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Table 1.1 describes base station physical characteristics.
Installation overview
This section provides a high-level overview of the base station installation process.
Other sections in this guide then explain these installation tasks in detail.
The tasks you perform to deploy base stations are:
1 Choose an appropriate location for the base station installation. For more
information, refer to the section, “Choosing an installation location” on
page 1-4 in this chapter.
2 Plan for system components that you need to supply to complete the network.
For more information, refer to the section, “Assessing service provider
equipment needs” on page 1-6 in this chapter.
3 Configure the base stations, before deploying them in the field. For more
information, refer to the chapter, in this guide.
4 Mount the base station at the site you selected. For more information, refer to
the section, “Mounting the base station” on page 3-22 in this guide.
5 Connect the antenna to the base station, as described in the section,
“Connecting the antenna to the base station” on page 3-24.
6 Mount the GPS device and connect it to the base station. One GPS device can
service the multiple base stations at a cell site. For more information, refer to
the section, “Connecting the GPS equipment to a base station” on page 3-25 in
this guide.
7 Connect the base station to the transcient voltage suppressor (TVS) module,
then connect the TVS module to your network switch.
The TVS module splits the connection: one connection goes to a switch that
connects to your network, and the other goes to a power supply. For more
Table 1.1 Base station physical characteristics
Characteristic Description
Dimensions 18.34 in. x 11.25 in. x 5.25in.
Weight 40 pounds
Temperature range -30 C to 50 C
Heat load If housed in environmentally
controlled enclosure, heat load is 490
BTU/hour