Operation Manual

Fiber Distributed Antenna System (Fiber DAS)
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About This Manual
This manual covers the operating & maintenance instructions for Bird’s Fiber-DAS system, see "Model
Identification" on page 155 for a breakdown of models covered in this manual.
Changes to this Manual
We have made every effort to ensure this manual is accurate. If you discover any errors, or if you have suggestions
for improving this manual, please send your comments to our Solon, Ohio factory. This manual may be periodically
updated.
When inquiring about updates to this manual refer to the part number: 920-Fiber
-DAS; and revision: P5.
Chapter Layout
Introduction — Describes the fundamentals of the Bird Fiber-DAS and provides a list of commonly used
abbreviations and acronyms.
System Description — Describes the Major components that make up a Bird Fiber-DAS system.
Installation Guidelines — Provides FCC requirements and safety considerations when installing a Bird Fiber-
DAS.
Commissioning — Lists the preparations and equipment required to successfully install and commission the Bird
Fiber-DAS.
RF Commissioning — Contains useful advice on how to design a well working system as well as examples for
fine tuning link a budget and controlling noise in a Bird Fiber-DAS.
Model Identification — Provides a breakdown of the Bird part numbers for the Fiber-DAS systems. A table of
part numbers used for Remote Units is also provided.