Advanced RF Technologies DUOI8030NM User Manual
Duo-i6515/6525/8030NM
USER MANUAL
Version 1.6
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USA
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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’s Repeater Operation and Management
System
BTS Base Transceiver Station
CDMA Code Division Multiple Access
CW Continuous Wave (unmodulated signal)
DAS Distributed Antenna System
DL Downlink
Downlink The path covered from the Base Transceiver
Station (BTS) to the subscriber’s service area
via the Repeater
HPA High Power Amplifier
HW Hardware
iDEN Integrated Digital Enhanced Network
IF Intermediate Frequency
LNA Low Noise Amplifier
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 subscriber’s service
area to the Base Transceiver Station(BTS) via
the Repeater
VSWR Voltage Standi ng Wave Ratio
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Version 1.6 (Released March 31, 2008)
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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Revision History
Version Author Description Date
1.0 Peter Son March 15, 2007
1.1 B.C. Kim March 22, 2007
1.2 Julie Song April 2, 2007
1.3 Namchul Lee Update for Duo-i8030NM July 16, 2007
1.4 Namchul Lee Update for UL approval October 17, 2007
1.5 Julie Song Update for external modem box November 18, 2007
1.6 Namchul Lee Upd ate for FCC March 31, 2008
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. DUO-I6515/6525/8030NM.............................................................................................. 6
1.1. Introduction......................................................................................................6
1.1.1. Highlights.................................................................... ......................6
1.1.2. Parts List...........................................................................................7
1.1.3. Repeater Quick View........................................................................ 8
1.2. Warnings and Hazards ............................................................................... ...... 9
2. DUO-I6515/6525/8030NM OVERVIEW ........................................................................11
2.1 Operation Modes.............. ... ........................................ .................................... 11
2.1.1. Local Web GUI...............................................................................11
2.1.2. Remote Web GUI ....................................................... .................... 11
2.2 Switches & Indicators.....................................................................................12
2.2.1. LEDs...............................................................................................12
2.2.2. AC Power Switch & DC Power Port for External Modem Box..... 13
2.2.3. Mode Selection Switch and Ethernet Port......................................13
2.3 Installation.......................................................................................................14
2.3.1 Tools .................................................... ............................................ 14
2.3.2 Procedure....................................... .................................................. 14
2.3.3 Grounding ........................................................................................ 16
2.3.4 Antenna Separation/Isolation............................................ ..... ... ..... ..17
2.3.5 Line of Sight .......................................................... ... .......................18
3. DUO-I6515/6525/8030NM AROMS SETUP ................................................................ 19
3.1 Repeater/PC Connection.......................... ... ........................................ .. .......... 19
3.2 Repeater Status...................... ... ........................................ ... ............................21
3.3 Repeater Control......................................................... ....................................23
3.4 Repeater Install........................................ ........................................ ............... 25
3.5 Repeater System.......................... .. ........................................ ... ....................... 27
4. MAINTENANCE GUIDE FOR DUO-I6515/6525/8030NM .............................................. 29
4.1 Periodic Inspection Checklist .........................................................................29
4.2 Preventive Measures for Optimal Operation.................................................. 29
4.2.1 Recommendations.......................................... ...... ..... ... ..... ..... ... ..... ..29
4.2.2 Precautions.......................................................................................29
5. WARRANTY AND REPAIR POLICY................................................................................ 30
5.1 General Warranty........................................ ........................................ ............ 30
5.2 Limitations of Warranty..................................................................................30
5.3 Limitation of Damages................................................................................... 30
5.4 No Consequential Damages............................................................................ 30
5.5 Additional Limitation on Warranty.................................................................30
5.6 Return Material Authorization (RMA) ...........................................................31
APPENDIX A: SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................ 32
A.1 Electrical Specifications................................................................................. 32
A.2 Mechanical Specifications.............................................................................33
A.3 Environmental Specifications........................................................................ 33
A.4 Power Specifications......................................................................................34
A.5 Other Specifications.......................................................................................34
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APPENDIX B: MECHANICAL DRAWINGS..........................................................................35
APPENDIX C DUO-I6515/6525/8030NM OVERVIEW.......................................................37
C.1 Block Diagram...............................................................................................37
C.2 Components....................................................................................................38
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1. Duo-i6515/6525/8030NM
1.1. Introduction
The Duo-i6515/6525/8030NM is a dual band SMR (800 and 900 MHz) RF
repeater which enhances in-building wireless coverage in the most effective an d
cost efficient way. For its intelligent design and versatility, the Duo-i6515/6525/
8030NM is the ideal choice for wireless coverage problems indoors. The Duoi6515/6525/8030NM can be used as a stand-alone repeater with passive antennas
connected to it or it can also be used as a feeder repeater to a DAS (Distributed
Antenna System).
1.1.1. Highlights
• Dual Band Repeater (800 & 900 MHz)
• 15/25/30 dBm Composite Output Power
• 65/80 dB gain
• 25 dB AGC Range @ 0.5 dB Step (for Duo-i6515/6525NM)
• 30 dB AGC Range @ 0.5 dB Step (for Duo-i8030NM)
• Excellent Out of Band Rejection Characteristics with Sharp Roll-Offs
@ 65 dBc
• Re-Banding Capability via Di gital Filte r ing
• Band Adjustable Option @ 200 kHz Step
• Automated installation
• Web GUI via DHCP
• Remote Monitoring Capability using External Modem Box (MBOX-DET1)
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1.1.2. Parts List
Label Qty Description
A 1 iDEN Repeater
B 1 AC Power Cable
C 1 Ethernet Cable (cross over)
D 1 Ground Cable
E
F 1 CD
4 (for Duo-i6515/6525NM)
or 6 (for Duo-i8030NM)
Table 1 – Parts List
Anchor Bolts
A
B DC E F
** CD includes: (1) Duo-i6515/6525/8030NM User Manual & (2) Duo-
i6515/6525/8030NM Quick Start Guide
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Figure 1 – Duo-i6515/6525/8030NM Repeater Parts List
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1.1.3. Repeater Quick View
Power LED
(Page12)
Soft Fail LED
(Page12)
Hard Fail LED
(Page12)
DC power port for
external modem box
Upper Guard Screw
(Page15)
Bracket Screw
(Page15)
Lower Guard Screw
(Page15)
Ground Hole
(Page16)
Figure 2 – Duo-i6515/6525/8030NM Front & Side Views
Donor Antenna Port
(Page17)
Server Antenna Port
(Page17)
DC power port for
external modem box
AC power switch (page13)
Anchor Bolt
Hole (page15)
Wall Mounting
Bracket (page15)
Switch (page13)
Ethernet Port (page13) Mode Selection
Figure 3 – Duo-i6515/6525/8030NM Back, Bottom & Top Views
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1.2. Warnings and Hazards
WARNING! ELECTRIC SHOCK
Opening the Duo-i6515/6525/8030NM 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
to learn more about the effects of exposure to RF electromagnetic
fields.
www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety
WARNING! DAMAGE TO REPEATER
Operating the Duo-i6515/6525/8030NM 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 50 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 Duo-i6515/6525/8030NM 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 his own expense.
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2. Duo-i6515/6525/8030NM Overview
2.1 Operation Modes
2.1.1. Local Web GUI
Host Mode
This mode should be selected only if a Duo-i6515/6525/8030NM is used
alone without being connected to any other device functioning as a host.
Simply connect one end of the ethernet cabl e o n the repeater monitor port and
the other end on the PC’s LAN port. After doing so, launch the Microsoft
Internet Browser (Internet Explorer) and the Local Web GUI will be launched
through typing the IP address (http://192.168.63.1/home.asp
)
2.1.2. Remote Web GUI
Remote Mode
This mode should be selected if an external modem box (MBOX-DET1) is
being installed along with the Duo-i6515/6525/8030NM for monitoring
purposes. In this case, the Duo-i6515/6525/8030NM works as a remote unit
sending its information to the collocated external modem box.
Note: ADRF’s Web GUI has not been developed for Microsoft Internet Explorer and other
web browsers (e.g. Netscape, FireFox, Mozilla, etc.) may not be compatible. ADRF’s Web
GUI has not been tested with Microsoft Internet Explorer versions higher than 6.0.
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2.2 Switches & Indicators
2.2.1. LEDs
The Duo-i6515/6525/8030NM has three LEDs on the front panel of the
repeater as show below in Figure 4.
Figure 4 – Duo-i6515/6525/8030NM Repeater LED View
POWER
If the LED is lit GREEN, it indicates that there is AC power to the repeater.
SOFT FAIL
If the LED is lit YELLOW, it indicates that there is a soft fail alarm in the
system. The detailed alarm information can be viewed vi a the local web GUI.
In the event of a soft fail alarm, the repeater will still function, but the alarm
needs to be addressed prom ptly.
HARD FAIL
If the LED is lit RED, it indicates that there is a hard fail alarm in the system.
The detailed alarm information ca n be viewed via the local web GUI. In the
event of a hard fail alarm, the repeater will not function and immediate
attention is required.
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