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UGD-D01001 Rev B
AirSynergy 2000
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  • Page 1 UGD-D01001 Rev B AirSynergy 2000 Installation Guide...
  • Page 2: Copyright

    Information supplied by Airspan Networks Inc. is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by Airspan Networks Inc. for the use thereof nor for the rights of third parties which may be effected in any way by the use of thereof.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    AirSynergy 2000 Installation Guide Table of Contents Copyright ............................2 Table of Contents ..........................3 Summary of Figures ......................... 5 Summary of Tables .......................... 7 Warnings and Cautions ........................8 Human Exposure to Radio Frequencies ..................8 Radio Interference ........................8 Avoiding Radio Interference ......................
  • Page 4 AirSynergy 2000 Installation Guide Workflow of Installation ....................22 AirSynergy Installation Checklist ..................23 Verify Prerequisites......................... 24 Verify Site Requirements ....................24 Verify Installation Requirements ..................24 4.2.1 Verify the Tools ....................... 24 4.2.2 Verify the Parts and Kits ..................24 4.2.2.1...
  • Page 5: Summary Of Figures

    Figure 2 - AirSynergy with front sector antenna ................17 Figure 3 - AirSynergy with switched beam antenna ............... 17 Figure 4 - AirSynergy 2000 assembled with: Front Mount antenna, sunshield, SBA and sunshield ................................ 21 Figure 5 - Workflow of Installation ....................22 Figure 6 - AirSynergy Unit, bottom termination ................
  • Page 6 AirSynergy 2000 Installation Guide Figure 38 - waterproof connector separated .................. 44 Figure 39 - gland and connector on cable ..................45 Figure 40 - secure cable to connector .................... 45 Figure 41 – power cable wires assembled ..................45 Figure 42 - numbered connector contacts ..................
  • Page 7: Summary Of Tables

    AirSynergy 2000 Installation Guide Summary of Tables Table 1 - AirSynergy FCC Maximum Output TX Power ..............13 Table 2 - AirSynergy ETSI Maximum Output TX Power ..............13 Table 3 - Switched Beam Antenna Parameters - Directional Mode ..........14 Table 4 - Switched Antenna Parameters - Omni Mode ..............
  • Page 8: Warnings And Cautions

    Avoiding Radio Interference Ensure a minimum of 1-meter separation between co-located antennas of AirSynergy units. Modifications Any changes and modifications to this device that are not expressly approved by Airspan Networks may void the user's authority to operate the equipment. General ...
  • Page 9: Warning Of Hazardous Voltages

    Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1989 and the Dangerous Substances Regulations 1990). At the end of any Airspan products life cycle, the customer should consult with Airspan to ensure that the product is disposed of in conformance with the relevant regulatory requirements.
  • Page 10: Ul Information

    AirSynergy 2000 Installation Guide Disconnect the power to this product and return it for service if the following conditions apply: a. The terminal does not function after following the operating instructions outlined in this manual. b. Liquid has been spilled, a foreign object is inside, or the terminal has been exposed to rain.
  • Page 11: Declaration Of Conformity

    Direktiv 1999/5/EC. Român: Acest echipament este în conformitate cu cerinţele esenţiale şi alte prevederi relevante ale Directivei 1999/5/CE. The Declaration of Conformity related to this product can be obtained from PLM@Airspan.com. Page 11 Commercial in Confidence UGD-D01001 Rev B...
  • Page 12: Fcc Notice

     EN 61000-4-6: Conducted Immunity  EN 61000-4-8: Magnetic Field Immunity Note: A GPS is recommended for synchronizing between LTE sectors. Note: An optional GPS Lightning/Surge protector is available from Airspan for lightning prone deployments. Page 12 Commercial in Confidence...
  • Page 13: Maximum Output Tx Power

    AirSynergy 2000 Installation Guide Maximum Output TX Power Table 1 - AirSynergy FCC Maximum Output TX Power Frequency Band Antenna Gain EIRP 728-746 MHz 33.68dBm 47.18dBm 13.5dBi 2110-2170 MHz 33.48dBm 50.48dBm 17.0dBi 2496-2690MHz 33.65dBm 51.65dBm 18.0dBi 2620-2690MHz 33.36dBm 51.36dBm 18.0dBi 3650-3675MHz 34.91dBm...
  • Page 14: Switched Beam Antenna

    AirSynergy 2000 Installation Guide Switched Beam Antenna Switched Beam antenna (with built-in GPS antenna) variant include a top mounted steerable antenna with the following specification. The antenna is a multi-element cross polarized (dual slant) design which can be used in directional or omni modes of operation.
  • Page 15 AirSynergy 2000 Installation Guide Page 15 Commercial in Confidence UGD-D01001 Rev B...
  • Page 16: Omni - Blade Antenna

    AirSynergy 2000 Installation Guide Table 5 - Front Mounted Sector Antenna Parameters Parameter 23xx MHz 33xx MHz 33xx MHz 2300 – 2700 MHz 3300 – 3800 MHz 3300 – 3800 MHz Frequency Polarization Dual Slant ±45 Dual Slant ±45 Double Dual Linear ±45...
  • Page 17: Figure 2 - Airsynergy With Front Sector Antenna

    AirSynergy 2000 Installation Guide Figure 2 - AirSynergy with front sector antenna A switched beam antenna version with built in GPS antenna allows for versatile LTE access, selecting between omni and n x 90 antenna patterns. Figure 3 - AirSynergy with switched beam antenna Note: Appropriate mounting kit (included) for the various external antennas is required.
  • Page 18: About This Guide

    Caution: Describes a possible risk and how to lessen or avoid the risk. Advice: Provides a recommendation based on best practice. Note: Provides useful information. 1.4 Referenced Documentation  AirSynergy 2000 Hardware Product Specification  AirSynergy Overview Guide (pending)  AirSynergy LTE Commissioning Manual 1.5 Organization of this Guide This guide is organized into the following Sections: ...
  • Page 19 AirSynergy 2000 Installation Guide  Install AirSynergy  Install the PSU equipment (Optional)  Connect and manage cables  Power System Connection  Appendixes Page 19 Commercial in Confidence UGD-D01001 Rev B...
  • Page 20: Introduction

    AirSynergy 2000 Installation Guide Introduction This section provides a descriptive overview of the Airspan’s AirSynergy Pico eNodeB and its place in the product suite. 2.1 AirSynergy AirSynergy is part of Airspan’s carrier-class 4G Pico eNodeB family. AirSynergy supports 3GPP’s Long Term Evolution (LTE) eNodeB, providing high-speed data and mobility, in order to meet the demands of the Broadband Wireless Access market.
  • Page 21: Figure 4 - Airsynergy 2000 Assembled With: Front Mount Antenna, Sunshield, Sba And Sunshield

    AirSynergy 2000 Installation Guide Figure 4 - AirSynergy 2000 assembled with: Front Mount antenna, sunshield, SBA and sunshield Note: Auto-negotiation must always be enabled on the core network side. Note: Illustration above display the GPS connected directly to the top of the unit, there is also a remote GPS antenna option.
  • Page 22: Getting Started

    AirSynergy 2000 Installation Guide Getting Started 3.1 Workflow of Installation The Workflow to install the AirSynergy is shown in the following diagram: Figure 5 - Workflow of Installation Caution: Antennas must be connected and attached before AirSynergy is powered on.
  • Page 23: Airsynergy Installation Checklist

    AirSynergy 2000 Installation Guide 3.2 AirSynergy Installation Checklist Plan the installation of the AirSynergy by using the Installation Checklist, which you can find as a removable job aid in Appendix A for this guide. Page 23 Commercial in Confidence UGD-D01001 Rev B...
  • Page 24: Verify Prerequisites

    AirSynergy 2000 Installation Guide Verify Prerequisites Prior to installing the AirSynergy, verify the required safety, power, tools, parts and components. Reference: Set up requirements for the installation is detailed in the Job Sheet, Appendix A for this guide. 4.1 Verify Site Requirements To set up the AirSynergy, an IP connection to a Netspan server is required.
  • Page 25 AirSynergy 2000 Installation Guide Installation Kit / Part Part No. Consisting of Note: SYN-SUN-KT-1 1 x Sun Shield (Spare Sun shield with Unit) included hardware (6 Flathead screws) SYN-SEC-MKT-1 1 x Sector Antenna 4 M4 nuts mounting plate with fixing...
  • Page 26: Power Supply

    AirSynergy 2000 Installation Guide Table 9 - External Antenna and feeder kits (Optional) Installation Kit / Part Note External Antenna Typically a 2 port dual-slant cross-polar antenna Several variants - Verify the Pole mounting kits (supplied with antenna) correct unit type is being installed.
  • Page 27 AirSynergy 2000 Installation Guide Parts Images AirSynergy Unit (with front mounted antenna) in typical packing box AirSynergy unit with Switched Beam antenna and sunshield (factory assembled) Universal mounting plate and pole straps PSU AC/DC (switching power supply unit) Enclosed PSU (U.S. requirement)
  • Page 28: Figure 6 - Airsynergy Unit, Bottom Termination

    AirSynergy 2000 Installation Guide Parts Images GPS antenna mounting kit (boxed) AirSynergy is shown below from the Ethernet termination and RF port end views respectively. Figure 6 - AirSynergy Unit, bottom termination Figure 7 - AirSynergy Unit, RF ports, Internal Duplexers...
  • Page 29: Physical Dimensions

    AirSynergy 2000 Installation Guide Figure 8 - AirSynergy Unit, RF ports Figure 9 - AirSynergy Unit, RF ports, External Duplexers 4.2.4 Physical Dimensions AirSynergy is in an all outdoor enclosure. Table 12 - AirSynergy physical dimensions Parameter Value Comment Height 530 mm (20.9 in)
  • Page 30: Environmental

    AirSynergy 2000 Installation Guide 4.2.5 Environmental Note: AirSynergy is not meant to be used in a Marine environment. AirSynergy meets the following environmental requirements:  ETSI EN 300-019-1-4 Operational (non-weather protected equipment)  ETSI EN 300-019-1-1 Storage (weather protected, not temperature controlled locations) ...
  • Page 31: Install Airsynergy

    AirSynergy 2000 Installation Guide Install AirSynergy Install the AirSynergy eNodeB by pole mount, wall mount, or single point. The AirSynergy unit can be connected to various types of antennas via standard RF coaxial cables. Antennas should be positioned with 10 wavelengths horizontal separation to give optimal Downlink and Uplink MIMO performance.
  • Page 32: Wall Mount Assembly

    AirSynergy 2000 Installation Guide Figure 12 – press down locking mechanism 4. Align and position each of the 2 pole clamps. Tighten the clamp bands with large flat screwdriver in place. Figure 13 – tighten clamp bands 5. Mounting plate is installed and ready for AirSynergy mounting.
  • Page 33: Front Sector Antenna Assembly

    Figure 16 - wall mounting plate fastened on wall Note: Wall plugs (x4) and necessary hardware are not supplied by Airspan and are the responsibility of the installer. Recommended minimum 8mm dia. with appropriate wall plugs according to field conditions.
  • Page 34: Connecting Gps Antenna To Airsynergy

    AirSynergy 2000 Installation Guide Note: When a front mounted antenna is not attached to the unit (remote antenna) a Sun-shield should be attached. Variants utilizing remotely attached antennas come factory pre-assembled with a sunshield. To mount the front antenna, perform the following: 1.
  • Page 35: Figure 19 - Attaching Gps Antenna To Mounting Bracket

    AirSynergy 2000 Installation Guide  Fasteners should be weather and UV resistant.  Cables should have some slack for thermal expansion/contraction between fastenings. An 80cm cable (supplied with GPS antenna kit) connects the GPS directly to the AirSynergy connecter, on the bottom panel. When mounting the GPS antenna remotely from the unit, the...
  • Page 36: Securing Airsynergy To The Mounting Plate

    AirSynergy 2000 Installation Guide Figure 20 - Attaching the GPS antenna assembly to AirSynergy Caution: Attach the GPS bracket in the displayed position only, so as not to restrict the airflow in any way. 5.5 Securing AirSynergy to the Mounting Plate Note: the following procedure can also be performed with the Front-Mount antenna variants exactly as shown below.
  • Page 37: Front Mount Antenna Tilt Adjustment

    AirSynergy 2000 Installation Guide Figure 23 - lift the unit until the bottom studs fit into the bottom slots Figure 24 - AirSynergy unit engaged into the bottom slots 4. Tighten the flange nuts (4 places) to the required degree of down-tilt.
  • Page 38: Led Display

    AirSynergy 2000 Installation Guide Figure 26 - tilt adjustment antenna 3. After adjusting to the required tilt amount tighten both flange nuts and both screws. LED Display A single tri-color LED (Green/Red/Orange) appears at the bottom of the unit, providing unit status indication.
  • Page 39: Connect And Manage Cables

    AirSynergy 2000 Installation Guide Connect and Manage Cables 6.1 Connecting the Ground Cable There is an option to connect a ground cable to the M6 screw threaded connection at the bottom of the main body casting. This should be connected to a protection ground bar or clamped directly to the steel structure of the power or pole.
  • Page 40: Connecting Rf Jumper Cables To External Antenna

    AirSynergy 2000 Installation Guide 6.2 Connecting RF Jumper Cables to External Antenna 1. Attach, connect and secure the RF cable between the external antenna and the appropriate RF connection on the top of the unit. Figure 29 - Connecting RF cable Caution: Do not over-tighten the RF connector.
  • Page 41: Figure 31 - Attaching Power Cable To Airsynergy

    AirSynergy 2000 Installation Guide Figure 31 - attaching power cable to AirSynergy Page 41 Commercial in Confidence UGD-D01001 Rev B...
  • Page 42: Power System Connection

    Note: Standard cable supplied is 30m in length, other length options are available. Note: Airspan supplies two (2) types of cable, either black wire and white wire cable or black wire and blue wire cable. The cables’ specs are identical only the colors are different.
  • Page 43: Network Cable Installation

    AirSynergy 2000 Installation Guide Figure 33 - DC Power connection Figure 34 - Power connection - AirSynergy bottom panel Advice: It is good practice to label both ends of the cable to identify which AirSynergy unit it is connected to. This is especially important where numerous AirSynergy units are installed on the same pole/tower.
  • Page 44: Wiring Dc Power Cable To The Psu

    AirSynergy 2000 Installation Guide Figure 35 - power and network cable overview 7.3 Wiring DC Power Cable to the PSU The DC power cable supplied is a standard 30m (98.42 ft) length with the power connector end for the AirSynergy unit pre-fitted. (Longer lengths are available).
  • Page 45: Figure 39 - Gland And Connector On Cable

    AirSynergy 2000 Installation Guide Figure 39 - gland and connector on cable Secure the prepared ends of the power cable into the head part of the connector (male part with visible pins). Figure 40 - secure cable to connector Insert and secure the black wire into position 1and the blue wire into position 2.
  • Page 46: Connecting The Ac/Dc Psu To Power Supply

    AirSynergy 2000 Installation Guide Figure 44 - PSU cable connector assembly Insert and secure the red wire into position 1 and the black wire into position 2 Figure 45 - PSU wires assembled Assemble the parts of the connector and tighten the gland to provide a waterproof seal.
  • Page 47: Figure 50 - Attaching Psu

    AirSynergy 2000 Installation Guide Figure 50 - attaching PSU Note: For USA deployments an alternative PSU and enclosure arrangement is required – Refer to Appendix Figure 51 - PSU for USA deployment Caution: Safety - Disconnection of AC supply. ...
  • Page 48: Review Job Sheet

    AirSynergy 2000 Installation Guide Appendix A Review Job Sheet The Job Sheet should include the following information:  Pole for installation identified  Position on pole identified  Pole access restrictions (highway regulations, other services on pole, power pole)  Method of reaching pole positions (ladders, Elevated work platform) ...
  • Page 49: Appendix B - Glossary Of Terms - Acronym, Abbreviations & Definitions

    AirSynergy 2000 Installation Guide Appendix B - Glossary of Terms - Acronym, Abbreviations & Definitions Table 15 - Glossary of Terms Term Definition 3GPP 3rd Generation Partnership Project, responsible for LTE AWGN Additive White Gaussian Noise is a channel model in which the only impairment to communication is a linear addition of white noise with a constant spectral density and a Gaussian distribution of amplitude.
  • Page 50 AirSynergy 2000 Installation Guide Term Definition this document, PTP is referring to IEEE1588-2008 protocol ROHS Restriction Of Hazardous Substances Serving Gateway. A Core entity in the LTE EPC architecture responsible for routing and forwarding user data packets, while also acting as the mobility...
  • Page 51: Appendix C - Installation Checklist

    AirSynergy 2000 Installation Guide 10 Appendix C - Installation Checklist The Checklist below gives the high-level steps in the Workflow for this procedure. Detach or print this page to use as a job-aid for completing the actions this procedure requires.
  • Page 52: Appendix D - Psu For Usa

    AirSynergy 2000 Installation Guide 11 Appendix D – PSU for USA To comply with US regulations that apply to outdoor deployments of mains power supplies, a special US version of the AirSynergy power supply has been produced with the PSU module and the electrical connecting blocks enclosed in a small NEMA approved enclosure.
  • Page 53: Revision History

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