HX Mid-Power Distributed Antenna System (DAS) User Manual
Warranties Hardware Corning Optical Communications Wireless, Inc.
THIS WARRANTY IS THE ONLY WARRANTY MADE BY CORNING AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. CORNING SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY OTHER DAMAGE INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, INDIRECT, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH FURNISHING OF GOODS, PARTS AND SERVICE HEREUNDER, OR THE PERFORMANCE, USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE THE GOODS, PARTS AND SERVICE.
Warnings and Admonishments There may be situations, particularly for workplace environments near high-powered RF sources, where recommended limits for safe exposure of human beings to RF energy could be exceeded. In such cases, restrictive measures or actions may be necessary to ensure the safe use of RF energy. The equipment has been designed and constructed to prevent, as far as reasonably, practicable danger.
Laser Safety Fiber optic ports of the HX system emit invisible laser radiation at the 1310/1550 nm wavelength window. The laser apertures /outputs are the green SC/APC Bulkhead adapters located on the front panel of the equipment. The product is Class 1/Hazard level 1 External optical power is less than 10 mW, Internal optical power is less than 500 mW. To avoid eye injury never look directly into the optical ports, patchcords or optical cables.
Standards and Certifications Corning Optical Communications products have met the approvals of the following certifying organizations: Company Certification ISO 9001: 2000 and ISO 13485: 2003 Product Certification US Radio Equipment and Systems • FCC 47 CFR part 22 – for CELL Frequency Band • FCC 47 CFR part 24 – for PCS Frequency Band • FCC 47 CFR part 27 – for LTE and AWS Frequency Bands EMC • FCC CFR part 15 Subpart B Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
About this Guide This Installation Guide describes how to perform the physical installation of the HX indoor and outdoor units (not including HX2600). The installation procedures of other units (e.g. RIU, OCH-HX, SC-450) relevant to the system are detailed in their user manuals (see Additional Relevant Documentation). Additional Relevant Documents The following documents are required if the corresponding units are included in your system.
Table of Contents 1 Introduction ......................................................................................................................10 1.1 Features and Capabilities ................................................................................................................... 11 1.2 System Architecture ............................................................................................................................ 12 1.2.1 HX Neutral Host Solution ........................
3.3.3.2 DC Models ................................................................................................................... 35 3.3.4 Routing Fiber and Power Cables .............................................................................................. 36 3.4 Verify Normal Operation ...................................................................................................................... 37 4 HX Outdoor Physical Installation .....................................................
1 Introduction HX is a mid-power, remote solution for the MA1000 and MA2000 distributed antenna systems (DAS). It is a fiber fed, compact and scalable multi-service platform designed to complement the MA1000 and MA2000 while providing complete RF open space coverage for large-scale public venues such as campuses, stadiums, convention centers, hotels, airports and train stations.
1.1 Features and Capabilities • Multi-Service Platform: Accommodates GSM, UMTS, HSPA, LTE, EDGE, EV-DO, AWS3, and more. Provides MIMO configuration for LTE700, AWS3, and UMTS band. • Cost-Effective High Power: Optimizes and reduces the number of antennas required to cover open areas by offering up to 33 dBm (2 W) composite power per frequency band. • Indoor Models: Support either SISO or MIMO (excluding HX-5 units) service in a single compact enclosure.
1.2 System Architecture HX mid-power remote unit compliments the MA1000 or MA2000 system, providing a complete solution consisting of HX remote units at the remote locations and headend elements that are shared with any other MA1000 or MA2000 system remotes that are either installed or being installed at the site. HX4/HX5 units can be optically daisy chained to other HX units supporting different bands (e.g. WCS and 2500 MHz TDD) for further band coverage needs.
Example of Indoor MIMO Architecture with HX Quad-Band Corning Optical Communications Figure 1-3 User Manual I CMA-066-AEN I Page 13
1.2.1 HX Neutral Host Solution Corning HX Neutral Host solution addresses the need for a high-output multi-operator distributed antenna solution (DAS) that provides complete multiservice coverage and meets RSSI requirements for different cellular technologies. The HX neutral host solution provides a complete suite of solutions to combine 850 CELL, 1900 PCS, 700 LTE and 2100 AWS services of the HX product with 800 MHz ESMR band.
Dedicated HX NH SISO Scenario Configuration with HX Quad and HX-5 SISO Units Figure 1-5 1.3 Application Topologies HX can be installed in various site topologies. The setup procedure varies accordingly: • High-power coverage via a single antenna - used for open area, stadium, parking lots, etc.
1.4 System Monitoring and Management The HX Remote Unit is centrally managed via the SC-450 Controller. Note that HX is not connected directly to the controller. It is connected to the optical converter (i.e. BU or OCH-HX), connected to the controller. Thus, the controller monitors views and manages the HX via the optical converter module to which the HX is connected. The following shows the Config(uration) tabs of the selected HX unit.
1.5 HX Unit Interfaces The HX antenna port (two for MIMO) is located externally. All other interfaces such as F/O connections, power connections, etc. are located inside the cabinet and are accessed by opening the cabinet door. 1.5.1 HX Indoor Interfaces 1.5.1.1 HX Indoor SISO Internal and Front Panel Interfaces The HX Indoor ANTENNA port (two for MIMO models) is located externally. All other interfaces such as F/O connections, power connections, etc.
Table 1-1 and Table 1-2 provide descriptions of the HX Indoor connectors and LEDs. Connector Description F/O SC/APC fiber-optic connector SM fibers Antenna N-Type female 50Ω duplexed connector for RF antenna AC PWR 100/240 VAC; 50/60 Hz; 8A Slow Blow Fuse DC 18 pin power connector for 25-48V DC power feeds RS-232 Local craft connector Table 1-1.
1.5.1.2 HX Indoor MIMO Internal and Front Interfaces Note: HX-5 units include SISO models only. The two HX Indoor antenna ports are located externally. All other interfaces such as F/O connections, power connections, etc. are located inside the cabinet and are accessed by opening the cabinet door.
Table 1-3 and Table 1-4 provide descriptions of the HX indoor type connectors and LEDs. Connector Description F/O SC/APC fiber-optic connector for either SM fibers (1 for each RF service module) Antenna N-Type female 50Ω duplexed connector for RF antenna (MIMO1 and MIMO2) AC PWR 100/240 VAC; 50/60 Hz; 8A Slow Blow Fuse DC PWR 18 pin power connector for 25-48V DC power feeds RS-232 Local craft connector Table 1-3.
1.5.2 HX Outdoor Unit Interfaces The HX Outdoor interfaces are located on the underside panel of the unit (connectors face down when unit is mounted). The unit interfaces include the RF, power and optical link connectors. The power, RS232 and F/O connectors are special weather resistant connectors. You may either order ready cables from Corning or refer to the manufacturer Part Numbers for generating the required cables (Appendix C).
2 Installation Guidelines This chapter describes the installation procedure for the HX Indoor (SISO/MIMO) and Outdoor Remote Units. The installation procedure differs according to the type of enclosure. 2.1 Site Considerations • The distance between the HX service antenna and the coverage area should correspond to LOS (Line of Sight) requirements for maximum coverage area. • The maximum fiber path loss is 6 dB.
2.4 Fiber Optic Requirements 2.4.1 Authorized Optic Cables • Only single mode fiber can be used with HX Indoor/Outdoor products, • All fiber in a given length of fiber must be of the same core diameter. For HX Indoor models: • All Bulkhead adapters must be either Single SC APC (Green) adapters. • All terminations, cross connections or patches must be direct fusion splice or Corning specified patch cords listed below.
2.4.2 Fiber Optic Rules ATTENTION! Please also refer to the Laser Safety section in the document Preface. • Fiber optic cables require proper handling. Do not stretch, puncture, or crush the fiber cable(s) with staples, heavy equipment, doors, etc. • Always maintain the minimum bending radius specified by the cable manufacturer. The minimum bend radius is usually 10 times the cable's outer diameter.
2.5.2 RF Rules • Use coax RG-223, 50 ohm, for RF connections between HX Indoor/Outdoor units and DAS antennas. • When using the Corning system in an environment in which other indoor coverage systems are installed, it is recommended (where possible) that the antennas are placed at least two meters apart • When bending coax cables, verify that the bending radius does not exceed the coax specifications.
2.5.4 Cable Routing Ensure all cables, e.g. power cable, feeder cable, optic fiber, commissioning cable, connecting are properly routed and secured so that they are not damaged. 2.6 Antenna Specifications and Guidelines Determine the antenna installation configuration, according to the transmission and coverage requirements and the installation site conditions. 2.6.
3 HX Indoor Physical Installation This chapter describes the mounting procedure and physical connections for the HX Indoor (SISO/MIMO) Remote Unit. 3.1 Unpacking and Inspection Unpack and inspect the cartons according to the following procedure 1. Open the shipping carton and carefully unpack each unit from the protective packing material. 2. Verify that all the parts have been received (see Table 3-1). 3. Check for signs of external damage.
3.2 Mounting The HX Indoor unit is installed in the communication room via one of the following options (each type of installation requires a different pair of brackets -both types supplied): • Rack-mount • Wall-mount (requires two people) 3.2.1 General Instructions • Indoor type HX Remote Units should be installed in a communication room that provides access only to authorized personnel. The units are maintenance free. In the event of failure, only authorized personnel should handle the units.
To install the unit in a rack 1. Assemble the Rack Mount Brackets to the side panels of the HX cabinet using the (12) supplied screws. Assembling Rack Mount Brackets Figure 3-1 2. Install the unit in the 19-in communication rack and secure to the frame using the appropriate rack screws.
3.2.3 Wall-Mount Installation The wall-mount installation procedure references an installation on concrete walls/solid block walls. 3.2.3.1 Required/Recommended Tools and Materials for Wall Mount Installation • Expanding lead shield anchors with 3/8” lag bolt with hex head bolts should be used (McMaster-Carr catalogue number 92403A200, or equivalent).
2. Referring to Figure 3-5, prepare the appropriate anchors in wall: • Using the bracket keyholes as guides, mark the location of the four holes (two per bracket) to be drilled in the wall. See Figure 3-4 – dimension in mm). • Using a hammer drill, drill holes for expanding lead shield anchors. Refer to Figure 3-4 for keyhole dimensions. • Clean the debris from the anchor holes. • Fill the 4 holes with silicon to help weather-proof the drilled holes and to prevent erosion.
Wall Mounted HX Indoor Corning Optical Communications Figure 3-6 User Manual I CMA-066-AEN I Page 32
3.3 Connections 3.3.1 RF and Fiber Connections Connect the HX Indoor unit RF and Fiber connections as follows 1. Connect broadband antenna coax to (duplexed) ANTENNA PORT (two for MIMO models) located on the right of the cabinet front panel (external). See Figure 3-7. 2. Open cabinet door. HX Indoor Connections – SISO Figure 3-7 3. Connect fiber as follows (two connections for MIMO models): • Install splice box near Remote Cabinet.
3.3.2 Ground Connection • AC Cabinets - Mandatory • DC Cabinets - Recommended Connect the HX cabinet to the main grounding point in the rack via the terminal stud located on the rear of the unit (ground wire with terminal not supplied). Grounding Bolt Location – HX Rear Figure 3-8 3.3.3 Power Connections The power supply connections depend on the HX model (AC or DC). Each type of model is supplied with corresponding power cable.
3.3.3.2 DC Models DC Wiring Note the following: • The HX Indoor (DC model) 18 pin DC Input terminal block connector supports 20-30 AWG wires • Maximum current allowed per pin: 5 A 1. Referring to Figure 3-13, connect wires as follows: • Higher voltage wires from the DC source to RED wires of the DC cable jumper. • Lower voltage wires to the BLACK wires of the cable jumper. 18-pair DC Cable and Connector Diagram Figure 3-10 2. Connect the DC cable jumper to ‘DC in’ power connector (see Figure 3-11).
3.3.
3.
HX Unit Interfaces - 1.5.1.1 or 0 for complete description of LEDs. The LED indicators are the same in both SISO and MIMO model service modules. Figure 3-13 shows an example of the LEDs on the two service modules in a MIMO unit (SISO units only include one service module). Location of HX Status LEDs (MIMO Model) Figure 3-13 Note: The HX monitoring and management capabilities are performed via the host OCH unit. Refer to the SC-450 User Manual for the configuration and management options.
4 HX Outdoor Physical Installation 4.1 General Information • The HX Outdoor Remote Unit can be installed either on a wall or on a pole (brackets are provided to facilitate both options). • The unit weighs 40 kg (88.2 lbs). This requires two people or the use of a crane (from top ring) to lift the unit onto the pole. • The wall mount and pole mounting procedures described in this document are recommendations for the specified scenarios.
Description Quantity Image P/N Boot, straight, lipped, fluid-resistant elastomer 23 to 10 mm 1 634A004501 Pole Clamp 4 264A088302 HX, Outdoor, Profile for wall installation – iron bar used for protecting the HX from vertical displacement 1 264A174201 Anchor nut (JUMBO),HEX 1/2,NUT 7/16,L=60mm,inner 5/16, SS 2 631A004601 4.3 HX Outdoor Dimensions The following figures show the HX Outdoor unit Figure 4-1 and bracket dimensions (Figure 4-2).
HX Outdoor Bracket Dimensions Figure 4-2 4.4 Required/Recommended Tools and Materials for Wall Mount Installation • Expanding lead shield anchors with 3/8” lag bolt with hex head bolts should be used. • Hex bolts need to be at least 3” in length • Hex heads on bolts need to be >12.7 mm and <24.
4.5 Mounting 4.5.1 Wall Mount Installation Note the following: • The wall-mount instructions provided in this section reference installations on concrete/ solid block /brick walls. • The brackets required for mounting the unit on the wall are integrated in to the rear panel – no required assembly. To wall-mount the HX Outdoor Remote Unit 1.
2. Referring to Figure 4-4, insert the anchors for mounting the unit as follows: • Use the provided four hole template to mark the location of the holes to be drilled in the wall. Note: Key holes are 300 mm apart from each other horizontally (center to center) and 372 mm apart vertically (see Figure 4-3). • Using a hammer drill, drill 5/8” holes for expanding lead shield anchors. • Clean the debris from the anchor holes.
5.
4.5.2 Pole Mount Installation The pole mount installation procedure consists of positioning the pole clamps on the pole and mounting the HX Outdoor unit on them. Note the following: • Provided pole mounting accessories are designed for the pole radius thickness range, Ø63 – Ø95 mm • The pole mount installation requires the following provided items (see section 4.
5. Lift the HX Unit and fit the clamp bolts into the four middle holes of each bracket, as shown in Figure 4-7: • Top pole clamp bolts into top middle HX bracket holes • Bottom pole clamp bolts into bottom middle HX bracket holes Note: Brush ring (see Figure 4-7) is intended for the purpose of lifting the HX unit. However, it can also be used for additional safety measure such as hanging the HX unit via the brush ring using a steel cable of sufficient strength and tying it to an iron bar of enough strength.
6. Referring to Figure 4-8, reach behind the HX unit brackets and secure each screw with the washers and the nuts.
4.6 Connections The HX Outdoor connections are performed from the underside of the HX unit after it has been mounted. The main connections include the RF, fiber and power connections. These connectors are waterproof and are protected by covers when not connected. Remove the connector waterproof covers when connecting cables. 4.6.1 RF and Fiber Connections To connect the RF and fiber cables 1. Connect the RF antenna coax cable to the HX ANTENNA port. 2.
4.6.
4.6.3 Power Connections The HX Outdoor power connector is model dependant (AC/DC). Each HX Outdoor Remote unit includes a non-standard power connector which requires the proper wiring. Wiring instructions are provided for both AC and DC models. 4.6.3.1 AC Power Input Model Connections Note: Refer to Appendix D for the HX OD AC power cable specifications. Connect the power cable wires according to the wire connection in Table 4-1 and Figure 4-11.
4.6.3.2 DC Power Input Model Connections Note: Refer to Appendix D for the HX OD DC power cable specifications. General Information • Length and tolerance of DC wire varies depending on ordered cable. See Table 4-2. P/N Length (Meter) Tolerance (Meter) 705A030841 2 ± 0.1 705A030821 5 ± 0.5 705A030851 10 ± 0.1 705A030801 50 ± 0.5 705A030811 100 ± 0.5 705A030831 200 ± 0.5 Table 4-2. P/N and Length Table • DC Input: 25-48 VDC • No.
Wiring Diagram Figure 4-12 4.7 Verify Normal Operation After the power connections have been completed, verify that the Power LED (located on the underside of the HX unit – see section 1.5.2) is green. Wiring Diagram Figure 4-13 Note: The HX monitoring and management capabilities are performed via the host OCH unit. Refer to the SC-450 User Manual for the configuration and management options.
5 Appendix A: System Specifications 5.
RF Parameters per High-Band Service DCS 1800 MHZ HX RF Parameters DL UL AWS3 CDMA/WCDMA 1700 MHZ PCS CDMA/WCDMA 1900 MHz DL DL UL UL UMTS 2100 MHz DL UL Max Output Power Per Antenna Port 1 Operator (Composite) 32 33 33 29 2 Operators 29 30 30 26 4 Operators 26 27 27 23 23 24 24 20 8 Operators Mean Gain (dB) 1 32 Pin (dBm) 16 0 Input IP3 (dBm) AGC OFF Typical Max Intermod Distortion (dBm) NF (dB) at Max Gain 33 11 0 -10 -30* 11 0 -10 7 16 0 -13* 2 33 -10 -1
5.2 Optical Specifications Optical Output Power <3.0 mW Max. Optical Budget 2 dB for fiber + 1 dB for connectors (assumed) = 3 dB total. 300 m Multi-mode Optical Loss per Mated-pair Connectors 0.5 dB (max) Optical Connector Indoor: SC/APC Outdoor: Corning OptiTap® Fiber Type Single-mode: 9/125µm Multi-mode: 50/125 µm or 62.
5.3.
• Corning Optical Communications CAN/CSA-C22.2 No.
6 Appendix B: Ordering Information Note: The information listed below is updated up to the document publishing date. Refer to the HX datasheet for the most updated ordering information. 6.
6.
6.3 Accessory Kits Part Number Description AK-HX-SW-4B-2-5B Accessory kit with hardware and software to upgrade the HX-quad band upgradable units to add Sprint’s 800MHz band 6.4 Optical Central Hub (OCH) - HX International products Part Number Description OCH-HX-4-SMF Optical Central Hub for SISO services, supporting (4) SISO HX units, SM OCH-HX-8-SMF Optical Central Hub for SISO or MIMO Services, supporting (8) SISO or (4) MIMO HX units, SM 6.
7 Appendix C: HX Outdoor Non-Standard Connector Descriptions Table 7-1 provides a description of the HX Outdoor RS232 and power (AC or DC) connectors.
8 Appendix D: Power Cable Specifications 8.1 AC Power Cable Specifications Use the following cable: TELDOR, Manufacturer P/N 3318300101 (or equivalent). Conductor Material: Bare Copper Conductor Size: 18 AWG Conductor Construction: 42 x 0.16 mm Insulation Material: PVC Insulation Thickness: 0.6 mm Insulation O.D.: 2.4 mm nom. Conductor Color Code: Brown, Blue, Yellow/Green Total Number of Elements: 3 Outer Jacket Thickness: 0.9 mm nom.
