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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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Revision History Version Author Description Date

0.1 Sun Kim Initial Release January 18, 2011

0.2 Sun Kim Revised max gain levels for SMR module May 10, 2011

0.3 Sun Kim Revised Band Selection section on the Install Page July 15, 2011

0.4 Sun Kim Update illustrations and changes to specifications;

July 19, 2011 added Closeout Package, User Log, and Backup sections

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TAB LE OF CONTE NTS

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1. SDR REPEATER..............................................................................................................6

1.1 Introduction..................................................................................................................6

1.1.1 Highlights ............................... ...... .. ...... ..... ... ..... ..... ... ..... ...... .. ...... ..... ... ..... ..... ... ...6

1.1.2 Parts List....................................................... ................................ .. ......................7

1.1.3 Repeater Quick View.................................... ..... ..... ... ..... ...... .. ...... ..... ... ..... ..... ......1

2. WARNINGS AND HAZARDS.......................... ........... ............. .............. ............. ...........9

3. SDR OVERVIEW...........................................................................................................11

3.1 Switches & Fault Indicators.......................................................................................11

3.1.1 NMS and Module LED.............................................. ..... ... ..... ...... .. ...... ..... ... ..... .11

3.1.2 Module LEDs......................................................................................................11

3.1.3 Message Board Alarms and Notificati on.............................................. .. ............12

3.2 Switches and Ports.....................................................................................................13

3.2.1 Power Switch............................................. ................................ .........................13

3.2.2 Back Up Battery Switch & Battery Port....................................... ......................13

3.2.3 Ethernet Port and Host/Remote Switch............................................. .................14

3.2.4 RF Ports........ .. ...... ..... ... ..... ..... ... ..... ...... ..... ... ..... ..... ... ..... ...... .. ...... ..... ... ..... ..... ... .14

3.5 Installation..................................................................................................................15

3.5.1 Wall Mount Procedure.................................................... ........... ........... .......... ....15

3.5.2 Rack Mount Procedure.............. ... ..... ..... ... ..... ...... .. ...... ..... ... ..... ..... ... ..... ...... .. ....15

3.5.3 Grounding ...........................................................................................................1

3.5.4 Antenna Separation/Isolation.......................................... ................................ ....17

3.5.5 Line of Sight......... ................................ .. ................................ ... .........................18

4. SDR WEB-GUI SETUP.................................................................................................19

4.1 Repeater/PC Connection Using Web-GUI.................................................................19

4.2 Status Tab...................................................................................................................20

4.2.1 Status- NMS............................................... ... ................................ .. ....................20

4.2.2 Status- SMR, PCS, BRS.....................................................................................22

4.3 Control Tab............................. ... ................................ ... ................................ .. ............25

4.3.1 Control- NMS....................................................... ..... ..... ...... .. ...... ..... ... ..... ..... ... .25

4.3.2 Control- SMR, PCS, BRS...................................................................................26

4.4 Install Tab...................................................................................................................29

4.4.1 Install- NMS................................................................................... ... .................29

4.4.2 Install- SMR.................................................... ... ................................ ... ..............31

4.4.3 Install- PCS............................. ................................ ... ................................ ... ......33

4.4.4 Install- BRS .................................... ................................ ... ................................ .35

4.5 System........................................................................................................................36

4.5.1 System- Account.................................................................................................37

4.5.2 System- Closeout Package................................. ................................ ... ..............38

4.5.3 System- User Log................................. ................................ .. ............................39

4.5.4 System: Update.......................................................................................... .........39

4.5.5 System- Backup...................................... ... ................................ ... ......................39

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4.6 Help.............................................. ................................ .. ................................ ... .........40

4.7 Logout........................................................................................................................40

Clicking the Logout button will log the current user off the system. ..............................40

5. MAINTENANCE GUIDE FOR SDR REPEATER ....................................................41

5.1 Periodic Inspection Checklist......................................................... ............................41

5.2 Preventive Measures for Optimal Operation..............................................................41

5.2.1 Recommendations.............. ..... ...... .. ...... ..... ... ..... ..... ... ..... ...... .. ...... ..... ..... ... ..... ....41

5.2.2 Precautions......................................................... .................................................41

6. WARRANTY AND REP AI R POLICY................................................ ............. ............42

6.1 General Warranty ................................................... ... ................................ ... ..............42

6.2 Limitations of Warranty.............................................................................................42

6.3 Limitation of Damages...............................................................................................42

6.4 No Consequential Damages.............................................. ... ................................ .. ....42

6.5 Additional Limitation on Warranty.............................................................. ..............42

6.6 Return Material Authorization (RMA)...................................................................... .42

7. SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................................................43

7.1 Electrical Specifications.............................................................................................43

7.2 Mechanical Specifications.........................................................................................43

7.3 Power Specifications..................................................................................................44

7.4 Environment Specifications.......................................................................................44

7.5 Warranty & Certificates .................................... ........... .......... ........ ........... ........... ......44

APPENDIX A: MECHANICAL DRAWING............................................... ... .................46

APPENDIX B: SHUTDOWN RETRY LOGIC................................. ..............................47

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1. SDR Repeater

1.1 Introduction

Four technologies in one body: SDR is an over-the-air repeater system that can incorporate up to four (4) technologies

in one body. Current supported technologies are SMR800, SMR900, PCS, and BRS.

1.1.1 Highlights

• Supports up to 4 frequency bands simultaneously

o Covers the SMR800, SMR900, PCS, and BRS, LTE, Cellular, AWS bands

 [SDR-S]SMR800- Covers 18 MHz

SMR900- Covers 5 MHz

 [SDR-P]PCS- Covers 65 MHz

 3 independent RF PCS channels, each channel supports 1.25 to 18.75 MHz

bandwidth

 [SDR-B] BRS- Covers 30 MHz  [SDR-700]LTE- Covers A+B:12MHz , C:11MHz  [SDR-C]Cellular- Covers 25MHz  [SDR-A] AWS- Cover 45MHz

• Composite Output Power of 24 or 30 dBm

• 30 dB AGC Range @ 0.5 dB Step

• Adjustable AGC Output Power Level

• Adjustable ALC Level

• Band Selectable via Web-GUI

• Can Support up to 3 Non-Contiguous Bands on the PCS module

• Supports Network Management Monitoring System via SNMP

• Adjustable FA (3 channels)

• Digital filtering

• Incremental Automatic Shutdown/Resumption Time: SDR gradually increases the time span between

automatic shutdown and resumption before it permanently shuts itself down

• Versatility and Usability: SDR 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

party GUI software required

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1.1.2 Parts List

Label Quantity Description

A 1 SDR Network Management System (NMS) B Up to 3* Optional SDR Modules* C 1 AC Power Cable D 1 Ethernet Cable (Crossover) E 1 Documentation CD** F 1 Ground Cable G 3 Channel Data Cable H 1 Dipole Antenna

I 1 NMS Power Cable

J 6 Anchor Bolt

** CD includes: User Manual, Quick-Start Guide, and Troubleshooting Guide

I J

* At least 1 module must be present in order to use SDR

Table 1 – Parts List

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Figure A – SDR Repeater Parts List

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1.1.3 Repeater Quick View

LED indicator

Host / Remote Switch & RJ-45

19” Rack mount holes

ort

NMS Power Input

Port

NMS RJ-45 Hub

DC out for external

modem box

NMS Output

Power Port

RJ-45 Module

Communication Port

Battery Backup

Port

Module Power Switch & AC IN port

Master AC IN

Module AC Power

Cords

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2. Warnings and Hazards

WARNING! ELECTRIC SHOCK

Opening the SDR could result in electric shock and may cause severe injury.

W ARNING! 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 about the effects of exposure to RF electromagnetic fields.

to learn more

WARNING! DAMAGE TO REPEATER

Operating the SDR 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 140 cm while operating near the donor and the server antennas. Also, the donor

tenna needs to be mounted outdoors on a permanent structure.

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WARRANTY

Opening or tampering the SDR 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.

Double Pole/Neutral Fusing.

CAUTION

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3. SDR Overview

3.1 Switches & Fault Indicators

3.1.1 NMS and Module LED

SDR-NMS Specifications

CH-1, CH-2, CH-3, CH-4

Solid Green NMS power is ON Power OFF NMS is powered OFF Solid Green Module has communication with NMS Solid Red Module has a communication failure with NMS OFF Module is powered OFF

Figure 1: NMS LED

3.1.2 Module LEDs

SDR has LEDs on the front of the module as shown below in Figure 2.

Figure 1: Module LED

SDR-Module Specifications

RSSI

Solid Green Module power is ON Power OFF Module is powered OFF Solid Yellow Soft Fail alarm exist in the system Soft Fail OFF No Soft Fail alarm are present in the system Solid Red Hard Fail alarm exist in the system Hard Fail OFF No Hard Fail alarms are present in the system Input < -85dBm Zero (0) bar On Input < -75dBm One (1) bar On Input < -65dBm Two (2) bars On Input < -55dBm Three (3) bars On Input < -45dBm Four (4) bars On Input >= -45dBm Five (5) bars On

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3.1.3 Message Board Alarms and Notification

Parameters Remark

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 ISO fail Low isolation DL PLL fail DL Synthesizer failure DL Spur fail DL Spurious emissions out of spec Interfere Interferer power exceeded Link Fail Communication error between the module and NMS Over Temperature Module is above the normal operating temperature Under Temperature Module is below the normal operating temperature Fan Fail System has detected an issue with the fan System Halt System is in a shutdown state due to a hard fail alarm DL Signal not detected DL signal is below the specified level DL Signal Low DL signal is below the specified level Outband overload System has detected a strong out of band signal Input overload In-band incoming signal strength is above max input level Synthesizer Lock Fail Issue with internal system amp DSP Fault System has detected an issue with the internal DSP chip DL RF Power Input + gain does not match the output level (above delta of 6 dB) Overpower Output level is above the max output levels DL Oscillation Alarm Oscillation has been detected in the system VSWR Power is being reflected back to the repeater AC Fail Power supply is not operating within specs DC Fail Power supply is not operating within specs Over Current Power supply is not operating within specs

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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 of each individual module. Each module must be powered on separated. The switch should be powered on after the repeater has been installed properly.

Figure 2: SDR Repeater Power Switch View

3.2.2 Back Up Battery Switch & Battery Port

Figure 3: Battery Backup Port

The SDR module can be connected to an ADRF-BBU (ADRF Battery Backup) to provide power during a power failure. If an ADRF-BBU is utilized, connect the ADRF-BBU to the SDR via the external battery port as shown in Figure 4.

(WARNING: The circuit switch on the ADRF-BBU must be set to OFF before connecting the ADRF-BBU to the SDR to prevent damage to the repeater or the ADRF-BBU and personal injury.)

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 Ethernet Port and Host/Remote Switch

Ethernet Port

The Ethernet port can be used to communicate directly with the SDR using a RJ-45 crossover cable or can also be used to connect the SDR to an external modem box.

Host/Remote Switch

The Host/Remote Switch allows the user to switch the default Repeater IP, Subnet Mask, and Gateway of the repeater to an alternative setup. These settings can be adjusting by logging into the repeater in HOST mode and configuring the settings under the Modem Box Setting section on the Install Page (section 4.4). Once the settings are set, flipping the switch to the REMOTE position will reboot the repeater with the new alternate

settings. Please note that when the repeater is set to the REMOTE position, DHCP is disabled and the repeater will not automatically assign an IP address to any device that connects directly to the repeater.

3.2.4 RF Ports

Module RF Ports

Donor and server antennas can be connected directly to the modules or the optional SDR-CHC (channel combiner) can be used to split or combine signals.

Optional SDR-CHC

An optional channel combiner can be mounted directly above the SDR. The donor portion of the SDR-CHC can be used to split up a combine donor signal into PCS, BRS, and SMR. The server portion of the SDRCHC can be used to combine the server signals (PCS, BRS, 2.4 GHz WIFI, and SMR) into the Server Sum port. Please contact sales@adrftech.com

Figure 4: Ethernet Port and Host/Remote Switch

Figure 5: RFU RF port

if you are interested in purchasing the SDR-CHC.

Figure 6: Donor Combiner RF port

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3.5 Installation

3.5.1 Wall Mount Procedure

 Verify that the SDR and mounting hole are in

good condition

 Remove all SDR modules from the system  Place the SDR chassis up against the wall so

that that module’s RF ports face the ceiling

 Mount the SDR chassis to wall use the six (6)

mounting hold on the wall mount bracket

 Install the SDR modules into the chassis and

secure the module by tightening the four (4) hand screws

 Connect the power and data cables at the

bottom on the SDR

 Connect the GND cable  Connect the Antenna cable  Connect the Power cable

Wall Mount

Bracket

Figure 8: SDR

3.5.2 Rack Mount Procedure

 Verify that the SDR and mounting hole are in good condition  Remove all SDR modules from the system  Install the SDR chassis into the 19” rack mount system  Screw the SDR chassis into the 19” rack mount system using the eight (8) mounting holes  Install the SDR modules into the chassis and secure the module by tightening the four (4) hand screws  Connect the power and data cables at the back of the SDR  Connect the GND cable  Connect the Antenna cable  Connect the Power cable

Wall Mount

Figure 7: SDR

Rack Mount

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3.5.3 Grounding

Install the ground cable that has been included in the package at the back of the repeater as show in the figure below.

Figure 8: Ground Cable Connection

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3.5.4 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 9: 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 SDR has a maximum gain of 90 dB in case of SDR-24, it requires an isolation of at least 103 ~ 105 dB.

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3.5.5 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 12 - Direct Line of Sight to the BTS

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4. SDR 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 Repeater/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 (use of a modem), 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 an Internet Browser 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

And the Administrator User is admin & admin, respectively

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4.2 Status Tab

4.2.1 Status- NMS

Status- NMS

The NMS Status page provides an overall view of how the system is performing. From the NMS Status page, the user can see if there are any alarms present on any of the modules.

4.2.1.1 Navigation Bar

The navigation bar located on the left hand side of the Web-GUI allows the user to switch between the various modules that are connected to the system.

4.2.1.2 System Summary

The system summary provide a snapshot of the system is currently performing.

 Connected Device- Displays what modules are connected to the SDR-NMS. Clicking on the buttons in

the column will take you to the Status page of that module.

 Alarm- Displays the current alarm status of the individual modules

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 Install Status- Displays the installation status of the module

4.2.1.3 Message Board

Displays the system events of all connected modules.

4.2.1.4 Repeater Info / Modem Info / Technical Support / Installer Contact Info

 Repeater Info- Displays the serial number, latitude, longitude, and firmware version of the repeater  Modem Info- If an internal modem is present, the modem information appears in this section  Technical Support- Displays ADRF’s Technical Support contact information  Installer Contact Info- Displays the contact information of the installer

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4.2.2 Status- SMR, PCS, BRS

Status- SMR

Status- PCS

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4.2.2.1 Band

This section displays the spectrum and technology that is being used. The band column displays the bandwidth that has been selected. The downlink column displays the center frequency of the selected band. The uplink column displays the center frequency of the selected band.

4.2.2.2 Power & Gain

This section displays the Input, Gain, and Output for both downlink and uplink.

4.2.2.3 Alarm

This section displays the alarm status for system alarms, RF alarms, and Power alarms. If an alarm is present in the system, then the color of the alarm tab will change according to the type of failure.

Status- BRS

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4.2.2.4 Message Board

Displays the 20 most recent events.

o Clear: Clears the content that is currently being displayed on the Message Board o Log File: Downloads the system Log File (events and alarms) to your computer

4.2.2.5 Install, Modem, and Power Status

o Installation: Displays whether or not the installation routine has been run (Not Installed or Installed) o Modem: Displays the status of the modem

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

established

 Connected- Internal modem is detected and a connection to the network has been established

o Power: Displays the power source that is currently being used

4.2.2.6 Repeater Info / Modem Info / Repeater Location / Technical Support / Installer Contact Info

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

Web-GUI version

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

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4.3 Control Tab

4.3.1 Control- NMS

4.3.1.1 Control Summary

This section allows the user to perform factory settings and reboot one module at a time.

4.3.1.2 Full System

This section allows the user to perform a full system reboot or a full system factory settings.

Control- NMS

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4.3.2 Control- SMR, PCS, BRS

4.3.2.1 General Setting

o AGC ON: Enables or disables AGC (Automatic Gain Control) o Downlink HPA ON: Enables or disables the DL HPA o Uplink HPA ON: Enables or disabled the UL HPA

To enable any of the settings, click on the checkbox and click the Apply button.

Control- SMR , PCS, BRS

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4.3.2.2 System

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

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

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

4.3.2.3 Heartbeat Time

o Allows the user to enable or disable heartbeats from being sent out and also specify the time interval

4.3.2.4 Alarm Reporting Time

This section allows the user to specify the reporting time of the following alarms; Over Current, Over Temperature, VSWR, RSSI at Donor, and RF Power. If the alarm is set to 5 mins, then the system will send out an SNMP trap only if the alarm is continually present for a 5 minute period. If the alarm clears within this 5 minute period, then the SNMP trap will not be sent out. When the alarm reporting time is set to 0 min, the SNMP trap will be set out immediately once the alarm is triggered. The alarm should be set to 0 min, only when testing the monitoring function. Otherwise, all alarms should be set to 5 mins for normal operation.

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4.3.2.5 Manual Gain Control

4.3.2.6 Alarm Setting

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 DL Output ALC Level: Allows the user to set the Max output level when AGC is OFF o DL Output ALC Offset: The amount of gain that the system has to work with before raising the gains

to match the DL Output ALC Level specified

o DL /UL Gain Balance ON: When enabled, the system will keep the delta value between the Downlink

and Uplink gain levels

o Downlink Signal Low: Allows the user to specify the 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 “Downlink 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 VSWR Alarm ON: Allow the user to enable/disable the VSWR alarm check

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4.4 Install Tab

4.4.1 Install- NMS

4.4.1.1 Install Summary:

The auto installation routine can be run from this page by clicking on the Install button under the Auto

Installation column. This section also displays the Manager IP and Site ID for all the connected SDR modules.

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4.4.1.2 Location

This section allows the user to input the latitude and the longitude of the repeater.

4.4.1.3 Modem Box Settings:

This section allows the user to specify an alternative Repeater IP, Subnet Mask, and Gateway settings. These settings are enabled when the Host/Remote switch is set to the Remote position. When the Host/Remote switch is changed, the repeater will reboot and will result in a temporary loss in coverage.

4.4.1.4 Repeater Location Info / Repeater Installer Info

This section allows the user to specify the address of the repeater and also the information of the installer.

4.4.1.5 Date & Time

This section allows the user to specify the current date and time.

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4.4.2 Install- SMR

The SMR Install page allows the user specify the desired frequncies by inputting the Reference Frequency and Bandwidth. The SMR module supports 1 channel on the SMR800 and 1 channel on the SMR900. SMR800 bandwidth selections range from 1.25 to 18 MHz and SMR900 bandwidth selections range from 1.25 to 5 MHz.

4.4.2.1 Install- SMR Band Selection

To specify a frequency, input a DL reference frequency and select either start, center, or stop from the dropdown menu. Select the desired bandwidth from the dropdown menu under the Bandwidth column and then click Set.

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Start Frequency:

If a start frequency is specifed, then this will be the beginning frequency of the band selection. Adding the bandwidth value that is selected from the Bandwidth column will give you the end frequency of your band selection.

Center Frequency:

Once a center frequncy is specified and a bandwidth is selected, the system will split the bandwidth value in half and then add this to the center frequency to obtain your end frequency and also subtract this value to obtain your start frequency.

Stop Frequency:

If a stop frequency is specified, then this will be the ending frequency of the band selection. Subtracting the bandwidth value that is selected from the Bandwidth column will give you the start frequency of your band

selection.

4.4.2.2 Install- SNMP

The SNMP section allows you to specify the Site ID and Manager IP. The Site-ID is the code that is used to identify a particular module. The Manager IP field is where the user inputs the IP address of the NOC system that is being used to monitor the SNMP traps.

4.4.2.3 Install- Auto Installation

The Auto Installation routine can be run by clicking on the Install button. The Auto Installation routine runs basic system checks for propery functionaility.

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4.4.3 Install- PCS

The PCS Install page allows the user specify the desired frequncies by inputting the Reference Frequency and Bandwidth. The PCS module supports up to 3 non-contiguous bands. Bandwidth selection ranges from 1.25 to

18.75 MHz.

4.4.3.1 Install- PCS Band Selection

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Start Frequency:

Center Frequency:

Stop Frequency:

selection.

4.4.3.2 Install- SNMP

4.4.3.3 Install- Auto Installation

The Auto Installation routine can be run by clicking on the Install button. The Auto Installation routine runs basic system checks for propery functionaility.

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4.4.4 Install- BRS

The BRS Install page allows the user to specify the desired frequncies by inputting the Reference Frequency and Bandwidth. The BRS module supports 1 contiguous bands. Bandwidth selection ranges from 2.5 to 30 MHz.

4.4.4.1 Install- BRS Band Selection

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Start Frequency:

Center Frequency:

Stop Frequency:

selection.

4.4.4.2 Install- SNMP

4.4.4.3 Install- Auto Installation

The Auto Installation routine can be run by clicking on the Install button. The Auto Installation routine runs basic system checks for propery functionaility.

4.5 System

The System tab allows the user to perform firmware updates, upload closeout packages, view any changes to the system, backup existing configuration, and add/remove user accounts, and change the login credentials of the Administrator.

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4.5.1 System- Account

4.5.1.1 System: Account- 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.

4.5.1.2 System: Account- 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.

4.5.1.3 System: Account- Administrator

The Administrator section allows the Administrator to create additional Administrator accounts. Please note that the Administrator section is only available if you are logged into the system as the Administrator.

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4.5.1.4 System: Account- Change Password

The Change Password section allows the current user who is logged into the system to change their login credentials.

4.5.2 System- Closeout Package

The closeout package section will allow the user to upload documents to the module. The maximum file size for each upload is limited to 5 MB. The total amount of space available for uploading document is 100 MB. Please do not use this section as the primary storage location of your documents. Documents may become unavailable if the system goes down.

To upload documents to the module, click on the “Choose File” or “Browse” button and locate the file that you would like to upload, then enter in a Description of the file being uploaded. Afterwards, click on the “Add File” button to upload the file. Below is what you will see after the file upload. To delete the file, click on the delete button located in the last column.

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4.5.3 System- User Log

This section displays system events that have taken place. The User Log displays who has made the changes, the time and date of when the event took place, and what changes were made to the system.

4.5.4 System: Update

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

 Click on the Choose File… 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:

4.5.5 System- Backup

The backup section allows the user to backup the settings on the module. To perform the backup, click on the Backup button and you will be prompted to save the backup file. To restore the settings to the system, perform an update using this file.

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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 SDR 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 Repair Policy

6.1 General Warranty

The SDR carries a Standard Warranty period of three (3) 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 (800) 313-9345 or send an email to techsupport@adrftech.com.

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7. Specifications

7.1 Electrical Specifications

Specifications

2502~2690MHz

2.5MHz Step Max 30 MHz (Continuous 1ch)

≤ ±1.0dB

1MHz@ 40dBc

3.5MHz@ 80dBc

1.25MHz Step, Max 18.75 MHz (Non-Contiguous 3ch)

Parameters

Frequency Range

Frequency Error ≤ ±0.05ppm ≤ ±0.02ppm

Band Selection

Gain Flatness

Gain

Composite Output power

Delay 8us 6us 6us

Roll offs 0.5MHz@ 65dBc 1MHz@ 50dBc

Noise Figure( Uplink Only) 6dB@ Max Gain 6dB@ Max Gain 6dB@ Max Gain VSWR (Input Only) 1.5:1 1.5:1 1.5:1 Sync Detection Level <-85dBm Typ (Max -90dBm)

Full band ≤ ±1.5dB ≤ ±1.5dB ≤ ±1.5dB

Each band ≤ ±1.5dB ≤ ±1.5dB ≤ ±1.5dB

Maximum 80dB 90dB 90dB

Step 0.5dB 0.5dB 0.5dB

Range 30dB 30dB 30dB

To le r a nc e

SDR-S (SMR800/900) SDR-P (PCS) SDR-B (BRS)

SMR800 851~869MHz

SMR900 935~940MHz

SMR800 806~824MHz

SMR900 896~901MHz

0.25MHz Step, Max 18 MHz

≤ ±1.0dB ≤ ±1.0dB

24dBm (SDR-24) 24dBm (SDR-24) 24dBm (SDR-24)

30dBm (SDR-30) 30dBm (SDR-30) 30dBm (SDR-30)

1930~1995MHz

1850~1915MHz

1.25MHz Step Max 18.75 MHz (Non-Contiguous 3ch)

Parameters

Frequency Range

Frequency Error ≤ ±0.05ppm ≤ ±0.05ppm ≤ ±0.05ppm

Band Selection

Gain Flatness

Gain

Full band ≤ ±1.5dB ≤ ±1.5dB ≤ ±1.5dB

Each band ≤ ±1.5dB ≤ ±1.5dB ≤ ±1.5dB

Maximum 90dB 90dB 90dB

Step 0.5dB 0.5dB 0.5dB

Range 30dB 30dB 30dB

SDR-700 (LTE) SDR-C (CELL) SDR-A (AWS)

Upper C 746~757MHz

Lower A 728~734MHz

Lower B 734~740MHz

Upper C 776~787MHz

Lower A 698~704MHz

Lower B 704~710MHz

0.25MHz Step, Max 12 MHz (Non-Contiguous 2ch)

869~894MHz 2110~2155MHz

824~849MHz 1710~1755MHZ

0.25MHz Step, Max 25 MHz

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Composite Output power

Delay 6.5us 7us 6us

Roll offs 1MHz@ 50dBc

Noise Figure( Uplink Only) 6dB@ Max Gain 6dB@ Max Gain 6dB@ Max Gain VSWR (Input Only) 1.5:1 1.5:1 1.5:1 EVM ≤ 12.5% ≤ 12.5% ≤ 12.5%

≤ ±1.0dB ≤ ±1.0dB

24dBm (SDR-24) 24dBm (SDR-24) 24dBm (SDR-24)

30dBm (SDR-30) 30dBm (SDR-30) 30dBm (SDR-30)

0.5MHz@ 30dBc, 1MHz@ 50dBc

≤ ±1.0dB

1MHz@ 50dBc

7.2Mechanical Specifications

Parameters Specifications Remarks

Module 18.2 x 11.6 x 4.2 in

Size

NMS 17.0 x 16.7 x 2.3 in

Chassis 19.0 x 19.5 x 14 in

Module 21 lbs

Weight

NMS 7 lbs

Chassis 26 lbs

Connector Type

Input / Output Sum Port

Ethernet RJ45 Female

N Female

Frame ground M5 Screw

Mount type Wall mount or 19” rack mount

Security Physical Cabinet

7.3 Power Specifications

Parameters Specifications Remarks

AC Power 100~120V AC, 60Hz

DC Power

-40 ~ -60V DC

+20 ~ +30V DC

Option

7.4 Environment Specifications

Parameters Specifications Remarks

Operating Temperature

+30 ~ +122F

+0 ~ +50C Relative Humidity +5 ~ +95%

Industrial dust Telcodia GR63-core

7.5 Warranty & Certificates

Parameters Specifications Remarks

MTBF > 100,000 hours

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UL 60950

Certificates

FCC CFR47 part 24

FCC CFR47 part 15

FCC CFR47 part 90

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Appendix A: Mechanical Drawing

Figure 10: SDR mechanical drawing

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Appendix B: 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 hard-fail 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 repeater will turn off its HPAs permanently until a reset is performed or factory set is executed.

retry, then the

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MPE Information

Warning: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power

of this device is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits.

Nevertheless, the device should be used in such a manner that the potential

for human contact during normal operation is minimized. In order to avoid

the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human

proximity to the antenna should not be less than

operation. The gain of the antenna is 16 dBi.

transmitter must not be

co-located or operating in conjunction with any other

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