Advanced RF Technologies AXIOM Users Manual
Axiom Repeater
U
SER MANUAL
Version 0.3
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Glossary
The following is a list of abbreviations and terms used throughout this document.
Abbreviation/Term Definition
AGC Automatic Gain Control
ALC Automatic Level Control
AROMS ADRF’ Repeater Operation and Management
System
BTS Base Transceiver Station
CDMA Code Division Multiple Access
CFE Compact Front End
CW Continuous Wave (un-modulated signal)
DAS Distributed Antenna System
DL Downlink
Downlink The path covered from the Base Transceiver
Station (BTS) to the subscribers service area via
the repeater
HPA High Power Amplifier
HW Hardware
IF Intermediate Frequency
LNA
LTE
Low Noise Amplifier
Long Term Evolution
MS Mobile Station
PLL Phased Locked Loop
PS Power Supply
RF Radio Frequency
SQE Signal Quality Estimate
SW Software
UL Uplink
Uplink The path covered from the subscribers service
area to the Base Transceiver Station(BTS) via the
repeater
VSWR Voltage Standing Wave Ratio
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Released version: 0.3
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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Revision History
Version Author Description Date
0.1 YH Ko Initial Release Dec 29, 2009
0.3 Sun Kim Format and content updates Feb 9, 2010
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TAB L E OF CONTENTS
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1. AXIOM REPEATER ........................................................................................................ 6
1.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................... 6
1.1.1 Highlights ........................................................................................................ 6
1.1.2 Parts List ......................................................................................................... 7
1.1.3 Repeater Quick View ...................................................................................... 8
2. WARNINGS AND HAZARDS ........................................................................................ 9
3. AXIOM OVERVIEW ..................................................................................................... 1 1
3.1 Switches & Fault Indicators .................................................................................... 11
3.1.1 MCU LEDs ................................................................................................... 11
3.1.2 RFU LEDs .................................................................................................... 12
3.1.3 Alarms ........................................................................................................... 13
3.2 Switches and Ports .................................................................................................. 15
3.2.1 Power Switch ................................................................................................ 15
3.2.2 Back Up Battery Switch & Battery Port ....................................................... 15
3.2.3 External Modem and Ethernet Port ............................................................... 16
3.2.4 RF Ports ........................................................................................................ 16
3.3 Modular concept ...................................................................................................... 17
3.3.1 System modular concept ............................................................................... 17
3.3.2 Band (RFU) modular concept ....................................................................... 17
3.3.3 Combining method of the various optional configuration ............................ 18
3.4 Power supply architecture ....................................................................................... 20
3.5 Installation ............................................................................................................... 20
3.5.1 Procedure ...................................................................................................... 20
3.5.2 Grounding ..................................................................................................... 23
3.5.3 Antenna Separation/Isolation ........................................................................ 24
3.5.4 Line of Sight ................................................................................................. 25
4. AXIOM WEB-GUI SETUP ........................................................................................... 26
4.1 Repeater/PC Connection Using Web-GUI .............................................................. 26
4.2 Status Tab ................................................................................................................ 27
4.2.1 Status: Axiom-xx-700 ................................................................................... 28
4.2.2 Status: Axiom-xx-C ...................................................................................... 29
4.2.3 Status: Axiom-xx-P ....................................................................................... 29
4.2.4 Status: Axiom-xx-A ...................................................................................... 30
4.3 Control Tab .............................................................................................................. 31
4.3.1 Control: Axiom-xx-700 ................................................................................. 35
4.3.2 Control: Axiom-xx-C .................................................................................... 35
4.3.3 Control: Axiom-xx-P .................................................................................... 36
4.3.4 Control: Axiom-xx-A .................................................................................... 36
4.4 Install Tab ................................................................................................................ 37
4.4.1 Install: Axiom-xx-700 ................................................................................... 37
4.4.2 Install: Axiom-xx-C ...................................................................................... 38
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4.4.3 Install: Axiom-xx-P ....................................................................................... 38
4.4.4 Install: Axiom-xx-A ...................................................................................... 39
4.5 System ..................................................................................................................... 40
4.5.1 System: Firmware Update............................................................................. 40
4.5.2 System: Account Management ..................................................................... 40
4.5.3 System: New Account ................................................................................... 41
4.5.4 System: Administrator .................................................................................. 41
4.6 Help ......................................................................................................................... 42
4.7 Logout ..................................................................................................................... 42
5. MAINTENANCE GUIDE FOR AXIOM REPEATER .............................................. 43
5.1 Periodic Inspection Checklist .................................................................................. 43
5.2 Preventive Measures for Optimal Operation ........................................................... 43
5.2.1 Recommendations ......................................................................................... 43
5.2.2 Precautions .................................................................................................... 43
6. WARRANTY AND REPAIR POLICY ......................................................................... 44
6.1 General Warranty .................................................................................................... 44
6.2 Limitations of Warranty .......................................................................................... 44
6.3 Limitation of Damages ............................................................................................ 44
6.4 No Consequential Damages .................................................................................... 44
6.5 Additional Limitation on Warranty ......................................................................... 44
6.6 Return Material Authorization (RMA) .................................................................... 44
7. APPENDIX A: SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................. 45
Electrical Specifications ................................................................................................ 45
APPENDIX B: MECHANICAL DRAWING ................................................................... 47
APPENDIX C: AXIOM OVERVIEW .............................................................................. 48
C.1 System Block Diagram ........................................................................................... 48
C.2 Components ............................................................................................................ 49
APPENDIX D: SHUTDOWN RETRY LOGIC .............................................................. 51
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1. Axiom Repeater
1.1 Introduction
Four technologies in one body: Axiom is an over-the-air repeater system that can
incorporate up to 4 technologies in one body. Current supported technologies are
LTE, Cellular, PCS and AWS band.
1.1.1 Highlights
• Can utilize up to 4 technologies simultaneously
o Covers the LTE band
10MHz upper C block, 5MHz lower A block and 5MHz lower B
block (Add Lower A+B)
o Covers the 60 MHz PCS band
Three independent RF PCS channels, each channel supports
1.25 MHz to 18.75 MHz bandwidth
o Covers the 25MHz Cellular band
o Covers the 45 MHz AWS band
• 25K/100K/Large Composite Output Power [24/30/43 dBm]
• 30 dB AGC Range @ 0.5 dB Step
• Adjustable AGC Output Power Level
• Band Selectable via Web-GUI
• Can Support Non-Contiguous Bands
• Supports Embedded Wireless Modem
• Supports Network Management Monitoring System via SNMP
• Adjustable FA (3 channels)
• Digital filtering
• Incremental Automatic Shutdown/Resumption Time: Axiom gradually increases
the time span between automatic shutdown and resumption before it
permanently shuts itself down
• AI compatible: Axiom is fully compatible with Applied Innovation’s monitoring
system.
• Versatility and Usability: Axiom gives total control to the user. Most of the
control parameters, e.g., gain, output power, alarm threshold, etc. can be
changed using the Web-GUI so that the user can adjust the system perfectly to
the given RF environment
• Web-GUI connectivity via DHCP
• Supports DHCP; No 3
• Automated installation
rd
party GUI software required
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1.1.2 Parts List
Label Quan
A 1 Axiom Network Management System (NMS)
B Up to 4* Optional Axiom Modules*
C 1 AC Power Cable
D 1 Ethernet Cable (Crossover)
E 1 Documentation CD**
F 1 Ground Cable
G 8 Rack Mount Bolt/Nut
G
* At least 1 module must be present in order to use Axiom
** CD includes: User Manual, Quick-Start Guide, and Troublesho oting Guide
B
A
F
ity Description
Table 1 – Parts List
Axiom Repeater
C
D
E
Figure A – Axiom Repeater Parts List
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1.1.3 Repeater Quick View
LED indicator
(Page 12)
19” Rack
mount Holes
(Page 16)
RFU
Modem
MCU
Ground Hole
(Page 17)
Battery
switch
(Page 14)
110/220 Selector
(Page 14)
Power switch
(Page 14)
AC Power
Inlet
(Page 14)
Battery port
(Page 14)
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2. Warnings and Hazards
WARNING! ELECTRIC SHOCK
Opening the Axiom could result in electric shock and may cause severe
injury.
WARNING! EXPOSURE TO RF
Working with the repeater while in operation, may expose the technician to RF electromagnetic
fields that exceed FCC rules for human exposure. Visit the FCC website at
www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety to learn more about the effects of exposure to RF electromagnetic
fields.
WARNING! DAMAGE TO REPEATER
Operating the Axiom with antennas in very close proximity facing each other could lead to
severe damage to the repeater.
RF EXPOSURE & ANTENNA PLACEMENT Guidelines
Actual separation distance is determined upon gain of antenna used.
Please maintain a minimum safe distance of at least 20 cm while operating near the donor and the server antennas. Also,
the donor antenna needs to be mounted outdoors on a permanent structure.
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WARRANTY
Opening or tampering the Axiom will void all warranties.
Lithium Battery: CAUTION. RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY INCORRECT
TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO INSTRUCTIONS.
Ethernet Instructions: This equipment is for indoor use only. All cabling should be limited
to inside the building.
FCC Part 15 Class A
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference
in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at their own
expense.
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3. Axiom Overview
3.1 Switches & Fault Indicators
3.1.1 MCU LEDs
Figure 1: MCU LED
PWR(POWER)
Parameters Specifications
LED Repeater On Solid Green LED On
Repeater Off LED Off
AC Fail
Parameters Specifications
LED Normal LED Off
Hard fail Solid Red LED On
Condition for Alarm Activation AC fail
DC Fail
Parameters Specifications
LED Normal LED Off
Hard fail Solid Red LED on
Condition for Alarm Activation DC fail
After Alarm Activation Full Spectrum shutdown
TAMP (Tamper detected)
Parameters Specifications
LED Normal Solid Green LED On
Soft fail Solid Red LED On
Condition for Alarm Activation Controlling Key parameter in normal operation
Alarm Clear Cleared by an authorized user
RMF 1,2,3,4 (Replaceable module failure)
Parameters Specifications
LED Normal Solid Green LED On
Hard fail Solid Red LED On
Condition for indication RFU Module failure per band
RESET (Reset engaged)
Parameters Specifications
LED Normal Solid Green LED On
Soft fail Solid Red LED On
Condition for Alarm Activation Control of Software Reset
Alarm Clear Cleared by an authorized user
BATT(Battery)
Parameters Specifications
LED Charging Solid Red LED On
Full charged Solid Green LED On
Batt S/W off or
non- connection
LED Off
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3.1.2 RFU LEDs
Axiom has LEDs on the front panel of the repeater as shown below in Figure 2.
PWR (RFU Power)
Parameters Specifications
LED Normal Blinking Green LED
Alarm Solid Red LED on
Condition for Alarm Activation Power fail
O/P (Over Power)
Parameters Specifications
Normal Solid Green LED On
LED
Condition for
Alarm
Activation
Following
Alarm
Activation
Manual
Parameters Specifications
LED
BITF (Built-in test failure)
Parameters Specifications
LED Normal Solid Green LED on
Condition for indication RFU Module built-in test failure
Soft fail Blinking Red LED
Hard fail Solid Red LED On
Soft fail Max power +1 <measured output < max power+2
Hard fail measured output > max power + 2
Soft fail
Hard fail
Manually HPA
Off/On
Factory set or
Reboot
Hard fail Solid Red LED on
Figure 2: RFU LED
Only the alarm is activated and the repeater operates as normal
The function associated with the alarm shutdown, and the
shutdown process goes into effect
PCS (Cellular) Green LED On
PCS (Cellular) Green LED Off
RMF (Replaceable module failure)
Parameters Specifications
LED Normal Solid Green LED On
Hard fail Solid Red LED On
Condition for indication RFU Module failure
AGC (AGC active)
Parameters Specifications
LED
OSC (Oscillation detected)
Parameters Specifications
LED Normal Solid Green LED On
AGC On Solid Green LED On
AGC Off LED Off
Hard fail Solid Red LED On
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Condition for Alarm Activation Repeater goes into oscillation
Following Alarm Activation The portion associated with the oscillation shuts down, and at
time of oscillation the defined procedure goes into effect
S/D (Shutdown)
Parameters Specifications
LED Normal Solid Green LED on
Hard fail Solid Red LED on
Condition for Alarm Activation Overpower, Oscillation
DL_CF (Donor circuitry failure)
Parameters Specifications
LED Normal Solid Green LED On
Hard fail Solid Red LED On
Condition for indication RFU Module Donor circuitry failure
DL_Low (Donor power too low)
Parameters Specifications
LED Normal Solid Green LED On
Hard fail Solid Red LED On
Condition for indication Donor input level under threshold
UL_CF (Coverage circuitry failure)
Parameters Specifications
LED Normal Solid Green LED On
Hard fail Solid Red LED On
Condition for indication RFU Module coverage circuitry failure
RSSI (DL RSSI LED bar)
Parameters Specifications
LED Input < -95dBm Zero (0) bar On
Input < -85dBm One (1) bar On
Input < -75dBm Two (2) bars On
Input < -65dBm Three (3) bars On
Input < -55dBm Four (4) bars On
Input > -55dBm Five (5) bars On
3.1.3 Alarms
Parameters Remark
Tam per Tem per de tected
AC fail Power supply out of range
DC fail Power supply out of range
Communication failure Internal Communication failure
RMF Field replaceable module failure
RESET Reset alarm
Heartbeat Heartbeat
OSC Oscillation detected
UL RSSI fail Power at coverage port too high
UL PLL fail UL Synthesizer failure
H/W fail Hardware failure
S/W fail Software failure
UL Emission fail UL Out-of-band emissions out of spec
DL RSSI fail Donor Power too high/low
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ISO fail Low isolation
DL PLL fail DL Synthesizer failure
DL Spur fail DL Spurious emissions out of spec
Interfere Interferer power exceeded
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3.2 Switches and Ports
3.2.1 Power Switch
The AC Power on/off switch is located at the back panel of repeater. The switch
should be powered on after the repeater has been installed properly.
Figure 3: Axiom Repeater Power Switch View
3.2.2 Back Up Battery Switch & Battery Port
Figure 4: Battery Switch & Battery Port
The Battery Switch can be used to provide power to the optional External Backup
Battery.
If a backup battery is utilized, please connect the battery to the unit via the
external battery port as shown in Figure 4.
(WARINING: If the Circuit Protector Switch is not turned OFF there may be a risk
of damage or electric shock)
Note: Please contact ADRF Technical Support for assistance if you are
unfamiliar with the installation procedure of our battery box.
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3.2.3 External Modem and Ethernet Port
3.2.4 RF Ports
Donor(RFU):
o DL input port/UL output port, connected to Donor Antenna or Combiner’s Donor
port (Donor Combiner is optional)
Server(RFU)
o UL input port/DL output port, connected to Server Antenna or Combiner’s
Server port (Server Combiner is optional)
Server ANT 2
o For use with an auxiliary Server Antenna. Signal is attenuated by -15dB
compared to Server Combiner’s Server port.
Donor Combiner’s Donor port
o Application for multi-band combining to 1 Ant Donor port.
Sever Combiner’s Sever port
o Application for multi-band combining to 1 Ant Server port.
Figure 5: External Modem and Ethernet Port
Figure 6: RFU RF port
Figure 7: Donor Combiner RF port
Figure 8: Server Combiner RF port
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