ION-B Distributed Antenna System Training

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ION-B Basics
ION-B is an optical DAS capable of
transporting frequencies from 700
to 2700 MHz
Single Mode Fiber optics enable:
Wide bandwidth
Linearity and transparency
Best quality of any modulation format
Long distance
Minimum design and installation costs
Flexibility for future evolution
Modular approach enables scalable
investments
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ION-B Main Components
The modular master unit is located
with the BTS and connected via RF
interface. It can host various cards
including points of interface, RF to
optical converters, and passive
components

RF signals are transported to the
remote unit over single mode fiber
at 1310nm. The mixed copper-fiber
cable can provide remote DC power
to the remote units over the copper

The remote unit, which can be up to
3km away, has an optical to RF
converter, amplifier lineup,
duplexer, and one or two antenna
ports to be connected to the passive
coaxial cable network
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Master Unit: Main Technical Features
The Master Unit hosts 12 active auto-sensing slots (7TE x
4HE) for:
Local Units-up to 8 TFLNs
RF Interface and Combiner Modules
Monitoring Interface Unit-TSUN4
Extension Boards-Interconnect Links

Modular system: for example 700 PS, LMR 800, 850 Cellular, LMR 900, 1900 PCS, 1700
AWS,700 LTE SISO,MIMO
RF interface modules with integral attenuation/splitting/combining functions-TPOI
Automatic Gain Control (AGC) on optical link
Redundant power supply (option available)
Serial/Ethernet ports for supervision interface LMT/TSUN4
Automatic Level Control (ALC) on uplink
The TPRN14 subrack modules: TSUN4, TPOIs, Splitters/Combiners, TFLN
The Master Unit (4HE)
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Master Elements: TPRN Subrack
4HE (TPRNx) version
12 slots
AC and DC versions
Host any card in any slot
Microcontroller and I
2
CBUS
integrated in the backplane to
process, buffer, and control the
alarms of all plug-in cards
Integrated into AIMOS OMC

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Master Elements: Subrack
Subracks are provided with:
RS232 serial port to connect to the to a
laptop running LMT software
RS485 ports which can work as input or
output towards a RS485 bus. Each
subrack in the bus has to be assigned a
unique binary address,connect via CAT5
cables
Sub-D 15 poles male connector to
provide 4-opto-isolated input ports, a
summary of major and minor alarms, 2
relay ouput ports
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Master Elements: TPOI- Point of Interface
Active version
Triple band
Duplexed/Un-duplexed
inputs
Separate adjustable
attenuation for each band,
uplink and downlink
ALC protection
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Master Elements:TPOI
Attenuation can be set remotely
through LMT/Supervision system or
locally with the buttons
5 LEDs show status and alarm
informations
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Master Elements:TPOI
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Master Elements:TPOI
Downlink Insertion Loss 10 dB
Uplink Insertion Loss 0 dB
Maximum Input Power +33 dBm
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Master Elements: MIMO TPOI7/7
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Master Elements: MIMO TPOI7/7
Attenuation can be set remotely
through LMT/Supervision system or
locally with the buttons
It is used to adjust the signal level at
the TFLN input
In factory default insertion loss is 17
dB. It can be adjusted up to 0 dB
trough the LMT to cope with lower
eNodeB input signals
2 LEDs show status and alarm
informations

Used with the TFBM7/7 MIMO Booster
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Master Elements: MIMO TPOI7/7
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Master Elements: Optical Transceiver-TFLN
Status LEDs
UL RF
DL RF
Paired Optical
Connectors to
Remote Units
Aux. Port
Wideband 700 to 2700 MHz
Enabled Board Auto-Sensing
Supports up to 4 Remote Units
Supports any ION-B Remote Unit
Compact size: 4HE
Auxiliary Channel for Future Expansion
Comprehensive Diagnostics
Alarm Supervision
Low Power Consumption
Maximum RF input: 10 dBm composite power
Typical Composite power requirement= 0 dBm
per frequency band to achieve maximum remote
output power.
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700 to 2700 MHz frequency range
Wideband auxiliary channel
(700 to 2700 MHz)
3dB optical budget
Separate UL and DL single mode
fibers
Serving up to 4 remote units
Status LEDs

Master Elements: Optical Transceiver-TFLN
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Master Elements: Optical Transceiver-TFLN
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Master Elements: Optical Transceiver-TFLN
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Master Elements: TLCN2: 2-Way RF
Combiner/Splitter
The TLCN2 is a wideband 2-way RF combiner/splitter, designed to
distribute the signal coming from a donor BTS to the local units of
a BriteCell

system.
TLCN2 - 2-Way RF Combiner/Splitter
Frequency (MHz) 7001400 14002200 22002500
Impedance 50 Ohm
Insertion Loss 3.7 0.4 dB 4.1 0.5 dB 4.6 0.4 dB
Return Loss > 16 dB > 15 dB > 14 dB
Isolation > 17 dB > 20 dB > 18 dB
Max RF Power +24dBm
Connector SMA-female
Cable Jumper Kit 4 jumpers Sucoform86, SMA-male
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Master Elements: TLCN4: 4-Way RF
Combiner/Splitter
The TLCN4 is a wideband 4-way RF combiner/splitter, designed to
distribute the signal coming from a donor BTS to the local units of
a BriteCell

system.
TLCN4 - 4-Way RF Combiner/Splitter
Frequency (MHz) 7001400 14002200 22002500
Impedance 50 Ohm
Insertion Loss 7.4 0.4 dB 8.0 0.5 dB 8.4 0.4 dB
Return Loss > 15 dB > 14 dB > 13
Isolation > 19 dB > 18 dB > 17 dB
Max RF Power +24 dBm
Connector SMA-female
Cable Jumpers Kit 8 jumpers Sucoform86, SMA-male
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Master Elements: TLCN8-W: 8-Way
RF Combiner/Splitter
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Master Elements Options: Interconnect Link
The Interconnect Link allows to
group a cluster of remote
coverage systems at a common
BTS hotel providing consistent
advantages in terms of
management and maintenance
Master/slave Interconnect Link
modules enable the connection
of two fully populated sub-racks
in a star configuration at a
distance of up to 20 km, 10dB
optical budget
BTS Hotel
I-Link
I-Link
I-Link
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Master Elements Options: Interconnect Link
Master and Slave Interconnect Link Components
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Master Elements Options: Interconnect
Link Key Features
Multi-band
One or two fibers bi-directional optical link for distances up to 20 km,
10 dB optical budget
Virtual 0 dB loss link guaranteed by a 10 dB AGC range
Direct connection to up to 8 TFLN master optical TRXs with integrated
8-way splitter/combiner
Built-in modem for a complete alarm integration into ION-B standard
bus (10.7 MHz auxiliary channel)

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Master Elements Options: Interconnect
Link System Performances
I-LINK Specifications ION-B Specifications with I-LINK
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Master Elements Options: Remote Power
Supply
TRSN13-1, TRSN13-3
1 removable 600W AC/DC or DC/DC power
supply
Optional 1 additional 600W AC/DC or DC/DC
for redundancy or additional power
12 controlled outputs (2.5 A fuse, output
current measurement)
1 non controlled output (30 W maximum)
Integrated into the supervision system
(possibility to remotely switch off RUs)
TRSN6-1
1 removable 900W AC/DC power supply
6 non controlled twin outputs (2.5 A fuse)
Not integrated into supervision system

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Master Elements Options: Remote Power
Supply
TRSN13-1 PS,12+1 OUT,600W,VAC TO -48,19"x1HE
TRSPM-1 AC/DC PS MODULE,600W
TRSN13-3 PS,12+1 OUT,600W,-48 TO -48,19"x1HE
TRSPM-3 DC/DC PS MODULE,600W
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Master Elements Options: Remote
Supervision Unit-TSUN4
AIMOS compatibility-SNMP
System software for both ION-B and ION-M
systems
ION-B device library updates via web interface
Local and Remote Access via web browser
Summary Alarm Contacts
External In/Out Alarm Contacts
Direct Access via Keyboard and Monitor
Overall System Status Indicator
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Master Elements: Maximum Design
Flexibility
TFAM-Medium Power Remote Unit
TFAH-High Power Remote Unit
Local Unit - TFLN
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ION-B Remote Units
Single and multi-band models
Low, medium, and high power
versions
Automatic Gain Control (AGC) for
optical loss compensation
Blocking protection with UL
Automatic Level Control (ALC)
Wideband auxiliary channel (700-
2700MHz) for system expansion
Status LEDs and remote alarm
supervision
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ION- B TFAM 85/19
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Case B Remote Units
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ION- B TFAM 85/19
ION- B TFAM 85/19
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TFAH-US4B
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TFAH-US4B
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TFAH-US7B
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TFAH-US7B
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ION-B Extension Units
SISO/MIMO system upgrades
Medium power versions
Power correction through Automatic
Level Control (ALC) at start-up
1 or 2 antenna ports (selectable
through external dip-switches)
External alarm output to allow
monitoring through the remote unit
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Extension Units: Product Portfolio
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TFBM7-700 LTE SISO Extension Unit
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Case B Extension Units
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TFBM7-700 LTE SISO Extension Unit
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TFBM7-700 LTE SISO Extension Unit
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TFBM7/7-700 LTE MIMO Extension Unit
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Case R2 Extension Units
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TFBM7/7-700 LTE MIMO Extension Unit
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TFBM7/7-700 LTE MIMO Extension Unit
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850 MHz BTS
1900 MHz BTS
TPOI85/17/19
RF DL
RF UL
Cellular
PCS
AWS
TLCN4
RF DL
RF UL
RF 1
RF 2
RF 3
RF 4
TFLN2504
RF DL
RF UL
OPT 1
OPT 2
OPT 3
OPT 4
TFLN2504
RF DL
RF UL
OPT 1
OPT 2
OPT 3
OPT 4
TFLN2504
RF DL
RF UL
OPT 1
OPT 2
OPT 3
OPT 4
TFLN2504
RF DL
RF UL
OPT 1
OPT 2
OPT 3
OPT 4
TLCN2
RF DL
RF UL
RF 1
RF 2
Optical
Fiber
Coaxial Cable
Additional Remote Units
TFAM85/19
OPT DL
OPT UL
RF (UL/DL)
RF (UL/DL)
AUX
AUX
Modules installed in TPRN14 Subrack
TPOI7/7
RF DL
RF UL
700 #2
700 #1
700 MHz BTS
Path #1
700 MHz BTS
Path #2
TFBM7/7
RF (UL/DL)
RF (UL/DL)
AUX
AUX
CBC
CBC
2-way
2-way
Optical
Fiber
Coaxial Cable
TFAM85/19
OPT DL
OPT UL
RF (UL/DL)
RF (UL/DL)
AUX
AUX
TFBM7/7
RF (UL/DL)
RF (UL/DL)
AUX
AUX
CBC
CBC
2-way
2-way
TFBM7/7-700 LTE MIMO Extension Unit
TFBM7/7 MIMO Booster
is used with the TPOI7/7
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Remote Unit External Power Supply Adapter
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Master Unit Installation Guidelines
Design the system to meet the subrack power
requirement:
75 watts for AC versions (TPRN14, TPRN24)
100 watts for DC version (TPRN34)
Use passive subrack (TPRN04) if it is needed to house
only passive equipment in order to optimize the system
cost
Dont house more than 8 TFLNs in one subrack
Alternate active and passive cards as much as possible to
allow good air flow inside the subrack
Leave 1HE free above and below subracks

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ION-B Component Power Requirements
TFLN - 9 Watts
TPOI Dual Band-4 Watts. TriBand-6 Watts
TSUN4 - 12 Watts
TPOI7/7 - 20 Watts
ILINK Master - 12 Watts
ILINK Slave - 31 Watts
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ION-B System Example
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Point of Interface (BTS to TPOI)
GSM 850 BTS
(Duplexed)
TX1/RX1 TX2/RX2
GSM 1990 BTS
(Duplexed)
TX1/RX1 TX2/RX2
UMTS 850 Node-B
(Duplexed)
TX1/RX1 Tx2/Rx2
UMTS 1900 Node-B
(Duplexed)
TX1/RX1 Tx2/Rx2

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TFLN
AUX MAIN
UL
1 3
2 4
DL
DL
TX
UL
RX
- 4 -
- 3 -
- 2 -
- 1 -
TFLN
AUX MAIN
UL
1 3
2 4
DL
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TX
UL
RX
- 4 -
- 3 -
- 2 -
- 1 -
TLCN2
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TPOI
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UL
PCS1900E
UL DL
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CELL850
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UL
AWS1700
TLCN4
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TPOI
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PCS1900E
UL DL
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AWS1700
TFLN
AUX MAIN
UL
1 3
2 4
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TX
UL
RX
- 4 -
- 3 -
- 2 -
- 1 -
TFLN
AUX MAIN
UL
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2 4
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RX
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ION-B System Example
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TFAH-US7B
Bands Supported
Comm700 SISO
LMR800
Cellular850
LMR900
PCS1900
AWS2100 SISO
WiMAX
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TPOI for TFAH-US7B
Note: WiMAX omitted
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TFAH-US7B and TFBM7/7 (MIMO)
Bands Supported
Comm700 MIMO
LMR800
Cellular850
LMR900
PCS1900
AWS2100 SISO
WiMAX
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TPOI for TFAH-US7B and TFBM7/7
Note: WiMAX omitted
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TFAH-US7B and TFBM7/70
Bands Supported
Comm700 SISO
PS700
LMR800
Cellular850
LMR900
PCS1900
AWS2100 SISO
WiMAX
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TPOI for TFAH-US7B and TFBM7/70
Note: WiMAX omitted
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TFAH-US7B and TFAH-US7/17
Bands Supported
Comm700 MIMO
LMR800
Cellular850
LMR900
PCS1900
AWS2100 MIMO
WiMAX
Path 1
Path 2
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TPOI for TFAH-US7B and TFAH-US7/17
Note: WiMAX omitted
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System Startup: Checks
Before turning up the system make sure that:
Master unit has been configured and modules connected with RF jumpers
according to the design

All TFLN fibers have been connected to the Remote Units

All Remote power supplies haver been connected

Each Remote Unit has been connected to the coverage antennas

TSUN4 (if present) has been housed in the master unit TPRN subrack

A unique address has been set for each TPRN subrack in the system
through the dip-switches on the backplane and subracks have been daisy
chained via RS485 bus CAT5 cables

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System Startup
1. Switch on the Remote units
Initially both LEDs turns on. Red LED will switch off as soon as the TFLN is
turned on (DL optical power OK and no alarms) and only the green LED
remains on indicating proper power supply voltage
2. Switch on the Master unit
The TFLN initiates the discovery phase signalled by general alarm LED
blinking to identify and collect status information from the connected
Remote Units (if not check wether the Remote Unit discovery has been
disabled or is disconnected)
During the Discovery Process, RF system functionalities are not affected
3. Verify masking of unused TFLN optical ports (1,2,3,4 LEDs) and
unused TPRN slots via LMT / TSUN4 software in order to avoid
meaningless alarms, done automatically during Discovey Process
4. Check system alarm status via the LMT or TSUN4 software
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Optical Link Characteristics
Optical budget: 3dB typical

Splice loss: 0.1dB typical

Connector loss: 0.4dB typical

Wide linear bandwidth

Broadband laser noise (-138dBm/Hz)

RF loss = 2 times optical loss
(1dB optical loss = 2 dB RF signal loss)
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Localizing Fiber Faults
Fiber Testing:

OTDR measurements need to be made with 8 connectors APC

Optical Power measurements need to use APC connectors

Non-angled (PC) and angled connectors (APC) cannot be
mated

Fiber can be looped back at the remote with a fiber patch adapter.
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ION-B System Fiber Installation Requirements
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Alarm/Status Communication
ION-B BriteCell Plus LMT-Local Maintenance Terminal Software
LMT software is installed a PC and
is connected to the TPRN14
subrack RS232 port via a RS232
serial cable
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Alarm/Status Communication
ION-B BriteCell Plus LMT
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Alarm/Status Communication
ION-B BriteCell Plus LMT
Quick Configuration
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Alarm/Status Communication
ION-B BriteCell Plus LMT
Advanced Configuration
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Alarm/Status Communication
ION-B BriteCell Plus TSUN 4
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Comprehensive System Management:
Remote Connection via TCP/IP to TSUN4
Modem is
provisioned with
Static IP address
for remote access
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Alarm/Status Communication
ION-B BriteCell Plus TSUN 4-Login- Local Connection
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Alarm/Status Communication
ION-B BriteCell Plus TSUN 4-Login
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Alarm/Status Communication-TSUN4
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TSUN4 Status
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ION-B System Component Discovery
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ION-B System Inventory
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TPRN Subrack Status
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TPRN Subrack Parameters
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TPRN Subrack Troubleshooting
In case a degradation of the +12 Vdc power supply occurs (below an
in factory set threshold), TPRN is automatically switched to standby
mode to preserve system integrity (avoiding overcurrent issues on the
hosted boards)
In case TPRN24 is used (redundant power supply) a degradation of
the +12 Vdc power supply results in an automatic switching from main
to spare converter. Only if also the spare power supply is degraded
the TPRN turns to standby mode
Reboot is needed after the power supply functionalities are restored
Each TPRN slot can automatically detect the active module presence.
If the module is detected but TPRN cannot communicate with it, an
I
2
CBus alarm is activated
Turn off the TPRN subrack when installing and uninstalling modules
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TPRN Subrack Alarms
TSUN Alarm Code description Alarm Description Active LED Supervision Priority Level Action Recommended Priority
Redundant supply active (only for
redundant power supply versions)
Backup power supply activated YELLOW MAJOR Return the unit MINOR
Power Supply alarm
There is a degradation on the
power supply provided to the
boards
RED MAJOR Return the unit MAJOR
I2CBUS bus error
Internal I2CBUS communication
malfunction
YELLOW CRITICAL
Check if the fault is on the
unit (see Supervision
System). If not, return the
unit
MINOR
Temperature alarm Over-temperature alarm YELLOW MINOR
Check ventilation and
environment
MINOR
Aux input alarm nr0
The device connected to the
input alarm port 0 caused an
alarm condition
RED CRITICAL
Check the status of the
connected device
-
Aux input alarm nr1
The device connected to the
input alarm port 1 caused an
alarm condition
RED MAJOR
Check the status of the
connected device
-
Aux input alarm nr2
The device connected to the
input alarm port 2 caused an
alarm condition
RED MINOR
Check the status of the
connected device
-
Aux input alarm nr3
The device connected to the
input alarm port 3 caused an
alarm condition
RED WARNING
Check the status of the
connected device
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TFLN Status
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TFLN Parameters
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TFLN Troubleshooting
If TFLN general alarm red LED (flash symbol ) is on:
Replace the TFLN unit

If one of the TFLN 1,2,3,4 red LED is on:
Check that the SC/APC optical connectors/adapters are clean
Chech Remote Unit red LED. If it is on there is an issue with the
Remote Unit, troubleshoot it
Check UL optical fiber.
Measure Pin and Pout on the UL fiber and compare with the expected
attenuation to see if any problem should have occured in the UL
optical link.
In case UL optical fiber attenuation is exceeding 4 dB, the system is
not able to compensate for the optical loss and the UL optical fiber
link needs to be repaired

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TFLN Alarms
Alarm Code
(TSUN description)
Alarm description Active LED
Supervision Priority
Level
Action Recommended
Priority
Level
RXx optical power fail
The optical power received on the
UL1 is too low and cant no more be
compensated
RED (LEDx) CRITICAL
Check the ULx fiber and the
Remote Unit laser status
MAJOR
RXx AGC out of range
The optical power received is under
the allowed 3dB optical loss but it can
be compensated
NONE MINOR Clean optical connectors MINOR
Major Remote Unit 1 Alarm from RU1 RED (LED1) - Check Remote Unit status MAJOR
Major Remote Unit 2 Alarm from RU2 RED (LED2) - Check Remote Unit status MAJOR
Major Remote Unit 3 Alarm from RU3 RED (LED3) - Check Remote Unit status MAJOR
Major Remote Unit 4 Alarm from RU4 RED (LED4) - Check Remote Unit status MAJOR
DL laser alarm A fault occurs on the DL laser RED ( ) MAJOR Return the unit MAJOR
UL RF alarm HW failure on the UL RF section RED ( ) MAJOR Return the unit MAJOR
DL RF alarm HW failure on the DL RF section RED ( ) CRITICAL Return the unit MAJOR
Board failure alarm General failure on board RED ( ) MAJOR Return the unit MAJOR
Temperature alarm Over-temperature alarm NONE MINOR
Check ventilation and
environment
MINOR
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Active TPOI Status
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Active TPOI Parameters
Verify the correct
RF output power
per design
documentation
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Active TPOI Alarms
Alarm Code
(TSUN description)
Alarm description Active LED
Supervision Priority
Level
Action Recommended
Priority
Level
Over Power Band 1
Band 1 RF input power exceeds
the absolute maximum composite
input power
RED
(band 1)
MAJOR Reduce input power MAJOR
Over Power Band 2
Band 2 RF input power exceeds
the absolute maximum composite
input power
RED
(band 2)
MAJOR Reduce input power MAJOR
Over Power Band 3
Band 3 RF input power exceeds
the absolute maximum composite
input power
RED
(band 3)
MAJOR Reduce input power MAJOR
Overdrive/ALC Limiting Band 1
Band 1 RF output power exceeds
the defined Overdrive Threshold
NONE MINOR Reduce input power MINOR
Overdrive/ALC Limiting Band 2
Band 1 RF output power exceeds
the defined Overdrive Threshold
NONE MINOR Reduce input power MINOR
Overdrive/ALC Limiting Band 3
Band 1 RF output power exceeds
the defined Overdrive Threshold
NONE MINOR Reduce input power MINOR
UL Band 1 alarm Uplink RF stage malfunctioning
RED
(band 1)
CRITICAL Return the unit MAJOR
UL Band 2 alarm Uplink RF stage malfunctioning
RED
(band 2)
CRITICAL Return the unit MAJOR
UL Band 3 alarm Uplink RF stage malfunctioning
RED
(band 3)
CRITICAL Return the unit MAJOR
Vcc alarm
Internal RF stage power supply
malfunctioning
RED (general) MJOR Return the unit MAJOR
Power Supply alarm Subrack power supply failure RED (general) MAJOR
Check power supply provided
by the subrack and in case
replace it
MAJOR
Temperature alarm Over-temperature alarm NONE WARNING
Check ventilation and
environment
MINOR
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MIMO TPOI Alarms
Alarm Code
(TSUN description)
Alarm description Active LED
Supervision Priority
Level
Action Recommended
Priority
Level
Over Power
RF input power exceeds the absolute
maximum composite input power
RED MAJOR Reduce input power MAJOR
Overdrive/ALC Limiting
RF output power exceeds the
defined Overdrive Threshold
NONE MINOR Reduce input power MINOR
UL MIMO Ch.1 RF alarm
UL Ch.1 RF stage malfunctioning or
synchronization missing
RED CRITICAL
Check RF cables. If ok, try
rebooting the unit, if no changes
return the unit
MAJOR
UL MIMO Ch.2 RF alarm
UL Ch.2 RF stage malfunctioning or
synchronization missing
RED CRITICAL
Check RF cables. If ok, try
rebooting the unit, if no changes
return the unit
MAJOR
DL MIMO Ch.1 RF alarm
DL Ch.1 RF stage malfunctioning or
synchronization missing
RED CRITICAL
Check RF cables. If ok, try
rebooting the unit, if no changes
return the unit
MAJOR
DL MIMO Ch.2 RF alarm
DL Ch.2 RF stage malfunctioning or
synchronization missing
RED CRITICAL
Check RF cables. If ok, try
rebooting the unit, if no changes
return the unit
MAJOR
Vcc alarm Internal power supply malfunctioning RED MJOR Return the unit MAJOR
Power Supply alarm Subrack power supply failure RED MAJOR
Check power supply provided by
the subrack and in case replace
it
MAJOR
Temperature alarm Over-temperature alarm NONE WARNING
Check ventilation and
environment
MINOR
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Remote Unit Status
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Remote Unit Troubleshooting
If Remote Unit red LED is on:
Check if any external equipment is connected to the Remote Unit and
it is working properly (see next slide)
Check that the SC/APC optical connectors/adapters are clean
Check DL optical fiber.
Measure Pin and Pout on the DL fiber and compare with the expected
attenuation to see if any problem have occured in the DL optical link.
In case DL optical fiber attenuation is exceeding 4 dB, the system is
not able to compensate for the optical loss and the DL optical fiber
link needs to be repaired
Try swapping DL and UL fibers or Remote units to determine the
cause of the alarm.
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Remote Unit Alarms
ALARM CODE (TSUN) ALARM DESCRIPTION
Active
LED
SUPERVISION
PRIORITY LEVEL
ACTION
RECOMMENDED
PRIORITY LEVEL
(subrack)
Antenna DC loop alarm ALWAYS OK
DL optical power fail
1

The optical power received on the DL is too
low and can not be compensated
RED MAJOR
Check the DL fibre and
the TFLN laser
status
MAJOR
AGC out of range
1

The optical power received is under the
allowed 3dB optical loss but it can be
compensated
NONE WARNING Clean optical connectors MINOR
DL RF alarm
in Band x
(one for each RU band)
HW failure on the DL low band RF section RED CRITICAL Return the unit MAJOR
WiMax Synchronization Lost
alarm
The synch signal is not present RED MAJOR
Check the master unit
synch signal. If it is
ok return the unit
MAJOR
External 1 alarm
Alarm on the device connected to alarm-
contact 1
RED MAJOR
Check external device
or alarm connection
MAJOR
External 2 alarm
Alarm on the device connected to alarm-
contact 2
RED MAJOR
Check external device
or alarm connection
MAJOR
Power supply alarm
UPS HW failure or malfunction.
RF is turned OFF
RED MAJOR
Check external PSU. If it
works properly,
replace the unit
MAJOR
Internal BUS alarm
A malfunctioning on the digital part involves
a fault in monitoring functionalities
RED CRITICAL Return the unit MAJOR
Sensor fail
An I
2
CBUS failure may result in a wrong
temperature reading
NONE MINOR Return the unit MINOR
Temperature alarm Over-temperature alarm NONE WARNING
Check ventilation and
environment
MINOR
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Extension Unit Alarms
ALARM CODE ALARM DESCRIPTION
ACTIVE
LED
ACTION RECOMMENDED
PRIORITY LEVEL
(subrack)
DL ALC overpower Power has increased the ALC range RED Check the RF power MAJOR
Synchronism Fault Synchronism has been loosen RED
Check master unit and the
fiber. If it works properly,
replace the unit
MAJOR
PLL alarm PLL is not locked to the frequency RED Return the unit MAJOR
Power supply alarm UPS HW failure or malfunction. RED
Check external PSU. If it
works properly, replace
the unit
MAJOR
External alarms of the Extension Units must be cabled to the external alarms
of the corresponding Remote Units
If the red LED of the Extension Unit is switched on, the alarm is reported back
to the Remote Unit as External Alarm with no further details
Check the Master Unit for Synchronization (TPOI7/7 & MIMO EU) and RF
power levels.
If they are ok, the unit needs to be sent back for repair
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Alarm/Status History
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ION-B Reference Documentation
ION-B Users Manual
TSUN4 Software Manual
LMT Users Manual
ION-B System Datasheet
ION-B Remote Unit Datasheets
TPOI Users Manual
TRSN Power Supply Users Manual
Project Design Close Out Package documentation
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