044-05288 RET System Installation and Service Manual Rev E

Antenna Solutions
Power wave
RET System
INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL
044-05288 Rev. E
October 2011

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For PERMANENTLY CONNECTED EQUIPMENT, a readily accessible disconnect device shall be incorporated in the
building installation wiring
Read this manual carefully before installing the Powerwave Technologies, Inc. RET System equipment and follow any
and all instructions set forth herein. Non-compliance with, or non-observance of the instructions in this manual may
cause personal injury or damage to property and may be illegal. Powerwave Technologies, Inc.and its subsidiaries dis-
claim any and all liability in case of non-compliance with, or non observance of the instructions in this manual.
This Powerwave Technologies, Inc. product is designed to operate within the Normal Operating (typical operating)
ranges specified in this document. Operation of this equipment beyond the specified ranges in this document may
cause (1) spurious emissions that violate regulatory requirments; (2) the equipment to be automatically removed from
the service when maximum thresholds are exceeded; or (3) the equipment to not perform in accordance with its speci-
fications. It is the Operators responsibility to ensure this equipment is properly installed and operated within Power-
wave Technologies, Inc. operating specifications to obtain proper performance from teh equipment and to comply with
regulatory requirements.
Powerwave Technologies, Inc. reserves the right to make changes to the documentation and equipment, including but
not limited to component substitution and circuitry changes. Changes that impact this manual may subsequently be
incorporated in a later revision of this manual. This document is subject to revision without notice. Powerwave Technol-
ogies, Inc. has no liability for typing errors in this document or damages of any kind that result from the use of this doc-
ument.
Remote Electrical Tilt (RET) Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
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Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes are found throughout this manual where applicable. The associated
icons are used to quickly identify a potential condition that could result in the consequences described
below if precautions are not taken. Notes clarify and provide additional information to assist the user.
WARNING: This symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury.
Before you work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical and RF
circuitry and be familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents.
CAUTION: This symbol means reader be careful. In this situation, the user might do
something that could result in equipment damage or loss of data.
NOTE This symbol means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to
material not covered in the document. Procedures are not contained in notes.
Revision Record Remote Electrical Tilt (RET)
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Revision Record
Revision Letter Date of Change Reason for Change
R1A February 2005 Original Issue
R1B May 2005 New software version R2E
R1C July 2005 New software version R5A
D March 2006 New document layout
A Nov 2007 Manual updated for new software version R7A, reformatted and
document number changed from 7005.00 to 044-05288.
B Aug 2008 Added iRET and MCU R9F firmware
C April 2009 Added procedures for setting the electrical tilt of a RET or iRET unit with
MCU, page 3-46
D June 2011 Combined iRET Installation procedure
E October 2011 Added the following:
More detail on MCUs, pg 1-3.
Photos of eRET units, pg 1-4.
iciloc detail, Fig 3-3, pg 3-4.
RET system cable detail, Fig 3-4, pg 3-5.
Reorganized antenna installation section and added photos
of eRETs and iRETs , pages 3-7 through 3-15.
Added detail on iRETs, pg 3-16 and 3-17.
Updated screen shot, fig. 4-3, pg 4-4.
Updated specifications in tables 6-8, 6-12, added tables 6-9
and 6-10.
Incorporated appendix B into chapter 3.
Remote Electrical Tilt (RET) Abbreviations
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Abbreviations
AISG Antenna Interface Standards Group
ALD Antenna Line Device
ANT Antenna
AWG American Wire Gauge
BTS Base Transceiver Station
CILOC Current Injector and Layer One Converter
CIN Current Injector
DB Dual-Band
DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
DNS Domain Name System
eRET external Remote Electrical Tilt
FTP File Transfer Protocol
GSM Global System for Mobile communication
HB High Band
HTTP Hypertext Transfer Protocol
HW Hardware
ICILOC Intelligent Current Injector Layer One Converter
ID Indoor
iRET integrated Remote Electrical Tilt
IP Internet Protocol
LAN Local Area Network
LB Low Band
LED Light-Emitting Diode
LOC MCU Layer One Converter Master Control Unit
MCU Master Control Unit
MET Mechanical Electrical Tilt
MIB Management Information Base
N/A Not Applicable
NC Normally Closed
NO Normally Open
NTP Network Time Protocol
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NWM NetWay Manager
OD Outdoor
OMC Operation & Maintenance Centre
PPP Point-to-Point Protocol
RAM Random Access Memory
RET Remote Electrical Tilt
SB Single-Band
SMA Sub-Miniature version A
SMB Sub-Miniature version B
SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol
SPDT Single Pole, Double Throw
SSH Secure (Socket) Shell
SSL Secure Sockets Layer
STP Shielded Twisted Pair
SW Software
TB Triple-Band
TCP Transmission Control Protocol
TMA Tower Mounted Amplifier
UDP User Datagram Protocol
UMTS Universal Mobile Telecommunications Service
URL Uniform Resource Locator
UTC Coordinated Universal Time
VG Variable Gain
Rermote Electrical Tilt (RET) Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 -
Product Description
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
Scope of Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
Typing Conventions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
MCU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
RET Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4
eRET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4
iRET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5
TMAs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5
CILOCs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6
ICILOCs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6
CINs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6
Lightning Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-7
Software and Data Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-7
System Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-8
Chapter 2 -
Controls, Indicators, and Connections
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
MCU / LOC MCU. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
MCU Reset Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
LOC MCU Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
DC Power Supply Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
RET Modules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
TMAs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
Chapter 3 -
Installation
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
Site Survey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
Unpacking and Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
Required Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
Installation Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2
Separate Cable Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2
RF Feeder Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3
I-CILOC Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4
Cable Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5
RET System Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5
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Dimensioning RET System Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6
Cable Reliefs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6
Connector Vulcanization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6
Antenna Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-7
Setting the Electrical Tilt of a MET Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-7
eRET Tilt Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-8
Setting Manual Electrical Tilt on an iRET Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-8
RET Unit Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-10
eRET. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-10
Small Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-10
Large Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-14
iRET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-17
MCU Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-18
TMA Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-19
CILOC and RET System Cable Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-19
Separate RET System Cable Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-19
Basic RF Feeder Cable Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-21
RF Feeder Cable Installation with TMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-24
Lightning Protection Module Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-28
Alarm (IN) and Control (OUT) Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-29
Alarm (IN) Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-29
Alarm Port Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-29
Control (OUT) Port Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-30
Relay Port Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-30
Preparing the Power Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-31
Chapter 4 -
Configuration
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
Initial Start-up Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
Establishing a Local Management Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
Windows 2000 Configuration for Dynamic IP Addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
Windows XP Configuration for Dynamic IP Addresses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
Connecting the PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2
Accessing the Webpages of the MCU. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2
Access Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2
MCU Login . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3
Configuring Management Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4
Workflow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4
Setting up IP Addresses on the MCU Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5
Static IP Addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5
Dynamic IP Address on the Site LAN Port of the MCU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6
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Configuring the DHCP server in the MCU. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-7
Setting Up IP Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-8
Restarting the MCU. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-9
Connecting the MCU to the Site LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-9
Setting up SNMP Traps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-9
Configuring and Calibrating the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-10
Workflow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-10
Entering MCU Identification Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-11
Configuring Device Scan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-11
Switching between AISGV1.1 and AISGV2.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-13
Uploading Antenna Configuration Files to RET Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-14
Entering RET Installation and Configuration Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-15
Calibrating eRET and iRET Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-19
Device Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-20
Scanning for New ALDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-20
Setting the Electrical Tilt of a eRET or iRET Unit with MCU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-22
MCU/Antenna Tilt Settings and XML File Generation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-24
Generate and Upload the XML FIle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-25
Setting the Gain of an AISG TMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-26
Downloading and Installing Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-27
FTP Server Setup and MCU Software Updating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-28
Installing the FTP server. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-28
Configuring the FTP server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-28
Updating the MCU Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-28
Downloading and Installing MCU Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-29
Downloading and Installing ALD Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-32
Restarting the MCU. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-33
Network Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-34
Configuring IP Addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-34
Configuring IP Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-36
Configuring IP Forwarding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-37
Configuring SNMP Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-37
Configuring NTP Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-38
Contacting Powerwave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-38
Chapter 5 -
Maintenance
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1
Periodic Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1
MCU Reset Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2
Alarm handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-3
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Viewing active alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-4
Configuring Alarms and Control (OUT) Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-4
Configuring Triggers for Alarm (IN) Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-7
Monitoring the Status of the RET System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-8
Reporting problems and getting technical support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-9
Field Replaceable Units. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-9
RET. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-10
iRET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-10
MCU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-11
CILOC/I-CILOC/CIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-11
TMA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-11
Return For Service Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-11
Obtaining An RMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-11
Repackaging For Shipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-11
Contacting Powerwave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-12
Chapter 6 -
Specifications
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1
Other Specifications: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-8
RET System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-9
Antenna Tilt Configuration Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-9
Appendix A -
Software License Information
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List of Figures
1-1 System overview ............................................................................................................................1-2
1-2 Standard MCU ...............................................................................................................................1-3
1-3 LOC MCU .......................................................................................................................................1-3
1-4 RET modules (large and small) ......................................................................................................1-4
1-5 Dual Band Antenna with Two iRET Units .......................................................................................1-5
1-6 TMA ................................................................................................................................................1-5
1-7 CILOC ............................................................................................................................................1-6
1-8 ICILOC ...........................................................................................................................................1-6
1-9 Current Injector (CIN) .....................................................................................................................1-6
1-10 Lightning protection ........................................................................................................................1-7
1-11 Management protocol hierarchy .....................................................................................................1-8
2-1 MCU ...............................................................................................................................................2-1
2-2 LOC MCU .......................................................................................................................................2-1
3-1 Separate RET System Cable Configuration ...................................................................................3-2
3-2 RF Feeder Configurations Installation Options ..............................................................................3-3
3-3 I-CILOC Installation ........................................................................................................................3-4
3-4 RET System Cable Connectors .....................................................................................................3-5
3-5 Cable Relief ....................................................................................................................................3-6
3-6 Mounting the MCU in a 19" rack ..................................................................................................3-18
3-7 Lightning Protection Module Installation ......................................................................................3-28
3-8 Grounding Cable Connection .......................................................................................................3-29
3-9 Alarm Sensing Port (IN) ...............................................................................................................3-29
3-10 Relay Ports (OUT) ........................................................................................................................3-30
3-11 MCU Alternative Power Inputs .....................................................................................................3-31
4-1 MCU Login Window .......................................................................................................................4-3
4-2 User Name Pop-up Window ...........................................................................................................4-3
4-3 MCU Main Web Page ....................................................................................................................4-4
4-4 ALD SW Download Screen ..........................................................................................................4-13
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List of Tables
2-1 MCU LED Indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
3-1 Required Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
3-2 8-Pin Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5
4-1 Default Access Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2
5-1 Recommended Periodic Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1
5-2 Alarm List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1
5-3 Alarm Severity Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-3
5-4 Alarm Status LED Behavior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-3
5-5 eRET Replacement Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-10
5-6 iRET Replacement Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-10
5-7 MCU Replacement Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-11
5-8 CILOC/I-CILOC/CIN Replacement Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-11
6-1 MCU Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1
6-2 RET Unit Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2
6-3 TMA Unit Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-4
6-4 CILOC Unit Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-5
6-5 I-CILOC Unit Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-6
6-6 CIN Unit Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7
6-7 Other Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-8
6-8 eRET Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-9
6-9 Antenna Tilt Configuration Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-9
6-10RET Model Comparison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-10
6-11iRET Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-10
6-12RET System Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-11
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Chapter 1
Product Description
Introduction
This manual contains information and procedures for installation, operation, and maintenance of the
Powerwave Remote Electrical Tilt (RET), addressing both External RET (eRET) and integrated Remote
Electrical Tilt (iRET) systems.
Scope of Manual
This manual is intended for use by service technicians familiar with similar types of equipment. It contains
service information required for the equipment described and is current as of the printing date. Changes which
occur after the printing date may be incorporated by a complete manual revision or alternately as additions.
The manual is organized into the following chapters:
Chapter 1 - Product Description
Chapter 2 - Controls, Connections, and Indicators
Chapter 3 - Installation
Chapter 4 - Maintenance
Chapter 5 - Specifications
Typing Conventions
The following typing conventions are used throughout this manual:
Select Select prompts you to perform a selection on the screen by clicking on an
active object or check box.
Enter Enter prompts you to type text using the keyboard.
Press Press prompts you to press a button on the keyboard.
Clear Clear prompts you to click in a check box on the screen to de-activate an
option.
Devices List Text in bold shows you that the text represents a button, list, field or screen in
the software.
Response Text in this font indicates text displayed in response to an executed
command.
Overview Remote Electrical Tilt (RET)
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Overview
The development of UMTS has increased the need for dynamic networks that can be configured by remote
real-time access. Remote-controlled electrical downtilt (RET) has become one of the most important features
of such networks, providing several benefits including:
easy configuration/tuning of new equipment.
power control and cell breathing through variation of antenna coverage footprints.
fine tuning of soft handover situations during running operation.
real-time adaptation to changes in capacity need, for example during rush hours.
remote re-configuration when changing network plans or expanding existing networks.
The Powerwave RET System is designed to meet the high requirements for reliability, flexibility and efficiency
needed for remote control of mast-mounted telecommunication equipment. The system consists of a Master
Control Unit (MCU), and one or more Antenna Line Devices (ALDs).
MCU
The Master Control Unit (MCU) controls the Antenna Line Devices (ALDs) and supplies DC power to them on
a common bus. ALDs are connected to the MCU either by using the existing RF feeders in your system, or by
using a separate cable.
Powerwave offers a complete range of MCUs, RET units, TMAs, and supplementary equipment, all parts of
which are compatible with the requirements of the AISG specification.
The MCU monitors system status, and receives commands and configuration instructions from a Network
Operations Center (NOC). You can access an MCU through a site LAN by using a web browser, through an
SNMP agent by using the Powerwave NetWay Manager (NWM), through a standard Telnet client, or by using
a text terminal. The MCU acts as the primary station, controlling data signalling as well as ongoing activities.
The ALDs act as secondary stations reporting data and carrying out instructions received from the MCU.
Figure 1-1 System overview
RET system component part numbers and descriptions are listed in Chapter 5.
Remote Management
Local Management
Data Communications
Network
LAN
HTTP
SNMP
Telnet
Web browser
NetWay Manager
Text Terminal
Web browser
NetWay Manager
Text Terminal
MCU
AISG: RS-485 / Coaxial
TMA RET
ALDs, such as
A
L
D
0
3
3
-
3
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A standard MCU is illustrated in Figure 1-2. Operations such as electrical tilting of antennas and setting of
TMA gain can be performed from a remote NOC using a web or an SNMP interface. Local management of the
MCU at the base station is also possible by connecting a computer directly to the local ethernet port on the
MCU. The MCU has three AISG-compatible ALD ports and is available in +24 VDC, -48 VDC or 115/230 VAC
versions. .
Figure 1-2 Standard MCU
Figure 1-3 LOC MCU
On a Layer One Conversion (LOC) MCU, the multi-pole AISG connectors are replaced with SMA female to
deliver DC power and AISG signalling. The RF ports make it possible to use Current Injectors (CINs) instead
of Current Injector and Layer One Converters (CILOCs) at the Base Transceiver Station (BTS) end in RF
feeder configurations. The CINs must be able to transfer signals at the AISG sub-carrier frequency 2.176 MHz
ALD Ports
(dashed lines
indicate ALD port
status)
Alarm Ports
(Alarm In)
Control Ports
(Alarm Out)
RS-232
(Internal use only)
Local
Ethernet
Site LAN
ALD Ports
(dashed lines
indicate ALD port
status)
Alarm Ports
(Alarm In)
Control Ports
(Alarm Out)
RS-232
(Internal use only)
Site LAN
Local
Ethernet
(crossover
cable)
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RET Units
RET units consist of stepping motors that can be connected to the positioning racks used for adjusting the
electrical down tilt of MET antennas. The motors can be connected externally (eRET) to the antenna or
integrated (iRET) with the antenna.
When it receives a command from the MCU or base station control units, a stepping motor moves the
positioning rack up or down to achieve the desired antenna tilt angle. RET units can be mounted on an
antenna that is already mounted in place on site. They can also be delivered mounted on a Powerwave
antenna. The connection to the MCU is made using the AISG compliant connector. An additional connector is
available for daisy-chaining of several RET units or connecting to other types of ALDs.
eRET
An eRET unit has one, two, or three stepping motors.
There are two types of RET units, one with a small housing and one with a large housing. RET units in small
housings are mainly used for single-band antennas with a single RET positioning rack. RET units in large
housings are used for dual-band and triple-band antennas with one, two or three RET positioning racks. The
small and large RET modules are illustrated in Figure 1-4.
Figure 1-4 RET modules (large and small)
ALD System Cable port
ALD Daisy-chain Port
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iRET
The iRET is integrated in many Powerwave antennas from the 8-series and the P-series. They perform the
same actions as an eRET. Each iRET unit controls one band on an antenna so, for example, dual band
antennas will contain two iRET units as shown in Figure 1-4.
Figure 1-5 Dual Band Antenna with Two iRET Units
iRET Antennas also contain an Absolute Position Sensor, which is a passive unit that tracks the tilt position of
the antenna. If an iRET is removed from its antenna, the antenna is held into position. When a new iRET is
installed (or the existing iRET is replaced), it notes the position on the sensor and sets itself appropriately.
TMAs
Powerwave provides AISG-compatible TMAs with built-in CILOC functionality that can be used in RF feeder
configurations. Both variable and fixed gain TMAs are available for GSM and UMTS networks. DC supply and
AISG signals to TMAs and other ALDs are transferred via the RF feeder. Monitoring of TMA alarms and
configuration of RF gain can be performed for both branches. A TMA is shown in Figure 1-6.
Figure 1-6 TMA
iRET iRET
Cutaway view of iRET
mounted in an antenna
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CILOCs
The CILOCs use an RF feeder cable to transfer DC power and AISG signalling to ALDs, such as RETs.
Figure 1-7 CILOC
ICILOCs
The intelligent CILOC (ICILOC) is used for RET unit installation on sites that have non-AISG TMAs so that
current level alarms can be monitored. The ICILOC provides the DC supply and an evaluation of DC current
alarms for the TMA that is installed between the ICILOC and the antenna, as well as an additional TMA
connected to the ICILOC DC voltage supply connector. Active voltage regulation is implemented within the
ICILOC to provide DC transfer at the specified voltage level from the BTS port to the TMA DC ports.
The ICILOC provides a signaling link to the BTS following AISG standards. It converts and transfers the
signalling from the RET port to the BTS, and adds signalling from the TMA DC alarm evaluations.
Figure 1-8 ICILOC
CINs
If you use a LOC MCU you can use CINs instead of CILOCs at the BTS end for injecting DC and AISG signals
to the ALDs in the RF feeder. CINs for indoor and outdoor use are available for different RF frequencies and
have a built-in lightning protection circuit. Note that CINs used together with the LOC MCU must be able to
transfer signals at the AISG sub-carrier frequency 2.176 MHz.
Figure 1-9 Current Injector (CIN)
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Lightning Protection
The lightning protection unit protects the ALD ports on the MCU from damage due to lightning strikes in the
mast and cables.
Figure 1-10 Lightning protection
Software and Data Storage
The software for the RET System includes functions for control of hardware functionality, system
performance, MCU and ALD alarms, and system communication. Software modules are stored in the MCU,
RET unit, ICILOC, and TMA; and are executed by CPUs in these units. New software can be downloaded
remotely for all units.
The Powerwave RET system uses AISG standards, and has a Management Information Base (MIB) that lists
all of the configuration parameters for each device in an RET system. Depending on the parameter, it may be
stored in the individual device, or in the MCU. For example, while the MCU only saves information needed to
identify connected ALDs, each ALD stores all of its configuration data locally. Production data for each device
(MCU and ALD) is stored locally in the permanent memory in each unit.
NOTE CILOCs or CINs in your system will protect the RF BTS port from lightning. Powerwave
recommends that a Lightning protector is included in your configuration, however, to
ensure protection of your complete system.
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System Management
The RET System can be managed locally or remotely. Local management is performed using a PC connected
to the Local Ethernet port on the MCU. Remote supervision, control and maintenance from a NOC can be
performed via NWM, or by an internet browser connected through a site LAN. All system software can be
updated from any management terminal, both locally and remotely.
The management system is based on open standards. Each MCU includes a web server, and an SNMP
agent.This makes it possible to manage the RET System using a web
browser, an SNMP manager, a text terminal or a Telnet client. (Dashed lines indicate functionality that is not
available in MCU software version 7000.00 R5A.)
Figure 1-11 Management protocol hierarchy
MCU
Application
Protocol Layer
Transport Layer
Network Layer
Data Link Layer
Physical Layer
(External I/F)
Ethernet
Internal
Functions
MAC PPP
HTTP Telnet
SSH
SNMP
Web
Server
SNMP
Agent
IP
FTP, SCP
A
L
D
0
0
7
-
8
RS-232
Command Line
Interface Application
DHCP, NTP
TCP UDP
SSL
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Chapter 2
Controls, Indicators, and Connections
Introduction
This chapter contains descriptions of the controls, indicators and connections of the RET System.
MCU / LOC MCU
The MCU and LOC MCU, illustrated in Figures 2-1 and 2-2, each have three ALD signalling ports. The
standard MCU has three AISG-compatible ALD ports while the LOC MCU has three SMA RF ports. Each port
is capable of supporting 12 devices. DC power provided to each ALD is +24 V. In addition to the ALD ports,
the MCU has the following ports for system management:
2 Ethernet ports: one Local Ethernet 10/100 BaseT port for connection to a computer, and one 10
BaseT port for connection to a site LAN.
1 RS-232 DTE port for serial communication (for factory use only).
8 alarm sensing ports (IN ports) for surveillance of external functions/equipment.
2 control ports (OUT ports) for control of external functions/equipment via single pole, double
throw (SPDT) relays. Each relay can switch one common line between two contacts one that is
normally closed (NC) and one that is normally open (NO).
Figure 2-1 MCU
Figure 2-2 LOC MCU
ALD Ports
RS-232
DC Supply
Alarm ports
Local LAN Site LAN
AC Supply and Fuse (on back panel)
Control ports
MCU Reset
Switch
ALD Ports
RS-232
DC Supply
Alarm ports
Local LAN Site LAN
AC Supply and Fuse (on back panel)
Control ports
Power
MCU Reset
Switch
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MCU Reset Switch
The MCU has a hard reset switch located next to the Power LED on the front panel. Use a pin or paperclip to
press this switch and reset all values in the MCU back to factory defaults. Only use this switch as a final option
in the event the MCU locks-up.
LOC MCU Cables
The LOC MCU cables are RF cables for connecting the ALD ports on a LOC MCU to CINs with SMA or SMB
connectors.
DC Power Supply Cable
The DC power supply cable for the 24 V MCU and the -48 V MCU is equipped with a MATE-N-LOK connector
at the MCU end. You must mount a connector that fits your DC power source at the other end of the power
cable.
RET Modules
Each RET module has two connectors; an input connector for communication to the MCU and an output
connector for daisy-chain configurations.
TMAs
AISG TMAs have input and output RF connectors and the DC supply and AISG signalling is transferred via
the RF feeder connected to the BTS 0 port.
With combinations of the ICILOC and standard TMAs, the DC only is sent to the BTS port.
Table 2-1 MCU LED Indications
Color Pattern MCU Status
Power
Green Flashing Power OK; Booting
Stable Power OK
Red Flashing Power not OK
ALD Port
Green Stable ALD connector current OK
Red Flashing ALD connector overcurrent
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Chapter 3
Installation
Introduction
This chapter contains unpacking, inspection and installation instructions for the RET System.
Site Survey
Powerwave recommends that a site survey be performed prior to equipment ordering or installation.
Performing a detailed site survey reduces or eliminates installation and turn-up delays. Pay particular
attention to power cabling and breaker requirements, as well as RF cabling requirements. Specifications are
listed in Chapter 5.
Unpacking and Inspection
This equipment has been operated, tested, and calibrated at the factory. Carefully open containers to remove
equipment. Retain all packing material that can be reassembled in the event unit must be returned to the
factory. Perform the following steps:
1. Visually inspect equipment for damage that may have occurred during shipment. If possible, in
the presence of the delivery person.
2. Check for evidence of water damage, bent or warped chassis, loose screws or nuts, or
extraneous packing material in connectors.
If equipment is damaged, file a claim with the carrier once the extent of any damage is assessed. If equipment
must be returned to factory, please contact Powerwave for a Return Material Authorization (RMA). See
Chapter 4.
Required Tools
The following tools are required for RET System installation:
Table 3-1 Required Tools
Table 3-1 Required Tools
Torx screwdriver, size TX20 Flathead Screwdriver
Pozidrive screwdriver, size 1 Box spanner with flexible shaft, size SW 10
Cutting pliers Pen and paper
Wrench, size SW 10 or SW 13 (depending on product version)
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Installation Options
There are two ways to connect the MCU to the ALDs:
1. Use a separate cable.
2. Use the existing RF feeder cable.
Separate Cable Configuration
The example illustrated in Figure 3-2 shows three daisy-chained RET units mounted on Powerwave MET
antennas. DC supply and data signalling is distributed to the RET units via a separate cable connected to the
MCU.
Figure 3-1 Separate RET System Cable Configuration
MCU
RET
module
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RF Feeder Configuration
RF feeders connect the MCU to the ALDs in several different ways depending on your overall system design.
Figure 3-3 illustrates two common ways of implementing an RF feeder configuration:
Using CILOCs at both base station and antenna end.
Using CILOCs at the base station end and AISG-compatible TMAs with built-in CILOC
functionality at the antenna end. Remote configuration of TMA gain and supervision of TMA
alarms for both branches is in this case possible via the MCU.
It is also possible to use a LOC MCU with built-in layer one conversion and RF outputs (SMA connectors) for
DC supply and AISG signalling with either option. The CILOCs at the BTS end can then be replaced by CINs
with capability of transferring signals at the AISG sub-carrier frequency (2.176 MHz).
Figure 3-2 RF Feeder Configurations Installation Options
MCU
RET
module
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CILOC
CILOC
AISG TMA
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CILOC
MCU
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I-CILOC Configuration
The I-CILOC configuration, illustrated in Figure 3-4, uses standard TMAs & CINs, along with a LOC MCU. At
the BTS, the RF sub-carrier and DC power is output onto the feeder cable through a a standard CIN. To do
so, the CIN must pass the AISG sub-carrier frequency. At the other end, the feeder cable connects to the I-
CILOC on the tower.
The I-CILOC has four ports: a DIN connector port for the connection to the BTS, a DIN connector port for the
connection to the Antenna (ANT), an SMA connector port for DC power, and an AISG port to connect to a
RET. The I-CILOC receives the RF sub-carrier and DC power from the feeder line and distributes the DC
power to the primary TMA through the port labeled ANT, and to the diversity dualband TMA CIN through the
DC port. The I-CILOC converts the RF sub-carrier into RS-485 data which distributes the data and DC power
to the AISG RET port.
Figure 3-3 I-CILOC Installation
RET
module
TMA
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CIN
LOC
MCU
Diplexer
TDMA 850
UMTS 1900
Node-B
Duplexed
I-CILOC
CIN
From BTS
To TMA
To RET module
DC Power
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Cable Installation
RET System Cable
Figure 3-4 RET System Cable Connectors
Table 3-2 8-Pin Connector
Pin Connection Pin Connection
1 +12 V 5 RS-485A
2 Not connected 6 +24 V
3 RS-485B 7 DC Return
4 Not Connected 8 Not connected
Female Male
4
1
6
8
2
5
3
7
8
6
1
4
2
Female
Male
Threaded Nut
NOTE: Verify that the threaded nut is tightened to 1.0 - 1.5 N-m to prevent water ingress.
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Dimensioning RET System Cables
The voltage drop across the system cables, connectors and equipment can limit the maximum cable length in
the system and the maximum number of ALDs that can be connected. However, in practice, the maximum
cable length in the RET System is normally not a limiting factor when designing Node B/BTS sites.
Cable Reliefs
When you connect the RET System cables to the ALDs it is very important that you add cable reliefs at each
connection point. This allows the cable to stretch and shrink due to variations in temperature without causing
stress on the connectors. Always add cable reliefs as illustrated in Figure 3-5.
Figure 3-5 Cable Relief
Connector Vulcanization
Do not vulcanize AISG connectors on Powerwave products (including RET units, TMAs, and CILOCS)
whether or not the connectors are attached. The connectors themselves have an IP67 ingress protection
rating, which means they are dust proof and protected from temporary immersion in 1 meter deep water for 30
minutes.
CAUTION: Vulcanization can weaken the protection and make the connectors more
sensitive to dust and water.
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Antenna Installation
For instructions on how to mount the MET antenna, refer to the appropriate antenna mounting instructions,
such as Mounting of Powerwave Antennas, part number 044-05450.
Setting the Electrical Tilt of a MET Unit
Unlock positioning rod
1. Loosen locking screw two revolutions.
2. Disengage locking mechanism by turning
counter-clockwise.
Adjust the electrical tilt angle
3. Align (pull) positioning rod to desired electrical
tilt angle. Electrical tilt angle is shown on scale
along side of positioning rod.
Lock the positioning rod
4. Lock positioning rod by turning locking
mechanism clockwise until stop is engaged.
5. Gently tighten locking screw.
6. Refer to the eRET section under to attach an
external antenna motor.
NOTE: On dual band and triple band antennas, repeat
the steps above for each positioning rod.
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eRET Tilt Indicator
Setting Manual Electrical Tilt on an iRET Antenna
1. Pull out and hold the Electrical Tilt Indicator.
2. Turn the Manual Adjustment knob left or right until you have reached the desired setting.
3. Slowly release the Electrical Tilt Indicator.
CAUTION:
CAUTION: The Electrical Tilt Indicator is spring loaded. To avoid damaging the spring, do
not allow the indicator to snap back into the antenna housing.
eRET Tilt Indicator
-reading a value of 8 (+/- 1)
Manual
Adjustment Knobs
Electrical Tilt
Indicators
Triple Band Dual Band Single Band
iRET Tilt Indicator - reading a
value of 4 (+/- 1)
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RET Unit Installation
The following sections describe the steps for installing the eRET and the iRET units.
eRET
Small Housing
Follow the steps listed below to install an eRET contained in a small housing (single band).
1. Use a pozidrive screwdriver to loosen the locking screw of the locking device.
2. Pull the tab of the locking device to release the positioning rod.
3. Unscrew the two torx screws that hold the locking device in place.
4. Slide the locking device off the positioning rod.
5. Pull the positioning rod slowly, until it stops, then apply the grease (supplied) to all four sides of
the rod.
6. Attach the adapter plate to the bottom of the antenna using the supplied torx screws.
WARNING: RF radiation can cause serious harm. If you mount the eRET unit on an antenna
that is already in place, make sure that all RF signals to the antenna are turned off.
CAUTION: Over-tightening screws may damage the threads. Tighten screws firmly, by hand.
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Use as many screws as possible to fasten the plate (3 or 5 depending on the number of holes).
7. Remove the plastic cover from the back of the eRET unit. If the cover is difficult to remove,
carefully insert a screwdriver in the slot at the bottom of the eRET unit to ease removal.
8. Make sure the positioning rack is oriented according to the figure below. The notches should be
on the left side when seen from the front of the antenna.The vertical position of the rod is not
important at this point.
9. Insert the four steering pins on top of the eRET unit into the grooves on the adapter plate.
10. Slide the eRET unit diagonally towards the back of the antenna until the steering pins reach the
dedicated holes.
CAUTION: Do not use excessive force when inserting the screwdriver. This can damage the
plastic cover.
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11. Make sure the stepping motor wheel hooks onto the notches on the positioning rod.
12. Hook the mounting clamp onto the flange of the adapter plate and fasten the eRET unit by pulling
the clasp fully downwards. Make sure the catch locks the clasp in place when you reach the down
position.
13.
14. Attach the plastic cover to the back of the eRET unit.
NOTE The force required to turn the stepping motor wheel is very high. Therefore, the positioning rod must
be fully extended before you mount the eRET unit so it can be pushed back in again by the stepping
motor wheel.
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15. Ground the eRET unit by connecting a grounding cable to the ground screw.
16. Write down the eRET unit serial number, the antenna model number, the antenna serial number,
and the sector in which the antenna will be operating.
NOTE You must write down this information. Otherwise you will not be able to configure the system
properly, and will have to climb up the mast again to obtain this information before configuring the
system.
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SW 13
RET Serial No
S
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Antenna Model
Antenna Serial No
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Large Housing
1. Use the Pozidrive screwdriver to loosen the locking screw of the locking devices.
2. Pull the tab of the locking devices to release the positioning rods.
3. Unscrew the two M4 torx screws that hold the locking devices in place.
4. Slide the locking devices off the positioning rods.
5. Pull out the positioning rods so that they are fully extended, and apply grease delivered in a
plastic tube together with the eRET unit to all sides of the positioning rods.
6. Remove the plastic cover from the back of the eRET unit.
7. Slide the eRET onto the positioning rods (A) making sure that the stepping motor wheels hook
onto the notches on the positioning rods (B). Secure the eRET unit onto the antenna using the
three M6 screws (C). The tightening torque must be 57 Nm (3.75.2 ft lb)
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8. Attach the plastic cover to the back of the eRET unit.
9. Pull to tighten the cable ties and cut away the loose ends.
NOTE The force required to turn the stepping motor wheels is very high. Therefore, the positioning
rods must be fully extended before you mount the RET unit so that they can be pushed back
in again by the stepping motor wheels.
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10. Write down the RET unit serial number, the antenna model number, the antenna serial number,
and the sector in which the antenna will be operating for future system configuration purposes
Below are photos of eRETs installed on various antennas.
NOTE You must write down this information. Otherwise you will not be able to configure the
system properly, and will have to climb up the mast again to obtain this information before
configuring the system.
Grounding is not required on the large housing. Previous version had a grounding lug
available for a grounding strap. Newer versions have the grounding lug removed.
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Large housing
Small housing
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iRET
1. Insert the iRET into the slot on the antenna base. Verify that the iRET is aligned correctly in the
slot.
2. Attach the iRET to the antenna base with two M4 screws.
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MCU Installation
Mount the MCU in the 19-inch rack using screws as illustrated in Figure 3-6.
Figure 3-6 Mounting the MCU in a 19" rack
WARNING: You must make sure the mounting rack is connected to ground and verify the
MCU is grounded via the racks connection to ground.
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TMA Installation
If you are installing a system with a TMA, refer to the TMA Installation and Service Manual 044-05214, for
instructions on how to mount the TMA.
Write down the TMA serial number and the Sector in which the connected antenna will be operating for future
system configuration purposes.
CILOC and RET System Cable Installation
The following sections describe the procedures for installing CILOC and RET cables.
Separate RET System Cable Installation
1. Verify that the RF jumper cable from the BTS is connected to the antenna
NOTE If you are mounting an TMA with AISG functionality, make sure that a RET system cable of
suitable length is available to connect the AISG port of the TMA to the next ALD. Add an
extra margin for a cable relief at both AISG connectors.
NOTE The tightening torque must be from 25 to 30 Nm (18 to 22 ft lbs) for all 7/16 connectors. The
tightening torque for AISG connectors must be 0.5 to 1.0 Nm (0.4 to 0.7 ft lbs).
TMA
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2. Use a RET System cable to connect one of the RET ports of the MCU to the RET unit.
3. If you have several RET units, or other ALDs that you want to connect, daisy-chain these
modules using RET System cables.
4. Secure all RET System cables to the structure, leaving excess cable for strain relief.
NOTE Verify that sufficient cable is available for strain relief at each AISG connector.
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Basic RF Feeder Cable Installation
1. Mount the BTS CILOC in one of the following ways:
Mount the BTS CILOC directly onto the RF connectors on top of the cabinet.
If there is not enough room on top of the cabinet, use an RF jumper cable to connect the BTS RF
port of the CILOC to the base station
2. Connect the RF feeder/RF jumper cable to the ANT RF port of the BTS CILOC.
NOTE The CILOC contains sufficient lightning protection for the base station. Additional lightning
protection devices that generate DC short circuits are not allowed in the RF feeder path
towards the antenna after the BTS CILOC.
BTS
CILOC
CABINET
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BTS
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ANTENNA
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3. Mount the Antenna CILOC directly on the RF port of the antenna.
4. Connect the RF jumper cable from the RF feeder/base station to the Antenna CILOC.
5. Connect the RET unit to the Antenna CILOC using a RET System cable.
6. If you have several RET units, or other ALDs that you want to connect, daisy-chain these
NOTE The CILOC should be mounted on the antenna port to the right when seen from the front, as
illustrated above.
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modules by using RET System cables.
7. Connect the RET port of the BTS CILOC to one of the AISG ports of the MCU by using a RET
System cable.
8. Secure all RET System cables to the structure.
9. Secure all RET System cables to the structure leaving excess cable for strain relief
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RF Feeder Cable Installation with TMA
1. For AISG TMA Installation, mount the BTS CILOC in one of the following ways:
Mount the BTS CILOC directly on the RF connectors on top of the cabinet.
port of the CILOC to the base station
For Non-AISG (Standard) TMA Installation, mount the CIN in one of the following ways:
Mount the BTS CIN directly on the RF connector on top of the cabinet.
port of the CIN to the base station
NOTE The CILOC, CIN and I-CILOC contain sufficient lightning protection for the base station.
Additional lightning protection devices that generate DC short circuits are not allowed in the
RF feeder path towards the antenna after the BTS CILOC or CIN.
BTS
CILOC
CABINET
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BTS
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ANTENNA
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2. Connect the RF feeder/RF jumper cable to the ANT RF port of the BTS CILOC or CIN.
3. For AISG TMA installations, connect the RF feeder cables to the TMA.
For Non-AISG (Standard) TMA installations, connect the RF feeder from the CIN to the I-CILOC BTS port and
connect the I-CILOC TMA port to the TMA.
4. Connect the RF ports of the TMA to the antenna ports using jumper cables.
5. For AISG TMA installations, connect the RET unit to the TMA using a RET System cable.
NOTE On AISG TMA installations, the feeder from the BTS CILOC must be connected to the
BTS 0 port on the TMA.
BTS
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For Non-AISG (Standard) TMA installations, connect the RET unit to the I-CILOC RET port using a RET
system cable and connect the TMA DC port to the TMA.
6. Write down the following information for future system configuration purposes
TMA serial number
I-CILOC serial number (if used)
Sector in which the connected antenna will be operating
7. If you have other ALDs that you want to connect, daisy-chain these modules by using RET
system cables.
8. Connect the RET port of the BTS CILOC or CIN to one of the RET ports of the MCU by using a
RET
MODULE
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RET system cable.
9. Secure all RET system cables to the structure leaving sufficient cable for strain relief.
BTS
CILOC
MCU
MODULE
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Lightning Protection Module Installation
Follow the steps below to install the lightning protection module.
Mount the splitter or lightning protection module on a pole using the hose clamp delivered with the unit or on a
wall using screws (not supplied) as illustrated in Figure 3-7. The maximum screw size is M6.
Figure 3-7 Lightning Protection Module Installation
The module is grounded by connecting a grounding cable to the M8 ground screw located on the right side as
illustrated in Figure 3-8.
Figure 3-8 Grounding Cable Connection
NOTE The lightning protection should be mounted outside the base station, as close to the wall
entrance as possible.
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Alarm (IN) and Control (OUT) Connections
The alarm and control ports are available through the connector panel located on the front of the MCU. The
connector panel can be pulled from the MCU chassis for access to the screws on the top and bottom;
Stripped cables can then be connected to the ports using these screws.
Alarm (IN) Ports
The local alarm sensing ports can be used for surveillance of external functions/equipment. The alarm ports
are normally open. As long as an input port is in open circuit, no alarm will be triggered. The alarm associated
with an input port will be triggered when the port is short-circuited by external circuitry. The characteristics of
the ports are:
Output voltage at open: 5 1 V
Output current at closed: 20 5 mA
Figure 3-9 Alarm Sensing Port (IN)
Alarm Port Connections
1. Strip the cable you want to connect to the port.
2. If necessary, pull out the connector panel for better access to the connector screws.
3. Insert the stripped cable in the connector and tighten the M2 screw on the top or bottom of the
connector.
4. When you have connected all cables, if necessary, push the connector panel back in place
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Control (OUT) Port Connections
The single pole, double throw (SPDT) relays can be used for control of external functions/equipment. Each
relay can switch one common line between two contacts one that is normally closed (NC) and one that is
normally open (NO). The relays can be activated by an MCU alarm or a combination of MCU alarms that you
specify. The maximum operational limits of the relay ports are:
Max. input voltage: 30 V DC
Max. input current: 0.5 A
Figure 3-10 Relay Ports (OUT)
Relay Port Connections
1. Strip the cable you want to connect to the port
2. If necessary, pull out the connector panel for better access to the connector screws
3. Insert the stripped cable in the connector and tighten the M2 screw on the top/bottom of the
connector
4. When you have connected all cables, in necessary, push the connector panel back in place.
CAUTION: Make sure the cable is locked firmly in place, but do not over tighten the screws.
NOTE The control ports are in alarm mode NC contact open and NO contact closed as long as
the MCU is without power. If there are no active MCU alarms, the control ports will be
deactivated as soon as the MCU is switched on and power is restored.
A
L
D
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Relay 1 Relay 2
Normally
Closed
Common Normally
Open
Common Normally
Closed
Normally
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Open
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Preparing the Power Cable
Depending on the product version, the MCU will either be designed for AC or DC power. MCUs that require a
DC power supply are equipped with a MATE-N-LOK connector (male) on the front panel (1).
You must mount a connector that fits your DC power source at the other end of the power cable, by
connecting the black lead to the positive terminal on your power source. The required voltage level, +24 V or
-48 V is indicated on the front panel of the unit.
Pin 1 (to the left on the MCU when seen from the front) is connected to positive voltage, and pin 2 (to the right)
is connected to negative voltage. The MCU is equipped with a protection circuit that prevents it from starting if
the polarity of the power supply voltage is reversed. MCUs requiring an AC power supply have a power inlet
(male) at the back (2).
Figure 3-11 MCU Alternative Power Inputs
CAUTION: Make sure the cable is locked firmly in place, but do not over tighten the screws.
NOTE Do not connect the power cable until you are ready to start up the system.
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Chapter 4
Configuration
Introduction
This chapter contains configuration instructions for the RET System.
Initial Start-up Procedure
.Follow the steps below to start the MCU and connected ALDs.
1. Power-up the MCU by connecting the power cable.
2. Verify Power and ALD Port LED indications.
3. Wait until the MCU has finished booting and the Power LED has stopped flashing before
establishing a local management connection.
Establishing a Local Management Connection
The MCU can be managed both locally and remotely, but when accessing the MCU for the first time you must
connect locally. A web browser, an SNMP manager, a Telnet client or a text terminal may be used to
configure the system.
Verify that your PC is using dynamic IP addressing. This is the default case for most computers, but if you are
unsure you can configure your PC by following the steps listed below.
Windows 2000 Configuration for Dynamic IP Addresses
1. In Windows, open the folder containing your network connections by selecting Start Programs
Accessories Communications Network and Dial-up/Internet Connections.
2. Right-click Local Area Connection, and select Properties.
3. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties.
4. Write down all settings on this screen, so that you can change the settings back when you have
completed the procedure.
5. Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically.
6. Click OK twice.
7. Close the Network and Dial-up/Internet connections folder.
Windows XP Configuration for Dynamic IP Addresses
1. In Windows, open the folder containing your network connections by selecting Start All
Programs Accessories Communications Network Connections.
2. Right-click Local Area Connection, and select Properties.
3. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties.
4. Write down all settings on this screen, so that you can change the settings back when you have
completed the procedure.
5. Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically.
NOTE The first time you switch on the MCU it may take several minutes for the MCU to scan the
AISG bus for connected devices and retrieve device information. Before the MCU has
finished retrieving device information the data in your management application may not
correspond to the actual system configuration.
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6. Click OK twice.
7. Close the Network Connections folder.
Connecting the PC
1. Use a shielded crossover Ethernet cable (STP Cat. 5 or higher) to connect the Ethernet port of
your PC to the Local LAN port of the MCU. (MDIMDI connection)
2. Normally, your PC will receive a valid IP address automatically when you connect it to the MCU.
However, if you are unable to communicate with the MCU, you might have to restart your PC after
you have connected it to the MCU. If you dont want to restart your PC, you can do the following
instead:
a. Open the command prompt by selecting Start Programs Accessories Command
Prompt, or by selecting Start Run, typing cmd in the Open box, and clicking OK.
b. In the command prompt, type ipconfig/renew to receive a valid IP address from the MCU.
When your PC has connected to the MCU, you can start your management application to configure the
system.
Accessing the Webpages of the MCU
This section is only applicable if you are going to use a web browser for configuration and/or management of
the RET System. Before you can access the web pages of an MCU you must establish a local management
connection via the Local LAN port or the RS-232 port or a remote management connection. The web pages
are best viewed using a minimum screen resolution of 800 600 pixels.
Access Control
There are four different access levels for the MCU, as listed in Table 3-4. A higher level always has access to
everything that is accessible at lower levels. The user name and password are case sensitive.
Table 4-1 Default Access Levels
Access level
User
name
Default
password
Description
Surveillance Level1 public Read access only.
ALD Configuration Level2 limited Write access to parameters for ALD configuration.
Network Configuration Level3 private Write access to configuration parameters for the
management network.
Software version
verification
Level4 admin22 Unlimited read/write access. Allows user to validate
updated software revision for the MCU.
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MCU Login
To access the MCU, start a web browser on your PC and enter the IP address of the Local LAN port of the
MCU (Always 192.168.47.10) in the URL address field and press Return. The login dialog box illustrated
below will appear.
Figure 4-1 MCU Login Window
Depending on what you want to do, enter the corresponding user name and password from Table 3-2 and
click OK. The main web page of the MCU and a pop-up asking you to enter your user name appears.
Figure 4-2 User Name Pop-up Window
The user name you enter will be added to the beginning of any event texts that are recorded in the event log
when you configure the MCU. Enter your user name and click Set. The maximum string length is 30
characters. If the Set button is still greyed out (not activated) after you have entered your user name, click
NOTE Your web browser must be set up to allow pop-ups. If the pop-up does not appear, click the
information bar that appears at the top of the browser window to change your settings and
allow pop-ups from this site.
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somewhere in the dialog box outside of the value field to activate it. The MCU main web page will then be
displayed.
Figure 4-3 MCU Main Web Page
To logout, click log out, leave the user name and paswrod fields blank, and click OK.
In order to always display an updated view of the status of the RET System, some of the web pages can be
automatically refreshed. To make your web browser automatically refresh the Main Page, make sure Refresh
this page automatically is checked.
Configuring Management Connections
Workflow
1. Establish a local management connection to the MCU.
2. Access the web pages of the MCU.
3. Set up the IP addresses on the Local LAN/Site LAN port.
4. Configure allocation of IP addresses to computers connected to the Local LAN port.
5. Set up the network routing path for accessing other networks.
6. Restart the MCU to make the IP configuration take effect.
7. Connect the MCU to the site LAN.
8. Set up the SNMP traps.
NOTE You must make sure that Refresh this page automatically is checked on each individual
web page you want your web browser to refresh.
NOTE Before attempting to establish a remote management connection, you should plan your
work carefully and decide which connections to make, which IP addresses to configure, and
which routing scheme to use.
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Setting up IP Addresses on the MCU Ports
Static IP Addresses
1. To setup a static IP address, select Network IP Addresses. The web page for configuration of
IP addresses will be displayed.
2. If you are setting up an IP address on the Site LAN port, make sure that Use DHCP is not
checked for this port.
3. In the table IP Address Configuration, enter an IP address and a subnet mask for the Local LAN
and/or Site LAN port.
4. Click Set.
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Dynamic IP Address on the Site LAN Port of the MCU
To setup a dynamic IP address, select Network IP Addresses. The web page for configuration of IP
addresses will be displayed.
To make the MCU obtain a dynamic IP address from the DHCP server on the site LAN, check Use DHCP for
the Site LAN port and click Set.
NOTE The values on IP address, subnet mask and default gateway further down on the web page
are now greyed out and will be overridden by values obtained from the DHCP server on the
site LAN.
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Configuring the DHCP server in the MCU
1. To enable the allocation of IP addresses to computers connected to the Local Lan port, select
Network IP Addresses. The web page for configuration of IP addresses is displayed.
2. To make the MCU allocate dynamic IP addresses to the Ethernet port of PCs connected to the
Local LAN port, check Use DHCP for the Local LAN port. The MCU will now automatically
allocate an IP address whenever a PC is connected to the Local LAN port.
3. Click Set.
NOTE In order to receive an IP address from the DHCP server in the MCU, computers connected
to the Local LAN port must be configured for dynamic IP addressing.
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Setting Up IP Routing
To setup a default gateway, select Network IP Addresses. The web page for configuration of IP
addresses is displayed.
In the Default Gateway Configuration table, enter the IP address of the default gateway in the Value field.
Click Set.
NOTE If you have configured the MCU to use DHCP on the Site LAN port, the default gateway is
obtained from the DHCP server and can not be configured manually.
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Restarting the MCU
The MCU must be restarted to make the IP configuration take effect. To restart the MCU, scroll down to the
bottom of the page Network IP Addresses and click Restart MCU to make the MCU perform a soft
restart.
Connecting the MCU to the Site LAN
Make sure your PC is connected to the site LAN, or to another MCU connected to the LAN network, and that
it is set up to work properly in its environment.
Connect the MCU to the site LAN by connecting a shielded straight-through Ethernet cable (STP Cat. 5 or
higher) to the Site LAN port. (MDIMDIX connection)
If possible, verify that the MCU can communicate with the remote management terminal or other hosts
connected to the site LAN.
Setting up SNMP Traps
The MCU is capable of sending SNMP v1, v2 or v3 traps to notify an SNMP manager about certain events. It
can generate traps to as many as eight (8) SNMP managers simultaneously. To configure SNMP traps, select
Network SNMP Traps. The web page for configuration of SNMP traps is displayed. If your network
contains the Powerwave NWM software, enter the NWM server IP address in the Destination field, the
community (password) Community field, select Yes from the Enabled list, and select SNMP v3 from the
Trap Version list, then click Set, to add the new traps.
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Configure the following parameters for each SNMP manager the MCU should send traps to:
Configuring and Calibrating the System
Before you can configure your system:
Verify that you have notes from the mechanical installation of the ALDs at hand. The notes should
contain the information needed to identify different ALDs in the system, as well as information
about the antenna the ALDs are connected to. If you are unsure of what information you need, it
is recommended that you read the instructions in this chapter and acquire the necessary
information before attempting to configure the system.
Verify that you have files containing correct antenna configuration data for your RET units.
Antenna configuration files for different Powerwave antennas are available from Technical
Support at Powerwave, or at http://www.powerwave.com/antenna-tilt-configuration.asp.
Workflow
When you have installed new units, you must perform the relevant actions listed below. Depending on which
type of units you have installed, some actions may not be applicable.
1. Establish a local or remote management connection.
2. Start your web browser and log on to the MCU.
3. Enter information about a new MCU.
4. Configure the device scan procedure for a new MCU.
5. Upload antenna configuration data to new RET units.
6. Enter information about new ALDs to make it possible to distinguish them from each other.
7. Calibrate new eRET units.
Destination Enter the IP address or host name of the SNMP manager.
Community Enter the community that should be used for the SNMP traps.
Confirm community Enter the community once more, to ensure a correct configuration.
Enabled If you want the MCU to send SNMP traps to this destination, select Yes.
Trap version Select the SNMP version the traps should be sent in.
NOTE You must always recalibrate the eRET unit after mounting an eRET unit back on an antenna
and/or if you upload a configuration file.
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Entering MCU Identification Data
Select the web page General Identification. The Identification page for the MCU will be displayed. Enter
information in the available fields:
Click Set.
Configuring Device Scan
If the device scan process is too slow due to many non-responsive ALDs in your system, you can minimize
the time the MCU spends on waiting for non-responsive ALDs by applying strict AISG compliance for
response timing of ALDs.
If you have problems detecting ALDs from other manufacturers in your system, you can set the device scan
speed to Slow. This will force the MCU to try several different device scan procedures. (The reason for the
existence of different device scan procedures is that the definition of this procedure in the AISG specification
is ambiguous and can be interpreted in different ways by different ALD manufacturers.)
MCU Id The name you want to use to identify the MCU. Max. string length: 30 characters.
Location The location of the MCU. Max. string length: 30 characters.
Contact Contact information for the person responsible for the MCU, such as an e-mail address.
Max. string length: 30 characters.
User Name Your user name, if different from the one that was entered in the pop-up query at login. Max.
string length: 30 characters.
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Select the web page Devices ALD List. A list of the connected ALDs is displayed. Under Device scan, set
the following parameters:
then click Start Device Scan to cause the MCU to scan for the devices.
AISG
Version
Select the appropriate AISG version that you wish to scan for.
Select AISGV1.1 to scan for only AISGV1.1 compliant devices.
Select AISGV2.0 to scan for only AISGV2 compliant devices.
Select AISGV1.1+AISGV2.0 to scan for both types of devices.
Strict AISG
Response
Compliance
Select if AISG-compliant response timing should be applied.
Yes (Faster): The ALDs must start transmitting their response within 10 ms, and the entire
HDLC frame must be received within 104 ms. The MCU will always wait up to 140 ms for
reception of an HDLC frame. The MCU will check if at least one octet has been received
after 10 ms. If not, the MCU assumes that the ALD will not respond.
No (Slower): The MCU will not require the ALDs to start transmitting their response within
the required time. (If you experience communication problems, this setting might solve the
problem.)
Device
Scan
Speed
Select the device scan speed.
Fast: The device scan will be performed using a procedure that will detect all Powerwave
AISG equipment (and most equipment from other manufacturers).
Slow: The MCU will try all possible device scan procedures. (This option should only be
used if the previous option fails to produce a valid list of ALDs.)
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Switching between AISGV1.1 and AISGV2.0
in order to speed up scans and parameter updates, it may be necessary to have all of your ALDs set to
AISGV1.1 or to AISGV2.0. The Powerwave MCU includes a feature that allows you to switch all connected
AISG devices (which can switch) between the two versions.To switch all ALD devices to a specific AISG
version, follow the steps below.
Select the Devices ALD List page and verify that there are units to be switched.
Select ALD SW Download from the menu ont he left
On the ALD SW Download screen shown in Figure 4-4, choose the approprate value in the Reset to AISG
version list (AISGV1.1 or AISGV2.0) and click Reset, then click OK to continue.
Figure 4-4 ALD SW Download Screen
A dialog box is displayed to notify you that all ALDs will be removed in order to complete the process. Click
OK to continue.
All devices will then be reset to the chosen AISG Version. In order to redisplay the ALDs, follow the
instructions listed in Configuring Device Scan above.
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Uploading Antenna Configuration Files to RET Units
Select the web page Devices ALD List. A list of the connected ALDs is displayed.
Make sure that the RET unit is present in the list. If it is not, start a device scan as described in the previous
procedure. When the RET unit displays, click the RET link in the Type column for the unit you want to
configure. The RET Configuration page for the RET unit is displayed.
Scroll down to the table containing the field Antenna Configuration File and select the Browse or the URL
radio button.
If you select the Browse Radio button, select the Antenna Configuration File you want to use from the list,
then click Send.
If you select the URL button, enter the FTP or HTTP address for the antenna configuration file (you can enter
an address for any location reachable from your computer), then click Send.
Repeat steps above for each RET unit you want to configure.
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Entering RET Installation and Configuration Data
It is recommended that you enter unique information about all RETs to make it possible to distinguish them
from each other. To enter information about an RET, do the following:
Select the web page Devices ALD List. A list of the connected ALDs is displayed.
Make sure that the RET unit is present in the list. If it is not, start a device scan as described in the previous
section. Click the link in the Sector column for the unit you want to configure. The ALD Installation page is
displayed.
Enter the following installation data and click Set:
Installation Date The date the ALD was installed. Max. string length: 6 characters
Installer The name or ID of the person(s) who installed the ALD and performed the initial
configuration and calibration. Max string length: 5 characters
Base Station The ID of the base station. Max string length: 12 characters
Sector The sector in which the antenna that the ALD is connected to will be operating. Max string
length: 4 characters
Antenna Bearing The bearing of the antenna in degrees.
Mechanical Tilt The mechanical tilt of the antenna in degrees.
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If you are installing a RET unit, click the link RET Configuration. The RET Configuration page will be
displayed.
Most of the data below is automatically entered when you upload the antenna configuration file. Enter the
remaining configuration data, if necessary, and click Set:
Antenna Model The antenna model
Antenna Serial No. The serial number of the antenna. Max. string length: 17 characters
Frequency Bands A comma separated list containing the frequency bands in MHz in which the
antenna is operating, for example: 900,1500,2100. Possible frequency bands:
800, 900, 1500, 1800, 1900, and 2100 MHz.
Beam Width, first band The beam width in degrees for frequency band 1 (lowest).
Beam Width, second band The beam width in degrees for the frequency band 2.
Beam Width, third band The beam width in degrees for the frequency band 3.
Gain, first band The gain in dB for frequency band 1 (lowest).
Gain, second band The gain in dB for frequency band 2 (middle).
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If you are installing a TMA, click the link TMA Configuration. The TMA Configuration page will be displayed.
If needed, select the appropriate TMA mode by clicking the button Change to Normal/Bypass mode.
Gain, third band The gain in dB for frequency band 3 (highest).
Max. Tilt The maximum tilt for the antenna.
Min. Tilt The minimum tilt for the antenna.
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Scroll down, enter the following data and click Set:
Check the Status field at the bottom of the table to see if the ALD is OK. If it isnt, try clicking the refresh link in
the left menu bar not the refresh button in the toolbar of your web browser or wait around 10 seconds for
the web page to be updated automatically.
Repeat the steps above for all new ALDs.
Model The model number of the TMA. Max. string length: 15 characters
Serial No. The serial number of the TMA. Max. string length: 17 characters
Type The type of TMA: Bypass or VSWR.
Receive Band The frequency band in MHz in which the TMA is receiving, for example: 1210.0-
1340.0
Transmit Band The frequency band in MHz in which the TMA is transmitting, for example: 1210.0-
1340.0
Max. Gain (dB) The maximum possible gain in dB.
Min. Gain (dB) The minimum possible gain in dB.
Gain Resolution (dB) The gain resolution in dB.
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Calibrating eRET and iRET Units
Calibrating a eRET unit allows the MCU to verify the top and bottom of the tilt range for the attached motors.
When the calibration of a eRET is complete, the motor will be reset to its original position, so resetting the tilt
is not necessary. To calibrate a eRET or iRET unit, follow the steps listed below.
Select the web page Devices ALD List. A list of the connected ALDs will be displayed.
Make sure that the RET unit is present in the list. If it is not, do the following:
1. Click Start device scan.
2. When the system asks if you want to start a device scan, click OK. The message Device scan
in progress is displayed in red.
3. The device scan may take up to 1 minute. The web page is automatically updated every 10
seconds. When the device scan is finished, the text Last device scan finished
successfully is displayed. If no ALD is connected to the MCU, and no ALD previously has
been detected by the MCU, the text Last device scan failed is displayed.
Click the tilt value link in the Tilt/Gain column for the RET unit you want to calibrate. The RET Tilt page for the
RET unit will be displayed.
NOTE You must always re-calibrate the eRET unit after mounting an eRET unit back on an
antenna and/or if you upload a configuration file.
NOTE iRET Antenna units are pre-calibrated in the factory. There is no need to calibrate the
iRET units in a newly installed iRET antenna. If an iRET is replaced, be sure to upload the
correct configuration file.
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Click Calibrate or Calibrate All ALDs. The Calibration Status is set to Calibrating.
Wait about 12 minutes for the RET unit to finish calibrating. The web page is automatically updated every 5
seconds. When the calibration has finished successfully, the Calibration Status will change to Calibrated.
Device Management
Before you can start managing the RET System you must do the following:
1. Establish a local management connection to the MCU.
2. Access the MCU web pages.
Scanning for New ALDs
When a new ALD has been connected you have to perform a device scan so that the MCU detects it. The
new ALD will then appear on the web pages.
Select Devices ALD List. A list of the connected ALDs will be displayed. Click Start device scan.
NOTE If the MCU fails to detect the new ALD, or if the device scan is very slow, refer to the section
Configuring Device Scan for information on how to modify the device scan procedure.
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When the system asks if you want to start a device scan, click OK. The message Device scan in
progress is displayed in red.
The device scan may take up to 1 minute. The web page is automatically updated every 10 seconds. When
the device scan is finished, the text Last device scan finished successfully is displayed. (If no
ALD is connected to the MCU, and no ALD previously has been detected by the MCU, the text Last device
scan failed is displayed.)
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Setting the Electrical Tilt of a eRET or iRET Unit with MCU
The MCU provides an option for scheduling one or more tilt set tasks on RET/3GPP devices on the ALD list
page. The MCU automatically places a completion notice in the event log when the tilt set task is complete. In
the MCU, scheduled task details are maintained in Flash memory to avoid data loss during a MCU reboot
operation. Each scheduled task is considered an individual record containing the following details:
ALD Address
Tilt values needs to be set
Scheduled Date and time for setting tilt
Status of the task.
Subunit information for 3GPP device
To schedule a MCU tilt set task, follow the steps below.
1. Select Devices ALD List, then select Schedule Tilt from the Commands list..
The Schedule Tilt window displays.
2. Enter the tilt value in degrees.(For information on how the electrical tilt value is defined, refer to
the AISG specification (Ref. [1])
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3. Click Set, then click the Calendar icon.
The Calendar window displays.
4. Enter the time using 24 hour notation, then click the date on which the task should be run. Months
can be selected from the month list, and years may be selected by clicking on the left or right
arrows surrounding the year. Then click Set to store the schedule. Click Close to close the
windows.
NOTE: All information must be entered into this window. Blank hour, minute, or second fields will be
rejected.
The Scheduler runs as a separate thread in the MCU to schedule the tilt operation. Periodically, the thread
retrieves data from the flash memory and checks the date of the retrieved task with the current Date/Time.
When the scheduled time matches with the current time, the scheduler initiates the set tilt operation. The
status of the scheduled task is available as a part of the MCU event logs, as shown below.
The web page is automatically updated every 5 seconds. When the correct value is displayed in the Current
Tilt field, the tilt has been set successfully.
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MCU/Antenna Tilt Settings and XML File Generation
This feature enables the MCU to generate an XML file for each tilt change. The MCU will generate and upload
the XML file to a designated FTP site. This XML file can be used as a base file for generating analysis reports.
The XML files contain the following information:
(Sitename)_(antenna position)_(band)_(date)_(Time).xml
Date Format: DDMMMYYYY
Time Format: HHMMSS (Time in 24 hour Format)
All the above values are retrieved from the MIB to generate the XML file name. See below for an example of
the XML file format.
The above parameters are available as part of the MCU-MIB, AISG-MIB, RET-MIB and 3GPP-MIB. These
details are used to generate the analysis report. Since there is not enough memory to store the XML file, the
MCU must be set up to store the file in an FTP site. See the following section for details.
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" ?>
<Logs>
<AntennaModel>7785.00blue</AntennaModel>
<AntennaSerialNumber>33</AntennaSerialNumber>
<AntennaBand>1800,1900,2100</AntennaBand>
<AntennaBeamWidth1>65</AntennaBeamWidth1>
<AntennaGain1>175</AntennaGain1>
<AntennaBearing>0</AntennaBearing>
<CurrentTiltValue>2.0</CurrentTiltValue>
<MaxTilt>8.0</MaxTilt>
<MinTilt>0.0</MinTilt>
<MechanicalTilt>0.0</MechanicalTilt>
<InstallationDate>5</InstallationDate>
<InstallersId>x</InstallersId>
<BaseStationId>Three</BaseStationId>
<SectorId>G123</SectorId>
<UniqueId>PW2A0123456782</UniqueId>
<Vendor>PW</Vendor>
<aldProductNumber>8000.10P1A1</aldProductNumber>
<aldSerialNumber>2A0123456782</aldSerialNumber>
<HardwareVersion>1100096323R1A(03)</HardwareVersion>
<SoftwareVersion>7000.10P4F3(2.12.64)</SoftwareVersion>
</Logs>
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Generate and Upload the XML FIle
Follow these steps to configure the FTP site details and upload the XML file from the MCU.
1. Go to Report RET Report Configuration.
2. Enter the following information:
Each time the tilt value changes in the RET or 3GPP device, the MCU uploads this data into flash memory to
avoid data loss in case of an MCU reboot. File upload status (both success and failure) is available in the
MCU event logs page (see below). The Event log provides the failure logs, in case of wrong FTP settings.
The user must manually check the event log and correct the FTP settings. By default, the MCU contains the
details in the FTP settings and will not generate any XML file.
Table 4-1 FTP Site Details for XML File Upload
Field Description
Host FTP Host on which the file has to be uploaded
Folder Name Folder name at the FTP server side
Username Login Credentials
Password Password
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Setting the Gain of an AISG TMA
1. Select Devices ALD List. A list of the connected ALDs is displayed.
2. Click the TMA link in the Type column for the unit you want to configure. The TMA Configuration
page for the unit is displayed.
If necessary, select the correct TMA mode by clicking the button Change to Normal/Bypass
mode.
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3. In the field Change Gain To, enter the gain value in dB.
4. Click Set.
The web page is automatically updated every 5 seconds. When the correct value is displayed in
the Current Gain field, the gain has been set successfully.
Downloading and Installing Software
New software for the MCU and the ALDs can be downloaded from a remote server via FTP or HTTP. The
server can be located anywhere in the management network or on a local PC.
When you have downloaded new MCU software, you can restart the MCU and swap to the new software to
verify it. When you have verified that the new software is functioning correctly, you must validate the new
software in order to install it permanently in the MCU. The old software is then erased from the MCU.
However, if you dont want to validate the new software you can revert to the old software.
ALDs can only contain one software version at a time. This means that you cannot revert to the old software
once you have downloaded new software to an ALD.
If the image size of the latest downloaded ALD software is smaller than 128 kB, a copy of this software is
cached in the MCU. This speeds up the subsequent download of software to ALDs of the same type.
Before you can configure a RET System you must make sure you have access to files containing correct
configuration data for the RET modules. Antenna hex files are available at
http://www.powerwave.com/retconfigfiles.asp. Contact Powerwave Technical Support if you encounter any
issues or have additional questions.
NOTE If the MCU is restarted before you have validated the new software, the old software will
automatically be reinstalled.
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FTP Server Setup and MCU Software Updating
Installing the FTP server
If an FTP server is not available on your PC, you must download one. Powerwave recommends a free of use,
open source product called FileZilla. It can be found at http://filezilla.sourceforge.net/.
1. Download the open source (free) FTP server FileZilla from
http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/filezilla/FileZilla_Server_0_9_3.exe?download
2. Run the downloaded program to start the installation.
3. Click I Agree to the licence agreement.
4. Choose Standard as the type of install and click Next.
5. Enter, or browse the destination folder or use the recommended one and click Next.
6. The next screen lets you decide how the FTP server should be started. The default is having the
server started automatically with windows and run as a service. If you later dont need the server,
it can be stopped by the Windows Administrative Tools found in the Control Panel. The other
options should be left as they are. Finally click Install which will start the copy process.
7. When installation says Completed, click Close to exit installation program. The installed FTP
server will be started automatically.
Configuring the FTP server
1. In the pop-up window, click OK to continue.
2. Create a folder (using Windows explorer or similar) where the MCU software can be placed. For
example c:\mcu.
3. Contact Powerwave Technical Support as described at the end of this chapter and request a
copy of the latest MCU software. Copy both the image (*.img) and the checksum file (*.img.sum)
to the c:\mcu folder.
4. Go back to the FTP server window and click edit and choose groups.
5. On the General page, click Add and enter a description for this group, for example MCU
software and then click OK.
6. Select the Shared folders page and click on the left most Add button to add a folder.
7. Choose the folder c:\mcu and click OK.
8. In the directory list, select the folder just added and click on Read in the Files form, and List and
+Subdirs in the Directories form to set permissions of this folder on the FTP server.
9. Close the Group configuration screen by clicking on OK.
10. Choose the menu item Edit once again, and select Users.
11. On the General page, click Add to add a user.
12. Enter the user name anonymous.
13. In the list User should be member of the following group below, highlight the group MCU
software and then click on OK.
14. Close the User configuration screen by clicking on OK.
15. The FTP server is now configured and accepting file transfers by the user anonymous.
Updating the MCU Software
1. Navigate in your web browser to the IP address of the MCU to be updated.
2. Log in with Level4 and the corresponding password.
3. Click on General tab, and choose MCU SW Download.
4. Select ftp as download service and enter the name or IP address of the computer youve installed
the FTP server on. The IP address can be found by starting a Command Prompt on the Windows
computer and run the command ipconfig.
5. Enter the file name of the MCU software image (for instance pw_mcu_software.img) (same file
name as used in Configuring the FTP server, step 3).
6. Enter anonymous as user name and leave the password blank. Then click Set.
7. When the page has been reloaded, click on Start Download.
8. After the download has finished, click on Swap to new SW. The MCU will then reboot with the
new software.
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Downloading and Installing MCU Software
Select General MCU SW Download. The MCU Software Download page is displayed.
Specify the following parameters:
Click Set then click Start Download.
The web page is automatically updated every 10 seconds. When the software has finished downloading the
download status value will change to Successful.
Download service Select the method/protocol (ftp or http) you want to use for downloading data.
Server Enter the IP address or DNS name of the remote server you want to download software
from. Since your laptop will be configured to be the FTP server, simply run the command
ipconfig to find your IP address and enter it as the server.
File name Enter the name of the software file you want to download. You must have the latest
software somewhere on your laptop and this is where you call out to the name
of that file. Example: mcu-7000.00R7A.img.
User name Enter the user name you want to use for logging on to the server.
Password Enter the password for the user name above. If the server requires user name
authentication, you must enter a password every time.
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The table at the bottom of the MCU Software Download page contains the following information:
To install new software in the MCU, swap to the new software by clicking Swap to new software. The MCU
is now restarted with the new software. The text No further information due to restart will be
displayed on the web page.
Current version The software version currently running on the MCU
Downloaded version The new software version that has been downloaded to the MCU, if any.
Software status The current software status of the MCU.
Running new software: New software that has not yet been approved is running
on the MCU. You can still revert to the previous software version.
Running validated software: The software has been approved. You cannot revert
to the previous software version since it is no longer available in the MCU.
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Wait for about 30 seconds for the MCU to restart then select General MCU SW Download again to reload
the MCU Software Download page. If the web page is not displayed correctly, the MCU is still rebooting; wait
a couple of seconds and try again.
When the MCU Software Download page has been reloaded correctly, check that the software status has
been changed to Running new software. If not, the software swap has not been performed.
Verify the new software is functioning correctly by select the web page General MCU SW Download again
and do one of the following:
If the new software is functioning correctly, click Validate new SW to permanently install the new
software. The previous software version is now automatically erased from the system and the
software status is changed to Running validated software.
If the new software is not functioning correctly, click Revert to old SW to restart the MCU and
reinstall the previous software version.
NOTE If the MCU is restarted before you have validated the new software, it will automatically
swap back to the old software.
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Downloading and Installing ALD Software
Select General ALD SW Download. The ALD Software Download page will be displayed. Click the link in
the Current Version column for the ALD you want to download software to. The software download page for
the ALD is displayed.
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Specify the following parameters:
Click Set then click Start Download.
The web page is automatically updated every 10 seconds. When the software has finished downloading the
download status value will change to Successful.
Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click Restart ALD.
Restarting the MCU
There are two types of restart: hard restart and soft restart. A hard restart re-initiates all hardware and
software in the MCU and any ALDs connected to the MCU. It can be used for re-initiating MCUs or ALDs that
are not responding. A hard restart can interrupt the traffic transmitted by AISG TMAs connected to the MCU.
A soft restart restarts the software in the MCU only.
To perform a reset, select General MCU SW Download. The MCU Software Download page is displayed.
Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click Hard restart or Soft Restart depending on what you want to
do.
Download service Select the method/protocol (ftp or http) you want to use for downloading data.
Server Enter the IP address or DNS name of the remote server you want to download software
from.
File name Enter the name of the software file you want to download.
User name Enter the user name you want to use for logging on to the server.
Password Enter the password for the user name above. If the server requires user name
authentication, you must enter a password every time you download software.
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Network Management
Configuring IP Addresses
IP addresses may be either static or dynamic. Static IP addresses are permanent. Dynamic IP addresses are
only allocated for the duration of each communication session, or for some other specified amount of time.
Once the host disconnects from the network, the dynamic IP address goes back into the IP address pool and
can be assigned to another user. In a network with dynamic IP addresses, a DHCP server allocates all IP
addresses upon DHCP requests from the hosts.
To setup static IP addresses, select Network IP Addresses. The web page for configuration of IP
addresses opens.
If you are setting up an IP address on the Site LAN port, make sure that Use DHCP is not checked for this
port.
In the table IP Address Configuration, enter an IP address and a subnet mask for the Local LAN and/or Site
LAN port and click Set.
If you want to configure the default gateway, you can do this before you continue to the next step and restart
the MCU; refer to the Configuring IP Routing section in this chapter.
Scroll down to the bottom of the web page and click Restart MCU.
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To setup a dynamic IP address on the Site LAN port of the MCU, select Network IP Addresses. The web
page for configuration of IP addresses opens.
To make the MCU obtain a dynamic IP address from the DHCP server on the site LAN, check Use DHCP for
the Site LAN port and click Set.
NOTE The values on IP address, subnet mask and default gateway further down on the web page
(see Configuring IP Routing) are now greyed out and will be overridden by values obtained
from the DHCP server on the site LAN.
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Configuring IP Routing
In a network using static IP addresses, you can configure the default gateway for accessing other networks. A
gateway is a network point that acts as an entrance to another network. The computers that control traffic
within your network are gateway nodes.
To setup a default gateway, select Network IP Addresses. The web page for configuration of IP
addresses is displayed.
In the Default Gateway Configuration table, enter the IP address of the default gateway in the Value field and
click Set.
If you want to configure static IP addresses ("Static IP Addresses" on page 5) you can do this before you
continue to the next step and restart the MCU.
NOTE If you have configured the MCU to use DHCP on the Site LAN port (see "Dynamic IP
Address on the Site LAN Port of the MCU" on page 6), the default gateway is obtained from
the DHCP server and can not be configured manually.
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Configuring IP Forwarding
The MCU forwards any IP packets received on the Local LAN port that are addressed to other hosts in the
management network. This means that computers connected to the Local LAN port of an MCU can
communicate with other equipment connected to the site LAN. If IP forwarding is not activated in your version
of the software, contact the Powerwave Technical Help desk as described at the end of this chapter, and
request an upgrade to the newest software version.
Configuring SNMP Settings
The MCU supports SNMP v1, v2 and v3. It is capable of sending SNMP traps to notify an SNMP manager
about certain events. It can generate traps to up to eight (8) SNMP managers simultaneously.
To configure SNMP traps, select Network SNMP Traps. The web page for configuration of SNMP traps is
displayed.
Configure the following parameters for each SNMP manager the MCU should send traps to:
Click Set.
NOTE It is not possible to communicate with equipment on the site LAN via a PPP connection to
the RS-232 port.
Destination Enter the IP address or host name of the SNMP manager.
Community Enter the community that should be used for the SNMP traps.
Confirm community Enter the community once more, to ensure a correct configuration.
Enabled If you want the MCU to send SNMP traps to this destination, select Yes.
Trap version Select the SNMP version the traps should be sent in.
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Configuring NTP Settings
To connect to an NTP server, select Network NTP Settings. The web page for the Network Time Protocol
is displayed.
Enter the IP address or host name of the NTP server(s) you want to use in the Value fields and click Set.
Select the geographical location or time zone of the MCU from the left drop-down list. If you selected a
geographical location in the previous step, use the next one or two drop-down lists to further specify the
geographical location of the MCU.
Click Set.
Contacting Powerwave
Technical support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, according to the terms defined in the
Powerwave Standard Warranty Policy. To contact Powerwave technical support:
In the US:
Call 1-888-797-9283 and select option 3
or e-mail support@pwav.com.
In EMEA:
Call +46 8 540 822 00
or email techsupport@pwav.com
In Asia:
email techsupporthk@pwav.com
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Chapter 5
Maintenance
Introduction
This chapter contains periodic maintenance and performance test procedures for the RET System.
Periodic Maintenance
Periodic maintenance requirements are listed in Table 5-1, as well as the intervals at which the tasks should
be performed.
Troubleshooting
The sections that follow contain a list of problems that could occur and a few suggested actions that can
correct the problem. If the suggested corrective action does not eliminate the problem, please contact your
Powerwave field representative or help line for further instruction. The Status menu contains settings for
configuration and monitoring of alarms. An alarm is defined as an indication a fault has occurred. To optimize
the fault management of the RET System you should go through all alarms and adjust the behavior of the
MCU to fit your requirements. A complete list of alarms is shown in Table 5-2.
Table 5-1 Recommended Periodic Maintenance
Task Interval Action
Inspection of
cables and
connectors
12 months Inspect power and RF cables for signs of damage or wear
(frayed insulation, cracks, punctures, etc.) Check connections to
be sure they are tight.
Optional Perform cable sweeps.
Clean
equipment
Clean as required depending on operating environment.
Table 5-2 Alarm List
Code Description Details Default severity
Default
trap
1 Authentication failure An authentication failure has occurred
on an MCU interface.
Warning Yes
24 MCU overcurrent on port
13
ALD port 1, 2 or 3 on the MCU has
shut down due to overcurrent.
Major Yes
5 Over temperature Temperature in the MCU is higher than
the maximum allowed operating
temperature.
Minor Yes
6 Under temperature Temperature in the MCU is lower than
the minimum allowed operating
temperature.
Minor Yes
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MCU Reset Switch
The MCU has a hard reset switch located next to the Power LED on the front panel. Pressing this switch will
reset all values in the MCU back to factory defaults. Only use this switch as a final option in the event the
MCU locks-up.
714 External alarm #18 An alarm signal has been received on
the alarm port.
Indeterminate Yes
15 Power failure The supply voltage to the MCU is
outside the specified range.
Major Yes
16 ALD does not respond The MCU has lost contact with an
ALD.
RET: Minor
TMA: Major
Yes
17 Different ALD detected The ALD has been changed. Warning Yes
18 ALD software download
failure
The download of software to an ALD
failed.
Minor Yes
19 ALD internal error An internal error has occurred in an
ALD.
RET: Minor
TMA: Minor/
Major
Yes
20 ALD comm error An ALD has produced an invalid
response.
Warning Yes
21 ALD TMA alarm Not used. Is reported as ALD internal
error. (See 19 ALD internal error)
N/A N/A
22 ALD TMA gain out of
range
Not used. Is reported as ALD internal
error. (See 19 ALD internal error
above.)
N/A N/A
23 ALD RET jam The RET tilt mechanism cannot be
operated.
Minor Yes
24 ALD RET temporary jam Not used. N/A N/A
25 ALD RET tilt out of range Not used. Is reported as ALD comm
error. (See 20 ALD comm error
above.)
N/A N/A
26 ALD RET not calibrated The RET is not calibrated, or the
position of the RET has been lost.
Minor Yes
27 ALD RET not scaled No antenna configuration file is
present.
Minor Yes
Table 5-2 Alarm List (Continued)
Code Description Details Default severity
Default
trap
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Alarm handling
Table 5-3 lists the different alarm severities of the system. When an alarm condition ceases, the alarm
severity changes to Cleared.
The Alarm Status LED on the front panel of the MCU will indicate if there are any raised alarms as listed in
Table 5-4.
Table 5-3 Alarm Severity Definitions
Severity Description
Indeterminate An unknown fault or an event not considered to be a fault has occurred.
Warning A fault not affecting normal operation has occurred.
Minor A minor fault hindering normal operation has occurred.
Major A major fault hindering normal operation has occurred.
Critical A fault interrupting normal operation has occurred.
Cleared The alarm has been cleared. (An SNMP trap is sent by default when this
occurs.)
Table 5-4 Alarm Status LED Behavior
Color Pattern MCU Status
Green Stable No alarm
Red Flashing Alarm raised
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Viewing active alarms
To view active alarms, select Status Active alarms. A list of the alarms that are currently active is
displayed.
Configuring Alarms and Control (OUT) Ports
It is possible to configure how each alarm should be handled. You can define the following:
A text string describing the alarm
An action to be performed when the alarm is raised, such as sending of an SNMP trap or on/off
switching of external equipment via the control ports.
An action to be performed when the alarm is cleared, such as sending of an SNMP trap or on/
off switching of external equipment via the control ports.
Code The alarm number identified in Appendix A.
Serial no. The serial number of the device that generated the alarm.
Sector The sector in which the device that generated the alarm is operating.
Description The alarm description.
Severity The configured severity of the alarm.
Time The time the alarm occurred.
ALD status Click the link to go to the Alarm Status page for the ALD.
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Click on Status Alarm model. A list of all available alarms is displayed.
The list contains two rows for each alarm: one row for the clearing of the alarm (Default severity = Cleared),
and one row for the raising of the alarm (Default severity = Indeterminate/Warning/Minor/Major/Critical).
Click Configure to clear or raise an alarm. The Event Configuration page for the alarm is displayed.
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If you want, you can now change the description of the alarm by entering your own Alarm Description.
Define the actions, if any, that should be performed when the alarm is raised/cleared by checking the
corresponding boxes and click Set.
Relay output #1 The outputs of relay 1 will switch state.
Relay output #2 The outputs of relay 2 will switch state.
SNMP trap An SNMP trap will be sent.
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Configuring Triggers for Alarm (IN) Ports
To configure triggers, click on Status Alarm triggers. A list of the alarm ports is displayed.
Enable or disable the alarm port by selecting the corresponding alternative from the Enabled drop-down list. If
you are enabling an alarm, use the Trigger on drop-down list to specify if the alarm should be triggered on the
rising or falling edge of the input signal.
Click Set.
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Monitoring the Status of the RET System
To view the event log, select Status Event Log. A list of latest 100 alarms and events is displayed.
Log time The time when the alarm occurred.
Event type Starting: An alarm was activated
Ceasing: An alarm was cleared
Single: A single event occurred
Event text A description of the event. If the event was caused by an operator, the user
name of the operator is stated first in the event text.
NOTE The Event Log is cleared at hard or soft restart of the MCU.
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Reporting problems and getting technical support
If you experience problems and need technical support from Powerwave, select Status Trouble report.
The trouble report page will be displayed.
Click Generate report to generate a trouble report describing the status of the RET System. When the report
has been generated, an ftp link to the trouble report will appear on the web page. Right-click the ftp link and
select Save Target As. Save the trouble report file on your computer or your network.
Write an e-mail describing your problem, attach the trouble report to the e-mail and send the e-mail to
techsupport@pwav.com. Technical support at Powerwave will get back to you as soon as possible.
Field Replaceable Units
The following units can be replaced in the field on-site by a qualified technician with experience maintaining
RF equipment:
eRET
iRET
MCU
CILOC / I-CILOC / CIN
TMA
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RET
To replace a eRET, follow the steps listed in Table 5-5.
The new eRET must be recalibrated after installation. Follow the steps listed in Calibrating eRET and i-RET
Units in Chapter 3.
iRET
To replace an iRET, follow the steps listed in Table 5-6.
The new iRET must be recalibrated after installation. Follow the steps listed in Calibrating eRET and i-RET
Units in Chapter 3.
Table 5-5 eRET Replacement Procedure
Step Action
1 Verify that cables are labeled correctly, then disconnect all cables including ground cable.
2 Remove any cable ties holding plastic cover in place and remove cover.
3 Remove mounting screws and carefully remove eRET Unit making sure stepping motor wheels un-
hook properly from positioning rack(s).
4 Inspect positioning rack(s) for any damage or missing teeth.
5 Follow the steps outlined in Chapter 3 for the installation of the appropriate eRET Unit housing
starting at step 5.
6 Verify configuration by logging into MCU and following procedures outlined in Chapter 3.
Table 5-6 iRET Replacement Procedure
Step Action
1 Verify that cables are labeled correctly, then disconnect all cables including the ground cable.
2 Remove and retain the two screws holding the iRET motor into the antenna.
3 Slide the iRET motor out of the antenna.
4 Verify that the new iRET motor is turned in the correct orientation, and that the ridges on the side of the
unit match the holes in the antenna.
5 Slide the iRET motor into the antenna until the front plate of the unit touches the antenna base.
6 Insert and tighten the two screws holding the iRET motor to the antenna
7 Re-connect all cables, including the ground cable.
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MCU
When an MCU is replaced, it will be necessary to upload the appropriate antenna configuration table (see
Uploading Antenna Configuration Files to RET Units in Chapter 3.) To replace an MCU, follow the steps
listed in Table 5-7.
CILOC/I-CILOC/CIN
To replace a CILOC, I-CILOC or CIN, proceed as described in the Table 5-8.
TMA
To replace a TMA, follow the procedures outlined in the associated TMA Installation and Service Manual.
Return For Service Procedures
When returning products to Powerwave, the following procedures will ensure optimum response.
Obtaining An RMA
A Return Material Authorization (RMA) number must be obtained prior to returning equipment to the factory
for service. Please contact our Repair Department, based on your location using a method listed in the
Contacting Powerwave section. Failure to obtain this RMA number may result in delays in receiving repair
service.
Repackaging For Shipment
To ensure safe shipment of the equipment, it is recommended that the original package designed for shipping
the amplifier be reused. If it is not available, contact Powerwaves Customer Service Department for packing
materials.
Table 5-7 MCU Replacement Procedure
Step Action
1 Set Power switch to OFF.
2 Verify cables are labeled before disconnecting, then disconnect all cables.
3 Remove mounting screws holding MCU in rack and remove MCU from rack.
4 Mount new MCU in position and secure into place with mounting screws.
5 Connect all cables and apply power.
6 Verify configuration by logging into MCU and following procedures outlined in Chapter 3 for
Configuring Management Connections, and Configuring and Calibrating the System.
Table 5-8 CILOC/I-CILOC/CIN Replacement Procedure
Step Action
1 Verify cables are labeled before disconnecting, then disconnect all cables.
2 Replace CILOC/CIN and reconnect cables.
3 Verify configuration by logging into MCU and following procedures outlined in Chapter 3.
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Contacting Powerwave
In the Americas:
call: +1 714 466 1000 or +1 888 797 9283
press 2 for RMA, Repair and Warranty
press 3 for Technical support
email: rma@pwave.com for RMA, Repair and Warranty
support@pwav.com for Technical support
fax: +1 714 466-5816 for RMA, Repair and Warranty
In EMEA:
call: +46 8 540 822 00
email: techsupport@pwav.com
In Asia:
email techsupporthk@pwav.com
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Chapter 6
Specifications
Introduction
This chapter provides specifications for the RET System.
Table 6-1 MCU Specifications
MCU unit Specifications/Features
+24 V DC voltage range
Nom. current consumption
Max. current consumption
22 to 30 V
4.6 A (V
in
= 24 V)
< 5.0 A (V
in
= 22 V)
-48 V DC voltage range
-39 to -57 V
2.5 A (V
in
= -48 V)
< 3.0 A (V
in
= -39 V)
115/230 V AC voltage range
AC frequency
90250 V RMS
4565 Hz
1.7/1.0 A (V
in
= 115/230 V)
< 2.5 A (V
in
= 90 V)
Generated ALD supply voltage
Output voltage range for +24 V
Output voltage range for others
Internal resistance
Max. output current per connector
(current limited)
Total max. output current
Total min. available surge supply at
start-up (sum of all connectors)
24 VDC
2 V below input voltage value
26 0.5 V (Output current I = 0 A)
< 0.5 O
2.7 A
3.4 A (current limited, sum of all connectors)
> 54 mC during < 10 ms
AISG data rate 9.6kbps, 38.4kbps
Local alarm ports (IN ports)
Output voltage
Output current
5 1 V at open
5 2 mA at closed
Local control ports (OUT ports, 3-pole relays)
Max. input voltage
Max. input current
30 VDC
0.5 A
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Connectors
DC power supply
AC power supply
RET 1-3
Site LAN (Ethernet 10 BaseT)
Local (Ethernet 10/100 BaseT)
RS-232
Local alarm and control ports
Max. conductor cross section
AWG/kcmil
Protection ground terminal
CAP 2 Circuit Universal MATE-N-LOK
350778-1 (AMP)
IEC/EN60320-1 male
IEC 60130-9 (Ed. 3.0) female
4-pole RJ45 MDI
4-pole RJ45 MDI
9-pin D-SUB male
Connector panel,M2 screw
(IN and OUT)
0.14 s s 1.5 mm
Rigid/flexible cable
28 s s 16
M6 screw
Dimensions (WH) 19 in. 1 U
Weight 2.5 kg (5.51 lbs)
Table 6-2 RET Unit Specifications
RET Unit Specifications
Power supply 930 VDC
Current consumption
Start-up surge
During antenna tilting
During all other operating states
< 2 mC (during first 10 ms, in addition to
normal current consumption)
< 500 mA (V
in
< 10 V)
< 400 mA (10 V s V
in
s 19 V)
< 250 mA (V
in
> 19 V)
< 100 mA (V
in
s 19 V)
< 50 mA (V
in
> 19 V)
AISG data rate 9.6kbps
Rack positioning accuracy < 0.8 mm
Table 6-1 MCU Specifications (Continued)
MCU unit Specifications/Features
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Connectors
AISG input/output
IEC 60130-9 (Ed. 3.0) male/female
M6 or M8 screw depending on product version
Dimensions (WHD)
RET in small housing 53 74 217 mm (2.09 2.91 8.54 in.)
RET in large housing 152 82 219 mm (5.98 3.23 8.62 in.)
Weight
RET in small housing
RET in large housing
for 1 positioning rack
for 2 positioning racks
for 3 positioning racks
900 g (2 lbs)
1050 g (2.3 lbs)
1160 g (2.6 lbs)
1270 g (2.8 lbs)
Table 6-2 RET Unit Specifications (Continued)
RET Unit Specifications
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Table 6-3 TMA Unit Specification
TMA Unit Specifications
Power supply
LGP16720
LGP16721
9.030.0 V
10.030.0 V
Current consumption (sum of both branches)
Normal mode
LGP16720
LGP16721
Start-up surge (during first 10 ms, in
addition to normal current consumption)
LGP16720
LGP16721
< 175 mA (V
in
< 19 V)
< 90 mA (V
in
> 19 V)
< 825 mA (V
in
< 19 V)
< 420 mA (V
in
> 19 V)
< 0.5 mC (V
in
< 15 V)
< 1 mC (V
in
> 15 V)
< 1 mC (V
in
< 15 V)
< 2 mC (V
in
> 15 V)
AISG data rate 9.6kbps
Connectors
Node B/ANT port
AISG connector
Type
Pin 6/7 current handling
DIN 7/16 female
M8 screw
IEC 60130-9 (Ed. 3.0) female
s 1.3 A
Dimensions (W H D) 169 273 68 mm (6.65 10.75 2.68 in.)
Weight 5.6 kg (12.35 lbs)
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Table 6-4 CILOC Unit Specification
CILOC Specifications
Power supply 831 V
Current handling s 2.7 A
Current consumption < 50 mA
Max. RF power 55dBm RMS
68dBm peak (Pulse duration <0.5 s)
Idle state biasing Yes
Insertion loss < 0.2dB
RF operational bands 806960 MHz and 17102170 MHz
Return loss at RF ports > 20dB
Lightning current pulse handling 03 kA / 10/350 s
Connectors
Antenna CILOC
AISG output IEC 60130-9 (Ed. 3.0) female
Antenna/BTS RF DIN 7/16 male/female
Protection ground M6 screw
BTS CILOC
AISG input IEC 60130-9 (Ed. 3.0) male
Antenna/BTS RF DIN 7/16 female/male
Protection ground M6 screw
Dimensions (WHD) 48 92 80 mm (1.89 3.62 3.15 in.)
Weight 750 g (1.65 lbs)
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Table 6-5 I-CILOC Unit Specifications
I-CILOC Specifications
Power supply 931 V
Current consumption < 50 mA
Max. RF power 55dBm RMS
68dBm peak (Pulse duration < 0.5 s)
Insertion loss < 0.2dB
RF operational bands 806960 MHz and 17102170 MHz
Connectors
Antenna CILOC
AISG output
Antenna/BTS RF
Protection ground
BTS CILOC
AISG input
Antenna/BTS RF
Protection ground
IEC 60130-9 (Ed. 3.0) female
DIN 7/16 male/female
M6 screw
IEC 60130-9 (Ed. 3.0) male
DIN 7/16 female/male
M6 screw
Dimensions (WHD) 85 165 65mm (3.37 6.5 2.56 in.)
Weight 1600 g (3.75 lbs)
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Table 6-6 CIN Unit Specifications
CIN Unit Specifications
Voltage handling 030 V
Voltage drop, input to output s 1.1 V @ I = 1.5 A
Frequency range 806960 MHz and 17102170 MHz
Insertion loss 0.15dB
Operation conditions
LGP213nn Indoor/outdoor use
02.5 kA 200/700 s
Connectors
DC/AISG
Antenna/BTS RF
SMA
DIN 7/16 female/male
Dimensions 3.46 1.57 2.13 in. (88 40 54 mm)
Weight 1.10 lbs (0.5 kg)
Other Specifications: Remote Electrical Tilt (RET)
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Other Specifications:
Table 6-7 Other Specifications
Lightning protection Specification
Voltage handling -55 to +55 V
Current handling (AISG ports pin 6/7) s 4.9 A
Internal resistance < 0.2 O
AISG data rate 9.6115.2 kbps
Lightning current pulse handling
at AISG ports
05 kA / 8/20 s
03 kA / 10/350 s
at housing 020 kA / 10/350 s
Connectors
AISG connector input/output IEC 60130-9 (Ed. 3.0) male/
female
Protection ground terminal M8 screw
Dimensions 5.90 4.72 3.94 in. (150 120
100 mm)
Weight 2.20 lbs (1.0 kg)
RET System cables
Conductors
DC AWG18 or lower number
RS-485 AWG24 or lower number
Max. current 5 A
DC conductor resistivity (AWG18) 22 mO/m
Cable screening Yes
Connector type 8-pin circular EC 60130-9
(Ed. 3.0) with screw ring locking
LOC MCU cables
RF/DC conductor 2219 SPC (19 0.160 mm)
Shield Yes
Resistivity < 50 mO/m
Capacitance (nom.) 190 pF/m @ 1 kHz
Characteristic impedance (nom.) 26 O @ 10 MHz
Connectors SMASMA or SMASMB
Remote Electrical Tilt (RET) RET System Components
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RET System Components
Table 6-8 and Table 6-11 list the components that make up the RET System. The images in Table 6-8
illustrate the eRET design when seen from the back, showing stepping motor wheels for RET positioning
racks and fixing clips for MET positioning racks.
Antenna Tilt Configuration Files
The antenna tilt configuration files presented below contain information needed by the RET controllers to
identify which antenna type it is connected to. It also contains the necessary data about the antenna in order
to set the correct tilt angle. Antennas delivered with pre-mounted RET units already have the correct antenna
tilt configuration file installed. Files are located at powerwave.com/antenna-tilt-configuration.asp.
Table 6-8 eRET Units
Product
No.
eRET
Design
eRET
Type
1
Antenna
Type
1, 2
8110.10
8110.40
8210.40
SB SB, DB
8211.10
8211.40
8212.10
8212.40
SB DB LB/HB
8220.10
8220.40
DB DB LB/HB
8230.10
8230.40
TB TB
1. SB = Single-Band, DB = Dual-Band, TB = Triple-Band
2. HB = High-Band, LB = Low-Band
Table 6-9 Antenna Tilt Configuration Files
Type File
AISG v 1.1 AISGv1.1_BIN_20100910.zip/AISGv1.1_HEX_20100910.zip
AISG v 2.0 AISGv2.0_BIN_20100910.zip/AISGv2.0_HEX_20100910.zip
AT&T AT&T P65-90 ACF 052011.zip
Ericsson XML Format XML Ericsson AISGv2.0_20100910.zip/XML Legacy Ericsson_20100910.zip
Siemens Legacy XML Format Siemens_20100910.zip
RET System Components Remote Electrical Tilt (RET)
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Table 6-10 RET Model Comparison
AISG 1.1
(default) +
AISG 2.0
(w/ up-
grade)
AISG 1.1
(Siemens)
Ericsson
(P5 - Ericsson
proprietary
protocol
compatible)
AISGv2.0 +
Ericsson P6
AISGv1.1
(default) +
AISGv2.0
(w/ reset) +
Ericsson
(P5 & P6)
AISGv2.0
(default) +
AISGv1.1
(w/ reset) +
Ericsson
(P5 & P6)
Single
Band E-
RET
(small
housing)
7010.00 7012.00 7011.00 7010.05 8110.10 8110.40
Dual Band
E-RET
(large
housing)
7020.00 7020.05 8220.10 8220.40
Triple Band
E-RET
(large
housing)
7030.00 7030.05 8230.10 8230.40
Single
Band E-
RET
(large
housing)
7032.00 70.33.00 7031.00 7032.05 8210.10 8210.40
I-RET
(single mo-
tor for each
band)
8510.10 8510.40
AISG2.0: 7-Series to 8-Series Replacement
AISG1.1: 7-Series to 8-Series Replacement
Table 6-11 iRET Units
Product
number
AISG Standard
8510.10
8510.40
AISG 1.1/V2.0/3GPP
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.
Table 6-12 RET System Products
Product
No.
Description Details
Master Control Units (MCUs)
7070.10 MCU AC Input voltage 115/230 V AC Output voltage 24 V
7070.30 MCU 24 V Input voltage 24 V DC Output voltage 24 V
7070.50 MCU -48 V Input voltage -48 V DC Output voltage 24 V
7072.10 MCU AC LOC Input voltage 115/230 V AC Output voltage 24 V. Built-in Layer One
Converter (SMA connector interface at ALD ports)
7072.30 MCU 24 V LOC Input voltage 24 V DC Output voltage 24 V. Built-in Layer One
7072.50 MCU -48 V LOC Input voltage -48 V DC Output voltage 24 V. Built-in Layer One
Tower Mounted Amplifiers (TMAs)
LGP16720 UMTS 12 dB AISG-compatible TMA with 12 dB gain for UMTS
LGP16721 UMTS VG AISG-compatible TMA with variable gain for UMTS
LGP18607 PCS 12 dB AISG-compatible TMA with 12 dB gain for PCS
LGP18610 PCS 12 dB AISG-compatible TMA with 12 dB gain for PCS
Current Injector Layer One Converters (CILOCs)
7060.00 CILOC ANT 24 V Converter for antenna side mounting, 24 V system
7060.10 CILOC BTS 24 V Converter for BTS side mounting, 24 V system
7060.05 CILOC ANT 24 V Converter for antenna side mounting, 24 V system
7060.15 CILOC BTS 24 V Converter for BTS side mounting, 24 V system
1001940 CILOC BTS 24 V Converter for BTS side mounting, 24 V system
1001983 CILOC ANT 24 V Converter for antenna side mounting, 24 V system
Intelligent Current Injector Layer One Converters (ICILOCs)
7065.00 ICILOC Used with Dual-band TMA DDD - 850 and 1900 MHz
7065.50 ICILOC Used with Dual-band DPX/TMA DD - DPX 850 and TMA 1900 MHz
or TMA 850 MHz or TMA 1900 MHz
Current Injectors (CINs)
LGP213nn CIN OD For indoor and outdoor use an the BTS end together with a LOC
MCU (with SMA connectors at ALD ports)
RS-485 Splitters
7040.13 1:3 RS-485 AISG-compatible. Can be used if daisy-chaining is not possible.
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Lightning Protection and Grounding Equipment
7075.00 Lightning protection For protection of equipment inside the BTS
7075.50 Shield ground For grounding of the RET System cable to the mast structure
RET System cables
7085.05 RET short cable 0.5 m 5-wire cable for MCU to BTS CILOC connection, for Antenna CILOC/
TMA to a RET unit connection, and for daisy-chaining
7085.15 RET short cable 1.5 m See 7085.05
7095.10 RET long cable 10 m 5-wire RET communication cable tower
7095.20 RET long cable 20 m See 7095.10
LOC MCU Cables
7087.05 RF cable LOC MCU
0.5 m SMASMA
RF cable for connecting the ALD ports on a LOC MCU to CINs with
SMA connectors
1.5 m SMASMA
See 7087.05
3.0 m SMASMA
See 7087.05
5.0 m SMASMA
See 7087.05
0.5 m SMASMB
RF cable for connecting the ALD ports on a LOC MCU to CINs with
SMB connectors
1.5 m SMASMB
See 7088.05
Table 6-12 RET System Products (Continued)
Product
No.
Description Details
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3.0 m SMASMB
See 7088.05
5.0 m SMASMB
See 7088.05
DC Power Supply Cable
7082.50 DC power supply
cable 5.0 m
For MCU 24 V and MCU -48 V, equipped with a MATE-N-LOK
connector at the MCU end. You also need a separate connector
that fits your DC power source to mount at the other end of the
power cable. This is not supplied by Powerwave. (The color coding of
the DC power cable is black = positive).
Table 6-12 RET System Products (Continued)
Product
No.
Description Details
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Appendix A
Software License Information
This product includes software published under the GNU General Public License (GPL). If you would like a
copy of the GPL source code in this product, please call Powerwave Technical Support.
This product also includes software published under the following licenses:
Copyright 1989, 1991, 1992 by Carnegie Mellon University
Derivative Work - 1996, 1998-2000
Copyright 1996, 1998-2000 The Regents of the University of California
All Rights Reserved
Permission to use, copy, modify and distribute this software and its documentation for any purpose
and without fee is hereby granted, provided that the above copyright notice appears in all copies
and that both that copyright notice and this permission notice appear in supporting documentation,
and that the name of CMU and The Regents of the University of California not be used in
advertising or publicity pertaining to distribution of the software without specific written permission.
CMU AND THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA DISCLAIM ALL
WARRANTIES WITH REGARD TO THIS SOFTWARE, INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS. IN NO EVENT SHALL CMU OR THE REGENTS OF THE
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER RESULTING FROM THE
LOSS OF USE, DATA OR PROFITS, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE
OR OTHER TORTIOUS ACTION, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR
PERFORMANCE OF THIS SOFTWARE.
Copyright (c) 2001-2003, Networks Associates Technology, Inc. All rights reserved.
Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted
provided that the following conditions are met:
Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the
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the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
Neither the name of the Networks Associates Technology, Inc. nor the names of its contributors may be
used to endorse or promote products derived from this software without specific prior written permission.
THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS `ÀS
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PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS OR
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Copyright (c) 2003, Sparta, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Neither the name of the Networks Associates Technology, Inc. nor the names of its contributors
may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software without specific prior writ-
ten permission.
Copyright 1998 by Carnegie Mellon University. All Rights Reserved.
Permission to use, copy, modify, and distribute this software and its documentation for any purpose
and without fee is hereby granted, provided that the above copyright notice appear in all copies and
that both that copyright notice and this permission notice appear in supporting documentation, and
that the name of CMU not be used in advertising or publicity pertaining to distribution of the
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NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY
DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
(INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR
SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER
CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY,
OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE
USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
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