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Installing and Cabling

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Table of Contents
This document has 26 pages

Summary of changes..................................................................... 6

1 Introduction to installing IPAA 64T64R n78 200 W........................ 7

2 Overview of IPAA 64T64R n78 200 W........................................... 8

3 Unpacking the delivery...................................................................9

3.1 Content of IPAA 64T64R n78 200 W delivery................................ 9

4 IPAA 64T64R n78 200W minimum clearances............................ 11

5 Installation tools and equipment...................................................13

6 Lifting IPAA...................................................................................14

7 Installing AirScale IPAA 64T64R n78 200 W on a pole................15

7.1 Installing base module onto a pole...............................................15
7.2 Installing top module onto a pole................................................. 19

8 Cabling the IPAA.......................................................................... 24

8.1 Connecting the grounding cable.................................................. 24
8.2 Connecting the RF cable..............................................................26

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List of Figures
Figure 1 IPAA overview...................................................................................... 8
Figure 2 IPAA delivery contents..........................................................................9
Figure 3 Front view IPAA clearance access......................................................11
Figure 4 Side view IPAA clearance access...................................................... 12
Figure 5 Installation tools and equipment......................................................... 13
Figure 6 Base-module lifting............................................................................. 14
Figure 7 Top-module lifting............................................................................... 14
Figure 8 Fixing adaptor plates on the base module..........................................15
Figure 9 Tightening eight M8 nuts.................................................................... 16
Figure 10 Fixing mounting brackets on adaptor plates.......................................16
Figure 11 Tightening first M12 nuts.................................................................... 17
Figure 12 Tightening remaining M12 nuts.......................................................... 17
Figure 13 Fixing rear brackets............................................................................ 18
Figure 14 Closing mounting brackets................................................................. 18
Figure 15 Tightening first M12 nuts.................................................................... 19
Figure 16 Tightening remaining M12 nuts.......................................................... 19
Figure 17 Fixing mounting brackets on the adaptor........................................... 20
Figure 18 Tightening first M12 nuts.................................................................... 20
Figure 19 Tightening remaining M12 nuts.......................................................... 21
Figure 20 Correct distance between brackets.................................................... 22
Figure 21 Closing mounting brackets................................................................. 22
Figure 22 Tightening first M12 nuts.................................................................... 23
Figure 23 Tightening remaining M12 nuts.......................................................... 23
Figure 24 Nokia AirScale MAA interfaces...........................................................24
Figure 25 Grounding the radio unit..................................................................... 25
Figure 26 Connecting RF cables........................................................................ 26

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List of Tables
Table 1 Content of IPAA delivery.....................................................................10
Table 2 Installation tools and materials for IPAA............................................. 13
Table 3 Interfaces............................................................................................24

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Summary of changes
A list of changes between document issues. You can navigate through the respective
changed topics.

This is the first issue of the document.

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1 Introduction to installing IPAA 64T64R n78

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Information on Nokia AirScale IPAA 64T64R n78 200 W

This document covers installation instructions for the Nokia IPAA 64T64R n78 200 W
module consisting of:
• IPAA AEQE_I AirScale PAA 64T64R n78 200W (475314A)
• IPAA Base Module for 2.1m 2L6H (CS7801001)
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2 Overview of IPAA 64T64R n78 200 W

General information on Nokia AirScale IPAA 64T64R n78 200 W

AirScale IPAA 64T64R n78 200 W overview

Figure 1 IPAA overview

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For IPAA pole information, see Installing AirScale IPAA 64T64R n78 200 W on a pole.

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3 Unpacking the delivery

Before you start
Unpack and carefully check the delivery before the installation to make sure that all the
required items are available and undamaged.

Procedure

1 Carefully check the contents of the delivery.

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2 Remove the items from the package.

3 Check that the delivery is complete and undamaged.

4 Recycle the packaging material.

5 Proceed to the module installation procedure.

3.1 Content of IPAA 64T64R n78 200 W delivery

List of delivered items

Figure 2 IPAA delivery contents

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Table 1 Content of IPAA delivery

Delivery Code Content
Content of the main delivery 475314A.X22 IPAA AEQE_I AirScale PAA
64T64R n78 200W
CS7801001.04 IPAA Base Module for 2.1m
2L6H
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4 IPAA 64T64R n78 200W minimum clearances

Information on the minimum clearances and recommended maintenance space when
installing Nokia AirScale IPAA.

Flat mount minimum clearances for thermal dissipation

Figure 3 Front view IPAA clearance access

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Figure 4 Side view IPAA clearance access

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5 Installation tools and equipment

Installation tools and equipment in IPAA installing options.

Figure 5 Installation tools and equipment

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Table 2 Installation tools and materials for IPAA

Tool Type/Description
Torque wrench 25-80 Nm (18.44 - 59 ft-lb)
Torque screwdriver 4.3 Nm (38 in-lb)
Socket 13 mm, 19 mm
Crow foot spanner 19 mm
Torx bit T25

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6 Lifting IPAA
Information on safe lifting of IPAA unit.

f WARNING! Risk of personal injury

The radio unit is heavy.
Additional personnel or lifting equipment might be needed when the MAA unit is moved,
unpacked, or hung. In addition, follow any local regulations applicable to the installation.
Make sure the unit bracket screws are torqued properly when brackets are lifted
attached to the module.
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Figure 6 Base-module lifting

Figure 7 Top-module lifting

w NOTICE: To secure radome and connectors at the bottom, keep the bottom part of the
delivery package with the product until you lift the unit.

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7 Installing AirScale IPAA 64T64R n78 200 W on

a pole
Information about installing top and base-module on a pole

For more information about base module installation, see Installing base module onto a
pole.
For more information about top module installation, see Installing top module onto a
pole.
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7.1 Installing base module onto a pole

Instructions for installing a passive antenna on a pole

Equipment preconditions
You need the following:
Passive antenna
Upper and lower mounting bracket
Tools:
Torque wrench
13 mm socket
19 mm socket
19 mm crow foot spanner

Procedure

1 Assemble the upper and lower adaptor plate on the base module by using eight M8x25
screws, eight flat washers, eight split washers, and eight M8 nuts.

Figure 8 Fixing adaptor plates on the base module

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2 Tighten M8 nuts to torque 25 Nm (18.44 ft-lb).

Figure 9 Tightening eight M8 nuts

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3 Assemble the upper and lower mounting bracket on adaptor plates by using four M12
screws, four flat washers, and four M12 nuts.

Figure 10 Fixing mounting brackets on adaptor plates

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4 Tighten first four M12 nuts to torque 50 Nm (36.88 ft-lb).

Figure 11 Tightening first M12 nuts

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5 Assemble second set of four M12 nuts.

6 Tighten four M12 nuts to torque 35 Nm (25.81 ft-lb).

Figure 12 Tightening remaining M12 nuts

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7 Assemble the upper and lower rear bracket on one of M12 screws by using four flat
washers and eight M12 nuts.

Figure 13 Fixing rear brackets

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8 Lift the base module on to the pole.

For more information about lifting, see Lifting IPAA.

9 Place the base module next to the pole.

10 Close the upper and lower rear bracket.

Figure 14 Closing mounting brackets

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11 Tighten first four M12 nuts to torque 80 Nm (59 ft-lb)

Figure 15 Tightening first M12 nuts

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12 Tighten remaining four M12 nuts to torque 35 Nm (25.81 ft-lb).

Figure 16 Tightening remaining M12 nuts

7.2 Installing top module onto a pole

Instructions for installing AEQE_I on a pole

Equipment preconditions
You need the following:
AEQE_I unit

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Upper and lower mounting bracket

Tools:
Torque wrench
19 mm socket
19 mm crow foot spanner

Procedure

1 Assemble the upper and lower mounting bracket on the adaptor bracket using four
M12x40 screws, four flat washers, and four M12 nuts.
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Figure 17 Fixing mounting brackets on the adaptor

2 Tighten four M12 nuts to torque 50 Nm (36.88 ft-lb).

Figure 18 Tightening first M12 nuts

3 On the upper and lower bracket assemble four M12 nuts.

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4 Tighten four M12 nuts to torque 35 Nm (25.81 ft-lb).

Figure 19 Tightening remaining M12 nuts

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5 Open the upper and lower rear bracket from one M12X250 screw each. Keep two
washers and four M12 nuts in a safe place for mounting on a pole.

6 Lift the AEQE_I unit on to the pole.

For more information about lifting, see Lifting IPAA.

7 Place AEQE_I unit next to a pole so that the bottom edge of the MAA end cap is
between the top edge and the bottom edge of the PAA end cap.

Support top-module vertically to align correct clearance between end caps. Check
dimension between brackets to ensure clearance.

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Figure 20 Correct distance between brackets

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8 Close the upper and lower rear bracket.

Figure 21 Closing mounting brackets

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9 Tighten first M12 nuts to torque 80 Nm (59 ft-lb).

Figure 22 Tightening first M12 nuts

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10 Tighten second set of M12 nuts to torque 35 Nm (25.81 ft-lb).

Figure 23 Tightening remaining M12 nuts

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8 Cabling the IPAA

Once you complete the installation, connect the Nokia Airscale MAA unit according to
the cabling principles.

Figure 24 Nokia AirScale MAA interfaces

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Table 3 Interfaces
Interface Label on the HW Connector type Number of interfaces
Optical interface OPT SFP28 2
Power connector DC IN APPC AirScale2 55A 1
DC plug 10-16 mm2
External Alarm and EAC MDR26 1
Control
Remote Extension RAE 8-Pin Circular 1
Antenna
Ground 2 x M5 1
1 x M8

8.1 Connecting the grounding cable

Equipment preconditions
You need the following:
Tools:

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Torque screwdriver
T25 torx bit

• Connect the grounding cable.

Figure 25 Grounding the radio unit

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g Note: Install the grounding cable according to the local regulations. For example,
use an M8 bolt in Europe or 2 x M5 bolts in USA (needs to be provided locally).
Tighten M8 bolts to 20 Nm (14.75 ft-lb) and M5 bolts to 4.3 Nm (38 in-lb).

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8.2 Connecting the RF cable

Procedure

1 Connect RF cables.

Figure 26 Connecting RF cables

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f CAUTION! Do not use the end cap cover.

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