UTRAN

Installation
Node B
IMN:NB-440
A50016-G5000-C229-5-7631
ND-57356-701(E)-05

IMN:NB-440

Installation
Node B

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Copyright (C) Siemens AG / NEC Corporation 2003.

Issued by:
Siemens AG, Information and Communications Group, Hofmannstrae 51, 81359 Mnchen, Germany and
NEC Corporation, 7-1, Shiba 5-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Technical modifications possible.
Technical specifications and features are binding only insofar as they are specifically and expressly agreed upon in a written contract.

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Reason for Update

Summary:
Modified and completed description of external interfaces
Details:
Chapter/Section

Reason for Update

all

Integration of review comments

Chapter 1 and 3

new arrangement and redesign

2.5.5

Revised content with new earthquake mounting kit

2.6.10

Changing of sketch in figure 2.50

2.6.12

Integration of additional system cabling sketches

Issue History
Issue
Number

Date of issue

Reason for Update

04/2002

First issue for acceptance test of release UMR2.0

07/2002

Modified and additional graphics

10/2002

New issue for release UMR2.0

12/2002

Completed description of external interfaces,

new module OPEXAL

02/2003

Integration of review comments and revised content

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Installation
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IMN:NB-440

This document consists of a total of 61 pages. All pages are issue 5.

Contents
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1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Purpose of the Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tasks of the Node B Stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
System Operating Bands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation Prerequisites. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Handling of the Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ancillary Material. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Technical Data of NB-440. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
External Interfaces of the NB-440. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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2.2
2.3
2.4
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2.5
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2.5.2
2.5.2.1
2.5.2.2
2.5.3
2.5.4
2.5.5
2.6
2.6.1
2.6.2
2.6.3
2.6.3.1
2.6.3.2
2.6.3.3
2.6.4
2.6.5
2.6.6
2.6.7
2.6.8
2.6.9
2.6.9.1
2.6.10
2.6.10.1
2.6.10.2
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NB-440 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Position in the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Site Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Site Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Construction View of NB-440 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rack Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Equipment Delivery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preliminary Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unpacking the Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unpacking the rack out the transportation crate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unpacking the rack out the wrapping foil cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Devices Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rack Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setup of Earthquake Mounting Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
External Cabling Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ground and Power Supply Connections -48 V DC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Iub-Interface - Link Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Iub-Interface for 100/120 Ohm Cable Impedance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Iub-Interface for 75 Ohm Cable Impedance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Monitoring Interfaces of the Iub interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Alarm Collection Terminal - external Signal Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation of the Mounting Kit OPEXAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Alarm Collection Terminal ACTC - internal Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Local Maintenance Terminal (LMT) Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connection of External Reset Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Antenna Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preparation of Antenna Jumper Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation of the Tower Mounted Amplifiers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pole Mounting with Hose Clips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wall Mounting of TMAF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preparation of the Top Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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2.7

Setup of the System Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Post Installation Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

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Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Checklist for NB-440 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

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ESD Symbol. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Press-stud for ESD wrist-strap connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Position of a Node B within the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Site configuration NB-440 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fully equipped NB-440 rack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ShockwatchTM-label and TIP (N) TELLTM-label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal of the straps, opening of the top cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal of the packing material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Opening of the PE-wrap, lifting straps around the rack . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Foil- transportation packing of NB-440 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Opening of rack door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal of top cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Guideline for crane transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Space necessary for installation of NB-440 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal of fastening claws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting of rack foot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mounting bracket for fixing to wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parts of the earthquake kit S3086-K4119-X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Double claw for the rear feet in mounted position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Claws for the front feet before fixing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Drilling sketch for earthquake mounting kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interfaces on EMI Panel of the NB-440 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Locations of connection points for external cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ground and DC mains connections of the NB-440 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DC mains terminal block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connection of the grounding wire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preparation of twisted pair cables, 120 Ohm impedance . . . . . . . . . . .
Routing of Iub-cable (example with OVPTE1J1SF). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pinning Iub interface at OVPTE1J1SF / IUBCONSFV1. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Iub interface with coaxial connectors (example with OVPTE1CF). . . . .
Iub line connectors of OVPTE1CF / IUBCONCFV1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pinning of the monitoring interfaces. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Terminal numbering of the ACTM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents of the MK:OPEXAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Drilling sketch for MK:OPEXAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wall mounted MK:OPEXAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Routing of external alarm cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connector arrangement at ACTC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connection of external reset line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Example for cell numbering (top view from the antenna pole). . . . . . . .
Tools for jumper fabrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parts of the connector unit kit (example) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the trimming tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Removal of isolation and deburring of inner conductor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Removal of metal particles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Assembly of the connector unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Fixing of connector unit , removal of outer insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Handling of heat protection tape and shrink sleeve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Shrinkage and removal of the visible heat protection tape . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Max. dimensions of antenna connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Routing of antenna jumper cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Position of TMAF/DTMAF in the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Bottom view of the TMAF (measures in mm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Fixing facilities of TMAF (measures in mm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Bottom view of the DTMAF (measures in mm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Top view of the DTMAF (measures in mm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Fixing facilities of DTMAF (measures in mm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Fitting of the hose clips (example with TMAF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Pole mounting of the TMAF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Antenna cable connection at the TMAF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Drilling sketch for wall mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Removable pieces and paint retouch of the top cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Cabling between TRX, LPA and DUAMCOF (2 Carrier, 1 Cell) . . . . . . . 58
LPA-DUAMCOF cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

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External Interfaces of the NB-440 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Pinning of monitoring interfaces OVPTE1CF / IUBCONCFV1 . . . . . . .
Pinning of monitoring interfaces OVPTE1J1SF / IUBCONSFV1 . . . . . .
Pinning ACTM Connectors X1 ... X4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pinning ACTM Connectors X10 and X9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pinning ACTC Connector X12 and X8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pinning ACTC Connector X9 and X10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pinning ACTC Connector X21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Functionality of system cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checklist for NB-440 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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1 Introduction
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1.1

Important!
The declaration of CE conformity for the product is fulfilled if the setup and wiring are
carried out as described in the manual and the documents contained therein, such as
installation instructions, cable lists, etc. Project-specific documentation should be taken
into account as appropriate. Deviations from specifications or unauthorized changes in
the setup, such as the use of cable types with less shielding, can lead to a violation of
CE safety requirements. In such cases, the declaration of conformity is rendered void.
The responsibility for the resulting problems passes to the individual who caused the deviation.

Purpose of the Manual

This document is intended to give the information necessary for the installation of the
Node B station in the Radio Network Subsystem (RNS).
It contains a description of all the necessary steps to install the Node B on site and
integrate it into the required infrastructure:
Power supply
E1/J1 - Network
Grounding
Receive / transmit antenna system
Alarm connections
Base constructions
For installation of equipment not supplied by Siemens (battery chargers, antennas,
power supplies, microwave etc.) refer to site specific documentation or vendor
instructions provided with other equipment.

1.2

Tasks of the Node B Stations

The Node B Station performs the following main tasks in accordance with the requirements of the UMTS standards:
Provides the RF-link connection to the User Equipment (UE)
Supports various cell types (omni and sector cells)
Provides the E1/J1 link connection (symmetrical twisted pair or coaxial cable is
used) and/or the STM-1 optical link connection to the Radio Network Controller
(RNC)

1.3

System Operating Bands

The Frequency Division Duplex mode (FDD) implemented uses different frequency
bands for uplink and downlink thus allowing symmetrical data traffic.
Downlink: 2110 MHz - 2170 MHz
Uplink: 1920 MHz - 1980 MHz
Channel spacing: 5 MHz

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1.4

Installation Prerequisites
It is required that the installer pays attention to all relevant national EMC standards.
EMF (electromagnetic fields) standard relevant for the choice of the antenna, the
placement of the antennas
and the max. output power of the Node B (cell coverage).
Use the correct material as described in this manual.
Installation according to the standards EN 50310 or ETS 300253, EN 50154 and the
statements in this manual.
The other equipment on site have to fulfill the relevant safety- and EMC standards
and must provide interfaces for connecting of external cables conformable to EMC
instructions.
The installation staff must have a basic knowledge of the relevant standards.
The installation manual should be available for staff on site.

1.5

Handling of the Modules

All boards and modules must be handled with extreme care as each one contains
electrostatically sensitive devices (ESD).
The modules are marked with the ESD-label.

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ESD Symbol

The modules are sensitive to static discharge.

Note:
Avoid handling the modules in a high-static environment
When handling the modules, do not touch connector contacts
An earthed high-impedance wrist strap must be worn when handling modules
Use the socket at the racks for wrist strap connection
The modules must be transported in appropriate packaging

Earth Bonding Point

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Press-stud for ESD wrist-strap connection

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1.6
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Safety Instructions
Pay attention to the following safety instructions on high voltage and high current:
Persons other than the maintenance personnel must not touch the devices inside the
AC-Distribution. The AC-Distribution involves a high voltage and high current. Touching
it can lead to an electrical shock or accident.
Make sure not to touch parts of the Node B that contains components with high voltage
or current. An inadvertent contact with any of these components can cause injury, death,
and/or damage to the system.
Be sure to provide grounding where required. A failure to do so can lead to a system
failure or electrical shock at the time of lightning.
When measuring voltage or current, take adequate insulating measures, such as covering or winding the superfluous parts of the measuring terminal and tools with insulating
tape. Allowing the measuring terminal to touch another terminal or a short-circuit caused
by a tool can lead to an electrical shock or accident.
Before making a connection with the DC-PDB, ensure that the power to the main and
battery circuit breaker is OFF. Making a connection with the DC-PDB when the power
is ON can lead to an electrical shock or accident.
Before making a cable connection, be sure to turn the switch on the power distribution
board to OFF. Otherwise, an electrical shock or accident can result.
Before making a cable connection, confirm the electric polarity. If the cable is connected
with wrong polarity, an electrical shock or accident can result.
Make sure to follow the additional safety instructions in this manual.

1.7

Installation Tools
The correct installation is carried out with the aid of the following tools:
Standard toolkit for BSS-installation
Spirit level
Torque spanner for SMC connectors (35 Ncm)
Torque spanner for SMA connectors (100 Ncm)
Screw driver for torx screws T8, T10, T20, T25, T30
Long screw driver for torx screws T30 (length 400 mm)
Engineers spanners open ended for M12, M42 (SW 19, 65 mm)
Ratchet with inserts for nuts M4, M5, M6, M8, M10 (SW 7, 8, 10, 13, 17 mm)
Security torx bit IPR25 (Knrr part no. 4000031 98)
Screw drivers for hexagonal socket screw or hexagonal socket screw key SW 4 mm
Screw driver for slotted screw M3, M4, M5
Screw driver for pozi drive screws M3,M4, M5
A pair of scissors
Stripping knife for RF cables
90 offset screw driver for torx screws T20
Blanket and knee pads (recommended)
Adjuster feed wrench M42 (SW65) (Knrr part no. 01.139.965.7)
Hammer and a suitable piece of wood
Insulated torque wrench for Torx T30 (6 Nm) and an open ended 17mm (20 Nm)
Torque wrench 32 mm (12-35 Nm) for 7/16 connectors

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Tool Siemens SNR C39407-A149-A6 (removal of gas filled surge arristors in the
OVPT)

For installation of power supply, transmission equipment, antennas, cableways and

other infrastructure equipment, additional tools may be necessary.

1.8

Ancillary Material
The following ancillary materials are needed :
plumb line
colophony
adhesive tape (yellow/green, green, blue, red, orange, white)
cable fasteners
wire end sleeves for 16 mm and 35 mm2 copper wires
cable lugs M8
wire end sleeves
paint retouch kit (Siemens Serial No. A500-C101-B261)

1.9

Technical Data of NB-440

For detailed information about the technical data of the Node B (e.g. mechanical and
electrical specifications) refer to the TED:UTRAN NB-440/441.

1.10

External Interfaces of the NB-440

Connection
TX/RX antenna

7/16, female

IuB lines

terminal block (100 /120 ) or

1.0/2.3 coaxial connectors female (75 )
WAGO terminal block (max. AWG 000)

mains input DC
ground
external alarms
LMT
System Reset line

Tab. 1.1

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Interface

bolt M8, copper conductor 16 mm2

(#6 AWG for USA)
WAGO terminal blocks for wires 0.5 mm
(#28-20 AWG)
RJ45 at CC module and Hub (DC panel)
2-pole WAGO terminal block for wires 0.5 mm
(#28-20 AWG)

External Interfaces of the NB-440

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2 NB-440 Installation
2.1

Position in the System

NB-440 interconnects the mobile User Equipment (UE) via the Uu interface with the
radio network subsystem (RNS).

RNS

Uu interface

Node B

Core Network

RNC

Iub
interface

Iu
interface

mobile
User
Equipment

Fig. 2.1

2.2

Position of a Node B within the System

Site Requirements
The NB-440 is intended to be installed in a restricted access area.The installation site
must fulfill installation rules according to ETS 300253 or EN 503010 and EN 50174.
The lightning protection measures must be in accordance with IEC 1312 (in the future
series IEC 61024) and IEC 61000-2-5 to achieve a lightning protection zone 1 interface
to the communication equipment.
Prior to the commencement of installation, the construction of the room which the
Node B is to be housed in should be complete and the room in good condition.
If necessary, dry heaters should be setup in the room.
Doors and windows must already have been installed and must be lockable.
Openings in wall or ceiling or floor - if required - must be complete.
The floor coverings must have been laid.
Room lighting and wall sockets must have been installed.
Heating or air-conditioning systems should be ready for operation.
Battery ventilation must be ensured.
Walls and ceilings should have been painted. The room must be clean.
A minimum floor space of 1,10 m x 1,40 m must be provided. These are the dimensions for a minimum installation without the possibility for later extension.
optional cable runways have to be installed first
The floor load of the construction room must exceed of 7000 N/m2.
All installation works of -48 V DC power supply equipment should be finished.
External circuit breakers (125 A, medium response time and a contact separation of
at least 3mm) if there is no DC pole grounded, a two-pole disconnect device is
necessary. They have to be fitted in a power distribution panel for each rack.

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To prevent subsequent accumulation of dust and dirt, the parts and equipment
units to be installed should be unpacked outside the room (if possible). It is advantageous to install the Node B only after all other installation works to create the required
infrastructure are complete.

2.3

Site Configuration
Operation of the NB-440 requires additional equipment on site:

microwave outdoor unit *

TX/RX antennas

external alarms**
AC mains

Iub lines

-48 V DC

LE
link equipment

=
DC power supply

(can be NTPM or
microwave)

125 A circuit breakers

in power distribution box

terrestrial lines
to RNC *

ground bar
ground connection

Fig. 2.2

*dependent on type of network integration

**optional

Site configuration NB-440

2.4

Construction View of NB-440

The modules of the NB-440 station are housed in a rack with the dimensions
1400 x 600 x 450 mm (H x W x D). The rack can be equipped with up to 6 TRX.
The necessary space for installation is shown in Fig. 2.12.
The NB-440 rack contains the following modules:
Core Controller (CC):
The Core Controller is built up of 4 boards: CPU board, ATM board, LIU board and the
STM-1 board.
Channel Coding Card (CHC):
The main function of CHC is the decoding in uplink direction.
Repeater Card (REP):
The REP card provides a multiplexing function for base band signals. The card sorts the
downlink signals from the CHC cards according to antennas and sends them to the
TRX cards. The card also sends the signals from the TRX cards to the CHC cards in
uplink direction.

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Transceiver Card (TRX):

The TRX card features a transceiver base band block (TRX BB) and a radio frequency
block (RF). The radio frequency block is composed of the transmitter block (TX) and the
receiver block (RX). Both TX and RX have diversity configuration. The transmitter block
converts baseband signals into RF signals and the receiver block converts RF signals
into base band signals.
Duplexer Amplifier Multi Coupler (DUAMCOF):
A duplexer combines the transmit and receive paths to the common antenna connector.
The receive and transmit part of the duplex filter, respectively, provide a substantial part
of the transmit and receive band filtering that is required.
Linear Power Amplifier(LPA):
The LPA is the RF power amplifier. An LPA is capable of supporting one (LPA-SCF) or
two carriers (LPA-MCF).
In case of the two carrier LPA the signal path consists of a combiner and a power
amplifier enabling two separate signals from TRXs to be combined before application.
Over Voltage Protection and Tracer (OVPT):
Protects the E1 and J1 ports of the Iub interface and the external synchronisation clock
input of the Node B from overvoltage and provides interfaces for connection of external
monitoring equipment without interruption.
Tower Mounted Amplifier( TMAF):
The TMAF is an (optional) RF unit (external to the Node B rack) which provides the
means to feed the overall Node B downlink signal to one TX/RX antenna and to amplify,
with low noise figure, the overall Node B uplink signal coming from the same TX/RX
antenna.
The numbers of installed modules (exepted CC) are subject to modification, it depends
on the number of TRXs and the cell configuration on site.

NOTE
All empty slots in a partially equipped shelf must be closed with adequate dummy board
cassettes, so that the air flow inside the rack will not be affected.
Dummy board casettes are available with the dimensions 295 x 20 mm, 295 x 40 mm
and 295 x 60 mm (H x W).
NB-440 is fed by an external -48 V DC source.
The required link equipment for the fixed link to the fixed public telephone network
(can be microwave or NTPM) must find place in a separate shelf on site. Type and layout
of the shelf depends on customer requirements.
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2.4.1

Rack Layout
The rack allows a minimal configuration with 1 TRX and can be equipped with up to
6 TRX for different cell configurations.

top cover
EMI Panel

FAN#0

FAN#1

A-shelf

LPA#4
DUAMCOF#2
LPA#5

LPA#0
DUAMCOF#0
LPA#1
LPA#2
DUAMCOF#1
LPA#3

document tray

DC Panel

18

...

B-shelf

CH#9
REP#0,1
TRX#0

CH#0

CC#0
Fig. 2.3

...........

TRX#5

FAN#3

FAN#2

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2.5

Equipment Delivery
The NB-440 rack is shipped vertically in a wooden crate.
The crate dimensions for the NB-440 are 1600 mm x 800 mm x 650 mm (HxWxD).
Depending on the pre-installed modules inside the racks, the crate can weigh up to
approx. 190 kg.
The delivery position in case of transportation by airplane or at transportation on the
street is horizontally. In this case the NB-440 is mounted on a wooden pallet and is
protected through cardboard corner reinforcement at the edges of rack and by a wrapping foil cover.
The crate or the packing-foil cover have the following information printed on them for
identification of delivery:
destination, customer order number
serial number of rack
gross and net weight, overall dimensions (cm)
symbol or inprint to identify the "Top" and the "Bottom"
delivery papers
Use handling aids (for example: fork-lift truck, goods elevator) for transportation of the
NB-440 from the unloading area into the construction room. A second person is needed
for help. The 4 fastening clamps which are fixing the rack-feet to the bottom of the crate
should be used for fastening the rack to the floor.

!
2.5.1

NOTE
In the case of horizontal transportation, the fixing plates are not used but are always part
of a delivery. Though not needed for horizontal transportation, the claws can be used
for fixing the Rack to the floor after installation.

CAUTION
The rack door must be kept closed during transportation.

Preliminary Checks
The transportation crate of the NB 440 is equipped with a ShockwatchTM -label and a
TIP (N) TELLTM -label. These labels are fixed at the crate for indication of fallover or
strong shocks during the transport from factory to the site.
If the TIP (N) TELLTM arrow is blue, the package has been on the side of tipped over in
transit. Indicates the ShockwatchTM -label red color, the package has been shocked
during the transport.
Check that the delivery packing and labels are in proper condition. If there is obviousdamage due to transportation, unpack the equipment in the presence of an insurance
company representative and promptly claim any damage. Inform the shipper of the
specific damage.
Check whether the package is actually addressed to the site and complete.

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ShockwatchTM-label

TIP (N) TELLTM-label

Fig. 2.4

2.5.2

ShockwatchTM-label and TIP (N) TELLTM-label

Unpacking the Rack

During the unpacking steps, great care must be taken to ensure that the rack
is not scratched or damaged in any way.

2.5.2.1
!

NOTE
Immediately after unpacking the rack, inspect it for damage and report the extent of
any damage to the transportation company.

Unpacking the rack out the transportation crate

CAUTION
Safety gloves and goggles must be worn when cutting the straps.
Pay attention to the tension of the straps. Use only plate shears.
Unpack the rack according to the following instructions.

unscrew

cut

Fig. 2.5

Removal of the straps, opening of the top cover

1. Cut the three straps (see Fig. 2.5).

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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Unscrew the 10 M4 screws on the top of the crate (see Fig. 2.5).
Remove the crates top cover .
Take out the packing material protecting the rack (see Fig. 2.6).
Open and remove the tubular PE-wrap protecting the rack (see Fig. 2.7).
Take out the rack from the crate. Use the straps around the rack.
Lift the rack in vertical position.

Fig. 2.6

Removal of the packing material

cut

Fig. 2.7

Opening of the PE-wrap, lifting straps around the rack

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2.5.2.2

Unpacking the rack out the wrapping foil cover

2
1

Fig. 2.8

Foil- transportation packing of NB-440

CAUTION
Safety gloves and goggles must be worn when cutting the straps.
Pay attention to the tension of the straps. Use only plate shears.
Unpack the rack according to the following instructions and in accordance with the
Fig. 2.8.
1. Cut the two straps (1)
2. Open by cutting the foil along the cardboard corner reinforcement (2) the tubular
PE-wrap protecting and remove it
3. Remove the cardboard reinforcement on the top and from the corners of rack
4. Remove the four fastening claws from the feet of the rack, for further transport to the
installation location as described in chapter 2.5.4.

2.5.3

Devices Unpacking
If neccessary proceed as follows:
1.
2.
3.
4.

Open the PVC wrap protecting the carton and withdraw it

Remove the dehydrating material bag from the box
Use a suitable knife to cut the adhesive tape sealing the box and take out the device
Open the PVC wrap protecting the device/board and withdraw it

The packing material should be preserved for possible future re-packing.

For this purpose, reverse the procedure described above, taking into account the
warnings specified for the packing.
If the packing material is supplied by the customer, special care should be taken
to avoid damage during the transport and storage of the devices.

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2.5.4

Rack Installation
Prior to the commencement of rack installation, consult the site documentation
to locate the installation point of the NB-440, the link equipment, power supply unit and
the access of the antenna cables into the construction room.
After that, check the proper installation of the ground bar and the necessary
cable runways.
If the rack must be moved to the final installation position by crane and for later
connection works, it is necessary to remove the top cover of the rack.

CAUTION
Before opening the rack door, take measures to prevent the rack falling over!
Note the accident prevention regulations, when working with a fork lift truck or crane !
Proceed as follows:

3
4
2
1
Fig. 2.9

Opening of rack door

1. Open the rack-door as shown in the figure above: Slide down the protection cover
(1), push the button behind the cover (2) and flap out the handle (3). Turn the handle
counterclockwise 45 (4).
2. Slide the top cover 20 mm in front direction and lift it up ( see Fig. 2.10.)
3. Disconnect the green/yellow ground wire from the pin inside the top cover.

ground wire
Fig. 2.10

Removal of top cover

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Fig. 2.11

Guideline for crane transport

The NB-440 are intended for interior installation only so that they should be free from
possible water ingress, frost, tampering and excessive insect attack.
The following recommendations should be considered:
In order to install the NB-440 below a roof or in a room, a minimum height of
1700 mm is required which is also necessary for removing the top.
Installation next to a wall is possible to the left. A minimum distance of 100 mm to be
maintained at the rear. A clearance of 500 mm on the right is needed to open the
rack door. In case of back-to-back installation a distance between the rear panels
of the racks of 200 mm is absolutely required.
The minimum distance to the opposite wall is 750 mm.
It is recommended that an additional working area be considered with an
appropriate emergency exit. The rack has a right hand opening door.
min. distance
for proper air radiation

NB-440

100 mm
600 mm

500 mm

NB-440
1700 mm
(minimum room height)
750 mm

door

Fig. 2.12

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Fig. 2.13 shows the four fastening claws which fix the rack feet to the crate or wooden
pallet during transport. The claws should be used for fixing the NB-440 rack to the floor.

Fig. 2.13

Removal of fastening claws

4
3
1

Fig. 2.14

Adjusting of rack foot

Proceed as described in the list below:

1. Unscrew the 4 fastening claws from the crates base as shown in Fig. 2.13 and
carefully move the rack to the final installation position.
2. Check the correct vertical rack position, using the spirit-level. In case, that the
position is incorrect, compensate differences in the floor height by adjusting the rack
foot. (see Fig. 2.14).
3. Loose the lock nut (1) and screw down or up the rack foot (2) for proper floor contact
by using adjuster feed wrench M42 (SW65, Knrr part no. 01.139.965.7).
4. Tighten the lock nut as fast as possible to avoid a gap between the bottom section
(3) and the rack frame (4). The electrical contact between lock nut and bottom
section is absolutely required for EMI-closeness of the NB-440 rack.
5. Push a claw on each of the 4 rack foot and mark the drilling point on the floor.
6. Remove the clamps and drill the 4 holes and insert the 4 wallplugs (e.g. Fischer
S8GK) into the holes.
7. Push the claws on the rack foot and fix them. Use a ratchet with a 10 mm nut.

CAUTIONIt is strictly not allowed, to install the NB-440 without fixing to a concrete
foundation or base construction!

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Additionally the rack can be affixed to the wall. Mounting brackets (Siemens serial no.
C50300-A204-C156) should be used for the wall fixing.
20

hole for fixing to the wall

40
100

195

diameter 10
length 20

hole for fixing at the top of the rack

5
(all measures in mm)

40
Fig. 2.15

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Mounting bracket for fixing to wall

CAUTION
When the earthquake mounting kit is used, no additional wall mounting of the
rack is allowed!

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2.5.5

Setup of Earthquake Mounting Kit

In areas with the possibility of earthquake use the mounting kit for Earthquake Zone 4
Rack (MK:EQ4RV2, S30861-K4119-X). The additional brackets improve the robustness
of the rack against earthquake shocks.
The mounting kit consists of the mechanical parts as shown in the figure below.

Fig. 2.16

Parts of the earthquake kit S3086-K4119-X

Fix the rack to the floor in accordance with Fig. 2.19 in steps as follows:
Mark the positions of the drilling holes in.
Drill at right-angle the holes with 18 mm in diameter and a depth of 98 mm. Dont
pre-drill the holes!
Produce an undercut of the drilling holes: drill the hole to stop and swivel the
jack hammer 3-5 times keeping stop to concrete.
Clean out the drilling holes by blowing or sucking.
Put dowels (3) (e.g. HILTI - M12*73 / 20) into the inserting tool and hammer into each
hole until the sleeve is flush with surface.
Screw the premounted double claw (1) with the rear dowels on the floor with a torque
of 60Nm tight (see Fig. 2.17).
Shift the rack to the appropriate position, so that each of the rear rack feet is placed
in a cutout of the double claw.
Open the rack door.
Insert a claw (2) on each of the front feet and affix them with the M12 bolts to the
steel plugs in front of the rack (see Fig. 2.18).
Tighten the connection with a torque of 60Nm.
See drilling sketch in Fig. 2.19.

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Double claw for the rear feet in mounted position

Fig. 2.18

Claws for the front feet before fixing

465

450

600

92.5

Fig. 2.17

485
57.5

Fig. 2.19

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sketch without scale, all measures in mm

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2.6
2.6.1

External Cabling Activities

Overview
This chapter gives information required for installing the external cables between
the NB-440 and equipment outside the rack.
The rack can not function without the following cable connections:
DC mains terminal block 2 pole -48 V DC power supply equipment
ground bolt - ground bar
Iub interface - link equipment (can be NTPM or microwave)
microwave indoor units - microwave outdoor units
(if microwave equipment is used for transmission)
transmit / receive antenna connectors - antenna system
ground strip of antenna cable shields - ground bolt
optional:
alarm collection terminal - external alarm sensors
All interfaces exept the antenna connectors are located at the EMI panel below the
top cover.
The top cover needs to be removed for cable installation. For removal of the top cover
proceed as described in section 2.5.4 of this manual.

6
7
4
1

1 Iub interface on OVPT 0

2 Iub interface (OVPT 1)
3 ground bolts
Fig. 2.20

4 DC terminal
5 ACT

6 lightning protection alarms

7 external reset

Interfaces on EMI Panel of the NB-440

Some additional hints for the installation of external cabling:

The first cable that has to be installed is the ground cable between the main ground
stud on top of the rack and the nearest ground bar on site.

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After that all other cables like DC mains, RF cabling or alarm wires can be installed.
The screen of the RF jumpers has to be grounded before entering the rack via
the cable feeding module, see Fig. 2.49.
If cables are fed through coaxial cable access located at the top of the rack at the
front, the screen has to be grounded like all other coaxial cables.

The figure below shows the location of the external interfaces.

antenna cables
-48V DC
external reset switch
ground cable
external alarms / commands
Iub lines
EMI Panel

front of rack

NB-440

Fig. 2.21

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2.6.2

Ground and Power Supply Connections -48 V DC

The NB-440 racks has to be connected to the site specific ground system before starting
the connection of DC mains cable.
An external ground wire (16 mm2, #AWG 6 for USA, copper conductor) has to be
connected on the left or right side ground stud of the rack, which must be attached to
the ground bar on site.
Grounding of the rack must be done by 16mm2 copper wire which is connected to a
ground bar or a site grounding ring. In the latter case, the ring must be built using 50mm2
(or more) copper inductor.
Connect the NB-440 rack and ground system as follows:
1. Use the nearest ground bar on site.
2. Ascertain the distances between the connection points of the ground system
and the ground bolt of the rack.
3. Cut the cables to the required length.
4. Remove the cable covering at the end to connect to the ground bolt
(length approx. 10 mm) and fix a cable lug M8.
5. Connect the prepared cable end to the ground bolt.
6. Tighten the nut firmly.
50 mm2

site ground ring

16 mm2
16 mm2

35 mm2

-48 V

125 A

+0V

=
~

connection
to ground

Fig. 2.22

ground bar

power distribution
with circuit breaker

AC mains

Ground and DC mains connections of the NB-440

The figure above shows the recommended cabling for the power supply and
ground connections. The recommended cable types as shown in the figure above
guarantees the proper function of the NB-440, equipped with up to 6 TRX.
The NB-440 will be powered by -48V DC. A 2-pole terminal block of the MSU, located
in the top of rack, is the connection point for the DC mains wires.
An easily accessible disconnect device is incorporated into the DC mains supply
wiring. To isolate the DC mains supply, a 125 A circuit breaker (medium response time
and a contact separation of at least 3 mm) must be installed in the DC distribution box
for interruption of the -48 V conductor. If there no DC pole grounded, a two-pole
disconnect device is necessary.

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To connect the NB-440 with the DC mains supply equipment point, proceed with
the following steps:
1. Refer to the site documentation for the required information about type and location
of the DC distribution.
2. Check the actual distance between terminal block of the MSU and DC distribution.
3. Cut back the wire insulation at the end that is to be connected to the terminal block.
4. Fix both DC wires with straps by using the strain relief clamps at the edge of
EMI Panel.
5. Insert the wires into the terminals. Use a screwdriver for opening the terminal
springs. Check that all wires are in fixed position.

- 48 V
+0V

fixed by straps

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Fig. 2.23

DC mains terminal block

Fig. 2.24

Connection of the grounding wire

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2.6.3

Iub-Interface - Link Equipment

The Iub interfaces, located on the EMI Panel, provide the communication links to the
neighbouring Node B stations or the controlling RNC.
The Iub interfaces can be terminated with Overvoltage Protections (OVPT) which
protects the boards inside the NB-440 against overvoltage (residual voltage < 1 kV).
Two types of OVPT exist: OVPTE1CF for 75 and OVPTE1J1SF for 100/120 cables.
If this function is not needed, the Iub interfaces will be terminated with an Iub connector.
The IUBCONSFV1 is the termination for 120 lines and the IUBCONCFV1 for
75 lines.
Depending on the different cable impedances it is recommended to:
use screened cable containing 8/10 shielded twisted pairs 0,25 mm2 for
100/120 PCM lines, e.g. S-09YS(ST)CY 8x2x0.6/1.2.
use coaxial cables for 75 wiring, e.g. 2YCCY 0.4/2.5 .

NOTE
Use only mesh shielded twisted pair or coaxial copper cables.
The maximum cable length between the Iub interface and the link equipment on site
must not exceed 42 metres (140 feet).
The cable shielding must be connected to the relevant ground pins as close as possible
(in order to avoid EMC/RF interfering effects).

2.6.3.1

Iub-Interface for 100/120 Ohm Cable Impedance

Before starting the connection of the cables at the Iub-interface of the OVPTE1J1SF
or IUBCONCSFV1, prepare the twisted pair cables as shown in the figure below.

Fig. 2.25
1.
2.
3.
4.

Preparation of twisted pair cables, 120 Ohm impedance

Cut the cable to the required length (1).

Cut back the outer insulation approx.13 cm (2).
Remove approx. 11 cm of the braided shield (3).
Cut around the outer insulation and shift the insulation ring to the end of the braided
shield (4). Remove the foil shields and the additional plastic wires.

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5. Remove 6 mm of the wires insulation.

6. Wrap the exposed cable screen, which will be fixed at the strain relief.

Fig. 2.26

Routing of Iub-cable (example with OVPTE1J1SF)

1.
2.
3.
4.

Use straps to fix the cable to the strain relief.

Insert the wires into the terminals of the OVPTE1J1SF / IUBCONSFV1.
Insert the additional wire (shielding potential) into one of the ground terminals.
Lead the additional wire and the uplink and downlink wires on the shortest route
(that means without sleeves) between the strain relief and the screw terminals.
5. All unconnected Iub lines (4 wires per line) must be connected to one of the
ground terminals.
IUB5_ULA
Ground
IUB5_DLA

Ground

IUB5_ULB IUB7_DLA IUB5_DLB

IUB7_DLB IUB4_DLA

IUB4_ULB

IUB7_ULA IUB3_DLA

IUB4_ULA

IUB3_ULA

IUB4_DLB

IUB3_ULB

IUB7_ULB IUB3_DLB
Ground
IUB2_DLA

IUB2_ULA

IUB6_ULA IUB0_DLA

IUB2_ULB IUB6_DLA IUB2_DLB

IUB1_ULA IUB6_DLB IUB1_DLA
Ground
IUB1_DLB

IUB1_ULB

IUB0_ULA

IUB0_ULB IUB6_ULB IUB0_DLB

upper row

lower row

front side of rack

Fig. 2.27

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Iub-Interface for 75 Ohm Cable Impedance

The coaxial interface is realized by use of 16 1,0/2,3 coaxial connectors, located at the
OVPTE1CF or IUBCONCFV1.
holes for stress relieving

Fig. 2.28

Iub interface with coaxial connectors (example with OVPTE1CF)

For coax cabling with 75 impedance use coaxial cable e.g. 2YCCY 0.4/2.5.
The coaxial cables will be prepared as follows:
1. Fix a 1,0/2,3-female connector for each Iub up- and down-line at the end to be
connected to the OVPTE1CF or IUBCONCSFV1.
2. Connect the prepared cable to the matching connectors.
3. Use a torque spanner for 1,0/2,3 connectors (35 Ncm).
IUB-downlink line no.

IUB-uplink line no.

front side of rack

Fig. 2.29

Iub line connectors of OVPTE1CF / IUBCONCFV1

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2.6.3.3

Monitoring Interfaces of the Iub interfaces

The Overvoltage Protection carries 5 6pin DIN41616 test connectors for monitoring
the Iub lines. The following tables show the pin out of the monitoring interfaces.
X7
X8

1 2
3 4
5 6

X1
X2

X9

X3
X10
X4
X11
X5
X12
X6
1 2
3 4
5 6

Fig. 2.30

Pinning of the monitoring interfaces

connector / pin

connector / pin

Signal name

X1-1

Iub 0 - ULA

X4-1

Iub 4 - DLA

X1-2

Iub 0 - ULB

X4-2

Iub 4 - DLB

X1-3

Iub 0 - DLA

X4-3

Iub 5 - ULA

X1-4

Iub 0 - DLB

X4-4

Iub 5 - ULB

X1-5

Iub 1 - ULA

X4-5

Iub 5 - DLA

X1-6

Iub 1 - ULB

X4-6

Iub 5 - DLB

X2-1

Iub 1 - DLA

X5-1

Iub 6 - ULA

X2-2

Iub 1 - DLB

X5-2

Iub 6 - ULB

X2-3

Iub 2 - ULA

X5-3

Iub 6 - DLA

X2-4

Iub 2 - ULB

X5-4

Iub 6 - DLB

X2-5

Iub 2 - DLA

X5-5

Iub 7 - ULA

X2-6

Iub 2 - DLB

X5-6

Iub 7 - ULB

X3-1

Iub 3 - ULA

X6-1

Iub 7 - DLA

X3-2

Iub 3 - ULB

X6-2

Iub 7 - DLB

X3-3

Iub 3 - DLA

X6-3

EXTSYNCA

X3-4

Iub 3 - DLB

X6-4

EXTSYNCB

X3-5

Iub 4 - ULA

X6-5

X3-6

Iub 4 - ULB

X6-6

Tab. 2.1

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Signal name

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connector / pin

Signal name

X7-1

Iub 0 - ULA

X10-1

Iub 4 - DLA

X7-2

Iub 0 - ULB

X10-2

Iub 4 - DLB

X7-3

Iub 0 - DLA

X10-3

Iub 5 - ULA

X7-4

Iub 0 - DLB

X10-4

Iub 5 - ULB

X7-5

Iub 1 - ULA

X10-5

Iub 5 - DLA

X7-6

Iub 1 - ULB

X10-6

Iub 5 - DLB

X8-1

Iub 1 - DLA

X11-1

Iub 6 - ULA

X8-2

Iub 1 - DLB

X11-2

Iub 6 - ULB

X8-3

Iub 2 - ULA

X11-3

Iub 6 - DLA

X8-4

Iub 2 - ULB

X11-4

Iub 6 - DLB

X8-5

Iub 2 - DLA

X11-5

Iub 7 - ULA

X8-6

Iub 2 - DLB

X11-6

Iub 7 - ULB

X9-1

Iub 3 - ULA

X12-1

Iub 7 - DLA

X9-2

Iub 3 - ULB

X12-2

Iub 7 - DLB

X9-3

Iub 3 - DLA

X12-3

EXTSYNCA

X9-4

Iub 3 - DLB

X12-4

EXTSYNCB

X9-5

Iub 4 - ULA

X12-5

X9-6

Iub 4 - ULB

X12-6

Tab. 2.2

2.6.4

Signal name

Pinning of monitoring interfaces OVPTE1J1SF / IUBCONSFV1

Alarm Collection Terminal - external Signal Sensors

The access for cabling from external signal sensors on site (site inputs) is the
Alarm Collection Terminal for base cabinet, ACTM.
The ACTM provides 6 WAGO terminal blocks for connecting of 24 external input alarms
and 8 output commands. The max. wire diameter is limited to 0.5 mm (AWG 28-20).
The alarm terminals are labelled X1 ... X4 , the terminal blocks X9 and X10 are used for
connection of output commands. At the terminal blocks X9 and X10 up to 8 different
electrical consumers can be connected.
The cables will be fixed as shown in the figure below or by screen clamps (not part of
the ACTM, WAGO part-no. 790-108 for outer diameter up to 8 mm or 790-116 for outer
diameter up to 16 mm).
The following figure and tables give information on the terminal assignment.

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X9

X10

Fig. 2.31

12

X2

12

12

X3

X1

X4

12

Terminal numbering of the ACTM

CAUTION
The signal source of the external alarms (clamping block X1 ...X4) must be a switching
contact (relais, open collector for rack internal alarms will be possible).
It is not allowed to connect a voltage source to the alarm inputs.

Pin no.

connector X1
Alarm No.

connector X2
Alarm No.

connector X3
Alarm No.

connector X4
Alarm No.

2,4,6,8,10,12

GND (ground)

GND (ground)

GND (ground)

GND (ground)

AL_42

AL_36

AL_30

AL_24

AL_43

AL_37

AL_31

AL_25

AL_44

AL_38

AL_32

AL_26

AL_45

AL_39

AL_33

AL_27

AL_46

AL_40

AL_34

AL_28

11

AL_47

AL_41

AL_35

AL_29

Tab. 2.3

Pinning ACTM Connectors X1 ... X4

The ACTM provides at the connectors X9 and X10 the possibility to switch up to
8 electrical consumers via a relay contact (relays is already integrated on ACTM).

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CAUTION
The switched current must not exceed 100 mAAC/DC (contact closed) and the maximum
switched voltage is limited to 30 VAC or 30 VDC (contact open). The maximum
switching power is 10 W.

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Pin no.

Signal name X9

CMD0P

CMD4P

CMD0M

CMD4M

CMD1P

CMD5P

CMD1M

CMD5M

CMD2P

CMD6P

CMD2M

CMD6M

CMD3P

CMD7P

CMD3M

CMD7M

Tab. 2.4

2.6.5

Signal name X10

Pinning ACTM Connectors X10 and X9

Installation of the Mounting Kit OPEXAL

If external alarm sensors are placed outside the building, the MK:OPEXAL
(Overvoltage Protection for external Alarms) is required.
Each MK:OPEXAL protects up to 10 alarm lines which are connected to the ACTM
against over-voltage.
Install the MK:OPEXAL in accordance to the following figures.
screw, dowel and washers 6 mm
ground wire

OPEXAL

cable ties

10 symmetric pair
cables
Fig. 2.32

Contents of the MK:OPEXAL

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Drill two holes with 6 mm in diameter and min. 35 mm depth as shown in Fig. 2.33.
Insert the dowels.
Attach the MK:OPEXAL to the wall in vertical position and fix it with screws and
washers.
Connect the cables coming from the external alarm sensors at the left screw terminals of the overvoltage protectors.
Connect the symmetric pair cables at the right screw terminals of the overvoltage
protectors.
Attach the ground wire to the yellow / green WAGO terminal (see Fig. 2.34).
Fix all cables with cable ties at the bracket of the MK:OPEXAL..
Route the cables to the ACTM and the ground wire to the PE-plate of the EMI-panel
(see Fig. 2.35).

700 mm

220 mm

Fig. 2.33

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diameter 6 mm
drill hole depth 35 mm

max. 30 mm
from the rack edge

Drilling sketch for MK:OPEXAL

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cables from
external alarm sensors

Input side

ground wire
to PE-plate of EMI Panel

Fig. 2.34

Output side

symmetric pair cables

to ACTM

Wall mounted MK:OPEXAL

cable tie

ACTM

PE-plate
ground bolt

Fig. 2.35

stress relieving bracket

Routing of external alarm cables

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2.6.6

Fix external alarm cables with cables ties at the stress relieving bracket, so that a
proper electrical contact between the bracket and the cable screens is guaranteed.
Attach the ground wire to the bolt at the PE-plate.
Connect the external alarm cables at the matching WAGO terminals of the ACTM.

Alarm Collection Terminal ACTC - internal Alarms

Additionally to the site inputs (external alarms) at ACTM, there exists the ACTC board
which is used as a connection board to support single connectors for the internal alarms
and the DC supply for the FANs, heatexchangers, microwave equipment, smoke sensor
and battery fuses (see Fig. 2.36).
The following table gives information on the connections for environmental alarms
at ACTC.
Pin no. X12

Signal name

Pin no. X8

Signal name

AL_1P

AL0_P

AL_GND

AL_GND

DC_SMOKE_PUE

DC_SMOKE_MUE

Tab. 2.5

Pinning ACTC Connector X12 and X8

Pin no. X9

Signal name

Pin no. X10

Signal name

AL10_P

BB0_BB1

BB0_BB1

AL_GND

Tab. 2.6

Pinning ACTC Connector X9 and X10

SMOKE RDO

X12

X8

X9

X10

18

X21

BB0...BB1

meaning of abbrevations:
RDO: rack door open
SMOKE: smoke sensor
BB0...1: battery fuse 0...1

Fig. 2.36

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Pin no. X21

1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15

AL_GND

AL_15P (cabinet input 8)

AL_14P (cabinet input 7)

AL_13P (cabinet input 6)

AL_12P (cabinet input 5)

10

AL_11P (cabinet input 4/OVP)

12

AL_10P (cabinet input 3/BB)

14

AL_9P (cabinet input 2)

16

AL_8P (cabinet input 1)

17

TEMP_SENSE_GND

18

TEMP_SENSE

Tab. 2.7

2.6.7

Signal name

Pinning ACTC Connector X21

Local Maintenance Terminal (LMT) Interface

A RJ45 connector, located at the front of the Core Controller is the interface for
temporary connection of a Local Maintenance Terminal (LMT), used for commissioning
and maintenance purposes. It is also possible to connect the LMT with one of the Hub
ports at the DC Panel.

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2.6.8

Connection of External Reset Line

If a problem occurs to the application software and the Node B is stuck, an operator can
initiate a remote Node B hardware-restart. The Overvoltage protection for External
Reset Line (OERF) module is the interface to the remote reset button and is located on
the EMI-panel.
The reset will be activated by use of the remote reset button. The short circuit of the
terminal clamp causes a closing of the relay contact and perform a reset of the NB-440
by setting the system-restart line to ground potential (active low reset).
The reset is performed as long as the reset button is pushed. As interface connector a
2 pin terminal Wago-clamp is used. For connection to the remote push button on site,
a 2 wire twisted pair cable with a max. wire diameter of 0.5 mm (#AWG 28-20) will be
used.

Fig. 2.37

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2.6.9

Antenna Connections
The NB-440 has to be connected to the transmit/receive antennas. The antenna
configuration and the required cabling are dependent on the conditions found at the site.
For detailed information refer to the site-specific documentation or use the corresponding customer documents.
For installation and service purposes it is useful to know which hardware is connected
to which cell. The numbering, seen from the top of the antenna pole, starts at an
azimuth angle of 0 (north) and rotates clockwise.
The first existing cell whose beam centre line lies at 0 or more is defined as
cell 0 or sector 0. The next one following in the same sense of rotation is cell 1, etc.
In case of an omni cell the cell no. is 0.
0

sector 2
sector angle

directional antenna

beam centre line

pole
sector width 120

sector 0

sector 1

Fig. 2.38

2.6.9.1

Example for cell numbering (top view from the antenna pole)

Preparation of Antenna Jumper Cables

Short jumper cables with a max. diameter 1/2 have to be used for connections between
the antenna cables and the front connectors of the DUAMCOs, because the thick cables
from the antenna are not able to enter the racks.
With regard to overvoltage protection it is recommended to ground the outer
conductor of antenna feeder cables where they are connected with the jumper cables
outside the NB-440.

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These jumper cables must be fabricated of 1/2 highly flexible coaxial cable on-site,
if no pre-fabricated cables should be used.
Fabricate the jumper cables in steps as shown in the following figures.

cable trimming tool

hot air gun

(or propane/ butane blow torch)

cable knife
open-ended spanners
(jaw opening 21mm and
25 mm)

Fig. 2.39

Tools for jumper fabrication

heatshrink sleeve

heat protection tape

fitting ring

cleaning tissue
corrugation nut
connector head
emery paper

Fig. 2.40

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Parts of the connector unit kit (example)

Measure the distance between the end of the antenna feeder cable and the front
connectors of the combining modules.
Saw the cable to the required length. Do not deform cable outer conductor, when
using too much pressure for sawing !

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2
rotate clockwise
1

Fig. 2.41

Using the trimming tool

Fig. 2.42

Removal of isolation and deburring of inner conductor

heatshrink sleeve

fitting ring

Fig. 2.43

Removal of metal particles

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fitting ring

connector head

corrugation nut

Fig. 2.44

Assembly of the connector unit

20 mm

Fig. 2.45

Fixing of connector unit , removal of outer insulation

heat protection tape

heat shrink sleeve

Fig. 2.46

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Handling of heat protection tape and shrink sleeve

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heated air

remove the over length

of heat protection tape

hot air gun or butane torch

Fig. 2.47

Shrinkage and removal of the visible heat protection tape

The antenna cables must be routed through the EMI Panel forward to the 7/16 front
connectors of DUAMCOF.

NOTE
Note that being able to close the doors means that the depth of the right angle
connector is not allowed to exceed 45 mm.

max. 45 mm

width across flats 32

Fig. 2.48

max. 1/2 jumper cable (high flexible)

Max. dimensions of antenna connectors

Connect the antenna cables to the combining equipment as follows:

1. Unscrew the front part of the cable feeding module.
2. Route the antenna jumpers to the DUAMCOF RF connectors.
3. For grounding strip back outer insulation approx. 40-45 mm for proper contact with
the metal lids of the cable feeding module (see Fig. 2.49).
4. Feed the jumpers through the cable feeding module forward to the front connectors
of antenna combiners and fix them at the connectors TX/RX.
5. Bend the jumpers into the correct position for easy closing of cable feeding module.
6. Screw the front part of the cable feeding module in its original position.

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NOTE
The outer insulation of the antenna cables must be removed for proper ground contact
at the lids of the cable feeding module (see Fig. 2.49).

unscrew

Fig. 2.49

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Routing of antenna jumper cables

NOTE
After the installation of the antenna system is completed, collect the following antenna
cable parameters and document them for the customer:
length and type of all antenna feeder cables
length and type of all antenna jumper cables
The same type of antenna feeder cables and jumper cable should be used within the
same sector.
The length differences between the main and diversity paths within the same sector
should be less than < = 1m. A cable length accuracy < = 1/2 m is recommended.
Information about the cable parameters supplied by subcontractors may be required.

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2.6.10

Installation of the Tower Mounted Amplifiers

The Tower Mounted Amplifiers (TMAF or DTMAF) are the RF units (external to the
NodeB rack) which provide the means to feed the overall NodeB downlink signal to one
TX/RX antenna and to amplify, with low noise figure, the overall NodeB uplink signal
coming from the same TX/RX antenna.
The TMAF / DTMAF should be placed as close to the antenna as possible.
It will be supplied and supervised by the multicoupling equipment (DUAMCOF) in the
rack it is connected to.

Linear-Pol Antennas

TMAF

TMAF

Feeder 1

Fig. 2.50

Cross-Pol Antenna

DTMAF

Feeder 1

Feeder 2

Feeder 2

FDD

FDD

NodeB

NodeB

Position of TMAF/DTMAF in the system

60.5
to antenna

47

68

78

to Node B

draining pipe

ground screw

175

Fig. 2.51

Bottom view of the TMAF (measures in mm)

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24

296

holes for wall mounting

holes for hose clip

Fig. 2.52

Fixing facilities of TMAF (measures in mm)

77
to Node
1

30

47

68

78

draining pipe ground screw

175

Fig. 2.53

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Bottom view of the DTMAF (measures in mm)

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0

47

30

Fig. 2.54

Top view of the DTMAF (measures in mm)

340

24

holes for hose clip

holes for wall mounting

Fig. 2.55

Fixing facilities of DTMAF (measures in mm)

Two 7/16 female connectors, located at the bottom of the TMAF (lettered ANT and
Node B) are the interfaces for connections of the feeder cable towards to Node B and
to TX/RX antenna with appropriate antenna jumper cabels 1/2.

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The DTMAF provides two 7/16 female connectors at the bottom for the connection with
the Node B (lettered NodeB 0 and NodeB 1) and on the top both 7/16 connectors for
connecting the jumper cables to the antennas (lettered ANT 0 and ANT 1).

NOTE
The TMAF and the DTMAF can be pole-or wall mounted in vertical position only !
Each TMAF / DTMAF shall be grounded to the pole, therefore a grounding wire has to
be prepared for each device on site.
The mounting plate has a screw with a locking washer attached to it and a threaded hole
for connection of the grounding wire (see Fig. 2.51 and Fig. 2.53).
The grounding wire cable lug must have the right size for the M8 ground screw. The
cross section of the ground wire must be not less than 16 mm2.
The other end of the grounding wire should be safely connected to a well grounded point
on the pole.
Care must be taken that the draining pipe (see Fig. 2.51 and Fig. 2.53) is pointed downwards. The draining pipe is factory mounted. If it, for any reason, would be loosened, it
should be tightened again with a sufficient torque wrench, however not exeeding
2.2 Nm.
The draining pipe must never be obstructed or covered with paint which would impede
the venting and draining of the housing.

2.6.10.1

Pole Mounting with Hose Clips

The hose clips surrounds the pole and are fitted into the corresponding openings of the
mounting plate (see Fig. 2.56). This is the situation just before tightening the hose clips.
For the mounting, the following steps can generally be recommended. First connect the
TMAF to the antenna feeder cable. Take into consideration that the antenna feeder often
is very stiff and rather heavy. The position of its coaxial connectors therefore often
determines the position of the TMAF on the pole.
1. Open the hose clips by pressing the button at the end of the clip lock and then
smoothly pull out the perforated metal band.
2. Move the metal band of the hose clip gently into the openings of the mounting plate.
3. Close the hose clip loosely around the pole.
4. Shift the TMAF into the correct mounting position.
5. Tighten the hose clip screws carefully, but do not over-tighten (see Fig. 2.57).
6. Connect the TMAF first to the antenna feeder cable (NodeB) and then to the antenna
jumper cable (ANT). The tightening torque must be 25 - 30 Nm.
7. Connect the grounding wire with the TMAF ground screw.
Check the tightening torque, 5 Nm.
8. The use of self-vulcanising tape as an environmental protection of the connectors
is recommended.

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Fig. 2.56

Fitting of the hose clips (example with TMAF)

hose clips

tighten

tighten

Fig. 2.57

Pole mounting of the TMAF

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to antenna
ground bolt
to NodeB

Fig. 2.58

2.6.10.2

Antenna cable connection at the TMAF

Wall Mounting of TMAF

The TMAF may be mounted on a wall by means of suitable screws (not supplied
with the TMAF).
The corresponding holes in the mounting plate have a diameter of 9 mm. The proper
way of mounting the TMAF on a wall varies from case to case. The best method can
only be decided by the installer. Please note, however, that the wall itself probably does
not provide adequate grounding, it may be insulated.

340 mm

278 mm

296 mm

TMAF

175 mm
Fig. 2.59

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DTMAF

322 mm

130 mm

130 mm

175 mm

Drilling sketch for wall mounting

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2.6.11

CAUTION
It is absolutely necessary to prepare and connect an adequate grounding cable to the
TMAFs grounding point.

CAUTION
Pay attention to the thermal dimensional changes of the antenna feeder cables.

Preparation of the Top Cover

After the connection of external cables, prepare the top cover for setup on the top of
the rack. The top cover features pre-fractured parts which can be removed in order to
route cables through to the infrastructure equipment on site. See figure below.
The required number of pieces can be removed in easy manner by break out at the
perforation. After that refinish the paint coat at all cracks with the paint retouch kit
(Siemens Serial No. A500-C101-B261).
paint retouch neccessary

Fig. 2.60

Removable pieces and paint retouch of the top cover

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2.6.12

Setup of the System Cabling

The system cabling consists of connections are installed on the front of the rack.
Cabling configurations depend on the different equipping variants and the cell
configuration of the site.
The system cabling is already installed in the factory. This section provides information
for setup additional system cables for extension of RF modules or the cell configuration
must be changed.
The list of variant numbers (content of the site specific documentation) is needed for
the correct setup of the cabling between the modules.

TX

TX

LPA 0
RF out
TX 0
D RX 0
U
A RX 1
M
C RX 0
O
F RX 1
TX 1
RF out

TRX 0

RX 0
RX 1
RX 0
RX 1

TRX 3

LPA 1
TX

Fig. 2.61

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TX

Cabling between TRX, LPA and DUAMCOF (2 Carrier, 1 Cell)

CAUTION
To avoid short circuits, do not pack the overlength of system cables in the free space
between the fans of the A-shelf and the EMI-filters of the mains supply unit.

CAUTION
To obtain the minimum bending radius of 35 mm (RG 142) and 3,5 mm
(semi-rigid .86 AI). A bending tool should be used.
Fix the system cables at SMA connectors with a torque wrench set 100 Ncm and at
N-type connectors with a torque wrench set 1,10 Nm.
Terminate all unused connectors of the antenna combiners with 50 Ohm load resistors!

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The following table provides an overview of the types and functionality of the
prefabricated cables.
connection

code number

length

path

connector

cable
type

DUAMCOFleft hand side LPA

C39195-Z80C221

80 mm

TX

N-con. 90, male/ RG 142

N-con. 90; male

DUAMCOFright hand side LPA

C39195-Z80C222

250 mm

TX

N-con. 90, male/ RG 142

N-con. 90; male

Semi-rigid System Cable

TRX - LPA
TRX - DUAMCOF

C39195-Z80C219

1800 mm TX/
RX

SMA,90,male/
SMA,90,male

semirigid
.86 Al

1800 mm TX/
RX

SMA,90, male/
SMA,90, male

coax
cable,
flexible

alternatively: Flexible System Cable

TRX - LPA
TRX - DUAMCOF

Tab. 2.8

S30864X217-A20

Functionality of system cables

The minimum single bending radius of the flexible cables is 20 mm. The minimum
repeated bending radius is 40 mm. The exeptional length of the cables have to be stored
inside the vertical space between the subracks and the inside rack wall.
The horizontal space below each subrack have not to be used to store the extra length
of the system cables or anything else. This space is used as an air inlet for cooling.
Here a routing sketch for the DUAMCOF and LPA left/right hand cabling is given.
LPA left/right hand cabling

C39195-Z80-C221

L
P
A

#0

Fig. 2.62

D
U
A
C
O
F

L
P
A

#0

#1

C39195-Z80-C222

LPA-DUAMCOF cabling

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Post Installation Notes

The following instructions must carried before leaving the site:
At the end of the working day enable any alarms that should be active.
Contact the Network Control Center to announce your departure.
Close and lock the rack doors.
Ensure the site is secure or hand over to the person in charge / caretaker.
If all installation activities are finished, any garbage should be cleared from site.
Remove all packing material for recycling.

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3.1

Checklist for NB-440 Installation

Check Item

Yes

No

Grounding
Node B connected to ground as described in section Ground and
Power Supply Connections -48V DC
Cable screens of all cables connected to ground at the cable
window of the building
Power Supply
Cross section of power supply cable sufficient
Proper disconnect and overcurrent device installed
power supply connection correspondend to TNS-or TT Network
requirements
Cable window of the installation building equipped with lightning
conductor
Cross section correspondend to cable length
External Alarms
External alarm cables with braided screen
Cable screen contacted to metal lid of cable feeding module
Cable screen contacted to ground at both ends
Overvoltage protection equipment present and correct installed
IuB cables
IuB cables with braided screen
Cable screens connected with EMI panel of rack
Cable screen contacted to ground at both ends
NTPM connector for cable screens correspondend to
EMC requirements
Overvoltage protection equipment present and correct installed
Antenna Cables
Outer conductor of antenna cables connected to ground at
antenna window
Grounding of antenna cables between antenna and antenna window correpondend to grounding guideline
Antenna cable conductor protected against humidity
Cable parameter parameters collected and part of the customer
documentation
Tab. 3.1

Checklist for NB-440 Installation

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