Powerwave Technologies 5JS0096 Users manual

High Power
Wideband Radio Head (WRH-V)

Installation and Service Manual

044-05251 Rev A

November 2007

© 2007 Powerwave Technologies Incorporated. All rights reserved.

Powerwave Technologies and the Powerwave logo are registered trademarks.

Powerwave Technologies Inc. reserves the right to make changes to documentation and equipment, including
but not limited to component substitution and circuitry changes. Changes that impact this document may be
subsequently incorporated in a later revision of this document.

This Powerwave product is designed to operate within the Normal Operating (typical operating) ranges or con­ditions specified in this document. Operation of this equipment beyond the specified ranges in this document
may cause (1) spurious emissions that violate regulatory requirements; (2) the equipment to be automatically
removed from service when maximum thresholds are exceeded; or (3) the equipment to not perform in accor­dance with its specifications. It is the Operator's responsibility to ensure this equipment is properly installed and
operated within Powerwave operating specifications to obtain proper performance from the equipment and to
comply with regulatory requirements.

The rated output power of a WRH-V it is for multiple carriers. As long as the composite power does not exceed
the rated power (20W for North America), derating is not required for multiple carriers. For situations where
regulatory requirements require reduced interference to adjacent band users, the rating would have to be
reduced by 3 dB. This power reduction is to be by means of input power or gain reduction and not by an atten­uator at the output of the device. Input power is rated at 115/230VAC, 50/60Hz, and should be protected based
on the power and fuse specifications in Chapter 5 of this manual. Power strips should, at a minimum, conform
to this requirement to prevent equipment damage and possible overload.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to
CRF47 part 15 of the FCC rules. This equipment is also certified to CRF47 part 22 (cellular), part 24 (PCS) and
part 90 (iDEN800 and iDEN900) of the FCC Rules depending on the band of operation. Changes or modifica­tions not expressly approved by Powerwave Technologies, Inc. for compliance could void the user’s authority
to operate this equipment. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer­ence when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely
to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own
expense.
Industry Canadian Requirements
All Powerwave apparatus introduced in the Canadian market meet all requirements of the Canadian Interfer­ence-Causing Equipment Regulations. The -20dB bandwidth at 1900 MHz band is 80 MHz. The -20dB band­width at the 850 MHz is 34 MHz. The output impedance of the unit referenced in this document is 50 Ohms.
The -20dB bandwidth at IDEN 800MHz band is 26 MHz.

The input signal is optical so input impedance requirements are not applicable.

European Requirements
The Powerwave WRH-V apparatus introduced in EU markets are certified to ESTI EN 300 609-4 (GSM900 and
DCS1800) and ESTI EN 301 908-11 (WCDMA).

Powerwave Technologies Inc., 1801 East St. Andrew Place, CA 92705 Santa Ana, USA.
Phone [phone] – Fax [phone] – Internet www.powerwave.com

High Power Wideband Radio Head (WRH-V) Warnings, Cautions, and Notes

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes are found throughout this manual where applicable. The associated
icons in warnings and cautions are used to quickly identify a potential condition that could result in the
consequences described below if precautions are not taken. Notes clarify and provide additional
information to assist the user.

WARNING: The warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause
bodily injury or death. Before you work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards
involved with electrical and RF circuitry and be familiar with standard practices for
preventing accidents.

CAUTION: The caution symbol means the potential exists for equipment damage or loss
of data.

NOTE

Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to material not covered in the document.

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Revision Record High Power Wideband Radio Head (WRH-V)

Revision Record

Revision Letter Date of Change Reason for Change

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 - Product Description

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1

Scope of Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1

Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1

Human Exposure of RF Radiation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2

Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2

Installation and Maintenance of Antenna Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2

Radiation Exposure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3

Chassis Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3

Sub Unit Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4

Wideband Amplifier PCBA (WBA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4

Multi-Carrier Power Amplifier PCBA (MCPA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4

Distribution PCBA (DIA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4

Control Unit PCBA (CU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4

Low Noise Amplifier (LNA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5

Duplex Filter (DPX). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5

Fiber Optic Unit (FOU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5

Fiber Optic Node (FON) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6

Power Supply Unit (PSU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6

Remote Control Unit (RCU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6

Alarm Interface PCBA (ALI) and Remote Control Interface PCBA (RCI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6

Sub Unit Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6

Fiber Optic Distribution Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-7

Multi-Operator Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-7

Chapter 2 - Controls, Indicators and Connectors

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1

Front Cover Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1

Cabinet Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1

PCBA Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2

CU PCBA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2

FON PCBA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3

PCBA Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3

DIA PCBA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4

LNA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5

FON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6

PSU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7

Software and Hardware Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8

Chapter 3 - Installation

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1

Site Survey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1

Unpacking and Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1

WRH-V Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1

Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1

Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4

Main Power and Grounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4

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Fiber Optic and RF Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4

WRH-V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5

Optional Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6

Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6

External Alarm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6

Door Open Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6

Main Power Breakdown Relay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6

21-60 Volt DC PSU Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-7

Commissioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-7

Initial Startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-8

Passive Intermodulation (PIM) Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9

Chapter 4 - Maintenance

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1

Periodic Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1

Clearing Alarm Faults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1

Field Replaceable Units. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5

FON. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6

PSU. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6

WRH-V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-7

Remote Control Unit (RCU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-8

RCU for Radio Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-9

RCU for Telephone Line Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-9

Return For Service Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-9

Obtaining an RMA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-9

Repackaging for Shipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-9

Chapter 5 - Specifications

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1

Appendix A - Block Diagrams

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1

Non-Diversity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1

Diversity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2

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List of Figures

Figure 1-1 Powerwave Wideband Radio Head (WRH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3

Figure 1-2 DIA PCBA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4

Figure 1-3 CU PCBA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5

Figure 1-4 LNA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5

Figure 1-5 FOU in WRH-V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5

Figure 1-6 WRH-V Sub Unit Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6

Figure 1-7 Fiber Optic Star Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-7

Figure 1-8 Multi-operator System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-7

Figure 2-1 External Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1

Figure 2-2 Cabinet Internal Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1

Figure 2-3 CU PCBA Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2

Figure 2-4 FON LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3

Figure 2-5 DIA PCBA Connectors and Testpoints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4

Figure 2-6 LNA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6

Figure 2-7 FON Connector Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6

Figure 2-8 PSU Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

Figure 3-1 Mounting Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2

Figure 3-2 Mounting Bracket Installation on Wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2

Figure 3-3 Attaching the Bracket to a Pole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3

Figure 3-4 Attaching the Bracket to a Mast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3

Figure 3-5 Attaching the WRH-V to the Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4

Figure 3-6 WRH-V Cable Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5

Figure 3-7 External Alarm Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6

Figure 3-8 Main Power Breakdown Relay Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-7

Figure 3-9 Connecting a PC for Local Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-8

Figure 3-10 PIM testing two carriers and one WRH-V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9

Figure 3-11 PIM testing one carrier over each of two WRH-Vs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9

Figure 4-1 PSU Cable, Switch and Lable locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6

Figure 4-2 RCU in the WRH-V cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-8

Figure A-1 WRH-V Block Diagram - Non-Diversity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1

Figure A-2 WRH-V Block Diagram - Diversity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2

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List of Tables

Table 2-1 CU PCBA LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2

Table 2-2 FON LED Indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3

Table 2-3 WRH-V Base Unit Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4

Table 2-4 WRH-V Cover Unit Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4

Table 2-5 DIA PCBA Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5

Table 2-6 LNA Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6

Table 2-7 FON Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6

Table 2-8 Hardware / Software Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8

Table 3-1 Cable Connection Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5

Table 3-2 Main Power Breakdown Relay Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-7

Table 3-3 Initial Statup Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-8

Table 3-4 PIM Testing Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-10

Table 4-1 Recommended Periodic Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1

Table 4-2 Alarm Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1

Table 4-3 FON Replacement Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6

Table 4-4 PSU Replacement Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-7

Table 4-5 WRH-V Replacement Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-8

Table 5-1 WRH-V Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1

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High Power Wideband Radio Head (WRH-V) Abbreviations

Abbreviations

The following list of abbreviations are used throughout this manual, the software, and the repeater:

AGC Automatic Gain Control

ALI Alarm Interface

AMPS Advanced Mobile Phone Service

BA Booster Amplifier

BeO Beryllium Oxide

BMU Base Station Master Unit

BS Base Station, BS antenna = towards the base station

BSA Band Selective Amplifier

BSel Band Selective

BTS Base Transceiver Station

CDMA Code Division Multiple Access

CHE Channel Amplifier for GSM and EDGE

CMB Combiner

CSA Channel Selective Amplifier

CSel Channel Selective

CU Control Unit

CW Continuous Wave

DAMPS Digital Advanced Mobile Phone Service

DC Directional Coupler

DCS Digital Communication System (same as PCN)

DIA Distribution Interface

DL Downlink signal direction (from base station via repeater to mobile station)

DPX Duplex filter

EDGE Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution

EEPROM Electrical Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory

EGSM Extended Global System for Mobile communication

ESD Electrostatic Discharge

ETACS Extended Total Access Communication System

ETSI European Telecommunications Standard Institute

FLI Fiber Link Interface

FON Fiber Optic Node

FOR Fiber Optic Repeater

FOU Fiber Optic Unit

GSM Global System for Mobile communication

HW Hardware

ICNIRP International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection

LED Light Emitting Diode

LNA Low Noise Amplifier

MCPA Multi-Carrier Power Amplifier

MS Mobile Station, MS antenna = towards the mobile station

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MSC Mobile Switching Center

NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers Association

NiCd Nickel Cadmium

NMT Nordic Mobile Telephone system

NOC Network Operations Center

OCM Optical Converter Module

OMS Operation and Maintenance System

PCN Personal Communication Network (same as DCS)

PCS Personal Communication System

POI Point of Interconnect

PSM Power Supply Module

PTFE Polytetrafluoro Ethylene (Teflon)

R2R Repeater-to-Repeater

RCI Remote Control Interface

RCU Remote Control Unit

RCM RF Converter Module

RF Radio Frequency

RIA Repeater-to-Repeater Adapter

RMU Remote Master Unit

RSSI Received Signal Strength Indication

RTC Real Time Clock

SW Software

TACS Total Access Communication System

TDMA Time Division Multiple Access

UL Uplink signal direction (from mobile station via repeater to base station)

UPS Uninterruptible Power Supply

WHO World Health Organization

WLI Wire Link Interface

WRH Wideband Radio Head

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Chapter 1

Product Description

Introduction

This manual contains information and procedures for installation, operation, and maintenance of a High Power
Wideband Radio Head (WRH-V). The manual is organized into chapters as follows:

❑

Chapter 1 - Product Description

❑

Chapter 2 - Controls and Indicators

❑

Chapter 3 - Installation

❑

Chapter 4 - Maintenance

❑

Chapter 5 - Specifications

Scope of Manual

This manual is intended for use by service technicians familiar with similar types of equipment. It contains
service information required for the equipment described and is current as of the printing date. Changes which
occur after the printing date may be incorporated by a complete manual revision or alternatively as additions.

Safety

It is necessary that any personnel involved in installation, operation, or service of units included in a Powerwave
Distributed Antenna System (DAS) understand and follow the below points.

❑ Powerwave WRH-Vs are designed to receive and amplify signals from one or more

base stations and retransmit the signals to one or more mobile stations. And, also to
act the other way round, that is to receive signals from one or more mobile stations,
amplify and retransmit the signals to the base stations. Powerwave WRH-V systems
must be used exclusively for this purpose and nothing else.

❑ Units supplied from the mains must be connected to grounded outlets and in conformity

with the local prescriptions.

❑ Power supply units supplied from the mains contain dangerous voltage that can cause

electric shock. Disconnect the mains prior to any work in such a unit. Local regulations
are to be followed when servicing such units. Authorized service personnel only are
allowed to service units while the mains is connected.

❑ The WRH-V cover must be secured in opened position, for instance by tying it up.

Otherwise, the cover can be closed by the wind and cause your fingers getting pinched
or your head being hit.

❑ When working on a WRH-V on high ground, for instance on a mast or pole, be careful

not to drop parts or the entire WRH. Falling parts can cause serious personal injury.

❑ All RF transmitting units, including WRHs, will generate radio signals and thereby give

rise to electromagnetic fields that may be hazardous to the health of any person who is
extensively exposed close to an antenna.

❑ A lithium battery is permanently mounted on the CU and FON PCBAs. Due to the risk

of explosion, this battery must only be removed from the board by an Powerwave
authorized service technician.

❑ NiCd batteries are mounted on the FON PCBA. These batteries contain environmental

poisonous substances. If replaced, the old batteries should be taken care of as stated
in the local prescriptions.

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❑ The FON unit contains a class IIIb laser transmitter that emits 2 – 4mW invisible laser

radiation during operation. Avoid direct exposure from unconnected laser transmitter or
fiber cord.

❑ Do not power up the FON unit if a fiber cable is not attached to the fiber output UL port,

neither if a fiber cable is attached to the port but unattached in the other end.

❑ Never look in the end of a fiber cable. The 1310nm and 1550nm laser light is not

visible, so no signal identification can be made anyway. Use always an instrument,
such as a power meter to detect signaling.

❑ Never use any kind of magnifying devices that can focus the laser light to an

unaided eye.

Human Exposure of RF Radiation

Safe distances must be kept when working around antennas. The following paragraphs describe the cautions
to be aware of during the installation and maintenance of antenna systems and how to calculate safety
distances needed for RF radiation at different antenna power and frequencies.

Antennas

To be able to receive and transmit signals, a WRH-V is connected to a donor antenna directed towards the
base station and a service antenna directed towards the coverage area. A fiber optic cable from the base
station might, however, be substituted for the donor antenna.

Installation and Maintenance of Antenna Systems

Installation and maintenance of all antenna systems must be performed with respect to the radiation exposure
limits for public areas. The antenna radiation level is affected by WRH-V output power, antenna gain, and
transmission devices such as cables, connectors, splitters and feeders. Also have in mind the system minimum
coupling loss, typically between 25dB and 35dB, is determined by a standard with the purpose to protect base
stations from noise and other performance dropping effects.

Radiation Exposure

The World Health Organization (WHO) and International Commission on Non-Ionising Radiation Protection
(ICNIRP) have determined recommendations for radiation exposure. ICNIRP recommends not to exceed the
following radiation power for public exposure:

Frequency Radiation power

800/900 MHz 4.5W/m²
1800/1900 MHz 9.0W/m²
2100 MHz 10.0W/m²

For antennas larger than 20cm the maximum radiation power can be calculated by using the following formula:

S = Radiation power in W/m²
P = Output power in W
r = Distance between antenna and human in meters

S= P/(4

πr

2

)

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)

ESD can severly damage essential parts of the equipment if not handled carefully. Parts on
printed circuit board assemblies (PCBA) as well as other parts in the equipment are sensitive
to ESD. Never touch the PCBA or uninsulated conductor surfaces unless absolutely
necessary.

If you must handle the PCBAs or uninsulated conductor surfaces, use ESD protective
equipment or first touch the chassis with your hand. Never let your clothes touch PCBAs or
uninsulated conductor surfaces and always store PCBAs in ESD-safe bags.

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Overview

Figure 1-1 Powerwave Wideband Radio Head (WRH)

Powerwave WRH-Vs work as bi-directional on-frequency amplifiers used to extend coverage into uncovered
areas in wireless mobile systems such as base station fringe areas, tunnels, convention centers, airports and
buildings. It receives, amplifies, and transmits signals to/from a base transceiver station (BTS) to/from mobile
stations (MS) with both directions being served simultaneously. Connections to the WRH-V are made with N­type or 7/16" male connectors.

WRH-Vs are microprocessor controlled with alarm and operational status LEDs visible on the front cover.
Cooling is provided through convection heat dissipation. Operational parameters, such as gain and power
levels are set using a PC running Powerwave OM-Online software which communicates with the WRH-Vs
either locally or remotely via modem. Remote operation can be performed via PSTN or a GSM net. The
Operation and Maintenance System (OMS) provides for Network Operations Center (NOC) configuration and
alarm monitoring.

WRH-Vs can be configured in many combinations depending on the wireless system, single or double system
operation, and output power. The following paragraphs provide a description of the different models of WRH­Vs available.

The WRH-V is a fiber fed system designed to provide a high output power level and comes equipped with a
MCPA in the downlink path. The MCPA restricts the number of bands to one in the cabinet and one additional
band if a high cover is used. The MCPA is located in the cabinet and is supplied from the existing PSU.

Chassis Design

The WRH-V is housed in a cast aluminium waterproof chassis, class NEMA4 / IP65, approved for outdoor use
but is also suited for indoor installations. The chassis consists of a cabinet and a cover attached with hinges.
The cabinet contains the WRH-V circuitry. The cover comes as either a low or high version. The high cover can
be used as an empty cover or be equipped as a part of the WRH-V or an independent WRH-V unit. A WRH-V
with a high cover that is equipped as two independent units can, for example, be equipped for channel selective
operation in the cabinet and band selective operation in the cover.

Inside the WRH, a number of amplifier PCBAs are individually shielded and located under a metal cover that
can be opened outward. These PCBAs are of different types depending on the supported system.

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Sub Unit Overview

A number of amplifier PCBAs are individually shielded and located under a metal cover inside the WRH-V. This
cover can be opened outward for access. These amplifier PCBAs are of different types depending on the
supported system. All of the WRH-Vs are built up with a number of sub units which are described in the
following sections.

Wideband Amplifier PCBA (WBA)

WRH-Vs can handle multiple carriers over a wide band. Each band requires one WBA for the uplink and
downlink, and one associated PA or MCPA for the downlink. The cabinet can be equipped with up to two WBAs
along with two PAs supporting two bands or one MCPA supporting one band. Positions 1 and 3, shown in
Figure 1-6, are assigned for a WBA.

Multi-Carrier Power Amplifier PCBA (MCPA)

The MCPA is used to amplify the output signal from the WBA. Each MCPA can handle one band in the downlink
direction. It requires an extra heat sink element on the outside of the cabinet or high cover to dissipate the heat
generated. The MCPA occupies positions 2 through 4 in the cabinet and 6 through 8 in a high cover, as shown
in Figure 1-6.

Distribution PCBA (DIA)

The DIA is the core distribution PCBA to which all other PCBAs and units connect in the cabinet with the
exception of the PA. Figure 1-2 shows a DIA PCBA. A shielded metal frame on the DIA provides the mounting
location for the CU, ALI and RCIs, if used.

P11 P12 P13 V1P14 P22P29P34 V2P36

XOB

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P26

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MODEM

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DOWN-LINK

6V6

V6

7

GND

GND

Figure 1-2 DIA PCBA

Control Unit PCBA (CU)

Figure 1-3 shows the CU, which is the core microprocessor controller in the WRH-V and is connected to P2 on
the DIA. The CU contains a microprocessor, main memory, flash memory for the CU software, EEPROM
memory for parameters, memory for the event log and statistics, a REFO reference oscillator, ports for local
and remote communication, a battery powered real-time clock, and a MAC identity circuit. It supervises and
controls operational parameters such as gain control and channel handling, alarms, the event log, the
password and the logon. The CU is also a control interface for OM-Online and OMS. Software for the CU can
be downloaded from OM-Online, either locally or remotely. It is located in the lower right part of the shielded DIA
frame.

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Figure 1-3 CU PCBA

Low Noise Amplifier (LNA)

LNAs are used on the uplink and are located at the top of the cabinet and the high cover, if equipped. An
example of an LNA is illustrated in Figure 1-4. All of the coaxial connectors are SMA-type. Signals from the DPX
output are fed to the LNA input connector (IN). The OUT1 and OUT2 outputs feed the WBAs in the UL direction.
The signal level at these connectors is +20dB referenced to the antenna input. The other output, OUT LOW, is
an expansion output for an additional LNA if the WRH-V is equipped with a unit in the cover part of the chassis.
The gain to this connector is +2dB. The +7V input is used for +7V supply from the DIA PCBA and the ATT
connection is for the control signal for a controllable attenuator in the LNA.

Figure 1-4 LNA

Duplex Filter (DPX)

DPXs are located on the metal cover sheet in the upper part of the cabinet.

Fiber Optic Unit (FOU)

The FOU is a metal plate mounted on top of the cover plate in the upper part of the WRH. The FON and fiber
optic connectors are mounted on the FOU. Figure 1-5 illustrates an FOU with the FON and fiber optic
connectors mounted on the plate. It can also be configured with combiners, splitters, and Wave Division
Multiplexers (WDMs) to obtain a desired combination of several branches with double or single fiber.

DPX

FON

Figure 1-5 FOU in WRH-V

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Fiber Optic Node (FON)

The FON is the main part of the FOU. It is a bi-directional electrical/optical signal converter and a node in a fiber
network. In addition, the FON has all the functionality included in the CU PCBA and contains battery backup.
It has also functionality for:

• Electrical and optical signal supervision

• Internal and external alarm handling

• RS232 interface for local PC control via an O&M software (OM-Online)

• Remote control via an O&M software (OM-Online or OMS)

• Interfaces for RCU and FLI

• Battery backup with charger

There are two versions of the FON; one with three SMA ports (UL, DL and RX Mon) and the other with four SMA
ports (UL, DL, RX Mon and TX Mon). The FON also has two optical ports for DL and UL fiber connections.

Power Supply Unit (PSU)

The PSU supplies DC power to all of the components in the WRH-V.

Remote Control Unit (RCU)

The RCU is an optional communication unit for remote control of WRH-Vs via PSTN or RF modems. RCU types
and details are described in Chapter 4.

Alarm Interface PCBA (ALI) and Remote Control Interface PCBA (RCI)

The ALI handles alarms and alarm communication. It is replace with an RCI if an RCU is used and provides an
interface between the CU and an RCU for remote communication via modem. The RCI also handles alarms
and alarm communication. Either unit is located in the lower left part of the shielded DIA frame.

Sub Unit Locations

The MCPA is located at positions 3 and 4 in the cabinet. A WRH-V is equipped for one band in the cabinet and,
if required, an additional band in a high cover. PCBA positions are illustrated in Figure 1-6 and a block diagram
is located in Appendix A.

LNA - UL

1234

WBA

DL/UL

DPX

MCPA DL

FON FON

FOU

CUALI/RCI

PSU

(RCU)

5678

WBA

DL/UL

DPX

MCPA DL

FOU

CUALI/RCI

PSU

(RCU)

Figure 1-6 WRH-V Sub Unit Locations

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