Axell Wireless 50 1285SERIES User Manual
Two Channel 400MHz
Cell Enhancer
User Handbook
For
AFL Inc.
AFL Works Order N.: Q112941
AFL product part N.: 50-128501
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Table of Contents
AMENDMENT LIST RECORD SHEET ...................................................................................................4
INTRODUCTION.........................................................................................................................................5
Scope ........................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Purpose ....................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Glossary of Terms...................................................................................................................................................... 6
Key to AFL RF Module Drawing Symbols ............................................................................................................. 7
1. SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS.........................................................................................................8
1.1 Earthing of Equipment ................................................................................................................................ 8
1.2 Electric Shock Hazard.................................................................................................................................. 8
1.3 RF Radiation Hazard ................................................................................................................................... 9
1.4 Chemical Hazard ........................................................................................................................................ 10
1.5 Emergency Contact Numbers.................................................................................................................... 10
2. OVERVIEW/SYSTEM DESCRIPTION .......................................................................................11
3. SPECIFICATIONS..........................................................................................................................12
3.1 Description .................................................................................................................................................. 12
3.2 Electrical Specification............................................................................................................................... 12
3.3 Mechanical Specification............................................................................................................................ 13
3.4 System Diagram.......................................................................................................................................... 14
3.5 Parts Lists.................................................................................................................................................... 15
4. SUB-UNIT MODULES....................................................................................................................17
4.1 UHF Notch Filter (02-020001) ................................................................................................................... 17
4.1.1 Description ............................................................................................................................................... 17
4.1.2 Technical Specifications ........................................................................................................................... 17
4.2 Bandpass Filters (02-011204 & 02-013401) .............................................................................................. 18
4.2.1 Description ............................................................................................................................................... 18
4.2.2 Technical Specification............................................................................................................................. 18
4.3 30dB Power Monitor (07-012501) ............................................................................................................. 19
4.3.1 Description ............................................................................................................................................... 19
4.3.2 Technical Specification............................................................................................................................. 19
4.4 ¼Watt 0- -30dB Switched Attenuator (10-000701)..................................................................................19
4.4.1 General Application ................................................................................................................................. 19
4.4.2 Switched Attenuators ................................................................................................................................ 19
4.5 Low Noise Amplifier (11-007402).............................................................................................................. 20
4.5.1 Description ............................................................................................................................................... 20
4.5.2 Technical Specification............................................................................................................................. 20
4.5.3 LNA ‘D’ Connector Pin-out details.......................................................................................................... 20
4.6 1Watt Low Power Amplifier (11-007901)................................................................................................. 21
4.6.1 Description ............................................................................................................................................... 21
4.6.2 Technical Specifications ........................................................................................................................... 21
4.7 5Watt Medium Power Tetra Amplifier (12-021601) ............................................................................... 22
4.7.1 Description ............................................................................................................................................... 22
4.7.2 Technical Specification............................................................................................................................. 22
4.7.3 PA 7-Way Connector Pin-outs.................................................................................................................. 22
4.7.4 PA Connector (7) Pin-Outs ...................................................................................................................... 23
4.8 Single DC/DC Converters (13-001704 & 13-001710) .............................................................................. 24
4.8.1 Description ............................................................................................................................................... 24
4.8.2 Technical Specification............................................................................................................................. 24
4.9 Controller/Monitor Board (17-005803) .................................................................................................... 25
4.9.1 Description ............................................................................................................................................... 25
4.9.2 Drg. Nō. 17-005880, Controller/Monitor PCB Pin-Outs......................................................................... 26
4.10 Channel Selective Modules (17-009304 & 17-009305)............................................................................. 27
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4.10.1 Description ........................................................................................................................................... 27
4.10.2 Drg. Nō. 17-003080, Generic Channel Module Block Diagram.......................................................... 28
4.11 12V Single Relay Board (80-008901) ........................................................................................................ 29
4.11.1 Description ........................................................................................................................................... 29
4.12 PP9 NiCad Backup Battery (96-000017) ................................................................................................. 29
4.13 15V Switch-Mode PSU (96-300054) .......................................................................................................... 30
4.13.1 Description ........................................................................................................................................... 30
4.13.2 Technical Specification......................................................................................................................... 30
4.14 MT2834ZDXK 56kBPS Modem (96-800003)........................................................................................... 30
4.14.1 Description ........................................................................................................................................... 30
5. INSTALLATION .............................................................................................................................31
5.1 Initial Installation Record.......................................................................................................................... 31
5.2 Antenna Installation & Gain Calculations ............................................................................................... 31
5.3 Antenna Isolation........................................................................................................................................ 32
5.4 General Remarks........................................................................................................................................ 33
5.5 Electrical Connections................................................................................................................................ 33
5.6 RF Connections........................................................................................................................................... 33
5.7 RS232 Setup ................................................................................................................................................ 33
6. MAINTENANCE .............................................................................................................................34
6.1 General Procedures .................................................................................................................................... 34
6.1.1 Quick Fault Checklist ............................................................................................................................... 34
6.1.2 Fault Finding............................................................................................................................................ 34
6.1.3 Downlink................................................................................................................................................... 35
6.1.4 Uplink ....................................................................................................................................................... 35
6.1.5 Fault repair............................................................................................................................................... 35
6.1.6 Checking service....................................................................................................................................... 36
6.1.7 Service Support......................................................................................................................................... 36
6.2 Tools & Test Equipment ............................................................................................................................ 36
6.3 Care of Modules.......................................................................................................................................... 37
6.3.1 General Comments ................................................................................................................................... 37
6.3.2 Module Removal (LNA’s, general procedure): ........................................................................................ 37
6.3.3 Module Replacement (general): ............................................................................................................... 37
6.3.4 Power Amplifiers ...................................................................................................................................... 37
6.3.5 Low Power Amplifier Replacement .......................................................................................................... 38
6.3.6 Module Transportation: ........................................................................................................................... 38
APPENDIX A INITIAL EQUIPMENT SET-UP CALCULATIONS.................................................39
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AMENDMENT LIST RECORD SHEET
Issue
Nō.
Date Incorporated
by
Page No.’s
Amended
Reason for new issue
A 10/11/04 CMH 1st Draft
1 CMH 1st Issue
Document Ref:-50-113901HBK
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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.
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 BS EN ISO 9001:2000 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 Selective Repeater 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 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
This equipment is designed to enhance one 275kHz spaced channel in the 400MHz UHF
band, and one IF select channel having 1.45MHz bandwidth also in the 400MHz band
using 5 and 1Watt amplifiers on the downlink and uplink paths respectively.
An RS232 controller/monitor together with a modem is fitted to provide remote
monitoring of all active alarms and to allow remote re-configuration of channel module
frequencies. See the RS232 controller/monitor handbook (17-005801HBKM) for more
details on this feature.
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3. SPECIFICATIONS
3.1 Description
See section 2.
3.2 Electrical Specification
PARAMETER SPECIFICATION
(Area) downlink: 489.5125-490.9625MHz
Frequency bands
(Police) downlink: 496.3375-496.6125MHz
N. of Channels: 2 (one IF select 1.45MHz b/w)
Downlink1 bandwidth: 1.45MHz
Downlink2 bandwidth: 275kHz
Passband Ripple: ±1.5dB
Gain Adjustment: 30dB in 2 dB steps
Uplink ALC setting: +28dBm
Downlink ALC setting: +35dBm
Power/Channel
@ Ant. Port
O/P 1dB compression @ antenna port: 37.5dBm
range
Power Supply Requirement: 110V AC single phase
Alarms fitted (RS232): Amplifiers, PSU, Door, Temperature
(Area) uplink: 492.5125-493.9625MHz
(Police) uplink: 499.3375-499.6125MHz
Gain: >90dB
Downlink: 28dBm O/P
Uplink: 24dBm
Uplink noise: >5dB
operation: -10°C to +55°C Temperature
storage: -40°C to +70°C
VSWR: Better than 1.5:1
Impedance: 50
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