® ION -U ION-U EU L 23/23 Manual MF0200AFA
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Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. GENERAL 7 1.1. USED ABBREVIATIONS 7 1.2. HEALTH AND SAFETY 8 1.3. PROPERTY DAMAGE WARNINGS 8 1.4. COMPLIANCE 9 1.5. ABOUT COMMSCOPE 13 1.6. INTERNATIONAL CONTACT ADDRESSES FOR CUSTOMER SUPPORT 14 2. INTRODUCTION 16 2.1. PURPOSE 16 2.2. ION-U LOW POWER REMOTE/EXTENSION UNITS 16 3. FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION 17 3.1. SISO AND MIMO OPERATION 17 3.2. ION-U LOW POWER EU PORTS 19 4. COMMISSIONING 21 4.1.
Table of Contents 4.2. LOW POWER EU ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION 4.2.1. Health and Safety for electrical installation 4.2.2. Property Damage Warnings for electrical installation 4.2.3. Connections 4.2.4. Grounding (Earthing) 4.2.5. Mains power connection 4.2.6. Antenna connection 4.2.6.1. Cleaning procedure for RF cable connectors 4.2.6.2. Antenna cable connector assembly 4.2.7. Expansion ports connections 4.2.8. Pwr/Ctrl port 4.2.9.
Figures and Tables FIGURES AND TABLES figure 3-1 Remote Unit, SISO ..................................................................................... 17 figure 3-2 Remote Unit, MIMO two units paired ......................................................... 17 figure 3-4 One RU one EU one antenna .................................................................... 17 figure 3-7 EU connectors and Status LEDs................................................................ 19 figure 4-1 Mounting bracket ...
Figures and Tables table 1-1 List of international contact addresses ........................................................ 15 table 4-1 Specified torques ......................................................................................... 22 table 4-2 AC power cable ........................................................................................... 37 table 4-3 DC power cable ...........................................................................................
1. General 1. General 1.1.
1. General 1.2. Health and Safety 1. Danger: Electrical hazard. Danger of death or fatal injury from electrical current. Obey all general and regional installation and safety regulations relating to work on high voltage installations, as well as regulations covering correct use of tools and personal protective equipment. 2. Danger: Electrical hazard. Danger of death or fatal injury from electrical current inside the unit in operation. Before opening the unit, disconnect mains power. 3.
1. General 7. Notice: Read and obey all the warning labels attached to the unit. Make sure that all warning labels are kept in a legible condition. Replace any missing or damaged labels. 8. Notice: Only license holders for the respective frequency range are allowed to operate this unit. 9. Notice: Make sure the repeater settings are correct for the intended use (refer to the manufacturer product information) and regulatory requirements are met.
1. General 3. Notice: Installation of this equipment is in full responsibility of the installer, who has also the responsibility, that cables and couplers are calculated into the maximum gain of the antennas, so that this value, which is filed in the FCC Grant and can be requested from the FCC data base, is not exceeded. The industrial boosters are shipped only as a naked booster without any installation devices or antennas as it needs for professional installation. 4.
1. General 6. Notice: The unit complies with Overvoltage Category II. It also complies with the surge requirement according to EN 61000-4-5 (fine protection); however, installation of an additional medium (via local supply connection) and/or coarse protection (external surge protection) is recommended depending on the individual application in order to avoid damage caused by overcurrent.
1. General Equipment Symbols Used / Compliance Please observe the meanings of the following symbols used in our equipment and the compliance warnings: Symbol Compliance --- FCC CE Meaning / Warning For industrial (Part 20) signal booster: WARNING: This is NOT a CONSUMER device. It is designed for installation by FCC LICENSEES and QUALIFIED INSTALLERS. You MUST have an FCC LICENSE or express consent of an FCC Licensee to operate this device.
1. General 1.5. About CommScope CommScope is the foremost supplier of one-stop, end-to-end radio frequency (RF) solutions. Part of the CommScope portfolio are complete solutions for wireless infrastructure from top-of-the-tower base station antennas to cable systems and cabinets, RF site solutions, signal distribution, and network optimization. For patents see www.cs-pat.com. CommScope has global engineering and manufacturing facilities.
1. General 1.6. International Contact Addresses for Customer Support Canada United States CommScope Canada Andrew LLC, A CommScope Company Mail 505 Consumers Road, Suite 803 Toronto M2J 4V8, Canada Mail 620 North Greenfield Parkway Garner, NC 27529, U.S.A. Phone +1-905-878-3457 (Office) +1-416-721-5058 (Cell) Phone +1-888-297-6433 Fax +1-905-878-3297 A Fax E-mail wisupport@commscope.com Caribbean & South American Region CommScope Cabos do Brasil Ltda.
1. General United Kingdom Scandinavia Andrew Wireless Systems UK Ltd Andrew Norway (AMNW) Mail Unit 15, Ilex Building Mulberry Business Park Fishponds Road Wokingham Berkshire RG41 2GY, England Mail P.O. Box 3066 Osloveien 10 Hoenefoss 3501 Norway Phone +44-1189-366-792 Phone + 47 32-12-3530 Fax +44-1189-366-773 Fax + 47 32-12-3531 E-mail wisupport.uk@commscope.com E-mail wisupport@commscope.
2. Introduction 2. Introduction 2.1. Purpose Mobile telephone and public safety systems transmit signals in two directions between base transceiver station (BTS) and mobile stations (MS) within the signal coverage area to carry voice and data traffic. If weak signal transmissions occur within the coverage area because of indoor applications, topological conditions or distance from the transmitter, extension of the transmission range can be achieved by means of an optical distributed antenna system (DAS).
3. Functional Description 3. Functional Description 3.1. SISO and MIMO Operation The architecture of the ION-U low power supports both SISO and MIMO operation. MIMO operation is achieved by pairing two RUs. The following figures show views of a single Remote Unit for SISO applications and two Remote Units paired for MIMO applications.
3. Functional Description figure 3-5 Two RUs one EU two antennas Page 18 7.Manual ION-U_EU_L_23_23 M0F200AFA.
3. Functional Description 3.2. ION-U Low Power EU Ports The RF, mains power, alarm, power control, and expansion ports are located on the bottom of the EU.
3. Functional Description Status LEDs The status LEDs E F provide a visual warning of an alarm condition. The color of the LED indicates the severity of the alarm. Expansion Ports The Expansion UL B D and Expansion DL ports A C are QMA female connectors that are used to connect to two RUs to receive the additional bands. These ports must be terminated if not used. Mains Connector The EU receives its power through the Mains connector I . The type of connector is dependent on the EU model.
4. Commissioning 4. Commissioning Read and observe the health and safety and property damage warnings as well as the description carefully to avoid mistakes and proceed step-by-step as described. Attention: Do not operate the Extension Unit without terminating the antenna connectors. The antenna connectors may be terminated by connecting them to their respective antennas or to a dummy load.
4. Commissioning 5. Notice: If any different or additional mounting material is used, ensure that the mounting remains as safe as the mounting designed by the manufacturer. The specifications for stationary use of the Unit must not be exceeded. Ensure that the static and dynamic strengths are adequate for the environmental conditions of the site. The mounting itself must not vibrate, swing or move in any way that might cause damage to the Unit.
4. Commissioning 4.1.3.2. Mount to a pole Mounting kits are available for poles from 4“ to 18” (10.2 cm to 45.8 cm) and for 40” (1 m). 1. Mount the mounting bracket to the four screw pins of the two pole-mounting brackets with M6 plain washers (9), split lock washers (10) and self lock nuts (8). 4x 9 10 8 2. Screw a M8 nut (4) to one end of each of the eight threaded bolts and slide a plain washer (5) on the bolt. 5 4 3.
4. Commissioning 4. Mount the pole-mounting kit with the two brackets and M8 plain washers (5), split lock washers (6), and self lock nuts (7) to the pole. 5 6 7 Take care to mount the brackets congruently and not at an angle. figure 4-2 Pole-mounting kit 4" to 18" Mounting the 40” pole-mounting kit is similar, except: the pole-mounting bracket provides no screw pins, but the mounting bracket is fastened with four screws M8 x 25 (2) and M8 self lock nuts (3).
4. Commissioning 4.1.4. Threaded pins 1. Attach an M6 threaded pin to the unit by inserting it into the threaded hole adjacent to the power supply and turning it clockwise. Tighten the pin securely with a socket wrench. M6 threaded pin B0400AJA figure 4-4 EU threaded pin power supply side 2. Attach an M6 threaded pin to the nit by inserting it into the threaded hole above the handle and turning it clockwise. Tighten the pin securely with a socket wrench.
4. Commissioning 4.1.5. Wall mounting procedure – Single Unit 1. Follow the instructions for mounting the bracket and installing the threaded pins in chapter 4.1.3. 2. Install the unit on the wall-mounting bracket by lifting it into place and using both handles and lowering it down onto the bracket. The M6 pins must align with the slots in the bracket to support the unit. B0400AKA figure 4-6 Place EU onto wall mounting bracket – single mount Page 26 7.Manual ION-U_EU_L_23_23 M0F200AFA.
4. Commissioning 3. Fasten the lower section of the unit to the bracket using a washer and an M6x12 screw (on both sides). Slide a washer over each screw and then insert the screw and tighten it securely. Washer M6x12 screw B0400ALA figure 4-7 Install M6x12 screws and washers for single mount 4. Fasten the unit to the bracket using a washer and M6 nut. Slide the washer over the threaded pins that you installed previously (chapter 4.1.
4. Commissioning figure 4-9 Completed single EU mount 4.1.6. Wall mounting procedure – Dual Units 1. Follow the instructions for mounting the bracket and installing the threaded pins in chapter 4.1.3. 2. Install the first unit on the wall-mounting bracket by lifting the unit into place and lowering it down onto the bracket. The M6 pins must align with the slots in the bracket to support the unit.
4. Commissioning B0402APA figure 4-10 1st unit placed on wall mounting bracket 3. Fasten the lower section of the first unit to the bracket using a washer and an M6x12 screw (on both sides). Slide a washer over each screw and then insert the screw and tighten it securely. Washer M6x12 screw B0402ARA figure 4-11 Install M6x12 screws and washers 7.Manual ION-U_EU_L_23_23 M0F200AFA.
4. Commissioning 4. Fasten the unit to the bracket using a washer and M6 nut. Slide the washer over the threaded pins that you installed previously (chapter 4.1.3) and then screw the nut onto the pins (on both sides) and tighten securely. Washer M6 Nut B0402ATA figure 4-12 Attach M6 nut to threaded pins 5. Install the second unit on the wall-mounting bracket by lifting the unit into place and lowering it down onto the bracket. The 2nd unit is reversed in direction from the 1st unit.
4. Commissioning 6. Fasten the lower section of the second unit to the bracket using a washer and an M6x12 screw (on both sides). Slide a washer over each screw and then insert the screw and tighten it securely. Washer M6x12 screw B0402AWA figure 4-14 Install M6x12 screws and washers 2nd unit 7. Fasten the unit to the bracket using a washer and M6 nut. Slide the washer over the threaded pins that you installed previously (chapter 4.1.
4. Commissioning figure 4-16 Completed dual unit mount 4.1.7. Pole mounting procedure – single and dual The pole mounting procedures are identical to the wall mounting procedures described in chapters 4.1.5 Wall mounting procedure – Single Unit and 4.1.6 Wall mounting procedure – Dual Units, except for the mounting of the mounting bracket described in chapter 4.1.3.2 Mount to a pole. Page 32 7.Manual ION-U_EU_L_23_23 M0F200AFA.
4. Commissioning 4.2. Low Power EU Electrical Installation 4.2.1. Health and Safety for electrical installation Read and observe chapter 1.2 Health and Safety. 1. Danger: Electrical hazard. Danger of death or fatal injury from electrical current. Obey all general and regional installation and safety regulations relating to work on high voltage installations, as well as regulations covering correct use of tools and personal protective equipment. 2. Danger: Electrical hazard.
4. Commissioning 9. Notice: Use an appropriate torque wrench for the coupling torques: - for N-type connectors (2 N-m / 20 in lb) with 13/16 in opening, e. g. item no. 244379 available from the CommScope e-catalog - for 4.3-10 type connectors (5 N-m, 44 in lb) with 22mm (7/8) in opening Do NOT use your hands or any other tool (e.g. a pair of pliers). This might cause damage to the connector and lead to a malfunction of the unit. 10.
4. Commissioning 4.2.3. Connections Port/Conn LOCAL RS-232 ION-U Low Power EU Connectors/Indicators Purpose These connectors are used for external modem communication with another EU. STATUS These LEDs provide a visual warning of an alarm condition. The color of the LED indicates the severity of the alarm. CTRL These connectors are used for external modem communication with RUs. EXPANSION This connector is used to connect to the UL port UL of a Remote Unit to provide an additional band of coverage.
4. Commissioning 4.2.4. Grounding (Earthing) The EU must be grounded (earthed). 1. Connect an earth-bonding cable to the grounding bolt connection provided on the outside of the unit (near the Mains connector) as shown in figure 4-17. Do not use the grounding connection to connect external devices. figure 4-17 Grounding bolts figure 4-18 Grounding bolt, schematic view 2. After loosening the hex nut(s), connect the earth-bonding cable between the two washers as illustrated in the figures above. 3.
4. Commissioning 4.2.5. Mains power connection Before connecting electrical power to the units, the system must be grounded (earthed) as described in the previous chapter. The Mains power must be connected to the Mains connector of the unit for operation of the EU. A power cable is delivered with each EU. The type of power cable delivered is dependent on the type of power supply in the unit. The AC power cable is a 3.2 m (10.
4. Commissioning The Vdc/100 power cable is available for locations where the power drawn on each cable must be limited to a maximum of 100 VA. This cable is a 3.2 m (10.5 ft) 16 AWG cable with a 7-pin Amphenol C016 series plug on one end to connect to the EU Mains connector. The other end of the cable is un-terminated with 4 end splices to connect to the -48 Vdc power source.
4. Commissioning 3. The Mains cable must be properly secured observing local regulations and electrical codes. Be sure to allow enough slack in the cable at the EU to plug or unplug the cable into the Mains connector. 4. Wire the power cable to the junction box or receptacle. Refer to the color code and pin numbers shown in figure 4-19 (AC cable), figure 4-20 (DC cable), or figure 4-21 (Vdc/100 cable) depending on the type of power supply used by the unit. 5.
4. Commissioning 4.2.6. Antenna connection The Extension Unit has four 4.3-10 connectors. For mounting the cable connector, it is recommended to refer to the corresponding documentation of the connector manufacturer. The bending radius of the antenna cables must remain within the given specifications. The selection of cable and antenna is an important consideration. Choose the type of cable best suited for the antenna. Consider that a cable with higher loss is less expensive but impairs performance.
4. Commissioning 4.2.6.1. Cleaning procedure for RF cable connectors 1. What is needed for the cleaning? a. Isopropyl alcohol b. Compressed air c. Lint-free wipe d. Cotton buds 2. Remove protective cap from the RF connector. 3. Remove metal chips and small particles from the mating and inner surfaces of the connector using compressed air. 4. Clean the connector winding with lintfree wipe drenched with isopropyl alcohol. 7.Manual ION-U_EU_L_23_23 M0F200AFA.
4. Commissioning 5. Clean the lip of the inner ring with lint-free wipe drenched with isopropyl alcohol. 6. Clean the inside surface of the inner ring with lint-free wipe drenched with isopropyl alcohol. 7. Clean the inside of the center conductor spring tines with a cotton bud drenched with isopropyl alcohol. 8. Clean in the similar way the connector of the connected cable. Remove protective caps from the unit connector first. Page 42 7.Manual ION-U_EU_L_23_23 M0F200AFA.
4. Commissioning 9. Remove metal chips and small particles from the mating and inner surfaces of the connector using compressed air. 10. Continue with the winding area using lint-free wipe drenched with isopropyl alcohol. 11. Continue with the inside mating surface of the inner ring. 12. Clean the outside surface of the center pin. 7.Manual ION-U_EU_L_23_23 M0F200AFA.
4. Commissioning 4.2.6.2. Antenna cable connector assembly 1. What is needed for the connector assembly? a. Torque wrench. b. (Adjustable) counter wrench 2. Join the connectors and turn the coupling nut until the thread grips. 3. Push in the connector until it clicks. 4. Fasten the coupling nut hand-tight. Do not turn the connector but the coupling nut only. Page 44 7.Manual ION-U_EU_L_23_23 M0F200AFA.
4. Commissioning 5. Retain the cable connector with the counter wrench and fasten the Torque wrench coupling nut with the torque wrench until the torque is applied (torque wrench clicks). Counter wrench For angled antenna connectors use your hand to retain the cable connector and fasten the coupling nut with the torque wrench. Make sure only the coupling nut is turned, not the cable connector. Antenna cable figure 4-23 Antenna connection 7.Manual ION-U_EU_L_23_23 M0F200AFA.
4. Commissioning 4.2.7. Expansion ports connections The Expansion ports are QMA-F connectors that are used to connect to one or two Remote Unit to provide additional bands of coverage. The cables (1.5 m) required are included in the EU delivery 1. Connect an RF cable with QMA male connectors between the UL Expansion port connector of the RU to the UL port of the Extension Unit. Press the QMA connector of the cable onto the UL port of the RU until it clicks into place to connect the cable. 2.
4. Commissioning 4.2.8. Pwr/Ctrl port The Pwr/Ctrl port is used to handle an optional fan unit. The connector will provide power to the fan unit and will allow the EU to control the fan speed. The connector is a 7-pin Binder 712 series connector. 7 7-Pin Binder 712 Series Pin Assignment 1 +V_FAN 2 Fan1 Alarm In 3 Fan1 (PWM) Out 4 GND_FAN 5 Fan2 Alarm In 6 Fan2 (PWM) Out 7 n.c 1 B0401A0A table 4-5 Pwr/Ctrl connector figure 4-25 Pwr/Ctrl connector 4.2.9.
4. Commissioning 4.3.2. Status LED alarms For local supervision, a status LED on the connector panel of the Extension Unit adjacent to the Expansion ports provides a visual warning of an alarm condition. The color of the LED indicates the severity of the alarm. Detailed alarm information is available through the ION-U software interface. This table lists the alarm conditions and possible on-site measures that could be performed to resolve the issues responsible for triggering the alarms.
4. Commissioning 4.4. External Alarm Inputs With the external alarm inputs, it is possible to monitor the status of connected devices, e.g. a UPS, via software. All alarm inputs are normally high (5 V) without connection. The polarity (high/ low) can be set via the software at the Master Unit (for details please see the appropriate ION-U software manual). The device to be monitored must be connected so that the alarm contacts will be closed in case of an alarm (I max = 8 mA).
5. Low Power EU Maintenance 5. Low Power EU Maintenance 5.1. General Read and observe chapter 1.2 Health and Safety. Note: The Extension Unit does not require preventative maintenance measures. Maintenance of the ION-U Low Power units should be performed by replacing only components that are described in this chapter. In order to maintain the warranty, avoid unintentional damage to the seals on the modules.
5. Low Power EU Maintenance 5.2. EU Power Supply Replacement The power supply for the EU is a field replaceable module. The type of power supply used by the unit (AC, DC, or Vdc/100) is dependent on the model number. Attention: Before starting any maintenance on the EU, read and observe chapter 1.2 Health and Safety and the electrical installation information in chapter 4.2.1 Health and Safety for electrical installation. 1. Danger: Electrical hazard.
5. Low Power EU Maintenance 3. Locate the power supply on the right side of the Extension Unit. Power supply figure 5-2 EU power supply location 4. Use a #2 Phillips head or slotted screwdriver to loosen the 8 universal slot/Phillips captive power supply screws and carefully remove the supply. The weight of the power supply must be supported as you loosen the screws to prevent damage to the supply. Loosen 8 universal slot/Phillips screws Mains connector figure 5-3 8 EU power supply screws 5.
5. Low Power EU Maintenance 6. Locate the input cable connector for the power supply on the right side of the supply. 7. Loosen the 3 Phillips head terminal screws and remove the connector. figure 5-5 EU power supply input cable 8. Locate the output connector for the power supply on the left side of the supply. 9. Loosen the 2 Phillips head screws and remove the output connector. figure 5-6 EU power supply output cable 10. Remove the defective supply. figure 5-7 EU with power supply removed 7.
5. Low Power EU Maintenance 11. Replace the defective power supply with the new power supply. It is very important to confirm that the replacement supply is the same type as the original supply. The AC, DC, and Vdc/100 supplies are not interchangeable. 12. Reconnect the input and output connectors, and tighten the associated terminal screws. figure 5-8 EU with replacement power supply 13. Insert the power supply into the EU carefully to avoid damaging any cables.
5. Low Power EU Maintenance 15. Reconnect the Mains power plug. 16. Switch on the breaker and check the EU for proper operation. figure 5-10 Reconnect mains power 7.Manual ION-U_EU_L_23_23 M0F200AFA.
6. Appendix 6. Appendix 6.1. Illustrations figure 6-1 ION-U Low Power EU mounting bracket figure 6-2 ION-U Low Power Unit dimensions Page 56 7.Manual ION-U_EU_L_23_23 M0F200AFA.
6. Appendix figure 6-3 Installation drawing of ION-U L Unit single figure 6-4 Installation drawing of ION-U L Unit dual 7.Manual ION-U_EU_L_23_23 M0F200AFA.
7. List of Changes 6.2. Specifications This manual is valid for the following Extension Units: ID No 7699392-xxxx Denomination ION-U EU L 23/23 * The xxxx suffix is the identifier for the specific configuration of the Remote or Extension Unit. Please refer to the ION-U_LP_RU_US_PA-106156.X-EN.GB data sheets for the ION-U LP EU specifications. 7. List of Changes Version M0200AFA Page 58 Changes Initial Release Release Date Not yet released 7.Manual ION-U_EU_L_23_23 M0F200AFA.
8. Index 8. Index A I Alarms Bite and Alarms ................................................. 47 External Inputs .................................................. 49 Status LED ........................................................ 48 Ant IN...................................................................... 35 Ant RF .................................................................... 35 Illustrations ............................................................. 56 Installation Electrical .......
