ION®-E Series Hardware Installation Guide • M0201AAA • June 2017
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Using this Document ____________________________________________________________________________________1 Document Revision History ................................................................................................................................................................................... 2 Document Cautions and Notes.......................................................................................................................................................
Table of Contents 6 Universal Access Points _________________________________________________________________________________49 Identifying UAPs in the ION-E Software ......................................................................................................................................................... 50 UAPs and UAP-N25s .........................................................................................................................................................................
Table of Contents Installing a CAP L............................................................................................................................................................................................. 96 Mount the CAP L ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 96 Flat-Surface Mount a CAP L ......................................................
Table of Contents CPRI Digital Interface Unit Installation and Provisioning Guide Page vi M0201AAA Issue 1 © June 2017 CommScope, Inc.
1 USING THIS DOCUMENT Chapter Topics Page Document Revision History ................................................................................................................................................................................... 2 Document Cautions and Notes.............................................................................................................................................................................. 3 Abbreviations Used in this Guide .....................
Document Revision History D OCUMENT R EVISION H ISTORY Document # Document Date Technical Updates M0201AAA June 2017 Initial release. Introduces the new Carrier Access Point, Low Power (CAP L), and replaces the following ION-E Series user documentation: • hardware section of the ION-E Series Software Version 2.0.
Document Cautions and Notes D OCUMENT C AUTIONS AND N OTES This document contains notes, cautions, and warnings. In general, cautions, warnings, and notes indicate the following: The icon to the left is used to indicate a caution or warning. Cautions and warnings indicate operations or steps that could cause personal injury, induce a safety problem in a managed device, destroy or corrupt information, or interrupt or stop services.
Abbreviations Used in this Guide A BBREVIATIONS U SED IN THIS G UIDE AUT Auxiliary Transport LED Light Emitting Diode AUX Auxiliary MHz Megahertz C Celsius Mm Millimeter CAN Central Area Node MMF Multi-Mode Fiber CAP L Carrier Access Point, Low Power NC Normally Closed Cat Category NO Normally Open CAT Copper Transport OAP Optimized Access Point COM Communication or Common OPT Optical Transport dB Decibel PN Part Number dBc Decibels (referenced to the carrier) PoCAT Po
ION-E SERIES HARDWARE OVERVIEW Chapter Topics 2 Page ION-E Series System Overview .............................................................................................................................................................................. 6 Safely Working with ION-E Hardware ................................................................................................................................................................... 9 Equipment Symbols with CE Compliance ............
ION-E Series System Overview ION-E S ERIES S YSTEM O VERVIEW The ION-E is a unified wireless infrastructure platform defined around IT based architecture. It brings together licensed wireless and power, plus Gigabit Ethernet for WiFi into one wireless system that can scale to building size and is technology and spectrum agnostic and adaptive. A basic ION-E system comprises the following main components, as shown in Figure 2-1.
ION-E Series System Overview The information in this document guides you through the installation of a CommScope ION®-E system, which supports the ION-E system components identified in Table 2-1 on page 8 (component graphics are not scaled to size). For information on how to find the minimum software requirements for ION-E hardware, refer to "Hardware to Software Mapping Information” on page 129. M0201AA © June 2017 CommScope, Inc.
ION-E Series System Overview Table 2-1. ION-E Series Hardware System Components Supported in this Manual Component Description WCS-4 Subrack—CAN or TEN The WCS-4 Subrack is typically used as a CAN but can also serve as a TEN. WCS-2 Subrack—TEN or CAN The WCS-2 Subrack is typically used as a TEN, but can also serve as a CAN. System User Interface Card (SUI) The SUI provides local and LAN Ethernet connections and a USB port.
Safely Working with ION-E Hardware S AFELY W ORKING WITH ION-E H ARDWARE The following sections provide important information that you should read and know before working with any ION-E hardware. Equipment Symbols with CE Compliance Table 2-2 identifies the CE markings used on ION-E hardware and defines what these markings mean, including required user compliance. Table 2-2.
Safely Working with ION-E Hardware Property Damage Warnings Due to power dissipation, the power supply units may reach a very high temperature if not properly ventilated. Do not operate this equipment on or close to flammable materials. ESD precautions must be observed. Before commencing maintenance work, use the available grounding (earthing) methodology to connect ESD protection measures. Keep operating instructions within easy reach and make them available to all users.
Compliance and Standards Certification C OMPLIANCE AND S TANDARDS C ERTIFICATION This is class A equipment. This equipment can cause radio interference in domestic areas. In this case the operator can be asked to start preventive action. FCC RF Exposure Requirements For installations, which have to comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, the antenna selection and installation must be completed in a way to ensure compliance with those FCC requirements.
Compliance and Standards Certification FCC and IC Standards Notice: For installations that have to comply with FCC/Industry Canada requirements: English This device complies with FCC Part 15. 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 device complies with Health Canada's Safety Code.
WCS-2 AND WCS-4 SUBRACKS AND MODULES Chapter Topics 3 Page WCS-2 and WCS-4 Subracks and Modules .......................................................................................................................................................... 14 WCS Subrack Front Panel Card Slots and GUI Identification .......................................................................................................................... 15 WCS Subrack Back Panel Connectors .....................................
WCS-2 and WCS-4 Subracks and Modules WCS-2 AND WCS-4 S UBRACKS AND M ODULES This section provides information on the WCS-4 and WCS-2 Subracks (Figure 3-1), which dependent on their configuration, become a Central Area Nodes (CAN) or a Transport Expansion Nodes (TEN). • The CAN is the server-level control and primary signal distribution within an ION-E system. • The TEN is the secondary distribution point that connects to a CAN using Multi-Mode or Single-Mode fiber.
WCS-2 and WCS-4 Subracks and Modules WCS Subrack Front Panel Card Slots and GUI Identification The following graphic and table describe the slots in which each card should be installed. Note that a port is identified as a decimal point after the slot label. For example, a CAT Card installed in slot L1 would have four ports: L1.1, L1.2, L1.3, and L1.4.
WCS-2 and WCS-4 Subracks and Modules The alphanumeric numbering of the slots and ports correspond to the slot and port identification used in the ION-E GUI, as shown in Figure 3-2. OPT Card in Slot L5 SUI Card in Slot M3 RFD Card in Slot R3 Figure 3-2. Slot and Port Designations in the ION-E GUI WCS Subrack Back Panel Connectors 1 Ref.
WCS-2 and WCS-4 Subracks and Modules WCS Subrack Alarm Connector ALARMS GND 1 2 3 4 5 6 Relay COM Relay NC Summary Alarm 2 A max 30 Vdc max 125 Vac max NC IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 COM NO Relay NO The Alarm connector on the back panel of the WCS-4 and WCS-2 subracks has • four opto-isolated (chassis-ground referenced) dry contact inputs to monitor external devices • one Summary Alarm Relay that energizes when specific alarms are triggered—the thresholds of which are shown in the preceding graph
WCS-2 and WCS-4 Subracks and Modules WCS Fan Modules and Filters Fan Module Filter The following rules apply to the WCS Fan Modules and Filters: • Fan Modules and Filters must be installed for WCS operation, but they can be replaced without system interruption. • Filters are inserted on the left side of the WCS; two filters are required for a WCS-4. • Fan Modules (are inserted on the right side of the WCS chassis; two Fan Modules are required for a WCS-4.
WCS-2 and WCS-4 Subracks and Modules System User Interface Card (SUI) The SUI provides local and LAN Ethernet connections and a USB port. You install a SUI Card in Slot M3 of the WCS-2 or WCS-4 Subrack. 1 5 4 3 2 SIU Card LEDs Ref # LED Left 1 LED Color • • • Right • • Off Green Flashing green Off Yellow Description • • • • • No link. Link established with device to which the port is connected. Activity is occurring on that port. 10 Mb connection established. 100 Mb connection established.
WCS-2 and WCS-4 Subracks and Modules RF Donor Card (RFD) The RFD is the interface for RF signals between the CAN and the BTS or eNode-B. You install RFD Cards in Slots R1 - R8 of a WCS-2 or WCS-4 Subrack that is configured as a CAN. TENs do not support the use of RFD Cards. 6 5 4 2 3 1 Ref # Component Device 1 1 Display 2 Display button 3 Port 1 1 4 Port 2 1 5 Port 3 1 6 Port 4 1 LCD Push button Function • The first line of the display shows the port number and band.
WCS-2 and WCS-4 Subracks and Modules Optical Transport Card (OPT) The OPT provides a 10 Gb fiber connection between a CAN and a TEN. Where you install an OPT Card in a WCS-2 or WCS-4 Subrack is dependent whether the subrack is configured as a CAN or a TEN: • CAN—Slot L1 - L8. • TEN—Slot R1 only, and the SFP+ transceiver must be installed in the OPT SFP Port 1.
WCS-2 and WCS-4 Subracks and Modules Copper Transport Card (CAT) The CAT Card provides power and 10 Gbps data over Cat6A cables to UAPs. You install a CAT Card in Slots L1 - L4 of the WCS-2 or WCS-4 Subrack. 1 3 4 2 CAT Card LEDs Ref # LED LED Color Description 1 No link between the CAT Card and the UAP1 to which the port is connected. Indicates that a 10G link is established. Indicates that a 1G link is established.2 POE Power over Cat6A between the CAT Card and the UAP has not been established.
WCS-2 and WCS-4 Subracks and Modules Auxiliary Unit Transport Card (AUT) The AUT Card provides a 1 Gb pass-through connection between the CAN/TEN and the UAP for WiFi, IP cameras, or other 1 Gb Ethernet devices. You install an AUT Card in Slot M1 or M2 of the WCS-2 or WCS-4 Subrack. For information on the internal mapping between CAT Cards and AUT Cards, go to "Connect the AUT Cards” on page 32.
Installing Subracks and PSUs in an Equipment Rack I NSTALLING S UBRACKS AND PSU S IN AN E QUIPMENT R ACK The following sections tell how to install ION-E WCS and e-POI subracks and the PSU in an equipment rack. As with any piece of IT equipment, placing the ION-E system connection behind a secure firewall is highly recommended Rack-Mounting the Subracks and PSU The following graphic shows two configurations for mounting ION-E subracks and PSUs in an equipment rack.
Installing Subracks and PSUs in an Equipment Rack Connect the Subrack and PSU Power and Communication Cables 1 Connect the rear-panel power, communication, and control cables as shown in the following graphic. e-POI Subrack ground (required) e-POI communica ons To/From eNodeB e-POI power WCS Subrack ground (required) WCS DC power Rec fier control PSU 85 to 264 Vac Subrack ground (required) M0201AA © June 2017 CommScope, Inc.
Installing Subracks and PSUs in an Equipment Rack 2 Connect the DC Power cable and the Rectifier Control cables. To prevent SEVERE damage to the WCS Subrack, confirm that all AC power cables are unplugged from the rear of the PSU BEFORE plugging/unplugging the CAUTION! WCS Power or Rec fier Control cables into/from the WCS subrack.
Installing Subracks and PSUs in an Equipment Rack Install the CAN and TEN Cards 1 If necessary, remove the blank faceplate(s) from the slot(s) in which the DART is to be installed. a Loosen the two thumb screws that secure the blank faceplate(s) to the Host Unit chassis. b Carefully withdraw the blank DART faceplate from the chassis. c Reserve the blank faceplates for future use. Do not remove the blank faceplate from a slot in which a card will not be installed.
Installing Subracks and PSUs in an Equipment Rack Install SFP+ Transceivers in the OPT Cards 1 Follow the steps in "Install the CAN and TEN Cards” on page 27 to install the OPT Card into the WCS Subrack, as needed for this installation: • CAT: Slots L1 - L8 • TEN: Slot R1 2 Use the system design to identify which OPT Card ports will be used in this system. 3 Obtain the required number of SFP+ Transceivers.
Installing Subracks and PSUs in an Equipment Rack Connect the RFD Cards 1 Follow the steps in "Install the CAN and TEN Cards” on page 27 to install the RFD Cards into the WCS Subrack Slots R1 - R8, as needed for a CAN configuration. TENs do not support RFD Cards. 2 Connect RF cables from the BTS/eNodeB or e-POI to the duplex QMA connectors of the RFD cards. • SISO services such as CDMA, UMTS, GSM, and LTE SISO can be connected to any active port.
Installing Subracks and PSUs in an Equipment Rack Connect the CAT Cards 1 Follow the steps in "Install the CAN and TEN Cards” on page 27 to install the CAT Cards into the WCS Subrack Slots L1 - L4, as needed for this CAT/TEN installation. 2 Use Cat6A cables (23 AWG minimum) to connect up to four UAPs to the CAT Card ports 1 - 4 (one per port). Whether or not the UAP is cascaded determines how you connect the CAT Card to a UAP, as described below.
Installing Subracks and PSUs in an Equipment Rack • Cascaded UAPS To connect up to three cascaded pairs of UAPs to the CAT Card via ports 1 - 4 (one pair per port with one port unused). – UAP, UAP-N25, and UAP-X: connect the CAT Card port to the UAP Main port. – CAP L: connect the CAT Card port to the CAP L Optical Port 2. Cascaded UAPs do not support Ethernet devices.
Installing Subracks and PSUs in an Equipment Rack Connect the AUT Cards The following rules apply to the AUT Card ports 1 - 8. • The outside network that supports the Ethernet device connected to the UAP must be connected to the corresponding AUT Card and port of the subrack containing the CAT card to which the UAP is connected. Ethernet backhaul over the optical link is not supported.
Installing Subracks and PSUs in an Equipment Rack Figure 3-3 and Table 3-1 show the internal mapping between CAT Cards and AUT Cards. There is a specific relationship between the slot in which the CAT and AUT Cards are installed, and the CAT Card and AUT Card ports. For example: • The CAT Card slot/port combination of L1.1 always maps to AUT Card slot/port combination M1.1 • The CAT Card slot/port combination L4.4 always maps to AUT Card slot/port combination M2.8.
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POINT OF INTERFACE (E-POI) SUBRACKS Chapter Topics 4 Page Point Of Interface (e-POI) Subrack ...................................................................................................................................................................... 36 e-POI Subrack Back Panel Connectors............................................................................................................................................................ 36 Interface Card (IFC)...............................
Point Of Interface (e-POI) Subrack P OINT O F I NTERFACE ( E -POI) S UBRACK The universal ION-E Point Of Interface (e-POI) Subrack provides power, housing, and communications for up to eight e-POI RF Donor (RFD) Cards.
Point Of Interface (e-POI) Subrack Interface Card (IFC) The Interface Card (IFC) provides communications, status, and alarms for the e-POI Modules installed in the e-POI Subrack. 1 2 3 4 IFC LEDs Ref # LED LED Color Description 1 Status 4 e-POI Module Status 1 - 8 • • • • • • • • • • Off Green Red Off Green • Red IFC not fully seated in slot or not receiving power. IFC functioning to specification. Active alarm on IFC. e-POI Module in corresponding slot is not receiving power.
Point Of Interface (e-POI) Subrack e-POI Module The e-POI Modules provide a wide-band, high power, low- PIM, interface and attenuation for the ION-E RFD Cards. 1 2 8 3 4 5 6 7 e-Poi Module Front Panel Ref # Component 1 1 UL/DP Port 1 2 UL/DP Port 2 3 UL/DP Port 3 4 UL/DP Port 4 5 Module Power/Com port 6 Ribbon cable 1 7 e-Poi Subrack Power/Com port 8 UL/DL Ports e-Poi Module Back Panel Device Function Female QMA connector Connect to the RFD Card Ports 1 - 4.
Installing an e-POI Subracks and Modules I NSTALLING AN E -POI S UBRACKS AND M ODULES UNRESOLVED: I could not find any installation steps. Emulate what was provided for WCS subracks? M0201AA © June 2017 CommScope, Inc.
Removing an e-POI Module from an e-POI Subrack R EMOVING AN E -POI M ODULE FROM AN E -POI S UBRACK The ION-E Software automatically detects when an e-POI Module is added to an e-POI Subrack. If you need to remove an e-POI Module, you must do the following: 1 Disconnect the Ribbon cable from the e-POI Module that you are removing from the e-POI Subrack. 2 Loosen the two thumbscrews on the bottom of the e-POI Module and pull it from the subrack. 3 Press the Config button on the IFC for 5 seconds.
e-POI Subrack and Component Specifications E -POI S UBRACK AND C OMPONENT S PECIFICATIONS Table 4-1. e-POI Subrack Specifications Parameter Specification Height x width x depth, mm 4U x 19" x 395 Weight, kg* 7.7 Operating temperature, °C -5 to +50 Support rails are required for rack mounting Notes Table 4-2. e-POI Module Specifications Parameter Specification Operational frequency, MHz 300 to 2700 Attenuation, dB • 30 ±2 698-2700 MHz Notes • 35.5 ±3.5 380-450 MHz • 33.5 ±3.
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POWER SUPPLY UNIT (PSU) Chapter Topics 5 Page Power Supply Unit (PSU) ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 44 PSU Modules and Connectors ........................................................................................................................................................................ 44 12 Vdc Power Module LEDs...............................
Power Supply Unit (PSU) P OWER S UPPLY U NIT (PSU) The Power Supply Unit (PSU) is a subrack that houses two 12 Vdc Power Modules and two 57 Vdc Power Modules, which provide power to the WCS subracks, UAPs, and connected devices.
Power Supply Unit (PSU) 12 Vdc Power Module LEDs 1 2 3 Ref # LED LED Color Description 1 AC Green AC input is within the specified range. 2 DC Green DC output is within the specified range. 3 FLT (Fault) Red There is no AC input or a failure has been detected in the 12 Vdc Power Module. The Fault LED activates under the following conditions: • If two 12 Vdc Power Modules are installed in the PSU, and the AC input is removed (cable unplugged) from one of the modules.
Power Supply Unit (PSU) 57 Vdc Power Module LEDs 1 2 3 4 Condition AC OK DC OK Service Unit is functioning to specification On On Off Off Thermal shutdown On On On Off Defective fan, blown AC fuse in Power Module, boost stage failure, over voltage latched shutdown On Off Off On No AC <15 mS (single unit) Off On Off Off AC present but not within limits Fault Blinks Off Off Off AC not present Off Off Off Off Over current On Blinks Off Off Non-catastrophic internal fa
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UNIVERSAL ACCESS POINTS Chapter Topics 6 Page Identifying UAPs in the ION-E Software ......................................................................................................................................................... 50 UAPs and UAP-N25s ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 51 UAP-X.........................................................
Identifying UAPs in the ION-E Software UAP numbering is based on the CAT cards slot and port numbers in the associated CAN or TEN and whether the UAP is directly connected to the CAT card (a) or connected to the AUX port of another UAP (b). The ION-E GUI labels UAPs as follows: ..
UAPs and UAP-N25s The UAP and UAP-N25 transmit and receive signals via Cat6A cabling between the CAN/TEN and an indoor antenna. The UAP also supports Ethernet backhaul or an additional UAP through a second RJ45 jack. The UAP-N25 is similar to the UAP. UAPs support 380 to 2700 MHz in four 75-MHz blocks. The N25 has a filter that restricts the second receiver to 25 MHz. This allows ION-E to support certain band combinations in which a narrow receive band exists between two transmit bands.
UAP-X The UAP-X is functionally identical to the UAP, but is designed to work with external antennas rather than the internal antennas used in the standard UAP. The UAP-X is intended for indoor use only. Front of UAP-X Bo om of UAP-X (par al view) 3 4 1 2 5 6 UAP-X Connectors Ref # Component Device Function 1 TX port 2 RX port Female QMA connector Connects the UAP-X yo external antenna. 3 Main port RJ45 connector Provides data and power to UAP over Cat6A.
Installing UAPs I NSTALLING UAP S The following sections describe the steps required to install a UAP. Unless otherwise noted, the use of “UAP” in the Universal Access Point installation procedures collectively refers to the UAP, UAP-N25, and the UAP-X. For information on how to install a CAP L, go to "Installing CAP Ls” on page 89.
Installing UAPs Standard Ceiling Mount Overview The UAP is equipped with a grounding stud located in the center of the unit, however, grounding is not required as UAPs are classified as low-voltage devices and do not have internal power supplies. CommScope recommends checking your local and national electrical codes to determine if grounding is a requirement. Follow the guidelines shown in the following diagram when installing UAPs in the ceiling. Ceiling mount kits and wall mount kits are available.
Installing UAPs Standard Ceiling Mount Installation Steps 1 Using the supplied template as a guide, cut an opening in the center of a ceiling tile for the UAP. 2 Place the UAP on a flat surface such as a table with the top of the unit face down (connectors up). 3 Place the shroud over the top of the UAP so that the screw holes and cable cutouts align properly. 4 Place the ceiling tile over the shroud with the finished surface of the ceiling tile facing downward.
Installing UAPs 7 8 Insert and tighten the four M5X10 machine screws to secure the mounting bracket and shroud to the UAP. Grounding stud (green) Moun ng screws If grounding is required, attach an appropriate ground wire to the UAP’s green grounding screw. Grounding is not mandatory. UAPs are classified as low-voltage devices and do not have internal power supplies.
Installing UAPs 12 For safety, the installation of hanger wires to attach the UAP's Two-Part Sliding Support Bars to permanent ceiling structures is recommended. Attach hanger wires, according to local building codes from the roof structure to the holes at ends of the UAP's Two-Part Sliding Support Bars, as shown below.
Installing UAPs Unpack and Inspect the Quick Release Ceiling Mount Kit 1 Inspect the exterior of the shipping container(s) for evidence of rough handling that may have damaged the components in the container. 2 Unpack each container while carefully checking the contents for damage and verify with the packing slip. Table 6-3.
