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  • Page 1 ® EU H 23/23 Extension Unit User's Manual M0200ABA...
  • Page 2 DISCLAIMER: This document has been developed by CommScope, and is intended for the use of its customers and customer support personnel. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. While every effort has been made to eliminate errors, CommScope disclaims liability for any difficulties arising from the interpretation of the information contained herein.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1.1. USED ABBREVIATIONS 1.2. HEALTH AND SAFETY 1.3. PROPERTY DAMAGE WARNINGS 1.4. COMPLIANCE 1.5. ABOUT COMMSCOPE 1.6. INTERNATIONAL CONTACT ADDRESSES FOR CUSTOMER SUPPORT 2. INTRODUCTION 2.1. PURPOSE 2.2. ION-U HIGH POWER REMOTE AND EXTENSION UNITS 3. FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION 4. COMMISSIONING 4.1.
  • Page 4 Table of Contents 5. ALARMS 5.1. BITE AND ALARMS 5.2. TROUBLESHOOTING 5.3. STATUS LED ALARMS 6. MAINTENANCE 6.1. GENERAL 6.2. REPLACING THE FAN UNIT 6.3. CLEANING THE HEAT SINK 7. APPENDIX 7.1. ILLUSTRATIONS 7.2. SPECIFICATIONS 7.3. SPARE PARTS 8. INDEX ®...
  • Page 5 4-9 Pole mounting - brackets ................22 figure 4-10 Pole mounting - fasten EU ..............22 figure 4-11 ION-U EU H 23/23 AC version connector flange ........25 figure 4-12 ION-U EU H 23/23 DC version connector flange ........27 figure 4-13 Grounding bolts ..................

  • Page 6: General

    1. General 1. General 1.1. Used Abbreviations AC/DC Alternating current / Direct Current Noise Figure AIMOS Andrew Integrated Management and Operating Operations and Maintenance Center System OTRx Optical Transceiver = SRMU Automatic Level Control (Subrack Master Unit) Passive Intermodulation BITE Built-In Test Equipment Input power Base Transceiver Station...

  • Page 7: Health And Safety

    1. General 1.2. Health and Safety 1. Danger: Electrical hazard. Danger of death or fatal injury from electrical current. Obey all general and regional installation and safety regulations relating to work on high voltage installations, as well as regulations covering correct use of tools and personal protective equipment. 2.

  • Page 8: Compliance

    1. General 8. Notice: Only license holders for the respective frequency range are allowed to operate this unit. 9. Notice: Make sure the repeater settings are correct for the intended use (refer to the manufacturer product information) and regulatory requirements are met. Do not carry out any modifications or fit any spare parts, which are not sold or recommended by the manufacturer.
  • Page 9 1. General 4. Notice: For installations which have to comply with FCC/Industry Canada requirements: English: This device complies with FCC Part 15 and Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
  • Page 10 1. General 7. Note: For a Class A digital device or peripheral: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.

  • Page 11: About Commscope

    * In case the Declaration of Conformity (DoC) for the product was not included in the manual CD delivered, it is available upon request from the local sales offices or directly from CommScope at one of the addresses listed in the following chapter.

  • Page 12: International Contact Addresses For Customer Support

    1. General 1.6. International Contact Addresses for Customer Support Canada United States CommScope Canada Andrew LLC, A CommScope Company 505 Consumers Road, Suite 803 620 North Greenfield Parkway Mail Mail Toronto M2J 4V8, Canada Garner, NC 27529, U.S.A. +1-905-878-3457 (Office)
  • Page 13 E-mail wisupport.ch@commscope.com Italy Iberia Region - Spain & Portugal CommScope Italy S.r.l., Faenza, Italy Andrew España S.A. A CommScope Company Via Mengolina, 20 Avda. de Europa, 4 - 2ª pta. Mail 48018 Faenza (RA) Mail Parque Empresarial de la Moraleja...

  • Page 14: Introduction

    The system supports both low power and high power Remote Units and SISO and MIMO operation. The ION-U EU H 23/23 is a SISO and MIMO Extension Unit used in conjunction with a Remote Unit in the ION optical distribution system. This system transports up to two frequency bands simultaneously (WCS2300 MHz), providing a cost-effective solution for distributing capacity from one or more base stations.

  • Page 15: Functional Description

    3. Functional Description 3. Functional Description ION-U Master Unit ION-U H ION-U H EU ION-U H EU 7P/80-85P/17P/19P 23/23 7P/80-85P/17P/19P Expansion Expansion EU RF 7P/80-85P/17P/19P RF 7P/80-85P/17P/19P RF 7P/80-85P/17P/19P/23 (1) RF 7P/80-85P/17P/19P/23 (2) figure 3-1 ION-U high power EU system overview The Extension Unit ION-U H EU 23/23 provides: ·...

  • Page 16: Commissioning

    4. Commissioning 4. Commissioning 4.1. General Read and observe chapter 1.2 Health and Safety as well as the description carefully to avoid mistakes and proceed step by step as described. · Do not operate the Extension 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 17 4. Commissioning 6. Notice: If any different or additional mounting material is used, ensure that the mounting remains as safe as the mounting designed by the manufacturer. The specifications for stationary use of the Extension Unit must not be exceeded. Ensure that the static and dynamic strengths are adequate for the environmental conditions of the site.

  • Page 18: Mounting Distance Between Ru And Eu

    4. Commissioning 4.2.3. Mounting distance between RU and EU The Extension Unit has to be connected to the Remote Unit via cable bridge. The length of the cable bridge determines the maximum mounting distance between the Remote Unit and the Extension unit and the Extension Unit to the second Extension Unit.

  • Page 19: Wall Mounting Procedure

    4. Commissioning 4.2.4. Wall mounting procedure Notice: It is the responsibility of the installer to verify that the supporting surface will safely support the combined load of the electronic equipment and all attached hardware and components and to ensure that the EU is safely and securely mounted.

  • Page 20: Pole Mounting Procedure With Screw Bands

    4. Commissioning 4.2.5. Pole mounting procedure with screw bands Standard mounting hardware cannot be used to mount the Extension Unit to a pole, a column, or other similar structures. Additional hardware must be used for this type of installation. The pole-mounting kit includes ·...

  • Page 21: Pole Mounting Procedure With Brackets

    4. Commissioning 3. Hang the Extension Unit into the upper bracket, insert it into the lower bracket, and fasten it to the lower bracket with the M8x25 screws (C), split lock washers (D) and washers (E), see chapter 4.2.4. The maximum diameter of the pole or column must not exceed 120 mm (4.7 inch). figure 4-6 Pole mounting –...

  • Page 22: Figure 4-8 Pole Mounting - Pitches

    4. Commissioning figure 4-8 Pole figure 4-9 Pole figure 4-10 Pole mounting - fasten mounting - pitches mounting - brackets 1. Apply this procedure to both mounting brackets on both sides: Screw a hexagon nut (E) to the threaded bolt and place a flat washer (F)) on it. Insert this side of the bolt into the mounting bracket (A).

  • Page 23: Electrical Installation

    4. Commissioning 4.3. Electrical Installation 4.3.1. Health and Safety for electrical installation Read and observe the notices in chapter 1.2 Health and Safety. 1. Danger: Electrical hazard. Danger of death or fatal injury from electrical current. Obey all general and regional installation and safety regulations relating to work on high voltage installations, as well as regulations covering correct use of tools and personal protective equipment.
  • Page 24 9. Notice: Use an appropriate torque wrench for the coupling torques: for N-type connectors (2 N-m / 20 in lb) with 13/16 in opening, e. g. item no. 244379 available from the CommScope e-catalog for 7/16 DIN-type (25 N-m / 19 ft lb) with 1 ¼ in opening, e.

  • Page 25: Connections

    4. Commissioning 4.3.3. Connections The ION-U EU ports and connectors shown below are located at the base of the EU. figure 4-11 ION-U EU H 23/23 AC version connector flange ® M0200ABA_ION-U_EU_H_23_23 User’s Manual for ION Page 25...
  • Page 26 EU or SISO or MIMO 2300 MHz path 2. M6 bolts, Ground (earth) bolts for connecting the Grounding hex nut, & Bolts mandatory ground cable to the EU washers table 4-2 ION-U EU H 23/23 connector flange ® Page 26 M0200ABA_ION-U_EU_H_23_23 User’s Manual for ION...

  • Page 27: Figure 4-12 Ion-U Eu H 23/23 Dc Version Connector Flange

    4. Commissioning figure 4-12 ION-U EU H 23/23 DC version connector flange ION-U High Power EU Connectors/Indicators Port/Conn Purpose Type The connectors and indicators for the AC and the All, except DC version are identical except for the MAINS MAINS connector.

  • Page 28: Grounding (Earthing)

    4. Commissioning 4.3.4. Grounding (Earthing) The RU must be grounded (earthed). When double grounding lugs are used they must support M6 studs with a stud hole spacing of 15.88 mm (5/8”). Connect an earth-bonding cable to one or both of the grounding bolt connections provided on the connector flange of the Extension Unit.
  • Page 29 Use an appropriate torque wrench for the coupling torques: for N-type connectors (2 N-m / 20 in lb) with 13/16 in opening, e. g. item no. 244379 available from the CommScope e-catalog for 7/16 DIN-type (25 N-m / 19 ft lb) with 1 ¼ in opening, e.

  • Page 30: Cleaning Procedure For Rf Cable Connectors

    4. Commissioning 4.3.5.1. Cleaning procedure for RF cable connectors 1. What is needed for the cleaning? a. Isopropyl alcohol b. Compressed air c. Lint-free wipe d. Cotton buds 2. Remove protective cap from the RF connector. 3. Remove metal chips and small particles from the mating and inner surfaces of the connector using compressed air.
  • Page 31 4. Commissioning 5. Clean the lip of the inner ring with lint-free wipe drenched with isopropyl alcohol. 6. Clean the inside surface of the inner ring with lint-free wipe drenched with isopropyl alcohol. 7. Clean the inside of the center conductor spring tines with a cotton bud drenched with isopropyl alcohol.
  • Page 32 4. Commissioning 9. Remove metal chips and small particles from the mating and inner surfaces of the connector using compressed air. 10. Continue with the winding area using lint-free wipe drenched with isopropyl alcohol. 11. Continue with the inside mating surface of the inner ring.

  • Page 33: Antenna Cable Connector Assembly

    4. Commissioning 4.3.5.2. Antenna cable connector assembly 1. What is needed for the connector assembly? a. Torque wrench. b. (Adjustable) counter wrench 2. Join the connectors and turn the coupling nut until the thread grips. 3. Push in the connector until it clicks. 4.

  • Page 34: Mains Power Connection

    4. Commissioning 5. Retain the cable connector with the counter wrench and fasten the coupling nut with the Torque wrench torque wrench until the torque is applied (torque wrench clicks). Counter wrench For angled antenna connectors use your hand to retain the cable connector and fasten the coupling nut with the torque wrench.

  • Page 35: Figure 4-15 Mains Power Connector

    4. Commissioning Pin PE Pin1 Pin3 Pin2 figure 4-15 Mains power connector figure 4-16 Mains power cable - AC The Mains cable is part of the delivery. It’s available in two wiring configurations: Protective Cap Wiring 1 Wiring 2 Name Color Name Color...

  • Page 36: Mains Power Connection Dc

    4. Commissioning 4.3.6.2. Mains power connection DC Caution: Danger of electrical hazard by high current. Disconnect mains power before opening the DC connector housing. Note: The Mains cable must be properly secured observing local regulations and electrical codes. Be sure to allow enough slack in the cable at the EU to mount or dismount the cable into the DC Mains connector of the EU.
  • Page 37 4. Commissioning First, install conduit fitting (not contained in scope of delivery) to the 34.52 mm hole. This must be a suitable fitting for a 1 Inch conduit with lock nut. Inside, the clearance around the hole is 5 mm, the maximum space for the nut is 8 mm.

  • Page 38: Extension Unit Port Connections

    4. Commissioning 4.3.7. Extension Unit port connections The EU connectors are used to connect a cable bridge to the Remote Unit and a second Extension Unit. This port provides control and RF signaling to and from the Extension Unit. 7-Pin Assignment n.c.

  • Page 39: Coupling Probe

    4. Commissioning Connector coupler Pin-holder figure 4-19 Mounting the EU cable bridge Take the cable bridge connector at the Then take cable bridge connector coupler and insert it carefully to the connector (Pin-holder) and push it EU connector. Use the green markings to align into the EU connector until the lock the connector, turn it without pressure until the clicks.

  • Page 40: Commissioning Flow-Chart

    4. Commissioning 4.4. Commissioning Flow-Chart Manual for Start Extension Unit Philips Preparation screwdriver Unpack EU, EU 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 41 4. Commissioning LED on? Check mains cabling. Check mains power. LED status Internal Error Yellow Yellow LED status Green Spare RU available? Green External error Contact customer service Finished setting up all RUs? Proceed to MU to set up the SW Output: Go to MU All RUs okay.

  • Page 42: Alarms

    5. Alarms 5. Alarms 5.1. Bite and Alarms The Built-In Test concept comprises the monitoring of the power supplies, the power amplifiers, and fan units. All occurring alarms can be checked via software at the Master Unit. As soon as the software acknowledges a valid alarm, a message is transmitted to the Master Unit.

  • Page 43: Maintenance

    6. Maintenance 6. Maintenance 6.1. General Read and observe the notices in chapter 1.2 Health and Safety. Caution: Rotating fans. Risk of injury in operation. Wear tight-fitting clothes and disconnect mains before connecting or replacing or cleaning the fan unit. Caution: The unit reaches high temperature in operation.

  • Page 44: Replacing The Fan Unit

    6. Maintenance 6.2. Replacing the Fan Unit Replacement of the fan unit is not required as a preventative measure. Only when 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.

  • Page 45: Cleaning The Heat Sink

    6. Maintenance 6.3. Cleaning the Heat Sink Note: Read and observe chapter 1.2 Health and Safety as well as the instructions in chapter 6.1 General before starting with the replacement procedure. Then, proceed as follows: 1. Switch off the Extension Unit. Make sure that mains power is disconnected for the following procedure.

  • Page 46: Appendix

    7. Appendix 7. Appendix 7.1. Illustrations Airflow Power IN Cable Cable bridge to Remote Unit figure 7-1 ION-U EU H 23/23 required space ® Page 46 M0200ABA_ION-U_EU_H_23_23 User’s Manual for ION...

  • Page 47: Specifications

    Denomination 7698403-xxxx* ION-U EU H 23/23 * The xxxx suffix is the identifier for the specific configuration of the Extension Unit. Please refer to the ION-U EU H 23/23 data sheet for the ION-U HP EU specifications. 7.3. Spare Parts Maintenance of the EU should be performed on an FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) basis only.

  • Page 48: Index

    DC Mains Connector ..........36 Spare Parts ............47 Declaration of Conformity (DoC) ......11 Status LED ............26 System Overview ION-U EU H 23/23 ........... 15 Extension Unit connector ........26 Extension Unit Port ..........38 Troubleshooting ............ 42 Grounding (Earthing) ..........28 Wall Mounting ............

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