Preface Returns N THE EVENT THAT IT IS NECESSARY TO RETURN ANY PRODUCT AGAINST ABOVE WARRANTY THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURE SHALL BE FOLLOWED 1. R ETURN AUTHORIZATION IS TO BE RECEIVED FROM OBILE CCESS PRIOR TO RETURNING ANY UNIT DVISE OBILE CCESS OF THE MODEL SERIAL NUMBER AND DISCREPANCY...
Preface Laser Safety SC/APC B HE LASER APERTURES OUTPUTS ARE THE GREEN ULKHEAD ADAPTERS LOCATED ON THE FRONT PANEL OF THE EQUIPMENT HE PRODUCT IS LASS AZARD LEVEL 2000 1310/1550 nm IBER OPTIC PORTS OF THE OBILE CCESS SYSTEM EMIT INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION AT THE WAVELENGTH WINDOW 10 mW, I 500 mW.
Preface RF Safety WARNING! To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, antennas used for this product must be fixed mounted on indoor permanent structures, providing a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons during normal operation. 1.
Preface NRTL Safety UL 60950-1 Europe EN 301502, EN 300609, EN 301489, EU Safety EN 60950-1 Laser Safety IEC 60825-1, IEC 60825-2 TRA type approval for UAE Company Certification ISO ISO 9001: 2000 and ISO 13485: 2003 About this Guide and Other Relevant Documentation This user guide describes how to perform the physical installation of the MA2000 systems.
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Preface Downlink Remote (Hub )Unit Radio Interface Unit Uplink VIII MA2000 Installation and Configuration Guide...
Table of Contents Preface ............................III Policy for Warrantee and Repair ......................III General Warranty........................III Specific Product Warranty Instructions ..................III Returns ............................. IV Limitations of Liabilities ......................IV Reporting Defects ........................IV Laser Safety ............................V Care of Fiber Optic Connectors ....................V RF Safety ............................
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Preface 2.2.2.2 MA1200 Rear Panel ....................19 2.2.3 8 x 4 Combiner......................... 19 2.2.3.1 MA 8x4 Combiner Front Panel ................20 2.2.3.2 MA 8x4 Rear Panel ....................20 2.3 MA Base Unit ..........................21 2.3.1 Base Unit Models and OPTMs .................... 21 2.3.2 BU Panels ........................
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Preface 4.4.2 MA2000-Lite Connections ....................44 Upgrading and Configuration Examples ................ 45 5.1 Common USA Configurations ...................... 46 5.1.1 iDEN/SMR with PCS Add-on ....................46 5.1.2 Cell/PCS ........................... 47 5.1.3 Cell/PCSH ........................48 5.1.3.1 Cell/PCSH and LTE 700 ..................48 5.2 AWS Add-On ..........................
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MobileAccess2000 series provides enterprise level indoor coverage, of a wide range of multi- operator wireless services over a single broadband infrastructure. Front-end wireless RF services are routed, over optic fibers, to MA2000 series hubs that are securely located in the telecommunication closets at each remote location.
Introduction to the MA2000 System MobileAccess2000 TSX System Architecture MA2000-Lite components can be migrated to MA2000 MRC for increased capacity · · · All active components are located in the communication closet/room Carrier class operation – MA2000 advanced signal handling ensures optimal performance for ·...
Introduction to the MA2000 System MobileAccess2000 TSX System Architecture MobileAccess2000 TSX System Architecture The MobileAccess2000 TSX/QSX solution is comprised of the following elements. Third-party equipment is sold separately (i.e. cabling, antennas). 1.1.1 Head-End Equipment At the head-end MobileAccess elements provide interface to the wireless service provider’s network, where the signals can be conditioned through an active interface and transported over optic fiber to the remote end.
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Introduction to the MA2000 System MobileAccess2000 TSX System Architecture antenna. Uplink (UL) signals from the antennas are then converted to optical signals before being transmitted back to the BU. Each pre-configured RHU supports up to two services. Add-On Module (AO): The AO is a single service module coupled with an RHU to ·...
Introduction to the MA2000 System MobileAccess2000 TSX System Architecture *No. of supported services depends on module: MA2000 Cabinet or MA2000-Lite Figure 1-2. System Architecture Figure 13 shows a basic block diagram of the system operation. On the downlink, services from the BTS/BDA are transferred via interface to the Base Units (BUs).
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Introduction to the MA2000 System MobileAccess2000 TSX System Architecture Figure 1-3. Example of MA2000 Cabinet Architecture MA2000 Installation and Configuration Guide...
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Introduction to the MA2000 System MobileAccess2000 TSX System Architecture Figure 15 shows an example of an MA2000-Lite based solution. Four services from two different operators are distributed. The converted optical signal is routed from the BUs directly to the corresponding RUs over optic fiber.
This chapter provides a full, detailed description of each of the system elements and their individual connections. The element descriptions are organized according to the following sections: Enclosures typesLite · · Remote Location Elements: MA2000 Remote Units (RUs) · MA1200 Add-on ·...
MA2000 System Elements Enclosure Types Enclosure Types This section describes both types of enclosures (Cabinet/Lite) and their external connections. 2.1.1 MA2000 Remote Cabinet Figure 2-1. MA2000 MRC Closed Cabinet View MA2000 Cabinet supports the following functions: Compactly houses up to five MA2000 RHU and MA1200 modules and the required filters ·...
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MA2000 System Elements Enclosure Types Open door views The following figure shows an open MA2000 MRC cabinet, integrated power supply model, with four MA2000 RHU modules and four filters. (For clarity, the internal connections are demonstrated separately in Figure 23). Optic fiber connection from Slot for fitting the corresponding BU...
MA2000 System Elements Enclosure Types MA2000-Lite The MA2000-Lite is designed to support up to 8 voice services, in addition to 802.11 data services. MA2000-Lite Connections to RU 2000 front panel To RU 2000 front To RU 2000 front panel Antenna connections LEDs Control panel RS232...
MA2000 System Elements Enclosure Types The following table describes the front panel LEDs. LEDs Description Module is operating properly. Power Green – required power is supplied. 2.1.1.1 Enclosure Internal Elements The MA2000-Lite enclosure includes: · 8x4 Combiner (see section 2.2.3 for description) Digital Card unit (see 2.1.2.2).
MA2000 System Elements Enclosure Types 2.1.1.2 Digital Card Unit NOTE: This unit is internal to the MA2000-Lite system. The Digital unit enables antenna monitoring. It is connected to the 8x4 Combiner and to each of Remote Units. Digital Unit Front Panel The front panel of the unit contains the power connector.
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MA2000 System Elements Enclosure Types Integrated power supply – fed from an external AC power source. The MA2000 RHU an · MA1200 Add-on modules are internally connected to the power supply. This model includes a battery connection as well. Open door view The following figure shows an open TSX cabinet with one MA2000 RHU and one MA1200 module and four filters.
MA2000 System Elements MA2000 Remote Location Units 2.1.2 MA2000 Remote Location Units Service specific units located at each remote location convert the optical signals received from the Base Units to RF signals and route them to the coax antenna infrastructure. NOTE: The voice services are converged by an 8x4 Combiner unit that is installed in the Cabinet enclosure and the Lite module.
MA2000 System Elements MA2000 Remote Location Units 2.2.1.1 MA2000 RU Front Panel The MA2000 RU front panel contains the fiber optic connections to the BU, four coax connections to the antennas, power connections and status indicators. MA service connecto RF ports 1 to 4 LEDs Fiber optic BU Power connector...
MA2000 System Elements MA2000 Remote Location Units 2.2.1.2 MA2000 RU Rear Panel The MA2000 RU rear panel provides the control, RF interface and optic interface ports that enable connecting to an MA1200 Add-On unit. Figure 2-10. MA2000 RU Rear Table 2-2. MA2000 RU Rear Panel Connectors Add-on control Transmits the control signals from MA1200 Add-On module to the MA2000 RU module.
MA2000 System Elements MA2000 Remote Location Units 2.2.3 MA1200 Add-on The MobileAccess1200 Add-On module is used to provide support for an additional service to an MA 2000 RU. The host MA2000 RU and the MA1200 Add-On are interconnected and either housed in a MA2000 Cabinet or connected externally to a MA2000-Lite ‘enclosure’.
MA2000 System Elements MA2000 Remote Location Units 2.2.3.2 MA1200 Rear Panel The MA1200 rear panel contains the control connectors and the RF connections to the MA2000 RU and MA850/MA860. High Band Figure 2-12. MA1200 Rear Panel Table 2-5. MA1200 Rear Panel Connectors Add-on Control Transmits the control signals between the MA1200 module and the MA850/MA860 and MA2000 RU modules.
MA2000 System Elements MA2000 Remote Location Units 2.2.4.1 MA 8x4 Combiner Front Panel The front panel of the unit contains the four antenna interface ports, LEDs and control port. Setup LEDs Antenna ports 1-4 connection Figure 2-13. 8x4 Combiner Front Panel The following table describes the front panel connectors.
MA2000 System Elements MA Base Unit MA Base Unit The BU (Base Unit) is a wideband device that performs the conversion between the BTS/BDA (passive or active) interface RF signal and the remote units’ optic signal. Base Unit capabilities Supports all services distributed by MobileAccess systems ·...
MA2000 System Elements MA Base Unit Description Power input detected for the corresponding unit. 20 to 48VDC ON - laser circuitry for the corresponding element (group of four ports) is functioning correctly. Link 1-4, 5-8 ON - the optical link to/from the connected remote functions within the specifications in both directions.
Infrastructure Preparation This following installation rules are based on the assumption that site survey and installation including power requirements planning ( ) have been completed. Installation Requirements The infrastructure preparation consists of two main phases: A. Floor Planning: Planning the distribution of the antennas on each floor to provide the required coverage.
Installation Guidelines Coaxial Cable Connections 3.3.2 RF Rules · Use coax RG223, 50ohm, male-to-male N-type for RF connections from the BUs to the BTS/RBS and to the RIU. · When using the MobileAccess system in an environment in which other indoor coverage systems are installed, it is recommended (where possible) that the antennas are placed at least two meters apart When bending coax cables, verify that the bending radius does not exceed the coax...
Installation Guidelines Fiber Optic Rules Fiber Optic Rules Either single mode or multimode fiber can be used with MobileAccess2000M products, · while MobileAccess2000 products can only be used with single mode fiber. Only Multimode fiber, 50/125 or 62.5/125um complying with ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B series, ·...
Installation Guidelines Power Consumption, Connections and Power Supplies Power Consumption, Connections and Power Supplies 3.5.1 Power Safety Instructions SAFETY WARNINGS · When installing or selecting the power supplies: · Be sure to disconnect all power sources before servicing. · SC-450 Controller lithium type battery should only be replaced by MobileAccess service personnel.
Installation Guidelines Installation Conventions The following system elements require external fuse protection: RIUs, BUs, and SC- · 450 Controllers. Referring to Table 3-1, calculate the required fuse protection. · Example: a set of three elements consisting of a BU, RIU and SC-450 controller ·...
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Installation Guidelines Installation Conventions The following figure illustrates fiber optic routing to Remote Cabinets. Figure 3-1. Illustration of Fiber Optic Routing For remote power supply configuration - cable bundles are routed from the main · communication room and individual wire pairs are terminated into the power feed of individual units.
This chapter describes how the communication room and cabinet are installed. The individual system elements and connections are described in the Chapter 2. NOTE: Be sure to read the installation requirements (see 3.2) and Power Consumption related instructions (see 3.3.3) before proceeding with the actual connections. Pre-installation Instructions In order to describe the installation process clearly, it will be described as consisting of two logical parts:...
System Installation Communication Room Installation RF connections BTS/BDA connections. 4. RF connections to the Base Units. 5. Connecting the SC-450 control connections to the units 6. Connecting DC power to the units 4.2.1 Rack Installation General Instructions NOTE: Usually, each operator installs the equipment that supports their services in a separate rack. It is recommended to install the following MobileAccess system modules in a 19”...
System Installation Communication Room Installation The following figure shows a typical installation for a two field design. Figure 4-1: Recommended Order in the Communication Room Rack 4.2.2 Rack Installation Safety Instructions Review the following guidelines to help ensure your safety and protect the equipment from damage during the installation.
System Installation Communication Room Installation 4.2.3 BU Connections This section describes the installation for the Base Units with the RF signal supplied from an MA RIU Lite. If an RIU system is installed, refer to the RIU Installation and Configuration Guide for detailed instructions on the RIU connections.
System Installation Remote Cabinet Installation Remote Cabinet Installation Mount and install the Remote Cabinet (RC) in one of the following configurations: Wallmount - on the wall in the communication room · communication room · Rackmount – in a 19” rack in the allocated to that area (sometimes referred to as a secondary communication room).
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System Installation Remote Cabinet Installation The wall installation MA2000 Remote Cabinet is supplied with a plate that is to be mounted on the wall and a bracket that is assembled on the rear of the MA2000 system. Mounting Bracket Opening through which connected optic Plate to be fibers are routed...
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System Installation Remote Cabinet Installation Mount the MA2000 MRC on the wall as follows: ATTENTION: The following instructions apply to an installation on a concrete wall. For any other type of wall, contact MobileAccess. NOTE: For installations that include an MA850/MA860 system, refer to the MobileAccess850/860 Installation and Configuration Guide.
System Installation Remote Cabinet Installation 4.3.2 MRC Grounding - Integrated PS Wall Mount Model NOTE: This procedure is only necessary for wall mount integrated power supply configuration (for other configurations this procedure is optional). The Ground screw is located at the rear of the unit. Figure 4-7: Grounding Located at the Rear of the Unit MA2000 Installation and Configuration Guide...
System Installation Remote Cabinet Installation 4.3.3 MRC 2000 Rack Mount Installation NOTE: The cabinet requires a clearance of 10 cm above the unit. If a heating source is installed beneath the MRC, a buffer must be placed between the cabinet and the surface. The following figure provides the dimensions for the MA2000 Rack Model.
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System Installation Remote Cabinet Installation The MA2000 MRC Rack Mount model is supplied with the required brackets already assembled to the sides of the cabinet as illustrated in the Figure 49 . MA2000 MRC Rack Model. Simply, mount the MA2000 MRC in the rack and secure with the supplied screws. Rack brackets Figure 4-9 .
System Installation Remote Cabinet Installation 4.3.4 Fiber Optic Connections NOTE: Keep in mind the rules for handling and connecting F/O cables. The F/O cables will be connected to the associated BU in the communication room at a later phase. 1. Install splice box near Remote Cabinet. 2.
System Installation Remote Cabinet Installation 4.3.5 Power Connections The power connections vary depending on whether the configuration is for an integrated power supply or for external power supplies. 4.3.5.1 Integrated Power Supply model · Connect the AC power connector to the connector on the internal plate as illustrated below.
System Installation MA2000-Lite Installation and Connections MA2000-Lite Installation and Connections MA2000-Lite is designed as a wall-mount installation – usually located in the communication shaft of the corresponding floor. The remote units are mounted externally to the MA2000-Lite device and their antenna outputs are connected to either side of the MA2000-Lite device. The combined outputs are then connected to the antennas in the covered area.
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System Installation MA2000-Lite Installation and Connections The following figure shows the RIU Lite mechanical drawing Figure 4-13. MA2000- Lite Mechanical Dimensions MA2000 Installation and Configuration Guide...
System Installation MA2000-Lite Installation and Connections 4.4.1 Mounting MA2000-Lite In order to mount MA2000-Lite on the wall, the cover is first removed, the tray and all installed elements are secured to the wall and the top cover assembled again. 1. Remove the top cover by pulling it towards the rear bracket and lifting it over the front brackets.
System Installation MA2000-Lite Installation and Connections 4.4.2 MA2000-Lite Connections This section describes the MA2000-Lite enclosure and its' external connections. (2) Power (4) To MA2000 RU Connections to MA2000 RU front panel RS232 front panel RS232 and Control (1) To Antennas connector (3) To MA2000 RU antenna connectors...
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MobileAccess2000 provides an entry level cost effective solution for current services and support for future services from the same or different operators. Support for additional bands is implemented by an RU module and RU specific hardware designed to prevent interference with other existing bands in the coverage area.
Upgrading and Configuration Examples Common USA Configurations Common USA Configurations 5.1.1 iDEN/SMR with PCS Add-on iDEN and SMR coverage is implemented by one remote unit. This type of configuration was designed to meet Nextel’s existing needs. MA1200 add-on module for PCS support can be integrated into the solution at any time in order to meet future needs.
Upgrading and Configuration Examples Common USA Configurations 5.1.2 Cell/PCS For infrastructures supporting a single Cell band and PCS, connect the RU according to the following figure. Cavity Cell DL RHU 2000 Cavity CELL/PCS 8x4 P1 Cell Duplexer N.C. 8x4 P5 Figure 5-2.
Upgrading and Configuration Examples Common USA Configurations 5.1.3 Cell/PCSH The following figure provides a description of how to connect up to three Cell/PCSH services. Note: In cases requiring more than one RHU, connect the additional units according to 2 and 3 configuration.
Upgrading and Configuration Examples AWS Add-On AWS Add-On The following figure shows the duplexer and 8x4 combiner connections for configurations with an AWS Add-On unit. Public Safety 700/800 NOTE: Both the MA2000 Public Safety 700/800 RHU and the corresponding filter unit are installed EXTERNALLY on the Cabinet.
Upgrading and Configuration Examples Typical International Configurations Typical International Configurations MA2000-Lite supports Cell/DCS and DCS. UMTS support can be added through MA1200 Add-On. 5.4.1 Typical Asian Configuration: Cell/DCS+ UMTS Figure 5-5. Cell/DCS and UMTS Configuration 5.4.2 Typical European & Middle East Configuration: EGSM/DCS + UMTS Configuration Figure 5-6.
Upgrading and Configuration Examples MA2000-Lite Cell/DCS and GSM/DCS Config for Telstra RHU 2000 Cavity iDEN DL BPF iDEN to 8x4 P6 to 8x4 P2 5-7. iDEN Configuration MA2000-Lite Cell/DCS and GSM/DCS Config for Telstra MA2000 Installation and Configuration Guide...
RF Parameters RF Frequency Range Services Frequency Range Uplink Downlink CELL 824-849 869-894 iDEN 806-824 851-869 890-915 935-960 E-GSM 880-915 925-960 Telstra 850M 824-849 869-890 896-902 929-941 1710-1785 1805-1880 1850-1910 1930-1990 G-PCS 1850-1915 1930-1995 UMTS 2100 1920-1980 2110-2170 MA2000 Installation and Configuration Guide...
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Appendix : System Specifications RF Parameters Low Band RF Parameters Low Band GSM/ CELL iDEN 800 DEN 900 TDMA/CDMA/WCDMA Sprint Sprint RU 2000 Max output PWR per antenna port 1 (comp) 2 carriers 4 carriers 8 carriers 12 carriers Mean Gain(dB)* Pin (dBm)* Input IP3 (dBm) AGC OFF Min...
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Appendix : System Specifications RF Parameters High Band *Factory set mean gain BU-RHU without RIU. May be field adjusted using system controller. SFDR for CDMA services is calculated in 100Kb/sec RF Parameters High Band PCS CDMA/WCDMA PCS GSM/TDMA RU 2000 Max output PWR per antenna port 1 (comp)
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Appendix : System Specifications RF Parameters RF Parameters MA1200 Add-on G-PCS CDMA/WCDMA G-PCS GSM/TDMA UMTS*** MA1200 A Max output PWR per antenna port 1 (comp) 2 carriers 4 carriers 8 carriers 12 carriers Mean Gain(dB)* Pin (dBm)* Input IP3 (dBm) AGC OFF Min Input IP3 (dBm) AGC ON Min...
Appendix : System Specifications System Specs System Specs Fiber Optic Specifications Optical output power <3.0mW Max. Optical budget 2 dB for fiber + 1 dB for connectors (assumed) = 3 dB total Optical loss per mated-pair 0.5dB (max) connectors Optical Connector SC/APC Fiber type 9/125 SM...
Appendix : System Specifications Specifications of Units Specifications of Units 6.1.1 MA 2000 MRC Remote Hub Supported Units : A total of up to five Remote Units (one being a MA 1200 Add-on module) (not including MA 850/860 which is installed externally) RF antenna connections : Four N-type female antenna connections Input power...
Appendix : System Specifications Ordering Information 6.1.5 Base unit Specifications Models: 4-port model, 8-port model (shown above) Supported services: Wideband device supporting all services supported by MA systems RF (total Input): 10 dBm max Power: Input power 20 to 48V DC Power consumption 14W (8-port BU) RF connections...
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Appendix : System Specifications Ordering Information 1200-PCS-AO-CB Add-on RHU - PCS service for cabinet 1200-G-PCS-AO-CB Add-on RHU supporting a PCS w/G-block for 2000 cabinet 1200-UMTSE-AO-CB Add-on RHU - UMTS service for cabinet 1200-PCS-AO-LT Add-on RHU - PCS service for Lite 1200-UMTSE-AO-LT Add-on RHU - UMTS service for Lite MobileAccess Universal Base Units...
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Appendix : System Specifications Ordering Information MobileAccess Radio Interface Unit (RIU) RIU-IM Radio Interface Unit RIU-BTSC-CELL BTS Conditioner for Cellular RIU-BTSC-IDEN BTS Conditioner for iDEN RIU-BTSC-PCS BTS Conditioner for PCS RIU-BTSC-G-PCS BTS Conditioner for PCS w/ G-Block support RIU-BTSC-SMR BTS Conditioner for SMR-Paging RIU-BTSC-GSM BTS Conditioner for GSM 900MHz RIU-BTSC-E-GSM...
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