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- Page 1 Nova230i Outdoor 2x500 mW eNodeB Installation Guide BaiBS_QRTA 2.11 April 2023 Version 1.01...
- Page 2 Copyright Notice Baicells Technologies 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. Disclaimer All products, services, and features bought from Baicells Technologies are subject to the constraints of the company’s business contract and terms.
- Page 3 Nova230i Outdoor 2x500 mW 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
Nova230i Outdoor 2x500 mW 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 ......................12 2.3 Location and Environment ....................13 2.4 CloudCore Account ...................... - Page 5 Nova230i Outdoor 2x500 mW eNodeB Installation Guide List of Figures Figure 1-1: Nova230i eNB ........................7 Figure 1-2: Network Structure ......................8 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: Assemble the Back Bracket ..................
- Page 6 Nova230i Outdoor 2x500 mW eNodeB Installation Guide List of Tables Table 2-1: Materials ........................11 Table 2-2: Installation Tools ......................11 Table 2-3: LEDs ..........................12 Table 2-4: Interfaces ........................12 Table 2-5: Environment Specifications ................... 13 Table 3-1: WAN/LAN/VLAN ......................27 Table 3-2: LGW ..........................
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Page 7: Overview
Overview 1.1 Introduction The Baicells Nova230i (Figure 1-1) is a low-power outdoor eNodeB (eNB). This 2x500 mW microcell eNB is especially designed for tightly clustered pockets of customers, coverage holes, and edges of your network. The design also enables opportunistic micro-targeting, like use in RV parks, marinas, and high-density dwellings such as townhomes and apartments. -
Page 8: Features
Nova230i, 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 CAT6/CAT15 CPE Configuration Guide • HaloB Solution User Guide • SAS Deployment Guide The following is a list of other key features. The Nova230i datasheet providing technical specifications is kept up-to-date on the Baicells website. • Supports standard LTE TDD band 48 (3550 MHz–3700 MHz) •...
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Page 10: Installation Preparation
Installation Preparation 2.1 Materials Check the Nova230i package to ensure it contains the primary components in the packout (Figure 2-1). In addition to industry-standard tools, you 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
Nova230i Outdoor 2x500 mW eNodeB Installation Guide 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
Nova230i Outdoor 2x500 mW eNodeB Installation Guide 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... -
Page 13: Location And Environment
Nova230i Outdoor 2x500 mW eNodeB Installation Guide 2.3 Location and Environment The Nova230i 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, consider the best location for signal coverage. -
Page 14: Installation
Nova230i Outdoor 2x500 mW eNodeB Installation Guide 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. -
Page 15: Install Enb On Pole Or Wall
Nova230i Outdoor 2x500 mW eNodeB Installation Guide 3.2 Install eNB on Pole or Wall 3.2.1 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 16: Install On Wall
Nova230i Outdoor 2x500 mW eNodeB Installation Guide 3. Assemble the clamp and tighten the screws (Figure 3-4). Figure 3-4: Tighten Screws 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 Nova230i eNB on a wall. -
Page 17: Figure 3-6: Attach With Expansion Bolts
Nova230i Outdoor 2x500 mW eNodeB Installation Guide Insert expansion bolts into the two drilled holes (Figure 3-6). Figure 3-6: Attach With Expansion Bolts 5. Hang the eNB on the mounting bracket with expansion bolts. Tighten the washers, spring washers and nuts in a sequence using a Phillips-head screwdriver (Figure 3-7). -
Page 18: Connect Cables
Nova230i Outdoor 2x500 mW eNodeB Installation Guide 6. Align the screw holes on the bracket with the corresponding screw holes to mount the device and tighten the screws in sequence to complete the installation (Figure 3-8). Figure 3-8: Completed Installation 3.3 Connect Cables... -
Page 19: Connect Ethernet Cable
Nova230i Outdoor 2x500 mW eNodeB Installation Guide 3.3.2 Connect Ethernet Cable Refer to section 3.4.1 (Figure 3-10) to complete the Ethernet cable connection. 1. Unscrew the ETH connector. 2. Pass the Ethernet cable through unscrewed connector based on the original sequence. -
Page 20: Enb Grounding
3.4.1 Connect Grounding Cables Prepare the grounding cable according to the actual measurements and requirements of the specific installation site. The Nova230i eNB has two grounding screws located on the bottom of the unit, as shown in Figure 3-10. NOTE: All Nova eNBs have a floating ground on the power system. -
Page 21: Figure 3-11: Pole Grounding
Nova230i Outdoor 2x500 mW eNodeB Installation Guide Figure 3-11: 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 22: Maintenance Chamber Waterproofing
3.6 Power on to Check LED Status After the Nova230i 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 3-12) per previous Table 2-3. -
Page 23: Configure Basic Parameters
3.7 Configure Basic Parameters The initial basic configuration of the eNB covers the minimal parameters required for the eNB to connect to the backhaul and to the Baicells CloudCore. This section does not cover all the configuration options available through the eNB GUI. -
Page 24: 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 25: Basic Configuration Overview
Nova230i Outdoor 2x500 mW eNodeB Installation Guide 3.7.2.2 Upgrade Firmware from the OMC 1. Go to eNB > Upgrade > Upgrade&Rollback. 2. Select the correct Product Type from the list. 3. Select the checkbox next to the eNB(s) you want to upgrade. -
Page 26: Configure Network Interfaces
Nova230i Outdoor 2x500 mW eNodeB Installation Guide 3.7.4 Configure Network Interfaces The network interfaces defined as part of the initial, basic setup include the WAN/LAN/VLAN interfaces, DHCP and the Local Gateway (LGW) mode. 3.7.4.1 WAN/LAN/VLAN Go to the Network > WAN/LAN/VLAN menu (Figure 3-16). The WAN interface is an external communication portal (Internet connection) between the eNB’s Network Management System... -
Page 27: Table 3-1: Wan/Lan/Vlan
Nova230i Outdoor 2x500 mW eNodeB Installation Guide Table 3-1: WAN/LAN/VLAN Field Name Description WAN/LAN Config Tab WAN Config Pane Index The WAN index number, which is generated automatically. Four WAN interfaces are the maximum number the eNB supports. WAN Name The WAN Name is generated automatically. -
Page 28: Figure 3-17: Lgw
255.255.255.0. 3.7.4.2 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... -
Page 29: Figure 3-18: Lgw = Router
Nova230i Outdoor 2x500 mW eNodeB Installation Guide Field Name Description LGW IP Pool Enter the starting IP address of the dynamic IP address pool LGW IP Pool Netmask For example, if the first IP address is 10.10.10.1 and the netmask is 255.255.255.0, the IP address pool includes 255 IP addresses. -
Page 30: Configure The Management Server
In the BTS Setting > Management Server window, you will enter the network management service (NMS) information (Figure 3-20). When using the Baicells CloudCore to manage the network, in the http:// field, enter the following URL address and port number: http://baiomc.cloudapp.net:8443/smallcell/AcsService... -
Page 31: Figure 3-20: Management Server
Nova230i Outdoor 2x500 mW eNodeB Installation Guide Figure 3-20: Management Server Table 3-4: Management Server Field Name Description Management Server Config Override Cloud OMC URL Select ON or OFF. Selecting ON allows you to configure the URL and port number in the Management Server field in the Management Server Config pane of the BTS Setting >... -
Page 32: Configure Quick Settings
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 33: Figure 3-21: Quick Setting
NOTE 1: If planning to use CBRS SAS, the SAS vendor determines some of these parameters. Refer to the SAS Deployment Guide for more information. NOTE 2: Nova230i does not support SFA = 0. NOTE 3: Cloud EPC mode is enabled using the Network > Core Network menu. -
Page 34: Reboot
Nova230i Outdoor 2x500 mW eNodeB Installation Guide 3.7.7 Reboot Once the basic configuration settings are saved, reboot the eNB. There are two options for rebooting in the eNB GUI. From the landing page of the eNB GUI, navigate to System > Reboot, or select Reboot under the Welcome banner (Figure 3-22). -
Page 35: Figure 3-23: Cell Status (Enb Gui)
Nova230i Outdoor 2x500 mW eNodeB Installation Guide Figure 3-23: Cell Status (eNB GUI) Figure 3-24: Cell Status (OMC) NOTE: This image is captured by applying filters to show Cell Status and Sync Status. -
Page 36: Figure 3-25: Omc > Enb > Monitor > Display Settings
Nova230i Outdoor 2x500 mW eNodeB Installation Guide 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 37: Appendix: Regulatory Compliance
Nova230i Outdoor 2x500 mW 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.