Flarion RadioRouter Installation Manual

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RadioRouter

Installation Guide

Base Station

Issue Date: 08-04-2003

Version 0.5

Flarion Technologies, Inc.

Bedminster One

135 Route 202/206 South

Bedminster, NJ 07921

Tel (908) 947 7000

Fax (908) 947 2050

Web: [email protected]

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Copyright© 2003 Flarion Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Flarion™, flash-OFDM™, RadioRouter®, Vector-LDPC™ and FlashView™ are trademarks of Flarion Technologies, Inc. All other trademarks contained herein are the property of their respective owners. Data subject to change without notice. Printed in USA. FTDS-200 013003

NOTICE:

Regulatory Compliance Information

The Flarion RadioRouter complies with the following regulatory compliance requirements:

• Safety

UL 60950 — Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.

CAN/CSA -C22.2 No. 60950 — Canadian Standards Association

EN 60950 — European Norm

IEC 60950 — International Electrotechnical Commission

• EMC — Electromagnetic Compatibility

FCC Part 15 (CFR 47) Class A — Federal Communications Commission, Code of Federal Regulations

ICES-003 Class A — Interference-Causing Equipment Standard

EN55022 Class A

CISPR22 Class A

• Telecom

FCC Part 24

• Industry/Environmental

GR-63-CORE NEBS Level 3 — Network Equipment Building System

GR-1089-CORE NEBS Level 3

ETSI EN 300 019-2-3 V2.1.2 — European Telecommunications Standards Institute

FCCClassAStatement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio freque and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. (CFR reference 15.105)

ncy energy and, if not installed

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Modifying the equipment with out Flarion’s authorization may result in the equipment no longer complying with FCC requirements for Class A digital device. In that event, your right to use the equipment may be limited by FCC regulations, and you may be required to correct any interference to radio or television communications at your own expense. (CFR reference 15.21)

Canadian Class A Statement

This Class ‘A’ digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numerique de la classe ‘A’ est conforme á la norme NMB-003 de Canada.

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HOWTOUSETHISMANUAL

This manual is intended for use by qualified engineering personnel only. The RadioRouter Base Station Installation Guide covers all of the necessary information required to install the RadioRouter Base Station. It contains the following sections:

•Overview

• Verifying the Site Preparation

• Installing the Cabinet

• Connecting the Power System

• Connecting the Core Network Cables

• Connecting the Antennas Cables

• Installing the Alarm Connections

• Powering Up the RadioRouter

• Powering Down the RadioRouter

• Verifying the Installation

A list of abbreviations used in this manual can be found at the beginning of the document in the

LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS section.

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There is c ertain critical information contained within this manual that MUST be adhered to. Failure to observe this information can result in death or serious injury. Such information is marked as follows:

WARNING:

WARNINGS ARE ALWAYS IN UPPER CASE. WARNINGS RELATE TO POTENTIALLOSSOFLIFEORSERIOUSINJURY.YOUMUSTOBEY ALL WARNINGS.

CAUTION:

Normal Cautions are in bold type. Ca utions relate to potential damage to equipment. You must obey all cautions.

ESD CAUTION:

This is an ESD caution. This is signified by the electrostatic symbol which appears to the left of the caution information.

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Note:

Notes are displayed in italic. Notes contain certain information that may be valuable to the reader.

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TABLE OF C ONTE NTS

1. Overview.....................................................................................Page 1

2. Verifying the Site Preparation ............................................................Page 3

2.1. Site Preparation Checklist — Indoor BaseStation ...............................Page 3

2.2. Preparing the Floor ...................................................................Page 4

3. Installing the Cabinet ......................................................................Page 6

4. Connecting the Power System ......................................................... Page 11

4.1. Routing the Cables ................................................................. Page 11

4.2. Connecting to Power and Ground................................................ Page 16

5. Connecting the Core Network Cables................................................. Page 21

6. Connecting the Antennas Cables...................................................... Page 26

7. Installing the Alarm Connections ...................................................... Page 30

8. Powering Up the Cabinet................................................................ Page 32

9. Powering Down the Cabinet ........................................................... Page 36

10. Verifying the Installation ............................................................... Page 37

10.1. Verifying the Physical Installation. .............................................. Page 37

10.2. Verifying the Base Station Operation .......................................... Page 37

LIST OF PROCEDURES

Procedure 3-1 Removing the Cabinet from the Pallet ...................................Page 6

Procedure 3-2 Lifting the Cabinet ...........................................................Page 9

Procedure 3-3 Mounting the Cabi net to the Floor ...................................... Page 10

Procedure 4-1 Routing Cables Through the Cable Entry Port........................ Page 12

Procedure 4-2 Connecting the Power Cables........................................... Page 18

Procedure 4-3 Connecting the Ground Cables . . ....................................... Page 19

Procedure 5-1 Connecting to the Network via T1 ...................................... Page 21

Procedure 5-2 Connecting to the Network via Ethernet ............................... Page 24

Procedure 6-1 Connecting the Antenna Cables . ....................................... Page 29

Procedure 8-1 Powering Up the Cabinet................................................. Page 33

Procedure 9-1 Powering Down the Cabinet ............................................. Page 36

Procedure 10-1 Communicating with the Core Network .............................. Page 37

LIST OF TABLES

Table 8.1 Power On Expected LEDs...................................................... Page 35

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LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1.1 Flat Equipment Dolly.............................................................Page 2

Figure 2.1 Clearance Holes in RadioRouter Base — Schematic View................Page 4

Figure 2.2 Clearance Holes in RadioRouter Base........................................Page 5

Figure 3.1 Side Brace and Screws..........................................................Page 7

Figure 3.2 Cabinet-to-Pallet Mounting Screws............................................Page 8

Figure 3.3 Top of Cabinet with Panels Removed .........................................Page 9

Figure 4.1 Cable Access Plate on Top of Cabinet ...................................... Page 11

Figure 4.2 Cable Entry Port ................................................................ Page 12

Figure 4.3 Channel Cover with Mounting Screw........................................ Page 13

Figure 4.4 Cable Routed in Cha nnel .. ................................................... Page 14

Figure 4.5 Cable Routed Through Structure ............................................ Page 15

Figure 4.6 Access to Power Connections — Front View . ............................. Page 16

Figure 4.7 Power Connections Viewed from inside the Cabinet ..................... Page 17

Figure 4.8 Schematic View of Power Connections ..................................... Page 17

Figure 4.9 Cabinet w ith Gro und Bus Bar — Rear View ............................... Page 19

Figure 4.10 Ground Bus Bar ............................................................... Page 20

Figure 5.1 Cabinet with T1 Connectors — Rear View . . . . ............................. Page 21

Figure 5.2 DSX Cables in T1 Connectors . . . ............................................ Page 22

Figure 5.3 DSX Cables Removed from T1 Connectors.. . ....................... ...... Page 23

Figure 5.4 Cabinet w ith Ethernet Connection — Front View.......................... Page 24

Figure 5.5 Route o f Ethernet Cable — Front View ..................................... Page 25

Figure 6.1 Top of Cabinet with Cable A ccess Plate Removed........................ Page 26

Figure 6.2 Antenna Connectors — Rear View .......................................... Page 28

Figure 6.3 Antenna Connectors S chematic — Rear View ............................ Page 28

Figure 6.4 Top of Cabinet with Two Antenna Cables Installed........................ Page 29

Figure 7.1 Cabinet with Alarm Connection — Rear View ............................. Page 31

Figure 7.2 Alarm Connector ............................................................... Page 31

Figure 8.1 Distribution Panel with Circuit Breakers — Front View ................... Page 33

Figure 8.2 Circuit B reakers — Front View ............................................... Page 34

Appendix A RadioRouter BaseStation Site Preparation Punchlist.................Page A -1

Appendix B RadioRouter BaseStation Installation Punchlist .......................Page B -1

APPENDICES

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LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS

DSX................................................................... Digital Signal Cross-Connect

LNA.............................................................................. Low Noise Amplifier

MCU ................................................................... .......... Master Control Unit

PA ............................................ ......................................... Power Amplifier

PCU.........................................................................Power Conditioning Unit

RRC........................................................................... Radio Router Chassis

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Chapter 1. Over view

The RadioRouter BaseStation Installation Guide covers all of the necessary information required to physically install the RadioRouter BaseStation hardware. This guide assumes that a suitable site has already been prepared. A checklist is provided to assess the site prior to installation.

Once the physical installation is complete, the RadioRouter BaseStation can be configured and commissioned. Instructions for the configuration process can be found in the RadioRouter BaseStation Commissioning Guide.

The RadioRouter BaseStation has the following physical characteristics:

• Standard EIA 19 inch rack mount

• 38 U of electronics mounting height

• 71”H X 24”W X 26.5”D with door and back panel installed

• 71”H X 24”W X 24.5”D without door and back panel installed

• 631 lb with door and back panel installed

• 559 lb without door and back panel installed

• Inherent forced air cooling

• Front access only required for maintenance

• Welded steel construction

• Antenna cable connectors on top 7/16” DIN female

• Power cable and T1 entry from top

• Color: Antique Ivory

WARNING:

THE RADIOROUTER BASESTATION INDOOR CABINET WEIGHS APPROXIMATELY 650 LB AND IS TOP HEAVY. CARE MUST BE TAKEN TO HANDLE THE CABINET PROPERLY WITHOUT DANGER TO THE INSTALLATION PERSONNEL OR OTHER NEARBY EQUIPMENT.

IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE INSTALLER TO ENSURE THAT ALL LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS ARE FOLLOWED.

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ESD CAUTION:

It is the responsibility of the installer to ensu re that all necessary precautions are taken to avoid electrostatic discharge damage to the equipment.

Note:

All installation work must be coordinated with the carrier to insure compliance with carrier requirements regarding scheduling work during maintenance windows.

In addition to standard installation tools, it is recommended that special equipment be used to move the RadioRouter cabinet. The following list gives examples of equipment which can be used:

• Pallet jack with 27” width across the jacks. Pallet jack 4YX97 from Dayton or equivalent.

• A 36” L x 24” W x 5.5” H flat equipment dolly. McMaster Carr part number 2730T6 or equivalent. See Figure 1.1 Flat Equipment Dolly

• Hoist or crane with heavy duty structural straps — 1000 lb load capability

Figure 1.1 Flat Equipment Dolly

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Chapter 2. Verifying the Site P reparation

Before you begin the physical installation of the RadioRouter BaseStation, confirm that the site preparation is complete. The checklist that follows identifies all items that must be in place before the installation can begin. If any items are incomplete or missing, fill out the Punchlist in Appendix A - RadioRouter BaseStation Site Preparation Punchlist.

2.1. Site Preparation Checklist — Indoor BaseStation

• Floor Plan

Sketch of site indicating location of all equipment to be installed including base station cabinet and cables.

• Environment

Enclosed space with functional HVAC

Floor plan allows adequate space for cabinet — at least 24” front and 6” rear

• Electrical system

Load center, transfer switch, electrical outlets, and feeds for rectifiers available

Internal ground halo and master ground bar available

• Antenna plant

Surge arrestor mounting available

Six Tx/Rx antenna line surge protectors installed on surge arrestor mounting

• T1 connection

T1 surge arrestor installed

Surge arrestor grounded and ready to be connected to T1 network termination

• Alarm connection

One AC power failure alarm termination point — AMP 554954–2 connector

One high temperature alarm termination point — AMP 554954–2 connector

• Cable Support

Trays or other support mechanisms for cables available

• Cables

DC power cabling: #6 AWG THHN or THWN

Ground cabling to master ground bar: #6 AWG THHN or THWN

RF cabling to surge arrestors: Andrews 1/2” SuperFlex jumpers or equivalent

T1 cabling: 2–pair shielded

Alarm sensor cables

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2.2. Preparing the Floor

Before the cabinet can be placed into position, mounting holes must be drilled into the floor. There are a total of 8 clearance holes in the base of the cabinet — 2 in each corner. Figure 2.1 Clearance Holes in RadioRouter Base — Schematic View shows the positioning of the holes.

Figure 2.1 Clearance Holes in RadioRoute r Base — Schematic View

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Figure 2.2 Clearance Holes in RadioRouter Base shows the holes as v iewed from inside the front corner of the cabinet.

Figure 2.2 Clearance Holes in RadioRouter Base

Only one hole per cor ner is required to mount the cabinet. All holes must have threads to accommodate 1/2” diameter bolts with flat washers, 1” minimum length.

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Chapter 3. Installing the Cabinet

The RadioRouter BaseStation cabinet is shipped completely assembled, shrouded in cardboard, and mounted on a shipping pallet. The pallet is 35” L x 30” W x 6.75” H.

WARNING:

THE RADIOROUTER BASESTATIONINDOORCABINETWEIGHS APPROXIMATELY 650 LB. AND IS TOP HEAVY. CARE MUST BE TAKEN TO HANDLE THE CABINET PROPERLY WITHOUT DANGER TO THE INSTALLAT ION PERSONNEL OR OTHER NEARBY EQUIPMENT.

Equipment that can be used to move the base station is described in Chapter 1. Overview.

Procedure 3-1 Removing the Cabinet from the Pallet

When this procedure is completed, the cabinet will be free to move directly into place. Alternatively, the cabinet can be placed onto a flat dolly to facilitate moving the cabinet through narrow equipment aisles. See Figure 1.1 Flat Equipment Dolly.

Remove the cardboard shroud and discard.

Inspect the cabinet for damage. If there is any damage, fill out the Punchlist in Appendix

2. B - RadioRouter BaseStation Installation Punchlist. If the damage is minor and does not prevent continuation of the installation procedures, continue with the installation. If the damage prevents continuation of the installation, contact the Project Manager for instructions.

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Locate the side support braces from the pallet. See Figure 3.1 Side Brace and Screws.

Unscrew the braces and remove them.

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Figure 3.1 Side Brace and Screws

Open the front door of the cabinet. Lift the door upwards and remove the door from its

hinges.

Unfasten all the screws on the rear panel and remove the panel.

Note:

Reinstallation of the rear panel is optional. However, if the rear panel is to be reinstalled and there is not sufficient rear clearance to reinstall the panel in place, the panel must be reinstalled prior to final positioning of the cabinet.

Unscrew the 8 screws on the bottom front access panel. Remove the panel.

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Unscrew the cabinet-to-pallet mounting screws. These are located on the inside corners of

7. the cabinet. See Figure 3.2 Cabinet-to-Pallet Mounting Screws.

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Figure 3.2 Cabinet-to-Pallet Mounting Screws

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Procedure 3-2 Lifting the Cabinet

Once the cabinet is near its final position, it can be moved into place. It is recommended that the cabinet be lifted by a hoist or crane using heavy duty structural straps with 1000 lb load capability.

Note:

Before lifting the cabinet into place, make sure all necessary holes have been drilled. See Section

2.2. Preparing the Floor. Make sure the back panel and front door have been removed.

Remove the 1U blank panel at the top of the c abinet.

Figure 3.3 Top of Cabinet with Panels Removed

Route the structural straps through the top of the cabinet from front to back.

Lift the cabinet into place.

Replace the 1U blank panel at the top of the cabinet.

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Procedure 3-3 Mounting the Cabinet to the Floor

Once the cabinet has been moved to its final location, it must be bolted to the floor.

Note:

If the rear panel is to be reinstalled and there is not sufficient rear clearance to reinstall the panel in place, the panel must be reinstalled prior to mounting the cabinet.

Align the clearance holes in the base of the cabinet to the threaded holes in the floor.

1. Although there are two clearance holes in each corner, only one is necessary for mounting.

Screw the cabinet to the floor using 1/2” diameter screws and flat washers.

Tighten the screws to 400 in-lb +/- 25 in-lb.

Replace the front access panel after all cables have been routed and connected.

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Chapter 4. Connecting the Power System

The RadioRouter BaseStation Indoor Cabinet requires a connection to DC power. This chapter contains procedures for routing the power cables and connecting to power and ground.

WARNING:

WHEN PERFORMING ANY TASKS INVOLVING THE POWER SYSTEMS, MAKE SURE THAT THE POWER IS NOT LIVE. ALL POWER OPERATIONS SHOULD BE PERFORMED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY.

4.1. Routing the Cables

Cables are routed from the top of the cabinet either through the cable access opening or through one of the cable entry ports.

The cable access opening is located across the top of the cabinet as shown in Figure 4.1 Cable Access Plate on Top of Cabinet.

Figure 4.1 Cable Access Plate on Top of Cabinet

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Procedure 4-1 Routing Cables Through the Cable Entry Port

There are two cable entry ports located in the top front corners as shown in Figure 4.2 Cable Entry Port.

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Figure 4.2 Cable Entry Port

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To route a cable through a cable entry hole, the cable channel covers must be removed.

Figure 4.3 Channel Cover with Mounting Screw shows the cable channel cover in place. Remove all three mounting screws and remove the channel cover.

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Figure 4.3 Channel Cover with Mounting Screw

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Route the cable through the channel to the lower portion of the cabinet.

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Figure 4.4 Cable Routed in Channel

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Route the cable through the holes in the cabinet structure to access the connection point.

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Figure 4.5 Cable Routed Through Structure

When all cables have been routed, reinstall the channel covers.

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4.2. Connecting to Power and Ground

The power distribution panel with the power connections are located at the bottom of the cabinet. The power distribution panel contains circuit breakers and is visible from the front. The connections are at the bottom of the panel. To reach them, remove the front access panel.

Figure 4.6 Access to Power Connections — Front View

Once the front panel is removed, the connections are visible from underneath.

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Figure 4.7 Power Connections Viewed from inside the Cabinet

Figure 4.8 Schematic View of Power Connections

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Procedure 4-2 Connecting the Power Cables

WARNING:

WHEN PERFORMING ANY TASK S INVOLVING THE POWER SYSTEMS, MAKE SURE THAT THE POWER IS NOT LIVE. ALL POWER OPERATIONS SHOULD BE PERFORMED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY.

Locate the DC power connection point and the DC return connection point. See Figure

4.7 Power Connections Viewed from inside the Cabinet and Figure 4.8 Schematic View of Power Connections.

Connect the power cable to the connectors with 6 AWG wire with a 2–hole lug for a 1/4”

2. diameter stud.

Fasten the lug on to the stud with the nuts provided. Tighten nuts to 40–50 in-lb torque.

Connect the other end of the cable to the DC power source.

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Procedure 4-3 Connecting the Ground Cables

The cabinet must be connected to earth ground at the installation site.

CAUTION:

Failure to properly connect the cabinet to ground could result in permanent damage to the equipment.

Locate the ground bus bar. See Figure 4.9 Cabinet with Ground Bus Bar — Rear View.

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Figure 4.9 Cabinet with Ground Bus Bar — Rear View

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Connect the ground cable to the connectors with 6 AWG wire with a 2–hole lug for a 1/4”

2. diameter stud. SeeFigure 4.10 Ground Bus Bar.

Figure 4.10 Ground Bus Bar

Fasten the lug on to the stud with the nuts provided. Tighten nuts to 40–50 in-lb torque.

Connect the other end of the cable to the Master Ground Bar or other suitable ground

4. source available at the installation site.

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Chapter 5. Connecting the Core Network Cables

The RadioRouter BaseStation can access the core network through either T1 or Ethernet connections. This section describes both methods.

Procedure 5-1 Connecting to the Network via T1

T1 connections are made using cables terminated in RJ-48 connectors.

Locate the T1 connectors on the rear of the cabinet.

Figure 5.1 Cabinet with T1 Connectors — Rear View

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Remove the DSX cables from the connectors. Figure 5.2 DSX Cables in T1 Connectors

2. shows the cables in the connectors. Figure 5.3 DSX Cables Removed from T1 Connectors shows the connectors with the cables removed.

Note:

Removing the D SX cables will disable the DSX-1 panel. The DSX cables must be reconnected to use the DSX-1 panel.

Figure 5.2 DSX Cables in T1 Connectors

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Figure 5.3 DSX Cables Removed from T1 Connectors

Insert the first RJ-48 plug into the top jack which is labeled 1.

Insert any additional plugs from the top down.

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Procedure 5-2 Connecting to the Network via Ethernet

Ethernet connections are made using RJ-45 connectors. Figure 5.4 Cabinet with Ethernet Connection — Front View shows the location of the Ethernet connector on the front of the cabinet.

Figure 5.4 Cabinet with Ethernet Connection — Front View

Route the Ethernet cable to the side cable channel and up the channel through the cable entry port in the top of the cabinet as shown in Figure 5.5 Route of Ethernet Cable — Front View.

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Figure 5.5 Route of Ethernet Cable — Front View

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Chapter 6. Connecting the Antennas Cables

The antenna cables are connected through the cable access plate on the top of the cabinet. Figure 4.1 Cable Access Plate on Top of Cabinet shows the cable access plate in place.

Before connecting the cables, the cable access plate must be removed. This gives access to the cable mating connectors. See Figure 6.1 Top of Cabinet with Cable Access Plate Removed.

CAUTION:

All antenna ope rations should be performed by qualified personnel only. Installers must meet the requirements of FCC Bulletin OET 65 and coax terminations and have expertise working with RF coaxial cable. Care must be taken not to crimp or d amag e the cables.

Figure 6.1 Top of Cabinet with Cable Access Plate Re moved

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There are six Din Female connectors. From right to left they are:

1. Alpha sector Tx/Rx

2. Beta sector Tx/Rx

3. Gamma sector Tx/Rx

4. Alpha sector RX only

5. Beta sector Rx only

6. Gamma sector Rx only

The antenna cables that attach to the connectors should be clearly labeled with color-coded bands as follows:

1. Alpha sector Tx/Rx — 1 white band

2. Beta sector Tx/Rx — 1 blue band

3. Gamma sector Tx/Rx — 1 green band

4. Alpha sector RX only — 2 white bands

5. Beta sector Rx only — 2 blue bands

6. Gamma sector Rx only — 2 green bands

See Figure 6.2 Antenna Connectors — Rear View and Figure 6.3 Antenna Connectors

Schematic — Rear View

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Figure 6.2 Antenna Connectors — Rear View

Figure 6.3 Antenna Connectors Schematic — Rear View

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Procedure 6-1 Connecting the Antenna Cables

Route the antenna cable from the top and screw mount it to the mating connector. The

connector nut is 1 1/4” hex (across flats).

Fully seat the connector and hand tighten with an appropriate tool. The connector may

be tightened from either the rear or top.

Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for all antenna cables.

Reinstall the cable access panel. Make sure the rubber edging is tight against the cables.

Figure 6.4 Top of Cabinet with Two Antenna Cables Installed shows two antenna cables installed.

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Figure 6.4 Top of Cabinet with Two Antenna Cables Installed

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Chapter 7. Installing the Alarm Connections

Connection to the system alarm contacts is through a 50–pin AMP connector (part no. 55494–2). The connector is typically site specific depending on which alarms will be used in a given installation.

The alarm connector is located in the rear of the cabinet. See Figure 7.1 Cabinet with Alarm Connection — Rear View and Figure 7.2 Alarm Connector.

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Figure 7.1 Cabinet with Alarm Connection — Rear View

Figure 7.2 Alarm Connector

Cables can be routed to the connector using the procedures described in Section 4.1. Routing the Cables.

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Chapter 8. Powering Up the Cabinet

The cabinet requires DC power to operate. Before attempting to power up the cabinet, verify that DC power is available. It may be necessary to wait for a maintenance window to connect the cabinet to DC power and perform this procedure.

WARNING:

ALL POWER OPERATIONS SHOULD BE PERFORMED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY. BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO POWER UP THE SYSTEM, CONFIRM THAT ALL POWER CONNECTIONS HAVE BEEN MADE PROPERLY.

CAUTION:

After the RadioRouter BaseStation is powered up, it cannot be powered down without the use of a craft access terminal. Powering the BaseStation down witho ut the use of a craft access terminal could permanently damage the equipment.

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Procedure 8-1 Powering Up the Cabinet

The cabinet is powered up using the circuit breakers o n the distribution panel on the front of the cabinet. See Figure 8.1 Distribution Panel with Circuit Breakers — Front View

Figure 8.1 Distribution Panel with Circuit Breakers — Front View

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Turn on the RRC breaker. The RRC breaker is on the left as you face the cabinet. See

Figure 8.2 Circuit Breakers — Front View

Turn on the LNA breakers which are located next to the RRC breaker.

Turn on the PA breakers. The PA breakers are on the right of the LNA breakers.

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Verify that the LEDs on the front of the cabinet match Table 8.1 Power On Expected LEDs.

If the LEDs do not match the table, power the system down and check the wiring.

WARNING:

AFTER THE RADIOROUTER BASESTATION IS POWERED U P, IT CANNOT BE POWERED DOWN WITHOUT THE USE OF A CRAFT ACCESS TERMINAL. POWERING THE BASESTATION DOWN WITHOUT TH E USE OF A CRAFT ACCESS TERMINAL COULD PERMANENTLY DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT.

Table 8.1 Power On Expected LEDs

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Unit LED Name

PDU Fan Tray FAN Green

RRC FAN STA TUS Green

PCU1 ON (GREEN) FAIL (RED) Green

PCU2 ON (GREEN) FAIL (RED) Green

Condition

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Chapter 9. Powering Down the Cabinet

The RadioRouter BaseStation is powered down using a PC connected to the COM1 port on the MCU board. The PC should be running a terminal emulation such as Microsoft Windows HyperTerminal.

WARNING:

AFTER THE RADIOROUTER BASESTATION IS POWERED UP, IT CANNOT BE POWERED DOWN WITHOUT THE USE OF A CRAFT ACCESS TERMINAL. POWERING THE BASESTATION DOWN WITHOUT THE USE OF A CRAFT ACCESS TERMINAL COULD PERMANENTLY DA MAGE THE EQUIPMENT.

Procedure 9-1 Powering Down the Cabinet

Connect a PC to the serial port of the MCU.

Run a terminal emulator such as Microsoft Window HyperTerminal.

At the

5. keys after hitting Enter or the system will restart.

The system will display the message

Press any key to reboot.

Turn off the PA breakers. The PA breakers are on the right as you face the cabinet. See

Figure 8.2 Circuit Breakers — Front View

Turn off the LNA breakers which are located to the left of the PA breakers.

Turn off the RRC breaker. The RRC breaker is on the left as you face the cabinet next to

9. the LNA breakers.

Password:

BS_Name#>

prompt, type

prompt, type the root login password and press Enter.

prompt, type

root

and press Enter.

halt

and press Enter. Be careful not to touch any other

System Halted

Do not press any keys.

followed by the message

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Chapter 10. Verifying the Installation

Verifying the proper installation of the cabinet is done in two parts:

1. Verifying the physical installation

2. Verifying the BaseStation operation

All items listed must be verified before the installation can be considered complete.

10.1. Verifying the Physical Installation

Verify the following:

1. Clearance requirements are met — at least 24” front and 6” rear. There must be room to open the cabinet doors for service.

2. The base station is powered up. All the LEDs in Table 8.1 Power On Expected LEDs must reflect the states listed in the table. The system should remai is necessary to power down the base station, do so only in accordance with the instructions in Chapter 9. Powering Down the Cabinet .

3. Correct terminations on all T1 and alarm cables

4. No crimps in RF cables

5. RF cable markings match those specified in Chapter 6. Connecting the Antennas Cables.

ninthepoweredupstate. Ifit

10.2. Verifying the Base Station Operation

Operation of the base station is verified by logging in and confirming communication with the network. This verifies both the base station operation and the c onnectivity of the T1/Ethernet link.

Procedure 10-1 Communicating with the Core Network

Connect a PC to the serial port of the MCU.

Run a terminal emulator such as Microsoft Window HyperTerminal.

At the

You should see status messages ending in the message

The system is Up at the required run level — 4

The system should respond with the

6. station is at least minimally operational.

Password:

prompt, type

prompt, type the install login password and press Enter.

install

and press Enter.

BS_Name#>

prompt. This confirms t

.PressEnter.

hat the base

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Ping the default gateway to verify network connectivity.

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APPENDIX A

RadioRouter BaseStation Site Preparation Punchlist

Site Preparation Items If Okay OR Describe Outage

Environment

Adequate C learance: 24” front 6” rear

Electrical system

Electrical outlets

Master Ground Bar

Other

Antenna plant

Surge arrestor mounting

6 Tx/Rx antenna line surge protectors

T1 connection

T1 surge arrestor

Surge arrestor grounded

Alarm connection

1 AC power failure alar m termination point

1 high temperature power failure alarm termination point

Cable Support

Trays or other support

Cables

DC power cabling: #6 AWG THHN or THWN

Ground cabling to master ground bar: #6 AWG THHN or THWN

RF cabling to surge arrestors: 50–ohm semiflexible rigid

T1 cabling: 2–pair shielded

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Alarm sensor cables

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APPENDIX B

RadioRouter BaseStation Installation Punchlist

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Installation Items

Overall

Cabinet is physically intact

RadioRouter Chassis

MCU

BHU

PCU

BBU

TXU

RXU

AIU

LNA/Duplexers

Power Subsystem

T1/Ethernet

If Okay

OR Describe Outage

Alarm Connection

Antenna Connections

Other

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