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BLiNQ Networks Inc.

X-1200 Intelligent Wireless Backhaul System

Installation Guide

Release 1.0

Issue 01 D1

April 2014

Summary of Contents for X-1200

Page 1: ...BLiNQ Networks Inc X 1200 Intelligent Wireless Backhaul System Installation Guide Release 1 0 Issue 01 D1 April 2014 ...

Page 2: ...y 2014 1 0 Final Document April 2014 1 0 D1 Label Update Approvals Compliance update including Antenna Contact Information BLiNQ Networks Inc 400 March Road Suite 240 Ottawa ON K2K 3H4 Web Site http www blinqnetworks com Sales Inquiries Email sales blinqnetworks com Telephone 1 613 599 3388 x280 Customer Support Web http www blinqnetworks com support Email support blinqnetworks com Telephone 1 613...

Page 3: ... Remote Backhaul Modules 14 6 3 Mounting to a Pole or Wall 14 6 3 1 Attaching Pole Clamps to Mounting Bracket 14 6 3 2 Mounting with U or V Clamps 16 6 3 3 Mounting with Steel Straps 17 6 3 4 Mounting onto a Wall 18 6 4 Assembling the Module Brackets 19 6 4 1 Attach Elevation Bracket 19 6 4 2 Attach Azimuth Bracket 21 6 5 Installing the Power Supply Unit Optional 23 6 5 1 Installing the PSU Bracke...

Page 4: ...igure 1 Module Casing Labels 2 Figure 2 Hub Module 6 Figure 3 Remote Backhaul Module 6 Figure 4 Pole Wall Mount Bracket 15 Figure 5 Attaching Pole Clamps to Pole Wall Mount Bracket 15 Figure 6 Attaching Assembled Pole Wall Mount Bracket to Pole with U Clamp or V Clamp 17 Figure 7 Attaching Assemble Pole Wall Mount Bracket to Pole with Straps 18 Figure 8 Attaching Assembled Pole Wall Mount Bracket ...

Page 5: ...ure 40 RBM Vertical Plane Adjustment via Elevation Bracket 48 Figure 41 RBM Theta Adjustment Via Elevation Bracket Mounting Holes 49 List of Tables Table 1 X 1200 System Specifications 4 Table 2 Required Items for Hub Module Installation 8 Table 3 Required Items for Remote Backhaul Module Installation 9 Table 4 Summary of Required Installation Tools Not Provided by BLiNQ Networks 9 Table 5 Recomme...

Page 6: ...BLiNQ Networks Inc X 1200 System Installation Guide Release 1 0 Confidential Restricted Use and Duplication Page vi Issue 01 D1 This Page Intentionally Left Blank ...

Page 7: ...e making any of the connections to the antenna used with the Hub Use only a damp cloth for cleaning Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners Disconnect the power before cleaning Disconnect the power when the unit is stored for long periods Do not locate the outdoor unit near power lines or other electrical power circuits The system must be properly grounded to protect against power surges and accumul...

Page 8: ...amage service outages and serious injury Reasons for lightning damage can be summarized as follows Poorly grounded antenna sites that can conduct high lightning strike energy into equipment Lack of properly installed lightning protection equipment that can cause equipment failures from lightning induced currents An overvoltage protection system provides a means by which the energy may enter earth ...

Page 9: ...industry practices Install lightning surge arrestors in series with the Ethernet and power cables at the point of entry to the building If the power cable does not enter the building the location is at the installer s discretion In each case the grounding wire should be connected to the same termination point used for the tower or mast Provide direct grounding from the unit the mounting bracket th...

Page 10: ...signal reliability maximizes system performance The X 1200 system delivers 11 bps Hz spectral efficiency The system is designed for use in multiple applications that include small cell mobile backhaul optical fiber cable extension and enterprise data backhaul services by providing up to 400 Mbps of throughput in dual 2x20 MHz channels Table 1 lists the system specifications Table 1 X 1200 System S...

Page 11: ...AM Protocols HTTP S TCP IP UDP S FTP SSH MECHANICAL ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE RBM Dimensions 12 6 x 8 3 x 5 1 32 x 21 x 13 cm Hub Dimensions 15 0 x 18 0 x 5 1 38 x 46 x 13 cm Weight Hub RBM RBM 8 8 lbs 4 0 kg Hub 15 5 lbs 7 0 kg Temperature Range 45 C to 55 C 49 F to 131 F Enclosure Protection IP67 Compliance EMC FCC Part 15 Subpart B C E ICES 003 Class B Radio FCC Part 90z RSS 197 Safety UL CSA 60...

Page 12: ...s Hub Module HM A sector controller which serves as the aggregation point controlling up to 4 Remote Backhaul Modules RBMs featuring an integral Beam Steering Antenna Figure 2 Hub Module Remote Backhaul Module RBM A subscriber unit that is installed outdoors on customer premises including public infrastructure assets such as light and utility poles in mobile backhaul applications RBMs feature an i...

Page 13: ...twork Provisioning PAGE 51 Safety Warnings Important Service and Warranty Information Overvoltage Lightning Surge Protection Operating Sector Frequency Check HM and RBM Pre Installation Checks and Service Provisioning General Safety Information Adjusting the Hub Module Using the BSI Feature and Adjusting the Module Equipment Distance and Orientation Mounting to a Pole or Wall Assembling the Module...

Page 14: ...ominal 1 m long 4 Outdoor rated Shielded Ethernet cable CAT5e or better 100 meters Not provided by BLiNQ Networks 5 Ethernet cable connector and environmental housing with shielded RJ45 connectors 1 Provided by BLiNQ Networks 6 SFP fiber and connectors if optional fiber optic Ethernet possibility is to be used Not provided by BLiNQ Networks 7 Power Cable Shielded 18 AWG 2 conductors 90C water resi...

Page 15: ...rge Arrester 1 Optional 8 Access to NOC Server Providing FTP SysLog SNMP Browser and DNS Services 1 9 Basic Portable Personal Computer PC with NIC Ethernet port required 1 Not provided by BLiNQ Networks 10 Miscellaneous hardware and software as required for example wrench compass as required Not provided by BLiNQ Networks 11 Power Supply Unit PSU Kit includes PSU PSU bracket and associated hardwar...

Page 16: ...Guide Release 1 0 Confidential Restricted Use and Duplication Page 10 Issue 01 D1 No Description 13 Metric 7mm nut driver socket for the power supply mounting nuts 14 Metric 8mm nut driver socket for Beam Steering Antenna studs mounting to bracket ...

Page 17: ...ks and Service Provisioning This section requires use of the BLiNQ X 1200 WebUI The X 1200 WebUI is the configuration tool for use with X 1200 HMs and RBMs It is a standard web application that runs directly on the X 1200 equipment through the default port for HTTP that is port 80 and is accessible at URL http IP of the node For instructions on how to use the X 1200 WebUI refer to the X 1200 Syste...

Page 18: ... set to Enabled RF Frequency Max Transmit Power Preamble Phase Index Optional Rate Adaption Optional d Optional Provision these HM system parameters as needed through the Setup System Page either before or after installation System Identification including Name Location Contact Description Ethernet Port Configuration Management Interface IP Address For more information refer to the X 1200 System U...

Page 19: ...tion 6 4 1 Attach Elevation Bracket page 19 Section 6 4 2 Attach Azimuth Bracket page 21 Section 6 5 Installing the Power Supply Unit Optional page 23 Section 6 6 Installing the Module onto a Mounting Bracket page 26 Section 6 7 Grounding and Overvoltage Protection Instructions page 28 Section 6 8 Connecting to DC Power page 31 Section 6 9 Verifying Basic Installation page 33 Section 6 10 Connecti...

Page 20: ...upplier for the recommended distance between RBMs for your particular installation When mounting the RBMs ensure they are oriented so that the power cable connectors point downward 6 3 Mounting to a Pole or Wall The following sections describe how to attach a mounting bracket to either a pole or wall Section 6 3 1 Attaching Pole Clamps to Mounting Bracket recommended for pole diameters up to 4 in ...

Page 21: ...om of the pole wall mounting bracket aligning the bolt holes of the clamps with those of the bracket 2 Use the socket wrench to lightly tighten the self tapping bolts through the clamp holes into the holes on the back of the bracket do not over tighten 3 Use the torque wrench to tighten down the self tapping bolts and finish the installation of the pole clamps to the pole wall mount bracket do not...

Page 22: ...embled Pole Wall Mount Bracket to Pole with U Clamp or V Clamp and follow these steps 1 Select a mounting location on the pole and place the pole clamp notches from the assembled pole wall mounting bracket against the pole Ensure the orientation cut out is pointing up see Figure 4 Pole Wall Mount Bracket 2 Insert one U bolt or V bolt through the top of the pole wall mount bracket Install the washe...

Page 23: ... or larger using metal straps refer to Figure 7 Attaching Assemble Pole Wall Mount Bracket to Pole with Straps and follow these steps 1 Assemble the two steel straps and the assembled pole wall mounting bracket together by threading the straps through the top and bottom strap slots of the bracket respectively 2 Select a mounting location on the pole and place the steel straps with the assembled po...

Page 24: ... To install the pole wall mount bracket onto a wall refer to Figure 8 Attaching Assembled Pole Wall Mount Bracket to Wall and follow these steps 1 Identify an area on the wall that meets the safety space and environmental requirements for the HM or RBM 2 Place the pole wall mounting bracket onto the location on the wall Mark the locations of the four wall mounting holes using a black marker 3 If r...

Page 25: ... to Wall 6 4 Assembling the Module Brackets Assemble the HM or RBM brackets BEFORE installing the HM or RBM onto an installed pole wall mount bracket The mounting brackets offer three degrees of adjustment elevation up tilt up to 30 degrees azimuth up to 25 degrees and theta of up to 10 6 4 1 Attach Elevation Bracket Required parts and tools Elevation bracket and associated hardware from X 1200 Mo...

Page 26: ...evation bracket bolts x4 10 8Nm or 8lbf ft Mount the elevation bracket in the top center on the HM or RBM The Elevation bracket allows for an adjustment range of 0 30 degrees up tilt only You achieve this by moving the module assembly within two central slots on the bracket and releasing tightening four side bolts two at the top and two within the central slots Elevation Bracket Bolts and Washers ...

Page 27: ...ion bracket to the unit do not over tighten 4 Use the torque wrench to evenly tighten down all four bolts and finish the installation of the elevation bracket to the module do not over tighten Follow the Torque setting from Table 7 Recommended Torque Values for Elevation Bracket Bolts Figure 11 Attaching Elevation Bracket to Back of Module 6 4 2 Attach Azimuth Bracket Required parts and tools Azim...

Page 28: ...lace a lock washer and then a flat washer on to each of the four bolts 3 Thread by hand the four bolts through the bolt holes on both sides of the elevation bracket into the bolt holes of the azimuth bracket Make sure the azimuth bracket sits flat within the elevation bracket while doing this step 4 Use the socket wrench to lightly tighten all four bolts do not over tighten NOTE During the final i...

Page 29: ...y Unit PSU bracket and associated hardware from X 1200 Power Supply Unit PSU Installation Kit Socket wrench with 3 8 in driver head with long and short in and 7 16 in sockets Torque wrench 3 8 in head with range for 4 60Nm or 3 45lbf ft Cable ties as needed Table 9 Recommended Torque Values for PSU Bracket Bolts Item Description Torque Note 1 Power supply bracket bolts x2 10 8Nm or 8lbf ft Mount t...

Page 30: ...ws you to convert from another power source i e North America 120 Volts to 48 Vdc To install the PSU bracket onto the module see Section 6 5 1 Installing the PSU Bracket Figure 16 Power Supply Unit PSU Required parts and tools Installed Power Supply Unit PSU bracket on module Socket wrench in driver head with long and short in and 7 16 in sockets Torque wrench in head with range for 4 60Nm or 3 45...

Page 31: ... on the PSU bracket Position the PSU so that the AC cable access is at the top and the DC output cable access is at the bottom 2 Place a lock washer on each of the PSU studs then position and tighten the PSU nuts to the specified torque Follow the Torque setting from Table 9 Recommended Torque Values for PSU Bracket Bolts 3 Route the AC cable to allow for adjustments when the unit swings up to fin...

Page 32: ...les from the PSU If needed see section 6 11 Cable Management for more information Figure 19 Module with PSU Installed 6 6 Installing the Module onto a Mounting Bracket Prerequisites Attached elevation and azimuth brackets on back of HM or RBM Mounted pole wall mounting bracket Required parts and tools Pole wall mount bracket locknut hardware from X 1200 Module Installation Kit See Figure 20 Pole W...

Page 33: ...top of the azimuth bracket from the pole wall mount bracket Thread a locknut by hand onto the two bolts 3 Place a washer and then thread a locknut by hand onto the one bolt protruding through the bottom of the pole wall mount bracket from the azimuth bracket 4 Use the socket wrench to evenly tighten all three locknuts do not over tighten NOTE During final installation you loosen these bolts to adj...

Page 34: ...ternally grounded using a customer supplied ground cable before power is applied Contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority or a qualified electrician if you are uncertain whether suitable grounding or shielding from electrical surge is available Lightning surge arresters may only be connected and installed by a qualified electrician If used Always ensure that the power is OFF before ...

Page 35: ... Lightning Surge Arrestor To install a lightning surge arrester sold separately by BLiNQ Networks follow these general steps 1 Mount the arrester close to the entry of the building if the signals are entering a building Mount the unit with the strain reliefs facing the ground as shown in Figure 23 Wiring of Lightning Surge Arrester Sold by BLiNQ Networks 2 Remove the cover screws using a medium sl...

Page 36: ...iefs on the bottom of the unit 10 Using wire strippers strip back the DC cable jacket about 1 in 25 4 mm to expose the two wires then strip the insulation about 3 8 in 9 5 mm from each wire 11 Insert the Ground Return RTN wire into DC of the four position power terminal strip the top position and the 48 Vdc wire into DC of the power terminal strip the bottom position and tighten each wire down to ...

Page 37: ...ith no stripping of either the external sheathing or any of the internal wires When connecting the HM or RBM to DC power Ensure the input is 48 Vdc and powered from an approved AC DC power supply or from a DC source separated from AC mains by double or reinforced insulation Ensure that the power can be conveniently removed if necessary by disconnecting the DC power connector plug from the back of ...

Page 38: ... the designated circuits 3 Align the DC power cable connector with the two prong key inside of the DC power connector receptacle on the module then push the cable connector into the connector receptacle and hand tighten the connector screw until fully seated 4 Connect the other end of the DC power cable to the 48 Vdc supply ensuring that you comply with the electrical codes for your installation l...

Page 39: ...Page 33 Issue 01 D1 6 9 Verifying Basic Installation On connection of DC power to the HM or RBM verify its operational state by checking the LED located on the bottom of the unit As the HM or RBM starts up the LED runs through the states shown in Figure 24 HM and RBM LED States Figure 24 HM and RBM LED States ...

Page 40: ...cased in the environmental housing Figure 25 Ethernet Connector Encased in Environmental Housing Note Avoid leaving an excessive amount of wire wrapped in a loop at either end of the Ethernet cable run BLiNQ Networks recommends leaving a maximum of three to four turns of cable to prevent Electrostatic Discharge ESD build up on cable Do not run the Ethernet cable close to other cables and machinery...

Page 41: ...lly aligned with the gland body and then screwing on the seal compression cover Do not tighten yet You want the cable to still move easily within the assembly 4 If needed remove the cover cap from the external RJ45 Ethernet connector port located on the underside of the module if needed see Figure 28 Hub Module Showing All Connectors on page 38 5 Plug the Ethernet cable into the external Ethernet ...

Page 42: ...ations to further protect the Ethernet cable run to the installation location against physical damage No further configuration is needed however the connection of an SFP fiber connector to the HM disables the RJ45 port Note The RJ45 Ethernet interface on the HM has priority over the Small Form factor Pluggable SFP Gigabit Ethernet interface If for example an on site technician connects to the HM l...

Page 43: ... Cable Management 5 Use cable tie wraps to secure the cables for example to an available opening on the mounting bracket or to the dedicated cable management slots on the PSU mount If needed evenly space the tie wraps throughout the dressed length Tighten tie wraps by hand only Drip Loop Cable Tie Wrap Ground Cable Cable Tie Wrap Ground Cable Module without PSU Module with PSU ...

Page 44: ...he Hub Module Typically you do not need to adjust the HM but if needed i e to correctly position an antenna the mounting brackets offer three degrees of adjustment elevation up tilt up to 30 degrees azimuth up to 25 degrees and theta of up to 10 degrees In addition the Beam Steering Antenna allows a down tilt adjustment capability of 0 10 degrees Prerequisites Attached elevation and azimuth bracke...

Page 45: ...ment via Azimuth Bracket 2 Use the ratchet wrench to lightly tighten the bottom locknut in place to the pole wall mount bracket Do not over tighten 3 Repeat Step 1 along the vertical plane to obtain the optimal vertical elevation position for the HM This needs to be done while keeping the optimal horizontal position Figure 30 HM Vertical Plane Adjustment via Elevation Bracket 4 Use the socket wren...

Page 46: ...HM bolt it down to its mount as follows Note Depending on how elevated the HM is some of the bolts may be hard to torque down using the torque wrench due to limited access to the back of the unit In those cases tighten the bolts down by hand a Use the socket wrench to evenly tighten all three locknuts to the pole wall mount bracket do not over tighten then use a torque wrench to tighten down all t...

Page 47: ...tenna unit Down tilt Hub integral mounting bracket Four 4 in bolts and washers for mounting bracket to X 1200 HM Four 4 locking nuts to fit flat head M5 X 0 8mm posts to mount bracket to Beam Steering Antenna One 1 x Control cable assembly Four 4 x RF cables N Type to N Type 7 2 1 Installing the Bracket on to the Beam Steering Antenna To make the installation easier first install the Beam Steering...

Page 48: ...ecified torque Follow the Torque setting from Table 14 Recommended Torque Values for Antenna Bracket Nuts 7 2 2 Mounting the Antenna Assembly on to HM The Beam Steering Antenna mounts onto the outside casing of the Hub Module HM There are four 4 dedicated mounting holes two 2 on each side of the HM Required parts and tools Beam Steering Antenna with mounted Beam Steering Antenna bracket see Sectio...

Page 49: ...losure Figure 34 Hub Module Antenna Mounting Holes 2 Place a lock washer on the back of each of the four 4 bolts 3 Thread by hand each of the bolts into the mounting holes Ensure that you align the mounting bracket holes and the holes on the module Note Keep the top bolts lose until antenna HM is aligned tuned 4 Use the socket wrench to lightly tighten the bolts of the antenna bracket to the unit ...

Page 50: ...Description Torque Note 1 Control cable assembly x1 0 9Nm or 8lbf in Mount the control cable from the HM to the Beam Steering Antenna 2 RF cables N Type x4 0 9Nm or 8lbf in Mount the RF cables from the HM to the Beam Steering Antenna Figure 36 Beam Steering Antenna RF Connections Figure 37 RF Connections on the Hub Module Control Interface Connector RF1 Licensed Band Connector RF2 Licensed Band Co...

Page 51: ...ency Licensed Band RF2 Radio Frequency Licensed Band RF3 Radio Frequency Unlicensed Band RF4 Radio Frequency Unlicensed Band Thread the connector from one end of the RF cable onto the RFx connector on the Beam Steering Antenna Thread the other end of the RF cable onto the corresponding RFx connector on the Hub Module for instance connect RF1 licensed on the Beam Steering Antenna with RF1 licensed ...

Page 52: ...lect the quality strength of the RF signal it receives from the HM When the frequency of the tone from the RBM is louder and higher this indicates that the RF signal from the HM is of better quality You move the RBM on its axis and bolt it down to its mount when the loudest and highest frequency tone is heard indicating the best signal from the HM has been found You then create a radio link by ins...

Page 53: ...mended Torque Values for RBM Bracket Bolts Item Description Torque Note 1 Pole wall mount bracket locknuts x3 16 3Nm or 12lbf ft 2 Azimuth bracket bolts x4 16 3Nm or 12lbf ft 3 Elevation bracket bolts x4 10 8Nm or 8lbf ft To use the audible tone of the BSI feature when installing RBMs as feedback to indicate the strongest best RF signal from the serving HM follow these steps 1 Typically the RBM au...

Page 54: ...de of the expected HM direction Figure 39 RBM Horizontal Plane Adjustment via Azimuth Bracket The loudest and highest frequency BSI tone indicates the strongest best RF signal direction from the HM Mark this position with the black marker as it is the optimal position for the RBM along the horizontal plane Figure 39 RBM Horizontal Plane Adjustment via Azimuth Bracket 7 Use the ratchet wrench to li...

Page 55: ...he unit In those cases tighten the bolts down by hand a Use the socket wrench to evenly tighten all three locknuts to the pole wall mount bracket do not over tighten then use a torque wrench to tighten down all three locknuts to finish the installation do not over tighten See Table 17 Recommended Torque Values for RBM Bracket Bolts for torque values b Use the socket wrench to evenly tighten all fo...

Page 56: ...ge 50 Issue 01 D1 This prevents the RBM from entering BSI mode again while up on its mount due to for example a power outage scheduled maintenance or software upgrade activities which in turn prevents the RBM from seeing its Ethernet connection causing the RBM to enter BSI mode again if was still set to Enabled ...

Page 57: ...ge 51 Issue 01 D1 9 System and Network Provisioning Once the mounting and installation of the X 1200 system modules is complete and their operational states have been verified as normal perform the tasks described in the chapter System Provisioning of the X 1200 System User Guide as applicable for your network ...

Page 58: ...s do not pose health risks Like other devices that emit RF energy such as computers and microwave ovens the level of RF emissions from BLiNQ devices is too low to cause harm Further BLiNQ wireless networking devices emit far lower levels of RF energy than cellular and cordless telephones and are almost always used further away from the human body To prevent unnecessary exposure to RF energy Always...

Page 59: ... qui émettent de l énergie RF comme les ordinateurs et les fours à micro ondes le niveau des émissions RF des dispositifs BLiNQ est trop faible pour causer des dommages En outre les dispositifs de réseau sans fil BLiNQ émettent des niveaux beaucoup plus faibles d énergie RF que les téléphones cellulaires et sans fil et sont presque toujours utilisés loin du corps humain Pour éviter toute expositio...

Page 60: ...he FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation CAUTION Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by BLiNQ Networks could void the user s authority to operate this equipment 10 2 2 Industry Canada Notice This ...

Page 61: ...ntinuously between green and amber The link is not being formed Verify that the frequency and preamble index settings are correct If the LED is continuously going between amber and green within a few seconds the unit may be defective Remove and return the unit to BLiNQ Networks Contact BLiNQ Networks to arrange for a replacement RBM not going into Best Signal Indicator BSI mode RBM is powered up b...

Page 62: ...ng The HM is not synchronized to the Global Positioning System GPS This process can take up to 45 minutes on initial deployment Wrong frequency Verify that the HM is using the correct frequency If possible verify this also on the RBM Four RBMs already in service on the HM cluster The HM already has four associated RBMs in service further RBM requests are rejected RBM Media Access Control MAC addre...

Page 63: ...SD Electrostatic Discharge FCC Federal Communications Commission FTP File Transfer Protocol GHz Gigahertz GBR Guaranteed Bit Rate GPS Global Positioning System HM Hub Module HTTP Hyper Text Transfer Protocol ICMP Internet Control Message Protocol IE9 Internet Explorer 9 IP Internet Protocol lbf ft Pounds force per foot LOS Line of Sight MAC Media Access Control Mbps Megabits per second MCS Modulat...

Page 64: ...t to Point PSU Power Supply Unit QAM Quadrature Amplitude Modulation QoS Quality of Service RBM Remote Backhaul Module RF Radio Frequency RSSI Received Signal Strength Indication RTN Ground Return SEMS Preassembled screw and washer SFP Small Form factor Pluggable SFTP Secure File Transfer Protocol SN Serial Number SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol SPI Serial Peripheral Interface TDD Time Div...

Page 65: ...ith no less than reasonable care Except as expressly authorized in writing by BLiNQ Networks Inc the holder is granted no rights to use the information contained herein BLiNQ and BLiNQ Networks Inc corporate logo are trademarks of BLiNQ Networks Inc All other trademarks used in this document are the property of their respective owners The use of the word partner does not imply a partnership relati...

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