Celona AP 13 User manual

Installation Guide
Celona Medium
Power Access
Point AP 13
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Contents
Introduction 3
About the AP 3 Installation Instructions 3
Installation Preparation 4
Installation Overview 4
Personnel 4
Network Design Plan 4
Materials and Tools 4
Interfaces 4
LEDs 5
Ethernet ports 5
Power input 5
GPS 6
Location and Environment 6
Environmental Specifications 6
Installation 7
Process Overview 7
Pole Installation 7
Wall Installation 9
Connect Cables 10
Connect Ethernet Cable 10
Connect Ground Cable 10
Power on to Check LEDs 11
Checking AP Status 11
Certified Professional Installation 11
Regulatory Compliance 11
Solution Architecture 12
Celona AP 13 capabilities 12 Access Point Discovery and Provisioning 12 Configuring the Access Point 12
Operations and Maintenance 13
Security 13
Phase and time synchronisation 13
Data and voice connectivity 13
Radio access technology 14
Supported frequency band 14
Seamless session mobility 14
Coverage area 14
Transmit power 14
Supported system bandwidth 15
Troubleshooting 16
Contacting Support 16 Warranty 16

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Introduction
This document provides the necessary guidance to
help the user enable services on the Celona Indoor
/ Outdoor Access Point AP 13 capable of private 4G
connectivity. This guide provides an overview of the AP
capabilities and the installation procedures that must
be accompanied.
About the AP
Celona AP 13 is a 3GPP Release 15 compliant 4G Access
Point (AP) with internal antenna that supports the 3550
– 3700 MHz Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS)
spectrum band. It includes two internal radios that
support 2x2 MIMO (multiple-input, multiple-output),
64-QAM modulation, and carrier aggregation (CA). It
can be pole or wall mounted.
Installation Instructions
Ensure the packaging is not damaged or wet. If it is, or
if any items inside are missing or damaged, contact
Celona at [email protected] for instructions. The table
below contains the shipping list showing the quantity of
each item that should be received.
Item Qty Description
AP 13 unit 1Confirm tag on the unit to ensure received model is correct
PoE injector 1
PoE injector and PoE cable
Installation bracket
assembled kit 1
Assembled kit:
Installation bracket (x1)
Omega (x4)
M10 * 160 outer hex bolt (x4)
M10 flat gasket (x4)
M10 spring gasket (x4)
M10 nut (x4)
Unassembled / Individual kit: M10 flat gasket (x6)
M10 spring gasket (x6)
M10 nut (x6)
M8 (x80)
expansion bolt (x2)
OT Ground Terminal 2For ground cabling

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Installation Overview
The Celona AP 13 can be pole or wall mounted and has one integrated
4-port 13.5 dBi 65D antenna. Before you mount and deploy your access
point, we recommend that you perform a wireless design to determine the
best location to install your access point.
The AP requires an operational Celona Edge for discovery and network
service. Celona recommends installation and deployment of the Celona
Edge prior to installation of access points. Have the following information
about your wireless network design available:
• Locations for access point installation
• Mounting requirements for each location
Installing the access point involves the following steps:
1. Mounting and Powering the Access Point
2. Access Point Discovery and Provisioning
3. Configuring the Access Point
Personnel
Celona recommends that installation personnel review this entire installation
guide prior to beginning the installation. Please note that installing the AP
on a cell tower, building, or other structure may require at least two people
or a qualified tower crew. Installation personnel must follow standard safety
precautions concerning height, electricity, and other regulations.
Network Design Plan
Each cell site may be unique in terms of the type and number of components
to install, the coverage area, the user requirements, and so forth. Identify the
structure on which the AP equipment will be installed, the intended height
where the antenna and AP will be attached, the degree of antenna down
tilt, and other necessary specifications that may impact the success of the
installation.
Materials and Tools
Tables that follow describe the materials required during the installation.
The total output EIRP (Equivalent Isotropic Radiated Power) is governed by
Part 96 regulations of FCC and hence power is automatically calculated and
regulated by Celona software.
Item Description
Power cable < AWG16, e.g., AWG14
Power plug The plug that connects the power cable to
the electricity supply
Ethernet cable CAT6 rated for outdoor use
Ground cable Shorter than 330 feet (100 meters)
Interfaces
Interface Name Description
ETH/POE+
RJ-45 interface (FE/GE)
Used for power supply, debug or data
backhaul.
PoE++, complies with IEEE 802.3bt standard
Installation Preparation

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Installation Preparation
LEDs
The Celona AP 13 has 4 LEDs providing the following visual statuses for Power,
Cellular status (1 and 2), Alarm.
LED Color Status Description
PWR Green
Steady on Power is on
OFF No power supply
CELL1 Green
OFF CELL1 is inactive
Fast flash: 0.1 s on, 0.1 s o CELL1 is deactivated
Slow flash: 1 s on, 1 s o CELL1 is activated
CELL2 Green
OFF CELL2 is inactive
Fast flash: 0.1 s on, 0.1 s o CELL2 is deactivated
Slow flash: 1 s on, 1 s o CELL2 is activated
ALM Red
Steady on Hardware alarm
OFF No alarm
Ethernet ports
The Celona AP 13 has one 100/1000 Ethernet port.
Power input
In addition to AC power, the Celona AP 13 supports IEEE 802.3bt (POE++) connectivity
to drive internal circuitry. POE++ can be provided by a POE++ injector or a POE++
capable switch. The drawn power is ≤ 30 W.

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Installation Preparation
GPS
Built-in GPS synchronization for AP 13.
Location and Environment
When determining where to place the AP, you need to consider
factors such as climate, hydrology, geology, the possibility of
earthquakes, reliable electric power, and transportation access.
Avoid locating the AP in areas where there may be extreme
temperatures, harmful gases, unstable voltages, volatile vibrations,
flames, explosives, or electromagnetic interference (e.g., large radar
stations, transformer substations). The AP is not certified for HAZLOC
installation. Also, avoid areas that are prone to impounded water,
soaks, leakage, or condensation.
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% to 95% RH
Atmospheric Pressure 70 kPa to 106 kPa
Safety voltage 42 V to 58 V

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Installation
Some cell site structures may have existing frameworks for
attaching the AP. For purposes of explaining the installation
procedure, this section assumes the AP will be installed on a
support pole or on a wall.
Process Overview
Figure below provides an overview of the installation process.
• Installation Process Overview
• Install AP to the pole (or wall)
• Connect the Ethernet and ground cables
• Power on device
• Check LEDs
Pole Installation
Check to ensure the diameter of the pole is in the range of
1.6-2.8 inches (40-70 mm). The position of the AP on the pole
should be at least 47 inches (120 cm) in height.
The AP 13 mounting bracket is assembled
before packing and includes two components:
the preassembled bracket on the back of the
device and the pole or wall mounting bracket.
gNB
Pole
1.6 in.–3.9 in.
(40mm–100mm)
47 in.
(120 cm)
Pole or Wall Mounting Bracket

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Installation
Follow the steps below to install the AP 13 on a pole.
1. Unscrew the nuts of the pole mounting bracket, slide the
two clamps to the left, and turn them up or down
2. Place the pole mounting bracket against the pole and
return the clamps to the horizontal position. Slide the
clamp to the right and retighten the nuts.
4. Tighten the bolt and screw
on the top of the AP 13 with a
Phillips-head screwdriver.
5. Once the installation is complete, proceed to “Connect Cables” section.
3. Hold the AP 13 vertically and
align the two pins on the AP
13 bracket with the pin holes
on the pole mounting bracket.
Push the AP 13 down until the
hooks are firmly attached to
the corresponding slots on the
pole mounting bracket.

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Wall Installation
Ensure the wall can bear at least four times the weight of
the AP 13. The wall mounting bracket is shown below.
Follow the steps below to install the AP 13 on a wall.
1. Place the wall mounting bracket on the wall with
arrow point up and mark the drilling location using
a pencil or marker.
2. Drill two 0.4 in. (10 mm)
diameter by 2.8 in. (70 mm)
deep holes in the wall at the
marked locations and insert
expansion bolts.
3. Hang the wall mounting
bracket on the expansion bolts
and fasten it with flat washers,
spring washers, and nuts.
5. Once the installation is complete, proceed to the “Connect Cables” section.
4. Hold the AP 13 vertically and align the two pins
on the AP 13 bracket with the pin holes on the pole
mounting bracket. Push the AP 13 down until them
hooks are firmly attached to the corresponding
slots on the pole mounting bracket. Then, tighten
the screw to complete the installation.

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Connect Cables
General requirements:
• Bending radius of antenna feeder cable: 7/8” > 250mm, 4/5” > 380mm
• Bending radius of jumper cable: 1/4” > 35mm, 1/2” (super soft) > 50mm,
1/2” (ordinary) > 127mm
• Bending radius of power cable and grounding cable: > triple the diameter
of the cable
Bind the cables according the type of the cable; intertwining and crossing
are performance impacting and hence forbidden. An identification label
should be attached after the cable is laid for cataloguing and referencing.
Grounding cable requirement:
• The grounding cable must connect to the grounding point.
• The grounding cable must be separated from the signal cables with
sucient distance to avoid signal interference.
Connect Ethernet Cable
• Connect the Ethernet cable to the ETH interface in the wiring cavity. Lay
the Ethernet cable along the wire groove and stretch it out of the wiring
cavity from the ETH hole.
• The Ethernet cable connects to the PoE interface of the PoE adapter. The
PoE adaptor must be placed in the distribution box for waterproofing.
• The LAN interface of the PoE adaptor connects to a LAN switch or a router
for maintenance and backhaul.
Connect Ground Cable
Prepare the grounding cable according to the actual measurements and
requirements of the specific installation site. The AP 13 has two grounding
screws located on the bottom of the unit as shown below.
Unscrew one grounding screw, connect one end of the ground cable to the
grounding screw, and fasten it again. The other end of the ground cable
needs to connect to a good grounding point.
When the AP has been installed in a proper position, connect all the cables
and wires. Seal and weatherproof all the connections after the testing have
been successfully completed.
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