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Preparing to Install
2.1 Personnel & Network Design
Installation personnel should follow standard, industry safety precautions when installing a
Baicells Nova-243 eNB. Installers should refer to the operator’s network design plan for
information about specific network components, RF coverage goals for the specific cell site, IP
addressing, and configuration settings.
Before installing, clearly identify the structure on which the eNB equipment will be installed,
the intended height where the antenna and eNB will be located, the degree of antenna down
tilt, and other necessary specifications that may impact the success of the installation. Consult
regulatory rules concerning output power limits specific to your region.
2.2 Cables
When determining which RF antenna to use, be sure to match the frequency range of the
antenna with the supported frequency range of the eNB. In addition to standard tools, refer
to Table 2-1 for cables and wire required for eNB installation. The cables are available through
Table 2-1: Materials
Item
Description
Power Cable
Gauge: Less than AWG16 (e.g., AWG14)
Length: Shorter than 1150 feet (350.5 meters)
Ethernet Cable
Outdoor CAT6 cable
Shorter than 330 feet (100.6 meters)
RF Antenna Feeder Cable
50 ohm
RF Antenna
Omnidirectional or Directional antenna
Maximum 1 antenna per Nova-243 eNB
Ground Wire
16mm² diameter yellow-green wire
GPS Antenna
GPS antenna with N-type cable and GPS mounting bracket
NOTE: Baicells does not manufacture antenna components; please refer to the list
of distributors on the Baicells website:
https://na.Baicells.com/where-to-buy/
. Make
sure to match the frequency range of the antenna with the eNB, and consult the
for your location concerning output power.
You will need a computer and the Ethernet cable to connect to the local maintenance terminal
(LMT) on the Nova-243 unit. Through the LMT you can access the eNB GUI to enter basic
configuration parameters so the eNB can connect to the network and to the Baicells CloudCore.
