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  • Page 1 Optical Remote Unit ION™-M7P/85P/17P/19P (ML-Cabinet) User's Manual MF0143AUA...
  • Page 2 ION™-M7P/85P/17P/19P (ML-cab) © Copyright 2011 CommScope, Inc. All rights reserved. Andrew Solutions is a trademark of CommScope, Inc. All information contained in this manual has been revised thoroughly. Yet Andrew Solutions accepts no liability for any omissions or faults. Andrew Solutions reserves the right to change all hard- and software characteristics without notice.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. GENERAL 1.1. USED ABBREVIATIONS 1.2. HEALTH AND SAFETY WARNINGS 1.3. ABOUT ANDREW SOLUTIONS 1.4. INTERNATIONAL CONTACT ADDRESSES FOR CUSTOMER SUPPORT 2. INTRODUCTION 2.1. PURPOSE 2.2. THE ION™-M7P/85P/17P/19P (INTELLIGENT OPTICAL NETWORK; MMR) 3. COMMISSIONING 3.1. MECHANICAL INSTALLATION 3.1.1.
  • Page 4 User’s Manual for ION™-M7P/85P/17P/19P (ML-cab) 4.6. TROUBLESHOOTING 5. MAINTENANCE 5.1. GENERAL 5.2. REPLACING THE FAN UNIT 5.3. CLEANING THE HEAT SINK 6. APPENDIX 6.1. ILLUSTRATIONS 6.2. SPECIFICATIONS 6.2.1. Electrical Specifications 6.2.2. Mechanical Specifications 6.2.3. Environmental and Safety Specifications 6.3. SPARE PARTS 7.
  • Page 5 3-1 Mounting bracket installation ..............19 figure 3-2 RU mounting .................... 19 figure 3-3 Pole-mounting kit..................20 figure 3-4 Connector flange of ION-M7P/85P/17P/19P ..........23 figure 3-5 RS485 connector..................23 figure 3-6 Grounding bolt ..................24 figure 3-7 Grounding bolt, schematic view..............24 figure 3-8 AC power supply plug................
  • Page 6 User’s Manual for ION™-M7P/85P/17P/19P (ML-cab) For your notes: Page 6 MF0143AUA.doc...

  • Page 7: General

    1 General 1. GENERAL 1.1. USED ABBREVIATIONS 3GPP Generation Partnership Project AC/DC Alternating current / Direct Current AIMOS Andrew Integrated Management and Operating System Automatic Level Control BITE Built-In Test Equipment Base Transceiver Station "Conformité Européenne" ("European Conformity") Compact Disk Channel Power Detection Downlink Declaration of Conformity...

  • Page 8: Health And Safety Warnings

    User’s Manual for ION™-M7P/85P/17P/19P (ML-Cab) 1.2. HEALTH AND SAFETY WARNINGS 1. Only suitably qualified personnel is allowed to work on this unit and only after becoming familiar with all safety notices, installation, operation and maintenance procedures contained in this manual. 2.
  • Page 9 1 General 11. Use this equipment only for the purpose specified by the manufacturer. Do not carry out any modifications or fit any spare parts which are not sold or recommended by the manufacturer. This could cause fires, electric shock or other injuries.

  • Page 10: About Andrew Solutions

    Andrew Wireless Systems GmbH has unparalleled experience in providing RF coverage and capacity solution for wireless networks in both indoor and outdoor environment and belongs to Andrew Solutions, a CommScope Company. Andrew Solutions is the foremost supplier of one-stop, end-to-end radio frequency (RF) solutions.
  • Page 11 1 General Page 11...

  • Page 12: International Contact Addresses For Customer Support

    ION™-M7P/85P/17P/19P (ML-Cab) 1.4. INTERNATIONAL CONTACT ADDRESSES FOR CUSTOMER SUPPORT Americas: Canada United States Andrew Solutions, Andrew Solutions Canada Andrew LLC, A CommScope Company 620 North Greenfield Parkway 620 North Greenfield Parkway Mail Garner, NC 27529 Mail Garner, NC 27529 U.S.A.
  • Page 13 +41-62-386-1261 E-mail WIsupport.austria@commscope.com E-mail WIsupport.ch@commscope.com Italy Spain and Portugal Andrew Solutions España S.A. Commscope Italy S.r.l., Faenza, Italy A Commscope Company Avda. de Europa, 4 - 2ª pta. Via Mengolina, 20 Parque Empresarial La Moraleja Mail 48018 Faenza (RA) Mail...
  • Page 14 User’s Manual for ION™-M7P/85P/17P/19P (ML-Cab) For your notes: Page 14 MF0143AUA.doc...

  • Page 15: Introduction

    2.2. THE ION™-M7P/85P/17P/19P (INTELLIGENT OPTICAL NETWORK; MMR) The ION-M7P/85P/17P/19P transports signals on the RF layer in a way that multiple operators and multiple technologies are moved simultaneously from a cluster of base stations to a remote location over the same fiber.
  • Page 16 User’s Manual for ION™-M7P/85P/17P/19P (ML-Cab) The ION is easily set-up and supervised via a graphical user interface (GUI). Remote units can be commissioned through the use of built-in test equipment. An auto- leveling function compensates for the optical link loss making installation easy and quick.

  • Page 17: Commissioning

    3 Commissioning 3. COMMISSIONING 3.1. MECHANICAL INSTALLATION 3.1.1. General Read the health and safety warnings in chapter 1.2 Health and Safety Warnings. 1. Do not install the unit in a way or at a place where the specifications outlined in the Environmental and Safety Specifications leaflet of the supplier are not met.
  • Page 18 User’s Manual for ION™-M7P/85P/17P/19P (ML-Cab) A spacing of 40 mm (1.58 inch) around the unit is required. 7. To ensure sufficient airflow when mounting the unit in enclosed spaces, two lid openings (one for the air inlet and the other for the air outlet) have to be provided.

  • Page 19: Wall-Mounting Procedure

    3 Commissioning 3.1.2. Wall-Mounting Procedure Check the suitability of the wall-mounting kit and the wall. Mark the position of the drilling holes (for measurements and a more detailed description refer to the wall mounting plan that is part of the delivery). Drill four holes at the marked positions and insert dowels*.

  • Page 20: Pole-Mounting Procedure

    User’s Manual for ION™-M7P/85P/17P/19P (ML-Cab) 3.1.3. Pole-Mounting Procedure The standard mounting hardware also includes all parts required for pole mounting: figure 3-3 Pole-mounting kit Use the screw bands to fasten the two mounting brackets to the pole. Note: When fastening the mounting brackets make sure that they are installed congruently and not at an angle to each other.

  • Page 21: Electrical Installation

    3 Commissioning 3.2. ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION 3.2.1. General Read the health and safety warnings in chapter 1.2 Health and Safety Warnings. 1. This unit contains dangerous voltages. Loss of life, severe personal injury or property damage can be the result if the instructions contained in this manual are not followed.
  • Page 22 User’s Manual for ION™-M7P/85P/17P/19P (ML-Cab) 13. Observe the labels on the front panels before connecting or disconnecting any cables. Page 22 MF0143AUA.doc...

  • Page 23: Connections

    Power supply connector RS485 / 232 connector Grounding bolt figure 3-4 Connector flange of ION-M7P/85P/17P/19P Control Connector (RS485 / RS232) This 8-pin male connector (type: Binder Series 712) primarily supports control of the Extension Unit via RS485 bus. Assignment not connected...

  • Page 24: Grounding

    User’s Manual for ION™-M7P/85P/17P/19P (ML-Cab) 3.2.3. Grounding Grounding must be carried out. Connect an earth-bonding cable to the grounding connection provided at the outside of the Remote Unit (see chapter 3.2.2 Connections). Do not use the grounding connection to connect external devices. figure 3-6 Grounding bolt figure 3-7 Grounding bolt, schematic view After loosening the hex nut, connect the earth-bonding cable between the two...

  • Page 25: Power Connection

    3 Commissioning To minimize passive inter-modulation (PIM) distortion, attention has to be paid to the physical condition of the connector junctions. Do not use connectors that show signs of corrosion on the metal surface. Prevent the ingress of water into the connector. Attach and torque the connectors properly.

  • Page 26: Optical-Fiber-Cable Connection - Rules

    User’s Manual for ION™-M7P/85P/17P/19P (ML-Cab) * Mains power must be interruptible with an external power supply breaker. For the power supply breaker, observe the following recommendation: 120 Volt / 20 Amp max. or 240 Volt / 16 Amp, single-phase, 50 / 60 Hz AC service is needed, i.e. the external AC breaker should be 20 Amps max.
  • Page 27 3 Commissioning Before connecting the fiber cables, follow the procedure below to ensure optimized performance. It is important for these procedures to be carried out with care: Remove fiber-optic protective caps. Do not bend the fiber-optic cable in a tight radius (< 4 cm) as this may cause cable damage and interrupt transmission.
  • Page 28 User’s Manual for ION™-M7P/85P/17P/19P (ML-Cab) 5. If the connector is still dirty, repeat the dry cleaning technique. 6. Inspect the connector. 7. If the connector is still dirty, clean it with 99% isopropyl alcohol (wet cleaning) followed immediately with a dry clean in order to ensure no residue is left on the endface.

  • Page 29: Protective Plug

    3 Commissioning 3.5.1. Protective Plug Connection: A protective plug is provided for the connection of the fiber-optic cables. figure 3-9 Protective-plug assembly Note: Only high-quality connectors must be used for this type of plug. Qualified brands are Diamond or Huber & Suhner. Page 29...
  • Page 30 User’s Manual for ION™-M7P/85P/17P/19P (ML-Cab) For plug assembly, observe the following instruction: 1. Pass one or two contacts through the backshell and the clamp ring. 2. Place the contact(s) on the lower insulation body by pushing the groove of the contact into the cavity.

  • Page 31: Protective-Tube Kit

    3 Commissioning 7. Bring the plastic ring over the cable(s), push it into the backshell and compress the seals and plastic ring by screwing the clamp ring tight (no gap) using a spanner with opening 20. *** Screw tight until gap is closed 8.

  • Page 32: Figure 3-10 Tube-Kit Installation

    User’s Manual for ION™-M7P/85P/17P/19P (ML-Cab) Protective plug Fiber cable Ring 3/4 Screw the reducer to the protective plug Reducer backshell without any gap! Coupling Place the appropriate seal parts (with) one groove for one contact or two grooves for two contacts) over the cable(s) and push them into Protective tube the backshell!

  • Page 33: Commissioning

    3 Commissioning 3.6. COMMISSIONING Read the health and safety warnings in chapter 1.2 Health and Safety Warnings as well as the description carefully to avoid mistakes and proceed step by step as described! Do not operate the Remote Unit without terminating the antenna connectors. The antenna connectors may be terminated by connecting them to their respective antennas or to a dummy load.
  • Page 34 User’s Manual for ION™-M7P/85P/17P/19P (ML-Cab) Commissioning an ION-M Remote Unit Manual for Remote Start Unit Philips Preperation screwdriver Unpack RU, RU accessories and mounting kit. Mounting kit Spanner, size 13 mm Drilling Mechanical installation machine Fasten wall or pole mounting kit to wall or Dowels pole.
  • Page 35 3 Commissioning LED on? Check power switch inside RU (RUs with door). Check mains cabling. Check mains power. LED status Internal Error Change power supply (RUs with a door) Reduce environmental temperature. Eliminate thermal short circuit. Disconnect and connect mains. Fans Orange should run.
  • Page 36 User’s Manual for ION™-M7P/85P/17P/19P (ML-Cab) For your notes: Page 36 MF0143AUA.doc...

  • Page 37: Alarms

    4 Alarms 4. ALARMS 4.1. BITE AND ALARMS The Built-In Test concept comprises the monitoring of the power supplies, the power amplifiers and the optical interface. All occurring alarms can be checked via software at the Master Unit. 4.2. HANDLING OF ALARMS As soon as the software acknowledges a valid alarm, a message is transmitted to the Master Unit.
  • Page 38 User’s Manual for ION™-M7P/85P/17P/19P (ML-Cab) Alarms directly related to RU: Change power supply (RUs with door). Power 28 V Replace the affected Remote Unit. Reduce environmental temperature. Temperature Eliminate thermal short circuit. Disconnect and connect power supply. Fans should run. If not, replace the fans at RU.

  • Page 39: External Alarm Inputs And Outputs

    4 Alarms 4.5. EXTERNAL ALARM INPUTS AND OUTPUTS G1038Z0 G1038Z0 figure 4-1 Flange connector, 5 poles figure 4-2 Flange connector, 7 poles The alarm outputs (open collector output 5 V / 1 mA) are normally low. In case of an alarm they are high active (5 V).

  • Page 40: Figure 4-3 Alarm Inputs And Outputs, Standard

    User’s Manual for ION™-M7P/85P/17P/19P (ML-Cab) With the external alarm inputs it is possible to monitor the status of connected devices, e.g. a UPS, via software. All alarm inputs are normally high (5 V) without connection. The polarity (high/ low) can be set via the software at the Master Unit (for details please see according software manual).
  • Page 41 These cleaning intervals depend mainly on the location of the Remote Unit and the corresponding degree of pollution. Maintenance of the ION-M7P/85P/17P/19P should be performed by replacing only components that are contained in this chapter. In order to maintain warranty, take care not to damage unintentionally the seals on the modules.

  • Page 42: Figure 5-1 Fan Unit And Heat Sink

    User’s Manual for ION™-M7P/85P/17P/19P (ML-Cab) 5.2. REPLACING THE FAN UNIT Replacement of the fan unit is not required as a preventative measure. Only if an alarm indicates a malfunctioning of a fan, must the unit be exchanged. Note: Please observe that the fan unit can only be replaced as a whole. Do NOT remove the fans separately! Read the health and safety warnings in chapter 1.2 as well as the instructions in chapter 5.1 General before starting with the replacement.
  • Page 43 5 Maintenance 5.3. CLEANING THE HEAT SINK To avoid a malfunctioning of the Remote Unit, the heat sink should be cleaned in case of pollution. In order to prevent any damage, proceed as explained in the following. Note: Read the health and safety warnings in chapter 1.2 Health and Safety Warnings as well as the instructions in chapter 5.1 General before starting with the replacement procedure.
  • Page 44 User’s Manual for ION™-M7P/85P/17P/19P (ML-Cab) For your notes: Page 44 MF0143AUA.doc...

  • Page 45: Figure 6-1 Cabinet Drawing

    6 Appendix 6. APPENDIX 6.1. ILLUSTRATIONS G3219M0 figure 6-1 Cabinet drawing Page 45...
  • Page 46 User’s Manual for ION™-M7P/85P/17P/19P (ML-Cab) 6.2. SPECIFICATIONS 6.2.1. Electrical Specifications ION-M7P/85P/17P/19P Electrical Mains power 115 Vac or 230 Vac Power supply Power consumption 1050 W Optical Connectors E2000/APC 8° Optical return loss 45 dB min. Fiber type Single mode E9/125 mm...
  • Page 47 To replace an FRU, use the appropriate tools. Replacement tools may be ordered from the supplier. If any FRU not contained in the following list needs to be replaced, please contact customer service for additional instructions. Spare Parts List of the Remote Unit ION-M7P/85P/17P/19P Designation: ID No:...
  • Page 48 User’s Manual for ION™-M7P/85P/17P/19P (ML-Cab) For your notes: Page 48 MF0143AUA.doc...
  • Page 49 7 Index 7. INDEX Abbreviations Used ..........7 Health and Safety Warnings........8 Address of Andrew Wireless Systems GmbH..13 Alarms Alarm Status ............ 37 Bite and Alarms ..........37 Illustrations ............45 External Inputs........... 39, 40 Installation Handling of Alarms .......... 37 Electrical ............

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