User Manual

Chapter 2 ● Installation process
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Understanding installation and commissioning
This book explains how to physically install an IP-RN 8000 and how to commission it.
• Installation covers all physical tasks, such as attaching the cabinet to the concrete pad, inserting
modules, connecting power, connecting antennas, and so forth.
Installation is performed first. See Understanding the installation process
on page 40.
• Commissioning covers all configuration and testing that must be performed by a technician at the site.
Commissioning is performed after installation is complete.
Commissioning is performed second. See Understanding the commissioning process
on page 128.
Understanding the installation process
This process explains the steps to follow when installing the IP-RN 8000. Each step consists of one or more
procedures that must be performed in order and to completion before proceeding with the next step.
1. Planning and constructing the site
The site planner or installation manager must read the Airvana Cell Site Planning Guide and plan and
construct the site accordingly, ensuring that all site requirements are met. Site planning and construction
must be completed before installation starts.
2. Preparing for the installation
Before installation, you must read and understand all safety warnings and recommendations, and
understand IP-RN 8000 GR-1089 electrostatic discharge compliance and warnings.
See Understanding alternative installation
on page 41.
See Chapter 3,
Before you install.
3. Installing the cabinet
Plan the installation, prepare the cabinet, place and anchor the cabinet on the concrete pad, install power
and ground conduit as appropriate for you site, and connect power and ground.
See Chapter 4,
Understanding the cabinet installation process on page 50.
4. Connecting the backhaul
Thread the backhaul cables through the cabinet and wire them into the backhaul punch block.
See Chapter 5,
Understanding the backhaul installation process on page 74
5. Installing the antennas
Install the Rox System cabinet seal and connect all RF and GPS antennas.
See Chapter 6,
Understanding the antenna installation process on page 86
6. Installing the modules
Install all modules into the cabinet.
See Chapter 7,
Understanding the module installation process on page 104.
7. Powering on the IP-RN 8000
Power on the IP-RN 8000.
See Chapter 8,
Powering the node on page 126.
The installation process is complete. You are now ready to continue with commissioning the
IP-RN 8000. Go to Chapter 9,
Understanding the commissioning process on page 128