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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E-mail: [email protected]om
Email: [e-mail] or
[email protected]om
Website: www.Baicells.com
Website: https://na.Baicells.com
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
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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
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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
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Hardware Specifications.................................................................................................. 17
Software Specifications ................................................................................................... 17
Environmental Specifications .......................................................................................... 18
Global Part Numbers ....................................................................................................... 18
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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
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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.