ip access KU02ZZT, M180TVX User Manual

Product Defining Documentation

ip.access Ltd Melbourn Science Park Cambridge Road Melbourn Royston Hertfordshire SG8 6EE United Kingdom

ip.access

Installation and Configuration

110#010

Author(s)

Carl Melbourne 29/07/2002

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The information contained in this document is commercially confidential and

must not be disclosed to third parties without prior consent.

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REVISION HISTORY

Version Change Summary Date Author

XA First Release 29/07/2002 CM2

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Table of Contents

Table of Figures............................................................................................................................5

Warnings and Cautions................................................................................................................6

Introduction ...................................................................................................................................7

The nanoBTS ..............................................................................................................................7

Installing the nanoBTS.................................................................................................................9

Pre-Installation Checklist.............................................................................................................9

Installing the nanoBTS ................................................................................................................9

Unpacking nanoBTS .................................................................................................................10

Provision of Power to the nanoBTS ..........................................................................................11

Installing the PSU at the Ethernet switch. .............................................................................11

Installing the PSU at the nanoBTS. .......................................................................................12

Mounting the nanoBTS..........................................................................................................12

a) Fixing to a wall...................................................................................................................12

b) Fixing to a ceiling or a sloping surface ..............................................................................14

Preparation for configuring nanoBTS........................................................................................14

Configuring the nanoBTS ..........................................................................................................15

Step 1. Setting up PC for configuring nanoBTS ..................................................................15

Step 2. Connecting the nanoBTS ........................................................................................16

Step 3. Setting IP addresses and downloading software ....................................................17

Step 4. Calibration of nanoBTS using frequency synchronisation.......................................18

Step 5. Check macro network channel usage.....................................................................19

Step 6. BCCH Channel Usage Test....................................................................................21

Step 7. Retrieve BCCH frequency information ....................................................................21

Step 8. Measuring path loss between nanoBTS .................................................................22

Step 9. Walk Test................................................................................................................26

Step 10. Installation Report ...................................................................................................26

Regulatory Compliance..............................................................................................................27

Appendix 1: Modifying nanoBTS for use with external antenna ...........................................28

Appendix 2: Alternative method to set frequency of nanoBTS oscillator ...........................30

Appendix 3: Commissioning at the nanoBTS.........................................................................34

Appendix 4: Commissioning mostly at the NOC....................................................................35

Appendix 5 Troubleshooting .....................................................................................................36

Checking that the nanoBTS has successfully downloaded an IP address ...............................36

Resetting the nanoBTS to factory default settings. ...................................................................36

Communication Problems .........................................................................................................37

No LEDs ................................................................................................................................37

LED is on but is flashing orange (1sec on, 1sec off) .............................................................37

No communication between the nanoInstaller and the BTS .................................................37

Clock Adjustment Problems ......................................................................................................38

No 26MHz clock during Frequency adjustment.....................................................................38

Unsettled 26MHz during frequency adjustment.....................................................................38

Problems During Beacon Test .................................................................................................. 38

No signal seen on other nanoBTS during beacon test ..........................................................38

Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations......................................................................................39

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Table of Figures

Figure 1 System Architecture .........................................................................................................7

Figure 2 nanoBTS...........................................................................................................................8

Figure 3 nanoBTS PSU location...................................................................................................11

Figure 4 PSU location at Switch ...................................................................................................11

Figure 5 Separating nanoBTS and mounting bracket ..................................................................12

Figure 6 Positioning mounting bracket .........................................................................................13

Figure 7 Mounting the nanoBTS ...................................................................................................14

Figure 8 DHCPD server ................................................................................................................16

Figure 9 TFTP server....................................................................................................................17

Figure 10 TFTP server window when active.................................................................................17

Figure 11 nanoInstaller opening screen .......................................................................................18

Figure 12 BTS Session.................................................................................................................18

Figure 13 RXLEV Threshold.........................................................................................................19

Figure 14 Freq Sync Options........................................................................................................19

Figure 15 NWL Test Results ........................................................................................................20

Figure 16 BCCH Information Properties .......................................................................................21

Figure 17 BCCH Information Test Results ...................................................................................22

Figure 18 BTS Session.................................................................................................................23

Figure 19 Transmit Beacon Properties: NWL options ..................................................................23

Figure 20 Transmit Beacon Properties: Beacon Information........................................................23

Figure 21 NWL Transmit Beacon .................................................................................................24

Figure 22 NWL Channel Usage Properties ..................................................................................24

Figure 23 NWL Channel Usage measurement ............................................................................25

Figure 24 Removal of antenna covers..........................................................................................28

Figure 25 Removal of antenna cover body ...................................................................................28

Figure 26 Fit clamp plate ..............................................................................................................29

Figure 27 NanoInstaller Opening Screen .....................................................................................30

Figure 28 BTS Session.................................................................................................................30

Figure 29 nanoInstaller after connection to the nanoBTS ............................................................31

Figure 30 Get NV Attributes..........................................................................................................31

Figure 31 Set NV Attributes ..........................................................................................................32

Figure 32 Frequency Control ........................................................................................................ 33

Figure 33 Test Setup, Option 1.....................................................................................................34

Figure 34 Bts Finder Opening Screen ..........................................................................................36

Figure 35 Find BTS Results..........................................................................................................36

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Warnings and Cautions

This system is designed to be operated indoors as a fixed system device and must be located either on or near the ceiling away from the user. It must be mounted in a manner to ensure that all users and bystanders and users are kept a minimum of 60mm away from antennas at all times.

Do not touch or move the antenna(s) while the unit is transmitting or receiving.

Do not hold any component containing a radio such that the antenna is very close to or

touching any exposed parts of the body, especially the face or eyes while transmitting.

In most parts of the world, regulatory approval(s) are needed before the nanoBTS is operated.

Do not connect any device other than the nanoBTS to any RJ45 socket that has been enabled for nanoBTS connection (i.e. 48Vdc operation).

The nanoBTS is intended for dry indoor applications only. If evidence of condensation is present do not apply power to the nanoBTS.

The nanoBTS must only be powered using a PSU supplied by ip.access.

PSUs supplied by ip.access must not be used for powering any other equipment.

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Introduction

The nanoBTS

The nanoBTS is a picocellular basestation operating in one of the GSM frequency bands and complies with all the relevant ETSI / FCC specifications. A nanoBTS basestation is mounted on a wall or ceiling, taking its power and traffic from a single 10/100 switched Ethernet connection.

The range of the nanoBTS exceeds half a kilometre in an uncluttered environment and inside buildings can be expected to support users within a radius of up to 50m or more, depending on the building construction materials.

The nanoBTS is physically linked to the BSC over an IP network and uses standard GSM protocols to connect to the existing Public Land Mobile Network

The diagram below shows the system architecture. Calls within the installation are passed over the IP network and are handed over to the PLMN if the mobile leaves the installation coverage area and is out of range of the ip.access basestations.

Corporate Office

(PLMN)

nanoBTS

GSM Phone

(48v)

RJ45

Ethernet Switch

10/100baseT

Ethernet

Figure 1 System Architecture

nanoBTS

PLMN

(Public Land Mobile

Network)

MSC

BSC

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Status Indicator

TIB In

RJ45(48Vdc) Ethernet

Figure 2 nanoBTS

The nanoBTS may be mounted on walls or ceilings, in convenient locations chosen at the system planning stage, to provide adequate coverage in a building. Power to the nanoBTS is via the RJ45 socket enabled for 48Vdc. The nanoBTS has a LED indicator used to convey its status. This indicator can be disabled after commissioning if required using the nanoBTS installer software. For wall mounted installations and installations on sloping surfaces it is preferred that the cable access is from the bottom as this prevents the ingress of dust and condensation, but where circumstances dictate the nanoBTS may be mounted to allow cables access from the top of the unit. When mounted on a ceiling the plastic clip-on cover ventilation and cooling.

(for future

Expansion)

TIB Out (26MHz)

MUST

be removed to necessitate

Note.

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Installing the nanoBTS

Pre-Installation Checklist

Prior to installation and following a technical site survey, ensure that the following items are available.

1. Details of placement of PSUs (at central site or at nanoBTS).

2. The following system information is required for each nanoBTS:

•

The ARFCN (Absolute Radio Frequency Channel Number) to be allocated to that cell.

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A specific IP address may be allocated to each nanoBTS location or a pool of IP addresses may be provided and the installer allocates the IP address for each nanoBTS.

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Requirements for and details of any external antenna and mounting and locations.

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BTS Id for each nanoBTS.

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IP address subnet mask and default router IP address for the each nanoBTS.

3. For the installation site, the following information is required.

• IP address subnet mask and default router IP address for the installation PC.

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Printout of the site configuration plan produced as a result of the survey

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A floor plan showing the mounting location of each nanoBTS, together with location name and btsid.

Installing the nanoBTS

Parts required for each nanoBTS:

•

Wall fixings: These are not provided as part of the nanoBTS but should be suitable for the wall material and weight of the nanoBTS (2.7kg). Suggested materials are 4 x 30mm no.10 woodscrews or M5 bolts and wall plugs (if required).

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PSU.

• NanoBTS complete with mounting bracket.

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RJ45-RJ45 connecting leads

Tools required:

Installation:

•

Drill and masonry or wood bit.

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Mounting bracket removal tool for removal of the bracket from the nanoBTS.

• Spanner or screwdriver suitable for any fixings used for the mounting bracket.

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•

• T20 Torx screwdriver required if external antenna kit is used

Configuration:

•

• If the reference nanoBTS adjustment is to be performed manually, then an

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Walk Test:

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Installation Steps

Ruler dimensioned in mm.

Frequency counter with 12-digit display with a reference oscillator stability better than 10

isolated 10-way RJ45 to BNC lead is required. Laptop PC preinstalled with the ip.access “nanoInstaller” and associated configuration files.

A test mobile or other GSM measuring device.

1. Unpack nanoBTS

2. Install PSUs

3. Fix mounting brackets

4. Modify nanoBTS for external antennas (if required)

5. Attach nanoBTS to mounting bracket

6. Record nanoBTS MAC address and location.

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Configuration Steps

1. Set up PC for configuring nanoBTS

2. Connect the nanoBTS

3. Set IP address and optionally download operational software

4. Set frequency of nanoBTS oscillator

5. Calibrate the nanoBTS using frequency synchronisation

6. Check macro network channel usage

7. Retrieve BCCH frequency information

8. Measure path loss between nanoBTS sites

9. Walk Test

10. Installation Report

Unpacking nanoBTS

Unpack nanoBTS and check to see that the unit has not been damaged in transit. Any damaged units should be returned to your supplier.

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Provision of Power to the nanoBTS

Power for the nanoBTS may be at either the RJ45 outlet or at the output of the last Ethernet switch/hub/router etc. See Figure 3 below

nanoBTS

PSU

φφφφ

(48v)

RJ45

PSU

θθθθ

RJ45

Ethernet Switch

θθθθ

PSU located at the switch

φφφφ

PSU located at nanoBTS

Figure 3 nanoBTS PSU location

IF THE NETWORK HAS AN EXISTING DHCP SERVER DO NOT CONNECT THE nanoBTS TO THE SWITCH AT THIS TIME.

Installing the PSU at the Ethernet switch.

If the PSU is located at the patch panel /output port of the Ethernet switch, it is important that the PSU is connected exactly as illustrated below (failure to do so will cause damage to the switch). Ensure that the PSU is placed in a location that is ventilated and that the connection leads provide no safety hazard.

BSC

Cable to nanoBTS

110-230Vac

Connection to nanoBTS

48Vdc

PSU

RJ45

Connection to LAN

Ethernet Switch

Figure 4 PSU location at Switch

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Installing the PSU at the nanoBTS.

Ensure that the PSU is placed in a location that is ventilated and that the connection leads provide no safety hazard.

110-230Vac

Connection to nanoBTS

48Vdc

PSU

48Vdc

Mounting the nanoBTS.

The location of each nanoBTS is shown on the installation floor plan produced at the network planning stage. The network wiring must be complete before the nanoBTS can be tested. The nanoBTS should be placed on a wall at or above head height or on a ceiling.

Note: If the nanoBTS is to be used with an external antenna the nanoBTS should be modified as shown in appendix 1

a) Fixing to a wall

1) Remove the nanoBTS from the bracket by sliding the removal tool over the central fin between the bracket and the body of the unit to disengage the locking spring, slide bracket to separate it from the main body of the unit. The tool may be inserted from the top or bottom of the nanoBTS

Connection to LAN

before mounting the nanoBTS

RJ45

Slide tool over centre vane of

nanoBTS

nanoBTS bracket removal tool

Figure 5 Separating nanoBTS and mounting bracket

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