Nova-249 Outdoor 2x40W

FDD eNodeB
Installation Guide

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About This Document

This document is intended for personnel who will be installing the Baicells Nova-249
Outdoor 2x40W eNodeB (eNB) product. This Baicells equipment is based on 3GPP
Long-Term Evolution (LTE) technology. The product overview is followed by the procedures
for properly installing, performing basic configuration, and verifying the eNB is operational.
Please be advised that only personnel with the appropriate electrical skills and experience
should install this device. This document is based on software version BaiBS_QAFB_1.11.x
for all sBS series eNBs.

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Date Version Description SMEs/Contributors Author/Editor
7-May-2020 01 Initial Released. Zhang Wentao, Yang Yanan
Wangzhiyang

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 Table of Contents
1. Overview ......................................................................................................................1

Introduction ............................................................................................................... 1

Features...................................................................................................................... 2

Appearance ................................................................................................................ 3

Technical Specification ............................................................................................... 4

1.4.1 Hardware Specification....................................................................................... 4

1.4.2 Software Specification ........................................................................................ 5

1.4.3 Environment Specification.................................................................................. 6

2. Installation Preparation ..............................................................................................7

Support Materials ..................................................................................................... 7

Installation Tools ...................................................................................................... 7

Installation Environment ............................................................................................ 8

2.3.1 Location & Environment ..................................................................................... 8

Lightening & Grounding Protection ........................................................................... 8

Weatherproofing ........................................................................................................ 9
3. Installation ..................................................................................................................10

Overview.................................................................................................................. 10

Install GPS Antenna .................................................................................................. 10

Install eNB on Pole or Wall ....................................................................................... 11

Install on Wall ........................................................................................................... 12

Connect Cables ......................................................................................................... 13

3.5.1 Cable Laying Requirements .............................................................................. 13

3.5.2 Connect GPS Antenna Cable ............................................................................. 13

3.5.3 Connect RF Cables ............................................................................................ 14

3.5.4 Connect WAN Interface Cable (Optical Fiber) .................................................. 14

3.5.5 Connect Ethernet Cable .................................................................................... 14

3.5.6 Connect Power Connector................................................................................ 14

3.5.7 Connect Ground Cable...................................................................................... 15

Power on to Check LED Status ................................................................................. 16

 List of Figures
Figure 1-1 Nova-249 FDD eNB .................................................................................... 1

Figure 1-2 LTE Network Architecture ........................................................................... 2

Figure 1-3 Nova-249 FDD Appearance........................................................................ 3

Figure 1-4 Nova-249 FDD Interfaces and Indicators ................................................... 3

Figure 2-1 Weatherproofing ......................................................................................... 9

Figure 3-1 Installation Process ................................................................................... 10

Figure 3-2 GPS Antenna Installation .......................................................................... 10

Figure 3-3 Power Terminal ......................................................................................... 15

Figure 3-4 Grounding Screws .................................................................................... 15

List of Tables
Table 1-1 Nova-249 FDD Interfaces ............................................................................. 4

Table 1-2 Nova-249 FDD LEDs .................................................................................... 4

Table 2-1 Supporting Materials..................................................................................... 7

Table 2-2 Environmental Requirements ....................................................................... 8

1. Overview

Introduction
Baicells Nova-249 is an outdoor 2x40W eNodeB (eNB) that enables wired and wireless
broadband access to Long-Term Evolution (LTE) backhaul networks using Frequency
Division Duplexing (FDD) technology. With its power and LTE intelligence, this eNB has
exceptional non-line-of-sight (NLOS) coverage performance (Figure 1-1).

Figure 1-1 Nova-249 FDD eNB

Baicells provides operators with local and Web-based Graphical User Interface (GUI)
software applications to configure and manage individual eNBs and User Equipment
(UE). Additionally, Baicells offers a cloud-based, centralized Software-as-a-Service
(SaaS) solution called CloudCore. CloudCore, or BaiCloud, includes all of the key LTE
Evolved Packet Core (EPC) network functions (Figure 1-2), an Operations Management
Console (OMC) for managing multiple sites across the network, and a Business and
Operations Support System (BOSS) for subscriber management.

In this document you will find a general description, guidelines, and procedures for
installing, entering basic configuration settings, and verifying the operational status of the
Nova-249 eNB. For additional information on configuring features beyond the basic
settings, please refer to the “Baicells Configuration Guide for QAFB_1.11”.

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Figure 1-2 LTE Network Architecture

Features
Following are some of the key Nova-249 features.

 Supports standard LTE FDD Band 3/5/8/28; customization may be requested

 Support 5MHz/10MHz/15MHz/20MHz operation bandwidth.

 Throughput up to 150 Mbps DL, 50 Mbps UL with 20 MHz spectrum

 Maximum 256 concurrent users

 Attaches to any IP based backhaul, including public transmission protected by

Internet Protocol Security (IPSec)

 Support Remote Electric Tilt (RET) function AISG 2.0

 External high-gain antenna

 Higher transmission power for extended coverage

 Supports TR-069 network management protocol

 Minimized power consumption to reduce OPEX, can be powered easily by Baicells

compact outdoor UPS EPB83521/EPB93531

 Excellent non-line-of-sight (NLOS) coverage performance and extended cell

coverage via higher transmission power

 IoT with all standard LTE EPC

 Local and remote Web-based GUI management

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 Appearance
The Nova-249 FDD eNB model is shown in Figure 1-3.

Figure 1-3 Nova-249 FDD Appearance

The interfaces and status indicators (LEDs) for the Nova-249 FDD eNB are shown in
Figure 1-4. The interfaces are inside a wiring cavity and on the bottom of the unit. The
LEDs are on the upper left side. Refer to Table 1-1 for a description of the interfaces and
to Table 1-2 for a description of the LEDs.

Figure 1-4 Nova-249 FDD Interfaces and Indicators

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 Table 1-1 Nova-249 FDD Interfaces
Interface Description
OPT Optical interface to external backhaul network
ETH RJ-45 interface, used for debug or data backhaul.
PWR Power interface: -48V (-57V to -42V) DC
ANT0 External antenna 0, mini-DIN connector.
SNF Sniffer for network listening, N-female connector.
GPS External GPS antenna, N-female connector.
ANT1 External antenna 1, mini-DIN connector.

Table 1-2 Nova-249 FDD LEDs

Identity Color Status Description
Steady On Power On
PWR Green
OFF No Power Supply
Steady On Hardware alarm, e.g. VSWR alarm
ALM Red
OFF No alarm
Steady On (Reserved for future use)
Fast flash: 0.125s
The device is starting.
RUN Green on,0.125s off
Slow flash: 1s on,1s off The device is operating.
OFF No power input or board fault
The transmitting channel works
Steady On
normally
ACT Green
The transmitting channel works
OFF
abnormally

Technical Specification

1.4.1 Hardware Specification

Item Description
LTE Mode 3/5/8/28 and customized

LTE Bands a Band3/28: 5/10/15/20 MHz

Band5/8: 5/10MHz
Channel Bandwidth 46 dBm / channel
MAX Output Power 3/5/8/28 and customized
Receive Sensitivity b -102 dBm
Synchronization GPS

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 Item Description
Backhaul One optical (SFP) and one RJ-45 Ethernet interface (1 GE)
MIMO DL 2 x 2
Band3:
Dimension (HxWxD) 16.9 x 10.8 x 4.4 inches / 430 x 275 x 113 millimeters
Band5/8/28:
16.9 x 10.8 x 5.4 inches / 430 x 275 x 137 millimeters
Installation Type Pole or wall mount
External high gain antenna, compatible with eNB mini-DIN
Antenna
connectors
Overall Power Typical < 300W; MAX < 360W
-48V (-57V to -42V) DC
Power
AC adaptor (multi-national standards)
Band3: 26.5 lbs / 12kg
Weight
Band5/8/28: 33.1 lbs / 15kg
MTBF ≥ 150000 hours
MTTR ≤ 1 hour

NOTE:
a Different models support different frequency band.
b The test method of receiving sensitivity is proposed by the 3GPP TS 36.104, which is based on 5MHz
bandwidth, FRC A1-3 in Annex A.1 (QPSK, R=1/3, 25RB) standard.

1.4.2 Software Specification

Item Description
LTE Standard 3GPP Release 9
20MHz: DL 150Mbps, UL 50Mbps
Peak Rate
10MHz: DL 75Mbps, UL 25Mbps
Business Capacity 256 concurrent users
Modulation Mode 3GPP standard QCI

Qos DL: QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM

UL: QPSK, 16QAM
VoLTE, Circuit Switched Fallback (CSFB) to GSM and
Voice Solution
UTRAN
Traffic Offload Local breakout
Self-organizing network:
 Automatic setup
SON
 Automatic Neighbor Relation (ANR)
 PCI confliction detection
RAN Sharing Multi-Operator Core Network (MOCN)
RET Supported
UL Interference Supported

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 Item Description
Detection
Network Mgmt TR069
Remote/local maintenance, based on SSH protocol
Remote maintenance
Online status management
Performance statistics
Failure management
Configuration management
Maintenance Local or remote software upgrading and loading
Logging
Connectivity diagnosis
Automatic start and configuration
Alarm reporting
User information tracing
Signaling trace

1.4.3 Environment Specification

Item Description
Operating Temperature -40°F to 131°F / -40°C to 55°C
Storage Temperature -49°F to 158°F / -45°C to 70°C
Humidity 5% to 95%
Atmospheric Pressure 70kPa to 106kPa
Ingress Protection Rating IP66
Differential mode: ±10 KA
Power interface Lightning Protection
Common mode: ±20 KA

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2. Installation Preparation

Support Materials
In addition to industry standard tools, you will need the materials described in Table 2-1
during the installation. When selecting an RF antenna, be sure to match the frequency
range of the antenna with the eNB.

Table 2-1 Supporting Materials

Item Description
Power cable The diameter of power cable must be AWG13 or greater (such
as AWG12). And the length from the power adaptor’s DC end to
the eNB must be shorter than 100 meters (~109 yards).
Power plug To connect the electrical supply.
RF antenna cable 50 ohm feeder
RF antenna Omni or directional
Optical fiber Single mode optical fiber
Ethernet cable Outdoor CAT6/7, shorter than 100 meters (~109 yards)
Ground cable 16mm² diameter yellow-green wire

You will need a computer to connect to the local maintenance terminal (LMT) via the
RJ-45 ETH port on the eNB unit. Through the LMT you can access the eNB GUI to enter
basic configuration parameters so the eNB can connect to the network and to the
Baicells CloudCore.

Installation Tools
The following standard tools may be needed during the installation.

Level bar Marking pen Knife Vise Wrench

Percussion drill and hammer Cross screw Cable vice Tape measure
some drill heads driver

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5mm L-shape allen T7 screwdriver Ladder
wrench head

Installation Environment

2.3.1 Location & Environment

In addition to network planning, when determining where to place the eNB you need to
consider factors such as climate, hydrology, geology, the possibility of earthquakes,
reliable electric power, and transportation access. Avoid locating the eNB in areas where
there may be extreme temperatures, harmful gases, unstable voltages, volatile
vibrations, loud noises, flames, explosives, or electromagnetic interference (e.g., large
radar stations, transformer substations). Avoid areas prone to impounded water, soaking,
leakage, or condensation.

Table 2-2 provides typical environmental specifications for this eNB.

Table 2-2 Environmental Requirements

Item Range Typical value
Temperature -40°C to 55°C 25°C
Relative humidity
0% to 100% 5% to 95%
(no condensation)
Safety voltage -57V to -42V -48V

Lightening & Grounding Protection

You must protect the eNB, antenna, and GPS against lightning. All Nova eNBs use a
floating ground on the power line. Following are guidelines concerning grounding.

 The yellow-green ground wire must be at least 16mm2 in diameter.

 In principle, always place the grounding as near as possible to the equipment.

 Connect to a reliable outdoor grounding point (earth) using one ground screw.

 The connection of the grounding points and ground bar need to be tight and reliable.
Rustproofing the terminals, e.g., with anti-oxidant coating or grease, is required.

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 Weatherproofing
To protect the connection points from weather and climate, clean each connection point
before installing cold shrink tubes, per the following (Figure 2-1).

1. Insert the cable into the cold shrink tube.

2. Tighten the connector.

3. Push the cold shrink tube to the top joint, and pull out the strip.

4. Ensure the cold shrink tube is tightly fitted with the connection.

Figure 2-1 Weatherproofing

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3. Installation

Overview
Figure 3-1 provides an overview of the installation process.

Figure 3-1 Installation Process

Install GPS Antenna

Read the following GPS antenna installation requirements before installing it on the eNB.

 No major blocking from buildings in the vicinity. Make sure the space atop is at least
45 degrees unblocked by any buildings.

 Avoid installing the GPS antenna in the vicinity of any other transmitting and
receiving devices, to avoid interference.

 The GPS antenna should be installed within 45 degrees to the lightning rod.

The GPS antenna system is assembled in manufacturing before packing. The only
installation step is to fix the GPS mounting bracket on the eNB with the M4*14 screws
(Figure 3-2).

Figure 3-2 GPS Antenna Installation

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 Install eNB on Pole or Wall
The eNB mounting bracket is assembled in manufacturing before packing. The only
action required by the installer is to fix the assembly on the pole.

Check to ensure the diameter of the pole is in the range of 1.6-3.9 inches (40-100 mm).
The position of the eNB on the pole should be at least 47 inches (120 cm) in height.
Follow the steps below to install the eNB on a pole.

1. Unscrew the 4 screws of the assembled bracket. Slide the two omega clamps to the
left, and then turn them up or down.

2. Attach the bracket to the pole, considering the height requirements described above.
Fit the threaded rod of the bracket to the pole, and then turn the 2 clamps to the
proper position. Fasten with the 4 screws.

3. Using the 2 pins on the bracket on the back of the eNB, attach the eNB to the
mounting bracket on the pole. Push the eNB until the hook is firmly attached to the
bracket.

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4. Tighten the screws on the top of the bracket using a cross screwdriver to complete
the installation.

5. Proceed to “3.5 Connect Cable”.

Install on Wall
Ensure that the wall can bear at least 4 times the weight of the eNB. Follow the steps
below to install the Nova-249 eNB on the wall.

1. Take apart the assembled installation bracket.

2. Fit the installation bracket on the wall, with the arrow pointing up. Mark the drilling
locations using a pencil or marker.

3. Drill two .4in/10mm diameter by 2.8in/70mm deep holes in the wall at the marked
locations.

4. Insert the expansion pipes.

5. Check the up/down direction of the installation bracket, and then fix it to the
wall with M8 * 80 expansion screws.

6. Fix the eNB to the bracket, and tighten the screws on the top of the bracket using a
cross screwdriver.

7. Proceed to “3.5 Connect Cable”.

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 Connect Cables

3.5.1 Cable Laying Requirements

General requirements:

 Bending radius of feeder cable: 7/8” > 250mm, 4/5” > 380mm.

 Bending radius of jumper cable: 1/4” > 35mm, 1/2” (super soft) > 50mm, 1/2”
(ordinary) > 127mm.

 Bending radius of power cable and grounding cable: > tripled of the diameter of the
cable.

 The minimum bend radius of the optical fiber is the 20 times the diameter of the
optical fiber.

 Bind the cables according the type of the cable, intertwining and crossing are
forbidden.

 An identification label should be attached after the cable is laid.

Optical fiber laying requirements:

 Avoid circling and twisting during the laying.

 Avoid binding on a turn.

 Avoid pulling and weighing down the optical fiber.

 The redundant optical fiber must enwind the dedicated device.

Grounding laying requirements:

 The grounding cable must connect to the grounding point.

 The grounding cable must be separate with the signal cables, of enough distance to
avoid signal interference.

3.5.2 Connect GPS Antenna Cable

1. Insert the GPS jumper into a cold shrink tube.

2. Connect one end of the GPS jumper to the GPS antenna.

3. Push the cold shrink tube to the top joint, and pull out the strip.

4. Take another cold shrink tube, and pass through the GPS jumper.

5. Connect the other end of the GPS jumper to GPS interface on the eNB.

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6. Push the cold shrink tube to the GPS port, and pull out the strip.

3.5.3 Connect RF Cables

1. Open the dust caps of the ANT0 and ANT1 interfaces.

2. Insert RF cables into cold shrink tubes.

3. Connect RF cables to the ANT0 and ANT1 interfaces on the eNB, and tighten them
with wrench to 12-15 in-lbs or 1.4-1.7 NM torque.

4. Push the cold shrink tube to the top joint and pull out the strip.

5. Take another cold shrink tubes, and pass through the RF cables.

6. Connect the other end of the RF cables to the external antenna.

7. Push the cold shrink tube to the antenna connector, and pull out the strip.

3.5.4 Connect WAN Interface Cable (Optical Fiber)

1. Unscrew the 3 screws on the cover of the eNB’s wiring cavity using M4 cross
screwdriver. Open the wiring cavity.

2. Connect the optical fiber to OPT interface in the wiring cavity.

3. Lay the optical fiber along the wire groove, and stretch out the wiring cavity from
OPT hole.

The redundant fiber should enwind neatly.

3.5.5 Connect Ethernet Cable

1. Connect the Ethernet cable to ETH interface in the wiring cavity.

2. Lay the Ethernet cable along the wire groove, and stretch out the wiring cavity from
ETH hole.

3.5.6 Connect Power Connector

Since the length of cable needed for power varies from site to site, the two ends of the
power adaptor are bare terminal ends. You will need to make the power cable according
to the actual measurements of the installation site, and assemble the power plug and
power terminal on the two ends of the power adaptor.

Strip .47in/12mm insulating layer with a wire stripper. The power cord length should be
kept below 330 ft/100m. The connection steps for the power cable are as follows.

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1. Assemble the power plug.

The power plug will be installed on the end of the input direction. Refer to the labels
on the power plug for connecting the live wire, neutral wire, and ground wire to the
corresponding terminals separately, and tighten the screws.

2. Assemble the power terminal.

The power terminal will be installed on the end of the output direction. Refer to
Figure 3-3 to connect the live wire and neutral wire.

Figure 3-3 Power Terminal

3. Connect the power cable to the PWR interface in the wiring cavity.

4. The power cable lays along the lint slot, and stretch out the wiring cavity from the
PWR hole.

5. The input of the power adaptor connects to the outlet.

 If the outlet is indoors, place the power adaptor indoors.

 If the outlet is outdoors, place the power adaptor in a waterproof box.

6. After the cable connection is complete in the wiring cavity, tighten the screws on the
cover to close the wiring cavity using M4 cross screwdriver.

3.5.7 Connect Ground Cable

Prepare the grounding cable according to the actual measurements and requirements of
the specific installation site. The Nova-249 eNB has two grounding screws located on the
bottom of the unit (Figure 3-4.). Follow the steps below the figure to connect the ground
cable.

Figure 3-4 Grounding Screws

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 NOTE: All Nova eNBs use a floating ground on the power line.

1. Unscrew one grounding screw, connect one end of the ground cable to the
grounding screw, and fasten it again.

2. Repeat step 1 for the second grounding screw.

3. Once the eNB is installed at the outdoor location, the other end of the ground cable
needs to connect to a good grounding point.

Power on to Check LED Status

Power on the eNB, and wait a few minutes while the eNB boots up. Per the previous
Figure 1-4 and Table 1-2 in “1.3 Appearance”, check that the LED indicators are lighting
as expecte.

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