044-05288-B Remote Electrical Tilt (RET) 05.2008

ANTENNAS
RET
RET SYSTEM
INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL
Installation and Service Manual
044-05288 Rev B May 2008

DECLARATION OF CONFORMANCE
Hereby, Powerwave Technologies Sweden AB declares that the antenna line
device communication equipment described in this document is in conformity
with the relevant provision(s) of the directives RTTE 99/5/EG LVD 73/23/EEG.
Stockholm 2004-09-03
Mattias Nyström
Manager, Product Development
© 2008 Powerwave Technologies Incorporated. All rights reserved.
Powerwave Technologies, and the Powerwave logo are registered trademarks. All other brand or
product names that appear in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks owned by the
respective companies or organizations.
Read this manual carefully before installing the Powerwave 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 AB and its
subsidiaries disclaim any and all liability in case of non-compliance with, or non-observance of the
instructions in this manual.
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 AB has no liability for typing errors in this document or
damages of any kind that result from the use of this document.
This Powerwave product is designed to operate within the Normal Operating (typical operating) ranges
or conditions specified in this document. Operation of this equipment beyond the specified ranges in
this document may cause (1) spurious emissions that violate regulatory requirements; (2)
the equipment to be automatically removed from service when maximum thresholds are exceeded; or
(3) the equipment to not perform in accordance with its specifications. It is the Operator's responsibility
to ensure this equipment is properly installed and operated within Powerwave operating specifications
to obtain proper performance from the equipment and to comply with regulatory requirements.
Remote Electrical Tilt (RET) Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
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.
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Revision Record Remote Electrical Tilt (RET)
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 i-RET and MCU R9F firmware
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Remote Electrical Tilt (RET) Abbreviations
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
CLI Command Line Interface
DB Dual-Band
DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
DNS Domain Name System
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
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
NWM NetWay Manager™
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Abbreviations Remote Electrical Tilt (RET)
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
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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
RET Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
i-RET Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
TMAs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
CILOCs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
ICILOCs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
CINs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Lightning Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Software and Data Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
System Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Chapter 2 - Controls, Indicators, and Connections

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
MCU / LOC MCU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
MCU Reset Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
LOC MCU Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
DC Power Supply Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
RET Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
TMAs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
I-CILOC Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Cable Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Dimensioning RET System Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Cable Reliefs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Connector Vulcanization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Antenna Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
RET Unit Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Small Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Large Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
MCU Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
TMA Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
CILOC and RET System Cable Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Separate RET System Cable Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Basic RF Feeder Cable Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
RF Feeder Cable Installation with TMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
Lightning Protection Module Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22
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Alarm (IN) and Control (OUT) Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22

Alarm (IN) Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22
Alarm Port Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23
Control (OUT) Port Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24
Relay Port Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24
Preparing the Power Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25
Initial Start-up Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25
Establishing a Local Management Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25
Windows 2000 Configuration for Dynamic IP Addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26
Windows XP Configuration for Dynamic IP Addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26
Connecting the PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26
Accessing the Webpages of the MCU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26
Access Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26
MCU Login . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27
Configuring Management Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28
Workflow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28
Setting up IP Addresses on the MCU Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29
Static IP Addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29
Dynamic IP Address on the Site LAN Port of the MCU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30
Configuring the DHCP server in the MCU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-31
Setting Up IP Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32
Restarting the MCU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32
Connecting the MCU to the Site LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-33
Setting up SNMP Traps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-33
Configuring and Calibrating the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-34
Workflow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-34
Entering MCU Identification Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-35
Configuring Device Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-35
Switching between AISGV1.1 and AISGV2.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-36
Uploading Antenna Configuration Files to RET Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-37
Entering RET Installation and Configuration Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38
Calibrating RET and i-RET Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-43
Device Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-44
Scanning for New ALDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-44
Setting the Electrical Tilt of a RET Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-46
Setting the Gain of an AISG TMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-47
Downloading and Installing Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-48
FTP Server Setup and MCU Software Updating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-49
Installing the FTP server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-49
Configuring the FTP server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-49
Updating the MCU Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-49
Downloading and Installing MCU Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-50
Downloading and Installing ALD Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-53
Restarting the MCU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-54
Network Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-55
Configuring IP Addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-55
Configuring IP Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-57
Configuring IP Forwarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-58
Configuring SNMP Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-58
Configuring NTP Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-59
Contacting Powerwave Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-59
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Chapter 4 - Maintenance
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Periodic Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
MCU Reset Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Alarm handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Viewing active alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Configuring Alarms and Control (OUT) Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Configuring Triggers for Alarm (IN) Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Monitoring the Status of the RET System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
Reporting problems and getting technical support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
Field Replaceable Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
RET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
i-RET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
MCU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
CILOC/I-CILOC/CIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
TMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
Return For Service Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
Obtaining an RMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
Repackaging for Shipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
Chapter 5 - Specifications
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Other Specifications: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
RET System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Appendix 5 - Software License Information
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Figure 1-1 System overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
Figure 1-2 Standard MCU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3
Figure 1-3 RET modules (small and large) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3
Figure 1-4 Dual Band Antenna with Two i-RET Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4
Figure 1-5 TMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4
Figure 1-6 CILOC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4
Figure 1-7 Current Injector (CIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5
Figure 1-8 Lightning protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6
Figure 1-9 Management protocol hierarchy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6
Figure 2-1 MCU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1

Figure 2-2 LOC MCU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
Figure 3-1 Required Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1

Figure 3-2 Separate RET System Cable Configuration; Installation Option (a). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2
Figure 3-3 RF Feeder Configurations Installation Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3
Figure 3-4 I-CILOC Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4
Figure 3-5 Cable Relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5
Figure 3-6 Mounting the MCU in a 19" rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-11
Figure 3-7 Lightning Protection Module Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-22
Figure 3-8 Grounding Cable Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-22
Figure 3-9 Alarm Sensing Port (IN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-23
Figure 3-10 Relay Ports (OUT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-24
Figure 3-11 MCU Alternative Power Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-25
Figure 3-12 MCU Login Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-27
Figure 3-13 User Name Pop-up Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-28
Figure 3-14 ALD Software Download Screen
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Table 2-1 MCU LED Indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
Table 3-1 Required Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1

Table 3-2 Default Access Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-27
Table 4-1 Recommended Periodic Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1

Table 4-2 Alarm List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
Table 4-3 Alarm Severity Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3
Table 4-4 Alarm Status LED Behavior. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3
Table 4-5 RET Replacement Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-10
Table 4-6 i-RET Replacement Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-10
Table 4-7 MCU Replacement Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-11
Table 4-8 CILOC/I-CILOC/CIN Replacement Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-11
Table 5-1 MCU Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2

Table 5-2 RET Unit Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-4
Table 5-3 TMA Unit Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-5
Table 5-4 CILOC Unit Specification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6
Table 5-5 I-CILOC Unit Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-7
Table 5-6 CIN Unit Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-8
Table 5-7 Other Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-9
Table 5-8 RET Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-10
Table 5-9 RET System Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-10
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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) and integrated Remote Electrical Tilt (i-RET) 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.
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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.
ALDs, such as
TMA RET
AISG: RS-485 / Coaxial
MCU
· Web browser · HTTP

· NetWay Manager · SNMP
· Text Terminal · Telnet
Local Management
LAN
Data Communications
Network
· Web browser
· NetWay Manager
· Text Terminal
ALD033-3
Remote Management
Figure 1-1 System overview

RET system component part numbers and descriptions are listed in Chapter 5.
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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

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
RET Units
A RET unit consists of one, two, or three stepping motors that can be connected to the positioning racks used
for adjusting the electrical down tilt of MET antennas. When it receives a command from the MCU, a stepping
motor moves the positioning rack up or down to achieve the desired antenna tilt angle.
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 1-3.
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.
ALD006-2
ALD080-1
Figure 1-3 RET modules (small and large)
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i-RET Units
The i-RET units are integrated in the Powerwave 8000 series antennas. They perform the same actions as a
standard RET. Each i-RET unit controls one band on an antenna so, for example, dual band antennas will
contain two i-RET units as shown in Figure 1-4.
i-RET i-RET
Figure 1-4 Dual Band Antenna with Two i-RET Units

i-RET Antennas also contain an Absolute Position Sensor, which is a passive unit that tracks the tilt position of
the antenna. If an i-RET is removed from its antenna, the antenna is held into position. When a new i-RET is
installed (or the existing i-RET 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 1-5.
Figure 1-5 TMA
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CILOCs
The CILOCs use an ordinary RF feeder cable to transfer DC power and AISG signalling to ALDs, such as
RETs.
Figure 1-6 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.
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 1-7 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 1-8 Lightning protection
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.
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.
System Management
The RET System can be managed locally or remotely. Local management is performed using a PC connected
to the serial interface (RS-232) or 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, an SNMP agent
and a Command Line Interface (CLI). This makes it possible to manage the RET System using a web
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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.)
MCU Command Line Web Internal SNMP

Application Interface Server Functions Agent
Telnet HTTP FTP, SCP DHCP, NTP SNMP

Application
Protocol Layer
SSH
SSL
Transport Layer
TCP UDP
Network Layer IP
Data Link Layer PPP MAC
Physical Layer
(External I/F)
ALD007-8
RS-232 Ethernet
Figure 1-9 Management protocol hierarchy
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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).
AC Supply and Fuse (on back panel)
Control ports
Alarm ports RS-232
ALD Ports DC Supply
Local LAN Site LAN
Figure 2-1 MCU
AC Supply and Fuse (on back panel)
Power
Control ports
Alarm ports RS-232
ALD Ports DC Supply
Local LAN Site LAN
Figure 2-2 LOC MCU
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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
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.
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.
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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:
Size 1 SW 10
SW 10/
TX20 SW 13
ALD089-1
ALD091-1
ALD092-1
ALD090-1
ALD078-1
ALD093-2
ALD079-2
Figure 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.
a.
RET
module
Feeder
ALD034-3
MCU
Base station
Figure 3-2 Separate RET System Cable Configuration
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.
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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).
RET RET
module module
AISG TMA
CILOC
Feeder
Feeder
CILOC
MCU CILOC MCU
Base station Base station

Figure 3-3 RF Feeder Configurations Installation Options
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
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DC port. The I-CILOC converts the RF sub-carrier into RS-485 data distributes the data and DC power to the
AISG RET port.
RET
module
TMA
CIN
I-CILOC
Feeder
LOC
CIN
MCU
Diplexer
UMTS 1900
Node-B TDMA 850
Duplexed
Figure 3-4 I-CILOC Installation
Cable Installation
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.
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ALD049-3
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.
Antenna Installation
For instructions on how to mount the MET antenna, refer to the appropriate antenna mounting instructions.
RET Unit Installation

The following sections describe the steps for installing the RET unit.
WARNING: RF radiation can cause serious harm. If you mount the RET unit on an antenna
that is already in place, make sure that all RF signals to the antenna are turned off.
Small Housing
Follow the steps listed below to install a RET 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.
1
2
ALD008-2
4 3
3
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5. Pull the positioning rod slowly, until it stops, then apply the grease (supplied) to all four sides of
the rod.
ALD058-3
6. Attach the adapter plate to the bottom of the antenna using the supplied torx screws.
CAUTION: Over-tightening screws may damage the threads. Tighten screws firmly, by hand.
Use as many screws as possible to fasten the plate (3 or 5 depending on the number of holes).
ALD009-3
7. Remove the plastic cover from the back of the RET unit. If the cover is difficult to remove,
carefully insert a screwdriver in the slot at the bottom of the RET unit to ease removal.
CAUTION: Do not use excessive force when inserting the screwdriver. This can damage the
plastic cover.
ALD010-5
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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.
ALD011-4
9. Insert the four steering pins on top of the RET unit into the grooves on the adapter plate.
10. Slide the RET unit diagonally towards the back of the antenna until the steering pins reach the
dedicated holes.
11. Make sure the stepping motor wheel hooks onto the notches on the positioning rod.
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 RET unit so it can be pushed back in again by the stepping
motor wheel.
10
11 9
ALD050-3
12. Hook the mounting clamp onto the flange of the adapter plate and fasten the RET unit by pulling
the clasp fully downwards. Make sure the catch locks the clasp in place when you reach the down
position.
ALD014-3
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13. Attach the plastic cover to the back of the RET unit.
ALD015-2
14. Ground the RET unit by connecting a grounding cable to the ground screw.
SW 10/
SW 13
ALD086-2
15. 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.
r
Secto
RET Serial No
Antenna Model
ALD046-5
Antenna Serial No
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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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.
2 1
ALD070-2
4 3
3
5. Pull out the positioning rods so that they are fully extended, and apply grease – delivered in a
plastic tube together with the RET unit – to all sides of the positioning rods.
ALD071-3
6. Remove the plastic cover from the back of the RET unit.
ALD072-3
7. Slide the RET onto the positioning rods (A) making sure that the stepping motor wheels hook onto
the notches on the positioning rods (B). Secure the RET unit onto the antenna using the three M6
screws (C). The tightening torque must be 5–7 Nm (3.7–5.2 ft lb)
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SW 10
B
A
ALD074-4
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.
8. Attach the plastic cover to the back of the RET unit.

ALD075-2
9. Pull to tighten the cable ties and cut away the loose ends.
ALD085-1
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
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r
Secto
RET Serial No
ALD076-3
Antenna Model
Antenna Serial No
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.
NOTE 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.
MCU Installation
Mount the MCU in the 19-inch rack using screws as illustrated in Figure 3-6.
ALD016-5
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 rack’s 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.
TMA Secto
r
TMA Serial No
ALD060-3
Write down the TMA serial number and the Sector in which the connected antenna will be operating for future
system configuration purposes.
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.
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CILOC and RET System Cable Installation

The following sections describe the procedures for installing CILOC and RET cables.
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).
Separate RET System Cable Installation

1. Verify that the RF jumper cable from the BTS is connected to the antenna
ANTENNA
ALD051-2
BTS / Node B
2. Use a RET System cable to connect one of the RET ports of the MCU to the RET unit.
ANTENNA
ALD052-2
MCU
MODULE
3. If you have several RET units, or other ALDs that you want to connect, daisy-chain these
modules using RET System cables.
ALD053-2
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4. Secure all RET System cables to the structure, leaving excess cable for strain relief.
Fasten
all cables!
ALD049-3
ALD047-3
NOTE Verify that sufficient cable is available for strain relief at each AISG connector.
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
b)
Alt
BTS
CILOC
a) BTS RF
BTS
CILOC
ALD031-7
CABINET CABINET
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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.
ANTENNA
BTS Do not mount lightning

CILOC protection above the
BTS CILOC!
ALD038-7
2. Connect the RF feeder/RF jumper cable to the ANT RF port of the BTS CILOC.
BTS
CILOC
ALD017-8
3. Mount the Antenna CILOC directly on the RF port of the antenna.
ANTENNA
ANTENNA
ALD032-7
CILOC
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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4. Connect the RF jumper cable from the RF feeder/base station to the Antenna CILOC.
ANTENNA
ANTENNA
CILOC
ALD018-13
5. Connect the RET unit to the Antenna CILOC using a RET System cable.
ANTENNA
RET ANTENNA
MODULE CILOC
ALD020-11
6. If you have several RET units, or other ALDs that you want to connect, daisy-chain these
modules by using RET System cables. ALD057-2
7. Connect the RET port of the BTS CILOC to one of the AISG ports of the MCU by using a RET
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System cable.
MCU
MODULE
BTS
CILOC
ALD021-9
8. Secure all RET System cables to the structure.
9. Secure all RET System cables to the structure leaving excess cable for strain relief
Fasten
all cables!
ALD049-3
ALD047-3
RF Feeder Cable Installation with TMA

b)
Alt
BTS
CILOC
a) BTS RF
BTS
CILOC
ALD031-7
CABINET CABINET
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.
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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
ANTENNA
BTS Do not mount lightning

CILOC protection above the
BTS CILOC!
ALD038-7
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.
2. Connect the RF feeder/RF jumper cable to the ANT RF port of the BTS CILOC or CIN.
BTS
CILOC
ALD017-8
3. For AISG TMA installations, connect the RF feeder cables to the TMA.
TMA
S 0
BT
ALD022-12
BTS
CILOC
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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.
NOTE On AISG TMA installations, the feeder from the BTS CILOC must be connected to the
BTS 0 port on the TMA.
4. Connect the RF ports of the TMA to the antenna ports using jumper cables.
ANTENNA
ALD023-8
TMA
5. For AISG TMA installations, connect the RET unit to the TMA using a RET System cable.
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.
RET
MODULE
ANTENNA
TMA
ALD024-6
6. Write down the following information for future system configuration purposes
❑ TMA serial number
❑ I-CILOC serial number (if used)
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❑ Sector in which the connected antenna will be operating
TMA Secto
r
TMA Serial No
ALD060-3
7. If you have other ALDs that you want to connect, daisy-chain these modules by using RET
system cables.
ALD057-2
8. Connect the RET port of the BTS CILOC or CIN to one of the RET ports of the MCU by using a
RET system cable.
MCU
MODULE
BTS
ALD025-10
CILOC
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9. Secure all RET system cables to the structure leaving sufficient cable for strain relief.
Fasten
all cables!
ALD049-3
ALD047-3
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Lightning Protection Module Installation

Follow the steps below to install the lightning protection module.
NOTE The lightning protection should be mounted outside the base station, as close to the wall
entrance as possible.
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.
ALD098-2
ALD097-1
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.
SW 13
ALD099-2
Figure 3-8 Grounding Cable Connection
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
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1
4
5
8
ALD054-2
Figure 3-9 Alarm Sensing Port (IN)
Alarm Port Connections ALD081-3
1. Strip the cable you want to connect to the port. ALD083-2
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.
CAUTION: Make sure the cable is locked firmly in place, but do not over tighten the screws.
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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
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.
Relay 1 Relay 2
Normally Common Normally Normally Common Normally

Closed Open Closed Open
ALD059-1
Normally Common Normally

Closed Open
ALD056-1
Figure 3-10 Relay Ports (OUT)
Relay Port Connections

ALD082-2
ALD084-2
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.
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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).
NOTE Do not connect the power cable until you are ready to start up the system.
ALD027-5
1
Figure 3-11 MCU Alternative Power Inputs
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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. (MDI–MDI 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 don’t 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.
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Table 3-2 Default Access Levels
User Default
Access level Description
name password
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 Level4 admin22 Unlimited read/write access. Allows user to validate
verification updated software revision for the MCU.
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 3-12 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.
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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Figure 3-13 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
somewhere in the dialog box – outside of the value field – to activate it. The MCU main web page will then be
displayed.
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.
NOTE You must make sure that Refresh this page automatically is checked on each individual
web page you want your web browser to refresh.
Configuring Management Connections
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.
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.
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Remote Electrical Tilt (RET) Configuring Management Connections
Setting up IP Addresses on the MCU Ports

Static IP Addresses
To setup a static IP address, select Network → IP Addresses. The web page for configuration of IP
addresses will be displayed.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Click Set.
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Setting Up IP Routing
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.
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.
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.
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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. (MDI–MDIX 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.
Configure the following parameters for each SNMP manager the MCU should send traps to:
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 and Calibrating the System Remote Electrical Tilt (RET)
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/retconfigfiles.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 RET units.
NOTE You must always recalibrate the RET unit after mounting a RET unit back on an antenna
and/or if you upload a configuration file.
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Remote Electrical Tilt (RET) Configuring and Calibrating the System
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:
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.
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.)
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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:
AISG Select the appropriate AISG version that you wish to scan for.
Version • 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 Select if AISG-compliant response timing should be applied.

Response • Yes (Faster): The ALDs must start transmitting their response within 10 ms, and the entire
Compliance 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 Select the device scan speed.

Scan • Fast: The device scan will be performed using a procedure that will detect all Powerwave
Speed 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.)
then click Start Device Scan to cause the MCU to scan for the devices.
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.
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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 3-14, 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 3-14 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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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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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.
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.
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Scroll down, enter the following data and click Set:
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.
Check the Status field at the bottom of the table to see if the ALD is OK. If it isn’t, 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.
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Calibrating RET and i-RET Units

Calibrating a RET or i-RET units allows the MCU to verify the top and bottom of the tilt range for the attached
motors. When the calibration of a RET or i-RET is complete, the motor will be reset to its original position, so
resetting the tilt is not necessary. To calibrate a RET or i-RET unit, follow the steps listed below.
NOTE You must always re-calibrate the RET unit after mounting a RET unit back on an antenna
and/or if you upload a configuration file.
NOTE i-RET Antenna units are pre-calibrated in the factory. There is no need to calibrate the
i-RET units in a newly installed i-RET antenna. If an i-RET is replaced, it is necessary to
upload the corect configuration file and then calibrate the new unit as described in this
section.
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.
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Click Calibrate or Calibrate All ALDs. The Calibration Status is set to Calibrating.
Wait about 1–2 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.
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.
Select Devices → ALD List. A list of the connected ALDs will be displayed. Click Start device scan.
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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 RET or i-RET Unit Remote Electrical Tilt (RET)
Setting the Electrical Tilt of a RET or i-RET Unit

Select Devices → ALD List. A list of the connected ALDs is displayed. Click the tilt value link in the Tilt/Gain
column for the RET or i-RET unit. The RET Tilt page is displayed.
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Remote Electrical Tilt (RET) Setting the Gain of an AISG TMA
Enter the electrical tilt value in degrees in the field Change Tilt To. For information on how the electrical tilt
value is defined, refer to the AISG specification (Ref. [1]).
Click Set.
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.
NOTE It is not possible to operate more than one RET unit at a time. Any attempt to operate
another RET unit, or execute any other command before the first RET unit has reached its
final position will not produce any result.
Setting the Gain of an AISG TMA

Select Devices → ALD List. A list of the connected ALDs is displayed.
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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Downloading and Installing Software Remote Electrical Tilt (RET)
In the field Change Gain To, enter the gain value in dB.
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 don’t want to validate the new software you can revert to the old software.
NOTE If the MCU is restarted before you have validated the new software, the old software will
automatically be reinstalled.
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.
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Remote Electrical Tilt (RET) Downloading and Installing Software
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 don’t 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 you’ve 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:
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.
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.
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The table at the bottom of the MCU Software Download page contains the following information:
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.
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.
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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:
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.
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.
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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.
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 30), the default gateway is obtained
from the DHCP server and can not be configured manually.
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 29) you can do this before you
continue to the next step and restart the MCU.
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Configuring IP Forwarding Remote Electrical Tilt (RET)
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.
NOTE It is not possible to communicate with equipment on the site LAN via a PPP connection to
the RS-232 port.
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:
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.
Click Set.
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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 4
Maintenance
Introduction
This chapter contains periodic maintenance and performance test procedures for the RET System.
Periodic Maintenance
Periodic maintenance requirements are listed in Table 4-1, as well as the intervals at which the tasks should
be performed.
Table 4-1 Recommended Periodic Maintenance
Task Interval Action
Inspection of 12 months Inspect power and RF cables for signs of damage or wear
cables and (frayed insulation, cracks, punctures, etc.) Check connections to
connectors be sure they are tight.
Optional Perform cable sweeps.
Clean Clean as required depending on operating environment.

equipment
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 4-2.
Table 4-2 Alarm List
Default
Code Description Details Default severity
trap
1 Authentication failure An authentication failure has occurred Warning Yes

on an MCU interface.
2–4 MCU overcurrent on port ALD port 1, 2 or 3 on the MCU has Major Yes
1–3 shut down due to overcurrent.
5 Over temperature Temperature in the MCU is higher than Minor Yes
the maximum allowed operating
temperature.
6 Under temperature Temperature in the MCU is lower than Minor Yes

the minimum allowed operating
temperature.
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Table 4-2 Alarm List (Continued)
Default
Code Description Details Default severity
trap
7–14 External alarm #1–8 An alarm signal has been received on Indeterminate Yes
the alarm port.
15 Power failure The supply voltage to the MCU is Major Yes

outside the specified range.
16 ALD does not respond The MCU has lost contact with an RET: Minor Yes
ALD. TMA: Major
17 Different ALD detected The ALD has been changed. Warning Yes
18 ALD software download The download of software to an ALD Minor Yes

failure failed.
19 ALD internal error An internal error has occurred in an RET: Minor Yes
ALD. TMA: Minor/
Major
20 ALD comm error An ALD has produced an invalid Warning Yes

response.
21 ALD TMA alarm Not used. Is reported as ALD internal N/A N/A
error. (See 19 ALD internal error)
22 ALD TMA gain out of Not used. Is reported as ALD internal N/A N/A
range error. (See 19 ALD internal error
above.)
23 ALD RET jam The RET tilt mechanism cannot be Minor Yes
operated.
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 N/A N/A
error. (See 20 ALD comm error
above.)
26 ALD RET not calibrated The RET is not calibrated, or the Minor Yes
position of the RET has been lost.
27 ALD RET not scaled No antenna configuration file is Minor Yes
present.
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.
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Alarm handling
Table 4-3 lists the different alarm severities of the system. When an alarm condition ceases, the alarm
severity changes to “Cleared”.
Table 4-3 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.)
The Alarm Status LED on the front panel of the MCU will indicate if there are any raised alarms as listed in
Table 4-4.
Table 4-4 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.
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.
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.
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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:
❑ RET
❑ i-RET
❑ MCU
❑ CILOC / I-CILOC / CIN
❑ TMA
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RET
To replace a RET, follow the steps listed in Table 4-5.
Table 4-5 RET 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 RET 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 RET Unit housing starting
at step 5.
6 Verify configuration by logging into MCU and following procedures outlined in Chapter 3.
The new RET must be recalibrated after installation. Follow the steps listed in Calibrating RET and i-RET
Units in Chapter 3.
i-RET
To replace an i-RET, follow the steps listed in Table 4-6.
Table 4-6 i-RET 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 i-RET motor into the antenna.
3 Slide the i-RET motor out of the antenna.
4 Verify that the new i-RET 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 i-RET motor into the antenna until the front plate of the unit touches the antenna base.
6 Insert and tighten the two screws holding the i-RET motor to the antenna
7 Re-connect all cables, including the ground cable.
The new i-RET must be recalibrated after installation. Follow the steps listed in Calibrating RET and i-RET
Units in Chapter 3.
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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 4-7.
Table 4-7 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.
CILOC/I-CILOC/CIN
To replace a CILOC, I-CILOC or CIN, proceed as described in the Table 4-8.
Table 4-8 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.
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 Powerwave’s Customer Service Department for packing
materials.
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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 5
Specifications
Introduction
This chapter provides specifications for the RET System.
Table 5-1 MCU Specifications
MCU unit Specifications/Features
+24 V DC voltage range 22 to 30 V

Nom. current consumption 4.6 A (Vin = 24 V)
Max. current consumption < 5.0 A (Vin = 22 V)
-48 V DC voltage range -39 to -57 V
Nom. current consumption 2.5 A (Vin = -48 V)
Max. current consumption < 3.0 A (Vin = -39 V)
115/230 V AC voltage range 90–250 V RMS
AC frequency 45–65 Hz
Nom. current consumption 1.7/1.0 A (Vin = 115/230 V)
Max. current consumption < 2.5 A (Vin = 90 V)
Generated ALD supply voltage 24 VDC
Output voltage range for +24 V 2 V below input voltage value
Output voltage range for others 26 ± 0.5 V (Output current I = 0 A)
Internal resistance < 0.5 Ω
Max. output current per connector
2.7 A
(current limited)
3.4 A (current limited, sum of all connectors)
Total max. output current
> 54 mC during < 10 ms
Total min. available surge supply at
start-up (sum of all connectors)
AISG data rate 9.6kbps, 38.4kbps
Local alarm ports (IN ports)

Output voltage 5 ± 1 V at open
Output current 5 ± 2 mA at closed
Local control ports (OUT ports, 3-pole relays)

Max. input voltage 30 VDC
Max. input current 0.5 A
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Table 5-1 MCU Specifications (Continued)
MCU unit Specifications/Features
Connectors
DC power supply CAP 2 Circuit Universal MATE-N-LOK
350778-1 (AMP)
AC power supply IEC/EN60320-1 male
RET 1-3 IEC 60130-9 (Ed. 3.0) female
Site LAN (Ethernet 10 BaseT) 4-pole RJ45 MDI
Local (Ethernet 10/100 BaseT) 4-pole RJ45 MDI
RS-232 9-pin D-SUB male

Local alarm and control ports Connector panel,M2 screw
(IN and OUT)
Max. conductor cross section 0.14 ≤ Ø ≤ 1.5 mm
Rigid/flexible cable
AWG/kcmil 28 ≤ Ø ≤ 16
Protection ground terminal M6 screw
Dimensions (W×H) 19 in. × 1 U
Weight 2.5 kg (5.51 lbs)
Table 5-2 RET Unit Specifications
RET Unit Specifications
Power supply 9–30 VDC
Current consumption
Start-up surge < 2 mC (during first 10 ms, in addition to
normal current consumption)
During antenna tilting < 500 mA (Vin < 10 V)

< 400 mA (10 V ≤ Vin ≤ 19 V)
< 250 mA (Vin > 19 V)
During all other operating states < 100 mA (Vin ≤ 19 V)

< 50 mA (Vin > 19 V)
AISG data rate 9.6kbps
Rack positioning accuracy < ±0.8 mm
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Table 5-2 RET Unit Specifications (Continued)
RET Unit Specifications
Connectors
AISG input/output IEC 60130-9 (Ed. 3.0) male/female
Protection ground terminal M6 or M8 screw depending on product version
Dimensions (W×H×D)
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 900 g (2 lbs)

RET in large housing
for 1 positioning rack 1050 g (2.3 lbs)

for 2 positioning racks 1160 g (2.6 lbs)
for 3 positioning racks
1270 g (2.8 lbs)
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Table 5-3 TMA Unit Specification
TMA Unit Specifications
Power supply
LGP16720 9.0–30.0 V
LGP16721 10.0–30.0 V
Current consumption (sum of both branches)
Normal mode
LGP16720 < 175 mA (Vin < 19 V)

< 90 mA (Vin ≥ 19 V)
LGP16721 < 825 mA (Vin < 19 V)

< 420 mA (Vin ≥ 19 V)
Start-up surge (during first 10 ms, in
addition to normal current consumption)

< 0.5 mC (Vin < 15 V)
LGP16720
< 1 mC (Vin ≥ 15 V)
< 1 mC (Vin < 15 V)
LGP16721
< 2 mC (Vin ≥ 15 V)
AISG data rate 9.6kbps
Connectors
Node B/ANT port DIN 7/16 female
AISG connector
Type IEC 60130-9 (Ed. 3.0) female

Pin 6/7 current handling ≤ 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 5-4 CILOC Unit Specification
CILOC Specifications
Power supply 8–31 V
Current handling ≤ 2.7 A

Current consumption < 50 mA
Max. RF power 55dBm RMS

68dBm peak (Pulse duration <0.5 μs)
Idle state biasing Yes
Insertion loss < 0.2dB

RF operational bands 806–960 MHz and 1710–2170 MHz
Return loss at RF ports > 20dB

Lightning current pulse handling ±0–3 kA / 10/350 μs
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
Dimensions (W×H×D) 48 × 92 × 80 mm (1.89 × 3.62 × 3.15 in.)
Weight 750 g (1.65 lbs)
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Table 5-5 I-CILOC Unit Specifications
I-CILOC Specifications
Power supply 9–31 V
Current consumption < 50 mA
Max. RF power 55dBm RMS

68dBm peak (Pulse duration < 0.5 μs)
Insertion loss < 0.2dB
RF operational bands 806–960 MHz and 1710–2170 MHz
Connectors
Antenna CILOC
AISG output IEC 60130-9 (Ed. 3.0) female
Antenna/BTS RF DIN 7/16 male/female
BTS CILOC
AISG input IEC 60130-9 (Ed. 3.0) male
Dimensions (W×H×D) 85 × 165 × 65mm (3.37 × 6.5 × 2.56 in.)
Weight 1600 g (3.75 lbs)
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Table 5-6 CIN Unit Specifications
CIN Unit Specifications
Voltage handling 0–30 V

Voltage drop, input to output ≤ 1.1 V @ I = 1.5 A
Frequency range 806–960 MHz and 1710–2170 MHz

Insertion loss 0.15dB
Operation conditions
LGP213nn Indoor/outdoor use
±0–2.5 kA 200/700 μs
Connectors
DC/AISG SMA
Dimensions 3.46 × 1.57 × 2.13 in. (88 × 40 × 54 mm)
Weight 1.10 lbs (0.5 kg)
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Other Specifications:
Table 5-7 Other Specifications
Lightning protection Specification
Voltage handling -55 to +55 V
Current handling (AISG ports pin 6/7) ≤ 4.9 A

Internal resistance < 0.2 Ω
AISG data rate 9.6–115.2 kbps

at AISG ports
±0–3 kA / 10/350 μs
at housing ±0–20 kA / 10/350 μs
Connectors
AISG connector input/output IEC 60130-9 (Ed. 3.0) male/

female
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 5A
DC conductor resistivity (AWG18) 22 mΩ/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 mΩ/m
Capacitance (nom.) 190 pF/m @ 1 kHz
Characteristic impedance (nom.) 26 Ω @ 10 MHz
Connectors SMA–SMA or SMA–SMB
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RET System Components

Tables 1-1 and 1-2 list the components that make up the RET System. The images in Table 1-1 illustrate the
RET design when seen from the back, showing stepping motor wheels for RET positioning racks and fixing
clips for MET positioning racks.
Table 5-8 RET Units
Product RET RET Antenna

No. Design Type1 Type1, 2
7010.00 SB SB
7011.00
DB HB/HB
7012.00
7031.00 SB DB LB/HB
7032.00
TB
7033.00
7020.00 DB DB LB/HB
7030.00 TB TB
1. SB = Single-Band, DB = Dual-Band, TB = Triple-Band

2. HB = High-Band, LB = Low-Band
Table 5-9 RET System Products
Product
Description Details
No.
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
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Table 5-9 RET System Products (Continued)
Product
Description Details
No.
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
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.
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
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Table 5-9 RET System Products (Continued)
Product
Description Details
No.
LOC MCU Cables
7087.05 RF cable LOC MCU RF cable for connecting the ALD ports on a LOC MCU to CINs with
0.5 m SMA–SMA SMA connectors
7087.15 RF cable LOC MCU See 7087.05

1.5 m SMA–SMA

3.0 m SMA–SMA

5.0 m SMA–SMA
7088.05 RF cable LOC MCU RF cable for connecting the ALD ports on a LOC MCU to CINs with
0.5 m SMA–SMB SMB connectors

1.5 m SMA–SMB

3.0 m SMA–SMB

5.0 m SMA–SMB
DC Power Supply Cable
7082.50 DC power supply For MCU 24 V and MCU -48 V, equipped with a MATE-N-LOK
cable 5.0 m 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).
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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
following disclaimer.
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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 writ-
ten permission.
THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS `ÀS
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Powerwave Installation and Service Manual
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Installation and Service Manual

044-05288 Rev B May 2008

© 2008 Powerwave Technologies Incorporated. All rights reserved.

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes

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

B Aug 2008 Added i-RET and MCU R9F firmware

AISG Antenna Interface Standards Group

AWG American Wire Gauge

CILOC Current Injector and Layer One Converter

CIN Current Injector

CLI Command Line Interface

DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol

DNS Domain Name System

FTP File Transfer Protocol

GSM Global System for Mobile communication

HTTP Hypertext Transfer Protocol

ICILOC Intelligent Current Injector Layer One Converter

LAN Local Area Network

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

NWM NetWay Manager™

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OMC Operation & Maintenance Centre

RAM Random Access Memory

RET Remote Electrical Tilt

SMA Sub-Miniature version A

SMB Sub-Miniature version B

SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol

SSH Secure (Socket) Shell

SSL Secure Sockets Layer

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

Chapter 1 - Product Description

Chapter 2 - Controls, Indicators, and Connections

Alarm (IN) and Control (OUT) Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22

Appendix 5 - Software License Information

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Figure 2-1 MCU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1

Figure 3-1 Required Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1

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Table 3-1 Required Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1

Table 4-1 Recommended Periodic Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1

Table 5-1 MCU Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2

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Enter Enter prompts you to type text using the keyboard.

Press Press prompts you to press a button on the keyboard.

Response Text in this font indicates text displayed in response to an executed

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