FlexWave Prism® RF Modules for Prism Remote Units Installation Guide TECP-77-141 Issue 2 August 2012 Single-Slot RF Module Dual-Slot 40W RF Module 300001744178 Rev B Dual-Band Dual-Slot RF Module HDM RF Module
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Topics Page Preface .................................................................................................................................................................2 Revision History...................................................................................................................................................... 2 FlexWave Prism User Documentation...........................................................................................................
Preface PREFACE This manual provides the information you need to install TE Connectivity FlexWave Prism® RF Modules into a Prism Remote Unit (PRU). Installation instructions are provided for the following Prism Remote Unit RF Modules: • Single‐Slot RF Modules, which includes the HDM RF Modules • Dual‐Slot RF Modules – Dual‐Card RF Modules – 40W RF Modules. NOTE: This installation guide documents the RF Modules that are compatible with the FlexWave Prism Remote Unit, which is designed for outdoor use.
FlexWave Prism User Documentation Table 2. FlexWave Prism User Documentation Title Catalog Number Element Management System 7.3 and 7.
Preface Standards Certification FCC: This equipment complies with the applicable sections of Title 47 CFR Part 15 (Host Unit), Part 22 (800 MHz Cellular), Part 24 (1900 MHz ‐ PCS), Part 90 (800/900 ‐ SMR), and Part 27 (2100 MHz ‐ AWS) & (700 MHz ‐LTE). IC: This equipment complies with the applicable sections of RSS‐131. The term “IC:” before the radio certification number only signifies that Industry Canada Technical Specifications were met.
Standards Certification OVERVIEW OF RF MODULES FOR PRISM REMOTE UNITS Figure 1 illustrates the Prism Remote Unit (PRU), which controls RF emissions, interfaces with the FlexWave Host. Single-Band Remote Dual-Band Remote Figure 1. Prism Tri-Band Remote Quad-Band Remote Remote Units The PRU has from one to four RF Module slots, depending on the PRU model. That is, the Single‐Band PRU has one RF Module slot, and the Quad‐Band PRU has four RF Module slots. A PRU can support up to four RF Modules.
Overview of RF Modules for Prism Remote Units Each RF Module can support any of the following DART combinations: • one Classic DART or one Single SuperDART • two Classic DARTs • two Single SuperDARTs • one Dual SuperDART • one or two sets of Tx or Rx Boards (HDM) – HDM‐850 has one set – HDM‐700 has two sets. Each RF Module will have up to two 6‐Timeslot DARTs or one 12‐Timeslot DARTs per RF Module. The RF Modules are field replaceable, but cannot be serviced in the field.
Standards Certification Table 3.
Overview of RF Modules for Prism Remote Units RF Module Components Figure 2 shows typical RF Module components, using the Single‐Slot RF Module as an example. DARTs Mounting latch Duplexer Power Amplifier (PA) Mounting hook Figure 2. PRU Single-Slot RF Module Components Figure 3 shows the components of an HDM RF Module. Tx and Rx Cards Duplexers Power Amplifier Mounting hook Mounting latch Figure 3.
RF Module Components Duplexer and Low Noise Amplifier The RF Module provides the PRU with an internal Duplexer that is optimized to provide the desired RF band‐pass filtering and in‐band equipment isolation between FWD and REV paths. The Duplexer provides the filtering necessary to the transmit and receive paths to the connected antenna.
Overview of RF Modules for Prism Remote Units Table 5. LPA Maximum Composite Tx Power Levels for Dual‐Slot 40W RF Modules Passband Maximum Watts Instantaneous dBm Bandwidth (MHz) PCS 1900 +46 40 70 AWS 2100 +46 40 45 Digital Processing Module The Digital Processing Module (DPM) is found only in the HDM RF Modules. The DPM provides the primary processing and logic functions for the HDM RF Module.
RF Module Components Table 6.
Overview of RF Modules for Prism Remote Units RF Module Cables for Dual‐Slot Installations For Dual‐Slot installations, the RF cables and connectors are labeled as MOD N TX0/RX0 and MOD N TX1/RX1, where N refers to the bottom slot of the double‐slot installation. For example, for a Dual‐Slot installation in a Quad‐Band chassis, the RF cables and connectors are labeled as MOD C TX0/RX0 and MOD C TX1/RX1.
RF Module Components Prism Remote Unit RF Group Assignments A Prism Remote Unit (PRU) comprises from one to four RF Module slots. Figure 4 illustrates the numbering of RF Module slots and DARTs. Prism Quad-Band Remote Unit with Single-Card RF Modules DART 7 Group D DART 8 DART 5 Group C DART 6 DART 3 Group B DART 4 DART 1 Group A DART 2 SeRF Module Figure 4.
Overview of RF Modules for Prism Remote Units Table 8 lists how the FlexWave Prism EMS references the RF group assignments and corresponding components of each RF Module. Table 8.
RF Module Components The Dual‐Slot 40W RF Module occupies two slots in a Prism Remote. Figure 5 shows the main components in a Prism enclosure, with a 40W RF Module occupying Slots A and B. The controlling DART will always be in the upper slot (B or D), and the second LPA is always in the lower slot (A or C).
Overview of RF Modules for Prism Remote Units PRU RF Module Types The PRU RF Modules are available in the following formats, and as described in the following sections: • “Prism Remote Unit Single‐ and Dual‐Card RF Modules” on page 16 • “Prism Remote Unit HDM RF Modules” on page 17 • “Prism Remote Unit Dual‐Slot 40W RF Modules” on page 18. Prism Remote Unit Single‐ and Dual‐Card RF Modules Figure 6 shows examples of PRU Single‐ and Dual‐Slot RF Modules, both of which have two DARTs.
PRU RF Module Types Prism Remote Unit HDM RF Modules PRU HDM RF Modules (Figure 7) are designed for 850 Cell frequencies. The initial release of the HDM RF Module is a Single Input Single Output (SISO) Configuration that • interfaces one Host DART—either Classic or SuperDART • supports two non‐contiguous RF slices up to 25MHz total bandwidth—SuperDART only • supports up to 40W RF output power. Figure 7.
Overview of RF Modules for Prism Remote Units Prism Remote Unit Dual‐Slot 40W RF Modules The FlexWave PRU Dual‐Slot 40W RF Module (Figure 2) is designed for AWS and PCS frequencies. The Prism Remote 40W RF Module comprises: • one DART • two Power Amplifiers (PAs) • one Remote DART Interface (RDI) board. The Prism Remote 40W RF Diversity Module comprises: • two DARTs • two Power Amplifiers (PAs) • two RDI boards.
Safety Precautions INSTALL THE RF MODULE(S) The following 8 sections comprise 16 steps that guide you through the installation of an RF Module into a PRU chassis. The process to install the four different types of RF Modules is basically the same. NOTE: In the following steps, the RF cables and connectors are referred to as MOD N TX0/RX0 and as MOD N TRX1 where N equals A, B, C, or D.
Install the RF Module(s) Guard Against Damage from Electro‐Static Discharge CAUTION! Electro‐Static Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. To prevent ESD damage, always wear an ESD wrist strap when working with the IRU or when handling any of its components. Connect the ground wire on the ESD wrist strap to an earth ground source before touching the IRU or any of its components. Wear the wrist strap the entire time that you work with the IRU and its components.
Remove Release Liners from the RF Module Remove Release Liners from the RF Module NOTE: Release Liners are present on front and back of new modules. 2 Open the PRU enclosure. 3 Remove release liners, if present, from the thermal pads on the RF Module prior to installing the module into the PRU chassis. CAUTION! The thermal pads are very sensitive to mishandling—do not nick, scratch, or ding them.
Install the RF Module(s) For HDM RF Modules, the thermal pads are located as listed below and as shown in Figure 10. • one pad for each Rx and Tx board • one large pad over the DPM • one for each Power Amplifier (PA), which is on the bottom of the HDM RF Module. DPM Thermal Pad Rx B Thermal Pad Rx A Thermal Pad Tx A Thermal Pad 2.9796 in Tx B Thermal Pad NOTE: Tx and Rx cards are paired: Tx A ony pairs with Rx A and Tx B only pairs with Rx B. Figure 10.
Dual-Slot Modules Only—Remove the Module Slot Shelf Dual‐Slot Modules Only—Remove the Module Slot Shelf 4 For Dual‐Slot RF Modules only. If you are installing a Dual‐Slot RF Module, you must remove a module slot shelf from the PRU chassis to accommodate the module’s size. (For further information, Table 6 on page 11.) Remove the shelf as appropriate for the RF Module: • For a Dual‐Slot 40W RF Module, remove the Module B Shelf. • For a Dual‐Band Dual‐Slot RF Module, remove Module D Shelf.
Install the RF Module(s) Install the RF Module into the Prism Remote Chassis Recommendation: Install Dual‐Band Dual‐Slot modules in the two upper‐most slots of the PRU. Recommendation: Install Dual‐Slot 40W modules in the bottom‐most slots of the PRU. Recommendation: If both a Dual‐Slot AWS2100 40W RF Module and a Dual‐Slot PCS1900 40W RF Module are installed in a Quad‐Band PRU, install the AWS2100 Module in the lower‐most slot of the PRU.
Install the RF Module into the Prism Remote Chassis Heat Sink RF MOD D RF MOD C Single-Slot RF Module RF MOD B RF MOD A SeRF Module Figure 11. Installing FlexWave Prism RF Modules for Prism Remote Units Installation Guide TECP-77-141 • Issue 1 • April 2012 a Single-Slot RF Module Page 25 © 2012 TE Connectivity Ltd.
Install the RF Module(s) RF MOD D RF MOD C HDM RF Module RF MOD B RF MOD A SeRF Module Figure 12.
Install the RF Module into the Prism Remote Chassis Installing a Dual-Band Dual-Slot RF Module Figure 13. Installing FlexWave Prism RF Modules for Prism Remote Units Installation Guide TECP-77-141 • Issue 1 • April 2012 a Dual-Band Dual-Slot RF Module Page 27 © 2012 TE Connectivity Ltd.
Install the RF Module(s) Figure 14.
Install the RF Module into the Prism Remote Chassis 7 Align the Mounting Hook on the module with the receiving flange on the PRU heat sink, and then slide the RF Module in toward the flange until it can go no further. RF Module Mounting hook Chassis Receiving flange FlexWave Prism RF Modules for Prism Remote Units Installation Guide TECP-77-141 • Issue 1 • April 2012 Page 29 © 2012 TE Connectivity Ltd.
Install the RF Module(s) 8 Push the left edge of the RF Module back and into the PRU chassis until it can go no further, as shown in the following graphics: • For Single‐Slot RF modules, see Figure 15 on page 30. • For HDM RF modules, see Figure 16 on page 31. • For Dual‐Slot RF modules, see Figure 17 on page 32, which uses the Dual‐Slot 40W RF Module as an example. CAUTION! Make sure the RF Module is seated correctly in the Module shelf.
Install the RF Module into the Prism Remote Chassis Push the HDM RF Module back into the chassis until it can go no further. HDM RF Module Figure 16. Seating an HDM RF Module FlexWave Prism RF Modules for Prism Remote Units Installation Guide TECP-77-141 • Issue 1 • April 2012 Page 31 © 2012 TE Connectivity Ltd.
Install the RF Module(s) Push the RF Module back into the chassis until it can go no further. Figure 17. Seating a Dual-Slot RF Module Secure RF Module Latches 9 To secure the module latches on the left side of the RF Module, do one of the following, as appropriate for the RF Module being installed: • “Connect Latches on Single‐Slot and HDM RF Modules” on page 33 • “Connect Latches on Dual‐Band Dual‐Slot RF Modules” on page 34.
Secure RF Module Latches Connect Latches on Single‐Slot and HDM RF Modules For Single‐Slot and HDM RF Modules, secure two latches, as shown in Figure 18. Two latches on Single-Slot RF Modules Two latches on HDM RF Modules Figure 18. Latches on Single-Slot and HDM RF Modules FlexWave Prism RF Modules for Prism Remote Units Installation Guide TECP-77-141 • Issue 1 • April 2012 Page 33 © 2012 TE Connectivity Ltd.
Install the RF Module(s) Connect Latches on Dual‐Band Dual‐Slot RF Modules For Dual‐Band Dual‐Slot RF Modules, secure four latches, as shown in Figure 19. Four latches in a Dual-Band Dual-Slot RF Module Figure 19.
Secure RF Module Latches Latches on Dual‐Slot 40W RF Modules For Dual‐Slot 40W RF Modules, secure four latches, as shown in Figure 20. Four latches in a Dual-Slot 40W RF Module Figure 20. Dual-Slot 40W RF Module Latches Verify that the RF Module Mounting Hook is Engaged 10 Verify that the RF Module Mounting Hook is engaged correctly by pulling the module away from the heat sink. The RF Module should not move. If the RF Module moves during this check, repeat Step 6 on page 24 through Step 9.
Install the RF Module(s) Connect the RF Module Cables 11 Position the cables so that they are under the right edge of the RF Module, pointing up. 12 Follow the rules listed below when connecting the RF Module cables. • Always provided at each RF Module shelf are five cables: – one Power (PWR) cable – two RF cables (TX0/RX0) and (TX1/RX1) – two high‐speed‐data cables, which in this document are referred to as Low‐Voltage Differential Signaling (LVDS) cables.
Connect the RF Module Cables 13 Working from the bottom connector up, connect the RF Module cables. a If this is a Diversity chassis: • For Single‐Slot installations only—connect the RF Diversity cable labeled MOD N TX1/RX1 to the TX1/RX1 connector and turn the thumbscrew to secure the cable to the chassis. • For Dual‐Slot installations only—the TX1/RX1 connector is pre‐populated. Do not remove the factory connection to RX1.
Install the RF Module(s) Cable connections for a Single-Slot RF Module MOD D PWR PRIM DIV MOD C TX0/RX0 RX1 MOD B MOD A SeRF Module Note routing of high-speed cables Note bend radii ≥ 1-inch Edge of Connector Interface Panel Figure 21.
Connect the RF Module Cables Cable connections for an HDM RF Module DATA 0 (PRIM) DATA 1 (DIV) POWER TX1/RX1 TX0/RX0 Figure 22. Cable Connections for HDM RF Modules FlexWave Prism RF Modules for Prism Remote Units Installation Guide TECP-77-141 • Issue 1 • April 2012 Page 39 © 2012 TE Connectivity Ltd.
Install the RF Module(s) Cable Connections for a Dual-Slot RF Module Tie wrap Two N-Type RF connectors Factory-installed RX1 cable Two N-Type RF connectors Figure 23.
Connect the RF Module Cables Keep cable bends behind the edge of the Connector Interface Panel Tie wrap around factory-installed RX1 cable Figure 24. Cable 14 Connections for Dual-Slot 40W RF Modules Ensure that all cable bends are below the top edge of the Connector Interface Panel as indicated by the dashed line in the preceding figure. Failure to correctly position the cables could inhibit closing the PRU door, which can result in damage to the cables.
Install the RF Module(s) Power on the RF Module 15 Follow the rules listed below to toggle the Power switch that corresponds to the RF Module to its ON position. • For Dual‐Slot RF Modules, use the Power switch for the lower module.For example, to power up a Dual‐Slot RF Module in combined slots C+D in a Quad‐Band chassis, turn ON DC Power switch for Mod C; leave the DC Power switch for Mod D OFF. • A Dual‐Slot 40W RF Module uses the Power Supplies in both slots.
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