Vecima VistaMax OBR3500 Operating instructions
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION GUIDE
VistaMax OBR3500
Base Station Transceiver
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Before installing and operating this equipment, read all safety, installation and operating
sections. Retain this manual for future reference.
Follow all instructions - Failure to do so may result in damage to the unit or severe personal
injury.
Servicing should not be attempted by the user. There are no user serviceable parts inside.
Refer all servicing to factory qualified personnel.
Shock Hazard - An electrical shock hazard exists when the chassis cover is removed as is
required to set internal controls. Always disconnect power from the unit before removing the
cover.
Cleaning - Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
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LES PRÉCAUTIONS DE SÉCURITÉ
Avant d'installer ou de faire fonctionner cet équipement, lire toutes les sections sur la sécurité,
l'installation et l’utilisation. Conserver ce manuel pour consultation future.
Suivre toutes les instructions, sinon vous risquez d'endommager l’appareil ou de vous blesser
gravement.
L’utilisateur ne doit pas essayer de faire l’entretien. Il n’y a pas de pièces utilisables par
l’utilisateur à l’intérieur. S’adresser au personnel compétent de l’usine pour tout entretien.
Risque de choc - Il y a un risque de décharge électrique quand le couvercle du bâti est enlevé
pour régler les contrôles internes. Toujours couper le courant arrivant à l’appareil avant
d’enlever le couvercle.
Ne pas utiliser de nettoyants en aérosol ou liquides. Utiliser un linge humide pour nettoyer
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IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION
To comply with RF exposure requirements, the integrated antenna or any external
antenna which is connected to an OBR3500 requires a minimum distance of 1.5 meters
between it and all persons.
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Table of Contents
1.0 Introduction......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.1 Product Overview................................................................................................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 OBR3500 Features & Benefits .......................................................................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.3 Specifications........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 1-2
2.0 Installation........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.0 Unpacking the Unit ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 2-1
2.1 Mounting the OBR3500......................................................................................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Water Proofing and Strain Relief................................................................................................................................................................... 2-6
2.2.1 Water Proof the Connection................................................................................................................................................................. 2-6
2.2.2 Add a Strain Relief Loop......................................................................................................................................................................... 2-7
2.3 Installing the Grounding Apparatus............................................................................................................................................................. 2-8
2.3.1 Lightning Protection................................................................................................................................................................................. 2-8
2.3.3 Power Surge Protection......................................................................................................................................................................... 2-10
2.3.4 Grounding the Base Station ................................................................................................................................................................. 2-11
3.0 Web Based Interface..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3-1
3.1 OBR3500 Base Station Interface ................................................................................................................................................................... 3-1
3.2 OBR3500 Base Station Logs............................................................................................................................................................................. 3-4
3.3 Base Station Upgrade .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 3-5
3.4 Service Flow.............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 3-6
3.5 SNMP Configuration ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 3-8
3.6 Subscriber Station Modulation Table......................................................................................................................................................... 3-9
3.7 Base Station Status ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 3-10
4.0 Base Station Configuration........................................................................................................................................................................................ 4-1
4.1 Network Configuration........................................................................................................................................................................................ 4-1
4.2 Changing the Base Station’s IP Address.................................................................................................................................................. 4-5
4.3 Adding a Virtual IP Address.............................................................................................................................................................................. 4-8
4.4 Upgrading the Base Station.............................................................................................................................................................................. 4-10
5.0 Warranty and Service Policies................................................................................................................................................................................ 5-1
5.1 Warranty Statement .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 5-1
5.2 Service Policies: How to Return an Item for Service......................................................................................................................... 5-1
5.3 Repair Charges and Warranty Exemptions.............................................................................................................................................. 5-2
A1 — Molex® Backshell Installation ........................................................................................................................................................................ A-1
A1.1 Molex® Backshell Components................................................................................................................................................................ A-2
A1.2 Initial Placement of the Backshell............................................................................................................................................................ A-3
A1.3 Attaching the RJ45 Connector...................................................................................................................................................................... A-4
A1.4 Completing the Backshell Installation.................................................................................................................................................... A-7
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1.0 Introduction
1.1 Product Overview
The VistaMAX OBR3500 is a WiMAX / IEEE 802.16-2004 outdoor base station. The OBR3500 is contained in a
weatherproof, sealed housing with integrated 60, 90 or 120 degree antennas to offer a single box solution for WiMAX
applications in the 3300 to 3800 MHz band. External antennas can be accommodated with an optional N female
connector. The OBR3500 offers a direct bridged 100BaseT Ethernet connection to the base station network. The only
equipment inside the base station premises is an Ethernet switch with Power over Ethernet capability (Vecima Networks
WES800) to supply power and provide Ethernet connectivity to the OBR3500.
1.2 OBR3500 Features & Benefits
• 802.16-2004 OFDM Compliant PHY & MAC — standards based radio.
• Software selectable channel bandwidths of 1.75, 3.5 and 7 MHz — support high data rate and penetration with no
hardware changes.
• Time Division Duplexing (TDD) — maximum spectrum efficiency and lowest cost.
• Fast adaptive modulation — maximizes range and capacity.
• Power over Ethernet — convenient single cable connection.
• Integrated GPS timing — automatic base station synchronization.
• Integrated multi-strike lightning protection — reduced downtime and maintenance costs.
• Several management/monitoring interfaces — flexible operation and control.
• SNMP (WiMAX Forum MIBs + Vecima extensions)
• Built-in HTTPS web server
• Syslog
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1.3 Specifications
RF
Network
Operation Parameters
Item Specification
RF Frequency 3300 to 3400 MHz (M1 Version)
3400 to 3650 MHz (M2 Version)
3600 to 3800 MHz (M3 Version)
RF Frequency Step Size 250 kHz
Duplexing Mode TDD
Channel Bandwidth 1.75, 3.5, 7 MHz (software selectable)
Modulation Types IEEE 802.16-2004, OFDM256, burst by burst adaptive
BPSK-1/2
QPSK-1/2, QPSK-3/4
16QAM-1/2, 16QAM-3/4
64QAM-2/3, 64QAM-3/4
Maximum Rated Power +46 dBm EIRP (60 deg integrated antenna)
+44 dBm EIRP (90 deg integrated antenna)
+43 dBm EIRP (120 deg integrated antenna)
+28 dBm at external antenna connector (optional)
Output Power +28 dBm
Output Power Control Range 10 dB
Spectral Mask Compliance Industry Canada RSS-192
ETSI EN 301 021 v1.6.1
Minimum Sensitivity -97 dBm for 1.75 MHz channel
-94 dBm for 3.5 MHz channel
-91 dBm for 7 MHz channel
Integrated Antenna Options 17 dBi, 60 deg
15 dBi, 90 deg
14 dBi, 120 deg
Item Specification
LAN Interface 10/100BaseT 802.3 Ethernet
Management/Monitoring Interfaces SNMP (WiMAX Forum MIBs + Vecima extensions)
Built-in HTTPS web server
Syslog
Item Specification
EMC/EMI ETSI EN 301 489-1
Lightning Protection Multi-strike built in
Power Supply 56 VDC Power over Ethernet
Power Consumption 45W maximum
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Mechanical
Item Specification
Operating Temperature -45°C to +55°C
Physical 20" x 8" x 5" (50.8cm x 20cm x 12.7cm) maximum
Mounting Pole mount (2.5" to 4.5" diameter pole)
Weight 20 lbs. (9 kg) maximum
Weatherproofing NEMA 4X/IP66
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2.0 Installation
2.0 Unpacking the Unit
Carefully remove the equipment form the packing material and set it on a solid surface, such as a table or desk. If it
appears damaged in any way, notify the carrier and keep all packing materials for inspection by the carrier’s agent.
2.1 Mounting the OBR3500
The following hardware is included in the box for mounting the OBR3500 to the pole:
The Chassis Bracket and Elevation Adjustment Bracket come pre-installed on the OBR3500 chassis.
Figure 2-1 OBR3500 Pole Mounting Hardware
• Qty. 1 x Chassis Bracket • Qty. 4 x Split Lock Washer
• Qty. 1 x Elevation Adjustment Bracket • Qty. 4 x Bolts
• Qty. 1 x Pole Catch Bracket • Qty. 4 x Flat Washer
• Qty. 4 x 6 inch Carriage Bolts • Qty. 4 x Nylon Washer
• Qty. 8 x Nuts
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Figure 2-2 & 2-3 describe the steps necessary to prepare the OBR3500 for pole mounting.
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After preparing the OBR3500 for pole mounting, hold the OBR3500 against the pole at the desired height then place the
Pole Catch Bracket onto the opposite side as shown in Figure 2-3. Fasten a lock washer and nut onto all four carriage
bolts and tighten until the OBR3500 is suitably secured in place.
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Once the OBR3500 is mounted to the pole, the Elevation Angle may be adjusted as necessary and the unit may be
connected to the network via a CAT5E cable with a standard RJ45 connector on one end and a special Molex®
backshell with RJ45 connector on the other end — See “2.2 Water Proofing and Strain Relief" for adding strain relief
and water proofing the network connection.
NOTE
If not using a pre-made cable assembly (such as a CAT5CABLE/OD/25, CAT5CABLE/OD/50,
CAT5CABLE/OD/75 or CAT5CABLE/OD/10 from Vecima Networks), then a cable assembly will have to
made using the Molex® backshell included with the OBR3500. Please see Appendix 1 for details on how
to install the Molex® backshell.
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2.2 Water Proofing and Strain Relief
2.2.1 Water Proof the Connection
This will provide moisture protection and keep the connections tight. Vecima Networks has provided a 6-inch length of
rubber self-amalgamating sealing tape to use on the OBR3500 network connection. To water proof the network
connection follow these steps:
Step 1 Use a 6" section of rubber sealing tape. Starting at the OBR3500 end, stretch the tape and wrap it around
the connector as close as possible to the body of the OBR3500. Overlap the tape by approximately one-
half of its width so that it can form a seal with itself. Extend the wrapping to approximately one-inch past the
end of the connector.
Figure 2-6 Apply Rubber Sealing Tape
Step 2 Cover the sealing tape with electrical tape (not provided). Start approximately one inch further down the
cable, and stretch the tape, overlapping by one-half. Wrap to the OBR3500 end, then without breaking the
tape, wrap back down to the cable end.
Figure 2-7 Apply Electrical Tape
Step 3 When done, the connection should be tightly wrapped with tape, with a good seal to the cable.
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2.2.2 Add a Strain Relief Loop
Vecima Networks strongly recommends adding a 6 to 8 inch loop for strain relief as shown in Figure 2-5. This will
minimize strain to the connector resulting from changing environmental conditions.
Figure 2-9 Adding a Strain Relief Loop
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2.3 Installing the Grounding Apparatus
Install the grounding apparatus to protect the OBR3500 from lightning strikes and power surges. Ground the base
station to the earth ground to protect from lightning strikes. Use the surge suppressor is to shunt to ground any over-
voltage [>60 V] transients that may be induced on the CAT5E cablefeed via lightning or other high voltages.
2.3.1 Lightning Protection
The OBR3500 has a built in lightning surge suppression mechanism to protect it against damage from lightning strikes.
Assembling the OBR3500 Base Station Grounding
Attach the earth ground to the grounding lug located on the base station.
Provided parts:
• 1 x 5/8 inch washer
• 1 x 1/4 inch grounding lug
Required parts:
• 1 x #6 AWG grounding wire assembly of sufficient length to connect the OBR to the tower’s earth gound bus
• 1 Size 11 Wrench (11mm or 7/16 inch)
To assemble and attach the ground lug:
1. Locate the grounding point on the OBR3500. This is at the bottom of the OBR, to the right of the Vecima sticker.
2. On the grounding lug, assemble the grounding combination in the following order:
Lug > Washer > Grounding Assembly > Washer.
3. Screw the combination into the OBR at the grounding point.
4. Attach the assembly to the lightning grid or the antenna.
Figure 2-10 Assembled Ground Lug
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Grounding the Base Station
Vecima Networks requires that the OBR3500 be connected to the tower grounding system as shown in Figure 2-11.
Figure 2-11 Grounding the OBR3500
CAUTION
Vecima Networks requires that the CAT5E cable to the OBR3500 is connected to a
lightning surge protector at the entrance to the building, prior to connection to the
WES800 Ethernet Switch as shown in Figure 2-13.
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2.3.3 Power Surge Protection
Use the surge suppressor to protect your equipment and secure your data from power surges.
To connect the Cablefeed Shield to the Surge Suppressor Ground Lug
1. Remove the suppressor unit cover.
2. Thread the Ethernet cable through the right side opening to the suppressor.
3. Measure five (5) inches from the end of the cable that you threaded through the right side opening.
4. Lightly score the cable at the five inch mark.
5. Carefully slice the edge of the insulation.
Note: Do NOT cut the metal shield that surrounds the wires.
6. Slowly snip or slice the insulation down to the five (5) inch scoring.
7. Remove the insulation from the cable.
8. Gently twist the metal shield to form metal ground strip.
9. Make a straight-through cable with the wires.
Remember: be careful not to damage the metal ground strip.
10. Undo the grounding bolt on the right side of the suppressor.
11. Wrap the grounding strip onto the grounding bolt.
12. Screw the grounding bolt back into the side of the suppressor.
13. Thread the cable that connects to the Power over Ethernet through the left opening on the suppressor.
14. Strip the wires and make it a straight-through cable.
15. Connect the cables to their perspective ports.
16. Replace the cover of the suppressor.
17. Finish connecting the network. See “2.3.4 Grounding the Base Station”
Figure 2-12 Assembled Surge Suppressor
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