User's Manual

MC-Series Outdoor Pole Mount Users Guide

998-5005-01 Rev X1

CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY

5.1 Maintenance

A report of the MC-Series OPM system should be maintained and left on site. This

report will provide metrics for possible concerns with individual components and/or

the entire system. It is important that the technician performing the checks

understand the equipment theory and operation. Review the documentation

(references) prior to verification and performing service.

For non-RadioFrame Networks hardware, refer to the equipment manufacturer’s

documentation for maintenance information and procedures. For the iSCIII and the

EAS, refer to the Gen 3 Site Controller System Manual, Motorola, 68P80801E30-O.

For the CSU, refer to the manufacturer's documentation for preventive maintenance

information.

5.1.1 Annual Maintenance

Conduct the following annual maintenance:

• Visually inspect all equipment in the MC-Series OPM system Cabinet for

loose or foreign items and for visible damage.

• Verify site-configuration cabling is correct. Refer to cabling diagrams in

Appendix C (OPM iDEN Microcell Cabinet Stack-Up Configuration).

• Conduct the BER test on each RadioBlade transceiver. Refer to Appendix F

(BER Test Procedure).

• Conduct the TOR Tx measurement (RF output measurement) on each

transmitter.

5.2 Troubleshooting Guidelines

Technicians should conduct the following troubleshooting steps in order:

1. Visually inspect for fault indication (LEDs).

2. Inspect the Alarm Manager, and follow alarm resolution procedures. Refer to

the Alarm and Event Guide as well as sections 5.4 (Software Alerts) and 5.5

(RadioBlade Transceiver Alarm Handling) of this Implementation Guide.

3. Contact the RadioFrame Networks Technical Assistance Center at: (800) 328-

0847. Also, refer to section Appendix H (Repair and Technical Support).

4. Complete and save the serial log upload if directed; refer to section 5.7 (Serial

Log Upload Procedure).

5. Refer to sections 6.2 (Power Down Procedure) and 6.1 (Field Replaceable

Units (FRUs)) as necessary.