Installing RBS

RBS 6501

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

31/1531-LZA 701 6001 Uen H

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Contents

1 Introduction 1

2 Prerequisite 2
2.1 Documentation 2
2.2 Equipment 2
2.3 Conditions 4
2.4 Resting the RBS 5

3 Unpacking and Checking Materials 6

4 Preparing for Installation 7

4.1 Scanning Barcode 7
4.2 Installing the Cover Plate (Optional) 7
4.3 Attaching the Front Solar Shield 8
4.4 Installing Mounting Bolts 8
4.5 Mounting the TX-Monitor (Optional) 8
4.6 Mounting the Semi-integrated Omni Antennas (Optional) 9

5 Installing Mounting Brackets 10

5.1 Direct Mounting 10
5.2 Using mUnit Base Mount (Optional) 11

6 Mounting the RBS 13

7 Connecting the Cables 15

7.1 Opening the Tamper-proof Cover 15
7.2 Connecting the Non-RF Cables 16
7.3 Connecting the RF Cables 18

8 Powering Up the RBS 20

9 Commissioning the RBS 21

9.1 Performing Auto-Integration without a Laptop 21
9.2 Connecting to the Client 21

10 Verifying RBS Installation on Site 23

11 Performing Concluding Routines 24

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12 Appendix A: Optional Actions 26

12.1 Installing the Semi-integrated Omni Antennas 26
12.2 Connecting RF Cables with a TX-Monitor 28
12.3 Installing the Cover Plate 30

13 Appendix B: Working at Height 32

Reference List 33

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1 Introduction

This document describes how to install the RBS 6501 on site and how to
connect it to external interfaces.

Figure 1 shows the work process.

Unpacking and Checking the Materials

Preparing for Installation

Mounting the TX-Monitor (Optional)

Installing the Semi-Integrated

Omni Antennas (Optional)

Direct Mounting mUnit Base Mount

on a Pole or a Wall on a Pole or a Wall (Optional)

Mounting the RBS

Connecting Cables

Powering up

Commissioning the RBS

Verifying RBS Installation on Site

Performing Concluding Routines

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Figure 1 RBS Installation Flow

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2 Prerequisite

This section contains information about the documentation, tools, equipment,

and conditions required for the installation procedure.

2.1 Documentation
Ensure that the following documents are read and understood:

• Person Health and Safety Information

• System Safety Information

• Transportation and Storage

• Integrating RBSs On-Site Using ENIS

• Integrating RBSs On-Site Using EM

See Reference List for required documents.

2.2 Equipment
The required and optional equipment for the installation of the RBS are listed in
Table 1.

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Table 1 Equipment
Equipment Item
RBS package

Android phone with ENIS

(1)
application

Spirit level
(2)
Hammer drill

Hammer drill bit <6 mm

Required
Screwdriver Torx T20
equipment

Transmission cable, optical or

Ethernet
Power cable
AC

DC

Tool for cable ties

Torque Wrench 20–100 Nm,

socket 13 mm and 15 mm

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Equipment Item
Ferrule end-face cleaner - for
optical cables
SFP module

Optional equipment GPS cable

C-Wrench socket 18 mm

Side cutters

For the optional

alarm cable Wire stripper 0.2 - 0.6 mm

Ear protection

Safety equipment

Eye protection

Helmet and harness - when

working at heights
Optional safety
equipment

Protective Gloves - for external

antenna installation

(1) The ENIS information is only applicable to LTE nodes, and not applicable to WCDMA nodes.
(2) Hammer drills for voltages other than 230 V AC cannot be ordered from Ericsson.

2.3 Conditions
The conditions in this section must be fulfilled before work starts.

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2.3.1 Before Going to the Site

Before going to site, make sure the site access permission has been received.

2.3.2 Before Starting the Installation

Before starting the installation, ensure the following:

• The site is prepared in accordance with the Site Installation Documentation.

• Ordered hardware is available.

• The site power supply (-48 V DC or 100–250 V AC) for the RBS is installed
and tested at the RBS site.

• Site earthing is installed and tested.

• Site materials are installed and checked as specified in the relevant site
material installation instructions.

• For protection of the RBS, one of the following alternatives must be

installed and tested:

0 A main switch and an external fuse

0 A circuit breaker

• If an external antenna is used, the antenna system is installed and tested.

2.4 Resting the RBS

Always rest the RBS on a flat surface to protect the connectors, as shown
in Figure 2.

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Figure 2 Resting the RBS

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3 Unpacking and Checking Materials

To unpack and check the materials:

1. Check that the items delivered correspond to the packing list.

2. Examine the RBS for damage. For more information, refer to Handling
Faulty Equipment.

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4 Preparing for Installation

This section provides information for preparations before installing the RBS.

4.1 Scanning Barcode

Scan the barcode on the RBS using the ENIS Android application with a smart
phone. For more information, refer to Integrating RBSs On-Site Using ENIS.

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Figure 3 Scan Barcode

Note: The ENIS and barcode information is only applicable to LTE nodes,
and not applicable to WCDMA nodes.

4.2 Installing the Cover Plate (Optional)

If an external RF antenna is needed but the RBS with internal antenna is
ordered, remove the internal antenna and install the cover plate to prevent the
water intrusion, for more information, see Section 12.3 on page 29.

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4.3 Attaching the Front Solar Shield

1
1

55-70 mm
2

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Figure 4 Attach the Front Solar Shield

To attach the front solar shield:

1. Place the front solar shield on the RBS.

2. Slide down the front solar shield until it snaps into the closed position.

4.4 Installing Mounting Bolts

Insert the four M8 screws in the RBS and fasten them by hand, leaving 8 mm of
the bolt pointing out from the RBS.

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Figure 5 Install Mounting Bolts

4.5 Mounting the TX-Monitor (Optional)

The TX-monitor needs to be mounted on the RBS mounting plate before
installing the RBS.

For instructions on how to mount the TX-monitor, refer to Quick Guide (TX
Monitor Package, mRBS).

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4.6 Mounting the Semi-integrated Omni Antennas

(Optional)
The semi-integrated omni antennas need to be mounted on the RBS mounting
plate before installing the RBS.

Follow the instructions described in Section 12.1.1 on page 26.

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5 Installing Mounting Brackets

This section describes how to mount the brackets for installing the RBS.

Note: The procedure of mounting the RBS on a ceiling, roof, or floor is the
same as the wall mounting procedure.

5.1 Direct Mounting

This section describes how to directly mount the RBS to a pole or a wall by
using the RBS mounting plate.

5.1.1 Pole Mounting with Hose Clamps

1 2

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Figure 6 Direct Pole Mounting

To install the mounting brackets for direct pole mounting:

1. Insert the hose clamps into the openings in the RBS mounting plate.

2. Wrap the hose clamps around the pole and tighten the hose clamp screws.

3. Continue the procedure described in Section 6 on page 13.

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5.1.2 Wall Mounting

1 2

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Figure 7 Direct Wall Mounting

To install the mounting plate directly on a wall:

1. Drill four holes in the wall. The dimensions of the two directions are:

• Short side: 180 mm

• Long side: 385 mm

2. Mount the RBS mounting plate with suitable fasteners.

Note: Wall fasteners, such as screws or anchors, are not included in the
delivery package.

3. Continue the procedure described in Section 6 on page 13.

5.2 Using mUnit Base Mount (Optional)

This section describes how to install the RBS by using the mUnit base mount.

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5.2.1 Preparation

15 mm
1 2

44 Nm

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Figure 8 Using mUnit Base Mount

To install the mUnit base mount to the RBS mounting plate:

1. Insert the four screws to the mounting plate and then tighten the nuts by
hand, leaving 8 mm of the bolt pointing out from the plate.

2. Hook the base mount onto the mounting plate and tighten the four nuts.

5.2.2 Mounting Brackets on a Pole or Wall

For more information, refer to one of the following documents:

• Pole mounting: Installing mUnit Pole Clamp

• Wall mounting: Installing mUnit Base Mount

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6 Mounting the RBS

Warning!

Risk for falling objects, work at height in progress. Falling objects can cause
serious injury or even be fatal. Always wear a helmet and avoid standing in
the danger area.

To mount the RBS:

1. If needed, hoist the RBS up to its position on the pole or wall while guiding
the RBS using the lower rope.

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2. Hook the RBS onto the mounting plate and tighten the four screws.

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13 mm
Pole Intallation Wall Intallation

18 Nm

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7 Connecting the Cables

This section describes how to connect the cables for the RBS.

7.1 Opening the Tamper-proof Cover

This section describes how to handle the solar shield and tamper-proof cover
for installation.

1. To open the front solar shield:

a Press the bottom center of the front solar shield by using both hands.

b Push the front solar shield upwards, until it snaps into the position.

a b

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2. Loosen the two captive screws, but do not completely remove them.

Torx T20

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3. Open the tamper-proof cover, and snap it into the open position.

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7.2 Connecting the Non-RF Cables

2 AC

- 48V
DC

GPS ANT GPS -48V D TN B TN A LMT EC/

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Figure 9 Connection Interfaces

Note: For information on the field-made cables and the cable pin connections,
refer to RBS Description.

To connect the Non-RF cables:

1. Connect the earthing cable to the earthing bolt.

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Socket 13 mm
nut

toothed lock washer

flat washer

24 Nm

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2. Remove the protective caps from the ports to be connected, and keep them
in an appropriate place for future use.

3. (Optional) Connect the QMA connector of the GPS RF cable to the port
marked GPS ANT, and push it by hand.

4. (Optional) Connect the GPS cable to the port marked GPS.

5. (Optional) Connect the DC out power cable to the port marked -48 V.

6. (Optional) Connect the optical cables to the port marked D port by

performing the following procedure:

Note: Instructions for installation of the optical cables can be found in

Installing Optical Cables for Main-Remote Solutions.

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a Insert the SFP module into the optical cable.

b Insert the SFP module into the SFP cage in the port and then
snap the cable connector to the lock position.

7. Use one of the following two connection options:

• TNB – Connect the Ethernet optical cable for optical transmission. See
the procedure described in Step 6.

• TNA – Connect the RJ-45 cable for electrical transmission.

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8. (Optional) Connect the external alarm cable to the port marked EC/ .

9. (Optional) Connect the cross connection optical cable to the port marked
2.

Note: The cross connection feature is shown in the following figure.

Check the software version to see if the feature is supported before
using it.

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10. Connect the AC or DC power cable to the RBS power connector. Only
connect the power cable when all other cables have been connected.

7.3 Connecting the RF Cables

This section is applicable only for the RBS variant without the integrated
antenna.

The external antenna cables can be connected to the RBS in the following ways:

• Direct connection

• Through a TX-monitor, see Section 12.2.1 on page 28

To connect the external RF antenna directly to the RBS external antenna

interface:

1. Close the tamper-proof cover and remove the front solar shield.

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1
3
55-70 mm

2 2

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2. Remove the protective caps from the RF connectors.

3. Select applicable situation and do one of the following:

• For an external RF antenna, connect the RF cables to the N-type

connectors on the RBS. Open the tamper-proof if needed.

18 mm

1.7 Nm

r > 32 mm

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• For the semi-integrated omni antennas, follow the instruction described

in Section 12.1.2 on page 27.

4. Attach the front solar shield to the RBS. See Section 4.3 on page 7 on
how to do so.

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8 Powering Up the RBS

The RBS must be powered up within 48 hours after installation, even if the
RBS is not put into service. The reason is to protect the internal units from
local climate conditions.

Do!

Products not connected to the ground risk being damaged by overvoltage

or overcurrent. Always connect products to the ground as specified in the
instructions.

To power up the RBS:

1. Ensure that the polarities are correct in the power connector.

2. Switch on the site power.

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9 Commissioning the RBS

This section describes how to set up the RBS by using a smart phone or
a laptop.

9.1 Performing Auto-Integration without a Laptop

This section is only applicable to LTE nodes, and not applicable to WCDMA
nodes.

The RBS commission can be performed by using the ENIS Android application
with a smart phone, refer to Integrating RBSs On-Site Using ENIS.

9.2 Connecting to the Client

This section is applicable to both LTE and WCDMA nodes.

The RBS commission can be performed in a client that is connected to the

Local Maintenance Terminal (LMT) interface of the RBS, as shown in Figure 10.

For more information for LTE nodes, refer to Integrating RBSs On-Site Using
ENIS, and for WCDMA nodes, refer to Integrating RBSs On-Site Using EM.

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Figure 10 Client Connection to the RBS

Note: For an standard RJ-45 cable without a J-Connector installed, Ericsson

recommends removing the lock pin before connecting the cable to the
port, as shown in Figure 11. Otherwise, the cable will snap inside the
RBS and it can only be removed by inserting a small screw driver to
release the RJ-45 lock pin.

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Figure 11 Standard RJ-45 Cable without a J-Connector

After performing the initial commission, remove the cable from the LMT
interface and refit the protective cap.

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10 Verifying RBS Installation on Site

This section describes how verify the RBS installation by checking the
indicators on the RBS.

Table 2 describes the different indicator statuses.

Table 2 Indicator Status

Marking Indicator After Startup
Fault (red) OFF
(1)
Operational (green) ON or Blink

Maintenance (blue) OFF

Status (yellow) OFF
(2) (3)
Integrated GPS ON or OFF
Fan fault (yellow) OFF
TN A or TN B Interface (green) ON
(1) Depends on the software status. For more information, refer to the RBS software CPI.
(2) If the internal GPS is connected.
(3) If the internal GPS is not used.

For more information on the abnormal status, refer to Indicators, Buttons, and
Switches.

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11 Performing Concluding Routines

Before leaving the site:

1. It is recommended to use a self-amalgamating (self-fusing) tape to secure

the power cable.

a b
50 mm

30 mm
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a Start applying the tape approximately 50 mm below the lower edge of

each connector. Overlap each turn by 50%. Proceed all the way up to
the edge of the connector.

Note: Vary the stretching of the tape and avoid spaces.

b Apply two, half-overlapped, slightly-stretched layers of insulating

tape. For each layer, start 30 mm below the lower end of the
self-amalgamating (self-fusing) tape and proceed all the way up to
the edge of the connector.

2. Strap the cables to the pole, mast or wall.

3. Close the tamper-proof cover and tighten the two captive screws. Then
close the front solar shield.

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Torx T20

1.7 Nm

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4. Lock the RBS using a padlock, if applicable.

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5. Dispose of waste according to local regulations.

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12 Appendix A: Optional Actions

The actions in this section are optional and may be performed if necessary.

12.1 Installing the Semi-integrated Omni Antennas

The semi-integrated omni antennas can be mounted on an RBS in a vertical or
a horizontal position, as shown in Figure 12.

Low band or
High band
high band

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Figure 12 Install the Semi-integrated Omni Antennas

12.1.1 Mounting Antenna Brackets

To mount the antenna brackets:

1. Assemble the semi-integrated omni antenna. Refer to Installing mUNIT

Omni Support.

2. Attach the semi-integrated omni support to the RBS mounting plate.

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M6 screw
8 Nm

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3. Install the RBS mounting plate with the antenna attached to a pole or a
wall. See Section 5 on page 10 on how to do so.

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4. Continue the procedure described in Section 6 on page 13.

12.1.2 Connecting Antenna Cables

The semi-integrated omni antenna cables can be connected to the RBS in
the following ways:

• Direct connection, as shown in Figure 13

• Through a TX-monitor, see Section 12.2.2 on page 29

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18 mm Antenna 1 Antenna 2

TX/RX A

TX/RX B

1.7 Nm TX/RX A

Antenna 2 TX/RX B
r > 32 mm

Antenna 1
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Figure 13 Direct Connection

To directly connect the semi-integrated omni antennas:

1. Connect the antenna cables to the semi-integrated omni antennas.

2. Bend and route the cables around the RBS to fit the antenna connections.

3. Connect the antenna cables to the RBS external antenna ports.

4. Ensure that the tamper-proof cover can be opened properly and the front
solar shield can be closed smoothly.

12.2 Connecting RF Cables with a TX-Monitor

A TX-monitor can be installed with the following antenna alternatives:

• Integrated panel antenna, refer to Quick Guide (TX Monitor Package,

mRBS)

• External antenna, see Section 12.2.1 on page 28

• Semi-integrated omni antennas, see Section 12.2.2 on page 29

12.2.1 Connecting External Antenna with a TX-Monitor

To connect the external antenna cables with a TX-monitor:

1. Ensure that the TX-monitor is mounted correctly as described in Quick

Guide (TX Monitor Package, mRBS).

2. If applicable, close the tamper-proof cover.

3. Connect the antenna cables to the antenna connectors on the TX-monitor.

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18 mm

ERICSSON

1.7 Nm

ANT B

ANT A

r > 32 mm

ANT A ANT B

TX/RX A TX/RX B

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4. Ensure that the tamper-proof cover can be opened properly and the front
solar shield can be closed smoothly.

12.2.2 Connecting Semi-integrated Omni Antennas with a TX-Monitor

The semi-integrated omni antennas cables can be connected to the RBS
through a TX-monitor, as shown in Figure 14.

18 mm

r > 32 mm

Antenna A Antenna B

1.7 Nm

TX/RX A

ANT A
TX/RX B Antenna B

ANT B

Antenna A
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Figure 14 Connection Through a TX-Monitor

To mount the external semi-integrated omni antennas:

1. Ensure that the TX-monitor is mounted correctly as described in scenario

B, Quick Guide (TX Monitor Package, mRBS).

2. Connect the antenna cables to the semi-integrated omni antennas.

3. Bend and route the cables round the RBS to fit antenna connections.

4. Connect the antenna cables to TX-monitor antenna ports.

5. Ensure that the tamper-proof cover can be opened properly and the front
solar shield can be closed smoothly.

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12.3 Installing the Cover Plate

If an external antenna needs to be installed on the RBS with internal antenna
ordered, remove the internal antenna and install the cover plate.

1. Remove the four screws on the internal antenna.

Note: Do not discard the four screws. The four screws are used for the
cover plate installation.

Torx T20

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2. Disconnect the internal antenna cables.

18 mm

1.7 Nm

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3. Attach the cover plate to the RBS by reusing the four screws on the internal
antenna, ensure that the cover plate is installed as the figure shows.

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Torx T20

2.7 Nm

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13 Appendix B: Working at Height

Ericsson recommends to observe the following when working at height:

• Use appropriate safety equipment, such as helmet and harness.

• Optical cables are fragile so lift with care. Do not attach a pulling wire
directly to the optical cable, rather attach the pulling wire to a loop and
use the loop to lift the cable.

• Use a cord to hang the front solar shield through the padlock hole and the
tamper-proof cover.

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Figure 15 Working at Height

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 Reference List

Reference List

Safety

[1] Personal Health and Safety Information, 124 46-2885

[2] System Safety Information, 124 46-2886

[3] Transportation and Storage, 114/1551-LZA 701 6001

Site

[4] Installing Optical Cables for Main-Remote Solutions, 15/1531-LZA 701

0003

[5] Site Installation Documentation

[6] Installing mUnit Base Mount, 221 06-SXK 107 2861/1

[7] Installing mUnit Pole Clamp, 221 06-SXK 107 2862/1

[8] Installing mUnit Omni Support, 221 06-SXK 107 2863/1

[9] Quick Guide (TX-Monitor for mRBS), 006 92-EN/LZT 751 0148

Generic

[10] RBS Description, RBS 6501, 141/1551-LZA 701 6001

[11] Indicators, Buttons, and Switches, 19/1551-LZA 701 6001

[12] Integrating RBSs On-Site Using ENIS, 214/1543-LZA 701 6008-V2

[13] Integrating RBSs On-Site Using EM, 76/1543-LZA 701 6008

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