Solid HERCULES User manual

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HERCULES (Alliance 5W Remote Unit)
User Manual
SOLiD, Inc.
10,9th Floor, SOLiD Space220 Pangyoyeok-ro, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, Korea 393-400
Tel : [phone] Fax : [phone]

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REVISION HISTORY
Version Issue Date No. of Pages Initials Details of Revision Changes
V 1.0 September. 07, 2014 Original
Technical Support
SOLiD serial numbers must be available to authorize technical support and/or to establish a return
authorization for defective units. The serial numbers are located on the back of the unit, as well as on the
box in which they were delivered. Additional support information may be obtained by accessing the SOLiD
Tehcnology, Inc. website at www.solid.co.kr or send email at
[email protected]o.kr
This manual is produced by Global Business Division Business Team 1. Printed in Korea.

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Contents
Section1 Safety & Certification Notice .......................................................................5
Section2 Introduction...............................................................................................9
2.1 Purpose.........................................................................................................10
2.2 HERCULES ......................................................................................................11
Section3 Functional Description ..............................................................................12
3.1 General .........................................................................................................13
3.2 Component of HERCULES Remote Unit.............................................................14
3.3 Dimension .....................................................................................................16
Section4 System Installation ...................................................................................17
4.1 Remote Unit Installation .................................................................................19
4.1.1Remote Unit Enclosure installation ..................................................................19
4.1.2How to expand ADD ON ROU at the Remote Unit..............................................23
4.1.3Remote Unit Power Cabling.............................................................................25
4.1.4Remote Unit Ground cabling ...........................................................................26
4.1.5Optical Cabling...............................................................................................28
4.1.6Mounting of MRDU ........................................................................................30
Section5 System Specifications................................................................................35
5.1 Physical Specifications ....................................................................................36
5.2 RF performance..............................................................................................37
5.3 Certification...................................................................................................38

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Contents of Figure
Figure 3.1 – Remote Unit Block Diagram ............................................................13
Figure 3.2 – Inside of Remote Unit ....................................................................14
Figure 3.3 – Remote Unit Dimension .................................................................16
Figure 4.1 – Exterior of Remote Unit..................................................................19
Figure 4.2 – Dimension used to install REMOTE UNIT on the WALL........................20
Figure 4.3 – Procedures of installation ...............................................................21
Figure 4.5 – Connection diagram between Remote Unit and ADD ON ROU (DC type)
..............................................................................................................24
Figure 4.6 – Location of Ground Terminal ...........................................................26
Figure 4.7 – Information of Terminal..................................................................26
Figure 4.8 – How to install Ground Terminal .......................................................27
Figure 4.9 – Location of Optical Connector .........................................................28
Figure 4.10 – Information of Optical Connector ..................................................28
Figure 4.11 – How to install Optical Cabling ........................................................29
Figure 4.12 – Location of MRDU........................................................................30
Figure 4.13 – How to mount MRDU ...................................................................31
Figure 4.14 – How to mount FAN Unit................................................................32
Figure 4.15 – How to mount FAN Unit................................................................33

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Section1
Safety & Certification Notice

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“Only qualified personnel should handle the DAS equipment. Any person involved in
installation or service of the DAS should understand and follow these safety guidelines.”
- Obey all general and regional safety regulations relating to work on high voltage installations, as well as
regulations covering correct use of tools and personal protective equipment.
- The power supply unit in repeaters contains dangerous voltage level, which can cause electric shock.
Switch the mains off prior to any work in such a repeater. Any local regulations are to be followed when
servicing repeaters.
- To prevent electrical shock, switch the main power supply off prior to working with the DAS System or
Fiber BDA. Never install or use electrical equipment in a wet location or during a lightning storm.
- When working with units outdoors, make sure to securely fasten the door or cover in an open position
to prevent the door from slamming shut in windy conditions.
- Use this unit only for the purpose specified by the manufacturer. Do not modify or fit any spare parts
that are not sold or recommended by the manufacturer. This could cause fires, electric shock or other
injuries.
- Any DAS system or Fiber BDA will generate radio (RF) signals and continuously emit RF energy. Avoid
prolonged exposure to the antennas. SOLiD recommends maintaining a 300cm minimum clearance
from the antenna while the system is operating.
- Do not operate this unit on or close to flammable materials, as the unit may reach high temperatures
due to power dissipation.
- Do not use any solvents, chemicals, or cleaning solutions containing alcohol, ammonia, or abrasives on
the DAS equipment. Alcohol may be used to clean fiber optic cabling ends and connectors.
- Do not look into the ends of any optical fiber or directly into the optical transceiver of any digital unit.
Use an optical spectrum analyzer to verify active fibers. Place a protective cap over any radiating
transceiver or optical fiber connector to avoid the potential of radiation exposure.
- Allow sufficient fiber length to permit routing without severe bends.
- For pluggable equipment, make sure to install the socket outlet near the equipment so that it is easily
accessible.
- Certification
FCC: This equipment complies with the applicable sections of Title 47 CFR Parts 15,22,24 and 90
UL/CUL: This equipment complies with UL and CUL 1950-1 Standard for safety for information
technology equipment,including electrical business equipment
FDA/CDRH: This equipment uses a Class 1 LASER according to FDA/CDRH Rules.This product
conforms to all applicable standards of 21 CFR Chapter 1, Subchaper J, Part 1040

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- A readyily accessible disconnect device shall be incorporated external to the equipment.
- This power of this system shall be supplied through wiring installed in a normal building.
If powered directly from the mains distribution system, it shall be used additional protection, such as
overvoltage protection device
- Only 50 ohm rated antennas, cables and passive equipment shall be used with this remote. Any
equipment attached to this device not meeting this standard may cause degradation and unwanted
signals in the bi-directional system. All components connected to this device must operate in the
frequency range of this device.
- Only 50 ohm rated antennas, cables and passive components operating from 150 - 3 GHz shall be used
with this device.
- The head end unit must always be connected to the Base Station using a direct cabled connection. This
system has not been approved for use with a wireless connection via server antenna to the base station.
- Round terminals located on the side of a 1 mm2 (16 AWG) or more wires Using permanently
connected to earth.(green/yellow color)
- The following notice: "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 re-radiated 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."
-Part 27.50
Antennas must be installed in accordance with FCC 27.50 and SRSP 518. With 17dBi gain antennas
the height of the antenna above average terrain (HAAT) must not exceed 737m. For different gain
antennas refer to the relevant rules.
- Prior to equipment use the service must be registered with the FCC. This can be done through the FCC’s
website at https://signalboosters.fcc.gov/signal-boosters/.
- Access can only be gained by SERVICE PERSONS or by USERS who have been instructed about the
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- Access is through the use of a TOOL or lock and key, or other means of security, and is on trolled by the
authority responsible for the location.
- Maximum antenna gain for downlink antenna after accounting for any cable losses should be less than
2 dBi.
- Notice! Be careful not to touch the Heat-sink part due to high temperature.
-Use of unauthorized antennas, cables, and/or coupling devices not conforming with ERP/EIRP and/or
indoor-only restrictions is prohibited.
-
-Home/ personal use are prohibited.
- Signal booster warning label message
CAUTION
DOUBLE POLE/NEUTRAL FUSING

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Section2
Introduction
2.1 Purpose
2.2 HERCULES

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2.1 Purpose
HERCULES is a coverage system for in-building services delivering voice and data in high quality and for
seamlessly.
As a distributed antenna system, it provides analog and digital phone systems that are served in multiple
bands through one antenna.
The system covers general public institutions and private facilities.
Shopping malls
Hotels
Campus areas
Airports
Clinics
Subways
Multi-use stadiums, convention centers, etc.
The system helps improve in-building radio environments in poor condition and make better poor RSSI
and Ec/Io. By providing communication services at every corner of buildings, the system enables users to
make a call at any site of buildings.
The system uses both analog (AMPS) and digital (TDMA, CDMA and WCDMA) methods.
The HERCULES system supports communication standards and public interface protocols in worldwide
use.
Frequencies: 700MHz , 700MHz_MIMO , 850MHz , 1900MHz , 2100MHz , 2100MHz_MIMO etc.
Voice protocols: AMPS,TDMA, CDMA,GSM,IDEN, etc.
Data protocols: EDGE,GPRS,WCDMA,CDMA2000,Paging, LTE etc.
HERCULES is in modular structure per frequency. To provide desired frequency in a building, all you need
to do is to insert a corresponding frequency module into each unit. As it delivers multiple signals with one
optical cable, the system, in one-body type, does not require additional facilities whenever new frequency
is added.
The system is featured with the following:
Flexibility & Scalability
Support fiber-optic ports up to 60
Clustering multiple-buildings (campus) as one coverage
Modular structures
Modular frequency upgrade
Plug-in type module
Multi-Band, Multi Operator

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Signals with a plurality of service provider transmit simultaneously
Support multi-operator in a band
Low OPEX / CAPEX
Compact design
Upgradable design
Easy installation and maintenance
2.2 HERCULES
Hercules is one of series of Alliance DAS and has 5W composite output power every band.
RDU that is integrated on package with Duplexer, Power amplifier and RF unit can be mounted up to 6 in
the enclosure.
Hercules transports signals that multiple operators and multiple technologies are moved at a same time
from Base station to a remote location over the same fiber.
It is available in single and multi-band configuration supporting 700M, 700M MIMO , 850M , 800I , 900I ,
700P , 800P , 1700/2100M, 1700/2100MHz MIMO , 1900M in parallel.
It has been specifically tested under a various air interfaces such as iDEN, GSM, CDMA2000, EV-DO,
WCDMA, LTE , ect.
Furthermore, there is reserved RDU slot to support 2500LTE in the future
And RDU slot is also possible to replace the desired frequency Band.

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Section3
Functional Description
3.1 General
3.2 Compoent of HERCULES Remote Unit
3.3 Dimension

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3.1 General
The following figure shows the block diagram of HERCULES Remote Unit.
Figure 3.1 – Remote Unit Block Diagram
There are many components;
R-Optic : Remote Optical Unit
RCPU : Remote Central Processor Unit
RPSU(AC) : Remote AC Power Supply Unit(When using the AC input power)
RPSU(DC) : Remote DC Power Supply Unit(When using the DC input power)
RDU1-6 : Remote Drive Unit
CU1 : Combining Unit
CU2 : Combining Unit

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3.2 Component of HERCULES Remote Unit
The following figure shows internal configuration of Remoe Unit with fully RF equipped.
Figure 3.2 – Inside of Remote Unit
Remote Unit receives TX optical signals from Head-End and converts them into RF signals. The converted
RF signals are amplified through High Power Amp in a corresponding RDU, combined with Multiplexer
module and then radiated to the antenna port.
When receiving RX signals through the antenna port, this unit filters out-of-band signals in a
corresponding RDU and sends the results to Remote Optic Module to make electronic-optical conversion
of them. After converted, the signals are sent to a upper device of ODU. ROU can be equipped with up to
six RDUs (Remote Drive Unit)

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The following table describes components on Remote Unit
Unit
Description
RDU+BPF x6
Remote Drive Unit
Filter and amplify TX signals
Filter and amplify RX signals
Remove other signals through BPF
RPSU(AC)
Remote AC Power Supply Unit
Input power: 120 VAC +/- 10%
Output power: +29 VDC
RPSU(DC)
Remote DC Power Supply Unit
Input power: -48 VDC +/- 10%
Output power: +29 VDC
R-OPTIC
Remote Optic
Make RF conversion of TX optical signals;
Convert RX RF signals into optical signals; Compensates optical loss
Communicates with BIU/OEU though the FSK modem
5dBo optical link between ODU(OM4) and ROU
10dBo optical link between ODU(OM1) and ROU
Fiber Connector: SC/APC Connector
Fiber Type: Single Mode Fiber
Optical Wavelength: 1310/1550 WDM
RCPU
Remote Central Processor Unit
Controls signal of each unit
Monitors BIU/ODU/OEU through FSK communication
CU1(Multiplexer)
CU1
Combine TX signals from 5 RDUs; Distribute RX signals to 5 RDUs
Furthermore, there is reserved RDU slot to support 2600LTE
Enable you to use a single antenna port
CU2(Multiplexer)
CU2
Combine TX signals from 2 RDUs; Distribute RX signals to 2 RDUs
Enable you to use a single antenna port
ROU Enclosure
Enclosure to satisfy IP66
Vertical Mount
Wall Mount
Input SIU
Input System Interface Unit
Distributes power and signals to each module
Output SIU
Output System Interface Unit
Interfacing with multiplexer

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3.3 Dimension
Figure 3.3 – Remote Unit Dimension
ITEM
SPECIFICATION
REMARK
Size(Width, Height, Depth)
320 x 1165 x 260mm
Including Bracket
Weight
62kg / 137lb
Fully loaded
Power Consumption
510W
Fully loaded
Operating Temperature
-25 to +55°C / -13 to 131°F
Ambient Temperature
Operating Humidity
0 to 90%, non-condensing

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Section4 System
Installation
5.1 Remote Unit Installation
This chapter describes how to install each unit and optical cables, along with power cabling method. In
detail, the chapter describes how to install shelves or enclosures of each unit, Power Cabling method and
Optic Cabling and RF Interface.
The needed accessories and tools are list up in the below table.
Steps for
installation
Accessories Included Tool Remark
Remote
Enclosure
Installation
M12 Bolt (4EA) X Spanner(19mm) -
Power
Connection_AC
AC 120V power cable (1EA)
[2 meter, with MIL-5015 type Connector (MS-
3106A- 18-10S) at one end, AC Plug at another
end]
○- -
Power
Connection_DC
DC -48V power cable (1EA)
[2 meter, with MIL-5015 type Connector (MS-
3106A- 18-10S) at one end, 4.5 ø square lugs at
another end]
○- -
Optical
Connection
Optical Cable Assembly Connector (1EA)
[SOLI-FIBER-ASS’Y, by LTW]
○-
For more
details,

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OPTIC SC/APC Cable (1EA) X -
refer to
4.1.5
Ground
Connection
M6 Screw (1EA) ○No.2 Screw driver (+)
For more
details,
refer to
4.1.4
Lug (1EA) ○
Crimping Tool
Max. AWG #6 Cable X
Antennal
Connection
RF Cable (1 or 2EA) X Spanner (33mm)
2 EA is
required
in case of
MIMO.
MRDU
Installation
- - No.1 Screw driver (+)
For more
details,
refer to
4.1.6
Connection
with ADD ON
ROU
AC power cable (1 EA)
[1.5 meter, with MIL-5015 type Connector
(MS-3106A-16-10S) and Circular Connector
(C016_20H003_100_12, by LTW)]
○- -
Data Interface cable (1 EA)
[1.5 meter, with MIL-5015 type Connector
(MS-3106A-14S-5S) at both ends]
○- -
RF interface cable (2EA)
[1.5 meter, with N
male connector at both
ends]
○- -
FAN Unit
(Option)
Inner Fan Cable ○Spanner (10mm)-
For more
details,
refer to
4.1.7
Fan Unit ○-
M6 Screw (1EA) X No.2 Screw driver (+)

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4.1 Remote Unit Installation
4.1.1 Remote Unit Enclosure installation
Remote Unit is designed to be water- and dirt-proof. The unit has the structure of one-Body enclosure. It
satisfies water-proof and quake-proof standards equivalent of NEMA4(IP66). Basically Remote Unit is
attached with wall mountable bracket. Remote Unit can be mounted into either of wall or on a pole.
Figure 4.1 – Exterior of Remote Unit

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Figure 4.2 – Dimension used to install REMOTE UNIT on the WALL