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AN-100U Base Station
(Single Sector)
Installation Guidelines
Proprietary Redline Communications © 2006
Doc#70-00059-01-00
May 30, 2006
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  • Page 1 RedMAX AN-100U Base Station (Single Sector) Installation Guidelines Proprietary Redline Communications © 2006 Doc#70-00059-01-00 May 30, 2006 Page 1 of 38...
  • Page 2 Additionally, Redline makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, regarding the contents of this product. Redline Communications shall not be liable for any misuse regarding this product. The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Ethernet Settings ................. 32 3.5.3 Wireless Settings ................. 32 3.5.4 Testing Service Flows ................. 33 Antenna Alignment .................. 33 Alignment Using RSSI ................33 Appendices .................... 34 Proprietary Redline Communications © 2006 Doc #70-00059-01-00 May 30, 2006 Page 3 of 38...
  • Page 4 Table 5: ODU Installation - Minimum Antenna Separation........17 Table 6: IDU Installation - Terminal (IDU) Installation Checklist ......27 Table 7: Reference - DC Power Supply Cable Connections....... 34 Proprietary Redline Communications © 2006 Doc #70-00059-01-00 May 30, 2006...
  • Page 5: Important Safety Notices

    10. Do not place this product on or near a direct heat source, and avoid placing objects on the terminal. 11. Do not operate this device near water or in a wet location. Proprietary Redline Communications © 2006 Doc #70-00059-01-00 May 30, 2006...
  • Page 6: Important Warning Symbols

    CE Notice The transceiver and antenna equipment must be installed by a qualified professional installer and must be installed in compliance with regional, national, and local Proprietary Redline Communications © 2006 Doc #70-00059-01-00 May 30, 2006 Page 6 of 38...
  • Page 7: R&Tte Directive 1999/5/Ec Statements

    Refer to the AN-100U System Antenna Specifications (70-00032) for a list of Redline Communications approved antennas. Antennas not listed in this guide are outside the scope of this declaration.
  • Page 8: Information For Use In Canada

    Table 1: Notices - Community Language CE Declarations Spanish Por medio de la presente Redline Communications declara que el AN- 100U cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE Swedish Härmed intygar Redline Communications att denna AN-100U står I...
  • Page 9: Weee Product Return Process

    Figure 1: Notices - WEEE Logo In accordance with the WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) directive, 2002/96/EC, Redline Communications equipment is marked with the logo shown above. The WEEE directive seeks to increase recycling and re-use of electrical and electronic equipment. This symbol indicates that this product should not be disposed of as part of the local municipal waste program.
  • Page 10: Pre-Installation Requirements

    Ensure that the installation sites will meet performance requirements before moving to the next step. The completed path profile should include all information listed in the following table: Proprietary Redline Communications © 2006 Doc #70-00059-01-00 May 30, 2006 Page 10 of 38...
  • Page 11: Figure 3: Survey - Link Budget Tool Screen

    Vertical aiming for antenna (spirit level). Expected RSSI Use the Link Budget tool to determine the expected receive signal strength (RSSI). Figure 3: Survey - Link Budget Tool Screen Proprietary Redline Communications © 2006 Doc #70-00059-01-00 May 30, 2006 Page 11 of 38...
  • Page 12: Identify The Best Path

    IF cable, it is important to verify that building blueprints and/or drawings are up to date and accurate, and that all permissions are obtained for the required modifications. Proprietary Redline Communications © 2006 Doc #70-00059-01-00 May 30, 2006...
  • Page 13: Antenna Alignment

    If you have determined that it is appropriate to install lightning protection for your system, Redline certifies that the following devices are compatible with the AN- 100U equipment: Polyphaser part #104-1004T-A and #104-100T-B Figure 5: Unpacking - AN-100U Components Proprietary Redline Communications © 2006 Doc #70-00059-01-00 May 30, 2006 Page 13 of 38...
  • Page 14: An-100U Installation

    1. Attach the rear portion of the mounting bracket and confirm that it adjusts to the diameter of the antenna mast. The vertical mount bracket can accommodate mast diameters from 4.45 cm (1.75 in) to 11.45 cm (4.5 in). Proprietary Redline Communications © 2006 Doc #70-00059-01-00 May 30, 2006...
  • Page 15: Figure 6: Odu Installation - Antenna Bracket Assembly 1 Of 2

    The connectors must be finger- tight plus 1/8th turn only (N-type: 135 N-cm /12 lb-in) -- excessive twisting force may damage the connector on the antenna or transceiver. Use the correct tool! Proprietary Redline Communications © 2006 Doc #70-00059-01-00 May 30, 2006...
  • Page 16: Figure 7: Odu Installation - Antenna Bracket Assembly 2 Of 2

    (finger tighten plus 1/8th turn only!) and adequately weatherproofed. 10. The overall grounding to the tower of the unit may now be completed. Follow all local and national codes. Proprietary Redline Communications © 2006 Doc #70-00059-01-00 May 30, 2006 Page 16 of 38...
  • Page 17: Sector Controller Antenna

    Table 5: ODU Installation - Minimum Antenna Separation Orientation Minimum Distance Back to back 1.83 m (6 ft) Side to side 0.91 m (3 ft) Figure 9: ODU Installation - 4-Sector Antenna Spacing Proprietary Redline Communications © 2006 Doc #70-00059-01-00 May 30, 2006 Page 17 of 38...
  • Page 18: Antenna Positioning

    Mechanical tilting of sector antennas can further reduce co-channel and adjacent channel effects, with a slight reduction in sector size. Refer to section 3.6: Antenna Alignment on page 33. Proprietary Redline Communications © 2006 Doc #70-00059-01-00 May 30, 2006 Page 18 of 38...
  • Page 19: Antenna Polarization

    Co-channel deployment within the same cell requires the use of certified cross- polarized antennas and 180° degree (back-to-back) separation. Figure 11: ODU Installation - 4-Sector Antenna Freq./Polarization Proprietary Redline Communications © 2006 Doc #70-00059-01-00 May 30, 2006 Page 19 of 38...
  • Page 20: Figure 12: Odu Installation - 6-Sector Antenna Freq./Polarization

    ™ RedMAX AN-100U installation guidelines Figure 12: ODU Installation - 6-Sector Antenna Freq./Polarization Proprietary Redline Communications © 2006 Doc #70-00059-01-00 May 30, 2006 Page 20 of 38...
  • Page 21: Weatherproofing

    Figure 13: ODU Installation - Weatherproofing - Splicing Tape Pt. 1 2. Continue to wrap the tape tightly along the cable. Figure 14: ODU Installation - Weatherproofing - Splicing Tape Pt. 2 Proprietary Redline Communications © 2006 Doc #70-00059-01-00 May 30, 2006...
  • Page 22: If Cabling

    IF cable at the transceiver or indoor unit. Technical service personnel must employ the same cautions when bench-testing equipment prior to field deployment. Proprietary Redline Communications © 2006 Doc #70-00059-01-00 May 30, 2006...
  • Page 23: Lightning Protection

    The remaining energy on the IF cable shield and center conductor can be directed safely to ground by using a lightning arrestor in series with the IF cable. Proprietary Redline Communications © 2006 Doc #70-00059-01-00 May 30, 2006...
  • Page 24: Figure 17: Odu Installation - Lightning Protection Connections

    Only the shield of the IF cable should be bonded to the grounding points. There is DC current flowing in the center conductor and any connection to the center conductor will interfere with the DC current and cause equipment malfunction. Proprietary Redline Communications © 2006 Doc #70-00059-01-00 May 30, 2006...
  • Page 25: Figure 18: Odu Installation - N-Type In-Line And Bulkhead Mount Units

    N-Type bulkhead mount (104-1004T-A), and one female-male N- Type in-line mount (104-1004T-B). Figure 18: ODU Installation - N-Type In-Line and Bulkhead Mount Units Figure 19: ODU Installation - Lightning Protector Mounting Proprietary Redline Communications © 2006 Doc #70-00059-01-00 May 30, 2006 Page 25 of 38...
  • Page 26: Figure 20: Odu Installation - Lightning Protection Cable Connections

    ™ RedMAX AN-100U installation guidelines Figure 20: ODU Installation - Lightning Protection Cable Connections Proprietary Redline Communications © 2006 Doc #70-00059-01-00 May 30, 2006 Page 26 of 38...
  • Page 27: An-100U Idu Installation

    ETSI mounting brackets (optional) Power: AC or DC power source (depends on equipment option) Customer Ethernet port cabling supplied Building ground connection Items Grounding wire Cable ties, etc. Proprietary Redline Communications © 2006 Doc #70-00059-01-00 May 30, 2006 Page 27 of 38...
  • Page 28: Mounting

    Figure 22: IDU Installation - AN-100U ETSI Mounting Dimensions Figure 23: IDU Installation - AN-100U ETSI Rack Mount Proprietary Redline Communications © 2006 Doc #70-00059-01-00 May 30, 2006 Page 28 of 38...
  • Page 29: Grounding

    2. Check drilling requirements (through a wall or ceiling) for routing the cable. 3. Avoid excessive force or stress on the connectors that may damage the cable. 4. Do not use connectors as cable grips to pull cable through a raceway/conduit. Proprietary Redline Communications © 2006 Doc #70-00059-01-00 May 30, 2006...
  • Page 30: Collocated Sector Controllers

    Use of the GPS clock minimizes inter-cell interference through accurate coordination of transmit and receive periods. Figure 24: IDU Installation - Time Synchronization Connections Proprietary Redline Communications © 2006 Doc #70-00059-01-00 May 30, 2006 Page 30 of 38...
  • Page 31: Frequency Selection

    (192.168.101.3). The General Information screen is displayed and the operator can now login to the terminal. Figure 25: IDU Installation - Browser Address Field Proprietary Redline Communications © 2006 Doc #70-00059-01-00 May 30, 2006 Page 31 of 38...
  • Page 32: Ethernet Settings

    Channel Size: Set the channel size. Guard Interval: Set the cyclic prefix. Channel ID: Set the channel identifier. The AN-100U and subscriber station must have the same settings. Proprietary Redline Communications © 2006 Doc #70-00059-01-00 May 30, 2006 Page 32 of 38...
  • Page 33: Testing Service Flows

    If the link is non line-of-sight (NLOS), a suitable reflecting surface (building or billboard) must be used. NLOS installations can only be verified by actual installation and testing of the systems. Proprietary Redline Communications © 2006 Doc #70-00059-01-00 May 30, 2006...
  • Page 34: Appendices

    Negative DC Power Positive DC Power Wire Color (-18 to –72 VDC) (+18 to +72 VDC) Blue Negative power Power Return Black Power Return Positive Power Schematics Proprietary Redline Communications © 2006 Doc #70-00059-01-00 May 30, 2006 Page 34 of 38...
  • Page 35: If Cable Assembly Drawing

    ™ RedMAX AN-100U installation guidelines IF Cable Assembly Drawing This section provides information about assembling the IF cable. Figure 27: Reference - IF Cable Assembly Drawing Proprietary Redline Communications © 2006 Doc #70-00059-01-00 May 30, 2006 Page 35 of 38...
  • Page 36: Tb3435T7 An-100U Transceiver Drawing

    ™ RedMAX AN-100U installation guidelines TB3435T7 AN-100U Transceiver Drawing Figure 28: Reference - R-35 AN-100U Radio - Dimensions - 1 of 2 Proprietary Redline Communications © 2006 Doc #70-00059-01-00 May 30, 2006 Page 36 of 38...
  • Page 37: Figure 29: Reference - R-35 An-100U - Radio Dimensions - 2 Of 2

    ™ RedMAX AN-100U installation guidelines Figure 29: Reference - R-35 AN-100U - Radio Dimensions - 2 of 2 Proprietary Redline Communications © 2006 Doc #70-00059-01-00 May 30, 2006 Page 37 of 38...
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