Baicells Nova-227 User manual

Nova-227 OD 2x250mW TDD
eNodeB Installation Guide
August 2019
Version 1.5

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About This Document
This document is intended for personnel who will be installing the Baicells Nova-227 Outdoor
2*250mW Time Division Duplexing (TDD) eNodeB (eNB). The information includes preparation
of installation tools and materials, guidance on cell site location and other considerations, and
procedures for properly installing the eNB. Please be advised that only personnel with the
appropriate electrical skills and experience should install this device.
Copyright Notice
Baicells Technologies, Inc., copyrights the information in this document. No part of this
document may be reproduced in any form or means without the prior written consent of
Baicells Technologies, Inc.
Disclaimer
The information in this document is subject to change at any time without notice. For more
information, please consult with a Baicells technical engineer or the support team. Refer to
the “Contact Us” section below.
Disposal of Electronic and Electrical Waste
Pursuant to the WEEE EU Directive, electronic and electrical waste must not be
disposed of with unsorted waste. Please contact your local recycling authority for
disposal of this product.
Revision Record
Date
Version
Description
SMEs/Contributors
Author/Editor
30-Aug-2019
V1.5
Updated capacity info,
specs, eNB RTS 3.3.x & OMC
5.0.7 screens, China v02
Jesse Raasch, Sonny
May
Sharon Redfoot
31-Aug-2018
V1.4
Updated GUIs
NA
Sharon Redfoot
13-Mar-2018
V1.3
Updated specs
Yang Yanan
Sharon Redfoot
25-Jan-2018
V1.2
Updated GUI login address,
specs, terms
Sonny May
Sharon Redfoot
17-Nov-2017
V1.1
Initial English version
Yang Yanan
Cameron Kilton
Sharon Redfoot
13-Sep-2017
V1.0
Initial China IG
Yang Yanan

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Support Resources
• - Baicells product data sheets, this document, and other technical
manuals may be found at Baicells > Resources > Documentation.
•BaiTips - The BaiTips, under Baicells > Resources > BaiTips are where periodic
suggestions about how to improve equipment performance are posted.
• - Take advantage of our most frequently asked questions by searching the
database under Baicells > Resources > FAQs.
•Support - How to open a support ticket or process an RMA, and the Support Forum
are at Baicells > Support.
Contact Us
Baicells Technologies Co., Ltd.
China
North America
Address: 3F, Bldg. A, No. 1 Kai Tuo Rd,
Haidian Dist, Beijing, China
Address: 555 Republic Dr., #200, Plano, TX
75074, USA
Phone: [phone]
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Email: [e-mail] or
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Website: www.Baicells.com
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Safety Information
For the safety of installation personnel and for the protection of the equipment from damage,
please read all safety warnings. If you have any questions concerning the warnings, before
installing or powering on the eNB contact the Baicells support team.
 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury. Before
you work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be
familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents.
 Read the installation instructions before you connect the system to its power source.
 Installation of the equipment must comply with local and national electrical codes.

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 This product relies on the existing building or structure for short-circuit (overcurrent)
protection. Ensure that the protective device is rated no greater than 20A.
 Do not operate this wireless network device near unshielded blasting caps or in an
explosive environment unless the device has been modified and qualified for such use.
 In order to comply with the United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
radio frequency (RF) exposure limits, antennas should be located at a minimum of 20 centimeters (7.9
inches) or more from the body of all persons.

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Table of Contents
1 ...................................................................................................................... 
1.1 Introduction................................................................................................................. 7
1.2 Features....................................................................................................................... 8
2................................................................................................. 
2.1 Personnel & Network Design....................................................................................... 8
2.2 Materials & Tools......................................................................................................... 9
2.3 Form Factor.................................................................................................................. 9
2.4 Location & Environment............................................................................................ 10
2.5 Grounding & Lightning Protection............................................................................. 10
2.6 Weatherproofing ....................................................................................................... 11
2.7 CloudCore Account.................................................................................................... 11
3.................................................................................................................. 
3.1 Process Overview ...................................................................................................... 12
3.2 Install eNB on Pole or Wall ........................................................................................ 12
3.2.1 Install on Pole..........................................................................................................12
3.2.2 Install on Wall..........................................................................................................13
3.3 Connect Ethernet Cable............................................................................................. 14
3.4 Connect Ground Cable............................................................................................... 14
3.5 Power on to Check LEDs ............................................................................................ 15
3.6 Check eNB Status in Software ................................................................................... 15
3.6.1 eNB GUI...................................................................................................................15
3.6.2 OMC.........................................................................................................................16
 .............................................................................. 
Hardware Specifications.................................................................................................. 17
Software Specifications ................................................................................................... 17
Environmental Specifications .......................................................................................... 18
Global Part Numbers ....................................................................................................... 18
 ............................................................................... 
FCC Compliance................................................................................................................19
ISEDC Compliance.............................................................................................................19

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List of Figures
Figure 1–1: LTE Network Architecture....................................................................................... 7
Figure 1–2: Nova-227 eNB......................................................................................................... 8
Figure 2–1: LEDs & Interface ..................................................................................................... 9
Figure 2–2: Weatherproofing .................................................................................................. 11
Figure 2–3: CloudCore Login.................................................................................................... 11
Figure 3–1: Installation Process............................................................................................... 12
Figure 3–2: Mounting Bracket................................................................................................. 12
Figure 3–3: Pole Attachment ................................................................................................... 13
Figure 3–4: Mark Drilling Points .............................................................................................. 13
Figure 3–5: Fix eNB to Bracket, Adjust Angle .......................................................................... 13
Figure 3–6: Wiring Cavity......................................................................................................... 14
Figure 3–7: Grounding Screw .................................................................................................. 14
Figure 3–8: Check LEDs............................................................................................................ 15
Figure 3–9: Active Status (eNB GUI) ........................................................................................ 16
Figure 3–10: Active Status (OMC)............................................................................................ 16
List of Tables
Table 2-1: Materials................................................................................................................... 9
Table 2-2: LEDs......................................................................................................................... 10
Table 2-3: Interfaces ................................................................................................................ 10

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1 Overview
1.1 Introduction
The Baicells Nova-227 Outdoor 2*250mW Time Division Duplexing (TDD) eNodeB (eNB) is an
outdoor micro base station that enables wired and wireless broadband access to Long-Term
Evolution (LTE) backbone networks (Figure 1–1). The low-cost Nova-227 eNB supports high-
speed broadband data and voice services, helping telecom operators, broadband operators,
and enterprises to serve customers in locations that might otherwise be difficult to reach.
The eNB is a component of the operator’s cell site and includes an integrated Global
Positioning System (GPS). Optionally, the operator may install external GPS antennas with each
eNB. The operator selects and provides one omni or directional Radio Frequency (RF) antenna
to install with each eNB. Each eNB comes pre-configured so that installation is simplified and
connection to the core network is plug-and-play. The Nova-227 also supports Baicells HaloB,
which is a license-based optional feature whereby the eNB can operate independently with
no connection to the core. For information on HaloB operation, please refer to the HaloB User
Guide.
Baicells provides operators with local and Web-based Graphical User Interface (GUI) software
applications to configure and manage individual eNBs and Customer Premise Equipment (CPE).
Additionally, Baicells offers a Software-as-a-Service (SAAS) solution called CloudCore.
CloudCore, also referred to as BaiCloud, handles the LTE Evolved Packet Core (EPC) network
functions and provides operators an account to use the Operations Management Console
(OMC) for managing multiple sites across the network and the Business and Operations
Support System (BOSS) for subscriber management. Local versions of EPC and OMC+BOSS are
also available. For information on these options, please contact your Baicells sales
representative.
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1.2 Features
Key features of the Nova-227 eNB include the following. Front and side drawings of Nova-227
are shown in Figure 1–2.
•Supports standard LTE TDD bands 41/42/43/48; customization may be requested
•Integrated design of baseband and RF processing, saving cost and optimizing power
•5/10/15/20 MHz operating bandwidth (Model pBS2120 only supports 10/20 MHz)
•Throughput up to 112 Mbps downlink (DL) and as much as 20 Mbps uplink (UL) @ 20
MHz bandwidth. Refer to technical specifications in Appendix A.
•32 concurrent users; license for 96 users available upon request
•Internal antenna and GPS
•Any IP based backhaul can be used, including public transmission
•PoE+ power supply, requiring only one Ethernet cable for power and data transmission
•Security services to protect against risk and illegal intrusion
•Local and remote Web-based GUI management
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2 Installation Preparation
2.1 Personnel & Network Design
Installation personnel should follow standard, industry safety precautions when installing a
Baicells Nova-227 eNB. Installers should refer to the operator’s network design plan for
information about specific network components, RF coverage goals for the specific cell site, IP
addressing, and configuration settings.
Before installing, clearly identify the structure on which the eNB equipment will be installed,
the intended height where the antenna and eNB will be located, the degree of antenna down
tilt, and other necessary specifications that may impact the success of the installation. Consult
regulatory rules concerning output power limits specific to your region.

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2.2 Materials & Tools
When determining which RF antenna to use, be sure to match the frequency range of the
antenna with the supported frequency range of the eNB.
In addition to standard tools and materials normally used during an installation, refer to Table
2-1 describing cables that will be needed. The cables are available through Baicells suppliers.
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Item
Description
Ethernet Cable
Outdoor CAT6, shorter than 330 feet (100 meters)
Ground Cable
16mm² diameter yellow-green wire, minimum 14AWG
You will need a computer and the Ethernet cable to connect to the local maintenance
terminal (LMT) on the Nova-227 unit. Through the LMT you can access the eNB GUI to enter
basic configuration parameters and check the eNB status in software.
2.3 Form Factor
The Nova-227 eNB has a sleek form factor: 9.8 in (H) x 9.8 in (W) x 3.2 in (D) / 248mm (H) x
248mm (W) x 80mm (D). It weighs only 4.4 lbs (2 kg). Figure 2–1 shows the side LED indicators
and interface. The LEDs are explained in Table 2-2, and the interfaces in Table 2-3.
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




PWR
Green
Steady on
Power is on
OFF
No power supply
ACT
Green
Steady on
The cell is activated
OFF
The cell is not activated
RUN
Green
Fast flash: 0.125s on, 0.125s off
The board is loading
Slow flash: 1s on, 1s off
The board is normal
OFF
No power input, or board fault
ALM
Red
Steady on
Hardware alarm, e.g., VSWR
OFF
No alarm



ETH/PoE+
RJ-45 interface, used for data configuration or data backhaul, and
PoE+ power supply
2.4 Location & Environment
When determining where to place the eNB, you need to consider factors such as climate,
hydrology, geology, the possibility of earthquakes, reliable electric power, and transportation
access. Refer to the technical specifications in Appendix A.
Avoid locating the eNB in areas where there may be extreme temperatures, harmful gases,
unstable voltages, volatile vibrations, loud noises, flames, explosives, or electromagnetic
interference (e.g., large radar stations, transformer substations). Avoid areas that are prone to
impounded water, soaking, leakage, or condensation.
2.5 Grounding & Lightning Protection
You must protect the eNB, antenna, and GPS against lightning. All Nova eNBs use a floating
ground on the power line. Following are guidelines concerning grounding.
The yellow-green ground wire must be at least 16mm2 in diameter.
In principle, always place the grounding as near as possible to the equipment.
Connect to a reliable outdoor grounding point (earth) using one ground screw.
The connection of the grounding points and ground bar need to be tight and reliable.
Rustproofing the terminals, e.g., with anti-oxidant coating or grease, is required.

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2.6 Weatherproofing
To protect the connection points from weather and climate, clean each connection point
before installing cold shrink tubes, per the following (Figure 2–2).
1. Insert the cable into the cold shrink tube.
2. Tighten the connector.
3. Push the cold shrink tube to the top joint, and pull out the strip.
4. Ensure the cold shrink tube is tightly fitted with the connection.
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2.7 CloudCore Account
If you have not already set up a Baicells CloudCore account, do the following:
Step 1: Open a web browser, and enter the CloudCore address (Figure 2–3):
https://cloudcore.cloudapp.net/cloudcore/
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Step 2: Click on the Sign up button.
Step 3: Complete the mandatory fields, and again click on Sign up.
You will receive an email from Baicells. In the email, click on the CloudCore link to go to the
login page. Enter your login user name (email address) and password to authenticate. You are
all set to start using CloudCore!

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3 Installation
3.1 Process Overview
Figure 3–1 provides an overview of the installation process.
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3.2 Install eNB on Pole or Wall
3.2.1 
Check to ensure the diameter of the pole is in the range of 1.6-3.9 inches (40-100 mm). Follow
the steps below to install the eNB on a pole.
1. Assemble the mounting bracket, and attach and fasten the screws (Figure 3–2).
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2. Attach the eNB to the pole, passing the omega through the threaded rods and then
loosely fastening the two nuts (Figure 3–3).

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3. Adjust the eNB to the proper angle based on RF coverage goals, and tighten the screws.
3.2.2 
Ensure that the wall can bear at least 4 times the weight of the eNB. Follow the steps below
to install the eNB on the wall.
1. Fit the eNB on the wall, and mark the drilling points (Figure 3–4).
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2. Drill four .5 in/12mm diameter and 3.2 in/80mm deep holes in the wall at the marked
locations.
3. Check the up/down direction of the installation bracket and then fix the eNB to the
wall using M8*80 expansion screws. (The U-shape clamp is not used for wall
installations.)
4. Fix the eNB on the bracket using the screws, and adjust it to the proper angle based
on RF coverage goals for the site (Figure 3–5).
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3.3 Connect Ethernet Cable
Follow these steps to attach the Ethernet cable to the eNB.
1. Unscrew 3 screws on the cover of the wiring cavity (Figure 3–6) using M4 cross
screwdriver, and open the wiring cavity cover.
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2. Connect the Ethernet cable to the  interface in the wiring cavity.
3. Lay Ethernet cable along the wire groove, stretching it outside the wiring cavity.
4. The other end of the Ethernet cable connects to the PoE port on the power adaptor.
The LAN interface connects to a switch or other LAN device.
3.4 Connect Ground Cable
Prepare the grounding cable according to the actual requirements of the specific site. Refer to
specifications given in section 3.3 Materials and Tools. The grounding screw is located on the
bottom of the eNB, as shown in Figure 3–7. Unscrew the grounding screw, connect one end of
the grounding cable to the grounding screw, and fasten it again. The other end of the ground
cable needs to connect to a good grounding point.
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3.5 Power on to Check LEDs
Power on the eNB, and check that the LED indicators are lighting as expected (Figure 3–8):
powered on, running, and active with no alarms. Refer to the LED descriptions in Table 3-3.
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3.6 Check eNB Status in Software
You will need to check that the eNB status is reported as active. There are 3 ways to do this:
locally connect your computer to the eNB unit using an Ethernet cable to access the eNB GUI;
remotely access the eNB GUI through the Web; or use your operator's account in the OMC.
Each method is described below.
3.6.1 
Either locally connected through the LMT or using an Internet browser, go to
http://192.168.150.1, using username , password . Go to the BTS Info > Basic Info
window and check the Cell Status field, as shown in Figure 3–9. If the status is not reported as
active, contact Baicells support.
For additional information concerning the configuration GUI, please refer to the Baicells
Configuration and Network Administration Guide on the Baicells website.

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3.6.2 
To check the eNB's status using OMC, follow the steps below.
1. Open a Web browser, and enter the CloudCore address:
https://cloudcore.cloudapp.net/cloudcore/
2. Go to eNB > Monitor, and check the Active Status field as shown in Figure 3–10. If
the status is not reported as active, contact Baicells support.
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For additional information concerning the configuration GUI, please refer to the Baicells
Configuration and Network Administration Guide on the Baicells website.

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Appendix A: Technical Specifications
For the latest technical specifications, refer to the data sheets on the Baicells website.
Hardware Specifications
Item
Description
LTE Mode
TDD
Frequency Bands
41/42/43/48
Channel Bandwidth
5/10/15/20 MHz (Model pBS2120 only supports 10/20 MHz)
Output Power
24 dBm / antenna
Power Supply
PoE+, IEEE 802.3at standard
Receive Sensitivity
-100 to -101 dBm
Synchronization
GPS
Backhaul
1 RJ-45 Ethernet backhaul interface (1 GE)
MIMO
DL: 2x2
Dimensions (H/W/D)
9.8 x 9.8 x 3.2 in
248 x 248 x 80 mm
Installation Method
Pole or wall mount
Antenna
13 dBi internal high-gain antenna
•Horizontal beamwidth: 65°
•Vertical beamwidth: 20°
•Polarization: ±45°
Antenna Gain
13.5 ±0.5 dBi
Overall Power
< 20 W
Weight
4.4 lbs (2.0 kg)
Note: Different models support different frequency bands.
Software Specifications
Item
Description
LTE Standard
3GPP Release 9
Peak Rate (up to)
SA - Special Subframe
Assignment (configurable
parameter)
20 MHz:
SA1 –DL 80 Mbps, UL 20 Mbps
SA2 –DL 112 Mbps, UL 14 Mbps
10 MHz:
SA1 –DL 40 Mbps, UL 14 Mbps
SA2 –DL 55 Mbps, UL 7 Mbps
User Capacity
32 concurrent users; license for 96 users available upon
request
QoS Control
3GPP standard QCI
Modulation
UL: QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM
DL: QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM
Voice Solution
VoLTE (planned)
Traffic Offload
Local IP Access (LIPA)
Selected IP Traffic Offload (SIPTO)
SON
Self-Organizing Network
•Automatic setup
•Automatic Neighbor Relation (ANR)
•PCI confliction detection
RAN Sharing
Supported

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Item
Description
Network Mngt Interface
TR-069 interface protocol
MTBF
≥ 150000 hours
MTTR
≤ 1 hour
Maintenance
Remote maintenance
Online status management
Performance statistics
Fault management
Local or remote software upgrade
Logging
Connectivity diagnosis
Automatic start and configuration
Alarm reporting
KPI recording
User information tracing
Signaling trace
Environmental Specifications
Item
Description
Operating Temperature
-40°F to 131°F, -40°C to 55°C
Storage Temperature
-49°F to 158°F, -45°C to 70°C
Humidity
5% ~ 95%
Atmospheric Pressure
70 kPa ~ 106 kPa
Ingress Protection Rating
IP66
Global Part Numbers
pBS11004
Nova-227 outdoor TDD eNodeB - LTE Release 9, 2x250mW (24 dBm),
2 port, 10.5 dBi integrated 65-degree antenna, 2.5 GHz, B41
•FCC certification: 2AG32PBS11004
(2501-2685 MHz)
•IC certification: 20982-PBS11004
(2500-2690 MHz)
pBS2120
Nova-227 outdoor TDD eNodeB - LTE Release 9, 2x250mW (24 dBm),
2 port, 13 dBi integrated 65-degree antenna, 3.5 GHz, B42/43/48
•FCC certification: 2AG32PBS2120
(3655-3695 MHz)
•IC certification: 20982-PBS2120
(3650-3700 MHz)

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Appendix B: Regulatory Compliance
FCC Compliance
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Any
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user
will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
 This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum
distance 12 inches (30 cm) between the radiator & your body.
ISEDC Compliance
This device complies with Innovation, Science, and Economic Development
Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause inter
ference, and (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that m
ay cause undesired operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme auxCNR d' Innovation, Science et Développement
économique Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions
suivantes:
(1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et
(2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi,
même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.
The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation
distance of at least 30 cm from all persons and must not be collocated or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter, End-Users must be provided with
transmitter operation conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.