Maintenance Guide

Cobham Wireless
idDAS Installation and Maintenance Guide 00109GU Rev. 2.0
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4 Headend Elements Installation
This chapter describes the installation of the following idDAS elements: APOI, MTDI and MSDH.
This chapter provides the following information
x Overview of the headend elements installation
x Unpacking and accessories provided with each type of element
x Rack mounting of headend elements
x MSDH connections including MSDH to MTDI connections
x For installations with APOI – APOI to MTDI
x RF source connections to idDAS APOI or MTDI according to the installation
4.1 Overview
NOTE: For cabinet ready installations, the ground and power for each element are preconnected in the
cabinet. It is only required to connect the cabinet ground, and the cabinet power strip to the power source.
*RF sources can be connected to idDAS by following a detailed plan or via the idDAS web management BTS Port Wizard. The BTS Port
wizard provides guidance to the valid connections.
1
•Unpack elements and verify received items against packing list.
2
•Mount in rack.
3
•Ground each element.
4
•Connect power to each element.
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•Connect MTDI CPRI to MSDH.
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•Connect MSDH CPRIs to idRUs and if relevant, to another MSDH.
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•Connect MSDH IP Backhaul (if relevant).
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•If your system inlcudes APOI units, connect APOI to MTDI.
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•Connect the RF source to the APOI or MTDI according to your system.*
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•For PS installations - connect the External Alarms of the MSDH PS.