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USER MANUAL FOR RA-7E00 III3 0.1 CONTENTS Section Page CONTENTS ........................... 3 INDEX TO FIGURES AND TABLES ..................5 HISTORY ..........................7 GLOSSARY OF TERMS ....................... 8 SAFETY NOTICES AND ADMONISHMENTS ..............9 GENERAL INFORMATION ....................10 EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION ....................13 SYSTEM DIAGRAM ......................
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USER MANUAL FOR RA-7E00 PROPERTIES INFORMATION ................... 41 TROUBLESHOOTING ......................46 APPENDICES ........................47 APPENDIX A: TOOLS FOR INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE ........47 APPENDIX B: RMA (RETURN MATERIAL AUTHORIZATION) FORM ......48 ENU STATUS : 1-0-0 Copyright - refer to title page...
USER MANUAL FOR RA-7E00 III3 0.2 INDEX TO FIGURES AND TABLES Figure 1: MU Enclosure ............................11 Figure 2: Optical unit Enclosure ..........................11 Figure 3: Duplexer Unit Enclosure .......................... 11 Figure 4: Front, Side and Bottom Views of RU Enclosure .................. 12 Figure 5: System Diagram ............................
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USER MANUAL FOR RA-7E00 Figure 54: RU System Clock ........................... 44 Figure 55: MU Comm. Config..........................45 Figure 56: RU Comm. Config..........................45 Table 1: MU Dimension ............................10 Table 2: RU Constitution ............................16 Table 3: MU KOP ..............................16 Table 4: RU KOP ..............................
USER MANUAL FOR RA-7E00 III3 0.3HISTORY Change No. Details Of Change 1-0-0 This user manual first created in Oct 2012 which referred to its Chinese manual RA-7E002-1001YH. 1-0-1 Update MU enclosure and OMT screenshot in Nov 2012. ENU STATUS : 1-0-1...
USER MANUAL FOR RA-7E00 0.4 GLOSSARY OF TERMS Automatic Level Control Attenuation Base Station Base Transceiver Station Decibel Decibels relative to 1 milliwatt Downlink Duplexer Donor Terminal EEPROM Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory E/O,O/E Electrical/Optical, Optical/Electrical Hertz Identification Low Noise Amplifier...
USER MANUAL FOR RA-7E00 III3 0.5 SAFETY NOTICES AND ADMONISHMENTS This document contains safety notices in accordance with appropriate standards. In the interests of conformity with the territory standards for the country concerned, the equivalent territorial admonishments are also shown.
Ethernet, at the same time, users can also locally configure the device through PC. The low signal transmission loss of optical fiber is applicable for long distance transmission. RA-7E00 can support the optical transmission of up to 10dB signal transmission loss.
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USER MANUAL FOR RA-7E00 III3 The figures below show the equipment enclosure layout of RA-7E00: Comba MODEM BTS_ALM PWR RUN ALM 1900MHz 800MHz Figure 1: MU Enclosure Figure 2: Optical unit Enclosure Figure 3: Duplexer Unit Enclosure ENU STATUS : 1-0-1...
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USER MANUAL FOR RA-7E00 AC 110 V -240V 50/60Hz Figure 4: Front, Side and Bottom Views of RU Enclosure End of Section ENU STATUS : 1-0-0 Copyright - refer to title page Page 12...
USER MANUAL FOR RA-7E00 III3 2 EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION SYSTEM DIAGRAM Distributed Optical Fiber Antenna System Figure 5: System Diagram On the DL, signals from the BTSs converted into optical signals after amplification in the MU.Then the optical signals are transmitted to the RU via optical fiber. The Optical TX/RX Module of RU converts the DL optical signals into RF signals.
OP IN/OUT OP_A OP_A OP IN/OUT OP IN/OUT Figure 6: Application of one MU with 8 RUs MASTER UNIT ASSEMBLY RA-7E00 MU is modular design. Below figure shows the assembly of MU. Main Unit Optical Unit Duplexer Unit Comba MODEM BTS_ALM...
USER MANUAL FOR RA-7E00 EQUIPMENT CONSTITUTION RU consists of the following conponents: Table 2: RU Constitution Identifier Function Discription Power Supply Unit Converts the input voltage into stable DC to supply power for other modules. (PSU) Optical TX/RX Module Completes optical signal and RF signal convertion, establish fiber-optic...
USER MANUAL FOR RA-7E00 III3 3 INSTALLATION WARNINGS AND ALERTS Laser Laser light can cause damage to eyes. Laser light is not visible. Viewing it directly does not cause pain. The iris of the eye will not close when viewing a bright light. Consequently, serious damage to the retina of the eye is possible.
USER MANUAL FOR RA-7E00 SITE PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS 3.2.1 SITE PLANNING Site Considerations The MU can be located indoors to facilitate coupling of BTS signals and power supply connections. The ALC range of received BTS signal is -10~10 dBm. Hence, an appropriate coupler must be used according to the BTS output power.
USER MANUAL FOR RA-7E00 III3 Manual Handling During transportation and installation, take necessary handling precautions to avoid potential physical injury to the installation personnel and the equipment. 3.2.2 SYSTEM INSTALLATION CHECKLIST Working space available for installation and maintenance for each mounting arrangement. Ensure unrestricted airflow.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURES 3.3.1 GOODS INWARDS INSPECTION RA-7E00 was factory tested, inspected, packed, and delivered to the carrier with utmost care. Do not accept shipment from carrier which shows damage or shortage until the carrier's agent endorses a statement of the irregularity on the face of the carrier's receipt. Without documentary evidence, a claim cannot be processed.
USER MANUAL FOR RA-7E00 III3 3.3.5 MU Installation MU is an indoor type device; the installation procedures are shown as below: Step 1: install right angle iron and left angle iron or laminate in the mounting rack. Figure 10: Mounting Rack...
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USER MANUAL FOR RA-7E00 Step2: Level MU in angle iron or laminate. Figure 12: MU Installation Step 3: Fix the enclosure Figure 13: Fix the Enclosure ENU STATUS : 1-0-0 Copyright - refer to title page Page 22...
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USER MANUAL FOR RA-7E00 III3 Step 4: Finish installation. Figure 14: Finish Installaiton ENU STATUS : 1-0-1 Copyright - refer to title page Page 23...
USER MANUAL FOR RA-7E00 3.3.6 WALL MOUNTING OF RU Wall mounting steps are shown as below. Step 1: Punch mounting holes of monsery bolts in the wall according to the spacing size of the RU mounting holes. Step 2: Fix four monsery bolts (M10×110) in the wall.
USER MANUAL FOR RA-7E00 III3 3.3.7 POLE MOUNTING OF RU The diagram of mounting rack and hose clamp which used in pole mounting are shown as below. Figure 16: Mounting rack diagram Shell Screw Zone circle Figure 17: Hose Clamp Diagram...
USER MANUAL FOR RA-7E00 Pole mounting steps are shown as below. Step 1: Secure the Mounting rack onto the pole using hose clamps. Step 2: Hook the enclosure up onto the studs of mounting rack, then tighten four M10 nuts (spring washer and plain washer should be used with nuts together).
USER MANUAL FOR RA-7E00 III3 EQUIPMENT CONNECTORS RA-7E00 is designed for all cables entries from the bottom of the enclosure. The figures below present the connectors of RA-7E00. MODEM BTS ALM PWR RUN ALM Figure 19: MU Front Panel Connectors...
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USER MANUAL FOR RA-7E00 AC 110V-240V 50/60Hz Figure 22: RU Connectors Table 6: RU Connections Identifier Functional Description AC110/220V Power supply interface AC100V~240V Grounding port N-F connectors, antenna system connection port SC/APC optical fiber access port, for downlink and uplink connection...
USER MANUAL FOR RA-7E00 III3 EQUIPMENT CONNECTION 3.5.1 GROUNDING CONNECTION Ground connection To ensure safe operation of the product, a ground (earth) connection is required. For single phase AC power source, the product must be grounded by connecting the “earth wire” of the power cord to the ground terminal of the AC supply.
USER MANUAL FOR RA-7E00 The recommended input power is 0~+10dBm, users should calculate BTS signal source input loss accurately to make sure it is in coverage range. 3.5.2.2. MU connects with fibre optic distribution box MU is connected with fibre optic distribution box via fiber cables; the connector is SC/APC type. The connection diagram is shown in the below figure.
USER MANUAL FOR RA-7E00 III3 Table 7: Pin Definition of “BTS_ALM” Port Pin Number Definition Description BTS_OPEN Connects to the open terminal of the voltage free relay. BTS_COM Connects to the common terminal of the voltage free relay. BTS_CLOSE Connects to the close terminal of the voltage free relay.
USER MANUAL FOR RA-7E00 4 COMMISSIONING PRE-COMMISSIONING TASKS After equipment installation, perform the following steps before equipment powering and commissioning, check that the expected voltage, current, and power levels do not violate any ratings. Double check all connections including ground before applying power. Do not manipulate circuits or make changes when power is applied: ...
USER MANUAL FOR RA-7E00 III3 5 OMT The equipment can be monitored and controlled by OMT software running on a local PC with local commissioning cable. OMT software running on a local PC with serial connection to the equipment.
USER MANUAL FOR RA-7E00 5.1.2 LOCAL CONNECTION TO OMT After database configuration is done successfully, the following window will pop up and select [Local connection via Ethernet] for local connection. Figure 27: Connection Type ENU STATUS : 1-0-0 Copyright - refer to title page...
USER MANUAL FOR RA-7E00 III3 Figure 28: Connection via Ethernet Table 10: IP Setting Quick Look-up Table Items Default Value PC IP Address 192.168.8.X (X=1~100 or 102~254) Device IP Site Port 7090 (defaults) PC Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 Repeater IP Address 192.168.8.101...
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USER MANUAL FOR RA-7E00 Figure 30: RU Switch Config: Select the required state in setting columns of RF information window for RF switch, then press [Enter] or [Config] button to finish the configuration operation. Alarm Threshold Users can set alarm threshold according to the specific situation. If the measured value is lower than the threshold lower limit or more than the threshold upper limit, the appropriate alarm will be generated.
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USER MANUAL FOR RA-7E00 III3 Power Users can read downlink output power of each frequency band in RF information window for Power. Figure 33: MU Power Figure 34: RU Power Gain Users can adjust gain of each frequency band in RF information window for Gain.
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USER MANUAL FOR RA-7E00 Figure 36: RU Gain Config: Enter the required value in setting columns of RF information window for Gain, and press [Enter] or [Config] button to finish the configuration operation. Temperature Users can get device temperature information in Temerature window.
USER MANUAL FOR RA-7E00 III3 Freq Band Config Figure 39: MU Freq Band Config Figure 40: RU Freq Band Config [Freq. Band Config]: input frequency band in setting columns of RF information window for Freq. Band Config, then press [Enter] or [Config] button to finish the configuration operation.
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USER MANUAL FOR RA-7E00 Master Alarm Figure 41: MU Master Alarm Figure 42: RU Master Alarm Channel Alarm Figure 43: MU Channel Alarm ENU STATUS : 1-0-0 Copyright - refer to title page Page 40...
USER MANUAL FOR RA-7E00 III3 Figure 44: RU Channel Alarm PROPERTIES INFORMATION Equipment ID Equipment ID is to be configured after local commission has been completed. MU Equipment ID includes Site ID, Site Sub ID and slave site sub ID. Set site ID according to the real situation, the site sub ID should be 00, the slave site sub ID should be set according to numbers of RU.
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USER MANUAL FOR RA-7E00 Figure 46: RU Equipment ID Firmware Info. Figure 47: MU Firmware Info. Figure 48: RU Firmware Info. ENU STATUS : 1-0-0 Copyright - refer to title page Page 42...
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USER MANUAL FOR RA-7E00 III3 Equipment Info. Figure 49: MU Equipment Info. Figure 50: RU Equipment Info. Site Location Figure 51: MU Site Location ENU STATUS : 1-0-1 Copyright - refer to title page Page 43...
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USER MANUAL FOR RA-7E00 Figure 52: RU Site Location [Site Location]: input the current longitude and latitude in the blank. System Clock Figure 53: MU System Clock Figure 54: RU System Clock [System Clock]: it shows the current time/date information. It is settable.
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USER MANUAL FOR RA-7E00 III3 Figure 55: MU Comm. Config. Figure 56: RU Comm. Config. Table 11: Comm. Config. Parameter SMSC NO. (Equipment The SMS centre number of SIM card in equipment. SIM Card) OMC Server IP OMC IP Address. For equipment which support TCP/IP.
USER MANUAL FOR RA-7E00 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Following installation and commissioning, occasional operation tasks to handle alarms may be required: Table 12: Alarms Diagnosis Alarm condition Diagnosis AC Power Failure Alarm/ DC Check AC power cable and verify AC mains supply is normal.
USER MANUAL FOR RA-7E00 III3 7 APPENDICES 7.1 APPENDIX A: TOOLS FOR INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE The following are the recommended list of tools new installation and routine maintenance: Electronic drill Allen Key Adjustable spanner (Assorted size: 0.31~0.79 inch) ...
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