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AISU 

User Manual

 

 

 

Issue 

02 

Date 

2017-06-12 

Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.

 

Summary of Contents for AISU

Page 1: ...AISU User Manual Issue 02 Date 2017 06 12 Huawei Technologies Co Ltd ...

Page 2: ...e customer All or part of the products services and features described in this document may not be within the purchase scope or the usage scope Unless otherwise specified in the contract all statements information and recommendations in this document are provided AS IS without warranties guarantees or representations of any kind either express or implied The information in this document is subject...

Page 3: ...ISU in terms of the application scenarios and installation configuration and maintenance methods providing guidance for users to operate and maintain the AISU Intended Audience This guide is intended for Field engineers Maintenance engineers Network planners Changes History 02 2017 06 12 This is the second release 01 2016 02 19 This is the first release Draft A 2015 09 14 This is Draft B Draft A 2...

Page 4: ...narios 6 2 2 1 Installation with Electromagnetic Radiation 6 2 2 2 Installation with the Multipath Effect Caused by Reflection 7 2 2 3 Scenarios to Be Avoided 7 3 Installation and Replacement 8 3 1 General Safety Precautions 8 3 2 Operation Precautions 9 3 3 Installation and Maintenance Tools 10 3 4 Installation Guide 10 3 4 1 Bracket Pre Assembling under the Tower 10 3 4 2 Installation on the Tow...

Page 5: ...ns 28 5 2 AISU Used with Base Stations of Other Suppliers 32 6 Maintenance Guide 33 6 1 AISU Used with Huawei Base Stations 33 6 1 1 Non Alarm Maintenance 33 6 1 2 Alarm Maintenance 36 6 1 3 AISU Replacement 40 6 2 AISU Used with Base Stations of Other Suppliers 40 A Appendix 41 A 1 Acronyms and Abbreviations 41 A 2 Frequency Bands of the Device Information 42 ...

Page 6: ...uding the azimuths mechanical tilts longitude latitude and altitude The AISU is installed at the top of an antenna to perform GPS based direction measurement The AISU base station and network management system NMS are used together to implement the Self Aware Antenna SAA solution in which the antenna engineering parameters can be remotely queried on the NMS in real time 1 2 Specifications Table 1 ...

Page 7: ...9 standard Connector Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 DC n c RS 485B n c RS 485A DC DC return n c Device Weight kg 0 85 Packing Weight kg 1 9 Operating Temperature C 40 to 65 Surge Protection Specifications kA 5 8 20 μs Ingress Protection Rating IP65 Device Dimensions H x W x D mm 37 x 325 x 129 including connectors and not including mounting brackets Packing Dimensions H x W x D mm 100 x 470 x 187 5 indicates...

Page 8: ...evice SN of the AISU consists of 19 characters In the device SN the third character Z indicates that the device is an AISU and the fourth to seventh characters AISU indicates that the device is an AISU Example HWZAISU069441521123 1 5 AISU Software Version The AISU software version can be obtained at http support huawei com Software version of AISU is V100R001 Table 1 2 describes base station versi...

Page 9: ...ater LTE TDD Supported Supported Supported LTE FDD Supported Supported Supported GSM Not supported Not supported Supported UMTS Not supported Not supported Supported This document describes configuration and maintenance processes for DBS3900 LTE V100R007C00 eRAN7 0 For co MPT base stations in SRAN9 0 this document is also applicable to configurations of GSM and UMTS modes because commands for GSM ...

Page 10: ...comply with the following principles If obstructions exist block the north part of the AISU if it is installed on the northern hemisphere and block the south part of the AISU if it is installed on the southern hemisphere to ensure less impact on the AISU Do not install the AISU under a strong electromagnetic radiation source Do not install the AISU near a metal cabinet such as an air conditioner c...

Page 11: ... maintenance platforms the optimal measurement result can be obtained after 12 hours Figure 2 2 Recommended scenario 2 2 Complex Application Scenarios 2 2 1 Installation with Electromagnetic Radiation The AISU should not be directly radiated by large power because the GPS receiver sensitivity is high However if the radiation cannot be avoided install the AISU in compliance with the following princ...

Page 12: ... in Figure 2 4 Figure 2 4 Installation with the multipath effect Restricted by the GPS performance existing test results indicate that obstructions on the top of the antenna electromagnetic radiation and multipath effect caused by the complex environment and harsh climate seriously affect the test precision As the factors are complex in actual application the guide for installing the AISU in compl...

Page 13: ...upplementary information about general safety precautions Local Regulations and Standards Comply with local safety regulations during the operations Safety precautions described in this document are only supplementary to local safety regulations General Requirements for Installation Before installing and maintaining Huawei products the associated engineers should undergo training and understand pr...

Page 14: ... Do not use the fixed terminal or touch the terminal or the antenna connector in such weather conditions To avoid electric shocks never connect the SELV circuit to the TNV circuit Never look at the optical port directly with eyes to prevent laser from injuring your eyes Before operating the equipment wear ESD clothes ESD gloves and ESD wrist strap Remove conductive objects such as jewelry and watc...

Page 15: ...nce tools Tool Exterior Function Gloves Used to protect hands from injuries Safety belt Used to protect the safety of personnel working on the tower platform Phillips screwdriver Used to fasten or loosen screws Utility knife Used to cut tape Insulation tape Used for waterproofing Waterproof tape Used for waterproofing 3 4 Installation Guide 3 4 1 Bracket Pre Assembling under the Tower Step 1 Assem...

Page 16: ...p A and group B as shown in the following figure During AISU installation group B is recommended If the AISG connector interferes with the pole group A can be used Step 2 Install the AISU on the AISU bracket Step 3 Connect the AISU cables and take waterproof measures Wrap one layer of insulation tape three layers of waterproof tape and three layers of insulation tape in sequence for cable waterpro...

Page 17: ...ole of the bracket so that the other end of the bracket is inserted into the antenna top cover Then tighten the 2 screw Step 3 Tighten the 3 screw The bracket must be aligned with the edge of the antenna top cover The hook on the bracket must be completely located in the gap between the antenna top cover and the antenna radome and the bottom of the hook must be in good contact with the lower edge ...

Page 18: ...cover is longer than 210 mm the 3 screw needs to be moved leftward Installing the AISU Install the pre assembled AISU onto the bracket as shown in the following figure For safety concern the AISU must be bound securely using a safety rope before being carried onto the tower and installed After the AISU is installed remove the safety rope For antennas which are difficult to handle the mechanical ti...

Page 19: ...e and fix them to the pole in the proper position using cable ties Then bind them with the antenna feeder at the bottom of the antenna The bending radius of the cable must be at least three times the cable diameter 3 5 AISU Replacement Remove the AISU from the bracket as shown in the following figure For details about how to install a new AISU after removing the old one see section 3 4 Installatio...

Page 20: ...The following figures show typical AISU application scenarios For complex scenarios contact Huawei engineers before using the AISU When an antenna shared by different operators is equipped with an AISU engineering parameters can be obtained only on eNodeBs in the AISU link Operators cannot share the AISU automatically to obtain engineering parameters This function may be supported in later version...

Page 21: ...s Issue 02 2017 06 12 Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright Huawei Technologies Co Ltd 16 Figure 4 1 AISU installed in regular mode Figure 4 2 AISU connected to an external RCU AISG cable RCU BBU AISU RRU AISG Cable RRU AISU BBU ...

Page 22: ...6 12 Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright Huawei Technologies Co Ltd 17 Figure 4 3 AISU connected to an SBT or STMA Figure 4 4 AISU connected to an antenna without an RAE device AISG Cable RRU AISG port AISU BBU RET AISG cable SBT BBU AISU RRU ...

Page 23: ... an AISU as shown in Figure 4 5 check whether the cascading mode configured for the AIMM is consistent with the actual cascading mode For details about how to change and query the cascading mode see Smart Antenna LTE TDD Configuration Guide The AISU can be used only when MET antennas in LTE TDD mode are upgraded to RET antennas Figure 4 5 AISU connected to an antenna with an RAE device This scenar...

Page 24: ...tion area 2 Command export area 3 Command editing area 4 Parameter input area You can configure an AISU by running MML commands using any of the following methods In Navigation Tree on the MML tab page double click an MML command enter parameters in the parameter input area and then click Exec or press F9 In the parameter input area enter a command in Command Input F5 click Assist or press Enter s...

Page 25: ...figurations Turning on the AISU Power Switch You can run the MOD RETPORT command to turn on the RRU power switch and set the current alarm threshold if the AISU is connected to the RET port of the RRU directly or over the external RCU or RET port of the EasyRET antenna You can run the MOD ANTENNAPORT command to turn on the RRU power switch and set the current alarm threshold if the AISG port of th...

Page 26: ...rking Mode Undercurre nt Alarm Reporting Threshold mA Undercurre nt Alarm Clearance Threshold mA Overcurren t Alarm Reporting Threshold mA Overcurren t Alarm Clearance Threshold mA RET port on the RRU One AISU 10 15 350 330 RET port on the RRU N external RCUs cascaded and then connected to the AISU 10 x N 10 15 x N 10 100 100 x N 350 100 80 x N 330 One RCU AISU 20 25 550 510 Two RCUs AISU 30 40 65...

Page 27: ...ted to the RRU RF port over the SBT or RET port of the EasyRET antenna in TDD mode This section describes how to check whether the power switch to the AISU has been turned on when the AISU is directly connected to the RRU over the AISG cable Procedure Step 1 In the parameter input area enter DSP RETPORT in Command F5 and then click Assist or press Enter Step 2 In the parameter input area specify r...

Page 28: ...ss of whether these AISUs are configured or not Procedure Step 1 In the parameter input area enter SCN ALD in Command Input F5 and then click Assist or press Enter Step 2 In the parameter input area specify related parameters The parameter values in the following figure are for reference only Step 3 Press F9 or click Exec If Operation succeeded is displayed in the command export area the AISU is s...

Page 29: ...igure 5 3 Scan result ofAISUs connected in daisy chain mode End Adding an AISU You can run the ADD RAE command to add AISUs according to the scanning result Procedure Step 1 In the parameter input area enter ADD RAE in Command F5 and then click Assist or press Enter Step 2 In the parameter input area specify related parameters The parameter values in the following figure are for reference only The...

Page 30: ...alled in regular mode Vendor Code and Serial No can be left blank as shown in Figure 5 4 If AISUs are installed in daisy chain mode Vendor Code and Serial No must be specified as shown in Figure 5 5 Vendor Code and Serial No are obtained based on the scan result For details see section Scanning the AISUs Ensure that values of these two parameters are correct Step 3 Press F9 or click Exec If Operat...

Page 31: ...cessfully If the sector status fails to be queried identify related causes and query the sector status again End Setting the AISU Properties You can run the MOD RAEDEVICEDATA command to modify the AISU properties Procedure Step 1 In the parameter input area enter MOD RAEDEVICEDATA in Command F5 and then click Assist or press Enter Step 2 In the parameter input area specify related parameters The p...

Page 32: ...il to be modified identify causes and modify the AISU properties again Step 4 Wait for 6 hours and query antenna engineering parameters after the test data is stable End Querying the AISU Properties You can run the DSP RAEDEVICEDATA command to query the AISU engineering parameters including the antenna azimuth mechanical tilt latitude longitude and altitude Procedure Step 1 In the parameter input ...

Page 33: ...is 0 3 degree Altitude is 507 5 m Longitude With Degree Format is 108 873143 degree Latitude With Degree Format is 34 192208 degree End 5 1 2 AISU Maintenance and Configurations Loading AISU Software You can run the DLD ALDSW command to download the software to the AISU The AISU software is provided by the supplier Procedure Step 1 In the parameter input area enter DLD ALDSW in Command F5 and then...

Page 34: ...he server the system will download configuration data and software from the FTP server Enter a valid FTP server IP address in FTP Server IP Step 3 Press F9 or click Exec If Operation succeeded is displayed in the command export area the AISU software is loaded successfully If the AISU software fails to be loaded identify causes and load the AISU software again End Querying the AISU Version Informa...

Page 35: ...amic Information You can run the DSP RAE command to display the AISU dynamic information Procedure Step 1 In the parameter input area enter DSP RAE in Command F5 and then click Assist or press Enter Step 2 In the parameter input area specify related parameters The parameter values in the following figure are for reference only Step 3 Press F9 or click Exec If Operation succeeded is displayed in th...

Page 36: ... Procedure Step 1 In the parameter input area enter RST ALD in Command F5 and then click Assist or press Enter Step 2 In the parameter input area specify related parameters The parameter values in the following figure are for reference only Step 3 Press F9 or click Exec If Operation succeeded is displayed in the command export area the AISU is reset successfully If the AISU fails to be reset ident...

Page 37: ...ated parameters The parameter values in the following figure are for reference only Step 3 Press F9 or click Exec If Operation succeeded is displayed in the command export area the AISU is removed successfully If the AISU fails to be removed identify causes and removed the AISU again End 5 2 AISU Used with Base Stations of Other Suppliers Perform IOT tests before using the AISU with base stations ...

Page 38: ... AISU SN cannot be scanned or the device link is abnormal after an AISU is added AISU Scanning Failure This section describes how to handle the problem when the AISU SN cannot be scanned during AISU configuration and operation Context An AISU has only one SN which can be scanned by a control port when the AISU works in regular or daisy chain mode Table 6 1 describes the symptom if the SN cannot be...

Page 39: ...rio If the hardware version is incorrect replace the AIMM and upgrade the software to a mapping version If only the software version is incorrect upgrade the software to a mapping version If both the hardware and software versions are correct check whether the AIMM cascading mode is correct If yes go to Step 2 If no change the cascading mode and then go to Step 2 For details about how to change th...

Page 40: ...D command and check the command output If the AISU SN can be scanned no further action is required If the AISU SN cannot be scanned go to Step 7 Step 7 Replace the AISU After 4 5 minutes scan the AISU SN again If the AISU SN can be scanned no further action is required If the alarm persists contact Huawei technical support engineers End Device Link Failure After AISU Addition Context After an AISU...

Page 41: ...rmines whether to clear the alarm or not based on the actual link conditions Table 6 3 describes the maintenance link failure symptom Table 6 3 Symptom Symptom Impact on the System Severity Possible Cause The eNodeB periodically checks the AISG link status of the AISU When the AISG link is abnormal the eNodeB reports ALD Maintenance Link Failure The AISU maintenance link is disconnected As a resul...

Page 42: ... 3 Step 3 Run the SCN ALD command to scan the RAE device If the AISU can be scanned go to Step 4 If the AISU cannot be scanned perform operations by referring to section AISU Scanning Failure Step 4 Run the LST RAE command to check whether the AISU is correctly configured If the AISU is correctly configured go to Step 5 If the AISU is incorrectly configured for example the vendor code and SN of th...

Page 43: ...awei technical support engineers After replacing the AISU reconfigure the AISU by referring to section 5 Configuration Guide End Hardware Fault Context If the AISU is faulty ALD Hardware Fault is reported Table 6 4 describes the hardware fault symptom Table 6 4 Symptom Symptom Impact on the System Severity Probable Cause If any component in the AISU is faulty ALD Hardware Fault is reported The dow...

Page 44: ...2 Restart the AISU 1 Run the MOD RETPORT or MOD ANTENNAPORT command to turn off the power switch Figure 6 3 Turning off the RET power switch 2 Run the MOD RETPORT or MOD ANTENNAPORT command to turn on the power switch Parameters in Figure 6 4 are for reference only For details about parameters during actual configuration see the configuration guide Figure 6 4 Turning on the RET power switch 3 Afte...

Page 45: ...the alarm is cleared If the alarm is cleared no further action is required If the alarm persists contact Huawei technical support engineers After replacing the AISU reconfigure the AISU by referring to section 5 Configuration Guide End 6 1 3 AISU Replacement For details see section 3 Installation and Replacement 6 2 AISU Used with Base Stations of Other Suppliers For other suppliers base stations ...

Page 46: ...s Co Ltd 41 A Appendix A 1 Acronyms and Abbreviations Acronym or Abbreviation Full Name ALD antenna line device RAE remote antenna extension MML man machine language AISU antenna information sensor unit BT bias tee SBT smart bias tee AISG Antenna Interface Standards Group SBAS Satellite Based Augmentation System ...

Page 47: ...NodeB Receive Downlink Frequencies UE Receive NodeB Transmit Band I 1920 1980 MHz 2110 2170 MHz Band II 1850 1910 MHz 1930 1990 MHz Band III 1710 1785 MHz 1805 1880 MHz Band IV 1710 1755 MHz 2110 2155 MHz Band V 824 849 MHz 869 894 MHz Band VI 830 840 MHz 875 885 MHz Band VII 2500 2570 MHz 2620 2690 MHz Band VIII 880 915 MHz 925 960 MHz Band IX 1749 9 1784 9 MHz 1844 9 1879 9 MHz Band X 1710 1770 ...

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