User's Manual Part 2b

Installing the BSPS Hardware Installation Guide

7-6 Airspan Networks Ltd. 02030311-05

7.1.2. General Site Requirements

Note: Cable sizes and electrical circuit protection devices discussed in the

following section are typical for 230 Volt AC circuits only. Adjustments are

required for applications other than this.

During AC power installation activities at base station premises the following

general requirements should be adhered to:

! The customer must provide a valid safety certificate for the electrical circuit to

which the equipment is to be connected. If this documentation is not available

checks must be carried out in accordance with local electrical installation test

requirements.

! A qualified electrician must carry out the provision of any additional power

outlets.

! Cables used in the customer premises electrical circuit are to be 3-core 6mm

Color-coding for live neutral and earth conductors shall be in accordance with

local electrical regulations.

! The base station premises AC distribution panel must be capable of supplying up

to 240 Volts AC.

! The customer is to allocate and clearly identify fuses in AC distribution panel

that will provide protection for equipment in BSPS cabinet. The circuit is to be

protected by a 32 amp protective device in accordance with local standards.

! The customer shall provide a wall mounted AC power socket adjacent to the

BSPS cabinet. Local territory equipment isolation and earth leakage

requirements are to be met when selecting the plug and socket type.

Alternatively a 32-amp isolator switch may be used for connection to the mains

power supply.

! A common earth point (CEP) shall be designated in the customers’ base station

premises to which the system cabinet earth will be connected.

! A minimum separation distance of 200 mm is to be maintained between AC and

DC signaling cables when they run parallel to each other. However these cables

may cross each other at right angles.