CalAmp Sentry 4G-900 Pico Base Station Installation And Setup Manual
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- Page 1 Sentry 4G-900 Pico Base Station Installation and Setup Guide PN: 001-9290-001 Revision 1 May 2010...
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Page 2: Preface Material
IN NO EVENT SHALL CALAMP OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES,INCLUDING,WITHOUT LIMITATION,LOST PROFITS OR LOSS OR DAMAGE TO DATA ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS MANUAL, EVEN IF CALAMP OR ITS SUPPLIERS HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. - Page 3 Protection of Electronic Computer/Data Processing Equipment, ANSI/NFPA 75. RF Exposure Sentry 4G-900 Pico Base Station is compliant with the requirements set forth in CFR 47 section 1.1307, addressing RF Exposure from radio frequency devices as defined in OET Bulletin 65. The outdoor base station should be positioned more than 0.6 feet (20 cm) from humans.
- Page 4 Servicing Do not open the cover of this product and attempt service unless instructed by a CalAmp certified technician. Refer all repairs to qualified service personnel. Removing the covers or modifying any part of this device voids its warranty. Keep away from electric power lines! Carefully read and follow all instructions in this manual.
- Page 5 Important Note: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
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Page 6: About This Guide
About This Guide This user guide provides essential product functionality with all the information necessary to professionally install and configure the Sentry 4G-900 Pico Base Station. This guide is intended for experienced technicians and operators. It is assumed that the customers installing, operating and maintaining this product are familiar with WiMAX technologies and procedures. -
Page 7: List Of Acronyms
List of Acronyms Access Service Network Customer Premise Equipment File Transfer Protocol Gateway HTTP Hypertext Transport Protocol Indoor Units IEEE Institute of Electronic and Eclectic Engineers Internet Protocol Local Area Network Line-of-sight Network Management System Outdoor Units Quality of Service Radio Frequency Service Level Agreements SNMP... -
Page 8: Table Of Contents
About This Guide ..........................VI List of Acronyms ..........................VII Table of Contents..........................VIII Introduction ........................10 1.1 About Sentry 4G-900 Pico Base Station ..................10 1.1.1 Main Features and Capabilities ..................11 1.2 System Architecture ........................11 1.3 Interfaces ..........................12 1.3.1 Bottom Panel ........................ - Page 9 3.4.7 Connect the Pico Base Data Adapter .................. 22 Setup ..........................24 4.1 Connecting Pico Base to Web Interface ..................24 4.2 Verifying IP Connectivity ......................25 Troubleshooting ....................... 26 5.1 No IP connectivity ........................26 5.2 No Serial Connection ........................26 Appendix A –...
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Page 10: Introduction
About Sentry 4G-900 Pico Base Station CalAmp Sentry 4G-900 Pico Base Station is a single sector station used to enhance outdoor and indoor WiMAX coverage and capacity. The unit is easily installable, powered by PoE and supports remote management. Sentry 4G-900 Pico Base provides the full base station functionality necessary for serving a single sector and operating in the 902-928 MHz ISM band. -
Page 11: Main Features And Capabilities
1.1.1 Main Features and Capabilities All outdoor, one-box Pico Base Station solution GPS synchronization MIMO (2x2) support NLOS Small footprint and light weight enables simple installation and deployment by a single person IEEE802.16e Wave2 Standard Compliance Backbone Ethernet connectivity via a 10/100 Base-T network interface Supports fixed and mobile CPEs Supports 3.5 MHz, 5MHz,7MHz and 10MHz channel bandwidth Traffic classification and connection establishment initiation... -
Page 12: Interfaces
RF antenna connection external antenna or Female Screwed-on omni- directional antenna Console RJ45 Cat5 ETH Low level CLI for CalAmp Computer technical personnel. RS- DC + ETH RJ45 Cat5 ETH DC 1.5A + Ethernet Cat5 PoE data adapter 1 screw #10 AWG bare Grounding lug. -
Page 13: Top Panel
1.3.2 Top Panel The top panel supports the built-in GPS antenna. (An external GPS antenna can be connected to the bottom panel GPS connector). See section 0 for more information on GPS antennas and installation criteria. The figure below shows the Pico Base mounted on a pole. Integrated GPS antenna Figure 4. -
Page 14: Site And Installation Requirements
Pico Base Installation Location WARNING! – ASE UNIT MUST ALWAYS BE INSTALLED VERTICALLY AND TOP DOWN WITH THE CONNECTORS ON THE UNDERSIDE FOR PROTECTION This section describes the criteria that should be considered when selecting the Pico Base installation location. 2.1.1 Criteria for Outdoor Locations Take into account your site plan and local regulations that define distance from populated areas. -
Page 15: Installation Procedure
2. Perform a visual inspection to reveal any physical damage to the equipment. Note: In case of damage, contact the shipping company. 3. Verify that all of the equipment (listed below) is included. Otherwise contact CalAmp. 4. The Pico Base is shipped with the following equipment: Sentry 4G-900 Pico Base Station. -
Page 16: Required Tools And Materials
Required Tools and Materials In order to install the Pico Base, a standard professional toolbox is required. Installing the Pico Base Note: Should be installed at highest possible point! Important! The equipment should be installed in compliance with the National Electrical Code (NEC), ANSI/NFPA 70, the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), Part 1, CSA C22.1;... -
Page 17: Cover Console Port
3.4.2 Cover Console Port The Console port is only used for maintenance operations performed by authorized service personnel and should be closed in normal conditions. Secure the Console port with both of the (supplied) screws to the port panel. See figure below. Note: See Appendix C –... -
Page 18: Assemble Mounting Bracket
4. Align the cap ridge with slot in port and insert both screws into the cover screw holes and insert in to corresponding screw holes located at the top-left and bottom-right of the DC/Ethernet port. 5. Tighten the screws and secure cover to port. 3.4.4 Assemble Mounting Bracket To assemble the mounting bracket on the Pico Base unit... -
Page 19: Mount The Pico Base
3.4.5 Mount the Pico Base Note: The Pico Base can be attached to any wall that can support the load of the unit. To mount the unit on the wall 1. Determine the location of the Pico Base mounting bracket and mark the drilling holes on the wall surface based on the brackets’... -
Page 20: Pole Mount
Note: The unit can be attached to any pipe or pole with a 1.75” to 10" diameter. To mount the Pico Base on a pole 1. Assemble the wall-mounting bracket to the rear side of the unit (rib-side) – see 3.4.2. 2. -
Page 21: Antenna Connections
3.4.6 Antenna Connections MPORTANT HE PART OF THE ANTENNA THAT IS CONNECTED TO THE CENTRAL PIN OF THE ANTENNA CONNECTOR SOULD BE COVERED BY ISOLATION MATERIAL WHICH IS (UV) SUFFICIENTLY RESISTANT TO DEGRADATION BY ULTRA VIOLET RADIATION Note: See 2.1.3 for antenna grounding requirements. Connect the omni-antennas to the N-Type ANT1 and ANT2 connectors and connect the grounding lug to the common ground. -
Page 22: Connect The Pico Base Data Adapter
3.4.7 Connect the Pico Base Data Adapter The Data Adapter is a combined data and power adapter that interfaces to the customer’s Outdoor Unit wireless device and is used to power the Pico Base and to distribute data. The Data Adapter unit includes a single output RJ-45 connector (for connection to an IEEE802.3 compatible device) that provides bi-directional 10/100 Base-T data and power to the outdoor equipment over a Cat5e cable. - Page 23 2. Connect the Data Adapter to a Switch/Router by interconnecting the Data Adapters’ Ethernet port and the Switch/Router 10/100 Base T-port using a Cat5e cable. 3. Connect the Data Adapter to the 110V/220V AC mains using the supplied cable. MPORTANT EFORE CONNECTING THE DATA ADAPTER TO THE MAIN OUTLET VERIFY THAT ALL SYSTEM COMPONENTS ARE PROPERLY INSTALLED AKE SURE THAT ALL CABLE CONNECTORS ARE SECURELY POSITIONED IN THE...
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Page 24: Setup
The initial setup procedure consists of: Configuring the computers’ network parameters and connecting the Pico Base to the Web interface Verifying IP connectivity Connecting Pico Base to Web Interface To configure computer network parameters and connect the Pico Base unit to the Web Interface 1. -
Page 25: Verifying Ip Connectivity
Assign your computer the following IP address and subnet. In the IP address area: Enter the IP address 192.168.100.99 Enter the subnet 255.255.255.0 3. Open your WEB browser and enter 192.168.100.100. The following Login window appears. Verifying IP Connectivity Refer to the CalAmp NMS User Manual... -
Page 26: Troubleshooting
2. In the terminal type the command: showIPAddr. The Pico Base IP address will be displayed. 3. Try to ping the Pico Base unit address. 4. If connectivity is still not established, contact CalAmp customer support No Serial Connection If there is no serial connection when using the serial cable perform the following: Verify IP connectivity using ping to the Pico Base unit IP address (see 5.1). -
Page 27: Appendix A - Specifications
– – Radio and Modem Frequency 903.90-926.10 MHz for 3.5 MHz Channels 904.65-925.30 MHz for 5 MHz Channels 905.75-924.20 MHz for 7 MHz Channels 907.25-922.70 MHz for 10 MHz Channels Radio Access Method IEEE802.16-2005 (16e OFDMA) Operation Mode Channel Bandwidth 3.5Mhz, 5 MHz, 7Mhz, 10 MHz Frequency Resolution 0.25 MHz... - Page 28 Enclosure Type3R (IP66) Immunity EN61000-4-2 EN61000-4-4 EN61000-4-5 Radio FCC Part 15 Subpart C Industry Canada RSS-210 ETSI EN302 326 Mechanical Dimensions [HxWxD] 24cm x 20cm x 4cm Weight <4Kg...
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Page 29: Appendix B - Idu To Odu Cable Specifications
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Page 30: Appendix C - Console Connector
The following table provides a description of the connector pin out. Table 4: Maintenance connector Pin Number Type Console port The serial cable used to connect the Pico Base to the console is supplied by CalAmp: Cable Type – Cat5 Cable Connectors – DB9F; RJ45 Cable Length – 2m... -
Page 31: Appendix D - Mechanical Drawing
The following figure shows the Pico Base units’ dimensions (and with the mounting bracket).