Etherstack SFFR615WUH1 User Manual
SFFR-6 User Manual
SFFR-6
USER MANUAL
Version 2.04a | February 2015
Small Form Factor Tactical Repeater and Base Station
SFFR-6 User Manual
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1 Introduction ................................................................................................................. 6
1.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................................................... 7
1.2 Document Conventions............................................................................................................................................... 7
1.3 Features ...................................................................................................................................................................... 8
1.4 Technical Specifications ............................................................................................................................................ 10
2 Getting Started .......................................................................................................... 11
2.1 Package Contents ...................................................................................................................................................... 12
2.2 Getting to know your GoBox ..................................................................................................................................... 13
2.2.1 Locking Clamps ................................................................................................................................................... 13
2.2.2 Lid ....................................................................................................................................................................... 13
2.2.3 Interface Module ................................................................................................................................................ 14
2.2.4 Battery Compartment ........................................................................................................................................ 15
2.2.5 Control Module .................................................................................................................................................. 15
2.2.5.1 Ethernet (Programming Port) ......................................................................................................................... 15
2.2.5.2 Accessory Connector ...................................................................................................................................... 15
2.2.5.3 Status Window ............................................................................................................................................... 16
2.2.5.4 Backlight Button ............................................................................................................................................. 16
2.2.5.5 Power Button ................................................................................................................................................. 16
2.2.5.6 Rotary Dial and Button ................................................................................................................................... 16
2.2.5.7 Tx and RX LED ................................................................................................................................................. 16
2.2.5.8 Power LED ...................................................................................................................................................... 16
2.2.6 Radio Module ..................................................................................................................................................... 16
2.2.7 Duplexer ............................................................................................................................................................. 17
2.2.8 Power Amplifier.................................................................................................................................................. 17
3 Configuration ............................................................................................................. 18
3.1 Before you begin ....................................................................................................................................................... 19
3.1.1 About GoBox Configuration Files ....................................................................................................................... 19
3.1.2 About Operational Profiles ................................................................................................................................. 19
3.1.3 About Duplexer Group Tags ............................................................................................................................... 19
3.1.4 What you need to program and test your GoBox .............................................................................................. 20
3.1.4.1 Laptop or PC with an Ethernet Interface ........................................................................................................ 20
3.1.4.2 Radios ............................................................................................................................................................. 20
3.2 Connecting to your GoBox configuration interface .................................................................................................. 21
3.3 Managing Operational Profiles ................................................................................................................................. 22
3.3.1 Adding a P25 Conventional Repeating Profile .................................................................................................... 22
3.3.2 Adding a P25 Networked Repeating Profile ....................................................................................................... 23
3.3.3 Setting the Operational Profile Order ................................................................................................................ 25
3.4 Managing Duplexers ................................................................................................................................................. 26
3.4.1 Writing a Duplexer Group Tag ............................................................................................................................ 26
3.4.2 Setting the start-up profile for a Duplexer ......................................................................................................... 27
4 Using the GoBox ........................................................................................................ 29
4.1 Turning your GoBox On ............................................................................................................................................. 30
4.2 Selecting an Operational Profile................................................................................................................................ 30
4.3 Checking GoBox Status.............................................................................................................................................. 30
4.3.1 Status Window ................................................................................................................................................... 30
4.3.1.1 Checking Battery Status ................................................................................................................................. 30
4.3.1.2 Checking External Power Source .................................................................................................................... 30
4.3.1.3 Checking the current operational profile ....................................................................................................... 31
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4.3.2 Web configuration interface .............................................................................................................................. 31
4.3.2.1 Checking Battery Status ................................................................................................................................. 31
4.3.2.2 Checking Duplexor Status ............................................................................................................................... 32
4.3.3 Checking Active Profile ....................................................................................................................................... 32
4.4 Administration .......................................................................................................................................................... 33
4.4.1 Backing up your GoBox Configuration ................................................................................................................ 33
4.4.2 Restoring your GoBox Configuration from a Backup .......................................................................................... 34
4.4.3 Clearing the Gobox Configuration from memory ............................................................................................... 34
5 Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................... 35
5.1 Cannot connect to the GoBox Web Interface ........................................................................................................... 36
5.2 Status Window displays No IGEP .............................................................................................................................. 36
5.3 Status Window display Err: xr1 or Err: xr2 ................................................................................................................ 36
5.4 There are no profiles to select on the GoBox Control Panel ..................................................................................... 36
5.5 GoBox Web UI displays “Template Syntax Error” ..................................................................................................... 36
6 Glossary ..................................................................................................................... 37
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Regulatory Compliance
CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
FCC Class B
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Industry Canada RSS 210
This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Ce dispositif est conforme à la norme CNR-210 d'Industrie Canada applicable aux appareils radio exempts de licence. Son
fonctionnement est sujet aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) le dispositif ne doit pas produire de brouillage préjudiciable, et
(2) ce dispositif doit accepter tout brouillage reçu, y compris un brouillage susceptible de provoquer un fonctionnement
indésirable.
Human Exposure to Radio Waves
The equipment contains a transmitter which is designed to generate radio frequency (RF) energy. The RF energy can be
radiated by an external antenna when attached by the end user to the antenna port. The antenna port has a 50 ohm
characteristic impedance and must be operated with an antenna also with a 50 ohm impedance.
The system is designed to be operated so as to avoid contact with the antennas by the end user. It is recommended to set
the system in a location where the antenna can remain at least a minimum distance as specified from the user in
accordance to the regulatory guidelines that are designed to reduce the overall exposure of the user or operator.
Compliance to Industry Canada Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio Waves
The equipment has been evaluated for RF exposure for humans in reference to ANSI C 95.1 (American National Standards
Institute) limits. The evaluation was based on RSS-102 Rev. 4. To maintain compliance, for General Public (Uncontrolled
Environment), the minimum separation distance for an antenna with 2.14 dBi gain, is 32.3 inches (82 cm) from bystanders.
L'équipement a été évalué pour l'exposition aux RF pour les humains en référence à la norme ANSI C 95.1 (American
National Standards Institute) des limites. L'évaluation a été basée sur RSS-102 Rev. 4. Pour maintenir la conformité, pour
Générale Publique (Environnement non contrôlé), la distance minimale de séparation pour une antenne avec 2.14 dBi, est
de 32.3" (80 cm) de passants.
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General Safety
Warning - Hot Surfaces
Some of the surfaces of the equipment can become very hot during operations with prolonged transmission cycles or at
elevated ambient temperatures, especially the heatsink areas. Exercise caution when handling or carrying the unit if it has
been operating under these conditions.
Attention - Surfaces chaudes
Certains des surfaces de l'équipement peut devenir très chaud pendant les opérations avec des cycles de transmission
prolongées ou à des températures ambiantes élevées, en particulier les zones de dissipateur thermique. Faites preuve de
prudence lors de la manipulation ou de transporter l'appareil se il a été exploitée dans ces conditions.
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1 Introduction
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1.1 Overview
The SFFR-6, also known as the GoBox, is a small form factor, highly portable, self-powered, APCO P25 standalone repeater
and base station capable of delivering analogue and P25 conventional networked and standalone functionality.
The GoBox weighs in at just over 9.0Kgs, and can deliver up to 15W of RF output power from its 2 hot swappable Lithium
Ion rechargeable batteries.
When connected to external AC or DC power source, the GoBox is able to operate continuously while simultaneously
acting as a battery recharger.
Unlike any other portable P25 tactical repeater on the market, the GoBox is also a fully featured networkable base station
that can extend existing fixed station network infrastructure coverage. The GoBox can deliver a full suite of P25 network
services and functionality including support for all P25 call types, supplementary and data services such as AVL and OTAR
when connected to a core network.
GoBox’s can also be networked together when connected to Etherstack’s RFSS Network Controller via its on-board
Ethernet interface. The GoBox can connect to an IP backhaul using Cat5/Cat6 or can connect to an external 3G/4G cellular,
Wi-Fi or Satellite based IP uplink via the Ethernet interface.
Multiple Go Boxes can also be used to provide P25 digital to digital cross-band operation (e.g. VHF and UHF cross-banding),
or P25 digital and analogue interoperability (e.g. UHF P25 & VHF analogue) when used with Etherstack’s RFSS Network
Controller.
To further simplify operation and enable fast deployment and setup, multiple operational configurations can be preprogrammed and permanently saved into the GoBox for quick selection and activation via the GoBox control dial.
In addition, a default configuration profile can be keyed to a specific duplexer such that on insertion of a duplexer, an
associated default profile can be selected. This feature totally eliminates the need for any configuration in the field and
truly speaks to why we love to call this product … the Go Box !
1.2 Document Conventions
Within the document you will see two text highlights.
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Protocols
P25 Conventional (Repeat Only)
Standard
P25 Conventional Network
Option
P25 Trunked Composite 1+0 (Repeat Only)
Option
P25 Trunked Composite 1+0 Network
Option
Analogue
Option
Analogue Network
Option
Operational Modes
Repeater (Standalone)
Standard
Base Station (Networked)
Option
Network Options
Ethernet 100Mbs
Standard
3G IP Bridge
Option
4G IP Bridge
Option
Wi-Fi IP Bridge
Option
Satellite IP Bridge
Option
Duplexer Modules
Quick Change Duplexer Module
Standard
1 Duplexer Module
Standard
2 or more Duplexer Modules
Option
Power Options
AC Power
Standard
DC Power
Standard
2 x Lithium Ion Batteries
Standard
Hot Swappable Batteries
Standard
Inbuilt battery charger
Standard
External battery charger
Option
Additional Lithium Ion Batteries
Option
Redundant Power Supplies
Standard
Connectors
AC Power
Standard
DC Power
Standard
Control Module Ethernet Transmit/Receive (Programming)
Standard
Interface Module Ethernet Transmit/Receive (Network Mode)
Standard
RF Transmit/Receive
Standard
Accessory Connector (Control Module)
Standard
User Interface
Power Button
Standard
LCD Backlight Button
Standard
Rotary Dial
Standard
Rotary Button
Standard
1.3 Features
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Status Indicators
Power On
Standard
Receive Signal Detected
Standard
Transmit Enabled
Standard
AC Power Detected
Standard
DC Power Detected
Standard
Battery 1 Detected
Standard
Battery 1 Power Level
Standard
Battery 1 Charging Status
Standard
Battery 2 Detected
Standard
Battery 2 Power Level
Standard
Battery 2 Charging Status
Standard
Active Profile
Standard
Programming Port Ethernet Transmit (Control Module)
Standard
Programming Port Ethernet Receive (Control Module)
Standard
Network Port Ethernet Transmit (Interface Module)
Standard
Network Port Ethernet Receive (Interface Module)
Standard
LCD Backlight
Standard
Software Features
Profile Management
Standard
Profile Ordering
Standard
Accidental Profile Change Protection
Standard
Auto Profile Filtering via Duplexer Group Tag on GoBox Interface
Standard
Auto Profile Selection for Duplexer Group Tag
Standard
Duplexer Viewer
Standard
Auto LCD Backlight Enable
Standard
Tamper Protection and PIN Access
Option
AES 256 Software Encryption
Option
AES 256 Hardware Encryption (FIPS 140-2)
Option
Administration
Web Based Configuration Tool
Standard
Configuration Backup
Standard
Configuration Restore
Standard
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General
Dimensions
259 mm (D) x 216 mm (W) x 198 mm (H)
(10.2 in (D) x 8.5 in (W) x 7.8 in (H))
Weight
9.0 kgs 1
(19.8 lbs) 1
External Casing
Aluminium Alloy
Certifications
AS/NZS 4295
Input Power
AC
100 – 250 VAC
DC
10.8 - 15.6 VDC / 10Amps
Batteries
2 x Lithium Ion 11.25V 8850mAh
RF Specifications
VHF
UHF
Supported Frequency Ranges
136-174 MHz
380-520 MHz2
Channel Spacing
12.5 kHz
12.5 kHz
Channel Step Size
2.5 / 3.125 kHz
2.5 / 3.125 kHz
Modulation
C4FM / FM
C4FM / FM
Duplexer
Internal notch type single antenna
4.5MHz Minimum Split
Internal notch type single antenna
5Mhz Minimum Split
Transmitter
Output Power
1W to 15W
1W to 15W
Conducted Spurious Emissions
<-20 dBm
<-20 dBm
Modulation Fidelity
<1%
<1%
Frequency Accuracy
+/- 1.0 ppm
+/- 1.0 ppm
Adjacent Channel Power
67 db
67 db
Receiver
Reference Sensitivity
-116 dBm
-116 dBm
Selectivity
60 db
60 db
Intermodulation Rejection
75 dB
75 dB
Conducted Spurious Emissions
-57 dBm
-57 dBm
1.4 Technical Specifications
1
Includes UHF duplexer and two batteries
2
Covered by two duplexer bands 380-470MHz and 440-520MHz
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Go Box
The GoBox will be in the carry mode with its lid closed and both locking
clamps engaged.
The GoBox will be pre-fitted with a GoBox control module, GoBox radio
modules, GoBox Duplexer (in the band/frequency requested at time of
order), 15W power amplifier and dual hot swappable battery module.
AC Power Cable
The AC power cable will have a standard AC power plug for your country
of operation (requested at time of order) on one end and will have an
IP67 rated coupling socket for connection to the GoBox on the other.
DC Power Cable
The DC power cable will be pre stripped for connection to standard
telecommunications grade power supplies on one end and will have an
IP67 rated coupling socket for connection to the GoBox on the other.
2 x Lithium Ion Rechargeable Batteries
Each battery will require a full charge prior to first use.
It is recommended that any additional batteries be sourced through your
authorised reseller.
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Lithium Ion Battery Recharger (Optional Accessory)
An external battery charger is available as an option.
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