Page 1 ® OneCell Hardware Installation Guide Release 4.5 Document Number: M0303A2 Document Revision: 4.5.01 Date: September 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
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 Commissioning the OneCell network................2-2 PART 2 ONECELL COMPONENT INSTALLATION...
Page 4 Contents Mounting the Radio Point on the ceiling tile ............4-5 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...
Page 5 Contents EN55032......................A-2 Human exposure limits for OneCell deployments............ A-2 Reference documents ..................A-4 Appendix B Installation troubleshooting Baseband Controller LED patterns ................B-2 Radio Point LED patterns ..................B-4 RP5100i LED patterns..................B-4 RP5100r LED patterns ..................B-6 RP2000 series LED patterns................B-7...
Page 6 Contents RP post-replacement verification................D-85 Appendix E Cable installation and power separation guidelines Overview........................E-2 Cable handling ......................E-2 Cable termination...................... E-3 Cable splicing ..................... E-4 Cable termination ....................E-5 Cable grounding ....................E-10 Lightning protection....................E-12 Important guidelines..................E-12 Indoor box ......................
Page 7 Contents ® OneCell Hardware Installation, Release 4.5...
Page 8 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 9 Conventions ..................xiv Table 1-1 Baseband Controller physical port assignments.........1-4 Table A-1 RF exposure for OneCell at maximum power internal antennas for RP5000 series ..................A-3 Table A-2 RF exposure for OneCell at maximum power internal antennas for RP2000 series ..................A-4 Table C-1 Environmental and Physical specifications........
Page 10 List of tables M0303A2 4.5.01 September 2020...
Page 11: Document Revision History
Document revision history ® The following section lists documentation changes in OneCell Installation Guide, v4.5 (M0303A2). Revision 4.5.01 (September 14, 2020) • Initial document release • Added Band 5 (RPM-A5A11-B05) and Band 30 (RPM-A5A11-B30) RF exposure data to Table A-1 on page A-3 ®...
Page 12 Document revision history M0303A2 4.5.01 September 2020...
Page 13: About This Document
CommScope OneCell deployment environment. Purpose This guide provides the information necessary for installing the OneCell hardware in the operator’s network. What you need to know The reader should have a basic understanding of: •...
Page 14 Feature Guide, v4.5 current release, and a system overview, including (M0303A0) CommScope provided components and required components from other vendors. Describes main components of the OneCell system, ® OneCell Network Planning high-level view of hardware components, how do you Guide, v4.5 (M0303A1)
Page 15: Conventions
Plain output font generated file. For example: IP address 192.23.10.12 is alive. Indicates a variable in system output in a command line Italic output font or system-generated file. For example: Installation of release <release> is complete. ® OneCell Hardware Installation, Release 4.5...
Page 16: Notes, Cautions, And Warnings
About this document Table 2. Conventions Convention Description Indicates file names, directory paths, book titles, chapter Plain italic font 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 Hardware Installation, Release 4.5...
Page 20: Commscope Onecell System
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 Chapter 1 CommScope OneCell® overview Table 1-1. Baseband Controller physical port assignments Port Network Port Speed Media Type Description Assignment MGMT Local 1 Gbps RJ45 External Interface to access the WebGUI on the Management Baseband Controller. Not used 1 Gbps...
Page 23: Figure 1-2 Baseband Controller Ports
Chapter 1 CommScope OneCell® overview Figure 1-2. Baseband Controller ports Copper wire ports Fiber optic ports ® OneCell Hardware Installation, Release 4.5...
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Page 25: 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 Hardware Installation, Release 4.5...
Page 26: Overview
Before installing the OneCell components Before installing the OneCell components, the system integrator must plan the network for the topology that will be deployed. See OneCell Network Planning Guide (913023). CommScope recommends that cables and switches be in place before installing the OneCell components.
Page 27 Part II: OneCell component installation Chapter 3 Baseband Controller installation Chapter 4 RP5100i installation Chapter 5 RP5100r installation Chapter 6 RP2000 Installation Chapter 7 RP2100 Installation...
Page 29: Baseband Controller Installation
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 ® OneCell Hardware Installation, Release 4.5...
Page 30: Preparing For Baseband Controller Installation
The Baseband Controller is 1U high. Be sure there is enough room for the Baseband Controller in the rack. NOTE If you are installing a OneCell system with GPS timing, you will need a coaxial cable with an SMA-type male connector to the Baseband Controller. For ®...
Page 31 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 Hardware Installation, Release 4.5...
Page 32 Chapter 3 Baseband Controller installation Carefully slide the BC into the front of the chassis. Secure the BC by tightening the front panel screws. M0303A2 4.5.01 September 2020...
Page 33 The PFU has a fan hazard. A label is affixed to the top of the PFU indicating the hazard. Fan hazard label The connectors on the PFU should fit easily into the connector on the BC. NOTE: Do not force the PFU into the chassis. ® OneCell Hardware Installation, Release 4.5...
Page 34 Chapter 3 Baseband Controller installation Secure the PFU by tightening the thumb screws. Connect the power cord to the PFU. M0303A2 4.5.01 September 2020...
Page 35 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 Hardware Installation, Release 4.5...
Page 36 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 37: 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 Hardware Installation, Release 4.5...
Page 38: Rp5100I Installation Overview
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. ® more information, see OneCell Network Planning Guide, v4.5 (M0303A1). M0303A2 4.5.01 September 2020...
Page 39: 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 40: 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 41: 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. Use a 1-1/2 deep RACO 8125 or equivalent. NOTE: ® OneCell Hardware Installation, Release 4.5...
Page 42 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 M0303A2 4.5.01 September 2020...
Page 43 Chapter 4 RP5100i installation Replace the ceiling tile with the cutouts. ® OneCell Hardware Installation, Release 4.5...
Page 44 Chapter 4 RP5100i installation Install the drop rail/octagon box assembly over the modified tile. M0303A2 4.5.01 September 2020...
Page 45 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 Hardware Installation, Release 4.5...
Page 46 Chapter 4 RP5100i installation Attach base plate to the Radio Point. Apply thread locking compound to screws prior to installation. NOTE: Mount the Radio Point on the octagon box plate. Ethernet cable 4-10 M0303A2 4.5.01 September 2020...
Page 47 Chapter 4 RP5100i installation 10 Secure Radio Point to the octagon plate. ® OneCell Hardware Installation, Release 4.5 4-11...
Page 48 Chapter 4 RP5100i installation 11 Remove the cover from the RP. The cover is attached to the RP with two lanyards. NOTE: 4-12 M0303A2 4.5.01 September 2020...
Page 49 Chapter 4 RP5100i installation 12 Connect Ethernet cable to the MR port on the Radio Point. ® OneCell Hardware Installation, Release 4.5 4-13...
Page 50 Chapter 4 RP5100i installation 13 Replace plastic cover on the Radio Point. 14 Replace the ceiling tile next to the Radio Point. 4-14 M0303A2 4.5.01 September 2020...
Page 51: 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 Hardware Installation, Release 4.5 4-15...
Page 52 Chapter 4 RP5100i installation Attach the octagon box to the bracket. CommScope recommends an Eaton B-line – BA50A adjustable bracket. NOTE: Clamp Drop rail Octagon Screw 4-16 M0303A2 4.5.01 September 2020...
Page 53 Chapter 4 RP5100i installation Attach the bracket to the mounting plate to the octagon box. Attach plate to the Radio Point. Apply thread locking compound to screws prior to installation. NOTE: ® OneCell Hardware Installation, Release 4.5 4-17...
Page 54 Chapter 4 RP5100i installation Attach the Radio Point to the octagon box mounting plate. 4-18 M0303A2 4.5.01 September 2020...
Page 55 Chapter 4 RP5100i installation Install drop rail above the ceiling tile. ® OneCell Hardware Installation, Release 4.5 4-19...
Page 56 Chapter 4 RP5100i installation Remove the cover from the RP. The cover is attached to the RP with two lanyards. NOTE: Connect the Ethernet cables to the Radio Point MR port. 4-20 M0303A2 4.5.01 September 2020...
Page 57 Chapter 4 RP5100i installation Replace the cover on the Radio Point. The minimum clearance for cooling is 3 inches. NOTE: 3” Ceiling tile ® OneCell Hardware Installation, Release 4.5 4-21...
Page 58: 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 59: 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 60: 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. Be sure the bracket is tight between the nuts and there is enough clearance NOTE: at the end of the rod to attach the bracket to the Radio Point.
Page 61 Chapter 4 RP5100i installation Attach plate to octagon box. ® OneCell Hardware Installation, Release 4.5 4-25...
Page 62 Chapter 4 RP5100i installation Attach the mounting plate to the Radio Point. 4-26 M0303A2 4.5.01 September 2020...
Page 63 Chapter 4 RP5100i installation Attach the Radio Point to the octagon box. ® OneCell Hardware Installation, Release 4.5 4-27...
Page 64 Chapter 4 RP5100i installation Remove the cover from the RP. The cover is attached to the RP with two lanyards. NOTE: 4-28 M0303A2 4.5.01 September 2020...
Page 65 Chapter 4 RP5100i installation Connect the Ethernet cable to the Radio Point MR port. ® OneCell Hardware Installation, Release 4.5 4-29...
Page 66 Chapter 4 RP5100i installation Attach the plastic cover to the Radio Point. Installation is complete. 4-30 M0303A2 4.5.01 September 2020...
Page 67: 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 68 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 M0303A2 4.5.01 September 2020...
Page 69 Chapter 4 RP5100i installation Remove the cover from the RP. The cover is attached to the RP with two lanyards. NOTE: ® OneCell Hardware Installation, Release 4.5 4-33...
Page 70 Chapter 4 RP5100i installation Connect the Ethernet cable to the Radio Point MR port. 4-34 M0303A2 4.5.01 September 2020...
Page 71 Chapter 4 RP5100i installation Replace the plastic cover on the Radio Point. ® OneCell Hardware Installation, Release 4.5 4-35...
Page 72 Chapter 4 RP5100i installation Installation is complete. 4-36 M0303A2 4.5.01 September 2020...
Page 73 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 Hardware Installation, Release 4.5...
Page 74: Rugged Radio Point Installation Overview
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 75: Figure 5-2 Hardware Provided By The Systems Integrator
(https:// www.conec.com/catalog/en/rj45-stecker-set.html) to connect the RJ45 to the SR ® port. For more information, see OneCell Network Planning Guide, v4.5 (M0303A1). Figure 5-2. Hardware provided by the systems integrator Mounting the Radio Point (RP) on a wall requires the following hardware provided by the system integrator: •...
Page 76: 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. ® OneCell Hardware Installation, Release 4.5...
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Page 78 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 Hardware Installation, Release 4.5...
Page 79 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 M0303A2 4.5.01 September 2020...
Page 80 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. The torque requirement for the mounting screws is 20-21 in-lbs. NOTE: ® OneCell Hardware Installation, Release 4.5...
Page 81 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 M0303A2 4.5.01 September 2020...
Page 82: 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 M0303A2 4.5.01 September 2020...
Page 83 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 Hardware Installation, Release 4.5 5-11...
Page 84 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 The torque requirement for the mounting screws is 20-21 in-lbs. NOTE: 5-12 M0303A2 4.5.01 September 2020...
Page 85 Chapter 5 RP5100r installation Insert and tighten the bottom screws through the plate hole into both sides of the ® OneCell Hardware Installation, Release 4.5 5-13...
Page 86 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. Insert the Ethernet surge protection as required by local code (for NOTE: example, DTK-MRJPOEX or DTK-MRJPOES).
Page 87: Rp2000 Installation
This chapter describes installing indoor Radio Points on ceiling tiles, above ceiling tiles, on poles and in a flown configuration. Indoor Radio Point (RP2000) installation overview Ceiling mount Flown mount 6-17 Pole mount 6-23 ® OneCell Hardware Installation, Release 4.5...
Page 88: Indoor Radio Point (Rp2000) Installation Overview
Chapter 6 RP2000 Installation Indoor Radio Point (RP2000) installation overview There are four configurations for installing the Radio Point, which are dependent on the ceiling type. • Ceiling mount, on tile • Ceiling mount, above tile • Flown mount • Pole mount NOTE Once the Radio Point is installed and the powered on, it may take up to 20 minutes...
Page 89: Ceiling Mount
• 4" octagon box, 1-1/2" deep with 1/2" side cutouts • Clamp with screw - not required for flown mount option Figure 6-1. CommScope ceiling mount kit contents Octagon box Clamp with 1 screw Mounting plate for octagon box with 2 screws...
Page 90: Figure 6-2 Drop Rail, System Integrator-Provided
Chapter 6 RP2000 Installation Mounting the Radio Point (RP) above or on the ceiling tile requires the following hardware provided by the systems integrator: • Drop rail – Eaton B-line BA50 recommended Figure 6-2. Drop rail, system integrator-provided M0303A2 4.5.01 September 2020...
Page 91: Mounting The Radio Point On The Ceiling Tile
Chapter 6 RP2000 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. ® OneCell Hardware Installation, Release 4.5...
Page 92 Use a 1-1/2 deep RACO 8125 or equivalent. NOTE: 1/2-inch diameter hole Hole for mounting plate Attach the octagon box to the ceiling bracket using a clamp and screw. CommScope recommends the Eaton B-line – BA50 bracket. NOTE: Clamp Drop ceiling rail Octagon box Screw...
Page 93 Chapter 6 RP2000 Installation Replace the ceiling tile with the cutouts. ® OneCell Hardware Installation, Release 4.5...
Page 94 Chapter 6 RP2000 Installation Install the drop rail assembly over the ceiling tile with the cutouts. M0303A2 4.5.01 September 2020...
Page 95 Chapter 6 RP2000 Installation Attach the mounting plate onto the octagon box. Ethernet cable Mounting plate Attach base plate to the Radio Point. Apply thread locking compound to screws prior to installation. NOTE: ® OneCell Hardware Installation, Release 4.5...
Page 96 Chapter 6 RP2000 Installation Mount the Radio Point to the octagon box plate. 10 Secure the Radio Point. 6-10 M0303A2 4.5.01 September 2020...
Page 97 Chapter 6 RP2000 Installation 11 Connect the Ethernet cable to the Radio Point. 12 Replace the second ceiling tile. ® OneCell Hardware Installation, Release 4.5 6-11...
Page 98 Chapter 6 RP2000 Installation Installation is complete. 6-12 M0303A2 4.5.01 September 2020...
Page 99: Mounting The Radio Point Above The Ceiling Tile
Chapter 6 RP2000 Installation Mounting the Radio Point above the ceiling tile Remove ceiling tile from the overhead. Attach the octagon box to the bracket. Clamp Drop ceiling rail Octagon box Screw ® OneCell Hardware Installation, Release 4.5 6-13...
Page 100 Chapter 6 RP2000 Installation Attach the mounting plate to the Radio Point. Apply thread locking compound to screws prior to installation. NOTE: Attach the Radio Point to the octagon box. 6-14 M0303A2 4.5.01 September 2020...
Page 101 Chapter 6 RP2000 Installation Install the drop rail assembly to the ceiling tile rail. The minimum clearance for cooling is 3 inches. NOTE: 3” Ceiling tile ® OneCell Hardware Installation, Release 4.5 6-15...
Page 102 Chapter 6 RP2000 Installation Connect Ethernet cable to RP. Replace the ceiling tile. 6-16 M0303A2 4.5.01 September 2020...
Page 103: Flown Mount
Mounting the Radio Point (RP) in the flown configuration requires the hardware listed Indoor Radio Point (RP2000) installation overview on page 6-2 Figure 6-3. CommScope supplied kit contents Mounting the Radio Point (RP) in the flown configuration requires the following hardware provided by the system integrator: •...
Page 104: Flown Mount Installation
Chapter 6 RP2000 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 onto the rod and install a flat washer and the nylon lock nut. 6-18 M0303A2 4.5.01 September 2020...
Page 105 Chapter 6 RP2000 Installation Attach the plate with two screws to the octagon box. Attach the CommScope supplied mounting plate to the Radio Point with four screws. ® OneCell Hardware Installation, Release 4.5 6-19...
Page 106 Chapter 6 RP2000 Installation Attach the Radio Point to the octagon box. 6-20 M0303A2 4.5.01 September 2020...
Page 107 Chapter 6 RP2000 Installation Secure the Radio Point to the octagon box plate. ® OneCell Hardware Installation, Release 4.5 6-21...
Page 108 Chapter 6 RP2000 Installation Connect the Ethernet cable to the Radio Point. Installation is complete. 6-22 M0303A2 4.5.01 September 2020...
Page 109: 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 110 Chapter 6 RP2000 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. Connect the Ethernet cable to the Radio Point. 6-24 M0303A2 4.5.01 September 2020...
Page 111 Chapter 6 RP2000 Installation Installation is complete. ® OneCell Hardware Installation, Release 4.5 6-25...
Page 112 Chapter 6 RP2000 Installation 6-26 M0303A2 4.5.01 September 2020...
Page 113: Rp2100 Installation
Chapter 7 RP2100 Installation This chapter describes installing Rugged Radio Points on poles and walls. Rugged Radio Point (RP2100) installation overview Pole mount installation Wall mount installation 7-17 ® OneCell Hardware Installation, Release 4.5...
Page 114: Rugged Radio Point (Rp2100) Installation Overview
A tamper-resistant T25 Torx bit, 1/4" hex shank, attached to a driver handle, is required to secure the tamper-resistant mounting screws. Mounting the Radio Point (RP) on a pole requires the following hardware provided by the system integrator: • Two adjustable clamps ® OneCell Hardware Installation, Release 4.5...
Page 115 Chapter 7 RP2100 Installation Mounting the Radio Point (RP) on a wall requires the following hardware provided by the system integrator: • Four molly screws capable – 50 lb (23 kg) minimum rating Before installing the RP on the pole, terminate the RP end of the Ethernet cable with the RJ45, IP67 connector provided in the box.
Page 116: Pole Mount Installation
The torque requirement for the bracket mounting screws is 5-6 in-lbs. NOTE: Slide the adjustable clamp through the slots on each RP mounting bracket on the RP plate. Slide adjustable clamp end through slots ® OneCell Hardware Installation, Release 4.5...
Page 117 Chapter 7 RP2100 Installation Wrap each clamp around the pole and tighten the clamp screw to secure the RP to the pole. M0303A2 4.5.01 September 2020...
Page 118 Insert two screws into the upper holes on opposite sides of the RP as shown in the drawing below. CAUTION Ensure that the RP is oriented correctly with the two antenna connectors at the top of the RP. Required orientation ® OneCell Hardware Installation, Release 4.5...
Page 119 Chapter 7 RP2100 Installation Hang the RP to the mounting bracket using the installed screws. Align holes at bottom location of bracket. M0303A2 4.5.01 September 2020...
Page 120 Insert and tighten the bottom screws through the plate hole into both sides of the RP. Be sure that all four screws are tightened. The torque requirement for the mounting screws is 20-21 in-lbs. NOTE: ® OneCell Hardware Installation, Release 4.5...
Page 121 Chapter 7 RP2100 Installation Connect the antenna couplers on the top of the RP. Check the antenna coupler manufacturer’s documentation for torque NOTE: requirements. Connect the Ethernet cable RJ45 end to the bottom of the RP. M0303A2 4.5.01 September 2020...
Page 122: Horizontal Pole Mount
Chapter 7 RP2100 Installation Horizontal pole mount Attach mounting brackets to mounting plate. The torque requirement for the bracket mounting screws is 5-6 in-lbs. NOTE: 7-10 M0303A2 4.5.01 September 2020...
Page 123 Chapter 7 RP2100 Installation Slide the adjustable clamp through the slots on each RP mounting bracket on the RP plate. Slide adjustable clamp end through slots ® OneCell Hardware Installation, Release 4.5 7-11...
Page 124 Chapter 7 RP2100 Installation Wrap each clamp around the pole and tighten the clamp screw to secure the RP to the pole. Insert two screws into the upper holes on opposite sides of the RP as shown in the drawing below. 7-12 M0303A2 4.5.01 September 2020...
Page 125 Chapter 7 RP2100 Installation CAUTION Ensure that the RP is oriented correctly with the two antenna connectors at the top of the RP. Required orientation ® OneCell Hardware Installation, Release 4.5 7-13...
Page 126 Chapter 7 RP2100 Installation Hang the RP to the mounting bracket using the installed screws. Align holes at bottom location of bracket and install two additional screws. 7-14 M0303A2 4.5.01 September 2020...
Page 127 Insert and tighten the bottom screws through the plate hole into both sides of the RP. Be sure that all four screws are tightened. The torque requirement for the mounting screws is 20-21 in-lbs. NOTE: ® OneCell Hardware Installation, Release 4.5 7-15...
Page 128 Chapter 7 RP2100 Installation Connect the antenna couplers on the top of the RP. Check the antenna coupler manufacturer’s documentation for torque NOTE: requirements. Connect the Ethernet cable RJ45 end to the bottom of the RP. 7-16 M0303A2 4.5.01 September 2020...
Page 129: Wall Mount Installation
Chapter 7 RP2100 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. ® OneCell Hardware Installation, Release 4.5 7-17...
Page 130 Chapter 7 RP2100 Installation Insert two screws into the upper holes on opposite sides of the RP as shown in the drawing below. Required orientation 7-18 M0303A2 4.5.01 September 2020...
Page 131 Attach the RP to the mounting plate. Tighten the top screws on the RP and insert and tighten the bottom screws on the RP. The torque requirement for the mounting screws is 20-21 in-lbs. NOTE: ® OneCell Hardware Installation, Release 4.5 7-19...
Page 132 Chapter 7 RP2100 Installation Insert and tighten the bottom screws through the plate hole into both sides of the Connect the antenna couplers on the top of the RP. Check the antenna coupler manufacturer’s documentation for torque NOTE: requirements. Connect the Ethernet cable RJ45 end to the bottom of the RP. 7-20 M0303A2 4.5.01 September 2020...

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