CommScope Technologies 800002-1 Licensed Base Station User Manual IP RN 8000 I C Guide

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IP-RN 8000 Installation & Commissioning Guide 103Chapter 7Installing modulesAbout this chapterThis chapter describes how to install all modules and contains these sections:•Understanding the module installation process on page 104•Installing a Power Amplifier on page 105•Installing a Radio Module on page 108•Connecting the RM to the PA with the RF cable on page 111•Connecting the Sector Radio Kit to the Antenna Interface Unit on page 113•Installing a Timing Frequency Unit on page 116•Installing a Base Input Output/System Controller on page 119•Installing a 1xDOM on page 122WRISTSTRAPWear an ESD strap when handling IP-RN 8000 modules.
Chapter 7 ● Installing modules104 Release 2.0, 910056 Rev01dUnderstanding the module installation processThis process explains all steps and procedures to follow when installing modules into the cabinet.1. Installing Sector Radio Kit(s)These procedures explain how to install the two modules in a Sector Radio Kit. Repeat the procedures in this section for each sector in your installation. Typical installations support three sectors, but one or two sector installations are possible. In addition, several cable connections need to be made involving the Radio Module, the Power Amplifier module and the Antenna Interface Unit for each sector. Follow these steps for each Sector Radio Kit you install:a. See Installing a Power Amplifier on page 105.b. See Installing a Radio Module on page 108.c. See Connecting the RM to the PA with the RF cable on page 111.d. See Connecting the Sector Radio Kit to the Antenna Interface Unit on page 113.2. Installing Digital Module Kit(s) These procedures explain how to install the three modules in a Digital Module Kit. • If you are installing a non-redundant node, follow these procedures once for the primary Digital Module Kit. • For redundant installations, follow these procedures twice, once for the primary Digital Module Kit and once for the redundant Digital Module Kit. a. See Installing a Timing Frequency Unit on page 116.b. See Installing a Base Input Output/System Controller on page 119.c. See Installing a 1xDOM on page 122.This procedure is complete. You must power the system on. Go to Powering the node on page 126.
Installing a Power AmplifierIP-RN 8000 Installation & Commissioning Guide 105Installing a Power AmplifierThis procedure explains how to install a Power Amplifier (PA) module.Be sure you have read and understood Understanding the module installation process on page 104 before continuing.Requirements• ESD wrist strap• Slotted screwdriverWARNINGThe PA weighs 22 pounds (10 kg). To avoid injury, use both hands when handling. Hold the module handle with one hand and place the other hand under the bottom module slide.WRISTSTRAPWear an ESD strap and plug it into the ESD jack in the AIU when handling modules or equipment damage can occur. See Figure 9 on page 18.CAUTIONEnsure that you install the PA module into the proper slot (either slot 1 top part, slot 5 top part, or slot 9 top part). Installation into a slot reserved for a different module type can cause equipment damage.
Chapter 7 ● Installing modules106 Release 2.0, 910056 Rev01dProcedure1. Locate the slot into which you will install the PA module.The PA installs in the top part of slots 1, 5, and 9. See Understanding module slot numbering on page 11 for more information.2. Align the PA with the module guides in the top and bottom of the slot of the appropriate sector. 3. Use the module handle to push the PA through the module guides and into the slot until you feel it touch the backplane. NOTEPA modules and RM modules pairs are installed in the top and bottom of the same vertical module slot.Top module guideBottom module guide
Installing a Power AmplifierIP-RN 8000 Installation & Commissioning Guide 1074. Hand tighten the top and bottom captive screws.5. Use a slotted screwdriver to tighten the two captive screws to secure the PA into the chassis.Tighten screws snugly, but do not overtighten them or you might strip the threads.This procedure is complete. Go to Installing a Radio Module on page 108.
Chapter 7 ● Installing modules108 Release 2.0, 910056 Rev01dInstalling a Radio ModuleThis procedure explains how to install a Radio Module (RM).Be sure you have read and understood Understanding the module installation process on page 104 before continuing.Requirements•ESD wrist strap• Slotted screwdriverProcedure1. Locate the slot into which you will install the RM module.The RM installs in the bottom part of slots 1, 5, and 9. See Understanding module slot numbering on page 11 for more information.WRISTSTRAPWear an ESD strap and plug it into the ESD jack in the AIU when handling modules or equipment damage can occur. See Figure 9 on page 18.CAUTIONEnsure that you install the RM module into the proper slot (either slot 1 bottom part, slot 5 bottom part, or slot 9 bottom part). Installation into a slot reserved for a different module type can cause equipment damage.
Installing a Radio ModuleIP-RN 8000 Installation & Commissioning Guide 1092. Open the top and bottom latches on the RM module faceplate.3. Align the RM with the module guides in the top and bottom of the slot of the appropriate sector. 4. Push the RM into the slot until you feel it touch the backplane.
Chapter 7 ● Installing modules110 Release 2.0, 910056 Rev01d5. Simultaneously, slowly close the top and bottom latches.As you close the latches, the RM module is drawn snugly into the chassis. Be sure the RM faceplate does not overlap the PA module. An overlap prevents proper module seating.6. Hand tighten the top and bottom captive screws. 7. Use a slotted screwdriver to tighten the two captive screws to secure the RM into the chassis.Tighten screws snugly, but do not overtighten them or you might strip the threads.This procedure is complete. Go to Connecting the RM to the PA with the RF cable on page 111.
Connecting the RM to the PA with the RF cableIP-RN 8000 Installation & Commissioning Guide 111Connecting the RM to the PA with the RF cableThe transmit signal generated in the RM is sent to the PA for amplification before being transmitted. This procedure explains how to connect the RF port on the RM to the RF port on the PA module using an external cable provided by Airvana for the sector.Be sure you have read and understood Understanding the module installation process on page 104 before continuing.Requirements• ESD wrist strap• Slotted screwdriverProcedure1. Retrieve the RF cable for the sector.The cable is shipped with the modules and is labeled with its part number: 600334.2. Examine the cable to determine which end is connected to the RM and which is connected to the PA. The cable has a natural curve to it that makes it easy to install because it makes both connectors face the same way. However, you have to be sure the right cable ends are connected to the RM and to the PA. So, hold the cable in place and compare the cable connectors to the connectors on the RM and PA modules. If the connectors do not fit, reverse the cable 180 degrees and the connectors should fit.WRISTSTRAPWear an ESD strap and plug it into the ESD jack in the AIU when performing this procedure or equipment damage can occur. See Figure 9 on page 18.
Chapter 7 ● Installing modules112 Release 2.0, 910056 Rev01d3. Gently press one end of the cable to the PA’s RF connector. 4. Gently press the other end of the cable to the RM RF connector.5. Use the small slotted screwdriver to tighten both screws on both connectors to secure the ends of the cable into the module connectors.Tighten snugly but do no over tighten or you can strip the threads.This procedure is complete. Go to Connecting the Sector Radio Kit to the Antenna Interface Unit on page 113.PARMPA RF connectorRF cableRM RF connector
Connecting the Sector Radio Kit to the Antenna Interface UnitIP-RN 8000 Installation & Commissioning Guide 113Connecting the Sector Radio Kit to the Antenna Interface UnitThis procedure explains how to connect the transmit and receive signals on the Antenna Interface Unit (AIU) to the Radio Module (RM) and to the Power Amplifier (PA) module for a single sector. The two AIU receive signals (RX0 and RX 1) are connected to the RM module and the single AIU transmit (TX) signal is connected to the PA module.Be sure you have read and understood Understanding the module installation process on page 104 before continuing.Requirements• ESD wrist strap• Six cable ties• 13/16 inch open ended torque wrench• 5/16 inch open ended torque wrenchProcedure1. Examine the AIU.The cabinet is shipped with nine cables attached, three cables for each the sector.Each cable is labeled with its sector (alpha, beta, or gamma) and its use (TX, RX0, or RX1).2. for each sector, tie the three cables into a bunch with one cable tie near the AIU, and the other cable tie about two feet short of the other end.WRISTSTRAPWear an ESD strap and plug it into the ESD jack in the AIU when performing this procedure or equipment damage can occur. See Figure 9 on page 18.
Chapter 7 ● Installing modules114 Release 2.0, 910056 Rev01d3. For each sector, thread the cable bunch between the cabinet housing and the chassis. Bring the cable bunch back in front of the modules just above the horizontal cabinet frame piece. • If you are installing the alpha or beta sector, thread the cable bunch to the left. • If you are installing the gamma sector, thread the cable bunch to the right. 4. For each sector, hand attach the three sector cables to the appropriate connectors on the RM and PA modules according to their labels. • Connect the TX cable to the PA TX connector.• Connect the RX0 cable to the RM RX0 connector.• Connect the RX1 cable to the RM RX1 connector.NOTE• The cables must be attached to the correct connectors of the equipment will not work. Also, the AIU’s sector cables must be attached to the correct Sector Radio Kits. • The three connectors on the beta sector are in different locations than is shown in the left half of the following figure. For the beta sector, the top left connector is RX0, the top right connector is TX, and the bottom connector is RX1.Alpha and beta sectorcables threaded throughcabinet housingGamma sectorcables
Connecting the Sector Radio Kit to the Antenna Interface UnitIP-RN 8000 Installation & Commissioning Guide 1155. For each sector, tighten all cable connections.a. Using a 5/16 inch open-ended torque wrench set to seven inch-pounds, tighten the three cable connections to the RM and PA.b. Using a 13/16 inch open-ended torque wrench set to seven inch-pounds, tighten the three cable connections AIU.6. If you are not deploying any of the three sectors, remove the sector’s cables from the AIU and save them or dispose of them properly.This procedure is complete. • If you have not completed installation of all Sector Radio Kits in this node, you must repeat these procedures for the next Sector Radio Kit. go to Installing a Power Amplifier on page 105.• If you have completed installation of all Sector Radio Kits in this node, go to Installing a Timing Frequency Unit on page 116. SampleRX0 RX1RX0 RX1TX Sample TX RX1RX0 TX PA module RM module AUI
Chapter 7 ● Installing modules116 Release 2.0, 910056 Rev01dInstalling a Timing Frequency UnitThis procedure explains how to install a Timing Frequency Unit (TFU) module.Be sure you have read and understood Understanding the module installation process on page 104 before continuing.Requirements•ESD wrist strap• Slotted screwdriverProcedure1. Locate the slot into which you will install the TFU module.The primary TFU installs in slot 2. The redundant TFU installs in slot 6. See Understanding module slot numbering on page 11 for more information.WRISTSTRAPWear an ESD strap and plug it into the ESD jack in the AIU when handling modules or equipment damage can occur. See Figure 9 on page 18.CAUTIONEnsure that you install the TFU module into the proper slot (either slot 2 or slot 6). Installation into a slot reserved for a different module type can cause equipment damage.
Installing a Timing Frequency UnitIP-RN 8000 Installation & Commissioning Guide 1172. Open the top and bottom latches on the TFU module faceplate. 3. Align the TFU module with the module guides in the top and bottom of the appropriate slot and gently push the TFU into the slot until you feel it touch the backplane. TFUOpen latchesTFU
Chapter 7 ● Installing modules118 Release 2.0, 910056 Rev01d4. Simultaneously, close the top and bottom latches and hand tighten the top and bottom captive screws. 5. Use a slotted screwdriver to tighten the two captive screws to secure the TFU module into the chassis.Tighten screws snugly, but do not overtighten them or you might strip the threads.This procedure is complete. Go to Installing a Base Input Output/System Controller on page 119.
Installing a Base Input Output/System ControllerIP-RN 8000 Installation & Commissioning Guide 119Installing a Base Input Output/System ControllerThis procedure explains how to install a Base Input Output/System Controller (BIO/SC) module.Be sure you have read and understood Understanding the module installation process on page 104 before continuing.Requirements• ESD wrist strap• Slotted screwdriverProcedure1. Identify the slot in which you will install the BIO/SC module.The primary BIO/SC installs in slot 3. The redundant BIO/SC installs in slot 7. See Understanding module slot numbering on page 11 for more information.WRISTSTRAPWear an ESD strap and plug it into the ESD jack in the AIU when handling modules or equipment damage can occur. See Figure 9 on page 18.CAUTIONEnsure that you install the BIO/SC module into the proper slot (either slot 3 or slot 7). Installation into a slot reserved for a different module type can cause equipment damage.
Chapter 7 ● Installing modules120 Release 2.0, 910056 Rev01d2. Open the top and bottom latches on the BIO/SC module faceplate. 3. Align the BIO/SC with the module guides in the appropriate slot. BIO/SC
Installing a Base Input Output/System ControllerIP-RN 8000 Installation & Commissioning Guide 1214. Gently push the BIO/SC until it touches the backplane. 5. Simultaneously, close the latches and hand tighten the top and bottom captive screws.6. Use a slotted screwdriver to tighten the two captive screws to secure the BIO/SC module into the chassis.Tighten screws snugly. Do not overtighten them or you might strip the threads.This procedure is complete. Go to Installing a 1xDOM on page 122.
Chapter 7 ● Installing modules122 Release 2.0, 910056 Rev01dInstalling a 1xDOMThis procedure explains how to install a 1xDOM module.Be sure you have read and understood Understanding the module installation process on page 104 before continuing.Requirements•ESD wrist strap• Slotted screwdriverProcedure1. Identify the slot in which you will install the 1xDOM module.The primary 1xDOM installs in slot 4. The redundant 1xDOM installs in slot 8.See Understanding module slot numbering on page 11 for more information.WRISTSTRAPWear an ESD strap and plug it into the ESD jack in the AIU when handling modules or equipment damage can occur. See Figure 9 on page 18.CAUTIONEnsure that you install the 1xDOM module into the proper slot (either slot 4 or slot 8). Installing a 1xDOM module into a slot reserved for a different module type can cause equipment damage.
Installing a 1xDOMIP-RN 8000 Installation & Commissioning Guide 1232. Open the top and bottom latches on the 1xDOM module faceplate. 3. Align the 1xDOM with the module guides in the appropriate slot and gently push the module into the chassis until it touches the backplane.NOTEBe careful inserting this module. Take care to avoid collisions with neighboring modules that could damage either module.BIO/SC
Chapter 7 ● Installing modules124 Release 2.0, 910056 Rev01d4. Simultaneously, close the latches and hand tighten the top and bottom captive screws. 5. Use a slotted screwdriver to tighten the two captive screws to secure the TFU module into the chassis.Tighten screws snugly, but do not overtighten them or you might strip the threads.This procedure is complete. • If you still have a Digital Module Kit to install, go to Installing a Timing Frequency Unit on page 116.• Otherwise, go to Powering the node on page 126.Hand tightencaptive screwsClose top andbottom latches
IP-RN 8000 Installation & Commissioning Guide 125Chapter 8Applying primary powerAbout this chapterNow that physical installation is complete, this chapter explains how to power on the IP-RN 8000. This chapter contains a single section:•Powering the node on page 126.
Chapter 8 ● Applying primary power126 Release 2.0, 910056 Rev01dPowering the nodeThis procedure explains how to power on the IP-RN 8000.RequirementsNoneProcedure1. Ensure all switches on the Power Distribution Unit (PDU) are flipped to the right and are set to the OFF position. For information about the switches on the power distribution unit, see Understanding the Power Distribution Unit on page 27.2. Ensure the external circuit breaker controlling power flow on the cabinet’s circuit is closed, enabling power flow. 3. Flip the Main Power switch to the left to turn power ON.The Main Power LED lights green.4. Flip the ALRM switch to the left to power ON the alarm panel.5. Flip the HXCH switch to the left to turn power ON for the heat exchanger.As the heat exchanger initializes, LEDs on the heat exchanger on the inside front door blink.6. Flip the FANS switch to the left to power ON power for the fans.7. On each PA installed, flip the Power switch up to turn on power for the PA.8. Flip the CHAS switch to the left to power ON the chassis.This switch controls power flow to all modules.Each module’s Power LED illuminates green.If any of the LEDs do not illuminate as expected, contact Airvana.This procedure is complete. Go to Understanding the commissioning process on page 128.WARNINGAt this point main power is on but you have not turned on power to the heat exchanger or the fans. Do not leave the IP-RN 8000 in this condition for more than a few minutes or over heating could result. Be sure you continue with the power on procedure without delay.
IP-RN 8000 Installation & Commissioning Guide 127Chapter 9Commissioning processAbout this chapterThis chapter explains the main steps to follow when commissioning the IP-RN 8000. This chapter contains the following sections:•Understanding the commissioning process on page 128•Understanding commissioning requirements on page 129
Chapter 9 ● Commissioning process128 Release 2.0, 910056 Rev01dUnderstanding the commissioning processThis process explains the steps to follow when commissioning the IP-RN 8000. Each step consists of one or more procedures that must be performed in order and to completion before proceeding with the next step. 1. Understanding commissioningA list of the materials, scripts, and information you need to commission the node.See Understanding commissioning requirements on page 129.See Understanding the scripting process on page 146 in Chapter 12, Running the commissioning script.2. Establishing a serial CLI link to the nodeCreate a CLI/serial connection from the laptop and the node.See Understanding the CLI connection process on page 132 in Chapter 10, Establishing CLI connections.3. Optionally updating node softwareEnsure the node is running the correct software release and, if necessary, update the software release.See Understanding the software update process on page 140 in Chapter 11, Updating node software.4. Running the commissioning scriptConfigure the node to the normal operating configuration by running the commissioning script provided by the network planner.See Running the commissioning script on page 145 in Chapter 12, Running the commissioning script.5. Performing backhaul loopback testsReboot the node to enter diagnostics mode and perform backhaul loopback tests.See Chapter 13, Loopback testing backhaul links6. Measuring and calibrating transmit powerSee Understanding the transmit power calibration process on page 170 in Chapter 14, Calibrating transmit power.7. Completing commissioningEnsure the node is operational and prepare the cell site for the technician’s departure.See Understanding the commissioning completion process on page 188 in Chapter 15, Completing commissioning.This procedure is complete. Commissioning is complete. This is the end of the installation and commissioning process.
Understanding commissioning requirementsIP-RN 8000 Installation & Commissioning Guide 129Understanding commissioning requirementsRequirementsInstallation must be completeCommissioning cannot be performed until installation is complete. See Understanding installation and commissioning on page 40.Other requirementsCommissioning requires the following:• A laptop running at least Microsoft Windows 98• Terminal emulation software, such as HyperTerminal• Serial cable with male DB-9 connector for attaching to the female DB-9 on the BIO/SC side and a connector on the laptop side that is correct or the laptop’s serial portFor information on the DB-9 pin-out, see Table 35 on page 196.• The commissioning script must have been created by network planning personnel and must have been provided to the field technician. The commissioning script comprehensively configures the node for normal operations.• Power meter to test and set RF transmission power during commissioning with connector/adapter appropriate for the antenna cables exiting the Rox System cabinet seal.• 30 dB attenuator pad 30 dB attenuator pad with connector appropriate for antenna jumper cable rated for a maximum of 50 watts• A power splitter to split the transmit signal for use by the power meter and the AT, with appropriate cables and connector adapters • 1xEV-DO access terminal (AT)Software update requirementsIf the field technician is going to change the software release running on the node, the following are also required:• FTP client software (included with Windows 98 and later operating systems) to transfer the software release to the node.The BIO/SC software contains an FTP server that is also used to transfer the release.• The laptop must have an Ethernet network interface card (NIC). The software is transferred to the node over the Ethernet.• A cross-over ethernet cable with standard RJ-45 connectors.The cross over cable is required to connect the laptop Ethernet port directly to the BIO/SC craft Ethernet port without going through an Ethernet switch. If you bring an Ethernet switch, then two straight-through Ethernet cables are also required (laptop to switch, and switch to BIO/SC).• The technician must know how to configure the IP address of the laptop Ethernet NIC.IP must be configured on the laptop Ethernet NIC and on the BIO/SC craft Ethernet port in order to use FTP to transfer the software release from the laptop to the BIO/SC. • The software release that is transferred on to the node
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IP-RN 8000 Installation & Commissioning Guide 131Chapter 10Establishing CLI connectionsAbout this chapterThis chapter explains how to establish CLI connections with node and contains the following: •Understanding the CLI connection process on page 132•Understanding CLI/serial connections on page 132•Establishing the CLI/serial connection on page 135•Understanding craft Ethernet connection to the node on page 133•Configuring IP on the craft Ethernet and laptop on page 137•Establishing the CLI/telnet/Ethernet connection on page 138
Chapter 10 ● Establishing CLI connections132 Release 2.0, 910056 Rev01dUnderstanding the CLI connection processThis section explains the process for making a CLI connection. 1. Understanding CLI optionsSee Understanding CLI/serial connections on page 132.2. Establishing a CLI /serial link with the nodeA serial link for CLI node management is created from the laptop to the node.See Establishing the CLI/serial connection on page 135.3. Optionally establishing a CLI/telnet/craft Ethernet session with the node.CLI/telnet/craft Ethernet is required when you need multiple simultaneous CLI sessions with the node.a. Configuring IP on the craft Ethernet and laptop on page 137b. Establishing the CLI/telnet/Ethernet connection on page 138This procedure is complete. Understanding CLI/serial connectionsThe command line interface (CLI) enables text-based, command-oriented management of the IP-RN 8000. The CLI can be accessed in three ways:• CLI/serial — Direct connection to the craft serial port on the BIO/SC, RM, and TFU module serial craft ports• CLI/telnet/craft Ethernet — A laptop’s Ethernet adapter is connected to the craft Ethernet port on the BIO/SC module, IP is configured on the laptop on the craft Ethernet, and a telnet session provides CLI access.• CLI/telnet/backhaul — When the node is fully configured and functional backhaul links, you can telnet to the node’s node IP address from anyplace on the IP network.CLI/serialCLI/serial is the simplest form of CLI connection. It is only available when you are local to the serial port. This form of CLI connection is required during initial phases of commissioning. For example, you must use CLI/serial to set the craft Ethernet IP address if you then want to use CLI/telnet/craft Ethernet. You can only have a single CLI/serial connection to a node at a time when using CLI/serial. CLI/serial connection requires a cable to link the serial craft port on the network element to a serial port (typically a COM port) on a laptop or other device. Launch a terminal emulation program on the laptop (such as Hyperterminal) and configure the communications settings appropriately (see Establishing the CLI/serial connection on page 135).CLI/serial on redundant systemsCLI/serial connection is made by connecting a laptop running terminal emulation software to the serial port on the BIO/SC module. Redundant systems have two BIO/SC modules. In almost all cases, you should plug the serial cable into the active BIO/SC module. You can tell which BIO/SC module is active by examining the LEDs on the BIO/SC modules. See Understanding the Base Input Output/System Controller module on page 22.
Understanding craft Ethernet connection to the nodeIP-RN 8000 Installation & Commissioning Guide 133When configuring the node from the active BIO/SC module, all configurations apply to the entire node. However, there are some cases where you need to plug the serial cable into the serial port on the inactive BIO/SC module. For example, if the node uses Ethernet backhauls, the only way to loopback test the Ethernet link associated with the inactive module is to plug the serial cable into the serial port on the inactive BIO/SC module. CLI/telnet/craft EthernetCLI/telnet/craft Ethernet is made by connecting an Ethernet adapter on your laptop to the Ethernet craft port on the BIO/SC module, either directly using a cross over cable or through a switch or hub using straight through cables. You must configure appropriate IP addresses and masks on the BIO/SC Ethernet port (using CLI/serial) and on the laptop Ethernet port. Then you launch telnet and open a CLI session with the node using the node IP address or the craft Ethernet IP address.Because you can open multiple CLI sessions at a time using telnet, this method is required during certain phases of the commissioning procedure.CLI/telnet/backhaulCLI/telnet/backhaul is made through the existing backhaul network. This assumes a normally operating network with backhaul links that are up and running and IP addressing that is fully configured and correct. You can open a telnet session with the node’s node IP address from any location support by the IP network design. Understanding craft Ethernet connection to the nodeThe BIO/SC module has two craft ports:• Female DB-9 for serial connections• RJ-45 EthernetFor information about BIO/SC craft ports, see Understanding the Base Input Output/System Controller module on page 22. There are two ways to connect a laptop Ethernet to the BIO/SC craft Ethernet (see Figure 21):• Directly using a cross-over cable• Indirectly using an Ethernet switch and two straight-through cables
Chapter 10 ● Establishing CLI connections134 Release 2.0, 910056 Rev01dFigure 21 Two craft Ethernet connectivity optionsIP-RN 8000IP-RN 8000BIO/SC moduleCross-over cableCraft EthernetBIO/SC moduleCraft EthernetStraight-through cablesEthernet switch
Establishing the CLI/serial connectionIP-RN 8000 Installation & Commissioning Guide 135Establishing the CLI/serial connectionThis procedure explains how to connect the laptop’s COM port to the active BIO/SC’s craft serial port and how to start the CLI/serial session. It is assumed the IP-RN 8000 is powered on.Requirements• A laptop running at least Microsoft Windows 98• The laptop must have either sufficient batteries to run throughout the commissioning process or it must have a power source and appropriate power adapter• Terminal emulation software, such as Hyperterminal, which comes with Windows• Serial cable with male DB-9 connector for attaching to the female DB-9 on the BIO/SC side and a connector on the laptop side that is appropriate for the laptop’s serial portProcedure1. Open the PC shelf on the inside of the front door and place the laptop securely on the shelf.See Opening the PC shelf on page 201.2. Boot up the laptop. 3. Retrieve the CLI cable.4. Determine which BIO/SC module is active.If there is only a single BIO/SC installed, it is installed in slot 3 and is active. If there are two BIO/SC modules installed, check the ACTIVE LEDs to determine which one is active and which is standby. See Understanding the Base Input Output/System Controller module on page 22. Typically the primary BIO/SC module in slot 3 is the active module and the redundant BIO/SC module in slot 7 is the standby module. 5. Plug the male DB-9 end of the serial cable into the female DB-9 craft port on the active BIO/SC module.6. Plug the other end of the serial cable into the COM port of the laptop.BIO/SCDB-9connectorConnect to laptopCOM portConnect to DB-9 serial porton active BIO/SC
Chapter 10 ● Establishing CLI connections136 Release 2.0, 910056 Rev01d7. Launch the terminal emulation program. You can use HyperTerminal, which comes with windows, or any terminal emulation program of your choice.8. Open a terminal connection as appropriate for the terminal emulation software.9. Configure the terminal connection parameters as shown in Table .10. Press <ENTER> on the laptop. The CLI command prompt displays as follows:AIRVANA-03>This procedure is complete. Table 22 Terminal settings for CLI/serial connectionSetting ValueTerminal emulation type VT220 or VT100Bits per second (BAUD) 38400Data bits 8Parity NoneStop bits 1Flow control NoneNOTEIf you are establishing CLI/serial connection the craft serial ports on the RM or TFU modules, you must set the Bits per second to 112500.
Configuring IP on the craft Ethernet and laptopIP-RN 8000 Installation & Commissioning Guide 137Configuring IP on the craft Ethernet and laptopThis procedure explains how to configure IP addressing so that you can use FTP to transfer the new release from the laptop Ethernet to the node over the active BIO/SC Ethernet craft port. This procedure requires an active CLI/serial connection to the active BIO/SC.1. Enter the following commands to set the IP address on the Ethernet craft port of the active BIO/SC:AIRVANA-03>enableAIRVANA-03#configureAIRVANA-03(config)#interface ethernet1/3/2AIRVANA-03(config-if)#ip address 10.0.0.1/24AIRVANA-03(config-if)#no shutdownAIRVANA-03(config-if)#exitAIRVANA-03(config)#exitAIRVANA-03#exit2. Enter the following IP configuration into the Ethernet network interface card (NIC) on your laptop:• IP address: 10.0.0.2• Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0• Default gateway: no default gateway is required — leave it blank.This procedure is complete. Go to Establishing the CLI/telnet/Ethernet connection on page 138.NOTE• ethernet1/3/2 identifies the craft Ethernet interface on the BIO/SC in slot 3 as follows: The “1” means this node. The “3” means slot 3. The “2” means craft Ethernet.• This IP address and mask and the IP address and mask configured in the next step form a subnet. You can use any two IP addresses that are in the same subnet. NOTEAirvana does not specify the laptop operating system and cannot specify the exact steps you need to take to configure the IP information for the Ethernet NIC.
Chapter 10 ● Establishing CLI connections138 Release 2.0, 910056 Rev01dEstablishing the CLI/telnet/Ethernet connectionThis procedure explains how to physically connect the laptop to the node through the craft Ethernet Requirements• Either a cross-over RJ-45 Ethernet cable• Or two straight-through Ethernet RJ-45 cables and an Ethernet switch with a power supplyProcedure1. Plug one end of your RJ-45 cable into the craft Ethernet port on the active BIO/SC module.The Active LED is lit on the BIO/SC module. (On non-redundant systems there is only a single BIO/SC module and it is always active.)For information about the LEDs on the BIO/SC module, see Understanding the Base Input Output/System Controller module on page 22.2. If you are using a cross-over RJ-45 cable and no Ethernet switch to connect the laptop to the node:a. Plug the free end of the cable into the laptop Ethernet. b. Skip step 3 and go to step 4.3. If you are using two straight-through cables and an Ethernet switch to connect the laptop to the node:a. Connect the free end of the cable into a switch portb. Connect one end of the second cable into another switch portc. Connect the free end of the second cable into the laptop Ethernet portd. Power on the Ethernet switch.The switch LED for the Ethernet port lights indicating an operational Ethernet link.4. On the laptop, open a telnet session to the node using the node’s craft Ethernet IP address (or to the IP address of another Airvana device, for example the IP-RNC 8500 to which this node is homed), as follows:a. Open a command prompt window on the laptop by clicking Start ⇒ Run, entering CMD and clicking OK.b. At the command prompt in the new command window, type telnet <IPaddress>, where <IPaddress> is the IP address you configured for the BIO/SC craft Ethernet using the CLI/serial connection (or the IP address of another Airvana device, such as the management IP address of an IP-RNC 8500).The following displays indicating a CLI/telnet session is active:AIRVANA-03>This procedure is complete. Go to Updating node software on page 139 or Chapter 12, Running the commissioning script as appropriate.
IP-RN 8000 Installation & Commissioning Guide 139Chapter 11Updating node softwareAbout this chapterThis chapter describes how to check the node’s software release version and optionally update it. This chapter contains the following sections:•Understanding the software update process on page 140•Checking the active release and free disk space on page 140•Transferring the node software from the laptop to the node on page 142•Activating the release on page 144
Chapter 11 ● Updating node software140 Release 2.0, 910056 Rev01dUnderstanding the software update processThe process explains how to check the version of the node’s currently executing software release, how to transfer a new release to the node, and how to reboot the node using the new release.1. Checking the current release and free disk spaceThis is optional and may not need to be performed during installation for some nodes. Consult your network planner. See Checking the active release and free disk space on page 140.2. Transferring the new release to the nodeThe new release is transferred over the IP/Ethernet connection using FTP.See Transferring the node software from the laptop to the node on page 142.3. Activating the new releaseThe node is reset using the new release.See Activating the release on page 144.This procedure is complete. This process is complete. Go to Running the commissioning script on page 145.Checking the active release and free disk spaceThis procedure explains how to use the CLI to check the currently active software release on the node, how to check the amount of free disk space on the node, and how to delete files if more free space is needed before transferring a new release to the node. It is assumed you have an active CLI session. This procedure is unnecessary if you are not intending to update the node’s software release version. RequirementsA CLI/serial connection to the node.See Establishing CLI connections on page 131.NOTEThe node’s software release version can be updated later from a centralized location using AirVista or CLI/telnet.
Checking the active release and free disk spaceIP-RN 8000 Installation & Commissioning Guide 141Procedure1. Enter the show version command as follows:AIRVANA-03>show versionThe CLI output displays the currently executing release. Make note of whether you need to update the release.2. Use the shell command to enter the CLI shell as follows:AIRVANA-03>shellThe following prompt displays:AIRVANA-03(shell)(disk0:/)>3. Enter the ls command to check how much free space there is on the node’s disk as follows:AIRVANA-03(shell)(disk0:/)>lsThe following displays with data values as appropriate for the node. Note the “Free MBytes” at the bottom. This indicates the amount of free space on the disk.size date time name---------- ------ ----- --------------- 32768 May 23 14:43 active/ 32768 May 23 14:18 images/ 511 May 15 15:23 config.bin 32768 May 23 14:49 logs/ 32768 May 20 12:56 backup/ 32768 Apr 10 07:52 dcbackup/ 524288 May 13 21:18 leofsFree MBytes 381364. If there is less than 30 Mbytes free, use the xrm command as follows to delete all files in the disk0:/images directory:AIRVANA-03(shell)(disk0:/)>xrm imagesThe following displays, indicating the files being deleted from the c:\images directory.deleting file images/rn8500.2.0.0.tardeleting file images/version.txt...5. Enter the exit command to leave the shell and return to the normal CLI prompt.The following prompt displays:AIRVANA-03>This procedure is complete.
Chapter 11 ● Updating node software142 Release 2.0, 910056 Rev01dTransferring the node software from the laptop to the nodeThis procedure explains how to use FTP to transfer the new software release from the laptop to the node over the IP/Ethernet connection. The software release must be on the laptop.RequirementsAn CLI/telnet/craft Ethernet connection from the laptop to the node of the BIO/SC craft Ethernet.• See Configuring IP on the craft Ethernet and laptop on page 137• See Establishing the CLI/telnet/Ethernet connection on page 138Procedure1. On the laptop, open a command line window:a. Select Start > Runb. Type cmd in the text boxc. Click the OK buttonThe command line application window opens and the command prompt displays as follows:C:\>2. Launch the Windows FTP client in the command line window by entering the followingC:\>ftpThe following command prompt displays:ftp>3. Open an FTP connection with the node by entering the following:ftp>open 10.0.0.1The following displays:Connected to 10.0.0.1:220 VxWorks (5.4) FTP server readyUser (<IP ADDRESS):(none)):4. Press the <ENTER> key.The following displays:Password required: NOTEThis procedure requires a working IP connection from the laptop Ethernet to the BIO/SC craft Ethernet port. It does not actually require a CLI/telnet connection. Follow both procedures listed above with the exception of launching the talent session (the second part of the second procedure).
Transferring the node software from the laptop to the nodeIP-RN 8000 Installation & Commissioning Guide 1435. Press the <Enter> key.The following displays:ftp>6. Enter the following to enable hash mark printing.ftp>hash7. Enter the following to change the FTP directory on the node to the images directory:ftp>cd imagesThe following displays:ftp>Hash mark printing On ftp: (2048 bytes/hash mark).Now, FTP will output a number sign (#) to the DOS FTP command prompt for every 2048 bytes transferred. This enables you to watch the progress of the file transfer.8. Enter the following to change the FTP file transfer mode to binary:ftp>binaryYou are now ready to transfer the software release from the laptop to the node.9. Enter the following to transfer the release from the laptop to the node disk0:/images directory:ftp>put <path and release filename>Where <path and release filename> is the complete path and filename for the release on your laptop.For example, if the release is in the c:\releases\IPRN8000\ directory and if the release filename is rn.2.0.0.tar, enter the followingftp>put c:\releases\IPRN8000\rn.2.0.0.tarFTP displays a long series of hash marks (“###########...) indicating the file transfer is progressing. The following displays to indicate a successful file transfer:(line #): Transfer completedThe release is now on the node in the following directory: disk0:/imagesThis procedure is complete. Go to Activating the release on page 144
Chapter 11 ● Updating node software144 Release 2.0, 910056 Rev01dActivating the releaseThis procedure explains how to use the activate command to make the release you just transferred to the node the current running release. This procedure assumes you have an active CLI/serial connection to the active BIO/SC module. 1. Enter the following commands to enter Global Configuration Mode in the CLI:AIRVANA-03>enableAIRVANA-03#configure2. Enter the following command to reset the node using the software release you just transferred to the node:AIRVANA-03(config)#activate image <release> rebootWhere <release> is the filename of the release that was transferred to the node.For example:AIRVANA-03(config)#activate image rn.2.0.0.tar rebootThis command:• Copies the previous release (rn.2.0.0.tar) into the disk0:/backup directory• Extracts the rn.2.0.0.0.tar release into the disk0:/active directory• Reboots the node using the 2.0.0.0 releaseThis step takes about four minutes to complete.This procedure is complete. Go to Chapter 12, Running the commissioning script.NOTEIf you also need to update the boot code, add the updateboot switch to the command as follows: activate image <release> reboot updateboot.
IP-RN 8000 Installation & Commissioning Guide 145Chapter 12Running the commissioning scriptAbout this chapterThis chapter describes how to run the commissioning script to configure the node for normal operations. This chapter contains the following sections:•Understanding the scripting process on page 146•Initializing the node to receive a file with kermit on page 147•Transmitting a script from a laptop to the network element on page 148•Verifying the script file is on the node on page 154•Running the script on page 155
Chapter 12 ● Running the commissioning script146 Release 2.0, 910056 Rev01dUnderstanding the scripting processThis process explains all steps and procedures to follow when transferring a script to a node and running the script.1. Understanding scripts and script transfer optionsThis procedure explains how to use the kermit protocol over a serial link to the node to transfer the script file to the node. This is the simplest method. However, you can also use FTP to the node if you have an IP connection. See Understanding scripts on page 146.See Understanding script transfer options on page 147.2. Initializing the node to receive the script file with kermitUsing CLI, enter the node shell and prepare the node to receive the file from the laptop over the serial connection using the kermit protocol.See Initializing the node to receive a file with kermit on page 147.3. Initializing the laptop and transmitting the script file with kermitLaunch HyperTerminal and send the file using the kermit protocol.See Transmitting a script from a laptop to the network element on page 1484. Verifying the script file is on the nodeVerify the script file was transferred to the node.See Verifying the script file is on the node on page 154.5. Running the script file on the nodeRun the script file on the node to update the node’s operating configurationSee Running the script on page 155.This procedure is complete. Understanding scriptsScripts are collections of CLI commands stored in a text file. The script is created by centralized network planners and provided to the installer/commissioner. The script is transferred to the node using Hyperterminal (or any application that supports the kermit file transfer protocol) or FTP and executed with the CLI copy command to update the node’s operating configuration. The write command should occur at the beginning of the script to copy the current configuration to disk. If there is an error during script execution and you reboot the network element, the configuration is restored.
Understanding script transfer optionsIP-RN 8000 Installation & Commissioning Guide 147Understanding script transfer optionsThere are two ways files can be transferred to a node:• Through the BIO/SC craft serial port using the kermit protocol• Through the craft Ethernet or the backhaul using FTPThere are typically two types of files you need to transfer to the node:• A software release for upgrading node operating software• A script file for updating the operating configuration of the nodeWhich method is used depends on the following considerations:Serial link requires less configurationThe kermit over the serial connection requires less configuration than FTP. No connection to the craft Ethernet is required, and no configuration of IP addresses is required. All that is required is a serial cable connecting the laptop COM port to the BIO/SC craft serial port. However, if you already have an IP connection to the node, then FTP is a straightforward and convenient way to transfer either script files or software releases to the node. Remote file transfer requires FTPThe serial link can only be used if you are at the same physical location as the node. If you are not at the same physical location, you can transfer files using FTP. Use FTP to transfer large files such as software releases Large files such as software releases should be transferred to the node using FTP through the craft Ethernet or through the backhaul because it can take hours to transfer such large files through the serial port.Initializing the node to receive a file with kermitThis procedure explains how to initialize the node to receive a file transmitted from a laptop connected over a serial connection using the kermit protocol. The script file must be transferred to the node before it can be executed on the node. This procedure assumes you have an operational CLI connection to the active BIO/SC module. For information, see Establishing the CLI/serial connection on page 135.You must also have the script file on your laptop.1. Use shell to change to the command line shell as follows:AIRVANA-03>shellThe following prompt displays:AIRVANA-03(shell)(disk0:/)>2. Use ls to check whether the config directory exists:AIRVANA-03(shell)(disk0:/)>ls
Chapter 12 ● Running the commissioning script148 Release 2.0, 910056 Rev01d3. Examine the output from the ls command. If there is no config directory, create the config directory by entering the following:AIRVANA-03(shell)(disk0:/)>mkdir config4. Move to the config directory by entering the following:AIRVANA-03(shell)(disk0:/)>cd configThe following displays:AIRVANA-03(shell)(disk0:config)>5. Prepare the node to use kermit to receive the file by entering the following:AIRVANA-03(shell)(disk0:config)>kermit receive <filename>Where <filename> is the name you want the script file to have after it is received on the node through kermit. This is not necessarily the same file name that the script file has on the laptop. The CLI is now locked waiting to receive a file. Now you must prepare the laptop and transmit the script file using kermit.This procedure is complete. Go to Transmitting a script from a laptop to the network element on page 148.Transmitting a script from a laptop to the network elementThis procedure explains how to transmit a script file from the laptop to a node that is already initialized to receive the file using kermit over the serial connection using kermit.1. Launch HyperTerminal.On the laptop on, click Windows Start ⇒Programs ⇒ Accessories ⇒ Communications ⇒ HyperTerminal.NOTEThe click sequence to launch Hyperterminal is different on different versions of Windows.
Transmitting a script from a laptop to the network elementIP-RN 8000 Installation & Commissioning Guide 149The following splash screen displays while HyperTerminal launches:After a few seconds, the splash screen is replaced by the following:
Chapter 12 ● Running the commissioning script150 Release 2.0, 910056 Rev01d2. Enter a name for the connection, for example: ScriptFileTransferOverSerial and click OK.By entering a name for this connection, you can optionally save the connection and open it later without having to re-enter the connection parameters.After clicking OK, the following window displays:3. Ensure the proper COM port is selected in the Connect using pull down selection list.The correct COM port is the one to which you have connected the serial cable.
Transmitting a script from a laptop to the network elementIP-RN 8000 Installation & Commissioning Guide 1514. Click OK and the following COM1 properties window displays:a. In the Bits per second pull down selection list, select 38400.b. Ensure the Data bits selection is 8.c. Ensure the Parity selection is None.d. Ensure the Stop bits selection is 1.e. In the Flow control pull down selection list, select None.f. Click OK to close the COM Properties window.5. Open the Send File window.Select Transfer ⇒ Send File...
Chapter 12 ● Running the commissioning script152 Release 2.0, 910056 Rev01dThe following displays:6. Click the Browse... button to find the script file to transfer, or, in the Filename text box, enter the path and file name of the script file.
Transmitting a script from a laptop to the network elementIP-RN 8000 Installation & Commissioning Guide 1537. In the Protocol pull down selection list, select Kermit.8. Click the Send button to send the designated script file to the node.This procedure is complete. The script file is now transferred to the node. The next step is to return to the node CLI shell and confirm the script file is on the node. Go to Verifying the script file is on the node on page 154.
Chapter 12 ● Running the commissioning script154 Release 2.0, 910056 Rev01dVerifying the script file is on the nodeThis procedure explains how to verify the script file has been transferred successfully to the node and how to leave the command shell.1. Look at the CLI output. If the kermit file transfer failed, an error message displays. If it has failed, attempt the transfer again by going to Initializing the node to receive a file with kermit on page 147. 2. Check the contents of the disk0:/config directory with the ls command to see whether the script file is present as follows:AIRVANA-03(shell)(disk0:config)>lsThe list of files in the directory is displayed with the size of each file. Ensure the script file you transferred is present and has a file size greater than 0. Note that the file name is the name you entered in the CLI command kermit receive <filename>, not the file name of the file before it was transmitted from the laptop.If the file is not present, attempt the transfer again by going to Initializing the node to receive a file with kermit on page 147. 3. Use the exit command to leave the command shell and return to the normal CLI prompt, as follows:AIRVANA-03(shell)(disk0:config)>exitThe following prompt displays:AIRVANA-03>This procedure is complete. Go to Running the script on page 155.
Running the scriptIP-RN 8000 Installation & Commissioning Guide 155Running the scriptThis procedure explains how to run a configuration script.1. Use the enable command to enter the privileged EXEC mode, as follows:AIRVANA-03>enableThe CLI prompt changes to the Privilege EXEC prompt, as follows:AIRVANA-03#2. Run the commissioning script by using the CLI copy command to copy it to system:running-config, as follows:AIRVANA-03#copy disk0:/config/<scriptFileName> system:running-configwhere:•copy is the CLI copy command•disk0:/config/ specifies the required path to the script •<scriptFileName> is the name of the script file•system:running-config is the required destination file nameAlways specify system:running-config as the destination file when using the CLI copy command to run the commissioning script.For example: copy disk0:/config/nodea.txt system:running-configThe node runs the commissioning script you specified. When the script finishes executing, the CLI displays the script done message, as follows:AIRVANA-03#script doneIf the script fails to execute successfully or encounters errors, the CLI displays an appropriate error messages and the script stops running at the point where the faulty CLI command tried to execute.3. Return to the base command prompt by typing exit followed by the <ENTER> key twice times, as follows:AIRVANA-03#exitAIRVANA-03>This procedure is complete. WARNINGRunning a configuration script changes the node’s current configuration and can be service disrupting.
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IP-RN 8000 Installation & Commissioning Guide 157Chapter 13Loopback testing backhaul linksAbout this chapterThis chapter describes how to perform loopback tests on each backhaul cable and contains the following sections:•Understanding the backhaul link loopback test process on page 158•Understanding backhaul loopback testing on page 159•Understanding a typical T1/E1 backhaul network on page 160•Understanding Ethernet loopbacks on page 160•Looping back T1/E1 backhaul links on page 161•Looping back Ethernet backhaul links on page 162•Entering diagnostic mode and configuring test parameters on page 163•Performing external loopback tests on backhaul links on page 164•Troubleshooting failed backhaul links on page 166•Removing physical loopbacks on page 168
Chapter 13 ● Loopback testing backhaul links158 Release 2.0, 910056 Rev01dUnderstanding the backhaul link loopback test processThis process explains the steps you should follow for performing loop back tests. Loopback testing each backhaul link is recommended to ensure correct installation and operation at the physical layer.1. Understanding the backhaul loopback processThis section explains the T1/E1 loopback testing process. See Understanding backhaul loopback testing on page 159.See Understanding a typical T1/E1 backhaul network on page 160.See Understanding Ethernet loopbacks on page 160.2. Install external loopbacks on each backhaul cable• If the backhaul cables are T1 or E1, go to Looping back T1/E1 backhaul links on page 161• If the backhaul link(s) are Ethernet, go to Looping back Ethernet backhaul links on page 1623. Preparing for loopback testsEnter CLI diagnostic mode and configure the test parameters.See Entering diagnostic mode and configuring test parameters on page 163.4. Running loopback tests on each backhaulPerform the loopback test for all backhaul links. See Performing external loopback tests on backhaul links on page 164.5. Troubleshooting failed backhaul link(s) Take additional steps to troubleshoot and correct any backhaul link(s) that failed the external loopback tests. See Troubleshooting failed backhaul links on page 166.6. Removing physical loopbacksThe external loops at the far end of all cables must be removed.See Removing physical loopbacks on page 168This procedure is complete. You must complete the commissioning. Go to Understanding the commissioning completion process on page 188.
Understanding backhaul loopback testingIP-RN 8000 Installation & Commissioning Guide 159Understanding backhaul loopback testingLoopback testing each backhaul link verifies the backhaul installation was performed correctly and verifies physical layer operation before the technician leaves the site. During manufacturing the backhaul interfaces are loopback tested to the punch block, ensuring all internal components function properly. Loopback testing during installation can be performed to verify the correct wiring into the punch block and the external physical infrastructure. The extent of the loopback test (the amount of equipment and cabling that is tested) depends on where the physical loop back is installed. The farther away from the node the loop back is installed, the greater the extent of the test. Airvana recommends installing the loopback at least as far as the far end of each backhaul cable exiting the cabinet. Installation at that point includes the backhaul cable’s wiring into the backhaul punch block and the backhaul cable itself.The technician must have appropriate equipment and materials for installing and performing loopbacks.NOTEThe loop back testing described here does not include backhaul circuits, only physical layer functionality at the cell site. Backhaul circuits must undergo end-to-end testing and acceptance at the time they are brought up by the service provider.NOTEEthernet loopbacks cannot be installed at the far side of a router, switch, FRAD, or other edge device. NOTEMaximum cable lengths must be considered when installing loopbacks. Loopbacks double the length of a cable (the cable length now equals the outgoing leg plus the return leg, or twice the physical cable length). Failure to consider this factor can result in failed loopback tests for cables that are flawless.
Chapter 13 ● Loopback testing backhaul links160 Release 2.0, 910056 Rev01dUnderstanding a typical T1/E1 backhaul networkFigure 22 shows a typical network in which T1s/E1s are used for backhaul link(s). Figure 22 A typical T1/E1 backhaul network using DSXs (digital cross connects, T1/E1 multiplexors, or similar)Understanding Ethernet loopbacksLike the T1/E1 loopback test, the Ethernet loopback test has two parts:• Physically loopback the Ethernet • Run the loopback testThe loopback can be done externally on the cable by physically connecting the receive wires (RXs) to the transmit wires (TXs). The loopback can also be done internally on the hardware transceiver chip. Looping back internally on the transceiver chip only tests limited hardware functionality and does not test the cable connection or the punch down block. Looping back externally tests more. The Ethernet loopback test is not a standard function of Ethernet but is a value-added proprietary feature.Backhaul 1 to 4 T1s/E1sIP-RN 8000 DSX DSX RouterRNC PDSNInternetTDMbackhaulpunch blockEthernetExternal test: T1/E1 loopback tocarrier demarcation pointCarrier demarcation point
Looping back T1/E1 backhaul linksIP-RN 8000 Installation & Commissioning Guide 161Looping back T1/E1 backhaul linksThis section explains options for installing physical loopbacks when T1 or E1 backhaul link(s) are deployed at the cell site. Because Airvana does not specify the external T1/E1 equipment used at cell sites, some details of looping back the T1/E1 cables are site-dependent. Depending on the equipment deployed at the site at the time of loopback testing, the location of the installed physical loopback will vary. (See also Understanding backhaul loopback testing on page 159.) The technique used to create the loopback will also vary depending on installed third-party equipment.1. If the backhaul cables that exit the cabinet are connected to a DSX (or an equivalent type of equipment), the physical loopback should be installed on the IP-RN 8000 side of the DSX (or equivalent of equipment). Use methods and materials to install the loopback that are appropriate to the third-party equipment. 2. If the T1/ E1 backhaul cables exiting the cabinet hang free at the far end, build a physical loopback appropriate to the cable type and install it at the far end of the cable. This procedure is complete. Go to Entering diagnostic mode and configuring test parameters on page 163.NOTE• Physical loopbacks are created by physically connecting the positive transmit wire to the positive receive wire and connecting the negative transmit wire to the negative receive wire.• Loopbacks must be installed on each and every T1/E1 backhaul cable.NOTEMaximum cable lengths must be considered when installing loopbacks. Loopbacks double the length of a cable (the outgoing leg along the cable and the return leg). Failure to consider this factor can result in failed loopback tests for cables that are flawless.DSXTX positiveTX negativeRX positiveRX negativeIP-RN 8000 side Carrier sideInstall physical loopbacksCross connectsA T1/E1
Chapter 13 ● Loopback testing backhaul links162 Release 2.0, 910056 Rev01dLooping back Ethernet backhaul linksThis section explains how to install the physical loopbacks when Ethernet backhaul links are used. If the Ethernet backhaul cable is connected to a patch panel (or another passive, pass-through device), you can install the loopback at the far side of it and thereby include the patch panel in the test.Because Airvana does not specify the Ethernet cable/connector types, the details of looping back the Ethernet cables are site-dependent. Typically, Ethernet backhaul cables installed into the backhaul punch block have an RJ-45 jack at the far-end. This section provides the pin-out for the RJ-45 jack.1. If the Ethernet at the point of the loopback installation has an RJ-45 connector on the far end, build a loopback jack using the pin-out in Table 23.2. If the Ethernet backhaul(s) have a different connector, build a loopback jack as appropriate.3. Install the loopback connectors onto the far end of each Ethernet cable.NOTEYou cannot loopback the Ethernet at the far side of most network devices, including switches, routers, and FRADS. NOTE• Physical loopbacks are created by physically connecting the positive transmit wire to the positive receive wire and connecting the negative transmit wire to the negative receive wire.• Loopbacks must be installed on all Ethernet backhaul cables. There is one Ethernet backhaul cable on non-redundant systems; there are two on redundant systems.Table 23 RJ-45 Ethernet pin out for loopbackRJ-45 wire Description For loopback...1 transmit, positive connect to wire 32 transmit, negative connect to wire 63 receive, positive connect to wire 14 unused5 unused6 receive, negative connect to wire 27 unused8 unused
Entering diagnostic mode and configuring test parametersIP-RN 8000 Installation & Commissioning Guide 163This procedure is complete. Go to Entering diagnostic mode and configuring test parameters on page 163.Entering diagnostic mode and configuring test parametersThis procedure explains how to initiate a hard reset and use the CLI to enter diagnostics mode, and how to configure the diagnostics mode for E1 links, if E1 backhaul links are deployed (see step 4). It is assumed that you already have a CLI link to the node through the serial port on the active BIO/SC module. (See Establishing the CLI/serial connection on page 135.)RequirementsNo tools or materials are required.Procedure1. Ensure the CLI session is active by pressing the <ENTER> key on your CLI laptop. A new command prompt appears indicating the session is active. If the session is not active, see Establishing the CLI/serial connection on page 135.2. Use the reset command to reboot the node as follows:AIRVANA-03>enableAIRVANA-03#resetThis causes the node to reboot and to run hardware diagnostics.After hardware diagnostics run, a diagnostics countdown occurs. This countdown enables you to enter diagnostics mode by pressing the <SPACE BAR> key three times during the countdown. The countdown numbers are transmitted out the serial port and are visible in your CLI session.3. During the countdown, press any the <SPACE BAR> key three times .This causes the RN to enter diagnostics node. Loopback test commands are only available in diagnostics mode. The diagnostic mode command prompt is”BIOSC_3>Where “3” is the slot number.4. If the backhaul links are E1, enter the following three commands to configure the E1 diagnostic mode:BIOSC_3>writeee 7FF 02BIOSC_3>writeee 100 0BIOSC_3>resetResetting the node causes another reboot. You must enter the diagnostics mode by pressing the <SPACE BAR> key three times during that countdown as you did in step 3 in order to stay in diagnostics mode and to continue with loopback testing.This procedure is complete. Go to Performing external loopback tests on backhaul links on page 164.
Chapter 13 ● Loopback testing backhaul links164 Release 2.0, 910056 Rev01dPerforming external loopback tests on backhaul linksThis procedure explains how to perform loopback tests on backhaul links. It is assumed an external loopback has already been installed on each backhaul. (See Looping back T1/E1 backhaul links on page 161 and Looping back Ethernet backhaul links on page 162). A CLI session must be active. (See Establishing the CLI/serial connection on page 135.) The node must be in diagnostic mode. (See Entering diagnostic mode and configuring test parameters on page 163.) If the backhaul is T1 or E1, diagnostic parameters must have been set. (See Entering diagnostic mode and configuring test parameters on page 163.)1. Enter the CLI command to start the loopback test.The command is: commsend <number of tests> <ports>Where:•<number of tests> specifies the number times each port is to be tested. The valid range is between (0 – 100000).•<ports> specifies the names of the ports to be tested. See Table 24.For example, the following command would start the loopback test for a system with two E1 backhaul links: commsend 10 T1 T2Table 24 Specifying the backhaul links to be tested<ports>Indicates the following ports to be testedT1 The first T1 or E1 backhaulT2 The second T1 or E1 backhaulT3 The third T1 or E1 backhaulT4 The fourth T1 or E1 backhaulFENET1 The primary Ethernet backhaulNOTEIf your node uses two Ethernet backhaul links (a primary and a redundant), you need to check them separately. First, establish a CLI connection with the primary BIO/SC and run the loopback test, then establish a CLI connection with the redundant BIO/SC and run the loopback test. You can simply unplug the laptop CLI cable from the primary BIO/SC craft port and plug it into the redundant BIO/SC craft port. The CLI command to run the test is the same: commsend <number of tests> fenet1.
Performing external loopback tests on backhaul linksIP-RN 8000 Installation & Commissioning Guide 1652. Evaluate the results.After the test is complete, the following table of data displays for each backhaul tested.Number of Transmitted Frames : xNumber of Received Frames : xNumber of Error Frames : xFrames without valid Test ID : xFrames with invalid Data : xFrame Error Rate : xError CountersRx Frame Length Violations ... xRx Non-octet alignment ... xRx Abort Frames ... xRx CRC Errors ... xIf the Number of Received Frames does not equal the Number of Transmitted Frames, or if there are any errors counted, you need to troubleshoot the backhaul. Go to Troubleshooting failed backhaul links on page 166.This procedure is complete. Go to Removing physical loopbacks on page 168.
Chapter 13 ● Loopback testing backhaul links166 Release 2.0, 910056 Rev01dTroubleshooting failed backhaul linksThis procedure explains how to run the internal loopback test on backhaul links that failed the external loopback test. This section also outlines what to do based on the test results: If the internal loop back passes, troubleshoot the cables and loopback devices. If the internal loopback fails, the node may be faulty and you should call Airvana.This procedure assumes the node is in diagnostic mode, a CLI session is active, and the preceding loopback procedures have been completed. 1. If the backhaul links are T1 or E1, enter the following CLI command to specify the backhaul links you want to set to internal loopback mode:BIOSC>mmb <port memory locations> 04Where:•<port memory locations> are the backhaul links to place into internal loopback mode. See Table 25.For example, the following command sets the second T1 or E1 backhaul to internal loopback mode:BIOSC>mmb f500010a 04 2. If the backhaul links are Ethernet, enter the following CLI command:BIOSC>poke874 fenet1 13 803c3. Run the internal backhaul test on the interface(s) you have set to internal loopback mode with the following CLI command: BIOSC>commsend <number of tests> <ports>Where:•<number of tests> specifies the number times each port is to be tested. The valid range is between (0 – 100000).•<ports> specifies the names of the ports to be tested. See Table 26.Table 25 Specifying the backhaul links to be set to internal loopback mode<port memory location>Indicates the following ports to be set to internal loopback modef500000a The first T1 or E1 backhaulf500010a The second T1 or E1 backhaulf500020a The third T1 or E1 backhaulf500030a The fourth T1 or E1 backhaul
Troubleshooting failed backhaul linksIP-RN 8000 Installation & Commissioning Guide 167For example, the following command would start the loopback test for a system with two E1 backhaul links: BIOSC>commsend 10 T1 T24. Evaluate the results.After the test is complete, the table of data displays for each backhaul tested.Number of Transmitted Frames : xNumber of Received Frames : xNumber of Error Frames : xFrames without valid Test ID : xFrames with invalid Data : xFrame Error Rate : xError CountersRx Frame Length Violations ... xRx Non-octet alignment ... xRx Abort Frames ... xRx CRC Errors ... xIf the Number of Received Frames does not equal the Number of Transmitted Frames, or if there are any errors counted, the node has a fault and you need to contact Airvana. This is the end of this procedure. If the Number of Received Frames does equal the Number of Transmitted Frames and there are no errors, you must troubleshoot the following: • the backhaul cable• the physical loopback installed earlier in the loopback testing process• the backhaul wiring into the punch block• any external equipment the backhaul cable is attached to, for example a digital cross connect5. Exit diagnostics modeEnter the following command to reset the node:BIOSC>resetAllow the node to reboot to completion, skipping the diagnostic mode required for loopback testing.This procedure is complete. Go to Removing physical loopbacks on page 168.Table 26 Specifying the backhaul links to be tested<ports>Indicates the following ports to be testedT1 The first T1 or E1 backhaulT2 The second T1 or E1 backhaulT3 The third T1 or E1 backhaulT4 The fourth T1 or E1 backhaulFENET1 The primary Ethernet backhaul
Chapter 13 ● Loopback testing backhaul links168 Release 2.0, 910056 Rev01dRemoving physical loopbacksThis procedure explains the steps to restore the system to normal operational mode after loopback testing is complete. 1. Remove all external, physical loopbacks installed earlier.This procedure is complete. The loop back testing process is also complete. Go to Understanding the commissioning completion process on page 188.CAUTIONFailure to remove any loopbacks installed earlier results in failed backhaul links.
IP-RN 8000 Installation & Commissioning Guide 169Chapter 14Calibrating transmit powerAbout this chapterThis chapter explains how to measure the transmit power budget and calibrate transmit power for each sector. This chapter contains the following sections:•Understanding the transmit power calibration process on page 170•Understanding calibration purpose on page 171•Understanding requirements on page 171•Understanding the need for simultaneous CLI sessions on page 171•Enabling the base station and checking the IP-RNC 8500 on page 172•Verifying GPS status on page 172•Disabling all sectors on page 174•Attaching the sector’s test equipment on page 176•Enabling and blossoming the sector to be calibrated on page 178•Starting FTAP for the sector on page 179•Measuring power loss for the sector on page 180•Setting the sector’s transmit power on page 181•Verifying the sector’s power level on page 182•Completing the sector’s transmit power calibration process on page 183•Blossoming and enabling all sectors on page 185
Chapter 14 ● Calibrating transmit power170 Release 2.0, 910056 Rev01dUnderstanding the transmit power calibration processThis process explains the procedures to measure antenna jumper attenuation and to calibrate transmit power for each sector accordingly.1. Understanding calibration purpose and requirementsSee Understanding calibration purpose on page 171.See Understanding requirements on page 171.2. Opening two CLI/telnet sessionsSimultaneous CLI sessions are needed to the local IP-RN 8000 and the remote IP-RNC 8500. This requires that the laptop is connected to the BIO/SC craft Ethernet and that IP is configured appropriately. See Understanding the need for simultaneous CLI sessions on page 171.3. Enabling the BTS and checking the connection with the IP-RNC 8500Enable the BTS function of the IP-RN 8000 and verify the connection with the IP-RNC 8500.See Enabling the base station and checking the IP-RNC 8500 on page 172.4. Verifying GPS statusVerify that GPS is locked and time is acquired.See Verifying GPS status on page 172.5. Disabling all sectorsAll sectors must be disabled (transmission must be stopped) before continuing with the calibration.See Disabling all sectors on page 174.6. Calibrating each sector’s power transmission offsetPerform the following procedures in sequence for each sector deployed:a. Attach the test equipment to the sector’s transmit jumper antenna cableSee Attaching the sector’s test equipment on page 176.b. Enable and blossom the sectorSee Enabling and blossoming the sector to be calibrated on page 178c. Start the FTAP test for the sectorSee Starting FTAP for the sector on page 179.d. Measure the power loss at the end of the sector’s transmit antenna jumper cable at three levels and find the average loss.See Measuring power loss for the sector on page 180.e. Set the sector’s transmit power.See Setting the sector’s transmit power on page 181.f. Verify the sector’s transmit power levelSee Verifying the sector’s power level on page 182.g. Shut the sector down, remove test equipment, and re-connect the antennaSee Completing the sector’s transmit power calibration process on page 183This procedure is complete. You must run the commissioning script to configure the node for normal operations. Go to Understanding the backhaul link loopback test process on page 158.
Understanding calibration purposeIP-RN 8000 Installation & Commissioning Guide 171Understanding calibration purposeThe purpose of the procedures in this chapter is to measure the power loss over the antenna jumper so that you can adjust the transmission level for the sector appropriately to compensate.Understanding requirementsThe following are required to measure and calibrate the transmit power for each sector:• The IP-RN 8000 must have been completely configured for normal operations with the commissioning script.• Backhaul links must be operative at the physical level and at the IP level providing connectivity to the IP-RNC 8500 to which this IP-RN 8000 is homed.• The IP-RNC 8500 to which this IP-RN 8000 is homed must be operating.• You must know the management IP address of the IP-RNC 8500 to which the IP-RN 8000 is homed in order to telnet to it.Understanding the need for simultaneous CLI sessionsCalibrating transmit power requires two simultaneous CLI sessions, one to the local IP-RN 8000 and one to the remote IP-RNC 8500. Simultaneous CLI sessions require a connection from the laptop to the BIO/SC craft Ethernet port and that the appropriate IP configuration is completed. Once this connection is active, you can open two CLI/telnet sessions, one to the local IP-RN 8000 and one to the remote IP-RNC 8500. (Alternatively, you can use the CLI/serial connection to control the local IP-RN 8000 and use CLI/telnet to control the remote IP-RNC 8500.)Before proceeding, open these two CLI sessions. Opening the IP-RNC 8500 requires that you know and use the IP-RNC 8500’s management IP address.See Understanding the CLI connection process on page 132.
Chapter 14 ● Calibrating transmit power172 Release 2.0, 910056 Rev01dEnabling the base station and checking the IP-RNC 8500This procedure explains how to enable the BTS function in the IP-RN 8000 and to verify the IP-RN 8000 has connectivity with the IP-RNC 8500 to which it is homed.RequirementsCLI session with the IP-RN 8000Procedure1. Using the CLI session to the IP-RN 8000, enable the BTS function as follows:AIRVANA-03>enableAIRVANA-03#no shutdownAIRVANA-03#exitAIRVANA-03>This configures the node to establish a connection with the IP-RNC 8500 to which it is homed.2. Verify the node is communicating with the IP-RNC 8500, as follows:AIRVANA-03>show abis peerAfter several seconds, the following displays:PeerAddressPortStateRxMsgsRxhellos172.16.1.32602UP22648If an IP address followed by a few digits and then “UP” is not displayed, the node does not have aconnection to the IP-RNC 8500. This connection is required for the test to proceed.This procedure is complete. Go to Verifying GPS status on page 172.Verifying GPS statusThis procedure explains how to verify that the IP-RN 8000’s GPS system is operational and locked onto a satellite.RequirementsAn IP-RN 8000 CLI session.
Verifying GPS statusIP-RN 8000 Installation & Commissioning Guide 173Procedure1. Verify GPS is locked to a satellite with the following:AIRVANA-03>show gps-healthThe following displays:GPS module is presentGPS Lock Status: LockedEven Second: ValidIf the display shows any other values, GPS is not functioning properly. Troubleshoot the following:• The TFU module containing the GPS module. Ensure that it is properly inserted in the chassis and that its LEDs indicate normal operations.• Verify that the GPS antenna jumper cables exiting the cabinet through the Rox System cabinet seal are properly connected to GPS antennas and that those antennas are functioning properly.2. Enter the following command to display the current UTC (Universal Time Coordinated) time as reported by the GPS module:AIRVANA-03>show gps timeThe GMT time displays:Current UTC Time read from the GPS: 19:32:18 07/01/02Even-second is valid.Verify the time displayed is correct.If the correct time does not display, troubleshoot the GPS antennas and receivers.This procedure is complete. Disabling all sectors on page 174.NOTEIt can take 10 minutes after the GPS antenna is connected and the TFU module is powered on for the GPS to acquire and display the correct time.
Chapter 14 ● Calibrating transmit power174 Release 2.0, 910056 Rev01dDisabling all sectorsThis procedure explains how to ensure all sectors are disabled for transmission.Requirements• A CLI session to the IP-RN 8000Procedure1. Check the sector status with the following CLI command:AIRVANA-03>show sector-elementName Carrier Sector CAI Channel Power Admin Oper--------------------------------------------------------------------element1/4/1 carrier1 sector1 IS-856 850 35 dBm DOWN DOWNelement1/4/2 carrier1 sector2 IS-856 850 35 dBm DOWN DOWNelement1/4/3 carrier1 sector3 IS-856 850 35 dBm DOWN DOWNThe display shows all sectors. Before continuing, all sectors must have an Admin of DOWN and anOper of DOWN.WARNINGFailure to disable sectors before proceeding can release EMI radiation. This can cause injury and can results in interference with other EMI devices.NOTETerminology note: Sectors can be “enabled” (turned on) and disabled (turned off). If a sector is enabled, the transmit power can be “blossomed” (turned on) or “wilted” (turned off).
Disabling all sectorsIP-RN 8000 Installation & Commissioning Guide 1752. If any sector does not have an Admin of DOWN and an Oper of DOWN, you must shut it down using the following commands (this example shuts down all three sectors):AIRVANA-03>enableAIRVANA-03#configureAIRVANA-03(config)#sector-element element1/4/1AIRVANA-03(config-element)#shutdownAIRVANA-03(config-element)#exitAIRVANA-03(config)#sector-element element1/4/2AIRVANA-03(config-element)#shutdownAIRVANA-03(config-element)#exitAIRVANA-03(config)#sector-element element1/4/3AIRVANA-03(config-element)#shutdownAIRVANA-03(config-element)#exitAIRVANA-03(config)#exitAIRVANA-03#exitThis procedure is complete. Go to Attaching the sector’s test equipment on page 176.
Chapter 14 ● Calibrating transmit power176 Release 2.0, 910056 Rev01dAttaching the sector’s test equipmentThis procedure explains how to attach test equipment to the sector’s transmit antenna jumper cable exiting the cabinet.Required toolsThe following tools are used if the antenna jumper cables exiting the cabinet used standard N-type connectors to attach to external equipment. If you assembled your own jumper cables using different connectors, you need appropriate tools.• 13/16 inch open ended wrench• Torque wrench with 13/16 inch open ended bit• 30 dB attenuator pad with connector appropriate for antenna jumper cable rated for a maximum of 50 watts• Power splitter to split the transmit signal for use by the power meter and the AT, with appropriate cables and connector adapters• Power meter with connector appropriate for coupler• 1xEV-DO access terminal (AT)WarningsWARNINGYou must have disabled the sector before continuing. Failure to disable the sectors can result in EMI radiation that could cause injury and could cause interference with other devices.WARNINGAntenna cables emit radio frequency energy. Exposure to radio frequency energy can cause burns or other health problems. Take all appropriate precautions to avoid risk and danger.WARNINGDo not touch or disconnect antennas when there is any chance of a lightning strike. Injury or death can occur if lightning strikes an antenna during installation.
Attaching the sector’s test equipmentIP-RN 8000 Installation & Commissioning Guide 177Procedure1. Identify the sector you are calibrating.For information about sectors, see Understanding radio sectors on page 14.2. Identify the transmit antenna jumper cable for the sector exiting the Rox System cabinet seal.For information about identifying the transmit jumper cable for the sector, see RF and GPS cable locations on page 101.3. Use the 13/16 inch open ended wrench to disconnect the transmit antenna jumper cable for the sector from external equipment.4. Attach a 30 dB attenuator pad to the end of the antenna jumper cable.5. Connect the power splitter to the attenuator, using appropriate adapters.6. Connect the power meter to one branch of the power splitter using appropriate adapters.7. Connect the AT to the other branch of the power splitter using appropriate adapters.This procedure is complete. Go to Enabling and blossoming the sector to be calibrated on page 178.WARNINGFailure to attach attenuator pad may result in damage to the power meter and the access terminal.NOTEYou must account for the attenuator when making power budget calibrations later.NOTEYou must account for the power splitter when making power budget calibrations later.
Chapter 14 ● Calibrating transmit power178 Release 2.0, 910056 Rev01dEnabling and blossoming the sector to be calibratedThis procedure explains how to enable the sector being calibrated and turn on (blossom) transmission for the sector. This is needed for the AT to establish an active 1xEV-DO session with the IP-RNC 8500.Requirements• CLI session to the IP-RN 8000• CLI session to the IP-RNC 8500• A turned on 1xEV-DO AT• All sectors are disabledProcedure1. Use the CLI session to the IP-RN 8000 to enable and blossom the sector being calibrated, as follows:AIRVANA-03>enableAIRVANA-03#configureAIRVANA-03(config)#sector-element <sector-element>Where: <sector-element> is element1/4/1 for sector1/alpha, element1/4/2 for sector2/beta, element1/4/3 for sector1/gammaAIRVANA-03(config-element)#tx-power 25AIRVANA-03(config-element)#no shutdownAIRVANA-03(config-element)#exitAIRVANA-03(config)#exitAIRVANA-03#exit2. Verify the sector is up as follows:AIRVANA-03>show sector-elementName Carrier Sector CAI Channel Power Admin Oper--------------------------------------------------------------------element1/4/1 carrier1 sector1 IS-856 850 25 dBm UP UPelement1/4/2 carrier1 sector2 IS-856 850 35 dBm DOWN DOWNelement1/4/3 carrier1 sector3 IS-856 850 35 dBm DOWN DOWNThe sector you blossomed should have an Admin of UP and an Oper of UP.This procedure is complete. Go to Starting FTAP for the sector on page 179.
Starting FTAP for the sectorIP-RN 8000 Installation & Commissioning Guide 179Starting FTAP for the sectorThis procedure explains how to get the UATI identifier for the AT that is required for the FTAP test and how to start the FTAP test. Starting FTAP cause the IP-RNC 8500 to transmit a steady stream of data to the specified AT using the current sector (only one sector at a time is enabled). This causes the IP-RN 8000 to transmit to the AT at a steady rate, enabling power measurement and calibration.Requirements• A 1xEV-DO access terminal (AT)• A CLI session to the IP-RN 8000• A CLI session to the IP-RNC 8500Procedure1. Ensure the AT is turned on and has establisedh a 1xEV-DO connection.How to do this depends on the type of AT. It may just require turning the AT on, or additional steps may be required.2. Use the CLI session to the IP-RNC 8500 to find the AT’s UATI as follows:AIRVANA-07>enableAIRVANA-07#show 1xevdo session all 1001 40The following displays (the complete table is not displayed here):UATI ListInst UATI24 RATI ...(Dec) (Hex) ...---------------------------------------------------------------------1 10 000003F2 ...The UATI in this case is 000003F2.If no UATI is displayed, there may be a problem with the AT or with the network. This test requires a completely configured and operational IP-RAN network and an operational 1xEV-DO AT.3. Still using the CLI session to the IP-RNC 8500, enter TAP configuration mode, as followsAIRVANA-07#tap4. Configure the TAP session with the UATI of the AT discovered above, as follows:AIRVANA-07(tap)#user 0x3f2Where: 0x indicates hexadecimal and 3f2 is the UATI found above (leading zeros are not required)5. Start the FTAP test as follows:AIRVANA-07(tap-0x3f2)#at-tx-mode ftap-loopbackAIRVANA-07(tap-0x3f2)#start ftap 3600Where 3600 is the number of seconds the FTAP test runs without being intentionally stopped.Using 3600, the FTAP test will stop in one hour. If you have not completed the calibration for this sector by then, you must restart the FTAP test.This procedure is complete. Go to Measuring power loss for the sector on page 180.
Chapter 14 ● Calibrating transmit power180 Release 2.0, 910056 Rev01dMeasuring power loss for the sectorThis procedure explains how to measure the loss of transmit power over the sector’s transmit jumper cable and test equipment at three different transmit power levels.RequirementsA CLI session to the IP-RN 8000Procedure1. Using the CLI session to the IP-RN 8000, set the sector’s transmit power level to 25 dBm as follows:AIRVANA-03>enableAIRVANA-03#configureAIRVANA-03(config)#sector-element element1/4/1AIRVANA-03(config-element)#tx-power 25AIRVANA-03(config-element)#no shutdownThese commands configure the first sector (identified by sector-element element1/4/1).To configure sector 2, use: sector-element element1/4/2.To configure sector 3, use: sector-element element1/4/3.2. As a result of these commands, the sector transmission blossoms. Wait until the power meter shows a stable power level. Find the differences between this detected power level and the configured transmit power level (25 dB) and write it down. The detected power level should be somewhat less than the transmit power level due to power lost over the antenna jumper cable and test equipment.3. Change the transmit power level for the sector to 35 dBm using the following:AIRVANA-03(config-element)#tx-power 354. The sector transmission blossoms. Wait until the power meter shows a stable power level. Find the differences between this detected power level and the configured transmit power level (35 dB) and write it down.5. Change the transmit power level for the sector to 45 dBm using the following:AIRVANA-03(config-element)#tx-power 456. The sector transmission blossoms. Wait until the power meter shows a stable power level. Find the differences between this detected power level and the configured transmit power level (35 dB) and write it down.7. Find the average of the three numbers you calculated. Each of those calculations was the power loss at a given transmit level. The average of those is the average power loss (without compensation for test equipment) and is used to calibrate the power level of the transmission on this sector.This procedure is complete. Go to Setting the sector’s transmit power on page 181.
Setting the sector’s transmit powerIP-RN 8000 Installation & Commissioning Guide 181Setting the sector’s transmit powerThis procedure explains how to calibrate the sector’s power transmission level using the results of the power loss measurements taken in the previous procedure.Requirements• A CLI session to the IP-RN 8000• The average dB loss for the sector calculated in the previous procedureProcedure1. Calculate the power loss parameter for the CLI command using the average power loss from the previous procedure as follows:a. Subtract the power loss of the power splitter and attenuator.b. Round the result off to the nearest 1/8th (to the nearest 0.125)For example, if the average dB power loss was 33.55 dB and the power splitter and attenuator have a combined loss of 32 dB:a. 33.55 — 32 = 1.55b. 1.55 rounded to the nearest 1/8th is 1.625So, the result is 1.625. This result is used in the next step.2. Turn off the sector as follows:AIRVANA-03>enableAIRVANA-03#configureAIRVANA-03(config)#sector-element element1/4/1Use element1/4/2 for sector 2/beta and element1/4/3 for sector 3/gammaAIRVANA-03(config-element)#shutdown3. Set the transmit power level for the sector as follows:AIRVANA-03(config-element)#pa-offset +1.625Where +1.625 is the result calculated in step 14. Turn on the sector as follows:AIRVANA-03(config-element)#no shutdownAIRVANA-03(config-element)#exitAIRVANA-03(config)#exitAIRVANA-03#exitThis procedure is complete. Go to Verifying the sector’s power level on page 182.
Chapter 14 ● Calibrating transmit power182 Release 2.0, 910056 Rev01dVerifying the sector’s power levelThis procedure explains how to verify the sector’s calibration.RequirementsA CLI session to the IP-RN 8000Procedure1. At the CLI session to the IP-RN 8000, use the following commands to set the power level to 25 dBm:AIRVANA-03>enableAIRVANA-03#configureAIRVANA-03(config)#sector-element element1/4/1AIRVANA-03(config-element)#tx-power 25AIRVANA-03(config-element)#no shutdownThese commands configure the first sector (identified by element1/4/1).• To configure sector 2, use: sector-element element1/4/2.• To configure sector 3, use: sector-element element1/4/3.2. As a result of these commands, the sector transmission blossoms. Wait until the power meter shows a stable power level and write it down.3. Change the transmit power level for the sector to 35 dBm using the following:AIRVANA-03(config-element)#tx-power 354. The sector transmission blossoms. Wait until the power meter shows a stable power level and write it down.5. Change the transmit power level for the sector to 45 dBm using the following:AIRVANA-03(config-element)#tx-power 456. The sector transmission blossoms. Wait until the power meter shows a stable power level and write it down.7. Analyze the results to see if calibration is successful.All three measurements should be within 1 dBm of the transmit power set with the tx-power command after compensation for the power loss in the power coupler and attenuator pad.• If all three results after compensating for the power splitter and attenuator pad are within 1 dB of the power level set, the sector’s transmission power has been calibrated successfully.• If any of the three results after compensating for the power splitter and attenuator pad are not within 0.5 dBm of the power level set, the sector’s transmission power has not been calibrated successfully.8. At this point you can optionally connect a radio frequency spectrum analyzer to the Tx sample port on the PA module for the sector and analyze the wave form for correctness. For information about the Tx sample port, see Understanding the Power Amplifier module on page 18.This procedure is complete.
Completing the sector’s transmit power calibration processIP-RN 8000 Installation & Commissioning Guide 183• If the sector’s calibration is successful, go to Completing the sector’s transmit power calibration process on page 183.• If the sector’s calibration is not successful, go to Measuring power loss for the sector on page 180. Completing the sector’s transmit power calibration processThis procedure explains how to stop FTAP for the sector and remove test equipment in preparation for calibrating the next sector or completing the entire calibration process, as appropriate.Requirements If you assembled your own jumper cables using different connectors, you need appropriate, site-specific tools.• 13/16 inch open ended wrench• Torque wrench with 13/16 inch open ended bit• 30 dB attenuator pad with connector appropriate for antenna jumper cable• Power meter with connector appropriate for antenna jumper cable• An operational CLI/serial session to the active BIO/SC module• See Establishing the CLI/serial connection on page 153.WarningsWARNINGAntenna cables emit radio frequency energy. Exposure to radio frequency energy can cause burns or other health problems. Take all appropriate precautions to avoid risk and danger.Do not touch or disconnect antennas when there is any chance of a lightning strike. Injury or death can occur if lightning strikes an antenna during installation.
Chapter 14 ● Calibrating transmit power184 Release 2.0, 910056 Rev01dProcedure1. Shut down the sector as follows (this example shuts down sector1):AIRVANA-03>enableAIRVANA-03#configureAIRVANA-03(config)#sector-element element1/4/1AIRVANA-03(config-element)#shutdown• To shut down sector 2, use: sector-element element1/4/2.• To shut down sector 3, use: sector-element element1/4/3.AIRVANA-03(config-element)#exitAIRVANA-03(config)#exitAIRVANA-03#exitAIRVANA-03>2. Use the CLI session with the IP-RNC 8500 to stop the FTAP session as follows:AIRVANA-07>(tap-0x3f2)#exitAIRVANA-07>(tap)#exitAIRVANA-07#exitAIRVANA-07>3. Disconnect the power meter, attenuator pad, and power splitter from the end of the transmit jumper cable for the sector.4. Connect the antenna jumper cable that was just attached to the test equipment to the proper external antenna cable/surge protection equipment.The connections are typically N-type and require a 13/16 inch open ended wrench. If you assembled your own jumper cables, the connector type may be differentTighten connections snugly. Do not overtighten.This procedure is complete. • If you have completed calibration of all sectors, go to Blossoming and enabling all sectors on page 185.• If you still have sectors to calibrate, go to Starting FTAP for the sector on page 179.CAUTIONAll external antenna cables exiting the Rox System cabinet seal must be connected to an external surge suppression system, even if the cables are not used. Failure to connect unused cables to a surge suppression system leaves them open to lightning strikes, which could damage the IP-RN 8000.
Blossoming and enabling all sectorsIP-RN 8000 Installation & Commissioning Guide 185Blossoming and enabling all sectorsThis procedure explains how to restart transmission (blossom) for all sectors deployed on the node. This procedure is only followed after all sectors have been calibrated and all test equipment is removed.Requirements• An operational CLI/serial session to the active BIO/SC module• See Establishing the CLI/serial connection on page 153.Procedure1. If sector 1 (alpha) is deployed on the node, set the power transmission level to the figure specified by network planners and blossom the transmission as follows:AIRVANA-03>enableAIRVANA-03#configureAIRVANA-03(config)#sector-element element1/4/1AIRVANA-03(config-element)#tx-power <specified by network planners>AIRVANA-03(config-element)#no shutdownAIRVANA-03(config-element)#exitAIRVANA-03(config)#exitAIRVANA-03#exitAIRVANA-03>2. If sector 2 (beta) is deployed on the node, set the power transmission level to the figure specified by network planners and blossom the transmission as follows:AIRVANA-03>enableAIRVANA-03#configureAIRVANA-03(config)#sector-element element1/4/2AIRVANA-03(config-element)#tx-power <specified by network planners>AIRVANA-03(config-element)#no shutdownAIRVANA-03(config-element)#exitAIRVANA-03(config)#exitAIRVANA-03#exitAIRVANA-03>WARNINGDo not blossom and enable sectors unless all calibration is complete, all test equipment is removed, and all antennas are reconnected.
Chapter 14 ● Calibrating transmit power186 Release 2.0, 910056 Rev01d3. If sector 3 (gamma) is deployed on the node, set the power transmission level to the figure specified by network planners and blossom the transmission as follows:AIRVANA-03>enableAIRVANA-03#configureAIRVANA-03(config)#sector-element element1/4/3AIRVANA-03(config-element)#tx-power <specified by network planners>AIRVANA-03(config-element)#no shutdownAIRVANA-03(config-element)#exitAIRVANA-03(config)#exitAIRVANA-03#exitAIRVANA-03>4. Verify all sectors are operational as follows.AIRVANA-03>show sector-elementName Carrier Sector CAI Channel Power Admin Oper--------------------------------------------------------------------element1/4/1 carrier1 sector1 IS-856 850 XX dBm UP UPelement1/4/2 carrier1 sector2 IS-856 850 XX dBm UP UPelement1/4/3 carrier1 sector3 IS-856 850 XX dBm UP UPThe sector you blossomed should have an Admin of UP and an Oper of UPThe Power is as you configured it for each sector.This procedure is complete. Go to Chapter 15, Completing commissioning.
IP-RN 8000 Installation & Commissioning Guide 187Chapter 15Completing commissioningAbout this chapterThis chapter explains how to complete the commissioning process. This chapter contains the following sections: •Understanding the commissioning completion process on page 188•Checking the modules with CLI on page 188•Disconnecting the laptop on page 189•Preparing the cabinet for your departure on page 189•Preparing the site for your departure on page 190
Chapter 15 ● Completing commissioning188 Release 2.0, 910056 Rev01dUnderstanding the commissioning completion processThis process explains the steps you must take to complete the commissioning process.1. Checking the status of all modules with CLISee Checking the modules with CLI on page 1882. Disconnecting the LaptopSee Disconnecting the laptop on page 1893. Ensuring the cabinet is prepared for your departureSee Preparing the cabinet for your departure on page 1894. Ensuring the site is prepared for your departureSee Preparing the site for your departure on page 190This is the end of the commissioning phase. Now that installation and commissioning is complete, you are done with this book. The next phase is network integration, in which network-wide connectivity tests are performed and other steps are taken to ensure network operation.Checking the modules with CLIThis procedure explains how to check the node to ensure all modules are operational. It is assumed you have an open CLI session to the active BIO/SC module.1. Enter the following command to display a report showing the status of all modules:AIRVANA-03>show moduleThe following displays:Name Contains Status Up Timeslot1/1 radio1/1/1 Active 000d:00h:02m:14sslot1/2 tfu1/2/1 Active 000d:00h:02m:14sslot1/3 sc1/3/1 Active 000d:00h:02m:18sslot1/4 modem1/4/1 Active 000d:00h:02m:14sslot1/5 radio1/5/1 Active 000d:00h:02m:14sslot1/6 tfu1/6/1 Active 000d:00h:02m:14sslot1/7 sc1/3/1 Ative 000d:00h:02m:14sslot1/8 modem1/8/1 Active 000d:00h:02m:14sslot1/9 radio1/9/1 Active 000d:00h:02m:14sEvery module in the network element is listed with a status of Active.
Disconnecting the laptopIP-RN 8000 Installation & Commissioning Guide 189Disconnecting the laptopThis procedure explains how to disconnect the laptop and close it’s front door shelf in preparation for departure.1. Unplug the serial cable from the laptop’s COM port and from the BIO/SC module craft port.2. If the laptop is connected to the node over Ethernet, disconnect all Ethernet cables.3. Turn the laptop off.4. Remove the laptop from the front door laptop shelf.For information about the laptop front door shelf, see Figure 3 on page 5.5. Close the front door laptop shelf.See Closing the PC shelf on page 202.6. Leave any pertinent notes or documents in the front door document holder.This procedure is complete. Preparing the cabinet for your departureThis procedure explains how to prepare the cabinet for the departure of the field technician.1. Visually examine the cabinet’s interior and exterior from all sides and inspect for:• Loose cables that might interfere with the front door closing• Loose modules that should be inserted properly but are not inserted all the way• Any access panels that are not installed properly• Loose power or backhaul cables exiting the cabinet that are not properly enclosed in conduit• Improperly installed conduit• Loose or dangling antenna cables• Check the gasket on the inside edge of the front door. This gasket should be seated properly all the way around. • Anything out of the ordinary2. Press in the tech-on-site switch. See Understanding the tech-on-site switch on page 36.TIPYou might want to leave the cable in the document holder on the inside of the front door. for information about the document holder, see Figure 3 on page 5.CAUTIONFailure to ensure the all aspects of the installation were properly performed before leaving the site can result in damage to the equipment or service interruption.
Chapter 15 ● Completing commissioning190 Release 2.0, 910056 Rev01d3. Close the front door.See Closing the door on page 199.4. Use a padlock to lock the cabinet front door.This procedure is complete. Preparing the site for your departureThis procedure explains how to prepare the site for the departure of the field technician.1. Remove all packing containers or trash and dispose of it properly.2. Visually inspect the site and fix any problems.3. Close and lock any:• Equipment boxes or pedestals• Gates or fencesThis is the end of the commissioning phase. Now that installation and commissioning is complete, you are done with this book. The next phase is network integration, in which network-wide connectivity tests are performed and other steps are taken to ensure network operation.
IP-RN 8000 Installation & Commissioning Guide 191Appendix AIP-RN 8000 SpecificationsAbout this appendixThis appendix provides specifications for the IP-RN 8000. It contains a series of tables and sections covering these specifications:•IP-RN 8000 physical and environmental specifications on page 192•Power specifications on page 193•Grounding connection specifications on page 193•Backhaul cable and power cable access ports on page 193•Bell Core Earthquake Standards on page 194•Connectors, screws, nuts, washers on page 194•Module physical specifications on page 195•Backhaul cable specifications on page 195•DB-9 BIO/SC serial port pin-out on page 196•Compliance with regulatory and industry standards on page 196
Appendix A ● IP-RN 8000 Specifications192 Release 2.0, 910056 Rev01dTable 27 IP-RN 8000 physical and environmental specificationsSpecification DescriptionWeight Fully populated approximately 630 lbs (286 kg)Dimensions Height 59.5 inches (1511.3 mm)Width 30.5 inches (774.7 mm)Depth 39 inches (990.5 mm)Operating temperature range With heater -40°C to 46°CWithout heater -10°C to 46°CStartup and operation is possible at temperatures as low as -40°C, but the IP-RN 8000 may not satisfy all specifications below -10°C.Rate of temperature change Not to exceed a change of more than 15°C per hour.Non-operating (storage) ranges Temperature -40°C to 70° CHumidity 0 to 95% noncondensingLoading Wind 150 miles per hour. Exp. D (241 kilometers per hour)Snow 60 pounds per square foot (may be higher depending on installation) (27.2 kilograms per square Seismic Bellcore Zone 4 (GRE-CORE)Ratings UL UL 1950 (UL60950)Construction Aluminum structure and bodyLifting eyes 1/2 inch diameterHeat exchanger Closed loop design for use outdoorsStandard alarms High temperature Set-point 70°CLow temperature Set-point 14°CIntrusion On front door (pull the tech-on-site switch to override the door alarm)Altitude Maximum 3000 meters
IP-RN 8000 Installation & Commissioning Guide 193Table 28 Power specificationsSpecification DescriptionInput Voltage Operating Range 24 V DC to 29 V DC27 V DC nominal at the cabinet power terminal Negative ReturnInput Drop Out Time Drops to 0V for 100 uSec maxInput Current 85 A maximum without a heaterInput Voltage ripple and noise over all load and environment conditions< 100 mV peak to peak from 0 – 20 MHz< 200 mV peak to peak from 0 – 100 MHz< 19 mV RMS from 0 – 10 MHz< 5 mV RMS from 0 – 100 KHzPower cable 2/0 maximum, 1/0 minimumGround cable 1/0Table 29 Grounding connection specificationsSpecification DescriptionOptional side grounding connectionsThree pairs of threaded holes designed for dual hole lugs. The thread specification is 1/4-20. Table 30 Backhaul cable and power cable access portsSpecification DescriptionBackhaul cable access port - Airvana fixture attached1 inch diameter access port for backhaul cables. Conduit must be attached as appropriate for local conditions and according to local code requirements.Backhaul cable access port - Airvana fixture removed1.36 inches diameterPower cable access port - Airvana fixture* attached3 inch diameter access port for power cables and optionally for backhaul cables. Conduit must be attached as appropriate for local conditions and according to local code requirements.Power cable access port - Airvana fixture* removed3.54 inches diameter* The fixture is a removable connector on the conduit opening. You can install conduit with the fixture in place or removed as appropriate.
Appendix A ● IP-RN 8000 Specifications194 Release 2.0, 910056 Rev01dTable 31 Bell Core Earthquake StandardsSpecification DescriptionBell Core Zone 4 Installations procedures in this guide provide protection from earthquakes in the following Bell Core seismic zones: Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone 3, and Zone 4.Table 32 Connectors, screws, nuts, washersRF cables Male N-type connector. Use 13/16 inch open ended wrench.GPS cables Male N-type connector. Use 13/16 inch open ended wrench.Access panel screws Tamper proof screw with rubber lock washer. • Screw: button socket, 1/4-20 by 3/4 inch, stainless steel, with pin. • Washer: lock washer, SLFSE, 1/4 inchTamper resistant screw driver5/32 inch tamper resistant hex driverAccess panel gasket washerRACO 1209 washerCabinet anchor bolts • Bolt: stainless steel, 1/2-inch bolts rated as ASTM, F-593, condition C (minimum)• Washer: stainless steel 1/2 inch flat washer• Lock washer: stainless steel 1/2 inch lock washerThe bolts must extend at least 1.125 inches above the concrete pad and not more than 1.5 inches about the concrete pad.
IP-RN 8000 Installation & Commissioning Guide 195Table 33 Module physical specificationsModule SpecificationBIO/SCBase Input Output/System ControllerWeight 4 lbs (1.8 kg)Height 17.5 inches (444.5 mm)Length 15.0 inches (381 mm)Depth 1.2 inches (30.48 mm)TFU(Timing Frequency Unit)Weight 5 lbs (2.3 kg)Height 17.5 inches (444.5 mm)Length 15.0 inches (381 mm)Depth 2.2 inches (55.88 mm)1xDOM(1xEV Data Only Modem)Weight 5 lbs (2.3 kg)Height 17.5 inches (444.5 mm)Length 15.0 inches (381 mm)Depth 1.2 inches (30.48 mm)RM(Radio Module)Weight 5.5 lbs (2.5 kg)Height 8.25 inches (209.55 mm)Length 15.0 inches (381 mm)Depth 3.8 inches (96.52 mm)PA(Power Amplifier)Weight 22 lbs (10 kg)Height 13.2 inches (335.88 mm)Length 15.3 inches (388.62 mm)Depth 3.8 inches (96.52 mm)Table 34 Backhaul cable specificationsBackhaul type DescriptionsEthernet Maximum length: 200 feet (60.96 meters).Temperature range: -40°C to 70°CMaximum diameter: 0.562 inches (1.43 centimeters)T1/E1 ANSI/EIA/TIA 568Temperature range: -40°C to 70°CMaximum diameter: 0.562 inches (1.43 centimeters)
Appendix A ● IP-RN 8000 Specifications196 Release 2.0, 910056 Rev01dTable 35 DB-9 BIO/SC serial port pin-outPin Description1 Not connected2TXD3RXD4Not connected5 Ground6Ground7CTS8RTS9 Not connectedTable 36 Compliance with regulatory and industry standardsType StandardSafety Certification CSA-C22.2 No. 60950EMC FCC Part 15 Class AFCC Part 24T1 Interconnection FCC Part 68Bell Core GR-487-COREGR-1089-CORE Level 3GR-63-CORE Level 3Seismic Bellcore Zone 4 (GRE-CORE)
IP-RN 8000 Installation & Commissioning Guide 197Appendix BUsing the doorAbout this appendixThis appendix describes how to use the IP-RN 8000 front door. It contains these sections:•Opening the door on page 198•Closing the door on page 199•Padlocking the door on page 200•Opening the PC shelf on page 201•Closing the PC shelf on page 202
Appendix B ● Using the door198 Release 2.0, 910056 Rev01dOpening the doorTo open the front door:1. Turn the front-door handle up to the right.2. Pull the door all the way open until the hinge locking bar locks the door open, preventing it from closing accidentally.NOTEIf the IP-RN 8000 is powered on, the DOOR/INTRUSION alarm panel LED lights and you must pull the shaft of the tech-on-site switch at the lower right inside edge of the door seal on the cabinet to notify AirVista that a technician is on-site. SeeUnderstanding the tech-on-site switch on page 36.Lock-open bar
Closing the doorIP-RN 8000 Installation & Commissioning Guide 199Closing the doorTo close the door:1. Lift the hinge locking bar with your foot to release the door-open lock.2. Open the door handle by turning the handle in a clockwise direction and push the door closed. 3. Turn the door handle to the down position.
Appendix B ● Using the door200 Release 2.0, 910056 Rev01dPadlocking the doorTo padlock the front door:1. Ensure the door is closed and the handle is in the down position.2. Open the padlock and insert it in the door-handle padlock hole.3. Lock the padlock.
Opening the PC shelfIP-RN 8000 Installation & Commissioning Guide 201Opening the PC shelfTo open the PC shelf:1. Locate the PC shelf on the inside of the front door.2. Pull the lock on the PC shelf’s lower right corner out to the right.3. Lift the PC shelf upright until it locks in the open position.PC shelfPC shelf lockLift upright
Appendix B ● Using the door202 Release 2.0, 910056 Rev01dClosing the PC shelfTo close the PC shelf, push in the support hinge under it to unlock the shelf and then fold down the PC shelf.1. Push support hing in.2. Fold PC shelf down.
IP-RN 8000 Installation & Commissioning Guide 203Appendix CUsing access panelsAbout this appendixThis appendix contains access panel procedures used multiple times throughout the main installation process. This appendix contains the following sections:•Removing the power terminal access panel on page 204•Re-installing the power terminal access panel on page 205•Re-installing the right side cable access panel on page 207
Appendix C ● Using access panels204 Release 2.0, 910056 Rev01dRemoving the power terminal access panelThis procedure explains how to remove the power terminal access panel. Requirements• 5/32 inch tamper-resistant hex drive screw driver.To remove the power terminal access panel:1. Open the front door.See Opening the door on page 198.2. Locate the power terminal access panel on the cabinet. 3. Use the 5/32 inch tamper-resistant hex driver to remove all screws from the access panel. Each screw has a rubber, sealing lock washer on its shank. 4. Carefully set aside the access panel and the screws with their rubber washers. You will use these to reinstall the panel.This procedure is complete. CAUTIONAccess panels must be handled carefully. If they are bent they may not form a proper seal with the cabinet when they are re-installed. An intact seal on the inside edge of the access panel is required to ensure external environmental conditions are sealed out.Power terminal access panelFront view, door open
Re-installing the power terminal access panelIP-RN 8000 Installation & Commissioning Guide 205Re-installing the power terminal access panelThis procedure explains how to re-install the power terminal access panel. Requirements:• 5/32 tamper-resistant screw driver• Thread tapping kit with 1/4-20 thread bit at 3/4 inch depthTo reinstall the power terminal access panel:1. Open the front door.See Opening the door on page 198.2. Locate the power terminal access panel area on the cabinet. 3. Retrieve the access panel and the 11 tamper-proof screws and rubber washers that you set aside when removing the panel.4. Examine the inside edge of the access panel to ensure the access panel is undamaged.The gasket on the inside edge must be intact to ensure a proper seal.5. Position the access panel and start all screws by hand.Be sure to thread the rubber sealing washer on the screw shank before inserting it into the access panel screw hole.WARNINGScrews should be started by hand. It is possible to damage the thread in the cabinet if you use a hand tool or a power tool. Damaged threads must be repaired or the cabinet will be improperly sealed and the IP-RN 8000 can be damaged. Use a thread tapping set to fixed damaged threads.Power terminal access panelFront view, door open
Appendix C ● Using access panels206 Release 2.0, 910056 Rev01d6. Use a torque wrench with a 5/32 inch tamper-resistant hex drive bit set to 18 inch-pounds to tighten all screws evenly.This procedure is complete. WARNINGIf access panels screws are not tightened with the correct torque, electronic interface may occur causing equipment malfunction.
Re-installing the right side cable access panelIP-RN 8000 Installation & Commissioning Guide 207Re-installing the right side cable access panelThis procedure explains how to re-install the right side cable access panel. Required tools and materials:• 5/32 inch tamper-resistant hex drive screw driver• 5/8 inch open ended wrench• 11/16 open ended wrench• Torque wrench with a 5/32 inch tamper-resistant hex drive bit • Thread tapping set with bit for 1/4-20 threads at 3/4 inch depthTo reinstall the right-side cable-access panel:1. Locate the right-side access panel.2. Retrieve the 12 tamper-resistant screws and rubber washers that you set aside when removing the panel.3. Examine the inside edge of the access panel to ensure the access panel is undamaged:The gasket on the inside edge must be intact to ensure a proper seal.4. Slide the access panel into place along the grounding wires. If the access panel does not slide towards the cabinet along the grounding wires, loosen the nuts securing the access panel to each grounding wire.NOTEConduit and cables may already be installed into the access panel.Right access panel
Appendix C ● Using access panels208 Release 2.0, 910056 Rev01d5. Position the access panel and start all screws by hand.Be sure to thread the rubber sealing washer on the screw shank before inserting it in the access panel screw hole.6. Use a torque wrench with a 5/32 inch tamper-resistant hex drive bit set to 18 inch-pounds to tighten all screws evenly.7. Re-seal the ground wires.a. Examine the two ground wires that protrude through the side of the access panel.Each ground wire has a rubber grommet and a 11/16 inch sealing net. The rubber grommets may be in their proper location, tight against the access panel. Or, the rubber grommets may have been pushed away from the access panel when the access panel was moved back into place. b. For both ground wires, ensure the rubber grommet is pushed back snugly against the access panel.c. Hand tighten the 11/16 inch nut, sealing the grommet in place. d. Using the 11/16 inch open ended wrench, tighten the nuts on both grounding wires.Wrench tighten snugly, but do not overtighten. This procedure is complete. WARNINGScrews should be started by hand. It is possible to damage the thread in the cabinet if you use hand tool or a power tool. Damaged threads must be repaired or the cabinet will be improperly sealed and the IP-RN 8000 can be damaged. Use a thread tapping set to fixed damaged threads.WARNINGIf access panels screws are not tightened with the correct torque, electronic interface may occur causing equipment malfunction.NOTEConduit must be installed to all openings on this access panel to ensure equipment protection from the external environment. See Planning conduit and grounding installation on page 53.
IP-RN 8000 Installation & Commissioning Guide 209Glossary1xEV-DO 1x Evolution-Data Only. A 3G Mobile Wireless technology based on CDMA that offers high-speed, high-capacity wireless Internet connectivity, and is optimized for packet data services. 1xEV-DO provides a peak data rate of 2.4 Mbps on the forward link within a single 1.25 MHz CDMA carrier.1xRTT 1x Radio Transmission Technology. A 3G Mobile Wireless technology based on CDMA that doubles the voice capacity of current CDMA mobile systems, and adds packet data capability.3G Third Generation. Generic name for mobile wireless systems used for offering advanced voice and data services, the first two generations refer to the existing analog and digital cellular networks respectively. W-CDMA, 1xRTT and 1xEV-DO are the most popular 3G standards.3GPP A global standards body that is developing 3G standards for the W-CDMA air interface technology.3GPP2 A global standards body that is developing 3G standards for the CDMA2000 family of air interface technologies including 1xRTT and 1xEV-DO.AirVista Airvana’s web-based network management systemAir Interface The Air Interface is the part of a mobile wireless standard that defines the protocol enabling the subscriber terminal and the radio access network to interoperate.ATM A telecommunications method for relaying images, sound and text simultaneously at very high speeds.BTS Base Transceiver Station. Radio equipment that cellular operators need to place at the center of each cell, usually simply called a base station.BSC Base Station Controller. A wireless network equipment that controls Base Stations.carrier An electrical signal that emits at a continuous frequency and carriers data. Information is encoded onto the carrier by changing the frequency, amplitude, or phase of the signal (this process is called modulation). The signal is extracted at the other end through demodulation. Carriers are modulated and demodulated according to fixed protocols.CDMA Code Division Multiple Access. A global Mobile Wireless technology based on a method of sharing frequency among many users by encrypting each user's signal using a different code.cell The basic geographical unit of a cellular network, a cell is the area served by a cell site. Its size varies depending on the terrain, capacity demands, and strength of the signal from the cell site.cell site A transmitter/receiver location in a cellular network. The cell site establishes radio links between the wireless network and the user. The site contains an antenna tower, transmission radios, and radio controllers.channel A pair of radio frequencies. One frequency is used for sending and the other for receiving.
Glossary210 Release 2.0cluster Two or more nodes bundled together to appear as a single system. Clusters can be used to provide near continuous access to application services, including databases, Web services, and file services.Ethernet The world's most widely deployed standard for Local Area Networking; it operates at 10, 100,1,000 and 10,000 Mbps.Frame Relay A widely used connection oriented packet-networking technology.IP-RN 8000 IP-Radio Node 8000. Airvana’s Base Transceiver Station.IP-RNC 8500 IP-Radio Network Controller. Airvana’s Base Station Controller.IS-95 The industry standard name for CDMA Mobile wireless technology.Metropolitan Ethernet A low cost Wide Area Network technology that transports user data as Ethernet frames over an optical network, typically in a metropolitan area.PSK Phase Shift Keying; a modulation technique.QAM Quadrature Amplitude Modulation; a multi-level modulation technique.QPSK Spectrally efficient modulation technique that breaks the information path into two parts called the “in phase” and the “quadrature phase” components. The combination of these two signals creates one of four unique symbols that are then used to modulate the phase of the carrier.Radio Access Network The part of a wireless network comprised of Base Stations and Base Station Controllers.VoIP Voice over IP. A method of sending voice information over a packet-switched network, such as the Internet, using TCP/IP.VPN Virtual Private Network. A networking technology used to send data securely over public data networks.WAP Wireless Application Protocol. Stack of protocols designed for sending simplified Web pages to wireless devices. It replaces web protocols with its own, and requires that pages be written in WML instead of HTML.W-CDMA Wideband CDMA. A 3G CDMA system that is an evolution of the current GSM network. W-CDMA operates on a 5 MHz channel and supports voice and data services.
IP-RN 8000 Installation & Commissioning Guide 211Acronyms1xEV-DO 1x Evolution-Data Only standard1xDOM 1x Evolution Data Only module1xRTT 1x Radio Transmission Technology3G Third Generation3GPP Third Generation Partnership ProjectAIU Antenna Interface UnitATM Asynchronous Transfer ModeBIO Base Input/OutputBIO/SC Base Input Output/System ControllerBIO TM Base Input/Output Transition ModuleBTS Base Transceiver StationBSC Base Station ControllerCDMA Code Division Multiple AccessCLI Command Line InterfaceCTIA Cellular Telecommunications Industry AssociationFTP File Transfer ProtocolGPS Global Positioning SystemGSM Global System for Mobile CommunicationsLED Light Emitting DiodeHSC Hot Swap ControllerIP-RAN IP Radio Access NetworkIP-RN 8000 IP-Radio NodeIP-RNC 8500 IP-Radio Network ControllerITU International Telecommunications UnionPA Power AmplifierPCS Personal Communications SystemPDU Power Distribution UnitPSK Phase Shift KeyingRNSM Radio Node Server ModuleSC System ControllerSC TM System Controller Transition ModuleTDMA Time Division Multiple Access
Acronyms212 Release 2.0TIA Telecommunications Industry AssociationQAM Quadrature Amplitude ModulationRF Radio FrequencyRM Radio ModuleTFU Timing Frequency UnitVoIP Voice over IPVPN Virtual Private NetworkWAP Wireless Application ProtocolW-CDMA Wideband CDMA
IP-RN 8000 Installation & Commissioning Guide 213IndexNumerics10 MHz out 221xDOMcomponents 25installing 122LEDs 26physical specifications 195redundant 20reset buttons 26slots 122U 4, 1066-blocksee backhauls 79Aaccess panelsantennaoptional 10standard 10cableleft side 10right side 10cable accessre-installing 207gasket washer 194power terminal 10removing 204punch blockpunch blockaccess panel 10screws 194surge protection bar 10understanding 9user equipment 4, 10acess panelspower terminalre-installing 205AIUcables 35compenents 17connecting to Sector Radio Kit 113description 4ESD 19front view 3sectors 19understanding 13Alarm Unit 29components 29description 4front view 3LEDs 30alarms 192alphaslots 12altitude 192anchoring bolts 58antenna access panel 8right side view 5antenna cables 7, 8exiting cabinet 8inside cabinet 8Antenna Interface Unitsee AIU 17antennasaccess panel options 91cable lables and connectors 88connecting 85, 96connecting to surge supresion bar 97GPSdescription 34installation process 86installing 40RF description 34Rox systeminstalling 94Bback view 7backhaulnetwork diagram 2routing into cabinet 64backhaul cable access portright side view 5backhaul punch blockdescription 5front view 3understanding 32backhaul switchunderstanding 32backhaulsaccess to punch block 76cabling in cabinet 77connecting 40, 73description 34installation process 74, 146loopback, see loopbacks 158punch blockdetail 82
Index214 Release 2.0, 910056 Rev01dpin out 80wiring 79understanding 75Base Input Output/System Controllersee BIO/SC 22beta slots 12BIO/SC 22components 22installing 119LEDs 24physical specifications 195redundant 20reset button 15, 24slots 12bottom slots 11Ccabinetanchor bolts 194anchoring 50bolting to pad 62description 4front view 3installation process 50installing 40, 49lifting 60lowering 61placing on pad 58preparing for installation 50right side view 5unbolting from palette 57unpacking 54chassis power 28CLIconnection 35craft port 24diagnostic mode 163serialconnection process 132establishing connection 135redundant systems 132terminal settings 136understanding 132telnet 133commissioningcompleting the process 188requirements 129the process 128concrete pad 58conduit 50, 193planning 53craftEthernet 24, 35Ethernet, see Ethernetcraft 137port 129serial port 24Ddanger 45DB-9 129depth 192diagnostic mode in CLI 163Digital Module Kitinstallation 104redundancy 20slots 12understanding 19dimensions 192disposal 45, 46document holderright side view 5doorclosing 199description 4front view 3lock-open bar 6right side view 5opening 198padlocking 200right side view 5Eearthquake 194electro static discharge 19ESD 19, 44Ethernetbackhualsnot switched 33craft 24, 35configuring IP 137connecting 138craft connectionunderstanding 133cross-over cable 129Ffan power 28
IndexIP-RN 8000 Installation & Commissioning Guide 215Fan Unit 31air flow 37components 31description 4front view 3LEDs 31front view 3FTP 129sofware update 142Ggammaslots 12GPS 2antennas 7cables 194GR-1089 compliance 44groundconnectionsdescription 34connectorsrear 7, 8installing 49third wire 66ground cable 193ground coilcabinet 6lightning 6right side view 5groundingcabinet 67planning 53understanding 33warning 47Hheat exchange 192exhaustright side view 5intakeright side view 5heat exchange power 28Heat Exchanger 37height 192humidity 192HyperTerminal 129Iindoor installation 52input drop out time 193installationand commissioning, understanding 40before you install 40the process 40insulation pad 59IP Ethernet craft 137LlaptopEthernet 129lifting hooks 8description 4front view 3right side view 5lightningwarning 46loading 192locking door 200loopbacksEthernet 162understanding 160internal test 166running test 164T1/E1 161testingthe process 158understanding 159Mmain power 28module enclosure power 28module slotsdescription 4front view 3modulesinstallation process 104installing 40, 103physical specifications 195slots 12Nnetwork 2planning 44
Index216 Release 2.0, 910056 Rev01dPPA components 16installing 105LEDs 17physical specifications 195slots 12palette 57PC shelfhead exchange vents 6opening 201right side view 5PDSN 2PDUcomponents 27description 4front view 3powercable 193installing 49routing into cabinet 64supplyconnecting 65description 34testing 69switches 28terminal connecting 66Power Amplifiersee PA 16power cable access portright side view 5Power Distribution Unitsee PDU 27power terminal 4power terminal access panel 10description 4powering onprocedure 126powering on the node 40punch blockbackhaul wiring 79RRadio Modulesee RM 14radio sectorsunderstanding 13ratings 192receiving 44redundancyDigital Module Kit 20RF antennas 7cables 194right side view 5RM 14components 14connecting to PA 111installing 108LEDs 15physical specifications 195slots 12RNC-8500 2Rox System 8installed 7RX0RM 15RX0 (Sample)RM 15RX1RM 15RX1 (Sample)RM 15Ssafety 45scriptsunderstanding 146Sector Radio Kit 14connecting to AIU 113installation 104understanding 13Sector Radio Kitsslots 12sectorsalpha, beta, gamma 12securitylocking door 200seismic 194serial port 24, 129shipping 44side ground connectorsright side view 5site planning and construction 40site planning and construction 44slotsnumbering 11snow 192
IndexIP-RN 8000 Installation & Commissioning Guide 217software updateactivating release 144requirements 129the process 140transferring 142specifications 191cable access ports 193connectors, screws, nuts, bolts 194earthquake/sisimic 194grounding connection 193modules 195physical/environmental 192power 193spectrum analyzer 129surge protectionunderstanding 33surge protection baraccess panel 10surge supression bar 7, 8detail 97TT1/E1backhauls 160see loopbacks 161tamper resistent screwdriver 194tech-on-site switchdescription 4front view 3temperatue 192temperature 37terminalconnection 35settings 136terminal emulation 129testsEthernet, see loopbacksEthernet 160internal loopback 166see loopbacks 158TFU 21components 21installin 116LEDs 22physical specifications 195redundant 20slots 12Timing Frequency Unitsee TFU 21top slots 11TX (Sample)PA 17TX (to AIU)PA 17UUL 192user equipment 4, 10Vvoltage 193Wwarning 45weight 192width 192wind 192Windows 98 129
Index218 Release 2.0, 910056 Rev01d

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