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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.
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
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
8 Maintenance ............................................................................................................................... 84
8.1 General ................................................................................................................................ 84
8.2 Preventive Maintenance .................................................................................................... 84
8.3 Product Disposal ................................................................................................................ 84
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.
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
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.
# 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
Figure 1-4. Example of an OMU with the maximum supported number of MBF-20 Remotes
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
Towards four
MBF-20 remotes
To Fibre Optic
Converter port
IN/OUT
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
Battery
Power
On
Off
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.
Routed Routed
GND cable PWR cable
Figure 1-7. Example of OMU II Rear Panel Interfaces Dual Sector Simplex Connections
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
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..
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.
Figure 2-1. Remove 8x Screws and (where relevant) SMA Modem Antenna Connector
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
2.6 Power Up
Note: If two power supplies are installed, connect them both.
NOTE: For dual-sector rear panels, the same rule applies to the second set of RF connections.
Duplexer Directional
10dBm Coupler
Antenna
To four MBF-20
remotes
To one high-power
remote
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
Modem Status
Status
Login
....
LMT Port
....
.
Ethernet
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.
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.
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)
Ethernet cross-cable
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)
o Click OK. The computer communication parameters are now defined and
you can open a session to the OMII.
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.
NOTE: It is highly recommended to change the default password according to section 5.1.3
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.
General
Ext.
Alarms
Remote
Modules
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.
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
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).
Lock name
Edit Tag
Be sure to set the correct date and time in order to accurately timestamp all
events occurring on the OMU II.
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).
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.
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).
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.
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: 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.
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)
Set UL
Attenuation equal
to DL
Set DL
Attenuation
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.
Select nodes
for UL/DL
Adjustment
Rack#:Opto-
Module
F-DAS
Remotes via
Optic Splitter
NOTE: The process may take several minutes depending on the size of the system and remote
distance.
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.
General
Band
information
UL setting
DL setting
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).
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
NOTE: Note that you can only change the password for the User Name with which the session was
accessed.
5.2 Reboot
Caution! Use this function in Emergency Cases ONLY!
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.
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.
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).
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.
NOTE: One destination address can currently be defined via the Web. Seven more destination
addresses can be defined via the Axell Shell.
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.
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.
LMT Port
RS232 cable
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.
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
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
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.
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.
UL
DATA UL DATA Ongoing communication in the uplink direction
DL
DATA
OPTO
Modem Status
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
Note: This LED behaviour is valid only for GSM modems. Other modem types will be added in later
editions.
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.
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
ATTENTION!!: The correct RF level must be verified at the input to the POI!!!
Modem Power
Modem Status
Status
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PWR PWR PWR PWR PWR PWR PWR PWR
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
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
Modem Power
Modem Status
UL in DL out
Status
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PWR PWR PWR PWR PWR PWR PWR PWR
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
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
dB
Alternative TX Input
Slot 2 Downlink Splitter
TX Input 1
RX Output 1
Two
Sector 1 Sector 2 optical splitters Sector 1 Sector 2
Modem Power
Modem Status
UL in DL out UL in DL out
Status
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PWR PWR PWR PWR PWR PWR PWR PWR
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
Ethernet 10/100
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
dB
Alternative TX Input
Slot 4 Downlink Splitter
50
50
50
TX Input 1
Alternative RX Output
Sector 2
dB
50
50
RX Output 1
dB
Alternative TX Input
Slot 2 Downlink Splitter
50
50
50
TX Input 1
50
50
RX Output 1
Modem Power
Modem Status
UL in DL out
Status
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PWR PWR PWR PWR PWR PWR PWR PWR
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
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
RX Output 1
Modem Power
Modem Status
UL in DL out UL in DL out
Status
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PWR PWR PWR PWR PWR PWR PWR PWR PWR PWR
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.
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
50
Slot 1 Uplink Combiner
RX Output 1
Modem Power
Modem Status
UL in DL out UL in DL out
Status
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PWR PWR PWR PWR PWR PWR PWR PWR PWR PWR
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
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
50
Slot 1 Uplink Combiner
RX Output 1
Two pairs of
Combiners/Splitters Sector-1 Sector-2
Modem Power
Modem Status
UL in DL out UL in DL out
Status
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PWR PWR PWR PWR PWR PWR PWR PWR PWR PWR
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
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
50
TX Input 2
Alternative RX Output
Sector 2
dB
50
50
50
RX Output 2
dB
Alternative TX Input
Slot 2 Downlink Splitter
TX Input 1
RX Output 1
Modem Power
Modem Status
Status
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PWR PWR PWR PWR PWR PWR PWR PWR PWR PWR
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
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
700-1
Simplex RX
U/L O/P Output Splitters
to OMU
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
sector
700-2
Simplex RX
U/L O/P
D/L Monitor
Port
U/L Monitor
Port
700-1
Simplex RX
U/L O/P Output Splitters
to OMU
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
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.
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.
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
Tools:
Tool Description Illustration
Fibrescope connected to a PC running the
appropriate viewing software.
Cleaning Procedure
Dry Cleaning
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.
2. Begin by dry cleaning the F/O bulkhead connector (shown below is the Fujikura One-
Click in use).
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).
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).
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.
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.