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- Page 1 Nova-227 OD 2x250mW TDD eNodeB Installation Guide August 2019 Version 1.5...
- Page 2 About This Document This document is intended for personnel who will be installing the Baicells Nova-227 Outdoor 2*250mW Time Division Duplexing (TDD) eNodeB (eNB). The information includes preparation of installation tools and materials, guidance on cell site location and other considerations, and procedures for properly installing the eNB.
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Page 3: Safety Information
Support Resources • Documentation - Baicells product data sheets, this document, and other technical manuals may be found at Baicells > Resources > Documentation. • BaiTips - The BaiTips, under Baicells > Resources > BaiTips are where periodic suggestions about how to improve equipment performance are posted. •... - Page 4 Warning This product relies on the existing building or structure for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. Ensure that the protective device is rated no greater than 20A. W W arning Do not operate this wireless network device near unshielded blasting caps or in an explosive environment unless the device has been modified and qualified for such use.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents 1WOverview ........................7 1.1 Introduction ......................... 7 1.2 Features ........................8 2WInstallationWPreparation ....................8 2.1 Personnel & Network Design ..................8 2.2 Materials & Tools ......................9 2.3 Form Factor ........................9 2.4 Location & Environment .................... 10 2.5 Grounding &... - Page 6 List of Figures Figure 1–1: LTE Network Architecture ..................7 Figure 1–2: Nova-227 eNB ......................8 Figure 2–1: LEDs & Interface ..................... 9 Figure 2–2: Weatherproofing ....................11 Figure 2–3: CloudCore Login ....................11 Figure 3–1: Installation Process ....................12 Figure 3–2: Mounting Bracket ....................
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Page 7: 1Woverview
Overview 1.1 Introduction The Baicells Nova-227 Outdoor 2*250mW Time Division Duplexing (TDD) eNodeB (eNB) is an outdoor micro base station that enables wired and wireless broadband access to Long-Term Evolution (LTE) backbone networks (Figure 1–1). The low-cost Nova-227 eNB supports high- speed broadband data and voice services, helping telecom operators, broadband operators, and enterprises to serve customers in locations that might otherwise be difficult to reach. -
Page 8: Features
1.2 Features Key features of the Nova-227 eNB include the following. Front and side drawings of Nova-227 are shown in Figure 1–2. • Supports standard LTE TDD bands 41/42/43/48; customization may be requested • Integrated design of baseband and RF processing, saving cost and optimizing power •... -
Page 9: Materials & Tools
2.3 Form Factor The Nova-227 eNB has a sleek form factor: 9.8 in (H) x 9.8 in (W) x 3.2 in (D) / 248mm (H) x 248mm (W) x 80mm (D). It weighs only 4.4 lbs (2 kg). Figure 2–1 shows the side LED indicators and interface. -
Page 10: Location & Environment
TableW2-2:WLEDs Identity Color Status Description Steady on Power is on Green No power supply Steady on The cell is activated Green The cell is not activated Fast flash: 0.125s on, 0.125s off The board is loading Green Slow flash: 1s on, 1s off The board is normal No power input, or board fault Steady on... -
Page 11: Weatherproofing
2.6 Weatherproofing To protect the connection points from weather and climate, clean each connection point before installing cold shrink tubes, per the following (Figure 2–2). Insert the cable into the cold shrink tube. Tighten the connector. Push the cold shrink tube to the top joint, and pull out the strip. Ensure the cold shrink tube is tightly fitted with the connection. -
Page 12: 3Winstallation
Installation 3.1 Process Overview Figure 3–1 provides an overview of the installation process. FigureW3–1:WInstallationWProcess 3.2 Install eNB on Pole or Wall 3.2.1 InstallWonWPole Check to ensure the diameter of the pole is in the range of 1.6-3.9 inches (40-100 mm). Follow the steps below to install the eNB on a pole. -
Page 13: Install On Wall
FigureW3–3:WPoleWAttachment 3. Adjust the eNB to the proper angle based on RF coverage goals, and tighten the screws. 3.2.2 InstallWonWWall Ensure that the wall can bear at least 4 times the weight of the eNB. Follow the steps below to install the eNB on the wall. 1. -
Page 14: Connect Ethernet Cable
3.3 Connect Ethernet Cable Follow these steps to attach the Ethernet cable to the eNB. 1. Unscrew 3 screws on the cover of the wiring cavity (Figure 3–6) using M4 cross screwdriver, and open the wiring cavity cover. FigureW3–6:WWiringWCavity 2. Connect the Ethernet cable to the ETH interface in the wiring cavity. 3. -
Page 15: Power On To Check Leds
3.5 Power on to Check LEDs Power on the eNB, and check that the LED indicators are lighting as expected (Figure 3–8): powered on, running, and active with no alarms. Refer to the LED descriptions in Table 3-3. FigureW3–8:WCheckWLEDs 3.6 Check eNB Status in Software You will need to check that the eNB status is reported as active. -
Page 16: Omc
FigureW3–9:WActiveWStatusW(eNBWGUI) 3.6.2 OMC To check the eNB's status using OMC, follow the steps below. 1. Open a Web browser, and enter the CloudCore address: https://cloudcore.cloudapp.net/cloudcore/ 2. Go to eNB > Monitor, and check the Active Status field as shown in Figure 3–10. If the status is not reported as active, contact Baicells support. -
Page 17: Appendixwa:wtechnicalwspecifications
Appendix A: Technical Specifications For the latest technical specifications, refer to the data sheets on the Baicells website. Hardware Specifications Item Description LTE Mode Frequency Bands 41/42/43/48 Channel Bandwidth 5/10/15/20 MHz (Model pBS2120 only supports 10/20 MHz) Output Power 24 dBm / antenna Power Supply PoE+, IEEE 802.3at standard Receive Sensitivity... -
Page 18: Environmental Specifications
70 kPa ~ 106 kPa Ingress Protection Rating IP66 Global Part Numbers Nova-227 outdoor TDD eNodeB - LTE Release 9, 2x250mW (24 dBm), 2 port, 10.5 dBi integrated 65-degree antenna, 2.5 GHz, B41 • FCC certification: 2AG32PBS11004 pBS11004 (2501-2685 MHz) •... -
Page 19: Appendixwb:wregulatorywcompliance
Appendix B: Regulatory Compliance FCC Compliance 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. Any 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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