BLiNQ Networks Inc. FW-300i User manual

BLiNQ Networks Inc.
FW-300i Intelligent LTE Base Station
Installation Guide
Release 1.1
APRIL 2019

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Revision History
Date
Release
Issue
Reason for Issue
January 8, 2019
1.0
First Release
April 30, 2019
1.0
0.1
Amendment to Page 45 & 46
Contact Information:
BLiNQ Networks (CCARI)
140 Renfrew Drive, Suite 205
Markham, ON L3R 6B3
Web Site:
http://www.blinqnetworks.com
Sales Inquiries:
Email: [email protected]m
Telephone: [phone]
Customer Support:
Web: http://www.blinqnetworks.com/support
Email: [email protected]m
Telephone: [phone]

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PREFACE
The information given in this installation guide was current when published. BLiNQ Networks Inc. reserves
the right to revise and upgrade its products. All specifications are subject to change without notice.
IMPORTANT NOTE
This installation guide contains information for the FW-300i Intelligent LTE Base Station. Installation should
only be done by licensed and bonded installer/technician.
Any installer or technician working with these units must read this installation guide in its entirety.
Before proceeding, please read and observe all instructions and warnings in the guide. Do a
thorough check of all the items in the boxes for any missing or damaged items.
If any of the items are missing or damaged, DO NOT INSTALL OR OPERATE THE UNIT. Please contact BLiNQ
Networks for assistance instead.

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Table of Contents
PREFACE..............................................................................................................................................................3
IMPORTANT NOTE ..........................................................................................................................................3
Figures.................................................................................................................................................................6
1. System Description .....................................................................................................................................8
1.1. System Parameters .............................................................................................................................9
1.2. System Enclosure and Connectivity................................................................................................. 10
2. Flowchart: Installation Process Overview................................................................................................ 11
3. Checklist................................................................................................................................................... 12
4. Important Safety and Service Notices ..................................................................................................... 13
4.1. Safety Warnings............................................................................................................................... 13
4.2. Important Service and Warranty Information................................................................................. 13
4.3. Overvoltage (Lightning/Surge) Protection....................................................................................... 14
5. What Is In The Box ................................................................................................................................... 16
5.1. Items for Power Kit Installation ....................................................................................................... 17
5.2. Items for Pole Mount Installation.................................................................................................... 17
5.3. Optional Add-Ons............................................................................................................................. 18
6. Site Preparation ....................................................................................................................................... 19
6.1. Choosing a Site................................................................................................................................. 19
6.2. Site Survey........................................................................................................................................ 19
6.2.1. Power Source........................................................................................................................... 19
6.2.2. Ethernet Connection................................................................................................................ 19
6.3. Pole Installation Preparation ........................................................................................................... 20
6.4. Wall Mount Installation Preparation ............................................................................................... 20
7. Installation Requirements........................................................................................................................ 21
7.1. Installation Tools Required .............................................................................................................. 21
7.2. Cabling Requirements...................................................................................................................... 21
8. Installation ............................................................................................................................................... 22
8.1. Recommended Torque Values......................................................................................................... 22
8.2. Installing Power Supply Kit (Optional) ............................................................................................. 22
8.3. FW-300i Unit Installation................................................................................................................. 24
8.3.1. Installing Pole Mount............................................................................................................... 24
8.3.2. Attaching FW-300i Mounting Assembly onto Pole Mount...................................................... 26

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8.3.3. Mounting onto a Wall .............................................................................................................. 31
8.4. Cables............................................................................................................................................... 31
8.4.1. Grounding and Lightning Protection........................................................................................ 32
8.4.2. Installing the Grounding Cable................................................................................................. 33
8.4.3. Installing DC Surge Protection ................................................................................................. 34
8.4.4. Installing the AC Surge Protection ........................................................................................... 37
8.5. Power Cables.................................................................................................................................... 40
8.5.1. Connecting to DC Power .......................................................................................................... 40
8.5.2. AC Cable ................................................................................................................................... 40
8.5.3. DC Cable................................................................................................................................... 40
8.5.4. DC Extension Cable Preparation (Optional)............................................................................. 41
8.6. Cable Management.......................................................................................................................... 42
8.7. Verifying Basic Installation............................................................................................................... 43
8.8. FW-300i Adjustment........................................................................................................................ 43
9. Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................... 44
Appendix A BLiNQ Wireless Devices and RF Safety/Les appareils sans fil BLiNQ et la sécurité RF............. 45
A.1 Equipment Compliance.................................................................................................................... 47
A.1.1 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Notices.............................................................. 47
Appendix B List of Acronyms...................................................................................................................... 48

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Figures
Figure 1.1 Two FW-300i Mounted on a Pole....................................................................................................8
Figure 1.2 FW-300i (Back and Front Respectively).........................................................................................10
Figure 1.3 Connectors on the Bottom of the FW-300i ...................................................................................10
Figure 4.1 FW-300i Casing Labels ...................................................................................................................14
Figure 5.1 FW-300i with Mounting Bracket...................................................................................................16
Figure 5.2 Mounting Assembly ......................................................................................................................16
Figure 5.3 Socket Head Cap Screw & Washer (#BQH00160 & #BQH00159).................................................16
Figure 5.4 Washers & Hex Nuts (#BQH00161 & # BQH00162)......................................................................16
Figure 5.5 Universal AC/DC Power Kit ...........................................................................................................17
Figure 5.6 10m AC Cable................................................................................................................................17
Figure 5.7 AC Plug (North America)...............................................................................................................17
Figure 5.8 AC Plug (Europe) ...........................................................................................................................17
Figure 5.9 Bracket Plates ...............................................................................................................................18
Figure 5.10 Spacers.........................................................................................................................................18
Figure 5.11 Long U-Bolts.................................................................................................................................18
Figure 5.12 Short U-Bolts................................................................................................................................18
Figure 8.1 Aligning Mounting Holes................................................................................................................22
Figure 8.2 Threading Screws into Mounting Holes.........................................................................................23
Figure 8.3 Socket Head Cap Screw Tightened onto FW-300i .........................................................................23
Figure 8.4 U-Bolts with Washers and Nuts Removed.....................................................................................24
Figure 8.5 U-bolts on a Bracket Plate .............................................................................................................24
Figure 8.6 Align the Plates with the Pole in the Middle ................................................................................25
Figure 8.7 U-bolts Fitting through the Plates.................................................................................................25
Figure 8.8 Bracket Plates Tightened onto the Pole .......................................................................................25
Figure 8.9 Spacers (#BQF00165)....................................................................................................................26
Figure 8.10 Bracket Plates Installed with Spacers .........................................................................................26
Figure 8.11 Holes for U-Bolts.........................................................................................................................26
Figure 8.12 Slide Mounting Assembly onto Bracket Plates...........................................................................26
Figure 8.13 Holes for Straight Bolts on Bracket Plates ..................................................................................27
Figure 8.14 Slide Mounting Assembly through the four Straight Bolts.........................................................27
Figure 8.15 Washers & Torque Nuts Tightened onto Top U-Bolt..................................................................27
Figure 8.16 Washers & Torque nuts Tightened onto Lower U-Bolt ..............................................................28

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Figure 8.17 Mounting Assembly on Straight Bolts (without and with cover) ................................................28
Figure 8.18 Horizontal Railing Orientation .....................................................................................................28
Figure 8.19 Holes for Straight Bolts on Bracket Plates...................................................................................29
Figure 8.20 Slide One Mounting Assembly Each Side....................................................................................29
Figure 8.21 Double FW-300i Units Orientation .............................................................................................29
Figure 8.22 Align the Bracket to hook onto the Rod of the Mount...............................................................30
Figure 8.23 Holes for Socket Head Screws and Washers...............................................................................30
Figure 8.24 Socket Head Screws and Washers Attached ..............................................................................31
Figure 8.25 Connectors at the Bottom of the FW-300i Unit..........................................................................31
Figure 8.26 FW-300i with Grounding Lug......................................................................................................33
Figure 8.27 DC Surge Protector Pole Mounting Kit .......................................................................................34
Figure 8.28 DC Surge Protector .....................................................................................................................34
Figure 8.29 Inside the DC Lightning/Surge Protector.....................................................................................35
Figure 8.30 Lightning/Surge Arrestor Connection Close Up View..................................................................36
Figure 8.31 Wiring of Lightning/Surge Arrestor .............................................................................................36
Figure 8.32 Grounding the Lightning/Surge Arrestor.....................................................................................37
Figure 8.33 Littelfuse AC Surge Protectors.....................................................................................................37
Figure 8.34 AC Surge Protection Device Installation (North America) ...........................................................38
Figure 8.35 Wiring for a Series Connection....................................................................................................39
Figure 8.36 DC Extension Kit...........................................................................................................................41
Figure 8.37 Female DC Connector..................................................................................................................41
Figure 8.38 Parts C and D Together................................................................................................................41
Figure 8.39 LED Indicators ..............................................................................................................................43

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1.System Description
The BLiNQ FW-300i system is a tri-sector and tri-carrier Long-Term Evolution (LTE) Evolved Node B (eNB)
with the capability to operate in the following bands: 42, 43, 46 and 48 (Citizens Broadband Radio Service
(CBRS)). With a distinctive feature set and integration level, the FW-300i brings an ideal solution to an
“install anywhere” micro-base transceiver station (micro-BTS) that fully serves private networks, fixed
wireless access and mobility use cases.
Figure 1.1 Two FW-300i Mounted on a Pole

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1.1. System Parameters
Table 1 lists the FW-300i system parameters.
Table 1 FW-300i System Parameters
PERFORMANCE AND ATTRIBUTES
Power Consumption (Band 46)
80 Watts (W) maximum
Power Consumption (Band 42, 43, 48)
150 W maximum
Power
48 VDC
Current Draw (AC/DC)(max.)
4 Amp/5 Amp
Connectivity
Default: 1 x Copper 1000BaseT; Optional: 1 x SFP
Synchronization
Integral GPS antenna (GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou),
Optional: External GPS, 1588v2
MECHANICAL
Dimensions (L x W x D)
13.78in x 22.4in x 8.9in (350 x 570 x 227 mm)
Survival Wind Speed
> 124 mph (200 km/hr)
Weight
26.5 lbs (12 kg)
Operational Temperature
-40 to 60 degrees Celsius (-40 to 140 degrees Fahrenheit)
Enclosure Protection
IP67
Lightning Protection
DC Ground
Cable Gauge
18 AWG
UNIVERSAL POLE MOUNT
Pole Diameter Supported
Up to 6 in.
Mechanical Downtilt
0 degree, 5 degrees, 10 degrees
Number of Units
Up to two FW-300i units can be attached to the mount

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1.2. System Enclosure and Connectivity
The enclosure for the FW-300i is a rugged IP67 casing, supplied with a mounting bracket that has vertical tilt
capabilities to mount the unit on towers, poles and building side walls. The IP67 casing protects the unit
against dust and is capable of withstanding water immersion up to one meter for thirty minutes. These
cases allow for full flexibility in the range of orientation to establish best connectivity between the FW-300i
and Customer Premise Equipment (CPE).
The mechanical enclosure for the FW-300i has three integrated antennas. There are four connectors on the
bottom of the FW-300i (as seen in figure below):
A -48 VDC power connector
A RJ45 connector for 1000 BaseT copper Ethernet network connectivity
A SYNC port to use as an optional external GPS Pulse per Second (PPS) source
A covered SFP port.
The FW-300i supports a Small Form-factor Pluggable (SFP) fiber connector for optical Gigabit Ethernet
network connectivity. An integrated Global Positioning System (GPS) antenna is included in the FW-300i.
Therefore, there is no need for additional synchronization equipment which reduces total cost of
ownership.
Figure 1.2 FW-300i (Back and Front Respectively)
Figure 1.3 Connectors on the Bottom of the FW-300i

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2.Flowchart: Installation Process Overview
To get started quickly, follow the process below. For more details, click on the chapter/section title.
Overvoltage
(Lightning/Surge)
Protection
Important
Service and
Warranty
Information
Start
Important
Safety &
Service
Notices
CHAPTER 4
Site
Preparation
CHAPTER 6
Installation
CHAPTER 8
Trouble-
shooting
CHAPTER 9
Safety
Warnings
Installing Power
Supply Kit
(Optional)
Verifying Basic Installation
END
FW-300i Adjustment
Pole
Installation
Preparation
Installation
Requirements
CHAPTER 7
Installation
Tools
Required
Cabling
Requirements
Choosing a
Site
Site Survey
Installing Pole
Mount
Mounting
onto a Wall
Attaching FW-
300i Mounting
Assembly onto
Pole Mount
Power Cables
Cable Management
Grounding and Lightning Protection
Wall Mount
Installation
Preparation
Unpack the
Box
CHAPTER 5
Recommended
Torque Values

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3.Checklist
During installation, review and perform all the steps on this checklist (in the given order). This checklist is
meant for the person who performs the FW-300i installation.
Tip: To make sure you complete all the tasks, detach or print this checklist and use it as a job aid.
After performing, check off each task.
PROCEDURE
ACTION
COMPLETED
Verify Prerequisites
Verify site requirements
Verify safety requirements
Verify installation requirements
Installing Power Supply Unit (Optional)
Secure the power supply unit onto the FW-300i
Install Pole/Wall Mount
Fit and secure mount onto the pole/wall
Attach the Mounting Assembly
Align and secure the mounting assembly onto the
pole/wall mount
Attaching FW-300i
Secure FW-300i unit onto the mounting assembly
Grounding and Lightning Protection
Install grounding cable
Install surge protection
Attaching Cables
Connect the power cable
Connect the Ethernet Cable
Verifying Basic Installation
Verify its operational state by checking the LED
located on the base of the unit

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4.Important Safety and Service Notices
Read this FW-300i System Installation Guide and follow all operating and safety instructions.
You must use a qualified professional installer who is experienced with installing telecommunications
equipment and networks to install the FW-300i system. Installations must adhere to the information and
specifications within this FW-300i System Installation Guide.
4.1. Safety Warnings
WARNING!
Follow all health and safety procedures and recommendations made by
BLiNQ Networks within this FW-300i System Installation Guide. Failure
to do so could result in injury, death, or damage to the equipment.
The product-marketing label indicates the power requirements. Do not exceed the described limits.
Each module’s power supply must have a resettable circuit breaker rated to a maximum of 20
Amps.
Use only a damp cloth for cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Disconnect the power
before cleaning.
Disconnect the power when the module is stored for long periods.
Do not locate the FW-300i near power lines or other electrical power circuits.
The system must be properly grounded to protect against power surges and accumulated static
electricity. It is your responsibility to install this device in accordance with the local electrical codes.
4.2. Important Service and Warranty Information
Keep all product information for future reference.
Refer all repairs to qualified service personnel. Do not remove the covers or modify any part of the FW-300i
system, as this action will void the warranty.
In the European market, the FW-300i system equipment is Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
(WEEE) certified ( ), contact your sales distributor for information on the collection, recycling and recovery
of this equipment.
Be sure to do the following upon unpacking the FW-300i system:
Locate the label on the module casing that lists the Serial Number (SN) and Media Access Control
(MAC) address for the module (Figure 4.1 FW-300i Casing Labels)
Record the SN for future reference
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Record the MAC address for future reference when provisioning the system
4.3. Overvoltage (Lightning/Surge) Protection
WARNING!
A qualified professional installer must install the wireless equipment.
The installer must follow local and national codes for electrical
grounding and safety. Failure to meet safety requirements and/or use
of non-standard practices and procedures could result in personal
injury and damage to equipment. A direct lightning strike may cause
serious damage even if these guidelines are followed.
All outdoor wireless equipment is susceptible to lightning damage from a direct hit or induced current from
a near strike. Lightning protection and grounding practices in local and national electrical codes serve to
minimize equipment damage, service outages and serious injury. Reasons for lightning damage can be
summarized as follows:
Poorly grounded antenna sites that can conduct high lightning strike energy into equipment.
Lack of properly installed lightning protection equipment that can cause equipment failures from
lightning induced currents.
An overvoltage protection system provides a means by which the energy may enter the earth without
passing through and damaging parts of a structure. An overvoltage protection system does not prevent
lightning from striking; it provides a means for controlling it and preventing damage by providing a low
resistance path for the discharge of energy to travel safely to ground. Improperly grounded connections are
also a source of noise that can cause sensitive equipment to malfunction.
A good grounding system disperses most of the surge energy from a lightning strike away from the building
and equipment. The remaining energy on the cable can be directed safely to ground through a
lightning/surge arrestor in series with the cable.
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Figure 4.1 FW-300i Casing Labels

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The FW-300i system is designed with consideration for resistance to the effects of lightning on the access
point electronics. When installing a lightning/surge arrestor for your system installation, observe the
following general industry practices:
Install lightning/surge protection with all power cables as close to the unit as possible.
The grounding wire must be connected to the same termination point used for the tower or mast.
Provide direct grounding from the FW-300i, the mounting bracket and surge protection to the same
ground bus on the building.
Note: The warranty does not cover damage from lightning strikes. Failure to follow the surge protection
recommendations outlined in this manual nullifies the warranty in the event that damage is found to have
been caused by lightning or an excessive power surge.

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5. What Is In The Box
ITEM
QTY
PART NO.
FW-300i with Mounting Bracket
1
BMA00075 with BQF00164
Mounting Assembly
1
BMA00081
Washers 1/4in.
8
BQH00159
Socket Head Cap Screws 1/4in.-20, 5/8in.L*
8
BQH00160
Washers 3/8in.
4
BQH00161
Hex Nuts 3/8in.-16*
4
BQH00162
*: (Diameter) –(Thread Count/pitch), (Length)
Figure 5.1
FW-300i with Mounting Bracket
Figure 5.2
Mounting Assembly
Figure 5.3 Socket Head Cap Screw &
Washer (#BQH00160 & #BQH00159)
Figure 5.4
Washers & Hex Nuts
(#BQH00161 & # BQH00162)

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5.1. Items for Power Kit Installation
5.2. Items for Pole Mount Installation
ITEM
QTY
PART NO.
Universal AC/DC Power Kit
1
UNV-ACDC-PWR
AC Plug (North America)
1
BQM00104
AC Plug (Europe)
1
BQM00131
10m AC Cable (18 AWG)
1
BCA00012
ITEM
QTY
PART NO.
Bracket Plates
2
BQF00158
Spacers
2
BQF00165
Long U-Bolt: 3/8in. –16, 8-5/8in.*
2
BQH00156
Short U-Bolts: 3/8in. –16, 4-5/8in.*
2
BQH00171
*: (Diameter) –(Thread Count/pitch), (Length)
Figure 5.5
Universal AC/DC Power Kit
Figure 5.6
10m AC Cable
Figure 5.7
AC Plug (North America)
Figure 5.8
AC Plug (Europe)

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5.3. Optional Add-Ons
ITEM
QTY
PART NO.
DC Extension Kit
1
BMA00105
Littelfuse Surge Protection Device (N.America)
1
LSP05G120S
Littelfuse Surge Protection Device (Europe)
1
LSP05G277SX3333
Figure 5.9 Bracket Plates
Figure 5.10 Spacers
Figure 5.11 Long U-Bolts
Figure 5.12 Short U-Bolts

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6.Site Preparation
Prior to installation, the designated installation sites should be appraised to determine that the FW-300i is
able to operate efficiently and also to determine the components needed for installation.
6.1. Choosing a Site
Here are some points to keep in mind when choosing a site for installation:
1) Structural Stability –Ensure that the tower/pole is capable of handling expected winds.
2) That the wall/pole/tower is strong enough to hold the weight of the unit(s) (including accounting
for wind loading, especially when more than one unit is being installed on the same
wall/pole/tower,
3) No impeding body within the immediate vicinity of the FW-300i, over its 180 degree horizon.
4) Keep in mind that radiating bodies near or within coverage of the site could cause interference.
5) Height of Installation
The height at which the FW-300i unit is to be installed depends on one’s intended coverage area.
It is recommended to use a planning tool in advance to plan out how much height is required to
meet your coverage needs.
6.2. Site Survey
BLiNQ Networks strongly advises that you perform a comprehensive site survey before installation to
determine the optimum FW-300i orientation and identify any potential source of interference.
Here are some of the items one should look out for while surveying the site for installation:
6.2.1. Power Source
A. Determine how and where the power source is coming from.
B. Decide/determine if the FW-300i unit is going to be powered by AC or DC power source. If
you are powering by an AC source, BLiNQ Networks Inc. provides a 10m extension cable
along with the FW-300i unit.
C. If an extension cable is needed for DC source, measure the distance between the power
source to where the FW-300i unit is going to be installed to determine the length of the
power cable needed (max. 10m).
a. Please refer to Section 8.5.4 for extension cable preparation.
6.2.2. Ethernet Connection
A. Ensure the availability of Ethernet connection
B. If an extension is needed, measure the length and procure the appropriate CAT5e or CAT6
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6.3. Pole Installation Preparation
The diameter of the pole needs to be measured to determine which U-bolt will be suitable for mount
installation.
IF THE DIAMETER OF THE POLE IS LESS THAN 2.5in.
Use the short U-Bolts (3/8in.-16, 4 5/8in. #BQH00171) along with the spacers (#BQF00165) to install
the pole mount.
IF THE DIAMETER OF THE POLE IS BETWEEN 2.5in. –6in.
Use the long U-Bolts (3/8in.-16, 8 5/8in. #BQH00156) to install the pole mount.
6.4. Wall Mount Installation Preparation
Identify an area on the wall that meets the safety, space and environmental requirements for the
FW-300i.
Keep in mind that a power source and an ethernet connection are required for the proper
functioning of the unit.
Note the material of the wall and prepare the appropriate drilling tools.