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Highlights

10 GHz
170 Mbps / 28 MHz
Hitless ACM
Every single unit tested
1Gb Eth + PoE
Full Outdoor
Interference tolerant
Web interface + SNMP
Embedded diagnostic

Microwave link RAy is the high-speed point-to-point link developed and completely manufactured by RACOM, a global leader in the development and production of industrial grade wireless equipment.

This Full Outdoor Software Defined Radio with Linux OS has been designed with attention to detail, performance and quality. All relevant state-of-the-art concepts have been carefully implemented without compromise.

In accordance with RACOM´s twenty-year tradition on the industrial market, it has become a standard that all RACOM products excel in their technical parameters, professional design, exceptional reliability and quality.

Exceptional system gain and resistance to disturbances (facilitated e.g. by unique input filter design) make RAy the product of choice for both backbone and last-mile microwave links.

Take the opportunity to remotely access and test a live RAy link. Contact us for access details.

Reliability
Speed
Uniqueness
Diagnostics
Simplicity
Security
Standards

Reliability

Heavy-duty or industrial components
Overvoltage and electrostatic surge protection
Operating temperature range from - 30 °C to + 55 °C certified
Every single unit is thoroughly tested in a climatic chamber
Outstanding communication reliability:
High data sensitivity of the receiver part
-96 dBm / 8.45 Mbps / QPSK / 7 MHz
-89 dBm / 36.84 Mbps / QPSK / 28 MHz
-69 dBm / 166.39 Mbps / 256QAM / 28 MHz
High radio receiver robustness to unwanted interference
LDPC (Low-Density Parity-Check) forward error correction coding adjustable in 2 levels

Speed

Modulation rate of 200 Mbps, user data rate of 170 Mbps for 256 QAM
SW selectable modulation: QPSK, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256 QAM
Hitless ACM (Adaptive Coding and Modulation)
Highest user data throughput for a particular location guaranteed

Uniqueness

Rugged input filter without any adjustable components
Full flexibility in channel duplex spacing within the Lower and Upper frequency band applicable
Optional second Ethernet port for service access - "out-of-band" management
Direct unit mounting to the antennas from various producers. Flexible waveguide as a general-purpose option

Diagnostics

Web interface
Temperature, power supply, RSS, SNR, BER, data rate monitoring and history available as text and charts
SNMP including generation of TRAPs when preset thresholds exceeded
Built-in spectrum analyzer for free channel searching
Automatic detection of unit polarization
Constellation diagram of the received signal

Simplicity

FOD (Full Outdoor), aluminum casing, direct mounting to the parabolic antenna
Change of signal polarization simply by 90° rotation (4 fixing screws)
Antenna alignment support – analog voltage on BNC connector
Installation and setup tasks can be done in minutes

Security

Configuration via HTTPS, SSH
Permanent real-time checking of the link peer serial number
Theft protection: unique SSH key for each serial number

Standards

Compliance with all relevant international standards
All parameters measured and confirmed by certified laboratory

Frequency range	L: 10.15 – 10.30 GHz, U: 10.50 – 10.65 GHz (optionally L: 10.30 – 10.42, U: 10.47 – 10.59)
	CEPT 12-05 R (optionally CZ: VO-R/14/12.2012-17)
Channel spacing (CS)	7; 14; 28 MHz
Minimum channel duplex spacing	any combination of Lower and Upper channels
Modulation	fixed QPSK, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256 QAM, or ACM
Modulation rate	detail
User data rate	detail
Forward Error Correction (FEC)	LDPC, 2 levels of redundancy (higher/lower)
Data sensitivity @ BER 10e-6	detail
Co-channel interference rejection	detail
Adjacent channel interference rejection / selectivity	detail
CW interference rejection / blocking ratio	detail
Output Power	-5 dBm to +10 dBm (1 dB step)
Channel mask	detail 28-10 14-3 14-10 7-3
Latency	typ. 140 µs for 170 Mbps (round trip delay at 64B frame acc. RFC 2544)
User Interface	1 Gb Eth. (IEEE 802.3ac 1000BASE-T), recommended cable S/FTP CAT7
Service Interface (optional)	100 Mb Eth. (IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX), S/FTP CAT7 or CAT5
Power	PoE, 40–60 VDC, IEEE 802.3at up to 100 m, user interface
Power consumption	typically 17 W (max. 20 W)
Operating environmental conditions	-30 to +55°C (ETSI EN 300 019-1-4, class 4.1.)
Mechanical design	FOD (Full Outdoor)
Dimensions	245 × 245 × 150 mm
Weight	3.3 kg (without antenna)

Management
Configuration and management	HTTPS, SSH, Telnet
Real time monitoring	RSS, SNR, BER
Diagnostic tools	Spectrum analyzer, ping, constellation diagram
History charts	Temperature, power supply, RSS, SNR, BER, data rate
Statistics	Independent radio and Ethernet line for all types of packets
Installation	RSS voltage indication, BNC connector (-85 to -30 dBm)
Network management	SNMP ver.2c including configurable TRAPs

Antennas
Jirous	direct mounting, Class 2: 38 cm / 28.0-29.0 dBi 65 cm / 34.1-35.5 dBi
Arkivator	direct mounting, Class 2: 30 cm / 28.5-29.0 dBi 60 cm / 32.8-34.6 dBi direct mounting, Class 3: 99 cm / 38.2-39.4 dBi 120 cm / 39.1-40.1 dBi
Other	via flexible waveguide

Standards
Radio specifications	ETSI EN 302 217-2-2 V1.3.1 (2009-04), applicable limits for ACCP/CCDP
EMC (electromagnetic compatibility)	ETSI EN 301 489-1 V1.8.1 (2008-04), ETSI EN 301 489 -17 V1.3.2 (2008-04)
Electrical Safety	EN 60 950-1: 2004

Channeling 28 MHz; limits for ACCP/CCDP
Modulation	Modulation data rate	Coding strenght	Coding ratio	User data rate	Sensitivity for BER 10e-6	SNR for BER 10e-6	Reduction of interference in its own channel*		Reduction of interference in the adjacent*		Blocking -/+ 70 MHz
Modulation	Modulation data rate	Coding strenght	Coding ratio	User data rate	Sensitivity for BER 10e-6	SNR for BER 10e-6	Guaranteed value	Limit acc. standard	Guaranteed value	Limit acc. standard	Guaranteed value	Limit acc. standard
[-]	[Mbps]	[-]	[-]	[Mbps]	[dBm]	[dB]	[dB]	[dB]	[dB]	[dB]	[dB]	[dB]
256 QAM	200	Low	0.9038	170.69	-67	26.5	-33	-35	5	5	37	30
256 QAM	200	High	0.8808	166.39	-69	26	-31	-35	8	5	40.5	30
128 QAM	175	Low	0.9415	155.46	-70	25	-31	-35	8	5	43	30
128 QAM	175	High	0.8793	145.31	-72	23.5	-28	-35	11	5	43	30
64 QAM	150	Low	0.9167	129.77	-73	21.5	-26	-35	13	5	46	30
64 QAM	150	High	0.8505	120.49	-75	20	-24	-35	15	5	46	30
32 QAM	125	Low	0.8690	102.35	-76	18.5	-24	-33	15	5	50	30
32 QAM	125	High	0.7875	92.83	-78	17.5	-22	-33	16	5	52.5	30
16 QAM	100	Low	0.8571	80.91	-80	14.5	-19	-30	16	3	52.5	30
16 QAM	100	High	0.7636	72.13	-82	13.5	-17	-30	18	3	52.5	30
QPSK	50	Low	0.8750	41.42	-87	8.5	-14	-23	18	0	57	30
QPSK	50	High	0.7778	36.84	-89	7.5	-12	-23	20	0	62	30

Channeling 14 MHz; limits for ACCP/CCDP
Modulation	Modulation data rate	Coding strenght	Coding ratio	User data rate	Sensitivity for BER 10e-6	SNR for BER 10e-6	Reduction of interference in its own channel*		Reduction of interference in the adjacent*		Blocking -/+ 35 MHz
Modulation	Modulation data rate	Coding strenght	Coding ratio	User data rate	Sensitivity for BER 10e-6	SNR for BER 10e-6	Guaranteed value	Limit acc. standard	Guaranteed value	Limit acc. standard	Guaranteed value	Limit acc. standard
[-]	[Mbps]	[-]	[-]	[Mbps]	[dBm]	[dB]	[dB]	[dB]	[dB]	[dB]	[dB]	[dB]
256 QAM	96	Low	0.8952	80.25	-69.5	26.5	-33	-33	3	2	26	20
256 QAM	96	High	0.8750	79.25	-71	26	-31	-33	5	2	26	20
128 QAM	84	Low	0.9286	73.41	-73	24.5	-31	-33	5	2	26	20
128 QAM	84	High	0.8793	69.75	-75	23.5	-28	-33	8	2	27	20
64 QAM	72	Low	0.9167	62.28	-76	21.5	-26	-33	10	2	27	20
64 QAM	72	High	0.8505	57.83	-78	20	-24	-33	11	2	27	20
32 QAM	60	Low	0.8690	49.13	-79	18.5	-24	-33	11	5	28	20
32 QAM	60	High	0.7875	44.56	-81	17.5	-22	-33	12	5	30	20
16 QAM	48	Low	0.8571	38.83	-83	14.5	-19	-30	13	3	31	20
16 QAM	48	High	0.7636	34.62	-85	13.5	-17	-30	14	3	34	20
QPSK	24	Low	0.8750	19.88	-90	8.5	-14	-23	15	0	41	20
QPSK	24	High	0.7778	17.68	-92	7.5	-12	-23	16	0	42	20

Channeling 7 MHz; limits for ACCP/CCDP
Modulation	Modulation data rate	Coding strenght	Coding ratio	User data rate	Sensitivity for BER 10e-6	SNR for BER 10e-6	Reduction of interference in its own channel*		Reduction of interference in the adjacent*		Blocking -/+ 17.5 MHz
Modulation	Modulation data rate	Coding strenght	Coding ratio	User data rate	Sensitivity for BER 10e-6	SNR for BER 10e-6	Guaranteed value	Limit acc. standard	Guaranteed value	Limit acc. standard	Guaranteed value	Limit acc. standard
[-]	[Mbps]	[-]	[-]	[Mbps]	[dBm]	[dB]	[dB]	[dB]	[dB]	[dB]	[dB]	[dB]
64 QAM	36	Low	0.8505	28.80	-79	20.5	-25	-33	10	2	20	20
64 QAM	36	High	0.8333	28.34	-80	20	-24	-33	11	2	20	20
32 QAM	30	Low	0.8690	24.56	-82	18.5	-24	-33	11	2	20	20
32 QAM	30	High	0.7875	22.28	-83	17.5	-22	-33	12	2	22	20
16 QAM	24	Low	0.8571	19.42	-87	14.5	-19	-30	14	3	23	20
16 QAM	24	High	0.7636	17.31	-88	13.5	-17	-30	14	3	24	20
QPSK	12	Low	0.8750	9.94	-93	8.5	-14	-23	15	0	31	20
QPSK	12	High	0.7500	8.45	-96	7.5	-11	-23	17	0	30	20
* Guaranteed values and according limits for specifications of disturbance attenuation are shown for lucidity in the same form as the parameter of Blocking. It is therefore a ratio of I / C (signal disturbance output / useful signal output), expressed in logarithmic units.

Point-to-point links
Backbones
High speed lastmile
Long distance lastmile
Telco
ISP

Jirous Antennas
Arkivator Antennas
Power supplies
Power supply - 4× Eth
Surge protection
RAyTool
RSS measuring cable
CAT7 cable
CAT7 Connectors
CAT7 grounding kit
RAy grounding kit

Jirous Antennas

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Direct mounting of RAy unit to the antenna
Czech manufacturer
Good quality at low price
Certified for Class 2
Jirous 38 - diameter 38 cm, gain 28.0-29.0 dBi
Jirous 65 - diameter 65 cm, gain 34.1-35.5 dBi

Arkivator Antennas

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Direct mounting of RAy unit to the antenna
Renowned Swedish producer
Certified for Class 2 or Class 3
Arkivator 30 - diameter 30 cm, gain 28.5-29.0 dBi
Arkivator 60 - diameter 60 cm, gain 32.8-34.6 dBi
Arkivator 99 - diameter 99 cm, gain 38.2-39.4 dBi
Arkivator 120 - diameter 120 cm, gain 39.1-40.1 dBi

Power supplies

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AC and DC version
PoE IEEE802.3at standard
1 Gb Ethernet
33.6 W
DIN rail mounting option
Datasheet AC, Datasheet DC

Power supply – 4x Eth

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AC Adapter
Compliant with the IEEE802.3at Standard
Supplies up to 4x 1Gb Ethernet (33W per port)
Full Protection OCP, OVP
19' Rack Mountable (up to 2 unit side by side)
SNMP and web management inc. diagnostics
Datasheet

Surge protection

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Protection from the voltage spikes
RJ45 connectors
1 Gb Ethernet
DIN rail or wall mounting
Datasheet DL-1G-RJ45
Datasheet DL CAT6-60V

RAyTool

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Set of brand tools
Everything you need for installation and servicing
Heavy duty bag with suspension option
List of tools
- Allen key 5 mm, chrome, Wera 022060
- Allen key 6 mm, chrome, Wera 022062
- Wrench 13×17, chrome, Holex 610950-13x17
- Wrench 16×17, chrome, Holex 610950-16x17
- Wire stripper tool 5–15 mm, Knipex 1665125SB
- Cable shears 125 mm with opening spring, Knipex 7861125
- Cable shears 165 mm, Knipex 9511165
- Pliers and wrench in a single tool, Knipex 8603180

RSS measuring cable

Provides connection of voltmeter directly to the RAy unit for measuring RSS corresponding voltages
BNC to 3.5mm pins conversion
Length 2 meters

CAT7 cable

S / FTP 4 +2
Designed for outdoor environment
UV rays resistant
Manufactured by PEWTRONIC Ltd.
Manufacturer designation: S / FTP 4x (2x23AWG) Cat.7 + 2x (2x24 AWG)
Datasheet

CAT7 Connectors

Brand connectors
Reusable for another installation
Installation without special tools
Indoor connector IE-PS-RJ45-FH-BK (Datasheet)
Outdoor plastic connector IE-PS-V01P-RJ45-FH (Datasheet)
Outdoor metal connector IE-PS-V01M-RJ45-FH (Datasheet)
Easy installation, robust design

CAT7 grounding kit

For grounding the S / FTP 4 +2 cable
Manufactured by PEWTRONIC Ltd.
Manufacturer designation: Grounding Kit for S / FTP 4 +2 Cable
Datasheet

RAy grounding kit

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For grounding the RAy equipment to the mast
Includes:
- grounding clamp ZSA16 (Datasheet)
- 40 cm grounding straps width 15 mm
- 100 cm cable with ring terminals

Link type
Frequency [GHz]
Channel spacing [MHz]
Modulation
Coding
Sensitivity [dB]
RF power [dBm]
Antenna type
Antenna gain [dB]
EIRP [dBm]
Distance [km]	D
User data speed [Mbps]		result
RSS [dBm]		result
Voltage at BNC [V]		result
Fade margin [dB]		result

1^st Fresnel zone [m]	r	result
Distance to obstacle [km]	d1
1^st FZ at the obstacle [m]	r1	result
2^nd Fresnel zone [m]		result
3^rd Fresnel zone [m]		result
Curvature of the Earth [m]	h	result

RAy – documentation
Datasheet RAy - A3	RAy_data_A3.pdf	2 291.19 kB
Datasheet RAy - A4	RAy_data_A4.pdf	2 295.40 kB
User Manual	ray-m3-en.pdf	6 270.64 kB
MIB Release notes	ray-mib-en-notes.pdf	45.99 kB
MIB tables	RacomRay_1.0.mib	22.51 kB
RAy – firmware
Firmware (for units with fw 4.1.39.0 or higher)	bm1-4.1.49.0.cpio	5 800.50 kB
Firmware Release notes	Release_notes-en.pdf	37.53 kB
RAy – certificates
Product certificate	RAy10-c-en.pdf	441.85 kB
Certified body opinion	RAy10-n-en.pdf	213.75 kB
Declaration of conformity	RAy10-xA-d-en.pdf	72.32 kB
Declaration of conformity	RAy10-xB-d-en.pdf	25.10 kB
Antennas
Arkivator 30 – Radiation Pattern	225-HAA1103_00-PA1.pdf	43.07 kB
Arkivator 30 – Technical Data	901-HAA1103_00,-PA1.pdf	58.60 kB
Arkivator 60 – Radiation Pattern	226-HAA1106_00-PA1.pdf	72.79 kB
Arkivator 60 – Technical Data	905-HAA1106_00-PA2.pdf	58.17 kB
Arkivator 99 – Technical Data	901-HAA1199_00-PA1 _2.pdf	105.54 kB
Arkivator 120 – Radiation Pattern	226-HAA1112_00-PA1.pdf	70.75 kB
Arkivator 120 – Technical Data	905-HAA1112_00-PA2.pdf	39.94 kB
Jirous 38 – Technical Data	JRMA-380-10-11.pdf	81.83 kB
Jirous 65 – Technical Data	JRMA-650-10-11.pdf	81.34 kB
Accessories
CAT7 cable	S-FTP 4 2 Cat7.pdf	131.17 kB
CAT7 grounding kit	Datenblatt_QGC_RZ.pdf	211.50 kB
External Connector CAT7	IE-PI-RJ45-FH.pdf	47.19 kB
Internal Connector CAT7	IE-PS-RJ45-FH-BK.pdf	75.31 kB
Power supply – 4× Eth	POE125U-4AT.pdf	159.87 kB
RAy grounding kit	ZSA16-en.pdf	545.97 kB
Surge protection DL 1G RJ45	DL-1G-RJ45.pdf	464.84 kB
Surge protection DL CAT6-60V	DL_CAT6-60Ven.pdf	463.19 kB
	IE-PS-RJ45-FH-BK_en.pdf	139.95 kB
	IE-PS-V01M-RJ45-FH-BP_en.pdf	115.95 kB
	IE-PS-V01P-RJ45-FH_en.pdf	77.69 kB
Power supply PoE – AC	POE36U-1AT.pdf	267.33 kB
Power supply PoE – DC	POE36D-1AT.pdf	305.69 kB

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Microwave link products form the third leg in RACOM product portfolio. RACOM microwave links complement Radio modems and GPRS/EDGE/UMTS routers and make RACOM portfolio for wireless communication full-scale. A RACOM microwave link can be used as a microwave backhaul link for radio data networks using RACOM radio modems, however a industry-grade high-speed point-to-point microwave link working as a wireless bridge can be used in many different applications. RACOM microwave link products are frequently used e.g. by ISP providers for their backhauls as well as for high-speed last mile.