Mercury Networks Q1000-25 Quantum 1000 Base Station User Manual

Mercury Networks, LLC Quantum 1000 Base Station Users Manual

Users Manual

Quantum 1000 Base Station User
Quantum 1000 Base Station
Revision History
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No.
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Summary of Change
1.0 July 09 Initial Draft
1.1 24 Jul 09 Significant
Changes Added
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Author
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Steven Chaganis
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Steven Chaganis
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It is hoped
that this document will be useful in understanding and using the PureWave
note that the information provided herein is subject to change without notice.
Always refer to the current set of
Release Notes for the most
the current features
as they relate to the
contained within this User Guide.
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NOTICE
that this document will be useful in understanding and using the PureWave
System. Please
note that the information provided herein is subject to change without notice.
Release Notes for the most
upto date information
and a
as they relate to the
PureWave system.
These may be different to the information
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System. Please
and a
description of
These may be different to the information
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It is the intention of PureWave Networks to ensure that this equipment is tested 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
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
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 c
• Re-
orient 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
connected.
•
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Shielded cables and I/O cords must be used for this equipment to comply with the relevant FCC
regulations.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved in
authority to operate this equipment.
Note:
This device must be professionally installed
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REGULATORY NOTICE
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
on, the user is encouraged to try to c
orrect the interference by one or more of the following measures:
orient 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
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved in
writing by PureWave Networks may void the user's
authority to operate this equipment.
This device must be professionally installed
.
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It is the intention of PureWave Networks to ensure that this equipment is tested 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
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
orrect the interference by one or more of the following measures:
the receiver is
Shielded cables and I/O cords must be used for this equipment to comply with the relevant FCC
writing by PureWave Networks may void the user's
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PROPRIETARY STATEMENT
© PureWave™ Networks, 2003-
2007. All rights reserved. PureWave™ Networks has prepared this
man
ual for use by PureWave Networks personnel, licensees, customers and customers of customers.
The information contained herein is the property of PureWave Networks and shall neither be reproduced
in whole nor in part without prior written approval from Pure
PureWave Networks reserves the right to make changes without notice to the specifications and materials
contained herein, and shall not be responsible for any damages caused by reliance on the material
presented, including, but not limited
WARRANTY STATEMENT
Hardware
PureWave Inc (“PureWave
” or the “Company”) warrants to the end
product will conform in all material respects to the specifications provided with the hardware and will be
free from defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use and ser
from the date of original shipment by PureWave.
PureWave's sole obligation under this limited warranty shall be, at PureWave's option, to repair the
defective product or part, deliver to Customer an equivalent product or pa
or if neither of the two foregoing options is reasonably possible, refund to Customer the purchase price
paid for the defective product. All products that are replaced will become the property of PureWave.
Replacement pr
oducts may be new or reconditioned. PureWave's obligations hereunder are conditioned
upon the returned of affected articles in accordance with PureWave's Return Material Authorization
(RMA) procedures.
Subject to the limitations and conditions herein a
completed the steps outlined below in Section 2, PureWave will evaluate each returned Product and will
use reasonable commercial efforts to either, in its discretion, repair or replace products confirmed by
PureWave as non-
conforming that are covered under the warranty provided in the Supply Agreement.
PureWave shall be responsible for shipping the repaired or replaced Product to Customer. PureWave will
use reasonable commercial efforts to ship repaired or rep
days of its receipt, however, the allegedly non
any replacement unit will be shipped.
The above warranty will apply to any replaced or repaired product
the remainder of the initial warranty period, whichever is longer.
Software
PureWave warrants to the Customer that for a period of ninety (90) days from your receipt of the Product
(the “Warranty Period”) the Software
If the Software fails to comply with the warranty set forth above, your exclusive remedy will be, at the
option of PureWave (i) a reasonable effort by PureWave to make the Software perform su
accordance with the Documentation, or (ii) return of the purchase price. This limited warranty applies only
if you return all copies of the Product, together with proof of purchase, to PureWave during the Warranty
Period.
This limited warr
anty is VOID if failure of the Software is due to modification of the Software not made by
PureWave, or the abuse or misapplication of the Software.
is error free, that the Customer will be able to operate the So
that the Software or any equipment, system or network on which the Software is used will be free of
vulnerability to intrusion or attack.
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in whole nor in part without prior written approval from Pure
Wave Networks.
presented, including, but not limited
to, typographical, arithmetic and listing errors.
” or the “Company”) warrants to the end
-
user (“Customer”) that this hardware
free from defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use and ser
vice, for a period of 365 days
from the date of original shipment by PureWave.
defective product or part, deliver to Customer an equivalent product or pa
rt to replace the defective item,
Subject to the limitations and conditions herein a
nd in the Supply Agreement, after Customer has
use reasonable commercial efforts to ship repaired or rep
lacement Product within twenty (30) business
days of its receipt, however, the allegedly non
-
conforming Product must be received by PureWave before
any replacement unit will be shipped.
The above warranty will apply to any replaced or repaired product
or part for 90 days from shipment, or
the remainder of the initial warranty period, whichever is longer.
(the “Warranty Period”) the Software
will perform substantially in accordance with the Documentation.
PureWave, or the abuse or misapplication of the Software.
PureWave does not warrant that the Software
is error free, that the Customer will be able to operate the So
ftware without problems or interruptions or
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2007. All rights reserved. PureWave™ Networks has prepared this
ual for use by PureWave Networks personnel, licensees, customers and customers of customers.
The information contained herein is the property of PureWave Networks and shall neither be reproduced
PureWave Networks reserves the right to make changes without notice to the specifications and materials
contained herein, and shall not be responsible for any damages caused by reliance on the material
user (“Customer”) that this hardware
product will conform in all material respects to the specifications provided with the hardware and will be
vice, for a period of 365 days
PureWave's sole obligation under this limited warranty shall be, at PureWave's option, to repair the
rt to replace the defective item,
or if neither of the two foregoing options is reasonably possible, refund to Customer the purchase price
paid for the defective product. All products that are replaced will become the property of PureWave.
oducts may be new or reconditioned. PureWave's obligations hereunder are conditioned
upon the returned of affected articles in accordance with PureWave's Return Material Authorization
nd in the Supply Agreement, after Customer has
completed the steps outlined below in Section 2, PureWave will evaluate each returned Product and will
use reasonable commercial efforts to either, in its discretion, repair or replace products confirmed by
conforming that are covered under the warranty provided in the Supply Agreement.
PureWave shall be responsible for shipping the repaired or replaced Product to Customer. PureWave will
lacement Product within twenty (30) business
conforming Product must be received by PureWave before
or part for 90 days from shipment, or
PureWave warrants to the Customer that for a period of ninety (90) days from your receipt of the Product
will perform substantially in accordance with the Documentation.
If the Software fails to comply with the warranty set forth above, your exclusive remedy will be, at the
option of PureWave (i) a reasonable effort by PureWave to make the Software perform su
bstantially in
accordance with the Documentation, or (ii) return of the purchase price. This limited warranty applies only
if you return all copies of the Product, together with proof of purchase, to PureWave during the Warranty
anty is VOID if failure of the Software is due to modification of the Software not made by
PureWave does not warrant that the Software
ftware without problems or interruptions or
that the Software or any equipment, system or network on which the Software is used will be free of
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Additional Conditions
Notwithstanding anything else herein or otherwise, P
to this RMA Policy from time to time. Further,
the wireless link with an onsite Customer technician while the Products are in their original non
confo
rming state. This process might assist Customer in understanding and troubleshooting the issue. If
PureWave was not afforded the opportunity to troubleshoot an allegedly non
original non-
conforming state, PureWave may approve or rej
and such Products are not eligible for advance replacement.
No Fault Found
Notwithstanding Sections 2 and 3 above, if PureWave cannot duplicate any alleged non
Product will be returned to the Cus
tomer, at Customer’s expense, as "No Fault Found." PureWave
reserves the right to charge a testing fee in addition to all shipping costs incurred by PureWave in
connection with a returned product that PureWave determines as “No Fault Found,” and any s
payment must be received by PureWave prior to return shipment of the applicable Product to Customer.
Warranty Limitations
PureWave’s warranties do not apply to any product (hardware or software) which has (a) been subjected
to abuse, misuse, neglect, acc
ident, or mishandling, (b) been opened, repaired, modified, or altered by
anyone other than PureWave, (c) been used for or subjected to applications, environments, or physical or
electrical stress or conditions other than as intended and recommended by Pur
improperly stored, transported, installed, or used, or (e) had its serial number or other identification
markings altered or removed.
Warranty Disclaimer
PURWAVE’S SPECIFIC WARRANTIES SUMMARIZED ABOVE ARE THE ONLY WARRANTIES GIVEN
BY PURE
WAVE WITH RESPECT TO ITS PRODUCTS (HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE) AND ARE
GIVEN IN LIEU OF ANY AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED,
STATUTORY, OR ARISING BY CUSTOM, TRADE USAGE, OR COURSE OF DEALING, INCLUDING
WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY IMPLIED WARRANTI
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND PUREWAVE DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES TO
THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing
sentence, PureWave makes no warranty or representation,
disclaims all liability and responsibility for, (a) the operation, compliance, labeling, or packaging of any of
its products under the laws of any jurisdiction outside of the United States of America and (b) the
regu
latory compliance of any products in any jurisdiction in which it has not specifically identified
compliance or the use of any product in any jurisdiction in any manner other than as contemplated in the
regulatory certifications and approvals for that prod
warranty cannot be excluded, such warranty is limited in duration to the warranty period. The disclaimer
and exclusion applies even if the express warranty
OBTAINING WARRANTY
SERVICE
RMA Number
Customer must contact the Company,
service authorization.
When contacting PureWave
description and serial number and a description of the problem.
complete a “Return Material Authorization (RMA)” form to initiate the request. Full instructions as to
to complete and where to send the form are provided on the form. Date of proof of purchase from
PureWave will be required.
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Notwithstanding anything else herein or otherwise, P
ureWave reserves the right to establish amendments
to this RMA Policy from time to time. Further,
PureWave Technical Support may prefer to troubleshoot
PureWave was not afforded the opportunity to troubleshoot an allegedly non
-
conforming Product in
conforming state, PureWave may approve or rej
ect the RMA request in its sole discretion,
and such Products are not eligible for advance replacement.
electrical stress or conditions other than as intended and recommended by Pur
eWave, (d) been
WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY IMPLIED WARRANTI
ES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
sentence, PureWave makes no warranty or representation,
either expressed or implied, as to, and
regulatory certifications and approvals for that prod
uct in that jurisdiction. To the extent an implied
and exclusion applies even if the express warranty
fails of its essential purpose.
SERVICE
Customer must contact the Company,
by sending an e-mail to rma@pwnets.com
to obtain warranty
When contacting PureWave
for support, please be prepared to provide the product
description and serial number and a description of the problem.
The Customer will be expected to
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ureWave reserves the right to establish amendments
PureWave Technical Support may prefer to troubleshoot
the wireless link with an onsite Customer technician while the Products are in their original non
-
rming state. This process might assist Customer in understanding and troubleshooting the issue. If
conforming Product in
ect the RMA request in its sole discretion,
Notwithstanding Sections 2 and 3 above, if PureWave cannot duplicate any alleged non
-conformity, the
tomer, at Customer’s expense, as "No Fault Found." PureWave
reserves the right to charge a testing fee in addition to all shipping costs incurred by PureWave in
connection with a returned product that PureWave determines as “No Fault Found,” and any s
uch
payment must be received by PureWave prior to return shipment of the applicable Product to Customer.
PureWave’s warranties do not apply to any product (hardware or software) which has (a) been subjected
ident, or mishandling, (b) been opened, repaired, modified, or altered by
anyone other than PureWave, (c) been used for or subjected to applications, environments, or physical or
eWave, (d) been
improperly stored, transported, installed, or used, or (e) had its serial number or other identification
PURWAVE’S SPECIFIC WARRANTIES SUMMARIZED ABOVE ARE THE ONLY WARRANTIES GIVEN
WAVE WITH RESPECT TO ITS PRODUCTS (HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE) AND ARE
GIVEN IN LIEU OF ANY AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED,
STATUTORY, OR ARISING BY CUSTOM, TRADE USAGE, OR COURSE OF DEALING, INCLUDING
ES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND PUREWAVE DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES TO
THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing
either expressed or implied, as to, and
disclaims all liability and responsibility for, (a) the operation, compliance, labeling, or packaging of any of
its products under the laws of any jurisdiction outside of the United States of America and (b) the
latory compliance of any products in any jurisdiction in which it has not specifically identified
compliance or the use of any product in any jurisdiction in any manner other than as contemplated in the
uct in that jurisdiction. To the extent an implied
warranty cannot be excluded, such warranty is limited in duration to the warranty period. The disclaimer
to obtain warranty
for support, please be prepared to provide the product
The Customer will be expected to
complete a “Return Material Authorization (RMA)” form to initiate the request. Full instructions as to
how
to complete and where to send the form are provided on the form. Date of proof of purchase from
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Products returned to PureWave Inc must be pre
Authorization (RMA) number and sent
Customer requesting t
he RMA will be the exporter. The exporter is responsible to ship RMA equipment to
PureWave’s address and has to bear the cost and risk involved in bringing the goods to PureWave
location.
Risk of loss in return shipment will be borne by Customer, and it is recommended that returned goods be
insured and/or sent by a method that provides for tracking of the package. Responsibility for loss or
damage does not transfer to PureWav
PureWave determines that the item is actually defective, the repaired or replaced item will be shipped to
Customer, at PureWave's expense, (1) not later than thirty (30) days after PureWave r
defective product or (2) to the terms of a separate written agreement with PureWave.
If the allegedly non-
conforming Product is not received by PureWave within thirty (30) days of Customer
initiating the RMA request, the RMA process for that
RMA Status
Customer may also obtain the status of its RMA request by sending an e
referencing Customer’s assigned RMA Number.
Customer Obligations
No produc
t will be accepted for repair or replacement by PureWave without a RMA number.
must be returned to PureWave, properly packaged to prevent damage, shipping and handling charges
prepaid, with
the RMA number prominently displayed on the outside of
determines that a returned product is not defective or is not covered by the terms of the warranty, the
Customer will be charged a service charge and return shipping charges
Out of Box Failure (OBF)
/ Dead on Arrival (DOA)
In
the event a product becomes entirely inoperable within the first forty
installation of the product, and such installation takes place within ninety (90) days after the date of
shipment from PureWave, upon verification of the
Box Failure (OBF) or “Dead on Arrival (DOA). A replacement shall be provided by advance replacement.
The replacement product will be shipped within five (5) business days after PureWave's verificat
DOA product, subject to availability and other shipping restrictions. The shipment of advance replacement
products is subject to local legal requirements and may not be available in all locations.
When an advance replacement is provided and Cus
within fifteen (15) days after shipment of the replacement, PureWave will charge the Customer for the
replacement product, at list price.
Advance Replacement
In some unique situations, PureWave
advance replacement for a non-
conforming Product during its warranty period.
The following conditions apply to advance replacements:
(i)
PureWave has a suitable “equivalent” replacement unit
(ii)
Customer’s network is experiencing a severe degradation or a complete outage.
(iii)
Customer has complied with the RMA procedures provided herein
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Products returned to PureWave Inc must be pre
-
authorized by PureWave with a Return Material
Authorization (RMA) number and sent
prepaid and packaged appropriately for safe shipment. The
damage does not transfer to PureWav
e until the returned item is received by PureWave. Provided that
Customer, at PureWave's expense, (1) not later than thirty (30) days after PureWave r
eceives the
defective product or (2) to the terms of a separate written agreement with PureWave.
initiating the RMA request, the RMA process for that
Product will be deemed cancelled.
Customer may also obtain the status of its RMA request by sending an e
-mail to
rma@pwnets.com
referencing Customer’s assigned RMA Number.
the RMA number prominently displayed on the outside of
the container.
If PureWave
Customer will be charged a service charge and return shipping charges
/ Dead on Arrival (DOA)
the event a product becomes entirely inoperable within the first forty
-
eight (48) hours of the initial
shipment from PureWave, upon verification of the
condition by PureWave, it will be considered as an “Out
products is subject to local legal requirements and may not be available in all locations.
When an advance replacement is provided and Cus
tomer fails to return the original product to PureWave
In some unique situations, PureWave
may consider, at its sole discretion on a case-by-
case basis, an
conforming Product during its warranty period.
The following conditions apply to advance replacements:
PureWave has a suitable “equivalent” replacement unit
available
Customer has complied with the RMA procedures provided herein
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authorized by PureWave with a Return Material
prepaid and packaged appropriately for safe shipment. The
he RMA will be the exporter. The exporter is responsible to ship RMA equipment to
PureWave’s address and has to bear the cost and risk involved in bringing the goods to PureWave
’s
Risk of loss in return shipment will be borne by Customer, and it is recommended that returned goods be
insured and/or sent by a method that provides for tracking of the package. Responsibility for loss or
e until the returned item is received by PureWave. Provided that
PureWave determines that the item is actually defective, the repaired or replaced item will be shipped to
eceives the
conforming Product is not received by PureWave within thirty (30) days of Customer
rma@pwnets.com
and
t will be accepted for repair or replacement by PureWave without a RMA number.
The product
must be returned to PureWave, properly packaged to prevent damage, shipping and handling charges
If PureWave
determines that a returned product is not defective or is not covered by the terms of the warranty, the
eight (48) hours of the initial
installation of the product, and such installation takes place within ninety (90) days after the date of
condition by PureWave, it will be considered as an “Out
Box Failure (OBF) or “Dead on Arrival (DOA). A replacement shall be provided by advance replacement.
The replacement product will be shipped within five (5) business days after PureWave's verificat
ion of the
DOA product, subject to availability and other shipping restrictions. The shipment of advance replacement
tomer fails to return the original product to PureWave
within fifteen (15) days after shipment of the replacement, PureWave will charge the Customer for the
case basis, an
Customer’s network is experiencing a severe degradation or a complete outage.
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(iv)
Customer pays for all over
PureWave
and provides a credit card number and signed credit card authorization form to
secure the transaction (or, upon PureWave’s approval, an Order may be used to secure the
transaction and pay all associated charges)
(v)
When an advance replacement is provided and
to PureWave within fifteen (15) days after shipment of the replacement, PureWave will
charge the Customer for the replacement product, at list price.
PureWave will use reasonable commercial efforts to ship
business days after PureWave’s confirmation that advance replacement is appropriate. PureWave shall
not be responsible for shipping delays if any of conditions herein are not met.
Out of Warranty
Repair of
products that are out of warranty will be subject to a repair fee. PureWave does offer extended
warranties and enhanced service options for its direct and indirect customers who desire those enhanced
features. Please contact a PureWave Customer Service Cen
you would like more information about these options
ASSISTANCE
For assistance, contact your nearest PureWave Networks Sales and Service office.
Additional information is available on the PureWave Networks w
For Customer Service call: 650-
528
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Customer pays for all over
-
night shipping and handling charges for shipments to and from
transaction and pay all associated charges)
When an advance replacement is provided and
Customer fails to return the original product
charge the Customer for the replacement product, at list price.
PureWave will use reasonable commercial efforts to ship
advance replacement Products within five (5)
not be responsible for shipping delays if any of conditions herein are not met.
features. Please contact a PureWave Customer Service Cen
ter either by telephone or via the Internet if
you would like more information about these options
For assistance, contact your nearest PureWave Networks Sales and Service office.
Additional information is available on the PureWave Networks w
ebsite at
http://www.pwnets.com
528
-5200, or Email: support@pwnets.com.
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night shipping and handling charges for shipments to and from
and provides a credit card number and signed credit card authorization form to
secure the transaction (or, upon PureWave’s approval, an Order may be used to secure the
Customer fails to return the original product
to PureWave within fifteen (15) days after shipment of the replacement, PureWave will
advance replacement Products within five (5)
business days after PureWave’s confirmation that advance replacement is appropriate. PureWave shall
products that are out of warranty will be subject to a repair fee. PureWave does offer extended
warranties and enhanced service options for its direct and indirect customers who desire those enhanced
ter either by telephone or via the Internet if
http://www.pwnets.com
.
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When installing this equipment, observe the following precautions to minimize the danger of pe
injury:
Danger:
•
NEVER install equipment if there is a chance of lightning or other adverse weather conditions.
•
NEVER install in a wet location unless the equipment is specifically designed for wet locations.
• NEVER touch uninsulated
wires or terminals unless the wire has been disconnected at the
Network interface.
•
ALWAYS use caution when installing or modifying cables.
ESD Warning:
•
WARNING: Always assume that all components and assemblies are static sensitive and always
follow local ESD-
prevention guidelines to prevent equipment damage.
EXTERNAL POWER – SOURCE:
•
WARNING: For any external power supply that provides the power source for the PureWave
equipment, replace any power supply fuse with the same rating or equivalent, otherwise
PureWave Networks will not be responsible for any subsequent damage to its equipment.
•
Use normal caution when installing or modifying cables. Dangerous voltages may be present. It is
also considered imprudent to install during a lightning storm.
• Always dis
connect all lines and power connections before servicing or disassembling this
equipment.
•
For performance and safety reasons, only power supplies listed for use with telephone equipment
by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) should be used wi
•
Refer to the installation section of the appropriate instruction manual for the unit you are installing
for:
o
Cabling information
o
Proper connections
o
Grounding information
•
All wiring external to the product(s) should follow the provisions of th
National Electrical Code.
WARNING:
These units contain no user serviceable components. Only authorized Service Personnel should service
or repair these units. "Use only isolated Class 2 Power Source, Rated 48V dc 5.0A Minimum."
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
ALWAYS use caution when installing or modifying cables.
prevention guidelines to prevent equipment damage.
also considered imprudent to install during a lightning storm.
by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) should be used wi
th equipment.
Cabling information
Proper connections
Grounding information
All wiring external to the product(s) should follow the provisions of th
e current edition of the
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When installing this equipment, observe the following precautions to minimize the danger of pe
rsonnel
NEVER install equipment if there is a chance of lightning or other adverse weather conditions.
NEVER install in a wet location unless the equipment is specifically designed for wet locations.
wires or terminals unless the wire has been disconnected at the
WARNING: Always assume that all components and assemblies are static sensitive and always
WARNING: For any external power supply that provides the power source for the PureWave
equipment, replace any power supply fuse with the same rating or equivalent, otherwise
PureWave Networks will not be responsible for any subsequent damage to its equipment.
Use normal caution when installing or modifying cables. Dangerous voltages may be present. It is
connect all lines and power connections before servicing or disassembling this
For performance and safety reasons, only power supplies listed for use with telephone equipment
th equipment.
Refer to the installation section of the appropriate instruction manual for the unit you are installing
e current edition of the
These units contain no user serviceable components. Only authorized Service Personnel should service
or repair these units. "Use only isolated Class 2 Power Source, Rated 48V dc 5.0A Minimum."
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1. Introduction
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1.1
Overview
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1.2
System Components
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1.3
Scope
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2. Base Station
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2.1
Overview
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2.2
Hardware
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2.3
MAC Software Architecture
2.4
Enclosure
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2.5
External Connections
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2.6
Power
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2.7
GPS ................................
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2.8
Antenna
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2.8.1
Antenna Mounting Kit
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2.9
Ethernet
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2.9.1
Weather Protection of the Ethernet Connector
3.
Grounding and Lightning Requirements
3.1
Lightning Protection Installation Components
3.2
Lightning Rod
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3.3
Down Conductor
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3.4
Co-
axial and/or Cat 5 Cable Shield Grounding
3.5
Grounding and Bonding
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3.6
Recommended Connection of a Bonded Ground
3.7
Single Point Grounding Concept
3.8
Lightning and Surge Protection
4. Weather Protection
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4.1
Weather Sealing
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4.2
Anti-Seize
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5. Base Station Bring-up
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5.1
Overview
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5.2
Connect to the Base Station
5.3
Configure the Base Station
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Quantum 1000 Base Station User
1. Introduction
1.1 Overview
PureWave Networks develops carrier
PureWave’s use of advanced multi
-
delivery of quadruple-
play services (voice, video, data, and mobility) t
Cable services. This equipment is the most spectrally
metropolitan-area-
networking equipment in its class available in the world today.
The PureWave solution consists of four
•
PureWave Quantum 1000 Base Station Sector (BSS)
•
Subscriber customer premises equipment (CPE)
• Quad Antenna panel
•
Element management system (EMS).
The Architecture Reference Model is shown in figure 1. The Base Station Sector supports the w
transfer of IP (Internet Protocol) packet data and communicates wirelessly to customer premise
equipment (CPE) terminals. The interface to the ASN
IETF RFCs, and Ethernet standards. The Element Managem
commissioning and network performance and characterization
The Quantum 1000 Base Station provides standard WiMax smart antenna support:
•
AAS processing (beam forming and null steering)
• AMC-like subchannel
assignments
The system uses advanced technology to realize exceptional performance gains:
•
Fast transmit/receive compensation necessary for channel reciprocity for mobility,
• Complexity-
reducing algorithms that allow more than 2 antennas per sector,
• Proces
sing algorithms that virtually eliminate interference instead of beam steering algorithms
that provide limited benefits and do not scale to multi
•
Flexibility to grow coverage by adding sectors in a compact and modular fashion.
A Quan
tum 1000 Base Station Sector provides 8 times the spectral efficiency and significant link gain
relative to standard WiMax Wave-
2 solutions.
The benefits are:
•
High capacity deployments using fewer channels,
•
Reduced or no cell planning,
• Fewer base stat
ions are needed to cover a region, and
•
Improved user performance.
The base station is highly modular. The key comp
processing cards, and RF modules for interfacing to available frequency bands. The Ba
connects to multiple single-
antenna units or a multi
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PureWave Networks develops carrier
-
class WiMAX 802.16e compliant Base Station equipment.
-
antenna technologies with software radio architecture enables
play services (voice, video, data, and mobility) t
hat are competitive with DSL and
Cable services. This equipment is the most spectrally
-efficient, range-
extending, wireless broadband
networking equipment in its class available in the world today.
The PureWave solution consists of four
major elements:
PureWave Quantum 1000 Base Station Sector (BSS)
Subscriber customer premises equipment (CPE)
Element management system (EMS).
equipment (CPE) terminals. The interface to the ASN
-
GW (access service network gateway) adheres to
IETF RFCs, and Ethernet standards. The Element Managem
ent System (EMS) supports operations,
commissioning and network performance and characterization
functions.
The Quantum 1000 Base Station provides standard WiMax smart antenna support:
AAS processing (beam forming and null steering)
assignments
The system uses advanced technology to realize exceptional performance gains:
reducing algorithms that allow more than 2 antennas per sector,
that provide limited benefits and do not scale to multi
-cell deployments, and
2 solutions.
High capacity deployments using fewer channels,
Reduced or no cell planning,
ions are needed to cover a region, and
Improved user performance.
The base station is highly modular. The key comp
onents are power units, Linux processing card, network
antenna units or a multi
-antenna radome.
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class WiMAX 802.16e compliant Base Station equipment.
antenna technologies with software radio architecture enables
hat are competitive with DSL and
extending, wireless broadband
The Architecture Reference Model is shown in figure 1. The Base Station Sector supports the w
ireless
transfer of IP (Internet Protocol) packet data and communicates wirelessly to customer premise
GW (access service network gateway) adheres to
ent System (EMS) supports operations,
Fast transmit/receive compensation necessary for channel reciprocity for mobility,
sing algorithms that virtually eliminate interference instead of beam steering algorithms
Flexibility to grow coverage by adding sectors in a compact and modular fashion.
tum 1000 Base Station Sector provides 8 times the spectral efficiency and significant link gain
onents are power units, Linux processing card, network
processing cards, and RF modules for interfacing to available frequency bands. The Ba
se Station
Quantum 1000 Base Station User
Figure 1
The base station is highly modular. The key components are power units, baseband processing cards,
and RF modules for interfacing to available frequency bands. The Base Station Sector connects to
multiple single-
antenna units or a multi
1.2 System Components
The PureWave System is composed of a Base Station Sector (which is itself connected to an antenna or
antenna array) and subscriber stations (also known as customer premises equipment (CPE)), which
connect to each other through an air int
Station connect to their customer or provider networks, also known as backhaul networks, via a provider
interface, whereas CPE connect to their subscriber or user networks through a subscri
Base Station have hardware, software, and mechanical characteristics that support their functional and
performance requirements. Base Station and CPEs interconnect with each other and their respective
networks via sets of network, MAC, and
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Figure 1
- Architecture Reference Model.
antenna units or a multi
-antenna radome.
connect to each other through an air int
erface (airlink) and to their respective networks (figure 2). Base
interface, whereas CPE connect to their subscriber or user networks through a subscri
ber interface.
networks via sets of network, MAC, and
PHY protocols.
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The base station is highly modular. The key components are power units, baseband processing cards,
and RF modules for interfacing to available frequency bands. The Base Station Sector connects to
The PureWave System is composed of a Base Station Sector (which is itself connected to an antenna or
antenna array) and subscriber stations (also known as customer premises equipment (CPE)), which
erface (airlink) and to their respective networks (figure 2). Base
Station connect to their customer or provider networks, also known as backhaul networks, via a provider
ber interface.
Base Station have hardware, software, and mechanical characteristics that support their functional and
performance requirements. Base Station and CPEs interconnect with each other and their respective
Quantum 1000 Base Station User
Provider
(aka Customer)
Provider Interface
(Backhaul)
Base Station Sector
HW
Network
MAC
PHY
Layers/
Protocols
Figure
1.3 Scope
This document is intended to be used by wireless broadband installation engineers. It contains
information needed to install and connect a Quantum 1000 Base
The Quantum
1000 Base Station Sector is designed to be “plug
Networks; however, guidance is given as to how to assess general system integrity and operational
readiness upon initial power-up.
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Base Station CPE
Subscriber Interface
Base Station Sector
Air Interface
(Airlink)
Subscriber Station
(CPE)
HW
SW
Mechanical
Figure
2 - General View of System Components
information needed to install and connect a Quantum 1000 Base
Station and Antenna Assembly
1000 Base Station Sector is designed to be “plug
-and-
play” direct from PureWave
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Subscriber Interface
Subscriber
(aka User)
This document is intended to be used by wireless broadband installation engineers. It contains
Station and Antenna Assembly
play” direct from PureWave
Networks; however, guidance is given as to how to assess general system integrity and operational
Quantum 1000 Base Station User
2. Base Station
2.1 Overview
The Quantum 1000 employs an
extremely flexible and versatile hardware architecture.
base station is a sophisticated and highly integrated ASIC that combines 6 DSP and general purpose
processor cores along with spe
cialized DSP hardware.
SNMP
and other management functions.
ass
ociated PAs, and 4 RF receivers (refer to figure 3).
Important characteristics of the
Quantum 1000
• Board-to-
board communications for scaling up to 16 antennas.
• 10 MHz profile
•
WiMAX OFDMA compliance
•
All layers implemented in software.
• 2.3 – 2.7 GHz and 3.3 –
3.7 GHz operations.
PureWave has implemented a scalable
Stations by:
•
Adding more Base Station Sector to a location
•
Adding antennas (and corresponding RF module sets) within a sector
•
Adding processing capability in order to process traffic within additional spectrum
•
Upgrading software to allow for changes in features and standards.
Figure
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cialized DSP hardware.
A Linux-
based subsystem supports applications,
and other management functions.
Finally,
,the Quantum 1000 includes 2 RF transmitters and
ociated PAs, and 4 RF receivers (refer to figure 3).
Quantum 1000
Base Station Sector are:
board communications for scaling up to 16 antennas.
WiMAX OFDMA compliance
All layers implemented in software.
3.7 GHz operations.
PureWave has implemented a scalable
architecture that lets service providers upgrade their Base
Adding more Base Station Sector to a location
Adding antennas (and corresponding RF module sets) within a sector
Upgrading software to allow for changes in features and standards.
Figure
3 - Base Station Functional Components
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extremely flexible and versatile hardware architecture.
The heart of the
base station is a sophisticated and highly integrated ASIC that combines 6 DSP and general purpose
based subsystem supports applications,
,the Quantum 1000 includes 2 RF transmitters and
architecture that lets service providers upgrade their Base
Adding processing capability in order to process traffic within additional spectrum
Quantum 1000 Base Station User
2.2 Hardware
This section desc
ribes the hardware characteristics for a
shows the block diagram for the Base Station digital section.
FPGA
RF IF
RF IF
RF IF
RF IF
Reference Clock
RF IF
RF IF
RF IF
Figure
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ribes the hardware characteristics for a
Quantum 1000
Base Station Sector. Figure 4
shows the block diagram for the Base Station digital section.
Ethernet DSP 1
DDR Flash
DSP 2
DDR Flash
DSP
DDR
DSP 4
DDR Flash
DSP
DDR
FPGA
Figure
4 - Base Station Digital Block Diagram
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Base Station Sector. Figure 4
DSP
3
Flash
DSP
5
Flash
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2.3 MAC Software
Architecture
Thi
s section describes the high level software
Figure 5
shows the block diagram for
Linux SBC
PowerQuicc II
Backhaul
CPU
CORE
UART 2
Console
UART 0
Linux
Intra-Mgmt
BS-Mgmt
(External /
Opt. Data)
BS
Daisychain
Status
/
EMS
Quicc
Engine
Eth-2
Eth-0
Figure
The PureWave Quantum is a
n 802.16e
comprising the Network and Management processor (sometimes referred to as “the PowerQuicc or “the
Linux”), and the other comprising the baseband PHY and MAC
the system Manager and the baseband SoC (sometimes called the “Modem” or the “Modem”) is
essentially a high-powere
d signal processor. See Figure
The Network Processor is based on a Freescale PowerQuicc II, which c
plus a “Quicc” engine for packet processing. The PowerPC runs Linux and hosts many highly complex
applications including an SNMP device management agent, multiple databases, web server, CLI, logging
and other system services
. The other SoC is a WiMAX baseband processor. It contains three ARM9
cores, four general Tensilica cores and a fifth tensilica
processing, MAC and PHY tasks. The ARMs run the ThreadX operating system; the oth
have a traditional RTOS.
The Network Processor connects to the external backhaul through a pair of gigabit Ethernet ports, and to
the Modem through two 100/1000
MB
management/co
ntrol messages. Various protocols carried over the two Ethernets link the applications,
including TCP/IP, UDP and custom Ethernet frames.
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Architecture
s section describes the high level software
characteristics for a Quantum 1000
Base Station.
shows the block diagram for
the Base Station software architecture.
Modem EVK
MAC
RF Tx RF Rx
Backhaul
PHY
PureWave Quantum 1000
BASE STATION
S
E
R
I
A
L
S
E
R
I
A
L
Intra-Mgmt
Data+R6
Ctrl +
GRE Data
Reset (GPIO)
/Control 1PPS Sync
ASN Gateway
Quicc
Engine
GPS Module
Eth-1
Eth-3
Figure
5 – High Level SW Architecture
n 802.16e
WiMAX base station. It contains two major silicon devices, one
Linux”), and the other comprising the baseband PHY and MAC
processors. The Network Processor is
d signal processor. See Figure
3.
The Network Processor is based on a Freescale PowerQuicc II, which c
ontains a standard PowerPC core
cores, four general Tensilica cores and a fifth tensilica
-
based DSP core. Together these perform network
MB
Gigabit
Ethernet ports. These ports carry a mix of traffic and
including TCP/IP, UDP and custom Ethernet frames.
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Base Station.
Modem EVK
SoC
WiMAX base station. It contains two major silicon devices, one
comprising the Network and Management processor (sometimes referred to as “the PowerQuicc or “the
processors. The Network Processor is
the system Manager and the baseband SoC (sometimes called the “Modem” or the “Modem”) is
ontains a standard PowerPC core
plus a “Quicc” engine for packet processing. The PowerPC runs Linux and hosts many highly complex
applications including an SNMP device management agent, multiple databases, web server, CLI, logging
. The other SoC is a WiMAX baseband processor. It contains three ARM9
based DSP core. Together these perform network
processing, MAC and PHY tasks. The ARMs run the ThreadX operating system; the oth
er cores do not
The Network Processor connects to the external backhaul through a pair of gigabit Ethernet ports, and to
Ethernet ports. These ports carry a mix of traffic and
ntrol messages. Various protocols carried over the two Ethernets link the applications,
Quantum 1000 Base Station User
2.4 Enclosure
The Quantum 1000
Base Station Sector is made up of a single, weather
dimensions of: 24” W x 17
” H x 5” D (figures
near a corner of the rear of the enclosure. Each “ear”
are spaced 37cm apart (center-to-
center), horizontally, and
Figure
Figure 7 -
Pole Mounted Quantum 1000 Base Station Sector
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Base Station Sector is made up of a single, weather
-
resistant cabinet with the overall
” H x 5” D (figures
6 and 7
). The unit has 4 mounting “ears”, each one located
near a corner of the rear of the enclosure. Each “ear”
will accommodate a M10 bolt.
The mounting holes
center), horizontally, and
44.3cm
apart, vertically (figure
Figure
6 – Quantum 1000 Base Station Sector
Pole Mounted Quantum 1000 Base Station Sector
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resistant cabinet with the overall
). The unit has 4 mounting “ears”, each one located
The mounting holes
apart, vertically (figure
s 8 and 9).
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Figure 8 -
Quantum 1000
Figure 9 –
Quantum 1000
The Base Station unit can be installed either as an entire outdoor unit (ODU) or as an entire indoor unit
(IDU). The antenna must always be installed outdoors.
Note:
It is recommended that the Base Station Enclosure is mounted upright such that the
antenna N-
type connectors face down towards the ground.
air flow around the Base Station heatsinks (refer to figure
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Quantum 1000
Base Station Sector Rear View
37cm
44.3cm
Quantum 1000
Base Station Mounting Hole Pattern
(IDU). The antenna must always be installed outdoors.
type connectors face down towards the ground.
Please ensure that
there is adequate
air flow around the Base Station heatsinks (refer to figure
8).
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The Base Station unit can be installed either as an entire outdoor unit (ODU) or as an entire indoor unit
It is recommended that the Base Station Enclosure is mounted upright such that the
there is adequate
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Table 1 lists the
mechanical, electrical and environmental properties of Quantum 1000
Physical & Environmental
Dimensions
Weight
Power
Temperature
Humidity
Surge Protection
Lightning Protection
Weatherproofing
Table
2.5
External Connections
There are basically 4 types of connections that need to be made to the Base Station unit (see figures
and 11).
POWER
GND
Figure
10
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mechanical, electrical and environmental properties of Quantum 1000
Base St
Physical & Environmental
Specifications
24.6” (H) x 17.4” (W) x
4.5” (D)
23 pounds
-48V DC, 65 Watts
-33 to +55 degrees C
5 to 95% non-condensing
Surge Protection
UL497B
Lightning Protection
10kA IEC 6100-4-
5 (optional via external kit)
Weatherproofing
IP67
Table
1 – Physical and Environmental Properties
External Connections
Antenna Section
ANT 1
ANT 2
ANT 3
ANT 4 RS232 E-NET 1 E
-
GPS ANT
10
- Base Station Connections (Bottom View)
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Base St
ation:
4.5” (D)
5 (optional via external kit)
There are basically 4 types of connections that need to be made to the Base Station unit (see figures
10
-
NET 2
GPS ANT
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Figure
Once the Base Station enclosure has been mounted, the following connections must be made.
• POWER
: Provides the DC power source for
•
GND: This provides a ground connection point for the Base Station. It is important to ensure that
the Base Station is professionally grounded and complies with all local relevant grounding
electrical codes.
• GPS ANT: This port prov
ides the connection between the GPS antenna (external) and the GPS
receiver module (internal). GPS is used by the Base Station Sector to synchronize its TDD gate
to those of Base Stations in neighboring cells.
• ANT 1 – ANT 4:
This is where the Base Statio
antenna ports are described as:
o
ANT 1: This is a transmit (Tx) and a receive (Rx) port.
o
ANT 2: This is a transmit (Tx) and a receive (Rx) port.
o
ANT 3: This is a receive (Rx) port only.
o
ANT 4: This is a recei
•
RS232: This is the serial interface to the Base Station. This interface will be primarily used for
“out of the box” configuration and debug purposes when directed by PureWave Technical
Support Engineers.
• E-NET 1: This
Gigabit Ethernet
connected to the Service Provider’s network equipment.
the Base Station.
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Figure
11 - Base Station Connected
: Provides the DC power source for
the Base Station unit.
to those of Base Stations in neighboring cells.
This is where the Base Statio
n is physically connected to an antenna.
antenna ports are described as:
ANT 1: This is a transmit (Tx) and a receive (Rx) port.
ANT 2: This is a transmit (Tx) and a receive (Rx) port.
ANT 3: This is a receive (Rx) port only.
ANT 4: This is a recei
ve (Rx) port only.
Gigabit Ethernet
port provides the data traffic backhaul interface that should be
connected to the Service Provider’s network equipment.
This port allows in-
band management
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Once the Base Station enclosure has been mounted, the following connections must be made.
GND: This provides a ground connection point for the Base Station. It is important to ensure that
the Base Station is professionally grounded and complies with all local relevant grounding
ides the connection between the GPS antenna (external) and the GPS
receiver module (internal). GPS is used by the Base Station Sector to synchronize its TDD gate
n is physically connected to an antenna.
The 4
RS232: This is the serial interface to the Base Station. This interface will be primarily used for
“out of the box” configuration and debug purposes when directed by PureWave Technical
port provides the data traffic backhaul interface that should be
band management
of
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• E-
NET 2: This Gigabit Ethernet port provides an out
this port can be used for d
aisy
device such as a web Camera
aggregated and passed through the backhauling connector
NOTE:
DO NOT POWER ON THE
BASE STATION OR REMO
TWO TRANSMITTING ANT
ENNA PORTS (ANT 1 AN
SUITABLE RF LOAD OR
AN ANTENNA. A FAILUR
RESULT IN INTER
NAL DAMAGE TO THE BA
Figure
Connect the two transmitting ports (ANT 1 and ANT 2) to the two outer most elements of the actual
antenna thus ensuring that the transmission paths are as far apart as possible on the 4 available antenna
ports.
It is also important that while the base s
antenna ports remain terminated. Removal of the transmitter load while operating at high output powers is
not recommended and may result in damage to the base station.
2.6 Power
The Base Station DC power requirements is such that the external DC source needs to be capable of
delivering up to 4
Amps of current at
48VDC.
PureWave provides the power connector to the Base S
Installation kit (figure 13).
The "Tyco
" power connector that is used on the Base Station will
Remember to take account of the voltage drop when running long power cable runs.
AWG, for a cable length of 1
00 feet, a nominal 48VDC supply delivering into a
voltage drop of 2.7 volts.
Please ensure that the DC power source is powered off and solder the
and 2.
Solder the 48 VDC Return wires to pins
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NET 2: This Gigabit Ethernet port provides an out
-of-
band management interf
aisy
chaining
to another base station or to connect to an external
device such as a web Camera
. T
he traffic coming from the daisy chain connector shall be
aggregated and passed through the backhauling connector
.
BASE STATION OR REMO
VE THE BASE STATION
POWER UNLESS THE
ENNA PORTS (ANT 1 AN
D ANT 2) ARE EITHER
TERMINATED BY A
AN ANTENNA. A FAILUR
E TO ENSURE THIS, AT
ALL TIMES, COULD
NAL DAMAGE TO THE BA
SE STATION (FIGURE 12).
Figure
12 - Base Station Connected
It is also important that while the base s
tation is operating at maximum power levels, the transmitting
not recommended and may result in damage to the base station.
Amps of current at
-48 VDC.
The Base Station nominally runs at approx 2 Amps at
PureWave provides the power connector to the Base S
tation (Tyco P/N
796094
" power connector that is used on the Base Station will
accommodate 14 to
18
Remember to take account of the voltage drop when running long power cable runs.
For
00 feet, a nominal 48VDC supply delivering into a
2
A load will lead to a
Please ensure that the DC power source is powered off and solder the
-
48 VDC wires to connector pins 1
Solder the 48 VDC Return wires to pins
3 and 4 (figures 14 to 16).
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band management interf
ace. In addition,
to another base station or to connect to an external
he traffic coming from the daisy chain connector shall be
POWER UNLESS THE
TERMINATED BY A
ALL TIMES, COULD
Connect the two transmitting ports (ANT 1 and ANT 2) to the two outer most elements of the actual
antenna thus ensuring that the transmission paths are as far apart as possible on the 4 available antenna
tation is operating at maximum power levels, the transmitting
antenna ports remain terminated. Removal of the transmitter load while operating at high output powers is
The Base Station DC power requirements is such that the external DC source needs to be capable of
The Base Station nominally runs at approx 2 Amps at
-
796094
-2) as part of the
18
gauge wire.
For
example, for 18
A load will lead to a
48 VDC wires to connector pins 1
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Figure 13 -
Base Station Power Input Connector (Conxall P/N 4280
Figure
Figure
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Base Station Power Input Connector (Conxall P/N 4280
-5PG
-
14 - Base Station Power Input Connector
15 - Base Station Power Input Connector
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300)
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Figure
The following table 2 indicates the connector pin
Figure 17
is an expanded view of the connector onto which is attached the actual cable of wires.
Figure 17 -
Base Station Power Input Cable Connector Expanded View
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16 - Base Station Power Input Connector
The following table 2 indicates the connector pin
-outs.
Pin #
Signal
1 -48V DC
2 -48V DC
3 48v DC Return
4 48v DC Return
Table 2 – Power Pin-out connections
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is an expanded view of the connector onto which is attached the actual cable of wires.
Base Station Power Input Cable Connector Expanded View
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2.7 GPS
This port provides the connection between the GPS antenna (external) and the GPS receiver
(internal). GPS is used by the Base Station to synchronize its TDD gate to those of Base Stations in
neighboring cells. Connect the coaxial cable from the external GPS antenna to the SMA
connector marked “GPS” on the bottom right corner
GPS antennas are shown in figure 1
Figure 18 -
Base Station Underside View of GPS Antenna Connection
Figure 19 -
Typical
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connector marked “GPS” on the bottom right corner
of the Base Station unit (refer to figure 1
GPS antennas are shown in figure 1
9.
Typical
Base Station Sector External GPS Antenna’s
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This port provides the connection between the GPS antenna (external) and the GPS receiver
module
(internal). GPS is used by the Base Station to synchronize its TDD gate to those of Base Stations in
neighboring cells. Connect the coaxial cable from the external GPS antenna to the SMA
-type female
of the Base Station unit (refer to figure 1
8). Typical
Base Station Underside View of GPS Antenna Connection
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No software pre-configu
ration is required and all that is needed is to connect the Base Station to a GPS.
When the Base Station detects that a 1 pps GPS signal is present then it will synchronize its TDD gate to
the GPS and if it does not detect a 1 pps GPS signal then it will s
In the event that there are co-
located multiple Base Stations, it is important to synchronize all the Base
Station to a 1 pps GPS such that this will co
concurrently.
This is especially important if neighboring Base Stations are set to operate on overlapping
or identical frequency channels.
2.8 Antenna
A low-
loss, coaxial cable has to be connected to each of the N
back of the antenna panel and the respective antenna port on the base of the Base Station Sector. The
co-
axial cable must be capable of propagating the rel
recommended to use any high-
performance, low
Technologies P/N CA3N100 or Times Microwave LMR 400).The order of antenna connections is
unimportant.
The important consider
ation is the length of the co
and thus effective range of the system. In the case that the Base Station unit is installed outdoors and
close to the antenna, then the co-
axial cable runs can be kept
Base Station unit is installed indoors with long cable runs up the tower to the antennas then the amount of
signal loss will need to be calculated to ensure that adequate range will still be achieved. As an example,
a Times Microwave LMR400 cable has an attenuation loss of 6.8dB per 100 feet at a frequency of
2.5GHz.
For your information, the procedure to install co
Note:
It is strongly recommended that appropriate lightn
installed (refer to section 3).
Please ensure that appropriate weather protection is applied to all
outdoor N-
type coaxial connections.
One antenna panel is used for each Base Station. The antenna panel is populated with a number of
directional patch-
element strips. All elements are enclosed within a single radome and common, rear
mounting plate. Access to each element (antenna) is provide
connector. Thus, for a 4-
element antenna panel configuration there are a total of 4 exposed RF
connectors protruding from the rear mounting plate (refer to figures
The specifications for the 2.5GHz a
nd the 3.65GHz antenna’s are detailed in Appendix A.
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the GPS and if it does not detect a 1 pps GPS signal then it will s
ynchronize to its own internal source.
Station to a 1 pps GPS such that this will co
-
ordinate all Base Station to transmit and receive
loss, coaxial cable has to be connected to each of the N
-
type female connectors located on the
axial cable must be capable of propagating the rel
evant RF frequency and therefore it is
performance, low
-loss 400-
series coaxial cable (i.e. Hyperlink
ation is the length of the co
-
axial cable as this will affect the amount of signal loss
axial cable runs can be kept
short and thus loss is minimized. If the
For your information, the procedure to install co
-
axial connectors is provided in Appendix A.
It is strongly recommended that appropriate lightn
ing surge protection devices are
type coaxial connections.
mounting plate. Access to each element (antenna) is provide
d by a dedicated N-
type female coaxial RF
connectors protruding from the rear mounting plate (refer to figures
20 and 21).
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ration is required and all that is needed is to connect the Base Station to a GPS.
When the Base Station detects that a 1 pps GPS signal is present then it will synchronize its TDD gate to
ynchronize to its own internal source.
located multiple Base Stations, it is important to synchronize all the Base
ordinate all Base Station to transmit and receive
This is especially important if neighboring Base Stations are set to operate on overlapping
type female connectors located on the
back of the antenna panel and the respective antenna port on the base of the Base Station Sector. The
evant RF frequency and therefore it is
series coaxial cable (i.e. Hyperlink
Technologies P/N CA3N100 or Times Microwave LMR 400).The order of antenna connections is
axial cable as this will affect the amount of signal loss
and thus effective range of the system. In the case that the Base Station unit is installed outdoors and
short and thus loss is minimized. If the
Base Station unit is installed indoors with long cable runs up the tower to the antennas then the amount of
signal loss will need to be calculated to ensure that adequate range will still be achieved. As an example,
a Times Microwave LMR400 cable has an attenuation loss of 6.8dB per 100 feet at a frequency of
axial connectors is provided in Appendix A.
ing surge protection devices are
Please ensure that appropriate weather protection is applied to all
One antenna panel is used for each Base Station. The antenna panel is populated with a number of
element strips. All elements are enclosed within a single radome and common, rear
type female coaxial RF
element antenna panel configuration there are a total of 4 exposed RF
nd the 3.65GHz antenna’s are detailed in Appendix A.
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Figure
The antenna panel will be mounted to a pole having an outer diameter (OD) between
provided mounting kit.
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Figure 20 - Base Station Antenna
Figure
21 – Typical Antenna Deployment
The antenna panel will be mounted to a pole having an outer diameter (OD) between
1
” and
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” and
4”, via the
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Antenna Mounting Kit
The procedure to install the antenna mounting kit is detailed below. It is recommended that that mounting
kit is attached to the antenna prior to hoisting up the tower.
Figure 22
is an illustration of the components that are included in the antenna mounting kit.
1)
Lay down the antenna, designating which way is “up” (figure 2
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Antenna Mounting Kit
kit is attached to the antenna prior to hoisting up the tower.
Figure 22 – Antenna Mounting Kit
Lay down the antenna, designating which way is “up” (figure 2
3).
Figure 23 – Rear Antenna Face
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The procedure to install the antenna mounting kit is detailed below. It is recommended that that mounting
is an illustration of the components that are included in the antenna mounting kit.
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2) Take the large U-
bracket with
the slot is pointed towards the bottom of the antenna. This is to allow for the angular
displacement.
3) Tighten and secure the U-
Brackets using
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bracket with
the cut-
out clot and insert over the 4 bolts (figure 2
Figure 24 – Attached U-brackets
Brackets using
the appropriate nut (figure 25)
Figure 25 – Secure U-brackets
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out clot and insert over the 4 bolts (figure 2
4). Ensure that
the slot is pointed towards the bottom of the antenna. This is to allow for the angular
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4)
Take the pole clamp section with the bolt hole and secure to the U
washer (figure 26
). Secure a pole clamp section to each U
Figure
5)
Depending on the intended angle of elevation and degree of down/up tilt will determine whether
to lock one end and have flexibility on the other. This is the intent of the slots. Figure 2
downtilting antenna and therefore the
upper bracket.
Figure
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Take the pole clamp section with the bolt hole and secure to the U
-
Bracket using the bolt and lock
). Secure a pole clamp section to each U
-Bracket.
Figure
26 – Pole Clamp half section
downtilting antenna and therefore the
bottom bracket is ”fixed” and movement is allowed in the
Figure
27 – Pole Clamp to U-bracket
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Bracket using the bolt and lock
Depending on the intended angle of elevation and degree of down/up tilt will determine whether
to lock one end and have flexibility on the other. This is the intent of the slots. Figure 2
7 is for a
bottom bracket is ”fixed” and movement is allowed in the
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6)
The other half of the pole clamp section can now be attached using the M4 by 25 bolts plus the
lock washer and lock nut (figure 2
depending on the thickness of the pole (figure 2
Figure
Figure
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lock washer and lock nut (figure 2
8). These
will be adjusted to provide the necessary clamp
depending on the thickness of the pole (figure 2
9).
Figure
28 – Pole Clamp half section
Figure
29 - Mounting Kit final assembly
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The other half of the pole clamp section can now be attached using the M4 by 25 bolts plus the
will be adjusted to provide the necessary clamp
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7)
The final assembly can now be attached to the pole (figure
Figure
Diagrams that demonstrate the vertical angular displacement and a visual concept of how the antenna
can be aligned are outlined in figures
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The final assembly can now be attached to the pole (figure
30).
Figure
30- Antenna Mounted to Pole
can be aligned are outlined in figures
31 and 32.
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Diagrams that demonstrate the vertical angular displacement and a visual concept of how the antenna
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31
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2.9 Ethernet
This port allows remote command and control of the Base Station and also provides the data traffic
backhaul interface that should be conne
connection is a straight-
through 568
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Figure 32 – Antenna Alignment
backhaul interface that should be conne
cted to the Service Provider’s network equipment. The cable
through 568
-B standard as shown below in figure 33.
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This port allows remote command and control of the Base Station and also provides the data traffic
cted to the Service Provider’s network equipment. The cable
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Figure
In the case that the Base Station is mounted outdoors care it is important to ensure that the following
points are followed.
1)
You must install an appropriate outdoor rated, shielded Category
cable.
2)
You must install a shielded
3)
You must use shielded Cat 5
with the metal RJ-
45 connector
4)
A weatherized Ethernet connector backshell must be installed (Molex P/N 813969556) to weath
protect the connector.
5)
The maximum distance from the Base Station to the Service Provider’s network equipment is
limited to 100m.
One recommendation for an outdoor rated Cat 5 Ethernet cable is:
Name:
Commscope 2003 Cat 5e
Descripton:
Outdoor rated
Manufacturer:
Commscope
Distributor: Anixter
(http://www.
For your information, the procedure to install Ethernet connectors is provided in Appendix C.
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33 – Ethernet 568-B Straight Connection
You must install an appropriate outdoor rated, shielded Category
-
5 (Cat 5) 100 Mbps Ethernet
You must install a shielded
outdoor rated metal RJ45 cable connector.
You must use shielded Cat 5
e
cables and make certain that the drain wire has a good contact
45 connector
One recommendation for an outdoor rated Cat 5 Ethernet cable is:
Commscope 2003 Cat 5e
Outdoor rated
, UV protection, shielded Cat 5e cable
Commscope
(http://www.
anixter.com)
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In the case that the Base Station is mounted outdoors care it is important to ensure that the following
5 (Cat 5) 100 Mbps Ethernet
cables and make certain that the drain wire has a good contact
A weatherized Ethernet connector backshell must be installed (Molex P/N 813969556) to weath
er
The maximum distance from the Base Station to the Service Provider’s network equipment is
For your information, the procedure to install Ethernet connectors is provided in Appendix C.
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2.9.1
Weather Protection of the
An IP67 compliant weather protection connector is provided along with the Base Station Sector. This will
provide the means to weather protect the RJ45 Ethernet connection.
Figure 34
is an illustration of the components that are includ
Figure
Note:
Please remember to install all the pieces of the connector onto the cable before the RJ45
connector is crimped.
The procedure to install the connector is given below. The instructions are provided assuming that one of
the ends of the cable is accessible and does not have a RJ connector fitted.
1)
Crimp the RJ45 connector to the cable (figure 3
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Weather Protection of the
Ethernet Connector
provide the means to weather protect the RJ45 Ethernet connection.
is an illustration of the components that are includ
ed in the protection connector.
Figure
34 – Ethernet Weather Connection
the ends of the cable is accessible and does not have a RJ connector fitted.
Crimp the RJ45 connector to the cable (figure 3
5).
Figure 35 – Cable RJ45 Connector
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An IP67 compliant weather protection connector is provided along with the Base Station Sector. This will
ed in the protection connector.
Please remember to install all the pieces of the connector onto the cable before the RJ45
The procedure to install the connector is given below. The instructions are provided assuming that one of
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2)
Take the plastic RJ45 holder and ensure that the rubber RJ45 cut out is stuck onto the RJ45
holder (figure 36)
3)
Pull the cable plus RJ45 connector through the RJ 45 holder and ensure that
is pulled tight into the holder. Ensure that the connector flap is locked in place (figure 3
Figure
3
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Figure 36 – Plastic RJ45 Holder
Pull the cable plus RJ45 connector through the RJ 45 holder and ensure that
the RJ45 connector
3
7 – Plastic RJ45 Holder plus RJ45 Cable
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Take the plastic RJ45 holder and ensure that the rubber RJ45 cut out is stuck onto the RJ45
the RJ45 connector
is pulled tight into the holder. Ensure that the connector flap is locked in place (figure 3
7).
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4)
Install the rubber ring around the cable and the other components as
Figure
5)
Tighten the end cable locks and the assembly is complete (figure 3
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Install the rubber ring around the cable and the other components as
shown in figure 3
Figure
38 – All Components Assembled
Tighten the end cable locks and the assembly is complete (figure 3
9).
Figure 39 – Complete Assembly
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shown in figure 3
8.
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6)
The assembly can now be attached to the Base Station Sector thus creating a weather protected
connection (figure 40).
Figure 40 –
Complete Assembly connected to Base Station
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The assembly can now be attached to the Base Station Sector thus creating a weather protected

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