OneCell® Hardware Installation, RP5000 series Release 4.0 Document Number: M0300A2 Document Revision: 4.0.
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Contents Document revision history About this document Audience ....................................................................................................................xiii Purpose.......................................................................................................................xiii What you need to know .............................................................................................xiii Customer documentation .....................................................
Contents Mounting the Radio Point above the ceiling tile...............................................4-15 Flown mount ............................................................................................................4-22 Flown mount installation...................................................................................4-24 Pole mount ...............................................................................................................4-31 Pole mount installation................
Contents Off-site activities ................................................................................................D-3 On-site activities.................................................................................................D-7 Post-Install Verification .................................................................................... D-11 Replacing Radio Points...........................................................................................D-13 Prerequisites ...............
List of figures Figure 1-1 Figure 1-2 Figure 4-1 Figure 4-2 Figure 4-3 Figure 4-4 Figure 5-1 Figure 5-2 Figure 5-3 Figure E-1 Figure E-2 Figure E-3 Figure E-4 Figure E-5 Figure E-6 Figure E-7 OneCell solution ..............................................................................1-3 Baseband Controller ports ...............................................................1-4 CommScope ceiling mount kit contents ..........................................4-3 Drop rail, system integrator-provided......
List of tables Table 1 Table 2 Table 1-1 Table A-1 Table E-1 Customer documentation ................................................................... xiv Conventions ........................................................................................ xv Baseband Controller physical port assignments.................................1-4 RF exposure for OneCell at maximum power internal antennas ......A-3 CAT-6A protection equipment parts list .........................................
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Document revision history The following section lists documentation changes in OneCell® Installation and Commissioning (M0300A2) for R4.0, the release for RP5000 series devices. Revision 4.0.11 (January 20, 2020) • Added Ban12, 14 and 17 content to Table A-1 on page A-3 Revision 4.0.10 (October 22, 2019) • Removed Commissioning section that included Configuration and Verification chapters and changed title to OneCell Hardware Installation, RP5000 series Revision 4.0.
Document revision history — Added notes to Table A-1 on page A-3 • Appendix D, Field Replaceable Units — Replaced drawings that had two Ethernet cable with drawings of one Ethernet cable Revision 4.0.07 (September 16, 2019) • Chapter 6, Configuring the OneCell system — Replaced Figure 6-1 on page 6-3 and Table 6-1 on page 6-4 Revision 4.0.
Document revision history Revision 4.0.
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About this document This document provides the procedures for installing and configuring the Baseband Controller and Radio Points. Audience This document is written for computer hardware installers and administrators, network architects and business planners who are responsible for the planning and design of the CommScope OneCell deployment environment. Purpose This guide provides the information necessary for installing the OneCell hardware in the operator’s network.
About this document Table 1. Customer documentation Title Contents OneCell® Feature Guide (M0300A0) Contains a description of anchor features for the current release, and a system overview, including CommScope provided components and required components from other vendors.
About this document Conventions This guide uses the following text conventions, as applicable. Table 2. Conventions Convention Description Syntax symbols <> Enclose a required parameter or set of parameters. For example: >band-class is a required parameter. [] Enclose an optional parameter or set of parameters. For example: >activate image [reboot] [reboot] is an optional parameter. | Separates items on a list of parameters, only one of which can be used.
About this document Table 2. Conventions Convention Description Plain italic font Indicates file names, directory paths, book titles, chapter titles, and user accounts. Bold font Indicates text that appears on screen exactly as shown, for example, names of screens, names of buttons, items on menus, and items on pull down lists. blue text Indicates a hypertext link. Other conventions > Indicates graphical user interface (GUI) menu path.
Part I: Overview and preparation Chapter 1 CommScope OneCell® overview Chapter 2 Preparing to install the OneCell system DRAFT
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Chapter 1 CommScope OneCell® overview This chapter contains a high level overview of the OneCell deployment and the OneCell components installed in the OneCell system. Overview 1-2 CommScope OneCell system 1-2 OneCell hardware components 1-3 DRAFT OneCell® Installation, RP5000 series, Release 4.
Chapter 1 CommScope OneCell® overview Overview OneCell is a revolutionary wireless system that can deliver the ultimate in wireless performance.
Chapter 1 CommScope OneCell® overview Figure 1-1. OneCell solution OneCell hardware components The OneCell hardware consists of the following components: • Baseband Controller — Baseband Controller Chassis — Baseband Controller Module — Power/Fan Unit (PFU) The following ports are on the front panel of the Baseband Controller Module. Table 1-1 shows the port assignments. In addition, there is a connector used for the GPS antenna cable.
Chapter 1 CommScope OneCell® overview Table 1-1. Figure 1-2.
Chapter 2 Preparing to install the OneCell system This section has the steps to complete before starting the OneCell installation. Overview 2-2 Before installing the OneCell components 2-2 DRAFT OneCell® Installation, RP5000 series, Release 4.
Chapter 2 Preparing to install the OneCell system Overview This document describes the OneCell installation and includes: • Chapter 3, Baseband Controller installation • Chapter 4, RP5100i installation • Chapter 5, RP5100r installation Before installing the OneCell components Before installing the OneCell components, the system integrator must plan the network for the topology that will be deployed. See OneCell® Network Planning Guide (M0300A1).
Part II: OneCell component installation Chapter 3 Baseband Controller installation Chapter 4 RP5100i installation Chapter 5 RP5100r installation DRAFT
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Chapter 3 Baseband Controller installation This chapter contains the Baseband Controller installation procedures, including chassis installation into a rack, Baseband Controller Module and Power/Fan Unit installation into the Baseband Controller Chassis and the cables required for a basic installation. Preparing for Baseband Controller installation 3-2 Installing the Baseband Controller into a rack 3-2 DRAFT OneCell® Installation, RP5000 series, Release 4.
Chapter 3 Baseband Controller installation Preparing for Baseband Controller installation Open the shipping box. It should have the components for one complete Baseband Controller Module: • Baseband Controller Chassis – including four mounting screws • Baseband Controller Module • Power/Fan Unit (PFU) The Baseband Controller is 1U high. Be sure there is enough room for the Baseband Controller in the rack.
Chapter 3 Baseband Controller installation 2 Slide the chassis into the rack. 3 Line up the holes in the chassis ears to the holes in the rack. 4 Secure the chassis with the screws. DRAFT OneCell® Installation, RP5000 series, Release 4.
Chapter 3 Baseband Controller installation Carefully slide the BC into the front of the chassis. 6 Secure the BC by tightening the front panel screws. DRAFT 5 3-4 M0300A2 4.0.
Chapter 3 Baseband Controller installation 7 In the back of the rack, carefully slide the PFU into the back of the chassis. CAUTION The PFU has a fan hazard. A label is affixed to the top of the PFU indicating the hazard. Fan hazard label NOTE: The connectors on the PFU should fit easily into the connector on the BC. Do not force the PFU into the chassis. DRAFT OneCell® Installation, RP5000 series, Release 4.
Chapter 3 Baseband Controller installation Secure the PFU by tightening the thumb screws. 9 Connect the power cord to the PFU. DRAFT 8 3-6 M0300A2 4.0.
Chapter 3 Baseband Controller installation 10 On the Baseband Controller Module’s front panel, connect the GPS antenna cable. 11 Connect the Ethernet or fiber optic cable to the appropriate port. DRAFT OneCell® Installation, RP5000 series, Release 4.
Chapter 3 Baseband Controller installation 12 On the back of the Baseband Controller, turn on the power. DRAFT The LEDs on the front panel will be solid green, when the power is on. If none are on, check your power connection. If the LED pattern is other than all green, see Baseband Controller LED patterns on page B-2. 3-8 M0300A2 4.0.
Chapter 4 RP5100i installation This chapter describes installing indoor Radio Points on ceiling tiles, above ceiling tiles, on poles and in a flown configuration. RP5100i installation overview 4-2 Ceiling mount 4-3 Flown mount 4-22 Pole mount 4-31 DRAFT OneCell® Installation, RP5000 series, Release 4.
Chapter 4 RP5100i installation RP5100i installation overview The RP5100i is the Radio Point for indoor solutions. There are four configurations for installing the RP5100i, which are dependent on the ceiling type. NOTE Ceiling mount, on tile • Ceiling mount, above tile • Flown mount • Pole mount Once the Radio Point is installed and powered on, it may take up to 20 minutes for the frequency to stabilize and lock. If the MR port is connected to a switch that does not provide IEEE802.
Chapter 4 RP5100i installation Ceiling mount Mounting the Radio Point (RP) above or on the ceiling tile requires the following hardware provided by CommScope: • Radio Point plate and screws • 4" octagon box, 1-1/2" deep with 1/2" side cutouts • Clamp and screw Figure 4-1. CommScope ceiling mount kit contents Octagon box Mounting plate for octagon box with 2 screws Mounting plate for RP with 4 screws DRAFT OneCell® Installation, RP5000 series, Release 4.
Chapter 4 RP5100i installation Mounting the Radio Point (RP) above or on the ceiling tile requires the following hardware provided by the system integrator: • Drop rail – Eaton B-line BA50A or equivalent, with a static load capacity of at least 25 lbs without a drop wire, recommended Figure 4-2. Drop rail, system integrator-provided Drop rail DRAFT Clamp 2 screws 4-4 M0300A2 4.0.
Chapter 4 RP5100i installation Mounting the Radio Point on the ceiling tile 1 Remove two ceiling tiles from the overhead. 2 Place the octagon box on the tile and trace the outline. Cut the opening. 3 Drill a 1/2-inch diameter hole for the Ethernet cable pass-through. NOTE: Use a 1-1/2 deep RACO 8125 or equivalent. DRAFT OneCell® Installation, RP5000 series, Release 4.
Chapter 4 RP5100i installation 70 mm (2.7”) 138 mm (5.4”) 4 Attach the octagon box to the ceiling bracket using a clamp and screw. Clamp DRAFT Drop ceiling rail 4-6 Octagon box Screws M0300A2 4.0.
Chapter 4 RP5100i installation 5 Replace the ceiling tile with the cutouts. DRAFT OneCell® Installation, RP5000 series, Release 4.
Chapter 4 RP5100i installation Install the drop rail/octagon box assembly over the modified tile. DRAFT 6 4-8 M0300A2 4.0.
Chapter 4 RP5100i installation 7 Attach the mounting plate onto the octagon box and feed the Ethernet cable through the small hole in the ceiling tile. Ethernet cable Mounting plate DRAFT OneCell® Installation, RP5000 series, Release 4.
Chapter 4 RP5100i installation 8 Attach base plate to the Radio Point. NOTE: 9 Apply thread locking compound to screws prior to installation. Mount the Radio Point on the octagon box plate. DRAFT Ethernet cable 4-10 M0300A2 4.0.
Chapter 4 RP5100i installation 10 Secure Radio Point to the octagon plate. DRAFT OneCell® Installation, RP5000 series, Release 4.
Chapter 4 RP5100i installation 11 Remove the cover from the RP. The cover is attached to the RP with two lanyards. DRAFT NOTE: 4-12 M0300A2 4.0.
Chapter 4 RP5100i installation 12 Connect Ethernet cable to the MR port on the Radio Point. DRAFT OneCell® Installation, RP5000 series, Release 4.
Chapter 4 RP5100i installation 13 Replace plastic cover on the Radio Point. DRAFT 14 Replace the ceiling tile next to the Radio Point. 4-14 M0300A2 4.0.
Chapter 4 RP5100i installation Mounting the Radio Point above the ceiling tile 1 Remove ceiling tile from the overhead. DRAFT OneCell® Installation, RP5000 series, Release 4.
Chapter 4 RP5100i installation 2 Attach the octagon box to the bracket. NOTE: CommScope recommends an Eaton B-line – BA50A adjustable bracket. Clamp Drop rail Octagon box DRAFT Screw 4-16 M0300A2 4.0.
Chapter 4 RP5100i installation 3 Attach the bracket to the mounting plate to the octagon box. 4 Attach plate to the Radio Point. NOTE: Apply thread locking compound to screws prior to installation. DRAFT OneCell® Installation, RP5000 series, Release 4.
Chapter 4 RP5100i installation Attach the Radio Point to the octagon box mounting plate. DRAFT 5 4-18 M0300A2 4.0.
Chapter 4 RP5100i installation 6 Install drop rail above the ceiling tile. DRAFT OneCell® Installation, RP5000 series, Release 4.
Chapter 4 RP5100i installation 7 Remove the cover from the RP . NOTE: Connect the Ethernet cables to the Radio Point MR port. DRAFT 8 The cover is attached to the RP with two lanyards. 4-20 M0300A2 4.0.
Chapter 4 RP5100i installation 9 Replace the cover on the Radio Point. NOTE: The minimum clearance for cooling is 3 inches. Ceiling tile OneCell® Installation, RP5000 series, Release 4.
Chapter 4 RP5100i installation 10 Replace the ceiling tile. Flown mount The Radio Point can be flown mounted on the end of a rod. This configuration is used for building where there are no drop ceilings. DRAFT Mounting the Radio Point (RP) in the flown configuration requires the following hardware provided by CommScope in the mounting kit: 4-22 • Radio Point plate and screws • 4" octagon box, 1-1/2" deep with 1/2" side cutouts NOTE: • Remove the top, middle cutout.
Chapter 4 RP5100i installation Figure 4-3. CommScope flown mount kit contents Octagon box Mounting plate for octagon box with 2 screws Mounting plate for RP with 4 screws Mounting the Radio Point (RP) in the flown configuration requires the following hardware provided by the system integrator: • Rod, 3/8-inch threaded • Nut • Lock nut, nylon • Flat washers DRAFT OneCell® Installation, RP5000 series, Release 4.
Chapter 4 RP5100i installation Flown mount installation 1 Attach the threaded, 3/8-inch rod, cut to the required length, to the ceiling. 2 Install the nut and a flat washer on the rod. 3 Slide the octagon box on the rod and install a flat washer and the nylon lock nut. NOTE: DRAFT Be sure the bracket is tight between the nuts and there is enough clearance at the end of the rod to attach the bracket to the Radio Point. 4-24 M0300A2 4.0.
Chapter 4 RP5100i installation 4 Attach plate to octagon box. DRAFT OneCell® Installation, RP5000 series, Release 4.
Chapter 4 RP5100i installation Attach the mounting plate to the Radio Point. DRAFT 5 4-26 M0300A2 4.0.
Chapter 4 RP5100i installation 6 Attach the Radio Point to the octagon box. DRAFT OneCell® Installation, RP5000 series, Release 4.
Chapter 4 RP5100i installation 7 Remove the cover from the RP. The cover is attached to the RP with two lanyards. DRAFT NOTE: 4-28 M0300A2 4.0.
Chapter 4 RP5100i installation 8 Connect the Ethernet cable to the Radio Point MR port. DRAFT OneCell® Installation, RP5000 series, Release 4.
Chapter 4 RP5100i installation 9 Attach the plastic cover to the Radio Point. DRAFT Installation is complete. 4-30 M0300A2 4.0.
Chapter 4 RP5100i installation Pole mount The Radio Point can be pole mounted. This configuration is used for building where there are no drop ceilings. Mounting the Radio Point (RP) on a pole requires the following hardware provided by CommScope in the mounting kit: • Mounting bracket • Screws Figure 4-4.
Chapter 4 RP5100i installation Slide the adjustable clamp through the slots on the Radio Point bracket. 3 Wrap the clamp around the pole and tighten the clamp screw to secure the Radio Point to the pole. DRAFT 2 4-32 M0300A2 4.0.
Chapter 4 RP5100i installation 4 Remove the cover from the RP. NOTE: The cover is attached to the RP with two lanyards. DRAFT OneCell® Installation, RP5000 series, Release 4.
Chapter 4 RP5100i installation Connect the Ethernet cable to the Radio Point MR port. DRAFT 5 4-34 M0300A2 4.0.
Chapter 4 RP5100i installation 6 Replace the plastic cover on the Radio Point. DRAFT OneCell® Installation, RP5000 series, Release 4.
Chapter 4 RP5100i installation DRAFT Installation is complete. 4-36 M0300A2 4.0.
Chapter 5 RP5100r installation This chapter describes installing Rugged Radio Points on poles and walls. Rugged Radio Point installation overview 5-2 Pole mount installation 5-4 Wall mount installation 5-10 DRAFT OneCell® Installation, RP5000 series, Release 4.
Chapter 5 RP5100r installation Rugged Radio Point installation overview The Rugged Radio Point (RP) ships with the following hardware: • Radio Point • Mounting plate • Mounting bolts (M8 Hex) • RJ45, IP67 connector for CAT 6A cables Figure 5-1. An M8 hex wrench is required to install mounting bolts.
Chapter 5 RP5100r installation • NOTE RJ45, IP67 connector for CAT 5E If the MR port is connected to a switch that does not provide IEEE802.3bt, type-4 PoE power, the SR port can be used to provide power with a PoE++ injector. In this case, the installer needs to provide a CAT 5E – MPN 17-10044 connector (https:// www.conec.com/catalog/en/rj45-stecker-set.html) to connect the RJ45 to the SR port. For more information, see OneCell® Network Planning Guide (M0300A1). Figure 5-2.
Chapter 5 RP5100r installation Figure 5-3. RJ45, IP67 connector assembly Pole mount installation There is vertical orientation for pole mount installations NOTE The minimum pole diameter requirement is 4'' (102mm). Vertical pole mount 1 Slide the two U bolt clamps onto the pole and secure the RP mounting plate to the clamps with four nuts. DRAFT OneCell® Installation, RP5000 series, Release 4.
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Chapter 5 RP5100r installation 2 Insert two screws into the upper holes on opposite sides of the RP. Required orientation is with connectors at the bottom of the RP DRAFT OneCell® Installation, RP5000 series, Release 4.
Chapter 5 RP5100r installation 3 Hang the RP to the mounting bracket using the installed screws. CAUTION Ensure that the RP is oriented correctly with all connectors at the bottom of the RP. DRAFT Required orientation with connectors at the bottom of the RP 5-7 M0300A2 4.0.
Chapter 5 RP5100r installation 4 Align holes at bottom location of bracket. Insert and tighten the bottom screws through the plate hole into both sides of the RP. Be sure that all four screws are tightened. NOTE: The torque requirement for the mounting screws is 20-21 in-lbs. DRAFT OneCell® Installation, RP5000 series, Release 4.
Chapter 5 RP5100r installation 5 Connect the antenna cables on the bottom of the RP. 6 Connect the Ethernet cable RJ45 end to the bottom of the RP to the MR port. DRAFT MR port 5-9 M0300A2 4.0.
Chapter 5 RP5100r installation Wall mount installation Drill four holes in the wall using the mounting plate to determine the hole locations. Mount the backplate on the wall with four molly screws. DRAFT 1 5-10 M0300A2 4.0.
Chapter 5 RP5100r installation 2 Insert two screws into the upper holes on opposite sides of the RP as shown in the drawing below. Required orientation is with connectors at the bottom of the RP DRAFT OneCell® Installation, RP5000 series, Release 4.
Chapter 5 RP5100r installation 3 Attach the RP to the mounting plate. Required orientation is with connectors at the bottom of the RP 4 Tighten the top screws on the RP and insert and tighten the bottom screws on the RP. The torque requirement for the mounting screws is 20-21 in-lbs. DRAFT NOTE: 5-12 M0300A2 4.0.
Chapter 5 RP5100r installation 5 Insert and tighten the bottom screws through the plate hole into both sides of the RP. DRAFT OneCell® Installation, RP5000 series, Release 4.
Chapter 5 RP5100r installation 6 Connect the antenna cables on the bottom of the RP. 7 Connect the Ethernet cable RJ45 end to the bottom of the RP to the MR port. DRAFT MR port 5-14 M0300A2 4.0.
