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This manual is produced for use by LGC Wireless personnel, licensees, and customers. The information contained herein is the property of LGC Wireless. No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose, without the express written permission of LGC Wireless.
Licensed Operators LGC Wireless’ equipment is designed to operate in the licensed frequency bands of mobile, cellular, and PCS operators. In the USA, the EU, and most countries this equipment may only be used by the licensee, his authorized agents or those with written authorization to do so.
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For the latest Software and Firmware Release and associated documentation, access the LGC Wireless customer portal at lgcwireless.com. Purpose and Scope This document describes the InterReach Fusion SingleStar system. • Section 2 InterReach Fusion SingleStar System Description This section provides an overview of the Fusion SingleStar hardware and OA&M capabilities.
Conventions in this Manual Conventions in this Manual The following table lists the type style conventions used in this manual. Convention Description bold Used for emphasis BOLD CAPS Labels on equipment Software menu and window selections MALL This manual lists measurements first in metric units, and then in U.S. Customary Sys- tem of units in parentheses.
• Fusion SingleStar uses the TIA/EIA 568 and 570 cabling standards for ease of installation. • Refer to Appendix B for compliance information. Related Publications • AdminBrowser User Manual, LGC Wireless part number D-620607-0-20 Rev. A InterReach Fusion SingleStar Installation, Operation, and Reference Manual CONFIDENTIAL D-620605-0-20 Rev A...
InterReach Fusion SingleStar SECTION 2 System Description InterReach Fusion SingleStar is a multi-band (frequencies) wireless networking sys- tem designed to handle both wireless voice and data communications over licensed frequencies. It provides high-quality, ubiquitous, seamless access to the wireless net- work in smaller buildings.
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• OA&M capabilities, including fault isolation to the field replaceable unit, report- ing of all fault and warning conditions, and user-friendly web browser user inter- face OA&M software package. InterReach Fusion SingleStar Installation, Operation, and Reference Manual CONFIDENTIAL D-620605-0-20 Rev A...
System Hardware Description System Hardware Description The InterReach Fusion SingleStar system consists of two modular components: • 19" rack-mountable Hub (connects to up to 8 Remote Access Units) • Converts RF signals to IF on the downlink; IF to RF on the uplink •...
System OA&M Capabilities Overview System OA&M Capabilities Overview InterReach Fusion SingleStar is microprocessor controlled and contains firmware which enables much of the operations, administration, and maintenance (OA&M) functionality. Complete alarming, down to the field replaceable unit (that is, Fusion SingleStar Hub and Remote Access Unit) and the cabling infrastructure, is available.
System OA&M Capabilities Overview 2.2.1 System Monitoring and Reporting Each Fusion SingleStar Hub in the system constantly monitors itself and its down- stream RAUs for internal fault and warning conditions. The results of this monitoring are stored in memory and compared against new results. When a Hub detects a change in status, it reports a fault or warning.
System Operation System Operation • Downlink (Base Station to Wireless Devices) The Fusion SingleStar Hub receives down- link RF signals from a base station using The Hub converts the RF signals to IF signals and sends them to RAUs (up to 8) Fusion SingleStar Hub using CATV cable.
–25° to +45°C (–13° to +113°F) Non-operating Temperature –20° to +85°C (–4° to +185°F) –25° to +85°C (–13° to +185°F) Operating Humidity; non-condensing 5% to 95% 5% to 95% InterReach Fusion SingleStar Installation, Operation, and Reference Manual CONFIDENTIAL D-620605-0-20 Rev A...
System Specifications Operating Frequencies Table 2-3 RF Passband Fusion Downlink Uplink Fusion RAU Part Number Band (MHz) (MHz) 850/1900 FSN-8519-1 869–894 824–849 1900 1930–1990 1850–1910 900//1800 FSN-9018-1 925–960 880–915 1800 1805–1880 1710–1785 900/2100 FSN-9021-1 925–960 830–715 2.5.1 RF End-to-End Performance The following tables list the RF end-to-end performance of each protocol.
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Average Downlink gain with 75 m RG-59 at 25°C (77°F) (dB) Ripple with 75 m RG-59 (dB) Output IP3 (dBm) Input IP3 (dBm) –5 Output 1 dB Compression Point (dBm) Noise Figure 1 Hub-8 RAUs (dB) 2-10 InterReach Fusion SingleStar Installation, Operation, and Reference Manual CONFIDENTIAL D-620605-0-20 Rev A...
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System Specifications 2100 MHz RF End-to-End Performance Table 2-9 Typical Parameter Downlink Uplink Average gain w/ 75 meters RG-59 @ 25°C (dB) Ripple with 75 m RG-59 (dB) Spurious Output Levels (dBm) <–30 UMTS TDD Band Spurious Output Level <–52 1900–1920 MHz, 2010–2025 MHz (dBm/MHz) Output IP3 (dBm) Input IP3 (dBm)
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RF2) using coaxial cable. The Hub also receives status information from the RAUs using the CATV cable. Figure 3-1 shows a detailed view of the major RF and functional blocks of the Hub. InterReach Fusion SingleStar Installation, Operation, and Reference Manual CONFIDENTIAL D-620605-0-20 Rev A...
Fusion SingleStar Hub Front Panel Fusion SingleStar Hub Front Panel Fusion SingleStar Hub Front Panel Figure 3-2 InterReach Fusion SingleStar One port LED per F connector port for link status and downstream RAU status (8 pair total). Eight CATV cable F connectors (labeled PORT 1 One pair of unit status LEDs •...
LED lamps and the firmware are functioning properly. Upon completion of initialization, the LEDs stay in one of the first two states shown in Table 3-1. InterReach Fusion SingleStar Installation, Operation, and Reference Manual CONFIDENTIAL D-620605-0-20 Rev A...
Fusion SingleStar Hub Front Panel The Hub automatically sends the program bands command to all connected RAUs. A mismatched band causes a fault message to be displayed in AdminBrowser and the RAU has a fault condition. NOTE: Refer to Section 8.3.2 for troubleshooting using the LEDs. NOTE: AdminBrowser must be used for troubleshooting the system.
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• 54 VDC is shutdown due to an EH over-temperature condition. • The RAU is connected. PORT (Steady) • The RAU is reporting a fault or lockout condition. InterReach Fusion SingleStar Installation, Operation, and Reference Manual CONFIDENTIAL D-620605-0-20 Rev A...
Fusion SingleStar Hub Rear Panel Fusion SingleStar Hub Rear Panel Fusion SingleStar Hub Rear Panel Figure 3-3 AC power cord connector Two air exhaust vents Two N-type, female connectors fore each band (Band 1 and Band 2): • Uplink (labeled UL 1 UL 2 •...
UPLINK DOWNLINK feed from the local base station. If the DC power is present, a DC block must be used or the Fusion SingleStar hub may be damaged. InterReach Fusion SingleStar Installation, Operation, and Reference Manual CONFIDENTIAL D-620605-0-20 Rev A...
Faults, Warnings, and Status Messages Faults, Warnings, and Status Messages 3.3.1 Description The Fusion SingleStar Hub monitors and reports changes or events in system perfor- mance to: • Ensure that its amplifiers and IF/RF paths are functioning properly. • Ensure that Remote Access Units are connected and functioning properly. An event is classified as fault, warning, or status message.
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The only exception when the event filtering is ignored is during the Install/Configure command. All events are displayed regardless of the event filtering setting. This ensures a smooth installation. 3-10 InterReach Fusion SingleStar Installation, Operation, and Reference Manual CONFIDENTIAL D-620605-0-20 Rev A...
Remote Access Unit SECTION 4 The Remote Access Unit (RAU) is an active transceiver that interfaces between a Fusion SingleStar Hub and passive antennas, which transmit the RF signals to wire- less devices. The RAU is installed above ceiling tiles or attached to a wall or pole. It is located at the site where RF is to be delivered.
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Remote Access Unit Block Diagram Figure 4-1 InterReach Fusion SS Installation, Operation, and Reference Manual CONFIDENTIAL D-620605-0-20 Rev A...
Remote Access Unit Connectors The Fusion SingleStar RAUs are manufactured to a specific set of bands (one 35 MHz-Band 1, one 75 MHz-Band 2). Table 4-1 lists the Fusion RAUs, the Fusion Band, and the frequency bands they cover. Frequency Bands Covered by Fusion RAUs Table 4-1 RF Passband Fusion...
Faults and Warnings NOTE: Refer to Section 8 for troubleshooting using the LEDs. Status LEDs The RAU status LEDs can be in one of the states shown in Table 4-2. These LEDs can be: steady green steady red There is no off state when the unit’s power is on. Remote Access Unit LED States Table 4-2 LED State...
Remote Access Unit Specifications Remote Access Unit Specifications Remote Access Unit Specifications Table 4-3 Specification Description × × 133.5 mm × 438 mm × 381 mm Dimensions (H (5.25 in. × 17.25 in. × 15 in.) Weight < 2.1 kg (< 4.6 lb.) Operating Temperature –25°...
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= power per carrier + antenna gain – design goal Satisfactory performance can be expected as long as path loss is below this level. InterReach Fusion SingleStar Installation, Operation, and Reference Manual CONFIDENTIAL D-620605-0-20 Rev A...
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The individual elements that must be considered in designing a Fusion SingleStar solution are explained in the following sections. NOTE: Access the LGC Wireless portal at LGCWireless.com for on-line dimensioning and design tools. InterReach Fusion SingleStar Installation, Operation, and Reference Manual...
Downlink RSSI Design Goal Downlink RSSI Design Goal Wireless service providers typically provide a minimum downlink signal level and an associated confidence factor when specifying coverage requirements. These two fig- ures of merit are a function of wireless handset sensitivity and margins for fading and body loss.
Hub. Do not exceed the maximum composite input power of 1W (+30 dBm) to the Hub at any time. NOTE: These specifications are for downlink power at the RAU output (excluding antenna). InterReach Fusion SingleStar Installation, Operation, and Reference Manual CONFIDENTIAL D-620605-0-20 Rev A...
10.0 10.0 Note: Operation at or above these output power levels may prevent Fusion SingleStar from meeting RF performance specifications or FCC Part 15 and EN55022 emissions requirements. InterReach Fusion SingleStar Installation, Operation, and Reference Manual CONFIDENTIAL D-620605-0-20 Rev A...
Maximum Output Power per Carrier 5.2.3 1800 MHz DCS DCS Power per Carrier Table 5-3 Power per Carrier (dBm) No. of Carriers EDGE 16.5 16.5 14.5 14.5 12.5 12.5 11.5 11.5 10.5 10.5 Note: Operation at or above these output power levels may pre- vent Fusion SingleStar from meeting RF performance specifica- tions or FCC Part 15 and EN55022 emissions requirements.
10.5 10.0 Note: Operation at or above these output power levels may prevent Fusion SingleStar from meeting RF performance specifications or FCC Part 15 and EN55022 emissions requirements. InterReach Fusion SingleStar Installation, Operation, and Reference Manual CONFIDENTIAL D-620605-0-20 Rev A...
Maximum Output Power per Carrier 5.2.5 2.1 GHz UMTS UMTS Power per Carrier Table 5-5 Power per No. of Carrier (dBm) Carriers WCDMA 15.0 11.0 Note: measurements taken with no baseband clipping. Note: Operation at or above these output power levels may prevent Fusion SingleStar from meeting RF performance specifications or FCC Part 15 and EN55022 emissions requirements.
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Design the initial coverage for two RF carriers, but reserve RAU ports on the Hub for future use. These ports can be used to fill potential coverage holes once the power per carrier is lowered to accommodate the two additional carriers. 5-10 InterReach Fusion SingleStar Installation, Operation, and Reference Manual CONFIDENTIAL D-620605-0-20 Rev A...
System Gain System Gain The system gain of the Fusion SingleStar defaults to 0 dB or can be set up to 15 dB in 1 dB increments. In addition, uplink and downlink gains of each RAU can be inde- pendently decreased by 10 dB in one dB steps using AdminBrowser. 5.3.1 System Gain (Loss) Relative to CATV Cable Type Length The recommended minimum length of CATV cable is 10 meters (33 ft) and the rec-...
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System Gain (Loss) Relative to CATV Cable Length Table 5-7 Typical change in system gain (dB) RG-59 Downlink Uplink 200 m –5.3 –4.1 220 m –7.5 –5.8 240 m –9.7 –7.6 5-12 InterReach Fusion SingleStar Installation, Operation, and Reference Manual CONFIDENTIAL D-620605-0-20 Rev A...
Estimating RF Coverage Estimating RF Coverage The maximum output power per carrier (based on the number and type of RF carriers being transmitted) and the minimum acceptable received power at the wireless device (that is, the RSSI design goal) essentially establish the RF downlink budget and, con- sequently, the maximum allowable path loss (APL) between the RAU’s antenna and the wireless device.
Estimating RF Coverage 5.4.2 RAU Coverage Distance Use equations (1) and (2), on pages 5-13 and 5-14, respectively, to estimate the dis- tance from the antenna to where the RF signal decreases to the minimum acceptable level at the wireless device. With d set to one meter and path loss slope (PLS) defined as 10n, Equation (2) can be simplified to:...
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Estimating RF Coverage For reference, Tables 5-12 through 5-16 show the distance covered by an antenna for various in-building environments. The following assumptions were made: • Path loss Equation (4) • 6 dBm output per carrier at the RAU output •...
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Approximate Radiated Distance from Antenna Table 5-15 for 1800 MHz DCS Applications Distance from Antenna Facility Meters Feet Open Environment Moderately Open Environment Mildly Dense Environment Moderately Dense Environment Dense Environment 5-18 InterReach Fusion SingleStar Installation, Operation, and Reference Manual CONFIDENTIAL D-620605-0-20 Rev A...
Estimating RF Coverage Approximate Radiated Distance from Antenna Table 5-16 for 1900 MHz PCS Applications Distance from Antenna Facility Meters Feet Open Environment Moderately Open Environment Mildly Dense Environment Moderately Dense Environment Dense Environment Approximate Radiated Distance from Antenna Table 5-17 for 2.1 GHz UMTS Applications Distance from Antenna Facility...
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The above estimates assume that all cable length requirements are met. If RAUs can- not be placed within reach of the Hub, then the InterReach Fusion SingleStar system, with its longer reach, should be considered.
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Estimating RF Coverage Example Design Estimate for a 1900 MHz CDMA Application Wireless service provider’s requirements: • PCS (1920 MHz = average of the lowest uplink and the highest downlink fre- quency in 1900 MHz PCS band) • CDMA provider •...
The above estimates assume that all cable length requirements are met. If RAUs can- not be placed within reach of the Hub, then the InterReach Fusion SingleStar system, with its longer reach, should be considered.
Connecting a Hub to a Base Station Connecting a Hub to a Base Station The Fusion SingleStar system supports two RF sources: one for Band 1 and one for Band 2. This section explains how each band can be connected to its associated base station.
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Connecting a Hub to a Base Station ALC Operation Figure 5-2 Input Signal Level Activation Output Signal Level Level -30dBm Attack Hold Release Phase Phase Phase Time 5.6.2.1 Using the RAU 10 dB Attenuation Setting Each RAU band can, independently of the other RAUs in a system, have its uplink or downlink gain attenuated by 10dB in 1dB steps for each RAU band.
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• Single Operator and Protocol: Use when only one operator and protocol is on-the-air within the Fusion SingleStar system’s configured and adjacent fre- quency bands. This setting is seldom used. 5-26 InterReach Fusion SingleStar Installation, Operation, and Reference Manual CONFIDENTIAL D-620605-0-20 Rev A...
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• Using a crossover Ethernet cable that does not support full hardware handshaking when using AdminBrowser NOTE: Faulty cabling is the cause of a vast majority of problems. All CATV cable should be tested to TIA/EIA 570-A specifications. InterReach Fusion SingleStar Installation, Operation, and Reference Manual CONFIDENTIAL D-620605-0-20 Rev A...
F connectors at both ends. LGC Wireless recommends connectors with fixed centerpins to ensure proper seating and to eliminage oxidation, which occurs with bare center conductors. Recommended conductors are as follows: •...
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Installation Requirements Distance Requirements Table 6-1 Equipment Combination Cable Type Cable Length Additional Information Fusion SingleStar CATV 75 Ohm; • Minimum: 10 meters (33 ft) Refer to “System Gain (Loss) Hub to RAU shielded F male con- Relative to CATV Cable •...
Safety Precautions 6.2.1 Installation Guidelines Use the following guidelines when installing LGC Wireless equipment: Provide sufficient airflow and cooling to the equipment to prevent heat build-up from exceeding the maximum ambient air temperature specification. Do not com- promise the amount of airflow required for safe operation of the equipment.
Open and check each package against the packing list. If any items are missing, contact LGC Wireless customer service (refer to Section 6.2.2 on page 6-4). If damage is discovered at the time of installation, contact the shipping agent.
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• Maximum: RG-59: 150 meters (472 ft) RG-8: 170 meters (558 ft) RG-11: 275 meters (902 ft) Configuring System PC/laptop running Refer to the AdminBrowser User Manual (PN D-620607-0020) standard browser software InterReach Fusion SingleStar Installation, Operation, and Reference Manual CONFIDENTIAL D-620605-0-20 Rev A...
Preparing for System Installation Installation Checklist (continued) Table 6-2 Installation Requirement Consideration Miscellaneous Cross-over Ethernet cable Male connectors; Fusion SingleStar Hub to a PC/laptop running a standard browser to the Fusion SingleStar AdminBrowser software; local connection or LAN switch connector for remote connections. Straight-through cable Female/male connectors;...
Fusion SingleStar Installation Procedures • Ethernet LAN Connection ........6-44 6.4.1 Installing a Fusion SingleStar Hub CAUTION: Install Fusion SingleStar Hubs in indoor locations...
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The bracket must be positioned so that the Hub will be in a horizontal position when it is installed. (Refer to Figure 6-1.) Installing in the Recessed Mounting Position Figure 6-1 6-10 InterReach Fusion SingleStar Installation, Operation, and Reference Manual CONFIDENTIAL D-620605-0-20 Rev A...
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Fusion SingleStar Installation Procedures NOTE: If wall stud spacing of 16” is not available, LGC recommends that 3/4“ plywood be pre-installed to the wall. You can then attach the bracket to the plywood using the wood screws. Remove both of the rack mounting brackets from the Hub. Reattach each of the rack mounting brackets to the wall mount position.
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CATV cable from CommScope (or equivalent). • Verify that the CATV cable is labeled with: • Fusion SingleStar Hub port number being used • RAU identifier 6-12 InterReach Fusion SingleStar Installation, Operation, and Reference Manual CONFIDENTIAL D-620605-0-20 Rev A...
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Fusion SingleStar Installation Procedures • Carrier (for multiple operator systems) To connect the CATV cables: Connect the CATV cables to the F ports according to the labels on the cables. LEDs should be off because the RAUs are not connected at the other STATUS end of the CATV cable.
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RAU doesn’t work; replace the the first port as unusable; Fusion SingleStar Hub. replace the Hub when possi- ble. PORT Use AdminBrowser to determine The RAU is off-line. the problem. 6-14 InterReach Fusion SingleStar Installation, Operation, and Reference Manual CONFIDENTIAL D-620605-0-20 Rev A...
Fusion SingleStar Installation Procedures 6.4.2 Installing RAUs CAUTION: Install RAUs in indoor locations only. Do not con- nect an antenna that is installed in an outdoor location to an RAU. Installing RAUs Mount all RAUs in the locations marked on the floor plans. Considerations: •...
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800 iDEN downlink signals near the lower edge of the band at 851 MHz may cause the 850 Cellular uplink automatic level control (ALC) circuitry in the RAU to engage and thereby reduce uplink gain. 6-16 InterReach Fusion SingleStar Installation, Operation, and Reference Manual CONFIDENTIAL D-620605-0-20 Rev A...
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Fusion SingleStar Installation Procedures To prevent either of these conditions, use the following guidelines: • In-band 800 iDEN intermodulation products < -90dBm • Lower frequency 800 iDEN signals < –30dBm for Unison Given a typical DAS configuration (4 iDEN carriers, omni-directional antennas, line of sight), these guidelines translate to an antenna spacing (d1) of 6 –...
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RAU and the • Check the Hub LEDs. cables are Hub. • Use AdminBrowser to determine the connected for problem. 60 seconds ALARM 6-18 InterReach Fusion SingleStar Installation, Operation, and Reference Manual CONFIDENTIAL D-620605-0-20 Rev A...
Fusion SingleStar Installation Procedures 6.4.2.2 Installing RAUs in a Multiple Operator System When installing both iDEN and Cellular systems in parallel, either as dual-band or multiple operator systems, you must take special provision to assure that the individ- ual RAUs do not interfere with each other. The 850/1900 MHz and iDEN RAU’s antennas must be separated by at least 6 meters (20 feet) to assure that the iDEN downlink signals do not interfere with the Cellular uplink signals.
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The system tree is not displayed, press F5 key to refresh the tree display. Right-click on the Fusion SingleStar Hub icon and select Install/Configure Sys- tem. The System Configuration window is displayed. 6-20 InterReach Fusion SingleStar Installation, Operation, and Reference Manual CONFIDENTIAL D-620605-0-20 Rev A...
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Fusion SingleStar Installation Procedures System Configuration Window Figure 6-6 Select the operating bands from the Select Band pull down menu. The operating bands must match the band of the RAUs that are used in the sys- tem. Change the System Gain in the text boxes, if desired. The default is 0 dB for both the uplink and downlink.
Connect the other end of the N-male to N-male coaxial cable to the con- UPLINK nector on the Hub for either Band 1 or Band 2. 6-22 InterReach Fusion SingleStar Installation, Operation, and Reference Manual CONFIDENTIAL D-620605-0-20 Rev A...
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Interfacing the Fusion SingleStar to an RF Source Simplex Base Station to a Fusion SingleStar Hub Figure 6-7 N-male to N-male Coaxial Cable Simplex T1/E1 to Insert attenuator, if needed Mobile Base Station Switching Note: This applies to either Band 1 or Band 2. Center Help Hot Line (U.S.
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Insert attenuator, if needed N-male to N-male Coaxial Cable Duplex T1/E1 to Base Station Mobile Switching Note: This applies to either Band 1 or Band 2. Center 6-24 InterReach Fusion SingleStar Installation, Operation, and Reference Manual CONFIDENTIAL D-620605-0-20 Rev A...
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Interfacing the Fusion SingleStar to an RF Source Connecting a Fusion SingleStar Hub RF Band to Multiple BTSs WARNING: Only LGC personnel or LGC-authorized installation per- sonnel should connect the Fusion SingleStar Hub to a base station or repeater. Exceeding the maximum input power could cause failure of the Fusion SingleStar Hub (refer to Section 5.2 on page 5-4 for maximum power specifications).
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Interfacing the Fusion SingleStar to an RF Source Connecting a Fusion SingleStar Hub to a Roof-top Antenna LGC Wireless recommends that you use a lightning arrestor or surge protector in a roof-top antenna configuration. Insert the lightning arrestor or surge protector between the roof-top antenna and the repeater connected to the Fusion SingleStar Hub RF Band.
Interfacing the Fusion SingleStar to an RF Source 6.5.2 Connecting Multiple Fusion SingleStar Hubs to an RF Source You can use power combiner/splitters as splitters to connect multiple Fusion Single- Star Hubs in order to increase the total number of RAUs in a system. You can also use power combiner/splitters to combine base station channels in order to increase the number of RF carriers the system transports.
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Figure 6-11 shows how to connect two Hubs to a simplex repeater or base station. Connecting two Hubs increases the total number of supportable RAUs from 8 to 16. 6-28 InterReach Fusion SingleStar Installation, Operation, and Reference Manual CONFIDENTIAL D-620605-0-20 Rev A...
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Interfacing the Fusion SingleStar to an RF Source Connecting Two Fusion SingleStar Hub’s RF Band Ports to a Figure 6-11 Simplex Repeater or Base Station N-male to N-male Coaxial Jumper Cables N-male to N-male between Combiner/Splitter and Coaxial Jumper Cables Fusion SingleStar Hub’s Downlink Port between Combiner/Splitter and either Band 1 or Band 2...
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NOTE: Connections should not cross Bands. For example, all Band 1 connections should be made to the same hybrid power combiner/splitter connected to the repeater BTS that matches the Band 1 frequency. 6-30 InterReach Fusion SingleStar Installation, Operation, and Reference Manual CONFIDENTIAL D-620605-0-20 Rev A...
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Interfacing the Fusion SingleStar to an RF Source Check Hub LEDs. After connecting and powering on the Hub, check all LEDs to ensure that the sys- tem is operating properly. Make sure the Hub is grounded. The warranty does not cover damage caused when an ungrounded Hub is powered on.
Sense LGCell/Unison 5-port Alarm Daisy-Chain Cable Faults and the Alarm Sense Adapter Cable Note that LGCell, Unison, and MetroReach Focus support only faults (major errors). 6-32 InterReach Fusion SingleStar Installation, Operation, and Reference Manual CONFIDENTIAL D-620605-0-20 Rev A...
Connecting Contact Alarms to a Fusion SingleStar System Do not mix LGCell, Unison, and Fusion SingleStar Hubs in the same daisy-chain. You can daisy-chain multiple LGCell Main Hubs or Unison Hubs together and use the Alarm Sense Adapter Cable to connect the chain to a Fusion SingleStar Hub, which will act as an alarm sensor.
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Source NOTE: For normally open contacts, the fault and warning contacts need to be wired in parallel with other Main Hubs. NOTE: LGC Wireless does not recommend using normally open contacts. 6-34 InterReach Fusion SingleStar Installation, Operation, and Reference Manual...
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Connecting Contact Alarms to a Fusion SingleStar System Using a Base Station and AdminBrowser to Monitor Fusion SS NOTE: The BTS must be configured, by the carrier, for contact closure monitoring prior to connecting a Fusion SingleStar Hub to it. In order to take full advantage of Fusion SS’s OA&M capabilities you can use LGC Wireless’...
LGCell fault pinout to the sense input pins on the Fusion SingleStar Hub. Alarm Sense Contacts Figure 6-17 External Equipment Contacts Diagnostic I 6-36 InterReach Fusion SingleStar Installation, Operation, and Reference Manual CONFIDENTIAL D-620605-0-20 Rev A...
• Section 6.7.6 SNMP Interface ........6-45 Note that the only accessory available through LGC Wireless is the Ethernet cross-over 100 BASE-T cable, which is provided with AdminBrowser.
Alarm Monitoring Connectivity Options 6.7.3 100 BASE-T Port Expander Connection In this configuration a LAN switch is used to allow the connection of multiple devices to a single PC with a 100 BASE-T port. Testing was performed with a Link- sys 4-port switch.
Switch Modem Straight-through modem cable Up to 16 modems can be monitored using a single telephone line by cascading line sharing switches, as shown in Figure 6-24. 6-42 InterReach Fusion SingleStar Installation, Operation, and Reference Manual CONFIDENTIAL D-620605-0-20 Rev A...
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Alarm Monitoring Connectivity Options Cascading Line Sharing Switches Figure 6-24 PC running Straight-through Standard Browser modem cable PSTN Modem Line Sharing Switch Software Standard phone cable Line Sharing Switch Line Sharing Switch Line Sharing Switch Line Sharing Switch Straight- through modem cables Help Hot Line (U.S.
Fusion SS. Testing was performed with an Linksys 4-port LAN switch. OA&M Connection Using Ethernet and ENET/232 Serial Hub Figure 6-25 100 BASE-T Cable RJ-45 to RJ-45 male Switch Ethernet TCP/IP PC running Standard Browser Software Ethernet 6-44 InterReach Fusion SingleStar Installation, Operation, and Reference Manual CONFIDENTIAL D-620605-0-20 Rev A...
Alarm Monitoring Connectivity Options 6.7.6 SNMP Interface Faults and warnings can also be diagnosed with SNMP using a standard network management system (NMS). SNMP resident in Fusion SingleStar provides complete SNMP interactions, that is, Gets, Sets, and Traps/Notification. The Fusion SingleStar SNMP includes a MIB for integrating into the Network Man- agement System (NMS) and supports SNMPv1 and SNMPv2c.
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Get or Set Unison 2 SNMP Agent For Troubleshooting…. NIU 2 Troubleshoot via SNMP Unison 10 (VPN into NMS) Troubleshoot via AdminManager (Telnet/VPN or PPP/Dialup into NIU) Field Technician 6-46 InterReach Fusion SingleStar Installation, Operation, and Reference Manual CONFIDENTIAL D-620605-0-20 Rev A...
Set the attenuation and UL ALC for each band as the old RAU was programmed and click Perform System Test When convenient, perform System Test to optimize performance. InterReach Fusion SingleStar Installation, Operation, and Reference Manual CONFIDENTIAL D-x620605-0-20 Rev A...
Replace the Hub with a new one. Connect the AC power cord and all cables. Connect the crossover Ethernet cable to the PC and then to the Hub’s front panel 100Base-T connector. InterReach Fusion SingleStar Installation, Operation, and Reference Manual CONFIDENTIAL D-x620605-0-20 Rev A...
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Replacing a Fusion SingleStar Hub Start the standard browser on the PC to communicate with AdminBrowser soft- ware. Turn on the power to the Hub. Observe the LEDs after turning on the power. All the LEDs blink during the initial power up sequence. If the Hub has been pro- grammed with a band, all LEDs should turn green after the power on sequence is complete.
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Maintenance, Troubleshooting, SECTION 8 and Technical Assistance There are no user-serviceable parts in any of the Fusion SingleStar components. Faulty or failed components are fully replaceable through LGC Wireless. Address 2540 Junction Avenue San Jose, California 95134-1902 USA Phone 1-408-952-2400...
You must use AdminBrowser for troubleshooting the system, use the LEDs only as backup or for confirmation. If you cannot determine the cause of a problem after following the recommended pro- cedures, call LGC Wireless customer help hot line: 1-800-530-9960 (U.S. only) +1-408-952-2400 (International) Or, email us at support@lgcwireless.com.
Troubleshooting 8.3.1 Troubleshooting Using AdminBrowser Use AdminBrowser software to determine the current faults and warnings for all of the units in the system. To troubleshoot, start with the Fusion SingleStar Hub’s faults and warnings, then proceed to each of the RAUs. NOTE: AdminBrowser v1.00 or higher displays events (faults, warnings, or status messages) depending on your view preference.
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Troubleshooting Component Troubleshooting If a device has faults, select it, right click on it to get the pull down menu, then exe- cute OMMANDS AULTS AND ARNINGS 8.3.1.1 Troubleshooting Recommendations Some actions that you can take, depending on the device fault or warning include, are as follows: Issue a at the Fusion SingleStar Hub.
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Troubleshooting NOTE: Recommended minimum and maximum CATV cable lengths vary depending upon which CATV cable you use. RG-59: • Minimum: 10 meters (33 ft.) • Maximum: 150 meters (492 ft.) RG-6: • Minimum: 10 meters (33 ft.) • Maximum: 200 meters (656 ft.) RG-11: •...
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Troubleshooting Faults Reported by the Fusion SingleStar Hub Table 8-1 Fault Message Action {MF20}Hardware failure (DL Pilot PLL Unlock) Cycle power once. If the fault persists, replace the Hub. {MF21}Hardware failure (UL PLL Unlock) Cycle power once. If the fault persists, replace the Hub. {MF22}Hardware failure (UL PLL Unlock) Cycle power once.
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Troubleshooting Faults Reported by the Fusion SingleStar Hub Table 8-1 Fault Message Action {EF20}RAU 4 disconnected Check the CATV cable for shorts/opens, especially on new installa- tions. Try another hub port. If no fault is reported, flag the previous port as unusable and replace the hub when possible. Otherwise, replace the RAU.
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Troubleshooting Faults Reported by the Fusion SingleStar Hub Table 8-1 Fault Message Action {EF29}Port 5 UL RF path loss is too high Check CATV cable loss, especially on new installations. If the fault is present on all hub ports, replace the hub. Otherwise, try another hub port.
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Troubleshooting Faults Reported by the Fusion SingleStar Hub Table 8-1 Fault Message Action {EF43}No communication with RAU 3 Check the CATV cable for shorts/opens, especially on new installa- tion. Try another hub port. If no fault is reported, flag the previous port as unusable and replace the hub when possible.
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Troubleshooting Faults Reported by the Fusion SingleStar Hub Table 8-1 Fault Message Action {EF53}RAU 5 over current Check the CATV cable for shorts/opens, especially on new installa- tions. Try another hub port. If no fault is reported, flag the previous port as unusable and replace the hub when possible.
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Troubleshooting Remote Access Unit Faults Faults Reported by the RAU Table 8-2 Alarm Message Action {RF01}Software error occurred and recov- If this happens repeatedly, replace the RAU. (Log entry only.) ered {RF02}Software error occurred and recov- If this happens repeatedly, replace the RAU. (Log entry only.) ered {RF03}Software error occurred and recov- If this happens repeatedly, replace the RAU.
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Troubleshooting {RF20}No communications with the Check the CATV cable for shorts/opens, especially on new installations. If the EH/Fusion SingleStar Hub fault is common to more than one RAU, replace the Expansion/Fusion Single- Star Hub. Try another port. If no fault is reported, flag the previous port as unusable and replace the Hub when possible.
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Troubleshooting 8.3.1.3 Warning Indications Warnings alert you to conditions that indicate possible service impact. Warnings are displayed in the Messages pane in red lettering. Before addressing warnings, ensure that all faults are resolved. Take appropriate action to resolve the warnings, as indicated in the following tables. NOTE: AdminBrowser v1.00 or higher displays events (faults, warnings, or status messages) depending on your view preference.
Troubleshooting Remote Access Unit Warnings Warnings Reported by the RAU Table 8-4 Warning Message Action {RW17}The DL RF path loss is too high Check the CATV cable for shorts/opens, especially on new installations. If the warning is common to more than one RAU, replace the Expansion/Fusion Sin- gleStar Hub when possible.
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Troubleshooting Fusion SingleStar Hub Status Messages Status Messages Reported by the Fusion SingleStar Hub Table 8-5 Status Message Action [MS49]Hub/RAUs report fault condition Check Hub and RAU status. [MS05]Commanded Out-of-Service Command In-service to restore operation. [MS06]Factory special test mode Cycle power to clear test mode. [MS07]System Lockout Check the Hub for faults.
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Troubleshooting [ES13]Port 5 UL RF path loss is above the Check the CATV cable, especially on new installations. Use a larger size CATV recommended limit cable to improve coverage. [ES14]Port 6 UL RF path loss is above the Check the CATV cable, especially on new installations.Use a larger size CATV recommended limit cable to improve coverage.
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Troubleshooting Remote Access Unit Status Messages Status Messages Reported by the RAU Table 8-6 Status Message Action [RS01]Temperature is high Check for proper installation. Check environmental controls, move the RAU to a cooler environment. [RS02]DC voltage is low Check the CATV cable. Replace the RAU when possible. [RS03]Power amplifier is failing Replace the RAU when possible.
Troubleshooting 8.3.2 Troubleshooting Using LEDs The following troubleshooting guide is from the perspective that all Fusion Single- Star equipment is installed, their cables are connected, and they are powered on; it is assumed that the system was operating normally before the problem to be diagnosed occurred.
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Troubleshooting 8.3.2.2 Troubleshooting Fusion SingleStar Hub LEDs During Normal Operation • All of the Fusion SingleStar Hub’s LEDs that have RAUs connected should PORT be Green, indicating that the RAU is powered on, communication is established, and operation is normal. •...
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Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Using the Fusion SingleStar Hub Status LEDs During Table 8-9 Normal Operation Fusion During Normal Status Operation LEDs State Action Impact At Any STATUS Use AdminBrowser to determine the Internal Hub fault. Time exact cause of the fault. Power cycle one time.
Troubleshooting CATV Troubleshooting CATV Refer to Table A-1 on page A-3 for a description of the CATV cable connectivity. The following table summarizes CATV problems, as reported by AdminBrowser if a cable is cut or miswired. NOTE: Recommended minimum and maximum CATV cable lengths vary depending upon the type of CATV cable used.
Call our help hot line for technical assistance: 1-800-530-9960 (U.S. only) +1-408-952-2400 (International) Leave your name and phone number and an LGC Wireless customer service repre- sentative will return your call within an hour. Be prepared to provide the following information when you receive the return call: •...
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Cables and Connectors APPENDIX A CATV Cable • Connects the Fusion SingleStar Hub to the RAU(s) • Transmits multiband (downlink) and receives (uplink) IF signals • Delivers DC electrical power to the RAUs. The Fusion SingleStar Hub’s DC volt- age output is 54V DC nominal. A current limiting circuit is used to protect the Hub if it reaches its current limit •...
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Commscope 20655V for RG-59. Commscope 2279V for RG-6. Commscope 2293K for RG-11. NOTE: LGC Wireless requires solid copper center conductor CATV cable for proper DC voltage to the RAU. Use the following connectors and tools to prepare the ends: Commscope cable part number: 2065V...
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Standard Modem Cable This cable connects a modem to the Fusion SingleStar Hub’s front panel serial port. RJ-45 100 BASE-T 100 Cross-over Cable An RJ-45 100 BASE-T cross-over cable is used to connect a standard browser PC to to the AdminBrowser with a Fusion SingleStar Hub. A cable is included with the Fusion SingleStar Hub.
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InterReach Fusion SS Installation, Operation, and Reference Manual CONFIDENTIAL D-620605-0-20 Rev A...
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Compliance APPENDIX B Fusion SingleStar System Approval Status InterReach Fusion SingleStar has been approved as shown below. 900 Paging/SMR • Safety: UL 60950 3rd Edition • EMC: FCC part 15 class A • Radio: FCC Part 90 850 Cellular Products •...
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800 iDEN Products • Safety: UL 60950, 3rd Edition • EMC: FCC part 15 class A • Radio: FCC part 90 1900 PCS Products • Safety: UL 60950 3rd Edition • EMC: FCC part 15 class A • Radio: FCC part 24 2100 UMTS Products •...
Human Exposure to RF The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has adopted limits of human exposure to radio frequency (RF) emissions from portable or fixed RF systems that are regulated by the FCC. The exposure limits on the incident electric and magnetic fields and power densities are based on ANSI/IEEE and NCRP RF Safety Guidelines.
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