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UMTS DNB RF Operation Guidelines
Abstract:
This Guideline provides high level guidance for UMTS Distributed Node B (DNB) RF operation including
plumbing, ordering information, planning and installation issues.
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1.2. Scope
This document addresses Distributed Node B ordering, equipment operation and installation guidance or practices. The
commissioning, administration and maintenance of DNB is beyond the scope of this document and should refer to DNB
vendors documents.
1.3. Audience
The audience for this document includes AT&T Mobility RF Planning, Equipment, Operation personnel, and contractors
involved with Distributed Node B installation and operation.
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ATT-TELCO-002-200-381 Fiber Optic Connector & Adapter Inspection and Cleaning Tools & Procedures
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2. Introduction
The Distributed Node B (DNB) is the next step in the evolution of the Classic/Macro Node B. The Original Equipment
Manufacturers (OEMs) have evolved their UMTS Node B platform to the distributed architecture, i.e., Remote Radio
Heads (RRH) and Baseband Unit (BBU). Looking forward LTE will offer only distributed architecture. AT&T's leadership
has made a strategic business decision to move forward with the Distributed Node B (DNB) deployment [1]. Figure 1 is
illustrating the DNBs evolution from the Macro architecture, DNBs components, advantages and challenges. Key DNB
advantages include the following:
Less footprint
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Power, fiber and alarm cables including Bias-T cables and daisy chain fiber jumpers
A BBU supports several RRHs based on Common Public Radio Interface (CPRI)
Footnote:
Currently the protocols between RRH and BBU are OEM proprietary.
at a distance up to 15 km (~ 9 miles) to the 1st RRH. The overall can achieve up to 35 km.
NOTE:
Initially, the distance between BBU and RRH will be limited to < 300m in order to meet E911 requirement.
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RBS 6601 is the next generation main unit. It is 1.5U height and is powered by -48 VDC. One RBS 6001 can house
a DUW-30 as shown in Figure 5.
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RRUW Remote Radio Head supports 2 carriers at up to 60 W total. The 1st generation Ericsson RRU22 can be replaced
with RRUW without any issue. Please make sure to use the correct Radio Building Block.
Support co-siting ports: RXA I/O, RXB I/O and RXAOUT that can be configured either as input or output.
NOTE:
RXAOUT gain (18 dB) is 1 dB hotter than RXA I/O (17 dB).
NOTE:
Ericsson RRH like RRU22 and RRUW should be mounted vertically with clearance distances specified by Ericsson documents even they are installed inside the shelter to ensure proper airflow.
2.1.3. OBIF
OBIF Optic Baseband Interface can be used to expand existing macro Node B to support up to six additional RRUW's
for UMTS carrier-added application. The OBIF board will be installed in the 2nd baseband pool of macro Node B.
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Weight: 25 lbs
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Weight: 60 lbs
9341 RRH Remote Radio Head (Figure 9) at 40 W or 60 W output power. Daisy chain feature allows up to three
RRHs . Please note that there is no physical difference between 40 W and 60 W RRH. If someone needs to know,
they could call or check the WMS for the inventory of which one is on the site
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3. DNB Ordering
Per Policy Letter - 218 [1], effective July 7th, 2009 all orders for the UMTS NodeB should go through the DNB/Macro
selection process for both Ericsson and ALU with known exceptions described in that document. This applies to all POR
and BAU sites. SCM is monitoring the DNB forecast and ordering. Typical lead time for DNB is 45 days
All DNB products should be ordered and processed using EPL and exception codes must be highlighted during
ordering process to alleviate any questions or delays.
Footnote:
ALU does not offer AC version DNB.
The recommended DNB spare is 1 per 100 deployed units based on MTBF data.
Please refer to the following URL for more details regarding DNB.
http://ns.cingular.net/sites/RFEng/tools_d.aspx
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4. DNB Installation
UMTS Remote Radio Heads (RRH) are NOT recommended for mounting at the top of towers except NSB sites.
Until further notice, distance between Remote Radio Heads (RRH) and BBU should be less than 300 m (~ 984)
due to the following concerns:
E911
Enterprise systems need to be evaluated in order to capture site data that reflects the distributed architecture
of the equipment. These Cadence, CASPR, CDMS, CinguLINC, CSSng, CTS, Granite, Guardian, MTi/Clarify,
NDR, NetCool, OSS, Scout, and Siterra.
ATT approved DNB will only be power by -48 VDC. DC-DC converter is needed if your existing power plant is 24
VDC. SCM and working to create the SKUs to support DNB power and ancillary equipment. For more details, please
refer to Cell Site Design Standards group link.
http://ns.cingular.net/sites/EngOpsSup/DistRecvCellSite/default.aspx
More vendor specific DNB documents such as product technical description, installation, operation and maintenance
can be found in the following URL:
http://ns.cingular.net/sites/RFEng/tools_d.aspx
All outdoor connections of the RRH require weatherproofing. These include RF, fiber and power interfaces. Please
refer to ATT-002-290-041 (formerly ND-00026) RF Connector and Weatherproofing Guidelines [3] for more details.
All DNB equipment must be properly grounded per vendors recommendation. ATT-002-290-383 (formerly
ND-00071) lists AT&T's Grounding Standards [4].
All DNB equipment should be installed with surge protection in RF and DC paths. Please refer to ATT-002-290-142
(formerly ND-00157) RF Surge Arrestor Guidelines [5] for more details.
When daisy chaining is required and multiple DNBs serve the same sector, it is possible to increase redundancy by
daisy chaining the 2nd DNB on a different sector. For example (assuming a 2 sector site), fiber run 1 feeds one DNB
on the A sector and then is cascaded to a DNB on the B sector. Fiber run 2 would feed a DNB on the B sector
then cascade to the DNB on the A sectors. This way, if one first DNB fails it takes out 50% of the A sector and
50% of the B sector instead of 100% of one sector.
Please refer to the following link for exemplary RF plumbing diagrams for DNB to support UMTS multi-carrier
deployment.
http://ns.cingular.net/sites/RFEng/tools_d.aspx?RootFolder=%2fsites%2fRFEng%2fDistributed%20Node%20B
%20DNB%2fRF%20Plumbing&View=%7b6D77F20C%2d5FA8%2d438D%2dBDD7%2d5E7AF4802C63%7d
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NOTE:
Please note when operating the Distributed Node B, make sure the output ERP does not exceed FCC limit.
Appendix A lists more details.
Install the BBU inside the shelter on available rack or on the wall with supporting brackets.
RRH should be installed outside the shelter to reduce the load on HVAC. It can be installed on the wall, pole, floor
stand or frame. RRH should only be installed inside the shelter for legitimate reasons such as risk of theft, bullet
risk, extreme weather, additional lease cost, lack of hatch ports, or long feedline loss.
All cables pass through cable entry ports (pass-through holes) require sealing. These include RF, fiber and power
cables.
Use enclosure-type RF weatherproofing kit like RFS WSHIELD, 123eWireless EasySeal, Tyco GSIC or equivalent for RRH to support easy removal/installation when troubleshooting or sweep is required.
The RRH RF output will be routed back into the shelter to diplexer, RX-AIT etc. then connected to hatchplate. For
NSB sites or sites with flexibility on the feeders or co-siting, it is not necessary to route RF jumper cables into the
shelter. The RF output of the DNB can be connected to feeders via short jumper cable directly.
RRH can power TMA and the configurations are same as existing Node B.
DNB RET functionality will not be used due to interoperability concern with existing RET antenna vendors. RET
should be powered or controlled by separate RET controller via RET Bias-T or dedicated AISG home-run cable.
It is noted that additional lease/rent may occur depends upon the contract and markets. National Real Estate group
is investigating any impact to MLA.
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Figure 10: Typical DNB installation in a sheltered environment when the distance between the BBU and
RRH is < 100'.
When the distance between the BBU and RRH is more than 100, it is recommended to install power and fiber demarcation
boxes outdoor as shown in Figure 11. The demarcation box provides cable interconnection management for cleaner
cabling and easy installation. DC surge protection may be included too. It will be more economical to put the surge
protectors on the distribution bars than the individual conductors when the RRH's are mounted on the tower (one surge
arrestor between the hot and return bar on the power plant and one between the return bar and the site ground) since all
DC pairs will have roughly the same induced voltage on them from a lightning strike. Additionally, install excess boxes to
loop extra length fiber cable that may be used when the RRHs are moved to the tower top later.
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Figure 11: Typical DNB installation in a sheltered environment when the distance between the BBU and
RRH is more than 100'.
Install outdoor BBU at location close to existing outdoor cabinets. It can be installed on the pole/frame, floor stand
or hanged on the cabinet wall. Approved outdoor cabinets are listed in the following
http://ns.cingular.net/sites/EngOpsSup/DistRecvCellSite/default.aspx
Install RRH close to the hatchplate or at the bottom of the tower. It can be installed on the pole or frame.
The fiber cable from BBU to RRH will have 12 pairs of fiber cable. Each RRH has its own fiber cable; daisy chain
connection is not recommended at this moment .
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Use enclosure-type RF weatherproofing kit like RFS WSHIELD, 123eWireless EasySeal, Tyco GSIC or equivalent for RRH to support easy removal/installation when troubleshooting or sweep is required.
RRH can power TMA and the configurations are same as existing Node B.
DNB RET functionality will not be used due to the interoperability concern with existing RET antenna vendors. RET
should be powered or controlled by separate RET controller via RET Bias-T or dedicated AISG home-run cable.
Figure 12: Typical DNB installation in an outdoor environment when the distance between BBU and
RRH is < 100'.
When the distance between the BBU and RRH is more than 100, it is recommended to install power and fiber demarcation
boxes as shown in Figure 13. The demarcation box provides cable interconnection management for cleaner cabling and
easy installation. Additionally, install excess boxes to loop extra length fiber cable that may be used when the RRHs are
moved to the tower top later.
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Figure 13: Typical DNB installation in an outdoor environment when the distance between BBU and
RRH is > 100'.
Figure 14 also depicts an exemplary DNB layout for a 15 x 15 PAD. It includes a future battery cabinet and two future
RRH assemblies.
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Install outdoor BBU at location convenient for network operations group to service. It can be installed on the pole or
floor stand or hanged on the cabinet wall.
Install RRH close to the antennas as possible. It can be installed on the pole or frame. Consider FCC limits on ERP
as outlined in Appendices A and B.
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When installing the RRH next to the antennas, TMA's may not be required. A new link budget should be calculated.
Please refer to TMA/GMA Guidelines [9] for more details.
The fiber cable from BBU to will have 12 pairs of fiber cable. Each RRH has its own fiber cable; daisy chain connection
is not recommended at this moment .
Use enclosure-type RF weatherproofing kit like RFS WSHIELD, 123eWireless EasySeal, Tyco GSIC or equivalent for RRH to support easy removal/installation when troubleshooting or sweep is required.
RRH can power TMA and the configurations are same as existing Node B.
DNB RET functionality will not be used due to the interoperability concern with existing RET antenna vendors. RET
should be powered or controlled by separate RET controller via RET Bias-T or dedicated AISG home-run cable.
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DNB RF cable sweep will be same as exiting BTS or Node B. Please refer to ATT-002-290-043 Antenna/Cable
System Sweep MOP [6] for more details
Fiber optic cables are sensitive to mechanical stress, sharp bends, kinks, dust and dirt and require special care.
Use pre-terminated fiber cables available in a variety of lengths of each vendor. Do no twist the fiber cable at
minimum bending radius. Make sure not to apply excessive force to the cable for maximum tensile force values.
An optical interface Module ODTF-1 from Anritsu can be used with Anritsu BTS master or Site Master to perform
fiber cable DTF (OTDR) plus some dedicated fiber testers. More details will be provided after evaluations are
completed.
Power Cables should be sized according to cable run length to maintain less than a 4 volt DC round trip voltage
drop between the power system output terminals and the RRH input terminals. A current level equal to 80% of the
circuit breaker current rating specified shall be used for this calculation.
The following table shows the minimum power cable AWG (American Cable Gauge) depend upon the cable length.
Refer Appendix B for more AWG cable information.
Run Length
Minimum AWG
0 to 100'
AWG 12
100 to 150'
AWG 10
150 to 250'
AWG 8
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250 to 400'
AWG 6
Over 400'
Follow local market guidelines to mark all RF, fiber and power cables if applicable.
5.3. RX-AIT
No difference for RX-AIT configuration for DNB except RRH only support duplexed mode. That is, direct connection
method for Node B cannot be used for DNB. Please refer to ATT-002-290-172 RX-AIT Guidelines [7] for more details.
5.6. Alarming
Please refer to DNB OEM vendor documents for DNB alarming information. RRH can also support external alarms. DNB
alarming will be tested through FMS/NetCool and into the NOC.
ALU BBU supports 32 external alarms and each RRH supports six user alarms.
Existing Ericsson DNB does not support any external alarm. Next generation Ericsson BBU will support 32 external
alarms and each RRH can handle two external alarms.
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http://ns.cingular.net/sites/EngOpsSup/DistRecvCellSite/default.aspx
Band
500 W ERP
1000 W ERP
2 W EIRP
1 W EIRP
All bands have now moved to a power spectral density limit (W/MHz) with the exception of 850 MHz cellular (Part
22). As the FCC has explained this is due, in part, to the risk of interference to public safety systems. As the rebanding
to protect public safety is eventually completed this issue could be revisited if the 500 W limit is problematic for
AT&T.
AT&T has purchased B-Block and C-Block licenses in the Lower 700 MHz band. Information for Upper 700 MHz
band is included for completeness.
The following calculators were developed by CTO to assist markets to calculate the output power and determine
whether it meets FCC power limits.
http://ns.cingular.net/sites/RFEng/tools_d.aspx
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8. Acknowledgements
C&E: Jeff Townend, Scott Whitney, Tom Aebersold, Rob Seawright, Chris Lee, Steve Kerr
NP&E:Stalin Albanes, Gerry Martinez, Kurt Huber, Ayman Mostafa, Kark Beck, Hristo Hristov
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Acronyms
A.1. Document Specific Acronyms
The following acronyms and terms are used in this document:
AWG
BAU
Business as Usual
BBU
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DNB
Distributed Node B
DTF
Distance to Fault
DUW
LMU
MLA
NSB
OBIF
OTDR
POR
Plan of record
RRH
RXAIT