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Alcatel-Lucent CDMA Base Station 8420

Indoor Cabinet Installation Manual

401-703-444

November 2007

Issue 4

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Purpose
Reason for reissue
Intended audience
Systems supported
Conventions used

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Site preparation checklists
Related documentation
Related training

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Information product support
Technical support
How to order
Safety information
How to comment

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1 Overview of indoor Alcatel-Lucent CDMA Base Station 8420 radio cabinet site

installation

Overview

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Background information

Overview
Functional description

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Physical description

Overview
Cabinet information
Cabinet weights and dimensions
Cabinet components
Physical interfaces
Site configurations

Power specifications

Overview
Input power
Site power configurations
Backup power options

2 Safety

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Overview
Structure of hazard statements

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Safety - General precautions for installation procedures
Safety - specific hazards
Product safety

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Safety labels on cabinet

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3 Tools, materials, and checklist

Overview

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Preparatory information

Overview

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Tools, supplies, and parts required (master list)
Torque requirements

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Physical installation process

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Verify site preparation completed .................................................................................................................................... 3-113-11

4 Transport, mount, and ground cabinet

Overview

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General information

Overview
Clearances and layout requirements

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How to prepare for cabinet or frame placement

Overview
Anchor specifications

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How to drill anchor holes and install the mounting plate for BTS 8420/AWS 8420 radio cabinet
Lifting and moving cabinets

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How to place, anchor, and ground cabinets, frames, or stands

Overview
Anchor and torque requirements

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Placement, anchoring, and grounding of the indoor radio cabinet

5 Connecting cables to BTS 8420/AWS 8420 radio cabinet

Overview

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How to connect the GPS antenna jumper cable

Overview
Connecting GPS antenna jumper cable

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How to connect T1/E1 lines and external alarm cables

Overview

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How to route and connect T1/E1 cables to BTS 8420/AWS 8420 radio cabinet
How to route and connect User Alarm cable(s) to indoor BTS 8420/AWS 8420 radio cabinet

Balun block connections (if applicable)

Overview

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6 Power connections

Overview

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Customer-supplied power

Overview
Safety precautions
Power wiring overview

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Installation of integrated power AC connections

Overview
Wiring overview
How to install the integrated power AC connections

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7 Component installation in Integrated Power Module

Overview
How to install rectifiers in Integrated Power Module

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8 Finishing the installation

Overview

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General

Overview
Antenna connections
Initial start-up and system test
Install RF antenna jumper cables (indoor)

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Finish installation of indoor BTS 8420/AWS 8420 radio cabinet

Overview
Final indoor BTS 8420/AWS 8420 radio cabinet installation procedures

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A Installing 3GP24i power cabinet, if applicable

Overview

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Safety precautions and wiring overview

Overview
Safety precautions
Power wiring overview

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How to make 3GP24i power cabinet DC and AC connections

Overview
Access to the 3GP24i power cabinet
Pre-installation instructions
How to install DC power cables
How to install the AC utility power cables

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How to install 3GP24i power cabinet components

Overview
How to install the rectifiers in the 3GP24i power cabinet

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How to install the DC circuit breakers in the 3GP24i power cabinet
Prepare to install batteries in the 3GP24i power cabinet
How to install batteries in the 3GP24i power cabinet

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B Post-installation checklist by cabinet and frame

Overview
Instructions for use of the checklists and punchlist
IN1: BTS 8420/AWS 8420 radio cabinet
IN2: 3GP24i power cabinet
IN-3: Installation Punchlist Sheet

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C Product Conformance Statements

Overview

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FCC and Industry Canada (IC) conformance statements

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Antenna exposure statements

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Eco-environmental statements

Glossary

Index

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Aboutthis informationproductAbout this information product

Purpose

This information product (IP) provides instructions for the physical installation of the
Alcatel-Lucent CDMA BTS 8420 and AWS 8420 indoor radio cabinets.

The tasks are to be performed after completion of all site preparation tasks, which are
covered in Alcatel-Lucent CDMA Base Station 8420 Indoor Site Preparation
Guidelines, 401-703-443.

Following installation of the indoor 8420 radio cabinet, the next step is to test and
integrate it into the network. Procedures for testing and integration may be found in
CDMA Modcell and Base Station Integrated Engineering Handbook (IEH 238).

Important! The procedures contained in this IP are based on Alcatel-Lucent
standard practices. Prior to beginning an indoor radio cabinet, power cabinet or
frame, or battery frame or stand installation, installers should be familiar with these
practices. If there is a conflict, standard practices take precedence. However, this IP
takes precedence for identification of parts and materials specific to an indoor radio
cabinet.

Reason for reissue

This is Issue 4.0 of the Alcatel-Lucent CDMA Base Station 8420 Indoor Cabinet
Installation Manual, document number 401-703-444. This issue incorporates

information available as of November 2007.
In Issue 2, information was added about two new versions of the BTS 8420 radio

cabinet -- Filtered version and Low Power version. The previous or original release
covered only the Digital Only version. In this release the Filtered, and Low Power
versions were added. In addition, Appendix A was added, which covers 3GP24i and
EZBFi installation information for the non-integrated version of the BTS 8420 radio
cabinet.

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In Issue 3, information was added about a new configuration of the Digital Only
version the Digital Only version with two Digital Shelves. The weight and power
tables as well as the T1/E1 and User Alarm tables were updated. The Universal
Hatchplate figures were replaced with updated figures. Also, changes to EZBFi
material were made throughout the document.

In Issue 4, information about the EZBFi was removed. (From now on, refer to the
EZBFi Modular Battery System Installation Manual for +24V and -48V, 401-703-507,
when installing and connecting the EZBFi Modular Battery System.) Also, the Z-IDC
information was updated. (The Z-IDC is no longer required if the NIU is located
within the 10 meter (33 foot) cable length distance from the AWS 8420 or BTS 8420
radio cabinet.) In addition, information was added about the new AWS 8420 indoor
radio cabinet.

Intended audience

This IP is intended for use by Alcatel-Lucent installation technicians.

Systems supported

This document applies to Alcatel-Lucent CDMA Base Station 8420 indoor cell sites.

Conventions used

In this IP, all parts are described as they are shipped. Metric parts are specified in
metric units. Non-metric parts are specified in non-metric units.

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.

Wire gauges are specified in metric units. Equivalent sizes in the American Wire
Gauge (AWG) system are given in the following table.

Important! the measurement in millimeters in the following table is the
cross-sectional area of the wire.

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The following table is from CEI/IEC 60947-1:2004, Table 1, Standard cross-sections of

2

round copper conductors and approximate relationship between mm

and AWG/kcmil

sizes for reference. Additional wire sizes are included in this information product as

appropriate for the topic.

ISO rated cross-sectional area (mm2) AWG/kcmil size

0.2 24

0.34 22

0.5 20

0.75 18
1-

1.5 16

2.5 14
412
610
10 8
16 6
25 4
35 2

-1
50 0 (1/0)
70 00 (2/0)
95 000 (3/0)

- 0000 (4/0)
120 250 kcmil
150 300 kcmil
185 350 kcmil

- 400 kcmil
240 500 kcmil
300 600 kcmil
NOTE: The dash, when it appears, counts as a size when considering connecting

capacity (see 7.1.7.2 in the standard).

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Site preparation checklists

All site preparation activities, as well as adherence to the guidelines, should be verified
prior to the installation of the cell site equipment. Various checklists and punchlist
sheets have been provided in Appendix A of the site preparation document (see Related
documentation) to aid customers and Alcatel-Lucent personnel during a base station
site Method of Procedure (MOP) walk-through, prior to the equipment installation. A
general list is provided in Chapter 1.

Utilization of the checklists helps ensure a quality installation and provides a base
station site history file for later reference. The punchlist is used to track completion of
any outstanding site preparation items, and to aid in the project management of
installation resources.

Related documentation

Installation personnel must have the appropriate reference material, and all applicable
local, regional and national code documentation.

Alcatel-Lucent documents (required)

• Alcatel-Lucent CDMA Base Station BTS 8420/ AWS 8420 Indoor Site Preparation
Guidelines, 401-703-443

• Alcatel-Lucent Engineering Rules Document, ER_0102_0005

• EZBFi Modular Battery System Installation Manual for +24V and -48V,

401-703-507

• Grounding and Lightning Protection Guidelines for Alcatel-Lucent Technologies
Network Wireless System Cell Sites, 401-200-115

• Alcatel-Lucent CDMA Base Stations System Description, 401-703-463

• Alcatel-Lucent CDMA Base Stations Operations, Administration, and Maintenance,

401-703-407

• Thermal Probe Multiplexer 210E Control Module J85501X-1, 157-010-202

• Supplemental Battery Stand J85504D-1, 157-003-101

These documents may be ordered by contacting the Alcatel-Lucent Customer
Information Center (CIC). Use the telephone numbers listed on the back of the title
page of this manual.

A password-protected Web site is available where customers can obtain the most recent
information about Mobility products.

That Web site is the documentation downloads area of the Alcatel-Lucent customer
support Web site. You can access that site at the following URL:

https://wireless.support.lucent.com/amps/rls_info/rls_doc/index.html

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Related training

Safety training in the following areas is required for personnel installing the
Alcatel-Lucent CDMA Base Station 8420 and associated equipment:

• Hazard Communication

• Lift Safety

• Hoist Safety

• Lock Out/Tag Out

• Accident/Incident Reporting.

Other related training is for:

• Integration into the cell site

• Operation, Administration, and Maintenance (OA&M) .

Information product support

For questions or concerns about this or any other Alcatel-Lucent information products,
please contact us at one of the following numbers:

• 1 888 727 3615 (for the continental United States)

• 1 630 713 5000 (for all countries)

Technical support

For technical support, contact your local customer support team. You can reach them
via the web at https://support.lucent.com/ or the telephone number listed under the
Technical Assistance Center menu at http://www.lucent.com/contact/.

At the time of issue of this information product, the following telephone numbers are
supported, depending on the region:

Customer Technical Support:
In the United States: 1-866-LUCENT8 (1-866-582-3688) or from all other countries:

[phone]
Alternate: 1-800-CAL-4NSC (1-800-225-4672)

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phone, and fax contacts linked from ″Contact Us″ on those sites:

• Documentation: http://www.lucentdocs.com

• Training: https://training.lucent.com/

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Safety information

This information product contains hazard statements for your safety. Hazard statements
are given at points where safety consequences to personnel, equipment, and operation
may exist. Failure to follow these statements may result in serious consequences.

How to comment

To comment on this information product, go to the Online Comment Form
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Overview

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Purpose

The following chapter describes the Alcatel-Lucent CDMA BTS 8420 and AWS 8420
radio cabinets. They are referred to in the text as “BTS 8420 radio cabinet,” “AWS

8420 radio cabinet,” or “radio cabinet.” This chapter also describes how they are used
in the wireless network and their physical characteristics.

The information in the first part of this chapter familiarizes the installer with the
wireless network to which the cabinet will be connected. It also discusses how the
radio cabinet will be used as an integral part of that network. Next the physical
characteristics of the radio cabinet are discussed: its site requirements, its dimensions
and weights, and the location of items and components on associated with the cabinet.
Finally, the radio cabinet power back-up options are discussed.

Installation procedures

Before starting installation of the cabinet, the installer should become familiar with the
safety precautions, warnings, and product conformance statements in Chapter 2,

“Safety”.
Chapter 3, “Tools, materials, and checklist” provides the needed tools and materials for

installation and a process checklist. Chapter 4, “Transport, mount, and ground cabinet”
provides instructions for anchoring the cabinet to the floor. These instructions include
handling, placement, anchoring, grounding, and cabling of the cabinet. Chapter 5,

“Connecting cables to BTS 8420/AWS 8420 radio cabinet” shows how to connect the

radio cabinet to the network -- this includes T1/E1, GPS jumper cable, and user/Power
Alarm cables. Chapter 6, “Power connections” shows how to connect the radio cabinet
to the power source. (The power source for an integrated radio cabinet is AC line
voltage. The power source for the regular radio cabinet is 24 VDC from an external
power source.) covers finishing the installation.Chapter 8, “Finishing the installation”
provides instructions for installing the EZBFi battery back-up cabinet.

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Background information 1-3
Functional description 1-5
Physical description 1-7
Cabinet information 1-8
Cabinet weights and dimensions 1-18
Cabinet components 1-23
Physical interfaces 1-25
Site configurations 1-34
Power specifications 1-35
Input power 1-36
Site power configurations 1-38
Backup power options 1-39

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Background information

Overview

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Purpose

The following section provides background information on the cabinet, such as the
network overview, product overview, and site configurations.

These topics are presented to provide the installer with sufficient background material
to better understand the methods and procedures required to install the cabinet.

Installation details

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.

Definitions

Install only in a controlled environment (an area where the humidity is maintained at
levels that cannot cause condensation on the equipment, and where contaminating dust
is controlled, and steady state temperature is within the range specified in the site
preparation guidelines listed below). This equipment has been evaluated for use in an
indoor ambient temperature range from 0° C to +40° C (continuous) and -5° C to 50°
C (short-term).

The cabinet, frame, or stand must only be mounted on a concrete floor or other
noncombustible surface.

For complete details on installation requirements, refer to the following documents:

• Alcatel-Lucent CDMA Base Station BTS 8420 and AWS 8420 Indoor Site

Preparation Guidelines, 401-703-443

The following terms are used when describing an installation site.

Controlled Environment An indoor location in which temperature, humidity, and

ventilation are maintained at specific levels.

Indoor Site Installation site in a Controlled Environment, allowing use of indoor

cabinets: OneBTS cabinets and Galaxy Power System.

For more information on indoor site environmental requirements, refer to
Alcatel-Lucent CDMA Base Station BTS 8420/AWS 8420 Indoor Site Preparation
Guidelines, 401-703-443.

Radio Cabinet An indoor radio cabinet is the cabinet that houses the CDMA radio

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communication electronics, amplifiers, and filters (if present, depending on the
configuration). The radio cabinet contains all of the cell site control electronics,
alarms, and T1/E1 facilities interface, as well as the user alarm interface.

Contents

Functional description 1-5

Overview

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Overview

This topic describes relevant product functional information.

General description

The BTS 8420 is a CDMA product intended for indoor applications. It is used with a
third party Distributed Antenna System (DAS) that is provided by the customer. The
DAS is a self-contained unit that is separate from the BTS 8420/AWS 8420 radio
cabinet and connects the BTS 8420/AWS 8420 radio cabinet to the antenna system.

The BTS 8420 provides 1xEV-DO service in the 850 and 1900 MHz bands
The AWS 8420 provides service in the 2100 MHz band only. In the present release, it

is a standalone cabinet.
In this release, the BTS 8420 is available in the following versions:

• Digital Only version with one Digital Shelf (no Amplifiers or Filters)

• Digital Only version with two Digital Shelves (no Amplifiers or Filters)

• Filtered version (Digital Shelf + Filters)

• Low Power version (Digital Shelf + Amplifiers + Filters).

In this release, the AWS 8420 is available in the following versions:

• Digital Shelf + Amplifiers + Filters for 3 sectors

• Digital Shelf + Amplifiers + Filters for 6 sectors

Product configurations

The BTS 8420 radio cabinet can be deployed as one of the following:

• Dual band -- 850 MHz and 1900 MHz in same cabinet

• Single band -- 850 MHz

• Single band -- 1900 MHz.

The AWS 8420 can be deployed in the following configurations:

• 2100 MHz with 3 sectors

• 2100 MHz with 6 sectors

Product capabilities

The product capabilities of the BTS 8420 in this release are as follows:

• Indoor, with or without integrated power, +24 VDC

• Up to three sectors.

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• Dual Band: up to eight 850 MHz carriers and up to eleven 1900 MHz carriers. The
combination must not exceed 15.

• Single Band,850 MHz: up to eight carriers (two carriers can be 1xEV-DO).
The minimum configurations are:

– One carrier -- Voice only (no 1xEV-DO)
– Two carriers -- one Voice carrier and one 1xEV-DO carrier

• Single Band, 1900 MHz: up to 11 carriers (two carriers can be 1xEV-DO)
The minimum configurations are:

– One carrier -- Voice only (no 1xEV-DO)
– Two carriers -- one Voice carrier and one 1xEV-DO carrier.

• Up to 12 T1/E1 lines supported when URCs are used in Digital Shelf (SECBs not
offered)

• Up to 24 T1/E1 lines supported in Digital Only version with two Digital Shelves
(12 T1/E1 lines per Digital Shelf)

• In Digital Only version with two Digital Shelves, user alarms 0-15 go to first (or
bottom) Digital Shelf and user alarms 16-31 go to second (or top) Digital Shelf

Functional description

• In all versions except Digital Only version with two Digital Shelves, user alarms 0
through 31 go to Digital Shelf

• Connection to GPS

• URCs installed in Digital Shelf in the original release

• URC-IIs installed in Digital Shelf in this release and the release preceding this one.

The product capabilities of the AWS 8420 in this release are as follows:

• Indoor, with or without integrated power, +24 VDC

• Single Band, 2100 MHz: up to 7 carriers (two carriers can be 1xEV-DO)

The minimum configurations are:
– One carrier -- Voice only (no 1xEV-DO)
– Two carriers -- one Voice carrier and one 1xEV-DO carrier.

• Up to 12 T1/E1 lines supported when URCs are used in the Digital Shelf (SECBs
not offered)

• User alarms 0 through 31 go to the Digital Shelf

• Connection to GPS

• URC-IIs installed in Digital Shelf in this release.

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Overview

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Purpose

This topic provides an overview of the various versions of the BTS 8420 and AWS
8420 radio cabinet.

In the present release, the BTS 8420/AWS 8420 radio cabinet is available only for the
indoor environment. It is anchored to the floor.

Contents

Cabinet information 1-8
Cabinet weights and dimensions 1-18
Cabinet components 1-23
Physical interfaces 1-25
Site configurations 1-34

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Overview

This topic provides an overview of the various versions of the BTS 8420 and AWS
8420 radio cabinet. The BTS 8420 radio cabinet is available in four configurations:
Digital Only version, Digital Only version with two Digital Shelves, Filtered version,
and Low Power version. The AWS 8420 radio cabinet is available in two
configurations: a three sector and a six sector version.

Filtered version of BTS 8420 radio cabinet

The following two figures display the interior of the Filtered version of the BTS 8420
radio cabinet. It contains one Digital Shelf, amplifiers, and 850 MHz and 1900 MHz
filters. The first figure is an actual photo. The second figure is a diagram. The
individual components are labeled in the diagram.

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Digital Only version of BTS 8420 radio cabinet

The following figure shows the interior of the Digital Only version of the BTS 8420
radio cabinet. It contains one Digital Shelf. The first figure is an actual photo. The
second figure is a diagram. The individual components are labeled in the diagram.

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Digital Only version of the BTS 8420 radio cabinet with two Digital Shelves

The figure below shows the interior of the Digital Only version of the BTS 8420 with
two Digital Shelves. It is the same as the Digital Only version except there is one
additional Digital Shelf. Each Digital Shelf represents a separate cell occurrence. The
first figure is an actual photo. The second figure is a diagram. The individual
components are labeled in the diagram.

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AWS 8420 radio cabinets

The AWS 8420 is available in two versions -- a three sector and a six sector version.
Each version consists of the following components:

• Digital Shelf

• Amplifiers

• Filters

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AWS 8420 radio cabinet -- three sector

Shown below is a diagram of the three sector version of the AWS 8420 radio cabinet.
It contains amplifiers, six filters and one Digital Shelf.

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AWS 8420 radio cabinet -- six sector

Shown below is a diagram of the six sector version of the AWS 8420 radio cabinet. It
contains amplifiers, six filters and one Digital Shelf.

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Cabinet weights and dimensions

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Overview

This topic covers the cabinet weight and dimensions.

Weights and dimensions of BTS 8420/AWS 8420 radio cabinet, battery frame, power shelf, and
mounting plate

The following table provides the weights and dimensions for the BTS 8420/AWS 8420
radio cabinet, power shelf, mounting plate, and EZBFi battery frame.

Cabinet Configuration Maximum estimated

installed weight, kg
(lb)

BTS 8420 (850/1900
MHz)

BTS 8420 (850/1900
MHz)

BTS 8420 Filtered Version

Digital Only Version -­one Digital Shelf

Digital Only Version -­two Digital Shelves

204 (450) 600 x 600 x 1880

230 (508) 600 x 600 x 1880

263 (581) 600 x 600 x 1880

(Digital Shelf + Filter

BTS 8420 Low Power Version

284 (630) 600 x 600 x 1880
(Digital Shelf + Filter
+ Amplifier)

AWS 8420 (2100
MHz)

Low Power Version
(Digital Shelf + Filter

284 (630) 600 x 600 x 1880

+ Amplifier), 3 sector

AWS 8420 (2100
MHz)

Low Power Version
(Digital Shelf + Filter

284 (630) 600 x 600 x 1880

+ Amplifier), 6 sector

Reference
dimensions width x
depth x height, mm
(inches)

(23.6 x 23.6 x 74)

(23.6 x 23.6 x 74)

(23.6 x 23.6 x 74)

(23.6 x 23.6 x 74)

(23.6 x 23.6 x 74)

(23.6 x 23.6 x 74)

Mounting plate Always required 11 (24) 600 x 600 x 3 (23.6 x

23.6 x 0.12)

EZBFi Battery frame Fully equipped with:

(4) battery shelves and

817 (1800) 543 x 600 x 1842

(21.4 x 23.6 x 72.5)
(16) 12IR125-LP
batteries

Integrated Power
Module

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Weights of battery, rectifier, and pallet

The following table provides approximate weights for batteries, rectifier, and pallet.

Item Weight, kg (lb)

Battery (L1) 32 (71)
Rectifier KS-24734L1 (1500 W) 3.0 (6.6)
Pallet 30 (65)

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Dimensions of BTS 8420/AWS 8420 radio cabinet

The following diagram shows the dimensions of the BTS 8420/AWS 8420 radio
cabinet. The integrated power shelf, which mounts on top of the cabinet is not shown.
When the Integrated Power Module is added, the height of the cabinet increases by
210 mm (8.27 inches).

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Note 1: Rear filter cover not

present on BTS 8420 cabinets

Note 1

600

600

[23.6]

[23.6]

Cabinet weights and dimensions

1168
[45.98]

Note 1

600

[23.6]

600

[23.6]

325

[12.8]

175

[6.9]

1555
[61.2]

370

[14.6]

121

[4.8]

Note 1 Note 1

Note 2

600

[23.6]

Note 2: The Integrated Power
Module (not illustrated) adds
210 mm (8.25 Inches)
to the height of the cabinet

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Dimensions of EZBFi

The following diagram shows the dimensions of the first and second EZBFi battery
cabinet. (Refer to EZBFi Modular Battery System Installation Manual for +24V and

-48V, 401-703-507. for installation of the EZBFi.)

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Cabinet components

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Overview

This topic covers the components inside the BTS 8420/AWS 8420 radio cabinet.
The basic configuration is implemented in one cabinet.

Hardware components inside Digital Only version of BTS 8420 radio cabinet

The hardware components inside the Digital Only version of BTS 8420 radio cabinet
include:

• One fan tray

• One Digital Shelf with circuit packs.

Hardware components inside Digital Only version with two Digital Shelves of BTS 8420 radio
cabinet

The hardware components inside the Digital Only version with two Digital Shelves of
the BTS 8420 radio cabinet include:

• Two fan trays

• Two Digital Shelves with circuit packs.

Hardware components inside Filtered version of BTS 8420 radio cabinet

The hardware components inside the Low Power version of the BTS 8420 radio
cabinet include:

• Amplifiers

• One or two fan trays

• One or two Digital Shelves with circuit packs.

Hardware components inside the Low Power version of BTS 8420 radio cabinet

The hardware components inside the Filtered version of BTS 8420 radio cabinet are:

• 850 MHz and 1900 MHz filters

• Amplifiers

• One or two fan trays

• One or two Digital Shelves with circuit packs.

Hardware components inside the AWS 8420 radio cabinet

The hardware components inside the three sector AWS 8420 radio cabinet are:

• Three 2100 MHz filters

• Three amplifiers

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• One fan tray

• One Digital Shelf with circuit packs.

The hardware components inside the six sector AWS 8420 radio cabinet are:

• Six 2100 MHz filters

• Six amplifiers

• One fan tray

• One Digital Shelf with circuit packs.

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Physical interfaces

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Overview

This topic covers the following physical interface points on the BTS 8420/AWS 8420
radio cabinet: input power, RF, GPS, T1/E1, Power Alarms, user alarms, relay alarms,
and cabinet grounding.

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Physical interfaces

Cable interfaces on the BTS 8420/AWS 8420 radio cabinet without integrated power

Refer to the following figure. The cable interface points on the Universal Hatchplate
(which is located on top of the BTS 8420/AWS 8420 radio cabinet without integrated
power) are for the following:

• DC power feeder

• Ground

• T1/E1 lines

• User alarms

• User relay alarms (used to interface T1/E1 lines to Digital Shelf)

• Power alarms

• GPS antenna.

The RF (Rx/Tx) cable interface connectors are located at the top-rear of the BTS
8420/AWS 8420 radio cabinet.

BTS 8420/AWS 8420 radio cabinet without integrated power - external top view

Shown below is the top panel of the BTS 8420/AWS 8420 radio cabinet without
integrated power. The Universal Hatchplate (on the left) provides connections to the
GPS, T1/E1, and alarm cables. The DC Terminal Block (on the right) provides
connections to the DC power feeder cables. Connections for the RF (Rx/Tx) cables are
located on the rear panel of the BTS 8420/AWS 8420 radio cabinet.

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BTS 8420/AWS 8420 radio cabinet with integrated power

Shown below is the BTS 8420/AWS 8420 radio cabinet with integrated power. The
BTS 8420/AWS 8420 radio cabinet with integrated power is equipped with an
integrated power module. The integrated power module is mounted on top of the BTS
8420/AWS 8420 radio cabinet and converts AC input power to +24 VDC for the BTS
8420/AWS 8420 radio cabinet. The T1/E1, User Alarm, Power Alarm, User Relay
Alarm, and GPS cables are connected directly to the integrated power module. The AC
input power is also connected directly to the integrated power module. AC input power
is connected to the AC terminal block, underneath the AC terminal block cover, on top
of the integrated power module support bracket. The integrated power module is
illustrated in the figure below. The RF (Rx/Tx) jumper cables are connected to the
BTS 8420/AWS 8420 radio cabinet at the rear panel.

Physical interfaces

REAR PANEL

* ONE INCH TRADE SIZE

FLEXIBLE CONDUIT FITTING
(FACTORY EQUIPPED)

I/O cable termination points on BTS 8420/AWS 8420 radio cabinet without integrated power

The following cables (each containing 8 twisted-wire pairs) are connected to the
Universal Hatchplate: T1/E1, User Alarms, Power Alarms, and User Relay Alarms.
Each of these cables is terminated with a D-sub connector. The GPS cable is coaxial
and is terminated with a coaxial connector. Callouts are shown only for the T1 cables
here.

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The figure below shows the cable termination points on the Universal Hatchplate
located on top of all versions of the BTS 8420 radio cabinet, except the Digital Only
version with two Digital Shelves, and is only for configurations without integrated
power.

Physical interfaces

CONNECT T1-3 (J3)
CABLE HERE

CONNECT T1-2 (J2)
CABLE HERE

CONNECT T1-1 (J1)
CABLE HERE

FRONT

The figure below shows the cable termination points on the Universal Hatchplate
located on top of the Digital Only with two Digital Shelves version of the BTS 8420
radio cabinet and is only for configurations without integrated power. Again, only
callouts for T1 cable connections are shown here.

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CONNECT T1-5

(TOP SHELF J2)

CABLE HERE

CONNECT T1-4

(TOP SHELF J1)

CABLE HERE

TOP SHELF (J1)

TOP SHELF (J2)

BOT SHELF (J3)

BOT SHELF (J2)

BOT SHELF (J1)

TOP SHELF (J3)

FRONT

CONNECT T1-3
(BOT SHELF J3)
CABLE HERE

CONNECT T1-2
(BOT SHELF J2)
CABLE HERE

CONNECT T1-1
(BOT SHELF J1)
CABLE HERE

CONNECT T1-6
(TOP SHELF J3)
CABLE HERE

I/O cable termination points on BTS 8420/AWS 8420 radio cabinet with integrated power

The figure below shows the cable termination points on the Integrated Power Module,
which is located on top of the BTS 8420/AWS 8420 radio cabinet with integrated
power.

The following cables are connected to the top of the Integrated Power Module, at the
left and right sides: T1/E1, User Alarm, Power Alarm, and User Relay Alarm. The GPS
cable is connected at the rear of the Integrated Power Module.

The following cables (each containing 8 twisted-wire pairs) are connected to the
Integrated Power Module bracket on top of the Integrated Power Module: T1/E1, User
Alarms, Power Alarms, and User Relay Alarms. Each of these cables is terminated
with a D-sub connector. The GPS cable is coaxial and is terminated with a coaxial
connector. The GPS cable is connected at the rear of the Integrated Power Module.
Callouts are shown only for the T1 cables here.

The figure below shows the cable termination points on the Integrated Power Module
bracket on top of the Integrated Power Module, located on the BTS 8420 radio cabinet
with two Digital Shelves, and is only for configurations with integrated power.

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Physical interfaces

The figure below shows the cable termination points on the Integrated Power Module
bracket located on top of the Integrated Power Module and is for the Digital Only with
two Digital Shelves version of the BTS 8420/AWS 8420 radio cabinet. It is only for
configurations with integrated power. Again, only callouts for T1 cable connections are
shown here. The bracket will have labels that match one of the figures below.

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TOP SHELF (J2) TOP SHELF (J3)

CONNECTT1-5 CABLE
HERE

CONNECTT1-6 CABLE

HERE

CONNECTT1-3 CABLE

BOT SHELF (J3)TOP SHELF (J1)

HERE

CONNECTT1-4 CABLE
HERE

485 RET

USER ALARMS 16-31

CONNECTT1-2 CABLE

BOT SHELF (J2)

BOT SHELF (J1)

USER ALARMS 0-15

HERE

CONNECTT1-1 CABLE

HERE

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RF antenna jumper cable connections

The Digital Shelf contains the equipment that performs the signal processing functions
for a three-sector CDMA base station.

The following antenna cables need to be connected to the Digital Only, Filtered, and
Low Power versions of the BTS 8420/AWS 8420 radio cabinet:

• RF jumper cables (provided by customer).
Customer-provided RF jumper cables are connected from the BTS 8420/AWS 8420

radio cabinet to the customer-provided Distributed Antenna System (DAS). The DAS is
external to the BTS 8420/AWS 8420 radio cabinet.

Shown in the figure below are the RF antenna jumper cable interface connectors on the
back of the Digital Only version with one Digital Shelf. The Digital Only version with
two Digital Shelves differs from the Digital Only version with one Digital Shelf only
in the sense that it has a second row of RF antenna jumper cable interface connectors.

Physical interfaces

Shown in the figure below are the RF antenna jumper cable interface connectors on the
rear panel of the Filtered and Low Power versions equipped with 850 MHz and 1900
MHz filters.

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Site configurations

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Overview

This topic covers the possible configurations for the BTS 8420 radio cabinet at the site.

Site configurations for BTS 8420/AWS 8420 radio cabinets with and without integrated power

The following diagram (applies to both BTS 8420 and AWS 8420) shows typical site
configurations for:

• An indoor BTS 8420/AWS 8420 radio cabinet with integrated power and two

EZBFi battery frames

• An indoor BTS 8420/AWS 8420 radio cabinet without integrated power, a 3GP24i

power cabinet, and two EZBFi battery frames

• An indoor BTS 8420/AWS 8420 radio cabinet without integrated power, a customer

power cabinet, and two customer battery frames

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Power specifications

Overview

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Purpose

This section covers the power specifications for the BTS 8420/AWS 8420 radio
cabinet, such as input power, power configurations, and power back-up options.

BTS 8420/AWS 8420 radio cabinets with integrated power

BTS 8420/AWS 8420 radio cabinets with integrated power are equipped with an
Integrated Power Module, which converts AC input power to +24 VDC. The Integrated
Power Module is mounted on top of the BTS 8420/AWS 8420 radio cabinet.

Rectifier modules inside Integrated Power Module

The Integrated Power Module contains rectifier modules. The rectifier modules convert
AC line voltage to +24 VDC. The number of rectifier modules is determined by the
number of configured carriers. One additional rectifier module is needed for
redundancy or to charge the batteries.

BTS 8420/AWS 8420 radio cabinets without integrated power

The BTS 8420/AWS 8420 radio cabinet without integrated power requires +24 VDC
input power. +24 VDC input power can be provided by a Alcatel-Lucent 3GP24i
power cabinet or a customer-supplied power source. The DC feeder cables consist of
1/0 AWG wire and are protected with 150 A circuit breakers.

Contents

Input power 1-36
Site power configurations 1-38
Backup power options 1-39

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Input power

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Overview

The BTS 8420/AWS 8420 radio cabinet is available with or without integrated power.
The BTS 8420 radio cabinet without integrated power requires +24 VDC input power.
The BTS 8420/AWS 8420 radio cabinet with integrated power requires AC input
power.

AC power for BTS 8420/AWS 8420 radio cabinet with integrated power

The Integrated Power Module on the BTS 8420/AWS 8420 radio cabinet with
integrated power requires AC input power and converts AC input power into +24
VDC. +24 VDC powers the apparatus inside the BTS 8420 radio cabinet.

AC input power for the BTS 8420/AWS 8420 radio cabinet with integrated power must
meet the following requirements:

Characteristic Supported values

Number of branch circuits 2
Input voltage(s), nominal(s) Domestic 208 VAC, 240 VAC

International 230 VAC

Frequency, nominal Domestic 60 Hz

International 50 Hz

Phases 1

In a single-phase branch circuit, the AC power cables are designated:

• L1

• L2/N

• GND/PE.

The AC power cables are connected to the AC terminal block on top of the Integrated
Power Module.

AC input power requirements for BTS 8420/AWS 8420 radio cabinet with integrated power

The BTS 8420/AWS 8420 radio cabinet with integrated power requires two
single-phase branch circuits. AC power is supplied from an external service panel. The
service panel is installed during site preparation.

The AC service panel must be rated 100 A for each BTS 8420/AWS 8420 radio
cabinet. If additional cabinets or other AC equipment is to be installed at the site, the
total power consumption for all site equipment must not exceed the service rating.

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The AC power feeders must consist of Class B, stranded, THHN insulated cable.
The following table provides the AC input requirements for a fully-configured system

(8 carriers).

AC input requirements for fully-configured system with 100 A service panel

Type of cabinet Equipment Circuit 1 Circuit 2

Input power

BTS 8420/AWS 8420 radio cabinet
with integrated power

Circuit breaker rating 50 Amp 50 Amp
L1 wire gauge 8 AWG 8 AWG
L2 (Neutral) wire gauge 8 AWG 8 AWG
Ground wire gauge 8 AWG

Location/color/voltage Wire

Domestic: 208-240

VAC

International: 230

VAC

size

Function Circuit

F1 L1 / Black F1 L1 / Brown 8 AWG Feeder line 1 Branch circuit 1
F1 L2 / Red F1 N / Blue 8 AWG
Ground - Green /

PE - Green / Yellow 8 AWG Ground/PE

Yellow
F2 L1 / Black F2 L1 / Brown 8 AWG Feeder line 2 Branch circuit 2
F2 L2 / Red F2 N / Blue 8 AWG

DC input power for BTS 8420/AWS 8420 radio cabinet without integrated power

The BTS 8420/AWS 8420 radio cabinet without integrated power requires +24 VDC
input power. 1/0 AWG feeders with 150 A circuit breakers are needed.

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Power options

There are three power configurations for the BTS 8420/AWS 8420 radio cabinet. They
are as follows:

• In the first configuration, the BTS 8420/AWS 8420 radio cabinet with integrated

power is connected to a first and second EZBFi battery frame.

• In the second configuration, the BTS 8420/AWS 8420 radio cabinet without

integrated power is connected to a 3GP24i power cabinet and a first and second
EZBFi battery frame.

• In the third configuration, the BTS 8420/AWS 8420 radio cabinet without

integrated power is connected to a customer power cabinet and a first and second
customer battery frame.

Shown below are block diagrams for the three power configurations. These power
configurations apply to both BTS 8420 and AWS 8420 radio cabinets.

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Backup power options

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Overview

This topic discuss the various battery backup options that are available for the BTS
8420 radio cabinet.

Power options

The following table provides the power options available for the BTS 8420 radio
cabinet.

Power options Details

Integrated power + EZBFi BTS 8420/AWS 8420 radio cabinet with Integrated

Power Module + EZBFi

Non-integrated power BTS 8420/AWS 8420 radio cabinet without

Integrated Power Module + 3GP24i or customer
provided power

Battery backup

Battery backup is available to ensure uninterrupted base station operation in the event
of a power interruption.

The Alcatel-Lucent EZBFi battery frames and 3GP24i power cabinet are installed next
to the BTS 8420/AWS 8420 radio cabinet. The 3GP24i power cabinet provides +24
VDC and contains only the minimum number of batteries that are needed for battery
backup. The EZBFi battery cabinet contains additional batteries.

The customer has the option of supplying his own power cabinet and battery frames.
Battery backup requires N+1 rectifiers. Rectifier N+1 is provides redundancy and

additional power for charging the batteries.

EZBFi battery frame

The EZBFi battery frame is the standard backup power configuration for indoor
applications.

One or more EZBFi frames can be deployed and installed side-by-side to the right of
the BTS 8420 radio cabinet. The EZBFi battery frame is modular in design. The
frames can be stacked on top of each other. This gives the service provider the option
of installing as much battery back up as is needed.

The procedures for installing and connecting EZBFi battery frames are covered in the
EZBFi Modular Battery System Installation Manual for +24V and -48V, 401-703-507.

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EZBFi battery frames (first and second) standard

The optional EZBFi battery frame provides additional battery backup (up to 20
batteries) to supplement the batteries in a 3GP24i power cabinet. The batteries are
charged by the integrated power shelf or 3GP24i power cabinet.

Backup power options

Battery frame modules

The entire assembly consists of a Battery Base Module and one or two Add-On Battery
Modules stacked on top of the Battery Base Module, which is referred to in the text as
the “first” or “second” battery frame.

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Each battery frame must include a battery base module, consisting of one battery shelf
and a DC distribution and fusing panel. The difference between a battery base module
and add-on battery modules is that the add-on battery modules do not include a DC
distribution and fusing panel. As its name implies, the DC distribution and fusing panel
provide the DC distribution buses required for power connection to the cabinet and
fusing protection, as well as the Power Alarm interface.

The Battery Base Module contains one battery shelf. Each add-on battery module
contains two battery shelves.

L1 100-Ah 12-VDC batteries are used in the EZBFi battery cabinet. The batteries are
connected in a series-parallel manner to provide 24 VDC.

Backup power options

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