LEAX ARKIVATOR TELECOM Outdoor 2x20W TDD eNodeB Installation Guide

LEAX ARKIVATOR TELECOM Outdoor 2x20W TDD eNodeB

Product Information

The LEAX LBS8529 is an outdoor 2x20W eNodeB that provides wired and wireless broadband access to Long-Term Evolution (LTE) backhaul networks using Time Division Duplexing (TDD) technology. It complies with 3GPP Release 12 standards and supports 5MHz/10MHz/15MHz/20MHz operation bandwidth. It can support up to  192 concurrent users total (96 per carrier), and attaches to any IP-based backhaul, including public transmission protected by Internet Protocol Security (IPSec). The eNodeB supports Remote Electric Tilt (RET) function AISG 2.0 and TR-069 network management protocol. It has minimized power consumption to reduce OPEX and can be powered easily by LEAX compact outdoor UPS EPB83521/EPB93531. The eNodeB has excellent non-line-of-sight (NLOS) coverage performance and extended cell coverage via higher transmission power. It also supports IoT with all standard LTE EPC and local and remote Web-based GUI management.

Product Usage Instructions

To use the LBS8529 TDD eNodeB, follow the steps below:

1. Connect the ground cable. Refer to section 3.5.7 of the installation guide for instructions.
2. Power on the eNodeB to check the LED status. Refer to section 3.6 of the installation guide for instructions.
3. The interfaces and status indicators (LEDs) for the LBS8529 TDD eNB are shown in Figure 1-4 of the manual. Refer to Table 1-1 for a description of the interfaces and to Table 1-2 for a description of the LEDs.
4. Use an optical interface to connect to the external backhaul network.
5. Use an RJ-45 interface for debugging or data backhaul.
6. Connect the power interface with -54V (-57V to -42V) DC.
7. Connect external antennae 0 and 1 with an N-female connector.
8. If required, use the remote electrical tilt interface compiled with ASIG2.0.
9. If required, use the external GPS antenna with an N-female connector.
10. If required, use the sniffer for network listening with an N-female connector.

Note: The RET port is not used in North America.

Overview

Introduction
LEAX LBS8529 is an outdoor 2x20W eNodeB (eNB) that enables wired and wireless broadband access to Long-Term Evolution (LTE) backhaul networks using Time Division Duplexing (TDD) technology. With its power and LTE intelligence, this eNB has exceptional non-line-of-sight (NLOS) coverage performance (Figure 1-1).

LEAX provides operators with local and Web-based Graphical User Interface (GUI) software applications to configure and manage individual eNBs and User Equipment (UE). Additionally, LEAX offers a cloud-based, centralized Software- as-a-Service (SaaS) solution called CloudCore. CloudCore, or LEAXCloud, includes all of the key LTE Evolved Packet Core (EPC) network functions (Figure 1-2), an Operations Management Console (OMC) for managing multiple sites across the network, and a Business and Operations Support System (BOSS) for subscriber management. In this document you will find a general description, guidelines, and procedures for installing, entering basic configuration settings, and verifying the operational status of theLBS8529 eNB. For additional information on configuring features beyond the basic settings, please refer to the “LEAX Configuration Guide for LEAXTRS_3.6 ”.

Features

Following are some of the key LBS8529 features.

• Complies with 3GPP Release 12 standards
• Support 5MHz/10MHz/15MHz/20MHz operation bandwidth.
• Maximum 192 concurrent users total (96 per carrier)
• Attaches to any IP based backhaul, including public transmission protected by Internet Protocol Security (IPSec)
• Support Remote Electric Tilt (RET) function AISG 2.0
• Supports TR-069 network management protocol
• Minimized power consumption to reduce OPEX, can be powered easily by LEAX compact outdoor UPS EPB83521/EPB93531
• Excellent non-line-of-sight (NLOS) coverage performance and extended cell coverage via higher transmission power
• IoT with all standard LTE EPC
• Local and remote Web-based GUI management

Appearance

TheLBS8529 TDD eNB model is shown in Figure 1-3.

The interfaces and status indicators (LEDs) for theLBS8529 TDD eNB are shown in Figure 1-4. The interfaces are inside a wiring cavity and on the bottom of the unit. The LEDs are on the upper left side. Refer to Table 1-1 for a description of the interfaces and to Table 1-2 for a description of the LEDs . Table 1-1LBS8529 TDD Interfaces

NOTE: The RET port is not used in North America.

Table 1-2LBS8529 TDD LEDs

Technical Specification

Hardware Specification

NOTE:

• Different models support different frequency band.
• The test method of receiving sensitivity is proposed by the 3GPP TS 36.104, which is based on 5MHz bandwidth, FRC A1-3 in Annex A.1 (QPSK, R=1/3, 25RB) standard.

Software Specification

Environment Specification

Installation Preparation

Support Materials
In addition to industry standard tools, you will need the materials described in Table 2-1 during the installation. When selecting an RF antenna, be sure to match the frequency range of the antenna with the eNB.

Table 2-1 Supporting Materials

You will need a computer to connect to the local maintenance terminal (LMT) via the RJ-45 ETH port on the eNB 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 LEAX CloudCore.

Installation Tools
The following standard tools may be needed during the installation.

Installation Environment

Location & Environment
In addition to network planning, when determining where to place the eNB you need to consider factors such as climate, hydrology, geology, the possibility of earthquakes, reliable electric power, and transportation access. Avoid locating the eNB in areas where there may be extreme temperatures, harmful gases, unstable voltages, volatile vibrations, loud noises, flames, explosives, or electromagnetic interference (e.g., large radar stations, transformer substations). Avoid areas prone to impounded water, soaking, leakage, or condensation.

Table 2-2 provides typical environmental specifications for this eNB.

Table 2-2 Environmental Requirements

Lightening & Grounding Protection
You must protect the eNB, antenna, and GPS against lightning. All Nova eNBs use a floating ground on the power line. Following are guidelines concerning grounding.

• The yellow-green ground wire must be at least 16mm2 in diameter.
• In principle, always place the grounding as near as possible to the equipment.
• Connect to a reliable outdoor grounding point (earth) using one ground screw.
• The connection of the grounding points and ground bar need to be tight and reliable. Rustproofing the terminals, e.g., with anti-oxidant coating or grease, is required.

Weatherproofing
To protect the connection points from weather and climate, clean each connection point before installing cold shrink tubes, per the following (Figure 2-1).

1. Insert the cable into the cold shrink tube.
2. Tighten the connector.
3. Push the cold shrink tube to the top joint, and pull out the strip.
4. Ensure the cold shrink tube is tightly fitted with the connection.

Figure 2-1 Weatherproofing

Installation

Overview

Figure 3-1 provides an overview of the installation process.

Install GPS Antenna

Read the following GPS antenna installation requirements before installing it on the eNB.

• No major blocking from buildings in the vicinity. Make sure the space atop is at least 45 degrees unblocked by any buildings.
• Avoid installing the GPS antenna in the vicinity of any other transmitting and receiving devices, to avoid interference.
• The GPS antenna should be installed within 45 degrees to the lightning rod.

The GPS antenna system is assembled in manufacturing before packing. The only installation step is to fix the GPS mounting bracket on the eNB with the M4*14 screws (Figure 3-2).

Figure 3-2 GPS Antenna Installation

Install eNB on Pole or Wall
The eNB mounting bracket is assembled in manufacturing before packing. The only action required by the installer is to fix the assembly on the pole. Check to ensure the diameter of the pole is in the range of 1.6-3.9 inches (40-100 mm). The position of the eNB on the pole should be at least 79 inches (200 cm) in height. Follow the steps below to install the eNB on a pole.

1. Unscrew the 4 screws of the assembled bracket. Slide the two omega clamps to the left, and then turn them up or down.
2. Attach the bracket to the pole, considering the height requirements described above. Fit the threaded rod of the bracket to the pole, and then turn the 2 clamps to the proper position. Fasten with the 4 screws.
3. Using the 2 pins on the bracket on the back of the eNB, attach the eNB to the mounting bracket on the pole. Push the eNB until the hook is firmly attached to the bracket.
4. Tighten the screws on the top of the bracket using a cross screwdriver to complete the installation.
5. Proceed to 3.5 Connect Cable

Install on Wall
Ensure that the wall can bear at least 4 times the weight of the eNB. Follow the steps below to install the LBS8529 eNB on the wall.

1. Take apart the assembled installation bracket.
2. Fit the installation bracket on the wall, with the arrow pointing up. Mark the drilling locations using a pencil or marker.
3. Drill two .4in/10mm diameter by 2.8in/70mm deep holes in the wall at the marked locations.
4. Insert the expansion pipes.
5. Check the up/down direction of the installation bracket , and then fix it to the wall with M 8 80 expansion screws .
6. Fix the eNB to the bracket, and tighten the screws on the top of the bracket using a cro ss screwdriver.
7. Proceed to 3.5 Connect Cable

Connect Cables

Cable Laying Requirement s

General requirements

• Bending radius of f eeder cable : 7/8 ” 250mm, 4/5” > 380mm
• Bending radius of jump er cable : 1 4” 35mm 1/2” (super soft) > 50mm 1/2 ( 127mm
• Bending radius of power cable and grounding cable: > tripled of the diameter of the cable
• The m inimum ben d radius of the optical fiber is the 20 times the diameter of the optical fiber.
• Bind the cables according the type of the cable, intertwining and crossing are forbidd en.
• An identification label should be attached after the cable is laid.

Optical fiber laying requirements

• Avoid c ircling and twisting during the laying.
• Avoid binding on a turn.
• Avoid pulling and weighing down the optical fiber.
• The redundant optical fiber must enwind the dedicated device.

Grounding laying requirements:

• The grounding cable must connect to the grounding point.
• The grounding cable must be separate with the signal cables, of enough distance to avoid signal interference.

Connect GPS Antenna Cable

1. Insert the GPS jumper into a cold shrink tube.
2. Connect one end of the GPS jumper to the GPS antenna.
3. Push the cold shrink tube to the top joint, and pull out the strip.
4. Take another cold shrink tube, and pass through the GPS jumper.
5. Connect the other end of the GPS jumper to GPS interface on the eNB.
6. Push the cold shrink tube to the GPS port, and pull out the strip.

Connect RF Cables

1. Open the dust caps of the ANT0 and ANT1 interfaces.
2. Insert RF cables into cold shrink tubes.
3. Connect RF cables to the ANT0 and ANT1 interfaces on the eNB, and tighten them with wrench to 12-15 in-lbs or 1.4-1.7 NM torque.
4. Push the cold shrink tube to the top joint and pull out the strip.
5. Take another cold shrink tubes, and pass through the RF cables.
6. Connect the other end of the RF cables to the external antenna.
7. Push the cold shrink tube to the antenna connector, and pull out the strip.

Connect WAN Interface Cable (Optical Fiber)

1. Unscrew the 3 screws on the cover of the eNB’s wiring cavity using M4 cross screwdriver. Open the wiring cavity.
2. Connect the optical fiber to OPT interface in the wiring cavity.
3. Lay the optical fiber along the wire groove, and stretch out the wiring cavity from OPT hole. The redundant fiber should enwind neatly.

Connect Ethernet Cable

1. Connect the Ethernet cable to ETH interface in the wiring cavity.
2. Lay the Ethernet cable along the wire groove, and stretch out the wiring cavity from ETH hole.

Connect Power Connector
Since the length of cable needed for power varies from site to site, the two ends of the power adaptor are bare terminal ends. You will need to make the power cable according to the actual measurements of the installation site, and assemble the power plug and power terminal on the two ends of the power adaptor. Strip .47in/12mm insulating layer with a wire stripper. The power cord length should be kept below 330 ft/100m. The connection steps for the power cable are as follows.

1. Assemble the power plug.
   The power plug will be installed on the end of the input direction. Refer to the labels on the power plug for connecting the live wire, neutral wire, and ground wire to the corresponding terminals separately, and tighten the screws.

2. Assemble the power terminal.
   The power terminal will be installed on the end of the output direction. Refer to Figure 3-3 to connect the live wire and neutral wire.
   Figure 3-3 Power Terminal

3. Connect the power cable to the PWR interface in the wiring cavity.

4. The power cable lays along the lint slot, and stretch out the wiring cavity from the PWR hole.

5. The input of the power adaptor connects to the outlet.

   • If the outlet is indoors, place the power adaptor indoors.
   • If the outlet is outdoors, place the power adaptor in a waterproof box.

6. After the cable connection is complete in the wiring cavity, tighten the screws on the cover to close the wiring cavity using an M4 cross screwdriver.

Connect Ground Cable
Prepare the grounding cable according to the actual measurements and requirements of the specific installation site. The LBS8529 eNB has two grounding screws located on the bottom of the unit (Figure 3-4.). Follow the steps below the figure to connect the ground cable.

Figure 3-4 Grounding Screws

NOTE: All Nova eNBs use a floating ground on the power line.

1. Unscrew one grounding screw, connect one end of the ground cable to the grounding screw, and fasten it again.
2. Repeat step 1 for the second grounding screw.
3. Once the eNB is installed at the outdoor location, the other end of the ground cable needs to connect to a good grounding point.

Power on to Check LED Status
Power on the eNB, and wait a few minutes while the eNB boots up. Per the previous Figure 1-4 and Table 1-2 in “1.3 Appearance”, check that the LED indicators are lighting as expected: CELL1 and CELL2 are slow flashing green; Power is steady green, and the Alarm LED has no red light.

FCC STATEMENT

This device complies with Part 15 of the 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. changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 90cm between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Disposal of Electronic and Electrical Waste
Pursuant to the WEEE EU Directive, electronic and electrical waste must not be disposed of with unsorted waste. Please contact your local recycling authority for disposal of this product.

Contact Us

• Leax Arkivator Telecom USA Inc.
• Address: 833 E Arapaho Rd. Suite 203 Richardson,TX 75081 E-mail: [email protected]
• Phone: (972)231-5189
• Website: https://www.leax-arkivator-telecom.com

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