UGD-D00181 Rev E MacroMAXe 3x05 Installation Guide Software Release 9.
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MacroMAXe Installation Guide Table of Contents Copyright ................................................................................................................................................. 2 Table of Contents .................................................................................................................................... 3 Summary of Figures ................................................................................................................................
MacroMAXe Installation Guide 2.1 MacroMAXe........................................................................................................................... 19 2.2 MacroMAXe Frequency Ranges ........................................................................................... 19 2.2.1 3 4 Getting Started .............................................................................................................................. 22 3.1 Workflow of Installation .........................
MacroMAXe Installation Guide Appendix A .................................................................................................................................... 47 8 8.1 9 Review Job Sheet ................................................................................................................. 47 Appendix C – Glossary of Terms .................................................................................................. 48 10 Appendix D – Installation Checklist ................
MacroMAXe Installation Guide Summary of Figures Figure 1 - MacroMAXe Maximum Output TX Power ............................................................................ 16 Figure 2 – MacroMAXe Hardware Components ................................................................................... 20 Figure 3 – MacroMAXe Functional Components .................................................................................. 21 Figure 4 – Workflow of Installation .............................................
MacroMAXe Installation Guide Figure 29 – DC Power connector cable ................................................................................................
MacroMAXe Installation Guide Summary of Tables Table 1 - Antenna Types - Technical .................................................................................................... 16 Table 2 - MacroMAXe frequency ranges .............................................................................................. 19 Table 3 – MacroMAXe installation tools................................................................................................ 25 Table 4 – MacroMAXe installation parts and kits ...
MacroMAXe Installation Guide Warnings and Cautions Human Exposure to Radio Frequencies The MacroMAXe should be installed and operated from a minimum distance of 2.4 meters from your body. Radio Interference This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
MacroMAXe Installation Guide 5. CAUTION: DOUBLE POLE/NEUTRAL FUSING - Always replace the fuse with the correct type and current rating. 6. Position the power cord to avoid possible damage; do not overload wall outlets. 7. Do not place this product on or near a direct heat source, and avoid placing objects on the terminal. 8. Do not operate this device near water or in a wet location. 9. Use only a damp cloth for cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Disconnect the power before cleaning. 10.
MacroMAXe Installation Guide Locate the serial number of the terminal, antenna, and transceiver and record these on your registration card for future reference. Use the space below to affix serial number stickers. Also record the MAC address, located on the back of the terminal. UL Information - The equipment must be properly grounded according with NEC and other local safety code requirements.
MacroMAXe Installation Guide - The AC wall outlet ground must be connected to the same grounding system as the radio and antenna lightning protectors.
MacroMAXe Installation Guide DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY European Community, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein Declaration of Conformity with Regard to the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC English: This equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Deutsch: Dieses Gerät entspricht den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den weiteren entsprecheneden Vorgaben der Richtlinie 1999/5/EU.
MacroMAXe Installation Guide Svenska: Denna utrustning är i överensstämmelse med de väsentliga kraven och andra relevanta bestämmelser i Direktiv 1999/5/EC. Român: Acest echipament este în conformitate cu cerinţele esenţiale şi alte prevederi relevante ale Directivei 1999/5/CE. The Declaration of Conformity related to this product can be obtained from product_management@Airspan.
MacroMAXe Installation Guide FCC Notice Federal Communication Commission Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
MacroMAXe Installation Guide Maximum Output TX Power Figure 1 ‐ MacroMAXe Maximum Output TX Power Caution: Do not set maximum output TX power to higher than local regulations. Antenna Types Table 1 ‐ Antenna Types ‐ Technical Type Frequency range Gain Manufacturer Model number +/-45° Polarized 90° Sector Antenna - Quad Port Fixed Tilt 3.3 - 3.8 GHz 17.0 dBi Alpha Wireless AW3035 Manual Tilt Panel Antenna, Dual Slant ± 45° 3.3 - 3.8 GHz 18.0 dBi Argus SSPX310M Technologies Pty Ltd.
MacroMAXe Installation Guide 1 About this Guide This section discusses the purpose, intended audience, conventions, referenced documentation and organization for this guide. 1.1 Purpose This guide provides the workflow and step-by-step procedures for Installing the MacroMAXe. These procedures include: ¾ Verify Prerequisites ¾ Install the MacroMAXe ¾ Connect and Manage Cables ¾ Set Power System 1.
MacroMAXe Installation Guide Page 18 About this Guide Introduction Get Started Verify Prerequisites Install the MacroMAXe Connect and Manage Cables Set Power System Appendixes [Sample Job Specification, Troubleshooting, Glossary of Terms, Installation Checklist, Contact information and Revision history] Commercial in Confidence UGD-D00181 Rev E
MacroMAXe Installation Guide 2 Introduction This section provides a descriptive overview of the product and its place in the product suite. 2.1 MacroMAXe MacroMAXe is a highly integrated macro-cell base station with all-in-one packaging of RF and baseband components. MacroMAXe includes integrated Quad receiver / Dual transmitter to support two channel diversity and MIMO. It is available as an all outdoor solution for Mobile WiMAX applications to minimize physical footprint and operator expense.
MacroMAXe Installation Guide Figure 2 – MacroMAXe Hardware Components Note: MacroMAXe can also be connected via a LAN Switch for greater Failsafe protection. Note: Illustration above is of single Ethernet cable for connection. Note: Illustration above displays remote GPS antennae option. The MacroMAXe is a fully integrated all outdoor base station sector that contains all RF, Baseband, GPS Synchronization and 3-sector aggregation functionality.
MacroMAXe Installation Guide Figure 3 – MacroMAXe Functional Components Page 21 Commercial in Confidence UGD-D00181 Rev E
MacroMAXe Installation Guide 3 Getting Started 3.
MacroMAXe Installation Guide 3.2 MacroMAXe Installation Checklist Plan the installation of the MacroMAXe by using the Installation Checklist, which you can find as a removable job aid in Appendix A for this guide.
MacroMAXe Installation Guide 4 Verify Prerequisites Prior to installing the MacroMAXe, verify the required safety, power, tools, parts and components. Reference: Set up requirements for the installation are detailed in the Job Sheet. To see the suggested contents of a Job Sheet for a site, see Appendix A for this guide 4.1 Verify Safety Requirements Read and follow all warning notices and instructions marked on the product or included in this manual.
MacroMAXe Installation Guide 4.2 Verify Installation Requirements 4.2.1 Verify the Tools Tool Large Crosshead Screw driver Phillips # 3 or Pozidrive # 3 Small flat blade screwdriver Medium flat blade screwdriver 13mm or 1/2 inch open ended spanner 10mm or 13/32 inch open ended spanner Wire strippers Wire cutters Ring terminals crimp tool RJ45 crimp tool Table 3 – MacroMAXe installation tools 4.2.
MacroMAXe Installation Guide MacroMAXe Base Station parts Consisting of 1 x MacroMAXe installation mount kit (ordered separately) 8 x male-male threaded studs M8 24 x M8 plain washers 16 x M8 spring washers 8 x M8 nuts 1 x earth kit 1 x M6 screws 1 x M6 washers 1 x M6 spring washers 1 x M6 nut 1 x GPS antenna kit (ordered separately) 1x GPS Antenna. An active GPS antenna which, by using the appropriate mounting bracket, can be used with MacroMAXe for network synchronization.
MacroMAXe Installation Guide Parts Images 4 GPS Antenna mounting bracket 5 Handle Table 5 – MacroMAXe wall mount installation parts Parts Images Note: Additional to Wall mounting kit. 1 Top & Lower Pole Strap (x2) for 120 > 230 MM Note: Additional to Wall mounting kit. 2 Pole bracket for 60 > 120 MM Table 6 – MacroMAXe pole mount installation parts Additional Common Accessories (not provided by Airspan) Spare RJ45 connectors Cable ties Ring terminal for earth strap.
MacroMAXe Installation Guide Optional Junction Box Consisting of 1 x PG11 Weatherproof gland (connector), included with junction box Weatherproof connector 1 x PG16 Weatherproof gland (connector) ), included with junction box Weatherproof connector 1 x PG29 Weatherproof gland (connector) ), included with junction box Weatherproof connector Additional power cable 14AWG x2 (ordered separately) – up to 40 meters 12AWG x6 (ordered separately) – up to 100 meters 2x mounting bracket(s) for pole and wall
MacroMAXe Installation Guide Optional Junction Box Consisting of Sufficient cable wires ties, as required (not supplied - customer responsibility) Table 8 ‐ Junction box (optional) 4.2.3 Verify Components MacroMAXe is in an all outdoor enclosure that measures 52.7 cm in height, 34.7 cm in width, 15.6 cm in depth and weighs about 17kg. The unit is shown below from the Ethernet termination and RF port end views respectively.
MacroMAXe Installation Guide Figure 6 – MacroMAXe Base Station Unit, RF ports RF Ports for antenna connections are N-Type Female connectors located on the top of the MacroMAXe enclosure. Adjacent to these are SMA connectors used for RF monitoring purposes during installation / maintenance. For normal operation, these are covered with a weatherproof cap. A 80cm or 16 m RG58 cable connects a remote mounted GPS Antenna to the MacroMAXe by way of TNC connectors.
MacroMAXe Installation Guide 4.2.3.1 Junction Box (Optional) The Junction box (optional) is an outdoor enclosure that measures 152 mm in height, 170 mm in width and 95 mm in depth. The unit is shown below with the pole mounting bands assembled. The Junction box is required when the distance from the outdoor Power supply to Base Station is over 30 meters for total distance of up to 130 meters. Note: If – 48 volt DC can be verified and guaranteed the Junction box may not be required.
MacroMAXe Installation Guide 5 Install MacroMAXe Install the MacroMAXe base station by pole mount, wall mount, or single point. The MacroMAXe can be deployed as a remote radio head (RRH) connected to a pair of single (usually vertically polarized) or single dual independently mounted antennas via standard RF coaxial cables. Antennas are positioned with up to 10 wavelengths horizontal separation to give optimal Downlink and Uplink MIMO performance. 5.
MacroMAXe Installation Guide Figure 11 – Pole Mounted MacroMAXe To mount the MacroMAXe in the pole mount configuration (for poles 60 > 120 mm), perform the following steps: 1. Attach the two (2) pole brackets (shown above) to the pole (with the threaded holes facing up) at the heights required to attach the MacroMAXe. 2. Tighten upper pole bracket and hand tighten (loosely) the lower pole bracket for later adjustment. Caution: This unit weighs 17 kg, take care when lifting. 3.
MacroMAXe Installation Guide Figure 12 – Wall Mounted MacroMAXe The following diagram depicts the Wall Plate Details.
MacroMAXe Installation Guide 1. Attach the Wall Plate to the wall at the height required to attach the MacroMAXe. 2. Fasten the Hangars to the rear side of the MacroMAXe enclosure, position the niched Hangar so it is lower on the wall with the niche facing down. 3. Lift the enclosure and place the screws through the head clearance holes and position the unit so that the top mounting holes retain the unit. Caution: This unit weighs 17 kg, take care when lifting. 4.
MacroMAXe Installation Guide 5.3.1 Install Dual Slant Antenna Figure 15 ‐ MacroMAXe Antenna Dual Slant Mast Mount Configuration To mount the dual slant antenna for the MacroMAXe in the mast mount configuration, perform the following steps: 1. Attach the Antenna brackets to the top and bottom of the radome. 2. Attach the tilt arm to the top bracket of the radome. 3. Fasten the ends of the adjustable pipe mounts to the top and bottom brackets of the radome. 4.
MacroMAXe Installation Guide 5.3.2 Install Quad Slant Antenna Figure 16 – MacroMAXe Antenna Quad Slant Mast Mount Configuration To mount the Quad slant antenna for the MacroMAXe in the mast mount configuration, perform the following steps: 1. Attach the Antenna brackets to the top and bottom of the radome. 2. Attach to the top bracket of the radome. 3. Fasten the ends of the adjustable pipe mounts to the top and bottom brackets of the radome. 4.
MacroMAXe Installation Guide Figure 17 ‐ Adjustable Mounting Kit, with Snaplock Stainless Steel Bands Page 38 Commercial in Confidence UGD-D00181 Rev E
MacroMAXe Installation Guide Figure 18 ‐ Adjustable Mounting Kit, with ‘V’ Blocks 5.4 Optional Mounting Antenna on MacroMAXe Either Antenna shown can be mounted on the MacroMAXe unit or mast mounted. Note: The sunshield kit is required for this type of assembly. Contact your supplier to order. 5.4.1 Variable Tilt Antenna There is a Variable Tilt Antenna available for mounting on the MacroMAXe. The antenna maybe connected directly to the MacroMAXe with no need for physical tilting of the antenna.
MacroMAXe Installation Guide Figure 19 ‐ Variable tilt antenna Figure 20 ‐ Antenna mounted on MacroMAXe 5.5 GPS Antenna Assembly To mount the GPS antenna directly on the MacroMAXe: 1. Route the RG58 cable through the flat washer and the 2 nuts (supplied). 2.
MacroMAXe Installation Guide Figure 21 ‐ GPS cable assembly prior to mounting 3. Hand-tighten the RG58 cable TNC (90°) connector to the mating connector on the GPS antenna. Figure 22 ‐ Attach GPS antenna to RG58 cable 4. Slide the flat washer up to the underside of the mounting bracket, then thread 1 nut onto the GPS antenna threaded base and tightened. 5.
MacroMAXe Installation Guide 5.6 Install Junction Box (Optional) Note: Contact Airspan customer-service to determine whether junction box installation is required. Installation may be required, depending on the distance between the external power-supply and the BS, as well as the minimum voltage supplied by the power-supply. The Junction box (optional) can be pole-mounted or wall-mounted. Warning: Mount the junction box in an orientation such that the cable ports (located on the bottom) face downwards.
MacroMAXe Installation Guide 4. Determine which cable entry holes are to be used and remove the appropriate plug. Cable Entry hole determination Gland hole PG11 (M18) for cable terminating at MicroMAXe Gland hole PG29 (M36) for cable 12AWG x6 Gland hole PG16 (M22) for cable 14AWG x2 Note: Save the rubber grommets from the plugs to be used on the weatherproof glands (connectors). 5. Remove the nut on the weatherproof connector and slide the rubber grommet onto the threaded shaft. 6.
MacroMAXe Installation Guide Figure 26 ‐ MacroMAXe assembly with optional junction box Page 44 Commercial in Confidence UGD-D00181 Rev E
MacroMAXe Installation Guide 6 Connect and Manage Cables The Ethernet cable is connected to the MacroMAXe using a standard RJ45 connector protected by a harsh environment protective casing. Figure 27 – Ethernet connector cable termination 6.1 Assemble Ethernet Connector 1. Pass the Cat 5 cable through the seal, front connector, body and tail nut of the environmental connector casing as shown above. 2. Paste the front seal on the collar of the connector body. 3.
MacroMAXe Installation Guide 7 Set Power System Hazardous voltage! Before working, ensure that the power is removed from the power connection cables. When the system is powered on, do not touch the power terminals. 7.1 Power Input - DC Each unit is provided with a 3/10/30 meter 48 volt power cable terminated with a male connector at one end and a female connector at the other.
MacroMAXe Installation Guide 8 Appendix A 8.1 Review Job Sheet The Job Sheet should include the following information: ¾ BS location and identity. ¾ Whether the system is required to be locked to a GPS timing reference. ¾ A BSID is required for each BS TRx. This should be in a format xxxxxx:xxxxxx where x is a decimal digit. ¾ Network configuration information for the BS TRx. Traffic Port: Not applicable. IP Address: Should only be set if Management IP Mode is set to Static IP Address.
MacroMAXe Installation Guide 9 Appendix C – Glossary of Terms AAA Authentication, Authorization and Accounting AAS Advanced Antenna System AF Application Function ARQ Automatic Repeat reQuest ASN Access Service Network ASN GW ASN Gateway ATCA Advanced Telecommunications Computing Architecture BS Base Station BWA Broadband Wireless Access CHAP Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol CPE Customer Premises Equipment CQI Channel Quality Indicator CSN Connectivity Service Network D
MacroMAXe Installation Guide NWG Network Working Group OBSAI Open Base Station Standard Initiative OFDMA Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (Multiple Access) PA Paging Agent PAAA Proxy AAA PC Paging Controller PF Policy Function PHY PHYsical Layer PMIP Proxy MIP PPP Point-to-Point Protocol RADIUS Remote Authentication Dial In User Service RRA Radio Resource Agent RRC Radio Resource Controller RRM Radio Resource Management SAS Smart Antenna System SDR Software Defined R
MacroMAXe Installation Guide 10 Appendix D – Installation Checklist The Checklist below gives the high-level steps in the Workflow for this procedure. Detach or print this page to use as a job-aid for completing the actions this procedure requires. Procedure Actions Outcome 1. Verify Prerequisites Verify safety requirements All requirements are in place for a successful commissioning of MacroMAXe. Verify installation requirements 2.
MacroMAXe Installation Guide 11 Appendix E 11.1 Revision History Revision Originator Date Description Draft 1 D. Cann 2-2009 Initial document Draft B M. Falik 3-2009 Additional content & template changes Rev A M. Falik 10-2009 Additional content Rev B M. Falik 10-2009 Corrected Graphics + Additional content Rev C M. Falik 12-2009 Added Junction box data Rev D M. Falik 12-2009 Additional content Rev E M. Falik 02-2010 Frequency ranges and latest support 11.
