NuRan GSM LiteCell 1.5 User manual

GSM LiteCell 1.5
INSTALLATION GUIDE

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Revision History
Revision
Date
Comment
0.8
September 2016
Corrections to images and specs through the document
0.9
October 2016
Changed the power connector, corrected deployment kit
content and added missing information
0.91
November 2016
Added statement regarding restricted access necessisty for
installation.
0.92
March 2017
Added LED patterns in section 3.8
Changed VSWR value from TBD to <2 in table of section 2.3
0.93
March 21, 2017
Esthetics modifcations
0.94
April 13, 2017
Yannick Lebel review and merge with Jordan’s corrections.

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April 25, 2017
Added a note about atenna separation to persons to meet RF
exposure requirements

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Table of Content
1Introduction ....................................................................................................................7
1.1 Scope................................................................................................................................. 7
1.2 Intended Audience............................................................................................................ 7
1.3 Related Documents........................................................................................................... 7
1.4 Notices and Safety Warnings ............................................................................................ 8
1.5 Safety Precautions ............................................................................................................ 8
1.6 Tower Lightning Protection .............................................................................................. 9
1.7 Waterproofing Connectors ............................................................................................. 10
1.8 Drip Loops ....................................................................................................................... 10
1.9 Litecell Contents.............................................................................................................. 11
1.10 Deployment Kit Contents............................................................................................ 11
1.11 Product Warranty........................................................................................................ 12
1.12 Acronyms and Abbreviations ...................................................................................... 12
2Hardware Description....................................................................................................13
2.1 GSM LiteCell .................................................................................................................... 15
2.1.1 Mechanical Specifications ..................................................................................... 15
2.1.2 Electrical Specifications ......................................................................................... 17
2.1.3 Environmental Specifications ................................................................................ 17
2.1.4 RF Specifications.................................................................................................... 17
2.1.5 Mounting Hardware Specifications ....................................................................... 18
2.2 Network Specifications ................................................................................................... 18
2.3 GSM Antennas ................................................................................................................ 20
2.3.1 Antenna Separation............................................................................................... 20
2.3.2 Models ................................................................................................................... 20
2.3.3 RF Cable ................................................................................................................. 21
2.3.4 Mounting Hardware .............................................................................................. 21
2.4 GPS Antenna ................................................................................................................... 22
2.4.1 Model..................................................................................................................... 23
2.5 Power .............................................................................................................................. 23
2.5.1 Deployment Kit AC Power Supply ......................................................................... 24
2.5.2 Deployment Kit DC Power Cord ............................................................................ 25
3Installation Procedures..................................................................................................27
3.1 Provision GSM LiteCell .................................................................................................... 27

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3.2 Prepare for Installation................................................................................................... 27
3.2.1 Required Tools....................................................................................................... 27
3.2.2 Safety Equipment .................................................................................................. 28
3.2.3 Cable Guidelines.................................................................................................... 28
3.3 Install GSM Antennas...................................................................................................... 28
3.4 Install GPS Antenna ........................................................................................................ 31
3.5 Install GSM LiteCell ......................................................................................................... 32
3.6 Install Power Supply ....................................................................................................... 34
3.7 Grounding and Lightning Protection Guidelines ............................................................ 35
3.8 LED Activity and System Operation ................................................................................ 37
3.8.1 LiteCell LED Colors and Flashing Patterns ............................................................. 37
3.8.2 LED Indication Priority........................................................................................... 39

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Figures and Tables
Figures
Figure 1. Tower Lightning Protection.......................................................................................... 9
Figure 2. Waterproofing Connectors ........................................................................................ 10
Figure 3. Drip Loop .................................................................................................................... 10
Figure 4. Base Station Installed Using Deployment Kit (AC Powered)...................................... 13
Figure 5. Base Station Powered By Solar Panels....................................................................... 14
Figure 6. GSM LiteCell ............................................................................................................... 15
Figure 7. Deployment Kit GPS Antenna..................................................................................... 22
Figure 8. Deployment Kit Power Supply.................................................................................... 24
Figure 9. GSM Antenna Installation .......................................................................................... 29
Figure 10. GPS Antenna Installation............................................................................................ 31
Figure 11. GSM LiteCell Installation ............................................................................................ 32
Figure 12. Power Supply Installation........................................................................................... 34
Figure 13. Grounding and Lightning Protection.......................................................................... 36
Figure 14. GSM LiteCell LED ........................................................................................................ 37
Tables
Table 1 GSM LiteCell Mechanical Specifications .................................................................... 15
Table 2 GSM LiteCell Electrical Specifications ........................................................................ 17
Table 3 GSM LiteCell Environmental Specifications ............................................................... 17
Table 4 GSM LiteCell RF Specifications ................................................................................... 17
Table 5 GSM LiteCell Mounting Hardware ............................................................................. 18
Table 6 General GSM Antenna Specifications ........................................................................ 20
Table 7 Deployment Kit GSM Antennas.................................................................................. 20
Table 8 GSM Antenna Deployment Kit Hardware .................................................................. 21
Table 9 General GPS Antenna Specifications 1....................................................................... 22
Table 10 Deployment Kit GPS Antenna..................................................................................... 23
Table 11 Deployment Kit Power Supply Specifications ............................................................ 23
Table 12 Deployment Kit Power Supply Specifications ............................................................ 24

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1 Introduction
This document explains how to install the GSM LiteCell, an easy-to-deploy and low-power
consumption cellular base station.
1.1 Scope
This document covers installation requirements, site preparation, and physical equipment
installation. After completing these procedures, the base station equipment will be powered on
and ready for configuration.
1.2 Intended Audience
This document is intended for installation technicians. The reader should have a basic
understanding of electricity, telecommunications equipment, and RF technology.
1.3 Related Documents
The following documents are included in the GSM LiteCell documentation suite:
Nuran –Return of Merchandise Policy
Nuran –Limited Product Warranty_EN_FR-4-15
GSM LiteCell Deployment Kit

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1.4 Notices and Safety Warnings
Critical reader information is indicated throughout this document using specially formatted text
and/or icons.
NOTE: Notes contain information that may be of particular usefulness or direct the
reader's attention to issues that may cause difficulties if ignored.
CAUTION: A general caution is shown when there is risk of personal injury or
equipment damage from non-electrical hazards.
WARNING: An electrical warning is shown when there is risk of personal injury or
equipment damage from electrical hazards.
1.5 Safety Precautions
Always observe the following recommendations to ensure maximum safety:
The equipment is intended for installation in a restricted access location.
Do not install or operate the equipment without proper training. 󳮁
Do not operate the equipment without the specified antennas correctly installed.
Observe all local or national RF regulations with respect to operating RF equipment.
Do not stand in front of, or in close proximity to, the antennas when they are powered on.
Do not modify the equipment, integrate with non-approved devices, or operate in a non-
approved manner.
Always follow applicable electrical codes when installing the equipment.
Disconnect power from the equipment when it is not in use for an extended period of time.
CAUTION: Remove all protective foils and packaging material prior to usage.

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1.6 Tower Lightning Protection
WARNING: Outdoor towers are susceptible to damage caused by direct or nearby
lightning strikes. To reduce the risk of serious injury and equipment damage
caused by lightning strikes, the tower should be equipped with a lightning
protection system that is designed and installed by a qualified professional
installer and meets all applicable electrical codes.
A lightning rod should be installed on the tower above the
GSM antennas. The height must be at least twice the
distance that the antennas are mounted away from the
tower. In areas with a high frequency of lightning strikes, the
height should be increased up to 5 times this distance.
The lightning rod must be attached to a conductor cable or
grounding bus, which in turn is connected to a ground rod at
least 2.44 m (8 ft) long, 16 mm (6/8 in) in diameter, and
extends into the ground at least 0.92 m (3 ft) below any
adjacent structure.
Figure 1. Tower Lightning Protection

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1.7 Waterproofing Connectors
All outdoor coaxial and power connectors must be waterproofed using waterproof and UV-
resistant tape.
Figure 2. Waterproofing Connectors
To cover a connector:
1. Cut a suitable length of the waterproof tape from the roll.
2. Remove the backing.
3. Starting from 2.5 cm (1 in) before the connector, wrap the entire length while stretching
the tape material. When stretched, the tape will stick to itself and form a waterproof
seal around the connector.
4. Keep wrapping until you are 2–3 cm (0.75–1.25 in) past the connector.
5. Cover the waterproof tape with a piece of UV protection tape.
1.8 Drip Loops
Whenever a cable is connected to a device, is secured to the side of a
structure, or enters a building or enclosure, form a loop with the cable so
that water follows the cable and drips away from the device, structure, or
building.
Figure 3. Drip Loop