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- Page 1 Nova846 Outdoor 8x5W Two-Carrier TDD eNodeB Installation Guide BaiBU_DNB4_2.2.7 February 2023 Version 1.03...
- Page 2 Nova846 Outdoor 8x5W Two-Carrier TDD eNodeB Installation Guide About This Document This document is intended for personnel who will be installing the Baicells Nova846 Outdoor 8x5W eNodeB (eNB) product. The product overview is followed by the procedures for properly installing, performing basic configuration, and verifying the eNB is operational.
- Page 3 Nova846 Outdoor 8x5W Two-Carrier TDD eNodeB Installation Guide Resources Documentation - Baicells product datasheets, this document, and other technical • manuals can be found at Baicells.com > Resources > Documents. • Support - How to open a support ticket, process an RMA, and the Support Forum are at Baicells.com >...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Nova846 Outdoor 8x5W Two-Carrier TDD eNodeB Installation Guide 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 ......................11 2.3 Grounding and Lightning Protection ................13 2.4 Weatherproofing ...................... - Page 5 Nova846 Outdoor 8x5W Two-Carrier TDD eNodeB Installation Guide FCC Compliance ........................40 ISEDC Compliance ........................40 List of Figures Figure 1-1: Nova846 eNB ........................7 Figure 2-1: Packout ......................... 10 Figure 2-2: LEDs and Interfaces ...................... 12 Figure 2-3: Weatherproofing ......................14 Figure 2-4: CloudCore Login Page ....................
- Page 6 Nova846 Outdoor 8x5W Two-Carrier TDD eNodeB Installation Guide Figure 3-23: Cell Status (eNB GUI) ....................38 Figure 3-24: Cell Status (OMC) ....................... 39 Figure 3-25: OMC > eNB > Monitor > Display Settings ..............39 List of Tables Table 2-1: Materials ........................10 Table 2-2: Installation Tools ......................
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Page 7: Overview
Features. The Nova846's primary cell (Pcell) is referred to as Cell 1. The secondary cell (Scell) is referred to as Cell 2. Each eNB comes pre-configured to simplify the installation. Baicells provides operators with local and Web-based Graphical User Interface (GUI) software applications to configure and manage individual eNBs and Customer Premise Equipment (CPE). -
Page 8: Features
HaloB is standard in the Nova846 eNB as part of the basic software to provide “lite EPC” capabilities. This enables the user to migrate core network functions to the eNB. - Page 9 Nova846 Outdoor 8x5W Two-Carrier TDD eNodeB Installation Guide In addition to the Nova846 eNB's two carriers and multiple operating modes, the following is a list of other key features. The Nova846 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 Nova846 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: Leds And Interfaces
Nova846 Outdoor 8x5W Two-Carrier TDD eNodeB Installation Guide Power plug The plug that connects the power cable to the electricity supply Ethernet cable Outdoor CAT6, shorter than 328 feet (100 meters) It is suggested that the diameter of the cable is .3 inches ± .04 inches (7 mm ±... -
Page 12: Figure 2-2: Leds And Interfaces
Nova846 Outdoor 8x5W Two-Carrier TDD eNodeB Installation Guide Figure 2-2: LEDs and Interfaces Table 2-3: LEDs Color Status Description Steady on Power is on Green No power supply Steady on Hardware alarm No alarm Steady on The device is powered on Green Fast flash: 0.125 s on, 0.125 s off... -
Page 13: Grounding And Lightning Protection
Nova846 Outdoor 8x5W Two-Carrier TDD eNodeB Installation Guide Table 2-4: Interfaces Interface Name Description ETH0 Ethernet interface 1: 1 optical (SFP) and 1 RJ-45 interface, which is used for data backhaul. Connect to external transmission network. ETH1 Ethernet interface 2: 1 optical (SFP) and 1 RJ-45 interface, which is used for data backhaul. -
Page 14: Location And Environment
Figure 2-3: Weatherproofing 2.5 Location and Environment The Nova846 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 15: Installation
Nova846 Outdoor 8x5W Two-Carrier TDD eNodeB Installation Guide Figure 2-4: 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. -
Page 16: Figure 3-2: Gps Installation Requirements
Nova846 Outdoor 8x5W Two-Carrier TDD eNodeB Installation Guide No major blocking from buildings in the vicinity. Make sure the space atop is at least 45 degrees unblocked by any buildings. The GPS antenna should be installed within 45 degrees to the lightning rod. -
Page 17: Install Enb On Pole Or Wall
Nova846 Outdoor 8x5W Two-Carrier TDD eNodeB Installation Guide 3.3 Install eNB on Pole or Wall 3.3.1 Install on Pole The eNB mounting bracket is assembled in manufacturing before packing. The only action required by the installer is to attach the assembly to the pole. -
Page 18: Install On Wall
Nova846 Outdoor 8x5W Two-Carrier TDD eNodeB Installation Guide 3. Hang the eNB (with bracket) onto the pole bracket. Ensure the screw on the bottom of the bracket clips into the groove on the pole bracket, and then fasten the screw with a Phillips- head screwdriver to complete the installation (Figure 3-6). -
Page 19: Figure 3-8: Attach With Expansion Bolts
Nova846 Outdoor 8x5W Two-Carrier TDD eNodeB Installation Guide 4. Install the wall bracket to the expansion bolts using flat washers, spring washers, and hex nuts (Figure 3-8). Figure 3-8: Attach With Expansion Bolts 5. Attach the eNB to the mounting bracket on the wall. Push the eNB until the hook is firmly attached to the mounting bracket. -
Page 20: Connect Cables
Nova846 Outdoor 8x5W Two-Carrier TDD eNodeB Installation Guide 3.4 Connect Cables WARNING: Ensure the antenna is connected before powering up the eNB. The wireless signal transmission power can cause bodily injury and damage to the eNB and Radio Frequency (RF) power amplifier devices. -
Page 21: Connect Rf Cable(S)
RF signals. The wireless signal transmission power can cause bodily injury, and damage to the eNB and RF power amplifier devices. NOTE: The Nova846 has eight antennas (ANT0–ANT7), but only ANT0–ANT3 are currently used. Open the dust caps of the ANT0, ANT1, ANT2, and ANT3 interfaces. -
Page 22: Enb Power And Grounding
Prepare the grounding cable according to the actual measurements and requirements of the specific installation site. The Nova846 eNB has two grounding screws located on the bottom of the unit, as shown in Figure 3-11. Follow the steps below the figure to connect the ground cable. -
Page 23: Pole Grounding
Nova846 Outdoor 8x5W Two-Carrier TDD eNodeB Installation Guide Figure 3-11: Connect Cables and Grounding Screws NOTE: All Nova eNBs have a floating ground on the power system. 1. Unscrew one grounding screw, connect one end of the ground cable to the grounding screw, and retighten the screw. -
Page 24: Figure 3-12: Pole Grounding
Nova846 Outdoor 8x5W Two-Carrier TDD eNodeB Installation Guide Figure 3-12: Pole Grounding The installation position of the grounding bar should meet the design requirements. The holding pole and tower body must be connected to the lightning protection network, or grounded with a separate lead. -
Page 25: Maintenance Chamber Waterproofing
0.04 in (7 mm 1 mm). ± ± 3.7 Power on to Check LED Status After the Nova846 is powered on, check that the LED indicators are lighting as expected and described in Table 2-3 (section 2.2). 3.8 Configure Basic Parameters... -
Page 26: Launch The Enb Gui
Nova846 Outdoor 8x5W Two-Carrier TDD eNodeB Installation Guide 3.8.1 Launch the eNB GUI Follow the steps below to connect to the Nova846 GUI. Step 1: Use an Ethernet cable to connect the eNB DATA MGMT ETH port to the local network routed to the Internet. -
Page 27: Upgrade Firmware
3.8.2.1 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 28: Basic Configuration Overview
Nova846 Outdoor 8x5W Two-Carrier TDD eNodeB Installation Guide 3.8.3 Basic Configuration Overview Figure 3-15 indicates four main steps for basic configuration: network interfaces, management server address, quick settings pertaining to key LTE parameters, and the carrier setting. Figure 3-15: Configuration Flow 3.8.4 Configure Network Interfaces... -
Page 29: Figure 3-16: Wan/Lan
Nova846 Outdoor 8x5W Two-Carrier TDD eNodeB Installation Guide If the Connect Via field is set to DHCP and the LGW function is ON (section 3.8.4.2), the Connect Type field must be modified. The IP address of the eNB will be changed due to the MAC address being changed. - Page 30 Nova846 Outdoor 8x5W Two-Carrier TDD eNodeB Installation Guide Field Name Description DNS Mode Select DNS mode: • Auto: Selects DNS automatically. The DNS’s current IP address displays if Auto is selected. • Manual: Set the DNS server manually if the IP address is a static one. The next DNS IP address must also be set if Manual is selected.
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Page 31: Figure 3-17: Lgw = Router
1 to 4094. Avoid using “12”, which is commonly used by the LAN interface. 3.8.4.2 LGW The LGW setting must be configured when using the Baicells CloudCore EPC. Refer to Figure 3-17 and Table 3-2. You must reboot the eNB when you make changes to these settings. Figure 3-17: LGW = Router... - Page 32 Nova846 Outdoor 8x5W Two-Carrier TDD eNodeB Installation Guide Field Name Description LGW Interface Binding The IP address connects to the LGW. Select from configured interfaces. Default is WAN interface. The VLAN interface can also be used to separate different links.
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Page 33: Configure The Management Server
In the BTS Setting > Management Server window, you will enter the network management service (NMS) information (Figure 3-19). The fields are described in Table 3-4. When using the Baicells CloudCore to manage the network, in the http:// field, enter the following URL address and port number: baiomc.cloudapp.net:8443/smallcell/AcsService... -
Page 34: Figure 3-19: Management Server
Nova846 Outdoor 8x5W Two-Carrier TDD eNodeB Installation Guide Enter your unique operator CloudKey ID that you received from Baicells if you are using the Baicells CloudCore to manage the network. The ClsoudKey is used as part of the plug-and-play aspect of the Baicells network elements. -
Page 35: Configure Quick Settings
CBRS SAS when SAS is enabled in the LTE Setting > SAS Settings sub-menu. First, if the operator is using the Baicells CloudCore EPC, you must enter a fixed Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN) and MME IP address: PLMN = 314030 •... -
Page 36: Configure Carrier Setting
Carrier Aggregation & Dual Carrier (Split Mode) Configuration Guide The BTS Setting > Carrier Setting sub-menu is used only in the two-carrier Nova846 eNB as shown in Figure 3-21. Click the arrow in the Carrier Mode field to view the drop-down menu. You can set the eNB to run as a single carrier, as two combined carriers using CA, or as two independent carriers using Dual Carrier (DC)/split mode, depending on which licenses you have purchased. -
Page 37: Reboot
Nova846 Outdoor 8x5W Two-Carrier TDD eNodeB Installation Guide Figure 3-21: Carrier Setting 3.8.8 Reboot Once the basic configuration settings are saved, reboot the eNB. Go to the Reboot menu and click Reboot. Confirm intent to reboot by clicking OK at the message prompt (Figure 3-22). -
Page 38: Figure 3-23: Cell Status (Enb Gui)
Nova846 Outdoor 8x5W Two-Carrier TDD eNodeB Installation Guide NOTE: Ensure you have selected ALL in the display settings window in the OMC > eNB > Monitor page to view Cell Status and Sync Status (Figure 3-25). Figure 3-23: Cell Status (eNB GUI) -
Page 39: Figure 3-24: Cell Status (Omc)
Figure 3-24: Cell Status (OMC) Figure 3-25: 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... -
Page 40: Appendix: Regulatory Compliance
Nova846 Outdoor 8x5W Two-Carrier TDD eNodeB Installation Guide 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.