RadioRouter® Base Station Installation Guide Issue Date: 08-04-2003 Version 0.5 Flarion Technologies, Inc. Bedminster One 135 Route 202/206 South Bedminster, NJ 07921 Tel (908) 947 7000 Fax (908) 947 2050 Web: info@flarion.
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i COPYRIGHT STATEMENT Copyright© 2003 Flarion Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Flarion™, flash-OFDM™, RadioRouter®, Vector-LDPC™ and FlashView™ are trademarks of Flarion Technologies, Inc. All other trademarks contained herein are the property of their respective owners. Data subject to change without notice. Printed in USA.
ii Modifying the equipment with out Flarion’s authorization may result in the equipment no longer complying with FCC requirements for Class A digital device. In that event, your right to use the equipment may be limited by FCC regulations, and you may be required to correct any interference to radio or television communications at your own expense. (CFR reference 15.21) Canadian Class A Statement This Class ‘A’ digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
iii HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL This manual is intended for use by qualified engineering personnel only. The RadioRouter Base Station Installation Guide covers all of the necessary information required to install the RadioRouter Base Station.
iv Note: Notes are displayed in italic. Notes contain certain information that may be valuable to the reader. RadioRouter® BaseStation Installation Guide — Draft Version 0.
v TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Overview.....................................................................................Page 1 2. Verifying the Site Preparation ............................................................Page 3 2.1. Site Preparation Checklist — Indoor BaseStation ..... ..........................Page 3 2.2. Preparing the Floor ...................................................................Page 4 3. Installing the Cabinet ......................................................................
vi LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1.1 Flat Equipment Dolly.............................................................Page 2 Figure 2.1 Clearance Holes in RadioRouter Base — Schematic View................Page 4 Figure 2.2 Clearance Holes in RadioRouter Base........................................Page 5 Figure 3.1 Side Brace and Screws..........................................................Page 7 Figure 3.2 Cabinet-to-Pallet Mounting Screws ............................................Page 8 Figure 3.
Page 7 LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS DSX ................................................................... Digital Signal Cross-Connect LNA .............................................................................. Low Noise Amplifier MCU ............................................................................. Master Control Unit PA ..................................................................................... Power Amplifier PCU....................................................................
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Page 1 Chapter 1. Overview The RadioRouter BaseStation Installation Guide covers all of the necessary information required to physically install the RadioRouter BaseStation hardware. This guide assumes that a suitable site has already been prepared. A checklist is provided to assess the site prior to installation. Once the physical installation is complete, the RadioRouter BaseStation can be configured and commissioned.
Page 2 ESD CAUTION: It is the responsibility of the installer to ensure that all necessary precautions are taken to avoid electrostatic discharge damage to the equipment. Note: All installation work must be coordinated with the carrier to insure compliance with carrier requirements regarding scheduling work during maintenance windows. In addition to standard installation tools, it is recommended that special equipment be used to move the RadioRouter cabinet.
Page 3 Chapter 2. Verifying the Site Preparation Before you begin the physical installation of the RadioRouter BaseStation, confirm that the site preparation is complete. The checklist that follows identifies all items that must be in place before the installation can begin. If any items are incomplete or missing, fill out the Punchlist in Appendix A - RadioRouter BaseStation Site Preparation Punchlist. 2.1.
Page 4 2.2. Preparing the Floor Before the cabinet can be placed into position, mounting holes must be drilled into the floor. There are a total of 8 clearance holes in the base of the cabinet — 2 in each corner. Figure 2.1 Clearance Holes in RadioRouter Base — Schematic View shows the positioning of the holes. Figure 2.1 Clearance Holes in RadioRouter Base — Schematic View RadioRouter® BaseStation Installation Guide — Draft Version 0.
Page 5 Figure 2.2 Clearance Holes in RadioRouter Base shows the holes as viewed from inside the front corner of the cabinet. Figure 2.2 Clearance Holes in RadioRouter Base Only one hole per corner is required to mount the cabinet. All holes must have threads to accommodate 1/2” diameter bolts with flat washers, 1” minimum length. RadioRouter® BaseStation Installation Guide — Draft Version 0.
Page 6 Chapter 3. Installing the Cabinet The RadioRouter BaseStation cabinet is shipped completely assembled, shrouded in cardboard, and mounted on a shipping pallet. The pallet is 35” L x 30” W x 6.75” H. WARNING: THE RADIOROUTER BASESTATION INDOOR CABINET WEIGHS APPROXIMATELY 650 LB. AND IS TOP HEAVY. CARE MUST BE TAKEN TO HANDLE THE CABINET PROPERLY WITHOUT DANGER TO THE INSTALLATION PERSONNEL OR OTHER NEARBY EQUIPMENT. Equipment that can be used to move the base station is described in Chapter 1.
Page 7 3. Locate the side support braces from the pallet. See Figure 3.1 Side Brace and Screws. Unscrew the braces and remove them. Figure 3.1 Side Brace and Screws 4. Open the front door of the cabinet. Lift the door upwards and remove the door from its hinges. 5. Unfasten all the screws on the rear panel and remove the panel. Note: Reinstallation of the rear panel is optional.
Page 8 7. Unscrew the cabinet-to-pallet mounting screws. These are located on the inside corners of the cabinet. See Figure 3.2 Cabinet-to-Pallet Mounting Screws. Figure 3.2 Cabinet-to-Pallet Mounting Screws RadioRouter® BaseStation Installation Guide — Draft Version 0.
Page 9 Procedure 3-2 Lifting the Cabinet Once the cabinet is near its final position, it can be moved into place. It is recommended that the cabinet be lifted by a hoist or crane using heavy duty structural straps with 1000 lb load capability. Note: Before lifting the cabinet into place, make sure all necessary holes have been drilled. See Section 2.2. Preparing the Floor. Make sure the back panel and front door have been removed. 1. Remove the 1U blank panel at the top of the cabinet. Figure 3.
Page 10 Procedure 3-3 Mounting the Cabinet to the Floor Once the cabinet has been moved to its final location, it must be bolted to the floor. Note: If the rear panel is to be reinstalled and there is not sufficient rear clearance to reinstall the panel in place, the panel must be reinstalled prior to mounting the cabinet. 1. Align the clearance holes in the base of the cabinet to the threaded holes in the floor. Although there are two clearance holes in each corner, only one is necessary for mounting.
Page 11 Chapter 4. Connecting the Power System The RadioRouter BaseStation Indoor Cabinet requires a connection to DC power. This chapter contains procedures for routing the power cables and connecting to power and ground. WARNING: WHEN PERFORMING ANY TASKS INVOLVING THE POWER SYSTEMS, MAKE SURE THAT THE POWER IS NOT LIVE. ALL POWER OPERATIONS SHOULD BE PERFORMED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY. 4.1.
Page 12 Procedure 4-1 Routing Cables Through the Cable Entry Port There are two cable entry ports located in the top front corners as shown in Figure 4.2 Cable Entry Port. Figure 4.2 Cable Entry Port RadioRouter® BaseStation Installation Guide — Draft Version 0.
Page 13 1. To route a cable through a cable entry hole, the cable channel covers must be removed. Figure 4.3 Channel Cover with Mounting Screw shows the cable channel cover in place. Remove all three mounting screws and remove the channel cover. Figure 4.3 Channel Cover with Mounting Screw RadioRouter® BaseStation Installation Guide — Draft Version 0.
Page 14 2. Route the cable through the channel to the lower portion of the cabinet. Figure 4.4 Cable Routed in Channel RadioRouter® BaseStation Installation Guide — Draft Version 0.
Page 15 3. Route the cable through the holes in the cabinet structure to access the connection point. Figure 4.5 Cable Routed Through Structure 4. When all cables have been routed, reinstall the channel covers. RadioRouter® BaseStation Installation Guide — Draft Version 0.
Page 16 4.2. Connecting to Power and Ground The power distribution panel with the power connections are located at the bottom of the cabinet. The power distribution panel contains circuit breakers and is visible from the front. The connections are at the bottom of the panel. To reach them, remove the front access panel. Figure 4.6 Access to Power Connections — Front View Once the front panel is removed, the connections are visible from underneath.
Page 17 Figure 4.7 Power Connections Viewed from inside the Cabinet Figure 4.8 Schematic View of Power Connections RadioRouter® BaseStation Installation Guide — Draft Version 0.
Page 18 Procedure 4-2 Connecting the Power Cables WARNING: WHEN PERFORMING ANY TASKS INVOLVING THE POWER SYSTEMS, MAKE SURE THAT THE POWER IS NOT LIVE. ALL POWER OPERATIONS SHOULD BE PERFORMED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY. 1. Locate the DC power connection point and the DC return connection point. See Figure 4.7 Power Connections Viewed from inside the Cabinet and Figure 4.8 Schematic View of Power Connections. 2.
Page 19 Procedure 4-3 Connecting the Ground Cables The cabinet must be connected to earth ground at the installation site. CAUTION: Failure to properly connect the cabinet to ground could result in permanent damage to the equipment. 1. Locate the ground bus bar. See Figure 4.9 Cabinet with Ground Bus Bar — Rear View. Figure 4.9 Cabinet with Ground Bus Bar — Rear View RadioRouter® BaseStation Installation Guide — Draft Version 0.
Page 20 2. Connect the ground cable to the connectors with 6 AWG wire with a 2–hole lug for a 1/4” diameter stud. SeeFigure 4.10 Ground Bus Bar. Figure 4.10 Ground Bus Bar 3. Fasten the lug on to the stud with the nuts provided. Tighten nuts to 40–50 in-lb torque. 4. Connect the other end of the cable to the Master Ground Bar or other suitable ground source available at the installation site. RadioRouter® BaseStation Installation Guide — Draft Version 0.
Page 21 Chapter 5. Connecting the Core Network Cables The RadioRouter BaseStation can access the core network through either T1 or Ethernet connections. This section describes both methods. Procedure 5-1 Connecting to the Network via T1 T1 connections are made using cables terminated in RJ-48 connectors. 1. Locate the T1 connectors on the rear of the cabinet. Figure 5.1 Cabinet with T1 Connectors — Rear View RadioRouter® BaseStation Installation Guide — Draft Version 0.
Page 22 2. Remove the DSX cables from the connectors. Figure 5.2 DSX Cables in T1 Connectors shows the cables in the connectors. Figure 5.3 DSX Cables Removed from T1 Connectors shows the connectors with the cables removed. Note: Removing the DSX cables will disable the DSX-1 panel. The DSX cables must be reconnected to use the DSX-1 panel. Figure 5.2 DSX Cables in T1 Connectors RadioRouter® BaseStation Installation Guide — Draft Version 0.
Page 23 Figure 5.3 DSX Cables Removed from T1 Connectors 3. Insert the first RJ-48 plug into the top jack which is labeled 1. 4. Insert any additional plugs from the top down. RadioRouter® BaseStation Installation Guide — Draft Version 0.
Page 24 Procedure 5-2 Connecting to the Network via Ethernet Ethernet connections are made using RJ-45 connectors. Figure 5.4 Cabinet with Ethernet Connection — Front View shows the location of the Ethernet connector on the front of the cabinet. Figure 5.4 Cabinet with Ethernet Connection — Front View Route the Ethernet cable to the side cable channel and up the channel through the cable entry port in the top of the cabinet as shown in Figure 5.5 Route of Ethernet Cable — Front View.
Page 25 Figure 5.5 Route of Ethernet Cable — Front View RadioRouter® BaseStation Installation Guide — Draft Version 0.
Page 26 Chapter 6. Connecting the Antennas Cables The antenna cables are connected through the cable access plate on the top of the cabinet. Figure 4.1 Cable Access Plate on Top of Cabinet shows the cable access plate in place. Before connecting the cables, the cable access plate must be removed. This gives access to the cable mating connectors. See Figure 6.1 Top of Cabinet with Cable Access Plate Removed. CAUTION: All antenna operations should be performed by qualified personnel only.
Page 27 There are six Din Female connectors. From right to left they are: 1. Alpha sector Tx/Rx 2. Beta sector Tx/Rx 3. Gamma sector Tx/Rx 4. Alpha sector RX only 5. Beta sector Rx only 6. Gamma sector Rx only The antenna cables that attach to the connectors should be clearly labeled with color-coded bands as follows: 1. Alpha sector Tx/Rx — 1 white band 2. Beta sector Tx/Rx — 1 blue band 3. Gamma sector Tx/Rx — 1 green band 4. Alpha sector RX only — 2 white bands 5. Beta sector Rx only — 2 blue bands 6.
Page 28 Figure 6.2 Antenna Connectors — Rear View Figure 6.3 Antenna Connectors Schematic — Rear View RadioRouter® BaseStation Installation Guide — Draft Version 0.
Page 29 Procedure 6-1 Connecting the Antenna Cables 1. Route the antenna cable from the top and screw mount it to the mating connector. The connector nut is 1 1/4” hex (across flats). 2. Fully seat the connector and hand tighten with an appropriate tool. The connector may be tightened from either the rear or top. 3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for all antenna cables. 4. Reinstall the cable access panel. Make sure the rubber edging is tight against the cables. Figure 6.
Page 30 Chapter 7. Installing the Alarm Connections Connection to the system alarm contacts is through a 50–pin AMP connector (part no. 55494–2). The connector is typically site specific depending on which alarms will be used in a given installation. The alarm connector is located in the rear of the cabinet. See Figure 7.1 Cabinet with Alarm Connection — Rear View and Figure 7.2 Alarm Connector. RadioRouter® BaseStation Installation Guide — Draft Version 0.
Page 31 Figure 7.1 Cabinet with Alarm Connection — Rear View Figure 7.2 Alarm Connector Cables can be routed to the connector using the procedures described in Section 4.1. Routing the Cables. RadioRouter® BaseStation Installation Guide — Draft Version 0.
Page 32 Chapter 8. Powering Up the Cabinet The cabinet requires DC power to operate. Before attempting to power up the cabinet, verify that DC power is available. It may be necessary to wait for a maintenance window to connect the cabinet to DC power and perform this procedure. WARNING: ALL POWER OPERATIONS SHOULD BE PERFORMED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY. BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO POWER UP THE SYSTEM, CONFIRM THAT ALL POWER CONNECTIONS HAVE BEEN MADE PROPERLY.
Page 33 Procedure 8-1 Powering Up the Cabinet The cabinet is powered up using the circuit breakers on the distribution panel on the front of the cabinet. See Figure 8.1 Distribution Panel with Circuit Breakers — Front View Figure 8.1 Distribution Panel with Circuit Breakers — Front View RadioRouter® BaseStation Installation Guide — Draft Version 0.
Page 34 1. Turn on the RRC breaker. The RRC breaker is on the left as you face the cabinet. See Figure 8.2 Circuit Breakers — Front View Figure 8.2 Circuit Breakers — Front View 2. Turn on the LNA breakers which are located next to the RRC breaker. 3. Turn on the PA breakers. The PA breakers are on the right of the LNA breakers. RadioRouter® BaseStation Installation Guide — Draft Version 0.
Page 35 4. Verify that the LEDs on the front of the cabinet match Table 8.1 Power On Expected LEDs. If the LEDs do not match the table, power the system down and check the wiring. WARNING: AFTER THE RADIOROUTER BASESTATION IS POWERED UP, IT CANNOT BE POWERED DOWN WITHOUT THE USE OF A CRAFT ACCESS TERMINAL. POWERING THE BASESTATION DOWN WITHOUT THE USE OF A CRAFT ACCESS TERMINAL COULD PERMANENTLY DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT. Table 8.
Page 36 Chapter 9. Powering Down the Cabinet The RadioRouter BaseStation is powered down using a PC connected to the COM1 port on the MCU board. The PC should be running a terminal emulation such as Microsoft Windows HyperTerminal. WARNING: AFTER THE RADIOROUTER BASESTATION IS POWERED UP, IT CANNOT BE POWERED DOWN WITHOUT THE USE OF A CRAFT ACCESS TERMINAL. POWERING THE BASESTATION DOWN WITHOUT THE USE OF A CRAFT ACCESS TERMINAL COULD PERMANENTLY DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT.
Page 37 Chapter 10. Verifying the Installation Verifying the proper installation of the cabinet is done in two parts: 1. Verifying the physical installation 2. Verifying the BaseStation operation All items listed must be verified before the installation can be considered complete. 10.1. Verifying the Physical Installation Verify the following: 1. Clearance requirements are met — at least 24” front and 6” rear. There must be room to open the cabinet doors for service. 2. The base station is powered up.
Page 38 7. Ping the default gateway to verify network connectivity. RadioRouter® BaseStation Installation Guide — Draft Version 0.
Page A-1 APPENDIX A RadioRouter BaseStation Site Preparation Punchlist Site Preparation Items If Okay OR Describe Outage Environment Adequate Clearance: 24” front 6” rear Electrical system Electrical outlets Master Ground Bar Other Antenna plant Surge arrestor mounting 6 Tx/Rx antenna line surge protectors T1 connection T1 surge arrestor Surge arrestor grounded Alarm connection 1 AC power failure alarm termination point 1 high temperature power failure alarm termination point Cable Support Trays or oth
Page A-2 Alarm sensor cables RadioRouter® BaseStation Installation Guide — Draft Version 0.
Page B-1 APPENDIX B RadioRouter BaseStation Installation Punchlist Installation Items If Okay OR Describe Outage Overall Cabinet is physically intact RadioRouter Chassis MCU BHU PCU BBU TXU RXU AIU LNA/Duplexers Power Subsystem T1/Ethernet Alarm Connection Antenna Connections Other RadioRouter® BaseStation Installation Guide — Draft Version 0.
