Axell Wireless DMBR30073008PS User Manual

AXELL D-MBR 3007-3008-PS NFPA REPEATER

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL

SMR 700/800 Digital Multi-Channel IP65
(NEMA 4) Band Selective Repeater

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL
for AXELL D-MBR 3007-3008-PS NFPA REPEATER

UMCD00013 Rev 2.2

D-MBR 3007-3008 PS NFPA

AXELL D-MBR 3007-3008-PS NFPA REPEATER
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The manufacturer has made every effort to ensure that the instructions contained in this document are
adequate and free of errors and omissions. The manufacturer will, if necessary, explain issues which may not
be covered by this document. The manufacturer's liability for any errors in the document is limited to the
correction of errors and the aforementioned advisory services.

This document has been prepared to be used by professional and properly trained personnel, and the
customer assumes full responsibility when using them. The manufacturer welcomes customer comments as
part of the process of continual development and improvement of the documentation in the best way possible
from the user's viewpoint. Please submit your comments to the nearest Axell Wireless sales representative.

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About This Manual

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.

Notice

Confidential - Authorized Customer Use

This document may be used in its complete form only and is solely for the use of Axell
Wireless employees and authorized Axell Wireless channels or customers. The material
herein is proprietary to Axell Wireless. Any unauthorized reproduction, use or disclosure
of any part thereof is strictly prohibited.

All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Disclaimer of Liability

Contents herein are current as of the date of publication. Axell Wireless reserves the
right to change the contents without prior notice. The information furnished by Axell
Wireless in this document is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, Axell
Wireless assumes no responsibility for its use. In no event shall Axell Wireless be liable
for any damage resulting from loss of data, loss of use, or loss of profits and Axell
Wireless further disclaims any and all liability for indirect, incidental, special,
consequential or other similes damages. This disclaimer of liability applies to all
products, publications and services during and after the warranty period.

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.

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Only for in-building applications

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.

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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.

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Table of Contents

1 Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 1

1.1 Main Features ........................................................................................................................ 2

1.2 Repeater Model ...................................................................................................................... 3

1.3 NFPA Installation Architecture ............................................................................................... 3

1.4 Smart-ALC Function ............................................................................................................... 4

1.5 Interfaces ................................................................................................................................ 4

1.6 Navigating the Web GUI Application ...................................................................................... 5

1.6.1 Topology Tree Branches ........................................................................................... 5

1.6.2 Operation Buttons ..................................................................................................... 6

1.6.3 Band Pane and Tabs ................................................................................................. 6

1.6.4 CMU Pane and Tabs ................................................................................................. 7

2 Antenna Installation Requirements ........................................................................................... 8

2.1 Base (Donor) Antenna Requirements .................................................................................... 8

2.1.1 Required Antenna Information .................................................................................. 8

2.1.2 Donor Antenna Specifications ................................................................................... 8

2.1.3 Installation Criteria ..................................................................................................... 8

2.2 Service Antenna Requirements ............................................................................................. 9

2.2.1 Required Information ................................................................................................. 9

2.2.2 Indoor Antenna Installations ...................................................................................... 9

2.2.3 Outdoor Installations ............................................................................................... 10

3 Installing the Repeater .............................................................................................................. 13

3.1 Repeater Pre-Installation Requirements .............................................................................. 13

3.1.1 Safety Guidelines .................................................................................................... 13

3.1.2 Required BTS Information ....................................................................................... 13

3.1.3 Installation Location and Environment .................................................................... 13

3.1.4 RF Cable Installation Guidelines ............................................................................. 14

3.1.5 Grounding Wires Requirements .............................................................................. 14

3.2 Overview of the Installation Procedure ................................................................................ 14

3.3 Unpacking ............................................................................................................................ 15

3.4 Mounting the D-MBR ............................................................................................................ 16

3.4.1 Pre-Mounting Procedure ......................................................................................... 16

3.4.2 Installing the Mounting Bracket ............................................................................... 17

3.4.3 Preparing Power Supply Cables ............................................................................. 17

3.4.4 Mounting the Repeater ............................................................................................ 18

3.5 Grounding ............................................................................................................................. 20

3.6 Before Connecting Antennas or Powering On! .................................................................... 20

3.6.1 Verifying Isolation between Donor and Mobile Antennas ....................................... 20

3.6.2 Verifying the Link between the BTS and the Repeater ........................................... 21

3.7 Antenna Connections ........................................................................................................... 21

3.8 Powering Up the D-MBR ...................................................................................................... 22

3.8.1 Standard Power Connection ................................................................................... 22

3.8.2 D-MBR-PS NFPA Power Connection...................................................................... 23

3.9 Alarm Connections ............................................................................................................... 23

3.9.1 Alarm Connector Pinout .......................................................................................... 24

3.9.2 Load Restrictions ..................................................................................................... 24

3.9.3 Summary Alarms Trigger Criteria ............................................................................ 25

3.9.4 D-MBR-PS-NFPA Installation Alarm Connections .................................................. 25

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4 Initial Setup and Commissioning ............................................................................................. 26

4.1 Open a Session to the Repeater .......................................................................................... 26

4.1.1 Connect the Repeater to the Computer .................................................................. 26

4.1.2 Configure the Computer Network Parameters ........................................................ 27

4.1.3 Login to the Repeater .............................................................................................. 29

4.2 Configuring RF Parameters and Channels .......................................................................... 30

4.2.1 Control Params Tab ................................................................................................ 30

4.3 Setting Date and Time.......................................................................................................... 34

4.4 Configuring the External Alarms .......................................................................................... 35

4.5 Setting the IP Address.......................................................................................................... 36

5 Administrative Operations ........................................................................................................ 37

5.1 User Management ................................................................................................................ 37

5.1.1 User Levels .............................................................................................................. 37

5.1.2 Viewing the List of Defined Users ........................................................................... 37

5.1.3 Adding Users ........................................................................................................... 38

5.1.4 Editing a User .......................................................................................................... 38

5.1.5 Deleting a User ........................................................................................................ 38

5.2 Repeater and Band Level Information ................................................................................. 39

5.2.1 Viewing Repeater Level Information ....................................................................... 39

5.2.2 Viewing Band Level Info .......................................................................................... 39

5.3 Configuration Files Backup/Restore ..................................................................................... 40

5.3.1 The Backup/Restore Tab ........................................................................................ 41

5.3.2 Backup of Repeater Configuration .......................................................................... 42

5.3.3 Restoring Previous Repeater Configuration ............................................................ 42

5.3.4 Uploading New Configuration File to Repeater ....................................................... 43

5.3.5 Saving Configuration File to Computer ................................................................... 43

5.4 CMU Software Upgrade ....................................................................................................... 44

6 Monitoring and Troubleshooting.............................................................................................. 47

6.1 Front Panel LED ................................................................................................................... 47

6.2 GUI Alarm Descriptions ........................................................................................................ 48

6.3 Alarms Log ........................................................................................................................... 50

Appendix A: Specifications .......................................................................................................... 51

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1 Introduction

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

an alarm is triggered

• Outer casing is painted Fire Life Safety Red

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1.1 Main Features

• Class A or B- signal booster ( based on filter setting) for SMR and public safety

networks

• Supports APCO 25 phase 1 and 2 for public safety networks

• NFPA 72-2010, Chapter 24 and IFC 510.1 Compliant

• Support of 700MHz D block for LTE network

• SMR 700MHz and 800MHz bands in a single enclosure

• RF Gain: Up to 85dB Gain

• SALC-Smart ALC mechanism to protect the digital signal booster from oscillation

and shutdown the signal booster when required

• Output Power per band: DL +30dBm; UL +24dBm

• Composite Output Power: DL +33dBm; UL +27dBm

• Web based management GUI, SNMP traps

• Patented DSP filtering™ technology

• Supports up to 12 independent filters; user programmable bandwidth /

frequency

• For SMR700: Programmable 12.5 kHz to 17MHz

• For SMR800: Programmable 12.5 kHz to 10MHz

• User-selectable adjacent channel rejection and time delay to minimize

interference

• IP65 (NEMA 4) Enclosure

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1.2 Repeater Model

ORDERING INFORMATION

Identification Description Part Number

D-MBR 3007-3008
PS NFPA AC

D-MBR 3007-3008
PS NFPA DC

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

to the Control Box

Figure 1-1. D-MBR PS NFPA Architecture

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1.4 Smart-ALC Function

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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Navigating the Web GUI Application

This section describes how to navigate the Web Management application. The Web

Access interface provides

provides access to unit level and band level options

and unit (CMU) level options corresponding to the selected tree item

control and management options

The operation buttons at the top are common to all tree items and menus.

Topology Tree Branches

The Topology Tree displays:

Communication parameters

Repeater configuration and monitoring optio

User management options

The items in the Tree Pane display the color of the most severe alarm.

Tree

Pane related to

tab

Tabs related to

Tree

item

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1.6

• Topology Tree –

• Tabs – Band

• Operation buttons –

selected

selected

the following groups of options:

Operation buttons

1.6.1

• CMU –

• 700/800 -

• Users -

NOTE:

Figure 1-3. Web GUI Overview

ns

Figure 1-4. Topology Tree

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Operation Buttons

The following Operation buttons are available.

Description / Values

Click to save changes

changes will not be saved.

Click to refresh the current screen and update the displayed

Click to reset the Web Access application. Use in case of failure

or display problems

Used to set the Repeater clock.

Shows the current access level.

Click Help to display an e

This Help is general by its nature and some features may not

Band Pane and Tabs

The upper area of each selected pane shows the tabs corresponding to that pane.

Description / Values

Displays various alarms generated by the Repeater and

enables monitoring. See section

Used for adjusting RF parameters and channel

config

section

Shows information on the current band. See section

5.2.2

Configuration files management options (configuration

files can be stored on the Repeater for access). See

section

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before exiting the screen; otherwise,

guide line for the system operation.

uration (signal level, gain and bandwidth). See

1.6.2

Item

Send

Refresh

CMU Reset

Date and Time

Admin: Admin

Help

1.6.3

–

data

-

be included.

Item

Alarms

Control and
Params

Band Info

Backup and
Restore

6.2.

4.2.

5.3.

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1.6.4 CMU Pane and Tabs

CMU Topology Tree menu items.

Item Description / Values

Axell-CMU Alarms Shows any generated external alarms .

Axell CMU Info Shows Repeater level information such as SW and HW

versions and identification number. In addition, enables
setting minimum alarm levels. See section 5.2.1

Communication
Configuration

Alarms Log

External Alarms Used to define any connected external alarms. See section

Axell-CMU SW Upgrade

Modem Direct Access N/A

Used to set communication parameters. See section 4.5.

Log of past and current alarms. See section 6.3

4.4.

Options for CMU software upgrade. See section 5.4.

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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

personnel within the area.

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2.2 Service Antenna Requirements

The Service antenna type depends on whether the Repeater is installed indoors or outdoors.

WARNINGS!!!

• The installer is held accountable for implementing the rules required for

2.2.1 Required Information

The following antenna requirements, specifications and site considerations should be
met:

• Type of installation – indoor only

• Service area type and size and characteristics

• Height

• Length and type of coaxial cable required for connecting the antenna to the Repeater

and the attenuation.

deployment.

• Good engineering practice must be used to avoid interference.

• Output power should be reduced to solve any IMD interference issues.

2.2.2 Indoor Antenna Installations

2.2.2.1 Recommended Antennas

The following describes the requirements for an omni-directional mobile used for indoor
applications.

Specifications:

• One or a combination of the following antennas can be used: Ceiling Mount Patch

antenna, Wall Mount Patch antenna, Corner Reflector.

• Choose an antenna with high side lobe attenuation which enables maximum

isolation.

• Maximum antenna gain for indoor operation 2.2dBi.

• Cable and jumper loss is at least 2dB.

• [Gain Antenna – Cable loss] should not exceed 0.2 dB

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