Glossary of Terms .....................................................................................................................................................6
Key to AFL RF Module Drawing Symbols.............................................................................................................7
1.1Earthing of Equipment................................................................................................................................8
6.1Initial Installation Record .........................................................................................................................48
7.1.5Checking service ......................................................................................................................................51
7.1.6Service Support ........................................................................................................................................51
7.2Tools & Test Equipment............................................................................................................................51
7.3Care of Modules .........................................................................................................................................52
This handbook is for use solely with the equipment identified by the AFL Part Number
shown on the front cover. It is not to be used with any other equipment unless specifically
authorised by Aerial Facilities Limited. This is a controlled release document and, as such,
becomes a part of Aerial Facilities’ Total Quality Management System. Alterations and
modification may therefore only be performed by Aerial Facilities Ltd.
Purpose
The purpose of this handbook is to provide the user/maintainer with sufficient information
to service and repair the equipment to the level agreed. Maintenance and adjustments to any
deeper level must be performed by AFL, normally at the company’s repair facility in
Chesham, England.
This handbook has been prepared in accordance with BS 4884, and AFL’s Quality
procedures, which maintain the company’s registration to ISO 9001: 1994 and to the
R&TTE Directive of the European Parliament. Copies of the relevant certificates and the
company Quality Manual can be supplied on application to the Quality Manager.
This document fulfils the relevant requirements of Article 6 of the R&TTE Directive.
Limitation of Information Notice
This manual is written for the use of technically competent operators/service persons. No
liability is accepted by AFL for use or misuse of this manual, the information contained
therein, or the consequences of any actions resulting from the use of the said information,
including, but not limited to, descriptive, procedural, typographical, arithmetical, or listing
errors.
Furthermore, AFL does not warrant the absolute accuracy of the information contained
within this manual, or it’s completeness, fitness for purpose, or scope.
AFL has a policy of continuous product development and enhancement, and as such,
reserves the right to amend, alter, update and generally change the contents, appearance and
pertinence of this document without notice.
All AFL products carry a twelve month warranty from date of shipment. The warranty is
expressly on a return to base repair or exchange basis and the warranty cover does not
extend to on-site repair or complete unit exchange.
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Glossary of Terms
Repeater or
Cell EnhancerA Radio Frequency (RF) amplifier which can simultaneously
amplify and re-broadcast Mobile Station (MS) and Base
Transceiver Station (BTS) signals.
Band SelectiveRepeaterA Cell Enhancer designed for operation on a range of channels
within a specified frequency band.
Channel Selective
RepeaterA Cell Enhancer, designed for operation on specified channel(s)
within a specified frequency band. Channel frequencies may be
factory set, remotely set by computer, or on-site programmable.
BTSBase Transceiver Station
C/NRCarrier-to-Noise Ratio
Downlink (D.L.)RF signals transmitted from the BTS and to the MS
Uplink (U.L.)RF signals transmitted from the MS to the BTS
EMCElectromagnetic Compatibility
GNDGround
DCDirect Current
ACAlternating Current
IDIdentification Number
OIP3Output Third Order Intercept Point = RF
+(C/I)/2
out
LEDLight Emitting Diode
M.S.Mobile Station
N/ANot Applicable
N/CNo Connection
NFNoise Figure
RFRadio Frequency
RxReceiver
TxTransmitter
S/NSerial Number
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Key to AFL RF Module Drawing Symbols
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1.SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
1.1Earthing of Equipment
Cell Enhancers supplied from the mains must be connected to grounded outlets and earthed in
conformity with appropriate local, national and international electricity supply and safety
regulations.
1.2Electric Shock Hazard
Electrical shocks due to faulty mains driven power supplies.
Whilst ever potentially present in any electrical equipment, such a condition would be
minimised by quality installation practice and thorough testing at:
a) Original assembly.
b) Commissioning.
c) Regular intervals, thereafter.
All test equipment to be in good working order prior to its use. High current power supplies
can be dangerous because of the possibility of substantial arcing. Always switch off during
disconnection and reconnection.
1.3RF Radiation Hazard
RF radiation, (especially at UHF frequencies) arising from transmitter outputs connected to
AFL’s equipment, must be considered a safety hazard.
This condition might only occur in the event of cable disconnection, or because a ‘spare’
output has been left unterminated. Either of these conditions would impair the system’s
efficiency. No investigation should be carried out until all RF power sources have been
removed. This would always be a wise precaution, despite the severe mismatch between the
impedance of an N type connector at 50, and that of free space at 377, which would
severely mitigate against the efficient radiation of RF power. Radio frequency burns could
also be a hazard, if any RF power carrying components were to be carelessly touched!
Antenna positions should be chosen to comply with requirements (both local & statutory)
regarding exposure of personnel to RF radiation. When connected to an antenna, the unit is
capable of producing RF field strengths, which may exceed guideline safe values especially if
used with antennas having appreciable gain. In this regard the use of directional antennas
with backscreens and a strict site rule that personnel must remain behind the screen while the
RF power is on, is strongly recommended.
Where the equipment is used near power lines, or in association with temporary masts not
having lightning protection, the use of a safety earth connected to the case-earthing bolt is
strongly advised.
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1.4Chemical Hazard
Beryllium Oxide, also known as Beryllium Monoxide, or Thermalox™, is sometimes used
in devices within equipment produced by Aerial Facilities Ltd. Beryllium oxide dust can be
toxic if inhaled, leading to chronic respiratory problems. It is harmless if ingested or by
contact.
Products that contain beryllium are load terminations (dummy loads) and some power
amplifiers. These products can be identified by a yellow and black “skull and crossbones”
danger symbol (shown above). They are marked as hazardous in line with international
regulations, but pose no threat under normal circumstances. Only if a component containing
beryllium oxide has suffered catastrophic failure, or exploded, will there be any danger of the
formation of dust. Any dust that has been created will be contained within the equipment
module as long as the module remains sealed. For this reason, any module carrying the
yellow and black danger sign should not be opened. If the equipment is suspected of failure,
or is at the end of its life-cycle, it must be returned to Aerial Facilities Ltd for disposal.
To return such equipment, please contact the Quality Department, who will give you a
Returned Materials Authorisation (RMA) number. Please quote this number on the packing
documents, and on all correspondence relating to the shipment.
PolyTetraFluoroEthylene, (P.T.F.E.) and P.T.F.E. Composite Materials
Many modules/components in AFL equipment contain P.T.F.E. as part of the RF insulation
barrier.
This material should never be heated to the point where smoke or fumes are evolved. Any
person feeling drowsy after coming into contact with P.T.F.E. especially dust or fumes
should seek medical attention.
1.5Emergency Contact Numbers
The AFL Quality Department can be contacted on:
Telephone +44 (0)1494 777000
Fax+44 (0)1494 777002
e-mailqa@aerial.co.uk
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2.OVERVIEW/SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
The AFL Channel Selective Cell Enhancer is a 2-way on-band repeater. Various models are
available to cover frequency bands from 50MHz to 3000MHz. Its main sphere of
applications is in urban areas where the topology is such that shadows occur in the
propagation pattern (for example within large buildings, conference centres and tunnels,
etc.,)
The Channel Selective Cell Enhancer is a 2-port device for direct connection to two
antennas, usually a highly directional Yagi or similar aligned towards the base (donor) site
and an omni-directional antenna to cover the mobiles. The frequency bands that are passed
by the Cell Enhancer are set as per the specific customer requirements.
AFL manufacture a wide range of Cell Enhancers, configured for each customer's specific
requirements. Two basic physical variants are available, a rack mounted version to fit in a
standard 19" rack and an environmentally sealed wall mounted version which requires no
further enclosure.
The rack-mounted version is usually supplied in 3 units, a power supply unit and 2 RF units
(one containing each path). Each shelf/tray unit containing active modules has a ‘D.C. on’
indicator on the front panel and the PSU also has an ‘A.C. on’ indicator.
The wall-mounted version is supplied in a single environmentally-protected case. Handles
are provided for carrying the unit and the door is fitted with locks. A supply isolator switch
is fitted inside the unit and there are ‘.DC. on’ and ‘Alarm on’ indicators on the outside of
the door.
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3.SPECIFICATION
3.15 Channel Channelised Cell Enhancer 50-060601 Parts Lists
Modules described in the text are shown as highlighted in the parts list in the quantity
column. All fuses used in this equipment must be replaced with identical types as
proscribed in the description column of the particular unit’s parts list.
3.1.1 Downlink Channelised CE 50-060602 Parts List
02-0107015P 380MHz(V.B/W)X CPLING SMA POSTS2
05-002603UHF 3dB SPLITTER SMA2
05-0038033 WAY SPLITTER, UHF, ZINGER4
10-0007011/4W0-30dB SWITCHED ATTENUATOR1
11-007302LNA. 380-500MHz 20dB (C/W RELAY) GA2
11-007402LNA. 380-500MHz 30dB (C/W RELAY) GA1
12-001901PWR AMP.450MHz 20W GEN.ASSY1
12-0022013 STAGE AMPLIFIER ALARM BOARD2
12-0022203 STAGE ALARM PCB COVER2
13-001803DUAL DC/DC CONVERTER 24V-12V 1A1
17-003012CHAN MOD 450MHz, 15kHz (8p) BW5
19-0008262U,3U,4U 19" UNIT 400 DEEP LID1
20-00160224V RELAY BOARD1
80-0244205U CHASSIS FRONT PANEL1
80-0244215U CHASSIS 400mm DEEP1
80-043320HEATSINK1
91-020004N JACK PANEL UT-1413
91-500001POWER PLG 3 PIN PNL.MOUNT NC-X1
91-5100033 PIN R.ANGLE FREE SOC.NC-X.1
91-600001'D'TYPE 9 WAY PLUG S/B TERM1
91-620001'D' 25 WAY SOCKET S/B TERM2
91-620006'D' 25 WAY CONNECTOR SHELL2
91-700017ICD 15 WAY 0.1' CONNECTOR4
92-340001M3 x 8mm 'D'CONNECTOR SCREW LOCK0
96-110001FUSE HOLDER 20 x 5mm6.3A1
96-110013T 3.15 A ANTI SURGE FUSE 20mm1
96-500005DC INPUT FILTERS1
96-600002INSULATING BOOT SMALL1
96-600003INSULATING BOOT D.C.1
97-4000065U HANDLE [ALLOY]2
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3.1.2 Uplink Channelised CE 50-060603 Parts List
AFL Part N.DescriptionQty.
02-0107015P 380MHz(V.B/W)X CPLING SMA POSTS2
05-002603UHF 3dB SPLITTER SMA2
05-0038033 WAY SPLITTER, UHF, ZINGER4
10-0007011/4W0-30dB SWITCHED ATTENUATOR1
11-007302LNA. 380-500MHz 20dB (C/W RELAY) GA2
11-007402LNA. 380-500MHz 30dB (C/W RELAY) GA1
12-001901PWR AMP.450MHz 20W GEN.ASSY1
12-0022013 STAGE AMPLIFIER ALARM BOARD2
12-0022203 STAGE ALARM PCB COVER2
13-001803DUAL DC/DC CONVERTER 24V-12V 1A1
17-003012CHAN MOD 450MHz, 15kHz (8p) BW5
19-0008262U,3U,4U 19" UNIT 400 DEEP LID1
20-00160224V RELAY BOARD1
21-001701DC TAP PT FREEPORT1
80-0244205U CHASSIS FRONT PANEL1
80-0244215U CHASSIS 400mm DEEP1
80-043320HEATSINK1
91-020004N JACK PANEL UT-1413
91-500001POWER PLG 3 PIN PNL.MOUNT NC-X2
91-5100033 PIN R.ANGLE FREE SOC.NC-X.1
91-600001'D'TYPE 9 WAY PLUG S/B TERM1
91-620001'D' 25 WAY SOCKET S/B TERM2
91-620006'D' 25 WAY CONNECTOR SHELL2
91-700017ICD 15 WAY 0.1' CONNECTOR4
92-340001M3 x 8mm 'D'CONNECTOR SCREW LOCK0
96-110001FUSE HOLDER 20 x 5mm6.3A1
96-110013T 3.15 A ANTI SURGE FUSE 20mm1
96-500005DC INPUT FILTERS1
96-600002INSULATING BOOT SMALL1
96-600003INSULATING BOOT D.C.1
97-4000065U HANDLE [ALLOY]2
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3.1.3 Power Supply Shelf 50-060604 Parts List
19-0008262U,3U,4U 19" UNIT 400 DEEP LID1
19-0010214U 19" UNIT 400 DEEP CHASSIS + BKT1
19-0010244U 19" UNIT FRONT PANEL FAB1
20-00160224V RELAY BOARD1
80-064120HEATSINK 4U FLATPAC 16A 10W1
91-5000253 PIN RIGHT ANGLE FREE PLUG NC-X1
91-5100033 PIN R.ANGLE FREE SOC.NC-X.1
91-5100043 PIN PNL.MOUNT SOCKET NC-X3
91-520001PWR MAINS INL FIXED/SOLD.TERMS3
91-520004POWER MAINS INL.FREE R/ANGLE3
91-600001'D'TYPE 9 WAY PLUG S/B TERM1
92-340001M3 x 8mm 'D'CONNECTOR SCREW LOCK0
93-560001VARISTOR V275LA20A1
96-30005424V 17A PSU 400W (XP BCC)1
96-30005648V 6A PSU DIN RAIL (TRACO)1
96-700034LED RED 5mm IP67 INTEGRAL RES. 24V1
96-700035LED GREEN 5mm IP67 INTEGRAL RES 24V2
96-900018AC TRIP SWITCH (5 AMP M.C.B.)2
97-400002HANDLE TYPE H6803 4U.[ALLOY]2