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AXELL OPTICAL MASTER UNIT MARK II

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USERS MANUAL

Optical Master Unit Mark II


Product Description and Users Manual
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THIS DOCUMENT IS VALID FOR ALL OMU MARK II MODELS

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adequate and free of errors and omissions. The manufacturer will, if necessary, explain issues which may not
be covered by this document. The manufacturer's liability for any errors in the document is limited to the
correction of errors and the aforementioned advisory services.
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part of the process of continual development and improvement of the documentation in the best way possible
from the user's viewpoint. Please submit your comments to the nearest Axell Wireless sales representative.

Contact Information
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United Kingdom

Tel: +44 1494 777000


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About This Manual


This Product Manual provides the following information:
Description of the OMU Unit
Procedures for setup, configuration and checking the proper operation of the unit
Maintenance and troubleshooting procedures

For whom it is Intended


This Product Manual is intended for experienced technicians and engineers. It is
assumed that the customers installing, operating, and maintaining Axell Wireless
Remotes are familiar with the basic functionality of Remotes.

Notice
Confidential - Authorized Customer Use
This document may be used in its complete form only and is solely for the use of Axell
Wireless employees and authorized Axell Wireless channels or customers. The material
herein is proprietary to Axell Wireless. Any unauthorized reproduction, use or disclosure
of any part thereof is strictly prohibited.
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Disclaimer of Liability
Contents herein are current as of the date of publication. Axell Wireless reserves the
right to change the contents without prior notice. The information furnished by Axell
Wireless in this document is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, Axell
Wireless assumes no responsibility for its use. In no event shall Axell Wireless be liable
for any damage resulting from loss of data, loss of use, or loss of profits and Axell
Wireless further disclaims any and all liability for indirect, incidental, special,
consequential or other similes damages. This disclaimer of liability applies to all
products, publications and services during and after the warranty period.

Safety Instructions and Warnings


Throughout this manual, important safety warnings and admonishments are included to
warn of possible hazards to persons or equipment. A safety warning identifies a possible
hazard and then describes what may happen if the hazard is not avoided. The safety
warnings in the form of Dangers, Warnings and Cautions must be followed at all times.
These warnings are flagged by the use of a warning icon, usually the triangular alert
icon seen below. The exclamation point within the triangular alert icon is intended to
warn the operator or service personnel of operation and maintenance from factors
relating to the product and its operating environment, which could pose a safety hazard.

Exclusive Remedies
The remedies provided herein are the Buyers sole and exclusive remedies. Axell
Wireless shall not be viable for any direct, incidental, or consequential damages,
whether based on contract, tort, or any legal theory.

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References
References to standards apply as relevant to the remote type being connected to the
OMU II. Please see respective remote manual for details.

Guarantees
All antennas must be installed with lightning protection. Damage to power modules, as a
result of lightning are not covered by the warranty.
General Safety Warnings Concerning Use of This System
Always observe standard safety precautions during installation, operation and
maintenance of this product.
Throughout this manual, there are "Caution" warnings. "Caution" calls
attention to a procedure or practice, which, if ignored, may result in
injury or damage to the system, system component or even the user.
Caution labels! Do not perform any procedure preceded by a "Caution" until the
described conditions are fully understood and met.

To prevent electrical shock when installing or modifying the system


power wiring, disconnect the wiring at the power source before working
Danger: Electrical Shock with un insulated wires or terminals.

RF radiation, (especially at UHF frequencies) arising from transmitter


outputs connected to AWLs equipment, must be considered a safety
hazard.
This condition might only occur in the event of cable disconnection,
or because a spare output has been left un-terminated. Either of
these conditions would impair the systems efficiency. No
investigation should be carried out until all RF power sources have
been removed. This would always be a wise precaution, despite the
severe mismatch between the impedance of an N type connector at
50ohm, and that of free space at 377 ohm, which would severely
compromise the efficient radiation of RF power. Radio frequency
burns could also be a hazard, if any RF power carrying components
were to be carelessly touched!
Antenna positions should be chosen to comply with requirements
(both local & statutory) regarding exposure of personnel to RF
Caution: RF Exposure radiation. When connected to an antenna, the unit is capable of
producing RF field strengths, which may exceed guideline safe
values especially if used with antennas having appreciable gain. In
this regard the use of directional antennas with backscreens and a
strict site rule that personnel must remain behind the screen while
the RF power is on, is strongly recommended.
Where the equipment is used near power lines or in association with
temporary masts not having lightning protection, the use of a safety
earth connected to the case-earthing bolt is strongly advised.

Before installing or replacing any of the equipment, the entire


manual should be read and understood.
The user needs to supply the appropriate AC or DC power to the
equipment. Incorrect power settings can cause damage to the
equipment and cause injury to the user.
Caution: Safety to Please be aware that the equipment may, during certain conditions
personnel. become very warm and can cause minor injuries if handled without
any protection, such as gloves
All servicing must be carried out by certified servicing engineers.

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When installing, replacing or using this product, observe all safety
precautions during handling and operation. Failure to comply with
the following general safety precautions and with specific
precautions described elsewhere in this manual violates the safety
standards of the design, manufacture, and intended use of this
Caution: Safety to product.
equipment Axell Wireless assumes no liability for the customer's failure to
comply with these precautions. This entire manual should be read
and understood before operating or maintaining the remote.
All servicing must be carried out by certified servicing engineers.
Observe electrostatic precautionary procedures.
ESD = Electrostatic Discharge Sensitive Device.
Semiconductor transmitters and receivers provide highly reliable
performance when operated in conformity with their intended design.
However, a semiconductor may be damaged by an electrostatic
discharge inadvertently imposed by careless handling.
Attention: Electrostatic Static electricity can be conducted to the semiconductor chip from
Sensitivity the centre pin of the RF input connector, and through the AC
connector pins. When unpacking and otherwise handling the remote,
follow ESD precautionary procedures including use of grounded
wrist straps, grounded workbench surfaces, and grounded floor
mats.
Equipment described in this manual are equipped with class 1
lasers, as per definition in EN 60825-1
Caution - Un-terminated optical receptacles may emit laser
radiation. Exercise caution as follows:
Do not stare into beam or view with optical instruments. Optical
transmitters in the fibre optic converter can send out high energy
invisible laser radiation. There is a risk for permanent damage to the
eye.
Always use protective cover on all cables and connectors which are
not connected.
Caution: Class 1 Laser
Never look directly into a fibre cable or a connector.
Consider that a fibre can carry transmission in both directions.
During handling of laser cables or connections, ensure that the
source is switched off.
Regard all open connectors with respect and direct them in a safe
direction and never towards a reflecting surface. Reflected laser
radiation should be regarded as equally hazardous as direct
radiation.

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Table of Contents
1 Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 1
1.1 Features ................................................................................................................................ 2
1.2 Architecture .......................................................................................................................... 3
1.3 OMU II Models and Ordering Information .......................................................................... 4
1.4 Point-of-Interface (POI) ........................................................................................................ 5
1.5 Supported Combinations of High-powered and Low-powered Units ............................. 5
1.5.1 OMU II Topology with 24 MBF-20 Remotes ............................................................. 6
1.5.2 OMU II Topology with Eight High-Power Remotes ................................................... 6
1.6 OMU II Front Panel Modules ............................................................................................... 7
1.6.1 WDM Fibre Optic Converter ...................................................................................... 7
1.6.2 Optic Splitter .............................................................................................................. 8
1.6.3 RF Splitter and RF Combiner Modules ..................................................................... 8
1.6.4 Control Module .......................................................................................................... 9
1.6.5 External Alarm and Battery Module........................................................................... 9
1.6.6 Modem Unit ............................................................................................................... 9
1.6.7 Rack Communication Board .................................................................................... 10
1.7 OMU Rear Panel Power and RF Interfaces ...................................................................... 11

2 Installation .................................................................................................................................. 12
2.1 Unpacking ........................................................................................................................... 12
2.2 Mounting in Rack ............................................................................................................... 12
2.3 Removing and Reassembling the Rear Panel ................................................................. 13
2.3.1 Removing the OMU II Rear Panel ........................................................................... 13
2.3.2 Re-Assembling the OMU II Rear cover ................................................................... 14
2.4 Grounding GND LUG ...................................................................................................... 15
2.5 Power Connections ............................................................................................................ 16
2.6 Power Up ............................................................................................................................. 17
2.7 RF Connections BTS and Modem Antenna .................................................................. 17
2.8 Fibre Optic Connections ................................................................................................... 18
2.9 External Alarm and Relay Connections ........................................................................... 20
2.10 Modem Connections .......................................................................................................... 20
2.10.1 GPRS Modem SIM Card Installation ....................................................................... 21
2.10.2 Wireless Modem Antenna Connections .................................................................. 21
2.10.3 PSTN Modem .......................................................................................................... 21
2.11 RF Splitter/Combiner Installation ..................................................................................... 21

3 OMU Commissioning Procedure .............................................................................................. 22


3.1 Initiate Local Web Session ................................................................................................ 22
3.1.1 Supported Browsers ................................................................................................ 22
3.1.2 Opening a Local Web Session to the OMU II ......................................................... 22
3.1.3 Opening a Local USB Session to the OMU II ......................................................... 25
3.1.4 Login to the OMU II ................................................................................................. 26
3.2 Navigating the Web Interface ............................................................................................ 27
3.2.1 Management Options Buttons ................................................................................. 27
3.2.2 Home Pane View ..................................................................................................... 28
3.2.3 Configuration Options .............................................................................................. 29
3.3 Commissioning Steps Overview ...................................................................................... 30
3.4 Configuring General Parameters ...................................................................................... 31
3.4.1 Site Information - OMU II Identification ................................................................... 31
3.4.2 Date & Time............................................................................................................. 32

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3.4.3 Configure External Alarms ...................................................................................... 32
3.4.4 IP Address ............................................................................................................... 33
3.5 Remote Communication Setup ......................................................................................... 34
3.5.1 TCP/IP and Ethernet ............................................................................................... 34
3.5.2 Modem Setup .......................................................................................................... 35
3.6 For Installations WITHOUT POI RF Signal Level Limitation ....................................... 37
3.6.1 Calculating the Downlink Path Attenuation ............................................................. 37
3.6.2 Setting the Attenuation ............................................................................................ 38
3.6.3 Noise Considerations .............................................................................................. 39
3.7 Optical Loss Adjustment (OLA) Per Link ........................................................................ 39
3.8 RF Balancing ...................................................................................................................... 41
3.8.1 Manual RF Balancing .............................................................................................. 41
3.8.2 Automatic Remote RF Balancing ............................................................................ 44

4 Setup and Commissioning of Remote Fibre-Fed Units ......................................................... 45


4.1 Overview ............................................................................................................................. 45
4.2 Connect to Remote ............................................................................................................ 45

5 Administration ............................................................................................................................ 47
5.1 User Accounts .................................................................................................................... 47
5.1.1 Default User Accounts ............................................................................................. 47
5.1.2 User Access Levels ................................................................................................. 47
5.1.3 Change Password ................................................................................................... 48
5.2 Reboot ................................................................................................................................. 48
5.3 Axell Shell (Command Line Interface) ............................................................................. 49
5.4 Attribute Reference ............................................................................................................ 50
5.5 System Monitoring ............................................................................................................. 51
5.5.1 Module Status Monitoring ........................................................................................ 51
5.5.2 Logs ......................................................................................................................... 53
5.5.3 SNMP Support......................................................................................................... 53

6 Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................... 56
6.1 Troubleshooting Remote Communication ...................................................................... 56
6.2 Module LEDs....................................................................................................................... 62
6.2.1 WDM Module LEDs ................................................................................................. 62
6.2.2 Control Module LEDs .............................................................................................. 62
6.2.3 GSM Modem Behaviour .......................................................................................... 63

7 OMU II Configurations ............................................................................................................... 65


7.1 OMU II and MBF-20 Remotes ............................................................................................ 66
7.1.1 Single Sector 24 MBF-20 Remotes with POI .......................................................... 66
7.1.2 Single Sector 24 MBF-20 Remotes with Internal Splitter / Combiner ..................... 68
7.1.3 Dual Sector 24 MBF-20 Remotes with Internal Splitter / Combiners ...................... 70
7.2 OMU I Replacement ........................................................................................................... 72
7.2.1 OMU I Replacement Single Sector, Six High Power Remotes ............................ 72
7.2.2 OMU II schematic for OMU I replacement to support 1 Sector x 6 FO ................ 73
7.3 Single Sector Eight High Power Remotes .................................................................... 74
7.3.1 Physical Configuration ............................................................................................. 74
7.3.2 Schematic ................................................................................................................ 75
7.4 Two-Sectors Eight High Power Remotes Split Evenly per Sector ............................. 76
7.4.1 Physical Configuration ............................................................................................. 76
7.4.2 Schematic ................................................................................................................ 77
7.5 Two-Sectors Eight High Power Remotes Split Unevenly Between Sectors ............. 78
7.5.1 Physical Configuration ............................................................................................. 78

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7.5.2 Schematic ................................................................................................................ 79
7.6 OMU II USA Solutions with External POI ...................................................................... 80
7.6.1 POI Single Sector 8 MBF-40 Remotes.................................................................. 80
7.6.2 OMU II USA POI Solutions ...................................................................................... 82
7.6.3 External POI for OMU II with 8 MBF-40 Remotes in a single sector ...................... 83

8 Maintenance ............................................................................................................................... 84
8.1 General ................................................................................................................................ 84
8.2 Preventive Maintenance .................................................................................................... 84
8.3 Product Disposal ................................................................................................................ 84

Appendix A - Specifications ............................................................................................................. 85

Appendix B Connections with Duplex Filter ................................................................................ 86

Appendix C - F/O Cleaning Procedure ............................................................................................ 87

Cleaning Procedure ........................................................................................................................... 88


Dry Cleaning ............................................................................................................................... 88
Wet Cleaning .............................................................................................................................. 90

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1 Introduction
Axell OMU II is a scalable, flexible and remotely manageable fibre-to-optic conversion
system designed to provide media conversion and single source management
capabilities for Axell high-power and low-power fibre-fed Remote units. OMU II is a
head-end system that acquires the RF signal(s) from an external source, such as base
station(s) or an off-air device, and converts the RF signal into light signals for routing
via optical fibres to remote Axell devices.
Depending on the model and the physical configuration, OMU II can support up to eight
sectors (where support for more than two sectors requires the use of Axells Point Of
Interface (POI) unit in conjunction with the OMU II).
OMU II can provide single source remote Web access commissioning and monitoring via
a range of remote modems or an Ethernet connection, where the hosted remote units
are be monitored and managed via an OMU II session.

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1.1 Features
Wideband frequency range support - supports Cellular 2G, 3G, 4G services up to
2700MHz and public safety services FM/VHF/UHF/LMR in one enclosure
Supported Remote units MBF-20 (low power), MBF-40 and BSF-3604 (high power)
Modular, scalable, highly customizable system
Flexible configuration to support up to 8 sectors via single chassis as well as MIMO
and SISO installations
Single enclosure to support high power (MBF-40/BSF-3604) and low power (MBF-20)
remote units:
o Up to 24 MBF-20 remote units connected to a single OMU II unit
o Up to 8 high-power remote units (MBF-40 or BSF) connected to a single
OMU II unit
o Various combinations of both high-power and low-power remote units as
detailed in section 1.5
WDM technology (Wavelength Division Multiplexing) single fibre connection to each
Remote unit
Automatic Optical Loss Adjustment system initiated pilot tones sent between the
OMU II and each of its remote units are used to automatically determine the fibre
loss and perform the necessary adjustment for each link
One or two (for redundancy) power-supplies (115-240V AC operation or DC 48V)
Management and control options:
o Hosted fibre-optic remote units are managed and controlled via the OMU II
(through fibre communication)
o Auto detect of connected Remote units
o Local setup via Ethernet (or via USB port)
o Ethernet or wireless modem connection (optional) for remote management
o A range of supported modems including: GSM, WCDMA, CDMA 1x, PSTN
o SNMP v1/v2c support

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1.2 Architecture
OMU II comprises of a chassis in which various modules are installed and whose rear
panel varies (model dependent) to support one RF sector, two RF sectors or up to eight
RF sectors (the latter requires the use of a POI unit).
OMU II main function is to perform the RF to optic conversion from the RF source and
route the optic signal over the optical fibres towards fibre-fed Axell remotes. Two main
types of remotes are supported: high-power and low-power. Each optic conversion
module provides power to a single high-power remote, where up to 8 optic conversion
modules are supported.
To support low-powered fibre-fed remotes, an optic splitter module is used to split the
optical signal from one converter into four, feeding four low-powered fibre-fed remote
units. Thus, various combinations of supported remote units can be achieved, within the
given limitations. The valid combination of both high-power and low-power remotes per
OMU II is detailed in section 1.5.
Below is a general example of an OMU II configuration fed by a single sector (BTS) and
a combination of high power (e.g. MBF-40, BSF-3604) and low power (MBF-20) remote
fibre-fed units.

Figure 1-1. Overview of OMU II Architecture

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The following figure illustrates one high-powered and four low-power remote
connections to the opto-board and optic splitter board.

Figure 1-2. Optic Converter Connections

1.3 OMU II Models and Ordering Information


OMU II is available in a range of models corresponding to remote products and customer
needs.

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1.4 Point-of-Interface (POI)


The POI unit is used with specific OMU II models whose rear panel is designed for
interface with the POI. This type of installation provides user customizable
configurations of up to eight sectors that can be routed to user selectable optical
conversion units.
The POI front panel provides the interfaces for up to eight RF sectors, whereas the rear
panel allows the user to associate each sector to any of the OMU II optical conversion
modules.

1.5 Supported Combinations of High-powered and


Low-powered Units
The following table demonstrates the available remote combination in a single OMU
system. Note that the extreme options are for only high-power remotes - up to eight are
supported; only low-power remotes - up to 24 are supported. In addition, the available
combinations of both types of units.

# of # of MBF-20
MBF-40 / BSF-3604
8 0

7 4
6 8
5 12
4 16
3 16

2 20
1 20
0 24
Figure 1-3. Remote Combination Table

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1.5.1 OMU II Topology with 24 MBF-20 Remotes
Illustrated below is an example of a configuration supporting up to 24 MBF-20 units.

Figure 1-4. Example of an OMU with the maximum supported number of MBF-20 Remotes

1.5.2 OMU II Topology with Eight High-Power Remotes


The following figure illustrates an installation with several sectors (up to eight) each
with a dedicated connection via the POI unit to the OMU II. The POI adjusts the power
level of each services to 10dBm and routes it to one or more (according to manual
configuration on the unit) optic converter units.

Figure 1-5. Example of an OMU and POI for multi-sector support

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1.6 OMU II Front Panel Modules


OMU II chassis is designed for a 19 rack. It houses a number of different modules
where the types of modules must be inserted in specific slots. For reference, the slots in
the image below are numbered from left to right. Each of the modules is described in
detail in the following sections.
The OMU II has 12 connector slots configured, where specific types of modules must be
inserted in the relevant slots.

Ext Alarm Rack


UL/DL Splitter and Battery Communication
F/O Splitters* Combiner* F/O Converters*
Modem Control

*Slots 1 to 12 (in any slot and any order)

Figure 1-6. Axell OMU Front Panel Interfaces

1.6.1 WDM Fibre Optic Converter


Caution!!! Un-terminated optical receptacles may emit laser radiation.
Do not stare into beam or view with optical instruments.

Caution: Class 1 Laser

Location: see Figure 1-6.


Provides WDM (single fibre) RF to optical signal conversion.
Interfaces via the fibre (SC/APC port) to one of the
PWR following:
One high-power fibre-fed remote or
ERR

UL
o
DATA
DL
DATA
o To an Optic Splitter module for feeding four low
OPTO
Rx power fibre-fed remotes.
OPTO
Tx
Six LED indicators: power status, error, (2) data
communication and (2) optic signals. See section 6.2.1 for
Optic port more details.

SC/APC

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1.6.2 Optic Splitter
Location: see Figure 1-6.
Splits an optic signal from the connected WDM fibre-optic
converter to four F/O signals used to feed four MBF-20 units

Towards four
MBF-20 remotes

To Fibre Optic
Converter port
IN/OUT

1.6.3 RF Splitter and RF Combiner Modules


Location: see Figure 1-6.
Each pair of modules supports interface to one RF service.
UL in DL out
Depending on whether the ports are shorted, the service(s) can
be connected from the front (or rear of the chassis).
Combine and distribute the RF signals between the OMUs RF
port and up to six Fibre Optic modules.
Allows for Front Panel connection to RF source (e.g BTS).
Contains attenuators used to set the master signal levels in
the downlink and uplink.
RF out RF in

Note: By default, the module ports are interconnected (UL In to RF out) to


allow RF connections at the rear of the unit. However, these may be
disconnected to allow RF connections at the front of the unit for tests or
troubleshooting.

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1.6.4 Control Module
Location: see Figure 1-6.
Modem Power

Modem Status
Provides control and management connections. These include
local Ethernet (and USB) management and Web management.
Status
Login

Control modules with a modem option (and SIM card slot) are
also available.
The module Manages and controls the OMU and transmits alarms
to the control centre.
....
LMT Port

.... Includes a Real Time Clock (RTC) with a dedicated backup


.
battery.
Status LEDS:
o Modem Status
Ethernet o Modem Power
o Status
o Login

1.6.5 External Alarm and Battery Module


Location: see Figure 1-6.
Supports connections for four dry-contact external alarms and
an alarm relay (output alarm).
PWR
ON/Off switch can switch On/Off rechargeable battery pack.
When on, allows the modem to transmit an alarm in case input
power loss is detected. Switch for ON/OFF.
LED - Power

Battery
Power
On
Off

1.6.6 Modem Unit


Location: see Figure 1-6.
Optional provides modem functionality if a modem is not
PWR available on the Control module. For example, PSTN modems
or wireless modems with a form factor that prevents it from
being integrated with the Control Module.
Modem antenna is connected via an SMA connector on the
rear panel.

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1.6.7 Rack Communication Board
Location: see Figure 1-6.
Provides two functions:
o Allows communication between the Optic Converters
PWR
and the Control Module.
ERR
UL
DATA LEDs indicate communication status between Control Module
and F/O converters
DL
DATA
Link OK
IN
OUT 1
OUT 2

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1.7 OMU Rear Panel Power and RF Interfaces


The OMU II rear-panel provides interface to the:
RF source connections
Power supply connections
Two main types of rear panels are available:
Models supporting either single-sector or dual-sector connections
Models supporting up to eight service connections via POI interface
The rear panel consists of a removable plate that supports the following interfaces:
RF connections
Modem antenna (in models that support a modem)
Opening for routing the power and ground cables.

NOTE: In order to connect the ground and power cables to the OMU II, it is required to remove the
rear cover and to disconnect the modem antenna SMA connector.

The rear panel may vary according to the number of supported sectors. The following
figure illustrates the rear panel supplied for dual-sectors with simplex RF connections.

Modem Removable Sector 2 Sector 1


Antenna port rear panel RF connections RF connections

Routed Routed
GND cable PWR cable

Figure 1-7. Example of OMU II Rear Panel Interfaces Dual Sector Simplex Connections

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2 Installation
To get the system up and running, the following steps are required:
1. Unpack the equipment and verify all ordered items have been delivered and in
operational condition (see 2.1).
2. Mount the OMU in a 19 rack (see 2.2).
3. Remove the rear panel (see 2.3.1).
4. Ground the unit (2.4)
5. Connect rear panel power cables (see 2.5) DO NOT POWER ON YET!!!
6. Reassemble the rear panel. (see 2.3.2).
7. Connect the service RF connections and (if relevant) modem antenna at the back
panel (see 2.7)
8. Power-on the OMU II by switching the circuit-breaker ON.
9. Connect all F/O connections (2.8)
10. For GPRS modem communication, insert SIM card in Control module (see 2.10.1)
11. Perform system setup and commissioning using the Web-GUI (see Chapter 3).

2.1 Unpacking
Inspect the shipped material before unpacking the equipment, document any visual
damage and report according to routines. A delivery of an OMU from Axell Wireless
contains:
Checklist with delivered items
OMU II Chassis with modules according to order

2.2 Mounting in Rack


The OMU is designed to be mounted in a 19 rack. Follow the standard procedure on
mounting equipment in a 19 rack.

NOTE: A fibre guide unit can be mounted above the OMU to support the fibres as they are run from
the front of the OMU to the back side of the rack..

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2.3 Removing and Reassembling the Rear Panel


As part of the installation process, it is required to remove and reassemble the OMU II
rear-panel in order to connect the ground and power cables.

NOTE: For OMU II units supporting a modem, the modem antenna SMA connection is located on the
rear panel and it must be removed as part of the rear-panel disassembly procedure.

2.3.1 Removing the OMU II Rear Panel


To remove the rear panel
1. Unscrew the 8x screws and set them aside while still SUPPORTING the rear cover
near the unit (since the modem antenna cable is connected internally to the rear
panel).
2. Still supporting the rear cover, remove the SMA modem antenna connector. Make
sure to remove the internal SMA bolt and washer.
3. The cover will now be free. Set it aside.
1. Remove SMA connector (where
relevant) including internal bolt 2. Remove x8 screws.
and washer.

Figure 2-1. Remove 8x Screws and (where relevant) SMA Modem Antenna Connector

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2.3.2 Re-Assembling the OMU II Rear cover
After the GND and PWR connections have been made, the rear-panel is reassembled.

ATTENTION!!! DO NOT POWER ON SYSTEM (SET CIRCUIT BREAKER TO ON) UNTIL


THE RF CABLES ARE CONNECTED.

To re-assemble the rear panel


1. For units with a modem:
Supporting the rear panel adjacent to the unit, re-connect the modem antenna cable
to the SMA connector. (Use the washer and bolt).
2. Fit the rear-panel on the unit as shown below:
o Fit the coax service connectors through the appropriate openings.
o Route the PWR and GND cables through the openings as shown.
3. Secure the cover using the 8x screws you have set aside.
Reconnect SMA connector
(where relevant) including
Secure using x8 screws.
internal bolt and washer.

Route GND and


PWR cables

Figure 2-2.Re-assemble Rear Panel

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2.4 Grounding GND LUG


Note the following:
Ensure that good grounding protection measures are taken to create a reliable OMU
site. Make sure to use adequately dimensioned grounding cables.
The antenna cabling should be connected to ground every 10m by a reliable
grounding kit.
Make sure the grounding product used is suitable for the kind and size of cable being
used.
Connect the OMU ground bolt to the same ground.

To ground the OMU II


1. Remove the rear panel cover (section
2.3).
2. Attach the GND lug to the screw
securing the bracket.

3. Route the GND cable (along with


the power cable after it is connected)
through the bracket.

NOTE: The rear cover is reassembled after


the power connections are completed. Figure 2-3.Route GNDCable

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2.5 Power Connections

ATTENTION!!! DO NOT POWER ON SYSTEM (SET CIRCUIT BREAKER TO ON) UNTIL


THE RF CABLES ARE CONNECTED.

The OMU power supplies are located at the rear, behind the rear cover. Your model may
support either one or two power supplies.
Power Connect to
Supplies power cables

Figure 2-4.Connect Power Cables

Connecting the Power Cables


1. Remove the rear panel (section 2.3.1)
2. Connect the supplied power cable(s) to one or both power supplies - according to
your physical configuration.
3. Route the cables as shown below

Route power cables

Figure 2-5.Route Power Cable

4. Replace the rear panel (section 2.3.2).

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2.6 Power Up
Note: If two power supplies are installed, connect them both.

1. Connect power cables to the power source to switch on the OMU.

CAUTION! Make sure the RF cables or 50 ohm terminations


are connected to the OMU RF port connectors before the OMU PWR
is switched on.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7

2. Switch the battery ON. The battery charges


8
9
10

continuously and remains available until needed. If it is 11


12
13

switched off it is not in any way operational. 14


15 Battery on/off
Battery
Power
On
Off

2.7 RF Connections BTS and Modem Antenna


Note the following:
The connector for the uplink and the downlink connector are N-type and placed on
the OMU rear panel.
The OMU is connected to the BTS (or the remote) via a directional coupler
(illustrated below). The coupler is connected in series with the BTS antenna.

NOTE: For dual-sector rear panels, the same rule applies to the second set of RF connections.

To connect the RF connections


Connect the BTS connections one or two sectors according to your physical
installation.
If relevant connect the modem antenna

BTS signal source


(e.g. -40 dBm)

Duplexer Directional
10dBm Coupler

Antenna

Figure 2-6. Example of Single Sector RF Connection Directly to the BTS

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2.8 Fibre Optic Connections


This product is equipped with Class 1 lasers, as per definition in EN 60825-1.

Un-terminated optical receptacles may emit laser radiation.


CAUTION: Do not stare into beam or view with optical instruments.
Class 1 Laser
Angled connectors, APC, need to be used throughout the
whole link between the OMU and the remotes. The angle
needs to be 8 degrees.
APC connectors are coloured Green. Non APC connectors are
Blue and unsuitable for use. Do not mate APC and Non-APC
connectors!
All Optical connectors must be carefully cleaned prior to
mating. A dirty connector, once inserted, will contaminate
ATTEENTION! the Fibre Optic connector inside the module which will then
become unserviceable until it too is cleaned. Fibre Optic
modules cannot be dismantled for cleaning in the field.
Cleaning of dirty fibre optic connectors is not covered by
Warranty.
Fibre optic cleaning methods are detailed in Appendix C -
F/O Cleaning Procedure.

Note the following:


The fibre connectors on the Fibre Optic Converters are SC/APC type.
The fibre cables may be connected towards the remote units either directly or via an
optical distribution panel.
Connect the optic fibres according to standard angle and cleaning requirements.

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Connecting the F/O Cables
1. If connecting towards a high-powered remote (e.g. MBF-40, NBF 3604), connect it
directly to an Opto-module.
2. If connecting towards a low-power remote (e.g. MBF-20):
o Connect the Optic Module port to the BOTTOM port on the Optic
Splitter module.
o Connect the low power remote towards the optic Splitter/Combiner.

To four MBF-20
remotes

To one high-power
remote

Interconnect for MBF-20


connections to Optic Splitter

Figure 2-7. F/O Connections

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2.9 External Alarm and Relay Connections


Four external alarm sources can be connected to the External Alarm and Battery Module
via the patch panels as follows:
Sources must generate a voltage between 12 and 24VDC (the presence or absence
of this voltage will trigger the alarm depending on how the alarm thresholds have
been configured).
Can supply +15V to an external alarm sources with a maximum allowed load of
100mA.
Maximum current through the relay is 100mA - can be configured to trigger on any
number of internal and/or external alarms.
The panels can be used for wires of up to 0.5mm2. To connect a wire, press the yellow
lever with a pen or other pointed item, insert the wire and release the lever.

1 GND
2 GND
PWR External alarm 1A
3
4 External alarm 1B
1
5 External alarm 2A
2
3 6 External alarm 2B
4
5
6 7 Relay Output 1A
7 8 Relay Output 1B
8
9 9 +15VDC Output
10
11
10 GND
12 11 GND
13
14
15 12 External alarm 3A
Battery 13 External alarm 3B
Power 14 External alarm 4A
15 External alarm 4B
On
Off

Figure 2-8. External Alarm and Battery Module with pin out for external alarms and relay

2.10 Modem Connections


Note the following:
The modem may be installed as an integrated part of the Control module or as an
independent module. Both configurations require modem antenna installation.
GPRS modems require the installation of a SIM card.
Two types of modems are available Wireless (GPRS, CDMA etc.) or PSTN.

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2.10.1 GPRS Modem SIM Card Installation
Insert the SIM card in the Control module SIM slot.
Modem Power

Modem Status
Status
Login

....
LMT Port

....
.

Ethernet

2.10.2 Wireless Modem Antenna Connections


The Modem ANT module supports an external antenna connection via SMA connector on
the rear panel (section 2.7).
Insert this module at the rightmost slot in the OMU.

2.10.3 PSTN Modem


If the OMU is equipped with a PSTN modem the connector is placed in the Modem Unit.
The connector is RJ11. Connect the modem module to a landline outlet (using an RJ11
cable).

2.11 RF Splitter/Combiner Installation


NOTE: Splitter/Combiners are used with OMU II models supporting either one or two sectors. OMU II
models supporting up to eight sectors are used in conjunction with POI (Splitters/Combiners are not
installed in these models). See Chapter 7 OMU II Configurations for examples.

Each Splitter/Combiner pair supports:


One sector (i.e. two pairs of Splitter/Combiner units are installed for two sectors).
A maximum of six WDM Optical Conversion units (two pairs of Splitters/Combiners
are required in configurations supporting eight WDM Optical Conversion Units)

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3 OMU Commissioning
Procedure
To commission the OMU II, connect to the unit locally and perform a few basic
configuration procedures according to the instructions in this section.

3.1 Initiate Local Web Session


NOTE: OMU II is supplied with default IP address 192.168.1.253 and netmask 255.255.255.0.

You can open a local Web session to the OMU II using one of the following methods:
A local Ethernet connection to the OMU II using an Ethernet cross-cable requires
configuring your computer to run in the same subnet as the default OMU II IP
address.
A USB connection using the supplied USB cable requires loading the USB driver
from the supplied Setup disk.

3.1.1 Supported Browsers

Notes: Java Script must be enabled in order for the Web-GUI to work.

Browser Requirements:
o Mozilla Firefox 3 or later
o Google Chrome 11 or later
o Apple Safari 5 or later
o Opera 10 or later
o Internet Explorer 9 or later (Explorer 8 is not compatible the Web GUI
may not be accessed properly using Explorer 8)

3.1.2 Opening a Local Web Session to the OMU II


3.1.2.1 Connect the OMU II to computer
Interconnect the computer and the OMU II front panel Ethernet ports with the supplied
cable as shown below.

Ethernet cross-cable

Figure 9. Local Ethernet Connection

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3.1.2.2 Configure the Computer Network Parameters
Configure the computer network parameters to communicate with the OMU II. Note that
the procedure may vary slightly depending on the operating system installed on your
computer. The following procedure is for Windows 7.

To configure the computers network parameters:


1. Click the Start menu and choose Control Panel.
2. In the Control Panel, click Network and Internet.
3. Click Network and Sharing Centre and then click Local Area Connection.
The Local Area Connections Status dialog appears with the General tab displayed
by default.

Figure 10. Local PC Network Information

4. Click the Properties button. The Networking tab appears.

Figure 11. Local PC Network Information 2

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5. In the Items list, double-click the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP*IPv4) item.
6. The Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties dialog appears.

Note: The OMU II is factory set with the default IP address 192.168.1.253.
7. Assign your computer an IP address in the same subnet, in order to communicate
with the unit.
o In the IP address area:
o Enter the IP address 192.168.1.x, where x can be any number between 2
and 250 inclusive. For example, (192.168.1.9)
o Define the subnet mask as shown (255.255.255.0)

Figure 12. PC IP Configuration

o Click OK. The computer communication parameters are now defined and
you can open a session to the OMII.

3.1.2.3 Opening a Session to the ML


1. Enter the OMU II default IP address in the Web browser.

2. The OMU II login dialog will appear.


3. Login according to section 3.1.4

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3.1.3 Opening a Local USB Session to the OMU II

NOTE: This procedure requires downloading the USB driver from the provided disk or preloading it to
your computer from the network.

For first time connection to the OMU II USB port and any of your computers USB
ports:
1. Connect to OMU USB port on any of your computers USB ports. If this is a first time
connection, your computer will require the appropriate driver to be installed.
2. If you are connected to the internet - a standard driver will be downloaded
automatically.
3. If you are not connected to the internet:
o Insert you setup disk in the drive.
o Guide the system to the driver Axell Controller USB driver.inf driver on
the disk.

USB

4. Open the web browser and type "axell-ne" in the address bar.

5. Login according to section 3.1.4

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3.1.4 Login to the OMU II
1. After connecting to the OMU II (either via Web or USB), the Axell login dialog
appears.

Figure 3-13. Login Screen


2. Use the following username and password to login:
o Username: axell
o Password: AxellPasswd

NOTE: It is highly recommended to change the default password according to section 5.1.3

The Web GUI Main Window appears.


3. Review the Web GUI Main window description and perform the required configuration
procedures according to the following sections.

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3.2 Navigating the Web Interface


The Web GUI window provides access to the management options of the OMU and each
of its connected remotes. Several tabs (and sub-tabs) are available: Home, Nodes,
Logs, etc., where the Home tab (illustrated below), is displayed by default.

Remote Optical Loss and Management


Home pane options buttons
options RF Adjust options

Figure 3-14. Basic View

3.2.1 Management Options Buttons


The following table briefly describes the main functions of each tab:

Tab Description
Provides a general status and alarm information for OMU II system and its
corresponding Remote Nodes (Remotes). Switching to Advanced View will
toggle a more detailed view of each Opto-module's status. Section 3.2.2.
Lists the remote nodes connected to a selected OMU. Provides access to
the configuration options of each remote. Section 4.2.

List of recent operations. Section 5.5.2

Provides a range of OMU II configuration procedures such as communication, RF,


Date and Time, Password, etc. Section 3.2.3

Logout of the system.

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3.2.2 Home Pane View
The Home tab is used for general monitoring of the OMUII status and can be displayed
in several views:
Collapsed minimized the panes in the home view
Basic main status displays for a basic view
Advanced provides more status information. Usually used for troubleshooting if
faults are displayed in basic view.
In addition, the OLA Optical Loss Adjustment provides access to the optical loss
adjustment operation for all connected Remote links
Remote Optical Loss and Management options
Viewing options Remote RF Adjust options buttons

General

Ext.
Alarms

Remote
Modules

Figure 3-15. Basic View


The pane is divided into four basic areas:
Controller shows general information on the OMU II device such as identification
and temperature level
External Alarms shows status of external alarms and the defined names
Rack 1 to 4 area displayed per rack (can be minimized). It includes two sub-area:
o Point of Interface shows status of input signal and used to provide
attenuation options. For more information on RF configuration, refer to
section 3.6.
o Fibre Optics Modules shows status on all Remote links and displays
Remotes (according to index number) connected to the nodes. See section
4.2 for more information.

NOTE: If one of the system nodes reports an alarm, the Rack to which it is attached to, automatically
expands to show the alarm status (blinking red LED) assisting troubleshooting.

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3.2.3 Configuration Options
The configuration pane provides access to the OMU II configuration options.

To access the configuration pane


In the Main window, click on the Config menu option. The following pane appears.

Option Description
Site Configure and display OMU II identification information. See section
Information 3.4.1
External Used to activate and assign names to external alarms. See section
Alarms 3.4.3
Change Used to update system login password for the logged-in user. See
password section 5.1.3
Used to configure the time stamp for dating OMU II events. See
Date and Time
section 3.4.2.
Ethernet Used to define the IP Address for remote access via Ethernet.
Remote Used to configure remote communication (modem and Ethernet)
Communication and SNMP parameters. See section 3.5
Axell Shell Command line used to communicate with the remote units. List of
commands is found under Help. See section 5.3
Attribute Lists and describes available Axell Shell commands, detailed and
Reference explained. Section 5.4
Reboot Soft restarts the OMU II device. See section 5.2
controller
SNMP Agent SNMP Agent configuration. See section 5.5.3

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3.3 Commissioning Steps Overview


This section describes how to perform the basic setup procedures.

NOTE: Remotes running Common Firmware ver. 2.0.0 are automatically detected. Remotes running
Common Firmware ver. 1.x are automatically added but cannot be commissioned through the OMU
II. Use the RMC or Terminal like view to commission these types of remotes (including Axell Shell).

Setup the OMU II as follows:


1. Configuring general parameters. This includes:
o Assign a name TAG section 3.4.1
o Set Date & Time section 3.4.2
o If relevant, configure External Alarms and Relay section 3.4.3
2. Setup remote connection parameters (Ethernet, modem, etc.). See section 3.5
3. Set UL/DL Attenuation. Section 3.6.
4. Verify all expected remote units are detected.
5. Perform OLA (Optical Loss Adjustment) for the connected fibre-fed remotes. See
section 3.7.

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3.4 Configuring General Parameters


3.4.1 Site Information - OMU II Identification

It is recommended to assign each OMU II a recognizable name that will identify


the location, site name, etc. The Site Information button provides access to OMU II
hardware and software version information.

To set OMU II TAG


1. In the Home window, click the edit button next to Tag.

Lock name

Edit Tag

Figure 3-16. Set OMU TAG Name

2. Enter the Name (up to 30 characters), click OK and click Apply.

To view OMU II Site Information


Click the Config button and click on the Site Information icon. Two areas are
displayed:
Control Module provides hardware and software version information.
Site Information provides OMU II identification information.

Figure 3-17. OMU Site Information

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3.4.2 Date & Time

Be sure to set the correct date and time in order to accurately timestamp all
events occurring on the OMU II.

To set the Date & Time:


1. Click the Config button.
2. Click on Date & Time.
3. Do one of the following:
o Either, enter the correct date and time according to the displayed formats.
o Or, click on Local Time to set the time according to the PC running the
Web-GUI.
4. Click Apply.

Set to local time

3.4.3 Configure External Alarms

It is required to configure any connected external alarms according to the trigger


(high or low) and it is recommended to assign the alarms recognizable names (such as
Door Open, High Temperature, etc.)

To configure the external alarms


1. In the Main menu, click the Config button.
2. Click on External Alarms.
3. For each alarm:
o Set the Trigger as High or Low as required.
o Assign the alarm a recognizable description
4. Click Apply.
Set Set Alarm
High/Low Description

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3.4.4 IP Address

This procedure describes how to set up the IP address either manually or


configure for acquisition via DHCP.

To configure the IP address


1. In the Main menu, click the Config button.
2. Click on Ethernet.
3. For manual IP address configuration:
o Select Manually Configure IP Address.
o Set the IP, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway and DNS addresses.
o Click Apply.
4. For DHCP IP address configuration:
o Select Automatically Obtain IP Address (DHCP).
o No other settings are required.
o Click Apply.
The Manual configuration settings are illustrated below.

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3.5 Remote Communication Setup

This section describes the Ethernet and modem setup. The SNMP setup option
also available in this dialog is described in section 5.5.3. SNMP .
Select an option (ETH TCP, Modem or SNMP) and configure. Then select the next
relevant option.

NOTE: The configuration of each option is saved and active. It is not relevant which option is
currently selected (ETH TCP, Modem or SNMP).

3.5.1 TCP/IP and Ethernet


TCP/IP communication is run over a companys network. Therefore, each company needs to define
the details regarding the configuration, IP addresses, etc.

TCP/IP Communication Setup


1. Click on the Config button.
2. From Device:Method select ETH:TCP (Ethernet:TCP/IP).
3. Click Apply.

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3.5.2 Modem Setup

NOTE: This section is relevant only if a modem is installed in the OMU II system. If connecting
directly via Ethernet, see section 3.5.

The OMU II can operate over two types of modem: Packet Switched (GPRS, GSM etc.)
or Circuit Switched (PSTN/GSM). The available options depend on the modem type
installed in your OMU II system.

Modem Setup Overview


1. Insert the SIM card in the Control module SIM slot (if using a wireless modem).
2. Click the Config button and then choose Modem from the displayed icons. The
following dialog appears.

3. Verify that Remote Communication is ON.


4. Select the Device:Method communication method. Only the options relevant to
your installed modem will be displayed. (STD:DTC = Standard AT:Data Call,
ETH:TCP = Ethernet:TCP connection)
5. Configure your communication method according to the relevant following section.

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3.5.2.1 Packet Switched Modem Configuration (GSM/GPRS)

NOTE: In case network attach is not done properly (using GPRS), it is necessary to telnet, SSH or
serial into the controller and enter TRACE MODEM to see why modem is not initialized (wrong /
missing PIN, wrong APN etc).

From the Remote communication menu, select TRM-3 GPRS.


In the GRPS area, enter the following:
o Access Point Name customers Access Point name.
o Click Apply.

3.5.2.2 Circuit Switched Modem (PSTN/GSM)


Using a circuit switched modem requires a landline connection be present at the site (for
PSTN) or a SIM card supporting this feature (for wireless).

Communication Setup
1. From Device:Method select STD:DTC (Stadnard AT:DataCall).
2. In the modem initialization string type: AT+CBST=7,0,1.
3. Click Apply.

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Verify Circuit Switched Modem Functionality
1. Use the ACT RCD command via the Axell Shell or via Terminal to launch a modem
restart (if logged in, restart will be performed on the first logout).
2. Dial the modem number (if PSTN) or the data number (if SIM card).
3. Verify modem LEDs are lit correctly (see 6.2).
4. Use any ACT command using the RMC or other Terminal to test connectivity and
responsiveness.

3.5.2.3 SIM-card Using Single Numbering Scheme


If using SNS (Single Numbering Scheme), calls to the modem within the network are
automatically classified as DATA. However, if calling from outside the network, you
must first verify how its interfaces handle the VOICE vs. DATA bearing.
This cannot be solved at remote level. The external network administrator must provide
the above information.

3.6 For Installations WITHOUT POI RF Signal


Level Limitation
NOTE: This section is relevant ONLY for installations WITHOUT POI (i.e. with RF Splitter/Combiner
modules). For installations with POI, verify the correct input voltage to the POI.

The OMU has a master attenuation that can be set in downlink (DL) and uplink (UL)
separately. This attenuation is useful for balancing the whole system.

Note the following:


Usually, only the DL attenuation is calculated and set.
The UL attenuation is then set equal to the DL and only adjusted to compensate for
any noise.
To estimate the signal levels in the system, a link budget should be prepared before the
system is made operational. This section provides background on calculating the
required attenuation values along the link and describes how to set the attenuation
value in the management application.

3.6.1 Calculating the Downlink Path Attenuation


The following diagram illustrates the attenuation levels for a simplex RF connection.

Note the following:


Maximum input from BTS to OMU II = 23dBm (max)
Recommended composite power level to the Optical conversion modules -3dBm
(however, the module can support up to 10dBm)
Without attenuation (attenuator set to 0), the DL loss = -14dB
Any additional required attenuation (up to -21dB) is implemented via the Variable
Attenuator, where the goal is to acquire -3dBm at the Opto conversion unit (i.e.
11dBm after attenuation)
Therefore, measured value shown in GUI should be 11dBm but not more than
14dBm.

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Examples:
RF Input = 11dBm, no additional attenuation is needed (11dBm 14dB = -3dBm)
RF Input = 20dBm, an attenuation of 9dB is needed. Set the attenuation according to
section 3.6.2

Note: As the composite power in a multicarrier TETRA / TDMA / W-CDMA / LTE system is traffic
dependent, the maximum laser input power must be calculated for the traffic scenario that will require
highest composite power.

Basic Explanation of Attenuation Levels for BS with


SEPARATE Tx and Rx ports

Measured Power
(11 to 14dBm) Total attenuation = 44dB
OMU Recommended power = -3dBm
TX up to
R - 21 dB -14 dB
X Loss in
Variable Splitter fiber cable
-30 dB Attenuator e Fibre-Fed
BTS Output o Remote
BTS Combiner
BTS Input -30 dB
10 Km
up to
Directional -14 dB
- 21 dB
Couplers
(x2)

3.6.2 Setting the Attenuation


To set the attenuation
1. Click on the Home button.
2. Set the DL attenuation for each required OMU Rack according to the calculation in
section 3.6.1.
3. Set the UL attenuation equal to the DL attenuation. If there is noise, adjust only
the UL to reduce noise (section 3.6.3).

Set UL
Attenuation equal
to DL

Set DL
Attenuation

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3.6.3 Noise Considerations
To reduce the noise degradation of the base station, it is recommended to reduce remote uplink gain
only. The remote cells will in this case not be perfectly balanced, i.e. downlink can take higher path
loss than uplink. In typical systems where you want to cover e.g. a road tunnel by tapping off a BTS
nearby this small imbalance is less of a problem.

3.7 Optical Loss Adjustment (OLA) Per Link


NOTE: The OLA should be performed at each system setup. It is also recommended to run this
procedure each time a change in the optical equipment is performed.

Each fibre optic link in the system will induce a loss. This loss will also differ in
magnitude from one link to another since the distances between each remote and the
OMU is different. The OMU II and its hosted remote units automatically calculate this
loss and compensate for it on each link.
This is accomplished through measurements of pilot tones of known levels sent between
links and automatic level adjustments to compensate for any calculated losses.
The adjustment is made towards a target value which means that the system will be
balanced, i.e. all fibres will appear to have the same loss. The maximum compensation
is 10dB which equals an unbroken fibre distance of 20 km. For each connection in the
link (for instance at the ODF) approximately 0.5 dB of loss will have to be added.

NOTE: For MBF-40 remotes, the maximum compensation is increased to 26dB to support shorter
fibre optic distances.

To initiate Optical Loss Adjustment


1. Click on the Home button and then the Opto Adjust button.

The following pane appears:

Select nodes
for UL/DL
Adjustment
Rack#:Opto-
Module

F-DAS
Remotes via
Optic Splitter

Figure 3-18. Configure and Initiate Optical Loss Adjustment

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Column Description
Pos Each Rack corresponds to an OMU unit whereas each Slot
corresponds to an Opto-Module. Slots are numbered
according to their position in the OMU Chassis (numbered
left to right).
Select All Batch selection options:
- mark all remotes for UL opto-adjustment.
- mark all remotes for DL opto-adjustment.
- mark all remotes for DL and UL adjustment.
Node Node list number and identification (e.g. AHFK)
Status Displays an Error if process failed. If successful the pilot tone
used and the adjustment level will be displayed.
Resulting Compensation level used for the opto-module (in dB).
Attenuation

2. Mark the check-boxes corresponding to the remotes (each connected to the


designated Opto-module/Opto-Splitter) to which to perform the adjustment.
3. OLA (DL/UL) may be performed on each node individually (or a batch) or on all
nodes at once by marking the checkbox next to the desired corresponding Opto-
module and clicking Adjust.
To easily mark all checkboxes mark the checkbox named OLA.

NOTE: The process may take several minutes depending on the size of the system and remote
distance.

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3.8 RF Balancing
The RF Balancing procedure can be performed manually (the automatic option specified
in section 3.8.2 will be available in the future) via the OMU II web interface.

3.8.1 Manual RF Balancing


The manual balancing procedure consists of the following steps:
Verifying a DL RF output level of 23dBm by setting the required DL attenuation of
the signal.
Setting the UL attenuation according to the DL.
In case of noise, adjusting the UL attenuation to reduce noise

To balance the remote UL and DL outputs


1. Access the remote Configuration window:
o Click on the Nodes button. The below pane appears
o Click Control next to the node to be balanced.

2. The resulting pane can be displayed in two views:


o Basic default view (Basic button)
o Advanced provides more information (Advanced button)
The dialog below shows an example of the Basic (default) view.

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Views

General

Band
information

UL setting

DL setting

Figure 3-19: Example of MBF 20 Quad Band Configuration window

3. The General area provides basic identification and status information and enables
assigning an identifiable name:
o Received level opto signal level at the MBF-20 (from the optic fibre)

o Tag identifiable name currently assigned to the unit. Click the icon
to change the name.
o Model unit type, frequencies
o ID unique serial number associated with this unit (automatically
assigned by AEM)
o Opto Loss Compensation compensation allocated on the UL during the
Optical Adjustment procedure

4. In the Downlink:
o Verify the Amplifier for each band is ON.
o Set Attenuation to maximum value (15dB).
o Lower the Attenuation level step by step until the desired Output power
level is reached. In this example +23 dBm. (Zero attenuation = maximum
gain).

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o Verify the Amplifier Saturation is GREEN.

5. In the Uplink:
o Verify the Amplifier for each band is ON.
o Set Attenuation equal to the value set in the DL (above).
o Verify the Amplifier Saturation is GREEN.

NOTE: If noise is detected on the link, reduce only the Uplink for optimal signal.

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3.8.2 Automatic Remote RF Balancing

NOTE: This feature will be available in future release.

To access the Automatic RF Adjustment pane


1. Access the OMU II Home window and click on RF Adjustment.

Figure 3-20: OMU II Main window

2. The following pane appears.

MBF-20 remote
with selected
bands to adjust

3. Select the bands of each remote to be adjusted (e.g. 1900MHz band on Node #3)
4. Adjust the following for each band:
o Nominal Level (dBm)
o Uplink Delta (dB)
5. Click Adjust. The procedure may take several minutes depending on the number of
units selected.

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4 Setup and Commissioning of


Remote Fibre-Fed Units
This chapter describes how to setup and commission the remote fiber-unit from the
OMU II side.

4.1 Overview
Remote Setup Overview
1. It is assumed that the remote unit is already installed.
2. Verify RF signals at OMU (DL and UL).
3. Perform OLA on each link section 3.7.
4. Setup RF configuration on the remote

4.2 Connect to Remote


Connection to the remote requires connecting to the OMU, via RMC or via the Web-GUI.
. For initial Web-GUI connection procedure see section 3.1.
1. Click on the Nodes button.
2. Click on Control next to the remote you wish to configure.

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An example of a fibre-fed remote configuration screen is given below. Refer to the
corresponding remote unit User Manual for detailed instructions on the configuration
procedure.

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5 Administration
5.1 User Accounts
The OMU II comes pre-configured with default usernames and passwords in the various
administration levels.
At the moment, updating user accounts is available only via Command Line Interface
(CLI) or Axell Shell. See the Common Commands and Attributes v2.0.0 document for
detailed commands and syntax or click on the Help button at the top right of the Web-
GUI screen.

5.1.1 Default User Accounts


User Name Default Password Details
axell AxellPasswd Default user name.
omcuname iwnkhoob Axell Element Manager user account.
This account will not generate VLI, LGO or CLR
alarms.
sysadmin AxellAdmin4050 This is the system administration password which
is used for firmware upgrades and user
administration. Escalation to this level is achieved
by issuing command SYSADMIN from the user
prompt.
useradmin UseradminPwd23 This account contains user administration
privileges. Escalation to this level is achieved by
issuing command USERADMIN from the user
prompt.

Note: It is strongly recommended to change the default user names and passwords immediately at
commissioning. This is done by using the command ACT PASSWORD. Please refer to the User
Administration section in Common Commands and Attributes document for detailed syntax, or view
the Attribute Reference in section 5.4.

5.1.2 User Access Levels


In this generation of the system, standard users can be promoted to login via the Web
Interface, inheriting the Read-Write or Read-Only access to this interface.
There are five different access levels:
Access Level Default User Levels
Read-Only axell, omcuname, useradmin, sysadmin
Read-Write axell, omcuname, useradmin, sysadmin
Web axell
User Administrator omcuname, useradmin, sysadmin
System Administrator omcuname, sysadmin

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Note: New users added to the system have read-only access.

Users may be promoted to read-write and/or web access using the ACT
USERPROMOTE command. See Common Commands and Attributes document for
details on promoting users, or view the Attribute Reference in section 5.4.

Note: Users omcuname, sysadmin and useradmin cannot be promoted to Web Access due to
security reasons.

5.1.3 Change Password


To prevent unauthorized access, it is highly recommended to change the default
password of the user.

NOTE: Note that you can only change the password for the User Name with which the session was
accessed.

To change the Password


1. In the Main menu, click the Config button.
2. Click on Change Password.
3. For the current User Name (e.g. axell):
o Enter the New password.
o Repeat the entry.
4. Click Apply.

5.2 Reboot
Caution! Use this function in Emergency Cases ONLY!

To reboot the Control Module:


1. Click on the Config tab.
2. Click on the Reboot icon.
3. Approve the Reboot sequence.

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5.3 Axell Shell (Command Line Interface)

To access the Axell Shell:


1. Click on the Config button.
2. Select the Axell Shell option.

The Axell Shell button invokes the CLI pane. It is used to run some of the commands
that are currently not provided by the Web GUI (user privileges and administration)
and/or for advanced troubleshooting and configurations procedures.
All configuration and management procedures can be implemented using this interface.
Please refer to the Attribute Reference section (by clicking the Cofing button on the top
right and selecting Attribute Reference see ) for detailed syntax and available
commands. Additional information may be found in the OMU Commands and Attributes
document.

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5.4 Attribute Reference

To access the Attribute Reference


1. Click on the Config button.
2. Select the Attribute Reference option.

The Attribute Reference lists all available CLI commands and includes details and
examples on how to use the commands. Additional information may be found in the
OMU Commands and Attributes document.

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5.5 System Monitoring


5.5.1 Module Status Monitoring
Module status is shown under the Home windows once logged in. To view all monitor
details click on the Advanced mode view on the top of the screen.
Green LED indicators show that the specific function is working properly. An alarm is
displayed as a red blinking LED.

Module Status Monitors


Module Details
o Displays Opto-module and Node alarm status:
o Opto Module:
o Overall Status if any one of the following
indicators reports an error, the overall status
reports an error as well.
o Comm. Communication error with remote.
o Firmware Firmware related error.
o Temperature in Celcius.
o Rx Opto Error with outgoing optical signal.
o Rx Opto(dBm) shows power.
o Tx Opto Error with incoming optical signal.
o Pilot Synth pilot signal OK (used in OLA
procedures)
o Nodes:
o Status General node alarm status.
o Comm. Communication error with remote.
o Node Numbers remote index numbers which
are connected to the corresponding Opto
module.

Rack Status Monitors


Comm Firm Temp Voltages Power Supplies Battery Overall Status

o Displays Rack (OMU) alarm status:


o Comm. Communication error with remote.
o Firmware Firmware error.
o Temperature rack internal temperature status
o Power Voltages 2/3/4 status of various supply
voltages
o Power Supplies power supply status
o Battery Battery related error (low battery, battery
disconnected etc.)
o Overall Status indicates overall system status.

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POI Status Monitors

o Displays UL Combiner and DL Splitter alarm


status:
o Overall overall status
o Comm. Connection to UL Combiner/ DL Splitter
module.
o Firmware Firmware related error.
o Power 3 status of all three power levels

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5.5.2 Logs
The Alarms Log displays the last 100 alarms and/or user actions on the remote system
in a chronological order. By hovering with the mouse over each alarm, full alarm details
are available, including alarm descriptions, severities, alarm classes and time of event.

Figure 5-1. Logs

To receive a summary containing all information on a reported incident in the Log list,
simply hover with the mouse over the specified Log and view all details contained in the
Log (see below).

Figure 5-2. Logs Summary

Column Description
Date & Time Time of occurrence
Source ID of reporting source
Description Additional alarm information (e.g Open Door, )

Icon Description
Alarm attended to and cleared.

System alarm displayed when system functionality may be compromised.


Alarm status: OK
Alarm status: Error
Acknowledge alarm Green = Acknowledged.
Click to change acknowledgement.
Use the Ack All button to acknowledge all alarm logs.

5.5.3 SNMP Support


The OMU II includes SNMP support, including an SNMP Agent and SNMP traps (alarms)
sent to an SNMP Manager / NOC operator.

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5.5.3.1 SNMP Traps Parameters
The OMU II sends SNMP traps to user defined destination addresses.

NOTE: One destination address can currently be defined via the Web. Seven more destination
addresses can be defined via the Axell Shell.

To configure the SNMP traps destination address


1. Click on the Configure button (top right corner).
2. Select Remote Communication.
3. In the Device:Method field, select ETH:SNMP

4. Define the SNMP trap destination IP address (additional addresses can be defined via
the Axell Shell.).
5. Enter the (destination address device) Trap Port and its Community parameters.
6. Click Apply.

5.5.3.2 Activating and Configuring the SNMP Agent


The SNMP agent provides inventory management for hosted repeaters (on which the
SNMP agent is enabled) and a table of active alarms in the controller or fibre system for
remote querying.
The SNMP Agent is responsible for responding to queries and carries out requests. The
SNMP Agent also provides the proprietary Axell MIB (AXELL-AM-MIB), accessible via any
SNMP manager (e.g. HP OpenView).
All SNMP queries to the remote are implemented via an OMU session.

To allow SNMP agent queries


To allow SNMP queries of the OMU II the SNMP agent must be enabled on the OMU
II.
To allow SNMP queries of the remote devices via OMU II the SNMP agent must be
enabled on the OMU II and on the remote devices.
Remote units configured with an IP address and connected to the communication
infrastructure, can be queried directly.

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To activate the OMU II SNMP Agent
1. Click on the Config button (top right corner) and select SNMP Agent Config. The
following pane appears:

2. Set the SNMP Agent toggle to ON.


3. Set the port and the Read-Only community.
4. Click Apply.

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6 Troubleshooting
6.1 Troubleshooting Remote Communication
Since many networks have their own personality, performing first time configuration of the remote
communication sometimes requires tweaking of the modem parameters.
This section describes some trouble shooting techniques if configuring the OMU for remote access
fails.

Radio Laptop
LinkProtocol
(RLP)
Modem
RS232
BTS

Control Module
Interworking
in OMU
Function Unit Switch
(IFU) Centre

This illustration is a simplified schematic of the remote communication between a GSM module in an
OMU and an analogue modem. The analogue modem in the computer communicates with the
Interworking Function Unit (IFU), which is the GSM network analogue network interface. The call is
routed via the switch centre over the air interface to the data call number in the SIM-card of the GSM
module.
The Control Module is responsible for establishing connections with the Axell Element Manager, and
to answer incoming calls to the OMU.
As described in previous sections, the Control Module only accepts one login at a time, either via
Local Maintenance port (LMT) or modem connection. Hence, when verifying the remote access of the
OMU, it is important to log out from the OMU locally before trying to access the OMU remotely.

6.1.1.1 Direct Modem Access


To allow for advanced trouble shooting of the communications, it is possible to access the modem
directly via the Control Module from a laptop computer.

LMT Port
RS232 cable

GSM Control Module


Module
Laptop

Log in to the OMU using the Web-GUI. Switch to Advanced mode and access the Axell Shell dialog.
Type in the command
ACCESS MODEM <Enter>.
When typing ACCESS MODEM, the controller will send all the characters that are typed directly out
to the modem port. All characters replied back from the modem will go directly to the LMT port and
back to the computer.
To abort an ACCESS MODEM session, press three - in a row (all three within one second) to come
back to the OMU command prompt.

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Note: When accessing the modem port the modem might be configured with echo off, meaning that
the characters entered will not be echoed back to the screen. In order to enable echo, press Enter.

Type
ATE1 <enter>
(invisible)
The modem replies with
OK
indicating that the echo is enabled. All characters entered will now be echoed back to the terminal
program.
Below is a list of handy modem commands for trouble shooting via Direct Modem Access. Please
refer to the modem manual for details on the commands below.

Command Description
ATE1 Enables the echo between the modem and the Control Module.
ATDT<Telephone Causes the modem to dial <Telephone Number>. This can be used to
Number> verify that the modem correctly can dial a remote modem.
ATA Answer incoming call
ATH Hang up call. Note, if being online to the remote peer, you need to go to
command mode to hang up the call. This is done by waiting at least one
second since last entered character, then press +++ (three plus signs), all
within one second. After one second, the modem will reply OK, meaning
that command mode is entered.
ATM0 Disables the loudspeaker in the modem
ATM1 Enables the loudspeaker in the modem
AT&W Saves the current modem configuration into NVRAM. This means that this
configuration will be used directly after modem power up
AT&F Loads the modem factory configuration
ATZ Resets the modem, and loads the default settings as saved with
command AT&W

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6.1.1.2 Trace Modem
For troubleshooting purposes it is possible to trace the actual progress of initializing the modem. This
trace is useful when having problems with the modem initialization.
Go to Terminal Mode and type
TRACE MODEM

To end session type CTRL-Z

6.1.1.3 Manually Answering Incoming Calls


It is possible to manually answer incoming calls without involving the OMU software at all, to verify
that the remote access and the network itself works as intended. In order to verify the remote
communication, make sure to have someone stand by to dial up the OMU with a terminal emulation
program, for example HyperTerminal.
Go in to Direct Modem Access as described in 6.1.1.1. When in direct access mode, ask the person
standing by to dial up the OMU.
As soon as a call is received, the text
RING
will repeatedly be displayed on the screen.
Type
ATA <Enter>
This will inform the modem to answer (ATtention Answer).
When the connection is established, a connect message will be displayed including the connection
speed. Sometimes the information comes together with some miscellaneous information, such as
error correction protocols etc.

Note: Make sure the remote peer dials the Data Call number

If the voice number is dialled instead of the data number, or if the modem contains an illegal modem
initialization string, the message
OK
or
NO CARRIER
will be displayed almost immediately.
Try to change the modem initialization string. The modem initialization string mainly used to configure
the remote communication is AT+CBST.
Successful modem initialization strings used by Axell Wireless include (most common first):
AT+CBST=71,0,1;\Q3
AT+CBST=7,0,1;\Q3
AT+CBST=0,0,1;\Q3
AT+CBST=0,0,1;\Q3
AT+CBST=7,0,3;\Q3

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Once the modem initialization string is entered, try again to dial up the OMU. For details on the
different modem initialization strings, please refer to the modems user guide.
If the setup is successful, the connect message will be brought up;
CONNECT 9600
This means that an online connection is established to the remote peer. From now on, all characters
typed on the keyboard will end up on the remote peers screen. Similarly, all characters typed by the
remote peer will be displayed on the screen.
In the example, the incoming call
was successfully answered, and
the remote user entered the text
message.

In order to come back to modem command mode, press +++ (three pluses) rapidly (within one
second).
Receiving
OK
means that the modem is back in command mode.
Type
ATH <enter>
This terminates the connection to the remote peer. The message
NO CARRIER
will be displayed.

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6.1.1.4 Common Problems
Problem 1
When enabling the remote access for the OMU, the modem fails to log in to the network.
Solution
Signal strength from the donor site is too low. The signal strength can be read directly from the
modem. Go in to Direct Modem Access as described earlier. Use the command AT+CSQ
(documented below) to read out the signal strength.
In order to have good signal quality, Axell Wireless recommends that the signal strength should be
better than -95 dBm. If signal strength is lower, try to adjust the antennas to get a better signal
strength from the donor.

Documentation of +CSQ command from a modems manual.

In the example the reply to


AT+CSQ is 0,7 meaning 7*2 dB
above -113 dBm; the modem
detects a signal level of -99 dBm.

Problem 2a
OMU is configured properly, and answers the incoming call, but when trying to dial the OMU using an
analogue mode, no modem handshaking is heard from the dialling modem.
Problem 2b
When dialling the OMU, the OMU answers the incoming call, but no connection is established, and
after a while the OMU disconnects the call.

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Solution
The most common cause is that the number called is the voice number of the SIM, not the data
number. Therefore, make sure to dial the data number.
If data call is used, the problem probably is an illegal modem initialization string.
In order to change the modem string, go to the OMU command prompt. Try changing the modem
initialization string and log out to let the controller reinitialize the modem.
If problem remains, try a few different modem initialization strings. Axell Wireless has been
successful with the following modem initialization strings:
AT+CBST=71,0,1;\Q3
AT+CBST=7,0,1;\Q3
AT+CBST=0,0,1;\Q3
AT+CBST=0,0,1;\Q3
AT+CBST=7,0,3;\Q3
Please refer to the modem manual for detailed description of the modem initialization strings.
Problem 3
It is possible to call the OMU from another GSM mobile, but not from an analogue modem.
Solution
This problem is most likely related to the modem configuration and/or the configuration of the IFU
unit. Try to decrease the communications speed and make sure that the modem error correction is
supported by the IFU. Verify the IFU configuration to see if there are any known problems with the
modem connections.
Problem 4
When dialling the OMU, or when the OMU is dialling the Element Manager, the connection is
terminated before the handshaking is completed.
Solution
When an OMU is answering an incoming modem call, or calling up the OMC to deliver an alarm or a
report, the OMU will wait a configurable number of seconds for the call to be established. If no
communication is established within this time, the call will be hung up. If this interval is set too low,
the handshaking is terminated too fast. In the RMC, verify the Modem Connect Time to see that it is
set to at least 30 seconds.

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6.2 Module LEDs


6.2.1 WDM Module LEDs
On the Fibre Optic Converter module there are six LED indicators; one for power status, one for
error, two for the data communication and two for the RF signals.

PWR Indicates that the power is on

PWR ERR Indicates that there is something wrong in the module


ERR

UL
DATA UL DATA Ongoing communication in the uplink direction
DL
DATA

OPTO

DL DATA Ongoing communication in the downlink direction


Rx
OPTO
Tx

OPTO Rx Received signal on fiber channel

OPTO Tx Transmitted signal on fiber channel


SC/APC

Fiber link connection


LED 1, Power, Green
On Unit is powered on
Off Unit has no power
LED 2, Error, Red
On Error detected
Off No error
LED 3, UL Data, Yellow
On Communication via the opto module is ongoing in the
uplink direction
Off No communication
LED 4, DL Data, Yellow
On Communication via the opto module is ongoing in the
downlink direction
Off No communication
LED 5, Opto Rx, Green
On Input opto level OK
Off Input opto level below threshold
LED 6, Opto Tx, Green
On Output opto level OK
Off Output opto level below threshold

6.2.2 Control Module LEDs


The Control Module has four LEDs which give information
Modem Power

Modem Status

regarding the status of the OMU.


Status

If the OMU is configured for Ethernet communication the two


Login

LEDs Modem Power and Modem Status do not fill any function
and can be disregarded.
Blue LED - Login
Quick flash Control Module switched on, someone logged in locally
and/or remotely
Off (except for a quick flash Control Module switched on, no one logged in

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every 10th second)
Off (except for a quick double Control Module switched on, no one logged in and
flash every 10th second) USB interface is supported
Off (permanent) Control Module switched OFF

Red LED - Status


Quick flash Control Module switched on, one or more
errors/alarms detected
Off (except for a quick flash Control Module switched on, status OK
every 10th second)
Off (permanent) Control Module switched off

Green LED Modem Power


On Modem Power is on
Off Modem Power is off

Green LED Modem Status


On Depending on type of call:
Voice call: Connected to remote party
Data call: Connected to remote party or exchange of
parameters while setting up or disconnecting a call
Flashing Indicates GPSR data transfer. When a GPRS transfer
is in progress the LED goes on within 1 second after
(irregular) data packets were exchanged. Flash duration in
approximately 0.5s.
75ms on/75ms off/75ms One or more GPRS contexts activated
on/3s off

75ms on/3s off Logged to network (monitoring control channels and


user interactions). No call in progress
600ms on/600ms off No SIM card inserted, or no PIN entered, or network
search in progress, or ongoing user authentications, or
network login in progress
Off Modem is off

6.2.3 GSM Modem Behaviour

Note: This LED behaviour is valid only for GSM modems. Other modem types will be added in later
editions.

Green LED Modem Status


On Depending on type of call:
Voice call: Connected to remote party
Data call: Connected to remote party or exchange
of parameters while setting up or disconnecting a
call
Flashing (irregular) Indicates GPSR data transfer. When a GPRS
transfer is in progress the LED goes on within 1
second after data packets were exchanged. Flash
duration in approximately 0.5s.
75ms on/75ms off/75ms on/3s off One or more GPRS contexts activated

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75ms on/3s off Logged to network (monitoring control channels and
user interactions). No call in progress

600ms on/600ms off No SIM card inserted, or no PIN entered, or


network search in progress, or ongoing user
authentications, or network login in progress
Off Modem is off

Verify the remote communication either by having someone attempting to integrate the remote from
the Axell Element Manager, or by dialling the remote using the Remote Maintenance Console.

Note: It is very important to dial the data number of the SIM. In case the voice number is dialled, the
call is answered, but almost immediately the call will be hung up.

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7 OMU II Configurations
OMU II is designed to support a wide range of configurations according to the installed
modules. This section provides a few common examples, along with a description of the
required modules.
The modules illustrated below, are detailed in section 1.6. The combination of modules
and the use of POI unit depends on the number of required sectors, connected high-
power and/or low-power fibre-fed remotes and the desired flexibility.
Note that OMU II is model specific to support:
One sector
Two sectors
Operation with POI 1 to 8 sectors and flexible configuration

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7.1 OMU II and MBF-20 Remotes


7.1.1 Single Sector 24 MBF-20 Remotes with POI
7.1.1.1 Installed Modules for Single Sector 24 MBF-20 with POI
In this type of configuration, the OMU supports:
Model supporting POI - The RF splitting and combining is implemented by the POI
unit
Six WDM Optical Transceivers
Six four-way Optical Splitter/Combiners

ATTENTION!!: The correct RF level must be verified at the input to the POI!!!

4 way optical splitter/combiners WDM optical transceivers

Modem Power
Modem Status
Status
Login
PWR PWR PWR PWR PWR PWR PWR PWR

ERR ERR ERR ERR ERR ERR ERR


1
2 UL DATA
UL UL UL UL UL UL
DATA DATA DATA DATA DATA DATA 3
4
5 DL DATA
DL DL DL DL DL DL
DATA DATA DATA DATA DATA DATA 6
7 LinkOK
OPTO OPTO OPTO OPTO OPTO OPTO
Rx Rx Rx Rx Rx Rx 8
9

LMT
Port
OPTO OPTO OPTO OPTO OPTO OPTO 10
Tx Tx Tx Tx Tx Tx 11

IN
12
13
14
15

OUT 1
Battery
Power

OUT 2
ON

IN/OUT IN/OUT IN/OUT IN/OUT IN/OUT IN/OUT SC/APC SC/APC SC/APC SC/APC SC/APC SC/APC OFF

Ethernet 10/100

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7.1.1.2 Schematic for Single Sector 24 MBF-20 with POI
On the DL, a single sector from a BTS is fed via the POI to six Optical Transceivers on
the OMU II.
The optical signal from each Optical Transceiver is routed to an Optical Splitter where it
is split to four and connected to four MBF-20 remotes for a total of 24 (6x4) MBF-20
remotes.

Slot 16 RCB

PSU Module

PSU Module
Slot 15 Controller

Slot 14 External
Alarm & Battery

Slot 13 Modem
(Optional)

TX Input RF Optical
WDM Slot 12 Opto Module
RX Output RF Optical

TX Input RF Optical
WDM Slot 11 Opto Module
RX Output RF Optical

TX Input RF Optical
WDM Slot 10 Opto Module
RX Output RF Optical

TX Input RF Optical
WDM Slot 9 Opto Module
RX Output RF Optical

TX Input RF Optical
WDM Slot 8 Opto Module
RX Output RF Optical

TX Input RF Optical
WDM Slot 7 Opto Module
RX Output RF Optical

Slot 6 4 way Opto


Splitter/Combiner

Slot 5 4 way Opto


Splitter/Combiner

Slot 4 4 way Opto


Splitter/Combiner

Slot 3 4 way Opto


Splitter/Combiner

Slot 2 4 way Opto


Splitter/Combiner

Slot 1 4 way Opto


Splitter/Combiner

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7.1.2 Single Sector 24 MBF-20 Remotes with Internal Splitter /
Combiner
7.1.2.1 Installed Modules for Single Sector 24 MBF-20 with Internal Splitter / Combiner
In this type of configuration, the OMU supports:
Model with simplex RF input on the rear panel
One pair of RF Splitter/Combiner modules with attenuation (via GUI) for the correct
input power
Six WDM Optical Transceivers
Four four-way Optical Splitter/Combiners
Additional required equipment: Two external 4-way Optical Splitter/Combiner
modules
4 way optical
splitter/combiners WDM optical transceivers

Modem Power
Modem Status
UL in DL out

Status
Login
PWR PWR PWR PWR PWR PWR PWR PWR

ERR ERR ERR ERR ERR ERR ERR


1
2 UL DATA
UL UL UL UL UL UL
DATA DATA DATA DATA DATA DATA 3
4
5 DL DATA
DL DL DL DL DL DL
DATA DATA DATA DATA DATA DATA 6
7 LinkOK
OPTO OPTO OPTO OPTO OPTO OPTO
Rx Rx Rx Rx Rx Rx 8
9

LMT
Port
OPTO OPTO OPTO OPTO OPTO OPTO 10
Tx Tx Tx Tx Tx Tx 11

IN
12
13
14
15

OUT 1
Battery
RF out RF in Power

OUT 2
ON

IN/OUT IN/OUT IN/OUT IN/OUT SC/APC SC/APC SC/APC SC/APC SC/APC SC/APC OFF

Ethernet 10/100

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7.1.2.2 Schematic for Single Sector x24 with level adjust (24 MBF-20)
On the DL, a single sector from a BTS is fed via the OMU II rear panel to the RF Splitter,
that distributes the signal between six Optical Transceivers on the OMU II.
The optical signal from each Optical Transceiver is routed to an Optical Splitter (two of
which are installed external to the OMU II), where it is split to four and connected to
four MBF-20 remotes for a total of 24 (6x4) MBF-20 remotes.

Slot 16 RCB

PSU Module

PSU Module
Slot 15 Controller

Slot 14 External
Alarm & Battery

Slot 13 Modem
(Optional)

RF Optical To external
WDM 4 way Opto Slot 12 Opto Module
RF Optical Splitter/Combiner

RF Optical To external
WDM 4 way Opto Slot 11 Opto Module
RF Optical Splitter/Combiner

RF Optical
WDM Slot 10 Opto Module
RF Optical

RF Optical
WDM Slot 9 Opto Module
RF Optical

RF Optical
WDM Slot 8 Opto Module
RF Optical

RF Optical
WDM Slot 7 Opto Module
RF Optical

Slot 6 4 way Opto


Splitter/Combiner

Slot 5 4 way Opto


Splitter/Combiner

Slot 4 Downlink Splitter

Slot 3 Uplink Combiner

dB
Alternative TX Input
Slot 2 Downlink Splitter

TX Input 1

Sector 1 dB Alternative RX Output

Slot 1 Uplink Combiner

RX Output 1

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7.1.3 Dual Sector 24 MBF-20 Remotes with Internal Splitter /
Combiners
7.1.3.1 Installed Modules for Dual Sector 24 MBF-20 with Internal Splitters / Combiners
In this type of configuration, the OMU supports:
Model with two pairs of simplex RF inputs on the rear panel
Two pairs of RF Splitter/Combiner modules with attenuation (via GUI) for the correct
input power each pair of splitter/combiner modules interfaces between a single
sector and three specific optical transceiver modules
Six WDM Optical Transceivers: three (slots 7 to 9) allocated to Sector 1; three (slots
10 to 12) allocated to Sector 2
Two four-way Optical Splitter/Combiners
Additional required equipment: Four external 4-way Optical Splitter/Combiner
modules

Two
Sector 1 Sector 2 optical splitters Sector 1 Sector 2

Modem Power
Modem Status
UL in DL out UL in DL out

Status
Login
PWR PWR PWR PWR PWR PWR PWR PWR

ERR ERR ERR ERR ERR ERR ERR


1
2 UL DATA
UL UL UL UL UL UL
DATA DATA DATA DATA DATA DATA 3
4
5 DL DATA
DL DL DL DL DL DL
DATA DATA DATA DATA DATA DATA 6
7 LinkOK
OPTO OPTO OPTO OPTO OPTO OPTO
Rx Rx Rx Rx Rx Rx 8
9

LMT
Port
OPTO OPTO OPTO OPTO OPTO OPTO 10
Tx Tx Tx Tx Tx Tx 11

IN
12
13
14
15

OUT 1
Battery
RF out RF in RF out RF in Power

OUT 2
ON

IN/OUT IN/OUT SC/APC SC/APC SC/APC SC/APC SC/APC SC/APC OFF

Ethernet 10/100

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7.1.3.2 Schematic for Dual Sector 24-MBF-20 with Level Adjust
On the DL, two sectors from two RF sources are fed via the OMU II rear panel to each
RF Splitter. Each RF splitter distributes the signal between three Optical Transceivers on
the OMU II.
The optical signal from each Optical Transceiver is routed to an Optical Splitter (four of
which are installed external to the OMU II), where it is split to four and connected to
four MBF-20 remotes for a total of 24 (6x4) MBF-20 remotes.

Slot 16 RCB

PSU Module

PSU Module
Slot 15 Controller

Slot 14 External
Alarm & Battery

Slot 13 Modem
(Optional)

RF Optical To external
WDM 4 way Opto Slot 12 Opto Module
RF Optical Splitter/Combiner

RF Optical To external
WDM 4 way Opto Slot 11 Opto Module
RF Optical Splitter/Combiner

RF Optical To external
WDM 4 way Opto Slot 10 Opto Module
RF Optical Splitter/Combiner

RF Optical To external
WDM 4 way Opto Slot 9 Opto Module
RF Optical Splitter/Combiner

RF Optical
WDM Slot 8 Opto Module
RF Optical

RF Optical
WDM Slot 7 Opto Module
RF Optical

Slot 6 4 way Opto


Splitter/Combiner

Slot 5 4 way Opto


Splitter/Combiner

dB
Alternative TX Input
Slot 4 Downlink Splitter
50

50

50

TX Input 1
Alternative RX Output
Sector 2
dB

Slot 3 Uplink Combiner


50

50

50

RX Output 1
dB
Alternative TX Input
Slot 2 Downlink Splitter
50

50

50

TX Input 1

Sector 1 dB Alternative RX Output

Slot 1 Uplink Combiner


50

50

50

RX Output 1

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7.2 OMU I Replacement


7.2.1 OMU I Replacement Single Sector, Six High Power
Remotes

RF Combiner/Splitter WDM optical transceivers

Modem Power
Modem Status
UL in DL out

Status
Login
PWR PWR PWR PWR PWR PWR PWR PWR

ERR ERR ERR ERR ERR ERR ERR


1
2 UL DATA
UL UL UL UL UL UL
DATA DATA DATA DATA DATA DATA 3
4
5 DL DATA
DL DL DL DL DL DL
DATA DATA DATA DATA DATA DATA 6
7 LinkOK
OPTO OPTO OPTO OPTO OPTO OPTO
Rx Rx Rx Rx Rx Rx 8
9

LMT
Port
OPTO OPTO OPTO OPTO OPTO OPTO 10
Tx Tx Tx Tx Tx Tx 11

IN
12
13
14
15

OUT 1
Battery
RF out RF in Power

OUT 2
ON
SC/APC SC/APC SC/APC SC/APC SC/APC SC/APC OFF

Ethernet 10/100

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7.2.2 OMU II schematic for OMU I replacement to support 1
Sector x 6 FO

Slot 16 RCB

PSU Module

PSU Module
Slot 15 Controller

Slot 14 External
Alarm & Battery

Slot 13 Modem
(Optional)

Slot 12

Slot 11

RF Optical
WDM Slot 10 Opto Module
RF Optical

RF Optical
WDM Slot 9 Opto Module
RF Optical

RF Optical
WDM Slot 8 Opto Module
RF Optical

RF Optical
WDM Slot 7 Opto Module
RF Optical

RF Optical
WDM Slot 6 Opto Module
RF Optical

RF Optical
WDM Slot 5 Opto Module
RF Optical

Slot 4

Slot 3

dB
Alternative TX Input
Slot 2 Downlink Splitter

TX Input 1

Sector 1 dB Alternative RX Output

Slot 1 Uplink Combiner

RX Output 1

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7.3 Single Sector Eight High Power Remotes


This configuration supports:
One sector via a two Combiner/Splitter pairs provide internal attenuation
Eight high-power fibre-fed remotes (MBF-40 or BSF-3604)

7.3.1 Physical Configuration


This configuration allows for internal attenuation adjustment.

Combiner/Splitter WDM optical transceivers Sector 1

Modem Power
Modem Status
UL in DL out UL in DL out

Status
Login
PWR PWR PWR PWR PWR PWR PWR PWR PWR PWR

ERR ERR ERR ERR ERR ERR ERR ERR ERR


1
2 UL DATA
UL UL UL UL UL UL UL UL
DATA DATA DATA DATA DATA DATA DATA DATA 3
4
5 DL DATA
DL DL DL DL DL DL DL DL
DATA DATA DATA DATA DATA DATA DATA DATA 6
7 LinkOK
OPTO OPTO OPTO OPTO OPTO OPTO OPTO OPTO
Rx Rx Rx Rx Rx Rx Rx Rx 8
9

LMT
Port
OPTO OPTO OPTO OPTO OPTO OPTO OPTO OPTO 10
Tx Tx Tx Tx Tx Tx Tx Tx 11

IN
12
13
14
15

OUT 1
Battery
RF out RF in RF in RF in Power

OUT 2
ON
SC/APC SC/APC SC/APC SC/APC SC/APC SC/APC SC/APC SC/APC OFF

Ethernet 10/100

Note: Additional 2 way splitters fitted in rear of chassis. Terminate unused ports of splitters.

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7.3.2 Schematic

Slot 16 RCB

PSU Module

PSU Module
Slot 15 Controller

Slot 14 External
Alarm & Battery

Slot 13 Modem
(Optional)

RF Optical
WDM Slot 12 Opto Module
RF Optical

RF Optical
WDM Slot 11 Opto Module
RF Optical

RF Optical
WDM Slot 10 Opto Module
RF Optical

RF Optical
WDM Slot 9 Opto Module
RF Optical

RF Optical
WDM Slot 8 Opto Module
RF Optical

RF Optical
WDM Slot 7 Opto Module
RF Optical

RF Optical
WDM Slot 6 Opto Module
RF Optical

RF Optical
WDM Slot 5 Opto Module
RF Optical

dB
Alternative TX Input
50

50
Slot 4 Downlink Splitter

dB Alternative RX Output
50

50
Slot 3 Uplink Combiner

dB
Alternative TX Input
50

50
Slot 2 Downlink Splitter

TX Input 1

Sector 1 dB Alternative RX Output


50

50
Slot 1 Uplink Combiner

RX Output 1

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7.4 Two-Sectors Eight High Power Remotes Split


Evenly per Sector
This configuration supports:
Two sectors via two Combiner/Splitter pairs provide internal attenuation
Eight high-power fibre-fed remotes (MBF-40 or BSF-3604) four per sector

7.4.1 Physical Configuration

Optical transceivers Optical transceivers


Comb/Split Comb/Split
Sector 1 Sector 2
Sect-1 Sect-2

Modem Power
Modem Status
UL in DL out UL in DL out

Status
Login
PWR PWR PWR PWR PWR PWR PWR PWR PWR PWR

ERR ERR ERR ERR ERR ERR ERR ERR ERR


1
2 UL DATA
UL UL UL UL UL UL UL UL
DATA DATA DATA DATA DATA DATA DATA DATA 3
4
DL DL 5 DL DATA
DL DL DL DL DL DL
DATA DATA DATA DATA DATA DATA DATA DATA 6
7 LinkOK
OPTO OPTO OPTO OPTO OPTO OPTO OPTO OPTO
Rx Rx Rx Rx Rx Rx Rx Rx 8
9

LMT
Port
OPTO OPTO OPTO OPTO OPTO OPTO OPTO OPTO 10
Tx Tx Tx Tx Tx Tx Tx Tx 11

IN
12
13
14
15

OUT 1
Battery
RF out RF in RF out RF in Power

OUT 2
ON
SC/APC SC/APC SC/APC SC/APC SC/APC SC/APC SC/APC SC/APC OFF

Ethernet 10/100

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7.4.2 Schematic

Slot 16 RCB

PSU Module

PSU Module
Slot 15 Controller

Slot 14 External
Alarm & Battery

Slot 13 Modem
(Optional)

RF Optical
WDM Slot 12 Opto Module
RF Optical

RF Optical
WDM Slot 11 Opto Module
RF Optical

RF Optical
WDM Slot 10 Opto Module
RF Optical

RF Optical
WDM Slot 9 Opto Module
RF Optical

RF Optical
WDM Slot 8 Opto Module
RF Optical

RF Optical
WDM Slot 7 Opto Module
RF Optical

RF Optical
WDM Slot 6 Opto Module
RF Optical

RF Optical
WDM Slot 5 Opto Module
RF Optical

dB
Alternative TX Input
50

50
Slot 4 Downlink Splitter

TX Input 1
Alternative RX Output
Sector 2
dB

50

50
Slot 3 Uplink Combiner

RX Output 1
dB
Alternative TX Input
50

50
Slot 2 Downlink Splitter

TX Input 1

Sector 1 dB Alternative RX Output


50

50
Slot 1 Uplink Combiner

RX Output 1

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7.5 Two-Sectors Eight High Power Remotes Split


Unevenly Between Sectors
This configuration supports:
Two sectors via two Combiner/Splitter pairs provide internal attenuation
Eight high-power fibre-fed remotes (MBF-40 or BSF-3604) six to Sector 1 and two
to Sector 2

7.5.1 Physical Configuration

Two pairs of
Combiners/Splitters Sector-1 Sector-2

Modem Power
Modem Status
UL in DL out UL in DL out

Status
Login
PWR PWR PWR PWR PWR PWR PWR PWR PWR PWR

ERR ERR ERR ERR ERR ERR ERR ERR ERR


1
2 UL DATA
UL UL UL UL UL UL UL UL
DATA DATA DATA DATA DATA DATA DATA DATA 3
4
5 DL DATA
DL DL DL DL DL DL DL DL
DATA DATA DATA DATA DATA DATA DATA DATA 6
7 LinkOK
OPTO OPTO OPTO OPTO OPTO OPTO OPTO OPTO
Rx Rx Rx Rx Rx Rx Rx Rx 8
9

LMT
Port
OPTO OPTO OPTO OPTO OPTO OPTO OPTO OPTO 10
Tx Tx Tx Tx Tx Tx Tx Tx 11

IN
12
13
14
15

OUT 1
Battery
RF out RF in RF out RF in Power

OUT 2
ON
SC/APC SC/APC SC/APC SC/APC SC/APC SC/APC SC/APC SC/APC OFF

Ethernet 10/100

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7.5.2 Schematic

Slot 16 RCB

PSU Module

PSU Module
Slot 15 Controller

Slot 14 External
Alarm & Battery

Slot 13 Modem
(Optional)

RF Optical
WDM Slot 12 Opto Module
RF Optical

RF Optical
WDM Slot 11 Opto Module
RF Optical

RF Optical
WDM Slot 10 Opto Module
RF Optical

RF Optical
WDM Slot 9 Opto Module
RF Optical

RF Optical
WDM Slot 8 Opto Module
RF Optical

RF Optical
WDM Slot 7 Opto Module
RF Optical

RF Optical
WDM Slot 6 Opto Module
RF Optical

RF Optical
WDM Slot 5 Opto Module
RF Optical

dB
Alternative TX Input
50

Slot 4 Downlink Splitter


50

50

50

TX Input 2
Alternative RX Output
Sector 2
dB
50

Slot 3 Uplink Combiner


50

50

50

RX Output 2
dB
Alternative TX Input
Slot 2 Downlink Splitter

TX Input 1

Sector 1 dB Alternative RX Output

Slot 1 Uplink Combiner

RX Output 1

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7.6 OMU II USA Solutions with External POI


These configurations are implemented with a Point of Interface Unit (POI).
Up to eight sectors can be implemented and these can be allocated to any of the WDM
modules according to user configuration.

7.6.1 POI Single Sector 8 MBF-40 Remotes


7.6.1.1 Physical Configuration

WDM optical transceivers

Modem Power
Modem Status
Status
Login
PWR PWR PWR PWR PWR PWR PWR PWR PWR PWR

ERR ERR ERR ERR ERR ERR ERR ERR ERR


1
2 UL DATA
UL UL UL UL UL UL UL UL
DATA DATA DATA DATA DATA DATA DATA DATA 3
4
5 DL DATA
DL DL DL DL DL DL DL DL
DATA DATA DATA DATA DATA DATA DATA DATA 6
7 LinkOK
OPTO OPTO OPTO OPTO OPTO OPTO OPTO OPTO
Rx Rx Rx Rx Rx Rx Rx Rx 8
9

LMT
Port
OPTO OPTO OPTO OPTO OPTO OPTO OPTO OPTO 10
Tx Tx Tx Tx Tx Tx Tx Tx 11

IN
12
13
14
15

OUT 1
Battery
Power

OUT 2
ON
SC/APC SC/APC SC/APC SC/APC SC/APC SC/APC SC/APC SC/APC OFF

Ethernet 10/100

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7.6.1.2 Schematic

Slot 16 RCB

PSU Module

PSU Module
Slot 15 Controller

Slot 14 External
Alarm & Battery

Slot 13 Modem
(Optional)

TX Input RF Optical
WDM Slot 12 Opto Module
RX Output RF Optical

TX Input RF Optical
WDM Slot 11 Opto Module
RX Output RF Optical

TX Input RF Optical
WDM Slot 10 Opto Module
RX Output RF Optical

TX Input RF Optical
WDM Slot 9 Opto Module
RX Output RF Optical

TX Input RF Optical
WDM Slot 8 Opto Module
RX Output RF Optical

TX Input RF Optical
WDM Slot 7 Opto Module
RX Output RF Optical

TX Input RF Optical
WDM Slot 6 Opto Module
RX Output RF Optical

TX Input RF Optical
WDM Slot 5 Opto Module
RX Output RF Optical

Slot 4

Slot 3

Slot 2

Slot 1

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7.6.2 OMU II USA POI Solutions

Downlink Outputs to OMU


Duplex TX/RX D/L I/P & U/L O/P
0-15 dB
SimplexTX D/L Input
700

700-1
Simplex RX
U/L O/P Output Splitters
to OMU

Duplex TX/RX D/L I/P & U/L O/P


0-15 dB
SimplexTX D/L Input
Cellular

D/L Monitor
Port
C-1 700/C
Simplex RX
U/L O/P

A U/L Monitor
Port
Duplex TX/RX D/L I/P & U/L O/P 700/C
0-15 dB
SimplexTX D/L Input
PCS

P-1
Simplex RX
U/L O/P A

Uplink Inputs from OMU


Duplex TX/RX D/L I/P & U/L O/P
0-15 dB
SimplexTX D/L Input
AWS

A-1 Input Combiners


Simplex RX
U/L O/P
from OMU

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S/ S p e / up e
7.6.3 External POI for OMU II with 8 MBF-40 Remotes in a single
te ace up e e s
Co b g/Sp tt g O U te ace

sector

Duplex TX/RX D/L I/P & U/L O/P


0-15 dB
SimplexTX D/L Input
700-2

700-2
Simplex RX
U/L O/P

D/L Monitor
Port

Downlink Outputs to OMU


Duplex TX/RX D/L I/P & U/L O/P
0-15 dB
SimplexTX D/L Input
700-1

U/L Monitor
Port
700-1
Simplex RX
U/L O/P Output Splitters
to OMU

Duplex TX/RX D/L I/P & U/L O/P


0-15 dB
SimplexTX D/L Input
Cellular

D/L Monitor
Port
C-1 700/C
Simplex RX
U/L O/P

A U/L Monitor
Port
Duplex TX/RX D/L I/P & U/L O/P 700/C
0-15 dB
SimplexTX D/L Input
PCS

P-1
Simplex RX
U/L O/P A

Uplink Inputs from OMU


Duplex TX/RX D/L I/P & U/L O/P
0-15 dB
SimplexTX D/L Input
AWS

A-1 Input Combiners


Simplex RX
U/L O/P
from OMU

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8 Maintenance
8.1 General
The system normally operates without any operator intervention or maintenance.
Should the system malfunction, the condition of the antenna systems as well as the
continuity of the cabling should be checked before replacing any of the OMU units.
In the unlikely event of a unit failure, the field replaceable components (antenna unit,
cables, etc.) should be checked and replaced if faulty and the system restored.
A failed unit can be removed and replaced with a spare while the rest of the system (other OMUs) is
still in operation.
This product is equipped with Class 1 lasers, as per definition in EN 60825-1.

Caution!!!
Un-terminated optical receptacles may emit laser radiation.
Do not stare into beam or view with optical instruments.
Caution: Class 1 Laser

Note: The power supply of the failed OMU should be isolated from AC mains and DC power before
any module is replaced.

8.2 Preventive Maintenance


The OMU does not require any preventative maintenance apart from changing the
battery every three years.
Caution!
Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
Dispose of used batteries according to local laws and instructions.

8.3 Product Disposal


Disposal of this product must be handled according to all national laws and regulations.

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Appendix A - Specifications
RF Parameters
Frequency bands 68-500 / 380-2700 MHz
Gain flatness typical 2 dB (p-p)
Nominal RF input power +10 dBm composite power
Absolute maximum RF input +23 dBm composite power
power
Number of optical modules 1-8 (depends on low / high power configuration)
Number of optical remote 1-24 (depends on low / high power configuration)
units
List of the various high (MBF- MBF-40/BSF-36 (high power) MBF-20 (low power)
40) and low (MBF-20) power 8 0
remote unit configurations and 7 4
number of supported links. 6 8
E.g., if the OMU II supports 5 12
two high power fibre remotes, 4 16
then the available low power 3 16
links = 20 2 20
1 20
0 24
Laser class Class 1
Optical Wavelength
Downlink ( 10 nm) 1310 or 1330
Uplink ( 3 nm) 1510 or 1530 or 1550 or 1570 or 1590
Optical Output power
Opto Module +5 2 dBm
Opto Splitter (SCC) +5 2 dBm
Maximum Optical Input Power +5 dBm
Output Power (Tx) max +7 dBm
Operating Temperature +41 to 113 F (+5 to +45C)
Automatic fibre optic loss Yes
compensation
Power Requirements
Power Requirements 230/115 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 24/-48 VDC
Power Consumption Typical 50 W (fully equipped)
External electrical interfaces
Local Maintenance Terminal RS232
RF Ports N-type Connector Female
Optical Ports SC/APC
AC/DC Mains Input AC: IEC Connector. DC: Terminal Block
External alarms Via Front panel
Modem connector RJ45 or RJ11
Modem antenna connector SMA
Ethernet connector RJ45
Mechanical specifications
Dimensions (w x h x d) 17.5 x 5.2 x 11.4 in (444 x 132.5 x 291 mm) 19 rack
Weight 33 lbs. (15 kg) (fully equipped)
IP rating IP20
Reliability specification
Lifetime (MTBF) >70000 hrs.

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Appendix B Connections with Duplex Filter


OMU with Duplex Filter
The following two alternatives are available:

Alternative 1
The OMU and the wireless modem operate on the same band (e.g. an
OMU providing GSM with a GSM modem).
In this case, insert the modem module and connect the ANT port with
the coupler port to enable this option.
Modem
ANT

Coupler

Alternative 2
The OMU and the wireless modem operate on different bands (e.g. an
OMU providing TETRA with a GSM modem).
In this case connect an external antenna as if no duplex filter is
installed.
Modem
ANT

To external
antenna

Coupler

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Appendix C - F/O Cleaning Procedure


NOTE: The process is demonstrated on an OMU F/O module and is similar to all F/O equipment
supplied by Axell.

Tools:
Tool Description Illustration
Fibrescope connected to a PC running the
appropriate viewing software.

It is highly recommended that some form of


fibre viewing equipment such as a Fibrescope is
used to ensure that all fibre connections are
clean before termination; failure to do so could
result in poor system performance
Lint-free swabs (box), Axell P/N 99-000127

Lint-free wipes (pack) Axell P/N 99-000125

Fujikura One Click cleaner, Axell P/N 98-


900004.

99% isopropyl alcohol (can), Axell P/N 99-


000126

Cletop type S Cassette Cleaner, Axell P/N 98-


900001

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Cleaning Procedure
Dry Cleaning

ATTENTION! Invisible laser radiation might be emitted from disconnected fibres or


connectors. Do not stare into beams or view directly with optical
instruments.

1. Before cleaning the optical connectors on the OMU it is advisable to clean the
connector of the mating cable being attached to the optical port.

An unclean optical connector is often the cause for reduced system performance. A bit of
dust or oil from a finger can easily interfere with, or block light. Fortunately, it is very
easy to clean the connector. Be sure to use the correct procedure for the given
connector. When disconnected, cap the SC/APC connector to keep it clean and prevent
scratching the tip of the ferrule.

Use a product specially designed for the


purpose, such as the Cletop type S
Cassette Cleaner.

2. Begin by dry cleaning the F/O bulkhead connector (shown below is the Fujikura One-
Click in use).

Always make sure there is a way of inspecting the connector after


cleaning. Cleaning can actually leave the end-face in a worse
IMPORTANT
condition, since alcohol residue is one of the most difficult
contaminants to remove.

3. Remove the protective cap from


the cleaning-head end of the
One Click cleaner, lift the
protective end-cap on the fibre
connector and offer-up the end
to the fibre connector

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4. With the cleaning-head end


fully engaged in the
connector, push until an
audible click is heard

5. Without fully withdrawing the


cleaning head end push it
in again twice more, each time
until an audible click is
heard.

6. Withdraw the One Click


cleaner and replace the
protective end cap.

7. Inspect the fibre connector using a Fibrescope. On the PC monitor, verify that there
is no contamination present on the connector end-face.

8. If the connector is dirty, clean it with a wet cleaning technique followed immediately
by dry cleaning. This is to remove any remaining residue from the wet clean (the
following steps demonstrate a wet cleaning technique).

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Wet Cleaning

Invisible laser radiation might be emitted from disconnected fibers


or connectors. Do not stare into beams or view directly with optical
ATTENTION! instruments.

1. Lightly moisten a new lint-free wipe with 99% isopropyl alcohol. (Step 1 below).

Tip: Have a dry lint-free swab available for immediately drying after performing the wet-cleaning.

2. Lightly press and turn a clean lint-free swab in the moistened area of the wipe to
moisten the swab. It is important that the swab is not too wet. (Step 2 below).
3. Insert the moistened lint-free swab into the bulkhead adapter. Lightly press and
rotate several times in the same direction. (Step 3 below).

Step 1 Step 2 Step 3

Wet-Cleaning Technique

4. Immediately use a dry lint-free swab to clear any remaining alcohol residue.

NOTE: Do not re-use any of the wipes and/or swabs. Dispose of them properly.

5. Follow steps 3 to 6 of Dry Cleaning above


6. Re-inspect the fibre using the Fibrescope. On the PC monitor, verify that there is no
contamination present on the connector end-face.
7. If the fibre is still dirty, go back to step 1 (Wet Cleaning) and repeat the entire
process.

NOTE: The entire wet/dry cleaning cycle should only be used twice, if the fibre is still dirty after two
cycles of wet/dry cleaning seek advice from the Axell Wireless Support Desk.

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