Corning Optical Communication Wireless 1RXUN User Manual

5 Band Remote Access Unit

(RAU5/RAU5x)

User Manual

Warranties

Hardware Warranty

Corning Optical Communications LLC (“Corning”) warrants to the original purchaser (“Customer”) that for the duration of
the warranty period, one (1) year, commencing on the date of shipment of the Hardware, unless otherwise agreed in writing
by Corning (the “Hardware Warranty Period”), the Hardware furnished by Corning shall be free in all material respects from
defects in material and workmanship, and shall conform to the applicable portions of the Specifications, as defined below
(the “Hardware Warranty”). If notified by Customer of any such defects in material or workmanship or nonconformity with
applicable portions of the Specifications within the Hardware Warranty Period, Corning shall promptly, at its own election
and expense, repair or replace any such Hardware proven to be defective under the terms of this Hardware Warranty. Such
repair or replacement shall be Customer’s sole remedy and Corning’s sole obligation in the event this Hardware Warranty is
invoked. If any components comprising a part of the Hardware are replaced or repaired during the Hardware Warranty Period,
the Hardware Warranty Period for such repaired or replaced components shall extend to the longer of (i) the balance of the
Hardware Warranty Period or (ii) three (3) months from the date of repair or replacement. For purposes of this Warranty,
“Specifications” shall mean the specifications and performance standards of the Products as set forth in documents published
by Corning and delivered to Customer which contain technical specifications or performance standards for the Products.

If Customer invokes this Hardware Warranty, it shall notify Corning promptly of the claimed defect. Customer will allow Corning
to inspect the Hardware at Customer’s location, or to return the Hardware to Corning closest repair facility. For Hardware
returned to Corning repair facility, Customer shall be responsible for payment of all transportation and freight costs (including
insurance) to Corning’ repair facility, and Corning shall be responsible for all transportation and freight costs (including
insurance) incurred in connection with the shipment of such Hardware to other repair facilities of Corning and/or its return to
Customer.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event will Corning be liable for damage to Products resulting from improper handling during
or after shipment, misuse, neglect, improper installation, operation or repair (other than by authorized Corning personnel),
alteration, accident, or for any other cause not attributable to defects in materials or workmanship on the part of Corning.
Corning shall not reimburse or make any allowance to Customer for any labor charges incurred by Customer for replacement or
repair of any goods unless such charges are authorized in advance in writing by Corning.

Software Warranty

Corning Optical Communications LLC (“Corning”) warrants to the original purchaser (“Customer”) that for the duration of the
warranty period, one (1) year, commencing on the date of shipment of the Software, unless otherwise agreed in writing by
Corning (the “Software Warranty Period”), the Software shall conform with, and perform the functions set forth in the
Specifications, and shall be free from defects in material or workmanship (the “Software Warranty”). In the event the Software is
proven to be defective under the terms of this Software Warranty, Corning shall correct such defects or failure and ensure that
the Software conforms with, and performs the functions set forth in, the Specifications. Customer will allow Corning to inspect
the Software at Customer’s location or to return it to Corning’s closest repair facility.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, Corning shall have no obligation under the Software Warranty if the Software is modified or used
with hardware or software not supplied or approved by Corning or if the Software is subject to abuse, improper installation or
application, accident, electrical or environmental over-stress, negligence in use, storage, transportation or handling.

Third-party software distributed with the Software may carry certain warranties which, to the maximum extent allowed by law,
Corning hereby assigns, transfers and otherwise conveys to Customer, provided, however, that Corning itself provides no
warranty of any kind, express, implied, statutory or otherwise, for any third-party software provided hereunder.

Corning does not warrant any hardware, software or services not provided by Corning.

THIS WARRANTY IS THE ONLY WARRANTY MADE BY CORNING AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. CORNING SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY OTHER DAMAGE INCLUDING,
BUT NOT LIMITED TO, INDIRECT, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR

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IN CONNECTION WITH FURNISHING OF GOODS, PARTS AND SERVICE HEREUNDER, OR THE PERFORMANCE, USE
OF, OR INABILITY TO USE THE GOODS, PARTS AND SERVICE.

CORNING SALES AGENTS OR REPRESENTATIVES ARE NOT AUTHORIZED TO MAKE COMMITMENTS ON
WARRANTY RETURNS.

Returns

In the event that it is necessary to return any product against above warranty, the following procedure shall be followed:

1. Return authorization is to be received from Corning prior to returning any unit. Advise Corning of the model, Serial number,
and discrepancy. The unit may then be forwarded to Corning, transportation prepaid. Devices returned collect or without
authorization may not be accepted.

2. Prior to repair, Corning will advise the customer of our test results and any charges for repairing customer-caused problems
or out-of-warranty conditions etc.

3. Repaired products are warranted for the balance of the original warranty period, or at least 90 days from date of shipment.

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Limitations of Liabilities

Corning’s liability on any claim, of any kind, including negligence for any loss or damage arising from, connected with, or
resulting from the purchase order, contract, quotation, or from the performance or breach thereof, or from the design,
manufacture, sale, delivery, installation, inspection, operation or use of any equipment covered by or furnished under this
contact, shall in no case exceed the purchase price of the device which gives rise to the claim.

Except as expressly provided herein, Corning makes no warranty, expressed or implied, with respect to any goods, parts and
services provided in connection with this agreement including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and
fitness for a particular purpose. Corning shall not be liable for any other damage including, but not limited to, indirect, special or
consequential damages arising out of or in connection with furnishing of goods, parts and service hereunder, or the
performance, use of, or inability to use the goods, parts and service.

Reporting Defects

The units were inspected before shipment and found to be free of mechanical and electrical defects. Examine the units for any
damage that may have been caused in transit. If damage is discovered, file a claim with the freight carrier immediately. Notify
Corning as soon as possible in writing.

Note: Keep all packing material until you have completed the inspection

Warnings and Admonishments

There may be situations, particularly for workplace environments near high-powered RF sources, where recommended limits
for safe exposure of human beings to RF energy could be exceeded. In such cases, restrictive measures or actions may be
necessary to ensure the safe use of RF energy.

The equipment has been designed and constructed to prevent, as far as reasonably, practicable danger. Any work activity on or
near equipment involving installation, operation or maintenance must be, as far as reasonably, free from danger.

Where there is a risk of damage to electrical systems involving adverse weather, extreme temperatures, wet, corrosive or dirty
conditions, flammable or explosive atmospheres, the system must be suitably installed to prevent danger.

Equipment provided for the purpose of protecting individuals from electrical risk must be suitable for the purpose and properly
maintained and used. This covers a range of activities including lifting, lowering, pushing, pulling, carrying, moving, holding or
restraining an object, animal or person from the equipment. It also covers activities that require the use of force or effort, such as
pulling a lever, or operating power tools.

Where some of the above mentioned activities are required, the equipment must be handled with care to avoid being damaged.

Observe standard precautions for handling ESD-sensitive devices. Assume that all solid-state electronic devices are
ESD-sensitive. Ensure the use of a grounded wrist strap or equivalent while working with ESD-sensitive devices. Transport,
store, and handle ESD-sensitive devices in static-safe environments.

Regulatory Compliance Information

WARNINGS!

• This is NOT a CONSUMER device. It is designed for installation by FCC LICENCEES 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.

• ANTENNAS: Use only authorized and approved antennas, cables and/or coupling devices! The use of unapproved
antennas, cables or coupling devices could cause damage and may be of violation of FCC regulations. The use of

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unapproved antennas, cables and/or coupling devices is illegal under FCC regulations and may subject the user to fines.
See section 3.6 of this document.

RF Safety

To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirement, adhere to the following warnings:

Warning! Antennas used for this product must be fixed mounted on indoor permanent structures, providing a separation
distance of at least 50 cm from all persons during normal operation.

Warning! Each individual antenna used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a minimum separation distance of 50 cm
or more from all persons and must not be co-located with any other antenna for meeting RF exposure requirements.

Warning! Antenna gain should not exceed 12.5 dBi.

Warning! The design of the antenna installation needs to be implemented in such a way so as to ensure RF radiation safety

levels and non-environmental pollution during operation.

ATTENTION!

Compliance with RF safety requirements:

• Corning products have no inherent significant RF radiation

• The RF level on the downlink is very low at the downlink ports. Therefore, there is no dangerous RF radiation when the

antenna is not connected.

CAUTION!

Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation
exposure.

Laser Safety

• Fiber optic ports of the Corning optical network evolution (ONE™) solution elements emit invisible laser radiation at the

1310/1550 nm wavelength window.

• External optical power is less than 10 mW, Internal optical power is less than 500 mW.

• To avoid eye injury never look directly into the optical ports, patchcords or optical cables. Do not stare into beam or view

directly with optical instruments. Always assume that optical outputs are on.

• Only technicians familiar with fiber optic safety practices and procedures should perform optical fiber connections and

disconnections of the devices and the associated cables.

• Coring

• Corning ONE complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 except for deviations pursuant to laser notice no. 50 (2007).

ONE has been tested and certified as a Class 1 Laser product to IEC/EN 60825-1 (2007). It also meets the

requirements for a Hazard Level 1 laser product to IEC/EN 60825-2: 2004 to the same degree.

Care of Fiber Optic Connectors

• Do not remove the protective covers on the fiber optic connectors until a connection is ready to be made. Do not leave

connectors uncovered when not connected.

• The tip of the fiber optic connector should not come into contact with any object or dust.

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Company Certification

Document Name

Part Number

Corning optical network evolution (ONE™ ) system installation

709C011801 REV A01

Headend Control Module (HCM) and Web Management GUI
User Manual

709C014205 Rev. A00 and higher

ISO 9001: 2000 and ISO 13485: 2003

Licensee Contact Information

Industrial Boosters may only be used by FCC licensees or those given express (individualized) consent of license. Corning
Optical Communications Wireless certifies all of the VARs listed as licensed installers for Corning. For the list of licensed VARs,
please contact the Tech Support Hotline: (US) 410-553-2086 or 800-787-1266.

Additional Relevant Documents

The following documents are required if the corresponding units are included in your system (these can be downloaded from the
Corning partner portal).

5 band remote access unit datasheet CE0009001 Rev A00 (RAU5x)

CE0007202 Rev A00 (RAU5)

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Warranties ............................................................................................................................................................. 2

Hardware Warranty ................................................................................................................................................ 2

Software Warranty ................................................................................................................................................. 2

Returns .................................................................................................................................................................. 3

Limitations of Liabilities .......................................................................................................................................... 4

Reporting Defects .................................................................................................................................................. 4

Warnings and Admonishments .............................................................................................................................. 4

Regulatory Compliance Information ....................................................................................................................... 4

RF Safety ............................................................................................................................................................... 5

Laser Safety ........................................................................................................................................................... 5

Company Certification ............................................................................................................................................ 6

Licensee Contact Information ................................................................................................................................. 6

Table of Contents ................................................................................................................................................... 7

1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................................. 11

1.1 Key Features and Capabilities .................................................................................................................... 11

1.2 General System Specifications and Requirements ...................................................................................... 12

1.2.1 Environmental and Regulatory Specifications .................................................................................. 12

1.2.1.1 Temperature and Humidity ....................................................................................................... 12

1.2.1.2 Safety and Regulatory Approvals .............................................................................................. 12

1.2.2 Power Specifications ....................................................................................................................... 13

1.2.2.1 Power Input and Consumption .................................................................................................. 13

1.2.2.2 Cable Gauge Requirements ..................................................................................................... 13

1.2.2.3 Power, Heat and Rack Specifications ....................................................................................... 14

1.2.2.4 Remote End Distance and Power Draw Matrix ......................................................................... 15

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1.3 Architecture ................................................................................................................................................. 17

1.4 Web Management Application .................................................................................................................... 18

2 Interfaces .................................................................................................................................................... 19

2.1 RAU5/RAU5x .............................................................................................................................................. 19

2.2 RxU............................................................................................................................................................. 21

2.3 RxU2325 ..................................................................................................................................................... 22

2.4 GEM ........................................................................................................................................................... 23

3 Installation Guidelines ................................................................................................................................. 25

3.1 Infrastructure Preparation ........................................................................................................................... 25

3.2 Installation Location Requirements ............................................................................................................. 25

3.3 Safety Guidelines ........................................................................................................................................ 25

3.4 Power Requirements .................................................................................................................................. 26

3.4.1 Power Safety Instructions ................................................................................................................ 26

3.4.2 Circuit Breakers ............................................................................................................................... 26

3.5 RF Coaxial Cable Guidelines ...................................................................................................................... 26

3.5.1 General Cable Installation Procedures ............................................................................................ 26

3.5.2 RF Rules ......................................................................................................................................... 26

3.5.3 Coax Cable Lengths and Losses ..................................................................................................... 27

3.6 Antenna Specifications and Guidelines ....................................................................................................... 28

3.6.1 Authorized Antennas and Required Specifications .......................................................................... 28

3.6.2 General Installation Guidelines ........................................................................................................ 28

3.7 Fiber Optic Requirements ........................................................................................................................... 28

3.7.1 Authorized Optic Cables .................................................................................................................. 28

3.7.2 Fiber Optic Rules ............................................................................................................................. 28

3.8 Power Safety Instructions ........................................................................................................................... 29

4 Installation................................................................................................................................................... 30

4.1 Package Contents ....................................................................................................................................... 31

4.2 Mounting ..................................................................................................................................................... 31

4.2.1 Standard Standoff Mount Installation ............................................................................................... 31

4.2.2 Top Bracket (Mid Mount Installation) ............................................................................................... 34

4.2.2.1

Package Contents .................................................................................................................... 35

4.2.2.2 Installing Bracket Assembly and Mounting RAU5x .................................................................... 35

4.2.2.3 Top Bracket Cap Assembly ...................................................................................................... 40

Package contents ....................................................................................................................................... 40

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To assemble the cap ................................................................................................................................... 41

To remove the cap ...................................................................................................................................... 41

4.2.3 Wall Mount ...................................................................................................................................... 43

4.2.3.1 Package Contents .................................................................................................................... 43

4.2.3.2 Installing Wall Mount Bracket and Mounting RAU5x ................................................................. 44

4.3 Connections ................................................................................................................................................ 48

4.3.1 Locate Required Connection Cables ............................................................................................... 48

4.3.2 Cable Connections .......................................................................................................................... 48

4.3.2.1 Grounding Connection .............................................................................................................. 48

4.3.2.2 RF Connections ........................................................................................................................ 49

4.3.2.3 Fiber Connections ..................................................................................................................... 51

4.3.3 Main Power Connections ................................................................................................................. 51

4.3.4 GEM Connections (for Configurations including GEMs)................................................................... 53

4.4 Verify Normal Operation .............................................................................................................................. 54

4.5 RAU5x/RxU Cavity Filter Installation ........................................................................................................... 56

4.5.1 Package Contents ........................................................................................................................... 57

4.5.2 (Concrete) Ceiling Mounting Option ................................................................................................. 57

4.5.3 Acoustic Ceiling Mount Installation .................................................................................................. 58

4.5.4 Wall Mount Installation..................................................................................................................... 58

4.5.5 Filter Connections ............................................................................................................................ 60

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5 Appendix A: Bracket Dimensions ................................................................................................................ 61

Top Bracket ......................................................................................................................................................... 62

Wall Mount Bracket .............................................................................................................................................. 63

6 Appendix B: Upgrades ................................................................................................................................ 65

6.1 Package Contents ....................................................................................................................................... 65

6.2 Installing the Plug-in Module in the RAU5x ................................................................................................. 65

7 Appendix C: Specifications ......................................................................................................................... 69

Supported Services .............................................................................................................................................. 69

RF Parameters ..................................................................................................................................................... 69

Optical ................................................................................................................................................................. 70

Environmental Specifications ............................................................................................................................... 70

Standards and Approvals ..................................................................................................................................... 70

Component Specifications ................................................................................................................................... 71

Remote Expansion Unit (RxU) .................................................................................................................... 72

2300 MHz/2500 MHz Remote Expansion Unit (RxU2325) .......................................................................... 72

Cavity Duplexer for LTE 700 MHz ............................................................................................................... 72

Cavity Duplexer for 800 MHz ...................................................................................................................... 73

Gigabit Ethernet Module (GEM) .................................................................................................................. 74

8 Appendix D: Ordering Information ............................................................................................................... 75

Accessories ......................................................................................................................................................... 76

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1 Introduction

The five band remote access unit (RAU5/RAU5x) is a fiber fed, multi-service indoor coverage remote solution for the Corning
Optical Network Evolution (ONE

™

) cellular solutions. It enables multiple wireless technologies and operator services to be
distributed over a single broadband infrastructure. The remote access unit supports up to five SISO services (model dependent)
in various combinations in addition to two MIMO services via an expansion module. The RF services are routed from the
headend according to user defined service groups over single-mode fiber and converted for distribution by the specified
remotes via an external broadband antenna

Note: RAU5/RAU5x can be ordered with a preassembled Corning external antenna or can be connected to external omni
directional or directional antennas complying with the requirements specified in Section

3.6.1.

The remote unit can host two additional modules:

• Remote expansion unit (RXU) – provides MIMO support for LTE700, and AWS

• Gigabit Ethernet module (GEM) – provides Gigabit Ethernet support, enabling offload, expansion and effective use of Wi-Fi

resources. Ethernet services from the corporate LAN (received via Ethernet Switch) are converted to optic signals by the
CEU (Centralized Ethernet Unit) and routed over optic fibers towards the GEM units. The optical traffic is then converted to
1GbE by the GEM and distributed to two third party equipment such as access points, Ethernet switch, etc.

™

The remote access unit can be deployed alongside other Corning Optical Network Evolution (ONE

) Solutions remotes (e.g.,
mid-power remote unit – MRU), sharing a common headend and element management system. Management and configuration
options are provided for each remote access unit service via a Web session to the headend control module (HCM).

1.1 Key Features and Capabilities

• Multi-frequency/ multi-service platform: supports five services: ESMR 800/CELL 850, LTE 700, AWS+AWS3* 1700, and PCS 1900

• Multi-operator optimized platform - services from a number of operators can be distributed by the same unit

• Operator grade performance - advanced signal handling, RF filtering and management ensures operator grade performance

• Optic fiber savings - all services are routed over a single optic fiber pair

• Seamless MIMO upgradeability - modular design supports expansion module (RXU) for additional LTE and AWS MIMO

service

• Ethernet support - supports “plug in” GEM module providing support for connected IP devices (Wi-Fi APs, IP Phones, etc.)

with Ethernet pass through and PoE

• Simple installation and maintenance - provided with easy-to-install mounting bracket; all interfaces located on front panel

• Array of mounting options – various accessory kits available to accommodate different mounting options: wall/ceiling mount,

back-to-back wall mount, acoustic ceiling installations

• Management and control -

auto gain control

*RAU5 supports AWS; RAU5x supports AWS1/3

alarm forward to NOC or standard EMS via SNMP, software controlled output power and optical link

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Operating

Storage

Regulation/Standard
Category

Approval

1.2 General System Specifications and Requirements

1.2.1

Environmental and Regulatory Specifications

1.2.1.1 Temperature and Humidity

Temperature 0°C to +50°C (32°F to 122°F) -20° C to 85° C (-4°F to 185°F)

Humidity 95% (non-condensing) 95% (non-condensing)

Table 1-1. Temperature and Humidity Specifications

1.2.1.2 Safety and Regulatory Approvals

Laser Safety

EMC

Safety

FDA/CE 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 except for deviations pursuant to laser notice no.
50 and IEC 60825-1

CE EN 301 489, EN55022, EN 61000
FCC 47 CFR Part 15, 22, 24, 27

UL 60950
IEC 60825-1:2007
IEC 60825-2:2010
CAN/CSA-C22.2 No.60950-1-03
Fire Safety UL 2043

Table 1-2. Safety and Regulatory Approvals

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RAU5x + Add-On Modules

Max. Power Consumption

Power Input Range

RAU5x (alone)

RAU5x + RXU

RAU5x + GEM

RAU5x + RXU + GEM

Unit

Device

Input Range

Power Consumption

RAU5x

SISO

(ft)

RAU5x

SISO +

GEM

(ft)

RAU5x
SISO +

GEM

Supporting

PoE

RAU5x
SISO +

GEM

Supporting

PoE+

(ft)

RAU5x

MIMO

(ft)

RAU5x

MIMO

+

GEM

(no PoE)

(ft)

RAU5x

MIMO

+

GEM

Supporting

PoE

(ft)

RAU5x

MIMO

+

GEM

Supporting

PoE+

(ft)

1.2.2 Power Specifications

Note: This section references RAU5x, however power specifications are the same for both RAU5 and RAU5x.

1.2.2.1 Power Input and Consumption

44.5 V; 50 W 37 – 57 V DC

44.5 V; 76 W

44.5 V; 52 W

44.5 V; 78 W

Table 1-3. RAU5 Power and Current Consumption for Main Power Input

RAU5x For two PoE ports of 802.3af 43- 57 V DC 46 V; 31.5 W

For two PoE ports of 802.3at 52- 57 V DC 52.5 V; 62 W

Table 1-4. RAU5x Power and Current Consumption for Secondary Input

1.2.2.2 Cable Gauge Requirements

Table 1-5 provides the information required to calculate the required power supply for the remote units.

22AWG

20AWG

16AWG

14AWG

Table 1-5. Required Cable Gauge

540 490 410 100 310 290 290 100

870 780 650 160 500 460 460 160

2200 1900 1600 400 1200 1100 1100 400

3500 3100 2650 650 2010 1800 1800 650

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Unit

Description

Min-Max
Voltage
(VDC)

Max Power
Draw (Watts)

Heat
(BTU/
hr)

Dimensions (in)

1.2.2.3 Power, Heat and Rack Specifications

Table 1-6 provides the power, heat and rack specifications for the remote end ceiling equipment.

RAU5x 5-Band remote access unit 37 - 57 50 171

RXU Remote Expansion Unit 37 - 57 25 85 1.1 x 12.8 x 9.8

RAU5x + RXU

GEM Gigabit Ethernet Module 37 - 57 4 14 1.3 x 3.8 x 5.9

GEM Supporting
PoE

Table 1-6. Power, Heat and Rack Specifications for Ceiling Equipment (Remote End)

Remote Access Unit + Remote
Expansion Unit

For two PoE ports of 802.3af: 43V; 30W

For two PoE ports of 802.3at: 52V; 62W

37 - 57 78 267 13.1 x 13.1 x 4

Without mounting
bracket: 3.2 x 12.9 x

9.8 in (82.1 x 337.3
x 249.4 mm)

With mounting
bracket: 5.25 x 13.1
x 13.1 in (133.35 x

332.74 x 332.74
mm)

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RAU5x SISO

RAU5x+ RXU (MIMO)

GEM Supporting PoE 802.3af

1.2.2.4 Remote End Distance and Power Draw Matrix

Table 1-7, Table 1-8, Table 1-9 and Table 1-10 provide the distance and power draw specifications for the remote end units.

Composite 16 AWG

Draw (Watts)

Tether Distance (ft.)

10 - 50 36

60 - 270 37

280 - 480 38

490 - 690 39

700 - 850 40

860 - 900 41

*Min/Max VDC = 37/57 @ 1.49 Amps, 85% efficiency

Table 1-7. Remote End Distance and Power Draw for (Standalone) RAU5x SISO

Composite 16 AWG
Tether Distance (ft.)

Draw (Watts)

Composite 16 AWG
Tether Distance (ft.)

10 – 100 62 570 – 610 70

110 – 170 63 620 – 660 71

180 – 240 64 670 – 710 72

250 – 320 65 730 – 750 73

330 – 380 66 760 – 790 74

Draw (Watts)

390 - 440 67 800 – 830 75

450 - 510 68 840 – 860 76

520 - 560 69 870 - 900 77

*Min/Max VDC = 37/57@ 1.49 Amps, 85% efficiency

Table 1-8. Remote End Distance and Power Draw for RAU5x + RXU (MIMO)

Composite 16 AWG

Draw (Watts)

Tether Distance (ft.)

10 - 40 31

50 - 340 32

350 - 660 33

670 - 890 34

900 35

*Min/Max VDC = 43/57 @ 1.49 Amps, 85% efficiency

Table 1-9. Remote End Distance and Power Draw for GEM w/PoE.3af

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GEM Supporting PoE 802.3at

Composite 16 AWG
Tether Distance (ft.)

10 - 80 64 590 - 620 73

90 - 170 65 630 - 670 74

180 - 230 66 680 - 710 75

240 - 300 67 720 – 750 76

310 - 370 68 760 – 790 77

380 - 420 69 800 - 820 78

430 - 470 70 830 - 850 79

480 - 530 71 860 - 890 80

540 - 580 72 900 81

*Min/Max VDC = 52/57 @ 1.49 Amps, 85% efficiency

Table 1-10. Remote End Distance and Power Draw for GEM w/PoE.3at

Draw (Watts)

Composite 16 AWG
Tether Distance (ft.)

Draw (Watts)

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Acronyms

1.3 Architecture

The remote access units distribute the wireless and Ethernet services received over the fiber-optic infrastructure from the
Corning optical network evolution (ONE

The remote access units are service-specific modules supporting five SISO services that perform optical to RF conversion of
signals received from the optical interface unit (OIU) at the headend. Signals are automatically filtered, amplified and distributed
via external antennas. Uplink signals are then converted to optical signals before being transmitted back to the OIU.

™

) solution headend.

Figure 1-1. Corning ONE Basic Architecture

HEU = Headend unit

RAU5x = Five Band remote access unit

ICU = Interconnect unit

IHU = Integrated headend unit

CEU = Centralized Ethernet unit

OIU = Optical interface unit

Table 1-11. Acronyms in System Architecture

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Tab

Description

Device Alarms

Module specific alarms used for fault sourcing

Module Info

Provides device version and identification definition

Alarms

Service level alarms

option.

Comments

Used to enter any information relevant to the selected device

1.4 Web Management Application

The Corning Optical Network Evolution (ONE™) Solution headend control module (HCM) enables centralized, system-level
element management and
components after their physical installation
expansion module.

Note: Refer to the Corning ONE™ HCM and management GUI user manual for a complete description of the web management
application.

provides c

omprehensive end-to-end, single source setup and management of the active RF system

.

Management capabilities are provided for both the RAU5x and installed RF

Figure 1-2. RAU5/RAU5x Management Window

The RAU5x Management tabs include the following:

RF Parameters Includes configurable RF parameters such as output power and service on/off

Table 1-12. RAU5x Management Tabs

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2 Interfaces

2.1 RAU5/RAU5x

Note the following:

• This section references RAU5x, however interfaces are the same for both RAU5 and RAU5x.

• The RAU5x can host two additional modules: RXU for MIMO support (e.g., LTE700 and AWS) and GEM for digital coverage.

See relevant sections for details on these modules.

• Specific RAU5/RAU5x models are available with provided external antenna enclosure.

Figure 2-1. RAU5x Interfaces

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Interface

Description

LED

Description

MGMT RJ-45 local management connection

MAIN POWER

SECONDARY POWER

LIST. MODE N/A

EXTERNAL ANTENNA QMA connector for external broadband antenna connection

CELL/LTE FILTER

OPTIC LC APC SM connectors for UL and DL fiber optic connections

GROUNDING BOLT 8-32 x 3/8 grounding screw used for connecting RAU5x to earth ground

Table 2-1. Connection Interface Descriptions

POWER Steady green - power input detected by remote unit

LINK Steady green – Optical link power to/from the remote unit is normal

Main DC input; Input range: 37 – 57 VDC; DC power fed from composite
cable; Refer to section

Secondary DC input required for use in addition to “‘MAIN POWER” with PoE
clients (installations including GEM module); Refer to section
power input per PoE port and consumption

Two QMA RF connectors (In/Out) per external cavity filter type (i.e. LTE and
CELL)

Off - no power supplied to remote unit

Blinking green – Optical power from remote is lower than required

Off – no optical link is detected

1.2.2.1 for power consumption

1.2.2.1 for

RUN Blinking green blinking – software initializing

Steady green – boot up sequence complete and module software up and
running

Off – no power supplied to unit

Table 2-2. LED Descriptions

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Module

Description

2.2 RxU

The RXU is an add-on module to the RAU5x which provides support for MIMO services (i.e. 700 MHz LTE, AWS).

Figure 2-2. RxU Interfaces

External Antenna RF Connection to external antenna. Antenna must have a return loss of 12 dB.

(Both the RxU and the RAU5/RAU5x external antenna connections are used
since this implements a MIMO configuration)

External RF Filters

RUN LED Indicates software is up and running.

Table 2-3. RxU Front Panel Interface Connections

QMA RF ports for external cavity filter use (if required by site planner). For
CELL and LTE filters.

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2.3 RxU2325

The RxU2325 is an add-on module which plugs into the RAU5x and enables support for two additional bands: 2.3 GHz WCS
and 2.5 GHz LTE (TDD).

Figure 2-3. RxU2325 Interfaces

Module Description

To RAU QMA RF connector; Connects to RAU5x

ANT. QMA RF connector; Connects to external antenna

UL/DL External

Table 2-4. RxU2325 Interface Connections

QMA RF ports for external cavity filter use (if required by site planner). For
CELL and LTE filters.

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Port

Description

2.4 GEM

The GEM is an add-on module that provides Gigabit Ethernet support - the received optical signal is converted to two Ethernet
digital connections, which can then routed along with PoE to third party equipment.

Figure 2-4. GEM Interfaces

Table 2-5 and Table 2-6 provide descriptions of the ports and LED indicators.

PORT A/PORT B

FC APC

Table 2-5. GEM Port Interfaces

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Two 10/100/1000Base-T copper interface with 802.3at compliant Power over
Ethernet (PoE+) PSE ports capability for connections to remote access points

One 1000BASE-X T Copper port to LC UPC fiber connectors (using SFP
–small-form pluggable module) towards CEM module

Figure 2-5. GEM LED Description

LED Description

PoE (PORT A/PORT B) Steady Green:

Indicates power supplied to connected AP; PoE
enabled

Steady Yellow: Indicates PoE fault

Off: Off

SFP LINK Steady Green:

Optical link to/from the connected remote
functions within the specifications in both
directions.

Blinking Green: Indicates activity over the optical link

Off: No link

RUN

Steady Green with

On/Normal
short blink every ~10
sec. (heartbeat):

Steady Yellow: GEM module fault

LINK Steady Green: Link

Off: No link

ACTIVITY Blinking Yellow: Activity

Off: No activity

Table 2-6. GEM LED Indicator Descriptions

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3 Installation Guidelines

The following installation assumes that site survey and installation planning (including power requirements) have been
completed. This includes planning the distribution of antennas to provide the required coverage, as well as planning the layout
of the devices and cables in the telecom closet or shaft.

3.1 Infrastructure Preparation

The following installation rules are based on the assumption that the site survey and installation planning (including power
requirements) have been completed as well as the floor plan determining the distribution of the remote access units on each
floor to provide the required coverage

3.2 Installation Location Requirements

• Mounting surface shall be capable of supporting the weight of the equipment.

• In order to avoid electromagnetic interference, a proper mounting location must be selected to minimize interference from

electromagnetic sources such as large electrical equipment.

• Working space available for installation and maintenance for each mounting arrangement.

• Ensure unrestricted airflow.

• Ensure grounding connector is within reach of the ground wire.

• Ensure a power source is within reach of the power cord and the power source has sufficient capacity.

• Where appropriate, ensure unused RF connectors are terminated.

• Do not locate the equipment near large transformers or motors that may cause electromagnetic interference.

• Reduce signal loss in feeder cable by minimizing the length and number of RF connections.

• Ensure the equipment will be operated within the stated environment (refer to Appendix C: Specifications or unit datasheet).

• Where appropriate, confirm available of suitably terminated grade of RF and optical fiber.

• Observe handling of all cables to prevent damage.

3.3 Safety Guidelines

Before installing the equipment review the following safety information:

• Follow all local safety regulations when installing the equipment.

• Only qualified personnel are authorized to install and maintain the equipment.

• Ground specified equipment with the provided grounding bolt

• Do not use the grounding bolt to connect external devices.

• Follow electro-static discharge (ESD) precautions.

• Use low loss cables to connect the antennas

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3.4 Power Requirements

This section summarizes the RAU5x power requirements.

Note: This section references RAU5x, however power requirements are the same for both RAU5 and RAU5x.

3.4.1 Power Safety Instructions

SAFETY WARNINGS! When installing or selecting the power supplies:

• Only use the power cables and any other relevant accessories provided with the unit to connect the power supply to the
system components.

• Be sure to disconnect all power sources before servicing.

• Calculate the required power according to the requirements of the specific installation and then determine the configuration

of the power supplies. The required DC cables will then be determined by the selected power supply configuration.

• Use only UL approved power supplies

• Install external over-current protective devices for the system according to the requirements described in section 1.2.2 -

Power .

3.4.2

Calculate the required fuse protection while referring to section 1.2.2 - Power . Also, take into account when installing fuse
protections for the system that there may be other Corning system elements that require external fuse protection.

Circuit Breakers

3.5 RF Coaxial Cable Guidelines

3.5.1 General Cable Installation Procedures

Note: The installer should be familiar with the ANSI/TIA/EIS-568 Cabling Standard guidelines.

Observe the general cable installation procedures that meet with the building codes in your area. The building code requires
that all cabling be installed above ceiling level (where applicable). The length of cable from the risers to each antenna must be
concealed above the ceiling.

The cable must be properly supported and maintained straight using velcro cable ties, cable trays and clamps or hangers every
10 feet (where practical above ceiling level). Where this is not practical, the following should be observed:

• The minimum bending radius of the supplied ½” coax cable should be 7”.

• Cable that is kinked or has a bending radius smaller than 7” must be replaced.

• Cable runs that span less than two floors should be secured to suitably located mechanical structures.

• The cables should be supported only from the building structure.

• All cables shall be weather-resistant type

• Cable length - determined by the system installation plan. When calculating the cable length, take into account excess cable

slack so as not to limit the insertion paths.

.

3.5.2

• Use coax RG-223, 50 ohm, male-to-male N-type to QMA for RF connections from the RIMs to the BTS/RBS and to the
RAU5xs.

• When using the Corning system in an environment in which other indoor coverage systems are installed, it is recommended
(where possible) that the antennas are placed at least two meters apart

• When bending coax cables, verify that the bending radius does not exceed the coax specifications.

• Use a VSWR meter (i.e. Site Master or equivalent) for checking coax cables, including the antennas. (<2). The VSWR must

be measured prior to terminating the RAU5xs at the remote locations

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RF Rules

Coax Length

Coax Loss
(900 MHz)

Connector

Loss

Total Loss

3.5.3

Use coax ½”, 50ohm, male-to-male QMA type, for connecting to RAU5x and external antenna ports.

Coax Cable Lengths and Losses

Note: The required distance between the antennas (installed in the ceiling) depends on the infrastructure and calculated
path-loss. For example, if there is free space-loss between the antennas, a minimum distance of 100 ft is required; if there are
partitions (loss) between the antennas, a distance of less than 100 ft between them is allowed.

30 0.7 1.5 2.2

40 0.9 1.5 2.4

50 1.1 1.5 2.6

60 1.3 1.5 2.8

70 1.5 1.5 3

80 1.7 1.5 3.2

90 1.9 1.5 3.4

100 2.1 1.5 3.6

110 2.3 1.5 3.8

120 2.5 1.5 4

130 2.7 1.5 4.2

140 2.9 1.5 4.4

150 3.1 1.5 4.6

160 3.3 1.5 4.8

170 3.5 1.5 5

180 3.7 1.5 5.2

190 3.9 1.5 5.4

200 4.1 1.5 5.6

Table 3-1. Coax Cable Lengths and Losses

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3.6 Antenna Specifications and Guidelines

Determine the antenna installation configuration, according to the transmission and coverage requirements and the installation
site conditions.

3.6.1

• RAU5x requires external broadband antenna - can be ordered with preassembled external antenna enclosure.

• External antennas - No limitation on any vendor of available external antennas with respect to the following requirements:

• Omni Directional or Directional

• Supported frequency range: wideband antennas supporting a range of 700 MHz to 2600 MHz

• Gain: up to 12.5 dBi

• Impedance: 50 Ohm

• Return Loss: +12 dB

• Number of antennas that can be connected (with cables/splitters) – it is not recommended to connect more than one

• Types of couplers/splitters – depends on number of splits (not recommended)

Authorized Antennas and Required Specifications

antenna per connector since 1:1 connectivity is reduced with each split.

3.6.2 General Installation Guidelines

• The RAU5x should be installed at a convenient location, free of metallic obstruction (can also be installed in plenum spaces).

• Install the RAU5x at the designated height and tune it roughly toward the service coverage area.

• Installation of this antenna must provide a minimum separation distance of 20 cm from any personnel within the area.

• Cable and jumper loss is at least 2 dB.

3.7 Fiber Optic Requirements

3.7.1 Authorized Optic Cables

The following specified optic cables are authorized for use with the RAU5/RAU5x:

• Composite Plenum Tether Assemblies

• Fiber: LC APC, 2 – 24 fibers

• Cu: 16AWG, 14AWG, 12AWG; 2 – 12 Conductors

• Armored, non-armored

3.7.2 Fiber Optic Rules

• Use only or LC APC connectors

• UniCam connectors can be used for field termination

• Use only

• Use minimum splicing/connectors to achieve minimum losses on the fibers (< 0.5 dB)

• Use precaution while installing, bending, or connecting fiber optic cables:

• Fiber optic cable is sensitive to excessive pulling, bending and crushing forces. Consult the cable specification sheet for

• Do not bend cable more sharply than the minimum recommended bend radius.

• Do not apply more pulling force to the cable than specified.

• Do not crush the cable or allow it to kink. Doing so may cause damage that can alter the transmission characteristics of

• Use an optical power meter and light source for checking the fiber optic cables

• Make sure the environment is clean while connecting/splicing fiber optic cables

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fusion splice for connecting two fibers

the cable you are installing.

the cable. The cable may have to be replaced.

• All fiber optic connectors should be cleaned prior to connecting to the system

• Fiber connector protective caps should be installed on all non-terminated fibers and removed just before they are

terminated.

• LC APC connectors – ensure that you hear a “click”, indicating a secure connection

• Never look directly into the end of a fiber that may be carrying laser light. Laser light can be invisible and can damage your

eyes.

3.8 Power Safety Instructions

SAFETY WARNINGS

• When installing or selecting the power supplies:

•

Be sure to disconnect all power sources before servicing.

• Calculate the required power according to the requirements of the specific installation and then determine the configuration
of the power supplies. The required DC cables will then be determined by the selected PS configuration.

• Use only UL approved power supplies

• AC and DC power supply cables – only use the power cords supplied with the units

• Install external over-current protective devices for the system according to the requirements described in section 1.2.2.

Types of Power Supplies

Corning supplies various enclosed power supplies (i.e. ICU and PSU6) that can be installed in a rack or mounted on a wall,
depending on your configuration.

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4 Installation

This chapter describes the installation of the RAU5/RAU5x. For specific guidelines on infrastructure planning, design and
installation, please consult with a Corning product line manager or Corning approved Installer.

The remote end site (RF coverage) installation consists of installing the ICU and RAU5/RAU5x modules.

General Information

1. The remote access unit must always be mounted parallel to the ceiling (horizontal) or wall (vertical) with a 1-in clearance
from the surface on the back and front to allow for proper cooling airflow and for heat dissipation.

2. Required ambient temperature:

• Wall-mount installations (vertical): 45◦C [113◦F]

• Ceiling-mount installations (horizontal): 50◦C [122◦F]

3. The RAU5 unit is provided with a standoff mount used for mounting on the wall or concrete ceilings (including above acoustic
ceiling mounts). Additional mounting accessory kits are available (ordered separately):

• BR-RAU5US-TOP: “Lift Bracket” for floating ceilings tile, mid-mount installation

• BR-RAU5US-Wall: Wall-mount bracket; Supports up to two remote access units back-to-back

4. Weight:

• RAU5x alone: 10 lbs (4.54 kg)

• RAU5x + RXU + GEM: 14.39 lbs (6.5 kg)

• External antenna: 3.7 lbs (1.7 kg)

5. A broadband antenna is required for RAU5x models ordered without a preassembled connected antenna (see Table 4-1 for
RAU5x models).

6. External cavity filters are required for installations in which RAU5x/RXU modules supporting the corresponding CELL and
LTE bands are deployed alongside units supporting the public safety service. Installation instructions are provided with each
separately ordered filter (AK-CVT700; AK-CVT800).

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Item

Quantity

5 Band Remote Access Unit (RAU5/RAU5x):

*RAU5/RAU5x model with preassembled external broadband antenna

1

Screws for mounting

on surface are not provided.

Safety Cable – preconnected to the RAU5/RAU5x

1

4.1 Package Contents

Note: Check your package contents to verify that the items in the packing list are included. If any of the listed items are missing,
contact your Corning representative.

• RAU5XUS • RAU5US-ME

• RAU5XUS-A* • RAU5US-M

• RAU5XUS-E • RAU5US-A*

• RAU5XUS-AE* • RAU5US-AE*

• RAU5US • RAU5US-AM*

• RAU5US-E • RAU5US-AME*

Standoff mount (preassembled on RAU5/RAU5x underside)

1

Note: Standoff mount includes holes in various sizes and
locations for flexible installation options.

Table 4-1 Package Contents

4.2 Mounting

Note: This section references RAU5x, however mounting procedures are the same for RAU5 and RAU5x.

4.2.1 Standard Standoff Mount Installation

Note the following:

• The installation procedure for the standoff mount provided with the RAU5x refers to wall and concrete ceiling installations.

• When mounting the bracket on a wall the captive screw (indicated in Figure 4-1) should always be positioned in the same

direction as the RAU5x connectors.

• In wallmount installations the connectors should face downwards.

• If installing above acoustic ceiling, allow for at least one inch above the acoustic ceiling for air flow cooling.

Figure 4-1.Example of (Concrete) Ceiling Installation of Mounting Bracket (RAU5x without External Antenna)

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To mount the standoff mount

1. Remove the mount from the RAU5x underside and use to mark and drill appropriate holes for mounting the bracket on the
wall or concrete ceiling. Refer to Appendix C for bracket dimensions.

2. Any of the applicable screw holes can be used.

3. Drill the appropriate screws (not provided) through the bracket installation holes and secure to surface.

Note: The RAU5x connectors should face the standoff mount captive screw.

Figure 4-2. Example of Standoff Mount Installation on Wall

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To mount the RAU5x onto the standoff mount

1. Insert the four RAU5x pins into the wide ends of the standoff mount key-holes.

2. Make sure that the captive screw fits into the designated half-slot on the RAU5x.

3. Lock RAU5x pins into the narrow ends of the standoff mount keyholes.

Figure 4-3. Mounting RAU5x onto Bracket

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4. Close captive screw to secure RAU5x and standoff mount assembly. See Figure 4-4.

Figure 4-4. Closing Bracket Captive Screw

5. Using the supplied security cable, attach the RAU5x to a permanent structure within the ceiling (e.g. acoustic ceiling grid or
concrete ceiling above).

4.2.2

This section provides instructions on how to assemble the RAU5 onto the mid-mount bracket and install the assembly in an
acoustic ceiling.

ATTENTION!

• Both the RAU5x and bracket plate must be secured to a permanent structure using safety cables. The RAU5x unit is
provided with an attached safety cable;

• A three inch clearance is required above and below the RAU5x unit from any object such as walls or ceiling to allow airflow
cooling.

Note the following:

• The “Top Bracket” plate is designed to replace a standard acoustic ceiling tile.

• It is recommended to perform the RAU5x connections after the unit is secured to the “Lift Bracket” (refer to section 4.3 for

cable connections).

• For RAU5x units without external antennas, a cap can be ordered separately and assembled onto the RAU5x and top
bracket assembly. See Section 0.

Top Bracket (Mid Mount Installation)

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4.2.2.1 Package Contents

The RAU5x “Top Bracket” kit (BR-RAU5-TOP) consists of a plate and Lift Bracket assembly. Refer to Appendix A:

Bracket Dimensions for “Top Bracket” dimensions.

Figure 4-5. “Top Bracket” Assembly Lift Bracket and Plate

4.2.2.2 Installing Bracket Assembly and Mounting RAU5x

Note: The figures in this section, illustrate the top bracket installation with an RAU5 which includes the Corning external
antenna.

To install bracket and mount RAU5x

1. Install the plate in the ceiling and using the two safety cables, pre-connected to the middle safety rings of the plate, secure to
secure to a permanent structure.

Figure 4-6. Installing “Top Bracket” Plate

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ATTENTION!

• Plate must be secured before installing the RAU5x unit!

• If the bracket is not secured via the two middle safety rings, it must be secured with safety cables via the four remaining

safety rings.

• A 3 in clearance is required from the surface above and below the RAU5x unit to allow for proper cooling airflow and for heat
dissipation.

• The installer is responsible for accommodating the installation to the surface type.

2. (After plate is installed in ceiling) Pull down the Lift Bracket to a vertical position.

Figure 4-7. Lowering Lift Bracket

3. Referring to Figure 4-8, fit the four pins on the RAU5x underside into the wide end of “Lift Bracket” keyholes and pull down
into narrow ends to lock in. Make sure that the RAU5x is secure.

Note: Lift Bracket captive screw must face the RAU5x connectors.

Figure 4-8.Mounting RAU5x onto Lift Bracket

4. Close Lift Bracket captive screw to secure RAU5x in place.

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Figure 4-9 Closing Lift Bracket Captive Screw

Note: it is recommended to perform the RAU5x connections after the unit is secured to the Lift Bracket.

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5. MANDATORY! Secure RAU5x using the attached safety cable to a permanent structure.

Figure 4-10. Securing RAU5x to Permanent Structure

6. Push up and pull down Lift Bracket into plate and verify that connection cables are not subject to kinking.

Note: The installer is solely responsible for proper cable wiring and routing of the RAU5x unit per instructions provided in
relevant Corning documentation.

Figure 4-11 Verifying that Cable Path is not Obstructed

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7. Lock “Lift Bracket” into plate - push RAU5x and Lift Bracket back up into plate and lock RAU5x into place by closing the
rotary knobs in the indicated direction.

Figure 4-12. Closing Rotary Knobs

8. Fit antenna skirt onto RAU5x.

Figure 4-13. Complete Assembled RAU5x

Note: Refer to Section 4.2.2.3for RAU5x top bracket cap assembly (kit ordered separately) for RAU5x units without Corning
external antenna.

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4.2.2.3 Top Bracket Cap Assembly

This section provides instructions on how to assemble the cap onto an installed RAU5x and “Top Bracket” assembly which does
not include the Corning plug-in external antenna.

Note the following:

• Cap, RAU5x and Top Bracket are each ordered separately.
ATTENTION! In addition to the RAU5x and Top Bracket, the cap must also be secured to a permanent structure using the

•
provided safety cable!

• The cap complies with the 3-in clearance requirement above and below the RAU5x to allow airflow cooling.

Package contents

The BR-TOP-CAP kit consists of the cap for the RAU5x Top Bracket kit.

Figure 4-14. BR-TOP-CAP

Additional required items (not provided)

• RAU5x Top Bracket - for installing RAU5x in acoustic ceilings: BR-RAU5US-TOP (ordered separately)

• RAU5x without plug-in external antenna:

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RAU5XUS and RAU5XUS-E (ordered separately)

To assemble the cap

1. Hook wide fasteners onto top bracket plate. Note that the wide fasteners face towards the base of the lift bracket.

Figure 4-15. Hooking Cap to Top Bracket plate

2. Lift up cap and hook narrow fasteners onto top bracket plate.

IMPORTANT! Before closing cap make sure to secure it to a permanent structure in the ceiling!

ATTENTION! The site engineer or contracted installer is responsible for all safety issues and procedures on-site!

Figure 4-16. Hooking Narrow Fasteners in Place

To remove the cap

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Refer to following figures for instructions on how to remove cap in order to access the RAU5x.

Figure 4-17. Removing Cap

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Item

Quantity

mount

1

2

4.2.3 Wall Mount

This section provides instructions on how to assemble up to two RAU5x units onto the wall-mount bracket and mount assembly
onto wall.

General Information

• The instructions provided are intended for concrete/brick walls.

• The RAU5x wall-mount bracket is only used with RAU5x models not including the preassembled external antenna:

RAU5XUS

•

• RAU5XUS-E

WARNING: The site engineer or contracted installer is responsible for all safety issues and procedures on-site.

4.2.3.1 Package Contents

The BR-RAU5US-WALL kit consists of the wall-mount bracket and two standard RAU5 brackets preassembled onto each side
of the wall-mount bracket door.

Wall-mount bracket

Note: Refer to pg. 5 for wall­bracket dimensions.

Standoff mount (preassembled
onto each side of the bracket door)

Drilling template – used for marking
holes for drilling

1

Table 4-2. BR-RAU5US-WALL Kit Package Items

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Additional required item (not included):

¼ in bolts (x7) for mounting bracket on wall

4.2.3.2 Installing Wall Mount Bracket and Mounting RAU5x

3. Using the provided drilling template, mark a minimum of four holes to mount the bracket (if drilling only four holes, mark the
four outer corner holes).

Note: Image of drilling pattern with required distances also appears in Appendix A: Bracket Dimensions.

IMPORTANT! RAU5x requires 3 in clearing from the surface on the back and front, top and bottom to allow for proper cooling
airflow and for heat dissipation.

Figure 4-18. Required Three IN Clearance from Surface

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4. Align bracket with marked holes and drill anchors through bracket keyholes.

ATTENTION! The installer is responsible for accommodating the installation to the surface type.

Note: Insert the bolts in anchors and tighten until bolt head is 0.5” in from surface of wall.

Figure 4-19. Drilling Anchors through Wall-Mount Bracket Keyholes

5. Hang bracket on anchors and tighten.

Figure 4-20. Mounting and Securing Bracket to Anchors

6. Mount RAU5x on standoff mount and close captive screw to secure RAU5x to bracket.

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Figure 4-21. Mounting and Securing RAU5x Unit

7. For Second RAU5 – mount on second standoff mount and close captive screw to secure RAU5x to bracket.

Figure 4-22. Mounting and Securing Second RAU5x

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8. Open and close bracket door to verify clearance for routing and connecting cables.

Note: Installer is solely responsible for proper cable wiring and routing of the RAU5x unit per instructions provided in relevant
Corning documentation.

9. Lock wall-mount bracket door.

Figure 4-23. Locking Wall-Mount Bracket Door

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4.3 Connections

Note: This section references RAU5x, however connections are performed the same for RAU5 and RAU5x models.

4.3.1 Locate Required Connection Cables

Locate the following connection cables leading from the cable infrastructure:

• DC wiring:

• One pair for MAIN POWER connection

• One pair for SECONDARY POWER connection (for RAUx models including GEM module)

• Fiber pairs (Corning SMF-28

• One fiber pair for RAUx module

• One fiber pair for GEM module (for RAUx models including GEM)

• Grounding wire

For RAU5x models not including external antenna – RF jumper cables from installed external antenna

®

fiber or compatible):

4.3.2

Route the ground, RF and fiber cables located in Section 4.3 between the standoff mount bracket and the RAU5x towards the
interface connectors.

Cable Connections

4.3.2.1 Grounding Connection

Connect the earth ground to the RAU5/RAU5x 8-32 x 3/8 grounding screw. See Figure 4-28 for example of RAU5x ground
connection.

Figure 4-24. RAU5/RAU5x Grounding Connection

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4.3.2.2 RF Connections

1. For RAU5x models not including Corning external antenna – connect the RAU5x QMA “Ext. Ant.” connector to the external
antenna, as illustrated in Figure 4-25. Note that for RAU5x units installed with RxU2325, the external antenna is connected
to the RxU2325 “ANT.” port.

Figure 4-25. RAU5/RAU5x External Antenna Connection

Note: See Section 3.6 3.6.1 for supported external antenna types.

2. Add-on connections (i.e., RxU/RxU2325):

For RAU5/RAU5x with RxU:

• Connect RxU “Ext. Ant.” QMA port to external antenna

Figure 4-26. RAU5/RAU5x with RxU - External Antenna Connections

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• If required by site planner – perform (QMA) connections to CELL and/or LTE external filters. Refer to Section 4.5 for

details on filter connections.

For RAU5x with RxU2325:

• Connect the RxU2325 “ANT.” QMA connector to the external antenna.

• Using the RF jumper (P/N 705A052301), supplied with the add-on, connect the RxU2325 “To RAU” QMA connector to

the RAU5x “ANT External” QMA connector.

Figure 4-27. RF Connections for RAU5x with RxU2325

• If required by site planner – perform (QMA) UL/DL external connections to external filters.

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4.3.2.3 Fiber Connections

Connect optic fiber pair to RAU5x module LC APC optic connector. See Figure 4-28.

Figure 4-28. Ground, Fiber and RF Cable Connections for RAU5x

4.3.3

Note: The power consumption is the same for both RxU and RxU2325 modules.

RAU5x “MAIN POWER” (for RAU5x/RAU5x+RxU) DC input power connections (see Figure 4-29) – connect DC wire pair to the
terminal block connector:

• Power input range: 37 to 57 VDC

• Wire size: 12-30 AWG

• Maximum consumption:

• RAU5x: 44.5 V; 50 W

• RAU5x + RXU: 44.5 V; 76 W

Main Power Connections

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Figure 4-29 RAU5x Main Power DC Connections

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4.3.4 GEM Connections (for Configurations including GEMs)

1. Connect DC wire pair to the RAU5x Secondary Power DC input connector (see Figure 4-30):

• Wire size: 12-30 AWG

• Max. Consumption:

• GEM: 4 W (RAU5: 44.5 V ; 52 W; RAU5x + RXU + GEM: 44.5 V; 78 W)

• For 2 PoE ports of 802.3af: 43 V ; 31 W (Input range: 43 – 57 V DC)

• For 2 PoE ports of 802.3af: 52 V ; 62 W (Input range: 52 – 57 V DC)

Figure 4-30. RAU5x MAIN and SECONDARY DC Input Connections

2. Connect fiber to SFP module ports as follows:

• If using fiber terminated with LC APC (green), connect to pre-inserted APC to UPC adapters

• If using fiber terminated with LC UPC connector (blue), remove pre-inserted APC to UPC adapters and connect directly

to SFP module ports.

3. Connect the A and B Ethernet ports to the PoE clients using Ethernet cables.

Note: A and B ports – 10/100/1000 BASE-T with 802.3at compliant Power over Ethernet (PoE+) PSE ports.

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Figure 4-31. GEM Module Interfaces Connections

4.4 Verify Normal Operation

Referring to Figure 4-32 and Table 4-3 verify normal operation of RAU5x, RxU and GEM (if installed) modules.

Figure 4-32. RAU5x, RxU and GEM LEDs

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Module

LED

Description

RAU5x LINK Steady Green: Optical link power to/from the RAU5x is normal

Blinking Green: Optical power from remote is lower than required

Off: No optical link detected

POWER Steady Green: Input power detected by RAU5x

Off: No power supplied to RAU5x

RUN Blinking Green:

Off: No power supplied to the unit

RXU RUN Blinking Green:

Off: No power supplied to the unit

GEM

(GEM)
RUN/STATUS

Steady Green (with short
blink every ~ 10 sec):

Steady Yellow: GEM Fault

ETHERNET
LINK

ETHERNET
ACT

Steady Green: Link

Off: No link

Blinking Yellow: Activity

Off: No activity

(SFP) LINK Steady Green: Link

Blinking Green: Activity

Steady Yellow: Fault

Off: No link

(PortA/B) PoE Steady Green: PoE enabled

RAU5x boot up sequence complete and module software
up and running

RXU boot up sequence complete and module software up
and running

GEM On/Normal

Steady Yellow: PoE fault

Off: PoE off

Table 4-3. Normal Operation LED Status Descriptions

The RxU2325 status LED is located on the top side of the module, as shown in Figure 4-33.Verify that the LED shows green,
indicating power and normal operation

Figure 4-33. RxU2325 Status LED Location

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4.5 RAU5x/RxU Cavity Filter Installation

Note: This section references RAU5x, however connections are performed the same for RAU5 and RAU5x models. The same
applies to RxU2325 connections to RAU5/RAU5x.

The external cavity filters are required when the RF services modules supporting the corresponding CELL and LTE bands are
deployed alongside units supporting the public safety service.

• The RAU5x supports connections to external CELL and LTE Filters

• The RXU supports connections to an external LTE Filter.

• In cases where an LTE External Filter is required and the RAU5x includes the RxU module – both modules must be

connected to an external LTE filter.

Note the following:

• The cavity filter mounting bracket supports wall/ceiling/acoustic ceiling installations. See Figure 4-34.

Figure 4-34.Cavity Filter Dimensions and Mounting Holes

• Consider the length of the RF jumpers (3 m) and the distance from the RAU5x when determining the installation location.

• For acoustic ceiling installations – use provided safety cable to secure the filter assembly to a permanent structure within the

ceiling (e.g., acoustic ceiling grid or concrete ceiling above).

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Item

Description

Quantity

4.5.1 Package Contents

Check your package contents to verify that the items in the packing list are included. If any of the listed items are missing,
contact your Corning representative.

Cavity Filter (depends on
order)

Mounting Bracket

Safety Cable Required for acoustic ceiling installations 1

RF Jumpers

Table 4-4. Cavity Filter Package Items

4.5.2

To mount Cavity Filter on Concrete Ceiling

1. Using the two holes (Item B in Figure 4-34) as a guide, mark the location of the holes to be drilled in the ceiling.

2. Drill the holes in ceiling corresponding to the diameter of the toggle anchors to be used (not provided).

3. Mount the Cavity Filter as shown in Figure 4-35.

(Concrete) Ceiling Mounting Option

CVT800 - 836.5MHz; 0.5W; 824-849MHz;
IL=1.6 dB max.; SMA

CVT700 – LTE; 0.5W; 698-716MHz;
777-787MHz; IL=1.5 dB; SMA

Provides wall mount and ceiling mount
installation options (pre-assembled with filter)

SMA to QMA RF jumpers; L=3m; Used for
RAUx/RXU filter connections

1

1

2

Figure 4-35. Illustration of Cavity Filter Mounted on Ceiling

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4.5.3 Acoustic Ceiling Mount Installation

In acoustic ceiling mount installations, the Cavity Filter can be fastened to the grid by slipping tie wraps through slits on the
bracket (Item C in Figure 4-34) and securing the assembly to the grid with the provided safety cable. Refer to Figure 4-36.

Figure 4-36. Illustration of Cavity Filter Mounted on Acoustic Ceiling Grid

4.5.4

To mount Cavity Filter on Wall

1. Using the four key holes (Item A in Figure 4-34) as a guide, mark the location of the holes to be drilled in the wall.

2. Drill the holes in the wall corresponding to the diameter of the anchors to be used (not provided).

Wall Mount Installation

Figure 4-37. Marking and Inserting Anchors in Wall

3. Hang the Cavity Filter on the anchors/screws and pull down to lock in narrow end of key hole. Refer to Figure 4-38.

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Figure 4-38. Mounting Cavity Filter on Wall

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4.5.5 Filter Connections

Using the provided SMA to QMA RF jumpers, connect the Cavity Filter IN and OUT QMA ports to the corresponding filter
(CELL/LTE) SMA connectors on the RF module.

Note: In installations where additional units are deployed which support the 700 MHz band and the RAU5x is installed with an
RXU – both RAU5x and RXU modules must be connected to an external LTE filter. See Figure

Figure 4-39. Example of RAU5x External CELL Filter Connections

4-39 and Figure 4-40.

Figure 4-40. Example of RAU5x and RXU External LTE Filter Connections

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5 Appendix A: Bracket Dimensions

Standoff Mount

Figure 5-1. Standoff Mount Dimensions

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Top Bracket

Figure 5-2 RAU5 Top Bracket Dimensions

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Wall Mount Bracket

Figure 5-3. RAU5 Wall Mount Bracket Dimensions

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Wall Mount Bracket - Drilling Pattern Dimensions

Note: The drilling pattern template is provided with the wall mount bracket kit (P/N: BR-RAU5US-WALL).

Figure 5-4. RAU5 Wall Mount Drilling Pattern Dimensions

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Item

Quantity

Image

Description

Quantity

6 Appendix B: Upgrades

This section describes how to upgrade the RAU5x (and RAU5) with an RxU, RxU2325, and/or GEM plug-in module for units’
ordered initially without these modules installed.

6.1 Package Contents

Each plug-in module is ordered separately. Check the package contents for external damage.

Remote Expansion Unit (RXU) 1

Table 6-1. RXU Package Contents

Gigabit Ethernet Module
(GEM)

SFP – Fiber UPC Module
(pre-inserted)

UPC to APC Adapter 2

Table 6-2. GEM Package Contents

1

1

6.2 Installing the Plug-in Module in the RAU5x

General Information

• There is no need to dismount the RAU5x from mounting surface.

• The RxU/RxU2325 and GEM are hot-swappable and do not require disconnecting cables leading from the ceiling or power.

Before installing plug-in module

• For RAU5x units mounted with top bracket (described in Section 4.2.2):

• For installations with cap – remove cap (refer to Section 4.2.2.3)

• Pull the lift bracket down

• For RAU5x units with assembled broadband antenna – open antenna by pushing in on the pins on both sides of the antenna

cover and pulling on the side handles, as show in Figure 6-1.

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Figure 6-1. Opening RAU5x Antenna

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To install plug-in module in RAU5x :

1. Plug-in module as follows:

• RxU/RxU2325 – plug-in RxU into right

and close the two screws to secure in place.

• GEM - plug-in GEM into left

side of the RAU5x as indicated in Figure 6-2 (area highlighted in blue in inset) and close the

screw to secure in place.

side of the RAU5x as indicated in Figure 6-2 (area highlighted in green in inset)

Figure 6-2. Plugging-in RxU and GEM

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LED

Description

2. For units with broadband antenna – close antenna.

3. For RxU/RxU2325:

• With external antennas from other vendor - connect RxU “EXT. ANT.” QMA connector to an external antenna for MIMO

coverage

• With Corning external antenna – connect RxU “EXT. ANT.” QMA connector to the external antennas’ “RXU” QMA port

using RF jumper.

Note: If cavity filter connections are required for the LTE 700 MHz band – refer to Section 4.5 for relevant connections.

4. For GEM - refer to Section 4.3.4 for GEM connections.

5. Verify that RAU5x LEDs on front panel indicate normal operation status:

LINK Steady green - Optical link power to/from the RAU is normal

Blinking green - Optical power from remote is lower than required

Off – No optical link detected

POWER Steady green - Input power within required range detected

Off – No power supplied to RAU

RUN Blinking green – RAU boot up sequence complete and module SW up and running

Off – No power supplied to unit

6. Table 6-3. RAU5x LED Descriptions

7. For units installed with top bracket – push lift bracket into place.

8. For units with top bracket cap – replace cap (see Section 4.2.2.3).

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Technology

Frequency Range (MHz)

Service/Band

Uplink (UL)

Downlink (DL)

Service/Band

LTE

700 MHz

ESMR800/

CELL850 MHz

PCS

1900 MHz

AWS

1700 MHz

AWS+AWS3***

1700 MHz

WCS

2300 MHz

LTE

2500 MHz TDD

RF Parameter

DL

DL

DL

UL

DL

UL

DL

UL

DL

UL

DL

UL

DL

UL

Frequency
Range (MHz)

728 - 746

698 -

862-869/

817-824/

1930 -

1850 -

2110 -

1710 -

2110 -

1710 -

2350 -

2305 -

2496 - 2690

Maximum
Output Power
Per Antenna
Port (dBm)

15 15 20 18 20 18

18
Maximum
Input Power
(dBm)

Typical
Antenna Gain
(dBi)

Horizontal
Polarization
Omni @ 34-45
Degree

-2 to 0

-2 to 0

-1 to 1

-1 to 1

-1 to 1

-1 to 1

-1 to 1

UL Gain (dB)

-19 to 15

-19 to 15

-19 to

-19 to 15

-19 to 15

-19 to 15

-19 to 15

Input IP3
(dBm) AGC
OFF Typical

-5 -5 -5 -5 -5 -6 -6

Input IP3
(dBm) AGC
ON Typical

5 5 5 5 5 5

5

SFDR* (dB)

60 64 64 60 60 60 60

Maximum
Intermod

-13 -13

-13 -13 -13 -13

7 Appendix C: Specifications

Supported Services

LTE 700 MHz Lower ABC

700 MHz Upper C

698-716
777-787

728-746
746-756

CDMA/WCDMA**/ TDMA/GSM/LTE* ESMR800/CELL850 817-824/824-849 862-869/869-894

WCDMA**/LTE* AWS1/3 1700 1710-1780 2110-2180

CDMA/WCDMA**/TDMA/GSM/LTE* PCS + G 1900 1850-1915 1930-1995

LTE

LTE 2500 MHz TDD 2496 – 2690 (UL/DL combined)

*WCDMA service is based on 3GPP standards, LTE service may deployed in the future due to frequencies re-farming planned by the carriers as well

**WCDMA service is based on 3GPP2 CDMA2000 standards.

RF Parameters

746 - 756

716

777 -

787

869-894

824-849

1995

WCS 2305-2315 2350-2360

1915

2155

1755

2180

1780

2360

2315

(min)****

0 to 37 -10 to 37/

0 to 37

0 0.5 3 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5

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0 to 37 0 to 37 0 to 37 0 to 37 0 to 37

15

(min)****

Distortion
[dBm]

UL NF**(dB)

Gain
Flatness/Rippl
e (dB)

±2.0

±2.0

±2.0

±2.0

±2.0

±2.0

±2.0

Optical

Optical Output Power

Max. Optical Budget

Back Reflectance

Optical Connector

Fiber Type

Wavelength

12 12 12 12 12 12 12

* SFDR calculated with bandwidth of 1.23 MHz for the CELL and PCS and with 5 MHz for the LTE and AWS
**Typical for single remote access unit
***AWS3 supported by RAU5x models only.
****20 dBm if only one of the services is operating.

< 9 dBm

5 dB

- 60 dB

LC APC SM

Corning® SMF-28® fiber or compatible

1310 ± 10nm (@ 25◦ C)

Environmental Specifications

Operating Temperature

Storage Temperature

0°C to +50°C (32°F to 122°F)

-20°C to 85°C (-4°F to 185°F)

Standards and Approvals

Laser Safety

EMC CE EN 301 489, EN55022, EN 61000

Safety UL 60950

FDA/CE 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 except for deviations pursuant to laser notice no.
50 and IEC 60825-1

Class 1M (applicable to FMM/FRM)

FCC 47 CFR Part 15, 22, 24, 27

IEC 60825-1:2007
IEC 60825-2:2010
CAN/CSA-C22.2 No.60950-1-03
Fire Safety UL 2043

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5 Band Remote Access Unit (RAU5/RAU5x)

RAU5/RAU5x hosts the following modules:

Interface Connections

GEM module Interface – power and digital

Antenna

Power Consumption

For Main Power Input:

For Secondary Power Input:

Management

Physical Characteristics

(Enclosure and Modules)

Mounting:

Mid-mount (acoustic ceiling) – separately ordered kit

Dimensions (H x W x D):

With external antenna and skirt: 6.1 x 13.1 x 13.1 in (154 x 338 x 338 mm)

Weight

:

Environment

Ambient Temperature:

Ceiling-mount installations: 50◦C (122◦F)

Component Specifications

1. RXU; Remote expansion module, for additional LTE and
AWS MIMO service. One module per RAU5/RAU5x.

2. GEM; Giga bit Ethernet module – upgrade module for the
RAU5/RAU5x. One module per RAU5/RAU5xGEM;

Two LC APC SM fiber connectors; UL and DL
Two DC power inputs ports; main and secondary in case of PoE clients

Two QMA RF ports; for External cavity filter (In/Out) use -LTE and CELL filters
One broadband external antenna QMA connector (connected antenna must have a
return loss of 12 dB)
One RJ-45 MGMT (local) connection
RXU module interface – power, digital and RF

Omni-Directional (15◦ down from horizon)

Managed via the headend control module (HCM ):

Input Range: 37-57 VDC
RAU5/RAU5x only: 44.5 V; 50 W
RAU5/RAU5x + RXU: 44.5 V; 76 W
RAU5/RAU5x + GEM: 44.5 V; 52 W
RAU5/RAU5x + RxU + GEM: 44.5 V; 78 W

For 2 PoE ports of 802.3af: 46 V; 31.5 W (Input range: 43 - 57 V DC)

For 2 PoE ports of 802.3at: 52.5 V; 62 W (Input range: 52 - 57 V DC)

• RAU5: software v1.3 and higher

• RAU5x: software v1.9 and higher

Wall/ceiling (Horizontal mount)
Mounting bracket included in the installation kit

Without external antenna: 3.6* x 12.9 x 10.4 in (90 x 327 x 264 mm)

*3.6 in (90 mm) without standard mounting bracket; 4.4 in (111 mm) with standard mounting bracket

(applies to both RAU5/RAU5x)

RAU5x only (no external antenna or plug-in modules): 10 lbs (4.5 kg)
RAU5x and RXU and GEM only: 14.39 lbs (6.5 kg)

External Antenna: 3.7 lbs (1.7 kg)

Wall-mount installations: 45◦C (113◦F)

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Remote Expansion Unit (RxU)

Supported Services

Interfaces

Management

Physical Characteristics

2300 MHz/2500 MHz Remote Expansion Unit (RxU2325)

Services

Interfaces

Management

Physical Characteristics

Cavity Duplexer for LTE 700 MHz

Frequency Range

Bandwidth

Insertion Loss
(Maximum)

Passband Ripple
(Maximum)

Return Loss (Minimum)

Rejection

Upgrade module supporting two services
AWS MIMO and LTE 700 MIMO

Three pins for integration with RAU5/RAU5x(power, control
and RF)

Management via host
RAU5/RAU5x

Mounting: Plugs into RAU5/RAU5x

Dimensions
(H x W x D):

Weight: 3.08 lbs (1.4 kg)

Upgrade module supporting two services

2.3 GHz WCS and 2.5 GHz (LTE) TDD bands

Two QMA RF ports for external LTE and CELL cavity filter

connections
One broadband external antenna QMA connector

(connected antenna must have a return loss of 12 dB)

Management via host RAU5x

Mounting: Plugs into RAU5/RAU5x

Dimensions
(H x W x D):

Weight: 3.08 lbs (1.4 kg)

1.09 x 12.8 x 9.8 in
(27.7 x 327.5 x 250 mm)

1.09 x 12.8 x 9.8 in
(27.7 x 327.5 x 250 mm)

LTE 700 MHz external cavity duplexer for RAU/RxU modules supporting the LTE band
and which are deployed alongside units supporting the public safety service.

777 MHz ~ 787 MHz

10 MHz

1.5 dB

0.8 dB

18.0 dB, all ports

55 dB Min @ DC ~ 620 MHz

40 dB Min @ 698 MHz ~ 716 MHz

35 dB Min @ 728 MHz ~ 757 MHz

30 dB Min @ 765 MHz ~ 775 MHz

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30dB Min @ 793 MHz ~ 1000 MHz

Average Power Rating

In/Out Impedance

Operating Temperature

Environmental

Interfaces

Physical Characteristics

Cavity Duplexer for 800 MHz

Frequency
Range

Insertion Loss

Ripple

Return Loss
(Minimum)

Rejection

Average Power
Rating

In/Out
Impedance

Operating
Temperature

Environmental

Interfaces

Physical
Characteristics

25 dB Min @ 1396 MHz ~ 1432 MHz

40 dB Min @ 1800 MHz ~ 2700 MHz

0.5W CW maximum

50 Ohms nominal

-20◦ C to +85◦ C

RoHS compliant

Two RF SMA connectors

Mounting:

Dimensions

(H x W X D):

CELL 800 MHz external cavity duplexer for RAU/RxU modules supporting the CELL
band and which are deployed alongside units supporting the public safety service.

817 MHz ~ 849 MHz

1.4 dB Typical

1.6 dB Maximum

0.9 dB Typical

1.1 dB Maximum

15 dB

55 dB Min @ DC ~ 620 MHz

40 dB Min @ 728 MHz ~ 757 MHz

30 dB Min @ 777 MHz ~ 787 MHz

23 dB Min @ 815 MHz

23 dB Min @ 851 ~ 866 MHz

45 dB Min @ 1000 MHz ~ 1300 MHz

50 dB Min @ 1800 MHz ~ 2700 MHz

Wall, ceiling, acoustic ceiling

5.6 x 3.8 x 1.8 in
(144 x 98 x 46 mm)

0.5W CW Max.

50 Ohms Nominal

-20◦ C to +85◦ C

RoHS Compliant

Two RF SMA connectors

Mounting: Wall, ceiling, acoustic ceiling

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Dimensions
(H x W X D):

6.0 x 2.9 x 1.6 in
(159 x 75 x 42 mm)

Gigabit Ethernet Module (GEM)

Interfaces

Throughput

Power

Switching

Physical
Characteristics

GEM –Ethernet over fiber-to-copper.
10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet 1000BASE-X fiber.
Two 802.3 at compliant Power over Ethernet (PoE) PSE ports

GEM – L2 switch contains:
One 1000BASE-X fiber SFP
Two 10/100/1000BASE-T with 802.3at compliant Power over

Ethernet (PoE+) PSE ports

Six Gbps forwarding rate

Installations with RAU5/RAU5x - powered via RAU secondary
power input (see RAU5 power consumption specifications)

IPv4 and IPv6 transparent
MAC table 512 entries
VLAN - unfiltered forwarding between ports
IGMP forward to all ports, no snooping

Mounting: Plug-in: RAU5/RAU5x upgrade module

Dimensions
(H x W x D):

Weight: 1.1 lbs (0.5 kg)

1.28 x 3.79 x 5.95 in
(32.7 x 96.3 x 151.3 mm)

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Part Number

Description

Part Number

Description

8 Appendix D: Ordering Information

RAU5x Remotes

RAU5XUS Remote access unit, five band remote supporting: ESMR 800/CELL 850, LTE 700,

AWS+AWS3 1700 and PCS 1900

RAU5XUS-A Remote access unit, supporting five bands and broad-band antenna.

ESMR 800/CELL 850, LTE 700, AWS+AWS3 1700, and PCS 1900; With antenna
assembled (P/N: RAU5US-ANT)

RAU5XUS-E Remote access unit, supporting five bands and 2x PoE+ ports.

ESMR 800/CELL 850, LTE 700, AWS+AWS3 1700, and PCS 1900

RAU5xUS-AE Remote access unit, supporting five bands, broad-band antenna and 2x PoE+

ports. ESMR 800/CELL 850, LTE 700, AWS+AWS3 1700, and PCS 1900
Antenna assembled (P/N: RAU5US-ANT)

RAU5XUS-2325

Remote access unit supporting seven bands: LTE 700, ESMR 800/CELL 850, PCS
1900, AWS and AWS3 1700, WCS 2300 and 2500 TDD

RAU5XUS-A2325

RAU5XUS-E2325

RAU5XUS-AE2325

Remote access unit supporting seven bands: LTE 700, ESMR 800/CELL 850,
PCS 1900, AWS and AWS3 1700, WCS 2300, and 2500 TDD; includes assembled
antenna (P/N: RAU5US-ANT)

Remote access unit with two PoE+ ports supporting seven bands: LTE 700, ESMR
800/CELL 850, PCS 1900, AWS and AWS3 1700, WCS 2300, and 2500 TDD.

Remote access unit, with two PoE+ Ports supporting seven bands: LTE 700, ESMR
800/CELL 850, PCS 1900, AWS+AWS3 1700, WCS 2300 and 2500 TDD; includes
assembled antenna (P/N: RAU5US-ANT)

RAU5 Remotes

RAU5US Remote Access Unit, five band Remote supporting: ESMR 800/CELL 850, LTE 700,

AWS 1700 and PCS 1900

RAU5US-E Remote Access Unit, 2 PoE+ ports and five band Remote supporting: ESMR

800/CELL 850, LTE 700, AWS 1700 and PCS 1900

RAU5US-ME Remote Access Unit, 2 PoE+ ports, five band Remote and MIMO bands

supporting: ESMR 800/CELL 850, MIMO-LTE 700, MIMO-AWS 1700 and PCS
1900

RAU5US-M Remote Access Unit, 5 band Remote and MIMO bands supporting: ESMR

800/CELL 850, MIMO-LTE 700, MIMO-AWS 1700 and PCS 1900

RAU5US-A Remote Access Unit, five band Remote supporting: ESMR 800/CELL 850, LTE

700, AWS 1700, and PCS 1900 + Ant assembled with the RAU5 ­PN:RAU5US-ANT

RAU5US-AE Remote Access Unit, 2 PoE+ ports and five band Remote supporting: ESMR

800/CELL 850, LTE 700, AWS 1700, and PCS 1900 + Ant assembled to the RAU5

- PN:RAU5US-ANT

RAU5US-AM Remote Access Unit, five band Remote and MIMO bands supporting: ESMR

800/CELL 850, MIMO-LTE 700, MIMO-AWS 1700, and PCS 1900 + Ant assembled
to the RAU5 - PN:RAU5US-ANT

RAU5US-AME Remote Access Unit, 2 PoE+ ports, five band Remote and MIMO bands

supporting: ESMR 800/CELL 850, MIMO-LTE 700, MIMO-AWS 1700 and PCS
1900 + Ant assembled with the RAU5 - PN:RAU5US-ANT

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Part Number

Description

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Accessories

RAU5US-ANT Broad-band antenna module for RAU5/RAU5x

BR-RAU5US-Wall Remote bracket for wall mount installation; supports up to two RAU5x units

back-to-back

BR-RAU5US-TOP RAU5/RAU5x bracket for floating ceilings tile, mid-mount installation

BR-RAU5US-CAP Cover plate for “Top ceiling” RAU5x bracket (BR-RAU5US-TOP) – for installations

including RAU5/RAU5x without Corning external antenna

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