M0121AAD NodeA

Repeaters
Node A2 and Node A4
Network Elements
User's Manual
M0121AAD
Users Manual for Node A2 / A 4 Network Elements
Copyright 2010 CommScope, Inc.

All rights reserved.
Andrew Solutions is a trademark of CommScope, Inc.
All information contained in this manual has been revised thoroughly. Yet Andrew
Solutions accepts no liability for any omissions or faults.
Andrew Solutions reserves the right to change all hard- and software characteristics
without notice.
Names of products mentioned herein are used for identification purposes only and
may be trademarks and / or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
No parts of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system,
transmitted in any form or by any means, electronical, mechanical photocopying,
recording or otherwise, without prior written permission of the publisher.
Andrew Wireless Systems GmbH, 12-January-2010
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. GENERAL
1.1.
USED ABBREVIATIONS
1.2.
HEALTH AND SAFETY WARNINGS
1.3.
ABOUT ANDREW SOLUTIONS
1.4.
INTERNATIONAL CONTACT ADDRESSES FOR WIG CUSTOMER SUPPORT 11
10
2. INTRODUCTION
13
2.1.
PURPOSE
13
2.2.
THE NODE A NETWORK ELEMENT
13
2.3.
QUICK START CHECKLIST
14
3. INSTALLATION
15
3.1.
3.1.1.
3.1.2.
3.1.3.
3.1.4.
3.1.5.
MECHANICAL INSTALLATION
General
RF Card Installation
Wall Mounting Procedure
Pole-Mounting Procedure
19 Inch Rack Mounting
15
15
16
17
27
31
3.2.
3.2.1.
3.2.2.
3.2.3.
3.2.4.
3.2.5.
3.2.6.
3.2.7.
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
General
Grounding
Installation of / Upgrade with USB to Ethernet Converter
Interconnection Cabling
Connection of the Antenna Cables
Power Connection
Connection to the Node A
36
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
4. FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
45
4.1.
ARCHITECTURE
45
4.2.
4.2.1.
4.2.2.
4.2.3.
4.2.4.
4.2.5.
FEATURES
Digital Channel Filters
Frequency Hopping
Filter Types
Status Information
Alarm Forwarding
48
48
48
48
49
49
4.3.
4.3.1.
4.3.2.
4.3.3.
4.3.4.
4.3.5.
4.3.6.
4.3.7.
COMPONENTS
Multiband Combiner
Digital Channel Modules (DCM) / RF Cards
Dummy Card
Power Supply Unit
Modem
USB to Ethernet Converter
User Interface Board (UI-Board)
50
51
52
53
53
54
57
57
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5. MAINTENANCE
63
5.1.
GENERAL
63
5.2.
5.2.1.
5.2.2.
5.2.3.
5.2.4.
5.2.5.
5.2.6.
5.2.7.
REPLACEMENT OF COMPONENTS
RF Card
Power Supply
Modem / USB to Ethernet Converter
Status LED
Upgrading the Node A with Additional RF Cards
Multiband Combiner
Fan Unit
63
65
66
68
70
71
72
74
6. ILLUSTRATIONS
75
6.1.
CABINET DRAWINGS
75
6.2.
LAYOUT
76
7. SPECIFICATIONS
77
7.1.
7.1.1.
7.1.2.
7.1.3.
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Commercial Applications
Tetra/Tetrapol
Public Safety
77
77
80
83
7.2.
MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
86
7.3.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND SAFETY SPECIFICATION
86
7.4.
USB TO ETHERNET CONVERTER
86
7.5.
7.5.1.
7.5.2.
7.5.3.
7.5.4.
7.5.5.
7.5.6.
MODEMS
Modem Siemens MC35
Modem Airlink Redwing C3110 / C3111
Modem AnyDATA iPort EM III Dual / EM IV DUAL
Modem MultiTech MTCBA-C-N9
Modem Raven XT USB CDMA
Modem Raven CDMA
87
87
87
87
88
88
88
7.6.
FEATURES
89
7.7.
IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS
89
8. PARTS LIST
91
9. INDEX
93
10. LIST OF CHANGES
95
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FIGURES AND TABLES

figure 3-1 Grounding bolt .......................................................................................... 37
figure 3-2 Components of USB to Ethernet Converter.............................................. 38
figure 3-3 Exemplary view of interconnecting cabling for Node A4 (top) and Node A2
(bottom).................................................................................................. 39
figure 3-4 Front view of antenna connections from Node A ...................................... 40
figure 3-5 Power supply plug .................................................................................... 41
figure 3-6 Mains connector ....................................................................................... 41
figure 3-7 Connecting the CAT5 cable to the Node A for the local connection ......... 42
figure 4-1 General block diagram Node A, part I ...................................................... 45
figure 4-2 General block diagram Node A, part II ..................................................... 46
figure 4-3 Exemplary layout of a Node A4 ................................................................ 50
figure 4-4 Node A 3-band combiner (EGSM, GSM1800, UMTS).............................. 51
figure 4-5 DCM, RF card, low / medium power......................................................... 52
figure 4-6 DCM, RF card (high power) with additional DL amplifier .......................... 52
figure 4-7 Dummy card ............................................................................................. 53
figure 4-8 Power supply, front and back ................................................................... 53
figure 4-9 Modem MC35 installed............................................................................. 54
figure 4-10 Modem Redwing installed ...................................................................... 55
figure 4-11 Modem Raven installed .......................................................................... 55
figure 4-12 Modem Raven XT installed .................................................................... 55
figure 4-13 Multitech MTCBA-C-N9 installed ............................................................ 55
figure 4-14 Modem AnyData EM IV installed ............................................................ 55
figure 4-15 Cable from the modem to the multiband combiner ................................. 55
figure 4-16 SIM-card................................................................................................. 56
figure 4-17 USB to Ethernet Converter..................................................................... 57
figure 4-18 UI-board, top and rear view .................................................................... 57
figure 4-19 UI-board, installed .................................................................................. 58
figure 4-20 Pin assignment ....................................................................................... 59
figure 4-21 Schematics of external alarm clamps ..................................................... 59
figure 4-22 External cable gland ............................................................................... 60
figure 4-23 Summary alarm relay ............................................................................. 60
figure 4-24 Relay contacts, alarm condition.............................................................. 61
figure 4-25 Schematics of summary alarm clamps ................................................... 61
figure 5-1 Status LED and connection cables........................................................... 70
figure 5-2 Cover of UI-card ....................................................................................... 70
figure 6-1 Cabinet of a Node A4 ............................................................................... 75
figure 6-2 Layout of the Node A4, exemplary ........................................................... 76
figure 6-3 Layout of the Node A2, exemplary ........................................................... 76
figure 7-1 Filter resources allocation (up to 5 MHz wide) for Commercial applications
............................................................................................................... 79
figure 7-2 Filter resources allocation (up to 5 MHz wide) for Tetra applications ....... 82
figure 7-3 Filter resources allocation (up to 5 MHz wide) for Public Safety applications
............................................................................................................... 85
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table 1-1 List of international contact addresses....................................................... 12

table 3-1 Recommended length of threaded rods..................................................... 27
table 3-2 Pin assignment of mains connector ........................................................... 41
table 4-1 Pin assignment of relay contacts ............................................................... 61
table 5-1 Specified torques for various screw types ................................................. 64
table 7-1 RF card options for North American region ............................................... 78
table 7-2 RF card options for all other regions.......................................................... 78
table 7-3 Available bandwidths per rack for Commercial applications ...................... 78
table 7-4 Example for the North American region..................................................... 79
table 7-5 RF card options for Tetra........................................................................... 81
table 7-6 Available bandwidths per rack for Tetra..................................................... 81
table 7-7 RF card options for Public Safety applications .......................................... 84
table 7-8 Available bandwidths per rack for Public Safety ........................................ 84
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1 General
1. GENERAL
1.1. USED ABBREVIATIONS
3GPP
ALC
AMPS
APAC
BCCH
BITE
BTS
CDMA
CEPT
CF
CFO
DL
EDGE
ESD
ETACS
ETS
ETSI
FSK
GSM
I2C-Bus
ID No
IF
LAN
LED
LMT
LNA
MCC
MNC
MOR
MR
MS
MTBF
OIP-3
OMC
PA
PCMCIA
PCS
PSTN
PSU
Rev
RF
RLP
RSSI
RTC
3rd Generation Partnership Project

Automatic Level Control
American Mobile Phone System or Advanced Mobile Phone System
Automatic Power Adjustment Circuit
Broadcast Control Channel
Built-In Test Equipment
Base Transceiver Station
Code Division Multiple Access
Confrnce Europenne des Postes et Tlcommunications
Center Frequency
Center Frequency Offset
Downlink
Enhanced Data Rates for GSM Evolution
Electrostatic Discharge
Enhanced TACS
European Telecommunication Standard
European Telecommunication Standards Institute
Frequency Shift Keying
Global System for Mobile Communication
Inter-Integrated Circuit Bus (Philips)
Identification Number
Intermediate Frequency
Local Area Network
Light Emitting Diode
Local Maintenance Terminal
Low Noise Amplifier
Mobile Country Code
Mobile Network Code
Microwave Optical Repeater
Microwave Repeater
Mobile Station
Mean Time Between Failure
Output Intercept Point of the 3rd order
Operation and Maintenance Center
Power Amplifier
Personal Computer Modem Communication International Association
Personal Communication System
Public Switched Telephone Network
Power Supply Unit
Revision
Radio Frequency
Radio Link Protocol
Receive Signal Strength Indication
Real-Time Clock
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RX
SCL
SDA
SMSC
TACS
TCH
TDMA
TX
UE
UL
UMTS
UPS
URL
VSWR
WCDMA
WIG
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Receiver
Serial Clock
Serial Data
Short Message Service Center
Total Access Communication System
Traffic Channel
Time Division Multiple Access
Transmitter
User Equipment
Uplink
Universal Mobile Telecommunication System
Uninterruptable Power Supply
Uniform Resourece Loctor
Voltage Standing Wave Ratio
Wide Code Division Multiple Access
Wirless Innovations Group
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1 General
1.2. HEALTH AND SAFETY WARNINGS

1. Only suitably qualified personnel is allowed to work on this unit and only after becoming
familiar with all safety notices, installation, operation and maintenance procedures
contained in this manual.
2. Read and obey all the warning labels attached to the unit. Make sure that the warning
labels are kept in a legible condition and replace any missing or damaged labels.
3. Obey all general and regional installation and safety regulations relating to work on high
voltage installations, as well as regulations covering correct use of tools and personal
protective equipment.
4. Keep operating instructions within easy reach and make them available to all users.
5. It is the responsibility of the network provider to implement prevention measures to avoid
health hazards which may be associated to radiation from the antenna(s) connected to
the unit.
6. The antennas of the repeater (integrated and / or external) have to be installed in a way
that the regional and national RF exposure compliance requirements are met.
7. Make sure access is restricted to qualified personnel.
8. Only licence holders for the respective frequency range are allowed to operate this unit.
9. Use this equipment only for the purpose specified by the manufacturer. Do not carry out
any modifications or fit any spare parts which are not sold or recommended by the
manufacturer. This could cause fires, electric shock or other injuries.
10. Before opening the unit, disconnect mains.
11. ESD precautions must be observed! Before commencing maintenance work, use the
available grounding system to connect ESD protection measures.
12. This unit complies with European standard EN60950.
13. IMPORTANT NOTE: To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, the
following antenna installation and device operating configurations must be satisfied: A
separation distance of at least 20 cm must be maintained between the antenna of this
device and all persons. RF exposure compliance may need to be addressed at the time
of licensing, as required by the responsible FCC Bureau(s), including antenna co-location
requirements of 1.1307(b)(3). Maximum permissible antenna gain is 12 dBi.
14. Make sure the repeater settings are according to the intended use (see also product
information of the manufacturer) and regulatory requirements are met.
15. Although the repeater is internally protected against overvoltage, it is strongly
recommended to earth the antenna cables close to the antenna connectors of the
repeater for protection against atmospheric discharge.
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1.3. ABOUT ANDREW SOLUTIONS

Andrew Wireless Systems GmbH based in Buchdorf/ Germany, is a leading
manufacturer of coverage equipment for mobile radio networks, specializing in low
cost, high performance, RF and optical repeaters. Our optical distributed networks
and RF repeater systems provide coverage for every application: outdoor use, indoor
installations, tunnels, subways and many more.
Andrew Wireless Systems GmbH belongs to the Wireless Innovations Group (WIG).
Being a part of Andrew Solutions, WIG has unparalleled experience in providing RF
coverage and capacity solution for wireless networks in both indoor and outdoor
environment.
Andrew Solutions, a CommScope Company, is the foremost supplier of one-stop,
end-to-end radio frequency (RF) solutions. Our products are complete solutions for
wireless infrastructure from top-of-the-tower base station antennas to cable systems
and cabinets, RF site solutions, signal distribution, and network optimization.
Andrew Solutions has global engineering and manufacturing facilities. In addition, it
maintains field engineering offices throughout the world.
We operate a quality management system in compliance with the requirements of
ISO 9001. All equipment is manufactured using highly reliable material. In order to
ensure constant first-rate quality of the products, comprehensive quality monitoring is
conducted at all fabrication stages. Finished products leave the factory only after a
thorough final acceptance test, accompanied by a test certificate guaranteeing
optimal operation.
The declaration of conformity for the product is available upon request from the local
sales offices or from Andrew Solutions directly.
To make the utmost from this unit, we recommend you carefully read the instructions
in this manual and commission the unit only according to these instructions.
For technical assistance and support, contact the local office or Andrew Solutions
directly at one of the following addresses listed in the next chapter.
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1 General
1.4. INTERNATIONAL
SUPPORT
CONTACT
ADDRESSES
FOR
WIG
CUSTOMER
Wireless Innovations Group (WIG)

Americas:
Canada
United States
Andrew Solutions Canada
Andrew Solutions,
Andrew LLC, A CommScope Company
Mail
620 North Greenfield Parkway

Garner, NC 27529
U.S.A.
Mail
620 North Greenfield Parkway

Garner, NC 27529
U.S.A.
Phone
+1-905-878-3457 (Office)
+1 416-721-5058 (Mobile)
Phone
+1-888-297-6433
Fax
+1-905-878-3297
Fax
+1-919-329-8950
E-mail
Peter.Masih@andrew.com
WIsupport.us@andrew.com
E-mail
WIsupport.us@andrew.com
Brazil & South America
Mexico, Central America &

Caribbean region
Andrew Solutions,
A CommScope Company
Andrew Solutions Mexico
Mail
Av. Com. Camilo Julio 1256

Predio B
Zonal Industrial CP 597
Sorocaba SP 18086-000
Brazil
Mail
Monte Elbruz 124-402A

Col. Palmas Polanco 11560
Mexico, D.F.
Mexico
Phone
+ 55-15-9104-7722
Phone
+ 52-55-1346-1900 (Office)
+52-1-55-5419-5260 (Mobile)
Fax
+ 55-15-2102-4001
Fax
+52-55-1346-1901
E-mail
WIsupport@andrew.com
E-mail
APAC Countries:
China
Andrew Solutions Hong Kong
Australia
Andrew Corporation (Australia)
LLC Pty Ltd.
Mail
Room 915
Chevalier Commercial Centre
8 Wang Hoi Rd
Kowloon Bay SAR
Hong Kong
Mail
Unit 1
153 Barry Road
Campbellfield
VIC 3061
Australia
Phone
+852-310-661-00
Phone
+613-9300-7969
Fax
+852-2751-7800
Fax
+613-9357-9110
E-mail
WISupport.china@andrew.com
E-mail
WIsupport.australia@andrew.com
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Europe:
United Kingdom
France
Andrew Solutions UK Ltd
Andrew Solutions France
Mail
Unit 15, Ilex House

Mulberry Business Park
Fishponds Road
Wokingham Berkshire
RG41 2GY
England
Mail
28, Rue Fresnel

Z.A Pariwest
BP 182
78313 Coignires Cedex
France
Phone
+44-1189-366-792
Phone
+33 1 30 05 45 50
Fax
+44-1189-366-773
Fax
+33 1 34 61 13 74
E-mail
WIsupport.uk@andrew.com
E-mail
Germany
Czech Republic
Andrew Wireless Systems GmbH
Andrew Solutions Czech Republic

C-Com, spol. s r.o
Mail
Industriering 10
86675 Buchdorf
Germany
Mail
U Moru 888
53006 Pardubice
Czech Republic
Phone
+49-9099-69-0
Phone
+420-464-6280-80
Fax
+49-9099-69-930
Fax
+420-464-6280-94
E-mail
E-mail
Austria
Switzerland
Andrew Wireless Systems (Austria)

GmbH
Andrew Wireless Systems AG
Mail
Weglgasse 10
Wien-Schwechat 2320
Austria
Mail
Tiergartenweg 1
CH-4710 Balsthal
Switzerland
Phone
+43-1706-39-99-10
Phone
+41-62-386-1260
Fax
+43-1706-39-99-9
Fax
+41-62-386-1261
E-mail
WIsupport.austria@andrew.com
E-mail
support.ch@andrew.com
Italy
Spain & Portugal
Andrew Wireless Systems S.r.l., Faenza,

Italy
Andrew Solutions Espaa S.A.
Mail
Via de Crescenzi 40
Faenza 48018
Italy
Mail
C/ Salvatierra, 5 - 3a pt.
28034 Madrid
Spain
Phone
+39-0546-697111
Phone
+34-91-745-20 40
Fax
+39-0546-682768
Fax
+34-91-564-29 85
E-mail
WIsupport.italia@andrew.com
E-mail
WIsupport.iberia@andrew.com
table 1-1 List of international contact addresses
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2 Introduction
2. INTRODUCTION
2.1.
PURPOSE
Wireless communication systems provide a two-way information transfer (voice and

data) between a base station and multiple mobiles within a given area.
Environmental variables such as physical structures both man-made (buildings) and
natural (mountains) attenuate signals in the transmission path, which reduce the
transport signals strength. This attenuation leads to a reduction in quality and data
rate and eventually prohibits the systems use entirely. The Node A is specifically
designed to extend coverage and to enhance quality.
In the downlink (DL), the Node A picks up signals coming from the base station,
filters them, amplifies them, and retransmits them to the mobile. In the uplink (UL), it
picks up signals from the mobile, filters them, amplifies them, and retransmits them to
the base station. The Node A constantly monitors the quality of the signals passing
through it.
2.2.
THE NODE A NETWORK ELEMENT
The primary function of the Node A is to increase signal strength between a mobile
and a base station in areas where high-quality voice or high-speed data service is not
available. This may include extending coverage areas into buildings or tunnels or
filling in small gaps created by man made obstacles.
The unit is an excellent choice for many urban and suburban requirements from
simple building coverage to enhanced signals for higher data rates. The Node A is
capable of enhancing todays 2G and 2.5G GSM and EDGE signals, tomorrows 3G
UMTS and HSDPA, and the futures 4G signals regardless of signal modulation. Its
features and functions are software defined and may be changed to accommodate
the future.
From its power level to its setup, the Node A has intelligence and performance that
go far beyond that of a normal enhancing device. The Node A is a self-diagnosing,
auto setting, and virtually maintenance free. It is designed to provide more than 10
years of service under virtually any conditions.
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2.3.
QUICK START CHECKLIST
Read the health and safety warnings in chapter 1.2 Health and Safety Warnings.
Setting up the Node A is quick and easy. The following step-by-step procedure
provides a quick overview for a correct setup and optimization.
a. Equipment required
Node A
donor antenna
coverage antenna(s) or distributed antenna system (DAS)
coaxial cables
connectors (RF, mains)
laptop (Win XP or Win 2000) with Ethernet port and mains cable
data cable (CAT5, 100 MBit).
b. Information required
Make sure the following information has been verified and is at hand:
important on-site conditions (e. g. BTS location, mains supply, etc.)
channels to be enhanced / amplified
data of mandatory fields of Connectivity and Upload page.
c. Procedure
1.
2.
3.
Install the donor (linear polarized recommended) and coverage antennas.

Install the coaxial cables from the Node A to the antennas.
Install the Node A unit; see chapter 3.1 Mechanical Installation.
) Note:
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Take care to ground the unit correctly as instructed in

chapter 3.2.2 Grounding.
Optimize the donor antenna performance*.

Connect power and the antenna coaxial cables to the Node A.
Open the small User Interface cover plate
Establish a connection from the laptop or computer to the Node A.
Login to the unit and use the Technician Setup page (see Software
manual) for configuration.
* In future applications the software will provide an Analysis Tool to support antenna tuning.
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3 Installation
3. INSTALLATION
3.1.
MECHANICAL INSTALLATION
3.1.1. General
1. Do not install the unit in a way or at a place where the specifications
outlined in the Environmental and Safety Specifications leaflet of the
manufacturer are not met.
2. It is recommended only to use the mounting hardware delivered by the
manufacturer. If different mounting hardware is used, the specifications
for stationary use of the unit must not be exceeded.
) Note: Exceeding the specified load limits may cause the loss of
warranty.
3. The unit is considerably heavy. Make sure that a suitable mounting
surface is used. Ensure there is adequate manpower to handle the
weight of the system.
4. Only use sufficiently dimensioned screws for mounting and make sure
the mounting material is adequate for the mounting surface.
5. Due to power dissipation, the unit may reach a very high temperature.
Ensure sufficient airflow for ventilation.
When using wall or pole mounting above and below the unit a minimum
distance of 300 mm to ceiling, floor, etc. has to be kept. This distance
must also be observed between two units if they are mounted one above
the other.
6. When connecting and mounting the cables (RF, mains, ...) ensure no
water can penetrate into the unit through these cables.
If any different or additional mounting material is used, ensure that the mounting
remains as safe as the mounting designed by the manufacturer. Ensure that the
static and dynamic strengths are adequate for the environmental conditions of the
site. The mounting itself must not vibrate, swing or move in any way that might cause
damage to the unit.
) Note:
Please observe that neither wall nor pole mounting is available for
the LMR450. Refer to chapter 3.1.5.1 Node A4 Rack Mounting to
install the LMR450 as well as to the Additional Information manual
for installation of the Duplexer Rack.
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3.1.2. RF Card Installation
) Note:
To ensure shock protection of the DC connectors and main board,

the RF cards are packed separately for transport. Installation of the
RF cards is recommended after the Node A unit itself has been
mounted (see next chapters) according to the following
instruction:
Use the guide rails on top and bottom

to fit in the RF card smoothly.
) Note:
Fasten the four socket

head cap screws M3x16 mm tight
to ensure waterproofness. For the
specified torque refer to the
according table in chapter 5.2
Replacement of Components.
) Note:
Please observe that the RF cards must always be packed separately

for transport.
) Note:
All unused slots need to be assembled with a dummy card for

sufficient airflow and provided IP class.
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3 Installation
3.1.3. Wall Mounting Procedure

3.1.3.1.
General
) Note:
Check the wall-mounting kit and the wall to determine their

suitability.
) Note:
The Node A requires a minimum of 40 mm distance to the wall to

allow sufficient airflow for the unit.
) Note:
Ensure that there is free access to the electrical connections as well

as to the cabinet. The approved minimum bending radius of the
connected cables must not be fallen below.
) Note:
To ensure the air circulation the perforated base has to be directed

always towards the wall.
) Note:
BEFORE installing the Node A into the wall and pole mounting
frames, the Node A must be grounded. For the grounding cable
select a length that the mounting of the grounding can be done at
the ground.
3.1.3.2.
Wall Mounting Instruction for Indoor Usage
A1) Mounting Material:

The following components are
required:
- from the Wall Mounting Kit Node
A2/A4:
4x hexagon nuts M8 DIN985 A2
self-lock
2x wall mounting brackets
1x connecting plate
- from the Node A Accessory Kit:
4x screws M6x16 mm
4x hexagon nuts
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A2)
The two brackets have to be screwed
together with the connecting plate
using the four M8 self-locking nuts.
outer holes
Note: The Node A repeater can be

mounted to a wall in all
directions, i.e. horizontally
and vertically. Consider your
mounting conditions on site!
inner holes
connecting
plate
bracket
bracket
The following description illustrates

the vertical mounting position. For the
alternative horizontal mounting a final
view is added at the end.
A2a)
Use the outer holes of the connecting
plate to mount a Node A4.
A2b)
Use the inner holes of the connecting
plate to mount a Node A2.
A3)
Hold the pre-mounted assembly to the
wall and mark the drilling holes. Drill
four holes and mount the assembly to
the wall. We recommend using the
outer holes of the brackets.
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A4) Insert the Node A into the pre-mounted

assembly.
A5)
Fasten the Node A with the four screws
M6.0 x 16 mm at the front side of the
repeater to the mounting brackets two at
each side.
A6) Now, the indoor solution is completely mounted

Note: The exhaust air side must always face the wall.
Turn the Node A, if desired and required, for access to the connection/ operation side
by 180, respectively.
Connection
side
Connection side
Vertical mounting
Horizontal mounting
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3.1.3.3.
Wall-Mounting Instruction for Outdoor Usage
B1)
Prepare the pre-mounted assembly as
described in chapter 3.1.3.2 Wall Mounting
Instruction for Indoor Usage - sections A2),
A2a) and A2b).
Note: For outdoor usage the unit should be
mounted vertically with the connection side
facing downwards.
The illustration to the right shows the premounted assembly for the Node A4 as an
example.
B2) Mounting Material:
The following components are
included in the Wall Mounting Kit
Node A2 / A4 outdoor:
14 x cheese-head M3.0x10 mm
DIN912 A2 screws (2 spare
pieces)
4 x hexagon nuts M8 DIN985 A2
self-lock
Rain-protection shield
2 x wall-mounting brackets
1 x connecting plate
1 x rain-protection shield
Front cover
(with lock)
1 x front cover (lockable)

2 x RF cable 7/16 female
N male
4x fastenings screws M6x16 mm
available in the Node A
Accessory Kit are also needed
for installation of the Node A
repeater later, please see B5)
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B3)
Mount the RF cable connectors to the
connecting
plate,
using
four
M3.0x10 mm screws per connector
according to the three pictures to the
right.
7/16 RF cable connectors
Note: When mounting the 7/16 RF

cable
connectors,
please
ensure that they face the side
of the rectangle recess.
Rectangle recess
B4)
Hold the pre-mounted assembly to the wall
and mark the drilling holes. Drill four holes
and mount the assembly to the wall. We
recommend using the outer holes of the
brackets.
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Combiner
B5)
For grounding, please first read the
instructions in chapter 3.2.2 Grounding.
We recommend grounding the Node A
BEFORE the repeater is inserted into
the pre-mounted assembly. Thus,
access to the grounding bolt is easier.
To do so, fasten the grounding cable at
the grounding bolt located at the left
side of the combiner connectors.
Grounding
bolt
Grounding
cable
Mains
connector
For power connection, please see

chapter 3.2.6 Power Connection.
Provide the Node A with power via the
mains connector. However, this can
also be done later.
B6)
Insert the Node A into the pre-mounted
assembly.
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B7)
Fasten the Node A at the front side
of the repeater to the mounting
brackets using four fastening
screws M6x16 mm of the Node A
Accessory Kit (two screws at each
side).
Connect the RF cables to the
connectors of the combiner.
B8)
Additional Outdoor Protection:
B8a)
Screw further four M3.0x10 mm
screws to the upper side of the
brackets.
Do not fasten them! Keep a
distance!
Place the rain-protection shield on
the brackets above the fans, and
feed the screws through the key
holes.
Screws
M3 x 10
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B8b)
For mounting of the rain-protection
shield take further two M6x16 mm
fastening screws out of the Node A
Accessory Kit.
First just slightly attach and hook in
the two M6 x16 mm locking screws
through the opening of the locking
bracket - DO NOT screw in those
two screws yet!
Locking
bracket
M6x16 mm
fastening screw
B8c)
Entirely screw in the two fastening
screws M6x16 mm at the sides
when the rain-protection shield has
been correctly positioned.
This locks the bracket into its
position (see illustration to the
right).
Locking
bracket
M6x16 mm
screw
B8d)
Finally, fasten the four screws on
the rain-protection shield.
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B9)
Additional Outdoor Protection:
Front cover of outdoor protection
(lockable)
Front cover of
outdoor protection
(with lock)
B9a)
Mount the front cover of the
outdoor protection.
Hang the front cover into the wallmounting bracket at the lower
side of the repeater.
Front cover of
outdoor protection
B9b)
Mains
connector
Be careful! Mains cable

and grounding cable
must not be pinched!
Ensure both cables run
above the front cover to
the rear side as
illustrated!
Grounding
cable
Mains
cable
Front cover
B9c)
Turn the key to close the lock.
Thus, the self-locking device will
be automatically locked into the
correct position.
Locking
device
Lock
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B10)
The outdoor solution is now
completely mounted.
The illustration to the right shows
the Node A4 as an example.
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3.1.4. Pole-Mounting Procedure

The Node A can be mounted horizontally or vertically to a mast or pole. However, we
recommend vertical pole mounting with the connection side facing downwards as
described in the following sections. Before starting the mounting procedure, check
the diameter of the pole to which the unit will be installed.
Then, we recommend cutting the threaded rods to the required length according to
the following table:
Pole diameter (mm)
Recommended length
of threaded rods (mm)
from from from from from from from from from from from 190
88.9 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 180 to 200
230 240 250 260 270 280 290 300 310 320
340
table 3-1 Recommended length of threaded rods

C1)
Prepare the pre-mounted assembly as
described in chapter 3.1.3.2 Wall
Mounting Instruction for Indoor Usage sections A2), A2a) and A2b).
When the Node A is horizontally mounted
to a pole, the holes circle-marked in the
illustration to the right must be used for
the bracket.
C2)
Mounting Material:
for horizontal
pole-mounting bracket
The following components are included in

the Pole-Mounting Kit Node A2/ A4:
14 x cheese-head M3.0x10 mm
DIN912 A2 screws (2 spare pieces)
4 x hexagon nuts M8 DIN985 A2 selflock
2 x wall-mounting brackets
1 x connecting plate
1 x rain-protection shield
1 x front cover
2 x RF cable 7/16 female N male
4 x threaded rod M8.0 x320 mm A4
12 x split-lock washers for M8.0
DIN127 A2
16 x hexagon nuts M8.0 DIN934 WSt:
A2
4 x plain washers for M8.0 DIN9021
A2
4 x pole-mounting brackets
8 x plain washers for M8.0 DIN125 A2
form A
pole-mounting
bracket
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Front cover
(with lock)
C3)
Mount the pole-mounting bracket. The
drawing to the right shows the polemounting bracket for the Node A4 for
an example.
Wall-mounting bracket
Node A
Pole-mounting
bracket
V1983A0A
C3a)
Mount the threaded rods. Screw a M8.0
hexagon nut to each threaded rod
(20 mm deep).
Feed the threaded rods through the
pole-mounting brackets and the
mounting brackets through the premounted assembly.
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C3b)
For the Node A4:
Join the wall-mounting bracket with
pole-mounting bracket as shown in
the drawing in C3).
Use the first inner mounting hole for
threaded rods, and for fastening the
screws with small washers (M8 plain
washers, M8 split-lock washers) and
M8 hexagon nuts.
Use the second inner mounting hole
for fastening the screws with further
large washers (M8 plain washers, M8
split-lock washers) and M8 hexagon
nuts at the bolt, as illustrated to the
right.
C3c)
For the Node A2:
Join the wall-mounting bracket with
pole-mounting bracket as shown in
the drawing in C3).
Use the outer mounting hole (illustrated
to the right) for fastening the screws
with larger washers (M8 plain washers,
M8 split-lock washers) and M8
hexagon nuts at the bolt.
C4)
Mount the complete pre-mounted
assembly to the pole with the polemounting brackets.
Hold the pre-mounted assembly to the
desired place at the pole, feed the
pole-mounting brackets through the
rods and fasten the complete assembly
with M8 plain washers, M8 split-lock
washers and M8 hexagon nuts.
1st hole for

threaded rod
(small washers)
2nd hole for

pole-mounting bracket
(large washers)
Node A4
Mounting hole
Node A2
Wall-mounting bracket
Node A
Polemounting
bracket
V1983A1A
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C5)
To mount the RF cable connectors to
the connecting plate, please follow
the instructions already described in
chapter
3.1.3.3
Wall-Mounting
Instruction for Outdoor Usage,
sections B3), B5) B10).
C6a)
Node A4 pole mounted (front view).
C6b)
Node A2 pole mounted (front view).
C6c)
Node A4 pole mounted (rear view)
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3.1.5. 19 Inch Rack Mounting

3.1.5.1.
Node A4 Rack Mounting
D1) 19 Rack for Node A4 (and LMR450)

rack mounting
D2) Mounting material:

The following components are included in
the Accessory Kit which is part of the
Node A order.
1x hex screwdriver angled size 2.5
1x AC/DC cable AWG16 3M wires
IP 67
6x cage nuts BM3861
6x M6.0x16mm raised head screws
Pozi recess
1x carbine band 10 mm
1x data cable 3 m Cat5e red RF45
You only need four of each screws/nuts
for mounting.
The Accessory Kit does not contain the
required guide rails. Please use the guide
rails from your original supplier of the 19
rack.
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D3)
Hook the guide rails into the four holes
of the vertical mounting rail of the
19rack.
Vertical mounting rail
D4)
The free space below the guide rails
has to be at least 1 HU to ensure
sufficient air circulation. The rear side
of the Node A needs a distance of the
rear side of the 19 rack of at least
100 mm.
100 mm
1HU
D5)
Hook the cage nuts from behind in the
vertical mounting rail of the 19 rack.
Pay attention to the distance between
the nuts. It must fit with the holes in
the Node A so it can be fastened with
screws later.
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D6)
Cage nut mounted (side view).
D7)
Cage nut
assembly.
&
M6.0x16
mm
screw
D8)
Put the Node A on the rail guides and
fasten it with four M6.0x16 mm screws.
Then, install the RF cards as explained in
chapter 3.1.2 RF Card Installation.
(For the installation of the external duplexer of the LMR450 refer to the instructions in
the Additional Information manual.)
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3.1.5.2.
Node A2 Rack Mounting
E1)
For the rack mounting of the Node A2
please repeat step D1-D6 of the Node A4
mounting procedure.
Since the Node A2 has a minor width than

the Node A4, you have to order at Andrew
an adapter sheet plate (see chapter 8 Parts
List) to fasten it in the 19 rack.
E2)
Unscrew the two screws on the right side of
the Node A2.
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E3)
Fasten the adapter sheet plate at the
positions where you removed the
screws from the Node A. Using the
same screws is possible.
E4)
Fasten the adapter sheet with two
M6.0x16mm screws on the front of the
Node A2 rack.
E5)
Put the Node A2 on the rail guides
and fasten it with four M6.0x16mm
screws.
Then, install the RF cards as
explained in chapter 3.1.2 RF Card
Installation.
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3.2.
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
3.2.1. General
1. This unit contains dangerous voltages. Loss of life, severe personal
injury or property damage can be the result if the instructions contained
in this manual are not followed.
2. It is compulsory to ground the unit before connecting power supply. A
grounding bolt is provided on the cabinet to connect the ground bonding
cable.
3. Although the unit is internally protected against overvoltage, it is
strongly recommended to earth the antenna cables close to the units
antenna connectors for protection against atmospheric discharge. In
areas with strong lightning it is strongly recommended to insert
additional lightning protection.
4. Hard wired installation of mains supply for the unit requires an easily
accessible separation device in the mains circuit.
5. Make sure that an appropriate circuit breaker and an overcurrent limiting
device are connected between mains and the unit.
6. A connection of mains supply to a power socket requires the power
socket to be nearby the unit.
7. Incorrectly wired connections can destroy electrical and electronic
components.
8. To avoid corrosion at the connectors caused by electrochemical
processes, the material of the cable connectors must not cause a higher
potential difference than 0.6 V (see electrochemical contact series).
9. It is sufficient to tighten the 7/16 or N antenna connector hand-screwed.
Any use of a tool (e.g. pair of pliers) might cause damage to the
connector and thus lead to malfunctioning of the unit.
10. For unstable electric networks which frequently generate spikes, it is
advised to use a voltage limiting device.
11. The unit complies with the surge requirement according to EN 61000-4-5
(fine protection), however, it is recommended to install an additional
medium (via local supply connection) and/or coarse protection (external
surge protection) depending on the individual application in order to
avoid damage caused by overcurrent.
12. Observe the labels on the front panels before connecting any cables.
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3.2.2. Grounding
Grounding must be carried out. Connect an earth-bonding cable to the grounding
connection provided at the outside of the repeater. Do not use the grounding
connection to connect external devices.
Position of
grounding bolt
Plain washer M8 DIN125

Hexagon nut M8 DIN934
Cabinet
GND bolt M8
Contact washer M8
Locking ring M8 DIN127
Local ground cable
Plain washer M8 DIN125
figure 3-1 Grounding bolt

After loosening the hex nut, connect the earth-bonding cable between the two
washers as illustrated in the figure above. Then, fasten all parts again with the hex
nut.
The PE cables must have a minimum cross section of 16 mm2.

The local ground cable requires an adequate ear for the M8 GND bolt.
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3.2.3. Installation of / Upgrade with USB to Ethernet Converter

In order to connect the Node A to a LAN network the USB to Ethernet converter has
to be installed in the side tube of the unit at the location provided for the optional
modems beside the combiner.
4
1 Ethernet
connector with
mounting plan
2 Mounting plate
3 Ethernet port
4 USB connector
to UI Board
figure 3-2 Components of USB to Ethernet Converter

For the installation proceed as follows:
1. Dismount the combiner as explained in chapter 5.2.3 Modem / USB to Ethernet
Converter.
2. Push the network Ethernet cable (without connector; if necessary, cut off
connector) through the cable gland at the front of the Node A (see figure 4-22
External cable gland). The recommended cable diameter to ensure
waterproofness is 4 - 6 mm.
3. Mount the Ethernet connector [1] according to the included mounting plan to the
cable end.
4. When the Ethernet connector is mounted, connect it to the Ethernet port [3] on
the mounting plate [2].
5. Connect USB connector [4] to the USB connection at the rear side of the UI
Board (see figure 4-18 UI-board, top and rear view).
6. Before fastening the cable gland make sure the cable inside the Node A is long
enough to push the mounting plate completely to the back of the unit.
7. When the mounting plate is put into place and the cable gland is tightened,
reinstall the combiner as explained in chapter 5.2.3 Modem / USB to Ethernet
Converter.
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3.2.4. Interconnection Cabling

The required cables are part of the delivery of the RF cards.
Connect the individual BTS band ports of the combiner (if equipped) to the BTS ports
of the according band of the RF cards.
Connect the individual Mobile band ports of the combiner (if equipped) to the Mobile
ports of the according band of the RF cards.
However, the antennas may also be mounted directly on the RF card connectors.
Interconnection cabling of the Node A LMR450 is explained separately due to its
different design and various configurations. Thus, for an LMR450 use the explanation
in the Additional Information manual of this model for the port and antenna
connections instead of the chapters 3.2.4 Interconnection Cabling and 3.2.5
Connection of the Antenna Cables in this manual.
figure 3-3 Exemplary view of interconnecting cabling for Node A4 (top) and Node A2
(bottom)
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3.2.5. Connection of the Antenna Cables

The antenna connectors of the Node A combiner are N female. However, the
antennas may also be mounted directly on the RF card connectors which are QN. All
connectors are located at the front of the cabinet. An operator should refer to the
documentation of the cable connector manufacturer for best mating procedures.
Furthermore, the bending radius of the antenna cables should be maintained at all
times.
There are several issues to be considered when selecting the cable and antenna
types.
Highly directional antennas with good front-back-ratios (40 dB is typical) are
recommended because they improve isolation and cell site selectivity.
Smaller diameter cables are less expensive and easier to install but have
worse performance.
Tighten the N connectors ONLY by hand. The use of pliers may cause
damage to the connector and impair the performance of the Node A.
Multiband Combiner
Antenna connectors
BTS
Slots 1
Mobile
BTS ports of RF cards
Mobile ports of RF cards
Band
ports
BTS*
Band ports Mobile*
figure 3-4 Front view of antenna connections from Node A
* e.g. GSM900, GSM1800, UMTS; band ports from/to RF cards
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3.2.6. Power Connection

Before connecting electrical power to the unit, the system must be grounded as
described in the previous chapter.
Mains power must be connected at the mains connector. The power supply cable is
included with the Node A.
The correct wiring of the power supply plug is as follows:
Pin 1
Pin 2
Pin 4
Pin 3
V1900A0
figure 3-5 Power

supply plug
PIN
1
2
3
4
Mains
figure 3-6 Mains connector
Mains AC
Connection
Colour
Phase
brown
Neutral
blue
not connected
PE
green / yellow
Mains DC
Connection
Colour
not connected
-Vdc*
black
+Vdc*
red
PE
green / yellow
table 3-2 Pin assignment of mains connector

A minimum cross section of 1.5 mm2 is required for the power supply
connection. Each wire must observe the applicable national regulations
regarding loop impedance, voltage drop, and methods of installation. Make
sure to connect the correct voltage to the unit.
) Note:
Do not connect or disconnect the power cord at the mains

connector while power is on. Turn off mains** power before
connecting the power cord at the units, then, engage mains again.
* Black is always the negative potential while red is the positive one.
** Mains power must be interrupted with an external AC or DC breaker. For the AC or DC breaker,
observe the following recommendation:
120 Volt / 20 Amp max. or 240 Volt / 16 Amp, single-phase, 50/60 Hz AC service is
needed, i.e. the external AC breaker should be 20 Amps max. for 120-Volt service
or 16 Amps for 240-Volt service.
Option: 48 Vdc (36-72 Vdc). The external DC breaker should be 20 Amps.
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3.2.7.
Connection to the Node A
The Node A is set up, configured and monitored using a PC. The connection to the
Node A can be established locally via an Ethernet cable or remotely via modem. The
local connection is easy to set up and much faster in operation. The local connection
should be used for initial setup and whenever the operator is at site.
3.2.7.1.
Setting up the Local Connection
A standard Ethernet CAT5 cable is supplied with the Main Unit of the Node A.
Connect the cable to the Node A and the network port on the PC. The Node A
hardware supports 10 or 100 megabit / sec Ethernet connections.
figure 3-7 Connecting the CAT5 cable to the Node A for the local connection
After the connection is made properly, the red and green LEDs near the Node A
network connector will flash. Likewise, the network connector on many PCs has
LEDs that indicate when a hardware connection is established. The network
hardware will determine the highest speed supported by both devices. With most
PCs, the operating system will automatically establish the hardware and software
network connection. No setup or system changes are required on the PC to establish
a local connection with the Node A.
Normally, the connection can be made either before or after the Node A and PC are
powered up. If there are problems, make sure the cable is fully inserted at both ends.
Make sure the PC network driver is not fixed at 1 GB / second with the cable
connected cycle power on the PC. If that fails, cycle power on the Node A.
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3.2.7.2.
Setting up the Remote Connection
Setting up the remote connection is slightly more involved than setting up the local
connection. A separate manual is provided to explain how to setup the remote
connection.
Via the remote connection, the operator can monitor and control the Node A using
the Web browser interface remotely.
In addition, the remote connection may be used for:
an OMC-type software platform
SMS alarm forwarding (will be supported from software version 1.0.5 onwards)
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4. FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
4.1.
ARCHITECTURE
The following figure shows a general block diagram of a Node A.
figure 4-1 General block diagram Node A, part I
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figure 4-2 General block diagram Node A, part II
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The Node A is designed to amplify signals between multiple mobiles and a base
station. The unit consists of a filter and amplifier chain in the downlink and one filter
and amplifier chain in the uplink. The uplink and downlink paths are connected via a
duplexer on both ends of each path. After that the signals are combined by the
crossband coupler with the other frequency bands.
In the uplink path, a signal originating from the mobile is divided by the crossband
coupler into the different frequency bands and is separated from the downlink signal
via the UL IN duplexer. It is then amplified by a low noise amplifier (LNA), which is
like the duplexer part of the RF card. The RF card down-converts the signals to the
IF and converts the analogue signal into a digital signal. This signal is forwarded to
the Main Board, where digital filtering takes place. After the digital signal processing
the signals comes back to the RF card, where the digital signal is converted into an
analogue signal, is up-converted and amplified. Finally, the signal is sent to the PA
and combined with the downlink signal. After that the signals from all RF cards are
combined at the crossband coupler and forwarded to the Base Station port of the
Node A system.
In the downlink path, a signal originating from the base station is divided by the
crossband coupler into the different frequency bands and is separated from the
uplink signal in the donor duplexer. It is then amplified by a low noise amplifier (LNA),
which is like the duplexer part of the RF card. The RF card down-converts the signals
to the IF and converts the analogue signal into a digital signal. This signal is
forwarded to the Main Board, where digital filtering takes place. After the digital signal
processing the signals comes back to the RF card, where the digital signal is
converted into an analogue signal, is up-converted and amplified. Finally, the signal
is sent to the PA and combined with the uplink signal. After that the signals from all
RF cards are combined at the crossband coupler and forwarded to the mobile port of
the Node A system.
For an overview of the individual components, please refer to chapter 4.3
Components.
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4.2.
FEATURES
4.2.1. Digital Channel Filters

The Node A has a multitude of digital filters. The maximum bandwidth of each filter is
5 MHz. If a greater bandwidth than 5 MHz is required, two or more sub-band filters
are linked together without increased amplitude or delay ripple. The number of subband filters is automatically allocated and shown by the repeater software
(Technician Setup page).
The user has to select the downlink start and stop frequencies (wide-band filter load)
or centre frequency and filter bandwidth (narrow-band-filter loads) of each sub-band
filter. For further information regarding sub-band filter settings refer to the Users
Manual for the Node A software.
4.2.2. Frequency Hopping
The Node A repeater supports base band hopping (BBH) and synthesized frequency
hopping (SFH) in GSM networks.
For base band hopping (BBH) even channelized digital filters may be used. For
synthesized frequency hopping (SFH) band selective filters are needed.
4.2.3. Filter Types
There are different filter types available for each sub-band. These filter types are:
Normal (good selectivity and group delay)
Wide (low selectivity and low group delay)
Narrow (high selectivity and group delay)
Auto (preferred mode)
It is advisable to select the Auto filter. In this case the repeater selects the best filter
type (normal, wide or narrow) automatically. The choice of filter type depends on the
input signal strength and position of the adjacent channel signals.
If narrow, strong adjacent cannel signals are received, the Narrow filter is selected.
If the adjacent channels are far from the desired band/channel, the Wide filter type
is used. For all other configurations the Normal filter is selected.
Please observe that the selectivity of the filter types is not yet available with the
current software version. At the moment only the filter type Normal will be active
even if another filter is selected. From which software release onwards the selectivity
described above will be implemented in future is not defined, yet.
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4.2.4. Status Information

The Status and Reports menu, which is accessible via the home page of the web
interface, provides information about the current gain, output level and receive signal
strength indication (RSSI) values.
The RSSI provides controlling and monitoring of the receive level of a Base Station
(DL RSSI) or user equipment (UL RSSI) to a Node A. It measures the level of the
input signal by detecting the RF and converting the analogue level into a digital
value. The data are processed and evaluated by software. A corresponding
measurement is also made for the output levels.
4.2.5. Alarm Forwarding
Alarms can be forwarded to a defined phone number or to the OMC if the Node A is
equipped with a modem or a USB to Ethernet converter. This enables the provider to
control and to query the status of the network via packet switched, circuit switched, or
LAN connection. Faults and irregularities can be recognized and eliminated.
With a modem equipped the Node A also provides an SMS feature, by which the unit
is able to send out alarm messages as SMS. For further details please contact
Andrew.
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4.3.
COMPONENTS
The actual configuration of the individual Node A can be seen in the configuration list,
which is part of the delivery. It is also available as an electronic list accessible via
software.
Modem installed
behind combiner
Multiband
combiner
Sealed cover for

user interface,
power supply and
modem location
Slots 1 to 4 (from left to right) to house up to 4

independent RF cards, high or medium power level
RF card with integrated duplexers

Cable gland
figure 4-3 Exemplary layout of a Node A4
Status LED and

external
relay
connection
* It is mandatory that one RF card is installed into slot 1 as a (passive) dummy card
does not fit into slot 1. A dummy card has to be installed into slots with no RF card to
guarantee correct airflow and waterproofness for the active components.
Please observe that a Node A LMR450 differs from other Node A models regarding
layout and components. Therefore, the specific components of an LMR450 are part
of the Additional Information manual for this model. This includes the parts described
in the next two sections (4.3.1 Multiband Combiner and 4.3.2 Digital Channel
Modules (DCM) / RF Cards) since their design is different in LMR 450. All other parts
described in this chapter are representative for all Node A models including LMR450.
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4.3.1. Multiband Combiner

The task of the multiband combiner is to combine and to separate the individual
frequency bands received from the common BTS and Mobile port. Additionally, an
integrated directional probe may be used to supply the modem with RF.
The following figure shows an example of various available multiband combiners of
the Node A:
figure 4-4 Node A 3-band combiner (EGSM, GSM1800, UMTS)
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4.3.2. Digital Channel Modules (DCM) / RF Cards

The digital channel module (DCM) is the RF digital-converter in both directions for
Downlink and Uplink. The Downlink and Uplink will be separated in the duplexer and
the desired signal will be amplified by an LNA which is like the duplexer an
integrated part of the RF card. The RF card down-converts the signals to the IF and
converts the analogue signal into a digital signal. This signal is forwarded to the Main
Board, where digital filtering takes place. After the digital signal processing the
signals comes back to the RF card, where the digital signal is converted into an
analogue signal, is up-converted and amplified. Finally, the signal is sent to the PA
(internal PA or mounted on the RF card) and combined with the other link in the
second duplexer.
The following figure shows the DCM, RF card, medium / high power of the Node A.
figure 4-5 DCM, RF card, low / medium power

The following figure shows the DCM, RF card (high power) with additional DL
amplifier of the Node A.
figure 4-6 DCM, RF card (high power) with additional DL amplifier

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4.3.3. Dummy Card
figure 4-7 Dummy card
) Note:
All unused slots need to be assembled with a dummy card for

sufficient airflow and provided IP class.
) Note:
) Note:
Empty slots of the Node A will generate an alarm.

Do not install the dummy card into slot 1.
4.3.4. Power Supply Unit

The power supply unit is mounted in the door of the Main Unit.
This device transforms mains power into predefined DC voltages. When performing
maintenance, ensure that all circuits are voltage-free and that the Node A is
disconnected from mains.
figure 4-8 Power supply, front and back
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4.3.5. Modem
The modem is used to establish a remote connection to the Node A. The connection
may be used to change the parameters of the unit, check and clear alarms or collect
measurement and quality statistics.
Furthermore, the modem is requested at the Node A to alert the operator when there
is an alarm. The modem may be over-the-air (wireless) or public switched telephone
network (PSTN). The wireless modem as well as the PSTN modem can be installed
on site.
These settings may only be changed locally. Should a different modem be used, the
operator should ensure that the settings are changed prior to leaving the site.
4.3.5.1. Initstrings
The initialization string depends on the operators network and the modem. It may be
necessary to adjust the initstring in the field.
When a modem is selected in the Node A web interface the default initstring for this
modem is suggested. The initstrings for the different modems are listed in the
software description for the Node A.
4.3.5.2. Modem Installed
The modem allows remote control and
maintenance of the Node A.
Parameters may be changed; alarm
and measurement statistics may be
acknowledged and collected by the
OMC.
The modem is installed in the side tube
of the unit.
For technical data of the available
modems refer to chapter 7.5 Modems.
figure 4-9 Modem MC35 installed
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figure 4-10 Modem Redwing installed
figure 4-11 Modem Raven installed
figure 4-12 Modem Raven XT installed figure 4-13 Multitech MTCBA-C-N9 installed
figure 4-14 Modem AnyData EM IV

installed
The modem output is connected to the modem coupler port on the rear side of the
multiband combiner.
Multiband
combiner
cable
figure 4-15 Cable from the modem to the multiband combiner
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4.3.5.3.
USB port reconfiguration Raven XT
The Raven USB port can be set to work as either an Ethernet or a 'virtual serial
port'.
The mandatory request for proper work of Raven XT modem in the Node repeaters is
that modems USB port is preconfigured to be virtual serial port. By default the USB
port is set to work as Ethernet port.
The Sierra wireless provides tool AceManager (windows application) which allows
smooth change of Raven USB configuration. For details about AceManager and USB
port reconfiguration please obtain Raven_XT_UserGuide.pdf. In this document
Chapter 6 (Universal Serial Bus) precisely describes steps necessary for changing
USB port configuration. The modem drivers, AceManager, and modem guide are part
of the manuals CD, file Raven XT. To change the USB port to allow virtual serial port
communication, disable the Ethernet port emulation, set *USBDEVICE to 0.
figure 5 9 Sierra Wireless AceManager, USBDEVICE
4.3.5.4.
SIM-Card
To insert the SIM-card, use a pen and press the small yellow button.
Then the SIM-card drawer will come out and the SIM-card can be inserted.
Carefully push the drawer to its original position.
Finally, fasten the straps / bands and provide the supply voltage.
SIM-card drawer
Yellow button
figure 4-16 SIM-card
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Via the USB to Ethernet Converter the Node A can be connected to a LAN network.
The converter is not pre-installed.
figure 4-17 USB to Ethernet Converter

For the installation procedure or an upgrade refer to chapter 3.2.3 Installation of /
Upgrade with USB to Ethernet Converter.
4.3.7. User Interface Board (UI-Board)
The UI board is used as communication interface between the Node A controller and
modem or local user and for general purpose functions of the repeater, as well.
Top view
Rear view
USB connector
figure 4-18 UI-board, top and rear view
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Functions of the UI-board:
- collection of the external alarms and summary alarm
- status LED
- local Ethernet port
- voltage supply and communication (RS232/USB) to the modem
figure 4-19 UI-board, installed
4.3.7.1.
External Alarms
The external alarms are used to monitor the status of one or more external devices
via the Node A. A UPS or entry alarm is among the items that might be connected to
the contact relay and monitored via the Node A. The cage clamp connectors are
located on the UI-board.
Observe that the cross-sectional area of the wires to be connected must be in the
range from 0.4 - 0.8 mm2 (AWG 26-20). Do not use wire-end sleeves.
External Alarms 1 to 5
Input voltage range
Recommended input line
Nominal sink current to ground
Active level
Connectors
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Potential free
15 mA
High or low set via software
Cage clamps
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Pin 16
16
15
Ext_Alarm_1
GND
14
Ext_Alarm_2
13
GND
12
11
Ext_Alarm_3
GND
10
Ext_Alarm_4
GND
8
7
6
4
3
2
1
Pin1
Ext_Alarm_5
GND
Summary Alarm:
normally closed pin
(open in alarm
condition) *
Summary Alarm:
common pin
Summary Alarm:
normally open pin
(closed in alarm
condition) *
LED_UI0
GND
LED_UI1
* galvanically isolated by
optocouplers
figure 4-20 Pin assignment

External
alarm
clamps
figure 4-21 Schematics of external alarm clamps

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There is one external cable gland at the front of the

Node A, which may be used to connect the external
devices. The recommended cable diameter for the
connection cable is 4 - 6 mm. Please note that
connecting the external devices by a wrong type of
cable may result in a loss of the waterproofness.
All external alarms are defaulted to high (3.3V TTL)
without connection. This setting may be changed on the
external alarm page to active high or active low. The
severity levels of the external alarms may be set via the
web page. More information about the external alarm
settings is available in the web page and online-help.
figure 4-22 External cable gland
Make sure that external alarms which are not required are set to active low or
disabled; otherwise the status will always show an alarm.
The names for each external alarm are user-definable on the external alarm page;
renaming them to indicate the use of these alarms is recommended.
4.3.7.2.
Summary Alarm
The summary alarm is a DC potential-free contact relay.

Observe that the cross-sectional area of the wires to be connected must be in the
range from 0.4 0.8 mm2 (AWG 26-20).
Pin No.:
6
5
4
figure 4-23 Summary alarm relay
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The following table indicates the three-connector pin out.
Pin No.
4
5
6
Contact
Maximum Resistive Load
Open in alarm condition
Max 1 A @ 50 VDC
Common
Closed in alarm condition
table 4-1 Pin assignment of relay contacts
Pin 6
Pin 5
Pin 4
figure 4-24 Relay contacts, alarm condition
Summary
alarm clamps
figure 4-25 Schematics of summary alarm clamps
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5 Maintenance
5. MAINTENANCE
5.1.
GENERAL
) Note:
The Node A does not require any preventative maintenance

measures.
In the event of a malfunction, the user should check the status of the antennas,
feeder cables, connectors, and mains power before replacing any components.
) Note:
5.2.
When sending back the unit, use an appropriate packaging; see

chapter 7.3 Environmental and Safety Specification. We strongly
recommend using the original packaging! For a better shock
protection of the DC connectors and main board the RF cards
must be packed separately.
REPLACEMENT OF COMPONENTS
Maintenance of the Node A should be performed on a field replaceable unit (FRU)
basis only. Do not damage the warranty labels on the components as this voids the
warranty.
The spare parts list contains only units that can be replaced without tuning or
soldering work. It is not recommended to replace any components inside the Node A
itself, except of PSU, combiner, RF cards, and modem.
) Note:
Defect parts should only be replaced by original parts from the

supplier. All interventions inside the housing are at ones own risk.
) Note:
During maintenance ensure that the unit has been disconnected

from mains.
) Note:
Before disconnecting any cables, label any unlabeled cables to

ensure correct reconnection, and check the switch positions of the
removed part to set the switches of the new part accordingly.
To replace an FRU, use the appropriate tools. The tools are provided along with the
equipment. Replacement tools may be ordered from the supplier.
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SMA connectors have a specified torque of 100 Ncm. All screws have a right-hand
thread, turn the tool clockwise for tightening and counter-clockwise for loosening.
Use an appropriate tool to fasten and unfasten connectors and screws. Do not over
tighten the connectors or screws. The table below shows various screws with their
respective torques.
Screw Type
Thread Size
M 2.0
M 2.5
M 3.0
M 4.0
M 5.0
Tallow-Drop
40
82
145
330
650
Socket Head Cap

Countersunk Head
Specified Torque (in Ncm)
not in use
40
not in use
82
100
145
330
330
605
650
table 5-1 Specified torques for various screw types
) Note:
Depending on the configuration of the Node A the FRU can be

equipped with a 50
termination resistor. In such a case, use the
termination resistor of the old FRU to terminate the respective
connector of the replacement part.
) Note:
Observe that all components have waterproof sealings.

After replacement of components all screws have to be fastened
tight to ensure waterproofness.
) Note:
After the replacement of a component, check whether the system

has to be levelled anew.
) Note:
Do not forget to reinstall the splash water shield and vandalism

cover (if this option was installed) after the replacement procedure
to ensure safe operation.
If any FRU not contained in the following chapter needs to be replaced, contact
customer service for additional instructions.
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5.2.1. RF Card
Unscrew the RF card (by loosening

the four socket head cap screws
M3x16 mm) and remove it.
Use the guide rails on top and bottom

to fit in the RF card smoothly.
) Note:
After replacing the RF card fasten
the screws tight to restore
waterproofness.
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5.2.2. Power Supply
Remove RF and dummy

cards.
Positions of the ten hex

screws of the power
supply.
Unscrew the ten hex

screws of the power
supply (positions as shown
above).
Do not unscrew any

Torx screw.
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Lift out the power supply

carefully with the lower part first.
Disconnect the cables and if
equipped, carefully lift the safety
clip for the disconnection.
3
2
Safety clip
1 mains cable* (AC or DC)

2 secondary cable (DC)**
3 I2C bus cable (no safety clip).
* safety clip only for AC
** always with safety clip
Regard that the snap-in clip of

I2C bus cable has to be pressed
while loosening the cable.
Install the new power supply as

shown.
Connect the cables. Again,
carefully lift safety clip for the
connection.
Observe that the cables have to

be positioned as illustrated to
the right to avoid damage by
squeezing.
Then, fasten the power supply
with the ten hex screws.
Reinstall the RF and dummy
cards and fasten all their
screws
tight
to
restore
waterproofness.
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5.2.3. Modem / USB to Ethernet Converter
The modem / U/E

converter
is
located
behind the combiner.
To replace it, first,
unscrew the combiner.
Pull the combiner out.

The modem / U/E
converter is installed on
a carrier plate, which is
hooked
into
the
combiner.
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5 Maintenance
Remove the modem / U/E

converter cable from the
combiner.
Pull out the carrier plate of
the
modem
/
U/E
converter..
Remove the cables from

the
modem
/
U/E
converter.
Replace the modem / U/E
converter.
Connect the cables.
Insert the carrier plate of
the modem / U/E converter
into the guide rail.
It is not necessary to hook

the combiner into the
carrier plate.
When sliding in the plate,
fit in the combiner.
The hook will snap into the
combiner
with
some
resistance.
Fasten the screws of the
combiner tight to restore
waterproofness.
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5.2.4. Status LED

For local supervision, a status LED at the front of the Node A gives an indication of
the summary alarm.
This three-colour LED provides visual

equipment status information:
Green
Red
Yellow
Normal operation condition

Summary alarm, critical
Summary alarm, uncritical
Status
LED off
Check the cables to the external

alarm connector.
Check mains cabling.
Check mains power.
figure 5-1 Status LED and connection
cables
If the status LED is not required

first unscrew the sealed cover and then
disconnect the three connection cables
(indicated in the figure above) from the
(external alarm) terminal block.
After replacing the cover, fasten the
screws tight to restore waterproofness.
figure 5-2 Cover of UI-card
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5.2.5. Upgrading the Node A with Additional RF Cards
Disconnect
the cables.
Remove the
dummy card
and / or RF
card.
Use the guide

rails on top and
bottom to fit in
the new RF card
smoothly.
) Note:
After replacing
the RF card
fasten
the
screws tight to
restore
waterproofness.
If the multiband combiner has to be upgraded as well (i.e. two-band combiner to

three-band combiner), refer to the instructions in chapter 5.2.6 Multiband Combiner
for the exchange.
The required RF cables are part of the delivery of the RF card.
Connect the individual BTS band ports of the combiner to the BTS ports of the
according band of the RF cards.
Connect the individual Mobile band ports of the combiner to the Mobile ports of the
according band of the RF cards.
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5.2.6. Multiband Combiner
Unscrew the combiner.
Pull the combiner out.

The modem / U/E converter is
installed on a carrier plate which
is hooked into the combiner.
Hook out this carrier plate.
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Remove the modem /

converter
cable
from
combiner.
U/E
the
Change
the
combiner
connect the modem /
converter cable again.
and
U/E
) Note:
In case of upgrading with a
different type of multiband
combiner, make sure that the
operating frequency band of
the modem still fits to the
combiner frequency bands.
It is not necessary to hook the

combiner into the modem / U/E
converter board.
When the board is inserted, fit in
the combiner.
The hook will snap into the
combiner with some resistance
when sliding in.
Fasten the screws
combiner tight to
waterproofness.
of the
restore
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5.2.7. Fan Unit
Node A4: Unscrew the 14 x M3x6

countersunk Torx screws, 5 on
top, 5 at the bottom, 2 at each
side.
Node A2: Unscrew the 10 x M3x6
countersunk Torx screws, 3 on
top, 3 at the bottom, 2 at each
side.
Carefully pull the complete fan

unit from the cabinet.
Unscrew the fan unit connector
and disconnect it.
To mount the new fan unit
proceed in reverse order.
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6. ILLUSTRATIONS
6.1.
CABINET DRAWINGS
figure 6-1 Cabinet of a Node A4
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6.2.
LAYOUT
figure 6-2 Layout of the Node A4, exemplary
figure 6-3 Layout of the Node A2, exemplary
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7. SPECIFICATIONS
7.1.
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
7.1.1. Commercial Applications

Number of supported RF cards (see Table A)
Number of supported sub-bands per rack
Frequency range and RF output power
Bandwidth available in Uplink and Downlink
per rack, MHz (see Table B for details)
Gain in Uplink and Downlink
Gain adjust range, dB
Filter selection step size, kHz
Output Power step size in Powermode, dB
Output Power accuracy over all conditions, dB
Maximum Input Power without damage, dBm
Maximum Input Power without overdrive, dBm
P-1dB, dBm
RF card AX23 - AX25
RF card AX35 - AX36
OIP3, dBm
Noise figure
RF card AX23 - AX25

RF card AX35 - AX36
@ maximum gain, dB
@ minimum gain, dB
Node A2
Node A4
Node A2
Node A4
2
4
12*
24*
see Table A
Node A2
up to 60
Node A4
up to 120
see Table A
30 in steps of 1
10
1
2
+10
-20
Uplink
+35
--+52
--4.0
6.0
Downlink
-+32
+42
-+48
+63
4.0
12.0
Delay, s
Standard filter set

6
Standard
100 to 240 Vac
Power supply
Option
36 to 72 Vdc
Node A2 chassis
70
Power
Node A4 chassis
120
consumption, Watts RF card AX23 - AX25
70
RF card AX35 - AX36
145
Antenna port connectors
N Female
Spurious
acc. to GSM05.05,3GPP45.005, 3GPP25.106,
Emissions, dBm
for North American Region according to FCC
* Valid for sub-band bandwidth up to 5 MHz.
All figures are typical values and refer to the antenna ports of the RF card. The loss of the integrated
RF combiner section (option) is typically 0.5 to 1.0 dB.
All data is subject to change without notice.
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Table A: RF Card Options
table 7-1 RF card options for North American region
table 7-2 RF card options for all other regions

Table B: Bandwidth available in UL and DL per rack
Sub-Band Bandwidth
[MHz]
0.01 to 5.00
5.01 to 10.00
10.01 to 15.00
15.01 to 20.00
20.01 to 25.00
25.01 to 30.00
30.01 to 35.00
35.01 to 40.00
Filter
Resources
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Sub-Band Bandwidth
[MHz]
40.01 to 45.00
45.01 to 50.00
50.01 to 55.00
55.01 to 60.00
60.01 to 65.00
65.01 to 70.00 *
70.01 to 75.00 *
Filter
Resources
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
* not available for North American region
table 7-3 Available bandwidths per rack for Commercial applications

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Detailed System Description for Commercial Applications:
The Node A RF Cards convert the RF into digital signals and transfer them to the
Node A rack for digital filtering. The digital architecture allows sub-band filtering and
is shared between all RF Cards inserted into the Node A rack. The Node A2 can
provide up to 12 filter resources (up to 5 MHz each) and the Node A4 can provide up
to 24 filter resources. When the sub-band bandwidths are greater than 5 MHz, the
filter resources are grouped together, without phase or amplitude ripple, where the
sub-band is defined by a start and stop frequency. The total number of used filter
resources is determined by adding the number of filter resources required for each
sub-band.
For example, if there are three sub-bands with 4 MHz for the first subband, 11 MHz
for the second sub-band, and 20 MHz for the third sub-band, then 1 filter resource is
required for the first sub-band, 3 filter resources are required for the second subband and 4 filter resources are required for the third sub-band. The total number of
used filter resources in this example is 8. However, the maximum available
bandwidth (Node A2 60 MHz and Node A4 120 MHz) will only be achieved with subband bandwidths of integer multiple of 5 MHz.
The following diagram shows examples for filter resources allocation:
Examples:
figure 7-1 Filter resources allocation (up to 5 MHz wide) for Commercial applications
table 7-4 Example for the North American region
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7.1.2. Tetra/Tetrapol
Number of supported channels per rack
Bandwidth available in Channel, kHz
Uplink and Downlink
Sub-band, MHz (see
per rack
Table B for details)
P-1dB, dBm
OIP3, dBm
Noise figure
@ maximum gain, dB
@ minimum gain, dB
Delay, s
Channel
Sub-band
Standard
Power supply
Option
Node A2 chassis
Power consumption,
Node A4 chassis
Watts
RF card AX35 - AX36
Spurious Emissions, dBm
Node A2
Node A4
Node A2
Node A4
Node A2
Node A4
2
4
4
8
2*
4*
see Table A
Node A2 / A4
34 to 214
Node A2
up to 10
Node A4
up to 20
see Table A
30 in steps of 1
10
1
2
+10
-20
Uplink
+35
+52
4.0
6.0
Downlink
+42
+63
4.0
12.0
9 to 36 (depending on filter type)

6 (standard filter set)
100 to 240 Vac
36 to 72 Vdc
70
120
145
N Female
acc. to ETSI TS 101789-1

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table 7-5 RF card options for Tetra

TETRA channel
3dB BW [kHz]
34
58
79
104
125
146
171
192
214
Delay
(s)
36
24
18
15
13
11
10
9
9
Filter
Resource
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Sub-Band
Bandwidth [MHz]
0.01 to 5.00
5.01 to 10.00
10.01 to 15.00
15.01 to 20.00
Filter
Resources
1
2
3
4
table 7-6 Available bandwidths per rack for Tetra

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Detailed System Description for Tetra:
The Node A RF Cards convert the RF into digital signals and transfer the digital
signals to the Node A rack where the overall digital filtering is done for all RF Cards.
The available FPGA resources, which perform the channel/sub-band filtering, are
shared between all RF Cards inserted in the Node A rack. The Node A2 can provide
up to 4 channels, where 9 different filter types can be chosen and 2 filter resources
(up to 5 MHz each) for band-selective transmission. The Node A4 is capable of up to
8 channels and 4 filter resources. When the sub-band bandwidths are greater than
5MHz the filter resources are grouped together, without phase or amplitude ripple,
where the sub-band is defined by a start and stop frequency.
The total number of filter resources required is determined by adding the number of
filter resources required for each sub-band. For example, if there are two sub-bands
with 4 MHz for the first sub-band and 11 MHz for the second sub-band, then 1 filter
resource is required for the first sub-band and 3 filter resources are required for the
second sub-band. The total number of filter resources required is 4. However, the
maximum available bandwidth (Node A2 10 MHz, Node A4 20 MHz) will only be
achieved with sub-band bandwidths of multiple 5 MHz.
The following diagram shows an example for filter resources allocation:
Example:
figure 7-2 Filter resources allocation (up to 5 MHz wide) for Tetra applications
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7.1.3. Public Safety

Number of supported channels per rack
Node A2
Node A4
Node A2
Node A4
Node A2
Node A4
2
4
16
32
2*
4*

see Table A
Bandwidth available in Channel, kHz
Node A2 / A4
6.25 to 331.25
Uplink and Downlink
Sub-band, MHz (see Node A2
up to 10
per rack
Table B for details)
Node A4
up to 20
see Table A
30 in steps of 1
10
1
2
+10
-20
P-1dB, dBm
OIP3, dBm
Noise figure
@ maximum gain, dB
@ minimum gain, dB
Channel
Sub-band
Standard
Power supply
Option
Node A2 chassis
Power
Node A4 chassis
consumption, Watts
RF card
Spurious Emissions, dBm
Delay, s
Uplink
+35
+52
4.0
6.0
Downlink
+42
+63
4.0
12.0
10 to 204 (depending on filter type)

6 (standard filter set)
100 to 240 Vac
36 to 72 Vdc
70
120
145
N Female
according to FCC

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table 7-7 RF card options for Public Safety applications

table 7-8 Available bandwidths per rack for Public Safety

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Detailed System Description for Public Safety applications:
The Node A RF Cards convert the RF into digital signals and transfer the digital
signals to the Node A rack where the overall digital filtering is done for all RF Cards.
The available FPGA resources, which perform the channel/sub-band filtering, are
shared between all RF Cards inserted in the Node A rack. The Node A2 can provide
up to 16 channels, where 106 different filter types can be chosen and 2 filter
resources (up to 5 MHz each) for band-selective transmission.
The Node A4 is capable of up to 32 channels and 4 filter resources. When the subband bandwidths are greater than 5MHz the filter resources are grouped together,
without phase or amplitude ripple, where the sub-band is defined by a start and stop
frequency. The total number of filter resources required is determined by adding the
number of filter resources required for each sub-band. For example, if there are two
sub-bands with 4 MHz for the first sub-band and 11 MHz for the second sub-band,
then 1 filter resource is required for the first sub-band and 3 filter resources are
required for the second sub-band. The totals number of filter resources required is 4.
However, the maximum available bandwidth (Node A2 10 MHz, Node A4 20 MHz)
will only be achieved with sub-band bandwidths of multiple 5 MHz.
The following diagram shows an example for filter resources allocation:
Example:
figure 7-3 Filter resources allocation (up to 5 MHz wide) for Public Safety applications
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7.2.
MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Mechanical Specifications A 2 / A 4
Node A2 19 rack mounting
Node A2 overall dimensions
Height, width, depth, mm (in)
Node A4 19 rack mounting

Node A4 overall dimensions
LMR450 Duplexer Rack
Weight, kg (lb)
Node A2
Node A4
RF card AX23 - AX27
RF card AX36 AX37
LMR450 Duplexer Rack (19)
4 HU x 350 x 460
(4 HU x 13.8 x 18.1)
177 x 352 x 522
(7 x 13.9 x 20.6 )
4 HU x 19" x 460
(4 HU x 19" x 18.1)
177 x 483 x 522
(7 x 19 x 20.6 )
4 HU x 19 x 473
(4 HU x 19" x 18.6)
11 (24)
12.5 (27.5)
3 (6.5)
4.5 (10)
27 (53)

7.3.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND SAFETY SPECIFICATION
Environmental and Safety Specifications A 2 / A 4

Operating temperature range, C
-33 to +50
Ingress protection
IP65 (Fans: IP55)
47 @ 25C
Acoustic noise, dB(A)
55 @ 50C
LMR450 Duplexer Rack (19)
IP50
7.4.
USB TO ETHERNET CONVERTER

Service
TCP/IP
Service connection
HTTP
- High-speed USB (2.0) TynA, 4-pole
Physical connections
- RJ45 Ethernet,
10 Base-T/100 Base-TX, 1000 Base-T
Power consumption
n.a.
Connectors
USB, RJ45
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7.5.
MODEMS
7.5.1. Modem Siemens MC35

Siemens MC35
Service
GSM/GPRS
Circuit switch
Service connection
Packet switch
Physical connection
RS232, 6PG Molex, FME
Power consumption
4W
Connectors
Data, power, RF
) Note:
The HC25 and MC75 modems are similar to MC35 modem.
7.5.2. Modem Airlink Redwing C3110 / C3111

Airlink Redwing C3110
Service
CDMA
Circuit switch
Service connection
Packet switch
Physical connection
RS232, TNC, Molex 2 pin
Power consumption
4W
Connectors
Data, power, RF
7.5.3. Modem AnyDATA iPort EM III Dual / EM IV DUAL
AnyDATA iPort EM III Dual / EM IV Dual
Service
CDMA
Circuit switch
Service connection
Packet switch
Physical connection
RS-232C Molex 2 pin, SMA
Power consumption
4W
Connectors
Data, power, RF
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7.5.4. Modem MultiTech MTCBA-C-N9

Multitech MTCBA-C-N9
Service
CDMA
Circuit switch
Service connection
Packet switch
RS232, 2.5 mm miniature
Physical connection
power jack, SMA
1.6 W average, full Tx power
Power consumption
3.5 W
Connectors
Data, power, RF
7.5.5. Modem Raven XT USB CDMA
Raven XT USB CDMA
Service
CDMA
Circuit switch
Service connection
Packet switch
USB Type B 5 PIN, RS232,
Physical connection
SMA
Power consumption
5.4 W
Connectors
Data, power, RF
7.5.6. Modem Raven CDMA
Raven CDMA
Service
Service connection
Physical connection
Power consumption
Connectors
CDMA
Circuit switch
Packet switch
RS232, 50 Ohm TNC
5.4 W
Data, power, RF
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7.6.
FEATURES
Features of the A 2 / A 4
Items measured
(not yet implemented)
Measurement of pilot power (CDMA/UMTS),

synch. power (CDMA/UMTS),
Ec/Io (CDMA/UMTS),
BCCH power (GSM),
channel power (GSM), RSSI, and system identification.
Statistic collection
Collecting data (min., max., average, standard deviation) of

items measured in a 15 minutes interval.
Auto configuration
Setup based on downlink power requirements, not gain.

Uplink gain is automatically setup based on the downlink
settings.
Access
Web browser based local access and remote access.

Packet data and circuit switched data options. OMC
connectivity via SNMP.
External alarms
Up to 5 alarms, active high or low configurable via software.
Interference Analysis
Database
Event triggered database to identify interference signals in

terms of frequency, power level, duration, etc.
Uplink Muting
Gain reduction of unused timeslots of channels in order to

avoid Uplink desensitization of BTS receiver. (GSM ONLY)
7.7.
IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS
ID Numbers of the A 2 / A 4
Node A4
7561392
Node A2
7561393
Node A Duplexer Rack
7605118
No. of RF cards
4
2
-
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8. PARTS LIST
The following list contains all FRUs available for the Node A. The Node A
configuration is available in the web interface.
Designation
19" Rack Mounting Node A2 Adapter Plate
Accessory-kit Node A (AC cable UL conf.)
Accessory-kit Node A (AC cable hlg.free)
Accessory-kit Node A (DC cable)
Fan Unit Node A4 (Kit)
Fan Unit Node A2 (Kit)
Combiner Kit 4-9/17-21
Combiner Kit 4/7-26
Combiner Kit 9/18/21
Combiner Kit 80/90/19/26
Combiner Kit 7-9/17/19
Combiner Kit 350 - 3500
DCM AF 436 (380 - 385 / 390 395 MHz)
DCM AF 436 (385 - 390 / 395 400 MHz)
DCM AF 436 (410 - 415 / 420 425 MHz)
DCM AF 436 (415 - 420 / 425 430 MHz)
DCM AF 436 (450 - 455 / 460 465 MHz)
DCM AF 923 (880 - 915 / 925 - 960 MHz)
DCM AF 923R (876 - 880 / 921 - 925 MHz)
DCM AF 936 (880 - 915 / 925 - 960 MHz)
DCM AF 936R (876 - 880 / 921 - 925 MHz)
DCM AF 1823 (1710 - 1725 / 1805 - 1880 MHz)
DCM AF 1835 (1710 - 1725 / 1805 - 1880 MHz)
DCM AF 2125 (1920 - 1980 / 2110 - 2170 MHz)
DCM AF 2135 (1920 - 1980 / 2110 - 2170 MHz)
DCM AF 727 (793 - 805 / 763 - 775 MHz)
DCM AF 737 (793 - 805 / 763 - 775 MHz)
DCM AF 7037 (788 - 824 / 758 - 776 MHz)
DCM AF 8027 (806 - 824 / 851 - 869 MHz)
DCM AF 8037 (806 - 824 / 851 - 869 MHz)
DCM AF 8527 (824 - 849 / 869 - 894 MHz)
DCM AF 8537 (824 - 849 / 869 - 894 MHz)
DCM AF 9037 (896 - 902 / 935 - 941 MHz)
DCM AF 1727 (1710 - 1755 / 2110 - 2155 MHz)
DCM AF 1737 (1710 - 1755 / 2110 - 2155 MHz)
DCM AF 1927 (1850 - 1915 / 1930 - 1995 MHz)
DCM AF 1937 (1850 - 1915 / 1930 - 1995 MHz)
DCM AF 4037 (4 MHz BW)
DCM AF 4037 (2 MHz BW)
Dummy card
ID No
7598847-00
7574530
7574542
7574545
7574286
7577522
7577517
7577520
7574287
7574288
7574289
7574290
7575751-00
7599725-00
7596235-00
7596234-00
7607816-00
7562492-00
7606744-00
7562493-00
7606746-00
7562494-00
7562495-00
7562496-00
7562497-00
7577532-00
7598983-00
7577534-00
7577536-00
7577538-00
7577540-00
7577542-00
7577546-00
7577548-00
7577550-00
7577552-00
7577554-00
7602541-00
7602543-00
7574285-00
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Designation
Power Supply Unit AC IN 100-240V
Power Supply Unit DC IN 48V
Modem-Kit MC35
Modem-Kit HC25 Node A
Modem-Kit MC75
Modem-Kit prepared Anydata EM4
Modem-Kit prepared Multitec
Modem-Kit prep. For Redwing, Raven/XT
Wall Mounting-kit Node A2 / A4
Wall Mounting-kit Node-A2 outdoor
Wall Mounting-kit Node-A4 outdoor
Pole Mounting-kit Node-A2
Pole Mounting-kit Node-A4
USB/Ethernet converter kit
User's Manuals for Node A
ID No
7547518-00
7560164-00
7572583
7572584
7572585
7572586
7599058
7572587
7597821
7597819
7597820
7597823
7597825
7605086
7574508-00
The manufacturer reserves the right to replace the parts listed above by
equivalent substitutes!
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9 Index
9. INDEX
A
Abbreviations.......................................................... 7
AC Breaker ........................................................... 41
Address of Andrew Wireless Systems GmbH....... 12
Alarm Forwarding ................................................. 49
Alarms, External ................................................... 58
Andrew Solutions.................................................. 10
Installation
Electrical .......................................................... 36
Mechanical ...................................................... 15
USB to Ethernet Converter .............................. 38
Interconnection Cabling........................................ 39
B
BBH ...................................................................... 48
C
Cabinet Drawing, Node A ..................................... 75
Connection from Laptop or PC ............................. 42
Connections
Antenna ........................................................... 40
Power .............................................................. 41
Contact Addresses ............................................... 11
Customer Support Addresses............................... 11
D
DC Breaker........................................................... 41
DCM ..................................................................... 52
Declaration of Conformity ..................................... 10
Digital Channel Modules....................................... 52
Dummy Card ........................................................ 53
E
External Alarms .................................................... 58
F
Fan Unit
Replacement.................................................... 74
Filters
Standard Feature............................................. 48
Types ............................................................... 48
Frequency Hopping .............................................. 48
G
Gain...................................................................... 49
Grounding............................................................. 37
L
LAN Connection ................................................... 57
Layout
Components .................................................... 50
Node A2........................................................... 76
Node A4........................................................... 76
LED Kit ................................................................. 70
Local Connection.................................................. 42
M
Mains Power Interruption...................................... 41
Modem ................................................................. 54
General............................................................ 54
HC25 ............................................................... 87
Initstrings ......................................................... 54
MC35 ............................................................... 87
MC75 ............................................................... 87
Replacement ................................................... 68
Mounting
19 Inch Rack.................................................... 31
19 Inch Rack_Node A2.................................... 34
19 Inch Rack_Node A4.................................... 31
General............................................................ 15
Pole ................................................................. 27
Wall.................................................................. 17
Wall.................................................................. 21
Wall/ Rain-Protection ....................................... 24
Wall_Drawer .................................................... 26
Wall_Indoor ..................................................... 17
Wall_Outdoor................................................... 20
Multiband Combiner
Function........................................................... 51
Replacement ................................................... 72
P
Parts List .............................................................. 91
Power Supply Unit ................................................ 53
Replacement ................................................... 66
H
Health and Safety Warnings ................................... 9
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R
Raven XT USB port reconfiguration ..................... 56
Relay Contacts ..................................................... 60
Replacement of
Components .................................................... 63
Fan Unit ........................................................... 74
Modem............................................................. 68
Multiband Combiner......................................... 72
Multiband Combiner......................................... 73
Power Supply................................................... 66
RF card ............................................................ 65
U/E Converter .................................................. 68
RF Cards .............................................................. 52
Packing ...................................................... 16, 63
Replacement.................................................... 65
Upgrade ........................................................... 71
RSSI ..................................................................... 49
S
SFH ...................................................................... 48
SIM-card ............................................................... 56
SMS Alarm Forwarding ........................................ 49
Specifications
Airlink Redwing C3110 / C3111 ....................... 87
AnyDATA iPort EM III Dual / EM IV DUAL....... 87
Electrical (Commercial).................................... 77
Electrical (Public Safety) .................................. 83
Electrical (Tetra) .............................................. 80
Environmental and Safety................................ 86
Features........................................................... 89
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ID Numbers ..................................................... 89
Mechanical ...................................................... 86
Modems........................................................... 87
MTCBA-C-N9 .................................................. 88
Raven CDMA................................................... 88
Raven XT USB CDMA..................................... 88
RF Card Options (Commercial) ....................... 78
RF Card Options (Tetra) .................................. 81
Siemens MC35 ................................................ 87
Status Information ................................................ 49
Status LED ........................................................... 70
Summary Alarm.................................................... 60
Pin Assignment................................................ 60
U
U/E Converter
Replacement ................................................... 68
UI-Board ............................................................... 57
Upgrade
RF Cards ......................................................... 71
General............................................................ 57
Installation ....................................................... 38
Replacement ................................................... 68
Upgrade........................................................... 38
User Interface....................................................... 57
W
Waterproofness .................................................... 64
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10.
LIST OF CHANGES
Version
M0121AAC
M0121AAD
Changes
- chapter 3.1.1 modified
- chapters 3.1.3.2 & 3.1.3.3 updated
- chapter 3.1.4 updatd
- block diagram in chapter 4.1 enhanced &
chapter 4.1 modified
- chapter 4.2.3 enhanced
- chapter 4.3 modified
- chapter 4.3.5.2 extended by AnyData EM IV
Release Date
29-May-2009
12-January-2010
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HEALTH AND SAFETY WARNINGS

ABOUT ANDREW SOLUTIONS

INTERNATIONAL CONTACT ADDRESSES FOR WIG CUSTOMER SUPPORT 11

THE NODE A NETWORK ELEMENT

QUICK START CHECKLIST

Users Manual for

ENVIRONMENTAL AND SAFETY SPECIFICATION

USB TO ETHERNET CONVERTER

10. LIST OF CHANGES

FIGURES AND TABLES

Users Manual for

table 1-1 List of international contact addresses....................................................... 12

3rd Generation Partnership Project

Users Manual for

1.2. HEALTH AND SAFETY WARNINGS

Users Manual for

1.3. ABOUT ANDREW SOLUTIONS

Wireless Innovations Group (WIG)

Andrew Solutions Canada

620 North Greenfield Parkway

620 North Greenfield Parkway

Brazil & South America

Mexico, Central America &

Andrew Solutions Mexico

Av. Com. Camilo Julio 1256

Monte Elbruz 124-402A

Users Manual for

Andrew Solutions UK Ltd

Andrew Solutions France

Unit 15, Ilex House

28, Rue Fresnel

Andrew Wireless Systems GmbH

Andrew Solutions Czech Republic

Andrew Wireless Systems (Austria)

Andrew Wireless Systems AG

Spain & Portugal

Andrew Wireless Systems S.r.l., Faenza,

Andrew Solutions Espaa S.A.

table 1-1 List of international contact addresses

Wireless communication systems provide a two-way information transfer (voice and

THE NODE A NETWORK ELEMENT

Users Manual for

QUICK START CHECKLIST

Install the donor (linear polarized recommended) and coverage antennas.

Take care to ground the unit correctly as instructed in

Optimize the donor antenna performance*.

Users Manual for

3.1.2. RF Card Installation

To ensure shock protection of the DC connectors and main board,

Use the guide rails on top and bottom

Fasten the four socket

Please observe that the RF cards must always be packed separately

All unused slots need to be assembled with a dummy card for

3.1.3. Wall Mounting Procedure

Check the wall-mounting kit and the wall to determine their

The Node A requires a minimum of 40 mm distance to the wall to

Ensure that there is free access to the electrical connections as well

To ensure the air circulation the perforated base has to be directed

Wall Mounting Instruction for Indoor Usage