Quick Start Checklist - Andrew Node C837 User Manual

2.3 QUICK START CHECKLIST

Read the health and safety warnings in chapter 1.2 Health and Safety Warnings.
Setting up the Node C is quick and easy. The following step-by-step procedure
provides a quick overview for a correct setup and optimization.
a. Required Equipment
• Node C
• donor antenna
• coverage antenna(s) or DAS
• coaxial feeder cable
• connectors
• laptop with connection and mains cable
b. Required Information
Make sure to have the following information at hand:
• important on-site conditions (e.g. base station location, mains supply, etc.)
• channels to be enhanced/amplified
• pilot
• pilot power to total power
c. Procedure
1. Install the donor and coverage antennas.
2. Install the feeder cable from the Node C to the antennas.
3. Install the Node C (see chapter 3 Installation).
4. Install the Interface Unit (see chapter 3 Installation).
5. Connect cables between the Interface Unit and the Node C (see chapter
3.2 Electrical Installation).
6. Connect power and the antenna feeder cables to the Node C.
7. Open the Interface Unit as described in chapter 4.1 General.
8. Setup the connection computer (see chapter 4.2 Software Setup) and
establish a connection to the Node C (see chapter 4.2.3 Connection
Procedures).
9. Login to the unit and follow the installation wizard option for easy
installation.
a. Optimize the donor antenna performance (see chapter 4.2.4.1
b. Select the channels for enhancement.
c. Enter the desired output power in the downlink.
d. Enter the pilot power to total power ratio of the donor base
e. Enter the relative uplink gain.
f. Setup the modem (if applicable) and enter data in the other user
10. The Node C setup is complete.
11. Open the "Save Configuration to Laptop" menu for record keeping
purposes.
12. Unplug the computer, close the Interface Unit and tighten all screws.
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User's Manual for Node C Network Elements
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