Exalt EX-2.4i User Manual

201131 7 2007-10-10
Indicators
Use the following primary indicators to determine link status and radio alarm status. Refer to the
I&M manual for details on other indicators and troubleshooting information.
LINK 3-color
LED
Indicates RF link status:
Green Solid = Error-free connection (BER<10e-6)
Yellow Solid = Errored connection (10e-3>BER >10e-6)
Red Solid = No link (BER>10e-3)
Red Flashing = No remote information available (when RMT button is pressed and held)
Off = Improperly powered or fatal system failure
STATUS 3-color
LED
Indicates system status:
Green Solid = No alarm conditions (normal operation)
Yellow Solid = Alarm conditions, not traffic effecting
Red Solid = Alarm conditions, traffic effecting
Red Flashing = No remote information available (when RMT button is pressed and held)
Off = Improperly powered or fatal system failure
RADIO
A
3-color
LED
Indicates radio orientation:
Green Solid = Radio is configured as Radio A (source), based on software setting (desired)
Green Flashing = Radio is configured as Radio A (source), based on temporary hardware
configuration key or DIP switch
Off = Radio is configured as Radio B
Register the Product
Register the product to obtain full benefits of the warranty. Products registered within 90 days of
purchase receive 2 full years of warranty coverage for no extra charge. Unregistered products and
products registered after the 90-day period, only receive a 1-year warranty. Register the product
according to the instructions on the provided registration card. See the I&M manual for the full
warranty statement.
For More Information
Refer to the I&M manual, which can be downloaded from the radio or from the Internet at:
http://www.exaltcom.com/support/downloads.htm
user ID: go_exalt; password: wexmaltux
If you require support, contact Exalt Customer Care:
Phone: (408) 871-9890
Toll-Free (USA): (877) EXALT-01 (392-5801)
Support email: support@exaltcom.com
Sales email: sales@exaltcom.com
Exalt Communications, Inc.
580 Division St.
Campbell, CA 95008 USA
(408) 871-1804
www.exaltcom.com
© 2007 Exalt Communications, Inc. All rights reserved.
Part Number: 201131
2007-10-10
i-Series
Digital Microwave Radios
Quick Start Guide
Models:
EX-2.4i
EX-2.4i-16
EX-4.9i
EX-5i
EX-5i-16
EX-5i-DS3

Exalt EX-2.4i Specifications

General

Brand	Exalt
Model	EX-2.4i
Category	Receiver
Language	English

Summary

Understanding Indicators

LINK LED Status

Describes the 3-color LED status for RF link connectivity and error levels.

STATUS LED Status

Details the 3-color LED indicators for system status and alarm conditions.

RADIO A LED Status

Explains the 3-color LED indicating radio configuration as Radio A or B.

Product Registration and Information

Product Registration

Details the process for registering the product to obtain full warranty benefits.

Contact and Support Information

Provides contact details for customer support and sales, plus website for more info.

Safety, Compliance, and Installation

Regulatory Compliance

Covers FCC and Canadian compliance, including interference handling and specific device regulations.

Antenna Placement and Installation

Mandates professional installation and restricted area mounting for antennas.

Mounting and Alignment Procedures

Rack Mounting Options

Details the orientation of rack mount brackets for various installation types.

Antenna Alignment

Guides on aligning antennas using RSL test points, GUI, and a step-by-step strategy.

Physical Connections

Grounding and Service Ports

Covers grounding hardware connection and service port usage for Ethernet, T1/E1, DS3, and ALARMS.

Initial Configuration and Setup

License Key and IP Address

Instructions for entering license keys and changing radio IP addresses.

Essential Link Parameters

Lists critical parameters that must match between link ends for proper communication.

Firmware Upgrade Recommendation

Strongly recommends upgrading to the latest firmware for optimal performance.

Manuals and Reset Procedures

Extracting the I&M Manual

Explains how to save the Installation & Management manual from the browser.

Reset to Critical Factory Settings

Provides a step-by-step procedure to reset the radio to factory defaults using DIP switches and RMT button.

Introduction and Preparation

Document Overview

Introduces the quick start guide and assumes reader has networking and RF experience.

Pre-installation Tasks

Lists essential tasks like path analysis, link design, and gathering specific information.

Shipping Contents Review

Advises to review labeling and contents of all boxes for damage and accuracy.

Getting Started and Configuration

Antenna Port Termination

Emphasizes terminating the ANTENNA port with a 50-Ohm load before applying power.

Powering the Radio

Details using supplied AC adapters or external DC source, and testing voltage/polarity.

Configuration Overview

Explains the need for Radio A/B configuration and potential Regulatory Domain Key (RDK).

IP Address Configuration

Guides on configuring IP addresses via Ethernet or console port to match subnets.

Establishing a Working Link

RDK Installation

Instructs to enter the RDK on the Administration>Settings GUI page if the feature is present.

Endpoint Identifier Configuration

Details changing the Endpoint Identifier to Radio A on the Configuration>System page.