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Eclipse User Manual
Eclipse Configuration and Management
Eclipse is a software-driven product; there are no manual controls. Configuration and
management is achieved via Portal and ProVision.
• Portal is a PC based configuration and diagnostics tool for Eclipse.
• ProVision is the Eclipse network element manager. ProVision also supports other
Harris Stratex products, including legacy products.
Portal is supported in the Eclipse system software, such that once installed on a PC, it
automatically downloads support from the radio as needed to ensure Portal always
matches the version of system software supplied, or subsequently downloaded in any
radio upgrade.
Portal has the look and feel of a Windows environment with screen-based views and
prompts for all configuration and diagnostic attributes.
A Portal PC connects to an INU/INUe/IDU using Ethernet or V.24 options.
For more information on Portal, see Introduction to Portal.
ProVision is the network element manager for Eclipse, TRuepoint, Constellation, and
ADR. It also provides management for legacy radios such as Altium, XP4, DXR,
Megastar and Spectrum.
ProVision is installed on a Windows or Solaris server, typically at a network operating
center, and communicates with network elements using standard LAN/WAN IP
addressing and routing; each radio has its own unique IP address.
For more information about ProVision, see the separate ProVision User Guide
documentation.
Antennas
Antennas for direct mounting an Eclipse ODU are available in diameters from 0.3m
(1ft) to 1.8m (6ft), depending on the frequency band. These antennas are high
performance, low profile shielded types and are supplied complete with a customized
ODU mounting collar and feed-point.
A polarization rotator is included within the antenna collar, and direct-mounting equal
or unequal loss couplers are available for single antenna protected operation.
Antenna mounts are designed for use on industry-standard 115 mm OD (4.5 inch)
pipe-mounts.
An Eclipse ODU can also be used with standard antennas via a remote-mount kit and
flexible waveguide.
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