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CCI RET Firmware and Antenna Configuration Upgrade Procedure

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Table of Contents

i. Introduction .............................................................................................................................................................................. 4 i.1 Purpose ................................................................................................................................................................................... 4 ii. Advisories ................................................................................................................................................................................ 4 ii.1 Changing or “Swapping” of Antenna RET Motors ..................................................................................................................... 4 ii.2 Addressing RET “Jams” ........................................................................................................................................................... 4 1 Firmware Upgrade and Antenna Configuration File Update when using CCI SCU-AISG2-P .................................................... 5

1.1 Launch the SCU-AISG2-P .............................................................................................................................................. 5 1.2 Perform a Scan of Connected RET Actuators ................................................................................................................. 6 1.3 RET Actuator Scan Results ............................................................................................................................................ 6 1.4 RET Device Detail .......................................................................................................................................................... 6

1.4.1 Field Notice .......................................................................................................................................................... 7 1.5 Determine the Latest RET Actuator Firmware ................................................................................................................ 8

1.5.1 RET Firmware Download ...................................................................................................................................... 9 1.5.1.1 Download the latest RET Firmware ............................................................................................................. 9 1.5.1.2 Prepare to Upload the Firmware ............................................................................................................... 10 1.5.1.3 Upload the RET Firmware ......................................................................................................................... 11 1.5.1.4 Calibrate the RET Actuator ....................................................................................................................... 12

1.5.2 Updating the Antenna Configuration File ............................................................................................................. 13 1.5.2.1 Download Antenna Config (Configuration) Files from cciproducts.com ...................................................... 13 1.5.2.2 Determine the correct Config file ............................................................................................................... 15 1.5.2.3 Select Vendor “Communication Components” ........................................................................................... 15

1.5.2.3.1 Add Vendor........................................................................................................................................... 16 1.5.2.4 Determine Antenna Models Available ........................................................................................................ 17 1.5.2.5 Browse for Antenna Config File ................................................................................................................. 18 1.5.2.6 Add Version in “Add Antenna Model” Window ........................................................................................... 19 1.5.2.7 Determine Antenna Models Available ........................................................................................................ 20 1.5.2.8 Browse for Antenna Config File ................................................................................................................. 20 1.5.2.9 Add Version in “Add Antenna Model” Window ........................................................................................... 21 1.5.2.10 Select Antenna Model to Add to RET Detail Window ................................................................................. 22 1.5.2.11 Save Selected ........................................................................................................................................... 23 1.5.2.12 Perform Select Antenna Model and Save Selected for Antennas with Dual (or Multi) Bands and with Multiple RET Actuators ...................................................................................................................................................... 25 1.5.2.13 Rescan RET Actuator ............................................................................................................................... 27

1.6 Notes ........................................................................................................................................................................... 28 1.6.1 Run Calibration ................................................................................................................................................... 28

List of Figures

Figure 1.1 – SCU-AISG2-P in the Start > Programs in the windows application ................................................................................. 5 Figure 1.2 – SCU-AISG2-P Application Initial Window ....................................................................................................................... 5 Figure 1.3 - SCU-AISG2-P Application Window with Data “Post Scan” .............................................................................................. 6 Figure 1.4 – RET Device Detail Window ............................................................................................................................................ 6 Figure 1.5 – Example of Corrupted RET Model Name ....................................................................................................................... 7 Figure 1.6 – Example of Corrupted RET Serial No. ............................................................................................................................ 7 Figure 1.7 – RET Firmware Upgrade Path Flow Chart ....................................................................................................................... 8 Figure 1.8 – Firmware Download Files and Instructions for BSA-RET200 .......................................................................................... 9 Figure 1.9 – Firmware Download Files and Instructions for BSA-RET400 ........................................................................................ 10 Figure 1.10 - RET Detail Setting Window for RET Software Download ............................................................................................ 10 Figure 1.11 – Software Browser Window ......................................................................................................................................... 11 Figure 1.12 – Download Software Warning Pop-up Window ............................................................................................................ 11 Figure 1.13 – Download Software Process Running pop-up Window ............................................................................................... 11 Figure 1.14 – Download Software Process Finished pop-up Window ............................................................................................... 12 Figure 1.15 – Antenna Config Files and Instructions (shown for OPA-65R-LCUU-H6) ..................................................................... 13 Figure 1.16 - Antenna Config Files for “H” and “Y” RET Actuators (HPA-65R-BUU-H6) ................................................................... 14 Figure 1.17 – Antenna Model Management in RET Tab................................................................................................................... 15 Figure 1.18 – Vendor Pull-Down List in Antenna Model Management .............................................................................................. 15 Figure 1.19 – Add Vendor Pop-Up Window ..................................................................................................................................... 16 Figure 1.20 – Add vendor success pop-up window .......................................................................................................................... 16 Figure 1.21 – CCI Antenna Model List in Antenna Model Management ........................................................................................... 17 Figure 1.22 – Add Antenna Pop-up Window .................................................................................................................................... 17 Figure 1.23 – Antenna Config File Browser Window for HPA65-H8-B-02.bin Selection .................................................................... 18 Figure 1.24 - Add Antenna Pop-up Window with Antenna & AISG Model Names “Auto-Filled” with HPA65-H8-B-02 ....................... 18 Figure 1.25 – Add Antenna Pop-up widow after Manual Entry of Version ......................................................................................... 19

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List of Figures

Figure 1.26 – Add antenna model success pop-up window after adding OPA65-H6-L-01 ................................................................ 19 Figure 1.27 – CCI Vendor Antenna Model List with HPA65-H8-B-02 Added .................................................................................... 20 Figure 1.28 – Add Antenna Pop-up Window .................................................................................................................................... 20 Figure 1.29 – Antenna Config File Browser Window for HPA65-H8-U-02.bin Selection ................................................................... 20 Figure 1.30 – Add Antenna Pop-up Window with Antenna Model Name & AISG Model Name “Auto-Filled”..................................... 21 Figure 1.31 – Add Antenna Pop-up widow after Manual Entry of Version ......................................................................................... 21 Figure 1.32 – Add antenna model success Pop-Up window ............................................................................................................. 21 Figure 1.33 – CCI Vendor Antenna Model List with HPA65-H8-U-02 Added .................................................................................... 21 Figure 1.34 – RET Device Detail Window Showing Added Models HPA65-H8-B-02 and HPA65-H8-U-02 on Pull-Down List .......... 22 Figure 1.35 – RET Device Detail Window Showing Added Model HPA65-H8-B-02 After Selection .................................................. 22 Figure 1.36 – Save Selected Button for HPA65-H8-B-02 Antenna (Low Band Port) ......................................................................... 23 Figure 1.37 – Save Device Data “Are you sure you want to change ANTENNA MODEL?” Warning Pop-up Window ....................... 23 Figure 1.38 – Save Device Data “Process is Finished” Window ....................................................................................................... 23 Figure 1.39 – Request for Antenna Detail Verification Window ........................................................................................................ 24 Figure 1.40 – RET Detail Window after Verification Request Window Closure ................................................................................. 24 Figure 1.41 - Save Selected Button for HPA65-H8-U-02 Antenna (High Band Ports) ....................................................................... 25 Figure 1.42 - Save Device Data “Are you sure you want to change ANTENNA MODEL?” Warning Pop-up Window ....................... 25 Figure 1.43 - Save Device Data “Process is Finished” Window ........................................................................................................ 25 Figure 1.44 - Request for Antenna Detail Verification Window ......................................................................................................... 26 Figure 1.45 - Save Selected Button for Left Facing HPA65-H8-U-02 Antenna High Band Port (Antenna Serial Number) ................. 26 Figure 1.46 - Save Device Data “Process is Finished” Window ........................................................................................................ 26 Figure 1.47 - RET Detail Window after Verification Request Window Closure .................................................................................. 27 Figure 1.48 – RET Tab Window after Rescan for HPA65-H8-B-02................................................................................................... 27 Figure 1.49 - RET Details Window after Rescan for HPA65-H8-B-02 ............................................................................................... 28

RET Firmware & Antenna Config. Upgrade Document

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i. Introduction

i.1 Purpose This manual contains information and procedures for the installation, integration, operation, and maintenance of CCI Antenna RET Systems. This guide was created to provide a detailed outline of the process for Checking, Upgrading and Troubleshooting CCI Antenna RET motors. Should you encounter issues at the time of installation or network integration, a review of this guide may be used as a form of “Sanity Check” to ensure the motors currently installed in the antenna are up to the current IOT approved Firmware and Antenna Configuration Files. Additionally, this guide provides reference materials to more easily identify potential issues if the Antenna and associated RETs were connected to the network PRIOR to being upgraded to the IOT approved updates and subsequently became non-responsive or unidentifiable. If you encounter differences between the outlined process screen shots and the information presented by an approved controller – you are encouraged to contact CCI Technical Support for further assistance.

ii. Advisories

ii.1 Changing or “Swapping” of Antenna RET Motors Please be advised that every RET motor which accompanies a CCI Antenna has been uploaded at the factory with the appropriate Antenna Configuration file for that Specific Antenna Model and for the Specific Actuator (Antenna Element) to which it is attached to. Swapping of Antenna RET Motors between different Antenna Models OR Between High and Low Designated ports OR Between Left and Right sides in BSA (Bi-Sector Array) models as well as other models MAY result in RET Jams or other network errors related to RET operation. These errors may present themselves as (but are not limited to): RET “Jams”, RET “Module Scenario Alarm”, or “Overcurrent Alarm”. Customers, as well as their installation teams, are strongly encouraged to confirm the RET information (listed in this guide) against the actual Antenna Model and RET position within the specific Antenna (e.g.: Low Band/High Band/Right Beam/Left Beam) prior to connection to the network infrastructure as part of their Standard Installation and Pre-Commissioning procedures. In the event that a discrepancy is found, the installer / technician should upload the appropriate Antenna Configuration File associated with the subject RET Motor by following the instructions in this document.

ii.2 Addressing RET “Jams” In the event of a RET “Jam” condition the following steps should be followed to quantify the type of RET “Jam” encountered PRIOR to taking further action(s):

Prior to quantifying a RET Jam condition – use of the correct Antenna Config File MUST be validated first Attempt to perform a “Calibration” on the RET motor using a Portable SCU (such as CCI’s P-SCU)

If SCU reports a “JAM” condition or becomes unresponsive for an extended period of time o Disconnect the AISG cable from the RET o Remove the RET from the Antenna o Attempt to move the actual Antenna Actuator (this can be done with the keyed peg)

If the Antenna Actuator does NOT move freely – the actual internal actuator may be damaged – The Antenna Itself will need to be replaced and generate an RMA for the complete Antenna (with its motors)

If the Antenna Actuator moves freely (only turns approx. ¼ turn in each direction from center) the Antenna is unlikely the cause of the RET Jam Condition - Note finding and continue to the next step

Reconnect the RET Controller and AISG cable to the RET in question o Re-Scan for the RET Motor and perform the “Calibration” function again inspect the motor’s “key” hole on the

underside of the unit for movement If the motor moves freely without “grinding” or excessive “noises” AND the SCU shows a successful

calibration notice - the motor should be considered operational o If movement appears labored or very little or no movement is noted – attempt to set tilt to the minimum setting

and again to the maximum setting to inspect movement further If the motor moves freely without “grinding” or excessive “noises” AND the SCU does not report an

issue or become unresponsive – the motor should be considered operational o In the event that all attempts to adjust Tilt value or Perform a “Calibration” Fails to complete or results in a

“grinding” or excessive “noise” condition The RET Motor should be deemed Non-Operational and Tagged as such Generate an RMA for the Failed Motor (NOT the Antenna itself)

Reattach the Motor to the Antenna and attempt to perform a calibration again – If further issues persist – contact CCI

Technical Support for assistance


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1 Firmware Upgrade and Antenna Configuration File Update when using CCI SCU-AISG2-P This procedure will apply to both the RET Firmware Upgrade and Antenna Configuration file update. Note that in order to determine what Version of Firmware must be installed, the user must launch the SCU-AISG2-P, and get to the RET Device Detail window as described below.

1.1 Launch the SCU-AISG2-P Connect the SCU-AISG2-P to one of your PC’s USB ports. Power-up the SCU-AISG2-P. If you have installed the “Desktop Shortcuts” option, you can start the application from desktop’s SCU-AISG2-P shortcut. You can also go to “Start > Programs > SCU-AISG2-P > SCU-AISG2-P” (see figure 1.1) to launch the SCU-AISG2-P windows application. The application window shown in figure 1.2 will appear.

Figure 1.1 – SCU-AISG2-P in the Start > Programs in the windows application

Figure 1.2 – SCU-AISG2-P Application Initial Window Note that the default panel is the RET “Tab” which will always exist. Initially it contains an empty list of connected AISG device when the SCU-AISG2-P system is launched each time. On the bottom-right side, you’ll see the COM port number the system is using. If the number is 0, the system is not properly connected. Either the USB cable is not connected with the adapter or the USB connection is not detected by windows system. In the latter case, please reconnect the cable and launch the system again.


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1.2 Perform a Scan of Connected RET Actuators Insure that that all RET Actuators are properly connected and perform a “Scan.” It is assumed that the user is familiar with the CCI Portable SCU. Therefore details of how to use the SCU-AISG2-P will not be shown herein.

1.3 RET Actuator Scan Results After completion of a “Scan”, the RET data will be visible in the SCU-AISG2-P Application window (see figure 1.3 below).

Figure 1.3 - SCU-AISG2-P Application Window with Data “Post Scan”

1.4 RET Device Detail Click (depress) the “Edit” button on the SCU-AISG2-P Post Scan window to view and edit the “RET Device Detail” information. See the “RET Device Detail” window in figure 1.4 below.

Figure 1.4 – RET Device Detail Window

RET Model Name

RET Serial Number

RET Firmware Version

The last character identifies the

firmware version. In this example,

the firmware version is ‘F’.


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1.4.1 Field Notice CCI has received some field reports of rare instances where the RET Model Name or RET Serial No. contain corrupted information. Corrupted data may include special characters, wrong format or missing information in either the Model Name or Serial Number fields as shown in figures 1.5 and 1.6 below. If you encounter any corrupted data as shown in the examples below, please contact CCI Support for further instructions. We suggest that you do not proceed with updating the firmware. Examples:

Figure 1.5 – Example of Corrupted RET Model Name

Figure 1.6 – Example of Corrupted RET Serial No. Note: The RET Serial Number is always in the following format: XX-XXXX-XX-XXXXXX where X is an alpha numeric character between 0 and 9 or A thru Z (no special characters).

RET Model Name with special characters

RET Serial Number missing data


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1.5 Determine the Latest RET Actuator Firmware Determine the latest RET Actuator Firmware required by reviewing the Flow Chart (Firmware Upgrade Path) shown in Figure 1.7 below. The RET Actuator can be one of three Model Names (SA-DC0201, SA-DC0301 or SA-DC0401). Note that the filenames are shown in blue text in the RET Firmware Upgrade Path flowchart shown below. The RET Firmware Version is determined by the last character in the RET Software Version field in the RET Details window (see Figure 1.4 above).

If the RET Firmware is determined to be up to date, then no further action is required. However, if the RET Firmware is not the latest, we recommend that you upgrade to the appropriate version. The latest RET firmware is available for download from CCI’s website in the ‘Resources’ tab of the RET actuator. Details on how to Download the RET Actuator Firmware are covered in the paragraphs below. Please contact the CCI Technical Support Group if there are any questions on how to perform the Firmware Upgrade.

Check RET Model Number?

Check Firmware (Software) Version?

SA-DC0201

Check Firmware (Software) Version?

SA-DC0301

Contact CCI for RMA

Replacement RET Actuator

REV H OR EARLIER

UPGRADE TO REV L

31-000201-06-0L.zip

REV I OR LATER

Contact CCI for RMA

Replacement RET Actuator

REV C OR EARLIER

UPGRADE TO REV H

31-000203-01-0H.zip

REV D or LATER

RET FIRMWARE UPGRADE PATH

UPGRADE TO REV C

31-000401-01-0C_E.zip

SA-DC0401

Figure 1.7 – RET Firmware Upgrade Path Flow Chart


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1.5.1 RET Firmware Download

1.5.1.1 Download the latest RET Firmware Go to the Antenna Accessories product page and find the BSA-RET200 (for the SA-DC0201 or SA-DC0301 Product Numbers) or the BSA-RET400 (for the SA-DC0401 Product Number) RET Actuator. Then go to the Resources tab and find the RET F/W version required for update of the RET Actuator per the flow chart above. Download the latest firmware in a .zip file as shown in figures 1.8 and 1.9 from CCI’s website and save it on your PC or laptop. Note that there are also brief instructions (available directly on the website as a window in a new tab) as well as a copy of this document available as a pdf file (shown in figures 1.8 and 1.9). You will need to extract the files from the appropriate .zip file for later use.

Figure 1.8 – Firmware Download Files and Instructions for BSA-RET200


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1.5.1.1 Prepare to Upload the RET F/W (Cont.)

Figure 1.9 – Firmware Download Files and Instructions for BSA-RET400

1.5.1.2 Prepare to Upload the Firmware Connect the Portable SCU to the RET to be upgraded and proceed to the RET Detail Setting Window shown in figure 1.10 below. Depress the Download Software button as indicated. This will open the “Software Browser window as seen in figure 1.11 below. Browse to find the location on your PC or laptop where you have stored the RET Firmware files, and select the appropriate “.bin” F/W Version (Firmware “CI0203010H-upload.bin” in this example). The latest versions available are CI0201060L-upload.bin, CI0203010H-upload.bin or CI0204010C_E-Upload.bin. Be sure not to use the .hex files as these are used for programming at the factory only. Additionally, note that the .xml files contained in the .zip file are only for use with BTS software when specifically required.

Figure 1.10 - RET Detail Setting Window for RET Software Download


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1.5.1.2 Prepare to Upload the RET F/W (Cont.)

Figure 1.11 – Software Browser Window

1.5.1.3 Upload the RET Firmware After finding and selecting the proper firmware file to upload, depress the “Open” button in the Software Browser window (see figure 1.11 above). This will open a “Confirmation” window (Download Software Warning pop-up window) to insure that you want to download the selected software file. This Confirmation window is shown in figure 1.12 below.

Figure 1.12 – Download Software Warning Pop-up Window Note that while the software is downloading, a Download Software Process Running pop-up window will appear as shown in figure 1.13 below.

Figure 1.13 – Download Software Process Running pop-up Window


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1.5.1.3 Upload the RET Firmware (Cont.)

When the software download is finished, a Download Software Process Finished pop-up Window will appear as shown in figure 1.14 below.

Figure 1.14 – Download Software Process Finished pop-up Window

1.5.1.4 Calibrate the RET Actuator New Firmware requires a onetime calibration to be performed. Note: If Calibration is not performed after upload of Firmware, the first “Set Tilt” command will trigger an auto Calibrate cycle followed by setting the requested tilt angle.


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1.5.2 Updating the Antenna Configuration File CCI antennas share the same physical RET actuators. The Antenna Configuration file essentially “tells” the RET which antenna type it is controlling. It also tells the RET whether it is controlling a high band column or a low band column (or in the case of Bi-Sector Array antennas, a left beam or a right beam). It also defines that tilt range which may be different on high band versus low band on some antennas). NOTE: Upon upgrading the firmware, CCI recommends that the Antenna Configuration file be updated in order to achieve proper operation of the RET Actuators with the associated Antenna.

1.5.2.1 Download Antenna Config (Configuration) Files from cciproducts.com CCI website (www.cciproducts.com) provides the applicable Antenna Config files in the ‘Resources’ tab of every antenna. Simply search for the model number of the antenna, then clock on the ‘Resources’ tab. You will see a listing of the applicable Antenna Config files for that antenna. See figure 1.15 below for an example of the Antenna Config files associated with the OPA-65R-LCUU-H6 Antenna. Note that there are three (3) files associated with this antenna as follows: 1) RET Control of the “L” (698 – 787 MHz) ports; 2) RET Control of the “C” (824 – 894 MHz) ports; and 3) RET Control of the “left facing” and “right facing” “U” (1710 – 2360 MHz) ports. There are also brief instructions (available directly on the website as a window in a new tab) as well as a copy of this document available as a pdf file (shown in figure 1.15). Note that in a few cases there may be more than one low band or high band associated with a given antenna. Be certain that you are selecting the correct Antenna Config file. If you cannot locate your antenna model or find the Antenna Config files, contact CCI Technical Support. Download/Save the Config .bin file (containing the latest appropriate Antenna Configuration file) to your PC or laptop. Be sure to save the .bin file in a location you can find when ready to upload the appropriate Config file to the Site Control Unit (SCU).

Figure 1.15 – Antenna Config Files and Instructions (shown for OPA-65R-LCUU-H6)

http://www.cciproducts.com/


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1.5.2.1 Download Antenna Config (Configuration) Files from cciproducts.com (Cont.) Finally note that the Antenna Config files may have either “H” or “Y” in the filename. The “H” Antenna Config files are for use with BSA-RET200 (Product Number SA-DC0201 and SA-DC0301 RET Actuators), while the “Y” Antenna Config files are for use with BSA-RET400 (Product Number SA-DC0401 RET Actuators). The SA-DC0401 RET Actuators can be found on iRET Antennas at present. Figure 1.16 (see below) shows an example for the HPA-65R-BUU-H6 (Standard RET) antenna, where both types of Antenna Config files are listed.

Figure 1.16 - Antenna Config Files for “H” and “Y” RET Actuators (HPA-65R-BUU-H6)


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1.5.2.2 Determine the correct Config file Antenna Config files are antenna specific as well as band specific. There is a different Antenna Config file for the RET that controls the low-band column versus the RET that controls the high-band column of an Antenna. Note that in a few cases there may be more than one low band or high band associated with a given antenna. Be certain that you are selecting the correct Antenna Config file. CCI’s website provides a RET Connection Diagram in the “Specifications” tab of every antenna to help you identify the band of the RET based on its physical location on the antenna. Select the appropriate Antenna Config File to be downloaded to the RET. Connect the SCU-AISG2-P and open the application on your PC. Go to “Tools” in the Menu and open the Antenna Model Management Window by clicking on “Antenna Model Management” in the Menu (see figure 1.17).

Figure 1.17 – Antenna Model Management in RET Tab

1.5.2.3 Select Vendor “Communication Components” In the Antenna Model Management window select the pull-down arrow to show Antenna Vendors available. Select Communication Components as shown in figure 1.18 below. Once Communication Components is selected, this will fill the window with the presently available CCI Antenna Models (see figure 1.21).

Figure 1.18 – Vendor Pull-Down List in Antenna Model Management


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1.5.2.3.1 Add Vendor If Communication Components is not on the Antenna Vendor Drop-Down List, press the “Add Vendor” button, as seen in figure 1.19 below. This will open the “Add Vendor” Pop-up Window (also seen in figure 1.18). You must now type in “CI” in order to add Communication Components to the Vendor Listing. Once you press the “Add” button this will open the “Add Vendor success” pop-up window as seen in figure 1.20.

Figure 1.19 – Add Vendor Pop-Up Window

Figure 1.20 – Add vendor success pop-up window


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1.5.2.4 Determine Antenna Models Available View the list of available Communication Components Antenna Models in figure 1.21. If the desired antenna is not available, then select the “add” button in this window to open up the “Add Antenna Model” window (see figure 1.22).

Figure 1.21 – CCI Antenna Model List in Antenna Model Management

Figure 1.22 – Add Antenna Pop-up Window


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1.5.2.5 Browse for Antenna Config File In the “Add Antenna Model” window select the Browse button and locate the Latest Antenna Config files where you have previously stored them (when downloading from the CCI Website). Find the appropriate file (in this example file name HPA65-H8-B-02.bin as highlighted in figure 1.23 below) for the low band ports on CCI Antenna Model Number HPA-65R-BUU-H8. Press the “open” button, and this will load (Auto-fill) the “Antenna Model Name,” and it will also auto-fill the AISG Model Name with HPA65-H8-B-02, as seen in figure 1.24 below.

Figure 1.23 – Antenna Config File Browser Window for HPA65-H8-B-02.bin Selection

Figure 1.24 - Add Antenna Pop-up Window with Antenna & AISG Model Names “Auto-Filled” with HPA65-H8-B-02


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1.5.2.6 Add Version in “Add Antenna Model” Window Determine the Config file Version by viewing the last two (2) digits in the Antenna Config file selected. Select the Version line in the window with your mouse, and manually type in the appropriate Version Number (in this example type in 01, as the number in this screen is the HPA65-H8-B-02) as shown in figure 1.25 below and press the “Add” button. This will open the “Add antenna model success” window as seen in figure 1.26 below. Note that the Antenna Model Number HPA65-H8-B-02 will be available in the background window in figure 1.26 after completion and “scroll down.”

Figure 1.25 – Add Antenna Pop-up widow after Manual Entry of Version

Figure 1.26 – Add antenna model success pop-up window after adding OPA65-H6-L-01


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1.5.2.7 Determine Antenna Models Available Note that as the antenna being added (Model HPA65-H8-B-02 in the SCU’s Antenna Model Number listing) in the steps above (CCI’s Actual Model Number HPA-65R-BUU-H8) has ports with both Low Band (denoted by the “B” in the Model Number and Config file) and ports with the High Band (denoted by the “U” in the Antenna Model Number and Config file), the Antenna Low Band information will be in the Antenna Model listing. However, as the high band Model information has not yet been added select the “add” button shown in this window (figure 1.27) to open up the “Add Antenna Model” window (see figure 1.28) to open up the Config file browser window once again.

Figure 1.27 – CCI Vendor Antenna Model List with HPA65-H8-B-02 Added

Figure 1.28 – Add Antenna Pop-up Window

1.5.2.8 Browse for Antenna Config File In the “Add Antenna Model” window select the Browse button and locate the Latest Antenna Config files where you have previously stored them (when downloading from the CCI Website). Find the appropriate file (in this example file name HPA65-H8-U-02.bin as highlighted in figure 1.29 below for the high band ports on for CCI Antenna Model Number HPA-65R-BUU-H8. Press the “open” button, and this will load (Auto-fill) the “Antenna Model Name” and the “AISG Model Name” fields in the “Add Antenna Model” window as seen in figure 1.30. Note that the “AISG Model Name” will only be loaded when using the “shortened” files names associated with CCI’s latest Antenna Config Files.

Figure 1.29 – Antenna Config File Browser Window for HPA65-H8-U-02.bin Selection


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1.5.2.8 Browse for Antenna Config File (Cont.)

Figure 1.30 – Add Antenna Pop-up Window with Antenna Model Name & AISG Model Name “Auto-Filled”

1.5.2.9 Add Version in “Add Antenna Model” Window Determine the Config file Version by viewing the last two (2) digits in the Antenna Config file selected. Select the Version line in the window with your mouse, and manually type in the appropriate Version Number (in this example type in 02) as shown in figure 1.31 below and press the “Add” button. The Add antenna model success pop-up window opens (see figure 1.32). Press OK and the “Antenna Model Management” window opens (see figure 1.33 below).

Figure 1.31 – Add Antenna Pop-up widow after Manual Entry of Version

Figure 1.32 – Add antenna model success Pop-Up window

Figure 1.33 – CCI Vendor Antenna Model List with HPA65-H8-U-02 Added


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1.5.2.10 Select Antenna Model to Add to RET Detail Window Close the “Antenna Model Management” window. Return to the “RET Detail Setting” window and open the “Pull-Down” list. This list now shows the Models HPA65-H8-B-02 and HPA65-H8-U-02 as being available (see figure 1.34). Select the Antenna Model “Box” with the mouse and a “check mark” will appear in the box next to the Antenna Model. The window will now appear as shown in figure 1.35 with the Antenna Model HPA65-H8-B-02 showing.

Figure 1.34 – RET Device Detail Window Showing Added Models HPA65-H8-B-02 and HPA65-H8-U-02 on Pull-Down List

Figure 1.35 – RET Device Detail Window Showing Added Model HPA65-H8-B-02 After Selection


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1.5.2.11 Save Selected Depress the Save Selected button as seen in figure 1.36. This process will only change the information in the check box or check boxes which were selected. If no box was “checked”, then no information will be changed. A Save Device Data “Are you sure you want to change ANTENNA MODEL?” Warning Pop-up Window will then appear as seen in figure 1.37. Click OK, and a Save Device Data “Process is Finished” window will open as seen in figure 1.38 below. Click the “OK” button on the Save Device Data “Process is Finished” window and then a Request to Verify Antenna Details window (shown in figure 1.39) will appear. Click “OK” in the Request to Verify Antenna Details window, and the updated Antenna Data (including Frequency Band, Beam Width and Antenna Gain) will populate the RET Detail Window shown in figure 1.40. Note that the Antenna Serial Number presently contains information for the BSA-M65-17R010-02 Antenna’s RET Actuator which controls the “Low Band Left Facing” ports which were originally populated in the RET Tab and RET Details. As this RET Actuator is now being utilized for the CCI Hexport Antenna Low Band ports (which are not left facing or right facing), this Antenna Serial Number information must be changed. Therefore the Antenna Serial Number must be changed from: 25-4610-00000000L (where the “L” references the “Left Facing RET Actuator” on the BSA-M65-17R010-02 antenna (and the Low Band is referenced in the Antenna Model itself)), to: 25-4610-00000000B (where the “B” references the Low Band RET Actuator on the HPA65-H8-B-02 Hexport Antenna). Be sure to select the Antenna Serial No. by placing a “check mark” at “Antenna Serial No.”.

Figure 1.36 – Save Selected Button for HPA65-H8-B-02 Antenna (Low Band Port)

Figure 1.37 – Save Device Data “Are you sure you want to change ANTENNA MODEL?” Warning Pop-up Window

Figure 1.38 – Save Device Data “Process is Finished” Window


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1.5.2.11 Save Selected (Cont.)

Figure 1.39 – Request for Antenna Detail Verification Window

Figure 1.40 – RET Detail Window after Verification Request Window Closure


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1.5.2.12 Perform Select Antenna Model and Save Selected for Antennas with Dual (or Multi) Bands and with Multiple RET Actuators Repeat Steps 1.5.2.10 and 1.5.2.11 for Antennas with Multiple Bands and/or Multiple RET Actuators, until all RET Actuators have been properly assigned with the correct Antenna Model Information. See figure 1.41 thru figure 1.47 for change of Antenna Model to HPA65-H8-U-02 (High Band). Note that in this example (for CCI’s Hexport Antennas) the High Band has both “Left Facing” and “Right Facing” ports. Therefore the Antenna Serial Number needs to be changed to include whether the RET being utilized is for the Left Facing or the Right Facing ports. The Antenna Serial Number presently contains information for the BSA-M65-17R010-02 Antenna’s RET Actuator which controls the “Low Band Left Facing” ports which were originally populated in the RET Tab and RET Details. As the RET Actuator is now being utilized for the CCI Hexport Antenna High Band ports this Antenna Serial Number information must be changed. Therefore the Antenna Serial Number must be changed from: 25-4610-00000000L (where the “L” references the “Left Facing RET Actuator” on the BSA-M65-17R010-02 antenna (and the Low Band is referenced in the Antenna Model itself)), to: 25-4610-0000000LU (where the “U” references the High Band RET Actuator for the “Left Facing” ports on the HPA65-H8-B-02 Hexport Antenna) as shown in figures 1.37 and 1.38. Or change the Antenna Serial No. to: 25-4610-0000000RU (where the “U” references the High Band RET Actuator for the “Right Facing” ports on the HPA65-H8-B-02 Hexport Antenna). Be sure to select the Antenna Serial No. by placing a “check mark” at “Antenna Serial No.”

Figure 1.41 - Save Selected Button for HPA65-H8-U-02 Antenna (High Band Ports)

Figure 1.42 - Save Device Data “Are you sure you want to change ANTENNA MODEL?” Warning Pop-up Window

Figure 1.43 - Save Device Data “Process is Finished” Window


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1.5.2.12 Perform Select Antenna Model and Save Selected for Antennas with Dual (or Multi) Bands and with Multiple RET Actuators (Cont.)

Figure 1.44 - Request for Antenna Detail Verification Window

Figure 1.45 - Save Selected Button for Left Facing HPA65-H8-U-02 Antenna High Band Port (Antenna Serial Number)

Figure 1.46 - Save Device Data “Process is Finished” Window


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1.5.2.12 Perform Select Antenna Model and Save Selected for Antennas with Dual (or Multi) Bands and with Multiple RET Actuators (Cont.)

Figure 1.47 - RET Detail Window after Verification Request Window Closure

1.5.2.13 Rescan RET Actuator Close the RET Detail window. This will now bring you back to the original “Scan” window as shown in figure 1.48. Perform a Scan, and verify that the Antenna information is still as desired, and that the proper RET Actuator firmware is installed as shown in figure 1.49.

Figure 1.48 – RET Tab Window after Rescan for HPA65-H8-B-02


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1.5.2.13 Rescan RET Actuator (Cont.)

Figure 1.49 - RET Details Window after Rescan for HPA65-H8-B-02

1.6 Notes Notes for post firmware upload use of the Site Control Unit (SCU-AISG2-3).

1.6.1 Run Calibration New firmware installation requires that the user perform a onetime calibration. Note: If Calibration is not performed after firmware upload, the first SetTilt command will trigger an auto Calibrate cycle followed by setting the requested tilt angle.

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