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INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR RA-5200 RA-5200 TRI-BAND REMOTE RADIO SYSTEM INSTALLATION GUIDE The information contained herein is the responsibility of and is approved by the following, to whom all enquiries should be directed in the first instance: Techinical Writing Comba Telecom Ltd.
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The product that will be commercialized in Brazil will not support UMTS 2.1GHz Comba Telecom Ltda R Gomes de Carvalho 1655 cj 101/102 Tel&Fax: +55 11 49313099 / 38422757 04547-006 Vila Olímpia E-mail: comba_brazil@comba-telecom.com São Paulo, Brazil...
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Table 24: ROU/RRU LED Indicators ..................... 59 Table 25: Management - RF parameters ....................63 Table 26: Alarm List for RA-5200......................64 Table 27: Comparison between UL Gain and UL Output Noise Level..........67 Table 28: Alarms diagnosis ........................68...
INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR RA-5200 0.4 HISTORY Change No. Details Of Change 1-0-0 Document Initially developed in Dec, 2006 RA-5200 QI Copyright - refer to title page Page 6 ENU Status : 1-0-0...
INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR RA-5200 0.6 REFERENCES 0.6.1 RA-5200 DS, ENU 1-2-4 RA-5200 Tri-Band Remote Radio System Released on 05-Jan-2007 Datasheet 0.6.2 RA-31GD00-1001YH RA-5200 Tri-Band Remote Radio System Dated Dec., 2006 Original manual 0.6.3 OMT v3.20 QE 1-1-0 OMT v3.20 Software Product Manual Released in Nov., 2006...
INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR RA-5200 0.7 GLOSSARY OF TERMS Automatic Level Control Attenuation Base Station Base Transceiver Station Decibel Decibels relative to 1 milliwatt Downlink Duplexer Donor Terminal EEPROM Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory E/O,O/E Electrical/Optical, Optical/Electrical Hertz Identification Low Noise Amplifier...
INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR RA-5200 0.8 SAFETY NOTICES AND ADMONISHMENTS This document contains safety notices in accordance with appropriate standards. In the interests of conformity with the territory standards for the country concerned, the equivalent territorial admonishments are also shown. Any installation, adjustment, maintenance and repair of the equipment must only be carried out by trained, authorized personnel.
INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR RA-5200 0.9 SERVICING POLICY AND RETURN OF EQUIPMENT The repair of individual units and modules of this equipment is not considered practicable without factory facilities. It is, therefore, the policy of Comba whereby faulty units or modules are returned to the local agent for repair.
INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR RA-5200 0.10 READERS COMMENTS Whilst every endeavour is made to ensure the accuracy of this and all Comba documents, there is always the possibility that an inaccuracy or omission could occur. In order that any amendment/remedial action can be carried out promptly, we would appreciate your co–operation in filling out and returning a photocopy of this customer reply sheet as soon as possible.
This system consists of Master Optical Unit (MOU) RA-5200-D, Remote Optical Unit (ROU) RA-5200- O and Remote Radio Unit (RRU) RA-5200-R. The MOU accommodates slide-in modules that can support up to four RRUs through Fiber Optical Unit (FOU).
INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR RA-5200 The figures below show the equipment enclosure layout of RA-5200 MOU, ROU and RRU: Fig 1: View of MOU fully equipped shelf RS-485 WCDMA GSM900 GSM1800 200-240V ~ 50Hz/60Hz OP/UP OP/DOWN Fig 2: Front, side and bottom views of ROU enclosure...
INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR RA-5200 RS-485 200-240V 50Hz/60Hz GSM900 WCDMA GSM1800 Fig 3: Front, side and bottom views of RRU enclosure RA-5200 QI Copyright - refer to title page Page 15 ENU Status : 1-0-0...
Saleable Entitles: Part Number Examples for this product are: RA5200-D 31F35F75F60P00G35S75W60AXXM01OP3 RA5200-O 31F35F75F60G35S75W60AXXOP3 RA5200-R 31F35F75F60P27P30P36G35S75W60AXX For further information to each RA-5200 Saleable Entity, please contact Comba. End of Section RA-5200 QI Copyright - refer to title page Page 16...
INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR RA-5200 Fig 5: ROU+RRU system diagram As shown in the above figures, the separate or combined signals as GSM900, DCS1800 and WCDMA from the BTSs are received and converted into optical signals after amplification in the MOU, and then the optical signals are transmitted to the ROU via optical fiber.
INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR RA-5200 TYPICAL APPLICATION 2.2.1 DUAL FIBER CONFIGURATION For equipments without configuring WDM Unit, the dual fiber configuration is applicable. Refer to the following two applications: 2.2.1.1 Typical Application of Dual Fiber Configuration Typically one MOU can be connected with one or two RRU (s) through using the Single Channel FOU or Double Channel FOU.
INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR RA-5200 2.2.1.2 Extension Application of Dual Fiber Configuration A fully equipped MOU can host up to four RRU (s) by equipping two Double Channel FOUs. Refer to the figure below: Tx/Rx WCDMA OP Downlink1 OP Downlink 1310nm...
Refer to the following two applications of single fiber configuration: 2.2.2.1 Typical Application of Single Fiber Configuration Shown below is a typical application showing the ability to interwork RA-5200 with existing fiber (e.g. 1310nm occupied) Tx/Rx...
INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR RA-5200 2.2.1.3 Extension Application of Single Fiber Configuration A fully equipped MOU can host up to four RRU (s) through FOU. This can be achieved by accommodating two Double Channel FOUs with WDM. Refer to the figure below:...
INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR RA-5200 EQUIPMENT LAYOUT The MOU RA-5200-D is constructed into a 19” shelf, it is connected via the connectors located on the front and back panel. The ROU RA-5200-O and RRU RA-5200-R are designed for all cables entries from the bottom of the enclosure.
INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR RA-5200 The internal layout for the RRU is shown below: DPX 900M DPX 1800M 900M DL PA DL PA 900M 1800M Fig 15: RRU equipment layout RA-5200 QI Copyright - refer to title page Page 26 ENU Status : 1-0-0...
INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR RA-5200 EQUIPMENT CONSTITUTION This optical repeater consists of MOU and RRU that consists of the modules described below: The MOU consists of: • Power Supply Unit (PSU): Converts the input voltage into stable DC to supply power for other modules and to charge the internal Li-ion battery.
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INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR RA-5200 The RRU consists of: Main Control Unit (MCU): is used to control and monitor the operation parameters of the RRU and provides telecommunication interface for local monitoring. UL Pre-amplifier Modules: Pre-amplifies the UL RF signals (GSM900, DCS, WCDMA) and adjust the gain for the DL RF signals (GSM900, DCS, WCDMA).
INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR RA-5200 3 INSTALLATION WARNINGS AND ALERTS Laser Laser light can cause damage to eyes. Laser light is not visible. Viewing it directly does not cause pain. The iris of the eye will not close when viewing a bright light. Consequently, serious damage to the retina of the eye is possible.
INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR RA-5200 SITE PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS Site Considerations The MOU can be located indoors to facilitate coupling of BTS signals and power supply connections. The ALC range of received BTS signal is -10~0 dBm. Hence, an appropriate coupler must be used according to the BTS output power.
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INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR RA-5200 Cable Routing Depending on equipment configuration, a variety of types of cables are connected to the MOU, ROU and RRU: coaxial cables, optical fibers, power cable, communication cable, and commissioning cable. Where applicable, ensure cables are properly routed and secured so that they are not damaged.
INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR RA-5200 3.2.1 REPEATER INSTALLATION CHECKLIST Installation Location Requirement Considerations Ample space on 19” rack and mounting pole/wall Working Space available surface (recommended to reserve 800mm x 800mm x 800mm) for unrestricted airflow and cable routing. Power cord length is about 3m. Use a...
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INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR RA-5200 8.1.1 RACK MOUNTING OF MOU Depending on the installation, should 2-post open-rack are to be used, the mid-mounting brackets are to be used. For rack or cabinet mounting, the mid-mounting brackets are to be removed from the 4U shelf.
INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR RA-5200 8.1.2 MOUNTING ARRANGEMENT The mounting arrangement of the ROU is used for mounting the ROU to a wall. The figure below shows the location of the holes for the mounting tabs. Fig 17: ROU mounting bracket dimension The mounting rack of RRU is for mounting the equipment to either a wall or on a pole.
INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR RA-5200 8.1.3 RRU LIFTING LUG This is provided to facilitate lifting and positioning of the RRU equipment during installation. The lifting lug is to be attached to the rear of the RRU enclosure as shown below. Enclosure...
INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR RA-5200 8.1.5 WALL MOUNTING OF RRU MOUNTING RACK Drill holes on the wall by using the position of the four round holes on the mounting rack as a guide. Insert the masonry bolts M10 x 110 through the round holes and tighten them to take the weight of the entire equipment.
INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR RA-5200 8.1.7 ATTACHING RRU ONTO MOUNTING RACK Located on the rear of the RRU enclosure is the array of protruding vertical cooling fins. The two outer fins are designed for attaching the enclosure to the mounting rack. Each of these fins has two steel shims inserted –...
INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR RA-5200 EQUIPMENT CONNECTORS The MOU is connected via the connectors located on the front and back panel. The ROU and RRU are designed for all cables entries from the bottom of the enclosure. The figures below present the connectors of MOU, ROU and RRU.
DB-9 connector for OMT PC connection to the MOU RS-232 by using the cable supplied. DB-9 connector for BTS alarm port to realize the BTS-ALM control & monitoring of RA-5200 at BTS. (option) wireless modem SMA connector for wireless modem RF signal to the integrated MODEM “MODEM”...
INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR RA-5200 Performs to receive and combine the signals from GSM, DCS and WCDMA BTS(s) directly. This is an optional unit up to customer’s requirements. N-F connector for TX/RX input port. It is the RF Rx connection to DCS BTS.
INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR RA-5200 Performs to amplify and condition for uplink RF signals. RFU-UL RFU-UL 1 N-F connector for uplink input port, is connected to the uplink output port on a POI system, or the “UP- UP-LINK LINK” port on the CBU when CBU option is in use.
INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR RA-5200 The following are the introduction on the connectors of each FOU type. This is applicable when no integrated WDM is required. It implements Single Channel FOU the connection between MOU and ROU through dual fiber. Each Single Channel FOU can serve one ROU.
INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR RA-5200 This is applicable when no integrated WDM is required. It implements the Dual Channel FOU connection between MOU and RRU through dual fiber. Each Dual Channel FOU can serve two RRUs. FC/PC connector for downlink optical output port 1.
INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR RA-5200 3.4.1.2 MOU Back Panel Connectors Information in this section is provided for trained personnel, it is expected the MOU shelf is pre- configured and tested prior to shipment, and access to the rear of the MOU shelf is not normally required.
INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR RA-5200 FOU (slot 1 to 2) Two RF connectors identified as “TX1” and “TX2”. Downlink RF input port for connection to the downlink output port of FOU-DL unit, identified as “TX”. Two RF connectors identified as “RX1” and “RX2”.
Table 19: RRU connections Note: the “OP UP” and “OP DOWN” ports will be identified as a single port “OP UP/DOWN” for signal connection when WDM unit is configured into the RA-5200 system. RA-5200 QI Copyright - refer to title page...
INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR RA-5200 3.4.3 RRU CONNECTORS Connectors on the RRU are identified below: RS-485 200-240V 50Hz/60Hz GSM900 WCDMA GSM1800 Fig 25: RRU connectors RS-485 5-PIN round connector, is the communication port for connection to ROU with the supplied communication cable...
INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR RA-5200 EQUIPMENT CONNECTION 3.5.1 GROUNDING CONNECTION Ground connection To ensure safe operation of the product, a ground (earth) connection is required. For single phase AC power source, the product must be grounded by connecting the “earth wire” of the power cord to the ground terminal of the AC supply.
INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR RA-5200 ROU/RRU Service Voltage Connection The ROU/RRU is connected to a 220VAC, 50Hz power supply, for certain territories, the RRU is equipped for use with 110VAC power supply. The recommended AC connection is rated at AC220V, 10A and has three connections to include earth. This connection is labeled ‘AC in’, adjacent to the power cord.
INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR RA-5200 3.5.6 CONNECTION BETWEEN ROU AND RRU RF connection The RF connectors labelled as “DT WCDMA”, “DT GSM900” “DT GSM1800” on the bottom of ROU and RRU are designed for BTS signals transmission between ROU and RRU.
Reserved. Table 21: Pin definition of the BTS_ALM port Depending on OMT/OMC configuration, alarm to BTS can be signaled from RA-5200 by either: a) pin1 and pin3 ‘closed’ or b) pin2 and pin3 ‘opened’. 3.5.8 EXTERNAL ALARM CONNECTION Three external alarms INPUT to RRU are realized on the “EXT_ALM” port, this is a 7-pin round connector.
INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR RA-5200 These signals are defined as “TTL/CMOS level”, for RRU, the following voltage are valid as EXT_ALM signals: Voltage as applied to EXT Alarm pin Alarm condition as seen by TB-2100 0V to 1.5V Alarm recognized 3.5V to 5V No Alarm recognized 3.5.9 MOU SHELF INTERNAL CONNECTION...
INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR RA-5200 3.5.10 INTEGRATED MODEM CONNECTON Wireless Modem For the equipment variant equipped with the wireless modem, it is the wireless modem integrated in the MOU and RRU provides the option of remote connection of the equipment by OMT. The wireless modem implements the link for data and SMS.
INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR RA-5200 Wireline Modem For the equipment variant equipped with the wireline modem, it is the wireline modem that implements the link for data and alarm code. The following figure shows the diagram of the wireline modem. Fig 31: Diagram of wireline modem RS232 and VDC Input ports are pre-wired to the equipment.
INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR RA-5200 3.5.11 CONNECT TO PC The local commissioning and management for MOU and RRU is achieved through connecting to the OMT PC locally, while for ROU, no local connection to OMT PC is designed, the ROU can be monitored locally through the RRU connected with it.
INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR RA-5200 4 COMMISSIONING PRE-COMMISSIONING TASKS After equipment installation, perform the following steps before equipment powering and commissioning, check that the expected voltage, current, and power levels do not violate any ratings. Double check all connections including ground before applying power. Do not manipulate circuits or make changes when power is applied: •...
INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR RA-5200 LED INDICATORS 4.2.1 MOU LED INDICATORS Diagnostic LEDs are located on the MOU, each indicates the status of a particular function: Identifier Color Indication Operation indicator – power is supplied to the MOU. Flashes once every Green second to indicate normal system operation.
4.3.2 OMT SOFTWARE VERSION OMT software is designed to be backward compatible. To view the OMT software version, select [Help] -> [About] in the OMT software main window. The current OMT version for RA-5200 is OMTv3.20. 4.3.3 CONNECTION TO OMT 4.3.3.1 Physical...
INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR RA-5200 4.3.3.2 Communication Link Refer to Reference 0.6.3 for communication link. 4.3.4 DESCRIPTIONS OF PARAMETERS After successful connection of the OMT to the equipment, equipment parameters can be read and/or set. Parameters include: Common Information, RF Information, Alarm Information, Properties Information and Other Information.
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INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR RA-5200 4.3.4.2 RF INFORMATION As in “Common Info.”, all the RF information in general will be displayed in the right part of the main screen when clicking on each [RF Info.] node in [Equipment Information Tree] area. User can read and/or set the parameter values in each interface.
INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR RA-5200 The following table provides descriptions of the equipment RF parameters. Identifier Application Setting 1 Setting 2 Initial setting Switch Control RF output ‘ON' = DC power ‘OFF’= no DC ON for GSM, DCS power for supply enabled,...
Alarm. All alarm information, in general, will be displayed in the right part of the main screen when clicking on each node of the [Alarm Info.]. Please refer to Reference 0.6.3 OMT v3.20 Software Product Manual for the specified operation details. Following is the alarm list of RA-5200-D, RA-5200- O and RA-5200-R.
INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR RA-5200 4.3.5 FAULT MANAGEMENT Fault management involves inspecting and changing the thresholds and managing alarm conditions. Generally, failure is caused due to radio signal (poor radio signal), equipment (module failure) and site (power, over temperature). The alarm is colour-coded to indicate its status and alarm levels. The alarm level is equipment specific.
INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR RA-5200 NON-VOLATILE MEMORY A non-volatile storage device on the MCU holds the configuration of the equipment. The following information are preserved in the event of power-loss: Network Configuration Device ID SMS report mode including SMS center number and OMC report number setting...
INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR RA-5200 COMMISSIONING PROCEDURES Since end-to-end connection is available for RA-5200 OMT software, users can configure the parameters at MOU, and then offset the parameters of MOU at RRU according to desired coverage level and interference to other BTS signals. Perform the following procedures for system commissioning.
INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR RA-5200 5 OPERATION Following installation and commissioning, occasional operation tasks to handle alarms may be required: Alarm condition Diagnosis LNA, Check power and signal connections of respective modules. If the power and alarms handling signal wire connections are OK, then the respective modules may be faulty.
INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR RA-5200 6 MAINTENANCE The RA-5200 system is designed for trouble-free operation and generally does not need maintenance. Maintenance activities should only be carried out by trained personnel. The equipment operation status can be observed remotely through OMT/OMC.
INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR RA-5200 7 APPENDICES 7.1 APPENDIX A: TOOLS FOR INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE The following are the recommended list of tools new installation and routine maintenance: • Slotted screwdriver • Philips screwdriver • Ring spanner (Assorted size: 12~20mm) • Electrically operated drill and masonry drill bits ∅12mm •...
INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR RA-5200 7.2 APPENDIX B: RMA (RETURN MATERIAL AUTHORIZATION) FORM End of section End of Document RA-5200 QI Copyright - refer to title page Page 71 ENU Status : 1-0-0...