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System Optimization and Commissioning
6.4 System Optimization and Commissioning
After the RF Site Survey is completed and the system is installed, perform the follow-
ing tasks.
Check Installation
• Check installation of the Main Hubs, Expansion Hubs, Remote Access Units, split-
ters/combiners, antennas, etc.
• Confirm all cable connections
• Confirm working condition of LGCell equipment
• Confirm that equipment quantities and equipment locations are documented
• Confirm that all equipment and cables are identified and marked with ID number
Check Cabling
• Review test results of Cat-5 cable (UTP/STP) (conduct cable test if testing has not
already been completed; the results are needed for the As-Built Document)
• Review test results of coaxial cables; at base station to Main Hub and RAU to
antenna
• Confirm and document actual link budget in coaxial cables
Check Optical Loss and Power Levels
• Confirm and document downlink power level out of base station
• Confirm and document downlink power level into Main Hub
• Confirm and document uplink power level out of Main Hub
• Check and document optical loss from Main Hub to Expansion Hub
Verify Coverage
• Conduct floor-by-floor system walk-through, confirming RSSI in all locations of
the coverage area. Document RF signal level readings from all locations onto floor
plan drawings.
• Confirm outside signal levels where required
• Measure RF signal out of equipment, if required
Check Signal Quality
• Check for neighbor channels/frequencies
• Confirm adjacent channel/frequency signal strength
• Check all call quality requirements of the carrier