Advanced RF Technologies EPOCHIIIP User Manual

Epoch-III-P8024/8030/8037NM

USER MANUAL

Version 1.6

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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 (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
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
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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Version 1.6 (Released M a rch 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 Epoch-III-P8037NM July 16, 2007

1.4 Namchul Lee Update for UL approval October 17, 2007

1.5 Julie Song Update for external mod em box November 18, 2007

1.6 Namchul Lee Update for FCC March 31, 2008

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. EPOCH-III-P8024/8030/8037NM............................................................................. 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-P8024/8030/8037NM 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. EPOCH-III-P8024/8030/8037NM AROMS SETUP ............................................. 19

3.1 Repeater/PC Connection Using AROMS ............................................................ 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 EPOCH-III-P8024/8030/8037NM.................... 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 DRAWING .......................................... .. .................. 35

APPENDIX C: EPOCH-III-P8024/8030/8037NM OVERVIEW............................... 38

C.1 Block Diagram......................................... .. ..........................................................38

C.2 Components....................................................................................... .................. 39

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1. Epoch-III-P8024/8030/8037NM

1.1 Introduction

Epoch-III-P8024/8030/8037NM is a CDMA 1900 MHz RF repeater which
enhances in-building wireless coverage in the most effective and cost efficient
way. For its intelligent design and versatility, the Epoch-III-P8024/8030/
8037NM is the ideal choice for wireless coverage problems indoors. Epoch-III­P8024/8030/8037NM 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

• Covers the 65 MHz PCS band including G band

• Supports up to three (3) non-co ntiguous band combinations

• Supports up to six (6) different instantaneous bandwidths;
5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 MHz

• 24/30/37 dBm composite output power

• 80 dB gain

• 40 dB AGC Range @ 0.5 dB Step [Epoch-III-P8024NM]

• 30 dB AGC Range @ 0.5 dB Step [Epoch-III-P8030/8037NM]

• Sharp out-of-band rejection ; 50 dBc @ 1 MHz Sub-band edge

• 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 PCS 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

A

B DC E F

** CD includes: (1) Epoch-III-P8024/8030/8037NM User Manual & (2) Epoch-

III-P8024/8030/8037NM Quick Start Guide

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Figure 1 – Epoch-III-P8024/8030/8037NM 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

Upper Guard Screw
(Page15)

Bracket Screw
(Page15)

Lower Guard Screw
(Page15)

Ground Hole
(Page16)

Figure 2 – Epoch-III-P8024/8030/8037NM 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)

Fi

ure 3 – Epoch-III-P8024/8030/8037NM Bac

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Wall Mounting
Bracket (page15)

Mode Selection
Switch (page13)

Botto

Ethernet Port (page13)

&Top Views

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1.2 Warn ings and H a zards

WARNING! ELECTRIC SHOCK

Opening the Epoch-III-P8024/8030/8037NM 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 Epoch-III-P8024/8030/8037NM 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 Epoch-III-P8024/8030/8037NM 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. Epoch-III-P8024/8030/8037NM Overview

2.1 Operation Modes

2.1.1. Local Web GUI

Host Mode

This mode should be selected only if an Epoch-III-P8024/8030/8037NM
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

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2.1.2. Remote Web GUI

Remote Mode

This mode should be selected if an external modem box (MB OX -DE T1) is
being installed along with the Epoch-III-P8024/8030/8037NM
purposes. In this case, the Epoch-III-P8024/8030/8037NM

for monitoring

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

Epoch-III-P8024/8030/8037NM has three LEDs on the front panel of the
repeater as shown below in Figure 4.

Figure 4 – Epoch-III-P8024/8030/8037NM 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 via the local web GUI.
In the event of a soft fail alarm, the repeater will still function, but the alar m
needs to be addressed promptly.

HARD FAIL

If the LED is lit RED, it indicates that there is a hard fail alarm in the system.
The detailed alarm inform atio n can be viewed via the local web GUI. In the
event of a hard fail alarm, the repeat er will not function and imm ediate
attention is required.

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2.2.2 AC Power Switch & DC Power Port for External Modem Box

The AC Power on/off switch is located on the bottom of repeater (Figure 5).
The switch should be powered on after the repeater has been installed properly.

The DC Power Port can be used to provide power to the optional External
Modem Box (Figure 5).

Figure 5–AC Power Switch & DC Power Port

2.2.3 Mode Selection Switch and Ethernet Port

The Ethernet port and the Mode Selection Switch for DHCP are located on
bottom of the repeater as shown below in Fig ure 6. The mode selection
switch has two modes: Host Mode & Remote Mode.

Figure 6 – Ethernet Port & Mode Selection Switch

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