COMBA TB-2100 Installation Manual

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TB-2100 (40W) QI

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INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR TB-2100 (40W)

TB-2100 (40W) WCDMA

INSTALLATION GUIDE

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Page 1: Installation Guide
This is an unpublished work the copyright in which vests in Comba International ("Comba"). All rights reserved. The information contained herein is confidential and the property of Comba and is supplied without liability for errors or omissions. No part may be reproduced, disclosed or used except as authorised by contract or other written permission. The copyright and the foregoing restriction on reproduction and use extend to all media in which the information may be embodied.
Page 2 INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR TB-2100 (40W) 0.2 CONTENTS Section Page CONTENTS ...........................2 INDEX TO FIGURES AND TABLES..................4 HISTORY ..........................5 ISSUE CONTROL........................6 REFERENCES........................7 GLOSSARY OF TERMS......................8 SAFETY NOTICES AND ADMONISHMENTS ..............9 SERVICING POLICY AND RETURN OF EQUIPMENT............10 0.10 READERS COMMENTS......................11 GENERAL INFORMATION....................12 EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION ....................13...
Page 3 INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR TB-2100 (40W) FAULT MANAGEMENT.......................36 4.7.1 ALARM ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ..................36 NON-VOLATILE MEMORY ....................37 COMMISSIONING PROCEDURES..................38 4.9.1 PRE-COMMISSIONING TASKS..................38 4.9.2 COMMISSIONING TASKS ....................39 MAINTENANCE ........................40 O-RING FITTING DETAILS ....................40 APPENDICES ........................41 APPENDIX A: TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT ................41 APPENDIX B: RMA (RETURN MATERIAL AUTHORIZATION) FORM......42...
Page 4 INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR TB-2100 (40W) 0.3 INDEX TO FIGURES AND TABLES Figure 1: Front, side and bottom views of the TB-2100 enclosure .............. 12 Figure 2: Functional block diagram ......................13 Figure 3: Layout of the TB-2100........................14 Figure 4: Mounting rack dimension ......................20 Figure 5: Wall mounting overview ........................
Page 5: History
INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR TB-2100 (40W) 0.4 HISTORY Change No. Details Of Change 1-0-0 Initial document developed and issued in Nov 2006. 1-1-0 KOP section deleted, with general document update to simplify it, especially section 4. 1-1-1 Address of HK office has been updated.
Page 6: Issue Control
INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR TB-2100 (40W) 0.5 ISSUE CONTROL Date Section TB-2100 (40W) QI Copyright - refer to title page Page 6 ENU Status : 1-2-0...
Page 7: References
INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR TB-2100 (40W) 0.6 REFERENCES 0.6.1 TB-2100B-1001YH Original user manual developed and released in Dec 2007. 0.6.2 OMT v3.20 QE 1-1-0 OMT manual updated and issued in Feb 2007. TB-2100 (40W) QI Copyright - refer to title page...
Page 8: Glossary Of Terms
INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR TB-2100 (40W) 0.7 GLOSSARY OF TERMS Abbreviation Definition Automatic Level Control Attenuator Base Transceiver Station Cross Sectional Area Decibel Decibels relative to 1 milliwatt Downlink Donor Terminal Duplexer Frequency Selection Hertz Identification Low Noise Amplifier Main Control Unit...
Page 9: Safety Notices And Admonishments
INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR TB-2100 (40W) 0.8 SAFETY NOTICES AND ADMONISHMENTS This document contains safety notices in accordance with appropriate standards. In the interests of conformity with the territory standards for the country concerned, the equivalent territorial admonishments are also shown.
Page 10: Servicing Policy And Return Of Equipment
Repair Material Authorization (RMA) should be completed giving the required information. A sample RMA form is provided in Appendix B. This request must be included with the item for repair. Items for repair should be sent to the nearest Comba office: COMBA TELECOM LTD.
Page 11: Readers Comments
INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR TB-2100 (40W) 0.10 READERS COMMENTS Whilst every endeavour is made to ensure the accuracy of this and all Comba documents, there is always the possibility that an inaccuracy or omission may occur. In order that any amendment or remedial action can be carried out promptly, it is necessary to fill out and return a photocopy of this customer reply sheet as soon as possible.
Page 12: General Information
INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR TB-2100 (40W) 1 GENERAL INFORMATION The TB-2100 WCDMA Tower Mounted Booster (TMB) provides both uplink and downlink amplification for up to four carriers. The unit is installed near the antenna at the tower top to boost the transmitted power for extended cell coverage.
Page 13: Equipment Description
Figure 2: Functional block diagram The TB-2100 consists of a single MCPA in the downlink and two LNAs (one is in the main uplink and the other is in diversity uplink). In the downlink, the BTS signals enter the system at the TX1/RX1 terminal to the duplexer 2.
Page 14: Equipment Layout
INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR TB-2100 (40W) 2.2 EQUIPMENT LAYOUT The following figure shows the internal layout of the TB-2100: Shield Pre-amplifier Surge Distribution Protector Board MCPA Integrated Duplexer Wireless Modem Li-ion Battery Figure 3: Layout of the TB-2100 TB-2100 (40W) QI...
Page 15: Equipment Constitution
INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR TB-2100 (40W) 2.3 EQUIPMENT CONSTITUTION The TB-2100 units consist of the following components: Integrated Duplexer (DPX): The integrated DPX is used to combine or separate the uplink and downlink signals. Two LNAs (one for main branch, the other for diversity branch) and two RF by-pass switches are integrated with the DPX.
Page 16: Kit Of Parts
U Bolt XM14J7P-DB9 Commissioning cable for local commissioning 5.5mm Allen Key Enclosure Key for door-lock TB-2100 (40W) QI 1-2-0 This manual 1(CD) OMT V3.20 OMT Software on CD-Rom Equipment replacement fuse Table 1: TB-2100 Kit of Parts End of section...
Page 17: Installation
INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR TB-2100 (40W) 3 INSTALLATION 3.1 WARNINGS AND ALERTS Radio Frequency Energies There may be situations, particularly for workplace environments near high-powered RF sources, where recommended limits for safe exposure of human beings to RF energy could be exceeded. In such cases, restrictive measures or actions may be necessary to ensure the safe use of RF energy.
Page 18: Site Planning Considerations
INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR TB-2100 (40W) 3.2 SITE PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS Site Considerations Outdoor equipment are designed to be waterproof, rainproof, and with snow protection. Temporary protection should be taken when the equipment enclosure is opened for installation or maintenance in an outdoor environment.
Page 19: Installation Checklist
7-pin CPC Connector For local OMT connection with Commissioning XM14J7P-DB9 to DB-9 Connector the enclosure door closed. Cable Table 2: Cable types used for the TB-2100 TB-2100 (40W) QI Copyright - refer to title page Page 19 ENU Status : 1-2-0...
Page 20: Installation Procedures
INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR TB-2100 (40W) 3.3 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES 3.3.1 GOODS INWARDS INSPECTION Verify the number of packages received against the packing list. Check all packages for external damage; report any external damage to the shipping courier. If there is damage, a shipping agent should be present before unpacking and inspecting the contents because damage caused during transit is the responsibility of the agent.
Page 21: Wall Mounting
INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR TB-2100 (40W) 3.3.4 WALL MOUNTING Drill holes on the wall by using the position of the four round holes on the mounting rack as a guide. Insert the masonry bolts M10 x 110 through the round holes and tighten them to take the weight of the entire equipment.
Page 22: Drip-Loop
Any accumulated water on the cable will drip down at the bottom of the loop and will not enter the equipment. 3.3.7 EQUIPMENT CONNECTORS The TB-2100 is designed for all cables entries from the bottom of the enclosure, as shown in the following figure. RS-232...
Page 23: Equipment Connections
INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR TB-2100 (40W) 3.4 EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS 3.4.1 GROUNDING CONNECTION Ground Connection To ensure safe operation of the product, a ground (earth) connection is required. For single phase AC power source, the product must be grounded by connecting the “earth wire” of the power cord to the ground terminal of the AC supply.
Page 24: Li-Ion Battery Connection
INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR TB-2100 (40W) • Complete replacement by tightening cable anchor and cable gland. Alternatively, on the PSU is a Combicon connector (plug), where the -48V may be extracted. Consult the PSU pinout to identify the -48V and 0V pin and wire the DC power cable to the -48V and Return pins. Two pairs of extra connectors are available for DC -48V input, and these can be left unconnected.
Page 25: Ext_Alm Connection
‘opened’, or b) Pin1 and Pin3 ‘closed’. 3.4.6 EXT_ALM CONNECTION Four alarm inputs to the TB-2100 are provided on the EXT_ALM port, which is a 7-pin round connector. The following figure and table shows the pin allocation and definition. Pin numbering are shown looking-into the connector on the enclosure.
Page 26: Wireless Modem Antenna Connection
INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR TB-2100 (40W) 3.4.7 WIRELESS MODEM ANTENNA CONNECTION If remote monitoring is to be used, ensure that the wireless modem antenna is connected to the M-ANT connector, which is an SMA connector. 3.4.8 PHYSICAL CONNECTION TO OMT PC Two options are provided for local commissioning with the OMT using RS-232.
Page 27: Commissioning
INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR TB-2100 (40W) 4 COMMISSIONING 4.1 PREPARATION After equipment installation, perform the following steps before equipment powering and commissioning. Verify the incoming power source voltage, current, and power levels do not violate any ratings. Double check all connections before applying power. Do not manipulate circuits or make changes with power applied.
Page 28: Preparation For Remote Control Of Euipment Using Modem
INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR TB-2100 (40W) 4.3 PREPARATION FOR REMOTE CONTROL OF EUIPMENT USING MODEM Wireless Modem For the equipment variant equipped with wireless modem, the modem provides the option of remote connection of the equipment to the OMT. The wireless (GSM) modem implements the link for data and SMS.
Page 29: Connection To Omt
INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR TB-2100 (40W) 4.4 CONNECTION TO OMT Please refer to the OMT document for details of establishing connection between the equipment and the OMT. 4.5 OMT OVERVIEW This section is to be read in conjunction with the OMT document.
Page 30: Omt Software Version
Parameters include: Common Information, RF Information, Alarm Information, Properties Information and Other Information. 4.6.1 COMMON INFORMATION For the TB-2100, the [Common Info.] includes System Info and Auto-Read. Different parameter has different interface, which can be displayed by clicking the specific parameter node in [Equipment Information Tree].
Page 31: Rf Information
INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR TB-2100 (40W) 4.6.2 RF INFORMATION For the TB-2100, the [RF Info.] includes Switch, Pre-ATT, Post-ATT, Alarm Threshold, Power, Gain, VSWR, and Temperature. The following table lists the RF parameters and parameter description. Node Name Description [Switch] Parameter [Switch] includes “Signal Bypass” and “Bypass Switch Status”...
Page 32: Figure 15: Rf Information – Switch Window
For RF information, this manual will use the [Alarm Threshold] and [Switch] windows to demonstrate the setting of RF parameters. Refer to the following figure. For the TB-2100, user can set DL Output Power Low Threshold, DL Input Power Low Threshold, DL Input Overload Threshold, PA Over Temperature Threshold and DL VSWR Threshold.
Page 33: Table 10: Management – Rf Parameters
INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR TB-2100 (40W) DL Input It includes DL Input Power Low The setting range of DL Input DL Input Power Threshold and DL Input Overload Power Low Threshold: Power Threshold Threshold. Threshold setting is to 24~43dB control the input power to the...
Page 34: Alarm Information
OMT desktop. This manual will use the master alarm information window for illustration. Up to four external devices can be connected to the TB-2100 via the EXT_ALM connector on the bottom of the enclosure bottom. The working status of external devices can be monitored by the OMT. Alarm information will be indicated in the External Alarm window.
Page 35: Properties Information
INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR TB-2100 (40W) 4.6.4 PROPERTIES INFORMATION Properties information is equipment specific. For the TB-2100, the [Property Info.] includes Checking Control, Equipment ID, Firmware Info., Equipment Info., Site Location, Comm. Config and Trigger Report. Click on the specific property information node to view details.
Page 36: Fault Management
Battery Voltage Low alarm Check whether the battery backup is abnormal. If so, the battery should be replaced. External alarm If either of the external devices connected to the TB-2100 is faulty, check the external devices. Table 13: Alarm diagnosis TB-2100 (40W) QI...
Page 37: Non-Volatile Memory
INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR TB-2100 (40W) 4.8 NON-VOLATILE MEMORY A non-volatile storage device on the MCU holds the configuration of the equipment. The following information are preserved in the event of power-loss: Network Configuration Site ID / Site Sub ID SMS report mode including SMS center number and the OMC report number setting...
Page 38: Commissioning Procedures
Following the site survey, inspect and collect site specific data for the equipment: BTS output power, length of feeder cable, cable and connector loss, location of the TB-2100, etc. Determine the UL and DL ATT setting of the TB-2100 according to the feeder loss and coverage distance. After data collection, measurement of the coverage distance must be performed.
Page 39: Commissioning Tasks
MCU LED H3 will be OFF and H1 begins to flash. Click ‘Online’ button to inquiry the working status of the TB-2100. Proceed to next step if no alarm is generated, otherwise, check the point of failure and handle the alarm.
Page 40: Maintenance
INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR TB-2100 (40W) 5 MAINTENANCE The system is designed for trouble-free operation and generally does not need maintenance. Maintenance activities should only be carried out by trained personnel. The equipment operation status can be observed remotely through the OMT/OMC.
Page 41: Appendices
INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR TB-2100 (40W) 6 APPENDICES 6.1 APPENDIX A: TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT The following are the recommended list of tools for new installation and routine maintenance: • Slotted screwdriver • Philips screwdriver • Ring spanner (Assorted size: 12~20mm) • Electrically operated drill and masonry drill bits ∅12mm •...
Page 42: Appendix B: Rma (Return Material Authorization) Form
INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR TB-2100 (40W) 6.2 APPENDIX B: RMA (RETURN MATERIAL AUTHORIZATION) FORM End of section End of Document TB-2100 (40W) QI Copyright - refer to title page Page 42 ENU Status : 1-2-0...