Advanced RF Technologies AXIOM Users Manual

Axiom Repeater

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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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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

Axiom Repeater

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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3.3 Modular concept

3.3.1 System modular concept

DL

Duplexer

UL

Duplexer

RFU1

Donor

Combiner

(Option)

Coverage
Combiner

(Option)

DSP

Control

Main

UDC

LTE

band

Control

MCU

HPA

HPA

PSU

AC-DC

AC

DL

UL

BATT

12V

DL

Duplexer

UL

Duplexer

DSP

FAN drive, alarm

UDC

Cellular

band

Control

DL

HPA

UL

HPA

RFU2

FAN UNIT

DL

Duplexer

UL

Duplexer

FAN3FAN1 FAN2

DSP

Figure 9: System modular concept block diagram

UDC

PCS

band

Control

RFU3

DL

HPA

UL

HPA

DL

Duplexer

UL

Duplexer

DSP

UDC

AWS

band

Control

RFU4

DL

HPA

UL

HPA

3.3.2 Band (RFU) modular concept

Figure 10: Band (RFU) modular concept block diagram

Part Name BAND

RFU 1 LTE
RFU 2 Cellular
RFU 3 PCS
RFU 4 AWS

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3.3.3 Combining method of the various optional configuration

Figure 11: Donor combining method by selection of various optional donor combiner

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LTE band modular system

Donor

Combiner

(Option)

Donor

Combiner

(Option)

Donor

Combiner

(Option)

Cellular band modular system

PCS band modular system

AWS band modular system

LTE band modular system

Cellular band modular system

PCS band modular system

AWS band modular system

LTE band modular system

Cellular band modular system

PCS band modular system

AWS band modular system

Coverage

Combiner

(Option)

Coverage
Combiner

(Option)

Coverage
Combiner

(Option)

Any 1 of

4bands

Any 2 of

4bands

Any 3 of

4bands

LTE band modular system

Donor

Combiner

(Option)

Cellular band modular system

PCS band modular system

AWS band modular system

No combiner

Figure 12: Coverage combining method by selection of various optional coverage combiner

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3.4 Power supply architecture

3.5 Installation

3.5.1 Procedure

Eight mounting holes are located on 4 corners of repeater to attach it to the 19”
rack. The repeater must be securely attached to a rack mount system that can
sufficiently carry the weight of the Axiom.

The following steps should be followed while mounting the repeater:

Installation Procedure

① Verify that the repeater and mounting hole are in good condition.
② Align the repeater to the mounting holes of the rack mount system.
③ Screw the repeater to the rack using 8 mounting screws.
④ Make sure the Repeater is securely attached.
⑤ Connect the GND cable.
⑥ Connect the Antenna cable.
⑦ Connect the Power.
⑧ Using a laptop, install the Repeater.

Figure 13: Power supply architecture

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Figure 14: Axiom-25/100 Mounting Instructions

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Figure 15: Axiom-LRG Mounting Instructions

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3.5.2 Grounding

A ground cable is included in the box. The ground cable should be connected to
the Right side of Axiom before the repeater is turned on.

Figure 16: Ground Cable Connection

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3.5.3 Antenna Separation/Isolation

Separation between the antennas is necessary to prevent oscillation. Oscillation
occurs when the signal entering the system continually reenters, due to the lack of
separation between the donor and server antennas. In other words, the signal is
being fed back into the system. This creates a constant amplification of the
same signal. As a result, the noise level rises above the signal level.

Figure 17: RF Repeater Oscillation

To prevent feedback, the donor and server antennas must be separated by an
appropriate distance to provide sufficient isolation. Isolation is attained by
separating antennas a sufficient distance so that the output of one antenna does
not reach the input of the other. This distance is dependent on the gain of the
repeater.

A sufficient isolation value is 13 ~ 15 dB greater than the maximum gain of the
repeater. For example, if the gain of the repeater is 50 dB, then an isolation of 63
~ 65 dB or greater is required. In the same manner, because the Axiom has a
maximum gain of 80 dB in case of Axiom 25K, it requires an isolation of at least
93 ~ 95 dB.

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3.5.4 Line of Sight

The donor antenna which points towards the base station typically has a narrow
beam antenna pattern. As a result, a slight deviation away from the direction of the
BTS can lead to less than optimum results. In addition, obstacles between the
repeater and the BTS may impair the repeater from obtaining any BTS signal. As a
result, the repeater cannot transmit signal to the coverage area. Therefore, a
direct line of sight to the BTS for the donor antenna is vital to the function of a
repeater. For the same reason, placing the server antenna in direct line of sight
of the coverage area is also necessary.

Figure 17 - Direct Line of Sight to the BTS

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4. Axiom Web-GUI Setup

The Web-GUI allows the user to communicate with the repeater either locally or remotely. To
connect to the repeater locally, you will need a laptop with an Ethernet port and a RJ-45
crossover cable. To connect to the repeater remotely, you will need to have an active internet
connection and the repeater must have either an internal modem or an Omnibox (ADRF Modem
Box) connected to the repeater.

4.1 R epeater/PC Connection Using Web-GUI

A. Verify that your Local Area Connection is set to Obtain an IP address automatically

under the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) properties

 If you are connecting to the unit remotely, then skip steps A and B.

B. Connect the RJ-45 crossover cable between the laptop’s Ethernet port and the

repeater’s Ethernet port

C. Launch Microsoft Internet Explorer (Version 7.0 or below)
D. Type the following IP address into the address bar of Microsoft Internet Explorer:

http://192.168.63.1

 If you are connecting to the unit remotely, then type the IP address of the modem to

connect to the unit

E. The following login screen will appear:

If you are not the Administrator, please type in your assigned username & password
which you should have received from the Administrator.

The default username and password for the General User is adrf & adrf, respectively.

If the username & password is typed in incorrectly, the following screen will appear:

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4.2 Status Tab

 Band: Displays the bands that are currently being utilized
 Power & Gain: Displays the Input, Gain, and Output for both Downlink and Uplink
 Alarm: Displays eight (8) alarms with three different status conditions (Normal, Soft Fail

or Hard Fail).

 Message Board: Displays the 20 most recent events.

 Clear: Clears the content that is currently being displayed on the Message Board
 Log File: Downloads the system Log File (events and alarms) to your computer
 Alarm History: Downloads the Alarm History log (alarms only) to your computer
 Installation: Displays whether or not the installation routine has been run (Not Installed

or Installed)

 Modem: Displays the status of the modem

o Disabled- No internal modem is present
o Not Connected- Internal modem is detected, but no connection to the network

has been established

o Connected- Internal modem is detected and a connection to the network has

been established

 Repeater Info: Displays the serial number, latitude, longitude, firmware version, Web-

GUI version

 Modem Info: Displays the ESN (DEC), MDN, and IP Address of the internal modem
 Repeater Location: Displays the address where the repeater is installed
 Technical Support: Displays ADRF’s Technical Support contact information

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 Installer Contact Info: Displays the installer’s name, phone and e-mail address

Note: Once successfully logged in, the repeater model name and the site/cascade
ID will be displayed on the top of all the windows (except for the Main Window).

4.2.1 Status: Axiom-xx-700

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4.2.2 Status: Axiom-xx-C

4.2.3 Status: Axiom-xx-P

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4.2.4 Status: Axiom-xx-A

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4.3 Control Tab

 General Setting

o AGC ON: Enables or disables AGC (Automatic Gain Control)
o Uplink Tracking ON: Enables or disables the Uplink Tracking Feature

o Downlink HPA ON: Enables or disables the DL HPA
o Uplink HPA ON: Enables or disabled the UL HPA

 System

o Reboot: Clicking the reboot button will have the following popup show up:

o Factory Setting: Resets the repeater to the original factory settings

 Uplink Tracking adjusts the Uplink Gain to meet the Uplink Tracking Offset

value

Click OK to reboot the repeater or click Cancel to exit out

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 Oscillation Check Setting

o Oscillation Check ON: Enables or disables oscillation check
o Periodic Time: Allows the use to specify how often the repeater runs the

oscillation check

 AGC Control Time Setting

o AGC Check Time: The frequency at which the system checks the AGC level
o AGC Attack Time: Time it takes to lower the gain to match the AGC level
o AGC Release Time: Time it takes to raise the gain to match the AGC level

 Manual Gain Control

o Downlink Gain: Allows the DL gain to be adjusted manually when AGC is OFF
o Uplink Gain: Allows the UL gain to be adjusted manually when AGC is OFF
o Downlink AGC Level: Allows the user to set the DL gain when AGC is enabled
o Uplink AGC Level: Allows the user to set the UL gain when AGC is enabled
o Uplink Tracking Offset: This offset value determines how many dB lower the

uplink gain value will be relative to the downlink gain value

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 Main Gain Control Range

Control Modules 25K 100K Large Note

Downlink Gain

- 50~80 60~90 65~95 0.5dB step, default:
Minimum Level

Uplink Gain

- 50~80 60~90 65~95 0.5dB step, default:
Minimum Level

Downlink AGC Level

Uplink AGC Level

Uplink Tracking
Offset

LTE &

CELL

PCS &

AWS

LTE &

CELL

PCS &

AWS

- 10 ~ 0 10 ~ 0 10 ~ 0 0.5dB step, default:

15 ~ -14 25 ~ -4 38 ~ 8 0.5dB step, default:

Maximum Level

20 ~ -9 30 ~ 0 43 ~ 13 0.5dB step, default:

Maximum Level

15 ~ -14 25 ~ -4 25 ~ -4 0.5dB step, default:

Maximum Level

20 ~ -9 30 ~ 0 30 ~ 0 0.5dB step, default:

Maximum Level

3dB

 Oscillation & AGC time Control Range

Control Modules 25K 100K Large Note
Oscillation Period
time
AGC Check Time
AGC Attack Time

AGC Release Time

- 1~3600sec 1~3600sec 1~3600sec 1sec step, default:
3600sec

- 0.1 ~ 1 sec 0.1 ~ 1 sec 0.1 ~ 1 sec Not use

- 0.1 ~ 1 sec 0.1 ~ 1 sec 0.1 ~ 1 sec Not use

- 0.1 ~

3600sec

0.1 ~

3600sec

0.1 ~

3600sec

0.1 sec step, default:

0.1 sec

 Alarm Control Range

Control Modules 25K 100K Large Note
Downlink Signal Low
Alarm
Downlink Signal not
Detect Alarm
Downlink RF Power
Alarm
Uplink RF Power
Alarm

- -30~-90 -30~-90 -30~-90 0.5dB step, default: ­85dB

- -80~-110 -80~-110 -80~-110 0.5dB step, default: ­85dB

- 0 ~ 10 0 ~ 10 0 ~ 10 0.5dB step, default:

6dB

- 0 ~ 10 0 ~ 10 0 ~ 10 0.5dB step, default:

6dB

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 Alarm Setting

o Downlink Signal Low: Allows the user to specify how weak the signal can be

before triggering a “Downlink Signal Low” soft-fail alarm

o Downlink Signal Not Detected: Allows the user to specify the how weak the

signal can be before triggering a “Signal Not Detected” soft-fail alarm

o Downlink RF Power: Allows the user to set a maximum deviation value for the

downlink RF power

 For example, if the input signal is -50 dBm and the gain is set to 60 dB,

the expected output power should be 10 dBm. If the Downlink RF
Power alarm value is set to 6dB, then if the output power is below 4
dBm, then this will trigger a soft-fail alarm

o Uplink RF Power: Allows the user to set a maximum deviation value for the

uplink RF power

 For example, if the input signal is -50 dBm and the gain is set to 60 dB,

the expected output power should be 10 dBm. If the Uplink RF Power
alarm value is set to 6dB, then if the output power is below 4 dBm, then
this will trigger a soft-fail alarm

o Reset Engaged: Allows the Reset Engaged functioned to be enabled or disabled
o Tamper Detected: Allows the tamper detection feature to be enabled or disabled

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4.3.1 Control: Axiom-xx-700

4.3.2 Control: Axiom-xx-C

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4.3.3 Control: Axiom-xx-P

4.3.4 Control: Axiom-xx-A

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4.4 Install Tab

 Band Selection: Allows the user to select the band(s) they would like to utilize
 SNMP: Type in the assigned site/cascade ID and manager IP address. Default Site ID

and Manager IP address are ADRF and 100.10.10.100, respectively.

 Location: Displays the physical address where the repeater is installed

 Auto Installation: Runs the automated installation routine that will run basic checks to

ensure that the repeater can function in the environment

4.4.1 Install: Axiom-xx-700

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4.4.2 Install: Axiom-xx-C

4.4.3 Install: Axiom-xx-P

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4.4.4 Install: Axiom-xx-A

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4.5 System

The System tab allows the user to perform firmware updates, add/remove user accounts, and
change the login credentials of the Administrator.

4.5.1 System: Firmware Update

 To perform a firmware update, click on the System tab and the following screen will

show up.

 Click on the Browse… button and locate the firmware file
 Click on the Upload button to perform the firmware update
 Once the firmware update is complete, the following popup message will appear:

4.5.2 System: Account Management

The Account Management section will allow the Administrator to delete any user
account. Please note that the Account Management section is only available if you
are logged into the system as the Administrator. To delete a user account click on the
Account Management link and under the Delete column, click on the delete button.

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4.5.3 System: New Account

The New account section allows the Administrator to create a new user account.
Please note that the New account section is only available if you are logged into the
system as the Administrator. To create a new user account click on the New account
link and fill in the fields highlighted in yellow as shown below.

4.5.4 System: Administrator

The Administrator section allows the Administrator to change their login credentials.
Please note that the Administrator section is only available if you are logged into the
system as the Administrator. To change the login/password of the administrator, click
on the Administrator link and fill in the sections highlighted in yellow as shown below.

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4.6 Help

If an internet connection is available, clicking on the Help Tab will redirect the user to our
Technical Support page.

4.7 Logout
Clicking the Logout button will log the current user off the system.

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5. Maintenance Guide for Axiom Repeater

5.1 Periodic Inspection Checklist

a) Check for loose connections between the repeater and antennas. If connections are

loose, make sure that all connections are tightly fastened properly.

b) Cables and connectors are in good condition.
c) Ensure that the repeater brackets are in good. condition and that the repeater is

securely fastened

5.2 Preventive Measures for Optimal Operation

5.2.1 Recommendations

 Perform the Periodic Inspection Checklist quarterly or semi-annually.

5.2.2 Precautions

 Do not operate the repeater with the antennas in extremely close proximity to

one another as this may cause damage to the repeater.

 Do not change the parameters unless instructed to do so by an authorized

supervisor.

 Do not move the repeater unless instructed to do so by an authorized

supervisor.

 Do not detach any cables to the repeater unless repair of respective

components is necessary.

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6. Warranty and R epair Policy

6.1 General Warranty

The Axiom carries a Standard Warranty period of two (2) years unless indicated
otherwise on the package or in the acknowledgment of the purchase order.

6.2 Limitations of Warranty

Your exclusive remedy for any defective product is limited to the repair or replacement
of the defective product. Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. may elect which remedy or
combination of remedies to provide in its sole discretion. Advanced RF Technologies,
Inc. shall have a reasonable time after determining that a defective product exists to
repair or replace the problem unit. Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. warranty applies to
repaired or replaced products for the balance of the applicable period of the original
warranty or ninety days from the date of shipment of a repaired or replaced product,
whichever is longer.

6.3 Limitation of Damages

The liability for any defective product shall in no event exceed the purchase price for
the defective product.

6.4 No Consequential Damages

Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. has no liability for general, consequential, incidental or
special damages.

6.5 Additional Limitation on Warranty

Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. standard warranty does not cover products which have
been received improperly packaged, altered, or physically damaged. For example,
broken warranty seal, labels exhibiting tampering, physically abused enclosure, broken
pins on connectors, any modifications made without Advanced RF Technologies, Inc.
authorization, will void all warranty.

6.6 Return Material Authorization (RMA)

No product may be returned directly to Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. without first
getting an approval from Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. If it is determined that the
product may be defective, you will be given an RMA number and instructions in how to
return the product. An unauthorized return, i.e., one for which an RMA number has not
been issued, will be returned to you at your expense. Authorized returns are to be
shipped to the address on the RMA in an approved shipping container. You will be
given our courier information. It is suggested that the original box and packaging
materials should be kept if an occasion arises where a defective product needs to be
shipped back to Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. To request an RMA, please call
[phone] or send an email to [e-mail].

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7. Appendix A: Specifications

Electrical Specifications

Item Specification Remark

DL : 746~757MHz

UL : 776~787MHz
DL : 728~734MHz
UL : 698~704MHz
DL : 734~740MHz
UL : 704~710MHz

43(DL)/30(UL)dB

m

38(DL)/25(UL)dB

m

Frequency

Output Power

Gain

Upper C

700MHz

Lower A

Lower B

Cellular

PCS

AWS

DL : 869~894MHz

UL : 824~849MHz
DL : 1930~1990MHz
UL : 1850~1910MHz
DL : 2110~2155MHz

UL : 1710~1755MHz

25K 100K Large

PCS, AWS 20dBm 30dBm

700MHz,

CELL

15dBm 25dBm

DL 80dB 90dB 95dB

UL 80dB 90dB 95dB

Gain control range 30dB(0.5dB step)

Input Power

Ripple

DL -65~-35dBm -65~-35dBm -57~-27dBm
UL -65~-35dBm -65~-35dBm -57~-27dBm
DL -60~-30dBm -60~-30dBm -52~-22dBm
UL -60~-30dBm -60~-30dBm -52~-22dBm

≤ 3dB ≤ 3dB ≤ 3dB

LTE& C E L L

PCS& AWS

700MHz Meet, FCC

≤-46dBc/30KHz@±750KHz

Cellular

≤-55dBc/30KHz@±1.98MHz

≥-13dBm/1MHz@±3.125MHz

Spurious

PCS

≤-45dBc/30KHz@±885KHz
≤-50dBc/30KHz@±1.98MHz
≥-13dBm/1MHz@±2.25MHz

≤-45dBc/30kHz @±885KHz

AWS

≤-50dBc/30kHz @±1.98MHz
≥-13dBm/1MHz @±2.25MHz

NF

Delay

≤ 6dB ≤ 6dB ≤ 6dB

≤ 6us ≤ 6us ≤ 6us

MIMO Port Isolation 30dBc

Frequency 700MHz 150Hz

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Stability

Cellular 150Hz

PCS 300Hz

AWS 300Hz

Input VSWR

DL

UL

EVM

≤ 1:1.5

≤ 1:1.5

≤ 12.5%

700MHz 50dBc @±1MHz

Cellular 30dBc @±0.5MHz, 50dBc @±1MHz

Filter Roll-Off

PCS 50dBc @±1MHz

AWS 50dBc @±1MHz

Power Source 110V/220V AC

Operating Temperature

-5~50C

Operating Humidity 5~90%RH

Size

Weight

Power Consume

12.2" x 19" x 20"
inches

130 lbs 130 lbs 130 lbs

60 W @ Per Band

Max

250 W / Total

Band Max

12.2" x 19" x
20" inches

130 W @Per

Band Max

500 W / Total

Band Max

12.2" x 19" x 20"
inches

17.5" x 19" x 20"
inches

130 lbs Large Only

430 W @ Per Band

Max

1650 W / Total

Band Max

[1] 3GPP TR 21.905: "Vocabulary for 3GPP Specifications".
[2] 3GPP2 C.S0011-C Recommended Minimum Performance Standards for cdma2000 Spread
Spectrum Mobile Stations
[3] 3GPP2 C.S0010-C Recommended Minimum Performance Standards for cdma2000 Spread
Spectrum Base Stations
[4] 3GPP TS 36.104 3rd Generation Partnership Project; Technical Specification Group Radio
Access Network;
Evolved Universal Terrestrial Radio Access (E-UTRA); Base Station (BS) radio transmission and
reception Title 47, primarily sections 27 and 90, Title 47 section 27.53 part g
[5] 3GPP2 C.S0051.0 “Minimum Performance Standards for cdma2000 Repeaters” or latest
version.

Large Only

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Appendix B: Mechanical Drawing

Figure 18: Axiom mechanical drawing

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Appendix C: Axiom Overview

C.1 System Block Diagram

DL

Duplexer

UL

Duplexer

RFU1

Donor

Combiner

(Option)

Coverage
Combiner

(Option)

DSP

Main

Control

UDC

LTE

band

Control

MCU

DL

HPA

UL

HPA

PSU

AC-DC

DL

Duplexer

UL

Duplexer

DSP

FAN drive, alarm

UDC

Cellular

band

Control

DL

HPA

UL

HPA

RFU2

FAN UNIT

DL

Duplexer

UL

Duplexer

FAN3FAN1 FAN2

DSP

UDC

PCS

band

Control

RFU3

DL

HPA

UL

HPA

DL

Duplexer

UL

Duplexer

DSP

UDC

AWS
band

Control

DL

HPA

UL

HPA

RFU4

AC

BATT

12V

Figure 19: System block diagram

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C.2 Components

Figure 20: RFU 1, 2, 3, 4

Figure 21: MCU

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Power Supply

It provides DC power to each module within the repeater.

Controller

It is responsible for monitoring the status of each module and controls the parameters.

PCS Up / Down Converter Module

The downlink RF signal that enters through the cavity filter is converted to IF frequency,
which is later converted back to RF frequency through SAW filtering.

Cellular Up / Down Converter Module

The downlink RF signal that enters through the cavity filter is converted to IF frequency,
which is later converted back to RF frequency through SAW filtering.

PCS Duplexer

It consists of two BPFs (band-pass filters): PCS TX (1930 ~ 1990 MHz) & RX (1850 ~
1910 MHz)

Triplexer

Combines Cellular and PCS signals. It consists of three BPFs (band-pass filters): PCS
and Cellular TX and RX.

Modem Module

Contains the CDMA 2000 modem (Kyocera M200).

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Appendix D: Shutdown Retry Logic

The function of the built-in shutdown routine is to protect the repeater from any further damage
from a hard-fail that the system may be experiencing.

Within 5 seconds of a hard-fail alarm being detected, the repeater will start the shutdown
routine. The repeater will shut down by powering of the HPAs (high-powered amplifiers) for 30
seconds.

After 30 seconds have elapsed, the repeater will power on the HPAs and check to see if the
hard-fail alarm still exist. If the hard-fail alarm still exists, then the repeater will shut down for
1 minute (double the time of the previous shutdown time).

After 1 minute has elapsed, the repeater will power on the HPAs and check to see if the hard­fail alarm still exist. If the hard-fail alarm still exists, then the repeater will shut down for 2
minutes (double the time of the previous shutdown time).

The shutdown routine will repeat itself a total of 10 times. If the hard-fail alarm still exists
after the 10
performed.

th

retry, then the repeater will turn on its HPAs permanently until a reset is

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