Optical Remote Unit ION™-M7P/17P & Subassemblies (M-cabinet) Manual MF0145A7A
Manual for ION™-M7P/17P (M-cab) & Subassemblies © Copyright 2012 CommScope, Inc. All rights reserved. CommScope Solutions is a trademark of CommScope, Inc. All information contained in this manual has been revised thoroughly. Yet CommScope Solutions accepts no liability for any omissions or faults. CommScope Solutions reserves the right to change all hardware and software characteristics without notice.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. GENERAL 7 1.1. USED ABBREVIATIONS 7 1.2. HEALTH AND SAFETY WARNINGS 8 1.3. ABOUT COMMSCOPE SOLUTIONS 10 1.4. INTERNATIONAL CONTACT ADDRESSES FOR CUSTOMER SUPPORT 11 2. INTRODUCTION 14 2.1. PURPOSE 14 2.2. THE ION-M7P/17P (INTELLIGENT OPTICAL NETWORK; MMR) 14 3. FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION 16 3.1. 3.1.1. 3.1.2. 16 16 16 COMPONENTS OF THE ION-M7P/17P REMOTE UNIT Fan-Protection Kit Accessories 4. COMMISSIONING 17 4.1. 4.1.1. 4.1.2. 4.1.3. 4.1.4.
Manual for ION™-M7P/17P (M-cab) & Subassemblies 5.3. ALARM STATUS 35 5.4. STATUS LED ALARMS 35 5.5. EXTERNAL ALARM INPUTS AND OUTPUTS 36 5.6. TROUBLESHOOTING 38 6. MAINTENANCE 39 6.1. GENERAL 39 6.2. REPLACING THE FAN UNIT 40 6.3. CLEANING THE HEAT SINK 42 7. APPENDIX 43 7.1. ILLUSTRATIONS 43 7.2. 7.2.1. 7.2.2. 7.2.3. SPECIFICATIONS Electrical Specifications Mechanical Specifications Environmental and Safety Specifications 44 44 44 44 7.3. SPARE PARTS 45 8.
FIGURES AND TABLES figure 4-1 Wall mounting, (metric dimensions).......................................................... 19 figure 4-2 Pole-mounting kit...................................................................................... 20 figure 4-3 Pole mounting (metric dimensions) .......................................................... 21 figure 4-4 Mounting procedure for fan protection, (metric dimensions)..................... 22 figure 4-5 Connector flange of ION-M7P/17P ........................
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Manual for ION™-M7P/17P (M-cab) & Subassemblies 1. GENERAL 1.1.
Manual for ION™-M7P/17P (M-cab) & Subassemblies 1.2. HEALTH AND SAFETY WARNINGS 1. Only suitably qualified personnel is allowed to work on this unit and only after becoming familiar with all safety notices, installation, operation and maintenance procedures contained in this manual. 2. Read and obey all the warning labels attached to the unit. Make sure that the warning labels are kept in a legible condition and replace any missing or damaged labels. 3.
Manual for ION™-M7P/17P (M-cab) & Subassemblies 12. Before opening the unit, disconnect mains. 13. ESD precautions must be observed! Before commencing maintenance work, use the available grounding system to connect ESD protection measures. 14. This unit complies with European standard EN60950. 15. Make sure the repeater settings are according to the intended use (see also product information of manufacturer) and regulatory requirements are met. 16.
Manual for ION™-M7P/17P (M-cab) & Subassemblies 1.3. ABOUT COMMSCOPE SOLUTIONS CommScope Solutions is the foremost supplier of one-stop, end-to-end radio frequency (RF) solutions. Our products 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. CommScope Solutions has global engineering and manufacturing facilities.
Manual for ION™-M7P/17P (M-cab) & Subassemblies 1.4. INTERNATIONAL CONTACT ADDRESSES FOR CUSTOMER SUPPORT Americas: Canada United States CommScope Solutions 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 Fax +1-919-329-8950 E-mail Peter.Masih@commScope.com, wisupport.us@commScope.
Manual for ION™-M7P/17P (M-cab) & Subassemblies Europe: 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.
Manual for ION™-M7P/17P (M-cab) & Subassemblies Czech Republic CommScope Solutions Czech Republic C-Com, spol. s r.o Mail U Moruší 888 53006 Pardubice Czech Republic Phone +49 871 9659171 (Office) +49 171 4001166 (Mobile) Fax +49 871 9659172 E-mail wisupport@commScope.com Africa & Middle East: Middle East & North Africa CommScope Solutions International Inc.
Manual for ION™-M7P/17P (M-cab) & Subassemblies 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.
Manual for ION™-M7P/17P (M-cab) & Subassemblies The ION can be easily set-up and supervised from a graphical user interface (GUI). Remote units are commissioned through the use of built-in test equipment. An auto levelling function compensates for the optical link loss making installation easy and quick. The entire system can be monitored remotely by the Andrew OMC. This platform uses SNMP protocol and is compliant to X.733 standard.
Manual for ION™-M7P/17P (M-cab) & Subassemblies 3. FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION 3.1. COMPONENTS OF THE ION-M7P/17P REMOTE UNIT 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 4.1.4 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.
Manual for ION™-M7P/17P (M-cab) & Subassemblies 4. COMMISSIONING 4.1. MECHANICAL INSTALLATION 4.1.1. General Read the health and safety warnings in section 1.2 Health and Safety Warnings. 1. Do not install the unit in a way or at a place where the specifications outlined in the Environmental and Safety Specifications leaflet of the supplier are not met. 2. It is recommended only to use the mounting hardware delivered by the supplier.
Manual for ION™-M7P/17P (M-cab) & Subassemblies 7. A spacing of 40 mm (1.58 inch) around the unit is required. 8. 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) have to be provided. Do not block these air inlets and outlets when mounting the Remote Unit. The size of each opening must equal at least 12 x 12 cm (144 cm2). Make sure, too, there is no thermal short circuit between the air inlet and air outlet.
Manual for ION™-M7P/17P (M-cab) & Subassemblies 4.1.2. 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.
Manual for ION™-M7P/17P (M-cab) & Subassemblies 4.1.3. Pole-Mounting Procedure 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.
Manual for ION™-M7P/17P (M-cab) & Subassemblies 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) Page 21 MF0145A7A_uc_FCC_modif.
Manual for ION™-M7P/17P (M-cab) & Subassemblies 4.1.4. 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.
Manual for ION™-M7P/17P (M-cab) & Subassemblies 4.2. ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION 4.2.1. General Read the health and safety warnings in section 1.2 Health and Safety Warnings. 1. This unit contains dangerous voltages. Loss of life, severe personal injury or property damage can be the result if the instructions contained in this manual are not followed. 2. Ground the unit before connecting power supply. A grounding bolt is provided on the cabinet to connect the ground-bonding cable. 3.
Manual for ION™-M7P/17P (M-cab) & Subassemblies 12. The unit complies with the surge requirement according to EN 61000-4-5 (fine protection); however, it is recommended to install an additional medium (via local supply connection) and/or coarse protection (external surge protection), depending on the individual application, in order to avoid damage caused by overcurrent. 13. Observe the labels on the front panels before connecting or disconnecting any cables. 4.2.2.
Manual for ION™-M7P/17P (M-cab) & Subassemblies 4.2.3. Grounding Grounding must be carried out. Connect an earth-bonding cable to the grounding connection provided at the outside of the Remote Unit (see section 4.2.2 Connections). Do not use the grounding connection to connect external devices. figure 4-6 Grounding bolt with loosened hex nut figure 4-7 Grounding bolt, schematic view After loosening the hex nut, connect the earth-bonding cable between the two washers as illustrated in the figures above.
Manual for ION™-M7P/17P (M-cab) & Subassemblies figure 4-8 AC mains plug For the AC power supply connection, a minimum cross section of 1.5 mm2 is required. Each wire must observe the applicable national regulations regarding loop impedance, voltage drop, and methods of installation. Make sure to connect the correct voltage to the unit. Note: * Do not connect or disconnect the power cord at the mains connector while power is on.
Manual for ION™-M7P/17P (M-cab) & Subassemblies Use an appropriate torque wrench for the coupling torque of N-type connectors (2 N-m / 20 in lb), with 13/16 in opening to tighten the N-type antenna connectors. For example, use torque wrench of item no. 244379 available from the Andrew e-catalog. Do NOT use your hands or any other tool (e.g. a pair of pliers)! This might cause damage to the connector and lead to a malfunction of the Remote Unit.
Manual for ION™-M7P/17P (M-cab) & Subassemblies The pigtails for the connection between Master and Remote Unit must have a sufficient length. A protection for the feeding into units must be given. System attenuation and attenuation of optical components must be determined. Fiber-cable connectors have to be of the same type (E2000APC) as the connectors used for the unit. The fiber-optic cables are connected to the optical transceiver.
Manual for ION™-M7P/17P (M-cab) & Subassemblies 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. ** Upper insulation body Cavity B Cavity A 4. Bring the insulator into the plug.
Manual for ION™-M7P/17P (M-cab) & Subassemblies 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 locking ring forward.**** by fitting a stamp on the plug into the groove of the connector.
Manual for ION™-M7P/17P (M-cab) & Subassemblies 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 4-10 Tube-kit installation Page 31 MF0145A7A_uc_FCC_modif.
Manual for ION™-M7P/17P (M-cab) & Subassemblies 4.5. COMMISSIONING Read the health and safety warnings in section 1.2 Health and Safety Warnings. Keep these guidelines in mind before continuing to the instructions for commissioning: 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.
Manual for ION™-M7P/17P (M-cab) & Subassemblies 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.
Manual for ION™-M7P/17P (M-cab) & Subassemblies LED on? No Check power switch inside RU (RUs with door). Check mains cabling. Check mains power. Yes LED status Red 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.
Manual for ION™-M7P/17P (M-cab) & Subassemblies 5. ALARMS 5.1. BITe AND ALARMS The Built-In Test (BITe) concept comprises the monitoring of the power supplies, the power amplifiers and the optical interface. All alarms occurring can be checked via software at the Master Unit. 5.2. HANDLING OF ALARMS A message is transmitted to the Master Unit 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.
Manual for ION™-M7P/17P (M-cab) & Subassemblies Red Status LED off Alarms directly related to RU: Change power supply (RUs with door). Power 28 V Replace the affected Remote Unit. Reduce environmental temperature. Temperature Eliminate thermal short circuit. Disconnect and connect mains. Fans Fan should run. If not, replace the fans at RU. I²C Disconnect and connect mains. Optical alarm Tx Exchange RU. Amplifier “Power (MU: Change amplifier setting at MU Down” controller).
Manual for ION™-M7P/17P (M-cab) & Subassemblies The alarm outputs (open collector output 5 V / 1 mA) 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 (for its location see figure 5-2 Flange connector, 7 poles) is protected by a 500 mA thermoswitch. In case of exceeding this current between pin 7 and GND and/or in case of a failure of the VSWR module, the thermoswitch turns into a highresistive status.
Manual for ION™-M7P/17P (M-cab) & Subassemblies 5.6. TROUBLESHOOTING The status of the Remote Unit can be checked via the Master Unit (for details please refer to the software manual of the Master Controller). Locally, the status can be checked at the LED, see section 5.4 Status LED Alarms. Page 38 MF0145A7A_uc_FCC_modif.
Manual for ION™-M7P/17P (M-cab) & Subassemblies 6. MAINTENANCE 6.1. GENERAL Read the health and safety warnings in section 1.2. Note: The Remote Unit does not require preventative maintenance measures. Note: To prevent malfunctions of the cooling system due to dirt or pollution, it is recommended to clean the heat sink at regular intervals. These cleaning intervals depend mainly on the location of the Remote Unit and the corresponding degree of pollution.
Manual for ION™-M7P/17P (M-cab) & Subassemblies 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 the health and safety warnings in section 1.2 as well as the instructions in section 6.1 General before starting with the replacement. 1.
Manual for ION™-M7P/17P (M-cab) & Subassemblies 5. To mount the new fan unit, re-connect the earth-bonding cable and the fan connector (see step 4). Then, place the fan unit back into its original position and fasten it tight as shown below: 6. Screw the whole fan unit to the cabinet with the four tallow-drop screws M4x8 (see step 2). In order not to exceed the specified torque of 330 Ncm, use an appropriate tool. Page 41 MF0145A7A_uc_FCC_modif.
Manual for ION™-M7P/17P (M-cab) & Subassemblies 6.3. CLEANING THE HEAT SINK Note: Read the health and safety warnings in section 1.2 Health and Safety Warnings 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 3. Use compressed air (max.
Manual for ION™-M7P/17P (M-cab) & Subassemblies 7. APPENDIX 7.1. ILLUSTRATIONS figure 7-1 Installation drawing Page 43 MF0145A7A_uc_FCC_modif.
Manual for ION™-M7P/17P (M-cab) & Subassemblies 7.2. SPECIFICATIONS 7.2.1. Electrical Specifications Electrical 85 Vac to 264 Vac Mains power 115 Vac or 230 Vac Power supply max. temp., fully 550 watts Power consumption loaded room temp., idle 300 watts Optical Link Optical link connectors E2000/APC 8° Optical return loss 45 dB Fibre type Single mode E9/125 µm Optical link budget 0 dB to 10 dB 7.2.2. Mechanical Specifications Height, width, depth * Weight, 831 x 156 x 147 mm (32.7 x 6.1 x 5.
Manual for ION™-M7P/17P (M-cab) & Subassemblies 7.3. SPARE PARTS The following lists contain 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 ION-M7P/17P 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.
Manual for ION™-M7P/17P (M-cab) & Subassemblies 8. INDEX A H Abbreviations Used ................................................ 7 Alarms Alarm Status .................................................... 35 Bite and Alarms ............................................... 35 External Inputs........................................... 36, 37 Handling of Alarms .......................................... 35 List ................................................................... 38 Outputs ....................
