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  • Page 1 ® OneCell Hardware Installation, RP5000 series Release 4.0 Document Number: M0300A2 Document Revision: 4.0.11 Date: January 2020 DRAFT...
  • Page 2 Copyright 2020 CommScope, All rights reserved.  THIS DOCUMENT HAS BEEN DEVELOPED BY COMMSCOPE, AND IS INTENDED FOR THE USE OF ITS CUSTOMERS AND CUSTOMER SUPPORT PERSONNEL. THE SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION REGARDING THE PRODUCTS IN THIS MANUAL ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. ALL STATEMENTS, INFORMATION, AND RECOMMENDATIONS IN THIS MANUAL ARE BELIEVED TO BE ACCURATE BUT ARE PRESENTED WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Notes, cautions, and warnings ................... xvi PART 1 OVERVIEW AND PREPARATION Chapter 1 CommScope OneCell® overview Overview........................1-2 CommScope OneCell system ..................1-2 OneCell hardware components ..................1-3 Baseband Controller physical ports..............1-3 Chapter 2 Preparing to install the OneCell system Overview........................2-2 Before installing the OneCell components ..............2-2...
  • Page 4 Contents Mounting the Radio Point above the ceiling tile..........4-15 Flown mount ......................4-22 Flown mount installation...................4-24 Pole mount .......................4-31 Pole mount installation..................4-31 Chapter 5 RP5100r installation Rugged Radio Point installation overview ..............5-2 Pole mount installation ....................5-4 Vertical pole mount .....................5-4 Wall mount installation ....................5-10 PART 3 APPENDICES Appendix A...
  • Page 5 Contents Off-site activities ....................D-3 On-site activities....................D-7 Post-Install Verification ..................D-11 Replacing Radio Points...................D-13 Prerequisites .....................D-13 On-site activities....................D-14 Replacing a ceiling RP5100i (above tile)............D-17 Replacing a flown mounted RP5100i...............D-31 Replacing a pole mounted Indoor RP...............D-41 RP post-replacement verification ..............D-46 Replacing RF modules....................D-49 Appendix E Cable installation and power separation guidelines Overview........................
  • Page 6 List of figures Figure 1-1 OneCell solution ................1-3 Figure 1-2 Baseband Controller ports ...............1-4 Figure 4-1 CommScope ceiling mount kit contents ..........4-3 Figure 4-2 Drop rail, system integrator-provided..........4-4 Figure 4-3 CommScope flown mount kit contents..........4-23 Figure 4-4 Mounting bracket kit contents ............4-31 Figure 5-1 Hardware provided by CommScope..........5-2...
  • Page 7 List of tables Table 1 Customer documentation ..............xiv Table 2 Conventions ..................xv Table 1-1 Baseband Controller physical port assignments.........1-4 Table A-1 RF exposure for OneCell at maximum power internal antennas ..A-3 Table E-1 CAT-6A protection equipment parts list ......... E-13 ®...
  • Page 8 List of tables viii M0300A2 4.0.11 January 2020...

  • Page 9: Document Revision History

    Document revision history ® The following section lists documentation changes in Installation and OneCell Commissioning (M0300A2) for R4.0, the release for RP5000 series devices. Revision 4.0.11 (January 20, 2020) • Added Ban12, 14 and 17 content to Table A-1 on page A-3 Revision 4.0.10 (October 22, 2019) •...
  • Page 10 Document revision history — Added notes to Table A-1 on page A-3 • Appendix D, Field Replaceable Units — Replaced drawings that had two Ethernet cable with drawings of one Ethernet cable Revision 4.0.07 (September 16, 2019) • Chapter 6, Configuring the OneCell system —...
  • Page 11 Document revision history Revision 4.0.03 (May 21, 2019) • Chapter 1, CommScope OneCell® overview — Revised Baseband Controller physical ports on page 1-3, including Table 1-1 on page 1-4 • Chapter 6, Configuring the OneCell system — Revised Timing Source, Boundary Clock Interface Port in...
  • Page 12 Document revision history M0300A2 4.0.11 January 2020...

  • Page 13: About This Document

    This document is written for computer hardware installers and administrators, network architects and business planners who are responsible for the planning and design of the CommScope OneCell deployment environment. Purpose This guide provides the information necessary for installing the OneCell hardware in the operator’s network.
  • Page 14 Contains a description of anchor features for the OneCell Feature Guide current release, and a system overview, including (M0300A0) CommScope provided components and required components from other vendors. Describes main components of the OneCell system, ® OneCell Network Planning Guide...

  • Page 15: Conventions

    About this document Conventions This guide uses the following text conventions, as applicable. Table 2. Conventions Convention Description Syntax symbols < > Enclose a required parameter or set of parameters. For example: >band-class <class> is a required parameter. <class> Enclose an optional parameter or set of parameters. For example: >activate image <version>...

  • Page 16: Notes, Cautions, And Warnings

    About this document Table 2. Conventions Convention Description Plain italic font Indicates file names, directory paths, book titles, chapter titles, and user accounts. Bold font Indicates text that appears on screen exactly as shown, for example, names of screens, names of buttons, items on menus, and items on pull down lists.

  • Page 17: Part 1 Overview And Preparation

    Part I: Overview and preparation Chapter 1 CommScope OneCell® overview Chapter 2 Preparing to install the OneCell system...

  • Page 19: Commscope Onecell® Overview

    Chapter 1 ® CommScope OneCell overview This chapter contains a high level overview of the OneCell deployment and the OneCell components installed in the OneCell system. Overview CommScope OneCell system OneCell hardware components ® OneCell Installation, RP5000 series, Release 4.0...

  • Page 20: Overview

    Chapter 1 CommScope OneCell® overview Overview OneCell is a revolutionary wireless system that can deliver the ultimate in wireless performance. • It eliminates cell borders and handovers • It can cover a large area with consistent user experience without any significant interference •...

  • Page 21: Onecell Hardware Components

    Chapter 1 CommScope OneCell® overview Figure 1-1. OneCell solution OneCell hardware components The OneCell hardware consists of the following components: • Baseband Controller — Baseband Controller Chassis — Baseband Controller Module — Power/Fan Unit (PFU) Baseband Controller physical ports The following ports are on the front panel of the Baseband Controller Module.

  • Page 22: Figure 1-2 Baseband Controller Ports

    Chapter 1 CommScope OneCell® overview Table 1-1. Baseband Controller physical port assignments Port Number Description MGMT MGMT port to configure OneCell through the WebGUI Not used 1 GB ports for IQ data connection between Baseband Controller and Radio Point (RP) through an Ethernet switch on copper cable...

  • Page 23: Preparing To Install The Onecell System

    Chapter 2 Preparing to install the OneCell system This section has the steps to complete before starting the OneCell installation. Overview Before installing the OneCell components ® OneCell Installation, RP5000 series, Release 4.0...

  • Page 24: Overview

    ® network for the topology that will be deployed. See OneCell Network Planning Guide (M0300A1). CommScope recommends that cables and switches be in place before installing the OneCell components. See Appendix E, Cable installation and power separation guidelines for more information.

  • Page 25: Onecell Component Installation

    Part II: OneCell component installation Chapter 3 Baseband Controller installation Chapter 4 RP5100i installation Chapter 5 RP5100r installation...

  • Page 27: Baseband Controller Installation

    Chapter 3 Baseband Controller installation This chapter contains the Baseband Controller installation procedures, including chassis installation into a rack, Baseband Controller Module and Power/Fan Unit installation into the Baseband Controller Chassis and the cables required for a basic installation. Preparing for Baseband Controller installation Installing the Baseband Controller into a rack ®...

  • Page 28: Preparing For Baseband Controller Installation

    Chapter 3 Baseband Controller installation Preparing for Baseband Controller installation Open the shipping box. It should have the components for one complete Baseband Controller Module: • Baseband Controller Chassis – including four mounting screws • Baseband Controller Module • Power/Fan Unit (PFU) The Baseband Controller is 1U high.
  • Page 29 Chapter 3 Baseband Controller installation Slide the chassis into the rack. Line up the holes in the chassis ears to the holes in the rack. Secure the chassis with the screws. ® OneCell Installation, RP5000 series, Release 4.0...
  • Page 30 Chapter 3 Baseband Controller installation Carefully slide the BC into the front of the chassis. Secure the BC by tightening the front panel screws. M0300A2 4.0.11 January 2020...
  • Page 31 Chapter 3 Baseband Controller installation In the back of the rack, carefully slide the PFU into the back of the chassis. CAUTION The PFU has a fan hazard. A label is affixed to the top of the PFU indicating the hazard.
  • Page 32 Chapter 3 Baseband Controller installation Secure the PFU by tightening the thumb screws. Connect the power cord to the PFU. M0300A2 4.0.11 January 2020...
  • Page 33 Chapter 3 Baseband Controller installation 10 On the Baseband Controller Module’s front panel, connect the GPS antenna cable. 11 Connect the Ethernet or fiber optic cable to the appropriate port. ® OneCell Installation, RP5000 series, Release 4.0...
  • Page 34 Chapter 3 Baseband Controller installation 12 On the back of the Baseband Controller, turn on the power. The LEDs on the front panel will be solid green, when the power is on. If none are on, check your power connection. If the LED pattern is other than all green, see Baseband Controller LED patterns on page B-2.

  • Page 35: Rp5100I Installation

    Chapter 4 RP5100i installation This chapter describes installing indoor Radio Points on ceiling tiles, above ceiling tiles, on poles and in a flown configuration. RP5100i installation overview Ceiling mount Flown mount 4-22 Pole mount 4-31 ® OneCell Installation, RP5000 series, Release 4.0...

  • Page 36: Rp5100I Installation Overview

    Chapter 4 RP5100i installation RP5100i installation overview The RP5100i is the Radio Point for indoor solutions. There are four configurations for installing the RP5100i, which are dependent on the ceiling type. • Ceiling mount, on tile • Ceiling mount, above tile •...

  • Page 37: Ceiling Mount

    Radio Point plate and screws • 4" octagon box, 1-1/2" deep with 1/2" side cutouts • Clamp and screw Figure 4-1. CommScope ceiling mount kit contents Octagon Mounting plate for octagon box with 2 screws Mounting plate for RP with 4 screws ®...

  • Page 38: Figure 4-2 Drop Rail, System Integrator-Provided

    Chapter 4 RP5100i installation Mounting the Radio Point (RP) above or on the ceiling tile requires the following hardware provided by the system integrator: • Drop rail – Eaton B-line BA50A or equivalent, with a static load capacity of at least 25 lbs without a drop wire, recommended Figure 4-2.

  • Page 39: Mounting The Radio Point On The Ceiling Tile

    Chapter 4 RP5100i installation Mounting the Radio Point on the ceiling tile Remove two ceiling tiles from the overhead. Place the octagon box on the tile and trace the outline. Cut the opening. Drill a 1/2-inch diameter hole for the Ethernet cable pass-through. NOTE: Use a 1-1/2 deep RACO 8125 or equivalent.
  • Page 40 Chapter 4 RP5100i installation 70 mm (2.7”) 138 mm (5.4”) Attach the octagon box to the ceiling bracket using a clamp and screw. Clamp Drop ceiling rail Octagon Screws M0300A2 4.0.11 January 2020...
  • Page 41 Chapter 4 RP5100i installation Replace the ceiling tile with the cutouts. ® OneCell Installation, RP5000 series, Release 4.0...
  • Page 42 Chapter 4 RP5100i installation Install the drop rail/octagon box assembly over the modified tile. M0300A2 4.0.11 January 2020...
  • Page 43 Chapter 4 RP5100i installation Attach the mounting plate onto the octagon box and feed the Ethernet cable through the small hole in the ceiling tile. Ethernet cable Mounting plate ® OneCell Installation, RP5000 series, Release 4.0...
  • Page 44 Chapter 4 RP5100i installation Attach base plate to the Radio Point. NOTE: Apply thread locking compound to screws prior to installation. Mount the Radio Point on the octagon box plate. Ethernet cable 4-10 M0300A2 4.0.11 January 2020...
  • Page 45 Chapter 4 RP5100i installation 10 Secure Radio Point to the octagon plate. ® OneCell Installation, RP5000 series, Release 4.0 4-11...
  • Page 46 Chapter 4 RP5100i installation 11 Remove the cover from the RP. NOTE: The cover is attached to the RP with two lanyards. 4-12 M0300A2 4.0.11 January 2020...
  • Page 47 Chapter 4 RP5100i installation 12 Connect Ethernet cable to the MR port on the Radio Point. ® OneCell Installation, RP5000 series, Release 4.0 4-13...
  • Page 48 Chapter 4 RP5100i installation 13 Replace plastic cover on the Radio Point. 14 Replace the ceiling tile next to the Radio Point. 4-14 M0300A2 4.0.11 January 2020...

  • Page 49: Mounting The Radio Point Above The Ceiling Tile

    Chapter 4 RP5100i installation Mounting the Radio Point above the ceiling tile Remove ceiling tile from the overhead. ® OneCell Installation, RP5000 series, Release 4.0 4-15...
  • Page 50 Chapter 4 RP5100i installation Attach the octagon box to the bracket. NOTE: CommScope recommends an Eaton B-line – BA50A adjustable bracket. Clamp Drop rail Octagon Screw 4-16 M0300A2 4.0.11 January 2020...
  • Page 51 Chapter 4 RP5100i installation Attach the bracket to the mounting plate to the octagon box. Attach plate to the Radio Point. NOTE: Apply thread locking compound to screws prior to installation. ® OneCell Installation, RP5000 series, Release 4.0 4-17...
  • Page 52 Chapter 4 RP5100i installation Attach the Radio Point to the octagon box mounting plate. 4-18 M0300A2 4.0.11 January 2020...
  • Page 53 Chapter 4 RP5100i installation Install drop rail above the ceiling tile. ® OneCell Installation, RP5000 series, Release 4.0 4-19...
  • Page 54 Chapter 4 RP5100i installation Remove the cover from the RP . NOTE: The cover is attached to the RP with two lanyards. Connect the Ethernet cables to the Radio Point MR port. 4-20 M0300A2 4.0.11 January 2020...
  • Page 55 Chapter 4 RP5100i installation Replace the cover on the Radio Point. NOTE: The minimum clearance for cooling is 3 inches. 3” Ceiling tile ® OneCell Installation, RP5000 series, Release 4.0 4-21...

  • Page 56: Flown Mount

    The Radio Point can be flown mounted on the end of a rod. This configuration is used for building where there are no drop ceilings. Mounting the Radio Point (RP) in the flown configuration requires the following hardware provided by CommScope in the mounting kit: • Radio Point plate and screws •...

  • Page 57: Figure 4-3 Commscope Flown Mount Kit Contents

    Chapter 4 RP5100i installation Figure 4-3. CommScope flown mount kit contents Octagon Mounting plate for octagon box with 2 screws Mounting plate for RP with 4 screws Mounting the Radio Point (RP) in the flown configuration requires the following hardware provided by the system integrator: •...

  • Page 58: Flown Mount Installation

    Chapter 4 RP5100i installation Flown mount installation Attach the threaded, 3/8-inch rod, cut to the required length, to the ceiling. Install the nut and a flat washer on the rod. Slide the octagon box on the rod and install a flat washer and the nylon lock nut. NOTE: Be sure the bracket is tight between the nuts and there is enough clearance at the end of the rod to attach the bracket to the Radio Point.
  • Page 59 Chapter 4 RP5100i installation Attach plate to octagon box. ® OneCell Installation, RP5000 series, Release 4.0 4-25...
  • Page 60 Chapter 4 RP5100i installation Attach the mounting plate to the Radio Point. 4-26 M0300A2 4.0.11 January 2020...
  • Page 61 Chapter 4 RP5100i installation Attach the Radio Point to the octagon box. ® OneCell Installation, RP5000 series, Release 4.0 4-27...
  • Page 62 Chapter 4 RP5100i installation Remove the cover from the RP. NOTE: The cover is attached to the RP with two lanyards. 4-28 M0300A2 4.0.11 January 2020...
  • Page 63 Chapter 4 RP5100i installation Connect the Ethernet cable to the Radio Point MR port. ® OneCell Installation, RP5000 series, Release 4.0 4-29...
  • Page 64 Chapter 4 RP5100i installation Attach the plastic cover to the Radio Point. Installation is complete. 4-30 M0300A2 4.0.11 January 2020...

  • Page 65: Pole Mount

    The Radio Point can be pole mounted. This configuration is used for building where there are no drop ceilings. Mounting the Radio Point (RP) on a pole requires the following hardware provided by CommScope in the mounting kit: • Mounting bracket •...
  • Page 66 Chapter 4 RP5100i installation Slide the adjustable clamp through the slots on the Radio Point bracket. Wrap the clamp around the pole and tighten the clamp screw to secure the Radio Point to the pole. 4-32 M0300A2 4.0.11 January 2020...
  • Page 67 Chapter 4 RP5100i installation Remove the cover from the RP. NOTE: The cover is attached to the RP with two lanyards. ® OneCell Installation, RP5000 series, Release 4.0 4-33...
  • Page 68 Chapter 4 RP5100i installation Connect the Ethernet cable to the Radio Point MR port. 4-34 M0300A2 4.0.11 January 2020...
  • Page 69 Chapter 4 RP5100i installation Replace the plastic cover on the Radio Point. ® OneCell Installation, RP5000 series, Release 4.0 4-35...
  • Page 70 Chapter 4 RP5100i installation Installation is complete. 4-36 M0300A2 4.0.11 January 2020...
  • Page 71 Chapter 5 RP5100r installation This chapter describes installing Rugged Radio Points on poles and walls. Rugged Radio Point installation overview Pole mount installation Wall mount installation 5-10 ® OneCell Installation, RP5000 series, Release 4.0...

  • Page 72: Figure 5-1 Hardware Provided By Commscope

    Mounting bolts (M8 Hex) • RJ45, IP67 connector for CAT 6A cables Figure 5-1. Hardware provided by CommScope NOTE An M8 hex wrench is required to install mounting bolts. Mounting the Radio Point (RP) on a pole requires the following hardware provided by the system integrator: •...
  • Page 73 Chapter 5 RP5100r installation • RJ45, IP67 connector for CAT 5E NOTE If the MR port is connected to a switch that does not provide IEEE802.3bt, type-4 PoE power, the SR port can be used to provide power with a PoE++ injector. In this case, the installer needs to provide a CAT 5E –...

  • Page 74: Pole Mount Installation

    Chapter 5 RP5100r installation Figure 5-3. RJ45, IP67 connector assembly Pole mount installation There is vertical orientation for pole mount installations NOTE The minimum pole diameter requirement is 4'' (102mm). Vertical pole mount Slide the two U bolt clamps onto the pole and secure the RP mounting plate to the clamps with four nuts.
  • Page 75 Chapter 5 RP5100r installation M0300A2 4.0.11 January 2020...
  • Page 76 Chapter 5 RP5100r installation Insert two screws into the upper holes on opposite sides of the RP. Required orientation is with connectors at the bottom of the RP ® OneCell Installation, RP5000 series, Release 4.0...
  • Page 77 Chapter 5 RP5100r installation Hang the RP to the mounting bracket using the installed screws. CAUTION Ensure that the RP is oriented correctly with all connectors at the bottom of the RP. Required orientation with connectors at the bottom of the RP M0300A2 4.0.11 January 2020...
  • Page 78 Chapter 5 RP5100r installation Align holes at bottom location of bracket. Insert and tighten the bottom screws through the plate hole into both sides of the RP. Be sure that all four screws are tightened. NOTE: The torque requirement for the mounting screws is 20-21 in-lbs. ®...
  • Page 79 Chapter 5 RP5100r installation Connect the antenna cables on the bottom of the RP. Connect the Ethernet cable RJ45 end to the bottom of the RP to the MR port. MR port M0300A2 4.0.11 January 2020...

  • Page 80: Wall Mount Installation

    Chapter 5 RP5100r installation Wall mount installation Drill four holes in the wall using the mounting plate to determine the hole locations. Mount the backplate on the wall with four molly screws. 5-10 M0300A2 4.0.11 January 2020...
  • Page 81 Chapter 5 RP5100r installation Insert two screws into the upper holes on opposite sides of the RP as shown in the drawing below. Required orientation is with connectors at the bottom of the RP ® OneCell Installation, RP5000 series, Release 4.0 5-11...
  • Page 82 Chapter 5 RP5100r installation Attach the RP to the mounting plate. Required orientation is with connectors at the bottom of the RP Tighten the top screws on the RP and insert and tighten the bottom screws on the NOTE: The torque requirement for the mounting screws is 20-21 in-lbs. 5-12 M0300A2 4.0.11...
  • Page 83 Chapter 5 RP5100r installation Insert and tighten the bottom screws through the plate hole into both sides of the ® OneCell Installation, RP5000 series, Release 4.0 5-13...
  • Page 84 Chapter 5 RP5100r installation Connect the antenna cables on the bottom of the RP. Connect the Ethernet cable RJ45 end to the bottom of the RP to the MR port. MR port 5-14 M0300A2 4.0.11 January 2020...

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