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- Page 1 Nova-233 G2 Outdoor 2x1W FDD/TDD eNodeB Installation Guide March 2018 Version 1.9...
- Page 2 About This Document This document is intended for personnel who will be installing the Baicells Nova-233 Generation 2 (G2) Outdoor 2x1W eNodeB. The Nova-233 G2 is based on Frequency Division Duplexing (FDD) or Time Division Duplexing (TDD) Long-term Evolution (LTE) technology, with the option for an RJ-45 copper or an optical backhaul interface.
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Page 3: Related Documents
Revision Record Date Version Description SMEs/Contributors Author/Editor 26-Mar-18 V1.9 Updated parts list Boun Senekham Sharon Redfoot Jackie Rong 13-Mar-18 V1.8 Updated specs Yang Yanan Sharon Redfoot 21-Feb-2018 V1.7 Updated parts list, IP Rick Harnish Sharon Redfoot address Sonny May 21-Dec-2017 V1.6 FDD configuration Yang Yanan... - Page 4 Nova-446 Quick Start Guide (forthcoming) elfcell-220 Indoor 2x50mW FDD eNB Installation Guide (forthcoming) elfcell-220 Quick Start Guide (forthcoming) NeutralCell Indoor Multi FDD-TDD Small Cell Installation Guide (forthcoming) NeutralCell Quick Start Guide (forthcoming) Neutrino-224 Indoor 2x125mW FDD-TDD eNB Installation Guide (forthcoming) Neutrino-224 Quick Start Guide (forthcoming) SolarCell Outdoor Solution Installation Guide (forthcoming) SolarCell Quick Start Guide (forthcoming)
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Page 5: Safety Information
Safety Information For the safety of installation personnel and for the protection of the equipment from damage, please read all safety warnings. If you have any questions concerning the warnings, before installing or powering on the eNB contact the Baicells support team. Warning IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This warning symbol means danger. -
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents 1 Overview ........................8 1.1 Introduction ......................... 8 1.2 Features ........................9 2 Out-of-Box Audit ......................11 3 Installation Preparation ....................13 3.1 Personnel ........................13 3.2 Operator Network Design Plan .................. 13 3.3 Materials and Tools ....................13 3.4 Software ........................ - Page 7 Environmental Specifications ..................37 Appendix C: Regulatory Compliance ................38 Appendix D: FAQs ......................39 List of Figures Figure 1-1: Baicells Broadband Wireless Access Solution ............9 Figure 1-2: Nova-233 G2 ENB ....................10 Figure 3-1: Side and Bottom Interfaces, LEDs ................. 15 Figure 3-2: Space Requirements ....................
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Page 8: Overview
Overview 1.1 Introduction The Baicells Nova-233 Generation 2 (G2) Outdoor 2x1W eNodeB (eNB) is a high-performing outdoor micro base station. The Nova-233 G2 enables wired and wireless broadband access to 3G Frequency Division Duplexing (FDD) and Time Division Duplexing (TDD) Long-Term Evolution (LTE) backbone networks. -
Page 9: Features
Figure 1-1: Baicells Broadband Wireless Access Solution 1.2 Features Key features of the Nova-233 G2 eNB include: • Slim design, suitable for private and public deployments Integrated design of baseband and RF processing, saving cost and optimizing power • Supports both FDD and TDD LTE carrier networks •... -
Page 10: Figure 1-2: Nova-233 G2 Enb
o TDD maximum throughput @20MHz: DL 112 Mbps UL 20 Mbps Refer to technical specifications in Appendix B: TDD. Flexible TDD 2:2 and 1:3 UL to DL transmission ratio • • 5/10/15/20 MHz operation bandwidth options • Up to 255 (FDD) / 96 (TDD) concurrent users •... -
Page 11: Out-Of-Box Audit
Out-of-Box Audit Before opening the box, check to see if the outer packaging is damaged or wet. If it is, or if any items inside are missing or damaged, report the issue to the supplier within 10 days. Table 2- 1 is a shipping list showing the quantity of each item you should receive. - Page 12 expansion bolt *2 OT Ground Used to make ground Terminal cable Cold Shrink Installation accessory Tubes Warranty Printed document Certification Printed document Quick Start Guide Printed document...
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Page 13: Installation Preparation
Installation Preparation 3.1 Personnel Installing the eNB on a tower, building, or other structure may require at least two people or a tower crew. Installation personnel should follow standard safety precautions concerning height, electricity, and other regulations. Baicells recommends that installation personnel review this entire installation guide prior to beginning the installation. -
Page 14: Software
Table 3-2: Operator-Supplied Tools Level bar Marking pen Knife Pliers Wrench Percussion drill Hammer Cross screw driver Cable vice (crimper) Tape measure and drill heads 5mm L-shaped Torx screw- T7 screwdriver Cable Stripper Allen wrench driver head 3.4 Software As part of finishing the eNB installation process, you will need a computer to log in and verify that the eNB status is reported as active by: •... -
Page 15: Figure 3-1: Side And Bottom Interfaces, Leds
Figure 3-1: Side and Bottom Interfaces, LEDs Table 3-3: Interfaces Interface Name Description Power interface: +48V (+42V to +60V) DC External GPS antenna, N-female connection ANT0 External RF antenna 0, N-female connector Optical interface to connect to external data backhaul RJ-45 Ethernet interface, used for debugging or external data backhaul ANT1 External RF antenna 1, N-female connector... -
Page 16: Location And Environment
3.6 Location and Environment When determining where to place the eNB, you need to consider factors such as climate, hydrology, geology, the possibility of earthquakes, reliable electric power, and transportation access. Refer to the technical specifications in Appendix Avoid locating the eNB in areas where there may be extreme temperatures, harmful gases, unstable voltages, volatile vibrations, loud noises, flames, explosives, or electromagnetic interference (e.g., large radar stations, transformer substations). -
Page 17: Installation
Installation Some cell site structures may have existing frameworks for attaching the eNB and antenna. For purposes of explaining the installation procedure, this section assumes the eNB will be installed on a support pole or on a wall. 4.1 Process Overview Figure 4-1 provides an overview of the installation process. -
Page 18: Staging
4.2 Staging You will assemble several components while the eNB and antenna are still on the ground. This section covers the staging activities that prepare the eNB and antenna for installing at the destined tower, roof, or other structure. 4.2.1 Attach GPS Antenna to ENB The GPS antenna has been assembled before packing. -
Page 19: Connect Gps Antenna Cable
Power cable and grounding cable bending radius: > triple the diameter of the cable or • as specified by the manufacturer • Optical fiber bending radius: 20 times the diameter of the optical fiber or as specified by the manufacturer •... -
Page 20: Connect Optical Fiber Cable
5. Connect the other ends of the RF cables to the external RF antenna. This end of the cable also will need to be weatherproofed. 4.2.5 Connect Optical Fiber Cable You will need to prepare or secure optical fiber cable if you are using an optical backhaul for this site. -
Page 21: Figure 4-4: Live And Neutral Wire Connections
installation site and the power supply device will vary. You will need to make the power cable specific to this site, and attach the power plug and power terminal on the two ends of the power adaptor. It is recommended that the power cord length be kept below 330 feet (100 meters). -
Page 22: Connect Ground Cable
4.2.8 Connect Ground Cable 4.2.8.1 Lightning and Grounding Protection Overview You must protect the Nova eNB, GPS, external antenna, and RJ-45 port against lightning. General practice is to place the grounding as close to the device as is possible. The cable should be kept short and uncoiled. -
Page 23: Staging Summary
Figure 4-6: LEDs After checking to see that all connections are secure and the eNB is operating as intended, if any problems persist please contact Baicells support. 4.2.10 Staging Summary You have completed the steps for staging the equipment. You have attached the mounting bracket, the GPS antenna, the GPS antenna cable, RF antenna cables, optical backhaul or Ethernet backhaul cable, power cable, and grounding cable. -
Page 24: Figure 4-7: Pole Bracket Part 1
Figure 4-7: Pole Bracket Part 1 Noting how high up the pole the eNB will rest, as explained above, fit the threaded rod of the assembled bracket to the pole, pass the two omegas through the threaded rods, and fasten the four flat gaskets, four spring gaskets, and four nuts. Refer to Figure 4-8. The arrow on the bracket must point upward. -
Page 25: Attach Enb To Wall (If Applicable)
Tighten the screws on the top of the eNB mounting bracket using a cross screwdriver. The completed pole attachment is shown in Figure 4-10. Proceed to section 4.3.3 Install ENB and RF Antenna. Figure 4-10: Completed Pole Mount 4.3.2 Attach ENB to Wall (if Applicable) When mounting the eNB on a wall, the wall must bear at least four times the weight of the eNB. -
Page 26: Install Enb And Rf Antenna
wall using the marked locations. Check the up/down direction of the installation rack, and then fix the eNB to the wall using M8*80 expansion screws. Tighten the screws on the top of eNB bracket using a cross screwdriver. The wall installation is complete. -
Page 27: Figure 4-12: Assemble Directional Antenna
independent lightning rod that is high enough to keep all antennas under its protection cover. • Ensure the antenna is high enough to meet the coverage requirements specified in the operator’s network design plan. If it is not possible to install an independent lightning rod due to environmental limitations, ensure that the pole supporting the lightning rod is at least 3.3 feet (1 meter) away from the omni antenna. - Page 28 In situations where there is a wainscot on the roof and it is taller than 3.9 feet (1.2 meters), attach the fixed mounting pole and antenna on the wall with expansion screws. If the wainscot is less than 3.9 feet (1.2 meters) tall, fix the mounting pole to the wall with expansion screws and attach the base of the mounting pole to an adequate base support frame to stabilize the mounting pole.
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Page 29: Check Enb Status In Software
Check ENB Status in Software The Baicells eNBs are designed to be plug-and-play and, therefore, arrive pre-configured. You will need to log in either to the local or remote eNB GUI (section 5.1) or the cloud-based OMC (section 5.2) to ensure the eNB status is reported as active. 5.1 ENB GUI From the eNB MGMT port, type in http://192.168.150.1, using username admin, password admin. -
Page 30: Omc
5.2 OMC If you have not already set up a CloudCore account, follow the instructions below to request an account: 1. Open a web browser, and enter the CloudCore address: https://cloudcore.cloudapp.net/cloudcore/ Figure 5-2: CloudCore Login Page 2. Click on the “Sign up” button. 3. -
Page 31: Weatherproof All Connections
Weatherproof All Connections Once the eNB has been verified that it is operating normally, you will need to weatherproof all the connection points. The Nova 1WG2 eNB uses cold shrink tubes for weather protection. Before you begin, clean and dry each interface. Then, follow the steps below and Figure 6-1 for weatherproofing. -
Page 32: Appendix A: Fdd Technical Specifications
Appendix A: FDD Technical Specifications Hardware Specifications Item Description LTE Mode Frequency Bands 1/3/5/7/13/28A • B1: UL 1920-1980 MHz, DL 2110-2170 MHz • B3: UL 1710-1785 MHz, DL 1805-1880 MHz • B5: UL 824-849 MHz, DL 869-894 MHz Frequency Ranges •... -
Page 33: Software Specifications
Software Specifications Item Description LTE Standard 3GPP Release 9 20 MHz: DL 150 Mbps, UL 50 Mbps Peak Rate 10 MHz: DL 75 Mbps, UL 25 Mbps User Capacity 255 concurrent users QoS Control 3GPP standard QCI • UL: QPSK, 16QAM Modulation •... -
Page 34: Environmental Specifications
Environmental Specifications Item Description -40°F to 131°F Operating Temperature -40°C to 55°C -49°F to 158°F Storage Temperature -45°C to 70°C Humidity 5% to 95% Atmospheric Pressure 70 kPa to 106 kPa Ingress Protection IP66 Rating • Power Interface Differential mode: ±10 KA •... -
Page 35: Appendix B: Tdd Technical Specifications
Appendix B: TDD Technical Specifications Hardware Specifications Item Description LTE Mode Frequency Bands 38 / 39 / 40 / 41 / 42 / 43 / 48 and customized • B38: 2570-2620 MHz • B39: 1880-1920 MHz • B40: 2300-2400 MHz •... -
Page 36: Software Specifications
Software Specifications Item Description LTE Standard 3GPP Release 9 20 MHz SA1: DL 80 Mbps, UL 20 Mbps SA2: DL 112 Mbps, UL 14 Mbps Peak Rate 10 MHz SA1: DL 40 Mbps, UL 14 Mbps SA2: DL 55 Mbps, UL 7 Mbps User Capacity 96 concurrent users QoS Control... -
Page 37: Environmental Specifications
Environmental Specifications Item Description -40°F to 131°F Operating Temperature -40°C to 55°C -49°F to 158°F Storage Temperature -45°C to 70°C Humidity 5% to 95% Atmospheric Pressure 70 kPa to 106 kPa Ingress Protection IP66 Rating Power Interface Differential mode: ±10 KA Lightning Protection Common mode: ±20 KA Global Part Number... -
Page 38: Appendix C: Regulatory Compliance
Appendix C: Regulatory Compliance FCC Compliance This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. -
Page 39: Appendix D: Faqs
Appendix D: FAQs If you have questions, please check the list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) on the Baicells support website or the Facebook support forum. • Baicells support website - https://na.Baicells.com/support/ Baicells support forum on Facebook - • https://www.facebook.com/groups/Baicellsoperatorsupportgroup/...
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