VistaMAX OBR3650HP Outdoor Base Station Transceiver Installation and Operation Guide
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Contents Preface .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... i Warnings and Advisories .......................................................................................................................................................................................... i Regulatory Notices...........................
3.7.10 Checking Base Station Status .......................................................................................................................................................... 3-22 3.7.11 SS Table ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 3-23 3.7.12 PKM AUTH Table ........................................................................
Preface Warnings and Advisories CAUTION Before installing and operating this equipment, read all safety, installation and operating sections. Retain this manual for future reference. Follow all instructions - failure to do so may result in damage to the unit or severe personal injury. CAUTION Servicing should not be attempted by the user. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to factory qualified personnel. i Approved: C.W.
Regulatory Notices FCC Compliance This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B Digital Device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Getting Support Finding Related Documentation The user manuals for the VistaMAX series of products may be downloaded from our FTP site as follows: Step 1 Using a web browser, visit https://files.vecima.com Step 2 Select 103 from the ‘Jump to Download Area’ drop menu and click on ‘Go!’ 6HOHFW IURP WKH GURS GRZQ PHQX Step 3 Enter the Username as vistamax and the Password as vistamax Step 4 Download the required file(s) obr3650hp_ml_r01_sd Approved: C.W.
Document Conventions This manual uses the following special formats to emphasize key information. Be aware of all warnings and cautions before you begin to install the OBR3650HP. WARNING Whenever you see this icon and heading, the associated text addresses or discusses a critical safety or regulatory issue. CAUTION Whenever you see this icon and heading, the associated text discusses an issue, which, if not followed, could result in damage to, or improper use of, the equipment or software.
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Warranty and Service Policies Warranty Statement Vecima Networks warrants its products to be free from defects in workmanship or materials for a period of two years. The warranty begins on the date of the original shipment from Vecima Networks to its customer. No claim may be allowed for expenses incurred in installation or use. No other expressed or implied warranties shall apply to the goods sold.
Repair Charges and Warranty Exemptions Items returned beyond the warranty period or items that do not qualify for warranty service are subject to additional outof-warranty repair charges. Descriptions of these charges and warranty exemptions are listed below: (1) Repair turnaround time is typically 5-14 business days after receipt of the item at Vecima Networks. A flat rate repair charge will apply to all out-of-warranty items. Flat rate repair charges are subject to change without notice.
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CHAPTER 1 1.0 Introduction 1.1 OBR3650HP Overview The VistaMAX Outdoor Base Station 3650 (OBR3650HP) is a WiMAX compliant low power transceiver contained in a weatherproof sealed housing. The OBR3650HP offers a single out-of-box solution for WiMAX applications – the only equipment required inside the base station premises is Power over Ethernet switch. The OBR3650HP is part of the WiMAX compliant VistaMAX family of base stations, subscriber units, and network equipment available from Vecima Networks.
1.2 Specifications RF Item Specification RF Frequency 3650 to 3675 MHz RF Frequency Step Size 250 KHz Duplexing Mode TDD Channel Bandwidth 3.5 MHz or 7 MHz (software selectable) Modulation Types IEEE 802.
CHAPTER 2 2.0 Installation 2.1 Unpacking the Unit Carefully remove the equipment form the packing material and set it on a solid surface, such as a table or desk. If it appears damaged in any way, notify the carrier and keep all packing materials for inspection by the carrier’s agent. 2.2 Mounting the OBR3650HP The following hardware is included in the box for mounting the OBR3650HP to the pole: • Qty. 1 x Chassis Bracket • Qty. 4 x Split Lock Washer • Qty. 1 x Elevation Adjustment Bracket • Qty.
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After preparing the OBR3650HP for pole mounting, hold the OBR3650HP against the pole at the desired height then place the Pole Catch Bracket onto the opposite side as shown in Figure 2-4. Fasten a lock washer and nut onto all four carriage bolts and tighten until the OBR3650HP is suitably secured in place.
Once the OBR3650HP is mounted to the pole, the Elevation Angle may be adjusted as necessary and the unit may be connected to the network via a CAT5E cable with a standard RJ45 connector on one end and a special Molex® backshell with RJ45 connector on the other end. NOTE If not using a pre-made cable assembly (such as a CAT5CABLE/OD/25, CAT5CABLE/OD/50, CAT5CABLE/ OD/75 or CAT5CABLE/OD/10 from Vecima Networks), then a cable assembly will have to made using the Molex® backshell included with the OBR3650HP.
2.2.1 Water Proof the Connection Wrapping the antenna connection with sealing tape keeps the connection tight and protects against moisture. To water proof the connection follow these steps: Step 1 Use a section of rubber sealing tape. Starting at the OBR3650HP end, stretch the tape and wrap it around the connector as close as possible to the body of the OBR3650HP. Overlap the tape by approximately onehalf of its width so that it can form a seal with itself.
2.3 Installing the Grounding Apparatus Install the grounding apparatus to protect the OBR3650HP from lightning strikes and power surges. Ground the base station to the earth ground to protect from lightning strikes. Use the surge suppressor to shunt to ground any overvoltage [>60 V] transients that may be induced on the CAT5E cablefeed via lightning or other high voltages. 2.3.
Grounding the Base Station Vecima Networks requires that the OBR3650HP be connected to the tower grounding system as shown in Figure 2-11. *URXQG &RQQHFWLRQ &RQQHFW WR 7RZHU *URXQGLQJ 6\VWHP PLQLPXP $:* ZLUH 2%5 5($5 $ EROW IRU FRQQHFWLQJ WKH JURXQGLQJ ZLUH WR WKH 2%5 LV LQFOXGHG Figure 2-9 Grounding the OBR3650HP CAUTION Vecima Networks requires that the CAT5E cable to the OBR3650HP is connected to a lightning surge protector at the entrance to the building, prior to co
2.3.2 Power Surge Protection Use the surge suppressor to protect your equipment and secure your data from power surges. To connect the Cablefeed Shield to the Surge Suppressor Ground Lug 1. Remove the suppressor unit cover. 2. Thread the Ethernet cable through the right side opening to the suppressor. 3. Measure five (5) inches from the end of the cable that you threaded through the right side opening. 4. Lightly score the cable at the five inch mark. 5. Carefully slice the edge of the insulation.
2.3.3 Grounding the Base Station Vecima recommends grounding the base station using one of the following procedures depending on your configuration. If you are unsure which procedure to use, use procedure B. Procedure A: Grounding the base station so that the building and the tower share the same earth ground: 1. Connect the chassis of the OBR3650HP to the tower via the grounding lug on the back of the unit. See “2.3.3 Grounding the Base Station”. 2.
Procedure B: Grounding the base station so that the building and the tower use different earth grounds: 1. Connect the chassis of the OBR3650HP to the tower via the grounding lug on the back of the unit. See “2.3.3 Grounding the Base Station”. 2. Use a shielded CAT5 cablefeed to connect the OBR base station to the surge suppressor. 3. Use two inline surge suppressors, one for all OBR3650HP cablefeed installations at the base of the tower and another for the first surge suppressor and the WES800.
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CHAPTER 3 3.0 Getting Started with OBR3650HP 3.1 Before You Begin The OBR3650HP provides the base station component of the Vecima VistaMAX system. To set up and configure the base station, you require the following: • One VistaMAX OBR3650HP base station with a stand-alone Power over Ethernet (PoE) or WES800 Ethernet Switch • One VistaMAX outdoor subscriber station or indoor subscriber station such as the OSR3500C or ISR3510.
3.2 Overview of Configuration The following steps outline the process for configuring a VistaMAX system. This process assumes that you are using an NMS8000. Step 1 Use CAT5 straight-through Ethernet cables to connect the physical components as shown in Using NMS8000 to Provision VistaMAX System. Step 2 Use the Web-based interface to configure the IP addresses for the base station and subscriber station(s). If necessary, configure the IP addresses for the NMS8000.
NOTE 192.168.101.2 is the default IP address that comes preconfigured from Vecima, but your IP address might be different. If you are not using the default address, contact your system administrator for the IP address. Step 2 Type the username root and the password vistamax to access the web GUI. The log on screen displays: 3.4 Configuring the Network You will need to configure your network to establish communication between the network elements.
To configure a network using NMS8000: Step 1 Open the base station graphical user interface (GUI) and click Configuration > Network Configuration. The Current Interfaces screen opens displaying the name, IP address, and netmask of the base station’s primary interface. The default value is 192.168.101.2. To modify this value, click br0 to open the BR0 configuration screen and type the new value in the appropriate field.
Step 2 Click the br0 link under Name field in the Current Interfaces table. The window will change to this. • In the Primary IP Address field, enter the new IP for the Base Station: 192.168.101.138 • In the Primary IP Subnet Mask field, enter the subnet mask for the Base Station. 255.255.255.0 • In the Primary IP Gateway field, enter the gateway address for your network 192.168.101.3 Step 3 Click the Submit button.
3.5 Configuring the Radio To configure the radio Step 1 Log on to the Web-based interface and click Configuration > Radio Configuration.
Step 2 Once you have made the correct configuration settings, click the Submit button at the bottom of the window. Step 3 To apply the Radio Configuration, click Apply Configuration from the menu options. The configuration area displays a list of changes made. Click Yes to apply the changes. Step 4 To save configuration changes to the radio, click Reboot from the menu options. The configuration screen displays the following: Click Yes to confirm the reboot. 3.5.
Installation Scenarios The following procedures describe how an installer would set the transmit power level for a 3.65 MHz OBR base station using either a 12 dBi 120-deg Sector or an 11dBi Omni antenna. Required equipment for installation: • One VistaMax 3.65 OBR base station, mounting accessories, and PoE surge suppressors • One 5-ft Huber + Suhner - Sucofeed ½” cable or equivalent. • Five OSR3500C subscriber stations • One 12dBi 120-deg Sector or 11dBi Omni antenna – optional at time of purchase.
To adjust the power for 7.0MHz bandwidth: 1. Enter the new power setting in the field to the right of Transmit Power. In this scenario, 26.5dBm will result in the correct transmit power. Note: The transmit power can be adjusted by 0.5dB increments. 2. Click Submit. The main menu changes to indicate that a new configuration is ready to be applied. 3. Click Apply Configuration and click Yes to apply the changes to the configuration. The window changes to offer a reboot option. 4. Click Reboot.
To adjust the power for 3.5MHz bandwidth: 1. Enter the new power setting in the field to the right of Transmit Power. In this scenario, 23.5dBm will result in the correct transmit power. Note: The transmit power can be adjusted by 0.5dB increments. 2. Click Submit. The main menu changes to indicate that a new configuration is ready to be applied. 3. Click Apply Configuration and click Yes to apply the changes to the configuration. The window changes to offer a reboot option. 4. Click Reboot.
Setting Transmit Power When Using an 11dBi Omni Antenna: Since the Omni antenna is 1dB lower in gain, the transmit power of the OBR can increased by 1dB. The maximum transmit power of the OBR can be used when using the 11dBi Omni antenna. If a shorter RF cable is used, then the transmit power will need to be adjusted down. Figure 3-5 Gains and losses in the RF chain for the calculated EIRP of 37.5dBm Figure 3-6 Gains and losses in the RF chain for the calculated EIRP of 34.
To adjust the power for 7.0MHz bandwidth: 1. Enter the new power setting in the field to the right of Transmit Power. In this scenario, 27dBm will result in the correct transmit power. Note: The transmit power can be adjusted by 0.5dB increments. 2. Click Submit. The main menu changes to indicate that a new configuration is ready to be applied. 3. Click Apply Configuration and click Yes to apply the changes to the configuration. The window changes to offer a reboot option. 4. Click Reboot.
To adjust the power for 3.5MHz bandwidth: 1. Enter the new power setting in the field to the right of Transmit Power. In this scenario, 24dBm will result in the correct transmit power. Note: The transmit power can be adjusted by 0.5dB increments. 2. Click Submit. The main menu changes to indicate that a new configuration is ready to be applied. 3. Click Apply Configuration and click Yes to apply the changes to the configuration. The window changes to offer a reboot option. 4. Click Reboot.
3.6 Establishing a Link Before you can establish the link between the base station and the subscriber station(s), ensure that the equipment is set up as follows. • The NMS, base station, subscriber station, and one or more host computers are physically connected and powered up as shown in Figure 3-1. • If you are using an outdoor base station with an integrated antenna, ensure that the base station is vertically aligned in comparison to its mounting.
3.7 Other Administrative Tasks 3.7.1 Upgrading the Base Station In order to make sure that the Base Station is able to function properly, upgrades may need to be made to the system. To upgrade the base station through the Web GUI: Step 1 From the System Tools menu, click Upgrade BS Software. The following page displays: Step 2 Choose one of the following methods to upgrade your base station.
To verify the upgrade: Step 1 Click Status > General Status. The General Status page opens: Step 2 Read the Versions/Serial Number Information to ensure the proper version is running. 3.7.2 Adding a Virtual IP Address The ability to define virtual addresses on the Base Station will allow you to access the Base Station from more than one domain. Set up a virtual address by adding a new IP addresses into the Base Station through the Network Configuration menu.
3.7.3 Rebooting the system Select Reboot and click Yes to restart the system. If you have made configuration changes, they will be in use after the system restarts. 3.7.4 Applying Configuration Select Apply Configuration and click Yes to confirm the configuration changes. 3.7.6 Checking Base Station Logs Select Show Log to display the log activity for the base station. obr3650hp_ml_r01_sd Approved: C.W.
3.7.7 Setting Service Flow Information The service flow is part of the Quality of Service (QoS) feature of the base station. Service flows provide the following functions: • Service flows specify a multitude of QoS parameters including: traffic priority, sustained and reserved data rates, jitter, maximum latency, and specify security profiles. • Service flows are setup individually for both uplink and downlink data flows.
2) Click Add to open a page displaying the Service Class (QoS). Use this page to define the service class parameters. 3) Enter values in the fields and click Set to save the changes and return to the Service Class Table page. Required fields: 4) • Index • Service Class Name • Maximum Sustained Traffic Rate Click Switch to Advanced Mode to open another page where you can set more parameters. obr3650hp_ml_r01_sd Approved: C.W.
To define a classifier template and set up its rules. 1) Click Configuration > Service Flows > Classifier Templates to open the Classifier Template Table page. Use this page to define the classifier templates. 2) Click Add to open the Classifier Rule Entry page and set up classifier templates for later use. 3) Enter values in the fields and click Set to save the changes. Required fields: • Priority • Destination Port Start • Destination Port End 3-20 Approved: C.W.
To create service flows and associate them with service classes and classifier templates. 1) Click Configuration > Service Flows > Service Flows to open a page displaying the predefined service flows. Use this page to provision subscriber stations with service flows according to their MAC addresses. 2) Click Add. A new page opens displaying the Add Service Flow table. Use this page to set up the service flow parameters. 3) Type a number in the SFID field to identify the service flow.
3.7.8 SNMP Configuration Select SNMP Configurations to define the SNMP community strings. Currently, setting the SNMP is the only way that the base station can communicate. 3.7.9 Subscriber Station Modulation Table Select SS Modulation Table to show the current downlink and uplink modulations for all registered SS. 3.7.10 Checking Base Station Status Select General Status to display the statistics of a base station. 3-22 Approved: C.W.
3.7.11 SS Table Select SS Table to display the status of subscriber stations that are connected to the base station. 3.7.12 PKM AUTH Table Select PKM AUTH Table to display Privacy and Key Management (PKM) and authentication information. This page shows the Security Association ID (SAID) number for MAC Addresses and displays Private Key information for those MAC addresses. 3.7.13 PKM TEK Table Select PKM TEK Table to display information about the traffic-encryption keys (TEK).
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APPENDIX A A1 Molex® Backshell Installation A defect was detected with the Ethernet terminating end of the Molex®backshell packaged with the OBR3650HP. The terminating modular plug allowed the shielding wire to be improperly grounded, thus making the cable susceptible to radiated interference. Without proper grounding, the presence of interfering radiation can cause the loss of data packets between the OBR base station and the WES800.
A1.1 Molex® Backshell Components Figure A-2 shows the items that make up the Molex® backshell included with the OBR3650HP. The Ethernet modular plug shown is the JMRJ45S-15 that must be substituted for the plug that comes with the package. Figure A-2 Molex® Backshell Elements Molex® backshell component parts: 1. Coupling ring 2. Cable seal assembly – might already be threaded to into part 3 3. Plug holder 4. Basket seal 5. JMRJ45S-15 modular plug 6. Loading sleeve 7.
A1.2 Initial Placement of the Backshell shows the steps necessary to initially place the backshell on the cable. 6WHS 6HSDUDWH WKH &DEOH 6HDO $VVHPEO\ IURP WKH &RXSOLQJ 5LQJ LI WKH\ FDPH WKUHDGHG WRJHWKHU LQ WKH SDFNDJH 127( /RRVHQ WKH EDFN HQG RI WKH &DEOH 6HDO $VVHPEO\ WR DOORZ FDEOH WR VOLGH WKURXJK 6WHS 3ODFH WKH &DEOH 6HDO $VVHPEO\ &RXSOLQJ 5LQJ DQG 3OXJ +ROGHU RQWR WKH FDEOH DV VKRZQ ,W LV YLWDO WKDW WKH LWHPV DUH SODFHG RQ WKH FDEOH LQ WKH FRUUHFW RUGHU 6WHS $IWHU SODFLQJ
A1.3 Attaching the RJ45 Connector Assembling the JMRM45S-15 Ethernet Terminating End Step 1 Carefully cut about 1.5 inches (approximately 4 cm) of the jacket. Be careful not to cut the foil that encases the wires. Vecima recommends that you use an exacta knife to score the length of jacket that you are removing, then use your needle-nose pliers to carefully split the jacket. If you happen to take off all the foil, simply remove more of the jacket. When complete, 0.65 inches (or 1.
Figure A-7 Cable ready for crimping Step 4 Before installing into the connector bend back the metal strain relief along the cable length. The metal strain relief should fit just after the jacket and cover the foil. Check the following before crimping: 1) The wires are in the correct order. See Figure A-6 2) You can see the copper ends of the wires. If the wires are not snug against the connector end, the connection will be intermittent.
Step 5 After crimping the cable, cut a two inch piece of ZTHS.50-01 heat-shrunk protective sheath and place it over the connector and a leading piece of cable. See Figure A-10. Figure A-10 Connector wrapped in ZHTHS.50-01 sheath A-6 Approved: C.W.
A1.4 Completing the Backshell Installation Figure A-11 shows the steps necessary to compete the installation of the backshell on the cable. 6WHS 3XVK WKH 3OXJ +ROGHU DV IDU EDFN LQWR WKH &RXSOLQJ 5LQJ DV SRVVLEOH WKHQ IDVWHQ WKH &DEOH 6HDO $VVHPEO\ LQWR WKH UHDU RI WKH 3OXJ +ROGHU 6WHS 3XVK WKH 5- FRQQHFWRU LQWR WKH 3OXJ +ROGHU XQWLO LW LV VQXJ DJDLQVW WKH 5HDWDLQHU :HGJH DQG WKHQ WLJKWHQ WKH UHDU RI WKH &DEOH 6HDO $VVHPEO\ WR KROG WKH FDEOH LQ SODFH :KHQ SXVKLQJ WKH 5- FRQQHFWRU LQWR WKH
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Appendix B B1 Installing the Antenna - Points to Consider Improperly installed antennas will add cost, time, and frustration to your operation. Taking some time to plan a proper installation will have long term benefits. B1.1 Planning the Installation Consider the following points when planning an installation: • The antenna should support proper grounding and lightning protection.
• The simple arm supplied with the integrated antenna assembly can be mounted to the side of the house if you can locate the structural studding. The simple arm can also be attached to brick or cinder blocks. If mounting to brick, be sure to put the anchors in the brick only, as anchors will not hold in joint mortar. If mounting to cinder blocks, use toggle bolts that go into the hollow space in the block. • The rooftop will often be another spot to fasten to.
