User's Manual

LTE 700 MHz MobileAccessVE Instant Coverage Solution User Manual VII
Table of Contents
1 Overview ............................................................................................................................. 1
1.1 Key Features and Capabilities ....................................................................................................... 2
1.2 System Architecture ..................................................................................................................... 3
1.3 System Elements ......................................................................................................................... 4
1.3.1 VE Control Unit (VCU) ......................................................................................................... 4
1.3.1.1 VCU Front Panel ..................................................................................................... 4
1.3.1.2 VCU Rear Panel ...................................................................................................... 6
1.3.2 VE Access Pod (VAP) .......................................................................................................... 6
1.4 System Monitoring and Management............................................................................................. 8
1.4.1 Integration with an External Fault Management System ........................................................ 8
2 Installation Workflow ......................................................................................................... 9
3 Infrastructure Requirements and Layout Planning ........................................................ 10
3.1 General Information on Location and Connections ....................................................................... 10
3.2 Infrastructure Requirements ....................................................................................................... 11
3.3 Coverage and Installation Planning ............................................................................................. 12
3.3.1 Types of Environments ..................................................................................................... 12
3.3.1.1 Standard Environment .......................................................................................... 13
3.3.1.2 Open Environment ............................................................................................... 13
3.3.1.3 Dense Environment: ............................................................................................. 13
3.3.1.4 Combination of Environments ............................................................................... 13
3.4 Planning VAP Layout .................................................................................................................. 14
3.4.1 RF Coverage Factors ......................................................................................................... 14
3.4.2 Mapping Locations ............................................................................................................ 14
3.4.3 Optional Directional Antennas ........................................................................................... 14
3.4.4 Installation Plan Example .................................................................................................. 15
4 VCU Unit Installation and Provisioning .......................................................................... 17
4.1 VCU Kit Contents ....................................................................................................................... 17
4.2 VCU Physical Installation ............................................................................................................ 18
4.2.1 Master VCU Installation ..................................................................................................... 18
4.2.1.1 Master VCU Alarm Output Connections .................................................................. 19
4.2.2 Slave VCU Installation ....................................................................................................... 20
4.3 Ethernet Cable Connections to VAPs............................................................................................ 21