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Outdoor Base Station Installation Guide
ODB-3537
I.Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of your Solectek SkyWay MAX Outdoor Base Station (BSU). This
document has been supplied to guide and simplify the installation of the SkyWay MAX BSU.
The following Solectek Models are covered herein:
Outdoor Base Stations
ODB-3537
Base Station Antenna Kits
ANT-OMNI35
ANT-SECT35
Base Station Power Kit
PWR-ODB35
II.Disclaimers
Installation of the SkyWay MAX Outdoor Base Station should only proceed once careful consideration has
been given to the Wireline and RF System design of the complete Network. Issues such as cell planning,
network backhaul, tower siting and surge suppression all require careful, advanced planning. Please
contact Solectek or your local representative for more information.
Solectek shall not be responsible for any operation of this product which is in violation of local law,
creates interference harmful to other local devices, or results in a malfunction of this product caused
by outside interference.
This device must be professionally installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions. However, there is no guarantee that interference to radio communications will not occur
in a particular commercial installation. In case the device does cause harmful interference with an
authorized radio service, the user/ operator shall promptly stop operating the device until harmful
interference has been limited. Solectek Corporation is not responsible for any radio or television
interference caused by unauthorized modification of this device or the substitution or attachment of
connecting cables and equipment other than specified by Solectek Corporation. The correction of
interference caused by such unauthorized modification, substitution, or attachment will be the
responsibility of the user.
Solectek shall not be liable for damages associated with the installation and use of this product,
including but not limited to personal or property damage, business losses or infringement of local or
national laws.
DOCS-1023 v1.0
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Summary of Contents for Solectek SkyWay MAX ODB-3537
- Page 1 Solectek or your local representative for more information. Solectek shall not be responsible for any operation of this product which is in violation of local law, creates interference harmful to other local devices, or results in a malfunction of this product caused by outside interference.
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Page 2: Package Contents
III.Package Contents A.Base Station Unit Included in the SkyWay MAX BSU are the follow parts: BSU chassis, 1pc RS232 console cable, 1pc Pre-assembled, mast mounting kit, 1 set Angle bracket and screw, 4 sets Outdoor cable seals, 4 pcs Documentation CD, 1pc Reference Card, 1pc B.Optional Kits If purchased, the following parts are included in the SkyWay MAX Kits:... - Page 3 Tapped Chassis Ground Point Tapped Accessory Mounting Points B.RF Port The N-type RF Port connects the BSU chassis to the desired antenna, including Solectek’s integrated, adjustable sectoral kit, external omni kit or any appropriate 3 party product. The RF Port may be connected to an RF Cavity Filter and/or Surge Suppressor, if desired. Please contact Solectek Technical Support for configuration support and options.
- Page 4 The Uplink Cable is the single umbilical cord connecting the BSU to the indoor source of power and data. Functions within the cable include the transport of: 10/100 Ethernet signals, GPS strobe, diagnostic channels and -48V DC power. Pre-built Uplink Cables to 80m are available directly from Solectek or your local Solectek representative. F.Grounding Point Tapped hole used for attachment of grounding wire/strap, critical for proper surge suppression.
- Page 5 ½” ratchet-action box-end wrench 7/16” box-end wrench ¼” Allen wrench Slip Joint Pliers Utility knife Cable seals B.BSU and Cables The BSU and both Uplink and RF Cable should be fully prepared and pretested prior to installation. C.Angle Bracket Installation All four (4) angle brackets should be attached and tightened to the rear of the BSU with the supplied screws and washers.
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Page 6: Outdoor Installation
F.RF Cavity Filters / Surge Suppressors All Filters and Surge Suppressors should be prepared in advance of the installation. In the case of Solectek provided filters or suppressors, the devices can be mounted directly to the BSU simplifying cabling and minimizing RF losses. - Page 7 Remove in preparation for lift B.Lifting Warning: The SkyWay MAX BSU shall be installed by tower and radio professionals ONLY. All appropriate safety equipment should be utilized during installation. Route the lower end of the hoist cable around the top legs of the BSU, behind the Angle Brackets, attaching the clamp to the cable.
- Page 8 The BSU Mast Mounting kit should then be fastened and secured to the designated mast pole. It is generally easiest to secure the fixed (non-tilting) bracket first. C.Alignment At this point, the BSU can be rotated into suitable horizontal and vertical alignment. Once adjusted, the mast clamps should be fully tightened and the hoist cable removed.
- Page 9 D.Antenna Mounting For installations using Solectek’s omni antenna kit or when using a 3 party antenna, the antennas should be mounted in a suitable location following the manufacturers mounting guidelines E.Cable Runs Cabling connections should now be made. To avoid directing water at the BSU interconnects, drip loops should be utilized for all cable connections routed above the BSU.
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Page 10: Regulatory Information
A grounding strap should be attached between the BSU Chassis and the Tower/Rooftop grounding point. Additional cable and system surge suppression installation steps should also be completed at this point. Please refer to Solectek document SkyWay MAX Outdoor Base Station - Surge Suppression Guidelines DOCS-1033, or contact Solectek Technical Support for more information.
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