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Installation and Maintenance Manual
Prepared By
AirWalk Communications, Inc.
1830 North Greenville Ave
Richardson, TX, 75081
Phone: (972) 638-9400
Fax: (972) 638-9401
www.airwalkcom.com
_____________________________________________________________________________
AirWalk Proprietary and Confidential
AW100 Series
CDMA2000 1xRTT and 1xEV-DO
IP Radio Access Network (IP-RAN)
Version # 0.4
FOR USE BY TRAINED TECHNICIANS ONLY
Page 1 of 54
April, 2010

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  • Page 1 Installation and Maintenance Manual Version # 0.4 April, 2010 Prepared By AirWalk Communications, Inc. 1830 North Greenville Ave Richardson, TX, 75081 Phone: (972) 638-9400 Fax: (972) 638-9401 www.airwalkcom.com FOR USE BY TRAINED TECHNICIANS ONLY _____________________________________________________________________________ AirWalk Proprietary and Confidential Page 1 of 54...
  • Page 2 AW100 Series System Installation Manual ____________________________________________________________________________ Revision History Version Date Person Description 07/24/2009 R MacLennan Initial Draft Document for review 10/07/2009 N. Kafai Addition on Introduction 12/2/12009 N. Kafai Edited Specifications 4/7/2010 A Cho Edited Technical Specs Revision Numbering Key...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    AW100 Series System Installation Manual ____________________________________________________________________________ Table of Contents   TABLE OF CONTENTS ..........................3     INTRODUCTION ............................. 5     ....................5 ROPRIETARY NFORMATION OTICE     ........................5 URPOSE OF OCUMENT     ..............................5 COPE  ...
  • Page 4 AW100 Series System Installation Manual ____________________________________________________________________________     (DC P ) ................28 OWER UPPLY IRING OWERED ODELS     GPS A ......................30 NTENNA ABLE IRING     FREQUENCY SETTING PROCEDURES ..................31     BSM M ......................... 31 ANAGEMENT  ...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    AirWalk AW-100. Specific models covered are identified in the section entitled “Model Information”. 1.4 Order of Precedence This System Installation Manual will take precedence over any previous AirWalk System Installation Manual or Document. 1.5 Terminology See the section entitled: Appendix A –...

  • Page 6: Telecom Standards

    AW100 Series System Installation Manual ____________________________________________________________________________ 1.6 Telecom Standards [1] 3GPP2 C.S0001 – 0006 Radio Interface Specifications for cdma2000 Spread Spectrum System [2] 3GPP2 X.S0013 – IMS/MMD Specifications [3] 3GPP2 A.S0013-C Interoperability Specification (IOS) for cdma2000 Access Network Interfaces – Part 3 Features [4] 3GPP2 A.S0014-C Interoperability Specification (IOS) for cdma2000 Access Network...
  • Page 7 AW100 Series System Installation Manual ____________________________________________________________________________ [29] 3GPP2 C.20000.5-D, Upper Layer (Layer 3) Signaling Standard for cdma2000 Spread Spectrum Systems, March 2004 [30] IS-707-A-2, Data Service Options for Spread Spectrum Systems, March 2001 [31] TIA/EIA/IS-856-A, cdma2000 High Rate Packet Data Air Interface Specification, Mar 2004 [32] C.R1001-D, Administration of Parameter Value Assignments for cdma2000 Spread Spectrum...

  • Page 8: Aw100 Safety And Compliance Information

    2 AW100 Safety and Compliance Information 2.1 Statement of Intent The AirWalk AW100 Series IP-RAN is intended for use in a CDMA cellular infrastructure radio access network. The responsible body shall be made aware that, if the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.

  • Page 9: Maintenance Information

    2.3 Maintenance Information 2.3.1 Cleaning The AirWalk AW100 units are protected by a high performance paint which does not require normal maintenance. If paintwork is soiled, it can be cleaned using a damp cloth after AC power has been disconnected. Do not use liquids or spray cleaning substances on the unit, since property damage or personal injury may result.

  • Page 10: Regulatory Compliance Information

    2.5.2 Unauthorized Modifications (FCC 15.21 Statement) Persons or parties responsible for operation of this equipment are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved by AirWalk Communications Incorporated could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. 2.5.3 Digital Device Interference (FCC 15.105 Statement) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 11: Aw100 System Introduction

    3.1 Overview This document describes the AW100 IP-RAN products developed by AirWalk Communications Inc. The AirWalk AW100 Series is compact, standards compliant, optimal channel capacity, cost effective, and reliable cellular access point designed to provide improved mobile coverage and capacity enhancements for the CDMA mobile operators.
  • Page 12 AW100 Series System Installation Manual ____________________________________________________________________________ • AW100-DO • This product is designed specifically for CDMA2000 1xEV-DO Rev. A networks. The principal elements of the AW100-DO product are integrated RN, RNC, and PCF functionality with the capability to interface to the core data network via IP-...

  • Page 13: Aw100 Network Diagram

    AW100 Series System Installation Manual ____________________________________________________________________________ 3.2 AW100 Network Diagram The following diagram is typical network architecture for AW100-1X using IOS5.x standard interfacing to a CDMA softswitch network. PSTN Media Gateway /  CDMA Softswitch AirWalk AW100‐1X IP Backhaul IP Intranet Internet PDSN AirWalk  Integrated  Base Station ...
  • Page 14 AW100 Series System Installation Manual ____________________________________________________________________________ The following diagram is typical network architecture for AW100-DO with connectivity to data core networks. AirWalk AW100‐DO IP Intranet IP Backhaul Internet PDSN HA/AAA AirWalk  Integrated  Base  Station Manager  (iBSM) _____________________________________________________________________________ AirWalk Proprietary and Confidential Page 14 of 54...

  • Page 15: Hardware Configuration

    AW100 Series System Installation Manual ____________________________________________________________________________ 3.3 Hardware Configuration The AW00 Series IP-RAN is a unique combination radio and controller in one physical platform that is differentiated from other systems. Other systems have separate radio and controller platforms which add to cost and complexity in order to support CDMA2000 networks.

  • Page 16: Unit Photographs

    AW100 Series System Installation Manual ____________________________________________________________________________ Minicell Solution - Omni Medium Power Systems (up to 4W) AW-100 Main Unit 4W Slim Radio Unit (external RF power amplifier) Optional DC RPSU for DC powered systems Pico / Enterprise Solution - Omni Low Power Systems (up to 200mW) AW100 Main Unit 3.3.3 Unit Photographs...

  • Page 17: System Capacities And Specifications

    AW100 Series System Installation Manual ____________________________________________________________________________ 3.4 System Capacities and Specifications 3.4.1 AW-100 Technical Specifications AW100 Specifications 1xEV-DO Rev A 1xRTT Picocell: 200mW / 23dBm Transmit Power Microell: 4W / 36dB External RU Macrocell: 20W / 43dB External RU Air Interface CDMA2000, 1xEV-DO Rev.

  • Page 18: Radio Unit Technical Specification (Slim Ru Series)

    AW100 Series System Installation Manual ____________________________________________________________________________ 3.4.2 Radio Unit Technical Specification (Slim RU Series) 1930 ~ 1950 MHz N American PCS (A/D) 1945 ~ 1970 MHz N American PCS (B/D/E) Frequency 1965 ~ 1990 MHz N American PCS (C/E/F) 869 ~ 894 MHz...

  • Page 19: Power Supply And Environment Technical Specification

    AW100 Series System Installation Manual ____________________________________________________________________________ Mechanical Specification RF Input and Output SMA Female (Input) N Female (Output) Connector AC Power Connector RU Control Connector RJ-45 Serial Interface Weight 13 kg (28.55 lbs.) Per RU 482mm(W) x 457mm(D) x 88mm(H)

  • Page 20: Aw-100 Components

    AW100 Series System Installation Manual ____________________________________________________________________________ 4 AW-100 Components 4.1 AW-100 Main Unit Figure 4-1 AW-100 Main Unit Photo (Front View) AW-IOO IxRTT PWR    WAN        STS         INT          RESET Main +27Vdc IN Figure 4-2 AW-100 – Line Diagram (Front View) Figure 4-3 AW-100 Main Unit Photo (Back View)      PWR     12VDC          RUIF         BSIF...

  • Page 21: Radio Unit (Ru - Slim Ru Series)

    AW100 Series System Installation Manual ____________________________________________________________________________ 4.2 Radio Unit (RU - Slim RU Series) The Slim RU series Radio Unit provides high power macrocell capabilities for the omni site configurations. The Radio Unit functions include a 4W or 20W power amplifier (measured at the antenna port), RF filtering for Tx and Rx paths, a duplexer function system, and a power supply.

  • Page 22: Optional Dc Rpsu (Dc Power Configurations Only)

    AW100 Series System Installation Manual ____________________________________________________________________________ 4.3 Optional DC RPSU (DC Power Configurations Only) DC powered Radio Unit (RU) systems are equipped with a separate DC power distribution unit which provides a single connection point for DC power source. Connections are provided for the 12v DC AW100 unit and the 27v DC Radio Unit. Front panel circuit breakers and voltage/current measurements are provided.

  • Page 23: Component Led Configuration

    AW100 Series System Installation Manual ____________________________________________________________________________ 4.4 Component LED Configuration 4.4.1 CCPB- (Call and Channel Processing Board) LED status indicators are provided on the AW100 IP-RAN. LED functions are described in the following pictures and tables. AW-IOO PWR    WAN        STS         INT          RESET...

  • Page 24: Ru Dc Power Distribution Unit (Rpsu) [Dc Powered Models Only]

    AW100 Series System Installation Manual ____________________________________________________________________________ 4.4.2 RU DC Power Distribution Unit (RPSU) [DC powered models only] The RU RPSU (DC Power Distribution Unit) is equipped with a digital voltmeter and digital ammeter as shown in Figure 4-13. Figure 4-13 RPSU DC Power Measurement Indicators (Front View) The following values are displayed on the front panel.

  • Page 25: Radio Units Front Panel Indicators (Slim Ru Series)

    AW100 Series System Installation Manual ____________________________________________________________________________ 4.4.3 Radio Units Front Panel Indicators (Slim RU Series) The Radio Unit is equipped with indicators for power, communication activities and alarms. The location of the RU front panel indicators is shown in Figure 4-14 (each RU).

  • Page 26: Aw-100 Cabling

    Connect the AW-100 main unit and if applicable the optional Radio Unit system to suitable AC power sources as shown in Figure 5-1. Use only the AC / DC power supply and AC cables provided by AirWalk to ensure continued safe operation. AC/DC PWR  12VDC      RUIF     BSIF...

  • Page 27: Rf Cabling With Ru

    AW100 Series System Installation Manual ____________________________________________________________________________ TOP VIEW Ground Points PWR 12VDC  RUIF  BSIF        RUIF       BSIF 10M EVEN     G PS AN T I D Setting POWER MasterSlave1 Slave2 MasterSlave1 Slave2 Test PSU ALM TX/RX_A ANT TX/RX_A ANT RF TX I N RF TX I N TX TP...

  • Page 28: Power Supply Wiring (Dc Powered Models)

    AW100 Series System Installation Manual ____________________________________________________________________________ SS405 Coaxial Cable Figure 5-4 AW-100 to RU RF Cable Specification Connect the external transmission lines from the diversity antenna systems to the RU Antenna connections as shown in Figure 5-3. External connectors are “N-Type”.
  • Page 29 Connect the RPSU main power bus to the external DC power supply system using the two-hole bolted connections as shown in Figure 5-6. Power lugs and connection bolts are NOT supplied with the AirWalk system Figure 5-6 External DC Bus Power Connections [DC models]...

  • Page 30: Gps Antenna Cable Wiring

    AW100 Series System Installation Manual ____________________________________________________________________________ 5.5 GPS Antenna Cable Wiring The AW-100 utilizes a 5.0V GPS system. GPS antennas can be ordered as optional equipment or supplied by customer. Connect the external GPS antenna RF cable to the “SMA” GPS antenna port on the AW-100 unit as shown in Figure 5-7.

  • Page 31: Frequency Setting Procedures

    6.2.1 MMI Connection Connect the serial port of the PC to the “RN MMI” port on the AW-100 front panel. Use only the Serial MMI cable provided by AirWalk and the following port settings: • 115200 baud •...

  • Page 32: Fa Change Procedure

    AW100 Series System Installation Manual ____________________________________________________________________________ 6.2.2 FA Change Procedure The AW-100 is consists of two different family of IP-RAN. AW100- 1xRTT The following menu driven commands permit local changes of the FA. Step 1 At the prompt enter the following: >...
  • Page 33 AW100 Series System Installation Manual ____________________________________________________________________________ // this will take you to the below menu screen. ================= XCVR SETUP ==================== 1. SET CHAN 2. SET TX ON 3. SET TX OFF -------------------------------------------------- 4. Show Channel 5. SHOW XCVR MODEL ID 6.
  • Page 34 AW100 Series System Installation Manual ____________________________________________________________________________ ALPHA : xcvrChangeCh Num [001 ~ 1500] [1175] [/0:Exit]==> Step 4 From the above menu, type the new channel desired (CDMA channels from 1 to 1500) and 0 to exit. Only standard CDMA channel numbers within the designated band capability of the radio is accepted by the base station.
  • Page 35 AW100 Series System Installation Manual ____________________________________________________________________________ AW100- 1xEV-DO The following menu driven commands permit local changes of the FA. Step 1 At the prompt enter the following: > mpt32a // this will take you to the menu screen similar to below: ================================================ 1.
  • Page 36 AW100 Series System Installation Manual ____________________________________________________________________________ 10. Show RSSI2 11. Show TSSI 12. Show RSSI1PWR 13. Show RSSI2PWR 14. Show TSSIPWR 15. Show XCVR Temperature 16. Show XCVR Reset Reason 17. Show XCVR Cable Status 18. Show XCVR PLL LOCK 19.

  • Page 37: Installation Procedures

    AW100 Series System Installation Manual ____________________________________________________________________________ 7 Installation Procedures This Section gives instructions for installing the AW100 Series IP-RAN and for connecting it to the wireless infrastructure. Always refer to the Cell Site Installation documents provided by the Project Engineer for the specific project.

  • Page 38: Locate And Verify Floor Space

    2) Visit the site and verify that there is enough space to safely install the AirWalk units (refer to Site Preparation Checklist in Appendix B). 7.1.3 Uncrate and arrange for packing material disposal2 1) Carefully unpack the AW-100 and related components from packing material.

  • Page 39: Verify Location Of Lan Facilities And Connection Points

    5) It is strongly recommended that a copy of local site IP routing and addressing diagrams be sent to AirWalk at the following address to support any remote diagnostics needed.

  • Page 40: Verify Physical Mounting Racks Are Present And Suitable

    AW100 Series System Installation Manual ____________________________________________________________________________ 2) Any discrepancies or problems must be clarified and changes approved by the designated RF Systems Engineer prior to powering up any base station. 3) Locate the GPS antenna cables and verify the cable is equipped with a TNC connector for connection to the IP-RAN base station.

  • Page 41: Ip-Ran Installation Procedures

    AW100 Series System Installation Manual ____________________________________________________________________________ 7.2 IP-RAN Installation Procedures 7.2.1 IP-RAN System physical installation 1) First, install any support shelves or brackets required to provide rear support. 2) Locate the correct holes and install the heaviest rack unit first, which will normally be the RU system.

  • Page 42: Power-Up Procedure

    AW100 Series System Installation Manual ____________________________________________________________________________ 3) Connect the external GPS antenna to the IP-RAN GPS antenna input. Use a suitable RF cable (RG-58 or equivalent) equipped with a TNC connector. 4) Connect the external RF antenna systems. Follow site specific cable installation drawings prepared by the RF system/planning engineer for cable type and routing.

  • Page 43: Installation Completion

    AW100 Series System Installation Manual ____________________________________________________________________________ 5) Verify the Ethernet backhaul links are communicating by observing the activity indicators on the external Ethernet switch. The activity indicators are typically found on the front panel or adjacent to the connection point on Ethernet switches. The indicators should be flashing intermittently to indicate the presence of IP packet activity.

  • Page 44: Web Server Installation Tool Set-Up

    AW100 Series System Installation Manual ____________________________________________________________________________ 7.3.1 Web Server Installation Tool Set-up The Web Server Installation Tool is built into the IP-RAN base station. Connection to the tool requires only a PC equipped with an Ethernet capability and a common browser such as Explorer.
  • Page 45 AW100 Series System Installation Manual ____________________________________________________________________________ BSID number that will be used for the manufacturing default number. This number should be changed before the operation can begin. Use these default addresses to access the AW100 functions for the first time using the PC browser.

  • Page 46: Ip-Ran Initial Configuration (Default "Booting Mode")

    AW100 Series System Installation Manual ____________________________________________________________________________ 7.3.3 IP-RAN Initial Configuration (default “booting mode”) Connection the PC to the RN using either the default factory IP address (new systems), or the primary address or secondary address (systems already configured). The window...

  • Page 47: Ip-Ran Re-Configuration ("Running Mode")

    AW100 Series System Installation Manual ____________________________________________________________________________ Figure 7-4 IP-RAN Configuration Screen (default “booting mode”) 7.3.4 IP-RAN Re-Configuration (“running mode”) An IP-RAN equipped with an existing configuration can again be accessed via the Web Server tool to change parameters. The connection to the IP-RAN must be made using either the current primary IP address or the secondary address which is based on the base station id.

  • Page 48: Additional Operation Tests

    AW100 Series System Installation Manual ____________________________________________________________________________ Figure 7-6 IP-RAN Configuration Screen (“running mode”) Configuration changes are entered using this screen and accepted by the IP-RAN by clicking on the “Submit” button. However, the new changes will NOT become effective until the IP-RAN unit is rebooted. This can be done by clicking on the “Reboot” button.

  • Page 49: Recommended Installation Tools And Supplies

    Should problems develop during installation, this section is intended to help locate, identify, and correct these types of problems. Please follow the suggestions listed in the following sections prior to contacting the AirWalk Customer Support Center. If you are unsure of the procedures described in this section, contact the installation coordinator immediately for clarification.

  • Page 50: When Calling For Assistance

    6) If the problem continues after completing Step 4 above, contact the Installation Project Manager to determine the next course of action. If the problem persists after review, then contact the AirWalk Customer Support Center for assistance. 7.6.2 When Calling for Assistance Please be prepared to provide the following information.

  • Page 51: Appendix A - Acronyms

    AW100 Series System Installation Manual ____________________________________________________________________________ 8 Appendix A - Acronyms Acronym Description Second Generation in CDMA wireless network Third Generation in CDMA wireless network Authentication, Authorizing, and Accounting BHCA Busy Hour Call Attempts Base Station Controller Base station Transceiver Subsystem Call Agent –...
  • Page 52 AW100 Series System Installation Manual ____________________________________________________________________________ Acronym Description Radio Configuration Radio Node Radio Frequency Radio Network Controller RPSU Remote RF Power Supply Unit Real-Time Transport Protocol Remote RF Unit Selection and Distribution Unit Short Message Service Soft Switch Session Initiation Protocol...

  • Page 53: Appendix B - Installation Certification Document

    The subject AW-100 Series IP-RAN has been installed and proper system operation has been verified on this date. _______________________________________ __________________ Installation Team Representative Date _______________________________________ __________________ Authorized Carrier Representative Date ____________________________________________________________________________ AirWalk Proprietary and Confidential Page 53 of 54 7/28/2010...
  • Page 54 AW-100 Series System Installation Manual __________________________________________________________________________ This Page Marks the End of this Document ____________________________________________________________________________ AirWalk Proprietary and Confidential Page 54 of 54 7/28/2010...

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