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
64 WAVEXpress/BTS Installation and Commissioning Guide
Visual Checks for On-Site Pre-Commissioning
1
The WAVEXpress/BTS has been securely installed at the appropriate site.
2
The power to the WAVEXpress/BTS is OFF.
3
The WAVEXpress/BTS is connected to a suitable power source.
4
The WAVEXpress/BTS is correctly grounded.
5
All cables are available and secured in their correct positions.
6
All modules are correctly seated and populated according to the original purchase order.
7
Transmission cables are available and labeled.
Compliance Checks
1
Verify that the test equipment used has a current calibration certificate. Note its current reference number
in Checklist #2 in the Appendix.
Power Requirements
1
Verify that the voltage for the installation site match those of the WAVEXpress modules (either 230V, 115V,
-48V, as specified in product manual.)
2
In the case of the outdoor enclosure only, verify that the battery backup option is enabled. This is done by
turning on, then switching off the AC power to the unit and verifying that the LEDs on the IWP, T1 and TRX
modules remain green as the battery backup is enabled.
4-2 Off-Line Commissioning Set-up
This section describes the procedures which must be followed in order to set up the WAVEXpress/BTS for off-line
commissioning.
4-2.1 T1 Lines and Power Configuration
In order to prepare the WAVEXpress/BTS for off-line commissioning tests, the following steps must be performed:
Step 1
Verify that any T1 cables connected to the BTS are properly labeled.
Step 2
Disconnect the T1 cables form the dual port T1 card if there are any cables connected.
Step 3
Turn the power to the BTS on.
Step 4
Verify that the LEDs flash in the sequence shown in the following diagram.