WiMAX FMC (Fixed Mobile Convergence) Base Station User Manual 70-00100-01-00-DRAFT Proprietary Redline Communications © 2009 Page 1 of 60 January 7, 2009
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User Manual BASE STATION TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 1.10 2 Safety & Service Notices ........................................................................ 7 Safety Recommendations ......................................................................... 7 Important Warning Symbols ...................................................................... 7 IC RF Exposure Warnings ......................................................................... 7 Safety Advisories .....
User Manual BASE STATION 3.7 3.7.1 3.7.2 3.7.3 3.8 3.8.1 3.8.2 3.8.3 3.8.4 3.8.5 3.8.6 3.9 3.9.1 3.9.2 3.9.3 3.10 4 4.1.1 4.1.2 4.1.3 4.1.4 5 5.1 5.2 5.2.1 5.2.2 6 6.1 6.2 6.3 7 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 7.6 7.7 7.8 7.9 7.10 7.11 Doc #70-00100-01-00-DRAFT CM - Cooling Module ............................................................................... 28 Module Description ................................................................................. 28 Front Panel Interface .............................
User Manual BASE STATION 7.12 8 Base Station Part Numbers ..................................................................... 55 Abbreviations......................................................................................... 57 LIST OF TABLES Table 1: Overview - Base Station Service Class Types ...................................... 15 Table 2: Phy - Chassis: Weight and Dimensions ................................................ 18 Table 3: Phy - PWM: Power Module Types .........................
User Manual BASE STATION Table 44: Spec.: External GPS Unit Specifications ............................................. 52 Table 45: Spec.: Internal GPS Unit Specifications .............................................. 53 LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1 Overview - Base Station Network Architecture ..................................... 13 Figure 2: Overview - Base Station Simple Block Diagram .................................. 17 Figure 3: Phy - MicroTCA Chassis ................................................
User Manual BASE STATION Chapter 1 1 Safety & Service Notices 1.1 Safety Recommendations Redline strongly recommends that end-users of the equipment observe all warnings and cautions during operation, installation, and maintenance of the system.
User Manual BASE STATION 1.4 Safety Advisories 1. Read this manual and follow all operating and safety instructions. 2. Installation of the antenna and transceiver must be performed by professional trained installers. 3. 4. 5. 6. Position power cables to avoid possible damage to the cables. Disconnect power before cleaning. Protect the unit by disconnecting the power if it is not used for long periods.
User Manual BASE STATION 1.6 Deployment in the USA -- FCC Notices 1. The model SC-1000 base station, radio transceiver, and antenna system must be professionally installed. 2. WARNING -- FCC RF Exposure Warning: To satisfy FCC RF exposure requirements for RF transmitting devices, a minimum distance of 230 cm should be maintained between any antenna of this device and persons during device operation. To ensure compliance, operation at closer than this distance is not recommended. 3.
User Manual BASE STATION 4. Disconnect power and discharge circuits before touching them. Do not replace components with power cable connected -- dangerous voltages may exist even when the power cable fusing has been removed. 5. Do not attempt internal service or adjustment, without backup personnel available, capable of rendering first aid and resuscitation. 1.8 Handling Static Sensitive Devices Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) must be avoided to prevent damaging or destroy static sensitive components.
User Manual BASE STATION 1.10 WEEE Product Return Process In EU countries, dispose of equipment in accordance with the WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) directive, 2002/96/EC, Redline Communications equipment is marked with the logo shown below. The WEEE directive seeks to increase recycling and re-use of electrical and electronic equipment. This symbol indicates that this product should not be disposed of as part of the local municipal waste program.
User Manual BASE STATION Chapter 2 2 Overview Congratulations on your purchase of the Redline Communications RedMAX 4C wireless broadband base station. Redline Communications is a world leader in design and production of Broadband Wireless (BFW) systems. The RedMAX 4C base station is a complete Mobile WiMAX (IEEE 802.16e-2005) compliant broadband wireless base station.
User Manual BASE STATION 2.1 Feature Summary Mobile WiMAX base station - Compliant with IEEE 802.
User Manual BASE STATION 2.3 2.3.1 Feature Details IEEE 802.16e / WiMAX Compliance The RedMAX 4C base station supports the following Certification Wave II Mobile WiMAX System Profile: - WiMAX Certification Wave 2: Profile 3A: 2.5-2.7 GHz, 5/10 MHz, TDD 2.3.
2.3.7 User Manual BASE STATION CTC (Convolutional Turbo Codes) and Coding Rates Turbo codes are used for error correction. When used in combination with parity-check codes, these techniques can approach the theoretical limit (Shannon limit) of maximum information transfer rate over a noisy channel. As part of the error correction technique, each burst of data transmitted over the wireless interface is padded with redundant information, making it more resistant to potential over-the-air errors.
User Manual BASE STATION Payloads can be classified by multiple parameters including L2 MAC source and destination address, 802.1p/Q settings, DSCP and TOS bits, L3 IP source and destination address, and L4 TCP/UDP port number. Ingress classification for payload admission into the Service Flow architecture is performed at the subscriber/MS for uplink forwarding, and at the ASN-GW for downlink forwarding.
User Manual BASE STATION Chapter 3 3 Physical Description 3.1 Block Diagram The base station design uses modular building blocks based on Open Base Station Architecture Initiative (OBSAI). This standard defines the main base station modules. Figure 2: Overview - Base Station Simple Block Diagram The main base station components are: TCM: Transport, clock & control module provides traffic aggregation, control and clock functions. BBM: Baseband module is the WiMAX wireless modem.
User Manual BASE STATION 3.2 Base Station Chassis The base station chassis is a carrier grade PICMG compliant MicroTCA telecom platform. The front-loading shelf supports redundant power modules and up to 14 PICMG AMC (Advanced Mezzanine Card) modules. All cards may be inserted in any slot with the exception of the power and MicroTCA Carrier Hub modules. Figure 3: Phy - MicroTCA Chassis Table 2: Phy - Chassis: Weight and Dimensions Description Excluding Cable Tray Including Cable Tray Height 266.
User Manual BASE STATION 3.3 PWM - Power Module (Chassis) The PWM power module provides regulated DC power for all modules in the base station chassis. 3.3.1 Module Description The PWM features redundant inputs, allowing power to be supplied from two independent DC sources. A second PWM module may be installed to provide redundancy. When two PWM modules are installed and operating normally, the failure of one PWM module will not affect operation of the base station.
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User Manual BASE STATION Table 6: Phy - PWM: Power Module LED Indicators LED Color HS Blue Doc #70-00100-01-00-DRAFT Description Hot-Swap Ready Indicator Solid ON – the module is deactivated and can safely be extracted Long Blink – module activation in progress Short Blink – module deactivation in progress Solid Off – the module is activated and unsafe for extraction Proprietary Redline Communications © 2009 Page 21 of 60 January 7, 2009
User Manual BASE STATION 3.4 TCM - Transport, Clock & Control Module The Transport, Clock & Control Module (TCM) is a multi-purpose card combining the OBSAI Transport Block and Control & Clock Block functions. 3.4.1 Module Description The transport function manages traffic aggregation and the control and clock functions provide synchronization between the base station modules.
User Manual BASE STATION Table 8: Phy - TCM: Front Panel Interface Label Serial 2 Description RS-232 port for out-of-band management. DCE pinout – requires direct cables. Ethernet 1 RJ-45 8P8C 10/100Base-T Ethernet port. This port has an associated MAC address. Used for out-of-band management, base station configuration and remote power supply management. Ethernet 2 RJ-45 8P8C 10/100Base-T Ethernet port. This port has an associated MAC address. Used for managing a remote PSU power supply. GbE 3.4.
User Manual BASE STATION 3.5 BBM - Baseband Module The baseband module (BBM) is a WiMAX wireless modem (IEEE 802.16e PHY and MAC). 3.5.1 Module Description Downstream data traffic received from the core network is distributed to the baseband modules for transmission over the wireless network, while upstream traffic from the wireless system is aggregated and sent over the backhaul connection to the core network. This port has an associated MAC address.
User Manual BASE STATION Table 11: Phy - BBM: Front Panel Interface Label Ethernet Serial 3.5.3 Type RJ-45 8P8C D-Sub-9 Description 10/100Base-T Ethernet port. Used only for factory diagnostics. RS-232 serial port. Used only for factory diagnostics.
User Manual BASE STATION 3.6 RRH - Remote Radio Headend The Remote Radio Headend (RRH) is the outdoor radio transceiver. 3.6.1 Module Description The RRH contains an OBSAI RP3-01 interface and two identical TDD RF head-ends (RFHEs). Each RRH supports two SISO channels or one MIMO channel. Frequency bands and power are determined by the RRH (the BBM is frequency band agnostic). The RRH interfaces to one baseband module (BBM) using the OBSAI RP3-01 optical interface to exchange data and control signals.
3.6.2 User Manual BASE STATION A2500 Radio Interface The following ports and controls are provided: Table 14: Phy - RRH: Front Panel Interface Label Type Antenna RF Port N-type, female DC Power TBD Fuse Ground Lug TBD TBD Optical Data & Mgmt TBD Doc #70-00100-01-00-DRAFT Description Connection to external antenna. One output port for each (2) radio. Power supply input. The RF Module receives - 48 VDC power compliant to ETS300132-2. External access to replaceable primary fuse.
User Manual BASE STATION 3.7 CM - Cooling Module The cooling module (CM) provides forced-air cooling for the MicroTCA chassis. 3.7.1 Module Description The CM is integral with the base station chassis and installs in a special slot below the MicroTCA modules. The CM contains a processing system that monitors the fan operation and reports alarm conditions. Detected component failures and predictive failure status is logged as a system alarm event and annunciated on the front panel LEDs.
User Manual BASE STATION Table 16: Phy - CM: Cooling Module LED Indicators Label Color Fan Status (2 & 4) Green Red Hot-Swap Blue Doc #70-00100-01-00-DRAFT Description Fan Status Indicator for fans 2 & 4 Green Solid On – the module is operational, the fans are spinning under TCM control Green Blinking Red – the module is operational, the fans are spinning without TCM control Red Solid On – the module is not operational, the fans are not spinning Solid Off – the module is not receiving power from the
User Manual BASE STATION 3.8 PSU - Power Unit (PSU) The PSU provides regulated DC power to the base station power module (PWM) and/or the outdoor remote radio headend (RRH). Complete installation, operation, and maintenance information is provided in the original equipment manufacturers (OEM) documentation supplied with the product. Read all information in these manuals carefully before installing and operating this equipment. 3.8.
User Manual BASE STATION Monitoring and Control Module All rectifier input and output voltages are supervised locally by the Power Monitor and Control Module. The base station supervises the PSU remotely using an Ethernet connection to the module. Figure 11: Phy - PSU: Power Monitor and Control Module 3.8.2 PSU Module Wiring All PSU wiring connections are located inside the PSU chassis. The PSU features a front pull-out shelf providing access to all terminal blocks.
3.8.4 User Manual BASE STATION Rear Panel Interface The following ports and controls are provided: Table 18: Phy - PSU: Rear Panel Interface Label CAN1 CON1 CON2 CON3 CON4 CON5 3.8.5 Type RJ-45, 8P8C Mini Power, 10 pin RJ-45, 8P8C DB-15P DB-15P DB-15S Description CAN controller Port 1 and 2. Alarm I/O connections. Ethernet connection to base station (TCM module).
User Manual BASE STATION 3.9 3.9.1 Grounding and Surge Protection Base Station Chassis and Modules - A ground lug is provided on the base station chassis (cooling module) for connection to earth ground. - Individual base station modules are grounded through the chassis backplane. 3.9.2 Outside Radio Module and Cabling - A lug is provided on the RRH (Remote Radio Headend) for connection to earth ground. 3.9.3 Installation Environment - The base station mounting rack must be properly grounded.
User Manual BASE STATION Chapter 4 4 CLI Interface The base station can be monitored and configured using the Command Line Interface (CLI) commands. This section describes the procedures for establishing a local console or Telnet connection, the CLI command structure, and descriptions of individual CLI commands. The base station CLI operates in modes. This feature simplifies usage by grouping related commands together under a specific level.
User Manual BASE STATION Table 21: Phy - Base Station Default IP Addresses 4.1.2 Ethernet 1 192.168.25.221 Serial 2 N/A Out-of-band management Connect the Redline supplied serial console cable (R4C-03) to the TCM board Serial 2 port. If the host does not have a serial connector, use an RS-232-to-USB converter.
User Manual BASE STATION Chapter 5 5 Operational Notes 5.1 Synchronization In TDD mode, the base station and the subscribers transmit at the same frequency, and require precise base station synchronization (timing between downlink and uplink bursts) to minimize potential interference and ensure good performance. The IEEE 802.16 standard calls for the use of global positioning system (GPS) receivers to provide the precise time reference for synchronization of WiMAX networks. 5.
User Manual BASE STATION 5.2.1 No Redundancy This deployment scenario provides maximum economy without redundancy. In this configuration, failure of the TCM or PWM module will cause the system to be unavailable. Failure of a BBM will result in a loss of service for the affected sector. Failure of a sector radio will revert to SISO for the affected sector or a loss of the sector (based on the type of failure).
5.2.2 User Manual BASE STATION Basic Redundancy Basic redundancy is provided by adding standby transport, clock and control (TCM) and power (PWM) modules. Baseband-radio link redundancy is achieved by installing a standby BBM module with optical interface cables connecting to each sector RRH. In this configuration, failure of a PWM or TCM module will switch to the dedicated standby. If any single BBM fails, the system will switch to the standby BBM module.
User Manual BASE STATION Chapter 6 6 Troubleshooting 6.1 Factory Default Settings The table lists some important factory default settings for the base station chassis.
User Manual BASE STATION 6.2 Recovering a Lost IP Address Use a serial cable to access the base station serial console. The configuration of the serial port should be 115,200 bps, no parity, 8 data bits, and 1 stop bit. Use the CLI commands to restore the IP address to a known value.
User Manual BASE STATION 6.3 System Log Messages Table 26: Troubleshooting - Event Log Messages Log Message Input Overdrive TX Gain Failure Frequency Lock TX Pre-distortion alarm RX Failure Alarm Temperature Alarm Software Download Doc #70-00100-01-00-DRAFT Description The RRH raises an alarm if the IQ TX stream is causing an input overdrive. The RRH monitors the transmit gain and raises an alarm if the gain is outside the programmable gain limits.
User Manual BASE STATION Chapter 7 7 Appendices 7.1 System Technical Specifications Table 27: Spec.: Base Station Capacity: Scalable from one to six sectors Cell-based PMP deployment 802.16e-2005 compliant PMP 802.16e-2005 IP CS Ethernet CS QoS: UGS, RT-VR, ERT-VR, NRT-VR, BE IEEE 802.16e-2005 S-OFDMA (WiMAX MTG compliant) Dynamic Time Division Duplex (TDD) 512/1024 FFT 3.
User Manual BASE STATION Table 27: Spec.: Base Station Power Requirements: Power Consumption: Reliability (MTBF): Standards/Compliance: Dimensions: Operating Temperature: Storage Temperature: Weight: Power Cable: Optical Cable: RF Jumper Cable GPS Antenna Cable Doc #70-00100-01-00-DRAFT DHCP client pass-through -48 VDC (Auto-sensing 18-60 VDC) Optional 120/240 VAC (Auto-sensing 90 - 264 VAC 50/60 Hz) 280 W for single sector without redundancy 1410 W for fully redundant six-sector configuration.
User Manual BASE STATION Table 28: Spec.: Transport, Clock & Control Module (TCM) Module: OBSAI Function: Dimensions: Functions: Interfaces: Opt. Redundancy: Hot-Swappable: Transport, Clock & Control Module (TCM 1000) Transport and Control & Clock Function Double Width-Full Height Advanced Mezzanine Card (AMC) 29 x 150 x 180 mm (1.14 x 5.90 x 7.
User Manual BASE STATION Table 31: Spec.: SFP Module – Fiber Single Wavelength Transceiver 4 Gigabit Short-Wavelength SFP Transceiver (FTRJ8524P2xNy) FTRJ8524P2xNy SFP transceiver is compatible with the Small Form Factor Pluggable MSA, and Gigabit Ethernet and Fiber Channel. - Up to 4.25 Gbps bi-directional data links - Hot-pluggable SFP footprint - Built-in digital diagnostic functions - 850 nm Oxide VCSEL laser transmitter - Duplex LC connector - Up to 500 m on 50/125 µm MMF, 300 m on 62.
User Manual BASE STATION 7.3 PSU - Power Supply Unit Table 35: Spec.: PSU Power Shelf Specifications AC Input Voltage: Frequency: Surge protection: Monitoring Local operation: Remote operation: Alarm output: DC Output Voltage: Power: DC Distribution Options No. of Load breaker: No.
User Manual BASE STATION Input Protection: Transient protection Mains fuse in both lines Disconnect above 300 VAC DC Output Nominal output: 53.5 VDC Float/Boost range: 48 – 57.6 VDC Standby test range: 43.5 – 48 VDC Output Power: 800 W at nominal input / 350W at 85 VAC Maximum Current: 16.7 Amps at 48 VDC and nominal input Current Sharing: ±5% from true average current between modules Static voltage regulation: ±1.0% from 5% to 100% load Dynamic voltage regulation: ±5.
User Manual BASE STATION Alarm output: Visual indication: 6 relays Green LED – System ON Yellow LED – Minor alarm(s) Red LED – Major alarm(s) LCD – system status messages Connections Battery connection: Screw terminals (up to 35 mm2 lug) Load: MCB connections Terminal blocks (up to 4 mm2) Alarm connection: Terminal blocks (up to 1.5 mm2) 7.
User Manual BASE STATION 7.5 Power Requirements The DC wide mouth power supply supports from -18 VDC to -60 VDC. The optional AC power supply is auto-sensing in the 90 to 132 V and 180 to 264 V ranges. Table 38: Spec.: RedMAX 4C Power Dissipation (Watts) 7.
User Manual BASE STATION 7.8 RF Sensitivity The RF sensitivity is provided in the following tables. Table 41: Spec.: RedMAX Receive Sensitivity (dBm) Modulation/Code QPSK 1/2 QPSK 3/4 16 QAM 1/2 16 QAM 3/4 64 QAM 2/3 64 QAM 3/4 64 QAM 5/6 7.9 2.496-2.696 GHz Band 5 MHz 10 MHz Channel Channel Receive Sensitivity 3.3-3.5 / 3.4-3.6 / 3.6-3.8 GHz Band 3.5 MHz 5 MHz 7 MHz 10 MHz Channel Channel Channel Channel -99.5 -96.5 -101.0 -99.5 -97.9 -96.5 -96.1 -93.1 -97.6 -96.1 -94.5 -93.1 -93.
User Manual BASE STATION 7.11 16 QAM 1/2 15.3 / 30.4 6.2 / 12.5 3.1 / 3.0 1.2 / 1.3 QPSK 3/4 7.6 / 15.3 4.7 / 9.4 1.5 / 1.5 0.9 / 0.9 QPSK 1/2 7.6 / 15.3 3.1 / 6.2 1.5 / 1.5 0.6 / 0.6 BPSK 1/2 3.9 / 7.6 1.6 / 3.1 0.8 / 0.8 0.3 / 0.3 GPS Synchronization Important: To minimize inter-sector RF interference, synchronization must be used to coordinate RF transmissions of base stations. The IEEE 802.
User Manual BASE STATION Table 44: Spec.: External GPS Unit Specifications Mechanical Dimensions Weight 60 mm dia. x 34.
User Manual BASE STATION Model 2 – Embedded GPS Daughterboard) The GPS component is a daughter card on the TCM module. Signal input is through an RJ-59 RF cable from the GPS antenna to the Antenna input (SMA) on the TCM front panel. Recommended for short cable runs (up to 22m). Figure 17: Spec.: Internal GPS Clock Table 45: Spec.
User Manual BASE STATION Table 45: Spec.: Internal GPS Unit Specifications TSIP @ 9600 baud, 8 bits NMEA 0183 v3.0 @ 4800 baud, 8 bits Protocols Accessories Rooftop Antenna Transition cable Rooftop Antenna Kits Performance L1 (1575.42 MHz) Frequency, C/A Code, 12-channel, paralleltracking receiver, DSP-based TSIP @ 1 Hz; NMEA @ 1 HZ Horizontal Position: <6 meters (50%), <9 meters (90%) Altitude Position: <11 meters (50%), <18 meters (90%) Velocity: 0.
User Manual BASE STATION 7.12 Base Station Part Numbers Order Code Image Description R4C-BBM-00001 MIMO capable base band modem with single optical SFP for RRH connection. R4C-CFB-PL100 Amphenol fiber cable assembly for BBM to RRH connection. Multimode outdoor fiber optic cable. Amphenol PT connector on RRH side and LC connector on BBM side. Length 100 ft R4C-CFB-PL300 Amphenol fiber cable assembly for BBM to RRH connection. Multimode outdoor fiber optic cable.
User Manual BASE STATION R4C-SLF-FL00S uTCA shelf Fill Plate R4C-SLF-FN00S uTCA shelf Fan Tray R4C-SLF-FT00S uTCA shelf Filter Tray R4C-SLF-PW380 -48 VDC, 380W power module for uTCA shelf with 3 ft DC cable R4C-SLF-PW720 -48 VDC, 720W power module for uTCA shelf with 3 ft DC cable R4C-SLF-uTCA0 PICMG-Compliant uTCA shelf with cooling unit includes: (Shelf, Fan Tray, Filter Tray, Back Plate, Nine Fill Plates, Air Impedance Plate). Power & alarm modules are not included.
8 Abbreviations 8P8C 8 Position 8 Contact DB-15P D-subminiature size B – 15 Pins AAA Authentication, Authorization and Accounting dBm Decibels per milliwatt DC Direct Current DHCP Dynamic Host configuration Protocol Dia Diameter DL Down Link DSCP Differentiated Services Code Point AC Alternating Current AES Advanced Encryption Standard AMC Advanced Mezzanine Card ARQ Automatic Repeat Request ASN Access Service Network ASP Application Service Provider AWG Application Working G
User Manual BASE STATION I/O Input/ Output IC Integrated Circuit IEC International Electrotechnical Commission IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers IP Internet Protocol IPMI Intelligent Platform Management Interface IQ TX Input Queuing Transmission ISP Internet Service Provider KVAC Kilovolts Alternating Current KVDC Kilovolts Direct Current L&N (fuse) Live & Neutral LC Link Control LCD Liquid Crystal Display LCP Link Control Protocol LED Light-Emitting Diode
User Manual BASE STATION SC1000 Sector Controller 1000 SELV Separated or safety extra-low voltage UM (Fiber Optic) Micrometer (Micron) SerDes Serializer / Deserializer USB Universal Serial Bus SFP Small Formfactor Pluggable UTC Universal Time Coordinator (Coordinated Universal Time) SGMII Serial Gigabit Media Independent Interface VAC Voltage Alternating Current VCSEL Vertical Cavity Surface-Emitting Laser VDC Voltage Direct Current VLAN Virtual Local Area Network VoD Video on Dema
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