Installation Manual
Table Of Contents
- WAVEXpress/BTS Installation and Commissioning Guide
- One - Unpacking the WAVEXpress/BTS
- Two - Internal BTS Cabling and Jumpering
- Three - Installation
- 3-1 Wall Installation
- 3-2 Table Mount
- 3-3 Rack Installation
- 3-4 Common Final Installation Procedures
- 3-4.1 Connection of the Cable Gland
- 3-4.2 Connection of the Grounding Cable
- 3-4.3 Connection of the Antennas to the Bulkhead Plate
- 3-4.4 Connection of the Optional Combiner Assembly
- 3-4.5 Connection of the Power Supply
- 3-4.6 Connection of the T1 Lines
- 3-4.7 Connection to External Alarms
- 3-4.8 Optional Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR) Check
- 3-4.9 Post Installation Checks
- 3-5 Outdoor Installation
- Four - Off-Line Commissioning
- Five - Off-Line Commissioning of a Daisy Chain
- Six - Post Off-Line Commissioning
- Seven - On-Line Commissioning
- Appendix 1 - Connection of the Combiner Assembly
- Appendix 2 - BTS Field Maintenance
- A2-1 WAVEXpress/BTS Field Replacement Maintenance
- A2-1.1 Replacing the WAVEXpress/BTS IWP card
- A2-1.2 Replacing the WAVEXpress/BTS T1 card
- A2-1.3 Replacing the WAVEXpress/BTS TRX card
- A2-1.4 Replacing the WAVEXpress/BTS RF distribution card
- A2-1.5 Replacing the clock module
- A2-1.6 Replacing power supply units
- A2-1.7 Replacing fan assemblies
- A2-1.8 Replacing filters (p/n 520081-01)
- A2-1.9 Replacing the antenna bracket with a combiner assembly
- A2-1 WAVEXpress/BTS Field Replacement Maintenance
- Checklist 1 - Installation Checklist
- Checklist 2 - Commissioning Checklist
Release 3.3, Revision A 1/99
110 WAVEXpress/BTS Installation and Commissioning Guide
Step 10
Using the Craft PC, verify the boot parameters on the WAVEXpress/BTS after the bootup process is
completed. Refer to the Craft PC guide for the necessary procedures.
Step 11
Using the Craft PC, verify the current Flash boot image and upgrade if necessary. Refer to the Craft PC
guide for the necessary procedures.
Step 12
If the WAVEXpress/BTS fails to bootup properly, refer to the maintenance manual for the necessary
procedures to bootup the WAVEXpress/BTS.
Step 13
Inform the OMC operator to unlock the WAVEXpress/BTS using the OMC after the communication
alarm to the BTS has cleared.
Step 14
Conduct test calls on all TRX channels contained in the WAVEXpress/BTS.
A2-1.2 Replacing the WAVEXpress/BTS T1 card
This section contains the procedures for replacing the T1 card on a WAVEXpress/BTS. Refer to Figure A2-1
"WAVEXpress/BTS field replaceable units" on page 108 for an illustration of the replacement position.
Step 1
Inform the OMC operator to shutdown the WAVEXpress/BTS using the OMC.
Step 2
Power off the WAVEXpress/BTS by switching the power switch to the OFF position.
Step 3
Ensure that anti-static precautions are taken.
Step 4
Disconnect any T1 cables connected to the selected T1 card. Make note of the orientation of the
cables.
Step 5
Using a Phillips screwdriver, unscrew the two screws located at the top and bottom of the T1 card.
Step 6
Remove the T1 card by firmly pulling the two white tabs located at the top and bottom of the T1 card.
Step 7
When replacing the T1 board, examine the existing board dip switch settings. Refer to the following
illustration. Ensure the new T1 board dip switch settings are identical to the settings on the T1 card
being replaced. Table A2-1 on page 111 provides the T1 dip switch settings for both Port A and Port B
given DSX cable length or line build out. Refer to Figure A2-2 for T1 dip switch identification.
When removing the T1 card, power to the BTS must be shutdown. Service will be
interrupted.
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