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1. Introduction
®
PowerShift
V3
Installation Bulletin
(Version C)
Controller Software Version
4.6.33
www.commscope.com • 1-800-255-1479
Page 1
PowerShift V3 Installation, Ver. C

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  • Page 1 1. Introduction ® PowerShift Installation Bulletin (Version C) Controller Software Version 4.6.33 www.commscope.com • 1-800-255-1479 Page 1 PowerShift V3 Installation, Ver. C...
  • Page 2 1. Introduction DISCLAIMER: This document has been developed by CommScope and is intended for the use of its customers and customer support personnel. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. While every effort has been made to eliminate errors, CommScope disclaims liability for any difficulties arising from the interpretation of the information contained herein.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    REPEAT INSTALLATION FOR REMAINING CIRCUITS 7.10. CLEAR POWERSHIFT FAULTS 7.11. CLEAR MISSING DEVICES 8. POWERSHIFT ALARMS AND TROUBLESHOOTING 8.1. BOOST MODULE LEDS 8.2. GUI ALARMS 8.3. POWERSHIFT OUTPUT OVERLOAD PROTECTION www.commscope.com • 1-800-255-1479 Page 3 PowerShift V3 Installation, Ver. C...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    1. Introduction 1. Introduction Scope This document provides a procedure to install the PowerShift V3 system with controller software version v4.6.33. In order to configure the product for the line resistance of each circuit, the installer must know the gauge and the approximate length of the cable that supplies power to each remote radio.
  • Page 5 Each output circuit typically powers a single high-power radio, however a “Y-jumper” can be used to power two low-power radios from one output circuit or to power a radio that has dual power input ports (contact CommScope for more information on the Y-jumper). www.commscope.com • 1-800-255-1479 Page 5...
  • Page 6: System Block Diagram

    1. Introduction 1.1. System Block Diagram The diagram below shows the relative location and power connections of the PowerShift components and the cell site infrastructure. www.commscope.com • 1-800-255-1479 Page 6 PowerShift V3 Installation, Ver. C...
  • Page 7: System Component Summary

    1 or 2 Pulsar Edge Controller Pulsar-Edge-C3 Spare* * This is the same controller that is packaged with the shelf (order this part only as a spare or to replace a controller). www.commscope.com • 1-800-255-1479 Page 7 PowerShift V3 Installation, Ver. C...
  • Page 8: Supplied Parts Kit

    1. Introduction 1.4. Supplied Parts Kit The following details the parts supplied in the kit bag that is packaged with the shelf. www.commscope.com • 1-800-255-1479 Page 8 PowerShift V3 Installation, Ver. C...
  • Page 9: Specifications

    Note: The specification lists voltages with a negative (-) value to indicate PowerShift system is used with a -48VDC DC plant; the remainder of the document omits the negative sign for readability. www.commscope.com • 1-800-255-1479 Page 9 PowerShift V3 Installation, Ver. C...
  • Page 10: Installation Requirements

    1600W from the remote radio: Radio Max Power Cable Gauge Maximum Cable Length Demand 1600W 8-AWG (10 square-mm) 300 feet (90 meters) 1600W 6-AWG (16 square-mm) 500 feet (150 meters) www.commscope.com • 1-800-255-1479 Page 10 PowerShift V3 Installation, Ver. C...
  • Page 11: Circuit Map Worksheet (Leave On-Site)

    3. Circuit Map Worksheet (leave on-site) 3. Circuit Map Worksheet (leave on-site) PowerShift RRU # Sector ID Circuit Comments Circuit # Technology Breaker # Date: ____________________________________ Contractor: ________________________________ www.commscope.com • 1-800-255-1479 Page 11 PowerShift V3 Installation, Ver. C...
  • Page 12: Installation Checklist

    Enter site and radio circuit information into PowerShift GUI Collect information for installation closeout package Confirm no active alarms Confirm the Circuit Map Worksheet is filled out and left at the site www.commscope.com • 1-800-255-1479 Page 12 PowerShift V3 Installation, Ver. C...
  • Page 13: Installation Master Diagram

    5. Installation Master Diagram 5. Installation Master Diagram www.commscope.com • 1-800-255-1479 PowerShift V3 Installation, Ver. C Page 13...
  • Page 14: Install And Wire The Shelf

    6.1. Set Shelf DIP Switch 1) If additional expansion shelves are being installed, then set the shelf ID DIP switch for each shelf prior to installing it in the rack. www.commscope.com • 1-800-255-1479 Page 14 PowerShift V3 Installation, Ver. C...
  • Page 15: Install Chassis Ground Cable

    23” rack. Ensure the rear exhaust vent of the shelf will not be blocked (3 inches of clear space is recommended). On the left shelf bracket, install the cable strain relief bracket. www.commscope.com • 1-800-255-1479 Page 15 PowerShift V3 Installation, Ver. C...
  • Page 16: Wire Alarm Relays

    The relays are Open On Alarm (Normally Closed). 6.5. Wire Input Power Cables 1) An input/output wiring diagram for the first boost module is shown below. www.commscope.com • 1-800-255-1479 Page 16 PowerShift V3 Installation, Ver. C...
  • Page 17: Wire Output Cables

    6.6. Wire Output Cables 3) Wire the shelf output power terminals to the RRUs (e.g., via trunk cable) using the supplied 6-AWG (blue) or 8-AWG (red) compression lugs as appropriate. www.commscope.com • 1-800-255-1479 Page 17 PowerShift V3 Installation, Ver. C...
  • Page 18: Power Up Procedure

    3) After to 10-30 seconds the LCD display backlight should illuminate. 7.2. Connect to Web GUI with Laptop PC 1) Connect Windows PC to Ethernet cable and LAN port on the shelf a) The PC Ethernet port LED should illuminate. www.commscope.com • 1-800-255-1479 Page 18 PowerShift V3 Installation, Ver. C...
  • Page 19 Troubleshooting: If the login page does not appear, open a command prompt (cmd) in Windows and use the following ping command to confirm a good connection to the controller: ping 192.168.2.1 www.commscope.com • 1-800-255-1479 Page 19 PowerShift V3 Installation, Ver. C...
  • Page 20 The ping results should show 0% packet loss: 4) The GUI Home page appears as shown below, it displays the status of the primary shelf, and any expansions shelves if installed www.commscope.com • 1-800-255-1479 Page 20 PowerShift V3 Installation, Ver. C...
  • Page 21: Enter Site Id And Set System Time

    7.4. Install First Boost Module and Apply Power 1) On the front of the module, push in spring clip ➊, and swing open front grill ➋ www.commscope.com • 1-800-255-1479 Page 21 PowerShift V3 Installation, Ver. C...
  • Page 22 7) Output power on the circuit is now active using a default resistance and a safe default output voltage; if a radio is connected it will power on. www.commscope.com • 1-800-255-1479 Page 22 PowerShift V3 Installation, Ver. C...
  • Page 23 If a radio is connected, then it will power up (example below shows a radio is drawing current from Circuit 01) c) Note the circuit box is amber until the manual resistance has been configured in the upcoming steps www.commscope.com • 1-800-255-1479 Page 23 PowerShift V3 Installation, Ver. C...
  • Page 24: Set The Manual Resistance

    • See labels below describing the information displayed in the circuit pop-up box • Initial circuit resistance is “N/A” (a default line resistance of 0.15 Ohms is used) 2) Select units, gauge, and length of cable for the circuit www.commscope.com • 1-800-255-1479 Page 24 PowerShift V3 Installation, Ver. C...
  • Page 25 3) The calculated cable resistance is displayed, click Yes to accept 4) An updated message will display in the bottom banner. The circuit box is now green, the new cable loop resistance is displayed www.commscope.com • 1-800-255-1479 Page 25 PowerShift V3 Installation, Ver. C...
  • Page 26: Disable Unused Circuit

    LED for the applicable circuit 2) Example using Circuit 02; click inside circuit box to open pop-up, then click “Disable This Circuit” button 3) Accept the prompt to disable the circuit www.commscope.com • 1-800-255-1479 Page 26 PowerShift V3 Installation, Ver. C...
  • Page 27: Check Alarm Status

    1) Click on Active Alarm button to open pop-up box with alarm table • The table shows any alarm conditions • Read Only (RO) events are informational only and do not require any action www.commscope.com • 1-800-255-1479 Page 27 PowerShift V3 Installation, Ver. C...
  • Page 28: Confirm Rru Input Voltage (Optional)

    If the shelter cooling is restored, the fault condition will clear, and the boost module output will turn back on, but the alarm will stay latched until it is manually cleared using this button. www.commscope.com • 1-800-255-1479 Page 28 PowerShift V3 Installation, Ver. C...
  • Page 29: Clear Missing Devices

    7. Power Up Procedure 7.11. Clear Missing Devices The “Clear Missing Devices” button is not used for this version of the PowerShift system. www.commscope.com • 1-800-255-1479 Page 29 PowerShift V3 Installation, Ver. C...
  • Page 30: Powershift Alarms And Troubleshooting

    Green Circuit is Over-Temperature (output Solid Blink Solid Blink power is disabled) Green Green Green Green Circuit was Over-Temperature but Solid Blink Solid Blink has recovered (output power is enabled) www.commscope.com • 1-800-255-1479 Page 30 PowerShift V3 Installation, Ver. C...
  • Page 31: Gui Alarms

    N/A for PowerShift; applies only when a No Call-Out Response Warning modem is used Controller has lost communication with Major Communication Fail Alarm Critical multiple boost modules www.commscope.com • 1-800-255-1479 Page 31 PowerShift V3 Installation, Ver. C...
  • Page 32 PowerShift boost module output voltage has exceeded the maximum output voltage PowerShift Output V Out of Rng Major of 73V [Should not occur unless module is faulted; replace the module] www.commscope.com • 1-800-255-1479 Page 32 PowerShift V3 Installation, Ver. C...
  • Page 33: Powershift Output Overload Protection

    • If the overload condition has not cleared, the module will continue to keep the circuit output shut off and will continue to check the circuit condition about every 5 seconds www.commscope.com • 1-800-255-1479 Page 33 PowerShift V3 Installation, Ver. C...
  • Page 34 • Once the circuit is latched off, the user must intervene to re-enable it. The overload condition must be cleared, the circuit can then be re-enabled by cycling the input power breaker or by using the GUI to disable/enable the circuit www.commscope.com • 1-800-255-1479 Page 34 PowerShift V3 Installation, Ver. C...
  • Page 35 8. PowerShift Alarms and Troubleshooting www.commscope.com • 1-800-255-1479 Page 35 PowerShift V3 Installation, Ver. C...

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