User Manual

3 Installing the Base Station
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Physical Installation
Physically install the BSR according to the following steps. Perform the steps in the
given order:
1. Follow all the prerequisite requirements (refer to Installation Prerequisites on
page 3).
2. Follow the unpacking and inspection instructions (refer to Unpacking and Inspection
on page 3).
3. Ensure the rack is physically stable.
4. Open the back and front doors, and visually inspect the all the components in the
rack to make sure they are intact (devices, cables, connectors, etc.).
5. Make sure that the WMTS rear panel Power switch is OFF.
6. Make sure all the Power Amplifiers are OFF.
7. Connect properly the appropriate cables to the antenna ports.
8. Check for proper antenna connection, as follows: Confirm that all the RF cables
(one per sector) that should be connected from the Rack’s Antenna Ports to the
antennas are properly connected. Check for VSWR below 1.4 on the cables (Return
loss below -16 dB).
; Note: For testing purposes, the antenna ports may be connected to Dummy Loads,
instead of to the antennas. The Dummy Loads’ power should be above 50W.
Warning: Do not apply AC power and turn on power to the transmitter at this time,
since the RF output must be properly loaded before operation.
Initial Operation Procedure
The base station rack is adjusted and tested before shipment. The following initial
operation procedure is enabling a proper operation without using of additional test
equipment.
After carrying out the steps in Installation Prerequisites, Unpacking and Inspection, and
Physical Installation , perform the following:
1. Verify that the power switch of all Pas is OFF.
2. Connect the rack’s main power cord to the 110V power source.
3. Power ON the WMTS.
4. Check the WMTS LEDs
. Refer to WMTS LEDs and Connectors on page 3.
5. Verify that the Upconverter’s front panel display is active.