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ION™-M7P/8P S
(Q cabinet)
Optical
Remote Unit
User's Manual
MF0132APA

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  • Page 1 ION™-M7P/8P S (Q cabinet) Optical Remote Unit User's Manual MF0132APA...
  • Page 2 All rights reserved. Andrew Solutions is a trademark of CommScope, Inc. All information contained in this manual has been revised thoroughly. Yet Andrew Solutions accepts no liability for any omissions or faults. Andrew Solutions reserves the right to change all hard- and software characteristics without notice.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. GENERAL 1.1. USED ABBREVIATIONS 1.2. HEALTH AND SAFETY WARNINGS 1.3. ABOUT ANDREW SOLUTIONS 1.4. INTERNATIONAL CONTACT ADDRESSES FOR WIG CUSTOMER SUPPORT 12 2. INTRODUCTION 2.1. PURPOSE 2.2. THE ION-M7P/8P S (INTELLIGENT OPTICAL NETWORK; MMR) 3. FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION 3.1.
  • Page 4 User’s Manual for ION-M7P/8P S 5. ALARMS 5.1. BITE AND ALARMS 5.2. HANDLING OF ALARMS 5.3. ALARM STATUS 5.4. STATUS LED ALARMS 5.5. RELAY ALARM CONNECTING BOARD 5.5.1. External-Alarm Inputs and Outputs 5.5.2. Layout and Connector Description 5.6. REDUNDANCY RELAY CONFIGURATION 5.7.
  • Page 5 FIGURES AND TABLES figure 3-1 Configuration of an ION-M7P/ 8P S............17 figure 3-2 ION-M7P/8P S, lid ..................18 figure 3-3 ION-M7P/8P S, base ................18 figure 4-1 Wall mounting................... 20 figure 4-2 Pole mounting ..................20 figure 4-3 ION-M7P/8P S, connector flange, exemplary ........... 22 figure 4-4 Grounding bolt ..................
  • Page 6 User’s Manual for ION-M7P/8P S For your notes: Page 6 MF0132APA.doc...
  • Page 7: General

    1 General 1. GENERAL 1.1. USED ABBREVIATIONS Automatic Level Control AMPS American Mobile Phone System or Advanced Mobile Phone System APAC Automatic Power Adjustment Circuit Advanced Wireless Services Battery Backup Unit BCCH Broadcast Control Channel BITE Built-In Test Equipment Base Transceiver Station CDMA Code Division Multiple Access CEPT...
  • Page 8 User’s Manual for ION-M7P/8P S SISO Single Input Single Output Switching Point Detector SRMU Subrack Master Unit = OTRx (Optical Transceiver) Traffic Channel Time-Division Duplex TDMA Time Division Multiple Access Transmitter Uplink Universal Measurement Receiver UMTS Universal Mobile Telecommunication System Uninterruptible Power Supply VSWR Voltage Standing Wave Ratio...
  • Page 9: Health And Safety Warnings

    1 General 1.2. HEALTH AND SAFETY WARNINGS 1. Only suitably qualified personnel is allowed to work on this unit and only after becoming familiar with all safety notices, installation, operation and maintenance procedures contained in this manual. 2. Read and obey all the warning labels attached to the unit. Make sure that the warning labels are kept in a legible condition and replace any missing or damaged labels.
  • Page 10 User’s Manual for ION-M7P/8P S 12. ESD precautions must be observed! Before commencing maintenance work, use the available grounding system to connect ESD protection measures. 13. This unit complies with European standard EN60950. 14. Make sure the system settings are according to the intended use (see also product information of manufacturer) and regulatory requirements are met.
  • Page 11: About Andrew Solutions

    Andrew Wireless Systems GmbH belongs to the Wireless Innovations Group (WIG). Being a part of Andrew Solutions, WIG has unparalleled experience in providing RF coverage and capacity solution for wireless networks in both indoor and outdoor environment.
  • Page 12: International Contact Addresses For Wig Customer Support

    + 55-15-2102-4001 +52-55-1346-1901 E-mail WIsupport@andrew.com E-mail WIsupport@andrew.com APAC Countries: China Australia Andrew Corporation (Australia) Andrew Solutions Hong Kong LLC Pty Ltd. Room 915 Unit 1 Chevalier Commercial Centre 153 Barry Road 8 Wang Hoi Rd Campbellfield Mail Mail Kowloon Bay SAR...
  • Page 13 +43-1706-39-99-10 Phone +41-62-386-1260 +43-1706-39-99-9 +41-62-386-1261 E-mail WIsupport.austria@andrew.com E-mail support.ch@andrew.com Italy Spain & Portugal Andrew Wireless Systems S.r.l., Faenza, Andrew Solutions España S.A. Italy Via de Crescenzi 40 C/ Salvatierra, 5 - 3 Mail Faenza 48018 Mail 28034 Madrid Italy Spain...
  • Page 14 User’s Manual for ION-M7P/8P S For your notes: Page 14 MF0132APA.doc...
  • Page 15: Introduction

    2.2. THE ION-M7P/8P S (INTELLIGENT OPTICAL NETWORK; MMR) The Andrew ION-M7P/8P S is a multi-operator remote unit with various extension units. It is used in conjunction with a master unit in the ION optical distribution system. This system transports the entire 700 MHz public safety and 800 MHz LMR frequency bands simultaneously, providing a cost-efficient solution for distributing capacity from one or more base stations.
  • Page 16 An auto leveling function compensates for the optical link loss making installation easy and quick. The entire system may be monitored remotely via an Andrew OMC. This is a comprehensive management platform with SNMP protocol and X.733 standard implemented.
  • Page 17: Functional Description

    3 Functional Description 3. FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION 3.1. GENERAL The following figure shows the configuration of an ION-M7P/8P S: Crossband Coupler (CC) Crossband Coupler (CC) Drawer Power Amplifier 1 Part of output CC Module I²C +28 VDC Drawer Power Amplifier 1 ANT DL I²C +28 VDC...
  • Page 18: Components Of The Ion-M7P/8P S Remote Unit

    User’s Manual for ION-M7P/8P S 3.2. COMPONENTS OF THE ION-M7P/8P S REMOTE UNIT The actual configuration of the remote unit can be seen at the configuration list which is part of the delivery. The following figure shows an exemplary view of an ION-M7P/8P S remote unit to illustrate the individual components.
  • Page 19: Commissioning

    4 Commissioning 4. COMMISSIONING 4.1. MECHANICAL INSTALLATION 4.1.1. General Read the health and safety warnings in chapter 1.2 Health and Safety Warnings. 1. Do not install the unit in a way or at a place where the specifications outlined in the Environmental and Safety Specifications leaflet of the manufacturer are not met.
  • Page 20: Wall And Pole Mounting

    User’s Manual for ION-M7P/8P S 4.1.2. Wall and Pole Mounting Wall and pole mounting equipment for the unit is available. For the according mounting please refer to the mounting plan (drawing) that is part of the delivery. V1628M1 V1628M0 figure 4-1 Wall mounting figure 4-2 Pole mounting Page 20 MF0132APA.doc...
  • Page 21: Electrical Installation

    4 Commissioning 4.2. ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION 4.2.1. General Read the health and safety warnings in chapter 1.2 Health and Safety Warnings. 1. This unit contains dangerous voltages. Loss of life, severe personal injury or property damage can be the result if the instructions contained in this manual are not followed.
  • Page 22: Connections

    User’s Manual for ION-M7P/8P S 4.2.2. Connections BBU connector Status LED Connector to Substitute Unit connector Mains N-antenna connectors connector Connectors to Connectors to Optical main unit Redundant RU connector figure 4-3 ION-M7P/8P S, connector flange, exemplary 4.2.3. Grounding Grounding must be carried out. Connect an earth-bonding cable to the grounding connection provided at the outside of the remote unit (see chapter 4.2.2 Connections).
  • Page 23: Power Connection

    4 Commissioning After loosening the hex nut, connect the earth-bonding cable between the two washers as illustrated in the figure above. Then, fasten all parts again with the hex nut. The PE cables must have a minimum cross section of 16mm 4.2.4.
  • Page 24: Connection Of The Antenna Cables

    User’s Manual for ION-M7P/8P S Note: Do not connect or disconnect the power cord at the mains connector while power is on. Turn off mains * power before connecting the power cord at the remote unit, then, engage mains again. * Mains power must be interrupted with an external mains breaker.
  • Page 25: Optical-Fibre-Cable Connection - Rules

    4 Commissioning 4.5. OPTICAL-FIBRE-CABLE CONNECTION - RULES Optical signals are transmitted by use of optical fibres. When connecting these fibres observe the following instructions. Note: Care should be taken when connecting and disconnecting fibre-optic cables. Scratches and dust significantly affect system performance and may permanently damage the connector.
  • Page 26: Protective Plug

    User’s Manual for ION-M7P/8P S Remove fibre-optic protective caps. Do not bend the fibre-optic cable in a tight radius (< 4 cm) as this may cause cable damage and interrupt transmission. Using high-grade alcohol and lint-free cotton cleaning swabs, clean the end of the fibre-optic cable that will be inserted in the optical connectors on the donor interface box.
  • Page 27 4 Commissioning For plug assembly, observe the following instruction: 1. Pass one or two contacts through the backshell and the clamp ring. 2. Place the contact(s) on the lower insulation body by pushing the groove of the contact into the cavity. If there is only one contact, cavity A must be used. * 3.
  • Page 28: Protective-Tube Kit

    User’s Manual for ION-M7P/8P S 7. Bring the plastic ring over the cable(s), push it into the backshell and compress the seals and plastic ring by screwing the clamp ring tight (no gap) using a spanner with opening 20. *** Screw tight until gap is closed 8.
  • Page 29: Figure 4-8 Tube-Kit Installation

    4 Commissioning prot ect ive plug f ibre cable plast ic ring Screw t he reducer t o t he prot ect ive plug reducer backshell wit hout gap. coupling Place t he appropriat e seal part s (wit h) one groove f or one cont act or t wo grooves f or t wo cont act s) over t he cable(s) and push t hem int o...
  • Page 30: Commissioning

    User’s Manual for ION-M7P/8P S 4.6. COMMISSIONING Read the health and safety warnings in chapter 1.2 Health and Safety Warnings as well as the description carefully to avoid mistakes and proceed step by step as described! Do not operate the remote 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 31 4 Commissioning Commissioning an ION-M Remote Unit Manual for Remote Start Unit Philips Preperation screwdriver Unpack RU, RU 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 32 User’s Manual for ION-M7P/8P S LED on? Check power switch inside RU (RUs with door). Check mains cabling. Check mains power. LED status Internal Error Change power supply (RUs with a door) Reduce environmental temperature. Eliminate thermal short circuit. Disconnect and connect mains. Fans Orange should run.
  • Page 33: 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 the optical interface. All occurring alarms can be checked via software at the master unit. 5.2. HANDLING OF ALARMS As soon as the software acknowledges a valid alarm, a message is transmitted to the master unit.
  • Page 34: Figure 5-1 Alarm Triggering

    User’s Manual for ION-M7P/8P S Status LED indication Alarms Possible on-site measures Alarms directly related to RU: Change power supply (RUs with door). Power 28 V Replace the affected remote unit. Reduce environmental temperature. Temperature Eliminate thermal short circuit. Disconnect and connect mains. Fans Fan * should run.
  • Page 35: Relay Alarm Connecting Board

    5 Alarms 5.5. RELAY ALARM CONNECTING BOARD 5.5.1. External-Alarm Inputs and Outputs There are four alarm inputs and four alarm outputs. The alarm outputs are potential- free relay contacts. They can be used to monitor alarms with an external-alarm indicator. Each alarm output can be set individually to any alarm at the remote unit. For details please refer to the according chapter in the software manual of the master unit.
  • Page 36: Layout And Connector Description

    User’s Manual for ION-M7P/8P S 5.5.2. Layout and Connector Description +28 V Ext. Alarm Inputs Alarm Outputs RF Relay for redundancy switchover figure 5-2 Relay alarm connecting board, description of connectors Connector Description Connector Description Ext. Alarm IN 1 Ext. Alarm 1 Common Ext.
  • Page 37: Redundancy Relay Configuration

    5 Alarms The alarm outputs are potential-free. They can be used to monitor alarms with an external alarm indicator. Devices connected to these outputs must not exceed a maximum switching power of 28 Vdc, 0.5 A. For the location of the connecting clamps of the alarm outputs see figure above.
  • Page 38: Troubleshooting

    User’s Manual for ION-M7P/8P S Via the redundancy relay (see illustration below), signals are switched from the Main Unit to the Substitute Unit in case an alarm raise appears in the main unit. Alarms that shall switch service to Substitute Unit in alarm condition can be selected via web interface, see description in separate software manual.
  • Page 39: Maintenance

    6 Maintenance 6. MAINTENANCE 6.1. GENERAL Read the health and safety warnings in chapter 1.2 Health and Safety Warnings. Note: The remote unit does not require preventative maintenance measures. Maintenance of the ION-M7P/8P S should be performed on a FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) basis only.
  • Page 40: Opening And Closing Of The Cabinet

    User’s Manual for ION-M7P/8P S 6.2. OPENING AND CLOSING OF THE CABINET Before opening the cabinet of the unit, observe the instructions in chapter 4.1.1 General. To open the cabinet of the remote unit, first dismount the locker by unlocking it with the key Front cover (which is part of the delivery) and pulling it out carefully in direction of the arrow marked in...
  • Page 41: Replacement Of Power Supply

    6 Maintenance 6.3. REPLACEMENT OF POWER SUPPLY To remove the power supply, disconnect mains, mains cable and DC cable. Unscrew the five hexagon socket head cap screws (circle-marked in illustration below) with an Allen key. Pull the power supply out. Apply heat-conducting paste to the mounting surface of the new power supply.
  • Page 42: Replacement Of Fan Unit

    User’s Manual for ION-M7P/8P S 6.4. REPLACEMENT OF FAN UNIT The fan unit is an FRU in the ION-M7P/8P S. figure 6-4 Fan unit screws Unscrew the three M5x16 socket-head screws by which the fan unit is screwed to the cabinet.
  • Page 43: Appendix

    7 Appendix 7. APPENDIX 7.1. LAYOUT figure 7-1 Layout of ION-M7P/8P S, lid Page 43...
  • Page 44: Specifications

    User’s Manual for ION-M7P/8P S figure 7-2 Layout of ION-M7P/8P S, base 7.2. SPECIFICATIONS Detailed ION-M7P/8PS product specifications are available upon request. Page 44 MF0132APA.doc...
  • Page 45: Index

    8 Index 8. INDEX Abbreviations............7 Health and Safety Warnings........9 Address of Andrew Wireless Systems GmbH..13 Alarms Alarm Status ............ 33 Bite and Alarms ..........33 Installation External............35 Electrical ............21 Handling of Alarms .......... 33 Mechanical ............19 List ..............

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