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Contents About this guide About this chapter........................................................................................................................................... xiii Purpose............................................................................................................................................................. xiv Audience .................................................................................................................................................
Contents Chapter 3 Before you install About this chapter............................................................................................................................................. Site planning and construction.......................................................................................................................... Planning the network ........................................................................................................................................
Contents Requirements ............................................................................................................................................ Procedure .................................................................................................................................................. Connecting the power supply ........................................................................................................................... Requirements ..........................
Contents Procedure ................................................................................................................................................ Installing a Radio Module............................................................................................................................... Requirements .......................................................................................................................................... Procedure ................................
Contents Chapter 11 Updating node software About this chapter........................................................................................................................................... Understanding the software update process.................................................................................................... Checking the active release and free disk space ............................................................................................. Requirements .............
Contents Requirements .......................................................................................................................................... Procedure ................................................................................................................................................ Attaching the sector’s test equipment............................................................................................................. Required tools .................................
Contents Requirements: ......................................................................................................................................... 205 Re-installing the right side cable access panel................................................................................................
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About this guide About this chapter This chapter provides information you need to use the IP-RN 8000 Installation and Commissioning Guide effectively.
About this guide Purpose This guide provides detailed processes and procedures required to install and commission an IP-RN 8000. Audience This guide should be read by network planners in order to understand the installation and commissioning process and requirements. This guide should be used by field technicians to install and commission nodes at cell sites.
Conventions Conventions This section describes Airvana document conventions. It contains these sections: • Text conventions on page xv • Icon conventions on page xvii Text conventions Table 1 lists and describes the text conventions in Airvana guides. Table 1 Airvana text conventions Convention Description bold face angle brackets <> Indicate a required parameter in a Command Line Interface (CLI) command.
About this guide Table 1 Airvana text conventions (continued) Convention Description A.B.C.D Indicates a standard IP address. For example: >telnet A valid command in this syntax is: >telnet 10.0.0.1 /bit-length-mask Indicates an IP mask in bit-length format. For example: >ip address A valid command in this syntax is: >ip address 10.1.1.
Conventions Icon conventions Airvana documents use the following icons: The caution icon appears in procedures, that, if performed incorrectly, can damage equipment or lose data. CAUTION The note icon appears in text that provides additional or helpful information. NOTE TIP WARNING WRIST STRAP The tip icon appears in text that describes procedure shortcuts. The warning icon appears in procedures, that, if performed incorrectly, can physically harm you.
About this guide Related documentation This section describes documentation related to the IP-RN 8000 Installation and Commissioning Guide. It contains these sections: • Release 2.0 document set on page xviii • Documentation CD-ROM on page xx • Release 2.0 online documentation on page xx Release 2.0 document set Table 2 lists and briefly describes each guide in the Airvana Release 2.0 Customer Documentation set. Table 2 Release 2.0 document set Guide title Brief description Airvana Release 2.
Related documentation Table 2 Release 2.0 document set (continued) Guide title Brief description Airvana Cell Site Planning Guide Provides professionals responsible for the wireless operator's planning, cell-site acquisition/zoning, and architecture/civil engineering functions, the specifications they need to select and prepare cell sites for Airvana IP-RN 8000 (IP Radio Node 8000) installations that are greenfield deployments. The guide focuses on the IP-RN 8000 standard configuration.
About this guide Table 2 Release 2.0 document set (continued) Guide title Brief description Airvana Command Line Interface (CLI) Reference Guide Provides a CLI overview and describes the function of every CLI command. Airvana Logging Message Reference Guide Provides a logging overview and describes each log message, identifying what each message means, possible causes, and guidelines for responding to each error message.
Chapter 1 Introducing the IP-Radio Node 8000 This chapter provides an overview of the IP-RN 8000 from a hardware perspective.
Chapter 1 Introducing the IP-Radio Node 8000 ● Understanding the network Figure 1 shows a typical deployment of the IP Radio Node 8000 (IP-RN 8000). • The IP-RN 8000 is installed at the base of a cell tower and achieves two-way radio communications with access terminals through RF antennas as appropriate. • The IP-RN 8000 receives timing signals through primary and optional redundant Global Positioning System (GPS) antennas. • The IP-RN 8000 is grounded and connected to a power source.
Understanding IP-RN 8000 front, side and back views Understanding IP-RN 8000 front, side and back views This section introduces the main IP-RN 8000 hardware components and contains the following sections: • Understanding the cabinet font view on page 3 • Understanding cabinet right side view on page 5 • Understanding the cabinet back view on page 7 NOTE For information about the overall installation processes and related procedures, see Understanding the installation process on page 40.
Chapter 1 ● Introducing the IP-Radio Node 8000 Table 3 Front view components Component Description Cabinet The cabinet is the entire node, including the frame, the sheet metal exterior, all modules and units, etc. Door (open) The front door features a latching handle that can be padlocked from the outside. The door also has a locking bar for propping the door open during configuration and maintenance.
Understanding IP-RN 8000 front, side and back views Table 3 Front view components (continued) Component Description Backhaul punch block A punch block for connecting the T1/E1 and Ethernet physical lines for the backhaul network after they have been routed through the backhaul conduit and through cabinet.
Chapter 1 ● Introducing the IP-Radio Node 8000 Table 4 Right side view components Hardware feature Description Door (open) The front door is shown all the way open. See Appendix B, Using the door Heat exchanger LEDs Four LEDs that indicate heat exchanger status. Lifting hooks (eye bolts) There are four lifting hooks (eye bolts) that you screw into 1/2 inch diameter holes in the four corners of the top of the cabinet during installation.
Understanding IP-RN 8000 front, side and back views Table 4 Right side view components (continued) Hardware feature Description PC shelf (closed) A shelf for holding a laptop PC used for a terminal connection to the node. Shown in the closed position. Understanding the cabinet back view Figure 4 shows the hardware components that are visible when you view the IP-RN 8000 from back side. This view shows the Rox System cabinet seal already installed and the surge suppressor access panel removed.
Chapter 1 ● Table 5 Introducing the IP-Radio Node 8000 Rear view Item Description RF and GPS antenna cables The bundle of Global Positioning System (GPS) and radio frequency (RF) transmit/receive antenna cables exiting the IP-RN 8000. • See Chapter 6, Connecting antennas Lifting hooks (eye bolts) There are four lifting hooks (eye bolts) that you screw into 1/2 inch diameter holes in the four corners of the top of the cabinet during installation.
Understanding IP-RN 8000 front, side and back views Understanding access panels Figure 5 shows the 10 access panels. There are three access panels on the front, two on each side, and three on the back. These access panels provide access to internal components and allow for different installation options. Table provides descriptions of each access panel and the explains the standard installation documented in this guide.
Chapter 1 ● Table 6 10 Introducing the IP-Radio Node 8000 Access panels Access panel Description Standard antenna cable access panel There are four access panels into which the Rox System Cabinet Seal can be installed. (The Rox System Cabinet Seal is the environmentally sealed unit through which RF and GPS antenna cables enter the cabinet.) This installation guide explains how to install the Rox System Cabinet seal into the standard antenna cable access panel at the top of the back of the cabinet.
Understanding module slot numbering Understanding module slot numbering Figure 6 shows the nine vertical slots for field replaceable modules. See Table 7 on page 12 for details about which modules are installed into which slots for various system configurations. • Slots 1, 5, and 9 are horizontally divided into a top part and a bottom part and contain the two modules that make up the Sector Radio Kit: the RM and PA modules. See Understanding radio sectors on page 13.
Chapter 1 ● Table 7 Introducing the IP-Radio Node 8000 IP-RN 8000 slot numbering Install Module(s) In this slot Sector Radio Kit for alpha sector PA 1— top * RM 1 — bottom * TFU 2 BIO/SC 3 1xDOM 4 PA 5 — top * RM 5 — bottom * TFU 6 BIO/SC 7 1xDOM 8 PA 9 — top * RM 9 — bottom * Primary Digital Module Sector Radio Kit for beta sector Redundant Digital Module Sector Radio Kit for gamma sector * Slots 1, 5 and 9 are divided by a horizontal separator into a top part and a bot
Understanding the Sector Radio Kit and the Antenna Interface Unit Understanding the Sector Radio Kit and the Antenna Interface Unit This section describes the Sector Radio Kit and the Antenna Interface Unit (AIU).
Chapter 1 ● Introducing the IP-Radio Node 8000 Understanding the Sector Radio Kit The Sector Radio Kit consists of two field-replaceable modules, the Radio Module (RM) and the Power Amplifier (PA). The two modules are installed in the appropriate cabinet slots and cable connections must be completed. • See Understanding the Radio Module on page 14. • See Understanding the Power Amplifier module on page 16. • See Installing a Power Amplifier on page 105.
Understanding the Sector Radio Kit and the Antenna Interface Unit Table 9 Radio Module (RM) faceplate components Component Description Latches and screws Top and bottom latches Close to insert the RM in its slot. Open to remove the RM from its slot. Captive screws Tighten to secure the module into its slot. Loosen before removing the RM from its slot. LEDs Interfaces Power Lights green when the RM is receiving power. Flashes during module initialization.
Chapter 1 ● Introducing the IP-Radio Node 8000 Understanding the Power Amplifier module The Power Amplifier (PA) is one of two modules that make up the Sector Radio Kit. See Figure 8 and Table 10. PAs install in upper slots 1, 5, and 9, depending on the radio sector. The PA supports a single sector and a single corresponding antenna. Typical deployments support three sectors and use three PAs. The PA is field-replaceable and hot swappable.
Understanding the Sector Radio Kit and the Antenna Interface Unit Table 10 Power Amplifier faceplate components Component Description Captive screw(s) Tighten to secure the PA in its slot. Loosen to remove the PA from its slot. Power switch Flip up to turn on power to the PA. Push down to turn off power to the PA. LEDs Interfaces Power Lights green when the PA receives power. Fail Lights red when the PA has failed. RF On Lights green when the RF is applied.
Chapter 1 ● Introducing the IP-Radio Node 8000 For information about installing the AIU: • See Understanding the installation process on page 40. • See Understanding the module installation process on page 104. AIU (Antenna Interface Unit) ESD jack RX0 TX Alpha sector Connects to slot 1 Sector Radio Kit Figure 9 18 TX RX0 RX1 RX1 Beta sector Connects to slot 5 Sector Radio Kit RX1 RX0 TX Gamma sector Connects to slot 9 Sector Radio Kit Antenna Interface Unit Release 2.
Understanding the Digital Module Kit Table 11 Antenna Interface Unit faceplate components Component Description Interfaces RX 0 Connects to the RX0 connector on the RM in slot 1. RX 1 Connects to the RX1 connector on the RM in slot 1. TX Connects to the TX connector on the PA in slot 1. RX 0 Connects to the RX0 connector on the RM in slot 5. RX 1 Connects to the RX1 connector on the RM in slot 5. TX Connects to the TX connector on the PA in slot 5.
Chapter 1 ● Introducing the IP-Radio Node 8000 Understanding Digital Module Kit redundancy You can install one or two Digital Module Kits. Only a single (primary) Digital Module Kit is required for non-redundant operation. This non-redundant configuration provides less protection from potential faults in Digital Module Kit components. See Figure 10. For non-redundant systems, use the following installation guidelines: • The primary Digital Module Kit modules install in slots 2, 3, and 4.
Understanding the Digital Module Kit Understanding the Timing Frequency Unit module The Timing Frequency Unit (TFU) provides system timing from Global Positioning System (GPS) antenna. See Figure 11 and Table 12. The primary TFU module installs in slot 2. The optional redundant TFU installs in slot 6. The TFU is field-replaceable and hot swappable. Hot swapping a TFU is service disrupting if it is the active TFU in a redundant configuration.
Chapter 1 ● Introducing the IP-Radio Node 8000 Table 12 TFU faceplate components Component Description Latches and screws Top and bottom latches Close to insert the TFU in its slot. Open to remove the TFU from its slot. Captive screw(s) Tighten to secure the TFU in its slot. Loosen before removing the TFU from its slot. LEDs 10 MHz Out Power Lights green when the TFU receives power. Alarm Lights red when the TFU is in an alarm state.
Understanding the Digital Module Kit Captive screw Top latch Power LEDs Alarm Standby Active DB-9 craft/serial port Ethernet craft port L1 BIO/SCs in slot 3 (primary) and slot 7 (redundant) LEDs L2 L3 L4 Enet Reset button Bottom latch BIO/SC Captive screw Figure 12 BIO/SC module IP-RN 8000 Installation & Commissioning Guide 23
Chapter 1 ● Introducing the IP-Radio Node 8000 Table 13 BIO/SC faceplate components Component Description Latches and screws Top and bottom latches Close when inserting the BIO/SC in its slot Open when removing the BIO/SC from its slot Captive screw(s) Tighten when securing the BIO/SC in its slot Loosen removing the BIO/SC from its slot LEDs Craft ports Power Lights green when the BIO/SC receives power. Alarm Lights red when the BIO/SC is in an alarm state.
Understanding the Digital Module Kit Understanding the 1xDOM module The 1xDOM (1xEV Data Only Modem) processes packets between the backhaul network and the 1xEV-DO baseband interfaces. See Figure 13 and Table 14. The 1xDOM uses Qualcomm technology and features FLM (Forward Link Module) and RLM (Reverse Link Module) processors. The 1xDOM receives timing synchronization from the TFU and the BIO/SC. The primary 1xDOM installs in slot 4. The optional redundant 1xDOM installs in slot 8.
Chapter 1 ● Introducing the IP-Radio Node 8000 Table 14 1xDOM faceplate components Component Description Latches and screws Top and bottom latches Close when installing the 1xDOM in its slot. Open when removing the 1xDOM from its slot. Captive screw(s) Tighten when securing the 1xDOM in its slot. Loosen when removing the 1xDOM from the slot. LEDs Interfaces Power Lights green when the 1xDOM receives power. Alarm Lights red when the 1xDOM is in an alarm state.
Understanding the Power Distribution Unit Understanding the Power Distribution Unit The Power Distribution Unit (PDU) contains control switches and circuit breakers that control power flow through the IP-RN 8000. See Figure 14 and Table 15. The PDU is pre-installed. The PDU is field-replaceable. Replacing the PDU is service disrupting. For information about power the node on, see Powering the node on page 126.
Chapter 1 ● Introducing the IP-Radio Node 8000 Table 15 Power Distribution Unit faceplate components Component Faceplate label Description Main Power Main Power Switch left to turn on power flow to the IP-RN 8000. Switch right to turn off power flow to the IP-RN 8000. Main power status LED Main Power Status Lights green when Main Power switch is flipped to the left and a power supply is delivering power.
Understanding the Alarm Unit Understanding the Alarm Unit The Alarm Unit provides LEDs for all alarm circuits and switches for enabling and disabling them. See Figure 15 and Table 16. The Alarm Unit is pre-installed. The Alarm Unit is field-replaceable. Replacing the Alarm Unit is service disrupting.
Chapter 1 ● Introducing the IP-Radio Node 8000 Table 16 Alarm Unit faceplate components Component Description LEDs Alarm summary When any alarm LED turns RED, this LED changes from green to red. If this LED is green, it means all 20 alarm LEDs are green 10 Standard LEDs 1 PRIMARY CABINET Reserved for future use. 2 EXPANSION CABINET Reserved for future use. 3 BATTERY CABINET Reserved for future use. 4 HIGH TEMP Lights red when the internal temperature exceeds 90 degrees F.
Understanding the Fan Unit Table 16 Alarm Unit faceplate components (continued) Component Description 20 on/off switches Switches 1-10 turn on and off the standard alarms. Turned off alarm circuits report no alarm status on LEDs. Switches 11-20 turn on and off the 10 external alarms circuits. Turned off alarm circuits report no alarm status on LEDs. Understanding the Fan Unit The Fan Unit moves air vertically through the chassis from the bottom to the top. See Figure 16 and Table 17.
Chapter 1 ● Introducing the IP-Radio Node 8000 Understanding the backhaul punch block and switch Backhaul links connect the IP-RN 8000 to an IP-RNC 8500 and carry user traffic and management traffic.
Understanding surge protection and grounding Understanding the backhaul switch The backhaul switch is pre-installed. The backhaul switch is field-replaceable. Replacing the backhaul switch is service disrupting. The backhaul switch is inside the cabinet and is not visible. It performs two important functions: • Secondary surge protection The IP-RN 8000 is protected from system transients on the backhaul caused by lightning and power cross conditions.
Chapter 1 ● Introducing the IP-Radio Node 8000 Understanding grounding requirements Connection of the cabinet ground wire and the lightening ground wire to external earth ground systems that meet all relevant codes and requirements is required. WARNING Grounding must be performed according to all relevant electrical codes and requirements. The site planner must review grounding requirements and determine the grounding plan accordingly.
Understanding external connections Table 18 IP-RN 8000 cable connections (continued) Cable Description Global Positioning System (GPS) antenna cables The Global Positioning System (GPS) provides the IP-RN 8000 with an accurate clock source to synchronize network functions. Two GPS antennas are required for redundancy and service continuity; if you are installing a non-redundant system, only a single GPS antenna is required.
Chapter 1 ● Introducing the IP-Radio Node 8000 Understanding the tech-on-site switch The tech-on-site switch is a security feature that enables detection of unauthorized entry into the cabinet through the door. The switch is located at the lower left of the front side of the cabinet and is only visible when the door is open. See Figure 2. The state of the switch is determined by the position of the main shaft. See Figure 18.
Understanding LEDs Understanding LEDs LEDs (light emitting diodes) on the faceplates of modules and units provide status information. LEDs can take three states: • Unlit — Indicates the LED or corresponding component is turned off • Green — Indicates normal operation (or TRUE) • Red — Indicates a condition that may require attention (or FALSE). The states of LEDs are documented in relevant sections of this chapter.
Chapter 1 ● Introducing the IP-Radio Node 8000 Cabinet side view with the front door closed Cabinet Front door Ambient loop Internal closed air loop Heat exchanger Fan Figure 19 Two loops of air flow for temperature control 38 Release 2.
Chapter 2 Installation process About this chapter This chapter explains installation and commissioning and provides the process for installing the IP-RN 8000. This chapter contains the following section.
Chapter 2 ● Installation process Understanding installation and commissioning This book explains how to physically install an IP-RN 8000 and how to commission it. • Installation covers all physical tasks, such as attaching the cabinet to the concrete pad, inserting modules, connecting power, connecting antennas, and so forth. Installation is performed first. See Understanding the installation process on page 40.
Understanding alternative installation Understanding alternative installation The order of events in the installation process are flexible to some degree. For example: • You can install the modules before connecting the antennas • You can install the antennas before the backhaul links. If you install antennas before the modules, power spikes could damage the modules.
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Chapter 3 Before you install About this chapter This chapter explains steps to take, warnings to follow, and notices to read, before installation.
Chapter 3 ● Before you install Site planning and construction Before installation, the site planner or installation manager must read the Airvana Cell Site Planning Guide. This guide explains all site requirements that must be met for a successful installation.
Safety Recommendations and Warnings Safety Recommendations and Warnings The guidelines that follow help to ensure your safety and to protect the IP-RN 8000. These guidelines may not address all potentially hazardous situations in your working environment, so be alert, and exercise good judgement at all times. • Keep the chassis area clear and dust-free before, during, and after installation. • Keep tools away from walk areas where people could fall over them.
Chapter 3 ● Before you install Install the IP-RN 8000 following local, national, or international electrical codes: • United States — National Fire Protection Association (NFPA70), United States National Electrical Code. • Canada — Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, CSA C22.1. • Other countries — International Electromechanical Commission (IEC) 364, Part 1 through Part 7. Warning Definition WARNING Warning means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury or death.
Notices Grounded Equipment Warning This equipment is intended to be grounded. Ensure that the IP-RN 8000 is connected to earth ground during normal use. Installation Warning Read the installation instructions before you connect the system to its power source. Notices Part-68 Notice This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the ACTA.
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Chapter 4 Installing the cabinet, power, and ground About this chapter This chapter explains in the procedures for installing the chassis and contains the following sections: • Understanding the cabinet installation process on page 50 • Understanding outdoor installation on page 51 • Understanding indoor installation on page 52 • Planning conduit and grounding installation on page 53 • Unpacking the cabinet from its shipping container on page 54 • Removing access panels on page 56 • Unbolting the cabinet f
Chapter 4 ● Installing the cabinet, power, and ground Understanding the cabinet installation process This process explains all steps and procedures to follow when installing the IP-RN 8000 cabinet at the cell site, connecting the main ground rods, and connecting power. Two people are required for cabinet installation. 1. Understanding outdoor and indoor installation Read these sections to understand outdoor and indoor installation requirements. • • 2. See Understanding outdoor installation on page 51.
Understanding outdoor installation Understanding outdoor installation This chapter provides a detailed process for outdoor cabinet installation. Additional detailed site planning and construction requirements are provided in the Airvana Cell Site Planning Guide. Also adhere to the following when planning the site. Mounting pad The procedures in this chapter refer to constructing a concrete pad onto which the cabinet is installed.
Chapter 4 ● Installing the cabinet, power, and ground Understanding indoor installation For indoor installation, you can follow the outdoor installation process, but you must adhere to the following requirements. Loading The building and floor must be able to support the load of the cabinet when fully populated with all optional equipment. The loading is a function of the weight and the footprint dimensions. • A fully populated cabinet weighs about 630 pounds. • The footprint dimensions are: width: 30.
Planning conduit and grounding installation Planning conduit and grounding installation It is important to plan the order in which you install conduit and connect the grounding coils to prevent difficulty. The difficulty could arise when: • Installing the second conduit after the first conduit is in place. The access panel could be difficult to remove if inflexible conduit is already installed. • Installing any conduit after the grounding coils are connected without slack.
Chapter 4 ● Installing the cabinet, power, and ground Unpacking the cabinet from its shipping container This procedure explains how to unpack the cabinet from its shipping container. Be sure you have read and understood Understanding the cabinet installation process on page 50 before continuing. Requirements • • 5/8 inch open ended wrench Slotted screwdriver Procedure 1. Familiarize yourself with the shipping crate.
Unpacking the cabinet from its shipping container 4. Using the same procedure, carefully remove the snaps holding the shipping crate’s wooden sides in place. As you remove the snaps, the wooden sides will fall off. Hold the sides in place as you remove the snaps. CAUTION 5. Remove the plastic bag covering the cabinet. 6. Remove any boxes that may have been tucked beneath the cabinet front door.
Chapter 4 ● Installing the cabinet, power, and ground Removing access panels This procedure explains how to remove the left-side access panel and to back the right side cable access panel away from the cabinet. Be sure you have read and understood Understanding the cabinet installation process on page 50 before continuing. Requirements • • 5/32 inch, tamper-resistant hex driver 17 mm open ended wrench Procedure 1. Locate the left side access panel. See Figure 3 on page 5. 2.
Unbolting the cabinet from its palette Unbolting the cabinet from its palette This procedure explains how to unbolt the cabinet from its shipping palette. At this point, the left side access panel is removed and the right side access panel is backed away from the cabinet. You now have access to the four bolts that attach the cabinet to the palette. Be sure you have read and understood Understanding the cabinet installation process on page 50 before continuing.
Chapter 4 3. ● Installing the cabinet, power, and ground Physically push down on each bolt forcing it out of the bottom of the pallet. CAUTION Do not open the door, or push on, or lean against the cabinet. The cabinet cab can tip over and cause death, injury, and equipment damage. Do not move the palette after removing the anchor bolts. This procedure is complete. Go to Placing the cabinet on the concrete pad on page 58.
Placing the cabinet on the concrete pad Procedure WARNING 1. The IP-RN 8000 is now disconnected from the palette. Do not open the door, or push on or lean against the cabinet as it may tip over causing equipment damage, injury, or death. Do not move the palette. Lay the insulation pad that was shipped with the IP-RN 8000 on the concrete pad. Ensure the four bolts embedded in the concrete pad or floor stick up through the holes at the corners of the insulation pad.
Chapter 4 4. ● Installing the cabinet, power, and ground Use the four lifting hooks on the top of the enclosure to attach the IP-RN 8000 to a crane or proper lifting device. Use of improper lifting equipment can result in personal injury or death and may result in damage to the IP-RN 8000. WARNING WARNING There must be a minimum of five feet clearance between the top of the cabinet and the crane hook to ensure shear forces do not bend and break the eye bolt hooks.
Placing the cabinet on the concrete pad NOTE CAUTION 5. In the following steps, one person should operate the lift and the other person should hold the backed away access panel up and out of the way and help align the cabinet with the four anchor bolts in the concrete pad as the cabinet is lowered into place. When lowering the cabinet onto the pad, take special care not to damage the threads on the anchor bolts. These four anchor bolts are essential to a successful installation.
Chapter 4 ● Installing the cabinet, power, and ground Bolting the cabinet in place This procedure explains how to bolt the cabinet onto the concrete insulation pad. Be sure you have read and understood Understanding the cabinet installation process on page 50 before continuing.
Re-installing the left side access panel Re-installing the left side access panel This procedure explains how to re-install the left side access panel. Be sure you have read and understood Understanding the cabinet installation process on page 50 before continuing. The right side access panel will remain backed away from the cabinet in order to install power and backhaul cables and conduit.
Chapter 4 ● Installing the cabinet, power, and ground Routing power and backhaul cables into cabinet and closing right side access panel At this point the cabinet is secured to its concrete pad, and the right side cable access panel is backed away from the cabinet. This is an appropriate time to thread the power cable into the cabinet and install the power conduit and to thread the backhaul cable into the cabinet and install its conduit according to your site planner’s specifications.
Connecting the power supply 5. Thread the backhaul cable through its conduit and attach the backhaul conduit to backhaul cable port on the right side cable access panel. To locate the backhaul cable port, see Right side view with the front door open on page 5. The backhaul cable could consist of one to four separate cables. See Understanding the backhaul installation process on page 74 NOTE 6. Reach through the power terminal access panel area and grip the backhaul cable(s). 7.
Chapter 4 ● Installing the cabinet, power, and ground Procedure 1. Open the main circuit breaker to disable power flow through the power cable. Break the circuit so that there is no power on the power cable. CAUTION 2. Failure disconnect the power from the power cable before connecting the power cable to the IP-RN 8000 can result in injury or death. Flip all power switches on the power distribution unit (PDU) to the right. See Understanding the Power Distribution Unit on page 27.
Grounding the cabinet 6. Strip the insulation from the power cable wires or prepare the wire ends as appropriate for the cable type and following all relevant codes and practices. 7. Using the 3/16 inch hex wrench, open the hex nuts on the power feed and return terminals. Open two hex nuts on each terminal if you are using a dual-wire cable. (Optionally, if you are using a three wire cable with a ground wire, use the hex wrench to open the ground hex nut.) 8.
Chapter 4 ● Installing the cabinet, power, and ground Procedure 1. Locate the two ground wires protruding from the lower right hand side of the cabinet. IP-RN 8000 front/right view IP-RN 8000 rear/left view Optional side ground points (A) Optional Side ground points (C) Required main ground wires 2. Optional rear ground points (B) Connect both ground wires to the site ground rod. The method of connecting the grounding wires to the site grounding system varies.
Testing primary power Testing primary power This procedure explains how to test whether power is applied to the IP-RN 8000, whether the voltage is at the correct nominal level at the cabinet’s power terminals, and whether power is distributed internally. Be sure you have read and understood Understanding the cabinet installation process on page 50 before continuing. CAUTION Take all appropriate safety precautions before closing the main circuit breaker and turning on power.
Chapter 4 3. ● Installing the cabinet, power, and ground Ensure the power supply at the power terminal is as the correct voltage level. a. b. c. Connect a volt meter to the power terminal by connecting the positive volt meter lead to the positive cabinet power terminal and the negative lead to the negative terminal. The volt meter should show voltage at 27 V DC nominal. Disconnect the volt meter. 4. Locate the Power Distribution Unit (PDU). 5.
Testing primary power 8. Flip the ALRM power switch on the PDU to the left to enable power application to the Alarm Unit and to the Heat Exchanger controller. a. To test whether power is applied to the Alarm Unit, press in the Alarm Test button at the lower left corner of the Alarm Unit. All 20 alarm LEDs light red indicating power application. If the LEDs do not light red, contact Airvana. b. For information about the Alarm Unit, see Understanding the Alarm Unit on page 29.
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Chapter 5 Connecting the backhaul About this chapter This chapter explains how to thread the backhaul link(s) through the cabinet and wire the backhaul(s) into the backhaul punch block.
Chapter 5 ● Connecting the backhaul Understanding the backhaul installation process This process explains all steps and procedures to follow when installing the backhaul. TIP 1. During the commissioning phase, backhaul links are tested with loopback tests. These tests require installing an external loopback on each link. If you plan to install the loopback into the punch block itself, the backhaul will have to be un-installed, then re-installed after the loopback test.
Understanding backhaul links Understanding backhaul links The backhaul connects the IP-RN 8000 to the IP-RNC 8500 and carries user traffic (access terminal to Internet) and management traffic (AirVista to IP-RN 8000). See Understanding the backhaul punch block and switch on page 32. Backhaul deployment/installation options are as follows: • One to four T1/E1 leased lines The combined total bandwidth of the T1/E1 leased lines is available for backhaul traffic.
Chapter 5 ● Connecting the backhaul Removing the punch block access panel This procedure explains how to remove the punch block access panel. Be sure you have read and understood Understanding the backhaul installation process on page 74 before continuing. Requirements • Number 2 Phillips head screwdriver Procedure WRIST STRAP 1. 2. Wear an ESD strap and connect the strap to the ESD jack in the Antenna Interface Unit when performing any installation procedure.
Routing backhaul to the backhaul punch block Routing backhaul to the backhaul punch block This procedure explains how to thread the backhaul cable(s) from the base of the cabinet up to the backhaul punch block in preparation for wiring the cables to the punch block. This procedure assumes that power is not being delivered to the cabinet. Be sure you have read and understood Understanding the backhaul installation process on page 74 before continuing.
Chapter 5 3. ● Connecting the backhaul Thread the backhaul from the cinch block up the left side of the cabinet between the cabinet and the chassis frame. Backhaul punch block Alarm punch block (right half) Tie and dress backhaul and thread through cabinet side Punch block access panel Backhaul cable 4. Pull the end of the backhaul through the opening at the left side of the backhaul punch block . Pull cable end through opening 5.
Wiring backhaul to the backhaul punch block Wiring backhaul to the backhaul punch block This procedure explains how to connect the backhaul wires to the backhaul punch block. Be sure you have read and understood Understanding the backhaul installation process on page 74 before continuing. Requirements • • • Wire cutters Electrician’s tool or knife to peel back wire coatings Standard punch down tool for type 66-Block punch block. Procedure WRIST STRAP 1.
Chapter 5 2. ● Connecting the backhaul Use Table 19to determine the backhaul cable wires to punch into the terminal positions. Table 19 Backhaul punch block pin-out Airvana wire color code (pre-wired into the punch block) Backhaul wire signal description Punch down position white wire/blue stripe T1/E1 backhaul number 1. Transmit. Positive (tip) 1 blue wire/white stripe T1/E1 backhaul number 1. Transmit. Negative (ring) 2 white wire/orange stripe T1/E1 backhaul number 1. Receive.
Wiring backhaul to the backhaul punch block Table 19 Backhaul punch block pin-out (continued) Airvana wire color code (pre-wired into the punch block) Backhaul wire signal description Punch down position black wire/slate stripe Not used 29 slate wire/black stripe yellow wire/blue stripe 30 Not used blue wire/yellow stripe yellow wire/orange stripe 32 Not used orange wire/yellow stripe yellow wire/green stripe Not used 35 36 Not used brown wire/yellow stripe yellow wire/slate stripe 33 34 g
Chapter 5 4. ● Connecting the backhaul Using standard punch block wiring techniques, punch the backhaul wires into the backhaul punch block. Ensure each wire pair is twisted evenly to within 1/2 inch of the terminal. If the untwisting of the wire pairs occurs more than 1/2 inch from the terminal the backhaul may not operate correctly. CAUTION Ensure the wire pair is threaded through the slot beneath the terminal.
Re-installing the access panels Re-installing the access panels This procedure explains how to re-install the backhaul access panel and the power terminal access panel. Be sure you have read and understood Understanding the backhaul installation process on page 74 before continuing. Requirements • Number 2 Phillips head screwdriver Procedure WRIST STRAP Wear an ESD strap and connect the strap to the ESD jack in he Antenna Interface Unit when performing any installation procedure.
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Chapter 6 Connecting antennas About this chapter This chapter explains how to install the Rox System cabinet seal and how to connect RF and GPS antennas internally and externally.
Chapter 6 ● Connecting antennas Understanding the antenna installation process This process explains all steps and procedures to follow when connecting RF and GPS antenna cables. 1. Understanding cautions and warnings Understand and follow all warnings and cautions or injury, death, or damage to equipment can occur. See Understanding warnings and cautions on page 87. 2. Understanding the Rox System This section explains the pre-assembled configuration in which the Rox System ships.
Understanding warnings and cautions Understanding warnings and cautions This section contains warnings and cautions that apply to all procedures in this chapter. Be sure you have read and understood Understanding the antenna installation process on page 86 before continuing. WARNING WARNING Do not perform any of these procedures when there is a possibility of lightning strikes. Death or injury could occur if lightning strikes during installation.
Chapter 6 ● Connecting antennas The pre-assembled Rox System can be used on installations with: • One, two, or three radio sectors. See Understanding radio sectors on page 13. If fewer than three radio sectors are used at a particular installation, the unused RF antenna cables exiting through the Rox System cabinet seal must be connected to external surge suppression equipment to prevent equipment damage from lightning strikes. • Redundant and non-redundant Digital Module Kits.
Optionally assembling your own Rox Optionally assembling your own Rox You can optionally assemble your own Rox System cabinet seal. If you are not assembling your Rox System cabinet seal, you can skip this section. With this option, Airvana provides the Rox System cabinet seal and related components, but you must provide the antenna cables and cable connectors. CAUTION If you assemble the Rox System cabinet seals, you are responsible for any damage resulting from improper assembly.
Chapter 6 ● Connecting antennas RF and GPS cable locations Airvana recommends installing the RF and GPS cables into the positions in the Rox System cabinet seal that are shown in Figure 20. This enables determination of which cable serves which function after the Rox System cabinet seal has been installed even if cable labels are missing. This recommendation is for a three sector node, with two RF antennas per sector, and in a redundant configuration requiring two GPS cables.
Removing access panels Removing access panels This procedure explains how to remove the two required access panels in order to install the Rox System Cabinet seal and connect all antennas. Be sure you have read and understood Understanding the antenna installation process on page 86 before continuing. Requirements • • 5/32 tamper-resistant screw driver Thread tapping kit with 1/4-20 thread bit at 3/4 inch depth Procedure 1. 2. Ensure that power is not being delivered to the IP-RN 8000. a.
Chapter 6 ● Connecting antennas Standard Rox System cabinet seal installation panel Non-standard Rox System installation panels 3. Remove the 10 screws from the antenna access panel with the tamper-proof screwdriver, being careful not to let the access panel fall when the final screw is removed. CAUTION 4. Access panels must be handled carefully. If they are bent they may not form a proper seal with the cabinet when they are re-installed.
Removing access panels Cabinet back view Surge protection access panel Take care. The access panel is heavy and requires support 6. Remove 15 of the 16 screws holding the surge protection access panel in place. Leave the top middle screw in place. 7. Hold the surge protection access panel firmly in place and remove the final screw using the tamper resistant screw driver. WARNING 8. The surge protection access panel is heavy.
Chapter 6 ● Connecting antennas Installing the Rox System cabinet seal This procedure explains how to install the Rox System cabinet seal. This procedure assumes that the power supply has been turned off and that power is not flowing to the cabinet. Be sure you have read and understood Understanding the antenna installation process on page 86 before continuing.
Installing the Rox System cabinet seal Cabinet back view RF and GPS antenna cables threaded into cabinet Rox System cabinet seal positioned for installation 6. Gently push the Rox System cabinet seal against the cabinet and position it for final attachment. 7. Screw in the one of the top middle screws by hand. Be sure to thread the rubber sealing washer on the screw shank before inserting it in the Rox System screw hole. Check to ensure each screw shank has a spacing washer as well.
Chapter 6 ● Connecting antennas Connecting GPS and RF antennas This procedure explains how to: • Connect the GPS and the RF antenna cables to the surge protection bar on the inside of the cabinet and to a required surge protection system/antenna cables system on the outside of the cabinet • Re-install the surge protection access panel. This procedure assumes that the power supply has been turned off and that power is not flowing to the cabinet.
Connecting GPS and RF antennas Power to the IP-RN 8000 must be turned off. WARNING WARNING CAUTION 1. The IP-RN 8000 must be properly grounded before antennas are installed. Failure to properly ground the IP-RN 8000 can result in danger to nearby persons and damage to equipment. See Understanding surge protection and grounding on page 33. The IP-RN 8000 has a secondary surge suppression system.
Chapter 6 ● Connecting antennas Surge suppression bar — top view from the rear Gamma (χ) sector Secondary GPS Beta (β) sector TX/RX0 Unused RX1 TX/RX0 Alpha (α) sector RX1 Primary GPS Unused RX1 TX/RX0 Unused Cable connections with two RF cables per sector If your deployment uses three antenna cables per sector, connect the cables to the connectors as follows: Surge suppression bar — top view from the rear Gamma (χ) sector Secondary GPS Beta (β) sector RX0 RX1 TX Alpha (α) sector TX
Connecting GPS and RF antennas 3. Use the torque wrench set to 10 inch pounds with the 13/16 inch open ended wrench bit to tighten every antenna cable connection on the surge suppression bar. Tightening the connectors to more than 15 inch pounds can damage the equipment. WARNING Rear view - Attaching antenna cables internally Attach antenna cables to top of surge suppression bar Ensure the correct cable is attached to the right connector Surge suppression bar Ensure all cables are attached 4.
Chapter 6 ● Connecting antennas RF and GPS antennas leading to external surge suppression equipment Rear view - 6 RF/2 GPS cable configuration Secondary GPS Gamma sector RX1 Gamma sector TX/RX0 Beta sector RX1 Beta sector TX/RX0 Primary GPS Alpha sector TX/RX0 Alpha sector RX1 5. Retrieve the 16 tamper-proof screws and rubber washers that you set aside when removing the panel. 6. Ensure the access panel is undamaged: • • 7. Examine the inside edge of the access panel.
Connecting GPS and RF antennas 9. Use a torque wrench with a 5/32 inch tamper-resistant hex drive bit set to 18 inch-pounds to tighten all screws evenly. If access panels screws are not tightened with the correct torque, electronic interface may occur causing equipment malfunction. WARNING 10. Connect all antenna cables to the proper external antennas/surge protection equipment. The connections are typically N-type and require a 13/16 inch open ended wrench. Tighten connections snugly.
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