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- Page 1 Nova 1W Base Station Installation Guide August 2017 Version 1.5...
- Page 2 About This Document This document is intended for personnel who will be installing the outdoor BaiCells Nova 1W Base Station. Proper installation, power, and grounding are necessary for normal operation of the base station. Please be advised that only personnel with the appropriate electrical skills and experience should install this device.
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Page 3: Related Documents
Related Documents Other Baicells technical documents may be found on the Baicells support website. The website information is provided below under “Contact Us”. Following is a list of the technical documents: • Baicells Configuration and Network Administration Guide • Baicells Nova 1W Base Station Installation Guide (this document) •... -
Page 4: Safety Information
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 base station contact the BaiCells support team. Warning IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This warning symbol means danger. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents 1 Overview ........................8 2 Out-of-Box Audit ......................10 3 Installation Preparation ....................13 3.1 Personnel ........................13 3.2 Operator Network Design Plan .................. 13 3.3 Materials and Tools ....................13 3.4 Software ........................14 3.5 Appearance ........................ 14 3.6 Location and Environment .................. - Page 6 List of Figures Figure 1-1: BaiCells Architecture ....................9 Figure 3-1: Interfaces ....................... 14 Figure 3-2: LEDs ........................15 Figure 3-3: Cabling Diagram ....................16 Figure 4-1: Installation Process Overview ................18 Figure 4-2: Install Mounting Brackets ..................19 Figure 4-3: Install Handle ......................19 Figure 4-4: Base Station with Mounting Brackets and Handle ..........
- Page 7 List of Tables Table 2-1: Shipping List ......................10 Table 3-1: Materials (may be purchased through BaiCells or an authorized supplier) ... 13 Table 3-2: Operator-Supplied Tools ..................14 Table 3-3: Interfaces ........................ 15 Table 3-4: LED Descriptions ..................... 15 Table 3-5: Cabling ........................
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Page 8: Overview
Overview The Baicells Nova 1W Base Station is a high-performing outdoor micro base station based on Time-Division Long-Term Evolution (TD-LTE) technology. The Nova base station enables wired and wireless access to 3G LTE backbone networks. Each base station 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. -
Page 9: Figure 1-1: Baicells Architecture
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Page 10: Out-Of-Box Audit
Out-of-Box Audit Before opening the box, check to see if the outer packaging is damaged or wet. If it is, or if any items inside are missing or damaged, report the issue to the supplier within 10 days. Table 2- 1 is a shipping list showing the quantity of each item you should receive. - Page 11 GPS Antenna and RF Cable Base Station Handle GPS Mounting Bracket 1 GPS Mounting Bracket 2 GPS Antenna Lightning Arrestor Connector for Used for extending the Extending Power power cable Cable All-Weather Electrical Tape and Mastic Tape Nuts and Bolts...
- Page 12 Ground Terminals Used for making ground cable Warranty Printed document Certification Printed document Quick Start Guide Printed document...
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Page 13: Installation Preparation
3.3 Materials and Tools Tables 3-1 and 3-2 describe the materials and tools required during the installation procedure. Table 3-1: Materials (may be purchased through BaiCells or an authorized supplier) Item Quantity Description Power Cable Gauge: Less than AWG16 (e.g., AWG14) -
Page 14: Software
Table 3-2: Operator-Supplied Tools Level bar Marking pen Knife Pliers Wrench Percussion drill Hammer Cross screw driver Cable vice (crimper) Tape measure and drill heads 5mm L-shaped Torx screw- T7 screwdriver Cable Stripper Allen wrench driver head 3.4 Software As part of finishing the base station installation process, you will need a computer to log in and verify that the base station status is reported as active by: Using a local Ethernet connection to the base station to access the Web GUI client •... -
Page 15: Figure 3-2: Leds
Table 3-3: Interfaces Interface Name Description Power connector: +/- 42v to 58V External Global Positioning System (GPS) antenna, N-female connection ANT1 External base station antenna 1, N-female connector DATA Gigabit Ethernet interface to external LTE Wide Area Network (WAN) MGMT Gigabit Ethernet interface used for local debugging ANT2 External base station antenna 2, N-female connector... -
Page 16: Location And Environment
The base station size and weight are provided below. Appendix A: Specifications provides additional specifications. Length: 12 inches (314mm) Width: 8.5 inches (215mm) Depth: 1.4 inches (35mm) Weight: 11 lbs (5 kg) 3.6 Location and Environment When determining where to place the base station, you need to consider factors such as climate, hydrology, geology, the possibility of earthquakes, reliable electric power, and transportation access. -
Page 17: Table 3-5: Cabling
Table 3-5: Cabling Number Initial Terminal End Connection Cable Type ANT2 RF cable RF feeder line ANT1 RF cable RF feeder line GPS antenna GPS antenna lightning RF feeder line (surge) protector Power supply system (AC) Input end of power Power supply line adaptor <... -
Page 18: Installation
Installation Some cell site structures may have existing framework for attaching the base station and antenna. For purposes of explaining the installation procedure, this section assumes the base station will be installed on a support pole. 4.1 Process Overview Once you have reviewed all of this document and prepared the necessary materials and tools, you are ready to install. -
Page 19: Staging
4.2 Staging You will assemble several components while the base station and antenna are still on the ground. This section covers the staging activities that prepare the base station and antenna for installing at the destined tower, roof, or other structure. 4.2.1 Attach Mounting Brackets and Handle Begin the installation by connecting the mounting brackets and handle to the base station unit, as explained below. -
Page 20: Install Gps Antenna On Base Station
Figure 4-4 shows the base station with the mounting brackets and handle attached. Figure 4-4: Base Station with Mounting Brackets and Handle 4.2.2 Install GPS Antenna on Base Station The GPS antenna is installed on the top of the base station. This section explains how to install the GPS lightning arrestor and how to attach the GPS antenna to the base station. -
Page 21: Figure 4-6: Gps Antenna Cable And Lightning Arrestor
Figure 4-6: GPS Antenna Cable and Lightning Arrestor Later in the procedure, you will apply weatherproofing tapes to the connection point of the GPS antenna cable, as shown in Figure 4-7. Weatherproofing is covered in section 6 of this document. Figure 4-7: Weatherproofed GPS Antenna Cable 4.2.2.2 Attach GPS Antenna to Base Station Follow the steps below to attach the GPS antenna to the base station. -
Page 22: Figure 4-9: Gps Mounting Bracket 1
Fit the GPS mounting bracket 1 on the GPS mounting bracket 2 using an M4 screw, turning mounting bracket 1 to the required angle so as not to obstruct the pole or other structure to which the GPS and base station will be attached. Refer to Figure 4-9. Figure 4-9: GPS Mounting Bracket 1 Fit the GPS antenna on the GPS mounting bracket 1 with an M4 screw so that it is vertically plumb. -
Page 23: Connect Ethernet Cable
4.2.3 Connect Ethernet Cable The connector for the Ethernet cable, which fits into the DATA port on the base station unit, comes with weatherproof housing. Follow the steps below to dissemble the weatherproofed Ethernet connector and then connect the cable to the base station. Disassemble the Ethernet weatherproof connector, as shown in Figure 4-12. -
Page 24: Connect Power Connector
Figure 4-14: Align Bayonet Later in the procedure, you will apply the weatherproof tapes. The completed connection is shown in Figure 4-15. Weatherproofing is covered in section Figure 4-15: Weatherproofed Ethernet Cable 4.2.4 Connect Power Connector The AC to DC power adaptor allows you to power the base station using an AC electrical outlet while supplying the requisite DC power to the base station. -
Page 25: Figure 4-17: Disassemble Power Adaptor
You will need to measure and then make the power cable so that it can reach the distance between the power supply system and the final destination for the base station. The total power cable length should not exceed 1150 feet (350.5 meters). Following are the steps for assembling the power cable and connector. -
Page 26: Figure 4-19: Insert Wires In Terminals A And B
Figure 4-19: Insert Wires in Terminals A and B Tighten the power wires in the socket by using a T-15 torx screw driver to crimp the threads. Ensure the power cable crimping is tight. Screw parts 1, 2, and 3 respectively, connecting to part 4. The assembly of the power adaptor is complete. -
Page 27: Connect Ground Cable
4.2.5 Connect Ground Cable 4.2.5.1 Lightning and Grounding Protection Overview The BaiCells Nova comes equipped with a lightning protection device. General practice is to place the grounding as close to the device as is possible. The cable should be kept short and uncoiled. -
Page 28: Figure 4-22: Grounding Screws
4.2.5.2 Procedure The base station has 2 grounding screws located on the bottom side of the base station, as shown in Figure 4-22. Follow the steps below to connect grounding to the base station. Figure 4-22: Grounding Screws Unscrew one grounding screw, and connect the GPS lightning arrestor ground cable to the grounding screw on the base station, as shown in Figure 4-23. -
Page 29: Connect Rf Antenna Cables
4.2.6 Connect RF Antenna Cables You will need to prepare or secure the RF cables that run between the base station and RF antenna. Follow the steps below to attach the RF antenna cables to the base station. Connect an RF antenna cable to ANT1 interface on the base station. Connect an RF antenna cable to ANT2 interface on the base station. -
Page 30: Install Equipment On Tower, Roof, Or Other Structure
Inactive cell site. The transmitting channel is not working. *After checking to see that all connections are secure, if any of these problems persists please contact the BaiCells support team: https://na.baicells.com/support/ 4.3 Install Equipment on Tower, Roof, or Other Structure Installing the base station should be performed only by qualified installation technicians following the operator’s network design plan and attending to industry standard safety... -
Page 31: Attach Base Station To Support Pole (If Needed)
Operators may use an omnidirectional (“omni”) antenna or a directional antenna with the BaiCells base station. An omni antenna covers a full 360 degrees, while a directional antenna radiates in a specific direction based on angle (e.g., 45°, 90°, etc). - Page 32 4.3.2.1 GPS Positioning Considerations Consider the following concerning GPS positioning when installing the base station. The GPS antenna should be free of any major blocking from buildings in the vicinity. Make sure the space atop within 45 to 90 degrees is not blocked by any buildings. Avoid installing the GPS near other transmitting and receiving devices.
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Page 33: Figure 4-28: Example - Completed Omnidirectional Antenna + Base Station Installation
Figure 4-28: Example - Completed Omnidirectional Antenna + Base Station Installation 4.3.2.3 Install Directional Antenna on Tower or Pole Following are guidelines for installing a directional antenna at the cell site. First, assemble the antenna and the upper and lower racks, as shown in Figure 4-29. •... -
Page 34: Figure 4-30: Example - Completed Directional Antenna + Base Station Installation
Once the antenna and base station are installed securely in the proper position, verify grounding and lightning protection. An example of a completed directional antenna installation is shown in Figure 4-30. Figure 4-30: Example - Completed Directional Antenna + Base Station Installation 4.3.2.4 Install Directional Antenna on Rooftop When installing a directional antenna on a rooftop, it is easier to install if the antenna and base station are first attached to a mounting pole that will then be installed on the roof. -
Page 35: Check Base Station Status In Software
(Once the application is installed and has a WAN IP address assigned, you can log in with http://x.x.x.x.) Go to Status Info as shown in Figure 5-1. If the status is not reported as active, contact BaiCells support. -
Page 36: Omc
Go to eNB > Monitor > Active Status as shown in Figure 5-3. If the status is not reported as active, contact BaiCells support. Figure 5-3: OMC Base Station Status For additional information concerning the configuration GUI, please refer to the BaiCells CloudCore Network Administration Guide on the BaiCells website. -
Page 37: Weatherproof All Connections
Weatherproof All Connections Once testing is completed successfully, you will need to seal and weatherproof the connection points by wrapping them with all-weather electrical tape and mastic tape, as shown in Figure 6-1. At least 3 layers of tape are needed, making sure that the wrapping direction of the last layer is from the bottom up. -
Page 38: Appendix A: Specifications
Appendix A: Specifications Hardware Specifications Item Description LTE Mode LTE TDD LTE Frequency 3550 MHz ~ 3700 MHz Channel Bandwidth 10 MHz, 20 MHz Frequency Bands 42, 43, 48 Output Power 33 dBm Overall Power < 65 W Receive sensitivity -102 dBm Synchronization A-interface synchronization (same or different frequency),... -
Page 39: Software Specifications
Software Specifications Item Description LTE Standard LTE TDD 3GPP Release 9 Maximum 10MHz: DL 55Mbps, UL 7Mbps Throughput 20MHz: DL 110Mbps, UL 20Mbps Firmware versions up to and including B100SPC010: Business Capacity 32 concurrent users, 96 RRC connection users Firmware versions B110SPC002 and after: 96 concurrent users Scheduling Mode... -
Page 40: Environment Specifications
Environment Specifications Item Description Operating Temperature -40℃ to 55℃ Humidity 5% to 100% Change Rate of 1℃/min Temperature Atmospheric Pressure 70kPa ~ 106kPa IP Protection Grade IP65 Range: 42V to 58V Safety Voltage Typical: 48V Power interface: differential mode: ±10KA common mode: ±20KA Lightning Protection Ethernet interface: differential mode: ±3KA common mode:... -
Page 41: Appendix B: Install Base Station On Wall
Appendix B: Install Base Station on Wall When installing the base station on the side of a building (wall), follow the below guidelines. Put the base station on the wall where it will be installed, and mark the drilling locations. Drill four 1/4-inch (10mm) diameter and 2 3/4-inch (70mm) depth holes in the wall by following the marked locations. -
Page 42: Appendix C: Regulatory Compliance
Appendix C: 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. -
Page 43: Ic Compliance
IC Compliance This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference. (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Le present appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. -
Page 44: Appendix D: Faqs
Appendix D: FAQs If you have questions, please check the list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) on the BaiCells support website or the Facebook support forum. • BaiCells support website - https://na.baicells.com/support/ BaiCells support forum on Facebook - • https://www.facebook.com/groups/baicellsoperatorsupportgroup/...