Advanced RF Technologies EPOCHIIIC Users Manual
Epoch-III-C9024/9030/9533
User Manual V0.1
Epoch-III-C9024/9030/9533
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Version 0.2
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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
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
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 Standing Wave Ratio
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Epoch-III-C9024/9030/9533
User Manual V0.1
Version 0.1 (Released March 4, 2009)
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. 1996-2009.
All rights reserved.
Please send comments to:
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Phone: (323) 254-8131
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Attention: Technical Publications Department
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USA
www.adrftech.com
Revision History
Version Author Description Date
0.1 B.Y.Park First March 4, 2009
0.2 B.Y.Park Update for FCC August 3, 2009
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. EPOCH-III-C9024/9030/9533................................................................................... 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. EPOCH-III-C9024/9030/9533 OVERVIEW ......................................................... 11
2.1 Operation Modes.................................................................................................. 11
2.1.1 Local Web GUI .......................................................................................... 11
2.1.1. Remote Web GUI...................................................................................... 11
2.2 Switches & Indicators .......................................................................................... 12
2.2.1 LEDs........................................................................................................... 12
2.2.2 AC Power Switch & Battery Port for Ethernet Port................................... 13
2.2.3 Ethernet Port............................................................................................... 13
Installation.................................................................................................................. 14
2.2.4 Tools........................................................................................................... 14
2.2.5 Procedure.................................................................................................... 14
2.2.6 Grounding................................................................................................... 16
2.2.7 Antenna Separation/Isolation ..................................................................... 17
2.2.8 Line of Sight............................................................................................... 18
3. EPOCH-III-C9024/9030/9533 AROMS SETUP ................................................... 19
3.1 Repeater/PC Connection Using AROMS ............................................................ 19
3.2 Repeater Status..................................................................................................... 21
3.3 Control.................................................................................................................. 23
3.3.1 General Setting ........................................................................................... 23
3.3.2 Manual Gain Control.................................................................................. 23
3.3.3 System ........................................................................................................ 24
3.3.4 Heartbeat Time ........................................................................................... 24
3.3.5 Alarm Setting.............................................................................................. 24
3.4 Install.................................................................................................................... 25
3.4.1 Band Selection............................................................................................ 25
3.4.2 SNMP ......................................................................................................... 25
3.4.3 Location...................................................................................................... 26
3.4.4 Repeater...................................................................................................... 26
3.4.5 Repeater Location....................................................................................... 26
3.4.6 Repeater Installer Info ................................................................................ 26
3.4.7 Date & Time............................................................................................... 26
3.5 System.................................................................................................................. 27
4. MAINTENANCE GUIDE FOR EPOCH-III-C9024/9030/9533.......................... 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
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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) ................................................................ 30
APPENDIX A: SPECIFICATIONS.............................................................................. 31
A.1 Mechanical Specifications................................................................................... 32
A.2 Environmental Specifications.............................................................................. 32
A.3 Power Specifications........................................................................................... 32
A.4 Other Specifications ............................................................................................ 32
APPENDIX B: MECHANICAL DRAWING .............................................................. 33
APPENDIX C: EPOCH-III-C9024/9030/9533 OVERVIEW ..................................... 34
C.1 Block Diagram..................................................................................................... 34
C.2 Components......................................................................................................... 35
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1. EPOCH-III-C9024/9030/9533
1.1 Introduction
EPOCH-III-C9024/9030/9533 is a Cellular band RF repeater which enhances inbuilding wireless coverage in the most effective and cost efficient way. For its
intelligent design and versatility, the EPOCH-III-C9024/9030/9533 is the ideal
choice for wireless coverage problems indoors. EPOCH-III-C9024/9030/9533can
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
• Covers the 25 MHz Cellular band
• AF/BF GUI Selectable
• 24/30/33dBm composite output power
• C9024,C9030(90 dB gain), C9533(95 dB gain)
• 40 dB AGC Range @ 0.5 dB Step
• Sharp out-of-band rejection; 45dBc @ 1 MHz Sub-band edge
• Automated installation
• Web GUI via DHCP
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Epoch-III-C9024/9030/9533
A
B D C E F
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1.1.2 Parts List
Label Qty Description
A 1 EPOCH-III-C9024/9030/9533 Repeater
B 1 AC Power Cable
C 1 Ethernet Cable (cross over)
D 1 Ground Cable
E 6 Anchor Bolts
F 1 CD**
Table 1 – Parts List
** CD includes: (1) EPOCH-III-C9024/9030/9533 User Manual & (2) EPOCHIII-C9024/9030/9533 Quick Start Guide
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Figure 1 – EPOCH-III-C9024/9030/9533 Repeater Parts List
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1.1.3
Repeater Quick View
Display
LED(12Page)
Upper Guard
Screw(14Page)
Lower Guard
Screw(14Page)
Ground Hole(16Page)
Bracket
Screw(14Page)
Figure 2 – EPOCH-III-C9024/9030/9533 Front & Side Views
Donor Antenna
Port(14Page)
Server Antenna
Port(14Page)
Ethernet Port (13Page)
Battery Port
(13Page)
Wall Mounting
Bracket (14Page)
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Anchor Bolt
Hole (14Page)
Figure 3 – EPOCH-III-C9024/9030/9533 Back & Bottom Views
Power Switch
(13Page)
Epoch-III-C9024/9030/9533
RF EXPO
RF EXPORF EXPO
RF EXPO
SURE & ANTENNA PLACE
SURE & ANTENNA PLACESURE & ANTENNA PLACE
SURE & ANTENNA PLACE
MENT
MENTMENT
MENT
Guidelines
Guidelines Guidelines
Guidelines
WARNING!
WARNING!
DAMAGE TO REPEATER
DAMAGE TO REPEATER
WARNING! EXPOSURE TO RF
WARNING! EXPOSURE TO RFWARNING! EXPOSURE TO RF
WARNING! EXPOSURE TO RF
WARNING!
WARNING!
ELECTRIC
ELECTRIC
SHOCK
SHOCK
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1.2 Warnings and Hazards
Opening
Opening the
Opening Opening
shock and may cause severe injury.
shock and may cause severe injury.
shock and may cause severe injury.shock and may cause severe injury.
the Epoch
Epoch----III
the the
EpochEpoch
III----C9024/9030/9533
C9024/9030/9533 could
IIIIII
C9024/9030/9533C9024/9030/9533
could result in electric
could could
result in electric
result in electric result in electric
Working with the repeater while in operation, may expose the
Working with the repeater while in operation, may expose the
Working with the repeater while in operation, may expose the Working with the repeater while in operation, may expose the
technician to RF electromagnetic
technician to RF electromagnetic fie
technician to RF electromagnetic technician to RF electromagnetic
human exposure.
human exposure. Visit the FCC website at
human exposure. human exposure.
to learn more about the effects of exposure to RF electromagnetic
to learn more about the effects of exposure to RF electromagnetic
to learn more about the effects of exposure to RF electromagnetic to learn more about the effects of exposure to RF electromagnetic
fields.
fields.
fields.fields.
Operating the
Operating the Epoch
Operating the Operating the
close proximity facing each other could lead to s
close proximity facing each other could lead to severe
close proximity facing each other could lead to sclose proximity facing each other could lead to s
tttthe repeater.
he repeater.
he repeater. he repeater.
Visit the FCC website at
Visit the FCC website at Visit the FCC website at
Epoch----III
EpochEpoch
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C9024/9030/9533 with antennas in very
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fields
lds that exceed FCC rules for
that exceed FCC rules for
fiefie
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that exceed FCC rules for that exceed FCC rules for
www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety
www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety
www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafetywww.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety
with antennas in very
with antennas in very with antennas in very
evere damage to
damage to
evereevere
damage to damage to
Actual separation distance is determined upon gain of antenna used.
Actual separation distance is determined upon gain of antenna used.
Actual separation distance is determined upon gain of antenna used.Actual separation distance is determined upon gain of antenna used.
Please maintain a min
Please maintain a minimum safe distance of at least
Please maintain a minPlease maintain a min
donor and the server antennas. Also, the donor antenna needs to be m
donor and the server antennas. Also, the donor antenna needs to be mounted
donor and the server antennas. Also, the donor antenna needs to be mdonor and the server antennas. Also, the donor antenna needs to be m
outdoors on a permanent structure.
outdoors on a permanent structure.
outdoors on a permanent structure.outdoors on a permanent structure.
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imum safe distance of at least 44440 cm while operating near the
imum safe distance of at least imum safe distance of at least
0 cm while operating near the
0 cm while operating near the 0 cm while operating near the
ounted
ounted ounted
Epoch-III-C9024/9030/9533
FCC Part 15 Class A
FCC Part 15 Class AFCC Part 15 Class A
FCC Part 15 Class A
Opening or tampering the
Opening or tampering the Opening or tampering the
Opening or tampering the
Epoch
EpochEpoch
Epoch
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III
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C9024/9030/9533
C9024/9030/9533C9024/9030/9533
C9024/9030/9533
will void all warranties.
will void all warranties. will void all warranties.
will void all warranties.
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Lithium Battery : CAUTION. RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY
Lithium Battery : CAUTION. RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY
Lithium Battery : CAUTION. RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERYLithium Battery : CAUTION. RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY
INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO INSTRUCTIONS.
INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO INSTRUCTIONS.
INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO INSTRUCTIONS.INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO INSTRUCTIONS.
IS REPLACED BY
IS REPLACED BY IS REPLACED BY
Ethernet
Ethernet Instructions:
Ethernet Ethernet
limited
limited to inside the bui
limited limited
Instructions: This equipment is
Instructions:Instructions:
to inside the building
to inside the buito inside the bui
This equipment is for
This equipment is This equipment is
lding....
ldinglding
for indoor use
indoor use only. A
for for
indoor use indoor use
only. All c
only. Aonly. A
ll cabling should be
ll cll c
abling should be
abling should beabling should be
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comp
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to compNOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comp
Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are 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
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment genera
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates,
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generaequipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment genera
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in 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
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause harmful
cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the
cause harmfulcause harmful
interference at his own expense.
interference at his own expense.
interference at his own expense.interference at his own expense.
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference in which case the user will be required to correct the
ly with the limits for a
ly with the limits for a ly with the limits for a
tes,
tes, tes,
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2. Epoch-III-C9024/9030/9533 Overview
2.1 Operation Modes
2.1.1 Local Web GUI
Host Mode
This mode should be selected only if a Epoch-III-C9024/9030/9533 is used
alone without being connected to any other device functioning as a host.
Simply connect one end of the Ethernet cable on 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)
2.1.1.
Remote Web GUI
Remote Mode
This mode should be selected if an external modem box (MBOX-DET1) is
being installed along with the Epoch-III-C9024/9030/9533 for monitoring
purposes. In this case, the Epoch-III-C9024/9030/9533 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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