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AirHarmony-4000 Installation Guide External Filters Part Number: UGD-D01019 System Release: 14.5 Revision: 1.0 Published: January 2016...
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Long Switched Beam Antenna ....................8 External Antenna ........................8 About This Document ..................9 Purpose ..........................9 Intended Audience ........................ 9 Document Conventions ......................9 Document Organization ...................... 10 Related Reading ........................10 UGD-D01019 Airspan Commercial and Internal Use...
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4.3.1 Mounting on a Wooden Pole ..................29 4.3.2 Mounting on a Non-Wooden Pole ................31 4.3.3 Mounting on a Wall ..................... 32 4.4 Securing AirHarmony-4000 to the Mounting Plate ............. 34 5 AirHarmony-4000 Connections ..............38 5.1 Grounding ........................38 5.2 Remote Antenna Assembly ..................
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Figure 5: AirHarmony-4000 Unit, Top panel ..................20 Figure 6: AIrHarmony-4000 with Sun Shield without external filters ........... 22 Figure 7: AIrHarmony-4000 in prone position prior to external filters assembly ........ 23 Figure 8: External Filters' Set ........................ 23 Figure 9: External Filters' Set slots & fastenings ................... 24 Figure 10: Mounting External Filters' set on Sun-shield ...............
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Table 2: AirHarmony-4000DH B41 High Band FCC Maximum Output TX Power ........7 Table 3: AirHarmony-4000DL B41 Low Band FCC Maximum Output TX Power ........7 Table 4: AirHarmony-4000 ETSI Maximum Output TX Power ..............7 Table 5: Power Consumption ........................7 Table 6: Typographic Conventions ......................
Document Information Abstract This document details procedures for installing the Airspan’s AirHarmony-4000 EXT, a Macro-class eNodeB variant and its place in the Airspan product suite. This document is intended for qualified personnel with a working knowledge of LTE. Revision History...
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the power source is connected Modifications Any changes and modifications to this device that are not expressly approved by Airspan Networks may void the user's authority to operate the equipment. General ...
Hazardous to Health Regulations 1989 and the Dangerous Substances Regulations 1990). At the end of any Airspan products life cycle, the customer should consult with Airspan to ensure that the product is disposed of in conformance with the relevant regulatory requirements.
Español: Este equipo cumple con los requisitos esenciales asi como con otras disposiciones de la Directive 1999/5/EC. Greek: ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ Airspan ΔΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ Ο ΕΞΟΠΛΙΣΜΟΣ ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩΔΕΙΣ ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙΠΕΣ ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ ΔΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ ΟΔΗΓΙΑΣ 1999/5/ΕΚ. Français: Cet appareil est conforme aux exigencies essentialles et aux autres dispositions pertinantes de la Directive 1999/5/EC.
EN 61000-4-8: Magnetic Field Immunity Note: A GPS is recommended for synchronizing between LTE sectors. Note: An optional GPS Lightning/Surge protector is available from Airspan when installing the GPS antenna in a remote location for lightning prone deployments. UGD-D01019 Airspan Commercial and Internal Use...
Caution: Do not set maximum output TX power to higher than local regulations. Power Consumption AirHarmony-4000 has a maximum nominal power consumption of 130W. AirHarmony-4000 power consumption is described in the following table: Table 5: Power Consumption Tx Power at RF Port...
AirHarmony-4000 (External Cavity Filters) Installation Guide Antenna System AirHarmony-4000 comes in a range of frequency variants that can be mounted with different antenna options and formats. A typical installation will have a cross-polar sector or dual slant antenna connected to the approprate Cavity filter of the AirHarmony-4000 variant unit. Various antennas are designed specifically for AirHarmony-4000 deployments;...
Field Replacement of Filter Set (when required) Intended Audience This guide is intended for persons who are responsible for installing the AirHarmony-4000. These persons should have a working knowledge of the equipment. AirHarmony can be tightly integrated with Airspan’s iBridge and iRelay transport solutions.
Note Provides additional information. Provides helpful hints. Document Organization Chapter Contents Provides a comprehensive overview of AirHarmony-4000 and its Introduction installation. Getting Started Provides workflows for initial install and workflow. Lists the hardware, software, and client requirements for Verifying Prerequisites installation.
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4T4R, 4T8R, and 8T8R. AirHarmony-4000 implements 2 x 20W transmitters (2 x 43 dBm) and fully supports the standard LTE (Uu/S1/X2) interfaces. All Airspan eNodeB products, including AirHarmony-4000, are interoperable with a rich portfolio of party end user devices, including many handsets, indoor UEs, outdoor UEs and USB dongles from several ODMs, using various chipsets.
AirHarmony-4000 (External Cavity Filters) Installation Guide Note: AirHarmony-4000 must be properly grounded according with NEC and other local safety code requirements. Figure 2: AirHarmony-4000 with External Filters & cover Note: External Filters set are sold separately and are installed on site by the customer.
AirHarmony-4000 (External Cavity Filters) Installation Guide Getting Started 2.1 Workflow of Installation The Workflow to install the AirHarmony-4000 is displayed in the following diagram: Figure 3: Workflow Caution: Antennas and External filters must be connected and attached before AirHarmony-4000 is powered on.
AirHarmony-4000 (External Cavity Filters) Installation Guide 2.2 AirHarmony-4000 Installation Checklist Plan the installation of the AirHarmony-4000 by using the Installation Checklist, which you can find as a removable job aid in Appendix A for this guide. 3 Verifying Prerequisites Prior to installing the AirHarmony-4000, verify the required safety, power, tools, parts and components.
AirHarmony-4000 (External Cavity Filters) Installation Guide 3.2.2 Verify the Parts and Kits Note: Verify your order and requirements to ensure the correct unit type is being installed. Table 8. Parts & Kits Installation Part No. Airspan Consisting of: Image Kit / Part...
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AirHarmony-4000 (External Cavity Filters) Installation Guide Installation Part No. Airspan Consisting of: Image Kit / Part LSBA Control Cable Long SBA CBL- 680-00-191 control cable SBAL- AISG to AISG CTRL- 1.5m 1.5-1 Long SBA CBL- 680-00-192 control cable SBAL- AISG to AISG...
Full AXS SM FIB-FA- 686-00-014 Fiber Cable 200-LC- 200m, SM-1 Outdoor LC/DPX to LC, IP67 3.2.3 Power Supply and Current AirHarmony-4000 supports direct connection to AC power source: Operational Voltage Range: 100VAC~240VAC, 47Hz~63Hz UGD-D01019 Airspan Commercial and Internal Use...
Maximum Power Consumption (W) TDD-FC1 2 x 43 2 x 43 3.2.4 Panels The following figures display the AirHarmony-4000 bottom and top panels. The following displays the AirHarmony-4000’s bottom panel. Figure 4: AirHarmony-4000 Unit, Bottom panel UGD-D01019 Airspan Commercial and Internal Use...
AirHarmony-4000 (External Cavity Filters) Installation Guide The following displays the AirHarmony-4000’s top panel. Figure 5: AirHarmony-4000 Unit, Top panel 3.2.5 Physical Dimensions AirHarmony-4000 is in an all outdoor enclosure. Table 10: AirHarmony-4000 Physical Dimensions Variant Dimensions (H x W x D)
AirHarmony-4000 (External Cavity Filters) Installation Guide 3.2.6 Environmental AirHarmony-4000 meets the following environmental requirements: GR-63 Storage and Transportation ETSI EN 300-019-1-4 Operational (non-weather protected equipment) ETSI EN 300-019-1-1 Storage (weather protected, non-temperature controlled locations) ETSI EN 300-019-1-2 Transportation...
Remove the AirHarmony from its packaging in preparation for the External Filters’ set assembly. Figure 6: AIrHarmony-4000 with Sun Shield without external filters Lie the AirHarmony-4000 down on a flat surface so as to facilitate assembly of the external filters’ set (either Low, High or Full Band). UGD-D01019...
AirHarmony-4000 (External Cavity Filters) Installation Guide Figure 7: AIrHarmony-4000 in prone position prior to external filters assembly Remove the external filters’ set from its packaging in preparation for assembly. Note: Verify that the required External Filters set are used as there are three (3): ...
Loosen the four (4) M5 screws on the Sun-Shield in order to fit the External Filters’ set in place. Position the External Filters’ set on the AirHarmony-4000 in position on the Sun-Shield so the slots on the sides align with the M5 pan head screws projecting from the Sun- Shield.
AirHarmony-4000 (External Cavity Filters) Installation Guide Figure 11: Opening cover Pull outward on the filter cover to pull it free and swing the filter cover down away from the cavity filters and open the cover completely. Figure 12. Cover opened...
AirHarmony-4000 (External Cavity Filters) Installation Guide Slide the filter to align it with its RF connector and fit together, then tighten the connector. Caution: Take care not to over tighten the RF connector. The connector nut should be tightened to a nominal torque of no more than 2.0 Nm (1.47 lb-ft). Using either 23mm or 29/32”...
AirHarmony-4000 (External Cavity Filters) Installation Guide Slide the second filter to align it with its RF connector and fit together, then tighten the connector. Caution: Take care not to over tighten the RF connector. The connector nut should be tightened to a nominal torque of no more than 2.0 Nm (1.47 lb-ft). Using either 23mm or 29/32”...
Unscrew the protective dust cap from the GPS antenna jack prior to mounting on the AirHarmony-4000. Align the GPS jack with the plug attached to the top panel on the AirHarmony-4000. Figure 18: Attaching GPS antenna to unit Caution: Take care not to over tighten so as not to damage the threads.
Select the location on the pole to mount the AirHarmony-4000. You can attach the AirHarmony-4000 to any pole from 1-7/8 to 16 inches (47.6 to 406.4 mm) in diameter. Determine where to position the mounting plate on the pole and mark where to drill for insertion of the 3/8-16 through-bolt.
Insert the clamp bands by passing them through the slots in the mounting plate, in three (3) places. Note: The clamp bands are not supplied by Airspan and are the responsibility of the installer. Clamp bands should not be wider than 15.5 mm in order to fit in the slots on the mounting plate.
AirHarmony-4000 (External Cavity Filters) Installation Guide Figure 21: Through-bolt & Mounting plate Mounting plate is installed and ready for AirHarmony-4000 mounting. 4.3.2 Mounting on a Non-Wooden Pole The following images show the pole mount assembly on a non-wooden pole. Caution: Take care to install the Pole/Wall mounting plate in the correct orientation.
Select the location on the pole to mount the AirHarmony-4000. You can attach the AirHarmony-4000 to any pole from 1-7/8 to 16 inches (47.6 to 406.4 mm) in diameter. Insert the clamp straps through the slots in the mounting plate passing them through the pole clamps.
Attach the mounting plate to the wall using Lag bolts (x8 recommended). Note: Lag bolts (x8) and necessary hardware are not supplied by Airspan and are the responsibility of the installer. Recommended minimum 5/16 x 4” dia. (8mm x 100mm) with appropriate plugs according to field conditions.
AirHarmony-4000 on pole or wall. To mount AirHarmony-4000 to the mounting plate, perform the following: Lift up the AirHarmony-4000 unit and hook the slotted holes onto the mounting pins (studs) on the top of the mounting plate. Figure 25: Lift unit and fit the slotted holes unto studs on top of mounting plate...
Once aligned insert the supplied M8x20 Hex head bolt with a split washer and a flat washer into each clinch-nut. Check and tighten all six (6) M8x20 Hex head bolts. The following displays the AirHarmony-4000 mounted on a wooden pole. Figure 27: AirHarmony mounted on Wooden Pole UGD-D01019...
AirHarmony-4000 (External Cavity Filters) Installation Guide The following displays the AirHarmony-4000 mounted on a concrete pole. Figure 28: AirHarmony mounted on Concrete Pole UGD-D01019 Airspan Commercial and Internal Use...
AirHarmony-4000 (External Cavity Filters) Installation Guide The following displays the AirHarmony-4000 being mounted on a wall. Figure 29: AirHarmony being mounted on a Wall UGD-D01019 Airspan Commercial and Internal Use...
5.1 Grounding The AirHarmony-4000 requires a secure ground connection. The ground cable should be connected with a grounding screw fitted with a flat washer and lock washer to the bottom of the chassis clearly marked with the universal ground symbol as shown below.
(CAT5e) cable used by Airspan products. The Ethernet cable is connected using a standard RJ45 connector protected by a harsh environment protective casing. Hardware Requirements The following are the cable and connectors available from Airspan. Table 12: Cable Hardware Airspan Part Number Description...
AirHarmony-4000 (External Cavity Filters) Installation Guide Assembly Instructions The Copper Ethernet cable is connected to the AirHarmony-1000 using a Gland connector assembled on the bottom panel of the unit, as shown below. Figure 31: Gland connector - copper Remove the Gland connector by unscrewing the body from the AirHarmony-1000, using the (supplied) Gland wrench.
AirHarmony-4000 (External Cavity Filters) Installation Guide Seat the RJ45 connector plug securely into the body cavity of the AirHarmony-4000 Tighten the Gland body into to the threaded hole on the bottom of the AirHarmony- 4000. Tighten the tail nut on to the body using the included Gland wrench, forcing the seal compress around the cable.
AirHarmony-4000 (External Cavity Filters) Installation Guide Verify that the locking latch on the cable connector is engaged on the board connector. Slide the inner housing and ground shield (if present) over the cable and over the molding. Figure 35: Slide on inner housing Note: Check that there no space between the inner housing and mounting flange.
5.5.1 Power Cable Preparation Tip: It is good practice to label both ends of the cable to identify which AirHarmony-4000 unit it is connected to. Tip: It is good practice to leave a spare loop of cable (approximately 0.5m). This will allow for easier wiring and will allow the cable to be re-terminated if necessary in the future.
AirHarmony-4000 (External Cavity Filters) Installation Guide Figure 38: AC Connector disassembled Strip back and remove the outer sheath to expose the inner black, white and green insulated wires to a length of 3 cm (1.18 in). Then strip back 6 mm (0.24 in) of the inner core insulation.
AirHarmony-4000 (External Cavity Filters) Installation Guide Secure the wire ends of the power cable into the head part of the connector, as shown below. Figure 42: Plug pins Figure 43: Pin assignment Pin # Wire Color Description White Neutral Black...
The internal plastic parts of the mating connector are keyed. Take care to align these by visual inspection or by gently rotating the connector body until the key way sections align and the pins engaged fully before tightening. Figure 45: Power cable attached to AirHarmony-4000 UGD-D01019 Airspan Commercial and Internal Use...
Removal and replacement of the external filters can be performed while the AirHarmony unit is still mounted without having to dismantle the unit. The following steps define removal and replacement installation procedure for the AirHarmony-4000 cavity filters when required. To replace the cavity filter, follow these steps: Loosen the 4 screws on the the filter cover.
AirHarmony-4000 (External Cavity Filters) Installation Guide Figure 46: External Filter’s set removal 6.1.2 Replacing the Cavity Filters Remove the replacement external filters’ set from its packaging in preparation for assembly. Figure 47: Cavity Filter set - pre-assembled UGD-D01019 Airspan Commercial and Internal Use...
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AirHarmony-4000 (External Cavity Filters) Installation Guide Lift the replacement External Filters’ set into position on the Sun-Shield so the slots on the sides align with the pan head screws projecting from the Sun-Shield and tighten. Loosen the four (4) screws on the filter cover that lock the filter cover in place on the External Filters’...
AirHarmony-4000 (External Cavity Filters) Installation Guide A Job Sheet This job sheet enables the users to keep track of their installation. It covers all the prerequisites required for accomplishing the AirHarmony-4000 installation. Table 13: Job Sheet Site Requirements Pole or wall for installation identified...
AirHarmony-4000 (External Cavity Filters) Installation Guide B Abbreviations Term Expansion 3GPP 3rd Generation Partnership Project, responsible for LTE Almost Blank Subframes Adjacent Channel Selectivity is a measurement of a receiver's ability to process a desired signal while rejecting a strong signal in an adjacent frequency channel. ACS is defined as the ratio of the receiver filter attenuation on the assigned channel frequency to the receiver filter attenuation on the adjacent channel frequency.
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AirHarmony-4000 (External Cavity Filters) Installation Guide Term Expansion Modulation and Coding Scheme Mobility Management Entity is the key control-node for the LTE access-network. It is responsible, among other things for idle mode UE tracking and paging procedure including retransmissions MTBF...
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