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Nova-243 Outdoor 2x10W FDD/TDD eNodeB Installation Guide March 2018 Version 1.4...
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About This Document This document is intended for personnel who will be installing the Baicells Nova-243 Outdoor 2x10W eNodeB (eNB) based on Frequency Division Duplexing (FDD) and Time Division Duplexing (TDD) Long-Term Evolution (LTE) technology. Proper installation, power, and grounding are necessary for normal operation of the eNB. Please be advised that only personnel with the appropriate electrical skills and experience should install this device.
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For the safety of installation personnel and for the protection of the equipment from damage, please read all safety warnings. If you have any questions concerning the warnings, before installing or powering on the base station contact the Baicells support team. Warning IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This warning symbol means danger.
Overview 1.1 Introduction The Baicells Nova-243 eNodeB (eNB) is a high-performing outdoor micro base station based on Frequency Division Duplexing (FDD) and Time-Division Duplexing (TDD) Long-Term Evolution (LTE) technology. The Nova eNB enables wired and wireless access to 3G LTE backbone networks.
Figure 1-1: Baicells System Architecture 1.2 Features The Nova-243 eNB is lightweight and easy to deploy (Figure 1-2). It offers excellent performance, helping operators to provide better coverage and higher capacity with minimal effort. Following is a list of the key features of the Nova-243. The full technical specifications...
20 Mbps UL in TDD mode Handles a maximum of 255 (FDD) and 96 (TDD) concurrent users Local and Web GUI management, and network management using Baicells Operations Management Console (OMC) Supports emergency gateway (eGW) option for S1 aggregation to reduce signaling load of ...
Out-of-Box Audit Before opening the box, check to see if the outer packaging is damaged or wet. If it is, or if any items inside are missing or damaged, report the issue to the supplier within 10 days. Table 2- 1 is a shipping list showing the quantity of each item you should receive.
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M10 nuts, ball pats, and flat gaskets M6*16 inner hex screw kit M10 extension bolt OT Terminal Hydraulic Terminal Waterproof Daub Ultraviolet-proof Tape Ultraviolet-proof Tie Factory Inspection List Certification User Guide Shipping List...
GPS Antenna GPS antenna with N-type cable and GPS mounting bracket *NOTE: Baicells does not manufacture antenna components; please refer to the list of distributors on the Baicells website: https://na.Baicells.com/where-to-buy/. Make sure to match the frequency range of the antenna with the eNB, and consult the regulatory rules for your location concerning output power.
Using a local Ethernet connection to the eNB to access the GUI client application; or • • Accessing the internet to reach the Baicells cloud-based Operations Management Console (OMC). 3.5 Interfaces The Nova-243 eNB interfaces are shown in Figure 3-1 and described in Table 3-3.
3.6 Location and Environment When determining where to place the eNB, you need to consider factors such as climate, hydrology, geology, the possibility of earthquakes, reliable electric power, and transportation access. Refer to the technical specifications in Appendix A: Specifications. Avoid locating the eNB in areas where there may be extreme temperatures, harmful gases, unstable voltages, volatile vibrations, loud noises, flames, explosives, or electromagnetic interference (e.g., large radar stations, transformer substations).
3.9 Grounding and Lightning Protection The eNB is equipped with a built-in lightning protection unit and an outer ground (GND) terminal for grounding. When installing the eNB, you need to connect the GND port to the ground system with a yellow-green wire. The wire must be inserted in the GND port and fastened with an M6 screw, and then welded with an anti-corrosive process.
Installation Follow the guidelines and procedures in this section to prepare and install the cell site equipment. 4.1 Process Overview Figure 4-1 provides a high-level overview of the installation process. Note that you will complete the basic connections and turn on the power to the eNB while it is still on the ground to ensure it is operating properly before installing it at its final location on a tower, building, or other structure.
4.2.1 Bracket for Pole Mount Fix one of the mounting brackets on the eNB using M6*16 screws, as shown in Figure 4-2. Figure 4-2: Pole Mounting Bracket Continue to section 4.3 section 4.4, as appropriate for your installation requirements. 4.2.2 Hooks for Wall Mount Fix the 3 mounting hooks on the ends of the eNB unit using M6*16 screws (Figure 4-3).
4.3 Optional: Attach GPS Antenna to eNB If you are going to install an optional GPS antenna, you will need to install a GPS antenna lightning arrestor before connecting the optional GPS antenna to the eNB. If more than one antenna will be installed at the same location, separate the antennas by 2.2 yards (2 meters).
After testing eNB operation later in the installation process, you will weatherproof the GPS and antenna connectors using waterproof daub and waterproof tape. Guidelines for installing the GPS at the final location are provided in section 4.6.1. Information on weatherproofing is provided in section 3.10.
Figure 4-10: Completed Pole Mount After mounting the eNB on the pole, go to section 4.5. 4.4.2 Wall Mount Put the eNB against the wall where you want it to be installed, and mark the 3 drilling hole locations, as shown in Figure 4-11. Figure 4-11: Wall Mount...
Drill three ½-inch/12-mm diameter sized holes on the wall where marked. Fix the eNB unit on the wall using the M10*80 expansion screws. Continue on to section section 4.5. 4.5 Connect RF Antenna Cables You will need to prepare the RF cables that run between the eNB and the RF antenna. Follow the steps below to connect the RF antenna cables to the eNB.
4.7 Connect Power Connector Connect the 48V DC power connector to the PWR interface on the eNB, as shown in Figure 4- 14 (red cable). Figure 4-14: Connect Power Cable 4.8 Connect Grounding Cable At the installation site, you will connect the power adaptor grounding terminal to the grounding bar, as shown in Figure 4-15.
4.9 Power on the eNB to Check LEDs With all components installed and connected locally, power on the eNB unit by plugging the power cord into the electrical socket. With power applied, the LEDs should illuminate as shown in Figure 4-16 and described in Table 4-1. Figure 4-16: LEDs Table 4-1: LED Descriptions Identity...
Review the GPS positioning guidance in section 4.10.1 and the grounding protection information in section 4.10.2 prior to beginning the installation at the final location. After that, proceed to section 4.10.3 if you are installing the eNB on a wall, or to section 4.10.4 if you are installing the eNB on a tower or other structure via pole mount.
Only one antenna may be connected to a single Nova-243 eNB. Operators can use an omnidirectional (“omni”) antenna or a directional antenna with the Baicells eNB. An omni antenna covers a full 360 degrees, while a directional antenna radiates in a specific direction based on angle (e.g., 45°, 90°, etc).
4.10.3.2 Install Directional Antenna on Tower Following are guidelines for installing a directional antenna at the cell site. First, assemble the antenna and the upper and lower racks, as shown in Figure 4-18. • Follow standard transport procedures to hoist the antenna to the target location. •...
(Once the application is installed and has a WAN IP address assigned, you can log in with http://x.x.x.x.) Go to Status Info as shown in Figure 4-19. If the status is not reported as active, contact Baicells support.
Go to eNB > Monitor > Active Status as shown in Figure 4-21. If the status is not reported as active, contact Baicells support. Figure 4-21: eNB Status in OMC For additional information concerning the configuration GUI, please consult the Baicells Configuration and Network Administration Guide on the Baicells website.
4.10.5 Verify Lightning and Grounding Protection Ensure that all equipment lightning protection and grounding protection measures have been taken. Information about the protection measures is covered in section 3.9 “Grounding and Lightning Protection” and section 4.10.2 “Grounding Protection”. All protection points should be inspected before proceeding to weatherproof the connections.
Environmental Specifications Item Description Operating Temperature -40°F to 131°F / -40°C to 55°C Storage Temperature -49°F to 158°F / -45 to 70℃ Humidity 5% to 95% Atmospheric Pressure 70 kPa to 106 kPa Ingress Protection Rating IP66 Power Interface Lightning Protection Differential mode: ±10 KA Common mode: ±20 KA Global Part Numbers...
Appendix B: Regulatory Compliance FCC Compliance This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
IC Compliance This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference. (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Le present appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
Appendix C: FAQs If you have questions, please check the list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) on the Baicells support website or the Facebook support forum. • Baicells support website - https://na.Baicells.com/support/ • Baicells support forum on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/Baicellsoperatorsupportgroup/...
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