Installing Equipment for Each Channel in the Prime Site

When and where to use:

Use for Prime Sites for ASTRO ® 25 Conventional Mixed-Mode Voting Subsystems.

Procedure:

  1. Install a Site Gateway (Conventional Channel Interface) at the prime site if adding G.711 to the existing configuration and the current system does not have a CCGW. Connects to the switch.
    NoteA Site Gateway (Conventional Channel Interface) is also known as a Conventional Channel Gateway (CCGW). A CCGW can support four channels, with a maximum of three CCGWs at the prime site. A Conventional Hub site can support up to 10 LAN-Only CCGWs. Requires one four-wire E&M module (installed in the analog slot).
    See “Installation” in the GGM 8000 System Gateway Feature Guide.
  2. Configure Site Gateways (Conventional Channel Interface).
    See “GGM 8000 Configuration” in the GGM 8000 System Gateway Feature Guide.
    NoteAnalog Link Monitor Tone (ALMT) is only supported on Conventional Mixed Mode channels with the V.24 interface. It is not supported on Conventional Mixed Mode channels with the Ethernet interface and is not supported on analog conventional channels. Do not configure ALMT for the Site Gateway (Conventional Channel Interface) when using mixed mode channels with an interface type of Ethernet.
  3. Install the MLC 8000 Analog Comparator.
    1. Install the MLC 8000 in a rack or cabinet.
      See “Installing MLC 8000” in the MLC 8000 Comparator Feature Guide.
    2. Mount the MLC 8000 on a tray.
      See “Mounting MLC 8000 on the Tray” in the MLC 8000 Comparator Feature Guide.
    3. Ground the MLC 8000 on a tray.
      See “Grounding an MLC 8000 in a Tray” in the MLC 8000 Comparator Feature Guide.
    4. (For rack-mount installation) Install the MLC 8000 tray in a rack.
      See “Installing MLC 8000 Tray in Rack” in the MLC 8000 Comparator Feature Guide.
    5. (For cabinet-mount installation) Install the MLC 8000 tray in a cabinet.
      See “Installing MLC 8000 Tray in Cabinet” in the MLC 8000 Comparator Feature Guide.
  4. Ground the MLC 8000 tray installed in the rack or cabinet.
    See “Installing MLC 8000” (step 2) in the MLC 8000 Comparator Feature Guide.
  5. Connect the MLC 8000 to power by connecting the DC cable of the power supply unit to the DC inlet of the MLC 8000.
    See “Installing MLC 8000” (step 3) in the MLC 8000 Comparator Feature Guide.
  6. Install the GCM 8000 or GRV 8000 Digital Comparator.
    See the RF Site Technician Guide and RF Site Technician Reference Guide.
  7. Is MAC Port Lockdown used on the system? (Disable MAC Port Lockdown if applicable)
    If… Then…
    Yes

    For K core systems, disable MAC Port Lockdown on the site LAN switch.

    See “Disabling MAC Port Lockdown Using an HP Switch Service Port” in the MAC Port Lockdown Feature Guide.
     

    For M series and L series zone core systems, disable MAC Port Lockdown on the site LAN switch with a Saved Command in UNC.

    See “Disabling MAC Port Lockdown Using a VoyenceControl Template” in the MAC Port Lockdown Feature Guide.
     

    Determine the switch configuration, to find an unused port.

    See “HP Switches – Determining Port Connections in ASTRO 25 Systems” in the Ethernet LAN Switches Feature Guide.
    No

    For K core systems, enable and configure unused ports on switches. Enable all the ports on the switches.

    See “Enabling/Disabling Ports on HP Switches Using Local Access” in the MAC Port Lockdown Feature Guide.
     

    For M series and L series zone core systems, enable and configure unused ports on switches.

    See “Enabling/Disabling Ports on HP Switches Using VoyenceControl” in the MAC Port Lockdown Feature Guide.
  8. Connect the MLC 8000 Analog Comparator to the switch.
    See ASTRO 25 Conventional Mixed-Mode Simulcast Voting Subsystem Equipment Cabling.
  9. Connect the digital comparator to the switch.
    See “Cabling” in the RF Site Technician Guide and RF Site Technician Reference Guide.
  10. Connect the MLC 8000 Analog Comparator to Site Gateways (Conventional Channel Interface). It is a 4-wire connection.
    See ASTRO 25 Conventional Mixed-Mode Simulcast Voting Subsystem Equipment Cabling.
  11. Optional: Connect the MLC 8000 Analog Comparator to the SDM3000 RTU.
    See Cabling MLC 8000 to SDM3000 RTU.
  12. Push new configuration files down to the switches and GGM 8000 gateways.
    • For K core systems (distributed conventional architecture), use Configuration Manager to push the configuration files. See “Downloading the Full Configuration to a Device” in the Configuration Manager for Conventional Systems User Guide.
      NoteFor a K core system, the service PC is used to install the configuration files for the gateways and switches.
    • For M series and L series zone core systems, use UNC to push the configuration files. See “Distributing Configurations For Transport Devices through the UNC Wizard” in the Unified Network Configurator User Guide.
  13. Reboot the gateways. Using a terminal program, type rb (ReBoot) and press ENTER.
    The switch reboots automatically after pushing the new configuration.
  14. Turn the digital comparator ON.
    See the RF Site Technician Guide and RF Site Technician Reference Guide.
  15. For Mixed Mode Non Simulcast Voting Subsystem configurations, use CSS to disable Simulcast operation on the GCM 8000 or GRV 8000. Otherwise, for the Conventional Mixed-Mode Simulcast Voting Subsystem configurations, use CSS to enable Simulcast operation on the GCM 8000 or GRV 8000.
    See “Site Configuration” in the Configuration/Service Software (CSS) Online Help.
  16. Turn on power to the MLC 8000 by connecting the AC cord of the power supply unit to the AC wall-mount power outlet (110-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz).
    NoteThe AC power outlet should be as near as possible to the equipment and should be accessible. Ensure that the cable is not routed with tension.
    See “Installing MLC 8000” (step 6) in the MLC 8000 Comparator Feature Guide.
    1. Verify the MLC 8000 power LED turns RED (which indicates the MLC 8000 is in booting state) and after a while, it turns GREEN.
  17. Install the MLC 8000 Configuration Tool with Analog Display and Control to a service laptop (if you did not do so in the off-site preconfiguration).
    See “Installing the MLC 8000 Configuration Tool with Analog Display and Control” in the MLC 8000 Configuration Tool User Guide. Complete the full process even if individual steps are not called out.
    NoteObtain the installation CD for the MLC 8000 Configuration Tool, or the version of the software you want to install from Motorola Online. Install the MLC 8000 Configuration Tool on your own laptops in the field.
  18. Optional: Install the MCN Server 8000™ Remote Comparator Display Software. See Setting Up the MCN Server 8000 Remote Comparator Display Software.
    NoteIf available, this software can be installed at any time. No configuration at the MLC 8000 is necessary.
  19. Change the MLC 8000 factory programmed passwords (if needed).
    See “Changing the MLC 8000 Password” in the MLC 8000 Configuration Tool User Guide.
  20. Define a reset password key if necessary to harden the reset password mechanism.
    See “Assigning Reset Password Key” in the MLC 8000 Configuration Tool User Guide.
    ImportantChanging the password must occur on-site since passwords are secured and not exposed to Motorola Solutions. The passwords can be changed either locally using the Local O&M port (serial connection) or remotely using the SSH option in PuTTY to connect to the Extranet LAN port. If you change the password, then push the same password to all devices (this is mandatory). Use the same password for all the devices of the channel cluster.
Installation of equipment and software for each channel in the prime site is complete.

Postrequisites:

See Installing Equipment for Each Channel in Subsites.