Bird Technologies 61-70-50 User Manual

Signal Booster II

UHF Series

Mission Critical Reliability for In-building Coverage . . .

The Bird® Signal Booster II provides Public Safety grade reliability and coverage in disadvantaged RF locations for First
Responders, Public Safety/Governmental agencies and Private System Users. Reliable RF coverage is gained in basements,
parking garages, correctional facilities, courthouses, hospitals, malls and schools. Other challenging environments
covered by the Signal Booster II product include subways and rapid transit systems, airports, stadiums/arenas, high-rise
buildings and large private enterprise facilities and campuses.

Whether you are on the front line and depend on a reliable communication system or you are the systems integrator responsible
for implementing a dependable system, this new compact design facilitates installation and system optimization for rock
solid operation via a simple man-machine interface. Imbedded features for ease of initial setup include decoupled test
points for signal level detection, menu driven gain setting, front panel LED monitors for amplifier and power status, and an
at-a-glance LED bar graph to indicate relative level of Output Level Control (OLC). Additionally, this product offers a unique
on-board OLC DataLog feature that archives a User Signal Profile to facilitate optimum system configuration and performance.

Output Level Control (OLC) Circuit Monitors and Controls RF Output
Power

} Maintains maximum required output power while preventing damage

and excessive emissions per FCC requirements

} Easy-to-read LED bar graph
} Unique OLC DataLog feature facilitates system maintenance and optimization

Decoupled RF Test Points For Simplied Service

} Allow fast system measurements in both uplink and downlink directions
} Monitor signals for performance optimization
} Integrated design facilitates non-intrusive measurements

Secure, Non-Vented NEMA Enclosure Suitable for Extreme Indoor
and Outdoor Environments

Simple setup is achieved Via an Integral, Intuitive Web Browser
User Interface

} No Tools Required

Optional Features Available

} Comm Card II for remote communications and control
} Fiber optic link interface*
} Redundant PA conguration*
} -48 VDC input*
} Automatic Voice / Pager Dialer

DC Backup Interface Accepts +24 to +27 VDC and optional -48 VDC

*Contact Factory for these models

TX RX Systems Brand

Microprocessor Controlled Fault Monitoring and Alarming
Ensures Reliable Operation and Flexible Conguration

} Control system continuously monitors parameters including voltage,

current, temperature and OLC activity

} LEDs on each module quickly annunciate source of fault

} Simple, back-lit liquid crystal display (LCD) and switch control

} Fault triggers annunciation on panel, alarm contact closure and

internal recording of failed subsystem

Card Cage Modularity

} Easy “slide-in” replacement process
} Facilitates ease of service and system conguration

High Performance Bandpass Filters

} Congured to customer requirements and addresses many

specications requiring custom passbands

} Standard models available with a variety of passbands*

Programmable Gain Setting

} Ease of initial conguration via front panel
} When used in conjunction with OLC DataLog, simplies post

installation adjustments

Three Major Gain Ranges Available

} Low:+ 45 dB, Medium:+ 60 dB, High:+ 80 dB

Signal Booster II

UHF Series

SPECIFICATIONS

Frequency Range See chart below

Passbands See chart below

Minimum Gain (dB)*

(depending on model)

+45 dB
+60 dB
+80 dB

Gain Adjustment Programmable attenuation,

0-30 dB, 0.5 dB steps

3rd Order Output Intercept Point +54 dBm minimum, with no

attenuation

Maximum Input Level 0 dBm

RF Sampler PA Output sampler (-30 dB)

Operating Temperature Rang -30°C to +50° C

Nominal impedance 50 ohms, <1.5:1 VSWR

Input/Output connectors N female

RF Sampler Connectors BNC female

AC Power Input 100-240 VAC; 50-60 Hz

DC Input Voltage +24 to +27 VDC

-48 VDC optional

SignalBoosterII_UHF-9262013

30303 Aurora Rd. Solon, OH 44139 866.695.4569 www.bird-technologies.com

Maximum Output Power 32 dBm (single carrier)

Noise Figure (without attenuation)

61-65-50

61-70-50, 61-71-50, 61-72-50

8 dB max for narrow BW
3 dB max for wide BW
8 dB max for Medium Gain,
High Gain (Head end)
11 dB max for Low Gain (in Line)

Propagation Delay <0.5 μs

Unit Power Consumption (AC/DC) <150 VA

Housing** Painted Steel NEMA, Stainless

Steel NEMA 4X, 19 inch Rack
Mount

FCC Certication*** EZZ5PI616550

Industry Canada Certication*** 1940A-PI616550

617050, 617150, 617250 SERIES SIGNAL BOOSTER II MODEL MATRIX

Model Number Frequency Range Passbands Min. Guardband Nominal Size Net Weight

61-70-50-X0.15-XX 450-470 MHz 0.15 MHz 4.85 MHz 30” x 24” x 12” 130 lbs
61-70-50-X0.5-XX 450-470 MHz 0.5 MHz 4.5 MHz 30” x 24” x 12” 130 lbs
61-70-50-X0.75-XX 450-470 MHz 0.75 MHz 4.25 MHz 30” x 24” x 12” 130 lbs
61-70-50-X1.0-XX 450-470 MHz 1.0 MHz 4.0 MHz 30” x 24” x 12” 130 lbs
61-70-50-X1.25-XX 450-470 MHz 1.25 MHz 3.75 MHz 30” x 24” x 12” 130 lbs
61-70-50-X2.0-XX 450-470 MHz 2.0 MHz 3.0 MHz 30” x 24” x 12” 210 lbs
61-71-50-X0.15-XX 470-490 MHz 0.15 MHz 2.85 MHz 30” x 24” x 12” 130 lbs
61-71-50-X0.5-XX 470-490 MHz 0.5 MHz 2.5 MHz 30” x 24” x 12” 130 lbs
61-71-50-X0.75-XX 470-490 MHz 0.75 MHz 2.25 MHz 30” x 24” x 12” 130 lbs
61-72-50-X0.15-XX 488-512 MHz 0.15 MHz 2.85 MHz 30” x 24” x 12” 130 lbs
61-72-50-X0.5-XX 488-512 MHz 0.5 MHz 2.5 MHz 30” x 24” x 12” 130 lbs
61-72-50-X0.75-XX 488-512 MHz 0.75 MHz 2.25 MHz 30” x 24” x 12” 130 lbs

616550 SERIES SIGNAL BOOSTER II MODEL MATRIX

Model Number Frequency Range Passbands Min. Guardband Nominal Size Net Weight

61-65-50-X0.8-XX 406-430 MHz 0.8 MHz 4.0 MHz 30” x 24” x 12” 130 lbs
61-65-50-X1.0-XX 406-430 MHz 1.0 MHz 4.0 MHz 30” x 24” x 12” 130 lbs
61-65-50-X2.0-XX 406-430 MHz 2.0 MHz 3.0 MHz 30” x 24” x 12” 130 lbs
61-65-50-X3.0-XX 406-430 MHz 3.0 MHz 4.0 MHz 30” x 24” x 12” 130 lbs
61-65-50-X5.0-XX 406-430 MHz 5.0 MHz 5.0 MHz 30” x 24” x 12” 130 lbs

* X = Gain A=80 dB, B=60 dB, C=45 dB
** XX = Housing Options G1: Painted Steel NEMA 4, G2: Stainless Steel NEMA 4X, RM: 19 inch Rack Mount (Frequencies MUST be provided with order).

Model Number Example 61-70-50-A0.15-G1
*** Class B Type Booster. Type Acceptance under FCC Rules Part 90 and Industry Canada Certication Part RSS-131.

Please Contact Factory 716.549.4700 for non-standard congurations with custom frequency, windows and bandwidth.