User Manual

Andrew InCell™ Fiber Optic Distributed Antenna System Users Guide
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The Installation Parameters
Installation times will depend on the size of each installation; however, Andrew can provide
rough guidelines for installing the CDU and RAU that may be used to determine the total system
installation time once the number of equipment parts is determined.
The CDU may be mounted in a standard 19” equipment rack or on a wall. Allow 30 minutes for
unpacking the CDU, installing the unit into the rack or wall and connecting the RF, fiber and
power cables. Upon application of system power, front panel indicators will give the installer a
visual indication of power and link status. Mounting hardware is provided for rack or wall
mounting.
RAUs are typically mounted on walls or ceilings throughout the building. The units are small
and lightweight and installers may carry multiple RAUs at one time to speed installation.
Mounting the RAU to a wall or ceiling and connecting the fiber and power cables and the
antenna takes only minutes. Upon application of system power, indicators on the RAU give the
installer a visual indication of RAU power and link status. Mounting hardware is provided for
the RAU.
To minimize system wiring times, Andrew composite cable is recommended to allow the fiber
optic links and the power to be routed to each RAU in one small, easy to pull cable. The
composite cables eliminate the need for conduit to each remote antenna location, improving
wiring installation time.
Disruption to business is minimal as the CDU is typically installed in a electronic equipment
room and the remote antennas and wiring may be installed after work hours. The cables are
small and lightweight making them easy to pull through risers, above roofs and through tubes.
Site survey testing before and after installation may be done during business hours using small,
portable RF measurement tools.