Carlson Wireless Technologies I-WLL-T Professional Manual

Further, all installations of the Model I WLL Trailblazer System will require
topographic analysis, site survey and link budget calculation. Therefore,
the system will require a CWT trained professional to do the installation.

Marketing and sales channels

CWT DOES NOT sell the Trailblazer PRO direct to end users. I WLL Trail­blazer PRO System will be sold only to CWT's Authorized Resellers.
Those authorized resellers are technically trained by CWT's Engineers
periodically and must follow the rules set by CWT. The Trailblazer PRO
system is designed for Long Range (15-35 miles) applications and it in­volves a complicated mandatory site survey, roof top mast installation,
high gain antennas, accurate antenna alignment, etc. Those activities can
be done ONLY by professional installers that are familiar with the FCC
regulations. CWT does not sell the Trailblazer PRO in the consumer busi­ness at all. We have no resellers in this market and we do not advertise in
consumers based publications or attend consumer oriented trade shows.
The system will be advertised in technical trade shows and magazines.

Conclusion

CWT requires professional installation for the Model I WLL Trailblazer
System in-order to provide the highest reliable system possible. We
therefore fully support the mandate for professional installation of our
complete system.

Rough alignment. This is usually easier then it would seem. Since it is a
prerequisite that you have line of sight between the two points, here are
several ideas that have worked for installers:
(1) If you can see the other unit, simply aim the units towards each other.
(2) During midday, use a mirror or compact disk to create a reflection ap­proximately towards the other site while someone watches for the flash.
(3) Plot out the path on a topography map and set the antennas using a
compass.

How close in alignment do they need to be? +/- 10 degrees will be
adequate for most paths using the 14 dB gain antenna. Certain paths that
have a low fade margin may require a more accurate setting.

Final alignment. This is usually done by connecting a standard cordless
phone to the FXS or FXO end, and then give a best guess to the direc­tion, establish a connection and rotating the antennas both right and left
noting the points where the signal disappears, (assuming that it does) and
then centering them between those cutoff points.

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Using the Trailblazer Pro with the External Antenna

PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION MANUAL

ADDENDUM for Model i-WLL-Trailblazer Pro

Caution! - Please read the sections on
Unpacking, Planning, and Installation be­fore installing this equipment

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SCOPE OF ADDENDUM

This addendum is designed to support the installation, operation and
maintenance of the 24 dBi high gain parabolic grid antenna used in con­junction with the i-WLL–Trailblazer All-Digital Remote Wireless Tele­phone Link. To avoid harm to persons or damage to the product please
ensure that you have read through the safety, unpacking and installation
sections before proceeding.

R.F. SAFETY HAZARD WARNING

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set
forth for an uncontrolled environment when installed as directed.
This equipment should be installed and operated with fix-mounted
antennas that are installed with a minimum of 2 meters of separa­tion between the antenna and all persons body during normal opera­tion

UNPACKING

Please note any damage to the box and report to shipper before opening.
The 24 dBi high gain parabolic grid antenna will arrive in one box approxi­mately 36 x 30 x 8 inches (92 x 76 x 20 cm). Small amounts of feed cable
may also be included in this box if ordered.

Upon opening the box one will find a N to N 36 inch long cable taped to
the grid reflectors which are face down with corners padded. After remov­ing the reflectors there will be a remaining box taped to the bottom. Inside
this box will be the mounting bracket, clamp and hardware, extension
tube, and dipole.

LEGAL
i-WLL, the i-WLL logo , Trailblazer, the Trailblazer logo, Carlson Wireless
USA, and the Carlson Wireless logo are registered trademarks of Carl­son Wireless Telephone Inc. Any trademarks, trade names, service
marks, or service names owned or registered by any other company and
used in this manual are the property of their respective companies. Copy­right 1999, 2000, Carlson Wireless Technologies Inc. All rights reserved.

INSTALLATION

Warning: It is the responsibility of the professional installer to ensure that
when using the outdoor antenna kits in the United States (or where FCC
rules apply), only the antenna configurations shown in the table below is
used. The use of any antenna other than those listed is expressly forbid­den in accordance to FCC rules part 15.204.

Calculating the EIRP of an External antenna

The output of the I-WLL Trailblazer radio is calibrated at the factory to +16
dBm +/- 2 dB. It is not adjustable in the field. The 36 inch LMR 400 “N” to
“N” short cable allows the Trailblazer system to be located just behind the
antenna with losses totaling approximately 2 dB. The external antenna
sold by CWT has a gain throughout the 2.4 ISM band of 24 dBi.

Using this as an example one can calculate the following:
Given a radio maximum output power of 18 dBm - interconnecting cable
losses of 2 dB = total power arriving to antenna of 16 dBm. Now adding
the 24 dB Antenna gain of 24 dB = A total Effective Rated Power of 40
dBm.

The “3 for 1” FCC rule states that for every 3 dB above 6 dB of antenna
gain you must lower the maximum RF power available to the antenna
from +30 dBm by 1 dB. In this example the antenna gain is (24 – 6) 18 dB
above 6 or (18 / 3) or 6 times 3 dB above 6 dB. Checking to see if the
transmit power meets the rule is done by subtracting 6 from +30 dB equal­ing +24 dBm. Following this guideline ensures compliance with the maxi­mum transmitter ERP allowed with the antenna provided as a system.

"Professional Installers Only :
Detached antennas, should be installed ONLY by experienced antenna
installation professionals who are familiar with local building and safety
codes and, wherever applicable, are licensed by the appropriate govern­ment regulatory authorities. Failure to do so may void the CWT product
warranty and may expose the end user to legal and financial liabilities."
"Regulations regarding maximum antenna gains vary from country to
country. It is the responsibility of the end user to operate within the limits
of these regulations and to ensure that the professional installer is aware

Antenna

Type

Patch 13.8 24 102.3 0.14 2

Grid 24 251.2 233.9 0.67 2

Gain (dBi) Gain Nu-

meric

Peak output

power

RF Exposure

distance (m)

Minimum RF ex-

posure dist. (m)

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