Corning Optical Communication MA2KPS Remote hub unit of distributed antenna system User Manual Manual

Corning Optical Communication Wireless Remote hub unit of distributed antenna system Manual

Manual

MA 2000 Solution with
700/800 Public Safety Support
Installation and Configuration Guide
P/N: 709C00120x
REV: A0
Date: JAN-2010
Preface
MA 2000 Installation and Configuration Guide II
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MA 2000 Installation and Configuration Guide III
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MA 2000 Installation and Configuration Guide IV
Reporting Defects
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NOTE: KEEP ALL PACKING MATERIAL UNTIL YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE INSPECTION
WARNING: TO COMPLY WITH FCC RF EXPOSURE COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS, ANTENNAS USED FOR THIS PRODUCT MUST BE FIXED MOUNTED
ON INDOOR PERMANENT STRUCTURES, PROVIDING A SEPARATION DISTANCE OF AT LEAST 20 CM FROM ALL PERSONS DURING NORMAL OPERATION.
WARNING: ANTENNA GAIN SHOULD NOT EXCEED 10 dBi.
WARNING: EACH INDIVIDUAL ANTENNA USED FOR THIS TRANSMITTER MUST BE INSTALLED TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM SEPARATION DISTANCE OF 20
CM OR MORE FROM ALL PERSONS AND MUST NOT BE CO-LOCATED WITH ANY OTHER ANTENNA FOR MEETING RF EXPOSURE REQUIREMENTS.
WARNING: THE DESIGN OF THE ANTENNA INSTALLATION NEEDS TO BE IMPLEMENTED IN SUCH A WAY SO AS TO ENSURE RF RADIATION SAFETY
LEVELS AND NON-ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION DURING OPERATION.
ATTENTION:
COMPLIANCE WITH RF SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:
MOBILEACCESS PRODUCTS HAVE NO INHERENT SIGNIFICANT RF RADIATION.
THE RF LEVEL ON THE DOWN LINK IS VERY LOW AT THE DOWNLINK PORTS. THEREFORE, THERE IS NO DANGEROUS RF RADIATION WHEN THE
ANTENNA IS NOT CONNECTED.
Laser Safety
FIBER OPTIC PORTS OF THE MOBILEACCESS 2000 EMIT INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION AT THE 1310/1550 NM WAVELENGTH WINDOW.
TO AVOID EYE INJURY NEVER LOOK DIRECTLY INTO THE OPTICAL PORTS, PATCHCORDS OR OPTICAL CABLES. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR VIEW
DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS. ALWAYS ASSUME THAT OPTICAL OUTPUTS ARE ON.
ONLY TECHNICIANS FAMILIAR WITH FIBER OPTIC SAFETY PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES SHOULD PERFORM OPTICAL FIBER CONNECTIONS AND
DISCONNECTIONS OF THE MOBILEACCESS 2000 MODULES AND THE ASSOCIATED CABLES.
THE MOBILEACCESS 2000 COMPLIES WITH 21 CFR 1040.10 AND 1040.11 EXCEPT FOR DEVIATIONS PURSUANT TO LASER NOTICE NO. 50 (JULY
26, 2001) & IEC 60825-1, AMENDMENT 2 (JAN. 2001).
Care of Fiber Optic Connectors
DO NOT REMOVE THE PROTECTIVE COVERS ON THE FIBER OPTIC CONNECTORS UNTIL A CONNECTION IS READY TO BE MADE. DO NOT LEAVE
CONNECTORS UNCOVERED WHEN NOT CONNECTED.
THE TIP OF THE FIBER OPTIC CONNECTOR SHOULD NOT COME INTO CONTACT WITH ANY OBJECT OR DUST.
REFER TO THE CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR INFORMATION ON THE CLEANING OF THE FIBER TIP.
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MA 2000 Installation and Configuration Guide V
Safety
WARNING! To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, antennas used for this product
must be fixed mounted on indoor permanent structures, providing a separation distance of at least
20 cm from all persons during normal operation.
1. Each individual antenna used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a
minimum separation distance of 20 cm or more from all persons and must not be
co-located with any other antenna for meeting RF exposure requirements.
2. The design of the antenna installation needs to be implemented in such a way so as
to ensure RF radiation safety levels and non-environmental pollution during
operation.
Compliance with RF safety requirements:
MobileAccess™ products have no inherent significant RF radiation.
The RF level on the downlink is very low at the downlink ports. Therefore, there is no
dangerous RF radiation when the antenna is not connected.
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MA 2000 Installation and Configuration Guide VI
Standards and Certification
MobileAccess products have met the approvals of the following certifying organizations:
Product Certifications
US FCC 47 CFR part 15B, 22, 24, 90
NRTL Safety UL 60950-1
Europe EN 301502, EN 300609, EN 301489,
EU Safety EN 60950-1
Laser Safety IEC 60825-1, IEC 60825-2
TRA TRA type approval for UAE
Company Certification
ISO ISO 9001: 2000 and ISO 13485: 2003
Preface
MA 2000 Installation and Configuration Guide VII
About this Guide and Other Relevant Documentation
This user guide describes how to perform the physical installation of the MA 2000 systems. The
installation procedures of other units (RIU, 860 WLAN solution) relevant to the system are
detailed in their user manuals (see
Additional Relevant Documentation
below).
Additional Relevant Documents
The following documents are required if the corresponding units are included in your system.
Document Name
860 WLAN Installation and Configuration Guide
RIU Installation and Configuration Guide
SC-450 Installation and Configuration Guide
NMS 410/430 Installation and Configuration Guide
MA 1000/2000 Commissioning Guide
List of Acronyms
BDA Bi-Directional Amplifier
BTS Base Transceiver Station
BTSC Base Transceiver Station Conditioner
BU Base Unit
DL Downlink
RU Remote (Hub )Unit
RIU Radio Interface Unit
UL Uplink
Table of Contents
1 Introduction to the MA 2000 Solution ................................................................................ 1
1.1 System Architecture .................................................................................................................. 2
1.2 Application Examples ................................................................................................................. 4
2 MA 2000 System Elements .................................................................................................. 6
2.1 Enclosure Types ........................................................................................................................ 6
2.1.1 MA 2000 Remote Cabinet ................................................................................................. 6
2.1.2 MA 2000 Lite .................................................................................................................. 8
2.1.2.1 Enclosure Internal Elements................................................................................ 10
2.1.2.2 Digital Card Unit ................................................................................................ 11
2.1.2.3 Filters and Combiners ......................................................................................... 12
2.2 MA 2000 Remote Location Units ............................................................................................... 12
2.2.1 RHU 2000 ..................................................................................................................... 12
2.2.2 Add-on ......................................................................................................................... 14
2.2.3 8 x 4 Combiner .............................................................................................................. 16
2.2.3.1 MA 8x4 Combiner Front Panel ............................................................................. 17
2.2.3.2 MA 8x4 Rear Panel ............................................................................................. 17
2.3 MA Base Unit .......................................................................................................................... 18
2.3.1 Base Unit Models and OPTMs .......................................................................................... 18
2.3.2 BU Panels ..................................................................................................................... 18
2.3.2.1 MA BU Front Panel ............................................................................................. 18
2.3.2.2 BU Rear Panel ................................................................................................... 20
3 Site Preparation ................................................................................................................. 21
3.1 Infrastructure Preparation ........................................................................................................ 21
3.2 Installation Requirements ........................................................................................................ 21
3.3 Coaxial Cable Connections ....................................................................................................... 22
3.3.1 General Cable Installation Procedures .............................................................................. 22
3.3.2 Fiber Optic Rules ........................................................................................................... 22
3.3.3 RF Rules ....................................................................................................................... 23
3.3.4 Coax Cable Lengths and Losses ...................................................................................... 24
3.4 Power Consumption, Connections and Power Supplies ................................................................ 25
3.4.1 Power Safety Instructions ............................................................................................... 25
3.4.2 Power Consumption of Units ........................................................................................... 25
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3.4.3 Circuit Breakers ............................................................................................................. 26
3.4.4 Types of Power Supplies ................................................................................................. 26
3.5 Installation Conventions .......................................................................................................... 26
4 System Installation ............................................................................................................ 28
4.1 Pre-installation Instructions ...................................................................................................... 28
4.1.1 Unpacking and Inspection .............................................................................................. 28
4.2 Communication Room Installation ............................................................................................ 29
4.2.1 Rack Installation General Instructions .............................................................................. 29
4.2.2 Rack Installation Safety Instructions ................................................................................ 30
4.2.3 BU Connections ............................................................................................................. 30
4.3 Remote Cabinet Installation ..................................................................................................... 32
4.3.1 RC 2000 Wall Mount Installation ..................................................................................... 32
4.3.2 RC Grounding - Integrated PS Wall Mount Model .............................................................. 35
4.3.3 RC 2000 Rack Mount Installation ..................................................................................... 36
4.3.4 Fiber Optic Connections .................................................................................................. 38
4.3.5 Power Connections ........................................................................................................ 39
4.3.5.1 Integrated Power Supply model .......................................................................... 39
4.3.5.2 External Power Supplies Model ............................................................................ 39
4.3.6 Antenna Connections ..................................................................................................... 39
4.4 MA 2000 Lite Installation and Connections ................................................................................ 40
4.4.1 Mounting MA 2000 Lite................................................................................................... 42
4.4.2 MA 2000 Lite Connections .............................................................................................. 43
5 Upgrading and Configuration Examples ......................................................................... 44
5.1 Common USA Configurations ................................................................................................... 45
5.1.1 iDEN/SMR with PCS Add-on ............................................................................................ 45
5.1.2 Cell/PCS ........................................................................................................................ 46
5.2 Public Safety 700/800 .............................................................................................................. 47
5.2.1 Public Safety 700/800 Configuration ................................................................................ 47
5.3 Typical International Configurations .......................................................................................... 47
5.3.1 Typical Configuration: Cell/DCS+ UMTS ........................................................................... 48
5.3.2 Typical Configuration: EGSM/DCS + UMTS Configuration .................................................. 48
5.3.3 iDEN ............................................................................................................................. 48
5.4 2000 Lite Cell/DCS and GSM/DCS Config for Telstra ................................................................... 50
Appendices System Specifications ........................................................................................ 51
Appendix A: RF Parameters ............................................................................................................ 51
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Appendix B: Specifications .............................................................................................................. 55
System Specs ......................................................................................................................... 55
5.4.1 Unit Specs ..................................................................................................................... 56
MA 2000 MRC Remote Hub ............................................................................................. 56
MA 2000 Lite ................................................................................................................. 56
MA 2000 Remote Unit .................................................................................................... 56
Add-on Specifications ..................................................................................................... 56
Base Unit Specifications .................................................................................................. 57
Appendix C: Ordering Information ................................................................................................... 58
MA 2000 Installation and Configuration Guide 1
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The MobileAccess MA 2000 solution provides enterprise level indoor coverage, of a wide
range of multi-operator wireless services over a single broadband infrastructure. Front-end
wireless RF services are routed, over optic fibers, to MA 2000 series hubs that are securely
located in remote telecommunication closets at each remote location. These modular service
aggregation platforms precisely combine multiple wireless services including Cellular, Paging and
Public Safety signals for simultaneous distribution over a common broadband infrastructure.
Two MA 2000 models are available:
MA 2000 Lite– supports the external connection of two emote Hub Units (RHU’s). Allows
the capability integrating wireless service Add-ons and 860 WLAN modules with the remote
units.
MA 2000 Cabinet (MRC) – internally houses a total of five Remote Hub Units (RHU’s) and
add-on units. Allows the capability of externally integrating 860 WLAN module and 700/800
Public Safety units externally.
Figure 1-1. MA 2000 Lite (left side) and MA 2000 Cabinet (right side)
MA 2000 Lite
MA 2000 Cabinet
Introduction to the MA 2000 Solution System Architecture
MA 2000 Installation and Configuration Guide 2
The supported units are:
Remote Hub Units (RHUs) – Wireless service specific modules that support up to two
services and perform the optic to RF conversion, filtering and amplification at the remote
locations.
700/800 Public Safety Remote Hub Unit – RHU specifically designed to support public
safety.
Add On – Service specific module that provides support for an additional service to an
existing RHU.
860 WLAN Module – Module that supports WLAN services
Features and Capabilities
Multi-service platform that accommodates virtually any combination of wireless voice and
data services eliminating the need for separate overlay networks
Scalable and future-safe – services can be added and removed without affecting existing
operators or end-users
MA 2000 Lite components can be migrated to MA 2000 MRC for increased capacity
All active components are located in the communication closet/room
Carrier class operation – MA 2000 advanced signal handling ensures optimal performance for
all services within a multi-operator deployment
Local and remote end-to-end monitoring and control through interface to SC-450 (and
410/430) controllers
Conditioning and monitoring of input RF signals at the head-end through interface to MA-RIU
NOTE: MobileAccess is in the process of transition to 2000M products that will support both singlemode
fiber and multimode fiber. The new Base Unit is designated by WBM (Wide Band M), and the new RHUs will
be indicated by 2000M RHUs,
where the suffix “M” indicates that the product will support both single mode
and multimode fiber usage.
The new products have the same packaging and performance and are fully
backward compatible. See
3.3.2 for details on multimode fiber use.
1.1 System Architecture
At the head-end Mobile Access elements provide interface to the wireless service provider’s
network, where the signals can be conditioned through an active interface and transported over
optic fiber to the remote end.
At the remote end, the optical signal is reconverted to RF, amplified, filtered and distributed over
the broadband antenna infrastructure.
Introduction to the MA 2000 Solution System Architecture
MA 2000 Installation and Configuration Guide 3
For end-to-end control, controllers installed at the head-end provide direct interface to the MA
elements and through them, control over the remote end elements.
Figure 1-2. System Architecture
Figure 1-2 shows a basic block diagram of the system operation. On the downlink, services from
the BTS/BDA are transferred via interface to the Base Units (BUs). The interface, which may be
passive (i.e. Interface Box) or active (RIU), is used to attenuate the RF signals to the required
levels, converge them and distribute them to the BUs.
The BUs are wideband – they are not
service specific.
At the BUs, the RF signals are converted to optical signals and transmitted over the optic fiber to
(service-specific) RHUs at the remote locations. At the remote locations, the RHUs supported by
the hub reconvert the optical signal to RF. The hub elements converge the voice services
together with 802.11 a/b/g data services (if 860 WLAN units are installed) and distribute them
over the coax antenna infrastructure. MA 410/430 (in installations with remote management)
provides monitoring and control of all active system elements.
Introduction to the MA 2000 Solution Application Examples
MA 2000 Installation and Configuration Guide 4
1.2 Application Examples
Figure 1-3 shows an example of an MA 2000 Cabinet based solution. Five services from two
different operators are distributed, where services from Operator A conflict with those from
Operator B.
The converted optical signal is routed from the BUs directly to the corresponding RHUs in each
Cabinet over optic fiber. Each BU supports connections to 8 RHUs. Additional BUs are required
for connection to more RHUs.
Services 1 and 2 are distributed through one of the RHUs supported in each Cabinet. Services 3,
4 and 5 are distributed through the second RHU and the Add-on unit connected to that RU.
860 WLAN converges 802.11a/b/g data services with the voice services to be distributed through
a common infrastructure of coax and wideband antennas.
Figure 1-3. Example of MA 2000 Cabinet Architecture
Introduction to the MA 2000 Solution Application Examples
MA 2000 Installation and Configuration Guide 5
Figure 1-4 shows an example of an MA 2000 Lite based solution. Four services from two
different operators are distributed.
The converted optical signal is routed from the BUs directly to the corresponding RHUs over
optic fiber.
Services 1 and 2 are distributed through one of the RHUs supported by MA 2000 Lite. Services 3
and 4 are distributed through the second RU. The combiner and filter provides interface to the
antennas.
Figure 1-4.Example of MA 2000 Lite Architecture
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This chapter provides a full, detailed description of each of the system elements and their
individual connections. The element descriptions are organized according to the following
sections:
Enclosures types – Cabinet and Lite
Remote Location Elements:
MA 2000 Remote Units (RHUs)
Add-on
Base Unit
NOTE: The following elements are fully described in their corresponding user guides: MA RIU, 860
WLAN, MA 410/430 Controllers and MCT/NMS Management Application (described in MA 410/430
Installation and Configuration Guide).
2.1 Enclosure Types
This section describes both types of enclosures (Cabinet/Lite) and their external connections.
2.1.1 MA 2000 Remote Cabinet
Figure 2-1. RC 2000 Closed Cabinet View
MA 2000 Cabinet supports the following functions:
Compactly houses up to five RHU 2000 and Add-on modules and the required filters
NOTE: The number of modules that can be housed depends on the models, required filtering, etc.
860 WLAN can be connected externally
MA 2000 System Elements Enclosure Types
MA 2000 Installation and Configuration Guide 7
Converges all voice services and provides a single interface to the antennas through external
connections
Wall mounted or rack mounted
Supplied in two models with differing power supply:
Integrated power supply – fed from an external AC power source. The RHU 2000 and
Add-on modules are internally connected to the power supply. This model includes a
battery connection as well.
External power supplies – power is routed to external connectors from which power is
routed internally to each RHU 2000 and Add-on module.
Open door views
The following figure shows an open RC 2000 cabinet, integrated power supply model, with four
RHU 2000 modules and four filters. (For clarity, the internal connections are demonstrated
separately in Figure 2-3).
Figure 2-2. RC 2000 Open Cabinet View (without internal connections)
Optic fiber connection from
the corresponding BU
Slot for fitting
Optic Fibers
AC power input to
integrated power supply
Internal DC module
connections
Splitter/Combiner
connections
Filters (four in this
configuration example)
Connection to
external battery
Antenna ports
MA 2000 System Elements Enclosure Types
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The following image shows the MA 2000 Cabinet with the cabling. The antenna ports of the
individual modules are connected to the relevant filters and to the 8x4 Combiner. The PS
connections of each module are also connected to cables that are internally routed to the
integrated PS (a full detailed description of the connections is provided in chapter 5 ).
NOTE: The fiber optic connections are not displayed.
Figure 2-3. RC Open Cabinet with Internal Cabling
2.1.2 MA 2000 Lite
The 2000 Lite is designed to support up to 8 voice services, in addition to 802.11 data services.
Figure 2-4. 2000 Lite System
MA 2000 Lite
To RHU 2000 front
panel antenna
connections
Antenna connections
Connections to RHU
2000 front panel
8x4 Combiner
Connections
Filter (x4)
Antenna ports (four in
each module)
PS connection
LEDs Control
PW
R
To RHU 2000
front panel
RS232 connector
MA 2000 System Elements Enclosure Types
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MA 2000 Lite capabilities:
External connections to two MA 2000 RHUs (to which Add-on units can be added)
Internal filters and combiner (converges all services)
Connection to 860 WLAN for support of 802.11a/b/g data services
External power supplies
The MA 2000 enclosure contains two sets of cables, each providing connections to two MA 2000
RHUs.
Cable Connector Description
Four N-type connectors Coax connections to corresponding antennas
1x DB-9 connector Connection to RHU front panel RS232 connector
The following table describes the MA 2000 Lite front panel connectors.
Connector Description
Ant-1 to Ant-4 (N-type) Coax connections to corresponding antennas
Control Control connector for MA service personnel.
Power 20 to 48V DC power input
The following table describes the front panel LEDs.
LEDs Description
Run Module is operating properly.
Power Green – required power is supplied.
MA 2000 System Elements Enclosure Types
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2.1.2.1 Enclosure Internal Elements
The MA 2000 Lite enclosure includes:
8x4 Combiner (see section 2.2.3 for description)
Digital Card unit (see 2.1.2.2).
Filters and Combiners (see 2.1.2.3).
Figure 2-5. MA 2000 Lite Internal Units
Digital module
Rear tab
8x4 Combiner
Filters and combiners
Front tabs
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2.1.2.2 Digital Card Unit
NOTE: This unit is internal to the MA 2000 Lite system.
The Digital unit enables antenna monitoring. It is connected to the 8x4 Combiner and to each of
Remote Units.
Digital Unit Front Panel
The front panel of the unit contains the power connector.
Figure 2-6. Digital Front Panel
The following table describes the front panel connectors.
Connector Description
PWR 20 to 48VDC. The PWR connector is external on the M2000
Lite enclosure front panel.
Digital Unit Rear Panel
The rear panel of the unit contains the control connections to the 8x4 Unit and to the Remote
Units.
Figure 2-7. Digital Rear Panel
To the 8x4 Unit
Control connector
PWR
To RHU Control
connector
To RHU Control
connector
MA 2000 System Elements MA 2000 Remote Location Units
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2.1.2.3 Filters and Combiners
The filters and combiners vary according to the type of Remote Units. The filter and combiner
connections are described in Chapter 5 Upgrading and Configuration Examples.
2.2 MA 2000 Remote Location Units
Service specific units located at each remote location convert the optical signals received from
the Base Units to RF signals and route them to the coax antenna infrastructure.
NOTE: The voice services are converged by an 8x4 Combiner unit that is installed in the Cabinet
enclosure and the Lite module.
The following types of service specific elements are available:
Remote Units (RHUs) – support two voice services
Add-on – adds an additional (third) voice service to the host RHU to which it is connected.
860 WLAN – converges data services from 802.11a/b/g APs and distributes them over the
same coax and antenna infrastructure
NOTE: The 860 WLAN is described in detail in the 860 WLAN Configuration and Installation guide.
2.2.1 RHU 2000
RHU 2000 is a service specific module that is either housed in the MA 2000 Cabinet or connected
externally to the MA 2000 Lite module.
It provides the following functions:
Performs the optic to RF (and vice versa) conversion at the remote locations
Supports two services – high-band and low-band
Interfaces to the optic fiber from the BU
Add-on ready – Add-on can be added to support an additional services
Remote management - requires connection of host BU connection to a MA 410/430
controller
MA 2000 System Elements MA 2000 Remote Location Units
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RHU 2000 Front Panel
The RHU 2000 front panel contains the fiber optic connections to the BU, four coax connections
to the antennas, power connections and status indicators.
The RHU 2000 front panel contains the fiber optic connections to the BU, four coax connections
to the antennas, power connections and status indicators.
Figure 2-8. RHU 2000 Front Panel
Figure 2-9. RHU 2000 Front Panel
Table 2-1. RHU 2000 Front Panel Indicators
LED Description
COMM Active communication detected
LINK Optical link to BU detected
PWR DC power connection.
20 to 48VDC
Fiber optic BU
connections Power connector
LEDs
MA service
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RF ports 1 to 4
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RHU 2000 Rear Panel
The RHU 2000 rear-panel provides the control, RF interface and optic interface ports that enable
connecting an Add-on unit to the RHU 2000 module.
Figure 2-10. RHU 2000 Rear
Table 2-2. RHU 2000 Rear Panel Connectors
Add-on control Transmits the control signals from Add-on module to the RHU 2000
module. The Add-on Control port is connected to the Add-on
From port.
DL, UL Transmit the RF signals to- and from- the Add-on module. These
ports are connected to the corresponding ports on the Add-on rear
panel: DL to DL, UL to UL.
2.2.2 Add-on
The Add-on module is used to provide support for an additional service to an MA 2000 RU. The
host MA RHU and the Add-on are interconnected and either housed in a MA 2000 Cabinet or
connected externally to a MA 2000 Lite ‘enclosure’.
Add-on provides the following functions:
Single service – either low-band or high-band
Installed only as an addition to a MA 2000 RHU
NOTE: Add-on does NOT interface directly to the fiber optic infrastructure, does not perform the optic to
RF conversion and does not interface to the antennas. All these functions are provided by the host RHU
2000 unit.
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Add-on Front Panel
The RHU front panel contains the power connection and status LEDs. (The RS-232 connector is
reserved for MA service personnel). The figure below shows the Add-on front view. It is followed
by a description of the connections and LEDs.
Figure 2-11. RHU Front panels
Table 2-3. MobileAccess Front Panel Connectors
LED Description
RS232 Servicing connector to be used by MA service personnel for
maintenance.
PWR DC Power connection.
25 to 48VDC
Table 2-4. MobileAccess Front Panel Indicators
LED Description
RUN When blinking, indicates that the RHU is in normal operating mode.
PWR Power ON
Maintenance Power
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Add-on Rear Panel
The RHU Add-on rear panel contains the control connectors and the RF connections to the RHU
2000 and 860 WLAN.
Figure 2-12. RHU Add-on Rear Panel
Table 2-5. RHU Add-on Rear Panel Connectors
Add-on Control Transmits the control signals between the Add-on module and the
860 WLAN and RHU 2000 modules.
From – receives control signals from the RHU 2000. Connected to
the RHU 2000 Add-on Control connector.
To – feeds control signals to 860 WLAN (in configurations that
include 860 WLAN)
DL, UL Transmit the RF signals to- and from- the Add-on module. These
ports are connected to the corresponding ports on the MA 2000
rear panel: DL to DL, UL to UL.
High Service RF output port. Connected to combiner/splitter to be
combined with other services supported by the MA 2000 system.
2.2.3 8 x 4 Combiner
NOTE: This unit is internal to the MA 2000 system – both Cabinet and Lite models.
This unit is installed in the MA 2000 system Cabinet and MA 2000 Lite enclosures. It combines
the RF outputs of the RHUs in the corresponding system and provides a common interface to the
coax antenna infrastructure.
The 8x4 Combiner provides the following capabilities:
Supports up to eight RF voice service connections: four high-band and four low-band
Supports four antenna interface ports (located externally on the MA 2000 Lite)
Provides low RF loss and high isolation for the input devices
High Band DL UL
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2.2.3.1 MA 8x4 Combiner Front Panel
The front panel of the unit contains the four antenna interface ports, LEDs and control port.
Figure 2-13. 8x4 Combiner Front Panel
The following table describes the front panel connectors.
Connector Description
Ant-1 to Ant-4 (N-type) Connections to corresponding antennas
Setup Future Option
2.2.3.2 MA 8x4 Rear Panel
The rear panel of the unit contains four low-band and four high-band ports as well as the control
port.
Figure 2-14. 8x4 Combiner Rear Panel
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Setup
connection
Control Ports 1-4: Low Band connectors Ports 5-8: High Band connectors
Antenna ports 1-4
LEDs
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The following table describes the rear panel connectors.
NOTE: Connector on rear panel is for future option.
SMA Connectors Description
Low Band Four connectors (ports 1-4) for the low-band outputs of the
corresponding remote unit. Refer to
Chapter
5
for the exact
connections relevant to each configuration.
High Band Four connectors (ports 5-8) for the high-band outputs of the
corresponding remote unit. Refer to
Chapter
5
for the exact
connections relevant to each configuration.
Control Interfaces to the Digital card (that enables antenna monitoring)
2.3 MA Base Unit
The BU (Base Unit) is a wideband device that performs the conversion between the BTS/BDA
(passive or active) interface RF signal and the remote units optic signal.
Base Unit capabilities
Supports all services distributed by MobileAccess systems
Fiber connection to up to 8 RHUs
Setup and monitoring through connection to the host SC-450 (or MA 410/430) controller and
MCT software application
Dry contact alarms
Front panel indicators providing status on optical link internal circuitry and signal level
2.3.1 Base Unit Models and OPTMs
Two models of MA BUs are available:
Four-port unit – supports optic connections to four RHUs
Eight-port unit – supports optic connections to eight RHUs
Each 4-port unit is referred to as OPTM. An 8-port unit consists of two 4-port modules or,
referred to as OPTMs.
NOTE: Each 4-port module (OPTM) is separately accessed and managed in the MCT and NMS
management applications.
2.3.2 BU Panels
2.3.2.1 MA BU Front Panel
The front panel contains the optical connections and indicators. Each four-port element has a
dedicated set of indicators (PWR, LSR and Link 1 to Link 4 or Link 5 to Link 8).
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Figure 2-15. Eight-Port MA BU Front Panel
Figure 2-16. Four-Port BU Front Panel
Table 2-6. MA BU Front Panel Indicators
LED Description
PWR Power input detected for the corresponding unit.
20 to 48VDC
LSR ON - laser circuitry for the corresponding element (group of four ports) is
functioning correctly.
Link 1-4, 5-8 ON - the optical link to/from the connected remote functions within the
specifications in both directions.
Blinking - optical power from remote is lower than required
Four ports and corresponding indicators Four ports and corresponding indicators
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2.3.2.2 BU Rear Panel
The BU rear panel contains the RF connections, Alarms, NMS and power connections.
NOTE: The following figure shows the rear panel of an 8-port BU. A 4-port BU contains a single UL and a
single DL RF connector.
Figure 2-17. MA BU Rear Panel (RF Connections)
Table 2-7. MobileAccess 1000 Rear Panel Connections
Connector Description
Uplink output Uplink connectors to be connected on BTS/BDA side. For an
8-port BU, both UL connectors must be connected.
Downlink input Downlink connectors to be connected on the BTS/BDA side.
For an 8-port BU, both DL connectors must be connected.
Com Port RS485 Connection to MobileAccess 410/430 controller, rear panel
RS485 port.
Alarms Dry-contact connections to BTS/BDA (normally closed).
Relevant only for system without MA 410/430 controllers.
PWR Power connection: 20 to 48VDC
Pair of uplink and downlink RF
connections for interface to BTS
id
Alarms dry-contact
connector
MA 410/430
Power
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3.1 Infrastructure Preparation
This following installation rules are based on the assumption that site survey and installation
planning (
including power requirements
) have been completed.
3.2 Installation Requirements
The infrastructure preparation consists of two main phases:
A. Floor Planning: Planning the distribution of the antennas on each floor to provide the
required coverage.
B. Telecom Closet Planning: Planning the layout of the devices and cables in the telecom
closet or shaft. This includes the 860 WLAN, 802.11 Access Points, cabling and other voice
service distribution systems that are relevant to the specific installation.
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3.3 Coaxial Cable Connections
3.3.1 General Cable Installation Procedures
Observe the general cable installation procedures that meet with the building codes in your area.
The building code requires that all cabling be installed above ceiling level (where applicable).
The length of cable from the risers to each antenna must be concealed above the ceiling.
The cable must be properly supported and maintained straight using tie-wraps, cable trays and
clamps or hangers every 10 feet (where practical above ceiling level). Where this is not practical,
the following should be observed:
The minimum bending radius of the supplied ½” coax cable should be 7”.
Cable that is kinked or has a bending radius smaller than 7” must be replaced.
Cable runs that span less than two floors should be secured to suitably located
mechanical structures.
The cables should be supported only from the building structure.
3.3.2 Fiber Optic Rules
Either single mode or multimode fiber can be used with MobileAccess 1000M products,
while MobileAccess 1000 products can only be used with single mode fiber.
Only Multimode fiber, 50/125 or 62.5/125um complying with ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B series,
EN50173-1 or ISO/IEC 11801 can be used. The fiber length can be up to 300 meters
assuming the following qualifications:
All fiber in a given length of fiber must be of the same core diameter.
All Bulkhead adapters must be Single mode SC/APC (Green) adapters.
All terminations cross connections or patches must be direct fusion splice or
MobileAccess specified patch cords listed below.
900 microns pathcord for splicing, 2 Meters, 2xSC/APC
Diamond p/n ENC/1045341 Beige boots, 62.5/125/900 MA# 500001057
Diamond p/n ENC/1045340 Black boots, 50/125/900 MA# 500001058
Zipcord patchcord, 4xSC/APC, 50/125/900/2000/4500 micron
Diamond p/n ENC/1045342 Black/Brown boots, 1Meter MA# 50000105
Diamond p/n ENC/1045343 Black/Brown boots, 3 Meter MA# 500001060
Zipcord patchcord, 4xSC/APC, 62.5/125/900/2000/4500 micron
Diamond p/n ENC/1045344 Beige/Brown boots, 1 Meter MA# 500001061
Diamond p/n ENC/1045345 Beige/Brown boots, 3 Meter MA# 500001062
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Use only 8-degree SC/APC connectors (green color).
Use only fusion splice for connecting two fibers.
Use minimum splicing/connectors to achieve minimum losses on the fibers (<0.5dB).
Use precaution while installing, bending, or connecting fiber optic cables.
Use an optical power meter and OTDR for checking the fiber optic cables.
Make sure the environment is clean while connecting/splicing fiber optic cables.
All fiber optic connections should be cleaned prior to attaching to termination points
using a dry cleaning device (i.e. Cletop or equivalent).
Fiber connector protective caps should be installed on all non-terminated fibers and
removed just before they are terminated.
Verify the Fiber Optic connections. You may use the Optical Test Procedure described at
the end of this manual.
Pay special attention while connecting the SC/APC connectors - you must hear the “click
when the connection is made.
3.3.3 RF Rules
Use coax RG223, 50ohm, male-to-male N-type for RF connections from the BUs to the
BTS/RBS and to the RIU.
When using the MobileAccess™ system in an environment in which other indoor
coverage systems are installed, it is recommended (where possible) that the antennas
are placed at least two meters apart
When bending coax cables, verify that the bending radius does not exceed the coax
specifications.
Use wideband antennas supporting a range of 800Mhz to 2500Mhz
Use a VSWR meter (i.e. Site Master or equivalent) for checking coax cables, including
the antennas. (<2). The VSWR must be measured prior to terminating the RHUs in the
remote communication rooms
Terminate all unused RHU and RIU ports with a 50 ohm load
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3.3.4 Coax Cable Lengths and Losses
Use coax ½”, 50ohm, male-to-male N-type, for connecting to RHU and antenna ports.
NOTE: The required distance between the antennas (installed in the ceiling) depends on the infrastructure
and calculated path-loss. For example, if there is free space-loss between the antennas, a minimum
distance of 100 ft is required; if there are partitions (loss) between the antennas, a distance of less than
100 ft between them is allowed.
Coax Length coax Loss (900Mhz) connector loss Total Loss
30 0.7 1.5 2.2
40 0.9 1.5 2.4
50 1.1 1.5 2.6
60 1.3 1.5 2.8
70 1.5 1.5 3
80 1.7 1.5 3.2
90 1.9 1.5 3.4
100 2.1 1.5 3.6
110 2.3 1.5 3.8
120 2.5 1.5 4
130 2.7 1.5 4.2
140 2.9 1.5 4.4
150 3.1 1.5 4.6
160 3.3 1.5 4.8
170 3.5 1.5 5
180 3.7 1.5 5.2
190 3.9 1.5 5.4
200 4.1 1.5 5.6
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3.4 Power Consumption, Connections and
Power Supplies
3.4.1 Power Safety Instructions
SAFETY WARNINGS
When installing or selecting the power supplies:
Be sure to disconnect all power sources before servicing.
MA 410/430 Controller lithium type battery should only be replaced by MobileAccess
service personnel. Risk of exploding if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
Calculate the required power according to the requirements of the specific installation
and then determine the configuration of the power supplies. The required DC cables will
then be determined by the selected PS configuration.
Use only UL approved power supplies
AC and DC power supply cables – use only the power cords supplied with the units
Battery replacement in units - only the MA 410/430 controller has batteries. These
should be replaced (when necessary) only by MA Service Personnel.
Install external over-current protective devices for the system according to the
requirements described in section 3.4.2.
3.4.2 Power Consumption of Units
Table
3-1. MobileAccess™ Power Requirements
Unit Type Voltage Input Typical Power
Consumption Maximum Current
Consumption
2000 Remote Cabinet 20 to 48VDC 25W 1.25A
2000 Lite 20 to 48VDC 3W 0.15A
RHU 2000 20 to 48VDC 25W 1.25A
Add-on Unit 25 to 48VDC 50W 2.0A
RIU 20 to 48VDC 12W 0.6A
Base Unit 20 to 48VDC 14W 0.7A
410/430 Controller 20 to 48VDC 10W 0.5A
860 WLAN 20 to 48VDC 20W 1.0A
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3.4.3 Circuit Breakers
Install fuse protections for the system according to the following criteria:
The following system elements require external fuse protection: RIUs, BUs, and
410/430 Controllers.
Referring to Table 3-1, calculate the required fuse protection.
Example: a set of three elements consisting of a BU, RIU and MA 410/430 controller
requires a 2A circuit breaker.
3.4.4 Types of Power Supplies
MobileAccess supplies various power supplies that can be installed in a rack or mounted on a
wall, depending on your configuration.
NOTE: Refer to Appendix II, section
0 for list of power supplies.
3.5 Installation Conventions
Some of the basic installation conventions are listed below for the MA 2000 system:
Base Units – are usually concentrated in the same location, most often in the main
communication room.
Remote Cabinet/Lite – usually placed in the communication shaft or closet of a
corresponding floor so they can be easily located. Each cabinet (or 2000 Lite) can
typically cover a floor of up to 30,000 sq ft.
Fiber optic cable - bundled fibers are terminated into the Base Units in the main
communication room. The fibers are then routed to each coverage locations where
individual fibers terminate into splice boxes. The splice box couples the installed fiber
into the remote units. Enough spare fibers should be installed to take into account
future expansion of the system.
For example, for three remote units, six fibers are required. However, to allow for future
expansion, it is recommended to install additional optic fibers to be connected to additional
RHUs.
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The following figure illustrates fiber optic routing to Remote Cabinets.
Optical Cable
RC
Port 1
Port 2
Port 3
Ant.
1
Ant.
2
Ant.
3
Load
50 ohms
RC
RC
Floor 3
Floor 2
Floor 1
Fiber Optic Cables
8-Strand Fiber Cable
Assembly
(2 spare for
additional RUs)
Splice Box
Port 4
Splice Box
Splice Box
Fiber opt. In
Fiber opt out
Fiber opt. In
Fiber opt out
Fiber opt. In
Fiber opt out
Optical CableOptical Cable
RC
Port 1
Port 2
Port 3
Ant.
1
Ant.
2
Ant.
3
Load
50 ohms
RC
RC
Floor 3
Floor 2
Floor 1
Fiber Optic Cables
8-Strand Fiber Cable
Assembly
(2 spare for
additional RUs)
Splice BoxSplice Box
Port 4
Splice BoxSplice Box
Splice BoxSplice Box
Fiber opt. In
Fiber opt out
Fiber opt. In
Fiber opt out
Fiber opt. In
Fiber opt out
Figure 3-1. Illustration of Fiber Optic Routing
For remote power supply configuration - cable bundles are routed from the main
communication room and individual wire pairs are terminated into the power feed of
individual units.
By providing power from a single distribution point, maintenance can be reduced and UPS
backup can be easily provided. The maximum distance from the source to the termination
spot is 1000 feet using 18 gauge wires.
In many locations local codes do not require power to be run through conduit if 100 watts or
less is used. Please consult the regulations in your local jurisdiction prior to deploying
remote power. When power cables require distances greater than 1000 feet 14 or 16 gauge
wire may be used.
On each floor - the antennas are connected to the Remote Cabinet or 2000 Lite system
using coax cables.
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This chapter describes how the communication room and cabinet are installed. The individual
system elements and connections are described in the Chapter 2.
NOTE: Be sure to read the installation requirements (see
3.2) and Power Consumption related instructions
(see
3.3.4) before proceeding with the actual connections.
4.1 Pre-installation Instructions
In order to describe the installation process clearly, it will be described as consisting of two
logical parts:
A. Telecommunications room – installing the RIUs, BUs, MA SC-450 (or
410/430) controllers, and the required
passive equipment
in the
telecommunication room close to the RF signal source. This installation may differ
between single and multi-building topologies.
B. Remote locations – two types of installations:
MA 2000 Lite
RC Cabinet
The installations for two basic topologies are described in detail: for single building and for multi-
building. By understanding the two generic installations you will be able to address any
variations in system deployment.
NOTE: For installations that include the MA NMS: Once the installation has been completed, it can be
verified using the MCT application (NMS User’s Guide) and the devices monitored using the NMS
Manager (NMS User’s Guide).
4.1.1 Unpacking and Inspection
This section provides instructions for opening the shipping boxes, verifying that all parts have
been received, and verifying that no shipping damage has occurred.
Unpack and inspect the cartons according to the following procedure
1. Open the shipping carton and carefully unpack each unit from the protective packing
material.
2. Check for signs of external damage. If there is any damage, call your MobileAccess service
representative.
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4.2 Communication Room Installation
The Communication Room installation consists of the following basic steps:
1. Unpacking and inspecting the MA 2000 units (see 4.1.1)
2. Mounting the RIUs, BUs and SC-450 (or 410/430 controllers) in the mounting rack (see 4.2)
3 RF connections BTS/BDA connections.
4. RF connections to the Base Units.
5. Connecting the MA 410/430 control connections to the units
6. Connecting DC power to the units
4.2.1 Rack Installation General Instructions
NOTE: Usually, each operator installs the equipment that supports their services in a separate rack.
It is recommended to install the following MobileAccess system modules in a 19” rack in the
communication room
RIU Chassis 3U, RIU Lite 2U
BU 1U
MobileAccess SC-450 controller 1U
Fiber Optic patch panel and splice tray
Power supply/supplies (MobileAccess – 3U for each unit; units from other manufacturers
may vary in size)
Verify that the rack height can support all the units to be installed, where you may also want to
consider future expansions.
Figure 4-1 shows the recommended physical location of the MobileAccess elements in the rack in
order to facilitate and simplify the cabling
connections.
The configuration is for a single
operator. If the site is serviced by more than one operator, each operator often installs their
equipment in a separate rack.
NOTE: Note that the MobileAccess 430 controller is at eye level to provide an easy view of the LED
indicators and LCD display and easy access to the local and remote monitoring connections.
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The following figure shows a typical installation for a two field design.
Figure 4-1: Recommended Order in the Communication Room Rack
4.2.2 Rack Installation Safety Instructions
Review the following guidelines to help ensure your safety and protect the equipment from
damage during the installation.
Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install or replace this
equipment.
Verify that ambient temperature of the environment does not exceed 50°C (122°F)
To maintain a low center of gravity, ensure that heavier equipment is installed near the
bottom of the rack and load the rack from the bottom to the top.
Ensure that adequate airflow and ventilation within the rack and around the installed
components so that the safety of the equipment is not compromised. It is recommended
to allow for at least about 2 cm of airspace between devices in the rack.
Verify that the equipment is grounded as required – especially the supply connections.
4.2.3 BU Connections
This section describes the installation for the Base Units with the RF signal supplied from an MA
RIU Lite. If an RIU system is installed, refer to the RIU Installation and Configuration Guide for
detailed instructions on the RIU connections.
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NOTE: It is assumed that the patch panel cabinet (SC/APC adaptors) for fiber optic cable connections is
installed in the rack near the BUs.
To connect the BU
1. Connect fiber jumper between splice tray and patch panel cabinet.
2. Connect fiber jumpers between the corresponding BU optical ports and the patch panel.
Figure 4-2. BU Front Panel Connections
3. Connect the BU rear panel Uplink and Downlink ports to the corresponding ports on the
RIU rear panel (or to the RF ports from the passive interface if your system does not include
an RIU).
4. Connect the BU rear panel COM to the MA 430 rear panel RS485 connector.
5. Connect the Power connection on the BU rear panel.
The following figure shows the BU connections to an RIU Lite and MA 410/430 controller.
Figure 4-3. BU Rear Panel Connections
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4.3 Remote Cabinet Installation
Mount and install the Remote Cabinet (RC) in one of the following configurations:
Wallmount - on the wall in the communication room
Rackmount – in a 19” rack in the
communication room
allocated to that area (sometimes
referred to as a secondary communication room).
The procedure varies slightly according to the MA 2000 Cabinet model:
Integrate power supply
External power supply
The following sections describe both procedures.
NOTE: For installations that include 860 WLAN units, refer to the 860 WLAN Installation and Configuration
Guide for instructions on various installation options with the MA 2000.
4.3.1 RC 2000 Wall Mount Installation
General Installation Instructions
The MA 2000 Remote Cabinet units should be installed in a communication room that
provides access to authorized personnel only. The units are maintenance free. In the
event of failure, only authorized personnel should handle the units.
Environmental Data - Maximum ambient operating temperature: 45° C
Maximum ambient temperature in a rack: 45° C
Figure 4-4. MA 2000 Cabinet Wallmount Dimensions
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The wall installation 2000 Remote Cabinet is supplied with a plate that is to be mounted on the
wall and a bracket that is assembled on the rear of the MA 2000 system.
Figure 4-5. MA 2000 System Wall Mount
Figure 4-6. Zoom of Mounting Holes
Plate to be
mounted on the wall
Mounting Bracket
Location of anchors
Opening through
which connected optic
fibers are routed
Underside opening
through which power
connections are routed
Rear panel
bracket
Holes for plate to
bracket assembly
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Mount the RC on the wall as follows:
ATTENTION: The following instructions apply to an installation on a
concrete wall. For any other type of wall, contact MobileAccess.
NOTE: For installations that include an 860 WLAN system, refer to the 860 WLAN Installation and
Configuration Guide.
1. For integrated power supply configurations only (for other configuration grounding is
optional), connect the cabinet GND according to section 4.3.2.
2. Using the plate as a guide, drill four holes for concrete anchors. Insert four concrete
anchors (McMaster-Carr catalogue number 92403A200, or equivalent).
3. Mount the Plate on the wall. Carefully and thoroughly fasten the anchors to the wall.
4. Assemble the Bracket onto the rear of the Remote Cabinet using the supplied screws.
5. Lift the MA 2000 RC and guide the rear ledge of the assembled bracket onto the plate
bracket.
6. Using the four screws, secure the RC Bracket to the Plate on the wall.
NOTE: Tighten the screws only as much as needed to secure the Bracket to the Plate. One should be
able to loosen the screws quickly if needed.
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4.3.2 RC Grounding - Integrated PS Wall Mount Model
NOTE: This procedure is only necessary for wall mount integrated power supply configuration (for other
configurations this procedure is optional).
The Ground screw is located at the rear of the unit.
Figure 4-7: Grounding Located at the Rear of the Unit
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4.3.3 RC 2000 Rack Mount Installation
NOTE: The cabinet requires a clearance of 10 cm above the unit. If a heating source is installed beneath
the MRC, a buffer must be placed between the cabinet and the surface.
The following figure provides the dimensions for the MA 2000 Rack Model.
Figure 4-8. MA 2000 Cabinet Rack Mount Assembly
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The MA 2000 RC Rack Mount model is supplied with the required brackets already assembled to
the sides of the cabinet as illustrated in the Figure 4-9 . MA 2000 RC Rack Model.
Simply, mount the MA 2000 RC in the rack and secure with the supplied screws.
Figure 4-9 . MA 2000 RC Rack Model
Rack brackets
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4.3.4 Fiber Optic Connections
NOTE: Keep in mind the rules for handling and connecting F/O cables. The F/O cables will be connected to
the associated BU in the communication room at a later phase.
1. Install splice box near Remote Cabinet.
2. Connect fiber optic cable to splice box and the SC/APC pigtails to each RHU 2000 module.
3. For the downlink, connect the fiber optic cable pigtails from splice box coming from the BU
port to the corresponding RHU port (routing the optic fibers so they will fit through the top
opening in the door.)
4. For the uplink, connect the fiber optic cable pigtails from splice box from the RHU (routing
the optic fibers so they will fit through the top opening in the door), to the uplink port that
connects to the BU.
The internal power connections and other connections should already be connected.
Figure 4-10. RHU 2000 Fiber Optic and internal power connections
Power connection
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4.3.5 Power Connections
The power connections vary depending on whether the configuration is for an integrated power
supply or for external power supplies.
4.3.5.1 Integrated Power Supply model
Connect the AC power connector to the connector on the internal plate as illustrated
below. The power source may be: 230 VAC, 115 VAC (an AC/DC converter is built into
the chassis).
You may also connect a backup battery of 48V to the battery connector. This is an
optional connection.
Figure 4-11. Partial View of system illustrating location of power connections
4.3.5.2 External Power Supplies Model
The external power source may be a central source with cables routed to each RU, or RHU
dedicated power supplies locally installed.
PS = 24 VDC to 48 VDC.
Connect each power connection to the appropriate connector on the remote cabinet.
4.3.6 Antenna Connections
For systems
without
860 WLAN modules - connect the antenna connections to the RC
antenna ports
For systems with 860 WLAN modules - refer to
860 WLAN Installation Manual
Battery
connection
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4.4 MA 2000 Lite Installation and Connections
MA 2000 is designed as a wall-mount installation – usually located in the communication shaft of
the corresponding floor. The remote units are mounted externally to the 2000 Lite device and
their antenna outputs are connected to either side of the 2000 Lite device. The combined
outputs are then connected to the antennas in the covered area.
The following figure illustrates MA 2000 connections to two RHUs.
Figure 4-12. 2000 Lite System Coax Connections
MA 2000 Lite enclosure
RHU 2000
Antennas
RHU 2000 PWR
System Installation
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The following figure shows the RIU Lite mechanical drawing
Figure 4-13. MA 2000 Lite Mechanical Dimensions
System Installation
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4.4.1 Mounting MA 2000 Lite
In order to mount MA 2000 Lite on the wall, the cover is first removed, the tray and all installed
elements are secured to the wall and the top cover assembled again.
1. Remove the top cover by pulling it towards the rear bracket and lifting it over the front
brackets. The tray and all its assembled components are displayed. The installed filters vary
depending on the RHU models in the installation.
Figure 4-14. MA 2000 Lite Prepared for Mounting
2. Depending on the tools you use:
Either measure the distance between the four wall mount holes and drill the required
holes in the wall and insert the screws, or
Hold the tray up against the wall and simply drill the screws in the holes.
3. Mount each RHU 2000 on the wall, on the corresponding side of the MA 2000 Lite unit.
4. Reassemble the MA 2000 Lite cover by fitting it over the
front tabs
and pressing down gently
at the rear.
Power connection
Rear tab
Mounting holes
(2x on each side)
Front tabs
Antenna
connections
System Installation
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4.4.2 MA 2000 Lite Connections
This section describes the MA 2000 Lite enclosure and its' external connections.
NOTE: It is not required to perform the following procedures in any particular order.
1. Connect the antenna cables to the front panel antenna connectors.
2. Connect the DC power.
3. Connect each of the side cable N-type antenna connectors to the antenna connectors of
the corresponding RU.
4. Connect each of the side cable D-type connector to the front panel RS232 connectors of
the corresponding RU.
Connections to RHU 2000
front panel RS232 and
antenna connectors (1) To Antennas
(2) Power
LEDsControl
(4) To RHU 2000
front panel RS232
connector
(3) To RHU 2000
front panel antenna
connections
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MA 2000 provides an entry level cost effective solution for current services and support for
future services from the same or different operators. Support for additional bands is
implemented by an RHU module and RHU specific hardware designed to prevent interference
with other existing bands in the coverage area.
For support for additional services, connect the corresponding RHU and hardware (Cavity Filter,
Duplexer, etc.) to the 8x4 Module and to the external coax infrastructure.
NOTE: It is required to order an Accessory Kit for each new unit to be added to the installation. The kit
includes cables for connecting the RHU 2000 or Add-on add on units to the required filters. Because of the
differences in cable length requirements, the accessory kit differs for units designated to be installed in
2000 Cabinets and for those designated to be installed with MA 2000 Lite systems. Be sure to order the
appropriate kit as detailed in section .
This chapter provides several examples of the most common configurations and their
connections. As systems are expanded for additional services, refer to the provided diagrams for
a description of the connections between the Remote Units (referred to as RHU or RHU 2000),
the interface devices (Filters, etc.) and the 4x8 Combiner.
Upgrading and Configuration Examples
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5.1 Common USA Configurations
5.1.1 iDEN/SMR with PCS Add-on
iDEN and SMR coverage is implemented by one remote unit. This type of configuration was
designed to meet Nextel’s existing needs. Add-on module for PCS support can be integrated into
the solution at any time in order to meet future needs.
The following figure describes the port connections between the remote units, add-on, and 8x4
Combiner.
P1
P4
P3
P2
RHU 2000
iDEN/SMR
iDEN/SMR
Cavity Duplexer
iDEN DL
N.C.
SMR DL and iDEN UL
Add-on
1200
PCS
DL
UL
8x4 P6
Com
8x4 P2
8x4 P3
SMR UL
Figure 5-1. iDEN/SMR and PCS Connections
Upgrading and Configuration Examples
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5.1.2 Cell/PCS
For infrastructures supporting a single Cell band and PCS, connect the RHU according to the
following figure.
P1
P4
P3
P2
RHU 2000
CELL/PCS Cavity
Cell Duplexer
N.C. 8x4 P1
8x4 P5
Cavity
Cell DL
Tx
Rx
Com
Figure 5-2. Single Cell/PCS Connections
For infrastructures supporting two Cell bands and a PCS band, connect the second Cell/PCS
services RHU according to the following figure.
P1
P4
P3
P2
RHU 2000
CELL/PCS Cavity
Cell Duplexer
N.C. 8x4 P4
8x4 P8
Cavity
Cell DL
Tx
Rx
Com
Figure 5-3. Additional Cell/PCS Connections
Upgrading and Configuration Examples
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5.2 Public Safety 700/800
This section provides the installation and configuration installing the Public Safety 700/800 RHU
and Triplexer on the 2000 Cabinet.
5.2.1 Public Safety 700/800 Configuration
NOTE: Both the 700/800 RHU and the corresponding filter unit are installed EXTERNALLY on the Cabinet.
The installation connections are as follows.
Figure 5-4. 700/800 RHU Configuration
5.3 Typical International Configurations
MA 2000 Lite supports Cell/DCS and DCS. UMTS support can be added through Add-on.
Upgrading and Configuration Examples
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5.3.1 Typical Configuration: Cell/DCS+ UMTS
Figure 5-5. Cell/DCS and UMTS Configuration
5.3.2 Typical Configuration: EGSM/DCS + UMTS Configuration
Figure 5-6. Typical European & Middle East Configuration
5.3.3 iDEN
iDEN support is provided through MA 2000 Cabinet configurations.
Upgrading and Configuration Examples
MA 2000 Installation and Configuration Guide 49
RHU 2000
iDEN
P1
P2
P3
P4
Cavity
iDEN
DL BPF
to 8x4 P6
to 8x4 P2
5-7. iDEN Configuration
Upgrading and Configuration Examples
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5.4 2000 Lite Cell/DCS and GSM/DCS Config
for Telstra
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Appendix A: RF Parameters
RF Frequency Range
Services Frequency Range
Uplink Downlink
700 Public Safety 793-805 763-765
CELL 824-849 869-894
iDEN/Public
Safety/SMR-800 806-824 851-869
GSM 890-915 935-960
E-GSM 880-915 925-960
Telstra 850M 824-849 869-890
SMR 896-902 929-941
DCS 1710-1785 1805-1880
PCS 1850-1910 1930-1990
G-PCS 1850-1915 1930-1995
UMTS 2100 1920-1980 2110-2170
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Low Band
RF Parameters Low Band
RHU 2000 PUBLIC SAFETY
700/800 CELL/TDMA/
CDMA/WCDMA SMR 800 IDEN 800
SPRINT GSM/
E-GSM SMR 900 IDEN 900
SPRINT
D U D U D U D U D U D U D U
Max output PWR
per antenna port
1 (comp) 14 16 14 10 12 14 10
2 carriers 11 13 11 7 9 11 7
4 carriers 8 10 8 4 6 8 4
8 carriers 5 7 5 1 3 5 1
12 carriers 3 5 3 -1 1 3 -1
Mean Gain(dB)* 14 7 16 7 14 7 10 7 12 7 14 7 10 7
Pin (dBm)* 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Input IP3 (dBm)
AGC OFF Min -5 -5 -5 -5 -5 -5 -5
Input IP3 (dBm)
AGC ON Min 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
SFDR** (dB) 72 71 72 72 64 71 71
Max Intermod
Distortion (dBm) -13 -13 -13 -13 -36 -13 -13
Max Nf (dB) 20 20 20 20 20 20 20
Gain Flatn. (dB) ± 2.0
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High Band
*Factory set mean gain BU-RHU without RIU. May be field adjusted using system controller.
** SFDR for CDMA services is calculated in 100Kb/sec
RF Parameters Hi
h Band
RHU 2000
DCS PCS CDMA/WCDMA PCS GSM/TDMA
D U D U D U
Max output PWR
per antenna port
1 (comp) 14 14 16
2 carriers 11 11 13
4 carriers 8 9 10
8 carriers 5 6 7
12 carriers 3 4 5
Mean Gain(dB)* 14 3 14 3 14 3
Pin (dBm)* 0 0 2
Input IP3 (dBm)
AGC OFF Min -6 -6 -6
Input IP3 (dBm)
AGC ON Min 3 3 3
SFDR** (dB) 64 66 64
Max Intermod Distortion (dBm) -30 -13 -13
Max Nf (dB) 20 20 20
Gain Flatn. (dB) ± 2.0
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Add-on RF Parameters
ADD-ON
G-PCS CDMA/WCDMA G-PCS GSM/TDMA UMTS***
D U D U D U
Max output PWR
per antenna port
1 (comp) 20 21 21
2 carriers 17 18 18
4 carriers 14 15 15
8 carriers 11 12 12
12 carriers 9 10 10
Mean Gain(dB)* 20 3 20 3 21 3
Pin (dBm)* 0 1 0
Input IP3 (dBm)
AGC OFF Min -7 -7 -7
Input IP3 (dBm)
AGC ON Min 3 3
SFDR** (dB) 66 64 66 70
Max Intermod Distortion (dBm) -13 -13 ***
Max Nf (dB) 20 20 20
Gain Flatn. (dB) ± 2.0
*Factory set mean gain BU-RHU without RIU. May be field adjusted using system controller.
** SFDR for CDMA services is calculated in 100Kb/sec
*** UMTS Compiles with 3GPP TS 25.106 V5.0.0 (2002-03) Table 9.4 spectrum emission mask
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Appendix B: Specifications
System Specs
Fiber Optic Specifications
Optical output power <3.0mW
Max. Optical budget 2 dB for fiber + 1 dB for connectors (assumed) = 3 dB total
Optical loss per mated-pair
connectors 0.5dB (max)
Optical Connector SC/APC
Fiber type 9/125 SM
Wavelength 1310±10nm
Maximum distance between
Base Unit and Remote Cabinet 2Km
Absolute Maximum Rating
Total Input RF Power to BU 10dBm
Total Input RF Power to RU 20dBm out-of-band
-10dBm in-band
Power Supply VDC 60VDC
Temperature Specifications
Operating 0°C to +50°C (32°F to 122°F)
Storage -20°C to 85°C (-4°F to 185°F)
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5.4.1 Unit Specs
MA 2000 MRC Remote Hub
Supported Units : A total of up to five Remote Units (one being a Add-on module)
(not including 860 WLAN which is installed externally)
RF antenna connections : Four N-type female antenna connections
Input power
Local powering : 230 VAC, 115 VAC (an AC/DC converter is built into the chassis).
Remote powering : 20 to 48VDC to external connectors on chassis
Power consumption : 25W
Physical
Mounting : Wallmount and rackmount
Dimensions : 355 x 482.6 x 397mm (13.97” x 19” x 15.63” )
Weight (4 modules) : ~35Kg (~77 lb)
MA 2000 Lite
Supported Units : External connections to two Remote Units
(Add-ons each unit)
RF antenna connections : Four N-type female antenna connections
Power consumption : 3W max (housing only with no remote units)
Physical
Mounting : Wallmount
Dimensions : 442 x 336 x 86.41mm (17.4” x 13.23” x 3.4” )
Weight : 5.5Kg (12.1lb)
MA 2000 Remote Unit
Supported services : Two services corresponding to the model
Power:
Input power : 20 to 48V DC
Power consumption : 29W
RF connections : To Antenna (via hub) - N-type Female, 50 ohm
: To Add-on - SMA 50 ohm
Optic connections : SC/APC optic connections
Remote management : SNMP, NMS via Base Unit connection to MA 410/430 controller.
Add-on Specifications
Supported services : Single service corresponding to the model
RF Connections: : To RHU - SMA 50 ohm
Power:
Input power : 25-48VDC
Power consumption : 50W
Remote management : SNMP, NMS via RHU connection
Dimensions 27.9x22.0x6.9cm (10.98”x8.66”x2.71”)
Weight 2.8Kg (6.2 lb)
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Base Unit Specifications
Models: 4-port model, 8-port model (shown above)
Supported services: Wideband device supporting all services supported by MA systems
RF (total Input): 10 dBm max
Power:
Input power 20 to 48V DC
Power consumption 14W (8-port BU)
RF connections N-type Female, 50 ohm – interface to RIU or to passive BTS interface
N-type Female, 50 ohm – interface to antennas
Optic connections Four or eight (depending on the model) SC/APC optic connections
Remote management SNMP, NMS via connection to MA 410/430 controller.
Physical
Dimensions 48.26x4.44x29.97cm (19”x1Ux11.8”)
Weight 2.82Kg (6.2lb)
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Appendix C: Ordering Information
NOTE: The information listed below is updated up to the document publishing date. Refer to the MA 2000 datasheet for
the most updated ordering information.
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