Base Station Solutions
Powerwave
G3L 850-180 MCPA
INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL
044-05454 Rev. A
January 2012
© 2011 Powerwave Technologies Incorporated. All rights reserved.
Powerwave Technologies, and the Powerwave logo are registered trademarks.
This Powerwave product is intended only for installation in a RESTRICTED ACCESS LOCATION and
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.
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 specifications to obtain proper performance from the equipment and to comply with
regulatory requirements.
For PERMANENTLY CONNECTED EQUIPMENT, a readily accessible disconnect device shall be
incorporated in the building permanent wiring.
FCC CFR 47 Part 15.21: Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by
Powerwave could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
FCC CFR 47 Part 15.105: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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.
Powerwave Technologies Inc., 1801 East St. Andrew Place, CA 92705 Santa Ana, USA.
Phone +1 714 466 1000 – Fax +1 714 466 5800 – Internet www.powerwave.com
G3L-850-180 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes are found throughout this manual where applicable. The
associated icons 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: This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause
bodily injury or death. Before working on any equipment, be aware of the
hazards involved with electrical and RF circuits and be familiar with standard
practices for preventing accidents.
CAUTION: The caution symbol means reader be careful. In this situation, the user might do
something that could result in equipment damage or loss of data.
NOTE The note symbol means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or ref-
erences to material not covered in this document. Procedures are not contained in
es.
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G3L-850-180 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
Revision Record
Revision Letter Date of Change Reason for Change
A January 2012 Initial Release
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G3L-850-180 Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 - Product Description
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
Scope of Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Product Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Functional Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preamplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Main and Error Amplifiers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Feed-forward Loop Control Circuits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pilot Tone Generator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Derating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 - Controls and Indicators
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
MCPA Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MCPA Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MCPA Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 - Installation
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
Unpacking and Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Damaged Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air Conditioning Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MCPA Installation Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Initial Start-up and Operating Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 - Maintenance
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
Periodic Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MCPA Performance Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MCPA Removal and Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Return For Service Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Obtaining An RMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Repackaging for Shipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5 - Specifications
Multi-Carrier Power Amplifier Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1
Industry Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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G3L-850-180 List of Figures
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1-1 MCPA Front and Rear Views ..................................................................................................1-2
Figure 1-2 MCPA Functional Block Diagram ............................................................................................ 1-3
Figure 2-1 MCPA Controls and Indicators ................................................................................................
Figure 2-2 MCPA Interface Connector .....................................................................................................
Figure 3-1 MCPA Quarter-turn fasteners and Connectors .......................................................................3-2
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G3L-850-180 List of Tables
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1-1. Derating ....................................................................................................................................1-5
Table 2-1 MCPA Controls and Indicators ...............................................................................................
Table 2-2 MCPA Alarm States .........................................................................................................
Table 2-3 MCPA Connector Pinouts ................................................................................................
Table 3-1 Unpacking the MCPA .......................................................................................................
Table 3-2 Install the MCPA........................................................................................................
Table 3-3 Initial MCPA Start-up.................................................................................................
Table 4-1 Recommended Periodic Maintenance ......................................................................................4
Table 4-2 Troubleshooting.........................................................................................................
Table 4-3 MCPA Removal and Replacement............................................................................................
Table 5-1 MCPA Specifications........................................................................................................
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