Trimble Lassen GPS for Macro BTS Quick Installation Guide

This quick installation guide describes the installation procedure of a GPS module (Trimble Lassen) for the Indoor and Outdoor
Macro BTSs.
For more information refer to the relevant sections in the System Manual and Installation Manual.

CAUTION

ONLY experienced installation professionals who are familiar with local building and safety codes and,
wherever applicable, are licensed by the appropriate government regulatory authorities should install outdoor
units and antennas. Failure to do so may void the product warranty and may expose the end user or Service
Provider to legal and financial liabilities. The manufacturer and its resellers or distributors are not liable for
injury, damage or regulation violations associated with the installation of outdoor units or antennas.

GPS ODU Package Content

• GPS receiver + antenna attached to bracket
• Metal Bands (for pole mounting on poles up to 4”)
• This installation guide
Additional Equipment and Tools Required for Installation
• Cable Package (IDU-ODU) - available in three lengths: 20m, 50m, 100m. The package includes:
» Shielded Cat.5E Ethernet cable (crimped with RJ-45 connector on one end, and micro D-Type connector on the other
end.). The cable is supplied with a rubber bushing and a sealing gland nut. This is a proprietary cable and must be
ordered from the equipment supplier.
» 2x shielded RJ-45 connectors
» 1x RJ-45 plastic cover
• For 16d and 16e-ready base stations - GPS Adapter package, containing:
» GPS Adapter
» 15-pin D-TYPE (Male) Micro-D (Female) data cable, 2m
» 4 M3X5 screws
• For 16d and 16e-ready base stations - A 19" 1U panel (can hold up to three adapter modules)
• A grounding cable with appropriate terminations for connecting the indoor unit's ground terminal to the rack or to a ground
connection.
• Installation tools

Installing the GPS

Use the metal band to attach and fasten the GPS to a pole of up to 4”. For wall-mounting, thread 4mm screws (not supplied)
through the designated holes and tighten firmly.

GPS Antenna

GPS Receiver

Sealing Gland Metal Band

Bracket

Figure 1: Pole Mounting the GPS Using Metal Bands (4” Pole)

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Connecting the GPS Cables

The Outdoor GPS Receiver is connected to the NPU/NAU via a Cat. 5E Ethernet cable. Before connecting the cable, make sure
that the length of the cable is sufficient to reach the NPU/NAU.

IMPORTANT
When connecting to indoor BTS - pay attention to the connectors when spreading the cables on the
roof to inside the building. For the GPS cable, make sure that the RJ-45 connector side of the cable
remains on the roof and the D-type connector side enters the building.

1 Connect the grounding cable to the grounding screw located on the bottom panel of the GPS bracket (Figure 2). Connect
the other end of the grounding cable to a good ground (earth) connection.

Grounding

Sealing Gland
with RJ-45
Connector

Figure 2: GPS Bottom Panel

2 Remove the sealing gland plug from the gland nut (Figure 3).
3 Open the sealing gland nut and remove it. Do not disassemble the gland base from the bracket.
4 Remove the rubber bushing from the sealing gland.

NOTE

The removed parts (sealing gland plug, nut and rubber bushing) can be disposed of, as they are
replaced by the same parts supplied with the GPS cable.

GPS Antenna

GPS Receiver

Sealing Gland Base

Bracket

Rubber Bushing

Sealing Gland Nut

Sealing Gland Plug

Figure 3: GPS Components

5 Insert the GPS cable (side labeled “GPS”) into the sealing gland base and connect it to the RJ-45 connector at the bottom of
the GPS.

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Rubber Bushing

Gland Nut

Figure 4: Connecting the GPS Cable

6 Insert the rubber bushing on the cable into the gland base.
7 Tighten the gland nut.
8 Connect the other end of the GPS cable to the BTS using one of the following procedures, depending on your equipment
type.
For 16d and 16e-ready Macro BTS
Install the GPS Adapter and connect the cables as follows:

Figure 5: GPS Adapter Panel Figure 6: Installing in the Rack Figure 7: Connecting to Adapter

4 Position the GPS Adapter in the 6 Connect the other end of the IDU-
1 The panel is supplied with 2 blank ODU GPS cable to the ODU GPS
desired location in a standard 19"
covers. Release the nuts on the rear connector located on the rear panel
rack. When considering the location
side of the panels to remove the of the GPS Adapter.
in the rack, take into account the
blank cover(s) you want to replace
cable’s length.
with the GPS Adapter module.
2 Position the GPS Adapter in the 5 Tighten 4 M6 screws on either side
until the panel is firmly held in the
designated slot of the panel such
rack. Apply torque 6.4 [N*m]
that the corner holes on the GPS
(57 [lbs*in]).
Adapter are aligned with the holes
on the panel.
3 Attach the GPS Adapter to the panel
using the four M3x5 screws. Apply
torque 0.3 [N*m] (2.9 [lbs*in])
NOTE: Attach all GPS and ODU Power
Feeder modules to the panel prior to
installing in the rack.

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Figure 8: Connecting Data Cable
7 Connect one end of the data cable
to the GPS Adapter Base Station
Interface connector. Tighten the two
screws until the cable is held firmly.
Figure 9: Connecting to NPU
8 Connect the other end of the data
cable to the NPU GPS/SYNC IN
connector. Tighten the two screws
until the cable is held firmly.
Figure 10: Grounding Screw
9 Connect the grounding cable to the
grounding screw located on the rear
panel of the GPS Adapter. Apply
torque 0.6 [N*m] (5.2 [lbs*in]).
10 Connect the other end of the
grounding cable to a good ground
(earth) connection.

11 Crimp the other end of the Cat. 5E Ethernet cable with an RJ-45 connector using the scheme in Table 1. For detailed
instructions, refer to the Preparing the Indoor-to-Outdoor GPS Cable instructions, supplied with the Cat 5E GPS cable.

The following diagram shows the required wire pair pin-to-pin connections, including the color codes used in cables supplied
by the manufacturer.

Table 1: Wiring Scheme for GPS RJ45 Connector (16e-ready BTS)

Wire color Pin

Orange/white 1

Orange 2

Brown/white 3

Brown 4

Blue 5

Blue/white 6

Green 7

Green/white 8

12 Connect the cable to the ODU GPS connector located on the rear panel of the GPS Adapter.
13 Connect the NPU to the GPS Adapter cable:
» Connect one end of the NPU to GPS Adapter data cable to the Base Station Interface connector located on the front
panel of the GPS Adapter. Tighten the two screws until the cable is held firmly.
» Connect the other end of the data cable to the GPS/SYNC IN connector located on the NPU panel. Tighten the two
screws until the cable is held firmly.
For 16e Macro Indoor BTS
Connect the 15-pin micro D-Type plug to the GPS/SYNC IN connector located on the NPU panel.
For 16e Macro Outdoor BTS
1 Crimp the open end of the Cat. 5E Ethernet cable with an RJ-45 connector, using the scheme in Table 2. For detailed
instructions, refer to the Preparing the Indoor-to-Outdoor GPS Cable instructions, supplied with the Cat 5E GPS cable.

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Table 2: Wiring Scheme for GPS RJ45 Connector (16e Macro ODU)

Pin # Pair Function Color Pin #

GPS RJ45 Macro-ODU RJ45

1 2T 1PPS_P Green 7

2 2R 1PPS_N White/Green 8

3 3T TXD_P White/Brown 3

4 1R VCC Orange 2

5 1T GND White/Orange 1

6 3R TXD_N Brown 4

7 4T RXD_N Blue 5

8 4R RXD_P White/Blue 6

Shield Drain Wire Shield

2 Connect the cable to the GPS connector located on the NAU panel.

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