Comba Telecom RX4122 B User Manual

CriticalPoint Public Safety BDA

UHF PUBLIC SAFETY BI-DIRECTIONAL AMPLIFIER

USER MANUAL

Public Safety BDA RX-4122 Class A & Class B

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Comba Telecom Ltd.

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Section

Page

0.1 CONTENTS

0.1 CONTENTS ................................................................................................................................. 3

0.2 INDEX TO FIGURES AND TABLES ......................................................................................... 5

0.3 HISTORY ..................................................................................................................................... 6

0.4 GLOSSARY OF TERMS ............................................................................................................ 7

0.5 SAFETY NOTICES AND ADMONISHMENTS ......................................................................... 8

1 GENERAL INFORMATION ................................................................ ........................................ 9

2 EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION .................................................................................................. 10

2.1 FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM ........................................................................................... 10

2.2 EQUIPMENT LAYOUT ................................................................ ............................................. 11

2.3 EQUIPMENT CONSTITUTION ................................................................................................ 12

3 INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................................... 13

3.1 WARNINGS AND ALERTS ................................................................ ...................................... 13

3.2 SITE PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS .................................................................................... 14

3.2.1 SITE PLANNING ....................................................................................................................... 14

3.2.2 INSTALLATION CHECKLIST................................................................................................... 15

3.3 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES ............................................................................................. 16

3.3.1 GOODS INWARDS INSPECTION........................................................................................... 16

3.3.2 TOOLS ....................................................................................................................................... 16

3.3.3 PREPARATION ......................................................................................................................... 16

3.3.4 WALL MOUNTING .................................................................................................................... 17

3.3.5 DRIP-LOOP ............................................................................................................................... 17

3.4 EQUIPMENT CONNECTORS ................................................................................................. 18

3.4.1 PS BDA CONNECTORS .......................................................................................................... 18

3.4.2 PS BDA LED Indicators ............................................................................................................ 20

3.4.3 GROUNDING CONNECTION .................................................................................................. 20

3.4.4 RF CABLE CONNECTION ................................ ....................................................................... 20

3.4.5 ETHERNET CONNECTION ..................................................................................................... 20

3.4.6 DRY CONTACT CABLE CONNECTION ................................................................................ 21

4 COMMISSIONING .................................................................................................................... 23

4.1 PRE-COMMISSIONING TASKS .............................................................................................. 23

4.2 COMMISSIONING PROCEDURE ........................................................................................... 24

5 WEB GUI ................................................................................................................................... 26

5.1 WEB GUI CONNECTION ......................................................................................................... 26

5.2 WEB GUI INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................... 27

5.2.1 [DEVICES] ................................................................................................................................. 27

5.2.2 [COMMISSIONING] .................................................................................................................. 29

5.2.3 [FIRMWARE] ............................................................................................................................. 29

5.2.4 [MANAGEMENT]....................................................................................................................... 31

5.3 COMMISSIONING PROCEDURE ........................................................................................... 41

6 MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................ ........................ 48

7 APPENDICES ........................................................................................................................... 49

7.1 APPENDIX A: ............................................................................................................................ 49

7.2 APPENDIX B: TOOLS .............................................................................................................. 51

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7.3 APPENDIX C: DECLARATION OF HARMFUL SUBSTANCES AND CONTENT ............... 52

7.4 APPENDIX D: RMA (RETURN MATERIAL AUTHORIZATION) ........................................... 53

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0.2 INDEX TO FIGURES AND TABLES

Figure 1: Front, Side and Bottom Views of the PS BDA Enclosure ................................................................ 9

Figure 2: PS BDA Functional Block Diagram ............................................................................................... 10

Figure 3: Layout of the PS BDA .................................................................................................................. 11

Figure 4: Mounting Rack Overview ................................ ............................................................................. 16

Figure 5: PS BDA Wall Mounting ................................................................................................................ 17

Figure 6: Equipment Connectors................................................................................................................. 18

Figure 7: Commissioning Procedure ........................................................................................................... 24

Figure 8: Input IP Address .......................................................................................................................... 26

Figure 9: Input Domain Name ..................................................................................................................... 26

Figure 10: Input User Name and Password ................................................................................................. 26

Figure 11: Web GUI Main Screen ............................................................................................................... 27

Figure 12: Overview Screen........................................................................................................................ 27

Figure 13: 400MHz Screen 1 ...................................................................................................................... 28

Figure 14: 400MHz Screen 2 ...................................................................................................................... 28

Figure 15: 400MHz Screen ......................................................................................................................... 29

Figure 16: [Commissioning] Screen ............................................................................................................ 29

Figure 17: [Firmware] Screen – MCU Firmware Upgrade ............................................................................ 30

Figure 18: [Firmware] Screen – Firmware Swap .......................................................................................... 30

Figure 19: [Firmware] Screen – Module Update ................................................................ .......................... 30

Figure 20: [Management] Screen ................................................................................................................ 31

Figure 21: Management – Import & Export .................................................................................................. 32

Figure 22: Management – IP Setting ........................................................................................................... 33

Figure 23: Management – Comm. Setting ................................................................................................... 34

Figure 24: Management – Security ................................................................ ............................................. 35

Figure 25: Modify Password........................................................................................................................ 36

Figure 26: Management – Device Reset ..................................................................................................... 36

Figure 27: Management – Device Info ........................................................................................................ 37

Figure 28: Management – Isolation ............................................................................................................. 37

Figure 29: Management – RF Setting ......................................................................................................... 38

Figure 30: Management – Alarm Setting ................................................................................................ ..... 38

Figure 31: Management – Report ............................................................................................................... 39

Figure 32: Management – Alarm Log .......................................................................................................... 39

Figure 33: Management – Clear History Alarm ............................................................................................ 40

Figure 34: Commissioning Procedure – Start .............................................................................................. 41

Figure 35: Commissioning Procedure – Site Info. Setting ............................................................................ 41

Figure 36: Device Information Setting ......................................................................................................... 42

Figure 37: Device Sub Band Setting-Class A .............................................................................................. 42

Figure 38: Channel parameters setting-Class A ................................................................ .......................... 43

Figure 39: Device sub-band setting-Class B................................................................................................ 44

Figure 40: Commissioning Procedure – Isolation Detection ......................................................................... 44

Figure 41: Commissioning Procedure – Isolation Detection Confirm ............................................................ 45

Figure 42: Commissioning Procedure – Isolation Detection Failed .............................................................. 45

Figure 43: Commissioning Procedure – Isolation Detection Finish ............................................................... 46

Figure 44: Commissioning Procedure – Center Frequency Setting .............................................................. 46

Figure 45: Commissioning Procedure – Channel Number Setting ............................................................... 46

Figure 46: Commissioning Procedure – Finish ............................................................................................ 47

Table 1: Equipment Connectors .................................................................................................................. 19

Table 2: LED Indicators .............................................................................................................................. 20

Table 3: Pin Definition of Dry Contact Cable ............................................................................................... 21

Table 4: Commissioning Task Explanation .................................................................................................. 25

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0.3 HISTORY

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Abbreviation

Definition

ALC

Automatic Level Control

ATT

Attenuator

BTS

Base Transceiver Station

Channel

CSA

Cross Sectional Area

Decibel

dBm

Decibels relative to 1 milliwatt

Downlink

Donor Terminal

DPX

Duplexer

Frequency Selection

Hertz

Identification

Intermediate Frequency

LNA

Low Noise Amplifier

LOS

Line-of-Sight

MCU

Main Control Unit

MHz

Megahertz

Mobile Terminal

MTBF

Mean Time Between Failures

Noise Figure

OMC

Operation & Maintenance Center

OMT

Operation & Maintenance Terminal

Power Amplifier

PLL

Phase Locked Loop

PSU

Power Supply Unit

Radio Frequency

SMA

Sub-Miniature A Connector

Uplink

VAC

Volts Alternating Current

VDC

Volts Direct Current

VSWR

Voltage Standing Wave Ratio

0.4 GLOSSARY OF TERMS

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0.5 SAFETY NOTICES AND ADMONISHMENTS

This document contains safety notices in accordance with appropriate standards. In the interests of conformity with the territory standards for the country concerned, the equivalent territorial admonishments are also shown.

Any installation, adjustment, maintenance and repair of the equipment must only be carried out by trained, authorized personnel. At all times, personnel must comply with any safety notices and instructions.

Specific hazards are indicated by symbol labels on or near the affected parts of the equipment. The labels conform to international standards, are triangular in shape, and are colored black on a yellow background. An informative text label may accompany the symbol label.

Hazard labeling is supplemented by safety notices in the appropriate equipment manual. These notices contain additional information on the nature of the hazard and may also specify precautions.

Note: The grantee is not responsible for any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance. Such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

For compliance with the general population RF exposure limits, each individual antenna used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance greater than 60.62cm or more from all persons during normal operation and must not be co-located with any other antenna for meeting RF exposure requirements.

Warning Notices:

These draw the attention of personnel to hazards that may cause death or injury to the operator or others. Examples of use are cases of high voltage, laser emission, toxic substances, point of high temperature, etc.

WARNING. This is NOT a CONSUMER device. It is designed for installation by FCC LICENSEES and QUALIFIED INSTALLERS. You MUST have an FCC LICENSE or express consent of an FCC Licensee to operate this device. The PS BDA can be configured as Class A or 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.

Alert: These draw the attention of personnel to hazards that may cause damage to the equipment. An example of use is the case of static electricity hazard.

Caution notices may also be used in the handbook to draw attention to matters that do not constitute a risk of causing damage to the equipment but where there is a possibility of seriously impairing its performance, e.g. by mishandling or gross maladjustment. Warnings and Cautions within the main text do not incorporate labels and may be in shortened form.

Disconnection of the 2 RF connectors may cause damage to the equipment when power is on. The application antenna and RF cable are not provided.

WARNING!

Use only authorized and approved antennas, cables and/or coupling devices! The use of unapproved antennas, cables or coupling devices could cause damage and may be of violation of FCC regulations. The use of unapproved antennas, cables and/or coupling devices is illegal under FCC regulations and may subject the user to fine. End of Section

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1 GENERAL INFORMATION

The RX-4122 is a new digital public safety Bi-Directional repeater (hereafter referred to as PS BDA) designed to protect the lives of first responders and building occupants. Through the use of digital filtering technology, the RX-4122 helps eliminate adjacent channel interference to allow band selectivity and support 400MHz rebanding.

Main Features

 PS UHF 400MHz.  Support 32 channels total (Class A) or dual sub-bands(Class B).  Channel selective or band selective, software programmable.  Auto diagnostic.  Uplink squelch, per channel (Class A).  User adjustable gain control (AGC), UL and DL independent per channel.  Built in isolation testing (Mandatory prior to commissioning the PS BDA).  Easy commissioning and setup via Web-based GUI.  Weatherproof enclosure, IP65/NEMA4X.  Fully compliant with the 2016 NFPA 1221 Code, FCC and UL standard.  Low power consumption: less than 85W  Weight: 77 lbs (not including mounting bracket and duplexers)  Alarming output to supervised circuits for: antenna failure, signal booster failure, and etc.

The following figure shows the enclosure of the PS BDA.

Figure 1: Front, Side and Bottom Views of the PS BDA Enclosure

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Mobile

Ant

Donor

Ant

Mobile

Power Supply

Alarm

Indicator

Main Control Unit

OMT

LAN

BTS

DL Subband 01

BIAS

Tee

DL Subband 02

DL_01

DL_02

UL_01

UL_02

DL_01

DL_02

UL Subband 01

UL Subband 02

UL_01

UL_02

Digital

Integrated

module

LNA

DL_01

DL_02

LNA

UL_01

UL_02

DL_01

DL_02

UL_01

UL_02

2 EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION

2.1 FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM

Figure 2: PS BDA Functional Block Diagram

In the downlink path, the BTS signals are received by the donor antenna of the repeater. After the circulator, the signals are sent to downlink filter and then the LNA module for pre-amplification and to the digital RF integrated module for digital filtering and frequency conversion. Then the DL signals will be sent to the downlink PA to amplify power, and filter via downlink filter, the circulator, and last, the signals are transmitted at the MT port to the service antenna.

In the uplink path, the mobile signals are received by the service antenna. After the circulator, the signals are sent to uplink filter, and then to LNA, digital integrated module for digital filtering, then to the PA for power amplification and to the uplink filter, the circulator, after that, the uplink signals are sent to the donor antenna for transmission back to the BTS.

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黑色开关

避雷器

DL FilterUL Filter

/DL INMT/DL OUT UL IN UL OUT

Front Side of 3rd Layer (Passive Unit)

Back Side of 2nd Layer

Front Side of 2nd Layer (Passive Unit)

Loop

Circulator

UL Filter DL Filter

DL FilterUL Filter

PSU

Distribution Board

MCU

+28V

+28V GND

RF OUT

RF IN

+28V GND

RF OUT

RF IN

DL PA

Digital Integrated Module

+28V

Ref IN

LNA1 OUT

LNA1 IN

LNA2 IN

LNA2 OUT

UL IN

UL OUT

DL OUT

DL IN

UL PA

OUT4

IN4

OUT3IN3OUT2

IN2

OUT1

IN1

LAN

RUN ALM

PWR

OMT

2.2 EQUIPMENT LAYOUT

Shown below is the internal layout of the PS BDA.

Figure 3: Layout of the PS BDA

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2.3 EQUIPMENT CONSTITUTION

The typical PS BDA unit consists of the following components:

Downlink Power Amplifier (DPA): It provides power amplification for DL branches. Uplink Power Amplifier (UPA): It provides power amplification for UL branches. Main Control Unit (MCU): The MCU is used to monitor and control the operation of the repeater. It also

provides the communication interface for remote control and status indication. LED indicators provide the operation status of the MCU.

Downlink Filter: The filter is used to restrain the uplink signals to achieve a better isolation between downlink path and uplink path, to make sure the device can work in a normal duplex mode.

Uplink Filter: The filter is used to restrain the downlink signals to achieve a better isolation between downlink path and uplink path, to make sure the device can work in a normal duplex mode.

Digital Integrated Module: Consists of RF module, digital process module and monitoring modules. The RF module amplifies and converts the RF signal to IF signal. The Digital process module converts the IF signal into baseband signal via AD conversion and extraction, and filtering. After that, the IF signal will be amplified and converted to an RF signal by the RF module for RF filtering and amplification. The Monitoring module monitors and controls the system parameters and it is the interface for both remote monitoring and local commissioning, and at the same time control the charge and discharge of the backup battery.

Power Supply Unit (PSU): The PSU converts the input voltage into a stable DC supply to provide power for the internal functional modules.

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3 INSTALLATION

3.1 WARNINGS AND ALERTS

Radio Frequency Energies

There may be situations, particularly for workplace environments near high-powered RF sources, where recommended limits for safe exposure of human beings to RF energy could be exceeded. In such cases, restrictive measures or actions may be necessary to ensure the safe use of RF energy.

High Voltage

The equipment has been designed and constructed to prevent, as far as reasonably practicable danger. Any work activity on or near equipment involving installation, operation or maintenance must be, as far as reasonable, free from danger.

Where there is a risk of damage to electrical systems involving adverse weather, extreme temperatures, wet, corrosive or dirty conditions, flammable or explosive atmospheres, the system must be suitably installed to prevent danger.

Protective Earthing

Equipment provided for the purpose of protecting individuals from electrical risk must be suitable for the purpose and properly maintained and used.

Handling Precautions

This covers a range of activities including lifting, lowering, pushing, pulling, carrying, moving, holding or restraining an object, animal or person from the equipment. It also covers activities that require the use of force or effort, such as pulling a lever, or operating power tools.

Where some of the abovementioned activities are required, the equipment must be handled with care to avoid being damaged.

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)

Observe standard precautions for handling ESD-sensitive devices. Assume that all solid-state electronic devices are ESD-sensitive. Ensure the use of a grounded wrist strap or equivalent while working with ESD-sensitive devices. Transport, store, and handle ESD-sensitive devices in static-safe environments.

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3.2 SITE PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS

3.2.1 SITE PLANNING

Site Considerations

Outdoor equipment are designed to be waterproof, rainproof, and with snow protection. Temporary protection should be taken when the equipment enclosure is opened for installation or maintenance in an outdoor environment. The equipment must not be opened for installation or maintenance in bad weather (e.g. gale, storm rainfall, extreme temperatures and high humidity)

Installation Location

Mounting surface shall be capable of supporting the weight of the equipment. In order to avoid electromagnetic interference, a proper mounting location must be selected to minimize

interference from electromagnetic sources such as large electrical equipment.

Environmental

Humidity has an adverse effect on the reliability of the equipment. It is recommended to install the equipment in locations having stable temperature and unrestricted air-flow.

The installation location for the product should be well ventilated. The equipment has been designed to operate at the temperature range and humidity level as stated in the product specifications in the datasheet.

Direct sun light exposure to the equipment should be avoided. Provide additional shelter if necessary.

Power Supply

The power supply unit (PSU) provides power to all modules within the equipment. Depending on the product variant, it is recommended that the PSU be operated on a dedicated circuit breaker or fused circuit.

Grounding Requirement

Verify that the equipment has been well grounded. This includes antennas and all cables connected to the system. Ensure lightning protection for the antennas is properly grounded.

Cable Routing

Depending on equipment configuration, a variety of types of cables are required. Where applicable, ensure cables are properly routed and secured so that they are not damaged.

Manual Handling

During transportation and installation, take necessary handling precautions to avoid potential physical injury to the installation personnel and the equipment.

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3.2.2 INSTALLATION CHECKLIST

 Working space available for installation and maintenance for each mounting arrangement. Ensure

unrestricted airflow.

 Ensure earth ground point is within reach of the ground wire.  Ensure a power source is within reach of the power cord and the power source has sufficient capacity.  Where appropriate, ensure unused RF connectors are terminated.  Do not locate the equipment near large transformers or motors that may cause electromagnetic

interference.

 Reduce signal loss in feeder cable by minimizing the length and number of RF connections.  Ensure VSWR of antennas system < 1.5:1.  Ensure equipment will be operated within the stated environment (see datasheet)  Observe handling of all cables to prevent damage. Donor antenna should have a narrow beamwidth and

positioned in line-of-sight (LOS) to the donor BTS site so that the donor signal level is maximized. This allows the use of minimum gain to achieve the maximum DL output power. The UL gain is typically set lower than or equal to the DL gain to minimize noise interference to the donor BTS

 Service antennas should be selected based on the type of service area, e.g., indoor antenna for indoor

application, and panel antenna for outdoor application.

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3.3 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES

3.3.1 GOODS INWARDS INSPECTION

 Verify the number of packages received against the packing list.  Check all packages for external damage; report any external damage to the shipping courier. If there is

damage, a shipping agent should be present before unpacking and inspecting the contents because damage during transit is the responsibility of the agent.

 Open and check each package against the packing list. If any items are missing, contact Comba.  Do not remove items from anti-static packing until ready for installation. If damage is discovered at the

time of installation, contact the shipping agent.

3.3.2 TOOLS

See Appendix A for a full list of the recommended tools required for installation and routine maintenance.

3.3.3 PREPARATION

 Wall mounting with the masonry bolts supplied, which make use of the outer holes.

Figure 4: Mounting Rack Overview

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Mounting Rack

Expansion Bolt M10X110

Chassis

M8X25,Hexagon Head, Flat Gasket,Pad

Pylons Screw

Wall

3.3.4 WALL MOUNTING

 Drill four holes on the wall using the position of four holes on the mounting rack as a guide. Fix the

mounting rack to the wall using four masonry bolts (M10x110mm).

 Install the Mounting Rack to the wall.  Hang the equipment and secure the enclosure to the mounting rack.

3.3.5 DRIP-LOOP

Comba recommends that every horizontal cable entry to the equipment forms a 'U' before its entry to the equipment. Water on the cable will drip down at the bottom of the loop and will not accumulate at the equipment connectors.

Figure 5: PS BDA Wall Mounting

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