Microwave Digital Radios

MicroStar

Craft Interface Tool (CIT)

Software Installation Guide
P/N IMN-901660-E08

MICROSTAR
DIGITAL RADIO

CRAFT INTERFACE TOOL (CIT)

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION GUIDE
PART NO. IMN-901660-E08
SEPTEMBER 2004

MicroStar CIT

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Revision history
Issue date

Status

Description of change / revision

August 1999

C8421

Released software version 8.1.

July 2000

C8820

General update

September 2003

ECO 22159

General update

September 2004

ECO 22914

New CIT software.

Part N IMN-901660-E08
Copyright 2003 HARRIS CORPORATION. All rights reserved.
MicroStar, FARSCAN, and STARVIEW are trademarks of
HARRIS CORPORATION
Data subject to change without notice.

Harris Corporation Microwave Communications Division

350 Twin Dolphin Drive
Redwood Shores, CA 94065-1421
1-650-594-3800
1-800-227-8332
FAX: 1-650-594-3621

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Harris Corporation Microwave Communications Division

3, rue de lHtel de Ville
Dollard-des-Ormeaux, Qubec,
Canada H9B 3G4
1-800-227-8332 or 1-514-421-8400
FAX: 1-514-421-3555

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WARNING
Making adjustments and/or modifications to this equipment that are not in
accordance with the provisions of this instruction manual or other
supplementary documentation may result in personal injury or damage to
the equipment, and may void the equipment warranty.

AVERTISSEMENT
Tout rglage ou modification faits cet quipement hors du cadre dict
par ce guide dutilisation ou par toute autre documentation supplmentaire
pourraient causer des blessures ou endommager lquipement et peut
entraner lannulation de sa garantie.

WARNUNG
Die an diesen Gerten gemachte Einstellungen und/oder nderungen,
welche nicht gem dieser Bedienungsanleitung, oder gem anderen
zustzlichen Anleitungen, ausgefhrt werden, knnen Verletzungen oder
Materialschden zur Folge haben und eventuell die Garantie ungltig
machen.

ATENCIN
Llevar a cabo ajustamientos y/o modificaciones a este equipo, sin seguir
las instrucciones provistas por este manual u otro documento adicional,
podra resultar en lesiones a su persona o daos al equipo, y anular la
garanta de este ltimo.

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PREFACE
ISO 9001 Certification ..................................................................................iii
ISO 14001 Certification ................................................................................iii
Technical Assistance Center ..........................................................................iii

CHAPTER 1, SOFTWARE UPGRADE PROCEDURE

Introduction ................................................................................................ 1-1
Prerequisites ............................................................................................... 1-1
Upgrade Kit.............................................................................................. 1-1
Hardware Requirements ............................................................................ 1-2
MicroStar Network Requirements ............................................................. 1-2
Detailed Instructions .................................................................................... 1-5
Load the CIT Program on the PC ................................................................. 1-5
In Windows: ...................................................................................... 1-5
Connect the PC to the IDU ......................................................................... 1-5
Direct Connection ................................................................................. 1-6
Modem Connection................................................................................ 1-8
Perform the Network Download .................................................................. 1-8
Switch to the Alternate Software............................................................... 1-11

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ISO 9001 Certification

The Harris Microwave Communications Division is committed to total
customer satisfaction and is I.S. EN ISO 9001: 1994 registered for the design,
manufacture, installation and service of microwave radio systems.

ISO 14001 Certification

Harris Microwave Communication Division believes that corporations have a
responsibility towards the environment and must operate their business in a
manner that integrates environmental preoccupation.
Harris Microwave Communications Montreal operations is I.S. EN ISO
14001:1996 registered for the design, manufacture, installation and service of
microwave radio systems.

Technical Assistance Center

Our Technical Assistance Center (TAC) is staffed with factory trained and
highly qualified Product Support staff whose task is to provide telephone
support to resolve complex customer equipment problems quickly and
accurately in a timely manner. Customers who completed product training
given by Harris Microwave Communications Division and are equipped with
proper test equipment and spare parts will experience quick resolution of their
equipment problems.
Harris Corporation Microwave Communications Division
350 Twin Dolphin Drive
Redwood Shores, CA 94065-1421, USA
Phone: 1-800-227-8332 or 1-650-594-3800
Fax: 1-650-594-3621
Email: crcusa@harris.com

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Preface

Harris Corporation Microwave Communications Division

3 Hotel-de-Ville
Dollard-des-Ormeaux, Quebec
Canada H9B 3G4
Phone: 1-800-227-8332 or 1-514-421-8333
Fax: 1-514-685-4580
Email: crcmtl@harris.com (point-to-point)
bwa@harris.com (point-to-multipoint)
Harris S.A. de C.V.
Boulevard Manuel Avila Camacho #36 Piso 17
Col. Lomas de Chapultepec
C.P. 11000
Torres Esmeralda II
Mexico D.F.
Phone: +52-55-5-249 3700 or 800-872-0061
Fax: +52-55-5-249 3701 & 02
Email: crcmex@harris.com
Orbecom c/o Harris Microwave Division
Calle 101, No. 44-58
Bogota, Colombia
Phone: +57-1-533-0912
Email: wotero@harris.com
Harris do Brasil
Edifcio STADIUM
Al. Rio Negro 1030
Conjuntos 202/204/206
CEP 06454-000
Alphaville
Barueri - SP
Phone: +55-11-4197-3000
FAX: +55-11-4197-3001
Email: crcbraz@harris.com
Coasin Communicaciones S.A.
Adolfo Alsina, 1322
(C1088AAJ) Buenos Aires
Argentina
Phone: +54-11-4383-0074
Fax: +54-11-4383-0075
Email: coasin@coasincom.com.ar

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Harris Communication S.A.

Centrale Parc
Avenue Sully Prudhomme
92298 Chatenay-Malabry-France
France
Phone: +33- 1-55-52-8080 or 800-55-52-8080
Fax: +33-1-55-52-8012
Email: crcemea@harris.com
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R3-B2 High Tech. Industrial Park
Nanshan District, Shenzhen 518057
The Peoples Republic of China
Phone: +86-755-2663-7928
Fax: +86-755-2663-7048
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Fax: +60-3-7722-2826
Email: LeeEH@trisilco.com.my or rahaidah@trisilco.com.my

Visit our customer service web site at:

http://www.microwave.harris.com/cservice

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Dear Customer,
To facilitate warranty support and to receive product update
information, please register on the Harris MCD Premier Customer
website:
https://premier.harris.com/microwave
If you are unable to register online, please complete the form
at the bottom of this page and return this page to our customer
service department.
By Fax:

514-685-4580

By email:

crcmtl@harris.com

By mail:

Harris Corporation
Microwave Communications Division
3 Hotel de Ville
Dollard-des-Ormeaux, Quebec
CANADA H9B3G4

PLEASE PRINT:
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Sales order numbers are found in your documentation and are stencilled on the equipment rack base plate,
for example, A44044A1.

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Introduction
This document outlines the software upgrade procedure for the MicroStar
IDUs, using the CIT program. When installed on a PC, the CIT program allows
you to upgrade the software in any IDU that is part of a network.
Once the download is initiated, the software is installed in the alternate
memory bank of the target IDU.

This download does not prevent the IDU from passing

traffic normally, and lasts about 20 minutes, depending
on the number of links.
When the download terminates, the user commands the IDU to switch to the
alternate memory bank thereby enabling the newly loaded software.

Prerequisites
In order to complete a successful software upgrade, the following conditions
are required.

Upgrade Kit
The upgrade kit contains the following items:
1. One CDROM labeled CIT. This disk contains the CIT program that allows
you to upgrade the IDU software from a remote site.
2. One serial cable, Harris part number 087-900271-480, to connect a
computer or laptop to the CIT port on the IDU.

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Hardware Requirements
The computer used for this upgrade must have the following hardware
configuration, as a minimum.
1. A Pentium II CPU, 250 MHz, 64 MB of RAM, and 20 MB free hard disk
space.
2. A SVGA monitor controller (color or monochrome display).
3. Small font support (1024 by 768).
4. Windows NT/2000/XP.
5. A pointing device, and a keyboard.
6. Internet Explorer 5.5 (or later).

MicroStar Network Requirements

The CIT will operate in a heterogeneous network of MicroStar IDUs. For the
tool to operate, the network must satisfy two conditions:
1. Each IDU, in a given network, must be assigned a unique Network Element
(NE) address. For instructions on assigning an NE address to an IDU, refer
to the respective MicroStar Instruction Manual.
2. The network must be physically wired to support network management. In
other words, the repeater connectors on the IDUs must be connected
together. For a typical repeater arrangement, refer to Figure 1-1 through
Figure 1-3. Note that the modem is optional in all scenarios.

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Figure 1-1:

Network Download Typical Scenario 1

SOFTWARE
UPGRADE
PROCEDURE

SERIAL CABLE

MODEM

TELEPHONE LINE

LAPTOP
RUNNING
CIT
SOFTWARE

Figure 1-2:

PUBLIC
SWITCHED
TELEPHONE
NETWORK

CIT

Software

MODEM

Network Download Typical Scenario 2

SERIAL CABLE
LOCAL REPEATER
(DAISY CHAIN)
ARRANGEMENT

MODEM
TELEPHONE LINE

LAPTOP
RUNNING
CIT
SOFTWARE

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MODEM

PUBLIC
SWITCHED
TELEPHONE
NETWORK

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Figure 1-3:

Network Download Typical Scenario 3

SERIAL CABLE
MODEM
MEGASTAR
NETWORK
TELEPHONE LINE

LAPTOP
RUNNING
CIT
SOFTWARE

Figure 1-4:

CIT

Software

MODEM

PUBLIC
SWITCHED
TELEPHONE
NETWORK

Network Download Typical Scenario 4

CIT CABLE
(Part #087-900271-480)

LAPTOP
RUNNING
CIT
SOFTWARE

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Detailed Instructions

Load the CIT program on the PC

Connect the PC to an IDU
Perform the Network Download
Switch to the Alternate Software

The first step need only be performed once; the remaining steps are performed
for each IDU that must be upgraded.

As an alternative for better performance, you can also

copy the IDU upgrade software (.zip file) to a folder of
your choice on the PC.

Load the CIT Program on the PC

In Windows:
1. Insert the CD labeled CIT in the CDROM drive (here, D:).
2. Click on the Start button and then Run.
3. Type D:\setup.exe in the Open text field of the Run dialogue box, then
click on the OK button.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the CIT Program in the default
folder or a folder of your choice.

Connect the PC to the IDU

The download to any IDU in the network can be executed by connecting the PC
to any IDU in the network. The PC can be connected directly to an IDU, or it
can be connected through modems.

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To successfully upgrade the software into the target IDU, there are four steps that
must be followed.

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Direct Connection
This is accomplished by connecting a serial cable (Harris P/N 087-900271480)1 between the PCs serial port (usually COM1) and the connector labeled
CIT on the IDU. For locating the CIT port on the IDU, refer to Figure 1-5
through Figure 1-7.
Figure 1-5:

Locating the CIT and Repeater Ports on the IDU

of the MicroStar Plus Radio
REPEATER IN

FRONT VIEW

REPEATER OUT
IDU
REAR VIEW

CIT
PORTS

1. This DB-9/DB-9 cable has a straight type pin-to-pin wiring and is EMI compliant.

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Figure 1-6:

1-7

Locating the CIT and Repeater Ports on the IDU

of the MicroStar Radio

REPEATER OUT

REAR VIEW

CIT
PORTS
Figure 1-7:

Locating the CIT and Repeater Ports on the IDU

of the Protected MicroStar and MicroStar Plus
Radios

REPEATER IN
REPEATER OUT

CIT
PORT

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Modem Connection
In this configuration, the IDU is located remotely from the PC. The PCs serial
port is connected to the first modem and that modem is connected to the phone
lines. The second modem, at the remote site, is connected to the CIT port of the
IDU at that site, using a suitable serial cable. For locating the CIT port on the
IDU, refer to figures Figure 1-5 through Figure 1-7. As a reference, Figure 1-8
shows a wiring diagram of a suitable cable2. Apply power to both modems.
Figure 1-8:

Typical Wiring Diagram of a Suitable Serial Cable

Pin no

DB-25
MALE
TO
MODEMS
PORT

Pin no
DCD
RX

1
2

TX

DTR

1
2

TX

RX

6
7

DSR
GND

GND

20

DTR

DSR

DCD

RTS

RTS

CTS

RI

DB-9
MALE
TO
CIT
PORT

Perform the Network Download

1. Start the CIT Program.
2. When the Connect To box appears (see Figure 1-9), select the appropriate
Com port and click OK. If you want to connect to a different IDU, select
Any Site Connection under ESCAN Connection and then enter the NE
address of the IDU you want to connect to.

If the remote and local IDUs have the same address,

then modify the local IDUs address to be different from
the remote one and proceed with the download using
the known address.

2. This DB-9/DB-25 cable must be EMI compliant.

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Figure 1-9:

1-9

Connect To Box
SOFTWARE
UPGRADE
PROCEDURE

3. Once you have connected, select Administration > Software Download

from the menu bar located at the side of the screen.

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Figure 1-10: The Software Download Window

4. Insert the IDU Upgrade Software disk in the CDROM disk drive, (D:).
From the Software Download window, specify the file to download by
clicking on the File to Download button, and then enter the proper file
name. Specify the full path of the file, i.e., Drive:\Directory\ filename.zip.
Remember that the file name must end with .zip.
5. Press the APPLY button to start the download. A status window will
appear displaying the progress of the download, step-by-step. When the
process completes, proceed to "Switch to the Alternate Software" on
page 11. Note that you can abort the download process at any time during
these steps.

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Switch to the Alternate Software

1. From the menu bar located at the side of the screen, select Administration
> Software Upgrade.
Figure 1-11: The Software Upgrade Window

2. The Software Upgrade window should display the software versions that
are currently present in the running and alternate memory banks of the
selected IDU (see Figure 1-11). If the information displayed is accurate,
continue.
3. Enter a value in the New Value (Sec) box that is different than 0.This
value represents the number of seconds that the IDU will count down
before it switches to the alternate software. For example, entering a value
of 10 seconds will cause the IDU to count down 10 seconds before it
switches to the alternate software version.
4. Click the Switch to Alt. Software button.

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Once the software has been downloaded, the user must instruct the target IDU
to switch to the new software.

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Once started, ensure not to disrupt this switching

operation for at least 5 minutes. During this
period, an auto-download is initiated from the
IDU to the ODU; this requires that no other
download takes place simultaneously over the
network. Failure to do so, may cause a download
failure and a system lock-up.
5. The CIT will display a Communication lost! window (see Figure 1-12); this
is normal since communications will be lost while the target IDU switches
to the alternate software. Wait approximately 45 seconds. To re-establish
communications click the Retry button in the Communication lost!
window. When the CIT communicates with the target IDU, the Running
Software Version and Alternate Software Version should have swapped.
You can check this by going to Administration > Software Upgrade
again.
Figure 1-12: The Communication lost! Window

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