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Ellipse tma sector controller multi-sector system (uwt) system
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Outdoor Wireless TCP/IP Transport
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Ellipse TMA Sector Controller
Installation Guidelines
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Important Notices ................................................................... 8
2
System Features ................................................................... 14
3
Materials ................................................................................ 33
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Site Survey ............................................................................ 34
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Site Preparation .................................................................... 39
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Assemble Kits ....................................................................... 42
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Install Equipment .................................................................. 46
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Reference .............................................................................. 53
70-00159-02-00
RDL-3000
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Multi-Sector System
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Important Notices ..............8 System Features ..............14 Materials ................33 Site Survey ................34 Site Preparation ..............39 Assemble Kits ............... 42 Install Equipment ..............46 Reference ................53 70-00159-02-00 Proprietary Redline Communications © 2014 Page of 59 July 18, 2014...
  • Page 2 All rights reserved July 18, 2014. The information in this document is proprietary to Redline Communications Inc. This document may not in whole or in part be copied, reproduced, or reduced to any medium without prior consent, in writing, from Redline Communications Incorporated.
  • Page 3 RDL-3000 Ellipse TMA Sector Controller Installation Guidelines Revision Log Date Item Description of Changes 20140626 First draft 70-00159-02-00 Proprietary Redline Communications © 2014 Page of 59 July 18, 2014...
  • Page 4 RDL-3000 Ellipse TMA Sector Controller Installation Guidelines TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Notices ..............8 Important Deployment Information ..............8 Service & Safety ....................8 Safety Warnings ..................... 8 General Warnings ..................8 Warning Symbols ................... 8 Installation Safety ....................9 Professional Installation / Installations Professionnel ........
  • Page 5 RDL-3000 Ellipse TMA Sector Controller Installation Guidelines Materials ................33 Site Survey ................34 General Layout Options .................. 34 Survey for RF Access to Sector Antennas ............. 35 Survey for GPS Satellites ................36 Survey Power Source ..................37 Survey Network (Ethernet) Connection ............38 Site Preparation ..............
  • Page 6 RDL-3000 Ellipse TMA Sector Controller Installation Guidelines Table 5: Features - PoE Power Injector Ports ..............26 Table 6: Materials - Installer Supplied Materials ............33 Table 7: Survey: Power Cable ..................37 LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1: Notice - WEEE Logo ..................12 Figure 2: Features: Ellipse TMA Sector Controller System Overview ......
  • Page 7 RDL-3000 Ellipse TMA Sector Controller Installation Guidelines Figure 43: Installation: Sector Antenna / Amplifier Wiring ..........49 Figure 44: Assembly: - GPS Antenna Kit ............... 50 Figure 45: Installation: Mounting Sector Controller and Splitter ........51 Figure 46: Installation: Ellipse TMA Sector Controller Wiring Overview ......52 Figure 47: Procedures - RF Port - Weatherproofing Pt-1 ..........

  • Page 8: Important Notices

    RDL-3000 Ellipse TMA Sector Controller Installation Guidelines Chapter 1 Important Notices Important Deployment Information IMPORTANT: Refer to the RDL-3000 Family User Manual for detailed regulatory information. Refer to this document before deploying and powering RDL-3000 family systems in the field. Service & Safety Safety Warnings ...

  • Page 9: Installation Safety

    Redline microwave radio equipment or those recommended by Redline. Electrocution Hazard / Risque D’électrocution Warning to Service Personnel Do not install Redline products near any type of power line. Should the antenna or related hardware come in contact with power lines, severe bodily harm or death could result! 70-00159-02-00 Proprietary Redline Communications ©...

  • Page 10: Radio Frequency Safety / Sécurité Des Fréquences Radio

    RDL-3000 Ellipse TMA Sector Controller Installation Guidelines Attention au personnel du service Ne pas installer les produits Redline près n'importe quel type de ligne électrique. Si votre antenne ou du matériel connexe entrer en contact avec des lignes électriques, des blessures graves ou la mort pourraient en résulter!

  • Page 11: Ul Information

    All External Circuits TNV-1 as defined in EN 60950-1 All equipment must be grounded Le RDL-3000 du matériel a été testé pour la conformité aux normes de sécurité électriques indiquées dans le tableau suivant: Table 2: Avis - Spécifications de sécurité électrique...

  • Page 12: Weee Product Return Process

    The grounding wire should be connected to the same termination point used for the tower or mast.  Provide direct grounding connections from the RDL-3000 system, the mounting bracket, and the antenna to the common building ground bus. Use the grounding screws provided for terminating the ground wires.

  • Page 13: Service & Warranty Information

     Redline does not endorse or support the use of outdoor cable assemblies: i) not supplied by Redline, ii) third-party products that do not meet Redline's cable and connector assembly specifications, or iii) cables not installed and weatherproofed as specified in the RDL-3000 Installation Guidelines manual for each product model.

  • Page 14: System Features

    RDL-3000 Ellipse TMA Sector Controller Installation Guidelines Chapter 2 System Features The RDL-3000 Ellipse TMA wireless sector controller is designed and manufactured by Redline Communications, a world leader in design and production of outdoor wireless TCP/IP transport for mission critical applications.

  • Page 15: Figure 3: Features: Ellipse Tma Sector Controller Simplified Block Diagram

    RDL-3000 Ellipse TMA Sector Controller Installation Guidelines Figure 3: Features: Ellipse TMA Sector Controller Simplified Block Diagram 70-00159-02-00 Proprietary Redline Communications © 2014 Page of 59 July 18, 2014...

  • Page 16: Figure 4: Features: Ellipse Tma Sector Controller System Components

    RDL-3000 Ellipse TMA Sector Controller Installation Guidelines Figure 4: Features: Ellipse TMA Sector Controller System Components 70-00159-02-00 Proprietary Redline Communications © 2014 Page of 59 July 18, 2014...

  • Page 17: Table 3: Features- Ellipse Tma Sector Controller System Components

    Cable Assembly, N-M to TNC-M, 25' e) Cable Assembly, N-M to N-M, RA, 6 in f) SYNC CABLE KIT, RDL-3000, (CABLE ASSY 20FT TNC-m to TNC-m & TNC T f-m-f), w/TNC with terminator g) SYNC CABLE KIT, RDL-3000, (CABLE ASSY 20FT TNC-m to TNC-m &...

  • Page 18: Ellipse Tma Sector Controller

    RDL-3000 Ellipse TMA Sector Controller Installation Guidelines Ellipse TMA Sector Controller Figure 5: Features: - Ellipse TMA Ports Ethernet/Power Port The Ethernet port (RJ-45 / F connector) receives DC power and provides Ethernet connectivity with the local network. The Ethernet port connects to the PoE adapter using a weatherproof CAT-5e Ethernet cable.

  • Page 19: Gps Antenna Port

    RDL-3000 Ellipse TMA Sector Controller Installation Guidelines GPS Antenna Port The GPS antenna port (TNC / F connector) conducts RF signals from an attached GPS antenna system. This port is provided only on units factory-equipped with GPS hardware. The system supports passive and active GPS antenna types. The GPS antenna can be located up to 46 m (~150 ft) of high quality antenna cable.

  • Page 20: Tma Tower Amplifier

    RDL-3000 Ellipse TMA Sector Controller Installation Guidelines TMA Tower Amplifier The tower amplifier is mounted on the sector antenna. This provides extra RF gain and additional flexibility in location for mounting the sector antennas. The transmit/receive operations are synchronized using the TMA synchronization signal.

  • Page 21: Power Port

    RDL-3000 Ellipse TMA Sector Controller Installation Guidelines Power Port The Power In port (11 pin connector) receives DC power for the PoE device. Ground Lug A ground-lug is provided on the Ellipse TMA chassis. Use this connection to terminate a grounding wire. All Ellipse TMA systems must be properly grounded to protect against power surges and accumulated static electricity.

  • Page 22: Sector Antenna

    RDL-3000 Ellipse TMA Sector Controller Installation Guidelines Sector Antenna The sector antenna is dual polarity MIMO. Figure 12: Features: UHF Sector Antenna Ports Table 4: Features - PoE Power Injector Ports Data Function Notes V-POL Vertical polarity port. H-POL Horizontal polarity port.

  • Page 23: Figure 13: Features: Sector Antenna Dimensions

    RDL-3000 Ellipse TMA Sector Controller Installation Guidelines Figure 13: Features: Sector Antenna Dimensions 70-00159-02-00 Proprietary Redline Communications © 2014 Page of 59 July 18, 2014...

  • Page 24: Antenna Rf Cables

    RDL-3000 Ellipse TMA Sector Controller Installation Guidelines Antenna RF Cables Figure 14: Features: RF Antenna Cables - SC Splitter to Tower Amp Antenna RF Jumper Cables Figure 15: Features: RF Jumper Cables - Antenna to TMA Tower Amplifier 70-00159-02-00 Proprietary Redline Communications © 2014...

  • Page 25: Ethernet Cables (Circular Connector)

    RDL-3000 Ellipse TMA Sector Controller Installation Guidelines Ethernet Cables (Circular Connector) The Ellipse TMA Sector Controller Ethernet cable conducts data between the Ellipse TMA Sector Controller system and the local network. This cable connects to the Ellipse TMA Sector Controller Data & Power Adapter unit.

  • Page 26: Poe Power Injector

    RDL-3000 Ellipse TMA Sector Controller Installation Guidelines PoE Power Injector The PoE adapter provides operational power for the Ellipse TMA and the Ethernet connection to the wireless interface. IMPORTANT: This is an indoor rated device and must be installed in an indoor facility or weatherproof cabinet.

  • Page 27: Figure 18: Features: Poe Power Injector Mounting Dimensions

    RDL-3000 Ellipse TMA Sector Controller Installation Guidelines Figure 18: Features: PoE Power Injector Mounting Dimensions 70-00159-02-00 Proprietary Redline Communications © 2014 Page of 59 July 18, 2014...

  • Page 28: Rf Splitter

    RDL-3000 Ellipse TMA Sector Controller Installation Guidelines RF Splitter The Ellipse TMA Sector Controller uses an RF splitter/combiner. Figure 19: Features: RF Splitter-Combiner Figure 20: Features: RF Splitter Dimensions 70-00159-02-00 Proprietary Redline Communications © 2014 Page of 59 July 18, 2014...

  • Page 29: Figure 21: Features: Wireless Terminal/Splitter Mounting Bracket Dimensions

    RDL-3000 Ellipse TMA Sector Controller Installation Guidelines Figure 21: Features: Wireless Terminal/Splitter Mounting Bracket Dimensions The 11-pin circular connectors are weatherproof when installed. 70-00159-02-00 Proprietary Redline Communications © 2014 Page of 59 July 18, 2014...

  • Page 30: Figure 22: Features - Ethernet Line Protection Ports

    RDL-3000 Ellipse TMA Sector Controller Installation Guidelines Surge Arrestor The Ellipse TMA Sector Controller uses a surge arrestor for lightning protection. This outdoor rated device should be installed at the egress point of each Ethernet PoE cable to the Ellipse TMA SC and TMA Tower Amplifiers.

  • Page 31: Synchronization Kit

    RDL-3000 Ellipse TMA Sector Controller Installation Guidelines Synchronization Kit The Ellipse TMA Sector Controller uses a PPS signal to synchronize operations of the TMA Tower Amplifiers. There are two SKUs for the synchronization kits. Figure 24: Features: Synchronization Kit Figure 25: Features: Synchronization Kit with Terminator IMPORTANT: The 50 ohm terminator must be installed on the tee connector located farthest from the Ellipse TMA sector controller.

  • Page 32: Gps Antenna Kit

    RDL-3000 Ellipse TMA Sector Controller Installation Guidelines 2.10 GPS Antenna Kit The Ellipse TMA Sector Controller uses an active-type GPS antenna. Figure 26: Features: GPS Antenna Kit The 11-pin circular connectors are weatherproof when installed. 70-00159-02-00 Proprietary Redline Communications © 2014...

  • Page 33: Materials

    Masts rated for weight and wind loading of the sector antenna with TMA amplifier and cabling. Redline equipment is compatible with mast sizes 45-115 mm (1.75-4.5 in). The mast position must be rated for weight and wind loading of the GPS Antenna antenna and cabling.

  • Page 34: Site Survey

    RDL-3000 Ellipse TMA Sector Controller Installation Guidelines Chapter 4 Site Survey General Layout Options Figure 27: Survey: Ellipse TMA Sector Controller General Layout 70-00159-02-00 Proprietary Redline Communications © 2014 Page of 59 July 18, 2014...

  • Page 35: Survey For Rf Access To Sector Antennas

    RDL-3000 Ellipse TMA Sector Controller Installation Guidelines Survey for RF Access to Sector Antennas It is important to conduct a site survey before installing the sector antennas. A poorly installed or badly located sector antenna can cause interference and will not provide the performance for correct operation of the Ellipse TMA Sector Controller system.

  • Page 36: Survey For Gps Satellites

    RDL-3000 Ellipse TMA Sector Controller Installation Guidelines Survey for GPS Satellites It is important to conduct a site survey before installing the GPS antenna. A poorly installed or badly located GPS antenna can cause interference and will not provide the necessary information for correct operation of the Ellipse TMA Sector Controller system.

  • Page 37: Survey Power Source

    RDL-3000 Ellipse TMA Sector Controller Installation Guidelines Survey Power Source Figure 30: Survey: Power Cable Routing IMPORTANT: The PoE devices provided are for indoor use only. The installer must: 1. Provide a compatible power source for the system. 2. Provide an AC source power receptacle for connection of each PoE Adapter.

  • Page 38: Survey Network (Ethernet) Connection

    RDL-3000 Ellipse TMA Sector Controller Installation Guidelines Survey Network (Ethernet) Connection A pre-terminated Ethernet cable is supplied with the Ellipse TMA Sector Controller system. This cable is pre-terminated with shielded RJ-45 connectors and a pre- assembled weatherproof circular plug. IMPORTANT: The maximum total length of the Ethernet cable is 100 m (330 ft). For example, 10 m (33 ft) from the RAS-Extend wireless terminal to the Data &...

  • Page 39: Site Preparation

    The Ellipse TMA Sector Controller system with cabling and 475 mm (19 in) UHF antenna weighs approximately 00 kg (00 lb). Wind-loading may add approximately 50% for approximately 00 Kg (00 lb). Redline equipment is compatible with mast sizes 45-115 mm (1.75-4.5 in). Figure 32: Preparation - Ellipse TMA Sector Controller Mast Requirements 70-00159-02-00 Proprietary Redline Communications ©...

  • Page 40: Mast For Sector Antenna

    RDL-3000 Ellipse TMA Sector Controller Installation Guidelines Mast for Sector Antenna The installer must prepare a mast for mounting each sector antenna with attached TMA amplifier. The antenna with TMA amplifier and cabling weighs approximately 00 kg (00 lb). Wind- loading may add approximately 50% for approximately 00 Kg (00 lb).

  • Page 41: Mast For Gps Antenna

    RDL-3000 Ellipse TMA Sector Controller Installation Guidelines Mast for GPS Antenna The installer must prepare a mast for mounting the GPS antenna. Redline equipment is compatible with mast sizes 45-115 mm (1.75-4.5 in). Note: the GPS antenna may be mounted above one of the sector antennas.

  • Page 42: Assemble Kits

    RDL-3000 Ellipse TMA Sector Controller Installation Guidelines Chapter 6 Assemble Kits The major system components should be assembled from the supplied kits and be tested and weatherproofed before final installation. Assemble Sector Controller with RF Splitter The sector controller and RF splitter kit are supplied separately and must be bolted together, cables attached, and weatherproofing applied before final installation.

  • Page 43: Figure 36: Assembly - Mounting The Ellipse Tma Base Station (With Splitters)

    RDL-3000 Ellipse TMA Sector Controller Installation Guidelines Figure 36: Assembly - Mounting the Ellipse TMA Base Station (with splitters) 70-00159-02-00 Proprietary Redline Communications © 2014 Page of 59 July 18, 2014...

  • Page 44: Assemble Sector Antenna With Tma Amplifier

    Figure 37: Assembly: Mounting Tower Amplifier to the Sector Antenna Notes: 1. The RDL-3000 is mounted directly to the antenna. The antenna with attached RDL-3000 system is mounted on a mast using the supplied mounting kit. 3. All connections must be weatherproofed.

  • Page 45: Wiring The Tma Tower Amplifier Detail View

    RDL-3000 Ellipse TMA Sector Controller Installation Guidelines Wiring the TMA Tower Amplifier Detail View Figure 38: Assembly: Tower Amplifier Wiring Figure 39: Sector Controller: Dual Polarity UHF Panel Antenna: Mounting Detail 70-00159-02-00 Proprietary Redline Communications © 2014 Page of 59...

  • Page 46: Install Equipment

    RDL-3000 Ellipse TMA Sector Controller Installation Guidelines Chapter 7 Install Equipment It is recommend to install the system components in the order presented in this section. Figure 40: Installation TMA Sector Controller General Layout 70-00159-02-00 Proprietary Redline Communications © 2014...

  • Page 47: Mount Sector Antenna On Mast

    RDL-3000 Ellipse TMA Sector Controller Installation Guidelines Mount Sector Antenna on Mast Figure 41: Installation: Mounting the Sector Antenna 70-00159-02-00 Proprietary Redline Communications © 2014 Page of 59 July 18, 2014...

  • Page 48: Mounting Detail View

    RDL-3000 Ellipse TMA Sector Controller Installation Guidelines Mounting Detail View Figure 42: Installation: Mounting the Sector Antenna 70-00159-02-00 Proprietary Redline Communications © 2014 Page of 59 July 18, 2014...

  • Page 49: Tower Cabling

    RDL-3000 Ellipse TMA Sector Controller Installation Guidelines Tower Cabling Figure 43: Installation: Sector Antenna / Amplifier Wiring 70-00159-02-00 Proprietary Redline Communications © 2014 Page of 59 July 18, 2014...

  • Page 50: Mount Gps Antenna System

    RDL-3000 Ellipse TMA Sector Controller Installation Guidelines Mount GPS Antenna System Assemble GPS Antenna Kit The GPS antenna kit must be assembled, cable attached and weatherproofing applied before final installation. Locate all parts from both kits before assembling the unit.

  • Page 51: Mount Sector Controller (With Rf Splitter)

    RDL-3000 Ellipse TMA Sector Controller Installation Guidelines Mount Sector Controller (with RF Splitter) Figure 45: Installation: Mounting Sector Controller and Splitter 70-00159-02-00 Proprietary Redline Communications © 2014 Page of 59 July 18, 2014...

  • Page 52: Sector Controller Wiring Overview

    RDL-3000 Ellipse TMA Sector Controller Installation Guidelines Sector Controller Wiring Overview Figure 46: Installation: Ellipse TMA Sector Controller Wiring Overview 70-00159-02-00 Proprietary Redline Communications © 2014 Page of 59 July 18, 2014...

  • Page 53: Reference

    Rubber mastic putty or duct sealing putty must also be used to complete the weatherproofing. The professional installer may use his own weatherproofing materials provided they are not silicon-based Redline does not recommend silicon seal or glue as these materials are difficult to apply accurately, can leave gaps, and are difficult to remove.

  • Page 54: Figure 48: Procedures - Rf Port - Weatherproofing Pt-2

    RDL-3000 Ellipse TMA Sector Controller Installation Guidelines Figure 48: Procedures - RF Port - Weatherproofing Pt-2 Continue to wrap the tape tightly along the cable. Figure 49: Procedures - RF Port - Weatherproofing Pt-3 Work the mastic putty well into the area between the connector and the body of the Ellipse TMA system.

  • Page 55: General Grounding Guidelines

    RDL-3000 Ellipse TMA Sector Controller Installation Guidelines General Grounding Guidelines All outdoor wireless equipment is susceptible to lightning damage from a direct hit or current induced from a near strike. Surge protection and grounding practices described in local and national electrical codes are intended to prevent serious injury, minimize damage to equipment, and reduce service outages.

  • Page 56: Surge Protection

    RDL-3000 Ellipse TMA Sector Controller Installation Guidelines 8.2.2 Surge Protection The tower grounding system disperses most of the surge energy from a tower strike away from the building and equipment. The remaining energy induced on the Ethernet cable can be directed safely to ground by using a surge arrestor in series with the Ethernet cable at the point of entry to the building.

  • Page 57: Air Terminal Mounting For Tower And Pole Deployments

    8.2.4 Protecting Cables from Abrasion and Temperature Redline recommends the use of suitable diameter spiral bound sleeve (generically called 'spiroband') to protect the outdoor Ethernet cable. These products are generally available from most local electrical suppliers. This use of sleeves protects against excessive abrasion from wind and heat damage in locations where the temperature of the metal tower structure may exceed the cable specification.
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