Bai cells Nova-227 Installation Manual

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Nova-227 OD 2x250mW TDD
eNodeB Installation Guide
August 2018
Version 1.4

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  • Page 1 Nova-227 OD 2x250mW TDD eNodeB Installation Guide August 2018 Version 1.4...
  • Page 2 About This Document This document is intended for personnel who will be installing the Baicells Nova-227 Outdoor 2*250mW Time Division Duplexing (TDD) eNodeB (eNB). The information includes preparation of installation tools and materials, guidance on cell site location and other considerations, and procedures for properly installing the eNB.
  • Page 3 Nova 1W Quick Start Guide Nova 10W ENB Installation Guide Nova 10W Quick Start Guide eNB – Gen 2 Nova-227 Outdoor 2x250mW TDD eNB Installation Guide (this document) Nova-227 Quick Start Guide Nova-233 Outdoor 2x1WG2 FDD-TDD eNB Installation Guide Nova-233 Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 4 Contact Us Baicells Technologies Co., Ltd. China North America Address: 3F, Bldg. A, No. 1 Kai Tuo Rd, Address: 555 Republic Dr., #200, Plano, TX Haidian Dist, Beijing, China 75074, USA Phone: +86-10-62607100 Phone: +1-888-502-5585 Email: sales_na@Baicells.com E-mail: contact@Baicells.com support_na@Baicells.com Website: www.Baicells.com Website:...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1 Overview ........................7 1.1 Introduction ......................... 7 1.2 Features ........................8 2 Out-of-Box Audit ......................10 3 Installation Preparation ....................11 3.1 Personnel ........................11 3.2 Operator Network Design Plan .................. 11 3.3 Materials and Tools ....................11 3.4 Software ........................
  • Page 6 List of Figures Figure 1-1: Example Baicells System Architecture ..............8 Figure 1-2: Nova-227 ENB ......................9 Figure 3-1: Front and Side of Nova-227 ................... 13 Figure 4-1: Installation Process Overview ................15 Figure 4-2: Mounting Bracket ....................15 Figure 4-3: Pole Attachment ....................16 Figure 4-4: Mark Drilling Locations ..................
  • Page 7: Overview

    Overview 1.1 Introduction The Baicells Nova-227 Outdoor 2*250mW Time Division Duplexing (TDD) eNodeB (eNB) is a high-performing outdoor micro base station that enables wired and wireless broadband access to 3G TDD Long-Term Evolution (LTE) backbone networks. The Nova eNB makes use of the current LTE transmission resources to reduce the operator’s investment in providing low-...
  • Page 8: Features

    Figure 1-1: Example Baicells System Architecture 1.2 Features Key features of the Nova-227 eNB include the following. Front and side drawings of Nova-227 are shown in Figure 1-2. • Supports standard LTE TDD bands 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, and 48 Integrated design of baseband and RF processing, saving cost and optimizing power •...
  • Page 9: Figure 1-2: Nova-227 Enb

    Figure 1-2: Nova-227 eNB...
  • Page 10: Out-Of-Box Audit

    1 is a shipping list showing the quantity of each item you should receive. Table 2-1: Shipping List Item Description Photograph of Item Nova-227 eNodeB This is a Nova-227 eNB. (eNB) Check the tag on the unit to ensure you received the correct model. Mounting Bracket...
  • Page 11: Installation Preparation

    Installation Preparation 3.1 Personnel Installing the eNodeB (eNB) on a tower, building, or other structure may require at least two people or a tower crew. Installation personnel should follow standard safety precautions concerning height, electricity, and other regulations. Baicells recommends that installation personnel review this entire installation guide prior to beginning the installation.
  • Page 12: Software

    Accessing the internet to reach the cloud-based OMC application. 3.5 Form Factor The Nova-227 eNB has a sleek form factor: 9.8 in (H) x 9.8 in (W) x 3.2 in (D) / 248mm (H) x 248mm (W) x 80mm (D). It weighs only 4.4 lbs (2 kg).
  • Page 13: Figure 3-1: Front And Side Of Nova-227

    Figure 3-1: Front and Side of Nova-227 Table 3-3: LEDs Identity Color Status Description Steady on Power is on Green No power supply Steady on The cell is activated Green The cell is not activated Fast flash: 0.125s on, The board is loading 0.125s off...
  • Page 14: 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 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 15: Installation

    Installation Some cell site structures may have existing frameworks for attaching the eNodeB (eNB) and antenna. For purposes of explaining the installation procedure, this section assumes the eNB will be installed on a support pole or on a wall. 4.1 Process Overview Figure 4-1 provides an overview of the installation process.
  • Page 16: Install On Wall

    2. Attach the eNB to the pole, passing the omega through the threaded rods and then loosely fastening the two nuts (Figure 4-3). Figure 4-3: Pole Attachment 3. Adjust the eNB to the proper angle based on RF coverage goals for the site, and tighten the screws.
  • Page 17: Connect Ethernet Cable

    4.3 Connect Ethernet Cable Follow these steps to attach the Ethernet cable to the eNB. 1. Unscrew 3 screws on the cover of the wiring cavity (Figure 4-5) using M4 cross screwdriver, and open the wiring cavity cover. Figure 4-5: Wiring Cavity 2.
  • Page 18: Power On To Check Leds

    4.5 Power on to Check LEDs Power on the eNB and check that the LED indicators are lighting as expected, per Figure 4-6. Refer to the LED descriptions in Table 3-3. Figure 4-6: LEDs 4.6 Check eNB Status in Software The Baicells eNBs are designed to be plug-and-play and, therefore, arrive pre-configured.
  • Page 19: Omc

    4.6.2 OMC If you have not already set up a CloudCore account, follow the instructions below to request an account: 1. Open a web browser, and enter the CloudCore address (Figure 4-8): https://cloudcore.cloudapp.net/cloudcore/ Figure 4-8: CloudCore Login Page 2. Click on the “Sign up” button. 3.
  • Page 20: Appendix A: Technical Specifications

    Appendix A: Technical Specifications Hardware Specifications Item Description LTE Mode Frequency Bands 38/39/40/41/42/43/48 Channel Bandwidth 10/20 MHz Output Power 24 dBm / antenna Power Supply PoE+ IEEE 802.3at Bands 38/39/40/41: -101 dBm Receive Sensitivity Bands 42/43/48: -100 dBm Synchronization Mode Backhaul Mode One RJ-45 Ethernet backhaul interface (1 GE) MIMO...
  • Page 21: Environmental Specifications

    Item Description User Capacity 96 concurrent users QoS Control 3GPP standard QCI UL: QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM Modulation DL: QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM Voice Solution CSFB, VoLTE, eSRVCC Local IP Access (LIPA) Traffic Offload Selected IP Traffic Offload (SIPTO) Self-Organizing Network • Automatic setup •...
  • Page 22: Global Part Numbers

    Global Part Numbers pBS2120 Nova-227 250mW eNB, Bands 42/43 pBS11004 Nova-227 250mW eNB, Bands 40/41...
  • Page 23: 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 24 The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 30 cm from all persons and must not be collocated or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter, End-Users must be provided with transmitter operation conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.
  • Page 25: 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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