Baicells Nova-436Q Installation Manual
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- Page 1 Nova-436Q Outdoor 4x1W Two-Carrier TDD eNodeB Installation Guide February 2020 Version 1.11...
- Page 2 About This Document This document is intended for personnel who will be installing the Baicells Nova-436Q Outdoor 4x1W Two-Carrier Time Division Duplexing (TDD) eNodeB (eNB) product. The product overview is followed by the procedures for properly installing, performing basic configuration, and verifying the eNB is operational.
- Page 3 For the safety of installation personnel and for the protection of the equipment from damage, please read all safety warnings. If you have any questions concerning the warnings, before installing or powering on the base station contact the Baicells support team. Warning IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This warning symbol means danger.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents 1 Overview ........................6 1.1 Introduction ......................... 6 1.2 Features ........................7 2 Installation Preparation ....................8 2.1 Materials ........................8 2.2 LEDs & Interfaces ......................9 2.3 Location & Environment .................... 10 2.4 Grounding & Lightning Protection ................10 2.5 Weatherproofing ....................... - Page 5 List of Figures Figure 1–1: Nova-436Q eNB ...................... 6 Figure 2–1: LEDs & Interfaces ....................9 Figure 2–2: Weatherproofing ....................10 Figure 2–3: CloudCore Login Page ................... 11 Figure 3–1: Installation Process ....................11 Figure 3–2: GPS Antenna Installation ..................12 Figure 3–3: Omega Clamps ......................
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Page 6: Overview
Overview 1.1 Introduction The Baicells Nova-436Q is an outdoor 4x1W two-carrier eNodeB (eNB) that enables wired and wireless broadband access to Long-Term Evolution (LTE) Time Division Duplexing (TDD) backbone networks. The eNB makes use of the current LTE transmission resources to reduce the operator’s investment in providing low-cost, enhanced Internet coverage. -
Page 7: Features
Baicells provides FCC Part 96 certified eNBs, including the Nova-436Q, and UEs that operate within the Part 96 rules for CBRS. The Baicells eNBs and UEs use a domain proxy (DP) to connect to the SAS server by leveraging the existing connection with the OMC. -
Page 8: Installation Preparation
Installation Preparation 2.1 Materials Check the Nova-436Q package to ensure it contains everything on the packing list enclosed with the product. In addition to industry standard tools, you will need the materials described in Table 2-1 during the installation. Materials may be purchased through a Baicells authorized supplier: https://na.baicells.com/where-to-buy/... -
Page 9: Leds & Interfaces
2.2 LEDs & Interfaces Figure 2–1 and Table 2-2 and Table 2-3 explain the eNB's LED status indicators and interfaces. Figure 2–1: LEDs & Interfaces Table 2-2: LEDs Color Status Description Steady on Power is on Green No power supply Fast flash: 0.125s on, 0.125s off CELL 2 inactivated CELL2... -
Page 10: Location & Environment
2.3 Location & Environment In addition to network planning, when determining where to place the eNB you need to consider factors such as climate, hydrology, geology, the possibility of earthquakes, reliable electric power, and transportation access. Avoid locating the eNB in areas where there may be extreme temperatures, harmful gases, unstable voltages, volatile vibrations, loud noises, flames, explosives, or electromagnetic interference (e.g., large radar stations, transformer substations). -
Page 11: Cloudcore Account
2.6 CloudCore Account The Baicells CloudCore includes the Evolved Packet Core (EPC), managed by Baicells, and two operator applications, Operations Management Console (OMC) to manage network elements and Business & Operations Support System (BOSS) to manage subscribers. If you have not already set up a Baicells CloudCore account, follow the steps below. -
Page 12: Install Gps Antenna
3.2 Install GPS Antenna Read the following GPS antenna installation requirements before installing it on the eNB. No major blocking from buildings in the vicinity. Make sure the space atop is at least 45 degrees unblocked by any buildings. Avoid installing the GPS antenna in the vicinity of any other transmitting and receiving ... -
Page 13: Install On Wall
3.3.2 Install on Wall Ensure that the wall can bear at least 4 times the weight of the eNB. Follow the steps below to install the Nova-436Q eNB on the wall. 1. Take apart the assembled installation bracket. 2. Fit the installation bracket on the wall, as shown in Figure 3–7. Mark the drilling... -
Page 14: Connect Cables
Figure 3–7: Mark Drilling Locations 3. Drill two .4in/10mm diameter by 2.8in/70mm deep holes in the wall at the marked locations. 4. Check the up/down direction of the installation rack, and then fix it to the wall using M8*80 expansion screws. 5. -
Page 15: Connect Gps Antenna Cable
3.4.2 Connect GPS Antenna Cable Insert the GPS jumper into a cold shrink tube. Connect one end of the GPS jumper to the GPS antenna. Push the cold shrink tube to the top joint, and pull out the strip. Connect the other end of the GPS jumper to the GPS interface on the eNB, which also needs weatherproof protection. -
Page 16: Connect Ground Cable
Prepare the grounding cable according to the actual measurements and requirements of the specific installation site. The Nova-436Q eNB has two grounding screws located on the bottom of the unit (Figure 3–9). Follow the steps below the figure to connect the ground cable. -
Page 17: Power On To Check Led Status
Reference: Baicells Configuration & Network Administration Guide The Nova-436Q eNB may be configured in Single Carrier (SC), Carrier Aggregation (CA), or Dual Carrier (DC)/split mode, depending on which licenses you have purchased, and/or in HaloB mode, which is embedded in the base software. The 436Q also supports CBRS SAS operation. -
Page 18: Basic Configuration Overview
Figure 3–11: GUI Login The home page is the BTS Info > Basic Info menu, which reports the current eNB status (Figure 3–12). In section 3.6.7 you will come back to this page to confirm that the eNB is active. Figure 3–12: Home Page (Example is an inactive lab 436Q in CA mode) 3.6.2 Basic Configuration Overview Figure 3–13 indicates 4 main steps for basic configuration: network interfaces, management... -
Page 19: Configure Network Interfaces
Figure 3–13: Configuration Flow 3.6.3 Configure Network Interfaces The network interfaces defined as part of the initial, basic setup include the WAN/LAN interfaces, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), and the Local Gateway (LGW) mode. 3.6.3.1 WAN/LAN Go to the Network > WAN/LAN menu (Figure 3–14). The WAN interface is an external communication portal (Internet connection) between the eNB’s Network Management System (NMS) –... -
Page 20: Figure 3-14: Wan/Lan
Domain Name Server (DNS) IP address; up to 2 may be configured. 3.6.3.2 LGW The Local GateWay (LGW) setting must be configured when using the Baicells CloudCore Evolved Packet Core (EPC). Refer to Figure 3–15 and Table 3-2. You must reboot the eNB when... -
Page 21: Figure 3-15: Lgw
Figure 3–15: LGW Table 3-2: LGW Field Name Description On or Off LGW Mode Select an option: NAT: Packages from the internal network to the external network need Network Address Translation Router: Select optimized route from the routing table (Figure 3–16) ... -
Page 22: Figure 3-16 Lgw = Router
Field Name Description IMSI to IP Binding - IMSI If LGW Mode = Router and Static Address = ON (Figure 3–16), if you want to bind an IMSI number to the IP address, enter the IMSI number. IMSI to IP Binding - IP If LGW Mode = Router and Static Address = ON (Figure 3–16), enter the IP address to bind to the IMSI. -
Page 23: Configure The Management Server
In the BTS Settings > Management Server window you will enter the network management service (NMS) information (Figure 3–18). When using the Baicells CloudCore to manage the network, in the http:// field enter the following URL address and port number: baiomc.cloudapp.net:48080/smallcell/AcsService... -
Page 24: Configure Quick Settings
Duplex Mode and Frequency will auto-fill based on the eNB hardware model. Make sure the Cloud EPC field is set to ON when using the Baicells CloudCore. If you are testing the eNB in a lab environment, turn the power down as low as it will go under the Power Modify field. -
Page 25: Configure Carrier Setting
Carrier Aggregation & Dual Carrier (Split Mode) Configuration Guide The Carrier Setting menu is used only in the two-carrier Nova-436Q eNB (Figure 3–20). You can set the eNB to run as a single carrier, as two combined carriers using Carrier Aggregation (CA), or as two independent carriers using Dual Carrier (DC)/split mode, depending on which licenses you have purchased. -
Page 26: Figure 3-21: Cell Status (Enb Gui)
Optionally, you may want to go ahead and: 1. Change the login password. 2. Confirm the firmware version is the latest available from Baicells; upgrade if needed. 3. Set the Network Timing Protocol (NTP) and configure additional features if needed. - Page 27 Before commercial operation, Baicells recommends implementing cell site acceptance testing of a new site to ensure the service meets expectations, to document network speeds at various locations in the cell, and to verify RF coverage.
- Page 28 Appendix: 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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