CommScope ION-M17EHP/19P User manual

ION®-M17EHP/19P
Optical Remote Unit
(M-Cabinet)
Manual
MF0150A1A

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Table of Contents
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.GENERAL 5
1.1.USED ABBREVIATIONS 5
1.2.HEALTH AND SAFETY 6
1.3.PROPERTY DAMAGE WARNINGS 6
1.4.COMPLIANCE 7
1.5.ABOUT COMMSCOPE 9
1.6.INTERNATIONAL CONTACT ADDRESSES FOR CUSTOMER SUPPORT 10
2.INTRODUCTION 12
2.1.PURPOSE 12
2.2.ION-M17EHP/19P 12
3.FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION 13
3.1.ACCESSORY EQUIPMENT 13
3.1.1.Fan-Protection Kit 13
3.1.2.Accessories 13
4.COMMISSIONING 14
4.1.MECHANICAL INSTALLATION 14
4.1.1.Health and Safety for Mechanical Installation 14
4.1.2.Property Damage Warnings for Mechanical Installation 14
4.1.3.Wall-Mounting Procedure 16
4.1.4.Pole Mounting 17
4.1.5.Mounting of Fan Protection 19
4.2.ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION 20
4.2.1.Health and Safety for Electrical Installation 20
4.2.2.Property Damage Warnings for Electrical Installation 20
4.2.3.Connections 21
4.2.4.Grounding (Earthing) 21
4.2.5.Connection of the Antenna Cables 22
4.2.6.Cleaning Procedure for RF Cable Connectors 23
4.2.7.Antenna Cable Connector Assembly 26
4.2.8.Optical-Fiber-Cable Connection - Rules 27
4.2.9.Protective Plug 29
4.2.10.Protective-Tube Kit 31
4.2.11.External-Alarm Inputs and Outputs 33
4.2.12.Power Connection 36
4.2.13.Commisioning Flowchart 37
5.ALARMS AND TROUBLESHOOTING 39

Figures and Tables
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6.MAINTENANCE 40
6.1.GENERAL 40
6.2.REPLACING THE FAN UNIT 41
6.3.CLEANING THE HEAT SINK 42
7.APPENDIX 43
7.1.ILLUSTRATIONS 43
7.2.SPECIFICATIONS 44
7.2.1.Electrical Specifications 44
7.2.2.Environmental and Safety Specifications 44
7.2.3.Mechanical Specifications 44
7.3.SPARE PARTS 45
8.INDEX 46
FIGURES AND TABLES
figure 4-1 Wall mounting, (metric dimensions)........................................................... 16
figure 4-2 Pole-mounting kit........................................................................................ 17
figure 4-3 Pole mounting (metric dimensions)............................................................ 18
figure 4-4 Mounting procedure for fan protection, (metric dimensions) ..................... 19
figure 4-5 Connector flange of ION-M17EHP/19P ..................................................... 21
figure 4-6 Grounding bolt (left) and schematic view (right) ........................................ 21
figure 4-7 Torque wrench for tightening ..................................................................... 22
figure 4-8 Protective-plug assembly ........................................................................... 29
figure 4-9 Tube-kit installation .................................................................................... 32
figure 4-10 Flange connector, 5 poles........................................................................ 34
figure 4-11 Alarm inputs (optocoupler) ....................................................................... 34
figure 4-12 Alarm outputs (optocoupler)..................................................................... 35
figure 4-13 Flange connector, 7 poles........................................................................ 35
figure 4-14 Power supply cables (AC)........................................................................ 36
figure 4-15 Power supply cable (DC) ......................................................................... 36
figure 7-1 Cabinet drawing ......................................................................................... 43
table 1-1 List of international contact addresses........................................................ 11
table 4-1 Specified torques......................................................................................... 15
table 5-1 Status LED alarms....................................................................................... 39

1. General
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1.General
1.1.Used Abbreviations
3GPP 3rd Generation Partnership Project
AC/DC Alternating current / Direct Current
AIMOS Andrew Integrated Management and Operating System
ALC Automatic Level Control
BITE Built-In Test Equipment
BTS Base Transceiver Station
CE "Conformité Européenne" ("European Conformity")
CD Compact Disk
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
DL Downlink
DoC Declaration of Conformity
EDGE Enhanced Data Rates for GSM Evolution
EN European Norm
ESD Electrostatic Discharge
ETS European Telecommunication Standard
GSM Global System for Mobile Communication
GND Ground
GUI Graphical User Interface
ICP3 Intercept Point 3rd order
ID No Identification Number
ION Intelligent Optical Network
IP Ingress Protection
ISO International Organization for Standardization
LED Light Emitting Diode
LMT Local Maintenance Terminal
LTE Long Term Evolution
MIMO Multiple Input Multiple Output
MS Mobile Station
MU Main Unit
NF Noise Figure
OTRx Optical Transceiver = SRMU (Subrack Master Unit)
PG Packing Gland
PIM Passive Intermodulation
R&TTE Radio & Telecommunications Terminal Equipment
RF Radio Frequency
RU Remote Unit
RX Receiver
SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol
TX Transmitter
UL Uplink
UMTS Universal Mobile Telecommunication System
UPS Uninterruptible Power Supply
WCDMA Wideband Code Division Multiple Access
WDM Wavelength Division Multiplex

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1.2.Health and Safety
1. Danger: Electrical hazard. Danger of death or fatal injury from electrical
current. Obey all general and regional installation and safety regulations
relating to work on high voltage installations, as well as regulations
covering correct use of tools and personal protective equipment.
2. Danger: Electrical hazard. Danger of death or fatal injury from electrical
current inside the unit in operation. Before opening the unit, disconnect
mains power.
3. Caution: Laser radiation. Risk of eye injury in operation. Do not stare into the
beam; do not view it directly or with optical instruments.
4. Caution: High frequency radiation in operation. Risk of health hazards associated
with radiation from the unit’s inner conductor of the antenna port(s). Disconnect
mains before connecting or replacing antenna cables.
5. Caution: High frequency radiation in operation. Risk of health hazards associated
with radiation from the antenna(s) connected to the unit. Implement prevention
measures to avoid the possibility of close proximity to the antenna(s) while in
operation.
1.3. Property Damage Warnings
1. Attention: Due to power dissipation, the remote unit may reach a very high
temperature. Do not operate this equipment on or close to flammable materials.
Use caution when servicing the unit.
2. Attention: Only authorized and trained personnel are allowed to open the unit
and get access to the inside.
3. Notice: Although the Remote Unit is internally protected against overvoltage, it is
strongly recommended to ground (earth) the antenna cables close to the antenna
connectors of the Remote Unit for protection against atmospheric discharge. In
areas with strong lightning, it is strongly recommended to install additional
lightning protection.
4. Notice: ESD precautions must be observed. Before commencing maintenance
work, use the available grounding (earthing) system to connect ESD protection
measures.
5. Notice: Only suitably qualified personnel are allowed to work on this unit and only
after becoming familiar with all safety notices, installation, operation and
maintenance procedures contained in this manual.
6. Notice: Keep operating instructions within easy reach and make them available
to all users.

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7. Notice: Read and obey all the warning labels attached to the unit. Make sure that
all warning labels are kept in a legible condition. Replace any missing or
damaged labels.
8. Notice: Only license holders for the respective frequency range are allowed to
operate this unit.
9. Notice: Make sure the repeater settings are correct for the intended use (refer to
the manufacturer product information) and regulatory requirements are met. Do
not carry out any modifications or fit any spare parts, which are not sold or
recommended by the manufacturer.
1.4. Compliance
1. Notice: For installations, which have to comply with FCC RF exposure
requirements, the antenna selection and installation must be completed in a way
to ensure compliance with those FCC requirements. Depending on the RF
frequency, rated output power, antenna gain, and the loss between the repeater
and antenna, the minimum distance D to be maintained between the antenna
location and human beings is calculated according to this formula:
]/[
][
][ 2
4cmmW
mW
cm PD
P
D 

where
P (mW) is the radiated power at the antenna, i.e. the max. rated repeater
output power in addition to the antenna gain minus the loss between the
repeater and the antenna.
PD (mW/cm²) is the allowed Power Density limit acc. to 47 CFR 1.1310 (B)
for general population / uncontrolled exposures which is
oF (MHz) / 1500 for frequencies from 300MHz to 1500MHz
o1 for frequencies from 1500MHz to 100,000MHz
RF exposure compliance may need to be addressed at the time of licensing, as
required by the responsible FCC Bureau(s), including antenna co-location
requirements of 1.1307(b)(3).
2. Notice: For installations which have to comply with European EN50385 exposure
compliance requirements, the following Power Density limits/guidelines (mW/cm²)
according to ICNIRP are valid:
o0.2 for frequencies from 10 MHz to 400 MHz
oF (MHz) / 2000 for frequencies from 400 MHz to 2 GHz
o1 for frequencies from 2 GHz to 300 GHz

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3. Notice: Installation of this equipment is in full responsibility of the installer, who
has also the responsibility, that cables and couplers are calculated into the
maximum gain of the antennas, so that this value, which is filed in the FCC Grant
and can be requested from the FCC data base, is not exceeded. The industrial
boosters are shipped only as a naked booster without any installation devices or
antennas as it needs for professional installation.
4. Notice: The unit complies with Overvoltage Category II. It also complies with the
surge requirement according to EN 61000-4-5 (fine protection); however,
installation of an additional medium (via local supply connection) and/or coarse
protection (external surge protection) is recommended depending on the
individual application in order to avoid damage caused by overcurrent.
For Canada and US, components used to reduce the Overvoltage Category shall
comply with the requirements of IEC 61643-series. As an alternative, components
used to reduce the Overvoltage Category may comply with ANSI/IEEE C62.11,
CSA Certification Notice No. 516, CSA C22.2 No. 1, or UL 1449. Suitability of the
component for the application shall be determined for the intended installation.
5. Notice: Corresponding local particularities and regulations must be observed. For
national deviations, please refer to the respective documents included in the
manual CD that is delivered with the unit.
6. Note: This unit complies with European standard EN60950.
Equipment Symbols Used / Compliance
Please observe the meanings of the following symbols used in our equipment and
the compliance warnings:
Symbol Compliance Meaning / Warning
--- FCC
For industrial (Part 20) signal booster:
WARNING: This is NOT a CONSUMER device. It is
designed for installation by FCC LICENSEES and
QUALIFIED INSTALLERS. You MUST have an FCC
LICENSE or express consent of an FCC Licensee to
operate this device. Unauthorized use may result in
significant forfeiture penalties, including penalties in
excess of $100,000 for each continuing violation.
CE
Alert sign to R&TTE
To be sold exclusively to mobile operators or
authorized installers – no harmonized frequency
bands, operation requires license. Intended use: EU
and EFTA countries.
Indicates conformity with the R&TTE directive
1999/5/EC certified by the notified body no. 0700.

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1.5. About CommScope
CommScope is the foremost supplier of one-stop, end-to-end radio frequency (RF)
solutions. Part of the CommScope portfolio are complete solutions for wireless
infrastructure from top-of-the-tower base station antennas to cable systems and
cabinets, RF site solutions, signal distribution, and network optimization. For patents
see www.cs-pat.com.
CommScope has global engineering and manufacturing facilities. In addition, it
maintains field engineering offices throughout the world.
Andrew Wireless Systems GmbH based in Buchdorf/Germany, which is part of
CommScope, is a leading manufacturer of coverage equipment for mobile radio
networks, specializing in high performance, RF and optical repeaters. Our optical
distributed networks and RF repeater systems provide coverage and capacity
solution for wireless networks in both indoor installations and outdoor environments,
e.g. tunnels, subways, in-trains, airport buildings, stadiums, skyscrapers, shopping
malls, hotels and conference rooms.
Andrew Wireless Systems GmbH operates a quality management system in
compliance with the requirements of ISO 9001 and TL 9000. All equipment is
manufactured using highly reliable material. To maintain highest quality of the
products, comprehensive quality monitoring is conducted at all fabrication stages.
Finished products leave the factory only after a thorough final acceptance test,
accompanied by a test certificate guaranteeing optimal operation.
This product meets the requirements of the R&TTE directive and the Declaration of
Conformity (DoC) itself. A current version of the CE DoC is included in this manual
CD delivered *. Any updated version of the DoC is available upon request from the
local sales offices or directly from CommScope via the local Customer Support at
one of the addresses listed in the following chapter.
According to the DoC, our "CE"-marked equipment can be used in all member
states of the European Union.
Note: Exceptions of and national deviations from this intended use may be
possible. To observe corresponding local particularities and
regulations, please refer to the respective documents (also in
national language) which are included in the manual CD delivered.
* In case the Declaration of Conformity (DoC) for the product was not included in the manual CD
delivered, it is available upon request from the local sales offices or directly from CommScope at
one of the addresses listed in the following chapter.
To make the most of this product, we recommend you carefully read the instructions
in this manual and commission the system only according to these instructions.
For technical assistance and support, please also contact the local office or
CommScope directly at one of the addresses listed in the following chapter.

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1.6.International Contact Addresses for Customer Support
Canada
A
M
E
R
I
C
A
S
United States
CommScope Canada
A
ndrew LLC, A CommScope Company
Mail 505 Consumers Road, Suite 803
Toronto M2J 4V8, Canada Mail 620 North Greenfield Parkway Garner, NC 27529, U.S.A.
Phone [phone] (Office)
[phone]
(
Cell
)
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone] Fax [phone]
E-mail [email protected] E-mail [email protected]
Caribbean & South American Region Caribbean & Central American Region
CommScope Cabos do Brasil Ltda. CommScope Mexico S.A. de C.V.
Mail
CALA Tech Support for Distributed
Coverage & Capacity Solutions (DCCS)
products:
Rua Guaporanga, 49
Praça Seca – Rio de Janeiro – RJ
ZIP: 21320-180, Brazil
Mail
CALA Tech Support for Distributed
Coverage & Capacity Solutions
(DCCS) products:
Av. Insurgentes Sur 688, Piso 6
Col. Del Valle, CP: 03100
Mexico City, Mexico
Phone [phone] (Cell)
[phone] (Office) Phone [phone] (Office)
Fax + 55-15-2102-4001 Fax [phone]
E-mail [email protected] E-mail [email protected]
China, India and Rest of Asia
A
P
A
C
Australia & New Zealand
Andrew International Corporation
A
ndrew Corporation (Australia) Pty Ltd.
Mail
Room 915, 9/F
Chevalier Commercial Centre
8 Wang Hoi Rd
Kowloon Bay, Hong Kong
Mail
Unit 1
153 Barry Road
Campbellfield
VIC 3061, Australia
Phone [phone] Phone [phone]
Fax [phone] Fax [phone]
E-mail [e-mail] E-mail [email protected]
Middle East & North Africa
Africa
&
Middle
East
South Africa
CommScope Solutions International Inc.
(Branch)
A
ndrew Wireless Solutions Africa
(PTY) LTD
Mail
PO Box 48 78 22
Unit 3206, Floor 32,
Jumeirah Business Center 5,
Jumeirah Lakes Towers,
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Mail
11 Commerce Crescent West
Eastgate, Sandton
PO Box 786117
Sandton 2146
South Africa
Phone [phone] Phone + 27 11-719-6000
Fax [phone] Fax + 27 11-444-5393
E-mail [email protected] E-mail [email protected]

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United Kingdom
E
U
R
O
P
E
Scandinavia
Andrew Wireless Systems UK Ltd
A
ndrew Norway (AMNW)
Mail
Unit 15, Ilex Building
Mulberry Business Park
Fishponds Road
Wokingham Berkshire
RG41 2GY, England
Mail
P.O. Box 3066
Osloveien 10
Hoenefoss 3501
Norway
Phone [phone] Phone + 47 32-12-3530
Fax [phone] Fax + 47 32-12-3531
E-mail [e-mail] E-mail [e-mail]
Germany France
Andrew Wireless Systems GmbH CommScope France
Mail
Industriering 10
86675 Buchdorf
Germany
Mail
Immeuble Le Lavoisier
4, Place des Vosges
92052 Courbevoie, France
Phone [phone] Phone [phone]
Fax [phone] Fax [phone]
E-mail wisupport
@
commscope.com E-mail wisupport
@
commscope.com
Austria Switzerland
Andrew Wireless Systems (Austria) GmbH CommScope Wireless Systems AG
Mail
Weglgasse 10
2320 Wien-Schwechat
Austria
Mail
Tiergartenweg 1
CH-4710 Balsthal
Switzerland
Phone [phone] Phone [phone]
Fax [phone] Fax [phone]
E-mail [e-mail] E-mail [email protected]
Italy Iberia Region - Spain & Portugal
CommScope Italy S.r.l., Faenza, Italy
A
ndrew España S.A.
A
CommScope Company
Mail
Via Mengolina, 20
48018 Faenza (RA)
Italy
Mail
Avda. de Europa, 4 - 2ª pta.
Parque Empresarial de la Moraleja
Alcobendas, Madrid 28108, Spain
Phone [phone] Phone [phone]
Fax [phone] Fax [phone]
E-mail [email protected]m E-mail [email protected]
Czech Republic
CommScope Solutions Czech Republic
C-Com, spol. s r.o
Mail U Moruší 888
53006 Pardubice, Czech Republic
Phone [phone] (Office)
[phone] (Mobile)
Fax [phone]
E-mail [e-mail]
table 1-1 List of international contact addresses

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2.Introduction
2.1. Purpose
Cellular telephone systems transmit signals in two directions between base
transceiver station (BTS) and mobile stations (MS) within the signal coverage area.
If weak signal transmissions occur within the coverage area because of indoor
applications, topological conditions or distance from the transmitter, extension of the
transmission range can be achieved by means of an optical distribution system.
Such a system contains an optical Master Unit and several Remote Units. The
number of the Remote Units depends on the hardware and software configuration.
The Remote Units are connected to the Master Unit with optical links. The optical
loss must be less than 10 dB inclusive optical couplers or splitters.
The Master Unit is the connection to the base transceiver stations. The configuration
of a Master Unit depends on the number of the Remote Units and the frequency
range.
WDM (Wave Division Multiplex) filters are integrated in the optical modules. For the
UL, a wavelength within 1546 nm – 1550 nm is used. For the DL, a wavelength of
1310 ± 10 nm is used. The maximum output power for the UL and DL is 6.7 mW.
2.2. ION-M17EHP/19P
The ION-M17EHP/19P is a multi-band multi-operator Remote Unit with various
Extension Units (EUs). It is used in conjunction with a Master Unit (MU) in the ION
optical distribution system. This system transports multiple frequency bands
simultaneously (1900 MHz and 1700/2100 MHz), providing a cost-effective solution
for distributing capacity from one or more base stations. By supporting the entire
AWS-3 spectrum, faster and more reliable wireless service is ensured and network
quality can be improved
The ION-M17EHP/19P transports signals on the RF layer in a very inexpensive
manner. This means that multiple operators and multiple technologies are moved
simultaneously from a cluster of base stations to a remote location over the same
fiber.
The ION optical distribution system is a cost-effective coverage solution for dense
urban areas, tunnels, subway, airports, convention centers, high-rise buildings and
other locations where physical structures increase path loss. It has been specifically
designed to reduce zoning problems and to provide homogeneous coverage. The
compact, mechanical design is specifically architected to mount inside of poles or
alongside structures in such a way that it has a minimal visual impact.

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The ION-M17EHP/19P is available in a multi-band configuration supporting
1900 MHz and 1700/2100 MHz in parallel and with extension option 700 MHz
additionally. It has been specifically tested and optimized for GSM, CDMA2000,
WCDMA, and LTE signals. Furthermore it is provisioned for future modulation
schemes and frequency bands.
The ION is easily set-up and supervised via a graphical user interface (GUI). Remote
Units can be commissioned through the use of built-in test equipment. An auto-
levelling function compensates for the optical link loss making installation easy and
quick. The entire system as well as complete network of systems can be managed
remotely most efficiently by Commscope`s A.I.M.O.S, which includes alarm
monitoring, task automation, inventory management and many more features.
Should a sophisticated interface not be re-quired, the master unit can be directly
connected to the alarm interface of a base station via relay alarming.
Features at a glance
Multi-band, multi-operator support
Reduced visual impact form factor
Efficient, high power amplifier
Single fiber for multiple bands and multiple remotes
Comprehensive operations and management system for configuration and
alarming
OMC with SNMP according to X.733 standard
With reference to 3GPP TS25.143/ TS25.106/ TS36.143/ TS36.106 and
3GPP2C.S0051-0
Easy installation and commissioning
3.Functional Description
3.1. Accessory Equipment
3.1.1. Fan-Protection Kit
In order to protect the fan unit (e.g. against rain), a protective cover to be mounted
over the air inlet is delivered with the unit. For more details see section 4.1.5
Mounting of Fan Protection.
Mounting of the fan-protection kit is only mandatory for outdoor applications,
however, not mandatory for indoor applications.
3.1.2. Accessories
For the accessories available for the Remote Unit, e.g. overcoat housing, connecting
box or iso-trafo kit, a separate manual is available.

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4.Commissioning
Read and observe the health, safety, and property damage warnings as well as the
description carefully to avoid mistakes and proceed step-by-step as described.
Attention: Do not operate the Remote Unit without terminating the antenna
connectors. The antenna connectors may be terminated by connecting them
to their respective antennas or to a dummy load.
Notice: Only qualified personnel should carry out the electrical, mechanical,
commissioning, and maintenance activities that require the unit to be powered
on when open.
When opening the Remote Unit do not damage the warranty labels on the
internal devices. The warranty is void if the seals are broken.
Unless otherwise agreed to in writing by CommScope, CommScope’s general limited
product warranty (http://www.commscope.com/Resources/Warranties/) shall be the
warranty governing the Remote Units, including the installation, maintenance, usage
and operation of the Remote Units.
4.1. Mechanical Installation
4.1.1. Health and Safety for Mechanical Installation
1. Caution: Risk of injury by the considerable weight of the unit falling. Ensure there
is adequate manpower to handle the weight of the system.
2. Caution: Risk of serious personal injury by equipment falling due to improper
installation. The installer must verify that the supporting surface will safely
support the combined load of the electronic equipment and all attached hardware
and components. The screws and dowels (wall anchors) used should also be
appropriate for the structure of the supporting wall.
4.1.2. Property Damage Warnings for Mechanical Installation
1. Attention: Do not install the unit in a way or at a place where the specifications
outlined in the Environmental and Safety Specifications leaflet of the supplier are
not met.
2. Attention: Due to power dissipation, the Remote Unit may reach a very high
temperature. Ensure sufficient airflow for ventilation.
3. Notice: Exceeding the specified load limits may cause the loss of warranty.
4. Notice: When connecting and mounting the cables (RF, optical, mains, ...)
ensure that no water can penetrate into the unit through these cables.
5. Notice: Also observe all additional rules or restrictions regarding mounting that
depend on the type of Remote Unit. For details refer to section 7.2.2 Mechanical
Specification. Install the unit vertically with the fan unit at the top. A maximum tilt
angle of 25° from a vertical position must be kept, as in the following illustrations:

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6. Notice: A spacing of 40 mm (1.58 inch) around the unit is required.
7. Notice: To ensure sufficient airflow when mounting the unit in enclosed spaces,
two lid openings (one for the air inlet and the other for the air outlet) must be
provided. Do not block these air inlets and outlets when mounting the Remote
Unit. The size of each opening must equal at least 16 x 16 cm (>250 cm2).
Ensure that there is no thermal short circuit between the air inlet and air outlet.
Make sure free airflow is not deflected or otherwise obstructed.
8. Notice: Depending on the installation type (wall or pole), the corresponding
mounting kits must be ordered from the manufacturer. If any different or
additional mounting material is used, ensure that the mounting remains as safe
as the mounting designed by the manufacturer. The specifications for stationary
use of the Remote Unit must not be exceeded. Ensure that the static and
dynamic strengths are adequate for the environmental conditions of the site. The
mounting itself must not vibrate, swing or move in any way that might cause
damage to the Remote Unit.
9. Notice: To avoid damage when mounting the unit, always make sure that the M8
washers (DIN9021 or DIN125 depending on the mounting kit) are placed behind
and in front of the mounting drillings of the unit.
Specified torques have to be observed for certain mounting procedures according to
the following table:
Type Tallow-drop
screws Hex nuts Spacing bolts PG (plastic) PG (aluminium)
Thread M 4 M 8 M 4 M 8 PG 13.5 PG 29
Specified torques 3.3 N-m 27 N-m 2.3 N-m 27 N-m 3.75 N-m 10 N-m
table 4-1 Specified torques
The mounting procedures for a stand-alone Remote Unit without optional
accessories are described and illustrated in the following sections. For further
information regarding special mounting procedures including mounting of accessory
equipment, please see separate manual.

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4.1.3. Wall-Mounting Procedure
Check the suitability of the wall-mounting kit and the wall.
Mark the position of the drilling
holes (for measurements refer to
figure 4-1 Wall mounting). Drill
four holes at the marked positions
and insert dowels *.
Use a cap nut or lock nut to screw
the four dowel screws into the
dowels and put the distance tubes
over the screws.
Hang the mounting brackets of the
Remote Unit into the screws, and
fasten them immediately using the
washers and nuts.
Ensure that there is free access to
the electrical connections as well
as to the cabinet. The approved
bending radius of the connected
cables must not be exceeded.
Wall mounting with active cooling kit
4.0 0.50
4
Mains supply
9
80 ± 0.50
122 ± 0.50
18
796 ± 1.00
G0946Z0
figure 4-1 Wall mounting, (metric dimensions)
* The dowels are not part of the delivery since the suitable type depends on the on-site conditions
(material of wall). Therefore, use dowels that are appropriate for the mounting surface.

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4.1.4. Pole Mounting
Standard mounting hardware cannot be used to mount the Remote Unit to a pole, a
column or other similar structures. Additional hardware must be used for this type of
installation. Such a pole-mounting kit could include two threaded rods M8, two
U-beams and mounting material like bolts and nuts.
figure 4-2 Pole-mounting kit
Use the screw bands to fasten the two U-beams to the pole as illustrated in figure
4-3 Pole mounting.
Note: When fastening the U-beams make sure that they are installed
congruently and not at an angle to each other. To determine the distance
between the beams refer to chapter 4.1.3 Wall-Mounting Procedure for
measurements.
Hang the mounting brackets of the Remote Unit into the threaded bolts of the
U-beam, and fasten them immediately using the washers and nuts.
Ensure that there is free access to the electrical connections as well as to the
cabinet. The approved bending radius of the connected cables must not be
exceeded.

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G0764M6
Lock for folding
screw band ES 119 TESPA screw band,
stainless, 11 mm
Optical
Remote Unit
Washer DIN 125
Form B Ø 8.0
Lock washer for M8.0 DIN 127
A2 Form B
Hexagon nut M8
DIN 934
Pole
Pole
Pole-mounting
bracket
Ø140
Ø40
figure 4-3 Pole mounting (metric dimensions)

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4.1.5. Mounting of Fan Protection
Since the fan protection is required for the outdoor usage of a stand-alone Remote
Unit, the mounting of this optional equipment is also described in this manual.
To install the protective cover of the fan protection kit, first unscrew the four
screws with the respective lock washers from the cover of the air inlet of the
Remote Unit, and instead, screw in the four spacing bolts M4.0x30 with the four
lock washers M4.0 DIN125 that are part of the fan protection kit.
Place the protective cover into the right position by fitting its four bore holes over
the spacing bolts and fasten it using the original lock washers and screws of the
Remote Unit. (These lock washers and screws are also part of the fan protection
kit and can be used as spare parts in case of loss.)
figure 4-4 Mounting procedure for fan protection, (metric dimensions)
This figure shows the long version of the RU. For dimensions of the short
version, see Mechanical Specifications in chapter 7.2.3 or figure 7 3.

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4.2. Electrical Installation
4.2.1. Health and Safety for Electrical Installation
Read and observe chapter 1.2 Health and Safety.
Danger: Electrical hazard. Danger of death or fatal injury from electrical
current. Obey all general and regional installation and safety regulations
relating to work on high voltage installations, as well as regulations
covering correct use of tools and personal protective equipment.
4.2.2. Property Damage Warnings for Electrical Installation
1. Attention: It is compulsory to ground (earth) the unit before connecting the
power supply. Grounding bolts are provided on the cabinet to connect the
ground-bonding cable.
2. Attention: If the mains connector of the Remote Unit is not easily accessible, a
disconnect device in the mains power circuit must be provided within easy reach.
3. Attention: A connection of the mains supply to a power socket requires the
power socket to be nearby the Remote Unit.
4. Attention: Before connecting or disconnecting the mains connector at the
Remote Unit, ensure that mains power supply is disconnected.
5. Attention: Make sure that an appropriate circuit breaker acting as a disconnect
device (as required by IEC/EN60950-1) and an overcurrent limiting device are
connected between mains power and the Remote Unit.
6. Attention: Incorrectly wired connections can destroy electrical and electronic
components.
7. Notice: To avoid corrosion at the connectors caused by electrochemical
processes, the material of the cable connectors must not cause a higher potential
difference than 0.6 V (see electrochemical contact series).
8. Notice: Use an appropriate torque wrench for the coupling torques:
- for N-type connectors (2 N-m / 20 in lb) with 13/16 in opening,
e. g. item no. 244379 available from the CommScope e-catalog
- for 7/16 DIN-type (25 N-m / 19 ft lb) with 1 ¼ in opening,
e. g. item no. 244377 available from the CommScope e-catalog
Do NOT use your hands or any other tool (e.g. a pair of pliers). This might
cause damage to the connector and lead to a malfunction of the Remote Unit.
9. Notice: For unstabilized electric networks, which frequently generate spikes, the
10. Notice: Observe the labels on the front panels before connecting or
disconnecting any cables.
11. Notice: Unused connectors must be closed with their protective covers to ensure
watertightness.