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Contents
About this information product
Purpose
Reason for reissue
Intended audience
Systems supported
Conventions used
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Site preparation checklists
Related documentation
Related training
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
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
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
UL and UL Canada conformance statements ............................................................................................................... C-6C-6
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 PreparationGuidelines, 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.
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.
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
•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
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page of this manual.
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support Web site. You can access that site at the following URL:
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) .
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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.
Overview of indoor Alcatel-Lucent CDMA Base Station
8420 radio cabinet site installation
Contents
Background information1-3
Functional description1-5
Physical description1-7
Cabinet information1-8
Cabinet weights and dimensions1-18
Cabinet components1-23
Physical interfaces1-25
Site configurations1-34
Power specifications1-35
Input power1-36
Site power configurations1-38
Backup power options1-39
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