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Fiber Distributed Antenna System

(Fiber DAS)

Operation Manual

Instruction Book Part Number 920-Fiber-DAS Rev. P4

Delta Node® is a registered trademark of Delta Node Solutions Ltd. and Bird Technologies, Inc.

Safety Precautions

The following are general safety precautions that are not necessarily related to any specific part or procedure, and do not necessarily appear elsewhere in this publication. These precautions must be thoroughly understood and apply to all phases of operation and maintenance.

WARNING

Keep Away From Live Circuits

Operating Personnel must at all times observe general safety precautions. Do not replace components or make

adjustments to the inside of the test equipment with the high voltage supply turned on. To avoid casualties,

always remove power.

WARNING

Shock Hazard

Do not attempt to remove the RF transmission line while RF power is present.

WARNING

Do Not Service Or Adjust Alone

Under no circumstances should any person reach into an enclosure for the purpose of service or adjustment of

equipment except in the presence of someone who is capable of rendering aid.

WARNING

Safety Earth Ground

An uninterruptible earth safety ground must be supplied from the main power source to test instruments.

Grounding one conductor of a two conductor power cable is not sufficient protection. Serious injury or death can

occur if this grounding is not properly supplied.

WARNING

Resuscitation

Personnel working with or near high voltages should be familiar with modern methods of resuscitation.

WARNING

Remove Power

Observe general safety precautions. Do not open the instrument with the power applied.

Safety Precautions

Safety Symbols

WARNING

Warning notes call attention to a procedure, which if not correctly performed, could result in personal injury.

CAUTION

Caution notes call attention to a procedure, which if not correctly performed, could result in damage to the

instrument.

Note: Calls attention to supplemental information.

The laser used in this system is a Class 3b laser that produces invisible infra-red coherent light. Avoid looking into connected fibers and receptacles. Not safe to view with optical instruments. Always put the protection caps on unused fibers and receptacles.

Fiber Distributed Antenna System (Fiber DAS)

Warning Statements

The following safety warnings appear in the text where there is danger to operating and maintenance personnel and are repeated here for emphasis.

WARNING

This is NOT a consumer device.

It is design 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. You MUST register Class B signal boosters (as defined

in 47 CFR 90.219) online at www.fcc.gov/signal-boosters/registration. Unauthorized use may result in

significant forfeiture penalties, including penalties in excess of $100,000 for each continuing violation.

See

page 42

For CMRS 817-824MHz Applications and American Cellular Applications:

WARNING

This is NOT a consumer device.

It is design 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.

See

page 42

WARNING

This is NOT a consumer device.

It is designed for installation by an installer approved by an ISED licensee.

You MUST have an ISED LICENCE or the express consent of an ISED licensee to operate this device.

See

page 42

WARNING

Avoid looking into connected fibers and receptacles.

The laser used in this system is a Class 3b laser that produces invisible infra-red coherent light. Not safe to view

with optical instruments. Always put the protection caps on unused fibers and receptacles.

See

page 15

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Safety Precautions

Caution Statements

The following equipment cautions appear in the text and are repeated here for emphasis.

CAUTION

Turn Off Test Tone

Do not forget to turn off the test tone when you are done with your uplink. Better check one extra time. They will

otherwise interfere with the normal operation of the system by causing noise to the base station.

See

page 116

CAUTION

Unauthorized antennas, cables, and/or coupling devices may cause non-conformity with national or international

regulations, could cause damage, or non-conforming ERP/EIRP.

See

page 43

CAUTION

When mating RF connectors, ensure that they are properly aligned and not cross threaded.

Tighten SMA connectors to 8 in.-lbs.

Do over torque RF connectors, this could result in damage to the Unit.

Do not under torque RF connectors, this could result in poor signal transmission.

See

page 49

Fiber Distributed Antenna System (Fiber DAS)

Safety Statements

USAGE

ANY USE OF THIS INSTRUMENT IN A MANNER NOT SPECIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER MAY IMPAIR THE INSTRUMENT’S SAFETY PROTECTION.

USO

EL USO DE ESTE INSTRUMENTO DE MANERA NO ESPECIFICADA POR EL FABRICANTE, PUEDE ANULAR LA PROTECCIÓN DE SEGURIDAD DEL INSTRUMENTO.

BENUTZUNG

WIRD DAS GERÄT AUF ANDERE WEISE VERWENDET ALS VOM HERSTELLER BESCHRIEBEN, KANN DIE GERÄTESICHERHEIT BEEINTRÄCHTIGT WERDEN.

UTILISATION

TOUTE UTILISATION DE CET INSTRUMENT QUI N’EST PAS EXPLICITEMENT PRÉVUE PAR LE FABRICANT PEUT ENDOMMAGER LE DISPOSITIF DE PROTECTION DE L’INSTRUMENT.

IMPIEGO

QUALORA QUESTO STRUMENTO VENISSE UTILIZZATO IN MODO DIVERSO DA COME SPECIFICATO DAL PRODUTTORE LA PROZIONE DI SICUREZZA POTREBBE VENIRNE COMPROMESSA.

Safety Precautions

SERVICE

SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOR USE BY SERVICE - TRAINED PERSONNEL ONLY. TO AVOID DANGEROUS ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT PERFORM ANY SERVICING UNLESS QUALIFIED TO DO SO.

SERVICIO

LAS INSTRUCCIONES DE SERVICIO SON PARA USO EXCLUSIVO DEL PERSONAL DE SERVICIO CAPACITADO. PARA EVITAR EL PELIGRO DE DESCARGAS ELÉCTRICAS, NO REALICE NINGÚN SERVICIO A MENOS QUE ESTÉ CAPACITADO PARA HACERIO.

WARTUNG

ANWEISUNGEN FÜR DIE WARTUNG DES GERÄTES GELTEN NUR FÜR GESCHULTES FACHPERSONAL.

ZUR VERMEIDUNG GEFÄHRLICHE, ELEKTRISCHE SCHOCKS, SIND WARTUNGSARBEITEN AUSSCHLIEßLICH VON QUALIFIZIERTEM SERVICEPERSONAL DURCHZUFÜHREN.

ENTRENTIEN

L’EMPLOI DES INSTRUCTIONS D’ENTRETIEN DOIT ÊTRE RÉSERVÉ AU PERSONNEL FORMÉ AUX OPÉRATIONS D’ENTRETIEN. POUR PRÉVENIR UN CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE DANGEREUX, NE PAS EFFECTUER D’ENTRETIEN SI L’ON N’A PAS ÉTÉ QUALIFIÉ POUR CE FAIRE.

ASSISTENZA TECNICA

LE ISTRUZIONI RELATIVE ALL’ASSISTENZA SONO PREVISTE ESCLUSIVAMENTE PER IL PERSONALE OPPORTUNAMENTE ADDESTRATO. PER EVITARE PERICOLOSE SCOSSE ELETTRICHE NON EFFETTUARRE ALCUNA RIPARAZIONE A MENO CHE QUALIFICATI A FARLA.

Fiber Distributed Antenna System (Fiber DAS)

About This Manual

This manual covers the operating & maintenance instructions for the following models:

Fiber-DAS

Changes to this Manual

We have made every effort to ensure this manual is accurate. If you discover any errors, or if you have suggestions for improving this manual, please send your comments to our Solon, Ohio factory. This manual may be periodically updated. When inquiring about updates to this manual refer to the part number: 920-Fiber-DAS; and revision: P4.

Chapter Layout

Introduction — Describes the fundamentals of the Bird Fiber-DAS and provides a list of commonly used

abbreviations and acronyms.

System Description — Describes the Major components that make up a Bird Fiber-DAS system. Installation Guidelines — Provides FCC requirements and safety considerations when installing a Bird Fiber-

DAS.

Commissioning — Lists the preparations and equipment required to successfully install and commission the Bird

Fiber-DAS.

RF Commissioning — Contains useful advice on how to design a well working system as well as examples for

fine tuning link a budget and controlling noise in a Bird Fiber-DAS.

Model Identification — Provides a breakdown of the Bird part numbers for the Fiber-DAS systems. A table of

part numbers used for Remote Units is also provided.

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Table of Contents

Safety Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii

Warning Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii

Caution Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv

Safety Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v

Changes to this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

Chapter Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

Chapter 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

RF on fiber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Chapter 2 System Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Gateways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Central Gateway (CGW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Base Station Gateway (BGW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Remote Gateway (RGW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Headend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

DCS - Network Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Master Frame Unit (MFU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Base Station Interface Unit (BIU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Interconnect Unit (ICU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Fiber Optic Interface (FOI) unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

PSU – the rack power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Remote Unit (RU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

DDR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

DDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

DDH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

DDU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Remote Unit Frequency Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

DMU – Remote head end . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Repeaters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

DMR 400 Series Rack Mount Repeater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

DLR 600 Series Low Power Repeater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

DMR600 Series Medium Power Repeater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

DMR 800Series Medium Power Repeater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

DHR 800 Series High Power Repeater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Bird Repeater Frequency Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Chapter 3 Installation guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Health and Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Cable Routing/Antenna Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Antenna Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Safety and Care for Fibers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Tools and Material Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Fiber Optics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Miscellaneous Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Installing Headend Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

BGW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Ethernet Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

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Fiber Distributed Antenna System (Fiber DAS)

Master Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Power Supply Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

BIU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

ICU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

FOI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

RFU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Powering Up the Head End . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Installing Remote Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Single Remote Unit Wall Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Double Remote Unit Wall Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Remote Unit Pole Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Solar Shield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Remote Unit Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Installing the DHR Repeater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Single Repeater Wall Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Double Repeater Wall Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Repeater Pole Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Solar Shield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Chapter 4 DAS Software Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Ethernet Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

BGW Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

BGW Naming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

EXT Ethernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

VPN Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Time Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

NTP Servers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Email Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

BIU Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

BIU RF1 Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

BIU RF1 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

BIU Hardware Test Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

BIU Alarm List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

BIU Change History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

BIU Alarm configuration RF1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

BIU Advanced Network Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

BIU Advanced Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

BIU Application Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

BIU Reset to Factory Default . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

FOI Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

FOI Opto Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

FOI Opto and Attenuator Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

FOI Fiber Network Subunits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

FOI Network Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

FOI Reset to Factory Default . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

FOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

RF Strip 1 XXX MHz Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

RF Strip 1 XXX MHz Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

FOR Opto Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

FOR Opto Gain and Attenuation Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Table of Contents

FOR Fiber Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

FOR Application Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Slave FOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Naming Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Moving Remotes to Different FOI Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Replacing Master Unit Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

Moving Master Unit Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Chapter 5 Commissioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Necessary tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

System Commissioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Pre-requisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Commissioning Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Bird VPN Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100

VPN Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100

Wireless Modem Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Modem DHCP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Modem VPN Tunnels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Modem Port Forwarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

BGW Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Rolling Back Modem Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Setup local Network UDP Ports for CGW Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

Local Connection to Remote Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

Local Connection to Remote Unit with Two FOR's . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109

Connection to BGW from Remote Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110

Chapter 6 RF Commissioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Setting up the uplink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

Noise load on Radio Base Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Practical approach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114

Chapter 7 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Base Station Gateway (BGW) Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Fiber Optic Remote (FOR) Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117

Remote Unit (RU) Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Fiber optic Interface (FOI) Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125

Base Station Interface (BIU) Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

Medium Power Amplifier (PA) Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

Variable Gain Amplifier (VGA) Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138

Analog Pre-distortion (APD) Amplifier Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140

Multi-carrier Power Amplifier Interface (MPI) alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

Chapter 8 Model Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

System Model Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

Remote End Unit Part Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

Public Safety DDR Module Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

Cellular DDR Module Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

Chapter 1 Introduction

The Bird fiber distributed antenna system (Fiber-DAS) was developed from the start with fiber-optic cable as the distribution medium. This allows for excellent radio performance and best in class system noise figure of less than 3 dB, from the remote unit antenna port to the base station interface port.

The Bird Fiber-DAS system is a flexible and scalable solution, meaning the system can be tailored for almost any requirement. This flexibility provides the user the ability to adjust many of the system’s parameters to fit their specific needs.

This manual contains design, installation, and commissioning guidelines, as well as system maintenance practices. It also contains information regarding general practices within in the industry as well.

Fiber-DAS calculator — In addition to this manual, the Fiber-DAS calculator is an indispensable tool, this Excel

spreadsheet includes the following features, providing insight to how well the system will perform:

System Noise Figure calculator Intermodulation performance calculator Uplink / Downlink Balance Dynamic headroom

RF on fiber

A fiber distributed antenna system (Fiber-DAS) is an efficient method of transmitting radio signals over large distances. Our Fiber-DAS can provide as much as 30 km of fiber between the head-end and the remote unit, providing that the radio access technology used in the Radio Access Network (RAN) does not suffer timing issues and that the fiber loss is within the specification.

The Fiber-DAS uses an infra-red light source, modulated with the combined radio signals that need to be propagated. The fiber channel system is ultra wide-band, ranging from 88 MHz up to 2600 MHz, thus covering most types of radio communication systems including as FM broadcast, VHF communication radios, LTE, TETRA, GSM, CDMA, WCDMA and many other radio access technologies.

Most land mobile radio and cellular systems use Frequency Division Duplex (FDD) which means:

 Two separate fibers, one for the uplink (signals from the terminal towards the base station) and one for the

downlink (signals from the radio base station towards the terminal)

 Or a single fiber and the signals must be multiplexed using different wavelengths.

Bird’s Fiber-DAS uses wave-length division multiplexing (WDM) as the standard configuration featuring the following:.

Single mode fiber Angled connectors Up to 15 dB optical loss

Note: Separate UL/DL fibers can be used if it is necessary or desired.

The dynamic of the fiber is good enough to tolerate multi-carrier, multi-band and multi-operator solutions, but they share the available dynamics and if there is a large number of carriers the fiber attenuation needs to be considered.

Because the modulation is analog the system requires the fibers to be of single mode type. All connectors used in Bird’s Fiber-DAS equipment are SC-APC type. It is important that all connectors (i.e. patches) between the Master Unit (MU) and the Remote Units (RU) be angled, otherwise reflections could result causing problems with the quality of the signals through the system.

Definitions

The following abbreviations, industry standard lingo and acronyms are used in this document.

Introduction

BGW Base station Gateway, see

Base station interface. Also known as the DIU. It is the electrical interface between the Master

BIU

BTS See RBS.

DAS

DL See “Downlink” Downlink The signals that are transmitted from a base station towards a terminal (phone).

Fiber

Fiber-DAS

FOI Fiber-optic interface. See FOR Fiber-optic remote interface, part of the Remote Unit connecting to the fiber. GSM Global System for Mobile Communications ICU Interconnect Unit, RF splitter/combiner unit, see iDEN Integrated Digital Enhanced Network LTE Long Term Evolution

MFU

PIM

QMA Quick connect/disconnect type of RF Connector. Replacement for SMA RF Connectors. See SMA

RBS

RGW Remote Gateway Unit, see

SC-APC

Frame Unit (MFU) and the operator radio base station or another source for the radio signals, such as a off-air repeater. See

A distributed antenna system. Several antennas connected together in a coaxial network so that several antennas can be fed a signal from a central location.

In this document it refers to the telecommunication fibers used to transmit modulated light as pulses or analog variations on a glass fiber. The Bird Fiber-DAS system should use single-mode fiber always.

A general name for distribution systems using radio frequency on fiber (RF on Fiber) technology. DAS means “Distributed Antenna System” which refers to the practice of building “spreading nets” with coaxial cables, splitters and antennas to cover larger structures.

Master Frame Unit. The MFU contains the modules that make up the head end of the system. The MFU is the radio base stations interface with the Fiber-DAS system. The MFU is where the downlink signals from the base stations are converted into laser light and sent over the fiberoptics to the Remote Unit (RU) and the uplink signals from the RU are converted to radio frequency signals and transmitted to the radio base station (RBS, BTS).

Passive Intermodulation (PIM) is the generation of interfering signals caused by nonlinearities in the mechanical components of a wireless system. Two signals mix together (amplitude modulation) to produce sum and difference signals and products within the same band, causing interference.

Radio Base Station. The infrastructure unit normally connected to the antennas in the radio access network (RAN) and sometimes called just Base Station or Base Transceiver Station (BTS).

Remote Unit. This is the unit closest to the antenna that converts the downlink signal from the fiber to radio frequencies and distributes it over the antenna system. In the reverse, the uplink radio frequencies are converted to modulated laser light and transmitted back to the MFU.

The type of connector used for all Bird optical equipment. It is recommended that all connectors between the MFU and the RU are of this type. SC-AP can also be accepted in patch panels. All connectors MUST BE ANGLED to avoid signal reflections that are detrimental to the signal quality. Fibers need to be of single-mode type.

"Base Station Gateway (BGW)" on page 4

"Base Station Interface Unit (BIU)" on page 8

"Fiber Optic Interface (FOI) unit" on page 15

"Interconnect Unit (ICU)" on page 13

"Remote Gateway (RGW)" on page 6

Fiber Distributed Antenna System (Fiber DAS)

Single mode fiber

SMA Sub-miniature version A. A Type of RF Connector.

Switch

TETRA

UL See “Uplink”

UMTS

Uplink The signals that are transmitted from the terminal (phone) towards the base station. SC-PC A type of fiber-optic connector which is not angled and should not be used with Bird Fiber-DAS SC-UPC Ultra-polished fiber-optic connector. Not recommended with Bird Fiber-DAS

WCDMA W-CDMA

Single Mode Fiber has a relatively narrow diameter, through which only one mode will propagate typically 1310nm or 1550nm. Single Mode Fiber is required for analog modulated systems such as the Bird Fiber-DAS system.

A network switch is a computer networking device that connects devices together on a computer network.

Terrestrial Trunked Radio. TETRA uses Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) with four user channels on one radio carrier and 25 kHz spacing between carriers.

Universal Mobile Telecommunications System is a system where broadband signaling and packeted data are used. The standards are handled in the 3GPP group and the most common type of modulation is WCDMA.

Radio Frequencies, denominates the range of transversal electromagnetic waves with a frequency from 3 kHz to 300 GHz. The upper end of the spectrum is often referred to as microwave frequencies.

Wideband Code Division Multiple Access is a technology employed by base station manufacturers who make UMTS base stations. This technology is commonly used in 3G networks and the main modulation employed in Europe.

Chapter 2 System Description

Remote

Unit

Remote

Unit

Remote

Unit

Head End

Gateway

Central Gateway

Ethernet Switch

Master Frame Unit

(BGW/RGW)

The Fiber-DAS system typically consists of three main segments:

Gateway — The Gateway acts as a firewall ensuring internal traffic on the system remains internal and at the

same time allowing a web interface for monitoring and supervision. The gateway also handles SNMP traps.

Headend — The Headend serves as the interface with the operator’s base station, housing the units required to

transmit and receive communications between the operator’s base station and the remote units of the Fiber-DAS system.

Remote Units — the remote units are located near the distributed antennas and house the equipment necessary

to transmit and receive communications between the antenna and the headend.

Figure 1 Fiber-DAS System

Gateways

The gateways offered include the Central Gateway (CGW), Base Station Gateway (BGW) and Remote Gateway (RGW).

For remote supervision of a Fiber-DAS a gateway (RGW or BGW) is installed. BGWs and RGWs are typically located with the headend equipment, the RGW is a smaller compact embedded solution while the BGW is a full featured Linux server that can be set up in many different ways.

CGWs are used for monitoring multiple Fiber-DAS systems, communicating with the BGWs and RGWs.

Central Gateway (CGW)

The CGW is used to provide a single remote access point and to compile alarms from multiple BGW/RGW networks. The unit is a self-powered Linux based server.

Base Station Gateway (BGW)

The BGW assigns IP addresses to all the modules in the Fiber-DAS system, including the Headend and Remote Units as well as their components.

The BGW is a self-powered Linux based server.

Features of the BGW:

Web interface configuration Automatic detection of modules Automatic detection of Remote Units Capable of handling large systems Functions for statistics

Fiber Distributed Antenna System (Fiber DAS)

Northbound communication to CGW Includes firewall to protect local net Portal to your Master Unit User-provided certificate based security via HTTPS

Figure 2 Base Station Gateway

The BGW has two Ethernet ports - INT and EXT.

 The INT port is connected to the internal network in the headend’s Master Unit to provide the local

network for all the modules and the Remote Units. It also provides, via the built-in switch in the Master Unit, a way of locally configuring the network. It provides the web interface for all the settings of the system as well as many other functions.

 The EXT port is a “northbound” Ethernet port that allows the BGW to connect to the Internet, or a WAN/

MAN type of larger network. This means that the system can be monitored and managed remotely.

The BGW is the unit responsible for alarm handling and remote forward of alarms either by SMTP mail forwarding or by SNMP traps. A MIB file for your SNMP system is available from Bird upon request as well as documentation regarding SNMP.

If the BGW is replaced the Remote Units may not show up immediately. This is due to the lease time on the address they have. Eventually they will request a new address and when this is done they will show up.

The BGW can also launch VPN tunnels to a remote supervision center, the CGW. The CGW makes it possible to manage multiple systems from a single location.The CGW can handle a large number of such tunnels, providing a central point for supervising all the installations and collecting alarms and statistics from all the systems as well as centralized alarm management. The BGW can support a second VPN tunnel to the Bird management center providing supervision and management assistance, if needed.

Table 1 BGW Specifications

Parameter Value

Input power voltage 100-240 VAC Input power frequency 50 / 60 Hz Operating temperature 10 to 30 °C (50 to 100 °F) Power rating, Typical < 100 W Height 1 U Width 19” (48.26 cm) Depth 14.2” (36 cm Weight < 11 lbs. (5 kg)

System Description

Remote Gateway (RGW)

The RGW is a small unit similar to the BGW but intended for small systems where there are only a few remotes or where there is no headend. The RGW has a form factor that allows it to be mounted inside a repeater casing.

The RGW can be used to run up to 4 Remote Units from a single Repeater on a single Fiber. The RGW has the capability to connect northbound to a CGW, just like the BGW, and it can also forward alarms through a VPN tunnel to a CGW.

The memory capacity and features are reduced compared to the BGW but for a small system with a single fiber this is an option.

In remote locations without Ethernet, the RGW can be equipped with a modem to allow remote access to the system. Typically a 3G modem is used allowing a VPN tunnel from the RGW to a CGW, enabling supervision, monitoring and control of the system.

Headend

The headend consists of a 19-inch rack with modules that are selected depending on the system design. Generally all headend Units contain:

 Network switch - connects communication paths between the modules  Interconnect Unit (ICU) - RF splitter/combiner (rack-mount unit or module in the MFU)  Master Frame Unit (MFU), may contain some or all of the following:

Power supply Base Station Interface Unit (BIU) Fiber-Optic Interface card (FOI) Repeater ICU

A DHCP server built into the RGW and BGW will assign IP addresses to all the headend subunits in the rack and the Remote Units when they are connected to the system. The configuration is automatic and creates a protected subnet for the system.

DCS - Network Switch

The network switch is an AC powered, 24-port switch with Spanning Tree Protocol (STP). The network switch provides an Ethernet link between the MFU and the BGW. Each card slot in the MFU has a dedicated Ethernet port, each port is connected to the network switch and the network switch is connected to the BGW.

A DC powered option is also available.

Actual network switch may be different from the image.

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Master Frame Unit (MFU)

The Master Frame Unit (MFU) houses the Power Supplies, Base Station Interface Units (BIU), Interconnection Units (ICU), and Fiber-Optic Interface (FOI) cards.

Figure 3

shows an MFU equipped with 3 BIUs, 6 FOIs and one Power

Supply.

Figure 3 Master Frame Unit

Functional description

One MFU supports several modules, or combination of module types. The modules can be placed anywhere in the frame. There are 16 single slot card positions in each MFU, however module widths vary (see each module’s specifications) so the number of module that will fit in an MFU depends on the module type. One MFU can house up to 4 power supplies, 8 ICUs, 8 wide BIUs, 16 slim BIUs, 16 FOIs, or combination of modules. See

Table 2

Each MFU requires at least one power supply, although the power supply does not need to be housed within the MFU. Quite often a system has more than one power supply and they are usually placed together in one MFU for easy access. Each MFU has two power input connectors, one primary and one redundant. A redundant power supply connected to an MFU ensures continued operation if one of the power supplies should fail.

The MFU contains two ventilation fans circulating ambient air through the units housed in the frame. These are high quality fans with a high mean time between failure (MTBF).

Each Module in the MFU are assigned an IP addresses via DHCP leases, modules inherit the MAC address from the backplane, this ensures that a new module inserted in the rack receives the same IP address as the one it is replacing, without the need of manual configuration.

Table 2 MFU Specifications

Parameter Value

Input Voltage 28 VDC Power connector Molex, 10 Pin Ethernet connector RJ45 Weight (without modules) 5.5 lbs (2.5 kg) Temperature range, Operational 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F) Width 19” (48.3 cm) Height 3 U, 5.25” (13.34 cm) Depth 11.8” (30 cm) Maximum number of each type of modules supported

PSU 4 BIU (DBI3xx, DBI3xxC(compact)) 8, 16 FOI (DOI401, DOI30x) 8, 16 ICU 8

System Description

Base Station

Interface

Interconnect

Unit

Fiber-Optic

Interface Units

Fiber-Optic

Cables

Remote

Units

(Antenna)

Master Frame Unit

FOI

ICU

BIU

ALM

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TP UL 1

TP UL 2

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The Base Station Interface Unit (BIU) is the interface between the operator’s base station and the Fiber-DAS system. The primary purpose of the BIU is to adjust uplink and downlink signal levels.The BIU is powered from the MFU backplane and communicates via Ethernet with the BGW.

Figure 4 BIU Signal Flow

The BIU has uplink and downlink RF connectors on the front panel and is available in two variants, one containing duplex filters or one with separate uplink/downlink paths, depending on the needs for the connection to the base station. In most cases the duplexed version with a combined DL/UL ports is used.

In addition to duplexing options, there is a single slot and a dual version of the BIU:

 The DBI3xx (wide version) includes an external alarm connector (DB9) and requires two MFU slots.  The DBI3xxC (compact version) does not have an external alarm connector (DB9) , and uses only one MFU

slot.

Figure 5 Base Station Interface Unit (BIU)

DBI3xxC

Functional description

The BIU has four SMA ports (female type) to connect the RBS/BTS.

 Duplexed versions have combined DL/UL connectors used to connect to the RBS, and there are UL test (TP)

connectors that can be used to monitor the signal out from the BIU.

 Non-duplexed (simplex) versions have the test connectors replaced by UL connectors and the normally

combined UL/DL connectors are replaced by DL only connectors.

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Fiber Distributed Antenna System (Fiber DAS)

The BIU has four QMA ports (female type) that are normally used to connect it to an ICU.

 There are two uplink (input, RX) ports and two downlink (output, TX) ports.  These are two separate paths, the isolation between DL 1 and DL 2 ports and the isolation between the UL

1 and UL 2 ports is > 50 dB.

There are two separate RF paths in the BIU. The BIU is configured for the specific frequency band it will serve. The two paths in the BIU cannot have different frequencies; a 900 MHz BIU will have two 900 MHz paths and cannot be combined with an 1800 MHz path. Separate frequencies require the use of an additional BIU.

RF patch cables are used to patch the DL and UL paths (QMA) to the ICU.The RF patch cables high quality, low PIM cables such as Bird’s DCC320 cable set.

The DBI 3xx (dual slot) BIU has an alarm output port (DB9 female connector) on the BIU which can be used to connect external alarms.

Table 3 Alarm Port Pinout

Pin Signal (A) Signal (B)

1 RS485+ RS485+

2 Alarm out 1 Alarm out 1

3 Ground Ground

4 Not connected Alarm in 2

5 Not connected Alarm in 4

6 RS485+ RS485+

7 Alarm out 2 Alarm out 2

8 G Alarm in 3

9 Not connected Alarm in 1

The BIU is technology neutral and the downlink path contains settable attenuators that can be used to adjust the signal strength to proper levels before feeding them into the ICU. In the uplink there is an amplifier followed by a settable attenuator used to adjust the signal and the noise level into the base station uplink.

CAUTION

Overdriving the RF source input into the BIU will cause permanent equipment failure and

will void the warranty. The installer must ensure that input levels are not exceeded.

Plan for maximum power out of the RF source and attenuate accordingly with external

attenuators if needed.

All RF connections are made on the front of the BIU. The maximum recommended input power to the BIU is 30 dBm. A high power alarm is activated at > 30 dBm and a low power alarm at < 10 dBm input power.

Input power above the recommended level can cause permanent unit failure. For high power base stations, an attenuator should be used to ensure that the input power to the BIU can never exceed specifications.

There is a 0 dBm input version of the BIU available on request.

BIU Type Minimum DL Input Maximum DL Input

Low Level -7dBm +7dBm

High Level +20dBm +33dBm

CAUTION

The UL from the FOI card is capable of damaging the UL port on the BIU.

Maximum input to the BIU UL should be no higher than +13dBm.

Use care to properly set FOI levels prior to enabling RF.

System Description

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shown in the top right corner.

The UL1 and UL2 uplink test ports are 3 dB lower than the signal on the corresponding DL/UL BTS port.

Figure 6 Schematic of One BIU RF Path

Table 4

lists standard cellular BIU’s. Other configurations are available upon request as well as units without

internal duplex filtering.

Table 4 Standard Variants of the BIU

Configuration UL MHz DL MHz RF Input High Level P/N Low Level P/N

2 x FM - 87-108 Simplex DBI302 DBI402

2 x VHF 136-174 136-174 Simplex DBI312 DBI412

2 x TETRA 390 MHz

2 x UHF 450-470 450-470 Duplex DBI313 DBI413

2 x 700 MHZ ABC-band 698-716 728-746 Duplex DBI307 DBI407

2 x 700 Upper C 777-787 746-756 Duplex DBI304 DBI404

2 x 700 Public Safety 799-805 769-775 Duplex DBI314 DBI414

2 x SMR 800 806-824 851-869 Duplex DBI303 DBI403

2 x 850 MHz 824-849 869-894 Duplex DBI308 DBI408

2 x 800 832-862 791-821 Duplex DBI305 DBI405

2 x GSM-R 900 876-880 921-925 Duplex DBI310 -

2 x 900 MHz 880-915 925-960 Duplex DBI309 DBI409

2 x 1800 MHz 1710-1785 1805-1880 Duplex DBI318 DBI408

2 x 1900 MHz 1850-1915 1930-1995 Duplex DBI319 DBI419

2 x UMTS 2100 MHz 1920-1980 2110-2170 Duplex DBI320 DBI420

2 x AWS 2100 MHz 1710-1780 2110-2180 Duplex DBI321 DBI421

2 x LTE 2600 2500-2570 2620-2690 Duplex DBI326 DBI426

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† There are several options for the TETRA 5 MHz standard bands.

380-385 390-395 Duplex DBI301 DBI401

Fiber Distributed Antenna System (Fiber DAS)

Table 5 RF and Electrical Performance of the BIU

Parameter Value

Downlink attenuation Settable 10-30 ± 3 dB

Uplink Gain for modules < 1000 MHz Settable 10 to 20 ± 3 dB

Uplink Gain for modules > 1000 MHz Settable -10 to 10 ± 3 dB

IM3 performance > 55 dB

Max input non-destructive < 36 dBm

High input alarm threshold level >33 dBm

Low input alarm threshold level <13 dBm

Input return loss > 20 dB

Impedance for all RF ports 50 Ω

Isolation between ports > 60 dB

Power consumption < 15 W

Temperature range 0-45 °C (32 to 113 °F)

Table 6 BIU Mechanical Specifications

Parameter Value

Base station RF ports SMA, Female

Test ports uplink (if present) SMA, Female

Interconnecting RF ports to ICU QMA, Female

Alarm connector (optional) DB9, Female

Module Width

DBI3xx DBI3xxC(compact)

2 Slots 1 slot

BIU Indicator Operation

There are two LEDs located on the BIU front panel. One is the power LED (green), the other is the alarm LED (red). Both LEDs indicate a number of states by different flashing sequences, see

Table 7

In an error state the web interface should be used to check the actual condition of the BIU but the LEDs can give a quick indication on the state of the unit. The LEDs are also useful for locating the physical unit if several BIUs are installed in the same rack.

Table 7 Indicator Behavior

State ON LED ALM LED Note

Booting 2 Hz Off Normal boot Booting standalone mode 2 Hz 2 Hz Not attached to rack Booting read of MAC address failed 2 Hz On Error Starting 0,1 Hz 90% 0,1 Hz 90% Kernel startup Operation 0,5 Hz 10% Off Normal operation Operation 0,5 Hz 10% 1 Hz 10% Minor alarm state Operation 0,5 Hz 10% 2 Hz 25% Major alarm state Operation 0,5 Hz 10% On Critical alarm state

Figure 7 BIU Interfaces

BIU

ALM

DL/UL BTS 1

TP UL 1

EXTERNAL

ALARM

TP UL 2

DL OUT 1

UL IN 1

DL OUT 2

UL IN 2

DL/UL BTS 2

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DL/UL BTS 1

TP UL 1

TP UL 2

DL OUT 1

UL IN 1

DL OUT 2

UL IN 2

DL/UL BTS 2

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System Description

Item Description

DL/UL BTS 1 / 2 Connection from the radio base station (RBS).

TP UL 1/2 Test port for the uplink of the DL/UL BTS port. The signal will be 3dB below

the DL/UL BTS port. Port is not valid on the simplex BIU.

DL OUT 1/2 Simplex downlink feed to the FOI.

UL IN 1/2 Simplex uplink from the FOI. The BIU will attenuate and/or amplify the signal

and then route to the DL/UL BTS port.

EXTERNAL ALARMS Used for external alarm monitoring (DBI3xx, two slot version only).

ON/ALM LED The LEDs indicate various states, see

Table 7

Fiber Distributed Antenna System (Fiber DAS)

Base Station

Interface

Interconnect

Unit

Fiber-Optic

Interface Units

Fiber-Optic

Cables

Remote

Units

(Antenna)

Master Frame Unit

FOI

ICU

BIU

Interconnect Unit (ICU)

Interconnect units (ICU) are used to couple signals between the BIUs and the FOIs.

The functional purpose of the ICU is:

 Downlink - Split the signal from the BIU and route the balanced signals (minus insertion loss) to the FOIs.  Uplink - Combine the signals from the FOIs and route the sum of the signals (minus insertion loss) to the

BIU.

The RF ports on the ICU are QMA.

Figure 8 Interconnect Unit Signal Flow

MFU ICU

The MFU ICUs are available in several different configurations to support a variety of system configurations.

These units are inserted into the MFU and provide signal routing to and from the BIUs and FOIs.

Figure 9 MFU ICU

System Description

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Rack-mount ICU (DIU301, DIU302)

The Rack-mount ICU is a 1U unit that contains four fields containing splitters/combiners. Each field is capable of splitting one input into eight outputs or combining eight inputs into one output.

Figure 10 Rack-mount ICU

Each of the 4 fields has a COMMON port and ports 1-8.

 When used as a combiner, the signals to combine are connected to input ports 1-8, the sum of the signals

(minus insertion loss) will be output on the COMMON port.

 When used as a splitter, the combined signal is input on the COMMON port and output on ports 1-8, with

the output ports having balanced signals (minus insertion loss).

Table 8 Rack-mount ICU Specifications

Parameter Value

Insertion loss (nominal) - DIU301 37 dB

Insertion loss (nominal) - DIU302 21 dB

Bandwidth - DIU301 680-2700 MHz

Bandwidth - DIU302 88-2700 MHz

Operating Temperature -25 to +55 C (-13 to +131F)

Impedance 50 Ohm

IM3 performance > 50 dB

Return loss performance > 20 dB

Maximum common port power 20 dBm

Isolation between ports in same strip > 15 dB

Isolation between ports in different strips > 50 dB

QMA cable kit

A QMA cable kit (Bird part number DCC320) is available for use with the ICU. The kit contains 32 QMA to QMA cables (see

Table 9

) that can be used to patch between the BIU to the ICU, BIU to the FOI or ICU to FOI.

Table 9 QMA Cable Kit

Length Quantity

250 mm (9.8”) 13

350 mm (13.8”) 13

500 mm (19.7”) 6

Fiber Distributed Antenna System (Fiber DAS)

Base Station

Interface

Interconnect

Unit

Fiber-Optic

Interface Units

Fiber-Optic

Cables

Remote

Units

(Antenna)

Master Frame Unit

FOI

ICU

BIU

Fiber Optic Interface (FOI) unit

The FOI converts the RF signals in the downlink to fiber-optical laser output that is transmitted on the fiber to the remote unit. It also receives the laser light transmitted by the Remote Unit and converts it back to RF signals that are then routed to the ICU and/or BIU.

Figure 11 FOI Signal Flow

The FOI is powered from the MFU backplane and communicates via Ethernet with the BGW.

Figure 12 Fiber Optic Interface (FOI) Unit

WARNING

Avoid looking into connected fibers and receptacles.

The laser used in this system is a Class 3b laser that produces invisible infra-red coherent light. Not safe to view

with optical instruments. Always put the protection caps on unused fibers and receptacles.

This interface is designed to work with SC-APC connectors (angled physical connector) and single mode fibers only. All connectors between the master unit and the remote unit must be APC, otherwise problems with reflections will arise, which could cause severe problems in the system.

The Ethernet communication between the Headend and the Remote Units takes place on two sub-carriers in the FOI where the Ethernet signals are superimposed on the RF signals. The Ethernet sub-carriers are on frequencies not used by the RF traffic so they do not cause any system performance degradation.

As shown in

"DOI401Series FOI" on page 19

Table 10

, Bird offers two styles of FOI cards. The

"DOI300 Series FOI" on page 16

and the

Table 10 FOI Variants

Parameter Fiber Ports Wavelength

DOI 301 2 1310 nm (RX), 1550nm (TX)

DOI 302 (WDM) 1 1310 nm (RX), 1550nm (TX)

DOI 380x 1 various wavelengths available

DOI401 4 1310 nm (RX), 1550nm (TX)

System Description

DeltaNode

Wireless Technology

FOI

ALM

UL OUT 1

OPTO IN/OUT

TP DL

RES

TP UL

DL IN 1

DL IN 2

UL OUT 2

DeltaNode

Wireless Technology

FOI

ALM

UL OUT 1

OPTO IN/OUT

TP DL

RES

TP UL

DL IN 1

DL IN 2

UL OUT 2

Point-to-Point

Daisy-Chained Remotes

Hybrid Split

DeltaNode

Wireless Technology

FOI

ALM

UL OUT 1

OPTO IN/OUT

TP DL

RES

TP UL

DL IN 1

DL IN 2

UL OUT 2

Point-to-Multipoint

DeltaNode

Wireless Technology

FOI

ALM

UL OUT 1

OPTO IN/OUT

TP DL

RES

TP UL

DL IN 1

DL IN 2

UL OUT 2

DOI300 Series FOI

The DOI300 series supports a single fiber optic link. The fiber-optic interface can either be a WDM (DOI302) which is most commonly used or an optional duplex feed with separate UL and DL fibers (DOI301). Bird also offers a WDM option (DOI380x). The WDM utilizes the duplex feed style card but the wavelength for the downlink are defined by the "x" in the DOI380x part number. Note that the Remote Unit will need to be ordered with the correct WDM uplink wavelength. Refer to the chart for the WDM wavelengths offered.

DOI300 Series Serving Multiple Remotes

The DOI300 Series FOI can serve up to 4 Remote Units on a single fiber run when using an optical splitter in the first Remote Unit. When utilizing the DOI302 WDM module each Remote Unit in the series must have different optical wavelengths in the uplink path to avoid interference.

When utilizing optical splitters, the optical loss of the splitter must be accounted for in the optical link budget. The DOI300 series FOI has a maximum link budget of 15 dBo.

Figure 13

shows the allowed FOI to FOR/Remote configurations. Bird offers various splitter options for the FOR/ Remote to help account for optical losses. The standard optical splitter will have balanced outputs for each path. Consult with Bird engineering for special applications.

Figure 13 FOI to Remote Unit Configurations

Functional description

The FOI has a nominal gain of 35 dB and the laser transmitter should see a maximum composite input power of 0 dBm. This means that for 0 dB attenuation in the downlink a maximum input of -35 dBm composite power is recommended (when attenuators are set to 0 dBm). If the downlink attenuator is set to a higher value the maximum recommended input is adjusted accordingly.

The output power of the laser is calibrated to 3000 μW. This can be used to check the loss over fiber in the remote because the remote reports the received optical levels. The loss may be different in the uplink compared to the downlink because of different wavelengths on the laser.

The FOI contains several adjustable attenuators which are used to compensate for loss before the FOI (e.g. in the ICU) and for loss on the fiber in the uplink. There are two sets of RF ports on the FOI that can be used to connect signals from two different strips in the rack-mount ICU, or two different MFU ICUs.

Figure 14

two attenuators that can be set in the downlink path. This allows for balancing the input signals from two different signal sources so that they can share the dynamics of the laser properly.

is a block diagram showing the downlink path in the FOI and how the test port is connected. There are

Fiber Distributed Antenna System (Fiber DAS)

DETECTOR

LASER

DRIVER

ETHERNET

MODEM

OPTO OUT

DETECTOR

MONITOR

TX-LVL

DL IN 1

DL IN 2

TP DL

STEP ATT

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Attenuator 2

Downlink 1

Attenuator 2

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PHOTO DETECTOR

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Common 2

Attenuator

Uplink 1

Attenuator

Uplink 2

STEP ATT STEP ATT

STEP ATT

RX POWER 1

RX POWER 2

Figure 14 FOI Downlink Block Diagram

The RF drive levels are measured and accessible in the web interface.

TP DL is a test point measurement port for the downlink path. The RF level at TP DL will be the same as the input to the DL ports minus the GUI attenuator settings.

TP DL = “DL IN 1" minus “Att. 1 Downlink 1" minus “Att. 2 Downlink 1".

TP DL = “DL IN 2" minus “Att. 1 Downlink 2" minus “Att. 2 Downlink 2".

Example: Input into DL is -25dBm with the GUI setting for “Att. 1 Downlink 1" of 10 and a GUI setting for “Att 2 Downlink 1" of 0. The test point measurement will be: -25dB (input) minus 10dB (attenuator #1) minus 0dB (attenuator #2) = -35dBm.

Figure 15

is a block diagram showing the uplink path in the FOI and how the test port is connected. There are two common attenuators, and two uplink attenuators that can be set in the uplink path.

Figure 15 FOI Uplink Block Diagram

The UL test port on the FOI is tapped before the individual uplink path attenuators. The output level of TP UL will be:

TP/UL[dB] = “Att. Uplink 1" setting - 20dB

TP/UL[dB] = “Att. Uplink 2" setting - 20dB

Example: If the FOI GUI setting for “Att. Uplink 1" is 0, the test port uplink path 1 signals will be 20dB lower than the uplink signal on the “UL Out 1" port.

Example: If the FOI GUI setting for “Att. Uplink 2" is 20, the test port uplink path 2 signals will be equal to the uplink signals on “UL Out 2" port.

Figure 16 DOI301/302 Interfaces

FOI

ALM

UL OUT 1

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TP DL

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TP UL

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DL IN 2

UL OUT 2

DOI302

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DOI301

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System Description

SC-APC connection for the optical fiber.

OPTO IN/OUT

DOI302 module with built in WDM has a single connector (combined RX/TX). DOI301 module without WDM has two connectors, one for TX and one for RX.

UL OUT 1/2 Uplink ports (QMA) to the ICU.

DL IN 1/2 Downlink ports (QMA) to the ICU.

TP UL/DL Test ports (QMA) used to check the signal levels or noise in the system.

The two LEDs on the unit provide FOI status as shown in

Table 11 FOI LED Indicators

State ON LED ALARM LED Note

Booting 2 Hz Off Normal boot

Booting standalone mode 2 Hz 2 Hz Not attached to rack

Booting read of MAC address failed 2 Hz On Error

Starting 0,1 Hz 90% 0,1 Hz 90% Kernel startup

Operation 0,5 Hz 10% Off Normal operation

Operation 0,5 Hz 10% 1 Hz 10% Minor alarm state

Operation 0,5 Hz 10% 2 Hz 25% Major alarm state

Operation 0,5 Hz 10% On Critical alarm state

Table 12 DOI302 Specifications

Maximum fiber loss from MU to RU, Optical, 15 dBo

Optical output power, Calibrated 3 000 μW

Maximum number of RU supported on single fiber 4

Input RF power recommended, Composite -50 to -35 dBm

Power consumption < 15 W

Operational Temperature range 0 to 45 °C (32 to 133 °F)

Module Width 1 card slot

Optical connector type SC-APC

RF connector type QMA Female

Parameter Value

Table 11

Fiber Distributed Antenna System (Fiber DAS)

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OPTO IN/OUT 2

OPTO IN/OUT 3

OPTO IN/OUT 4

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UL OUT 1

TP DL

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The DOI401 four port FOI is very similar to DOI302 expect that it has four WDM optical ports instead of one. This allows the user to install dedicated fibers to each Remote Unit without having to balance optical splitter link budgets for each remote in a group. The balanced splitter loss is accounted for in the 7 dBo link budget of the DOI401. Unlike the DOI302, the DOI401 does not require the UL optical signals to be on different wavelengths.

Figure 17 DOI401 Interfaces

Item Description

OPTO IN/OUT SC-APC connections for the optical fiber.

UL OUT 1/2 Uplink ports to the ICU/BIU.

DL IN 1/2 Downlink ports to the ICU/BIU.

TP UL/DL Test ports used to check the signal levels or noise in the system.

Table 13 DOI401 Specifications

Maximum fiber loss from MU to RU, Optical, 7 dBo

Optical output power, Calibrated 3 000 μW

Maximum number of RU supported on single fiber 1

Input RF power recommended, Composite -50 to -35 dBm

Power consumption < 20 W

Operational Temperature range 0 to 45 °C (32 to 113 °F)

Module Width 2 card slot

Optical connector type SC-APC

RF connector type QMA Female

Parameter Value

System Description

PSU – the rack power supply

The Power Supply Unit provides DC power to the Master Unit backplane. The unit is shipped as 240 VAC or 115 VAC units depending on the country. A -48 VDC input is offered as an option.

Figure 18 PSU

AC Power Supply

DC Power Supply

Functional description

The AC power supply can handle up to 16 cards or one chassis full of cards. The DC power supply is capable of handling 12 cards or one full chassis that includes the DC power supply.

All connectors are on the front side of the power supply.

Figure 18

shows the PSU equipped with European power

inlet.

The PSU outputs are two 10-pin Molex connectors, these are connected to the chassis to supply power. One connector should always be connected to the chassis holding the PSU (for driving the fans).

One chassis can hold up to 4 power supplies. Two PSU’s may be connected to a chassis to provide redundancy.

Table 14 PSU Specifications

Parameter Value

Input power voltage, Mains

DPU301 DPU302

Operating temperature -25 to 55 °C (32 to 131 °F)

Power rating 240 W

Width 4 card slots

86-264 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz 38 - 60 VDC

Fiber Distributed Antenna System (Fiber DAS)

Remote Unit (RU)

Remote units are available in a wide range of frequencies, gain and output power to cater to support a variety of requirements. Remote units are also capable of supporting more than one frequency band in a single unit.

Chassis types

Remote units (RUs) are available in two chassis, a single compact chassis for 1-2 bands and a dual chassis for up to 4 bands ( into the chassis. For example it is possible to build a dual chassis with 2 medium power bands and 1 high power band in the same remote. Each side of a dual chassis is virtually identical to a single chassis remote unit. This ensures unparalleled flexibility when building multiple operator / multiple band solutions.

A dual chassis may have 1-2 fiber optical remote units (FOR). This allows for redundant fiber feeds, multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO) applications, and dedicated amplifiers.

Figure 19 Remote Unit Chassis Types

Figure 19

). There are multiple configurations that allow for various power level of amplifiers to be placed

Single Chassis Remote Unit

Dual Chassis Remote Unit

All Remote Units have an excellent noise figure, contributing to an overall noise figure for the whole system from remote to head-end into the base station of < 3 dB for the RF link.

Both chassis comply with IP65 protection for use in any environment. The durable coating assists in convection cooling. No fans are used for the Remote Units.

Note: The heat generated by the Remote Units when powered up is used to prevent water ingress into units. Remote units must remain powered on when mounted outdoors.

Both wall or pole mounting kits are available for chassis mounting.

Table 15

contains a list of the most common remote units that are used with the Bird Fiber-DAS system. Variants

are available upon request.

Table 15 Remote Comparison Table

Product code

DDR (medium power). See

DDS (High power quad band). See

DDH (high power). See

DDU (high power). See

† Actual power determined by frequency band and spectrum demands.

"DDR" on page 22

"DDS" on page 26 "DDH" on page 28 "DDU" on page 31

Pout (ETSI)

26-30 33 1-4

32-43 43 1-2

†

Pout (FCC) Bands

41 1-4

46 1-2

System Description

DDR

ETSI standard

Bird’s Distributed Radio head is a high performing wideband radio head equipped with a linear power amplifier supporting all modulations. The light weight, convection cooled IP65 chassis secures the performance in almost any environment.

Table 16 General Specifications

Noise Figure, Typical 3 dB

Delay excluding optical fiber < 0.5 μs

Power Supply

Standard Optional

Operating Temperature -25 to 55 °C (-13 to 131 °F)

Casing IP65

85 to 264 VAC

-32 to -100 VDC

Table 17 Specifications DDR100 (Single Band) & DDR200 (Dual band)

Power Consumption, max, DDR 100 (200) 90 (180) W

Dimensions, W x D x H

Weight < 34 lbs (15.2 kg)

11.8 x 5.1 x 27.6 in. 30 x 13 x 70 cm

Table 18 Specifications DDR300(Triple Band) & DDR400(Quad Band)

Power Consumption, max, DDR 300 (400) 270 (360) W

Dimensions, W x D x H

Weight < 60 lbs (27.2 kg)

11.8 x 8.7 x 27.6 in. 30 x 22 x 70 cm

Cellular Products

Table 19 Available Products, ETSI

System

FM 88 - 108 22 ETSI

TERTRA VHF 136 - 174 136 - 174 22 ETSI

TETRA, Public Safety 380 - 385 390 - 395 26 23 ETSI

TETRA, Commercial 410 - 415 420 - 425 26 23 ETSI

TETRA, Commercial 415 - 420 425 - 430 26 23 ETSI

CDMA450 452.5 - 457.5 462.5 - 467.5 33 28 FCC

GSM-R 876 - 880 921 - 925 26 23 ETSI

EGSM900 880 - 915 925 - 960 26 23 ETSI

GSM1800 1710 - 1785 1805 - 1880 28 25 ETSI

UMTS 1920 - 1980 2110 - 2170 30 25 3GPP

LTE 2600 2500-2570 2620-2690 30 43 3GPP

UL Frequency

MHz

DL Frequency

MHz

Pout (DL)

dBm/c,

1 Carrier

Pout (DL)

dBm/c,

2 Carriers

Standard

Fiber Distributed Antenna System (Fiber DAS)

FCC/IC standard

Table 20 General Specifications

Noise Figure, Typical 3 dB

Delay excluding optical fiber < 0.5 μs

Power Supply

Standard Optional

Operating Temperature -25 to 55 °C (-13 to 131 °F)

Casing IP65

85 – 264 VAC

-32 to -100 VDC

Table 21 Specifications DDR100 (Single Band) & DDR200 (Dual band)

Power Consumption, max, DDR 100 (200) 90 (180) W

Dimensions, W x D x H

Weight < 34 lbs (15.2 kg)

11.8 x 5.1 x 27.6 in. 30 x 13 x 70 cm

Table 22 Specifications DDR300 (Triple Band) & DDR400 (Quad Band)

Power Consumption, max, DDR 300 (400) 270 (360) W

Dimensions, W x D x H

Weight < 60 lbs (27.2 kg)

11.8 x 8.7 x 27.6 in. 30 x 22 x 70 cm

Cellular Products

Table 23 Available Products, FCC/IC

System UL Frequency MHz DL Frequency MHz

LTE LB 698 - 716 728 - 746 33 FCC/IC

LTE UB

iDEN 806 - 824 851 - 869 33 FCC/IC

Cellular 824 - 849 869 - 894 33 FCC/IC

PCS1900 1850 - 1915 1930 - 1995 33 FCC/IC

AWS 1710 - 1780 2110 - 2180 33 FCC/IC

WCS 2300 2305 - 2315 2350 - 2360 33 FCC/IC

IMT-E 2500 - 2570 2620 - 2690 33 FCC/IC

776 – 787

†

746 -757† 33 FCC/IC

Pout, DL,

dBm (Composite)

Standard

† Sub-bands available

Class B Industrial Booster — This equipment is a Class B Industrial Booster and is restricted to installation as

an In-building Distributed Antenna System (DAS).

FCC RF Exposure — This equipment complies with the FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an

uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with the following minimum distances between the radiator and your body:

LTE 700 MHz (DDR700) 204.7 cm

iDEN 800MHz (DDR850) 173.0 cm

PCS 1900MHz (DDR1900) 142.9 cm

AWS-1 2100MHz (DDR2100) 134.9 cm

AWS-3 2155MHz (DDRAWS3) 97.7 cm

WCS 2300 MHz 97.7 cm

If system will operate on multiple bands, the separation distance required shall be equal to, or greater than, the band with the largest separation distance.

System Description

IC RF Exposure — Equipment operating in the Cellular band should be installed and operated with the following

minimum distance of between the radiator and your body:

LTE 700 MHz (DDR700) 269.0 cm

iDEN 800MHz (DDR850) 269.7 cm

PCS 1900MHz (DDR1900) 197.3 cm

AWS-1 2100MHz (DDR2100) 171.4 cm

AWS-3 2155MHz (DDRAWS3) 138.6 cm

WCS 2300 MHz 135.5 cm

IMT-E 2600MHz (DDR2600) 166.1 cm

If system will operate on multiple bands, the separation distance required shall be equal to, or greater than, the band with the largest separation distance.

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

IC RF exposition — FL'équipement fonctionnant dans la bande cellulaire doit être installé et utilisé avec la

distance minimale suivante entre le radiateur et votre corps:

LTE 700 MHz (DDR700) 269.0 cm

iDEN 800MHz (DDR850) 269.7 cm

PCS 1900MHz (DDR1900) 197.3 cm

AWS-1 2100MHz (DDR2100) 171.4 cm

AWS-3 2155MHz (DDRAWS3) 138.6 cm

WCS 2300 MHz 135.5 cm

IMT-E 2600MHz (DDR2600) 166.1 cm

Si le système fonctionne sur plusieurs bandes, la distance de séparation requise est égale ou supérieure à la bande avec la plus grande distance de séparation.

Nominale de puissance de sortie du fabricant de cet équipement est pour un fonctionnement à une seule porteuse. Pour des situations où les signaux porteurs multiples sont présents, la cote devrait être réduite de 3,5 dB, en particulier lorsque le signal de sortie est re-rayonnée et peut provoquer des interférences avec les utilisateurs de bandes adjacentes. Cette réduction de puissance est effectuée au moyen d'une puissance d'entrée ou la réduction de gain, et non par un atténuateur à la sortie du dispositif.

Public Safety Products

Table 24 Available Products, FCC/IC

†

Nominal

Passband

Gain

70 50 FCC/IC

Input/ Output

Impedance

Ohms

Standard

System

VHF 138-174 138-174 33

UHF 450-512 450-512 33

700 793-805 763-775 33 12 70 50 FCC/IC

800 806-824 851-869 33 18 70 50 FCC/IC

UL Frequency

MHz

DL Frequency

MHz

Pout, DL,

dBm

(Composite)

Nominal Bandwidth

MHz

24(FCC); 36 (IC)

††

† 2MHz with required external duplexers ††3MHz tor 1.5 MHz with required external duplexers

Class B Industrial Booster — This equipment is a Class B Industrial Booster and is restricted to installation as

an In-building Distributed Antenna System (DAS).

Fiber Distributed Antenna System (Fiber DAS)

FCC RF Exposure — This equipment complies with the FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an

uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with the following minimum distances between the radiator and your body.

VHF public safety band 69.1 cm - This distance must be maintained when a 10.5dBi antenna is used.

UHF public safety band 20.0 cm

700MHz public safety band 36.2 cm - This distance must be maintained when a 5.5dBi antenna is used.

800MHz public safety band 20.0 cm

If system will operate on multiple bands, the separation distance required shall be equal to, or greater than, the band with the largest separation distance.

IC RF Exposure — Equipment operating in the public safety band should be installed and operated with the

following minimum distance of between the radiator and your body:

VHF public safety band (DDR-V) 261.5 cm - This distance must be maintained when a 10.5dBi antenna is used.

UHF public safety band (DDR-U) 224.0 cm

700MHz public safety band (DDR-F) 187.0 cm - This distance must be maintained when a 5.5dBi antenna is used.

800MHz public safety band (DDR-S) 181.0 cm

If system will operate on multiple bands, the separation distance required shall be equal to, or greater than, the band with the largest separation distance.

IC RF exposition — L'équipement fonctionnant dans la bande de sécurité publique doit être installé et utilisé

avec la distance minimale suivante entre le radiateur et votre corps:

VHF bande de sécurité publique (DDR-V) 261.5 cm - Sa distance doit être maintenue lorsqu'une antenne de 10,5 dBi est utilisée.

UHF bande de sécurité publique (DDR-U) 224.0 cm

700MHz bande de sécurité publique (DDR-F) 187.0 cm - Sa distance doit être maintenue lorsqu'une antenne de 10,5 dBi est utilisée.

800MHz bande de sécurité publique (DDR-S) 181.0 cm

Si le système fonctionne sur plusieurs bandes, la distance de séparation requise est égale ou supérieure à la bande avec la plus grande distance de séparation.

System Description

DDS

Bird's DDS series distributed high power radio head is a high performing wideband radio head equipped with a Pre Distortion power amplifier that supports all modulations. The light weight, convection cooled IP65 chassis secures the performance in almost any environment.

FCC/IC Standard

Table 25 General Specifications

Noise Figure, Typical 3 dB

Delay excluding optical fiber < 0.5 μs

Instantaneous Band Width, Max 15 MHz

Power Supply

Standard Optional

Operating Temperature -25 to 55 °C (-13 to 131 °F)

Casing IP65

85 – 264 VAC

-32 to -100 VDC

Table 26 Specifications DDS100 (Single Band) & DDS200 (Dual band)

Power Consumption, max, DDS100 (200) 90 (180) W

Dimensions, W x D x H

Weight < 34 lbs (15.2 kg)

11.8 x 5.1 x 27.6 in. 30 x 13 x 70 cm

Table 27 Specifications DDS300 (Triple Band) & DDS400(Quad Band)

Power Consumption, max, DDS300 (400) 270 (360) W

Dimensions, W x D x H

Weight < 60 lbs (27.2 kg)

11.8 x 8.7 x 27.6 in. 30 x 22 x 70 cm

Cellular Products

Table 28 Available Products, FCC/IC

System UL Frequency MHz DL Frequency MHz Downlink Power RMS Standard

LTE LB 698 - 716 728 - 746 41 FCC/IC

LTE UB 776 – 787†

850 824 - 849 869 - 894 41 FCC/IC

PCS1900 1850 - 1915 1930 - 1995 41 FCC/IC

AWS 1710 - 1755 2110 - 2155 41 FCC/IC

746 -757

†

41 FCC/IC

† Sub-bands available

Class B Industrial Booster — This equipment is a Class B Industrial Booster and is restricted to installation as

an In-building Distributed Antenna System (DAS).

FCC RF Exposure — This equipment complies with the FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an

uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with the following minimum distances between the radiator and your body:

LTE LB 700 MHz 310.9 cm

LTE UB 700 MHz 349 cm

850MHz 323 cm

PCS 1900MHz 246 cm

AWS 2100MHz 246 cm

If system will operate on multiple bands, the separation distance required shall be equal to, or greater than, the band with the largest separation distance.

Fiber Distributed Antenna System (Fiber DAS)

IC RF Exposure — Equipment operating in the Cellular band should be installed and operated with the following

minimum distance of between the radiator and your body:

LTE LB 700 MHz 445.1 cm

LTE UB 700 MHz 501 cm

850MHz 475 cm

PCS 1900MHz 362 cm

AWS 2100MHz 351 cm

If system will operate on multiple bands, the separation distance required shall be equal to, or greater than, the band with the largest separation distance.

IC RF exposition — FL'équipement fonctionnant dans la bande cellulaire doit être installé et utilisé avec la

distance minimale suivante entre le radiateur et votre corps:

LTE LB 700 MHz 445.1 cm

LTE UB 700 MHz 501 cm

850MHz 475 cm

PCS 1900MHz 362 cm

AWS 2100MHz 351 cm

Si le système fonctionne sur plusieurs bandes, la distance de séparation requise est égale ou supérieure à la bande avec la plus grande distance de séparation.

System Description

DDH

Bird's Distributed High power radio head is a high performing wideband radio head equipped with a feed forward multi carrier power amplifier that supports all modulations. The light weight, convection cooled IP65 chassis secures the performance in almost any environment.

ETSI standard

Table 29 General Specifications

Noise Figure, Typical 3 dB

Delay excluding optical fiber < 0.5 μs

Power Supply

Standard Optional

Operating Temperature -25 to 55 °C (-13 to 131 °F)

Casing IP65

85 – 264 VAC

-32 to -100 VDC

Table 30 Specifications DDH100 (Single Band)

Power Consumption, max, DDH100 210 W

Dimensions, W x D x H

Weight < 34 lbs (15.2 kg)

11.8 x 5.1 x 27.6 in. 30 x 13 x 70 cm

Table 31 Specifications DDH200 (Dual Band)

Power Consumption, max, DDS200 420 W

Dimensions, W x D x H

Weight < 60 lbs (27.2 kg)

11.8 x 8.7 x 27.6 in. 30 x 22 x 70 cm

Cellular Products

Table 32 Available Products, ETSI

Number of carriers

SYSTEM

Composite

Power

TETRA 32 29 33 27

CDMA450 32 29 33 27

GSM-R 37 34 40 34

DD 800 37 34 33 27

EGSM900 40 34 40 34 40 31

GSM1800 40 37 40 34 40 31

UMTS 43 40 43 37 43 34

2600 43 40 43 37 43 34

2 4 8

Power per

carrier

Composite

Power

Power per

carrier

Composite

Power

Power per

carrier

Fiber Distributed Antenna System (Fiber DAS)

FCC standards

Table 33 General Specifications

Noise Figure, Typical 3 dB

Delay excluding optical fiber < 0.5 μs

Instantaneous Band Width, Max 15 MHz

Power Supply

Standard Optional

Operating Temperature -25 to 55 °C (-13 to 131 °F)

Casing IP65

Table 34 Specifications DDH100 (Single Band)

Power Consumption, max, DDH100 210 W

Dimensions, W x D x H

Weight < 34 lbs (15.2 kg)

Table 35 Specifications DDH200 (Dual Band)

Power Consumption, max, DDS200 420 W

Dimensions, W x D x H

Weight < 60 lbs (27.2 kg)

85 – 264 VAC

-32 to -100 VDC

11.8 x 5.1 x 27.6 in. 30 x 13 x 70 cm

11.8 x 8.7 x 27.6 in. 30 x 22 x 70 cm

Cellular Products

Table 36 Available Products, FCC/IC

System UL Frequency MHz DL Frequency MHz

LTE LB 698 - 716 728 - 746 43 FCC/IC

LTE UB 776 – 787†

iDEN 806 - 824 851 - 869 40 FCC/IC

Cellular 824 - 849 869 - 894 43 FCC/IC

PCS1900 1850 - 1910 1930 - 1990 43 FCC/IC

AWS 1710 - 1780 2110 - 2180 43 FCC/IC

2600 LTE 2500 - 2570 2620 - 2690 43 FCC/IC

746 -757

†

Pout, DL,

dBm (RMS)

43 FCC/IC

Standard

† Sub-bands available

Note: All specifications subject to change without notice.

Class B Industrial Booster — This equipment is a Class B Industrial Booster and is restricted to installation as

an In-building Distributed Antenna System (DAS).

Note: RF exposure distances are calculated using a 17 dBi antenna

FCC RF Exposure — This equipment complies with the FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an

uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with the following minimum distances between the radiator and your body:

2600 LTE (DDH 2600) 309 cm

AWS3 (DDHAWS3) 309 cm

PCS1900 (DDH1900) 309 cm

Cellular (DDH850) 406 cm

If system will operate on multiple bands, the separation distance required shall be equal to, or greater than, the band with the largest separation distance.

System Description

IC RF Exposure — Equipment operating in the Cellular band should be installed and operated with the following

minimum distance of between the radiator and your body:

2600 LTE (DDH 2600) 410.1 cm

AWS3 (DDHAWS3) 438.4 cm

PCS1900 (DDH1900) 455.2 cm

Cellular (DDH850) 597.9 cm

If system will operate on multiple bands, the separation distance required shall be equal to, or greater than, the band with the largest separation distance.

IC RF exposition — FL'équipement fonctionnant dans la bande cellulaire doit être installé et utilisé avec la

distance minimale suivante entre le radiateur et votre corps:

2600 LTE (DDH 2600) 410.1 cm

AWS3 (DDHAWS3) 438.4 cm

PCS1900 (DDH1900) 455.2 cm

Cellular (DDH850) 597.9 cm

Si le système fonctionne sur plusieurs bandes, la distance de séparation requise est égale ou supérieure à la bande avec la plus grande distance de séparation.

Fiber Distributed Antenna System (Fiber DAS)

DDU

FCC standards

Table 37 General Specifications

Noise Figure, Typical 3 dB

Delay excluding optical fiber < 0.5 μs

Instantaneous Band Width, Max 15 MHz

Power Supply

Standard Optional

Operating Temperature -25 to 55 °C (-13 to 131 °F)

Casing IP65

85 – 264 VAC

-32 to -100 VDC

Table 38 Specifications DDU100 (Single Band)

Power Consumption, max, typical 225 W

Dimensions, W x D x H

Weight < 34 lbs (15.2 kg)

11.8 x 5.1 x 27.6 in. 30 x 13 x 70 cm

Table 39 Specifications DDU200 (Dual Band)

Power Consumption, max, typical 450 W

Dimensions, W x D x H

Weight < 60 lbs (27.2 kg)

11.8 x 8.7 x 27.6 in. 30 x 22 x 70 cm

Cellular Products

Table 40 Available Products, FCC/IC

System UL Frequency MHz DL Frequency MHz

LTE LB 698 - 716 728 - 746 46 FCC/IC

LTE UB 776 - 787 746 - 757 46 FCC/IC

LTE FB 698 - 716/776 - 787 728 - 757 46 FCC/IC

Cellular 824 - 849 869 - 894 46 FCC/IC

PCS1900 1850 - 1910 1930 - 1990 46 FCC/IC

AWS 1710 - 1780 2110 - 2180 46 FCC/IC

Pout, DL,

dBm (RMS)

Standard

Note: All specifications subject to change without notice.

Class B Industrial Booster — This equipment is a Class B Industrial Booster and is restricted to installation as

an In-building Distributed Antenna System (DAS).

FCC RF Exposure — This equipment complies with the FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an

uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with the following minimum distances between the radiator and your body:

DDU-700LC 626.6 cm 17dBi antenna

DDU-700UC 619 cm 17dBi antenna

DDU-850 573.5 cm 17dBi antenna

DDU-AWS3 (2100MHz) 436.5 cm 17dBi antenna

DDU-1900 (PCS 1900MHz) 436.5 cm 17dBi antenna

If system will operate on multiple bands, the separation distance required shall be equal to, or greater than, the band with the largest separation distance.

System Description

IC RF Exposure — Equipment operating in the Cellular band should be installed and operated with the following

minimum distance of between the radiator and your body:

DDU-700LC 897.3 cm 17dBi antenna

DDU-700UC 889.8 cm 17dBi antenna

DDU-850 884.6 cm 17dBi antenna

DDU-AWS3 (2100MHz) 643.0 cm 17dBi antenna

DDU-1900 (PCS 1900MHz) 623.8 cm 17dBi antenna

If system will operate on multiple bands, the separation distance required shall be equal to, or greater than, the band with the largest separation distance.

IC RF exposition — FL'équipement fonctionnant dans la bande cellulaire doit être installé et utilisé avec la

distance minimale suivante entre le radiateur et votre corps:

DDU-700LC 897.3 cm 17dBi antenna

DDU-700UC 889.8 cm 17dBi antenna

DDU-850 884.6 cm 17dBi antenna

DDU-AWS3 (2100MHz) 643.0 cm 17dBi antenna

DDU-1900 (PCS 1900MHz) 623.8 cm 17dBi antenna

Si le système fonctionne sur plusieurs bandes, la distance de séparation requise est égale ou supérieure à la bande avec la plus grande distance de séparation.

Fiber Distributed Antenna System (Fiber DAS)

Remote Unit Frequency Summary

Table 41 ETSI Bands

Band 3GPP Band UL Frequency DL Frequency

FM 88 - 108 22 -

TERTRA VHF 136 - 174 136 - 174 22 -

TETRA, Public Safety 380-385 390-395 26 33

TETRA, Commercial 410-415 420-425 26 33

TETRA, Commercial 415-420 425-430 26 40

CDMA 450 Band 31 452.5-457.5 462.5-467.5 33 40

DD800 Band 20 832-862 791-821 26 40

E-GSM 900 Band 8 880-915 925-960 26 40

GSM 1800 Band 3 1710-1785 1805-1880 28 40

UMTS Band 1 1920-1980 2110-2170 30 43

LTE 2600 Band 7 2500-2570 2620-2690 30 43

DDR Max

Composite

DDH Max

Composite

Table 42 FCC/IC Bands

Band 3GPP Band UL Frequency

VHF 136-174 136-174 33 N/A N/A N/A

UHF 450-470 450-470 33 N/A N/A N/A

700 Lower Band 12 698-716 728-746 33 N/A 43 46

700 Upper Band 13 & 14 776-806 746-757 33 N/A 43 46

700 Combined Band 12, 13 & 14

700 Public Safety 769-775 799-805 33 - - N/A

800 iDEN Band 27 806-824 851-869 33 41 43 N/A

850 Cellular Band 5 824-849 869-894 33 41 43 46

1900 PCS Band 25 1850-1910 1930-1990 33 41 43 46

AWS Band 4 1710-1755 2110-2155 33 41 43 46

2600 LTE Band 7 2500-2570 2620-2690 33 N/A 43 N/A

698-716 776-806

Frequency

728-757 33 41 43 46

DDR Max

Composite

DDS Max

Composite

(15MHz)

DDH Max

Composite

DDU Max

Composite

Information regarding Bird’s Fiber-DAS systems are updated periodically, for the latest information on all of Bird’s Fiber-DAS products visit Bird’s website:

http://www.birdrf.com/Products/Coverage/Fiber-DAS.aspx

System Description

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RUR

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Fiber-Optic Cable

DMU – Remote head end

Bird's DMU100 series is a compact head end that can function as a low power repeater or BTS interface. The unit can directly support up to 4 remotes or can fiber feed a Headend Master Unit. Remote access is provided by either the Bird RGW or via Ethernet connection. The unit is a rugged convection cooled, IP65 chassis designed for outdoor locations.

It is possible to build the DMU to support more than one band, however, the types of bands and the necessary duplexers for a configuration must be verified to ensure compatibility with the RGW.

Figure 20 DMU – Remote Head End

Figure 21

, the DMU is used to pick up the signal at a remote location and then it is transmitted on the fiber to

four different locations that need coverage. The RU can be connected to coaxial spreading networks if needed.

Figure 21 DMU Feeding Remote Units

Figure 22

, the DMU is feeding a Headend Master Unit which in turn feeds the Remote Units (RU). This is a far

more flexible solution and would be preferred when possible.

Figure 22 DMU Feeding BMU

The DMU is equipped with a low power uplink amplifier. The unit should be used in a location that has adequate signal so that power level of a mobile phone will suffice.

Fiber Distributed Antenna System (Fiber DAS)

Repeaters

Bird Technologies offers a wide variety of repeaters to boost off air signals. The repeated signals can feed passive DAS or can be used as an input into the active DAS.

DMR 400 Series Rack Mount Repeater

The DMR 400 is designed to fit in the Headend Master Frame along with the BIU and FOI cards. The system was originally designed to be used in moving coverage areas such as ships and trains that require active control over the downlink gain (link symmetry) to compensate for wide variations in the off-air signals, but the system can easily be implemented in traditional fixed locations such as offices and hospitals.

Figure 23 DMR 400 Rack Mount Repeater

Although the DMR repeaters are rack mounted with the active DAS components, the DMR repeater can function as a stand alone unit to provide coverage to a passive DAS.

The DMR repeater family offers link symmetry settings. This function is used to automatically adjust the uplink gain based on the downlink signal. When installed in moving coverage areas such as trains, the feature prevents the repeater from desensitizing the donor site by automatically controlling uplink levels.

The DMR repeater also offers self-oscillation protection. This function is used to detect problems with isolation between the donor and service antenna. The repeater will intervene and lower the gain to a level equal to the isolation minus the stability margin. The settings are separate for UL and DL.

 On/Off  Stability margin: Value setting of how much lower the gain should be than the calculated isolation. Range

of 0.0 to 20.0dBm.

 Recovery time: Time that should pass before the repeater reset the gain to the value specified level in “RF

Config” (set gain). Range of 30 to 86,400 seconds.

 Recovery margin: Set value of gain level above the gain specified in “RF Config” (set gain) that is used when

the repeater recovers after the “Recovery Time”. Range of 0.0 to 20.0dBm.

The DMR400 offers variable bandwidths up to 35Mhz, depending on the configuration.

Remote access can be provided via an Ethernet connection or through the Bird Remote Gateway. SNMP is a standard on the units. No proprietary software is required. Operational parameters are set via a web browser.

Table 43 DMR400 Specifications

Gain 50-80 dBm in 1 dB steps

Noise Figure - Typical < 5 dBm

Delay <7 μs

Dimensions 2 card slots

Weight (module) 0.7 kg (1.5 lbs)

Operating Temperature 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F)

Table 44 Available Products, Cellular, FCC

Band Uplink Downlink Pout, DL & UL Standard

DMR405 700 Lower 698 - 716 728 - 746 25 dBm FCC

DMR404 700 Upper 776 - 787 746 - 757 25 dBm FCC

DMR407 IDEN 806 - 824 851 - 869 25 dBm FCC

DMR408 Cellular 824 - 849 869 - 894 25 dBm FCC

DMR419 PCS1900 1850 - 1915 1930 - 1995 25 dBm FCC

DMR420 AWS 1710 - 1755 2110 - 2155 25 dBm FCC

Table 45 Available Products, Cellular, ETSI

Band Uplink Downlink Pout, DL & UL Standard

DMR401 TETRA, Public Safety 380 - 385 390 - 395 19 dBm ETSI

DMR402 TETRA, Commercial 410 - 415 420 - 425 19 dBm ETSI

DMR403 TETRA, Commercial 415 - 420 425 - 430 19 dBm ETSI

DMR411 CDMA450 458 - 460 468 - 4670 25 dBm FCC

DMR410 GSM-R 876 - 880 921 - 925 19 dBm ETSI

DMR409 EGSM900 880 - 915 925 - 960 19 dBm ETSI

DMR418 GSM1800 1710 - 1775 1805 - 1880 19 dBm ETSI

DMR421 UMTS 2100 1920 - 1980 2110 - 2170 23 (DL)/20 (UL) 3GPP

System Description

Fiber Distributed Antenna System (Fiber DAS)

DLR 600 Series Low Power Repeater

The DLR 600 low power repeater is designed for environments where low signal levels are required. Although small, the unit still offers Bird’s feature rich functions such as self-oscillation protection, fast AGC, link symmetry functionality, SNMP and remote access via Ethernet or the Bird Remote Gateway.

Figure 24 DLR 600 Low Power Repeater

Table 46 DLR600 Specifications

Gain 40-70 dBm in 1 dB steps

Noise Figure <5 dB

Delay <7 μs

Power Supply

Standard optional

Dimension (W x D x H) 30 x 5 x 21 cm (11.8x2x8.3 inches)

Weight <1.4 Kg (3.1 lbs)

Operating Temp (DC) -25 to 55 °C (13 to 131 °F)

Operating Temp (AC) 0 to +40 °C (+32 to +104 °F)

Casing IP42

Bandwidth 0-25 MHz

Connectors SMA or N-type

100 to 240 VAC 12 to 28 VDC

Table 47 Available Products, Cellular, FCC

Band Uplink Downlink Pout, DL & UL Standard

DLR607 iDEN 806-824 851-869 16 dBm FCC

DLR608 Cellular 824-849 869-894 16 dBm FCC

DLR619 PCS1900 1850-1915 1930-1995 16dBm FCC

DLR620 AWS 1710-1755 2110-2155 16 dBm FCC

Table 48 Available Products, Cellular, ETSI

Band Uplink Downlink Pout, DL & UL Standard

DLR609 EGSM900 880-915 925-960 13 dBm ETSI

DLR618 GSM1800 1710-1775 1805-1880 13 dBm ETSI

DLR621 UMTS 2100 1920-1980 2110-2170 15 dBm 3GPP

System Description

DMR600 Series Medium Power Repeater

The DMR 600 is a medium power repeater with band selective capabilities. Although small, the unit still offers Bird's feature rich functions such as self-oscillation protection, fast AGC, link symmetry functionality, SNMP and remote access via Ethernet or the Bird Remote Gateway

Figure 25 DMR 600 Medium Power Repeater

Table 49 DMR600 Specifications

Gain 50-80 dBm in 1 dB steps

Noise Figure <5 dB

Delay <7 μs

Power Supply

Standard optional

Dimension (W x D x H) 30 x 5 x 21 cm (11.8x2x8.3 inches)

Weight <1.4 Kg (3.1 lbs)

Operating Temp (DC) -25 to 55 °C (13 to 131 °F)

Operating Temp (AC) 0 to +40 °C (+32 to +104 °F)

Casing IP42

Bandwidth 25 MHz

Connectors SMA or N-type

100 to 240 VAC 12 to 30 VDC

Table 50 Available Products, Cellular, FCC

Band Uplink Downlink Pout, DL & UL Standard

DMR607 iDEN 806-824 851-869 25 dBm FCC

DMR608 Cellular 824-849 869-894 25 dBm FCC

DMR619 PCS1900 1850-1915 1930-1995 25 dBm FCC

DMR620 AWS 1710-1755 2110-2155 25 dBm FCC

Table 51 Available Products, Cellular, ETSI

Band Uplink Downlink Pout, DL & UL Standard

DMR604 CDM450 453-457.5 463-467.5 25 dBm FCC

DMR610 GSM-R 876-880 921-925 19 dBm ETSI

DMR609 EGSM900 880-915 925-960 19 dBm ETSI

DMR618 GSM1800 1710-1775 1805-1880 19 dBm ETSI

DMR621 UMTS 2100 1920-1980 2110-2170 23 (DL)/20 (UL) 3GPP

Fiber Distributed Antenna System (Fiber DAS)

DMR 800Series Medium Power Repeater

DMR800 repeater platform with medium power band selective repeaters is designed for a small form factor, high performance and a long lifetime. It can be used for coverage enhancement in up to medium sized indoor environments.

Figure 26 DMR 800Series Medium Power Repeater

Table 52 DMR800 Specifications

Gain 50-88 dBm in 1 dB steps

Noise Figure <5 dB

Delay <7 μs

Power Supply 85 to 264 VAC

Power Consumption <35 W

Dimension (WxDxH) 30 x 13 x 70 cm (11.8 x 5.1 x 27.6 inches)

Weight <12 kg (26.4 lbs)

Operating Temp -25 to 55 °C (13 to 131 °F)

Casing IP65

Bandwidth 35 MHz

Connectors N-type or DIN 7/16

Table 53 Available Products, Cellular, FCC

Band Uplink Downlink Pout, DL & UL Standard

DMR805 700 Lower 698 - 716 728 - 746 25 FCC

DMR804 700 upper 777 - 787 746 - 756 25 FCC

DMR808 Cellular 824 - 849 869 - 894 25 FCC

DMR819 PCS1900 1850 - 1915 1930 - 1995 25 FCC

DMR820 AWS 1710 - 1755 2110 - 2155 25 FCC

Table 54 Available Products, Cellular, ETSI

Band Uplink Downlink Pout, DL & UL Standard

DMR806 DAB 174 - 240 18 ETSI

DMR801 TETRA, Public Safety 380-385 390-395 19 ETSI

DMR802 TETRA, Commercial 410-415 420-425 19 ETSI

DMR803 TETRA, Commercial 415-420 425-430 19 ETSI

DMR811 CDMA450 458-460 468-470 25 FCC

DMR810 GSM-R 876-880 921-925 19 ETSI

DMR809 EGSM900 880-915 925-960 19 ETSI

DMR818 GSM1800 1710-1775 1805-1880 19 ETSI

DMR821 UMTS 2100 1920-1980 2110-2170 23(DL)/20(UL) 3GPP

System Description

DHR 800 Series High Power Repeater

The DHR 800 offers a high power solution in a light weight, convection cooled IP65 chassis. The unit offers Bird's feature rich functions such as self-oscillation protection, fast AGC, link symmetry functionality, SNMP and remote access via Ethernet or the Bird Remote Gateway all in a rugged IP65 chassis.

Figure 27 DHR 800 Series High Power Repeater

The DHR repeater family offers link symmetry settings. This function is used to automatically adjust the uplink gain based on the downlink signal. When installed in moving coverage areas such as trains, the feature prevents the repeater from desensitizing the donor site by automatically controlling uplink levels.

The DHR repeater also offers self-oscillation protection. This function is used to detect problems with isolation between the donor and service antenna. The repeater will intervene and lower the gain to a level equal to the isolation minus the stability margin. The settings are separate for UL and DL.

 On/Off  Stability margin: Value setting of how much lower the gain should be than the calculated isolation. Range

of 0.0 to 20.0dBm.

 Recovery time: Time that should pass before the repeater reset the gain to the value specified level in “RF

Config” (set gain). Range of 30 to 86,400 seconds.

 Recovery margin: Set value of gain level above the gain specified in “RF Config” (set gain) that is used when

the repeater recovers after the “Recovery Time”. Range of 0.0 to 20.0dBm.

Table 55 DHR800 Specifications

Gain 50-88 dBm in 1 dB steps

Noise Figure <5 dB

Delay <7 μs

Power Supply 85 to 264 VAC

Power Consumption <130 W

Dimension (WxDxH) 30 x 13 x 70 cm (11.8 x 5.1 x 27.6 inches)

Weight <12 kg (26.4 lbs)

Operating Temp -25 to 55 °C (13 to 131 °F)

Casing IP65

Bandwidth 35 MHz

Connectors N-type or DIN 7/16

Fiber Distributed Antenna System (Fiber DAS)

Table 56 Available Products, Cellular, FCC

Band Uplink Downlink Pout, DL & UL Standard

DHR807 iDEN 806-824 851-869 33(DL)/25(UL) FCC

DHR808 Cellular 824-849 869-894 33(DL)/25(UL) FCC

DHR819 PCS1900 1850-1915 1930-1995 33(DL)/25(UL) FCC

DHR820 AWS 1710-1755 2110-2155 33(DL)/25(UL) FCC

Table 57 Available Products, Cellular, ETSI

Band Uplink Downlink Pout, DL & UL Standard

DHR801 TETRA, Public Safety 380-385 390-395 26(DL)/20(UL) ETSI

DHR802 TETRA, Commercial 410-415 420-425 26(DL)/20(UL) ETSI

DHR803 TETRA, Commercial 415-420 425-430 26(DL)/20(UL) ETSI

DHR804 CDMA450 453-457.5 463-467.5 33(DL)/25(UL) FCC

DHR810 GSM-R 876-880 921-925 26(DL)/19(UL) ETSI

DHR809 EGSM900 880-915 925-960 26(DL)/19(UL) ETSI

DHR818 GSM1800 1710-1775 1805-1880 28(DL)/21(UL) ETSI

DHR821 UMTS 2100 1920-1980 2110-2170 30(DL)/21(UL) 3GPP

Bird Repeater Frequency Summary

Table 58 ETSI Bands

UL Frequency DL Frequency

TETRA Public Safety 380-385 390-395

TETRA, Commercial 410-415 420-425

TETRA, Commercial 415-420 425-430

CDMA 450 458-460 468-470

GSM-R 876-880 921-925

EGSM900 880-915 925-960

GSM 1800 1710-1775 1805-1880

UMTS 1920-1980 2110-2170

Table 59 FCC Bands

UL Frequency DL Frequency

Public Safety 800 806-824 851-869

Cellular 850 824-849 869-894

PCS 1900 1850-1915 1930-1995

AWS 1710-1755 2110-2155

DMR

400

DLR

600

DMR

600

DHR

800

 

  

           

DMR

400

DLR

600

DMR

600

DHR

800

               

Chapter 3 Installation guidelines

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. You MUST register Class B signal boosters (as defined

in 47 CFR 90.219) online at

significant forfeiture penalties, including penalties in excess of $100,000 for each continuing violation.

For CMRS 817-824MHz Applications and American Cellular Applications:

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.

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

For installations subject to Industry Canada certification:

It is designed for installation by an installer approved by an ISED licensee.

You MUST have an ISED LICENCE or the express consent of an ISED licensee to operate this device.

www.fcc.gov/signal-boosters/registration. Unauthorized use may result in

WARNING

This is NOT a consumer device.

WARNING

This is NOT a consumer device.

Health and Safety

Bird DAS system is an advanced system and should be handled by skilled staff. Bird is happy to offer training of installation service providers in the case this is necessary.

Read all available documentation and warnings before handling the equipment. Equipment failures due to improper handling are normally not covered by the product warranty.

Respect all warning signs on the equipment and in the documentation. Make sure to only operate the equipment on frequencies allowed to use. Do not modify the equipment.

WARNING

Avoid looking into connected fibers and receptacles.

The laser used in this system is a Class 3b laser that produces invisible infra-red coherent light. Not safe to view

with optical instruments. Always put the protection caps on unused fibers and receptacles.

The equipment contains a Class 3B laser and the equipment is Class 1. Do never look into the Laser beam directly or indirectly, it is strong invisible light and may cause serious damage to human eyes.

Always use protective caps on fiber and connector ends when fiber is removed from socket. Always clean socket and connector after a fiber has been removed before it is reconnected.

Make sure to keep passwords and other operational information away from unauthorized personnel.

Fiber Distributed Antenna System (Fiber DAS)

Cable Routing/Antenna Selection

Ensure all cables, e.g. power cable, fiber-optic cable, Antenna cables are routed and secured in accordance with local/national requirements while avoiding damage to the cables.

Antennas and coax cables are selected as part of the DAS system design and may vary with location, frequency, and power level requirements.

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.

Each individual antenna used with the DAS must be installed to provide the separation distance as specified in the RF exposure requirements (refer to specific Remote Unit RF Exposure limits in the system description section).

CAUTION

Unauthorized antennas, cables, and/or coupling devices may cause non-conformity with national or international

regulations, could cause damage, or non-conforming ERP/EIRP.

Antenna Installation

The Bird Fiber DAS systems do not include remote or head end antenna. The remote end antenna must be selected during system design, the antenna manufacturer’s data will be required when calculating link budgets.

Antenna installation instructions are provided by the antenna manufacturer.

External donor antennas that are most commonly used in combination with DDR or DDH Remote Unit family for outdoor environment are 17 dBi gain antennas.

Safety and Care for Fibers

WARNING

Avoid looking into connected fibers and receptacles.

The laser used in this system is a Class 3b laser that produces invisible infra-red coherent light. Not safe to view

with optical instruments. Always put the protection caps on unused fibers and receptacles.

Every time a fiber is disconnected and re-connected care should be taken to avoid getting dust on the connector or in the receptacle. Clean with a dry fiber cleaning tool before reconnecting the fiber at all times. A single speck of dust can severely impact the transmission. Do not touch the fiber ends with your fingers. That will leave grease on the connectors and may cause severe problems.

Installation guidelines

Tools and Material Requirements

Fiber Optics

All fiber optic cables, including patch cords, must be SINGLE MODE. Multi-mode fiber is not supported.

Bird equipment is designed to be used with only SC/APC fiber connectors. All connection points in the fiber must either be fusion spliced or equipped with APC connectors. UPC connectors anywhere in the fiber path will cause degradation in the performance of the equipment. APC connectors can be identified by their green jacket.

 Total optical loss must be < 15dBo.  Optical return loss -60 dB or greater.

Fiber panel inserts/couplings must be APC.

Tools

 Fiber Optic cleaner for SC/APC connectors  T8 Torx bit for card cage modules  Appropriate bit for rack screws  Spectrum analyzer with RF power meter  Appropriate jumper cables to connect spectrum analyzer to Bird equipment  OTDR  Optical power meter  Optical visual fault finder  Fiber splicer  SMA torque wrench calibrate to 0.9 N-m  ESD Strap - (Electrostatic Discharge): The BIU, FOI and Power Supplies contain highly sensitive components

that can be destroyed by static.

NEVER open cards, BGW, CGW, repeaters or remotes!

Miscellaneous Material

 AC power cord(s) if using the DPU-301 power supply [AC to DC power supply]  18 AWG power wire if using the DPU-302 power supply [DC to DC power supply]  Ferrite bead filter for the DC supply cable to the DPU-302. The ferrite bead filter must be installed close to

the DPU-302. Follow manufacturer recommendations for proper installation of the ferrite bead filter.

Fiber Distributed Antenna System (Fiber DAS)

Back-haul Connection (LAN, WAN, ETC)

Connect to Head end Ethernet Switch, Port 25

Installing Headend Equipment

All equipment must be properly grounded. Ground peg in the main connector for both head-end gear (Master Unit) and remote gear (Remote Units) must be connected to Phase, Neutral and Ground in a proper way before power is connected.

The chassis of the remote and the rack of the master unit should be grounded to a potential bar or safety grounding bar when operated. All electrical installations should be done by a certified electrician only.

BGW

The BGW is designed to be installed in a 19" rack.

 The BGW is typically mounted near the top of the rack.  Connect power to an available NEMA5-15R receptacle.  Using installer provided Ethernet cable, connect the “Ext” port to the appropriate back-haul connection.

The back-haul connection can be DSL, off air modem, LAN, WAN. See BGW set up instructions.

Figure 28 BGW Installation, Ethernet Connections

Ethernet Switch

The Ethernet switch, ETH, is designed to be installed in a 19" rack.

 Placement is typically between the BGW and the Master Frame Unit. Placement consideration should

include proper routing of Ethernet cables and the installation of additional cables after the initial installation is complete. Mounting may with Ethernet ports to the front or rear of the rack.

 Connect power to an available NEMA5-15R receptacle.  Using installer provided Ethernet cable, connect port 25 of the Ethernet switch to the “INT” port on the

BGW.

Figure 29 Ethernet Switch

Installation guidelines

Master Unit

The Master Unit is designed to be installed in a 19" rack.

 Before installing, consider cable routing for all cards to be installed in the Master Unit. The installer may

want to consider horizontal cable managers to be mounted above and below the Master Unit to aid in the installation and ongoing maintenance of the system.

 Each card in the Master Unit will require an Ethernet connection to the BGW in order to be programmed

and monitored. Install contractor provided Ethernet cable between the appropriate Ethernet port and the Ethernet switch.

Note: The port number on the Master Unit is in reverse order on the back of the Master Unit.

Figure 30 Ethernet Port Numbering, Front and Rear Views

112

6677889910

111112

151516

 Only the active port on the Master Unit requires an Ethernet connection.

Example: The wide BIU uses two slots in the Master Unit. If installed in slots #1 and #2, only slot #1 will make physical connection to the backplane. Install an Ethernet cable on the back of the Master Unit in port #1 to provide the BIU with BGW connectivity.

Note: It is recommended Ethernet cables be installed on all ports. In the event of future configuration changes this will ensure BGW connectivity regardless of slot changes.

 All open slots on the Master Unit require a blank cover plate to allow for proper air circulation. Blank

plates must be ordered separately.

Table 60 Available Blank Cover Plates

Part Number Slots Covered

DBP101 1 Slot

DBP102 2 Slots

DBP104 4 Slots

Fiber Distributed Antenna System (Fiber DAS)

DPU-301

DPU-302

Power Supply Unit

Bird Technologies offers two different power supplies for the Master Unit: AC (DPU-301) and DC (DPU-302). The power supply can be located in a Master Unit other than the one it is powering. Each power supply is shipped with one Molex power supply jumper. If redundant power supplies are required additional power supply jumper(s) will need to be ordered.

The power supply uses four slots on the Master Unit.

 Prior to installing the PSU in the Master Unit chassis the red slide rails must be carefully removed from the

slots that the PSU will occupy.

Figure 31 Slide Rail Removal

PSU DPU-301

The AC DPU-301 power supply has a standard C13 receptacle.

 The AC DPU-301 has an input range from 86-264 VAC at 50 or 60 Hz.  Due to site-specific needs on length and varying standards of AC plug types, the AC power cord does not

ship with the equipment. The installation contractor must provide the AC power cord.

The DPU-301 can support a single, fully loaded Master Frame Unit with up to 16 cards (BIU, FOI, ICU). The cards may be all of one type or a mixture of types.

Figure 32 Power Supply Units

Installation guidelines

Primary Power for One Master Unit

PSU DPU-302

The DPU-302 uses a HAN four prong Heavy Duty Power Connector.

 The DC to DC DPU-302 power supply has in input rating of -36 VDC to -72 VDC.  The DPU-302 requires the installer to provide 18 AWG wire for the HAN 3 A plug kit (Harting P/N 10 20 003

0002) that is provided with the power supply. See

The DC power supply can support a single Master Frame Unit with up to 12 cards (BIU, FOI, ICU). The cards may be all of one type or a mixture of cards.

Table 61 DPU-302 Connector Pinout

Han 3A Pinout

Pin #1 (+) Positive

Pin #2 Not connected

Pin #3 (-) Negative

Pin #4 Earth/Ground

Primary Power Configuration

Connect the output of the power supply to the input of the Master Unit.

Table 61

for connector pinout.

 Use P101 on the Master Unit as the main power supply feed. See

Note: Note that although there are two output connections on the front of the PSU, the PSU can only power one Master Frame at a time.

Figure 33

Figure 33 Primary Power Configuration

Backup Power Configuration

It is not required to use a backup/redundant power supply, but if the primary PSU fails a backup PSU will allow the unit to continue operating without causing an outage.

The system designer may elect to have a single, redundant PSU act as a backup to two different Master Units simultaneously with the understanding that if the main PSU for each Master Unit fails during the same time period that the backup/redundant PSU can't support both Master Units.

 Use P102 on the Master Unit for a backup/redundant power supply. See

Figure 34 on page 48

Figure 34 Backup Power Configuration

Backup Power for Two Master Units

Fiber Distributed Antenna System (Fiber DAS)

Source

ICU

FOI

BIU

CAUTION

Overdriving the RF source input into the BIU will cause permanent equipment failure and will void the warranty. The installer must ensure that input levels are not exceeded. Plan for maximum power out of the RF source and

attenuate accordingly with external attenuators if needed.

The BIU serves as the RF interface between the RF source and the ICU/FOI. Each BIU is pre-set to a frequency band and is not field tunable.

The BIU has two sets of RF source connections. The units can accept two independent feeds (within the same band). The feeds can be from separate sources or A and B paths in a MIMO configuration.

Due to the high level of RF coming into BIU, use only quality RF cables.

BIU Type Minimum DL Input Maximum DL Input

Low Level -7dBm +7dBm

High Level +20dBm +33dBm

Figure 35 BIU Connections

 Install the BIU in the Master Unit (wide BIU uses two slots, slim BIU uses one slot).

CAUTION

When mating RF connectors, ensure that they are properly aligned and not cross threaded.

Tighten SMA connectors to 8 in.-lbs (0.9 N-m).

Do over torque RF connectors, this could result in damage to the Unit.

Do not under torque RF connectors, this could result in poor signal transmission.

Note: The UL1 and UL2 uplink test ports are 3dB lower than the signal on the corresponding DL/UL BTS port.

 Connect SMA to the RF source. Tighten to 8 in-pounds (0.9 N-m) with a calibrated torque wrench.  Connect QMA to the ICU/FOI.

CAUTION

Excess tension on the cable or connectors may cause PIM issues.

Cables must be secured in the rack without applying tension to the connectors.

Installation guidelines

OPTO IN/OUT

for

Remote Units

Uplink

Downlink

ICU

The ICU is designed to be installed in a 19" rack.

 The ICU is typically installed directly above or below the Master Unit chassis. Consider post installation

changes and testing when selecting a slot to install the ICU.

Figure 36 ICU

The ICU has QMA connectors. QMA cable kit - Bird part number DCC320 is available for use with the ICU. The kit contains 32 QMA to QMA cables (see FOI or ICU to FOI.

Table 62 QMA Cable Kit

Table 62

) that can be used to patch between the BIU to the ICU, BIU to the

Length Quantity

250 mm (9.8”) 13

350 mm (13.8”) 13

500 mm (19.7”) 6

The ICU is configured with two identical paths - uplink and downlink. The typical configuration [DIU301 (88MHz to 2700MHz)] is four 1:8 splitters/combiners (two for UL and two for DL). Note that the theoretical loss for each DIU301 is 35dBm.

FOI

The FOI is mounted in the Master Unit chassis (FOI DOI401 uses two slots, FOI DO301/302 uses one slot).

 The RF connections are QMA.  The fiber connections are SC/APC.

The FOI can be ordered with an optional DCC330 jumper kit. The kit contains two SC/APC jumpers that are 5 meters (16.4 feet) in length.

Figure 37 FOI Connections

Fiber Distributed Antenna System (Fiber DAS)

Rebroadcast

Uplink/

Downlink

Source

Donor

Antenna

Service

Antenna

RFU

The integrated repeater unit, RFU, DMR400 is mounted in the Master Unit chassis. The DMR400 uses two slots in the Master Unit.

Figure 38 RFU Connections

Powering Up the Head End

1. Apply power to the BGW by pressing the power button on the left side of the unit. The BGW requires approximately 5 minutes to completely boot up. During the BGW boot process, the modules in the Master Unit will flash Red and Green.

2. Apply power to the Ethernet Switch and the Master Unit.

3. Verify BGW boot cycle is complete,

Note: The BGW will have green LED's lit even when powered off. This is part of the LAN wake up feature. When the BGW is running there will be three LED's lit and the hard drive icon showing activity.

4. See

Table 63

for the LED alarm codes for the modules in the Master Unit. After the BGW boot process is complete, all modules in the Master Unit should have some LED indication. If not, see

Table 64

Table 63 Master Unit Module LED Indicators

Status LED Indication

Normal Green - slow flash

Incoming Alarm Solid Red - Limited to 5 seconds

Warning Red LED flashes 1 Hz 1/8 duty cycle

Error Red LED flashes 2Hz ¼ duty cycle

Critical Red LED remains solid

Table 64 Master Unit Troubleshooting

Malfunction Corrective Action

If no modules have LED indications

If a module does not have LED ON

Indicator

Check power source for Master Unit.

Check connection from PSU to Chassis.

Verify the module is properly seated into

Move a module to another slot on the

Check Power cable to PSU.

the chassis.

Master Unit chassis.

Replace module.

Installation guidelines

Tighten bolts (4 places) After Remote is Attached

Installing Remote Units

The remote units are factory configured and should not be opened in the field.

WARNING

The Remote Units are heavy , use care and always properly support units during installation. If allowed to fall

Remote Units can cause injury or death.

CAUTION

Ensure the surfaces being used to mount Remote Units can safely support the full weight of the remote.

The remotes must be mounted in a vertical position. There are two recommended methods for Remote Unit installation, wall mounting or pole mounting. Regardless of the mounting style selected, the remotes must be mounted so that airflow over the external heat sink is not obstructed.

Single Remote Unit Wall Mounting

The remotes are shipped with standard wall mounting brackets. These brackets can be used indoors and outdoors.

 Mount the bracket (p/n DMB301) without the remote attached.

Note: Always check local building codes for proper mounting techniques!

 Once the bracket is properly mounted, the remote easily slides into the mount. See

Note: Figure 39 Remote Wall Mount

Figure 39

 Once the remote is attached to the wall mount, the remote must be properly secured to the mount by

tightening bolts at each mounting point.

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Double Wall Mount Bracket

Mount to Wall

Standard Wall Mount Brackets

Double Remote Unit Wall Mounting

Bird Technologies offers a bracket that allows two wall mount racks to be mounted back to back. This reduces the amount of wall space required when two remotes are located together. The bracket is stainless steel and can be used indoors or outdoors.

Figure 40 Double Wall Mounting Bracket

Remote Unit Pole Mounting

Bird Technologies also offers a pole mounting option. The pole mount brackets are designed to be used with the Double Remote Wall Mount bracket.

Figure 41 Remote Unit Pole Mounting Option

Installation guidelines

RF Port

Fiber-Optic Port

Ethernet Port

External Alarms Connector

Input Power Connector

Chassis Breather Port

Solar Shield

Direct exposure to sun light can cause temperatures of the remote to exceed the 55 °C (131°F) rating. A simple solution offered by Bird is to attach an optional solar shield to the affected remotes. The solar shields (p/n DMA301) are sold separately.

Figure 42 Remote Unit Solar Shield

Cabling

There are many options for the Bird remotes which can affect the number of connections on the bottom of each remote. The standard connections are:

 Ethernet port  RF Port (N, mini DIN or 7/16 DIN, Simplex or Duplex) - Number of ports varies  Power (AC)  External alarm port  Grounding  Fiber Optic

Figure 43 Remote Unit Cabling Connectors

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Keyed Connector

Ethernet Port

The RJ45 Ethernet port is located on the bottom panel of the remote unit. Connection of the Ethernet port is not required for normal operation of the DAS. The port offers convenient access to the system GUI during installation, commissioning and troubleshooting of the DAS. Ensure the provided IP67 rated protective cap is replaced when the Ethernet port is not in use.

If the Ethernet connection is to be long term or permanent, ensure that the appropriate Ethernet patch cable is utilized to prevent the ingress of moisture into the port.

The Ethernet port allows for two types of connections.

1. Remote unit is not connected to the FOI in the Master Unit

 Access will be limited to the Remote Unit. User may change setting on the Remote Unit.  Static IP address for local access is https://169.254.48.1

Username: "extended" Password: "admin"

2. Remote Unit is actively connected to the FOI in the Master Unit

 Full access to all GUI features will be allowed  Access will require the Master Unit IP address: https://172.22.0.1

Username: "extended" Password: "admin"

Fiber Optic Connection

The fiber connection on the bottom of the remote has an IP67 rated protective cap. The protective cap must remain in place until the fiber is to be inserted. This will help prevent foreign particles from degrading performance of the fiber.

The fiber connection has a keyed slot SC/APC connection. Care must be taken to ensure the fiber is installed correctly. It is possible to force the connection so that the fiber is installed at a 180 degree rotation causing performance issues.

Note: The SC/APC key is at the top and bottom on the connection on the remote.

Figure 44 Remote Fiber-Optic Connector

It is highly recommended that only the SCRJ fiber cables be used with the remotes. Not only does the SCRJ cable prevent the ingress of moisture and dust into to the fiber port but the cable also insures the fibers are correctly aligned in the connector. SCRJ fiber cables are ordered separately from Bird Technologies.

Figure 45 SCRJ Connector

Installation guidelines

Live

Neutral

Ground

AC Power Input

The Bird remote only comes with an AC input option. The voltage range will support 120VAC or 240VAC, 50 or 60 Hz. The remote ships with a weather proof C13 connector and weather proof strain relief housing. The unit does not ship with a power cord - only the power connector. The installation contractor will need to provide a power cable of at least 14AWG, 3 conductor cable.

Figure 46 Weatherproof AC Input Connector

WARNING

Electrical installation should only be performed by a licensed electrician.

External Alarm Connection

The external alarm port on the Bird remote requires an IP 67 D-sub connector (not supplied by Bird).

Table 65 Alarm Definitions

Alarm Input Level Alarm Text

1 (Pin 9)

2 (Pin 4)

3 (Pin 8)

4 (Pin 3)

Error Battery voltage low Critical Loss of main AC power Warning External alarm 3 Error External alarm 4

Figure 47 External Alarm Connector

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Table 66 External Alarm Connector Pinout

Pin Function

Grounding

The remotes are furnished with a ground lug to be used if chassis grounding is required to meet local code or installation requirements. The external grounding lug must be used when the remote is installed in applications where it is susceptible to lightening strikes.

If the remote is mounted in areas with high EMF such as near high amperage transformers, turbines or broadcast antennas, properly grounding the chassis will provide reduce the likelihood interference.

Alarm relay output NC Alarm relay output NO Alarm input 4 Alarm input 2 Alarm input ground Alarm relay output NC Alarm relay output NO Alarm input 3 Alarm input 1

Figure 48 Remote Ground Connection

Remote Unit Verification

Once the remote has been properly installed and all connections made the unit may be powered up. The unit is automatically powered up once power is applied to the AC plug on the bottom of the unit.

The typical power cycle of the remote is approximately 90 seconds. The red and green LED on the bottom of the remote will flash during the boot cycle.

 Once the boot cycle is complete, a solid red LED indicates there is no fiber connection or communication to

the DAS head end.

Installation guidelines

Tighten Bolts (4 places) after Repeater is Attached

Installing the DHR Repeater

The repeaters units are factory configured and should not be opened in the field.

WARNING

The Repeaters are heavy , use care and always properly support units during installation. If allowed to fall a

Repeater can cause injury or death.

CAUTION

Ensure the surfaces being used to mount the Repeater can safely support the full weight of the Repeater.

Single Repeater Wall Mounting

The repeaters are shipped with standard wall mounting brackets. These brackets can be used indoors and outdoors.

 Mount the bracket without the repeater attached.

Note: Always check local building codes for proper mounting techniques.

 Once the bracket is properly mounted, the repeater easily slides into the mount. See

Figure 49 Repeater Wall Mount

Figure 49

 Once the repeater is attached to the wall mount, the repeater must be properly secured to the mount by

tightening bolts at each mounting point.

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Double Wall Mount Bracket

Mount to Wall

Standard Wall Mount Brackets

Double Repeater Wall Mounting

Bird Technologies offers a bracket that allows two wall mount racks to be mounted back to back. This reduces the amount of wall space required when two repeaters are located together. The bracket is stainless steel and can be used indoors or outdoors.

Figure 50 Double Wall Mounting Bracket

Repeater Pole Mounting

Bird Technologies also offers a pole mounting option. The pole mount brackets are designed to be used with the Double Wall Mount bracket.

Figure 51 Repeater Pole Mounting Option

Installation guidelines

Fiber-Optic Ports (Optional)

Ethernet Port

Chassis Ground

External Alarms Connector

Input Power Connector

Chassis Breather Port

Service Antenna Connector

Donor Antenna Connector

LED Indicators

Solar Shield

Direct exposure to sun light can cause temperatures of the repeater to exceed the 55 °C (131°F) rating. A simple solution offered by Bird is to attach an optional solar shield to the affected repeaters. The solar shields are sold separately.

Figure 52 Remote Unit Solar Shield

Cabling

There are many options for the Bird repeaters which can affect the number of connections on the bottom of each repeater. The standard connections are:

Figure 53 Repeater Cabling Connectors

 Ethernet port  RF Ports (N-Type standard)  Input Power  External alarm port  Grounding  Fiber Optic (optional)

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Keyed Connector

Ethernet Port

The RJ45 Ethernet port is located on the bottom panel of the repeater unit. Connection of the Ethernet port is not required for normal operation of the repeater. The port offers convenient access to the system GUI during installation, commissioning and troubleshooting. Ensure the provided IP67 rated protective cap is replaced when the Ethernet port is not in use.

If the Ethernet connection is to be long term or permanent, ensure that the appropriate Ethernet patch cable is utilized to prevent the ingress of moister into the port.

Fiber Optic Connection

If the fiber optic option is ordered, the fiber connection on the bottom of the repeater has an IP67 rated protective cap. The protective cap must remain in place until the fiber is to be inserted. This will help prevent foreign particles from degrading performance of the fiber.

Note: The SC/APC key is at the top and bottom on the connection on the repeater.

Figure 54 Remote Fiber-Optic Connector

It is highly recommended that only the SCRJ fiber cables be used with the repeaters. Not only does the SCRJ cable prevent the ingress of moisture and dust into to the fiber port but the cable also insures the fibers are correctly aligned in the connector. SCRJ fiber cables are ordered separately from Bird Technologies.

Figure 55 SCRJ Connector

Installation guidelines

Live

Neutral

Ground

AC Power Input

The Bird repeater only comes with an AC input option. The voltage range will support 120VAC or 240VAC, 50 or 60 Hz. The remote ships with a weather proof C13 connector and weather proof strain relief housing. The unit does not ship with a power cord - only the power connector. The installation contractor will need to provide a power cable of at least 14AWG, 3 conductor cable.

Figure 56 Weatherproof AC Input Connector

WARNING

Electrical installation should only be performed by a licensed electrician.

External Alarm Connection

The external alarm port on the repeater requires an IP 67 D-sub connector (not supplied by Bird).

Table 67 Alarm Definitions

Alarm Input Level Alarm Text

1 (Pin 9)

2 (Pin 4)

3 (Pin 8)

4 (Pin 3)

Error Battery voltage low Critical Loss of main AC power Warning External alarm 3 Error External alarm 4

Figure 57 External Alarm Connector

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Table 68 External Alarm Connector Pinout

Pin Function

Alarm relay output NC Alarm relay output NO Alarm input 4 Alarm input 2 Alarm input ground Alarm relay output NC Alarm relay output NO Alarm input 3 Alarm input 1

Grounding

The repeaters are furnished with a ground lug to be used if chassis grounding is required to meet local code or installation requirements.

Figure 58 Remote Ground Connection

Chapter 4 DAS Software Configuration

This section is focused on the GUI interface and initial software setting of the DAS. No special software is require to access the Bird DAS. Access is provided via most web browsers such as Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome.

The BGW should be powered up and allowed about 5 minutes to fully boot prior to applying power to the Master Unit. The BGW will assign IP addresses to the Master Unit components. If the Master Unit is powered up prior to the BGW then it could take up to 30 minutes for the Master Unit components to get assigned an IP address. Master Unit cards will show a quick flash of the green LED when an IP address has been assigned.

Special Note: The following is based on version 3.5 software.

Ethernet Connection

1. Connect a laptop to any open port on the Headend Ethernet switch.

2. Ensure the laptop network settings have DHCP enabled and the “Obtain an IP address automatically” radio button checked.

Figure 59 Windows TCP/IP Settings

3. Using an Internet browser go to https://172.22.0.1 to access the BGW. A successful entry will show access to the login page.

4. Login to the BGW.

 Username: "extended"  Password: "admin"

Figure 60 BGW Login page

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BGW Configuration

BGW Naming

1. Select Configuration in top right corner. See

2. Select External Comm in left menu.

3. Select BGW Name tab in top menu.

4. Enter site name:

a. You may use any combination of alphanumeric characters and the special character of dash "-". Do

not use any other special characters or space.

0 through 9 a through z A through Z Limit of 56 characters

b. Use a site name that is descriptive enough to distinguish the BGW from other sites. Generic names

may delay troubleshooting efforts.

5. Click Submit.

Note: After the new host name is entered, the unit must be restarted. This is the only change that requires a restart. Select the physical restart button on the left side of the BGW.

Figure 61 BGW Site Name

Figure 61

EXT Ethernet

In order for the BGW to be able to communicate outward, the Ext Ethernet connection has to be programmed. Consult with your Internet service provider or IT department for the IP address, Netmask and Gateway IP address settings.

Figure 62 BGW External Communications

DAS Software Configuration

VPN Settings

On occasions, the BGW will be set up behind a firewall. To be able to access the BGW from external locations the Primary BGW settings will need to be configured to allow access. Consult with your IT department for these parameters.

Bird Technologies offers monitoring services. When these services are contracted, enter the Bird parameters in the Secondary BGW settings so that system alarms are correctly forwarded to the Bird NOC.

Figure 63 BGW VPN Settings

Time Zone

To ensure that alarms are correctly labeled with the local time the time zone for the BGW will need to be set.

1. Select Configuration. See

2. Click Time serv/zone.

3. Select the Time and Time zone Tab.

4. Select the local time zone from the drop-down menu.

5. Click Submit.

Figure 64

Figure 64 BGW Time Zone Settings

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NTP Servers

NTP servers provide accurate clocks for the BGW. Utilizing multiple sources prevents clock issues as a result of one server becoming corrupt or dropping out of contact. The BGW is compatible with NTP version 4 servers. The NTP settings in the image below are the default for Redhat servers.

1. Select Configuration.

2. Click Time serv/zone.

3. Select the NTP Servers Tab.

4. Enter the NTP Server information. The FQDN settings are reserved for deployments utilizing the CGW.

5. Click Submit.

If no Internet access is available, the BGW will create its own clock to give the sub-nodes of the system a valid NTP service.

Figure 65 NTP Server Settings

DAS Software Configuration

Email Server

The BGW is capable of emailing alarms directly to select email addresses. Access the set up function via Configuration, Alarm Receivers and Server Prop.

Consult with your IT department for configuration settings.

1. Select Configuration.

2. Click Alarm Receivers.

3. Select the Server Prop. Tab.

4. Enter the Email Server information. Consult with your IT department for configuration settings.

5. Click Save and Apply.

Figure 66 Email Server Settings

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BIU Configuration

The initial screen for the BIU provides basic information such as name, serial number, part number and active alarms. The Locate me! button causes an LED to flash on the unit so that the module can be identified in the chassis.

In the left menu, notice the RF 1 and RF 2. The BIU has two RF paths or strips that are correlated to the two RF inputs on the BIU card. Each RF path has independent settings that can be accessed via the appropriate selection.

Figure 67 BIU Welcome Screen

BIU RF1 Status

This page shows the current status and configuration of the BIU.

Figure 68 BIU RF1 Status

Item Description

2 Downlink log detector signal leaving the BIU card to the ICU/FOI.

3 Peak downlink RF value exiting the BIU card on the select path.

5 Temperature of the BIU card.

Downlink RMS value leaving the BIU card to the ICU/FOI. Good for measuring GSM and UMTS levels.

0=RF is set to Off (attenuation is set to maximum). 1= RF is set to On. Note: This is only in reference to one of the two BIU RF paths/strips.

This measurement is the actual loss of the downlink RF signal in the BIU taking into account raw or inherent loss of the card plus the adjustable attenuator.

This measurement is the actual gain or loss on the uplink RF signal in the BIU taking into account raw or inherent gain of the card plus the uplink adjustable attenuator.

Adjustable downlink attenuator setting for the selected RF path.

DAS Software Configuration

14 Bandwidth of the BIU card

15 Pressing Reload will refresh the page

Note: If RF is turned off (see #4) the attenuator value is automatically set to maximum attenuation. When RF is turned on, the setting of the adjustable attenuator will be shown.

Adjustable uplink attenuator setting for the selected RF path.

Note: If RF is turned off (see #4) the attenuator value is automatically set to maximum attenuation. When RF is turned on, the setting of the adjustable attenuator will be shown.

Calculated downlink RMS value entering the BIU card from the BTS.

Note: This is the downlink into the BIU card and not an uplink value.

Calculated downlink value entering the BIU card from the BTS .

Note: This is the downlink into the BIU card and not an uplink value.

Peak downlink RF value entering the BIU card on the select path.

Note: This is the downlink into the BIU card and not an uplink value.

0= Downlink alarm is set to Off. 1= Downlink alarm is set to On.

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BIU RF1 Settings

This page will allow the user to change the attenuator values in the BIU for the path selected.

Figure 69 BIU RF1 Settings

Item Description

Attenuator setting for the downlink path. Enter a value from -14 to -44

(range varies depending of frequency band).

Note: Click Submit after entering value.

Attenuator/Gain setting for the uplink path. Enter a value from -17 to 12 (range varies depending of frequency band). Note that the BIU has raw gain in the uplink path on certain BIU types (gain can be determined by positive value in the setting range. A selection of 12 indicates full gain of 12dB in the BIU. A selection of 9 will decrease the BIU uplink output by 3dB. A selection of 0 will decrease the BIU uplink output by 12dB. A selection of -17 will decrease the BIU uplink output by 29dB.

Note: Click Submit after entering value.

This selection turns the uplink path On or Off (maximum attenuation setting).

DAS Software Configuration

BIU Hardware Test Points

This page shows various test point measurements used for status and troubleshooting purposes.

Figure 70 BIU Hardware Test Points

BIU Alarm List

This page displays all current and past alarms.

 Green indicates that the alarm has cleared.  Yellow indicates a warning alarm.  Red indicates a service affecting alarm.

Figure 71 BIU Alarm List

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BIU Change History

This page shows a history of all setting changes.

Figure 72 BIU Change History

BIU Alarm configuration RF1

This page allows for certain alarm thresholds of the BIU to be changed.

Figure 73 BIU Alarm configuration

Item Description

3 Enables or disables BIU threshold/high power alarm.

5 Enables or disables BIU supervision/low level alarm.

6 Click Submit after entering value(s).

Set the value in dBm that the BIU downlink output has to exceed in order to create an alarm

Set the value in seconds for the amount of time that the BIU downlink output has to be above the threshold level in order to create an alarm.

Set the value in dBm that the BIU downlink output has to drop below in order to create an alarm.

BIU Advanced Network Setup

This page allows for manual override of network settings.

Default configurations should be used with DHCP set to Yes.

Note: Changing DHCP to “No” can cause loss of communications to the BIU and should only be used in very specific situations.

Figure 74 BIU Network Setup

DAS Software Configuration

BIU Advanced Menus

These menus provide information only status and settings of the BIU that are typically used by the manufacturer.

BIU > Advanced>HW config

BIU > Advanced>AD-values RF1

BIU > Advanced>AD-values RF2

BIU > Advanced>ADC raw

BIU > Advanced>Software status

BIU > Advanced>Process status

BIU > Advanced>System status

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Reset

BIU Application Handling

The application handling page allows for stopping software functions and rebooting software programs.

Alarm Handler: Selecting Reboot (circular icon) will clear all the alarms in the history for the card selected. This is helpful after turning a system up and wanting to clear alarm log created during the installation and turn up.

Note: Only the Reboot command should be used by the technician. All other functions should only be used under supervision of Bird engineering as they may cause data corruption if not initiated properly. The radio button will stop a process and can have negative affects on the function of the DAS.

Figure 75 BIU Application Handling

BIU Reset to Factory Default

To reset the BIU to factory default, carefully press the “Reset” button [located below the UL In 1 QMA connector] for 10 seconds. This is helpful when a card fails to appear in the Configuration menu.

Figure 76 BIU Reset

DAS Software Configuration

FOI Configuration

The initial screen for the FOI provides basic information such as name, serial number, part number and active alarms. The Locate me! button causes an LED to flash on the unit so that the module can be identified in the chassis.

Figure 77 FOI Welcome Screen

Figure 78 FOI Welcome Screen SW Version 3.9, DOI401

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FOI Opto Status

This page will show the current status and configuration of the FOI.

Figure 79 FOI Opto Status

Item Description

1 Fiber optic received optical power from the remote unit. See item 1 in

RF downlink power to the remote. See item 2 in

power into the BIU the FOR will still show signal in the downlink. This is the sub-carrier that is typically 10 dB below

Figure 81

for location on the FOI circuitry. Note that with no RF

the anticipated RF level.

3 RF path 1 input power from the remote. See item 3 in

4 RF path 2 input power form the remote. See item 4 in

Figure 80

5 Temperature of the FOI card

14 Calculated uplink optical input from the remote unit. See item 14 in

15 Calculated downlink optical output. See item 9 in

16 Pressing Reload will refresh the page

Downlink path 1 attenuator #1 setting. See item 6 in slightly different than the value in Settings due to changes in temperature compensation.

Downlink path 1 attenuator #2 setting. See item 7 in slightly different than the value in Settings due to changes in temperature compensation.

Downlink path 2 attenuator #1 setting. See item 8 in slightly different than the value in Settings due to changes in temperature compensation.

Downlink path 2 attenuator #2 setting. See item 9 in slightly different than the value in Settings due to changes in temperature compensation.

Uplink common path attenuator #1 setting. See item 10 in be slightly different than the value in Settings due to changes in temperature compensation.

Uplink common path attenuator #2 setting. See item 11 in be slightly different than the value in Settings due to changes in temperature compensation.

Uplink path #1 attenuator setting. See item 12 in different than the value in Settings due to changes in temperature compensation.

Uplink path #2 attenuator setting. See item 13 in different than the value in Settings due to changes in temperature compensation.

Figure 81

Figure 80

Figure 81

for location on the FOI circuitry. Value may be

Figure 80

for location on the FOI circuitry. Value may be slightly

for location on the FOI circuitry.

Figure 80

for measurement location.

for location on the FOI circuitry.

for location on the FOI circuitry. Value may

Figure 80

for location on the FOI circuitry.

Figure 80 FOI Uplink Measurement Locations

DETECTOR

CURRENT

SENSOR

ETHERNET

MODEM

OPTO IN

RX-LVL

UL OUT 2

UL OUT 1

TP UL

Attenuator

Common 1

PHOTO DETECTOR

Attenuator

Common 2

Attenuator

Uplink 1

Attenuator

Uplink 2

STEP ATT STEP ATT

STEP ATT

RX POWER 1

RX POWER 2

DETECTOR

LASER

DRIVER

ETHERNET

MODEM

OPTO OUT

DETECTOR

MONITOR

TX-LVL

DL IN 1

DL IN 2

TP DL

STEP ATT

Attenuator 1

Downlink 1

Attenuator 1

Downlink 2

Attenuator 2

Downlink 1

Attenuator 2

Downlink 2

STEP ATT

8 9

Figure 81 FOI Downlink Measurement Locations

DAS Software Configuration

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Figure 82 FOI Opto Status DOI401

FOI Opto and Attenuator Settings

This page will allow changes to be made to the FOI values

Figure 83 FOI Opto and Attenuator Settings

Item Description

1 Downlink path 1 attenuator #1. See item 1 in

2 Downlink path 1 attenuator #2. See item 2 in

3 Downlink path 2 attenuator #1. See item 3 in

4 Downlink path 2 attenuator #2. See item 4 in

5 Uplink common path attenuator #1. See item 5 in

6 Uplink common path attenuator #2. See item 6 in

7 Uplink path 1 attenuator. See item 7 in

Figure 84

Figure 85

for measurement location.

for location on the FOI circuitry.

Figure 85

for location on the FOI circuitry.

Item Description

DETECTOR

LASER

DRIVER

ETHERNET

MODEM

OPTO OUT

DETECTOR

MONITOR

TX-LVL

DL IN 1

DL IN 2

TP DL

STEP ATT

Attenuator 1

Downlink 1

Attenuator 1

Downlink 2

Attenuator 2

Downlink 1

Attenuator 2

Downlink 2

STEP ATT

DETECTOR

CURRENT

SENSOR

ETHERNET

MODEM

OPTO IN

RX-LVL

UL OUT 2

UL OUT 1

TP UL

Attenuator

Common 1

PHOTO DETECTOR

Attenuator

Common 2

Attenuator

Uplink 1

Attenuator

Uplink 2

STEP ATT STEP ATT

STEP ATT

RX POWER 1

RX POWER 2

8 Uplink path 2 attenuator. See item 8 in

RF ON Yes set the UL values as selected above. RF No turns off laser.

Note: Setting to “No” will disconnect connectivity to the remote(s)

Figure 85

for location on the FOI circuitry.

Subcarrier TX Power is used for the communications and control signaling of the DAS.

 Default setting is -10dBm for single port FOI cards and 0dBm for the 4-port FOI card.

 The value may need to be changed in situations where fiber loss is near the maximum

and communications issues arise. Unnecessarily increasing the subcarrier TX power may affect RF performance of the DAS.

Figure 84 Downlink Opto and Attenuator Settings

DAS Software Configuration

Figure 85 Uplink Opto and Attenuator Settings

Fiber Distributed Antenna System (Fiber DAS)

6 7

Figure 86 DOI401 FOI Opto and Attenuator Settings

FOI Fiber Network Subunits

This page provides a visual indication on the fiber link status for each connection to the FOI.

Figure 87 FOI Fiber Network Subunits

Item Description

1 Selecting the remote link will direct the browser to the Remote Unit page.

2 Network IP address of the FOI card.

3 Optical wavelength of the transmit laser in the FOI card.

4 Subcarrier optical loss between the FOI and FOR in the downlink path.

5 Subcarrier optical loss between the FOR and FOI in the uplink path.

Subcarrier power to the modem in the downlink path of the FOR - Range

8 MAC address of the FOI card

should be -30 to -60. If the level is too high or too low communication and other system problems may occur.

Subcarrier power to the modem in the uplink path of the FOI - Range should be -30 to -60. If the level is too high or too low communication and other system problems may occur.

DAS Software Configuration

Figure 88 DOI401 FOI Fiber Network Subunits

FOI Network Setup

This page allows for manual override of network settings. Default configurations should be used with DHCP set to Yes.

Note: Changing DHCP to “No” can cause loss of communications to the BIU and should only be used in very specific situations. Do not enter IP configuration data in other associated settings.

Figure 89 FOI Network Settings

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Reset

FOI Reset to Factory Default

To reset the FOI to factory default, carefully press the “Reset” button (see

Figure 90

) for 10 seconds. This is helpful

when a card fails to appear in the Configuration menu.

Figure 90 FOI Reset Button

FOR

The initial screen for the FOR provides basic information such as name, serial number, part number and active alarms. The Locate me! button causes an LED to flash on the chassis so that the unit can be identified in the field.

Note: If the fiber is just now connected to the FOI card, it could take up to 30 minutes for the FOI to assign an IP address to the FOR. See section for details on how to quicken the IP assignment.

"Moving Remotes to Different FOI Port" on page 94

for

Figure 91 FOR Welcome Screen

Figure 92 FOR Welcome Screen

RF Strip 1 XXX MHz Status

Figure 93 FOR RF 1 Status

DAS Software Configuration

Item Description

1 Downlink frequency band for the RF path/strip selected

2 RF link setting for the downlink path: On or Off.

3 Downlink low power alarm turned On or Off.

4 Setting of the downlink ALC threshold.

5 Gain setting for the RF path under review.

Maximum allowed gain will always be the same as the set gain except in special builds.

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Item Description

The amount of actual gain used by the system. Might not achieve max gain setting if ALC is in operation. If the set gain is 56 as it is above, RF is turned

8 Output power of the amplifier for the path under review.

9 Uplink frequency band for the RF path/strip selected

10 RF link setting for the uplink path: On or Off.

12 Uplink test tone frequency setting.

14 Uplink ALC threshold setting.

15 Gain setting in the uplink path.

16 Maximum allowed gain set by the system.

19 Periodic enables a constant update of the status screen.

on and the actual gain in line 7 is less than 56 then the system is being overdriven and ALC is kicking in. Reduce gain. Suggest starting with the value displayed in line 7 since this is the most gain that is being used.

Status of uplink test tone signal. Test tone automatically turns off after 60 minutes.

Uplink test tone level. Not adjustable. Accounts for losses in internal duplexers, if any.

Actual gain being used in the uplink path. The figure might not match gain setting if ALC is in operation.

Uplink output to the FOI.

Note: If the uplink path is set to Off a reading of “<“ is

returned.

RF Strip 1 XXX MHz Configuration

Figure 94 FOR RF 1 Configuration

Item Description

1 Downlink gain setting for RF path under review.

Downlink ALC setting for RF path under review. The factory default is set at the rated power of the remote unit (i.e. DDH is set to 43dB). The level could

3 Turns downlink RF on or off.

be set lower for specific situations. Note that the factory level is set at the antenna port. If remote is shutting down due to being over driven it is suggested to reduce the ALC level by one or two dB to reduce the number of alarms.

Item Description

4 Turns downlink low power alarm on or off.

5 Uplink gain setting for RF path under review.

Uplink ALC setting for RF path under review. This is the threshold at which the system will start reducing further gain to prevent increases in uplink RF to the FOI. After 10dB decrease in gain an uplink alarm will be triggered

Example: Changing the UL FOR gain from 12 to 17 would require ALC to be changed from -13 to -18.

Hardware ALC offset measured in tenths of a dB. Default setting of 60 (6dBm) should be used for most applications. Should the software not be

8 Turns uplink RF on or off.

10 Turns on uplink test tone. Test tone times out after 60 minutes.

11 Retrieves current FOR settings from system.

able to reduce uplink gain fast enough after the ALC threshold has been exceed, hardware attenuation will be added to protect the uplink path. In the example above, the hardware attenuation will trigger at -7dBm (13dBm ALC threshold minus 6dBm HW ALC offset = -7dBm)

Sets uplink test tone frequency. Must be within uplink frequency limits of the RF module.

Note: Should be left a factory default. Only change if FOR uplink gain is changed. If gain is increased on FOR uplink then the same value should be decreased on the ALC.

DAS Software Configuration

RF Strip 1 XXX MHz Configuration Software Version 3.9

Software release 3.9 introduces settable Return Loss measurements and control over alarms. The default interval setting is “0” indicating the return loss alarm feature is turned off. Return loss alarms are often disabled when there is a passive antenna network installed beyond the remote.

The default Return Loss setting is "9". The remote will start shutting down and/or PA damage can result with a return loss of lower than 6.

Figure 95 FOR RF 1 Configuration, Software Version 3.9

Return Loss (db) VSWR

9.542 2.00

9.262 2.05

8.999 2.10

8.752 2.15

8.519 2.20

8.299 2.25

8.091 2.30

7.894 2.35

7.707 2.40

7.529 2.45

7.360 2.50

7.198 2.55

7.044 2.60

6.896 2.65

6.755 2.70

6.620 2.75

6.490 2.80

6.366 2.85

6.246 2.90

6.131 2.95

6.021 3.00

Fiber Distributed Antenna System (Fiber DAS)

CURRENT

SENSOR

ETHERNET

MODEM

OPTO IN

RX-LVL

RF OUT 1

RF OUT 2

PHOTO DETECTOR

STEP ATT STEP ATT

FOR Opto Status

Figure 96 FOR Opto Status

Item Description

Optical power received from the FOI. See item 1 in measurement location.

Uplink signal being fed into the FOR uplink laser circuit. See item 2 in

Figure 98

for measurement location.

3 Laser current for the Remote Unit FOR. Should be less than 50mA.

4 Temperature of the Remote Unit FOR board.

Total gain of the FOR in the downlink. Note that RF Out 1 and 2 are wide

band (FM to 2600MHz) that feed band specific RF amplifiers in the following VGA stage.

Total gain of the FOR in the uplink path. Note that RF In1 and In2 are wide

band (FM to 2600MHz) that are signals from the uplink frequency specific amplifiers.

Calculated downlink signal being received from the FOI. See item 1 in

Figure 97

for measurement location. Takes into consideration optical

wavelength and temperature compensation.

Calculated uplink signal being transmitted to the FOI (FOR input from VGA +

FOR uplink gain/attenuation). See item 3 in location.

Figure 97 FOR Downlink Schematic

Figure 97

Figure 98

for

for measurement

Figure 98 FOR Uplink Schematic

LOG

DETECTOR

VOLTAGE

INVERTER

LASER

DRIVER

ETHERNET

MODEM

OPTO OUT

TX-CURR

MONITOR

DIODE

LASER DIODE

TX POW

PHOTO DIODE

TX-LVL

+5 V

-5 V

RF IN 1

RF IN 2

STEP ATT

DAS Software Configuration

Fiber Distributed Antenna System (Fiber DAS)

FOR Opto Gain and Attenuation Settings

Figure 99 FOR Opto Gain Settings

Item Description

FOR gain in the downlink path. Range is typically from -20 to +20. FOR downlink path has inherent/raw gain of +20dB (FM to 2600MHz).

 A setting of +20 indicates no attenuation so FOR will have +20dB gain (+20dB gain minus 0dB

attenuation).

 A setting of +10 will have 10 of attenuation so this stage will have 10dBm of gain (+20dB gain

FOR gain in the uplink path. Range is typically from 0 to +20dBm (FM to 2600MHz).

minus 10dB of attenuation).

 A setting of 0 will have 20dB of attenuation so this stage will have unity gain (+20dB gain minus

20dB of attenuation).

 A setting of -10 will have 30dB of attenuation so this stage will have 10dB of loss (+20dB gain minus

30dB of attenuation).

 A setting of -20 will have 40dB of attenuation so this stage will have 20dB of loss (+20dB gain minus

40dB of attenuation).

 A setting of +20 will have full gain of +20dBm.  A setting of +10 will have +10dB gain.  A setting of 0 will have no gain.  Factory default should be used unless high loss in fiber. Note that changes in Gain uplink will

require changes in the FOR UL ALC level.

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