Andrew Wireless System U7885L1719P ION-U Remote Unit for cellular systems User Manual User s Manual for ION U LP RU
Andrew Wireless System ION-U Remote Unit for cellular systems User s Manual for ION U LP RU
Contents
- 1. installation Instruction
- 2. user manual
user manual
ION™-U
Optical Remote Unit
ION-U L 7/8/85/17/19
User's Manual
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DISCLAIMER:
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disclaims liability for any difficulties arising from the interpretation of the information
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variations in equipment, nor to provide for every possible incident to be met in connection
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. GENERAL 7
1.1. USED ABBREVIATIONS 7
1.2. HEALTH AND SAFETY WARNINGS 8
ABOUT COMMSCOPE 11
1.3. INTERNATIONAL CONTACT ADDRESSES FOR CUSTOMER SUPPORT 12
INTRODUCTION 15
1.4. PURPOSE 15
1.5. THE ION-U L 7/8/85/17/19 REMOTE UNIT 15
2. FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION 17
2.1. SISO AND MIMO OPERATION 17
2.2. ION-U 7/8/85/17/19 PORTS 18
3. COMMISSIONING 20
3.1. MECHANICAL INSTALLATION 20
3.1.1. General 20
3.1.2. Wall-Mounting Procedure 21
3.2. ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION 24
3.2.1. General 24
3.2.2. Connections 26
3.2.3. Grounding (Earthing) 28
3.2.4. Mains Power Connection 29
3.2.5. Antenna Connection 31
3.2.6. Expansion Ports Connections 32
3.2.7. Alarm Port 33
3.2.8. Pwr/Ctrl Port 33
3.2.9. Control Connector RS-232 - Local Interface 34
3.3. OPTICAL-FIBER-CABLE CONNECTION - RULES 35
3.3.1. Optical cable installation 37
3.3.2. Commissioning 39
4. ALARMS 40
4.1. BITE AND ALARMS 40
4.2. HANDLING OF ALARMS 40
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4.3. STATUS LED ALARMS 41
4.4. EXTERNAL ALARM INPUTS 42
4.5. TROUBLESHOOTING 43
5. MAINTENANCE 44
5.1. GENERAL 44
5.2. RU POWER SUPPLY REPLACEMENT 45
6. APPENDIX 49
6.1. ILLUSTRATIONS 49
6.2. ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS 50
6.3. ENVIRONMENTAL AND SAFETY SPECIFICATIONS 50
6.4. MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS 50
6.5. SPARE PARTS 51
7. INDEX 52
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FIGURES AND TABLES
figure 3-2 Remote unit, SISO .................................................................................... 17
figure 3-3 Remote unit, MIMO Two units paired ....................................................... 17
figure 3-4 RU Connectors and Status LED ............................................................... 18
figure 4-1 Wall-mounting bracket .............................................................................. 21
figure 4-2 RU threaded pins ...................................................................................... 21
figure 4-3 RU placed on wall mounting bracket ........................................................ 22
figure 4-4 Install M6x12 screws and washers ........................................................... 22
figure 4-5 Attach M6 nut to threaded pins ................................................................. 23
figure 4-6 Completed SISO RU Mount ..................................................................... 23
figure 4-9 ION-U L 7/8/85/17/19 Connectors ............................................................ 26
figure 4-10 Grounding bolt ........................................................................................ 28
figure 4-11 Grounding bolt, schematic view .............................................................. 28
figure 4-12 AC power cable ...................................................................................... 29
figure 4-13 DC power cable ...................................................................................... 29
figure 4-14 Vdc/100 power cable .............................................................................. 30
figure 4-15 Connect Mains plug ................................................................................ 31
figure 4-16 N-type antenna connection ..................................................................... 32
figure 4-17 Expansion ports ...................................................................................... 33
figure 4-18 Alarm Connector ..................................................................................... 33
figure 4-19 Pwr/Ctrl Connector ................................................................................. 34
figure 4-20 RS-232 connector ................................................................................... 34
figure 4-21 Remove optics cover .............................................................................. 37
figure 4-22 Remove sealing nut ................................................................................ 37
figure 4-23 Remove split-seal ................................................................................... 37
figure 4-24 Insert fiber optic cables through sealing nut ........................................... 38
figure 4-25 Insert cables through clamp ring............................................................. 38
figure 4-26 Place cables into split-seal ..................................................................... 38
figure 4-27 Press split-seal into opening ................................................................... 39
figure 4-28 Tighten sealing nut ................................................................................. 39
figure 5-1 Alarm triggering ........................................................................................ 40
figure 6-1 Disconnect Mains power .......................................................................... 45
figure 6-2 RU power supply location ......................................................................... 45
figure 6-3 8 RU power supply screws ....................................................................... 46
figure 6-4 RU power supply with cables ................................................................... 46
figure 6-5 RU power supply input cable .................................................................... 46
figure 6-6 RU power supply output cable .................................................................. 47
figure 6-7 Ru with power supply removed ................................................................ 47
figure 6-8 Ru with replacement power supply ........................................................... 47
figure 6-9 Ru insert power supply ............................................................................. 48
figure 6-10 Reconnect Mains power ......................................................................... 48
figure 7-1 Installation drawing ................................................................................... 49
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table 1-1 List of international contact addresses ....................................................... 14
table 4-1 Specified torques ....................................................................................... 20
table 4-2: ION-U L 7/8/85/17/19 Connectors ............................................................ 27
table 4-3 AC power cable ......................................................................................... 29
table 4-4 DC power cable ......................................................................................... 29
table 4-5 Vdc/100 power cable ................................................................................. 30
table 4-6 Alarm Connector ........................................................................................ 33
table 4-7 Pwr/Ctrl Connector .................................................................................... 34
table 4-8 RS-232 connector, pin assignment ............................................................ 34
table 5-1 Status LED alarms ..................................................................................... 42
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1. General
1.1. Used Abbreviations
3GPP 3rd Generation Partnership Project
AC/DC Alternating current / Direct Current
AIMOS Andrew Integrated Management and Operating System
ALC Automatic Level Control
BITE Built-In Test Equipment
BTS Base Transceiver Station
CE "Conformité Européenne" ("European Conformity")
CD Compact Disk
CPD Channel Power Detection
DL Downlink
DoC Declaration of Conformity
EDGE Enhanced Data Rates for GSM Evolution
EN European Norm
EP Extension Port
ESD Electrostatic Discharge
ETS European Telecommunication Standard
EU Extension Unit
GSM Global System for Mobile Communication
GND Ground (Earth)
GUI Graphical User Interface
ICP3 Intercept Point 3rd order
ID No Identification Number
ION Intelligent Optical Network
IP Ingress Protection
ISO International Organization for Standardization
LED Light Emitting Diode
LMT Local Maintenance Terminal
LTE Long Term Evolution
MIMO Multiple Input Multiple Output
MS Mobile Station
MU Main Unit
NF Noise Figure
OTRx Optical Transceiver = SRMU (Subrack Master Unit)
PDU Power Distribution Unit
PG Packing Gland
PIM Passive Intermodulation
Pin Input power
Pout Output power
R&TTE Radio & Telecommunications Terminal Equipment
Rev Revision
RF Radio Frequency
RU Remote Unit
RX Receiver
SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol
TS Technical Specification
TX Transmitter
UL Uplink
UMTS Universal Mobile Telecommunication System
UPS Uninterruptible Power Supply
VSWR Voltage Standing Wave Ratio
WCDMA Wideband Code Division Multiple Access
WDM Wavelength Division Multiplex
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1.2. Health and Safety Warnings
1. Danger: Obey all general and regional installation and safety regulations relating
to work on high voltage installations, as well as regulations covering correct use
of tools and personal protective equipment.
2. Danger: Laser radiation! Do not stare into the beam; do not view it directly or with
optical instruments.
3. Danger: Before opening the unit, disconnect mains power.
4. Danger: Due to power dissipation, the remote unit may reach a very high
temperature. Do not operate this equipment on or close to flammable materials.
Use caution when servicing the unit.
5. Warning: Read and obey all the warning labels attached to the unit. Make sure
that all warning labels are kept in a legible condition. Replace any missing or
damaged labels.
6. Warning: It is the responsibility of the network provider to implement prevention
measures to avoid health hazards associated with radiation from the antenna(s)
connected to the unit.
7. Warning: Make sure, access is restricted to qualified personnel.
8. Warning: Only licence holders for the respective frequency range are allowed to
operate this unit.
9. Warning: Make sure the repeater settings are correct for the intended use (refer
to the manufacturer product information) and regulatory requirements are met.
10. Warning: Use this equipment only for the purpose specified by the manufacturer.
Do not carry out any modifications or fit any spare parts, which are not sold or
recommended by the manufacturer. This could cause fires, electric shock, or
other injuries.
11. Warning: For installations, which have to comply with FCC RF exposure
requirements, the antenna selection and installation must be completed in a way
to ensure compliance with those FCC requirements. Depending on the RF
frequency, rated output power, antenna gain, and the loss between the repeater
and antenna, the minimum distance D to be maintained between the antenna
location and human beings is calculated according to this formula:
]/[
][
][
2
4cmmW
mW
cm PD
P
D
where
P (mW) is the radiated power at the antenna, i.e. the max. rated repeater
output power in addition to the antenna gain minus the loss between the
repeater and the antenna.
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PD (mW/cm²) is the allowed Power Density limit acc. to 47 CFR 1.1310 (B)
for general population / uncontrolled exposures which is
o F (MHz) / 1500 for frequencies from 300MHz to 1500MHz
o 1 for frequencies from 1500MHz to 100.000MHz
RF exposure compliance may need to be addressed at the time of licensing, as
required by the responsible FCC Bureau(s), including antenna co-location
requirements of 1.1307(b)(3).
12. Warning: For installations which have to comply with Europe an EN50385
exposure compliance requirements, the following Power Density limits/guidelines
(mW/cm²) according to ICNIRP are valid:
o 0.2 for frequencies from 10 MHz to 400 MHz
o F (MHz) / 2000 for frequencies from 400 MHz to 2 GHz
o 1 for frequencies from 2 GHz to 300 GHz
13. Caution: Keep operating instructions within easy reach and make them available
to all users.
14. Caution: Corresponding local particularities and regulations must be observed.
For national deviations, please refer to the respective documents included in the
manual CD that is delivered with the unit.
15. Caution: Although the remote unit is internally protected against overvoltage, it is
strongly recommended to ground (earth) the antenna cables close to the
repeater’s antenna connectors for protection against atmospheric discharge.
16. Caution: ESD precautions must be observed! Before commencing maintenance
work, use the available grounding (earthing) system to connect ESD protection
measures.
17. Note: For a Class A digital device or peripheral:
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 own expense.
18. Note: This unit complies with European standard EN60950.
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Equipment Symbols Used
Please observe the meanings of the following symbols used in our equipment:
Symbol
Compliance
Meaning
---
Alert sign to R&TTE
Symbol
Indicates conformity with the R&TTE
directive 1999/5/EC certified by the notified
body no. 0700.
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About CommScope
CommScope is the foremost supplier of one-stop, end-to-end radio frequency (RF)
solutions. Part of the CommScope portfolio are complete solutions for wireless
infrastructure from top-of-the-tower base station antennas to cable systems and
cabinets, RF site solutions, signal distribution, and network optimization.
CommScope has global engineering and manufacturing facilities. In addition, it
maintains field engineering offices throughout the world.
Andrew Wireless Systems GmbH based in Buchdorf/ Germany, which is part of
CommScope, is a leading manufacturer of coverage equipment for mobile radio
networks, specializing in high performance, RF and optical repeaters. Our optical
distributed networks and RF repeater systems provide coverage and capacity
solution for wireless networks in both indoor installations and outdoor environments,
e.g. tunnels, subways, in-trains, airport buildings, stadiums, skyscrapers, shopping
malls, hotels and conference rooms.
Andrew Wireless Systems GmbH operates a quality management system in
compliance with the requirements of ISO 9001 and TL 9000. All equipment is
manufactured using highly reliable material. To maintain highest quality of the
products, comprehensive quality monitoring is conducted at all fabrication stages.
Finished products leave the factory only after a thorough final acceptance test,
accompanied by a test certificate guaranteeing optimal operation.
This product meets the requirements of the R&TTE directive and the Declaration of
Conformity (DoC) itself. A current version of the CE DoC is included in this manual
CD delivered *. Any updated version of the DoC is available upon request from the
local sales offices or directly from CommScope via the local Customer Support at
one of the addresses listed in the following chapter.
According to the DoC, our "CE"-marked equipment can be used in all member
states of the European Union.
Note: Exceptions of and national deviations from this intended use may be
possible. To observe corresponding local particularities and
regulations, please refer to the respective documents (also in
national language) which are included in the manual CD delivered.
* In case the Declaration of Conformity (DoC) for the product was not included in the manual CD
delivered, it is available upon request from the local sales offices or directly from CommScope at
one of the addresses listed in the following chapter.
To make the most of this product, we recommend you carefully read the instructions
in this manual and commission the system only according to these instructions.
For technical assistance and support, please also contact the local office or
CommScope directly at one of the addresses listed in the following chapter.
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1.3. International Contact Addresses for Customer Support
Americas:
Canada
United States
CommScope Canada
Andrew LLC, A CommScope Company
Mail
505 Consumers Road, Suite 803
Toronto M2J 4V8
Canada
Mail
620 North Greenfield Parkway
Garner, NC 27529
U.S.A.
Phone
+1-905-878-3457 (Office)
+1-416-721-5058 (Cell)
Phone
+1-888-297-6433
Fax
+1-905-878-3297
Fax
+1-919-329-8950
E-mail
Peter.Masih@commscope.com,
wisupport.us@commscope.com
E-mail
wisupport.us@commscope.com
Caribbean & South American Region
(CALA)
Caribbean (CALA) & Central American Region
CommScope Cabos do Brasil Ltda.
CommScope Mexico S.A. de C.V.
Mail
CALA Tech Support for Distributed
Coverage & Capacity Solutions
(DCCS) products:
Rua Guaporanga, 49
Praça Seca – Rio de Janeiro – RJ
ZIP: 21320-180
Brazil
Mail
CALA Tech Support for Distributed
Coverage & Capacity Solutions
(DCCS) products:
Av. Insurgentes Sur 688, Piso 6
Col. Del Valle, CP: 03100
Mexico City
Mexico
Phone
+1-815-546-7154 (Cell)
+55-15-9104-7722 (Office)
Phone
+52-1-55-5419-5260 (Cell)
+52-55-1346-1900 (Office)
Fax
+ 55-15-2102-4001
Fax
+52-55-1346-1901
E-mail
wisupport@commscope.com
E-mail
wisupport@commscope.com
APAC Countries:
China, India and Rest of Asia
Australia & New Zealand
Andrew International Corporation
Andrew Corporation (Australia) Pty Ltd.
Mail
Room 915, 9/F
Chevalier Commercial Centre
8 Wang Hoi Rd
Kowloon Bay
Hong Kong
Mail
Unit 1
153 Barry Road
Campbellfield
VIC 3061
Australia
Phone
+852-3106-6100
Phone
+613-9300-7969
Fax
+852-2751-7800
Fax
+613-9357-9110
E-mail
wisupport.China@commscope.com
E-mail
wisupport.Australia@commscope.com
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Europe:
United Kingdom
Scandinavia
Andrew Wireless Systems UK Ltd
Andrew Norway (AMNW)
Mail
Unit 15, Ilex Building
Mulberry Business Park
Fishponds Road
Wokingham Berkshire
RG41 2GY
England
Mail
P.O. Box 3066
Osloveien 10
Hoenefoss 3501
Norway
Phone
+44-1189-366-792
Phone
+ 47 32-12-3530
Fax
+44-1189-366-773
Fax
+ 47 32-12-3531
E-mail
wisupport.uk@commscope.com
E-mail
wisupport@commscope.com
Germany
France
Andrew Wireless Systems GmbH
CommScope France
Mail
Industriering 10
86675 Buchdorf
Germany
Mail
Immeuble Le Lavoisier
4, Place des Vosges
92052 Courbevoie
France
Phone
+49-9099-69-0
Phone
+33-1 82 97 04 00
Fax
+49-9099-69-930
Fax
+33-1 47 89 45 25
E-mail
wisupport@commscope.com
E-mail
wisupport@commscope.com
Austria
Switzerland
Andrew Wireless Systems (Austria) GmbH
CommScope Wireless Systems AG
Mail
Weglgasse 10
2320 Wien-Schwechat
Austria
Mail
Tiergartenweg 1
CH-4710 Balsthal
Switzerland
Phone
+43-1706-39-99-10
Phone
+41-62-386-1260
Fax
+43-1706-39-99-9
Fax
+41-62-386-1261
E-mail
wisupport.austria@commscope.com
E-mail
wisupport.ch@commscope.com
Italy
Iberia Region - Spain & Portugal
CommScope Italy S.r.l., Faenza, Italy
Andrew España S.A.
A CommScope Company
Mail
Via Mengolina, 20
48018 Faenza (RA)
Italy
Mail
Avda. de Europa, 4 - 2ª pta.
Parque Empresarial de la Moraleja
Alcobendas, Madrid 28108
Spain
Phone
+39-0546-697111
Phone
+34-91-745-20 40
Fax
+39-0546-682768
Fax
+34-91-661-87 02
E-mail
wisupport.italia@commscope.com
E-mail
wisupport.iberia@commscope.com
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Czech Republic
CommScope Solutions Czech Republic
C-Com, spol. s r.o
Mail
U Moruší 888
53006 Pardubice
Czech Republic
Phone
+49 871 9659171 (Office)
+49 171 4001166 (Mobile)
Fax
+49 871 9659172
E-mail
wisupport@commscope.com
Africa & Middle East:
Middle East & North Africa
South Africa
CommScope Solutions International Inc.
(Branch)
Andrew Wireless Solutions Africa (PTY)
LTD
Mail
PO Box 48 78 22
Unit 3206, Floor 32,
Jumeirah Business Center 5,
Jumeirah Lakes Towers,
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
Mail
11 Commerce Crescent West
Eastgate, Sandton
PO Box 786117
Sandton 2146
South Africa
Phone
+971 4 390 09 80
Phone
+ 27 11-719-6000
Fax
+971 4 390 86 23
Fax
+ 27 11-444-5393
E-mail
wisupport@commscope.com
E-mail
wisupport@commscope.com
table 1-1 List of international contact addresses
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Introduction
1.4. Purpose
Cellular telephone systems transmit signals in two directions between base
transceiver station (BTS) and mobile stations (MS) within the signal coverage area.
If weak signal transmissions occur within the coverage area because of indoor
applications, topological conditions or distance from the transmitter, extension of the
transmission range can be achieved by means of an optical distribution system.
Such a system contains an optical Master Unit and several Remote Units. The
number of the Remote Units depends on the hardware and software configuration.
The Remote Units are connected to the Master Unit with optical links.
The Master Unit is the connection to the base transceiver stations. The configuration
of a Master Unit depends on the number of the Remote Units and the frequency
range.
RF signals are transported to the remote units via optical fibers.
1.5. The ION-U L 7/8/85/17/19 Remote Unit
The ION-U 7/8/85/17/19 is a low power remote unit for Cell700, LMR800, Cell850,
AWS, and Extended PCS1900 Band Applications. The unit is compatible with analog,
GSM, EDGE, IS-95, CDMA2000, EVDO, W-CDMA, HSDPA, and LTE modulation
standards. It is used in conjunction with a Master Unit in the ION optical distribution
system. This system transports multiple signals simultaneously, providing a cost-
effective solution for distributing capacity from one or more base stations.
The ION-U 7/8/85/17/19 transports signals on the RF layer in a very inexpensive
manner. This means that multiple operators and multiple technologies are moved
simultaneously from a cluster of base stations to a remote location over the same
fiber.
The ION optical distribution system is a cost-effective coverage solution for dense
urban areas, tunnels, subway, airports, convention centers, high-rise buildings, and
other locations where physical structures increase path loss. It has been specifically
designed to reduce zoning problems and to provide homogeneous coverage and
capacity.
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The ION-U L 7/8/85/17/19 is capable of supporting both SISO and MIMO. RF signals
are transported to the remote units via single mode fiber at 1310 nm. MIMO is
achieved with the use of 4 fibers and the pairing of two interlinking RUs.
The system includes an Automatic Gain Control (AGC) that avoids field adjustments
and reduces design, installation, and optimization time.
The ION is easily set-up and supervised via a graphical user interface (GUI). Remote
Units can be commissioned using built-in test equipment. Optical Loss is
compensated through the AGC. Autolevelling allows the output power to be levelled
as specified in the system configuration. The entire system may be monitored
remotely via an Andrew OMC. This platform uses SNMP protocol and is compliant to
X.733 standard.
Should a sophisticated interface not be required, the Master Unit can be directly
connected to the alarm interface of a base station via a LAN (local area network) or
its contact relay.
Features at a glance:
Full band, fully transparent operations
Compatible with Analog, GSM, EDGE, IS-95, CDMA2000, EVDO, W-CDMA,
HSDPA, and LTE modulation standards
5 dB optical budget compensated through AGC
Enhanced communication channel for remote control/setting and SW download
Independent uplink automatic level control (ALC) on each band
1 antenna port
External alarm inputs
Wideband auxiliary channel
Internal swappable power supply adapter
Centralized power supply optionally available
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2. Functional Description
In the Downlink (DL) path, the remote unit provides:
Optical to RF conversion of the input optical signal
Automatic Gain Control (AGC) of each converted signal to compensate for
optical losses
RF amplification of the converted RF signal for transmission while maintaining
a good signal-to-noise ratio
RF filtering to reject spurious emissions
In the Uplink (UL) path, the remote unit provides:
RF amplification to boost the signals received by the antennas to maintain a
good signal-to-noise ratio
RF filtering to reject spurious emissions
Automatic Level Control (ALC) to adjust the RF signal level to meet blocking
requirements
RF-to-optical conversion of the signal, which is convey to the output optical
port
2.1. SISO and MIMO Operation
The modular architecture of the ION-U 7/8/85/17/19 supports both SISO and MIMO
operation. MIMO operation is achieved by pairing two RUs.
The following figures show views of a single ION-U 7/8/85/17/19 remote unit for SISO
applications and two ION-U 7/8/85/17/19 remote units paired for MIMO applications.
figure 2-1 Remote unit, SISO
figure 2-2 Remote unit, MIMO Two
units paired
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2.2. ION-U 7/8/85/17/19 Ports
The RF, optical, mains power, alarm, power control, and expansion ports are located
on the bottom of the RU as shown in figure 2-3.
A
Local Port RS-232
G
DL optical port
B
Status LED
H
UL optical port
C
Pwr/Ctrl connector
I
Mains power connector
D
Alarm connector
J
RF antenna port
E
Expansion UL port
K
Grounding (earthing) bolt
F
Expansion DL port
figure 2-3 RU Connectors and Status LED
Antenna Port
The RU has one duplex N-female antenna port for transmitting and receiving
signals to and from distributed antennas. This RF port can be connected directly to
an antenna (i.e. using RF jumper cables) or through splitters, allowing additional
antennas to be fed by the RU.
Status LED
The status LED provides a visual warning of an alarm condition. The color of the LED
indicates the severity of the alarm.
Expansion Ports
The Expansion UL and Expansion DL ports are QMA female connectors that
are used to connect to a CommScope expansion unit to provide additional bands.
J
F
E
A
B
C
D
E
F
H
G
I
J
K
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Optical Ports
The LC-APC optical connectors are used to send and receive the signals between
the RU and the Master Unit’s OTRx modules.
The DL optical port receives downlink signals from the MU OTRx.
The UL optical port transmits uplink signals to the MU OTRx.
Mains Connector
The RU receives its power through the Mains connector . The type of connector is
dependent on the RU model. A 4-pin Amphenol connector is used for AC models and
standard DC models. A 7-pin Amphenol connector is used for DC models powered
by a duel cable supply.
Pwr/Ctrl Connector
The Pwr/Ctrl connector supports an optional fan unit. The RU provides power and
fan speed control to the fan unit and receives alarms from it through this 7-pin Binder
connector.
Alarm connector
The RU has two alarm relay inputs that can be used to monitor and report alarms
from external devices. The Alarm connector is a 5-pin Binder connector.
Local Port RS-232
The RS-232 port is standard DB-9 female connector used for external modem
communication with an optional extension unit and for local connection to a laptop
PC.
A
D
G
H
I
C
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3. Commissioning
3.1. Mechanical Installation
3.1.1. General
Read the health and safety warnings in chapter 1.2.
1. Warning: Do not install the unit in a way or at a place where the
specifications outlined in the Environmental and Safety Specifications
leaflet of the supplier are not met.
2. Warning: It is recommended to use the mounting hardware delivered by the
manufacturer only. If different mounting hardware is used, the
specifications for stationary use of the Remote Unit must not be exceeded.
Note: Exceeding the specified load limits may cause the loss of warranty!
3. Warning: The unit is considerably heavy. Make sure that a suitable
mounting surface is used. Ensure there is adequate manpower to handle
the weight of the system.
4. Caution: Due to power dissipation, the Remote Unit may reach a very high
temperature. Ensure sufficient airflow for ventilation.
5. Note: When connecting and mounting the cables (RF, optical, mains, ...)
ensure that no water can penetrate into the unit through these cables.
6. Note: Observe all additional rules or restrictions regarding mounting that
apply to specific Remote Unit types.
If any different or additional mounting material is used, ensure that the mounting
remains as safe as the mounting designed by the manufacturer. Ensure that the
static and dynamic strengths are adequate for the environmental conditions of the
site. The mounting itself must not vibrate, swing or move in any way that might cause
damage to the Remote Unit.
Specified torques must be observed for certain mounting procedures according to the
following table:
Type
Tallow-drop
screws
Hex
nuts
Spacing
bolts
PG
(plastic)
PG
(aluminium)
Thread
M 4
M 8
M 4
M 8
PG 13.5
PG 29
Specified torques
3.3 Nm
27 Nm
2.3 Nm
27 Nm
3.75 Nm
10 Nm
table 3-1 Specified torques
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3.1.2. Wall-Mounting Procedure
1. Check the suitability of the
wall-mounting kit and the wall.
2. Install the wall-mounting
bracket using 4 M6 screw
anchors (not included*)
according to the drilling layout.
Confirm that the bracket is
securely fastened to the wall.
* The M6 screw anchors are
not included as part of the RU
delivery because the suitable
type depends on the on-site
conditions (wall structure and
materials). Therefore, use
screw anchors that are
appropriate for the mounting
surface.
figure 3-1 Wall-mounting bracket
3. Attach the M6 threaded pins to
the Remote Unit (on the both
sides).
figure 3-2 RU threaded pins
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4. Install the Remote Unit on the
wall-mounting bracket by
lifting the RU into place and
lowering it down onto the
bracket. The M6 pins must
align with the slots in the
bracket to support the RU.
B0303A8A
figure 3-3 RU placed on wall mounting bracket
5. Fasten the lower section of the
Remote Unit to the bracket
using a washer and a M6x12
screw (on both sides). Slide a
washer over each screw and
then insert the screw and
tighten it securely.
M6x12 screw
Washer
B0303A9A
figure 3-4 Install M6x12 screws and washers
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6. Fasten the Remote Unit to the
bracket using a washer and
M6 nut. Slide the washer over
the threaded pins that were
installed in step 3 and then
screw the nut onto the pins
(on both sides) and tighten
securely.
M6 nut
Washer
B0303AAA
figure 3-5 Attach M6 nut to threaded pins
7. Confirm that all screws and
nuts have been fastened and
the unit is securely mounted to
the wall.
figure 3-6 Completed SISO RU Mount
MIMO mounting instructions
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3.2. Electrical Installation
3.2.1. General
Read the health and safety warnings in chapter 1.2.
1. Warning: This unit contains dangerous voltages. Loss of life, severe personal
injury, or property damage can be the result if the instructions contained in this
manual are not followed.
2. Caution: It is compulsory to ground (earth) the unit before connecting the power
supply. A grounding bolt is provided on the cabinet to connect the ground-bonding
cable.
3. Caution: Although the remote unit is internally protected against overvoltage, it is
strongly recommended to ground (earth) the antenna cables close to the antenna
connectors of the remote unit for protection against atmospheric discharge. In
areas with strong lightning, it is strongly recommended to install additional
lightning protection.
4. Caution: If the mains connector of the remote unit is not easily accessible, a
disconnect device in the mains power circuit must be provided within easy reach.
5. Caution: Before connecting or disconnecting the mains connector at the remote
unit, ensure that mains power supply is disconnected.
6. Caution: Make sure that an appropriate circuit breaker acting as a disconnect
device (as required by IEC/EN60950-1) and an overcurrent limiting device are
connected between mains power and the Remote Unit.
7. Caution: A connection of the mains supply to a power socket requires the power
socket to be nearby the remote unit.
8. Caution: Incorrectly wired connections can destroy electrical and electronic
components.
9. Caution: To avoid corrosion at the connectors caused by electrochemical
processes, the material of the cable connectors must not cause a higher potential
difference than 0.6 V (see electrochemical contact series).
10. Note: Use an appropriate torque wrench for the coupling torque of N-type
connectors (2 N-m / 20 in lb), with 13/16 in opening to tighten the N-type antenna
connectors. For example, use torque wrench of item no. 244379 available from
the CommScope e-catalog. Do NOT use your hands or any other tool (e.g. a pair
of pliers)! This might cause damage to the connector and lead to a malfunction of
the Remote Unit.
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11. Caution: For unstabilized electric networks, which frequently generate spikes, the
use of a voltage limiting device is advised.
12. Caution: The unit complies with the surge requirement according to EN 61000-4-
5 (fine protection); however, installation of an additional medium (via local supply
connection) and/or coarse protection (external surge protection) is recommended
depending on the individual application in order to avoid damage caused by
overcurrent.
13. Caution: Observe the labels on the front panels before connecting or
disconnecting any cables.
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3.2.2. Connections
The ION-U RU ports and connectors shown below are located at the base of the RU.
figure 3-7 ION-U L 7/8/85/17/19 Connectors
ION-U L 7/8/85/17/19 Connectors/Indicators
Port/Conn
Purpose
Type
LOCAL
RS-232
This connector is used for external modem
communication with an optional extension unit
and for local connection to a laptop PC.
DB-9 Female
STATUS
This LED provides a visual warning of an alarm
condition. The color of the LED indicates the
severity of the alarm.
LED
PWR/CTRL
This connector supports an optional fan unit. The
RU provides power and fan speed control to the
fan unit and receives alarms from it.
Binder 712
series 7-pin
ALARM
This connector provides alarm contacts that are
used to monitor and report alarms generated by
other equipment.
Binder 712
series 5-pin
EXPANSION
UL
This connector is used to connect to the UL port
of an expansion unit to provide additional bands
of coverage
QMA Female
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ION-U L 7/8/85/17/19 Connectors/Indicators
Port/Conn
Purpose
Type
EXPANSION
DL
This connector is used to connect to the DL port
of an expansion unit to provide additional bands
of coverage
QMA Female
OPTICS UL
This connector is used to connect an optical fiber
cable to send uplink signal back to the OTRx
module of the ION-U master unit
LC-APC
OPTICS DL
This connector is used to connect an optical fiber
cable to receive downlink signal from the OTRx
module of the ION-U master unit
LC-APC
MAINS
(Vac/Vdc)
This connector provides the power to RU models
that use standard AC (85 to 265 Vac) or RU
models that use standard DC (-60 to -38 Vdc)
power.
Amphenol C016
Series, 4-Pin
MAINS
(Vdc/100)
This connector provides the power to RU models
used in locations where the power drawn on
each cable must be limited to a maximum of 100
VA.
Amphenol C016
Series, 7-Pin
Grounding Bolt
Ground (earth) bolt for connecting the mandatory
ground cable to the RU
M8 bolt, hex
nut, & washers
ANT RF
This connector is used for transmitting and
receiving signals to and from an antenna or
antenna splitter.
N-type female
table 3-2: ION-U L 7/8/85/17/19 Connectors
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3.2.3. Grounding (Earthing)
The RU must be grounded (earthed).
1. Connect an earth-bonding cable to the grounding bolt connection provided on the
outside of the remote unit (near the Mains connector) as shown in figure 3-8. Do
not use the grounding connection to connect external devices.
figure 3-8 Grounding bolt
figure 3-9 Grounding bolt, schematic view
2. After loosening the hex nut, connect the earth-bonding cable between the two
washers as illustrated in the figures above.
3. Then, fasten all parts again by tightening the the hex nut.
4. Connect the other end of the ground wire to a suitable permanent ground
following local electrical code practices.
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3.2.4. Mains Power Connection
Before connecting electrical power to the units, the system must be grounded
(earthed) as described in the previous chapter.
The Mains power must be connected to the Mains connector of the unit for operation
of the RU. A power cable is delivered with each RU. The type of power cable
delivered is dependent on the type of power supply in the RU.
The AC power cable is a 3.2 m (10.5 ft) 16 AWG cable with a 4-pin Amphenol C016
series plug on one end to connect to the RU Mains connector. The other end of the
cable is un-terminated with 3 end splices to connect to the AC power source. A 10 m
(33.7 ft) AC power cable (part no. 7573605-00) is also available as an option. The AC
power cable is shown in figure 3-10.
blue
Amphenol 4-Pin
female connector
Protective Cap 3x end splice
brown
yellow / green
B0302ASA
RU Mains
Connector
4
3
2
1
4-Pin Amphenol C016
Series
Pin
Name
Color
1
Phase
Brown
2
Neutral
Blue
3
n.c.
n.c
4
Ground
Yellow /
Green
figure 3-10 AC power cable
table 3-3 AC power cable
The standard DC power cable is a 3.2 m (10.5 ft) 13 AWG cable with a 4-pin
Amphenol C016 series plug on one end to connect to the RU Mains connector. The
other end of the cable is un-terminated with 2 end splices to connect to the -48 Vdc
power source. The standard DC power cable is shown in figure 3-11.
black
Amphenol 4-Pin
female connector
Protective Cap 2x end splice
red
B0302ATA
RU Mains
Connector
4
3
2
1
4-Pin Amphenol C016
Series
Pin
Name
Color
1
n.c
n.c
2
–48V
Black
3
0V
Red
4
n.c.
n.c
figure 3-11 DC power cable
table 3-4 DC power cable
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The Vdc/100 power cable is available for locations where the power drawn on each
cable must be limited to a maximum of 100 VA. This cable is a 3.2 m (10.5 ft) 16
AWG cable with a 7-pin Amphenol C016 series plug on one end to connect to the RU
Mains connector. The other end of the cable is un-terminated with 4 end splices to
connect to the -48 vdc power source.
1
2
4
5
7
Amphenol 7-Pin
female connector
Protective Cap 4x end splice
B0302AUA
RU Mains
Connector
7-Pin Amphenol C016
Series
Pin
Name
Color
1
0V
2
–48V
3
n.c.
4
0V
5
–48V
6
n.c
7
Ground
figure 3-12 Vdc/100 power cable
table 3-5 Vdc/100 power
cable
For the AC power supply connection, a minimum cross section of 1.5
mm2 is required and for the DC power supply connection, a minimum
cross section of 2.5 mm2 is required. Each wire must observe the
applicable national regulations regarding loop impedance, voltage drop,
and methods of installation. Make sure to connect the correct voltage to
the unit.
Note: Do not connect or disconnect the power cable at the mains
connector while power is on. Turn off mains* power before
connecting the power cable at the remote unit, then, engage mains
power again.
* Mains power must be interruptible with an external mains breaker. For the
mains breaker, observe the following recommendation:
120 Volt / 20 Amp max. or 240 Volt / 16 Amp, single-phase, 50 / 60 Hz AC
service is needed, i.e. the external AC breaker should be 20 Amps max. for
120-Volt service or 16 Amps for 240-Volt service.
For the DC power supply, observe the local regulations of the DC service
provider.
Use the following method to install and connect the Mains power to the RU:
1. Locate the Mains power cable that was delivered with the RU.
2. Locate or install a suitable power junction box or receptacle near the RU and
route the power cable from the power source to the RU. Do not connect the
cable to the RU’s Mains connector at this time. The power source must be
interruptible.
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3. The Mains cable must be properly secured observing local regulations and
electrical codes. Be sure to allow enough slack in the cable at the RU to plug
or unplug the cable into the Mains connector of the RU.
4. Wire the power cable to the junction box or receptacle. Refer to the color code
and pin numbers shown in figure 3-10 (AC cable), figure 3-11 (DC cable), or
figure 3-12 (Vdc/100 cable) depending on the type of power supply used by
the RU.
5. With the cable’s Mains plug disconnected from the RU, turn the circuit breaker
on, unscrew the plug’s protective cover, and carefully test the plug with a
voltmeter to ensure that the voltage and polarity are correct.
6. Once the testing has been completed, turn off the circuit breaker.
7. Unscrew the protective cover from the Mains connector of the RU.
8. Insert the plug into the Mains connector (figure 3-13) and tighten the clamping
ring until it is hand tight. Do not over-tighten the clamping ring.
figure 3-13 Connect Mains plug
3.2.5. Antenna Connection
The Remote Unit has one N-type antenna connector (figure 3-14). For mounting the
cable connector, it is recommended to refer to the corresponding documentation of
the connector manufacturer. The bending radius of the antenna cables must remain
within the given specifications.
Clamping ring
Mains plug
Mains
connector
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The selection of cable and antenna is an important consideration. On the one hand, a
cable with higher loss is less expensive but, on the other hand, it impairs
performance.
Use an appropriate torque wrench for the coupling torque of N-type
connectors (2 N-m / 20 in lb), with 13/16 in opening to tighten the N-type
antenna connectors. For example, use torque wrench of item no. 244379
available from the CommScope e-catalog. Do NOT use your hands or any
other tool (e.g. a pair of pliers)! This might cause damage to the
connector and lead to a malfunction of the Remote Unit.
To minimize passive inter-modulation (PIM) distortion, attention must be
paid to the physical condition of the connector junctions. Do not use
connectors that show signs of corrosion on the metal surface. Prevent
the ingress of water into the connector. Attach and torque the
connectors properly.
1. Route the antenna cable from the antenna or splitter to the base of the RU.
2. Cut the cable to length and terminate the cable with an N-type male connector.
3. Remove the red plastic protective cover from the N-type female connector.
4. Using an appropriate torque wrench, connect the cable to the antenna port of
the RU.
figure 3-14 N-type antenna connection
3.2.6. Expansion Ports Connections
The Expansion ports are QMA-F connectors that are used to connect to an
expansion unit to provide additional bands of coverage.
N-type antenna connector
Antenna cable
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1. Connect an RF cable with QMA male connectors between the UL Expansion
port connector of the RU to the UL port of the expansion unit. Press the QMA
connector of the cable onto the UL port of the RU until it clicks into place to
connect the cable.
2. Connect an RF cable with QMA male connectors between the DL Expansion
port connector of the RU to the DL port of the expansion unit. Press the QMA
connector of the cable onto the DL port of the RU until it clicks into place to
connect the cable.
figure 3-15 Expansion ports
3.2.7. Alarm Port
The Alarm port provides alarm contacts that are used to monitor and report alarms
generated by other equipment. The connector is a 5-pin Binder 712 series connector.
5 1
B303ALA
5-Pin Binder 712
Series
Pin
Assignment
1
EXT1_Alarm
2
EXT1_GND
3
n.c.
4
EXT2_Alarm
5
EXT_GND
figure 3-16 Alarm Connector
table 3-6 Alarm
Connector
3.2.8. Pwr/Ctrl Port
The Pwr/Ctrl port is used to handle an optional fan unit. The connector will provide
power to the fan unit and will allow the RU to control the fan speed. The connector is
a 7-pin Binder 712 series connector.
To Expansion unit
UL
DL
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7 1
B303AMA
7-Pin Binder 712
Series
Pin
Assignment
1
+V_FAN
2
Fan1 Alarm In
3
Fan1 (PWM) Out
4
GND_FAN
5
Fan2 Alarm In
6
Fan2 (PWM) Out
7
n.c
figure 3-17 Pwr/Ctrl Connector
table 3-7 Pwr/Ctrl
Connector
3.2.9. Control Connector RS-232 - Local Interface
This DB-9 female connector is used for external modem communication with a
possible extension unit and for local connection with a laptop.
1
6
5
9
B303APA
DB-9 Female
PIN
Assignment
1
Not connected (n.c.)
2
RS232 Rx
3
RS232 Tx
4
n.c.
5
GND (RS232)
6
n.c.
7
n.c.
8
n.c.
figure 3-18 RS-232 connector
table 3-8 RS-232 connector, pin assignment
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3.3. Optical-Fiber-Cable Connection - Rules
Main optical system parameters:
Fiber:
Single mode fiber, type is 9.5/125 µm
Fiber-cable connectors LC/APC
ION-U system:
The pigtails for the connection between Master Unit and Remote Unit must
have a sufficient length. Protection for the optical fibers must be provided
where the fibers feed into the units.
The system attenuation of the optical fibers, including the connectors, must
not exceed 5 dB.
System attenuation and attenuation of optical components must be determined. This
can be achieved by measuring attenuation and reflection with an appropriate
measuring instrument. For pigtails, a total value of < 0.4 dB (measured to a reference
plug) can be assumed due to the dead zone of the reflectometer. These
measurements must be made with a sufficient length of optical fiber, at the input and
output of the device which has to be measured.
Fiber-System Installation:
Fiber-cable connectors have to be of the same type (LC/APC) as the connectors
used for the unit. The fiber-optic cables are connected to the optical transceiver.
Angled connectors are not compatible with straight optical connectors;
non-compatibility of connectors will result in permanent damage to
both connectors.
Before connecting the fiber cables, follow the procedure below to ensure optimized
performance. It is important for these procedures to be carried out with care:
Remove fiber-optic protective caps just before making the fiber connections.
Do not leave any LC/APC connectors open as they may attract dirt. Unused
optical connectors must always be covered by their caps.
Do not bend the fiber-optic cable in a tight radius (< 5 cm) as this may cause
damage to the cable and interrupt transmission.
Using high-grade alcohol and lint-free cotton cleaning swabs, clean the end of
the fiber-optic cable that will be inserted in the optical connectors on the donor
interface box. Use a fiber end-face inspection tool to scan both, the class fiber
and its surrounding area.
Check for dirt on the cladding, chips/pits, dirt on the ferrule, and scratches.
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Connect the fiber-optic cables by inserting the cable end into the laser
receptacle.
Do not use any index-matching gels or fluids of any kind in these connectors.
Gels are intended for laboratory use and attract dirt in the field.
Note: Care should be taken when connecting and disconnecting fiber-
optic cables - use the connector housing to plug or unplug a fiber.
Scratches and dust significantly affect system performance and
may permanently damage the connector. Always use protective
caps on fiber-optic connectors not in use.
Cleaning Procedure for Fiber-Optical Components:
Any contamination in the fiber connection results in additional optical transmission
loss which could cause whole system failure. It is thus recommended that every fiber
connector be inspected and cleaned prior to mating.
The goal is to eliminate any dust or contamination and to provide a clean
environment for the fiber-optic connection.
When you clean fiber components, always complete the following steps carefully:
1. Turn off the ION-U system (laser sources) before you inspect fiber connectors.
Never look into a fiber while the system lasers are on!
2. Check the connectors or adapters with a fiberscope before cleaning.
3. If the connector is dirty, clean it with a lint-free wipe (dry cleaning).
4. Inspect the connector.
5. If the connector is still dirty, repeat the dry cleaning technique.
6. Inspect the connector.
7. If the connector is still dirty, clean it with 99% isopropyl alcohol (wet cleaning)
followed immediately with a dry clean in order to ensure no residue is left on
the endface.
8. Repeat steps 5 through 7 until endface is clean.
Note: For a more detailed description, please refer to:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/tech/tk482/tk876/technologies_white_paper09186
a0080254eba.shtml
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3.3.1. Optical cable installation
1. Locate the Optics connector cover on the lower right side of the RU. Loosen
the four cover screws, remove the cover, and set it aside. Removing this cover
allows access to the UP and DL optical connectors.
figure 3-19 Remove optics cover
2. Remove the sealing nut from the optical cable gland at the bottom of the RU.
figure 3-20 Remove sealing nut
3. Remove the split-seal by pulling it downward and out of the clamp ring.
figure 3-21 Remove split-seal
4. Insert the UL and DL optical cables through the sealing nut as shown in figure
3-22.
Cover
Screws
Optical
Connectors
Sealing
nut
Split-seal
Cable gland clamp
ring with split seal
removed
Cable gland
clamp ring
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figure 3-22 Insert fiber optic cables through sealing nut
5. Then insert the optical cables through the opening in the cable gland clamp
ring
6. Connect the optical cables to the proper UL and DL LC/APC connectors.
figure 3-23 Insert cables through clamp ring
7. Separate the two halves of the split-seal. Place each cable into one of the
grooves in the lower half of the split-seal. Place the other half of the split-seal
over the fiber optic cables.
figure 3-24 Place cables into split-seal
Sealing
nut
Split-seal
Split-seal
grooves
Split-seal
Clamp
ring
Connect
LC/APC Optical
Cables
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8. Press the split-seal up into the clamp ring opening.
figure 3-25 Press split-seal into opening
9. Tighten the sealing nut securely.
figure 3-26 Tighten sealing nut
10. Replace the optics metal cover and tighten the four screws that were
loosened in step 1.
3.3.2. Commissioning
Read the health and safety warnings in chapter 3.3.2 Commissioning as well as the
description carefully to avoid mistakes and proceed step-by-step as described!
Do not operate the remote unit without terminating the antenna connectors.
The antenna connectors may be terminated by connecting them to their
respective antennas or to a dummy load.
Only qualified personnel should carry out the electrical, mechanical,
commissioning, and maintenance activities that require the unit to be powered
on when open.
When opening the remote unit do not damage the warranty labels on the
internal devices. The warranty is void if the seals are broken.
Ensure that all connections have been performed according to chapter 3.2.2
Connections.
Split-seal
Sealing
nut
Sealing
nut
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4. Alarms
4.1. Bite and Alarms
The Built-In Test concept comprises the monitoring of the power supplies, the power
amplifiers, and the optical interface.
All alarms that occur can be checked via software at the master unit.
4.2. Handling of Alarms
As soon as the software acknowledges a valid alarm, a message is transmitted to the
master unit.
If the reason for the alarm has been cleared or if the alarm should continue, a new
alarm message will not be repeated. If there is an interruption of at least five seconds
after acknowledgement, a new alarm message will be generated.
V1651A2
clear
Alarm LED
Alarm transmit
Alarm cause
raise
> 5 s < 5 s
raise
> 5 s
clear
figure 4-1 Alarm triggering
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4.3. Status LED Alarms
For local supervision, a status LED on the connector panel of the remote unit
adjacent to the Expansion ports provides a visual warning of an alarm condition. The
color of the LED indicates the severity of the alarm. Detailed alarm information is
available through the ION-U software interface. This table lists the alarm conditions
and possible on-site measures that could be performed to resolve the issues
responsible for triggering the alarms.
Alarm Name
Description
Remedy
Default
Severity
LED
Fan Failure
check ventilation and environment
critical
Red
DL optical power fail
Received optical power
below minimum threshold
check fiber connections and
transmitted optical power
major
Red
Temperature Alarm
temperature too high
check ventilation and environment
warning
Green
VSWR Alarm
bad RF cabling /
mismatched antenna
check cable / antenna
critical
Yellow
RF Low Output
CELL700
RF signal too low
check BTS output level/attenuator
configuration/RF cabling
minor
Green
RF Low Output CELL
850
RF signal too low
check BTS output level/attenuator
configuration/RF cabling
minor
Green
RF Low Output LMR
800
RF signal too low
check BTS output level/attenuator
configuration/RF cabling
minor
Green
RF Low Output PCS
1900E
RF signal too low
check BTS output level/attenuator
configuration/RF cabling
minor
Green
RF Low Output AWS
RF signal too low
check BTS output level/attenuator
configuration/RF cabling
minor
Green
DL CELL 700 band
alarm
hw failure in RF section
change unit
critical
Red
DL LMR800+CELL850
alarm
hw failure in RF section
change unit
critical
Red
DL PCS 1900E band
alarm
hw failure in RF section
change unit
critical
Red
DL AWS band alarm
hw failure in RF section
change unit
critical
Red
UL CELL 700 band
alarm
hw failure in RF section
change unit
critical
Red
UL LMR800+CELL850
band alarm
hw failure in RF section
change unit
critical
Red
UL PCS 1900E band
alarm
hw failure in RF section
change unit
critical
Red
UL AWS band alarm
hw failure on RF section
change unit
critical
Red
UL Overdrive/ALC
Limiting CELL 700
too high RF signal feeding
device
check unit/attenuator configuration
minor
Green
UL Overdrive/ALC
Limiting
LMR800+CELL850
too high RF signal feeding
device
check unit/attenuator configuration
minor
Green
UL Overdrive/ALC
Limiting PCS 1900E
RF signal feeding device
too high
check unit/attenuator configuration
minor
Green
UL Overdrive/ALC
Limiting AWS
RF signal feeding device
too high
check unit/attenuator configuration
minor
Green
Internal bus alarm
internal I2CBUS
communication malfunction
change unit
critical
Red
UL Laser Alarm
Uplink laser fail (cooling or
current failure)
change unit
major
Red
External 1 Alarm
external input alarm
check external device/ check alarm
connection
major
Yellow
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Alarm Name
Description
Remedy
Default
Severity
LED
External 2 Alarm
external input alarm
check external device/ check alarm
connection
major
Yellow
RF High Output
CELL700
RF signal too high
check BTS output level/attenuator
configuration/RF cabling
major
Green
RF High Output CELL
850
RF signal too high
check BTS output level/attenuator
configuration/RF cabling
major
Green
RF High Output LMR
800
RF signal too high
check BTS output level/attenuator
configuration/RF cabling
major
Green
RF High Output PCS
1900E
RF signal too high
check BTS output level/attenuator
configuration/RF cabling
major
Green
RF High Output AWS
RF signal too high
check BTS output level/attenuator
configuration/RF cabling
major
Green
Power Supply 1 Alarm
internal power supply
alarm
change/verify unit
major
Red
Power Supply 2 Alarm
internal power supply
alarm
change/verify unit
major
Red
Power Supply 1
exceeded load
threshold
power supply load too high
change/verify unit
minor
Green
Power Supply 2
exceeded load
threshold
power supply load too high
change/verify unit
minor
Green
Power Supply 1 partial
availability
internal power supply
alarm / partial power
available
change/verify unit
major
Green
Power Supply 2 partial
availability
internal power supply
alarm / partial power
available
change/verify unit
major
Green
High Power
Consumption
power supply load too high
change/verify unit
minor
Green
Low Power
Consumption
power supply load too low
change/verify unit
minor
Green
table 4-1 Status LED alarms
4.4. External Alarm Inputs
With the external alarm inputs, it is possible to monitor the status of connected
devices, e.g. a UPS, via software. All alarm inputs are normally high (5 V) without
connection. The polarity (high/ low) can be set via the software at the Master Unit (for
details please see the appropriate ION-U software manual).
The device to be monitored must be connected so that the alarm contacts will be
closed in case of an alarm (I max = 8 mA). The alarm inputs are potential-free with
common ground (earth).
Subminiature circular connectors series 712 with five contacts, which are contained
in the alarm kit, can be ordered directly from the Binder Connector Group, the
manufacturer, or indirectly from CommScope. For the designation of the alarm kit see
chapter 6.5 Spare Parts.
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5. Maintenance
5.1. General
Read the health and safety warnings in chapter 1.2.
Note: The remote unit does not require preventative maintenance
measures.
Maintenance of the ION-U L 7/8/85/17/19 should be performed by replacing only
components that are described in this chapter. In order to maintain the warranty,
avoid unintentional damage to the seals on the modules.
The spare parts list, includes only units that can be replaced in the field without
tuning or soldering work.
Note: When sending back the unit, use appropriate packaging. Use of
the original packaging for shipping the unit is strongly
recommended!
Note: Defective parts should only be replaced by original parts from the
supplier. All service work performed inside the housing is
performed at the users own risk.
Note: Ensure the Remote Unit has been disconnected from mains power
during maintenance.
Note: Label any unlabelled cables before disconnecting them to ensure
correct reconnection.
For most maintenance procedures, appropriate tools are required to ensure correct
handling. All of these tools can be ordered from the supplier.
Note: All Remote Unit screws have a right-hand thread, and are
tightened by turning the screws clockwise and loosened by
turning them counter-clockwise with an appropriate tool.
Due to the design of the remote unit, the power supply is the only component that
should be replaced in the field. Please contact the supplier for replacement of any
other components.
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5.2. RU Power Supply Replacement
The power supply for the RU is a field replaceable module. The type of power supply
used by the RU (AC, DC, or Vdc/100) is dependent on the model number of the RU.
Before starting any maintenance on the RU, read the health and safety
warnings in chapter 1.2 and the electrical installation general information
in chapter 4.2.1.
1. Switch off the circuit breaker
supplying power to the RU.
2. Once you have confirmed that
the power has been shutdown,
remove Mains power
connector from the RU.
figure 5-1 Disconnect Mains power
3. Locate the power supply on
the right side of the Remote
Unit.
figure 5-2 RU power supply location
Mains plug
Power
supply
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4. Use a #2 Phillips head or
slotted screwdriver to loosen
the 8 universal slot/Phillips
captive power supply screws
and carefully remove the
supply. The weight of the
power supply must be
supported as you loosen the
screws to prevent damage to
the supply.
figure 5-3 8 RU power supply screws
5. Carefully remove the power
supply from the unit. Do not
attempt to support the weight
of the supply with the attached
input and output cables.
figure 5-4 RU power supply with cables
6. Locate the input cable
connector for the power
supply on the right side of the
supply.
7. Loosen the 3 Phillips head
terminal screws and remove
the connector.
figure 5-5 RU power supply input cable
Mains
connector
Loosen 8 universal
slot/Phillips screws
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8. Locate the output connector
for the power supply on the
left side of the supply.
9. Loosen the 2 Phillips head
screws and remove the output
connector.
figure 5-6 RU power supply output cable
10. Remove the defective supply.
figure 5-7 Ru with power supply removed
11. Replace the defective power
supply with the new power
supply.
It is very important to confirm
that the replacement supply is
the same type as the original
supply. The AC, DC, and
Vdc/100 supplies are not
interchangeable.
12. Reconnect the input and
output connectors, and tighten
the associated terminal
screws.
figure 5-8 Ru with replacement power supply
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13. Insert the power supply into
the RU carefully to avoid
damaging any cables. The
supply must be supported until
the 8 universal slot/Phillips
captive power supply screws
have been tightened.
14. Tighten the 8 universal
slot/Phillips captive power
supply screws.
figure 5-9 Ru insert power supply
15. Reconnect the Mains power
plug.
16. Switch on the breaker and
check the RU for proper
operation.
figure 5-10 Reconnect Mains power
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6. Appendix
6.1. Illustrations
Need drawings with dimensions here
figure 6-1 Installation drawing
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6.2. Electrical Specifications
Please refer to the “ION-U_LP_RU_US_PA-106156-EN.GB.pdf” data sheet for the
Remote Unit’s electrical specifications.
6.3. Environmental and Safety Specifications
Please refer to the “ION-U_LP_RU_US_PA-106156-EN.GB.pdf” data sheet for the
Remote Unit’s environmental and safety specifications.
6.4. Mechanical Specifications
Please refer to the “ION-U_LP_RU_US_PA-106156-EN.GB.pdf” data sheet for the
Remote Unit’s mechanical specifications.
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6.5. Spare Parts
The following table lists the spare parts available for the Remote Unit. The
configuration of the delivered unit meets the requirements of the customer and can
differ depending on the state of the delivery.
Maintenance of the ION-U L 7/8/85/17/19 should be performed on an FRU (Field
Replaceable Unit) basis only. Do not damage the warranty labels on the
components, as this voids the warranty.
If a FRU which is not included in the following list needs to be replaced, please
contact customer service for additional instructions.
ION-U L 7/8/85/17/19 Spare Parts List
Designation:
ID No:
Need Spare Parts
Need ID Numbers
Accessories
Need Accessories and part numbers
The manufacturer reserves the right to replace the spare parts listed above by
equivalent substitutes!
Note: Only the spare parts listed above are FRUs (= Field Replaceable
Units) and can be replaced by the user. For replacement of any other
parts, please send the entire Remote Unit back to the manufacturer.
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7. Index
A
Abbreviations .......................................................... 7
ALARM ................................................................. 27
Alarm connector ................................................... 20
Alarm port ....................................................... 27, 34
Alarms
Bite and Alarms ............................................... 41
External Inputs ................................................. 43
Handling of Alarms .......................................... 41
Status LED ....................................................... 42
Amphenol C016 series plug.................................. 30
ANT RF ................................................................ 28
Antenna Port ....................................................... 19
B
Block Diagram
ION-U L 7/8/85/9/17/19 RU.............................. 17
C
CE Declaration of Conformity (DoC) ..................... 11
Commissioning
General ............................................................ 40
CommScope ......................................................... 11
Connection Rules
Optical-Fiber Cables ........................................ 36
Connections
Antenna ..................................................... 32, 33
Connector Panel .............................................. 27
Power .............................................................. 30
Contact Addresses
Customer Support ................................ 12, 13, 14
Customer Support Addresses................... 12, 13, 14
D
Declaration of Conformity (DoC) ........................... 11
E
EXPANSION DL ................................................... 28
Expansion ports .................................................... 33
Expansion Ports ................................................. 19
EXPANSION UL ................................................... 27
F
Fiber-Optical Components
Cleaning Procedure ......................................... 37
System Installation ........................................... 36
G
Grounding (Earthing) ............................................ 29
Grounding Bolt ...................................................... 28
H
Health and Safety Warnings ................................... 8
I
Illustrations ........................................................... 50
Installation
Electrical .......................................................... 25
Mechanical ...................................................... 21
ION-U 7/8/85/9/17/19 ........................................... 15
ION-U 7/8/85/9/17/19 RU Ports ............................ 19
M
MAINS (Vac/Vdc) ................................................. 28
MAINS (Vdc/100) ................................................. 28
Mains connector ............................................. 20, 30
Maintenance ......................................................... 45
MIMO applications ................................................ 18
Mounting
Wall .................................................................. 22
O
Optical cable installation ....................................... 38
Optical Ports ....................................................... 20
OPTICS UL .......................................................... 28
P
PWR/CTRL ........................................................... 27
Pwr/Ctrl connector .......................................... 20, 27
R
RS-232 ................................................................. 27
RS-232 port .......................................................... 20
RU AC power cable .............................................. 30
RU DC power cable .............................................. 30
RU Power Supply Replacement ........................... 46
RU Vdc/100 power cable ...................................... 31
S
SISO applications ................................................. 18
Spare Parts .......................................................... 52
Specifications
Electrical .......................................................... 51
Environmental and Safety ................................ 51
Mechanical ...................................................... 51
Status ................................................................... 27
T
Troubleshooting .................................................... 44
