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- Page 1 Nova430i Outdoor 4x250mW Two-Carrier TDD eNodeB Installation Guide QRTB 2.9.4 March 2022 Version 1.01...
- Page 2 Abbreviations, which can be found at Baicells.com > Resources > Documents. Copyright Notice Baicells Technologies, Inc., copyrights the information in this document. No part of this document may be reproduced in any form or means without the prior written consent of Baicells Technologies, Inc. Disclaimer The information in this document is subject to change at any time without notice.
- Page 3 Contact Us Baicells Technologies North America, Inc. North America Address: 5700 Tennyson Pkwy, #300, Plano, TX 75024, USA Phone: +1-888-502-5585 Email: sales_na@Baicells.com support_na@Baicells.com Website: https://na.Baicells.com Safety Information For the safety of installation personnel and the protection of the equipment from damage, please read all safety warnings.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents 1 Overview ..........................7 1.1 Introduction ........................7 1.2 Features.......................... 8 2 Installation Preparation ......................10 2.1 Materials ........................10 2.2 LEDs and Interfaces ....................... 12 2.3 Location and Environment .................... 13 2.4 CloudCore Account ....................... 13 3 Installation .......................... - Page 5 List of Figures Figure 1-1: Nova430i eNB ......................7 Figure 1-2: Network Structure ...................... 7 Figure 2-1: Packout ........................10 Figure 2-2: LEDs and Interfaces ....................12 Figure 2-3: CloudCore Login Page ....................14 Figure 3-1: Installation Process Overview..................14 Figure 3-2: Attach Bracket to Pole ....................
- Page 6 List of Tables Table 2-1: Materials ........................11 Table 2-2: Installation Tools ......................11 Table 2-3: LEDs ........................... 12 Table 2-4: Interfaces ........................13 Table 2-5: Environment Specifications ..................13 Table 3-1: WAN/LAN/VLAN ......................25 Table 3-2: LGW ........................... 26 Table 3-3: Static Routing ......................
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Page 7: Overview
Overview 1.1 Introduction The Baicells Nova430i (Figure 1-1) is an advanced two-carrier outdoor eNodeB (eNB) that is compliant with Third-Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) on Long-Term Evolution (LTE) Time Division Duplex (TDD) technology. This 4x250mW eNodeB can operate in Carrier Aggregation (CA) mode or Dual Carrier (DC)/split mode. -
Page 8: Features
Baicells provides FCC Part 96 certified eNBs, including the Nova430i, and CPEs that operate within the Part 96 rules for CBRS. The Baicells eNBs and CPEs use a Domain Proxy (DP) to connect to the SAS server by leveraging the existing connection with the OMC. - Page 9 HaloB User Guide • SAS Deployment Guide In addition to the Nova430i eNB's two carriers and multiple operating modes, the following is a list of other key features. The Nova430i datasheet providing technical specifications is kept up-to-date on the Baicells website.
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Page 10: Installation Preparation
Installation Preparation 2.1 Materials Check the Nova430i package to ensure it contains the primary components in the packout (Figure 2-1). In addition to industry-standard tools, you will need the materials described in Table 2-1 and the tools described in Table 2-2 during the installation. -
Page 11: Table 2-1: Materials
Table 2-1: Materials Item Description Power cable < 16 AWG, e.g., 14 AWG, shorter than 330 feet (100 meters) Power plug The plug that connects the power cable to the electricity supply Ethernet cable Outdoor CAT6, shorter than 109 yards (100 meters) It is suggested that the diameter of the cable is 7 mm ±... -
Page 12: Leds And Interfaces
2.2 LEDs and Interfaces Figure 2-2, Table 2-3, and Table 2-4 explain the eNB's LED status indicators and interfaces. Figure 2-2: LEDs and Interfaces Table 2-3: LEDs Color Status Description Steady on Power is on Green No power supply CELL1 is inactive CELL1 Green Fast flash: 0.1 s on, 0.1 s off... -
Page 13: Location And Environment
PoE++, complies with IEEE 802.3bt standard 2.3 Location and Environment The Nova430i can be installed on a pole or a wall. For the best signal coverage, place the eNB in an unobstructed location. In addition to network planning, when determining where to place the eNB, you need to consider the best location for signal coverage. -
Page 14: Installation
Figure 2-3: CloudCore Login Page You will receive an email from Baicells. Click on the CloudCore link to go to the login page. Enter your login user name (email address) and password to authenticate. Installation 3.1 Process Overview Figure 3-1 provides an overview of the installation process. -
Page 15: Figure 3-2: Attach Bracket To Pole
1. Place the bracket on the pole and tighten the hex nuts on the mounting clamps (Figure 3-2). NOTE: The arrow must be pointing upward. Figure 3-2: Attach Bracket to Pole 2. Using the two pins on the bracket on the back of the eNB, attach the eNB to the mounting bracket on the pole. -
Page 16: Install On Wall
3.2.2 Install on Wall Ensure that the wall can bear at least four times the weight of the eNB. Follow the steps below to install the Nova430i eNB on a wall. 1. Take apart the assembled installation bracket. 2. Place the installation bracket on the wall with the arrow facing upward, as shown in Figure 3-5. -
Page 17: Connect Cables
5. Using the two pins on the bracket on the back of the eNB, attach the eNB to the mounting bracket on the wall. Push the eNB until the hook is firmly attached to the mounting bracket. Tighten the bolt on the top of the bracket using a Phillips-head screwdriver to complete the installation (Figure 3-7). -
Page 18: Connect Ethernet Cable
Prepare the grounding cable according to the actual measurements and requirements of the specific installation site. The Nova430i eNB has two grounding screws located on the bottom of the unit, as shown in Figure 3-8. Follow the steps below the figure to connect the ground cable. -
Page 19: Pole Grounding
3.4.2 Pole Grounding The purpose of pole grounding is to protect the equipment as much as possible from potential damage of lightning overvoltage. However, the interfaces between the eNB and the outside world mainly include power system, grounding system, antenna feeder and lightning receiving device, and signal line. -
Page 20: Maintenance Chamber Waterproofing
3.6 Power on to Check LED Status After the Nova430i is powered on, check that the LED indicators are lighting as expected: Power is steady green, cell activated is slow flash green, and there are no alarms (Figure 3-10) per previous Table 2-3. -
Page 21: Configure Basic Parameters
Reference: eNodeB Configuration Guide The Nova430i eNB can 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 Nova430i also supports CBRS SAS operation. -
Page 22: Figure 3-11: Gui Login
Figure 3-12: Home Page Optionally, you may want to: 1. Change the login password. 2. Confirm the firmware version is the latest available from Baicells; upgrade if needed. Firmware upgrades can be found at Baicells.com > Support > Firmware. See Section 3.7.2... -
Page 23: Upgrade Firmware
3.7.2.1 Upgrade Firmware from the eNB GUI 1. Download the most recent firmware file from Baicells.com > Support > Firmware, and save on local computer. 2. Go to System > Upgrade, and select whether to preserve the current settings. -
Page 24: Basic Configuration Overview
3.7.3 Basic Configuration Overview Figure 3-13 indicates four main steps for basic configuration: network interfaces, management server address, quick settings pertaining to key LTE parameters, and the carrier setting. Figure 3-13: Configuration Flow 3.7.4 Configure Network Interfaces The network interfaces defined as part of the initial, basic setup include the WAN/LAN/VLAN interfaces, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), and the Local Gateway (LGW) mode. -
Page 25: Figure 3-14: Wan/Lan/Vlan
If the IP Access Mode field is set to DHCP and the LGW function is ON (section 3.5.3.2), the Connect Type field must be modified. The IP address of the eNB will be changed due to the MAC address being changed. Therefore, modify the router server at the same time. The LAN Config interface is used only as a local maintenance port during initial eNB setup and basic configuration;... -
Page 26: Figure 3-15: Lgw
VLAN when there is a need to transmit multi-types of data. 3.7.4.2 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 you make changes to these settings. - Page 27 Field Name Description 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) Bridge: Transfer in the data link layer LGW Interface Binding The IP address connects to the LGW.
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Page 28: Figure 3-16: Lgw = Router
Figure 3-16: LGW = Router 3.7.4.3 Static Routing When using static routing, go to Network > Static Routing. The Network > Static Routing landing page has two main sections, Static Routing Config and Validated Route List (Figure 3-17). The configured static route information are displayed under Static Routing Config. To edit a static route in the list, click on the edit icon, enter the information, and click OK. -
Page 29: Configure The Management Server
In the BTS Setting > 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 30: Figure 3-18: Management Server
Enter the management server IP address and port number CloudKey Operators using the Baicells CloudCore are provided a unique CloudKey identifier that may be used when configuring CPEs and eNBs. If entered in this field, when the device is powered on it will immediately associate to the operator's OMC account. -
Page 31: Configure Quick Settings
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 32: Configure Carrier Setting
Carrier Aggregation & Dual Carrier (Split Mode) Configuration Guide The Carrier Setting menu is used only in the two-carrier Nova430i 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... -
Page 33: Reboot
have purchased. Single carrier (no CA) means only Cell 1 will operate and use only two RF ports instead of four. Operators may need to use this mode if they have limited spectrum or are planning to change to CA or DC mode at a later time when more capacity is needed for the coverage area. Go to BTS Setting >... -
Page 34: Verify Enb Operational Status
Figure 3-21: Reboot 3.7.9 Verify eNB Operational Status When the eNB is finished rebooting, check the eNB status using the eNB GUI and the OMC. Once the eNB is mounted at its intended destination and powered on, recheck the status settings. eNB GUI: Go to Basic Setting >... -
Page 35: Figure 3-22: Cell Status (Enb Gui)
Figure 3-22: Cell Status (eNB GUI) Figure 3-23: Cell Status (OMC) -
Page 36: Figure 3-24: Omc > Enb > Monitor > Display Settings
Figure 3-24: OMC > eNB > Monitor > Display Settings 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 37: Appendix: Regulatory Compliance
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.