SOLiD L600 User Manual

Alliance_N2ROU (Remote Unit)

User Manual

SOLiD, Inc.

10,9th Floor, SOLiD Space220 Pangyoyeok-ro, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, Korea

393-400

Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]

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Version

Issue Date

Section

Description

V 1.0

September 01, 2018

All

Original

REVISION HISTORY

Preface
Technicians using these manuals should have completed the SOLiD Certification Program.
SOLiD also recommends technicians be familiar with the concepts of fiber optic cabling,
networking and wireless communication technologies, and SNMP. We further recommend
training programs offered through CIBET (Certified In Building Engineering Technologist) and
BICSI (Building Industry Consulting Service International).

Copyright
This manual is written and produced by SOLiD and printed in the USA. All rights are reserved
© 2015 SOLiD. Confidential and proprietary. Information contained in this document is company
private to SOLiD and should not be modified, used, copied, reproduced or disclosed in whole or
in part without the written consent of SOLiD.

Technical Support

SOLiD serial numbers must be available to authorize technical support and/or to establish a
return authorization for defective units. The serial numbers are located on the back of the unit,
as well as on the box in which they were delivered. Additional support information may be
obtained by accessing the SOLiD Tehcnology, Inc. website at www.solid.co.kr

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Contents

Section1

1.1 Safety & Certification Notice ............................................................................. 4

Section2

2.1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 7

2.2 N2ROU ............................................................................................................ 8

Section3

3.1 Functional Description ........................................................................................

3.2 N2ROU Component .......................................................................................... 9

3.3 Dimension ..................................................................................................... 11

Section4

4.1 Installation ................................................................ .................................... 12

4.3 Install N2ROU ................................................................................................ 12

4.3.1 Install N2ROU ................................................................................................ 12

4.3.2 N2ROU Power Cabling .................................................................................... 16

4.3.3 N2ROU Ground Cabling ................................................................................... 18

4.3.4 Optical Cabling ............................................................................................... 20

4.3.5 Installing AOR (Optional) ................................................................................. 21

Section5

5.1 Specifications ................................................................................................. 25

5.2 RF Performance .............................................................................................. 26

5.3 Certification ................................................................................................... 26

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Section1

1.1 Safety & Certification Notice

“Only qualified personnel should handle the DAS equipment. Any person involved in

installation or service of the DAS should understand and follow these safety guidelines.”

- Obey all general and regional safety regulations relating to work on high voltage installations,
as well as regulations covering correct use of tools and personal protective equipment.

- The power supply unit in repeaters contains dangerous voltage level, which can cause electric
shock. Switch the mains off prior to any work in such a repeater. Any local regulations are to
be followed when servicing repeaters.

- To prevent electrical shock, switch the main power supply off prior to working with the DAS
System or Fiber BDA. Never install or use electrical equipment in a wet location or during a
lightning storm.

- When working with units outdoors, make sure to securely fasten the door or cover in an open
position to prevent the door from slamming shut in windy conditions.

- Use this unit only for the purpose specified by the manufacturer. Do not modify or fit any spare
parts that are not sold or recommended by the manufacturer. This could cause fires, electric
shock or other injuries.

- Do not operate this unit on or close to flammable materials, as the unit may reach high
temperatures due to power dissipation.

- Do not use any solvents, chemicals, or cleaning solutions containing alcohol, ammonia, or
abrasives on the DAS equipment. Alcohol may be used to clean fiber optic cabling ends and
connectors.

- Do not look into the ends of any optical fiber or directly into the optical transceiver of any
digital unit. Use an optical spectrum analyzer to verify active fibers. Place a protective cap
over any radiating transceiver or optical fiber connector to avoid the potential of radiation
exposure.

- Allow sufficient fiber length to permit routing without severe bends.

- For pluggable equipment, make sure to install the socket outlet near the equipment so that it
is easily accessible.

- Certification

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 FCC: This equipment complies with the applicable sections of Title 47 CFR Parts 15,22,24,

27 and 90

 UL/CUL: This equipment complies with UL and CUL 1950-1 Standard for safety for

information technology equipment,including electrical business equipment

 FDA/CDRH: This equipment uses a Class 1 LASER according to FDA/CDRH Rules.This

product conforms to all applicable standards of 21 CFR Chapter 1, Subchaper J, Part 1040

- A readyily accessible disconnect device shall be incorporated external to the equipment.

- This power of this system shall be supplied through wiring installed in a normal building.

If powered directly from the mains distribution system, it shall be used additional protection,
such as overvoltage protection device

- Only 50 ohm rated antennas, cables and passive equipment shall be used with this remote.

Any equipment attached to this device not meeting this standard may cause degradation and
unwanted signals in the bi-directional system. All components connected to this device must
operate in the frequency range of this device.

- Only 50 ohm rated antennas, cables and passive components operating from 150 - 3 GHz

shall be used with this device.

- The head end unit must always be connected to the Base Station using a direct cabled
connection. This system has not been approved for use with a wireless connection via server
antenna to the base station.

- Round terminals located on the side of a 1 mm2 (16 AWG) or more wires Using permanently

connected to earth. (Green/yellow color)

- Prior to equipment use the service must be registered with the FCC. This can be done through

the FCC’s website at https://signalboosters.fcc.gov/signal-boosters/.

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- Access can only be gained by SERVICE PERSONS or by USERS who have been instructed about

the reasons for the restrictions applied to the location and about any precautions that shall be
taken; and

- Access is through the use of a TOOL or lock and key, or other means of security, and is on

trolled by the authority responsible for the location.

- Maximum antenna gain for downlink antenna after accounting for any cable losses should be

less than 2 dBi.

- Notice! Be careful not to touch the Heat-sink part due to high temperature.

- Use of unauthorized antennas, cables, and/or coupling devices not conforming with

ERP/EIRP and/or indoor‐only restrictions is prohibited.

- Home/ personal use are prohibited.

- Signal booster warning label statements.

<FCC>

<IC>
WARNING: This is NOT a CONSUMER device. It is designed for installation by an installer

approved by an ISED licensee. You MUST have an ISED LICENCE or the express consent of an
ISED licensee to operate this device.

CAUTION

DOUBLE POLE/NEUTRAL FUSING

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Section2

2.1 Overview

The N2ROU is a coverage system for in-building services delivering voice and data in high quality
and for seamlessly. As a distributed antenna system, it provides analog and digital phone
systems that are served in multiple bands through one antenna.
The system covers general public institutions and private facilities.

 Shopping malls
 Hotels
 Campus areas
 Airports
 Clinics
 Subways
 Multi-use stadiums, convention centers, etc.

The system helps improve in-building radio environments in poor condition and make better
poor RSSI and Ec/Io. By providing communication services at every corner of buildings, the
system enables users to make a call at any site of buildings.
The system uses both analog (AMPS) and digital (TDMA, CDMA, WCDMA and LTE) methods.
The N2ROU system supports communication standards and public interface protocols in
worldwide use.

 Frequencies: 600MHz, 700MHz , 800M , 1900MHz , 2100MHz , 2300WCS , 2.5TDD ,

2.5TDD_M, etc.

 Voice protocols: AMPS,TDMA, CDMA,GSM,IDEN, etc.
 Data protocols: EDGE,GPRS,WCDMA,CDMA2000,Paging, LTE etc.

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The system is featured with the following:

 Flexibility & Scalability

 Support fiber-optic ports up to 60
 Clustering multiple-buildings (campus) as one coverage

 Option structures

 Modular frequency upgrade

 Multi-Band, Multi Operator

 Signals with a plurality of service provider transmit simultaneously
 Support multi-operator in a band

 Low OPEX / CAPEX

 Compact design
 Upgradable design
 Easy installation and maintenance

2.2 N2ROU

The N2ROU (New 2W Remote Optical Unit) is one of Alliance DAS series, and it supports 2W
output power for each band except 2.5TDD module. For 2.5TDD and 2.5TDD M modules, they
need 1.6W output power. The N2ROU has two types of multiplexers: one for supporting 5-band
and one for 7-band. Based on the required frequency, choose one of them for service.
(5-band Multiuplexer: 600 (RX Only), 700M, 800M, 1900M, 2100M, 2.5TDD)
(7-band Multiuplexer: 600 (RX Only), 700M, 800M, 1900M, 2100M, 2.5TDD, 2300WCS, 600M
(TX Only))

The N2ROU transports signals that multiple operators and multiple technologies are transmitted
simultaneously from BTS to a remote location over the same optical fiber. Furthermore, there is
reserved N2RDU slot to support 600LTE . And N2RDU slot is also can be replaced with the desired
frequency band.

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Section3

N2ROU Component

The following figure shows internal configuration of the N2ROU fully equipped with frequency
bands.

Figure 3.5 – Internal View of Remote Unit

The N2ROU receives TX optical signals from Head-End and converts them into RF signals. The
converted RF signals are amplified through High Power Amp in a corresponding RDU, combined
with Multiplexer module and then radiated to the antenna port. RX signals received from the
antenna port are filtered through the multiplexer module, amplified at the RDU modules, and
converted into optical signals via optical module. After converted, the signals are sent to a upper
device of ODU or iODU. Four base bands are installed and additional three RDU modules can be
installed on the right side of the enclosure. Refer to the image above.

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Unit

Description

N2RDU

Remote Drive Unit

Amplify TX signals

Amplify RX signals

Remove other signals through BPF

RPSU (AC)

Remote AC Power Supply Unit

Input power: 90~280 VAC

Output power: +29.2 VDC

RPSU (DC)

Remote DC Power Supply Unit

Input power: -42 ~ -56 VDC

Output power: +29.2 VDC

R-OPTIC

Remote Optic

Convert RF signals into optical signals and vise versa; Compensate optical loss

Communicate with legacy BIU or iBIU/OEU though the FSK modem

5dBo optical link between ODU (OM4) and ROU

10dBo optical link between ODU (OM1) and ROU

Fiber Connector: SC/APC Connector

Fiber Type: Single Mode Fiber

Optical Wavelength: 1310/1550 WDM

RCPU

Remote Central Processor Unit

Controls signal of each unit

Monitors legacy BIU or iBIU/ODU/OEU through the FSK modem

MUX_5B

Multiplexer 5-band

Combine TX signals from 5 RDUs; Distribute RX signals to 5 RDUs

Allow to use a single antenna port for 5 bands

MUX_7B

Multiplexer 7-band

Combine TX signals from 7 RDUs; Distribute RX signals to 7 RDUs

The following table describes components of N2ROU.

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Allow to use a single antenna port for 7 bands

ROU Enclosure

Enclosure to satisfy IP66

Vertical Mount

Wall Mount

ITEM

SPECIFICATION

REMARK

Dimensions (WxHxD)

18.5”x16.5" (10 RU) x 10.2”

(470mm x 420mm x 260mm)

Including Bracket

Weight

Max. 73 lbs (33kg) for base model, 4 bands

Max. 86 lbs (39kg) for 7 bands

MUX included

3.1 Dimension

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Figure 3.6 – Remote Unit Dimension

Section4

4.1 Installation

This chapter describes how to install each unit and optical cables. It also explains how to install
shelves or enclosuers of each unit, power cabling method and optical cabling and RF interface.
Required accessories and tools for installation are list up in the below table.

4.2 Install N2ROU

4.2.1 Install N2ROU

The N2ROU uses a unibody enclosure that is NEMA 4 (IP66) certified to withstand water and
dust intrusion. It can be mounted on a pole, wall, or rack. Basically wall-mounted bracket for
N2ROU is included.

Figure 4.1 – Exterior of N2ROU

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Figure 4.2 – N2ROU Wall Mount Dimensions

Figure 4.3 – N2ROU Rack Mount Dimensions

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N2ROU Wall Mount Procedure

The enclosure comes with the bracket for wall mounting. It doesn’t need to remove the bracket
to install the enclosure, simply install and tighten 4 mounting bolts to secure the unit. First,
install 2 of M12 mounting bolts roughly half way into the wall. Mount the enclosure and tighten
the bolts. Second, tighten the remaining M12 mounting bolts under the enclosure and secure
the unit tightly.

Figure 4.4 – Installation Procedure

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No.

Unit

Description

Remark

Common Part

Enclosure

N2ROU_BASE_AC or N2ROU_BASE_DC

1EA

RCPU

Remote Central Processor Unit

1EA

R_OPTIC

Remote Optic (only Remote Unit)

1EA

RPSU

Remote AC or DC Power Supply Unit

1EA

Power Cable

MS Connector with 4 holes

1EA

N2RDU_781921
N2RDU_2300
N2RDU_2500TDD

N2RDU_600

ANT1

N2RDU_2500TDD_M

ANT2

MUX_5B

Internal Combiner Unit for 600RX+700, 800+850,
1900, 2100, and 2500

1EA

MUX_7B

Internal Combiner unit for 600+700, 800+850, 1900,
2100, 2500, 2300, and 600TX

1EA
DUP Kit

2500TDD_DUP Kit

BPF Kit

2500TDD_BPF Kit

N2ROU Components

N2ROU has the following components:

N2RDU

Basically, the N2ROU is equipped with RCPU to check and control state of each module, R_OPTIC
to covert RF to opticals and vise versa, RPSU to supply power for N2ROU. It should have a power
cable for external rectifier or to supply required power.

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AC Power Port

MS Connector No.

Name

Description

A

AC_H

AC Hot

B

AC_N

AC Neutral

C

N.C

Not Connected

D

F.G

Frame Ground

4.2.2 N2ROU Power Cabling

AC Power

The N2ROU supports only AC 120V input power and only a single type of power cable is provided.
The pin discription of AC port is as below. Pay attention to the correct polarity.

Check if the connection is the same as one seen in the table above and make sure to turn the
power ON. The figure below is the AC power cable that comes with the unit.

Figure 4.5– AC Power Cable

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DC Power Port

MS Connector No.

Name

Description

A

N.C

Not connected

B

N.C

Not connected

C

+V

+48V

D

-V

-48V

DC Power

The N2ROU supports only DC48V input power and a single type of power cable is provided.
The pin discription of DC port is below. Pay attention to the correct polarity.

Check if the connection is the same as one seen in the table above and make sure to turn the
power ON. The figure below is the DC power cable included in the package.

Figure 4.6 – DC Power Cable

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4.2.3 N2ROU Ground Cabling

The grounding terminal is located at the bottom of N2ROU enclosure fixed by an M6 screw.
Compression terminal is attached already when it is delivered. The recommended thickness of
cable is AWG#6 copper grounding wire.

Figure 4.7 – Location of Ground Terminal

The specification of compression terminal is as follows.

Figure 4.8 – Information of Terminal

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The required part number is JOCO 0102-RS06 that supports AWG 6. To install the grounding
cable, follow the steps below.

Figure 4.9 –Installing Ground Terminal

The procedures are

1. Loosen two M6 screws and then take compression terminal off

2. Insert AWG#6 grounding wire into terminal, and then compress a terminal using the

tool

3. Assemble the terminal with 2xM6 screws

4. Cut the ground wire to proper length and connect it to the earth ground source

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4.2.4 Optical Cabling

The Optical connector is located at the bottom of the N2ROU. Optical cable can be connected
by using its connectors.

Figure 4.10 –Optical Connector

Refer to the figure below for detailed information. The figure is based on LC type, but can be
applied to SC type as well.

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Accessory

Description

Qty

Specification

Remark

1

Inner I/O Cable

1

MS-3106A-14S-

5P(M) ST to

SMH200(F)

ST_0.5m

2

Inner RF Cable

2

N(F) ST to SMBL(M)

ST_0.18m

3

I/O Cable

1

IEC 61076-2-

101(8pin_F)

ST_1.5m

4

RF Cable

2

N(M) ST to SMA(M)

ST_1.5m

4.2.5 Installing AOR (Optional)

The N2ROU can add Add on Remote (AOR) as optional remote unit. To install and connect the
N2ROU with AOR, the materials listed blow are required.

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To connect AOR with the N2ROU, the steps listed blow must be done in advance.

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Figure 4.23 – Priliminary Work for Installing AOR

The procedures are

1. Remove the dummy cover from the port that is used for connecting AOR.

2. The location of ports that need to be removed can be found in the figure No. 2 (The

ports are circled in red.). Use the same method of No. 1 to remove the dummy cover.

3. Install the inner I/O cable with the screws included in the package. Pay special attention

to the direction of connector when intalling them.

4. Connect the inner I/O cable to the defined connector of the RCPU.

5. Install two inner RF cables with the screws included in the package.

6. Check the names of the ports. Match and connect the external port with the correct R-

OPTIC port.

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The following figure shows the diagrm connecting N2ROU with AOR. Refer to the figure below
for cabling after the preliminary work. For legacy BIUand eBIU do not need this preliminary work,
but for the new version, the preliminary work is required in order to connect AOR. For
connecting AOR with the N2ROU, pay attention to the cable length. The cable length between
the N2ROU and AOR is 1.5m.

Figure 4.24 – Connecting Diagram between N2ROU and AOR

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Mechanical

Specification

Mounting Type

Wall or rack mounting

Connectors

Antenna port type: 4.3-10 DIN (M) type
Fiber connectors: SC/APC for connecting to iODU or OEU

Craft Port

Serial interface RS-232 9-pin D-sub Male for connecting management PC
(on CPU)

In/Output Port Type

N Female for connecting AOR

Power Consumption

165W for based model with 4 bands
Maximum 260W for 6 bands (Max. 300W for 7 bands if 600 is included)

Environmental

Specification

Environmental & IP Rating

IP66 Compliant, NEMA4

Operating Environment

Temp Range: -10°C to 50°C. Humidity: 5 to 90% non-condensing

Optical

Specification

Section5

5.1 Specifications

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Optics

SC/APC (Step Ferrule)

Laser Diode/Photo Diode

1550nm/1310nm (Coaxial Type)

Optical Loss

Max 5dBo (4-port optical module); Max 10dBo (1-port optical module)

Unit Name

Bandwidth

(TX/RX)

Output Power

(TX/RX)

Frequency range

TX(MHz)

RX(MHz)

N2RDU_781921

39 / 17, 21

+33 / -5

729~768

699~716 (B1)
777~798 (B2)

32 / 32

+33 / -5

862~894

817~849

65 / 65

+33 / -5

1930~1995

1850~1915

70 / 70

+33 / -5

2110~2180

1710~1780

N2RDU_2300

10 / 10

+33 / -5

2350~2360

2305~2315

N2RDU_2500TDD

71.2 (LB/UB)

37.8 (MB)

+32 / -5

2496.8~2568 (LB)

2574.1~2611.9 (MB)

2618.8~2690 (UB)

N2RDU_2500TDD_M

N2RDU_600

5, 10, 20

+33 / -5

617~652

663~698

Environmental

Specification

Environmental & IP Rating

IP66 Compliant, NEMA4

Operating Environment

Temp Range: -10°C to 50°C. Humidity: 5 to 90% non-condensing

5.2 RF Performance

N2RDU Specifications per Band

5.3 Certification

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FCC/IC User Warning

FCC PART 15.105 STATEMENT

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.

FCC PART 15.21 STATEMENT
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

RF EXPOSURE STATEMENT
This equipment complies with RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of
250 cm between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or
operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. RF exposure will be addressed
at time of installation and the use of higher gain antennas require larger separation distances.
(Max. antenna gain: DL 17 dBi)

RSS-GEN, SEC. 7.1.2 – (TRANSMITTERS)
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 isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that
necessary for successful communication.

Conformément à la réglementation d’Industrie Canada, le présent émetteur radio peut

fonctionneravec une antenne d’un type et d’un gain maximal (ou inférieur) approuvé pour
l’émetteur par Industrie Canada. Dans le but de réduire les risques de brouillage
radioélectrique à l’intention desautres utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type d’antenne et son gain
de sorte que la puissance isotroperayonnée quivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne dépassepas l’intensité
nécessaire à l’établissement d’une communication satisfaisante.

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RSS-GEN, SEC. 7.1.2 – (DETACHABLE ANTENNAS)
This radio transmitter (identify the device by certification number, or model number if
Category II)has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types listed
below with the maximum permissible gain and required antenna impedance for each antenna
type 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.

Le présent émetteur radio (identifier le dispositif par son numéro de certification ou son

numéro de modèle s’il fait partie du matériel de catégorie I) a été approuvé par Industrie
Canada pour fonctionner avec les types d’antenne énumérés ci-dessous et ayant un gain
admissible maximal et l’impédance requise pour chaque type d’antenne. Les types d’antenne

non inclus dans cette liste,ou dont le gain est supérieur au gain maximal indiqué, sont
strictement interdits pour l’exploitation de l’émetteur.

RF RADIATION EXPOSURE
This equipment complies with RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of
250 cm between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or
operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. RF exposure will be addressed
at time of installation and the use of higher gain antennas require larger separation distances.
(Max. antenna gain: DL 17 dBi)

RSS-102 RF EXPOSURE

L’antenne (ou les antennes) doit être installée de façon à maintenir à tout instant une distance
minimum de au moins 250 cm entre la source de radiation (l’antenne) et toute personne
physique. Cet appareil ne doit pas être installé ou utilisé en conjonction avec une autre
antenne ou émetteur. (Max. antenna gain: DL 17 dBi)

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