Installation guide Ref.: MAN/DPL/EN/001 Rev.: 2.3 Date: 29 August 2014 SBS-T-902 Installation Guide NOTICE: This document and its content are the property of SIGFOX. They are confidential and shall not be disclosed, disseminated, copied, or used except for purposes expressly authorized in writing by SIGFOX © Copyright SIGFOX.
installation Guide Ref.: MAN/DPL/EN/001 Rev.: 2.3 Date: 29 August 2014 Table of contents 1 Specifications ............................................................................................................................... 4 2 Warning statements ..................................................................................................................... 5 2.1 FCC warning statement ......................................................................................................
Ref.: MAN/DPL/EN/001 Rev.: 2.3 Date: 29 August 2014 installation Guide Changes description Version 1.0 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Description Creation Additional information (product specifications, electrical connection) Additional FCC and IC Warning statements Modification of specifications Additional Warning statement relative to radiofrequency exposure (paragraph 5.1) Author F.AUBINEAU P.ANTOINE Date 07 Oct 2013 03 Dec 2013 P.ANTOINE P.ANTOINE P.
installation Guide Ref.: MAN/DPL/EN/001 Rev.: 2.3 Date: 29 August 2014 1 Specifications Radio Interface characteristics Standard SIGFOX UNB Protocol Frequency range 902 to 928 MHz Monitored spectrum 192kHz Radio Mode Access Point Receiver Sensitivity -134dBm @600bps Transmit Power Max 4W (+36 dBm) EIRP Data Rate and Modulation 600bps D-BPSK Antenna Connector Type N Female INTERFACES Ethernet 1x10/100BaseT (RJ45) USB 2xUSB2.
installation Guide 2 Ref.: MAN/DPL/EN/001 Rev.: 2.3 Date: 29 August 2014 Warning statements 2.1 FCC warning statement • This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. • This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
Ref.: MAN/DPL/EN/001 Rev.: 2.3 Date: 29 August 2014 installation Guide 3 3.1 Installation synoptic Redundant AC main power supply from site (power switch time < 10 ms) Redundant power supply is mandatory Case 1 : redundant AC main power supply from site. Antenna LNA 1 7 Connectivity ADSL ● SAT ● Other 2 8 5 ● 5 USB 3G Key Surge Surpressor 8 5 3 Option 11-1 Example of a base station Redundant AC main power supply from site © Copyright SIGFOX.
Ref.: MAN/DPL/EN/001 Rev.: 2.3 Date: 29 August 2014 installation Guide 3.2 Redundant power supply from inverter SIGFOX approved model : Redundant power supply is mandatory Case 2 : redundant power supply from inverter SIGFOX approved model. Antenna LNA 1 2 7 Connectivity ● ADSL ● SAT ● Other 8 5 5 USB 3G Key 10 Surge Surpressor 8 5 3 Option 11-2 Example of a base station 13 AC main Power supply Inverter SIGFOX approved model 12 © Copyright SIGFOX.
Ref.: MAN/DPL/EN/001 Rev.: 2.3 Date: 29 August 2014 installation Guide 4 Bill of material • Antenna and feeder Component Antenna mounting support Description Omnidirectional antenna 2.1m high max Steel bracket between existing support and antenna.
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Ref.: MAN/DPL/EN/001 Rev.: 2.3 Date: 29 August 2014 installation Guide 5 Antenna installation 5.1 Warning statement relative to radiofrequency exposure: The antenna must be installed such that a minimum separation distance of 22cm is maintained between the radiator (antenna) and all persons at all times. 5.2 Installation: Correct installation Incorrect installation The antenna must be fixed at the end of the tube Antenna mounting support © Copyright SIGFOX.
installation Guide • • • Ref.: MAN/DPL/EN/001 Rev.: 2.3 Date: 29 August 2014 The distance between antenna and tower must be in the range of 1.2 to 1.5m The mounting support diameter must be in the range of 40 to 50mm and be hot deep galvanized inside as well as outside The antenna must be fixed by nuts and jam nuts 5.
installation Guide 6 Ref.: MAN/DPL/EN/001 Rev.: 2.3 Date: 29 August 2014 LNA Installation Correct installation Antenna • • • Wrong installation BS The LNA connector must be directed downwards and not upwards The LNA must be fixed on a support tube with a diameter between 30 to 50 mm. The LNA is fixed on the mounting support 1 m away from the antenna (right or left). The RF connectors are type N female.
Ref.: MAN/DPL/EN/001 Rev.: 2.3 Date: 29 August 2014 installation Guide 8 Earthing of coaxial cable and routing • Earthing Earthing all components is extremely important. The reasons are: - Protection against lightning strikes; - Evacuation of static electricity in the cables and equipment. The coaxial cable must be connected to ground of the tower by at least two earthing kits (in line with the coaxial cable) at two locations on the tower at the top and bottom.
installation Guide • Ref.: MAN/DPL/EN/001 Rev.: 2.3 Date: 29 August 2014 Coaxial routing The bending radius recommended by the cable manufacturer must be complied with. The cables must be attached with zip tie-wraps every 0.8m to 1m. • Example © Copyright SIGFOX.
installation Guide 9 Ref.: MAN/DPL/EN/001 Rev.: 2.3 Date: 29 August 2014 Feeders measurement This measure aims at checking the cable characteristics at 916 MHz and the quality of the installation. Type of measurements : VSWR Loss Length The main feeder measures must not exceed the following: VSWR : < 1.2 or 21dB Return loss @ 916 MHz Loss : < 6dB max @ 916 MHz The coaxial jumper cable measures must not exceed the following: VSWR : < 1.2 or 21dB Return loss @ 916 MHz Loss : < 0.
installation Guide Ref.: MAN/DPL/EN/001 Rev.: 2.3 Date: 29 August 2014 10 Coaxial Bending Radius Static mode: • LMR 400 → Radius mini 4cm • 1/2" LDF4-50 → Radius mini 15cm • 7/8" LDF5-50 → Radius mini 25cm Bending radius Radius mini 11 Key risks The list below gives the main hotspots during the antenna installation. • • Connector installation procedure must be strictly followed in order to avoid specific problems VSWR on cables and to maximize the efficiency and lifetime of connections.
installation Guide Ref.: MAN/DPL/EN/001 Rev.: 2.3 Date: 29 August 2014 12 Base Station Installation The Base station can be installed in two ways: • 19’’ bay • Case mounting 19’’ Bay Case mounting Example of a base station The location for the base station must be 2U and 400mm depth. The base station and 19” bay must be connected to the earth Example of a base station The wall surface needed is 0.
Ref.: MAN/DPL/EN/001 Rev.: 2.3 Date: 29 August 2014 installation Guide • Electrical connection on the rear panel RF connector Debug port (for maintenance only) Ethernet Serial number + ID Mains Manufacturing Tracking FCC and IC label DC input connector USB (optional) Ground Example of a base station • Front panel Power indicator Status Button for service mode Example of a base station © Copyright SIGFOX.
installation Guide Ref.: MAN/DPL/EN/001 Rev.: 2.3 Date: 29 August 2014 Green Led « Power » : Green Led lights => The base station is ON (TRANSFOX and PC are ON). Green Led Off => The base station is OFF (TRANSFOX and PC are OFF). Green Led Fflach => The base station will restart or shutdown (after 60 sec max).
installation Guide Ref.: MAN/DPL/EN/001 Rev.: 2.3 Date: 29 August 2014 13 Electrical connection The base station must be installed with a power point with the electrical protection according to the standards. In case the Base station is connected to mains by its electrical cable, the electrical plug must be easily reachable in order to remove the cable.
installation Guide Ref.: MAN/DPL/EN/001 Rev.: 2.3 Date: 29 August 2014 15 Connectivity 15.1 Via ADSL (primary) Please refer to your provider manual The base station only accepts the dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP) on the ETH interface 15.2 Via Satellite connection (primary) Please refer to your provider manual The base station only accepts the dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP) on the ETH interface 15.
