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IP-based Broadband Wireless Access (BWA) System 605-0000-706 Rev I ProST Hardware Installation Guide SR 6.5 Connecting the World...
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605-0000-706 ProST Installation User Guide-Rev I Table Of Contents Introduction ........................1 Purpose .......................... 1 Targeted Audience ......................1 Referenced Documentation ....................1 Conventions ........................1 Warnings and Cautions ......................2 Human Exposure to Radio Frequencies ................2 Radio Interference ......................2 Avoiding Radio Interference....................
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SDA-4SDC Type II (Optional DC power supply) ..............20 Physical Dimensions..................... 20 Ports ......................... 21 LEDs ......................... 21 Mounting the ProST......................23 Mounting the ProST ......................23 Wall Mounting........................ 24 Pole Mounting........................ 26 SDA-4S ........................31 Desktop Mounting ....................... 31 Wall Mounting......................
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605-0000-706 ProST Installation User Guide-Rev I Troubleshooting........................ 61 Trademarks and Copyrights....................62 Contact Information ......................63 Revisions ......................... 64 Warnings ......................... 65 1. Disclaimer ......................... 65 1.1 Safety Warnings ....................... 65 1.2 Important Warning Symbols..................65 1.3 Important Service Information..................66 1.4 UL Information ......................
This guide provides step-by-step instructions for setting up and installing the ProST. Targeted Audience This guide is intended for the technician who is qualified and authorized to install the ProST. Referenced Documentation For a detailed description of the Web-based configuration tool, refer to the WiMAX Web-based Management User's Guide.
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS Human Exposure to Radio Frequencies The ProST should be installed and operated from a minimum distance of 36 cm to your body. Radio Interference This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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Warnings and Cautions The information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of the vendor. No warranty or representation, either expressed or implied, is made with respect to the quality, accuracy or fitness for any particular purpose of this document. The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes to the content of this document and/or the products associated with it at any time without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes.
Este equipo cumple con los requisitos esenciales asi como con otras disposiciones de la Directive 1999/5/EC. Greek: ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ Airspan ∆ΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ Ο ΕΞΟΠΛΙΣΜΟΣ ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩ∆ΕΙΣ ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙΠΕΣ ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ ∆ΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ Ο∆ΗΓΙΑΣ 1999/5/ΕΚ. Français: Cet appareil est conforme aux exigencies essentialles et aux autres dispositions pertinantes de la Directive 1999/5/EC.
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Declaration of Conformity Denna utrustning är i överensstämmelse med de väsentliga kraven och andra relevanta bestämmelser i Direktiv 1999/5/EC. The Declaration of Conformity related to this product can be obtained from product_management@Airspan.com...
605-0000-706 ProST Installation User Guide-Rev I FCC INTERFERENCE STATEMENT Federal Communication Commission Interference 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Fcc Interference Statement Maximum Output TX Power CPE Maximum Output TX Power Caution: Do not set maximum output TX power to higher than local regulations.
ProST models support IP services at speeds of up to 37 Mbit/s over-the-air gross rates over channel bandwidths of up to 10 MHz in both uplink and downlink. ProST is available in numerous ETSI...
System Overview ProST Frequency Ranges The table below lists the frequency range of ProST models currently available. This table will grow as more models become available. Frequency Band Channel Bandwidth 1.4265 – 1.524 in GHz TDD mode 1.75 MHz 3.5 MHz 5 MHz 3.3 –...
Note: Contact your Airspan representative for more information on the SDA-MSG VoIP extension module or the SDA-WiFi extension module. ProST-2 Frequency Ranges The table below lists the frequency range of ProST-2, TDD/FDD Multimode models currently available. This table will grow as more models become available. Frequency Band Channel Bandwidth 3.4 –...
Note: The SDA-1 Type II adapter can also be implemented with other Airspan's ASWipLL radios (i.e. BSR, PPR, and SPR). For further information regarding these products, please contact your nearest Airspan dealer. The figure below displays a typical architecture setup of the ProST with an integrated antenna.
ProST with built-in (integrated), flat-panel antenna ProST with N-type connector for attaching third-party external antenna (i.e. no integrated antenna) The ProST model with the integrated antenna is shown below: The ProST model with the N-type connector for connecting an external antenna is shown below:...
ProST Block Diagram The figure below displays a block diagram of the ProST: ProST Protocol Stack The figure below displays a block diagram of the ProST's network architecture, designed as a hierarchy of protocols (i.e. protocol stack) implemented in the communication network.
For basic operation, the ProST requires no initial configuration--simply plug and play. Configuration is automatically performed over the air by the BS. The ProST is preconfigured by the operator at the BS (using Netspan) with service flow parameters such as the maximum information rate, the committed information rate, the maximum latency.
(indoor DC unit) (optional) ProST Physical Description The ProST is an encased outdoor radio providing access to communication ports on its bottom panel. The ProST's back panel provides holes for ProST mounting. This subsection provides the following ProST physical descriptions:...
(110/240 VAC). The SDA-1 enables easy plug prong replacement to suit geographical location of electrical outlet sockets (e.g. American vs. European). The SDA-1 provides the ProST with the following interfaces: 10/100BaseT interface with subscriber's network/PC 10 to 52 VDC power supply...
The SDA-1 provides a green power LED (labeled POWER), located on its front panel. This LED light not only indicates the presence of power, but also can indicate incorrect SDA-1 port assignment for the network cables, i.e. from the ProST and computer. For a detailed description of the POWER LED, see Troubleshooting.
605-0000-706 ProST Installation User Guide-Rev I Note: The SDA-4S Type II and the SDA-4SDC are physically (externally) the same other than the power socket. SDA-4S Type II and SDA-4S/VL Type II (Optional) The SDA-4S Type II and SDA-4S/VL Type II indoor units (hereafter referred to as SDA-4S) are two optional integrated LAN switches that offer an alternative to the SDA-1 Type II unit.
(supports Auto Negotiation and MDI/MDI-X automatic crossover, allowing connection of straight-through or crossover cables) 15-pin D-type (female) 10/100BaseT with ProST AC power socket Subscriber's power outlet (110/240 VAC, 50/60 Hz) Note: The ports of the SDA-4S models support Auto Negotiation, allowing automatic configuration for the highest possible speed link (10BaseT or 100BaseT), and Full Duplex or Half Duplex mode.
605-0000-706 ProST Installation User Guide-Rev I SDA-4SDC Type II (Optional DC power supply) The SDA-4SDC Type II indoor unit is an integrated LAN switch, providing power and four 10/100BaseT ports for interfacing with the subscriber’s network and especially designed for implementation where available power supply is DC.
Orange SDA-4S adapter and ProST (10BaseT) Blinking Traffic currently flowing between SDA-4S and ProST No link between SDA-4S and ProST 1, 2, 3, Yellow (100BaseT) Physical link (10BaseT or 100BaseT) between or Orange SDA-4S and subscriber's Ethernet network (10BaseT)
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605-0000-706 ProST Installation User Guide-Rev I The figure below displays the LEDs which are located on the top panel of the SDA-4S Type II, SDA- 4S/VL Type II, and SDA-4SDC Type II adapters:...
Wall mounting Pole mounting For either mounting methods, the ProST provides mounting holes molded into its back panel for attaching the wall or pole-mounting brackets, as displayed in the figure below. Note: The standard ProST kit provides wall-mounting brackets. To pole mount the ProST, contact your nearest Airspan distributor for pricing and ordering of pole-mounting brackets.
The ProST is wall mounted in two main stages: Attaching the mounting bracket to the ProST's mounting holes Attaching the mounting bracket (attached to the ProST) to the wall To wall mount the ProST: Position the unassembled mounting bracket on the mounting surface (e.g. wall), and then use a pencil to mark the position of the four mounting holes.
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When selecting screw sizes, consideration must be given to the weight of the ProST and load that may be induced in windy conditions.
Rotation is restricted in the horizontal plane only, as shown in the figure below: Pole Mounting Pole mounting allows the ProST to be easily adjusted in the horizontal (azimuth) and vertical (elevation) planes for antenna alignment. The ProST is mounted using the mounting holes located...
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ProST's back panel and the supplied (when ordered) pole-mounting brackets. The pole- mounting bracket is designed to support the ProST on a round pole of 45 mm in diameter. The figure below illustrates a summary of the ProST pole-mounting procedure.
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605-0000-706 ProST Installation User Guide-Rev I Attach the clamping bracket to the mounting bracket: Slide an M6-spring lock washer onto an M6-hex head screw. Align the mounting bracket's and clamping bracket's pivot holes, such that the clamping bracket is aligned to the inside of the mounting bracket.
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Adjust the vertical position of the ProST by choosing a final elevation hole as described in Step 2. Lock the ProST at the desired position by inserting the locking bolt in the desired position and fastening it tightly. Fasten tightly the bolt in the pivot hole. The figure below illustrates the angles (in degrees) of each elevation hole.
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605-0000-706 ProST Installation User Guide-Rev I Adjust the horizontal position of the ProST by rotating it about the pole, and then tightening the nuts of the U-bolts. Note: A thread-locking compound must be used to prevent the bolts from working loose.
Mounting the ProST SDA-4S The SDA-4S adapters (all types) can be mounted either horizontally on a desktop or vertically on a wall. Desktop Mounting Desktop mounting is made possible by the existence of four feet, each located on the four corners of the SDA-4S bottom panel.
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Note: For safety, use both mounting hooks to mount the unit. Note: The SDA-4S is supplied with a 1 meter AC power lead assembly. Ensure the unit is mounted within 1 meter of the main power outlet. Note: The maximum cable run between SDA-4S and ProST is 100 meters.
LAN ports for interfacing with the subscriber's network. Using the SDA-1 Type II The ProST connects to the SDA-1 using a CAT 5 cable with 8-pin RJ-45 connectors on either end. The ProST provides a 15-pin D-type port for interfacing with the SDA-1. However, for allowing the use of RJ-45 connectors, your ProST kit includes a DB15-to-RJ45 adapter that can easily be attached to the ProST's 15-pin D-type port.
• The maximum CAT 5 cable length for ODU/IDU connectivity is 100 meters. To connect the ProST to the SDA-1: Attach the DB15 side of the DB15-to-RJ45 adapter to the ProST's 15-pin D-type port (female), labeled DATA & PWR. Plug the RJ-45 connector of the Category 5 Ethernet cable (not supplied) into the RJ-45 port of the DB15-to-RJ45 adapter.
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However, for allowing the use of RJ-45 connectors, your ProST kit includes two DB15-to- RJ45 adapters that can easily be attached to the 15-pin D-type ports of the ProST and SDA-4S. The cable setup for ProST to SDA-4S connectivity is as follows:...
605-0000-706 ProST Installation User Guide-Rev I Connecting to LAN Network The ProST typically interfaces with the subscriber's LAN network using the indoor SDA-1 Type II adapter. This adapter provides one 100BaseT interface. However, optional IDU adapters (SDA-4S Type II, SDA-4S/VL Type II or SDA-4S/DC Type II) are offered that provide four LAN ports for interfacing with the subscriber's LAN network.
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Function 8-Pin RJ-45 To connect the ProST to the subscriber's network/PC (via SDA-1 Type II): Plug the supplied Category 5 Ethernet cable into the SDA-1's RJ-45 port labeled LAN/PC. Plug the loose end of the Category 5 Ethernet cable into the computer's LAN port.
605-0000-706 ProST Installation User Guide-Rev I Using the SDA-4S Type II, SDA-4S/VL Type II or SDA-4S/DC Type II The SDA-4S Type II, SDA-4S/VL Type II or SDA-4S/DC adapters (referred hereafter as SDA- 4S) provide four RJ-45 (100BaseT) ports for interfacing with the subscriber's LAN network. The difference between these adapters is that the SDA-4S/VL supports VLAN functionality at the ports.
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Network Cabling Cable: Straight-through (e.g. when connecting to PC) or crossover (i.e. when connecting to a hub) CAT 5 Ethernet cable Connectors: 8-pin RJ-45 at both ends Connector pinouts: Straight-through cable (e.g. connecting to a PC) Function 8-Pin RJ-45 Crossover cable (e.g. connecting to a hub) Function Function 8-Pin RJ-45...
605-0000-706 ProST Installation User Guide-Rev I Using SDA-MSG Optional extension VoIP module enabling VoIP functionality to your ProST units. Note: For pin-out refer to SDA-1 Type 2 above. To connect the SDA-MSG’s Radio port to Ethernet network and the RJ 45 port to ProST: Plug the Category 5 Ethernet cable into the MSG unit 8-pin RJ-45 LAN port.
SDA-MSG-to-ProST (or ProST-WiFi) cable connection: Using SDA-WiFi Optional extension WiFi module enabling WiFi functionality to your ProST units. Note: For pin-out refer to SDA-1 Type 2 above. To connect the SDA-WiFi’s LAN port(s) to Ethernet network and the RJ 45 port to...
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605-0000-706 ProST Installation User Guide-Rev I...
Surge Immunity standard EN 61000-4-5. DC Power Source ProST can be connected directly to a DC power supply unit that supplies 10 – 52 VDC (0.2 to 0.9 A; 15W maximum, assuming up to 100-m cable length between ProST and power source).
605-0000-706 ProST Installation User Guide-Rev I Connecting the SDA-4SDC Type II (Optional DC adapter) The SDA-4S/DC adapter is connected to the DC power supply using a cable appropriate to the specific field conditions. The setup between the SDA-4SDC and power connection includes the following: Connector: Anderson Connector Housings for connecting the cable to the SDA-4SDC DC power socket.
Connecting to Power AC Power Source ProST is powered from an AC power source when implementing the SDA-1 Type II, which is plugged directly into a standard electrical wall outlet (110/240 VAC). The optional IDU adapters (SDA-4S Type II and SDA-4S/VL Type II) also power ProST from the subscriber's AC electrical wall outlet.
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605-0000-706 ProST Installation User Guide-Rev I Plugging SDA-1 into wall outlet Changing the SDA-1 Type II Plug Prongs The SDA-1 Type II allows you to attach plug prongs suited to the electrical wall socket of the country in which you are installing the equipment. Therefore, before plugging the SDA-1 Type II into the electrical outlet, ensure that the correct prongs are attached to the SDA-1 Type II.
Connecting to Power Verify that your SDA-1 Type II is on and receiving power by checking that the LED labeled POWER is lit (see SDA-1 Type II LED description). If it is not lit, see Troubleshooting. Using SDA-4S Type II and SDA-4S/VL Type II The SDA-4S adapters are plugged into a standard electrical wall outlet (110/240 VAC) using an AC power cord.
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605-0000-706 ProST Installation User Guide-Rev I Connect the power plug female, at the end of the AC power chord, into the AC power socket located on the left panel of the SDA-4S. Plug the power plug male, at the other end of the AC power chord, into the AC power outlet (110-240 VAC).
Connecting to Power CONNECTING POWER CABLE FOR SDA-4SDC Power Cable Connection In the SDA-4SDC installation Kit there are two polarized and genderless unassembled Anderson Powerpole power connectors: for positive connection and black for the negative connection. Power connectors (Anderson Powerpole) The power connectors consist of housing (hood and a contact pins).
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605-0000-706 ProST Installation User Guide-Rev I Assemble the and black plastic housings together. Mate both connectors, by sliding them along the dovetail joints. When looking at the connector side (not the wire side), the connector should be on the left and the black on the right. The housing dovetails should be mated fully.
To install the lightning protector: Connect the protector in the direction according to the labels. The end labeled SURGE accepts the cable from the ProST; the end labeled PROTECTED accepts the cable from the IDU. Feed the CAT 5 cable through the grommet (for each side). If the RJ-45 connector is already crimped to the other end, ensure that you have fed the cable through the gland nut beforehand.
605-0000-706 ProST Installation User Guide-Rev I Mount and ground the protector outdoors with the provided 2 x 8-32 screws according to the fixing template illustrated below (showing distances between centers of the two mounting holes). The unit may be mounted/grounded on a nearby plate or bulkhead panel that is bonded to an earth-ground system.
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Connecting Lightning and Surge Protector The figure below illustrates the connectivity of the lightning and surge protector using the SDA- 1 Type II adapter.
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605-0000-706 ProST Installation User Guide-Rev I SDA + PolyPhaser + CPE...
Antenna Alignment using RSSI LED Plug Adapter The RSSI LED Plug is a small adapter that allows you to accurately position (align) the ProST for optimal radio frequency signal reception with the Base Station. The RSSI LED Plug adapter provides LEDs that indicate the ProST's received signal strength (RSS) with the Base Station.
67 - 70 66 dB+ Before connecting the power adapter to the ProST, you need to connect the AC power cable (that connects to the subscriber,s power outlet) to the adapter, as described in the following procedure. To connect the RSSI LED Plug Adapter: Connect the 15-pin D-type male connector, at one end of the straight-through cable, to the ProST.
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605-0000-706 ProST Installation User Guide-Rev I Note: RSSI response time has been proportionally increased to enable longer alignment.
CONNECTING EXTERNAL ANTENNA The ProST model without a built-in antenna provides an N-type port for connecting a third-party external antenna. The addition of an external antenna allows greater RF sector coverage than the standard ProST built-in antenna model. The external antenna is typically implemented in scenarios where the ProST is deployed at relatively far distances from the base station.
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605-0000-706 ProST Installation User Guide-Rev I...
TROUBLESHOOTING The table below provides some possible solutions to problems that may arise if the ProST is incorrectly installed: Problem Possible Cause Solution SDA-1 (and No electricity at wall outlet Ensure household provides electricity therefore, to the specific wall outlet (professional...
Airspan Tracker Customer Support services. In order for Airspan to assist you promptly, please quote the Tracker Issue number which was assigned when you registered your initial Tech Support request. If you do not have a Tracker Issue number, please enter your technical support query on the Airspan web site at http://tracker.airspan.com/...
Airspan assumes no responsibility regarding the use of the material. Additionally, Airspan makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, regarding the contents of this product. Airspan Networks Inc. shall not be liable for any misuse regarding this product.
Antenna Selection Refer to the product User Guide for a list of Airspan Networks approved antennas. Antennas not listed in the User Guide are outside the scope of this Declaration. CAUTION: European Directive 1999/519/EC details basic restrictions and reference levels on human exposure to electromagnetic fields as advised by the ICNIRP.
The Electromagnetic fields generated by the Central Terminal antenna are below the recommended safe levels at all distances greater than 65 cm from an approved Airspan antenna. The safe distance from a non-approved antenna of length D and Sector Angle δ may be calculated using the formula: Safe distance, r = 36 / (π...
Any modifications to this device not expressly authorised by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate this device. Responsible party for compliance is: David Mann, Airspan Networks Inc.,Cambridge House, Oxford Rd, Uxbridge, Middlesex, England, UB8 1UN. Telephone (44) 1 895 467450. 1.8 Lightning Protection WARNING: The following notes are general recommendations for the system.
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Warnings and Cautions - Install one RF lightning protector between the radio and antenna in series with the RF cable. - A lightning arrestor in series with the RF cable at the point of entry to the building. - Install a lightning arrestor in series with the IF cable at the transceiver on the tower/mast. - The AC wall outlet ground for the MacroMAX terminal must be connected to the same grounding system as the radio and antenna lightning protectors.
GLOSSARY BPSK: Binary Phase Shift Keying BS: Base Station BWA: Broadband Wireless Access CID: Connection Identifier Number CPE: Customer Premises Equipment (interchangeable with ST) dB: Decibel dBm: Power ratio in dB (decibel) of the measured power referenced to one milliwatt DL: Downlink FDD: Frequency Division Duplex FEC: Forward Error Correction...
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MHz: Megahertz (one million cycles per second) MIB: Management Infomation Base NLOS: Non Line-of-Sight radio propagation path ODU: Outdoor Unit (i.e. ProST) OFDM: Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing QAM: Quadrature Amplitude Modulation QoS: Quality of Service, which is used to specify level of data throughput...
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605-0000-706 ProST Installation User Guide-Rev I VoIP: Voice over Internet Protocol WiMAX: WiMAX is a wireless industry coalition whose members are organized to advance IEEE 802.16 standards for broadband wireless access (BWA) networks.
Connecting to SDA-1 ......33 Models ..........8 Changing SDA-1 Plug Prongs ....43 Physical Dimensions ......15 Components..........8 Pole Mounting........23 Computer, Connecting to ProST ....33 Port Description ........15 Wall Mounting........23 Dimensions Protocol Stack ......... 8 ProST ..........15 SDA-1 ..........
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