User Guide 6/1553-LZA 701 6009/1 Uen AL

GNSS Receiver System User Guide

GPS 01, GPS 02, GPS 03, GRU 04 01, GRU 04 02
Contents
Introduction
Target Groups
Flowchart
Prerequisites
Documentation
Tools
Conditions
Install GNSS Antenna System
Unpack and Check Equipment
Fit Connectors to RF Feeder Cables
Install GNSS Antenna
Connect the Antenna to RBS with Integrated GPS Receiver
Install and Connect GNSS Receiver System to Outdoor RBSs
Install Surge Arrester
Install GNSS Active Splitter or Power Divider
Install and Connect GNSS Receiver
Install and Connect GNSS Receiver
Install and Connect GNSS Receiver System to Indoor RBSs
Install Surge Arrester
Install GNSS Active Splitter or Power Divider
Install and Connect GNSS Receiver
Install and Connect GNSS Receiver System to ERS Enclosures
Install Surge Arrester
Install GNSS Active Splitter or Power Divider (GNSS Passive Splitter 1×2)
Install and Connect GNSS Receiver
Delay Calculation
Calculate Delay in Cables
Antenna and Cable Delay
Startup
Indicators
GRU 04 01 and GRU 04 02 Receiver Units
GPS 02 and GPS 03 Receiver Units
GPS 01 Receiver Unit
Concluding Routines
Site Check
Environment
Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Replace Units
References
1 Introduction
This document describes how to install and maintain the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) Receiver System,
which covers GPS, GLONASS, and BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS). The GNSS receiver system can also be used
with RBS 2000 and RBS 3000 Radio Base Stations (RBS).

Installation and connection of the these parts are described:

– GNSS Active Antenna

– GNSS antenna mounting kits

– GNSS receiver units

– Surge arrester (optional with GRU 04 01, GRU 04 02, GPS 03, and GPS 02 with R-state R2B or R3A, where the R-
state is the last part of the product number)

– Optional inline amplifier

– Optional power divider and GNSS active splitter

– Optional DC stop

– Optional coax adapter

– Radio Frequency (RF) and digital cables

For information on, for example units, cables, installation requirements, and grounding and lightning protection, see GNSS
Receiver System Description.

1.1 Target Groups

This document is for those involved in the site installation engineering process and those responsible for the installation,
integration, and maintenance of RBS and ERS enclosure sites.

1.2 Flowchart
Figure 1 describes the installation of the GNSS Receiver System in different configurations.
 Install Fit connectors
GNSS Antenna System to RF feeder

Install surge arrester*

Install inline amplifier

Install
GNSS antenna

Installation at Install surge arrester*

Indoor Sites

Install power divider or

GNSS active splitter
CDMA LTE, WCDMA, or GSM

Connect RF cable Install GNSS receiver

to DBU or DBA unit in DF-OVP

Connect digital cable to

DU or Baseband,
XMU, CBU, or DXU

Calculate delay in cables

Installation at Install surge arrester*

Outdoor Sites

Install power divider Install active splitter

in GBF in RBS

CDMA LTE, WCDMA, or GSM

Connect RF cable Install GNSS receiver

to DBU or DBA unit in RBS

Connect digital cable to

DU or Baseband,
XMU, CBU, or DXU

Calculate delay in cables

* If an optional inline amplifier is used, the surge arrester is installed

near the GNSS antenna, and not near the site equipment.
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Figure 1 Flowchart
2 Prerequisites
This section contains information about the documentation, tools, equipment, and conditions required for the installation
procedure.

2.1 Documentation
Ensure that these documents are read and understood:

– Personal Health and Safety Information

– System Safety Information

See References for required documents.

2.2 Tools
Table 1 shows the necessary tools to install and maintain the GNSS Receiver System.

Table 1 Tools

Item Description
Toolset General tools
230 V AC
Hammer drill (standard or cordless)
230 V AC cordless
0.5–4 Nm
Torque sets(1) 5–25 Nm
20–100 Nm
(1) Depends on the installation

2.3 Conditions
Ensure that these conditions are fulfilled:

Before Going to Site

– Site access permission is obtained.

– Customer Site Documentation is available.

– All tools and equipment are available.

Before Starting the Installation

– The site is prepared according to the Customer Site Documentation.

– Ordered hardware is available.

– Site grounding is installed and tested.

3 Install GNSS Antenna System

* If an optional inline amplifier is used, the surge arrester is installed

in direct connection with it on the RF feeder side. Ge8983C

Figure 2 Install Antenna System, Workflow

A GNSS antenna is attached to an L bracket, which can be attached to a short pole or installed on a wall, pole, or mast with
a mounting kit.

3.1 Unpack and Check Equipment

Steps

1. Examine the packaging. If it is damaged, inform the transport company immediately.

3.2 Fit Connectors to RF Feeder Cables

The RF feeder cable used from the antenna is supplied uncut on cable drums.

Steps

1. Cut the RF feeder cable to the correct length.

2. Install the N-type connectors on both ends of the feeder cable. Follow the instructions provided by the supplier.

3.3 Install GNSS Antenna

This section describes how to install the GNSS Active Antenna and how to connect the cables.
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Figure 3 GNSS Active Antenna Installation

To install a GNSS active antenna:

Steps

1. Install the GNSS antenna on the bracket according to the instructions provided by the supplier. See Install GNSS Active
Antenna for the supplier instructions.

2. Connect the grounding cable to the GNSS antenna according to the instructions provided by the supplier. See Install
GNSS Active Antenna for the supplier instructions.

3. Connect the other end of the grounding cable to the Main Earthing Terminal (MET) on-site.

4. Recird the length of the GNSS RF feeder cable in the SID, which is used to calculate delay in the GNSS receiver system.

5. Route the RF feeder cable to the GNSS antenna. Relieve any strain on the cable.

6. Connect the RF feeder cable to the N-type connector on the GNSS antenna, see the instructions provided by the supplier.

7. Seal the connectors for extra weatherproofing, see Seal Connectors.

8. Ground the RF feeder cable according to the guidelines in Grounding Guidelines for RBS Sites.

9. Connect the RF feeder cable to the surge arrester. Follow the instructions below.

3.3.1 Connect Inline Amplifier

The inline amplifier must be installed directly after the GNSS antenna when the RF feeder cable is more than 170 m when a
0.5-inch cable is used or 90 m when a 0.25-inch cable is used. A surge arrester must protect the inline amplifier.
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Figure 4 GNSS Active Antenna with Inline Amplifier

Steps

1. Connect the inline amplifier between the GNSS active antenna and the surge arrester. The inline amplifier is connected
near the surge arrester.

Note: Connect the inline amplifier with its ANT_IN end toward the GNSS antenna and with its GPS_OUT end toward
the surge arrester.

2. Connect the grounding cable from the surge arrester to the same point as the grounding cable from the GNSS antenna.

3. Seal the connectors for extra weatherproofing, see Seal Connectors.

4 Connect the Antenna to RBS with Integrated GPS Receiver
This section describes how to connect the antenna to an RBS with an integrated GPS receiver. Examples of RBSs with
integrated GPS receivers are RBS 6302, RBS 6401, and RBS 6501.

Steps

1. Connect the antenna to the GPS interface in the RBS.

For information on the GPS interface, see Install RBS.
For information on cables for RBS 6401 and RBS 6501, see Small Cell Site Products Overview.
5 Install and Connect GNSS Receiver System to Outdoor RBSs
This section describes how to connect the GNSS receiver system to an outdoor site.

Procedures for indoor installation are described in Install and Connect GNSS Receiver System to Indoor RBSs.

Install surge arrester*

Install power divider Install active splitter

in GBF in RBS

CDMA LTE, WCDMA, or GSM

Connect RF cable Install GNSS receiver

to DBU or DBA unit in RBS

Connect digital cable to

DU or Baseband,
XMU, CBU, or DXU

Calculate delay in cables

* If an optional inline amplifier is used, the surge arrester is installed

near the GNSS antenna, and not near the site equipment.
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Figure 5 Installation at Outdoor Sites, Workflow

5.1 Install Surge Arrester

Note: Surge arresters are mandatory in these configurations:

– With GNSS receiver unit GPS 01 or GPS 02 with R-state R1D (the R-state is the last part of the product
number)

– With a Power Divider or GNSS Active Splitter

– With an inline amplifier. The surge arrester is near the inline amplifier and is grounded to the same point as
the GNSS antenna.

– With GNSS receiver unit GPS 04 01, at customer sites with high risk of lightning. (Even if there is no power
divider or GNSS active splitter connected.)

For more information on surge arrester configurations, see GNSS Receiver System Description and Grounding Guidelines for
RBS Sites.
Figure 6 Example of Surge Arrester Location in Outdoor RBS Cabinet

Steps

1. Install the surge arrester in the Generic Base Frame (GBF) or where the RF feeder enters the shelter or cabinet.

– If it is possible to fasten the surge arrester to the GBF, fasten it with the supplied screw, washer, spring washer, and
nut.

– Else the fastening must be resolved locally.

2. Ground the surge arrester according to one of these alternatives:

– Fasten the surge arrester to a grounded metal surface.

– Connect a grounding cable to the surge arrester, and connect the other end of the grounding cable to the MET on-
site.
 3. Connect the RF cable from the GNSS antenna to the antenna port (ANT) of the surge arrester.

4. Connect an RF jumper cable to the RBS port (RBS) of the surge arrester.

Note: If the distance between the cabinets is more than 4 m, more surge arresters must be installed at both ends of the
RF jumper cable between connected cabinets.

5. If necessary, install the extra surge arresters in both cabinets. Ground the surge arrester according to one of the
alternatives above.

6. Connect an RF jumper cable between the surge arresters.

7. Connect RF jumper cables to the protected side of surge arresters in the second cabinet.

5.2 Install GNSS Active Splitter or Power Divider

More GNSS receivers can be connected to the GNSS antenna if the optional GNSS active splitter or power divider is used.

The recommended maximum length of the RF jumper cable between a power divider and a GNSS receiver unit is 10 m.

– The power divider is usually installed outside the RBS. However, it can be located and fastened inside a GBF. See
Fasten Power Divider Outside the RBS.

– The GNSS active splitter can be installed in some RBSs with a bracket. Follow the instructions in Fasten GNSS Active
Splitter in the RBS.

– The DC stop is used together with the GPS 01 and the power divider. It prevents DC disturbances in the system. See
Install DC Stop.

5.2.1 Fasten GNSS Active Splitter in the RBS

To fasten the GNSS active splitter in the RBS with a bracket:
Note: The illustrations below show an example of RBS 6102. The installation position and type of brackets depend on the
cabinet.

Steps

1. Install one or two mounting plates to the larger mounting frame in the RBS. See the RBS documentation for the exact
position.

2. Attach the 1×4 or 1×8 GNSS active splitter on the mounting plate. See the illustrations for details.
 a. 1×4 GNSS Active Splitter

b. 1×8 GNSS Active Splitter

5.2.2 Fasten Power Divider Outside the RBS

To fasten the power divider outside the RBS:

Steps

1. Find a an applicable location for the power divider, for example in the GBF.

2. Fasten the power divider with cable ties or similar.

5.2.3 Install DC Stop

This section describes how to install the DC stop if necessary.
 Figure 7 Examples of RF Cable Connection to Power Divider and GNSS Receiver Units

To install the DC stop:

Steps

1. Fit the DC stop directly to one of the connectors on the power divider (port RX 1 or RX 2).

Note: An advantage to not have a DC stop is the redundant powering of the GNSS antenna.

5.3 Install and Connect GNSS Receiver

Figure 8 GNSS Connection to DU or Baseband in the RBS

– In Radio Node Configurations with GSM, WCDMA, or LTE, a GNSS receiver unit is used, which is installed on a DIN
rail in the RBS. Follow the instructions in Install GNSS Receiver Unit in the RBS and Connect Digital Cable to the RBS.

– In Radio Node Configurations with CDMA, the units, DBA or DBU, has an integrated GNSS receiver. Follow the
instructions in Connect RF Cable to a DBU or DBA.

5.3.1 Install GNSS Receiver Unit in the RBS

To install the GNSS receiver unit in the RBS:
Figure 9 RF Jumper Cable Connection to GNSS Receiver Unit

Figure 10 RF Jumper Cable Connection to GRU 04 02

Note: Connection to an Auxiliary Multiplexing Unit (XMU) requires GPS 02 or GPS 03.

Steps

1. Snap the GNSS receiver unit into position on the DIN rail in the RBS.

Note: If it is difficult to connect the RF jumper cable to the GNSS receiver when attached to the DIN rail, connect the
cable before you attach the GNSS receiver to the DIN rail.

RBS-specific information on where to install the GNSS receiver unit can be found in:

– RBS Description (for RBS 6000)

– RBS Synchronizations in RBS, ref-GPSsych (for RBS 3000 and RBS 2000)

2. Route the RF jumper cable to the GNSS receiver unit. Use only the cables recommended by Ericsson or similar, see Table
3.

Note: Handle RF jumper cables with care. The minimum bending radius is 30 mm.

For instructions on how to route the cables and where to find the cable inlets and the strapping points in each cabinet,
see these documents:

– Non-RF-connections, ref-NonRFConnections (for RBS 6000)

– RBS Description (for RBS 6000)

– GPS Synchronizations in RBS, ref-GPSsych (for RBS 2000 and RBS 3000).

3. Connect the RF jumper cable to the SMA connector and tighten it to a torque of 0.5 Nm with a torque wrench. For GRU
04 02, connect the RF jumper cable to the QMA connector.

Note: Be careful with the SMA connector because physical stress and torques of more than 0.6 Nm can cause damage
to the SMA connector.
5.3.2 Connect Digital Cable to the RBS
To connect a GNSS receiver unit to a DU or Baseband, XMU, CBU, or DXU in the RBS:
Note: Connection to an XMU requires GPS 02 or GPS 03.

Steps

1. Connect the digital cable to port 1 (RJ-45) on the GNSS receiver unit.

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2. Connect a digital cable to port 2 (RJ-45) on the receiver unit to connect a second DU or Baseband, XMU, CBU, or DXU.
For information on GNSS receiver unit configurations, see GNSS Receiver System Description.

3. Route the digital cable(s) to the GNSS interface in the RBS. The GNSS interface for each RBS is shown inthese
documents:

– Non-RF Connections, ref-NonRFConnections (for RBS 6000).

– RBS Description (for RBS 6000)

– GPS Synchronization in RBS, ref-GPSsych (for RBS 3000 and RBS 2000).

5.3.3 Connect RF Cable to a DBU or DBA

The DBU or DBA has an integrated GPS receiver.
To connect the RF cable from the active splitter or surge arrester:

Steps

1. Route the RF jumper cable from the GNSS active splitter to the DBU or DBA and connect it to the GPS interface (SMB).
RBS-specific information can be found in:

– Installing RBS, ref-InstallingRBS

– Non-RF Connection,ref-NonRFConnections
5.3.4 Connect Digital Cable to the RBS
To connect a GNSS receiver unit to a DU or Baseband, XMU, CBU, or DXU in the RBS:
Note: Connection to an XMU requires GPS 02 or GPS 03.

Steps

1. Connect the digital cable to port 1 (RJ-45) on the GNSS receiver unit.

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2. Connect a digital cable to port 2 (RJ-45) on the receiver unit to connect a second DU or Baseband, XMU, CBU, or DXU.
For information on GNSS receiver unit configurations, see GNSS Receiver System Description.

3. Route the digital cable(s) to the GNSS interface in the RBS. The GNSS interface for each RBS is shown in these
documents:

– Non-RF Connections, ref-NonRFConnections (for RBS 6000).

– RBS Description (for RBS 6000)

– GPS Synchronization in RBS, ref-GPSsych (for RBS 3000 and RBS 2000).

5.3.5 Connect RF Cable to a DBU or DBA

The DBU or DBA has an integrated GPS receiver
To connect the RF cable from the active splitter or surge arrester:

Steps

1. Route the RF jumper cable from the GNSS active splitter to the DBU or DBA and connect it to the GPS interface (SMB).
RBS-specific information can be found in:

– Installing RBS, ref-InstallingRBS

– Non-RF Connection,ref-NonRFConnections
5.3.6 Install GNSS Receiver Unit in the RBS
To install the GNSS receiver unit in the RBS:

Figure 11 RF Jumper Cable Connection to GNSS Receiver Unit

Figure 12 RF Jumper Cable Connection to GRU 04 02

Note: Connection to an Auxiliary Multiplexing Unit (XMU) requires GPS 02 or GPS 03.

Steps

1. Snap the GNSS receiver unit into position on the DIN-rail inside the RBS.

Note: If it is difficult to connect the RF jumper cable to the GNSS receiver when attached to the DIN rail, connect the
cable before you attach the GNSS receiver to the DIN rail.

RBS-specific information on where to install the GNSS receiver unit can be found in:

– RBS Description (for RBS 6000)

– RBS Synchronizations in RBS, ref-GPSsych (for RBS 3000 and RBS 2000)

2. Route the RF jumper cable to the GNSS receiver unit. Use only the cables recommended by Ericsson or similar, see Table
3.

Note: Handle RF jumper cables with care. The minimum bending radius is 30 mm.

For instructions on how to route the cables and where to find the cable inlets and the strapping points in each cabinet,
see these documents:

– Non-RF-connections, ref-NonRFConnections (for RBS 6000)

– RBS Description (for RBS 6000)

– GPS Synchronizations in RBS, ref-GPSsych (for RBS 2000 and RBS 3000).

3. Connect the RF jumper cable to the SMA connector and tighten it to a torque of 0.5 Nm with a torque wrench. For GRU
04 02, connect the RF jumper cable to the QMA connector.
 Note: Be careful with the SMA connector because physical stress and torques of more than 0.6 Nm can cause damage
to the SMA connector.

5.4 Install and Connect GNSS Receiver

Figure 13 GNSS Connection to DU or Baseband in the RBS

– In Radio Node Configurations with GSM, WCDMA, or LTE, a GNSS receiver unit is used, which is installed on a DIN
rail in the RBS. Follow the instructions in Install GNSS Receiver Unit in the RBS and Connect Digital Cable to the RBS.

– In Radio Node Configurations with CDMA, the units, DBA or DBU, has an integrated GNSS receiver. Follow the
instructions in Connect RF Cable to a DBU or DBA.
6 Install and Connect GNSS Receiver System to Indoor RBSs
This section describes how to install the GNSS Receiver System for RBS 6000 to indoor sites.

Figure 14 Installation at Indoor Sites, Workflow

6.1 Install Surge Arrester

Note: Surge arresters are mandatory in these configurations:

– With GNSS receiver unit GPS 01 or GPS 02 with R-state R1D (the R-state is the last part of the product
number)

– With a Power Divider or GNSS Active Splitter

– With an inline amplifier. The surge arrester is near the inline amplifier and is grounded to the same point as
the GNSS antenna.

– With GNSS receiver unit GPS 04 01, at customer sites with high risk of lightning. (Even if there is no power
divider or GNSS active splitter connected.)

For more information on surge arrester configurations, see GNSS Receiver System Description and Grounding Guidelines for
RBS Sites.

Steps

1. Install the surge arrester where the RF feeder cable enters the building.

2. Ground the surge arrester according to one of these alternatives:

– Fasten the surge arrester to a grounded metal surface.

– Connect a grounding cable to the surge arrester and connect the other end of the grounding cable to the MET on-site.
See Install Surge Arrester.

3. Connect the RF feeder cable from the GNSS antenna to the surge side of the surge arrester.

4. Connect the RF jumper cable to the protected side of the surge arrester.

6.2 Install GNSS Active Splitter or Power Divider

 More GNSS receivers can be connected to the GNSS antenna if the optional GNSS active splitter or power divider is used.

– The GNSS active splitter or power divider is positioned and fastened to, for example, a cable ladder or mounted at a
wall, at indoor sites. See Fasten GNSS Active Splitter or Power Divider.

– The DC stop is used together with the GPS 01 and the power divider. It prevents DC disturbances in the system. See
Install DC Stop.

The recommended maximum length of the RF jumper cable between a power divider and a GNSS receiver unit is 10 m.

6.2.1 Fasten GNSS Active Splitter or Power Divider

Steps

1. Find a an applicable location for the GNSS active splitter or power divider, for example on a cable ladder or the wall near
the RBS.

2. Fasten the GNSS active splitter or power divider with cable ties on a cable ladder or mount it on a wall with screws.

6.2.2 Install DC Stop

To install a DC stop:

Figure 15 Examples of RF Cable Connection to Power Divider and GNSS Receiver Units

Steps

1. Fit the DC stop directly to one of the connectors on the power divider (port RX 1 or RX 2). Note: An advantage to not
have a DC stop is the redundant powering of the GNSS antenna.

2. Connect RF jumper cables to the applicable ports (RX 1 and RX 2) that will be connected to the GNSS receiver units.

6.3 Install and Connect GNSS Receiver

 Figure 16 GNSS Connection to DU or Baseband in the RBS

This section describes how to install and connect the GNSS receiver.

– In Radio Node Configurations with GSM, WCDMA, or LTE, a GNSS receiver unit is used, which is installed in a DF-
OVP at indoor sites. Follow the instructions in Install GNSS Receiver Unit in the DF-OVP and Connect Digital Cable to
the RBS.

– In Radio Node Configurations with CDMA, the units, DBA or DBU, has an integrated GPS receiver. Follow the
instructions in Connect RF Cable to a DBU or DBA.

6.3.1 Install GNSS Receiver Unit in the DF-OVP

Figure 17 GNSS Receiver Unit

To install the GNSS Receiver Unit in the DF-OVP:

Note: Connection to an XMU requires GPS 02 or later versions of the receiver unit.
The procedure is also described in Install DF-OVP, ref-InstallDF-OVP.

Steps

1. Snap the GNSS receiver unit into position in the DF-OVP.

 Note: Handle RF jumper cables with care. The minimum bending radius is 30 mm.

2. Route the RF jumper cable to the GNSS receiver unit. Use only the cables recommended by Ericsson or similar, see Table
3.
For instructions on how to route the cables, where the cable entries are, and where the strapping points are, see these
documents:

– Install DF-OVP, ref-InstallDF-OVP

– Non-RF Connections, ref-NonRFConnections (for RBS 6000)

– GPS Synchronizations in RBS, ref-GPSsych (for RBS 2000 and RBS 3000).

3. Connect the RF jumper cable to the SMA connector and tighten it to a torque of 0.5 Nm with a torque wrench.

Note: Be careful with the SMA connector because physical stress and torques of more than 0.6 Nm can cause damage
to the SMA connector.

6.3.2 Connect Digital Cable to the RBS

To connect a GNSS receiver unit to a DU or Baseband, CBU, or DXU in the RBS:

Steps

1. Connect the digital cable to port 1 (RJ-45) on the GNSS receiver unit.

Note: Configurations with an XMU require GPS 02 receiver unit or later.

2. Connect a digital cable to port 2 (RJ-45) on the GNSS receiver unit to connect a second DU or Baseband, XMU, CBU, or
DXU.
For information on GNSS receiver unit configurations, see GNSS Receiver System Description.

3. Route the digital cable(s) to the GNSS interface in the RBS. The GNSS Interfaces for each RBS are found in the these
documents:

– Non-RF Connections, ref-NonRFConnections (for RBS 6000).

 – GPS Synchronization in RBS, ref-GPSsych (for RBS 3000 and RBS 2000).

Note: If the digital cable is connected to an RBS 3206 or RBS 3216 connection field, then an internal cable must be
connected from the connection field to the DU or CBU.

6.3.3 Connect RF Cable to a DBU or DBA

The DBU or DBA has an integrated GNSS receiver unit.
To connect the RF cable:

Steps

1. Route the RF jumper cable from the GNSS active splitter to the DBU or DBA and connect it to the GNSS interface (SMB).
RBS-specific information can be found in:

– Installing RBS, ref-InstallingRBS

– Non-RF Connections, ref-NonRFConnections

7 Install and Connect GNSS Receiver System to ERS Enclosures
This section describes how to connect the GNSS receiver system to an ERS enclosure site.

7.1 Install Surge Arrester

Note: Surge arresters are mandatory in these configurations:

– With GNSS receiver unit GPS 01 or GPS 02 with R-state R1D (the R-state is the last part of the product
number)

– With a Power Divider (GNSS passive splitter 1×2) or GNSS Active Splitter

– With an inline amplifier. The surge arrester is near the inline amplifier and is grounded to the same point as
the GNSS antenna.

– With GNSS receiver unit GPS 04 01, at customer sites with high risk of lightning. (Even if there is no power
divider or GNSS active splitter connected.)

Surge arresters are installed only in the ERS enclosure.

For more information on surge arrester configurations, see GNSS Receiver System Description and Grounding Guidelines for
RBS Sites.

ERS enclosure ERS enclosure

GNSS GNSS
receiver receiver
unit unit

Surge
arrester
GNSS
splitter

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Figure 18 Example of Surge Arrester Location in ERS Enclosure

Steps

1. Fasten the surge arrester to a grounded metal surface.

2. Connect the RF cable from the GNSS antenna to the adapter.

3. Connect an RF jumper from the adapter to the surge arrester (ANT).

7.2 Install GNSS Active Splitter or Power Divider (GNSS Passive Splitter 1×2)
 More GNSS receivers can be connected to the GNSS antenna if the optional GNSS active splitter or power divider (GNSS
passive splitter 1×2) is used.

The power divider (GNSS passive splitter 1×2) and GNSS active splitter are installed in the ERS enclosure.

7.2.1 Fasten GNSS Active Splitter in ERS Enclosure

Steps

1. Find the location for the GNSS splitter. See the ERS enclosure documentation for the exact position.

2. Attach the 1×4 or 1×8 GNSS active splitter to the mounting place. See the illustrations for details.

RX1 RX2 RX3 RX4

ANT

a. 1×4 GNSS Active Splitter Ge22818A

b. 1×8 GNSS Active Splitter

7.2.2 Fasten Power Divider (GNSS Passive Splitter 1×2) in the ERS Enclosure
Steps

1. Connect the cables to the power divider.

2. Find an applicable location for the power divider (GNSS passive splitter 1×2), for example put it on the floor in the ERS
enclosures.

3. Fasten the power divider (GNSS passive splitter 1×2) with cable ties or similar.

7.3 Install and Connect GNSS Receiver

In ERS enclosures configurations with GSM, WCDMA, or LTE, a GNSS receiver unit is used, which is installed on a DIN rail in
the ERS enclosures.
 ERS Enclosure

GPS/GNSS
Antenna Baseband/XMU
Digital Cable

RF Feeder
Cable

GNSS
GNSS Receiver Unit
Splitter

RF Jumper Cable

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Figure 19 GNSS Connection to Baseband in the ERS Enclosures

7.3.1 Install GNSS Receiver Unit in the ERS Enclosure

To install the GNSS receiver unit in an ERS enclosure::

Figure 20 RF Jumper Cable Connection to GNSS Receiver Unit

Figure 21 RF Jumper Cable Connection to GRU 04 02

Note: Connection to an Auxiliary Multiplexing Unit (XMU) requires GPS 02 or GPS 03.

Steps

1. Snap the GNSS receiver unit into position on the DIN rail inside ERS enclosure.

Note: If it is difficult to connect the RF jumper cable to the GNSS receiver when attached to the DIN rail, connect the
cable before you attach the GNSS receiver on the DIN rail.

ERS enclosure-specific information on where to install the GNSS receiver unit can be found in:
 – Enclosure Description

2. Route the RF jumper cable to the GNSS receiver unit. Use only the cables recommended by Ericsson or similar, see Table
3.

Note: Handle RF jumper cables with care. The minimum bending radius is 30 mm.

For instructions on how to route the cables and where to find the cable inlets and the strapping points in each cabinet,
see:

– Enclosure Description

3. Connect the RF jumper cable to the SMA connector and tighten it to a torque of 0.5 Nm with a torque wrench. For GRU
04 02, connect the RF jumper cable to the QMA connector.

Note: Be careful with the SMA connector because physical stress and torques of more than 0.6 Nm can cause damage
to the SMA connector.

7.3.2 Connect Digital Cable to an ERS enclosure

To connect a GNSS receiver unit to a Baseband, XMU, CBU, or DXU in ERS enclosure:
Note: Connection to an XMU requires GPS 02 or GPS 03.

Steps

1. Connect the digital cable to port 1 (RJ-45) on the GNSS receiver unit.

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2. Connect a digital cable to port 2 (RJ-45) on the receiver unit to connect a second Baseband, XMU, CBU, or DXU.
For information regarding GNSS receiver unit configurations, see GNSS Receiver System Description.

3. Route the digital cable(s) to the GNSS interface in the ERS enclosure. The GNSS interface for each ERS enclosure is
shown in this documents:

– Enclosure Description
8 Delay Calculation
The cable delay in the GNSS receiver system must be set in the RBS and ERS enclosure or Router 6000 configuration SW.
For more information on the configuration:

– For Baseband Radio System, see TimeSyncIO

– For DU Radio System, see, GpsSyncRef

– For RBS 6000, see PTP in Router 600 documentation.

Record the delay for the cables in the Customer Site Documentation. For information on the delay in cables recommended
by Ericsson, see Antenna and Cable Delay.

As the feeder cable is supplied uncut and the delay depends on the length of the feeder cable, the calculation of the delay
must be done for each site according to the instructions in Calculate Delay in Cables.

8.1 Calculate Delay in Cables

Inline amplifier

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Figure 22 Cables in GNSS Receiver System

Steps

1. Find the Active antenna delay in Antenna and Cable Delay.

2. Measure the length of the RF feeder cable and calculate the delay according to the formula below. Find the delay per
meter in section Antenna and Cable Delay.

3. Find the delay in the RF jumper cable in Antenna and Cable Delay.

4. Find the delay in the digital cable in Antenna and Cable Delay.

5. Add the delays of the active antenna, RF feeder cable, RF jumper cable, and digital cable to get the total delay.
 6. Follow the instructions in the applicable RBS, ERS enclosure, or Router 6000 SW documentation about how to use the
value in the RBS, ERS enclosure, or Router 6000 SW system.

8.1.1 Example of Calculating Delay in Cables

This section gives an example of how to calculate the delay in RF cables.

Steps

1. Find the delay for the active antenna in Antenna and Cable Delay.
Delay active antenna 31 ns

2. Calculate the delay in the RF feeder cable.

Length of RF feeder cable 50 m
RF feeder cable delay per meter 3.8 ns/m

Delay RF feeder cable 190 ns

3. Find the delay for the RF jumper cable in Antenna and Cable Delay.
Delay RF jumper cable 20 ns

4. Find the delay for the digital cable in Antenna and Cable Delay.
Delay digital cable 14 ns

5. dd the delays of the active antenna, RF feeder cable, RF jumper cable, and digital cable.

The total delay is then 255 ns.

8.2 Antenna and Cable Delay

This section gives the delay values for the GNSS antennas and cables recommended by Ericsson.

Table 2 GPS/GNSS Active Antenna Technical Data

Robust GNSS Robust GNSS GNSS Acrive GPS Active GPS Active
Active Antenna Active Antenna Antenna Antenna Antenna
KRE 101 2395/1, KRE 101 2395/2, KRE 101 2195/1, KRE 101 2082/1, KRE 101 2182/1,
Rosenberger Comba Rosenberger Huber Suhner Rosenberger
GPS, Glonass, GPS, Glonass, GPS, Glonass,
Satellite system Galioleo, and Galioleo, and Galioleo, and GPS GPS
support
BeiDou (1) BeiDou (1) BeiDou (1)
1565.42–1585.42
Frequency 1559–1610.5 MHz 1559-1610.5 MHz 1559–1610.5 MHz 1575.42 ± 10 MHz
MHz
Gain(2) 36±4 dBi > 37 dBi 38 ± 2 dBi 36 dBi 35 ± 5 dBi
Out-of-band >70 dB, f=1 to 960 >70 dB, f=1 to 960 > 50 dB, f<1500 >40 dB at 1575.42 >40 dB at 1575.42
rejection MHz MHz MHz ±50 MHz ± 50 MHz
>60 dB, f=960– >60 dB, f=960– > 40 dB, f = 1500– >45 dB at 1575.42
1525 MHz 1525 MHz 1525 MHz ± 70 MHz
 Robust GNSS Robust GNSS GNSS Acrive GPS Active GPS Active
Active Antenna Active Antenna Antenna Antenna Antenna
KRE 101 2395/1, KRE 101 2395/2, KRE 101 2195/1, KRE 101 2082/1, KRE 101 2182/1,
Rosenberger Comba Rosenberger Huber Suhner Rosenberger
>14 dB, f=1695– >14 dB, f=1695– >40 dB, f>1800
1785 MHz 1785 MHz MHz
>58 dB, f>1785 >58 dB, f>1785
MHz MHz
Operating
−40°C to + 55°C −40°C to + 55°C −40°C to + 55°C −40°C to +65°C −40°C to + 55°C
temperature
Operating voltage +5 V DC ±1 V DC +5 V DC ±1 V DC +5 V DC ±1 V DC +4 V DC to +6 V DC +4 V DC to +6 V DC
-32 V DC to + 4 V -32 V DC to + 4 V -32 V DC to + 4 V −32 V DC to +4 V -32 V DC to + 4 V
Non-destructive DC DC DC DC DC
abnormal voltage +6 V DC to + 32 V +6 V DC to + 32 V +6 V DC to + 32 V +6 V DC to +32 V +6 V DC to + 32 V
DC DC DC DC DC
Current
≤35 mA ≤35 mA ≤35 mA <50 mA ≤35 mA
consumption
Encapsulation
IP 67 IP 67 IP 65 IP 65 IP 65
class
Active antenna
31 ns 42 ns 46 ns 40 ns 40 ns
delay(3)
(1) Use of BeiDou requires client SW (RBS or Router 6000) to support the configuration of GPS 03 to use BeiDou
(2) At zenith including LNA gain
(3) Used when delay compensation is defined in RBS SW

Table 3 RF Cables Specifications

Cable or Unit Product Number Delay

(4)
1/4-inch RF feeder cable, drum 300 m FAB 102 1639/01 3.9 ns/m(5)
1/2-inch RF feeder cable, drum(4) 500 m FAB 102 1044/01 3.8 ns/m(5)
RF jumper cable
GNSS active splitter to GNSS receiver unit 1.5 m TSR 951 357/1500 7 ns
N-type (m) to SMA (m)
RF jumper cable(6)
GNSS receiver unit to RF feeder
1.5 m TSR 951 339/1500 6 ns
N-type (f) to SMA (m)
Outdoor classified
RF jumper cable 5m TSR 951 338/5000 20 ns
GNSS active splitter to GNSS receiver unit
N-type (m) to SMA (m) 10 m TSR 951 338/10M 41 ns
RF jumper cable 1m TSR 951 344/1 4 ns
GNSS active splitter to DBA or DBU
N-type (m) to SMB (m) 15 m TSR 951 344/15M 71 ns
RF jumper cable 1m TSR 951 345/1 4 ns
Surge arrester to GNSS active splitter
N-type (m) to N-type (m) 10 m TSR 951 345/2 41 ns
RF adapter
- RNT 1565 -
N-type (f) to coax panel adapter
(4) N-type connectors are ordered separately.
(5) The delay for each cable depends on the length and must be calculated on-site.
(6) For configurations without surge arresters.

Table 4 RBS 6000 and ERS Digital Cables Specification

 GNSS Receiver Digital Cable
Product Number RPM 113 6127/L(7) RPM 777 381/L(7)
Bending Radius 26 mm 33 mm
Length 01000 02000 03000 05000 15000 01000 01500 02000 02200
Delay 5 ns 9 ns 14 ns 23 ns 67 ns 5 ns 7.5 ns 10 ns 11 ns
Baseband 6620
Baseband 6630
Baseband 6648
Baseband 6641
X X X X
Baseband 6631
Baseband 6621
RAN Processor 6647
RAN Processor 6651
Radio Gateway R608 X X X X
RBS 6201
RBS 6202 X X X X X
RBS 6601
RBS 6101
RBS 6102 X X
RBS 6131
RBS 6301 X X
RBS 6320 X
RBS 6110 X
RBS 6120 X
Enclosure 6130
Enclosure 6140
X
Enclosure 6150
Enclosure 6160
Enclosure 6330 X
Enclosure 6360 X
(7) L is the five last digits of the product number and represents the length of the cable in millimeters

Table 5 RBS 6000 and ERS Digital Cables Specification

Cable Type Product Number Length

Digital cable for DU adapter RPM 777 15/01200 1.2 m
Adapter cable for GPS 01 TSR 432 250/00100 0.1 m
Digital cable for GRU 04 02 RPM 777 096/00115 0.1 m

Table 6 RBS 2000 Digital Cables Specifications

Cable or Unit Product Number Delay

Digital cable, RBS 2106 V3 1.7 m RPM 777 177/01700 9 ns
Digital cable, RBS 2116 and RBS 2116 V2 2m RPM 119 0218/02000 10 ns
Digital cable RBS 2206 V2, RBS 2216, and 10 m TSR 432 114/10M 51 ns
RBS 2216 V2 17 m TSR 432 114/17M 86 ns
9 Startup
The GNSS Receiver System is powered up and supervised by the RBS and ERS enclosures.
10 Indicators
This section describes the indicators on the GNSS receiver units.

10.1 GRU 04 01 and GRU 04 02 Receiver Units

This section describes the optical indicator on the GRU 04 01 and GRU 04 02 receiver units.

Note: Up to 12 minutes can be necessary before the GNSS receiver unit is synchronized with the satellites.

Figure 23 Indicator on GRU 04 01 Receiver Unit

Indicator

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Figure 24 Indicator on GRU 04 02 Receiver Unit

Table 7 Indicator on GRU 04 01 and GRU 04 02

Indicator Color Mode Indication

Synchronization Green Synchronized to satellites and
On transmits 1PPS and sentences to
the RBS or ERS enclosure.
Powered from the RBS or ERS
Slow flashing
enclosure but not synchronized
(0.5 Hz)
and does not transmit 1PPS.
Synchronized to satellites and
transmits 1PPS and sentences to
Double flashing on
the RBS or ERS enclosure. Remote
firmware upgrade is in progress.
Double flashing off Remote firmware upgrade is in
progress but not synchronized and
 Indicator Color Mode Indication
does not transmit 1PPS.
Fault in the GNSS receiver, the
Off GNSS antenna cable, or the cable
to the RBS or ERS enclosure.

10.2 GPS 02 and GPS 03 Receiver Units

This section describes the optical indicator on the GPS 02 and GPS 03 receiver units.

Note: Up to 12 minutes can be necessary before the GNSS receiver unit is synchronized with the satellites.

Figure 25 Indicator on GPS 02 and GPS 03 Receiver Unit

Table 8 Indicator on GPS 02 and GPS 03 Receiver Units

Indicator Color Mode Indication

Synchronized to satellites and transmits 1PPS and
On
sentences to the RBS
Synchronization Green Flashing Powered from the RBS but not synchronized and does
(1 Hz) not transmit 1PPS
Off Fault in the GNSS receiver or the cable to the RBS

Note: In the LTE variant of RBS 6302, the built-in GPS receiver unit indicator has the same behavior as the indicator on
GPS 02 and GPS 03 receiver units.

10.3 GPS 01 Receiver Unit

This section describes the indicators on the GPS 01 receiver unit.

Note: Up to 12 minutes can be necessary before the GNSS receiver unit is synchronized with the satellites.
Figure 26 Indicators on GPS 01 Receiver Unit

Table 9 Indicators on GPS 01 Receiver Unit

Indicator Color Mode Indication

Indicator 1 On GPS 01 is powered up
Green
Operational Off GNSS has no power
Off Not synchronized to satellites
Indicator 2
Yellow Synchronized to satellites and generates 1PPS and time
GNSS antenna RX Flashing (1 Hz)
sentences to RBS
11 Concluding Routines
This section describes what to do before leaving the site.

11.1 Site Check

Ensure that these tasks are completed:

– All cables are correctly routed, connected, and fastened.

– All covers are put back.

– All outdoor connectors are sealed.

– The site is clear of waste materials.

– The SID is updated and handed over to the person responsible for the site.

– All doors are closed and locked.

11.2 Environment
Note: Ericsson strongly recommends paying careful attention to the environment when cleaning a site after installation.
In particular, recycle all waste that can be recycled and sort out the remainder that can be disposed of according to
local regulations.
12 Maintenance
This section contains maintenance information for the GNSS Receiver System for RBS 6000.

12.1 Troubleshooting
This section provides basic troubleshooting hints.

12.1.1 GNSS Receiver Unit Receives No Power

If no indicator is on or flashes, the digital cable or he GNSS receiver unit is faulty.

12.1.2 GNSS Receiver Outputs No Timing Signals

The indicators on the GNSS receiver unit show if the unit outputs GNSS timing signals to the RBS or ERS enclosure.

If the indicators show that 1PPS is not output toward the RBS and ERS enclosures, make sure that:

– All connectors are tightened correctly.

– The GNSS antenna has 75% visibility of the hemisphere 10° above the horizon.

– The GNSS antenna is free of dirt.

12.1.3 Interrupted Timing from GNSS Receiver

Satellite visibility can become critical if too few satellites are visible because of their movement across the sky. New
obstacles can have reduced sky visibility since the installation.

Make sure that:

– The GNSS antenna has 75% visibility of the hemisphere 10° above the horizon.

12.1.4 Antenna Open Circuit Fault Alarm on CDMA BTS (DBA-based)

In a field with CDMA DBA configuration, an Antenna open circuit fault alarm on the CDMA Base Transceiver
System (BTS) Global Positioning System Timing Module (GPSTM) Managed Object (MO) can indicate a GPS active splitter
issue, antenna issue, or cable issue.

If an Antenna open circuit fault alarm is reported, make sure that:

– Tthe resistance between the center contact and ground of the active splitter is 100–200 Ω; if it is much more than
that, there can be a GPS active splitter issue.

– The antenna and cable connections are in good condition.

12.2 Replace Units

Contact the Operation and Maintenance Center beforeany maintenance work is started on-site.. If the GNSS Receiver
System must be disconnected, the timing signal to the RBS or ERS enclosure is lost.

All units in the GNSS Receiver System are replaceable.

All replacement of parts must be done according to the recommended safety guidelines.
When a GNSS receiver unit is replaced, a screwdriver can be used, as shown in Figure 27.

Figure 27 Replace a GNSS Receiver Unit

13 References
Safety Documents

– Personal Health and Safety Information, 124 46-2885

– System Safety Information, 124 46-2886

Generic

– Install Robust GNSS Active Antenna (Rosenberger), 57/1531-LZA 701 6009

– Install Robust GNSS Active Antenna (Comba), 56/1531-LZA 701 6009

– Multiple GNSS Support Feature Description, 370/221 04-LZA 701 6014/1

– GNSS Receiver System Description, 12/1551-LZA 701 6009/1

– Install GNSS Active Antenna, Rosenberger, 006 92-KRE 101 2195/1

– Installing GPS Active Antenna, Huber Suhner, 006 92-KRE 101 2082/1

– Install GPS Active Antenna, Rosenberger, 006 92-KRE 101 2182/1

– Install GPS Antenna Mounting Bracket, 221 06-SXK 107 2860/1

– Install DF-OVP, 45/1531-LZA 701 6009/1

– Grounding Guidelines for RBS Sites, 23/1551-LZA 701 6009/1

– Customer Site Documentation, site-specific

– Small Cell Site Products Overview, specific to each RBS

RBS and ERS Enclosure Documents

– RBS Description, specific to each RBS

– Installing RBS, specific to each RBS

– Enclosure Description, specific to each Enclosure

– Install Enclosure, specific to each Enclosure

– Non-RF Connections, specific to each RBS

– GPS Synchronization in RBS, specific to each RBS 3000 or RBS 2000

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