User's Manual

Navini Networks, Inc. Ripwave Base Station I&C Guide
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Antenna Power & Cable Selection
The size and type of cable used to install the Base Station affect power loss and calibration range
for the transmitter and receiver. It is at this point in the process that the specific cable
manufacturer, type of cable, and cable size must be determined. A complete procedure and tool
are explained in Appendix H. Refer, also, to Chapter 1, Page 8 “Regulatory Information” for
FCC warning regarding RF, and UL and NEC/CEC information regarding cable length and
connectors. All BTS and RF shelf Coax and Digital cables between the Digital and RF Shelves
are 60 inches in length. Physical distance between Digital and RF Shelves will always be less
than the cable length.
Bill of Materials
The customer has to generate the Bill of Materials (BoM) - the actual equipment order to be
manufactured and shipped to the installation site. Navini can provide part numbers and ordering
information, as well as recommendations and other details that will assist customers in the
correct placement of orders. There is a sample Bill of Materials in Appendix I
.
Acquire Materials
Once ordered, the customer ensures that everything required for installing the Base Station is
secured and at the deployment site.
Confirm Backhaul Connection, EMS Server & FTP Server, Input
Power & Grounding at Site
The Backhaul connection for the Ripwave Base Station consists of up to two (2) Ethernet cable
connections with RJ-45 connectors for each BTS installed, OR, up to eight (8) T1/E1
connections with RJ-48 connectors for each BTS. The quantity of each connection will depend
on the site requirements. These connections need to be made available before installation begins.
Refer to the Regulatory Information in Chapter 1, Page 8 regarding backhaul connections, power
and grounding.
The customer’s EMS Server and FTP Server should be put into place prior to the installation
crew’s arrival at site. If the customer’s EMS Server is not available until after installation begins,
the crew can typically use a laptop to perform initial configuration. The FTP Server, however,
must be in place in order to commission the Base Station and test its operation.
Power Requirements for the Base Station
Refer to Table 3 Technical Specifications and to the Regulatory Information found in Chapter 1,
Page 8. The BTS must be connected to a power supply/rectifier that is UL listed to UL60950 or
UL60950-1 and has a grounded SELV output; and it must be installed in accordance with
NEC/CEC Articles 800/810/830. A UL listed disconnect device, such as a circuit breaker or fuse,
must be installed between the power supply and the BTS chassis connections.