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you will be able to install the ION-M master

unit and remote unit
you know details about the fibre connection
and optical basics
you will be able to commission an ION-M
optical distribution system
you will understand all parts of the ION-M
master unit
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ION-M remote unit

fibre connection and installing
ION-M master unit (all parts, mini master)
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1. Remote Unit
Installation
Connection
Fibre connection
special RU versions
(UMTS - HP, single band)
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The unit has to be mounted

vertically, fans in top position.
To ensure sufficient airflow a
distance between wall and
remote unit of at least 50mm has to
be kept for each cabinet side. If this
minimal distance of 50mm is reached
at two of the cabinet sides, a
distance of at least 200mm has to be
observed for the remaining two
sides. At top and bottom a minimal
distance of 50mm has to be kept, as
well.
The unit may also be mounted on
poles. Suitable pole mounting kits
are available.
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Air inlet
Air outlet
Amplifiers
PSU
Optical module
PSU
Distribution unit
GSM NSO
(E)GSM duplexer
GSM1800/UMTS
duplexer
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Fan housing
Air inlet
Air outlet
Control board
PSU
GSM NSO
Optical module
UMTS
NSO
(E)GSM duplexer
GSM1800/UMTS
duplexer
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1. Hang the backside heat

sink parts into the screws of
the mounting rack.
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Heat
Heat distribution
unit
distributor
Remote
RU
unit
2. Fit the pins at the back of the heat distribution unit

(of the remote unit) into the bore holes provided in
both sides of the heat sink backside and fasten the
unit with the 16 M5 Allen screws.
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3. Tighten the six M 8

nuts to fasten the units to
the m ounting rack.
M 8 nuts
M8 nuts
Heat sink
frontside,
left half
Heat sink
backside,
right half
4. Install one half of the heat sink

frontside by fitting the bore holes on
its back into the pins on the heat
distribution unit.
5. Fasten this part with eight Allen
screws M5x16 (using e.g. a Thandled driver as illustrated below).
Heat distribution unit
Heat distributor RU
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AC-Connection
Caution: make sure that AC
is switched off before
connecting or disconnecting
Antennas are connected to the
antenna terminal. Do not use
tools to turn connector. Fasten it
only by hand.
Two connectors are provided for
external alarms
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In case options for AC supply

are used the following wiring
has to apply.
The switch box has to be
connected before the
insulating transformer
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Output power in DL:
GSM 900 MHz:
+ 24 dBm (up to 16 carr.); +30 dBm (up to 4 carr.)
DCS 1800 MHz
+ 27 dBm (up to 16 carr.); +33 dBM (up to 4 carr.)
UMTS 2100 MHz
+ 40 dBm (one carr.)

+ 37 dBm (two carr.)
+ 34 dBm (four carr.)
Power consumption:
max. 450 Watts (Triband)
Antenna connection:
N-type, male
Mechanical size:
831x156x147 mm
Weight:
approx. 20 kg
Cascading up to 4 ION-M9/18/21C using one fibre is possible (also using optical splitter
in MU). Make sure that minimum optical wavelength difference from one RU to each
other RU in this case is 0.4 nm (By choosing the correct optical interface module).
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#The MMR21P is intended for UMTS only. It offers high DL output power in the same
size as standard MMR.
Also available as MMR21PD with additional UL diversity path, that requires a second
fibre.
Output power in DL:
UMTS 2100 MHz
+ 43 dBm (one carr.)

+ 40 dBm (two carr.)
+ 36 dBm (four carr.)
+ 32,5 dBm (eight carr.)
+ 30 dBm (12 carr.)
Power consumption:
max. 280 Watts
max. opt. Loss to MU: 5 dB (recommended, 10 dB max.)

Antenna connection:
N-type, male
Mechanical size: 831x156x147 mm

Weight:
approx. 20 kg
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Proper fibre installation is essential for reliable operation of the
whole system.
Clean fibres in case optical performance gets worse.
Clean fibres only according to Andrew recommended cleaning
procedure.
Always disconnect units during splicing process, otherwise optical
components may be damaged.
The MMR-system is a WDM system. Optical loss in DL and UL
might vary due to different optical wavelengths
OTDR measurements have to be performed with both optical
wavelenghts (1310 and 1550 nm) and in both directions
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Behind each optical transceiver the UL & DL band ports required for levelling the individual
bands are located. Thus, the transceiver has to be removed for the levelling procedure.
In case of multi-band / single-user systems, instead of combiners the subrack is equipped
with BTS-connect units providing either one BTS connector for levelling or two separate
connectors, one each for UL and DL.
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For single-band or single-user systems a stand-alone subrack equipped with three OTRX
plus BTS-connect units, and one power supply unit (PSU) is available. This subrack type
provides additional space for a control unit to be upgraded as mini master unit .
For single-band applications such a subrack is equipped with one combiner or

BTS-connect unit per OTRX.
For single-user setup this subrack can be equipped with the BTS-connect 3:3
(one input per band) or the standard BTS-connect
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Use this button to shorten the boot delay of 2 min, by pressing this button approx. 5
seconds after voltage supply has been connected, to directly start the boot process.
To initiate a reset if the system is not responding any more by pressing the button for
approx. 5 seconds.
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As long as the button is pressed
Modem 1 voltage off
When button is released
Modem 1 voltage on
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Two bands can be supplied via these SMA connectors as well as the -50 dB required
for the modem (will be decoupled by the system when at least one band is connected).
RF1 OUT / RF2 OUT
to master unit
RF1 IN / RF2 IN
from BTS
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Open the SIM card drawer of the MC35 by pressing the push button
(e.g. with a pen).
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If the standard MC35 modem is equipped, the green LED indication is as follows:
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If the optional monitor and keyboard (see chapter 3.4.1) are not equipped, a laptop can be
connected to the RMC using a standard RS232 null modem cable.
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The power supply section comprises the power supply units as well as the AC primary
switches for the unit and the DC switches, by which the subracks can be switched on or off
individually.
The system operates on the n+1 redundancy principle, i.e. one (redundant) power supply can
be equipped to take over in case of failure of another power supply unit. The power supply
units are designed for a hot-plug system, thus it is possible to exchange
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In small MMR optical distribution systems the MMR mini master can be used instead of
installing a fully equipped master unit with a sophisticated controller. This mini master can
contain up to 3 optical interfaces. It is implemented in a 3 HU 19 Rack. The operation and
installation of this mini-master+ is part of a dedicated training session.
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The optional system alarmboard is always

located in the 1st rack of a master unit, in the
optical and combining section.
The alarmboard provides eight alarm inputs,
eight alarm outputs, as well as a summary alarm
output (generally one closed and one open).
The board also provides a green (operation)
LED.
Whenever there is a failure triggering an alarm
occurring somewhere in the system,
a summary alarm is raised and can be retrieved
e.g. by establishing a connection between a
summary alarm relay and the alarm input of the
BTS.
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Optionally, the master unit can be equipped with

the GSM modem MC35. In that case the BTS
cable(s) must be connected at the corresponding
modem connector(s).
The location of the modem depends on the
customer configuration. The first modem may
also be located in the RMC-600.
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Hard wired installation of mains supply for the unit requires an easily accessible
separation device in the mains circuit.
Make sure that an appropriate circuit breaker and an overcurrent limiting device are
connected between mains and unit.
A connection of mains supply to a power socket requires the power socket to be
nearby the unit.
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In order to switch on the unit, switch the AC primary switches (one for
each power supply) to position ON.
The power supply units are counted from left to right (1-8). Also, switch
the DC switches of all equipped subracks to position ON.
A mini master unit operates without an ON/OFF switch, thus for power
supply, connect mains.
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Each transceiver is equipped with a display showing its address (or an Error
indication).
Set the address by using the Mode button to choose the digit to be set,
adjust the digit with the Set button and confirm with the Mode button when
the desired value is reached.
For addressing transceivers of a cascaded system, observe that addresses
may only be set according to the following table.
The addresses of the connected remote units will be set automatically.
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To commission the system, the optical transceivers must be removed for levelling. Before,
the DC switch of the corresponding subrack must be switched to position Off.
To remove the transceiver, loosen the four captive screws by which each transceiver is
fastened to the subrack. Use the grip to pull the transceiver out.
For levelling, plug in the levelling adapter* that is part of the delivery at the position of the
transceiver and fasten it with the two captive screws. Connect a spectrum analyzer to the
band connectors of the adapter. The adapter connectors are SMA female, thus the
spectrum analyzer requires SMA male.
* If no levelling adapter is available, connect a spectrum analyzer to the DL band ports at the
back of the subrack. The band ports are SMS male connectors, thus the spectrum analyzer
requires SMS female. Connect the base stations one after the other at the port connectors
(P1-P4, corresponding to their software addresses) of the respective band combiner** or,
depending on the individual customer configuration, at the connectors of the BTS-connects,
splitters or modem and adjust the DL level by means of the corresponding stepless
attenuators*** until the required level is reached.
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In order to reach the specified output power the following input levels at the optical MU
have to be adjusted:
Values are given as

a sample only. For
correct settings refer
to the input power
values displayed
from the SW.
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In order to reach the specified output power the following input levels at the optical MU
have to be adjusted:
Values are given as

a sample only. For
correct settings refer
to the input power
values displayed
from the SW. They
are depending on
installed HW and
SW in your system.
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Variable
attenuators:
Red mark at
start and stop
position.
Note: The probe ports are only for general measuring purpose, not for levelling the
system. The levelling has to be carried out as described in the following.
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Measurement points at Master Unit subrack

Connect your spectrum analyser to the appropriate ports in order being able
to adjust the levels for each band given in the following table. The optical
loss on the link to the RU is compensated by the auto levelling software.
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For the MMR system only a reference level

has to be adjusted in DL path.
For levelling purpose a measurment adapter is
available.
It offers quick and simple access to the
measuring ports at the MU - DL
It protects the MU RF connectors against
mechnical damage
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Note: Each transceiver is equipped with a

display showing its address (or an Error
indication). This address is pre-defined and
factory-set. In case of an upgrade or change
set the address as follows:
Use the select/set button to choose the digit
to be set, adjust the digit with the counter
button and confirm with the select/set button
when the desired value is reached. Every
address has to be unique in the system
Grip
Display
Select/Set
Counter
Note: Addresses from 1 to 124 are used for

point to point connection (one Remote per
OTRX)
Addresses from 128 to 252 are used for
cascaded remotes.
Connectors used for WLAN option
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The varying optical loss on fibres between MU and MMR is equalised by

meaning of an auto-levelling function. This will guarantee always the
same gain on the DL/UL path from Remote antenna connector to
Master OTRX.
This function is included in the system control software. This makes
sure that, even if due to dirt etc., the optical loss increase the system
performance is kept.
The further system setup is done with this auto-levelling function.
The autolevelling will be described in the software training.
Master Unit
Remote Unit
Connection to:
Antenna or
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Fibre
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In order to guarantee required system performance, the

gain in UL/DL is unbalanced. (UL gain is higher than DL
gain) The BTS settings have to be performed in a way as if
working with TMA.
If this is not wanted, a fixed attenuator may be fitted in the
UL path inside the MU, or the auto-levelling may be
switched off and attenuations are set manually.
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Due to auto-levelling the gain is kept constant, no matter about

optical attenuation on the fibre link MU - RU (max. 10 dB opt.)
For Rel. 2, Rev 2 systems in following the DL gain is given:
Optimisation
IICP
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GSM 900 MHz
21,5 dB
28,5 dB
GSM 1800 MHz
26,5 dB
33,5 dB
UMTS
23,5 dB
28,5 dB
UL gain is given before, dependent on optimisation
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Alarms generated in the RU are

forwarded through the fibre to the
MU.
Fibre failures are monitorred by the
MU and the RU
Processing for all alarms are done
in the MU (RMC)
Alarms and status information may
be forwarded by modem to the
OMC or via the alarm board to the
BTS / Node B
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Following alarms are indicated from LED at

connector flange:
LED off: no power
LED green:
No alarm
LED yellow:
Alarms not directly related to RU
LED red:
External alarms
Optical RX alarm
all ALC alarms
Alarms directly related to RU
Power alarms 12 & 28 V
Temperature
Fan
I2C Bus
Optical TX alarm
Amplifier power down
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The SAB is used to forward and receive alarms to/from external

connections (p.e. Node-B, BTS, shelter doors)
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SRMU Alarms
Fibre optic RX/TX alarm
Bus I2C failure
System temperature
Fibre optic DL/UL current
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RU Alarms
Fibre optic DL/UL current
Fibre Optic RX/TX alarm
Optical loss has changed
Power supply 12/28 V

failure
Optical loss out of range

Amplifier 1...3 failure
Fan failure
Bus I2C failure
Amplifier 1...3 ALC DL/UL

alarm
System temperature
Unit unavailable
External 1...4 alarm
External 1...4 output
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The following training section are dealing with:

Maintenance
Alarmhandling
Software introducion
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you will be able to install the ION-M master

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The unit has to be mounted

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1. Hang the backside heat

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2. Fit the pins at the back of the heat distribution unit

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3. Tighten the six M 8

4. Install one half of the heat sink

Heat distribution unit

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In case options for AC supply

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+ 24 dBm (up to 16 carr.); +30 dBm (up to 4 carr.)

DCS 1800 MHz

+ 27 dBm (up to 16 carr.); +33 dBM (up to 4 carr.)

UMTS 2100 MHz

+ 40 dBm (one carr.)

max. 450 Watts (Triband)

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UMTS 2100 MHz

+ 43 dBm (one carr.)

max. 280 Watts

max. opt. Loss to MU: 5 dB (recommended, 10 dB max.)

Mechanical size: 831x156x147 mm

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