User Manual

18 Part 003609A revision 01 December 16, 2002
Amosphere NPM Installation Procedures (WCS)
Installation Process Summary
Installation of an NPM basestation should take approximately two to three days,
assuming the site already meets the requirements specified in Chapter 2,
“Site Preparation”.
Three people should be present during the installation, especially when moving
NPM equipment.
Table 1.1 lists the procedures to install an NPM.
Appendix A contains the procedure for decommissioning an NPM.
See “Post-Installation Activities” on page 125 for information about additional
tasks that must be performed for the NPM to be fully functional.
Step Chapter Title Page Procedures
1 Site Preparation 21 Ensure that the installation site is equipped to
handle an NPM. Collect information and add
additional infrastructure if necessary.
2 Pre-Installation Activities 39 Unpack the NPM. Review checklists to
ensure you have the required equipment,
software, and tools to perform an installation.
3 Installation Procedures 53 Install the NPM racks. Connect ground and
power. Add components to their respective
shelves. Attach cables. Install the GPS, main,
and diversity antennas.
4 Power-On Procedures 115 Apply power to the NPM. Perform basic
system verification tests.
5 On-Site Software
Installation and
Configuration Procedures
119 Configure software on the NPM.
Table 1.1 Installation Process Summary