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- Page 1 ® RadioRouter Base Station Installation Guide Issue Date: 08-04-2003 Version 0.5 Flarion Technologies, Inc. Bedminster One 135 Route 202/206 South Bedminster, NJ 07921 Tel (908) 947 7000 Fax (908) 947 2050 Web: info@flarion.com...
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- Page 3 COPYRIGHT STATEMENT ® Copyright© 2003 Flarion Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Flarion™, flash-OFDM™, RadioRouter Vector-LDPC™ and FlashView™ are trademarks of Flarion Technologies, Inc. All other trademarks contained herein are the property of their respective owners. Data subject to change without notice.
- Page 4 Modifying the equipment with out Flarion’s authorization may result in the equipment no longer complying with FCC requirements for Class A digital device. In that event, your right to use the equipment may be limited by FCC regulations, and you may be required to correct any interference to radio or television communications at your own expense.
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Page 5: How To Use This Manual
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL This manual is intended for use by qualified engineering personnel only. The RadioRouter Base Station Installation Guide covers all of the necessary information required to install the RadioRouter Base Station. It contains the following sections: •... - Page 6 Note: Notes are displayed in italic. Notes contain certain information that may be valuable to the reader. ® RadioRouter BaseStation Installation Guide — Draft Version 0.5 - © 2003...
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Procedure 9-1 Powering Down the Cabinet ..........Page 36 Procedure 10-1 Communicating with the Core Network ......Page 37 LIST OF TABLES Table 8.1 Power On Expected LEDs............Page 35 ® RadioRouter BaseStation Installation Guide — Draft Version 0.5 - © 2003... -
Page 8: List Of Figures
LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1.1 Flat Equipment Dolly.............Page 2 Figure 2.1 Clearance Holes in RadioRouter Base — Schematic View....Page 4 Figure 2.2 Clearance Holes in RadioRouter Base........Page 5 Figure 3.1 Side Brace and Screws............Page 7 Figure 3.2 Cabinet-to-Pallet Mounting Screws ..........Page 8 Figure 3.3 Top of Cabinet with Panels Removed .........Page 9... - Page 9 DSX ..............Digital Signal Cross-Connect LNA ................Low Noise Amplifier MCU ................Master Control Unit PA ..................Power Amplifier PCU................. Power Conditioning Unit RRC................Radio Router Chassis ® RadioRouter BaseStation Installation Guide — Draft Version 0.5 - © 2003 Page 7...
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Page 11: Overview
The RadioRouter BaseStation Installation Guide covers all of the necessary information required to physically install the RadioRouter BaseStation hardware. This guide assumes that a suitable site has already been prepared. A checklist is provided to assess the site prior to installation. -
Page 12: Figure 1.1 Flat Equipment Dolly
In addition to standard installation tools, it is recommended that special equipment be used to move the RadioRouter cabinet. The following list gives examples of equipment which can be used: • Pallet jack with 27” width across the jacks. Pallet jack 4YX97 from Dayton or equivalent. -
Page 13: Verifying The Site Preparation
Page 3 Chapter 2. Verifying the Site Preparation Before you begin the physical installation of the RadioRouter BaseStation, confirm that the site preparation is complete. The checklist that follows identifies all items that must be in place before the installation can begin. If any items are incomplete or missing, fill out the Punchlist in Appendix A - RadioRouter BaseStation Site Preparation Punchlist. -
Page 14: 2.2. Preparing The Floor
There are a total of 8 clearance holes in the base of the cabinet — 2 in each corner. Figure 2.1 Clearance Holes in RadioRouter Base — Schematic View shows the positioning of the holes. Figure 2.1 Clearance Holes in RadioRouter Base — Schematic View ®... -
Page 15: Figure 2.2 Clearance Holes In Radiorouter Base
Page 5 Figure 2.2 Clearance Holes in RadioRouter Base shows the holes as viewed from inside the front corner of the cabinet. Figure 2.2 Clearance Holes in RadioRouter Base Only one hole per corner is required to mount the cabinet. All holes must have threads to accommodate 1/2”... -
Page 16: Installing The Cabinet
Inspect the cabinet for damage. If there is any damage, fill out the Punchlist in Appendix B - RadioRouter BaseStation Installation Punchlist. If the damage is minor and does not prevent continuation of the installation procedures, continue with the installation. If the damage prevents continuation of the installation, contact the Project Manager for instructions. -
Page 17: Figure 3.1 Side Brace And Screws
Unscrew the 8 screws on the bottom front access panel. Remove the panel. ® RadioRouter BaseStation Installation Guide — Draft Version 0.5 - © 2003 Page 7... -
Page 18: Figure 3.2 Cabinet-To-Pallet Mounting Screws
Unscrew the cabinet-to-pallet mounting screws. These are located on the inside corners of the cabinet. See Figure 3.2 Cabinet-to-Pallet Mounting Screws. Figure 3.2 Cabinet-to-Pallet Mounting Screws ® RadioRouter BaseStation Installation Guide — Draft Version 0.5 - © 2003 Page 8... -
Page 19: Procedure 3-2 Lifting The Cabinet
Route the structural straps through the top of the cabinet from front to back. Lift the cabinet into place. Replace the 1U blank panel at the top of the cabinet. ® RadioRouter BaseStation Installation Guide — Draft Version 0.5 - © 2003 Page 9... -
Page 20: Procedure 3-3 Mounting The Cabinet To The Floor
Screw the cabinet to the floor using 1/2” diameter screws and flat washers. Tighten the screws to 400 in-lb +/- 25 in-lb. Replace the front access panel after all cables have been routed and connected. ® RadioRouter BaseStation Installation Guide — Draft Version 0.5 - © 2003 Page 10... -
Page 21: Connecting The Power System
Page 11 Chapter 4. Connecting the Power System The RadioRouter BaseStation Indoor Cabinet requires a connection to DC power. This chapter contains procedures for routing the power cables and connecting to power and ground. WARNING: WHEN PERFORMING ANY TASKS INVOLVING THE POWER SYSTEMS, MAKE SURE THAT THE POWER IS NOT LIVE. -
Page 22: Procedure 4-1 Routing Cables Through The Cable Entry Port
Procedure 4-1 Routing Cables Through the Cable Entry Port There are two cable entry ports located in the top front corners as shown in Figure 4.2 Cable Entry Port. Figure 4.2 Cable Entry Port ® RadioRouter BaseStation Installation Guide — Draft Version 0.5 - © 2003 Page 12... -
Page 23: Figure 4.3 Channel Cover With Mounting Screw
Figure 4.3 Channel Cover with Mounting Screw shows the cable channel cover in place. Remove all three mounting screws and remove the channel cover. Figure 4.3 Channel Cover with Mounting Screw ® RadioRouter BaseStation Installation Guide — Draft Version 0.5 - © 2003 Page 13... -
Page 24: Figure 4.4 Cable Routed In Channel
Page 14 Route the cable through the channel to the lower portion of the cabinet. Figure 4.4 Cable Routed in Channel ® RadioRouter BaseStation Installation Guide — Draft Version 0.5 - © 2003 Page 14... -
Page 25: Figure 4.5 Cable Routed Through Structure
Route the cable through the holes in the cabinet structure to access the connection point. Figure 4.5 Cable Routed Through Structure When all cables have been routed, reinstall the channel covers. ® RadioRouter BaseStation Installation Guide — Draft Version 0.5 - © 2003 Page 15... -
Page 26: 4.2. Connecting To Power And Ground
To reach them, remove the front access panel. Figure 4.6 Access to Power Connections — Front View Once the front panel is removed, the connections are visible from underneath. ® RadioRouter BaseStation Installation Guide — Draft Version 0.5 - © 2003 Page 16... -
Page 27: Figure 4.7 Power Connections Viewed From Inside The Cabinet
Page 17 Figure 4.7 Power Connections Viewed from inside the Cabinet Figure 4.8 Schematic View of Power Connections ® RadioRouter BaseStation Installation Guide — Draft Version 0.5 - © 2003 Page 17... -
Page 28: Procedure 4-2 Connecting The Power Cables
Fasten the lug on to the stud with the nuts provided. Tighten nuts to 40–50 in-lb torque. Connect the other end of the cable to the DC power source. ® RadioRouter BaseStation Installation Guide — Draft Version 0.5 - © 2003... -
Page 29: Procedure 4-3 Connecting The Ground Cables
Locate the ground bus bar. See Figure 4.9 Cabinet with Ground Bus Bar — Rear View. Figure 4.9 Cabinet with Ground Bus Bar — Rear View ® RadioRouter BaseStation Installation Guide — Draft Version 0.5 - © 2003 Page 19... -
Page 30: Figure 4.10 Ground Bus Bar
Fasten the lug on to the stud with the nuts provided. Tighten nuts to 40–50 in-lb torque. Connect the other end of the cable to the Master Ground Bar or other suitable ground source available at the installation site. ® RadioRouter BaseStation Installation Guide — Draft Version 0.5 - © 2003 Page 20... -
Page 31: Connecting The Core Network Cables
Page 21 Chapter 5. Connecting the Core Network Cables The RadioRouter BaseStation can access the core network through either T1 or Ethernet connections. This section describes both methods. Procedure 5-1 Connecting to the Network via T1 T1 connections are made using cables terminated in RJ-48 connectors. -
Page 32: Figure 5.2 Dsx Cables In T1 Connectors
Removing the DSX cables will disable the DSX-1 panel. The DSX cables must be reconnected to use the DSX-1 panel. Figure 5.2 DSX Cables in T1 Connectors ® RadioRouter BaseStation Installation Guide — Draft Version 0.5 - © 2003 Page 22... -
Page 33: Figure 5.3 Dsx Cables Removed From T1 Connectors
Figure 5.3 DSX Cables Removed from T1 Connectors Insert the first RJ-48 plug into the top jack which is labeled 1. Insert any additional plugs from the top down. ® RadioRouter BaseStation Installation Guide — Draft Version 0.5 - © 2003 Page 23... -
Page 34: Procedure 5-2 Connecting To The Network Via Ethernet
Route the Ethernet cable to the side cable channel and up the channel through the cable entry port in the top of the cabinet as shown in Figure 5.5 Route of Ethernet Cable — Front View. ® RadioRouter BaseStation Installation Guide — Draft Version 0.5 - © 2003... -
Page 35: Figure 5.5 Route Of Ethernet Cable - Front View
Page 25 Figure 5.5 Route of Ethernet Cable — Front View ® RadioRouter BaseStation Installation Guide — Draft Version 0.5 - © 2003 Page 25... -
Page 36: Connecting The Antennas Cables
RF coaxial cable. Care must be taken not to crimp or damage the cables. Figure 6.1 Top of Cabinet with Cable Access Plate Removed ® RadioRouter BaseStation Installation Guide — Draft Version 0.5 - © 2003 Page 26... - Page 37 6. Gamma sector Rx only — 2 green bands See Figure 6.2 Antenna Connectors — Rear View and Figure 6.3 Antenna Connectors Schematic — Rear View ® RadioRouter BaseStation Installation Guide — Draft Version 0.5 - © 2003 Page 27...
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Page 38: Figure 6.2 Antenna Connectors - Rear View
Page 28 Figure 6.2 Antenna Connectors — Rear View Figure 6.3 Antenna Connectors Schematic — Rear View ® RadioRouter BaseStation Installation Guide — Draft Version 0.5 - © 2003 Page 28... -
Page 39: Procedure 6-1 Connecting The Antenna Cables
Reinstall the cable access panel. Make sure the rubber edging is tight against the cables. Figure 6.4 Top of Cabinet with Two Antenna Cables Installed shows two antenna cables installed. Figure 6.4 Top of Cabinet with Two Antenna Cables Installed ® RadioRouter BaseStation Installation Guide — Draft Version 0.5 - © 2003 Page 29... -
Page 40: Installing The Alarm Connections
The alarm connector is located in the rear of the cabinet. See Figure 7.1 Cabinet with Alarm Connection — Rear View and Figure 7.2 Alarm Connector. ® RadioRouter BaseStation Installation Guide — Draft Version 0.5 - © 2003 Page 30... -
Page 41: Figure 7.1 Cabinet With Alarm Connection - Rear View
Figure 7.1 Cabinet with Alarm Connection — Rear View Figure 7.2 Alarm Connector Cables can be routed to the connector using the procedures described in Section 4.1. Routing the Cables. ® RadioRouter BaseStation Installation Guide — Draft Version 0.5 - © 2003 Page 31... -
Page 42: Powering Up The Cabinet
SYSTEM, CONFIRM THAT ALL POWER CONNECTIONS HAVE BEEN MADE PROPERLY. CAUTION: After the RadioRouter BaseStation is powered up, it cannot be powered down without the use of a craft access terminal. Powering the BaseStation down without the use of a craft access terminal could permanently damage the equipment. -
Page 43: Procedure 8-1 Powering Up The Cabinet
The cabinet is powered up using the circuit breakers on the distribution panel on the front of the cabinet. See Figure 8.1 Distribution Panel with Circuit Breakers — Front View Figure 8.1 Distribution Panel with Circuit Breakers — Front View ® RadioRouter BaseStation Installation Guide — Draft Version 0.5 - © 2003 Page 33... -
Page 44: Figure 8.2 Circuit Breakers - Front View
Turn on the LNA breakers which are located next to the RRC breaker. Turn on the PA breakers. The PA breakers are on the right of the LNA breakers. ® RadioRouter BaseStation Installation Guide — Draft Version 0.5 - © 2003... -
Page 45: Table 8.1 Power On Expected Leds
If the LEDs do not match the table, power the system down and check the wiring. WARNING: AFTER THE RADIOROUTER BASESTATION IS POWERED UP, IT CANNOT BE POWERED DOWN WITHOUT THE USE OF A CRAFT ACCESS TERMINAL. POWERING THE BASESTATION DOWN WITHOUT THE USE OF A CRAFT ACCESS TERMINAL COULD PERMANENTLY DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT. -
Page 46: Powering Down The Cabinet
Page 36 Chapter 9. Powering Down the Cabinet The RadioRouter BaseStation is powered down using a PC connected to the COM1 port on the MCU board. The PC should be running a terminal emulation such as Microsoft Windows HyperTerminal. WARNING:... -
Page 47: Verifying The Installation
The system is Up at the required run level — 4 . Press Enter. The system should respond with the BS_Name#> prompt. This confirms that the base station is at least minimally operational. ® RadioRouter BaseStation Installation Guide — Draft Version 0.5 - © 2003 Page 37... - Page 48 Page 38 Ping the default gateway to verify network connectivity. ® RadioRouter BaseStation Installation Guide — Draft Version 0.5 - © 2003 Page 38...
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Page 49: Appendix A Radiorouter Basestation Site Preparation Punchlist
Page A-1 APPENDIX A RadioRouter BaseStation Site Preparation Punchlist Site Preparation Items If Okay OR Describe Outage Environment Adequate Clearance: 24” front 6” rear Electrical system Electrical outlets Master Ground Bar Other Antenna plant Surge arrestor mounting 6 Tx/Rx antenna line surge protectors... - Page 50 Page A-2 Alarm sensor cables ® RadioRouter BaseStation Installation Guide — Draft Version 0.5 - © 2003 Page A-2...
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Page 51: Appendix B Radiorouter Basestation Installation Punchlist
Page B-1 APPENDIX B RadioRouter BaseStation Installation Punchlist Installation Items If Okay OR Describe Outage Overall Cabinet is physically intact RadioRouter Chassis LNA/Duplexers Power Subsystem T1/Ethernet Alarm Connection Antenna Connections Other ® RadioRouter BaseStation Installation Guide — Draft Version 0.5 - © 2003...