Vanu® CompactRAN™ CDMA/GSM Base Station Hardware Installation Guide Date of Release: October 2017
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C ONTENTS ...................................................................... .......... Preface ................................................................................................... vii Audience ....................................................................................... viii Conventions .................................................................................. viii Vanu Technical Support.................................................................. ix 1 Overview...
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P REFACE ...................................................................... .......... This document provides the information for the Vanu® CompactRAN CDMA/GSM base station hardware installation. The following table lists the sections and topics of this guide. Chapter 1 2 Title Description Overview Provides a brief overview of the Preinstallation Checklist Provides a list of hardware, software, and network information needed to install the CompactRAN CompactRAN CDMA/GSM base station.
AUDIENCE Note: This guide is intended for operators who install, configure, and upgrade the Vanu GSM software. You should be familiar with the following: • Linux® • Radio Access Networks (RAN) standards and terminology • Networking fundamentals • Wiring fundamentals CONVENTIONS Notes and Cautions call attention to certain topics. To avoid loss of data or to make most efficient use of the product, please devote special attention to these areas.
..... VA N U T E C H N I C A L S U P P O R T VANU TECHNICAL SUPPORT For questions about any Vanu products, contact: Telephone: • US: 1.617.864.1711, option 5 • India: +91-80-49196868 E-mail: techsupport@vanu.com Technical support is available for products and services provided by Vanu. If you need assistance with any product or service not provided by Vanu, consult the respective vendor's user manual for technical support information.
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1 O VERVIEW ...................................................................... .......... The CompactRAN CDMA/GSM base station is a small, lightweight, low power consumption outdoor base station. The Service Enclosure is a cabinet containing an AC-powered UPS, a battery, and the CDMA baseband processor. A bracket is used for pole-mounting or wall-mounting.
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2 P REINSTALLATION C HECKLIST ...................................................................... .......... Before you physically install the CompactRAN CDMA/GSM base station, you must make sure you have completed the following preinstallation requirements: Caution: Do NOT disassemble the CompactRAN CDMA/GSM base station casings. Contact Vanu Technical Support for any hardware issues.
Environmental Specifications Table 2-1. Environmental Requirements Environmental Requirement Description Operating Temperature -40C (-20 cold start) to 50C (-40F (-4 cold start) - 122F) Storage Temperature -40C to 70C (-40F - 158F) Operating Humidity Maximum humidity up to 100% Physical Specifications Table 2-2. Physical Specifications Attribute 4 Description Height 53.3 cm (21 in) Width 58.4 cm (23 in) Depth 25.4 cm (10 in) Weight 22.7 Kg (50 lbs.
..... Hardware Packing List HARDWARE PACKING LIST Unpack the following items and check for damages: Vanu Equipment • CompactRAN CDMA/GSM base station (Figure 2-1). Figure 2-1. CompactRAN CDMA/GSM Base Station • Mounting bracket - 1 (Figure 2-2) Figure 2-2.
Third-Party Equipment • Dual RX/TX antennas and cables terminated with male N-Type connectors, recommended 8 dBi maximum gain • GPS Antenna and cable terminated with male SMA connector - Recommended GPS antenna is Trimble Bullet™ III 57860-20 • Lightening protection devices for outdoor antennas • Backhaul modem for Internet connection - power is provided inside Service Enclosure ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT You also need the following to install the CompactRAN CDMA/GSM base station: • Windows® Installer laptop, ru
..... Preinstallation Requirements PREINSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Before you begin installing the CompactRAN CDMA/GSM base stations, refer to the following checklist: • Make sure the Vanu software is installed on the servers. This software includes ConfigCenter. Refer to the Vanu Software Installation Guide. • Obtain a site plan from the network administrator that provides the following information: - Physical installation location of each CompactRAN CDMA/GSM base station.
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3 P REPARING THE C OMPACT RAN FOR I NSTALLATION ...................................................................... .......... Note: This chapter is applicable only if you are using an open VPN. This chapter provides the information needed to prepare the CompactRAN before physically installing the CompactRAN CDMA/GSM base station. The preinstallation procedure is divided into two stages: • Installing the Vanu ConfigureCell Tool onto the installation laptop. This procedure is done once.
INSTALLING THE CONFIGURECELL TOOL The section provides information for the installing the ConfigureCell tool. This tool is installed on the Windows installation laptop. Note: You need at least 23.8 MB of disk space. 1. Download the Vanu-ConfigureCell-Installer-Installer from the Vanu Local Management Terminal Installer onto the installation laptop. 2. Click Vanu-ConfigureCell-Installer.exe. The Vanu ConfigureCell Setup Installation Options dialog box displays (Figure 3-1): Figure 3-1.
..... Installing the ConfigureCell Tool Figure 3-2. Vanu ConfigureCell Setup Installation Folder Dialog Box 4. Enter the folder name for where you want to install the ConfigureCell tool. Note: It is recommended that you use the default folder. 5. Click Install. The installer runs. 6. Click Close after installation completes.
SETTING UP THE COMPACTRAN Complete the following steps to set up the CompactRAN: 1. Determine the IP address, subnet masks, and gateway that is assigned to the CompactRAN. 2. Select Start > All Programs > Vanu ConfigureCell Tool. The Vanu Select destination for the inventory logs screen displays (Figure 3-3). Figure 3-3. Select Destination for Inventory Logs Screen 3. Click Select. The Select Interface screen displays (Figure 3-4). Figure 3-4. Select Interface Screen 4.
..... Setting Up the CompactRAN The Vanu ConfigureCell screen displays (Figure 3-5). Figure 3-5. Vanu ConfigureCell Tool 6. Select the CompactRAN that you are verifying. 7. Click Open Cell Control Page. The login screen displays (Figure 3-6). Figure 3-6.
8. Enter the Username. Note: If you are logging in for the first time, the default Username is admin. The default Password is admin, You are then prompted to change the Password. Refer to Changing the Password. Refer to Restrictive Password Requirements for more information on the password policy. 9. Enter the Password. 10. Click Login. The Vanu CompactRAN Control screen displays. (Figure 3-7). Figure 3-7. Control Screen 11. Click Network Configuration.
..... Setting Up the CompactRAN Figure 3-8. Vanu Network Configuration Screen 12. Enter the following information (Table 3-1): Table 3-1. Network Configuration Information Field Description Host Name Enter the host name. Local Time Zone Select the time zone from the drop-down list. Use DHCP Select to enable DHCP. Note: It is recommended that you enable Use DHCP. IP Address/Prefix Enter the IP address and prefix for the CompactRAN. Gateway IP Address Enter the Gateway IP address.
Changing the Password The section provides information for changing the ConfigureCell tool password. Complete the following steps to change the password: 1. Click Change Password (Figure 3-7). The Change password screen displays (Figure 3-9). Figure 3-9. Change Password Screen Click to return to Control screen. 2. Enter your Username. 3. Select the Password Policy. Options are: - Restrictions - Refer to Restrictive Password Requirements. - Permissive - Password is case-sensitive. 4.
..... Setting Up the CompactRAN Restrictive Password Requirements The following list provides the password requirements: • The password must contain the following: - Upper case character - Lower case character - Special character - Numerical character - At least eight characters long. For example, Vanu@123 is a valid password. • The account locks out for 60 minutes when you enter the wrong password 5 consecutive times. The last five passwords may not be reused. The password history is enforced.
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4 I NSTALLING THE C OMPACT RAN CDMA/GSM B ASE S TATION ...................................................................... .......... This chapter provides the information necessary to install the CompactRAN CDMA/ GSM base station in the field. Before installing the CompactRAN CDMA/GSM base station, make sure you have: • Installed the server software and ConfigCenter. Refer to the Vanu Software Installation Guide.
REGULATORY INFORMATION This section provides the regulatory information: • The CompactRAN GSM/CDMA base station Model V2-CR-GC-19-02 is compliant with FCC Title 47 Part 24 • Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Vanu Inc. may void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. INSTALLATION WARNINGS Note: These notices will be provided in both English and French when the product is marketed or sold in Canada. Make sure you heed the following installation warning to ensure a safe installation.
..... Installation Warnings WARNING: The CompactRAN GSM/CDMA base station must be installed in accordance with all applicable national electrical codes. WARNING: Make sure to avoid power lines when installing the CompactRAN GSM/CDMA base station. When installing the CompactRAN GSM/CDMA base station in an outdoor location, you should use a lightening protector for all indoor components, for example, Ethernet and power connections.
WARNING: When attaching the CompactRAN GSM/CDMA base station to a wall, make sure a grounding cable is attached to the mounting bracket. WARNING: Do NOT connect any equipment to the power outlet if the power cable, power outlet, or equipment is damaged. Caution: Do not allow food or drink near any of the associated equipment. Caution: Do NOT disassemble the CompactRAN GSM/CDMA base station. Contact Vanu Technical Support for any hardware issues.
..... CompactRAN CDMA/GSM Base Station Visual Checks COMPACTRAN CDMA/GSM BASE STATION VISUAL CHECKS Before installing the CompactRAN GSM/CDMA base station, perform the following visual checks: 1. Use the 7/16 in socket to open the lock of the Service Enclosure (Figure 4-1). Figure 4-1. Service Enclosure Lock Caution: Make sure the AC power is OFF (Figure 4-2 ). 2. Connect the AC cable from the power source to the AC terminals (Figure 4-2). Figure 4-2.
3. Turn on the AC power source. 4. Turn on power to the CompactRAN GSM/CDMA base station (Figure 4-3). Figure 4-3. Service Enclosure (Opened) Power Switch Modem is installed here 5. Check continuity of terminals 2 and 3 using digital multi-meter (Figure 4-2). Open indicates a battery alarm. 6. Check continuity of terminals 5 and 6 (Figure 4-2). Open indicates AC failure. 7. Check the 12 VDC bus voltage. On the battery alone, it can range from 6 to 12 VDC.
..... CompactRAN CDMA/GSM Base Station Visual Checks Figure 4-4. Ethernet Cable Ethernet Cable 10. Install the backhaul modem on the shelf and connect power to it BEFORE you connect the Ethernet cable (Figure 4-3). The Service Enclosure has a lower shelf for holding and powering a backhaul modem (25 Watts maximum) There is a replaceable 3A low-voltage fuse, and several voltages are provided for different modem types: • BLACK is ground • WHITE is 12 VDC • YELLOW is 18 VDC • RED is 5 VDC 11.
INSTALLING THE COMPACTRAN CDMA/GSM BASE STATION Caution: Refer to Installation Warnings before installing the CompactRAN GSM/CDMA base station. WARNING: If you are installing the CompactRAN GSM/CDMA base station to a wall, make sure there are no electrical cables behind the wall. Complete the following steps to attach the CompactRAN GSM/CDMA base station to the pole or wall: 1. Align the mounting bracket on the pole or wall (Figure 4-7). Note: Make sure it is level. Figure 4-5.
..... Installing the CompactRAN CDMA/GSM Base Station Figure 4-6. Attaching the Bracket to the Service Enclosure Screw Posts/Nuts Front of Screw Holes 4. Slide the CompactRAN CDMA/GSM base station onto the mounting bracket. Align the screw holes on the bottom of the CompactRAN CDMA/GSM base station with the bracket screw holes. 5. Align screw posts on the top of the CompactRAN CDMA/GSM base station with the slots on the top of the mounting bracket. 6.
Figure 4-7.
..... Connecting to the Network CONNECTING TO THE NETWORK After installing the CompactRAN GSM/CDMA base station on the pole wall, you need to connect the GPS, RX and TX antennas to the CompactRAN GSM/CDMA base station (Figure 4-8) and then connect the CompactRAN GSM/CDMA base station to the power supply and the network. Figure 4-8. CompactRAN Antenna Connectors Status LED TX Antenna RX Antenna GPS Antenna 1. Connect the TX antenna. 2. Connect the RX antenna. 3. Connect the GPS antenna.
7. Close and lock the Service Enclosure. COMPACTRAN LEDS The LED on the CompactRAN (Figure 4-8) should light. Refer to Table 4-1 for LED status information. Table 4-1. LED Status LED State 30 Check: Solid Red Preprovisioned - Indicates connectivity to core network and the CompactRAN cell needs to be provisioned. Slow Flashing Red The CompactRAN’s VPN connection is not up. The LED alternates between Off and Red every second.
5 A DDITIONAL I NFORMATION ...................................................................... .......... This section provides troubleshooting information. It contains the following sections: • Antenna Information • Verifying the Firmware • Disposing of Equipment ANTENNA INFORMATION This section provides additional information about the antennas. Connecting the Antenna The antennas should be connected before the CompactRAN CDMA/GSM base station is put into service; otherwise, damage may result.
• Two omnidirectional antennas mounted with vertical separation should provide adequate isolation, however care must be taken to account for the proximity to the mast structure. • 8 dBi maximum gain is recommended for best trade-off between vertical beam width and range. VERIFYING THE FIRMWARE Caution: It is RECOMMENDED that you use ConfigCenter to update the firmware. Contact Vanu Technical Support before updating the firmware using the following procedure.
..... Disposing of Equipment Figure 5-1. Verifying Firmware Version Verify Firmware Version DISPOSING OF EQUIPMENT When disposing of the equipment, the CompactRAN CDMA/GSM base station should not be disposed of along with household waste at the end of life of the product. It should be handed over to the appropriate collection point for recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. For more detailed information about recycling, contact your local or regional waste administration.
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