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ION-U High Power RU Connectors/Indicators

Port/Conn

Purpose

Type

EXPANSION

This connector is used to interconnect to an
Extension Unit to provide additional bands of
coverage.

Radiall Opus

M424400-

003

EXTERNAL

ALARM
IN/OUT

This connector provides two alarm contact inputs
and two alarm contact outputs.

Binder 712

series

8-pin

RS 485 /

+28V

This connector provides RS 485 communications
and +28 VDC power (500 mA)

Binder 712

series

5-pin

LOCAL

INTERFACE

This port is used for a local connection to a
laptop PC.

RJ45

ANT

This connector is used for transmitting and
receiving signals to and from an antenna,
antenna splitter, or cross-band coupler.

4.3-10 type

female

STATUS

This LED provides a visual warning of an alarm
condition. The color of the LED indicates the
severity of the alarm.

LED

OPTICAL

This connector is used to connect an optical fiber
cable to receive downlink signals from and to
send uplink signals back to the OTRx module of
the ION-U Master Unit.

LC/APC8°

PROBE

This connector is used as measurement probe to
antenna port.

QMA

Grounding

Bolts

Ground (earth) bolts for connecting the
mandatory ground cable to the RU

M6 bolts,

hex nut, &

washers

MAINS

This connector provides the power to RU models
that use standard AC (100 to 240 Vac) power.

Coninvers

M17 –Series

P20, 4-Pin

table 4-2 ION-U H RU connectors

Summary of Contents for ION-U EU H 7P/80-85P/17EP/19P DC

Page 1: ...ION U H 7P 80 85P 17 E P 19P Remote Unit Manual MF0200A8D ...

Page 2: ...rformance 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 2016 CommScope Inc All Rights Reserved This document is protected by copyright N...

Page 3: ...th screw bands 20 4 2 5 Pole mounting procedure with brackets 21 4 3 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION 23 4 3 1 Health and Safety for electrical installation 23 4 3 2 Property Damage Warnings for electrical installation 23 4 3 3 Connections 24 4 3 4 Grounding Earthing 27 4 3 5 Connection of the antenna cable 28 4 3 6 Cleaning procedure for RF cable connectors 29 4 3 7 Antenna cable connector assembly 32 4 3...

Page 4: ...fiber connection 46 4 4 COMMISSIONING FLOW CHART 47 5 ALARMS 49 5 1 BITE AND ALARMS 49 5 2 TROUBLESHOOTING 49 5 3 STATUS LED ALARMS 49 5 4 EXTERNAL ALARM INPUTS AND OUTPUTS 50 6 MAINTENANCE 51 6 1 GENERAL 51 6 2 REPLACING THE FAN UNIT 52 6 3 CLEANING THE HEAT SINK 53 7 APPENDIX 54 7 1 ILLUSTRATIONS 54 7 2 SPECIFICATIONS 55 7 3 SPARE PARTS 55 7 4 LIST OF CHANGES 55 8 INDEX 56 ...

Page 5: ...figure 4 18 Alarm connector 38 figure 4 19 RS485 28 VDC connector 38 figure 4 20 Local interface connector 39 figure 4 21 Contents of the Opus short plug kit 42 figure 4 22 LC APC patch cable requirements 42 figure 4 23 Opus short plug clamp and nut 43 figure 4 24 Simplex split gasket 43 figure 4 25 Duplex split gasket 43 figure 4 26 Simplex cavity A 44 figure 4 27 Duplex cavity A B 44 figure 4 28...

Page 6: ...ace ICP3 Intercept Point 3rd order ID No Identification Number ION Intelligent Optical Network LED Light Emitting Diode LMT Local Maintenance Terminal LTE Long Term Evolution MIMO Multiple Input Multiple Output MS Mobile Station MU Main Unit NF Noise Figure OMC Operations and Maintenance Center OTRx Optical Transceiver PIM Passive Intermodulation Pin Input power Pout Output power Rev Revision RF R...

Page 7: ...tion measures to avoid the possibility of close proximity to the antenna 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 ac...

Page 8: ... 2 GHz o 1 for frequencies from 2 GHz to 300 GHz 2 Notice For installations which have to comply with FCC RF exposure requirements the antenna selection and installation must be completed in a way to ensure compliance with those FCC requirements Depending on the RF frequency rated output power antenna gain and the loss between the repeater and antenna the minimum distance D to be maintained betwee...

Page 9: ... obtained at http www hc sc gc ca ewh semt pubs radiation radio_guide lignes_direct eng php Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment French Cet appareil est conforme à FCC Partie15 d Industrie Canada RSS standard exempts de licence s Son utilisation est soumise à Les deux conditions suivantes 1 ...

Page 10: ...ul interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense 8 Note For a Class B digital device or peripheral This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules ...

Page 11: ...tion by FCC LICENSEES and QUALIFIED INSTALLERS You MUST have an FCC LICENSE or express consent of an FCC Licensee to operate this device Unauthorized use may result in significant forfeiture penalties including penalties in excess of 100 000 for each continuing violation CE Alert sign to R TTE To be sold exclusively to mobile operators or authorized installers no harmonized frequency bands operati...

Page 12: ...y 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 This product meets the requirements of the R TTE directive and the Declaration of Conformity DoC itself A current version of the CE DoC is included in this manual CD delivered Any updated version of the ...

Page 13: ...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 Kong Mail Unit...

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Page 15: ...on of a Master Unit depends on the number of the Remote Units and the frequency range RF signals are transported to and from the Remote Units via optical fibers 2 2 ION U High Power Remote Units The ION U is an optical fiber based DAS system that efficiently takes the outputs of multiple Base Transceiver Stations BTS sectors and converts those RF signals to optical to send them over fiber optic ca...

Page 16: ...nversion of the input optical signal Automatic Gain Control AGC of each converted signal to compensate for optical losses RF amplification of the converted RF signal for transmission while maintaining an excellent signal to noise ratio RF filtering to reject spurious emissions In the Uplink UL path the Remote Unit provides RF amplification to boost the signals received by the antennas to maintain ...

Page 17: ...usage and operation of the Remote Units 4 2 High Power RU Mechanical Installation 4 2 1 Health and Safety for mechanical installation Read and observe chapter 1 2 Health and Safety 1 Caution Risk of injury by the considerable weight of the unit 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...

Page 18: ...cifications in the data sheet for the unit Install the unit vertically with the fan unit at the top A maximum tilt angle of 25 from a vertical position must be maintained as shown in the following illustrations 8 Notice A spacing of 50 mm 1 97 inch around the unit is required 9 Notice To ensure sufficient airflow when mounting the unit in enclosed spaces two lid openings one for the air inlet and ...

Page 19: ... of the drilling holes for pitches refer to figure 4 1 Wall mounting Drill four holes at the marked positions and insert dowels 2 Mount the brackets A to the wall using the M8x80 screws B split lock washers C and washers D figure 4 1 Wall mounting pitches 3 Hang the Remote Unit into the upper bracket insert it to the lower bracket and fasten it to the lower bracket with the M8x25 screws E split lo...

Page 20: ...cket figure 4 2 Pole mounting pitches figure 4 3 Pole mounting screw bands figure 4 4 Pole mounting fasten RU 1 Use two screw bands B for the upper and one for the lower bracket to fasten the two brackets A to the pole 2 Place the bands around the pole or post and feed the loose end into the lock and tighten the slotted screw securely When the screw is turned clockwise it acts as a worm drive pull...

Page 21: ... column must not exceed 120 mm 4 7 inch figure 4 5 Pole mounting max diameter 4 2 5 Pole mounting procedure with brackets The pole mounting kit with brackets includes two mounting brackets A two counter brackets B four threaded bolts C flat F and split lock G washers hexagon E and locking D nuts to mount the brackets to the pole and two M8x25 screws H flat F and split lock G washers to attach the ...

Page 22: ...Place the pre mounted brackets with threaded bolts to the pole or post slide the counter bracket B on the threaded bolts and fasten the kit with a flat washer F split lock washer G and the locking nut D Note When fastening the brackets make sure that they are installed congruently and not at an angle to each other To determine the distance between the clamps refer to figure 4 7 Pole mounting pitch...

Page 23: ...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 electronic components 7 Notice To avoid corrosion at the connectors caused by electro...

Page 24: ...4 User s Manual for ION U 4 3 3 Connections The ION U RU ports and connectors shown in the following are located at the base of the RU figure 4 10 ION U H 7P 80 85P 17 E P 19P AC version connector flange A B C D E F H G I J ...

Page 25: ...or transmitting and receiving signals to and from an antenna antenna splitter or cross band coupler 4 3 10 type female STATUS This LED provides a visual warning of an alarm condition The color of the LED indicates the severity of the alarm LED OPTICAL This connector is used to connect an optical fiber cable to receive downlink signals from and to send uplink signals back to the OTRx module of the ...

Page 26: ...ange ION U High Power RU Connectors Indicators Port Conn Purpose Type All except MAINS The connectors and indicators for the AC and the DC version are identical except for the MAINS connector MAINS This connector provides the power to RU models that use standard DC 60 to 48 Vdc power M6 bolts hex nut washers J J ...

Page 27: ...l devices figure 4 12 Grounding bolts figure 4 13 Grounding bolt schematic view 2 After loosening the hex nut s connect the earth bonding cable between the two washers as illustrated in the figures above 3 Then fasten all parts again by tightening the hex nut s 4 Connect the other end of the ground wire to a suitable permanent ground Note Ground of a second unit for example RU EU has to be connect...

Page 28: ...ing 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 Remote Unit Attention To minimize passive inter modulation PIM distortion attention has to be paid to the physical condition of the connector junctions Do not use connectors that show signs of corrosion on the metal surface Prevent the ingre...

Page 29: ... 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 air Warning Flammable material Risk of fire Keep away from sources of ignition Caution Eye irritant product Risk of eye irritation Avoid contact with eyes and skin...

Page 30: ...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 drenched with isopropyl alcohol 8 Clean in the similar way the connector of the connected cable Remove protective caps from the unit connector first ...

Page 31: ...l 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 32: ... 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 33: ...e power source to the RU Do not connect the cable to the RU s Mains connector at this time The power source must be interruptible 3 The Mains cable must be properly secured observing local regulations and electrical codes Be sure to allow enough slack in the cable at the RU to plug or unplug the cable into the Mains connector of the RU 4 Wire the power cable to the junction box or receptacle Refer...

Page 34: ...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 interrupted with an external m...

Page 35: ...l codes Be sure to allow enough slack in the cable at the RU to mount or dismount the cable into the DC Mains connector of the RU Unscrew the two M3 x 12 captive screws and take off the cover from the DC Mains connector housing At the RU housing the cover is inserted into a recess so first lift the cover at the front and carefully pull it out from the recess Then remove the rubber plug Double lug ...

Page 36: ...erting it into the recess at the repeater cabinet and fastening the two M3 x 12 captive screws Attention For the DC power supply connection a minimum cross section of 6 6 mm2 AWG 9 per potential is required Each wire must observe the applicable national regulations regarding loop impedance voltage drop and methods of installation Make sure to connect the correct voltage to the unit To ensure water...

Page 37: ...shed in Otherwise the connectors might be damaged The cable bridge connector provides two notches the EU connector two noses figure 4 16 EU connector and cable bridge figure 4 17 Mounting the EU cable bridge Take the cable bridge connector at the connector coupler and insert it carefully to the EU connector Use the green markings to align the connector turn it without pressure until the noses catc...

Page 38: ...inder 712 Series Pin Assignment 1 EXT_IN_1 2 GND_Isolated 3 EXT_IN_2 4 EXT_Out_1_normally closed 5 EXT_Out_1_common 6 EXT_Out_2_normally open 7 EXT_Out_2_common 8 EXT_Out_2_normally closed figure 4 18 Alarm connector table 4 4 Alarm connector pinning 4 3 11 RS 485 28 V port This 5 pin connector provides RS 485 communications and 28 VDC power Front View 5 Pin Binder 712 Series Pin Assignment 1 28V ...

Page 39: ...he initial setup of the RU Front View RJ45 Pin Assignment 1 TXD 2 TXD 3 RXD 4 5 6 RXD 7 8 figure 4 20 Local interface connector table 4 6 Local interface connector pinning 4 3 13 Coupling probe The coupling probe is a QMA measurement probe that allows the measurement of the antenna output without disconnecting the antenna The coupling is as follows Port Coupling dB typ 700 MHz 57 800 850 MHz 56 19...

Page 40: ...ead zone of the reflectometer These measurements must be made with a sufficient length of optical fiber at the input and output of the device which has to be measured Fiber System Installation Fiber cable connectors have to be of the same type LC APC8 as the connectors used for the unit The fiber optic cables are connected to the optical transceiver Notice Angled connectors are not compatible with...

Page 41: ...pected and cleaned prior to mating The goal is to eliminate any dust or contamination and to provide a clean environment for the fiber optic connection When you clean fiber components always complete the following steps carefully Caution Laser radiation Risk of eye injury in operation Do not stare into the beam do not view it directly or with optical instruments 1 Turn off the ION system laser sou...

Page 42: ...cluded with the delivery of the RU has the following components figure 4 21 Contents of the Opus short plug kit The LC APC patch cables must meet the following requirements shown in figure 4 22 for use with the RU and the Opus short plug kit figure 4 22 LC APC patch cable requirements Note You must pay close attention to the integrity of the fiber during the assembly process 6 5 3 1 4 2 Duplex spl...

Page 43: ...h cable as shown figure 4 23 Opus short plug clamp and nut Simplex Cable Duplex Cable Place the simplex split gasket on the cable using the split on the side of the gasket with the larger diameter of the gasket toward the front Place the duplex split gasket on the cables using the split on both sides of the gasket with the larger diameter of the gasket toward the front Ensure that the channel posi...

Page 44: ...ce Ensure that the channel positioning is correct as shown figure 4 26 Simplex cavity A figure 4 27 Duplex cavity A B Align and assemble LC support with split gasket or and clamp Insert this assembly into the plug body as shown The inside pin of the clamp must be aligned with the groove in the split gasket figure 4 28 Assemble Opus short plug figure 4 29 Insert LC connector plug into plug body 5 5...

Page 45: ...lug s collar to remove the protection cap figure 4 31 Remove Opus short plug protective cap Push the plug body into the receptacle until the collar is in the locked position The UNLOCKED label on the connector body will no longer be visible when the connector is properly locked into the receptacle on the RU figure 4 32 Insert Opus short plug into RU receptacle 1 5 1 Protective cap 2 click Unlocked...

Page 46: ...rt plug from RU 4 3 16 Optional equipment for optical fiber connection To ease the optical connection additional equipment is available as an option optical LC APC pigtail 5000 mm ready made optical pigtail kit with Opus connector and protective tube 5000 mm figure 4 34 Optional pigtail kit For connecting disconnecting the Opus plug of the optical pigtail kit see chapters 4 3 15 2 and 4 3 15 3 1 ...

Page 47: ...4 Commissioning User s Manual for ION U Page 47 4 4 Commissioning Flow Chart PE 1 2 3 ...

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Page 49: ...an be checked via the Master Unit for details please refer to the ION U Site Manager software manual Locally the status can be checked at the LED 5 3 Status LED Alarms For local supervision a status LED on the connector flange of the Remote Unit provides a visual indication of possible reasons for alarms The color of the LED indicates the severity of the alarm Detailed alarm information is availab...

Page 50: ...uipment connected to external outputs or by effects from such equipment With the external alarm inputs it is possible to monitor the status of connected devices e g a UPS via software All alarm inputs are normally high 5 V without connection The polarity high low can be set via the software at the Master Unit for details please see the appropriate ION U software manual The device to be monitored m...

Page 51: ...on the modules Note When sending back the unit use appropriate packaging Use of the original packaging for shipping the unit is strongly recommended Note Defective parts should only be replaced by original parts from the supplier All service work performed inside the housing is performed at the users own risk Note Ensure the Remote Unit has been disconnected from mains power during maintenance Not...

Page 52: ...structions in chapter 6 1 General before starting with the replacement 1 Switch off the Remote Unit Make sure that mains power is disconnected for the following replacement procedure Then proceed as follows 2 Unscrew the four Pan head screws two at each side of the cabinet and remove the fan cover 3 Unscrew and disconnect the fan connector and unscrew the four Pan head screws the fan plate is fast...

Page 53: ...6 2 Replacing the Fan Unit Caution Risk of injury by flying particles when compressed air is used Wear protective clothing especially protective glasses 3 Use compressed air max 5 bars to blow out any dust dirt or other debris in the heat sink from back to front 4 If 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 ...

Page 54: ... for ION U 7 Appendix 7 1 Illustrations figure 7 1 ION U H 7P 80 85P 17 E P 19P required space R45 min 1 2 5 75 R 1 0 0 m in 1 50 21 Airflow Power IN C able E xtension U nit C able bridge to Protective Tube Kit 1 76 R 824 45 min 21 92 ...

Page 55: ...kit 5 m 7704209 xx Pole mounting kit M2 cab 7661538 Pole mounting kit M2 cab with brackets 7690784 Wall mounting kit M2 cab 7661581 One of the three mounting kits has to be ordered separately They are not contained within the standard equipment The manufacturer reserves the right to replace the spare parts listed above by equivalent substitutes Note Only the spare parts listed above are FRUs and c...

Page 56: ...act Addresses Customer Support 13 14 Coupling Port 39 D DC Mains Connector 35 Declaration of Conformity DoC 12 E Extension Unit Port 37 F Fiber Optical Components Cleaning Procedure 41 System Installation 40 G Grounding Earthing 27 H Health and Safety 7 I Illustrations 54 Installation Electrical 23 Mechanical 17 L LC APC Patch Cable Requirements 42 Local Interface Port 39 M Mains Connector 33 Main...

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