Operation Manual

Fiber Distributed Antenna System (Fiber DAS)
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Tools and Material Requirements
Fiber Optics
All fiber optic cables, including patch cords, must be SINGLE MODE. Multi-mode fiber is not supported.
Bird equipment is designed to be used with only SC/APC fiber connect
ors. All connection points in the fiber must
either be fusion spliced or equipped with APC connectors. UPC connectors anywhere in the fiber path will cause
degradation in the performance of the equipment. APC connectors can be identified by their green jacket.
 Total optical loss must be < 15dBo.
 Optical return loss -60 dB or greater.
Fiber panel inserts/couplings must be APC.
Tools
 Fiber Optic cleaner for SC/APC connectors
 T8 Torx bit for card cage modules
 Appropriate bit for rack screws
 Spectrum analyzer with RF power meter
 Appropriate jumper cables to connect spectrum analyzer to Bird equipment
 OTDR
 Optical power meter
 Optical visual fault finder
 Fiber splicer
 SMA torque wrench calibrate to 0.9 N-m
 ESD Strap - (Electrostatic Discharge): The BIU, FOI and Power Supplies contain highly sensitive components
that can be destroyed by static.
NEVER open cards, BGW, CGW, repeaters or remotes!
Miscellaneous Material
 AC power cord(s) if using the DPU-301 power supply [AC to DC power supply]
 18 AWG power wire if using the DPU-302 power supply [DC to DC power supply]
 Ferrite bead filter for the DC supply cable to the DPU-302. The ferrite bead filter must be installed close to
the DPU-302. Follow manufacturer recommendations for proper installation of the ferrite bead filter.