Glossary of Terms .....................................................................................................................................................8
Key to AFL RF Module Drawing Symbols.............................................................................................................9
1.1 Earthing of Equipment ..............................................................................................................................10
1.2 Electric Shock Hazard ...............................................................................................................................10
1.4 Chemical Hazard........................................................................................................................................12
3.2 Channel Frequency Listing .......................................................................................................................30
3.4 Parts Lists ...................................................................................................................................................32
3.4.1Whole System Parts List (50-078001) .....................................................................................................32
3.4.2800MHz AIF Uplink Shelf 50-078002 Parts List ....................................................................................33
3.4.3800MHz 8 Channel, Channel Module Shelf 50-078003 Parts List..........................................................34
3.4.4800MHz 40W Amplifier Shelf 50-078004 Parts List ..............................................................................35
6.1 Initial Installation Record .........................................................................................................................81
7.1 General Procedures....................................................................................................................................83
7.1.5Checking service ......................................................................................................................................85
7.1.6Service Support ........................................................................................................................................85
7.2 Tools & Test Equipment............................................................................................................................85
7.3 Care of Modules .........................................................................................................................................86
7.3.1 General Comments...................................................................................................................................86
7.3.2 Module Removal (LNA’s, general procedure): .......................................................................................86
APPENDIX A INITIAL EQUIPMENT SET-UP CALCULATIONS ............................................... 88
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INTRODUCTION
Scope
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
AFL recommends that the installer of this equipment familiarise his/herself with the safety
and installation procedures contained within this document before installation commences.
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 Enhancer A Radio Frequency (RF) amplifier which can simultaneously
amplify and re-broadcast Mobile Station (MS) and Base
Transceiver Station (BTS) signals.
Band SelectiveRepeater A Cell Enhancer designed for operation on a range of channels
within a specified frequency band.
Channel Selective
Repeater A 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.
BTS Base Transceiver Station
C/NR Carrier-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
EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility
GND Ground
DC Direct Current
AC Alternating Current
ID Identification Number
OIP3 Output Third Order Intercept Point = RF
+(C/I)/2
out
LED Light Emitting Diode
M.S. Mobile Station
N/A Not Applicable
N/C No Connection
NF Noise Figure
RF Radio Frequency
Rx Receiver
Tx Transmitter
S/N Serial Number
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Key to AFL RF Module Drawing Symbols
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1. SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
1.1 Earthing 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.
1.2 Electric 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.
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1.3 RF 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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1.4 Chemical 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.
1.5 Emergency Contact Numbers
The AFL Quality Department can be contacted on:
Telephone +44 (0)1494 777000
Fax +44 (0)1494 777002
e-mail qa@aerial.co.uk
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2. OVERVIEW/SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
The AFL Channel and/or Band Selective Cell Enhancers are 2-way on-band repeaters.
Various models are available to cover frequency bands from 50MHz to 3000MHz. The
principle 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,
road and rail tunnels, etc.)
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.
This system provides 800MHz Channelised (x 24) & VHF Simplex/Duplex coverage for the
various concourses platforms and tunnels with a 12V battery backup service (for the
800MHz line amplifier) that will guarantee limited continued coverage in case of mains
power failure.
Each active module is alarm monitored with each shelf/ wall-case having a summary alarm
with a visual ‘alarm active’ indication and a door intrusion alarm included for the wall cases.
All alarms are volt-free, relay contact pairs which may be easily configured into an
RS232/modem system such that automatic remote monitoring by computer may be
achieved.
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3. SPECIFICATION
3.P Photographs
3.P.1 800MHz Air I/F Uplink Shelf 50-078002
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3.P.2 Eight Channel Downlink Shelf 50-078003
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3.P.3 Power Amplifier/Driver Shelf 50-078004
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3.P.4 800MHz In-Line Amplifier 50-078017
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3.P.5 VHF/800MHz Multi-Coupler Shelf 50-078015
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3.P.6 VHF Simplex Shelf 50-078010
There are two different types of simplex shelves 50-078010/1 & 50-078010/2, they differ
only in the frequencies they process.
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3.P.7 VHF Duplex Shelf 50-078011
There are four different types of duplex shelves 50-078011/1,2,3 & 4 they differ only in
the frequencies they process.
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3.P.8 VHF Air Interface Shelf 50-078012
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3.P.9 VHF Combiner Shelf 50-078013
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3.P.10 PSU Shelf 50-078014
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3.P.11 Battery Backup 80-209302
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3.P.12 Rack Photos
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