Section 2.1033 (c)(3) INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
A copy of the installation and operating instructions to be furnished to the user. A draft copy of the
instructions may be submitted if the actual document is not available. The actual document shall be
furnished to the FCC when it becomes available.
Response
A copy of Alcatel-Lucent 9763 MCI B25 PCS LTE 2x250mW, AC Hardware Installation manual is
attached to this exhibit.
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Alcatel-Lucent 9763
Metro Cell Indoor B25 LTE 2x250mW
Operation and Installation
3MN-MCI-IMOP
Issue 1 | December 2013
Alcatel-Lucent – Proprietary
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2-19763 MCI hardware- front and back views ..................................................................................................... 2-32-3
2-3LED position and orientation ................................................................................................................................ 2-62-6
2-4Wall mount Installation example ......................................................................................................................... 2-82-8
2-59763 MCI daisy chain installation example ..................................................................................................... 2-92-9
3-29763 Metro Cell Indoor installation clearances .............................................................................................. 3-53-5
3-3Electrical backhaul and daisy chain configuration ........................................................................................ 3-63-6
3-4Optical backhaul and daisy chain configuration ............................................................................................ 3-73-7
3-5Mixed optical backhaul with electrical daisy chain configuration .......................................................... 3-73-7
3-6Mixed electrical backhaul with optical daisy chain configuration .......................................................... 3-83-8
A-1LED position and orientation ............................................................................................................................... A-2A-2
Mount the 9763 MCI onto a wall ...................................................................................................................... 3-103-10
The purpose of this document is to provide product operation information and hardware
installation instructions for an Alcatel-Lucent 9763 Metro Cell Indoor V1.0 B25 LTE
2x250mW.
Reason for reissue
The reissue reasons are:
Issue numberIssue DateReason for reissue
1December 2013Standard
Supported systems
This document applies to the Alcatel-Lucent 9763 Metro Cell Indoor V1.0 B25 LTE
2x250mW.
How to use this document
Chapter 1 provides safety information.
Chapter 2 provides an overview of the 9763 MCI physical architecture and operations.
Appendix A provides descriptions of the LED operational states for the 9763 MCI.
Appendix B provides 9763 MCI product conformances applicable within the United
States.
Safety information
For your safety, this document contains safety statements. Safety statements are given at
points where risks of damage to personnel, equipment, and operation may exist. Failure to
follow the directions in a safety statement may result in serious consequences.
In this document the Alcatel-Lucent 9763 Metro Cell Indoor V1.0 B25 LTE 2x250mW is
also referred to as the 9763 MCI V1.0 B25 LTE 2x250mW, or simply the 9763 MCI.
Typographical conventions
The typographical conventions used in this document are described in the following table.
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Lengths and other measurements are given in metric units, with non-metric units given as
equivalents for use in non-metric markets.
For manufactured parts, the following system of conventions is used:
•Metric sizes of nuts, bolts, flat washers, and lock washers are identified by an
uppercase letter M followed immediately by a size in millimeters (example: M10)
•American fractional sizes of nuts, bolts, anchor bolts, and washers are identified by a
number followed immediately by a double apostrophe (example: 3/8"). In the case of
lengths measured in feet, "2 feet" is used rather than "2'" so that the single apostrophe
is not overlooked.
The illustrations in this document do not contain all details and exceptions, but are rather
intended to highlight main points. Dimensions are usually shown in millimeters, with
inches in parenthesis. As an example, 680.0 (26.77) equals 680 millimeters or 26.77
inches.
Wire gauges are specified in metric units. Equivalent sizes in the American Wire Gauge
(AWG) system are given in the following table.
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This chapter provides general information on the structure of safety instructions and
summarizes general safety requirements.
General safety and residual risk
The equipment has been developed in line with state-of-the-art technology and conforms
with current national and international safety requirements.
Contents
The equipment is considered safe during normal operation when safe working practices
are complied with. However, hazards may arise if procedures are not followed correctly
or safe working practices are not complied with.
Failure to observe these safety precautions may result in personal
injury or damage to equipment.
•Read and understand all instructions.
•Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this product.
•Installation and maintenance procedures must be followed and performed by
trained personnel only.
•The equipment must be provided with a readily accessible disconnect device
as part of site preparation.
•Grounding and circuit continuity is vital for safe operation of the equipment.
Never operate the equipment with grounding/bonding conductor
disconnected.
•Install only equipment identified in the product's installation manual. Use of
other equipment may result in an improper connection which could lead to
fire or injury.
•Use caution when installing or modifying telecommunications equipment.
•Before servicing, disconnect power input to reduce the risk of energy
hazards.
•For continued protection against risk of fire, all fuses used in this product
must be replaced only with fuses of the same type and rating.
•Never install telecommunications equipment during a lightning storm or
when conditions are wet.
•Never touch uninsulated wiring or terminals carrying direct current or
ringing current, and never leave this wiring exposed. Protect and tape
uninsulated wiring and terminals to avoid risk of fire, electrical shock, and
injury to personnel.
•Never spill liquids of any kind on the product.
•To reduce the risk of an electrical shock, do not disassemble the product.
Opening and removing covers and/or circuit boards may expose you to
dangerous voltages or other risks. Incorrect reassembly can cause electrical
shock when the unit is subsequently used.
•for PERMANENTLY CONNECTED EQUIPMENT, a readily accessible
disconnect device must be incorporated external to the equipment.
Working in severe weather can result in personal injury or death and damage to the
equipment.
Never install or perform maintenance during severe weather (high winds, lightning,
blizzards, hurricane etc.).
DANGER
Noxious-substance hazard
Use of unspecified cleaning agents can result in personal injury.
Use only specified cleaning agents. Never use flammable solvents.
Always ensure there is adequate ventilation in the work area and wear the appropriate
personal protective equipment.
CAUTION
RF hazard
RF exposure in excess of applicable limits can result in personal injury.
Metro Cells are designed and installed in order that they are compliant with the
international exposure guidelines laid down by the International Commission on
Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP).
For all staff that are required to work in close proximity to the equipment, for example
maintenance personnel, contact with the antenna should be avoided. No such persons
shall stay in front of the product at a distance of less than 8 cm.
No other persons shall stay in front of the product at a distance of less than 22 cm.
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified
herein may result in hazardous laser radiation exposure.
Do not view directly into the laser beam with optical instruments such as a fiber
microscope because viewing of laser emission in excess of Class 1 limits significantly
increases the risk of eye damage.
Never look into the end of an exposed fiber or an open connector as long as the optical
source is switched on.
Ensure that the optical source is switched off before disconnecting optical fiber
connectors.
WARNING
Electric-shock hazard
Some parts of all electrical installations are energized. Failure to observe this fact and
the safety warnings may lead to bodily injury and property damage.
For this reason, only trained and qualified personnel (electrical workers as defined in
IEC 60215 + A1 or EN 60215) may install or service the installation.
WARNING
Electric-shock hazard
The power supply lines to the equipment are energized. Contact with parts carrying
current can cause serious injury, possibly including death, even hours after the event.
Turn off and lock out the system power at the disconnect device before working on or
servicing the equipment.
CAUTION
Electric-shock hazard
DOUBLE POLE/NEUTRAL FUSING
A fuse is used in the neutral of single-phase equipment either permanently connected or
provided with a non-reversible plug. After operation of the fuse, parts of the equipment
that remain energized might represent a hazard during servicing.
Failure to observe this fact and the safety warnings may lead to bodily injury and
property damage.
The surfaces of the MCI can become hot enough to cause burns on unprotected skin.
Before handling the unit, wait until its surfaces have cooled and, where the following
conditions apply, ensure that it is mounted out of the public's reach.
For installations in ambient temperatures exceeding 25° C, the surface temperature of the
aluminium housing may be considerably higher:
•52°C at an ambient temperature of 25°C
•64°C at an ambient temperature of 35°C
•81°C at an ambient temperature of 50°C
In these situations, this equipment is intended for installation where access is restricted to
only qualified service personnel.
WARNING
Fall hazard
Falls can occur when working at heights resulting in serious personal injury or death.
To prevent a fall when working at heights (ladder, scaffold, manlift, roof etc.) follow safe
work practices and wear appropriate fall protection equipment.
Semiconductor devices can be damaged by electrostatic discharges (ESD)
The following rules must be complied with when handling any module containing
semiconductor components:
•Wear conductive or antistatic working clothes (for example, coat made of 100%
cotton).
•Wear a grounded wrist strap.
•Wear shoes with conductive soles on a conductive floor surface or conductive work
mat.
•Leave the modules in their original packaging until ready for use.
•Make sure there is no difference in potential between yourself, the workplace, and the
packaging before removing, unpacking, or packing a module.
•Whenever handling ESD-sensitive components, do not touch any connection pins or
tracks.
•Place modules removed from the equipment on a conductive surface.
•Test or handle the module only with grounded tools on grounded equipment.
•Handle defective modules exactly like new ones to avoid causing further damage.
NOTICE
Condensation
Sudden changes in the weather may lead to the formation of condensation on
components. Operating the unit when condensation moisture is present can destroy the
unit.
Units which show signs of condensation must be dried before installation.
NOTICE
Tools
Tools left in the working area can cause short circuits during operation which can lead to
the destruction of units.
Make sure after finishing your work that no tools, testing equipment, flashlights, etc.,
have been left in or on the equipment.
Safety information for this equipment can be found on various Caution, Warning, Danger,
information labels or instructions affixed to or included with the product or included
within this document. Informational and cautionary labels may appear near the item they
address or may be grouped in a single location on the equipment. Warnings are typically
adjacent to the hazard that is noted on the label. The instructions, cautions and warnings
found on these labels must be understood and observed by all personnel involved with the
equipment installation and maintenance.
Alcatel-Lucent Metro Cells product family enables mobile service providers (MSPs) to
deliver cost-effective capacity to high-density areas. They also enhance the quality of
experience (QoE) for end users by enabling faster, more reliable data connections and
higher data throughput on 4G networks. The product can be deployed by mobile operators
to provide a transparent outdoor capacity layer to complement the macro cell “umbrella”
coverage layer.
The Alcatel-Lucent 9763 Metro Cell Indoor product specified here is targeted for indoor,
high user density locations where additional capacity is required within a small footprint,
such as businesses and shopping malls.
Product features and capabilities
The product features and capabilities in this release are as follows:
•Supports LTE FDD.
•Single LTE carrier.
•PCS (1900 MHz - B25) frequency band.
•Supports up to 64 users simultaneously.
•High transmit power: 250mW at each antenna connector, and an Equivalent
Isotropically Radiated Power (EIRP) of 28 dBm per path.
•Capable of supporting 30 Mbps downlink (1930 to 1995 MHz) and a 9 Mbps uplink
(1850 to 1915 MHz) in the 5 MHz bandwidth.
•Supports two internal, quasi-omnidirectional, spatially-separated antennas (4 dBi
gain).
Supports cabling to optional external antennas (used instead of the integrated
antennas).
•Standard 2x2 MIMO configurations, 2 transmit and 2 receive diversity.
•Receiver sensitivity for LTE channel bandwidths 5 MHz optimized to permit near far
simultaneous operation, with Rx sensitivity at -98 dBm.
•Supports Gigabit Ethernet backhaul and daisy chaining to one additional 9763 MCI.
Attention: The 9763 MCI product has feature parity with some but not all macro
eNodeB features. See the Alcatel-Lucent LTE RAN eNodeB Macro and MetroProducts - LR13.3.L - FDD Release Notes, 9YZ-05817-0001-FMZZA.
The Alcatel-Lucent 9763 Metro Cell Indoor is designed for indoor installations and is
housed in an Alcatel-Lucent passively-cooled enclosure containing the following active
components/modules:
ModuleFunctions
PowerAC/DC power conversion
MEMO boardDigital processing
Backhaul boardBackhaul interface
RadioRadio, PA, Filter, Antennas
The 9763 MCI external views are reflected in the following figure.
Figure 2-1 9763 MCI hardware- front and back views
The AC input port satisfies the first and second level surge protection requirements
specified for port type 7 in GR-1089, Issue 6. Voltage spikes with a duration of ≤10µs are
ignored.
The internal power module is designed such that when an “under voltage”, “over
voltage”, or “over temperature” condition occurs, the power module automatically shuts
off, then automatically restarts when the conditions are within the acceptable limits.
Backhaul
The 9763 MCI supports two SFP interfaces for backhaul. as follows:
•1000Base-X GigE optical transceiver
•10/100/1000Base-T electrical transceiver
One SFP (BH1) may be cabled for backhaul to the network while the other SFP (BH2)
may be cabled for daisychaining to another 9763 MCI. Two 9763 MCIs may be
daisychained together.
RF Antennas
The 9763 MCI contains two internal quasi-omnidirectional, spatially-separated antennas
configured for 2x2 MIMO.
The vertical plane half-power beamwidth (HPBW) is typically 90° for each of the
antennas
The RF antenna connectors are located externally on the rear of the unit, providing the
service provider the option of connecting the internal RF antennas or connecting two
externally cabled RF antennas.
GPS Antenna
The 9763 MCI has a connector for an external GPS antenna to provide frequency and
phase synchronization.
Status indicator
The 9763 MCI supports a single bi-color LED (red/green) which is located on the rear
lower portion of the 9763 MCI. The LED is not intended for use during normal operation
of the equipment, however, it can provide a visual status of the equipment during initial
installation and commissioning. Refer to the LED interpretation table in
The 9763 MCI product is delivered with the following base items:
•Alcatel-Lucent 9763 Metro Cell Indoor
Ancillary orderable items
In addition to the 9763 MCI base items, the following ancillary and variable items can be
ordered depending on the product configuration and deployment scenario:
•Mounting frame for wall installation
•AC power cable, 4.5 m (15 ft)
•SFP modules:
–GBE 1000BaseSX (optical)
–GBE 10/100/1000BaseT (electrical)
•Backhaul cables:
–Multimode Dual Fiber LC-LC, various lengths (optical)
–Ethernet cable, various lengths (electrical)
•External GPS antenna, installation kit and jumper cable
The following section describes the supported installation options for the Alcatel-Lucent
9763 Metro Cell Indoor V1.0 B25 LTE 2x250mW product. These include:
•Standard wall mount installation.
•Standard wall mount installation with daisy chaining where two 9763 MCI modules
are daisy chained together and share the same backhaul port.
Standard installation options
The 9763 MCI can be installed in any indoor place such as business environments or
indoor public places (shopping malls, airports. etc.) and is designed to address mobile
service providers' (MSPs) need to place coverage and capacity where it's needed fast
(such as indoor high-use hotspots).
Figure 2-4 Wall mount Installation example
Front view
(9763 MCI locked to
mounting frame)
Back view
(9763 MCI unlocked
from mounting frame)
Daisy chain installation options
In a daisy chain installation configuration two 9763 MCIs can be daisy chained together,
where they share the same backhaul port, thus reducing the investment cost needed to
connect the 9763 MCIs to the backhaul network and aggregating the uplink traffic. Daisy
chain connectivity scenarios support 9763 MCIs that are co-located or 9763 MCIs that are
separated by some distance.
The following section lists the Alcatel-Lucent 9763 Metro Cell Indoor V1.0 B25 LTE
2x250mW base hardware equipment, the installation kits and ancillary items that can be
ordered from Alcatel-Lucent.
9763 MCI base items
The 9763 MCI packaging contains the following base items:
•Alcatel-Lucent 9763 Metro Cell Indoor V1.0 B25 LTE 2x250mW module
Mounting bracket
The following table list the mounting bracket that is available for order from
Alcatel-Lucent in support of the equipment installation options.
ItemDescriptionUse
Ancillary items
Mounting bracketBracket for mounting 9763 MCI onto
a wall or ceiling
Mandatory
All installation scenarios (wall/ceiling)
The following tables list the ancillary items that are available for order from
Alcatel-Lucent in support of the defined equipment installation and configuration options.
This section provides pre-installation information (including required tools and materials
and installation clearances) as well as outlining the possible daisy chain deployment
scenarios and requirements for the Alcatel-Lucent 9763 Metro Cell Indoor product.
The following site preparation requirements should be checked and met before the
installation of the equipment can begin. If some of the requirements are not met, the
installer must do so now:
•Ensure equipment is planned to be installed as high as possible to avoid obstructions
•Consider nearby sources of interference. Also check possibility of future obstructions.
•Ensure adequate clearance is provided for service access
•Ground, power and backhaul cabling has been routed and is in place
•Ensure any site specific fixing materials (screws, washers, wall plugs) for pole/wall
mounting the equipment are available.
Product delivery contents
Unpack and examine the product packaging contents. If you notice any damage, or
missing items as listed in the Packing List, immediately notify the carrier that delivered
the unit and contact your Alcatel-Lucent representative.
The product packaging contains the following items:
•The Alcatel-Lucent 9763 Metro Cell Indoor V1.0 B25 LTE 2x250mW.
Installation materials
In addition to the standard product deliverable ensure the appropriate mounting brackets,
installation kits and ancillary items are available to support the product mounting options.
Two 9763 MCI can be daisy chained together to share the same backhaul port, reducing
the investment cost needed to connect individual 9763 MCI to the backhaul network and
aggregating the uplink traffic. The daisy chain link between two 9763 MCI can be the
same as the backhaul link (either electrical or optical) or a mixed link configuration is
possible as shown in the following deployment scenario's.
Note: Physically the backhaul SFP port BH1 is on top of daisy chain SFP port BH2.
BH1SFP port
BH2 SFP port
(back)
(front)
Electrical link for backhaul and daisy chain
The following shows the deployment scenario for electrical backhaul and daisy chaining.
For daisy chaining to another 9763 MCI and additional cable and SFP are required.
Figure 3-3 Electrical backhaul and daisy chain configuration
The following shows the deployment scenario for optical backhaul and daisy chaining.
For daisy chaining to another 9763 MCI and additional cable and SFP are required.
Figure 3-4 Optical backhaul and daisy chain configuration
1000Base-SX SFP
(850nm wavelength)
Backhaul
system
Optical (multimode dual fiber)
cable to backhaul system
Mixed link for backhaul and daisy chain
The following shows the deployment scenario's for mixed optical/electrical backhaul and
daisy chaining. For daisy chaining to another 9763 MCI and additional cable and SFP are
required.
9763 MCI 2x250mW
BH1
BH2
1000Base-SX SFPs
(850nm wavelength)
Optical (multimode dual fiber)
daisy chain cable
9763 MCI 2x250mW
BH1
BH2
Figure 3-5 Mixed optical backhaul with electrical daisy chain configuration
This topic describes the procedures to be followed when installing the Alcatel-Lucent
9763 Metro Cell Indoor onto a wall or solid flat surface.
Prerequisites
A site survey has been conducted and a location for the device has been selected that is
both central to the public space and elevated in order to maximize coverage. Before
installation begins you should ensure the following are in place:
•Ensure adequate clearance is provided. See
(p. 3-5)
•Power cable has been routed and is in place
•Backhaul cable has been routed and is in place
•If required, daisy chain cable has been routed and is in place
•Any site specific fixing materials are available (for example, bolts, washers and wall
plug materials).
Attention: The 9763 MCI must be mounted with the appropriate mounting hardware
suitable for the various supporting structures, building materials and construction
methods. Following a site survey, it is the responsibility of the customer to ensure
that:
•the installation support structure is adequate and compliant with ICC IBC (2012):
International Building Code, and all other national and local codes
•the appropriate mounting hardware and any necessary recommended supporting
anchor fixings are used.
Wall mount installation
The 9763 MCI weighs 4.8 kg (10.6 lbs) and can be easily mounted onto solid concrete or
wooden flat surface using the following installation kits, anchor materials and tools.
“9763 MCI installation clearances”
•For installation and recommended anchor materials, see
“Installation materials”
(p. 3-3)
•For a list of installation tools, see “Tools required for installation” (p. 3-4)
Before you begin
Before you begin the following should be noted:
•Record the product 9763 MCI 18 digit serial number
•Equipment cabling should only be carried out by suitably trained or qualified
personnel and must comply with local and national electrical codes.
•As a prerequisite, backhaul cable has been routed from the backhaul system to the
9763 MCI.
•SFP port “BH1” may be cabled for backhaul to the network while the other SFP port
“BH2” may be cabled for daisy chaining to another 9763 MCI.
Perform standard wall mount installation
WARNING
Fall hazard
Falls can occur when working at heights resulting in serious personal injury or death.
To prevent a fall when working at heights (ladder, scaffold, manlift, roof etc.) follow safe
work practices and wear appropriate fall protection equipment.
Perform the following procedure to mount the 9763 MCI directly onto a wall.
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified
herein may result in hazardous laser radiation exposure.
Do not view directly into the laser beam with optical instruments such as a fiber
microscope because viewing of laser emission in excess of Class 1 limits significantly
increases the risk of eye damage.
Never look into the end of an exposed fiber or an open connector as long as the optical
source is switched on.
Ensure that the optical source is switched off before disconnecting optical fiber
connectors.
The current to the unit must be limited by an external fuse or circuit breaker incorporated
in the fixed wiring. The fuse or circuit breaker can be used as a disconnect device to turn
off the power to the system.
Ensure that the system power is off and that power cables are safe to handle before you
proceed with this procedure.
WARNING
Electric-shock hazard
The power supply lines to the equipment are energized. Contact with parts carrying
current can cause serious injury, possibly including death, even hours after the event.
Turn off and lock out the system power at the disconnect device before working on or
servicing the equipment.
Ensure that the power that feeds the AC power cable to the 9763 MCI is OFF. Block
access so that no one can restore power to that cable during this procedure.
Attention: Blocking access likely consists of not only putting a physical impediment
in the way, but also broadly circulating or broadcasting a warning about the hazard
and getting the cooperation of persons who have the authority to limit the access of
others.
Attach the power cable to the power connector on the rear of the 9763 MCI.
This section presents the product conformance statements that apply to the Alcatel-Lucent
9763 Metro Cell Indoor access point equipment.
The statements that are required are determined primarily by national or multi-national
regulations. However, in some regions, contract terms determine which statements are
required.
The presence of the statement indicates that the product does comply with that statement
wherever it is required to do so.
The statements that follow are the product conformance statements that apply to the
Alcatel-Lucent 9763 Metro Cell Indoor when deployed in the United States.
Important! Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Alcatel-Lucent, Inc.
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the 47 CFR FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
47 CFR FCC Part 15 Class B
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the 47 CFR FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation.
RF approval
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This equipment complies with Part 2, Subpart J - Equipment Authorization Procedures, of
the 47 CFR FCC Rules.
This equipment complies with Part 24 - Personal Communications Services, Subpart E Broadband PCS.
This equipment is Safety Certified for the United States of America by a Nationally
Recognized Test Laboratory (NRTL) accredited by the US Department of Labor,
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), such as UL, CSA, or others.
The product bears this certification mark of this certification laboratory on its main
nameplate label. Should the local authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) require prior or
additional verification of this certification, a product certificate of compliance can be
obtained from the specific certification laboratory by the business/product unit Applicant
for the product or by contacting Alcatel-Lucent Technical Support. See the Alcatel-Lucent
Support web site ( (
Any modifications to this equipment are not permitted without review and official written
authorization from the specific Certification Body. Unauthorized changes may violate the
Product Safety Certification. Modifications or changes authorized by official CN/CNN
are assumed to have received prior approval from this Lab.
http://www.alcatel-lucent.com/support/)) for contact information.
Indoor applications
When external antennas are used, this equipment is intended for installation in restricted
access locations where access is controlled or where access can only be gained by service
personnel with a key or tool. Access to this equipment is restricted to qualified service
personnel only.
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth in 47 CFR Part
1, Subpart I, Section 1.1310 for a general population/uncontrolled exposure environment.
The antenna(s) used for this transmitter shall be installed to provide a separation distance
of at least 20 cm from all persons when they are not co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
This equipment is equipped with two integrated quasi-omnidirectional antennas. Any
changes to the antenna or other equipment in the transmit path may require re-evaluation
of the exposures to electromagnetic fields.
Equipment with external antennas
Antenna installations for this equipment shall be performed in accordance with all
applicable manufacturer's recommendations, and national laws and regulations. To ensure
correct antenna installation, the antenna installer shall perform all necessary calculations
and/or field measurements to evaluate compliance with applicable national laws or
regulations regarding exposure to electromagnetic fields. The supplier of radio
equipment, the supplier of antenna equipment and the integrator and builder of the site
must provide sufficient information so that the limits of the exclusion zones can be
determined. Any changes to the antenna or other equipment in the transmit path may
require re-evaluation of the exposures to electromagnetic fields.
Pursuant to 47 CFR Part 1, Subpart I, subject to the provisions of section 1.1307, all
installations must be evaluated for requirements contained in Table 1, “Limits for
maximum permissible exposure”, in section 1.1310.
Alcatel-Lucent declares that this equipment complies with the Food and Drug
Administration’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health (FDA/CDRH) regulations
21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11. It is a Class I/1 laser optical fiber communication systems
“product” under the FDA.
This Product is designed to ensure that personnel operating the product are not
endangered by laser radiation during normal operation and fault conditions. This product
does not present a risk of eye injury because it is fully enclosed and does not contain
embedded lasers greater than Class I/1 unless otherwise noted.
Countries, states, localities, or other jurisdictions may require that systems be established
for the return and/or collection of packaging waste from the consumer, or other end user,
or from the waste stream. Additionally, reuse, recovery, and/or recycling targets for the
return and/or collection of the packaging waste may be established.
For more information regarding collection and recovery of packaging and packaging
waste within specific jurisdictions, contact the Alcatel-Lucent Environment, Health and
Safety organization or Alcatel-Lucent Hazardous Waste Center technical support at (888)
539-2783.
Material content compliance
The following notification applies to Alcatel-Lucent products distributed for sale, resale,
or use.
This product, part, or both may include a lithium-manganese dioxide battery, which
contains very small amounts of a perchlorate substance. Special handling may apply.
For California:
Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply.
Continuously variable current, rising to a maximum in one direction, falling to zero, then
reversing direction and repeating the cycle in the other direction.
AC convenience outlet
Sites must be equipped with at least two duplex outlets for installation and maintenance
procedures. The outlets are required to power test equipment and installation tools.
ACF (AC Fail)
The AC Fail (ACF) alarm indicates that AC input to one or more rectifiers in the power plant is
absent or outside of the operating range of the equipment
Ambient temperature
The temperature of air or other media in a designated area, particularly the area
ANSI (American National Standards Institute)
An organization chartered to accredit standards developed by a wide variety of industry groups,
without influence from any one company or organization. Does not develop standards, but
reviews and implements those developed by other organizations. ANSI is a member of the
International Standards Organization (ISO).
Antenna
An elevated device for radiating or receiving radio waves. It changes electrical currents into
electromagnetic waves, and vice versa.
AP (Application Processor)
Network element located at the MSC which provides the radio control logic for managing calls.
The AP is a general purpose computer that can host a number of RCS virtual machines.
Facility used to replace an element which has failed.
Base station
The equipment that provides the air interface that allows mobile terminals to communicate with
the telecommunications network.
Bonding
Permanent connection of metallic parts to form an electrically conductive path that will assure
electrical continuity and have the capability to safely conduct any current likely to be imposed.
Branch circuit
The circuit conductors between the final overcurrent device protecting the circuit and the
outlet(s).
Breaker, circuit
A cut-out device which breaks a circuit when preset limits of current are exceeded.
Buried cable
A communication cable manufactured or produced for the purpose of burial in direct contact with
the earth.
Buried ring ground
A buried, bare, tinned, solid copper cable encircling the site building and/or tower foundation.
Bus bar
One or more conductors that serves as a common connection for a group of related devices.
Busy hour
The uninterrupted period of 60 minutes for which the average intensity of traffic is at maximum.
1. The complete path between two terminals over which one-way or two-way communications
may be provided. 2. An electronic path between two or more points, capable of providing a
number of channels. 3. A number of conductors connected together for the purpose of carrying an
electrical current. 4. An electronic closed-loop path among two or more points used for signal
transfer. 5. A number of electrical components, such as resistors, inductances, capacitors,
transistors, and power sources connected together in one or more closed loops.
Coaxial cable
A cable with one or more coaxial pairs under one outer sheath. The cable consists of a center
conductor surrounded by an insulating material and a concentric outer conductor.
Configuration
An arrangement of functional units according to their nature, number, and chief characteristics.
Controlled environment
An indoor location in which temperature, humidity, and ventilation are maintained at specific
levels.
CPRI
Common Public Radio Interface
CSA (Canadian Standards Association)
An independent, non-government, not-for-profit association for the development, by consensus,
of Canadian standards and product certifications.
CSC (Cell Site Configuration)
Sheets provided in this document for documenting cell site configuration, conditions, and other
pertinent information for reference during product deployment, and future additions.
A unit which expresses the ratio of two voltages, currents, or powers. It is used to specify
transmission loss, gain, or relative level. It is equal to 20 times the common logarithm of the ratio
of two voltages or two currents, or 10 times the common logarithm of the ratio of two powers.
A method of radio transmission and/or reception, which counteracts the effects of fading by
combining several signals all bearing the same information.
Down conductor
A vertical conductor of low impedance that connects the cell site grounding electrode system to
the grounding electrode system.
Driven ground rod
A copper-clad steel or stainless steel rod, a minimum of 2.4 meters (8 feet) long and 5/8 inch in
diameter.
A four-wire voice and data trunking facility that carries 30 duplex channels in 64-kbps time slices.
E1 facilities are commonly used in countries outside of North America.
Earthquake zone
Seismic ratings ranging from zone 1 (relatively low central office operational shock and vibration
levels) to the most severe zone 4 levels. Equipment must be able to withstand earthquake zone
requirements under both operational and non-operational conditions.
Electrolytic ground electrode (rods)
A low resistance grounding rod (pipe) using low resistivity materials.
ESD
Electrostatic Discharge
Exothermic weld
A method of making electrical connections of copper to copper or copper to steel using high
temperature fusion. The molten copper flows over conductors in a mold, melting and welding
them together.
The fuse alarm (FA) indicates that the power system battery and load protection fuse opens.
Facility
Any element of physical telephone equipment needed to provide service, such as cables,
switching systems, and microwave radio transmission systems.
FCC (Federal Communications Commission)
A group founded in 1934 to regulate all types of communications in the United States.
Float
To operate a power load on a main-driven rectifier in parallel with a low impedance storage
battery, which is kept fully charged by the rectifier and is itself only called upon to provide power
during temporary and short-duration peaks for which the rectifier output is insufficient.
Frequency
For a periodic wave, such as alternating current, the number of complete cycles per unit of time.
The unit of frequency is cycles per second, or hertz.
Fuse
An overcurrent protective device that has as its critical component a metal wire or strip that will
melt when heated by a prescribed (design) amperage, creating an open in the circuit of which it is
a part, thereby protecting the circuit from an overcurrent condition.
The ratio of output current, voltage, or power to input current, voltage, or power, respectively.
Gain is usually expressed in dB. If the ratio is less than unity, the gain, expressed in dB, will be
negative, in which case there is a loss between input and output.
Garmin 45XLS
A handheld GPS receiver that can be used to verify GPS reception at a cell site. It has a removable
antenna and provides +5 VDC on the center pin of the RF connection to power external active
antennas. If poor GPS reception is suspected, the Garmin 45XLS can be used to verify that the
GPS antenna and cable system is working acceptably. It will also verify that the GPS antenna
location is acceptable.
GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter)
A device intended for protection of personnel that functions to de-energize a circuit or portion
thereof within an established period of time when a current to ground exceeds some
predetermined value that is less than that required to operate the overcurrent protective device of
the supply circuit.
GPS (Global Positioning System)
A system of 24 satellites that provides, among other things, extremely accurate timing information
to the cell sites.
Ground
A conducting connection between equipment or an electrical circuit and earth, or conductive body
that is used in place of earth.
Grounding conductor
A conductor used to connect equipment or a grounded electrical circuit to the grounding electrode
system.
Grounding electrode system
The conductive objects that are intentionally bonded to furnish connection to earth (i.e., buried
ring ground with ground rods, electrically continuous buried metallic water pipe, electrolytic
ground electrode, etc.).
A automatic transfer of a cellular telephone call from one cell to another, maintaining call quality
as the mobile user moves through the coverage area.
Heat dissipation
The heat generated by cabinets during operation.
HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning)
Hz (hertz)
A unit of frequency of a periodic process equal to one cycle per second.
The power consumed by a device or circuit in performing its function.
Loss
The diminution, usually expressed in dB, of signal level in a communications medium. The
power, usually expressed in watts, consumed by a circuit or component. The energy dissipated
without accomplishing useful work or purpose.
Cell site walk-through where site preparation activities are verified prior to installing the 9412
eNodeB Compact equipment.
MSC (Mobile Switching Center)
In an automatic cellular mobile system, the interface between the radio system and the public
switched telephone network. The MSC performs all signaling functions that are necessary to
establish calls to and from mobile stations.
Standard that governs the use of electric wire, cable, and fixtures, and electrical and optical
communication cable installed in buildings.
Network
A set of terminals, the communications link that joins them, and the protocols that allow them to
function together and communicate with each other.
NFPA (National Fire Protection Association)
Standards and code writing organization made up of volunteer industrial and institutional
subject-matter-expert committees.
NIU (Network Interface Unit)
A device that performs interface functions, such as code conversion, protocol conversion, and
buffering, required for communications to and from a network. The device is used primarily
within a local area network to allow a number of independent devices, with varying protocols, to
communicate with each other. An NIU converts each device protocol into a common transmission
protocol. The transmission protocol may be chosen to accommodate directly a number of the
devices used within the network without the need for protocol conversion for those devices by the
NIU.
Nominal
Specified value or intended value independent to any uncertainty in its realization. In a device that
realizes a physical quantity, it is the value of such a quantity specified by the manufacturer.
Non-Alcatel-Lucent power
3rd party power systems, or power systems other than Alcatel-Lucent.
The number of separate voltage waves in commercial alternating current, designated as "single
phase", "three phase", etc.
Pigtail
A short length of electrical conductor permanently affixed to a component, used to connect the
component to another.
PMJ
Conditions that impacts service of the power system and/or requires immediate attention are
classified as major alarms and designated as Power Major (PMJ) alarms.
PMN
Conditions requiring service, but having no immediate impact on the power system output are
classified as minor alarms and designated as Power Minor (PMN) alarms.
PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)
A thermoplastic made of polymers, which is tough, nonflammable, and water resistant and is used
as an insulation.
Customer who purchases switching and Site equipment from system vendors, which, in turn, is
provided to end-user subscribers through resellers and distribution channels.
SFP (Small Form-Factor Pluggable)
A compact, hot-pluggable transceiver that interfaces a network device motherboard to a
fiber-optic or copper networking cable to support telecommunication and data communications.
Shield
A housing, screen, sheath, or cover that substantially reduces the coupling of electric, magnetic, or
electromagnetic fields into or out of circuits or transmission lines.
Short-term
No more than 96 consecutive hours or 15 days per year.
Single-phase
A circuit in which there is only one sinusoidal voltage variation.
Site
An installation that houses the equipment needed to set up and complete calls on a cellular
telephone.
Site preparation
To perform the requirements necessary at the site before installation can begin.
Stranded
Wires twisted together to form a strong flexible cable.
Surge protector
Protective device used to limit surge voltages by discharging or bypassing any unwanted surge
current that may enter a building or equipment.
Sweep
To vary the frequency of a signal over a whole band as a means of checking the response of
equipment under test.
Laboratories that test and approve materials and equipment against pre-determined performance
standards.
UV (Ultraviolet)
The portion of the electromagnetic spectrum in which the longest wavelength is just below the
visible spectrum, extending from approximately 4 nm to approximately 400 nm. Some authorities
place the lower limit of uv at values between 1 and 40 nm, 1 nm being the upper wavelength limit
of x-rays. The 400-nm limit is the lowest visible wavelength, i.e., the highest visible frequency,
violet.
The derived SI unit of electrical potential difference. It is the difference in potential between two
points of a conducting wire carrying a constant current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated
between these two points is equal to 1 watt.
Vac (Volts Alternating Current)
VDC (Volts Direct Current)
Vrms (Volts Root Mean Square)
VSWR (Voltage Standing Wave Ratio)
In a transmission line, the ratio of maximum to minimum voltage in a standing wave pattern. The
VSWR is a measure of impedance mismatch between the transmission line and its load. The
higher the VSWR, the greater the mismatch. The minimum VSWR, i.e., that which corresponds to
a perfect impedance match, is unity.