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Version
Description
Author
Date
1.0
Creation
H. Ardiller
18/10/2016
1.1
Modification
L.Bordes
02/11/2016
1.2
Corrections content and form
A.
Trombetta
14/11/2016
1.3
Update sbs datasheet
A.
Trombetta
16/11/16
1.4
Modification BS name
A. Trombetta
22/11/16
1.5
Remove labels section
S.
Barreiro
22/11/16
1.6
LNAC datasheet updated
A. Trombetta
05/12/16
LNAC names updated, addition of hot
Acronym
Description
ETH Ethernet
LNA
Low Noise Amplifier
LANC
Low Noise Amplifier and Cavity filter
PVC Polyvinyl Chloride
RF
Radio Frequency
SAT Satellite
TAP Transfox Access Point
VSWR
Voltage Standing Wave Ratio
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ACRONYMS
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Table of Contents
1. Installation recommendations .................................................................................................. 5
1.1 Base Station synopsis ......................................................................................................... 5
1.2 Installation synopsis ............................................................................................................ 6
1.3 Installation site recommendations .................................................................................. 7
2. Warning Statements / Key Risks ............................................................................................... 8
2.1 FCC Warning statement ..................................................................................................... 8
2.2 Canada warning statement ............................................................................................... 9
2.3 Japan warning statement ................................................................................................ 10
2.4 Mexico warning statement ............................................................................................. 11
2.1 Symbols ............................................................................................................................... 11
2.2 Battery ................................................................................................................................. 11
3. Bill of material ............................................................................................................................ 12
3.1 Base station Datasheet .................................................................................................... 12
3.2 LNAC choice ........................................................................................................................ 13
3.2.1 New Zealand and Japan........................................................................................... 13
3.3 Antenna and feeder .......................................................................................................... 13
3.3.1 Antenna ....................................................................................................................... 13
3.3.2 Feeder .......................................................................................................................... 14
4. Electrical connection ................................................................................................................. 14
4.1 Earthing ............................................................................................................................... 14
4.1.1 Earthing the base station ........................................................................................ 15
4.2 Electrical connection ........................................................................................................ 16
4.3 LED Status ........................................................................................................................... 16
5. Waterproofness ......................................................................................................................... 17
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Annexes ................................................................................................................................................ 19
Annex 1: antenna specification ................................................................................................... 19
Annex 2: LNAC-902 ........................................................................................................................ 20
Annex 3: LNAC-922-TX .................................................................................................................. 22
Annex 4: LNAC-868 ........................................................................................................................ 24
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1. INSTALLATION RECOMMENDATIONS
1.1 Base Station synopsis
Sigfox base stations operate on reception on a specific frequency bandwidth used by
sigfox terminals. They are also able if necessary to transmit information to do single or
multi-cast back to these terminals.
The base stations include a complete system described in the following synopsis.
The antenna characteristics depend on the operating frequency band and specific site
constraints (gain, height, etc.).
Sigfox will provide the transceiver unit called Sigfox Base Station transceiver (SBS-T)
version 3 and the corresponding antenna low noise switch/amplifier (LNAC or LNA). This
component integrates a low noise amplifier in reception mode and a switch that bypasses
this stage in transmission mode.
This device characteristic depends also on operating frequency bands applicable in the
region.
Sigfox Base Station transceiver (SBS-T) version 3 series are ultra-wide range, high linearity
transceivers units and feature first class performance radio and innovative software
defined processing, for use in Ultra Narrow Band Machine-To-Machine wireless
communication systems.
Base Station transceiver (SBS-T) version 3 can have a pre-set receiver frequency depending
on the radio regulation applicable in the region. This choice is made by a specific software
configuration.
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LNA
C
FEEDER
OPTIONAL
AC
DC
CONNECTIVITY
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1.2 Installation synopsis
ANTENNA
AC/DC
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1.3 Installation site recommendations
This base station has been developed to be installed in indoor or outdoor with plastic shell.
It must be used with an LNA or LNAC.
It can be used also with a cavity filter.
The datasheets of LNACs for 902MHz operation is in annex 2.
The datasheets of LNACs for 922MHz operation is in annex 3.
The datasheets of LNACs for 868 MHz operation is in annex 4.
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2. WARNING STATEMENTS / KEY RISKS
2.1 FCC Warning statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with Industry Canada licenseexempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by
(manufacturer name) may void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the specific operating
instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. This transmitter must not be colocated or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance of 20 cm
between the radiator and your body.
This equipment must be professionally installed. The installer is responsible for
ensuring that the proper antenna is employed so that the limits in part 15 are not
exceeded.
Only antennas provided by Sigfox must be used. The antenna may not be modified.
The antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter. No additional antenna must be used.
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NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
2.2 Canada warning statement
"Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an
antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry
Canada.
To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should
be so chosen that the equivalent isotropic radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that
necessary for successful communication.
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device."
This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance of 20 cm
between the radiator and your body.
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Conformément à la règlementation d'Industrie Canada, le présent émetteur radio peut
fonctionner avec une antenne d'un type et d'un gain maximal (ou inferieur) approuvé pour
l'émetteur par Industrie Canada.
Dans le but de réduire les risques de brouillage radioélectrique à l'intention des autres
utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type d'antenne et son gain de sorte que la puissance isotrope
rayonnée équivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne dépasse pas l'intensité nécessaire à l'établissement d'une
communication satisfaisante.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils
radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes :
(1) L’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et
(2) L’utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi,
même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement
Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour
un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un
minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps.
This radio transmitter SBS-T3-902 has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with
the antenna types listed below with the maximum permissible gain indicated. Antenna
types not included in this list, having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for
that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device.
Only an omnidirectional antenna with a gain of 5dBi or less can be used.
2.3 Japan warning statement
Japanese Radio Law and Japanese Telecommunications Business Law Compliance.
This device is granted pursuant to the Japanese Radio Law (電波法) and the Japanese
Telecommunications Business Law (電気通信事業法)
This device should not be modified (otherwise the granted designation number will
become invalid)
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2.4 Mexico warning statement
'La operación de este equipo está sujeta a las siguientes dos condiciones:
(1) es posible que este equipo o dispositivo no cause interferencia perjudicial y
(2) este equipo o dispositivo debe aceptar cualquier interferencia, incluyendo la que pueda
causar su operación no deseada'.
'Este equipo ha sido diseñado para operar con las antenas que enseguida se enlistan y para
una ganancia máxima de antena de 5 dBi. El uso con este equipo de antenas no incluidas
en esta lista o que tengan una ganancia mayor que 5 dBi quedan prohibidas. La impedancia
requerida de la antena es de 50 ohms.
2.1 Symbols
Hot surfaces to keep from touching are marked with the symbol:
2.2 Battery
CAUTION: There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type battery.
Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
ATTENTION : Il y a risque d’explosion si la batterie est remplacée par une batterie de type
incorrect.
Mettre au rebût les batteries usagées conformément aux instructions.
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3. BILL OF MATERIAL
3.1 Base station Datasheet
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3.2 LNAC choice
The LNAC can provide only RX rejection or RX and TX. In some countries TX rejection is
mandatory to comply with out of band emissions and a specific LNAC must be used. These
regulatory obligations are described below.
3.2.1 New Zealand and Japan
In New Zealand and Japan this base station must be installed with LNAC-922-TX described
in annex 3.
3.3 Antenna and feeder
3.3.1 Antenna
This Base station was certified with an Omnidirectional Antenna with a Gain of 5dBi.
See annex 1 for specifications.
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3.3.2 Feeder
For outdoor antenna installation, the type of coaxial cable will depend of site configuration
(distance from the antenna). It is fixed on the RF connector.
4. ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
The base station must be connected to a power point with electrical protection according
to standards. The base station can operate with DC supply voltage (limits 10.5 to 14.0 V) or
with AC to DC adapter.
Figure: power supply input
In case the Base station is connected to mains by its electrical cable, the electrical plug must
be easily reachable in order to remove the cable.
In case the electrical plug is not easily reachable it is mandatory to have a circuit breaker
system easily accessible for any technician in order to switch off completely the
installation.
4.1 Earthing
Earthing all components is extremely important. The reasons are:
Protection against lightning strikes;
Evacuation of static electricity in the cables and equipment.
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Base station earth point is marked with following symbol:
4.1.1 Earthing the base station
In order to protect the station, it must be earthed with a G/Y 6mm2 wire (or AWG9).
First you need to unscrew the bolt M4 to insert a grounding lug into the HC screw M4x20
and the over the 2 washers already in place. The correct tightening torque is of 2.2 N.m. If
needed, you can bend the lug to ease the insertion of the wire.
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Maintenance
Earth
USB
DC input connector
LED
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4.2 Electrical connection
port
Ethernet
RF connector
4.3 LED Status
blinking green: boot sequence (this is a transitional state)
blinking orange: connection to the CRA
fixed orange: no VPN connection
fixed red: no radio or radio error
blinking red: power unit default
fixed green with blinking orange: operational state (the blinking orange frequency is related to
the amount of traffic sent to the backend, the more data being sent, the faster it blinks)
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Ethernet
cable
Gasket (toric joint)
Urethane bumper
Power
supply cable
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5. WATERPROOFNESS
Coaxial cable, connectors, and overall cables, performance and lifetime strongly depend
on waterproofness level. The main purpose of ensuring waterproofness is to avoid the
direct contact with water and thus prevent connectors oxidation and also protect against
steam, salt and dust.
The connectivity cover insures the waterproofness of the base station itself. The gasket
must be correctly positioned in the groove of the cover. Once the USB Key is connected to
the station, the Ethernet and power cable and are passed through the pipe of the cover
and connected to the station, and bumpers are placed around the cables. The cover must
be screwed on the front panel of the station.
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ANNEXES
Annex 1: antenna specification
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Annex 2: LNAC-902
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Annex 3: LNAC-922-TX
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Annex 4: LNAC-868
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