ADC DSR1904A User Manual

ADCP-75-198 • Issue 1 • October 2005

Digivance® SDR

PCIx Host Card

Installation Instructions

Content Page

INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Revision History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

List of Changes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Trademark Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Admonishments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

General Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

FCC/IC Compliance Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Certification: UL/CSA Recognized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

1 DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

1.1 Operating Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

2 SDR CARD INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

2.1 Power Down the Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

2.2 Extend Server from the Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

2.3 Remove Access Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

2.4 Remove PCI Riser Cage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

2.5 Remove Expansion Slot Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

2.6 Installing a SDR PCIx Host Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

2.7 Install PCI Riser Cage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

2.8 Install Access Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

2.9 Slide Server Into Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

3 SDR PCIX HOST CARD CABLING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

3.1 Optical and Electrical Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

3.2 Coax Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

3.3 Optical Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

3.4 Modular Optical Transceiver Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

4 POWERING UP THE SERVER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

5 GAIN CONFIGURATION PARAMETERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

5.1 Gain (Attenuation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

5.2 Wide-band Gain (Attenuation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

6 OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

6.1 Alarm LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

7 SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

8 CUSTOMER INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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INTRODUCTION

These instructions provide installation information for installing a Software Defined Radio
(SDR) PCIx host card in a dedicated server.

Revision History

ISSUE DATE REASON FOR CHANGE

1 10/2005 Original Publication

List of Changes

PAGE IDENTIFIER DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE

- - - New

Trademark Information

ADC and Digivance are registered trademarks of ADC Telecommunications, Inc.

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

Caution: Electronic modules can be damaged by electrostatic discharge (ESD). To prevent this,
take the following precautions:

• Wear an anti-static-discharge wrist strap while handling modules.

• Place modules in anti-static packing material when transporting or storing them.

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Warn ing: To prevent electrical shock, never install equipment in a wet location or during a
lightning storm. When installing or modifying telephone lines, disconnect lines at the network
interface before working with uninsulated lines or terminals. Disconnect all power feeds before
working with uninsulated lines or terminals.

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 transceiver or connector.

FCC/IC Compliance Statement

SDR PCIx host card has been certified to comply with the requirements for Class B computing
devices per Part 15 of the FCC regulations and applicable sections of Title 47 CFR Part 22 and 24.

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Warn ing: This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not
installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to radio
communications. It has been tested and found to comply with limits for a Class B digital device
pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable
protection against such interference when operated in a residential environment. If interference
to TV and radio reception does occur relocate or reorient the antenna of the affected radio or TV.

This equipment does not exceed Class B limits for radio emission for digital apparatus, set out
in the radio interference regulation of the authorization methods of Industry Canada.

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.

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

Certification: UL/CSA Recognized

SDR PCIx host card has been tested and found to comply with the requirements of UL/CSA

60950.

1 DESCRIPTION

Software Defined Radio (SDR), refers to wireless communication in which the transmitter
modulation is generated and receiver demodulation recovered by software operating on a
computer. To select the desired modulation and demodulation type, configuration programs
must be run by microcomputers controlling the transmitter and receiver.

The most significant asset of SDR is versatility. Wireless systems employ protocols that vary
from one service to another. Even in the same type of service, for example wireless fax, the

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protocol often differs from country to country. A single SDR set with an all-inclusive software
repertoire can be used in any mode, anywhere in the world. Changing the service type, the
mode, and/or the modulation protocol involves simply selecting and launching the requisite
computer program. A SDR PCIx Host Card is shown in Figure 1.

PIN

1

19307-A

Figure 1. SDR PCIx Host Card

Software Defined Radio (SDR) allows a single device to adapt to different communications
environments and systems by selecting the most appropriate protocol and frequency needed for
a link. One device may work with a wireless local area network protocol in the city, and then be
reconfigured to work with terrestrial and satellite protocols to deliver broadband applications to
rural and remote areas.

SDR works much like desktop computing, where a single hardware platform carries out many
functions based on the software applications loaded. SDR uses software to perform radio-signal
processing functions instead of using resistors, capacitors, feedback loops, or application­specific integrated circuits.

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The SDR PCIx host card is installed in a server and cabled to the LRCS remote (radio head)
units and the GPS receiver. Power is provided by the server with configuration and software
management through the server communications interface. Communications with the network
is through the server and associated hardware and software.

1.1 Operating Conditions

The host card is designed to operate in any server that operates in this temperature range (+32°F
to +122°F (0°C to +50°C).

2 SDR CARD INSTALLATION

2.1 Power Down the Server

Warn ing: To reduce the risk of personal injury, electric shock, or damage to the equipment,
remove the power cord to remove power from the server. The front panel Power On switch may
not completely shut off system power. Portions of the power supply and some internal circuitry
may remain active until AC power is removed.

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1. Back up the server data.

2. Shut down the operating system as directed by the operating system documentation.

3. If the server is installed in a rack, locate the server.

4. Some servers may have a standby mode, if your server has a standby mode, press the
Power On/Standby button to place the server in standby mode. When the server activates
standby power mode, the system power LED should indicate the change to standby mode.

5. Disconnect the power cords. Server is now without power.

2.2 Extend Server from the Rack

Loosen the thumbscrews that secure the server faceplate to the front of the rack. Extend the
server on the rack rails until the server rail-release latches engage.

Warn ing: To reduce the risk of personal injury or equipment damage, be sure that the rack is
adequately stabilized before extending a component from the rack.
Warn ing: To reduce the risk of personal injury, be careful when pressing the server rail-release
latches and sliding server into the rack. The sliding rails could pinch your fingers.

2.3 Remove Access Panel

Warn ing: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the
internal system components to cool before touching them.

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Caution: Do not operate the server for long periods without the access panel. Operating the
server without the access panel results in improper airflow and improper cooling that can lead
to thermal damage.

Lift up on the hood latch handle and remove the access panel.

2.4 Remove PCI Riser Cage

Caution: To prevent damage to the server or expansion boards, power down the server and
remove all AC or DC power cords before removing or installing the PCI riser cage.

1. If necessary, disconnect any internal or external cables connected to all expansion boards.

2. Lift the PCI riser cage thumbscrews and turn them counter-clockwise.

3. Remove the PCI riser cage.

2.5 Remove Expansion Slot Cover

Most servers contain a PCI-X backplane that is part of the PCI riser cage. The PCI backplane
normally provides hot-plug capability to two expansion slots and a third non-hot-plug expansion
slot.

SDR

PCIx Host card is installed in the non-hot-plug PCI-X expansion slot that meets the
specification; 64-bit/133-MHz 3.3V. Determine which slot the
remove the expansion slot cover.

Caution: To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate the server unless all
PCI slots have either an expansion slot cover or an expansion board installed.

2.6 Installing a SDR PCIx Host Card

Caution: Electronic modules can be damaged by electrostatic discharge (ESD). To prevent this,
take the following precautions:

• Wear an anti-static-discharge wrist strap while handling modules.

• Place modules in anti-static packing material when transporting or storing them.

1. Slip on an Electro-Static Discharge (ESD) wrist strap and connect the ground wire to an
earth ground source. Wear the ESD wrist strap while completing the SDR PCIx Host Card
installation procedure.

2. Unlock the PCI retaining clip.

3. Install the card.

SDR

card is to be installed in and

4. Lock the PCI retaining clip.

5. Power, network interface, and communications to the card are supplied through the card
edge connector.

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2.7 Install PCI Riser Cage

Caution: To prevent damage to the server or expansion boards, power down the server and
remove all AC power cords before removing or installing the PCI riser cage.

1. Align the PCI riser cage with the chassis and slide it into place.

2. Tighten the screws to secure the PCI riser cage.

2.8 Install Access Panel

1. Place the access panel on top of the server with the hood latch open.

2. Push down on the hood latch. The access panel slides to a closed position.

2.9 Slide Server Into Rack

After performing the SDR PCIx Host card installation procedure, slide server back into the rack:

1. Press the server rail-release latches and slide the server fully into rack.

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2. Secure the server by tightening the thumbscrews.

3 SDR PCIx HOST CARD CABLING

3.1 Optical and Electrical Connections

Optical and electrical connections with the remote unit and GPS are supported by four optical
and two electrical ports. The electrical interface to the GPS is through coaxial cable connections
using two type SubMiniature version A (SMA) female connectors. Single-mode fiber provides
the optical connection between the SDR PCIx Host Card and Remote Units. The forward and
reverse ports provide the optical communication channel in a non-diversity system. The REV
DIV port provides receive optics for a diversity system. Each optical port uses a small form
factor LC-type optical transceiver. Modular optical transceivers are field replaceable and
available separately.

3.2 Coax Cabling

3.2.1 Coaxial Cable Requirements

SDR

PCIx Host card is equipped with
timing input/output signals from the GPS unit. High performance, flexible, low loss 50-ohm
coaxial communications cable (RG316 or equivalent) should be used for all coaxial connections.
RF coaxial cable connectors are N-type (female) 50 Ohms input/output impedance.

SMA

-type female 50-Ohm connectors for connecting the

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3.2.2 Coaxial Cable Connections

The RF interface between SDR PCIx Host card and the GPS is supported through a pair of type
SMA female connectors mounted on the host card front panel. One connector provides the
coaxial cable connection for the REF (10 MHz sine wave) signal. The other connector provides
the coaxial cable connection for the PPS (1 pulse per second) signal. Use the following
procedure to install the coaxial cables and connect them to the host card:

1. Obtain the required lengths of high performance, flexible, low loss 50-ohm coaxial
communications cable (RG316 or equivalent) for all coaxial connections.

2. Route the timing input/output coaxial cables (if not already routed) between the SDR PCIx
Host card and the GPS interface device (per system design) and cut to the required length.
Allow sufficient slack for dressing and organizing cables at the SDR PCIx Host card.

3. Terminate each cable end with the appropriate male connector following the connector
supplier's recommendations.

4. Connect the cables to the connectors on the SDR PCIx Host card as shown in Figure 2.

5. Dress and secure cables at the SDR PCIx Host card per standard industry practice.

6. Connect the coax cables to GPS receiver as specified in instructions provided with that unit.

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COAX

CONNECTORS

(TO GPS)

19311-A

Figure 2. Coax Connectors

3.3 Optical Cabling

3.3.1 Optical Options and Requirements

Each SDR PCIx Host Card and its associated remote (radio head) unit is connected over a pair of
optical fibers. One fiber transports the forward path optical signal and the other fiber transports the
reverse path optical signal. When diversity is used a third fiber is connected to the REV DIV port. 9/
125 single-mode optical fiber is used for the optical transport connection. With 9/125 single-mode
fiber, the optical path may be up to 10 kilometers in length. Optical fibers must be terminated with
duplex LC connectors for connection with the SDR card. Remote unit has SC connectors.

The maximum length of the optical links is dependent on the loss specifications of the optical
fiber and the losses imposed by the various connectors and splices. The system provides an
optical budget of 20dB (typical) when used with 9/125 single-mode fiber.

Whenever possible, use conduit or a guideway to route optical fibers between the SDR PCIx
Host card and the remote (radio head) unit. Avoid routing optical fibers through ladder type
cable racks or troughs that do not provide sufficient support to limit bending or prevent
accidental damage. Tie-wrapping is not recommended as a means of securing fiber optic cables.
Provide sufficient slack at each unit for connecting each fiber to the required port. Fibers may be
pre-terminated or terminated on-site using field-installable LC type connectors.

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3.3.2 Optical Connections

The optical interface between the SDR PCIx Host card and the remote (radio head) unit is
supported by two optical ports. Each of the SDR PCIx Host card optical ports provides a duplex
LC-type optical transceiver which is mounted on the SDR PCIx Host card front. The remote
(radio head) unit has SC connectors.

Note: To insure that all optical connectors and transceivers remain dust-free during
installation, leave all dust caps and dust protectors in place until directed to remove them
for connection.

The FWD and REV ports provide forward and reverse optical communications channels in a
non-diversity system. The REV DIV port provides receive optics for a diversity system See

Tab le 1 for transceiver port designations. See Figure 3 for port designations.

Table 1. Transceiver Port Designations

DESIGNATION DIRECTION REMARKS

FWD Output Forward path (downlink) signal.

REV Input Reverse path (uplink) signal.

TEST Not used

REV DIV Input Receive optics.

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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 transceiver or connector.

TRANSCEIVER

SOCKETS

Use the following procedure to install the forward and reverse path optical fibers and to connect
them to the SDR PCIx Host card:

1. Obtain the required lengths of single-mode fiber optic cable.

2. Route the fiber optic cable between the
unit (if not already routed) and cut to required length. Allow sufficient slack for dressing and
organizing the cables at each unit. Maintain a minimum bend radius of 2 inches (50 mm).

Note:

Maximum path length for 9/125 single-mode fiber optical fiber is 10 km (32,808 ft.).

3. Terminate each optical fiber with a field-installable LC type fiber optic connector as
shown in Figure 4. Follow the instructions provided by the connector manufacturer for
installing the connector.

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19309-A

Figure 3. Optical Ports (Transceiver Sockets)

SDR

PCIx Host card and the remote (radio head)

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4. Test each fiber for optical loss.

5. Designate one of the fibers as the forward path fiber and the other as the reverse path fiber
and label both ends of each fiber with the path designation.

6. Use the plastic joiner provided with the LC connectors to join the SDR PCIx Host card
forward and reverse path connectors together (see Figure 4). Make sure the forward path
and reverse path connectors are oriented as shown.

OPTICAL CONNECTOR

ASSEMBLY DETAIL

FORWARD PATH (TX)

CONNECTOR

REVERSE PATH (RX)

CONNECTOR

OPTICAL

CONNECTOR

19310-A

Figure 4. Terminate Optical Fiber

7. Remove dust caps from the optical fiber connectors and the primary optical transceiver.

Note: Leave the dust cap in place on any unused optical transceiver.

8. Clean each connector (follow connector supplier's recommendations) and then insert the
optical fiber connector pair into SDR PCIx Host card optical FWD/REV port.

9. Place the optical fibers within the cable guides provided on the cable management tray and
then dress and secure the fibers at the SDR PCIx Host card per standard industry practice.

10. Connect the forward and reverse path optical fibers to the

remote (radio head) unit

specified in the instructions provided with that unit.

Note: To prevent damage to the remote optical receiver, there must be at least 15dB of
attenuation at the optical receiver port.

11. Use the designation card provided to indicate the location and name of the
head) unit

that is connected to the SDR PCIx Host card. The designation card holder may

remote (radio

be attached to any convenient flat surface.

as

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3.4 Modular Optical Transceiver Installation

Modular optical transceivers are available separately and may or may not be installed in the SDR
PCIx Host Card depending on the configuration ordered. If optical transceivers are factory
installed in the SDR PCIx Host Card, skip this section and proceed to

Connections on page 9

procedure to install each transceiver:

1. Slip on an ESD wrist strap and connect ground wire to an earth ground source. Wear ESD
wrist strap while completing optical transceiver installation procedure.

Warn ing: Electronic components can be damaged by static electrical discharge. To prevent
ESD damage, always wear an ESD wrist strap when handling electronic components.

2. Locate the appropriate transceiver socket on the front of the SDR card as shown in

Figure 5 and remove the cover from the socket.

. If optical transceivers are not factory installed, use the following

Section 3.3.2 Optical

DUST
CAPS

RELEASE

LEVER

RELEASE

TAB

RELEASE

BAR

TYPE A

TRANSCEIVER

TYPE B

TRANSCEIVER

TYPE C

TRANSCEIVER

19312-A

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Figure 5. Optical Transceiver Installation

Note:

A variety of optical transceivers are available, all provide the same functionality. On

the type A optical transceiver, the release lever (see

3. Select optical transceivers shown in Figure 5.

4. Remove transceiver from anti-static packaging and orient for installation. See Figure 5.

5. Insert the optical transceiver into the socket until it locks into place.

6. Replace the optical transceiver dust cap if it was removed for installation.

7. Repeat procedure for each optical transceiver that requires installation.

4 POWERING UP THE SERVER

To power up the server, connect power cord and move the start/on button to the ON position.

5 GAIN CONFIGURATION PARAMETERS

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) must be closed for installation.

The EMS allows the user to configure forward, reverse, and diversity path gain settings on the
Host PCIx card within the valid ranges.

5.1 Gain (Attenuation)

Gain is configured on a per channel basis and is independent for each Tx, Rx, and Rx diversity
channel. Gain ranges for forward and reverse paths are shown below:

Primary Forward Path Range: 10 to –20dB

Primary Reverse Path Range: 0 to –30dB

Secondary Reverse (Diversity) Path Range: 0 to –30dB

5.2 Wide-band Gain (Attenuation)

Wide-band Gain is set at the Remote Unit, range is 0 to –30dB in increments of 1dB.

6 OPERATION

All operation of the SDR PCIx Host card is though the software. Use software utilities to configure
new hardware in the system. For more configuration information, refer to software documentation.

6.1 Alarm LED

Under normal operation the Alarm LED is green. Alarm

indicator is

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defined in

Tab le 2

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7 SPECIFICATIONS

Note: To comply with Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) requirements, the
maximum composite output from the antenna cannot exceed 1000 Watts EIRP and the
antenna must be permanently installed in a fixed location that provides at least 6 meters
(20 feet) of separation from all persons.

Table 2. LED Indicators

COLOR STATUS

RED SDR PCIx Host card failure

YELLOW Minor alarm

GREEN Normal operation

OFF Power OFF

Nominal specifications for the SDR PCIx Host Card operating at 800 MHz are listed in Tabl e 3.

Table 3. PCIx Host Card 800 MHz Specifications

PARAMETER SPECIFICATION REMARKS

RF Forward Path - 800 MHz System

Bandwidth
A band
B band

Frequency range
A band
B band

Out-of-band emissions

Primary

Secondary

Gain of forward path
(PCIx Card to Remote primary
antenna port)

Gain flatness
Band flatness
Channel flatness

11 and 1.5 MHz
10 and 2.5 MHz

869–880 and 890–891.5 MHz
880–890 and 891.5–894 MHz

–13 dBm per 1 MHz bandwidth
from 10 kHz to 20 GHz
–98 dBm per 100 kHz from 824
to 849 MHz

84.5 dB with 50 Watt LPA At band center, room tempera­ture, and 0 dB attenuation setting.
Includes power amplifier.

± 2.0 dB across freq. range
± 1 dB variation across any 1.25
MHz channel

Gain variation ± 3 dB over temp and unit-to-unit

Out-of-band rejection –40 dB at >

Propagation delay 6 µs Excludes fiber delay

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PARAMETER SPECIFICATION REMARKS

Configurable propagation

Plus standard propagation delay

delay
Range
Step size

Up to 63 µs

0.1µs ± 100 ns

Spurious
In-band self generated
Free dynamic range

–13 dBm at remote output
60 dB at 30 kHz bandwidth

Transmit peak-to-average 10 dB

Two-tone Intermodulation –55 dBc at remote output Two tones at 5 Watts each

Nominal composite RF PCIx
card signal level

10 to –20 dB Commission signaling initially at

less than max value to prevent
overpowering the LPA.

Composite RF output power

With 50 Watt LPA * 44.5 dBm (28.5 Watts) at remote

50 Watts at LPA output

antenna port

Configurable RF Output
Range
Step size

31 dB at remote unit
1 ±0.5 dB ±10% of attenuation
monotonic

Transmit path insertion loss 2.5 dB

RF Reverse Path - 800 MHz

Bandwidth
A band
B band

11 and 1.5 MHz
10 and 2.5 MHz

Frequency range
A band
B band

In band spurs (caused by an
individual out-of-band signal)

824–835 and 845–846.5 MHz
835–845 and 846.5–849 MHz

–75 dBc (1 MHz to 20 GHz
and > 10 MHz out-of-band)
–120 dBc (869 to 894 MHz)

Propagation delay 6 µs Excludes fiber delay

Configurable propagation delay
Range
Step size

Gain flatness
Band flatness
Channel flatness

Up to 63 µs

0.1µs ±1 100 ns

1.5 dB across frequency range

±1 dB variation across any 1.25
MHz channel

Gain of reverse path
Overall gain

30 ± 2 dB at band center at room
temperature

Gain variation

3 dB over temperature

Out-of-band rejection –40 dB at >

center of subband

±17.5 MHz from

Plus standard propagation delay

ALC not invoked

ALC not invoked

ALC not invoked

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PARAMETER SPECIFICATION REMARKS

Spurious (in-band self gener­ated)

Intermodulation –62 dBc two tones at –50 dBm

System noise figure 9 dB at mid-band ALC not invoked

Configurable RF output
Range
Step size

Blocking dynamic range 70 dB

Level limiting ALC threshold –40 dBm ± 3 dB instantaneous

Level limiting ALC range 30 dB

RF Forward and Reverse Path Modulation Accuracy

Service/Mod Type/Parameter

GSM/GMSK/rms phase error

Table 3. PCIx Host Card 800 MHz Specifications, continued

–110 dBm referred to input ALC not invoked

31 dB
1 ± 0.5 dB ± 10% of attenuation
monotonic

4º

* - Per Industry Canada Section 5.3 - The rated output power of this equipment is for single carrier

operation. For situations when multiple carrier signals are present, the rating would have to be
reduced by 3.5 dB, especially where the output signal is re-radiated and can cause interference to
adjacent band users. This power reduction is to be by means of input power or gain reduction and
not by an attenuator at the output of the device.

Nominal specifications for the SDR PCIx Host Card operating at 1900 MHz are listed in

Tab le 4

Table 4. PCIx Host Card 1900 MHz Specifications

PARAMETER SPECIFICATION REMARKS

Optical - Host and Remote WDM

Passband 1310 nm ± 20 nm

1550 nm ± 20 nm

Forward path insertion loss
Host WDM

Remote WDM

0.7 dB

0.3 dB

Does not include connector loss

Reverse path insertion loss
Host WDM
Remote WDM

0.3 dB

0.7 dB

Does not include connector loss

Isolation > 30 dB minimum

Return loss (Reflectance) < –50 dB All input ports

.

RF Forward Path - 1900 MHz

System Bandwidth 20 MHz AD band, 25 MHz

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PARAMETER SPECIFICATION REMARKS

Frequency range
AD

DBE
BEF
EFC

1930 to 1950 MHz
1945 to 1970 MHz

1950 to 1975 MHz
1965 to 1990 MHz

Out-of-band emissions
Primary

–13 dBm per 1 MHz bandwidth
from 10 kHz to 20 GHz

Secondary (see Note 1)

–98 dBm per 100 kHz from 824
to 849 MHz and from 1850 to
1910 MHz

Gain of forward path
(PCIx Card to Remote primary
antenna port)

80.5 dB with 20 Watt LPA

83.5 dB with 40 Watt LPA

At band center, room tempera­ture, and 0 dB attenuation set­ting. Includes power amplifier.

Gain flatness
Band flatness
Channel flatness

± 1.5 dB across freq. range
± 1 dB variation across any 1.25
MHz channel

Gain variation ± 3 dB over temp and unit-to-

unit

Out-of-band rejection –40 dB at >

±17.5 MHz from

center of subband

Propagation delay 6 µs Excludes fiber delay

Configurable propagation delay
Range
Step size

Up to 63 µs

0.1µs ± 100 ns

Plus standard propagation delay

Spurious
In-band self generated
Free dynamic range

–13 dBm at remote output
60 dB at 30 kHz bandwidth

Transmit peak-to-average 10 dB

Two-tone Intermodulation –55 dBc at remote output Two tones at 5 Watts each

CDMA Intermodulation
885 kHz to 1.25 MHz

1.25 to 1.98 MHz

1.98 to 2.25 MHz

Nominal composite RF PCIx
card signal level

–45 dBc per 30 kHz

Absolute level
–8 dBm per 30 kHz
–55 dBc per 30 kHz

10 to –20 dB Commission signaling initially

at less than max value to prevent

overpowering the LPA.

Composite RF output power
With 20 Watt LPA *

40.5 dBm (11 Watts) at remote

20 Watts at LPA output
antenna port

With 40 Watt LPA *

43.5 dBm (22.4 Watts) at remote

40 Watts at LPA output
antenna port

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PARAMETER SPECIFICATION REMARKS

Configurable RF Output
Range
Step size

Transmit path insertion loss 2.5 dB

RF Reverse Path - 1900 MHz

System Bandwidth 20 MHz AD band, 25 MHz

Frequency range
AD
DBE
BEF
EFC

Table 4. PCIx Host Card 1900 MHz Specifications, continued

31 dB at remote unit
1 ±0.5 dB ±10% of attenuation
monotonic

DBE, BEF, and EFC bands

1850 to 1870 MHz
1865 to 1890 MHz
1870 to 1895 MHz
1885 to 1910 MHz

In band spurs (caused by an indi­vidual out-of-band signal)

–75 dBc (1 MHz to 20 GHz
and > 10 MHz out-of-band)
–120 dBc (1930 to 1990 MHz)
–120 dBc (869 to 894 MHz) Required for dual band

Propagation delay 6 µs Excludes fiber delay

Configurable propagation delay
Range
Step size

Gain flatness
Band flatness
Channel flatness

Up to 63 µs

0.1µs ±1 100 ns

1.5 dB across frequency range
±1 dB variation across any 1.25
MHz channel

Plus standard propagation delay

Gain of reverse path
Overall gain

30 ± 2 dB at band center at room

ALC not invoked
temperature

Gain variation

Out-of-band rejection –40 dB at >

3 dB over temperature

±17.5 MHz from

ALC not invoked

ALC not invoked
center of subband

Spurious (in-band self gener-

–110 dBm referred to input ALC not invoked

ated)

Intermodulation –62 dBc two tones at –50 dBm

System noise figure 8 dB at mid-band ALC not invoked

Configurable RF output
Range
Step size

31 dB
1 ± 0.5 dB ± 10% of attenuation
monotonic

Blocking dynamic range 70 dB

Level limiting ALC threshold –40 dBm ± 3 dB instantaneous

Level limiting ALC range 30 dB

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Table 4. PCIx Host Card 1900 MHz Specifications, continued

PARAMETER SPECIFICATION REMARKS

RF Forward and Reverse Path
Modulation Accuracy

Service/Mod Type/Parameter
TDMA/n/4-DQSK/rms EVM

GSM/GMSK/rms phase error
EDGE/8PSK/rms EVM
EIA-97D/CDMA/rho factor

7%
4º
7%
.97%

* - Per Industry Canada Section 5.3 - The rated output power of this equipment is for single carrier

operation. For situations when multiple carrier signals are present, the rating would have to be
reduced by 3.5 dB, especially where the output signal is re-radiated and can cause interference to
adjacent band users. This power reduction is to be by means of input power or gain reduction and
not by an attenuator at the output of the device.

Note 1: Required for co-located sites such as dual band. Otherwise, the emissions from one unit
can limit the sensitivity of the other.

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