User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- SECTION 1 General Information
- SECTION 2 InterReach Fusion System Description
- SECTION 3 Fusion Main Hub
- SECTION 4 Fusion Expansion Hub
- SECTION 5 Remote Access Unit
- SECTION 6 Designing a Fusion Solution
- 6.1 Overview
- 6.2 Downlink RSSI Design Goal
- 6.3 Maximum Output Power per Carrier
- 6.3.2 700 MHz (Upper C)
- 6.4 System Gain
- 6.5 Estimating RF Coverage
- 6.6 Link Budget Analysis
- 6.6.1 Elements of a Link Budget for Narrowband Standards
- 6.7 Optical Power Budget
- 6.8 Connecting a Main Hub to a Base Station
- 6.8.1 Uplink Attenuation
- 6.8.2 RAU Attenuation and ALC
- SECTION 7 Installing Fusion
- 7.1 Installation Requirements
- 7.1.2 Cable and Connector Requirements
- 7.1.3 Distance Requirements
- 7.2 Safety Precautions
- 7.2.1 Installation Guidelines
- 7.2.2 General Safety Precautions
- 7.2.3 Fiber Port Safety Precautions
- 7.3 Preparing for System Installation
- 7.3.1 Pre-Installation Inspection
- 7.3.2 Installation Checklist
- 7.3.3 Tools and Materials Required
- 7.3.4 Optional Accessories
- 7.4 Fusion Installation Procedures
- 7.4.1 Installing a Fusion Main Hub
- 7.4.3 Installing RAUs
- 7.4.4 Configuring the System
- 7.5 Splicing Fiber Optic Cable
- 7.6 Interfacing the Fusion Main Hub to an RF Source
- 7.6.1 Connecting a Single Fusion Main Hub to an RF Source
- 7.7 Connecting Contact Alarms to a Fusion System
- 7.8 Alarm Monitoring Connectivity Options
- 7.8.1 Direct Connection
- 7.8.5 Ethernet RF Modem
- SECTION 8 Replacing Fusion Components
- SECTION 9 Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Technical Assistance
- APPENDIX A Cables and Connectors
- APPENDIX B Compliance
- APPENDIX C Faults, Warnings, Status Tables for Fusion, Fusion Wideband, Fusion SingleStar
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D-620610-0-20 Rev F CONFIDENTIAL
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.
CAUTION: This format indicates when a given action or omitted
action can cause or contribute to a hazardous condition. Damage
to the equipment can occur.
WARNING: This format indicates when a given action or omitted
action can result in catastrophic damage to the equipment or cause
injury to the user.
Procedure
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1.4 Standards Conformance
• Fusion uses the TIA-570-B cabling standards for ease of installation.
• Refer to Appendix B for compliance information.
1.5 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