LTE 700 MHz MobileAccessVE Instant Coverage Solution User Manual
VII
Table of Contents
1
Overview ............................................................................................................................. 1
1.1
Key Features and Capabilities ....................................................................................................... 2
1.2
System Architecture ..................................................................................................................... 3
1.3
System Elements ......................................................................................................................... 4
1.3.1
VE Control Unit (VCU) ......................................................................................................... 4
1.3.1.1
VCU Front Panel ..................................................................................................... 4
1.3.1.2
VCU Rear Panel ...................................................................................................... 6
1.3.2
VE Access Pod (VAP) .......................................................................................................... 6
1.4
System Monitoring and Management............................................................................................. 8
1.4.1
Integration with an External Fault Management System ........................................................ 8
2
Installation Workflow ......................................................................................................... 9
3
Infrastructure Requirements and Layout Planning ........................................................ 10
3.1
General Information on Location and Connections ....................................................................... 10
3.2
Infrastructure Requirements ....................................................................................................... 11
3.3
Coverage and Installation Planning ............................................................................................. 12
3.3.1
Types of Environments ..................................................................................................... 12
3.3.1.1
Standard Environment .......................................................................................... 13
3.3.1.2
Open Environment ............................................................................................... 13
3.3.1.3
Dense Environment: ............................................................................................. 13
3.3.1.4
Combination of Environments ............................................................................... 13
3.4
Planning VAP Layout .................................................................................................................. 14
3.4.1
RF Coverage Factors ......................................................................................................... 14
3.4.2
Mapping Locations ............................................................................................................ 14
3.4.3
Optional Directional Antennas ........................................................................................... 14
3.4.4
Installation Plan Example .................................................................................................. 15
4
VCU Unit Installation and Provisioning .......................................................................... 17
4.1
VCU Kit Contents ....................................................................................................................... 17
4.2
VCU Physical Installation ............................................................................................................ 18
4.2.1
Master VCU Installation ..................................................................................................... 18
4.2.1.1
Master VCU Alarm Output Connections .................................................................. 19
4.2.2
Slave VCU Installation ....................................................................................................... 20
4.3
Ethernet Cable Connections to VAPs............................................................................................ 21
