Professional Services BreezeMAX Base Station Antenna Installation

January 2008

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Guidelines for Antenna Installation

5/13/2013

Access Unit Antenna

BreezeMAX TDD typically use Dual Slant antennas for the installation of the system in 2nd and 4th order diversity configurations.

Sectorial antennas (Dual Slant) are offered in 60, 90 or 120 degree patterns
Frequency support
2.3 - 2.7 GHz 3.5 3.6 GHz

N-Type Connector
50 impedance

Polarization of each antenna is 45deg from the vertical center:

Port 1: +45deg from the center Port 2: -45deg from the center

Polarization between the antenna is crossed (90deg) which provides isolation of more than 25dBm

Guidelines for Antenna Installation

Antennas used with the BreezeMAX System can be installed in different configurations and with specific requirements Antennas should be positioned in such a way that the coverage will not be affected by conditions of the roof, building unit or tower/pole on which these are installed The antenna should be installed to provide maximum performance for the coverage to all CPE within its service area

Guidelines for Antenna Installation Scenario 1

When BST antennas are installed outside the boundaries of the roof there are two limitations:
1. The minimum distance between the antenna and the railing or building side is 25 cm. 2. The angle between the antenna and the roof is 22 degrees

22 25 CM

Guidelines for Antenna Installation Scenario 2

When the antenna is installed on the edge of a roof. In this scenario, the antenna is installed on a pole on top of the railing. The antenna is not blocked by anything on the roof, or on adjacent roofs
It is essential to maintain a minimum distance of 1.5 meters between the lower part of the antenna and the top of the roof, fence or railing, whichever is closer to the antenna

1.5 M

Guidelines for Antenna Installation Scenario 3

When the antenna is installed toward the center of the roof. In this scenario, the antenna is installed on a pole, similar to scenario 2 and the pole is installed towards the center of the roof, railing, or fence.
It is essential to maintain a minimum distance between the lower part of the antenna and fence or railing, in order to minimize disturbance of the antennas lobe The distance to the roofs floor and the fence depends on the distance of the antenna from the railing. The farther the horizontal distance of the antenna from the raising, the larger the vertical distance Blocking object

Antenna Configurations using 2nd or 4th Order Diversity

When antennas are installed using a diversity configuration. In this scenario, two antennas are installed per sector to provide system diversity.
Both antennas have to be installed identically. With the same azimuth, same height, same horizontal, and vertical plane, and with the same down-tilt. The antenna separation is 1.3 meters center to center (10 )

Antenna Configurations Adjacent sectors

The minimum distance between any two BreezeMAX antennas is 0.5 meters. (Between adjacent antenna sectors only)

0.5 meters

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GPS Antenna Installation Guidelines

BreezeMAX systems use a GPS unit to maintain synchronization between all BSTs in the service areas The following are basic guidelines for GPS antenna installation:
The GPS antenna is equipped with a mounting bracket and can be mounted in different locations. E.g. mount to one of the support beams of the ice bridge, etc. The GPS antenna must have clear view of the sky, to capture 5 satellites or more. GPS antennas must be installed with 360 degrees clearance from any obstacle. GPS antennas cannot be partially blocked or shadowed by structures, buildings, towers etc. Stay clear of antennas overhanging on the tower, or buildings and trees. At northern latitudes, keep view to the south clear for better results. Any of these conditions can affect the GPS receive signal and create intermittent or constant loss of synchronization for the BST. The RS-422 interface allows installation at distances up to 100m using an Outdoor rated CAT5e Ethernet cable (Supply by Alvarion). The allows flexibility for the selection of the GPS antenna location The cabling for the GPS unit should run parallel to the IF cabling and enter the cabinet through the same cable entry point. The length of the GPS cable may be adjusted at site. Extra connectors are provided with the cable. Note the wire diagram in the Installation manual or provided with the GPS kit.