GS Instech SMT P33 User Manual
SmartCell Repeater
User Manual
33 dBm
July, 2012
Version 1.0
User Manual
SmartCell Repeater
- INDEX -
1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................. 3
1.1 GST SmartCell Repeater Advantages ........................................................................... 5
1.2 Abbreviation ................................................................................................................. 5
2. SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ............................................................................................. 7
2.1 SmartCell Repeater Service Network Configuration .................................................... 7
2.2 System Design and Operation ...................................................................................... 8
2.2.1 System Design ....................................................................................................... 8
2.2.2 Downlink/ Uplink Path ........................................................................................ 10
2.2.3 700MHz Frequency Selection .............................................................................. 11
2.2.4 850MHz Frequency Selection .............................................................................. 11
2.2.5 1900MHz Frequency Selection ............................................................................ 12
2.2.6 2100MHz Frequency Selection ............................................................................ 13
3. SETUP ........................................................................................................................... 14
3.1 Equipment Needed for Repeater Setup ...................................................................... 14
3.1.1 Check points before turning on the Repeater ...................................................... 14
3.1.2 Ready for Service ................................................................................................. 15
3.1.3 Signal Strength LED Check .................................................................................. 15
3.2 Setting up the Repeater ............................................................................................. 15
3.2.1 Quick GUI/Configuration ..................................................................................... 16
3.2.2 Quick Setup ......................................................................................................... 16
3.3 WebUI Ranges Table .................................................................................................. 16
3.4 Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................... 17
3.4.1 Simple Troubleshooting Method .......................................................................... 17
3.4.2 Alarm Information ............................................................................................... 17
3.4.3 Troubleshooting Guide Related to RF ..................................................................
3.4.4 Troub
leshooting Guide Related to NMS ............................................................... 22
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U.S.A.
U.S.FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE
STATEMENT INFORMATION TO THE USER
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely
to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference
at his own expense.
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 encourage 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 of a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance.
Changes or modification not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Connecting of peripherals requires the use of grounded shielded signal cables.
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IC Warning
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of
the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de
licence.
L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de
brouillage, et
(2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi,
même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.
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1. INTRODUCTION
SmartCell is a modular repeater designed to improve signals in blanket/shadow areas inside
buildings. It can transmit signals at 700MHz, 850MHz, 1900MHz, and 2100MHz frequencies.
User may choose filtering configurations according to the specific site’s requirements.
1.1 GST SmartCell Repeater Advantages
It provides selectable RF power levels for any wireless technology / band.
It provides monitoring for multiple technologies.
Its digital filter provides optimized RF performance.
It allows the users to modify the technologies via a web user interface.
It is easy to add or change frequencies.
It has scalable modular design.
Data service is improved by the addition of 4G (LTE).
Wall mount or rack mountable single chassis design.
AMP modules are interchangeable and hot swappable.
Optional low loss multiplexor allows user a centralized cable connection point for
donor and service antennas.
Multiples of same technology amplifiers can be used simultaneously.
A single PSU provides power to the entire system up to 4 amplifier modules.
1.2 Abbreviation
DFM Digital Filter Module
PSU Power Supply Unit
ALC Auto Level Control
SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol
AOC Auto Oscillation Control
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CAUTION
THIS EQUIPMENT IS INDOOR USE ALL THE COMMUNICATION WIRINGS ARE LIMITED TO INSIDE OF
THE BUILDING
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY ON CONTROLLER BOARD IS REPLACED WITH AN INCORRECT TYPE.
DISPOES OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.
THE SOCKET-OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT SHALL BE EASILY ACCESIBLE.
THIS POWER OF THIS SYSTEM SHALL BE SUPPLED THROUGH WIRING INSTALLED IN A NORMAL
BUILDING.
IF POWERED DIRECTLY FROM THE MAINS DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM, IT SHALL BE USED ADDITIONAL
PROTECTION, SUCH AS OVER VOLTAGE PROTECTION DEVICE.
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2. SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
2.1 SmartCell Repeater Service Network Configuration
The SmartCell Modular Repeater is designed to improve coverage and capacity of LTE, PCS,
Celluar, and AWS services. The repeater can provide in building coverage for all trouble areas.
SmartCell is easy to install, has remote status monitoring and control functions (NMS System)
via a wired line and wireless modem.
<Figure 1> In-building Repeater Service Organization
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