Andrew Wireless Innovations Group M0201A0A user manual

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ION

-E

Series

User's Manual

M0201A0A

PRELIMINARY

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Andrew Wireless Systems GmbH, 09-February-2015

1. General

1.1. DCCS Technical Support

For technical assistance and support, please contact the DCCS technical support team.
Email: [e-mail]

[phone] in North and South America and [phone] in Europe, Middle East and Asia

1.2. Equipment Symbols Used / Compliance

Please observe the meanings of the following symbols used in this equipment:

Symbol Compliance Meaning

--- FCC

CE

WARNING: This is NOT a CONSUMER device. It is designed for installation by FCC LICENSEES and
QUALIFIED INSTALLERS. You MUST have an FCC LICENSE or express consent of an FCC Licensee to
operate this device. Unauthorized use may result in significant forfeiture penalties, including penalties in
excess of $100,000 for each continuing violation.

You MUST register Class B signal boosters (as defined in 47 CFR 90.219) online at www.fcc.gov/signal­boosters/registration.

Alert sign to R&TTE
To be sold exclusively to mobile operators or authorized installers – no harmonised frequency bands,

operation requires license

Intended use: EU and EFTA countries

Indicates conformity with the R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC certified by the notified body no. 0700.

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1.3. Health and Safety

1. Warning: A High leakage current ground (earth) connection

to the power supply subrack is essential before connecting
the supply.

2. Caution: Laser radiation. Risk of eye injury in operation. Do

not stare into the beam; do not view it directly or with optical
instruments.

3. Caution: High frequency radiation in operation. Risk of

health hazards associated with radiation from the antenna(s)
connected to the unit. Implement prevention measures to
avoid the possibility of close proximity to the antenna(s)
while in operation.

1.4. Property Damage Warnings

1. Attention: Due to power dissipation, the power supply units

may reach a very high temperature if not properly ventilated.
Do not operate this equipment on or close to flammable
materials.

2. Notice: ESD precautions must be observed. Before

commencing maintenance work, use the available grounding
(earthing) system to connect ESD protection measures.

3. Notice: Keep operating instructions within easy reach and

make them available to all users.

4. Notice: Only license holders for the respective frequency

range are allowed to operate this unit.

5. Notice: Read and obey all the warning labels attached to

the unit. Make sure that all warning labels are kept in a
legible condition. Replace any missing or damaged labels.

6. Notice: Make sure the unit’s settings are correct for the

intended use (refer to the manufacturer product information)
and regulatory requirements are met. Do not carry out any
modifications or fit any spare parts, which are not sold or
recommended by the manufacturer.

1.5. Compliance

1. Warning! This is class A equipment. This equipment can

cause radio interference in domestic areas. In this case the

operator can be asked to start preventive action.

2. Notice: For installations, which have to comply with FCC RF

exposure requirements, the antenna selection and
installation must be completed in a way to ensure
compliance with those FCC requirements. Depending on the
RF frequency, rated output power, antenna gain, and the
loss between the repeater and antenna, the minimum
distance D to be maintained between the antenna location
and human beings is calculated according to this formula:

P

[ mW

]

D

=

[

cm]

4

∗π ∗

PD

[

mW / cm

2

]

where

• P (mW) is the radiated power at the antenna, i.e. the
max. rated repeater output power in addition to the
antenna gain minus the loss between the repeater and
the antenna.

a. PD (mW/cm²) is the allowed Power Density limit acc.

to 47 CFR 1.1310 (B) for general population /
uncontrolled exposures which is

o F (MHz) / 1500 for frequencies from 300MHz to

1500MHz

o 1 for frequencies from 1500MHz to 100,000MHz

RF exposure compliance may need to be addressed at the
time of licensing, as required by the responsible FCC
Bureau(s), including antenna co-location requirements of

1.1307(b)(3).

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3. Notice: For installations which have to comply with

European EN50385 exposure compliance requirements, the
following Power Density limits/guidelines (W/M²) according
to ICNIRP are valid:

a. 2 for frequencies from 10 MHz to 400 MHz
b. F (MHz) / 2000 for frequencies from 400 MHz to 2 GHz
c. 10 for frequencies from 2 GHz to 300 GHz

4. Notice: Notice: For installations which have to comply with

FCC/Industry Canada requirements:

English

This device complies with FCC Part 15. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.

This device complies with Health Canada’s Safety Code.
The installer of this device should ensure that RF radiation is
not emitted in excess of the Health Canada’s requirement.
Information can be obtained at http:

//www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ewh-semt/pubs/radiation/radio_guide­lignes_direct-eng.php.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.

The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to
provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all
persons and must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

French

Cet appareil est conforme à FCC Partie15. Son utilisation
est soumise à Les deux conditions suivantes: (1) cet
appareil ne peut pas provoquer d’interférences et (2) cet
appareil doit accepter Toute interférence, y compris les
interférences qui peuvent causer un mauvais
fonctionnement du dispositif.

Cet appareil est conforme avec Santé Canada Code de
sécurité 6. Le programme d’installation de cet appareil doit
s’assurer que les rayonnements RF n’est pas émis au-delà
de I’exigence de Santé Canada. Les informations peuvent
être obtenues:

http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ewh­semt/pubs/radiation/radio_guide-lignes_direct-fra.php

Les changements ou modifications non expressément
approuvés par la partie responsable de la conformité
pourraient annuler l'autorité de l'utilisateur à utiliser cet
équipement.

La ou les antennes utilisées avec cet émetteur doivent être
installées avec une séparation d’au minimum 20cm avec
toute personne et ne doivent pas être co-localisées ou
utilisées avec toute autre antenne ou tout autre émetteur.

5. Notice: Corresponding local particularities and regulations

must be observed. For national deviations, please refer to
the respective documents included in the manual CD that is
delivered with the unit.

General

6. Note: For a Class A digital device or peripheral:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to EN55022
and 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.

2. ION-E System

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. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to
correct the interference at his own expense.

7. Note: This unit complies with European standard EN60950.

Overview

2. ION-E System Overview

The ION-E is a unified wireless infrastructure platform defined around IT based architecture. It brings together licensed wireless
and power, plus Gigabit Ethernet for Wi-Fi into one wireless network that can scale to building size and is technology and spectrum
agnostic and adaptive.

• Central Area Node (CAN): Server-level control and primary signal distribution. 2U and 4U subrack options are available.

• Transport Expansion Node (TEN): The secondary distribution point connected to a CAN using multimode or single mode

fiber.

• Universal Access Point (UAP): data and power through Category 6A twisted pair cabling. Supports gigabit Ethernet for
WiFi, IP cameras, or other devices in addition to wireless over a common cable.

2.1. ION-E Components Overview

WCS-4

The WCS-4 is a 4U subrack. It is typically used as a CAN but can also
serve as a TEN.

WCS-2

The WCS-2 is a 2U subrack. It is typically used as a TEN, but can also
serve as a CAN.

SUI

RFD

OPT

CAT

The System User Interface card provides local and LAN Ethernet
connections and a USB port.

The RF Donor card is the interface for RF signals between the CAN and
the BTS or eNode-B. Each of its four ports (QMA F) simultaneously
transmits and receives signals.

The OPtical Transport card provides a 10 Gb fiber connection between a
CAN and a TEN. Each card supports up to four SFP+ modules.

The Copper Transport card provides 10 Gb Cat6A connections between
the CAN or TEN and the UAP. The cards also supply the PoE to the UAPs.

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The Auxiliary Unit Transport card provides a 1 Gb pass-through

AUT

connection between the CAN or TEN and the UAP for Wi-Fi, IP cameras,
or other 1 Gb Ethernet devices.

BIT

Power

Supply

Subrack

12 VDC

57 VDC

UAP

FAN

e-POI

Subrack

The Baseband Interface Transceiver card provides the fiber interface to
BBU ports. Up to six BBU port connections per card are supported.

The Power Supply subrack houses two 12 Vdc and two 57 Vdc modules to
supply power to the WCS subracks, UAPs, and connected devices.

The 12 Vdc modules plug into the power supply subrack to provide 12 Vdc
power to the WCS and e-POI subracks.

The 57 Vdc modules plug into the power supply subrack to provide 57 Vdc
power for the UAP and other PoE devices connected to a WCS subrack.

The Universal Access Point broadcasts up to 300 MHz of RF spectrum in
four bands. Plus it has a gigabit Ethernet port for ancillary devices.

The Fan tray and Filter modules cool the WCS and all of its cards. One fan
tray is used for a WCS-2. Two trays are used for a WCS-4.

The e-POI subrack supports up to 8 e-POI modules and an IFC module.

e-POI

IFC

The e-POI (Point of Interface) card is a low PIM attenuator. It reduces high
power RF signals from their source by 30 dB to interface to the RFD cards.

The IFC (Interface Card) is used to set the subrack number of the e-POI
subrack. It also provides a status LED for each of the e-POI modules in the
subrack.

2.2. UAP Ceiling Mounting

The UAP is equipped with a grounding screw located in the center of the unit, however, grounding is not required as UAPs are
classified as low-voltage devices and do not have internal power supplies. CommScope recommends checking your local and
national electrical codes to determine if grounding is a requirement.

WiFi

3m min

Install below ceiling grid

2m min

only

Collocated

UAPs (MIMO)

3m min

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