PrimAer 28 Operating Manual PrimAer 28GHz Operating Manual Document Reference Company: Fiber Radio Technologies Version: Ver 0 Document Status: Release 1 Issue Date: 2020. 11. Department: R&D Group 1 Author Manager: Jun Sung, Park PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL © 2020 FRTEK CO., LTD.
PrimAer 28GHz Operating Manual ▪ Copyright The contents of this Manual are owned and copyrighted by FRTek Co., Ltd. This manual may not be reproduced, distributed, modified in any form without the written consent of FRTek Co., Ltd Unauthorized disclosure, distribution, copying or use of the information contained in this document in whole or in part without written permission is strictly prohibited.
PrimAer 28GHz Operating Manual Revision History Version Issue Date Details of Revision Author V0 Nov. 17th, 2020. Original Jun Sung, Park Authorizing Manager This manual is produced by R&D Group 1 Printed in FRTek. PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL © 2020 FRTEK CO., LTD.
PrimAer 28GHz Operating Manual Contents Chapter 1 Safety & Certification Notice ................................................................................... 8 1.1 FCC Warning Statements················································································································································ 9 1.1.1 FCC Part 15.105 statement .......................................................................................................................... 9 1.1.
PrimAer 28GHz Operating Manual Chapter 5 System Installation ................................................................................................... 31 5.1 Tools ······················································································································································································· 32 5.
PrimAer 28GHz Operating Manual Figures Figure 1. Network Configuration. ················································································· 16 Figure 2. DU Figure. ···································································································· 18 Figure 3. DU Port Configuration. ·················································································· 19 Figure 4. SU Figure.
PrimAer 28GHz Operating Manual Used Abbreviations DU Donor Unit SU_C Service Unit_Cascade SU_E Service Unit_End GUI Graphical User Interface SISO Single Input Single Output MIMO Multiple Input Multiple Output ACLR Adjacent Channel Leakage Power Ratio ALC Auto Level Control AGC Auto Gain Control EVM Error Vector Magnitude 3GPP 3rd Generation Partnership Project PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL © 2020 FRTEK CO., LTD.
PrimAer 28GHz Operating Manual Chapter 1 Safety & Certification Notice 1.1 FCC Warning Statements 1.2 Certification Notice PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL © 2020 FRTEK CO., LTD.
PrimAer 28GHz Operating Manual Safety & Certification Notice 1.1 FCC Warning Statements 1.1.1 FCC Part 15.105 statement - PrimAer has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device. - These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
PrimAer 28GHz Operating Manual - Due to power dissipation, the remote unit may reach very high temperatures. Do not operate this equipment on or close to any flammable or combustible materials. Always use caution when servicing the unit. - This product should only be used for the purpose specified by the manufacturer. Do not alter or make any modifications or fit any spare parts which are not sold or recommended by the manufacturer. This could cause fires, electric shock, or other injuries.
PrimAer 28GHz Operating Manual Warning Product contains “Laser Radiation”. Never stare into the beam. Do not view it directly or with any optical instruments. Warning Please be informed that the external temperatures of the unit can reach very high temperatures. Please be careful. The label is attached to the front of the equipment and the PSU (Power Supply Unit).
PrimAer 28GHz Operating Manual • FCC WARNING This equipment generates or uses radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made. • [FCC] BOOSTER WARNING LABEL WARNING. This is NOT a CONSUMER device. It is designed for installation by FCC LICENSEES and QUALIFIED INSTALLERS Only.
PrimAer 28GHz Operating Manual Chapter 2 System Overview 2.1 System Overview 2.2 System Network Configuration PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL © 2020 FRTEK CO., LTD.
PrimAer 28GHz Operating Manual System Overview 2.1 System Overview 2.1.1 Overview PrimAer 28 is a 5G DAS (Distributed Antenna System) system that can provide and/or enhance high quality telecommunications service both in-building & outdoors. The PrimAer System can provide mmWave 28GHz frequency band coverage to both public area/facilities and private areas/facilities.
PrimAer 28GHz Operating Manual 2.1.2 PrimAer 28GHz Design Consideration PrimAer 28 is configured as below, and the model name is as below.
PrimAer 28GHz Operating Manual 2.2 System Network Configuration PrimAer 28GHz network configuration shown below. Figure 1. Network Configuration. PrimAer receives a 28GHz wireless signal from a 5G base station to the DU, down converts to IF over fiber, amplifies the signal then the SU up converts IF to 5G mmWave service. PrimAer is configured with 3 units, the DU, SU, and Rectifier. The Rectifier supplies DC power to the DU and SU, and is connected to the DU and SU with a power cable.
PrimAer 28GHz Operating Manual Chapter 3 System Configuration 3.1 DU Figure and Configuration 3.2 SU Figure and Configuration 3.3 Rectifier Figure and Configuration 3.4 DU, SU, Rectifier Connecting PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL © 2020 FRTEK CO., LTD.
PrimAer 28GHz Operating Manual System Configuration 3.1 DU Figure and Configuration The DU is in a single enclosure with a mounting bracket on the back enabling wall or pole attachment. The DU receives a MIMO 5G base station signal over the air, converts it into an optical signal, and sends it to the SU over the Fiber-Optic cable. (Downlink) It also converts the optic signal received from SU over the fiber-optic cable converts this to 28GHz 5G RF which is sent to the base station through the intenna.
PrimAer 28GHz Operating Manual Output Interface Optic 2 Ports Figure 3. DU Port Configuration. No Content ① Port that transmit/receives optic signal ② Port to monitor T-SYNC ③ Port to monitor Downlink SISO Path RF signal ④ Antenna port to transmit external signal from the Modem ⑤ Port to monitor Downlink MIMO Path RF signal ⑥ Port to monitor internal 10MHz Reference signal ⑦ Port to connect WEB GUI ⑧ Port to supply -53.
PrimAer 28GHz Operating Manual The SU is configured with the Intenna, SIFM, SAOM module. The rectifier powers the SU through the power port with-53.3V DC power Figure 4. SU Figure. Item Content Remark Size 200 x 320 x 190mm (7.87 x 12.59 x 7.48") Bracket included Weight CASECADE: Approx. 5.78kg (12.74lb) END: Approx. 5.48kg (12.08lb) Bracket included Input Interface Intenna 18dBi Output Interface Optic 1-2 Ports PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL © 2020 FRTEK CO., LTD.
PrimAer 28GHz Operating Manual Figure 5. SU Port Configuration. Item Content ① Port to transmit/receive optic signal ② Port to monitor T-SYNC ③ Port to monitor Downlink SISO Path RF signal ④ Port to monitor Downlink MIMO Path RF signal ⑤ Port to monitor internal 10MHz Reference signal ⑥ Port to supply -53.3V power from the Rectifier ⑦ Port to connect to GUI (Connect when cover is open) ⑧ Internal antenna, transmit/receives RF wireless signal 3.
PrimAer 28GHz Operating Manual Figure 6. Rectifier Figure. Item Content Remark Size 177 x 346 x 158mm (6.97 x 13.62 x 6.22") Bracket included Weight Approx. 5.4kg (11.9lb) Bracket included Input Interface AC 100 ~240V Output Interface DC -53.3V Figure 7. Rectifier Port Configuration. PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL © 2020 FRTEK CO., LTD.
PrimAer 28GHz Operating Manual No Content ① DC -53.3V output port 1 ② DC -53.3V output port 2 ③ DC -53.3V output port 3 ④ DC -53.3V output port 4 ⑤ AC 100 ~ 240V input port ⑥ Battery connection port 3.4 DU, SU, Rectifier Connecting The DU and SU are connected with a Fiber-Optic cable. The Rectifier is connected with the DU and SU with a power cable. Each cable connection method is as below.
PrimAer 28GHz Operating Manual Figure 9. DU, SU, Rectifier Wiring Method – Power Cable PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL © 2020 FRTEK CO., LTD.
PrimAer 28GHz Operating Manual Chapter 4 System Specification 4.1 System Specification 4.2 Instrumental Specification 4.3 Electrical Specification 4.4 Environmental Specification 4.5 Antenna Specification PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL © 2020 FRTEK CO., LTD.
PrimAer 28GHz Operating Manual System Specification 4.1 System Specification The PrimAer 28 is a 2X2 MIMO equipment for US 5G NR service, and is designed to operate 850MHz bandwidth in the mmWave 28GHz frequency band. This system satisfies the following functions and performance characteristics, and if not specially mentioned satisfies 3GPP performance request.
PrimAer 28GHz Operating Manual 4.1.2 Uplink Specification Item Specification DU UL (Output Part) SU UL (Input Part) Input Frequency 5GHz± 425MHz 27.925GHz± 425MHz Output Frequency 27.925GHz± 425MHz 5GHz± 425MHz Input Level - -72dBm ~ -42dBm Output Level SISO: +38dBm±2 - MIIMO: +41dBm±2 System Delay Below 0.5us (DU to 1 SU) ACLR ≥ 25dBc EVM ≤ 8% MIMO 2x2 MIMO support (±45º polarization wave antenna) Beam Steering Angle ±50º (Up/Down/Left/Right) 4.2 Instrumental Specification 4.2.
PrimAer 28GHz Operating Manual with cable shielded with aluminum or copper material sheath. • The metal used for each unit of the PrimAer 28Ghz are designed to withstand not only commonly known corrosion, but also localized corrosion including stress corrosion and cracking. • The plastic used should not melt by solvent, and is created so that crack, melt or color change do not occur when exposed to ammonia. • The plastic is created so that it does not crack when exposed to materials(eg.
PrimAer 28GHz Operating Manual 4.4 Environmental Specification • There must not be any condensation traces inside the equipment when proceeding with specified temperature and humidity tests. • It must be designed so that there are no internal condensation and function reduction due to humidity and internal/external temperature difference when it is not operated normally. • When proceeding specified vibration test, there should be no system performance or equipment damage.
PrimAer 28GHz Operating Manual 4.5 Antenna Specification • Antenna beam steering +/-50 degrees of beam steering • Antenna Max Gain : 3 + 10Log(4x8) = 18dBmi 4.5.1 DU Antenna Item Specification Antenna pitch 5.2mm (0.
PrimAer 28GHz Operating Manual Chapter 5 System Installation 5.1 Tools 5.2 DU Installation Method 5.3 SU Installation Method 5.4 Rectifier Installation Metho PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL © 2020 FRTEK CO., LTD.
PrimAer 28GHz Operating Manual System Installation “ This manual provides detailed instructions on the installation of the PrimAer 28GHz DAS. The user needs to understand the manual and have expert knowledge on repeater systems.. This chapter explains how to connect all necessary cables and how to install each piece of equipment. (DU, SU and Rectifier). 5.1 Tools Tools recommended for installation are below. No. Tools No.
PrimAer 28GHz Operating Manual Insulation Busing Hammer 9 10 HEX, Direct Screw Rubber Hammer (Diameter: 6mm, Length: 40mm) 11 12 Plastic Wall Plug ∅ 6.5 Plain Large Washer (Diameter: 8mm, Length: 40mm) 13 14 SUS BAND Tape Measure (*Size according to Pole diameter) 15 16 Level Bar 17 Hand Safety Gloves 18 Other cables and components required for installation are below. PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL © 2020 FRTEK CO., LTD.
PrimAer 28GHz Operating Manual No. Tools No. Rectifier AC Cable 1 DC Input Cable 2 Ground Wire Line 3 SC-APC type Optic Fiber 4 SMA type 10dB Attenuator 5 Tools ESD Gloves 6 Warning System ground must be connected to a building-installed ground point for proper protection.. PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL © 2020 FRTEK CO., LTD.
PrimAer 28GHz Operating Manual 5.2 DU Installation 5.2.1 Product Installation The DU can be installed on the wall or pole mounted using brackets/clamps. Figure 10. Required Space for DU Installation The DU mounting bracket allows for tilting vertically and horizontally. It requires a minimum of 19.68 inches(500mm) in diameters around the unit from the front view and 11.81 inches(300mm) in radius from the side view of installation. Figure 11.
PrimAer 28GHz Operating Manual 1. Mark position on the wall. Horizontally 90mm and vertically 110mm. 2. Use hammer drill & concrete 8mm drill bit to drill a hole with a depth of 40mm or more on the marked positions. 3. Remove dust from the holes. 4. Use rubber hammer to fix anchors to the holes drilled on the wall. Figure 12. DU Wall Installation Assemble Above picture is an assembly drawing of the DU wall installation. The Assembly order is shown below. 1.
PrimAer 28GHz Operating Manual Figure 13. DU Pole Installation Assemble Above picture is an assembly drawing of the DU pole installation. Assembly order is shown below. 1. Totally unscrew M6 Torx Sems Screw (2ea) of "B" to separate Wall Mount Bracket from the DU. (Unscrew M6 Torx Sems Screw (2ea) of "A" only enough for the Wall Mount Bracket to be separated) 2. Use M6 Torx Sems Screw (4ea) to assemble the Wall Mount Bracket and Pole Mount Bracket. 3.
PrimAer 28GHz Operating Manual 4. Screw back the M6 Torx Sems Screw (2ea) of "B" and re-screw the M6 Torx Sems Screw (2ea) of "A". 5. Check with the lever bar to confirm that the horizontal/vertical angles are correct. 5.2.2 Ground Cable Connection Figure 14. DU Ground Cable Connection In order to protect the DU, connect enclosure grounding with building grounding in order to prevent DU from electrical danger. PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL © 2020 FRTEK CO., LTD.
PrimAer 28GHz Operating Manual 5.2.3 Antenna Tilt The DU transmits andreceives 5G signal from the gNB to provide service The DU has in poor coverage areas. an “intenna” (integrated antenna), so does not require any additional antenna installation. It can be tilted up/down and left/ right, using the mounting bracket. Figure 15. DU Tilt The above diagram shows the DU rotation angle, up/down/left/right.
PrimAer 28GHz Operating Manual 5.2.4 Optic Cable & Power Cable Connection Figure 16. DU Optic Cable and Power Cable Connection The DU is a designated outdoor equipment so it must be waterproofed after connection with the optic cable and power cable. PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL © 2020 FRTEK CO., LTD.
PrimAer 28GHz Operating Manual 5.3 SU Installation 5.3.1 Product Installation The DU can be installed on the wall or pole mounted using brackets/clamps. Figure 17. Required Space for SU Installation The SU mounting bracket allows for tilting vertically and horizontally. It requires a minimum of 19.68 inches(500mm) in diameters around the unit from the front view and 11.81 inches(300mm) in radius from the side view of installation Figure 18.
PrimAer 28GHz Operating Manual 4. Use rubber hammer to fix anchors to the holes drilled on the wall. Figure 19. SU Wall Installation Assemble Above picture is an assembly drawing of the SU wall installation. The Assembly order is shown below. 1. Totally unscrew M6 Torx Sems Screw (2ea) of "B" to separate Wall Mount Bracket from the DU. (Unscrew M6 Torx Sems Screw (2ea) of "A" only enough for the Wall Mount Bracket to be separated) 2. Place the Wall Mount Bracket and the ∅6.
PrimAer 28GHz Operating Manual Figure 20. SU Pole Installation Assemble Above picture is an assembly drawing of the SU pole installation. Assembly order is shown below. 1. Totally unscrew M6 Torx Sems Screw (2ea) of "B" to separate Wall Mount Bracket from the DU. (Unscrew M6 Torx Sems Screw (2ea) of "A" only enough for the Wall Mount Bracket to be separated) 2. Use M6 Torx Sems Screw (4ea) to assemble the Wall Mount Bracket and Pole Mount Bracket. 3.
PrimAer 28GHz Operating Manual 5. Check with the lever bar to confirm that the horizontal/vertical angles are correct. . 5.3.2 Ground Cable Connection Figure 21. SU Ground Cable Connection In order to protect the SU, connect enclosure grounding with building grounding in order to prevent SU from electrical danger. 5.3.3 Antenna Tilt The SU services to radio shaded areas. Since the SU is an “intenna”, it does not require additional antenna installation.
PrimAer 28GHz Operating Manual Figure 22. SU Tilt. The above picture shows the SU rotation angles, (up/down/left/right). The SU can be mounted either indoors or outdoors in an optimized location that enables it to transmit and receive the 5G signal from the base station. PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL © 2020 FRTEK CO., LTD.
PrimAer 28GHz Operating Manual 5.3.4 Optic Cable & Power Cable Connection Figure 23. SU_C Optic Cable and Power Cable Connection PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL © 2020 FRTEK CO., LTD.
PrimAer 28GHz Operating Manual Figure 24.SU_E Optic Cable and Power Cable Connection Since the SU can be placed either outdoors or in-building, it must be made waterproof after connected with the RF cable and power cable. 5.4 Rectifier Installation 5.4.1 Product Installation The Rectifier can be installed on the wall or pole mounted using brackets/clamps. Figure 25. Required Space for Rectifier Installation PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL © 2020 FRTEK CO., LTD.
PrimAer 28GHz Operating Manual For convenience of the Rectifier installation, it requires more than 5.91 inch(150mm) space from the front, top, right and left side of the equipment and 9.84 inch(250mm) space from the bottom side of equipment for cable connection space. Figure 26. Rectifier Anchor Bolt Assemble Above picture is a simple drawing for the anchor bolt installation. The Assembly order is shown below. 1. Mark position on the wall. Horizontally 150mm and vertically 130mm. 2.
PrimAer 28GHz Operating Manual Figure 27. Rectifier Wall Installation Assemble Above picture is an assembly drawing of the Rectifier wall installation. Please note that the above image is to help understand the proper installation. the Rectifier ASSY and bracket are not separated during installation. Assembly order is as shown below. 1. Place Bakelite (4ea) on the M12 Anchor Bolt, place Mount Bracket according to M12 Anchor Bolt. 2.
PrimAer 28GHz Operating Manual Figure 28. Rectifier Pole Installation Assemble Above picture is an assembly drawing of the Rectifier pole installation. Assembly order is shown below. 1. Separate the Wall Mount Bracket from the Rectifier and assemble to Pole Mount Bracket using M6 Torx Sems Screw (6ea) 2. Use + driver to assemble the Bracket and SUS Band (4ea) on the pole. SUS band should be assembled as shown below. 3. Place the Rectifier according to the "Guide & Fixing Groove" picture.
PrimAer 28GHz Operating Manual 5. Check with the lever bar to confirm that the horizontal/vertical angles are correct. 5.4.2 Ground Cable Connection Figure 29. Rectifier Ground Cable Connection In order to protect the Rectifier, connect enclosure grounding with building grounding in order to prevent Rectifier from electrical danger. PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL © 2020 FRTEK CO., LTD.
PrimAer 28GHz Operating Manual 5.4.3 Power Cable Connection Figure 30. Rectifier Power Cable Connection PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL © 2020 FRTEK CO., LTD.
PrimAer 28GHz Operating Manual Connect the AC input power cable to the AC-IN port, and connect the DU, SU(Cascade), SU(End) cable for DC input to the DC OUT port 1~4. Since the Rectifier is an outdoor unit, it must be waterproofed after connecting with power cable. 5.4.4 Other Installation Environment Figure 31.
PrimAer 28 Operating Manual Chapter 6 Local GUI(Graphical User Interface) 6.1 GUI Configuration PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL © 2020 FRTEK CO., LTD.
PrimAer 28GHz Operating Manual Local GUI(Graphical User Interface) “ Chapter 6 is to provide product setting method and information to users operating the PrimAer 28. The repeater manager who will use the operation manual is required to have professional knowledge and construction operation experience on repeater systems. “ • The GUI program is an operation program created for system control and monitoring.. • The GUI program is communicated using USB-B type port on each equipment.
PrimAer 28GHz Operating Manual Figure 32. DU Main Screen ① Tree List This item is to check all equipments on the current configured system. Also, it can monitor real-time on each unit's alarm status through each unit item alarm. ② GUI Connection This is where the unit and PC can be connected.
PrimAer 28GHz Operating Manual - Temperature L : Temperature Lower Setting - SU Enable : DU & SU , SU & SU Cascade connection - SU Link : DU & SU, SU & SU Cascade connection - DL/UL Test : DL/UL fixed mode setting for testing on TDD operation mode - ISO Mease : Item to check Isolation between DU and SU - DC Alarm : Alarm to monitor DC input power -53.
PrimAer 28GHz Operating Manual - RSRP Req : Item to recheck RSRP of the input signal from the DU - PLL Relock : Item to reset PLL from the DU - Beam Scan : Item to reoperate DU beamforming function ⑦ AOM This item is configured with the 'LD' alarm and 'PD' alarm which can monitor the DU's internal analog optic module RF & optic's SISO path / MIMO path DL/UL real-time RF output, and converted analog optic signal transmission/reception strength, along with Array Ant.
PrimAer 28GHz Operating Manual 6.1.2 SU Main Screen Figure 33. SU Main Screen ① Tree List This item is to check all equipments of the currently configured system. Also, this item can real-time monitor each unit's alarm status through each unit item's alarm. ② GUI Connection This is where the unit and PC can be connected.
PrimAer 28GHz Operating Manual ③ Function List This item is to use implemented additional functions. The 'History' function, temperature/power 'Table' manage function, the firm ware download function, and the 'Debug' function can be used. - History : Item to use ‘Alarm History’ function. Item to check connected unit's alarm history. - Table : Item to create/manage output table and temperature table per each unit. - Download : Item to download firmware per each unit.
PrimAer 28GHz Operating Manual ⑥ AOM This item is configured with the 'LD' alarm and 'PD' alarm which can monitor the SU's internal analog optic module RF & optic's SISO path / MIMO path DL/UL real-time RF output, and converted analog optic signal transmission/reception strength, along with Array Ant. atten control, ATT control, ALC limit level setting, and ALC on/off.
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