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InterReach Fusion
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Wideband
Installation, Operation, and Reference Manual
ADCP-77-044  Issue 5  June 2012
D-620616-0-20 Rev F

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  • Page 1 InterReach Fusion ® Wideband Installation, Operation, and Reference Manual ADCP-77-044  Issue 5  June 2012 D-620616-0-20 Rev F...
  • Page 2 TE is a registered trademark and InterReach, InterReach Unison, InterReach Fusion, WAVEXchange, FlexWave are registered trademarks and trademarks of TE Connectivity. All other products, company names, service marks, and trademarks mentioned in this document or website are used for identification purposes only and may be owned by other companies.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents General Information ..... . 1-1 SECTION 1 1.1 Firmware Release ........1-1 1.2 Purpose and Scope .
  • Page 4 CONFIDENTIAL 3.5.1 Description ........3-11 3.5.2 View Preference .
  • Page 5 CONFIDENTIAL 6.6 Link Budget Analysis ......6-24 6.6.1 Elements of a Link Budget for Narrowband Standards .
  • Page 6 CONFIDENTIAL 7.8 Alarm Monitoring Connectivity Options ....7-63 7.8.1 Direct Connection ....... . . 7-63 7.8.2 Modem Connection .
  • Page 7 CONFIDENTIAL Faults, Warnings, Status Tables for Fusion, Fusion APPENDIX C Wideband, Fusion SingleStar ....A-1 C.1 Faults Reported by Main Hubs ..... . . A-1 C.2 Faults Reported for System CPU .
  • Page 8 CONFIDENTIAL InterReach Fusion Wideband Installation, Operation, and Reference Manual D-620616-0-20 Rev F...
  • Page 9 CONFIDENTIAL List of Figures Figure 2-1 Fusion Wideband System Hardware ......2-4 Figure 2-2 Fusion Wideband One Port System Hardware ....2-4 Figure 2-3 Three Methods for OA&M Communications .
  • Page 10 CONFIDENTIAL Figure 7-4 Using Hub Rack-Mounting Brackets for Direct Wall Installation . 7-15 Figure 7-5 Protective Ground Wire Connection ..... . . 7-18 Figure 7-6 DC Terminals .
  • Page 11 CONFIDENTIAL Figure 7-39 OA&M Direct Connection ....... .7-63 Figure 7-40 OA&M Modem Connection .
  • Page 12 CONFIDENTIAL InterReach Fusion Wideband Installation, Operation, and Reference Manual D-620616-0-20 Rev F...
  • Page 13 List of Tables Table 2-1 Physical Specifications ........2-9 Table 2-2 Wavelength and Laser Power Specifications .
  • Page 14 CONFIDENTIAL Table 5-2 System Gain (Loss) Relative to CATV Cable Length ....5-4 Table 5-3 Remote Access Unit LED States ......5-6 Table 5-4 Remote Access Unit Specifications .
  • Page 15 CONFIDENTIAL Table 6-31 CDMA Link Budget Analysis: Uplink ......6-34 Table 7-1 Distance Requirements ........7-3 Table 7-2 Installation Checklist .
  • Page 16 CONFIDENTIAL InterReach Fusion Wideband Installation, Operation, and Reference Manual D-620616-0-20 Rev F...
  • Page 17: General Information

    General Information SECTION 1 This section contains the following subsections: • Section 1.1 Firmware Release ........1-1 •...
  • Page 18: Conventions In This Manual

    Conventions in this Manual • Section 4 Fusion Wideband Expansion Hub This section illustrates and describes the Expansion Hub, as well as connector and LED descriptions, and unit specification. • Section 5 Remote Access Unit This section illustrates and describes the Remote Access Unit. This section also includes connector and LED descriptions, and unit specifications.
  • Page 19: Standards Conformance

    Standards Conformance This manual lists measurements first in metric units, and then in U.S. Customary Sys- tem of units in parentheses. For example: 0° to 45°C (32° to 113°F) This manual uses the following symbols to highlight certain information as described. NOTE: This format emphasizes text with special significance or impor- tance, and provides supplemental information.
  • Page 20: Related Publications

    Related Publications Related Publications • AdminBrowser User Manual; TE part number D-620607-0-20 • FlexWave Focus Configuration, Installation, and Reference Manual; TE part num- ber 8500-10 • InterReach Unison Installation, Operation, and Reference Manual; TE part num- ber 8700-50 InterReach Fusion Wideband Installation, Operation, and Reference Manual CONFIDENTIAL D-620616-0-20 Rev F...
  • Page 21: Interreach Fusion Wideband System Description

    InterReach Fusion Wideband SECTION 2 System Description This section contains the following subsections: • Section 2.1 System Overview ........2-1 •...
  • Page 22: Section 2.1 System Overview

    System Overview • Data Protocols: CDPD, EDGE, GPRS, WCDMA, CDMA2000, 1xRTT, EV-DO, LTE, Paging, and WiMAX The Fusion Wideband system supports three configurable bands: • Band 1 in 60 MHz and can be configured for 700 MHz, 800 MHz, 1900 MHz, 2100 MHz, 2500 MHz, or 2600 MHz •...
  • Page 23: System Hardware Description

    System Hardware Description • RAU: – RAU uplink and downlink gain can be independently attenuated 0 or 10 dB. – Uplink level control protects the system from input overload and can be optimized for either a single operator or multiple operators/protocols. –...
  • Page 24: Figure 2-1 Fusion Wideband System Hardware

    System Hardware Description one Main Hub, four Expansion Hubs, and 32 RAUs (1-4-32). Multiple systems can be combined to provide larger configurations. NOTE: The Fusion Wideband One Port Main Hub (PN: FSN-W1-MH-1P and FSN-W2-MH-1P) configuration is a cost reduced version of the Fusion Wideband Main Hub and supports only one Expansion Hub (up to 8 RAUs).
  • Page 25: System Oa&M Capabilities Overview

    System OA&M Capabilities Overview System OA&M Capabilities Overview InterReach Fusion Wideband is microprocessor controlled and contains firmware to enable much of the operations, administration, and maintenance (OA&M) functionality. Complete alarming, down to the field replaceable unit (that is, Fusion Wideband Main Hub, Expansion Hub, and Remote Access Unit) and the cabling infrastructure, is available.
  • Page 26: System Monitoring And Reporting

    System OA&M Capabilities Overview • Perform an end-to-end system test • Query system status Refer to the AdminBrowser User Manual (D-620607-0-20) for information about installing and using AdminBrowser software. 2.3.1 System Monitoring and Reporting Each Fusion Wideband Main Hub in the system constantly monitors itself, its Expan- sion Hubs, and their downstream RAUs for internal fault and warning conditions.
  • Page 27: System Connectivity

    System Connectivity When you connect FlexWave Focus or a BTS to the Fusion Wideband, the Fusion Wideband Main Hub outputs the alarms (alarm source) and FlexWave Focus or the BTS receives the alarms (alarm sense). This is described in Section 7.7.1 on page 7-57.
  • Page 28: System Operation

    System Operation System Operation Downlink (Base Station to Wireless Devices) Figure 2-6 The Main Hub receives downlink RF signals from a base station using 50 Ohm coaxial cable. The Main Hub converts the RF signals to IF, then to optical signals and sends them to Expansion Main Hub Hubs (up to four) using optical fiber cable.
  • Page 29: System Specifications

    System Specifications System Specifications Physical Specifications Table 2-1 Remote Access Parameter Main Hub Expansion Hub Unit IF/RF Connectors 8-type F, female (CATV 75 Ohm) One F, female 4-type N, female (50 Ohm), (CATV -75 Ohm) 1 Downlink/Uplink pair per band One N, female (antenna - 50 Ohm) External Alarm Connector...
  • Page 30: Table 2-2 Wavelength And Laser Power Specifications

    System Specifications Wavelength and Laser Power Specifications Table 2-2 Measured Output Power Wavelength Main Hub Expansion Hub 1310 nm +20 nm 890 uW 3.8 mW Environmental Specifications Table 2-3 Parameter Main Hub and Expansion Hub Operating Temperature 0° to +45°C (+32° to +113°F) –25°...
  • Page 31: Rf End-To-End Performance

    System Specifications Frequency Bands Covered by Fusion Wideband RAUs (continued) Table 2-4 RF Passband Fusion MAIN Fusion Wide- HUB/ Wideband band Downlink Uplink Band- Part Number Band (MHz) (MHz) Band width 700/AWS FSN-W2-7021-1 746-757 776-787 11 MHz (sub-band (Upper C) 728-746 698-716 18 MHz...
  • Page 32: Table 2-5 2100 Mhz Rf End-To-End Performance

    System Specifications 2100/1800 RAU 2100 MHz RF End-to-End Performance Table 2-5 Typical Parameter Downlink Uplink Average gain with 130 m RG-59 at 25°C (77°F) (dB) Ripple with 130 m RG-59 (dB) Output IP3 (dBm) Input IP3 (dBm) Output 1 dB Compression Point (dBm) Noise Figure 1 MH, 1 EH, 8 RAUs (dB) Noise Figure 1 MH, 4 EH, 32 RAUs (dB) 1800 MHz RF End-to-End Performance...
  • Page 33: Table 2-8 1900 Mhz Rf End-To-End Performance

    System Specifications † The system Uplink gain is adjustable in 1 dB steps from 0 to 15 dB. 1900/AWS RAU 1900 MHz RF End-to-End Performance Table 2-8 Typical Parameter Downlink Uplink Average gain with 130 m RG-59 at 25°C (77°F) (dB) Ripple with 130 m RG-59 (dB) Output IP3 (dBm) Input IP3 (dBm)
  • Page 34: Table 2-11 850 Mhz Rf End-To-End Performance

    System Specifications 850 MHz RF End-to-End Performance Table 2-11 Typical Parameter Downlink Uplink Average gain with 130 m RG-59 at 25°C (77°F) (dB) Ripple with 130 m RG-59 (dB) Output IP3 (dBm) Input IP3 (dBm) –5 Output 1 dB Compression Point (dBm) Noise Figure 1 MH, 1 EH, 8 RAUs (dB) Noise Figure 1 MH, 4 EH, 32 RAUs (dB) 1900 MHz RF End-to-End Performance...
  • Page 35: Table 2-14 700 Mhz (Upper C) Rf End-To-End Performance

    System Specifications 700 MHz (Upper C) RF End-to-End Performance Table 2-14 Typical Parameter Downlink Uplink Average gain with 130 m RG-59 at 25°C (77°F) (dB) Ripple with 130 m RG-59 (dB) Output IP3 (dBm) Input IP3 (dBm) –5 Output 1 dB Compression Point (dBm) Noise Figure 1 MH, 1 EH, 8 RAUs (dB) Noise Figure 1 MH, 4 EH, 32 RAUs (dB) AWS RF End-to-End Performance...
  • Page 36: Table 2-17 700 Mhz (Lower Abc) Rf End-To-End Performance

    System Specifications 700/700 (Lower ABC) MIMO RAU 700 MHz (Lower ABC) RF End-to-End Performance Table 2-17 Typical Parameter Downlink Uplink Average gain with 130 m RG-59 at 25°C (77°F) (dB) Ripple with 130 m RG-59 (dB) Output IP3 (dBm) Input IP3 (dBm) –5 Output 1 dB Compression Point (dBm) Noise Figure 1 MH, 1 EH, 8 RAUs (dB)
  • Page 37 Fusion Wideband Main Hub SECTION 3 This section contains the following subsections: • Section 3.1 Fusion Wideband Main Hub Overview ....3-1 •...
  • Page 38: Fusion Wideband Main Hub

    Fusion Wideband Main Hub Overview Main Hub in a Fusion Wideband System Figure 3-1 Downlink Path: The Main Hub receives up to 3 individual (Band1, 2, and 3) downlink RF signals from a base station, repeater, or FlexWave Focus system using 50 Ohm coaxial cable. It converts the signals to IF then to optical and sends them to up to four Expansion Hubs using fiber optic cable.
  • Page 39: Figure 3-2 Main Hub Block Diagram

    Fusion Wideband Main Hub Overview Main Hub Block Diagram Figure 3-2 CAL Tone Help Hot Line (U.S. only): 1-800-530-9960 CONFIDENTIAL D-620616-0-20 Rev F...
  • Page 40: Fusion Wideband Main Hub Front Panel

    Fusion Wideband Main Hub Front Panel Fusion Wideband Main Hub Front Panel Fusion Wideband Main Hub Front Panel Figure 3-3 InterReach Wideband Fusion Main Hub Four fiber optic ports (labeled PORT 1 PORT 2 PORT 3 PORT 4 • One standard female SC/APC connector per port for MMF/SMF input (labeled UPLINK •...
  • Page 41: Optical Fiber Uplink/Downlink Ports

    Fusion Wideband Main Hub Front Panel 3.2.1 Optical Fiber Uplink/Downlink Ports The optical fiber uplink/downlink ports transmit and receive optical signals between the Main Hub and up to four Expansion Hubs using industry-standard SMF or MMF cable. There are four fiber ports on the front panel of the Main Hub; one port per Expansion Hub.
  • Page 42: Table 3-1 Fusion Wideband Hub Status Led States

    Fusion Wideband Main Hub Front Panel Upon power up, the Main Hub goes through a 20-second test to check the LED lamps. During this time, the LEDs blink through the states shown in Table 3-1, letting you visually verify that the LED lamps and the firmware are functioning properly. Upon completion of initialization, the LEDs stay in one of the first two states shown in Table 3-1.
  • Page 43: Table 3-2 Fusion Wideband Hub Port Led States

    Fusion Wideband Main Hub Front Panel Fusion Wideband Hub Status LED States (continued) Table 3-1 LED State Indicates Green • The Main Hub is connected to power and all power supplies are operating. POWER STATUS • The Main Hub DL input signal level is too high. (60-ppm) •...
  • Page 44: Fusion Wideband Main Hub Rear Panel

    Fusion Wideband Main Hub Rear Panel Fusion Wideband Main Hub Rear Panel Fusion Wideband Main Hub Rear Panel Figure 3-4 Band 1 Band 3 Band 2 AC Power Alarms AC power cord connector Two air exhaust vents Three N-type, female connectors for each band (Band 1, Band 2, and Band 3): •...
  • Page 45: N-Type Female Connectors

    Fusion Wideband Main Hub Rear Panel 9-pin D-sub Pin Connector Functions Table 3-3 Function Warning Source Contact (negative connection) DC Ground (common) Fault Source Contact (positive connection) Alarm Sense Input 1 Fault Source Contact (negative connection) This interface can both generate two source contact alarms (Fault and Warning) and sense 3 single external alarm contacts (Alarm Sense Input 1 through 3).
  • Page 46: Main Hub Specifications

    Main Hub Specifications Main Hub Specifications Main Hub Specifications Table 3-4 Specification Description   89 mm x 438 mm x 381 mm (3.5 in. x 17.25 in. x 15 in.) 2U Enclosure Dimensions (H Weight <5.5 kg (<12 lb) Operating Temperature 0°...
  • Page 47: Faults, Warnings, And Status Messages

    Faults, Warnings, and Status Messages Faults, Warnings, and Status Messages 3.5.1 Description The Fusion Wideband Main Hub monitors and reports changes or events in system performance to: • Ensure that fiber receivers, amplifiers and IF/RF paths are functioning properly. • Ensure that Expansion Hubs and Remote Access Units are connected and function- ing properly.
  • Page 48: View Preference

    Faults, Warnings, and Status Messages 3.5.2 View Preference AdminBrowser 1.0 or higher enables you to select (using the screen shown in Figure 3-5) the type of events to be displayed. Preferences Check Boxes Figure 3-5 To modify the setting, using AdminBrowser, select Alarms  Set Alarm Preference and select the desired choice.
  • Page 49: Fusion Wideband Expansion Hub

    Fusion Wideband SECTION 4 Expansion Hub This section contains the following subsections: • Section 4.1 Expansion Hub Overview ......4-1 •...
  • Page 50: Figure 4-2 Expansion Hub Block Diagram

    Expansion Hub Overview Expansion Hub Block Diagram Figure 4-2 InterReach Fusion Wideband Installation, Operation, and Reference Manual CONFIDENTIAL D-620616-0-20 Rev F...
  • Page 51: Expansion Hub Front Panel

    Expansion Hub Front Panel Expansion Hub Front Panel Expansion Hub Front Panel Figure 4-3 One port LED per type F connector port for link status and downstream RAU sta- tus (8 pair total). Eight CATV cable, type F connectors (labeled PORT 1 One pair of unit status LEDs •...
  • Page 52: 75 Ohm Type F Connectors

    Expansion Hub Front Panel 4.2.1 75 Ohm Type F Connectors The eight type F connectors on the Expansion Hub are for the CATV cables used to transmit and receive signals to and from RAUs. Use only 75 ohm type F connectors on the CATV cable.
  • Page 53: Led Indicators

    Expansion Hub Front Panel SC/APC fiber connectors throughout the fiber network, including fiber distribu- tion panels. This is critical for ensuring system performance. 4.2.4 LED Indicators The unit’s front panel LEDs indicate fault conditions and commanded or fault lockouts. The LEDs do not indicate warnings or whether the system test has been performed. Only use the LEDs to provide basic information or as a backup when you are not using AdminBrowser.
  • Page 54 Expansion Hub Front Panel Expansion Hub Unit Status and DL/UL Status LED States (continued) Table 4-1 LED State Indicates Green / Green • Optical power received is above minimum (the Main Hub is con- DL STATUS POWER nected) although the cable optical loss may be greater than recom- EH STATUS UL STATUS Green / Green...
  • Page 55: Table 4-2 Fusion Wideband Expansion Hub Port Led States

    Expansion Hub Front Panel RJ-45 Port LEDs The Expansion Hub has a port LED, labeled , for each of the eight 75 Ohm, PORT Type F ports. The port LEDs can be in one of the states shown in Table 4-2. These LEDs can be: steady green steady red...
  • Page 56: Expansion Hub Rear Panel

    Expansion Hub Rear Panel Expansion Hub Rear Panel Expansion Hub Rear Panel Figure 4-4 AC power cord connector Two air exhaust vents One 9-pin D-sub female connector for contact alarm monitoring (labeled ALARMS Ground lug for connecting unit to frame ground (labeled GROUND 9-pin D-sub Pin Connector Functions Table 4-3...
  • Page 57: Faults, Warnings, And Status Messages

    Faults, Warnings, and Status Messages • Warnings indicate a possible service impact. • Status messages are generally not service impacting. Faults, Warnings, and Status Messages Both fault and warning conditions of the Expansion Hub and attached RAUs are reported to the Main Hub. Only faults are indicated by LEDs. For more information, refer to Appendix C, “Faults, Warnings, Status Tables,”...
  • Page 58: Expansion Hub Specifications

    Expansion Hub Specifications Expansion Hub Specifications Expansion Hub Specifications Table 4-4 Specification Description   Enclosure Dimensions (H 89 mm x 438 mm x 381 mm (3.5 in. x 17.25 in. x 15 in.) 2U Weight < 6.6 kg (< 14.5 lb.) 0°...
  • Page 59: Remote Access Unit

    Remote Access Unit SECTION 5 This section contains the following subsections: • Section 5.1 RAU Overview ........5-1 •...
  • Page 60: Section 5.1 Rau Overview

    RAU Overview Remote Access Unit in a Fusion Wideband System Figure 5-1 Downlink Path: The RAU receives downlink IF signals from a Fusion Wideband Hub using 75 Ohm CATV cable. It con- verts the signals to RF and sends them to a passive RF antenna using 50 Ohm coaxial cable. Also, the RAU receives con- figuration information from the Fusion Wideband Hub using the 75 Ohm CATV cable.
  • Page 61: Table 5-1 Frequency Bands Covered By Fusion Wideband Raus

    RAU Overview The Fusion Wideband RAUs are manufactured to a specific set of bands: one 60 MHz Band 1 (split into two sub-bands 1A and 1B for the FSN-W2-808519-1 RAU), and one 75 MHz Band 2. Table 5-1 lists the Fusion Wideband RAUs, the Fusion Wide- band Band, and the frequency bands they cover.
  • Page 62: Table 5-2 System Gain (Loss) Relative To Catv Cable Length

    RAU Overview Frequency Bands Covered by Fusion Wideband RAUs (continued) Table 5-1 RF Passband Fusion MAIN Fusion Wide- HUB/ Wideband band Downlink Uplink Band- Part Number Band (MHz) (MHz) Band width 2500/2500 FSN-2500-2-WMAX 2500 2496-2690 2496-2690 30 MHz 2500 2496-2690 2496-2690 30 MHz 2600/2600...
  • Page 63: Remote Access Unit Connectors

    Remote Access Unit Connectors Remote Access Unit Connectors 5.2.1 50 Ohm Type-N Connector The RAU has one female type-N connector (two female type-N connectors for FSN-W1-1921-1, FSN-W2-808519-1, FSN-W2-7070-1, FSN-W2-7575-1, and FSN-2500-2-WMAX RAUs). The connector is a duplexed RF input/output port that connects to a standard 50...
  • Page 64: Faults And Warnings

    Faults and Warnings Remote Access Unit LED States Table 5-3 LED State Indicates • The RAU is not receiving DC power. LINK ALARM Green • The RAU is powered and is not indicating a fault LINK ALARM Green condition. Communication with the Fusion Wideband Hub is normal;...
  • Page 65: Remote Access Unit Specifications

    Remote Access Unit Specifications Remote Access Unit Specifications Remote Access Unit Specifications Table 5-4 Specification Description   54 mm × 286 mm × 281 mm Dimensions (H (2.13 in. × 11.25 in. × 11.13 in.) Weight < 2.1 kg (< 4.6 lb.) Operating Temperature –25°...
  • Page 66 Remote Access Unit Specifications InterReach Fusion Wideband Installation, Operation, and Reference Manual CONFIDENTIAL D-620616-0-20 Rev F...
  • Page 67: Designing A Fusion Wideband Solution

    Designing a SECTION 6 Fusion Wideband Solution This section contains the following subsections: • Section 6.1 Overview ......... . . 6-1 •...
  • Page 68: Section 6.1 Overview

    Overview The design goal is always a stronger signal than the mobile phone needs. It includes inherent factors which affect performance. • RF source (base station or bidirectional amplifier or repeater), type of equip- ment if possible. Determine the downlink power per carrier from the RF source through the DAS: Refer to Section 6.3, “Maximum Output Power per Carrier,”...
  • Page 69: Downlink Rssi Design Goal

    Downlink RSSI Design Goal brated tone for a fixed antenna and making measurements with a mobile antenna throughout the area surrounding the transmitter. Determine the items required to connect to the base station: Refer to Section 6.8, “Connecting a Main Hub to a Base Station,” on page 6-37. Once you know the quantities of Fusion Wideband equipment to be used, you can determine the accessories (combiners/dividers, surge suppressors, repeaters, attenuators, circulators, and so on.) required to connect the system to the base sta-...
  • Page 70: Maximum Output Power Per Carrier

    Maximum Output Power per Carrier Downlink design goals on the order of –85 dBm are typical for protocols, such as GSM. Wireless service providers may choose a higher level to ensure that in-building signal dominates any macro signal that may be leaking into the building. Maximum Output Power per Carrier The following tables show the recommended maximum power per carrier out of the RAU 50 Ohm Type-N connector for different frequencies, protocols, and numbers of...
  • Page 71: 700 Mhz (For 700/Aws Rau)

    Maximum Output Power per Carrier 6.3.1 700 MHz (for 700/AWS RAU) 700 MHz (Lower A, B, C) Power per Carrier Table 6-1 Power per Carrier (dBm) No. of Carriers WCDMA 14.0 14.0 11.0 11.0 Note: Operation at or above these output power levels may pre- vent Fusion Wideband from meeting RF performance specifica- tions or FCC Part 15 and EN55022 emissions requirements.
  • Page 72: 700 Mhz (Upper C) Mimo Rau

    Maximum Output Power per Carrier 6.3.2 700 MHz (Upper C) MIMO RAU 700 MHz (Upper C) Power per Carrier Number of Carriers Power per Carrier (dBm) 18.0 15.0 13.0 12.0 11.0 Note: Operation at or above these output power levels may prevent Fusion Wideband from meeting RF performance specifications or FCC Part 15 and EN55022 emissions require- ments.
  • Page 73 Maximum Output Power per Carrier Power per Carrier (continued) Table 6-5 Power per Carrier (dBm) - 800MHz APCO APCO CDMA No. of Carriers 2000 iDEN Analog FM CQPSK C4FM 10.0 Note: Operation at or above these output power levels may prevent Fusion Wideband from meeting RF performance specifications or FCC Part 15 and EN55022 emissions requirements.
  • Page 74: 850 Mhz Cellular

    Maximum Output Power per Carrier 6.3.5 850 MHz Cellular Cellular Power per Carrier Table 6-6 Power per Carrier No. of Carriers EDGE CDMA 2000 WCDMA 16.5 16.5 18.0 18.0 18.0 13.5 13.5 15.0 15.0 15.0 11.5 11.5 13.0 13.0 13.0 10.0 10.0 12.0...
  • Page 75: 1800 Mhz Dcs

    Maximum Output Power per Carrier 6.3.6 1800 MHz DCS DCS Power per Carrier Table 6-7 Power per Carrier (dBm) No. of Carriers EDGE 16.5 16.5 14.5 14.5 12.5 12.5 11.5 11.5 10.5 10.5 Note: Operation at or above these output power levels may pre- vent Fusion Wideband from meeting RF performance specifica- tions or FCC Part 15 and EN55022 emissions requirements.
  • Page 76: 1900 Mhz Pcs

    Maximum Output Power per Carrier 6.3.7 1900 MHz PCS PCS Power per Carrier Table 6-8 Power per Carrier (dBm) CDMA No. of Carriers EDGE 2000 WCDMA 16.5 16.5 18.0 18.0 18.0 15.5 15.5 15.0 15.0 15.0 13.5 13.5 13.0 13.0 13.0 12.0 12.0...
  • Page 77: 2100 Mhz Aws

    Maximum Output Power per Carrier 6.3.8 2100 MHz AWS AWS Power per Carrier Table 6-9 Power per Carrier (dBm) CDMA No. of Carriers EDGE 2000 WCDMA 16.5 16.5 18.0 18.0 18.0 15.5 15.5 15.0 15.0 15.0 13.5 13.5 13.0 13.0 13.0 12.0 12.0...
  • Page 78: Ghz Umts

    Maximum Output Power per Carrier 6.3.9 2.1 GHz UMTS UMTS Power per Carrier Table 6-10 Power per No. of Carrier (dBm) Carriers WCDMA 15.0 11.0 Note: Measurements were taken with no baseband clipping. Note: Operation at or above these output power levels may prevent Fusion Wideband from meeting RF performance specifications or FCC Part 15 and EN55022 emissions requirements.
  • Page 79: 2600 Mhz Mimo Rau

    Maximum Output Power per Carrier 6.3.12 2600 MHz MIMO RAU 2600 MHz Power per Carrier Number of Carriers Power per Carrier (dBm) WCDMA 15.0 15.0 11.0 11.0 Note: Operation at or above these output power levels may prevent Fusion Wideband from meeting RF performance specifications or FCC Part 15 and EN55022 emissions requirements.
  • Page 80: System Gain

    System Gain System Gain The system gain of the Fusion Wideband defaults to 0 dB or can be set up to 15 dB in 1 dB increments. In addition, uplink and downlink gains of each RAU can be inde- pendently attenuated by 0 or 10 dB using AdminBrowser. The recommended maximum lengths of CATV cable are as follows: •...
  • Page 81: Table 6-13 System Gain (Loss) Relative To Catv Cable Length

    System Gain System Gain (Loss) Relative to CATV Cable Length Table 6-13 Distance Where Zero-loss RF is Comm- 10dB Scope Solid Copper Maximum Below Cable Part Plenum Copper Clad Length Input RF Type Number Rated Conductor Conductor (meters) (meters) RG-59 2065V 2022V 100*...
  • Page 82: Estimating Rf Coverage

    Estimating RF Coverage Estimating RF Coverage The maximum output power per carrier (based on the number and type of RF carriers being transmitted) and the minimum acceptable received power at the wireless device (that is, the RSSI design goal) essentially establish the RF downlink budget and, con- sequently, the maximum allowable path loss (APL) between the RAU’s antenna and the wireless device.
  • Page 83: Path Loss Equation

    Estimating RF Coverage 6.5.1 Path Loss Equation In-building path loss obeys the distance power law in equation (2):  PL = 20log (4d f/c) + 10nlog (d/d where: • PL is the path loss at a distance, d, from the antenna •...
  • Page 84: Rau Coverage Distance

    Estimating RF Coverage 6.5.2 RAU Coverage Distance Use equations (1) and (2), on pages 6-16 and 6-17, respectively, to estimate the dis- tance from the antenna to where the RF signal decreases to the minimum acceptable level at the wireless device. With d set to one meter and path loss slope (PLS) defined as 10n, Equation (2) can be simplified to:...
  • Page 85: Table 6-18 Approximate Radiated Distance From Antenna For 800 Mhz Smr Applications

    Estimating RF Coverage Estimated Path Loss Slope for Different In-Building Environments Table 6-17 PLS for PLS for 1800/1900/ Environment Type Example 850/900 MHz 2100/2500 MHz Moderately Dense Environment Office Space with approx- 37.6 34.8 medium-to-high amount of RF imately 50% cubicles and obstructions 50% hard walled offices Dense Environment...
  • Page 86: Table 6-20 Approximate Radiated Distance From Antenna For 1800 Mhz Dcs Applications

    Estimating RF Coverage Approximate Radiated Distance from Antenna Table 6-19 for 850 MHz Cellular Applications Distance from Antenna Environment Type Meters Feet Mildly Dense Environment Moderately Dense Environment Dense Environment Approximate Radiated Distance from Antenna Table 6-20 for 1800 MHz DCS Applications Distance from Antenna Facility Meters...
  • Page 87: Table 6-22 Approximate Radiated Distance From Antenna For 2.1 Ghz Umts Applications

    Estimating RF Coverage Approximate Radiated Distance from Antenna Table 6-22 for 2.1 GHz UMTS Applications Distance from Antenna Facility Meters Feet Open Environment Moderately Open Environment Mildly Dense Environment Moderately Dense Environment Dense Environment Approximate Radiated Distance from Antenna Table 6-23 for 1.7/2.1 GHz AWS Applications Distance from Antenna Facility...
  • Page 88: Examples Of Design Estimates

    Estimating RF Coverage 6.5.3 Examples of Design Estimates Example Design Estimate for an 1900 MHz CDMA Application Design goals: • PCS (1920 MHz = average of the lowest uplink and the highest downlink fre- quency in 1900 MHz PCS band) •...
  • Page 89 Estimating RF Coverage Equipment Required: Since you know the building size, you can now estimate the Fusion Wideband equipment quantities needed. Before you test any RF levels in the building, you can estimate that four antennas per level will be needed. This assumes no propagation between floors.
  • Page 90: Link Budget Analysis

    Link Budget Analysis Link Budget Analysis A link budget is a methodical way to account for the gains and losses in an RF system so that the quality of coverage can be predicted. The end result can often be stated as a “design goal”...
  • Page 91 Link Budget Analysis Link Budget Considerations for Narrowband Systems Table 6-25 Consideration Description BTS Transmit Power The power per carrier transmitted from the base station output Attenuation between This includes all losses: cable, attenuator, splitter/combiner, and so forth. BTS and Fusion On the downlink, attenuation must be chosen so that the maximum power per carrier going into the Wideband Main Hub does not exceed the levels given in Section 6.3.
  • Page 92 Link Budget Analysis Link Budget Considerations for Narrowband Systems (continued) Table 6-25 Consideration Description Log-normal Fade This margin adds an allowance for RF shadowing due to objects obstructing the direct path between Margin the mobile equipment and the RAU. In RF site surveys, the effects of shadowing are partially accounted for since it is characterized by relatively slow changes in power level.
  • Page 93: Narrowband Link Budget Analysis For A Microcell Application

    Link Budget Analysis 6.6.2 Narrowband Link Budget Analysis for a Microcell Application Narrowband Link Budget Analysis: Downlink Table 6-26 Line Downlink Transmitter BTS transmit power per carrier (dBm) Attenuation between BTS and Fusion Wideband (dB) –23 Power into Fusion Wideband (dBm) Fusion Wideband gain (dB) Antenna gain (dBi) Radiated power per carrier (dBm)
  • Page 94: Table 6-27 Narrowband Link Budget Analysis: Uplink

    Link Budget Analysis Narrowband Link Budget Analysis: Uplink Table 6-27 Line Uplink Receiver BTS noise figure (dB) Attenuation between BTS and Fusion Wideband (dB) –10 Fusion Wideband gain (dB) Fusion Wideband noise figure (dB) 1-4-32 System noise figure (dB) 22.6 Thermal noise (dBm/30 kHz) –129 Required C/I ratio (dB)
  • Page 95: Elements Of A Link Budget For Cdma Standards

    Link Budget Analysis 6.6.3 Elements of a Link Budget for CDMA Standards A CDMA link budget is slightly more complicated because you must consider the spread spectrum nature of CDMA. Unlike narrowband standards such as TDMA and GSM, CDMA signals are spread over a relatively wide frequency band. Upon recep- tion, the CDMA signal is de-spread.
  • Page 96: Table 6-29 Additional Link Budget Considerations For Cdma

    Link Budget Analysis The open-loop power control equation is = –73 dBm (for Cellular, IS-95) = –76 dBm (for PCS, J-STD-008) where P is the mobile’s transmitted power and P is the power received by the mobile. The power level transmitted under closed-loop power control is adjusted by the base station to achieve a certain E (explained in Table 6-29 on page 6-30).
  • Page 97 Link Budget Analysis Additional Link Budget Considerations for CDMA (continued) Table 6-29 Consideration Description Process Gain The process of de-spreading the desired signal boosts that signal relative to the noise and interference. This gain needs to be included in the link budget. In the following formulas, P = process gain: = 10log (1.25 MHz / 9.6 Kbps) = 21 dB rate set 1...
  • Page 98: Cdma Link Budget Analysis For A Microcell Application

    Link Budget Analysis 6.6.4 CDMA Link Budget Analysis for a Microcell Application CDMA Link Budget Analysis: Downlink Table 6-30 Line Downlink Transmitter BTS transmit power per traffic channel (dBm) 30.0 Voice activity factor Composite power (dBm) 40.0 Attenuation between BTS and Fusion Wideband (dB) –24 Power per channel into Fusion Wideband (dBm) Composite power into Fusion Wideband (dBm)
  • Page 99 Link Budget Analysis • b and c: see notes in Table 6-29 regarding power per carrier, downlink • e = a + d • f = c + d • i = e + g + h • j = f + g + h •...
  • Page 100: Table 6-31 Cdma Link Budget Analysis: Uplink

    Link Budget Analysis CDMA Link Budget Analysis: Uplink Table 6-31 Line Uplink Receiver BTS noise figure (dB) Attenuation between BTS and Fusion Wideband (dB) –30.0 Fusion Wideband gain (dB) Fusion Wideband noise figure (dB) 22.0 System noise figure (dB) 33.3 Thermal noise (dBm/Hz) –174.0 Noise rise 75% loading (dB)
  • Page 101: Considerations For Re-Radiation (Over-The-Air) Systems

    Link Budget Analysis • e: enter the noise figure and gain of each system component (a, b, c, and d) into the standard cascaded noise figure formula – 1 – 1 + ..where (Noise Figure/10) F = 10 (Gain/10) G = 10 (See Rappaport, Theodore S.
  • Page 102: Optical Power Budget

    Optical Power Budget Optical Power Budget Fusion Wideband uses SC/APC connectors. The connector losses associated with mating to these connectors is accounted for in the design and should not be included as elements of the optical power budget. The reason is that when the optical power budget is defined, measurements are taken with these connectors in place.
  • Page 103: Connecting A Main Hub To A Base Station

    Connecting a Main Hub to a Base Station Connecting a Main Hub to a Base Station The Fusion Wideband system supports up to three RF sources: one for Band 1, one for Band 2 and one for Band 3. This section explains how each band can be connected to its associated base station.
  • Page 104: Rau Attenuation And Alc

    Connecting a Main Hub to a Base Station RAU inputs to the base station inputs. This SNR can not be better than the SNR of Fusion Wideband by itself, although it can be significantly worse. A good rule of thumb is to set the uplink attenuation such that the noise level out of Fusion Wideband is within 10 dB of the base station’s sensitivity.
  • Page 105: Using The Rau 10 Db Attenuation Setting

    Connecting a Main Hub to a Base Station ALC Operation Figure 6-2 Input Signal Level Activation Output Signal Level Level -30dBm Attack Hold Release Phase Phase Phase Time 6.8.2.1 Using the RAU 10 dB Attenuation Setting Each RAU band can, independently of the other RAUs in a system, have its uplink or downlink gain attenuated by 0 or 10 dB for each RAU band (1, 2 or 3).
  • Page 106: Using The Uplink Alc Setting

    Connecting a Main Hub to a Base Station 6.8.2.2 Using the Uplink ALC Setting Uplink automatic level control (UL ALC) circuitry for each band within the RAU provides automatic level control on high-power signals in the uplink path. This func- tionality is required to prevent RF signal compression caused by a single or multiple wireless devices in very close proximity to the RAU band.
  • Page 107: Installing Fusion Wideband

    Installing Fusion Wideband SECTION 7 This section contains the following subsections: • Section 7.1 Installation Requirements ....... 7-1 •...
  • Page 108: Component Location Requirements

    Installation Requirements NOTE: Faulty cabling is the cause of a vast majority of problems. All CATV cable should be tested to TIA-570-B specifications. 7.1.1 Component Location Requirements Fusion Wideband components are intended to be installed in indoor locations only. If outdoor installation is desired, such as a parking garage, the Fusion Wideband com- ponents must be installed in the appropriate environmental enclosures.
  • Page 109: Distance Requirements

    Safety Precautions NOTE: The proper crimp tool and die must be matched by the connector type. 7.1.3 Distance Requirements Table 7-1 shows the distances between Fusion Wideband components and related equipment. Distance Requirements Table 7-1 Equipment Combination Cable Type Cable Length Additional Information Repeater/BTS to Coaxial;...
  • Page 110: General Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions The internal power supplies have internal fuses that are not user replaceable. Con- sider the worst-case power consumption shown on the product labels when provi- sioning the equipment’s AC power source and distribution. Verify that the Hub is grounded properly using the AC power cord third wire ground.
  • Page 111 Safety Precautions WARNING: Observe the following warning about viewing fiber ends in ports. Do not stare with unprotected eyes at the connector ends of the fibers or the ports of the hubs. Invisible infrared radia- tion is present at the front panel of the Main Hub and the Expansion Hub.
  • Page 112: Preparing For System Installation

    Preparing for System Installation Preparing for System Installation 7.3.1 Pre-Installation Inspection Follow this procedure before installing Fusion Wideband equipment: Verify the number of packages received against the packing list. Check all packages for external damage; report any external damage to the ship- ping carrier.
  • Page 113 Preparing for System Installation Installation Checklist (continued) Table 7-2  Installation Requirement Consideration Repeater Installed between lightning arrestor/surge suppressor and Hub; N-male to N-male coaxial cable. The Repeater must be a UL listed product. Attenuator Installed between the circulator and the Hub downlink port to prevent overload. Optionally, it may be installed between the uplink port and the circulator.
  • Page 114: Tools And Materials Required

    Preparing for System Installation Installation Checklist (continued) Table 7-2  Installation Requirement Consideration * Refer to Appendix A for CATV cable requirements. Configuring the System PC/laptop running Refer to the AdminBrowser User Manual (PN D-620607-0-20) standard browser software Miscellaneous Cross-over Ethernet cable Male connectors;...
  • Page 115: Optional Accessories

    Preparing for System Installation 7.3.4 Optional Accessories Optional Accessories for Component Installation Table 7-4  Description Wall-mount bracket (PN 4712) When using this bracket with an Fusion Wideband Main Hub, the Hub’s mounting bracket must be moved to the alternate mounting position (refer to the procedure on page page 7-11).
  • Page 116: Fusion Wideband Installation Procedures

    Fusion Wideband Installation Procedures Fusion Wideband Installation Procedures The following procedures assume that the system is new from the factory and that it has not been programmed with bands. If you are replacing components in a pre-installed system with either new units or units that may already be programmed (for example, re-using units from another sys- tem), refer to Section 8.
  • Page 117: Installing A Fusion Wideband Main Hub

    Fusion Wideband Installation Procedures The following procedures assume that the system is installed and programmed. • Interfacing the Fusion Wideband Main Hub to an RF Source ... . . 7-46 •...
  • Page 118: Installing An Optional Cable Manager In The Rack

    Fusion Wideband Installation Procedures Flush Mounting Bracket Detail Figure 7-1 Consideration: • The Fusion Wideband Main Hub is shipped with #10-32 mounting screws. Another common rack thread is #12-24. Confirm that the mounting screws match the rack’s threads. To install the Hub in a rack: Insert spring nuts into rack where needed or use existing threaded holes.
  • Page 119: Figure 7-2 Bracket Detail For Wall Mount Rack (Pn 4712)

    Fusion Wideband Installation Procedures • The rack-mounting brackets on the Fusion Wideband Main Hub must be moved to the recessed mounting position (shown in Figure 7-2) to allow for the required 76 mm (3 in.) rear clearance. • The maximum weight the bracket can hold is 22.5 kg (50 lbs). •...
  • Page 120: Installing A Fusion Wideband Main Hub Directly To The Wall

    Fusion Wideband Installation Procedures Install the Hub in the rack using the rack mounting screws. Installing a Fusion Wideband Main Hub Directly to the Wall To install the Hub directly to the wall: Pre-install 3/4” plywood to the wall. Mount both of the rack mounting brackets using #10-32 machine screws (refer to illustration Figure 7-4).
  • Page 121: Figure 7-4 Using Hub Rack-Mounting Brackets For Direct Wall Installation

    Fusion Wideband Installation Procedures Using Hub Rack-Mounting Brackets for Direct Wall Installation Figure 7-4 Connecting the Fiber Cables to the Main Hub Considerations: • Before connecting the fiber cables, confirm that their optical loss does not exceed the 3 dB optical budget. •...
  • Page 122 Fusion Wideband Installation Procedures To clean the fiber ports: You can clean the Hub’s fiber ports using canned compressed air or isopropyl alcohol and foam tipped swabs. Considerations: • If using compressed air: • The air must be free of dust, water, and oil. •...
  • Page 123 Fusion Wideband Installation Procedures used and which Expansion Hub the cables are intended for. This differentiates the connectors for proper connection between the Main Hub and Expansion Hubs. For example: First pair to Main Hub port 1: 11 (uplink), 12 (downlink); Second pair to Main Hub port 2: 21 (uplink), 22 (downlink);...
  • Page 124: Figure 7-5 Protective Ground Wire Connection

    Fusion Wideband Installation Procedures Making Power Connections Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install or replace this equipment. AC Powered Main Hub To connect AC power to a Main Hub: Connect the AC power cord to the Main Hub. Plug the power cord into an AC power outlet.
  • Page 125: Figure 7-6 Dc Terminals

    Fusion Wideband Installation Procedures WARNING: The warning color code of the power cables depends on the color coding of the DC power source installed at your site. Color code standards for DC wiring do not exist. To ensure that the correct polarity is connected to the hubs, confirm the connection of the power cables to the + (positive) and - (negative) leads (Figure 7-6) at the power source.
  • Page 126: Figure 7-8 Pan Head Screw Location

    Fusion Wideband Installation Procedures Install the clear protective cover with the pan head screws as shown in Figure 7-8. Pan Head Screw Location Figure 7-8 Recommended Hub Wire Routing Figure 7-9 7-20 InterReach Fusion Wideband Installation, Operation, and Reference Manual CONFIDENTIAL D-620616-0-20 Rev F...
  • Page 127: Figure 7-10 Compression Lug And Mounting Screw Locations

    Fusion Wideband Installation Procedures Optional Connection to DC Power Source This is an optional connection method using ring tongue lugs instead of the com- pression lugs that are premounted on the terminal block. Use wire selection instructions previously explained. WARNING: Before connecting power wires, be sure the power source is shut off, and the power switch of the hubs are in the OFF position.
  • Page 128: Figure 7-11 Grounding Wire Connection

    Fusion Wideband Installation Procedures Grounding Wire Connection Figure 7-11 Power Wires and Studs Figure 7-12 Install the finish wires using the proper polarity and secure them with #8-32 pan head screws previously removed as illustrated in Figure 7-13. 7-22 InterReach Fusion Wideband Installation, Operation, and Reference Manual CONFIDENTIAL D-620616-0-20 Rev F...
  • Page 129: Figure 7-13 Wire Polarity Illustration

    Fusion Wideband Installation Procedures Wire Polarity Illustration Figure 7-13 Attach the clear protective cover and secure it with the two #8-32 pan head screws supplied with the Hub as shown in Figure 7-14. DC Illustration Detail Figure 7-14 Powering On the Main Hub Connect the AC or DC power as explained in “Making Power Connections”...
  • Page 130 Fusion Wideband Installation Procedures Upon power-up, the LEDs blinks for five seconds as a visual check that they are functioning. After the five-second test: LED states during power on will vary, depending on whether Expansion Hubs are connected. Refer to Table 7-5 for possible combinations. Troubleshooting Main Hub LEDs During Installation Table 7-5 During...
  • Page 131: Installing Expansion Hubs

    Fusion Wideband Installation Procedures 7.4.2 Installing Expansion Hubs The Expansion Hub (2U high) can be installed in a standard 19 in. (483 mm) equip- ment rack or in a wall-mountable equipment rack that is available from TE. Allow a clearance of 76 mm (3 in.) front and rear and 51 mm (2 in.) sides for air circulation. No top and bottom clearance is required.
  • Page 132: Installing An Expansion Hub Using The 12" Wall-Mounted Rack

    Fusion Wideband Installation Procedures Installing an Expansion Hub Using the 12” Wall-Mounted Rack Considerations: • The rack (PN4712) is 305 mm (12 in.) deep. The Expansion Hub is 381 mm (15 in.) deep. You must move the rack mounting brackets on the Expansion Hub, as shown in Figure 7-16) to the center mounting position to allow for the 76 mm (3 in.) rear clearance that is required.
  • Page 133: Figure 7-17 Using Hub Rack-Mounting Brackets For Direct Wall Installation

    Fusion Wideband Installation Procedures Installing a Fusion Wideband Expansion Hub Directly to the Wall To install the Hub directly to the wall: Pre-install 3/4” plywood to the wall. Mount both of the rack mounting brackets using #10-32 machine screws (refer to illustration Figure 7-17).
  • Page 134: Figure 7-18 Installing Directly To The Wall

    Fusion Wideband Installation Procedures Installing Directly to the Wall Figure 7-18 NOTE: Leave the dust caps on the fiber ports until you are ready to connect the fiber optic cables. Installing an Optional Cable Manager in the Rack • Using the screws provided, fasten the cable manager to the rack, immediately above or below the Expansion Hub.
  • Page 135: Connecting The Fiber Cables To The Expansion Hub

    Fusion Wideband Installation Procedures Turn on the power to the Expansion Hub and check that all the LED lamps are functioning properly. Upon power-up, the LEDs blinks for five seconds as a visual check that they are functioning. After the five-second test: •...
  • Page 136: Connecting The 75 Ohm Catv Cables

    Fusion Wideband Installation Procedures If the LEDs do not turn green/green, check the UL STATUS E-HUB STATUS Main Hub LEDs. Refer to page 7-24, item 2 in Table 7-5. If the fiber jumper is color-coded (for example, “blue” or “red”): Connect “red”...
  • Page 137: Troubleshooting Expansion Hub Leds During Installation

    Fusion Wideband Installation Procedures Troubleshooting Expansion Hub LEDs During Installation • All Expansion Hub LEDs with RAUs connected should indicate Green/Red. PORT This indicates that the RAU is powered on and communication has been estab- lished. • The Expansion Hub LED should be Green.
  • Page 138: Installing Raus

    Fusion Wideband Installation Procedures 7.4.3 Installing RAUs CAUTION: Install RAUs in indoor locations only. Do not con- nect an antenna that is installed in an outdoor location to an RAU. For outdoor installations, a protective enclosure is required. Installing RAUs Mount all RAUs in the locations marked on the floor plans.
  • Page 139: Figure 7-19 800/850 Mhz Spectrum

    Fusion Wideband Installation Procedures 800/850 MHz Isolation Requirements When deploying any RF system, give special attention to preventing receiver block- ing or desensitization by out-of-band transmitters. Typically, sharp filters in the receiver front-end will reduce the interfering transmitters to tolerable levels. In select cases, the interferers may occupy a frequency band that is directly adjacent to the receiving band and cannot be adequately rejected by filtering.
  • Page 140: Connecting The Antenna To The Rau

    Fusion Wideband Installation Procedures 800 MHz iDEN Downlink and 850 MHz Cellular Uplink A 2 MHz frequency gap (851 – 849 MHz) separates the 800 iDEN downlink and 850 Cellular uplink frequency bands. Because of this narrow spacing, 800 iDEN down- link intermodulation products may fall within the 850 Cellular uplink band.
  • Page 141: Troubleshooting Using Rau Leds During Installation

    Fusion Wideband Installation Procedures • Verify that only captive centerpin 75 Ohm Type-F connectors are used on the solid copper center conductor CATV 75 Ohm cable. • Verify that the CATV cable is labeled with: • Fusion Wideband Main Hub port number being used •...
  • Page 142: During Installation

    Fusion Wideband Installation Procedures Troubleshooting RAU LEDs During Installation Table 7-7 During Installation State Action Impact The RAU is connected LINK Check CATV cable. No power to the RAU. to the Fusion Wide- ALARM band Expansion Hub, LINK Green • Check CATV cable The RAU is off-line.
  • Page 143: Figure 7-21 Internet Protocol (Tcp/Ip) Properties Window

    Fusion Wideband Installation Procedures All LEDs blink through the power up sequence. At each port where an RAU is detected (drawing current), the port LEDs lights green. The Fusion Wideband LED is orange during system boot and should turn green after about 90 STATUS seconds if it finds no faults.
  • Page 144: Figure 7-22 Local Area Connection Properties Window

    Fusion Wideband Installation Procedures Make note of the current IP address, Subnet mask, and Default gateway, if they are configured. You will need to re-enter them after you have configured the Fusion Wideband Main Hub. Select Use the following IP address Change the IP address to 192.168.0.101...
  • Page 145: Figure 7-23 Set Time And Date Window

    Fusion Wideband Installation Procedures Using AdminBrowser To access Fusion Wideband using AdminBrowser, use the following steps: Make sure the Main Hub “Status” LED is green. Launch your web browser, type Https://192.168.0.100 in the URL line, and click When AdminBrowser appears, log in using the default user ID: operator, and the default password: password.
  • Page 146 Fusion Wideband Installation Procedures AdminBrowser Configuration Window Figure 7-24 If desired, type in a label. The label is the system name displayed next to the icons and used in messages.It can be up to 32 characters long depending upon the firmware version. The default system label is “Fusion”...
  • Page 147: Figure 7-25 Adminbrowser Configuration Window For Non Wimax

    Fusion Wideband Installation Procedures AdminBrowser Configuration Window for Non WiMAX Figure 7-25 In the Band area, do the following: • You should not have to select the bands. The system self configures the band by validating that all the RAUs connected are the same type. •...
  • Page 148 Fusion Wideband Installation Procedures • Select the Center Frequency and Bandwidth using the arrows next to the fields. The center frequency is the frequency of WiMAX radios being used for Band 1 and Band 2. NOTE: In MIMO mode, the frequencies are the same. The system can be configured to support 2-SISO radios, one per band, across any 30 MHz within the WiMAX band.
  • Page 149 Fusion Wideband Installation Procedures Use the scroll bar on the left side of the window to scroll down to view the rest of the window as shown below. In the Input/Output Alarms area, do the following for each Alarm Sense: •...
  • Page 150: Splicing Fiber Optic Cable

    Splicing Fiber Optic Cable NOTE: TE equipment is designed to operate in the licensed frequency bands of mobile operators. In the USA, the EU, and most countries this equipment may only be used by the licensee, his authorized agents or those with written authorization to do so.
  • Page 151 Splicing Fiber Optic Cable Repeat steps 2 through 4 for the SC/APC pigtail. Pass the splice sleeve onto the fiber strand. Position both fiber ends in the fusion splicer and complete splice in accordance with the fusion splicer’s operation instructions. Ensure that the estimated loss for the splice as measured by the fusion splicer is 0.10 dB or better.
  • Page 152: Interfacing The Fusion Wideband Main Hub To An Rf Source

    Interfacing the Fusion Wideband Main Hub to an RF Source NOTE: Refer to Section 9 for troubleshooting. Interfacing the Fusion Wideband Main Hub to an RF Source WARNING: Only TE personnel or TE-authorized installation person- nel should connect the Fusion Wideband Main Hub to its Band associ- ated base station or repeater.
  • Page 153 Interfacing the Fusion Wideband Main Hub to an RF Source Connect the other end of the N-male to N-male coaxial cable to the DOWNLINK connector on the Hub for the corresponding Band 1 or Band 2. Connect an N-male to N-male coaxial cable to the receive simplex connector on the base station.
  • Page 154: Figure 7-28 Duplex Base Station To A Fusion Wideband Main Hub

    Interfacing the Fusion Wideband Main Hub to an RF Source Duplex Base Station to a Fusion Wideband Main Hub Figure 7-28 Band 1 Band 3 Band 2 AC Power Alarms N-male to N-male Coaxial Cable Circulator Insert attenuator, if needed N-male to N-male Coaxial Cable Duplex...
  • Page 155: Figure 7-29 Connecting A Fusion Wideband Main Hub To Multiple Base Stations

    Interfacing the Fusion Wideband Main Hub to an RF Source Connecting a Fusion Wideband Main Hub RF Band to Multiple BTSs WARNING: Only TE personnel or TE-authorized installation person- nel should connect the Fusion Wideband Main Hub to a base station or repeater.
  • Page 156: Figure 7-30 Connecting A Fusion Wideband Main Hub To A Roof-Top Antenna

    Interfacing the Fusion Wideband Main Hub to an RF Source Connecting a Fusion Wideband Main Hub to a Roof-top Antenna TE recommends that you use a lightning arrestor or surge protector in a roof-top antenna configuration. Insert the lightning arrestor or surge protector between the roof-top antenna and the repeater connected to the Fusion Wideband Main Hub RF Band.
  • Page 157: Connecting Multiple Fusion Wideband Main Hubs To An Rf Source

    Interfacing the Fusion Wideband Main Hub to an RF Source Connecting a Fusion Wideband Main Hub to FlexWave Focus Refer to the FlexWave Focus manual for information. 7.6.2 Connecting Multiple Fusion Wideband Main Hubs to an RF Source You can use power combiner/splitters as splitters to connect multiple Fusion Wide- band Main Hubs in order to increase the total number of RAUs in a system.
  • Page 158 Interfacing the Fusion Wideband Main Hub to an RF Source From the second Hub’s port (Band 1, Band 2, or Band 3) to the DOWNLINK second power combiner/splitter NOTE: Connections should not cross Bands. For example, all Band 1 connections should be made to the same hybrid power combiner/splitter connected to the repeater BTS that matches the Band 1 frequency.
  • Page 159: Figure 7-31 Connecting Two Fusion Wideband Main Hub's Rf Band Ports

    Interfacing the Fusion Wideband Main Hub to an RF Source Connecting Two Fusion Wideband Main Hub’s RF Band Ports to a Figure 7-31 Simplex Repeater or Base Station Band 1 Band 3 Band 2 AC Power Alarms Band 1 Band 3 Band 2 AC Power Alarms...
  • Page 160: Connecting Multiple Wideband Main Hubs To A Duplex Repeater Or Bts

    Interfacing the Fusion Wideband Main Hub to an RF Source Connecting Multiple Wideband Main Hubs to a Duplex Repeater or BTS WARNING: Only TE personnel or TE-authorized installation person- nel should connect the Fusion Wideband Main Hub to a base station or repeater.
  • Page 161 Interfacing the Fusion Wideband Main Hub to an RF Source Check Hub LEDs. After connecting and powering on the Hub, check all LEDs to ensure that the sys- tem is operating properly. Make sure the Main Hub is grounded. The warranty does not cover damage caused when an ungrounded Hub is powered on.
  • Page 162: Connecting Contact Alarms To A Fusion Wideband System

    Connecting Contact Alarms to a Fusion Wideband System Connecting Contact Alarms to a Fusion Wideband System The Fusion Wideband Main Hub can generate (source) two contact alarms as well as sense three external contact alarm. • Alarm Source (refer to Section 7.7.1 on page 7-57) The Fusion Wideband Main Hub has two alarm contacts, fault (major) and warn- ing (minor).
  • Page 163: Alarm Source

    Connecting Contact Alarms to a Fusion Wideband System 7.7.1 Alarm Source Fusion Wideband always acts as an alarm source, no matter what type of equipment you are connecting to. Refer to Section 7.7.2 on page 7-60 if you want Fusion Wide- band to sense Unison contact closures or other external alarms.
  • Page 164: Figure 7-34 Using A Bts To Monitor Fusion Wideband

    Connecting Contact Alarms to a Fusion Wideband System Using a Base Station to Monitor Fusion Wideband NOTE: The BTS must be configured, by the carrier, for contact closure monitoring prior to connecting a Fusion Wideband Main Hub to it. When you connect a BTS to Fusion Wideband, the Fusion Wideband Main Hub is the output of the alarms (alarm source) and the BTS is the input (alarm sense), as shown in Figure 7-34.
  • Page 165: Figure 7-35 Using A Bts And Adminbrowser To Monitor Fusion Wideband

    Connecting Contact Alarms to a Fusion Wideband System Using a Base Station and AdminBrowser to Monitor Fusion Wideband NOTE: The BTS must be configured, by the carrier, for contact closure monitoring prior to connecting a Fusion Wideband Main Hub to it. In order to take full advantage of Fusion Wideband’s OA&M capabilities you can use TE’s AdminBrowser software in addition to a BTS to monitor the system, as shown in Figure 7-35.
  • Page 166: Alarm Sense

    Connecting Contact Alarms to a Fusion Wideband System 7.7.2 Alarm Sense Use AdminBrowser to enable the Fusion Wideband system for “alarm sense” when connecting to the contact closure of Unison Main Hubs or other external alarms (refer to Set Contact Sense Properties in the AdminBrowser User Manual). Using Fusion Wideband to Monitor Unison When you connect Unison to Fusion Wideband, the Fusion Wideband Main Hub is the input of the alarms (alarm sense) and the Unison is the output (alarm source), as...
  • Page 167: Figure 7-37 Alarm Sense Contacts

    Connecting Contact Alarms to a Fusion Wideband System Alarm Sense Contacts Figure 7-37 External Equipment Contacts Diagnostic I Help Hot Line (U.S. only): 1-800-530-9960 7-61 CONFIDENTIAL D-620616-0-20 Rev F...
  • Page 168: Alarm Cables

    Connecting Contact Alarms to a Fusion Wideband System 7.7.3 Alarm Cables 5-port Alarm Daisy-Chain Cable Figure 7-38 shows the 5-port Alarm Daisy-Chain Cable (PN 4024-3), which supports fault and warning conditions. 5-port Alarm Daisy-Chain Cable Figure 7-38 1.2 meters (4 feet) DB-9 male to Fusion, DB-9 female to Unison, FlexWave...
  • Page 169: Alarm Monitoring Connectivity Options

    Alarm Monitoring Connectivity Options Alarm Monitoring Connectivity Options The following connectivity options are described: • Section 7.8.1 Direct Connection ........7-63 •...
  • Page 170: Modem Connection

    Alarm Monitoring Connectivity Options 7.8.2 Modem Connection In this configuration, the PC and the Fusion Wideband Main Hub connect to analog modems and communicate using a standard dial-up telephone connection. OA&M Modem Connection Figure 7-40 Straight-through modem cable (#4028-10) Modem PC running #140272-0 Standard Browser...
  • Page 171: Setting Up A Pc Modem Using Windows

    Alarm Monitoring Connectivity Options Default Dial-in Settings (Fusion Wideband Hub) Figure 7-41 Make sure the modem type is: “None” • The Modem init string is for a USR modem. • The server address is the IP address of the MH. Click Setup Connection.
  • Page 172: Figure 7-42 Network Connections Window

    Alarm Monitoring Connectivity Options Network Connections Window Figure 7-42 Click Create a new connection. The window shown in Figure 7-43 appears. New Connection Wizard - Welcome Window Figure 7-43 Click Next. The window shown in Figure 7-44 appears. 7-66 InterReach Fusion Wideband Installation, Operation, and Reference Manual CONFIDENTIAL D-620616-0-20 Rev F...
  • Page 173: Figure 7-44 New Connection Wizard - Network Connection Type Window

    Alarm Monitoring Connectivity Options New Connection Wizard - Network Connection Type Window Figure 7-44 Select Connect to the network at my workplace and click Next. The window shown in Figure 7-45 appears. New Connection Wizard - Network Connection Window Figure 7-45 Select Dial-up connection and click Next.
  • Page 174: Figure 7-46 New Connection Wizard - Connection Name Window

    Alarm Monitoring Connectivity Options New Connection Wizard - Connection Name Window Figure 7-46 Type a name for this connection and click Next. The window shown in Figure 7-47 appears. New Connection Wizard - Phone Number to Dial Window Figure 7-47 Type the desired dial in phone number and click Next.
  • Page 175: Figure 7-48 New Connection Wizard - Connection Availability Window

    Alarm Monitoring Connectivity Options New Connection Wizard - Connection Availability Window Figure 7-48 Select Anyone’s use and click Next. The window shown in Figure 7-49 appears. New Connection Wizard - Completing New Connection Window Figure 7-49 Click Finish. The window shown in Figure 7-50 appears. Help Hot Line (U.S.
  • Page 176: Figure 7-50 Connect Fusion Wideband Hub Window

    Alarm Monitoring Connectivity Options Connect Fusion Wideband Hub Window Figure 7-50 Type a password as indicated and click Properties. The window shown in Figure 7-51 appears. The default parameters are as follows: • User name: ppp_user • Password (one word, all lower case): password Fusion Wideband Hub Properties Window Figure 7-51 Click Configure...
  • Page 177: Figure 7-52 Modem Configuration Window

    Alarm Monitoring Connectivity Options Modem Configuration Window Figure 7-52 Select the modem speed and other parameters for your modem as desired and click OK. Select the Security tab. The window shown in Figure 7-53 appears. Fusion Wideband Hub Properties - Security Tab Window Figure 7-53 Select Typical and then click the Networking tab.
  • Page 178: Figure 7-54 Fusion Wideband Hub Properties - Networking Tab Window

    Alarm Monitoring Connectivity Options Fusion Wideband Hub Properties - Networking Tab Window Figure 7-54 Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) as shown and click Properties. The window shown in Figure 7-55 appears. Internet Protocol Properties Window Figure 7-55 Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically and click OK.
  • Page 179: 100 Base-T Port Expander Connection

    Alarm Monitoring Connectivity Options 7.8.3 100 BASE-T Port Expander Connection In this configuration a LAN switch is used to allow the connection of multiple devices to a single PC with a 100 BASE-T port. Testing was performed with a Link- sys 4-port switch.
  • Page 180: Pots Line Sharing Switch Connection

    Alarm Monitoring Connectivity Options 7.8.4 POTS Line Sharing Switch Connection Using a line sharing switch, you can connect two or more modems to a single tele- phone line. OA&M Connection Using a POTS Line Sharing Switch Figure 7-57 4- or 8-port 4-port: Straight-through PC running...
  • Page 181: Ethernet Rf Modem

    Alarm Monitoring Connectivity Options Cascading Line Sharing Switches Figure 7-58 4-port: #240031-0 8-port: #240052-0 PC running Straight-through Standard Browser modem cable PSTN Modem Line Sharing Switch Software Standard phone cable 4-port: #240031-0 8-port: #240052-0 Line Sharing Switch Line Sharing Switch Line Sharing Switch Line Sharing Switch Straight-...
  • Page 182: Ethernet Lan Connection

    Alarm Monitoring Connectivity Options 7.8.6 Ethernet LAN Connection An Ethernet LAN connection can be used to communicate between the PC and Fusion Wideband. Testing was performed with an Linksys 4-port LAN switch. OA&M Connection Using Ethernet and ENET/232 Serial Hub Figure 7-59 100 BASE-T Cable RJ-45 to RJ-45 male...
  • Page 183: Snmp Interface

    Alarm Monitoring Connectivity Options 7.8.7 SNMP Interface Faults and warnings can also be diagnosed with SNMP using a standard (NMS) net- work management system (optional). SNMP resident software in Fusion Wideband provides SNMP interactions for Traps and Notification. The Fusion Wideband SNMP includes a MIB for integrating into the Network Man- agement System (NMS) and supports SNMPv1 and SNMPv2c.
  • Page 184 Alarm Monitoring Connectivity Options 7-78 InterReach Fusion Wideband Installation, Operation, and Reference Manual CONFIDENTIAL D-620616-0-20 Rev F...
  • Page 185: Replacing Fusion Wideband Components

    Replacing Fusion Wideband SECTION 8 Components This section contains the following subsections: • Section 8.1 Replacing an RAU ........8-1 •...
  • Page 186 Replacing an RAU Set the attenuation of each band as the old RAU was programmed and click ROPERTIES Perform System Test When convenient, perform System Test to optimize performance. During System Test, the entire system is temporarily off-line and no RF is being transmitted.
  • Page 187: Replacing A Fusion Wideband Expansion Hub

    Replacing a Fusion Wideband Expansion Hub Replacing a Fusion Wideband Expansion Hub Replacing a Fusion Wideband Expansion Hub Turn off the power to the Expansion Hub. Disconnect all CATV cables, both fiber cables, and the AC power cord. Replace the Expansion Hub with a new one. Connect the AC power cord, all CATV cables, and both fiber cables –...
  • Page 188: Replacing A Fusion Wideband Main Hub

    Replacing a Fusion Wideband Main Hub Replacing a Fusion Wideband Main Hub You must record the system configuration settings from the old Fusion Wideband Main Hub’s memory before replacing the unit. You will program the new Main Hub with this information. If the Main Hub is programmed incorrectly, the system will not work.
  • Page 189 Replacing a Fusion Wideband Main Hub Click and click on YSTEM ONFIGURATION ETUP ETWORK ONNECTION OR if the Main Hub has Network or Modem equipment con- ODEM ONNECTION nected to it. During System Test, the entire system is temporarily off-line and no RF is being transmitted.
  • Page 190 Replacing a Fusion Wideband Main Hub InterReach Fusion Wideband Installation, Operation, and Reference Manual CONFIDENTIAL D-x620616-0-20 Rev F...
  • Page 191: Maintenance, Troubleshooting, And Technical Assistance

    Maintenance, Troubleshooting, SECTION 9 and Technical Assistance This section contains the following subsections: • Section 9.1 Service ..........9-1 •...
  • Page 192: Maintenance

    Maintenance Maintenance Keep the fiber ports clean and free of dust. No other periodic maintenance of the Fusion Wideband equipment is required. To clean the fiber ports: You can clean the Hub’s fiber ports using canned compressed air or isopropyl alcohol and cotton swabs.
  • Page 193: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting NOTE: Fusion Wideband has no user-serviceable parts. Faulty or failed units are fully replaceable through TE. Sources of potential problems include: • Faulty cabling/connector • Malfunction of one or more Fusion Wideband components • Antenna, base station, or repeater problem •...
  • Page 194: Troubleshooting Using Adminbrowser

    Troubleshooting 9.3.1 Troubleshooting Using AdminBrowser Use AdminBrowser software to determine the current faults and warnings for all of the units in the system. To troubleshoot, start with the Fusion Wideband Main Hub’s faults AND warnings, then proceed to each of the Expansion Hubs, finishing with each of the RAUs.
  • Page 195: Fault/Warning/Status Indications

    Troubleshooting Under Alarms, click at the Fusion Wideband Main LEAR ISCONNECTS Hub. Power cycle the Fusion Wideband Main Hub. RAU hardware faults. Try moving a working CATV to the suspect port and verifying that the RAU comes up OK. Try isolating the system components: –...
  • Page 196: Table 9-1 Troubleshooting Main Hub Port Leds During Normal Operation

    Troubleshooting 9.3.2.1 Troubleshooting Main Hub LEDs During Normal Operation All of the Main Hub’s LEDs should be green during normal operation. If any LEDs are red, get status using AdminBrowser to determine the exact cause and recommen- dations. Troubleshooting Main Hub Port LEDs During Normal Operation Table 9-1 During Normal...
  • Page 197: Table 9-2 Troubleshooting Main Hub Status Leds During Normal Operation

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Main Hub Status LEDs During Normal Operation Table 9-2 During Main Hub Normal Status Operation LEDs State Action Impact MAIN HUB At Any Use AdminBrowser to determine the Internal Main Hub fault. STATUS Time exact cause of the fault. Power cycle one time.
  • Page 198: Table 9-3 Troubleshooting Expansion Hub Port Leds During Normal Operation

    Troubleshooting 9.3.2.2 Troubleshooting Expansion Hub LEDs During Normal Operation • All of the Expansion Hub LEDs that have RAUs connected LINK E-HUB/RAU should be Green/Green, indicating that the RAU is powered on, communication is established, and operation is normal. • The , and LEDs should all be Green.
  • Page 199: Table 9-4 Troubleshooting Expansion Hub Status Leds

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Expansion Hub Status LEDs During Normal Table 9-4 Operation Expansion During Normal Status Operation LEDs State Action Impact UL STATUS At Any Time Check uplink fiber for optical loss. No communications between the Main Hub and the Expansion Hub. Power cycle Expansion Hub one time to check uplink laser.
  • Page 200: Troubleshooting Catv

    Troubleshooting CATV Troubleshooting CATV The following table summarizes CATV problems, as reported by AdminBrowser if a cable is cut or miswired. NOTE: Recommended minimum and maximum CATV cable lengths vary depending upon the type of CATV cable used. Refer to Section 6.1.2, “Cable and Connector Requirements,”...
  • Page 201: Appendix A Cables And Connectors

    Cables and Connectors APPENDIX A 75 Ohm CATV Cable • Connects the Expansion Hub to the RAU(s) • Transmits multiband (downlink) and receives (uplink) IF signals • Delivers DC electrical power to the RAUs. The Fusion Wideband Hub’s DC volt- age output is 54V DC nominal.
  • Page 202: Figure A-1 Commscope 2065V For

    CommScope 2065V for RG-59 Figure A-1 InterReach Fusion Wideband Installation, Operation, and Reference Manual CONFIDENTIAL D-620616-0-20 Rev F...
  • Page 203: Figure A-2 Commscope 2279V For

    CommScope 2279V for RG-6 Figure A-2 Help Hot Line (U.S. only): 1-800-530-9960 CONFIDENTIAL D-620616-0-20 Rev F...
  • Page 204: Figure A-3 Commscope 2293K For

    CommScope 2293K for RG-11 Figure A-3 NOTE: TE requires solid copper center conductor CATV cable for proper DC voltage to the RAU and maximum distances. InterReach Fusion Wideband Installation, Operation, and Reference Manual CONFIDENTIAL D-620616-0-20 Rev F...
  • Page 205 Use the following connectors and tools to prepare the cable ends: CommScope cable part number: 2065V Canare part number: F connector FP-C4F Crimp Tool TC-1, Crimp Die TCD-4C, Cable Strip preparation tool TS100E CommScope cable part number: 2279V Canare part number: F connector FP-C55A Crimp Tool TC-1, Crimp Die TCD-35CA, Cable Strip preparation tool TS100E CommScope cable part number: 2293V Canare part number: F connector FP-C71A...
  • Page 206: Fiber Optical Cables

    System Gain (Loss) Relative to CATV Cable Length Table A-1 Distance Where Zero-loss RF is Comm- 10dB Scope Solid Copper Maximum Below Cable Part Plenum Copper Clad Length Input RF Type Number Rated Conductor Conductor (meters) (meters) RG-59 2065V 2022V 100* 5572R 5565...
  • Page 207: Coaxial Cable

    • Distances: • Multi-mode Fiber: up to 500 m (1,640 ft) – 3 dB optical loss maximum • Single-mode Fiber: up to – 3 dB optical loss maximum 6 km (19,685 ft) Coaxial Cable • Connects a Fusion Wideband Hub to a repeater or base station (N-type connectors) •...
  • Page 208: Tcp/Ip Cross-Over Cable

    TCP/IP Cross-over Cable A TCP/IP cross-over cable (PN 4069-ADB) is used to connect a standard browser PC to the AdminBrowser with a Fusion Wideband Hub. A cable is included with the Fusion Wideband Hub. The pinouts for this cable are illustrated in Figure A-2. Wiring Map for TCP/IP Cable Figure A-2 Connector 1...
  • Page 209: Db-9 To Db-9 Null Modem Cable

    DB-9 to DB-9 Null Modem Cable Use a DB-9 female to DB-9 female null modem cable to connect the craft person’s PC/Laptop to the RS-232 port on the front of the Fusion Wideband Hub for IP address configuration. Table A-2 lists the cable pinout and Figure A-3 shows a dia- gram of its wiring.
  • Page 210 A-10 InterReach Fusion Wideband Installation, Operation, and Reference Manual CONFIDENTIAL D-620616-0-20 Rev F...
  • Page 211: Appendix B Compliance

    Compliance APPENDIX B Fusion Wideband System Approval Status InterReach Fusion Wideband has been approved as shown below. 700 MHz LTE Products • Safety: UL, CSA, CB Scheme certificate to IEC 60950, 3rd Edition, and IEC 60950-1, 1st Edition, with all national deviations. •...
  • Page 212 1800 DCS Products • Safety: UL, CSA, CB Scheme certificate to IEC 60950, 3rd Edition, and IEC 60950-1, 1st Edition, with all national deviations. • EMC: EN 301 489-8 V1.2.1 • Radio: EN 301 502 V8.1.2 1900 PCS Products • Safety: UL, CSA, CB Scheme certificate to IEC 60950, 3rd Edition, and IEC 60950-1, 1st Edition, with all national deviations.
  • Page 213 InterReach Fusion Wideband Main Hub and Expansion Hub • Safety: UL, CSA, CB Scheme certificate to IEC 60950-1, First Edition, with all national deviations. • EMC: CISPR 22A • EMC: CISPR 24 NOTE: For Canadian customers, the Manufacturer’s rated output power this equipment is for single carrier operation.
  • Page 214: Human Exposure To Rf

    Human Exposure to RF The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has developed guidelines for evaluation of human exposure to RF emissions. The guidelines incorporate limits for Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) for power density of transmitters operating at frequencies between 300 kHz and 100 GHz. Limits have been set for portable, mobile, and fixed equipment.
  • Page 215  Using S = PG/4 S = 224/(4x3.14) x (122) = 0.001 mW/cm Also, assuming a minimum distance of 20 cm according to FCC regulations” S = 224/(4 x 3.14) x (20) = 0.04 mW/cm Help Hot Line (U.S. only): 1-800-530-9960 CONFIDENTIAL D-620616-0-20 Rev F...
  • Page 216 InterReach Fusion Wideband Installation, Operation, and Reference Manual CONFIDENTIAL D-620616-0-20 Rev F...
  • Page 217: Faults, Warnings, Status Tables For Fusion, Fusion Wideband, Fusion Singlestar

    Faults, Warnings, Status Tables APPENDIX C for Fusion, Fusion Wideband, Fusion SingleStar This appendix contains the following sections: • Section C.1 Faults Reported by Main Hubs ......C-1 •...
  • Page 218 NOTE: If you have a red LED without a fault message, it probably STATUS indicates that the unit is locked out. Fault Messages for Main Hubs Table C-1 Message Number Description Reason/Action {MF01} Software error occurred and recovered. If this happens repeatedly, replace the Hub. {MF02} Software error occurred and recovered.
  • Page 219 Fault Messages for Main Hubs (continued) Table C-1 Message Number Description Reason/Action {MF33} Hardware failure (DL PLL Band 3). Cycle power once. If fault persists, replace the Hub. {MF34} Hardware failure (UL PLL Band 3). Cycle power once. If fault persists, replace the Hub. {ML35} Commanded Out-of-service (Band 3).
  • Page 220 Fault Messages for Main Hubs (continued) Table C-1 Message Number Description Reason/Action {MT148} Port 4 Cable Fault. Possible electrical short in the coax cable, or RAU problem. {MT149} Port 5 Cable Fault. Possible electrical short in the coax cable, or RAU problem.
  • Page 221: Faults Reported For System Cpu

    Faults Reported for System CPU Faults for System CPU Table C-2 Message Number Description Reason/Action {SF01} No internal communications. No internal communications in preceding 2 minutes. Power cycle to clear. {SF02} Unable to open file (sysinfo). System CPU rebooted. {SF03} Unable to open file (sysstat).
  • Page 222: Faults For Expansion Hubs

    Faults for Expansion Hubs Fault Messages for Expansion Hubs Table C-3 Message Number Description Reason/Action {EF01} Software error occurred If this happens repeatedly, replace the Hub. and recovered. {EF02} Software reset occurred If this happens repeatedly, replace the Hub. and recovered, or firm- ware download.
  • Page 223 Fault Messages for Expansion Hubs (continued) Table C-3 Message Number Description Reason/Action {EF26} Fault lockout (Band 2). Band 2 out-of-service due to MH fault. {EF27} Problem detected in the Contact TE Support for more information. {EF28} Problem detected in the Contact TE Support for more information.
  • Page 224 Fault Messages for Expansion Hubs (continued) Table C-3 Message Number Description Reason/Action {EC143} Port 7 No Communica- No communications with remote unit. tions. {EC144} Port 8 No Communica- No communications with remote unit. tions. {ET145} Port 1 Cable Fault. Possible electrical short in the coaxial cable, or an RAU problem. {ET146} Port 2 Cable Fault.
  • Page 225: Faults For Raus

    Faults for RAUs Faults for RAUs Table C-4 Message Number Description Reason/Action {RF01} Software error occurred and recovered. If this happens repeatedly, replace the RAU. {RF02} Software error occurred and recovered. If this happens repeatedly, replace the RAU. {RF03} Software error occurred and recovered. If this happens repeatedly, replace the RAU.
  • Page 226: Messages For Main Hubs

    Messages for Main Hubs Warning Messages Warnings alert you to conditions that indicate possible service impact. Warnings are displayed in the Messages pane in red lettering. Before addressing warnings, ensure that all faults are resolved. Take appropriate action to resolve the warnings, as indicated in the following tables. NOTE: AdminBrowser v000007 or higher displays events (faults, warn- ings, or status messages) depending on your view preference.
  • Page 227: Table C-5 Warnings/Status Messages For Main Hubs

    Warnings/Status Messages for Main Hubs Table C-5 Message Number/ Default Description Reason/Action [M01]/S Fan 1 failure. Check the fan for rotation, air flow blockage, and dust. Replace the Hub on high temperature warning. [M02]/S Fan 2 failure. Check the fan for rotation, air flow blockage, and dust. Replace the Hub on high temperature warning.
  • Page 228 Warnings/Status Messages for Main Hubs (continued) Table C-5 Message Number/ Default Description Reason/Action [M30]/W No DL test tone (Band 2). Hub DL path gain is low. [M31]/S No UL test tone (Band 2). Hub UL path gain is low. [M32]/S Problem detected in the system.
  • Page 229 Warnings/Status Messages for Main Hubs (continued) Table C-5 Message Number/ Default Description Reason/Action [M66]/S No UL test tone Port 2 (Band 1). Hub/Port UL path gain is low. [M67]/S No UL test tone Port 3 (Band 1). Hub/Port UL path gain is low. [M68]/S No UL test tone Port 4 (Band 1).
  • Page 230 Warnings/Status Messages for Main Hubs (continued) Table C-5 Message Number/ Default Description Reason/Action [M92]/W Port 4 UL path loss is high. Check the cable for high RF loss. Switch the cable connec- tion to a different hub port. If the problem is on more than one port, replace the Hub, otherwise replace the RAU.
  • Page 231: Messages For System Cpus

    Warnings/Status Messages for Main Hubs (continued) Table C-5 Message Number/ Default Description Reason/Action [M120)/S Port 8 UL Pilot Invalid Enable. Check all downstream units for uplink pilot control. [M121)/S 3.3 VDC Monitor. Possible 3.3 VDC failure. [M122)/W TDD signaling tone outside valid Replace the Hub.
  • Page 232: Messages For Expansion Hubs

    Messages for Expansion Hubs Warning/Status Message for Expansion Hubs Table C-7 Message Number /Default Description Reason/Action [E01]/W Alarm Input 1. Check the equipment connected to alarm input 1. [E02]/W Alarm Input 2. Check the equipment connected to alarm input 2. [E03]/W Alarm Input 3.
  • Page 233 Warning/Status Message for Expansion Hubs (continued) Table C-7 Message Number /Default Description Reason/Action [E33]/W Port 1 No DL test tone (Band 2). Hub/Port DL path gain is low. [E34]/W Port 2 No DL test tone (Band 2). Hub/Port DL path gain is low. [E35]/W Port 3 No DL test tone (Band 2).
  • Page 234 Warning/Status Message for Expansion Hubs (continued) Table C-7 Message Number /Default Description Reason/Action [E59]/W Port 3 UL path loss is high. Check the cable for high RF loss. Switch the cable connec- tion to a different hub port. If the problem is on more than one port, replace the Hub, otherwise replace the RAU.
  • Page 235: Messages For Raus

    Messages for RAUs In Table C-8, the message number is in the following form: [Rnn]/X where nn equals the message number, and X equals the default of either Sta- tus (S) or Warning (W). Warning/Status Messages for RAUs Table C-8 Message Number Default...
  • Page 236 Warning/Status Messages for RAUs (continued) Table C-8 Message Number Default Description Reason/Action [R22]/S High PA current (Band 1). The unit is operating with reduced gain. Verify that the input signal is at the appropriate level. If the problem per- sists, replace the RAU when possible. [R23]/S High PA current (Band 2).

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