ip.access Ltd Building 2020 Cambourne Business Park Cambourne Cambridgeshire CB23 6DW United Kingdom The world's most deployed picocell nanoBTS Installation Manual NGSM_INST_300 2.
REVISION HISTORY Version Change Summary Date Author 0.1 First draft 04 Mar 2008 INITS 0.2 Added hardware installation and commissioning chapters 12 Nov 2008 MB3 0.3 Implemented review corrections 11 Nov 2008 ZN1 1.0 Released 21 Nov 2008 ZN1 1.1 Added minimum MS-BTS distance Updated OS requirements 13 Jan 2009 ZN1 2.0 Released 19 Jan 2009 ZN1 2.1 Added 165E/F/G/H information – CP DRAFT 30 Apr 2009 ZN1 DOCUMENT APPROVAL Approved by e-mail.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 2 INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................... 1 1.1 Overview ............................................................................................................ 1 1.2 nanoBTS Installation Overview .......................................................................... 1 1.3 Related Information............................................................................................ 1 1.
3.4 3.4.1 Microsoft Windows ................................................................................... 24 3.4.2 Other Platforms ........................................................................................ 24 3.5 From Config Manager............................................................................... 24 3.5.2 Microsoft Windows ................................................................................... 25 3.5.3 Other Platforms ..................................
.3.2 PSU109 – Environmental Specification .................................................... 50 5.3.3 109 - Handbook - FCC Text..................................................................... 50 5.3.4 109 – Handbook - Industry Canada text ................................................... 50 5.3.5 109 – Handbook - Regulatory Compliance Statement .............................. 50 5.4 Model 126 Ethernet Switch and Power Inserter................................................ 51 5.4.
1 INTRODUCTION The ip.access nanoBTS is an indoor pico-class BTS offering a standard Um radio interface to GSM mobiles. The nanoBTS is available in 850MHz, 900MHz, 1800MHz, and 1900MHz band versions. 1.1 Overview This document provides the reader with all the necessary information required to install the ip.access nanoBTS. The document provides step-by-step instructions for the hardware installation, PSU Installation, and configuration steps required to bring the nanoBTS into service. 1.
2 NANOBTS HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2.1 Purpose and Scope This chapter documents the procedure used to install the nanoBTS hardware and physical connections together with applying the base software configuration. 2.2 Warnings and Regulatory Information For all warnings and regulatory information, please refer to section 5. 2.3 Unpacking Unpack the nanoBTS and check to see that the unit has not been damaged in transit. Any damaged units should be returned to the supplier.
Figure 2 - Removal of antenna covers Remove the antenna cover body, by unscrewing the two Torx T20 retaining screws. Figure 3 - Removal of antenna cover body Fit the replacement antenna cover body ensuring that the feeder cable connector fits into the antenna. Note that one cover only fits the receiver whilst the other fits the transmitter. Fit the clamp as shown below and second Torx screw, then replace top and bottom covers. nanoBTS Installation Manual © ip.
Compression Spring Figure 4 - Fit clamp plate Repeat the process for the other end of nanoBTS. 2.4.2 Note: 165 Hardware When looking at the front of a 165 nanoBTS with the Ethernet and TIB connectors facing downwards, the TX antenna is bottom left, the RX antenna is bottom right and the Network Listen (NWL) antenna is top right. To fit external antennas, remove the plastic cover from the unit and unscrew the antennas to expose the SMA connectors. Connect directly to these connectors.
2.5 2.5.1 Cabling the nanoBTS 139/140 Hardware RX Port TX Port Figure 6 - 139/140 nanoBTS connections 2.5.2 165 Hardware nanoBTS Installation Manual © ip.
Figure 7 - 165 nanoBTS connections For information about using the Secondary TX location (AUX), see section 2.5.8. Figure 8 below illustrates the correct cabling of the Ethernet and TIB cables: Figure 8 - Ethernet and TIB cabling 2.5.3 Ethernet Each 139/140/178 nanoBTS must be connected to an Ethernet switch or hub via either a 109 ip.access single power inserter or 126 ip.access Powered Ethernet Switch. Refer to section 5 for details of the power supply connections.
either the above power options or a separate 48V DC power supply available from ip.access. 2.5.4 Timing Interface Bus (TIB) – Multi-TRX only The Timing Interface Bus (TIB) is used to provide clock and signalling between the nanoBTS when operating in a Multi-TRX configuration. The TIB OUT from the Master TRX must be connected to the TIB IN of the slave TRX. This in turn has its TIB OUT connected to the next TRX in the chain. See Figure 9. Figure 9 - TIB connections 2.5.
Figure 10 - Chassis bond screw location - 139/140 nanoBTS Connect the other end of the Chassis Bond lead to the next nanoBTS chassis bond point in the chain. Chassis Bond Point Figure 11 - Chassis bond screw location - 165 nanoBTS 2.5.6 Mounting the nanoBTS The location of each nanoBTS is shown on the installation floor plan produced at the network planning stage. For example, it must take into account that all BTSs must be at least 2m from any mobile equipment.
Figure 12 - nanoBTS bracket removal Position the bracket on the wall and mark the position of the four screw holes. The top of the bracket MUST be positioned uppermost. Ensure that the bracket is level and sufficient clearance is maintained to allow the unit to be located on the bracket (at least 80mm from the bracket to the top of wall, and 120mm from the side of the bracket to a side wall). See Figure 13.
Figure 14 – Mounting the nanoBTS When fixing to a ceiling or a sloping wall the same fixing process and clearances should be observed as for fixing to a wall (at least 100mm from the bracket to the top of wall and 120mm from the side of the bracket to a side wall). On a sloping surface the top of the bracket MUST be uppermost. Once the unit has been attached to the bracket the outer cover MUST be removed to expose the cooling vanes, as shown in Figure 15. Figure 15 - Ceiling mounted nanoBTS 2.5.
2.5.8 Mounting Multi-TRX 165 nanoBTS The 165 (EDGE) BTS may be installed in a stacked two-TRX configuration. See section 2.5.10 for details. The procedure for mounting a stacked two-TRX configuration is as follows: 1. Fit the first wall bracket to the wall in the desired position. 2. Remove the plastic cover from the bottom unit. 3. Relocate the TX antenna as illustrated in section 2.5.10. 4. Fit the antenna cable (part number 165_072) as illustrated in section 2.5.10. 5.
2.5.9 LED Status Indicators The following table shows the meaning of the state LED under normal and fault conditions.
LED_OCXO_CALIBRATION Alternating Green/Orange Slow Blink The unit is in the fast calibrating state [SYNC] 10 LED_NOT_TRANSMITTING Green Slow Flash The radio carrier is not being transmitted 11 LED_OPERATIONAL Green Steady Default condition if none of the above apply 2.5.10 12 (Low) 165 Series 2TRX Assembly nanoBTS Installation Manual © ip.
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2.6 Power Supply Installation Two power supply modules are available from ip.access, designed for use with the ip.access nanoBTS product range. The single output power supply is commonly used for single site installations. The powered Ethernet switch is generally used at sites where multiple nanoBTS installations exist. 2.6.1 Warnings Do not connect any device other than a nanoBTS to any RJ45 socket that is enabled for nanoBTS connection (i.e. 48V DC operation).
Figure 16 - Single power supply unit The mains input is provided via a figure 8 mains lead connected to the mains supply of either connection. Figure 17 shows the network connections for two possible installation options.
110-230Vac ~ ! 48Vdc 48Vdc Connection to nanoBTS PSU RJ45 Connection to LAN Figure 18 - PSU located at the nanoBTS Cable to nanoBTS 110-230Vac 48Vdc ! Connection to nanoBTS 48Vdc ~ PSU Connection to LAN RJ45 Figure 19 - PSU installation at the switch Do not connect any device other than a nanoBTS to any RJ45 socket that is enabled for nanoBTS connection (i.e. 48Vdc operation). nanoBTS Installation Manual © ip.
2.7.1 8 Port Powered Ethernet Switch Installation The 8 port powered Ethernet switch, is a combined power inserter, for use with the ip.access range of products and a fully functional 10/100 Ethernet switch. Figure 20 - 8 port powered Ethernet switch Power to the unit is provided via a 110 – 240 Volt ac mains plug or via a 48 Volt dc plug and housed in a 1U 19" rack mount case. 2.7.1.
Downlink connections Uplink connection Figure 22 - Ethernet connections Ensure that the connection to the main LAN (Server) is only made to the UPLINK (unpowered). Connect each nanoBTS to one of the powered Ethernet outputs, ensuring that the connection is made only to an ip.access nanoBTS. nanoBTS Installation Manual © ip.
3 GETTING STARTED WITH BTS INSTALLER After the nanoBTS hardware has been installed on site, it must be commissioned into the network. This is done by configuring the nanoBTS with BTS Installer. This chapter provides an overview of BTS Installer and installation instructions. Refer to the following chapter for instructions on commissioning a nanoBTS with BTS Installer. Readers familiar with BTS Installer may wish to skip this chapter. Note: 3.
BTS Installer also has a manual mode of operation, in which the user performs just one operation at a time on just one nanoBTS at a time, and has immediate feedback as to the success or failure of the operation. The various manual operations are available from pressing the Action button in the BTS Status section of the user interface. Some example scenarios are: • A number of operating nanoBTSs are to have their software upgraded.
and return the replies. In such configurations BTS Installer communicates with the nanoBTSs in proxy mode. There are two different types of proxy that might be present on a BSC: a Primary OML Proxy and a Secondary OML Proxy. Which can be used depends on the network configuration. Direct connection or proxy mode is indicated to the user in the status bar at the bottom of the user interface.
which subversion of 1.5 is used). The J2SE Java Runtime Environment is available, with installation instructions, from Sun’s Java web-site (http://www.java.sun.com). 3.4.1 Microsoft Windows 3.4.1.1 Pre-Installation Requirements • Local craft terminal for the installation running Windows 2000 SP2 or Windows XP SP2 • CD-ROM drive or Internet connection • Java run time environment version 1.5.0_07 or later 3.4.1.
3.5.2 Microsoft Windows BTS Installer can be started by double clicking the desktop item or by selecting the menu entry in the normal way. 3.5.3 Other Platforms Details of starting BTS Installer on platforms other than Microsoft Windows are beyond the scope of this document. However on platforms with a command line interface a command like the following is likely to be useful: java -jar BtsInstaller.jar 3.5.
Once these settings have been made they are remembered and will not normally need to be made again on later runs of BTS Installer on the same computer.
• Options – these usually do not need to be set up as the default values are usually adequate. 3.6.1 Creating a BTS Database Entry BTS Installer will not operate on any nanoBTS that it doesn’t know about; in order to do anything to a nanoBTS it must have a BTS Database entry for that nanoBTS (see section 4.1).
3.6.4 Perform Desired Operations At this point any desired operation may be performed on the nanoBTS: • automatic configuration – use the Auto button • manual configuration – use the Action button • network listen functions – use the Listen button. nanoBTS Installation Manual © ip.
4 COMMISSION A NANOBTS 4.1 Configure the nanoBTS The process for manually configuring the nanoBTS is as follows: 4.1.1 Set the IP Configuration 1. Power up the nanoBTS. This will take approximately 1 minute. The Status Indicator on the nanoBTS will flash green and red. This indicates that the Unit ID has not been set (when the nanoBTS has been fully configured the Status Indicator will slow blink orange). 2. Open BTS Installer. 3.
6. On the DHCP tab, select the Enable DHCP Configuration check box. 7. On the DHCP tab, enter the Subnet Mask and IP Address of the gateway router if required. 8. Click OK. The DHCP field in the BTS Status section should turn green. If not, ensure that the DHCP server is running. nanoBTS Installation Manual © ip.
4.1.2 Set the Non-Volatile Attributes 1. Ensure that the new nanoBTS is selected in the BTS Status section, and then click Action. The Configure BTS dialog is displayed. 2. Click Set/Get NV Attributes. 3. In the Set and/or Get NV Attributes dialog, select the required attributes. By default all attributes are selected. 4. Click OK. A progress dialog is displayed, then the BTS Configuration dialog is displayed. nanoBTS Installation Manual © ip.
5. On the Unit ID tab, enter a unique Site ID. A slave TRX will have the same Site ID as the master TRX. 6. On the Unit ID tab, enter a TRX ID. For a master TRX, TRX ID is 0. For a slave TRX, TRX ID is 1, 2 or 3. 7. On the NV Attr (1) tab, select the Enable NV Attr Configuration check box. 8. To configure a static IP address, select the Configure Flags check box and set F1, F2 and F3 to ON. To configure a dynamic IP address, do not make these settings.
9. On the NV Attr (2) tab, select the Configure Primary OML List check box. 10. From the Number of Addresses in List drop-down list, select the number of BSCs. Typically this will be 1. If there is a second BSC configured for redundancy, select 2. 11. Enter the Primary OML IP Address. This is the IP address of the BSC. 12. If there is a second BSC configured for redundancy, enter the Primary OML IP Address 2. 13. Select the Configure Location check box. 14.
18. Click Set/Get NV Attributes. 19. In the Set and/or Get NV Attributes dialog, ensure that the Set NV Attributes check box is selected. 20. Ensure that the check boxes are selected for the required configuration settings. 21. Click OK. 22. In the Configure BTS dialog, click Configure Unit ID. The DHCP, Unit ID and NV Attributes fields in the BTS Status section should all be green. nanoBTS Installation Manual © ip.
4.2 Software Download Download any required files to the nanoBTS including: • Software • Certificate • Certificate revocation list 1. In the BTS Status section, click Edit. The BTS Configuration dialog is displayed. 2. On the Download tab, select the Enable Download check box. 3. Select Download Software, then click Browse and navigate to the software file. 4. Select the Make New Software the Default check box. 5. Select the Reset BTS After Download check box. 6. Click OK. 7. Click Action.
10. Select the required software versions.
2. In the Frequency Band drop-down list, ensure that the correct GSM band is selected. 3. Click Connect. It will take approximately 90 seconds to create the connection from BTS Installer to the nanoBTS. When the connection is complete, the message Ready to run test is displayed in the status pane at the bottom of the dialog and the Status Indicator on the nanoBTS will flash green. 4. Click Channel Usage on the left side of the dialog.
4.4 Frequency Calibration When the nanoBTS has been installed and configured, the local oscillator must be calibrated. The frequency calibration should be performed 10 minutes after the nanoBTS has been powered up. This provides time for the oscillator to stabilise. The frequency calibration should then be performed again 24 hours after the nanoBTS has been powered up. The frequency calibration can be performed in two ways. 4.4.
4. Click OK. 5. Click Start Test. Note: The nanoBTS may not be able to correct the frequency error in one go. It may be necessary to re-run this test a few times to get the error down to a reasonable level. 4.4.2 Frequency Control Frequency Control enables the user to make manual adjustments to the nanoBTS clock frequency via the Frequency Control attribute, which is represented as a number of ppb (parts per billion) from a nominal value. It also enables the user to view the Timing Bus status. 1.
Note: If the nanoBTS has not been powered up for 24 hours, a warning message will be displayed. The warning messages re-iterate the importance of waiting 24 hours before performing the final calibration. To continue with the calibration, click OK to display the Frequency Control dialog. Note: The frequency of a nanoBTS can only be adjusted manually if Internal OCXO is the active clock source.
4.5 nanoBTS Security BTS Installer is capable of connecting to a nanoBTS using an authenticated encrypted SSL (secure sockets layer) connection. Before an SSL connection can be set up you must: • Ensure that BTS Installer in correctly installed on Windows 2000 SP2 or Windows XP SP2. • Install the Aladdin eToken run-time environment • Be able to export the cryptographic technology to the BTS 1. Plug the eToken into a USB port on the local terminal. The new hardware wizard is displayed. 2.
6. In the Connect to BTSs using SSL section, select either Optional or Mandatory. 7. Click OK. The Status bar at the bottom of the BTS Installer indicates that a secure connection is possible by displaying a closed padlock. or If there is a problem and a secure connection is not possible, then an open padlock will be displayed with a description of the error. In the example above, the wrong password was entered for the eToken.
To download the security certificate and certificate revocation list, follow the steps in section 0 and use the Download Certificate and Download Certificate Revocation List options on the Download tab of the BTS Configuration dialog (see below). nanoBTS Installation Manual © ip.
5 NANOBTS AND PSU REGULATORY INFORMATION This chapter provides the customer with safety and regulatory warnings, cautions and information for the ip.access Ltd range of products. Products covered are the model 108, 110, 139, 140, 165 and 178 range of nanoBTSs and model 109 and 126 power supplies. 5.1 Terminology UL Underwriters Laboratories FCC Federal Communications Commission IC Industry Canada CE European Union 5.2 5.2.
The nanoBTS must only be powered using an ip.access model 109 PSU (PPI part number ILA1711112) or ip.access model 126 Ethernet switch and power inserter (unless prior written approval is obtained from IP Access). Model 165 BTS’s may also be powered by a direct 48V connection using a PSU specified in writing by IP Access Ltd. PSU’s supplied by ip.access must not be used for powering any other equipment (unless carried out in a manner having prior written approval from IP Access).
nanoBTS nanoBTS PSU φ ~ RJ45(48v) RJ45 PSU θ ~ Ethernet Switch BSC θ PSU located at the switch φ PSU located at nanoBTS When using the ip.access model 126A Ethernet Switch and Power Inserter, external PSU’s are not required, the NanoBTS is connected locally or via site cabling to the powered ports of the 126. nanoBTS (max qty 7) RJ45(48v) ~ RJ45(48V) Ethernet 126A Ethernet Switch and 48V Power Inserter 5.2.3.1 BSC nanoBTS - Handbook - Installing the PSU at the Ethernet Switch.
Cable to nanoBTS 110-230Vac ~ ! 48Vdc 48Vdc Connection to nanoBTS PSU RJ45 Connection to LAN Ethernet Switch 5.2.3.2 nanoBTS - Handbook - Installing the PSU at the nanoBTS. Ensure that the 109 PSU is placed in a location that is ventilated and that the connection leads provide no safety hazard. 110-230Vac ! Connection to nanoBTS 48Vdc 48Vdc ~ PSU Connection to LAN 5.2.
Federal Communications Commission This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
5.2.6.4 Safety Standards • EN60950 (CE Marking) • IEC 60950 • UL60950 Listed (file number E230296, USA and Canada) • CB Certificate This product is intended for use in all Member States of the European Union. "Hereby, ip.access declares that this NanoBTS is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
5.3.2 PSU109 – Environmental Specification • -10 to +45 degrees Centigrade ambient operating temperature. • This product has been listed by UL for use in a 25 degree C ambient. • -20 to +80 degrees C ambient storage temperature. • 5 to 95% RH non condensing humidity. 5.3.3 109 - Handbook - FCC Text WARNING This is a class B product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
This product is intended for use in all Member States of the European Union. "Hereby, ip.access declares that this Ethernet Power Inserter is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directives 73/23/EEC and 89/336/EEC." The PSU109 is supplied by Poly-Products Industries, model number ILA1711112. A copy of regulatory compliance documentation may be obtained in writing from "IP access Ltd, Building 2020, Cambourne Business Park, Cambourne, Cambridge, CB23 6DW, UK". 5.
Do not apply power to unit if there is any evidence of condensation. Do not open casing as mains voltages may be present within the unit. AC inlet cable must carry suitable local approval (e.g. UL marking for US and Canadian markets). 5.4.2 126 - Input Power Source Specification • Unit may be powered via AC or DC (not both). • 90 to 132 and 180 to 264VAC (auto-ranging) via an IEC C13 connector. 135W, 2A rating. • 47 to 57V DC via screw terminals on the front panel. 115W 3A rating.
5.4.5 126 – Handbook - Industry Canada text This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numériqué de la classe A est conformé à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 5.4.6 126 – Handbook - Regulatory Compliance Statement The nanoBTS conforms to the following regulatory standards. 5.4.6.1 EMC Standards • EN 55022 and EN55024 (CE marked) • FCC Part 15 class A • ICES-003 5.4.6.
