CommScope ION-U EU H 23/23 User manual

ION®-U
EU H 23/23
Extension Unit
User's Manual
M0200ABA

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Table of Contents
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. GENERAL 6
1.1. USED ABBREVIATIONS 6
1.2. HEALTH AND SAFETY 7
1.3. PROPERTY DAMAGE WARNINGS 7
1.4. COMPLIANCE 8
1.5. ABOUT COMMSCOPE 11
1.6. INTERNATIONAL CONTACT ADDRESSES FOR CUSTOMER SUPPORT 12
2. INTRODUCTION 14
2.1. PURPOSE 14
2.2. ION-U HIGH POWER REMOTE AND EXTENSION UNITS 14
3. FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION 15
4. COMMISSIONING 16
4.1. GENERAL 16
4.2. HIGH POWER EU MECHANICAL INSTALLATION 16
4.2.1. Health and Safety for mechanical installation 16
4.2.2. Property Damage Warnings for mechanical installation 16
4.2.3. Mounting distance between RU and EU 18
4.2.4. Wall mounting procedure 19
4.2.5. Pole mounting procedure with screw bands 20
4.2.6. Pole mounting procedure with brackets 21
4.3. ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION 23
4.3.1. Health and Safety for electrical installation 23
4.3.2. Property Damage Warnings for electrical installation 23
4.3.3. Connections 25
4.3.4. Grounding (Earthing) 28
4.3.5. Connection of the antenna cables 28
4.3.5.1. Cleaning procedure for RF cable connectors 30
4.3.5.2. Antenna cable connector assembly 33
4.3.6. Mains power connection 34
4.3.6.1. Mains power connection AC 34
4.3.6.2. Mains power connection DC 36
4.3.7. Extension Unit port connections 38
4.3.8. Coupling Probe 39
4.4. COMMISSIONING FLOW-CHART 40

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5. ALARMS 42
5.1. BITE AND ALARMS 42
5.2. TROUBLESHOOTING 42
5.3. STATUS LED ALARMS 42
6. MAINTENANCE 43
6.1. GENERAL 43
6.2. REPLACING THE FAN UNIT 44
6.3. CLEANING THE HEAT SINK 45
7. APPENDIX 46
7.1. ILLUSTRATIONS 46
7.2. SPECIFICATIONS 47
7.3. SPARE PARTS 47
8. INDEX 48

Figures and Tables
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FIGURES AND TABLES
figure 3-1 ION-U high power EU system overview ................................................... 15
figure 4-1 Maximum distance between RU to EU or EU to EU................................. 18
figure 4-2 Wall mounting - pitches............................................................................ 19
figure 4-3 Pole mounting - pitches............................................................................ 20
figure 4-4 Pole mounting - screw bands................................................................... 20
figure 4-5 Pole mounting - fasten EU........................................................................ 20
figure 4-6 Pole mounting – max. diameter................................................................ 21
figure 4-7 Pole mounting – with brackets.................................................................. 21
figure 4-8 Pole mounting - pitches............................................................................ 22
figure 4-9 Pole mounting - brackets.......................................................................... 22
figure 4-10 Pole mounting - fasten EU...................................................................... 22
figure 4-11 ION-U EU H 23/23 AC version connector flange.................................... 25
figure 4-12 ION-U EU H 23/23 DC version connector flange.................................... 27
figure 4-13 Grounding bolts...................................................................................... 28
figure 4-14 Grounding bolt, schematic view.............................................................. 28
figure 4-15 Mains power connector .......................................................................... 35
figure 4-16 Mains power cable - AC ......................................................................... 35
figure 4-17 EU (Extension Unit) connector............................................................... 38
figure 4-18 EU connector and cable bridge.............................................................. 38
figure 4-19 Mounting the EU cable bridge................................................................ 39
figure 7-1 ION-U EU H 23/23 required space........................................................... 46
table 4-1 Specified torques....................................................................................... 17
table 4-2 ION-U EU H 23/23 connector flange.......................................................... 26
table 4-3 AC power cable pinning............................................................................. 35
table 4-4 EU connector pinning ................................................................................ 38

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1. General
1.1.Used Abbreviations
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
CDMA Code Division Multiple Access
CE "Conformité Européenne"
("European Conformity")
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
CPD Channel Power Detection
DL Downlink
DoC Declaration of Conformity
EP Extension Port
ESD Electrostatic Discharge
EU Extension Unit
GSM Global System for Mobile
Communication
GND Ground (Earth)
GUI Graphical User Interface
ICP3 Intercept Point 3rd order
ID No Identification Number
ION Intelligent Optical Network
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
OMC Operations and Maintenance Center
OTRx Optical Transceiver = SRMU
(Subrack Master Unit)
PIM Passive Intermodulation
Pin Input power
Pout Output power
PSU Power Supply Unit
Rev Revision
RF Radio Frequency
RU Remote Unit
RX Receiver
SISO Single Input Single Output
SNMP Simple Network Management
Protocol
TX Transmitter
UL Uplink
UMTS Universal Mobile
Telecommunication System
UPS Uninterruptible Power Supply
VSWR Voltage Standing Wave Ratio
WCDMA Wideband Code Division
Multiple Access
WDM Wavelength Division Multiplex
XML Extensible Markup Language

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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. 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.
3. 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 Extension 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. Notice: Although the Extension Unit is internally protected against overvoltage, it
is strongly recommended to ground (earth) the antenna cables close to the
repeater’s antenna connectors for protection against atmospheric discharge.
3. Notice: ESD precautions must be observed. Before commencing maintenance
work, use the available grounding (earthing) system to connect ESD protection
measures.
4. 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.
5. Notice: Keep operating instructions within easy reach and make them available
to all users.
6. Attention:Only authorized and trained personnel are allowed to open the unit
and get access to the inside.
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.

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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 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
2. 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
4
cmmW
mW
cm
PD
P
D∗∗ =
π
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).
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.

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4. Notice: For installations which have to comply with FCC/Industry Canada
requirements:
English:
This device complies with FCC Part 15 and Industry Canada license exempt RSS
standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
This device complies with Health Canada’s Safety Code. The installer of this device
should ensure that RF radiation is not emitted in excess of the Health Canada’s
requirement. Information can be obtained at http:
//www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ewh-semt/pubs/radiation/radio_guide-lignes_direct-eng.php.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
French:
Cet appareil est conforme à FCC Partie15 d’Industrie Canada RSS standard exempts de
licence (s). Son utilisation est soumise à Les deux conditions suivantes: (1) cet appareil
ne peut pas provoquer d’interférences et (2) cet appareil doit accepter Toute
interférence, y compris les interférences qui peuvent causer un mauvais fonctionnement
du dispositif.
Cet appareil est conforme avec Santé Canada Code de sécurité 6. Le programme
d’installation de cet appareil doit s’assurer que les rayonnements RF n’est pas émis au-
delà de I’exigence de Santé Canada. Les informations peuvent être obtenues:
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ewh-semt/pubs/radiation/radio_guide-lignes_direct-fra.php
Les changements ou modifications non expressément approuvés par la partie
responsable de la conformité pourraient annuler l'autorité de l'utilisateur à utiliser cet
équipement.
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. 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.

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7. Note: For a Class A digital device or peripheral:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at
his own expense.
8. 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.
Note: The Manufacturer's rated output power of this equipment is for single carrier
operation. For situations when multiple carrier signals are present, the rating would
have to be reduced by 3.5 dB, especially where the output signal is reradiated and
can cause interference to adjacent band users. This power reduction is to be by
means of input power or gain reduction and not by an attenuator at the output of the
device.