RadioFrame Networks MC-Series System Installation & Testing February 11, 2004 998-4001-00 Rev C
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Service Information This equipment complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the two following conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference, and this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits pursuant to part 90.691 of the FCC Rules.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Contents 1 Introduction.............................................................................................................................. 1 1.1 Record of Revisions ......................................................................................................... 1 1.2 References ....................................................................................................................... 1 1.3 General Safety Information ..................
MC-Series System Installation & Testing 7 Scheduled and Unscheduled Maintenance ........................................................................ 64 7.1 Annual Maintenance ...................................................................................................... 64 7.2 Troubleshooting Guidelines ........................................................................................... 64 7.3 Fault Indications .............................................................................
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Figures Figure 1 The MC-Series System cabinet ................................................................................... 6 Figure 2 MC-Series System 3-sector configuration ................................................................... 8 Figure 3 MC-Series System functional diagram......................................................................... 9 Figure 4 BIC front view .....................................................................
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Figure 38 PDU Rear view......................................................................................................... 111 Figure 39 PDU rear view .......................................................................................................... 111 Figure 42 MC-Series System Omni Configuration ................................................................... 134 Figure 43 Transmit filter frequency response..................................
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Introduction 1 Introduction This MC-Series System Installation & Testing manual provides an overview of the RadioFrame Networks Microcell (MC-Series) System and describes standards for installing, modifying and maintaining RadioFrame Networks equipment at Nextel and Nextel customer sites. All specifications and requirements pertain to MC-Series System equipment required in Nextel iDEN (integrated Digital Enhanced Network) installations.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Introduction 1.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Introduction Warning! The user is cautioned that changes or modifications made to the equipment that are not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance, could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. To ensure FCC compliance of this equipment, it is the user’s responsibility to obtain and use only shielded and grounded interface cables. Warning! Warning! 1.3.3 1.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Introduction • What causes the problem to occur • Any unusual circumstances contributing to the problem (i.e., loss of power) 1.4.2 Technical Support For support of RadioFrame Networks equipment, contact the RadioFrame Networks Technical Assistance Center (TAC) at: (US) 1-800-328-0847 1.4.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Introduction P/N Description 176-7562-xx Ethernet Rear Transition Module (ERTM) 176-7510-xx Signal Processing Array Module (SPAM) 176-0820-xx CRTC 176-7502-xx 4U Chassis 176-0600-xx PDU 176-1219-xx Fan Tray w/Fans for 4U Chassis 176-0011-xx Fan for RBS, RF Shelf, AIC & BIC RadioFrame Networks, Inc.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing System Description 2 System Description The MC-Series System is a stand-alone microcell base transceiver station (BTS) that provides radio communication links between the land network and mobile subscriber units in an integrated Dispatch Enhanced Network (iDEN). The MC-Series System interfaces with the Mobile Switching Office (MSO) via a standard T1 interface.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing System Description 2.1 MC-Series System Configuration The MC-Series System can be configured to have 1, 2, or 3 sectors. The single sector, or omni configuration can have up to 20 BRs. In multi-sector configurations, the BRs must be assigned to sectors in groups of 8. For a 3-sector system the maximum number of BRs per sector is 8.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing System Description reserved for powerplant future RBS (2 & 3) RBS 1 Figure 2 8 MC-Series System 3-sector configuration RadioFrame Networks, Inc.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing System Description 2.2 RadioFrame Networks Hardware RadioFrame Networks hardware receives layer 3 control messages (control, voice, packet data, SNMP, etc.) from the iSC, and converts them into layer 2 PDUs (Protocol Data Units) that are sent every 15mSec (received every 7.5 mSec). Then the AIC converts the layer 2 PDUs into raw layer 1 BaseBand I/Q samples that are sent/received every 7.5 mSec.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing System Description BIC CRIC BPC Figure 4 BIC front view ERTM CRTC Figure 5 2.2.1.1 BIC rear view BIC CRIC The BIC Common RadioFrame Interface Card (CRIC) is located in the top front slot of the BIC. The BIC CRIC provides the Ethernet switch fabric to route packets to/from the AIC and hosts a microprocessor that serves as the primary controller of BPCs for system management purposes.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing System Description 2.2.1.2 BPC Three BTS Processing Cards (BPCs) are located in BIC front slot positions 2, 3, and 4. The BPC hosts a microprocessor to perform iDEN voice management and is responsible for layer 2 call processing. Figure 7 2.2.1.3 BPC indicators ERTM The Ethernet Rear Transition Module (ERTM) is located in the top rear slot of the BIC. The ERTM interfaces to the CRIC via eight RMII ports in the chassis midplane.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing System Description 2.2.1.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing System Description 2.2.2 Airlink Interface Chassis (AIC) The Airlink Interface Chassis (AIC) provides layer 1 (I & Q samples) and layer 2 processing of call data, including routing of packet data to RadioBlades in RBS, as well as timing to the RBS.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing System Description 2.2.2.1 AIC CRIC The AIC Common RadioFrame Interface Card (CRIC) provides the Ethernet switch fabric to route packets to/from the RBS. The AIC CRIC hosts a microprocessor as the primary controller of BPC+SPAMs. The AIC CRIC has a serial port for local serial access, and eight 10/100BaseT Ethernet ports that are currently not used. Figure 12 2.2.2.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing System Description 2.2.2.4 AIC Ports Card Port AIC CRIC Description Ports 1-8 (RJ45) not currently used EIA-232 9-pin serial port Nextel technician local serial access BPC+SPAM N/A N/A ERTM Ports 1-3 (RJ45) RBS port 10/100 RFN, A, B, and C respectively Ports 4 (RJ45) BIC ERTM port 2 5MHz/1PPs IN not currently used (no terminator required) 5MHz/1PPs OUT not currently used (no terminator required) GPS ANT not currently used 2.2.2.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing System Description 2.2.3 RadioBlade Shelf (RBS) The RadioBlade Shelf (RBS) houses the iDEN 2-port RadioBlade transceivers, the RadioBlade transceiver “backplane”, and RF combiner and splitter assemblies. The whole assembly is housed in a pullout shelf to facilitate field replacement of the RadioBlade transceivers. The RBS is divided logically into three sets of eight slots.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing System Description A B C RadioBlade slots RadioBlades combiner / splitter housings Figure 16 RBS interior, top down view Figure 17 RBS front view RadioFrame Networks, Inc.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing System Description Figure 18 2.2.3.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing System Description 2.2.3.2 RBS Indicators The front of the RBS has the following LED indicators: • STATUS indicator for each group—A, B, and C • RADIOBLADE STATUS indicators, one for each RadioBlade slot in the RBS. LEDs are arranged by group (8 per group A, B, and C) and are numbered consecutively from left to right 1 through 24 (A: 1 through 7; B: 8 through16; and C: 17 through 24).
MC-Series System Installation & Testing System Description 2.2.5 RF Shelf The MC-Series System provides one RF shelf per sector. The RF shelf contains amplifiers, filters, redundant DC-DC converters, and fans to provide cooling to the power amplifiers (PAs). The transmit chain includes a variable attenuator for adjusting the Tx power output at the top of the cabinet, a multi-channel linear power amplifier (PA), a band pass filter, and a sampling port.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing System Description Figure 21 RF Shelf front view DIVERSITY Figure 22 2.2.5.1 RF Shelf rear view RF Shelf Ports Front Ports Description Rx DIV TEST TOR plus 3 dB plus/minus 2 dB Rx TEST TOR plus 3 dB plus/minus 2 dB Tx TEST TOR minus 20 dB Tx ATTENUATION TOR Tx out attenuation adjustment RadioFrame Networks, Inc.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing System Description Rear Ports 22 Description RX IN DIVERSITY Connects to TOR Rx 1 Diversity RX OUT DIVERSITY Connects to RF Shelf LNA DIV IN TX IN Connects to RF Shelf PA OUT TX TEST PORT Connects to RF Shelf Tx Test TX OUT Connects to TOR Tx 1 RX IN Connects to TOR Rx 1 RX OUT Connects to RF Shelf LNA IN FAN 1 Connects to RF Shelf fan FAN 2 Connects to RF Shelf fan TEST Nextel technician local serial access ALARM Nextel technician local seria
MC-Series System Installation & Testing System Description 2.2.5.2 RF Shelf Indicators The RF Shelf has Power and Alarm LEDs on the front of the unit. LED Indication Power Indicates power is applied to card Alarm Indicates timing synchronization 2.2.6 Power Distribution Unit The Power Distribution Unit (PDU) receives DC input and supplies power via dedicated circuit breakers to each component in the MC-Series System. Each of the thirteen breakers has a threeposition switch: ON, OFF or TRIPPED.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing System Description 2.2.7 Cabinet The MC-Series System cabinet is an APW Pioneer Seismic Series standard 19” equipment cabinet with vented, lockable side panels, lockable front and rear doors, and a computer shelf on the inside of the front door. The cabinet is rated for seismic zone 4 and operates in an environment of 0° to +40° C ambient. External RF connectors are flush with the top of the cabinet in a recessed bulkhead.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing System Description 2.4 Non-RFN Hardware Non-RFN hardware for the MC-Series System must be procured and then installed in order for the MC-Series System to be complete. 2.4.1 integrated Site Controller (iSC-3) The MC-Series System includes a pair of redundant integrated Site Controllers, or iSC-3s, which are connected to the macro network through a Channel Service Unit (CSU). The connection between the iSC and the MC-Series System is via two coaxial interfaces.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing System Description Figure 25 26 Punch block location within the MC-Series rack. RadioFrame Networks, Inc.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing System Description 2.4.3 Channel Service Unit (CSU) The Channel Service Unit (CSU) provides the T1 connection between the iSC-3 and the telephone company that provides the T1 line. The CSU provides surge protection to the T1 line and loop-back testing for the telephone company. For more information about the CSU, refer to the manufacturer's documentation. 2.4.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing System Description 2.5.2 Weight Supplier Component Weight cabinet 579 lbs (shipped) 611 lbs (fully loaded) BIC 22 lbs AIC 22 lbs RBS 60 lbs (24 RBs) RF Shelf 165 lbs (55 lbs each) PDU 10 lbs iSC-3 16 lbs (8 lbs each) EAS 6 lbs CSU 10 lbs Component Floor Loading cabinet 200 lbs per sq ft (includes 25% safety factor) RadioFrame Networks Non-RFN 2.5.3 Floor Loading Supplier RadioFrame Networks 2.5.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing System Description Assembly Qty Power[W] Per Assembly Total Power[W] Current[A] @ -48Vdc RBS (24 RadioBlades) 1 67.2 67.2 1.4 BIC 1 110.0 110.0 2.3 AIC 1 115.2 115.2 2.4 ISC 2 24 48.0 1.0 EAS 1 19.2 19.2 0.4 CSU 1 40 40 0.8 TOTAL 615.6 12.7 * Panduit termination lugs are required for installation. 2.5.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing System Description 2.5.8 Heat Load Supplier Component BTUs per Hour BIC 340 AIC 340 RBS 320 RF Shelf 680 PDU 0 iSC-3 140 EAS 170 CSU 17 RadioFrame Networks Non-RFN 2.5.9 RF Performance The MC-Series System will meet the emissions mask requirements per FCC Part 90, section 90.691. 2.5.9.1 2.5.9.2 Frequency of Operation Band Receive Frequency (MHz) Transmit Frequency (MHz) 800E 806.0125 to 824.9875 851.0125 to 869.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing System Description Note 2: At maximum rated RF output power, all spurious and harmonic emissions should be at the noise floor. No combination of IM products or any other spurious emissions generated in the transmitting equipment should exceed the underlying noise floor in the operating band. Also, the Tx output power level is a function of the datafill parameters as well as the RF shelf attenuator setting. 2.5.9.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing System Description Parameter 1 Condition Value Unit Min Max +0.5 Pass Band Ripple Referenced to a 50 ohm impedance -0.5 Stop Band Attenuation Referenced to a 50 ohm impedance -60 dB dBc Note 1: Unless otherwise stated, all values are referenced to the top of the rack. Refer to Appendix E for filter curve. 32 RadioFrame Networks, Inc.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Pre-Installation 3 Pre-Installation This section provides pre-installation information for the MC-Series System at a Nextel site. Prior to installation, prepare the site with all associated antennas, phone lines, and other related site equipment. 3.1 Site Planning For each of the ensuing site planning subsections, complete the following: a. Identify work to be completed by Nextel technicians and outside contractors. b.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Pre-Installation 3.1.3 Anchoring Anchor the MC-Series System cabinet to the floor using suitable anchors (Hilti or equal). Do not mount the MC-Series System cabinet on casters. 3.1.4 Seismic Zone Installation All RadioFrame Networks equipment is seismically rated to withstand vibrations of a Level 4 earthquake.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Pre-Installation 3.1.8 GPS Antennas Refer to the Motorola Gen 3 Site Controller System Manual, 68P80801E30-O document and Nextel standards for GPS antenna design and installation. Per the NEC (1) any cabling run through an air plenum shall be plenum-rated, and (2) cabling is not to be laid on or suspended from any ceiling grid or attached to the grid supports. Identify any contract labor and materials required. 3.1.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Pre-Installation 3.2 Scheduling / Logistics a. Procure all non-RFN hardware. Refer to Nextel documentation for procurement of iSC-3s, EAS, and CSU. b. Procure the materials identified in 3.1 required by Nextel technicians to complete the installation. c. Initiate the contracts necessary to engage outside contractors to complete the installation work necessary, including any design or engineering work necessary for seismic areas.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Pre-Installation 3.4 iDEN Configuration The MC-Series System supports WiDEN (Quad BRs) and the use of four adjacent channels and remote control of these settings. Plan to set up the MC-Series System according to the base radio (BR) parameters specified in the site datafill for the site, including cabinet, position, and Quad. Corresponding parameters will be set using the System Manager iDEN Configuration page during system set up (section 5.5).
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Installation 4 Installation 4.1 Site Inspection Following all construction work, both exterior and interior, the site and facility shall be in a suitable condition for the installation of communications equipment. In general, the following considerations need to be observed: list section 3.1 items except T1 • Facility is secured with lockable doors. • HVAC • Grounding • Interior of facility shall be free of excessive dust.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Installation 4.2.2 Equipment Inventory Check all MC-Series System equipment against the itemized packing list to ensure receipt of all equipment. If available, check the sales order with the packing list to account for all equipment ordered. Contact the Nextel representative to report missing items and for additional information. 4.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Installation reserved for powerplant future RBS (2 & 3) RBS 1 Figure 26 40 MC-Series System rack locations for non-RFN hardware RadioFrame Networks, Inc.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Installation 4.4.1 1 iSC-3s While supporting the iSC-3, slide the iSC-3 into the cabinet mounting position. Mount the iSC-3 in the location shown in the cabinet illustration earlier in this section. If necessary, install side rails in the mounting position in the rack. 2 Secure the iSC-3 to the cabinet mounting rails using the four mounting screws provided with the unit. Tighten the screws to 4.5 Nm (40 in-lb).
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Installation 4.4.2 1 EAS While supporting the EAS, slide the EAS into the cabinet mounting position. Mount the EAS in the location shown in the cabinet illustration earlier in this section. 2 Secure the EAS to the cabinet mounting rails using the four mounting screws provided with the unit. Tighten the screws to 4.5 Nm (40 in-lb).
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Installation 4 Connect the RFN-provided power cable (P/N 820-0615-50; CSU to PDU-CSU) to the CSU power. 5 Connect the other end of the power cable to the circuit breaker on the PDU. 6 Connect the CSU to each iSC-3 according to Nextel’s installation procedure. For complete cabling information, refer to Appendix C Cabling Diagrams: 3-Sector Configuration. 4.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Installation Diversity Tx Rx GPS DC PWR T1 ventilation EAS alarm cabling GND Figure 27 4.6.1 Grounding 1 Ground the cabinet ground bar to the site according to Nextel’s installation instructions using 6 and 8 gauge lugs. 2 Connect the site ground to the ground at the top of the rack according to Nextel’s installation procedures (see the previous diagram for ground location at the top of the rack). 4.6.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Installation 4.6.3 GPS Surge Arrestor Follow Nextel’s procedure for installing GPS equipment at the site. Then complete the following procedure: 1 Install the two RFN-provided GPS surge arrestors at the top of the rack as shown in the previous diagram. NOTE: Make sure the element on the side of the surge arrestor is accessible, depending on the site configuration. 2 Connect the cable from GPS surge arrestor to the primary iSC-3, rear port GPS.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Installation 4.6.6 Power Warning! 1 4.7 Verify that all breakers in the PDU are in the OFF position prior to proceeding. Leave them in the OFF position until instructed otherwise. Connect the powerplant to the PDU using two lugs. Crimp tool needed: CT-1700. Intra-cabinet Cabling All intra-cabinet cabling will be complete prior to shipment. The standard shipped configuration is 3-sector without diversity.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Final Checkout and Commissioning 5 Final Checkout and Commissioning The procedures in this chapter describe procedures for conducting final checkout for each portion of the MC-Series System. This chapter's describes procedures for: 5.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Final Checkout and Commissioning Ensure that the following RadioFrame Networks software is available: • CD ROM (backup) • New versions can also be downloaded from RFN web site to the local root directory (C:/) For local software downloads, have the following available on the laptop: 5.2 • FTP server software—WFTPD32 is shareware that can be downloaded from the following site: http://www.wftpd.com/ • Terminal emulation software (e.g.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Final Checkout and Commissioning 5 Using the breaker on the PDU and the power switch on the front of the EAS, turn up the EAS, and then verify that it is operational before proceeding. For more information, refer to the Motorola document Gen 3 Site Controller System Manual, 68P80801E30-O. 6 Using the breaker on the PDU and the power switch on the front of the secondary iSC-3, turn up the secondary iSC-3, and verify that it is operational before proceeding.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Final Checkout and Commissioning 5.4 System Setup 1 Connect the laptop to port 8 of the BIC CRIC using an Ethernet (CAT5) cable. BIC front BIC CRIC laptop connection 2 From the laptop, ping the External IP Address of the MC-Series System (169.254.200.5). If replies are returned from the ping, continue to Step 3. Otherwise, open a command prompt window and enter: ipconfig. Verify that the IP address of the laptop is zero config. 50 RadioFrame Networks, Inc.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Final Checkout and Commissioning If it is not, at the command prompt enter the command setExtIpAddr: -> setExtIpAddr Current Ext IP Addr = 0.0.0.0 Set New External IP Addr 0- Change the IP address by typing the following information shown in bold. Type the new value, and press Return. The next line will appear. To leave a value as shown, press Return. 0- 169 0- 254 0- 200 0- 5 New Ext IP Addr = 169.254.200.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Final Checkout and Commissioning 4 • Diagnostics—provides tools for testing. • Support—displays support information, including online help. Log in to System Manager. Select the System Configuration tab to display the login window. For User Name, type Sysadmin (case sensitive). For Password, type Radioframe (case sensitive), and then select OK. To change the password, refer to Appendix G: System Manager. 52 RadioFrame Networks, Inc.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Final Checkout and Commissioning 5 Select the iDEN Configuration link at the bottom of the System Configuration page, and verify that the MC-Series System iDEN cabinet/position and quad BR configuration matches the site datafill. Change the BR cabinet and position on the iDEN Configuration page to match the site datafill. Assign quad BRs as required by the site datafill (only one quad BR per group). For more information, refer to section 3.4 iDEN Configuration.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Final Checkout and Commissioning 6 Select the Alarm tab and review the Active Alarm Manager for any active alarms. If the Alarm Log is empty, the system may still be loading (it takes approximately 3 minutes for the system startup to complete). Any RF shelf alarms remaining after startup may be ignored for now. For more information, refer to section 7.2.2 System Manager Alarms. 0 7 0 0 Set the output power of the first BR according to site requirements.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Final Checkout and Commissioning For each channel, enter the frequency into the R2660 and verify that the SQE, frequency error, and power level are all within specifications (refer to section 2.5.9.2 Transmitter Performance Summary). 10 Repeat steps 6, 7 and 8 for each sector. 11 Review the Active Alarm Manager for any un-cleared alarms. Refer to section 7.4 System Manager Alarms for more information. 5.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Final Checkout and Commissioning • Idle SQE quality and variation • Call up SQE quality and variation • Short Message Service • Handover and cell reselection • Performance will also be validated by collecting at least one week of performance statistical data Refer to Appendix F Functionality Test Procedures for procedures to conduct functionality testing. Note: MC-Series does not support 6:1 VSELP calls or Circuit Switched data.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Datafill Parameters & Optimization Procedures 6 Datafill Parameters & Optimization Procedures The MC-Series System is designed to be 100% compatible with the Motorola EBRC and QUAD Base Radios. However, due to architecture differences between the two systems, not all datafill parameters apply equally to the MC-Series System. This section describes only those datafill parameters that need to be taken into consideration when used with the MC-Series System.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Datafill Parameters & Optimization Procedures 6.2 Parameters that Do Not Apply to the MC-Series System The following parameters have no effect on the RFN system. There is no functional equivalent in the MC-Series System and as such can be ignored. 6.2.1 combinerType This parameter specifies the type of combiner used to connect the cells Base Radios to the antenna. The options are hybrid and cavity.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Datafill Parameters & Optimization Procedures 6.3.4 Pto = 20 (transmit power) The Cells outbound transmit power referenced at the output of the RF Distribution System Antenna Port. It is used as a reference point value when computing the link budget of the system. Although the actual Pto of the MC-Series System is less than 20, RFN recommends this value since it is the minimum settable value for this parameter bringing it as close as possible to the actual value.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Datafill Parameters & Optimization Procedures 6.3.7 cellPtiMax = 5 (B-Series) The maximum power an MS is allowed to transmit in a particular cell. For Pico and Micro-Cell applications in which the mobile subscribers are most likely near the antenna source, the MS can transmit at a relatively low level. To conserve battery life, we recommend the lowest power setting. 6.3.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Datafill Parameters & Optimization Procedures 6.3.13 hdvrCINROutboundThreshold = 6 The outbound C/I+N threshold on the serving cell for handover and for evaluating handover candidates. RFN recommend this value for increasing the likelihood of the call staying within the RFN cell. 6.3.14 brBrBand = 2 (800 MHz) Specifies the operating band of the System. RFN currently supports the 800Mhz band. 6.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Datafill Parameters & Optimization Procedures 6.5 62 Local Performance Monitoring 1 In System Manager, select the Performance Monitoring tab. 2 Select a BR icon to display the Base Radio Performance Statistics page. RadioFrame Networks, Inc.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Datafill Parameters & Optimization Procedures 3 Verify that the mean INI is within normal range (-120 to –130 dBm). 4 Verify that the % poor SQE does not exceed 2% on a substantial number of packets (i.e., greater than 10,000 packets). 5 Repeat steps 2 through 4 for each BR in the system. RadioFrame Networks, Inc.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Scheduled and Unscheduled Maintenance 7 Scheduled and Unscheduled Maintenance A report of the MC-Series System should be maintained and left on site. This report will provide metrics for possible concerns with individual components and/or the entire system. It is important that the technician performing the checks understand the equipment theory and operation. Review the documentation (references) prior to verification and performing service.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Scheduled and Unscheduled Maintenance 7.3.1 BIC LED Indication STATUS not lit no power to BIC green normal condition not lit card(s) not receiving power red CRIC only red any card 7.3.2 Condition Corrective action Verify that BIC circuit breaker on PDU is ON. Check power connection to PDU. Measure power input, and compare with tolerances listed in section 2 “Specifications”. Verify that the power source is operational.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Scheduled and Unscheduled Maintenance LED Indication STATUS 7.3.3 Corrective action Verify that AIC circuit breaker on PDU is ON. Check power connection to PDU. Measure power input, and compare with tolerances listed in section 2 “Specifications”. Verify that the power source is operational.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Scheduled and Unscheduled Maintenance LED Indication red RADIOBLADE STATUS green not lit red 7.3.4 Condition Corrective action Power cycle the RBS using the circuit breaker on the PDU. Contact the TAC: (800) 328-0847 timing is not synchronized to the group (A, B, or C) Board unable to boot RB present and operational none RB not present none RB present Reseat RB. RB is in error state Reseat RB. If still red, replace RB.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Scheduled and Unscheduled Maintenance 7.4 System Manager Alarms The MC-Series System provides fault alarming and isolation within System Manager for individual components, which consists of detecting catastrophic faults that prevent a component from responding to a periodic “ping”. Depending on the severity, alarms are sent to the OMC via the iSC-3. All alarms passed to the OMC use the Nextel Alarm Code 35009, which uses the event description “Unable to key BR”.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Scheduled and Unscheduled Maintenance 2 To view details about a specific alarm, select the Details link next to the alarm. The Alarm Details window displays the following information: Alarm Details Field Description Alarm Type Eqpt Chassis Affected chassis: bic or aic Eqpt Rfu/Rbs Affected RBS group: grp A, grp B, or grp C Eqpt Slot Affected chassis slot: BIC (1-5), AIC (1-5), or RBS (1-24) Eqpt Type RadioFrame Networks, Inc.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Scheduled and Unscheduled Maintenance Alarm Details Field Description rbs: RBS idenrb: RadioBlade Eqpt Mac MAC address of the affected component System Reaction The action taken by the system as a result of the alarm. Further Repair Actions Corrective action that should be taken as a result of the alarm. State Change Not currently used (displays ‘false’ by default) Additional Info Miscellaneous 32-bit field 7.4.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Scheduled and Unscheduled Maintenance Event Description Duration Threshold=10 Action 7.4.3 Create trouble ticket. Contact Field Technician. TS/BR System Manager Alarms Sent to the OMC The table below lists System Manager alarms that are sent to the OMC, the OMC alarm message, and the severity of the alarm. OMC Alarm System Manager Alarm Severity BOARD DISABLED 1.2.3.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Scheduled and Unscheduled Maintenance 7.4.4.1 Alarm Overflow error ID: 0001 Service: asp Severity minor Cause: Underlying Resource Unavailable System Reaction: Alarms Were Discarded Additional Info: None Repair Action: This condition results from an error in the alarm manager handler in which there is no longer enough space for the alarms. If this situation happens, most likely there is a catastrophic failure that needs to be addressed first.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Scheduled and Unscheduled Maintenance 7.4.4.4 Task Abnormally Terminated ID: 0004 Service: asp Severity: major Cause: S/W Program Abnormally Terminated System Reaction: System Reset except for RLIC Additional Info: First 4 ASCII Text characters of the task that suspended Repair Action: System should recover on its own. However, this alarm should be reported to RFN for further investigation. Check corresponding board for any connection problems. 7.4.4.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Scheduled and Unscheduled Maintenance System Reaction: No Action Taken Additional Info: None Repair Action: This is a result of lost clock signal from the ISC if it is an RLIC or a timing error if it is a RIC. If the alarm came from the RLIC, check the ISC clock connection. If the alarm came from a RIC, check the Ethernet cabling between RIC and RLIC. Check GPS light on ISC. If clear follows soon after set (generally 6 seconds) - if not too frequent ignore it.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Scheduled and Unscheduled Maintenance System Reaction: If errors exceed threshold, DSP is reset. Additional Info: DSP Core ( 1 – 12 ) Repair Action: Can ignore if infrequent. Reseat SPAM in BPC (APC). Replace SPAM or Replace BPC (APC). 7.4.4.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Scheduled and Unscheduled Maintenance 7.4.4.14 Temperature problem detected ID: 0015 Service: asp Severity: warning Cause: Temperature Unacceptable (Warning) System Reaction: None Additional Info: None Repair Action: Alarm will be generated if temperature exceeds a set threshold and will clear below a set threshold. Inspect Unit environment. 7.4.4.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Scheduled and Unscheduled Maintenance System Reaction: No Action Taken Additional Info: None Repair Action: Check for Correct Version of SW on each partition. Re-download software. 7.4.4.18 Application version mismatch ID: 0020 Service: asp Severity: warning Cause: Configuration Customization Error System Reaction: No Action Taken Additional Info: None Repair Action: Check for correct version of SW on each partition. 7.4.4.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Scheduled and Unscheduled Maintenance Service: asp Severity: warning Cause: User Intervention System Reaction: System Reset Additional Info: None Repair Action: System was reset from System Manager, no action necessary. This alarm is used as a place holder in the history alarm log. Note: This alarm has no clear. 7.4.4.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Scheduled and Unscheduled Maintenance Additional Info: None Repair Action: Re-download the software load lineup to the RLIC and reset system. This alarm should only occur after a software download and a reset to that partition. 7.4.4.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Scheduled and Unscheduled Maintenance Service: iden Severity: minor Cause: Equipment Malfunction System Reaction: RB moved to standby state. BR may be Disabled. Additional Info: RB Index Repair Action: This happens when the system is no longer able to communicate with the Radio Blade. Reseat RadioBlade, Move to different slot, check RBS/AIC connection. Replace RadioBlade. 7.4.4.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Scheduled and Unscheduled Maintenance Cause: Loss of Signal System Reaction: Reset RadioBlade Additional Info: Radio Blade index Repair Action: This problem is a result of the DSP not receiving packets from the RadioBlade. If this alarm does not clear itself or is happening frequently then replace the RadioBlade. If the problem still persists, replace SPAM and/or APC. 7.4.4.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Scheduled and Unscheduled Maintenance Additional Info: dspId or 0xff for hpi error Repair Action: Check preceding alarms as to the cause of the SPAM reset. Reseat SPAM, if problem persists, replace BPC. 7.4.4.35 Network memory shortage ID: 4106 Service: iden Severity: critical Cause: Out of Memory System Reaction: System Reset Additional Info: cluster level Repair Action: Internal problem with the network memory pool. Replace BPC. 7.4.4.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Scheduled and Unscheduled Maintenance Service: iden Severity: minor Cause: Degraded Signal System Reaction: Reset RadioBlade Additional Info: Radio Blade Index Repair Action: This is a result of either an interference source or the RadioBlade is going out of Calibration. Lock or swap RadioBlades with that carrier. If the problem follows the carrier, most likely interference.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Scheduled and Unscheduled Maintenance Cause: Equipment Malfunction System Reaction: SPAM Reset Additional Info: dsp Id Repair Action: Problem occurs if communication is lost to the Tx DSP. Reseat or replace SPAM. Replace BPC. 7.4.4.42 Rx DSP not responding ID: 4116 Service: iden Severity: major Cause: Equipment Malfunction System Reaction: SPAM Reset Additional Info: dsp Id Repair Action: Problem occurs if communication is lost to the Rx DSP.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Scheduled and Unscheduled Maintenance 7.4.4.45 Tx DSP transmit failed ID: 4120 Service: iden Severity: major Cause: Loss of Signal System Reaction: SPAM Reset Additional Info: dsp id Repair Action: Problem occurs when DSP stops sending data to RadioBlade. Reseat or Replace SPAM. Replace BPC. 7.4.4.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Scheduled and Unscheduled Maintenance Cause: Configuration Customization Error System Reaction: Force RadioBlade to Register Additional Info: Radio Blade Index Repair Action: Problem with RadioBlade setting up with wrong address. 7.4.4.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Scheduled and Unscheduled Maintenance Cause: Equipment Malfunction System Reaction: Lock Radio Blade Additional Info: Comm Type Repair Action: Reseat or replace radio blade 7.4.4.52 Excessive RB CRC Error ID: 4127 Service: iden Severity: major Cause: Equipment Malfunction System Reaction: Lock Radio Blade Additional Info: None Repair Action: Reseat or replace radio blade 7.5 RF Shelf Alarms and Test Ports The RF shelf has two alarm/test ports.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Scheduled and Unscheduled Maintenance 10 15V Sec. Control 11 28V Prim. Control 12 28V Sec. Control 13 Fan1 Control 14 Fan2 Control 15 NC 7.5.2 RF Shelf Diagnostic Port The pinout for the RF shelf diagnostic port connector is shown below. In the event of an alarm, this connector provides access to more detailed information, since only major and minor alarm states for an RF shelf are recognized by the system.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Scheduled and Unscheduled Maintenance shelf must be AND'd together. The following table shows what constitutes a major alarm and what constitutes a minor alarm. Minor Alarm SINGLE FAN FAILURE Major Alarm LNA (RECEIVE PATH) ALARM LNA (DIVERSITY PATH) ALARM PA ALARM TWO FAN FAILURE TWO LNA POWER SUPPLY FAILURE TWO PA POWER SUPPLY FAILURE ONE PA POWER SUPPLY FAILURE ONE LNA POWER SUPPLY FAILURE 7.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Scheduled and Unscheduled Maintenance Alarm Bounce Threshold (counts) Duration Threshold (minutes) PLL 3 50 12 Tx Underrun 40 12 Tx Overflow 40 12 Rx Overflow 40 12 Slot Mismatch 40 12 CRC Errors 20 12 Packet Size Errors 20 12 Figure 28 RadioBlade fault Bounce and Duration for alarm generation.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Scheduled and Unscheduled Maintenance 7.6.1.3 Removal of RB: When a RB is physically removed an event is generated in the System Manager Event Log notifying the user about the RB removal. The RB controller will then de-register the RB from the BR, which will result in locking the BR. A RB Insert event is generated when the RadioBlade is inserted into the RBS. 7.6.1.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Scheduled and Unscheduled Maintenance 2 Select the Upload Serial Log w/ IP Address button, and in the pop-up window, enter the IP address of the component, and the select OK. Refer to Appendix B: Default IP Addresses. Alternately, the component can be selected from the dropdown menus, though RadioFrame Networks recommends using the IP address method. 7.8 3 Copy the contents of the serial log window into a text file, and save the text file.
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MC-Series System Installation & Testing Scheduled and Unscheduled Maintenance 7.9.1 RF Shelf Figure 29 RF Shelf front view DIVERSITY Figure 30 7.9.1.1 1 2 94 RF Shelf rear view RF Shelf Replacement Procedure Power down RFN equipment in the following order using circuit breakers on the PDU: • BIC • AIC • RBS 1 (power down RBS 2 and RBS 3 if they are present) • RF shelf 1, 2, and 3 Disconnect cabling from the back of the chassis to be replaced. RadioFrame Networks, Inc.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Scheduled and Unscheduled Maintenance Refer to Appendix C Cabling Diagrams: 3-Sector Configuration and Appendix D Cabling Diagrams: Omni Configuration.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Scheduled and Unscheduled Maintenance 4 Mount the replacement RF shelf. While supporting the RF shelf, slide it into the cabinet mounting position. Secure the RF shelf to the cabinet mounting rails using the four mounting screws provided with the unit. Tighten the screws to 4.5 Nm (40 in-lb). 5 Reconnect the cabling to the replacement chassis as defined in Step 2. Use the SMA torque wrench for all SMA connectors.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Scheduled and Unscheduled Maintenance 3 Remove the four fan mounting screws. 4 Replace the fan. 5 Install the four fan mounting screws. NOTE: Install the finger guard so that the space is aligned vertically. 6 Connect the fan power cable. 7 Verify that the fan is working. 7.9.2 Replacing a Chassis: BIC, AIC, or RBS 7.9.2.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Scheduled and Unscheduled Maintenance Index Part Number DAT_6 CLK_1 111-0001-02 111-0001-02 Disconnect From BIC: CRTC 10base2 - ISC BIC: ERTM 5MHz/1PPS IN To ISC 1: 10B2-1 ISC 1: SITE REF OUT 1 Type COAX COAX * Remove both ends of this cable and keep it for the replacement BIC. 3 Remove the chassis from the rack, and package it for shipment. 4 Remove the 4 front mounting screws from the front of the unit (shown with arrows).
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Scheduled and Unscheduled Maintenance 8 Using the breaker on the PDU, turn up each RF Shelf and then verify that each RF Shelf is operational before proceeding. The POWER and ALARM LEDs on the front of the RF Shelf will light green. 9 Complete the procedures in sections 5.4, 5.5 and 5.6. 7.9.2.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Scheduled and Unscheduled Maintenance 5 Mount the replacement chassis. While supporting the chassis, slide the chassis into the cabinet mounting position. Secure the chassis to the cabinet mounting rails using the four mounting screws provided with the unit. Tighten the screws to 4.5 Nm (40 in-lb). 6 Reconnect the cabling to the replacement chassis as defined in Step 2. Use the SMA torque wrench for all SMA connectors.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Scheduled and Unscheduled Maintenance 3 Index Part Number RF_4 AL_1 DAT_1 RF_2 RF_5 AL_2 DAT_2 RF_3 RF_6 AL_3 DAT_3 820-0611-20 820-0607-00 111-0566-00 820-0611-20 820-0611-20 820-0607-00 111-0566-00 820-0611-20 820-0611-20 820-0607-00 111-0566-00 RBS 1: Rx A RBS: ALARM INPUT A RBS 1: 10/100 RFN A RBS 1: Tx B RBS 1: Rx B RBS: ALARM INPUT B RBS 1: 10/100 RFN B RBS 1: Tx C RBS 1: Rx C RBS: ALARM INPUT C RBS 1: 10/100 RFN C To Type RF Shelf 1: Rx OUT A RF Shelf
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Scheduled and Unscheduled Maintenance respective status LEDs. Reinsert the RBS. To do this, press up on one side rail locking arm and press down on the other side rail locking arm, and then push the unit into the rack (see the following illustration). • 7 BIC CRIC and AIC CRIC: The POWER and STATUS LEDs will light red and then green. All other BIC and AIC card LEDs will light green.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Scheduled and Unscheduled Maintenance • Do not mount the board in any orientation other than that specified in the diagram. • Insert the board straight into the chassis unit so as not to damage any components contained on the board. • Press firmly to seat the board into the connectors within the chassis unit. • Tighten the blue knurled knobs on each end of the board finger tight only—do not use a screwdriver to tighten the screws and do not over tighten.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Scheduled and Unscheduled Maintenance 7.9.3.2 1 BPC (BIC) or BPC+SPAM (AIC) Before replacing any card (board) in the BIC or AIC, power down RFN equipment in the following order using circuit breakers on the PDU: • BIC • AIC • RBS 1 (power down RBS 2 and RBS 3 if they are present) • RF Shelves 1, 2 and 3 2 Always use a static grounding wrist strap before handling any board—do not attach the wrist strap to any painted surface on the chassis unit.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Scheduled and Unscheduled Maintenance 5 Place the old board in the antistatic packaging for shipment. 6 Using the breakers on the PDU, turn up the BIC, AIC, and RBS 1 (and RBS 2 and RBS 3 if present), and then verify that the components are operational before proceeding. Wait approximately 3 minutes for the following indicators: 7 • RBS: The STATUS LED for each group will light green in this order: A, B, and then C.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Scheduled and Unscheduled Maintenance • Tighten the blue knurled knobs on each end of the board finger tight only—do not use a ERTM CRTC screwdriver to tighten the screws and do not over tighten. Figure 36 Rear of BIC (ERTM and CRTC) and AIC (ERTM only). 5 Place the old board in the antistatic packaging for shipment.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Scheduled and Unscheduled Maintenance • RBS 1 (power down RBS 2 and RBS 3 if they are present) • RF Shelves 1, 2 and 3 2 Always use a static grounding wrist strap before handling any board—do not attach the wrist strap to any painted surface on the chassis unit. 3 Facing the rear of the BIC, remove the CRTC following these guidelines: 4 • Loosen the blue knurled knobs on both sides of the board. • Pull firmly on the tabs located on the bottom of the CRTC.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Scheduled and Unscheduled Maintenance • 7 BIC CRIC and AIC CRIC: The POWER and STATUS LEDs will light red and then green. All other BIC and AIC card LEDs will light green. Using the breaker on the PDU, turn up each RF Shelf and then verify that each RF Shelf is operational before proceeding. The POWER and ALARM LEDs on the front of the RF Shelf will light green. 7.9.4 RadioBlade Replacement The MC-Series System supports hot swapping of RadioBlades.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Scheduled and Unscheduled Maintenance 3 Remove the RadioBlade that is to be replaced (see the following illustration). Using the SMA torque wrench, disconnect the Rx and Tx cables from the RadioBlade. Then, loosen the screw of the lockdown strap covering the RadioBlade, and remove the strap and screw and place them aside. Then gently lift and remove the RB from the slot in the RBS backplane. Place the RB in anti-static packaging for shipment.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Scheduled and Unscheduled Maintenance locking arm locking arm 9 In System Manager, refresh the RBS Status page until the RadioBlade icon status bar changes from red (not present) to yellow (present and locked). This will take approximately three minutes. 10 Unlock the RadioBlade. On the RadioBlade Statistics page, the State of the RadioBlade will change from 2 (locked) to 11 (unlocked). 7.9.4.2 Multi Ch 900 RB TBD 7.9.4.3 Multi Ch 800 RB TBD 7.9.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Scheduled and Unscheduled Maintenance Verify that all breakers in the PDU are in the OFF position prior to proceeding. Leave them in the OFF position until instructed otherwise. Warning! 1 Verify that all breakers are in the ‘off’ position on the front of the PDU. 2 Follow the power supply and battery manufacturer's installation and maintenance documentation to remove power from the PDU. 3 Disconnect the powerplant from the PDU using the two lugs.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Scheduled and Unscheduled Maintenance • RBS: The RADIOBLADE STATUS LEDs will light red and then green for each present RadioBlade. If no RB is present, the LED will not light. To verify the contents of the RBS, pull out the shelf (powering off is not required) and inspect the RadioBlades and their respective status LEDs. Reinsert the RBS.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing System Configuration Changes 8 System Configuration Changes 8.1 Upgrading MC-Series System Software The MC-Series System is shipped with the latest software installed. With each new software release, RadioFrame Networks provides its customers with the new software and accompanying information in the RadioFrame Networks Customer Release Notes. The following procedures describe how to upgrade MC-Series System software.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing System Configuration Changes 114 3 From the Security menu, select General, configure the General Security page as shown, and then select OK. 4 From the Security menu, select User/rights, and for User Name select anonymous from the drop down menu, and then select the Rights<< button and verify that the settings are the same as shown below. RadioFrame Networks, Inc.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing System Configuration Changes 5 Select the New User… button, and then for User Name type board in the text box, and then select OK. 6 For New Password type wind, then retype wind in the Verify Password text box, and then select OK. RadioFrame Networks, Inc.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing System Configuration Changes 7 The User/Rights Security dialog box reappears, and the User Name is now set to board. Select the Rights button and verify that the settings are the same as shown below, and then select Done. 8.1.2 116 Install the MC-Series System Software Update 1 Connect the laptop to the MC-Series System, start System Manager, and log in (for complete instructions, refer to section 5.4 System Setup).
MC-Series System Installation & Testing System Configuration Changes 3 Download platform_download.txt to the inactive partition. The inactive partition is the one that is not selected under System Reset (A or B). Browse for the file in the text box of the inactive partition, A or B, and then select the Download to Version… button. 4 Download iden_download.txt to the inactive partition. 5 Under System Reset, select the inactive partition and then select the Reset System button.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing System Configuration Changes 8.1.4 Reverting to the previous version of software Revert to a previous version of MC-Series System software only if the upgrade fails. 1 Select the Software Download & System Reset on the System Configuration page. 2 Under System Reset, select the inactive partition to revert to the previously loaded version of software. 3 Select the Reset System button. This reboot will take several minutes to complete.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing System Configuration Changes 5 6 Remove the following terminations from the rear of each RF shelf to be added to the configuration: • RF Shelf 2:Tx IN B and Rx OUT B • RF Shelf 3:Tx IN C and Rx OUT C Reconnect the following RF cables: Index RF_2 RF_5 RF_3 RF_6 7 Part Number 820-0611-20 820-0611-20 820-0611-20 820-0611-20 From RF Shelf 2: RF Shelf 2: RF Shelf 3: RF Shelf 3: Tx IN B Rx OUT B Tx IN C Rx OUT C To Type RF cable RF cable RF cable RF cable
MC-Series System Installation & Testing System Configuration Changes respective status LEDs. Reinsert the RBS. To do this, press up on one side rail locking arm and press down on the other side rail locking arm, and then push the unit into the rack (see the following illustration). • BIC CRIC and AIC CRIC: The POWER and STATUS LEDs will light red and then green. All other BIC and AIC card LEDs will light green. 14 Using the breaker on the PDU, turn up RF Shelf 1 and RF Shelf 2.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing System Configuration Changes 7 8 Reconnect terminations to: • RF Shelf 2: Tx IN B and Rx OUT B • RF Shelf 3: Tx IN C and Rx OUT C The disconnected RF shelf (or shelves) remain in the rack and must remain unpowered.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing System Configuration Changes 8.5 Parts and Suppliers This section contains recommended part numbers (P/N) and manufacturers of various hardware, tools, and equipment used during the installation, operations, and maintenance of the MC-Series System. 8.5.1 Rack screws 8.5.2 Anchors Hilti 8.5.3 Cables and Connectors 8.5.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing System Configuration Changes Current: Insertion Loss: Freq. Range: Mounting: Operating Voltage: Protected Side Connector: Replaceable Gas Tube: Surge Side Connector: Throughput Energy: Turn-On Voltage: Unit Impedance: Voltage Standing Wave Ratio: Weatherized: 8.5.6 10Adc ≤ 0.25dB 0-2400MHz Bulkhead +/-60 Volts N Female 50Ω Yes N Female 50Ω ≤ 2283µJ for 3kA @ 8/20µs Waveform +/-180 Volts 50Ω 1.28 : 1 Bellcore #TA-NWT-000487 Procedure 4.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing System Configuration Changes P/N 8.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Appendix A: Glossary A. Glossary Acronym Term Description 10Base2 10Base2 is also known as Thin Ethernet. 10Base2 cables support transmission speeds up to 10 Mbits/second. The maximum distance per segment is 185 meters. 10BaseT 10BaseT is the most common form of Ethernet cabling. The cable is thinner and more flexible than the coaxial cable used for the 10Base2 standard. 10BaseT is also known as unshielded twisted-pair (UTP).
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Appendix A: Glossary Acronym Term Description The controller and communications gateway between the MC-Series System and the Nextel central network. The iSC is required for all RadioFrame Networks iDEN installations.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Appendix B: Default IP Addresses B. Default IP Addresses The following table lists default IP addresses for RadioFrame Networks chassis boards, and the default IP address required for logging in to the MC-Series System. Device Laptop BIC AIC RBS RadioFrame Networks, Inc. Card Type Chassis Slot/Port IP Address N/A N/A 169. 254.200. 5 CRIC Slot 0 192.168.200. 5 BPC Slot 1 192.168.200. 6 BPC Slot 2 192.168.200. 7 BPC Slot 3 192.168.200.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Appendix C: Cabling Diagrams: 3-Sector Configuration C. Cabling Diagrams: 3-Sector Configuration The following table is the index to the following three figures that show cabling for the standard 3-sector MC-Series System.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Appendix C: Cabling Diagrams: 3-Sector Configuration RF Part Number From To Notes GPS_1 GPS_2 RF_1 RF_2 RF_3 RF_4 RF_5 RF_6 820-0620-00 820-0620-00 820-0611-20 820-0611-20 820-0611-20 820-0611-20 820-0611-20 820-0611-20 ISC 1: GPS ISC 2: GPS RF Shelf 1: Tx IN A RF Shelf 2: Tx IN B RF Shelf 3: Tx IN C RF Shelf 1: Rx OUT A RF Shelf 2: Rx OUT B RF Shelf 3: Rx OUT C TOR: GPS 1 TOR: GPS 2 RBS 1: Tx A RBS 1: Tx B RBS 1: Tx C RBS 1: Rx A RBS 1: Rx B RBS 1: Rx C RF
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Appendix C: Cabling Diagrams: 3-Sector Configuration RF Term.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Appendix C: Cabling Diagrams: 3-Sector Configuration RF_10 RF_16 RF_22 DIV_1 TOR DIV_2 GPS_2 DIV_3 G_1 GPS_1 RF_9 RF_15 RF_21 GROUND BAR RadioFrame Networks, Inc.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Appendix C: Cabling Diagrams: 3-Sector Configuration PDU P_1 G_2 P_2 P_3 P_4 P_5 P_6 P_7 P_8 P_9 P_10 P_11 P_12 P_13 AL_0 RF_9 RF 1 RF_10 T1 RF_8 RF_12 RF_11 RF_7 P_14 P_15 T2 AL_1 T3 RF_1 s T4 T5 T6 T7 T8 RF_4 G_3 RF_16 RF_15 RF 2 T9 RF_14 RF_18 RF_17 RF_13 P_16 P_17 T10 G_4 AL_2 s T11 T12 T15 T16 RF_22 RF_21 RF 3 T14 RF_5 RF_2 P_2 T13 T17 RF_20 RF_24 RF_23 RF_19 P_18 T18 T19 P_19 G_5 132 s AL_3 RF_
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Appendix C: Cabling Diagrams: 3-Sector Configuration G_6 G_7 RF_6 RF_3 RF_2 RBS_1 RF_5 RF_1 RF_4 G_8 P_22 P_21 AL_3 DAT_3 P_20 AL_2 P_6 DAT_1 DAT_2 AL_1 CSU G_9 C_2 T1 P_7 C_3 GPS1 ISC1 C_4 C_5 T C_6 ISC GPS2 ISC ISC ISC ISC 2 ISC C_8 T G_10 P_8 C_7 T ISC C_9 T ISC ISC ISC C_10 C_12 T T T C_11 G_11 P_9 EAS ISC ISC AL_0 G_12 P_10 CLK_1 BIC P_11 DAT_6 DAT_4 DAT_5 G_13 AIC P_12 DAT_1 DAT_3 DAT_2 G_14 Rad
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Appendix D: Cabling Diagrams: Omni Configuration D. Cabling Diagrams: Omni Configuration PDU reserved for powerplant RF SHELF future RF SHELF future RBS RBS CSU ISC 1 ISC 2 EAS AIC BIC Figure 42 134 MC-Series System Omni Configuration RadioFrame Networks, Inc.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Appendix D: Cabling Diagrams: Omni Configuration The following table is the index to the following three figures that show cabling for the standard omni MC-Series System.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Appendix D: Cabling Diagrams: Omni Configuration RF Part Number From To Notes GPS_1 GPS_2 RF_1 RF_2 RF_3 RF_4 RF_5 RF_6 820-0620-00 820-0620-00 820-0611-20 820-0611-20 820-0611-20 820-0611-20 820-0611-20 820-0611-20 ISC 1: GPS ISC 2: GPS RF Shelf 1: Tx IN A RF Shelf 1: Tx IN B RF Shelf 1: Tx IN C RF Shelf 1: Rx OUT A RF Shelf 1: Rx OUT B RF Shelf 1: Rx OUT C TOR: GPS 1 TOR: GPS 2 RBS 1: Tx A RBS 1: Tx B RBS 1: Tx C RBS 1: Rx A RBS 1: Rx B RBS 1: Rx C RF CABL
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Appendix D: Cabling Diagrams: Omni Configuration RF_10 RF_16 RF_22 DIV_1 TOR DIV_2 GPS_2 DIV_3 G_1 GPS_1 RF_9 RF_15 RF_21 GROUND BAR RadioFrame Networks, Inc.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Appendix D: Cabling Diagrams: Omni Configuration PDU P_1 G_2 P_2 P_3 P_4 P_5 P_6 P_7 P_8 P_9 P_10 P_11 P_12 P_13 AL_0 RF_9 RF 1 RF_10 T1 RF_8 RF_12 RF_11 RF_7 P_14 P_15 T6 T7 AL_1 s RF_1 RF_3 RF_4 T8 RF_6 G_3 RF_2 RF_5 G_4 G_5 138 RadioFrame Networks, Inc.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Appendix D: Cabling Diagrams: Omni Configuration G_6 G_7 RF_6 RF_3 RF_2 RBS_1 RF_5 RF_1 RF_4 G_8 P_22 P_21 P_6 DAT_3 P_20 DAT_1 DAT_2 AL_1 CSU G_9 C_2 T1 P_7 C_3 GPS1 ISC1 C_4 C_5 T C_6 ISC GPS2 ISC ISC ISC ISC 2 ISC C_8 T G_10 P_8 C_7 T ISC C_9 T ISC ISC ISC C_10 C_12 T T T C_11 G_11 P_9 EAS ISC ISC AL_0 G_12 P_10 CLK_1 BIC P_11 DAT_6 DAT_4 DAT_5 G_13 AIC P_12 DAT_1 DAT_3 DAT_2 G_14 RadioFrame Networks,
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Appendix E: Tx / Rx Curves E. Tx / Rx Curves The TX filter frequency response is shown in the following illustration. CH1 S 12 log MAG 10 dB/ REF 0 dB 20 Jul 2004 13:32:09 4_:-60.167 dB 840.566 401 MHz LARK PN 4C806-812 SN 23639-03 PRm 1_:-1.7807 dB 851 MHz C? 1 2 2_:-.4818 dB 870 MHz 3_:-59.574 dB 847.425 MHz 4 3 START 806.000 000 MHz Figure 43 140 STOP 870.000 000 MHz Transmit filter frequency response RadioFrame Networks, Inc.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Appendix E: Tx / Rx Curves The RX filter response is shown in the following illustration. CH1 S 12 log MAG 10 dB/ REF 0 dB LARK PN 4C806-813 SN 23640-01 20 Jul 2004 15:07:29 3_:-78.862 dB 851.000 000 MHz * PRm C? 1 1_:-.8822 dB 806 MHz 2 2_:-.9402 dB 825 MHz 4_:-91.838 dB 870 MHz 3 START 806.000 000 MHz Figure 44 STOP 870.000 000 MHz 4 Receive filter frequency response RadioFrame Networks, Inc.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Appendix F: Functionality Test Procedures F. Functionality Test Procedures F.1 Interconnect & Dispatch Setup & Voice Quality Interconnect and Dispatch voice quality will be assessed by evaluating voice links as described in Tables 6, 7, and 8. RSSI and SQE measurements will be made via the handset. These tests are to be performed on a selected sample set of links.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Appendix F: Functionality Test Procedures Test # MO/MT Carrier # RSSI (dbm) SQE (dbm) Quality (1-5) Sector Duration (Min) 4 2 5 2 6 2 7 2 8 2 9 2 10 2 Table 10 Private Dispatch Call Quality, Setup, and Stability Test # MO/MT Carrier # RSSI (dbm) SQE (dbm) Quality (1-5) Sector Duration (Min) 1 2:30 2 2:30 3 2:30 4 2:30 5 2:30 6 2:30 7 2:30 8 2:30 9 2:30 10 2:30 F.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Appendix F: Functionality Test Procedures Table 11 Packet Data Latency over the MC-Series System (Ping –n 100 –w 2000 xx.xxx.xxx.x ) Test # Handset Carrier # RSSI (dbm) SQE (dbm) Ping (No. Echos) Router (IP Address) 1 100 xxx.xxx.xxx.x 2 100 xxx.xxx.xxx.x 3 100 xxx.xxx.xxx.x 4 100 xxx.xxx.xxx.x 5 100 xxx.xxx.xxx.x Avg.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Appendix F: Functionality Test Procedures F.4 Handover and Cell Reselection Handover and Cell Reselection shall be tested and verified that mobiles on the MC-Series System successfully handoff to the macro-cellular network during an interconnect call. These tests shall also verify that mobiles on the MC-Series System perform successful cell reselection when in an idle state.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Appendix F: Functionality Test Procedures Dispatch #2 4 Dispatch #3 5 F.7 Idle SQE Testing and Validation Using the iFTA tool in “Single Cell” mode, record the idle RSSI and SQE values for the control channel for at least one hour per sector, while the mobile remains fixed. Then, conduct the same procedure while walking the facility for approximately 15 minutes. F.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Appendix F: Functionality Test Procedures System are received at the OMC via the iSC. The ‘Unable to Key BR’ alarm will appear at the OMC as minor, major, or critical as follows (for more information about alarms, refer to section 8.5 Alarm Resolution Procedures): 'Unable to Key BR' alarm severity Indication minor An iDEN RadioBlade has failed. major An RF Shelf has failed.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Appendix G: System Manager G. System Manager System Manager is the MC-Series System web-based interface. System Manager provides status, performance, and alarm information for the MC-Series System and its components, as well as diagnostic tools and online help. When new releases of System Manager are provided, download the new release as described in section 8.1 Upgrading System Software.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Appendix G: System Manager 3 To log in, select any tab. 4 For User Name, type the MC-Series System user name. 5 For Password, type the MC-Series System password. To save the password, check ‘Save this password in your password list’ checkbox. 6 Select OK. G.1 Changing the System Password 1 Select the Home tab, and then select the User Provisioning link. 2 For Select User Name, choose the appropriate system title from the dropdown menu.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Appendix G: System Manager G.2 Navigating the System Configuration The System Configuration page displays icons depicting the AIC, BIC and the RBS (see the following illustration). The colored bar beneath each icon represents the status of that component: Color Description Green Active The component is installed, configured, and operational. Yellow Inactive The component is installed, but has not been configured.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Appendix G: System Manager G.3 Viewing the Status of the RadioBlades Select the RBS STATUS link at the bottom of the System Configuration page. The RBS Status page displays an icon for each RadioBlade installed in the RBS, and indicates the status of the RadioBlade and whether or not it is locked. At the top of the page are three icons representing the status of each group (A, B, and C) in the RBS. RadioFrame Networks, Inc.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Appendix G: System Manager G.4 Locking and Unlocking a RadioBlade Select the RadioBlade icon or the RadioBlade Statistics link at the top of the RBS Status page.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Appendix G: System Manager G.5 Changing the Device Name, IP Address, or Building Location The System Configuration page displays the configuration for the selected component (BIC, AIC, and RBS) including the Device Name, IP Address, and Building Address—this information can be changed at any time.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Appendix G: System Manager G.6 Viewing Hardware and Software Versions Select the Software Version Information link on the System Configuration page. The Software Version Information page depicts each component in the MC-Series System, and each board installed in each component.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Appendix G: System Manager G.7 Changing the iDEN Configuration The MC-Series System operates as a series of base radios. Each RadioBlade in the MC-Series is assigned a BR ID and sector (1, 2, or 3). And, each BR in the MC-Series System is assigned a default cabinet position in the site datafill. To change the default cabinet position: 1 Select the iDEN Configuration link at the bottom of the System Configuration tab.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Appendix H: BER Test Procedure H. BER Test Procedure A Bit Error Rate (BER) diagnostic tool has been developed to report Receive (Rx) BER measurements from the MC-Series System via System Manager. A Motorola R2660 Communications Analyzer can be used as the source of the test signal for the MC-Series System during the BER test. This section describes the MC-Series System Rx BER diagnostic tool. H.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Appendix H: BER Test Procedure To lock a RadioBlade, select its open lock icon, and when prompted, select Accept to lock the RadioBlade. 5 Select the Performance Monitoring tab, and verify that all BRs show the Activity State LDI. 6 On the R2660, set the 10MHz STD toggle switch to INT and power it up. 7 Connect the TOR Rx port that is being tested to the RF IN/OUT or GEN OUT port on the R2660, depending on the desired test signal level.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Appendix H: BER Test Procedure 3 On the Bit Error Rate Test page, select the RadioBlade that is to be tested. The RadioBlade that is to be tested will show a green status bar—all other RadioBlade status icons will be yellow. The green RadioBlade is the one that was unlocked in Step 1. 158 RadioFrame Networks, Inc.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Appendix H: BER Test Procedure 4 For Carrier ID, enter the carrier ID (in decimal format) to which the R2660 is set, and then select the Start Test button. 5 Verify that the displayed Rx Frequency matches the desired receive frequency. 6 Approximately every second, the page reports the current BER measurement (BER) and the running average of the ten latest BER measurements (BER Avg). Record these results, and then select the Stop Test button.
MC-Series System Installation & Testing Appendix H: BER Test Procedure H.3 Equipment Disconnection Disconnect equipment after completing the BER testing. 160 1 Disconnect the R2660 from the Rx port under test. 2 Display the RBS Status page, and verify that all RadioBlade status icons are green. 3 Disconnect the network cable from port 8 of the BIC CRIC. RadioFrame Networks, Inc.
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