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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
For whom it is Intended
This Product Manual is intended for experienced technicians and engineers. It is
assumed that the customers installing, operating, and maintaining Axell Wireless MiniRepeaters are familiar with the basic functionality of Repeaters.
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Guarantees
•All antennas must be installed with lightning protection. Damage to power
modules, as a result of lightning are not covered by the warranty.
•Antennas must be connected before switching on AC or DC power. Switching
power on prior to the connection of antenna cables is regarded as faulty installation
procedure and therefore not covered by the Axell Wireless warranty.
•The repeater box should be closed using the two screws. The screws must be
fully tightened. Failure to do so may affect the IP65 compliancy and therefore any
warranty.
Exclusive Remedies
The remedies provided herein are the Buyer’s sole and exclusive remedies. Axell
Wireless shall not be viable for any direct, incidental, or consequential damages,
whether based on contract, tort, or any legal theory.
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Compliance with FCC
Note the following: This repeater can be operated as Part 90 Class B repeater.
FCC Part 90 Warning Statement
Note the following
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.
WARNING: This is NOT a CONSUMER device. It 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.
This is a Class B signal booster. 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.
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.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in
a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case
the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
One must be aware that FCC regulation mandate that this repeater is to be used only for
in-building applications and thus feed passive or active DAS (Distributed Antenna
Systems) accordingly.
FCC RF Exposure Limits
This unit complies with FCC RF exposure limits for an uncontrolled environment. This
equipment can only be installed in in-building applications, driving passive or active DAS
systems. All antennas must be operated at a minimum distance of 35 cm between the
radiator and any person’s body.
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 EIRP of type B signal boosters should not exceed
5W.
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) = 37dBm[EIRP] – (33dbi – 10log(N)(dB) – cable loss in dB).
For example:
No. of Antennas Cable Losses Max Allowed Antenna Gain
4 2 37 - (33+6-2) = 0 dBd
1 2 37- (33+0-2) = 6 dBd
10 2 37- (33+10-2) = -2dBd
Note :0dBd = 2.15dBi
Equation (2) - Max DONOR antenna gain
Max DONOR antenna gain (dBi) = 37 – (27dbi - cable losses in dbi).
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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 EIRP 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 3308 signal booster has a noise level of -43 dBm in 10 kHz measurement at 1 MHz
spectrum outside the passband of the signal booster and an in-band noise level at
around -37 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:
-43 dBm + Service Antenna gain – Antenna splitter losses in dBi – cable loss in dB
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) = -43+2-11 -11=-63 dBm
The inband input noise to the antenna should be -37+2 -11-11= -57dbm
NOTE: In this example you may be required in general to add an external bandpass filter that would
attenuate by additional 7 dB 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.
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.
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 35 cm between the antenna and your body.
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.
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 30 cm entre l’antenne et le corps de
l’utilisateur.
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General Safety Warnings Concerning Use of This System
Always observe standard safety precautions during installation, operation and
maintenance of this product.
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
Caution labels!
Danger: Electrical
Shock
Caution: Safety to
personnel
even the user. Do not perform any procedure preceded by a
"Caution" until the described conditions are fully understood and
met.
This equipment must be installed indoors only. . 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.
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.
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
Caution: Safety to
equipment
Warning: Restricted
Access Location
Attention:
Electrostatic
Sensitivity
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.
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.
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.
D-MBR 3007-3008 PS NFPA (Digital Multi Band Repeater for Public Safety) is a highpower digital multi-channel signal booster (DCSB). It features an array of up to 12 DSP
based, software-controlled, variable bandwidth filters, that are user-programmable
across the 700 and 800 MHz bands.
D-MBR 3007-3008 PS NFPA supports all public safety technologies. For each filter, the
user can specify the start and stop frequencies with different options varying in time
delay and filter slope. This allows the engineer to trade off adjacent channel rejection
and time delay interference against a wider coverage area, permitting D-MBR 30073008 PS NFPA usage in applications where no other booster solution will work.
Every parameter of D-MBR 3007-3008 PS NFPA, including filter tuning and selection, can
be controlled via web based management. The patented Axell Wireless’ digital RF filter
enables simple initial setup for any channel plan and if necessary, allows some basic
reconfiguration due to re-banding.
SALC-Smart ALC mechanism to protect the digital signal booster from oscillation and
shutdown the signal booster when required.
With the NFPA option, this Axell product meets the rigid requirements as defined by the
NFPA and International Fire Code developmental organizations. The amplifier meets
NEMA4 compliance for hose-down and provides all Alarming outputs as defined by NFPA
2010, Chapter 24, including system and antenna failures.
Axell also offers the following options to meet additional code compliance needs:
• 12 or 24 hour compliant UPS back up – meets NEMA 4 and alarming requirements
• External Phone Dialer – meets NEMA 4 and allows Dial-out to paging devices when
Digital Multi Channel Selective Repeater
700/800 12 channels,
30 dBm output power per band, 85 dB
gain, AC powering with NFPA and IFC
compliant Alarm Outputs, Red colored
case
Digital Multi Channel Selective Repeater
700/800 12 channels,
30 dBm output power per band, 85 dB
gain, DC powering with NFPA and IFC
compliant Alarm Outputs, Red colored
case
D-MBR 7/8 PS
30DBM 12 FIL NFPA
RED
D-MBR 7/8 PS
30DBM 12F NFPA DC
1.3 NFPA Installation Architecture
To meet the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) requirements, power to the
Repeater is provided via a UPS and the status of the UPS, Repeater and DAS system
(antennas) is monitored via alarm connections to the Fire Department Control Box.
NOTE: An alternative to the Fire Department Control Box connections is to connect the D-MBR PS
NFPA and UPS dry contact alarms to an Automatic Dialer. Axell Wireless recommends the AD-2000
Automatic Voice/Pager Dialer System.
The alarms are connected as follows:
• From the UPS - the power indicator alarms are connected directly to the Fire
Department Control Box.
• From the Repeater – the Repeater status and antenna status alarms are connected
The Repeater’s power amplifier includes power-monitoring circuits with Automatic Level
Control (ALC) that prevents excessive output power while maintaining the power
amplifier linearity
The Smart Automatic Level Control (Smart-ALC) is an innovative algorithm for
automatic Repeater gain adjustment. Combined with advanced control algorithms, SALC is capable of learning the traffic load characteristics and adjusting the Repeater RF
Gain to the desired value. Smart-ALC effectively reduces isolation problems.
NOTE: To reset the Repeater to its highest set gain value, disconnect the Repeater power cable for
several seconds and re-connect.
1.5 Interfaces
All the Repeater interfaces are located on the units’ underside panel. The following
figure shows the interfaces on the D-MBR.
NOTE: The NFPA unit is colored RED.
Donor antenna
connections
Power LEDs
1-2. Axell D-MBR 3007-3008-PS NFPA Front Panel Interfaces
The following table provides a description of the front panel ports and connections.
Interface Description
Base Connection to Base (donor) side antenna
Mobile Connection to mobile (service) side antenna
Ethernet Connection to Ethernet devices.
Dry contact
NFPA alarms
DC Power Model dependant:
Dry contact
NFPA alarms
See section 3.9 for description of alarm connections.
•Power from system AC to DC converter mounted on the
wall mount bracket. Do not connect directly to any other
power supply!!!
•Power from system DC source.
Ethernet
DC Power
Service
antenna
connections
LED - Steady Green – Normal operation
- Red or Orange - see section 6.1Error! Reference source not found.
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2 Antenna Installation Requirements
This chapter provides information on the specifications of the donor and service
antennas suitable for operation with this repeater, on the installation requirements of
the antennas and on the Repeater installation site and cable requirements.
ATTENTION!!
The BSR-3308 models described in this manual have been approved by Industry
Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below with the maximum permissible
gain and required antenna impedance for each antenna type indicated. Antenna types
not included in this list, having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that
type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device.
Le présent émetteur radio (identifier le dispositif par son numéro de certification ou son
numéro de modèle s'il fait partie du matériel de catégorie I) a été approuvé par
Industrie Canada pour fonctionner avec les types d'antenne énumérés ci-dessous et
ayant un gain admissible maximal et l'impédance requise pour chaque type d'antenne.
Les types d'antenne non inclus dans cette liste, ou dont le gain est supérieur au gain
maximal indiqué, sont strictement interdits pour l'exploitation de l'émetteur.
2.1 Base (Donor) Antenna Requirements
The Base (Donor) antenna is usually installed outdoors and is either a directional
antenna such as a Yagi or a Panel antenna.
2.1.1 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.
2.1.2 Donor Antenna Specifications
• Max DONOR antenna gain (dBi) = 37 – (27dbi - cable losses in dbi).
• Very sharp beam pointed to the BTS.
• Minimum cable and jumper loss = 2dB.
2.1.3 Installation Criteria
Installation requirements:
• Verify the Donor antenna location provides a line-of-sight to the Base Station and
maximum input power.
• Install the Donor Antenna at the designated height.
• Install the donor antenna at a higher level (i.e. floor) than the mobile antenna.
• Must be installed at a minimum distance of 30 cm for indoor applications from any
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2.2.2.2 Installation Criteria
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.
• Installation of this antenna must provide a minimum separation distance of 20cm
from any personnel within the area.
2.2.3 Outdoor Installations
For applications in which the Mobile antenna is installed outdoor, the antenna type is
chosen according to the available infrastructure (single-pole or horizontal installation).
In addition, isolation between the donor and service antennas must be taken into
account when selecting the location of the antennas.
2.2.3.1 Recommended Antennas
The antenna type depends on the installation:
• For vertical Single Pole installations a high side lobe suppression antenna is
required.
• For horizontal installations either on two separate poles or on two sides of one
building a high front to back ratio antenna is required.
Specifications:
• Maximum antenna gain for outdoor operation 8dBi.
• Cable and jumper loss is at least 2dB.
• [Gain Antenna – Cable loss] should not exceed 6dB
Installation requirements:
• Installation of this antenna must provide a minimum separation distance of 40 cm
from any personnel within the area.
NOTE: The Single Pole (Vertical) and Horizontal Installations are described in sections 2.2.3.2 and
The Vertical Separation configuration is recommended in cases where the BTS is
relatively far and the service coverage area is relatively small.
In Vertical Separation configuration, the Donor antenna can be installed either above or
below the Service antenna on a COMMON tower. It is required to set the distance
between them to achieve maximum isolation.
The figures below illustrate the installations.
Figure 2-1. Service above Donor Antenna Figure 2-2. Donor above Service Antenna
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2.2.3.3 Horizontal Separation Configuration
In the Horizontal Separation configuration, the Donor and Service antennas are installed
on two separate towers at approximately the same height. The towers can be either on
the same side of the building or on different sides of the building as shown below.
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•Verify that there is a minimum of a 50 cm (20”) radius of space around the Repeater
and 1 meter in depth (3 ft) in order to allow the unit door to swing completely open,
enabling easy access to the Repeater for maintenance and on-site inspection.
1. Insert the four wedge anchors (see item no. 2 in Figure 3-1) into the drilled holes
and secure them with an adjustable wrench.
2. Remove the hex nut, spring washer and flat washer from each wedge anchor,
revealing a screw from each anchor.
3. Insert a flat washer 28mm in diameter in each of the anchors (see item 7 in Figure
3-1).
4. Fit the support bracket on to the anchors and secure with the flat washers, spring
washers and hex nuts removed in Step 2.
5. Verify that the bracket is firmly mounted.
3.4.3 Preparing Power Supply Cables
1. Secure the AC/DC Converter power cable (with kettle socket) to the mounting
bracket using one of the supplied cable ties.
2. Connect the provided AC plug cable (EURO/UK) to the power supply kettle socket,
routing it to the bottom of the bracket, and secure with supplied cable tie.
3. DO NOT connect the AC or DC power cables at this stage – wait until instructed to do
so.
1. Pick up the Repeater and align the Repeaters’ four installation holes with the
Mounting Brackets’ pins.
2. Slide the brackets pins through the Repeater holes until the upper side is locked with
the installation head nuts at the top of the bracket. See Figure 3-5.
3. Release the four captive screws locking the Repeater cover.
NOTE: The NFPA unit is colored RED.
Figure 3-4. Loosen Captive Screws and Swing Open Door
4. Swing the top cover open.
installation hole
Bracket pin
Figure 3-5.D-MBR 3007-3008-PS-NFPA Mounted on Support Bracket
5. Set both clamps with a hex washer head screw (item 3 in Figure 3-1).
6. Insert the clamps including the screws in to the upper orifices leading inside the
Repeater.
Figure 3-6. Locking Clamp
7. Using the Allen screwdriver (item 8 in Figure 3-1), tighten the hex screw of the
clamp.
8. Insert two hex washer head screws (item 3 in Figure 3-1) including spring washers
(item 4 in Figure 3-1) into the lower orifices of leading inside the Repeater.
Upper orifice
Lower
orifice
Figure 3-7. Locking Clamp Locations
9. Use the Allen screwdriver (8 in Figure 3-1) to tighten the hex screws.
10. Verify that the Repeater is firmly mounted.
11. Close the Repeater cover. Do not lock yet since you will need to open it to perform
the Local setup procedure.
1. Inject a known signal from a signal generator into one antenna (preferably the
Donor antenna).
2. Measure the coupled output from the Service antenna, using the Spectrum analyzer
and LNA if applicable.
3. Perform this procedure across the frequency range of both the Uplink and Downlink
bands.
4. Register the lower result for system operation.
3.6.2 Verifying the Link between the BTS and the Repeater
This test checks the signal strength from the BTS antenna to the Repeater.
Proceed as follows:
1. Using a Spectrum analyzer, measure the received signal from BTS at the Donor
antenna port near the Repeater.
2. Adjust the Donor antenna direction to receive the maximum signal strength.
3. Compare the received signal strength with the calculated signal strength from the
design phase.
• In case of discrepancy, check for one of the following:
o Antenna out of direction
o Antenna tuned to side lobe instead of main lobe
o Antenna connector or antenna cable faulty
o Line-of-sight problem (obstruction), etc.
• Register the signal strength of the downlink channel. for the system operation
phase.
3.7 Antenna Connections
WARNING!
NOTE: If the coaxial cables are NOT weather-resistant type, wrap the exterior coaxial cables with
insulation and holding tape (Type 3M Rubber splicing tape) for environmental protection and to
ensure longer lifetime.
To connect the antennas to the Repeater
1. Install the antenna cables along their path to the Repeater, and connect them to the
Antennas.
Note: Be sure to use low loss cables.
2. Connect the Donor antenna to the Repeater BASE port. (Donor antenna
specifications and installation criteria are described in section 2.1.
3. Connect the Service Antenna to the Repeater MOBILE port. (Mobile antenna
specifications and installation criteria are described in section 2.2).
4. Verify all RF connectors are tightened and the cables and antennas are secured.
Do not connect the antenna cables to the Repeater before verifying the installation
parameters - specifically the isolation between the antennas.
DO NOT POWER-ON the Repeater without either the antennas being connected or
the antenna connections terminated with dummy loads
NOTE: D-MBR 3007-3008-PS NFPA Repeaters may be (if required) connected to the power source
via a UPS.
1. Locate the AC power outlet, with at least a 6A slow blow fuse.
2. Connect a 110/220 VAC power source to the UPS and the UPS to the AC/DC
converter power cable.
3. You may now connect the UPS alarms to the Fire Department Control Box
according to the instructions in the UPS Installation Guide provided with the UPS
unit.
NOTE: During the Power Up process the CPU requires approximately four minutes to boot up.
NOTE: The NFPA unit is colored RED.
Figure 3-10. NFPA Power Connections
3.9 Alarm Connections
Notes: The alarms can be connected at any time, before or after the system is powered-on.
For an illustration of NFPA connections, see section 3.9.4.
The Repeaters’ front panel Alarm connector provides two types of alarm connections:
•External (Input) Alarms - connected to external sources such as Repeater Door .
NOTE: External alarms are configured via the CMU/External Alarms tab (section 4.4) and
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3.9.1 Alarm Connector Pinout
Each alarm status is recognized by a separate wire-pair, where the colored wires are
internally connected with a 4.7 K ohm resistor (serves as a pull up resistor to +5V. The
following figure shows the Alarm connector pinout.
Figure 3-11. Alarm Connector Pinout
Pin No. Signal Name Wire Color
1 External Alarm #1 Black
2 External Alarm #2 Red
3 Dry Contact VSWR Alarm (Normally Closed)* White
4 Dry Contact Summary Alarm (Normally
Closed)**
Triggered under one of the following conditions:
• PA Current from FF
• Temperature High or Built in Test
• Power Failure
5 GND for External Alarm Orange
6 Dry Contact Antenna Malfunction (VSWR) Alarm
(Normally Closed)*
7 Dry Contact Summary Alarm (Normally
Closed)**
*Dry Contact VSWR alarm connection is supported by a pair of wires (3,6).
** Dry Contact Summary alarm connection is supported by a pair of wires (4,7)
Green
Blue
Brown
3.9.2 Load Restrictions
3.9.2.1 Alarm Dry Contact Output Restrictions
• Maximum switching voltage: 220 VDC, 125 VAC
• Maximum switching current: 2A
3.9.2.2 External Alarm Input Restrictions
• Maximum repetitive reverse voltage: 28 V
• Impedance load: 470 Ohm
• To activate the alarm: verify it is configured to operate normally in LOW (section
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4 Initial Setup and Commissioning
This section describes the setup procedures for the D-MBR PS Repeater. The initial setup
procedure is performed through a Web connection from a computer on the same subnet,
using a cross-over Ethernet cable (supplied).
The setup procedure consists of the following steps:
1. Open a local Web session to the Repeater (this requires configuring the
communication parameters of the computer used).
2. If you are not familiar with the Axell Web Access application, we suggest you quickly
review the section on Navigating the Web GUI Application. It is only a couple of
pages and you will find it useful.
3. Define the Global Settings for each of the supported bands, and determine the
number of filters assigned to each band.
4. Enable and configure the relevant channels (Filter Switch tab).
5. Verify that no Alarms are generated.
6. Set the Repeater time and date.
7. Configure the external alarms.
8. (If relevant), configure the System IP Address.
4.1 Open a Session to the Repeater
4.1.1 Connect the Repeater to the Computer
To open connect the Repeater to the Computer
Connect the Ethernet cable (supplied) between the front panel Ethernet port (see
figure below) and the computer Ethernet port.
Note: When performing a local connection, use the supplied Ethernet cross-cable (PN:
Figure 4-1. Connect Computer to Repeater via Ethernet
Configure the computer network parameters to communicate with the Repeater. Note
that the procedure may vary slightly depending on the operating system installed on
your computer. The following procedure is for Windows 7 OS.
To configure the computer’s network parameters:
1. Click the Start menu and choose Control Panel.
2. In the Control Panel, click Network and Internet Connections.
3. Click Network and Sharing Center and then click Local Area Connection.
The Local Area Connections Status dialog appears with the General tab displayed
by default.
4. Click the Properties button in the displayed Local Area Connection Status dialog.
NOTE: The Repeater is factory assigned the address 192.168.1.253. You will login for the first time
using this address and make the necessary modifications according to information provided by your
network administrator.
To login to the Repeater
1. Open a standard Flash-enabled browser (e.g. Explorer).
2. In the address line, enter the default (provided) IP address of the Repeater. A
session will be established with the Repeater and the login dialog will appear.
Figure 4-2. Login Prompt
3. Type the default User Name admin and the default Password admin
Note: Both User name and Password are case sensitive and must be entered with lower case
letters.
4. Click Login. The application main window appears.
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4.5 Setting the IP Address
The Repeater supports both Static and DHCP addresses. A unique technology enables
applying both types to the same Ethernet port. Both addresses may enable local and
remote management.
• Local IP Address – Static IP assigned by the user to the system. The default Static IP
address is 192.168.1.253. It is highly recommended to preserve this setup. In case
of a change, make sure you record the newly assign IP.
• DHCP Address – address assigned by DHCP server – used for remote management
via an Ethernet connection.
To configure the IP Address
1. Click on CMU in the tree pane and select the Communication Configuration tab.
The following dialog appears.
IP Address
Figure 4-7. Communication Configuration Dialog
2. To assign the unit addresses (in IP Configuration area):
• Local address - in the IP Configuration area, assign the unit the IP address,
Netmask and Gateway parameters provided by your system administrator.
• DHCP server address – checkmark the option Request Additional DHCP Address.
The assigned address can be seen in the DHCP Address field.
The following administrative operations are described in this section:
• User Management – defining and changing users and passwords.
• Viewing the Repeater information such as software and hardware versions, serial
number.
• Software upgrade
5.1 User Management
This section describes how to perform the user management operations. By default, two
users belonging to one of three authentication levels are defined on the Repeater. You
may add new users, modify or delete existing users.
5.1.1 User Levels
Two user levels are available:
• Admin – has access to all administration and configuration options, including user
management. (Default Password admin and default User Name admin.)
• Operator – has access to all configuration options except for the Users list or the
Loaders screen.
5.1.2 Viewing the List of Defined Users
To display the User Administration pane
From the Tree Pane, select Users. The list of users is displayed in the Configuration
Pane according to the identifying information and authentication level (Role).
Edit user
Delete user
Add user
The following table provides a description of the Users dialog options.
Figure 5-1. User Administration Pane
Option Description
Add User (button) Adds a new user with to user defined access level
and password.
Del(ete) Deletes a selected user from the list.
Edit Enables changing the definitions of an existing user.
4. Click Yes. The User’s name is removed from the list.
5.2 Repeater and Band Level Information
The Web GUI provides Repeater level information (via the CMU Info tab) and band level
information (via the Band Info tab).
5.2.1 Viewing Repeater Level Information
Use the CMU Info screen to view the hardware and software versions of the Axell
Repeater and to assign the Repeater a recognizable name.
To access the Band Information window
In the Tree Pane, select CMU and click the Axell CMU Info tab.
Use the Log Level to set the minimum fault level that is logged. Other fields provide
version and identification information.
Figure 5-4. CMU Level Info
5.2.2 Viewing Band Level Info
Use the Repeater Information screen to view the hardware and software versions of
the Axell D-MBR Repeater and to assign the Repeater a recognizable name.
To access the Repeater Information window
1. From the Tree Pane, select the Band element (i.e. 700/800).
2. Select the Band Info tab. The relevant parameters are displayed.
The D-MBR 3007-3008-PS-NFPA provides two types of indications of failure:
• Front panel LED
• Alarms screen in Web access application
• Alarms Log – used to view a record of past generated alarms
The following sections provide a description of the troubleshooting procedures according
to the Alarms and log options.
6.1 Front Panel LED
The repeater supports ONE status LED on its front panel. The LED color and steady or
blinking status reflects system status (normal or faulty) and fault level as described in
this section.
NOTE: The NFPA unit is colored RED.
6-1. Axell D-MBR 3007-3008-PS NFPA Front Panel Interfaces
The Alarms tab provides the alarms generated by the Repeater, enabling the user to
monitor the system operation.
To access the Alarms window
From the Tree Pane, select the 700/800 item and choose the Alarms tab. Note that
some alarms are dedicated for the UL and DL and other alarms are common to the UL
and DL.
NOTE: Use the Ack All button to simultaneously acknowledge all triggered alarms.
Alarm Fault and most probable cause and Recommendation
System Mute Description. Generates an alarm when Repeater amplification is
automatically muted.
Possible causes:
• Temperature failure
• Synthesizer failure
• Hardware failure
• High RSSI power DL/UL when the shutdown mechanism is on
(Control and Params tab).
Recommended action: Check the LEDs and other alarm from the
Repeater. Contact Axell Support
User Mute Description: Manual shutdown performed by operator from the
Web GUI.
Recommended action: Review unit’s log
Built In Test Possible causes: Hardware failure, Circuitry failure, Software
failure
Recommended action: Contact Axell Support
Temperature Description: Repeater temperature is exceedingly high due to
excessive external heat.
Recommended action: Check the Repeater case for external
Alarm Fault and most probable cause and Recommendation
causes (sun, hot environment, air flow is blocked). Eliminate the
reason for excessive heat.
Donor Power
Too Low
Description: Signal from the Donor antenna (DL) is too low relatively to the desired output signal configured by the user.
Recommended action:
• Check the Donor/Base connections and antenna position.
• Check the signal level of the Donor/Base antenna.
•
If the Donor Power Too Low alarm is still raised, then you can
raise, the value of the DL Output Threshold Delta[dBm] as
needed
.
(PAmp)
Current
RSSI Description: Generates an alarm when a high donor input signal
VSWR Description: This alarm is triggered when the return loss of the
Description: Power Amplifier current is not within limits (too high
or too low). If the Mute option is enabled, then this is not a fault
since it indicates low Power Amplifier current caused by the mute.
Recommended action: Check the LEDs status in the Repeater
and Contact Axell service support.
causes system gain reduction
Downlink or Uplink antenna or cable connection exceed the allowed
limit.
This alarm provides an indication of the status of the cable/antenna
connected to the antenna. If a cable/antenna is defective, the
VSWR is decreased and the alarm is triggered.
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6.3 Alarms Log
The Alarms Logs screen lists the alarms (events) that have occurred. The CMU
maintains log files listing every alarm triggered and in the Repeater. This screen
provides an analysis tool to get information of any event that has occurred, its
originator, when, if they return, and their type.
NOTE: Set the clock in order to synchronize the events time of occurrence (see 4.3).
To view the CMU log screen:
1. Open and login to the Web application.
2. From the Tree Pane, select CMU.
3. Click Alarms Logs. CMU displays the Alarms Log Table.
Figure 6-2. CMU Alarms Log Tab
Item Description
Time Stamp The date and time the alarm was created
Source Source of alarm.
Description Description of event that caused the alarm