User's Manual

MC-Series System Installation & Testing
Scheduled and Unscheduled Maintenance
64 RadioFrame Networks, Inc.
7 Scheduled and Unscheduled Maintenance
A report of the MC-Series System should be maintained and left on site. This report will provide
metrics for possible concerns with individual components and/or the entire system. It is important
that the technician performing the checks understand the equipment theory and operation.
Review the documentation (references) prior to verification and performing service.
For non-RFN hardware, refer to the equipment manufacturer’s documentation for maintenance
information and procedures. For the iSC-3s and the EAS, refer to the Gen 3 Site Controller
System Manual, Motorola, 68P80801E30-O. For the CSU, refer to the manufacturer's
documentation for preventive maintenance information.
7.1 Annual Maintenance
Conduct the following annual maintenance:
• Visually inspect all equipment in the MC-Series System cabinet for loose or foreign items and
for visible damage.
• Verify all site configuration cabling is correct (refer to Appendix C and D Cabling Diagrams)
• Conduct the BER test on each RadioBlade transceiver (refer to Appendix H BER Test
Procedure).
• Conduct the TOR Tx measurement (RF output measurement) on each transmitter (refer to
section 7.10)
7.2 Troubleshooting Guidelines
Technicians should conduct the following troubleshooting steps in order:
1 Visually inspect for fault indication (LEDs). Refer to section 7.3.
2 Inspect the Alarm Manager, and follow alarm resolution procedures. Refer to sections 7.4,
7.5, and 7.6.
3 Contact the RFN Technical Assistance Center at: [phone]. Also, refer to section 1.4
Repair and Technical Support
4 Complete and save the serial log upload of cards. Refer to section 7.7
5 Refer to section 7.9, Field Replaceable Units (FRU) as required.
7.3 Fault Indications
This section provides fault indications for the following RadioFrame Networks components only:
BIC, AIC, RBS, and RF Shelf. For all non-RFN equipment, refer to Nextel’s or the manufacturer’s
documentation.