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ION

-M23 SDARS 3-Sector

Optical Remote Unit

(M-Cabinet)

Manual - Preliminary

MF0150A9A

Summary of Contents for ION-M23 SDARS

Page 1: ...ION M23 SDARS 3 Sector Optical Remote Unit M Cabinet Manual Preliminary MF0150A9A ...

Page 2: ...ot cover the performance under adverse or disturbed conditions Should further information be desired or should particular problems arise which are not covered sufficiently for the purchaser s purposes contact CommScope CommScope reserves the right to change all hardware and software characteristics without notice COPYRIGHT Copyright 2018 CommScope Inc All Rights Reserved This document is protected...

Page 3: ...r Mechanical Installation 16 4 1 2 Property Damage Warnings for Mechanical Installation 16 4 1 3 Wall Mounting Procedure 18 4 1 4 Pole Mounting 19 4 1 5 Mounting of Fan Protection 21 4 2 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION 22 4 2 1 Health and Safety for Electrical Installation 22 4 2 2 Property Damage Warnings for Electrical Installation 22 4 2 3 Connections 23 4 2 4 Grounding Earthing 23 4 2 5 Connection of ...

Page 4: ...ll mounting metric dimensions 18 figure 4 2 Pole mounting kit 19 figure 4 3 Pole mounting metric dimensions 20 figure 4 4 Mounting procedure for fan protection metric dimensions 21 figure 4 5 Connector flange of ION M23 SDARS 23 figure 4 6 Grounding bolt left and schematic view right 23 figure 4 7 Protective plug assembly 31 figure 4 8 Tube kit installation 33 figure 4 9 Flange connector 5 poles 3...

Page 5: ...Global System for Mobile Communication GND Ground GUI Graphical User Interface ICP3 Intercept Point 3rd order ID No Identification Number ION Intelligent Optical Network IP Ingress Protection ISO International Organization for Standardization LED Light Emitting Diode LTE Long Term Evolution MS Mobile Station MU Main Unit NF Noise Figure OTRx Optical Transceiver SRMU Subrack Master Unit PG Packing ...

Page 6: ...na s while in operation 1 3 Property Damage Warnings 1 Attention Due to power dissipation the remote unit may reach a very high temperature Do not operate this equipment on or close to flammable materials Use caution when servicing the unit 2 Attention Only authorized and trained personnel are allowed to open the unit and get access to the inside 3 Notice Although the Remote Unit is internally pro...

Page 7: ...ain minus the loss between the repeater and the antenna PD mW cm is the allowed Power Density limit acc to 47 CFR 1 1310 B for general population uncontrolled exposures which is o F MHz 1500 for frequencies from 300MHz to 1500MHz o 1 for frequencies from 1500MHz to 100 000MHz RF exposure compliance may need to be addressed at the time of licensing as required by the responsible FCC Bureau s includ...

Page 8: ...icularities and regulations must be observed For national deviations please refer to the respective documents included in the manual CD that is delivered with the unit 7 Note For a Class A digital device or peripheral This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable p...

Page 9: ...tion by FCC LICENSEES and QUALIFIED INSTALLERS You MUST have an FCC LICENSE or express consent of an FCC Licensee to operate this device You MUST register Class B signal boosters as defined in 47 CFR 90 219 online at www fcc gov signal boosters registration Unauthorized use may result in significant forfeiture penalties including penalties in excess of 100 000 for each continuing violation CE To b...

Page 10: ...t system in compliance with the requirements of ISO 9001 and TL 9000 All equipment is manufactured using highly reliable material To maintain highest quality of the products comprehensive quality monitoring is conducted at all fabrication stages Finished products leave the factory only after a thorough final acceptance test accompanied by a test certificate guaranteeing optimal operation Hereby An...

Page 11: ...co City Mexico Phone 1 815 546 7154 Cell 55 15 9104 7722 Office Phone 52 55 1346 1900 Office Fax 55 15 2102 4001 Fax 52 55 1346 1901 E mail wisupport commscope com E mail wisupport commscope com China India and Rest of Asia A P A C Australia New Zealand Andrew International Corporation Andrew Corporation Australia Pty Ltd Mail Room 915 9 F Chevalier Commercial Centre 8 Wang Hoi Rd Kowloon Bay Hong...

Page 12: ...zerland Andrew Wireless Systems Austria GmbH CommScope Wireless Systems AG Mail Weglgasse 10 2320 Wien Schwechat Austria Mail Tiergartenweg 1 CH 4710 Balsthal Switzerland Phone 43 1706 39 99 10 Phone 41 62 386 1260 Fax 43 1706 39 99 9 Fax 41 62 386 1261 E mail wisupport austria commscope com E mail wisupport ch commscope com Italy Iberia Region Spain Portugal CommScope Italy S r l Faenza Italy And...

Page 13: ...ter Unit both forming an optical terrestrial repeater This system transports signals in the frequency range 2324 to 2341 5 MHz providing a cost effective solution for coverage The ION system allows the distribution of RF over long distances without affecting signal quality The combination of these units gives maximum flexibility while providing a scalable solution The system is optimized for OFDM ...

Page 14: ... power consumption Efficient high power amplifier Complete operations and management system for configuration and alarming OMC with SNMP according to X 733 standard Compliant with FCC requirement 90 10 log P dB on all frequencies outside of 2320 2345 MHz Single fiber for multiple bands and multiple remotes Easy installation and commissioning ...

Page 15: ...Kit In order to protect the fan unit e g against rain a protective cover to be mounted over the air inlet is delivered with the unit For more details see section 4 1 5 Mounting of Fan Protection Mounting of the fan protection kit is only mandatory for outdoor applications however not mandatory for indoor applications 3 2 2 Accessories For the accessories available for the Remote Unit e g overcoat ...

Page 16: ...nit falling Ensure there is adequate manpower to handle the weight of the system 2 Caution Risk of serious personal injury by equipment falling due to improper installation The installer must verify that the supporting surface will safely support the combined load of the electronic equipment and all attached hardware and components The screws and dowels wall anchors used should also be appropriate...

Page 17: ...rer The specifications for stationary use of the Remote Unit must not be exceeded Ensure that the static and dynamic strengths are adequate for the environmental conditions of the site The mounting itself must not vibrate swing or move in any way that might cause damage to the Remote Unit 9 Notice To avoid damage when mounting the unit always make sure that the M8 washers DIN9021 or DIN125 dependi...

Page 18: ...over the screws Hang the mounting brackets of the Remote Unit into the screws and fasten them immediately using the washers and nuts Ensure that there is free access to the electrical connections as well as to the cabinet The approved bending radius of the connected cables must not be exceeded figure 4 1 Wall mounting metric dimensions The dowels are not part of the delivery since the suitable typ...

Page 19: ...se the screw bands to fasten the two U beams to the pole as illustrated in figure 4 3 Pole mounting Note When fastening the U beams make sure that they are installed congruently and not at an angle to each other To determine the distance between the beams refer to chapter 4 1 3 Wall Mounting Procedure for measurements Hang the mounting brackets of the Remote Unit into the threaded bolts of the U b...

Page 20: ...ctor figure 4 3 Pole mounting metric dimensions G0764M6 Lock for folding screw band ES 119 TESPA screw band stainless 11 mm Optical Remote Unit Washer DIN 125 Form B Ø 8 0 Lock washer for M8 0 DIN 127 A2 Form B Hexagon nut M8 DIN 934 Pole Pole Pole mounting bracket Ø140 Ø 40 ...

Page 21: ...nit and instead screw in the four spacing bolts M4 0x30 with the four lock washers M4 0 DIN125 that are part of the fan protection kit Place the protective cover into the right position by fitting its four bore holes over the spacing bolts and fasten it using the original lock washers and screws of the Remote Unit These lock washers and screws are also part of the fan protection kit and can be use...

Page 22: ...on Before connecting or disconnecting the mains connector at the Remote Unit ensure that mains power supply is disconnected 5 Attention Make sure that an appropriate circuit breaker acting as a disconnect device as required by IEC EN60950 1 and an overcurrent limiting device are connected between mains power and the Remote Unit 6 Attention Incorrectly wired connections can destroy electrical and e...

Page 23: ...nnect an earth bonding cable to the grounding connection provided at the outside of the Remote Unit see section 4 2 3 Do not use the grounding connection to connect external devices figure 4 6 Grounding bolt left and schematic view right Grounding bolt Mains connector Status LED External alarm input Alarm output Optical fibre connector RS485 connector not required for operation Antenna connec tors...

Page 24: ... loss is less expensive but impairs performance Notice Use an appropriate torque wrench for the coupling torques for 4 3 10 type connectors 5 N m 44 in lb with 22 mm 7 8 in opening e g item no TW 4310 Do NOT use your hands or any other tool e g a pair of pliers This might cause damage to the connector and lead to a malfunction of the RU Attention To minimize passive inter modulation PIM distortion...

Page 25: ...ow the actual RU 1 What is needed for the cleaning a Isopropyl alcohol b Compressed air c Lint free wipe d Cotton buds 2 Remove protective cap from the RF connector Caution Risk of injury by flying particles when compressed air is used Wear protective clothing especially protective glasses 3 Remove metal chips and small particles from the mating and inner surfaces of the connector using compressed...

Page 26: ...and skin Wear protective clothing especially protective glasses 4 Clean the connector winding with lint free wipe drenched with isopropyl alcohol 5 Clean the lip of the inner ring with a cotton bud drenched with isopropyl alcohol 6 Clean the inside surface of the inner ring with a cotton bud drenched with isopropyl alcohol 7 Clean the inside of the center conductor spring tines with a cotton bud d...

Page 27: ...otective caps from the unit connector first 9 Remove metal chips and small particles from the mating and inner surfaces of the connector using compressed air 10 Continue with the winding area using lint free wipe drenched with isopropyl alcohol 11 Continue with the inside mating surface of the inner ring 12 Clean the outside surface of the center pin ...

Page 28: ...ustrate the connection procedure and do not show the actual RU 1 What is needed for the connector assembly a Torque wrench b Adjustable counter wrench 2 Join the connectors and turn the coupling nut until the thread grips 3 Push in the connector until it clicks 4 Fasten the coupling nut hand tight Do not turn the connector but the coupling nut only ...

Page 29: ...ength Protection for the optical fibers must be provided where the fibers feed into the units The system attenuation of the optical fibers including the connectors must not exceed 10 dB System attenuation and attenuation of optical components must be determined This can be achieved by measuring attenuation with an appropriate measuring instrument For pigtails a total value of 0 4 dB measured to a ...

Page 30: ...c cables use the connector housing to plug or unplug a fiber Scratches and dust significantly affect system performance and may permanently damage the connector Always use protective caps on fiber optic connectors not in use Cleaning Procedure for Fiber Optical Components Caution Laser radiation Risk of eye injury in operation Do not stare into the beam do not view it directly or with optical inst...

Page 31: ...ction 1 Pass one or two contacts through the backshell and the clamp ring 2 Place the contact s on the lower insulation body by pushing the groove of the contact into the cavity If there is only one contact cavity A must be used 3 Then mount the upper insulation body on the lower insulation body 4 Bring the insulator into the plug The narrow groove of the insulator must be fitted into the stamp of...

Page 32: ...by screwing the clamp ring tight no gap using a spanner with opening 20 8 Connect the plug to the optical fibre connector of the Remote Unit again by fitting a stamp on the plug into the groove of the connector 9 To lock the connector push the black locking ring forward For disassembling release the clamping ring and remove the seals and the plastic ring first Locking mechanism The system of locki...

Page 33: ...d of the original plug kit Then proceed according to the following instruction figure 4 8 Tube kit installation Screw the reducer to the protective plug backshell without any gap Place the appropriate seal parts with one groove for one contact or two grooves for two contacts over the cable s and push them into the backshell Protective tube Reducer Coupling Protective plug Fiber cable Ring 3 4 G105...

Page 34: ... to section 7 3 Spare Parts Subminiature circular connectors series 712 with five and seven contacts which are contained in the alarm kit can be ordered directly from the Binder Connector Group the manufacturer or indirectly from CommScope For the location of the external alarm inputs and outputs see figure Connector Flange Optocoupler Alarm Inputs With the external alarm inputs it is possible to ...

Page 35: ...nitor alarms with an external alarm indicator The 28 V pin pin 6 7 is specified to 28 VDC 0 5 A and is protected by a thermoswitch In case of exceeding this current between pin 7 and GND the thermoswitch turns into a high resistive status In this case no fuse needs to be replaced Just wait a few minutes until the thermoswitch reaches the normal operating temperature again Note The manufacturer sup...

Page 36: ...e Observe the applicable national regulations regarding loop impedance voltage drop and methods of installation Make sure to connect the correct voltage to the unit Note Do not connect or disconnect the power cord at the mains connector while power is on Turn off mains power before connecting the power cord at the Remote Unit then engage mains again Mains power must be interruptible with an extern...

Page 37: ...er between mains and RU RF connection Connect antenna cable to antenna port Optical connections Mount the optical fibre with E2000 APC8 connector into the connector Plug the connector into the RU Mechanical installation Mount RU to mounting kit ensure suffient air flow and avoid thermal short circuits Preperation Unpack RU RU accessories and mounting kit External devices Connect external devices t...

Page 38: ...t power of affected band VSWR alarm Check antenna and cable LED status Proceed to MU to set up the SW Orange Yes Internal Error Change power supply RUs with a door Reduce environmental temperature Eliminate thermal short circuit Disconnect and connect mains Fans should run If not replace the fans at RU MU Change amplifier setting at MU controller Red LED status Yellow Green Red Finished setting up...

Page 39: ...U only Check externally connected devices Optical alarm Rx RU only Check fibre loss of optical link Check optical connectors Clean optical connectors MU Check optical output power of corresponding OTRx at Master Unit ALC alarm MU Decrease DL input power of affected band Red Alarms directly related to RU EU Power 28 V Change power supply RUs with door Replace the affected Remote Unit Temperature Re...

Page 40: ... by CommScope CommScope s general limited product warranty http www commscope com Resources Warranties shall be the warranty governing the Remote Units including the installation maintenance usage and operation of the Remote Units The spare parts list consequently contains only units which can be replaced without tuning or soldering work Note Ensure the Remote Unit has been disconnected from mains...

Page 41: ...procedure Then proceed as follows 2 Loosen the four tallow drop screws M4x8 by which the fan plate is screwed to the cabinet Remove the four screws and the corresponding washers 3 Remove the fan unit by putting slight pressure on the fan plate cover to a position that allows access to the fan connector and the earth bonding cable 4 Unscrew the fan connector and then disconnect the earth bonding ca...

Page 42: ...tion 6 2 Replacing the Fan Unit steps 1 and 2 Caution Risk of injury by flying particles when compressed air is used Wear protective clothing especially protective glasses 3 Use compressed air max 5 bar to blow out the heat sink from back to front 4 In case the dirt cannot be blown out completely and parts of it stick to the ribs of the heat sink clean the parts concerned carefully from the front ...

Page 43: ...7 Appendix MF0150A9A_prel docx Manual for ION M23 SDARS 3 Sector Page 43 7 Appendix 7 1 Illustrations figure 7 1 Cabinet drawing ...

Page 44: ...al link budget 0 dB to 10 dB All data is subject to change without notice 7 2 2 SW Requirements Minimum SW requirements for basic support ION M SW V7 50 7 2 3 Mechanical Specifications Height width depth 831 x 156 x 147 mm 32 7 x 6 1 x 5 8 in Weight 22 kg 48 Ib Spacing required 40 mm 1 58 in around unit All data is subject to change without notice 7 2 4 Environmental and Safety Specifications Note...

Page 45: ... following list needs to be replaced please contact customer service for additional instructions Designation ID No ION M23 SDARS 7760774 Protective Plug E2000 7160013 Protective Cap E 2000 7158914 Fan Protection Kit 7159097 Fan Unit 7158254 Protective Tube Kit 7162182 Manuals for ION M23 SDARS 7760838 00 Accessories Wall Mounting Wall Mounting Kit 7158078 ISO Trafo Kit 230 V Wall Mounting 7158322 ...

Page 46: ...tact Addresses Customer Support 11 D Declaration of Conformity DoC 10 E External Alarm Inputs Outputs 34 F Fiber Optical Components Installation Cleaning 30 Flange Connector 7 poles 35 G Grounding Earthing 23 H Health and Safety 6 I Illustrations 43 Installation Electrical 22 Mechanical 16 M Maintenance 40 Mounting Fan Protection 21 Pole Outside 19 Wall 18 P Pin Assignment External Alarms 35 Prope...

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