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AirStrand 1300 Installation Guide Part Number: DUG01370-SP System Release: 15.5 Revision: A Published: January 2018...
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY............... 7 GPS Compliance ....................8 Maximum Output TX Total Power ............9 Power Consumption ....................9 Antenna System ....................10 About This Document ................11 Purpose ........................ 11 Intended Audience ....................11 DUG01370-SP Airspan Commercial and Internal Use...
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3.2.4 Physical Dimensions ..................19 4 Installation of AirStrand 1300 ............20 4.1 Strand Mounting of AirStrand 1300 ............... 20 4.1.1 Bracket Assembly on the AirStrand 1300 ............. 21 4.1.2 GPS Bracket Adjustment ................23 5 Connecting and Managing Cables ............ 24 5.1 Connecting the Ground Cable ...............
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Figure 13: Screw Tightening Pattern ....................27 Tables Table 1: AirStrand 1300 B41 FCC Maximum Output TX Total Power ............ 9 Table 2: AirStrand 1300 B41 ETSI Maximum Output TX Total Power ........... 9 Table 3: Power Consumption ........................9 Table 4: Typographic Conventions .......................
AirStrand 1300T Installation Guide Document Information Abstract This document details procedures for installing the Airspan’s AirStrand 1300 Pico-class LTE eNodeB variant. Revision History Revision Details Date Summary of Changes 0.1 – 0.2 November 2017 Initial document & comments ...
AirStrand 1300 Installation Guide Warnings and Cautions Human Exposure to Radio Frequencies The AirStrand 1300 when operational should be operated from a minimum safe distance of 2m. Avertissement et Precautions d’Utilisation Exposition des personnes aux fréquences radioélectriques Les antennes d’AirStrand 1300 quand opérationnel doivent être installée et utilisée de façon à garantir la distance minimale de sécurité...
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AirStrand 1300 Installation Guide b. The product has been dropped or the housing is damaged. Locate the serial number of the terminal and record this on your registration card for future reference. Also record the MAC address, located on the product sticker.
Este equipo cumple con los requisitos esenciales asi como con otras disposiciones de la Directive 1999/5/EC. Greek: ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ Airspan ΔΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ Ο ΕΞΟΠΛΙΣΜΟΣ ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩΔΕΙΣ ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙΠΕΣ ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ ΔΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ ΟΔΗΓΙΑΣ 1999/5/ΕΚ. Français: Cet appareil est conforme aux exigencies essentialles et aux autres dispositions pertinantes de la Directive 1999/5/EC.
EN 61000-4-8: Magnetic Field Immunity Note: A GPS is recommended for synchronizing between LTE sectors. Note: An optional GPS Lightning/Surge protector is available from Airspan when installing the GPS antenna in a remote location for lightning prone deployments. DUG01370-SP Airspan Commercial and Internal Use...
10.5dBi Caution: Do not set maximum output TX power to higher than local regulations. Power Consumption AirStrand 1300 has a nominal power consumption of 40W. AirStrand 1300 power consumption is described in the following table: Table 3: Power Consumption Duplex...
AirStrand 1300 Installation Guide Antenna System The eNB solution is based on a dual sector model that can be operated as a dual sector / dual carrier mode of operation. There are 2x directional 2x2 antennas which are positioned perpendicular to the strand (back to back).
Connect and manage cables Intended Audience This guide is intended for persons who are responsible for installing the AirStrand 1300 equipment. These persons should have a working knowledge of the equipment. Document Conventions This document uses the following typographic conventions.
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LTE broadband services on a cable strand without the need for backhaul connectivity or infrastructure – It uses the already existing Macro layer for backhauling. AirStrand 1300 is a dual sector product which is operated as a single 2x2 MIMO cell of 20MHz channel using the advanced Lite-CoMP technology.
The Workflow to install the AirStrand 1300 is shown in the following diagram: Figure 3: Workflow 2.2 AirStrand 1300 Installation Checklist Plan the installation of the AirStrand 1300 by using the Installation Checklist, which you can find as a removable job aid in Appendix A for this guide.
AirStrand 1300 Installation Guide 3 Verifying Prerequisites Prior to installing the AirStrand 1300, verify the required safety, power, tools, parts and components. This chapter includes the hardware, software, and client requirements for installation. Important: Set up requirements for the installation is detailed in the Job Sheet, see Appendix 3.1 Verifying Site Requirements...
AirStrand 1300 Installation Guide 3.2.2 Verify the Parts and Kits The following figures display various AirStrand 1300 components and accessory kits. Note: Verify order and requirements to ensure the correct unit type is being installed. Table 6: AirStrand 1300 Components...
AirStrand 1300 Installation Guide 3.2.3 Power AirStrand 1300 supports direct connection to AC Quasi-sine power source. To be fed from the HFC network. Operational Voltage Range: 44V~90V Table 7: Power Power Source Nominal Power Consumption (W) Nominal Power Consumption (W)
AirStrand 1300 Installation Guide 4 Installation of AirStrand 1300 AirStrand 1300 is installed on the strand (the steel cable) that runs from pole to pole supporting other cables, such as telephone and cable company cables that run from pole to pole.
AirStrand 1300 Installation Guide 4.1.1 Bracket Assembly on the AirStrand 1300 Assemble the hanger clamp bracket (first verify the cable diameter, and select either the 6 mm or 8 mm hole configuration). Figure 4: Hanger and Clamp Assembly Note: Different sized strand(s) may be accommodated when securing hanger bracket by rotating the notched clamp to the suitable hole size, as displayed below.
Figure 6: Hanger Bracket Assembly on Unit After assembly tighten down the bolts. Orient the AirStrand 1300 to enable optimal positioning prior to placing on strand cable. Lift assembled unit into place on the cable strand. Figure 7: Unit on Cable Strand...
Secure the hanger bracket on the strand. 4.1.2 GPS Bracket Adjustment After the AirStrand 1300 is securely fastened on the strand cable, the GPS and its bracket should be extended for maximum efficiency. Loosen the two (2) Hex Head Allen screws on the GPS slide, which is attached on the top of the slide bracket.
5 Connecting and Managing Cables 5.1 Connecting the Ground Cable Once the AirStrand 1300 is securely attached on the strand it is advisable to connect an approved ground cable. Connect the ground cable after attaching a grounding lug to the ¼-20 threaded hole on the top of the...
AirStrand 1300 Installation Guide Figure 10: Connect CATV Cable Note: When securing the cable make sure there is no tension on the connector so that it is easy to disconnect and re-connect for future maintenance actions. 5.2.2 Accessing the Attenuator(s) and Test Port...
AirStrand 1300 Installation Guide Figure 12: Maintenance Cover Open The “test port” is available for use to test required attenuation as needed. Note: 5.2.3 Replacing the Maintenance Cover The following is the recommended procedure to set the maintenance cover in place and the correct pattern for tightening the screws to maintain proper weather proofing.
AirStrand 1300 Installation Guide Figure 13: Screw Tightening Pattern Tightening the screw in this pattern reduces the likelihood of the cover shifting and flexing, which could nullify the weather proofing. When you’ve tightened all the screws, go back through the pattern again with the torque screwdriver to ensure that every screw is tightened appropriately.
AirStrand 1300 Installation Guide A Job Sheet This job sheet enables the users to keep track of their installation. It covers all the prerequisites required for accomplishing the AirStrand 1300 installation. Site Requirements Cable Strand for installation identified Position on Strand identified...
B Installation Checklist During installation, review and perform all the steps on this checklist (in the given order). This checklist is meant for the person who performs the AirStrand 1300 installation. It includes the high–level steps involved in the installation process.
AirStrand 1300 Installation Guide C Abbreviations Term Definition 3GPP 3rd Generation Partnership Project, responsible for LTE Almost Blank Subframe Adjacent Channel Selectivity is a measurement of a receiver's ability to process a desired signal while rejecting a strong signal in an adjacent frequency channel. ACS is defined as the ratio of...
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AirStrand 1300 Installation Guide Term Definition Light Emitting Diode Long Term Evolution Medium Access Controller – responsible for several functions such Error Correction, Packet (De)Multiplexing, etc… MBSFN Multicast-Broadcast Single Frequency Network is an LTE feature designed to deliver services such as Mobile TV using the LTE...
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