Dekolink Wireless CSRESMR25W90 installation manual

© Dekolink Wireless Ltd.—All Rights Reserved Revision 1.0

ABOUT THIS MANUAL

This Product Manual provides the following information:

A description of the iDEN Repeater •

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A functional description of the Repeater

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A description of its main modules

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Procedures for setup, configuration and checking the
proper functioning of the iDEN Repeater

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Maintenance and troubleshooting procedures

TO WHOM IT IS INTENDED:

This Product Manual is intended for experienced technicians and engineers. It is
assumed that the customers installing, operating, and maintaining Dekolink iDEN
Repeaters are familiar with the basic functionality of repeaters.

DEKOLINK WIRELESS LTD. PRODUCT MANUAL IDEN REPEATER

NOTICE

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The material herein is proprietary to Dekolink Wireless Ltd. Any unauthorized
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Contents herein are current as of the date of publication. Dekolink Wireless Ltd.
reserves the right to change the contents without prior notice. The information
furnished by Dekolink Wireless Ltd. in this document is believed to be accurate
and reliable. However, Dekolink Wireless Ltd. assumes no responsibility for its
use. In no event shall Dekolink Wireless Ltd. be liable for any damage resulting
from loss of data, loss of use, or loss of profits and Dekolink Wireless Ltd. 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.

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The remedies provided herein are the Buyer’s sole and exclusive remedies.
Dekolink Wireless Ltd. shall not be viable for any direct, incidental, or
consequential damages, whether based on contract, tort, or any legal theory.

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Dekolink Wireless Ltd. – Elisra Group

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SAFETY WARNINGS AND ADMONISHMENTS

Throughout this manual, important safety warnings and admonishments are included to
warn of possible hazards to persons or equipment. A safety warning identifies a possible
hazard and then describes what may happen if the hazard is not avoided. The safety
warnings – in the form of Dangers, Warnings and Cautions must be followed at all
times. These warnings are flagged by the use of a warning icon, usually the triangular
alert icon seen below. The exclamation point within the triangular alert icon is intended
to warn the operator or service personnel of operation and maintenance from factors
elating to the product and its operating environment, which could pose a safety hazard.

GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS CONCERNING USE OF THIS SYSTEM

Always observe standard safety precautions during installation, operation and
maintenance of this product. Only a qualified and authorized personnel should carry out
adjustment, maintenance or repairs to the components of this equipment.

Danger: Electrical Shock

This equipment is usually installed outdoors. Wet conditions increase the
potential for receiving an electric shock when installing or using electrically
powered equipment. To prevent electrical shock when installing or modifying
the system power wiring, disconnect the wiring at the power source before
working with uninsulated wires or terminals.

Caution: RF Exposure

Installation of an antenna must comply with the FCC RF exposure
requirements. Refer to paragraph 4.2.

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LOSSARY

The following is a list of abbreviations and terms used throughout this document.

Abbreviation/Term Definition

AGC

ALC
ATR

DAS

DL

Downlink

Automatic Gain Control
Automatic Level Control
Acceptance Test Report
Distributed Antenna System
Downlink
The path covered from the Base Transceiver

Station (BTS) to the subscribers/service area
via the repeater

ESD

iDEN

IP3

MN

NMT

PLL

POTS

RF

RMT

SALC

SQE

UL

Uplink

Electro-Static Discharge
Integrated Digital Enhanced Network
Intermediate Frequency

IF

Third order Intercept Point
Model Number
Network Management Tool
Phased Locked Loop
Plain Old Telephone System
Radio Frequency
Repeater Management Tool
Smart-ALC (Automatic Level Control)
Signal Quality Estimate
Uplink
The path covered from the subscribers/service

area to the Base Transceiver Station (BTS)
via the repeater

VSWR

Voltage Standing Wave Ratio

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CONTENTS

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

1.1 General........................................................................................................................ 1

1.2 Applications ................................................................................................................. 1

1.3 Features....................................................................................................................... 1

1.4 Models and Frequencies............................................................................................... 1

1.5 Specifications ............................................................................................................... 2

1.5.1 General ......................................................................................................... 2

1.5.2 Electrical Specifications ................................................................................. 2

1.5.3 Mechanical Specifications .............................................................................. 3

1.5.4 Connectors.................................................................................................... 3

1.5.5 Environmental Specifications.......................................................................... 3

1.6 Unpacking and Inspection............................................................................................ 4

2. Functional Description...............................................................................5

2.1 General........................................................................................................................ 5

2.2 Functional Description................................................................................................. 5

3. Description ................................................................................................6

3.1 Main Components Location ......................................................................................... 6

3.2 Components General Description................................................................................. 7

3.2.1 Channeler...................................................................................................... 7

3.2.2 Monitor Module............................................................................................. 7

3.2.3 Controller...................................................................................................... 7

3.2.4 Power Supply................................................................................................ 7

3.2.5 Duplexers...................................................................................................... 7

3.2.6 Power Amplifier ............................................................................................ 7

3.3 Repeater features......................................................................................................... 8

3.3.1 Controller...................................................................................................... 8

3.4 Smart-ALC Function ................................................................................................... 8

3.4.1 SALC Description ......................................................................................... 8

3.4.2 ALC Function................................................................................................ 9

3.4.3 RF Gain Setting ............................................................................................. 9

4. Installation ..............................................................................................10

4.1 Safety Instructions ..................................................................................................... 10

4.2 RF Exposure Warning ............................................................................................... 10

4.2.1 General ....................................................................................................... 10

4.2.2 Donor Antenna requirements ........................................................................ 10

4.2.3 Mobile Antenna requirements ....................................................................... 10

4.3 Repeater Installation Site Verification........................................................................ 11

4.3.1 General ....................................................................................................... 11

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4.3.2 Verifying the Link Between the BTS and the Repeater.................................... 11

4.3.3 Verifying the Antenna Isolation .................................................................... 11

4.4 Mechanical Installation.............................................................................................. 12

4.4.1 General ....................................................................................................... 12

4.4.2 Types of Installation..................................................................................... 12

4.4.3 Wall Mount Installation................................................................................ 12

4.4.4 Tower Mount Installation ............................................................................. 13

4.5 Cables Connection ..................................................................................................... 15

4.5.1 General ....................................................................................................... 15

4.5.2 RF Cables Deployment................................................................................. 15

4.5.3 Power Cable Connection .............................................................................. 16

5. Operating Instructions.............................................................................17

5.1 General...................................................................................................................... 17

5.2 Repeater Management Tool (RMT) ...........................................................................17

5.2.1 General ....................................................................................................... 17

5.2.2 Software Installation ................................................................................... 17

5.3 Laptop Local Connection ........................................................................................... 17

5.4 PC Remote Connection .............................................................................................. 18

5.5 Repeater Initialization Procedures ............................................................................. 19

5.6 Repeater Activation Procedures................................................................................. 24

6. Maintenance And Troubleshooting ..........................................................25

6.1 General...................................................................................................................... 25

6.2 Periodic Maintenance................................................................................................. 25

6.3 Visual Inspection........................................................................................................ 25

6.4 Alarms and Troubleshooting...................................................................................... 25

6.4.1 Alarms........................................................................................................ 25

6.4.2 Troubleshooting........................................................................................... 26

Appendix A: Mechanical Outline................................................................. 28

Appendix B: External Alarms Connector Pinout Definition ......................... 30

Appendix D: Modem Installation (Option)...................................................31

General ........................................................................................................... 31

Modem Installation .............................................................................................. 31

Connector Pin-out................................................................................................ 32

Appendix E: Dekolink Wireless Limited Warranty ......................................33

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1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 GENERAL

Dekolink’s iDEN Repeaters are frequency range selective amplifiers that amplify
signals bi-directionally between mobile phones and base stations, in cellular and other
wireless mobile telephone systems. The iDEN Repeaters can be monitored locally or
remotely via Dekolink’s Windows-based Network Management System - RMT
software (Refer to the RMT Software User's Guide for more information).

1.2 APPLICATIONS

Dekolink’s iDEN Repeaters help solve area coverage problems:

Extended coverage for rural and isolated areas •

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Improved in-building coverage

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Hole filler application whenever there is no coverage of a
particular spot in the cell site (due to terrain topography or
urban structures that shadow areas)

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Cell extension to improve the coverage of an existing cell

1.3 FEATURES

Some of the of the Dekolink iDEN Repeaters' features are listed below:

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4W composite output power

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90 dB RF gain

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Flexible, software controlled, bandpass filter center
frequency (for partial bandwidth models)

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High spectral purity

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Local and remote monitor and control (software enabled)

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Relatively small dimensions

1.4 MODELS AND FREQUENCIES

Dekolink’s iDEN Repeater can be provided in several models, as per customer
requirements. The frequency range is defined as follows:

Repeater

Type

iDEN Fixed
Frequency
Range

MW-CSR-ESMR-25W90-XXX-YY Series
where:
(1) XXX =Uplink Low Frequency (MHz)
(2) YY = Bandwidth

Model Number Downlink

(MHz)

851-869 806-824

Uplink

(MHz)

iDEN Variable
Center
Frequency

MW-CSR-ESMR-25W90-YY Series where:
(1) YY = Frequency Range Bandwidth

851-869 806-824

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1.5 SPECIFICATIONS

1.5.1 General

This paragraph provides the electrical, mechanical and environmental specifications
of the iDEN Repeater.

Note

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

1.5.2 Electrical Specifications

Parameters Downlink Uplink

Frequency Range 851 – 869 MHz 806 – 824MHz
Pass band Gain @Min
attenuation
Operating Bandwidth 18 MHz 18 MHz
Propagation Delay 5 µsec. 5 µsec.
Band Ripple ± 2 dB max ± 2 dB max
1 dB Bandwidth
Channel Rejection
20 dB Bandwidth 22 MHz 22 MHz
Noise Figure @max gain 7.0 dB 7.0 dB
Gain Control Setting (by
RMT software) – User
Defined
3rd Order Output
Intercept Point (IP3 out)
Composite Output
Power
Impedance Level 50 ohms 50 ohms
V.S.W.R In/Out 1.5: 1 max 1.5: 1 max
LO Leakage -13 dBm max. -13 dBm max.
Spurious in band -45 dBc typical -45 dBc typical
Spurious out of band -13 dBm max. -13 dBm max.

Power Supply 110 to 220 VAC
Maximum Consuming
Power

90 dB typical 90 dB typical

18 MHz 18 MHz

30 dB @1 dB/step 30 dB @1 dB/step

+56 dBm typical +45 dBm typical

+36 dBm +1/-0 dB +24 dBm +1/-0 dB

150 W

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1.5.3 Mechanical Specifications

The following table provides the mechanical specifications of the iDEN Repeater.

Element Value

Size H x W x D 400 x 400 x 260 mm (16 x 16 x 10.3 inch)
Weight Approximately 25 kg. (55 lbs.)

1.5.4 Connectors

The Repeater interfaces with a Base antenna port and a Mobile antenna port. It
includes four external connectors in its bottom panel, as described below.

Connector Type

RF Connectors:

N-type, Female
BASE / MOBILE
AC Circular, 3-pin
Alarms Circular, 8-pin

1.5.5 Environmental Specifications

Dekolink’s iDEN Repeaters meet the European IP65 and American NEMA4
weatherproof standards. The Repeater is designed to operate properly under the
following environmental conditions.

Condition Value

Operating temperature
Storage temperature

- 30° C to + 50°C

- 50° C to + 80°C

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1.6 UNPACKING AND INSPECTION

This section provides information for unpacking, inspection and preparation for
installation.

Examine the shipping container for damage before unpacking the unit. Perform a
visual inspection to reveal any physical damage to the equipment.

Verify that the equipment is complete, as listed below and under a packing slip.
Contact Dekolink Wireless Ltd if any of this equipment is missing.

Your Dekolink iDEN Repeater comes with the following equipment:

iDEN Repeater •

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Key (used to lock the repeater case)

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AC cable [6 ft.]

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Alarm cable [6 ft.]

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RS232 cable [6 ft.]

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RMT Software Installation CD

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RMT Software User's Guide and iDEN Repeater Product and
Installation Manual (CD and hardcopies)

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Acceptance Test Report (A.T.R.)

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Packaging Box

Please contact Dekolink if you want to order the following optional equipment:

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AC Cable [30 ft.] – Long cable for AC power

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Alarm Cable [30 ft.] – Long cable for External Alarms Input

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Kit for the iR1200 Modem - Mechanical adaptor for the
iR1200 modem installation

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2. FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

2.1 GENERAL

This repeater is designed to help improve communications signal by extending the
coverage of a base station. The Donor (Base) antenna receives the signal from a base
station and conveys it to the iDEN Repeater. The Repeater amplifies the signal.
After amplification, the signal is passed through to the Mobile antennas. Conversely,
signals from handsets are amplified and retransmitted by the Repeater to the base
station.

2.2 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

The incoming signal processing in the iDEN Repeater is processed similarly for both
the Uplink and Downlink paths. Figure 1 provides a functional block diagram of the
iDEN Repeater.

Figure 1: iDEN Repeater - Block Diagram

The block diagram showed in Figure 1 illustrates the overall functionality of the
iDEN Repeater. Dekolink’s programmable iDEN Repeaters employ advanced
up/down conversion Intermediate Frequency (IF) Surface Acoustic Waves (SAW)
filtering architecture. This new technology offers distinct advantages over
conventional repeaters, when high adjacent selectivity and spectrum purity is
required.

The Channeler Module (center unit) consists of dual Radio Frequency Up/Down
Converter sub-modules for Downlink and Uplink paths. The Channeler amplifies the
received RF signals and converts them into an intermediate frequency (IF). The IF
outputs are connected to a SAW Filter. The IF outputs are converted back to the
original RF frequencies.

The cellular modem is an option for remote monitoring and repeater parameters
control.

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