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ADC FlexWave 2x1 microBTS Installation Manual

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FlexWave™ Base Station System
2x1 microBTS
Installation Manual
ADCP-75-246 • Issue 1 • 6/2008
22576-A
1431641 Rev A

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  • Page 1 FlexWave™ Base Station System 2x1 microBTS Installation Manual ADCP-75-246 • Issue 1 • 6/2008 22576-A 1431641 Rev A...
  • Page 2 DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY Contents herein are current as of the date of publication. ADC reserves the right to change the contents without prior notice. In no event shall ADC be liable for any damages resulting from loss of data, loss of use, or loss of profits and ADC further disclaims any and all liability for indirect, incidental, special, consequential or other similar damages.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CUSTOMER INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE ........... 27 Page iii © 2008, ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
  • Page 4 ADCP-75-246 • Issue 1 • 6/2008 • Preface TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Blank Page iv © 2008, ADC Telecommunications, Inc.

  • Page 5: About This Manual

    RELATED PUBLICATIONS Listed below are related manuals and their publication numbers. Copies of these publications can be ordered by contacting the ADC Technical Assistance Center at 1-800-366-3891, extension 73476 (in U.S.A. or Canada) or 1-952-917-3476 (outside U.S.A. and Canada). Title...

  • Page 6: General Safety Precautions

    Directive 89/336/EEC. • Article 3.2 – In addition, radio equipment shall be so constructed that it effectively uses the spectrum allocated to terrestrial/space radio communication and orbital resources so as to avoid harmful interference. Page vi © 2008, ADC Telecommunications, Inc.

  • Page 7: List Of Acronyms And Abbreviations

    NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers Association OMC-R Operations and Maintenance Center - Radio Outside Plant Power Over Ethernet Radio Frequency Return Material Authorization Receive or Receiver Technical Assistance Center Transmit/Receive Underwriters Laboratories Volt Amps Page vii © 2008, ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
  • Page 8 ADCP-75-246 • Issue 1 • 6/2008 • Preface Volts Alternating Current Volts Direct Current Page viii © 2008, ADC Telecommunications, Inc.

  • Page 9: Introduction

    ADCP-75-246 • Issue 1 • 6/2008 1 INTRODUCTION The FlexWave 2x1 microBTS is an environmentally hardened outdoor base station solution that supports GSM/AMR voice traffic and GPRS/EDGE data traffic. An Internet Protocol (IP) backhaul provides the interface between the microBTS and the Base Station Controller (BSC).

  • Page 10: Primary Components

    Network Listen Antenna Connection The Network Listen antenna (depending on the option ordered) connection is through a single top-mounted NMO (female) RF connector. The Network Listen antenna attaches directly to the NMO connector. Page 2 © 2008, ADC Telecommunications, Inc.

  • Page 11: Base Station Antenna Cable Connection

    The microBTS user interface consists of the connectors, grounding lug, and LED that are provided on the exterior of the enclosure. The microBTS user interface points are indicated in Figure 2 and described in Table Page 3 © 2008, ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
  • Page 12 Indicates if the microBTS is powered and normal (off) or if a major fault is detected (red). (off/red) 115/230 VAC Sealed 3-wire AC Connection point for the AC power cord. 47–63 Hz power connector 6.8 AMP Page 4 © 2008, ADC Telecommunications, Inc.

  • Page 13: Specifications

    Composite RF output power 41.5 dBm (14.13 Watts) max at 40.5 dBm (11.22 Watts) for (maximum) antenna port Industry Canada using two-tone method Gain variation ± 3 dB over temperature and unit-to-unit Page 5 © 2008, ADC Telecommunications, Inc.

  • Page 14: Accessory Items

    AC power, antenna, and IP backhaul cable assemblies that have a dust and water resistance level of IP67 or higher. If user is uncertain of cable manufacturers that meet this requirement, please contact ADC Technical Assistance. 3 ACCESSORY ITEMS This section provides a description of the accessory items that are available separately for the microBTS.

  • Page 15: Unpacking And Inspection

    Use the following procedure to unpack and inspect the microBTS components: 1. Open the shipping cartons and carefully unpack each component from the protective packing material. 2. Check each component for broken or missing parts. If there are damages, contact ADC (see Section 7) for an RMA (Return Material Authorization) and to reorder if replacement is required.

  • Page 16: Mounting Procedures

    Table 3. microBTS Mounting Hardware and Fasteners ITEM QUANTITY Hoist ring Hoist ring mounting screws Mounting bracket Strapping 3/8-inch concrete anchors 3/8 x 1-inch cap screws 3/8 x 1.5-inch lag screws Page 8 © 2008, ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
  • Page 17 5.1.3 2x1 microBTS Dimensions The basic dimensions of the 2x1 microBTS are shown in Figure 29.4 IN. (74.7 CM) 5.7 IN. (14.5 CM) 9.7 IN. 22636-A (24.6 CM) Figure 3. 2x1 microBTS Dimensions Page 9 © 2008, ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
  • Page 18 • Drill • Pencil or marker • 3/16-inch standard drill bit Metal Utility Pole Mounting • Clamp banding tool (BT1HT from Panduit) • 1/2-inch wrench (2) • Torque wrench with 3/16-inch hex key socket Page 10 © 2008, ADC Telecommunications, Inc.

  • Page 19: Lift Ring Installation

    1. Mount the plywood backer (not-provided) on the wall and firmly secure it to the wall’s interior studs. 2. Hold the enclosure mounting bracket in position for installation on the plywood backer as shown in Figure 5. The end with the V-notch should be at the top. Page 11 © 2008, ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
  • Page 20 6. Secure the mounting bracket to the plywood using the screws and washers prepared in step 5. Tighten screws until bracket is securely attached to the plywood. 7. Hang the enclosure from the mounting bracket as described in Section 5.4. Page 12 © 2008, ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
  • Page 21 3. Drill holes in the wall (at the locations marked in step 2) that are the correct diameter for the type of anchors being used. The recommended hole size for the ADC-provided concrete anchors is 5/8-inch (15.9 mm). 4. Set the anchors in the wall.
  • Page 22 3. Mark the location of the mounting bracket’s two mounting holes on the wooden pole. 3/8-INCH FLAT WASHER (4) 3/8-INCH LOCK WASHER (4) 3/8 x 1-1/2-INCH LAG SCREW (4) MOUNTING BRACKET 22634-A Figure 7. Secure Standard Mounting Bracket to a Wooden Pole Page 14 © 2008, ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
  • Page 23 5/8-inch wide 304 AISI stainless steel strapping with a minimum tensile strength of 700 lbs force. MOUNTING BRACKET 22635-A Figure 8. Secure Standard Mounting Bracket To a Metal Pole Page 15 © 2008, ADC Telecommunications, Inc.

  • Page 24: Installing The Enclosure On The Standard Mounting Bracket

    2. Insert a 5/16 x 1-1/4-inch hex bolt through the hole in the mounting tab located at the bottom of the enclosure. 3. Place a 5/16-inch flat washer and 5/16-inch flat washer on the hex bolt. 4. Thread a 5/16-inch nut onto the hex bolt and tighten securely. Page 16 © 2008, ADC Telecommunications, Inc.

  • Page 25: Strand-Mount Installation

    An installation drawing is provided with each strand-mount kit. Follow the instructions provided on the drawing when installing the strand-mount kit. For all strand-mount installations, form a drip-loop in the cables entering the enclosure. Page 17 © 2008, ADC Telecommunications, Inc.

  • Page 26: Installation Procedures

    Table 4. microBTS Installation Hardware ITEM QUANTITY M8 x 10 hex socket capscrew (for grounding cable) M8 washer (for grounding screw) Grounding cable (1.5 m) AC Power Cable (15 feet) Network Listen antenna Page 18 © 2008, ADC Telecommunications, Inc.

  • Page 27: Ground Wire Installation

    5. Route the free end of the grounding wire to an approved earth ground source. 6. Cut the ground wire to length and connect it to the earth ground source as specified by local code or practice. Page 19 © 2008, ADC Telecommunications, Inc.

  • Page 28: Network Listen Antenna Installation

    NMO connector located on the top of the microBTS as shown in Figure 11. Tighten antenna by hand until secure. NETWORK LISTEN ANTENNA 22650-A Figure 11. Network Listen Antenna Installation Page 20 © 2008, ADC Telecommunications, Inc.

  • Page 29: Ip Backhaul Cable Installation

    Note: It may be necessary to apply 30 to 50 lbs/force-inches (3.4 to 5.6 Nm) of torque to the connector nut in order to turn it past the detent position. RJ-45 BACKHAUL CONNECTOR PORT BOTTOM VIEW RJ-45 PLUG CONNECTOR BACKHAUL CABLE 22639-A Figure 12. IP Backhaul Cable Installation Page 21 © 2008, ADC Telecommunications, Inc.

  • Page 30: Base Station Antenna Cable Installation

    5. Connect the antenna cable to the lightning protector or to the antenna port. BOTTOM VIEW LIGHTNING PROTECTOR ANTENNA PORT (ACCESSORY) (N-TYPE FEMALE) SURGE PORT CONNECTOR ANTENNA CABLE 22640-A Figure 13. Connecting Base Station Antenna Cable to Antenna Port Page 22 © 2008, ADC Telecommunications, Inc.

  • Page 31: Ac Power Wiring Installation

    Note: All electrical work must comply with local codes and requirements. A locally licensed electrical contractor is best qualified to perform this work. For additional information, consult with the ADC Technical Assistance Center. Danger: Use extreme caution when working with high voltage AC power. Ensure all power is disconnected before working on power circuits.
  • Page 32 If the AC cable is energized, this will result in a direct short to ground for the AC power. To avoid possible personal injury and equipment damage, always turn the AC power off before connecting the AC power cable to the AC power port. Page 24 © 2008, ADC Telecommunications, Inc.

  • Page 33: Touch-Up Painting

    30 minutes following the initial power-up during which time the microBTS will synchronize with an external clock source. When the microBTS timing has been synchronized, the LED will turn off. Page 25 © 2008, ADC Telecommunications, Inc.

  • Page 34: Microbts Replacement

    Opening the microBTS enclosure for any reason may cause the product warranty to be null and void. Page 26 © 2008, ADC Telecommunications, Inc.

  • Page 35: Customer Information And Assistance

    ADCP Number: Contents herein are current as of the date of publication. ADC reserves the right to change the contents without prior notice. In no event shall ADC be liable for any damages resulting from loss of data, loss of use, or loss of profits and ADC further disclaims any and all liability for indirect, incidental, special, consequential or other similar damages.
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