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Power-Requirements-flexi Multiradio Base Station Installation Site Requirements PDF
Power-Requirements-flexi Multiradio Base Station Installation Site Requirements PDF
7 Power requirements
BTS site grounding is divided into two contexts: site earthing and site equipment
grounding.
To protect the BTS from damaging over voltages through antenna equipment,
communication cables, or power supply lines, grounding cabling must be planned and
installed before the installation of the base station. To avoid interference, it is
recommended that large grounding systems are designed case-specifically.
The function of the site earth is to convoy the lethal and hazardous voltages and electric
currents from the site main grounding point (main grounding busbar) to the earth.
The impedance of the earth connection should be as low as possible:
• The earthing (grounding) resistance target of the BTS site is ≤10 Ω. If it is not
possible to reach this target because of the difficult conditions, for instance in areas
such as solid rocks or dry desert, the earthing (grounding) resistance can be max.
150 Ω.
• The cross-sectional area of the Main Earthing Conductor should not be smaller than
live (L) and neutral never less than 6 mm2 (10 AWG), recommended size is 16 mm2
(6 AWG). For NEBS installations, 16 mm2 (6 AWG) or higher is required.
g Note: Follow local requirements for earthing (grounding). The principles and
requirements vary in different countries.
• Route the grounding cables as directly as possible from the equipment to the
grounding point. Avoid unnecessary loops and sharp bending of the grounding cable.
The grounding cables should not be run parallel with power cables.
• The external antenna feeders must also be grounded according to the local
legislation if the antennas are exposed to lightning.
• The BTS is suitable for installation in a Common Bonding Network (CBN), Isolated
Bonding Network (IBN) or both.
• For NEBS locations, the BTS is suitable for installation in networks
telecommunications facilities, locations where the NEC (National Electric Code)
applies, and OPS (Outside Plant) environments.
f WARNING! Warning
Danger of lethal voltages.
Make sure that the mains power breaker is off, and that the cabinet is properly earthed
(grounded), before connecting or removing any mains power supply cables from the
BTS cabinet.
At the site there must be a main switch for disconnecting the BTS mains power. The
disconnecting device should disconnect both input supply poles simultaneously.
AC voltage with 200 - 240 VAC 184 to 276 VAC (45 - 66 Hz)
optional FPMA
g Note: Note that there are some variations in input voltages between different RF
variants. For more information, see
Flexi Multiradio BTS RF Module and Remote Radio Head Description.
General guidelines for circuit breakers are provided below. Recommended sizes are
provided in the table below.
Flexi BTS uses 48 VDC power. In a BTS site with AC feed only, Flexi Power Module
(FPMA) is required to convert AC to DC. Flexi Power Module (FPMA) consists of
mechanics, AC terminal, and four slots for AC/DC sub-module (FPAA) or battery sub-
module (FPBB).
Two FPMAs can be installed in a stack to support FPAA and FPBB operating in parallel.
Table 44: Battery backup times shows the battery backup times depending on the
configuration and load scenario.
FPMA Estimated typical battery backup time in 23°C for new battery [min.]
500 1 16 32 48 64 80 96
750 1 11 22 33 44 55 66
1000 1 8 16 24 32 40 48
1250 2 - 13 19 26 32 38
1500 2 - 11 16 21 27 32
1750 2 - 9 14 18 23 27
2000 2 - 8 12 16 20 24
2250 3 - - 11 14 18 -
2500 3 - - 10 13 16 -
2750 3 - - 9 12 15 -
3000 3 - - 8 11 13 -
3250 4 - - - 10 - -
3500 4 - - - 9 - -
3750 4 - - - 9 - -
4000 4 - - - 8 - -
g Note: FPBB maximum charge and heating power is 100 W per battery.
The “per battery” charge power needs to be taken into account and subtracted from the
available rectifying capacity, thus reducing the power available for the BTS.
In redundant (n+1) configurations an extra FPAA provides rectifying redundancy and,
additionally, takes care of battery charging.
FPAA 2
Table 47 Fuse and wire cross section requirements three phase AC for dual FPMA
Wire cross
section
dual FPMA #1 dual FPMA #2 Fuse size (A) dual FPMA for 3
phase 240 VAC
FPAA 2 FPAA 6
A DC cable is not included in the 3TX 240W RF Module delivery. 48 VDC power can be
fed from a System Module or directly from an external power source.
If the cable path between the System Module/external power source and RF Module
exceeds 10 m, then a Flexi System External OVP (FSEC/FSES/FSEP) must be installed
next to the System Module or external power source. For details, see Creating Flexi
Multiradio BTS Site Configurations in respective system documentation.
If a 3TX 240W RF Module is used with FSMC/D/E (FPFB 30A PDU), FSMF (FPFD
A.102 30A PDU) or FPFC A.102 30A PDU then the rules in table DC Cable
Requirements for 3TX 240W RF Modules apply.
g Note: For the enhanced FPFD PDU version A.103/A.204 or FPFC A.203 with 45A/40A
capability a single DC cable is sufficient and a dual DC cable (FPCA) shall not be used.
With ESMB or ESMC, a single cable is sufficient for all 3TX 240W RF Modules as 36A
PDU is used.
2) Total configured output power is the total power for all three branches. For example, a 2+2+2 @ 40 W is
equal to 240 W.
3) The following power cables are available: FPCA 472806A (Dual, 2 m, 6.6 ft), FPCB 472817A (Single, 2 m,
6.6 ft), FPCC 472823A (Single, 2 m, 6.6 ft), FPTA 472246A (Single, 4 m, 13.1 ft). The dual power cable
requires two available PWR outputs on the System Module or PDU (excluding PWR AUX). It is
recommended to use the next available connectors in sequence. The FPCC and FPTA require removing
the connector from one end. Consider future expansion when choosing single or dual power cables.
(FRGT/FXFC/
FXEB)
2) Total configured output power is the total power for all three branches. For example, a 2+2+2 @ 40 W is
equal to 240 W.
3) The following power cables are available: FPCA 472806A (Dual, 2 m, 6.6 ft), FPCB 472817A (Single, 2 m,
6.6 ft), FPCC 472823A (Single, 2 m, 6.6 ft), FPTA 472246A (Single, 4 m, 13.1 ft). The dual power cable
requires two available PWR outputs on the System Module or PDU (excluding PWR AUX). It is
recommended to use the next available connectors in sequence. The FPCC and FPTA require removing
the connector from one end. Consider future expansion when choosing single or dual power cables.
A DC cable is not included in the 6TX 240 W RF Module delivery. 48 VDC power can be
fed from an external power source.
• If a 6TX 240W RF Module is used with FSMC/D/E (FPFB 30A PDU), FSMF (FPFD
A.103 30A PDU) or FPFC A.102 30A PDU then the rules in Table 49: DC cable
requirements for 6TX 240W FRMC, FRPA, FRPB Modules and Table 50: DC cable
requirements for 6TX 240W FRHC, FRHF Modules apply:
g Note: For enhanced FPFD PDU version A.103/A.204 or FPFC A.203 with 45A/40A
capability a single DC cable is sufficient and dual DC cable shall not be used.
If the cable path between the System Module/external power source and RF Module
exceeds 10 m, then a Flexi System External OVP (FSES/FSEP) must be installed next
to the System Module or external power source.
Table 49 DC cable requirements for 6TX 240W FRMC, FRPA, FRPB Modules
Table 50 DC cable requirements for 6TX 240W FRHC, FRHF Modules (Cont.)
A DC cable is not included in the 6TX 360W RF Module delivery. 48 VDC power can be
fed from an external power source.
For the enhanced FPFD PDU version A.103/A.204, a single DC cable is sufficient up to
240W commissioned RF Power under all conditions. An enhanced dual FPCA DC cable
A.203 is needed if more than 240W and up to 360W RF Power is commissioned and
Radio operating voltage drops below 48V in a battery back-up operated site.
If the cable path between the System Module/external power source and RF Module
exceeds 10 m, then a Flexi System External OVP (FSES/FSEP) must be installed next
to the System Module or external power source.
For 6x60 W RF Module variants, the allowed outer diameter of shielded or jacketed
cables is 6-28 mm (0.24-1.1 in.), and the allowed cross section of individual DC wires is
6-35 mm2 (10-2 AWG) at the DC terminal.
A DC cable is not included in the RRH delivery. 48 VDC power can be fed from a System
Module or an external power supply. If the cable path between the System
Module/external power source and RF Module exceeds 10 m, then a Flexi System
External OVP (FSEC/FSES/FSEP) must be installed next to the System Module or
external power source. For details, see Creating Flexi Multiradio BTS Site Configurations
in respective system documentation.
Requirements if power is supplied from an external source
The following requirements apply if power is fed from an external power source:
• The allowed diameter of shielded or jacketed cables is 6-25 mm (0.24-1 in.).
• The allowed cross section of individual DC wires is 6-25 mm2 (10-4 AWG) at the DC
terminal. It is recommended that 25 mm2 (4 AWG) wires are capped to avoid loose
strands. If thicker DC wires are required, then an FSEC/FSES/FSEP or other IP65
DC distribution box is required to reduce the cable thickness at the module.
• Recommended DC cable lengths, thicknesses, and type are provided in the section
Feederless site and Distributed site solution requirements.
• The DC connector has three screw terminals. The outer terminals are for (+) and (-)
wires. The middle terminal is for grounding the shielded DC cable braid or ground
wire.
For power consumption of RF Module, Remote Radio Head and System Module
variants, see the following documents:
Table 51 Power consumption of Flexi Outdoor Cabinet fans (FCFA, FCSA, and
FCOS)
60 W clean 34 W at 23 °C 32 W minimum
The total power consumption of Flexi Cabinet Site Support Module depends on which
third-party configuration has been installed in the line terminal equipment space.
The estimated maximum heat load can be assumed to be the same as the power
consumption values.
±2 kV each phase
conductor to neutral
conductor, pulse 1.2/50µs
(Rs=2Ω)
±2 kV between neutral
conductor and green-wire
ground, pulse 1.2/50µs
(Rs=2Ω)
DC power port
Table 53 Surge immunity requirements for DC power port
RF antenna ports
Telecom ports
Table 55 Lightning surge requirements for telecom ports
Use only tested IP65 class cables with seals provided by Nokia.
The cable shielding/drain wire must always be connected to the relevant ground pins
at the Digital Distribution Frame (DDF) or Network Termination Unit (NTU)/Network
Interface Unit (NIU) as close as possible to avoid EMC interfering effects. Make sure
additional country-specific grounding regulations for transmission wiring installations
are followed!
The Flexi BTS Transmission interface is a SELV circuit and must not be directly
connected to TNV circuits.
The Flexi BTS interfaces can be connected to the telecommunication network only
through a Network Terminating Unit (NTU)/Network Interface Unit (NIU) that provides
overvoltage protection and the required isolation.
Ethernet ports
Table 57 Lightning surge requirements for Ethernet ports
Use only tested IP65 class cables with seals provided by Nokia.
The cable shielding/drain wire must always be connected to the relevant ground pins
at the Digital Distribution Frame (DDF) or Network Termination Unit (NTU)/Network
Interface Unit (NIU) as close as possible to avoid EMC interfering effects. Make sure
additional country-specific grounding regulations for transmission wiring installations
are followed!
The Flexi BTS IuB/Abis Transmission interface is a SELV circuit and must not be
directly connected to TNV circuits.
The Flexi BTS IuB/Abis transmission interfaces can be connected to the
telecommunication network only through a Network Terminating Unit (NTU)/Network
Interface Unit (NIU) that provides overvoltage protection and the required isolation.
Table 58 Lightning surge requirements for Flexi Multimode System Module (FSMF)
• Protection level UP (Line - Line) < 500 V (at IN, 8/20 µs)
• Protection level UP (Line - Ground) < 1000 V (at IN, 8/20 µs)
Protection devices should fulfil following standard IEC 61643-1 and IEC 60364-4-443.
Nominal voltage is -48.0 VDC according to ETSI EN 300 -132-2.
FSEC FSES/FSEP
Note: Voltage should be measured from all of the output ports and it should not rise
above 100 V line to line.
• Protection level UP (Line - Line) < 500 V (at IN, 8/20 µs)
• Protection level UP (Line - Ground) < 1000 V (at IN, 8/20 µs)
Enhanced FPFC (A.203) gives Class II (C, T2) output port protection for both common
and differential mode Disturbance (10kA/15kA).
Protection devices should fulfil following standard IEC 61643-1 and IEC 60364-4-443.
Nominal voltage is -48.0 VDC according to ETSI EN 300 -132-2.
g Note: Voltage should be measured from all of the output ports and it should not
rise above 500 V line to line.
Spec Method
External AC surge protection devices might be needed for FPAC and FPAA rectifiers.
Follow country-specific local regulations.
Selected RF Modules
Table 63 Lightning surge requirements for selected RF Modules
Table 65 Lightning surge requirements for selected RRHs (AC power) (Cont.)