Technical Note

TN_3GBTS_HW_2007_0042

Requirements for installing

Flexi BTS modules to 19
rack
Nokia Flexi WCDMA Base Station

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Summary of changes:
17-Jan-2007 / 1.0 / Approved

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Purpose
The document contains information about the requirements and instructions for
installing the Flexi WCDMA BTS modules into a 3rd party 19 rack.

Nokia
WCDMA
BTS

WFFC, Metro Site 50

470325A

WTCA,Triple-mode
468888A

WCCM, Metro Site

468714A

WREB, Optima
Compact, 469772A

WREA. Optima Compact

RF ext., 469221A

WBBA, Optima Compact

IBBU, 468220A

WCCC, Optima Indoor,

468758A

WODA, Supreme
Outdoor 469379A

WINB, Supreme Indoor,

469883A

WINA, Supreme Indoor,

469378A

Nokia Flexi WCDMA

BTS

Product

WCCA, Supreme Indoor,

468189A

Validity

Keywords
WCDMA BTS, Flexi BTS, rack, installation

Detailed description
The current Flexi BTS user manual, published 16.10.2006 is lacking some
requirements and instructions for installing the Flexi modules into a 3rd party 19 rack. In
this Technical Note the principal requirements are described.
Nokia will update the requirements and dimensions for 19" rack installation to the next
revision of the user manual, which is will be published March 07.
Dimension of module fixing points of 19 rack
The Flexi complies with the 19 racks, which are defined by IEC standard 60297
Dimensions of mechanical structures of the 482,6 mm (19 in) series , parts 1-4. The
standard gives dimensions for rack mechanics and module fixing points for different Usized equipment.
Trays are required to provide support for the Flexi modules
Trays are required under each module for providing adequate support. The use of trays
is not defined by the standards, whereas the correct location of the trays related to the
module fixing points need to be ensured before installation or purchasing of 19 rack.
The location of tray is described in attached drawing 1.

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Modules are installed to rack with their casings

Flexi modules are installed to the 19 rack with their sheet metal casings. The casings
provide support for the core modules and guide cooling air flow of each module.
However, the plastic front and rear covers are not used with rack installation.
Other requirements
The requirements for environmental conditions, site powering and rack cooling air are
defined in Flexi WCDMA user manual document Requirements for Installation and
Operation.
The requirements for installing 3rd party 19rack will be completed to the next revision of
Flexi WCDMA user manual document Requirements for Installation and Operation. The
updated set of Flexi user manuals will be published at the end of March 2007.

Solution / Instructions
1. Ensure dimensioning of rack complies with IEC standard 60297.
2. Ensure the location of trays. Location of trays is described in the drawing below.

Minimum width of the tray is 30 mm.

Drawing 1 Locations of tray and fixing points

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3. Place the module casings on the trays. Each casing is separately on its tray; but do
not fix them together anyhow.

4. Install the modules to their casing and fix the module to the rack with the 4 pcs T25
screws.

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References
[1]

Flexi WCDMA user manual document Requirements for Installation and

Operation DN 7037979

[2]

IEC standard 60297 Dimensions of mechanical structures of the 482,6 mm (19

in) series , parts 1-4

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