ION®-M17EP/19P Optical Remote Unit (M-Cabinet) Manual MF0150ACA
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Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. GENERAL 5 1.1. USED ABBREVIATIONS 5 1.2. HEALTH AND SAFETY 6 1.3. PROPERTY DAMAGE WARNINGS 6 1.4. COMPLIANCE 7 1.5. ABOUT COMMSCOPE 11 1.6. INTERNATIONAL CONTACT ADDRESSES FOR CUSTOMER SUPPORT 12 2. INTRODUCTION 14 2.1. PURPOSE 14 2.2. ION-M17EP/19P 14 3. FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION 16 3.1. 3.1.1. 3.1.2. 16 16 16 ACCESSORY EQUIPMENT Fan-Protection Kit Accessories 4. COMMISSIONING 17 4.1. 4.1.1. 4.1.2. 4.1.3. 4.1.4. 4.1.5.
Figures and Tables 6. MAINTENANCE 41 6.1. GENERAL 41 6.2. REPLACING THE FAN UNIT 42 6.3. CLEANING THE HEAT SINK 43 7. APPENDIX 44 7.1. ILLUSTRATIONS 44 7.2. 7.2.1. 7.2.2. 7.2.3. SPECIFICATIONS Electrical Specifications Environmental and Safety Specifications Mechanical Specifications 45 45 45 45 7.3. SPARE PARTS 46 8. INDEX 47 9. LIST OF CHANGES 47 FIGURES AND TABLES figure 4-1 Wall mounting, (metric dimensions) ...........................................................
1. General 1. General 1.1.
1. General 1.2. Health and Safety 1. Danger: Electrical hazard. Danger of death or fatal injury from electrical current. Obey all general and regional installation and safety regulations relating to work on high voltage installations, as well as regulations covering correct use of tools and personal protective equipment. 2. Danger: Electrical hazard. Danger of death or fatal injury from electrical current inside the unit in operation. Before opening the unit, disconnect mains power. 3.
1. General 7. Notice: Read and obey all the warning labels attached to the unit. Make sure that all warning labels are kept in a legible condition. Replace any missing or damaged labels. 8. Notice: Only license holders for the respective frequency range are allowed to operate this unit. 9. Notice: Make sure the repeater settings are correct for the intended use (refer to the manufacturer product information) and regulatory requirements are met.
1. General 3. Notice: For installations which 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.
1. General 4. Notice: Installation of this equipment is in full responsibility of the installer, who has also the responsibility, that cables and couplers are calculated into the maximum gain of the antennas, so that this value, which is filed in the FCC Grant and can be requested from the FCC data base, is not exceeded. The industrial boosters are shipped only as a naked booster without any installation devices or antennas as it needs for professional installation. 5.
1. General Equipment Symbols Used / Compliance Please observe the meanings of the following symbols used in our equipment and the compliance warnings: Symbol --- Compliance FCC CE Meaning / Warning For industrial (Part 20) signal booster: WARNING: This is NOT a CONSUMER device. It is designed for installation by FCC LICENSEES and QUALIFIED INSTALLERS. You MUST have an FCC LICENSE or express consent of an FCC Licensee to operate this device.
1. General 1.5. About CommScope CommScope is the foremost supplier of one-stop, end-to-end radio frequency (RF) solutions. Part of the CommScope portfolio are complete solutions for wireless infrastructure from top-of-the-tower base station antennas to cable systems and cabinets, RF site solutions, signal distribution, and network optimization. For patents see www.cs-pat.com. CommScope has global engineering and manufacturing facilities.
1. General 1.6. International Contact Addresses for Customer Support Canada United States CommScope Canada Andrew LLC, A CommScope Company Mail 505 Consumers Road, Suite 803 Toronto M2J 4V8, Canada Mail 620 North Greenfield Parkway Garner, NC 27529, U.S.A. Phone +1-905-878-3457 (Office) +1-416-721-5058 (Cell) Phone +1-888-297-6433 Fax +1-905-878-3297 A Fax E-mail wisupport@commscope.com Caribbean & South American Region CommScope Cabos do Brasil Ltda.
1. General United Kingdom Scandinavia Andrew Wireless Systems UK Ltd Andrew Norway (AMNW) Mail Unit 15, Ilex Building Mulberry Business Park Fishponds Road Wokingham Berkshire RG41 2GY, England Mail P.O. Box 3066 Osloveien 10 Hoenefoss 3501 Norway Phone +44-1189-366-792 Phone + 47 32-12-3530 Fax +44-1189-366-773 Fax + 47 32-12-3531 E-mail wisupport.uk@commscope.com E-mail wisupport@commscope.
2. Introduction 2. Introduction 2.1. Purpose Cellular telephone systems transmit signals in two directions between base transceiver station (BTS) and mobile stations (MS) within the signal coverage area. If weak signal transmissions occur within the coverage area because of indoor applications, topological conditions or distance from the transmitter, extension of the transmission range can be achieved by means of an optical distribution system.
2. Introduction The ION-M17EP/19P is available in a multi-band configuration supporting 1900 MHz and 1700/2100 MHz. It has been specifically tested and optimized for GSM, CDMA2000, WCDMA, and LTE/LTE-A signals. Furthermore, it is provisioned for future modulation schemes and frequency bands. The ION is easily set-up and supervised via a graphical user interface (GUI). Remote Units can be commissioned through the use of built-in test equipment.
3. Functional Description 3. Functional Description 3.1. Accessory Equipment 3.1.1. Fan-Protection Kit In order to protect the fan unit (e.g. against rain), a protective cover to be mounted over the air inlet is delivered with the unit. For more details, see section 4.1.5 Mounting of Fan Protection. Mounting of the fan-protection kit is only mandatory for outdoor applications, however, not mandatory for indoor applications. 3.1.2. Accessories For the accessories available for the Remote Unit, e.g.
4. Commissioning 4. Commissioning Read and observe the health, safety, and property damage warnings as well as the description carefully to avoid mistakes and proceed step-by-step as described. Attention: Do not operate the Remote Unit without terminating the antenna connectors. The antenna connectors may be terminated by connecting them to their respective antennas or to a dummy load.
4. Commissioning 6. Notice: A spacing of 40 mm (1.58 inch) around the unit is required. 7. Notice: To ensure sufficient airflow when mounting the unit in enclosed spaces, two lid openings (one for the air inlet and the other for the air outlet) must be provided. Do not block these air inlets and outlets when mounting the Remote Unit. The size of each opening must equal at least 16 x 16 cm (>250 cm2). Ensure that there is no thermal short circuit between the air inlet and air outlet.
4. Commissioning 4.1.3. Wall-Mounting Procedure Check the suitability of the wall-mounting kit and the wall. Mark the position of the drilling holes (for measurements refer to figure 4-1 Wall mounting). Drill four holes at the marked positions and insert dowels *. Use a cap nut or lock nut to screw the four dowel screws into the dowels and put the distance tubes over the screws. Hang the mounting brackets of the Remote Unit into the screws, and fasten them immediately using the washers and nuts.
4. Commissioning 4.1.4. Pole Mounting Standard mounting hardware cannot be used to mount the Remote Unit to a pole, a column or other similar structures. Additional hardware must be used for this type of installation. Such a pole-mounting kit could include two threaded rods M8, two U-beams and mounting material like bolts and nuts. figure 4-2 Pole-mounting kit Use the screw bands to fasten the two U-beams to the pole as illustrated in figure 4-3 Pole mounting.
4. Commissioning Lock for folding screw band ES 119 TESPA screw band, stainless, 11 mm Optical Remote Unit Washer DIN 125 Form B Ø 8.0 Lock washer for M8.0 DIN 127 A2 Form B Hexagon nut M8 DIN 934 Ø40 Ø140 Pole Pole Pole-mounting bracket G0764M6 figure 4-3 Pole mounting (metric dimensions) Manual ION-M17EP_19P MF0150ACA.
4. Commissioning 4.1.5. Mounting of Fan Protection Since the fan protection is required for the outdoor usage of a stand-alone Remote Unit, the mounting of this optional equipment is also described in this manual. To install the protective cover of the fan protection kit, first unscrew the four screws with the respective lock washers from the cover of the air inlet of the Remote Unit, and instead, screw in the four spacing bolts M4.0x30 with the four lock washers M4.
4. Commissioning 4.2. Electrical Installation 4.2.1. Health and Safety for Electrical Installation Read and observe chapter 1.2 Health and Safety. Danger: Electrical hazard. Danger of death or fatal injury from electrical current. Obey all general and regional installation and safety regulations relating to work on high voltage installations, as well as regulations covering correct use of tools and personal protective equipment. 4.2.2. Property Damage Warnings for Electrical Installation 1.
4. Commissioning 4.2.3. Connections RS485 connector (not required for operation) Extension Unit connector External alarm input Alarm output Mains connector Status LED Optical-fibre connector Grounding bolt N-antenna connector Mobile figure 4-5 Connector flange of ION-M17EP/19P 4.2.4. Grounding (Earthing) Grounding must be carried out. Connect an earth-bonding cable to the grounding connection provided at the outside of the Remote Unit (see section 4.2.3).
4. Commissioning After loosening the hex nut, connect the earth-bonding cable between the two washers as illustrated in the above. Then, fasten all parts again with the hex nut. Note: Ground of a second unit (for example RU + EU) has to be connected to the same equipotential bonding terminal as the Remote Unit. Use bonding cables of the same length, as short as possible and with a large wire cross section. Follow local electrical code practices. 4.2.5.
4. Commissioning 4.2.6. Cleaning Procedure for RF Cable Connectors The figures in this chapter illustrate the cleaning procedure and do not show the actual RU. 1. What is needed for the cleaning? a. Isopropyl alcohol b. Compressed air c. Lint-free wipe d. Cotton buds 2. Remove protective cap from the RF connector. Caution: Risk of injury by flying particles when compressed air is used. Wear protective clothing, especially protective glasses. 3.
4. Commissioning 5. Clean the lip of the inner ring with a cotton bud drenched with isopropyl alcohol. 6. Clean the inside surface of the inner ring with a cotton bud drenched with isopropyl alcohol. 7. Clean the inside of the center conductor spring tines with a cotton bud drenched with isopropyl alcohol. 8. Clean in the similar way the connector of the connected cable. Remove protective caps from the unit connector first. 9.
4. Commissioning 10. Continue with the winding area using lint-free wipe drenched with isopropyl alcohol. 11. Continue with the inside mating surface of the inner ring. 12. Clean the outside surface of the center pin. 4.2.7. Antenna Cable Connector Assembly The figures in this chapter illustrate the connection procedure and do not show the actual RU. 1. What is needed for the connector assembly? a. Torque wrench. b. (Adjustable) counter wrench Page 28 Manual ION-M17EP_19P MF0150ACA.
4. Commissioning 2. Join the connectors and turn the coupling nut until the thread grips. 3. Push in the connector until it clicks. 4. Fasten the coupling nut hand-tight. Do not turn the connector but the coupling nut only. 5. Retain the cable connector with the counter wrench and fasten the coupling nut with the torque wrench until the torque is applied (torque wrench clicks).
4. Commissioning ION-M system: The pigtails for the connection between Master Unit and Remote Unit must have a sufficient length. Protection for the optical fibers must be provided where the fibers feed into the units. The system attenuation of the optical fibers, including the connectors, must not exceed 10 dB. System attenuation and attenuation of optical components must be determined. This can be achieved by measuring attenuation with an appropriate measuring instrument.
4. Commissioning Cleaning Procedure for Fiber-Optical Components: Caution: Laser radiation. Risk of eye injury in operation. Do not stare into the beam; do not view it directly or with optical instruments. Any impurity in the fiber connection results in additional optical transmission loss which could cause whole system failure. It is thus recommended that every fiber connector be inspected and cleaned prior to mating. When you clean fiber components, always complete the following steps carefully: 1.
4. Commissioning Note: Only high-quality connectors must be used for this type of plug. Qualified brands are Diamond or Huber & Suhner. For plug assembly, observe the following instruction: 1. Pass one or two contacts through the backshell and the clamp ring. 2. Place the contact(s) on the lower insulation body by pushing the groove of the contact into the cavity. If there is only one contact, cavity A must be used. * 3. Then, mount the upper insulation body on the lower insulation body.
4. Commissioning 7. Bring the plastic ring over the cable(s), push it into the backshell and compress the seals and plastic ring by screwing the clamp ring tight (no gap) using a spanner with opening 20. *** Screw tight until gap is closed 8. Connect the plug to the optical-fibre 9. To lock the connector, push the black connector of the Remote Unit, again by locking ring forward.**** fitting a stamp on the plug into the groove of the connector.
4. Commissioning Protective plug Fiber cable Ring 3/4 Reducer Screw the reducer to the protective plug backshell without any gap! Coupling Place the appropriate seal parts (with) one groove for one contact or two grooves for two contacts) over the cable(s) and push them into the backshell! Protective tube Push the fiber-optic cable carefully through the tube until it comes out at the other end. G1055M0 figure 4-9 Tube-kit installation Page 34 Manual ION-M17EP_19P MF0150ACA.
4. Commissioning 4.2.11. External-Alarm Inputs and Outputs There are four alarm inputs and four alarm outputs. Each alarm output can be assigned individually to any alarm at the Remote Unit. Settings need to be made via the ION-M Master Controller. For details please refer to the corresponding chapter in the User’s Manual of the ION-M Master Controller.
4. Commissioning Alarm Outputs figure 4-12 Alarm outputs (optocoupler) figure 4-13 Flange connector, 7 poles The alarm outputs (pins 1 to 4: output with pull-up resistor 5 V / 1 mA; see figure 4-13) are normally low. In case of an alarm they are high active (5 V). They can be used to monitor alarms with an external alarm indicator. The +28 V pin (pin 6&7) is specified to 28 VDC / 0.5 A and is protected by a thermoswitch.
4. Commissioning 4.2.12. Power Connection Before connecting electrical power to the RU, the system must be grounded as described in section 4.2.4 Grounding (Earthing). Mains power must be connected at the mains connector of the unit (see section 4.2.3). The power supply plug with cable is part of the delivery.
4. Commissioning 4.2.13. Commisioning Flowchart Commissioning an ION-M Remote Unit Manual for Remote Unit Philips screwdriver Mounting kit Spanner, size 13 mm Drilling machine Dowels Screw driver Screw driver Spanner, size 13 mm Start Preperation Unpack RU, RU accessories and mounting kit. Mechanical installation Fasten wall or pole mounting kit to wall or pole. Mechanical installation Mount RU to mounting kit, ensure suffient air flow and avoid thermal short circuits.
4. Commissioning No LED on? Check power switch inside RU (RUs with door). Check mains cabling. Check mains power. Yes Red LED status Internal Error Change power supply (RUs with a door). Reduce environmental temperature. Eliminate thermal short circuit. Disconnect and connect mains. Fans should run. If not, replace the fans at RU. MU: Change amplifier setting at MU controller Orange Yellow LED status Yes Red Green Spare RU available? External error Close the door (RUs with a door).
5. Alarms and Troubleshooting 5. Alarms and Troubleshooting All alarms occurring can be checked via software at the Master Unit to where a message is transmitted when the software acknowledges a valid alarm. A new alarm message will not be repeated if the reason for the alarm is cleared or if the alarm continues. A new alarm message will be generated if the alarm is interrupted for at least five seconds after acknowledgement. Refer to the corresponding software documentation of the Master Unit for details.
6. Maintenance 6. Maintenance 6.1. General Read and observe chapter 1.2 Health and Safety. Caution: Rotating fans. Risk of injury in operation. Wear tight-fitting clothes and disconnect mains before connecting or replacing or cleaning the fan unit. Caution: The unit reaches high temperature in operation. Risk of burns by hot surface. Do not touch the unit before it has sufficiently cooled down. Note: The Remote Unit does not require preventative maintenance measures.
6. Maintenance 6.2. Replacing the Fan Unit Replacement of the fan unit is not required as a preventative measure. Only if an alarm indicates a malfunctioning of a fan must the unit be exchanged. Note: Please observe that the fan unit can only be replaced as a whole. Do not remove the fans separately. Read and observe chapter 1.2 Health and Safety as well as the instructions in section 6.1 General before starting with the replacement. 1. Switch off the Remote Unit.
6. Maintenance 6.3. Cleaning the Heat Sink Note: Read and observe chapter 1.2 Health and Safety as well as the instructions in section 6.1 General before starting with the replacement procedure. Then, proceed as follows: 1. Switch off the Remote Unit. For the following procedure ensure that mains has been disconnected before. 2. Remove the fan plate with the fan unit from the Remote Unit as described in section 6.
7. Appendix 7. Appendix 7.1. Illustrations figure 7-1 Cabinet drawing Page 44 Manual ION-M17EP_19P MF0150ACA.
7. Appendix 7.2. Specifications 7.2.1. Electrical Specifications Power supply Mains power nominal operating Power consumption Connectors Optical return loss Fiber type Optical link budget Input power @ OTRx master side Minimum BTS input power 1) Electrical 100 Vac to 240 Vac 85 Vac to 264 Vac max. temp., fully loaded 485 watts room temp. idle 290 watts Optical Link E2000/APC 8° 45 dB min. Single mode E9/125 µm 0 dB to 10 dB 1900 MHz 1700/2100 MHz +2.5 dBm composite +5.5 dBm composite -19.5 dBm -19.
7. Appendix 7.3. Spare Parts The following list contains all parts available for the Remote Unit. The configuration of the delivered unit meets the requirements of the customer and can differ depending on the state of the delivery. Maintenance of the RU should be performed on an FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) basis only. Do not damage the warranty labels on the components, as this voids the warranty.
8. Index 8. Index A G About CommScope ................................................ 11 Alarms .................................................................... 40 External Inputs .................................................. 35 External Outputs................................................ 36 Inputs (external) ................................................ 35 List ..................................................................... 40 Outputs ..............................................
