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Nova-227 OD 2x250mW TDD eNodeB Installation Guide December 2019 Version 1.7...
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About This Document This document is intended for personnel who will be installing the Baicells Nova-227 Outdoor 2*250mW Time Division Duplexing (TDD) eNodeB (eNB). The information includes preparation of installation tools and materials and procedures for properly installing the eNB, entering basic configuration, and verifying the eNB is operational.
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Support Resources Documentation - Baicells product data sheets, this document, and other technical • manuals may be found at Baicells > Resources > Documentation. BaiTips - The BaiTips, under Baicells > Resources > BaiTips are where periodic • suggestions about how to improve equipment performance are posted.
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For the safety of installation personnel and for the protection of the equipment from damage, please read all safety warnings. If you have any questions concerning the warnings, before installing or powering on the eNB contact the Baicells support team. Warning IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This warning symbol means danger.
Overview 1.1 Introduction The Baicells Nova-227 Outdoor 2*250mW Time Division Duplexing (TDD) eNodeB (eNB) is an outdoor micro base station that enables wired and wireless broadband access to Long-Term Evolution (LTE) backbone networks (Figure 1-1). The low-cost Nova-227 eNB supports high- speed broadband data and voice services, helping telecom operators, broadband operators, and enterprises to serve customers in locations that might otherwise be difficult to reach.
Figure 1–2: LTE Network Architecture 1.2 Features Key features of the Nova-227 eNB include the following. • Supports standard LTE TDD Bands 41/42/43/48; customization may be requested • Complies with 3GPP Release 9 standards 5/10/15/20 MHz operating bandwidth (Model pBS2120 supports 10/20 MHz only) •...
2.3 Form Factor The Nova-227 eNB has a sleek form factor: 9.8 in (H) x 9.8 in (W) x 3.2 in (D) / 248mm (H) x 248mm (W) x 80mm (D). It weighs only 4.4 lbs (2 kg). Figure 2-1 shows the side LED indicators...
Figure 2-1: LEDs & Interface Table 2-2: LEDs Identity Color Status Description Steady on Power is on Green No power supply Steady on The cell is activated Green The cell is not activated Fast flash: 0.125s on, 0.125s off The board is loading Green Slow flash: 1s on, 1s off The board is normal...
Avoid locating the eNB in areas where there may be extreme temperatures, harmful gases, unstable voltages, volatile vibrations, loud noises, flames, explosives, or electromagnetic interference (e.g., large radar stations, transformer substations). Avoid areas that are prone to impounded water, soaking, leakage, or condensation. 2.5 Grounding &...
Step 3: Complete the mandatory fields, and again click on Sign up. You will receive an email from Baicells. In the email, click on the CloudCore link to go to the login page. Enter your login user name (email address) and password to authenticate. You are...
Installation 3.1 Process Overview Figure 3-1 provides an overview of the installation process. Figure 3-1: Installation Process 3.2 Install eNB on Pole or Wall 3.2.1 Install on Pole Check to ensure the diameter of the pole is in the range of 1.6-3.9 inches (40-100 mm). Follow the steps below to install the eNB on a pole.
3. Adjust the eNB to the proper angle based on RF coverage goals, and tighten the screws. 3.2.2 Install on Wall Before installing the Nova-227 on an outside wall, complete the steps in sections 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, and 3.6. Ensure that the wall can bear at least 4 times the weight of the eNB. Follow the steps below to install the eNB on the wall.
3.3 Connect Cables 3.3.1 Ethernet Cable Follow these steps to attach the Ethernet cable to the eNB. 1. Unscrew 3 screws on the cover of the wiring cavity (Figure 3-6) using M4 cross screwdriver, and open the wiring cavity cover. Figure 3-6: Wiring Cavity 2.
The initial basic configuration of the eNB covers the minimal parameters required for the eNB to connect to the backhaul and to the Baicells CloudCore. This section does not cover all configuration options available through the eNB GUI. Please refer to the document referenced above for information on all GUI menus and fields.
Go to the BTS Settings > Management Server menu (Figure 3-10). b. Enter baiomc.cloudapp.net:48080/smallcell/AcsService as the management server. c. Enter your unique CloudKey that was provided by Baicells. The CloudKey is operator-specific and enables devices, upon power up, to be added automatically to your OMC account.
5. Verify the core network connection between the eNB and the Mobility Management Entity (MME) in the Baicells CloudCore. Go to Network > MME/IPSec Binding (Figure 3-13). Do not change the IPSec Setting fields. They should be left with their default values.
6. Configure the eNB's local gateway (LGW) connection to the backhaul network. The eNB splits the data plane and control plane. The data plane is sent out the LGW path, while the control plane is routed through the IPSec tunnel to the CloudCore EPC. a.
SSF = 5. Enter a unique Physical Cell Identifier (PCI) for this eNB, between 0 - 503. g. Make sure the Cloud EPC field is enabled in order to connect to the Baicells CloudCore. h. Enter a Cell ID for a cluster of eNBs on the same tower or other structure. The Cell ID field is equivalent to the LTE E-UTRAN Cell Identity (ECI).
3.6.1 eNB GUI Go to the BTS Info > Basic Info window and check the Cell Status column, as shown in Figure 3-16. If the status is not reported as active, contact Baicells support. Figure 3-16: Active Status (eNB GUI)
2. Go to eNB > Monitor, and check the Active Status field as shown in Figure 3-17. If the status is not reported as active, contact Baicells support. Figure 3-17: Active Status (OMC) 3.7 Install Equipment on Outdoor Structure Installing the eNB should be performed only by qualified installation technicians per the operator’s network design plan and according to industry standard safety precautions.
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Avoid installing the GPS near other transmitting and receiving devices. The GPS should be at least 3 feet (.9 meters) from other transmitting devices. The GPS antenna should be installed within 45 degrees to the lightning rod. 3.7.3 Install Omnidirectional Antenna Following are guidelines for installing an omnidirectional antenna at the cell site.
Figure 3-18: Assemble Directional Antenna 3.7.5 Install Directional Antenna on Rooftop When installing a directional antenna on a rooftop, it is easier to install if the antenna and eNB are first attached to a mounting pole that will then be installed on the roof. Begin by wiring the lightning arrester on the top of the mounting pole.
Appendix A: Technical Specifications The specs in this appendix are current as of the date indicated in the Revision Record for this installation guide. For the latest technical specifications, always refer to the data sheets on the Baicells website. Hardware Specifications...
Appendix B: Regulatory Compliance FCC Compliance This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.