KERLINK KLK915IBTS Users manual
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Date
08/30
/2016
08/30/2016
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I
NSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
W
IRNET I
BTS
H
ISTORY
Document title
: Installation and
Maintenance Manual
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Date : 16/08/31
I
NDEX
Description of the Wirnet iBTS ............................................................................................ 16
1.
1.1
Modular architecture ................................................................................................... 16
1.2
Mechanical implementation for standard casing ...................................................... 19
1.2.1 Standard casing ........................................................................................................ 19
1.2.2 Stickers ...................................................................................................................... 21
1.3
Mechanical implementation for compact casing ....................................................... 22
1.3.1 Compact casing......................................................................................................... 22
1.3.2 Stickers ...................................................................................................................... 25
1.4
Block Diagram ............................................................................................................... 26
1.4.1 Common functionalities........................................................................................... 26
1.4.2 Standard version of Wirnet iBTS ............................................................................. 28
1.4.3 “Four Lora Modules” version of Wirnet iBTS ......................................................... 29
1.4.4 Compact version of Wirnet iBTS ............................................................................. 30
1.5
Power consumption ..................................................................................................... 31
1.6
Description of the modules ......................................................................................... 32
1.6.1 CPU module .............................................................................................................. 32
1.6.1.1 Mechanical description .................................................................................. 32
1.6.1.2 Connectors and user interfaces ..................................................................... 33
1.6.1.3 CPU module characteristics ........................................................................... 34
1.6.2 WAN module ............................................................................................................ 36
1.6.2.1 Mechanical description .................................................................................. 36
1.6.2.1 Connectors and user interfaces ..................................................................... 37
1.6.2.2 WAN module characteristics ......................................................................... 38
1.6.2.3 Supported bands ............................................................................................ 38
1.6.2.3.1 LTE - Europe and APAC Mini PCI Express card ......................................... 38
1.6.2.3.1 LTE - Americas Mini PCI Express card ....................................................... 39
1.6.3 LoRa module – LoRa LOC ......................................................................................... 40
1.6.3.1 Mechanical description .................................................................................. 40
1.6.3.1.1 Single “LoRa-LOC” module ........................................................................ 40
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1.6.3.1.2 Four “LoRa-LOC” modules ......................................................................... 41
1.6.3.2 Connectors and user interfaces ..................................................................... 42
1.6.3.2.1 Single LoRa-LOC module ........................................................................... 42
1.6.3.2.2 Four LORA-LOC modules ........................................................................... 44
1.6.3.3 LoRa LOC modem characteristics .................................................................. 45
1.6.3.4 Front-end boards ............................................................................................ 46
1.6.3.4.1 Front-end board - Single module.............................................................. 46
1.6.3.4.2 Front-end board - Four modules .............................................................. 47
1.6.3.5 Modulations and data rates........................................................................... 48
1.6.3.6 Frequency bands and channelization............................................................ 48
1.6.3.7 Output Power ................................................................................................. 50
1.6.3.8 Out of band emissions.................................................................................... 50
1.6.3.9 Sensitivity ........................................................................................................ 50
1.6.3.10 RSSI and SNR ................................................................................................... 51
1.6.3.11 Out of band blockers rejection ...................................................................... 52
1.6.3.11.1 868MHz .................................................................................................... 52
1.6.3.11.2 915MHz .................................................................................................... 53
1.6.3.11.3 923MHz .................................................................................................... 53
1.7
Description of the accessories ..................................................................................... 54
1.7.1 PoE injectors ............................................................................................................. 54
1.7.1.1 Indoor Midspan PoE injector 30W ................................................................ 54
1.7.1.2 Indoor Midspan PoE injector 60W ................................................................ 56
1.7.1.3 Outdoor Midspan PoE injector 30W ............................................................. 57
1.7.1.4 Outdoor Midspan PoE injector 60W ............................................................. 59
1.7.2 LoRa antennas .......................................................................................................... 61
1.7.2.1 Omnidirectional antenna 868MHz 3dBi........................................................ 61
1.7.2.2 Omnidirectional antenna 915MHz 3dBi........................................................ 62
1.7.2.3 Omnidirectional antenna 915MHz 6dBi........................................................ 63
1.7.3 Cavity filters .............................................................................................................. 64
1.7.3.1 862-867MHz cavity filter ................................................................................ 64
1.7.3.2 920-925MHz cavity filter ................................................................................ 65
1.7.4 GNSS and WAN antennas ........................................................................................ 67
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1.7.4.1 GNSS antenna ................................................................................................. 67
1.7.4.2 LTE antenna..................................................................................................... 67
1.7.4.3 GNSS/LTE magnetic antenna ......................................................................... 68
1.7.5 Cables ........................................................................................................................ 69
1.7.5.1 RJ45 PoE cable ................................................................................................ 69
1.7.5.2 Earthing cables ................................................................................................ 70
1.7.6 Surge protections ..................................................................................................... 71
1.7.6.1 RF coaxial surge protection............................................................................ 71
1.7.6.2 Indoor Ethernet surge protection ................................................................. 71
1.7.6.3 Outdoor Ethernet surge protection .............................................................. 72
1.7.7 Mounting kits............................................................................................................ 74
1.7.7.1 Notched V-shaped pole mounting kit ........................................................... 74
1.7.7.2 Universal antenna bracket ............................................................................. 74
1.7.7.3 Dome antenna bracket................................................................................... 75
1.7.8 Debug tool ................................................................................................................ 77
2. Regulations ............................................................................................................................ 79
2.1
Wirnet iBTS 868 ............................................................................................................ 79
2.1.1 Europe / CE ............................................................................................................... 79
2.1.2 India ........................................................................................................................... 80
2.1.3 South Africa .............................................................................................................. 81
2.1.4 Saudi Arabia .............................................................................................................. 81
2.1.5 United Arab Emirates ............................................................................................... 81
2.1.6 Russia ........................................................................................................................ 82
2.2
Wirnet iBTS 915 ............................................................................................................ 82
2.2.1 USA / FCC .................................................................................................................. 83
2.2.2 Canada / IC ................................................................................................................ 84
2.3
Wirnet iBTS 923 ............................................................................................................ 85
2.3.1 Australia .................................................................................................................... 86
2.3.2 Hong-Kong ................................................................................................................ 87
2.3.3 Korea (Republic of) ................................................................................................... 88
2.3.4 New-Zealand ............................................................................................................. 89
2.3.5 Singapore .................................................................................................................. 90
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2.3.6 Japan ......................................................................................................................... 91
3. Key parameters to optimize the radio performance ......................................................... 93
3.1
Height of the site .......................................................................................................... 93
3.2
Propagation model vs area type ................................................................................. 94
3.3
Fresnel ellipsoid ............................................................................................................ 96
3.4
Co-localization with GSM/UMTS/LTE transmitters .................................................... 98
3.4.1 Wirnet iBTS 868 ...................................................................................................... 100
3.4.2 Wirnet iBTS 915 ...................................................................................................... 101
3.4.3 Wirnet iBTS 923 ...................................................................................................... 101
4. Installation procedure ........................................................................................................ 102
4.1
How to open the enclosure ....................................................................................... 102
4.1.1 Standard casing version ......................................................................................... 102
4.1.2 Compact casing version ......................................................................................... 103
4.2
Installation topology .................................................................................................. 106
4.2.1 Single Wirnet iBTS gateway installation ............................................................... 106
4.2.2 Multi-Wirnet iBTS installation ............................................................................... 107
4.3
Electric distribution to the Wirnet iBTS .................................................................... 108
4.3.1 Safety....................................................................................................................... 108
4.3.2 Mains supply ........................................................................................................... 109
4.3.3 POE supply .............................................................................................................. 109
4.3.4 Auxiliary power supply........................................................................................... 109
4.4
Inserting an additional module inside the enclosure .............................................. 110
4.5
Mounting of the enclosure ........................................................................................ 111
4.5.1 General considerations .......................................................................................... 111
4.5.2 Antennas mountings kits ....................................................................................... 111
4.5.2.1 GPS, LTE and LoRa antenna considerations ................................................ 111
4.5.2.2 Distance between antennas ........................................................................ 112
4.5.2.2.1 LoRa antenna vs. LTE antennas............................................................... 112
4.5.2.2.2 LoRa space diversity ................................................................................ 113
4.5.2.3 Universal antenna bracket ........................................................................... 114
4.5.2.4 Dome antenna bracket................................................................................. 116
4.5.3 Mounting of the compact enclosure .................................................................... 118
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4.5.3.1 Compact casing mounting kit ...................................................................... 118
4.5.3.2 Wall mounting .............................................................................................. 118
4.5.3.3 Pole mounting by U-bolt .............................................................................. 119
4.5.3.4 Metallic strapping mounting ....................................................................... 120
4.5.4 Mounting of the standard enclosure .................................................................... 120
4.5.4.1 Standard casing mounting kit ...................................................................... 120
4.5.4.2 Wall mounting .............................................................................................. 122
4.5.4.3 Pole mounting by U-bolt .............................................................................. 122
4.5.4.4 Metallic strapping mounting ....................................................................... 123
4.5.5 Mounting of the accessories ................................................................................. 124
4.5.5.1 Indoor PoE injectors ..................................................................................... 124
4.5.5.2 Outdoor PoE injectors .................................................................................. 124
4.5.5.3 Indoor Ethernet surge protection ............................................................... 125
4.5.5.4 Outdoor Ethernet surge protection ............................................................ 125
4.5.5.5 RF coaxial surge protection.......................................................................... 127
4.5.5.6 Cavity filters .................................................................................................. 127
4.6
Setting connections .................................................................................................... 128
4.6.1 Earthing ................................................................................................................... 128
4.6.1.1 Earthing of the Wirnet iBTS mounting kit ................................................... 129
4.6.1.2 Earthing of the Wirnet iBTS Compact mounting kit ................................... 130
4.6.1.3 Earthing of the RF coaxial surge protection ............................................... 131
4.6.1.4 Earthing of the Ethernet surge protection ................................................. 131
4.6.1.5 Earthing of the outdoor PoE injector .......................................................... 132
4.6.2 RF antennas ............................................................................................................ 133
4.6.2.1 GNSS antenna ............................................................................................... 137
4.6.2.2 LTE antenna................................................................................................... 138
4.6.2.3 GNSS / LTE combo antenna ......................................................................... 139
4.6.2.4 LoRa RF Antenna ........................................................................................... 139
4.6.2.4.1 Common generalities .............................................................................. 139
4.6.2.4.2 Single LoRa module / single omnidirectional antenna.......................... 141
4.6.2.4.3 Single LoRa module / dual omnidirectional antennas / diversity ........ 141
4.6.2.4.4 Single LoRa module / single dual polarization antenna ........................ 142
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4.6.2.4.5 Two LoRa modules / two omnidirectional antennas / diversity .......... 142
4.6.2.4.6 Two LoRa modules / two dual polarization antennas ........................... 143
4.6.2.4.7 Three LoRa modules / three sectors antennas ...................................... 143
4.6.2.4.8 Three LoRa modules / three sectors antennas / dual polarization ...... 144
4.6.2.4.9 Four LoRa modules / single omnidirectional antenna .......................... 144
4.6.2.4.10 Four LoRa modules / dual omnidirectional antennas / diversity ....... 145
4.6.2.4.11 Four LoRa modules / dual polarization antenna ................................. 145
4.6.3 Ethernet connection .............................................................................................. 146
4.6.4 Mains supply ........................................................................................................... 148
4.6.5 Auxiliary power supply........................................................................................... 148
4.7
Commissioning............................................................................................................ 150
4.7.1 USIM card................................................................................................................ 150
4.7.2 Power ON ................................................................................................................ 151
4.7.3 Functional check ..................................................................................................... 151
4.7.4 Configuration .......................................................................................................... 151
4.8
Lighting protections ................................................................................................... 152
5. Maintenance of the Wirnet iBTS ....................................................................................... 156
5.1
Simple checks.............................................................................................................. 156
5.1.1 Wirnet iBTS enclosure ............................................................................................ 156
5.1.2 User interface ......................................................................................................... 156
5.1.3 Cables and antennas .............................................................................................. 156
5.1.4 PoE injector ............................................................................................................. 157
5.2
Adding or replacing a module ................................................................................... 157
5.3
Interfaces for debug or maintenance purposes ....................................................... 157
5.3.1 Proprietary debug interface .................................................................................. 157
5.3.2 USB interface .......................................................................................................... 159
5.3.3 ON/OFF button ....................................................................................................... 160
5.3.4 Local WEB maintenance interface ........................................................................ 161
5.3.4.1 Configuring network parameters ................................................................ 162
5.3.4.2 Configure credentials ................................................................................... 162
6. List of the accessories ......................................................................................................... 163
7. KERLINK support ................................................................................................................. 166
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F
IGURES
Figure 1: LoRa Network topology ...................................................................................................... 15
Figure 2: Wirnet iBTS external view................................................................................................... 17
Figure 3: Wirnet iBTS internal view ................................................................................................... 17
Figure 4: Enclosure internal view ...................................................................................................... 20
Figure 5: Insertion of the modules inside the enclosure .................................................................... 21
Figure 6: Wirnet iBTS Compact external view .................................................................................... 22
Figure 7 : Wirnet iBTS Compact internal view .................................................................................... 23
Figure 8: Insertion of the modules inside the cabinet ........................................................................ 24
Figure 9: Common Wirnet iBTS block diagram................................................................................... 26
Figure 10: Standard Wirnet iBTS block diagram ................................................................................. 28
Figure 11: Wirnet iBTS “4 LoRa modules” block diagram ................................................................... 29
Figure 12: Wirnet iBTS Compact block diagram ................................................................................. 30
Figure 13: Mechanical description of the CPU module ...................................................................... 32
Figure 14: Connectors and user interfaces of the CPU module .......................................................... 34
Figure 15: Mechanical description of the WAN module ..................................................................... 36
Figure 16: Connectors and user interfaces of the CPU module .......................................................... 37
Figure 17: Mechanical description of the LoRa – LOC module............................................................ 40
Figure 18: Mechanical description of the four LoRa LOC modules configuration ................................ 41
Figure 19: Connectors and user interfaces of the LoRa LOC module .................................................. 43
Figure 20: RF1 and RF2 connectors of the LoRa LOC module ............................................................. 43
Figure 21: Connectors and user interfaces of the 4 LoRa LOC modules .............................................. 44
Figure 22: Front-end board block diagram ........................................................................................ 46
Figure 23: Front-end 4 modules board block diagram ....................................................................... 47
Figure 24: Example of SNR, RSSI and RSSI+SNR plots at 125KHz BW / SF7 ......................................... 52
Figure 25 : indoor 30W POE injector ................................................................................................. 55
Figure 26 : 60W POE injector ............................................................................................................ 57
Figure 27 : Outdoor 30W POE injector .............................................................................................. 59
Figure 28 : Outdoor 60W POE injector .............................................................................................. 60
Figure 29 : Radiation pattern of omnidirectional 868MHz/3dBi antenna ........................................... 61
Figure 30 : Radiation pattern of omnidirectional 915MHz/3dBi antenna ........................................... 62
Figure 31 : Radiation pattern of omnidirectional 915MHz/6dBi antenna ........................................... 63
Figure 32 : Dimensions of the 862-867MHz cavity filter..................................................................... 64
Figure 33 : Frequency response of the 862-867MHz cavity filter ....................................................... 65
Figure 34 : Dimensions of the 920-925MHz cavity filter..................................................................... 66
Figure 35 : Frequency response of the 920-925MHz cavity filter ....................................................... 66
Figure 36 :RJ45 T-568A plug .............................................................................................................. 70
Figure 37 : P8AX Citel ........................................................................................................................ 71
Figure 38 : MJ8-POE-B Citel ............................................................................................................... 72
Figure 39 : PD-OUT/SP11 Microsemi ................................................................................................. 73
Figure 40 : Dimensions of the notched V shaped plate ...................................................................... 74
Figure 41 : Universal antenna bracket dimensions ............................................................................ 75
Figure 42 : Dome antenna bracket dimensions.................................................................................. 76
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Figure 43 : Dome antenna bracket with notched V shaped bolt......................................................... 77
Figure 44 : WIRMA2 Debug Tool connected to the CPU module ........................................................ 78
Figure 45 : Channels allocation in Australia ....................................................................................... 86
Figure 46 : Channels allocation proposal in Singapore ....................................................................... 87
Figure 47 : Channels allocation proposal in Korea ............................................................................. 88
Figure 48 : Channels allocation proposal in New-Zealand .................................................................. 90
Figure 49 : Channels allocation proposal in Singapore ....................................................................... 91
Figure 50 : Channels allocation proposal in Japan.............................................................................. 92
Figure 51 : Urban (small city) Hata propagation model – RSSI (dBm) vs distance (meters) vs height of
the antenna ...................................................................................................................................... 93
Figure 52 : Rural countryside Hata propagation model - RSSI (dBm) vs distance (meters) vs height of
the antenna ...................................................................................................................................... 94
Figure 53 : Hata propagation model vs area configuration (Height = 12m) – RSSI (dBm) vs distance (m)
......................................................................................................................................................... 95
Figure 54 : Hata propagation model vs area configuration (Height = 30m) – RSSI (dBm) vs distance (m)
......................................................................................................................................................... 95
Figure 55 : Fading effects due to obstacles ........................................................................................ 96
Figure 56 : Fresnel ellipsoid clearance ............................................................................................... 97
Figure 57 : Fresnel ellipsoid and earth curvature ............................................................................... 97
Figure 58 : Typical antenna gain pattern of a GSM BTS ...................................................................... 99
Figure 59 : Typical gain of 3dBi omnidirectional antenna................................................................... 99
Figure 60 : Typical gain of a sectorial antenna ................................................................................. 100
Figure 61: Wirnet iBTS – plastic clips on the lid ............................................................................... 102
Figure 62: Wirnet iBTS – 4x M5 screws ............................................................................................ 103
Figure 63 : Open points of the compact enclosure .......................................................................... 104
Figure 64 : Opening of the compact enclosure with screwdriver ..................................................... 105
Figure 65 : Single station installation (with USIM) ........................................................................... 106
Figure 66 : Single station installation (No USIM) .............................................................................. 106
Figure 67 : Multi-station installation (No USIM) .............................................................................. 107
Figure 68 : Power distribution in the installation ............................................................................. 108
Figure 69 : Position of the universal antenna support when mounted on the compact enclosure
support ........................................................................................................................................... 113
Figure 70 : Wall mount of the universal antenna bracket ................................................................ 114
Figure 71 : Pole mounting of the universal antenna bracket using strapping ................................... 114
Figure 72 : Universal antenna bracket with compact casing mounting kit ........................................ 115
Figure 73 : LoRa antenna mounted on universal antenna bracket ................................................... 116
Figure 74 : N connector introduced in the hole of the dome antenna bracket ................................. 117
Figure 75 : Antenna installed on the dome antenna bracket ........................................................... 117
Figure 76 : Compact casing mounting kit dimensions ...................................................................... 118
Figure 77 : Compact casing - Wall mount ........................................................................................ 118
Figure 78 : Compact casing - Pole mount using U-bolt ..................................................................... 119
Figure 79 : Compact casing - rear view of the pole mounting using U-bolt (no pole represented) .... 119
Figure 80 : Compact casing - Pole mount using strapping ................................................................ 120
Figure 81 : Standard casing mounting kit dimensions ...................................................................... 121
Figure 82 : Rear view of the standard casing with mounting kit ....................................................... 121
Figure 83 : Compact casing - Wall mount ........................................................................................ 122
Figure 84 : Standard casing - Pole mount using U-bolts ................................................................... 122
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Figure 85 : Compact casing - rear view of the pole mounting using U-bolt (no pole represented) .... 123
Figure 86 : Standard casing - Pole mount using strapping ................................................................ 123
Figure 87 : Screws for indoor POE injectors mounting ..................................................................... 124
Figure 88 : Screws for outdoor POE injectors mounting................................................................... 124
Figure 89 : Mounting bracket for outdoor POE injectors ................................................................. 125
Figure 90 : Indoor Ethernet surge protection – DIN rail clip ............................................................. 125
Figure 91 : Outdoor Ethernet Surge protection – wall mounting ..................................................... 126
Figure 92 : Outdoor Ethernet Surge protection – pole mounting with strapping .............................. 126
Figure 93 : connection settings of the installation ........................................................................... 128
Figure 94 : Standard casing – earthing with U bolt configuration ..................................................... 129
Figure 95 : Standard casing – earthing without U bolt configuration ............................................... 129
Figure 96 : Compact casing – earthing with U bolt configuration ..................................................... 130
Figure 97 : Compact casing – earthing without U bolt configuration................................................ 130
Figure 98 : Earthing of the RF coaxial surge protection .................................................................... 131
Figure 99 : Earthing of the indoor Ethernet surge protection........................................................... 132
Figure 100 : Earthing of the outdoor Ethernet surge protection ...................................................... 132
Figure 101 : Earthing of the outdoor PoE injector ............................................................................ 133
Figure 102 : nominal configuration of N connectors - standard casing ............................................. 134
Figure 103 : Recommended allocation of the N connectors – Standard casing ................................ 135
Figure 104 : Nominal configuration of N connectors - compact casing ............................................. 136
Figure 105 : GNSS antenna cabling, internal and external................................................................ 137
Figure 106 : LTE antenna cabling, internal and external................................................................... 138
Figure 107 : GPS and LTE cabling within Wirnet iBTS Compact ........................................................ 139
Figure 108 : Connection of the RF coaxial cable............................................................................... 140
Figure 109 : attachment of the RF antenna coaxial cable................................................................. 140
Figure 110 : Single LoRa module / single omnidirectional antenna connections .............................. 141
Figure 111 : Single LoRa module / dual omnidirectional antennas connections ............................... 141
Figure 112 : Single LoRa module / single dual polarization antenna connections ............................. 142
Figure 113 : Two LoRa modules / two omnidirectional antennas / diversity connections................. 142
Figure 114 : Two LoRa modules / two dual polarization antennas connections................................ 143
Figure 115 : Three LoRa modules / three sectors antennas connections .......................................... 143
Figure 116 : Three LoRa modules / three sectors antennas / dual polarization connections ............ 144
Figure 117 : Four LoRa modules / single omnidirectional antenna connections ............................... 144
Figure 118 : Four LoRa modules / dual omnidirectional antennas / diversity connections ............... 145
Figure 119 : Four LoRa modules / dual polarization antenna connections ....................................... 145
Figure 120 : Ethernet connection on Wirnet iBTS side / cable gland ................................................ 146
Figure 121 : Ethernet connection on Wirnet iBTS side ..................................................................... 147
Figure 122 : Ethernet connection on PoE injector side .................................................................... 148
Figure 123 : Auxiliary DC power supply connector ........................................................................... 149
Figure 124 : USIM Card ................................................................................................................... 150
Figure 125 : Installation with recommended lighting protections .................................................... 152
Figure 126 : Installation with recommended lighting protections / Outdoor PoE injector ................ 154
Figure 127 : Wirma2 Debug tool connected to the Wirnet iBTS ....................................................... 158
Figure 128 : Serial port configuration .............................................................................................. 159
Figure 129 : USB connector of the Wirnet iBTS ................................................................................ 159
Figure 130 : ON/OFF button of the Wirnet iBTS............................................................................... 160
Figure 131 : Local Ethernet interface of the Wirnet iBTS ................................................................. 161
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Description
Analog to Digital Converter
Advanced Encryption Standard
Automatic Gain Control
Automatic Meter Reading
Agência NAcional de TELecomunicações (Brazilian agency of
AP Access Point
APAC
Asia PACific
Automated Power Control
Application Programming Interface
Access Point Name
Advanced RISC Machine
Bit error Rate
Block Error rate
BTS Base Transceiver Station
BW Band Width
Control Area
Network
Code Division Multiple Access
Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor
Central Processing Unit
Digital to Analog Converter
Double Data Rate
DDRAM
Double Data Rate RAM
DHCP
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
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Deutsches Institut für Normung (German Institute for Standardization)
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Digital Signal Processor
DVFS
Dynamic Voltage and Frequency Scaling
EDGE
Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution
Equivalent Isotropically Radiated
Power
ElectroMagnetic Compatibility
Embedded Multi Media Card
Federal Communications Commission
Frame Error Rate
Field Programmable Gate Array
File Transfer Protocol
GNSS
Global Navigation Satellite System
Gaussian
Minimum Shift Keying
General Purpose Input Output
General Packet Radio Service
Global Positioning System
Global System for Mobile communication
High Speed Packet Access
HyperText Transfer Protocol
IC Integrated Circuit
or Industry Canada
Mechanical Impact
In / Out
Internet of Things
Internet Protocol or Ingress Protection
Infrared Data Association
Industrial Scientific and Medical
Inter Integrated Circuit
I2S Inter IC Sound
KERLINK
KERLINK M2M network
Listen Before Talk
Low Drop Out
Light
-
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Low Noise Amplifier
Long Range
LSZH
Low Smoke Zero Halogen
Long Term Evolution
Look Up table
DIN
DOTA
DSP
EIRP
EMC
eMMC
FCC
FER
FPGA
FTP
GMSK
GPIO
GPRS
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IO
IoT
IP
IrDA
ISM
I2C
KLK
KNET
LBT
LDO
LED
LNA
LoRa
LTE
LUT
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Machine to Machine
Millions of Instructions Per Second
MFLOPS
Million FLoating
-
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NFS Network File System
National Marine Electronics Association
Power Amplifier
Personal Computer or Polycarbonate
Printed
Circuit Board
Peripheral Component Interconnect
Packet Error Rate
Phase Locked loop
PoE Power over Ethernet
Polyurethane
Random Access Memory
Radio Frequency
Received Signal Strength Indicator
Real Time Clock
Receive
Surface Acoustic Wave
SDIO
Secure Digital Input Output
Système d’Information
Subscriber Identity Module
SubMiniature version A
SubMiniature version B
Signal to Noise Ratio
Single Pole Double Throw
Serial
Peripheral Interface bus
SSH Secure Shell
Screened Shielded Twisted Pair
Shielded Twisted Pair
To Be Defined
Transmission Control Protocol
Time Difference On Arrival
ThermoPlastic Elastomer
Transmit
UART
Universal
Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter
Miniature coaxial RF connector manufactured by Hirose Electric Group
Universal Integrated Circuit Card
LVDS
M2M
MIPS
NMEA
PA
PC
PCB
PCI
PER
PLL
PU
RAM
RF
RSSI
RTC
RX
SAW
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SIM
SMA
SMB
SNR
SPDT
SPI
SSTP
STP
TBD
TCP
TDOA
TPE
TX
UFL
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Universal Serial Bus
Universal Subscriber
Identity Module
UV UltraViolet
VLIW
Very Long Instruction Word
Wide Area Network
Wireless Local Area Network
Very High Frequency
Third generation of mobile telecommunications technology
3rd Generation Partnership Project
Fourth generation of mobile telecommunications technology
Eight Phase shift Keying
UMTS
USB
USIM
WAN
WLAN
VHF
3G
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I
NTRODUCTION
The Wirnet iBTS station is part of the global Long Range Radio fixed network to provide M2M
connectivity link between low power end-point and Internet Access.
The gateway architecture is specifically designed for the needs of public networks operators.
Figure 1: LoRa Network topology
The Wirnet iBTS is based on “Next Generation LoRa” technology provided by Semtech
Company. It is compatible and interoperable with existing LoRa LPWAN and offers GPS-free
geolocalization features.
Wirnet iBTS architecture is completely modular and upgradable to offer multiple
configurations to cover different countries and areas around the world:
Please check the appropriate version for the dedicated country. Contact KERLINK if required.
The present document addresses all the above Wirnet iBTS versions.
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1. Description of the Wirnet iBTS
1.1 Modular architecture
The Wirnet iBTS has a modular architecture allowing the operator to configure and upgrade
the gateway to fulfill its needs.
Thanks to the modularity the operator is able to choose:
-
The backhaul network: Ethernet or GPRS/EDGE/HSPA/CDMA/LTE
The unlicensed band (ISM) where to operate the LoRa LPWAN: 868MHz, 902-928MHz
or 915-928MHz
-
The number of channels to operate the LoRa LPWAN: 8 to 64
- The antenna interface: single (omnidirectional), dual (space diversity or dual
polarization) or tri (sectorization)
Four different modules can be integrated in the Wirnet iBTS:
• CPU Module, which includes the main following features:
o Power management of the Wirnet iBTS
o CPU
o Memories
o GNSS receiver (GPS)
• WAN Module, which provides the backhaul functionality:
o Backup battery
o 4G modem declined in 3 versions depending on the geographical area:
Europe
Americas
APAC
• LoRa module – LoRa LOC, which can be also derived in 3 versions :
o 868MHz (863-873MHz)
o 915MHz (902-928MHz)
o 923MHz (915-928MHz)
The Wirnet iBTS can integrate from one to four « LoRa modules ». In this particular “4 LoRa
modules” configuration, a specific “front-end” board and mechanical lid are used to combine
the four “LoRa modules” together (see §1.4.3 for further details).
In its maximum size configuration, the Wirnet iBTS can then integrate six modules: one “CPU
module”, one “WAN module” and four “LoRa modules”.
The Figure 2 below shows an external view of the Wirnet iBTS:
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Figure 2: Wirnet iBTS external view
The Figure 3 below shows an internal view of the Wirnet iBTS, featuring three “LoRa
modules”, one “CPU module” and one “WAN module”:
CPU Module
(CPU, power + GPS)
WAN Module (LTE)
Figure 3: Wirnet iBTS internal view
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As part of the Wirnet iBTS modularity, many accessories can be provided for configuration
purpose:
-
GNSS antennas
LTE antennas
-
- LoRa antennas
-
RF cavity filters
- PoE injectors
-
Surge protections
The full list of accessories is detailed in §1.7 and §6.
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1.2 Mechanical implementation for standard casing
1.2.1 Standard casing
The Wirnet iBTS station is built on a robust IP66 aluminum enclosure of 280 x 250 x 120 mm.
It is composed of two separated parts: the frame and a lid. The lid tightens to the frame
trough M5 screws, hidden by two plastic clip-on design covers.
A mounting kit is screwed on the back of the enclosure, allowing several mounting
configurations: wall mount, pole mount and metallic strapping.
The left and right sides of the enclosure integrate two waterproof screw-in vents to equalize
the pressure inside and outside. This reduces condensation by allowing air to flow freely into
and out of the sealed enclosure. At the same time, they provide a durable barrier to protect
the internal modules from contaminants like dust, sand, water, etc … improving reliability,
safety and longer product life.
The bottom side of the enclosure is dedicated for the connectors:
• 1 x M25 cable gland used to introduce the Ethernet cable (PoE) inside the enclosure
• 3 x N-SMB adapters used as RF interfaces for the antennas:
o 1 for GNSS antenna (GPS)
o 1 for WAN antenna (GSM/HSDPA/LTE)
o 1 for LoRa antenna. The number of LoRa antenna interfaces can be extended
to 6.
• 8 x M16 blind stops. They are considered as provisions for N-SMB connectors to be
used for additional antennas (LoRa or WAN) or external power supply cable gland.
Blind threaded standoffs are inserted in the rear side the enclosure. They are used to screw
and maintain the modules inside the enclosure. The modules can be easily inserted and
extracted for maintenance and upgradability purposes.
The Figure 4 below shows the different components inside the enclosure.
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Description
Specification
Enclosure material
Aluminum
Gasket material
TPE
Mounting kit material
Stainless steel
Color
RAL 9010
Dimensions with connectors
300 x 280 x 120 mm
Dimensions with connectors + mounting kit
300 x 320 x 125 mm
Weight
– no modules
5.4 Kg
Weight
– 3 modules configuration
7.2 Kg
Ingress protection
IP66 / EN 60529
Humidity
95% non
-
condensing
Impact resistance
IK08
Flammability
rating
UL94
-V0
Number of pressure equalizer
2
Enclosure temperature range
-40°C to +120°C
Wirnet iBTS operating temperature range
-20°C to +55
°C
Connectors
1 x M25 cable gland (PoE)
Mounting
kit
M25 cable
gland (PoE)
N-SMB
adapters
M16 blind
stops
Sticker
for regulatory
(FCC, IC, ANATEL,
…)
Screw
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Sticker w/ serial
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Blind
threaded
standoffs
Figure 4: Enclosure internal view
The main characteristics of the enclosure are detailed hereafter:
3 x N-SMB adapters (extension to 11 max)
8 x M16 blind stops (provisions for N-SMB or
cable gland)
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The modules are screwed on the blind threaded standoffs to build the Wirnet iBTS according
to customer requirements.
The modules are tightened all together with two mechanisms:
• the back panel board connectors,
• the wing screws assembling the mechanical sides (radiators) of the modules
SMB-SMB cables are provided to interconnect the RF interfaces of the modules to the SMBN adapters, on the bottom side of the enclosure.
CPU Module
(CPU, power + GPS)
WAN Module
(LTE)
Back panel board
connector
LoRa Module (x1)
Wing screws
Figure 5: Insertion of the modules inside the enclosure
1.2.2 Stickers
The Wirnet iBTS has two stickers placed inside and outside the casing:
-
A sticker on the rear of the Wirnet iBTS enclosure including serial number, regulatory
markings and electrical information.
-
A sticker outside the enclosure including regulatory marking, logo and sentences
depending on the countries (FCC, IC, ANATEL, etc …).
The placement of the stickers is described on Figure 4.
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M16 blind
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1.3 Mechanical implementation for compact casing
1.3.1 Compact casing
The Wirnet iBTS Compact station is built on a high impact resistant IP67 polycarbonate wall
mounting cabinet that withstands harsh industrial and outdoor environments.
It offers excellent flammability rating, good UV resistance and also good chemical resistance.
The dimensions of the cabinet are 260 mm x 170 mm x 120 mm.
It is composed of two separated parts: the frame and a lid. The lid tightens to the frame
trough two hinges that can be opened or closed by simple clipping. No screws are required
but only optional.
A mounting kit, with embedded antenna brackets, is screwed on the back of the enclosure,
allowing several mounting configurations: wall mount, pole mount and metallic strapping.
LoRa antenna
bracket
Mounting kit
M25 cable
gland (PoE)
Figure 6: Wirnet iBTS Compact external view
The left and right sides of the enclosure integrate two waterproof screw-in vents to equalize
the pressure inside and outside. This reduces condensation by allowing air to flow freely into
and out of the sealed enclosure. At the same time, they provide a durable barrier to protect
the internal modules from contaminants like dust, sand, water, etc … improving reliability,
safety and longer product life.
The bottom side of the enclosure is dedicated for the connectors:
• 1 x M25 cable gland used to introduce the Ethernet cable (PoE) inside the enclosure
• 1 x N-SMB adapters used as RF interfaces for LoRa antenna. The number of LoRa
antenna interfaces can be extended to two.
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Enclosure material
Polycarbonate (PC)
Gasket material
Polyurethane (PU)
Mounting kit material
Stainless steel
Color
RAL 7035
Dimensions with connectors
280 x 170 x 120 mm
Dimensions with connectors + mounting kit
360 x 190 x 150 mm
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• 1 x M16 blind stop. It is considered as provision for an N-SMB connector to be used
for additional LoRa antenna or external power supply cable gland.
An internal metal plate features a GNSS/LTE antenna bracket. An internal GNSS/LTE
magnetic mount antenna is placed on this bracket.
Blind threaded standoffs are inserted in the rear side the enclosure. They are used to screw
and maintain the modules inside the enclosure. The modules can be easily inserted and
extracted for maintenance and upgradability purposes.
The Figure 7 below shows the different components inside the enclosure.
LoRa antenna
bracket
Mounting kit
Sticker for regulatory
(FCC, IC, ANATEL, …)
Sticker w/ serial
number, regulatory, …
Bottom
hinge
Figure 7 : Wirnet iBTS Compact internal view
The main characteristics of the cabinet are detailed hereafter:
Top hinge
GNSS/LTE antenna
bracket
M25 cable
gland (PoE)
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Weight
– 3 modules configuration
3 Kg
Ingress protection
IP66 / EN 60529
Humidity
95% non
-
condensing
Impact resistance
IK08
Flammability rating
UL94
-V0
Number of pressure equalizer
2
Cabinet temperature range
-40°C to +105°C
Wirnet iBTS operating temperature range
-20°C to +55
°C
Connectors
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1 x N-SMB adapters (extension to 2 max)
1 x M16 blind stops (provision for N-SMB or
cable gland)
The modules are screwed on the blind threaded standoffs to build the Wirnet iBTS Compact
according to customer requirements.
The Wirnet iBTS Compact can embed up to 3 modules.
The modules are tightened all together with two mechanisms:
• the back panel board connectors,
• the wing screws assembling the mechanical sides (radiators) of the modules
SMB-SMB cables are provided to interconnect the RF interfaces of the modules to the SMBN adapters, on the bottom side of the enclosure.
CPU Module
(CPU, power + GPS)
Figure 8: Insertion of the modules inside the cabinet
GNSS/LTE antenna
bracket
Wing screws
LoRa Module (x1)
WAN Module (LTE)
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1.3.2 Stickers
The Wirnet iBTS Compact has two stickers placed inside and outside the casing:
- A sticker on the bottom of the Wirnet iBTS Compact cabinet including serial number,
regulatory markings and electrical information.
-
A sticker outside the cabinet including regulatory marking, logo and sentences
depending on the countries (FCC, IC, ANATEL, etc …).
The placement of the stickers is described on Figure 7.
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1.4 Block Diagram
1.4.1 Common functionalities
The following figure describes the hardware architecture and basic principles that are
common to the many Wirnet iBTS versions. In this particular case, we consider a
configuration with one “CPU module”, one “WAN module” and one “LoRa Module”.
Figure 9: Common Wirnet iBTS block diagram
The Wirnet iBTS is power supplied by a PoE injector through the RJ45 cable.
The RJ45 cable is introduced into the enclosure through the M25 cable gland and connected
to the RJ45 connector of the CPU module.
An alternate option of power supply consists in using an auxiliary power supply (11V-55V DC)
and connects it to the Euroblock connector of the CPU module.
The CPU Module insures the main followings features:
o Power management unit
o Cortex A9 CPU
o Memories (8GB eMMC and 256Mb DDR)
o GNSS receiver (GPS) with one RF SMA connector to connect the GNSS
antenna
The CPU module is connected to the other modules through a back panel board allowing,
the management of all the modules inside the Wirnet iBTS.
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The “WAN Module” provides the backhaul functionality. It includes:
o Backup battery
o A 4G Mini PCI Express module that can be declined in 2 versions depending on
the geographical area:
Europe and APAC
Americas
o The USIM card holder
o A RF SMB connector to connect a LTE antenna
o A 868MHz or 915MHz notch filter to avoid desensitization of the LoRa
receivers
The “LoRa modules” can be derived in 3 bands versions to address different countries:
o 868MHz (863-873MHz)
o 915MHz (902-928MHz)
o 923MHz (915-928MHz)
The RF front-end board is configured to support a single antenna (16 channels) or two
antennas (2x8 channels).
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1.4.2 Standard version of Wirnet iBTS
The following figure describes the functional architecture for the standard Wirnet iBTS
version i.e. including from one to three “LoRa Modules”:
Figure 10: Standard Wirnet iBTS block diagram
The RF front-end board of the “Lora modules” can be derived in 3 bands versions to address
different countries:
o 868MHz (863-873MHz)
o 915MHz (902-928MHz)
o 923MHz (915-928MHz)
The RF front-end board is configured to support a single antenna (16 channels) or two
antennas (2x8 channels). This could lead then to a “six LoRa antennas” configurations in the
maximum use case (tri-sectors, dual polarization antenna for instance).
The GPS (GNSS) connector, the WAN (LTE) connector and LoRa connectors are available on
the bottom side of the enclosure. All antennas are external antennas.
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1.4.3 “Four Lora Modules” version of Wirnet iBTS
The following figure describes the functional architecture for a “4 LoRa modules” version,
featuring a maximum of 64 channels.
Figure 11: Wirnet iBTS “4 LoRa modules” block diagram
In this particular configuration, the mechanical front-end lids and front-end boards of each
individual “LoRa Module” are removed. They are replaced by a bigger RF front end board
and front-end lid that combine the 4 LoRa modules together.
This bigger RF front-end board can be derived in 2 bands versions to address different
countries:
o 915MHz (902-928MHz)
o 923MHz (915-928MHz)
The 868MHz band is not available in this configuration.
The bigger RF front-end board is configured to support a single antenna (64 channels) or two
antennas (2x32 channels).
The GPS (GNSS) connector, the WAN (LTE) connector and LoRa connectors are available on
the bottom side of the enclosure. The antennas are all external antennas.
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1.4.4 Compact version of Wirnet iBTS
The following figure describes the functional architecture of the Wirnet iBTS Compact:
Figure 12: Wirnet iBTS Compact block diagram
The RF front-end board of the “Lora modules” can be derived in 3 bands versions to address
different countries:
o 868MHz (863-873MHz)
o 915MHz (902-928MHz)
o 923MHz (915-928MHz)
The RF front-end board is configured to support a single antenna (16 channels) or two
antennas (2x8 channels).
The Wirnet iBTS Compact embeds an internal GPS (GNSS) / WAN (LTE) combo antenna
compared to external antenna for standard enclosure.
The LoRa connectors are available on the bottom side of the enclosure. The LoRa antennas
are external antennas.
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