Nextivity Quatra Installation Engineering Guidelines

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Stephen Howell WA Issue 7
Andrew Fenby

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Summary
The engineering limits for a Nextivity Quatra installation are listed in this document. Any installation that
cannot meet these requirements shall be referred to the Telstra Wireless Network design authority for
ratification.

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Contents

01 Scope 3
02 Requirements 3
03 Installation requirements 7
04 Commissioning and Database Requirements 9
05 EME considerations 10
06 Definitions 12
07 Attachments 12
08 Document control sheet 13
09 Appendix 1 Donor antenna system minimum Return Loss 15
010 Appendix 2 Splitter Specification for multiple Quatra from one
donor antenna 16
011 Appendix 3 Labels 17
012 Appendix 4 Example of typical coverage - standard installation 18
013 Appendix 5 Approved Quatra Donor Antenna 19
014 Appendix 6 Quatra Variants 20
015 Appendix 7 Signal threshold recommendations (Vendor) 20
016 Appendix 8 Wave Portal - Quatra Commissioning Guide 21
017 Appendix 9 CANRAD - Node Code Creation Guide 21

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01 Scope
This document covers the Nextivity provided Quatra product. There are two variants of this unit available
at the time of writing this document. The two Quatra variants currently available are the Quatra 1000
and the Quatra 2000.

Telstra will only be deploying the Quatra 1000 which is a quad band and MIMO compatible device. The
Quatra 2000 is designed for use in the USA and is not MIMO compatible.

This document is not aimed as a replacement to the online Quatra training course and anyone involved
with the installation or design of a Quatra system needs to do this training. Please contact EBG if you
need this training and don’t currently have access to it.

The success of the Quatra process depends heavily on strong relationships between the Telstra Design
Authority (EBG) and the Installer. The standard deployment configuration should be used for vast
majority of installations and any variations agreed to on a site by site basis.

02 Requirements
A design that meets the following requirements will be deemed to be acceptable to Telstra. Any variance
from these requirements must be approved by the Telstra Design Authority.

2.1. Example of a Typical / Standard Telstra Installation

Its expected that the usual installation will be as shown below (Figure 1) with one set of MIMO
compatible donor antennas feeding 1x Network Unit (NU) and up to 4x Coverage Units (CUs).

Note other configurations are available with consultation between the installer and Telstra Design
Authority e.g. 2x NUs can be used together to provide up to 8x CUs. If the Ethernet cable run is longer
than 100m a Quatra Range extender can also be deployed. Note that the Quatra can be installed
without an external donor antenna but this should only be used for approved emergency situations and
only for a short period of time, its currently not an approved design.

Below is an example of a standard Telstra installation:

• 1x set of Dual MIMO Log Periodic Dipole array antennas (LPDA)

• 1x Network Units (NU)

• 4x Coverage Units (CU)

• 1x Sierra Wireless Modem (in place of LAN)

• GPO for the NU – CUs get their power via the Cat 5e cables

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Figure 1.

2.2. Example of typical coverage supplied by standard installation

See appendix 4 for some examples of expected coverage when using a roof mounted external antenna.
Note that during the commissioning phase the antenna type of the Quatra must be set to external
antenna via the Wave portal otherwise the antenna internal to the NU will continue to operate – this will
cause isolation problems and reduce the coverage bubble of the CUs.

2.3. Quatra Frequency Configuration

Testing has been performed for the Telstra (Quatra) frequency set shown below. The frequency priority
is designed to be used without manual intervention. Post January 2019 (at Telstra’s request) the Wave
portal does allow individual frequency layers to be selected for an individual Quatra unit. The below
frequency set needs to be used whenever possible.

In order to allow configuration, the Quatra must be connected to the Wave portal via the internet. The
frequency setup listed below, is designed to reduce complexity and cater for all Quatra devices
regardless of where they are located within the Telstra network i.e. if the mobile sites in a particular area
don’t cater for the default option, the 2nd option will automatically be invoked, likewise if there is no
LTE2600 or LTE1800 the 3rd option should be engaged.

The frequency allocation listed below, should cater for most installs, however if you have a unique
problem requiring a niche solution please contact the Telstra Network Design Authority.

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• 1st option (default): LTE700 (B28) and LTE2600 (B7) area

LTE2600 MIMO
LTE700 SISO
WCDMA850

• 2nd option: non LTE2600 (B7) area

LTE1800 SISO
LTE700 MIMO
WCDMA850

• 3rd: non LTE2600 (B7) or LTE1800 (B3) area

LTE700 MIMO B28
WCDMA850

2.4. Design requirements

The Quatra unit requires a minimum of 18 dB return loss on the donor antenna port on the Network Unit.
This figure is calculated as the sum of the antenna return loss and two times the feeder loss (see
appendix 1 for examples).

Minimum donor system return loss 18 dB

Maximum donor RF cable loss 10 dB at 1800 MHz and 6 dB at 700 MHz

The RV50 modem must be placed in mobile network coverage. This may be placed in coverage that is
provided by the Quatra system. The RV50 should not be accessible by the public.

Multiple Quatra network units can share donor antennas if 18 dB isolation is maintained between units.
This will require a good antenna and splitter. An example would be an antenna with VSWR 1.5:1 with 3
dB feeder loss and a splitter with 19 dB port to port isolation. See Appendix 2 for system isolation
calculations, also see RF Installation Materials.

2.5. Approved hardware

2.5.1. Quatra unit
The quad band network unit and quad band coverage unit are approved for use - Quatra 1000 variant
Q34-3/5/7/28 (see appendix 6).

The Quatra 2000 is only available for the US and does not allow MIMO.

2.5.2. Range extender

The POE range extender is approved for use for long Cat5/6 cable runs. This unit must be mounted so
that is is not easily accessible by the public. Strain relief must be applied for both Cat5/6 cables to
ensure any tension applied to the cable run does not dislodge the cables from the extender. This cable
restraint should be fastened to the same mounting surface as used by the extender itself.

2.5.3. Wireless Modem

Connectivity to the internet is mandatory for the ongoing operation and alarm monitoring of the Quatra
device. Once internet conectivity is established the Quatra will contact the Wave portal to allow
commissioning.

A Sierra Wireless RV50x Modem will be required with every installation. A SIM card issued by Telstra
Operations will be installed in the modem. A power supply that meets the ERAC requirements and
displays Australian Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM) must be provided for this modem unit.

The wireless modem should be hardwired to the donor antenna’s coaxial feeders i.e. a Telstra approved
10dB coupler will be inserted between the donor antenna ports and the Quatra unit itself. Since there

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are two antenna cables (to allow MIMO), two 10dB couplers will be needed to tap off a signal for each of
the modem’s two antenna ports (see Figure 2). The coupler must be arranged so that coupling energy is
directed to the donor antenna not the Network Unit. Measured donor RSRP signal should be -100dBm or
above.

Figure 2.

2.6. RF installation materials

All antennas that are used for these installations will be pre-approved by the Telstra Design Authority.
The list of approved antennas is in appendix 5. The approved donor antennas are directional in pattern
and so require correct pointing to a Telstra site. The Installer should seek a list of donor sites from
Telstra before performing the installation. The donor site/sector needs to be recorded in RODs.

RF cable Solid shield 1/4” or larger

RF connectors 7/16 To EN 122190, DIN 4722

N-Type To spec MIL-DTL-39012

QMA To meet QLF standard

Donor Antennas Yagi-uda / LPDA or Directional panel style antenna

Bandwidth 703 MHz to 2690 MHz ±2.0 dB

Return loss Min 14 dB (VSWR 1.5:1 with 2 dB feeder loss)

Min 12 dB (VSWR 1.65:1 with 3 dB feeder loss)

Min 10 dB (VSWR 2:1 with 4 dB feeder loss)

Antennas must be Telstra approved

Service Antennas IBC dome type antenna

Bandwidth 703 MHz to 2690 MHz ±2.0 dB

Antennas must be Telstra approved

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Splitters/Combiners See Telstra approved splitters. Other splitters can be used provided they meet
the guidelines and have approval by (see appendix 2 for an example of splitter
specifications).

Nextivity: PD5022 - L Band Splitter 2 Way, N Type Female, 698 2700MHz,

50 Ohm Coax

RFI: SP6927-530x-11 Series

698-2700MHz

2.7. Other Cabling

Minimum CAT5e or better quality (Gigabit compliant)

Bending radius must not exceed that recommended by the cable manufacturer. If no data is available
then the minimum bending radius will be 4 times the cable diameter.

Note that Quatra cabling must not include ethernet hubs such as switches or routers. It’s recommended
that each CU be installed with additional cable length in order to allow it to be easily moved for
optimisation or trouble shooting (e.g. isolation problems).

Quatra uses QMA snap-on adapters, so QMA to N type adapter kits are required for the donor antenna
connection.

03 Installation requirements

3.1. EME Labelling

An RF type 2 EME label shall be attached within 100mm of the termination of each CAT5e cable.

A type 10 EME label shall be affixed below any external donor antenna to the antenna support structure.

3.2. Site labelling

A site label shall be affixed to the Network Unit mouting surface so that it is visible before accessing the
unit (see appendix 3). This label will be supplied by Telstra. The installer will need to write the node code
onto this label using indelible ink. NU must be installed at eye level so it is visible to the customer.

The site label will include the node code and also the Technical Resolutions Group (TRG) contact centre
number. Pictures showing the label affixed to the NU must be uploaded to the RODs DBOR by the
installer.

3.3. Feeder labelling

The RF cables from the NU to the donor antenna shall be labelled with feeder labels as F1, F2 at both
the NU and antenna(s).

The CAT5 cables shall be labelled with “feeder” labels as F3, F4, 53, F6 at both the CU and NU.

3.4. RF connections
All screw on connectors must be torqued to the manufacturer specified torque value using a torque
wrench. If no manufacturer value is available then the following values shall be used

7/16 25 Nm

N-Type 1.5 Nm / 13.3 lb-inch

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SMA 0.56 Nm / 5 lb-inch

QMA Not applicable

3.5. Antenna Mounting

The method of installation must be structurally secure and certified to Telstra standards. Individual
installations will not need to be certified if they fit a pre-certified standard, however the method of
installation and type of mount does need to be specified e.g. this antenna installed with this mount and
following these installation instructions is certified for these conditions.

It has been resolved to temporarily simplify the process by reverting to one allowable antenna type.
Approved antenna setup is one pair of dual Log periodic antennas (see appendix 5). This antenna setup
and configuration document was borrowed from existing TRG processes and leverages their existing
certification. Installers who are interested in achieving certification for their own antennas should apply to
the Telstra Design Authority for approval.

3.6. Donor Antenna Pointing

The Installer should seek a list of donor sites from Telstra before performing the installation. The donor
site/sector needs to be recorded in RODs.

It is important to maximise the received signal SINR. This is the best measure of signal quality and will
most influence system performance. The donor antenna should be panned or tilted to achieve the best
SINR whilst maintaining RSRP above -100 dBm. This may result in the antenna being pointed slightly
away from the donor site to minimise the reception of a strong interfering base station. If the donor
mounting system allows, down tilting of the antenna may also improve the SINR. If panning cannot
improve the SINR above 10 dB then a new location for the donor antenna should be sought. Mounting
below the roof line on the side of the building facing the donor site can help shield interfering base
stations. Please work with EBG to optimise for the maximum achievable SINR.

Attempt to point the donor antenna away from the direction of the CUs, the donor antenna should be well
isolated from all CUs.

Targeted LTE Minimum RSRP and SINR values:

SINR RSRP

10 dB -100 dBm

Note: as measured with a scanner and antenna combination or via the Wave portal (e.g. NU connected
to an LPDA). SINR can swing by as much as 10dB across a 24 hour period, hence the reason for
stipulating a minimum target value.

3.7. Exceptions
The following exceptions are likely to be accepted but must be refered to the Telstra Design Authority.

In rural situations when there is only LTE700 or WCDMA850 coverage then it is likely that a low band
yagi covering only these two bands would be acceptable. Note at the time of writing this document
(13/12/2018), the solution has been reduced to one type of antenna in order speed up the structural
certification of the mount and antenna.

3.8. Quatra Device Mounting

As per the Quatra online training course the NU must be mounted vertically and not laid down flat on a
surface. The NU must be mounted so that the LEDs and site identifier (sticker) are clearly visible by the
customer and support technicians, this is critical to quickly troubleshoot future problems via phone for
both the Installer and TRG.

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CU can be mounted in any orientation to a wall, ceiling or ceiling tile.

3.9. Donor Site/Sector selection

Often coverage maps are not enough to choose the best serving sector, particularly if the location is on
the edge of multiple cells. During the site scoping visit the installer should test at roof level or at the point
where the donor antenna will be installed for the best two or three donor signals (and their matching
RSRP levels). Please liase with the local EBG team regarding which donor to select.

Telstra’s network is setup such that not every site includes LTE2600, LTE1800, LTE700, furthermore
some sites might be loaded significantly more than others and so the best donor sector needs to be
confirmed with the local state Telstra contact before the final donor antenna bearing is locked down.

3.10. Expected Donor RSRP or RSCP values

RSRP measured by at the NU should be better than -100dBm. RSCP should be better than -90dBm.
This does not mean that the Quatra will fail for lower values of RSRP and RSCP but a cautious
approach is best i.e. to avoid re-visits. The Quatra has been tested to work at levels far below these.

If signal levels are found to be below these values, the installer needs to make sure that this is the
absolute minimum achievable and preferably consult the local Telstra Engineers. See appendix 9 for
some vendor recommendations.

3.11. Other Installation Recommendations

Donor Antenna system gain minus cable loss should be no less than 5dB.

CUs should have high unobstructed view of open areas for best coverage.

CUs should not be mounted closer than 6cm to large metal structures.

04 Commissioning and Database Requirements

At the conclusion of the installation the system shall be checked and information provided into Telstra
databases. The standard Nextivity commissioning process included in the appendix shall be followed in
order to register the Quatra on the Wave Portal. The Installer must first complete Quatra training before
requesting WAVE portal access from Telstra.

During commissioning the Quatra will be added to the WAVE portal. See appendix 8 for detailed WAVE
portal Commissioning Guide and naming convention.

Important:

System Name Site Name

Coles Vincentia
CYJM0KA

• System Name will be the LRD code and Site Name will be the descriptive name. This decision
was made because having multiple Quatra systems (NUs) at site will be a common occurrence
and using site name as the LRD will not easily allow for this (appendix 8)
• Site Name: Should match the designated name assigned by Telstra EBG, this is because
downstream (Telstra) monitoring and alarming feed from these names. Needs to be identical in
all systems).

• System Name: Should match the designated code assigned by Telstra EBG, this is because
downstream Telstra monitoring and alarming feed rely on these names.

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• Ensure that external antenna is selected, otherwise the antenna inside the NU will cause
problems

• Select device with correct serial number

4.1. System testing

The installer shall perform voice, data uploads/downloads from each CU to confirm correct operation of
each repeated band e.g. LTE2600 (B7), LTE1800 (B3), LTE700 (B28), WCDMA850 (B5). 4G and 3G
shall be exercised unless one of these is unavailable. Voice calls are to be performed for circuit
switched fallback to 3G and for VoLTE calls. Data calls shall be tested on 4G and 3G.

Post January 2019 the Wave portal now allows each frequency to be toggled on and off, this will greatly
assist with isolating each frequency/technology for testing.

Testing Per CU:

• Data throughput speed tests on all available technologies: LTE2600, LTE1800, LTE700,
WCDMA850

• Mobile Originating and Mobile Terminating VOLTE test for one of the available LTE
technologies: LTE2600 or LTE1800 or LTE700

• Mobile Originating and Mobile Terminating CSFB (Circuit Switched Fallback) test: Voice call
falling back from either LTE2600/ LTE1800/ LTE700 to WCDMA850

4.2. Database updates

As of February 2019 there are now two Telstra Database systems that require update after an
installation has been completed

1) CANRAD will only be used to create a node code for the other Telstra systems and Wave portal
– RODs is the key database for downstream teams.

2) RODS will be used for all site information - maintenance and alarm management (see also
Quatra Access, Design and Construction Process document). Linked files that need to be
uploaded include design document/floorplan, as-built markup drawings, post commissioning
survey results, site acquisition pack (including LAAN waiver), 5YR warranty (from Purchase
Order), site photos of donor antenna, building itself, NU, and CU locations. Photo of NU should
include phone number of the TRG contact centre.

3) Quoll used to update repeater status to ‘In service – not accepted’ (Quoll has been removed
from the Quatra process)

A separate document outlines the information required to be entered, and how to access these
databases. The installer will need Telstra intranet access to complete this task.

05 EME considerations
The Quatra has achieved the Australian Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM) which includes EME
compliance.

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5.1. EME installation requirements

Telstra has been informed by the manufacturer that the device is touch safe with an EME exclusion zone
of 20 cm. The device must be located so that public are kept at least 20 cm from any radiating antenna
(CU).

For any external antennas a maximum gain of 11.5 dB inclusive of feeder loss is allowed.

For example with a 2.5 dB feeder loss the max external antenna gain is 11.5 + 2.5 = 14 dBi

5.2. EME safety for maintenance

The unit must be powered down for maintenance to ensure safe working.

The network unit connected to the donor antenna should be switched off before work is performed on
the donor antenna or any of the coverage units.

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06 Definitions

Term Definition

DBOR Database of Record

EBG Enterprise, Business & Government (RNE IBC engineers and Commercial Project
Specialists have moved into this National team)

ERAC Electrical Regulatory Authorities Council of Australia

LPDA Log Periodic Dipole array antenna

Node Code Four character code identifier of Exchange or network terminal equipment. (Previously
called LRD code). Telstra equipment based Node Code is assigned by the Node
Manager (For Quatra it is via CANRAD).

NU Network Unit

RCM Regulatory Compliance Mark

(See
http://www.erac.gov.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=128&Item
id=576)

RNE Radio Network Engineering (no longer exists). The commercial project specialists
and IBC specialists have moved into EBG.

RL Return Loss (incident power – reflected power)

RODs Radio Operations Data System

Telstra Wireless Network Design Enterprise Business and Government (EBG), formerly known as Radio Network
Authority Engineering (RNE) within the Wireless Access (Engineering) Group.

TRG Technical Resolutions Group (Telstra team that manages the TMSA and GO
installations)

07 Attachments

Document number Title

Issue 1 Initial issue

Issue 2 Including the range extender as approved hardware

Issue 3 EME guidelines added

Issue 4 partial Labelling Requirements added. Database partially added

Issue 4 DBoR requrements and antenna mouting requirements added

Issue 5 Major update to many sections:

• What consititutes a standard installation

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Document number Title

• Sticker for quatra (TRG - contact centre number, node code)

• Additional definitions added to table at end of document
• Quatra – Frequecy priority list
• Changes to the required DBORs
• Antenna change
• Donor antenna/site selection
• Commissioning steps added for WAVE portal

Issue 6 & 7 • 2.3.Quatra Frequency Configuration - Corrected Quatra

frequency configarations for Option 2 from LTE1800 MIMO to
LTE1800 SISO and LTE700 SISO to LTE700 MIMO
• 2.5.3 Wireless Modem – updated to include tethering
• Update to the label to be attached to the NU for site identification
• 3.6 Donor Antenna Pointing – Added Telstra targeted minimum
SINR, RSRP and RSCP requirements
• 3.10 Expected RSRP, RSCP and SINR - added values for NU
(Vendor recommendations)
• 4.0 Commissioning and Database Requirements - updated to
include Quatra naming convention for WAVE portal and
downstream Telstra monitoring (appendix 8)
• 4.1 System testing – update to system testing, removed
requirement for a VOLTE test for every frequency (only data
tests require this).
• 4.2 Database updates – Quoll has been removed as a
requirement from the Quatra installation process
• Appendix 2 - Included examples of splitter types (and datasheet)
• Appendix 8 - WAVE portal registration steps added

• Document control sheet

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Who to reach out to if you have any queries, questions, changes or concerns.

Stephen Howell
Name

Position

Phone

Email

Andrew Fenby
Name

Position

Phone

Email

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• Appendix 1 Donor antenna system minimum Return Loss

Nextivity specify a minimum return loss of 18 dB for the donor system on the Cel-fi products.

Sample
splitters.PPTX

The return loss of the donor antenna system comprises 3 main components: The loss of power from the
feeder between the donor unit to the antenna; the amount of power reflected from the antenna (antenna
VSWR) and the loss this reflected power has returning back down the feeder. The equation for this is

Donor system RL = 2 x feeder loss + Antenna RL OR

Antenna min RL = 18 – 2 x feeder loss

Antennas are normally specified as worst VSWR and this must be converted into a RL figure. See the
table below for conversion of common values.

o Examples
For a feeder loss or 3 dB

Antenna min RL = 18 – 6 = 12 dB or VSWR 1.65:1

For feeder loss of 6 dB

Antenna min RL = 18 – 12 = 6 dB or VSWR 3.0:1

Table 1 – VSWR to RL conversion

VSWR 1.2:1 1.3:1 1.4:1 1.5:1 1.65:1 2.0:1 2.2:1 2.3:1 2.5:1 3.0:1

RL (dB) 20.8 17.7 15.6 14 12.2 9.5 8.5 8 7.4 6.0

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• Appendix 2 Splitter Specification for multiple Quatra from one donor

antenna
Nextivity specify a minimum isolation of 18 dB for between unit for the donor system on the Cel-fi
products. The maximum power that a Quatra can output into the donor antenna is 24 dBm so the
maximum other power that is allowed is:

Maximum other power = 24 – 18 = 6 dBm

There are two power sources that add to give the overall power that is presented at one port from the
other – the reflected power from the antenna and the leakage power across the ports of the splitter. To
calculate the minimum splitter performance it is necessary to calculate the antenna system return loss
first.

Assume:

Antenna VSWR is 1.5:1 => RL 14 dB

Feeder loss is 3 dB

Splitter through loss (S21) = 0.5 dB

RL at splitter input ports = 2 x Splitter through loss + 2 x Feeder RL + antenna RL

RL at splitter input ports = 1 + 6 + 14 = 21 dB

Max reflected power = Max output power – RL at splitter input ports

24 – 21 = 3 dBm

(Note the distribution of this reflected power to both ports of the splitter is ignored as it is assumed that
both Quatra units are transmitting at the same power – the 3 dB splitter power division is exactly
cancelled by the 3 dB higher power from 2 transmitters.)

To work out the min splitter isolation it is necessary to work in the linear power domain.

Max allowed power out of the splitter = 6 dBm => 4 mW

Reflected power at splitter input port = 3 dBm => 2 mW

Max allowable power from splitter leakage = 4 – 2 = 2 mW => 3 dBm

Splitter minimum isolation = Quatra output power – Max allowable power from splitter leakage

= 24 – 3 = 21 dB

This calculation can be done for any antenna VSWR and feeder loss. Some examples are given in the
table below.

Antenna Feeder Loss Splitter Donor system Required

(dB) through loss RL (dB) splitter port to
VSWR RL (dB) (dB) port isolation
(dB)

1.5 14 3 0.5 21 21

1.5 14 6 0.5 27 18.6

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2.0 9.5 6 0.5 22.5 20

• Appendix 3 Labels

o EME labels
The EME labels are available from Jabac.

Customer End Sites – Roof, Gutter and other mounts

Description Sign No Sign

Telstra Radhaz sign # 10

Transmitting Antenna label with
symbol - power down before
direct contact
Adhesive PVC
80 x 40 - 141/637
Jabec Ref - TE637-V

Install one of these signs below

the antenna or antenna mount.

Telstra Radhaz sign # 2

Caution symbol - RF radiation
symbol (Triangle sign)
Adhesive PVC
40 x 40
Jabec Ref - TERH2412-V
Telstra Material #: 141/412

On cable within 100mm of the

radiating source (CU and NU)

o Installation – Network Unit (NU) identification label

Install one of these labels on the NU. See Figure 3. for a photo of the NU with it’s identification label.

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TELSTRA MOBILE
NETWORK EQUIPMENT

If this equipment is faulty, please ring

1800 305 307 to report a fault on your
mobile service. Tell the operator that
this is a Telstra Mobiles’ Repeater and Installer to write the node code in this field
that the Site Code is:
XXXX0K#
1) Standard 4 letter node code. XXXX= Quatra Site Node Code

2) 5th character will be “0” (zero) for multi technology

3) 6th character will be “K” for IBC

4) A for the first system installed and then step through alphabet for each successive NU system
added. # = A, B, C etc, where NU1 = A, NU2 = B, NU3 = C …etc.

Figure 3.

• Appendix 4 Example of typical coverage - standard installation

Note these estimates from the vendor are very conservative but they do give an idea regarding the
minimum coverage expected.

Note that during the commissioning phase the antenna type of the Quatra must be set to external
antenna via the Wave portal.

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Scenario External Antenna Mode – antenna mounted outdoors

Open Area (no general obstructions) 24m

Open Area (with cubicles) 20m

Open Area (with cubilcles) 16m

• Appendix 5 Approved Quatra Donor Antenna

Note the feeder included in this pdf relates to customer premises equipment and does not supercede the
feeder guideline included in this document.

Antenna data sheet and dual antenna mounting guideline for metal clad roof:

OAF.PDF

Supplementary to OAF.pdf includes details regarding bracing:

OA_SIK_QRG.v16a.p
df

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• Appendix 6 Quatra Variants

• Appendix 7 Signal threshold recommendations (Vendor)

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• Appendix 8 Wave Portal - Quatra Commissioning Guide

Quatra Registration
Steps - 30-01-19.docx

• Appendix 9 CANRAD - Node Code Creation Guide

CANRAD - Node
Code Creation Guide.docx

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