Glossary of Terms .....................................................................................................................................................7
Key to AFL RF Module Drawing Symbols.............................................................................................................8
1.1Earthing of Equipment................................................................................................................................9
6.1Initial Installation Record .........................................................................................................................63
7.1.5Checking service ......................................................................................................................................66
7.1.6Service Support ........................................................................................................................................66
7.2Tools & Test Equipment............................................................................................................................66
7.3Care of Modules .........................................................................................................................................67
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 EnhancerA Radio Frequency (RF) amplifier which can simultaneously
amplify and re-broadcast Mobile Station (MS) and Base
Transceiver Station (BTS) signals.
Band SelectiveRepeaterA Cell Enhancer designed for operation on a range of channels
within a specified frequency band.
Channel Selective
RepeaterA Cell Enhancer, designed for operation on specified channel(s)
within a specified frequency band. Channel frequencies may be
factory set, remotely set by computer, or on-site programmable.
BTSBase Transceiver Station
C/NRCarrier-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
EMCElectromagnetic Compatibility
GNDGround
DCDirect Current
ACAlternating Current
IDIdentification Number
OIP3Output Third Order Intercept Point = RF
+(C/I)/2
out
LEDLight Emitting Diode
M.S.Mobile Station
N/ANot Applicable
N/CNo Connection
NFNoise Figure
RFRadio Frequency
RxReceiver
TxTransmitter
S/NSerial Number
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Key to AFL RF Module Drawing Symbols
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1.SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
1.1Earthing of Equipment
Cell Enhancers supplied from the mains must be connected to grounded outlets and earthed in
conformity with appropriate local, national and international electricity supply and safety
regulations.
1.2Electric 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.
1.3RF Radiation Hazard
RF radiation, (especially at UHF frequencies) arising from transmitter outputs connected to
AFL’s equipment, must be considered a safety hazard.
This condition might only occur in the event of cable disconnection, or because a ‘spare’
output has been left unterminated. Either of these conditions would impair the system’s
efficiency. No investigation should be carried out until all RF power sources have been
removed. This would always be a wise precaution, despite the severe mismatch between the
impedance of an N type connector at 50, and that of free space at 377, which would
severely mitigate against the efficient radiation of RF power. Radio frequency burns could
also be a hazard, if any RF power carrying components were to be carelessly touched!
Antenna positions should be chosen to comply with requirements (both local & statutory)
regarding exposure of personnel to RF radiation. When connected to an antenna, the unit is
capable of producing RF field strengths, which may exceed guideline safe values especially if
used with antennas having appreciable gain. In this regard the use of directional antennas
with backscreens and a strict site rule that personnel must remain behind the screen while the
RF power is on, is strongly recommended.
Where the equipment is used near power lines, or in association with temporary masts not
having lightning protection, the use of a safety earth connected to the case-earthing bolt is
strongly advised.
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1.4Chemical 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.
1.5Emergency Contact Numbers
The AFL Quality Department can be contacted on:
Telephone +44 (0)1494 777000
Fax+44 (0)1494 777002
e-mailqa@aerial.co.uk
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2.OVERVIEW/SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
The AFL Channel Selective Cell Enhancer is a 2-way on-band repeater. Various models are
available to cover frequency bands from 50MHz to 3000MHz. Its main sphere of
applications is in urban areas where the topology is such that shadows occur in the
propagation pattern (for example within large buildings, conference centres and tunnels,
etc.,)
The Channel Selective Cell Enhancer is a 4-port device with direct connection to two
antennas, a highly directional Yagi or similar aligned towards the base site (for the nine
downlink channels) and a dedicated uplink antenna for the mobiles. The frequency bands
that are passed by the Cell Enhancer are set as per the specific customer requirements.
AFL manufacture a wide range of Cell Enhancers, configured for each customer's specific
requirements. Two basic physical variants are available, a rack mounted version to fit in a
standard 19" rack and an environmentally sealed wall mounted version which requires no
further enclosure.
The rack-mounted version is supplied in this instance in 5 shelf units. Each shelf/tray unit
containing active modules has a ‘D.C. on’ indicator on the front panel and the PSU (in the
downlink amplifier shelf) also has an ‘A.C. on’ indicator.
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3.SPECIFICATION
3.19 Channel Channelised Cell Enhancer 50-025301 Parts Lists
3.1.1 VTA-Downlink Duplexer Shelf 50-025302 Parts List
02-0112046P TETRA C/L FILT (NARROW) SMA2
02-0134016P CL FLTR(0.5 min BW)LARGE SMA ASSY2
19-0010214U 19" UNIT 400 DEEP CHASSIS + BKT1
19-0010244U 19" UNIT FRONT PANEL FAB1
91-020004N JACK PANEL UT-1416
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3.1.2 VTA Downlink Amplifier Shelf 50-025303 Parts List
3.1.3 VTA Downlink Channel Shelf 50-025304 Parts List
05-002603UHF 3dB SPLITTER SMA2
05-0033024 WAY SPLITTER GSM 900MHz4
05-0034014 WAY SPLITTER LOW POWER4
17-002101CHANNEL CONTROL MODULE3
17-003022MODULE PATTERNED LEAVE8
17-003023SUBRACK SIDE PANEL4
17-003024SUBRACK REAR BRACKET8
17-003025BOTTOM MODULE GUIDE8
17-003028MODULE SQUARE LEAVE8
17-003029TOP MODULE GUIDE8
17-010601CHAN MOD 480MHz, 15kHz B/W9
97-000002BLACK MODULE CAGE RUNNER16
97-600001SUBRACK FRONT HORIZ4
97-600002SUBRACK M2.5 STD TAP4
3.1.4 VTA Uplink Duplexer Shelf 50-025305 Parts List
02-0112046P TETRA C/L FILT (NARROW) SMA2
02-0134016P CL FLTR(0.5 min BW)LARGE SMA ASSY2
19-0010214U 19" UNIT 400 DEEP CHASSIS + BKT1
19-0010244U 19" UNIT FRONT PANEL FAB1
91-020004N JACK PANEL UT-1416
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3.1.5 VTA Uplink Amplifier Shelf 50-025306 Parts List
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.
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.
The 3dB Splitter/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 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.
5.2.2.2 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
frequency at both input and output.
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5.2.3 Low Noise Amplifier (11-006102)
5.2.3.1 Description
The 15dB gain low noise amplifier used in the unit is a double stage solid-state low noise
amplifier. Class A circuitry is used throughout 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 a failure, then the complete amplifier should be replaced.
5.2.3.2 Technical Specification
PARAMETERSPECIFICATION
Frequency range:380-500MHz
Bandwidth:<150MHz
Gain:15.5dB ±0.5dB
1dB compression point:31dBm
IP3:46dBm
I/O return loss:>18dB
Noise figure:<1.3dB
Supply requirement:10 – 24V, DC
Consumption:510-540mA @ (10 – 24V)
storage:-20°C to +55°CTemperature
range
operation:-40°C to +70°
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