CorningOptical Communications High Power GX™Tri DAS System User Manual APRIL 2014 P/N 709C010702 Draft
Warranties Hardware Corning Optical Communications warrants to the original purchaser(“Customer”) that for the duration of the warranty period, One (1) year, commencing on the date of shipment of theHardware, unless otherwise agreed in writing by Corning Optical Communications(the “Hardware Warranty Period”), theHardware furnished by Corning Optical Communicationsshall be freein all material respects from defects in material and workmanship,and shall conform to the applicable portions of theSpecifications,
Software Warranty Corning Optical Communications warrants to the original purchaser (“Customer”) that for the duration of the warranty period, One (1) year, commencing on the date of shipment of the Software, unless otherwise agreed in writing by Corning Optical Communications(the “Software Warranty Period”), the Software shall conform with, and perform the functions set Forth in the Specifications, and shall be free from defects in material or workmanship (the “Software Warranty”).
2. Prior to repair, Corning Optical Communications will advise thecustomer of our test results and any charges for repairing customer-caused problems or out-of-warrantyconditions etc. 3. Repaired products are warranted for the balance of theoriginal warranty period, or at least 90 days from dateof shipment.
Warnings and Admonishments There may be situations, particularly for work place environments near high-powered RF sources, where recommended limits for safe exposure of human beings to RF energy could be exceeded. In such cases, restrictive measures or actions may be necessary to ensure the safe use of RF energy. The equipment has been designed and constructed to prevent, as far as reasonably, practicable danger.
WARNING! The design of the antenna installation needs to be implemented in such a way so as to ensure RF radiation safety levels and non-environmental pollution during operation. Compliance with RF safety requirements: Corning Optical Communications products have no inherent significant RF radiation. The RF level on the downlink is very low at the downlink ports. Therefore, there is no dangerous RF radiation when the antenna is not connected.
Laser Safety Fiber optic ports of the GX system emit invisible laser radiation at the 1310/1550 nm wavelength window. The laser apertures /outputs are the green SC/APC Bulkhead adapters located on the front panel of the equipment. The product is Class 1/Hazard level 1 External optical power is less than 10mW, Internal optical power is less than 500mW. To avoid eye injury never look directly into the optical ports, patch cords or optical cables.
Standards and Certifications Corning Optical Communications products have met the approvals of the following certifying organizations: Category Safety: EMC: Radio: ISO: Standards CB: IEC 60950; NRTL: UL 60950; CAN/CSA: C22.2 NO 60950 ETSI: EN 301489; FCC: Part 15 subpart B ETSI: EN 301908; EN 301502; EN 300609 FCC: Part 22, 24, 27 ISO 9001: 2000 and ISO 13485: 2003 About this Guide This Installation Guide describes how to perform the physical installation of the GX unit.
List of Acronyms BDA Bi-Directional Amplifier BTS Base Transceiver Station BTSC Base Transceiver Station Conditioner BU Base Unit DL Downlink OCH-GX (Dedicated GX) Optical Central Hub RU Remote (Hub )Unit RIU Radio Interface Unit UL Uplink List of Acronyms P/N 709C010702 Page 9
Table of Contents Warranties .................................................................................................................................2 Hardware ........................................................................................................................................... 2 Software Warranty ............................................................................................................................. 3 Returns ...............................................
3 System Installation ..........................................................................................................24 3.1 Installing External Filter (If Required) ............................................ Error! Bookmark not defined. 3.2 Installing External Combiner ...................................................................................................... 39 3.3 Installing the GX Unit ....................................................................
1 Introduction Corning Optical Communications GX-Tri offers a cost-effective 40W (46dBm) high power remote outdoor coverage solution for Corning Optical Communications Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS). GX-Tri is a fiber-fed, multi-frequency, multi-operator remote designed to complement the MA1000 and MA2000 and MA2000 lower power, standard remotes. GX can also be installed as a dedicated solution for new sites, providing complete RF coverage options for open indoor, tunnel and adjacent outdoor spaces.
1.1 Key Features and Capabilities Multi-Frequency/Multi-Service RF Transport Platform: Accommodates CDMA, GSM, WCDMA, LTE, EDGE, EV-DO technologies and more. Four model-dependent bands per enclosure Cost-Effective Higher Power: Optimizes and reduces the number of antennas required to cover open and outdoor areas by offering 46dBm composite power per frequency band Operator-Grade Operation: Advanced signal handling and management ensures operator-grade performance.
1.2.1 SISO Scenario Figure 1-2 illustrates a scenario including one GX Tri-Band and one GX Tri-Band remote unit remote. Note that all site elements are managed and controlled via a single SC-450 Controller* that enables local and remote management, and provides single-source, centralized „common headend‟ controls of all installed elements. For the GX path, at the Headend, the BTS or BDA signal is conditioned by the RIU, ensuring a constant RF level.
1.2.2 MIMO Scenario Figure 1-3illustrates a MIMO scenario supported by two GX Tri-Band units. In MIMO installations each MIMO stream is supported by a single GX unit. The MIMO1 and MIMO2 services are conditioned via two independent sectors in the RIU-12 (i.e. Sector A and Sector B) and routed through separate optical modules in the OCH.
1.2.3 Signal Path On the DL, combined RF signals (from up to four supported services) from the Radio Interface Unit (RIU) are converted into optical signals by the Optical Control Hub (OCH). The optical signals are then transmitted to the GX at the remote site via optical fiber. The signals are filtered and amplified at the GX and transmitted through the service specific output ports to the broadband antennas.
1.3 System Monitoring and Management The GX-Tri Remote Unit is centrally managed via the MobileAccess SC-450 Controller. Note: The GX Tri-Band solution is supported by SC-450 v5.4 and higher. GX-Tri is not connected directly to the controller; it is connected to the OCH-GX element (that is connected to the controller). Thus, the controller monitors views and manages the GX-Trivia the OCH-GX, hosting the GX unit. The following shows the Config [uration] tab of the selected GX unit.
1.4 GX-Tri Unit Interfaces All of the GX interfaces (except for the power connector) are located externally on the underside of the unit (facing down when unit is mounted). The unit interfaces include the RF, power, optical link and external alarms connections. The power connector is located in a separate side panel.
Table 1-1 and Table 1-2provide descriptions of the GX-Tri connectors and LEDs. INTERFACE DESCRIPTION Service Connectors DIN female connectors to antennas (or external combiner – see section 3.2) (e.g. Spring 800MHz, 1900MHz, AWS) OP Corning OptiTap™ Fiber-optic waterproof connector – connects to OCHGX-XR using Corning OptiTap™ to SC/APC cable (ordered separately) IMPORTANT! OptiTap™ pullot force ranges from a few lbs to 50+ lbs with the dust cap or connector installed.
1.5 (Optional) External Multiplexer Note: The External Combiner is optional and ordered separately (P/N: AK-GX-FILT-COMB). The 4 x 1 external multiplexer filters and combines the service specific RF signals received from the GX and transmits the converged input signals through a single output port to the broadband service antenna.
2 Installation Guidelines This chapter provides the general guidelines for installing the GX Tri-band Remote Unit and includes information such as site considerations and installation requirements. 2.1 Site Considerations The distance between the GX Tri-Band service antenna and the coverage area should correspond to LOS (Line of Sight) requirements for maximum coverage area. The maximum fiber path loss is 6dB.
2.2 Installation Requirements Working space available for installation and maintenance for each mounting arrangement. Ensure unrestricted airflow. Ensure grounding connector is within reach of the ground wire. Ensure a power source is within reach of the power cord and the power source has sufficient capacity. Where appropriate, ensure unused RF connectors are terminated. Do not locate the equipment near large transformers or motors that may cause electromagnetic interference.
2.3 Fiber Optic Rules ATTENTION! Please also refer to the Laser Safety section in the document Preface. Fiber optic cables require proper handling. Do not stretch, puncture, or crush the fiber cable(s) with staples, heavy equipment, doors, etc. Always maintain the minimum bending radius specified by the cable manufacturer. The minimum bend radius is usually ten times the cable's outer diameter.
3 System Installation This chapter describes the installation procedure for the GX Quad-bandRemote Units. The installation of the system components must be in the following order: 1. External Combiner installation (optional). See section 3.2. 2. GX-TriInstallation. See section Error! Reference source not found..
3.1 Installing the GX unit 3.1.1 Selecting Mounting Location Select the mounting location (wall/pole): General surroundings Ventilated and easy-to-reach area Proximity to the antenna in order to minimize cable loss For installations with GX External Multiplexer - take into consideration that the unit must be mounted adjacent to the GX RF interfaces to facilitate the connections (DIN-DIN cables = 1.2 m). 3.1.
Item Quantity Copper Grounding Wire (2m) 1 RJ-45 Ethernet communication cable 1 Image 3.Check for signs of external damage. If there is any damage, call your MobileAccess service representative. 3.1.3 Additional Required Tools The following tools are the minimum required when installing the GX remote unit or performing routine maintenance: Electric Drill (Φ12 head for drilling holes for wall mount) Spanner (0.
GX Mounting Bracket Figure 3-1 3. Using six(M10x110) Masonry bolts per bracket – secure the Mounting Brackets to the wall with the protruding pinsfacing towards you. The GXTri-Bandwill be hung on these. See Figure 3-1.
Mounting Procedure and Zoom In of Hung Unit Figure 3-2 4. Connectors facing down, carefully fit and hang the GX unit on the Pins(SeeFigure 3-2) protruding from the top, and middle-bottom parts of the mounting bracket. 5. Using a spanner or wrench, tighten the two M8 nuts on the top and bottom of the mounting bracket as shown in Figure 3-3. Note: It is recommended to use a threadlocker to tightly seal the nuts. M8 Bolts Wall Mounted GX – Bottom View Figure 3-3 6.
3.1.4.2 Indoor Wall Mount Installation This section provides instructions on how to mount the GX Tri-Bandunit on indoor concrete walls using the AK- AK-GX-QUAD-BRKT-INDOOR accessory kit (ordered separately). Note the following: The AK-GX-QUAD-BRKT-INDOOR accessory kit is designed for installations on concrete walls only. The GX unit is mounted with the connectors facing UPWARDS (as opposed to all other installation types).
1. Determine the installation location so that there is enough free space for proper ventilation and technical support access. 2. Referring to Figure 3-4, perform the following before mounting: Disassemble the mounting hooks from the GX by unscrewing the relevant bolts. Assemble the top wall rack on the GX using six M5×12 hex socket head cap screws. Assemble the bottom wall rack on the GX using eight M5×12 hex socket head cap screws.
Over View of Mounting Procedure Figure 3-5 Note: Eight M10 masonry bolts are required (not provided).
3. Position the GX and Bracket assembly so that the mounting brackets face the wall.Refer to “Side View” (top-left image) and “Front View” (top-right image) shown in Figure 3-5. 4. Using the screw holes as a template, drill the required holes in the floor and wall (drill directly through the screw holes). Refer to “Front View” (top-right image) and “Top View” (bottom-left image) shown in Figure 3-5. 5. Insert masonry M10 bolts into drilled holes and tighten. Refer toFigure 3-6.
To mount the unit on a pole (not wooden) 1. Select the appropriate location according to the following criteria: Accessibility Antenna location and distance Proximity to the antenna in order to minimize cable loss 2. Secure the mounting bracket by slipping the 5 hose clamps (provided) through the mounting bracket and tighten securely. Refer toFigure 3-7 and Figure 3-8. Bracket Slots for Hose Clamps Figure 3-7 Bracket Mounted on Pole Figure 3-8 3.
Note: It is recommended to use a threadlocker to tightly seal the nuts. M8 Bolts Hooking GX-Trito Bracket Pole Mounted GXQuad Pole Mounted GX – Bottom View Figure 3-9 Figure 3-10 Figure 3-11 3.1.4.4 Wooden Pole Mount Installation This section provides instructions on how to mount the GX Tri-Bandunit on wooden poles using the AK-GXQUAD-BRKT-WDPOLE accessory kit (ordered separately). To mount a GX unit on a wooden pole 1.
Insert the bracket middle part into the bottom part and tighten the four M6x16 hex socket screws. Insert the assembled parts into the top part and tighten the four M6x16 hex socket screws. Refer to Figure 3-12. Wooden Pole Bracket Assembly Figure 3-12 2.
Screw in the two additional screws into the remaining middle mounting holes and tighten. Note: The distance between the bracket bottom screw and the ground must be at least 20mm. See Figure 3-13 Mounting The Bracket Note: Figure 3-13 For Single GX unit installations – unit is mounted onto middle of bracket (Figure 3-14); For Dual GX unit installations – units are mounted on the sides of the bracket (Figure 3-15).
Single GX Unit Installation (Mounted in Middle of Bracket) – Top View Figure 3-14 Dual GX Unit Installation (One on each Bracket Side) – Top View Figure 3-15 4. Mount the GX unit onto the bracket: Referring Figure 3-16, Hang the GXon the pins protruding from the relevant(see above note) top and center parts of the bracket. See and Figure 3-17 and Figure 3-22 for final Assembly.
Hooking GX onto Bracket Pole Mounted GX – Single Mount Figure 3-17 Figure 3-16 Pole Mounted GX – Dual Mount System Installation P/N 709C010702 Figure 3-18 Page 38
3.2 Installing External Combiner Note: The external combiner is ordered separately and supports up to 4 service inputs. The GX remote unit supports 3 services, requiring that the unused combiner input be terminated. The 4x1 external combiner (AK-GX-FILT-COMB) combines the input signals of the four GX supported bands (e.g. CELL, PCS, LTE700 and AWS) and transmits them through a single output port to the broadband service antenna. 3.2.1 Unpacking and Inspection 1.
3.2.2 Mounting the External Combiner 3.2.2.1 Wallmount 1. Using the combiner bracket mounting holes as a guide mark and drill four holes for the provided M6 bolts 2. Mount combiner on wall using the M6 bolts, spring and flat washers (four of each) provided in theExternal Combiner Kit. 3.2.2.2 Pole mount Slip a hose clamp through each end of the factory assembled mounting bracket (see Figure 3-19 and Figure 3-20) and secure to pole by tightening.
3.3 GX Connections IMPORTANT – CABLE DRIP LOOPS! It is highly recommended that every horizontal cable entry to the equipment forms a 'U' before its entry to the equipment. Water on the cable will drip down at the bottom of the loop and will not accumulate at the equipment connectors. The connections are performed from the underside of the GX unit after it has been mounted. 3.3.1 Grounding Connections WARNING! This unit must always be grounded.
3.3.2 F/O Connections IMPORTANT! OptiTap™ pullot force ranges from a few lbs to 50+ lbs with the dust cap or connector installed. This prevents damages caused to the DAS unit. Connect the GX-TriOPOptiTap™ port to one of the OCH-GX front panel Link ports (via F/O patch panel), using a Corning OptiTap™ cable (ordered separately).
3.3.3 RF Connections To connect GX-TriRF connections 1. Connect each relevant RF output (e.g. 1900MHz, 700MHz, AWS, CELL) to the corresponding service specific port of the combiner (e.g. GX AWS RF port to Combiner AWS port) using the provided DIN-M to DIN-M cable. GX RF Connections with External Combiner Figure 3-23 2. Ensure lightening protection for each antenna. 3. Waterproof all RF ports.
3.3.4 Power Connections CAUTION! Any open RF port on GX or improper connection between GX RF ports and filter input ports will damage GX internal power amplifier after the equipment is powered on. Make sure all connections are performed correctly before powering. 3.3.4.1 AC Models To connect GX power 1. Unscrew the two screws of the side panel (shown in Figure 3-24) and open to access the power connector. GX Power Connector (AC Model) Figure 3-24 2.
3.3.4.2 DC Models Verify the following before connecting DC power: DC power suppler is turned off DC cable (not provided) meets the following requirements: Supports required voltage and current specifications: 40-57 V DC; Max 37.5A. Cable diameter ranges between 7 and 14mm Cable lug specs (refer to Figure 3-25 for example of compliant lug) : o o Hole Size: ¼ in Hole Spacing: 5/8 in Example of Compliant DC Cable Lug Figure 3-25 To connect DC power 1.
2. Referring to Figure 3-27, remove retaining nut, insertDC power cable through tubing gasket (provided), then carefully route the power cableinto the chamber (through hole) and connect the lug to terminal (make sure right DC polar is connected). 3. Tighten retaining nuts.
4. Referring to Figure 3-28, use nut to tighten lug to terminal.
5. It is highly recommended to have power cords fixed or tighten with an enclosure type element. Additional holes are left for that purpose. See Figure 3-30.
3.3.5 External Alarm Connections The GX-Tri EXT_ALM port supports up to four dry-contact alarm connections from external sources (incoming outputs). The alarms can be connected any time, before or after the system is powered-on. NOTE: After being connected, the External Alarms must be enabled from the Web Management application (see SC-450 v4.5 UM). 3.3.6 Pin No.
3.4 Verifying Normal Operation Upon powering up the GX-Tri remote unit: Confirm the fans are working after powering. Verify normal operation: LED Description RUN Flashing Green - Flashes green for the duration of a minute upon system initialization Off - System initialized Flashing Green - Flashes (rate of flash per second) for the duration of 1 minute upon communication initialization Rapid/No Flash - Indicates communication fault Steady Red - Fault Off - Normal operation COMM.
Appendix A: System Specifications RF Parameters Supported Services Technologies Band CDMA / WCDMA* / GSM /LTE CDMA / WCDMA* / GSM /LTE WCDMA* / HSPA / LTE LTE CDMA/LTE CELL850 PCS1900 AWS2100 700MHz S-800 Frequency Range Uplink Downlink 824-849 869-894 1850-1915 1930-1995 1710-1755 2110-2155 698-716 and 776-787 728-757 817-824 862-869 (*)WCDMA service is based on 3GPP standards, LTE service may deployed in the future due to Frequencies re-farming planned by the operators as well RF Parameters per Serv
Optical Specifications Max. Optical Budget 6.0dBo Optical Return Loss > 50dB Optical Loss per Mated-pair Connectors 0.5dB (maximum) Optical Connector Corning OptiTap® Fiber-optic waterproof connector Optical Automatic Gain Control Range -2~-10dBm Fiber Type Single-mode: 9/125um Wavelength 1310nm, 1550nm + WDM Physical Specifications Ports Corning OptiTap™ Fiber-optic waterproof connectors RF DIN Female connectors Tri-Band Remote S800 Remote 1450W 1100W 1450W 1150W Weight kg (lbs) 147.
Appendix B: Ordering Information Note: The information listed below is updated up to the document publishing date. Refer to the GXQuaddatasheet for the most updated ordering information. GX-TriRemote Units Service Supported Part Number Description CELL/PCS/700LTE/AWS 40W GX-C85P19L70A17-40 GX Quad-Hardware with service CELL, PCS, AWS and 700 MHz LTE solution supporting 40W output power.
Optical Central Hub (OCH) - GX International products Part Number Description OCH-4-WDM Optical Central Hub for SISO services, supporting (4) SISO Remote units, SMF (WDM) OCH-8-WDM Optical Central Hub for SISO or MIMO services, supporting (8) SISO or (4) MIMO Remote units, SMF (WDM) Accessories Part Number Description AK-GX-FILT-COMB GX Accessorized 4 to 1 external multiplexer AK-GX-QUAD-PWR-CABLE GX AC electrical power cable for US GX Quadband AK-3COUPLER-DINM-DINF Male DIN-Type to Female DIN-
