7.1.5 Checking service ............................................................................................................................. 78
7.1.6 Service Support ............................................................................................................................... 78
7.2 T
7.3 C
7.3.1 General Comments.......................................................................................................................... 79
7.3.2 Module Removal (LNA’s, general procedure):................................................................................. 79
APPENDIX A INITIAL EQUIPMENT SET-UP CALCULATIONS ..........................................81
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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
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 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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AFL Drawing Symbol Keys
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1. SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
1.1 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.
1.2 RF Radiation Hazard
“CAUTION: This equipment is approved for antennas mounted on fixed outdoor permanent
structures. A minimum separation distance of 2 metres must be maintained between the
radiating elements and any nearby persons. A maximum antenna gain of 21 dBi may be used.
Operating this equipment without regard to these restrictions will result in RF exposure levels
above the limits allowed by FCC rules.”
This equipment complies with part 90 of the FCC rules. Any changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
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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1.3 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.
1.4 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 Off air Amplifiers for the Pasadena Blue line project are 2 way on-band RF
amplifiers. Their application is as an interface between the donor radio sites and the Fibre optic
receivers and transmitters which will extend coverage to the locations via the fibre optic link.
There are two units one designated for the ‘UHF1’ frequencies the other for the ‘UHF2’
frequencies.
Each unit is housed in an environmentally protected IP65 steel wall-mount case. Handles are
provided for carrying the unit and the door is fitted with locks. The unit interfaces with ‘N’
type female connectors for RF connections and heavy duty connectors for routing of AC
power supply input and alarm output wiring. Cable glands are provided for routing of the
Fibre optic cable in to the unit.
To provide adequate selectivity in the Downlink and Uplink paths, combline design bandpass
quadplexers and duplexers are used at the air interface ports. In addition each channel to be
passed is selected by a 15kHz or 25KHz Channel module which provides a high level of
rejection at adjacent channels. To provide the required gain to reach the required signal levels,
low-noise amplifiers (LNA’s) are used in each path, these being followed by power amplifier
modules in the uplink to provide the required intermodulation performance. Gain adjustment is
available locally using switched attenuators.
Note that “Downlink” refers to the RF path from the base station (donor site) to the FO
transmitter and that “Uplink” refers to the RF path from the FO receiver to the remote base
station.
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3. SPECIFICATIONS
3.1 Parts Lists
3.1.1 UHF1 & UHF2 Location ONE 60-055900 Parts List
60-055901 PBL F/O AIR INTERFACE LOC1 UHF1 1
60-055902 PBL F/O AIR INTERFACE LOC1 UHF2 1
3.1.1.1 F/O Air Interface 60-055901 Location ONE-UHF1 Parts List
02-013401 6P CL FILTER (0.5 min BW) LARGE SMA ASSY 4
05-002603 UHF 3dB SPLITTER SMA 2
05-003401 4 WAY SPLITTER LOW POWER 2
10-000701 1/4W0-30dB SWITCHED ATTENUATOR 6
11-006102 LNA 380-500MHz 1W WITH RELAY 1
11-007302 LNA. 380-500MHz 20dB (C/W RELAY) GA 5
11-007402 LNA. 380-500MHz 30dB (C/W RELAY) GA 2
12-001801 UHF PWR AMP.450MHz 5W SMA ALARMS 1
12-002201 3 STAGE AMPLIFIER ALARM BOARD 1
12-002220 3 STAGE ALARM PCB COVER 1
12-002826 ALARM BOARD ACRYLIC LENS 1
13-003011 DC-DC CONVTR 24-12V 8A PCB SUB-ASS 1
17-000126 CELL ENHANCER LABEL 6 DIGIT 1
17-001523 GREY C.E. HEATSINK BLANKING PLATE 1
17-002020 CASE 620x620x250 SCHROFF CUSTOM 1
17-002021 BASE PLATE 585x570mm FOR 17-002020 1
17-002101 CHANNEL CONTROL MODULE 2
17-002103 26WAY RIBBON CABLE LEAD 0
17-003012 CHAN MOD 450MHz, 15kHz B/W 6
17-003022 MODULE PATTERNED LEAVE 6
17-003023 SUBRACK SIDE PANEL 2
17-003024 SUBRACK REAR BRACKET 6
17-003025 BOTTOM MODULE GUIDE 6
17-003028 MODULE SQUARE LEAVE 6
17-003029 TOP MODULE GUIDE 6
17-009723 EQUIP. MTG PLATE No.4 8
17-009727 EQUIP. MTG PLATE No.8 1
20-001602 24V RELAY BOARD 1
80-008902 24V RELAY PCB ASSEMBLY 1
80-032320 POWER AMP HEATSINK 10W 900MHz 1
80-032322 POWER SUPPLY HEATSINK 10W 1
90-010021 RF CABLE SUPFLEX SMA R/A MALE 100mm 15
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90-010022 RF CABLE SUPFLEX SMA R/A MALE 200mm 2
90-010026 RF CABLE HIFLEX SMA R/A MALE 150mm 6
90-010027 RF CABLE HIFLEX SMA R/A MALE 250mm 2
90-010028 RF CABLE HIFLEX SMA R/A MALE 350mm 1
90-010130 RF CABLE SMA R/A-N PANEL JACK 100mm 1
90-010131 RF CABLE SMA R/A-N PANEL JACK 200mm 3
90-010134 RF CABLE SMA R/A-N PANEL JACK 400mm 1
90-010135 RF CABLE SMA R/A-N PANEL JACK 500mm 2
91-030002 N ADAPTOR PANEL FEMALE:FEMALE 0
91-500011 PWR 3POLE PNL PLUG SEALED IP68 1
91-500015 PWR CON CAP SEALED with INT. THREAD 2
91-500016 PWR 6POLE PNL PLUG SEALED IP68 1
91-510010 PWR 3POLE FREE SOC.SEALED IP68 1
91-510013 PWR CON CAP SEALED with Ext. THREAD 2
91-510014 PWR 6POLE FREE SOC.SEALED IP68 1
91-600005 'D' 9 WAY SOCKET S/B TERM 0
91-600007 'D' 9 WAY BLACK SHELL 0
91-600014 'D' 9 WAY SOCKET S/B (NON FILTERED) 8
91-620002 'D' 25 WAY SOCKET/IDC TERMS 6
91-640003 MISC 26 WAY RIBBON CABLE SOCK. 6
91-700017 ICD 15 WAY 0.1' CONNECTOR 2
92-280033 Captive Screw 12
92-400017 GASKET FOR N TYPE CONNECTOR 3
93-540035 1K3 0.25W 1% RES MRS25 M:F 2
93-930003 SMA COAX TERMINATION [RADIAL] 2
96-300011 24 V 400 W FLATPACK PWR SUPPLY 1
96-500003 AC FILTER 110V 5A 1
96-500005 DC INPUT FILTERS 1
96-700002 LED.GREEN 5mm SEALED IP66 1
96-700005 LED.RED 5mm SEALED IP66 1
96-900018 AC TRIP SWITCH (5 AMP M.C.B.) 1
96-920011 PROXIMITY SWITCH 1
96-920012 PROXIMITY SWITCH MAGNET 1
97-000002 BLACK MODULE CAGE RUNNER 12
97-300010 SUPPLY I/P COVERS 1
97-400010 BLACK PLASTIC HANDLE 37311 2
97-600001 SUBRACK FRONT HORIZ 2
97-600002 SUBRACK M2.5 STD TAP 8
97-900004 RUBBER FOOT FOR CELL ENHANCERS 4
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3.1.1.2 F/O Air Interface 60-055902 Location ONE, UHF2 Parts List
02-013401 6P CL FLTR(0.5 min BW) LARGE SMA ASSY 2
05-002603 UHF 3dB SPLITTER SMA 1
05-003019 4 PORT THC 3dB 450MHz SMA TYPE 1
05-003401 4 WAY SPLITTER LOW POWER 4
10-000701 1/4W0-30dB SWITCHED ATTENUATOR 2
11-007302 LNA. 380-500MHz 20dB (C/W RELAY) GA 1
11-007402 LNA. 380-500MHz 30dB (C/W RELAY) GA 5
12-002201 3 STAGE AMPLIFIER ALARM BOARD 1
12-002220 3 STAGE ALARM PCB COVER 1
12-002826 ALARM BOARD ACRYLIC LENS 1
12-004201 PWR AMP.450MHz 20W version CLASS A 1
13-003011 DC/DC CONVERTER 24-12V 8A PCB SUB-ASS 1
17-000126 CELL ENHANCER LABEL 6 DIGIT 1
17-002020 CASE 620x620x250 SCHROFF CUSTOM 1
17-002021 BASE PLATE 585x570mm FOR 17-002020 1
17-002101 CHANNEL CONTROL MODULE 1
17-002103 26WAY RIBBON CABLE LEAD 0
17-002502 IF FILTER BOARD 21.4MHz 30kHz 1
17-003012 CHAN MOD 450MHz, 15kHz B/W 8
17-003022 MODULE PATTERNED LEAVE 7
17-003023 SUBRACK SIDE PANEL 2
17-003024 SUBRACK REAR BRACKET 8
17-003025 BOTTOM MODULE GUIDE 8
17-003028 MODULE SQUARE LEAVE 8
17-003029 TOP MODULE GUIDE 8
17-009723 EQUIP. MTG PLATE No.4 6
17-009726 EQUIP. MTG PLATE No.7 1
20-001602 24V RELAY BOARD 0
80-008902 24V RELAY PCB ASSEMBLY 1
80-031820 POWER AMP HEATSINK 20W 900MHz 1
80-032320 POWER AMP HEATSINK 10W 900MHz 0
80-032322 POWER SUPPLY HEATSINK 10W 2
90-010021 RF CABLE SUPFLEX SMA R/A MALE 100mm 20
90-010022 RF CABLE SUPFLEX SMA R/A MALE 200mm 3
90-010024 RF CABLE SUPFLEX SMA R/A MALE 400mm 1
90-010025 RF CABLE SUPFLEX SMA R/A MALE 500mm 3
90-010026 RF CABLE HIFLEX SMA R/A MALE 150mm 8
90-010027 RF CABLE HIFLEX SMA R/A MALE 250mm 2
90-010028 RF CABLE HIFLEX SMA R/A MALE 350mm 2
90-010030 RF CABLE HIFLEX SMA R/A MALE 600mm 3
90-010131 RF CABLE SMA R/A-N PANEL JACK 200mm 1
90-010135 RF CABLE SMA R/A-N PANEL JACK 500mm 2
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91-030002 N ADAPTOR PANEL FEMALE:FEMALE 0
91-500011 PWR 3POLE PNL PLUG SEALED IP68 1
91-500015 PWR CON CAP SEALED with INT. THREAD 2
91-500016 PWR 6POLE PNL PLUG SEALED IP68 1
91-510010 PWR 3POLE FREE SOC.SEALED IP68 1
91-510013 PWR CON CAP SEALED with Ext. THREAD 2
91-510014 PWR 6POLE FREE SOC.SEALED IP68 1
91-600005 'D' 9 WAY SOCKET S/B TERM 0
91-600007 'D' 9 WAY BLACK SHELL 0
91-600014 'D' 9 WAY SOCKET S/B (NON FILTERED) 6
91-620002 'D' 25 WAY SOCKET/IDC TERMS 8
91-640003 MISC 26 WAY RIBBON CABLE SOCK. 8
91-700017 ICD 15 WAY 0.1' CONNECTOR 2
91-800014 3 WAY TERMINAL BLOCK 1
91-800019 OPTICAL BARREL ADAPT 4
92-120009 M20 IP68 CABLE GLAND 2
92-280033 Captive Screw 16
92-400017 GASKET FOR N TYPE CONNECTOR 3
93-540035 1K3 0.25W 1% RES MRS25 M:F 2
93-930003 SMA COAX TERMINATION [RADIAL] 0
96-300011 24 V 400 W FLATPACK PWR SUPPLY 1
96-300045 JWS75-15/A PSU (COUTANT LAMBDA) 1
96-500003 AC FILTER 110V 5A 1
96-500005 DC INPUT FILTERS 1
96-700002 LED.GREEN 5mm SEALED IP66 1
96-700005 LED.RED 5mm SEALED IP66 1
96-900018 AC TRIP SWITCH (5 AMP M.C.B.) 1
96-920011 PROXIMITY SWITCH 1
96-920012 PROXIMITY SWITCH MAGNET 1
97-000002 BLACK MODULE CAGE RUNNER 16
97-300010 SUPPLY I/P COVERS 1
97-400010 BLACK PLASTIC HANDLE 37311 2
97-600001 SUBRACK FRONT HORIZ 2
97-600002 SUBRACK M2.5 STD TAP 8
97-900004 RUBBER FOOT FOR CELL ENHANCERS 4
98-100001 1x2 SINGLE MODE OPTICAL COUPLR 1310 1
98-200003 FIBRE OPTIC RX 6325 1310nm <2.2GHz 2
98-300003 FIBRE OPTIC TX 6325 1310nm <2.2GHz 1
98-500004 FC/APC-FC/APC FIBREOPTIC CABLE 0.5M 2
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3.2 Technical Specifications
3.2.1 UHF ONE to Tunnels 1 & 2 Technical Specification
Frequency Range: Downlink Channels:
470.2125MHz
470.2625MHz
482.2375MHz
Uplink Channels:
473.2125MHz
473.2625MHz
485.2375MHz
Band Width Downlink :15kHz
Uplink : 25kHz
No. of Paths 2
Downlink Gain 82 dB min
Uplink Gain 70 dB min
RF Connector N type female
RF Impedance
50Ω
VSWR Better than 1.5:1
Gain Adjustment 0 to 30 in 2dB steps
Downlink PA 470.2125MHz, 470.2125MHz: 5WClass A Linear PA
482.2375MHz :20W Class A Linear PA
Uplink PA 485.2375MHz : 1W Class A Linear
473.2625MHz, 473.2125MHz : 5W Class A Linear
Duplexer UP/DN Isolation >80 dB
Passband Ripple <±1.5 dB
Noise Figure Downlink <7 dB at maximum gain
Noise Figure Uplink <18 dB at maximum gain
In-Band Spurious Better than –13dBm downlink
Better than –13dBm uplink
(measure with 30KHz BW & max gain setting)
Out-band Spurious up to
Better than –90dBc
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3.2.2 UHF ONE to Location TWO Technical Specification
Frequency Range:
Band Width:
Downlink PA
Uplink PA
Duplexer UP/DN Isolation >80 dB
In-Band Spurious
Out-band Spurious up to
3GHz
Downlink Channels:
470.2125MHz
470.2625MHz
482.2375MHz
Downlink :15kHz
Uplink : 25kHz
No. of Paths 2
Downlink Gain 82 dB min
Uplink Gain 80 dB min
RF Connector N type female
RF Impedance
50Ω
VSWR Better than 1.5:1
Gain Adjustment 0 to 30dB in 2dB steps
470.2125MHz, 470.2125MHz: 5WClass A Linear PA
482.2375MHz :20W Class A Linear PA
485.2375MHz : 1W Class A Linear
473.2625MHz, 473.2125MHz : 5W Class A Linear
Passband Ripple <±1.5 dB
Noise Figure Downlink <7dB at maximum gain
Noise Figure Uplink <12dB
Better than –13dBm downlink
Better than –13dBm uplink
(measure with 30KHz BW with max gain setting)
Better than –90dBc
Uplink Channels:
473.2125MHz
473.2625MHz
485.2375MHz
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3.2.3 UHF TWO to Tunnels 1 & 2 Technical Specification
Noise Figure: Downlink <5 dB at maximum gain
Noise Figure: Uplink <12dB at maximum gain
Better than –13dBm downlink
In-Band Spurious:
Better than –13dBm uplink
(measure with 30KHz BW with max gain setting)
Out-band Spurious up to 3GHz: Better than –90dBc
Uplink Channels:
486.0625MHz
486.2875MHz
486.3125MHz
486.5625MHz
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3.2.4 UHF TWO to Location TWO Technical Specification
Frequency Range: Downlink Channels:
483.0625MHz
483.2875MHz
483.3125MHz
483.5625MHz
Uplink Channels:
486.0625MHz
486.2875MHz
486.3125MHz
486.5625MHz
Band Width: Downlink :15kHz
Uplink : 25kHz ,486.0625MHz, 486.5625MHz
15kHz ,486.2875MHz, 486.3125MHz
No. of Paths: 2
RF Connector: N type female
RF Impedance:
50Ω
VSWR: Better than 1.5:1
Downlink Gain: 90 dB min
Uplink Gain: 78 dB min
Gain Adjustment: 0 to 30 in 2dB steps
Downlink PA: 20W Class A Linear
Uplink PA: 20W Class A Linear
Duplexer UP/DN Isolation: >80 dB
Passband Ripple: <±1.5 dB
Noise Figure: Downlink <5 dB at maximum gain
Noise Figure: Uplink <12 dB at maximum gain
In-Band Spurious: Better than –13dBm downlink
Better than –13dBm uplink
(measure with 30KHz BW & max gain setting)
Out-band Spurious up to 3GHz: Better than –90dBc
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3.2.5 800MHz Bi-directional Amplifier to Location TWO Technical Specification
Frequency Range: Downlink Channels:
857.9375MHz
859.7625MHz
Band Width: Downlink :15kHz
Uplink : 25kHz
No. of Paths: 2
No. of RF Ports: 2
No. of Fibre Connections: N/A
RF Connector: N type female
RF Impedance:
50Ω
VSWR: Better than 1.5:1
Downlink Gain: 78 dB min
Uplink Gain: 80 dB min
Gain Adjustment: 0 to 30 in 2dB steps
Downlink PA: 5W Class A Linear
Downlink Power: 2 Carriers at +18dBm
Uplink PA: 5W Class A Linear
Uplink Power: 2 Carriers at +18dBm
Duplexer UP/DN Isolation: >80 dB
Passband Ripple: <±1.5 dB
Noise Figure: Uplink <6 dB at maximum gain
Downlink <5 dB at maximum gain
In-Band Spurious: Better than –13dBm downlink
THIS IS A PROPRIETARY DESIGN OF AERIAL FACILITIES LTD.
REPRODUCTION OR USE OF THIS DESIGN BY OTHERS IS
PERMISSIBLE ONLY IF EXPRESSLY AUTHORISED IN WRITING
BY AERIAL FACILITIES LTD.
15/10/02
DATE
(FIBRE OPTICS)
CABLE GLANDS
M6 EARTH STUD
D
E
DBS
DRAWN
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NO DECIMAL PLACE ± 1mm
ONE DECIMAL PLACE ± 0.3mm
TOLERANCESSCALE
APPD
PBGD
CHKD
F
TWO DECIMAL PLACES ± 0.1mm
123456789
ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN mm
UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED
4.3 Complete System Sketch
TUNNEL ONE & TWO
J3
LCX
20dBm
18dBm
-50dBm
-50dBm
L
E
J
470-475MHz
02-007306
HI
-17dBm
UNIT 2
H
02-007306
02-011204
28dBm
12-00420111-007302
470MHz
02-011204
30dBm
12-00180111-007302
dB
20dB 30dB
UNIT 1
470MHz
02-007306
02-007306
T5
O
E
-15dBm
3
3
11-007302
483MHz
T6
-15dBm
473MHz
02-011204
dB
AGC
16dB 20dB20dB
11-006102 11-007302
AGC
DET
473MHz
02-007306
02-007306
O
E
-15dBm
-15dBm
4
27dBm
-57dBm
FG
485-486MHz
60-056001
dB
20dB 30dB
J4
LCX
483MHz
20dBm
18dBm
483-486MHz
VHF
-50dBm
-50dBm
02-011204
11-00730211-006102 11-007302
AGC
U
-57dBm
485-486MHz
dB
AGC
16dB 20dB20dB
DET
60-056002
470MHz
02-011204
28dBm
12-00180111-007302
dB
20dB 30dB
UNIT 1
470MHz
02-007306
02-007306
T7
O
E
-15dBm
5
483MHz
T8
-15dBm
25dBm
473MHz
02-011204
11-00740211-006102 11-007302
dB
AGC
16dB 20dB24dB
AGC
DET
473MHz
02-007306
02-007306
O
E
-15dBm
-15dBm
6
20dBm
-65dBm
P
470-475MHz
LM
K
-17dBm
485-486MHz
60-056101
J5
LCX
LCX
18dBm
18dBm
L
H
L
H
02-007306
02-007306
12-00420111-007302
O
N
UNIT 2
-60dBm
-60dBm
02-011204
26dBm
dB
20dB 30dB
-62dBm
483-486MHz
483MHz
VHF
R
02-011204
11-00730111-006102 11-007302
dB
AGC
16dB 20dB20dB
AGC
DET
S
800MHz
-65dBm
485-486MHz
60-056102
T
19dBm
-63dBm
21dBm
30dB
12-000201
dB
20dB
11-00590211-006702
-25dBm
14dB
857.9375MHz
859.7625MHz
dB
30dB
800MHz
-60dBm
857-860MHz
T10
14dB
857-860MHz
812.9375MHz
-26dBm
12-00020111-00670211-005902
J6
-65dBm
dB
814.7625MHz
14dB
20dB
dB
30dB30dB
18dBm
812-815MHz
14dB
T11
812-815MHz
60-056103
LOCATION TWO
-3dBm
11-007302
15dB
-23dBm
482.2375MHz
470.2625MHz
dB
32dB20dB
11-00740111-007302
482MHz
02-013401
UHF 1
dB
20dB
11-007302
20dB
-23dBm
dB
32dB
11-007401
02-013401
-72dBm
470.2125MHz
20dB
20dB
470MHz
-62dBm
473.2625MHz
-23dBm
-22dBm
T3
12-001801 11-007301
+20dBm
J1
473.2125MHz
5dB
dB
20dB
30dB
02-013401
dB
485.2375MHz
5dB
-22dBm
11-006101 11-007301
473MHz
02-013401
-12dBm
15dB
dB
20dB
16dB
-19dBm
B
CD
A
-11dBm
-3dBm
32dB
-27dBm
11-007401
20dB
T9
483.3125MHz
485MHz
UHF 2
60-055901
-35dBm
32dB
11-007401
20dB
483.2875MHz
11-007401
E
-15dBm
dB
11-007401
-35dBm
483.0625MHz
dB
32dB
02-013401
-82dBm
1
O
-15dBm
T1
32dB
20dB
25dB
483MHz
11-007401
-35dBm
483.5625MHz
J2
2
O
EOE
-15dBm
-15dBm
T2
-19dBm
32dB
486.2875MHz
486.3125MHz
486.0625MHz
20dB
-35dBm
-72dBm
6dB
+18dBm
486.5625MHz
6dB
6dB
T4
-20dBm
dB
20dB30dB
12-004201 11-007301
02-013401
-20dBm
486MHz
6dB
-20dBm
LOCATION ONE
60-055902
-20dBm
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5. SUB-UNIT MODULES
5.1 UHF 1 Air Interface (60-055901)
5.1.1 Bandpass Duplexers (02-013401)
5.1.1.1 Description
The bandpass filters are multi-section designs with a bandwidth dependent upon the passband
frequencies, (both tuned to customer requirements). The response shape is basically
Chebyshev with a passband design ripple of 0.1dB. The filters are of combline design, and are
carefully aligned during manufacture in order to optimise the insertion loss, VSWR and
intermodulation characteristics of the unit. The tuned elements are silver-plated to reduce
surface ohmic losses and maintain a good VSWR figure and 50? load at the input and output
ports. Note that the same filter is used for both UHF 1 & 2, but tuned differently depending
on the required frequencies and bandwidth for each air interface.
Being passive devices, the bandpass filters should have an extremely long operational life and
require no maintenance. Should a filter be suspect, it is usually most time efficient to replace
the module rather than attempt repair or re-tuning.
No adjustments should be attempted without full network sweep analysis facilities to monitor
both insertion loss and VSWR simultaneously.
5.1.1.2 Technical Specification
FILTER 1 483.2-483.6 MHz Passband
FILTER 2 486.2-486.6 MHz
FILTER 1 2.7 dB typical Insertion Loss
FILTER 2 2.7 dB typical
FILTER 1 483.2-483.6 MHz > 80 dB Rejection
Power Rating
Impedance 50 ohm
VSWR Better than 1.2:1
Connectors SMA female
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FILTER 2 486.2-486.6 MHz > 80 dB
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5.1.2 2 & 4 Way UHF Splitters (05-002603 & 05-003401)
5.1.2.1 Description
The Splitter/Combiners used are UHF (300-500MHz) devices for accurately matching two or
more RF signals to single or multiple ports, whilst maintaining an accurate 50Ω load to all
inputs/outputs and ensuring that the VSWR and insertion losses are kept to a minimum. Any
unused ports will be terminated with an appropriate 50Ω load.
In many practical applications for Cell Enhancers etc., the gain in each path is found to be
excessive. Therefore, provision is made within the unit for the setting of attenuation in
each path, to reduce the gain.
5.1.3.2 Switched Attenuators
The AFL switched attenuators are available in two different types; 0 – 30dB in 2 dB steps
(as in this case), or 0 – 15dB in 1 dB steps. The attenuation is simply set using the four
miniature toggle switches on the top of each unit. Each switch is clearly marked with the
attenuation it provides, and the total attenuation in line is the sum of the values switched
in. They are designed to maintain an accurate 50? impedance over their operating
The low noise amplifiers used are double or single stage solid-state low-noise amplifiers.
Class A circuitry is used in the units to ensure excellent linearity over a very wide dynamic
range. The active devices are very moderately rated to provide a long trouble-free working
life. There are no adjustments on these amplifiers, and in the unlikely event of failure then
the entire amplifier should be replaced. Note that all three amplifiers use similar DC power
circuit boards.
5.1.4.2 Technical Specification (11-006102)
Frequency range: 70 – 500MHz
Bandwidth: <430MHz
Gain: 15.5dB (typical)
1dB Compression Point: +31dBm (typical)
3rd order intercept: +46dBm (typical)
Input return loss: >20dB
Output return loss: >20dB
VSWR: Better than 1.5:1
Noise figure: <4.8dB
Connectors: SMA female
Supply: 530mA @ 10 to 24V DC (typical)
Temperature range:
operational: -10°C to +60°C
storage: -40°C to +70°C
Weight: 260gms
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5.1.4.3 Drg. No. 11-006102, Low Noise Amplifier General Assembly
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A
10
225
5
27
5
1623
1
see note 3
34
L6
T2
L9
L10
C11
11-006125 Issue.1
C12
R13
C14
R14
L12R12
L11
C15
L14
C17
B
C
D
IN 2 PLACES
DC PCB
6
327
4
25
3
2
424
RF PCB
IN 2 PLACES
2
2
20
1533
R45
REG3
R49
R50R51
J5
J4
R40
A B C
CON1
RL1
R44R43
C9
R9
R10
R15
C16
L13
R17
R16
8263027
2
2
1724
E
22
521
BYDATEDESCRIPTIONNo
MNR
22/03/02
ISSUE
PRODUCTION ISSUE
1A
380-500MHz 1W AMPLIFIER
TITLE
2
2
England
Aerial Facilities Ltd
F
A
3
11-006102
WITH RELAY ASSEMBLY
CUSTOMER DRG.No
Tel : 01494 777000
Fax : 01494 777002
IN 4 PLACES
see note 2
31
AFL
see note 2
35
LABEL DETAILS - SCALE 1:1
DEVICES
SENSITIVE
ELECTROSTATIC
FOR HANDLING
OBSERVE PRECAUTIONS
ATTENTION
see note 2
AFL
34
OUT
0086
1W 12-24vDC
380-500MHz
S/N********INDATE**/**/20**
POWER
FREQ.
AFL
REF.11-006102
2819
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NO DECIMAL PLACE ± 1mm
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TWO DECIMAL PLACES ± 0.1mm
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ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN mm
COMPONENTS TO BE ADDED TO 11-003912,ITEM 15,DC PCB SUB-ASSEMBLY
A
B
C
MNR22/03/02
2. LIDS,ITEMS 2 & 3 AND LABELS,ITEMS 31,34 & 35,TO BE FITTED ON TEST
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TWO DECIMAL PLACES ± 0.1mm
TOLERANCESSCALE
5/7/02
APPD
DATE
ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN mm
CBIB
DBS
CHKD
DRAWN
F
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5.1.4.14 Drg. No. 11-007471 LNA DC Wiring Diagram
10-24V DC I/P
1
B
GROUND
3
2
A
CON1
9 WAY 'D'
PIN OUTS
89
A
2 CON1
C
RELAY CONTACT GOOD
RELAY COMMON
RELAY CONTACT BAD
5
4
5 CON1
4 CON1
3 CON1
687
TTL VOLTAGE SET
TTL ALARM/0v GOOD
7 CON1
8 CON1
9
OC GOOD/0v BAD9 CON1
D
E
BYDATEDESCRIPTIONNo
DBS
F
3
A
8/7/02
OUT
RF
ISSUE
11-007471
PRODUCTION ISSUE
7
1A
C
+8V
O
G
REG3
LM7808CT
6
I
DC PCB
SEE 11-003971
BA
J31 1
J32 2
FOR CIRCUIT DIAGRAM
J22 2
J21 1
J11 1
J12 2
5
J11 - J12
J21 - J22
J31 - J32
LOW NOISE AMPLIFIER. 380-500MHz
(30dB) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM
TITLE
CUSTOMER DRAWING.No
England
Tel : 01494 777000
Aerial Facilities Limited
Fax : 01494 777002
4
-
8V
5V
5V 75mA
3
-ve
DC INPUTDC OUTPUT
-ve
5V 75mA
SEE 11-007470
FOR CIRCUIT DIAGRAM
12
A
B
H/book Number:-60-055900HBKM
RF PCB
C
Issue No:-1
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8/7/02
DATE
IN
RF
D
E
DBS
DRAWN
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NO DECIMAL PLACE ± 1mm
ONE DECIMAL PLACE ± 0.3mm
TOLERANCESSCALE
APPD
CBIB
CHKD
F
TWO DECIMAL PLACES ± 0.1mm
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UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED
5.1.5 5Watt Power Amplifier (12-001801)
5.1.5.1 Description
The power amplifier fitted to this unit is a multi-stage, solid state class A power amplifier.
All the semi-conductor devices are very conservatively rated to ensure low device junction
temperatures and a long, trouble free working lifetime.
The power amplifier should require no maintenance over its operating life. Under no
circumstances should the cover be removed or the side adjustments disturbed unless it is
certain that the amplifier has failed; since it is critically aligned during manufacture and any
re-alignment will require extensive test equipment.
5.1.5.2 Technical Specification
Frequency Range: 400 - 500MHz (tuned to spec.)
Bandwidth: 20MHz (typical, tuneable)
Maximum Output Power: >5W
Gain: 30dB
3rd Order Intercept Point: <+37dBm
1dB Compression Point: <+48dBm
VSWR: better than 1.45:1
Connectors: SMA female
Supply: 1.25A @ 24V DC
Temperature range:
operational: -10°C to +55°C
storage: -40°C to +70°C
Size: 276 x 78 x 40mm (case only)
Weight: 1.5 kg (excluding heatsink)
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5.1.5.3 Drg. No. 12-001801, 5Watt PA General Assembly Drawing
4
18
11
8
IN 2 POSNS
4
18
OR
1
1
9
2
A
12-0018012B
POWER AMPLIFIER,450MHz,5W
GENERAL ASSEMBLY
TITLE
CUSTOMER DRG.NoISS
THIRD ANGLE PROJECTION
16
IN 2 PLACES
1
24
1
20
2 P0SNS
15
23
PLAN VIEW WITH LID REMOVED
15
18
1
111325
IN 3 PLACES
24V DC INPUT
C13REG2
4
L3
+
+
R2
L4
FB4
Issue 1
12-1825-3Aerial Facilities
C14
C15
++
++
Limited
C16
5 19
OUTPUT
C9
C8
2
23
2
C10C12
+
+
FB3
C11
18
FIT WITH CHAMFERED
SHOWN -->
TAB IN DIRECTION
26
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Aerial Facilities Ltd
COMPLETE ALL SOLDERING USING ITEM
Fax (0494)764838
Little Chalfont(0494)763636
1:1
TR2
L5
C7C6
L6
REG1
C5C3
L2
FB2
R1
TR1
C4
L1
FB1
C18
C17
C2
C1
INPUT
1514
12
TRIM 2 TABS
TO SUIT PCB.
TAB IN DIRECTION
FIT WITH CHAMFERED
SHOWN -->
1
21
IN 4 POSNS
SCALE
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TOLERANCES
NO DECIMAL PLACE ± 1mm
ONE DECIMAL PLACE ± 0.3mm
TWO DECIMAL PLACES ± 0.1mm
ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN mm
CHKDAPPD
SEW
23/12/98
DJL
27/1/94
DBS
16/9/92
UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED
DATEDESCRIPTIONNo
DBS14/09/92
DRAWN DATE
TAS
08/11/01
USED ON
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TITLE EDITED
1 PRODUCTION ISSUE
2CR0521
2A PRODUCTION ISSUE (CR0962)
2B
5.1.5.4 Drg. No. 12-001870, 5Watt PA Circuit Diagram
RF OUTPUT
MONITOR
2nd STAGE
REF.
SEW
27/1/94
19/1/99
BYDATEDESCRIPTIONNo
DBS
19/9/92
A
3
ISSCUSTOMER DRG.No
2A
R2
C21
R4
1K
C22
1n
1K
R5
C13
C11C17C18C12C16C10C15
C9
L3
FB3
out
adj
LM337TLM337T
in
R1
5R61R2
FB4
L4
FB2
L2
56p
TP5015
TR2
L5
1u
C6C7
56p120p
C8
1-14p1-14p1-14p
PRODUCTION ISSUE (CR0962)
2A
L6
C5
ISSUE
2CR0521DJL
1PRODUCTION ISSUE
TITLE
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POWER AMPLIFIER,450MHz,10W
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM
England
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Fax (0494)764838
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adj
C14
R3
USED ON
1K
C20
1n1n
MONITOR
1st STAGE
12-1801
++
1u220p1u560p10n220p10n1u1u
++
C19
in
24V DC INPUT
H/book Number:-60-055900HBKM
REG1REG2
TCC596
TR1
out
27p
C4
FB1
L1
C1
RF INPUT
C3
1-14p
CONDUCTORS SHOWN THUS: ARE 50 ohm STRIPLINES
REFER TO 12-1801-2 & 12-1802-3 FOR COMPONENT POSITIONS
REFER TO COMPONENT LISTS 12-1870-C1 & C2 FOR COMPONENT VALUES
C2
56p
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APPD
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ONE DECIMAL PLACE ± 0.3mm
ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN mm
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5.1.5.5 Drg. No. 12-001870C1, 5W PA Component List(1)
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5.1.5.6 Drg. No. 12-001870C2, 5W PA Component List(2)
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5.1.5.7 Drg. No. 80-008450, Power Amplifier/Alarm Board DC Wiring Details
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5.1.6 3 Stage Amplifier Alarm Boards (12-002201)
5.1.6.1 Description
Amplifier Alarm Boards are fitted to monitor the bias conditions of AFL Class A amplifiers
which remain constant in normal operation. Any departure from normal bias conditions is a
result of device failure, excess temperature, over-driving or oscillation (excessive power).
In normal operation, the Class A bias circuit of the amplifier develops a constant voltage of
1.20V across the collector current setting resistor. The Amplifier Alarm Board is a
window comparator device, which is adjusted to sense a departure from this condition.
Several different alarm outputs are provided to simplify interfacing, (Relay Contact, Open
Collector, and TTL Logic Levels)
The basic version of the Alarm Board (12-002801) monitors a single amplifier stage. A
three-stage version (12-002201) is used on complex amplifiers where three separate
comparators have their outputs logically combined to a common output stage. Failure of
any one stage will activate the alarms.
Note that the alarm board has a green Light Emitting Diode located near to the centre of
the printed circuit board, which is illuminated on ‘Good’, and extinguished on ‘Alarm’. It
is therefore a simple matter to identify an active module failure, by searching for an Alarm
Board which has its green LED extinguished. A simple test of the alarm board is possible
by shorting across the monitor inputs, pins 1 and 2, 3 and 4 or across pins 5 and 6. This
last monitor input is inactive if the board has been converted to a two way alarm board.
(Refer to relevant amplifier alarm wiring diagram.)
1) Volt-free change over relay contacts.
2) Open collector NPN transistor pulls low on alarm.
3) TTL driver.
The use of precision voltage sources and resistors has eliminated the need for initial
adjustment or calibration, and the board will function correctly with a wide variation in
power supply voltage (8 to 30 volts, nominal supply is 12 or 24Volts).
There are two selectable link options on the three-way board:
LINK1 - Removed to convert to two-way alarm board.
LINK2 - Removed to isolate 0V from chassis earth.
The one way alarm board only has the 0V isolation link (LINK2) fitted.
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5.1.6.2 Technical Specification
Operating voltage: 8 to 30V (floating earth)
Alarm Threshold: Vcc - 1.20 volt +15%
5.1.7 DC/DC Converter, 24V in, 12V 8A out (13-003011)
5.1.7.1 Description
The DC/DC converter fitted is an AFL assembled, high power PCB unit with an 8 amp @
12V output capability. The circuit is basically an O.E.M semiconductor regulator (one side of
which has a heatsink mounting plate, that is usually bolted to the casing of a Cell Enhancer)
and smoothing components built onto a printed circuit board with screw block terminations.
Note: no circuit diagram of the O.E.M. regulator is available. This unit should not be
repaired, only replaced.
5.1.7.2 Technical Specification
Input Voltage Range: 18-28V DC
Output Voltage: 12V±0.5V
Max. Current Load: 8.0Amps
Operation: -10°C to +55°C Temperature
Range:
Storage: -40°C to +70°C
Size(PCB): 190 x 63mm
Weight (Loaded PCB): 291gms
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5.1.8 Channel Selective & Channel Control Modules (17-003012 & 17-002101)
5.1.8.1 Channel Selective Module Description
The channel selectivity module is employed when the Cell Enhancer requirement dictates that
very narrow bandwidths (single operating channels), must be selected from within the
operating passband. One channel selectivity module is required for each channel.
The Channel Selectivity Module is an Up/Down frequency converter that mixes the incoming
channel frequency with a synthesised local oscillator, so that it is down-converted to an
Intermediate Frequency (IF) in the upper HF range. An eight pole crystal filter in the IF
amplifier provides the required selectivity to define the operating passband of the Cell
Enhancer to a single PMR channel. The same local oscillator then converts the selected IF
signal back to the channel frequency.
Selectivity is obtained from a fixed bandwidth block filter operating at an intermediate
frequency (IF) in the low VHF range. This filter may be internal to the channel selectivity
module (Crystal or SAW filter) or an externally mounted bandpass filter, (LC or Helical
Resonator). Various IF bandwidths can therefore be accommodated. A synthesized Local
Oscillator is employed in conjunction with high performance frequency mixers, to translate
between the signal frequency and IF.
The operating frequency of each channel selectivity module is set by the programming of
channel selectivity module frequencies and is achieved digitally, via hard wired links, banks of
DIP switches, or via an onboard RS232 control module, providing the ability to remotely set
channel frequencies.
Automatic Level Control (ALC) is provided within each channel selectivity module such that
the output level is held constant for high level input signals. This feature prevents saturation of
the output mixer and of the associated amplifiers.
Alarms within the module inhibit the channel if the synthesised frequency is not locked. The
synthesiser will not usually go out of lock unless a frequency far out of band is programmed.
The channel selectivity module is extremely complex and, with the exception of channel
frequency programming within the design bandwidth, it cannot be adjusted or repaired without
extensive laboratory facilities and the necessary specialised personnel. If a fault is suspected
with any channel selectivity module it should be tested by substitution and the complete,
suspect module should then be returned to AFL for investigation.
5.1.8.3 Channel Selectivity Control Module Description
The control module consists of a bank of four, in-line data switches each of which control
one channel module frequency setting. One controller can therefore control four channel
modules. The following list shows the frequencies available for each switch setting.
The General Purpose Dual Relay Board (20-001602) allows the inversion of signals and the
isolation of circuits. It is equipped with two dual pole change-over relays RL1 and RL2, with
completely isolated wiring, accessed via screw terminals.
Both relays are provided with polarity protection diodes and diodes for suppressing the
transients caused by "flywheel effect" which can destroy switching transistors or induce
spikes on neighbouring circuits. It’s common use is to amalgamate all the alarm signals into
one, volts-free relay contact pair for the main alarm system.
Note that the board is available for different voltages (12 or 24V) depending on the type of
relays fitted at RL1 and RL2.
The single relay board (80-008902) is electrically identical to the dual version but is
proportionately smaller in size. It also has a single in-line IDC connector in place of the screw
terminal blocks of the dual model and performs similar summary alarm functions.
5.1.9.4 Drg. No. 80-008970, Single Relay Board Circuit Diagram
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5.1.10 SMA coaxial termination (93-930003)
5.1.10.1 Description
When a combiner system is used to split or combine RF signals, in many cases it is most cost
effective to use a standard stock item 4, 6 or 8 port device where, in fact, only a 3 - 6 port
device is needed. In this case the splitter/combiner module has one of its ports terminated
(both uplink & downlink) with an appropriate load in order to preserve the correct impedance
of the device over the specified frequency range. This has the advantage of allowing future
expansion capability should extra channels or other functions become necessary.
Terminations are available for every type of RF connector that may be used, N type, 7/16th
or SMA, in this case SMA.
5.1.11 24V 400W Flat-Pack Power Supply (96-300011)
5.1.11.1 Description
The power supply unit is a switched-mode type capable of supplying 24V DC at 16.0Amps
continuously. Equipment of this type typically requires approximately 10.0 Amps at 24V
DC, so the PSU will be used conservatively ensuring a long operational lifetime.
No routine maintenance of the PSU is required. If a fault is suspected, then the output
voltage from the power supply may be measured on its output terminals. This is typically
set to 24.5V.
All the PSU’s used in AFL Cell Enhancers are capable of operation from either 110 or
220V nominal AC supplies. The line voltage is sensed automatically, so no adjustment or
link setting is needed by the operator. No drawings of the PSU are available.
5.1.11.2 Technical Specification
AC Input Supply:
Voltage: 110 or 220V nominal - 90 to 132 or 180 to
264V (single phase, absolute limits)
Frequency: 47 to 63Hz
DC Output Supply:
Voltage: 24V DC (nominal), 22 to 26V (absolute
limits)
Current: 16.0A
operational: -10BC to +55BC Temperature
range:
storage: -40BC to +70BC
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5.2 UHF 2 Air Interface (60-055902)
5.2.1 Bandpass Filter (02-013401) See section 5.1.1
5.2.2 4 Port Tx Hybrid Combiner (05-003019)
5.2.2.1 Description
The 3dB Hybrid Combiner used is a device for accurately matching two or more RF
signals to single or multiple ports, whilst maintaining an accurate 50Ω load to all
inputs/outputs and ensuring that the VSWR and insertion losses are kept to a minimum.
Any unused ports will be terminated with an appropriate 50Ω load. In UHF 2 this hybrid
is used to combine the signals from the channel selective modules (from both UHF 1 & 2)
in the downlink direction for onward transmission by fibre, and similar signals for both
UHF 1 & 2 are combined before being further split into the uplink channel modules.
5.2.2.2 Technical Specification
Frequency Range: ƒo ± 10% (50 – 500 MHz)
Bandwidth: ƒo ± 10%
Inputs: 2
Outputs: 2
Insertion Loss: <3.5 dB
Isolation between Input or Output ports: >27 dB
Return Loss (VSWR) – Input: 1.3:1
Return Loss (VSWR) – Output: 1.3:1
Impedance: 50 ?
Temperature Range
operation: -10°C to +55°C
storage: -20°C to +70°C
MTBF: >180,000 hours
Power Rating – Splitter: Up to 150 Watts (load dependant)
Power Rating – Combiner: Available up to 100 Watts
Environmental: IP54
Connectors: ‘N’ female
Dimensions: 118 x 102 x 35 mm (including connectors)
Weight: 0.5 kg
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5.2.3 Four Way Low Power Splitter (05-003401) See section 5.1.2
5.2.4 ¼Watt 0- -30dB Switched Attenuator (10-000701) See section 5.1.3
5.2.5 Low Noise Amplifiers (11-007302 & 11-007402) See section 5.1.4
5.2.6 3 Stage Amplifier Alarm Boards (12-002201) See section 5.1.6
5.2.7 20Watt Power Amplifier (12-004201)
5.2.7.1 Description
The power amplifiers fitted to this unit are multi-stage, solid state power amplifiers. Class
A circuitry is employed throughout the units to ensure excellent linearity over a wide
dynamic frequency range. All the semi-conductor devices are very conservatively rated to
ensure low device junction temperatures and a long, trouble free working lifetime.
The power amplifiers should require no maintenance over their operating lives. Under no
circumstances should the cover be removed or the side adjustments disturbed unless it is
certain that an amplifier has failed; since they are critically aligned during manufacture and
any re-alignment will require extensive test equipment.
5.2.7.2 Technical Specification
Frequency Range: 350 – 550MHz (tuned to spec.)
Bandwidth: 20MHz (tuned to spec.)
Maximum Output Power: >20W
Gain: 30dB
1dB Compression Point: <+43dBm
3rd Order Intercept Point: <+54dBm
VSWR: better than 1.45:1
Connectors: SMA female
Supply: 3.50A @ 24V DC
Size: 276 x 78 x 40mm (ex. connectors & heatsink)
Weight: 1.5 kg (approximately, excluding heatsink)
operational: -10°C to +55°C Temperature
range:
storage: -40°C to +70°C
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The above channel selective modules are fitted with a 21MHz filter board to narrow the
channel bandwidth from 30kHz to 15kHz.
5.2.11 Single & Dual 24Volt Relay Boards (20-001602 & 80-008902) See section 5.1.9
5.2.12 SMA Coaxial Termination (93-930003) See section 5.1.10
5.2.13 24V 400W Flat-Pack Power Supply (96-300011) See section 5.1.11
5.2.14 JWS75-15/A PSU (96-300045)
5.2.14.1 Description
The power supply unit is a switched-mode type capable of supplying 24V DC at 6.25Amps
continuously. This PSU is used to provide power for the fibre optic modules which will
typically require approximately 3.0 Amps at 24V DC, so the PSU will be used conservatively
ensuring a long operational lifetime.
No routine maintenance of the PSU is required. If a fault is suspected, then the output
voltage from the power supply may be measured on its output terminals. This is typically set
to 24.5V.
All the PSU’s used in AFL Cell Enhancers are capable of operation from either 110 or 220V
nominal AC supplies. The line voltage is sensed automatically, so no adjustment or link
setting is needed by the operator.
5.2.14.2 Technical Specification
AC Input Supply:
Voltage: 110 or 220V nominal
90 to 132 or 180 to 264V
(absolute limits)
Frequency: 47 to 63Hz
DC Output Supply:
Voltage: 24V DC (nominal)
22 to 26V (absolute limits)
Current: 6.25A
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5.2.15 Single Mode Optical Coupler (98-100001)
5.2.15.1 Description
Single or dual optical couplers are used whenever it is required to split optical signals for
transmission to more than one destination or combine them to a single common input. The
couplers are O.E.M devices and are not considered repairable. Any suspected faulty
coupler should be replaced.
The F/O units consist of a receiver & transmitter, which modulates the RF signal onto a laser
carrier and transmits it via fibre/optic cable to a receiver unit some distance away where it is
demodulated back to the original RF signal with very small values of accrued attenuation.
Both transmitter and receiver modules have their own dedicated alarm outputs (volt-free relay
contacts) which are integrated into the main alarm system. Being O.E.M devices, no drawings
or circuit diagrams are available.
Caution: The FO units are
NOT
weather proof.
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5.2.16.2 Technical Specification
Power Consumption:
CNR @ 5 Km link length:
Tx: 120mA @ 15V DC (320mA @ -10BC)
Rx: 330mA @ 15V DC
Frequency Range: 0.1 – 2.2GHz
Link noise figure: 40dB (typical)
Link noise figure (max.): <45dB
Total link gain: 0dB
@30KHz B/W: >84dB
@200KHz B/W: >76dB
@1.2MHz B/W: >69dB
RF total input power: 0dBm
Input IP3: 26dBm
Optical budget: 2 – 9.0dB
Max. link length: 20Km
Response Flatness:
<±1.0 dB
Optical Output Power (Tx): 2.4 – 4.0mW
Optical Wavelength:
1310±10nm
Fibre loss: 0.38dB/Km
Optical return loss: -60dB
Optical Connector loss: 0.5dB per mated pair
Rx ‘D’ Type Female Connector
Pin No. Signal Description
1 +15V DC Power
2 Optional Data Output
3 Power Ground
4 RF Signal Strength Monitor
5 Optical Power Monitor
6 O.C. Alarm
7 Optional Data Output
8 Relay Alarm Contact 1
9 Relay Alarm Contact 2
Tx ‘D’ Type Female Connector
Pin No. Signal Description
1 +15V DC Power
2 Optional Data Input
3 Power Ground
4 RF Signal Strength Monitor
5 Laser Photodiode Current Monitor
6 Laser Current Monitor
7 Optional Data Input
8 Relay Alarm Contact 1
9 Relay Alarm Contact 2
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6. INSTALLATION
6.1 Initial Installation Record
When this equipment is initially commissioned, please use the equipment set-up record sheet
in Appendix A. This will help both the installation personnel and AFL should these figures be
needed for future reference or diagnosis.
6.2 General
The size and weight of the wall units mean that they represent a significant health hazard
unless they are mechanically installed in the correct manner. In the interests of safety this
should be done before any electrical, RF, or optical connections are made.
It is important in determining the location of the wall units that space is allowed for access to
the front and underneath of the equipment. To enable maintenance to be carried out, the door
must be able to fully open. The location must be served with a duct to allow the entry of
cables into the unit.
6.3 Electrical Connections
The mains power supply and the alarms are connected through an IP65 connector which
should need no further attention once connected. It is recommended that the AC power
connection is approved by a qualified electrician, who must satisfy himself that the supply will
be the correct voltage and of sufficient capacity.
All electrical and RF connection should be completed and checked prior to power being
applied for the first time.
6.4 Optical Connections
The optical input and output ports are be located on a bracket fixed to the lower inside of the
case. The optical fibres from the tunnels enter through a cable gland on the case underside
The ports are supplied with a green plastic cover, which must be removed prior to the
connection of the fibre cable. Ensure that transmitter and receiver fibre cable are identified to
prevent misconnection. At the master site, the fibre transmitters are in the downlink path with
the receivers in the uplink. At the remote sites the fibre transmitters are in the uplink with the
receivers in the downlink. Where some of the fibre optic transmitter outputs are split with
optical couplers to provide a connection to more than one remote site, care must be taken to
ensure that the correct connections are made.
Ensure that connections are kept clean and are fully tightened.
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6.5 RF Connections
All RF connections are made to the cable termination, located on the right-hand side of the
wall enclosure. Care must be taken to ensure that the correct connections are made with
particular attention made to the base station TX/RX ports. In the event that the base
transmitter is connected to the RX output of the rack, damage to the equipment may be done
if the base station transmitter is then keyed. If the environment where the equipment is
installed is deemed to be ‘wet’ i.e. water seepage through roofs or walls, then suitable
methods to seal the RF N type connectors should be used, for example self amalgamating
sealant tape.
Ensure that connections are kept clean and are fully tightened.
6.6 Commissioning
Once all connections are made the equipment is ready for commissioning.
To commission the system the test equipment detailed in section 7.2 will be required.
Using the system diagrams and the end-to-end test specification, the equipment should be
tested to ensure correct operation. Typical RF levels that are not listed in the end-to-end
specification, such as input levels to the fibre transmitters are detailed in the whole system
diagram in section 4.
On initial power up the system alarm indicators on the door of the equipment should be
checked. A red LED illuminated indicates a fault and that particular module must be
investigated before proceeding with the commissioning. A green LED illuminates, to indicate
that the power supply is connected and valid.
The individual fibre optic units are fitted with a pair of status indicators on their front panels.
One is a green LED, which indicates that the unit is connected to a 15 Volt power supply.
This indicator is common to both transmit and receive units. The second LED on the
transmitter indicates that the laser is operating. On the receive unit the second LED indicates
that a light signal is being received.
When all the fibre connections are completed and power to each site is connected each fibre
unit should show two illuminated indicators.
In the event that any part of the system does not function correctly as expected, check all
connections to ensure that they are to the correct port, that the interconnecting cables are not
faulty and that they are tightened. The majority of commissioning difficulties arise from
problems with the interconnecting cables and connectors.
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7. MAINTENANCE
7.1 General Procedures
7.1.1 Fault Finding
In the event that the performance of the system is suspect, a methodical and logical approach
to the problem will reveal the cause of the difficulty. The System consists of modules within a
wall mounted, environmentally protected enclosure.
Transmissions from the main base stations are passed though the system to the mobile radio
equipment; this could be a handheld walkie-talkie, mobile telephone or a transceiver in a
vehicle. This path is referred to as the downlink. The return signal path from the mobile radio
equipment to the base station is referred to as the uplink.
The first operation is to check the (optional) alarms of each of the active units and determine
that the power supplies to the equipment are connected and active.
This can be achieved remotely (via CEMS, the digital RS232 Cell Enhancer Management
System, if fitted), or locally with the front door LED’s. The green LED on the front door
should be illuminated, while the red alarm indicator should be off.
If an Alarm is on, then that individual module must be removed and tested against the original
test specification.
The individual amplifier units have a green LED showing through a hole in their piggy-back
alarm board (or directly through a hole in the the amplifier lid), which is illuminated if the unit
is working correctly.
If an amplifier is suspect, check the DC power supply to the unit. If no other fault is apparent
use a spectrum analyser to measure the incoming signal level at the input and then after
reconnecting the amplifier input, measure the output level. Consult with the system diagram
and amplifier specification to determine the expected gain and compare result.
In the event that there are no alarms on and all units appear to be functioning it will be
necessary to test the system in a logical manner to confirm correct operation.
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7.1.2 Downlink
Confirm that there is a signal at the expected frequency and strength from the base station. If
this is not present then the fault may lay outside the system. To confirm this, inject a
downlink frequency signal from a known source at the master site BTS input and check for
output at the remote site feeder output.
If a signal is not received at the output it will be necessary to follow the downlink path
through the system to find a point at which the signal is lost. The expected downlink output
for the given input can be found in the end-to-end test specification.
7.1.3 Uplink
Testing the uplink involves a similar procedure to the downlink except that the frequencies
used are those transmitted by the mobile equipment.
7.1.4 Fault repair
Once a faulty component has been identified, a decision must be made on the appropriate
course to carry out a repair. A competent engineer can quickly remedy typical faults such as
faulty connections or cables. The exceptions to this are cable assemblies connecting bandpass
filter assemblies that are manufactured to critical lengths to maintain a 50-ohm system. Care
should be taken when replacing cables or connectors to ensure that items are of the correct
specification. The repair of component modules such as amplifiers, tuned cavities or bandpass
filters will not usually be possible in the field, as they frequently require specialist knowledge
and test equipment to ensure correct operation. It is recommended that items of this type are
replaced with a spare unit and the faulty unit returned to AFL for repair. If spare parts need
to be ordered from AFL, be sure to quote the serial number of the Cell Enhancer/Repeater
and the serial number [and frequencies] of the module(s) to be replaced.
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7.1.5 Checking service
Following the repair of any part of the system it is recommended that a full end-to-end test is
carried out in accordance with the test specification and that the coverage is checked by
survey.
It is important to bear in mind that the system includes a radiating cable network and base
stations that may be faulty or may have been damaged.
7.1.6 Service Support
Advice and assistance with maintaining and servicing this system are available by contacting
Aerial Facilities Ltd.
7.2 Tools & Test Equipment
The minimum tools and test equipment needed to successfully service this AFL product are as
follows:-
Spectrum analyser: 100kHz to 2GHz (Dynamic range = 90dB).
Signal Generator: 30MHz to 2GHz (-120dBm to 0dBm o/p level).
Attenuator: 20dB, 10W, DC-2GHz, (N male – N female).
Test Antenna: Yagi or dipole for operating frequency.
Optical power meter: 1310 – 1550nM (-40 - +10dB)
Digital multi-meter: Universal Volt-Ohm-Amp meter.
Test cable x 2: N male – N male, 2M long RG214.
Test cable x 2: SMA male – N male, 1m long RG223.
Hand tools: Philips #1&2 tip screwdriver.
3mm flat bladed screwdriver.
SMA spanner and torque setter.
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7.3 Care of Modules
7.3.1 General Comments
Many of the active modules contain semiconductor devices utilising MOS technology, which
can be damaged by electrostatic discharge. Correct handling of such modules is mandatory to
ensure their long-term reliability.
To prevent damage to a module, it must be withdrawn/inserted with care. The module may
have connectors on its underside, which might not be visible to the service operative.
7.3.2 Module Removal (LNA’s, general procedure):
The following general rules should be followed to remove a module:
1 Remove power to the unit
2 Remove all visible connectors (RF, DC & alarm)
3 Release module retaining screws.
4 Slowly but firmly, pull the module straight out of its position. Take care not to twist/turn
the module during withdrawal. (When the module is loose, care may be needed, as there
may be concealed connections underneath).
7.3.3 Module Replacement (general):
1 Carefully align the module into its location then slowly push the module directly straight
into its position, taking care not to twist/turn it during insertion.
2 Reconnect all connectors, RF, alarm, power etc.,(concealed connectors may have to be
connected first).
3 Replace retaining screws (if any).
4 Double-check all connections before applying power.
7.3.4 Power Amplifiers
1) Remove power to the unit. (Switch off @ mains/battery, or remove DC in connector)
2) Remove alarm wires from alarm screw terminal block or disconnect multi-way alarm
connector.
3) Carefully disconnect the RF input and output coaxial connectors (usually SMA)
If alarm board removal is not required, go to step 5.
4) There is (usually) a plate attached to the alarm board which fixes it to the amplifier,
remove its retaining screws and the alarm board can be withdrawn from the amplifier in its
entirety. On certain types of amplifier the alarm board is not mounted on a dedicated
mounting plate; in this case it will have to firstly be removed by unscrewing it from the
mounting pillars, in most cases, the pillars will not have not have to be removed before
lifting the amplifier.
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5) If the amplifier to be removed has a heatsink attached, there may be several different ways
it can have been assembled. The most commonly used method, is screws through the front
of the heatsink to threaded screw holes (or nuts and bolts), into the amplifier within the
main case. If the heatsink is mounted on the rear of the main case (e.g., against a wall in
the case of wall mounted enclosures), then the fixing method for the heatsink will be from
within the case, (otherwise the enclosure would have to be removed from the wall in order
to remove the heatsink).
When the heatsink has been removed, the amplifier may be unscrewed from the main
casing by its four corner fixings and gently withdrawn.
Fitting a new power amplifier module will be the exact reverse of the above.
Note: Do not forget to apply fresh heatsink compound to the heatsink/main case
joint and also between the amplifier and the main case.
7.3.5 Low Power Amplifier Replacement
1 Disconnect the mains power supply and disconnect the 24V dc supply connector for the
LPA.
2 Disconnect the RF input and output cables from the LPA.
3 Disconnect the alarm connector.
4 Remove the alarm monitoring wires from (D type connector) pins 9 and 10.
5 Remove the LPA module by removing the four retaining screws, replace with a new LPA
module and secure it with the screws.
6 Connect the RF cables to the LPA input and output connectors. Reconnect the wires to
the alarm board connector pins 9 and 10.
7 Reconnect the DC supply connector and turn the mains switch on.
Note: Tighten SMA connectors using only a dedicated SMA torque spanner. If
SMA connectors are over-tightened, irreparable damage will occur. .
Do not use
adjustable pliers to loosen/tighten SMA connectors.
Also take care not to drop or knock the module as this can damage (or misalign in the
case of tuned passive modules) sensitive internal components. Always store the modules
in an environmentally friendly location
7.3.6 Module Transportation:
To maintain the operation, performance and reliability of any module it must be stored and
transported correctly. Any module not installed in a whole system must be kept in an antistatic bag or container. These bags or containers are normally identified by being pink or
black, and are often marked with an ESD label. Any module sent back to AFL for
investigation/repair must be so protected. Please contact AFL’s quality department before
returning a module.
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Maintenance Handbook
Date:-13/02/2003
Page:-80 of 80
APPENDIX A INITIAL EQUIPMENT SET-UP CALCULATIONS
GENERAL INFORMATION
Site Name: Client Name:
Date: AFL Equip. Model No.
ANTENNA SYSTEMS
A - Service Antenna
B – Donor Antenna
– Service Feeder
C
D – Donor Feeder
G – Input signal level from donor BTS
Parameter Comments Value
Input signal level (G)
CE max. o/p power (E)
Service antenna gain (A)
Service antenna feeder loss (C)
Effective radiated power (ERP)
Model Gain Azimuth Comments
Type Loss Length Comments
INITIAL PARAMETERS
E – CE Output Power
F – Antenna Isolation
Operating Voltage V
DOWNLINK CALCULATIONS
dBm
dBm
Gain setting
Isolation required
Attenuator setting
E - G
(Gain + 10dB) dB
dB
dB
E+A-C
CE gain-gain setting dB
dBm
dB
dBm
dBm
If the input signal level in the uplink path is known and steady, use the following calculation
table to determine the gain setting. If the CE features Automatic Gain Control the attenuator
should be set to zero and if not, then the attenuation setting for both uplink and downlink
should be similar.
UPLINK CALCULATIONS
Parameter Comments Value
Input signal level
CE max. o/p power (E)
Gain setting
Required isolation
Donor antenna gain (B)
Donor antenna feeder loss (D)
Effective radiated power (ERP)
Attenuator setting
(CE gain-gain setting) dB
dBm
dBm
dB
dB
dB
dB
E+B-D
dBm
dB
PBL UHF 1 & 2 Air Interface
Maintenance Handbook
H/book Number:-60-055900HBKM
Issue No:-1
Date:-13/02/2003
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