Amplitec C10H-WCDMA, C10H-DCS, C10C-F, ED13-F, EW13-F Instruction Manual

Instruction manual

C10H-EGSM, C10H-DCS, C10H-WCDMA, C10 ED, C10 EW, C10C-F

ED13-F, EW13-F, C15 EGSM, C15H-DCS, C15C ED, C15C-EW

C20C-EGSM, C20 EGSM, C20-DCS, C20-WCDMA

C20/24/27C ED, C20/24/27C EW, C10D-EDW, C20D-EDW, C24D-EDW

Table of Contents

Table of Contents .................................................................................................................................... 2

1. MANUAL .............................................................................................................................................. 3

2. INSTALLATION IN 5 STEPS (preferably done by 2 people) .................................................................. 3

Table of contents 2.1 Unpacking ............................................................................................................. 4

2.1 UNWRAPPING .................................................................................................................. 5

2.1.1 For the Model 1 repeaters: C10H-EGSM, C10H-DCS, C10H-WCDMA, C10C-F, C15H-

DCS........................................................................................................................................... 5

2.1.2 For the Model 2 repeaters: C15 EGSM, C10 ED, C10 EW, C20 EGSM, C20-DCS, C20WCDMA, ED13-F, EW13-F, C15C ED, C15C-ED, C15C-EW, C20C-EGSM, C20C-EW, C20C ED,

C20/24/27 ED, C20/24/27 EW ................................................................................................. 6

2.1.3 For the Model 3 repeaters: C10/20/24D-EDW, C10/20/24D-GDW ............................... 7

2.2 WHERE IS MY TRANSMISSION TOWER LOCATED? ................................................................ 8

2.3 Placing and aiming the outdoor antenna and installing the repeater .................................. 9

2.4 Connection .......................................................................................................................... 10

Table of contents 2.5 Calibrating the equipment ................................................................................. 11

2.5 Calibrating the equipment................................................................................................... 12

2.5.1 For the Model 1 repeaters: C10H-EGSM, C10H-DCS, C10H-WCDMA,

C10C-F, C15H-DCS ................................................................................................................. 12

2.5. For the Model 2 repeaters: C15 EGSM, C10 ED, C10 EW, C20 EGSM,

C20-DCS, C20-WCDMA .......................................................................................................... 13

2.5.3 For the Model 3 repeaters: ED13-F, EW13-F, C15C ED, C15C-ED, C15C-EW, C20CEGSM, C20C-EW, C20C ED, C20/24/27 ED, C20/24/27 EW, C10/20/24D-EDW,

C10/20/24D-GDW ................................................................................................................. 14

MATERIALS IN OUR WEBSHOP .............................................................................................................. 15

1. MANUAL

Thank you for buying a repeater at the GSM Repeater Shop. We sell high-quality, interference-free and energy-efficient equipment with CE markings. For quick and easy installation of your device, you can of course rely on the service of GSM Repeater Shop.

You should be able to get coverage pretty much anywhere. Sometimes, though, it is hard to get a signal, due to newly constructed buildings with excellent insulation. Buildings made out of steel and/or concrete often have the worst reception. The signal may be relatively weak in rural areas, due to the limited number of transmission towers. We are able to offer appropriate solutions in nearly all situations.

IMPORTANT!

A repeater retransmits and boosts the call signal (2G) and/or the data signal (3G/4G). Because transmissions are sent on the frequencies of your provider, you will need your provider’s permission. As the buyer/user, you are responsible for requesting the permit to put the repeater into service and use it.

2. INSTALLATION IN 5 STEPS (preferably done by 2 people)

1. Unpacking

2. Locating the transmission tower

3. Placing and aiming the outdoor antenna and installing the repeater

4. Installation

5. Calibrating the equipment

3. THE 6 GOLDEN RULES FOR A SUCCESFUL INSTALLATION

1. Place the outdoor antenna as high as possible on the outside of your building! Preferably on

a roof, chimney or pole.

2. Place your antenna on the correct side of your building. Check section 2.2 of the manual,

‘WHERE IS MY TRANSMISSION TOWER LOCATED?’, for more information.

3. Make sure the outdoor antenna is located far enough away from the indoor antenna.

4. Never switch on the repeater if it is not yet connected to any antennas. This can damage the

repeater and is not covered by the warranty.

5. Do not place an indoor antenna in an area where you already have good reception.

6. Only use the special coaxial repeater cables that have the specifications given on our

website.

Table of contents 2.1 Unpacking

2.1.1: Model 1 For the repeaters: C10H-EGSM, C10H-DCS, C10H-WCDMA, C10C-F, C15H-GD 5

2.1.2: Model 2 For the repeaters: C15 EGSM, C10 ED, C10 EW, C20 EGSM, C20-DCS, C20-WCDMA ED13-F, EW13-F, C15C ED, C15C-ED, C15C-EW, C20C-EGSM, C20C-EW, C20C ED, C20/24/27 ED, C20/24/27 EW 6

2.1.3: Model 3 For the repeaters: C10/20/24D-EDW, C10/20/24D-GDW 7

2.1 UNWRAPPING

2.1.1 For the Model 1 repeaters: C10H-GSM, C10H-DCS, C10H-GD, C10H-WCDMA, C10H-GW, C15H-GSM, C15H-DCS, C15H-GD

THE REPEATER SET CONSISTS OF

1. Repeater.

2. Black 220-240 Volt battery (2 parts).

3. Outdoor antenna with about 10 metres of coaxial cable (the end of the cable of your

connector may differ from the photograph above).

4. Telescopic/Whip indoor antenna.

2.1.2 For the Model 2 repeaters: C10-GSM, C10-DCS, C10-GD, C20-GSM, C20-DCS, C20-WCDMA, C20C-GD

Model C20C ED

THE REPEATER SET CONSISTS OF

1. Repeater.

2. Black 220-240V battery (2 parts).

3. Outdoor antenna with about 10 metres of coaxial cable.

4. Telescopic/Whip indoor antenna.

(the end of the cable of your connector may differ from the photograph above).

2.1.3 For the Model 3 repeaters: C10D-GDW, C20D-GDW

1. 2. 3.

4. 5. 6.

THE REPEATER SET CONSISTS OF

1. Yagi Logarithm outdoor antenna

2. Indoor antenna, to be mounted on the wall

3. Repeater

4. Low loss coaxial cable (around 10 metres)

5. 220 V adapter

6. Power cord

2.2 WHERE IS MY TRANSMISSION TOWER LOCATED?

There are a number of ways to determine the best place for the outdoor antenna. Below you will find several free apps that you can download which will measure the quality of the incoming signal in different locations on and around the building. Make sure that the outdoor antenna is placed where the incoming signal was measured to be the strongest. The general rule of thumb is: the higher the antenna, the better.

Do you have an iPhone? Depending on what iPhone you have, there are two possibilities:

1. Download the FIELDTESTER app

2. Or type in the code *3001#12345#* on your iPhone and press call. A number will appear in the upper left corner of your screen. This number will start with a -. This is the dBm value. The lower this

number is, the better the reception will be. You can measure again by pressing the ‘refresh’ button.

Keep repeating this until you have determined the best location on or around the building.

Do you have an Android phone? Download the OPENSIGNAL app. This measures the strength of the signal (dBm) and can also determine the location of the transmission tower.

-51 ~ -76 dBm = maximum ~ good reception = 100 ~ 55 %

-76 ~ - 87 dBm = good ~ decent = 55 ~ 39 %

-87 ~ - 98 dBm = decent ~ average reception = 39 ~ 23 %

-98 ~ -107 dBm = average ~ bad reception = 23 ~ 9 %

-107 ~ - 121 dBm = bad ~ very bad reception = 9% ~ 0 %

To figure out which provider has the best signal in your neighbourhood, you can check the website http://opensignal.com. You can also see where the nearest transmission tower of your provider is located. Fill in your country and zipcode in the ‘Search for your address or zipcode’. Then click on ‘Masts’. You can see where your transmission tower is located. To our knowledge, this is the best method. Sadly, the website does not offer 100% coverage and no rights may be derived from it.

Example of a transmission tower

2.3 Placing and aiming the outdoor antenna and installing the repeater

PLACE YOUR ANTENNA AS HIGH UP AS POSSIBLE

This part of the installation process is very important. If the reception isn’t good outdoors, it will not be good indoors. This is also the case if you live in a rural, wooded area. Trees absorb the GSM signal, which reduces the quality considerably. Placing the antenna high up does not make installing it any easier, but will certainly improve the results. If the signal strength outside your front door is less than 4-5 bars, the signal is actually average. An outdoor antenna that is high up and aimed in the right direction is of vital importance in getting the repeater to work efficiently. Find a suitable location for the outdoor antenna and aim it towards the proper transmission tower.

NOTE: The following is only when using a Yagi antenna.

- Pointing it in the direction of the transmission tower is important. The arrow shape will show

the correct horizontal position. The antenna has to be placed ‘lying down’ (see pictures

below). This is the case with all Yagi antennas.

*with the condensation drain hole at the bottom

KEEP ENOUGH DISTANCE & MASS (walls and floors) BETWEEN THE INDOOR AND OUTDOOR ANTENNAS.

If there is not enough distance and/or mass between the indoor and outdoor antennas, the antennas go into a feedback loop, which causes interference. This causes problems for the GSM transmission tower. The indicator lights will go red. Should you be unable to create enough distance or mass between the antennas, use a lead blocker or chicken wire to shield the antenna and to prevent feedback.

2.4 Connection

1. Screw the telescopic indoor antenna into the ‘Output’ connection point on the repeater.

2. Run the cable from the outdoor antenna to the desired location of the repeater. Make

sure that you have enough distance (at least 5 to 10 metres). There should be at least one brick/steel wall/floor in between the indoor and outdoor antenna. Screw the outdoor antenna’s connector into the ‘Input’ connection point on the repeater.

3. When both antennas are connected, connect the adapter and plug it into the power

point. All the indicators should be green. If they are, you will have a good GSM signal in the immediate vicinity of the indoor antenna!

Table of contents 2.5 Calibrating the equipment

2.5.1: For the Model 1 repeaters: C10H-EGSM, C10H-DCS, C10H-WCDMA, C10C-F, C15H-DCS, C15H-GD 12

2.5.2: For the Model 2 repeaters: C15 EGSM, C10 ED, C10 EW, C20 EGSM, C20-DCS, C20-WCDMA 13

2.5.3: For the Model 3 repeaters:

ED13-F, EW13-F, C15C ED, C15C-ED, C15C-EW, C20C-EGSM, C20C-EW, C20C ED, C20/24/27 ED, C20/24/27 EW, C10D-EDW, C20D-EDW, C24D-EDW 14

2.5 Calibrating the equipment

2.5.1 For the Model 1 repeaters: C10H-EGSM, C10H-DCS, C10H-WCDMA, C10C-F, C15H-DCS , C15H-GD

1. If the indicator lights are green or green/orange, the signal is at its best. You do not have to

do anything.

2. If the indicator lights are all orange, you have a little too much signal, but the device is

functioning properly. Be sure to check regularly that the indicators do not turn red.

3. The dip switches are there to lessen the incoming and outgoing signal. The repeater generally

works at maximum power. If there is too much input power, the red light ‘Alarm low’ will come on. The dip switches (see picture below) will decrease the output / input of the repeater.

For the EGSM/900 MHz frequency

Flip up dip switches 1 and 3. This causes a 50% decrease in the output.

For the DCS/1800 MHz and WCDMA/2100 MHz frequency

Flip up dip switches 2 and 4. This causes a slight decrease in the output. If the indicator lights are still not green, also flip up dip switches 1 and 3.

For the GD or GW repeater, GSM/900 MHz frequency & DCS/1800 MHz or WCDMA 2100 frequency

First follow the steps for the GSM/900 MHz frequency. If the indicator lights remain red, flip the dip switches off again. Then follow the instructions for the DCS/1800 MHz / WCDMA 2100 MHz. If the indicator lights are still red, flip up the dip switches in the following order: 6, 8, 2, 4, 7, 5, 1 & 3. Of course, you should stop once the indicator lights turn green. If the indicator lights keep blinking, the best solution is to contact the GSM Repeater Shop.

DIP SWITCHES (PHOTO)

Type GD (900 & 1800 MHz.) dip switches 1 to 8. DL = Down Link Type DCS/WCDMA (1800 or 2100 MHz.) dip switches 1 to 4. UP = Up Link Type GSM (900 MHz.) dip switches 1 to 3.

If your repeater is still not working properly after all these steps, please contact us. We will be happy

to help you!

2.5.2 For the Model 2 repeaters:

C15 EGSM, C10 ED, C10 EW, C20 EGSM, C20-DCS, C20-WCDMA

1. Your repeater has Automatic Gain Control. This makes installing it even easier.

2. If the indicator lights are green or green/orange, the signal is at its best. You do not have to

do anything.

3. If the indicator lights are all orange, you have a little too much signal, but the device is

functioning properly. Be sure to check regularly that the indicators do not turn red.

4. If too much of the signal is being used, one or two of the indicator lights (alarm & power) will

turn red. A malfunction has occurred because the indoor and outdoor antennas are interfering with each other. You will have to increase the distance or mass (brick/concrete) between the indoor and outdoor antennas.

5. If the indicator lights keep blinking, the best solution is to contact the GSM Repeater Shop.

If your repeater is still not working properly after all these steps, please contact us. We will be happy

to help you!

2.5.3 For the Model 3 repeaters: ED13-F, EW13-F, C15C ED, C15C-ED, C15C-EW, C20C-EGSM, C20C-

EW, C20C ED, C20/24/27 ED, C20/24/27 EW, C10/20/24D-EDW, C10/20/24D-GDW

1. If the indicator lights are green or green/orange, the signal is at its best. You do not have to

do anything.

2. If the indicator lights are all orange, you have a little too much signal, but the device is

functioning properly. Be sure to check regularly that the indicators do not turn red.

3. If too much power is being used, the red ‘Alarm’ light will go on. The repeater is active on

three channels: GSM, DCS and WCDMA. The indicator for each channel may be of a different colour. You only set to work on the channel that has a red indicator. By flipping the dip switch up, you decrease the output. You always flip two switches at the same time. Number 1 is paired with 6, 2 with 7, and so on. You start with 1 and 6, before moving on to 2 and 7, etc., until the light turns green.

4. If the indicator lights keep blinking, the best solution is to contact the GSM Repeater Shop.

- The dip switches are meant to optimise the signal. The repeater generally works at maximum

power.

- Should the red ‘Alarm’ indicator lights still be on after the calibration, you need to turn off

the repeater. Otherwise it could cause the transmission tower to malfunction, thereby disrupting the signal for other users.

If your repeater is still not working properly after all these steps, please contact us. We will be happy

to help you!

MATERIALS IN OUR WEBSHOP

Extra or longer ‘low loss’ coaxial repeater cables.

Splitters and couplers for the installation of more than one indoor antenna.

Extra indoor antennas in many different shapes and sizes.

Wall bracket for easy mounting of the outdoor antenna.

Should your repeater not function properly despite this extensive manual, do not hesitate to contact our service desk. If our service desk cannot help you, you are probably in an unusual location. No problem: all you have to do is to send back to us the repeater and assorted accessories 100% intact, in the original packaging, within 14 days after purchase.

See the general terms and conditions on our website for our returns policy.

Industrieweg 6

1566 JP ASSENDELFT

info@gsm-repeater-shop.com

+31 (0)75-771 67 14

Important information:

EU Declaration of Conformity

GSM Repeater Shop certifies that the appliance conforms to the essential standards and other requirements stipulated in directive 1999/5/EC.

Permit

The sale of GSM Repeaters for mobile phones is permitted in Europe if the products comply with the conditions and requirements of art 8. Directive 1999/5/EC of THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE EU COUNCIL of 9 March 1999. The products of GSM REPEATER- HOP BV comply with these standards. Buying a GSM repeater is freely permitted in all European countries. Using a GSM Repeater is freely permitted in most countries. In some European countries, the buyer must first receive official written permission from the GSM operators. Check if you need to ask for permission in your country. In most cases the law states that transmitters such as the GSM repeater can be used only with the permission of the provider. By ordering one of our products, the buyer, by agreeing to the general terms and conditions, has stated that they have read and understood all the relevant information. The GSM REPEATER SHOP B.V. cannot be held accountable by the buyer for any problems arising from the purchase, or delivery of a GSM repeater, failure to obtain permission from the GSM operator(s), putting a GSM repeater into service or using a GSM repeater.

Warranty

All delivered appliances have 2 years warranty for consumers and 1 year warranty for companies, in accordance with EU directives. In case of visible defects, complaints must be filed within 14 days after purchase. The complaint must be sent via e-mail or in writing and must contain a clear description of the contentions or defects. Should the products be sent back at the initiative of the buyer, the shipping costs will be paid by the buyer. GSM REPEATER SHOP B.V. is not responsible for damage sustained during shipping. GSM REPEATER SHOP B.V. is not responsible for damage sustained by the buyer or a third party through the use of a product supplied by GSM REPEATER SHOP B.V., unless the buyer can prove that the damage was sustained due to intention or gross negligence on the part of GSM REPEATER SHOP B.V. Direct or indirect costs or damage sustained by the buyer or a third party are not covered under the warranty unless the buyer can prove that the damage was sustained due to intention or gross negligence on the part of GSM REPEATER SHOP B.V. Should compensation be paid for the products purchased by the buyer, this will be limited to the purchase price of the product in question. The warranty cannot be invoked in the following cases:

- Damage due to moisture, water or lightning

- Impact damage

- If third parties have altered the product in any way

- Malfunctions due to improper use of the product

- Damage caused intentionally or by gross negligence

- If the buyer fails to fulfil his obligations

- If you open up the device. This can also give you an electric shock.

Right of withdrawal

When purchasing products via the internet, the buyer is permitted within a period of 14 days to dissolve the contract without stating reasons. This term starts on the day that the product is received by or on behalf of the buyer. During this term, the buyer will handle the product and packaging materials with care. The buyer will unpack and use the product only to the extent necessary to decide if he wishes to keep the product. Should the buyer wish to use his right of withdrawal, he will return the product to the seller carriage paid, with all supplied accessories, in its original, undamaged state in the original packaging with a copy of the original order confirmation. Should the buyer wish to exercise his right of withdrawal, the shipping costs for returning the item will be paid by the buyer. Should the buyer have paid for the item already, the seller will repay the cost price within 30 days after receiving the item back. Any costs previously paid for shipping and/or handling will not be reimbursed.

Manufacturer: Distributor: FOSHAN AMPLITEC TECH. DEVELOPMENT CO., LTD. GSM Repeater Shop B.V. www.amplitec.cn Industrieweg 6 China 1506 JP Assendelft

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