Baicells Nova846 User manual

Nova846
Outdoor 8x5W eNodeB
Quick Guide
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Document version: 01
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1.Product Overview
Introduction1.1
The Baicells Nova846 is an advanced dual-mode outdoor integrated eNodeB
(eNB) product that operates in LTE Time Division Duplexing (TDD) mode. This
8x5W eNB is capable of operating in Carrier Aggregation (CA) mode or Dual
Carrier (DC) / split mode. Combining a variety of technologies, the Nova846
provides wireless coverage solutions, which will offer users with high-speed
broadband wireless Internet access. It also can help operators improve outdoor
coverage, enhance network capacity, eliminate blind spots and improve cell
edge rates.
In CA mode, contiguous or non-contiguous channels are aggregated to provide
up to 40 MHz bandwidth. This essentially doubles the downlink capacity when
the CA mode is used with all CAT6/7/15 user equipment. In DC mode, each
carrier is treated as an independent cell, supporting 128+128 users, and each
supporting 20 MHz bandwidth. Using a Nova846 in DC mode simplifies and
streamlines the deployment of split sectors.
In addition to having the option to operate Nova846 in either CA or DC mode,
HaloB (an embedded MME option) comes as a default feature in the base
software. Baicells's patented HaloB solution migrates the necessary core
network functions to the eNB.
The Nova846 can be widely used by telecom operators, broadband operators, and
enterprises, etc.
Features1.2
Standard LTE TDD Bands 41,48.
Support 5MHz/10MHz/15MHz/20MHz operation bandwidth.
Peak rate (up to): DL 440 Mbps with 4x4 MIMO Carrier Aggregation (CA) mode, UL
28 (56) Mbps.
128+128 concurrent users, 256+256 RRC users.
Support GPS synchronization.
Supports Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS).
Embedded HaloB ("lite" EPC) solution.
Lower power consumption, which reduces OPEX, can be powered easily by Baicells

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compact outdoor Smart UPS EPB series.
Plug-and-play with self-organizing network (SON) capabilities.
IoT with all standard LTE Evolved Packet Core (EPC).
GUI-based local and remote web management, cooperating with the BaiOMC NMS
to support unified configuration, management, monitoring and maintenance.
Highly secured with equipment certification against potential intrusion risk.
TR-069 network management interface support.
Security services to provide timely protection against potential security risks and
illegal intrusion.
Integration as required, easy to installation and deployment, accurate
coverage and improved network capacity.
Appearance1.3
The appearance of Nova846 is shown in Figure 1-1.
Figure 1-1 Nova846 Appearance
The interfaces and indicators Nova846 are shown in Figure 1-2.

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Figure 1-2 Nova846 Interfaces and Indicators
The Nova846 interfaces are described in Table 1-1.
Table 1-1 Nova846 Interface Description
Interface
Description
ETH0
Ethernet interface 1 (SFP optical interface or GE electric
interface), connect to external transmission network, used for
data backhaul.
ETH1
Ethernet interface 2 (SFP optical interface), connect to
external transmission network, used for data backhaul.
PWR
Power interface: -48V (-40.5V to 57V) DC
ANT0~ANT7
Connect to external antenna 0 to antenna 7, N-type connector.
CAL/GPS
CAL is used for antenna phase alignment.
GPS is used to connect to external GPS antenna, N-type
connector.
The Nova846 interface indicators are described in Table 1-2.

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Table 1-2 Nova846 Interface Indicators
Identity
Color
Status
Description
RUN
Green
Steady On
Power on
OFF
No power supply
ALM
Red
OFF
No alarm
Steady On
The system exists alarms.
ACT
Green
Steady On
The device has been powered on.
Fast flash: 0.125s
on,0.125s off
Data is transmitting.
Slow flash: 1s on,1s off
The cell has been activated.
ETH0
Green
Steady On
S1 link is up.
OFF
SFP module is out of place, Ethernet cable
is out of place, power of the optical module
is powered off, or S1 link is down.
ETH1
Green
Steady On
S1 link is up.
OFF
SFP module is out of place, Ethernet cable
is out of place, power of the optical module
is powered off, or S1 link is down.
Technical Specification1.4
1.4.1 Hardware Specification
Item
Description
LTE Mode
TDD
RF Standard
3GPP 38.104 / Category B
LTE Bands
41, 48
Channel Bandwidth
5MHz, 10MHz, 15MHz, 20MHz
Carrier Config.
Maximum 2 carriers
MAX Output Power
37 dBm / channel x 8 channel
MIMO
DL 4x4
Receive Sensitivity
-102 dBm
Synchronization
GPS
Data Interface
1 x optical SFP + 1 x electrical GE or 2 x optical SFPs
Dimension
432mm (H) x 280mm (W) x 118mm (D)
Installation Type
Pole or wall mount
Antenna Port
8T8R
Antenna
External high-gain antenna, N-type connector
External GPS antenna, N-type connector

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Item
Description
Power consumption
≤300W
Power
+40.5V to 57 V DC, Nominal +54VDC
Weight
11.0kgs
Basic report function
RSSI , VSWR, TSSI(transmission signal strength),
temperature, etc.
Cooling Method
Natural convection cooling @ vertical installation
Noise Figure
Room temperature: <2.5
All temperature: <3.5
MTBF
≥ 150000 hours
MTTR
≤ 1 hour
NOTE: The test method of receiving sensitivity is proposed by the 3GPP TS 36.104, which is based on
5MHz bandwidth, FRC A1-3 in Annex A.1 (QPSK, R=1/3, 25RB) standard.
1.4.2 Global Part Numbers
Model No.
Description
sBS71010
Band48, 10MHz, 20MHz per carrier, DL 4 x 4 or 2 x 2 on
each carrier, 2 carriers.
1.4.3 Software Specification
Item
Description
LTE Standard
3GPP Release 15
Peak Rate
CA
mode
2x20 MHz:
SA1: DL 320Mbps, UL 28 (56)Mbps
SA2: DL 440Mbps, UL 14 (28)Mbps
2x10MHz:
SA1: DL 160Mbps, UL 14 (28)Mbps
SA2: DL 220Mbps, UL 7 (14)Mbps
Single
carrier
20 MHz:
SA1: DL 160Mbps, UL 28Mbps
SA2: DL 220Mbps, UL 14Mbps
10MHz:
SA1: DL 80Mbps, UL 14Mbps
SA2: DL 110Mbps, UL 7Mbps
User Capacity
128+128 concurrent users
256+256 RRC users
QoS Control
3GPP standard Quality of Service Class Identifier (QCI)
Modulation
UL: QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM

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Item
Description
DL: QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM, 256QAM*
Voice Solution
VoLTE, Circuit Switched Fallback (CSFB)*
Traffic Offload
Local breakout
SON
Self-organizing network:
Automatic setup
Automatic Neighbor Relation (ANR)
PCI confliction detection
RAN Sharing
Multi-Operator Core Network (MOCN)*
HaloB
Supported
Network Mgmt
TR-069
Maintenance
Support remote/local maintenance
Support online status management
Support performance statistics*
Support failure management*
Support configuration management
Support local or remote software upgrading and loading
Support log
Support connectivity diagnosis
Support self-start and self-configuration
*NOTE: Future software version will release.
1.4.4 Environment Specification
Item
Description
Operating Temperature
-40°C to 55°C
Humidity
2% to 95%
Atmospheric Pressure
70kPa to 106kPa
Ingress Protection Rating
IP66
Power interface Lightning
Protection
Differential mode: ±10 KA
Common mode: ±20 KA
1.4.5 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.

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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. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Warning:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance
50cm between the radiator & your body.
2.Installation
Installation Material2.1
In addition to industry standard tools, you will need the materials described in Table 2-1
during the installation. When selecting an RF antenna, be sure to match the frequency
range of the antenna with the eNB.
Table 2-1 Support Materials
Item
Description
Power cord
The diameter of power cable must be AWG15 or greater (such
as AWG14). And the length from the power adaptor’s DC end to
the device must be shorter than 100 meters (~109 yards).
Power plug
The power plug connecting to the electricity supply.
Antenna RF cable
50 ohm feeder

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Item
Description
Optical fiber
Single mode optical fiber
Antenna
Omnidirectional, or directional antenna
Ground cable
The diameter of grounding cable must be 10mm2or greater.
Installation Tool2.2
Knife
Vise
Wrench
Cross screw driver
Tape measure
Percussion drill and
some drill heads
Cable vice
hammer
NOTE: Other accessories have been packed in the packing box.
Install GPS Antenna2.3
Read the following GPS antenna installation requirements before installing it on the eNB.
No major blocking from buildings in the vicinity. Make sure the space atop is at least
45 degrees unblocked by any buildings.
Avoid installing the GPS antenna in the vicinity of any other transmitting and
receiving devices, to avoid interference.
The GPS antenna should be installed within 45 degrees to the lightning rod.
The GPS antenna system is assembled in manufacturing before packing. The only
installation step is to fix the GPS mounting bracket on the eNB with the M4*14 screws
(Figure 2-1).
Figure 2-1 GPS Antenna Installation

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NOTE: The eNB may adopt different models of GPS antenna, so the GPS antenna may not the same
as above figure. But the installation steps that fix it on the eNB is the same.
Weatherproofing2.4
To protect the connection points from weather and climate, clean each connection point
before installing cold shrink tubes, per the following figure.
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.
Install on Pole2.5
Check to ensure the diameter of the pole is in the range of 1.6 inches to 3.9 inches
(40mm to 100 mm). The position of the RRU on the pole should be at least 47 inches
(120 cm) in height.
The brackets have been pre-assembled in manufacturing before packing. It includes two
parts, one is pre-assembled on the back of the device. The other one is for pole
mounting or wall mounting, as shown in Figure 2-2.
Figure 2-2 Pre-assembled Device

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Following steps introduce how to fix the pre-assembled eNB on a pole.
Install on Wall2.6
Take apart assembly bracket first, only remains the wall bracket, as shown in Figure 2-3.
Figure 2-3 Wall Bracket

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Following steps introduce how to fix the pre-assembled eNB on a wall.
Connect Cable2.7

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NOTE:
1. According to the requirements of the site, both DC and AC power supply are provided to support
different requirements of installation site. If DC power is selected, the power cable connects to the
DC power supply directly. If AC power is selected, the power cable must connect to the AC power
supply through a DC-AC adaptor.
2. The antenna ports and CAL/GPS port must have waterproof protection.
Power On2.8
Power on the eNB, and wait a few minutes while the eNB boots up. Per the previous
figures, check that the LED indicators are lighting as expected.