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Nova 1W Base Station Installation Guide
August 2017
Version 1.5
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About This Document This document is intended for personnel who will be installing the outdoor BaiCells Nova 1W Base Station. Proper installation, power, and grounding are necessary for normal operation of the base station. Please be advised that only personnel with the appropriate electrical skills and experience should install this device.
Copyright Notice Baicells Technologies, Inc., copyrights the information in this document. No part of this document may be reproduced in any form or means without the prior written consent of Baicells Technologies, Inc.
Disclaimer The information in this document is subject to change at any time without notice. BaiCells assumes no responsibility for any errors contained herein. For more information, please consult with a BaiCells technical engineer or the support team. Refer to the “Contact Us” section below.
Revision Record Date Version Description SMEs/Contributors Author/Editor 30-Jun-2016 V1.0 Initial release 14-Jly-2016 V1.1 Update hardware 30-Oct-2016 V1.2 Update hardware 12-Jun-2017 V1.3 Edit and update Sharon Redfoot 14-Jly-2017 V1.4 Add review
comments same
30-Aug-2017 V1.5 Finalized, publish Cameron Kilton same
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Related Documents Other Baicells technical documents may be found on the Baicells support website. The website information is provided below under “Contact Us”. Following is a list of the technical documents:
• Baicells Configuration and Network Administration Guide • Baicells Nova 1W Base Station Installation Guide (this document) • Baicells Nova 1W Base Station Quick Start Guide • Baicells Nova 10W Base Station Installation Guide • Baicells Nova 10W Base Station Quick Start Guide • Baicells Atom Indoor 5dBi CPE User Manual • Baicells Atom Outdoor 11dBi CPE User Manual • Baicells Atom Outdoor 19.5dBi CPE User Manual
Contact Us Baicells Technologies Co., Ltd.
China North America Address: 3F, Bldg. A, No. 1 Kai Tuo Rd, Haidian Dist, Beijing, China
Address: 555 Republic Dr., #200, Plano, TX 75074, USA
Phone: +86-10-62607100 Phone: +1-888-502-5585
E-mail: [email protected] Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
Website: www.baicells.com Website: https://na.baicells.com
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Safety Information For the safety of installation personnel and for the protection of the equipment from damage, please read all safety warnings. If you have any questions concerning the warnings, before installing or powering on the base station contact the BaiCells support team.
Warning IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury. Before you work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents.
Warning Read the installation instructions before you connect the system to its power
source.
Warning Installation of the equipment must comply with local and national electrical
codes.
Warning This product relies on the existing building or structure for short-circuit
(overcurrent) protection. Ensure that the protective device is rated no greater than 20A.
Warning Do not operate this wireless network device near unshielded blasting caps or
in an explosive environment unless the device has been modified and qualified for such use.
Warning In order to comply with the United States Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) radio frequency (RF) exposure limits, antennas should be located at a minimum of 20 centimeters (7.9 inches) or more from the body of all persons.
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Table of Contents
1 Overview ........................................................................................................................ 8
2 Out-of-Box Audit ............................................................................................................ 10
3 Installation Preparation .................................................................................................. 13 3.1 Personnel ................................................................................................................... 13 3.2 Operator Network Design Plan .................................................................................. 13 3.3 Materials and Tools .................................................................................................... 13 3.4 Software .................................................................................................................... 14 3.5 Appearance ................................................................................................................ 14 3.6 Location and Environment ......................................................................................... 16 3.7 Cabling Overview ....................................................................................................... 16
4 Installation ..................................................................................................................... 18 4.1 Process Overview ...................................................................................................... 18 4.2 Staging ....................................................................................................................... 19
4.2.1 Attach Mounting Brackets and Handle ............................................................ 19 4.2.2 Install GPS Antenna on Base Station ............................................................... 20 4.2.3 Connect Ethernet Cable ................................................................................... 23 4.2.4 Connect Power Connector ............................................................................... 24 4.2.5 Connect Ground Cable ..................................................................................... 27 4.2.6 Connect RF Antenna Cables ............................................................................. 29 4.2.7 Power on the Base Station to Check LEDs ....................................................... 29
4.3 Install Equipment on Tower, Roof, or Other Structure .............................................. 30 4.3.1 Attach Base Station to Support Pole (if Needed) ............................................. 31 4.3.2 Install Base Station and RF Antenna ................................................................ 31
5 Check Base Station Status in Software ............................................................................ 35 5.1 Web GUI ..................................................................................................................... 35 5.2 OMC ........................................................................................................................... 36
6 Weatherproof All Connections ....................................................................................... 37
Appendix A: Specifications ................................................................................................ 38 Hardware Specifications .................................................................................................. 38 Software Specifications ................................................................................................... 39 Environment Specifications ............................................................................................. 40
Appendix B: Install Base Station on Wall ........................................................................... 41
Appendix C: Regulatory Compliance ................................................................................. 42 FCC Compliance ........................................................................................................ 42 IC Compliance ........................................................................................................... 43
Appendix D: FAQs ............................................................................................................. 44
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List of Figures Figure 1-1: BaiCells Architecture ............................................................................................... 9 Figure 3-1: Interfaces ............................................................................................................... 14 Figure 3-2: LEDs ....................................................................................................................... 15 Figure 3-3: Cabling Diagram .................................................................................................... 16 Figure 4-1: Installation Process Overview ............................................................................... 18 Figure 4-2: Install Mounting Brackets ...................................................................................... 19 Figure 4-3: Install Handle ......................................................................................................... 19 Figure 4-4: Base Station with Mounting Brackets and Handle ................................................ 20 Figure 4-5: Ground Wire - GPS Lightning Arrestor .................................................................. 20 Figure 4-6: GPS Antenna Cable and Lightning Arrestor ........................................................... 21 Figure 4-7: Weatherproofed GPS Antenna Cable .................................................................... 21 Figure 4-8: GPS Mounting Bracket 2 ........................................................................................ 21 Figure 4-9: GPS Mounting Bracket 1 ........................................................................................ 22 Figure 4-10: GPS Antenna on Mounting Bracket 1 .................................................................. 22 Figure 4-11: Completed GPS Antenna Installation on Base Station ........................................ 22 Figure 4-12: Disassemble Ethernet Weatherproof Connector ................................................ 23 Figure 4-13: Assemble Ethernet Weatherproof Connector ..................................................... 23 Figure 4-14: Align Bayonet ...................................................................................................... 24 Figure 4-15: Weatherproofed Ethernet Cable ......................................................................... 24 Figure 4-16: Power Adaptor Input/Output .............................................................................. 24 Figure 4-17: Disassemble Power Adaptor ............................................................................... 25 Figure 4-18: Unscrew Compression Screw .............................................................................. 25 Figure 4-19: Insert Wires in Terminals A and B ....................................................................... 26 Figure 4-20: Power Cord - PWR Interface ................................................................................ 26 Figure 4-21: Grounding and Lightning Protection ................................................................... 27 Figure 4-22: Grounding Screws ................................................................................................ 28 Figure 4-23: GPS Lightning Arrestor Grounding Cable ............................................................ 28 Figure 4-24: Attached Grounding Cables ................................................................................. 28 Figure 4-25: RF Antenna Cables ............................................................................................... 29 Figure 4-26: LEDs ..................................................................................................................... 29 Figure 4-27: Attach Base Station to Support Pole ................................................................... 31 Figure 4-28: Example - Completed Omnidirectional Antenna + Base Station Installation ...... 33 Figure 4-29: Assemble Directional Antenna ............................................................................ 33 Figure 4-30: Example - Completed Directional Antenna + Base Station Installation .............. 34 Figure 5-1: Web GUI Base Station Status ................................................................................. 35 Figure 5-2: CloudCore Login Page ............................................................................................ 36 Figure 5-3: OMC Base Station Status ....................................................................................... 36 Figure 6-1: Weatherproofing ................................................................................................... 37
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List of Tables Table 2-1: Shipping List ............................................................................................................ 10 Table 3-1: Materials (may be purchased through BaiCells or an authorized supplier) ........... 13 Table 3-2: Operator-Supplied Tools ......................................................................................... 14 Table 3-3: Interfaces ................................................................................................................ 15 Table 3-4: LED Descriptions ..................................................................................................... 15 Table 3-5: Cabling .................................................................................................................... 17 Table 4-1: LED Descriptions ..................................................................................................... 30
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1 Overview The Baicells Nova 1W Base Station is a high-performing outdoor micro base station based on Time-Division Long-Term Evolution (TD-LTE) technology. The Nova base station enables wired and wireless access to 3G LTE backbone networks. Each base station supports high-speed broadband data and voice services, helping telecom operators, broadband operators, and enterprises to serve customers in locations that might otherwise be difficult to reach. The base station is part of a typical cell site installation of three main entities:
• Base station unit with integrated Global Positioning System (GPS) • Radio Frequency (RF) antenna (furnished by operator) • Optional GPS antenna ( furnished by operator)
Each base station comes pre-configured so that installation is simplified and connection to the core network is plug-and-play. The software applications to configure and manage the Baicells components include a base station Graphical User Interface (GUI), a CPE GUI, and centralized CloudCore applications. CloudCore is a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution managed and hosted by Baicells via Azure, a Microsoft based and North American hosted Cloud computing platform. CloudCore includes the Operations Management Console (OMC), Business Operations Support System (BOSS), and the forthcoming Evolved Packet Core (EPC). Figure 1-1 illustrates the Baicells system architecture. For more information concerning the software applications, please refer to the Baicells Configuration and Network Administration Guide located on the support website as listed under “Contact Us”.
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Figure 1-1: BaiCells Architecture
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2 Out-of-Box Audit Before opening the box, check to see if the outer packaging is damaged or wet. If it is, or if any items inside are missing or damaged, report the issue to the supplier within 10 days. Table 2-1 is a shipping list showing the quantity of each item you should receive. Table 2-1: Shipping List
Item Qty Description Photograph of Item Base Station 1 This is the 1W base
station. Check the tag on the unit to ensure you received the correct model base station.
AC/DC Power Adaptor
1 100V to 277V AC to 48V DC adaptor
U-type Clamp Pole Mounting Kit
2 Used to install the base station on a pole. Includes (2) U-type clamps, (2) omegas, and (4) M8 nuts.
Pole Mounting Bracket
2 Fixed accessory
Waterproof DC Power Connector
1 -
Waterproof Ethernet Connector
1 -
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GPS Antenna and RF Cable
1 -
Base Station Handle 1 -
GPS Mounting Bracket 1
1 -
GPS Mounting Bracket 2
1 -
GPS Antenna Lightning Arrestor
1 -
Connector for Extending Power Cable
1 Used for extending the power cable
All-Weather Electrical Tape and Mastic Tape
1 -
Nuts and Bolts 6
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Ground Terminals 2 Used for making ground cable
Warranty 1 Printed document Certification 1 Printed document Quick Start Guide 1 Printed document
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3 Installation Preparation
3.1 Personnel
Installing the base station on a tower, building, or other structure may require at least two people or a tower crew. Installation personnel should be familiar with and follow standard safety precautions concerning height, electricity, and other regulations. BaiCells recommends that installation personnel review this entire installation guide prior to beginning the installation.
3.2 Operator Network Design Plan
Installers should refer to the operator’s network design plan for information about specific network components, IP addressing, radio frequency (RF) coverage goals for the specific cell site, and initial configuration settings. Each cell site may be unique in terms of the type and number of components to install, the coverage area, the user requirements, and so forth. Clearly identify the structure on which the base station equipment will be installed, the intended height where the antenna and base station will be attached, the degree of antenna down tilt, and other necessary specifications that may impact the success of the installation.
3.3 Materials and Tools
Tables 3-1 and 3-2 describe the materials and tools required during the installation procedure. Table 3-1: Materials (may be purchased through BaiCells or an authorized supplier)
Item Quantity Description Power Cable 1 Gauge: Less than AWG16 (e.g., AWG14)
Length: Shorter than 1150 feet (350.5 meters) RF Cable 2 50ohm feeder Ethernet Cable 1 CAT5e or CAT6
Shorter than 330 feet (100.6 meters) RF Antenna* 1 Omnidirectional or Directional
Maximum 1 antenna per base station Ground Wire 1 16mm² diameter yellow-green wire
*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 base station, and consult the regulatory rules concerning output power specific to your location.
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Table 3-2: Operator-Supplied Tools
Level bar Marking pen Knife Pliers Wrench
Percussion drill
and drill heads
Hammer Cross screw driver Cable vice (crimper) Tape measure
5mm L-shaped
Allen wrench
Torx screw-
driver
T7 screwdriver
head
Cable Stripper
3.4 Software
As part of finishing the base station installation process, you will need a computer to log in and verify that the base station status is reported as active by:
• Using a local Ethernet connection to the base station to access the Web GUI client application; or
• Accessing the internet to reach the cloud-based OMC application.
3.5 Appearance
Looking at Figure 3-1, familiarize yourself with the various interfaces on the bottom of the base station. The interfaces are described from left to right in Table 3-3. Figure 3-1: Interfaces
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Table 3-3: Interfaces
Interface Name Description PWR Power connector: +/- 42v to 58V GPS External Global Positioning System (GPS) antenna, N-female connection ANT1 External base station antenna 1, N-female connector DATA Gigabit Ethernet interface to external LTE Wide Area Network (WAN) MGMT Gigabit Ethernet interface used for local debugging ANT2 External base station antenna 2, N-female connector
After the components are connected, you will be powering on and testing base station operation before sealing and weatherproofing all connection points. When the base station is powered on, the 4 LEDs above the MGMT port will illuminate, as demonstrated in Figure 3-2 and described in Table 3-4. Figure 3-2: LEDs
Table 3-4: LED Descriptions
LED Color Status Description
PWR Green Steady on Power is on
Off No power supply
ALM Red Steady on Hardware alarm (e.g., cable connection
failure) Off No alarms
RUN Green
Fast blink: 0.125s on, 0.125s off Base station is booting up
Slow blink: 1s on, 1s off Base station is booted and operational
Off No power input, or board failure
ACT Green
Active - steady on Active cell site. The transmitting channel is working normally.
Off Inactive cell site. The transmitting channel is not working.
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The base station size and weight are provided below. Appendix A: Specifications provides additional specifications.
Length: 12 inches (314mm)
Width: 8.5 inches (215mm)
Depth: 1.4 inches (35mm)
Weight: 11 lbs (5 kg)
3.6 Location and Environment
When determining where to place the base station, you need to consider factors such as climate, hydrology, geology, the possibility of earthquakes, reliable electric power, and transportation access. Refer to the technical specifications in Appendix A: Specifications. Avoid locating the base station 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 that are prone to impounded water, soaking, leakage, or condensation.
3.7 Cabling Overview
Figure 3-3 and Table 3-5 provide a detailed view and description of all cabling construction. Figure 3-3: Cabling Diagram
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Table 3-5: Cabling
Number Initial Terminal End Connection Cable Type
1 ANT2 RF cable RF feeder line
2 ANT1 RF cable RF feeder line
3 GPS antenna GPS antenna lightning (surge) protector
RF feeder line
4 Power supply system (AC) Input end of power adaptor
Power supply line < AWG16
5 Output end of power adaptor
Base station PWR interface Power supply line < AWG16
6 Ethernet Base station DATA interface
RJ45 cable
7 Grounding point of GPS antenna lightning arrestor
Base station GND screw Yellow-green ground wire
8 Base station GND screw Grounding bar Yellow-green ground wire
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4 Installation Some cell site structures may have existing framework for attaching the base station and antenna. For purposes of explaining the installation procedure, this section assumes the base station will be installed on a support pole.
4.1 Process Overview
Once you have reviewed all of this document and prepared the necessary materials and tools, you are ready to install. Figure 4-1 provides an overview of the installation process. Note that you will complete the basic connections and turn on the power to the base station while it is still on the ground to ensure it is operating properly before installing it at its final location on a tower, building, or other structure. Figure 4-1: Installation Process Overview
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4.2 Staging
You will assemble several components while the base station and antenna are still on the ground. This section covers the staging activities that prepare the base station and antenna for installing at the destined tower, roof, or other structure.
4.2.1 Attach Mounting Brackets and Handle
Begin the installation by connecting the mounting brackets and handle to the base station unit, as explained below. 1. Use the M6*12 socket head screw to fix the brackets on both sides of the base station
unit, as shown in Figure 4-2.
Figure 4-2: Install Mounting Brackets
2. Looking at the front of the base station, use the M6*12 socket head screw to fix the
handle on the right side of the base station unit, as shown in Figure 4-3.
Figure 4-3: Install Handle
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Figure 4-4 shows the base station with the mounting brackets and handle attached. Figure 4-4: Base Station with Mounting Brackets and Handle
4.2.2 Install GPS Antenna on Base Station
The GPS antenna is installed on the top of the base station. This section explains how to install the GPS lightning arrestor and how to attach the GPS antenna to the base station.
4.2.2.1 GPS Lightning Arrestor
The GPS antenna lightning arrestor must be installed prior to connecting the GPS antenna to the base station. Follow the steps below to install the GPS lightning arrestor. Although weatherproofing instructions are included, weatherproofing should not be applied until later in the installation procedure. 1. Connect the ground wire of the GPS lightning arrestor to the lightning arrestor, and
fasten it as shown in Figure 4-5.
Figure 4-5: Ground Wire - GPS Lightning Arrestor
2. Connect one end of the GPS antenna cable to the GPS lightning arrestor, as shown in Figure 4-6.
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Figure 4-6: GPS Antenna Cable and Lightning Arrestor
3. Later in the procedure, you will apply weatherproofing tapes to the connection point of the GPS antenna cable, as shown in Figure 4-7. Weatherproofing is covered in section 6 of this document.
Figure 4-7: Weatherproofed GPS Antenna Cable
4.2.2.2 Attach GPS Antenna to Base Station
Follow the steps below to attach the GPS antenna to the base station. 1. Prepare the following assembly units for the GPS antenna installation: GPS antenna, feed
cable, GPS mounting bracket 1, and GPS mounting bracket 2.
2. Fit the GPS mounting bracket 2 on the base station using M4 screws. Refer to Figure 4-8.
Figure 4-8: GPS Mounting Bracket 2
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3. Fit the GPS mounting bracket 1 on the GPS mounting bracket 2 using an M4 screw, turning
mounting bracket 1 to the required angle so as not to obstruct the pole or other structure to which the GPS and base station will be attached. Refer to Figure 4-9.
Figure 4-9: GPS Mounting Bracket 1
4. Fit the GPS antenna on the GPS mounting bracket 1 with an M4 screw so that it is vertically plumb. Refer to Figure 4-10. The completed installation of the GPS antenna on the base station is shown in Figure 4-11.
Figure 4-10: GPS Antenna on Mounting Bracket 1
Figure 4-11: Completed GPS Antenna Installation on Base Station
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4.2.3 Connect Ethernet Cable
The connector for the Ethernet cable, which fits into the DATA port on the base station unit, comes with weatherproof housing. Follow the steps below to dissemble the weatherproofed Ethernet connector and then connect the cable to the base station. 1. Disassemble the Ethernet weatherproof connector, as shown in Figure 4-12.
Figure 4-12: Disassemble Ethernet Weatherproof Connector
2. Slide the Ethernet cable through the connector components in turn, as shown from left to right in Figure 4-12. You should hear a click when the RJ45 connector has clipped into the slot of the weatherproof connector, as shown in Figure 4-13.
Figure 4-13: Assemble Ethernet Weatherproof Connector
3. Attach the assembled Ethernet weatherproof connector to the base station’s DATA interface, aligning the bayonet and twisting the connector about 90 degrees clockwise to fasten it. See Figure 4-14.
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Figure 4-14: Align Bayonet
4. Later in the procedure, you will apply the weatherproof tapes. The completed
connection is shown in Figure 4-15. Weatherproofing is covered in section 6.
Figure 4-15: Weatherproofed Ethernet Cable
4.2.4 Connect Power Connector
The AC to DC power adaptor allows you to power the base station using an AC electrical outlet while supplying the requisite DC power to the base station. On the input side of the adaptor is the AC power supply, where the voltage is 100V to 277V, 50/60 Hz. The output end of the power adaptor has a red power cord and a black power cord. The red power cord is +48V, and the black power cord is 0V. The output voltage is 48V DC. Figure 4-16 illustrates the connection relationship of the incoming power and the power adaptor.
Figure 4-16: Power Adaptor Input/Output
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You will need to measure and then make the power cable so that it can reach the distance between the power supply system and the final destination for the base station. The total power cable length should not exceed 1150 feet (350.5 meters). Following are the steps for assembling the power cable and connector. 1. Strip the 12mm insulating layer of the wires with a wire stripper so that you will be able
to insert the wires into the connector.
2. Disassemble the weatherproof power adaptor into 4 parts, as shown in Figure 4-17.
Figure 4-17: Disassemble Power Adaptor
3. Slide the power cord through the weatherproof connector parts 1, 2 and 3 in turn.
4. Unscrew the compression screw of the fourth part of the power connector with a T-15 torx screw driver, as shown in Figure 4-18.
Figure 4-18: Unscrew Compression Screw
5. Insert the red power wire (48V) into terminal A, and insert the black power wire (0V) into terminal B, as shown in Figure 4-19.
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Figure 4-19: Insert Wires in Terminals A and B
6. Tighten the power wires in the socket by using a T-15 torx screw driver to crimp the
threads. Ensure the power cable crimping is tight.
7. Screw parts 1, 2, and 3 respectively, connecting to part 4. The assembly of the power adaptor is complete.
8. Attach the power connector to the PWR interface of the base station, and fasten it.
9. Later, you will apply the weatherproof tapes. The completed weatherproof connection is shown in Figure 4-20. Weatherproofing is covered in section 6.
Figure 4-20: Power Cord - PWR Interface
Regarding location of the power adaptor unit, follow these guidelines:
• If the outlet is indoors, place the power adaptor indoors.
• If the outlet is outdoors, place the power adaptor in a waterproof box outdoors.
Caution Do not power on the base station at this point in the installation procedure.
Continue with the remaining installation steps.
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4.2.5 Connect Ground Cable
4.2.5.1 Lightning and Grounding Protection Overview
The BaiCells Nova comes equipped with a lightning protection device. General practice is to place the grounding as close to the device as is possible. The cable should be kept short and uncoiled. You must use yellow-green ground wire that is at least 16mm2 (no smaller). The base station is equipped with one GPS lightning arrestor. You will need to connect the GPS lightning arrestor to one M6 grounding screw. You will use another grounding screw to connect to a reliable outdoor grounding point (earth). The connecting point must be tin-soldered. The connection of the grounding points and the ground bar must be tight and reliable, and rustproofing is necessary. You can use rust prevention paint, anti-oxidation coatings, or grease. Refer to the grounding and lightning protection diagram in Figure 4-21. Figure 4-21: Grounding and Lightning Protection
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4.2.5.2 Procedure
The base station has 2 grounding screws located on the bottom side of the base station, as shown in Figure 4-22. Follow the steps below to connect grounding to the base station. Figure 4-22: Grounding Screws
1. Unscrew one grounding screw, and connect the GPS lightning arrestor ground cable to
the grounding screw on the base station, as shown in Figure 4-23.
Figure 4-23: GPS Lightning Arrestor Grounding Cable
2. Unscrew another grounding screw, and connect one end of the ground cable to the grounding screw on the base station, as shown in Figure 4-24.
Figure 4-24: Attached Grounding Cables
3. As part of installing the base station on the tower, pole, or wall, you will connect the other end of the ground cable to a good ground (a direct physical connection to the earth).
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4.2.6 Connect RF Antenna Cables
You will need to prepare or secure the RF cables that run between the base station and RF antenna. Follow the steps below to attach the RF antenna cables to the base station. 1. Connect an RF antenna cable to ANT1 interface on the base station. 2. Connect an RF antenna cable to ANT2 interface on the base station. 3. Later in the installation procedure, you will apply the weatherproof tapes. The completed
antenna connections and weatherproofing are shown in Figure 4-25. Weatherproofing is covered in section 6.
Figure 4-25: RF Antenna Cables
4.2.7 Power on the Base Station to Check LEDs
With all components installed and connected locally, power on the base station unit by plugging the power cord into the electrical socket. With power applied, the LEDs on the bottom of the unit should illuminate, as shown in Figure 4-26 and described in Table 4-1. Figure 4-26: LEDs
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Table 4-1: LED Descriptions
LED Color Status Description
PWR Green Steady on Power is on
Off No power supply
ALM Red Steady on Hardware alarm * (e.g., cable connection
failure)
Off No alarms
RUN Green
Fast blink: 0.125s on, 0.125s off Base station is booting up
Slow blink: 1s on, 1s off Base station is booted and operational
Off No power input, or board failure *
ACT Green Steady on Active cell site. The transmitting channel is
working.
Off Inactive cell site. The transmitting channel is not working.
*After checking to see that all connections are secure, if any of these problems persists please contact the BaiCells support team: https://na.baicells.com/support/
4.3 Install Equipment on Tower, Roof, or Other Structure
Installing the base station should be performed only by qualified installation technicians following the operator’s network design plan and attending to industry standard safety precautions. Installation on a tower, roof, or other structure may require a tower crew. This section provides guidance on positioning the equipment on a tower, roof, or other structure. If the base station will be installed on a wall, refer to the instructions in Appendix B. Note that it does not matter if the base station or the antenna is installed first (or together at the same time). Before you begin: Hoisting the RF antenna and base station onto a tower or other structure may require 2 to 4 people. Follow standard safety precautions for working at the expected height and as required for electrical installations. Always wear proper tower climbing safety gear and follow tower climbing safety certification rules.
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4.3.1 Attach Base Station to Support Pole (if Needed)
Follow the steps below to attach the base station to a support pole. The pole diameter must be between 1.4 to 2 inches (35 to 50 millimeters). 1. Pass the 2 U-type clamps through the mounting brackets on both ends of the base
station.
2. Hold the assembly up to the support pole, and attach the 2 omegas to the threaded U-shape rods using M8 nuts. Refer to Figure 4-27.
Figure 4-27: Attach Base Station to Support Pole
4.3.2 Install Base Station and RF Antenna
In general, it is best to keep the RF cable length between base station and antenna as short as possible to minimize signal attenuation. Typically, the base station will be located within a few feet (meters) from the antenna. Only one antenna may be connected to a single base station. Operators may use an omnidirectional (“omni”) antenna or a directional antenna with the BaiCells base station. An omni antenna covers a full 360 degrees, while a directional antenna radiates in a specific direction based on angle (e.g., 45°, 90°, etc).
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 base station, and consult the regulatory rules concerning output power specific to your location.
This section explains how to install an omni or directional antenna on an outdoor structure, e.g., tower or building. Before you install, please review all of this section. Refer either to section 4.3.2.2 for an omni installation, or to section 4.3.2.3 or 4.2.9.4 for a directional antenna installation.
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4.3.2.1 GPS Positioning Considerations
Consider the following concerning GPS positioning when installing the base station. The GPS antenna should be free of any major blocking from buildings in the vicinity. Make
sure the space atop within 45 to 90 degrees is not blocked by any buildings. Avoid installing the GPS near other transmitting and receiving devices. The GPS should be
at least 3 feet (.9 meters) from other transmitting devices. Avoid placing any metal items within a range of 3.3 feet (1 meter) of the lightning arrester. The GPS antenna should be installed within 45 degrees to the lightning rod. The GPS antenna lightning arrestor must be installed prior to connecting the GPS antenna
to the base station.
4.3.2.2 Install Omnidirectional Antenna
Following are guidelines for installing an omnidirectional antenna at the cell site. • The mounting pole diameter must be between 1.4 inches to 2 inches (35 to 50 millimeters).
Typically, operators use a 2-inch/50-mm round, steel-made pole. • The top of the pole and the clamp beneath the antenna should be at the same level once
the omni is installed on the pole. • For optimal performance, ensure the omni antenna is precisely vertical. • The top of the antenna should fall within the 45-degrees safety angle towards the
lightning rod. • There should be no metal objects within 3.3 feet (1 meter) of the omni antenna. Use an
independent lightning rod that is high enough to keep all antennas under its protection cover.
• Ensure the antenna is high enough to meet the coverage requirements specified in the operator’s network design plan.
If it is not possible to install an independent lightning rod due to environmental limitations, ensure that the pole supporting the lightning rod is at least 3.3 feet (1 meter) away from the omni antenna. Follow standard transport procedures to hoist the antenna to the target location. Once the antenna and base station are installed securely in the proper position, verify grounding and lightning protection. An example of a completed omni antenna installation is shown in Figure 4-28.
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Figure 4-28: Example - Completed Omnidirectional Antenna + Base Station Installation
4.3.2.3 Install Directional Antenna on Tower or Pole
Following are guidelines for installing a directional antenna at the cell site.
• First, assemble the antenna and the upper and lower racks, as shown in Figure 4-29. • Follow standard transport procedures to hoist the antenna to the target location. • Using expansion screws, fix the support pole vertically to the ground (or concrete
pillars on a rooftop), and fasten it with steel wires. • Mount the antenna assembly onto the pole using the installation racks.
Figure 4-29: Assemble Directional Antenna
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Once the antenna and base station are installed securely in the proper position, verify grounding and lightning protection. An example of a completed directional antenna installation is shown in Figure 4-30. Figure 4-30: Example - Completed Directional Antenna + Base Station Installation
4.3.2.4 Install Directional Antenna on Rooftop
When installing a directional antenna on a rooftop, it is easier to install if the antenna and base station are first attached to a mounting pole that will then be installed on the roof. Begin by wiring the lightning arrester on the top of the mounting pole. Next, install the directional antenna and base station on the mounting pole with the provided supports. Ensure the directional antenna is vertically plumb with the proper down tilt for desired antenna propagation, as specified in the operator’s network design plan. In situations where there is a wainscot on the roof and it is taller than 3.9 feet (1.2 meters), attach the fixed mounting pole and antenna on the wall with expansion screws. If the wainscot is less than 3.9 feet (1.2 meters) tall, fix the mounting pole to the wall with expansion screws and attach the base of the mounting pole to an adequate base support frame to stabilize the mounting pole. If the roof does not have a wainscot, use expansion screws to fix the antenna mount on an adequate base support frame, such as concrete, or properly weight the frame to eliminate wind movement. Use guy wires to further stabilize the mounting pole. Once the antenna and base station are installed securely in the proper position, verify grounding and lightning protection.
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5 Check Base Station Status in Software The BaiCells base stations are designed to be plug-and-play and, therefore, arrive pre-configured. Before you seal and weatherproof the connections on the base station elements, you will need to log in either to the client Web GUI or the cloud-based OMC to ensure the base station status is reported as active.
5.1 Web GUI
From the base station MGMT port, type in http://192.168.1.1, using username admin, password admin. (Once the application is installed and has a WAN IP address assigned, you can log in with http://x.x.x.x.) Go to Status Info as shown in Figure 5-1. If the status is not reported as active, contact BaiCells support. Figure 5-1: Web GUI Base Station Status
For additional information concerning the configuration GUI, please refer to the BaiCells CloudCore Network Administration Guide on the BaiCells website.
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5.2 OMC
If you have not already set up a CloudCore account, follow the instructions below to request an account:
1. Open a web browser, and enter the CloudCore address: https://cloudcore.cloudapp.net/cloudcore/
Figure 5-2: CloudCore Login Page
2. Click on the “Sign up” button.
3. Complete the mandatory fields, and click “Sign up”.
4. You will receive an email from CloudCore. In the email, click on the CloudCore link to go to the login page. Enter your login user name (email address) and a password to authenticate. You are now ready to start using CloudCore!
Go to eNB > Monitor > Active Status as shown in Figure 5-3. If the status is not reported as active, contact BaiCells support. Figure 5-3: OMC Base Station Status
For additional information concerning the configuration GUI, please refer to the BaiCells CloudCore Network Administration Guide on the BaiCells website.
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6 Weatherproof All Connections Once testing is completed successfully, you will need to seal and weatherproof the connection points by wrapping them with all-weather electrical tape and mastic tape, as shown in Figure 6-1. At least 3 layers of tape are needed, making sure that the wrapping direction of the last layer is from the bottom up. The last layer should be tight enough to keep from cracking. Figure 6-1: Weatherproofing
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Appendix A: Specifications
Hardware Specifications
Item Description
LTE Mode LTE TDD
LTE Frequency 3550 MHz ~ 3700 MHz
Channel Bandwidth 10 MHz, 20 MHz
Frequency Bands 42, 43, 48
Output Power 33 dBm
Overall Power < 65 W
Receive sensitivity -102 dBm
Synchronization
Mode
A-interface synchronization (same or different frequency),
1588V2, GPS
Backhaul Mode Wired backhaul: Ethernet
Wireless backhaul: WLAN, LTE Relay
MIMO 2*2 MIMO
Dimension Length: 13 in (330mm) Width: 8.5 in (220mm) Depth: 4 in (105mm)
Weight 11 lbs (5kg)
Antenna External high-gain antenna
Installation Method Pole or wall mount
Note: The test method for receive 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.
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Software Specifications
Item Description
LTE Standard LTE TDD 3GPP Release 9 Maximum Throughput
10MHz: DL 55Mbps, UL 7Mbps 20MHz: DL 110Mbps, UL 20Mbps
Business Capacity Firmware versions up to and including B100SPC010: 32 concurrent users, 96 RRC connection users Firmware versions B110SPC002 and after: 96 concurrent users
Scheduling Mode Based on QoS scheduling
Modulation Mode QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM
Voice Solution Supports CSFB, VoLTE, SRVCC Traffic Offload (optional)
Supports LIPA/SIPTO, which is Local IP Access and Selected IP Traffic Offload
SON Self-organizing network: supports plug-and-play, automatic start, optimization and configuration
RAN Sharing Supported Network Management Interface Supports TR069 interface protocol
Northbound Interface Supports Web service, Socket, FTP and other interface modes
MTBF ≥ 150000 hours ≤ 1 hour MTTR
Maintenance
Supports remote/local maintenance, based on SSH protocol
Supports remote maintenance
Supports online status management
Supports performance statistics
Supports failure management
Supports configuration management
Supports local or remote software upgrading and loading
Supports logging
Supports connectivity diagnosis
Supports automatic start and configuration
Supports alarm reporting
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Environment Specifications
Item Description
Operating Temperature -40℃ to 55℃
Humidity 5% to 100%
Change Rate of
Temperature 1℃/min
Atmospheric Pressure 70kPa ~ 106kPa
IP Protection Grade IP65
Safety Voltage Range: 42V to 58V Typical: 48V
Lightning Protection
Power interface: differential mode: ±10KA common mode: ±20KA Ethernet interface: differential mode: ±3KA common mode: ±5KA
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Appendix B: Install Base Station on Wall When installing the base station on the side of a building (wall), follow the below guidelines. 1. Put the base station on the wall where it will be installed, and mark the drilling locations.
2. Drill four 1/4-inch (10mm) diameter and 2 3/4-inch (70mm) depth holes in the wall by following the marked locations.
3. Check the up/down direction of the installation rack, and then fix the base station to the wall using M8*80 expansion screws.
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Appendix C: Regulatory Compliance
FCC Compliance
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. Any 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 receiver.
Connect the equipment into 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.
Warning This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 50 cm between the radiator & your body.
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IC Compliance
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Le present appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et
(2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le Brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.
The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 50 cm from all persons and must not be collocated or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter, End-Users must be provided with transmitter operation conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.
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Appendix D: FAQs If you have questions, please check the list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) on the BaiCells support website or the Facebook support forum.
• BaiCells support website - https://na.baicells.com/support/
• BaiCells support forum on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/baicellsoperatorsupportgroup/
