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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