WiBAS BRB BRAhg 26 28 Installation en Ed1.1

GDC-002/37
Base station Radio

System (BRS) 26/28GHz
Installation & Cabling Manual

Edition 1.0
Confidential
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T +30 210 667 1000, F +30 210 667 1001
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WiBAS
Installation Manual (BRS 26/28 GHz) - Edition 1.1
Table of Contents
1.
Introduction ....................................................................................................................... 3
About this Document........................................................................................................... 3
Declaration of Conformity.................................................................................................... 4
Equipment Disposal ............................................................................................................ 5
Safety Precautions.............................................................................................................. 6
Transportation & Storage Information.................................................................................. 7
2.
Preliminary Information .................................................................................................... 8

Installation Overview ........................................................................................................... 9
Order Information.............................................................................................................. 12
Tools, Kits & Accessories.................................................................................................. 13
Site Prerequisites.............................................................................................................. 17
3.
Unpacking / Checking the Delivered Equipment........................................................... 21
4.
Installation Instructions .................................................................................................. 25

Installing the Mounting Bracket ......................................................................................... 27
Preparing BRB & BRA ...................................................................................................... 34
Assembling BRB & BRA.................................................................................................... 37
Installing BRB / BRA Assembly......................................................................................... 43
Pointing the BRA Antenna................................................................................................. 44
Grounding the BRB ........................................................................................................... 46
Preparing the Coaxial Cable ............................................................................................. 48
Installing the Coaxial Cable............................................................................................... 54
Fastening Cables (Pole Mounting) .................................................................................... 55
Glossary.................................................................................................................................. 56
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WiBAS
1. Introduction
About this Document
Objective
Target
audience
The objective of this document is to provide detailed instructions on the

proper installation of the following WiBAS equipment:
Base station Radio Box (BRB) 26 / 28 GHz
Base station Radio Antenna (BRA) 26 / 28 GHz(1)
This document is intended for technical personnel (installers) with experience

in the installation and assembly of outdoor radio equipment, on the buildings
roofs, and especially on masts or towers.
The installers must also have experience in carrying out antenna alignment
works, by using the appropriate tools (compass, inclinometer, etc.) and the
required site information (geographical co-ordinates, etc.).
Further, it is recommended that the installers are familiarized with the
dangerous conditions that may exist during the installation of telecom
equipment in outdoor environments and on high buildings or structures.
Document
Conventions
This document applies the following conventions:
This symbol means DANGER. The purpose of this symbol is to

warn you that any wrong action can cause bodily injury or even
death.
This symbol means CAUTION. The purpose of this symbol is to
prevent you from performing an action that might result in
damage of the equipment.
NOTE
Contact
information
A note calls your attention to important supplementary

information.
INTRACOM S.A. TELECOM SOLUTIONS

19.7 km Markopoulou Ave., Peania, Athens, GR-19002
Tel. (+30) 210 667 1000, Fax: (+30) 210 667 1001
http://www.intracom-telecom.com
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High Gain BRA antenna (integrated into the BRB).
WiBAS
Declaration of Conformity
Hereby, INTRACOM S.A. TELECOM SOLUTIONS declares that the WiBAS

system is in compliance with the essential requirements of the R & TTE
Directive 1999/5/EC.
For further information about the relevant Declaration of Conformity, please
visit our website at http://emc.intracom.gr
WiBAS
Equipment Disposal
Disposal of old electrical and electronic equipment (applicable through the

European Union and other European countries with separate waste collection
systems).
This symbol, found on this product and any of its parts or on its operating
instructions or on its packaging, indicates that electrical and electronic equipment
may not be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste. Instead, this product should
be handed over to applicable collection points for the recycling of electrical and
electronic equipment.
By ensuring the correct disposal of this product, you will help prevent potential
negative consequences to the environment and human health, which could
otherwise be caused by inappropriate disposal of this product.
By recycling, reusing and other forms of recovery of old electrical and electronic
equipment you are making an important contribution to the conservation of natural
resources and to the protection of the environment.
For more information about the recycling of this product, please contact your local
municipal authorities, municipal waste disposal service or the store where you
purchased this product.
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Safety Precautions
WORKING ON THE BUILDINGS ROOF

During stormy weather, do not perform any mechanical assembly or
antenna beaming works on the buildings roof.
The metal structure of towers/ masts is prone to lightning.
PLUGGING/ UNPLUGGING COAXIAL CONNECTORS

Never plug (or unplug) the connector of the coaxial IF cables from the
outdoor transceiver boxes (BRBs), when the respective indoor equipment
is powered on and operating.
There is risk of equipment failure and/ or electrical shock, as the IF cable carries
the DC operating voltage (-48 V) for the outdoor transceiver.
Before plugging or unplugging the IF cable in/ from the BRB box, you must first
extract or shut down the respective interconnected indoor unit.
PROPER GROUNDING
Ensure the effectiveness of the construction of the grounding system
before powering up the WiBAS equipment at the Base Station.
In case of inappropriate grounding system, there is risk of equipment failure and/
or electrical shock.
Ensure that the outdoor grounding system measures a path resistance of < 3 .
WiBAS
Transportation & Storage Information
Transportation
WiBAS equipment conforms to the following standard:

ETSI EN 300 019-2-2 V2.1.2: 1999, Class 2.2 Careful Transportation.
The following excerpt from this standard concerns the extreme environmental
conditions:
Description
Storage
Specification
Temperature Range
-33 oC to +70 oC
Relative Humidity (RH)
95 %, non-condensing (at +30 oC)
Free Fall
Not allowed
Solar Radiation
1120 W/ m2
Rate of Temperature Change
1 oC/ min.
WiBAS equipment conforms to the following standard:

ETSI EN 300 019-2-1 V2.1.2: 2000, Class 1.1 Weather protected, partly
temperature-controlled storage locations.
The following excerpt from this standard concerns the extreme environmental
conditions:
Description
Specification
Temperature Range
-33 oC to +55 oC
Relative Humidity (RH)
95 %, non-condensing (at +33 oC)
Solar Radiation
700 W/ m2
Rate of Temperature Change
0.5 oC/ min.
WiBAS
2. Preliminary Information
Introduction
This section includes the following preliminary information:

#
Information
Refer to
Page
Overview of WiBAS outdoor installation.
Equipment order information.
12
Lists of required tools, kits & accessories.
13
Site prerequisites (prior to installation).
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Installation Overview
WiBAS Base
Station
overview
The following schematic depicts the typical installation of a WiBAS Base

Station composed of indoor and outdoor equipment:
Continued on next page
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Installation Overview, Continued
Space
requirements
(pole installation)
(Shown below: standalone BRB / BRA)
240 mm
(diameter)
270 mm
(width)
300 mm
(depth)
270 mm
(height)
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Installation Overview, Continued
BRB electrical
connections
Receptacle
Description
F-Type receptacle, female, for connecting the coaxial cable

coming from the respective sector unit.
Grounding (GND) point, for connecting the BRB to the

nearby grounding system.
Rectangular waveguide flange (protected with an amber

adhesive film), for interfacing toward the BRA antenna.
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Order Information
Radio boxes
(BRB)
(Front)
Order Code
BRB-26-x
BRB-28-x
(Back)
Description
Weight (kg),
Net
Base station Radio Box 26 GHz operating

in the x sub-band (x = A, B, C, D, E).
Base station Radio Box 28 GHz operating

in the x sub-band (x = A, B, C, D, E).
Antennas
(BRA)
(Front)
Order Code
Description
BRA-2690V-HG
Base station Radio Antenna 26 GHz,

sectorized 90o, high-gain (20 dBi), vertical
polarization.
BRA-2690H-HG

sectorized 90o, high-gain (20 dBi),
horizontal polarization.
BRA-2890V-HG
BRA-2890H-HG
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(Back)

sectorized 90o, high-gain (20 dBi), vertical
polarization.
sectorized 90o, high-gain (20 dBi),
horizontal polarization.
Weight (kg),
Net
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Tools, Kits & Accessories
Introduction
Installation
tools
This section lists and describes the tools, kits and coaxial cables &
connectors required for the installation of the outdoor WiBAS equipment.
Tool
Description
Ratchet spanners R.14, R.13 and R.8
(straight-type).
Screwdriver PH3.
Cable cutter.
High-accuracy compass.
Digital inclinometer.
Drilling machine fitted with 8 mm masonry

drill bit optional.
(To be used only when the BRB is to be
mounted on a wall surface).
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Tools, Kits & Accessories, Continued
IF coaxial cable
& connector
Material
Description
RG-11 coaxial cable 75 .
Used for interconnecting the BRB with the
indoor unit (distance up to 175 m).
F-Type connector for RG-11 cable termination

(BRB side).
IF coaxial cable
termination
tools
Tool
Description
Termination tool.
Stripping tool.
Crimping tool.
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BRB-INST Kit
(Available by INTRACOM TELECOM one kit is required per BRB).
Item
Description
2
Use
Cable 6 mm
(Green/ Yellow)
To connect the BRB onto the grounding

terminal.
Insulating tapes (x2)
For electrical insulation purposes.
Outdoor use rubber

tapes (x2)
To apply around the BRB coaxial input

termination.
Cable ties (two colors, To fasten the coaxial and grounding cables.
various sizes)
Screws/ Nuts (x2)
To install the grounding cables (item 1) on the

remotely-located grounding bar.
Ring terminals
(two types)
To terminate the grounding cables.
Cable clamp
To electrically connect two grounding cable

lengths (item 1) together.
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BRB-INST-OPT
installation kit
16
(Available by INTRACOM TELECOM optional installation kit for 3 / 4

poles).
Item
Description
Qty
Hose clamps with tightening screws two types available

(for 3 and 4 mast diameter).
Bracket (mating with BRBs mounting bracket).
M8x25 hex-headed screw, stainless.
M8 washers (DIN125A), stainless.
Nut M8 (DIN934), stainless.
WiBAS
Site Prerequisites
Introduction
This section discusses all the prerequisites prior to installing the Base Station
outdoor equipment.
Site
information
Premises information
Site details (address, contact persons, GPS and/or map co-ordinates, etc.)
Site access and storage information (means of transport, equipment
storage, etc.)
Site location maps
Network planning Site survey information
Geographical positions of the BS site

Rain zone
Beaming data for sector antennas
Polarization of the antennas
Height of all buildings at the installation premises
Rooftop information (height, status, access, dimensions, layout, etc.)
Information about pre-existing outdoor equipment
Available mounting space (on the buildings roofs) to reserve for the
installation of the outdoor equipment
Site-specific information
Mechanical specifications of masts/ towers (type, dimensions/ diameter,

material, exterior finishing, etc.)
Location of appropriate grounding points for outdoor radios
Location of cable conduits available for routing the coaxial cables
(interconnecting the indoor with the outdoor equipment)
Total length of the coaxial IF cables required to interconnect the indoor with
the outdoor equipment
BS configuration data (number of sectors, redundancy of units, etc.)
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Site Prerequisites, Continued
Outdoor
grounding
system
A dedicated, low-resistance grounding system (typically < 3 ) is required.

A grounding point (designated GND) should be located close to the mounting
position of the BRB radio boxes.
Each BRB will be connected to this grounding point, via the supplied
grounding cable. This will provide protection of the equipment against
harmful lightning conditions.
Coaxial cables
The coaxial cables, connecting the indoor units with the outdoor BRB boxes,
should be of coaxial 75-ohm type.
The maximum length of these cables depends on their quality and the
degradation that they impose to the IF signal.
Typical length of IF cable is 175 m (using RG-11 low-loss coaxial cable of 8.3
dB/ 100 m at 420 MHz attenuation).
NOTE
Proximity to
GSM (2G / 3G)
installations
Under no circumstance should the total attenuation (imposed

by the IF cable itself) exceed 15 dB.
GSM Cables:
The WiBAS coaxial cables must be spaced from neighboring GSM cables
and antennas for at least 30 cm.
The cable must be in good condition, without any visible breakings or
deterioration and properly terminated, as instructed in this manual.
Also, extra care must be taken during the cable unrolling from the bin, as
accidental twists may affect cables performance.
GSM Antennas:
When WiBAS and GSM equipment is to be collocated, BRB / BRA must be
installed on the same pole / mast, below or above the neighboring GSM
antennas and at a distance no less than 4 m.
If a different pole / mast is the only option, then the BRB should be installed
in such a way that it is located outside the -20 dB radiation pattern of all
neighboring 2G / 3G antennas, with a minimum horizontal distance of 4 m
between the pole (where the BRB / BRA is installed) and the poles
accommodating GSM antennas.
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Premises
requirements
The outdoor equipment, inclusive of the BRBs and the BRA antennas,
should be mounted on a wall, mast or on a tower.
The mast, onto which a BRB / BRA system is to be mounted, should be
perfectly perpendicular to allow correct alignment of the antenna.
For wall mounting installation:
- The wall-mounting surface should be cement or brick masonry.
- The holes, required for inserting the wall plugs (upats), should be drilled
at positions where no built-in cables are running.
Each antenna should point toward the covered geographical sector,
according to the planned co-ordinates. No obstacles should exist within the
antennas beaming lobes.
Access to the installation premises must be facilitated during the installation
period.
The roof must be engineered to bear the weight of the service personnel
and the outdoor equipment.
Appropriate cable conduits should exist for the routing of installed cables,
inclusive of the coaxial IF cable(s) connecting the indoor equipment with
the outdoor BRB boxes on the buildings roof.
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Wall-mounting
instructions
The mounting bracket (1), onto which the associated BRB/ BRA outdoor
system is to be installed (2), must be positioned on the proper building wall,
according to the co-ordinates of the geographical sector. The following
schematic illustrates the systems azimuth adjustment range for 15o elevation:
azimuth
axis
Main lobe
axis
Main lobe
axis
2
1
Main lobe
axis
Wall A
Zero
azimuth
axis
Wall B
Main lobe
axis
Center of Sector
Coverage Area
(North)
BRB/ BRAs Mounting Position

Wall A
Wall B
(West)
(North-West)
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3. Unpacking / Checking the Delivered Equipment
Introduction
This section describes the contents of the delivered WiBAS Base Station
equipment packaging.
NOTE
NOTE
For all the equipment delivered onsite, it is highly

recommended to note down the serial numbers (S/N) and the
models, and keep them for future reference.
Do not throw the packages and associated packing material (see
photo below) of the delivered items. These should be stored in a
safe place and kept in good condition for future re-use.
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Unpacking / Checking the Delivered Equipment, Continued
BRB package
contents
(Shown items below are per delivered BRB)
Item
Description
Mounting bracket with U-bolt pole fasteners attached.
BRB grounding cable (factory pre-terminated).
Cable ties (x2), black, for securing coaxial and grounding cables
on the pole.
BRB radio box.

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BRA package
contents
(Shown items below are per delivered BRA)
Item
Description
M5 locknut, DIN985, A2 (x4)
M5x25 screw, DIN913, A2 (x4) not to be used during the

installation (will be kept in a safe place as spares).
Waveguide gasket (O-ring) for positioning on BRAs flange.
BRA antenna.
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BRB labels
(On the side of BRB).
BRA labels
Item
Description
Minimum and maximum operating frequencies that can be used

for radio transmission & reception.
Radio box type (Base station).
Operating band (26 GHz).
Operating sub-band (C).
CE mark.
(On the side of BRA).
Item
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Description
Antenna model (BRA-2690V).
Polarization (vertical).
CE mark.
WiBAS
4. Installation Instructions
Introduction
Tightening
torques
This section provides detailed instructions on the outdoor installation of BRB

radio boxes with integrated BRA antennas. The whole installation for a single
BRB / BRA system requires:
Two installers (for the pole / wall mounting procedure).
Typically 1 hour (for complete assembly and installation).
The following table gives the maximum tightening torques that must be
applied for a safe and secure BRB / BRA installation:
Exceeding these values may result in breakages or
damages to equipment. If possible, use appropriate tools of
adjustable tightening torque, especially for points 3, 5 & 6.
Point
Description
Mechanical
Fixing
Tool Required
Maximum
Torque
Bracket fastening
points
M8 bolts
(x2)
Ratchet spanner
R.13
20 Nm
Azimuth / elevation
retention points
M8 bolts
(x2)
Ratchet spanner
R.13
20 Nm
Grounding point
M4 screw
Screwdriver PH3
2 Nm
U-bolt fastening
points
M8 nuts
(x4)
Ratchet spanner
R.13
15 Nm
Coaxial input 75
(RG-11)
F-Type
Ratchet spanner:
R.14
4.5 Nm
Flange fastening
points
M5 locknuts
(x4)
Ratchet spanner
R.8
5 Nm
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Procedures
The order of installation works to carry out onsite is as follows:

#
26
Procedure
Refer to
Page
Installing the mounting bracket.
27
Preparing BRB & BRA.
34
Assembling BRB & BRA.
37
Installing BRB / BRA assembly.
43
Pointing the BRA antenna.
44
Grounding the BRB.
46
Preparing the coaxial cable.
48
Installing the coaxial cable.
54
Fastening cables (pole mounting).
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Installing the Mounting Bracket
Introduction
The mounting bracket (supplied) is used for supporting:

One standalone BRB radio box, on a wall or mast
One BRB radio box with integrated BRA antenna, on a wall or mast
This bracket is installed first, prior to the installation of BRB / BRA.
Installation
options
Space-saving
four-sectored
BRS solution
The mounting bracket can be installed on a wall surface or a pole / mast:

Installation Option
Comments
Wall Mounting
Also consider the

prerequisites on page 20.
Pole / mast of diameter 1.9 D 2.3
Standalone BRB.
Two BRBs back-to-back.
Standalone BRB.
The following schematic depicts a four-sectored BRS arranged in a rightangled (90o) fashion. This solution is composed of four BRB / BRA systems
installed back-to-back (BRB #1 / BRB #3 and BRB #2 / BRB #4) to occupy
minimum height on the pole / mast, and when space is at a premium.
BRB #2
BRB #3
BRB #1
BRB #4
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Installing the Mounting Bracket, Continued
Preparation
The mounting bracket should coarsely point toward the right direction before
it is fixed on the pole/ mast. This ensures that no re-installation of the
mounting bracket will be needed.
An appropriate method is to install the mounting bracket so that its cantilever
(1) is perpendicular to the supporting plate (2) and is also pointing toward
the center of the azimuth angle of the respective geographical sector, as
shown below:
Sector
area
Azimuth
axis
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Wall mounting
procedure
(Option #1)
To install a mounting bracket onto a wall surface, proceed as follows:

Step
Action
Use a drilling machine (fitted with an 8 mm masonry drill bit) and

the following drill template to drill the holes in the wall surface.
See the following schematic depicting the mounting procedure, as

well as the list at the bottom with the accessories required for
installing the mounting bracket on a wall surface:
1
3
(The items 1, 2, 3 listed below are not supplied).

Item
Description
Qty
Wall plug (upat) 8 mm, plastic, type B.
Washer M5 DIN9021 (ext. D = 3xint. D).
Wood screw 5 x 50 mm, hex-headed, DIN 571.
Mounting bracket.
1
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Wall mounting
procedure
(Option #1)
(continued)
Step
Action
Insert the four wall plugs (1) in the drilled holes in the wall surface,
as shown in the preceding schematic.
Insert the four washers (2) and the four wood screws (3) through
the respective holes on the mounting bracket (4).
With the R.8 spanner, fully tighten the four screws to secure the
mounting bracket on the wall surface.
End of procedure.
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Mounting
procedure, pole
(1.9 D 2.3)
standalone
(Option #2)
To install the mounting bracket on a pole/ mast of diameter 1.9 D 2.3,

proceed as follows:
Step
Action
See the following schematic depicting the mounting procedure and

the list at the bottom with the (supplied) accessories required to
install the mounting bracket on the pole / mast.
Center the mounting bracket (2) at the chosen height on the pole/
mast and with the R.13 spanner fully tighten the four nuts (5)
symmetrically to avoid bracket displacement.
4 3
1
1
Item
Description
Qty
U-bolts
Mounting bracket
Washer M8 DIN 125
Grover M8 DIN 125A
Nut M8 DIN 934
End of procedure.
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Mounting
procedure, pole
(1.9 D 2.3)
back-to-back
(Option #3)
To install two mounting brackets back-to-back on a pole / mast (for back-toback installation of a pair of BRBs), proceed as follows:
Step
Action
See the following schematic depicting the mounting procedure and

the list at the bottom with the accessories required to install the two
mounting brackets on the pole/ mast (1).
2
1
3
4
(Items 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6 are not supplied).

Item
2
3
4
5
6
2
3
Description
Mounting bracket
Nut M8, DIN 934
Grover M8, DIN 125A
Washer M8, DIN 125
Bolt M8 x 90, hex-headed, DIN 931
Qty
2
4
4
4
4
For easy mounting, pre-assemble the whole construction before

installing it on the pole/ mast.
Center the mounting brackets (2) at the chosen height on the pole/
mast and with the R.13 spanner fully tighten the four nuts (3)
symmetrically to avoid displacement of mounting brackets.
End of procedure.
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Mounting
procedure, pole
(3.0 D 4.0)
(Option #4)
The following schematic depicts how to install the mounting bracket on a

mast of diameter 3.0 D 4.0, using the following installation kit:
BRB-INST-OPT (supplied as option)
During the tightening of the four screws (see schematic below, item 3),
apply a final torque of 15 Nm.
2
3
Mounting
bracket
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Preparing BRB & BRA
Introduction
This procedure concerns the preparation of BRB radio box and BRA antenna
prior to their assembly and positioning.
Procedure
To prepare the BRB / BRA, proceed as follows:

Step
Action
From the back of BRA, remove the amber adhesive tape protecting
the waveguide flange:
NOTE
To avoid dust from entering the BRAs exposed

flange, you need to proceed immediately to the
next steps to the final assembly with the BRB.
Pick up the supplied waveguide gasket (the O-ring found in BRB

packaging) and carefully install it completely into the groove at the
perimeter of the waveguide flange:
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Preparing BRB & BRA, Continued

Procedure
(continued)
Step
3
Action
At the back of the BRB radio box and over the factory-installed
protruding bolts (2), install the four M5 locknuts (1) (supplied).
Using only your hand, tighten each locknut a few turns, until
resistance is realized.
NOTE
Never unscrew the M5 locknuts after they are

tightened! They will lose their excellent water
tightness capabilities and will become obsolete.
1
2
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Preparing BRB & BRA, Continued

Procedure
(continued)
Step
4
Action
Using the R.13 spanner, install the BRB handle (3) and the
mounting bracket bolts (4) in the appropriate BRB positions,
according to the polarization of the BRA antenna:
Positioning (vertically-polarized BRA antenna):
Positioning (horizontally-polarized BRA antenna):
Item
1
Receptacle to connect the coaxial cable.
Orientation of BRBs rectangular flange.
BRBs transportation handle.
Long bolts (supplied) that will be used for fastening the

BRB / BRA onto the mounting bracket.
Short bolts (supplied) that will be used for fastening the

BRBs transportation handle.
End of procedure.
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Description
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Assembling BRB & BRA
Introduction
This procedure, which is to be carried out indoors, concerns the assembly of

BRA onto the BRB, prior to the installation on the pole / mast, or the wall
surface. The exact assembly procedure depends on the polarization of the
BRA antenna (vertical or horizontal).
Prior to proceeding, ensure that the amber adhesive tape
on the flange of BRA antenna has been removed, as
previously instructed.
NOTE
Procedure
(BRA vertically
polarized)
To carry out the assembly of a vertically-polarized BRA on the BRB, proceed

as follows:
Step
1
Action
On a stable and flat surface, position BRB and BRA side-by-side,
as shown below:
2
Item
Description
Orientation of BRAs antenna element.
BRA label.
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Assembling BRB & BRA, Continued

Procedure
(BRA vertically
polarized)
(continued)
Step
2
Action
1. Lift and position the BRA antenna over the BRBs flange
align the four openings at the back of BRA (a) over the
BRBs four installed locknuts, and lower BRA down to the
rectangular flange of BRB
2. Rotate the whole BRA counter-clockwise for approx. 30
degrees
3. Joggle around this position until BRA is seated down
properly this happens when the two protruding pins (b1)
on BRBs flange are inserted into the mating slots (b2)
underneath BRA
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Procedure
(BRA vertically
polarized)
(continued)
Step
Action
Ensure that the whole assembly is as shown below:
Using the R.8 spanner, carefully tighten the four pre-installed

locknuts (1) in a symmetrical fashion
Apply a maximum tightening torque of 5 Nm.
NOTE

End of procedure.
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Procedure
(BRA
horizontally
polarized)
To carry out the assembly of a horizontally-polarized BRA on the BRB,

proceed as follows:
Step
1
Action
On a stable and flat surface, position BRB and BRA side-by-side,
as shown below:
Item
Description
Orientation of BRAs antenna element.
BRA label.
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Procedure
(BRA
horizontally
polarized)
(continued)
Step
2
Action
1. Lift and position the BRA antenna over the BRBs flange
align the four openings at the back of BRA (a) over the
BRBs four installed locknuts, and lower BRA down to the
rectangular flange of BRB
2. Rotate the whole BRA counter-clockwise for approx. 30
degrees
3. Joggle around this position until BRA is seated down
properly this happens when the two protruding pins (b1)
on BRBs flange are inserted into the mating slots (b2)
underneath BRA
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Procedure
(BRA
horizontally
polarized)
(continued)
Step
Action
Ensure that the whole assembly is as shown below:
Using the R.8 spanner, carefully tighten the four pre-installed

locknuts (1) in a symmetrical fashion.
Apply a maximum tightening torque of 5 Nm.
NOTE
End of procedure.
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Installing BRB / BRA Assembly
Introduction
This procedure concerns the installation of BRB / BRA assembly onto the
pre-installed mounting bracket. The instructions given hereinafter show the
pole mounting installation, but are also valid for wall mounting installations.
Procedure
To carry out the installation of the assembled BRB / BRA onto the mounting
bracket, proceed as follows:
Step
Action
Using the R.13 spanner, unscrew the two M8 bolts / grovers /

washers located at the side of BRB.
Hold the whole assembly and re-install the two M8 bolts / grovers /
washers, as shown below:
Vertically-polarized BRA antenna:
Horizontally-polarized BRA antenna:
Tighten both bolts to secure the BRB / BRA assembly in place.

Apply a final torque of 20 Nm.
End of procedure.
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Pointing the BRA Antenna
Introduction
This procedure concerns the pointing of the BRA antenna toward the
assigned geographical sector.
Procedure
To carry out the pointing procedure, proceed as follows:

Step
1
Action
With the R.13 spanner, slightly loosen the bolts (1) and (2) on the
mounting bracket, so that the whole BRB/ BRA/ mounting bracket
system can be moved with a relative resistance, around both
elevation and azimuth axis.
Azimuth
axis
Elevation
axis
Position the inclinometer on top of the BRB box and move the
BRB/ BRA system up or down, until it reaches the planned
elevation angle.
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Pointing the BRA Antenna, Continued

Procedure
(continued)
Step
3
Action
Carefully re-tighten the elevation axis screw (see below).
With the R.13 spanner, apply a final 20 Nm tightening force.
Position the compass on top of the mounting bracket and rotate

the BRB/ BRA system left or right, until it reaches the planned
azimuth angle.
Carefully re-tighten the azimuth axis screw (see below).
With the R.13 spanner, apply a final 20 Nm tightening force.
End of procedure.
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Grounding the BRB
Introduction
This procedure concerns the connection of the BRB to a low-resistance

grounding system (< 3 ), as required for outdoor radio installations.
Procedure
Step
1
Action
Pick up the supplied grounding cable found in the packaging of
BRB. This cable is factory pre-terminated.
NOTE
The square terminal of the grounding cable will be

installed on the BRB.
Locate the grounding point onto the BRB.

Using the screwdriver PH3, unscrew from this position the M4 x 8

screw and its two grovers.
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Grounding the BRB, Continued

Procedure
(continued)
Step
4
Action
In the M4 x 8 screw (2), pass the first M4 grover (3), then the
square terminal (4) of the grounding cable, then the second M4
grover (3).
Re-place and fully tighten the M4 x 8 screw to secure the

grounding cable on the BRB box. Apply a maximum tightening
torque of 2 Nm.
Make use of the BRB-INST installation kit (refer to page 15), items
1, 5, 6 and 7, to properly terminate and install the other end of the
grounding cable onto the towers grounding terminal.
End of procedure.
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Preparing the Coaxial Cable
Introduction
This section concerns the termination of the coaxial 75 cable (RG-11) at

the BRB side. This cable will be used for interconnecting the BRB with the
indoor WiBAS Base Station unit.
RG-11
termination
procedure
To terminate the RG-11 coaxial cable, proceed as follows:

Step
Action
Insert the coaxial cable into the stripping tool as shown below
(lettering on tool face toward the incoming cable):
Cables end should protrude 1 mm (approx.) out of the tool:
1 mm
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Preparing the Coaxial Cable, Continued

RG-11
termination
procedure
(continued)
Step
Action
With your finger, rotate the tool around cable end, clockwise and
several times. Stop when you feel that resistance during rotation
is weakened.
Pull out the tool as shown below:
Outer sheath, braid, aluminum foil and inner insulation have now
been removed. Cable end is ready to be terminated:
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RG-11
termination
procedure
(continued)
Step
Action
Flare and evenly fold braid back and over the cable sheath.
DO NOT remove the exposed aluminum foil.
Tighten the F-type connector (for RG-11 coaxial cable) into the
mating head of the RG-11 termination tool.
Spot the see-through hole on the tool. It will be used for checking
proper termination later.
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RG-11
termination
procedure
(continued)
Step
Action
Insert and push the end of the coaxial cable into the F-type
connector.
10
Hold the tool and cable as shown below.

Rotate the tool head several turns, and simultaneously push the
cable into the tool.
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RG-11
termination
procedure
(continued)
Step
Action
11
Stop rotating when the connectors center pin is visible from the
see-through hole:
12
Unscrew and remove the connector from the tool. The

connectors center pin is now clearly visible from the side:
13
Open the handles of the RG-11 crimping tool and select the big
RG-11 head (this should face upward):
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RG-11
termination
procedure
(continued)
Step
Action
14
Install the F-type connector into the tools head. Then, fully close
the tools handles:
15
Cable termination is now complete. The connector should look

like below:
End of procedure.
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Installing the Coaxial Cable
Introduction
This section concerns the installation of the terminated coaxial cable onto the
BRB.
NOTE
Procedure
After completing the termination and installation of the

coaxial cable at the Base Station, it is strongly
recommended to place appropriate adhesive labels at both
ends of the cable, for easy identification of the assigned
sector at any time.
To install the terminated coaxial cable (RG-11) onto the BRB, proceed as
follows:
Step
1
Action
Using the appropriate ratchet spanner (R.14), install the F-type
connector of the terminated coaxial cable onto the BRBs mating
F-type receptacle. To locate, refer to photo on page 25.
Apply a maximum tightening torque of 4.5 Nm.
Use electrical tape (supplied) and wrap around the entire area
around the termination. Tightly apply sufficient length of tape.
Use the rubber tape (supplied) and cover the entire termination
area over the applied electrical tape.
Finally, apply a second layer of electrical tape to complete the

protection of the F-type connection.
End of procedure.
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Fastening Cables (Pole Mounting)
Introduction
This procedure concerns the fastening of cables when BRB / BRA are
installed on a pole / mast.
Procedure
Step
1
Action
Neatly arrange the coaxial (1) and grounding (2) cables as shown
below, always maintaining a safe radius for the coaxial cable
during bending:
Secure both cables on the pole with the two black cable ties (3)
found in the packaging of BRB.
End of procedure.
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Glossary
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BRB
Base station Radio Box.
BRA
Base station Radio Antenna.
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Preliminary Information .................................................................................................... 8

Unpacking / Checking the Delivered Equipment........................................................... 21

Installation Instructions .................................................................................................. 25

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The objective of this document is to provide detailed instructions on the

Base station Radio Box (BRB) 26 / 28 GHz

Base station Radio Antenna (BRA) 26 / 28 GHz(1)

This document is intended for technical personnel (installers) with experience

This document applies the following conventions:

This symbol means DANGER. The purpose of this symbol is to

A note calls your attention to important supplementary

INTRACOM S.A. TELECOM SOLUTIONS

High Gain BRA antenna (integrated into the BRB).

Hereby, INTRACOM S.A. TELECOM SOLUTIONS declares that the WiBAS

Disposal of old electrical and electronic equipment (applicable through the

WORKING ON THE BUILDINGS ROOF

PLUGGING/ UNPLUGGING COAXIAL CONNECTORS

Transportation & Storage Information

WiBAS equipment conforms to the following standard:

Relative Humidity (RH)

95 %, non-condensing (at +30 oC)

Rate of Temperature Change

WiBAS equipment conforms to the following standard:

Relative Humidity (RH)

95 %, non-condensing (at +33 oC)

Rate of Temperature Change

0.5 oC/ min.

This section includes the following preliminary information:

Overview of WiBAS outdoor installation.

Equipment order information.

Lists of required tools, kits & accessories.

Site prerequisites (prior to installation).

The following schematic depicts the typical installation of a WiBAS Base

Continued on next page

Installation Overview, Continued

(Shown below: standalone BRB / BRA)

Continued on next page

Installation Overview, Continued

F-Type receptacle, female, for connecting the coaxial cable

Grounding (GND) point, for connecting the BRB to the

Rectangular waveguide flange (protected with an amber

Base station Radio Box 26 GHz operating

Base station Radio Box 28 GHz operating

Base station Radio Antenna 26 GHz,

Base station Radio Antenna 26 GHz,

Base station Radio Antenna 28 GHz,

Tools, Kits & Accessories

Drilling machine fitted with 8 mm masonry

Continued on next page

Tools, Kits & Accessories, Continued

F-Type connector for RG-11 cable termination

Continued on next page

Tools, Kits & Accessories, Continued

(Available by INTRACOM TELECOM one kit is required per BRB).

To connect the BRB onto the grounding

Insulating tapes (x2)

For electrical insulation purposes.

Outdoor use rubber

To apply around the BRB coaxial input

Screws/ Nuts (x2)