Fibeair Ip-20C and Fibeair Ip-20C Assured: Installation Guide

FibeAir® IP-20C and
FibeAir® IP-20C Assured

Installation Guide
Part ID: BM-0266-0

Doc ID: DOC-00036522 Rev D.03
March 2017
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FibeAir® IP-20C and FibeAir® IP-20C Assured Installation Guide
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Table of Contents
1. Before You Start ............................................................................................... 8
1.1 Important Notes .............................................................................................................. 8
1.2 Safety Precautions & Declared Material ........................................................................ 8
1.2.1 General Equipment Precautions .................................................................................... 8
1.2.2 Précautions générales relatives à l'équipement ............................................................ 9
1.2.3 Allgemeine Vorsichtsmaßnahmen für die Anlage ........................................................ 10
1.3 Pre-Installation Instructions .......................................................................................... 10
1.3.1 Packing......................................................................................................................... 10
1.3.2 Transportation and Storage ......................................................................................... 10
1.3.3 Unpacking .................................................................................................................... 10
1.3.4 Inspection ..................................................................................................................... 11
1.4 FibeAir IP-20 Assured Platform ................................................................................... 12
2. Product Hardware Description ...................................................................... 13

2.1 IP-20C Hardware Overview ......................................................................................... 13
2.1.1 IP-20C Interfaces ......................................................................................................... 14
2.1.2 Channel-Port Mapping to Polarization ......................................................................... 15
2.2 MultiCore Mediation Devices (MCMD) ......................................................................... 18
2.3 PoE Injector .................................................................................................................. 19
2.3.1 PoE Injector Interfaces ................................................................................................. 20
2.4 System Components .................................................................................................... 20
2.5 Adaptors and Installation Kits ...................................................................................... 22
2.6 Antenna Connection..................................................................................................... 28
2.7 Power Specifications .................................................................................................... 29
2.7.1 Electrical Requirements ............................................................................................... 29
2.7.2 Important Notes! ........................................................................................................... 29
2.8 Environmental Specifications ....................................................................................... 29
3. Cable Installation and Grounding.................................................................. 30

3.1 Minimum and Maximum Cable Diameter ..................................................................... 30
3.2 Cable Grounding .......................................................................................................... 30
3.2.1 Grounding Procedure ................................................................................................... 31
3.2.2 Grounding for MultiCore Mediation Devices ................................................................ 32
3.3 Power Source ............................................................................................................... 33
3.4 Surge Protection .......................................................................................................... 33
3.5 Available Cable Options ............................................................................................... 33
3.5.1 Fiber Optic Cables - Single Mode ................................................................................ 33
3.5.2 Fiber Optic Cables - Multi Mode .................................................................................. 34
3.5.3 DC Cable and Connector ............................................................................................. 34
3.5.4 Cables for MIMO Connections ..................................................................................... 35
3.5.5 Ethernet Cable and Specifications ............................................................................... 35
3.5.6 Outdoor Ethernet Cable Specifications ........................................................................ 37
3.5.7 Outdoor DC Cable Specifications ................................................................................ 38

3.6 Securing the Cables ..................................................................................................... 39

3.7 Special Instructions for use of Glands ......................................................................... 40
3.7.1 General Installation Procedure .................................................................................... 42
3.8 Connecting an Optical Fiber Cable and SFP ............................................................... 47
3.9 Connecting a DC Power Cable .................................................................................... 51
3.10 Connecting the Ethernet Cable .................................................................................... 54
3.10.1 Preparing the Ethernet Cable and Plug-in Field .......................................................... 54
3.10.2 Preparing the Ethernet Cable Already Assembled ...................................................... 56
3.10.3 Connection of Ethernet Cable to IP-20C...................................................................... 57
3.11 Management Connection for 4x4 MIMO and 1+1/2+2 HSB Configurations ................ 60
3.11.1 Preparing a MIMO/Protection Signaling Cable ............................................................ 60
3.11.2 Connecting the MIMO/Protection Splitters and Protection Signaling Cable ................ 61
4. PoE Injector Installation and Connection ..................................................... 62

4.1 PoE Injector Cable Connection .................................................................................... 62
4.2 PoE Injector Grounding ................................................................................................ 63
4.3 PoE Injector Wall Mount Installation ............................................................................ 63
4.4 PoE Injector Pole Mount Installation ............................................................................ 65
4.5 PoE Injector 19” Rack Installation ................................................................................ 66
4.6 PoE Injector ETSI Rack Installation ............................................................................. 68
5. Generic Installation Procedures .................................................................... 70

5.1 General Notes Concerning All Installation Procedures ................................................ 70
5.2 Torque Requirements .................................................................................................. 70
5.3 IP-20C DC Pole Mount Procedure ............................................................................... 71
5.4 Remote Mount Installation for Single Polarization with an Imperial Waveguide.......... 73
5.4.1 6-13GHz Installation Procedure ................................................................................... 73
5.4.2 15-42GHz Installation Procedure ................................................................................. 75
5.5 Management Connection for MIMO and Protection Configurations ............................ 78
5.5.1 Preparing a MIMO/Protection Signaling Cable ............................................................ 78
5.5.2 Connecting a MIMO/Protection Signaling Cable ......................................................... 78
5.5.3 Connecting a MIMO/Protection Splitter ........................................................................ 79
6. Installation Procedures per Configuration Type .......................................... 81

6.1 MultiCore 2+0 Dual Polarization Direct Mount ............................................................. 81
6.2 MultiCore 2+0 Dual Polarization Remote Mount .......................................................... 84
6.2.1 Common Installation .................................................................................................... 85
6.2.2 6-13 GHz ...................................................................................................................... 86
6.2.3 15-42 GHz .................................................................................................................... 88
6.3 MultiCore 2+0 Single Polarization Direct Mount .......................................................... 89
6.4 MultiCore 2+0 Single Polarization Remote Mount ....................................................... 91
Insertion Loss ......................................................................................................................... 91
6.4.1 6-13 GHz ...................................................................................................................... 92
6.4.2 15-42 GHz .................................................................................................................... 94
6.5 MultiCore 2+2 HSB Double Polarization Direct Mount ................................................ 96

6.6 MultiCore 2+2 HSB Double Polarization Remote Mount ........................................... 100
6.6.1 Common Installation .................................................................................................. 101
6.6.2 6-13 GHz .................................................................................................................... 103
6.6.3 15-42 GHz .................................................................................................................. 105
6.7 MultiCore 2+2 HSB Single Polarization Direct Mount ................................................ 107
6.8 MultiCore 2+2 HSB Single Polarization Remote Mount ............................................ 111
6.8.1 6-13 GHz .................................................................................................................... 112
6.8.2 15-42 GHz .................................................................................................................. 115
6.9 2 x MultiCore 2+0 Dual Polarization Direct Mount ..................................................... 118
6.10 2 x MultiCore 2+0 Dual Polarization Remote Mount .................................................. 121
6.10.1 Common Installation Procedure ................................................................................. 122
6.10.2 6-13 GHz .................................................................................................................... 123
6.10.3 15-42 GHz .................................................................................................................. 125
6.11 2 x MultiCore 2+0 Single Polarization Direct Mount .................................................. 127
6.12 2x2 LoS MIMO Direct Mount ...................................................................................... 130
6.13 2x2 LoS MIMO Remote Mount .................................................................................. 135
6.13.1 For 6-13 GHz ............................................................................................................. 136
6.13.2 15-42GHz ................................................................................................................... 137
6.14 4x4 LoS MIMO Direct Mount ...................................................................................... 139
6.15 4+0 Dual Polarization, 2+2HSB Single/Dual Polarization Direct Mount .................... 143
6.15.1 4+0 with Dual Circulator (6-11GHz) Direct Mount ..................................................... 144
6.16 4+0 Dual Polarization, 2+2HSB Dual Polarization Remote Mount ............................ 145
6.16.1 6-13GHz ..................................................................................................................... 146
6.16.2 15-42GHz ................................................................................................................... 148
6.16.3 4+0 with Dual Circulator (6-11GHz) Remote Mount .................................................. 150
6.17 2+2HSB Single Polarization Remote Mount .............................................................. 151
6.17.1 6-13GHz ..................................................................................................................... 152
6.18 Dual Circulator Multi-Carrier Kit Installation ............................................................... 155
6.18.1 6-8 GHz ...................................................................................................................... 156
6.18.2 11 GHz only ............................................................................................................... 156
6.18.3 6-11GHz ..................................................................................................................... 157
6.19 AFR 1+0 Hub Site ...................................................................................................... 161
6.19.1 Common Installation .................................................................................................. 162
6.19.2 6-13 GHz .................................................................................................................... 163
6.19.3 15-42 GHz .................................................................................................................. 164
7. Installing IP-20C on Third-Party Antenna Adaptors ................................... 166

7.1 Special Note on Converting ValuLine 3 Antennas ..................................................... 168
8. Appendix A: Mediation Device Losses ....................................................... 169

9. Appendix B: Acceptance & Commissioning Procedures .......................... 171
9.1 Site Acceptance Procedure ....................................................................................... 172
9.2 Site Acceptance Checklist Notes ............................................................................... 175

9.3 Radio Link Commissioning Procedure ....................................................................... 177

9.3.1 Scope ......................................................................................................................... 177
9.3.2 Commissioning Test................................................................................................... 177
9.3.2.1 Link Verification ......................................................................................... 177
9.3.2.2 Ethernet Line Interfaces Test .................................................................... 177
9.3.2.3 Interoperability Verification ........................................................................ 177
9.3.2.4 Management Verification ........................................................................... 178
9.4 IP-20 Commissioning Log .......................................................................................... 178

About This Guide

This guide describes the FibeAir IP-20C installation procedures and provides
additional information concerning system parts and frequency bands.
What You Should Know

For the warranty to be honored, install the unit in accordance with the
instructions in this manual.
Target Audience
This guide contains technical information about IP-20C installation, and is
intended for use by qualified Ceragon technical personnel at all levels.
Related Documents
 FibeAir IP-20C Technical Description
 FibeAir IP-20C, IP-20S, and IP-20E User Guide
 IP-20 Series MIB Reference

1. Before You Start
1.1 Important Notes

 For the warranty to be honored, install the unit in accordance with the
instructions in this manual.
 Any changes or modifications of equipment not expressly approved by the
manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment
and the warranty for such equipment.
 IP-20C is intended for installation in a restricted access location.
 IP-20C must be installed and permanently connected to protective earth
by qualified service personnel in accordance with applicable national
electrical codes.
1.2 Safety Precautions & Declared Material
1.2.1 General Equipment Precautions
To avoid malfunctioning or personnel injuries, equipment or

accessories/kits/plug-in unit installation, requires qualified and
trained personnel. Changes or modifications not expressly approved
by Ceragon Networks could void the user's authority to operate the
equipment.
Where special cables, shields, adapters and grounding kits are

supplied or described in this manual, these items must be used, to
comply with the FCC regulations.
Use of controls, adjustments, or performing procedures other than

those specified herein, may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
When working with an IP-20C, note the following risk of electric

shock and energy hazard:
Disconnecting one power supply disconnects only one power supply
module. To isolate the unit completely, disconnect all power supplies.
Machine noise information order - 3. GPSGV, the highest sound

pressure level amounts to 70 dB (A) or less, in accordance with ISO
EN 7779.

Static electricity may cause body harm, as well as harm to electronic

components inside the device. Anyone responsible for the
installation or maintenance of the IP-20C must use an ESD Wrist
Strap. ESD protection measures must be observed when touching the
unit. To prevent damage, before touching components inside the
device, all electrostatic must be discharged from both personnel and
tools.
In Norway and Sweden:

Equipment connected to the protective earthing of the building
installation through the mains connection or through other
equipment with a connection to protective earthing – and to a cable
distribution system using coaxial cable, may in some circumstances
create a fire hazard. Connection to a cable distribution system has
therefore to be provided through a device providing electrical
isolation below a certain frequency range (galvanic isolator, see EN
60728-11).
Utstyr som er koplet til beskyttelsesjord via nettplugg og/eller via
annet jordtilkoplet utstyr – og er tilkoplet et kabel-TV nett, kan
forårsake brannfare. For å unngå dette skal det ved tilkopling av
utstyret til kabel-TV nettet installeres en galvanisk isolator mellom
utstyret og kabel- TV nettet.
Utrustning som är kopplad till skyddsjord via jordat vägguttag
och/eller via annan utrustning och samtidigt är kopplad till kabel-TV
nät kan i vissa fall medfőra risk főr brand. Főr att undvika detta skall
vid anslutning av utrustningen till kabel-TV nät galvanisk isolator
finnas mellan utrustningen och kabel-TV nätet.
1.2.2 Précautions générales relatives à l'équipement
L’utilisation de commandes ou de réglages ou l'exécution de

procédures autres que celles spécifiées dans les présentes peut
engendrer une exposition dangereuse aux rayonnements.
L’usage de IP-20C s’accompagne du risque suivant d'électrocution et

de danger électrique : le débranchement d'une alimentation
électrique ne déconnecte qu'un module d'alimentation électrique.
Pour isoler complètement l'unité, il faut débrancher toutes les
alimentations électriques.
Bruit de machine d’ordre - 3. GPSGV, le plus haut niveau de pression

sonore s'élève à 70 dB (A) au maximum, dans le respect de la norme
ISO EN 7779.

1.2.3 Allgemeine Vorsichtsmaßnahmen für die Anlage
Wenn andere Steuerelemente verwendet, Einstellungen

vorgenommen oder Verfahren durchgeführt werden als die hier
angegebenen, kann dies gefährliche Strahlung verursachen.
Beachten Sie beim Arbeiten mit IP-20C das folgende Stromschlag-

und Gefahrenrisiko: Durch Abtrennen einer Stromquelle wird nur ein
Stromversorgungsmodul abgetrennt. Um die Einheit vollständig zu

isolieren, trennen Sie alle Stromversorgungen ab.
Maschinenlärminformations-Verordnung - 3. GPSGV, der höchste
Schalldruckpegel beträgt 70 dB(A) oder weniger gemäß EN ISO
7779.
1.3 Pre-Installation Instructions
1.3.1 Packing
The equipment should be packed and sealed in moisture absorbing bags.
1.3.2 Transportation and Storage

The equipment cases are prepared for shipment by air, truck, railway and sea,
suitable for handling by forklift trucks and slings. The cargo must be kept dry
during transportation, in accordance with ETS 300 019-1-2, Class 2.3. For sea-
transport, deck-side shipment is not permitted. Carrier-owned cargo
containers should be used.
It is recommended that the equipment be transported to the installation site
in its original packing case.
If intermediate storage is required, the packed equipment must be stored in a
dry and cool environment, and out of direct sunlight, in accordance with
ETS 300 019-1-1, Class 1.2.
1.3.3 Unpacking
The equipment is packed in sealed plastic bags and moisture absorbing bags
are inserted. Any separate sensitive product, i.e. printed boards, are packed in
anti-static handling bags. The equipment is further packed in special designed
cases.
Marking is done according to standard practice unless otherwise specified by
customers. The following details should be marked:
 Customers address
 Contract No
 Site name (if known)
 Case No

1.3.4 Inspection
Check the packing lists and ensure that correct parts numbers quantities of
goods have arrived. Inspect for any damage on the cases and equipment.
Report any damage or discrepancy to a Ceragon representative, by e-mail or
fax.

1.4 FibeAir IP-20 Assured Platform

Ceragon’s FibeAir® IP-20 Assured platform enhances network reliability and
security, ensuring that mission-critical networks maintain availability, and
protecting the confidentiality and integrity of their users’ data.
The FibeAir IP-20 Assured platform is compliant with FIPS 140-2, including:
 Compliance with FIPS 140-2 specifications for cryptography module.
 FIPS 140-2 Level 2 physical security.
 AES-256 encryption (FIPS 197) over radio links.
The FibeAir IP-20 Assured platform also provides:
 Secured communication and protocols for management interface.
 Centralized user authentication management via RADIUS.
 Advanced identity management and password policy enforcement.
 Security events log.
 Secure product architecture and development.
The following products are included in the FibeAir IP-20 Assured platform:
 FibeAir IP-20C Assured
 FibeAir IP-20S Assured
 FibeAir IP-20A Assured
 FibeAir IP-20N Assured
 FibeAir IP-20LH Assured
 FibeAir IP-20G Assured
 FibeAir IP-20GX Assured
Note: FibeAir IP-20 Assured is supported with certain versions of
CeraOS. To determine whether a specific CeraOS version
supports FibeAir IP-20 Assured, check the Release Notes for
the CeraOS version.

2. Product Hardware Description
2.1 IP-20C Hardware Overview

IP-20C features an all-outdoor dual-carrier architecture consisting of a single
unit directly mounted on the antenna.
IP-20C Rear View (Left) and Front View (Right)
Cable Gland Construction

2.1.1 IP-20C Interfaces

IP-20C Interfaces
 Data Port 1 for GbE traffic:

Electric: 10/100/1000Base-T. Supports PoE.
Optical: 1000Base-SX (or X-LX-ZX/XD)
 Data Port 2 for GbE traffic:
Electric: 10/100/1000Base-T
 Data Port 3 for GbE traffic/expansion port:
Electric: 10/100/1000Base-T
 Power interface (-48VDC)
 Management Port: 10/100Base-T
 2 RF Interfaces: Standard interface per frequency band
 RSL interface: BNC connector
 Source sharing: TNC connector
 Grounding screw

2.1.2 Channel-Port Mapping to Polarization

Two transceiver chains and two diplexers are embedded in each IP-20C unit.
In most cases, both diplexers are the same exact type. When the diplexers are
the same type, radio ports 1 and 2 cover the exact same frequency range.
In the 6-11GHz frequency bands, where channelization and diplexers are
relatively narrow, a single IP-20C unit might have to operate in two channels
that are not covered by the same diplexer.
When this is required, the IP-20C can be ordered with two different diplexer
types to cover two different channel ranges within the same frequency band.
An IP-20C with the same type of diplexer assembled on both transceiver
chains has the following marketing model structure:
 Example: IP-20C-HP-6L-252A-1W4-H-ESX
In this example, 1W4 indicates that both transceivers cover channels 1
through 4.
An IP-20C with two different types of diplexers has the following
marketing model structure:
 Example: IP-20C-HP-6L-252A-1W27W8-H-ESX
In this example, 1W27W8 indicates that channels 1 through 2 are covered
by Port1, while channels 7 through 8 are covered by Port2.
An IP-20C assembly for this example would look as follows:
Radio Port ID (EMS ID) Channels Coverage

Port 2 Ch 7-8
Port 1 Ch 1-2
Note: The same orientation is maintained for TX-H and TX-L units.

When installing an IP-20C unit with two different diplexers in a Multicore 2+0
DP Direct Mount configuration, the V and H ports of the OMT are mechanically
connected to Port 2 and 1 respectively.
This means that in the above example, V polarization is covered by channels 7
through 8 (Port 2) and H polarization is covered by channels 1 through 2
(Port 1).
To assign the channels to different polarizations, a different system with a

different marketing model should be ordered.
The following marketing model represents a system in which V polarization is
covered by channels 1 through 2 (Port 2) and H polarization is covered by
channels 7 through 8 (Port 1):
IP-20C-HP-6L-252A-7W81W2-H-ESX:
Radio Port ID (EMS ID) Channels Coverage

Port 2 Ch 1-2
Port 1 Ch 7-8
Please note that when selecting two operational channels that are not covered
by the same diplexer, certain TX-TX separation and TX-RX separation criteria
should be met.

Separation Criteria when Working with Two Diplexer Types
Because diplexer coverage and channelization plans vary in different parts of

the world for specific applications, please consult with Ceragon pre-sales
representatives for support.

2.2 MultiCore Mediation Devices (MCMD)

The MultiCore Mediation Devices (MCMD) are designed to offer a simple and
compact solution for a direct mount installation of the dual-carrier IP-20C on a
standard RFU-C antenna.
IP-20C is equipped with two antenna ports, which mandates the use of the
following MCMDs for direct mount connections. The specific MCMDs depend
on the configuration.
The following describes some of the available MCMDs. For a full list of
components, refer to System Components on page 20.
Note: MCMDs are not grounded. In order to add grounding, the
MCMD can be connected to the IP-20C using a Grounding
Jumper. See Grounding for MultiCore Mediation Devices on
page 32.
MCMD type Functionality

Splitter Combines the two carriers using the same polarization
OMT Combines the two carriers on alternate polarizations (H,V)
Splitter

OMT
2.3 PoE Injector

The PoE injector is an outdoor unit which can be mounted on a wall, pole, or
indoor rack.
Each PoE Injector kit includes the following items:
 PoE injector
 2 DC power connectors
PoE Injector
Two models of the PoE Injector are available:

 PoE_Inj_AO_2DC_24V_48V – Includes two DC power ports with power
input ranges of ±(18-60)V each.
 PoE_Inj_AO – Includes one DC power port (DC Power Port #1), with a
power input range of ±(40-60)V.

2.3.1 PoE Injector Interfaces

 Power-Over-Ethernet (PoE) Port
 GbE Data Port supporting 10/100/1000Base-T
 DC Power Port 1 ±(18-60)V or ±(40-60)V
 DC Power Port 2 ±(18-60)V (Optional)
 Grounding screw
PoE Injector Ports
2.4 System Components

The following figures show the main components used in the IP-20C
installation procedures.
Note! The availability of the installation components follows the
IP-20C frequency rollout as stated in the published
roadmap.
The presence of a specific component in this manual does
not indicate that it is available for ordering. Please consult
with your respective pre-sales engineer for specific
component availability.
IP-20C Dual Core Coupler/Splitter DC OMT

Remote Pole Mount Remote Dual Pole Mount DC Splitter
Dual Core Mediation

Adaptor for 6-13 GHz PoE Injector
Device

2.5 Adaptors and Installation Kits

6 GHz – 18 GHz
Description 6 GHz 7-8 GHz 10-11 GHz 13 GHz 15 GHz 18 GHz
IP- IP- IP- IP- IP-
IP-
IP-20C DUAL COUPLER KIT 20C_DUAL_CPLR_kit_ 20C_DUAL_CPLR_kit 20C_DUAL_CPLR_kit 20C_DUAL_CPLR_kit_ 20C_DUAL_CPLR_kit_1
20C_DUAL_CPLR_kit_6G
7-8G _10-11G _13G 15G 8G
IP- IP- IP- IP- IP- IP-
IP-20C DUAL SPLITTER KIT 20C_DUAL_SPLTR_kit_6 20C_DUAL_SPLTR_kit 20C_DUAL_SPLTR_ki 20C_DUAL_SPLTR_ki 20C_DUAL_SPLTR_kit 20C_DUAL_SPLTR_kit_
G _7-8G t_10-11G t_13G _15G 18G
IP-20C_SPLT_kit_10-
IP-20C SPLITTER KIT IP-20C_SPLT_kit_6G IP-20C_SPLT_kit_7-8G IP-20C_SPLT_kit_13G IP-20C_SPLT_kit_15G IP-20C_SPLT_kit_18G
11G
IP-20C_OMT_kit_10-
IP-20C OMT KIT IP-20C_OMT_kit_6G IP-20C_OMT_kit_7-8G IP-20C_OMT_kit_13G IP-20C_OMT_kit_15G IP-20C_OMT_kit_18G
11G
IP- IP- IP- IP- IP- IP-
IP-20C DUAL CORE KIT 20C_DUAL_CORE_MD_ki 20C_DUAL_CORE_MD 20C_DUAL_CORE_M 20C_DUAL_CORE_M 20C_DUAL_CORE_MD 20C_DUAL_CORE_MD_
t_6G _kit_7_8G D_kit_10-11G D_kit_13G _kit_15G kit_18G
IP-
IP-20C DC ADAPTOR REMOTE IP- IP-20C_7- IP-20C_10-
20C_13G_Rmt_Mnt_a
MOUNT KIT 20C_6G_Rmt_Mnt_adpt 8G_Rmt_Mnt_adpt 11G_Rmt_Mnt_adpt
dpt
IP-
IP-20C DC REMOTE MOUNT IP- IP-20C_RM_OMT_10-
20C_RM_OMT_7_8G_
OMT ADAPTOR KIT 20C_RM_OMT_6G_adpt 11G_adpt
adpt

23 GHz – 38 GHz
Description 23 GHz 26 GHz 28-31 GHz 32 GHz 38 GHz
IP-20C DUAL IP-

IP-20C_DUAL_CPLR_kit_23G IP-20C_DUAL_CPLR_kit_26G IP-20C_DUAL_CPLR_kit_28G IP-20C_DUAL_CPLR_kit_32G
COUPLER KIT 20C_DUAL_CPLR_kit_38G
IP-20C DUAL IP-

IP-20C_DUAL_SPLTR_kit_23G IP-20C_DUAL_SPLTR_kit_26G IP-20C_DUAL_SPLTR_kit_28G IP-20C_DUAL_SPLTR_kit_32G
SPLITTER KIT 20C_DUAL_SPLTR_kit_38G
IP-20C SPLITTER KIT IP-20C_SPLT_kit_23G IP-20C_SPLT_kit_26G IP-20C_SPLT_kit_28G IP-20C_SPLT_kit_32G IP-20C_SPLT_kit_38G
IP-20C OMT KIT IP-20C_OMT_kit_23G IP-20C_OMT_kit_26G IP-20C_OMT_kit_28G IP-20C_OMT_kit_32G IP-20C_OMT_kit_38G
IP-
IP-20C DUAL CORE IP- IP-
IP-20C_DUAL_CORE_MD_kit_26G IP-20C_DUAL_CORE_MD_kit_28G 20C_DUAL_CORE_MD_kit_
KIT 20C_DUAL_CORE_MD_kit_23G 20C_DUAL_CORE_MD_kit_32G
38G
Remote Mount - 6 GHz – 15 GHz

Remote Mount 6GHz 7-8GHz 10-11GHz 13GHz 15GHz
RFU-C REMOTE MOUNT KIT RFU-C-PoleMount
IP-20C DC REMOTE MOUNT KIT IP-20C-Pole-Mount
RFU-C ADAPTOR REMOTE MOUNT KIT RFU-C6-RM_ADAPT RFU-C7_8-RM_ADAPT RFU-C10_11-RM_ADAPT RFU-C13-RM_ADAPT
RFU-C WG Kit Flx-WG-4FT-6 Flx-WG-4FT-7_8 Flx-WG-4FT-10_11 Flx-WG-3FT-13 Flx-WG-3FT-15
RFU-C ADAPTOR TO FLEX WG (IMPERIAL) KIT ADPT_RFU-C6-RM_mill ADPT_RFU-C7_8-RM_mill ADPT_RFU-C10_11-RM_mill ADPT_RFU-C13-RM_mill ADPT_RFU-C15-RM_mill

Remote Mount - 18 GHz – 42 GHz

Remote Mount 18GHz 23GHz 26GHz 28-31GHz 32GHz 38GHz 42GHz
RFU-C REMOTE MOUNT KIT RFU-C-PoleMount
IP-20C DC REMOTE MOUNT KIT IP-20C-Pole-Mount
RFU-C ADAPTOR REMOTE MOUNT KIT
RFU-C WG Kit Flx-WG-3FT-18-26 Flx-WG-3FT-28-38 Flx-WG-3FT-42
RFU-C ADAPTOR TO FLEX WG (IMPERIAL) KIT ADPT_RFU-C18_26-RM_mill ADPT_RFU-C28_38-RM_mill
1500P Adaptors - 6GHz – 23 GHz

1500P Adaptors 6GHz 7-8GHz 10-11GHz 13GHz 15GHz 18GHz 23GHz
RFU-C-PHOSPHORUS DM ADPT_RFU-C10_11- ADPT_RFU-C13- ADPT_RFU-C15- ADPT_RFU-C18- ADPT_RFU-C23-
ADAPTOR KIT DM_1500P DM_1500P DM_1500P DM_1500P DM_1500P
1500P Adaptors - 26GHz – 42GHz

1500P Adaptors 26GHz 28-31GHz 32GHz 38GHz 42GHz
RFU-C-PHOSPHORUS DM ADAPTOR KIT ADPT_RFU-C26-DM_1500P ADPT_RFU-C28-DM_1500P ADPT_RFU-C32-DM_1500P ADPT_RFU-C38-DM_1500P NA

Imperial to mm Transitions – 6GHz – 15GHz

Imperial to mm
6GHz 7-8GHz 10-11GHz 13GHz 15GHz
Transitions
RFU-C ADAPTOR KIT TO
ADPT_RFU-C6-RM_Imp ADPT_RFU-C7_8-RM_Imp ADPT_RFU-C10_11-RM_Imp ADPT_RFU-C13-RM_Imp ADPT_RFU-C15-RM_Imp
IMPERIAL ANT.
RFU-C ADAPTOR KIT TO
ADPT_RFU-C6-RM_mill ADPT_RFU-C7_8-RM_mill ADPT_RFU-C10_11-RM_mill ADPT_RFU-C13-RM_mill ADPT_RFU-C15-RM_mill
IMP WG
Imperial to mm Transitions – 18GHz – 42GHz

Imperial to mm Transitions 18GHz 23GHz 26GHz 28-31GHz 32GHz 38GHz 42GHz
RFU-C ADAPTOR KIT TO IMPERIAL ANT. ADPT_RFU-C18_26-RM_Imp ADPT_RFU-C28_38-RM_Imp NA
RFU-C ADAPTOR KIT TO IMP WG ADPT_RFU-C18_26-RM_mill ADPT_RFU-C28_38-RM_mill NA
Antenna Circ. Adapters for OMT – 6GHz – 18GHz

Note: This adapter is not required if the antenna is equipped with a circular feeder. Such antenna will have the following
marketing model structure: Am-size(ft)-freq-CIRC-mnf.
Antenna Circ. Adapters for OMT 6GHz 7-8GHz 10-11GHz 13GHz 15GHz 18GHz
RFU-C10_11-OMT-
Andrew RFU-C6-OMT-INT-A RFU-C7_8-OMT-INT-A RFU-C13-OMT-INT-A RFU-C15-OMT-INT-A RFU-C18-OMT-INT-A
INT-A
RFU-C7_8-OMT-INT- RFU-C10_11-OMT- RFU-C13-OMT-INT- RFU-C15-OMT-INT- RFU-C18-OMT-INT-
RFS 1-6FT RFU-C6-OMT-INT-1_6FT-R
1_6FT-R INT-1_6FT-R 1_6FT-R 1_6FT-R 1_6FT-R
RFU-C6L-OMT-INT-RW RFU-C10_11-OMT- RFU-C15-OMT-INT- RFU-C18-OMT-INT-
Radio Waves RFU-C7_8-OMT-INT-RW RFU-C13-OMT-INT-RW
/RFU-C6H-OMT-INT-RW INT-RW RW RW
RFU-C10_11-OMT- RFU-C15-OMT-INT- RFU-C18-OMT-INT-
Shenglu RFU-C7_8-OMT-INT-SH RFU-C13-OMT-INT-SH
INT-SH SH SH

Antenna Circ. Adapters for OMT 6GHz 7-8GHz 10-11GHz 13GHz 15GHz 18GHz
RFU-C10_11-OMT-INT- RFU-C15-OMT-INT- RFU-C18-OMT-INT-

LEAX (Ceragon branding) RFU-C6-OMT-INT-CR1 RFU-C7_8-OMT-INT-CR1 RFU-C13-OMT-INT-CR1
CR1 CR1 CR1
RFU-C10_11-OMT- RFU-C15-OMT-INT- RFU-C18-OMT-INT-

Xian Putian (Ceragon branding) RFU-C6-OMT-INT-CR RFU-C7_8-OMT-INT-CR RFU-C13-OMT-INT-CR
INT-CR CR CR
RFU-C10_11-OMT-
Xian Putian (OEM branding) RFU-C6-OMT-INT-X RFU-C7_8-OMT-INT-X RFU-C13-OMT-INT-X RFU-C15-OMT-INT-X RFU-C18-OMT-INT-X
INT-X
Antenna Circ. Adapters for OMT – 23GHz – 42GHz

Note: This adapter is not required if the antenna is equipped with a circular feeder. Such antenna will have the following
marketing model structure: Am-size(ft)-freq-CIRC-mnf.
Antenna Circ. Adapters for OMT 23GHz 26GHz 28GHz 32GHz 38GHz 42GHz
Andrew RFU-C23-OMT-INT-A RFU-C26-OMT-INT-A RFU-C28-OMT-INT-A RFU-C32-OMT-INT-A RFU-C38-OMT-INT-A RFU-C42-OMT-INT-A
RFU-C23-OMT-INT- RFU-C26-OMT-INT- RFU-C32-OMT-INT- RFU-C38-OMTINT-
RFS 1-6FT NA
1_6FT-R 1_6FT-R 1_6FT-R 1_6FT-R
RFU-C28-OMT-INT- RFU-C38-OMT-INT-
Radio Waves RFU-C23-OMT-INT-RW RFU-C26-OMT-INT-RW NA NA
RW RW
Shenglu RFU-C23-OMT-INT-SH RFU-C26-OMT-INT-SH
RFU-C23-OMT-INT-CR1 RFU-C26-OMT-INT-CR1 RFU-C28-OMT-INT-CR1 RFU-C32-OMT-INT-CR1 RFU-C38-OMT-INT-CR1
CR1 CR1
Xian Putian (Ceragon branding) RFU-C23-OMT-INT-CR RFU-C26-OMT-INT-CR RFU-C32-OMT-INT-CR NA
CR CR
Xian Putian (OEM branding) RFU-C23-OMT-INT-X RFU-C26-OMT-INT-X RFU-C28-OMT-INT-X RFU-C32-OMT-INT-X RFU-C38-OMT-INT-X NA

PoE Injector
Marketing Model Description
PoE_Inj_AO PoE Injector all outdoor, -48VDC (Default offering)
POE Injector all outdoor, redundant DC input, +24VDC support and -48VDC
PoE_Inj_AO_2DC_24V_48V
support
PoE_Inj_19inch_Rack_Mnt_kit PoE Injector 19” Rack Mount Kit
PoE_Inj_ETSI_Rack_Mnt_kit PoE Injector ETSI Rack Mount Kit

2.6 Antenna Connection

IP-20C can be mounted directly for all frequencies (6-42 GHz) using the
following antenna types (for integrated antennas, specific antennas part
numbers are required):
 Andrew: VHLP series
 RFS: SB/SU series
 Shenglu: SLC series
 Xian Putian: WTC/WTG series
 General Dynamics: HPS series
For remote mount installations, the following Flexible Waveguide flanges
should be used (millimetric). The same antenna type (integrated) as indicated
above can be used (recommended).
Other antenna types using the flanges listed in the table below may also be
used.
Frequency Circ. WG Rect. WG Radio Side Flex WG Side Flex WG Side Antenna
Diameter Flange Des. (Remote) A Flange B Flange (Remote)
Band Range (GHz) Flange Des. Des. Des. Flange Des.
6(L/U) GHz 5.8-7.1 31.8 mm WR137 UDR70 PDR70 PDR70 UDR70
7/8 GHz 7.1-8.5 26 mm WR112 UBR84 PBR84 PBR84 UBR84
10/11 GHz 10.0-11.7 18 mm WR90 UBR100 PBR100 PBR100 UBR100
13 GHz 12.7-13.3 15 mm WR75 UBR120 PBR120 PBR120 UBR120
15 GHz 14.5-15.4 13.5 mm WR62 UBR140 PBR140 PBR140 UBR140
18 GHz 17.7-19.7 10.5 mm WR42 UBR220 PBR220 PBR220 UBR220
23 GHz 21.2-23.6 9 mm
26 GHz 24.5-26.6 8 mm
28-31 GHz 27.3-29.5 7 mm WR28 UBR320 PBR320 PBR320 UBR320
32 GHz 31.8-33.4 6.5 mm
38 GHz 37.0-40.0 5.5 mm
42 GHz 40.5-43.5 4.775 mm WR22 UG383/U UG383/U UG383/U UG383/U
If a different antenna type (CPR flange) is used, a flange adaptor is required.

Please contact your Ceragon representative for details.
Note! Appropriate lubricant or grease can be applied to the
screws that connect the IP-20C to the antenna interface.

2.7 Power Specifications
2.7.1 Electrical Requirements

 -48V DC Nominal
 Maximum current rating 1.5 A
 Maximum Cable length 300 meter
 Maximum cable size for PoE cable is 24 AWG, with maximum current up to
2A from the power source.
2.7.2 Important Notes!

 The unit must only be installed by service personnel.
 The unit must have a permanent connection to protective grounding.
 Data port 2, Data port 3, the Management port, and the TNC connector do
not provide protection from over-voltages on telecommunication
networks for host equipment users.
 The RSL interface connector is intended for technician use only.
 Disconnect device (circuit breaker) in the building installation:
 Shall be readily accessible and incorporated external to the equipment.
 The maximum rating of the overcurrent protection shall be up to 6 Amp.
2.8 Environmental Specifications

Operating: ETSI EN 300 019-1-4 Class 4.1
Temperature range for continuous operating temperature with high
reliability:
-33°C (-27°F) to +55°C (131°F)
Temperature range for exceptional temperatures; tested successfully, with
limited margins:
-45°C (-49°F) to +60°C (140°F)
Humidity: 5%RH to 100%RH
IEC529 IP66
Storage: ETSI EN 300 019-1-1 Class 1.2
Transportation: ETSI EN 300 019-1-2 Class 2.3

3. Cable Installation and Grounding
3.1 Minimum and Maximum Cable Diameter

To fit the gland, the outer cable diameter should be between 6-10 mm. This
applies to all glands on both the IP-20C unit and the PoE Injector.
3.2 Cable Grounding

Cables must be grounded as follows:
 For optical (SFP) cables (see Connecting an Optical Fiber Cable and SFP on
page 47), no grounding is required.
 For Ethernet cables, the external shielded CAT5E cable should be
grounded to the antenna tower at the top (next to the IP-20 unit) and the
bottom of the external run and every 50m, using the kit CAT5E_gnd_kit.

3.2.1 Grounding Procedure
Required Tools
 Metric offset wrench key wrench #3

 Metric wrench 10mm
Procedure
1 On the front of each IP-20C unit, loosen the nut, plain washer, and serrated
washer from the GND stud, using the metric offset hexagon key and the
wrench.
2 Place the cable lug (supplied with the IP-20C grounding kit) in place on the
screw.
3 Secure the cable lug.
4 The second side of the GND cable should be connected to the main ground
bar or terminal ground bar of the site.
5 Perform a resistance test between the 2 lugs of the GND cable. Verify that
the result is 0-2 ohms.
Notes: The unit’s earthing screw terminal shall be permanently
connected to protective earth in a building installation in
accordance with applicable national code and regulations by
a service person.
A 2-pole circuit breaker, a branch circuit protector, suitably
certified in accordance with applicable national code and
regulations, rated maximum 20A, shall be installed for full
power disconnection in a building installation.
Any outdoor antenna cable shield shall be permanently
connected to protective earth in a building installation.
3.2.2 Grounding for MultiCore Mediation Devices

MultiCore Mediation Devices (MCMDs) are not grounded. In order to add
grounding, the MCMD can be connected to the IP-20C using a Grounding
Jumper. To connect the Grounding Jumper:
1 When you secure the MCMD to the antenna, connect one end of the
Grounding Jumper to the lower left screw that connects the MCMD to the
antenna.
2 When you perform the IP-20C grounding procedure described in section
3.2.1, connect the other end of the Grounding Jumper to the IP-20C
grounding screw, along with the IP-20C grounding cable. The order in
which you place the two cables is not important.

3.3 Power Source

When selecting a power source, the following must be considered:
DC power can be from -40 VDC to -60 VDC.
Recommended: Availability of a UPS (Uninterrupted Power Source), battery
backup, and emergency power generator.
Whether or not the power source provides constant power (i.e., power is
secured on weekends or is shut off frequently and consistently).
The power supply must have grounding points on the AC and DC sides.
Caution! The user power supply GND must be connected to the

positive pole in the IP-20C power supply.
Any other connection may cause damage to the system!
Note! For the warranty to be honored, you must install the IP-20C
in accordance with the instructions above.
3.4 Surge Protection

IP-20C includes built-in surge protection for its Ethernet and power
interfaces. IP-20C’s surge protection implementation complies with the
standards set forth in the Surge Protection Requirements section of the IP-20C
Technical Description, provided the Ethernet cables were prepared according
to the instructions in Connecting the Ethernet Cable on page 54.
In areas in which severe lighting conditions are likely to occur, it is strongly
recommended to add additional protection by placing lightning protectors on
all electrical Ethernet cables, near the connection points with the IP-20C unit.
3.5 Available Cable Options
3.5.1 Fiber Optic Cables - Single Mode

Marketing P/N Description
CABLE,FO,DUAL LC/LC,7M,SM,55mm OPEN END,M28
IP-20_FO_SM_LC2LC_ARM_7m
GLAND,ARMORED,OU
GLAND,ARMORED,O
GLAND,ARMORED,O
GLAND,ARMORED,O
GLAND,ARMORED,O
GLAND,ARMORED,O


IP-20_FO_SM_LC2LC_ARM_100m CABLE,FO,DUAL LC/LC,100M,SM,55mm OPEN END,M28 GLAND,ARMORED
IP-20_FO_SM_LC2LC_ARM_150m CABLE,FO,DUAL LC/LC,150M,SM,55mm OPEN END,M28 GLAND,ARMORED
3.5.2 Fiber Optic Cables - Multi Mode

CABLE,FO,DUAL LC/LC,7M,MM,55mm OPEN END,M28
IP-20_FO_MM_LC2LC_ARM_7m
GLAND,ARMORED,OU
GLAND,ARMORED,O
GLAND,ARMORED
GLAND,ARMORED,O
GLAND,ARMORED,O
GLAND,ARMORED,O
GLAND,ARMORED
GLAND,ARMORED
GLAND,ARMORED
3.5.3 DC Cable and Connector

Outdoor_DC_cbl_2x18AWG_drum CABLE,305M,OUTDOOR_DC_CBL_2X18AWG_DRUM
IP-20C_DC_Conn IP-20C_DC_Conn

3.5.4 Cables for MIMO Connections

DATA_SHRNG_KIT_5m CABLE,SFP,4x4MIMO_DATA_SHARING_KIT_5M
SOURCE_SHARING_5M Source_Sharing_5m
IP-20_MIMO_Prot_ mng_cbl_5m IP-20C MIMO or Prot management cable 5m
IP-20_MIMO_Prot_ mng_spltr IP-20C MIMO or Prot management odu spltr
3.5.5 Ethernet Cable and Specifications

CAT5E_SFUTP_Outdoor_50m CABLE,RJ45 TO RJ45 STR 50M,CAT-5E,ETHER,UV RES
CAT5E_SFUTP_Outdoor_75m CABLE,RJ45 TO RJ45 STR 75M,CAT-5E,ETHER,UV RES
CABLE,MATERIAL,CAT-5E,SFUTP,4X2X24AWG,UV
CAT5E_SFUTP_Outdoor_305m_drum
RESISTANCE,305M
CABLE,RJ45 TO RJ45 STR,50M,CAT-5E,M28
CAT5E_Arm_50m
GLAN,ARM,UV RESISTANCE
CAT5E_Arm_75mCABLE,RJ45 TO RJ45 STR,70M,CAT-
CAT5E_Arm_70m
5E,M28 GLAN,ARM,UV RESISTANCE
CABLE,MATERIAL,CAT-5E,FTP,4X2X24AWG,ARMORED,UV
CAT5E_Arm_305m_drum
RESIST,305M
This cable has the following specifications:

 Suitable for:
Fast Ethernet
Gigabit Ethernet
PoE

Cable Design – The numbers in the figure below refer to the items listed
beneath the figure.
 [1]Conductor
 [2]Insulation
 [3]Screen: Alu/Pet foil. Alu outside
 [4]Tinned copper braid
 [5]Jacket
Color Code
Pair Wire A Wire B
1 WHITE-blue BLUE
2 WHITE-orange ORANGE
3 WHITE-green GREEN
4 WHITE-brown BROWN

3.5.6 Outdoor Ethernet Cable Specifications

Electrical Requirements
Cable type CAT-5e SFUTP, 4 pairs, according to ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B-2
Wire gage 24 AWG
Stranding Solid
Voltage rating 70V
Shielding Braid + Foil
Pinout
Mechanical/ Environmental Requirements

Jacket PVC, double, UV resistant
Outer diameter 7-10 mm
Operating and Storage temperature -40°C - 85°C
range
Flammability rating According to UL-1581 VW1, IEC 60332-1
RoHS According to Directive/2002/95/EC

3.5.7 Outdoor DC Cable Specifications

Electrical Requirements
Cable type 2 tinned copper wires
Wire gage 18 AWG (for <100m installations)

12 AWG (for >100m installations)
Stranding stranded
Voltage rating 600V
Spark test 4KV
Dielectric strength 2KV AC min
Mechanical/ Environmental Requirements
Jacket PVC, double, UV resistant
Outer diameter 7-10 mm
Operating & Storage temperature range -40°C - 85°C
Flammability rating According to UL-1581 VW1, IEC 60332-1
RoHS According to Directive/2002/95/EC

3.6 Securing the Cables

All cables should be secured at every meter on-site using either a T-Rups kit,
P/N Outdoor Ties (SI-0027-0) or cable clamps. When using the T-Rups kit,
take special care to apply the proper amount of force in order to avoid damage
to the cable. This is especially important for optical (SFP) cables.
The following cable clamps are available:
Cable Clamps
Part Number Marketing Model Item Description

SI-1229-0 Fiber_clamp_2cbl_4.0-7.0mm DUAL FEADER CLAMP FOR 4.0-7.0mm CABLE 2 WAY.

3.7 Special Instructions for use of Glands

Note: Each IP-20C unit is supplied with two glands. If additional
glands are required, they must be ordered separately, in kits
of five glands each.
Glands Kit
Marketing Model Marketing Description

IP-20_Glands_kit IP-20_Glands_x5_kit
In addition, gland caps can be ordered to protect the cable and connector from
damage when elevating the cable and gland to the radio unit. See Step 5 in
Section 3.7.1, General Installation Procedure. Gland caps are ordered
separately, in kits of 10 caps each.
Gland Cap

Cable_Prot_10Caps_kit Cable protective caps kit 10 pcs, IP-20C/S/E

In order to remove the plastic plugs for the unit, you can use the flange of
supplied glands to disconnect them. See below pictures

3.7.1 General Installation Procedure

This procedure applies to all cable types, and explains how to install the cables
using long glands. The gland is supplied assembled.
1 Before inserting a cable, you must disassemble the gland cap and gland
rubber from the gland body.
2 Slide the gland cap into the cable.
3 Slide the gland rubber into the cable.

4 Slide the cable into the body of the gland. If you are using a gland cap (see
Step 5), make sure to leave enough space for the gland cap to fit into the
gland without disturbing the cable.
5 Optionally, after securing the cable into the body of the gland, you can
close the other side of the gland with an M28 gland cap. The gland cap
protects the cable and connector from damage when elevating the cable
and gland to the radio unit.

6 The M28 gland cap has hook on top. After attaching the gland cap to the
gland, you can connect a rope to the hook and use this to lift the gland and
cable up to the radio unit. Before screwing the gland into the radio unit,
you must remove the gland cap.
7 If you used an M28 gland cap to close the gland when raising the gland and
cable to the radio unit, remove the gland cap from the gland at this point
by unscrewing the cap.
8 Connect the cable to the port.

9 Screw the gland into the radio unit until there is full contact between the
gland and the radio unit.
Important Note! Before tightening the gland, make sure the gland is aligned
with the tapped hole in the unit. Tightening the gland at an
angle can ruin the thread on the gland and prevent proper
sealing of the interface.
10 Insert the main part of the gland into the thread in the radio body and
tighten until there is full contact and the gasket is fully contained between
the gland and the radio and cannot be seen. Tighten the gland gently and
make sure there is no resistance. If there is resistance, stop immediately,
and thread out the gland. Verify that the gland thread is not damaged and
tighten the gland again.
Important Note! Pay attention that the gland rubber is properly located
and not damaged during the tightening of the gland cap.
If the gland thread is damaged do not use it!

11 Tighten the rear portion of the gland onto the main part of the gland and
make sure that the main part of the gland does not have an additional
swivel after the rear portion is secured.
Note: If the main portion of the gland is rotated while the rear
portion is seizing the cable, this may ruin the cable
connector.
Tightening the Front Portion of the Gland Tightening the Rear Portion of the Gland
12 Secure the cable to the lip of the gland using a tie wrap.

3.8 Connecting an Optical Fiber Cable and SFP

To connect an optical fiber cable and the SFP transceiver:
1 Use a pre-assembled cable.
2 Split the connector into two separate LC connectors (one for each fiber).
3 Remove the gland cap and rubber from the gland body.
4 Slide the gland cap into the cable.

5 Slide the rubber into the cable.
6 Insert the fibers with the connectors one by one into the cable gland.

7 Secure the cable to the lip of the gland using a tie wrap.
Important Note: If you are raising the cable to a radio unit on a tower, this
step is crucial to prevent the cable from slipping from the
gland, which could damage the connector.

8 Connect the fibers to the SFP transceiver. Listen for the “click” to ensure
that they are fully inserted.
9 Remove the tie wrap securing the cable to the gland.

Note: A new tie wrap must be used to secure the cable to the gland
at the end of the procedure, as described in Step 13.
10 Connect the connector into the IP-20C connector.

11 Tighten the gland to the radio unit until there is full contact between the
gland and the radio unit.
12 Tighten the gland cap.
Important Note! Before tightening the gland, make sure the gland is aligned
with the tapped hole in the unit.
Tightening the gland at an angle can ruin the thread on the
gland and prevent proper sealing of the interface Tighten
the gland gently and make sure there is no resistance. If
there is resistance, stop immediately, thread out the gland,
and verify that the gland threads are not damaged. Then,
tighten the gland again.
If the gland thread is damaged do not use it!
13 Secure the cable to the gland using a tie wrap.

3.9 Connecting a DC Power Cable

Note: The DC power cable and connector must be ordered
separately. See DC Cable and Connector on page 34.
To connect a DC power cable:
1 Strip off 45 mm from the cable jacket.
2 Expose 10 mm at the edge of each of the two wires.
3 Insert the power cable into the gland.
4 Insert the power cable wires into the power connector.

5 Insert the power cable wires into the power connector. Match “+” to the 0V
wire and “-“ to the -48V wire.

6 Tighten the two top screws.
7 Plug the power cable with connector into the IP-20C power connector.
8 Tighten the two front screws.

9 Screw the gland into the radio unit

Important Note! Before tightening the gland, make sure the gland is even
with the cover. Tighten the gland gently and make sure
there is no resistance. If there is resistance, stop
immediately and verify that the gland is not being inserted
at an angle. Tightening the gland at an angle can ruin the
thread on the gland and prevent proper sealing of the
interface.

11 Secure the cable to the gland with a tie wrap.

3.10 Connecting the Ethernet Cable

If you need to assemble the Ethernet cable, follow the instructions in section
3.10.1, Preparing the Ethernet Cable and Plug-in Field, then proceed to section
3.10.3, Connection of Ethernet Cable to IP-20C.
If you using a pre-assembled Ethernet cable, follow the instructions in section
3.10.2, Preparing the Ethernet Cable Already Assembled, then proceed to
section 3.10.3, Connection of Ethernet Cable to IP-20C.
Note: To ensure proper grounding and connectivity, it is
recommended to use pre-assembled Ethernet cables.
3.10.1 Preparing the Ethernet Cable and Plug-in Field

Important Note: To ensure proper grounding, the RJ-45 plug must be
shielded, with a crimping tail.
To prepare the Ethernet cable and plug-in field:

1 Prepare the gland and insert the cable, as described in General Installation
Procedure on page 42.
2 Strip off approximately 45 mm of the outer insulation jacket from the
CAT5E cable.
3 Do not strip off the end of the cable shield, but rather, twist the shield to
form a braid.
4 Roll back the foil shield insulation and wrap the drain wire around the foil.
Do not remove any insulation from the conductors.
5 Align the colored wires.
Note: Cord colors should be matched to the same pins on both
ends of the cable.
6 Trim all wires to the same length. About 12 mm on the left should be
exposed from the inner sheath.
7 Separate the wires and place the twisted shield between the separated
wires.
8 Insert the wires into the RJ45 plug. Verify that each wire is fully inserted
into the front of the RJ45 plug and in the correct order, according to the
pinouts shown in Section 3.5.6, Outdoor Ethernet Cable Specifications. The
sheath of the Ethernet cable should extend into the plug by about 13 mm
and held in place by the crimp.
9 Extend the cable jacket with the shield into the connector about 5 mm for
strain relief and shielding connection.
10 Wrap the twisted braid firmly around the cable jacket and let the crimping
tail of the RJ45 plug envelop it.
Important Note! To ensure proper grounding, it is essential that the twisted
braid be firmly connected to the RJ45 plug.

11 Crimp the RJ45 plug with the crimp tool. Make sure the twisted shield is
crimped firmly to the RJ45 plug.
12 Verify that the wires ended up the correct order and that the wires extend
to the front of the RJ45 plug and make good contact with the metal
contacts in the RJ45 plug.
13 Push back the CAT5E plug cover on the connector plug.
Note: It is recommended that the newly prepared cable be tested
with a Cable Analyzer such as the FLUKE DTX-1800 (or the
equivalent), to make sure the cable complies with
ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B-2. Make sure to verify both
connectivity and grounding continuity at both ends of the
cable.
3.10.2 Preparing the Ethernet Cable Already Assembled

To prepare the Ethernet cable already assembled:
1 Release the gland cap and the gland rubber slightly.
2 Insert the CAT5E cable into the gland cap and into the rubber gland.

3 Insert the CAT5E cable into the gland body.
3.10.3 Connection of Ethernet Cable to IP-20C

To connect the Ethernet cable to the IP-20C:
1 Remove the relevant cap from the IP-20C radio. You can use the side of the
gland to unscrew the cap.
2 Connect the CAT5E cable to the IP-20C.

3 Screw the gland into the radio unit.

Important Note! Before tightening the gland, make sure the gland is even
with the cover. Tighten the gland gently and make sure
there is no resistance. If there is resistance, stop
immediately and verify that the gland is not being inserted
at an angle. Tightening the gland at an angle can ruin the
thread on the gland and prevent proper sealing of the
interface.


5 Secure the cable to the gland using a tie wrap.

3.11 Management Connection for 4x4 MIMO and 1+1/2+2

HSB Configurations
In 4x4 MIMO and all HSB protection configurations, two Y-splitter cables and a
special signaling cable must be used to connect the management ports
(MGT/PROT) of the two IP-20C units and provide management access to each
unit.
The MIMO/Protection signaling cables are available pre-assembled from
Ceragon in various lengths, but users can also prepare them in the field.
The following sections explain how to prepare and connect these cables.
3.11.1 Preparing a MIMO/Protection Signaling Cable

The MIMO/Protection signaling cables require the following pinouts.
MIMO/Protection Signaling Cable Pinouts
RJ-45 connector RJ-45 connector

(male) (male)
Port1: TX+ 1 W/G G/W 1 Port1: TX+
Port1: TX- 2 G
4ó7 G 2 Port1: TX-
Port1: RX+ 3 W/O 5ó8 O/W 3 Port1: RX+
Port2: TX+ 4 Bl Bl 4 Port2: TX+
Port2: TX- 5 W/Bl Bl/W 5 Port2: TX-

Port1: RX- 6 O O 6 Port1: RX-
Port2: RX+ 7 W/Br Br/W 7 Port2: RX+
Port2: RX- 8 Br CAT5E cable Br 8 Port2: RX-
Color Abbreviations
W – White
G – Green
O – Orange
Bl – Blue
Br - Brown
Note: Other than the pinout connection described above, the cable
should be prepared according to the cable preparation
procedure described in Connecting the Ethernet Cable on
page 54.

3.11.2 Connecting the MIMO/Protection Splitters and Protection

Signaling Cable
Each splitter has three ports:
 System plug (“Sys”) – The system plug should be connected to the IP-20C’s
management port.
 Management port (“Mng”) – A standard CAT5E cable should be connected
to the splitter’s management port in order to utilize out-of-band (external)
management.
Note: Even for systems that use in-band management, initial
configuration of a 4x4 MIMO and any HSB protection
configuration must be performed manually using out-of-
band management.
 MIMO/Protection signaling port (“MIMO/Prot”) – A MIMO/Protection
signaling cross cable, as described above, should be connected between
this port and the other “MIMO/Prot” port of the second splitter on the
mate IP-20C unit.
The following figure demonstrates a 4x4 MIMO configuration in which
both IP-20C units are connected to an external management station and to
each other, using two splitters.
4x4 MIMO or HSB Protection Configuration with External Management

4. PoE Injector Installation and Connection
4.1 PoE Injector Cable Connection

The PoE Injector cables are connected similar to the IP-20C.
 To connect the Ethernet (CAT5E) cable to the PoE or Data port, refer to
Connection of Ethernet Cable to IP-20C on page 57.
 To connect the DC power cable to the power port or dual feed port, refer to
Connecting a DC Power Cable on page 51. This cable is not supplied with
the PoE Injector.
 The total length of the cable between the IP-20C port and the
Switch/Router the device is connected to should not exceed 100m/328ft.
This length includes the connection between the IP-20C and the PoE
Injector (X1 + X2 ≤ 100m/328ft in the figure below).
Note: The length of the cable connecting the customer equipment
to the PoE injector should not be longer than 10m
(according to ANSI/TIA-568 standard).
IP-20C
X2
DC
X1
CSR
Note! For the warranty to be honored, the connection must be

through the glands only. Do not open the PoE injector box
cover.

4.2 PoE Injector Grounding

To ground the PoE Injector:
1 On the right side of each PoE Injector, loosen the screw, plain washer, and
serrated washer.
2 Place the cable lug (supplied with the PoE injector kit) between the plain
and serrated washer.
3 Tighten the screw.
4 Verify that the grounding resistance is 0-2 ohms.
4.3 PoE Injector Wall Mount Installation
List of Items
Item Description Quantity Remarks

1 PoE Injector 1
1 Glands Kit 1 For outdoor installations.
Notes: Glands are required for outdoor installations. The glands kit
(three or five glands) is not supplied with the PoE Injector,
and must be ordered separately.
Glands Kit

IP-20_3xGlands_kit IP-20_3xGlands_kit
IP-20_Glands_kit IP-20_Glands_x5_kit
Required Tools
 Metric offset wrench key wrench set

 Hammer
 Drilling Machine
Procedure
1 Mount and tighten the PoE Injector to a wall using two M6 bolts and
anchors. The M6 bolts and anchors must be purchased separately.
Note: Use Anchor Stainless Steel with flanged Hexagonal nut
M6X70.
2 Drill two 6mm diameter holes with 100mm distance between the center of
the holes.
3 Insert the anchors with the bolts.
4 Place the washers on the bolt.
5 Tighten the nuts.


4.4 PoE Injector Pole Mount Installation
List of Items

1 PoE Injector 1
Required Tools
 Slot Screwdriver
Procedure
To mount the PoE Injector on a pole:

1 Mount and tighten the PoE Injector to a pole with a diameter of 114 mm
using a stainless steel hose clamp.
2 Pass the hose clamp through the pole mount slots.
Note! The Hose Clamp is not supplied with PoE injector kit.
3 Attach the PoE injector to the pole.
4 Connect the ends of the hose clamp.
5 Tighten the hose clamp using the captive screw.

4.5 PoE Injector 19” Rack Installation
List of Items

1 PoE Injector 1
2 PoE Injector 19” Rack Mount Kit 1
Required Tools
 Philips Screwdriver
To mount the PoE Injector on a rack:
1 Mount the PoE Injector to a 19” rack using a 19” rack adaptor.
2 Mount the PoE Injector on the 19” adaptor through the wall mounting
holes, using M6 screws and washers.

3 Mount the 19” rack adaptor to a 19” rack using four M6 screws and cage
nuts.

4.6 PoE Injector ETSI Rack Installation
List of Items

1 PoE Injector 1
2 PoE Injector ETSI Rack Mount Kit 1
Required Tools
 Philips Screwdriver
To mount the PoE Injector to an ETSI rack:
1 Mount the PoE Injector to an ETSI rack using a 19” rack adaptor and ETSI
adapting ears.
2 Connect the ETSI adapting ears to a 19” rack adaptor using four M6
screws.

3 Mount the PoE Injector on the adaptor through the wall mounting holes
using M6 screws and washers.
4 Mount the 19” rack adaptor with the ETSI ears on the ETSI rack using four
M6 screws and cage nuts.
Note: For this type of installation, a 2RU space is required.

5. Generic Installation Procedures
5.1 General Notes Concerning All Installation Procedures

Since the IP-20C architecture is of a Dual Core nature, each dual core
configuration can be considered as single core configuration hardware ready
for its dual core counterpart. Therefore, you should follow the same procedure
for 2+0 SP installation, if you want to install a 1+0 SP HW ready for 2+0 SP.
One of the major benefits of the IP-20C and the dual core architecture is that
upgrading can be done remotely by uploading the correct software license.
Important! Do not remove the transparent pressure windows located
on the antenna interfaces.
5.2 Torque Requirements

When tightening the captive screws, use 20 Nm torque for radio-antenna,
radio-mediation device, and mediation device-antenna connections. In order
to avoid misalignment, screws should be tightened progressively.
When fastening a waveguide to the radio or mediation device, use the
following torque, according to frequency and screw type:
 6 GHz: M5/#10-32: 3.5 Nm
 7/8-15 GHz: M4/#8-32: 2.5 Nm
 18-42 GHz: M3/#4-40: 1Nm

5.3 IP-20C DC Pole Mount Procedure

Note! The pole diameter range for pole mount installations is 8.89
cm – 11.43 cm (3.5 inches – 4.5 inches).
List of Items

1 IP-20C DC POLE MOUNT KIT 1
2 IP-20C DC REMOTE MOUNT
1 From 6-13GHz
ADAPTOR KIT
Required Tools
 Metric offset wrench key wrench set

To install the IP-20C pole mount:
Mount and tighten the IP-20C DC pole mount to a pole with a diameter of 114
mm using the four washers and screws supplied with the IP-20C DC pole
mount kit.
For 6-13 GHz Only
Mount and tighten the IP-20C Remote Mount Adaptor plate (supplied in IP-
20C Adaptor Remote Mount kit) to the IP-20C Pole Mount using the four flat
screws supplied with the IP-20C Adaptor Remote Mount kit.


5.4 Remote Mount Installation for Single Polarization with

an Imperial Waveguide
List of Items

1 IP-20C RADIO 1
RFU-C ADAPTATION KIT TO
2 1 From 6-13 GHz
FLEXIBLE WG IMPERIAL
RFU-C REMOTE POLE MOUNT
3 1
KIT
4 IP-20C SPLITTER KIT 1
Required Tools
 Metric offset hexagon key wrench set

 Imperial offset hexagon key wrench set
 Phillips #1, #2 screwdriver
5.4.1 6-13GHz Installation Procedure

1 Mount and tighten the RFU-C Adaptor plate (supplied in RFU-C Adaptation
kit to Flexible WG Imperial) to the RFU-C Remote Pole Mount using the
four flat screws supplied with the RFU-C Adaptation kit to Flexible WG
Imperial.
2 Mount and tighten the IP-20C Splitter to the RFU-C Remote Pole Mount
using the four captive screws and washers that are assembled to the IP-
20C Splitter kit.

3 Mount and tighten the IP-20C radio to the IP-20C Splitter using the four
captive screws and washers that are assembled to the IP-20C radio. Pay
attention that the O-rings are mounted on the IP-20C Splitter kit.
4 Connect the Flexible Waveguide and Sealing Gasket supplied with the
Flexible Waveguide Imperial Kit to the RFU-C Adaptor plate. Tighten the
four screws supplied with the Flexible Waveguide Imperial Kit.

5.4.2 15-42GHz Installation Procedure

1 Loosen the two screws, and remove the twist plate from the IP-20C
Splitter.
2 Mount and tighten the IP-20C Splitter to the RFU-C Remote Pole Mount
using the four captive screws and washers that are assembled to the IP-
20C Splitter kit.

3 Mount and tighten the IP-20C radio to the IP-20C Splitter using the four
captive screws and washers that are assembled to the IP-20C radio. Make
sure the O-rings are mounted on the IP-20C Splitter kit.
4 Connect the Flexible Waveguide and Sealing O-ring supplied with the
Flexible Waveguide Imperial Kit to the IP20-C Splitter kit. Tighten the four
screws supplied with the RFU-C Adaptation kit to the Flexible Waveguide
Imperial.


5.5 Management Connection for MIMO and Protection

Configurations
In MIMO and all HSB protection configurations, a special signaling cable must
be used to connect the management ports (MGT/PROT) of the two IP-20C
units.
When Out-of-Band management is used, a splitter must be used to connect the
management ports to local management and to each other.
The MIMO/Protection signaling cables are available pre-assembled from
Ceragon in various lengths (refer to Cables for MIMO Connections on page 35),
but you can also prepare them in the field.
The following sections explain how to prepare and connect these cables.
5.5.1 Preparing a MIMO/Protection Signaling Cable

To prepare your own MIMO/Protection signaling cables, follow the
instructions in Preparing the Ethernet Cable and Plug-in Field on page 54. You
must use the following pinouts:
RJ-45 connector RJ-45 connector

(male) MIMO / Protection (male)
Port1: TX+ 1 W/G
cable pinout: G/W 1 Port1: TX+
Port1: TX- 2 G 4ó7 G 2 Port1: TX-
Port1: RX+ 3 W/O 5ó8 O/W 3 Port1: RX+
Port2: TX+ 4 Bl Bl 4 Port2: TX+
Port2: TX- 5 W/Bl Bl/W 5 Port2: TX-

Port1: RX- 6 O O 6 Port1: RX-
Port2: RX+ 7 W/Br Br/W 7 Port2: RX+
Port2: RX- 8 Br CAT5E cable Br 8 Port2: RX-
Color Abbreviations
W – White
G – Green
O – Orange
Bl – Blue
Br - Brown
5.5.2 Connecting a MIMO/Protection Signaling Cable

This option should be used when you plan to manage the system using
in-band management.
The MIMO/Protection signaling cable should be connected between the
management ports of two IP-20C units operating in either MIMO or HSB
protection mode. The physical cable connection is the same as connecting a
CAT5E cable to a system data or management port. For details, refer to
Connecting the Ethernet Cable on page 54.

5.5.3 Connecting a MIMO/Protection Splitter

This option should be used when you plan to manage the system using out-of-
band (external) management rather than in-band management.
The splitter has three ports, as shown in the following figure.
 System plug (“Sys”) – The system plug should be connected to the IP-20C’s
management port.
 Management port (“Mng”) – A standard CAT5E cable should be connected
to the splitter’s management port in order to utilize out-of-band (external)
management.
 MIMO/Protection signaling port (“MIMO/Prot”) – A standard CAT5E cable
or a MIMO/Protection signaling cable should be connected between this
port and the other “MIMO/Prot” port of the second splitter on the mate
IP-20C unit.

The following figures demonstrate a 4x4 MIMO configuration in which

both IP-20C units are connected to an external management station and to
each other, using two splitters.

6. Installation Procedures per Configuration Type
6.1 MultiCore 2+0 Dual Polarization Direct Mount

Note! This procedure can also be used for MultiCore 1+0 DP HW
ready for MultiCore 2+0 DP configuration.
List of Items

1 IP-20C RADIO 1
2 IP-20C OMT kit 1
3 CIRC./CIRC. ADAPTOR 1 Per Antenna Vendor
Required Tools
 Metric offset hexagon key set

 Metric wrench key set
Insertion Loss
Mediation Devices Signal Path / Remarks Insertion Loss [dB]

6-8 11 13-15 18 23-26 28-42
GHz GHz GHz GHz GHz GHz
Each IP-20C antenna port to
OMT 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.5 0.5
Mediation device antenna port

Procedure
1 Prior to the installation, follow the antenna manufacturer’s instructions to

use the circular adaptor. (Remove the existing rectangular transition, swap
the O-ring, and install the circular transition instead.)
2 Connect the OMT Kit to the antenna and secure it with four screws. Verify
the existence of the O-ring.
3 Connect the IP-20C DC radio to the OMT Kit using the four M8 captive
screws and washers supplied, and tighten the screws.


6.2 MultiCore 2+0 Dual Polarization Remote Mount

This procedure is for use with Interface antennas, up to six feet.
For standard interface antennas (six feet and larger), no OMT and no
Circ./Circ. Adaptor are used, and the flexible waveguides are connected
directly to the antenna flanges. For instructions how to connect the
waveguides to the antenna flanges, refer to the antenna vendor's
documentation.
ready for MultiCore 2+0 DP configurations.
List of Items

1 IP-20C RADIO 1
Not used for standard interface antennas (six
2 IP-20C OMT kit 1
feet and larger).
3 FLEXIBLE WG KIT 2
1 From 6-13GHz
ADAPTOR KIT
6 Per Antenna Vendor. Not used for standard
Circ./Circ. Adaptor 1
interface antennas (six feet and larger).
Required Tools

 Insertion Loss

Insertion Loss
Mediation
Signal Path / Remarks Insertion Loss [dB]
Devices
6-8 11 13-15 18 23-26 28-42
OMT and Each IP-20C antenna port to
0.8 0.8 1.5 1.5 1.7 2.0
two WGs Mediation device antenna port
6.2.1 Common Installation


3 Mount and tighten the O-ring and the Flexible WG to IP-20C OMT ports
using the four screws supplied with the Flexible WG kit.
6.2.2 6-13 GHz

1 Mount and tighten the IP-20C Remote Mount Adaptor plate (supplied in
IP-20C Adaptor Remote Mount kit) to the IP-20C Pole Mount using the four
flat screws supplied with the IP-20C Adaptor Remote Mount kit.

2 Mount and tighten the IP-20C to the IP-20C Pole Mount using the four
captive screws and washers that are supplied with the IP-20C. Pay
attention that the O-rings are mounted on the IP-20C Remote Mount
Adaptor.
3 Mount and tighten both Flexible WGs with their O-ring to the IP-20C
Remote Mount Adaptor ports using the four screws supplied with each
Flexible WG kit.

6.2.3 15-42 GHz

1 Mount and tighten the IP-20C to the IP-20C DC Pole Mount using the four
screws assembled on the IP-20C.
2 Mount and tighten the O-ring and the Flexible WG to IP-20C radio ports

6.3 MultiCore 2+0 Single Polarization Direct Mount

Note! This procedure can also be used for MultiCore 1+0 SP HW
ready for MultiCore 2+0 SP configuration.
List of Items

1 IP-20C RADIO 1
2 IP-20C Splitter KIT 1
Required Tools

Insertion Loss
Insertion Loss [dB]

Mediation
Signal Path / Remarks 6-8 11 13-15 18 23-26 28-42
Devices
Splitter Radio to antenna port 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.7 3.7 4.0
Procedure
1 Adjust the twist on the Splitter Kit. Perform one of the following steps,
according to the required polarization (horizontal or vertical).
For horizontal polarization, locate the holes above and below the letter
“H” on the pins and fasten the two screws.

For vertical polarization, locate the holes above and below the letter
“V” on the pins and fasten the two screws.
2 Mount and tighten the IP-20C Splitter Kit on the antenna using the four M8
screws and washers.
3 Mount and tighten the IP-20C to the IP-20C Splitter Kit using the four M8
captive screws and washers supplied.

6.4 MultiCore 2+0 Single Polarization Remote Mount

Note! This procedure can also be used for MultiCore 1+0 SP HW
ready for MultiCore 2+0 SP configurations.
List of Items

1 IP-20C RADIO 1
RFU-C ADAPTOR REMOTE
2 1 From 6-13 GHz
MOUNT KIT
3 RFU-C POLE MOUNT KIT 1
5 FLEXIBLE WG KIT 1
Required Tools
 Metric offset hexagon key wrench set

Insertion Loss
Insertion Loss [dB]
Mediation
Devices
Splitter and
Radio to antenna port 4.0 4.0 4.7 4.9 5.2 5.5
one WG

6.4.1 6-13 GHz

1 Mount and tighten the RFU-C Remote Mount Adaptor plate (supplied in
RFU-C Adaptor Remote Mount kit) to the RFU-C Pole Mount using the four
flat screws supplied with the RFU-C Adaptor Remote Mount kit.
2 Mount and tighten the IP-20C Splitter to the RFU-C Pole Mount using the
four captive screws and washers that are assembled to the IP-20C Splitter
kit.

3 Mount and tighten the IP-20C to the IP-20C Splitter using the four captive
screws and washers that are assembled to the IP-20C radio. Pay attention
that the O-rings are mounted on the IP-20C Splitter kit.
Flexible Waveguide Kit to the RFU-C Adaptor plate. Tighten the four
screws supplied with the Flexible Waveguide Kit.

6.4.2 15-42 GHz

1 Loosen the two screws and remove the twist plate from the IP-20C
Splitter.
kit.

3 Mount and tighten the IP-20C to the IP-20C Splitter using the four captive
screws and washers that are assembled to the IP-20C. Pay attention that
the O-rings are mounted on the IP-20C Splitter kit.
Flexible Waveguide Kit to the IP20-C Splitter kit. Tighten the four screws
supplied with the Flexible Waveguide kit.

6.5 MultiCore 2+2 HSB Double Polarization Direct Mount

Note! This procedure can also be used for 2 x MultiCore 1+1 HSB
DP HW ready for MultiCore 2+2 HSB DP configurations.
List of Items

1 IP-20C RADIO 2
2 IP-20C OMT KIT 1
3 IP-20C DUAL COUPLER KIT 1
Required Tools

Insertion Loss
Insertion Loss [dB]

Mediation Signal Path /
Devices Remarks 6-8 11 13-15 23-26 28-42
18 GHz
GHz GHz GHz GHz GHz
Double Coupler Main Paths 1.6 1.6 1.6 1.9 1.9 2.5
and OMT Secondary Paths 6.2 6.2 6.2 6.3 6.3 6.5

Procedure

2 Connect the IP-20C OMT Kit to the antenna and secure it with four screws.
Verify existence of the O-ring.

3 Connect the IP-20C Dual Coupler Kit to the OMT Kit using four M8 screws
and washers, and tighten the screws.
4 Mount and tighten the IP-20C DC radio unit to both sides of the Dual
Coupler Kit using the supplied captive screws and washers. Pay attention
that the O-rings are correctly mounted on the radio ports of the IP-20C
Dual Coupler.

5 Connect the MIMO signaling cable between the management ports of both
units. For additional instructions on preparing and connecting this cable,
refer to Management Connection for MIMO and Protection Configurations
on page 78.

6.6 MultiCore 2+2 HSB Double Polarization Remote Mount

Note! This procedure can also be used for 2x MultiCore 1+1 HSB
DP HW ready for MultiCore 2+2 HSB DP configurations.
List of Items

1 IP-20C RADIO 2
2 IP-20C OMT KIT 1
4 FLEXIBLE WG KIT 2
1 From 6-13GHz
ADAPTOR KIT
7 CIRC./CIRC. ADAPTOR 1 Per Antenna Vendor.
Required Tools

Insertion Loss
Insertion Loss [dB]

Mediation
Devices
Double Main Paths 2.1 2.1 2.8 3.1 3.4 4
Coupler, OMT
and two WGs Secondary Paths 6.7 6.7 7.4 7.5 7.8 8



4 Connect the protection signaling cable between the management ports of

both units. For additional instructions on preparing and connecting this
cable, refer to Management Connection for MIMO and Protection
Configurations on page 78.

6.6.2 6-13 GHz

2 Mount and tighten the IP-20C Dual Coupler to the IP-20C Pole Mount using
the four screws and washers that are supplied with the IP-20C Dual
Coupler kit. Pay attention that the O-rings are mounted on the IP-20C
Remote Mount Adaptor.

3 Mount and tighten the IP-20C radios on each side of the IP-20C Dual
Coupler using the screws assembled on IP-20C radio. Pay attention that
the O-rings are correctly assembled on the radio port of the IP-20C Dual
coupler.
4 Connect both Flexible Waveguides and Sealing Gaskets supplied with each
Flexible Waveguide Kit to the IP-20C Dual Coupler antenna ports. Tighten
the screws and washers supplied with the Flexible Waveguide Kit.

6.6.3 15-42 GHz

1 Mount and tighten the IP-20C Dual Coupler to IP-20C DC Pole Mount using
the four screws and washers supplied with IP-20C Dual Coupler kit.
Coupler using the screws assembled on Ip-20C radio. Pay attention that
coupler.

3 Mount the O-ring and the Flexible WG to IP-20C Dual Coupler ports using
the four screws supplied with the Flexible WG kit.

6.7 MultiCore 2+2 HSB Single Polarization Direct Mount

SP HW ready for MultiCore 2+2 HSB SP configurations.
List of Items

1 IP-20C RADIO 2
3 DUAL COUPLER KIT 1
Required Tools

 Phillips #1 screwdriver
Insertion Loss
Insertion Loss [dB]

Mediation
Devices
Double Main Paths 4.9 4.9 4.9 5.3 5.3 6
Coupler and
Splitter Secondary Paths 9.5 9.5 9.5 9.7 9.7 10

Procedure
1 Adjust the twist on the Splitter Kit. Perform one of the procedures below,
according to the required polarization (horizontal or vertical).
Horizontal polarization: Locate the holes above and below the letter “H” on
the pins and fasten the two screws.
Vertical polarization: Locate the holes above and below the letter “V” on
2 Mount the Splitter Kit on the antenna using four M8 screws and washers
and tighten the screws.

3 Connect the IP-20C Dual Coupler Kit to the IP-20C Splitter Kit using four
M8 screws and washers and tighten the screws.
4 Connect the IP-20C DC radio unit to both sides of the Dual Coupler Kit
using the supplied captive screws and washers and tighten the screws.



6.8 MultiCore 2+2 HSB Single Polarization Remote Mount

SP HW ready for 2+2 HSB SP configuration.
List of Items

1 IP-20C RADIO 2
4 FLEXIBLE WG KIT 2
6 RFU-C REMOTE MOUNT
1 From 6-13 GHz.
ADAPTOR
Required Tools

Insertion Loss
Insertion Loss [dB]

Mediation
Devices
Double Coupler, Main Paths 5.4 5.4 6.1 6.5 6.8 7.5
Splitter and WG Secondary Paths 10 10 10.7 10.9 11.2 11.5

6.8.1 6-13 GHz

RFU-C Adaptor Remote Mount kit) to the RFU-C Pole Mount using the four
flat screws supplied with the RFU-C Adaptor Remote Mount kit.
kit.

3 Mount and tighten the IP-20C Dual Coupler to the IP-20C Splitter using the
four captive screws and washers that are supplied with the IP-20C Dual
Splitter.
4 Mount and tighten the IP-20C Radio to the IP-20C Dual Coupler using the
four screws and washers that are assembled to the IP-20C Radio. Pay
attention that the O-rings are mounted on the IP-20C Dual Coupler.

Flexible Waveguide Kit to the RFU-C Adaptor plate. Tighten the four
screws supplied with the Flexible Waveguide Kit.


6.8.2 15-42 GHz

1 Loosen the two screws, and remove the twist plate from the IP-20C
Splitter.
kit.

Splitter.
4 Mount and tighten the IP-20C Radio to the IP-20C Dual Coupler using the
four screws and washers that are assembled to the IP-20C radio. Pay
attention that the O-rings are mounted on the IP-20C Dual Coupler.

Flexible Waveguide Kit to the IP-20C Dual Coupler antenna port. Tighten
the four screws supplied with the Flexible Waveguide kit.


6.9 2 x MultiCore 2+0 Dual Polarization Direct Mount

ready for 2 x MultiCore 2+0 DP configurations.
List of Items

1 IP-20C RADIO 2
2 IP-20C OMT KIT 1
3 IP-20C DUAL COUPLER or
1
SPLITTER KIT
Required Tools

Insertion Loss
Insertion Loss [dB]

Mediation
Devices
Double Splitter
Radio to antenna port 3.8 3.8 3.8 4 4.2 4.5
and OMT

Procedure

2 Connect the IP-20C OMT Kit to the antenna and secure it with four screws.
Verify existence of the O-ring.

3 Connect the IP-20C Dual Coupler Kit to the OMT Kit using four M8 screws
and washers, and tighten the screws.
4 Mount and tighten the IP-20C DC radio unit to both sides of the Dual
Coupler Kit using the supplied captive screws and washers. Pay attention
that the O-rings are correctly mounted on the radio ports of the IP-20C
Dual Coupler.

6.10 2 x MultiCore 2+0 Dual Polarization Remote Mount

Note! This procedure can also be used for 2 x MultiCore 1+0 DP
HW ready for 2 x MultiCore 2+0 DP configurations.
List of Items

1 IP-20C RADIO 2
2 IP-20C OMT KIT 1
3 IP-20C DUAL COUPLER OR
1
DUAL SPLITTER KIT
4 FLEXIBLE WG KIT 2
1 From 6-13GHz
ADAPTOR KIT
Required Tools

Insertion Loss
Insertion Loss [dB]

Mediation
Devices
Double Splitter,
Radio to antenna port 4.3 4.3 5 5.2 5.7 6
OMT and two WGs

6.10.1 Common Installation Procedure


6.10.2 6-13 GHz

1 Mount and tighten the IP-20-C Remote Mount Adaptor plate (supplied in

Coupler using the screws assembled on IP-20C radio. Make sure that the
O-rings are correctly assembled on the radio port of the IP-20C Dual
Coupler.

6.10.3 15-42 GHz

1 Mount and tighten the IP-20C Dual Coupler to IP-20C DC Pole Mount using
the four screws and washers supplied with IP-20C Dual Coupler kit.
Coupler using the screws assembled on IP-20C radio. Pay attention that
Coupler.

3 Mount the O-ring and the Flexible WG to IP-20C Dual Coupler ports using
the four screws supplied with the Flexible WG kit.

6.11 2 x MultiCore 2+0 Single Polarization Direct Mount

Note! This procedure can also be used for 2 x MultiCore 1+0 SP
HW ready for 2 x MultiCore 2+0 SP configurations.
List of Items

1 IP-20C RADIO 2
2 IP-20C Splitter Kit 1
3 IP-20C Dual Splitter Kit 1
Required Tools

 Phillips #1 screwdriver
Insertion Loss
Insertion Loss [dB]

Mediation
Devices
Double Splitter
Radio to antenna port 7 7 7 7.4 7.4 8
and splitter

Procedure
1 Adjust the twist on the IP-20C Splitter Kit. Perform one of the procedures
below according to the required polarization
Horizontal polarization: Locate the holes above and below the letter “H” on
Vertical polarization: Locate the holes above and below the letter “V” on
2 Mount the Splitter Kit on the antenna using four M8 screws and washers
and tighten the screws.

3 Connect the IP-20C Dual Coupler Kit to the IP-20C Splitter Kit using four
M8 screws and washers and tighten the screws.
4 Connect the IP-20C DC radio unit to both sides of the Dual Coupler Kit
using the supplied captive screws and washers and tighten the screws.

6.12 2x2 LoS MIMO Direct Mount

Note! This procedure can also be used for 1+0 SD configurations.
List of Items

1 IP-20C Radio 1
2 IP-20C Dual Core Kit 1
3 Flexible WG Kit 1 Optional
4 Coax to WG Kit 1 Optional
Required Tools

Insertion Loss
Insertion Loss [dB]

Mediation Signal Path /
Devices Remarks 6-8 11 13-15 18 23-26 28-42
Radio to antenna
Dual Core 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.3 0.3 0.5
(upper path)
Mediation Device
and WG WG port to second Frequency band and WG length (antenna separation)
antenna dependent

Procedure
1 Adjust the twist on the dual core kit according to the required polarization.
Important: Make sure the polarization mounting direction of
the twist to the dual core is according to the antenna
polarization.
For horizontal polarization, locate the holes above and below the
letter “H” on the pins and fasten the two screws.
For vertical polarization, locate the holes above and below the
letter “V” on the pins and fasten the two screws.
2 If not required, remove the plate assembled to the bended part of the dual
core kit.

3 Mount and tighten the IP-20C dual core kit on the antenna using the four
M8 screws and washers.
Important: Verify that the O-ring is properly mounted between the
antenna transition and the dual core.
4 Connect the IP-20C radio to the IP-20C dual core kit using four M8 screws
and washers and tighten the screws.
Important: Verify that the O-rings are properly mounted between the
dual core and the radio.

5 You can switch the orientation of the dual core flange connection by
removing screws and rotating the bended part. Place back O-ring and
tighten back screws.
dual core and the Coax to WG flange.
6 Connect the flexible waveguide to the IP-20C dual core kit using O-ring,
screws and washers supplied with flexible waveguide kit and tighten the
screws.
dual core and the flexible waveguide flange.

7 You can also connect the dual core flange to coax to WG adapter supplied
separately. Place O-ring and tighten screws and washers supplied with
Coax to WG adapter kit.
dual core and the Coax to WG flange.

6.13 2x2 LoS MIMO Remote Mount

Note! This procedure can also be used for 1+0 SD configurations.
List of Items

1 IP-20C RADIO 1
2 IP-20C REMOTE MOUNT
1 From 6-13GHz
ADAPTOR KIT
Required Tools

Insertion Loss
Insertion Loss [dB]

Mediation
Devices
IP-20C antenna port to Frequency band and WG length (antenna separation)
WGs
antenna port dependent

6.13.1 For 6-13 GHz

IP-20C Adaptor Remote Mount kit) to the IP-20C Pole Mount using the
four flat screws supplied with the IP-20C Adaptor Remote Mount kit.
2 Mount and tighten the IP-20C Radio to the IP-20C Pole Mount using the
four captive screws and washers that are supplied with the IP-20C Radio.
Pay attention that the O-rings are mounted on the IP-20C Remote Mount
Adaptor.
Flexible WG kit.

6.13.2 15-42GHz
1 Mount and tighten the IP-20C radio to the IP-20C DC Pole Mount using the
four screws assembled on the IP-20C radio.

3 Mount and tighten the O-ring and flexible WG to both antenna ports using
the four screws supplied with the flexible WG kit.

6.14 4x4 LoS MIMO Direct Mount

Notes: 1) This procedure can also be used for MultiCore 2+0 SP HW
ready for 2 x MultiCore 2+0 SP configurations.
2) This procedure can also be used for 2+2 SD
configurations.
List of Items

1 IP-20C RADIO 2
2 IP-20C OMT KIT 2
3 MIMO DATA CABLE 1
4 SOURCE SHARING CABLE 1
5 CAT5E MIMO SIGNALING
1
CABLE
Required Tools

Insertion Loss
Mediation
Signal Path / Remarks Insertion Loss [dB]
Devices
6-8 11 13-15 18 23-26 28-42
OMT for Each IP-20C antenna port to
0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.5 0.5
each IP-20C Mediation device antenna port

Procedure
1 For instructions on installation of the IP 20C OMT and radios, see

MultiCore 2+0 Dual Polarization Direct Mount on page 81.
2 Connect the source sharing cable between both EXT REF IP-20C radio
connectors. The maximum torque for connecting this cable to the radio is
5Lb.in (0.5N.m).

3 Connect the MIMO data sharing cable between both ETH3/EXT IP-20C
radio connectors.

4 Connect the MIMO signaling cable between the management ports of both
units. For additional instructions on preparing and connecting this cable,
refer to Management Connection for MIMO and Protection Configurations
on page 78.

6.15 4+0 Dual Polarization, 2+2HSB Single/Dual Polarization

Direct Mount
List of Items

1 IP-20C Dual Coupler/Splitter/Circulator 1
2 IP-20C OMT/Splitter Kit 1
3 IP-20C Radios 2
Required Tools

Procedure
1 Once the OMT/Splitter is mounted to the antenna, connect the IP-20C Dual
Coupler/Splitter kit to the OMT kit using four M8 screws and washers, and
tighten the screws.
OMT/Splitter ports and the Dual Coupler/Splitter.
2 Connect the IP-20C DC radios using the four M8 captive screws and
washers supplied, and tighten the screws.
Dual Coupler/Splitter ports and the radio.

6.15.1 4+0 with Dual Circulator (6-11GHz) Direct Mount

The following example illustrates a typical configuration, assuming that:
 The regulation specifies a channelization of 8 consecutive 28/38MHz
channels (1-8 ch).
 The actual channels in use are channels 1,5.
Ch. 5 Radio
OMT
Ch. 1 Radio
Antenna
Ports
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

6.16 4+0 Dual Polarization, 2+2HSB Dual Polarization

Remote Mount
List of Items

1 IP-20C OMT Kit 1
2 Flexible Waveguide Kit 2
3 IP-20C Dual Coupler/Splitter 1
Required Tools

Common Installation
1 Connect the OMT kit to the antenna and secure it with four screws.
antenna transition and the OMT.

6.16.1 6-13GHz
Mount IP-20C Remote Mount Adaptor Plate to IP-20C Pole Mount
Mount IP-20C Dual Coupler to the IP-20C Pole Mount

Coupler using the screws assembled on IP-20C radio. Make sure that the
O-rings are correctly assembled on the radio port of the IP-20C dual
coupler.
Mount IP-20C Radios on Each Side of the IP-20C Dual Coupler
Connect Flexible Waveguides and Sealing Gaskets to IP-20C Dual Coupler Antenna
Ports

6.16.2 15-42GHz
1 Mount and tighten the IP-20C Dual Coupler to the IP-20C DC Pole Mount
using the four screws and washers supplied with the IP-20C Dual Coupler
kit.
Mount IP-20C Dual Coupler to IP-20C DC Pole Mount
Coupler using the screws assembled on the IP-20C unit. Make sure that the
O-rings are correctly assembled on the radio port of the IP-20C Dual
Coupler.
Mount IP-20C Radios on IP-20C Dual Coupler
3 Mount the O-ring and the Flexible Waveguides to the IP-20C Dual Coupler
ports using the four screws supplied with the Flexible Waveguide kits.

Mount O-ring and Flexible Waveguide to IP-20C Dual Coupler Ports
4 Mount and tighten the O-ring and the Flexible Waveguides to the IP-20C
OMT ports using the four screws supplied with the Flexible Waveguide
kits.
Important: Verify that the O-rings are correctly mounted between the
OMT ports and each Flexible Waveguide.

6.16.3 4+0 with Dual Circulator (6-11GHz) Remote Mount

The following example illustrates a typical configuration, assuming that:
 The regulation specifies a channelization of 8 consecutive 28/38MHz
channels (1-8 ch).
 The actual channels in use are channels 1,5.
Ch. 1 Radio
Antenna
Ch. 5 Radio
Ports
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

6.17 2+2HSB Single Polarization Remote Mount

Note: This procedure can also be used for 1+1HSB SP HW ready
for 2+2HSB SP configurations.
ACCP - Protected
List of Items

1 IP-20C RADIO 2
4 FLEXIBLE WG KIT 2
Required Tools


6.17.1 6-13GHz
the RFU-C Adaptor Remote Mount kit) to the RFU-C Pole Mount using the
four flat screws supplied with the RFU-C Adaptor Remote Mount kit.
Mount RFU-C Remote Mount Adaptor Plate to RFU-C Pole Mount
kit.
Mount IP-20C Splitter to RFU-C Pole Mount

Coupler kit. Make sure that the O-rings are mounted on the IP-20C Splitter.
Mount IP-20C Dual Coupler to the IP-20C Splitter
4 Mount and tighten the IP-20C unit to the IP-20C Dual Coupler using the
four screws and washers that are assembled to the IP-20C unit. Make sure
that the O-rings are mounted on the IP-20C Dual Coupler.
Mount IP-20C Radio to the IP-20C Dual Coupler

Flexible Waveguide kit to the RFU-C Adaptor plate. Tighten the four
screws supplied with the Flexible Waveguide kit.
Mount Flexible Waveguide and Sealing Gasket to RFU-C Adaptor Plate

6.18 Dual Circulator Multi-Carrier Kit Installation
List of Items

1 IP-20C RADIO 4
2 IP-20C_DUAL_CIRC_kit_xxG 2
3 IP-20C_MC_DUAL_CIRC_kit_xxG 1
Required Tools

Procedure
1 Mount and tighten the pillar adapter brackets to pole (supplied in IP-20C
Adaptor Remote Mount kit). Tighten the four M10 Hex screws and washers
supplied within the kit.

6.18.1 6-8 GHz

1 Mount and tighten the IP-20C MC Dual Cir to the IP-20C pillar adapter
bracket using the four M8 Hex screws and washers supplied within the kit.
6.18.2 11 GHz only

1 Mount and tighten the IP-20C MC extender to the IP-20C pillar adapter
bracket using the four M8 Hex screws and washers supplied within the kit.

2 Mount and tighten the IP-20C MC Dual Cir to the IP-20C MC Extender using
the four M8 Hex screws and washers supplied within the kit.
6.18.3 6-11GHz
1 Mount and tighten the IP-20C Dual Cir to each side of the IP-20 MC Dual
Circ using the four M8 Hex screws and washers supplied in the IP-20 Dual
Circ kit. Pay attention that the O-rings on the IP-20C MC Dual Circ are well
in place during the mounting.

2 Mount and tighten the IP-20C radios to each IP-20C Dual Circ radio port
using the four screws assembled on the IP-20C radio. Pay attention that
the O-rings on the IP-20C Dual Circ are well in place during the mounting.
3 Mount and tighten the IP-20C MC Remote mount adapter to theIP-20C MC

Dual Circ antenna ports using the four screws assembled on the IP-20C
radio. Pay attention that the O-rings on the IP-20C MC Remote mount
adapter are well in place during the mounting.

4 Mount and tighten the O-ring and the Flexible WG to the IP-20C MC
Remote mount adapter ports using the four screws supplied with the
Flexible WG kit.
5 Mount and tighten the O-ring and flexible WG to both antenna ports using
the four screws supplied with the flexible WG kit.

The following example illustrates a typical configuration, assuming:

 The regulation specifies a channelization of 8 consecutive 28/30 MHz
channels (1-8ch).
 The actual channels in use are channels 1, 5.
4+0 Configuration
Low Channels
Radio
(i.e: Ch1 V&H)
Antenna High Channels

Ports Radio
(i.e: Ch5 V&H)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
8+0 Configuration
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6.19 AFR 1+0 Hub Site

In an AFR 1+0 configuration, a Multicore FibeAir IP-20C unit is deployed at the
hub site and two FibeAir IP-20C or IP-20S units are deployed in two tail sites.
The hub site utilizes a single FibeAir IP-20C unit with two radio carriers. Each
carrier is in a link, via its own directional antenna, with a tail site that consists
of a FibeAir IP-20C or IP-20S unit.
Note: The links should be located so as to ensure that the two
radio path do not cross.
The tail site unit is installed as a simple 1+0 configuration.
The hub site unit is installed as a remote mount configuration in which two
flexible waveguides are used to connect the two Remote Mount Adaptor ports
to an antenna. This chapter describes a hub site installation.
For standard interface antennas (six feet and larger), no OMT and no
Circ./Circ. Adaptor are used, and the flexible waveguides are connected
directly to the antenna flanges. For instructions how to connect the
waveguides to the antenna flanges, refer to the antenna vendor's
documentation.
List of Items

1 IP-20C RADIO 1
3 FLEXIBLE WG KIT 2
1 From 6-13GHz
ADAPTOR KIT
6 Per Antenna Vendor. Not used for standard
Circ./Circ. Adaptor 1
interface antennas (six feet and larger).
Required Tools

Insertion Loss
Mediation Devices Signal Path / Remarks Insertion Loss [dB]

6-8 GHz 11 GHz 13-15 GHz 18 GHz 23-26 GHz 28-42 GHz
Each IP-20C port to
Flex WG (1m) 0.4 0.5 1.0 1.8 2.7 3.3
antenna port


2 Mount and tighten the Flexible WG to the antenna port using the four
screws supplied with the Flexible WG kit.

6.19.2 6-13 GHz

2 Mount and tighten the IP-20C to the IP-20C Pole Mount using the four
captive screws and washers that are supplied with the IP-20C. Pay
attention that the O-rings are mounted on the IP-20C Remote Mount
Adaptor.

Flexible WG kit.
6.19.3 15-42 GHz

1 Mount and tighten the IP-20C to the IP-20C DC Pole Mount using the four
screws assembled on the IP-20C.

The following figure shows the complete installation.

Note: This figure shows an installation with horizontal
polarization. Vertical polarization can also be used. The
same polarization must be used for both links.

7. Installing IP-20C on Third-Party Antenna

Adaptors
Since the IP-20C uses the same antennas as RFU-C, it can utilize the 3rd party
mediation devices much in the same way they are used with RFU-C
installations.
Special attention must be taken in assembling these configurations, as the 3rd
party adaptors can be used only for single polarization configurations. Dual
polarization configurations can be accommodated neither with RFU-C nor
with IP-20 C.
In general, once the correct 3rd party adaptor has been selected and installed
on the antenna, the interface now is identical to a generic single pol. RFU-C
interface. From this moment forth it is ready for any subsequent IP-20C
configuration.
The following tables describes available adaptors:
6 GHz – 15 GHz
Other Vendors Antennas 6GHz 7-8GHz 10-11GHz 13GHz 15GHz

RFU-C - NEC Adaptor kit (PASOLINK ADPT_RFU-C13_15-NC_ANT
NEO)
RFU-C - ERICSSON Adaptor kit ADPT_RFU-C13- ADPT_RFU-C15-

(RAU1) ERCS_RAU1_ANT ERCS_RAU1_ANT
RFU-C - ERICSSON Adaptor kit ADPT_RFU-C13- ADPT_RFU-C15-
(RAU2) ERCS_ANT ERCS_ANT
RFU-C - SRAL (SIEMENS) Adaptor kit MK-4161-0 MK-4162-0 MK-4163-0
RFU-C-NSN (Flexihopper) ADAPTOR ADPT_RFU-C7_8- ADPT_RFU-C13- ADPT_RFU-C15-N_ANT
KIT N_ANT N_ANT
RFU-C - ALU Adapter Kit ADPT_RFU-C13-
ALU_Melody
RFU-C – Huawei Adapter Kit ADPT_RFU-C7_8- ADPT_RFU-C10_11-
HUAW_ANT HUAW_ANT
IP-20C/S and RFU-C - Dragonwave ADPT-CIRC-RFU- ADPT-CIRC-RFU-
Adapter Kit C_11-DW C_13-DW
Kit for converting a ValuLine 3 antenna VINTA-6W-CR4 VINTA-7W-CR4 VINTA-11W-CR4 VINTA-13-CR4 VINTA-15-CR4
for integration with RFU-C (ValuLine 3
antennas only). For important
information on when these kits can be
used, see Special Note on Converting
ValuLine 3 Antennas on page 168.

18 GHz – 42 GHz
Other Vendors Antennas 18GHz 23GHz 26GHz 28-31GHz 32GHz 38GHz

RFU-C - NEC Adaptor kit ADPT_RFU-C18_26-NEC_ANT
(PASOLINK NEO)
RFU-C - ERICSSON Adaptor kit ADPT_RFU-C18- ADPT_RFU-C23-26-ERCS_RAU1_ANT ADPT_RFU-C28-38-ERCS_RAU1_ANT
(RAU1) ERCS_RAU1_ANT
RFU-C - ERICSSON Adaptor kit ADPT_RFU-C18- ADPT_RFU-C23-ERCS_ANT ADPT_RFU-C28_38-ERCS_ANT
(RAU2) ERCS_ANT
RFU-C - SRAL (SIEMENS) ADPT_RFU-C18_26-SRAL_ANT ADPT_RFU-C28_38-SRAL_ANT
Adaptor kit
RFU-C-NSN (Flexihopper) ADPT_RFU-C18_26-N_ANT ADPT_RFU-
ADAPTOR KIT C38-N_ANT
RFU-C - ALU Adapter Kit ADPT_RFU-C18-ALU_Melody
IP-20C/S and RFU-C - ADPT-CIRC-RFU-C_18- ADPT-CIRC-RFU-
Dragonwave Adapter Kit DW C_23-DW
RFU-C – SIAE ADAPTOR KIT – ADPT_RFU-
Single Polarization C18_SIAE_ANT_SP
RFU-C – SIAE ADAPTOR KIT – Dual ADPT_RFU-

Polarization C18_SIAE_ANT_DP
Kit for converting a ValuLine 3 VINTA-18-CR4 VINTA-23-CR4 VINTA-26-CR4 VINTA-28- VINTA-32- VINTA-38-
antenna for integration with RFU-C CR4 CR4 CR4
(ValuLine 3 antennas only). For
important information on when
these kits can be used, see
Special Note on Converting
ValuLine 3 Antennas on page 168.
Note: For instructions how to install these third-party adaptors,

refer to the FibeAir RFU-C Installation Guide, DOC-
00017708.

7.1 Special Note on Converting ValuLine 3 Antennas

Part numbers for ValuLine 3 antenna conversion kits are valid for most
ValuLine 3 antennas, integrated or non-integrated. These conversion kits can
also be used to convert Andrew ValuLine 3 antennas with the old Nera
Evolution interface to RFU-C. The kits support the majority of Andrew’s
ValuLine 3 antennas, 1-6ft. However, since there are some unique cases in
which Andrew provided special antennas which are not supported by these
adaptors, it is recommended that you supply your Ceragon representative
with a picture of the current antenna (back plain side), in order to confirm the
antenna’s compatibility prior to implementing this solution.
You can also check the following to determine whether the antenna is
compatible with the conversion kit:
 Verify that the antenna is, in fact, a ValuLine 3 antenna.
 Verify that the back plate of the antenna has in its holding plate the six
mounting holes shown in red in the figure below.

8. Appendix A: Mediation Device Losses

Insertion Loss [dB]
Mediation Devices Signal Path / Remarks 6-8 11 13-15 18 23-26 28-42
Flex WG 3ft / 1.2m 0.5 0.5 1.2 1.2 1.5 1.5
Dual Core Mediation Device
Radio to antenna (upper

0.2 0.2 0.2 0.3 0.3 0.5
path)
OMT
Radio to antenna ports

0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.5 0.5
(V or H)
Splitter
Radio to antenna port 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.7 3.7 4
Double Coupler
Main Paths 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.6 1.6 2
Secondary Paths 6 6 6 6 6 6
Double Splitter
Radio to antenna port 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.7 3.7 4

Insertion Loss [dB]

Mediation Devices Signal Path / Remarks 6-8 11 13-15 18 23-26 28-42
Double Circ.
High Ch radio to antenna
0.15 0.15 NA NA NA NA
port
Low Ch radio to antenna

0.8 0.8 NA NA NA NA
port
Notes: The antenna interface is always the IP-20C interface.

If other antennas are to be used, an adaptor with a 0.1 dB loss
should be considered.
The numbers above represent the typical loss per component.
The following diagram explains the circulators insertion loss:

9. Appendix B: Acceptance & Commissioning

Procedures
This chapter provides Ceragon's recommended Acceptance and
Commissioning Procedure for IP-20. Acceptance and commissioning should be
performed after initial setup is complete.
The purpose of this procedure is to verify correct installation and operation of
the installed link and the interoperability with customer end equipment.
Ceragon's Acceptance and Commissioning procedure includes the following
stages:
 Site Acceptance Procedure
 Commissioning of Radio Link
The Site Acceptance Procedure is a checklist that summarizes the installation
requirements of the site at which the products were installed.
The commissioning tests cover the required configuration information that
should be recorded, and the tests that should be performed on the radio link.

9.1 Site Acceptance Procedure

The purpose of the following procedures is to verify that all installation
requirements were noted and checked. Following this procedure will ensure
proper, long-lasting, and safe operation of the product.
The checklist below summarizes the installation requirements of the site.
SITE ACCEPTANCE CHECKLIST
1. SITE INFORMATION
Customer:
Radio model:
Site name:
Site code:
Radio link code:
Site address:
2. ANTENNA MOUNTING
Antenna mount type:
Mount is of sufficient height to clear local obstructions OK

Mount is safely positioned to not cause a safety hazard OK
Mount is secure and perpendicular OK
Mount is grounded as per site specifications OK
All steelwork is Galvanized or Stainless Steel as appropriate OK
3. ANTENNA
Antenna type (model and size):
Antenna is securely fixed to mount OK
Antenna is grounded as per site specifications OK
Antenna sway braces are installed correctly (where
OK
applicable)
Antenna Radome is securely fitted (where applicable) OK
Water drain plugs are fitted and removed, as appropriate OK
Antenna sealing O-Ring is properly fitted and not damaged OK
Antenna/Launch unit polarization is as per link requirements OK


(continued)
4. OUTDOOR UNIT
Type of ODU mount: (Direct or Remote mount)
ODU is securely mounted to the antenna or pole OK
ODU is grounded as per installation instructions OK
ODU’s polarization is as per link requirements OK
ODU is installed properly and has no physical damage OK
For Remote-Mount Only:
Remote mount kit is securely mounted to the pole OK
Flexible waveguide has no physical damage and connectors
OK
are sealed
All flexible waveguide bolts are secured using washers and
OK
lock-washers, as appropriate
Flexible waveguide is secured to the pole OK
6. CAT5/Fiber Optic CABLE
Overall cable length:
Cable type:
CAT5 connectors assembled properly on the cable OK
Cable connected securely to ODU and IDU OK
Cable connector is covered by gland and secure by cable
OK
tie at the ODU
At the ODU, cable has a service/drip loop to prevent
OK
moisture from entering the connector
Cable is secured using suitable restraints to fixed points at
OK
regular intervals (0.5 m recommended)
Cable has no sharp bends, kinks, or crushed areas. All
OK
bends are per manufacturer specifications
Grounding is as per site specifications OK
Cable point-of-entry to building/shelter is weather-proof OK
Cable ends are properly labeled OK


(continued)
7. FLEXIBLE WAVEGUIDE
Overall flexible WG length:
Flexible WG type:
Flexible WG is connected securely to ODU and Antenna OK
Flexible WG connector is weather-proofed (sealed) at the
OK
ODU
At the ODU, the flexible WG has a service/drip loop to
OK
prevent moisture from entering the connector
Flexible WG is secured using suitable restraints to fixed
OK
points at regular intervals (0.5 m recommended)
Flexible WG has no sharp bends, kinks, or crushed areas.
OK
All bends are per manufacturer specifications
Flexible WG point-of-entry to building/shelter is weather-
OK
proof
Flexible WG ends are properly labeled OK
8. DC POWER SUPPLY - Two Inputs

Measured DC voltage input to the IDU: (-40.5 to -60 VDC)
Power-Supply maximum current:
Power-Supply is properly grounded OK
DC power backup type:
IDU DC connector is secure and the DC input leads are
OK
correctly terminated (no bare wires are visible)
IDU DC connector (+) and (GND) leads are shorted and
OK
GND is grounded
9. RACK INSTALLATION
Rack is mounted to the shelter floor with four screws OK
Rack is mounted to the shelter wall with two screws OK


(continued)
10. REMARKS/NOTES
11. GENERAL INFORMATION

Name:
Title:
Site accepted by: Company:
Signature:
Date:
Name:
Title:
Site approved by: Company:
Signature:
Date:
9.2 Site Acceptance Checklist Notes

The following notes provide important additional information about the Site
Acceptance Checklist.
1 Antenna Mounting
 Mounting pole is of sufficient height to clear local obstructions, such as
parapets, window cleaning gantries, and lift housings.
 Mounting Pole is of sufficient height, and is safely positioned, so as not to
cause a safety hazard. No person should be able to walk in front of, or look
directly into the path of the microwave radio beam. Where possible, the
pole should be away from the edge of the building.
 Mounting pole is secure and perpendicular. A pole that is not
perpendicular may cause problems during antenna alignment.
 Mounting pole is grounded as per site specifications. All operators and site
owners have specific requirements regarding the grounding of
installations. As a minimum, typical requirements are such that any metal
structure must be connected to the existing lightning protection ground of
the building. Where it extends beyond the 45 degree cone of protection of
existing lightning conductors, additional lightning protectors should be
installed.
 All steelwork is Galvanized or Stainless Steel, as appropriate to prevent
corrosion.

2 Antenna
 Antenna is grounded as per site specifications. See the third point in the
Antenna Mounting section above.
 Antenna sway braces are fitted and installed correctly, where applicable.
Typically, for an antenna of 1.2 m or larger, an extra sway brace is fitted to
the mounting frame of the antenna. This sway brace should not be
mounted to the same pole as the antenna, but should be installed directly
back to the tower or an alternative point.
 Antenna Water Drain Plugs are fitted and removed, where appropriate.
Some antennas have moisture drain plugs installed at various points
around the antenna. The purpose of these plugs is to allow any moisture
that forms on the inside of the antenna or radome to drip out and prevent
a pool within the antenna. Only the plugs at the bottom of the antenna,
after installation, should be removed. All other plugs should be left in
position.
3 ODU (Outdoor Unit)
 The ODU is grounded as per installation instructions. See the third point in
the Antenna Mounting section above.
 The ODU polarization is as per link requirements and matches the
polarization of the antenna.
 The main traffic connections are correctly terminated and crimped as per
cable and connector manufacturer instructions. All fiber optic patch leads
should be routed carefully and efficiently, using conduits to prevent
damage to the cables.
 All other user terminations are secure and correctly terminated.
 All labeling is complete as per site requirements. Labeling is specific to
each customer. At a site with only one installation, labeling may be
unnecessary. However, at sites with multiple installations, correct and
adequate labeling is essential for future maintenance operations.
Typical labeling requirements include:
Antenna labels - for link identity and bearing
ODU labels - for link identity, frequency, and polarization
Cat5/Fiber cable labels - for link identity, close to the ODU, switch, and
either end of any joint
Switch labels - for link identity

9.3 Radio Link Commissioning Procedure
9.3.1 Scope
This section describes the recommended commissioning tests for IP-20 radio
link in a 1+0 configuration.
The purpose of the commissioning tests is to verify correct and proper
operation of the product.
9.3.2 Commissioning Test

The following tests should be performed on each installed link.
9.3.2.1 Link Verification

 Received Signal Level (RSL) is up to +/- 4 dB from the expected
(calculated) level at both ends of the link.1
 Radio Bit Error Rate (BER) is 10E-11 or higher.
 If working with ATPC, ATPC is operating as expected (RSL = reference
level).
9.3.2.2 Ethernet Line Interfaces Test

 Connect Ethernet Packet Analyzer to the GbE port. Use physical loop at
remote end (or connect second analyzer). Run Packet Loss test for at least
one hour (load rate as per Ceragon's specifications for the chosen MRMC).
 Connect Ethernet Packet Analyzer to the FE port. Use physical loop at
remote end (or connect second analyzer). Run Packet Loss test for at least
one hour (load rate as per Ceragon's specifications for the chosen MRMC).
9.3.2.3 Interoperability Verification

 Connect customer end equipment to the line interfaces, and verify correct
operation.
 Further interoperability tests should be performed in accordance with the
specific requirements of the connected end equipment.
1
The voltage at the BNC port is 1.XX where XX is the RSL level. For example: 1.59V means an
RSL of -59 dBm. Note that the voltage measured at the BNC port is not accurate and should
be used only as an aid).

9.3.2.4 Management Verification

 Launch the HTTP management and verify that you can manage the link
and that you are able to perform changes to the link configuration
(frequency channel, Tx power, system name, time & date, etc.)
 Verify that correct parameters are reported when performing the above.
 Verify that there are no active alarms on the link.
 If the management station is located at a remote site (Network Operation
Center), verify that the management station can manage the link and
receive traps.
9.4 IP-20 Commissioning Log

The Commissioning Log is an integral part of the commissioning procedure
and should be filled in for each installed link.
The Commissioning Log gathers all relevant information regarding the installed
link and contains a checklist of all recommended commissioning tests.
Maintaining the Commissioning Log is important for tracking your
installations, and to provide essential data for Ceragon Networks.
Upon completing the Commissioning Log, send the log to Ceragon support
center at [email protected].
IP-20 LINK COMMISSIONING LOG
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
Customer:
Radio model:
Configuration:
Radio link code:
Site 1 name & add:
Site 2 name & add:
2. ODU/RFU Site 1 Site 2
ODU model:
ODU p/n:
ODU s/n:
ODU SW:
Tx frequency (MHz):
Rx frequency (MHz):
Link ID:
Tx power (dBm):
ATPC on/off:
ATPC ref level:
ODU Polarization:

3. ANTENNA AND ODU MOUNT Site 1 Site 2

Antenna vendor and model:
Antenna size:
Mounting type:
Mounting losses:
4. LINK PARAMETERS Site 1 Site 2
Link distance:
Rain zone:
Expected RSL (dBm):
Expected Diversity RSL (dBm):
RSL Main (dBm):
RSL Diversity (dBm):
Deviation from exp?
RSL ≤4 dB?
5. COMMISSIONING TESTS Site 1 Site 2
Line loopback: Pass Pass
ODU loopback: Pass Pass
Radio BER: Pass Pass
FE test: Pass Pass
GbE test: Pass Pass
6. MANAGEMENT CONFIGURATION Site 1 Site 2
Eth IP Address:
Eth IP mask:
Default router:
In-band VLAN
7. REMARKS/NOTES
8. INSTALLATION INFORMATION
Name:
Company:
Installed by:
Date:
Signature:
Name:
Company:
Commissioned by:
Date:
Signature:

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2. Product Hardware Description ...................................................................... 13

3. Cable Installation and Grounding.................................................................. 30

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3.6 Securing the Cables ..................................................................................................... 39

4. PoE Injector Installation and Connection ..................................................... 62

5. Generic Installation Procedures .................................................................... 70

6. Installation Procedures per Configuration Type .......................................... 81

6.5 MultiCore 2+2 HSB Double Polarization Direct Mount ................................................ 96

7. Installing IP-20C on Third-Party Antenna Adaptors ................................... 166

8. Appendix A: Mediation Device Losses ....................................................... 169

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9.3 Radio Link Commissioning Procedure ....................................................................... 177

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About This Guide

What You Should Know

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1. Before You Start

1.1 Important Notes

1.2 Safety Precautions & Declared Material

1.2.1 General Equipment Precautions

To avoid malfunctioning or personnel injuries, equipment or

Where special cables, shields, adapters and grounding kits are

Use of controls, adjustments, or performing procedures other than

When working with an IP-20C, note the following risk of electric

Machine noise information order - 3. GPSGV, the highest sound

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Static electricity may cause body harm, as well as harm to electronic

In Norway and Sweden:

1.2.2 Précautions générales relatives à l'équipement

L’utilisation de commandes ou de réglages ou l'exécution de

L’usage de IP-20C s’accompagne du risque suivant d'électrocution et

Bruit de machine d’ordre - 3. GPSGV, le plus haut niveau de pression

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1.2.3 Allgemeine Vorsichtsmaßnahmen für die Anlage

Wenn andere Steuerelemente verwendet, Einstellungen

Beachten Sie beim Arbeiten mit IP-20C das folgende Stromschlag-

Stromversorgungsmodul abgetrennt. Um die Einheit vollständig zu

1.3 Pre-Installation Instructions

1.3.2 Transportation and Storage

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1.4 FibeAir IP-20 Assured Platform

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2. Product Hardware Description

2.1 IP-20C Hardware Overview

Cable Gland Construction

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2.1.1 IP-20C Interfaces

 Data Port 1 for GbE traffic: