open’ button. The CPE modem software is

transferred from the SECO to the RASCO. After the software
transfer is complete, close the ’RASCO Software Download’
window by clicking ’Close’.
G.2 Transferring software from the RASCO to the CPE

modem
Please ensure you have selected the correct program module.
Note that you can only select one at a time.
Fig. G-5 Software download
Start the load process by clicking ’Load’. After about one minute,
the status bar appears and displays the current status of the load
process. Click ’Activate Software’. This opens the input window
with the list of available software in the CPE modem.
62.1017.310.60-A001 Appendix G-3

G.3 Activating the software in the CPE modem
Fig. G-6 List of available software in the CPE modem
Highlight the required software version. Then click the ’Activate’’

button. This activates the loaded software in the CPE modem.
Fig. G-7 Confirmation of software activation
Confirm the query by clicking ’Continue’. Activating the new

software breaks off the link until the modem starts up with the new
software after an automatic reboot. It takes a few minutes for the
radio connection to automatically restart.
Appendix G-4 62.1017.310.60-A001

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System Version MDMS V3.0

3.7.5 Setting TCP/IP addresses ...................................................................... 3-19

6.5 Software management............................................................................... 6-9

Fig. 3-38 BRC Modem Dialog window .............................................................................. 3-45

Dangerous electrical voltages

1.2 Service personnel

1.2.1 Safety precautions

Symbols used in this manual

• This symbol indicates that there is a potential risk of injury to

• This symbol indicates that devices or modules could be

• This symbol appears where additional information provides the

1.2.2 Exposure to microwave radiation

1.3 Information on intended use

Operation of this radio system is permitted in many countries

Installation and operation may only be carried out by suitably

2 Preparation for commissioning

In this manual, we assume you have already assembled and

2.1.1 Additional information on the equipment units and system

A software tool called SECO (SErvice COntroller) is used for

The SECO software is provided on 3 disks. The Setup process is

The RASCO (RAdio System COntroller) and MOCO (MOdem

2.1.2 Additional tools and test equipment

2.2.1 What you need to know in advance:

2.2.2 Behavior of the RBS (Modem and RASCO) in case of a reset

2.2.3 Check the following points:

Table 2-1 26 GHz system checklist

Note: x can have a value between 0 and 5.

2.2.4 Standard dip switch setting

Please note that the power

Fig. 2-1 Position of the DIP switch in the Central Shelf

Table 2-2 Dip switch settings

Switch Switch Switch Switch

Open Open Open Closed up to 120m with

2.3 Mounting the RASCO module

Remove the three jumpers from

Fig. 2-2 CAN bus interface board jumper settings

The CAN bus termination is made by installing the jumpers on the

Note: When used in a Standard Central Shelf, do not remove

2.3.2 Jumper settings on the RASCO module

• J22 - Onboard battery selection

The RASCO supports two protection switching modes:

• Full: As soon as a RASCO or an IF link fails, it is replaced by the

Fig. 2-3 Position of RASCO jumpers

Connect J22 as shown in Fig. 2-3 .

Connect GPIO0 and GPIO1 as shown below.

Broadcast Modem (BRC 1)

Broadcast Modem (BRC 2)

Power Supply (PWR 2)

Power Supply (PWR1)

Fig. 2-4 RASCO status window

In this example, ’gen_purpose_inputs’ is set to 0xf8, i.e. to the

2.3.3 New RASCO - P RS 485

Fig. 2-5 New RASCO jumper settings

Compared with Fig. 2-3, the modified jumper setting is

3 Preparing system configuration

MDMS Version 3.0 using Software Version 3.21

3.1 Connection to MDMS

3.1.1 RASCO type 172

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LAN interface’s subnet mask is 0xIIII FKHFN 5DVFRQHWPDVN