PASOLINK/PASOLINK+

Maintenance Quick Reference

Rev. 02 : 2003.September

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Table of Content

1 INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................1

1.1 Purpose.......................................................................................................................................1

1.2 Reference Manuals...................................................................................................................1

2 MAINTENANCE SERVICE OVERVIEW.........................................................................2

2.1.1 Service Summary................................................................................................................2
2.1.2 Precautions..........................................................................................................................2
2.1.3 Test Equipment...................................................................................................................2

3 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE......................................................................................3

3.1 Frequency of Preventive Maintenance...................................................................................3

3.2 Preventive Maintenance Procedures.......................................................................................4

3.2.1 Radio Equipment................................................................................................................4
3.2.2 Aerial Equipment................................................................................................................6
3.2.3 Interface Cables and Connectors........................................................................................7

3.3 Preventive Maintenance Flowchart........................................................................................8

4 CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE.....................................................................................9

4.1 Corrective Maintenance Procedures.......................................................................................9

4.1.1 Radio Equipment................................................................................................................9
4.1.2 Aerial Equipment..............................................................................................................13
4.1.3 Interface Cables and Connectors......................................................................................14

4.2 Corrective Maintenance Flowchart......................................................................................15

4.3 List of Alarms..........................................................................................................................16

APPENDIX A PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST..............................................34

Appendix B Site Inventory Data Record Sheet...................................................................40

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1 Introduction
1.1 Purpose
This document is designed as a quick reference guide for maintenance
service of the PASOLINK/PASOLINK+ system.

1.2 Reference Manuals

The following list of manuals is recommended to be referenced during
maintenance of the PASOLINK equipment.

No. Title Manual No.

1 PASOLINK Installation Manual (1+0 ROI-S03508
System)

2 PASOLINK Instruction Manual ROI-S04614

3 PASOLINK+ Instruction Manual ROI-S04755

(1+0/1+1 System)

4 Pasolink Network Management ROI- S04060

Terminal Operation Manual

5 Pasolink Network Management System ROI-S04067

Operation Manual, WindowsNT Version

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2 Maintenance Overview
2.1.1 Summary

There are two types of Maintenance defined in the PASOLINK/

PASOLINK+ system, namely, preventive (periodic) maintenance
and corrective maintenance. The customer is recommended to
perform preventive maintenance according to the instruction in
Chapter 3 Preventive Maintenance of this manual. Upon
discovery of fault in the system, the customer should follow the
corrective maintenance procedures detailed in Chapter 4
Corrective Maintenance of this document.

2.1.2 Precautions
Danger: Around 43V DC power (Depends on IF cable length) is
superimposed on the center conductor of the coaxial cable
between the IDU and ODU. Connecting a measurement set may
damage that set. Touching the coaxial cable core may cause
electrical shock.

Caution: To protect the internal circuits against electrostatic

discharge, engineers are requested to wear the wristband and
connect it to the frame ground for Electrostatic Protection (ESP)
before detaching the top cover.

(a) Before beginning maintenance, notify the opposite station that

maintenance is about to begin.
(b) After equipment starts-up, allow the equipment to warm up for
at least 30 minutes.
(c) During maintenance, set the IDU to maintenance mode using a
PNMT according to the user manual.
(d) After completing the maintenance operation, restore all
connections to normal.

2.1.3 Test Equipment

The test equipment and special accessories described in Table A

are required for system maintenance. If recommended test
equipment and accessories are not available, equivalents may be
used.

Table-A Test Equipment and Accessories Required

Test Equipment/Accessory Remarks Qty Reqd

Headset - 1 each
Personal Computer (PC) with PNMT software installed 1 set
RS-232C cable for IDU

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Touch-up paint For antenna 1 set

Torque wrench, spanner, For fixing point 1 set
screwdrivers, tape, vinyl
tape
Self bounding tape, vinyl For waterproof treatment 1 set
tape

3 Preventive Maintenance
This section describes the maintenance work that should be performed on
a periodical basis in order to maintain the system at its highest quality. It
should be performed by fully qualified personnel to ensure proper
performance of the system and safety at the operation site.

3.1 Frequency of Preventive Maintenance

To ensure continuously satisfactory operation of the system, perform

the preventive maintenance on a timely basis recommended as
follows.

1st: Three (3) months after the start of operation.

2nd: Twelve (12) months after the start of operation.
3rd and after: Every one (1) year.

The customer is recommended to make use of Preventive Maintenance

Checklist from Appendix A of this document for recording purpose.

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3.2 Preventive Maintenance Procedures

3.2.1 Radio Equipment

1. Visual inspection. Visually inspect ODU and IDU for surface

damage or abnormal appearance and check looseness of bolts
and nuts. Visually inspect ODU and IDU for surface damage or
abnormal appearance and check looseness of bolts and nuts.

2. Meter reading
a-1) Connect the PNM Terminal (PC) to the LA PORT of the IDU
using RS-232C cable. (In case on PASOLINK)

a-2) Connect the PNM Terminal (PC) to the PNMT PORT of the
IDU using RS-232C cable. (In case on PASOLINK +)

b) Set the PNMT to show ODU monitoring data according to the

procedure in the PNMT user manual.

c) When the system is in normal working condition, result shall

be the values shown in Table B below.

Table. B Meter Reading from IDU (PASOLINK V3)

Check Item Allowable Range

ODU primary power 3:5 to 4.5V DC (35 to 45V DC)
supply voltage (Depending on cable length between ODU
and IDU)
Transmitter Power 0 to 4.6 V DC
Relative to the recorded value in the site
inventory data record (see Appendix B)
Receiving Level 0.2 to 4.5V DC (depending on received
signal level)

Table. C Meter Reading from IDU (PASOLINK V4)

Check Item Allowable Range

Transmitter Power +0 to 4.6 V DC
Relative to the recorded value in the site
inventory data record (see Appendix B)
Receiving Level 0.8 to 4.4V DC (depending on received
signal level)

Table. D Meter Reading from IDU (PASOLINK+)

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3. Check configurations
a) Check the condition setting of the IDU according to the
procedure in the PNMT user's manual.
b) Confirm if the condition setting is appropriate according to
the site inventory data.
c) The latest configuration file shall be uploaded and stored.
Also, the Equipment Configuration Parameter shall be
recorded and filed as site inventory data record.

Note: A copy of Site Inventory Data Record sheet is provided in

Appendix B.

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3.2.2 Aerial Equipment

1. At first perform visual inspection. Visually inspect antenna and

associated mounting structures and Hybrid Combiner (if
applicable) for surface damage or abnormal appearance.

2. Check for loose bolt connections. Make sure that all bolts and
nuts are tightened to the specified torque.

3. Rust prevention
a) Repainting should be carried out every two years to
maintain high corrosion resistance and appearance of the
antenna. However the period may change if rusting or
exfoliation occurs earlier.
b) For antenna, clean first by removing oil and dirt completely
with solvent and then washing with water. Then apply top
coat with ally alkyd enamel diffusive paint (belcoat
No.5500) or equivalent.
c) For hot dip galvanized parts of the steel structure, first
completely remove rust, dirt, etc. on the position causing
exfoliation of plating. Then apply Amercoat No.160 with a
brush or sprayer (Thickness: more than 70 microns)
manufactured by Amercoat (AMERCOAT EUROPE).

Note that more than 70 microns is roughly amount to one

(1) or two (2) times of paint brushing, or two (2) or three (3)
times of paint spraying.

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3.2.3 Interface Cables and Connectors

1. At first perform visual inspection. Visually inspect the following

items for surface damage or abnormal appearance.

i) The connectors of jumper cable between ODU and IDU

ii) Jumper cables
iii) Frame ground of ODU
iv) Grounding of feeder
v) IF cable connector
vi) Power supply cable and connector
vii) Traffic IN/OUT cable and connectors
viii) Alarm cable and connectors
ix) Service Channel cables and connector
x) NMS cable and connector

2. Check for loose bolt connections. Make sure that the jumper
coaxial cables between ODU and IDU are firmly fixed, and all
bolts and nuts are tightened.

3. Check waterproof treatment. Check if waterproof treatment is

in good condition on connection point of the jumper coaxial
cable at ODU, splicing points of coaxial cable, and connection
points of grounding cables.

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3.3 Preventive Maintenance Flowchart

The preventive maintenance procedures are outlined here in a form of
flowchart for quick reference.

START

Int erface Cable &

Radio Equipment Aerial Equipment Connector

Visual Visual Visual

inspection? inspect ion? inspection?

Check meter
reading Check loose Check loose
connection connection

ODU
PS V Check
waterproof
Rust prevention

Tx Power

Go to
Rx Signal Corrective
level Maintenance
Procedures

Check
configuration

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4 Corrective Maintenance
Corrective maintenance covers fault isolation, replacement and alignment.
The fault isolation procedure describes isolating equipment-level faults.
Therefore, if an ODU or IDU is faulty, it should be replaced with a spare
and aligned. During corrective maintenance, carefully observe the
precautions given in Section 2.1.2 of this document until alignment is
completed.

4.1 Corrective Maintenance Procedures

4.1.1 Radio Equipment

1. Confirmation of alarm and / or malfunction

a) Confirmation of alarms, which are identified through:

Red alarm LED indication on the IDU or
Notification from external equipment
During alarm conditions, red alarm LEDs on the IDU are lit
except when there is a power supply failure. Faults can be
isolated using the LED indications. Table C-l provides
information for isolating faults at a station.

Table C-l Fault Isolation by LED Indication on IDU

LED Indication Fault Location

IDU IDU
ODU ODU

b) Confirmation of malfunction using PNMS or PNMT.

2. Identify faulty equipment by observing PNMS and/or alarm

indication on IDU, identify the station and equipment where
alarm and/or malfunction occurred.

3. Prepare necessary test equipment and accessories, PC and

connection cable and Spare Equipment for replacement.

4. Pinpoint the fault equipment as follows.

a) Check individual alarm and status condition of ODU/IDU by
using the PNMT. Refer to the PNMT user's manual for
detailed procedure for monitoring.
b) Pinpoint the origin of fault with help of the instruction
manual of the equipment.
c) If alarm and/or malfunction is due to equipment, go to next
step. If not, go to next step 5.

5. Replacement of.

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a) IDU. The Manufacturer does not recommend replacement of

modules within IDU. If a fault is identified with the IDU, the
complete unit should be replaced with a spare. The faulty
unit is to be returned to the factory for repair.

The following actions shall be performed on the new IDU

before connection to ODU.

i) Downloading of the appropriate configuration file*.

*Note: The latest configuration file stored for the
faulty IDU shall be used.
ii) Set the Equipment Configuration for the station
according to the site inventory record. At least, TX/RX
Frequency (CH) TX Attenuation, Bit Rate and Frame ID
shall be set.

When replacing with a new unit, the start up procedure

should be followed. Refer to the equipment instruction
manual for details.

b) ODU. Before replacing the ODU with a spare, the spare

must be set to meet the required functions. Provided here
are procedures for replacing the ODU with spares after fault
isolation and/or presetting.

Removing
i) Turn off the POWER switch on the front panel of the
IDU.
ii) Loosen tightening rings of the IF IN/OUT (N) on the
ODU by turning them counter-clockwise.
iii) For waveguide connector type of ODU, to remove the
waveguide from the RF IN/OUT, remove the four
waveguide fixing screws using a screwdriver.
Note: Be careful not to damage the O-ring between
the waveguide and ODU.
iv) Lessen four screws (M6) on the ODU.
v) Remove the ODU from mounting bracket.
vi) Replace ODU with a spare, taking care when handling
the waveguide contact surface.

Remounting
vii) When H polarization is required, rotate the ODU so as
to go up the plate marked with H.
viii) When V polarization is required, rotate the ODU so as
to go up the plate marked with V.
ix) Confirm if the O-ring is to be placed in the original
position properly.
x) Put new ODU on the mounting bracket and align the
bolts of the ODU with the bolt holes of the mounting
bracket.

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xi) Tighten the four screws (M6) on the ODU using a

suitable screwdriver.
xii) Connect coaxial cable between the IF IN/OUT jacks on
the IDU and ODU.
Note: After cable connection, the connector part shall
be wrapped by self-bonding tape for waterproof.
xiii) For waveguide connect type of ODU, connect
waveguide to RF IN//OUT with four screws using a
suitable screwdriver.
xiv) Confirm that the ODU is firmly installed on the
mounting bracket.
xv) Confirm the cable routing and the cable has been
fastened properly.
xvi) Turn on the POWER switch on the front of the IDU.

Note: Allow equipment to warn warm at least several

minutes.

6. Alignment. After replacing ODU or IDU with spares, the ODU or

IDU must be aligned as follows.
Caution: After replacing any unit with a spare, allow equipment
to warm before at least several minutes before alignment.
a) Verify that connector is firmly connected.
b) Turn on the power switch on the IDU.
c) Connect tester (digital multi-meter) to LINE IN (-) and LINE
IN (+) terminals above the power cable unit of the IDU.
Confirm that the meter indication is described in Table C-2.

Table C-2 Meter Reading

Check Item Allowable

+/- 20.0 to +/-60.0 V DC
LINE V (PASOLINK)
+/- 36.0 to +/- 60 VDC
(PASOLIN+)

d) Referring to para. B), confirm that the meter indication is

normal.

ODU
e) Referring to the procedure for condition setting of ODU and
IDU described in the equipment instruction manual, perform
radio frequency and TX output power setting for the ODU.

IDU
f) Referring to the procedure for condition setting of ODU and
IDU described in the equipment instruction manual, perform
each item setting for the IDU.
g) Connect the PNMT to the LA PORT of the IDU using an RS-
232C cable. (PASOLINK)

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g-2) Connect the PNMT to the PNMT port of IDU using an RS-
232C cable (PASOLINK+)

h) Confirm if the Equipment Configuration data stored in the

equipment is appropriate.
i) Record the Equipment Configuration data as a station
inventory data.
j) The faulty ODU and/or IDU shall be returned to the Supplier
for repair.

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4.1.2 Aerial Equipment

1. Confirm malfunction. Make sure the observed malfunction is

due aerial equipment.

2. Antenna Orientation. If malfunction is due to drift of antenna

direction, re-orientation of antenna should be performed.
a) At each station, remove the cap from the OW/RX LEV MON
jack on ODU.
b) Connect cables with F-type plug for Digital Multi-meter to
RX LEV MON jack.
c) Adjust azimuth and elevation angle for the antenna
direction alternately so that the voltage measuring value
becomes maximum.
d) Disconnect digital multi-meter from the RX LEV MON jacks.
e) Reconnect the cap removed in step a) above.

Note
In case of PASOLINK+, an Antenna Alignment Mode which extend the range of RX
LEVEL MON is available. The detailed procedure shall be referred as per the
instruction manual of PASOLINK+.

3. Tighten all bolts and nuts to the specified torque. (refer to

installation instruction of antenna).

4. If any rust found, following action should be made.

a) For antenna, clean first by removing oil and dirt completely
with solvent and then washing with water. Then apply top
coat with ally alkyd enamel diffusive paint (belcoat
No.5500) or equivalent.
b) For hot dip galvanized parts of the steel structure, first
completely remove rust, dirt, etc., on the position causing
exfoliation of plating. Then apply Amercoat No.160 with a
brush or sprayer (Thickness: more than 70 microns)
manufactured by Amercoat (AMERCOAT EUROPE).

Note that more than 70 microns is roughly amount to one

(1) or two (2) times of paint brushing, or two (2) or three (3)
times of paint spraying.

5. Replacement. If any surface damage of abnormal appearance

is observed on aerial equipment, it must be replaced with
spare according to owner's decision.

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4.1.3 Interface Cables and Connectors

1. Check if there is any malfunction along the interface cables.

2. If any surface damage or abnormal appearance is found on the

following items, replace it with new one according to owner's
decision. Items to be inspected are:
a) The connectors of jumper cable between ODU and IDU
b) Jumper cables
c) Frame ground of ODU
d) Grounding of feeder
e) IF cable connector
f) Power supply cable and connector
g) Traffic IN/OUT cable and connectors
h) Alarm cable and connectors
i) Service channel cables and connector
j) NMS cable and connector

3. If any loose connection found, tighten and make sure all

connections are fixed firmly.

4. If any water ingress or deterioration of waterproof treatment is

found, waterproof treatment by self-bonding tape shall be
replaced with new one.

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4.2 Corrective Maintenance Flowchart

The corrective maintenance procedures are outlined here in a form of
flowchart for quick reference.

START

Radio Aerial Equipment Interface Cable &

Equipment Connector

Malfuct ion
Alarm observed by Malfunct ion observed
observed
prventive
maintenance

Antenna
direction Any
Identify the faulty
equipment damage

Make ant enna

orientation according
to instruction manual Replace damaged part
Prepare necessary
spare parts, test if necessary
equipment and
instruct ion
Tight en bolts and nuts
to the specific torque
Any loose
connect ion
Pinpoint the faulty
equipment with help Any rust?
of instruction
manual
Tighten the
Clean and apply touch up connectors
paint
Due to
equipment

Any water
Any
ingress?
surface
damange?
Replace the fault
parts with spare
Replace waterproof
Replace damaged part if treatment
necessary
Perform check to
restore normal
operation

Return faulty ODU / IDU for

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4.3 List of Alarms

A list of alarms generated by PASOLINK/PASOLINK+ system is
described as follow. The reasons for the alarms and the action to take
to correct the faults are also included. Note that these alarms appear
in the Active Alarm window of the PNMS (PASOLINK Network
Management System) software when faults occur. Numbers (1)
through (20) in the Items to Check column are in reference to
PASOLINK equipment in Figure 1 through 3 at the back of the list.

Table.1 List of check items for alarm item (for PASOLINK 1 + 0)

Alarm Items Alarm Description Equipment where

Alarm is from
Items to Check Possible Cause of
Failure or Action to
Take
1 INPUT -CH 01-16 Loss of input data stream from DTE <Note 1> IDU
a) Check DTE DTE
b) Check data input cable and connector failure Data input cable and
(short-circuit). (1) connector failure
2 AIS RCVD-CH 01-16 AIS (all "1") is received from DTE <Note 1> IDU<Note6>
a) Check DTE DTE
b) Check data input cable and connector. (1) Data input cable and
connector failure
3 AIS SEND-CH 01-16 AIS (all "1") is transmitted to DTE <Note 1> IDU<Note6>
a) Check RX LEVEL at item 25, if on>> Antenna system or
natural fading;
b) Check RX CLK LOSS 1-4 at item 14 Replace IDU

c) Check FRAME ASYNC at item 17

d) Check DEM at item 22. If above item on
and RX Level normal>>
4 BP OUTPUT-CH 01-16 Loss of output data stream to DTE <Note 1> IDU
a) Check data output cable and connector Data output cable
failure (short-circuit). (2) and connector failure
b) Check 2M INTFC of IDU (data type, speed, IDU
etc).
5 WS INPUT Loss of Way Side traffic input <Note 2,3> IDU
Check wayside card. (3) Wayside card failure
6 WS AIS RCVD AIS for Way Side is received <Note 2,3> IDU<Note6>
a) Check wayside card. (3) Wayside card failure

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b) Check wayside data input cable and Wayside data input

connector. (4) cable and connector
failure
c) Check DTE (data type, speed, etc) DTE
7 WS AIS SEND AIS for Way Side is transmitted <Note 2,3> IDU<Note6>
Check wayside card. (3) Wayside card failure
8 WS BP OUTPUT Way Side output loss <Note 3> IDU
a) Check wayside data output cable and Data output cable
connector. (4) and connector failure
b) Check DTE DTE

9 34M INPUT Loss of 34M input data stream from DTE <Note IDU
1>
a) Check data input cable and connector. (1) Data input cable and
connector failure
b) Check DTE (data type, speed, etc) DTE

10 34M OUTPUT Loss of 34M output data stream to DTE <Note 1> IDU
a) Check data output cable and connector. (2) Data output cable
and connector failure
b) Check DTE (data type, speed, etc) DTE

11 34M AIS SEND AIS (all "1") is transmitted to DTE <Note 1> IDU
a) Check RX LEVEL at item 25, if on>> Antenna system or
natural fading
b) Check RX CLK LOSS 1-4 at item 13 Replace IDU

c) Check FRAME ASYNC at item 17

d) Check DEM at item 22. If above item on,>>
12 34M AIS RCVD AIS (all "1") is received from DTE <Note 1> IDU
a) Check DTE (data type, speed, etc) DTE
b) Check data input cable and connector failure. Data output cable
(1) and connector failure
13 TX CLK LOSS 1-4 INTFC Transmitter Clock Loss <Note 1> IDU
a) Check 2M interface card. (5) 2M interface card
failure
14 RX CLK LOSS 1-4 INTFC Receiver Clock Loss <Note 1> IDU
a) Check RX LEVEL at item 25, if on>> Antenna system or
natural fading
b) Check RX CLK LOSS 1-4 at item 13 Replace IDU

c) Check FRAME ASYNC at item 17

d) Check DEM at item 22. If above item on
and RX level normal>>

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15 MUX 1-4 Loss of TX DATA at INTFC <Note 1> IDU

a) Check data rate setting using LCT or IDU data rate setting
PNMT/S.
b) Check 2M interface card. (5) 2M interface card
failure
16 TX DPU Loss of TX DATA at TX DPU IDU
a) Check data rate setting using LCT or IDU Data rate setting
PNMT/S.
b) Check 2M interface card. (5) 2M interface card
failure
17 FRAME ASYNC Frame Asynchronous at RX DPU IDU

a) Check RX LEVEL at item 25, if on>> Antenna system or

natural fading
b) Check Frame ID using LCT or PNMT/S IDU setting
18 HIGH BER BER > 10E-3 IDU
a) Check RX LEVEL at item 25, if on>> Antenna system or
natural fading
b) Check opposite site equipment Opposite site
19 LOW BER BER > 10E-6 IDU
a) Check RX LEVEL at item 25, if on>> Antenna system or
natural fading
b) Check opposite site equipment Opposite site
20 BER Degradation of BER (10E-3/-4/-5/-6 selectable) IDU
<This alarm is used for triggering of AIS
injection>
a) Check RX LEVEL at item 25, if on>> Antenna system or
natural fading
b) Check opposite site equipment Opposite site
21 MOD MOD 850MHz PLL APC loop is out of lock IDU
a) Check atmosphere temperature Improve air flow
b) If continues MOD alarm on Replace IDU
22 DEM Carrier Asynchronous IDU
a) Check RX LEVEL at item 25, if on>> Antenna system or
natural fading
b) Check atmosphere temperature Improve air flow

23 PMC-ALM CONT LINK Communication failed between ALM control card IDU
of IDU and PMC
a) Check PM Card. (6) PM card failure
24 OPR ALM CPU communication error between IDU and IDU
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a) Check IF cable and connector (17) IF cable and

connector failure
25 TX POWER Occurred when transmitter output power is ODU
decreased
<Activated when 3 to 5dB lower than preset
value>
a) Check atmosphere temperature Improve ODU
temperature
b) If continuous alarm on Replace ODU
26 RX LEVEL Receiving level is decreased ODU
<Activated when less than -95dBm+/-5dB>

a) Check RX LEVEL, if lower>> Antenna system or

natural fading

b) Check channel number of own site and Correct channel

opposite site number

27 TX APC 1st local loop out of lock ODU

a) Check atmosphere temperature Improve ODU
temperature
b) If continues alarm on Replace ODU
28 RX APC nd local loop out of lock ODU
a) Check atmosphere temperature Improve ODU
temperature
b) If continues alarm on Replace ODU
29 IF INPUT Occurred when TX IF input level is decreased ODU
<Activated when less than approx. -63dBm>
a) Check IF cable and connector. (7) IF cable and
connector failure
b) Check IF cable length and loss. (7) IF cable length
30 ES THRESHOLD (15min) Number of one second periods with one or more PNMS
errored blocks

a) Check RX LEVEL at item 25, if lower>> Antenna system or

natural fading
b) Check fading margin Link design condition
c) Check interference Other near radio
station
31 SES THRESHOLD (15min) Number of one second periods which contain PNMS
30% or more errored blocks during available time
only

a) Check RX LEVEL at item 25, if lower>> Antenna system or

natural fading
b) Check fading margin Link design condition

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c) Check interference Other near radio

station
32 SES THRESHOLD (day) Number of one second periods which contain PNMS
30% or more errored blocks during a day

a) Check RX LEVEL at item 25, if lower>> Antenna system or

natural fading
b) Check fading margin Link design condition
c) Check interference Other near radio
station
33 UAS THRESHOLD (15min) Unavailable second PNMS
a) Check RX LEVEL at item 25, if lower>> Antenna system or
natural fading
b) Check fading margin Link design condition
c) Check interference Other near radio
station
34 UAS THRESHOLD (day) Unavailable second PNMS
a) Check RX LEVEL at item 25, if lower>> Antenna system or
natural fading
b) Check fading margin Link design condition
c) Check interference Other near radio
station
35 BBE THRESHOLD (15min) Number of errored blocks as part of SES PNMS
a) Check RX LEVEL at item 25, if lower>> Antenna system or
natural fading
b) Check fading margin Link design condition
c) Check interference Other near radio
station
36 BBE THRESHOLD (day) Number of errored blocks as part of SES PNMS

a) Check RX LEVEL at item 25, if lower>> Antenna system or

natural fading
b) Check fading margin Link design condition

c) Check interference Other near radio

station
37 INPUT-1to 6 (or NAME) Connection loss of AUX input interface PNMS
Check PM Card. (6) PM card failure

38 OUTPUT-1 to 4 (or NAME) Loss of AUX relay output interface PNMS

Check PM Card. (6) PM card failure
39 PNMS LINK Connection failed between PMC and PNMS PNMS
a) Check PM Card. (6) PM card failure
b) Check Link connection. (8) Link failure

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c) Check PNMS cables. (9) PNMS cable failure

<Note 1> Unused channel/interface is masked according to the bit rate.

<Note 2> Way Side alarm inhibit function is applicable. Setting this function inhibits the issuance of alarm.

<Note 3> This item is masked in case of no WS system.

<Note 4> This item is masked except for 1 x 34 MB system.

<Note 5> The summarization of alarm outputs is fully user programmable; the table only shows the factory settings.

<Note 6> ALM LED does not light by the factory settings. It is changeable to light by the settings

Table 2 List of check items against alarm item (for PASOLINK 1 + 1)

Alarm Items Alarm Description Equipment where Alarm is

from
Items to Check Possible Cause of Failure or
Action to Take
1 INPUT -CH01-16 Loss of input data stream from DTE IDU TX No.1/No.2
<Note 1>
a) Check DTE IDU
b) Check data input cable and Data input cable and
connector failure
connector failure (short-circuit) (1)
2 AIS RCVD-CH01-16 AIS (all "1") is received from DTE IDU TXNo.1/No.2
<Note 1> <Note6> <Note6>

a) Check DTE (data type, speed, DTE

etc)
b) Check data input cable and Data output cable and
connector. (11) connector failure
3 AIS SEND-CH01-16 AIS (all "1") is transmitted to DTE IDU RX No.1/No.2
<Note 1> <Note6> <Note6>

a) Check RX LEVEL at item 48,49, Antenna system or natural

fading
if on>>
Check RX CLK LOSS 1-4 at Replace IDU
item 22

b) Check FRAME ASYNC at item

31, 32
c) Check DEM at item 41, 42. If
above item on and RX Level
normal>>
4 BP OUTPUT-CH01-16 Loss of output data stream to DTE IDU RX No.1/No.2
<Note 1>
a) Check data output cable and Data output cable and
connector failure(short-circuit)(12) connector failure

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b) Check 2M INTFC setting of IDU IDU

(data type, speed, etc)
5 WS INPUT Loss of Way Side traffic input <Note IDU TX No.1/No.2
2,3>
Check wayside card. (13) Wayside card failure

6 WS AIS RCVD AIS for Way Side is received <Note IDU TX No.1/No.2
2,3> <Note6> <Note6>

a) Check wayside card. (13) Wayside card failure

b) Check wayside data input cable Data output cable and

and connector. (14) connector failure

c) Check DTE (data type, speed, DTE

etc)
7 WS AIS SEND AIS for Way Side is transmitted <Note IDU RX No.1/No.2
2,3> <Note6> <Note6>

Check wayside card. (13) Wayside card failure

8 WS BP OUTPUT Way Side output loss <Note 3> IDU RX No.1/No.2

a) Check wayside data output cable Data output cable and

and connector. (14) connector failure

b) Check DTE DTE

9 34M INPUT (No.1) Loss of input data stream from DTE IDU TX No.1
<1x34MB>, <Note7>
a) Check data input cable and Data output cable and
connector. (11) connector failure

b) Check DTE (data type, speed, DTE

etc)
10 34M INPUT (No.2) Loss of input data stream from DTE IDU TX No.2
<1x34MB>, <Note7>

a) Check data input cable and Data output cable and

connector. (11) connector failure

b) Check DTE (data type, speed, DTE

etc)
11 34M AIS RCVD (No.1) AIS is received from DTE <1x34MB>, IDU TX No.1<Note6>
<Note7> <Note6>
a) Check DTE (data type, speed, DTE
etc)
b) Check data input cable and Data output cable and
connector. (11) connector failure
12 34M AIS RCVD (No.2) AIS is received from DTE <1x34MB>, IDU TX No.2<Note6>
<Note7> <Note6>

a) Check DTE (data type, speed, DTE

etc)
b) Check data input cable and Data output cable and
connector. (11) connector failure

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13 34M AIS SEND (No.1) AIS is transmitted to DTE <1x34MB>, IDU RX No.1/No.2
<Note7> <Note6> <Note6>

a) Check RX LEVEL at item 48,49, Antenna system or natural

fading
if lower>>
b) Check RX CLK LOSS 1-4 at Replace IDU
item 22

c) Check FRAME ASYNC at item

31, 32
d) Check DEM at item 41, 42. If
above item on and RX Level
normal>>
14 34M AIS SEND (No.2) AIS is transmitted to DTE <1x34MB>, IDU RX No.1/No.2
<Note7> <Note6> <Note6>

a) Check RX LEVEL at item 48,49, Antenna system or natural

fading
if on>>
b) Check RX CLK LOSS 1-4 at Replace IDU
item 22
c) Check FRAME ASYNC at item
31, 32
d) Check DEM at item 41, 42. If
above item on and RX Level
normal>>
15 34M BP OUTPUT (No.1) Loss of output data stream to DTE IDU RX No.1
<1x34MB>, <Note7>
a) Check data output cable and Data output cable and
connector. (12) connector failure

b) Check DTE (data type, speed, DTE

etc)
16 34M BP OUTPUT (No.2) Loss of output data stream to DTE IDU RX No.2
<1x34MB>, <Note7>
a) Check data output cable and Data output cable and
connector. (12) connector failure

b) Check DTE (data type, speed, DTE

etc)
17 TX DPU (No.1) Loss of TX DPU clock to 2M(8M) IDU TX No.1
INTFC
a) Check data rate setting using LCT IDU data rate setting
or PNMT/S
b) Check 2M interface card. (15) 2M interface card failure
18 TX DPU (No.2) Loss of TX DPU clock to 2M(8M) IDU TX No.2
INTFC
a) Check data rate setting using LCT IDU data rate setting
or PNMT/S
b) Check 2M interface card. (15) 2M interface card failure

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19 RX DPU (No.1) Loss of RX DPU clock to 2M(8M) IDU RX No.1

INTFC
a) Check data rate setting using LCT IDU data rate setting
or PNMT/S
b) Check 2M interface card. (15) 2M interface card failure
20 RX DPU (No.2) Loss of RX DPU clock to 2M(8M) IDU RX No.2
INTFC
a) Check data rate setting using LCT IDU data rate setting
or PNMT/S
b) Check 2M interface card. (15) 2M interface card failure
21 TX CLK LOSS 1-4 INTFC Transmitter clock loss <Note IDU TX No.1/No.2
1>
a) Check data rate setting using LCT IDU data rate setting
or PNMT/S
b) Check 2M interface card. (15) 2M interface card failure
22 RX CLK LOSS 1-4 INTFC Receiver clock loss <Note 1> IDU RX No.1/No.2

a) Check RX LEVEL at item 48,49, Antenna system or natural

fading;
if lower>>
b) Check RX CLK LOSS 1-4 at Replace IDU
item 22.

c) Check FRAME ASYNC at item

31, 32.
d) Check DEM at item 41, 42. If
above item on and RX Level
normal>>
23 TX CLK LOSS (No.1) 34M INTFC Transmitter clock loss IDU TX No.1
<Note 4>, <Note7>
a) Check data rate setting using LCT IDU data rate setting
or PNMT/S
b) Check connector between MD Connector failure between
and SW (behind MD unit). (18) MD and SW
24 TX CLK LOSS (No.2) 34M INTFC Transmitter clock loss IDU TX No.2
<Note 4>, <Note7>
a) Check data rate setting using LCT IDU data rate setting
or PNMT/S
b) Check connector between MD Connector failure between
and SW (behind MD unit). (18) MD and SW
25 RX CLK LOSS (No.1) 34M INTFC Receiver clock loss IDU RX No.1
<Note 4>, < Note7>
a) Check data rate setting using LCT IDU data rate setting
or PNMT/S
b) Check connector between MD Connector failure between
and SW (behind MD unit). (18) MD and SW
26 RX CLK LOSS (No.2) 34M INTFC Receiver clock loss IDU RX No.2
<Note 4>, <Note7>

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a) Check data rate setting using LCT IDU data rate setting
or PNMT/S
b) Check connector between MD Connector failure between
and SW (behind MD unit). (18) MD and SW
27 MUX 1-4(No.1) Loss of TX DATA from INTFC at TX IDU TX No.1
DPU <Note 1>
a) Check data rate setting using LCT IDU data rate setting
or PNMT/S
b) Check 2M interface card. (15) 2M interface card failure
28 MUX 1-4 (No.2) Loss of TX DATA from INTFC at TX IDU TX No.2
DPU <Note 1>
a) Check data rate setting using LCT IDU data rate setting
or PNMT/S
b) Check 2M interface card. (15) 2M interface card failure
29 TX DPU (No.1) Loss of TX DATA to MOD at TX DPU IDU TX No.1

a) Check data rate setting using LCT IDU data rate setting
or PNMT/S.
b) Check 2M interface card. (15) 2M interface card failure
30 TX DPU (No 2) Loss of TX DATA to MOD at TX DPU IDU TX No.2

a) Check data rate setting using LCT IDU data rate setting
or PNMT/S
b) Check 2M interface card. (15) 2M interface card failure
31 FRAME ASYNC (No.1) Frame Asynchronous at RX DPU IDU RX No.1
a) Check RX LEVEL at item 48,49 Antenna system or natural
fading
if lower>>
b) Check Frame ID using LCT or IDU setting
PNMT/S
32 FRAME ASYNC (No.2) Frame Asynchronous at RX DPU IDU RX No.2
a) Check RX LEVEL at item 48,49 Antenna system or natural
fading
if lower>>
b) Check Frame ID using LCT or IDU setting
PNMT/S
33 HIGH BER (No.1) BER > 10E-3 IDU RX No.1
a) Check RX LEVEL at item 48,49 Antenna system or natural
fading
if lower>>
b) Check opposite site equipment Opposite site
34 HIGH BER (No.2) BER > 10E-3 IDU RX No.2
a) Check RX LEVEL at item 48,49 Antenna system or natural
fading
if lower>>
b) Check opposite site equipment Opposite site
35 LOW BER (No.1) BER > 10E-6 IDU RX No.1
a) Check RX LEVEL at item 48,49 Antenna system or natural
fading
if lower>>

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b) Check opposite site equipment Opposite site

36 LOW BER (No.2) BER > 10E-6 IDU RX No.2
a) Check RX LEVEL at item 48,49 Antenna system or natural
fading
if lower>>
b) Check opposite site equipment Opposite site
37 BER (No.1) Degradation of BER (10E-3/-4/-5/-6 IDU RX No.1
selectable)
<This alarm is used for triggering of
AIS injection>
a) Check RX LEVEL at item 48,49 Antenna system or natural
fading
if lower>>
b) Check opposite site equipment Opposite site
38 BER (No.2) Degradation of BER (10E-3/-4/-5/-6 IDU RX No.2
selectable)
<This alarm is used for triggering of
AIS injection>
a) Check RX LEVEL at item 48,49 Antenna system or natural
fading
if on>>
b) Check opposite site equipment Opposite site
39 MOD (No.1) MOD 850MHz PLL APC loop is out of IDU TX No.1
lock
a) Check atmosphere temperature Improve air flow

b) If continues MOD alarm on Replace MD (No.1)

40 MOD (No.2) MOD 850MHz PLL APC loop is out of IDU TX No.2
lock
a) Check atmosphere temperature Improve air flow

b) If continues MOD alarm on Replace MD (No.2)

41 DEM (No.1) Carrier asynchronous IDU RX No.1
a) Check RX LEVEL at item 48,49 Antenna system or natural
fading
if on>>
b) Check atmosphere temperature Improve air flow
42 DEM (No.2) Carrier asynchronous IDU RX No.2
a) Check RX LEVEL at item 48,49 Antenna system or natural
fading
if on>>
b) Check atmosphere temperature Improve air flow

43 PMC-ALM CONT LINK Communication fail between ALM IDU SW

control card of IDU and PMC
a) Check PM Card. (16) PM card failure
44 OPR ALM (No.1) CPU communication error between IDU TX/RX No.1
IDU and ODU
a) Check IF cable and connector. IF cable and connector failure
(17)
45 OPR ALM (No.2) CPU communication error between IDU TX/RX No.2
IDU and ODU

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a) Check IF cable and connector. IF cable and connector failure

(17)
46 TX POWER (No.1) Transmitter output power decrease ODU TX No.1
<Activated when 3 to 5dB lower than
preset.>

a) Check atmosphere temperature Improve ODU temperature

b) If continues alarm on Replace ODU

47 TX POWER (No.2) Transmitter output power decrease ODU TX No.2
<Activated when 3 to 5dB lower than
preset.>

a) Check atmosphere temperature Improve ODU temperature

b) If continues alarm on Replace ODU
48 RX LEVEL (No.1) Receiving level decrease ODU RX No.1
<Activated when less than -95dBm+/-
5dB)
a) Check RX LEVEL, if lower>> Antenna system or natural
fading
b) Check channel number of own Correct channel number
site and opposite site
49 RX LEVEL (No.2) Receiving level decrease ODU RX No.2
<Activated when less than -95dBm+/-
5dB)
a) Check RX LEVEL, if lower>> Antenna system or natural
fading
b) Check channel number of own Correct channel number
site and opposite site
50 TX APC (No.1) RF 1st local APC loop out of lock ODU TX No.1
a) Check atmosphere temperature Improve ODU temperature
b) If continues alarm on Replace ODU
51 TX APC (No.2) RF 1st local APC loop out of lock ODU TX No.2
a) Check atmosphere temperature Improve ODU temperature
b) If continues alarm on Replace ODU
52 RX APC (No.1) RF 2nd local APC loop out of lock ODU RX No.1
a) Check atmosphere temperature Improve ODU temperature
b) If continues alarm on Replace ODU
53 RX APC (No.2) RF 2nd local APC loop out of lock ODU RX No.2
a) Check atmosphere temperature Improve ODU temperature
b) If continues alarm on Replace ODU
54 IF INPUT (No.1) TX IF input level decrease ODU TX No.1
<Activated when less than approx.
-63dBm>
a) Check IF cable and connector. IF cable and connector failure
(17)

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b) Check IF cable length and loss. IF cable length

(17)
55 IF INPUT (No.2) TX IF input level decrease ODU TX No.2
<Activated when less than approx.
-63dBm>
a) Check IF cable and connector. IF cable and connector failure
(17)
b) Check IF cable length and loss. IF cable length
(17)
56 MDP CPU (No.1) CPU communication error between SW/MDP TX/RX No.1
MD and SW
Check connector behind MD. (18) Connector failure behind MD
Unit
57 MDP CPU (No.2) CPU communication error between SW/MDP TX/RX No.2
MD and SW
Check connector behind MD. (18) Connector failure behind MD
Unit
58 ES THRESHOLD (15min) Number of one second periods with PNMS Common
one or more errored blocks

a) Check RX LEVEL at item 48,49, Antenna system or natural

if lower>> fading
b) Check fading margin Link design condition
c) Check interference Other near radio station
59 SES THRESHOLD Number of one second periods which PNMS Common
(15min) contain 30% or more errored blocks
during available time only
a) Check RX LEVEL at item 48,49, Antenna system or natural
if lower>> fading
b) Check fading margin Link design condition

c) Check interference Other near radio station

60 SES THRESHOLD (day) Number of one second periods which PNMS Common
contain 30% or more errored blocks
during a day

a) Check RX LEVEL at item 48,49, Antenna system or natural

if lower>> fading
b) Check fading margin Link design condition
c) Check interference Other near radio station
61 UAS THRESHOLD Unavailable second PNMS Common
(15min)
a) Check RX LEVEL at item 48,49, Antenna system or natural
if lower>> fading
b) Check fading margin Link design condition
c) Check interference Other near radio station
62 UAS THRESHOLD (day) Unavailable second PNMS Common

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a) Check RX LEVEL at item 48,49, Antenna system or natural

if lower>> fading
b) Check fading margin Link design condition
c) Check interference Other near radio station
63 BBE THRESHOLD Number of errored blocks as part of PNMS Common
(15min) SES
a) Check RX LEVEL at item 48,49, Antenna system or natural
if lower>> fading
b) Check fading margin Link design condition
c) Check interference Other near radio station
64 BBE THRESHOLD (day) Number of errored blocks as part of PNMS Common
SES

a) Check RX LEVEL at item 48,49, Antenna system or natural

if lower>> fading
b) Check fading margin Link design condition

c) Check interference Other near radio station

65 INPUT-1-6 (or NAME) Connection loss of AUX input AUX SW UNIT
interface
Check PM Card. (16)
66 OUTPUT-1-4 (or NAME) Loss of AUX relay output interface AUX SW UNIT

Check PM Card. (16) PM card failure

67 PNMS LINK Connection fail between PMC and PNMS Common
PNMS
1. Check PM Card. (16) PM card failure

2. Check Link connection (20) Link failure

3. Check PNMS cables. (19) PNMS cable failure

<Note 1> Unused channel/interface is masked according to the bit rate.

<Note 2> Way Side alarm inhibit function is applicable. Setting this function inhibits the issuance of alarm.

<Note 3> This item is masked in case of no WS system.

<Note 4> This item is masked in case of 1x34MB system.

<Note 5> The summarization of alarm outputs is fully user programmable; the table only shows the factory settings.

<Note 6> ALM LED does not light by the factory settings. It is changeable to light by the settings

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Table.3 List of check items for alarm item (for PASOLINK+ 1 + 0)

Alarm Items Alarm Description Equipment where

Alarm is from
Items to Check Possible Cause of
Failure or Action to
Take
1 MAIN INTFC LOS (MUX) Input STM-1 signal is lost (From MUX) IDU
a) Check data input Data input cable and
cable and connector failure from MUX (Short- connector failure
circuit)
b) Check MUX MUX
2 MAIN INTFC LOF (MUX) Frame synchronization of input STM-1 signal IDU
(From MUX) is lost
a) Check data input cable and connector failure Data input cable and
from MUX (Short-circuit) connector failure
b) Check MUX
3 E-BER (MUX) BER is worse than preset value (10-3 to 10-5, IDU
selectable)
a) Check data input Data input cable and
cable and connector failure from MUX (Short connector failure
circuit/Loose connect)
b) Check MUX MUX
4 SD (MUX) BER is worse than preset value (10-5 to 10-9, IDU
selectable)
a) Check data input cable and connector failure Data input cable and
from MUX (Short circuit/Loose connect) connector failure
b) Check MUX MUX
5 MAIN INTFC LOS (DMR) Input STM-1 signal is lost (From Radio) IDU
a) Check IDU and INTFC card IDU/INTFC failure
(IDU replace)
6 MAIN INTFC LOF (DMR) Frame synchronization of input STM-1 signal IDU
(From Radio) is lost
a) Check IDU and INTFC card IDU/INTFC failure
(IDU replace)

7 E-BER (DMR) BER is worse than preset value (10-3 to 10-5, IDU
selectable)
a) Check RX LEVEL, if lower>> Antenna system or
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b) Check opposite Station Opposite station

c) Check IDU and INTFC card IDU/INTFC
(Replace IDU)
8 SD (DMR) BER is worse than preset value (10-5 to 10-9, IDU
selectable)
a) Check RX LEVEL, if lower>> Antenna system or
natural fading
b) Check opposite Station Opposite station
9 MAIN INTFC 150M INTFC/OPT INTFC/10/100BASE-T INTFC 150M Intfc/Opt Intfc
module failure
/10/100BASE-T Intfc
a) Check IDU/INTFC card IDU/INTFC
(Replace IDU)

10 LINK Link of LAN (10/100 BASE-T INTFC) and IDU

associated equipment is not established
a) Check data input cable and connector failure Data input cable and
from/to DTE connector failure
b) Check DTE DTE
c) Check LAN card inside IDU LAN INTFC
(Replace IDU)
11 SUB INTFC WS INTFC,WS/ALM INTFC, ALM INTFC or LAN IDU
CARD(DSC) module failure
a) Check each Sub Module Sub INTFC
(Replace IDU)
12 MD CPU ALM Communication between modules failure IDU
a) Check IDU IDU (Replace IDU)
13 MOD ALM Modulator failure IDU
a) Check Atmosphere Temperature Improve
enveronment
condition of IDU
b) If continues MOD alarm on, Replace IDU
14 DEM ALM Demodulator failure and input IF signal is lost IDU
a) Check RX LEVEL, if lower>> Antenna system or
natural fading
b) Check Atmosphere Temperature Improve environment
condition of IDU

c) Check Frame ID using LCT or PNMT/S IDU Setting

15 MODEM MODEM failure IDU
a) Check IDU Replace IDU
16 PS DC-DC CONV failure IDU
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b) Check Power cable and connector Power CBL

Connector
c) If continuous PS ALM on Replace IDU
19 TX PWR ALM Transmit RF power increases/decreases approx ODU
3dB from normal
a) Check Atmosphere Temperature Improve
enveronment
condition of ODU
b) If continues TX PWR ALM alarm on, Replace ODU
20 TX INPUT ALM TX IF input signal from the IDU is lost IDU
a) Check IF Cable and Connector IF cable and
connector failure
b) Check IF Cable Loss IF cable loss
21 RX LEVEL ALM Receiver input level decreases below squelch ODU
level as shown below
32QAM : -81dBm
128QAM : -72dBm
a) Check RX LEVEL, if lower>> Antenna system or
natural fading
b) Check opposite site Opposite site
22 APC ALM Local oscillator is unlocked ODU
a) Check Atmosphere Temperature Improve ODU
temperature
b) If continues alarm on Replace ODU
23 CABLE ALM Communication between the ODU and IDU is ODU
lost
a) Check IF cable and connector IF cable and
connector failure
24 MAINT The equipment is in maintenance mode. In this MAINT
mode, the following control can be performed.
ATPC manual control
Loopback
TX mute
ALS manual restart
CW

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Table.4 List of check items for alarm item (for PASOLINK+ 1 + 1)

Alarm Items Alarm Description Equipment where

Alarm is from
Items to Check Possible Cause of
Failure or Action to
Take
1 MAIN INTFC LOS (MUX) Input STM-1 signal is lost (From MUX) IDU IDU No 1/2
a) Check data input cable and connector failure Data input cable and
from MUX (Short-circuit) connector failure
b) Check MUX MUX
2 MAIN INTFC LOF (MUX) Frame synchronization of input STM-1 signal IDU IDU No 1/2
(From MUX) is lost
a) Check data input cable and connector failure Data input cable and
from MUX (Short-circuit) connector failure
b) Check MUX
3 E-BER (MUX) BER is worse than preset value (10-3 to 10-5, IDU IDU No 1 /2
selectable)
a) Check data input cable and connector failure Data input cable and
from MUX (Short circuit/Loose connect) connector failure

b) Check MUX MUX

-5 -9
4 SD (MUX) BER is worse than preset value (10 to 10 , IDU IDU No 1 /2
selectable)
a) Check data input cable and connector failure Data input cable and
from MUX (Short circuit/Loose connect) connector failure
b) Check MUX MUX
5 MAIN INTFC LOS (DMR) Input STM-1 signal is lost (From Radio) IDU IDU No 1 /2
a) Check IDU and INTFC card IDU/INTFC failure
6 MAIN INTFC LOF (DMR) Frame synchronization of input STM-1 signal IDU IDU No 1 /2
(From Radio) is lost
a) Check IDU and INTFC card IDU/INTFC
(IDU replace)

7 E-BER (DMR) BER is worse than preset value (10-3 to 10-5, IDU IDU No 1 /2
selectable)
a) Check RX LEVEL, if lower>> Antenna system or
natural fading
b) Check opposite Station Opposite station
c) Check IDU and INTFC card IDU/INTFC
(Replace IDU)

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8 SD (DMR) BER is worse than preset value (10-5 to 10-9, IDU IDU No 1 /2
selectable)
a) Check RX LEVEL, if lower>> Antenna system or
natural fading
b) Check opposite Station Opposite station
9 MAIN INTFC 150M INTFC/OPT INTFC/10/100BASE-T INTFC 150M Intfc/Opt Intfc
module failure
/10/100BASE-T Intfc
a) Check IDU/INTFC card IDU/INTFC
(Replace IDU)

10 LINK Link of LAN (10/100 BASE-T INTFC) and Link 1/ 2

associated equipment is not established
a) Check data input cable and connector failure Data input cable and
from/to DTE connector failure
b) Check DTE DTE
c) Check LAN card inside IDU LAN INTFC
(Replace IDU)
11 SUB INTFC WS INTFC,WS/ALM INTFC, ALM INTFC or LAN WS, WS/ALM, ALM
CARD(DSC) module failure INTFC or LAN Card
a) Check each Sub Module Sub INTFC
(Replace Sub Intfc)
12 MD CPU ALM Communication between modules failure IDU IDU No 1/ 2
a) Check IDU IDU(Replace IDU)
13 MOD ALM Modulator failure IDU IDU No 1 /2
a) Check Atmosphere Temperature Improve
enveronment
condition of IDU
b) If continues MOD alarm on, IDU(Replace IDU)
14 DEM ALM Demodulator failure and input IF signal is lost IDU IDU No 1 /2
a) Check RX LEVEL, if lower>> Antenna system or
natural fading

b) Check Frame ID using LCT or PNMT/S IDU Setting

c) Check Atmosphere Temperature Improve
enveronment
condition of IDU
d) If continues MOD alarm on, IDU(Replace IDU)
15 High BER ALM -4
BER is worse than preset value (10 to 10 , -6
IDU IDU No 1/2
selectable)
a) Check RX LEVEL, if lower>> Antenna system or
natural fading
b) Check opposite Station Opposite station
c) Check IDU IDU(Replace IDU)

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16 Low BER ALM BER is worse than preset value (10-6 to 10-12, IDU
selectable)

a) Check RX LEVEL, if lower>> Antenna system or

natural fading
b) Check opposite Station Opposite station
c) Check IDU
17 MODEM MODEM failure IDU IDU No 1 /2
b) Check IDU Replace IDU
18 PS DC-DC CONV failure IDU IDU No 1 /2
d) Check DC Line voltage provided to IDU DC Voltage unstable
e) Check Power cable and connector Power CBL
Connector
f) If continuous PS ALM on Replace IDU
19 TX PWR ALM Transmit RF power increases/decreases approx ODU ODU No 1/2
3dB from normal
c) Check Atmosphere Temperature Improve
enveronment
condition of ODU
d) If continues TX PWR ALM alarm on, Replace ODU
20 TX INPUT ALM TX IF input signal from the IDU is lost ODU ODU No 1/2
c) Check IF Cable and Connector IF cable and
connector failure
d) Check IF Cable Loss IF cable loss
21 RX LEVEL ALM Receiver input level decreases below squelch ODU ODU No 1 /2
level as shown below
32QAM : -81dBm
128QAM : -72dBm
c) Check RX LEVEL, if lower>> Antenna system or
natural fading
d) Check opposite site Opposite site
22 APC ALM Local oscillator is unlocked ODU ODU No 1/2
c) Check Atmosphere Temperature Improve ODU
temperature
d) If continues alarm on Replace ODU
23 CABLE ALM Communication between the ODU and IDU is IF Cable No 1 /2
lost CBL
b) Check IF cable and connector IF cable and
connector failure

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24 MAINT The equipment is in maintenance mode. In this MAINT

mode, the following control can be performed.
ATPC manual control
Loopback
TX mute
ALS manual restart
CW

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Appendix A Preventive Maintenance Checklist

Preventive Maintenance Cheek List

Site Name:_________________
Check Date
Equipment Location Check Item / / / / / / / /
Radio ODU Visual
IDU Visual
IDU through PNMT ODU primary power supply
Transmitter Power
Receiving Level
Configuration Setting
Aerial Antenna Visual
Tightened with specified
torque?
Rust
Bracket Visual
Tightened with specified
torque?
Rust
Cable Connectors of jumper Firmly fixed?
between ODU and
feeder Waterproof
The jumper cable Firmly tied with antenna pole?
Frame ground of ODU Firmly connected to the earth
bar?
The feeder Firmly connected to the earth
bar?
Firmly connected to the
jumper cable?
Water proof
IF cable connector Firmly fixed?
Traffic cable Firmly fixed?
connector
Alarm cable connector Firmly fixed?
Service Channel Cable Firmly fixed?
Frame ground of IDU Firmly connected to the earth
bar?
Power supply cable Firmly connected?
and connector

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Appendix B Site Inventory Data Record Sheet

Site Inventory Data Record Sheet

Site Name:_________________
Installation Date:_________________
To:
ODU1 Serial No.: Tx Frequency: Rx Frequency:
MHz MHz
Channel No.: Channel No.:
Transmitter Power: Receiving Level:
dBm dBm
ODU2 Serial No.: Tx Frequency: Rx Frequency:
MHz MHz
Channel No.: Channel No.:
Transmitter Power: Receiving Level:
dBm dBm
Primary DC voltage:
V

IDU Serial No.: Bit rate: Frame ID

22 MB Default
24 MB
28 MB
2 16 MB
81 MB
To:
ODU1 Serial No.: Tx Frequency: Rx Frequency:
MHz MHz
Channel No.: Channel No.:
Transmitter Power: Receiving Level:
dBm dBm
ODU2 Serial No.: Tx Frequency: Rx Frequency:
MHz MHz
Channel No.: Channel No.:
Transmitter Power: Receiving Level:
dBm dBm
Primary DC voltage:
V

IDU Serial No.: Bit rate: Frame ID

22 MB Default
24 MB
28 MB
2 16 MB
81 MB

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