SC PRO - Installation Guidelines - Ver.1.2

IN-BUILDING
COVERAGE
SINGLE CABLE MIMO (SC-MIMO) PRO
INSTALLATION GUIDELINES
SOLUTION
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SC-MIMO PRO SOLUTION
Installation Guidelines Ver.1.2
October 2020
Document History
VERSION NO. DATE DESCRIPTIONS AUTHOR

1 Feb 2020 New Issue Norielyn Valentino
1.1 Aug 2020 Updated Specifications Norielyn Valentino
1.2 Oct 2020 Updated DC connection guide Norielyn Valentino
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Table of Contents
I. Glossary of Terms ................................................................................................... 4
II. Introduction............................................................................................................. 5
III. Installation Pre-requisite ........................................................................................ 6
IV. Overview of the Solution ........................................................................................ 7
1. PRO-H (Head Unit)............................................................................................... 8
2. PRO-S (Service Unit) .......................................................................................... 10
3. DC+IF Filter ......................................................................................................... 12
4. Uneven Splitter................................................................................................... 12
V. On-Site Installation ............................................................................................... 13
A. PRO-H (Head Unit)............................................................................................. 13
B. PRO-S (Service Unit) .......................................................................................... 18
C. DC+IF Filter ......................................................................................................... 19
D. Uneven Splitter................................................................................................... 20
APPENDIX A: SHORT TEST PROCEDURE ....................................................................... 21
APPENDIX B: ALARM TYPES ......................................................................................... 23
APPENDIX C: SOLUTION SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................. 25
APPENDIX D: POWER CONSUMPTION ........................................................................ 32
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I. Glossary of Terms
Abbreviation Definition
2G 2nd Generation Wireless Telephone Technology
3G 3rd Generation of Wireless Mobile Telecommunication Technology
4G 4th Generation of Broadband Cellular Network Technology
5G 5th Generation of Cellular Network Technology
BTS Base Transceiver Station
CA Carrier Aggregation
DAS Distributed Antenna System
dBm Decibels relative to 1 milliwatt
dBc Decibels relative to the carrier
DC Direct Current
FDD Frequency Division Duplexing
KPI Key Performance Index
LTE Long Term Evolution
MIMO Multiple Input Multiple Output
MHz Megahertz
NR New Radio
PCI Physical Cell Identity
PIM Passive Intermodulation
RF Radio Frequency
RRU Remote Radio Unit
RSRP Reference Signal Receive Power
SNR Signal to Noise Ratio
VSWR Voltage Standing Wave Ratio
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II. Introduction
This documentation is provided to present the proper field installation of the products
comprising the Single Cable MIMO (SC-MIMO) PRO solution. The content shall cover
installation guidelines for the installation of the following product/materials:
 PRO-H (Head Unit)

 PRO-S (Service Unit)
 DC+IF Filter
 Uneven Splitter
The necessary materials and tools required for the installation will also be covered.
This document is intended for use by experienced technician familiar with the installation
and operation of different radio frequency equipment.
All installation to be performed should comply to the national and international standard.
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III. Installation Pre-requisite
In order to ensure MIMO performance, before doing any installation for SC-MIMO
PRO, please perform the following test to guarantee that the existing DAS is optimized:
1. PIM Test
PIM plays a vital role in LTE performance. If PIM is bad, throughput will be affected.
In order to get the maximum throughput expectation, DAS must pass the PIM
requirements. (Note: Suggested system-wide PIM value: -140dBc/ 97dBm. KPI for
PIM may vary depending on operator)
2. VSWR Test
Sweep test must be conducted in order to ensure that DAS have proper
connections.
3. Walk-test
Walk-test must be conducted before doing any installation to examine the existing
performance of the DAS. Important KPI to be considered: RSRP, PCI and SNR.
4. Speed Test
For existing SISO DAS, spot check under antenna must be conducted. This will serve
as the reference and basis for the MIMO performance.
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IV. Overview of the Solution
The SC-MIMO PRO solution consist of two major components: the PRO-H (Head Unit)
and the PRO-S (Service Unit). Other essential component are the DC+IF Filter and Uneven
Splitters.
Features:
 5G Ready
 Main Stream: All bands – 698-980, 1710-2170, 2300-2700, 3400-3800
 MIMO Stream: Three (3) MIMO bands (LTE/LTE/LTE, LTE/LTE/NR, LTE/NR/NR)
 Supports multiple technologies: 2G, 3G, 4G & 5G/NR
 Single coaxial allows 2 signals (Main and MIMO) and DC power
 Compatible to any BTS vendor
 Applicable to Single or multi-operators
 Supports LTE-FDD, LTE-TDD and Carrier Aggregation (Inter/Intra CA)
 Fail-safe – When PRO-H is down, site will revert back to SISO performance
 Multiple monitoring approach
 Reduction of sectors, BTS equipment
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1. PRO-H (Head Unit)

The PRO-H is the head-end unit. It supports multiple technologies in the Main stream
(2G, 3G, LTE, NR) and combines the LTE Main with MIMO signal. Please see Appendix C
for the specification.
Two models of PRO-H:
1. PRO-H/25P – can cover up to 25 PRO-S (for optimum usage: 11 to 25 PRO-S)

2. PRO-H/50P – can cover up to 50 PRO-S
Mechanical Drawing:
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Port Composition
NO. PORT NAME DESCRIPTION

1 INPUT Switch Supplying DC -48V
2 OUTPUT Switch Supplying DC +48V to PRO-S
Accessing PC GUI (USB_A)
3 PC GUI
(PRO-H, PRO-S Commissioning)
4 DC_INPUT DC 48V input
To DAS, Main output
LTE/5G MIMO DL output
5 OUTPUT (COM)
DC +48V output
MODEM TX/RX, Ref Clock
Main input (from RRH)
6 INPUT (MAIN)
EGSM/DCS/UMTS/LTE/5G
7 INPUT (MIMO) MIMO input (from RRH)
8 NMS RJ45 Ethernet or Dry Contact cable connection
9 LED display POWER, RUN, ALARM LED Display
10 RMS_ANT Bluetooth & LTE modem antenna connection
11 Grounding PRO-H grounding point
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2. PRO-S (Service Unit)

The PRO-S is the far-end unit that is to be installed before the antenna. It
splits the combined LTE signal into the Main & MIMO signal. It draws its power from PRO-
H, without the need of external power cable. Please see Appendix C for the
specification.
Mechanical Dimension:
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Port Composition
NO. PORT NAME DESCRIPTION

LTE/5G Main, LTE/5G MIMO input
1 Input DC +48V input
MODEM TX/RX
2 RF Out (MAIN) 2G/3G/LTE/5G Main output (to Antenna)
3 RF Out (MIMO) LTE/5G MIMO output (to Antenna)
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3. DC+IF Filter
DC+IF Filter is a coaxial component that prevent the flow of direct current (DC)
frequencies and filter out the intermediate frequency (IF), while offering minimum
interference to other RF signals.
These will be inserted in the branch of antenna in DAS wherein PRO-S will not be
installed (SISO area). This is to prevent any undesired DC and IF flow in the system and
ensure the proper operation of the solution. Please see Appendix C for the specification.
4. Uneven Splitter
Uneven splitters are to be used instead of directional couplers for the reason that
couplers are not capable of passing through the DC, which is the power source of the
PRO-S. Please see Appendix C for the specification.
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V. On-Site Installation
A. PRO-H (Head Unit)
A.1 Installation Preparation
A.1.1 Environment Consideration
PRO-H have Ingress protection rating IP64, designed to be protected against dust
and vertical spraying water at an angle up to 60º. It is recommended to be installed in a
well-ventilated environment. The PRO-H is designed to operate at the temperature range
and humidity as stated in the product specifications.
A.1.2 Installation Location
PRO-H is to be installed near or in the equipment location, together with the

BTS/RRU (signal source). It can be installed in the existing 19” rack or can be wall-
mounted. In case of wall mounting, the mounting surface should be capable of
supporting the weight of the equipment.
A.1.3 Power Source
PRO-H requires a DC power source. A spare slot in the existing rectifier can be used
or a dedicated circuit breaker can be utilized.
A.1.4 Grounding
Verify that the equipment is well grounded. The equipment cabinet/rack shall be
earthed so that voltages that are induced into cabling (by lightning or other
disturbances) are directed to earth.
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 Earthing shall be in accordance with applicable national or local electrical

codes.
 The earth path shall be permanent and continuous.
 If multiple cabinets/racks are located within one area, a telecommunication
earthing busbar shall be fitted within the area. This busbar shall be a predrilled
copper busbar provided with holes for use with standard size lugs.
 All the insulated earth wires shall be connected to the telecommunication
earthing bar and must not be coiled or doubled-back on themselves.
A.1.5 Manual Handling
Necessary handling precautions are to be practiced when transporting or

installing the PRO-H, to avoid any harm to both the equipment and the installer. Minimum
of two (2) persons are recommended to transport/install the equipment. Safety practice
must be followed at all times.
A.1.6 Installation Tools
The following are the recommended list of tools for the installation of PRO-H:
 Screwdriver
 Anchor & hex bolts
 Drill
 Multi-meter
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A.2 Mechanical Installation
PRO-H can be installed via one of the following configurations:

 Rack mount
 Wall mount
Note: PRO-H will be delivered with both brackets (wall mount and rack mount)
attached.
A.2.1 Installation via Rack
Install PRO-H in a 19” rack according to the following steps:
1. Remove the wall-mount brackets.

2. Allocate 3U space in the rack for PRO-H.
3. Screw the PRO-H to the rack using bolt and nut.
4. For multiple PRO-H, allocate at least 2U space in between PRO-H.
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A.2.2 Wall-mount Installation
Mount the PRO-H to the wall according to the following steps:
1. Drill four (4) holes on the wall using the position of the four holes on the mounting
bracket.
2. Fix the mounting bracket to the wall using four (4) anchor bolts (3/8”).
3. Fasten hex bolts to fix the PRO-H to the wall.
After fixing the PRO-H in the rack/wall, follow the below procedures to complete the
installation: (Note: Make sure that the PRO-H is OFF. Must not be turned ON.)
1. Install grounding cable for PRO-H. (Recommended cable: Fine Cable, Green, 5.5
mm)
2. Prepare the DC power of PRO-H (48Vdc/13A). Recommended DC Breaker rating
is 80Vdc/32A for each PRO-H.
3. Connect the DC cable (recommended cable size is AWG12) to the DC connector
provided. Please take note of the connector’s polarity, see below diagram for
reference:
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“+”, High voltage (0V)
Unused port
“-”, Low voltage (-48V)
DC connection for PRO-H ⓐ,ⓑ Insert screw

driver and turn
clockwise
Insert power
cable in this
DC connector area
a. Insert the “+” (High voltage, 0V) power cable from the rectifier to the port
with “Red” dot of the DC connector.
b. Insert the “-” (Low voltage, -48V) power cable from the rectifier to the port
with “Blue” dot of the DC connector.
c. After inserting the power cable, turn the screw clockwise at ⓐ&ⓑ to secure
the power cable to the connector. Power connection is established, when
the power cable is fully tightened. Do not solder.
d. The recommended distance of PRO-H to Rectifier is <100m.
4. In case of multiple PRO-H installation, an external circuit breaker can be tapped
from a spare slot in the existing rectifier with a high ampere rating.
5. Jumper connections to/from PRO-H:
a. The Input (Main) port is connected from the Main stream combiner/RRU.
b. The Input (MIMO) port is connected from the MIMO stream combiner/RRU.
c. The Output (COM) port is connected to the DAS main branch.
6. Before turning ON the PRO-H, short test must be conducted first. Please see
Appendix A for the Short Test Procedure.
 Use ground strap when performing any installation in PRO-H.

 Use hand-tight only when connecting the jumpers to the PRO-H since 4.3-10
connectors are sensitive and can be damaged when wrenches are used.
 For first time installers, please make sure that an AOAO personnel is present before
turning the PRO-H ON.
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B. PRO-S (Service Unit)

The PRO-S is to be installed before the antenna. For PRO-S sharing, it is to be installed
before the last component before the antenna. The following procedures are to be
followed when installing the PRO-S:
1. For ceiling mount installation:

a. Assemble two threaded rods for the support of the PRO-S.
b. Secure the PRO-S to the threaded rod using the washer and nut.
2. For wall mount installation:
a. Drill four (4) holes on the wall using the position of the four holes on the PRO-S
b. Fix PRO-S to the wall using four (4) anchor bolts.
3. PRO-S connection:
a. Connect the ‘INPUT’ port of the PRO-S to the DAS
b. Connect the two pigtails of the antenna to the RF Out ports of the PRO-S.
Note: To minimize the number of connections, PRO-S can be directly connected
to the antenna (pigtail is 0.5m) without using additional jumper cable. The use of
additional jumper depends on ceiling structure/condition.
4. Please take note of the PRO-S location and ID (serial number). List down the
serial number per sector. The PRO-S location can be the antenna number in
which the PRO-S is connected. This will be needed in the commissioning of the
solution and for easy troubleshooting.
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C. DC+IF Filter
DC+IF Filters are to be inserted in the branches where in PRO-S will not be installed.
Blocking of the DC is reversible, meaning, there is no input/output port. However, it is
highly recommended to be install at the component’s output port - N-male to be the
input port and N-female to be the output port.
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D. Uneven Splitter
The following are the three (3) available types of uneven splitter:
1. 30:70 Uneven Splitter – Used to replace 5/6 dB couplers

2. 20:80 Uneven Splitter – Used to replace 7/8 dB couplers
3. 10:90 Uneven Splitter – used to replace 10 dB and above couplers
When installing uneven splitters, it is very important to note which port is the high and low
loss port. The High loss port is labelled with the lower percentage value. The table below
shows the port loss arrangement for each type of uneven splitter:
Uneven Splitter Port Loss

30% High loss
30:70
70% Low loss
20% High loss
20:80
80% Low loss
10% High loss
10:90
90% Low loss
OUT (30%) OUT (70%)

High Loss Low Loss
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APPENDIX A: SHORT TEST PROCEDURE
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Conduct short test
Procedure:
1. Set the tester to Ω (ohm) mode to do short test.

2. Place the probes of the tester in the outer contact and inner core of the cable.
3. If 0.L Ω (ohm) or hundreds Mega Ω (ohm) is shown by the tester, there is no
problem in the cable and doing the short test in every cable connected from
splitters is not necessary. Otherwise, conduct short test in every cable and find the
short cable/ faulty component and replace it / them.
Note:
 Short test is conducted in the DAS main branch.

 For existing DAS site, it is recommended to conduct branch short testing while conducting
the installation for the PRO-S/antenna and uneven splitters.
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APPENDIX B: ALARM TYPES
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PRO-H Alarms
 Temp. (Temperature Alarm)
Alarm occurs when internal CPU temperature is higher than the specified value
 PLL (Phase-locked loop)
Alarm occurs when local oscillator error occurs.
 DC (direct current)
Internal MCU (Main Control Unit) DC Supply Voltage is higher than specified value
 OVC (Over Current Alarm)
Alarm occurs when PSU output is higher.
 DCF (DC Fail Alarm)
Output DC Voltage Supply Status Detection
 INF (Input Fail Alarm)
PSU input voltage detection, alarm occurs when supply is beyond the specified
value.
PRO-S Alarms
 S/D (Shutdown)
High power input
RF output cut-off function for oscillation and overpower
 PLL (Phase-locked loop)
Alarm occurs when local oscillator error occurs.
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APPENDIX C: SOLUTION SPECIFICATIONS
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APPENDIX D: POWER CONSUMPTION
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Total Power, 50 PRO-S = 620W
Per PRO-S consumption = 12.4W

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IN-BUILDING

VERSION NO. DATE DESCRIPTIONS AUTHOR

III. Installation Pre-requisite ........................................................................................ 6

IV. Overview of the Solution ........................................................................................ 7

1. PRO-H (Head Unit)............................................................................................... 8

2. PRO-S (Service Unit) .......................................................................................... 10

3. DC+IF Filter ......................................................................................................... 12

V. On-Site Installation ............................................................................................... 13

A. PRO-H (Head Unit)............................................................................................. 13

B. PRO-S (Service Unit) .......................................................................................... 18

C. DC+IF Filter ......................................................................................................... 19

APPENDIX A: SHORT TEST PROCEDURE ....................................................................... 21

APPENDIX B: ALARM TYPES ......................................................................................... 23

APPENDIX C: SOLUTION SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................. 25

APPENDIX D: POWER CONSUMPTION ........................................................................ 32

 PRO-H (Head Unit)

III. Installation Pre-requisite

IV. Overview of the Solution

1. PRO-H (Head Unit)

Two models of PRO-H:

1. PRO-H/25P – can cover up to 25 PRO-S (for optimum usage: 11 to 25 PRO-S)

NO. PORT NAME DESCRIPTION

2. PRO-S (Service Unit)

NO. PORT NAME DESCRIPTION

A. PRO-H (Head Unit)

A.1 Installation Preparation

A.1.1 Environment Consideration

A.1.2 Installation Location

PRO-H is to be installed near or in the equipment location, together with the

A.1.3 Power Source

 Earthing shall be in accordance with applicable national or local electrical

A.1.5 Manual Handling

Necessary handling precautions are to be practiced when transporting or

A.1.6 Installation Tools

A.2 Mechanical Installation

PRO-H can be installed via one of the following configurations:

A.2.1 Installation via Rack

Install PRO-H in a 19” rack according to the following steps:

1. Remove the wall-mount brackets.

A.2.2 Wall-mount Installation

Mount the PRO-H to the wall according to the following steps:

“+”, High voltage (0V)

“-”, Low voltage (-48V)

DC connection for PRO-H ⓐ,ⓑ Insert screw

 Use ground strap when performing any installation in PRO-H.

B. PRO-S (Service Unit)

1. For ceiling mount installation:

1. 30:70 Uneven Splitter – Used to replace 5/6 dB couplers

Uneven Splitter Port Loss

OUT (30%) OUT (70%)

APPENDIX A: SHORT TEST PROCEDURE

Conduct short test

1. Set the tester to Ω (ohm) mode to do short test.

 Short test is conducted in the DAS main branch.

APPENDIX B: ALARM TYPES

 Temp. (Temperature Alarm)

 PLL (Phase-locked loop)

Alarm occurs when local oscillator error occurs.

 OVC (Over Current Alarm)

Alarm occurs when PSU output is higher.

 DCF (DC Fail Alarm)

Output DC Voltage Supply Status Detection

 INF (Input Fail Alarm)