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Picocell 1900 Antenna System InstallationInstallation Method – 12-0152September 4, 1998 Issue Number 1.02 Information subject to change without notice. This is a DRAFT copy for review and to provide advance information. Document release subject to IM verification. Errors, omissions and corrections should be sent to: lthomp@nortel.comPkgid: 0000003PROPRIETARY INFORMATION: The information contained in this document is the property of Northern Telecom. Except as specifically authorized in writing, the holder of this document shall keep all information contained herein confidential and shall protect same in whole or in part from disclosure and dissemination to third parties.© Northern Telecom 1998All Rights Reserved
2 / Picocell 1900 Antenna System Installation Method 12-0152 September 4, 1998DraftReason for Reissue: Draft ReleaseComments: Release Date:Updated By:Co-Author at RTP:Co-Author at BRW:Co-Author at RICH:Reason for Reissue:Comments:
Picocell 1900 Antenna System Installation / 3 September 4, 1998 Method 12-0152DraftContents1.0 General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61.1 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61.2 Reason for Reissue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61.3 Reason for Reissue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72.0 Material Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82.1 Required Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82.2 Tools.Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92.3 Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102.4 Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103.0 Precautions and Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113.1 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113.2 Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113.3 Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114.0 Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Dual 4 Port Hybrid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Dual 8 port Hybrid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135.0 Mounting the Hybrid(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Procedure 1 – Mounting the Hybrid: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156.0 Picocell 1900 Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Antenna Mounting hardware kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Procedure 2 – Ceiling Mount Omni Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Procedure 3 – Mounting Directional Antenna and Wall Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207.0 Cable Types and Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227.1 RF Cable Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Procedure 4 – Placement of RF Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247.2 RF Cable Connector Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Procedure 5 – Preparing the Heliax cable: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Procedure 6 – Flaring 3/8" and 1/2" cable/connector assemblies: . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Procedure 7 – Center Conductor Finishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Procedure 8 – Assembling the Connector Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337.3 References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Appendix A - 4 Port Hybrid Insertion Losses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Last Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
4 / Picocell 1900 Antenna System Installation Method 12-0152 September 4, 1998DraftIllustrationsFigure 1 – You Are Here Diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Figure 2 – Single and Dual Picocell 1900 Antenna Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Figure 3 – Four unit Picocell 1900 Antenna Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Figure 4 – Dual 8 Port Hybrid (CPC A0737243)) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Figure 5 – Dual 4 Port Hybrid (CPC A0735611) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Figure 6 – Dual 8 port Back board Mounting (Typical) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Figure 7 – Dual 4 port Back board Mounting (Typical) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Figure 8 – Directional (Cushcraft part number: S1857AMP10NF, CPC: A0736188 . . . . . . .18Figure 9 – Omni Antenna (Cushcraft part number: SQ1853P12NF, CPC: A0735776 . . . . .18Figure 10 – Omni Antenna Ceiling Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Figure 11 – Directional Antenna Wall Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20Figure 12 – Directional Antenna dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Figure 13 – Outer Sheath Stripping Lengths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27Figure 14 – . Cable With O Ring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Figure 15 – Cable With Gasket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28Figure 16 – Clamping Nut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28Figure 17 – Trim Outer Conductor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Figure 18 – Center Conductor Finishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29Figure 19 – Size The Inner Conductor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29Figure 20 – Cable/Clamping Nut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30Figure 21 – Assembling the center pin and center conductor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Figure 22 – Final Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Picocell 1900 Antenna System Installation / 5 September 4, 1998 Method 12-0152DraftList Of TablesTable 1 – Tool list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Table 2 – Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Table 3 – Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Table 4 – Andrew Cable Types and Insertion Loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Table 5 – Andrew Connectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Table 6 – Heliax Minimum Bending Radius . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Table 7 – Connector Torque Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Table 8 – Outer Seath Strip Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Table 9 – Outer Conductor Trim Lengths. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Table 10 – Center Conductor Trim Length. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
6 / Picocell 1900 Antenna System Installation Method 12-0152 September 4, 1998Draft1.0 General Information1.1 DescriptionPurpose: To install the Public Microcell antenna system in an indoor environment.Caution: This method is to be used exclusively for an indoor application; it does not support an outdoor antenna application. Should you undertake an outdoor application, the following procedures must be performed in accordance with Northern Telecom grounding practices; in specific, Northern Telecom Standard 4122. Antennas located outdoors must be provisioned with lightning protectors (Northern Telecom Part Number NT3P21DA) where the antenna cable enters the building, and must be connected to a low impedance ground. For more information, refer to Northern Telecom Standard 4122.This Methods specifies Andrew type cables and connectors which are recommended for the Picocell 1900 system. If equivalent cables have been provisioned from other manufacturers refer to the instructions provided with the types for cable and connectors provided..Equipment:..... •1900 MHz indoor antennas•Heliax RF cable•N-type male connectors•RF Combining Hybrids•50 Ohm 1Watt Terminator.Application: Both initial installs and extensions.Service Impact: No impact for initial installs. Extensions will require removing the affected partition from service.1.2 Reason for ReissueChanges from Project Team Review Sept 1, 1998:• Updated sections 1.1, 3.3 • Revised figures 12 and 13• Add appendix A • redo of tables in section 7.1 to 7.2 for legibility
Picocell 1900 Antenna System Installation / 7 September 4, 1998 Method 12-0152DraftFigure 11 – You Are Here Diagram1.3 Reason for ReissueThis is the initial release of this method. IM 04-0242Picocell 1900 General Information and PlannngEducate YourselfIM 04-0241CSI Installation and PlanningMount the back board and plan lay out s Check the site and plan the JobIM02-0242Picocell 1900 General Information and PlannngIM 04-0243 CSI Handling and securingInstall the CSI bracket and mount the CSI and Picocell 1900 power suppliesInstall Picocell 1900 mounting bracket(s), Hybrids and AntennasIM02-0245, 12-0152Picocell 1900 Unit and Antenna InstallationIM 04-0243CSI Handling and securingMount the CSI cross-connect blocksMake Picocell 1900 Connections and lock into bracketIM02-0245Picocell 1900 Unit InstallationIM 04-0244Picocell 1900 Cabling and Cross ConnectCable the CSI to the cross-connect blocks Jumper Picocell 1900 to CSI and power supply on cross-connect blocksIM 04-0244Picocell 1900 Cabling and Cross ConnectIM 04-0246Picocell 1900 Radio and CSI Power upPower up CSI Power up Picocell 1900 Radios and perform commissioning testIM 04-0246Picocell 1900 Radio and CSI Power upCommission Picocell 1900 transceiversIM28-0248Radio Commisioning with the IFRLoad CSI and Radio software and run diagnostics IM28-0247CSI Equipment Loading and DiagnosticsTest Integrated System IM02-0249Microcell System Test
8 / Picocell 1900 Antenna System Installation Method 12-0152 September 4, 1998Draft2.0 Material Requirements2.1 Required DocumentsInstallation Safety Manual (ISM/IM0) - can be requested from the Regional Tool Facility.The Methods contained in this document provide the necessary instructions to mount equipment and install cabling. This document is not sufficient to permit the complete system installation as the system design documents are required which list the RF design, floor plan and layout. A system design specification and layout must be provided by a qualified RF or System Engineer. The design specification and layout will define radio and antenna locations as well as cable types and cable routing including:• The location of the antennas, orientation and their position tolerances.• The routes the cables should follow.• The physical location of Picocell 1900 radios and Hybrids.• RF Channel assignments and labeling scheme for cables and connectors.• Define coverage areas and cell partitions, RF losses, gains and power levels.• Specify Cable types and lengths for each size cable in each coverage area.• Connectivity charts indicating “Antenna–to–Hybrid” cabling information indicating hybrid port assignments.Note: The system design specification may call for configurations which may conflict with information in this document. In these cases the System design document shall supersede information contained in this method unless specified otherwise.
Picocell 1900 Antenna System Installation / 9 September 4, 1998 Method 12-0152Draft2.2 Tools.Table 1 – Tool listU.S.Tools CanadianTools DescriptionKnifeTack HammerPliersDamp Cloth1000W Heat GunWire BrushFlat FilePortable WorkbenchSolventThin Angled Wire SnipsFine Toothed HacksawAndrew pin soldering pliersResistance soldering iron or industrial soldering ironWrenches: 9/16", 19/32", 11/16 13/16", 3/4, two 21mm, one 24mm, two adjustable wrenches, one adjustable torque wrenchStraight screwdriver3/8" Drill, assorted bits (inc. 1/4") and 1 1/4" hole cutterStepladder- Andrew pin alignment tool (Andrew p/n 224360): used to straighten and correctly orient the pin to the conductor.- Resistance soldering iron: if possible, this is preferable to a normal soldering iron because it heats faster, provides greater heat, and is easier to use. If this is not an option use an industrial/heavy use soldering iron.- Andrew pin depth gauge for N-Male connectors (Andrew p/n 224380): used to establish that the pin is set to the correct depth inside of the con-nector.- Andrew pin soldering pliers(Andrew p/n 224377): used to hold the contact pin while it is being soldered.
10 / Picocell 1900 Antenna System Installation Method 12-0152 September 4, 1998DraftSupplies2.3 FormsNo forms are required to perform this method.2.4 Parts ListSee Table 4 on page 22 and Table 5 on page 23 for RF cables and connectorsTable 2 –SuppliesItem PEC CPC Description1Solder: 63/37 RMA flux core.•Tape•Garnet Cloth (240 or finer)•Solvent: Comothene, Vythene or other non-flammable cleaning fluid.2Table 3 – Parts ListItem PEC CPC Description1 A0735776 Omni Ceiling Mount Antenna e/w N (f)2 A0736188 Directional Wall mOunt Antenna e/w N (f)3 A0735611 Dual 4 port Hybrid4 A0737243 Dual 8 port Hybfid5 A0600384 N-N (f-f) Adapter6 B0241275 N(m) to TNC(m) RF cable 1.8M7 A0609689 50 Ohm Termination
Picocell 1900 Antenna System Installation / 11 September 4, 1998 Method 12-0152Draft3.0 Precautions and Preparations3.1 PrecautionsObserve the general safety precautions against personal injury and equipment damage outlined in the ISM/IM0 at all times.3.2 PreparationsPrior to starting the operations presented in this method, arrange all materials and tools at the work location so as to minimize fatigue and inconvenience.Inventory the installation components, documentation (installation manual, floor plans and connectivity chart) and tools you will need.This method contains tasks that require at least two people to carry them out.3.3 SequenceThis is a stand-alone method. It is to be performed after Method 02-0242, Picocell 1900 General Information." See Figure 1 for sequencing information.1. From the System layout and floor plans, locate where the Hybrids are to be situated. Mount Back boards to support the hybrids if specified and Mount the Hybrid(s) to the back-board.2. Use the System layout and floor plans to determine where the antennas are to be located, and mount the antennas. In the case of Omni antennae it will be required to mount the antenna after the cable has been run and terminated. 3. Run the cable between Hybrids, antennas and Picocell transcievers and Hybrids as specified on the system layout. Tag and designate all cables.4. Terminate cables with connectors, connect cables to hybrids, antennas and Picocell 1900 transceivers. CAUTION Take precautions when working on ladders to avoid damage or injury from falling or dropped cables and objects. RF cable is stiff and unwieldy and the antennas may be mounted in office or high traffic areas. Carrying out the installation during off hours to minimize interference with office staff.
12 / Picocell 1900 Antenna System Installation Method 12-0152 September 4, 1998Draft4.0 Procedure4.1 OverviewThis Method includes procedures to mount and connect a Picocell 1900 antenna system. Picocell 1900 transceivers may be connected to antennae directly or combined through hybrids to antennas. Appendix A provides some reference information for 4 port Hybrids. Dual 4 Port HybridThe Dual 4 port hybrid shown in Figure 1 is a bi-directional RF device which combines input ports to the output ports and provides isolation between inputs. The 4 port hybrid Insertion loss is typically 3.5 dB or less. Connecting one antenna from each transceiver to one 4 port hybrid input configures each RF channel on all 4 antennae. Cell partitions with 2-4 antennas use a dual 4 port Hybrid. Cell partitions with 5-8 antennas use a dual 8 port hybrid.Figure 1 – Single and Dual Picocell 1900 Antenna ConfigurationsIN 2RF 3,4OUT 2RF 2RF 1 RF 1 RF 2RF 1,2IN 1RF 1,225 dB3.5 dBOUT 1RF 3 RF 4IN 3 IN 4RF 3,4RF 1,225 dBOUT 4OUT 33.5 dBRF 1,2,3,4RF 1,2 RF 1,2,3,4 RF 1,2,3,4RF 1,2,3,4
Picocell 1900 Antenna System Installation / 13 September 4, 1998 Method 12-0152DraftDual 8 port HybridThe dual 8 port hybrid shown in Figure 2 is a multiple hybrid device, which internally configures 4 port hybrids to connect 4 input ports to 4 output ports with isolation between input ports. Insertion loss on the 8 port hybrid is typically 7.2 dB or less. The two antennae from each transceiver connect to an input on each 8 port hybrid and so configures each RF channel on all antennae connected to the hybrid outputs. Low-loss coaxial cables connect between the antennae, hybrids and transcievers. Figure 2 – Four unit Picocell 1900 Antenna ConfigurationRF 1- 825 dB25 dB3 4 3 4 5 65 6RF1 RF 2 RF 3 RF 4 RF 5 RF 61 2 1 2IN 2IN 125 dBIN 4IN 3 IN 5 IN 6 IN 725 dB 25 dB25 dB 2OUT 1OUT7.2dB25 dB 25 dB 4OUT 3OUT 5OUT 7OUT 6OUTRF 1- 8RF 1- 8RF 1- 8RF 1- 8RF 1- 8RF 1- 87 8 7 8RF 7 RF 8IN 87.2B 8OUTRF 1- 8
14 / Picocell 1900 Antenna System Installation Method 12-0152 September 4, 1998Draft5.0 Mounting the Hybrid(s)Hybrids may be mounted on bare wall surfaces; transceivers must follow mounting guidlines listed in IM 02-0245. Typical back board mounting is illustrated in Figures 5 and 6. Hybrids are passive devices and may be mounted in enclosed spaces; leave room for cabling and test access. Ceiling mounting of hybrids should include custom brackets with nut and bolt fasteners with IDS clips (see IM 02-0245) to support the hybrid and cables. Supporting hybrids on ceilings with common dry wall anchors is not recommended. The hybrid requires a mounting kit consisting of:- 2.5" x # 10 wood screws- washers 1/2" outside diameter- a hole drilling templateFigure 3 – Dual 8 Port Hybrid (CPC A0737243))Note: The Hybrid(s) should be mounted to permit the RF cables to enter and leave with out excessive bending and stress on connectors. ToPicocellAntennaPortIN 2OUT 2IN 1OUT 1 OUT 7IN 6IN 4IN 3 IN 5 IN 8IN 7OUT 3 OUT 4 OUT 5 OUT 6 OUT 8AntennaeTofor TypeSee Table 1 & 2for TypeSee Table 1 & 215.5".231" hole X 61.8 m Jumper1.75" 1.68"ToUnit 1PicocellAntenna 1Cabling if radio/hybrid spacing > 6'Cabling if radio/hybrid spacing < 6'ToUnit 1PicocellAntenna 1A0737243 Dual 8 Port HybridB0241275A0600384B0241275'TNC' (m)Adapter'N' (m)1.8 m Jumper'N' (m)N-N'TNC' (m)To'N' (m)P/O Antenna Ass'yAntennaTermination onunused ports50A0609689
Picocell 1900 Antenna System Installation / 15 September 4, 1998 Method 12-0152DraftProcedure 1 – Mounting the Hybrid:1. Choose a location for the Hybrid(s) so cabling to Picocell 1900 units and antennas will form neatly off. Use the drilling template to mark the screw holes. Predrill the holes if necessary. Screw the Hybrid(s) to the mounting board.2. Terminate unused output ports with 50 Ohm 1Watt Terminations (Andrew part # 50T-007, NT part # A0609689).Figure 4 – Dual 4 Port Hybrid (CPC A0735611) 1.8 m JumperCabling if radio/hybrid spacing > 6'Cabling if radio/hybrid spacing < 6'B0241275ToUnit 1PicocellAntenna 11.75"6.59".231" x 3A0735611 Dual 4 Port HybridA0600384B0241275'TNC' (m)1.8 m JumperToUnit 2PicocellAntenna 2ToUnit 1PicocellAntenna 2ToUnit 2PicocellAntenna 1for TypeSee Table 1 & 2'N' (m)Adapter'N' (m) N-NIN 1OUT 1IN 2 IN 4OUT 2 OUT 4IN 3OUT 3 Termination onunused portsA06096892.0"To To ToAntenna Antenna Antenna 50for TypeSee Table 1 & 2 AntennaP/O Antenna Ass'y'N' (m)ToToUnit 1PicocellAntenna 1'TNC' (m)
16 / Picocell 1900 Antenna System Installation Method 12-0152 September 4, 1998DraftFigure 5 – Dual 8 port Back board Mounting (Typical)48.00"34.00"17.00"36.00"Dimensions subject to site requirements.24.00"Floor Level2.50"6.00"To Remote AntennasOUT 2IN 2B0241275 N-TNC 1.8Mx83.50"3/4" x 4' x 3' min.Plywood G1S FIRA0737243Dual 8 port HybridOUT 1IN 110.50"OUT 6IN 6OUT 5OUT 4OUT 3IN 5IN 3 IN 4OUT 8IN 7 IN 8OUT 7PWRTCM/
Picocell 1900 Antenna System Installation / 17 September 4, 1998 Method 12-0152DraftFigure 6 – Dual 4 port Back board Mounting (Typical)36.0"22.0"36.0"6.0"Dimensions subject to site requirements.36.0"Floor Level2.5"To Remote AntennasOUT 3IN 3B0241275 N-TNC 1.8Mx43.5"3/4" x 4' x 3' min.Plywood G1S FIRA0735611Dual 4 port HybridOUT 1IN 1OUT 2IN 24.5"14.5"OUT 4IN 4TCM
18 / Picocell 1900 Antenna System Installation Method 12-0152 September 4, 1998Draft6.0 Picocell 1900 AntennasTwo antennas types are supported in this document which may be provided in the system design. the The directional antenna must be mounted vertically on the wall and may swivel over a +/- 30 degree range, with the front of the antenna facing in the direction of RF propogation. The Omni antenna is only mounted on ceilings and weighs .52 lb (.23kg) and does not require any extra support. The wall mount Directional antenna weighs .5 lb as well. Refer to the floor plan for tolerances on deviating from the ideal position should it not be possible to mount in the specified position due to obstructions. Antenna Mounting hardware kit - 1" x #10 wood screws - Drywall anchorsFigure 7 – Directional (Cushcraft part number: S1857AMP10NF, CPC: A0736188Figure 8 – Omni Antenna (Cushcraft part number: SQ1853P12NF, CPC: A0735776 60.0°Swivel
Picocell 1900 Antenna System Installation / 19 September 4, 1998 Method 12-0152DraftProcedure 2 – Ceiling Mount Omni Antennas 1. Mark out the location of the antenna on the ceiling, and the direction it is supposed to face. Check to see if there are any obstructions. Make adjustments if necessary but stay within the tolerances stated on the floor plan.2. Use the mounting flange on the antenna to mark the screw holes on the ceiling. Predrill the holes, and place the drywall anchors.3. Connect the antenna to the transmission line and then screw the antenna in place, see Figure 9. Note: For surfaces that will not accept wood screws (such as concrete, brick and steel), you must select and supply the appropriate hardware yourself.Figure 9 – Omni Antenna Ceiling MountingOmniAntennaA07357766"Mounting screws x 4Dry WallAnchors x 41"6"
20 / Picocell 1900 Antenna System Installation Method 12-0152 September 4, 1998DraftProcedure 3 – Mounting Directional Antenna and Wall Bracket 1. Approximately position the antenna and bracket. Use the bracket or template provided with the antenna to mark and drill pilot holes for the wall anchors. See Figure 10.2. Drill the Cable access hole if required.3. Use the two screw holes on the mounting brackets back plate to mark the screw holes on the wall. screw the antenna bracket in place. Position the antenna just above the access hole 4. The cable may be run down the outside wall surface from the ceiling . For installations in buildings with hollow walls, the cable may be passed through the cable hole in the mounting bracket through the wall and then up into the ceiling cavity.Note: For surfaces that will not accept wood screws (such as concrete, brick and steel), you must select and supply the appropriate hardware yourself.Figure 10 – Directional Antenna Wall Mounting Wall Mount Bracket+/- 30 degree Swivel.48mmpilot hole60.0°SwivelDry WallAnchors x 2120 degree DirectionalAntennaA0736188'N' FemaleConnector
Picocell 1900 Antenna System Installation / 21 September 4, 1998 Method 12-0152DraftFigure 11 – Directional Antenna dimensions60.0°Swivel3.8"5.8"2.26"
22 / Picocell 1900 Antenna System Installation Method 12-0152 September 4, 1998Draft7.0 Cable Types and ConnectorsAndrew cables and connectors are recommended for use throughout the Picocell 1900 antenna system. One exception is the Huber-Suhner Jumper at the Picocell 1900 transceiver. The tables below lists recommended connector and cable types. The Andrew Corporation connector catalog numbers, Nortel CPC part number, manufacturer and insertion loss is listed below. Circumstances may result in equivalent cable types being specified or sourced from other manufacturers. Use the original Equipment Manufacturer’s (OEM) instructions supplied with the connectors for assembly.The N(m) to TNC(m) jumper connects the main transmission line to the Picocell 1900 transceiver which requires a flexible cable for entry.Table 4 – Andrew Cable Types and Insertion Loss Cable Description CPC Manufacturer Lossa (dB/100m)a. AT 2 GHz, VSWR 1.0, ambient temperature 24°C. Losses does not include Connector Losses0.25″ Foam Superflex: FSJ1-50A R0116633 Andrew 28.60.25″ Plenum, Foam Superflex: ETS1-50T R0116910 Andrew 28.00.375″ Foam: LDF2-50 R0116726 Andrew 17.10.5″ Foam: LDF4-50A R0116728 Andrew 11.30.5″ Foam Superflex: FSJ4-50B R0116634 Andrew 17.70.5″ Plenum, Foam: FT4-50T R0116883 Andrew 20.3RF Antenna Cable (TNC male to N-Male)(This is a Jumper cable 1.8 m long and 1.5 dB attenuation)B0241275 Huber Suhner 75.0
Picocell 1900 Antenna System Installation / 23 September 4, 1998 Method 12-0152DraftTable 5 – Andrew Connectors7.1 RF Cable InstallationRF cables should normally be placed in conduit or cable trays. Where this is not possible the Heliax cable should be supported every 24 ". The Systems Engineer must determine if cabling meets Fire Regulations and Building codes. Notify the System Engineer of deviations in cable routing from the System design document . Table 6 –Heliax Minimum Bending RadiusConnector Description CPC Manufacturer For Use with Comments0.25″ N-Male: 41PW A0382258 Andrew 0.25″ Coax0.375″ N-Male: L42PW A0621669 Andrew 0.375″ Coax Use with LDF cables0.375″ N-Male: 42SPW A0621669 Andrew 0.375″ Coax Use with Superflex cables0.5″ N-Male: L44PW A0615483 Andrew 0.5″ Coax Use with LDF cables0.5″ N-Male: 44SEW A0381727 Andrew 0.5″ Coax Use with Superflex cables50W termination, Male: 50T-007 A0609689 JFW Hybrids Terminating unused ports of the hybridsAdapter N-Female to N- Female A0600384 Andrew Connecting Jumper to Co-ax cableCable Nominal diameter Diameter over jacketMinimum bending radiusFSJ1-50A 1/4" .29" 1"ETS1-50T 1/4" .29" 1"LDF2-50 3/8" .44" 3.75"ETS2-50T 3/8" .415" 1"FSJ4-50B 1/2" .52" 1.25"LDF4-50A 1/2" .63" 5"FT4-50T 1/2" .60" 5"
24 / Picocell 1900 Antenna System Installation Method 12-0152 September 4, 1998DraftProcedure 4 – Placement of RF Cable1. Inspect the cable for possible damage and verify the cable type being placed with the system layout. Also verify that the cable type being used meets the requirements for insertion loss as specified in the layout. See Table 4. Maximum lengths and insertion Losses should be detailed on the System layout or floor plan.Note: Use of a cable reel stand is recommended to minimize stress when placing the cable. Maintain the cable bending radius outside the minimum values listed in Table 6 on page 23.2. Place the cable as directed in the System Layout. Note: When placing the RF cable equipped with connectors, use protective plugs to prevent connector damage. It may be impossible to run the cable equipped with the connector. In this case run the cable to the antenna, leave slack to attach the connector. 3. Run the cable through the ceiling access hole at the antenna location and attach the connector to the antenna See "Picocell 1900 Antennas" on page 18 .4. Cut the cable to the desired length. Note: Allow enough length at each end to terminate the connector and allow the cable to be neatly formed to the Antenna or Hybrid. Coiling back excess cable is not recommended in order to minimize cable insertion loss.5. Attach connectors and label the end of the cable according to the designation it has been given in the connectivity chart.6. Attach the connector to the appropriate output port on the Hybrid, and secure the cable to the mounting wall. The cables should be neatly formed and secured.Caution: Do not apply excessive force to cable ties to avoid deforming or denting the cable shield. Heliax cable damaged with dents or bending tighter than the minimum bending radius will degrade performance. Damaged cables should be replaced.
Picocell 1900 Antenna System Installation / 25 September 4, 1998 Method 12-0152Draft7.2 RF Cable Connector AssemblyThe instructions listed in this procedure are typical, based on standard Andrew parts listed here and may be used where suppliers instructions are not available. Andrew connectors are normally supplied with assembly instructions.Table 7 –Connector Torque Specifications The instructions supplied by Andrew shall supersede the information listed in this document unless specified otherwise. Some cable types may require special Andrew tools, refer to the original instructions supplied with the connector for their use.Cable description Cable # Connector Required torque1/4" Heliax superflexible standard jacket FSJ1-50A F1PNM-HF (41PW) 48 in/lb1/4" Heliax superflexible plenum ETS1-50T F1PNM-HF (41PW) 48 in/lb3/8" Heliax foam dielectric standard jacket L D F2 - 5 0 L 2 P NM (L42PW) 48 in/lb3/8" Heliax foam dielectric superflexible, plenum ETS2-50T F2PNM (42SPW) 96 - 144 in/lb1/2" Heliax superflexible standard jacket FSJ4-50B F4PNM (44SEW) 96 - 144 in/lb1/2" Heliax foam dielectric standard jacket LDF4-50A L4PNM (L44PW) 142 -146 in/lb1/2" Heliax foam dielectric plenum FT4-50T L4PNM (L44PW) 142 -146 in/lb
26 / Picocell 1900 Antenna System Installation Method 12-0152 September 4, 1998DraftProcedure 5 – Preparing the Heliax cable: 1. Straighten at least 10" of the working end of the cable. Trim 1" off this end of the cable with the fine tooth hacksaw to provide a fresh working edge. Note: Crimping the cable, even slightly, is not acceptable. 2. Use a sharp knife and remove some of the jacket to expose the outer conductor. See Figure 12 for the amount of jacket to be removed. Avoid cutting the outer conductor. Remove any burrs on the outside edge of the outer conductor and clean with solvent.3. Lightly grease the O ring/gasket and the inner surface of the clamping nut with silicone. Be careful to apply the silicone only to the desired areas.Note: When putting the gasket on, slide the smooth end of the gasket over the conductor first, being careful not to rip it on the conductor and ensure it is fitted evenly on the conductor.4. Screw on the clamping nut: Hand thread the clamping nut onto the outer conductor, then use a wrench to tighten it into place.5. Trim the outer conductor so that only the desired amount is left showing (see Table 5). Use a hacksaw or jewelers saw to cut through the outer conductor. Use a guide to ensure a straight cut, because it is important that the cut be parallel to the edge of the clamping nut. Pull the excess off with a pair of pliers.6. Cut the inner conductor: Use a hacksaw or jewelers saw to cut the inner conductor to the desired length (see Table 5). Deburr the cut end with a file.Note: Hack-saw blades coated with paint are not to be used to avoid contaminating the conductor surface with paint impurities.7. Clean the foam: Use a small brush to clean all the dirt and metallic particles off the foam. The particles and dirt interfere with the signal traveling through the cable.8. Separate foam from the outer conductor: (This is not necessary in the 1/4" cable/connector assemblies) Gently separate the foam from the outer conductor. Insert the tip of a knife between the foam and the outer conductor to a depth of 1/16" and separate them so that the outer conductor can be flared. Scrape away any foam clinging to the outer conductor and remove any burrs from the inside edge. Use a small brush to clean the foam again, if necessary.9. Flare the outer conductor: The 1/4" cable/connector assemblies, FSJ1-50A/41PW and ETS1-50T/41PW, require the outer conductor to be
Picocell 1900 Antenna System Installation / 27 September 4, 1998 Method 12-0152Draftmanually flared against the clamping nut. Proceed to Paragraphs 9g and 9h for flaring the 3/8" and 1/2" cable/connector assemblies.10. Clean the foam off the inner conductor with a knife. Be careful not to scrape the inner conductor. Use the garnet cloth to remove the adhesive and to ensure that the surface is clean.Note: The surface must be residue free, leftover foam can interfere with setting the pin on the conductor and can reduce conductivity.Figure 12 – Outer Sheath Stripping LengthsTable 8 –Outer Seath Strip Length.Figure 13 – . Cable With O RingCable description Cable # Distance1/4" Heliax superflexible standard jacket FSJ1-50A 7/8"1/4" Heliax superflexible plenum ETS1-50T 7/8"3/8" Heliax foam dielectric standard jacket LDF2-50 1 1/4"3/8" Heliax foam dielectric superflexible, ple-num ETS2-50T 1 1/2"1/2" Heliax superflexible standard jacket FSJ4-50B 1 1/2"1/2" Heliax foam dielectric standard jacket LDF4-50A 2"1/2" Heliax foam dielectric plenum FT4-50T 2"amount of jacket to be removed
28 / Picocell 1900 Antenna System Installation Method 12-0152 September 4, 1998DraftFigure 14 – Cable With GasketPut the gasket on the conductor about 1/16 of an inch from the jacket.Figure 15 – Clamping NutFigure 16 – Trim Outer Conductor1/16"
Picocell 1900 Antenna System Installation / 29 September 4, 1998 Method 12-0152DraftTable 9 – Outer Conductor Trim LengthsFigure 17 – Center Conductor Finishing Figure 18 – Size The Inner ConductorCable description Cable # Connector Amount showing1/4" Heliax superflexible standard jacket FSJ1-50A F1PNM-HF (41PW) 1/16"1/4" Heliax superflexible plenum ETS1-50T F1PNM-HF (41PW) 1/16"3/8" Heliax foam dielectric standard jacket LDF2-50 L2PNM (L42PW) flush3/8" Heliax foam dielectric superflexible, plenum ETS2-50T F2PNM (42SPW) 1/32"1/2" Heliax superflexible standard jacket FSJ4-50B F4PNM (44SEW) 1/16"1/2" Heliax foam dielectric standard jacket LDF4-50A L4PNM (L44PW) flush1/2" Heliax foam dielectric plenum FT4-50T L4PNM (L44PW) flushinner conductor – make sure it is cleandeburr the end
30 / Picocell 1900 Antenna System Installation Method 12-0152 September 4, 1998DraftTable 10 –Center Conductor Trim LengthFigure 19 – Cable/Clamping NutCable description Cable # Connector Inner conductor length1/4" Heliax superflexible standard jacket FSJ1-50A F1PNM-HF (41PW) 1/4"1/4" Heliax superflexible plenum ETS1-50T F1PNM-HF (41PW) 1/4"3/8" Heliax foam dielectric standard jacket LDF2-50 L2PNM (L42PW) 3/16"3/8" Heliax foam dielectric superflexible, ple-num ETS2-50T F2PNM (42SPW) 7/32"1/2" Heliax superflexible standard jacket FSJ4-50B F4PNM (44SEW) 3/16"1/2" Heliax foam dielectric standard jacket LDF4-50A L4PNM (L44PW) 7/32"1/2" Heliax foam dielectric plenum FT4-50T L4PNM (L44PW) 7/32"cross-section of the cable and clamping nut
Picocell 1900 Antenna System Installation / 31 September 4, 1998 Method 12-0152DraftProcedure 6 – Flaring 3/8" and 1/2" cable/connector assemblies: 1. The 3/8" and the 1/2" cable/connector assemblies, LDF2-50/L42PW, ETS2-50T/42SPW, FSJ4-50B/44SEW, LDF4-50A/L44PW, FT4-50T/L44PW, are designed to be self-flaring:2. Slip the outer body of the connector over the clamping nut, and tighten to the appropriate torque using a set of wrenches; see Table 6 for the appropriate torques. The flaring surface of the outer body will flatten the outer conductor against the clamping nut.3. Disassemble the connection and inspect the flare to ensure that there is good metal to metal contact. If it is not correctly flared, repeat the procedure.
32 / Picocell 1900 Antenna System Installation Method 12-0152 September 4, 1998DraftProcedure 7 – Center Conductor Finishing1. The connector assembly kit comes with a thin spacing plate which is used to set the distance between the pin and the outer conductor. It also shields the dielectric foam from excess heat. Before soldering the pin to the inner conductor, place the spacing gauge over the inner connector against the outer conductor/clamping nut.2. Cut a piece of solder equal in length to the inner hole of the pin and place in the pin. Place the pin against the end of the inner conductor and apply the soldering iron at the same time applying slight pressure on the pin.Figure 20 – Assembling the center pin and center conductor.3. Heat the pin with the soldering iron; as the pin heats up, it will melt the solder. The pin will then slide over the inner conductor. Hold for a second longer to ensure and even flow of solder to avoid a cold solder joint from occuring.Note: By first placing solder in the pin a good solder flow is ensured and solder wetting on the pin surface is minimized as is accidentally melting the foam dielectric. It is important to push the pin on as far as it can go. Any excess solder will seep out through the hole on the side of the pin. This is a good indication that solder flowed evenly between the pin and center conductor. 4. Remove any excess solder from the center pin with a fine file. Clean filings off thourghly before final assembly. Note: Avoid scratching the pin when trimming off the excess solder and ensure that the pin is aligned with the axis of the cable.spacing plate tight up against flared outer conductorpin (with piece of solder inside) pushed against inner conductor
Picocell 1900 Antenna System Installation / 33 September 4, 1998 Method 12-0152DraftProcedure 8 – Assembling the Connector Body1. Slide the second O ring onto the groove on the clamping nut and apply a thin coat of silicone grease. Keep all connector threads free of grease. Attach the outer body (and flare ring if necessary): Note: The 1/4" connectors have a flare ring that must be inserted into the outer body before it is threaded onto the clamping nut.2. Thread the outer body onto the clamping nut and tighten the connection with wrenches, see Figure 23. Do not turn the clamping nut to tighten, turn only the outer body until secure. To ensure a proper connection use a torque wrench and tighten to the required torque, see Table 6.3. you will have difficulty putting the outer body on the clamping nut if the pin is askew. Straighten the pin out slightly and the outer body should go into place.4. Check pin alignment to verify the center pin is centered. If it is not, slide the pin alignment tool over the pin and center it.5. Check pin depth with the depth gauge to check the setting of the pin. The gauge shows whether the contact pin is positioned within tolerance. The gauge is pushed onto the pin assembly and a plunger rises to indicate if the pin is installed between the upper and lower tolerance limits. If the pin depth is outside of the tolerances, take off the outer body and check the pin.Note: If the pin exceeds the upper tolerance limit, reheat the solder and make sure the pin is pushed all the way on. If this is not the source of the problem, check the length of the inner conductor. If the inner conductor is too long, recut the inner conductor. Re-solder the pin on and repeat procedure 7 and 8.Note: If the pin is below the lower tolerance level, the length of the inner conductor has been cut too short. Tightening the clamping nut might correct this situation if the inner conductor has not been cut too short. If it has been cut too short, you will have to start the assembly process over again. 6. Slide the black heat-shrink over the connector and cable; use the heat gun to shrink it in place. Be careful not to melt the heatshrink or the jacket.Figure 21 – Final Assemblyput O ring in grooveslide flare ring over pinattach outer body
34 / Picocell 1900 Antenna System Installation Method 12-0152 September 4, 1998Draft7.3 ReferencesDocument Number TitleIM 04-0241 Picocell 1900 CSI Installation and PlanningIM 04-0242 Picocell 1900 General Information and PlannngIM 08-0243 Picocell 1900 CSI Equipment Handling and SecuringIM 04-0244 Picocell 1900 System Cabling and Cross ConnectIM 12-0152 Picocell 1900 Antenna System InstallationIM 02-0245 Picocell 1900 transceiver InstallationIM 12-0152 PICOCELL 1900 Antenna System InstallationIM 22-0246 Picocell 1900 Radio and CSI Power upIM 24-0247 Picocell 1900 Equipment Loading and Diagnos-ticsIM 28-0248 Picocell 1900 Radio Commissioning with the IFR 1900IM 28-0249 Picocell 1900 System TestAndrew Bulletin 237161 Connector attachment for Heliax FSJ2-50 Coaxial CableAndrew Bulletin 237269 Connector attachment for Heliax FSJ4-50B Coax-ial CableAndrew Bulletin 37383D Connector attachment for Heliax LDF-50A coaxial CableAndrew Bulletin 37439B Connectors for Heliax FSJ1-50A Superflexible Coaxial CableAndrew Bulletin 37572A Connectors for Heliax LDF2-50 Foam-dielectic Coaxial Cable
Picocell 1900 Antenna System Installation / 35 September 4, 1998 Method 12-0152Draft Appendix A - 4 Port Hybrid Insertion LossesThe 4 port hybrid provides isolation between opposite input ports and between opposite output ports while providing a nominal 3.5 dB splitting loss between adjacent inputs and outputs. Continuity is bidirectional between adjacent Input and output ports as shown below. Unused ports must be terminated in 50 Ohms to maintain hybrid balance and optimum port return loss.Last PageIN 1IN 2OUT 24 Port Hybrid Insertion lossesOpposite ports 25 dB (typical)Adjacent ports 3.5 dB (typical)OUT 1IN 1 IN 2OUT 2OUT 1Equivalent schematicused in this document.

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