BLiNQ Networks Inc. FW-300i User manual

FW-300i QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE –FW3-B48-00-NA / FW3-B48-00-HP-NA / FW3-B42-43-HP-EU
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This quick installation guide is designed to aid in the initial setup FW-300i
system. For information on configuring the FW-300i, please refer to the
FW-300i User Guide.
Installation should be performed by trained personnel, adhering to the
applicable local, regional and national regulatory requirements.
ALL safety, electrical and regulatory requirements need to be met by
the operator and/or installer/user.
SPECIFICATIONS
FW3-B48-00-HP-NA / FW3-B42-43-HP-EU*
RADIO
Frequency Band
FW3-B48-00-HP-NA: TDD LTE Band 48
FW3-B42-43-HP-EU: TDD LTE Band 42/43
Transmit Power
-10dBm up to 30dBm (33dBm for Sector 1)
PERFORMANCE AND ATTRIBUTES
Operating Mode
TDD-LTE (Supports all standard frame
configurations)
Power Consumption
180 W
Power
48 VDC
Current Draw
(AC/DC)
4 Amp max.
Connectivity
1 x Copper 1000BaseT
Optional: 1 x SFP
Synchronization
Integral GPS antenna (GPS, GLONASS,
BeiDou), 1588v2
CBRS
CBSD Category B
Embedded EPC
Software Option
MECHANICAL
Dimensions
(L x W x D)
13.78" x 22.4" x 8.9" (350 x 570 x 227 mm)
Survival Wind Speed
Up to 124 mph (200 km/hour)
Weight
30.8 lbs (14 kg)
Operational
Temperature
-40°C to 60°C (-40°F to 140°F)
Lightning Protection
DC Ground
Pole Diameter
Supported
2.5” to 6” (63.5 to 152.4 mm)
Mechanical
Uptilt/Downtilt
0 –10 degrees
*For regulatory information, please refer to the FW-300i User Guide.
FW3-B48-00-NA*
RADIO
Frequency Band
TDD LTE Band 48
Transmit Power
-10dBm up to 30dBm (33dBm for Sector 1)
PERFORMANCE AND ATTRIBUTES
Operating Mode
TDD-LTE (Supports all standard frame
configurations)
Power Consumption
150 W
Power
48 VDC
Current Draw (AC/DC)
3.5 Amp max.
Connectivity
1 x Copper 1000BaseT
Optional: 1 x SFP
Synchronization
Integral GPS antenna (GPS, GLONASS,
BeiDou), 1588v2
CBRS
CBSD Category B
Embedded EPC
Software Option
MECHANICAL
Dimensions
(L x W x D)
13.78" x 22.4" x 8.9" (350 x 570 x 227 mm)
Survival Wind Speed
Up to 124 mph (200 km/hour)
Weight
26.5 lbs. (12.0 Kg)
Operational
Temperature
-40°C to 60°C (-40°F to 140°F)
Lightning Protection
DC Ground
Pole Diameter
Supported
2.5” to 6” (63.5 to 152.4 mm)
Mechanical
Uptilt/Downtilt
0 –10 degrees
*For regulatory information, please refer to the FW-300i User Guide.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
QUANTITY
DESCRIPTION
1
FW-300i unit with Hanging Bracket
1
Mounting Bracket
2
Clamps
4
3/8”-16, 7” L Carriage Bolt
4
3/8”-16, 1 1/4” L Hex Screw
8
3/8” Split Lock Washer
12
3/8” Washers
8
3/8”-16 Hex Nuts
1
Ferrite Core
1
6.5’ (2 m; 18 AWG) DC Cable
INSTALLATION
Installing Pole Mount
1
Slot four carriage bolts into
the four-square openings of
the mounting bracket,
according to the diameter of
the pole –two on the top row
and two on the bottom row.
2
Turn mounting bracket
around and insert a 3/8”
washer and a 3/8” hex
nut into the carriage bolt
and tighten the nut by
hand. Repeat till all four
carriage bolts are
secured.
3
Set mounting bracket
upright, against the
pole.
Slide clamp through the
top two carriage bolt s,
with the pole in the
middle of clamp and
bracket.

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Securing FW-300i Unit on Mount
FW-300i Connectors
If you notice any of the connectors on the unit is loose or
broken:
1. Do NOT plug in any cables
2. Stop installing the unit and
3. Call BLiNQ Networks Customer Support
Installing Grounding Cable
The FW-300i unit comes with a grounding lug attached on the back of the
unit. Depending on the unit, the lug may be a solid stud or has a hollow
cylinder. Please see the respective section for installation details.
A 6 AWG stranded grounding wire is recommended for proper
grounding.
Solid Stud Grounding Lug
For the solid stud grounding lug, the grounding wire should go under the
lug and between two screws (compressed between pedestal on housing
and the lug).
▪Strip the grounding cable to allow enough
wire exposure to affix under the pedestal.
(Wire tinning is recommended)
▪Loosen the two hex screws on the lug little
by little in an alternating fashion.
▪Push grounding wire under the lug.
▪Tighten the screws back in an alternating
fashion.
▪Apply a minimum torque of 5 Nm to the hex head screws to compress
the grounding wire securely.
Hollow Cylinder Grounding Lug
For the hollow cylinder grounding lug:
▪Remove the grounding lug by undoing the 2
hex screws, little by little, in an alternating
fashion.
▪Strip the grounding cable to expose about 7/8”
of the wire to be inserted into the cylinder of
the lug. (Wire tinning is recommended)
▪Insert the wire into the hollow cylinder and
crimp to secure the wire.
▪Secure the lug back onto the unit by
tightening the hex screws in an alternating
fashion.
4
Slot the 3/8” washers, 3/8” split
lock washers and 3/8” hex nuts
onto the carriage bolts. Tighten
gradually until they are firmly
secured but do not tighten to
torque yet.
Ensure that clamp and bracket
are parallel to each other.
5
Repeat Steps 3 and 4 for the
bottom clamp.
Apply torque 12lb-ft (16.3Nm)
to all 4 hex nuts.
1
Take the FW-300i unit and
hand it onto the pole mount.
2
Use the 3/8”washer, 3/8”
split lock washer and 3/8”
hex screws to loosely
secure (do not apply
torque) the bottom of the
FW-300i unit to the pole
mount.
Repeat on the other side.
3
Adjust the FW-300i unit to the tilt
desired and secure the top of the
unit using the 3/8” washer, 3/8”
split lock washer and 3/8” hex
screw. Repeat for the other side
of the unit.
Apply torque 12lb-ft (16.3Nm) to
all 4 hex screws.

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FW-300i Sectors
The FW-300i has three sectors –Sector 0, 1 and 2 (a software
configuration).
Please note that only Sector 1 supports 2CC operations. Sector 2 will
automatically become the independent carrier in a 2CC + 1CC scenario.
For more information, please refer to the FW-300i User Guide.
Connecting Ethernet Cable
Before connecting the Ethernet cable to the FW-300i unit, the ferrite core
that is included needs to be affixed to the cable.
Locate the Ethernet
connector at the
bottom of the
FW-300i unit and
twist to remove the
cable gland.
1
Dissemble the Ethernet cable gland and pull to remove
the grey rubber tubing from the cover.
2
Cut one side of the rubber tubing.
3
4
Slide the outer cover into the Ethernet cable. Pull open
the grey tube from the cut and slot it onto the cable.
Ensure that the narrower side of the tube is facing the
connector.
Narrow
Wide
5
Slide the inner cover into the cable as seen below.
Inner Cover
6
Push the rubber tube
back into the inner cover
and close it up with the
outer cover (gland cap)
loosely.
7
Take the ferrite core and lay the
cable in the middle of it, making
sure that the cable lies in the
groove.
8
Wrap the cable tightly around the
ferrite core once. Place it right in
the groove so that both layers of
the cable are snug in the middle of
the ferrite core. There should be
about 1-2” of cable between the
ferrite core and the cable gland.
9
Once the cable is snug in
the groove, close the ferrite
core. A click should be
heard as it locks.
10
Connect the Ethernet Cable
into the port at the bottom of
the FW-300i.

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Connecting to DC Power
Please note that the eNB might have a push-pull power plug connector
or a swivel threaded connector.
Push-Pull Connector:
▪For the push-pull connector, simply align the red dot on the female
cable connector to that of the male connector on the unit and plug in
the cable.
▪Connect the other end of the cable to a DC power source or the surge
protector that came with BLiNQ’s DC extension kit.
▪DO NOT use any weatherproofing tape or putty for the push-pull
connector as it is not needed. If any tape or putty is used, the unit’s
warranty will be voided.
Swivel Threaded Connector:
▪Plug the DC cable (included in FW-300i package) into the unit.
▪Hand-tighten (do not use a tool) the swivel nut on the cable connector.
▪Connect the other end of the cable to a DC power source or the surge
protector that came with BLiNQ’s DC extension kit.
▪Weatherproofing tape and putty are not recommended.
DO NOT OVER-TORQUE –Max. torque is 0.8 Nm (0.6 lb-ft).
Do not use a tool to tighten the connector as it might over-torque
and damage the power connector.
Note: See FW-300i Installation Guide for full surge protector
installation details.
Connecting to AC Power
The optional FW3-AC-PWR comes with a Universal AC/DC Power Supply
for power connection with an AC power source. Please see FW-300i
Installation Guide for AC power supply connectivity details.
SYNCHRONIZATION
FW-300i contains integrated GPS receiver.
▪Holdover period after loss of sync: 10 minutes
▪PPS port also available for external GPS integration
Note: Radio stops transmitting after holdover period expires.
LED INDICATORS
LED COLOUR
MEANING
Solid Red
Initial Power-up
Blinking Red
Critical Fault
Blinking Amber
Booting
Solid Amber
Radio operational. One or more non-critical
faults
Solid Green
Radio operational. No faults.
PRODUCT HANDLING
▪The user alone is responsible for the usage of the device and any
consequences of its use or misuse.
▪Do not use the FW-300i without its enclosure or remove/change the
enclosure while it is in use. The enclosure is designed to protect users
and their environment.
▪Do not expose the radio unit or its accessories to liquid, moisture or
high humidity.
▪Do not attempt to disassemble the FW-300i or its accessories. Only
authorised personnel can do so.
▪Refer all repairs to BLiNQ authorized service personnel. Provide
verification of the safe state of the unit after repair.
TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
No power
Incorrect wire gauge
used
Refer to Specifications to
confirm power/current
requirements for operation and
acquire an appropriate cable
Loss of power from
source at base of tower
Verify external power source
Length of DC power
cable too long to provide
adequate power to unit
Increase DC power source to
compensate for the cable
losses
Faulty joints at points
where power cable was
extended
Confirm all joints along cable
length
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Unable to
access unit
over Ethernet
Faulty Ethernet
termination
Replace terminating
connectors on Ethernet cable
Ethernet port on unit
faulty
Contact BLiNQ Networks to
arrange for a replacement
Loss of fiber
optic
connectivity
Fiber damage
Use a fiber optic tracer tool to
find the faults within the cable
and replace the damaged
fibers.
Stretching of fiber optic
cable
Use another cable of a more
appropriate length for the
installation.
Loose connectors
Ensure that the LC connectors
seating into SFP on one end
and connectors seating on the
other end are fitted securely. A
click should be heard when it is
fitted properly.
No RF
transmission
GPS sync failure
Confirm that there is no
physical impedance above the
FW-300i that would prevent
GPS lock
No network connectivity
with EPC
Confirm routing from FW-300i
to the EPC and any firewall
rules that could prevent
connectivity
Varying
signal /
coverage
conditions
Unstable mount
installation
Ensure that mount installation
on tower is tightly secure to
prevent wind impact
Unstable tower structure
Consider structural changes to
reduce wind impact
Proximity to another
radiating body
Ensure that there is no
radiating body in the immediate
vicinity of the transmission
coverage of the FW-300i
State LED
stuck
continuously
on red or
amber
OS or configuration
mismatch preventing the
unit from entering
functional state
Reboot unit. If problem
persists over multiple reboots,
contact BLiNQ Networks
Support.
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11
Slide the cable gland up the
cable and turn it clockwise to
secure it back onto the unit.
Apply torque to the gland to
compress the rubber seal
around the cable. Ensure that
there is no gap between the
cable and the rubber.