Guide to Fill up AT Tablet Using Siteforge

RJIL Project (India)

AT Assessments:
Adonis M. Amparo
Sr. Systems Engineer
September 2014
Ceragon Networks
Background:
Completion of site data, commissioning information and
supporting photos during AT is the first step for the customer to
evaluate the link acceptance. It is necessary that all information
satisfies the quality requirement of customer CTO to proceed
with site verification and approval of each link.

Cause of the Problem:

Although field engineers have configured and prepared
the link for acceptance, some of the necessary information
captured in AT tablets dont satisfy the requirement of AT
document. Quality engineers have to verify correct data and
capture the necessary information again. Some of them requires
multiple visit to the site resulting to delay of AT submission and
longer turnaround time of project completion.

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Requirements:
- Updated Link Budget Summary (LB tracker)
- Updated DCN Plan
- Updated/Latest QOS information
Important Reminders:
1. It is recommended that 2 sites ATP (1 Hop) need to be done from
same TAB. Don't use 2 different TABs for same hop.
2. ATP for 1 hop need to be completed by single team and on same
day to avoid data mismatch and loss.
3. Team to check software version of site forge in TAB (Need latest
version, otherwise team need to upgrade the
4. Planned site information in the tablet are auto populated. Any
deviation needs to be verified and reported in the remarks box.
5. All quality requirements must be satisfied.
6. Current alarms should be cleared before AT.
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How to Complete AT Data using Tablet

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1. Open Siteforge-Microwave icon.

Siteforge software should be installed in the tablet

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2. Fill in appropriate account login

Notes:
- Team need to login into TAB with
internet access before visiting site
for ATP (Site will be downloaded
once FE login's)
- Use ATP engineer login for doing
ATP on site.
Account will be provided by RJIL .
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3. Select the site for AT

AT Status:
AT completed by
Field Engineers/For
Review

Ongoing Review

Review Completed/
Submitted

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4. Perform Task

Start checking AT/Perform Task

* Note which site you are

working. Either Site A or Site B to
identify correct data from the LB
tracker and DCN plan.

Site A
Site B

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5. Review of Page 1 (Links Details)

Shows the site you are working

Fill the actual Tower Type and

choose Yes. Compare the
actual data from the planned
data.(see next page)

Coordinates is the actual

latitude/longitude value captured
at the field. Do not capture if you
are in another place. Make sure
to compare from the planned
data.
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5. Review of Page 1 (Cont)

Choices of Tower Type. Fill out

with actual tower at the site.

If there is mismatch in actual and

planned data, mention the same
in remark.

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5. Review of Page 1 (Cont)

Check actual building height

Verify radio link configuration

from the LB. Choose 1+0 or
XPIC (for 2+0) configuration.

Verify OFC take off point from

the LB. Choose AG1 or CSS

After completing page 1. Click

Save button. And Next to go
to page 2.
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5. Review of Page 2 (Antenna Details)

Verify actual antenna size from

the LB tracker

Scanned barcode of the antenna

Verify actual height of antenna

from the ground. It will be the
height of the antenna from the
pole + the height of the building
for RTP/RTT/RTD.

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5. Review of Page 2 (Contn)
OK if antenna is installed with
pole mount.
N/A - if antenna is installed
directly to the pole (RTP) or
tower leg (RTD/RTT) without
using pole mount
Mention same in remark
field as well.
Choose OK
NA for antenna size
0.3m and 0.6m
Click Save button. And
Next to go to page 3.
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5. Review of Page 3 (ODU Mount)

Should be Yes

Should be Yes

Should be Yes
Check port 2 since we use
ETH2 port of the RFU.
Click Save button. And
Next to go to page 4.
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5. Review of Page 4 (Traffic Cable)

Fill the actual fiber cable

length installed in the site.

Available cable length

supplied by Ceragon. Actual
length depending on the site
request.

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5. Review of Page 4 (Contn)

Should be Yes

Should be Yes

Should be Yes

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5. Review of Page 4 (Contn)

Choose the correct traffic

cable type used at the site.

Click Save button. And

Next to go to page 5.
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5. Review of Page 5 (Labeling)

Should be Yes

Should be Yes

Should be Yes

Should be Yes

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5. Review of Page 5 (Contn)

Should be Yes

Should be Yes

Should be Yes

Should be Yes
Click Save button. And
Next to go to page 5.
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5. Review of Page 6 (Power Cable)
Fill out with actual length
of DC cable.
RJIL uses Outdoor
DC cable.
Select DC type of
power supply

Type the actual DC

voltage from the supply.
Should be negative (-)
and same value with
site photo.
Should be Yes
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5. Review of Page 6 (Contn)

Select actual MCB rating

used. Recommended is
6A MCB otherwise fill out
the box for remarks.

MCB Rating (6A)

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5. Review of Page 7 (Commissioning)
Check ODU model from the
link budget and compare to
the actual installation.
Should match.
Type actual S/N of ODU

Verify actual software

version of the ODU.
Should be 7.7.5.0.0.68
Verify that Tx Frequency
is according to LB
otherwise request to
revise LB.
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5. Review of Page 7 (Contn)

Verify that polarization is

according to LB.

Verify that Rx frequency is

according to LB.

Verify that Tx Power is

according to LB.

Verify that RSL satisfies the

acceptable RSL vs LB,
ATPC should be NO or
according to LB design,
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5. Review of Page 7 (Contn)
Should be Yes and
supported by photo.
Should be Yes and
supported by photo.

Should be Yes and

supported by photo.
Should be Yes and
supported by photo.
Should be N/A as per RJIL
configuration
Click Save button. And
Next to go to page 8.
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5. Review of Page 8 (Management Configuration)
Type the correct IP address
according to DCN plan
Type the correct Subnet Mask
according to DCN plan
Type N/A if IP plan is not
according to IPv6.
Type N/A if IP plan is not
according to IPv6.
Type the correct Default
Gateway value according to
DCN plan
Should be Yes.
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5. Review of Page 8 (Contn)

Should be Yes and

supported by photo.

Type the correct VLAN ID of

In band Management
according to DCN plan.
Should match with photo.
Should be Yes.

Type the correct CSS/AG1

port according to DCN plan.
Should match with labels

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5. Review of Page 8 (Other Parameters)

Should be Yes and

supported by photo of
current alarms. Site should
be free from any alarm.

Should be Yes.

Click Save button. And

Next to go to page 9.
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Site Photos
Link Details

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Site Coordinates

Site Coordinate taken from GPS

Site coordinate photo will ne N/A.GPS use is optional

since AT tablets can capture the actual latitude and
longitude from the page 1 of the folder.
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Site Name

Type the NE ID
(not the SAP ID)

Fill with Name of

Contact Person

SAP ID + Site Name

Site Coordinates.
Actual Longitude and
Latitude value.

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Antenna Details

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 Antenna Installation in Pole Mount/Pole

Ensure that bolts and nuts are properly tightened and complete
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Antenna make and Model

Antenna information should be readable

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Antenna Strut Availability for size >= 1.2M

NA for antenna size 0.3m and 0.6m

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Azimuth on GPS

Azimuth is autopopulated in AT tablets

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Pole Mount Installation at tower

or

NA for antenna installation Take picture of whole pole

without pole mount. mount

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ODU Mount

All photo of flexible waveguide will be NA

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Grounding

Grounding cables should be properly terminated

and groomed

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ODU Mount

Left and right photo of ODU mounting with antenna

should be on opposite sides.
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ODU Mount

All photo of flexible waveguide will be NA

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Traffic Cables

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Cable Connection with ODU

Cables are groomed properly with cables tied to the gland

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Weather proofed at ODU

Glands are properly tightened

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Cable tied at regular interval

Cables are tied together properly with cable ties

in regular interval not greater than 1.5m
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Labeling

Labeling should be according to standard and should be readable

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Labeling

Labeling should be according to standard and should be readable

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Polarization marking of ODU

ODU polarization should be according to LB and

commissioning parameters
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Printed labeling of XPIC

XPIC label should be NA XPIC label should reflect

for 1+0 links horizontal and vertical
polarization for 2+0 links

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Power cable

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Measured DC Voltage input to the ODU

Measured DC voltage should be in negative value (-)

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ODU DC connection

Photo of DC connection should be taken at ODU portion

and not at the MCB connection side.

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Commissioning

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Current Modulation

Make sure to capture the Current Modulation at its

maximum modulation profile. Photo should not be the
MRMC configuration
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QOS Profile

Sample of Qos Configuration

Note: Follow the Policer profile according to link configuration.
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QOS Profile

Qos profile of 1+0

Follow the Policer profile according to link configuration.
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QOS Profile

Qos profile of 2+0, XPIC

Follow the Policer profile according to link configuration.
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RSL

Verify that RSL is within the acceptable level according to the LB

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Rx Frequency

Verify that Rx frequency is according to the LB

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Tx Power

Verify that Tx Power is according to the LB

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Tx Frequency

Verify that Tx Frequency is according to the LB

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Management Configuration

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IP Address

IP address details should follow IP plan and supports IPv6.

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SNMP Configuration

Admin: Enable

SNMP Trap Version: V2

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VLAN ID for Inband Management

VLAN ID should be according to the DCN plan

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Other Parameters

Site should be clear from any current alarm.

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Recommendation:

1. It is recommended to save all the commissioning

parameters in the laptop by taking screen capture of
each page for future reference.
2. Take extra photos and save to laptop.
3. Check that all photos are visible and readable.
4. Review that all parameters and pictures are in
accordance with the plan before leaving the site.

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Thank you