User's Manual Part 2

LMF to BTS Connection
MAY 2004
1X SC480 BTS Hardware Installation, Optimization/ATP, and FRU
PRELIMINARY
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Connect the WinLMF to the
BTS
The WinLMF computer may be connected to the LAN A or B connector
located on the front panel or at the rear of the BTS. Figure 6-3 below
shows the general location of these connectors. LAN A is considered the
primary LAN.
Table 6-6: Connecting the WinLMF to the BTS
n Step Action
1 For indoor configuration, remove BTS front panel cover.
For outdoor configuration, unlock and open TME right side door and remove BTS front panel cover.
NOTE
Xircom Model PE3–10B2 or equivalent can also be used to interface the WinLMF Ethernet
connection to the BTS frame connected to the PC parallel port, powered by an external AC/DC
transformer. In this case, the BNC cable must not exceed 91 cm (3 ft) in length.
2 Connect the WinLMF computer to the LAN A (left–hand) BNC connector . (See Figure 6-3)
* IMPORTANT
The LAN shield is isolated from chassis ground. The LAN shield (exposed portion of BNC connector)
must not touch the chassis during optimization.
ETHERNET B LMF
CONNECTION
Remove panel to gain
access to the site 1 or
site 2 LMF BNC
connector.
ETHERNET A LMF
CONNECTION
PCMCIA ETHERNET
ADAPTER
10BASET/10BASE2
CONVERTER CONNECTS
DIRECTLY TO LAN A
115 VAC POWER
CONNECTION
FRONT OF BTS
WITH PANEL
COVER REMOVED
Figure 6-3: WinLMF Connection Detail
If lap top is equipped with an
ethernet port, then PCMCIA
ethernet adapter is not required
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