Sentry 4G-900 Pico Base Station Installation and Setup Guide PN: 001-9290-001 Revision 1 May 2010
Preface Material THE SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION REGARDING THE PRODUCTS IN THIS MANUAL ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. ALL STATEMENTS, INFORMATION, AND RECOMMENDATIONS IN THIS MANUAL ARE BELIEVED TO BE ACCURATE BUT ARE PRESENTED WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KI ND, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. USERS MUST TAKE FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR APPLICATION OF ANY PRODUCTS.
Safety Information General Read this User Manual and follow all operating and safety instructions. The base station and antennas must be installed by a professional installer. The power requirements are indicated on the product-marking label. Do not exceed the described limits. Equipment Installation The equipment should be installed in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC), ANSI/NFPA 70, the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), Part 1, CSA C22.
Servicing Do not open the cover of this product and attempt service unless instructed by a CalAmp certified technician. Refer all repairs to qualified service personnel. Removing the covers or modifying any part of this device voids its warranty. Keep away from electric power lines! Carefully read and follow all instructions in this manual. By nature of the installation, you may be exposed to hazardous environments and high voltage. Use caution when installing the outdoor system.
Important Note: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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 not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
About This Guide This user guide provides essential product functionality with all the information necessary to professionally install and configure the Sentry 4G-900 Pico Base Station. This guide is intended for experienced technicians and operators. It is assumed that the customers installing, operating and maintaining this product are familiar with WiMAX technologies and procedures.
List of Acronyms ASN CPE FTP GW HTTP IDU IEEE IP LAN LOS NMS ODU QoS RF SLA SNMP TCP WiMAX Access Service Network Customer Premise Equipment File Transfer Protocol Gateway Hypertext Transport Protocol Indoor Units Institute of Electronic and Eclectic Engineers Internet Protocol Local Area Network Line-of-sight Network Management System Outdoor Units Quality of Service Radio Frequency Service Level Agreements Simple Network Management Protocol Transmission Control Protocol Worldwide Interoperability for Mic
Table of Contents Preface Material ........................................................................................................................II About This Guide .............................................................................................................................. VI List of Acronyms .............................................................................................................................. VII Table of Contents..........................................
3.4.7 Connect the Pico Base Data Adapter .................................................................................. 22 4 Setup .................................................................................................................................24 4.1 Connecting Pico Base to Web Interface ....................................................................................... 24 4.2 Verifying IP Connectivity ...............................................................................
1 Introduction 1.1 About Sentry 4G-900 Pico Base Station CalAmp Sentry 4G-900 Pico Base Station is a single sector station used to enhance outdoor and indoor WiMAX coverage and capacity. The unit is easily installable, powered by PoE and supports remote management. Sentry 4G-900 Pico Base provides the full base station functionality necessary for serving a single sector and operating in the 902-928 MHz ISM band.
1.1.1 Main Features and Capabilities All outdoor, one-box Pico Base Station solution GPS synchronization MIMO (2x2) support NLOS Small footprint and light weight enables simple installation and deployment by a single person IEEE802.16e Wave2 Standard Compliance Backbone Ethernet connectivity via a 10/100 Base-T network interface Supports fixed and mobile CPEs Supports 3.
1.3 Interfaces The unit is installed vertically, where the integrated GPS antenna is located on the top panel (facing the sky). All other connections, including the optional GPS external antenna connections are located on the bottom panel. 1.3.1 Bottom Panel The interface panel supports the antenna, power and Ethernet connections. GND Figure 3. Pico Base Interface Panel The following table provides a description of the Pico Base bottom panel connectors and ports. Table 1. Bottom Panel Connectors No.
1.3.2 Top Panel The top panel supports the built-in GPS antenna. (An external GPS antenna can be connected to the bottom panel GPS connector). See section 0 for more information on GPS antennas and installation criteria. The figure below shows the Pico Base mounted on a pole. Integrated GPS antenna Figure 4.
2 Site and Installation Requirements 2.1 Pico Base Installation Location WARNING! THE PICO BASE UNIT MUST ALWAYS BE INSTALLED VERTICALLY AND TOP-DOWN – WITH THE CONNECTORS ON THE UNDERSIDE FOR PROTECTION. This section describes the criteria that should be considered when selecting the Pico Base installation location. 2.1.1 Criteria for Outdoor Locations Take into account your site plan and local regulations that define distance from populated areas.
3 Installation Procedure 3.1 Pre-Installation Safety Instructions Warning! Before installing the Pico Base, review the following safety hazards: Installing Pico Base can pose a serious hazard. Be sure to take precautions to avoid the following: Exposure to high voltage lines during installation Falling when working at heights or with ladders Injuries from dropping tools Contact with AC wiring (power system connection) 3.2 Unpacking Upon receiving the Pico Base unit, perform the following: 1.
3.3 Required Tools and Materials In order to install the Pico Base, a standard professional toolbox is required. 3.4 Installing the Pico Base Note: Should be installed at highest possible point! Important! The equipment should be installed in compliance with the National Electrical Code (NEC), ANSI/NFPA 70, the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), Part 1, CSA C22.1; and when applicable, the National Electrical Safety Code IEEE C2.
3.4.2 Cover Console Port The Console port is only used for maintenance operations performed by authorized service personnel and should be closed in normal conditions. Secure the Console port with both of the (supplied) screws to the port panel. See figure below. Note: See Appendix C – Console C for Console cable pin out. 3.4.3 Assemble PoE Connector The DC/Ethernet connector that provides the PoE connection must be assembled as follows: 1.
4. Align the cap ridge with slot in port and insert both screws into the cover screw holes and insert in to corresponding screw holes located at the top-left and bottom-right of the DC/Ethernet port. 5. Tighten the screws and secure cover to port. 3.4.4 Assemble Mounting Bracket To assemble the mounting bracket on the Pico Base unit 1. Align the mounting brackets’ four inner holes with the Pico Base installation holes, located on the under-side of the unit (rib-side). See figure below. 2.
3.4.5 Mount the Pico Base Note: The Pico Base can be attached to any wall that can support the load of the unit. To mount the unit on the wall 1. Determine the location of the Pico Base mounting bracket and mark the drilling holes on the wall surface based on the brackets’ four (outer) mounting holes (two at the top and two at the bottom). Mounting holes x 4 PLAN THE INSTALLATION SO THE INTERFACES FACE DOWN- PROVIDING MORE PROTECTION AGAINST THE ELEMENTS. 2.
Note: The unit can be attached to any pipe or pole with a 1.75” to 10" diameter. To mount the Pico Base on a pole 1. Assemble the wall-mounting bracket to the rear side of the unit (rib-side) – see 3.4.2. 2. Insert the metal bands in the bracket slots, as shown below. 3. Mount the unit on the pole, using the metal bands and close the bands tightly around the pole. 4. Secure the metal bands with their screws. See following figure. Pole mounted Pico Base Figure 5.
3.4.6 Antenna Connections IMPORTANT! THE PART OF THE ANTENNA THAT IS CONNECTED TO THE CENTRAL PIN OF THE ANTENNA CONNECTOR SOULD BE COVERED BY ISOLATION MATERIAL WHICH IS SUFFICIENTLY RESISTANT TO DEGRADATION BY ULTRA-VIOLET (UV) RADIATION. Note: See 2.1.3 for antenna grounding requirements. Connect the omni-antennas to the N-Type ANT1 and ANT2 connectors and connect the grounding lug to the common ground.
3.4.7 Connect the Pico Base Data Adapter The Data Adapter is a combined data and power adapter that interfaces to the customer’s Outdoor Unit wireless device and is used to power the Pico Base and to distribute data. The Data Adapter unit includes a single output RJ-45 connector (for connection to an IEEE802.3 compatible device) that provides bi-directional 10/100 Base-T data and power to the outdoor equipment over a Cat5e cable.
2. Connect the Data Adapter to a Switch/Router by interconnecting the Data Adapters’ Ethernet port and the Switch/Router 10/100 Base T-port using a Cat5e cable. 3. Connect the Data Adapter to the 110V/220V AC mains using the supplied cable. IMPORTANT! BEFORE CONNECTING THE DATA ADAPTER TO THE MAIN OUTLET VERIFY THAT ALL SYSTEM COMPONENTS ARE PROPERLY INSTALLED. MAKE SURE THAT ALL CABLE CONNECTORS ARE SECURELY POSITIONED IN THE APPROPRIATE PORTS. 4.
4 Setup The initial setup procedure consists of: Configuring the computers’ network parameters and connecting the Pico Base to the Web interface Verifying IP connectivity 4.1 Connecting Pico Base to Web Interface To configure computer network parameters and connect the Pico Base unit to the Web Interface 1. Interconnect the unit and the computer Ethernet ports using the Ethernet cable. 2. Configure the computers’ network parameters Click the Start menu and choose Control Panel.
Assign your computer the following IP address and subnet. In the IP address area: Enter the IP address 192.168.100.99 Enter the subnet 255.255.255.0 3. Open your WEB browser and enter 192.168.100.100. The following Login window appears. 4.
5 Troubleshooting 5.1 No IP connectivity If there is no IP connectivity between the Pico Base unit and the NMS, perform the following steps: 1. Interconnect computer and Pico Base Console connector (serial connection), located on the units’ bottom panel. 2. In the terminal type the command: showIPAddr. The Pico Base IP address will be displayed. 3. Try to ping the Pico Base unit address. 4. If connectivity is still not established, contact CalAmp customer support 5.
Appendix A – Specifications Radio and Modem Frequency 903.90-926.10 MHz for 3.5 MHz Channels 904.65-925.30 MHz for 5 MHz Channels 905.75-924.20 MHz for 7 MHz Channels 907.25-922.70 MHz for 10 MHz Channels Radio Access Method IEEE802.16-2005 (16e OFDMA) Operation Mode TDD Channel Bandwidth 3.5Mhz, 5 MHz, 7Mhz, 10 MHz Frequency Resolution 0.
Enclosure Type3R (IP66) Immunity EN61000-4-2 EN61000-4-4 EN61000-4-5 FCC Part 15 Subpart C Industry Canada RSS-210 ETSI EN302 326 Radio Mechanical Dimensions [HxWxD] 24cm x 20cm x 4cm Weight <4Kg 28
Appendi x B – IDU to ODU Cable Specifications 29
Appendix C – Console Connector Important! The Console connector should be closed in normal condition and is only intended for the use of an authorized technician. The chassis has RJ-45 maintenance female connector, used by a technician to connect a “console”. The port is used (by maintenance personnel) to communicate with the processor when the normal management interfaces cannot be used. The console port is based on RS-232 serial standard and support a standard terminal connection.
Appendix D - Mechanical Drawing The following figure shows the Pico Base units’ dimensions (and with the mounting bracket).
