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CSR 3604-3304
Channel Selective UHF Repeater
Product Description and User’s Manual
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THIS DOCUMENT IS VALID FOR THE
CSR 3604-3304 (3/5MHz) REPEATERS for the US Market
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Table of Contents
1 About This Manual ........................................................................................................ 4
1.1 Contact Information ................................................................................................................ 5
2 Compliance and Safety Notices ................................................................................... 6
2.1 Compliance with FCC ............................................................................................................ 6
2.2 Compliance with IC ................................................................................................................ 9
2.3 General Safety Warnings Concerning Use of This System ................................................. 10
3 CSR 3604-3304 Repeater ............................................................................................ 12
3.1 Features and Capabilities .................................................................................................... 13
3.2 Rechargeable Battery Pack ................................................................................................. 13
3.3 CSR 3604-3304 Interfaces .................................................................................................. 14
3.3.1 CSR 3604-3304 – Wall Mount Casing .................................................................... 14
4 Antenna Specifications and Installation Criteria ...................................................... 18
4.1 Base (Donor) Antenna ......................................................................................................... 18
4.1.1 Required Antenna Information ................................................................................ 18
4.1.2 Donor Antenna specification ................................................................................... 18
4.1.3 Installation Criteria ................................................................................................... 18
4.2 Service Antenna Requirements ........................................................................................... 19
4.2.1 Required Antenna Information ................................................................................ 19
4.2.2 Indoor Installations .................................................................................................. 19
4.3 RF Cabling Requirements .................................................................................................... 21
5 Pre-Installation Requirements ................................................................................... 22
5.1 Safety Guidelines ................................................................................................................. 22
5.2 Required BTS Information.................................................................................................... 22
5.3 Selecting a Location ............................................................................................................. 22
5.3.1 Relative Location of Base Station ........................................................................... 22
5.3.2 Cooling and Airflow ................................................................................................. 22
5.3.3 Wall Compatibility .................................................................................................... 23
5.3.4 Access to the Repeater ........................................................................................... 23
6 Physical Installation .................................................................................................... 24
6.1 Overview of the Installation Procedure ................................................................................ 24
6.2 Required Tools and Materials .............................................................................................. 25
6.3 Unpacking ............................................................................................................................ 25
6.4 Bracket Assembly ................................................................................................................ 26
6.5 Wallmount Procedure ........................................................................................................... 26
6.5.1 Requirements .......................................................................................................... 26
6.5.2 Planning the Repeater Location and Drilling ........................................................... 26
6.5.3 Hanging the Repeater on the Wall .......................................................................... 27
6.6 Grounding ............................................................................................................................ 28
6.7 EMV Protection .................................................................................................................... 28
6.8 Insert SIM Card .................................................................................................................... 30
6.9 Antenna (RF) Connections................................................................................................... 31
6.9.1 Verifying the Link between the BTS and the Repeater ........................................... 31
6.9.2 RF Antenna Connections ........................................................................................ 31
6.10 External Alarm and Relay (Internal Alarm) Connections ..................................................... 32
6.11 Power Connections .............................................................................................................. 33
6.11.1 Circuit Breaker Connections ................................................................................... 33
6.11.2 Switching Power ON ............................................................................................... 33
7 Login and GUI Navigation .......................................................................................... 35
7.1 Opening a Local Web Session to the Repeater ................................................................... 35
7.1.1 Connect the Repeater to the Computer .................................................................. 35
7.1.2 Configure the Computer Network Parameters ........................................................ 36
7.2 Web Session Login to the Repeater .................................................................................... 38
7.3 Navigating the Web GUI Application .................................................................................... 39
7.3.1 Title Bar Menu Options............................................................................................ 40
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8 Setup ............................................................................................................................ 41
8.1 Overview of the Setup Procedures ...................................................................................... 41
8.2 Assigning Repeater a Recognizable Name ......................................................................... 41
8.3 CSR Channel Configuration ................................................................................................. 42
8.4 Setting Date and Time ......................................................................................................... 44
8.5 Additional Configuration Options ......................................................................................... 44
8.5.1 Configuring External Alarms ................................................................................... 44
8.5.2 IP Address ............................................................................................................... 45
8.5.3 SNMP Support ........................................................................................................ 46
8.5.4 TCP/IP and Ethernet ............................................................................................... 47
8.5.5 Modem Setup .......................................................................................................... 48
8.6 Integration into the AEM ....................................................................................................... 49
9 Administration and Monitoring .................................................................................. 50
9.1 User Accounts ...................................................................................................................... 50
9.1.1 Default User Accounts ............................................................................................ 50
9.1.2 User Access Levels ................................................................................................. 50
9.1.3 Password Change ................................................................................................... 50
9.2 Reboot .................................................................................................................................. 51
9.3 Axell Shell ............................................................................................................................ 52
10 Monitoring and Troubleshooting ............................................................................... 53
10.1 Monitoring ............................................................................................................................ 53
10.1.1 Logs Screen ............................................................................................................ 53
10.1.2 Alarm Classification and Thresholds ....................................................................... 54
10.1.3 Home Screen Monitoring ........................................................................................ 56
10.1.4 Site Information and System Performance ............................................................. 57
10.2 Module LEDs ........................................................................................................................ 58
10.2.1 Control Module LEDs .............................................................................................. 58
10.2.2 Power Supply LEDs ................................................................................................ 58
10.3 Troubleshooting Remote Communication ............................................................................ 60
10.3.1 Direct Modem Access ............................................................................................. 60
10.3.2 Trace Modem .......................................................................................................... 61
10.3.3 Manually Answering Incoming Calls ....................................................................... 62
10.3.4 Common Problems .................................................................................................. 63
11 Maintenance ................................................................................................................. 65
11.1 General................................................................................................................................. 65
11.2 Preventative Maintenance.................................................................................................... 65
11.3 Component Replacement .................................................................................................... 65
11.4 Product Disposal .................................................................................................................. 65
11.5 Replacing Backup Battery .................................................................................................... 65
11.6 Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................... 66
11.7 Component Replacement .................................................................................................... 66
11.8 Product Disposal .................................................................................................................. 66
Appendix A - Specifications .............................................................................................. 67
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About This Manual 1
This Product Manual provides the following information:
Description of the Repeater
Procedures for setup, configuration and checking the proper operation of the Repeater
Maintenance and troubleshooting procedures
Users
This Product Manual is intended for experienced technicians and engineers. It is assumed
that the customers installing, operating, and maintaining Axell Wireless Repeaters are
familiar with the basic functionality of Repeaters.
Notice
Confidential - Authorized Customer Use
This document may be used in its complete form only and is solely for the use of Axell
Wireless employees and authorized Axell Wireless channels or customers. The material
herein is proprietary to Axell Wireless. Any unauthorized reproduction, use or disclosure of
any part thereof is strictly prohibited.
All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Disclaimer of Liability
Contents herein are current as of the date of publication. Axell Wireless reserves the right to
change the contents without prior notice. The information furnished by Axell Wireless in this
document is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, Axell Wireless assumes no
responsibility for its use. In no event shall Axell Wireless be liable for any damage resulting
from loss of data, loss of use, or loss of profits and Axell Wireless further disclaims any and
all liability for indirect, incidental, special, consequential or other similes damages. This
disclaimer of liability applies to all products, publications and services during and after the
warranty period.
Safety to Personnel
Before installing or replacing any of the equipment, the entire manual should be read and
understood.
This equipment is to be installed only in a restricted access location.
Throughout this manual, there are "Caution" warnings. "Caution" calls attention to a
procedure or practice, which, if ignored, may result in injury or damage to the system,
system component or even the user. Do not perform any procedure preceded by a
"Caution" until the described conditions are fully understood and met.
CAUTION! This notice calls attention to a procedure or practice that,
if ignored, may result in personal injury or in damage to the system
or system component. Do not perform any procedure preceded by a
"Caution" until described conditions are fully understood and met.
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Headquarters
Axell Wireless
Aerial House
Asheridge Road
Chesham
Buckinghamshire HP5 2QD
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 1494 777000
Fax: +44 1494 777002
Commercial inquiries
info@axellwireless.com
Web site
www.axellwireless.com
Support issues
support@axellwireless.com
Technical Support Line, English speaking
+44 1494 777 747
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Copyright Notice
Copyright © 2014 Axell Wireless Ltd
All rights reserved.
No part of this document may be copied, distributed, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a
retrieval system, or translated into any human or computer language without the prior written
permission of Axell Wireless Ltd.
The manufacturer has made every effort to ensure that the instructions contained in this
document are adequate and free of errors and omissions. The manufacturer will, if
necessary, explain issues which may not be covered by this document. The manufacturer's
liability for any errors in the document is limited to the correction of errors and the
aforementioned advisory services.
This document has been prepared to be used by professional and properly trained
personnel, and the customer assumes full responsibility when using them. The manufacturer
welcomes customer comments as part of the process of continual development and
improvement of the documentation in the best way possible from the user's viewpoint. Please
submit your comments to the nearest Axell Wireless sales representative.
1.1 Contact Information
Contact information for Axell Wireless offices in other countries can be found on our web site,
www.axellwireless.com
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Part 90 Signal Boosters THIS IS A 90.219 CLASS A DEVICE
WARNING: This is NOT a CONSUMER device. This device is designed for installation
by FCC LICENCEES and QUALIFIED INSTALLERS. You MUST have an FCC
LICENCE or express consent of an FCC Licensee to operate this device.
You MUST register Class B signal boosters (as defined in 47 CFR 90.219) online at
www.fcc.gov/signal-boosters/registration.
Unauthorized use may result in significant forfeiture penalties, including penalties in
excess of $100,000 for each continuing violation.
The installation procedure must result in the signal booster complying with FCC
requirements 90.219(d). In order to meet FCC requirements 90.219 (d), it may be
necessary for the installer to reduce the UL and/or DL output power for certain
installations.
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Compliance and Safety Notices 2
2.1 Compliance with FCC
FCC Part 15
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, this equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy. However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to RF
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the Donor antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
Unauthorized Changes to Equipment
Changes or Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment
FCC RF Exposure Limits
This unit complies with FCC RF exposure limits for an uncontrolled environment. This
equipment can only be installed for applications, driving passive or active DAS systems. All
antennas must be operated at a minimum distance of 50 cm between the radiator and any
person’s body.
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No. of Antennas
Cable Losses
Max Allowed Antenna Gain
4
3
39.1 - (37-6-3) =11.1dBi
1
3
39.1- (37-0-3) = 5.1dbi
10
3
39.1- (37-10-3) = 15.1dbi
No. of Antennas
Cable Losses
Max Allowed Antenna Gain
1
2
39.1 - (27-2) = 14.1dBi
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Notes about Antenna Installation
Installation of an antenna must comply with the FCC RF exposure requirements. The
antenna used for this transmitter must be mounted on permanent structures.
The FCC regulation mandate that the ERP of type A signal boosters should not exceed 5 W,
this is equivalent to 8.2W EIRP.
Therefore the max antenna gain allowed for this type of signal booster should be limited to
the values given by equation (1) for the service antenna and equation (2) for the donor
antenna
Equation (1) - Max SERVICE antenna gain
Max SERVICE antenna gain (dBi) = 39.1 – (37dBm - # of antennas in dB – cable losses in dB).
For example:
Equation (2) - Max DONOR antenna gain
Max DONOR antenna gain (dBi) = 39.1 – (27dBm - cable losses in dB).
For example:
Compliance with FCC deployment rule regarding the radiation of
noise
Good engineering practice must be used in regard to the signal booster’s noise radiation.
Thus, the gain of the signal booster should be set so that the ERP of the output noise from
the signal booster should not exceed the level of -43 dBm in 10 kHz measurement
bandwidth.
In the event that the noise level measured exceeds the aforementioned value, the signal
booster gain should be decreased accordingly.
In general, the ERP of noise on a spectrum more than 1 MHz outside of the pass band
should not exceed -70 dBm in a 10 kHz measurement bandwidth.
The CSR3x04 series of signal boosters have a noise level of better than -55 dBm in 10 kHz
measurement at 1 MHz spectrum outside the passband of the signal booster and an in-band
noise level better than -50 dBm in a 10 kHz bandwidth. Therefore, the noise at the antenna
input port should be calculated based on equation (3).
Equation (3) - Input Noise to service antenna
Input Noise to service antenna:
-55 dBm + Service Antenna gain – Antenna splitter losses in dB – cable loss in dB
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Example:
Signal booster connected to 10 service antennas with a 100m long ½ inch cable.
Losses of such a cable with the connectors = ~ 11dB
Gain = ~ 2 dBi
Assuming 10 service antennas: antenna splitter losses = 11 dB
Based on equation (3) Input antenna noise (to the antenna) = -55+2-11 -11=-75 dBm
The inband input noise to the antenna should be -50+2 -11-11= -70dbm
NOTE: In this example there is no need to add an external band pass filter to attenuate the out of band
noise.
Conclusion:
Good engineering practice requires that in general when the out of band noise measured at
the service antenna input is more than -70 dBm per 10 kHz measurement bandwidth, an
external band pass filter should be added to attenuate the out of band noise level.
All Axell Wireless repeaters include high selectivity duplexers and filters to attenuate the out
of band noise. Should additional filtering be required, we have a comprehensive range of
interference filters which can be supplied upon request.
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2.2 Compliance with IC
Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna
of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To
reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so
chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that
necessary for successful communication.
Conformément à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada, le présent émetteur radio peut
fonctionner avec une antenne d'un type et d'un gain maximal (ou inférieur) approuvé pour
l'émetteur par Industrie Canada. Dans le but de réduire les risques de brouillage
radioélectrique à l'intention des autres utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type d'antenne et son gain
de sorte que la puissance isotrope rayonnée équivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne dépasse pas l'intensité
nécessaire à l'établissement d'une communication satisfaisante.
The Manufacturer's rated output power of this equipment is for single carrier operation. For
situations when multiple carrier signals are present, the rating would have to be reduced by
3.5 dB, especially where the output signal is re-radiated and can cause interference to
adjacent band users. This power reduction is to be by means of input power or gain
reduction and not by an attenuator at the output of the device.
This equipment complies with IC RSS-102 radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum
distance of 3.7m between the antenna and your body,
La puissance de sortie nominale indiquée par le fabricant pour cet appareil concerne son
fonctionnement avec porteuse unique. Pour des appareils avec porteuses multiples, on doit
réduire la valeur nominale de 3.5dB, surtout si le signal de sortie est retransmis et qu'il peut
causer du brouillage aux utilisateurs de bandes adjacentes. Une telle réduction doit porter
sur la puissance d'entrée ou sur le gain, et ne doit pas se faire au moyen d'un atténuateur
raccordé à la sortie du dispositif.
Cet appareil est conforme aux limitations de la norme IC RSS-102 concernant l’exposition
aux radiations dans un environnement non contrôlé. Cet appareil doit être installé et utilisé
avec une distance minimale de 3.7m entre l’antenne et le corps de l’utilisateur.
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Caution labels!
Throughout this manual, there are "Caution" warnings. "Caution" calls
attention to a procedure or practice, which, if ignored, may result in injury
or damage to the system, system component or even the user. Do not
perform any procedure preceded by a "Caution" until the described
conditions are fully understood and met.
Danger: Electrical Shock
This equipment can either be installed indoors or outdoors. When
installed outdoors - wet conditions increase the potential for receiving an
electric shock when installing or using electrically powered equipment. To
prevent electrical shock when installing or modifying the system power
wiring, disconnect the wiring at the power source before working with un
insulated wires or terminals.
Caution: RF Exposure
RF radiation, (especially at UHF frequencies) arising from transmitter
outputs connected to AWL’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 un-terminated. 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 50Ω, and that of free space at
377Ω, which would severely compromise 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!
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.
For FCC compliance, the Maximum Channel output must be <5W ERP.
Warning: Antenna
Installation
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.
Installation of an antenna must comply with the FCC RF exposure
requirements.
The antenna used for this transmitter must be mounted on outdoor or
indoor permanent structures. The maximum antenna gain for indoor
operation is 2.2 dBi. In indoor applications the antenna must be installed
at a minimum separation distance of 50 cm from all nearby persons.
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2.3 General Safety Warnings Concerning Use of This System
Always observe standard safety precautions during installation, operation and maintenance
of this product. Only a qualified and authorized personnel should carry out adjustment,
maintenance or repairs to the components of this equipment.
NOTE: Please refer to Axell Wireless for additional information and for requests for
notifications to authorities.
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Caution: Safety to
personnel.
Before installing or replacing any of the equipment, the entire manual
should be read and understood.
The user needs to supply the appropriate AC or DC power to the
repeater. Incorrect power settings can damage the repeater and may
cause injury to the user.
Please be aware that the equipment may, during certain conditions
become very warm and can cause minor injuries if handled without
any protection, such as gloves
Caution: Safety to
equipment
When installing, replacing or using this product, observe all safety
precautions during handling and operation. Failure to comply with the
following general safety precautions and with specific precautions
described elsewhere in this manual violates the safety standards of
the design, manufacture, and intended use of this product.
Axell Wireless assumes no liability for the customer's failure to
comply with these precautions. This entire manual should be read
and understood before operating or maintaining the repeater.
Warning: Restricted
Access Location
Access to the Axell unit installation location is restricted to SERVICE
PERSONNEL and to USERS who have been instructed on the
restrictions and the required precautions to be taken.
Attention: Electrostatic
Sensitivity
Observe electrostatic precautionary procedures.
ESD = Electrostatic Discharge Sensitive Device.
Semiconductor transmitters and receivers provide highly reliable
performance when operated in conformity with their intended design.
However, a semiconductor may be damaged by an electrostatic
discharge inadvertently imposed by careless handling.
Static electricity can be conducted to the semiconductor chip from the
centre pin of the RF input connector, and through the AC connector
pins. When unpacking and otherwise handling the repeater, follow
ESD precautionary procedures including use of grounded wrist
straps, grounded workbench surfaces, and grounded floor mats.
Caution: Battery
Replacement
Risk of explosion if battery is replaced with incorrect type. Dispose of
used batteries according to instructions.
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CSR 3604-3304 Repeater 3
The Axell CSR 3604-3304 (Channel Selective Repeater) is a repeater operating in the UHF
bands of 450MHz to 510MHz. Channel selective repeaters are mainly used for in-building
coverage, as well as coverage of dead zones, shadows, or other uncovered patches within
the current coverage area. The gap-filler repeaters can be used as a complement to the
network of base stations. They acquire their signal over-the-air from the Base Station and
transmit over the designated coverage area via service antennas.
A range of CSR repeater models are available for various site coverage requirements. This
manual describes the installation procedure for the US market.
Figure 3-1. CSR 3604-3304 Repeater Model
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3.1 Features and Capabilities
Standard frequency ranges available:
410-430 with 5MHz duplex
450-470 with 5MHz duplex
470-512 with 3MHz duplex
Supports up to 8 channels
Output Power
FCC Composite Power D/L 410-430MHz 450-470MHz 470-510MHz
+36dBm +36dBm +33dBm
FCC Composite Power U/L 410-430MHz 450-470MHz 470-510MHz
+36dBm +36dBm +27dBm
IC Rated Power D/L 410-430MHz 450-470MHz 470-510MHz
+35.5dBm +35.5dBm +31dBm
IC Rated Power U/L 410-430MHz 450-470MHz 470-510MHz
+35.5dBm +35.5dBm +25.5dBm
Gain (in 1 dB steps): 55 to 85 dB
Large repeater coverage footprint due to high output power and gain
Very low propagation delay leading to higher security, resilience and availability of
information
Easy system implementation with build-in commissioning tools
Time-slot based ALC
Supervision available over Radio modems
Remotely upgradeable for future challenges
Ethernet and Wireless modem connection for remote management
Backup battery for ‘last gasp’ modem indication (sending fault error before power
failure)
Can connect to either 110VAC or -48V power (model dependent)
3.2 Rechargeable Battery Pack
In the event of a power disruption this battery will supply the modem and the Control Module
with power for enough time so the repeater can send out an alarm.
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3.3 CSR 3604-3304 Interfaces
3.3.1 CSR 3604-3304 – Wall Mount Casing
3.3.1.1 Front Cover
The repeater is locked with a key.
Figure 3-2. CSR 3604-3304 Enclosure
IMPORTANT: The two locks must be securely closed. Failure to do so may affect the IP65
compliancy and therefore any warranty.
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3.3.1.2 External Interfaces
The repeater is secured with two locks located on the repeater door. The repeater interfaces
are located on both the left and right side panels as follows:
Left panel – Base/Donor antenna port
Right panel – Mobile/Service antenna port as well as power, GND, and alarm
connections
NOTE: Depending on your installation, modem antenna and Ethernet ports may also be located on
either the left or right panel.
Figure 3-3. CSR Door Locks and Left Side Panel Interfaces
Figure 3-4. CSR right side panel interfaces
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Port
Description
Donor Antenna
Connection to antenna towards Base Station.
Connection – N type female connector.
Service/Mobile
antenna
Connection to mobile (service) antennas.
Connection - N type female connector.
Power
One of the following (model dependent):
110VAC, or -48V DC
Power cable supplied.
GND
Grounding lug (See section 4.6)
Alarms
Two external alarms are supported (See section 4.10)
Alarm cable supplied.
Modem Antenna
Only on units that include a modem. The Modem antenna port is
located either on the left or right side panel.
Connection – N-type female connector.
Ethernet port
Available externally only on models supporting an Ethernet connection
to the network. For local setup, open the repeater and connect directly
to the Ethernet port on the Controller (section 1.2.1.3)
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The following table provides a description of the interfaces shown above.
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3.3.1.3 Internal Interfaces
The following internal interfaces are relevant to the user operations:
Ethernet port used for setup (and optionally, for remote management)
RS232 port used for local setup connection
SIM card slot (On Control module, for models supporting a modem)
Power and battery switches
Backup Battery
NOTE: The rechargeable battery pack is located internally and is accessed by opening the repeater.
3-5. CSR with door open
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No. of Antennas
Cable Losses
Max Allowed Antenna Gain
1
2
39.1 - (27-2) = 14.1dBi
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Antenna Specifications and Installation Criteria 4
WARNING!!!
The installer is held accountable for implementing the rules required
for deployment.
Good engineering practice must be used to avoid interference.
Output power should be reduced to solve any IMD interference
issues.
This chapter provides information on the specifications of the donor and service antennas
suitable for operation with this repeater, and on the installation requirements of the antennas.
NOTE: The Donor and Mobile antennas can be positioned and installed (without connection
to the Repeater) at any time either before or after mounting and grounding the Repeater.
4.1 Base (Donor) Antenna
The Base (Donor) antenna is usually installed outdoors and is either a directional antenna
such as a Yagi or a Panel antenna.
4.1.1 Required Antenna Information
You will require the following antenna information:
Antenna type and characteristics
Height
Length and type of coaxial cable required for connecting the Donor antenna to the
Repeater and the attenuation.
4.1.2 Donor Antenna specification
Very sharp beam pointed to the BTS.
Minimum cable and jumper loss = 2dB.
Equation (2) - Max DONOR antenna gain
Max DONOR antenna gain (dBi) = 39.1 – (27dBm - cable losses in dB).
For example:
Typical Antenna Types:
4 element yagi 8.8dBi beam width 90o
6 element yagi 10.3dBi beam width 64o
4.1.3 Installation Criteria
Installation requirements:
Select a location for the Donor antenna and verify that there is enough signal strength at
that location.
Install the Donor Antenna at the designated height.
The antenna should point to the direction of the base station for maximum input power.
Verify that the antenna is in the base stations line of sight (raise the antenna if needed).
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WARNING!!!
a. The installer is held accountable for implementing the rules required for deployment.
b. Good engineering practice must be used to avoid interference.
c. Output power should be reduced to solve any IMD interference issues”
No. of Antennas
Cable Losses
Max Allowed Antenna Gain
4
3
39.1 - (37-6-3) = 11.1dBi
1
3
39.1- (37-0-3) = 5.1dBi
10
3
39.1- (37-10-3) = 15.1dBi
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Install the donor antenna at a higher level (i.e. floor) than the mobile antenna.
4.2 Service Antenna Requirements
The Service antenna type depends on the design of the DAS.
4.2.1 Required Antenna Information
The following antenna requirements, specifications and site considerations should be met:
Type of installation – DAS/Radiating Cable
Service area type and size
Antenna type and characteristics
Height
Length and type of coaxial cable required for connecting the antenna to the Repeater and
the attenuation.
4.2.2 Indoor Installations
4.2.2.1 Recommended Antennas
The following describes the requirements for an omni-directional mobile used for indoor
applications.
Specifications:
One or a combination of the following antennas can be used: Ceiling Mount Patch
antenna, Wall Mount Patch antenna, Corner Reflector.
Choose an antenna with high side lobe attenuation which enables maximum isolation
from the service/ mobile antenna.
Equation (1) - Max SERVICE antenna gain
Max SERVICE antenna gain (dBi) = 39.1 – (37dBm - # of antennas in dB – cable losses in dB).
For example:
Typical Antenna Types:
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Splitter Part Numbers
90-851202
90-851203
90-851204
Frequency Band
300 - 500MHz
Split
2 way
3 way
4 way
Max Insertion Loss
0.3dB
0.5dB
0.4dB
Split Loss
3dB
4.8dB
6dB
Coupler Part Number
90-852306
90-852310
90-852315
90-852320
Frequency Band
300 - 500MHz
Coupling
-6dB ±1.0dB
-10dB ±1.0dB
-15dB ±1.0dB
-20dB ±1.0dB
Max Mainline Loss
1.7dB
0.8dB
0.4dB
0.22dB
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Indoor Dome 2.1dBi beam width 360o
Indoor Panel 4.2dBi beam width 106o
Radiating Cable Typically < -50dBi
4.2.2.2 Recommended Splitters and Couplers
Axell Wireless can supply a comprehensive range of splitters and Couplers to aid the
installation of the DAS system. Typical specifications as below:
4.2.2.3 Installation Criteria
Determine the antenna installation configuration, according to the transmission requirements
and the installation site conditions.
Installation requirements:
An indoor antenna should be installed at a convenient location. It should be free of
metallic obstruction.
Install the Service Antenna at the designated height and tune it roughly toward the
Service coverage area.
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4.3 RF Cabling Requirements
For all coaxial connections to/from the Repeater - high performance, flexible, low loss
50Ω coaxial communications cable.
All cables shall be weather-resistant type.
Cable length - determined by the Repeater installation plan. When calculating the cable
length, take into account excess cable slack so as not to limit the insertion paths.
Make sure that cable and connector are compatible. Using cables and connectors from
the same manufacturer is helpful.
All connectors must be clean and dry
Waterproof all outdoor connections using silicone, vulcanizable tape or other suitable
substance as moisture and dust can impair RF characteristics.
Make sure enough room has been allocated for the bending radius of the cable. RF
cables must not be kinked, cut or damaged in any way
Connect the RF cable to the antenna tightly but without damaging threads
Fasten cables tight to cable ladder or aluminum sheet
For short length of feeder cables use ½ “, for longer feeder cables use 7/8”. Chose
thicker coax cables for lower attenuation. Minimize the length of the coax cables to
reduce the attenuation
Use jumper cable for easy installation. The RF Coaxial cable can be substituted at each
end with a jumper cable.
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