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  • Page 1 ® BreezeMAX Extreme System Manual Release December 2008...
  • Page 2 Document History Document History Topic Description Date Issued Preliminary Release for Early Field New System Manual January 2009 Trials BreezeMAX Extreme System Manual...
  • Page 3 © Copyright 2009 Alvarion Ltd. All rights reserved. The material contained herein is proprietary, privileged, and confidential and owned by Alvarion or its third party licensors. No disclosure thereof shall be made to third parties without the express written permission of Alvarion Ltd.
  • Page 4 BEYOND THE RANGE OF THE INTENDED USE, OR BY ACCIDENT, FIRE, LIGHTNING OR OTHER HAZARD. Disclaimer (a) The Software is sold on an "AS IS" basis. Alvarion, its affiliates or its licensors MAKE NO WARRANTIES, WHATSOEVER, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO THE SOFTWARE AND THE ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTATION.
  • Page 5 MAINTENANCE OR USE OF ITS PRODUCTS. Limitation of Liability (a) ALVARION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO THE PURCHASER OR TO ANY THIRD PARTY, FOR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF USE, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS OR FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE OR...
  • Page 6 60A for the BTS or 20A for the Power Feeder, must be incorporated in the building wiring. CAUTION: This equipment is designed to permit connection between the earthed conductor of the DC supply circuit and the grounding conductor at the equipment. See installation instructions. BreezeMAX Extreme System Manual...
  • Page 7 (when using external antenna) are grounded and suitable lightning protection devices are used so as to provide protection against voltage surges and static charges. In any event, AlvarionThe Supplier is not liable for any injury, BreezeMAX Extreme System Manual...
  • Page 8 Disposal of Electronic and Electrical Waste Pursuant to the WEEE EU Directive electronic and electrical waste must not be disposed of with unsorted waste. Please contact your local recycling authority for disposal of this product. BreezeMAX Extreme viii System Manual...
  • Page 9 It could also void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Some of the equipment provided by Alvarion and specified in this manual, is manufactured and warranted by third parties. All such equipment must be...
  • Page 10 Important Notice damage and/or bodily harm and/or void the user's authority to operate the equipment and/or revoke the warranty provided by such manufacturer. BreezeMAX Extreme System Manual...
  • Page 11 Appendix B - Software Upgrade: Describes how to load new software files using TFTP, and how to switch to a new software version in 4Motion units. Glossary: A listing of commonly used terms. BreezeMAX Extreme System Manual...
  • Page 12 Chapter System Description...

  • Page 13: Table Of Contents

    In This Chapter: “About WiMAX” on page 3  “System Overview” on page 4  “The Base Transceiver Station (BTS)” on page 19  “Element Management Systems” on page 21  “Specifications” on page 23  BreezeMAX Extreme System Manual...

  • Page 14: About Wimax

    Forum is to accelerate the introduction of cost-effective broadband wireless access services into the marketplace. Standards-based, interoperable solutions enable economies of scale that, in turn, drive price and performance levels unachievable by proprietary approaches, making WiMAX Forum Certified products. BreezeMAX Extreme System Manual...

  • Page 15: System Overview

     (Primary VoIP, Data, and Video). BreezeMAX Extreme has the flexibility to provide coverage for all of Alvarion's existing frequencies for PtMP fixed and mobile solutions while also offering flexibility to support future frequencies. The product is a low cost, small, lightweight solution with many installation options.
  • Page 16 The following features are supported by BreezeMAX Extreme: Wireless  The BreezeMAX Extreme product uses full duplex TDD (Time Domain Duplex) PTMP (Point-to-Multipoint) wireless access technique. TDD DL/UL ratios are configurable. To prevent inter sector interference it is recommended to use the same TDD DL/UL ratio for the neighbor sectors.
  • Page 17 Open and close loop power control to prevent weak CPEs of neighbor sector from being interfered. Enhanced Scheduler Functionality.  The BreezeMAX Extreme provides the optimal service using a Scheduler to allow the best performance, throughput and quality service. The Scheduler offers the following capabilities configured seperatelly for UL and DL directions: »...
  • Page 18 Si CPE with SRU to support Data and SIP based VoIP services (up to 2POTS ). » NG (Network Gateway) to support WiFi and multiple data ports (up to 4 10/100B-T) 1.2.2 Services The BreezeMAX Extreme provides: IP CS services  DHCP transparent mode  Service based configured Multicast and Broadcast connections ...
  • Page 19 Data, VoIP and CPE Management » Two Data services and CPE Management End to end VLAN service.  The following table describes the features as per system configuration: Table 1-1: BreezeMAX Extreme Features per Configuration Feature Unlicenced Licenced  Low power (22 dBm) ...
  • Page 20 Chapter 1 - System Description System Overview Table 1-1: BreezeMAX Extreme Features per Configuration Feature Unlicenced Licenced    Diversity (STC/MIMO)   Frequency support 5.4- 5.95Gh 3.4-3.6 Gh  Indoor CPE support (MRC, OFDMA) switching antenna Channel spacing...
  • Page 21 Figure 1-3: Single Sector Single BS withot Diversity 1.2.4 System Components The BreezeMAX Extreme family consists of the following elements: BTS with one 16e WiMAX SoCs (Sequans based System on Chip) with one or  two radio heads using integrated or external antenna Internal GPS module for air link frames synchronization with hold-over ...
  • Page 22 StarACS – Automatic Configuration Server for CPEs management and  monitoring. 1.2.5 WiMAX Network Reference Model Figure 1-4 Figure 1-5 show the basic mobile WiMAX network architecture, with a single ASN-GW and with multiple ASN-GWs, as defined by the WiMAX Forum NWG. BreezeMAX Extreme System Manual...
  • Page 23 Chapter 1 - System Description System Overview Figure 1-4: Mobile WiMAX Network Reference Model Figure 1-5: ASN Reference Model containing Multiple ASN-GWs The various components and entities involved in the networking architecture are described in the next sections. BreezeMAX Extreme System Manual...
  • Page 24 MS IP address and endpoint parameter allocation for user sessions  Internet access  AAA proxy or server  Policy and admission control based on user subscription profiles  ASN-CSN tunneling support  WiMAX subscriber billing and inter-operator settlement  BreezeMAX Extreme System Manual...
  • Page 25 The basic functionality of the BS includes: IEEE 802.16e OFDMA PHY/MAC entity  R6 and R8 functionality according to NWG definitions  Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) relay  Control message authentication  User traffic authentication and encryption  BreezeMAX Extreme System Manual...
  • Page 26 The WIMAX Forum NWG has adopted two different approaches for ASN architecture - centralized and distributed: In the centralized approach there is at least one central ASN-GW, and the BTS NPU operates in transparent mode, as shown in Figure 1-6. BreezeMAX Extreme System Manual...
  • Page 27 Chapter 1 - System Description System Overview Figure 1-6: Centralized Network Reference Model In the distributed approach, the BTS NPU operates in ASN-GW mode, as shown in Figure 1-7. BreezeMAX Extreme System Manual...
  • Page 28 System Overview Figure 1-7: Distributed Network Reference Model Alvarion believes in providing operators with the flexibility to select the mobile WiMAX network topology that best suits their needs and existing network architecture. Therefore, BreezeMAX Extreme is designed to support both distributed and centralized topology approaches according to WiMAX Forum NWG profile C.
  • Page 29 All reference points are logical and do not necessarily imply a physical or even direct connection. For instance, the R4 reference point between ASN-GWs might be implemented across the NAP internal transport IP network, in which case R4 traffic might traverse several routers from the source to the destination ASN-GW. BreezeMAX Extreme System Manual...

  • Page 30: The Base Transceiver Station (Bts)

    Figure 1-8: BTS Housing 1.3.1 Antenna In the BreezeMAX Extreme architecture, the antenna is approached as an independent element. This provides the operator with the flexibility to select the antennas source according to its supplier policy. To ensure the availability of...
  • Page 31 Chapter 1 - System Description The Base Transceiver Station (BTS) In cases where the operator prefers other antenna vendors, Alvarion can provide a recommended antenna specification based on the required antennas types. For more information on recommended antenna configurations and required antennas refer to “Antenna Configurations”...

  • Page 32: Element Management Systems

    AlvariSTAR AlvariSTAR is a comprehensive carrier-class Element Management System (EMS) for Alvarion’s Broadband Wireless Access systems. AlvariSTAR is designed for today's most advanced Network Operation Centers (NOCs), providing the network Operation, Administration and Maintenance (OA&M) staff and managers with all...
  • Page 33 Firmware upgrade for the NPU, AUs and SUs  On-line performance data monitoring  Export of configuration details to a CSV file  Support for Telnet cut-through to the Base Station and http cut-through to  Gateways behind connected SUs. BreezeMAX Extreme System Manual...

  • Page 34: Specifications

    3600MHz-3800MHz Frequency Resolution 125KHz 5MHz and 10MHz Power Consumption 30dBm With 70% Duty Cycle Power Consumption 36dBm With 70% Duty Cycle Operating Temperature Range -40 to +65 Antennas V, Dual Slant (60°, 90°, 120°) and Omni BreezeMAX Extreme System Manual...
  • Page 35 DSB Integrated Phase Noise Antenna Port Return Loss Noise Floor & Spurioses for 1MHz RBW Power Consumption 100% Duty Cycle Table 1-7: 3.xGHz Radio - Best Effort Performance Specifications Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Units Max Output Power BreezeMAX Extreme System Manual...
  • Page 36 Table 1-10: 5.xGHz Radio - Transmitter Performance Specifications Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Units Output Power Range For Min SNR 32DB all Frequency Band Output PowerAccuracy 11dbm - 22dbm (1dB Step) +/-1 Output PowerAccuracy 0dbm - 10dbm (1dB Step) +/-2.5 In Band Ripple dBp-p BreezeMAX Extreme System Manual...
  • Page 37 16QAM 1/2 16QAM 3/4 64QAM5/6 1.5.3 Data Communication (Ethernet Interfaces) Table 1-13: Data Communication (Ethernet Interfaces) Item Description Standard Compliance IEEE 802.3 CSMA/CD, 803.3U Ports 100BASE-TX 10BASE-T Data Port Speed 10/100 Mbps, Full Duplex with Auto Negotiation BreezeMAX Extreme System Manual...
  • Page 38 Table 1-14: Configuration and Management Item Description In Band (IB) Management via Data Port  SNMP  Telnet SNMP Agents SNMP ver 2 client MIB II (RFC 1213), Private MIBs Software Upgrade Using TFTP Configuration Upload/Download Using TFTP BreezeMAX Extreme System Manual...
  • Page 39  EN-61000-4-5 Lightning protection over the antenna. Other  IEEE 802.3-Std 2000 Edition- Part 3: Carrier Sense multiple access with collision detection (CSMA/CD) access method & physical layer specifications  IEEE 802.16e-2005  IEEE 802.16-2004 BreezeMAX Extreme System Manual...
  • Page 40 The indoor equipment in operation complies with ETSI 300 019-2-3 Class 3.2 requirements. Table 1-17: Indoor Equipment Environmental Specification Item Description Low Operating Temperature C (IEC-68-2-1) High Operating Temperature C (IEC-68-2-2) -5  45 Temperature change C (IEC-68-2-14). Humidity (IEC-68-2-56). Random Vibration (IEC 68-2-64). Shock (IEC-68-2-27). BreezeMAX Extreme System Manual...
  • Page 41 30dBm RF channel power consumption: 30W 100% Tx » 37dBm RF channel power consumption: 85W 100% Tx » Power supply efficiency: minimum 85% » Power up peak: 5A peak current for input capacitors charging » Peak current duration: 250μs. BreezeMAX Extreme System Manual...
  • Page 42 Low Power 54V / 49W 54V / 47W 54V / 45W 54V / 44W SISO(42W) Low Power 54V / 66W 54V / 63W 54V / 60W MIMO(57W) The minimal power supply output voltage for PoE is 54V. BreezeMAX Extreme System Manual...
  • Page 43 Output short circuit when BTS feeding self-backhaul element: output disconnection on the circuit short. Transmit power levels at antenna connector as function of Chanel bandwidth and antenna type (BreezeMAX Extreme 5.4 Base station, 5470 MHz – 5725 MHz Table 1-22: Antenna type...
  • Page 44 Sector antenna, 5.15-5.875 GHz, gain 17 dBi AN 1299 Omni-antenna, 5.15-5.875 GHz, gain 8 dBi Table 1-24: Antenna Specifications Parameter Antenna Antenna Antenna Antenna Notes AN1426-01 AN1427-01 AN1428-01 AN1429-01 RF frequency 4.9-5.9 GHz 4.9-5.9 GHz 4.9-5.9 GHz 3.3-3.8 GHz VSWR 1.7:1 Maximum BreezeMAX Extreme System Manual...
  • Page 45 Electrical Down tilt Fixed 0° tilt Mechanical Down tilt Part of radio enclosure Input impedance 50 ohm Input power rms, per port Input power peak, per 250W port Input impedance 50 ohm Lightning protection DC grounded BreezeMAX Extreme System Manual...
  • Page 46 3.3 VDC (2.7VDC - 3.3VDC), Power Consumption < 150mW Environmental Outdoor equipment in operation compatible with ETSI 300 019-2-4 Class T4.1E Directives directives. Operating temperature -40 to +60°C Storage temperature -40 to +70°C Humidity Up to 95% non condensing Rain IEC 68-2-18 method 2.2 BreezeMAX Extreme System Manual...
  • Page 47 EN61000-4-6 EU EMC directives EN 301 489 - 1/4 US EMC directives FCC part 15 Subpart B Safety UL/CUL: UL60950 (for US) CE: EN 60950-1/22 (for EU) AS/NZS AS / NZS 3260 (Australia / New Zeeland) BreezeMAX Extreme System Manual...
  • Page 48 Chapter Installation...
  • Page 49 Chapter 2 - Installation In This Chapter: “Equipment and Accessories” on page 43 “Installation Guidelines” on page 47 “Mounting the BTS” on page 52 “Connectors” on page 60 Connecting the Cables BreezeMAX Extreme System Manual...
  • Page 50 Table 2-1: Equipment and Accessories Product Description Base Station - B-MAX Extreme XTRM-BS-1DIV-3.5-EXT-HP BreezeMAX Extreme All outdoor base station, 36dBm transmit power, single sector 2x2, 2nd order diversity, MIMO, 3400-3600Mhz. Including mounting kit. Limited up to 50 subscribers.(upgrade option by SW license) External antennas should be ordered seperately.
  • Page 51 Equipment and Accessories Table 2-1: Equipment and Accessories Product Description XTRM-BS-1SIS-3.5-EXT-SP BreezeMAX Extreme All outdoor base station, 30dBm transmit power , single sector 1x1 ,no diversity, 3400-3600Mhz Limited up to 50 subscribers (upgrade option by SW license). External antennas should be ordered seperately.
  • Page 52 Length: 1.5m. Connectors: N male / N male 90 degree angle. Total loss @ 2.4 / 2.6 / 3.5 / 3.8 GHz: 1dB Cables CAT5 Ethernet cable for backhaul 30m CAT5 cable for LAN backhauling connection, 30m BreezeMAX Extreme System Manual...
  • Page 53 AC to DC convertor to connect Extreme high power devices to AC power Ac power cord Eu AC power cord 250v for Europe Ac power cord US AC power crd 125v for USA 2.1.1 Mounting kit BreezeMAX Extreme System Manual...
  • Page 54 Single Sector Installation with backhauling includes the following connections: » AC or DC 10m, 20m, 30m or 50m and 70m cables » GPS antenna 3m cable » Self backhauling 5m or 10m cable » External antenna 0.5m cable Three and Four Sectors Installations: BreezeMAX Extreme System Manual...
  • Page 55 6m and the higher floor cable should be 3m. 2.2.1.2 Streetlight Mast Installation Single sector with backhauling should be used with the following cables: AC or DC 10m cable GPS antenna 3m cable Self backhauling 5m cable External antenna 0.5m cable BreezeMAX Extreme System Manual...
  • Page 56 ◊ GPS antenna 3m cable – for master unit only. ◊ GPS chaining 3m, 5m or 10m cable between the sectors. ◊ External antenna 0.5m cable Six-Sectors Installation BreezeMAX Extreme System Manual...
  • Page 57 AC or DC 10m, 20m, 30m or 50m cable for each sector. Short cables (e.g. 3m or 5m) with splitter can be used. An additional cable linked to lower parts of the building can be used in this case. ◊ GPS antenna 3m cable – for master unit only. BreezeMAX Extreme System Manual...
  • Page 58 Chapter 2 - Installation Installation Guidelines ◊ GPS chaining 3m, 5m, 10m or 20m cable between the sectors. ◊ External antenna 0.5m cable. BreezeMAX Extreme System Manual...
  • Page 59 Rotation enabled: ±45° Tilt enabled: +2° to -10° 2.3.1 Assembling the Tilt Extention on the BTS Assemble the tilt extension bracket on the BTS and fasten its screws. Figure 2-1: Assembling the Tilt Extension Bracket on BTS BreezeMAX Extreme System Manual...
  • Page 60 Open the packaging and remove the BTS and screws. Thread the four threaded rods through the carriage and the clamps. Attach the carriage and the clamps to the mast and tighten on both sides using the supplied washers, spring washers and nuts. BreezeMAX Extreme System Manual...
  • Page 61 Chapter 2 - Installation Mounting the BTS Figure 2-3: Assembling BTS Carriage and Clamps Figure 2-4: BTS Carriage and Clamps Installed Thread screws through the middle-side holes of the carriage (Figure 2-5). BreezeMAX Extreme System Manual...
  • Page 62 52). Attach and fasten all the screws at both sides of the BTS carriage bracket. Figure 2-6: Mounting the BTS If required, assemble the external antennas at the top of the BTS by screwing them in. BreezeMAX Extreme System Manual...
  • Page 63 Hang the BTS with the tilt extension on the middle screw of the tilt bracket. Attach and fasten all the screws at both sides of the tilt bracket (see Figure 2-8). If required, assemble the external antennas at the top of the rasdio-headby screwing them in. BreezeMAX Extreme System Manual...
  • Page 64 Chapter 2 - Installation Mounting the BTS Figure 2-8: Unit Installed with Tilt Bracket BreezeMAX Extreme System Manual...
  • Page 65 Use the supplied clamps to assemble the GPS and bracket on a pole. Use the M8 nuts, washers, and spring washers to lock the clamps to the bracket. Apply torque 9 [N*m] (80 [lbs*in]). BreezeMAX Extreme System Manual...
  • Page 66 Chapter 2 - Installation Installing GPS BreezeMAX Extreme System Manual...
  • Page 67 Data DC Power GPS IN RJ-45 GPS OUT Antenna IN/OUT Figure 2-9: BTS Panel View The following connectors are accessible from outside the enclosure: Table 2-3: External Connectors Connection Type Section Section 2.5.1.1 Data Port RJ-45 BreezeMAX Extreme System Manual...
  • Page 68 Positive Power from IDU/to Backhaul CPE Input/Output -48/-55VDC Negative Power from IDU/to Backhaul CPE Input/Output ETH_RXN Ethernet Rx Data – (negative) Input +48/+55VDC Positive Power from IDU/to Backhaul CPE Input/Output -48V/-55VDC Negative Power from IDU/to Backhaul CPE Input/Output BreezeMAX Extreme System Manual...
  • Page 69 External DC power supply should be connected using 4-pin cable with the following pinout: Pins 1 and 2: +DC Pins 3 and 4: –DC The power connector type is 4-pin Mini Fit High Current connector model Molex 39-29-1048. BreezeMAX Extreme System Manual...