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AS4000 Wireless Local Loop System Central Terminal Installation and Commissioning 605-0000-432 Airspan Communications Corporation Issue 1.3a Date 18th October 1999...
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ACC provides a range of comprehensive training courses specifically aimed at providing operators/users of Airspan products with the prerequisite skills to install, commission and or maintain the product. The courses can be tailored to provide the level of training required by the operator/user.
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AS4000 Central Terminal Installation and Preface Commissioning 605-0000-432 Issue 1.3a Date 18th October 1999 Safety Instructions - Warnings and Cautions SAFETY 1. Read and follow all warning notices and instructions marked on the product or included in this manual 2. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord and do not locate the product where persons could step or walk on the power cord.
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Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1989’ , and the ‘ Dangerous Substances Regulations 1990’ ). At the end of any Airspan product’ s life cycle, the customer should consult with DSC to ensure that the product is disposed of in conformance with the relevant...
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AS4000 Central Terminal Installation and Preface Commissioning 605-0000-432 Issue 1.3a Date 18th October 1999 User Response Form Mail: Airspan Communications Limited Fax: (44) 895 4677182 Cambridge House Oxford Road Uxbridge Middlesex UB8 1UN Document Rating Excellent Good Average Below Average...
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AS4000 Central Terminal Installation and ICL 001 Commissioning 605-0000-432 Issue 1.3a Date 18th October 1999 ISSUE CONTROL LIST Title Issue Date Issue Details Title Page April 1999 ICL-001 April 1999 IXL-001 April 1999 GSI-001 April 1999 GSI-002 April 1999 GSI-003...
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AS4000 Central Terminal Installation and ICL 001 Commissioning 605-0000-432 Issue 1.3a Date 18th October 1999 CHANGE TYPE/DATE PURPOSE PAGES AFFECTED Issue #, Month Year Re structured and Renumbered from July 98 157-032-200 New logo and product numbering. Changes August 98...
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CT Power and Alarm Cabling ................DLP-004 DC Power....................... 1 Shelf Identity Settings..................... 2 Alarm Unit (Type 55B) External Connections............4 AS4000 Release 3 2Mbit/s Cabling..............DLP-005 2Mbit/s Cabling 75Ω Coax ..................1 2Mbit/s Cabling 120Ω Twisted Pair ................ 4 Channel Bank ......................4 AS4000 Release 4 2Mbit/s Cabling.
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AS4000 Central Terminal Installation and IXL 001 Commissioning 605-0000-432 Issue 1.3a Date 18th October 1999 2.2. 2.0-2.3GHz Band Using Test CRU ..............3 2.2. 2.3-2.5GHz Band Using Test CRU ..............4 2.3. 3.4-3.6GHz Band Using Test CRU ..............5 Rack Turn-up...................... DLP-011 Rack Turn-Up and Measuring Input Voltage(Test 1a)..........
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Switch on Rack....................... 2 Reseved for future use ..................DLP-020 Set Up Channel Bank ..................DLP-021 Setting Up AS4000 To Use Litespan-120 (LS-120) Channel Bank......1 1.1. Cable Termination E1 Tx and Rx ................ 1 1.2. Set up AS4000 ....................1 1.3.
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Figure 1. Packaging for CT Site DLP-002 Figure 2. Central Terminal Rack. Figure 3. Typical Overhead Ironwork Support Figure 4 Securing a AS4000 Release 3 rack to a wall DLP-003 Figure 5. AS4000 Release 4 Central Terminal Rack. Figure 6. Securing Rack Base Figure 7.
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Figure 45. Test Set-Up Modem Shelves (3.4-3.6GHz band) Figure 46. Setting Receiver Sensitivity DLP-018 Figure 47. RF Antenna Connections DLP-020 Figure 48. AS4000 using LS120 as a Channel Bank Figure 49. Edit Menu Figure 50. Modem Shelf Properties List of Tables Table Page Table 1.
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AS4000 Central Terminal Installation and IXL 001 Commissioning 605-0000-432 Issue 1.3a Date 18th October 1999 List of Charts Table Page DLP010 Chart 1. Card Insertion Chart 4. Commissioning ALL-Bands connecting to Sitespan using Level Control Unit. Chart 5. Commissioning 2.0-2.3GHz Band connecting to Sitespan using Test CRU.
AS4000 Central Terminal Installation and IXL 001 Commissioning 605-0000-432 Issue 1.3a Date 18th October 1999 Abbreviations Alternating Current Automatic Gain Control Analogue Unit Bit Error Rate Channel Associated Signalling CDMA Code Division Multiple Access Customer Premises Equipment Customer Radio Unit...
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AS4000 Central Terminal Installation and IXL 001 Commissioning 605-0000-432 Issue 1.3a Date 18th October 1999 Related Documentation 605-0000-430 AS4000 System Overview 605-0000-431 AS4000 Operations And Maintenance 605-0000-433 AS4000 Central Terminal - Antenna/Feeder Installation & Commissioning 605-0000-434 AS4000 Subscriber Terminal - Installation &...
The courses can be tailored to provide the level of training required by the operator/user. This manual is intended for use by persons familiar with the AS4000 product having attended the ACC CT Installation and Commissioning training course prior to performing the procedures in this practice.
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• Task 2 — Unpack and Inspect Equipment • Task 3 — CT Rack Installation • Task 4 — System Interface Cabling Safety Personnel installing the ACC AS4000 System should follow ACC safety procedures W090 0001 001 Issue 01 April 96 2.1. Electromagnetic Radiation When working on the CT and Antenna, do not remove coax feeder connectors when the unit is operating.
AS4000 Release3 and Release 4 Central GSI 002 Terminal Installation and Commissioning 605-0000-432 Issue 1.3a Date 18th October 1999 On DC sections, short circuiting the low-voltage, low-impedance circuits can cause severe arcing that may result in burns or eye damage. Remove rings, watches, etc. to avoid shorting DC circuits.
Central Terminal GSI 003 Installation and Commissioning 605-0000-432 Issue 1.3a Date 18th October 1999 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Central Terminal The following tables provide technical specifications for the AS4000 Central Terminal. Physical Characteristics CT Rack Dimensions, (without brackets): Width 600mm Height 2175mm...
AS4000 Release3 and Release 4 Central GSI 003 Terminal Installation and Commissioning 605-0000-432 Issue 1.3a Date 18th October 1999 POWER REQUIREMENTS DC Input Voltage Operating Range. (N.B. Maximum Range, -21.8V DC to This supply to be a guaranteed SELV from -60.0V DC @ 500W...
PREPARATORY TASKS Installation Tools and Equipment The following lists of tools and equipment are required to successfully install and test the AS4000 Central Terminal Racks. 1.1. Required Tools • Combination Spanners: 8 mm, 13 mm, 17 mm, & 19 mm.
AS4000 Release3 and Release 4 Central DLP-001 Terminal Installation and Commissioning 605-0000-432 Issue 1.3a Date 18th October 1999 1.2. Required Equipment Item Description Recommended Model Quantity Digital Multimeter Fluke 77 or similar Coupler Test Lead Lead with SMA connector RF Power Meter...
AS4000 Release3 and Release 4 Central DLP-001 Terminal Installation and Commissioning 605-0000-432 Issue 1.3a Date 18th October 1999 2.2. Site Earth Confirm the position of the grounding point using the site survey. 2.3. Flooring Ensure that flooring is substantial enough to support the rack and can provide a secure fixing.
AS4000 Release3 and Release 4 Central DLP-001 Terminal Installation and Commissioning 605-0000-432 Issue 1.3a Date 18th October 1999 2.6. Unpacking Inspection The contents of each box must be checked against the relevant part lists provided with the box, for the correct part numbers and quantities, and for damage. Any shortage or...
AS4000 Central Terminal Installation and DLP 002 Commissioning 605-0000-432 Issue 1.3a Date 18th October 1999 AS4000 RELEASE 3 RACK INSTALLATION Positioning and Securing 1.1. In a Suite From the site survey, confirm the position of the CT Rack. If the rack is to be positioned in a suite, metalwork will be required to secure it to the overhead structure.
AS4000 Release3 and Release 4 Central DLP-002 Terminal Installation and Commissioning 605-0000-432 Issue 1.3a Date 18th October 1999 Assemble the overhead steelwork as required and secure the rack to the overhead structure using suitable fixings in compliance with local requirements. Remove all burrs and sharp edges.
12mm Screw and Washer 12mm Bolt and Washer Figure 4 Securing a AS4000 Release 3 rack to a wall Using an 11mm. drill bit, drill holes in the wall to a depth of 75mm. and fit masonry plugs. Fix the hex head screws through the brackets and finger tighten.
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AS4000 Release3 and Release 4 Central DLP-003 Terminal Installation and Commissioning 605-0000-432 Issue 1.3a Date 18th October 1999 1.2. Securing Rack Base Using the base of the rack as a template, mark the floor locating positions through the Cut-outs in the Rack Frame. Using a 13mm. diameter drill bit, drill four holes to a depth of approximately 25mm.
AS4000 Release3 and Release 4 Central DLP-003 Terminal Installation and Commissioning 605-0000-432 Issue 1.3a Date 18th October 1999 1.3. Securing the rack using overhead Ironwork Assemble the overhead steelwork as required and secure the rack to the overhead structure using suitable fixings in compliance with local requirements. Remove all burrs and sharp edges.
AS4000 Release3 and Release 4 Central DLP-003 Terminal Installation and Commissioning 605-0000-432 Issue 1.3a Date 18th October 1999 1.4. Securing a Rack to a Wall If the rack is to be positioned against a wall, attach one of the two right-angled wall brackets (these brackets are part on the packaging) to the top of the rack and finger tighten with the provided M12 screws.
AS4000 Release3 and Release 4 Central DLP-003 Terminal Installation and Commissioning 605-0000-432 Issue 1.3a Date 18th October 1999 Rack Earthing Using the site survey, locate the building central [safety] grounding point. Run an earth cable rated at 30A. to each rack and connect it to the centre earth stud located at the top or bottom (not both) of the rack.
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AS4000 Central Terminal Installation and DLP 004 Commissioning 605-0000-432 Issue 1.3a Date 18th October 1999 CT POWER AND ALARM CABLING DC Power The cables for the negative DC battery feeds, the 0V returns and the Rack Ground are detailed in Table 2. Should local requirements specify otherwise, it is acceptable for cables of other colours to be used, however, under no circumstances should the cable sizes be less than that specified in Table 5.
AS4000 Release3 and Release 4 Central DLP-004 Terminal Installation and Commissioning 605-0000-432 Issue 1.3a Date 18th October 1999 Trim cables and strip 7mm to insert into the termination block. Terminate the cables on the Combiner Shelf at the appropriate connection points. The negative supplies go to Termination Block 2 &...
AS4000 Release3 and Release 4 Central DLP-004 Terminal Installation and Commissioning 605-0000-432 Issue 1.3a Date 18th October 1999 To Exchange Fuse Alarm Supplies Alarm Unit 55B RF Combiner SK11 Shelf Separate 1 2 3 4 Exchange PL13 PL14 PL15 PL16...
AS4000 Release3 and Release 4 Central DLP-004 Terminal Installation and Commissioning 605-0000-432 Issue 1.3a Date 18th October 1999 Alarm Unit (Type 55B) External Connections Run and terminate alarm cables from the central office alarm scheme on the 25 Way D-Type connector as shown in Figure 12. Connect the -48V/24V alarm supply to the alarm supply fuse box using 1.0mm cable and terminate on the D-type connector.
Commissioning 605-0000-432 Issue 1.3a Date 18th October 1999 AS4000 RELEASE 3: 2Mbit/s / CABLING 2Mbit/s Cabling 75Ω Coax From the site survey, confirm the location of the Digital Distribution Frame (DDF). The length of 2Mbit/s feeds from the rack to the DDF should not exceed 250 metres Note: This must be a SELV port of an EN 60950 approved product.
Figure 14. AS4000 Release 3 Rack Cable Runs Connect the 2Mbit/s ports on the DDF to the 2Mbit/s IN (SK16 - BNC or PL7 - Type 43) and 2Mbit/s OUT (SK15 - BNC or PL8 - Type 43) connectors on Shelf Interface Connections located at the right hand side of each Modem Shelf.
AS4000 Release3 and Release 4 Central DLP-005 Terminal Installation and Commissioning 605-0000-432 Issue 1.3a Date 18th October 1999 Ferrites Modem Shelf 2 Mbit/s Cables Sitespan/ Element Manager Figure 15. Rack Cabling 2 Wire Port 2Mbit/s IN 2Mbit/s OUT Sitespan/EM Input Front Panel Alarms Figure 16.
Modem Shelf in order to provide the required 2Mbit/s traffic link for the AS4000 System. The 2Mbit/s IN and 2Mbit/s OUT ports on the Modem Shelf are then connected to the respective 2Mbit/s IN and 2Mbit/s OUT connections on the Channel Bank.
Figure 18. AS4000 Release 4 Rack Cable Runs Run the 2Mbit/s co-axial cables from the modem shelf to the allocated positions on the DDF. (Two cables per shelf). In partial equipped installations it may be appropriate to run enough cables to cater for a complete rack of equipment.
AS4000 Release3 and Release 4 Central DLP-006 Terminal Installation and Commissioning 605-0000-432 Issue 1.3a Date 18th October 1999 Feed the cables through the top of the rack and down the front of the rack. Identify and label each cable at both ends as well as the DDF positions.
AS4000 Release3 and Release 4 Central DLP-006 Terminal Installation and Commissioning 605-0000-432 Issue 1.3a Date 18th October 1999 2Mbit/s Cabling 120Ω Twisted Pair From the site survey, confirm the location of the Digital Distribution Frame (DDF). The length of 2Mbit/s feeds from the rack to the DDF should not exceed 250 metres Note: This must be a SELV port of an EN 60950 approved product.
Modem Shelf in order to provide the required 2Mbit/s traffic link for the AS4000 System. The 2Mbit/s IN and 2Mbit/s OUT ports on the Modem Shelf are then connected to the respective 2Mbit/s IN and 2Mbit/s OUT connections on the Channel Bank.
AS4000 Central Terminal Installation and DLP 007 Commissioning 605-0000-432 Issue 1.3a Date 18th October 1999 RESERVED FOR FUTURE USE Page 1 of 2 Copyright Airspan Communications Corporation 1999...
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AS4000 Central Terminal Installation and DLP 008 Commissioning 605-0000-432 Issue 1.3a Date 18th October 1999 CONNECTION TO SITESPAN Modem Connection to Sitespan The figure below shows a typical set-up for connecting the CT site to a remote management site. The CT rack connects to the Server PC via a Digiboard port expansion card in the PC.
AS4000 Release3 and Release 4 Central DLP-008 Terminal Installation and Commissioning 605-0000-432 Issue 1.3a Date 18th October 1999 Fixed Link Connection to Sitespan The figure below shows a typical set-up for connecting the CT site to a remote management site using a 2Mbit/s E1 . The CT rack connects to a 4 port Mux (Sprint 2) that concentrates the outputs of the modem shelves into a 64kbit/s output.
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AS4000 Release3 and Release 4 Central DLP-008 Terminal Installation and Commissioning 605-0000-432 Issue 1.3a Date 18th October 1999 LS120 9 Female 9 Male Sprint 2 Spvr 9 Male 9 Female 9 Female Airspan 25 Male LS120 9 Male DigiBoard 25 Female...
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AS4000 Release3 and Release 4 Central DLP-008 Terminal Installation and Commissioning 605-0000-432 Issue 1.3a Date 18th October 1999 LS120 9 Male Sprint 2 25 Male Sprint 2 Airspan 25 Male 25 Male 9 Female Sprint 2 25 Male DigiBoard Sprint 2...
AS4000 Central Terminal Installation and DLP 009 Commissioning 605-0000-432 Issue 1.3a Date 18th October 1999 CARD INSTALLATION Preliminary Warning: Before handling any cards or modules, observe full anti-static precautions. 1. Ensure that the CT Circuit Breakers located on the lower assembly of the Combiner Shelf are set to the OFF position.(Down) See Figure 26.
AS4000 Release3 and Release 4 Central DLP-009 Terminal Installation and Commissioning 605-0000-432 Issue 1.3a Date 18th October 1999 Card Insertion Insert the cards into the shelves as directed in Chart 1, recording the serial numbers and revision status in the test form (DLP-021.)
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AS4000 Release3 and Release 4 Central DLP-009 Terminal Installation and Commissioning 605-0000-432 Issue 1.3a Date 18th October 1999 Start is this Go to paragraph the initial installation is this adding a card Go to paragraph set to modem shelf 2...
AS4000 Release3 and Release 4 Central DLP-009 Terminal Installation and Commissioning 605-0000-432 Issue 1.3a Date 18th October 1999 4.1. Initial installation of cards in a newly provided rack With the initial installation it is preferred to install the cards in both the combiner shelf and the modem shelves with the power switched off.
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AS4000 Release3 and Release 4 Central DLP-009 Terminal Installation and Commissioning 605-0000-432 Issue 1.3a Date 18th October 1999 Release 3 TUs 1=0n 0=0ff 1=0n 0=0ff PCB Ref Switch Position Notes 75 Ohm S1.2 s/c on 1 input S1.3 s/c on 1 S1.2...
AS4000 Release3 and Release 4 Central DLP-009 Terminal Installation and Commissioning 605-0000-432 Issue 1.3a Date 18th October 1999 Antenna Feed 30 dB Coupler N type connector 50 ohm Termination DIP/LNA 1 Figure 29. Coupler Connection 4.2. Installation of card sets when providing Modem Shelf 3 When installing cards into an existing installation the power is already connected and the cards should be inserted in the order listed below.
AS4000 Release3 and Release 4 Central DLP-009 Terminal Installation and Commissioning 605-0000-432 Issue 1.3a Date 18th October 1999 4.3. Installation of card sets when providing Modem Shelf 2 or 4 When installing cards into an existing installation the power is already connected and the cards should be inserted in the order listed below.
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AS4000 Central Terminal Installation and DLP 010 Commissioning 605-0000-432 Issue 1.3a Date 18th October 1999 COMMISSIONING PROCESS FLOWCHARTS The Charts below shows the commissioning and testing process. The reference in brackets is the corresponding paragraph in the DLP. Tests are shown with a rounded corner box and procedures are shown in a square box.
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AS4000 Release3 and Release 4 Central DLP-010 Terminal Installation and Commissioning 605-0000-432 Issue 1.3a Date 18th October 1999 1. Commissioning Using Level Control Unit Start New Initial Rack Installation DLP 011 Check exchange power supplies Test 1a DLP 011 (1) -21.8 V to -60VDC...
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AS4000 Release3 and Release 4 Central DLP-010 Terminal Installation and Commissioning 605-0000-432 Issue 1.3a Date 18th October 1999 2. Commissioning 2.0-2.3GHz Band Using Test CRU Start New Initial Rack Installation DLP 011 Check exchange power supplies Test 1a DLP 011 (1) -21.8 V to -60VDC...
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AS4000 Release3 and Release 4 Central DLP-010 Terminal Installation and Commissioning 605-0000-432 Issue 1.3a Date 18th October 1999 3. Commissioning 2.3-2.5GHz Band Using Test CRU Start New Initial Rack Installation DLP 011 Check exchange power supplies Test 1a DLP 011 (1) -21.8 V to -60VDC...
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AS4000 Release3 and Release 4 Central DLP-010 Terminal Installation and Commissioning 605-0000-432 Issue 1.3a Date 18th October 1999 4. Commissioning 3.4-3.6GHz Band Using Test CRU Start New Initial Rack Installation DLP 011 Check exchange power supplies Test 1a DLP 011 (1) -21.8 V to -60VDC...
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AS4000 Central Terminal Installation and DLP 011 Commissioning 605-0000-432 Issue 1.3a Date 18th October 1999 RACK TURN-UP Rack Turn-Up and Measuring Input Voltage(Test 1a) This section describes the procedure for measuring and connecting DC to the rack, checking that the cards have the correct alarm indications on power-up and measuring the PSU output voltages.
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This section sets up the parameters for the system and the connection to Sitespan. Refer to the Sitespan Manual, document no. 605-0000-427 for the detailed configuration and set up procedures of the AS4000 System. Note For a new installation where the antennas are not yet connected a 15W load should be fitted to the appropriate port.
AS4000 Release3 and Release 4 Central DLP-012 Terminal Installation and Commissioning 605-0000-432 Issue 1.3a Date 18th October 1999 Table 10. RF Combiner Shelf Monitor Card 1 LED Indications. Power Amplifier[PA] Cct. Des.* Colour Description Status Amber Power/Module Status OK Power Fault/PA Module 1 Fault Power Fault/PA Module 2 Fault Table 11.
AS4000 Release3 and Release 4 Central DLP-012 Terminal Installation and Commissioning 605-0000-432 Issue 1.3a Date 18th October 1999 Modem Card [MU] (If fitted) Cct. Des. Colour Description Status Power Fault Amber Power/Module Status OK RF Link Fail (Modems 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, or 15)
Configuration and System Set-up Connect the allocated output port of the Sitespan Server to the 25 Way D-Type connector PL5 on the respective Modem Shelf Backplane (AS4000 Release 3), Or modem shelf interface panel (AS4000 Release 4). Page 4 of 8...
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AS4000 Release3 and Release 4 Central DLP-012 Terminal Installation and Commissioning 605-0000-432 Issue 1.3a Date 18th October 1999 2 Wire Port 2Mbit/s IN 2Mbit/s OUT Sitespan/EM Input Front Panel Alarms Figure 33. Sitespan connections to modem shelf backplane Release 3...
AS4000 Release3 and Release 4 Central DLP-012 Terminal Installation and Commissioning 605-0000-432 Issue 1.3a Date 18th October 1999 Using Sitespan, configure all cards according to customers frequency and power requirements as follows: 1) Create the Site name or identity. 2) Create the Rack and allocate the rack name or identity.
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AS4000 Release3 and Release 4 Central DLP-012 Terminal Installation and Commissioning 605-0000-432 Issue 1.3a Date 18th October 1999 Note CT AGC/PC values set via the Sitespan are not be stored in the NVRAM of the RF unless it is power cycled. In normal commissioning operation, this does not cause any problem because when the rack is power cycled, the RF cards are reset, the AGC/PC values will be stored.
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AS4000 Central Terminal Installation and DLP 013 Commissioning 605-0000-432 Issue 1.3a Date 18th October 1999 TEST TX OUTPUT POWER 2.0-2.3GHZ AND 2.3-2.5GHZ BANDS Test TX Output Power (Test 5) Note: If adding a shelf and rack is in service omit this test This section describes the measurement of TX output power.
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AS4000 Release3 and Release 4 Central DLP-013 Terminal Installation and Commissioning 605-0000-432 Issue 1.3a Date 18th October 1999 4. Insert one modem card into the position 1 of the modem shelf under test. The single user output power is 21dBm (2.0-2.3GHz and 2.3-2.5GHz Band) The TX output power is maintained by a power control loop in the system.
AS4000 Central Terminal Installation and DLP 014 Commissioning 605-0000-432 Issue 1.3a Date 18th October 1999 SETTING OF RX GAIN CONTROL USING LEVEL CONTROL UNIT. Setting Of RX Gain Control. (Test 6) 1. Ensure that the respective modem shelf is connected to the Sitespan by the 25 Way D-Type connector PL5 on the Modem Shelf Backplane.
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AS4000 Release3 and Release 4 Central DLP-014 Terminal Installation and Commissioning 605-0000-432 Issue 1.3a Date 18th October 1999 Shelf Selection Menu Status/ Configuration/ Version Menu Version LCU Status Menu Selection LCU Configuration Menu Selection Link Configuration Mode Select CT RX Trim...
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AS4000 Release3 and Release 4 Central DLP-014 Terminal Installation and Commissioning 605-0000-432 Issue 1.3a Date 18th October 1999 Enter the sum of the component losses for the system. The losses for the cable are recorded on a cable attenuation record attached to the top of the cable.
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AS4000 Release3 and Release 4 Central DLP-014 Terminal Installation and Commissioning 605-0000-432 Issue 1.3a Date 18th October 1999 9. Select Status. Select the Link Menu. Shelf RF Channel SH :1 RX signal Level RF: 8 UL: Y + 0.8dBm 0--...
AS4000 Release3 and Release 4 Central DLP-014 Terminal Installation and Commissioning 605-0000-432 Issue 1.3a Date 18th October 1999 If any errors occur the LCU will stop the level control operation and set the operation mode to Idle automatically. When this occurs view the Error Menu for the source of this error.
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AS4000 Central Terminal Installation and DLP 015 Commissioning 605-0000-432 Issue 1.3a Date 18th October 1999 CT TX AND RX POWER SET-UP (2.0-2.3GHZ BAND) USING TEST CRU Note: This method of setting up the CT should be used if a Level Control Unit is not available.
AS4000 Release3 and Release 4 Central DLP-015 Terminal Installation and Commissioning 605-0000-432 Issue 1.3a Date 18th October 1999 b) Select the modem shelf to be tested. Disconnect the 2Mbit/s feeds to the shelf 2Mbit/s IN and 2Mbit/s OUT connectors on shelf interface connections located at the right hand side of each Modem Shelf.
AS4000 Release3 and Release 4 Central DLP-015 Terminal Installation and Commissioning 605-0000-432 Issue 1.3a Date 18th October 1999 Figure 36. Power Level measurement Test Set-up d) Restore power to the rack. e) The single user output power is 21dB. The TX output power level is maintained by a power control loop in the system.
AS4000 Release3 and Release 4 Central DLP-015 Terminal Installation and Commissioning 605-0000-432 Issue 1.3a Date 18th October 1999 • Ensure that at the end of the programming sequence, the “code accepted” tone is heard in the handset receiver, which consists of 1400 Hz pulses for 1 sec on;...
AS4000 Release3 and Release 4 Central DLP-015 Terminal Installation and Commissioning 605-0000-432 Issue 1.3a Date 18th October 1999 c) Connect the AC Mains supply cable to the AC PSU and power up the unit at the mains supply outlet socket.
AS4000 Release3 and Release 4 Central DLP-015 Terminal Installation and Commissioning 605-0000-432 Issue 1.3a Date 18th October 1999 d) It is not possible to maintain off hook conditions due to the system timing the phones out so the off hook condition must be simulated Using the Sitespan as follows: •...
AS4000 Release3 and Release 4 Central DLP-015 Terminal Installation and Commissioning 605-0000-432 Issue 1.3a Date 18th October 1999 Re- connect the 2Mbit/s ports to the 2Mbit/s IN connectors on the shelf interface connections located at the right hand side of each Modem Shelf.
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AS4000 Central Terminal Installation and DLP 016 Commissioning 605-0000-432 Issue 1.3a Date 18th October 1999 CT TX AND RX POWER SET-UP (2.3-2.5GHZ BAND) USING TEST CRU Note: This method of setting up the CT should be used if a Level Control Unit is not available.
AS4000 Release3 and Release 4 Central DLP-016 Terminal Installation and Commissioning 605-0000-432 Issue 1.3a Date 18th October 1999 b) Select the modem shelf to be tested. Disconnect the 2Mbit/s feeds to the shelf 2Mbit/s IN and 2Mbit/s OUT connectors on shelf interface connections located at the right hand side of each Modem Shelf.
AS4000 Release3 and Release 4 Central DLP-016 Terminal Installation and Commissioning 605-0000-432 Issue 1.3a Date 18th October 1999 Termination Termination POWER POWER METER METER DIP/LNA1 TX Filter DIP/LNA1 TX Filter RF Power meter RF Power meter connection when connection when...
AS4000 Release3 and Release 4 Central DLP-016 Terminal Installation and Commissioning 605-0000-432 Issue 1.3a Date 18th October 1999 Connecting Test CRU The purpose of this test is to enable the RX sensitivity at the CT to be set to -98dBm to within 1dB.
AS4000 Release3 and Release 4 Central DLP-016 Terminal Installation and Commissioning 605-0000-432 Issue 1.3a Date 18th October 1999 Adapter Female to Female 11dB Splitter Splitter 30dB Variable * Test 30dB 30dB Unit 30dB (S Band) N-SMA If TX Filter not fitted...
AS4000 Release3 and Release 4 Central DLP-016 Terminal Installation and Commissioning 605-0000-432 Issue 1.3a Date 18th October 1999 Setting Of RX Gain Control. a) On Sitespan, select the Analogue/RF card window to set the Receiver Gain control voltage in the RF Gain Adjust box. Click on the UP or DOWN buttons to set the gain control voltage to 1.4 Volts.
AS4000 Release3 and Release 4 Central DLP-016 Terminal Installation and Commissioning 605-0000-432 Issue 1.3a Date 18th October 1999 • Once the above is configured point and click OK button. This will set the radio traffic mode: high rate and high power.
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AS4000 Central Terminal Installation and DLP 017 Commissioning 605-0000-432 Issue 1.3a Date 18th October 1999 SETTING OF 3.4-3.6GHZ BAND TX AND RX GAIN CONTROL USING TEST CRU. 9. Tools and equipment needed. Item Description Recommended Model Quantity Digital Multimeter Fluke 77 Test CRU ACC(“Battleship CRU”)
AS4000 Release3 and Release 4 Central DLP-017 Terminal Installation and Commissioning 605-0000-432 Issue 1.3a Date 18th October 1999 b) Select the modem shelf to be tested. Disconnect the 2Mbit/s feeds to the shelf 2Mbit/s IN and 2Mbit/s OUT connectors on shelf interface connections located at the right hand side of each Modem Shelf.
AS4000 Release3 and Release 4 Central DLP-017 Terminal Installation and Commissioning 605-0000-432 Issue 1.3a Date 18th October 1999 e) The single user output is 18dbm. The TX output power level is maintained by a power control loop in the system. For the power loop to work the CT RF card needs to generate greater than +21.75dBm, this condition can be achieved by using the...
AS4000 Release3 and Release 4 Central DLP-017 Terminal Installation and Commissioning 605-0000-432 Issue 1.3a Date 18th October 1999 Termination Adapter Female to Female 11dB Splitter Splitter 30dB Variable * Test 30dB 30dB Unit 30dB (X Band) N-SMA If TX Filter not fitted...
AS4000 Release3 and Release 4 Central DLP-017 Terminal Installation and Commissioning 605-0000-432 Issue 1.3a Date 18th October 1999 Figure 46. Setting Receiver Sensitivity d) If using a voice test CRU then programme the CRU as follows with the same programming information as that for the CRU at the ST associated with the modem under test.
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AS4000 Release3 and Release 4 Central DLP-017 Terminal Installation and Commissioning 605-0000-432 Issue 1.3a Date 18th October 1999 Re- connect the 2Mbit/s ports to the 2Mbit/s IN connectors on the shelf interface connections located at the right hand side of each Modem Shelf.
AS4000 Central Terminal Installation and DLP 018 Commissioning 605-0000-432 Issue 1.3a Date 18th October 1999 VF TESTS. Functionality Tests (Test 7SC) If using the shelf controller and switched POTS are available then it is possible to perform the following telephony tests.
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AS4000 Central Terminal Installation and DLP 019 Commissioning 605-0000-432 Issue 1.3a Date 18th October 1999 SETTING THE RACK INTO SERVICE. Setting the rack into service: Switch off power at the Breakers Remove all test equipment Connecting Antenna Feeder Tails In new installations the protective boots of the antenna feeder tails free ends should be kept in position until the tail is actually connected.
AS4000 Release3 and Release 4 Central DLP-019 Terminal Installation and Commissioning 605-0000-432 Issue 1.3a Date 18th October 1999 Termination Of Spare RF Ports All RF ports should be terminated if not connected. If the Combiner Shelf is not equipped with a TX Filter, it is also recommended that the second antenna should be terminated with a 50Ω...
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AS4000 Central Terminal Installation and DLP 020 Commissioning 605-0000-432 Issue 1.3a Date 18th October 1999 RESERVED FOR FUTURE USE. Page 1 of 4 Copyright Airspan Communications Corporation 1999...
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SET UP CHANNEL BANK. Setting Up AS4000 To Use Litespan-120 (LS-120) Channel Bank Use the following procedure to set up the AS4000 rack when connecting to the LS120 Channel Bank. To set up the LS120 refer to the Litespan LS120 documentation.
3. From the Edit Menu select Airspan 60 CAS Modem Shelf Properties. Figure 49. Edit Menu 4. In the Edit Airspan 60 Modem Shelf Properties window click the mouse on the Signalling Configuration File field. Locate the file LS120.sgf and click to enter file name in window.
AS4000 Release3 and Release 4 Central DLP-021 Terminal Installation and Commissioning 605-0000-432 Issue 1.3a Date 18th October 1999 Figure 50. Modem Shelf Properties 5. Click OK to complete the process. Page 3 of 4...
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AS4000 Central Terminal Installation and DLP 022 Commissioning 605-0000-432 Issue 1.3a Date 18th October 1999 TEST RESULTS. The Flowcharts produced in DLP 10 are reproduced here to assist with the commissioning process. Please Photocopy Test forms and produce a duplicate set for the customer and ACC...
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AS4000 Release3 and Release 4 Central DLP-022 Terminal Installation and Commissioning 605-0000-432 Issue 1.3a Date 18th October 1999 1. Commissioning Using Level Control Unit Start New Initial Rack Installation DLP 011 Check exchange power supplies Test 1a DLP 011 (1) -21.8 V to -60VDC...
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AS4000 Release3 and Release 4 Central DLP-022 Terminal Installation and Commissioning 605-0000-432 Issue 1.3a Date 18th October 1999 2. Commissioning 2.0-2.3GHz Band Using Test CRU Start New Initial Rack Installation DLP 011 Check exchange power supplies Test 1a DLP 011 (1) -21.8 V to -60VDC...
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AS4000 Release3 and Release 4 Central DLP-022 Terminal Installation and Commissioning 605-0000-432 Issue 1.3a Date 18th October 1999 3. Commissioning 2.3-2.5GHz Band Using Test CRU Start New Initial Rack Installation DLP 011 Check exchange power supplies Test 1a DLP 011 (1) -21.8 V to -60VDC...
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AS4000 Release3 and Release 4 Central DLP-022 Terminal Installation and Commissioning 605-0000-432 Issue 1.3a Date 18th October 1999 Commissioning 3.4-3.6GHz Band Using Test CRU Start New Initial Rack Installation DLP 011 Check exchange power supplies Test 1a DLP 011 (1) -21.8 V to -60VDC...
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AS4000 Release3 and Release 4 Central DLP-022 Terminal Installation and Commissioning 605-0000-432 Issue 1.3a Date 18th October 1999 2.4. Test Equipment Calibration Item Description Model Serial No Calibration Date Digital Multimeter 30dB Attenuators; 1W 30dB Attenuators; 1W 30dB Attenuators; 1W 30dB Attenuators;...
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AS4000 Release3 and Release 4 Central DLP-022 Terminal Installation and Commissioning 605-0000-432 Issue 1.3a Date 18th October 1999 CUSTOMER:............. SITE LOCATION: ..........RACK ID: ............ENGINEER: ............DATE:..............Card Type Serial Number Rev Level Combiner Shelf RF DIP/LNA1 RF TX Filter...
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AS4000 Release3 and Release 4 Central DLP-022 Terminal Installation and Commissioning 605-0000-432 Issue 1.3a Date 18th October 1999 Rack ID......Card Type Serial Number Rev Level Modem Shelf 2 Modem 1 Modem 2 Modem 3 Modem 4 Modem 5 Modem 6...
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AS4000 Release3 and Release 4 Central DLP-022 Terminal Installation and Commissioning 605-0000-432 Issue 1.3a Date 18th October 1999 Rack ID......PARA TASK / TEST LIMIT RESULT DLP-001 Site Inspection & Verification DLP 005 2 Mbit/s Modem Shelf 1 Cabling Modem Shelf 2...
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AS4000 Release3 and Release 4 Central DLP-022 Terminal Installation and Commissioning 605-0000-432 Issue 1.3a Date 18th October 1999 Rack ID....... PARA TASK / TEST RESULT DLP12 (2) Test 3 contd. RF Combiner Shelf PA Modules Dip/LNA RF Cards Monitor Cards...
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AS4000 Release3 and Release 4 Central DLP-022 Terminal Installation and Commissioning 605-0000-432 Issue 1.3a Date 18th October 1999 Rack ID..... Test 5 Modem Shelf Tx output power level Number of users TX Voltage Level Test 6 Modem Shelf ST TX Output Power...
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AS4000 Release3 and Release 4 Central DLP-022 Terminal Installation and Commissioning 605-0000-432 Issue 1.3a Date 18th October 1999 Rack ID....... MODEM SHELF: Working to ST-V2 only CHAPTER FUNCTION / TEST LIMIT RESULT DLP17 Test 7SC Functionality Tests Modem Circuit Number:...
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AS4000 Central Terminal Installation and DLP 023 Commissioning 605-0000-432 Issue 1.3a Date 18th October 1999 SITE ACCEPTANCE Site Acceptance 1.1. Site Inspection Check all work areas are free of debris i.e. cable off-cuts, braid, dust and packaging and that the site is as found.
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DLP-023 Terminal Installation and Commissioning 605-0000-432 Issue 1.3a Date 18th October 1999 AS4000- WIRELESS FIXED ACCESS SYSTEM CT ACCEPTANCE FORM CONTRACT OR CUSTOMER'S REF. NO:..............ACC COMMUNICATIONS LTD REF.NO: ..............SITE IDENTITY:......................The Customer accepts that the following equipment has been supplied, installed and tested.
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DLP-023 Terminal Installation and Commissioning 605-0000-432 Issue 1.3a Date 18th October 1999 AS4000- WIRELESS FIXED ACCESS SYSTEM CT ACCEPTANCE FORM CONTRACT OR CUSTOMER'S REF. NO:..............ACC COMMUNICATIONS LTD REF.NO: ..............SITE IDENTITY:......................The Customer accepts that the following equipment has been supplied, installed and tested.
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