Microwave Installation, Commissioning & Alignment
Microwave Installation, Commissioning & Alignment Services
Introduction
In the world of telecommunications, where speed, reliability, and scalability are non-negotiable, Microwave Communication Systems provide robust wireless backhaul for voice, video, and data transmission. At Expert Solutions, we offer end-to-end Microwave Installation, Commissioning, and Alignment Services to telecom operators, OEMs, ISPs, and enterprises for building high-performance wireless networks.
We specialize in setting up microwave links for mobile backhaul, enterprise WANs, remote connectivity, rural network extensions, and disaster recovery communications.
What is Microwave Communication?
Microwave communication is a line-of-sight, high-frequency radio link used to transmit data over long distances without physical cables. These links are essential for connecting telecom towers, BTS, BSCs, remote offices, and areas where fiber deployment is unfeasible or cost-prohibitive.
It involves the installation of parabolic antennas, outdoor radio units, waveguides, and indoor networking interfaces, precisely aligned for maximum signal strength and minimal interference.
Our Microwave Service Offerings
1. Site Survey & LOS (Line of Sight) Analysis
Physical site inspection for microwave feasibility
LOS clearance verification using GPS tools and software (Pathloss, Mapinfo, Google Earth)
Tower height calculations and antenna positioning
Fresnel zone analysis and clutter evaluation
2. Microwave Equipment Installation
Mounting of microwave dishes, brackets, and mounts on towers
Installation of IDU (Indoor Unit) and ODU (Outdoor Unit)
Earthing, lightning protection, and weatherproofing
Cabling: waveguides, IF cables, Ethernet, and power
Installation of waveguide dehydrators (if needed)
3. Microwave Link Commissioning
Equipment configuration (IP, VLAN, Frequency, TX Power)
Integration with transport network (MPLS, SDH, IP/MPLS)
Software upgrades and SNMP configurations
Alarm verification and threshold settings
Real-time monitoring and traffic test validation
4. Link Alignment Services
Fine and coarse azimuth & elevation alignment using field tools
RSSI, RSL, and BER optimization
Cross-polarization and frequency interference analysis
Use of spectrum analyzer for frequency sweeps
Link budget validation and tuning
5. Testing & Acceptance
End-to-end link testing: Throughput, latency, packet loss
BER (Bit Error Rate) testing and Ethernet loopback
Link uptime analysis with statistical logs
Documentation of final link quality (RSL reports, alignment angles)
Handover for ATP (Acceptance Test Protocol).