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- Page 1 Nova-243 Outdoor 2x10W FDD/TDD eNodeB Installation Guide March 2018 Version 1.4...
- Page 2 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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Page 3: Related Documents
V1.0 Initial Chinese version IG Yang Yanan Related Documents Other Baicells technical documents may be found on the Baicells support website. The website information is provided below under “Contact Us”. UE – Gen 1 Atom 5dBi Indoor CPE User Manual Atom 11dBi Outdoor CPE User Manual Atom 19.5dBi Outdoor CPE User Manual... - Page 4 Spectra LTE-U Outdoor 2x500mW FDD eNB Installation Guide (forthcoming) Spectra LTE-U Quick Start Guide (forthcoming) System, CloudCore, OAM Baicells Configuration & Network Administration Guide Baicells Handoff Configuration Guidelines (Beta trial) Baicells HaloB User Guide Baicells BOSS API Manual Baicells Operation, Maintenance, & Troubleshooting Guide...
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Page 5: Safety Information
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. -
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents 1 Overview ........................9 1.1 Introduction ......................... 9 1.2 Features ........................10 2 Out-of-Box Audit ......................12 3 Preparation ......................... 14 3.1 Personnel ........................14 3.2 Operator Network Design Plan .................. 14 3.3 Materials and Tools ....................14 3.4 Computer and Software .................... - Page 7 FCC Compliance ......................38 IC Compliance ......................39 Appendix C: FAQs ......................40 List of Figures Figure 1-1: Baicells System Architecture ................. 10 Figure 1-2: Nova-243 eNB......................11 Figure 3-1: eNB Interfaces ....................... 16 Figure 3-2: Spacing Requirements ................... 17 Figure 3-3: Grounding and Lightning Protection ..............
- Page 8 List of Tables Table 2-1: Shipping List ......................12 Table 3-1: Materials ......................... 14 Table 3-2: Operator-Supplied Tools ..................15 Table 3-3: eNB Interfaces ......................16 Table 4-1: LED Descriptions ..................... 28...
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Page 9: Overview
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. -
Page 10: Features
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... -
Page 11: Figure 1-2: Nova-243 Enb
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 ... -
Page 12: Out-Of-Box Audit
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. - Page 13 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...
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Page 14: Preparation
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. -
Page 15: Computer And Software
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. -
Page 16: Figure 3-1: Enb Interfaces
Figure 3-1: eNB Interfaces Table 3-3: eNB Interfaces Interface Name Description Active* Operating* Alarm* VSWR Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (antenna power)* ANT1 External RF antenna 1, N-female connector External Global Positioning System (GPS) antenna, N-female connection Reserved for future use ANT0 External RF antenna 0, N-female connector ETH0... -
Page 17: Location And Environment
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). -
Page 18: Grounding And Lightning Protection
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. -
Page 19: Figure 3-4: Weatherproofing
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Page 20: Installation
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. -
Page 21: Bracket For Pole Mount
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). -
Page 22: Optional: Attach Gps Antenna To Enb
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). -
Page 23: Figure 4-6: Gps Antenna
Figure 4-6: GPS Antenna Figure 4-7: Completed GPS Antenna Atop eNB Connect the GPS connector cable to the eNB GPS port, as shown in Figure 4-8. Figure 4-8: Connect GPS Antenna to eNB Port... -
Page 24: Install Enb On Pole Or Wall
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. -
Page 25: Wall Mount
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... -
Page 26: Connect Rf Antenna Cables
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. -
Page 27: Connect Power Connector
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. -
Page 28: Power On The Enb To Check Leds
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... -
Page 29: Gps Positioning Considerations
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. -
Page 30: Install Enb And Rf Antenna
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). -
Page 31: Figure 4-18: Assemble Directional Antenna
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. •... -
Page 32: Check Enb Status In Software
(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. -
Page 33: Figure 4-20: Cloudcore Login Page
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. -
Page 34: Verify Lightning And Grounding Protection
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. -
Page 35: Appendix A: Technical Specifications
Appendix A: Technical Specifications Hardware Specifications Item Description LTE Mode FDD/TDD FDD: Bands 1/3/7 Frequency Bands TDD: Bands 38/40/41/42/48 and customized Channel Bandwidth 5/10/15/20 MHz Max Output Power 40 dBm / antenna FDD: -104 dBm Receive Sensitivity TDD Bands 42/48: -101 dBm TDD Bands 38/40/41: -102 dBm ... - Page 36 Item Description TDD 20 MHz: SA1: 80 Mbps DL, 20 Mbps UL SA2: 112 Mbps DL, 14 Mbps UL TDD 10 MHz: SA1: 40 Mbps DL, 10 Mbps UL SA2: 55 Mbps DL, 5 Mbps UL User Capacity Maximum 255 (FDD) and 96 (TDD) concurrent users QoS Control 3GPP standard QCI FDD UL: QPSK, 16QAM...
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Page 37: Environmental Specifications
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... -
Page 38: Appendix B: Regulatory Compliance
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. -
Page 39: Ic Compliance
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. -
Page 40: Appendix C: Faqs
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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