UGD-D01001 Rev A AirSynergy 2000 Installation Guide
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AirSynergy 2000 Installation Guide Table of Contents Copyright .......................................................................................................................................... 2 Table of Contents ............................................................................................................................. 3 Summary of Figures .........................................................................................................................
AirSynergy 2000 Installation Guide 3.1 Workflow of Installation ................................................................................................... 24 3.2 AirSynergy Installation Checklist .................................................................................... 25 4 Verify Prerequisites................................................................................................................. 26 4.1 Verify Site Requirements .............................................
AirSynergy 2000 Installation Guide 15.2 Page 5 Contact Information ........................................................................................................
AirSynergy 2000 Installation Guide Summary of Figures Figure 1 - AirSynergy with sunshield .............................................................................................. 18 Figure 2 - AirSynergy with front sector antenna ............................................................................. 18 Figure 3 - AirSynergy with switched beam antenna ....................................................................... 18 Figure 4 - AirSynergy dual unit with GPS attached ...................
AirSynergy 2000 Installation Guide Figure 39 – power cable wires assembled ..................................................................................... 46 Figure 40 - numbered connector contacts ...................................................................................... 46 Figure 41 - assemble and tighten ................................................................................................... 46 Figure 42 - PSU cable connector assembly .........................................
AirSynergy 2000 Installation Guide Summary of Tables Table 1 - AirSynergy FCC Maximum Output TX Power ................................................................. 15 Table 2 - AirSynergy ETSI Maximum Output TX Power ................................................................ 15 Table 3 - Switched Beam Antenna Parameters - Directional Mode ............................................... 15 Table 4 - Switched Antenna Parameters - Omni Mode ...........................................................
AirSynergy 2000 Installation Guide Warnings and Cautions Human Exposure to Radio Frequencies The AirSynergy antennas should be installed and operated from a minimum distance from your body of: AirSynergy with External Antenna - 1.5 meters AirSynergy with Front Mount Antenna - 1.0 meter AirSynergy with Smart Beam Antenna (SBA) - 0.
AirSynergy 2000 Installation Guide Warning: It is the responsibility of the installer to insure that when using the outdoor antenna kits in the United States (or where FCC rules apply), only those antennas certified with the product are used. The use of any antenna other than those certified with the product is expressly forbidden in accordance to FCC rules CFR47 part 15.204. The installer should configure the output power level of antennas, according to country regulations and per antenna type. Safety 1.
AirSynergy 2000 Installation Guide recommended restrictions and reference levels should provide a high level of protection as regards the established health effects that may result from exposure to electromagnetic fields. Warning Symbols The following symbols may be encountered during installation or troubleshooting. These warning symbols mean danger. Bodily injury may result if you are not aware of the safety hazards involved in working with electrical equipment and radio transmitters.
AirSynergy 2000 Installation Guide A lighting protection system provides a means by which the energy may enter earth without passing through and damaging parts of a structure. A lightning protection system does not prevent lightning from striking; it provides a means for controlling it and preventing damage by providing a low resistance path for the discharge of energy to travel safely to ground. Improperly grounded connections are also a source of noise that can cause sensitive equipment to malfunction.
AirSynergy 2000 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.
AirSynergy 2000 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.
AirSynergy 2000 Installation Guide Maximum Output TX Power Table 1 - AirSynergy FCC Maximum Output TX Power Frequency Band FCC TX 2.62 – 2.69 GHz Antenna Gain EIRP 33.36dBm 51.36dBm 18dBi Table 2 - AirSynergy ETSI Maximum Output TX Power Frequency Band ETSI TX Antenna Gain EIRP 698-746 MHz 33 dBm 46.5dBm 13.5dBi 2290-2350 MHz 33dBm 51dBm 18.0dBi 2340-2400 MHz 33dBm 51dBm 18.0dBi 2496-2570 MHz 33dBm 51dBm 18.0dBi 2560-2630 MHz 33dBM 51dBm 18.
AirSynergy 2000 Installation Guide Parameter 2.3 GHz 2.6 GHz 3.x GHz Frequency 2.3 - 2.5 GHz 2.5 - 2.7 GHz 3.4 - 3.
AirSynergy 2000 Installation Guide Elevation HPBW 21 22 Grounding DC Grounded DC Grounded Supported Frequencies AirSynergy currently supports the following frequency bands and Downlink/Uplink ratios: Table 6 - Supported Frequency Types Band Downlink Freq. (MHz) Uplink Freq.
AirSynergy 2000 Installation Guide Figure 1 - AirSynergy with sunshield A typical sector installation will have a cross-polar sector antenna fitted directly to the front of the AirSynergy main unit. (This is attached instead of the sun-shield). Figure 2 - AirSynergy with front sector antenna A switched beam antenna version (factory built option) with built in GPS antenna allows for flexible backhaul functionality where the strongest signal from any direction is automatically selected.
AirSynergy 2000 Installation Guide Figure 4 - AirSynergy dual unit with GPS attached Note: Appropriate mounting kit (included) for the various external antennas are required.
AirSynergy 2000 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 AirSynergy.
AirSynergy 2000 Installation Guide Install the AirSynergy Radio equipment Install the PSU equipment Connect and manage cables Set eNodeB Management IP & BSID via Web Page Connect and manage cables Appendixes Page 21 Commercial in Confidence UGD-D01001 Rev A
AirSynergy 2000 Installation Guide 2 Introduction This section provides a descriptive overview of the Airspan’s AirSynergy Pico eNodeB variant and its place in the product suite. 2.1 AirSynergy AirSynergy is part of Airspan’s carrier-class 4G Pico eNodeB family. AirSynergy supports 3GPP’s Long Term Evolution (LTE) eNodeB, providing high-speed data and mobility, in order to meet the demands of the Broadband Wireless Access market.
AirSynergy 2000 Installation Guide Figure 5 - AirSynergy 2000 Note: Auto-negotiation must always be enabled on the core network side. Note: Illustration above display the GPS connected directly to the top of the unit, there is also a remote GPS antenna option.
AirSynergy 2000 Installation Guide 3 Getting Started 3.1 Workflow of Installation The Workflow to install the AirSynergy is shown in the following diagram: Figure 6 - Workflow of Installation Caution: Antennas must be connected and attached before AirSynergy is powered on.
AirSynergy 2000 Installation Guide 3.2 AirSynergy Installation Checklist Plan the installation of the AirSynergy by using the Installation Checklist, which you can find as a removable job aid in Appendix A for this guide.
AirSynergy 2000 Installation Guide 4 Verify Prerequisites Prior to installing the AirSynergy, verify the required safety, power, tools, parts and components. Reference: Set up requirements for the installation is detailed in the Job Sheet, see Appendix A for this guide. 4.1 Verify Site Requirements To set up the AirSynergy a connection to a Netspan server PC will be required. 4.2 Verify Installation Requirements 4.2.
AirSynergy 2000 Installation Guide Installation Kit / Part Consisting of Note: AirSynergy unit(s) Frequency band specific and available with and without integral switched beam antenna. Verify order and requirement to ensure the correct unit type is being installed.
AirSynergy 2000 Installation Guide Installation Kit / Part Consisting of Note: OPTIONAL Heavy-duty mounting (for specific mounting locations) 1 heavy-duty pole clamp mounting kit 4 clamps 4 M8x150 bolts 4 M8 plain washer 4 M8 spring washer Connecting cables CAT5e External grade 25m with weather hood pre-fitted.
AirSynergy 2000 Installation Guide AirSynergy (2.3-2.7 GHZ) & (698-746 MHz) 3x (3.3-3.38 GHZ) Input Voltage to AirSynergy (1) TBD TBD PS output Voltage - 30 meter cable (2) TBD TBD PS output Voltage - 75 meter cable (2) TBD TBD PS output Voltage - 100 meter cable (2) TBD TBD Table 11 - AirSynergy additional items Additional Common Accessories (not provided by Airspan) Cable ties Self-amalgamating tape Black PVC tape Ring terminal for ground cable.
AirSynergy 2000 Installation Guide Parts Images AirSynergy unit with Switched Beam antenna (factory assembled) Universal mounting plate and pole straps Sun-Shield and hardware Sector Antenna plate and hardware Sector antenna (Check frequency variants) Page 30 Commercial in Confidence UGD-D01001 Rev A
AirSynergy 2000 Installation Guide Parts Images PSU (power supply unit) Enclosed PSU (U.S. requirement) GPS antenna GPS antenna mounting kit AirSynergy is shown below from the Ethernet termination and RF port end views respectively.
AirSynergy 2000 Installation Guide Figure 8 - AirSynergy Unit, RF ports, Internal Duplexers Figure 9 - AirSynergy Unit, RF ports, External Duplexers 4.2.3.1 Physical Dimensions AirSynergy is in an all outdoor enclosure. Table 13 - AirSynergy physical dimensions Parameter Value Height 530 mm (20.9 in) Width 144 mm (4.49 in) Depth 106 mm (4.17 in) Comment The physical dimensions exclude and connectors. Weight Main unit (Connectorized) 4.65 kg (10.
AirSynergy 2000 Installation Guide 4.2.3.2 External Duplexer (FDD Variant Only) An External Duplexer is required for some AirSynergy FDD variants, and is pre-installed adjacent to the AirSynergy unit. The Duplexer is shown below (in different views) with the pre-assembled brackets. The external Duplexer measures TBD mm (TBD in.), TBD mm (TBD in.) and TBD mm (TBD in.).
AirSynergy 2000 Installation Guide 5 Install AirSynergy Install the AirSynergy base station by pole mount, wall mount, or single point. The AirSynergy can be connected to various types of antennas via standard RF coaxial cables. Antennas are positioned with up to 10 wavelengths horizontal separation to give optimal Downlink and Uplink MIMO performance. AirSynergy is normally mounted on a pole (in close proximity to its external antenna when not using the AirSynergy front mounted Antenna.
AirSynergy 2000 Installation Guide Figure 15 – press down locking mechanism 4. Align and position each of the 2 pole clamps. Tighten the clamp bands with large flat screwdriver in place. Figure 16 – tighten clamp bands 5. Mounting plate is installed and ready for AirSynergy mounting. Figure 17 – mounting plate installed on large diameter pole 5.2 Front Sector Antenna Assembly The AirSynergy unit can be used either with a sector antenna mounted directly on the front or with a remotely attached antenna.
AirSynergy 2000 Installation Guide For installation of a remotely mounted antenna follow the instructions manufacturer’s instructions and connect the antenna to the AirSynergy using the appropriate cables. (N-type RF connections must be weather-proofed). Note: A Sun-shield should be attached when a front mounted antenna is not attached to the unit. To mount the front antenna, perform the following: 1. Fit the antenna to the (antenna) mounting plate.
AirSynergy 2000 Installation Guide No more than 1m between cable termination and first fastener. Fastenings should be to a robust construction (i.e. mast pole, unit mount…). Fasteners should be weather and UV resistant. Cables should have some slack for thermal expansion/contraction between fastenings. An 25cm, cable connects the GPS directly to the top of AirSynergy.
AirSynergy 2000 Installation Guide Figure 21 - GPS antenna cable connected 3. Attach the GPS antenna assembly to the body of the AirSynergy unit using the single M6 screw and lock washer provided in the kit. There is a threaded hole on the top corner of the AirSynergy unit for this purpose. The TNC to TNC cable loop can be carefully positioned behind the front mount antenna (or the sunshield) as shown below. Note: weather-proofing (as described previously) should have already been applied.
AirSynergy 2000 Installation Guide 2. Hook the studs into the top slots of the mounting plate. Figure 24 - unit engages into slots on the top of mounting plate 3. With the studs engaged in the top slots raise the unit slightly until the bottom studs also drop into their respective slots. Figure 25 - Gently lift the unit until the bottom studs fit into the bottom slots Figure 26 - AirSynergy unit engaged into the bottom slots 4. Tighten the flange nuts (4 places) to the required degree of down-tilt. 5.
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AirSynergy 2000 Installation Guide 6 Connect and Manage Cables 6.1 Connecting the Ground Cable There is an option to connect an ground cable to the M6 screw threaded connection at the bottom of the main body casting. This should be connected to a protection ground bar or clamped directly to the steel structure of the power or pole. This is required in areas of high lightning activity or when the AirSynergy unit is mounted on high exposed roofs or tower structures.
AirSynergy 2000 Installation Guide 6.2 Connecting RF Jumper Cables to External Antenna 1. Attach, connect and secure the RF cable between the external antenna and the appropriate RF connection on the top of the unit. Figure 29 - Connecting RF cable Caution: Do not over-tighten the RF connector. RF failures can result when the RF connector is over-tightened. Figure 30 - weather-proof the connection - front mount antenna 2. Weather-proofing of the RF N type connections is recommended.
AirSynergy 2000 Installation Guide Figure 31 - attaching power cable to AirSynergy Page 43 Commercial in Confidence UGD-D01001 Rev A
AirSynergy 2000 Installation Guide 7 Power System Connection 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.
AirSynergy 2000 Installation Guide Advice: It is good practice to label both ends of the Network cable to identify which AirSynergy unit it is connected to. This is especially important where numerous AirSynergy units are installed on the same pole/tower. Advice: It is good practice to leave a spare loop of network cable (approximately 0.5m). This will allow for easier wiring to the Network switch and will allow the cable to be re-terminated if necessary in the future.
AirSynergy 2000 Installation Guide Figure 36 - waterproof connector separated 4. Thread the prepared cable end through the gland, washer, sealing ring and body of the connector. Figure 37 - gland and connector on cable 5. Secure the prepared ends of the power cable into the head part of the connector (male part with visible pins). Figure 38 - secure cable to connector 6. Insert and secure the black wire into position 1and the blue wire into position 2.
AirSynergy 2000 Installation Guide 8. Prepare the ends of the PSU low voltage cable and thread the connector parts over the cable. 9. Secure the prepared ends of the drop cable into the head part of the connector (female part). Figure 42 - PSU cable connector assembly 10. Insert and secure the red wire into position 1 and the black wire into position 2 Figure 43 - PSU wires assembled 11. Assemble the parts of the connector and tighten the gland to provide a waterproof seal.
AirSynergy 2000 Installation Guide Figure 47 - Standard power (100W) PSU The PSU module can be screwed into position using the self-tapping screws provided (4 places). Figure 48 - attaching PSU Note: For USA deployments an alternative PSU and enclosure arrangement is required – Refer to Appendix E. Figure 49 - PSU for USA deployment Caution: Safety - Disconnection of AC supply.
AirSynergy 2000 Installation Guide 8 Initial WEB Configuration To set AirSynergy base station Management IP & BSID via Web Page. This prepares the equipment for connection to Netspan. Verify that the Web browser with which you want to access the Web-based Management is active. 8.1 Initial configuration To connect to AirSynergy via the WEB interface, perform the following: Caution: The GPS antenna should be installed and attached before AirSynergy is powered on.
AirSynergy 2000 Installation Guide Modify BS IP Choose Untagged or Modify the BS Management VLAN when applicable (Take care when changing to a management VLAN since communication from a Laptop or PC without the relevant 802.1Q NIC capability and configuration will be lost) Figure 51 - Mgmt IP Config Note: 8. Dynamic” IP Allocation is not supported in the current release. Please select Static. Internal Port configuration is not applicable to 16e BS and must not be used.
AirSynergy 2000 Installation Guide To connect AirSynergy BS via Netspan: 1. Log into Netspan 2. Navigate to Server > Discovery Parameters Figure 53 – Discovery Tasks 3. Click Add 4. Define: a. Name b. Write Community c. Read Write Notes: This should be same as was configured before on the BS. TBD 5. Define the discovery Target IP Address Range. For example – Start address = 172.30.0.100 and End Address=172.30.0.101 6. Port – enter 161 7.
AirSynergy 2000 Installation Guide Figure 54 - Edit Discovery tasks parameters 8. Click OK and wait till you see the new BS in the configuration management > BS > BS TRx, as shown below: Figure 55 - Discovery Target Your AirSynergy BS is now “discovered” by Netspan and is ready for additional configuration, provisioning and adaptations. Notes: In case of discovery failure (BS not present on the list) Discovery Test can be used to diagnose the problem.
AirSynergy 2000 Installation Guide Figure 56 - Discovery Test Page 53 Commercial in Confidence UGD-D01001 Rev A
AirSynergy 2000 Installation Guide 9 Appendix A Review Job Sheet The Job Sheet should include the following information: Pole for installation identified Position on pole identified Pole access restrictions (highway regulations, other services on pole, power pole) Method of reaching pole positions (ladders, Elevated work platform) AC main fuse block available for PSU Configuration programming details known Point of connection for Ethernet (if applicable) All equipment items
AirSynergy 2000 Installation Guide o o o o o o o o o SNMP configuration information. This will allow events from the BS to arrive at the specified Netspan server. This will include the following information: o o Page 55 IP Address: Should only be set if Management IP Mode is set to Static IP Address. See below for Management IP Mode parameter. Netmask: Should only be set if Management IP Mode is set to Static IP Address. See below for Management IP Mode parameter.
AirSynergy 2000 Installation Guide 10 Appendix B - Field Assembly of Back to Back AirSynergy units In cases where 2 AirSynergy radios are to be installed on the same mounting bracket some additional installation steps are required which are as follows: 10.1 Removal of the Existing Stud Mounting Plates 1. Remove the existing stud mounting plates (4 places) from each AirSynergy unit. Each plate is secured with 2 countersunk head screws.
AirSynergy 2000 Installation Guide Figure 59 - tighten all fixing screws Note: It is recommended to place some packing material under the units while tightening the screws to protect the units from scratches. The recommended mounting method with pole clamps for back to back installations differs from the regular mounting due to the additional weight of the 2 units.
AirSynergy 2000 Installation Guide Figure 61 - back plate straps Figure 62 - back to back mounted with 4 straps Mount the assembly on the universal mounting bracket and secure the flange nuts. The GPS antenna and front mount antenna (if applicable) can be installed before or after mounting to the pole depending on ease of access. In cases where no front mount antenna is installed, an extended sun shield is available as an accessory item and should be installed.
AirSynergy 2000 Installation Guide 11 Appendix C - Glossary of Terms - Acronym, Abbreviations & Definitions Table 16 - Glossary of Terms Term Definition AAA Authentication, Authorization and Accounting ARQ Automatic Repeat Request ASN Access Service Network ASN GW ASN Gateway BS Base Station BWA Broadband Wireless Access CPE Customer Premises Equipment E-UTRAN Evolved UMTS Terrestrial Radio Access Network, is the air interface of 3GPP's Long Term Evolution.
AirSynergy 2000 Installation Guide Term MAC Definition Medium Access Controller - responsible for several functions such Error Correction, Packet (De)Multiplexing, etc.
AirSynergy 2000 Installation Guide Term Definition SC-FDMA Single-Carrier FDMA is a frequency-division multiple access scheme, dealing with the assignment of multiple users to a shared communication resource. Used in LTE for UE transmissions to the eNodeB SCTP Stream Control Transmission Protocol is a reliable transport layer protocol, ensuring in-sequence transport of messages with congestion control like TCP SDR Software Defined Radio SyncE Synchronous Ethernet.
AirSynergy 2000 Installation Guide 12 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. Table 17 - Checklist for Procedure Procedure Actions Outcome 1. Verify Prerequisites Verify site requirements All requirements are in place for a successful installation Verify safety requirements Verify installation requirements 2.
AirSynergy 2000 Installation Guide 13 Appendix E – PSU for USA To comply with US regulations that apply to outdoor deployments of mains power supplies, a special US version of the AirSynergy power supply has been produced with the PSU module and the electrical connecting blocks enclosed in a small NEMA approved enclosure. The electrical power cable and 48V power cables are brought through the weatherproof glands provided.
AirSynergy 2000 Installation Guide 14 Appendix F – Antenna (Currently Supported) Types The currently supported antenna a listed in the table below: Table 18 - 2.x GHz Antenna Types - Technical Type Frequency range 45° Dual Slant – mounting kit (50 > 115 mm) included – Front Mount 2.3-2.7 GHz 11.0 dBi Nom SA12-2.5-DS/1915 +/-45° Polarized 65° Sector - Quad Port Fixed Tilt – mounting kit (50 > 115 mm) included - External 2.3-2.7 GHz 18.
AirSynergy 2000 Installation Guide 15 Appendix G 15.1 Revision History Revision Originator Date Description Rev A M. Falik 08-2013 Initial document 15.2 Contact Information Customer Service Help-Desk for customer service emergency Airspan Networks have introduced the Airspan Tracker application to enable prompt and efficient Customer Support services. If you do not have an Airspan Tracker account, please obtain login credentials by filling-in the form in the main page www.airspan.