Airspan Networks MMAX2560 Base station User Manual Air4G Installation Guide

Airspan Networks Inc Base station Air4G Installation Guide

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UGD-D00181 Rev G Air4G Installation Guide System Release 9.5
Air4G Installation Guide Page 2 Commercial in Confidence UGD-D00181 Rev G Copyright © Copyright by Airspan Networks Inc., 2010. All rights reserved worldwide. The information contained within this document is proprietary and is subject to all relevant copyright, patent and other laws protecting intellectual property, as well as any specific agreements protecting Airspan Networks Inc. rights in the aforesaid information. Neither this document nor the information contained herein may be published, reproduced or disclosed to third parties, in whole or in part, without the express, prior, written permission of Airspan Networks Inc. In addition, any use of this document or the information contained herein for the purposes other than those for which it is disclosed is strictly forbidden. Airspan Networks Inc. reserves the right, without prior notice or liability, to make changes in equipment design or specifications. Information supplied by Airspan Networks Inc. is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by Airspan Networks Inc. for the use thereof nor for the rights of third parties which may be effected in any way by the use of thereof. Any representation(s) in this document concerning performance of Airspan Networks Inc. product(s) are for informational purposes only and are not warranties of future performance, either expressed or implied. Airspan Networks Inc. standard limited warranty, stated in its sales contract or order confirmation form, is the only warranty offered by Airspan Networks Inc. in relation thereto. This document may contain flaws, omissions or typesetting errors; no warranty is granted nor liability assumed in relation thereto unless specifically undertaken in Airspan Networks Inc. sales contract or order confirmation. Information contained herein is periodically updated and changes will be incorporated into subsequent editions. If you have encountered an error, please notify Airspan Networks Inc. All specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Product performance figures quoted within this document are indicative and for information purposes only.
Air4G Installation Guide Page 3 Commercial in Confidence UGD-D00181 Rev G Table of Contents Copyright ................................................................................................................................................. 2 Table of Contents .................................................................................................................................... 3 Summary of Figures ................................................................................................................................ 5 Summary of Tables ................................................................................................................................. 7 Warnings and Cautions ........................................................................................................................... 8 Human Exposure to Radio Frequencies ............................................................................................. 8 Radio Interference ............................................................................................................................... 8 Avoiding Radio Interference ................................................................................................................ 8 Modifications ....................................................................................................................................... 8 General ................................................................................................................................................ 8 Safety .................................................................................................................................................. 8 Warning Symbols ................................................................................................................................ 9 Service Information ............................................................................................................................. 9 UL Information ..................................................................................................................................... 9 Lightning Protection .......................................................................................................................... 10 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ..................................................................................................... 11 FCC Notice ............................................................................................................................................ 12 Federal Communication Commission Notice .................................................................................... 12 GPS Compliance ............................................................................................................................... 12 Maximum Output TX Power .................................................................................................................. 13 Antenna Types .................................................................................................................................. 13 Air4G Antenna Usage ................................................................................................................... 14 1 About this Guide ............................................................................................................................ 17 1.1 Purpose ................................................................................................................................. 17 1.2 Intended Audience ................................................................................................................ 17 1.3 Conventions .......................................................................................................................... 17 1.4 Referenced Documentation .................................................................................................. 17 1.5 Organization of this Guide ..................................................................................................... 17 2 Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 19 2.1 Air4G ..................................................................................................................................... 19 2.2 Air4G Frequency Ranges ...................................................................................................... 19 2.2.1 Architecture ................................................................................................................... 20 3 Getting Started .............................................................................................................................. 23 3.1 Workflow of Installation ......................................................................................................... 23 3.2 Air4G Installation Checklist ................................................................................................... 24 4 Verify Prerequisites ....................................................................................................................... 25 4.1 Verify Safety Requirements .................................................................................................. 25
Air4G Installation Guide Page 4 Commercial in Confidence UGD-D00181 Rev G 4.1.1 Warning of Hazardous Voltages ................................................................................... 25 4.2 Verify Installation Requirements ........................................................................................... 26 4.2.1 Verify the Tools ............................................................................................................. 26 4.2.2 Verify the Parts and Kits ................................................................................................ 26 4.2.3 Verify Components ........................................................................................................ 31 5 Install Air4G ................................................................................................................................... 34 5.1 Pole mount configuration ...................................................................................................... 34 5.2 Wall mount configuration ....................................................................................................... 35 5.2.1 Mounting Examples ....................................................................................................... 37 5.3 Air4G Connections ................................................................................................................ 38 5.4 Install Air4G Antennas .......................................................................................................... 38 5.4.1 Install Dual Slant Antenna ............................................................................................. 39 5.4.2 Install Quad Slant Antenna ........................................................................................... 40 5.4.3 Antenna Mounting Clamps for Dual and Quad Slant Antennae ................................... 40 5.5 Optional Mounting Antenna on Air4G ................................................................................... 42 5.5.1 Variable Tilt Antenna ..................................................................................................... 42 5.6 Antenna Connection .............................................................................................................. 43 5.7 GPS Antenna Assembly ........................................................................................................ 44 5.8 Install Junction Box (Optional) .............................................................................................. 45 5.8.1 Junction Box Installation ............................................................................................... 46 6 Connect and Manage Cables ........................................................................................................ 48 6.1 Assemble Ethernet Connector .............................................................................................. 48 7 Set Power System ......................................................................................................................... 49 7.1 Power Input - DC ................................................................................................................... 49 8 Appendix A .................................................................................................................................... 50 8.1 Review Job Sheet ................................................................................................................. 50 8.2 Securing Fiber-optic Cable .................................................................................................... 50 8.3 Connecting the Fiber-optic Cable ......................................................................................... 52 9 Appendix C – Glossary of Terms .................................................................................................. 54 10 Appendix D – Installation Checklist ........................................................................................... 56 11 Appendix E ................................................................................................................................ 57 11.1 Revision History .................................................................................................................... 57 11.2 31BContact Information ............................................................................................................... 57
Air4G Installation Guide Page 5 Commercial in Confidence UGD-D00181 Rev G Summary of Figures Figure 1 – Air4G Hardware Components .............................................................................................. 21 Figure 2 – Air4G Functional Components ............................................................................................. 22 Figure 3 – Workflow of Installation ........................................................................................................ 23 Figure 4 - PS – Air4G ............................................................................................................................ 28 Figure 5 – Air4G Base Station Unit, Ethernet termination .................................................................... 31 Figure 6 – Air4G Base Station Unit, RF ports ....................................................................................... 32 Figure 7 – Air4G Cable Assembly for GPS Antenna ............................................................................ 33 Figure 8 - Lightning/Surge protector ..................................................................................................... 33 Figure 9 - Junction box with pole assembly .......................................................................................... 33 Figure 10 – Pole Mounted Air4G Assembly .......................................................................................... 34 Figure 11 – Pole Mounted Air4G .......................................................................................................... 35 Figure 12 – Wall Mounted Air4G ........................................................................................................... 35 Figure 13 – Wall Mounted Air4G Wall Plate Details ............................................................................. 36 Figure 14 - Wall mount .......................................................................................................................... 37 Figure 15 - GPS alternative assembly .................................................................................................. 37 Figure 16 - Air4G connections (bottom) ................................................................................................ 38 Figure 17 – Air4G External Antenna Configuration .............................................................................. 38 Figure 18 - Air4G Antenna Dual Slant Mast Mount Configuration ........................................................ 39 Figure 19 – Air4G Antenna Quad Slant Mast Mount Configuration ...................................................... 40 Figure 20 - Adjustable Mounting Kit, with Snaplock Stainless Steel Bands ......................................... 41 Figure 21 - Adjustable Mounting Kit, with „V‟ Blocks ............................................................................. 42 Figure 22 - Variable tilt antenna ............................................................................................................ 43 Figure 23 - Antenna mounted on Air4G ................................................................................................ 43 Figure 24 - GPS cable assembly prior to mounting .............................................................................. 44 Figure 25 - Attach GPS antenna to RG58 cable ................................................................................... 44 Figure 26 - GPS antenna assembled on bracket .................................................................................. 45 Figure 27 - Junction box with mounting brackets assembled ............................................................... 45 Figure 28 - mounting bracket (2 required) ............................................................................................ 45 Figure 29 - Air4G assembly with optional junction box ......................................................................... 47 Figure 30 – Ethernet connector cable termination ................................................................................ 48 Figure 31 – Ethernet environmental connector assembly .................................................................... 48 Figure 32 – DC Power connection ........................................................................................................ 49 Figure 33 - Secure fiber-optic cable, place tie ...................................................................................... 51 Figure 34 – Secure fiber-optic cable, pull tie......................................................................................... 51 Figure 35 – Secure fiber-optic cable, snug tie ...................................................................................... 51 Figure 36 – Secure fiber-optic cable, cut excess tie ............................................................................. 51 Figure 37 – Secure fiber-optic cable, use excess tie ............................................................................ 52
Air4G Installation Guide Page 6 Commercial in Confidence UGD-D00181 Rev G Figure 38 – Secure fiber-optic cable, re-use excess tie ........................................................................ 52 Figure 39 - fiber-optic connector with dust cover .................................................................................. 52 Figure 40 – dust cover removed ........................................................................................................... 52 Figure 41 - Fiber-Optic Outdoor Connector Plug (multimode) .............................................................. 53 Figure 42 - screw hand-tight ................................................................................................................. 53 Figure 43 - Fiber-optic cable connected ............................................................................................... 53
Air4G Installation Guide Page 7 Commercial in Confidence UGD-D00181 Rev G Summary of Tables Table 1 - Air4G FCC Maximum Output TX Power ................................................................................ 13 Table 2 - Air4G ETSI Maximum Output TX Power ............................................................................... 13 Table 3 - 700 MHz Antenna Types -Technical...................................................................................... 13 Table 4 - 2.x GHz Antenna Types - Technical ...................................................................................... 14 Table 5 - 3.x GHz Antenna Types - Technical ...................................................................................... 14 Table 6 - Antenna arrays ....................................................................................................................... 15 Table 7 - Air4G frequency ranges ......................................................................................................... 19 Table 8 - Air4G installation tools ........................................................................................................... 26 Table 9 - Air4G installation parts and kits ............................................................................................. 26 Table 10 - Input Power for Air4G .......................................................................................................... 28 Table 11 - Air4G wall mount installation parts ...................................................................................... 29 Table 12 - Air4G pole mount installation parts ...................................................................................... 29 Table 13 - Air4G additional parts and kits ............................................................................................. 29 Table 14 - Junction box (optional) ......................................................................................................... 30 Table 15 - Air4G 3.x physical dimensions ............................................................................................. 32 Table 16 - Air4G 2.x & 0707 physical dimensions ................................................................................ 32 Table 17 - Antenna connection ............................................................................................................. 44 Table 18 - Cable hole sizes................................................................................................................... 46 Table 19 - Checklist for Procedure ....................................................................................................... 56
Air4G Installation Guide Page 8 Commercial in Confidence UGD-D00181 Rev G Warnings and Cautions Human Exposure to Radio Frequencies The Air4G (formally MacroMAXe) antennas should be installed and operated from a minimum distance of 2.4 meters (for 3.x & 0707) or 3.2 meters (for 2.x) from your body. Radio Interference This Air4G generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment on and off, the technician is encouraged to try to correct the interference by performing one or more of the following measures:  Re-orientate or relocate the antenna  Increase separation between the BSs and/or End Device  Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the power source is connected Avoiding Radio Interference  The Air4G must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any antenna or other transmitter.  Ensure a minimum of 1-meter separation between co-located antennas of Air4G units. Modifications Any changes and modifications to this device that are not expressly approved by Airspan Networks may void the user's authority to operate the equipment. General  Only qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, and service the equipment.  The device cannot be sold retail, to the general public or by mail order. It must be sold to operators.  Installation must be controlled.  Installation must be performed by licensed professionals.  Installation requires special training. The Air4G radio and antenna should be installed ONLY by experienced installation professionals who are familiar with local building and safety codes and, wherever applicable, are licensed by the appropriate government regulatory authorities. Failure to do so may void Airspan's WiMAX product warranty and may expose the end user or the service provider to legal and financial liabilities. Airspan and its resellers or distributors are not liable for injury, damage or violation of regulations associated with the installation of outdoor units or antennas. Safety 1. Read this User Manual and follow all operating and safety instructions. 2. Keep all product information for future reference. 3. This product is supplied with a grounding power plug. Do not defeat this important safety feature. 4. Warning: High voltages exist inside the product - do not remove the lid or base: No user serviceable parts inside. 5. Position the power cord to avoid possible damage; do not overload wall outlets.
Air4G Installation Guide Page 9 Commercial in Confidence UGD-D00181 Rev G 6. Do not place this product on or near a direct heat source, and avoid placing objects on the terminal. 7. Do not operate this device near water or in a wet location. 8. Use only a damp cloth for cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Disconnect the power before cleaning. 9. The units should not be located near power lines or other electrical power circuits. 10. The radio transceiver must be properly grounded to protect against power surges and accumulated static electricity. It is the user‟s responsibility to install this device in accordance with the local electrical codes. 11. Installation of the Air4G must be contracted to a professional installer. 12. Disconnect Device. The socket outlet should be easily accessible in case you have to disconnect the device. 13. When installed in the final configuration, the product must comply with the applicable Safety Standards and regulatory requirements of the country in which it is installed. If necessary, consult with the appropriate regulatory agencies and inspection authorities to ensure compliance. Warning Symbols The following symbols may be encountered during installation or troubleshooting. These warning symbols mean danger. Bodily injury may result if you are not aware of the safety hazards involved in working with electrical equipment and radio transmitters. Familiarize yourself with standard safety practices before continuing. Electro-Magnetic Radiation High Voltage Service Information Refer all repairs to qualified service personnel. Do not remove the covers or modify any part of this device, as this will void the warranty. Disconnect the power to this product and return it for service if the following conditions apply: a. The terminal does not function after following the operating instructions outlined in this manual. b. Liquid has been spilled, a foreign object is inside, or the terminal has been exposed to rain. c. The product has been dropped or the housing is damaged. Locate the serial number of the terminal, antenna, and transceiver and record these on your registration card for future reference. Use the space below to affix serial number stickers. Also record the MAC address, located on the back of the terminal. UL Information - The equipment must be properly grounded according with NEC and other local safety code requirements. - Reminder to all the BWA system installers: Attention to Section 820-40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as is practical.
Air4G Installation Guide Page 10 Commercial in Confidence UGD-D00181 Rev G Lightning Protection WARNING: The following notes are general recommendations for the system. The wireless equipment should be installed by a qualified professional installer and must follow local and national codes for electrical grounding and safety. Failure to meet safety requirements and/or use of non-standard practices and procedures could result in personal injury and damage to equipment. A direct lightning strike may cause serious damage even if these guidelines are followed. All outdoor wireless equipment is susceptible to lightning damage from a direct hit or induced current from a near strike. Lightning protection and grounding practices in local and national electrical codes serve to minimize equipment damage, service outages, and serious injury. Reasons for lightning damage are summarized as: - Poorly grounded tower/antenna sites that can conduct high lightning strike energy into equipment. - Lack of properly installed lightning protection equipment that can cause equipment failures from lightning induced currents. A lighting protection system provides a means by which the energy may enter earth without passing through and damaging parts of a structure. A lightning protection system does not prevent lightning from striking; it provides a means for controlling it and preventing damage by providing a low resistance path for the discharge of energy to travel safely to ground. Improperly grounded connections are also a source of noise that can cause sensitive equipment to malfunction. A good tower grounding system disperses most of the surge energy from a tower strike away from the building and equipment. To limit the equipment damage due to a lightning strike, the following practices are recommended for the wireless system: - Provide direct grounding from the antenna mounting bracket, the radio and antenna and the lightning arrestors to the same ground point at the base of the tower or a ground bus on the building. Use the grounding screws on the antenna bracket and the radio and antenna for terminating the ground wires. - The AC wall outlet ground must be connected to the same grounding system as the BS.
Air4G Installation Guide Page 11 Commercial in Confidence UGD-D00181 Rev G DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY European Community, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein Declaration of Conformity with Regard to the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC English: This equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Deutsch: Dieses Gerät entspricht den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den weiteren entsprecheneden Vorgaben der Richtlinie 1999/5/EU. Dansk: Dette udstyr er i overensstemmelse med de væsentlige krav og andre relevante bestemmelser i Directiv 1999/5/EF. Español: Este equipo cumple con los requisitos esenciales asi como con otras disposiciones de la Directive 1999/5/EC. Greek: ΜΕ ΣΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΤ΢Α Airspan ΔΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΣΙ Ο ΕΞΟΠΛΙ΢ΜΟ΢ ΢ΤΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΣΑΙ ΠΡΟ΢ ΣΙ΢ ΟΤ΢ΙΩΔΕΙ΢ ΑΠΑΙΣΗ΢ΕΙ΢ ΚΑΙ ΣΙ΢ ΛΟΙΠΕ΢ ΢ΥΕΣΙΚΕ΢ ΔΙΑΣΑΞΕΙ΢ ΣΗ΢ ΟΔΗΓΙΑ΢ 1999/5/ΕΚ. Français: Cet appareil est conforme aux exigencies essentialles et aux autres dispositions pertinantes de la Directive 1999/5/EC. Íslenska: Þessi búnaður samrýmist lögboðnum kröfum og öðrum ákvæðum tilskipunar 1999/5/ESB. Italiano: Questo apparato é conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed agli altri principi sanciti dalla Direttiva 1999/5/EC. Nederlands: Deze apparatuur voldoet aan de belangrijkste eisen en andere voorzieningen van richtlijn 1999/5/EC. Norsk: Dette utstyret er i samsvar med de grunnleggende krav og andre relevante bestemmelser i EU-directiv 1999/5/EC. Português: Este equipamento satisfaz os requisitos essenciais e outras provisões da Directiva 1999/5/EC. Suomalainen: Tämä laite täyttää direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleelliset vaatimukset ja on siinä asetettujen muidenkin ehtojen mukainen. Svenska: Denna utrustning är i överensstämmelse med de väsentliga kraven och andra relevanta bestämmelser i Direktiv 1999/5/EC. Român: Acest echipament este în conformitate cu cerinţele esenţiale şi alte prevederi relevante ale Directivei 1999/5/CE. The Declaration of Conformity related to this product can be obtained from 92Hproduct_management@Airspan.com
Air4G Installation Guide Page 12 Commercial in Confidence UGD-D00181 Rev G FCC Notice Federal Communication Commission Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his/her own expense. Fixed and base stations transmitting a signal with an emission bandwidth greater than 1 MHz must not exceed an ERP of 1000 watts/MHz and an antenna height of 305 m HAAT, except that antenna heights greater than 305 m HAAT are permitted if power levels are reduced below 1000 watts/MHz ERP. GPS Compliance The GPS is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC." The GPS complies with the following EMC Common Regulatory Testing standards:  EN55022: Radiated and Conducted Emissions  CISPR 22: Class B  EN 50081-1: Generic Emissions Class B  EN 50082-1: Generic Immunity Class B  EN 61000-4-2: Electrostatic Discharge Immunity  EN 61000-4-3: Radiated RF EM Field Immunity Test  EN 61000-4-4: Electrical Fast Transient/Burst Test  EN 61000-4-6: Conducted Immunity  EN 61000-4-8: Magnetic Field Immunity Note: A GPS is required for synchronizing between TDD sectors. Note: A GPS Lightning/Surge protector is required. (ordered separately)
Air4G Installation Guide Page 13 Commercial in Confidence UGD-D00181 Rev G Maximum Output TX Power Table 1 - Air4G FCC Maximum Output TX Power Frequency Band FCC TX EIRP Rest of the World TX EIRP Antenna Gain 700 MHz 41.6 dBm 55.1 dBm 41.6 dBm 55.1 dBm 13.5 dBi 2.56 GHz 43.28 dBM 61.28dBM 43 dBM 61 dBM 18 dBi 3.65 GHz 36.88 dBm 38.88 dBm 37 dBm 39 dBm 2 dBi Table 2 - Air4G ETSI Maximum Output TX Power Frequency Band ETSI TX EIRP Rest of the World TX EIRP Antenna Gain 698-746 MHz 41.6 dBm 55.1 dBm 41.6 dBm 55.1 dBm 13.5 dBi 2290-2350 MHz 43 dBm 55.5 dBm 43 dBm 55.5 dBm 12.5 dBi 2340-2400 MHz 43 dBm 53 dBm 43 dBm 53 dBm 10.0 dBi 2496-2570 MHz 43 dBm 61 dBm 43 dBm 61 dBm 18.0 dBi 2560-2630 MHz 43 dBM 61 dBM 43 dBM 61 dBM 18.0 dBi 2620-2690 MHz 43 dBm 61 dBm 43 dBm 61 dBm 18.0 dBi 3300-3400 MHz 40 dBm 58 dBm 40 dBm 58 dBm 18.0 dBi 3400-3500 MHz 40 dBm 58 dBm 40 dBm 58 dBm 18.0 dBi 3500-3600 MHz 40 dBm 58 dBm 40 dBm 58 dBm 18.0 dBi 3600-3700 MHz 40 dBm 58 dBm 40 dBm 58 dBm 18.0 dBi 3650-3675 MHz 40 dBm 42 dBm 40 dBm 42 dBm 2 dBi 3700-3800 MHz 40 dBm 58 dBm 40 dBm 58 dBm 18.0 dBi Caution: Do not set maximum output TX power to higher than local regulations. Antenna Types Table 3 - 700 MHz Antenna Types -Technical Type Frequency range Gain Part number 60° 13.5 dBi Dual X-Polar 698 - 806 MHz 13.5 dBi SEC60Q-700-13.5-1 90° 12.5 dBi Dual X-Polar 698 - 806 MHz 12.5 dBi SEC90Q-700-12.5-1 OMNI Directional 698-746 MHz 6 dBi MT- NV OMNI Directional 746-806 MHz 6.5 dBi MT221023/NV Mounting kit for Dual X-Polar Antennas MNT-KT-Dual-1
Air4G Installation Guide Page 14 Commercial in Confidence UGD-D00181 Rev G Table 4 - 2.x GHz Antenna Types - Technical Type Frequency range Gain Part number 65° Quad X-Polar 2.3-2.7 GHz 18.0 dBi SEC60Q-2.X-RC-1 90° Quad X-Polar 2.3-2.7 GHz 17.0 dBi SEC90Q-2.X-RC-1 Mounting kit for Quad X-Polar Antennas MNT-KT-Quad-1 60° Dual Slant X-Polar 2.3-2.7 GHz 18.0 dBi SEC60X-2.X-RC-1 90° Dual Slant X-Polar 2.3-2.7 GHz 17.0 dBi SEC90X-2.X-RC-1 Mounting kit for Dual X-Polar Antennas MNT-KT-Dual-1 Omni 10dBi Vertical External 2.3-2.49 GHz 10 dBi ANT2300OV10-360 Table 5 - 3.x GHz Antenna Types - Technical Type Frequency range Gain Part number 60° Quad X-Polar 3.3 - 3.8 GHz 18.0 dBi SEC60Q-3.5-RC-1 90° Quad X-Polar 3.3 - 3.8 GHz 17.0 dBi SEC90Q-3.5-RC-1 Mounting kit for Quad X-Polar Antennas MNT-KT-Quad-1 60° Dual Slant X-Polar 3.3 - 3.8 GHz 18.0 dBi SEC60X-3.5-RC-1 90° Dual Slant X-Polar 3.3-3.8 GHz 17.0 dBi SEC90X-3.5-RC-1 Mounting kit for Dual X-Polar Antennas MNT-KT-Dual-1 Omni Reg Compl Vertical Sector 3.3 – 3.5 GHz 10.0 dBi OMNIV-3.4-RC-2 Air4G Antenna Usage Air4G has four (4) RF ports that can be connected to either:  A single four-port antenna  Two two-port antennas  Four single-port antennas Note: Appropriate mounting kit for the dual and quad port antennas are required (ordered separately). Quad port cross polarized (X-Pol) antenna with four (4) ports – connected via 4 RF jumper cables to Air4G. Dual slant cross polarized (X-Pol) antenna with two (2) ports - connected via 2 RF jumper cables to Air4G. Omni antennas – for 360 degree coverage using a single Air4G - requires an Omni antenna for each receiver – 2 or 4 Omni antennas. Note: The Omni antennas must be separated – with at least one meter separation from each other (in 2.X and in 3.X GHz)
Air4G Installation Guide Page 15 Commercial in Confidence UGD-D00181 Rev G Fixed tilt dual/quad port antennas (where the tilt is set by the way the mounting kit is installed). Note: Required mounting kits for fixed tilt dual/quad port antennas are ordered separately. Manual Electric Tilt (MET) dual/quad antennas - a variable tilt antenna available for mounting directly on the Air4G with no need for physical tilting of the antenna. The following table describes different antenna arrays when using either two (2) receivers or four (4) receivers: Table 6 - Antenna arrays Frequency Band # of Receivers Sector Antenna Type # of Antennas 700 MHz 2 60º 698 - 806 MHz 60º 13.5 dBi Dual X-Polar 1 700 MHz 4 60º 698 - 806 MHz 60º 13.5 dBi Dual X-Polar 2 2.3 GHz 2 65º 2.3-2.7 GHz 60º Dual Slant X-Polar 1 2.3 GHz 4 65º 2.3-2.7 GHz 60º Quad X-Polar 1 2.5 GHz 2 65º 2.3-2.7 GHz 60º Dual Slant X-Polar Antenna 1 2.5 GHz 4 65º 2.3-2.7 GHz 60º Quad X-Polar 1 3.3-3.8 GHz 2 65º 3.3-3.8 GHz 60º Dual Slant X-Polar 1 3.3-3.8 GHz 4 65º 3.3-3.8 GHz 60° Quad X-Polar 1 700 MHz 2 90º 698 - 806 MHz 90° 12.5 dBi Dual X-Polar 1 700 MHz 4 90º 698 - 806 MHz 90° 12.5 dBi Dual X-Polar 2 2.3 GHz 2 90º 2.3-2.7 GHz 90° Dual Slant X-Polar 1 2.3 GHz 4 90º 2.3-2.7 GHz 90° Quad X-Polar 1 2.5 GHz 2 90º 2.3-2.7 GHz 90° Dual Slant X-Polar 1 2.5 GHz 4 90º 2.3-2.7 GHz 90° Quad X-Polar 1 3.3-3.8 GHz 2 90º 3.3-3.8 GHz 90° Dual Slant X-Polar 1 3.3-3.8 GHz 4 90º 3.3-3.8 GHz 90° Quad X-Polar 1 2.3 GHz 2 360º 2.3-2.49 GHz Omni 10 dBi Vertical External Antenna 2 2.3 GHz 4 360º 2.3-2.49 GHz Omni 10 dBi Vertical External Antenna 4 2.5 GHz 2 360º Generic Omni 2 2.5 GHz 4 360º Generic Omni 4
Air4G Installation Guide Page 16 Commercial in Confidence UGD-D00181 Rev G 3.3-3.4 GHz 2 360º 3.3-3.5 GHz Omni Reg Compl Vertical Sector 2 3.3-3.4 GHz 4 360º 3.3-3.5 GHz Omni Reg Compl Vertical Sector 4 3.4-3.6 GHz 2 360º 3.4-3.6 GHz Omni Reg Compl Vertical Sector 2 3.4-3.6 GHz 4 360º 3.4-3.6 GHz Omni Reg Compl Vertical Sector 4 3.6-3.8 GHz 2 360º 3.6-3.8 GHz Omni Reg Compl Vertical Sector 2 3.6-3.8 GHz 4 360º 3.6-3.8 GHz Omni Reg Compl Vertical Sector 4
Air4G Installation Guide Page 17 Commercial in Confidence UGD-D00181 Rev G 1 About this Guide This section discusses the purpose, intended audience, conventions, referenced documentation and organization for this guide. 1.1 Purpose This guide provides the workflow and step-by-step procedures for Installing the Air4G (formally MacroMAXe). These procedures include:  Verify Prerequisites  Install the Air4G  Connect and Manage Cables  Set Power System 1.2 Intended Audience This guide is intended for persons who are responsible for Installing the Air4G. These persons should have a working knowledge of the WiMAX system. 1.3 Conventions This document uses the following informational conventions. Icon Description Checkpoint: Marks a point in the workflow where there may be an exit or branch to some other procedure. At each Checkpoint the reason for an exit or branch is given along with specific directions to locate the entry point in the other procedure. Reference: Gives a resource in the workflow that may be needed to complete a procedure along with specific directions to use the resource. Caution: Describes a possible risk and how to lessen or avoid the risk. Advice: Provides a recommendation based on best practice. Note: Provides useful information. 1.4 Referenced Documentation  Air4G Product Description 1.5 Organization of this Guide This guide is organized into the following Sections:  About this Guide  Introduction  Get Started  Verify Prerequisites
Air4G Installation Guide Page 18 Commercial in Confidence UGD-D00181 Rev G  Install the Air4G  Connect and Manage Cables  Set Power System  Appendixes [Review Job Sheet, Securing & Connecting the Fiber-Optic cable, Glossary of Terms, Installation Checklist, Contact information and Revision history]
Air4G Installation Guide Page 19 Commercial in Confidence UGD-D00181 Rev G 2 Introduction This section provides a descriptive overview of the Air4G (formally MacroMAXe) (3.x, 2.x and 0707) and its place in the product suite. 2.1 Air4G Air4G is a highly integrated macro-cell base station with all-in-one packaging of RF and baseband components. Air4G includes integrated quad RF transceivers to support four channel diversity and MIMO. It is available as an all outdoor solution for Mobile WiMAX applications to minimize physical footprint and operator OPEX. Air4G fully supports the interoperable R6 reference point for interworking with ASN Gateways. Air4G also has a “Stand Alone” mode for fixed/nomadic applications which do not require seamless handover. When Air4G is used in “Stand Alone” mode there is no need for an ASN Gateway. Air4G supports IP CS and Ethernet CS. It even supports a hybrid mode where both IP CS and Ethernet CS (including VLAN support) are supported. Air4G implements dual 40dBm (10W) transmitters in 2.x GHz, dual 38 dBm (6.3W) in 700MHz and dual 37dBm (5W) transmitters in 3.x GHz band. Air4G is an outdoor radio that is mounted outside on a pole or wall. Air4G is available in numerous frequency bands and in numerous channels see: Air4G Frequency Ranges.Air4G is managed by an SNMP-based network management system (Netspan) using standard and proprietary MIBs. Basic management can be performed using any standard Web browser. Note: For management refer to Air4G Commissioning documentation. 2.2 Air4G Frequency Ranges The table below lists the frequency range of Air4G variants currently available. This table will grow as more variants become available. Table 7 - Air4G frequency ranges Band Variant Lower Frequency Upper Frequency Channel Bandwidth Duplex 700 MHz 0707 698 MHz 746 MHz  3.5MHz  5MHz  7MHz  10MHz TDD 2.3 GHz 2310 Lo 2290 MHz 2350 MHz  3.5MHz  5MHz  7MHz  10MHz TDD 2310 Hi 2340 MHz 2400 MHz 2.5 GHz 2510 Lo 2496 MHZ 2570 MHz  3.5MHz  5MHz  7MHz  10MHz TDD 2510 Mid 2560 MHz 2630 MHz 2510 Hi 2620 MHz 2690 MHz
Air4G Installation Guide Page 20 Commercial in Confidence UGD-D00181 Rev G Band Variant Lower Frequency Upper Frequency Channel Bandwidth Duplex 3.x GHZ 3305 3300 MHZ 3400 MHz  3.5MHz  5MHz  7MHz  10MHz TDD 3405 3400 MHz 3500 MHz  3.5MHz  5MHz  7MHz  10MHz TDD 3505 3500 MHz 3600 MHz  3.5MHz  5MHz  7MHz  10MHz TDD 3605 3600 MHz 3700 MHz  3.5MHz  5MHz  7MHz  10MHz TDD 3705 3700 MHz 3800 MHz  3.5MHz  5MHz  7MHz  10MHz TDD 2.2.1 Architecture A highly flexible and scalable WiMAX Base Station, the Air4G is capable of supporting Mobile WiMAX profiles across multiple frequency bands. Note: The following is for illustration only; actual layout may differ as infrastructure is installation-specific. Note: Air4G must be properly grounded according with NEC and other local safety code requirements.
Air4G Installation Guide Page 21 Commercial in Confidence UGD-D00181 Rev G Figure 1 – Air4G Hardware Components Note: Air4G can also be connected via a LAN Switch for greater Failsafe protection. Note: Illustration above is of single Ethernet cable or Fiber-Optic cable for connection. Note: When the Fiber-Optic cable connection is employed the Ethernet cable connection (Eth 1) is disabled. Note: Auto-negotiation must always be enabled on the core network side. Note: Illustration above displays remote GPS antennae option. The Air4G is a fully integrated all outdoor base station sector that contains all RF, Baseband, GPS Synchronization and 3-sector aggregation functionality. In one box it comprises the following functional elements:  Quad Receiver / Dual Transmitter  SDR Card  Ethernet Switch  GPS
Air4G Installation Guide Page 22 Commercial in Confidence UGD-D00181 Rev G Figure 2 – Air4G Functional Components
Air4G Installation Guide Page 23 Commercial in Confidence UGD-D00181 Rev G 3 Getting Started 3.1 Workflow of Installation The Workflow to install the Air4G is shown in the following diagram: Figure 3 – Workflow of Installation Caution: Antennas 1 & 2 Tx/Rx must be connected and attached before Air4G is powered on.
Air4G Installation Guide Page 24 Commercial in Confidence UGD-D00181 Rev G 3.2 Air4G Installation Checklist Plan the installation of the Air4G by using the Installation Checklist, which you can find as a removable job aid in Appendix A for this guide.
Air4G Installation Guide Page 25 Commercial in Confidence UGD-D00181 Rev G 4 Verify Prerequisites Prior to installing the Air4G, verify the required safety, power, tools, parts and components. Reference: Set up requirements for the installation is detailed in the Job Sheet, see Appendix A for this guide. 4.1 Verify Safety Requirements Read and follow all warning notices and instructions marked on the product or included in this manual. When installed in the final configuration, the product must comply with the applicable Safety Standards and regulatory requirements of the country in which it is installed. If necessary, consult with the appropriate regulatory agencies and inspection authorities to ensure compliance. Ascertain the radiation hazards when working in an environment close to other antennas and Electromagnetic fields, e.g. working on towers with other microwave transmitters etc. and act accordingly. 4.1.1 Warning of Hazardous Voltages On AC installations, hazardous voltages exist. Use caution when verifying or working with AC power. Remove metal jewelry that could come into contact with AC power. On DC sections, short circuiting the low voltage, low impedance circuits can cause severe arcing that may result in burns or eye damage. Remove rings, watches etc. to avoid shorting DC circuits. Note: Airspan products do not contain hazardous substances (as defined in UK Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1989 and the Dangerous Substances Regulations 1990). At the end of any Airspan products life cycle, the customer should consult with Airspan to ensure that the product is disposed of in conformance with the relevant regulatory requirements. Caution: Any modifications to this device not expressly authorized by the manufacturer could void the user‟s authority to operate this device.
Air4G Installation Guide Page 26 Commercial in Confidence UGD-D00181 Rev G 4.2 Verify Installation Requirements 4.2.1 Verify the Tools Table 8 - Air4G installation tools Tool Large Crosshead Screw driver Phillips # 3 or Pozidrive # 3 Small flat blade screwdriver Medium flat blade screwdriver 13mm or 1/2 inch open ended spanner 10mm or 13/32 inch open ended spanner Wire strippers Wire cutters Ring terminals crimp tool RJ45 crimp tool 4.2.2 Verify the Parts and Kits Table 9 - Air4G installation parts and kits Air4G Base Station parts Consisting of 1 x Air4G unit Base station unit 3 x RJ45 Weatherproof Connector Covers Weatherproof connector covers for use with standard cat 5 RJ45 network connections. 1 x mains cable 14AWG x2 (ordered separately) 30 meter lead with M17 3 pole plug When distance from outdoor Power supply to Base Station is over 30 meters additional power cable must be connected via a junction box (ordered separately) for total distance of up to 130 meters. 14AWG x2 (ordered separately) – up to 40 meters 12AWG x6 (ordered separately) – up to 100 meters 1 x Ethernet RJ45 environmental shroud LTW IP68 or Amphenol environmental connector 1 x Sunshield fixing kit (optional) (ordered separately) including quad antenna adaptor brackets (x 2). M8 x 20 Hex Cap screws - 12 M8 plain washers - 12 M8 spring washers – 12 M8 Hex nuts - 4 M12 x 20 screws – 4 M12 nuts – 4 M12 flat washers – 4 M12 spring washers - 4
Air4G Installation Guide Page 27 Commercial in Confidence UGD-D00181 Rev G Air4G Base Station parts Consisting of Note: The Sunshield brackets are only applicable for antennas that utilize Mechanical Electric Tilt (MET). i.e. – Argus-SSPX310F. Warning: A Sunshield is mandatory for temperatures of above 45°. 1 x Air4G installation mount kit (ordered separately) M8 x 20 Hex Cap screws – 8 M8 Hex nuts - 4 M8 plain washers – 8 M8 spring washers - 8 Pole Mount Bracket Assembly: Dia. 120-230 mm – top & bottom – plus fixing accessories. (ordered separately) Accessories included Pole Mount Bracket Assembly: Dia. 60-120 mm – top & bottom – plus fixing accessories. (ordered separately) Accessories included 1 x earth kit 1 x M5 screws 1 x M5 washers 1 x M5 spring washers Alternative: SEMS screw (includes 2 washers) GPS antenna & accessories (each ordered separately) 1x GPS Antenna. An active GPS antenna which, by using the appropriate mounting bracket, can be used with Air4G for network synchronization. For mounting directly to the top of Air4G, this GPS Antenna should be used in conjunction with Air4G GPS Antenna mounting bracket w/Handle pre-assembled on the Air4G and the 5m GPS Cable RG58 TNC-TNC. When mounting remotely from the base station unit, this antenna should be used in conjunction with the Remote GPS Antenna Mounting Bracket (GPS-MNT-1) and the 16m GPS Cable RG58 TNC-TNC. 80cm or 16m Cable Assembly - 80cm (CBL-GPS-TNC-0.8-1) or 16m (CBL-GPS-TNC-16-1) RG58 cable. 16m connects remote mounted GPS Antenna (GPS-ANT-1) to the Air4G via TNC connectors. The 80cm, cable for mounting GPS directly to the top of Air4G. GPS Lightning/Surge protector (ordered separately) 1x Lightning/Surge protector AC/DC Power Supply (PS) Indoor power converter for 700 MHz Indoor power converter for 2.xGHz
Air4G Installation Guide Page 28 Commercial in Confidence UGD-D00181 Rev G Air4G Base Station parts Consisting of Outdoor power converter for 3.xGHz Type-IC DC Power Cable Available either in - 10, 15 or 30 meter lengths. Additional lengths available. ODC Twin Fiber Cable (Multimode) (optional) (ordered separately) Available either in - 10, 15, 30, 50, 75 or 100 meter lengths. Note: Maximum up to 500 meters as this is a multimode interface. Multimode fiber pigtail cable (not included) (optional) (ordered separately) Multimode fiber pigtail cable – ODC - LC connector. Terminates the outdoor fiber cable and provides an indoor LC connector. 2 meter length. Grounding Cable (required) (not included) Circular earth braid, 120A current (16 mm²), jacketed or not with cable size = AWG 4 – 6 with lug (terminal) on enclosure side with hole M6 The Air4G power supply (PS) can be installed with various cable lengths according to the site requirements. The cable lengths are determined by the length of the run between the PS and the Air4G. Use the following table to determine the required power supply output to ensure proper operation of the Air4G. Table 10 - Input Power for Air4G Air4G 2x10 (2.3-2.7 GHZ) & Air4G 0707 (698-746 MHz) Air4G 3x05 (3.3-3.38 GHZ) Input Voltage to Air4G (1) -38 VDC to -60 VDC -38 VDC to -60 VDC PS output Voltage – 30 meter cable (2) -42 VDC min -41 VDC min PS output Voltage – 75 meter cable (2) -50 VDC min -46 VDC min PS output Voltage – 100 meter cable (2) -53 VDC min -49 VDC min Figure 4 - PS – Air4G
Air4G Installation Guide Page 29 Commercial in Confidence UGD-D00181 Rev G Table 11 - Air4G wall mount installation parts Parts Images 1 Wall Plate 2 Top Hanger 3 Lower Hanger 4 GPS Antenna mounting bracket w/Handle (pre-assembled) 5 Handle (pre-assembled) Table 12 - Air4G pole mount installation parts Parts Images Note: in addition to the Wall mounting kit. 1 Top & Lower Pole Strap (x2) for 120 > 230 MM Note: in addition to the Wall mounting kit. 2 Pole bracket for 60 > 120 MM Table 13 - Air4G additional parts and kits
Air4G Installation Guide Page 30 Commercial in Confidence UGD-D00181 Rev G Additional Common Accessories (not provided by Airspan) Spare RJ45 connectors Cable ties Ring terminal for earth strap. M5 / M6 Earth strap cable (4-6 mm) (yellow and green cable) Weatherproof / Outdoor mains cable splice kit or termination box. Table 14 - Junction box (optional) Optional Junction Box Consisting of 1 x Junction box (ordered separately) Junction box 1 x PG11 Weatherproof gland (connector), included with junction box Weatherproof connector 1 x PG16 Weatherproof gland (connector) ), included with junction box Weatherproof connector 1 x PG29 Weatherproof gland (connector) ), included with junction box Weatherproof connector Additional power cable 14AWG x2 (ordered separately) – up to 40 meters 12AWG x6 (ordered separately) – up to 100 meters 2x mounting bracket(s) for pole and wall mounting Bracket (x2) 2x pole bands (stainless steel), as required, supplied. 60 – 80 mm (2 ¼”)
Air4G Installation Guide Page 31 Commercial in Confidence UGD-D00181 Rev G Optional Junction Box Consisting of 2x pole bands (stainless steel), as required, supplied. 80 – 100 mm (3 1/2”) Mounting screws – for mounting brackets to junction box. EJOT WN1412 – K50 x 12 – 4 supplied. Wall mounting fasteners Hole size = 7 mm (not supplied - customer responsibility) Sufficient cable wires ties, as required (not supplied - customer responsibility) 4.2.3 Verify Components Air4G is shown below from the Ethernet termination and RF port end views respectively. Figure 5 – Air4G Base Station Unit, Ethernet termination
Air4G Installation Guide Page 32 Commercial in Confidence UGD-D00181 Rev G Figure 6 – Air4G Base Station Unit, RF ports 4.2.3.1 Physical Dimensions Air4G BS is in an all outdoor enclosure. Table 15 - Air4G 3.x physical dimensions Parameter Value Comment Height 410 mm (16.14 inches) The physical dimensions exclude handles and connectors. Width 350 mm (13.78 inches) Depth 155 mm (6.10 inches) Weight Aprox. 17 kg (37.47 lbs.) Table 16 - Air4G 2.x & 0707 physical dimensions Parameter Value Comment Height 410 mm (16.14 inches) The physical dimensions exclude handles and connectors. Width 350 mm (13.78 inches) Depth 170 mm (6.69 inches) Weight Aprox. 17.6 kg (38.80 lbs.) RF Ports for antenna connections are N-Type Female connectors located on the top of the Air4G enclosure. Adjacent to these are SMA connectors used for RF monitoring purposes during installation / maintenance. For normal operation, these are covered with a weatherproof cap. A 16m RG58 cable connects a remote mounted GPS antenna to the Air4G or 80cm cable for connection directly on the Air4G by way of TNC connectors. Alternatively, an 80cm, cable connects the GPS directly to the top of Air4G. The cable assembly for the remote GPS antenna is shown below.
Air4G Installation Guide Page 33 Commercial in Confidence UGD-D00181 Rev G Figure 7 – Air4G Cable Assembly for GPS Antenna Figure 8 - Lightning/Surge protector 4.2.3.2 Junction Box (Optional) The Junction box (optional) is an outdoor enclosure that measures 152 mm (6 in.) in height, 170 mm (6.70 in.) in width and 95 mm (3.74 in.) in depth. The unit is shown below with the pole mounting bands assembled. The Junction box is required when the distance from the outdoor Power supply to Base Station is over 30 meters for total distance of up to 130 meters. Note: If – 48 volt DC can be verified and guaranteed the Junction box may not be required. Contact customer support to determine. Figure 9 - Junction box with pole assembly
Air4G Installation Guide Page 34 Commercial in Confidence UGD-D00181 Rev G 5 Install Air4G Install the Air4G base station by pole mount, wall mount, or single point. The Air4G can be deployed as a remote radio head (RRH) connected to a pair of single (usually vertically polarized) or single dual independently mounted antennas via standard RF coaxial cables. Antennas are positioned with up to 10 wavelengths horizontal separation to give optimal Downlink and Uplink MIMO performance. Caution: Proper local rigging and hoisting practices should be followed when installing the Air4G. The pre-assembled handles are not to be used for hanging, attaching or hoisting the unit into place. The handles are for hand carrying purposes only. 5.1 Pole mount configuration The following image shows the pole mount assembly. Figure 10 – Pole Mounted Air4G Assembly To mount the Air4G in the pole mount configuration (for poles 120 > 230 mm), perform the following steps: 1. Attach the two (2) PMK pole straps to the pole at the heights required to attach the Air4G. 2. Fasten the mounting brackets to the pole straps; position the tabbed strap lower on the pole with the tab facing down. 3. Lift the enclosure and place the screws through the head clearance holes and position the unit so that the top mounting holes retain the unit. Caution: These units weigh 17 kg – 17.6 kg, take care when lifting. 4. Screw the bottom two the M8 screws and washers into the two standoff fittings at the bottom of the Air4G enclosure. 5. Attach Base Station and loosely tighten all screws. 6. Tighten all fixing screws.
Air4G Installation Guide Page 35 Commercial in Confidence UGD-D00181 Rev G Figure 11 – Pole Mounted Air4G To mount the Air4G in the pole mount configuration (for poles 60 > 120 mm), perform the following steps: 1. Attach the two (2) pole brackets (shown above in Table 6) to the pole (with the threaded holes facing up) at the heights required to attach the Air4G. 2. Tighten upper pole bracket and hand tighten (loosely) the lower pole bracket for later adjustment. Caution: These units weigh 17 kg – 17.6 kg, take care when lifting. 3. Lift and align the Air4G unit and place the screws through the head clearance holes and position the unit so that the top mounting holes retain the unit and loosely tighten all screws. 4. Tighten all fixing screws. 5.2 Wall mount configuration The following image shows the wall mount assembly. Figure 12 – Wall Mounted Air4G
Air4G Installation Guide Page 36 Commercial in Confidence UGD-D00181 Rev G The following diagram depicts the Wall Plate Details. Figure 13 – Wall Mounted Air4G Wall Plate Details To mount the Air4G in the wall mount configuration, perform the following steps: 1. Attach the Wall Plate to the wall at the height required to attach the Air4G. 2. Fasten the Hangars to the rear side of the Air4G enclosure, position the niched Hangar so it is lower on the wall with the niche facing down. 3. Lift the enclosure and place the screws through the head clearance holes and position the unit so that the top mounting holes retain the unit.
Air4G Installation Guide Page 37 Commercial in Confidence UGD-D00181 Rev G Caution: This unit weighs 17 kg – 17.6 kg, take care when lifting. 4. Screw the bottom two screws and washers into the two standoff fittings at the bottom of the Air4G enclosure. 5. Tighten all fixing screws. 5.2.1 Mounting Examples The following displays a typical wall mount. Figure 14 - Wall mount Note: The GPS bracket (pre-assembled) is on the (back) side closest to the wall so as not to interfere with the sunshield assembly. The following displays a possible assembly alternative in the event of interference to the GPS by equipment already in place. Figure 15 - GPS alternative assembly
Air4G Installation Guide Page 38 Commercial in Confidence UGD-D00181 Rev G 5.3 Air4G Connections The following diagram displays the connections on the bottom side of the Air4G. The base station requires a secure ground connection. The cable should also be grounded to the tower which is grounded at the tower base. A grounding screw fitted with a flat washer and lock washer is provided on the bottom of the chassis clearly marked with the universal ground symbol as shown below. Figure 16 - Air4G connections (bottom) 5.4 Install Air4G Antennas Use this procedure to install a linear dual slant antenna for the Air4G in the mast mount configuration. Figure 17 – Air4G External Antenna Configuration Note: Separate antenna distance according to RF planning.
Air4G Installation Guide Page 39 Commercial in Confidence UGD-D00181 Rev G 5.4.1 Install Dual Slant Antenna Figure 18 - Air4G Antenna Dual Slant Mast Mount Configuration To mount the dual slant antenna for the Air4G in the mast mount configuration, perform the following steps: 1. Attach the Antenna brackets to the top and bottom of the radome. 2. Attach the tilt arm to the top bracket of the radome. 3. Fasten the ends of the adjustable pipe mounts to the top and bottom brackets of the radome. 4. Lift the radome and place the screws through the adjustable pipe mounts and position the radome so that the top mounting holes retain the unit. 5. Screw the bottom two screws and washers into the two standoff fittings at the bottom of the radome assembly. 6. Tighten all fixing screws. 7. Attach, connect and secure antenna RF cable between the antenna and the appropriate Air4G Antenna RF connection on the top of the unit.
Air4G Installation Guide Page 40 Commercial in Confidence UGD-D00181 Rev G 5.4.2 Install Quad Slant Antenna Figure 19 – Air4G Antenna Quad Slant Mast Mount Configuration To mount the Quad slant antenna for the Air4G in the mast mount configuration, perform the following steps: 1. Attach the Antenna brackets to the top and bottom of the radome. 2. Attach to the top bracket of the radome. 3. Fasten the ends of the adjustable pipe mounts to the top and bottom brackets of the radome. 4. Lift the radome and place the screws through the adjustable pipe mounts and position the radome so that the top mounting holes retain the unit. 5. Screw the bottom two screws and washers into the two standoff fittings at the bottom of the radome assembly. 6. Tighten all fixing screws. 7. Attach, connect and secure antenna RF cable between the antenna and the appropriate Air4G Antenna RF connection on the top of the unit. 5.4.3 Antenna Mounting Clamps for Dual and Quad Slant Antennae The following are some adjustable antenna mounting clamp options for both Dual and Quad Slant antenna scenarios.
Air4G Installation Guide Page 41 Commercial in Confidence UGD-D00181 Rev G Figure 20 - Adjustable Mounting Kit, with Snaplock Stainless Steel Bands
Air4G Installation Guide Page 42 Commercial in Confidence UGD-D00181 Rev G Figure 21 - Adjustable Mounting Kit, with ‘V’ Blocks 5.5 Optional Mounting Antenna on Air4G Either Antenna shown can be mounted on the Air4G unit or mast mounted. Note: The sunshield kit is required for this type of assembly. Contact your supplier to order. 5.5.1 Variable Tilt Antenna There is a Variable Tilt Antenna available for mounting on the Air4G. The antenna maybe connected directly to the Air4G with no need for physical tilting of the antenna.The Manual Electric Tilt (MET) antenna has a rotating nut that adjusts a threaded rod which moves in and out while displaying a tilt scale, as shown below.
Air4G Installation Guide Page 43 Commercial in Confidence UGD-D00181 Rev G Figure 22 - Variable tilt antenna Figure 23 - Antenna mounted on Air4G 5.6 Antenna Connection Caution: Antennas 1 & 2 Tx/Rx must be connected and attached before Air4G is powered on. Caution: Power down Air4G prior to disconnecting antenna. The following describes the antenna connection: Note: Some antennas are labeled 1, 2, 3, 4 and some are labeled „+‟, „–„, „+‟, „–„.
Air4G Installation Guide Page 44 Commercial in Confidence UGD-D00181 Rev G Caution: 1 & 2 Tx/Rx must be „+‟ & „–„ or „–„ & „+‟ and the same for 3 & 4. Table 17 - Antenna connection MacroMAXe port Port Label Antenna port Tx/Rx ANT 1 1 or „+‟ Tx/Rx ANT 2 2 or „–‟ Rx ANT 3 3 or „+‟ Rx ANT 4 4 or „–‟ 5.7 GPS Antenna Assembly To mount the GPS antenna directly on the Air4G: 1. Route the RG58 cable through the flat washer and the 2 nuts (supplied). 2. Position the RG58 cable below the mounting hole on the GPS antenna mounting bracket, as shown below: Figure 24 - GPS cable assembly prior to mounting 3. Hand-tighten the RG58 cable TNC (90°) connector to the mating connector on the GPS antenna. Figure 25 - Attach GPS antenna to RG58 cable 4. Slide the flat washer up to the underside of the mounting bracket, then thread 1 nut onto the GPS antenna threaded base and tightened.
Air4G Installation Guide Page 45 Commercial in Confidence UGD-D00181 Rev G 5. The second nut is then secured and tightened against the first nut to create a clamp load against the first nut, as shown below: Figure 26 - GPS antenna assembled on bracket 5.8 Install Junction Box (Optional) Note: Contact Airspan customer-service to determine whether junction box installation is required. Installation may be required, depending on the distance between the external power-supply and the BS, as well as the minimum voltage supplied by the power-supply. The Junction box (optional) can be pole-mounted or wall-mounted. Warning: Mount the junction box in an orientation such that the cable ports (located on the bottom) face downwards. This prevents rain water from settling on the ports, and thereby, avoiding damage. Figure 27 - Junction box with mounting brackets assembled For either mounting method, the mounting bracket provides mounting holes (displayed below): Figure 28 - mounting bracket (2 required)
Air4G Installation Guide Page 46 Commercial in Confidence UGD-D00181 Rev G 5.8.1 Junction Box Installation To install the junction box: 1. Prior to installation connect the 2 mounting brackets to the back of the junction box fastening to the provided holes. The wall mounting hole orientation should be towards the outer edges of the junction box. 2. Remove the junction box‟s cover, leaving the rubber gasket in place. 3. Prepare the cables for connection by performing the following: a. Strip about 25.4 mm (1 inch) of the outer jacket of the cable to expose the wires. b. Using a wire-stripping tool, expose about 6.3 mm (0.25 inch) of each of the wires by stripping the wires‟ insulation. 4. Determine which cable entry holes are to be used and remove the appropriate plug. Table 18 - Cable hole sizes Cable Entry hole determination Gland hole PG11 (M18) for cable terminating at MicroMAXe Gland hole PG29 (M36) for cable 12AWG x6 Gland hole PG16 (M22) for cable 14AWG x2 Note: Save the rubber grommets from the plugs to be used on the weatherproof glands (connectors). 5. Remove the nut on the weatherproof connector and slide the rubber grommet onto the threaded shaft. 6. Set the weatherproof connector into the hole and from inside the box, thread the included nut onto the shaft until tight. 7. Insert the exposed wires into the relevant screw-type terminal block (+ to + and – to –) and then secure them in place by tightening the screw of each terminal. 8. Fasten the Junction box onto the pole or wall as required within the required distance of the Air4G enclosure. 9. Perform the same procedure (steps 3-7) with the cable terminating in the in the Air4G enclosure. 10. Open the connector clamp collar and feed about 101.6 mm (4 inches) of cable from the Air4G through it and into the box. Tighten the collar around the cable, forcing the seal to compress around the cable. 11. Replace the cover by using the four (4) screws, ensuring the gasket (for weatherproofing) is firmly in place on the rim of the cover. Note: It is important to provide strain relief and drip loop for the cables. Create a drip loop and strain relief using cable tie, to tie cable to pole, as displayed in the figure below:
Air4G Installation Guide Page 47 Commercial in Confidence UGD-D00181 Rev G Figure 29 - Air4G assembly with optional junction box
Air4G Installation Guide Page 48 Commercial in Confidence UGD-D00181 Rev G 6 Connect and Manage Cables The Ethernet cable is connected to the Air4G using a standard RJ45 connector protected by a harsh environment protective casing. Figure 30 – Ethernet connector cable termination 6.1 Assemble Ethernet Connector 1. Pass the Cat 5 cable through the seal, front connector, body and tail nut of the environmental connector casing as shown above. 2. Paste the front seal on the collar of the connector body. 3. Terminate the Ethernet cable with an RJ45 connector plug. 4. Seat the RJ45 connector plug securely into the body cavity. 5. Tighten the tail nut on to the body forcing the seal to compress around the cable. Figure 31 – Ethernet environmental connector assembly
Air4G Installation Guide Page 49 Commercial in Confidence UGD-D00181 Rev G 7 Set Power System Hazardous voltage! Before working, ensure that the power is removed from the power connection cables. When the system is powered on, do not touch the power terminals. 7.1 Power Input - DC Each unit is provided with a 3/10/30 meter 48 volt power cable terminated with a female connector at one end and bare wires at the other. Caution: It is important that the power connector is attached at the correct end or damage to the connector/equipment will result. Note: Check Power Supply for proper polarization. Figure 32 – DC Power connection
Air4G Installation Guide Page 50 Commercial in Confidence UGD-D00181 Rev G 8 Appendix A 8.1 Review Job Sheet The Job Sheet should include the following information:  BS location and identity.  Whether the system is required to be locked to a GPS timing reference.  A BSID is required for each BS TRx. This should be in a format xxxxxx:xxxxxx where x is a decimal digit.  Network configuration information for the BS TRx.  Traffic Port: Not applicable.  IP Address: Should only be set if Management IP Mode is set to Static IP Address. See below for Management IP Mode parameter.  Netmask: Should only be set if Management IP Mode is set to Static IP Address. See below for Management IP Mode parameter.  Default Gateway: Should only be set if Management IP Mode is set to Static IP Address. See below for Management IP Mode parameter.  Management VLAN: Specified as either Untagged or Tagged  Management VLAN Tag: Should only be set if Management VLAN is set to Tagged  Management IP Mode: Specified as Static IP Address or Obtain IP Address via DHCP  Ethernet Mode: Specified as Auto-negotiate or Fixed  Ethernet Rate: Need only be configured if Ethernet Mode is set to Fixed, specified as 10M or 100M.  Ethernet Duplex: Need only be configured if Ethernet Mode is set to Fixed, specified as Full or Half.  SNMP configuration information. This will allow events from the BS to arrive at the specified Netspan server. This will include the following information:  Read Only Community: This should be specified to the same value as in Netspan Discovery Parameters (found under Server on Netspan left hand panel).  Read Write Community: This should be specified to the same value as in Netspan Discovery Parameters (found under "Server" on Netspan left hand panel).  SNMP Port Number: This should be specified to the same value as in Netspan Discovery Parameters (found under "Server" on Netspan left hand panel).  IP Address: This specifies Netspan IP address (found under Server Global Configuration, which is under Server on Netspan left hand panel).  Community: Normally specified to the same value as for Read Only Community.  Port Number: Normally specified to a value of 9023.  NTP configuration. This specifies a list of NTP servers. 8.2 Securing Fiber-optic Cable The Milli-Tie can be used to secure cables in the same manner as normally used for nylon straps. The steps below show the basic use of the product. Caution: Over-tightening of cable ties may causes damage and degrade system performance. To secure fiber-optic cables, perform the following steps: 1. Place the Millie-Tie around the target, and thread the tongue through the last large aperture in the rearmost cell.
Air4G Installation Guide Page 51 Commercial in Confidence UGD-D00181 Rev G Figure 33 - Secure fiber-optic cable, place tie 2. Pull or slide the Millie-Tie onto the target. Note that the Millie Tie stretches to cushion the installation. Figure 34 – Secure fiber-optic cable, pull tie 3. Release the tension when snug, then cut and remove any excess strip. Always cut through the square sections, not the wider cells. Figure 35 – Secure fiber-optic cable, snug tie Note: Millie-Tie is efficient, and simply gets a little shorter after each use. The remaining strip can be kept and reused. Figure 36 – Secure fiber-optic cable, cut excess tie 6. Repeat these steps for each use.
Air4G Installation Guide Page 52 Commercial in Confidence UGD-D00181 Rev G Figure 37 – Secure fiber-optic cable, use excess tie Figure 38 – Secure fiber-optic cable, re-use excess tie 8.3 Connecting the Fiber-optic Cable To secure fiber-optic cable to the Air4G, perform the following steps: 1. Remove the dust cover from end of a panel connector: Figure 39 - fiber-optic connector with dust cover Figure 40 – dust cover removed 7. Remove the protective cover from the fiber-optical cable. 8. Align the fiber-optical cable connector and line up the groove on the cable connector with the pin on the panel connector. 9. Screw the connecter cover nut until hand-tight.
Air4G Installation Guide Page 53 Commercial in Confidence UGD-D00181 Rev G Figure 41 - Fiber-Optic Outdoor Connector Plug (multimode) Figure 42 - screw hand-tight Figure 43 - Fiber-optic cable connected
Air4G Installation Guide Page 54 Commercial in Confidence UGD-D00181 Rev G 9 Appendix C – Glossary of Terms AAA Authentication, Authorization and Accounting AAS Advanced Antenna System AF Application Function ARQ Automatic Repeat reQuest ASN Access Service Network ASN GW ASN Gateway ATCA Advanced Telecommunications Computing Architecture BS Base Station BWA Broadband Wireless Access CHAP Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol CPE Customer Premises Equipment CQI Channel Quality Indicator CSN Connectivity Service Network DSM Digital Surface Model DTM Digital Terrain Model EAP Extensible Authentication Protocol FA Foreign Agent FBSS Fast Base Station Switching GUI Graphical User Interface HA Home Agent H-ARQ Hybrid Automatic Repeat reQuest HO Handover/Handoff IMS IP Multimedia Subsystem IP Internet Protocol IPsec IP security LR Location Register MAC Media Access Control MDH Macro Diversity Handover MIMO Multiple Input Multiple Output MIP Mobile IP MRC Maximal Ratio Combining MS Mobile Station NAP Network Access Provider NAS Network Access Server NLOS Non Line of Sight NSP Network Service Provider NWG Network Working Group
Air4G Installation Guide Page 55 Commercial in Confidence UGD-D00181 Rev G OBSAI Open Base Station Standard Initiative OFDMA Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (Multiple Access) PA Paging Agent PAAA Proxy AAA PC Paging Controller PF Policy Function PHY PHYsical Layer PMIP Proxy MIP PPP Point-to-Point Protocol RADIUS Remote Authentication Dial In User Service RRA Radio Resource Agent RRC Radio Resource Controller RRM Radio Resource Management SAS Smart Antenna System SDR Software Defined Radio SFA Service Flow Authorization SFM Service Flow Management SIM Subscriber Identity Module SIP Session Initiation Protocol SOFDMA Scalable Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (Multiple Access) STC Space Time Coding TDD Time Division Duplex VoIP Voice over IP X.509 ITU-T standard for PKI digital certificates
Air4G Installation Guide Page 56 Commercial in Confidence UGD-D00181 Rev G 10 Appendix D – Installation Checklist The Checklist below gives the high-level steps in the Workflow for this procedure. Detach or print this page to use as a job-aid for completing the actions this procedure requires. Table 19 - Checklist for Procedure Procedure Actions Outcome 1. Verify Prerequisites Verify safety requirements Verify installation requirements All requirements are in place for a successful commissioning of Air4G. 2. Install Air4G Pole mount configuration Wall mount configuration Install Air4G antennas 3. Connect and manage cables Assemble Ethernet connector or Disassemble Ethernet connector, then Assemble LTW Ethernet connector 4. Set power system Power input Power output
Air4G Installation Guide Page 57 Commercial in Confidence UGD-D00181 Rev G 11 Appendix E 11.1 Revision History Revision Originator Date Description Draft 1 D. Cann 2-2009 Initial document Draft B M. Falik 3-2009 Additional content & template changes Rev A M. Falik 10-2009 Additional content Rev B M. Falik 10-2009 Corrected Graphics + Additional content Rev C M. Falik 12-2009 Added Junction box data Rev D M. Falik 12-2009 Additional content Rev E M. Falik 03-2010 Frequency ranges and latest support Rev E1 M. Falik 05-2010 Added antenna connection Rev E2 + 3 M. Falik 06-2010 Antenna connection table correction Rev F, F1, F3 & F4 M. Falik 08-2010 Added 2x10-4, 0707 variants - PS cable lengths – MAX output Rev G M. Falik 11-2010 Product name change + additional content 11.2 31BContact Information Customer Service Help-Desk for customer service emergency Airspan Networks have introduced the Airspan Tracker application to enable prompt and efficient Customer Support services. If you do not have an Airspan Tracker account, please obtain login credentials by filling-in the form in the main page www.airspan.com/Support Register New Account Worldwide Headquarters: Airspan Networks Inc. 777, Yamato Road, Suite 310, Boca Raton, FL 33431, USA Tel: +1 561 893 8670 93Hwww.airspan.com Feedback: To provide feedback on this document, please send comments to the following email address: 94Hdocumentfeedback@airspan.com

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