Advanced RF Technologies TRILOGUE1 User Manual

Trilogue-1NM

SER MANUAL

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Version 1.4

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Los Angeles, CA 90041

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’ 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 1.4 (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 Julie Song April 9, 2007

1.1 Julie Song May 11, 2007

1.2 Namchul Lee October 17, 2007

1.3 Namchul Lee Update for UL approval & modem box January 3 , 2008

1.4 Namchul Lee Update for FCC March 31, 2008

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. TRILOGUE-1NM......................................................................................................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. TRILOGUE-1NM 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 & 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. TRILOGUE-1NM AROMS SETUP ...................................................................... 19

3.1 Repeater/PC Connection Using AROMS ............................................. ..... ... ..... ..19

3.2 Repeater Status........................... ...... .. ...... ..... ... ..... ... ..... ..... ... ..... ... ..... ...... .. ...... ....21

3.3 Control...................................... ..... ... ..... ..... ... ..... ... ..... ...... .. ...... ..... ... ..... ..... ... ..... ..25

3.3.1 General Setting............... ........................................ ....................................26

3.3.2 Manual Gain Control.................................................................................. 26

3.3.3 System ........................................................................................................26

3.3.4 Heartbeat Time................. ........................................ ..................................27

3.3.5 Alarm Setting.......................................................................... .. .................. 27

3.4 Install.................................. ... ........................................ .......................................28

3.4.1 Band Selection............................. ... ........................................ .................... 29

3.4.2 SNMP.........................................................................................................30

3.4.3 Location......................................................................................................31

3.4.4 Static IP/ Dynamic IP..................... .. .......................................................... 31

3.4.5 Repeater............................................ ........................................ .................. 31

3.4.6 Repeater Location................................................... .. ..................................31

3.4.7 Repeater Installer Info................................................. ...............................31

3.4.8 Date & Time............................................................................................. ..31

3.5 System................................................................................................... ............... 32

4. MAINTENANCE GUIDE FOR TRILOGUE-1NM.............................................34

4.1 Periodic Inspection Checklist................................ ..................................... ... ....... 34

4.2 Preventive Measures for Optimal Operation......................... ...............................34

4.2.1 Recommendations .................................. ........................................ ............ 34

4.2.2 Precautions.................................................................................................. 34

5. WARRANTY AND REPAIR POLICY .................................................. ... ..... ..... ..35

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5.1 General Warranty..... ..... ..... ... ..... ...... ..... ... ..... ..... ... ..... ...... .. ...... ..... ... ..... ..... ... ..... ..35

5.2 Limitations of Warranty........................................ ........................................ ... .... 35

5.3 Limitation of Damages............................................... ... .......................................35

5.4 No Consequential Damages.......................... ..... ...... .. ...... ..... ..... ... ..... ...... .. ...... ....35

5.5 Additional Limitation on Warranty......................................................................35

5.6 Return Material Authorization (RMA) ................................................................ 35

APPENDIX A: SPECIFICATIONS....................................................................... ... .... 36

A.1 Electrical Specifications...................................................................................... 36

A.2 Mechanical Specifications................................................................................... 37

A.3 Environmental Specifications..............................................................................37

A.4 Power Specifications...........................................................................................38

A.5 Other Specifications.................. ........................................ ... ...............................38

APPENDIX B: MECHANICAL DRAWING .................................................... ... ....... 39

APPENDIX C: TRILOGUE-1NM OVERVIEW ........................................................ 40

C.1 Block Diagram...................................... ........................................ .......................40

- 1 Layer [iDEN] -.............................................................................................. 40

- 2 Layer [CDMA] -........................................................................................... 40

C.2 Components......................................................................................................... 41

- 1 Layer [iDEN] -.............................................................................................. 41

- 2 Layer [CDMA] -........................................................................................... 42

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1. Trilogue-1NM

1.1 Introduction

Trilogue-1NM is a tri-band (PCS 1900 MHz, iDEN 800 & 900 MHz) RF repeater
which enhances in-building wireless coverage in the most effective and cost
efficient way. For its intelligent design and versatility, the Trilogue-1NM is the
ideal choice for wireless coverage problems indoors. Trilogue-1NM 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) for CDMA, and Dual
iDEN bands (800 & 900 MHz) for iDEN.

CDMA:

• Covers the 65 MHz PCS band including G band

• Supports up to three (3) non-contiguous band combinatio ns

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

• 24 dBm composite output power

• 80 dB gain

• 40 dB AGC Range @ 0.5 dB Step

• 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)

iDEN:

• Dual Band Repeater (800 & 900 MHz)

• 25 dBm Composite Output Power

• 65 dB gain

• 25 dB AGC Range @ 0.5 dB Step

• Excellent Out of Band Rejection Characteristics with Sharp Roll-Offs

@ 65 dBc

• Re-Banding Capability via Digital 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 Trilogue-1NM 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) Trilogue-1NM User Manual & (2) Trilogue-1NM Quick Start

Guide

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Figure 1 – Trilogue-1NM Repeater Parts List

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1.1.3 Repeater Quick View

Display LED
(Page11)

Upper Guard Screw
(Page14)

Bracket Screw
(Page14)

Lower Guard Screw
(Page14)

Ground Hole
(Page16)

Figure 2 – Trilogue-1NM Front & Side Views

CDMA Donor Antenna Port
(Page17)

iDEN Donor Antenna Port
(Page17)

Server Antenna Port
(Page17)

Power switch

(page12)

Power port

for mode m box

Anchor Bolt
Hole (page14)

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Wall Mounting
Bracket (page14)

Figure 3 – Trilogue-1NM Back & Bottom Views

Mode Selection
Switch (page12)

Ethernet Port (page12)

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1.2 Warnings and Hazards

WARNING! ELECTRIC SHOCK

Opening the Trilogue-1NM 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 Trilogue-1NM 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 40 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 Trilogue-1NM 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. Trilogue-1NM Overview

2.1 Operation Modes

2.1.1 Local Web GUI

Host Mode

This mode should be selected only if a Trilogue-1NM

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 Trilogue-1NM
case, the Trilogue-1NM

works as a remote unit sending its information to the

for monitoring purposes. In this

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

Trilogue- 1NM ha s fi ve LEDs on the front panel of the repeat e r as s hown
below in Figure 4.

Figure 4 – Trilogue-1NM 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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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 – Trilogue-1NM Repeater Power Switch

2.2.3 Mode Selection Switch and Ethernet Port

The Ethernet ports and the mode selection switch for DHCP are located on the
bottom of the repeater as shown below in Figure 6. The mode selection
switch has two modes: Host Mode & Rem ote Mo de.

Figure 6 –

Ethernet Port & Mode Selection Switch

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