ADC Digivance NXD User Manual

Digivance® NXD Radio Access Node (RAN) Installation and Maintenance Manual

ADCP-75-210

Issue 1

March 2007

21227-A

1356011 Rev A

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REVISION HISTORY

ISSUE DATE REASON FOR CHANGE

1 02/2007 Original.

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About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

RELATED PUBLICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

AdmonishmentS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii

General Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii

Safe Working Distances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ix

STANDARDS CERTIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ix

LIST OF ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x

1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

1.1 General Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

1.2 System Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

1.3 High-Level View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

1.4 User Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

1.5 Dimensions and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

1.6 RAN Cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

1.7 RAN Chassis and Electronic Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

1.8 Rectifier Shelf. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

1.9 Power Amplifier Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

1.10 Multiplexer System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

1.11 Circuit Breaker Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

1.12 Backup Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

1.13 Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

2 STANDARD INSTALLATION PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

2.1 Installation Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

2.2 Unpacking and Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

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1.6.1 Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

1.6.2 Fiber Optic Cable Entry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

1.6.3 Antenna Cable Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

1.6.4 AC Power Wiring Entry and Grounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

1.6.5 Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

1.7.1 cPCI Power Supply Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

1.7.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

1.7.3 System Interface (STF2) Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

1.7.4 Synchronous Interface (SIF) Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

1.7.5 Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) Optical Transceiver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

1.7.6 RAN Down Converter (RDC or RDC2) Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

1.7.7 RAN Up Converter (RUC2.X or RUC3) Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

1.7.8 Fan Access Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

1.7.9 800 MHz Multicoupler (C/MCPLR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

1.7.10 1900 MHz Multicoupler (P/MCPLR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

1.8.1 Rectifier Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

1.8.2 Low Voltage Disconnect (LVD) Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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2.3 Required Materials and Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

2.4 Site Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

2.4.1 Space Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

2.4.2 Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

2.4.3 Antenna Requirement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

2.4.4 RF Cable Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

2.4.5 Fiber Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

2.5 Installing a RAN Cabinet on a Wooden Utility Pole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

2.5.1 Site Requirements Unique to Pole Mounting Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

2.5.2 Pole Loading Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

2.5.3 Installing the Cabinet Mounting Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

2.5.4 Mounting the RAN Cabinet on the Bracket. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

2.5.5 Installing the Rain Shields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

2.6 Installing a RAN Cabinet on a Concrete Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

2.6.1 Pouring a Concrete Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

2.6.2 Mounting the Cabinet on a Concrete Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

2.6.3 Installing the Pedestal Enclosure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

2.7 Other Standard Installation Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

2.7.1 Installing a Solar Shield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

2.7.2 Installing a Ground Wire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

2.7.3 Installing RF Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

2.7.3.1 Weatherproofing RF Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

2.7.3.2 Routing and Securing RF Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

2.7.4 Installing Pre-Connectorized Indoor/Outdoor Fiber Optic Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

2.7.5 Installing AC Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

2.7.6 Installing Backup Batteries (Extended or Glitch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

2.7.6.1 Battery Safety Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

2.7.6.2 Battery Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

3 INSTALLING AN EXTENSION RAN (POLE MOUNT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

4 NON-STANDARD INSTALLATION PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

4.1 Installing an Electronic Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

4.1.1 Installing a Central Processing Unit (CPU) Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

4.1.2 Installing a Systems Interface (STF2) Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

4.1.3 Installing a Synchronous Interface (SIF) Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

4.1.4 Installing a Small Form-Factor Optical Transceiver (SFP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

4.1.5 Installing a RAN Down Converter (RDC or RDC2) Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

4.1.6 Installing a RAN Up Converter (RUC2.X or RUC3) Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

4.2 Installing cPCI Chassis Air Baffles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

4.3 Installing a Rectifier Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

4.4 Installing a Compact PCI Power Supply (cPCI P/S) Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

4.5 Installing a Power Amplifier Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

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5 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

5.1 cPCI Fan Replacement Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

5.2 Cleaning or Replacing an Air Inlet Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

6 CUSTOMER INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

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ABOUT THIS MANUAL

This manual provides the following information:

• An overview of the Digivance NXD system;

• A description of the NXD system Radio Access Node (RAN);

• Installation procedures for the RAN;

• Maintenance procedures for the RAN;

• Product support information.

Procedures for installing and operating other NXD system components including the system “Hub” and the EMS software that provides a user interface for the system, are available in other ADC publications, listed under “Related Publications” below, and at appropriate points within this manual.

RELATED PUBLICATIONS

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Listed below are related manuals, their content, and their publication numbers. Copies of these publications can be ordered by contacting the Technical Assistance Center at 1-800-366-3891, extension 73476 (in U.S.A. or Canada) or 952-917-3476 (outside U.S.A. and Canada). All ADC technical publications are available for downloading from the ADC web site at www.adc.com.

Title/Description ADCP Number

Digivance CXD/NXD Hub Installation and Maintenance Manual 75-193

Provides instructions for installing and operating the NXD system Hub.

Digivance CXD/NXD SNMP Agent and Fault Isolation User Guide 75-195

Describes how to troubleshoot the system using the parameters accessed through the NXD system SNMP agents.

Digivance CXD/NXD Element Management System User Manual 75-199

Provides instructions for installing and using the Element Management System (EMS) software for the NXD system.

Digivance NXD Multi-Band Distributed Antenna System Operation Manual 75-209

Provides instructions for turning up and operating NXD equipment.

2 in. O.D. Quad Cellular/PCS Omni-Directional Antenna Installation Manual 75-215

Provides instructions for installing an RF antenna for the NXD system

9 in. O.D. Quad Cellular/PCS Omni-Directional Antenna Installation Manual 75-221

Provides instructions for installing an RF antenna for the NXD system

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ADMONISHMENTS

Important safety admonishments are used throughout this manual to warn of possible hazards to persons or equipment. An admonishment identifies a possible hazard and then explains what may happen if the hazard is not avoided. The admonishments — in the form of Dangers, Warnings, and Cautions — must be followed at all times.

These warnings are flagged by use of the triangular alert icon (seen below), and are listed in descending order of severity of injury or damage and likelihood of occurrence.

Danger: Danger is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that will cause severe personal injury, death, or substantial property damage if the hazard is not avoided.

Warn ing: Warning is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that can cause severe personal injury, death, or substantial property damage if the hazard is not avoided.

Caution: Caution is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that will or can cause minor personal injury or property damage if the hazard is not avoided.

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Warn ing: Wet conditions increase the potential for receiving an electrical shock when installing or using electrically-powered equipment. To prevent electrical shock, never install or use electrical equipment in a wet location or during a lightning storm.

Danger: This equipment uses a Class 1 Laser according to FDA/CDRH rules. Laser radiation can seriously damage the retina of the eye. Do not look into the ends of any optical fiber. Do not look directly into the optical transceiver of any digital unit or exposure to laser radiation may result. An optical power meter should be used to verify active fibers. A protective cap or hood MUST be immediately placed over any radiating transceiver or optical fiber connector to avoid the potential of dangerous amounts of radiation exposure. This practice also prevents dirt particles from entering the adapter or connector.

Caution: This system is a RF Transmitter and continuously emits RF energy. Maintain 3 foot (91.4 cm) minimum clearance from the antenna while the system is operating. Wherever possible, shut down the RAN before servicing the antenna.

Caution: Always allow sufficient fiber length to permit routing of patch cords and pigtails without severe bends. Fiber optic patch cords or pigtails may be permanently damaged if bent or curved to a radius of less than 2 inches (5.1 cm).

Caution: Exterior surfaces of the RAN may be hot. Use caution during servicing.

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SAFE WORKING DISTANCES

The Digivance NXD antenna, which is mounted on top of a pole, radiates radio frequency energy.

For the occupational worker, safe working distance from the antenna depends on the workers location with respect to the antenna and the number of wireless service providers being serviced by that antenna.

Emission limits are from OET Bulletin 65 Edition 97-01, Table 1 A.

STANDARDS CERTIFICATION

FCC: The Digivance NXD complies with the applicable sections of Title 47 CFR Part 15, 22, 24 and 90.

The Digivance NXD Hub has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

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Changes and modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer or registrant of this equipment can void your authority to operate this equipment under Federal Communications Commissions rules.

In order to maintain compliance with FCC regulations, shielded cables must be used with this equipment. Operation with non-approved equipment or unshielded cables is likely to result in interference to radio & television reception.

ETL: This equipment complies with ANSI/UL 60950-1 Information Technology Equipment. This equipment provides the degree of protection specified by IP24 as defined in IEC Publication 529. Ethernet signals are not for outside plant use.

FDA/CDRH: This equipment uses a Class 1 LASER according to

FDA/CDRH Rules. This

product conforms to all applicable standards of 21 CFR Part 1040.

IC: This equipment complies with the applicable sections of RSS-131. The term “IC:” before the radio certification number only signifies that Industry Canada Technical Specifications were met.

Wind Loading: The NXD RAN is able to withstand wind loads up to 150 mph.

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LIST OF ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS

The acronyms and abbreviations used in this manual are detailed in the following list:

AC Alternating Current ANT Multiband Antenna BIM Base Station Interface Module BTS Base Transceiver Station C Centigrade CDRH Center for Devices and Radiological Health C/MCPLR Cellular SMR Multicoupler CM Centimeter cPCI CompactPCI CPU Central Processing Unit CXD Compact RAN DAS Distributed Antenna System dB(FS) decibals (Full Scale – digital reading) DC Direct Current Div Diversity EMS Element Management System ESD Electrostatic Discharge F Fahrenheit FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration FCC U.S. Federal Communications Commission GPS Global Positioning System IC Industry Canada IN Inch IP Internet Protocol KG Kilogram LED Light Emitting Diode LSE Location Services Equipment LV D Low Voltage Disconnect MHz Mega Hertz MTBF Mean Time Between Failure MUX Multiplexer Node Any CPU in the Digivance NXD system NXD Digivance Neutral Host Product Line OSP Outside Plant PA Power Amplifier PAA Power Amplifier Assembly PC Personal Computer PCI Peripheral Component Interconnect bus PIC PA Interface Controller

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P/MCPLR PCS Multicoupler RAN Radio Access Node RDC RAN Down Converter RDC2 RAN Down Converter Version 2 RF Radio Frequency RUC RAN Up Converter RUC2.X RAN Up Converter Version 2.X RUC3 RAN Up Converter Version 3 SFP Small Form-Factor Pluggable Optical Transceiver SIF Sonet Interface Module SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol SONET Synchronous Optical Network STF2 System Interface Module UL Underwriters Laboratories VA C Volts Alternating Current VDC Volts Direct Current VSWR Voltage Standing Wave Ratio WDM Wave Division Multiplex WSP Wireless Service Provider

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1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

This section describes the Digivance Neutral Host (NXD) Radio Access Node (RAN).

1.1 General Description

The RAN, shown in Figure 1, is the remote component in the Digivance NXD Multi-Band Distributed Antenna System. The RAN is a pole-mounted or pad-mounted, weather-resistent cabinet, housing electronic modules that operate on an internal cPCI backplane. Included are a central processing unit, a system interface, an optical interface, optical to RF data converters, RF multicouplers, and DC power supplies. The RAN also houses rectifiers, backup batteries, power amplifiers, and optical wave division multiplexers. Optical and RF functions are both required because the RAN exchanges data with the system Hub using an optical link and exchanges data with wireless users using RF signals. Each RAN provides the system with an RF antenna and can accommodate up to four bands ( RANs installed at the same location can accommodate up to eight bands using a common antenna.

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PCS A-F, SMR A, Cell A”/A, or Cell B/B’). Dual

Figure 1. NXD RAN

21227-A

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1.2 System Function

The NXD Distributed Antenna System (DAS), in which the RAN is the remote component, is a multi-frequency, multi-protocol RF access network providing microcellular Cellular and PCS coverage via a distributed RF access system. In a typical configuration, such as shown in

Figure 2, multiple RANs are connected to a central Hub where multiple Base Transceiver

Station (BTS) interfaces are located. Signals received at the Hub are distributed to the RANs in digital form by way of a fiber optical link. Within the RANs, the signals are converted from digital to RF format to be transmitted from the RAN antennas. Signals also travel in a reverse direction, from the RANs to the Hub, with a reverse data conversion.

Physically, the DAS consists primarily of electronic modules located in the Hub and RANs. At the Hub, these modules are mounted in an equipment rack typically housed in a common telecommunications structure with the base station electronics for Wireless Service Providers (WSPs), either in the same room or nearby. These modules include high power attenuators, base station modules, a power distribution unit, an Ethernet hub, a Hub reference module, an RF chassis, and one or more digital chassis. The RAN electronic modules, mounted in the RAN cabinet, perform the remote system functions of optical to RF data conversion and RF access. These modules are described in subsequent topics within this product description. Digivance Element Management System (EMS) software, running on a computer located at the Hub, provides a graphical user interface to monitor system performance.

SIGNALS

Access

WIRELESS

SERVICE

PROVIDERS

(WSPs)

Radio

Node

Digital

Fiber

Distribution Hub - EMS Server,

located on Hub Master, monitors

Hub Nodes and RANs

BTS BTS BTS BTS

21013-A

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Figure 2. System Function

1.3 High-Level View

The RAN consists of the main components shown in a high-level view in Figure 3. These components include:

• RAN Cabinet: exterior shell of the RAN containing cable connection points, ground

studs, and slots or shelves supporting other RAN components.

• RAN Chassis: standard Compact PCI (cPCI) shelf capable of housing 21 industry

standard cPCI circuit card modules. The modules are plugged into a common backplane providing data bussing between them.

• Related Electronics: including rectifiers, Power Amplifier Assemblies (PAAs), batteries,

multiplexers, and a circuit breaker panel.

All components called out in the figure except for the multiplexers are separately installable in the field. In most cases, however, the RAN is shipped with a basic set of components having been ordered in advance by the customer and installed in the factory.

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RAN

CABINET

RAN CHASSIS

AND ELECTRONIC

MODULES

ELECTRONICS:

RECTIFIERS

CIRCUIT

BREAKER

PANEL

BACKUP

BATTERIES

POWER

AMPLIFIER

ASSEMBLIES

(PAAs)

MULTIPLEXERS

21281-A

Figure 3. High Level View

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1.4 User Interface

The RAN user interface consists of the various connectors, fittings, mounting slots, power cords, switches, and indicators that are of relevance to the user in installation and operation procedures. The user interface is shown in Figure 4 and described in Tabl e 1.

FAN ACCESS

PANEL (1)

RECTIFIER

COMPARTMENT

(UP TO 3)

ELECTRONIC

MODULES (21)

COMPARTMENT

(UP TO 4)

POWER AMPLIFIER

ASSEMBLIES (4)

CABLES

MUXs BATTERY

GPS

PCS-P

PCS-D

CELL/

SMR-D

CELL/

SMR-P

FIBER

PORT

PRIME

POWER

PORT

EARTH

GROUND

STUDS

REAR FRONT

DOOR

ALARM

(1)

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AIR INLET FILTER (1)

21290-A

KNOCK-OUTS FOR

2nd RAN WIRING FROM

RAN A TO RAN B

Figure 4. User Interface

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Table 1. RAN Cabinet User Interface

COMPONENT WHY RELEVANT FOR MORE INFORMATION

Front View

Fan Access Panel Panel swings down providing access to

Section 1.7.8 on Page 20

internal fan compartment; fans can be replaced as required

Electronic Modules Electronic modules have indicators

Section 1.7 on Page 10

monitored by the user

Electronic modules can be installed and

Section 4.1 on Page 57

replaced as required

Interconnection diagram summarizes connections between modules

Power Amplifier Assemblies PAAs have indicators monitored by

Figure 40 on Page 58;

Figure 41 on Page 59

Section 1.9 on Page 25

user

PAAs can be installed or replaced as

Section 4.5 on Page 68

required

Rectifier Compartment Rectifiers have four unmarked LEDs Section 1.8 on Page 23

Rectifiers can be individually installed

Section 4.3 on Page 66

and replaced as required

Battery Compartment Batteries are packaged separately and

Section 2.7.6 on Page 50

installed in a standard installation; they can be replaced as required

Rear Access

GPS, PCS-P, PCS-D, CELL/SMR-D, CELL/SMR-P

Connection points for RF cables connecting RAN with GPS antenna and RF antenna.

Section 2.7.3 on Page 45;

Table 21 on page 47

Fiber Optic Cables Connection Point

Prime Power Contact Contact point for power ingress. RAN

Connection point for fiber optic cable from Hub

Section 2.7.4 on Page 47

Section 2.7.5 on Page 49

requires 240 VAC, single phase, 20 Amps service, typically routed from a pole- or pad-mounted junction box

Earth Ground Studs Connection point for ground wires Section 2.7.2 on Page 44

Oblique View

Air Inlet Filter Filters are replaced per maintenance

Section 5.2 on Page 70

schedule

Door Alarm Replaceable switch

Knock-Outs for 2nd RAN Wiring from RAN A to RAN B

When two RANs are installed at the same location, an omnibus cable is

Section 3 on Page 54

routed from RAN A to RAN B through these knockout holes

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1.5 Dimensions and Specifications

FRONT SIDE

36.5 IN.

(92.7 CM)

31.0 IN.

(78.7 CM)

Figure 5. NXD RAN Dimensions

Table 2. RAN Specifications

ITEM SPECIFICATION COMMENT

Physical and Mechanical

Dimensions (HxWxD) 36.5 x 31.0 x 24.0 inches

1.6 RAN Cabinet

The RAN cabinet is a NEMA-3R enclosure designed to protect its electronic components from weather and human tampering. The cabinet is weather-tight but contact with salt-air mist should be avoided as it may decrease the mean time between failure of some components. The cabinet has ventilation openings to allow entry of cool air and escape of hot air. The cabinet provides

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termination points for the coaxial antenna cable, fiber optic cable, ground cable, and AC cable. The cabinet has inbuilt AC power surge protection and limited storage for fiber optic cables.

1.6.1 Mounting

The RAN cabinet may be mounted on a wood pole or on a concrete pad. Mounting bracket kits (available from ADC) are required for each type of installation.

1.6.2 Fiber Optic Cable Entry

A nylon connector is provided on the rear of the RAN cabinet for routing a fiber optic cable into the cabinet. The cord connector provides cable strain relief and a watertight seal at the fiber optic cable entry point. As the connector nut is tightened, a soft neoprene bushing compresses to tightly grip the cable without applying excessive force to the fibers. The connector accommodates cables of a diameter in the range .38 to .50 inches (.97 to 1.27 cm).

Note: If the installer has a larger cable, the manufacturer (Hubbell Inc.) makes bushings

that fit this connector in the following size ranges: .500-.625, .625-.750, .750-.875, .875-

1.00, 1.00-1.125 inches.

In a typical installation, the connectorized end of a multi-fiber OSP cable is routed into the cabinet through the cord connector and the individual fibers are connected to the optical transceiver on the Synchronous Interface Card (SIF). Excess slack is stored inside the cabinet. The stub end of the cable is routed to an external splice enclosure (not provided) for splicing to the outside plant fiber optic cable.

1.6.3 Antenna Cable Connections

Five N-type plugs are provided on the rear of the RAN cabinet for connecting the antenna coaxial cables. On the inside of the cabinet, coaxial jumper cables (included with the cabinet) are used for connecting to the antenna port on the appropriate multiplexer.

1.6.4 AC Power Wiring Entry and Grounding

The NXD RAN uses 240 VAC power. A one inch (2.54 cm), 90 degree rigid elbow conduit fitting is provided on the rear of the cabinet. The conduit should be routed to an external junction box (not provided). It is suggested that an external AC outlet (not provided) be installed near the cabinet to power test equipment and power tools. The AC source should supply 50/60 Hz, single-phase power through a circuit breaker rated at 20 Amps.

1.6.5 Ventilation

Ventilation openings are provided in the front door of the RAN cabinet to permit entry of air for cooling. A filter removes dirt particles so that only clean air enters the cabinet. The heated air exits the cabinet through the rear side. The four PAAs are each equipped with three cooling fans that pull air through the module and exhaust it to the rear of the cabinet. A fan assembly at the top of the RAN chassis forces the air out the rear side of the cabinet.

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1.7 RAN Chassis and Electronic Modules

The RAN chassis, shown in Figure 6, is a standard Compact PCI (cPCI) shelf capable of housing 21 industry standard cPCI circuit cards (called “electronic modules” in this manual). The backplane supports the basic cPCI functions and it has been extended to allow the routing

of DIF cooling fans within the Fan Access Panel on the top of the chassis. Tab le 3 identifies the electronic modules using the callout reference numbers from Figure 6.

, reference clocks and I2C signals between I2C modules. The RAN chassis also houses

123 67 891045

REF # MODULE NAME FOR DETAILS REFER TO

1 cPCI Power Supplies Section 1.7.1 on Page 12

2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) Section 1.7.2 on Page 13

3 System Interface (STF2) Section 1.7.3 on Page 14

4 Synchronous Interface (SIF) Section 1.7.4 on Page 15

5 Small Form-Factor Pluggable Optical Transceiver (SFP) Section 1.7.5 on Page 17

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21282-A

Figure 6. RAN Chassis

Table 3. RAN Chassis Electronic Modules

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Table 3. RAN Chassis Electronic Modules

REF # MODULE NAME FOR DETAILS REFER TO

6 RAN Down Converter (RDC or RDC2) Section 1.7.6 on Page 17

7 RAN Up Converter (RUC2.X or RUC3) Section 1.7.7 on Page 19

8 800 MHz Multi-Coupler Section 1.7.9 on Page 20

9 1900 MHz Multi-Coupler Section 1.7.10 on Page 22

10 Fan Access Panel Section 1.7.8 on Page 20

Figure 7 is a schematic showing the data flow in the RAN chassis, as represented by the PCS-A

band. As shown, data flows in two directions, from the Hub through the RAN to the antenna, and from the antenna through the RAN back to the Hub. In each direction, data conversion occurs, with optical data “upconverted” to RF data in the up direction in the schematic, and RF data “downconverted” to optical data in the down direction. In an up direction, the RUC module converts Digitized Intermediate Frequency (DIF) data into PCS, Cellular, and SMR frequency RF bands. The RF signals are amplified and then transmitted from the RF antenna. In the down direction, the RDC module converts PCS, Cellular, and SMR frequency bands into DIF data. The overall series of events is managed by the CPU using an Ethernet connection to the chassis backplane.

RAN

ANT

1900-P 1900-D

ANT

PCS QUADPLEXER

AB FRX

MCPA

RUC RDC

DIF

SIF

Fiber Fiber

ANT

PCS QUADPLEXER

DECRX

Pri Div

1900 MUL

Pri Div

DIF

Ethernet

RAN = Radio Access Node DIF = Digital Intermediate Frequency SIF = Synchronous Interface RUC = RAN Up Converter MCPA = Munti-Carrier Power Amplifier MB ANT = Multi Band Antenna MUL = Multi-Coupler RDC = RAN Down Converter

CPU

21777-A

Figure 7. RAN Chassis Schematic

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1.7.1 cPCI Power Supply Modules

The Compact PCI (cPCI) Power Supply Modules provide +/-12V, 5V, and 3.3V DC power to the cPCI backplane for use by the cPCI electronic modules. Each RAN requires one power supply module. Two modules can be used to provide redundancy if desired. These modules are hot swappable. Figure 8 shows the cPCI Power Supply Module faceplate. Table 4 describes the faceplate components called out in the figure.

POWER

GOOD LED

FAULT

LED

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Figure 8. cPCI Power Supply Module Faceplate

CPU

Table 4. cPCI Power Supply Module Faceplate

Ref #

DESIGNATION DEVICE FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

1 PWR GOOD Single-color LED

(green)

2 FAULT Single-color LED

(red)

Power Good. Turns green when module has

power

Fault. Turns red when module has

insufficient power to perform its function

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1.7.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) Module

The Central Processing Unit (CPU) Module is a cPCI-based, single-board x86 computer with disk running on a Linux operating system. Each RAN chassis has one CPU module. The CPU runs a process management program that manages all RAN hardware including RF and digital equipment. The program also manages RF signal gain and monitors signal presence and quality.

Figure 9 shows the CPU module faceplate. Tab le 5 describes the faceplate components called

out in the figure.

VIDEO

CONNECTOR

ETHERNET

CONNECTOR

ACTICITY

LEDs

RESET

BUTTON

21251-A

UNIVERSAL

SERIAL BUS

CONNECTOR

COM 1

CONNECTOR

STATUS

LEDs

Figure 9. CPU Module Faceplate

CPU

Table 5. CPU Module Faceplate Components

REF # DESIGNATION DEVICE FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

1 USB1 USB connector Front panel input/output for USB connectivity

2 COM 1 RJ-11C connector Front panel interface for COM1

3 (Unmarked) Status LEDs LED 1 is POST (red on start-up, turns green on

successful completion of start-up self test); LED 2

& 3 are undefined; LED 4 (blinking green) indicates

disk or flash memory activitity

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Table 5. CPU Module Faceplate Components

REF # DESIGNATION DEVICE FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

4 RST Recessed switch Reset. Used to manually reset the CPU

5 POST Single-color LEDs

(yellow)

Post. Top four LEDs give status of CPU during initial

boot process; bottom four give board operation status

6 ENET RJ-45 connector with

single-color LEDs (green

and yellow)

Ethernet. 10 BaseT. Connects to RJ-45 connector on

SIF module (10BT port) using cable 1001478P001.

Connection status (green) and 100 BT (yellow)

7 VIDEO 15-PIN VGA connector Video. Not used by Digivance system

1.7.3 System Interface (STF2) Module

The System Interface (STF2) Module is a cPCI electronic module that provides the CPU and other electronic modules with the ability to communicate with one another using the four I2C buses on the cPCI backplane. One STF2 is used per RAN. The STF2 also has the GPS antenna input port located in the center of the module faceplate. STF2 modules are specified according to the number of qualifying communications devices being utilized. Tab le 6 describes the module faceplate components. Figure 10 shows the location of the faceplate components.

Table 6. System Interface Module Faceplate Components

REF # DESIGNATION DEVICE FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

1 RST Recessed switch Reset. Used to halt operation of the CPU operating system. A

power ON reset is required to restart the CPU

2 STATUS 1 Single-color LED

(yellow)

3 STATUS 2 Single-color LED

(yellow)

Reserved for future use. Indicator turns yellow when the CPU is

not installed or has malfunctioned

Reserved for future use. Indicator turns yellow when the CPU is

not installed or has malfunctioned

4 STATUS GPS Single-color LED

(green)

Indicator showing that 1PPS signal is available. Led toggles once

per second (RAN only)

5 DA RJ-45 connector Door Alarm. Input using cable 1001474P001; small LED on this

connector lights (red) when door is open

6 GPS RJ-45 connector Not used

7 RECT RJ-45 connector Rectifier. Communications to rectifier using cable 1001476P001

8 (Unmarked) Single-color LED

(red)

9 (Unmarked) Single-color LED

(green)

10 FLT Single-color LED

(red)

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I2C Error LEDs. One on each I2C RJ-45 connector. Indicator turns

red when there is no response on port

I2C Comm LEDs. One on each I2C RJ-45 connector. Indicator

turns green when an I2C message sent on the port

Fault. Indicator turns red when module has failed or upon startup

until the module has completed initialization

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1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

1.1 General Description

1.2 System Function

1.3 High-Level View

1.4 User Interface

1.5 Dimensions and Specifications

1.6 RAN Cabinet

1.6.1 Mounting

1.6.2 Fiber Optic Cable Entry

1.6.3 Antenna Cable Connections

1.6.4 AC Power Wiring Entry and Grounding

1.6.5 Ventilation

1.7 RAN Chassis and Electronic Modules

1.7.1 cPCI Power Supply Modules

1.7.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) Module

1.7.3 System Interface (STF2) Module