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This manual describes how to install and cable a URH Remote Unit in an outdoor environment
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Title/DescriptionADCP Number
ADC FlexWave™ Universal Radio Head (URH) Host Unit Installation Instructions78-348
ADC FlexWave™ Universal Radio Head (URH) System User Manual75-349
ADC FlexWave™ Universal Radio Head (URH) System EMS User Manual75-350
ADC FlexWave™ URH Remote Unit Mounting Kit Installation Instructions75-351
ADCP-75-347 • Issue 1 • 04/2008 • Preface
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.
Warning : 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
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Warning : 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 allowsufficientfiberlengthtopermitroutingofpatchcordsandpigtails
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 RU may be hot. Use caution during servicing.
Caution:
Cooling fins on the Remote Unit may have sharp corners and edges, to prevent cuts and
scrapes always wear gloves and appropriate protective clothing when handling the Remote Unit.
STANDARDS CERTIFICATION
FCC: This equipment complies with the applicable sections of Title 47 CFR Part 15 (Host
unit), Part 22 (800 MHz Cellular), Part 24 (1900 MHz - PCS), and Part 90 (800/900 - SMR).
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.
The Manufacturer's 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: To comply with Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) requirements, the maximum
composite output form the antenna cannot exceed 1000 Watts ERP (Cellular and SMR), the
antenna cannot exceed 1640 Watts EIRP (PCS), and the antenna must be permanently installed
in a fixed location that provides at least 6 meters (20 feet) of separation from all persons.
UL/CUL:
NEMA Type 6, per UL and CUL 50, Standard for Enclosures for Electrical Equipment. This
equipment provides the degree of protection specified by IP67 as defined in IEC Publication 529.
This will be installed in a restricted access location. This equipment complies with
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.
Caution: Modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
The acronyms and abbreviations used in this manual are detailed in the following list:
ACAlternating Current
BTSBase Transceiver Station
CCentigrade
CMCentimeter
CPUCentral Processing Unit
DARTDigital/Analog Radio Transceiver (DART board)
DASDistributed Antenna System
dBdecibel
dBcThe ratio (in dB) of the sideband power of a “signal” measured in a given band-
width at a given frequency offset from the center frequency of the same signal, to
the total inband power of the signal.
dB(FS)decibals (Full Scale – digital reading)
dBmdeciBels relative to 1mW
DCDirect Current
DivDiversity
EMSElement Management System
ESDElectrostatic Discharge
FFahrenheit
FCCFederal Communications Commission
GPSGlobal Positioning System
GUIGraphical User Interface
HUHost Unit
ICIndustry Canada
IFIntermediate Frequency
IPInternet Protocol
LEDLight Emitting Diode
LNALow Noise Amplifier
LPALinear Power Amplifier
LSELocation Services Equipment
LVDLow Voltage Disconnect
MUXMultiplexer
OSPOutside Plant
PAPower Amplifier
PCPersonal Computer
PCI Peripheral Component Interconnect bus
RDIRemote DART Interface (RDI board)
RFRadio Frequency
RURemote Unit
SeRFSerialized RF (SeRF board)
SFPSmall Form-Factor Pluggable Optical Transceiver
SMASubminiature version A; Small form factor coaxial connector
ULUnderwriters Laboratories
VA CVolts Alternating Current
VDCVolts Direct Current
VSWRVoltage Standing Wave Ratio
WDMWave Division Multiplex
WSPWireless Service Provider
The FlexWave URH Remote Unit interfaces with the Host Unit and performs the optical to
electrical conversions for transport to the antennas. A typical FlexWave URH system consists of
a Host Unit (HU) and a Remote Unit (RU).
The RU is comprised of three RF doors and one common door on a single chassis. The doors are
named left, right and front as viewed from the top of the chassis (Figure 1). The common door is
necessary for all deployments. For normal operating conditions the host DART RF matches the
remote. In simulcast mode the host DART RF matches the remote in the simulcast ratio.
PCS 1900 (Supports only 35 MHz contiguous per door)
• TX: 1930-1990 MHz
• RX: 1850-1910 MHz
SMR/ESMR 800/900 MHZ
• TX: 851-869, 935-940 MHz
• RX: 806-824, 896-901 MHz
RF spectrums may be changed by replacing a door on the RU. Additional RF spectrum options
may be supported through new spectral allocations by means of pluggable RF boards.
The URH Remote Unit, shown in Figure 2, consists of an environmentally-sealed unit and
various electronic modules that are housed within the unit. Excess heat is dissipated using a
passive cooling system which eliminates the need for external cooling fans. Solar shields are
included and installed over the left, right, and front door. The low profile design of the unit
requires minimal real estate for installation. The RU may be mounted on a pole or a flat surface.
Separate antennas (not provided) connect to the RU.