PES1900Gi NR
Operations Manual
550-3600-04
Revision A
February 2009
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Revision A, February 2009
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Contents
Chapter 1. Overview..............................................................................................................................................1
Using This Manual...........................................................................................................................................1
General Information.........................................................................................................................................2
Functional Description .....................................................................................................................................3
Licensing..........................................................................................................................................................3
Technical Specification Summary....................................................................................................................4
Ordering Information......................................................................................................................................18
Ordering Information......................................................................................................................................19
System Options and Assembly Part Number..........................................................................................20
Technical Services .........................................................................................................................................23
Contacting Peninsula Engineering Solutions .................................................................................................24
Chapter 2. Installation Instructions..................................................................................................................25
Installation Overview......................................................................................................................................25
Receipt and Inspection of the PES1900Gi NR...............................................................................................26
RepeaterNet Craft...................................................................................................................................26
Installation Equipment....................................................................................................................................27
Accessory Kits........................................................................................................................................28
Pre-Installation Site Review...........................................................................................................................29
Chapter 3. Mounting the Antennas...................................................................................................................31
Mount Antennas.............................................................................................................................................31
Antenna Configurations ..........................................................................................................................31
Antenna RF Cables ................................................................................................................................32
Coaxial Cable Installation .......................................................................................................................32
Lightning Protection.......................................................................................................................................33
Sweeping the Antenna Cables.......................................................................................................................35
Antenna Alignment.........................................................................................................................................35
Cell Site Antenna – toward Donor Cell Site ............................................................................................35
Service Antenna – toward coverage area...............................................................................................35
Measuring Antenna Isolation..........................................................................................................................36
Chapter 4. Mounting the PES1900Gi NR..........................................................................................................41
Installation Overview......................................................................................................................................41
Mounting Associated Equipment and Space Planning...................................................................................41
Mounting the Repeater ..................................................................................................................................42
Wall Mounting.........................................................................................................................................44
Pole Mounting.........................................................................................................................................46
Earth, Ground, and Lightning Protection........................................................................................................ 49
Chapter 5. Installing the Growth Cabinet..........................................................................................................53
Introduction....................................................................................................................................................53
Step 1 – Inventory Growth Cabinet Accessory Kit..................................................................................54
Customer Supplied Tools .......................................................................................................................56
Step 2 – Mount the Growth Cabinet........................................................................................................57
Step 3 – Upgrade RepeaterNet Software ...............................................................................................60
Step 4 – Upgrade Repeater Firmware....................................................................................................60
Turning Off Power Amplifiers...........................................................................................................61
Saving Configuration Files...............................................................................................................62
Uploading New Firmware.................................................................................................................64
Step 5 – Turn Off Power and Exit RepeaterNet......................................................................................67
Step 6 – Connect the Second Channel Cabinet .....................................................................................67
Growth Accessory Kit: RF/Connect Cable and Power Cable...........................................................67
RF/Connect Cable .....................................................................................................................67
Power Cable..............................................................................................................................69
Installing the RF cable at the Main Repeater................................................................................... 71
Installing the RF Cable at the Growth Cabinet.................................................................................79
Installing the Power Cable...............................................................................................................81
RF Cable Vertical Mounting Instructions..........................................................................................86
Step 7 – Power Up both Repeater Boxes...............................................................................................87
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Step 8 – Start the RepeaterNet Software................................................................................................87
Step 9 – Add the Growth Box in RepeaterNet ........................................................................................87
Step 10 – Exit RepeaterNet, then Restart...............................................................................................88
Step 11 – Configure the Second Channel...............................................................................................88
Step 12 – Enable both channels’ Power Amplifiers.................................................................................88
Chapter 6. Functional Repeater Test.................................................................................................................89
Overview ........................................................................................................................................................89
Test Equipment Required..............................................................................................................................89
Applying Power to the Repeater ....................................................................................................................89
Checking Repeater Properties.......................................................................................................................90
Checking the Power System Properties..................................................................................................91
Checking the Front End Subsystem .......................................................................................................92
Checking Channel 1 or Channel 2..........................................................................................................92
Reverse PA Tab.............................................................................................................................. 93
Forward PA Tab ..............................................................................................................................93
PA Control Tab................................................................................................................................94
Channel Select Filter Tabs ..............................................................................................................94
Channel # Tab.................................................................................................................................95
Channel Gain Tab ...........................................................................................................................95
Checking the Alarm Control Unit (ACU)..................................................................................................96
ACU Alarms Tab..............................................................................................................................96
Checking Modem Properties...................................................................................................................97
Alarm Setting Tab............................................................................................................................97
Modem Properties Tab....................................................................................................................97
Pager Setting Tab............................................................................................................................98
Checking Cellular Phone Properties.......................................................................................................98
Checking Back-Up Power System (UPS) Properties..............................................................................99
Preparing the Repeater for Operation.....................................................................................................99
Chapter 7. Connecting External Alarms..........................................................................................................101
Overview ......................................................................................................................................................101
Alarm and Control Wiring.............................................................................................................................101
External Alarm Pins..............................................................................................................................103
Digital User-Controlled Outputs............................................................................................................104
User-Controlled Relay Outputs.............................................................................................................106
Alarm Relay Outputs.............................................................................................................................108
Digital Inputs.........................................................................................................................................111
Maximum Ratings....................................................................................................................111
Tower Light Alarming...............................................................................................................111
External DC Input Voltage ....................................................................................................................113
Power Amplifier (PA) External Disable Input.........................................................................................113
Chapter 8. Powering the PES1900Gi NR.........................................................................................................115
Introduction..................................................................................................................................................115
AC Power Wiring for Primary Cabinet..........................................................................................................115
Inside Wiring.........................................................................................................................................115
Outside Wiring......................................................................................................................................120
DC Power Wiring .........................................................................................................................................121
DC Supply from a Fixed Cell Site Power Plant.....................................................................................121
Back-Up Power Supply.........................................................................................................................122
Circuit Breaker Sequence for Using the BUPS with a PES1900Gi Repeater................................125
Additional Back-Up time without AC power....................................................................................127
Grounding....................................................................................................................................................128
Grounding the BUPS-25/80..................................................................................................................128
Chapter 9. Configuring the Repeater ..............................................................................................................129
RepeaterNet Craft Software.........................................................................................................................129
Minimum Computer System Requirements ..........................................................................................129
Installation Procedure...........................................................................................................................129
Configuring the Repeater Connection...................................................................................................130
Starting RepeaterNet Craft ...................................................................................................................130
Subsystem Configuration......................................................................................................................132
Status Reporting...................................................................................................................................132
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Alarm Status Reporting on the Main Control Screen............................................................................133
Defining Alarm Severity ...............................................................................................................................134
Configuring Repeater Properties..................................................................................................................134
Hardware Settings................................................................................................................................135
Front End Properties.............................................................................................................................135
Forward FE Tab.............................................................................................................................135
Reverse FE Tab ............................................................................................................................136
Diversity FE Tab............................................................................................................................136
Channel Properties...............................................................................................................................136
Reverse PA Tab............................................................................................................................137
Forward PA Tab ............................................................................................................................138
PA Control Tab..............................................................................................................................139
Reverse Filter Tab.........................................................................................................................139
Forward Filter Tab.........................................................................................................................140
Channel # Tab...............................................................................................................................140
Gain Tab........................................................................................................................................141
Alarm Control Unit (ACU) Properties....................................................................................................141
ACU I/O Descriptions Tab .............................................................................................................142
ACU I/O Controls Tab....................................................................................................................143
ACU Alarms Setting Tab ...............................................................................................................143
ACU External DC Voltage Alarm Threshold Tab ...........................................................................144
Modem Properties ................................................................................................................................145
Alarm Setting Tab....................................................................................................................145
Modem Properties Tab ............................................................................................................145
Pager Setting Tab....................................................................................................................145
Alarm Setting Tab..........................................................................................................................145
Modem Properties Tab..................................................................................................................146
Setting up the internal modem.................................................................................................147
Pager Setting Tab..........................................................................................................................148
Cellular Phone Properties.....................................................................................................................149
Power System Properties.....................................................................................................................150
Backup Power System (UPS) Properties.......................................................................................151
Monitoring Repeater Status..................................................................................................................152
Front End Status............................................................................................................................153
Forward FE Alarm....................................................................................................................153
Reverse Front End...................................................................................................................153
Diversity Front End Alarm........................................................................................................154
Channel Select Filter Status..........................................................................................................154
PA Status ...................................................................................................................................... 154
PA Alarm Tab ..........................................................................................................................154
PA Measurement Tab..............................................................................................................155
ACU Status....................................................................................................................................155
ACU Alarm Tab........................................................................................................................155
ACU Measurement Tab...........................................................................................................156
Modem Status ...............................................................................................................................156
Cellular Phone Status....................................................................................................................156
Power System Status....................................................................................................................156
Power System Status....................................................................................................................157
Power System Alarm Tab........................................................................................................157
Voltages Tab............................................................................................................................157
UPS Status....................................................................................................................................158
RepeaterNet Menu Commands............................................................................................................158
File Menu – RepeaterNet Craft......................................................................................................158
Download Properties................................................................................................................159
Upload Properties....................................................................................................................160
Update Repeater Firmware......................................................................................................161
Exit...........................................................................................................................................162
Configuration Menu – RepeaterNet Craft ......................................................................................162
System Menu – RepeaterNet Craft................................................................................................162
Properties ................................................................................................................................162
Options Menu – RepeaterNet Craft ...............................................................................................165
Color Independent Icons..........................................................................................................165
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Alarm Sounds ..........................................................................................................................165
Help Menu – RepeaterNet Craft....................................................................................................165
Exiting RepeaterNet Craft.....................................................................................................................165
Chapter 10. Final Testing and Optimization ..................................................................................................167
Channel Assignment....................................................................................................................................167
Measuring Output Power.............................................................................................................................167
To measure output power:....................................................................................................................167
Drive Testing Requirements ........................................................................................................................168
Collecting Data .....................................................................................................................................168
Chapter 11. Maintenance and Troubleshooting............................................................................................169
Routine Maintenance...................................................................................................................................169
LEDs............................................................................................................................................................169
Troubleshooting...........................................................................................................................................169
Backing Up the Internal Battery ...................................................................................................................171
Keeping Spares ...........................................................................................................................................171
Returning the PES1900Gi NR for Repair.....................................................................................................172
Product Warranty......................................................................................................................................... 172
Appendix A Default Repeater Settings............................................................................................................173
Figures
Figure 1 Typical GSM Repeater Installation..................................................................................................25
Figure 2 GSM Antenna Configuration...........................................................................................................31
Figure 3 PSX PolyPhaser, for Lightning Protection.......................................................................................33
Figure 4 Lightning Arrestor, Grounding and Repeater RF Cabling ...............................................................34
Figure 5 Equipment setup for measuring Antenna Isolation..........................................................................37
Figure 6 Antenna Isolation Measurement - Equipment Configuration...........................................................38
Figure 7 Rear Mounting Bracket with Unit – Side View.................................................................................42
Figure 8 Rear Mounting Bracket...................................................................................................................43
Figure 9 Installation of Rear Mounting Bracket on a Wall.............................................................................44
Figure 10 Guide Bolt and Slot.......................................................................................................................45
Figure 11 Repeater Mounting and Hardware Placement..............................................................................45
Figure 12 Pole Mounting Hardware ..............................................................................................................47
Figure 13 Pole Mount—Side View................................................................................................................48
Figure 14 Location of Ground Lug on Primary Cabinet.................................................................................49
Figure 15 Typical System Ground.................................................................................................................50
Figure 16 Wiring and Ground Connections, at left interior of Repeater Entry Box........................................50
Figure 17 Vertically-Mounted Growth Cabinet Example................................................................................51
Figure 18 Horizontally-Mounted Growth Cabinet Example ...........................................................................51
Figure 19 Growth Cabinet with BUPS-25/80.................................................................................................52
Figure 20 Accessories supplied with the Growth Cabinet.............................................................................54
Figure 21 Tools supplied with the Growth Cabinet........................................................................................55
Figure 22 Customer-Supplied Tools .............................................................................................................56
Figure 23 Horizontal Mount...........................................................................................................................57
Figure 24 Horizontal Mount...........................................................................................................................58
Figure 25 Vertical Mount...............................................................................................................................59
Figure 26 Forward and Reverse PA Buttons.................................................................................................61
Figure 27 Entering File Name for a Configuration File..................................................................................62
Figure 28 Selecting the Configuration File Folder.........................................................................................63
Figure 29 Status Screen for Saving Files......................................................................................................63
Figure 30 Selecting New Firmware Files.......................................................................................................64
Figure 31 Confirmation Box for Firmware Download.....................................................................................64
Figure 32 Selecting Firmware Upgrade File..................................................................................................65
Figure 33 Status Box for Firmware Download............................................................................................... 65
Figure 34 Automatic Update of Repeater Properties ....................................................................................66
Figure 35 Selecting System Inventory Tab...................................................................................................66
Figure 36 Liquidtight 1-inch Connector Parts, Assembled ............................................................................67
Figure 37 Liguidtight 1-inch Connector Parts, Disassembled........................................................................68
Figure 38 Cable/Conduit Assembly, with RF and Alarm Connectors............................................................69
Figure 39 Identification Label for Conduit .....................................................................................................69
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Figure 40 Liquidtight 1/2 -inch Connector Parts, Assembled ........................................................................70
Figure 41 Liquidtight 1/2 -inch Connector Parts, Disassembled....................................................................70
Figure 42 Cable/Conduit Assembly (Showing AC and DC Power Connectors)............................................71
Figure 43 Cable/Conduit Assembly...............................................................................................................71
Figure 44 Removing Screws and Cover Plate ..............................................................................................72
Figure 45 Removing the RF Termination......................................................................................................72
Figure 46 Threading Cables and Tightening Lock Nut..................................................................................73
Figure 47 Mounting Bell Housing unit to Primary Cabinet.............................................................................74
Figure 48 Orienting Alarm Ribbon Cable ......................................................................................................75
Figure 49 Close-up view of Alarm Connector................................................................................................75
Figure 50 Connections for Horizontal Mount.................................................................................................76
Figure 51 Connections for Vertical Mount.....................................................................................................77
Figure 52 RF Connectors with Extenders, Type 1 - Inline.............................................................................78
Figure 53 RF Connectors, Type 2 – Staggered ............................................................................................78
Figure 54 Bell Housing Unit Installed............................................................................................................79
Figure 55 Threading Cables in the Growth Cabinet......................................................................................80
Figure 56 Installed Cables and Conduit on the Growth Cabinet ...................................................................80
Figure 57 Growth Cabinet Power Connector................................................................................................81
Figure 58 Detail of Power Connector on the Growth Cabinet .......................................................................82
Figure 59 AC Power Connections for Growth Cabinet..................................................................................83
Figure 60 AC Power Connections for Primary Cabinet – Type 1..................................................................83
Figure 61 AC Power Connections for Primary Cabinet - Type 2...................................................................84
Figure 62 DC Power Connections for Primary Cabinet.................................................................................84
Figure 63 Ground Connection.......................................................................................................................85
Figure 64 RF Cable, Growth Cabinet End.....................................................................................................86
Figure 65 RF Cable, Primary Repeater End .................................................................................................87
Figure 66 Hardware Setting Dialog...............................................................................................................88
Figure 67 Standby Battery in Repeater Entry Box.........................................................................................90
Figure 68 RepeaterNet Craft software start-up screen .................................................................................90
Figure 83 Input/Output Terminals ...............................................................................................................101
Figure 84 Wire Connected to Terminal 1....................................................................................................102
Figure 85 User-Controlled Digital Output - Typical......................................................................................104
Figure 86 Examples of Applications for Digital Output Controls..................................................................105
Figure 87 Typical Relay Output...................................................................................................................106
Figure 88 Examples of relay-controlled applications...................................................................................107
Figure 89 Alarm Summary Relay Output - Typical......................................................................................108
Figure 90 Critical Alarm Summary Relay, controlling an external LED .......................................................109
Figure 91 External, Flashing Alarm Lamps.................................................................................................110
Figure 92 Digital Input Circuit - Typical.......................................................................................................111
Figure 93 Monitoring a Tower Hazard Light - Configuration 1.....................................................................112
Figure 94 Monitoring a Tower Hazard Light - Configuration 2.....................................................................112
Figure 97 Typical 2-Channel Horizontal Wall Installation............................................................................116
Figure 98 Installing the Plastic Strain-Relief................................................................................................116
Figure 99 Installing AC Power Cord and Strain-Relief into Entry Box.........................................................117
Figure 100 Power Cord Installation.............................................................................................................117
Figure 101 Lock Nut Installation..................................................................................................................118
Figure 102 AC-IN Power Plug for Primary Cabinet.....................................................................................118
Figure 103 Location of J18 .........................................................................................................................119
Figure 104 Entry Box, Primary Cabinet.......................................................................................................120
Figure 105 DC Entry Box, Front View, with cover removed........................................................................122
Figure 106 DC Entry Box Detailed View.....................................................................................................122
Figure 107 Equivalent BUPS-25/80 Block Diagram....................................................................................123
Figure 108 Recommended Mounting of Repeater Cabinets and BUPS-25/80 ...........................................124
Figure 109 Wiring Connections from the Repeater to BUPS-25/80............................................................125
Figure 110 Front Panel of the BUPS-25/80 Rectifier/Charger.....................................................................126
Figure 111 BUPS-25/80 Dimensions..........................................................................................................127
Figure 112 Location of Ground Lugs on Primary Cabinet...........................................................................128
Figure 116 RepeaterNet Craft - Main Control Screen.................................................................................131
Figure 117 RepeaterNet Craft - Pull-down Menus......................................................................................131
Figure 152 Preset Configuration Files in RepeaterNet Craft.......................................................................159
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Tables
Table 1 Models and Frequency Range (MHz) ................................................................................................4
Table 2 RF Output Rating per Power Amplifier (Primary or Growth Unit).......................................................4
Table 3 PCS System Compatibility.................................................................................................................4
Table 4 Equipment Characteristics.................................................................................................................5
Table 5 Mains Power......................................................................................................................................5
Table 6 RepeaterNet Alarm, Monitoring, and Control.....................................................................................6
Table 7 Repeater Supervision......................................................................................................................... 6
Table 8 Alternate Power Supply Options........................................................................................................6
Table 9 Modem Options..................................................................................................................................6
Table 10 GSM-1900 Channel Range, 1.2 MHz Passband BW........................................................................7
Table 11 GSM-1900 Channel Range, 4.8 MHz Passband BW......................................................................13
Table 12 GSM-1900 Channel Range, 10.2 MHz Passband BW....................................................................16
Table 13 PES1900Gi, 1.2 MHz BW, Repeater Part Numbers ......................................................................20
Table 14 PES1900Gi, 4.8 MHz BW, Repeater Part Numbers ......................................................................21
Table 15 PES1900Gi, 10.2 MHz BW, Repeater Part Numbers ....................................................................22
Table 16 Spare and Accessory Equipment...................................................................................................23
Table 17 Required Installation Equipment ....................................................................................................27
Table 18 Accessory Kit, AC Repeater, 091-0105-03 ....................................................................................28
Table 19 Accessory Kit, DC Repeater 091-0105-04.....................................................................................28
Table 20 Optional Pole Mounting Kit.............................................................................................................46
Table 21 Banding Kit.....................................................................................................................................47
Table 22 Contents of growth cabinet Accessory Kit......................................................................................54
Table 23 Kit supplied tools for installing Growth Cabinet..............................................................................55
Table 24 Customer-Supplied Tools for installing Growth Cabinet.................................................................56
Table 25 Test Equipment, Functional Tests..................................................................................................89
Table 26 Power System Alarm Types and Default Settings..........................................................................91
Table 27 Front End Alarm Types, and Default Settings................................................................................92
Table 28 Reverse Power Amplifier Alarm types, and default settings........................................................... 93
Table 29 Forward Power Amplifier Alarm types, and default settings...........................................................93
Table 30 Channel Select Filter Alarm types and default settings..................................................................94
Table 31 Alarm Control Unit alarm types and default settings ......................................................................96
Table 32 Modem Alarm types and default settings.......................................................................................97
Table 33 Cellular Phone Alarm types and default settings............................................................................98
Table 34 Back-Up Power System Alarm types and default settings..............................................................99
Table 35 Input/Output Pin Descriptions ......................................................................................................103
Table 36 Mains Power Details ....................................................................................................................115
Table 37 Line Cord Wire Colors..................................................................................................................120
Table 38 Typical Back-Up Times using BUPS-25/80..................................................................................127
Table 39 Configuration Menu......................................................................................................................132
Table 40 Alarm Icons..................................................................................................................................133
Table 41 Alarm Severity Code Numbers.....................................................................................................148
Table 42 Configuration File Descriptions ....................................................................................................159
Table 43 System Inventory Fields Descriptions..........................................................................................163
Table 44 Color Independent Icon Descriptions...........................................................................................165
Table 45 PES1900Gi Maximum RF Output Power Levels..........................................................................168
Table 46 System Troubleshooting ..............................................................................................................169
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Chapter 1. Overview
Using This Manual
This manual is divided into the following chapters. Personnel installing this equipment for the first time
should read each chapter. Personnel already familiar with this equipment and the RepeaterNet Craft
software can begin with Chapter 2. Installation Instructions.
The chapters of this manual are organized as follows:
Chapter 1. Overview
Includes a general product description, a functional description, technical specifications, and
ordering information.
Chapter 2. Installation Instructions
Includes instructions for the following topics: Repeater and antenna mounting; all necessary
wiring; antenna orientation, isolation, and output measurement; optimizing a coverage area.
Chapter 3. Mounting the Antennas
Includes instructions on installing, testing and aligning the antennas for the repeater site.
Chapter 4. Mounting the PES1900Gi NR
Defines the tasks you should complete to mount the repeater.
Chapter 5. Installing the Growth Cabinet
Includes the details about adding the second passband channel Growth Cabinet for larger
capacity applications.
Chapter 6. Functional Repeater Test
Includes the details on initial repeater tests and configurations prior to antenna connection.
Chapter 7. Connecting External Alarms
Includes instructions for wiring external alarms and controls. Provides recommended interface
circuits for common applications.
Chapter 8. Powering the PES1900Gi NR
Includes information for AC and DC wiring of the repeater and modem, as well as connecting
alarm and control wiring.
Chapter 9. Configuring the Repeater
Includes detailed information on how to configure the PES1900Gi repeater using RepeaterNet
Craft software.
Chapter 10. Final Testing and Optimization
Includes information about activating system power, assigning frequency, adjusting gain, and
other tasks you should complete to finish repeater installation.
Chapter 11. Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Includes routine checks required to maintain performance and to address problems, return and
repair of the PES1900Gi NR, and the product warranty.
In addition, RepeaterNet Craft for the PES1900Gi NR provides information about configuring and
monitoring your repeater with RepeaterNet Craft.
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General Information
The Peninsula Engineering Solutions 1900 MHz Network Repeater, hereafter referred to as the
PES1900Gi NR (or the repeater), is a bi-directional, on-frequency, over-the-air RF repeater that
extends the coverage of PCS base stations. This repeater is appropriate for outdoor and indoor
applications including in-building coverage and distributed antenna systems. The PES1900Gi NR is
optimized for GSM networks.
The repeater receives signals from a Cell Site BTS/RBS and retransmits them to a mobile or portable
telephone; likewise, the repeater receives signals from a mobile or portable telephone and
retransmits them to the Cell Site BTS/RBS.
Repeaters significantly improve coverage in areas with weak signal reception or transmission. The
power amplifier ratings, the antenna system, and the donor cell channel configuration determine the
Effective Radiated Power (ERP) output of the installed repeater.
The PES1900Gi NR is designed for indoor or outdoor installation and can be either wall- or polemounted. The unit’s compact cabinet simplifies installation, while it’s aesthetically acceptable design
allows it to be easily zoned in many locations.
The repeater only requires initialization of the gain and channel to be on the air. In addition, as a fieldreplaceable unit, no component-level repair is necessary.
The assembly consists of a transceiver assembly, power amplifier assemblies, diplexers, power
supplies and microcontrollers. All assemblies are mounted on a heatsink and enclosed in a sealed,
aluminum, weather-tight cabinet.
During normal operation, the cabinet housing remains closed. Access to power and data
transmission connections is provided through the connection ports located on the bottom of the
repeater. Install repeaters and associated hardware in locations suitable for adequate reception of
signals from the Donor Cell Site and for effective retransmission of these signals to mobiles and
portables.
The Network Management System (NMS) version of the PES1900Gi NR is equipped with an optional
GSM modem, which is mounted on the interior of the cabinet front door. This modem operates with
RepeaterNet NMS for monitoring a network of repeaters. For more information, see RepeaterNet
Craft for the PES1900Gi NR.
In addition to the PES1900Gi NR assembly, Peninsula Engineering Solutions offers accessory
equipment: antennas, mounting hardware, coaxial cable, and BUPS (Back-up Power Systems).
Typical antennas include:
⇒ Parabolic reflector
⇒ Corner reflector
⇒ Circular, linear, directional co-linear
Antenna usage depends upon the intended coverage area and other project parameters.
⇒ Cross or slant polarization
⇒ Log periodic array
⇒ Yagi
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Functional Description
The PES1900Gi NR uses an Intermediate Frequency (IF) filtering design to achieve a high degree of
selectivity. A common local oscillator is used for up- and down-conversion to prevent frequency
conversion error.
This repeater is frequency segment or block selective. A family of IF filter bandwidths are available to
support various multi-carrier GSM/GPRS/EDGE and WCDMA applications.
The RepeaterNet Craft software is the configuration management and alarm-monitoring interface for
the PES1900Gi NR. The Repeater has two COM (communication) ports for RepeaterNet
connections—a serial port for direct, laptop connections and a modem port for remote connections.
An ALC (Automatic Level Control) circuit protects the repeater’s LNA (Low-Noise Amplifier) from
potentially damagingly high input levels and prevents the generation of Intermodulation Distortion
(IMD) in the transmit power amplifier.
The signal processing flow through the repeater in the Forward direction (Donor Cell Site to Mobile) is
similar to the flow in the Reverse direction (Mobile to Donor Cell Site).
Signal flow is as follows:
1. The received signal from the Cell Site antenna enters the repeater by way of the cabinetmounted, Type N(f) connector and feeds to a diplexer filter.
2. The signal then is amplified by an LNA, and down-converted to an Intermediate Frequency (IF).
3. After being filtered by Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) filters, the output signal is up-converted and
precisely restored to the original radio frequency by using the same Local Oscillator (LO) as the
down-converter.
4. The transmit power amplifiers further amplifies the signal to achieve final transmit Radio
Frequency power levels.
5. The signal finally routes through the output diplexer to the mobile antenna. (The diplexers permit
use of common antennas for both transmit and receive signals while effectively separating the
receive band from the transmit band.)
Licensing
All owners of the PES1900Gi NR should consult with the appropriate local and national agencies for
information about licensing.
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Technical Specification Summary
Table 1 Models and Frequency Range (MHz)
MODEL BLOCK
PES1900Gi-A1.2 A 1.2 MHz 2 CXR1 1850.0~1865.0 1930.0~1945.0
PES1900Gi-B1.2 B 1.2 2 1870.0~1885.0 1950.0~1965.0
PES1900Gi-C1.2 C 1.2 2 1895.0~1910.0 1975.0~1990.0
PES1900Gi-D1.2 D 1.2 2 1865.0~1870.0 1945.0~1950.0
PES1900Gi-E1.2 E 1.2 2 1885.0~1890.0 1965.0~1970.0
PES1900Gi-F1.2 F 1.2 2 1890.0~1895.0 1970.0~1975.0
PES1900Gi-A4.8 A 4.8 8 1850.0~1865.0 1930.0~1945.0
PES1900Gi-B4.8 B 4.8 8 1870.0~1885.0 1950.0~1965.0
PES1900Gi-C4.8 C 4.8 8 1895.0~1910.0 1975.0~1990.0
PES1900Gi-D4.8 D 4.8 8 1865.0~1870.0 1945.0~1950.0
PES1900Gi-E4.8 E 4.8 8 1885.0~1890.0 1965.0~1970.0
PES1900Gi-F4.8 F 4.8 8 1890.0~1895.0 1970.0~1975.0
PES1900Gi-A10 A 10.2 17 1850.0~1865.0 1930.0~1945.0
PES1900Gi-B10 B 10.2 17 1870.0~1885.0 1950.0~1965.0
PES1900Gi-C10 C 10.2 17 1895.0~1910.0 1975.0~1990.0
PES1900Gi-D10 D 10.2 82 1865.0~1870.0 1945.0~1950.0
PES1900Gi-E10 E 10.2 82 1885.0~1890.0 1965.0~1970.0
PES1900Gi-F10 F 10.2 82 1890.0~1895.0 1970.0~1975.0
PASSBAND
BANDWIDTH
GSM
CARRIERS
REVERSE FORWARD
Table 2 RF Output Rating per Power Amplifier3 (Primary or Growth Unit)
CARRIERS: Direction
Power per Carrier
CARRIERS: Direction
Power per Carrier
SYSTEM:
Forward
Reverse
Forward
Reverse
GSM GPRS EDGE W-CDMA
1 2 4 6
37 dBm, 5 W 33 dBm, 2 W 30 dBm, 1 W 28 dBm, 0.6 W
17 dBm, 50 mW 13 dBm, 20 mW 10 dBm, 10 mW 8 dBm , 6 mW
8 12 15 17
27 dBm, 0.5 W 25 dBm, 0.3 W 24 dBm, 0.25 W 23 dBm, 0.2 W
7 dBm, 5 mW 5 dBm, 3 mW 4 dBm, 2.5 mW 3 dBm , 2 mW
Table 3 PCS System Compatibility
1
CXR = Carrier. 600 kHz spacing used for GSM/GPRS/EDGE multi-carrier capacity estimate.
2
Passband extends into adjacent blocks.
3
Primary Unit has 1 Power Amplifier; Growth Unit has 1 Power Amplifier for a system total of 2 PA.
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Table 4 Equipment Characteristics
GAIN
FWD & REV
65~95 dB
in 2-dB steps
MINIMUM INPUT POWER ANTENNA PORTS VSWR RETURN LOSS
-95 dBm for 20 dB C/N and 0 dBm output Type N(f) < 1.5:1 VSWR > 14 dB RL
OPERATING
ALTITUDE
4500 meters, AMSL
Mains Power Voltage Range
110 ~ 230 VAC,
47-63 Hz
+24 VDC 22 ~ 32 VDC 350 Watts, Primary + Growth 250 Watts, Primary + Growth
NO-DAMAGE
INPUT SIGNAL
≤ +10 dBm
OPERATING
TEMPERATURE
-40° to 55° C -40° to 85° C
100 ~ 264 VAC
auto-ranging
REVERSE
NOISE FIGURE
< 6 dB
STORAGE
TEMPERATURE
Table 5 Mains Power
Power Consumption
Full Load
200 Watts, Primary 150 Watts, Primary
IF-FILTER
BANDWIDTH
3dB: < 1.27 MHz
3dB: < 5.0 MHz
3dB: < 10.5 MHz
SIZE, HWD WEIGHT
16 x 14 x 11.5 inch
406 x 356 x 292 mm
DELAY
< 6 µsec, 1.2 BW
< 3 µsec, 4.8 BW
< 3 µsec, 10.2 BW
50 lbs
23 kg
Power Consumption
Idle
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Table 6 RepeaterNet Alarm, Monitoring, and Control
Access Options Graphical User Interface Functions
• Windows 98 (Craft)
• RS-232 (direct)
• POTS (dial-up)
• Wireless Modem
ITEM OUTPUT ITEM OUTPUT ITEM OUTPUT
Critical Alarm Form C Relay
Major Alarm Form C Relay Digital Outputs (2) Opto-Isolated TTL BUPS Monitor 6 Alarms
Minor Alarm Form C Relay Digital Inputs (2) Opto-Isolated TTL
System Ready, Power LED, Green Major Alarm LED, Red
Critical Alarm LED, Red Minor Alarm LED, Red
Type Description
BUPS 6 – 14 hours of backup power without AC mains supply
Solar Electric Battery PV (Photovoltaic) with controlled charging of station battery
Hybrid Solar and TEG PV with Thermal Electric Generator powered from propane fuel
Hybrid Solar and MG PV with Motor Generator powered from propane or diesel fuel
• Windows NT (Master)
• 32-bit
• Point and click
• Pull-down menus
Table 7 Repeater Supervision
SUPERVISION
Remote Control
Relays (2)
Visual Indicators
Table 8 Alternate Power Supply Options
Form C Relay
• Summary Alarm
• Interrupt Reporting
• Definable Threshold
• Remote Control: Gain, PA On/Off
External Battery
Monitor
Analog DC Volts
Table 9 Modem Options
Modem Options
• Internal wireless modem
• Internal 14400 bps modem card with an RJ-11 jack for a land-line connection through a Cellular Handset
NOTE: The repeater can also be ordered without a modem.
GSM Channel Assignments
In the following tables, lookup the range of GSM channels to be repeated, then find the
corresponding CDMA channel for the passband center. Assign that CDMA channel number to the
repeater using RepeaterNet Craft. CDMA channels can be set in 1-channel; 50 kHz increments.
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Table 10 GSM-1900 Channel Range, 1.2 MHz Passband BW
GSM-1900 Channel Range
CDMA
Channel
Passband Frequencies, MHz
Forward Direction, 1.2 MHz BW
Low Center High Center Low Center High
A-Block
512 514 517
513 515 518
514 516 519
515 517 520
516 518 521
517 519 522
518 520 523
519 521 524
520 522 525
521 523 526
522 524 527
523 525 528
524 526 529
525 527 530
526 528 531
527 529 532
528 530 533
529 531 534
530 532 535
531 533 536
532 534 537
533 535 538
534 536 539
535 537 540
536 538 541
537 539 542
538 540 543
539 541 544
540 542 545
541 543 546
542 544 547
543 545 548
544 546 549
545 547 550
546 548 551
547 549 552
548 550 553
549 551 554
550 552 555
551 553 556
552 554 557
553 555 558
554 556 559
555 557 560
12
16
20
24
28
32
36
40
44
48
52
56
60
64
68
72
76
80
84
88
92
96
100
104
108
112
116
120
124
128
132
136
140
144
148
152
156
160
164
168
172
176
180
184
1930.00 1930.60 1931.20
1930.20 1930.80 1931.40
1930.40 1931.00 1931.60
1930.60 1931.20 1931.80
1930.80 1931.40 1932.00
1931.00 1931.60 1932.20
1931.20 1931.80 1932.40
1931.40 1932.00 1932.60
1931.60 1932.20 1932.80
1931.80 1932.40 1933.00
1932.00 1932.60 1933.20
1932.20 1932.80 1933.40
1932.40 1933.00 1933.60
1932.60 1933.20 1933.80
1932.80 1933.40 1934.00
1933.00 1933.60 1934.20
1933.20 1933.80 1934.40
1933.40 1934.00 1934.60
1933.60 1934.20 1934.80
1933.80 1934.40 1935.00
1934.00 1934.60 1935.20
1934.20 1934.80 1935.40
1934.40 1935.00 1935.60
1934.60 1935.20 1935.80
1934.80 1935.40 1936.00
1935.00 1935.60 1936.20
1935.20 1935.80 1936.40
1935.40 1936.00 1936.60
1935.60 1936.20 1936.80
1935.80 1936.40 1937.00
1936.00 1936.60 1937.20
1936.20 1936.80 1937.40
1936.40 1937.00 1937.60
1936.60 1937.20 1937.80
1936.80 1937.40 1938.00
1937.00 1937.60 1938.20
1937.20 1937.80 1938.40
1937.40 1938.00 1938.60
1937.60 1938.20 1938.80
1937.80 1938.40 1939.00
1938.00 1938.60 1939.20
1938.20 1938.80 1939.40
1938.40 1939.00 1939.60
1938.60 1939.20 1939.80
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GSM-1900 Channel Range
CDMA
Channel
Passband Frequencies, MHz
Forward Direction, 1.2 MHz BW
Low Center High Center Low Center High
A-Block - Continued
556 558 561
557 559 562
558 560 563
559 561 564
560 562 565
561 563 566
562 564 567
563 565 568
564 566 569
565 567 570
566 568 571
567 569 572
568 570 573
569 571 574
570 572 575
571 573 576
572 574 577
573 575 578
574 576 579
575 577 580
576 578 581
577 579 582
578 580 583
579 581 584
580 582 585
188
192
196
200
204
208
212
216
220
224
228
232
236
240
244
248
252
256
260
264
268
272
276
280
284
1938.80 1939.40 1940.00
1939.00 1939.60 1940.20
1939.20 1939.80 1940.40
1939.40 1940.00 1940.60
1939.60 1940.20 1940.80
1939.80 1940.40 1941.00
1940.00 1940.60 1941.20
1940.20 1940.80 1941.40
1940.40 1941.00 1941.60
1940.60 1941.20 1941.80
1940.80 1941.40 1942.00
1941.00 1941.60 1942.20
1941.20 1941.80 1942.40
1941.40 1942.00 1942.60
1941.60 1942.20 1942.80
1941.80 1942.40 1943.00
1942.00 1942.60 1943.20
1942.20 1942.80 1943.40
1942.40 1943.00 1943.60
1942.60 1943.20 1943.80
1942.80 1943.40 1944.00
1943.00 1943.60 1944.20
1943.20 1943.80 1944.40
1943.40 1944.00 1944.60
1943.60 1944.20 1944.80
D-Block
587 589 592
588 590 593
589 591 594
590 592 595
591 593 596
592 594 597
593 595 598
594 596 599
595 597 600
596 598 601
597 599 602
598 600 603
599 601 604
600 602 605
601 603 606
602 604 607
603 605 608
604 606 609
605 607 610
312
316
320
324
328
332
336
340
344
348
352
356
360
364
368
372
376
380
384
1945.00 1945.60 1946.20
1945.20 1945.80 1946.40
1945.40 1946.00 1946.60
1945.60 1946.20 1946.80
1945.80 1946.40 1947.00
1946.00 1946.60 1947.20
1946.20 1946.80 1947.40
1946.40 1947.00 1947.60
1946.60 1947.20 1947.80
1946.80 1947.40 1948.00
1947.00 1947.60 1948.20
1947.20 1947.80 1948.40
1947.40 1948.00 1948.60
1947.60 1948.20 1948.80
1947.80 1948.40 1949.00
1948.00 1948.60 1949.20
1948.20 1948.80 1949.40
1948.40 1949.00 1949.60
1948.60 1949.20 1949.80
Lookup the range of GSM channels to be repeated, then find the corresponding CDMA channel for
the passband center. Assign that CDMA channel number to the repeater using RepeaterNet Craft.
CDMA channels can be set in 1-channel; 50 kHz increments.
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GSM-1900 Channel Range
CDMA
Channel
Passband Frequencies, MHz
Forward Direction, 1.2 MHz BW
Low Center High Center Low Center High
B-Block
612 614 617
613 615 618
614 616 619
615 617 620
616 618 621
617 619 622
618 620 623
619 621 624
620 622 625
621 623 626
622 624 627
623 625 628
624 626 629
625 627 630
626 628 631
627 629 632
628 630 633
629 631 634
630 632 635
631 633 636
632 634 637
633 635 638
634 636 639
635 637 640
636 638 641
637 639 642
638 640 643
639 641 644
640 642 645
641 643 646
642 644 647
643 645 648
644 646 649
645 647 650
646 648 651
647 649 652
648 650 653
649 651 654
650 652 655
651 653 656
652 654 657
653 655 658
654 656 659
655 657 660
656 658 661
657 659 662
658 660 663
659 661 664
660 662 665
661 663 666
662 664 667
412
416
420
424
428
432
436
440
444
448
452
456
460
464
468
472
476
480
484
488
492
496
500
504
508
512
516
520
524
528
532
536
540
544
548
552
556
560
564
568
572
576
580
584
588
592
596
600
604
608
612
1950.00 1950.60 1951.20
1950.20 1950.80 1951.40
1950.40 1951.00 1951.60
1950.60 1951.20 1951.80
1950.80 1951.40 1952.00
1951.00 1951.60 1952.20
1951.20 1951.80 1952.40
1951.40 1952.00 1952.60
1951.60 1952.20 1952.80
1951.80 1952.40 1953.00
1952.00 1952.60 1953.20
1952.20 1952.80 1953.40
1952.40 1953.00 1953.60
1952.60 1953.20 1953.80
1952.80 1953.40 1954.00
1953.00 1953.60 1954.20
1953.20 1953.80 1954.40
1953.40 1954.00 1954.60
1953.60 1954.20 1954.80
1953.80 1954.40 1955.00
1954.00 1954.60 1955.20
1954.20 1954.80 1955.40
1954.40 1955.00 1955.60
1954.60 1955.20 1955.80
1954.80 1955.40 1956.00
1955.00 1955.60 1956.20
1955.20 1955.80 1956.40
1955.40 1956.00 1956.60
1955.60 1956.20 1956.80
1955.80 1956.40 1957.00
1956.00 1956.60 1957.20
1956.20 1956.80 1957.40
1956.40 1957.00 1957.60
1956.60 1957.20 1957.80
1956.80 1957.40 1958.00
1957.00 1957.60 1958.20
1957.20 1957.80 1958.40
1957.40 1958.00 1958.60
1957.60 1958.20 1958.80
1957.80 1958.40 1959.00
1958.00 1958.60 1959.20
1958.20 1958.80 1959.40
1958.40 1959.00 1959.60
1958.60 1959.20 1959.80
1958.80 1959.40 1960.00
1959.00 1959.60 1960.20
1959.20 1959.80 1960.40
1959.40 1960.00 1960.60
1959.60 1960.20 1960.80
1959.80 1960.40 1961.00
1960.00 1960.60 1961.20
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GSM-1900 Channel Range
CDMA
Channel
Passband Frequencies, MHz
Forward Direction, 1.2 MHz BW
Low Center High Center Low Center High
B-Block - Continued
663 665 668
664 666 669
665 667 670
666 668 671
667 669 672
668 670 673
669 671 674
670 672 675
671 673 676
672 674 677
673 675 678
674 676 679
675 677 680
676 678 681
677 679 682
678 680 683
679 681 684
680 682 685
616
620
624
628
632
636
640
644
648
652
656
660
664
668
672
676
680
684
1960.20 1960.80 1961.40
1960.40 1961.00 1961.60
1960.60 1961.20 1961.80
1960.80 1961.40 1962.00
1961.00 1961.60 1962.20
1961.20 1961.80 1962.40
1961.40 1962.00 1962.60
1961.60 1962.20 1962.80
1961.80 1962.40 1963.00
1962.00 1962.60 1963.20
1962.20 1962.80 1963.40
1962.40 1963.00 1963.60
1962.60 1963.20 1963.80
1962.80 1963.40 1964.00
1963.00 1963.60 1964.20
1963.20 1963.80 1964.40
1963.40 1964.00 1964.60
1963.60 1964.20 1964.80
E-Block
687 689 692
688 690 693
689 691 694
690 692 695
691 693 696
692 694 697
693 695 698
694 696 699
695 697 700
696 698 701
697 699 702
698 700 703
699 701 704
700 702 705
701 703 706
702 704 707
703 705 708
704 706 709
705 707 710
712
716
720
724
728
732
736
740
744
748
752
756
760
764
768
772
776
780
784
1965.00 1965.60 1966.20
1965.20 1965.80 1966.40
1965.40 1966.00 1966.60
1965.60 1966.20 1966.80
1965.80 1966.40 1967.00
1966.00 1966.60 1967.20
1966.20 1966.80 1967.40
1966.40 1967.00 1967.60
1966.60 1967.20 1967.80
1966.80 1967.40 1968.00
1967.00 1967.60 1968.20
1967.20 1967.80 1968.40
1967.40 1968.00 1968.60
1967.60 1968.20 1968.80
1967.80 1968.40 1969.00
1968.00 1968.60 1969.20
1968.20 1968.80 1969.40
1968.40 1969.00 1969.60
1968.60 1969.20 1969.80
Lookup the range of GSM channels to be repeated, then find the corresponding CDMA channel for
the passband center. Assign that CDMA channel number to the repeater using RepeaterNet Craft.
CDMA channels can be set in 1-channel; 50 kHz increments.
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GSM-1900 Channel Range
CDMA
Channel
Passband Frequencies, MHz
Forward Direction, 1.2 MHz BW
Low Center High Center Low Center High
F-Block
712 714 717
713 715 718
714 716 719
715 717 720
716 718 721
717 719 722
718 720 723
719 721 724
720 722 725
721 723 726
722 724 727
723 725 728
724 726 729
725 727 730
726 728 731
727 729 732
728 730 733
729 731 734
730 732 735
812
816
820
824
828
832
836
840
844
848
852
856
860
864
868
872
876
880
884
1970.00 1970.60 1971.20
1970.20 1970.80 1971.40
1970.40 1971.00 1971.60
1970.60 1971.20 1971.80
1970.80 1971.40 1972.00
1971.00 1971.60 1972.20
1971.20 1971.80 1972.40
1971.40 1972.00 1972.60
1971.60 1972.20 1972.80
1971.80 1972.40 1973.00
1972.00 1972.60 1973.20
1972.20 1972.80 1973.40
1972.40 1973.00 1973.60
1972.60 1973.20 1973.80
1972.80 1973.40 1974.00
1973.00 1973.60 1974.20
1973.20 1973.80 1974.40
1973.40 1974.00 1974.60
1973.60 1974.20 1974.80
C-Block
737 739 742
738 740 743
739 741 744
740 742 745
741 743 746
742 744 747
743 745 748
744 746 749
745 747 750
746 748 751
747 749 752
748 750 753
749 751 754
750 752 755
751 753 756
752 754 757
753 755 758
754 756 759
755 757 760
756 758 761
757 759 762
758 760 763
759 761 764
760 762 765
761 763 766
762 764 767
763 765 768
764 766 769
765 767 770
766 768 771
912
916
920
924
928
932
936
940
944
948
952
956
960
964
968
972
976
980
984
988
992
996
1000
1004
1008
1012
1016
1020
1024
1028
1975.00 1975.60 1976.20
1975.20 1975.80 1976.40
1975.40 1976.00 1976.60
1975.60 1976.20 1976.80
1975.80 1976.40 1977.00
1976.00 1976.60 1977.20
1976.20 1976.80 1977.40
1976.40 1977.00 1977.60
1976.60 1977.20 1977.80
1976.80 1977.40 1978.00
1977.00 1977.60 1978.20
1977.20 1977.80 1978.40
1977.40 1978.00 1978.60
1977.60 1978.20 1978.80
1977.80 1978.40 1979.00
1978.00 1978.60 1979.20
1978.20 1978.80 1979.40
1978.40 1979.00 1979.60
1978.60 1979.20 1979.80
1978.80 1979.40 1980.00
1979.00 1979.60 1980.20
1979.20 1979.80 1980.40
1979.40 1980.00 1980.60
1979.60 1980.20 1980.80
1979.80 1980.40 1981.00
1980.00 1980.60 1981.20
1980.20 1980.80 1981.40
1980.40 1981.00 1981.60
1980.60 1981.20 1981.80
1980.80 1981.40 1982.00
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CDMA
Channel
Passband Frequencies, MHz
Forward Direction, 1.2 MHz BW
Low Center High Center Low Center High
C-Block - Continued
767 769 772
768 770 773
769 771 774
770 772 775
771 773 776
772 774 777
773 775 778
774 776 779
775 777 780
776 778 781
777 779 782
778 780 783
779 781 784
780 782 785
781 783 786
782 784 787
783 785 788
784 786 789
785 787 790
786 788 791
787 789 792
788 790 793
789 791 794
790 792 795
791 793 796
792 794 797
793 795 798
794 796 799
795 797 800
796 798 801
797 799 802
798 800 803
799 801 804
800 802 805
801 803 806
802 804 807
803 805 808
804 806 809
805 807 810
1032
1036
1040
1044
1048
1052
1056
1060
1064
1068
1072
1076
1080
1084
1088
1092
1096
1100
1104
1108
1112
1116
1120
1124
1128
1132
1136
1140
1144
1148
1152
1156
1160
1164
1168
1172
1176
1180
1184
1981.00 1981.60 1982.20
1981.20 1981.80 1982.40
1981.40 1982.00 1982.60
1981.60 1982.20 1982.80
1981.80 1982.40 1983.00
1982.00 1982.60 1983.20
1982.20 1982.80 1983.40
1982.40 1983.00 1983.60
1982.60 1983.20 1983.80
1982.80 1983.40 1984.00
1983.00 1983.60 1984.20
1983.20 1983.80 1984.40
1983.40 1984.00 1984.60
1983.60 1984.20 1984.80
1983.80 1984.40 1985.00
1984.00 1984.60 1985.20
1984.20 1984.80 1985.40
1984.40 1985.00 1985.60
1984.60 1985.20 1985.80
1984.80 1985.40 1986.00
1985.00 1985.60 1986.20
1985.20 1985.80 1986.40
1985.40 1986.00 1986.60
1985.60 1986.20 1986.80
1985.80 1986.40 1987.00
1986.00 1986.60 1987.20
1986.20 1986.80 1987.40
1986.40 1987.00 1987.60
1986.60 1987.20 1987.80
1986.80 1987.40 1988.00
1987.00 1987.60 1988.20
1987.20 1987.80 1988.40
1987.40 1988.00 1988.60
1987.60 1988.20 1988.80
1987.80 1988.40 1989.00
1988.00 1988.60 1989.20
1988.20 1988.80 1989.40
1988.40 1989.00 1989.60
1988.60 1989.20 1989.80
Lookup the range of GSM channels to be repeated, then find the corresponding CDMA channel for
the passband center. Assign that CDMA channel number to the repeater using RepeaterNet Craft.
CDMA channels can be set in 1-channel; 50 kHz increments.
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Table 11 GSM-1900 Channel Range, 4.8 MHz Passband BW
GSM-1900 Channel Range
CDMA
Channel
Passband Frequencies, MHz
Forward Direction, 4.8 MHz BW
Low Center High Center Low Center High
A-Block
512 524 536
513 525 537
514 526 538
516 527 539
516 528 540
517 529 541
518 530 542
519 531 543
521 532 544
521 533 545
522 534 546
523 535 547
524 536 548
526 537 549
526 538 550
527 539 551
528 540 552
529 541 553
531 542 554
531 543 555
532 544 556
533 545 557
534 546 558
536 547 559
536 548 560
537 549 561
538 550 562
539 551 563
541 552 564
541 553 565
542 554 566
543 555 567
544 556 568
546 557 569
546 558 570
547 559 571
548 560 572
549 561 573
551 562 574
551 563 575
552 564 576
553 565 577
554 566 578
556 567 579
556 568 580
557 569 581
558 570 582
559 571 583
561 572 584
561 573 585
52
56
60
64
68
72
76
80
84
88
92
96
100
104
108
112
116
120
124
128
132
136
140
144
148
152
156
160
164
168
172
176
180
184
188
192
196
200
204
208
212
216
220
224
228
232
236
240
244
248
1930.20 1932.60 1935.00
1930.40 1932.80 1935.20
1930.60 1933.00 1935.40
1930.80 1933.20 1935.60
1931.00 1933.40 1935.80
1931.20 1933.60 1936.00
1931.40 1933.80 1936.20
1931.60 1934.00 1936.40
1931.80 1934.20 1936.60
1932.00 1934.40 1936.80
1932.20 1934.60 1937.00
1932.40 1934.80 1937.20
1932.60 1935.00 1937.40
1932.80 1935.20 1937.60
1933.00 1935.40 1937.80
1933.20 1935.60 1938.00
1933.40 1935.80 1938.20
1933.60 1936.00 1938.40
1933.80 1936.20 1938.60
1934.00 1936.40 1938.80
1934.20 1936.60 1939.00
1934.40 1936.80 1939.20
1934.60 1937.00 1939.40
1934.80 1937.20 1939.60
1935.00 1937.40 1939.80
1935.20 1937.60 1940.00
1935.40 1937.80 1940.20
1935.60 1938.00 1940.40
1935.80 1938.20 1940.60
1936.00 1938.40 1940.80
1936.20 1938.60 1941.00
1936.40 1938.80 1941.20
1936.60 1939.00 1941.40
1936.80 1939.20 1941.60
1937.00 1939.40 1941.80
1937.20 1939.60 1942.00
1937.40 1939.80 1942.20
1937.60 1940.00 1942.40
1937.80 1940.20 1942.60
1938.00 1940.40 1942.80
1938.20 1940.60 1943.00
1938.40 1940.80 1943.20
1938.60 1941.00 1943.40
1938.80 1941.20 1943.60
1939.00 1941.40 1943.80
1939.20 1941.60 1944.00
1939.40 1941.80 1944.20
1939.60 1942.00 1944.40
1939.80 1942.20 1944.60
1940.00 1942.40 1944.80
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GSM-1900 Channel Range
CDMA
Channel
Passband Frequencies, MHz
Forward Direction, 4.8 MHz BW
Low Center High Center Low Center High
B-Block
611 622 634 444 1949.80 1952.20 1954.60
611 623 635 448 1950.00 1952.40 1954.80
612 624 636 452 1950.20 1952.60 1955.00
613 625 637 456 1950.40 1952.80 1955.20
614 626 638 460 1950.60 1953.00 1955.40
616 627 639 464 1950.80 1953.20 1955.60
616 628 640 468 1951.00 1953.40 1955.80
617 629 641 472 1951.20 1953.60 1956.00
618 630 642 476 1951.40 1953.80 1956.20
619 631 643 480 1951.60 1954.00 1956.40
621 632 644 484 1951.80 1954.20 1956.60
621 633 645 488 1952.00 1954.40 1956.80
622 634 646 492 1952.20 1954.60 1957.00
623 635 647 496 1952.40 1954.80 1957.20
624 636 648 500 1952.60 1955.00 1957.40
626 637 649 504 1952.80 1955.20 1957.60
626 638 650 508 1953.00 1955.40 1957.80
627 639 651 512 1953.20 1955.60 1958.00
628 640 652 516 1953.40 1955.80 1958.20
629 641 653 520 1953.60 1956.00 1958.40
631 642 654 524 1953.80 1956.20 1958.60
631 643 655 528 1954.00 1956.40 1958.80
632 644 656 532 1954.20 1956.60 1959.00
633 645 657 536 1954.40 1956.80 1959.20
634 646 658 540 1954.60 1957.00 1959.40
636 647 659 544 1954.80 1957.20 1959.60
636 648 660 548 1955.00 1957.40 1959.80
637 649 661 552 1955.20 1957.60 1960.00
638 650 662 556 1955.40 1957.80 1960.20
639 651 663 560 1955.60 1958.00 1960.40
641 652 664 564 1955.80 1958.20 1960.60
641 653 665 568 1956.00 1958.40 1960.80
642 654 666 572 1956.20 1958.60 1961.00
643 655 667 576 1956.40 1958.80 1961.20
644 656 668 580 1956.60 1959.00 1961.40
646 657 669 584 1956.80 1959.20 1961.60
646 658 670 588 1957.00 1959.40 1961.80
647 659 671 592 1957.20 1959.60 1962.00
648 660 672 596 1957.40 1959.80 1962.20
649 661 673 600 1957.60 1960.00 1962.40
651 662 674 604 1957.80 1960.20 1962.60
651 663 675 608 1958.00 1960.40 1962.80
652 664 676 612 1958.20 1960.60 1963.00
653 665 677 616 1958.40 1960.80 1963.20
654 666 678 620 1958.60 1961.00 1963.40
656 667 679 624 1958.80 1961.20 1963.60
656 668 680 628 1959.00 1961.40 1963.80
657 669 681 632 1959.20 1961.60 1964.00
658 670 682 636 1959.40 1961.80 1964.20
659 671 683 640 1959.60 1962.00 1964.40
661 672 684 644 1959.80 1962.20 1964.60
661 673 685 648 1960.00 1962.40 1964.80
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GSM-1900 Channel Range
CDMA
Channel
Passband Frequencies, MHz
Forward Direction, 4.8 MHz BW
Low Center High Center Low Center High
C-Block
737 749 761 952 1975.20 1977.60 1980.00
738 750 762 956 1975.40 1977.80 1980.20
739 751 763 960 1975.60 1978.00 1980.40
741 752 764 964 1975.80 1978.20 1980.60
741 753 765 968 1976.00 1978.40 1980.80
742 754 766 972 1976.20 1978.60 1981.00
743 755 767 976 1976.40 1978.80 1981.20
744 756 768 980 1976.60 1979.00 1981.40
746 757 769 984 1976.80 1979.20 1981.60
746 758 770 988 1977.00 1979.40 1981.80
747 759 771 992 1977.20 1979.60 1982.00
748 760 772 996 1977.40 1979.80 1982.20
749 761 773 1000 1977.60 1980.00 1982.40
751 762 774 1004 1977.80 1980.20 1982.60
751 763 775 1008 1978.00 1980.40 1982.80
752 764 776 1012 1978.20 1980.60 1983.00
753 765 777 1016 1978.40 1980.80 1983.20
754 766 778 1020 1978.60 1981.00 1983.40
756 767 779 1024 1978.80 1981.20 1983.60
757 768 780 1028 1979.00 1981.40 1983.80
757 769 781 1032 1979.20 1981.60 1984.00
758 770 782 1036 1979.40 1981.80 1984.20
759 771 783 1040 1979.60 1982.00 1984.40
761 772 784 1044 1979.80 1982.20 1984.60
762 773 785 1048 1980.00 1982.40 1984.80
762 774 786 1052 1980.20 1982.60 1985.00
763 775 787 1056 1980.40 1982.80 1985.20
764 776 788 1060 1980.60 1983.00 1985.40
766 777 789 1064 1980.80 1983.20 1985.60
767 778 790 1068 1981.00 1983.40 1985.80
767 779 791 1072 1981.20 1983.60 1986.00
768 780 792 1076 1981.40 1983.80 1986.20
769 781 793 1080 1981.60 1984.00 1986.40
771 782 794 1084 1981.80 1984.20 1986.60
772 783 795 1088 1982.00 1984.40 1986.80
772 784 796 1092 1982.20 1984.60 1987.00
773 785 797 1096 1982.40 1984.80 1987.20
774 786 798 1100 1982.60 1985.00 1987.40
776 787 799 1104 1982.80 1985.20 1987.60
777 788 800 1108 1983.00 1985.40 1987.80
777 789 801 1112 1983.20 1985.60 1988.00
778 790 802 1116 1983.40 1985.80 1988.20
779 791 803 1120 1983.60 1986.00 1988.40
781 792 804 1124 1983.80 1986.20 1988.60
782 793 805 1128 1984.00 1986.40 1988.80
782 794 806 1132 1984.20 1986.60 1989.00
783 795 807 1136 1984.40 1986.80 1989.20
784 796 808 1140 1984.60 1987.00 1989.40
786 797 809 1144 1984.80 1987.20 1989.60
787 798 810 1148 1985.00 1987.40 1989.80
Lookup the range of GSM channels to be repeated, then find the corresponding CDMA channel for
the passband center. Assign that CDMA channel number to the repeater using RepeaterNet Craft.
CDMA channels can be set in 1-channel; 50 kHz increments.
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GSM-1900 Channel Range
CDMA
Channel
Passband Frequencies, MHz
Forward Direction, 4.8 MHz BW
Low Center High Center Low Center High
D-Block
587 598 610
348
1945.00 1947.40 1949.80
E-Block
686 698 710
748
1965.00 1967.40 1969.80
F-Block
712 724 736
852
1970.20 1972.60 1975.00
Table 12 GSM-1900 Channel Range, 10.2 MHz Passband BW
GSM-1900 Channel Range
CDMA
Channel
Passband Frequencies, MHz
Forward Direction, 10.2 MHz BW
Low Center High Center Low Center High
A-Block
512 537 562
513 538 563
514 539 564
515 540 565
516 541 566
517 542 567
518 543 568
519 544 569
520 545 570
521 546 571
522 547 572
523 548 573
524 549 574
525 550 575
526 551 576
527 552 577
528 553 578
529 554 579
530 555 580
531 556 581
532 557 582
533 558 583
534 559 584
535 560 585
104
108
112
116
120
124
128
132
136
140
144
148
152
156
160
164
168
172
176
180
184
188
192
196
1930.10 1935.20 1940.30
1930.30 1935.40 1940.50
1930.50 1935.60 1940.70
1930.70 1935.80 1940.90
1930.90 1936.00 1941.10
1931.10 1936.20 1941.30
1931.30 1936.40 1941.50
1931.50 1936.60 1941.70
1931.70 1936.80 1941.90
1931.90 1937.00 1942.10
1932.10 1937.20 1942.30
1932.30 1937.40 1942.50
1932.50 1937.60 1942.70
1932.70 1937.80 1942.90
1932.90 1938.00 1943.10
1933.10 1938.20 1943.30
1933.30 1938.40 1943.50
1933.50 1938.60 1943.70
1933.70 1938.80 1943.90
1933.90 1939.00 1944.10
1934.10 1939.20 1944.30
1934.30 1939.40 1944.50
1934.50 1939.60 1944.70
1934.70 1939.80 1944.90
D-Block1
573 598 623
587
598
610 348
348
1942.30 1947.40 1952.50
1942.30 1947.40 1952.50
Note (1): 10.2 MHz bandwidth is not recommended in D, E and F blocks unless measures are taken
to minimize potential degradation of service to adjacent blocks.
Legal block edge channels (low and high) are shown in bold face.
Lookup the range of GSM channels to be repeated, then find the corresponding CDMA channel for
the passband center. Assign that CDMA channel number to the repeater using RepeaterNet Craft.
CDMA channels can be set in 1-channel; 50 kHz increments.
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GSM-1900 Channel Range
CDMA
Channel
Passband Frequencies, MHz
Forward Direction, 10.2 MHz BW
Low Center High Center Low Center High
B-Block
612 637 662
613 638 663
614 639 664
615 640 665
616 641 666
617 642 667
618 643 668
619 644 669
620 645 670
621 646 671
622 647 672
623 648 673
624 649 674
625 650 675
626 651 676
627 652 677
628 653 678
629 654 679
630 655 680
631 656 681
632 657 682
633 658 683
634 659 684
635 660 685
504
508
512
516
520
524
528
532
536
540
544
548
552
556
560
564
568
572
576
580
584
588
592
596
1950.10 1955.20 1960.30
1950.30 1955.40 1960.50
1950.50 1955.60 1960.70
1950.70 1955.80 1960.90
1950.90 1956.00 1961.10
1951.10 1956.20 1961.30
1951.30 1956.40 1961.50
1951.50 1956.60 1961.70
1951.70 1956.80 1961.90
1951.90 1957.00 1962.10
1952.10 1957.20 1962.30
1952.30 1957.40 1962.50
1952.50 1957.60 1962.70
1952.70 1957.80 1962.90
1952.90 1958.00 1963.10
1953.10 1958.20 1963.30
1953.30 1958.40 1963.50
1953.50 1958.60 1963.70
1953.70 1958.80 1963.90
1953.90 1959.00 1964.10
1954.10 1959.20 1964.30
1954.30 1959.40 1964.50
1954.50 1959.60 1964.70
1954.70 1959.80 1964.90
E-Block1
673 698 723
687
698
710 748
748
1962.30 1967.40 1972.50
1962.30 1967.40 1972.50
F-Block1
699 724 749
712
724
735 852
852
1967.50 1972.60 1977.70
1967.50 1972.60 1977.70
Note (1): 10.2 MHz bandwidth is not recommended in D, E and F blocks unless measures are taken
to minimize potential degradation of service to adjacent blocks.
Legal block edge channels (low and high) are shown in bold face.
Lookup the range of GSM channels to be repeated, then find the corresponding CDMA channel for
the passband center. Assign that CDMA channel number to the repeater using RepeaterNet Craft.
CDMA channels can be set in 1-channel; 50 kHz increments.
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GSM-1900 Channel Range
CDMA
Channel
Passband Frequencies, MHz
Forward Direction, 10.2 MHz BW
Low Center High Center Low Center High
C-Block
737 762 787
738 763 788
739 764 789
740 765 790
741 766 791
742 767 792
743 768 793
744 769 794
745 770 795
746 771 796
747 772 797
748 773 798
749 774 799
750 775 800
751 776 801
752 777 802
753 778 803
754 779 804
755 780 805
756 781 806
757 782 807
758 783 808
759 784 809
760 785 810
1004
1008
1012
1016
1020
1024
1028
1032
1036
1040
1044
1048
1052
1056
1060
1064
1068
1072
1076
1080
1084
1088
1092
1096
1975.10 1980.20 1985.30
1975.30 1980.40 1985.50
1975.50 1980.60 1985.70
1975.70 1980.80 1985.90
1975.90 1981.00 1986.10
1976.10 1981.20 1986.30
1976.30 1981.40 1986.50
1976.50 1981.60 1986.70
1976.70 1981.80 1986.90
1976.90 1982.00 1987.10
1977.10 1982.20 1987.30
1977.30 1982.40 1987.50
1977.50 1982.60 1987.70
1977.70 1982.80 1987.90
1977.90 1983.00 1988.10
1978.10 1983.20 1988.30
1978.30 1983.40 1988.50
1978.50 1983.60 1988.70
1978.70 1983.80 1988.90
1978.90 1984.00 1989.10
1979.10 1984.20 1989.30
1979.30 1984.40 1989.50
1979.50 1984.60 1989.70
1979.70 1984.80 1989.90
Lookup the range of GSM channels to be repeated, then find the corresponding CDMA channel for
the passband center. Assign that CDMA channel number to the repeater using RepeaterNet Craft.
CDMA channels can be set in 1-channel; 50 kHz increments.
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Ordering Information
Consider the following issues before ordering the PES1900Gi NR:
Electrical Supply
The required type and circuit breaker box.
Back-Up Power
A power supply in case of interrupted electrical service, note that a BUPS (Back-Up Power
System) is available from Peninsula Engineering Solutions.
Antennas
What types are required; what is the intended system coverage; note that antennas are available
from Peninsula Engineering Solutions.
Coaxial Cabling
Type and length required for antenna connections (including jumper assemblies); note that
coaxial cable is available from Peninsula Engineering Solutions.
Mounting
Special requirements for the repeater and antennas.
When ordering, specify a shipping destination and a billing address. Peninsula Engineering Solutions
returns an order acknowledgment with the scheduled shipping date. Each shipment includes an
equipment list showing the equipment ordered and shipped, including details about system and
equipment options.
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System Options and Assembly Part Number
Table 13 PES1900Gi, 1.2 MHz BW, Repeater Part Numbers
1.2 MHz Bandwidth Passband
Part Number Description
090-3600G-02-1.2
090-3600G-03-1.2 Assembly, PES1900Gi, GSM, A BLK, 1-Passband, 1.2 MHz, 115/230VAC, ND
090-3600G-06-1.2
090-3600G-07-1.2 Assembly, PES1900Gi, GSM, A BLK, 1-Passband, 1.2 MHz, 24VDC, ND
090-3610G-02-1.2
090-3610G-03-1.2 Assembly, PES1900Gi, GSM, B BLK, 1-Passband, 1.2 MHz, 115/230VAC, ND
090-3610G-06-1.2
090-3610G-07-1.2 Assembly, PES1900Gi, GSM, B BLK, 1-Passband, 1.2 MHz, 24VDC, ND
090-3620G-02-1.2
090-3620G-03-1.2 Assembly, PES1900Gi, GSM, C BLK, 1-Passband, 1.2 MHz, 115/230VAC, ND
090-3620G-06-1.2
090-3620G-07-1.2 Assembly, PES1900Gi, GSM, C BLK, 1-Passband, 1.2 MHz, 24VDC, ND
090-3630G-02-1.2
090-3630G-03-1.2 Assembly, PES1900Gi, GSM, D BLK, 1-Passband, 1.2 MHz, 115/230VAC, ND
090-3630G-06-1.2
090-3630G-07-1.2 Assembly, PES1900Gi, GSM, D BLK, 1-Passband, 1.2 MHz, 24VDC, ND
090-3640G-02-1.2
090-3640G-03-1.2 Assembly, PES1900Gi, GSM, E BLK, 1-Passband, 1.2 MHz, 115/230VAC, ND
090-3640G-06-1.2
090-3640G-07-1.2 Assembly, PES1900Gi, GSM, E BLK, 1-Passband, 1.2 MHz, 24VDC, ND
090-3650G-02-1.2
090-3650G-03-1.2 Assembly, PES1900Gi, GSM, F BLK, 1-Passband, 1.2 MHz, 115/230VAC, ND
090-3650G-06-1.2
090-3650G-07-1.2 Assembly, PES1900Gi, GSM, F BLK, 1-Passband, 1.2 MHz, 24VDC, ND
Assembly, PES1900Gi, GSM, A BLK, GROWTH BOX 115/230VAC
(adds second 1.2 MHz passband to any AC system)
Assembly, PES1900Gi, GSM, A BLK, GROWTH BOX 24VDC
(adds second 1.2 MHz passband to any DC system)
Assembly, PES1900Gi, GSM, B BLK, GROWTH BOX 115/230VAC
(adds second 1.2 MHz passband to any AC system)
Assembly, PES1900Gi, GSM, B BLK, GROWTH BOX 24VDC
(adds second 1.2 MHz passband to any DC system)
Assembly, PES1900Gi, GSM, C BLK, GROWTH BOX 115/230VAC
(adds second 1.2 MHz passband to any AC system)
Assembly, PES1900Gi, GSM, C BLK, GROWTH BOX 24VDC
(adds second 1.2 MHz passband to any DC system)
Assembly, PES1900Gi, GSM, D BLK, GROWTH BOX 115/230VAC
(adds second 1.2 MHz passband to any AC system)
Assembly, PES1900Gi, GSM, D BLK, GROWTH BOX 24VDC
(adds second 1.2 MHz passband to any DC system)
Assembly, PES1900Gi, GSM, E BLK, GROWTH BOX 115/230VAC
(adds second 1.2 MHz passband to any AC system)
Assembly, PES1900Gi, GSM, E BLK, GROWTH BOX 24VDC
(adds second 1.2 MHz passband to any DC system)
Assembly, PES1900Gi, GSM, F BLK, GROWTH BOX 115/230VAC
(adds second 1.2 MHz passband to any AC system)
Assembly, PES1900Gi, GSM, F BLK, GROWTH BOX 24VDC
(adds second 1.2 MHz passband to any DC system)
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Table 14 PES1900Gi, 4.8 MHz BW, Repeater Part Numbers
4.8 MHz Bandwidth Passband
Part Number Description
090-3600G-02-4.8
090-3600G-03-4.8 Assembly, PES1900Gi, GSM, A BLK, 1-Passband, 4.8 MHz, 115/230VAC, ND
090-3600G-06-4.8
090-3600G-07-4.8 Assembly, PES1900Gi, GSM, A BLK, 1-Passband, 4.8 MHz, 24VDC, ND
090-3610G-02-4.8
090-3610G-03-4.8 Assembly, PES1900Gi, GSM, B BLK, 1-Passband, 4.8 MHz, 115/230VAC, ND
090-3610G-06-4.8
090-3610G-07-4.8 Assembly, PES1900Gi, GSM, B BLK, 1-Passband, 4.8 MHz, 24VDC, ND
090-3620G-02-4.8
090-3620G-03-4.8 Assembly, PES1900Gi, GSM, C BLK, 1-Passband, 4.8 MHz, 115/230VAC, ND
090-3620G-06-4.8
090-3620G-07-4.8 Assembly, PES1900Gi, GSM, C BLK, 1-Passband, 4.8 MHz, 24VDC, ND
090-3630G-02-4.8
090-3630G-03-4.8 Assembly, PES1900Gi, GSM, D BLK, 1-Passband, 4.8 MHz, 115/230VAC, ND
090-3630G-06-4.8
090-3630G-07-4.8 Assembly, PES1900Gi, GSM, D BLK, 1-Passband, 4.8 MHz, 24VDC, ND
090-3640G-02-4.8
090-3640G-03-4.8 Assembly, PES1900Gi, GSM, E BLK, 1-Passband, 4.8 MHz, 115/230VAC, ND
090-3640G-06-4.8
090-3640G-07-4.8 Assembly, PES1900Gi, GSM, E BLK, 1-Passband, 4.8 MHz, 24VDC, ND
090-3650G-02-4.8
090-3650G-03-4.8 Assembly, PES1900Gi, GSM, F BLK, 1-Passband, 4.8 MHz, 115/230VAC, ND
090-3650G-06-4.8
090-3650G-07-4.8 Assembly, PES1900Gi, GSM, F BLK, 1-Passband, 4.8 MHz, 24VDC, ND
Assembly, PES1900Gi, GSM, A BLK, GROWTH BOX 115/230VAC
(adds second 4.8 MHz passband to any AC system)
Assembly, PES1900Gi, GSM, A BLK, GROWTH BOX 24VDC
(adds second 4.8 MHz passband to any DC system)
Assembly, PES1900Gi, GSM, B BLK, GROWTH BOX 115/230VAC
(adds second 4.8 MHz passband to any AC system)
Assembly, PES1900Gi, GSM, B BLK, GROWTH BOX 24VDC
(adds second 4.8 MHz passband to any DC system)
Assembly, PES1900Gi, GSM, C BLK, GROWTH BOX 115/230VAC
(adds second 4.8 MHz passband to any AC system)
Assembly, PES1900Gi, GSM, C BLK, GROWTH BOX 24VDC
(adds second 4.8 MHz passband to any DC system)
Assembly, PES1900Gi, GSM, D BLK, GROWTH BOX 115/230VAC
(adds second 4.8 MHz passband to any AC system)
Assembly, PES1900Gi, GSM, D BLK, GROWTH BOX 24VDC
(adds second 4.8 MHz passband to any DC system)
Assembly, PES1900Gi, GSM, E BLK, GROWTH BOX 115/230VAC
(adds second 4.8 MHz passband to any AC system)
Assembly, PES1900Gi, GSM, E BLK, GROWTH BOX 24VDC
(adds second 4.8 MHz passband to any DC system)
Assembly, PES1900Gi, GSM, F BLK, GROWTH BOX 115/230VAC
(adds second 4.8 MHz passband to any AC system)
Assembly, PES1900Gi, GSM, F BLK, GROWTH BOX 24VDC
(adds second 4.8 MHz passband to any DC system)
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Table 15 PES1900Gi, 10.2 MHz BW, Repeater Part Numbers
10.2 MHz Bandwidth Passband
Part Number Description
090-3600G-02-10
090-3600G-03-10 Assembly, PES1900Gi, GSM, A BLK, 1-Passband, 10.2 MHz, 115/230VAC, ND
090-3600G-06-10
090-3600G-07-10 Assembly, PES1900Gi, GSM, A BLK, 1-Passband, 10.2 MHz, 24VDC, ND
090-3610G-02-10
090-3610G-03-10 Assembly, PES1900Gi, GSM, B BLK, 1-Passband, 10.2 MHz, 115/230VAC, ND
090-3610G-06-10
090-3610G-07-10 Assembly, PES1900Gi, GSM, B BLK, 1-Passband, 10.2 MHz, 24VDC, ND
090-3620G-02-10
090-3620G-03-10 Assembly, PES1900Gi, GSM, C BLK, 1-Passband, 10.2 MHz, 115/230VAC, ND
090-3620G-06-10
090-3620G-07-10 Assembly, PES1900Gi, GSM, C BLK, 1-Passband, 10.2 MHz, 24VDC, ND
090-3630G-02-10
090-3630G-03-10 Assembly, PES1900Gi, GSM, D BLK, 1-Passband, 10.2 MHz, 115/230VAC, ND
090-3630G-06-10
090-3630G-07-10 Assembly, PES1900Gi, GSM, D BLK, 1-Passband, 10.2 MHz, 24VDC, ND
090-3640G-02-10
090-3640G-03-10 Assembly, PES1900Gi, GSM, E BLK, 1-Passband, 10.2 MHz, 115/230VAC, ND
090-3640G-06-10
090-3640G-07-10 Assembly, PES1900Gi, GSM, E BLK, 1-Passband, 10.2 MHz, 24VDC, ND
090-3650G-02-10
090-3650G-03-10 Assembly, PES1900Gi, GSM, F BLK, 1-Passband, 10.2 MHz, 115/230VAC, ND
090-3650G-06-10
090-3650G-07-10 Assembly, PES1900Gi, GSM, F BLK, 1-Passband, 10.2 MHz, 24VDC, ND
Assembly, PES1900Gi, GSM, A BLK, GROWTH BOX 115/230VAC
(adds second 10.2 MHz passband to any AC system)
Assembly, PES1900Gi, GSM, A BLK, GROWTH BOX 24VDC
(adds second 10.2 MHz passband to any DC system)
Assembly, PES1900Gi, GSM, B BLK, GROWTH BOX 115/230VAC
(adds second 10.2 MHz passband to any AC system)
Assembly, PES1900Gi, GSM, B BLK, GROWTH BOX 24VDC
(adds second 10.2 MHz passband to any DC system)
Assembly, PES1900Gi, GSM, C BLK, GROWTH BOX 115/230VAC
(adds second 10.2 MHz passband to any AC system)
Assembly, PES1900Gi, GSM, C BLK, GROWTH BOX 24VDC
(adds second 10.2 MHz passband to any DC system)
Assembly, PES1900Gi, GSM, D BLK, GROWTH BOX 115/230VAC
(adds second 10.2 MHz passband to any AC system)
Assembly, PES1900Gi, GSM, D BLK, GROWTH BOX 24VDC
(adds second 10.2 MHz passband to any DC system)
Assembly, PES1900Gi, GSM, E BLK, GROWTH BOX 115/230VAC
(adds second 10.2 MHz passband to any AC system)
Assembly, PES1900Gi, GSM, E BLK, GROWTH BOX 24VDC
(adds second 10.2 MHz passband to any DC system)
Assembly, PES1900Gi, GSM, F BLK, GROWTH BOX 115/230VAC
(adds second 10.2 MHz passband to any AC system)
Assembly, PES1900Gi, GSM, F BLK, GROWTH BOX 24VDC
(adds second 10.2 MHz passband to any DC system)
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Part Number Description
020-1229-03 Plate, Back Mounting
022-0127-01 Gasket, Input/Output Box Door
024-1004-01 Assembly, Input/Output Box and Door
087-1524-01 Modem Module
091-0105-01 Accessory Kit, AC
091-0105-02 Accessory Kit, DC
103-0137-01 Power Cord, AC
125-0059-07 Washer Lock 3/8 S/S
125-0068-07 Washer Flat 3/8 S/S
125-0212-13 Bolt, Hex Head, Security, Pin-in-Head S/S
129-0007-02 Allen Wrench
137-0428-01 Door Hinge Set
137-0438-01 Pole Mounting Kit
137-0446-01 Plugs, Button, Alarm, Power and Growth Cabinet
137-0447-01 Conduit Fitting
149-0841-01 Battery, Internal, 12 Volt, 1.3 Amp-Hr Sealed Rechargeable Lead Acid
187-0188-01 Cable Assembly, BUPS Power and Alarm
187-0713-01 Cable, PC Interface, DB9, 9-Pin, Female to Female
250-1011-01 BUPS-25/80
519-1200-03 Software, RepeaterNet Craft
Table 16 Spare and Accessory Equipment
Technical Services
To supplement the manpower resources of service providers, Peninsula Engineering Solutions offers
the following technical services:
⇒ Site and construction surveys
⇒ Network design
⇒ Design verification
⇒ Training
⇒ Project management
⇒ Installation
⇒ Providing accessories (antennas, coaxial cabling, and so on)
Quotations for technical services are available upon request.
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Contacting Peninsula Engineering Solutions
Contact the Peninsula Engineering Solutions corporate headquarters for sales information or
technical assistance for the PES1900Gi NR, or any other of our communications or related products.
Corporate Headquarters
39 Grand Canyon Lane
San Ramon, California 94582
United States of America
Telephone: +1 925 901-0103
Facsimile: +1 925 901-0403
Internet: http://www.peninsulaengineering.com/
E-Mail: info@peninsulaengineering.com
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Chapter 2. Installation Instructions
Installation Overview
The PES1900Gi NR is designed for indoor or outdoor installation and can be either wall or pole
mounted. The unit’s compact cabinet simplifies installation, while it’s aesthetically acceptable design
allows it to be easily zoned in many locations.
Use the Installation Checklist at the front of this manual for a reference during installation. The
checklist is a master procedure for installing the repeater and all related hardware, and includes
installation procedures for the RepeaterNet software program.
Prior to installing the repeater, a thorough understanding of RepeaterNet is required—see
RepeaterNet Craft for the PES1900Gi NR.
NOTE: Only qualified service or technical personnel should install and service the PES1900Gi NR.
The following illustrates a typical installation with external equipment.
Figure 1 Typical GSM Repeater Installation
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Receipt and Inspection of the PES1900Gi NR
Immediately upon receipt of the PES1900Gi NR, unpack and inventory the contents against the
packing lists, including the contents of the accessory kit (part number 091-0105-01 or -02) and any
optional equipment ordered with the unit—see Tables 12 and 13 on page 12. Contact Peninsula
Engineering Solutions if any items are missing.
Inspect the unit and accessories thoroughly for shipping damage, especially for damage that may be
hidden by the packaging. Pay particular attention to the following:
⇒ Bent or dented sheet metal
⇒ Loose or broken components
⇒ Damaged connectors
⇒ Damaged or broken wiring or coaxial cables
⇒ Missing or damaged contents of the accessory kit
⇒ Missing or damaged optional equipment
Note any damage on the waybill and request that the delivery agent sign it for verification. Also, notify
the transfer company as soon as possible, submit a damage report to the carrier, and inform the
Customer Service Department of Peninsula Engineering Solutions in writing.
NOTE: Save original shipping carton and packing materials for any future transport of the unit.
If the PES1900Gi NR is to be stored for later installation or shipment, reseal the packaging of the
accessory kit and the repeater.
RepeaterNet Craft
Some of the steps in the installation process require using RepeaterNet Craft software. This software
is provided on an appropriately labeled CD-ROM located in the accessory kit.
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Installation Equipment
See the following table for a list of required installation equipment. Additional equipment may be
needed, depending on specific installation site requirements and optional accessories ordered.
Table 17 Required Installation Equipment
Equipment or Item Function
Site Plan and Network Engineering documentation To correctly configure the repeater to operate in the
PCS or Cellular network.
1/8-inch small flat blade screwdriver Use for wiring AC input power and external alarm
plugs.
3/8-inch Ratchet or Screwdriver To operate pin-in-socket driver.
¼ -inch Hex driver To detach security screws
Digital Voltmeter To test power connections and analog test points.
RF Signal Generator To test antenna isolation (with Spectrum Analyzer)
Spectrum Analyzer To test RF power output.
Power Meter, Agilent (HP) 435B with 8481 Sensor* To test RF power output.
Directional Coupler, 30 dB, 2ea To measure repeater RF power output.
GSM Test Receiver To measure the signals from the BTS/RBS
Sweep test equipment, Anritsu SiteMaster™ To test feedlines and antennas.
Type-N (m), 50-Ohm Termination, 10 W, 3 ea. To terminate antenna ports during off-air test.
RF Test Jumper Cables, N(m), 3 ea. For test equipment, length depends on application.
Mounting Hardware To mount repeater and antennas.
Electrical Wiring Equipment (as needed) To connect external systems to inputs and outputs.
Wrist Grounding Strap To protect against static discharge.
Laptop Computer with serial port and with
RepeaterNet Craft installed
Pole Mounting Tightening/Crimping Tool†
*Equivalent substitutes may be used. †If necessary.
To control and monitor the repeater.
To mount the repeater to a pole and secure pole
mounting straps.
Note that the site plan and network engineering documentation is used during installation to refer to
the intended parameters of the project including coverage area, gain settings, and antenna location. If
necessary, consult a network administrator for more information.
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Accessory Kits
Table 18 Accessory Kit, AC Repeater,
091-0105-01
Part Number Description Quantity
129-0007-02 Wrench, Hex Key, 5/32-inch x 3-1/4 -inch long, Short Arm 1
129-0008-01 Hex Bit, Pin-In Socket, 7/32-inch 1
129-0011-01 Hex Bit 7/64-inch x 1-inch long, Ball Point ¼ -inch Driver 1
137-0446-01 Button Plug, Recessed-Type Head, 7/8-inch 4
137-0447-01 Fitting, Cord, Liquidtight ½ -inch, Straight 4
137-0447-02 Locknut, Electrical Fitting, ½ -inch 4
187-0713-02 Cable Assembly, Comp (2M) 2X D-Sub 9-Pin, Male/Female 1
187-0929-01 Cable Assembly, AC Power Cord 1
519-1200-03 RepeaterNet Craft Software 1
550-3600-04 Repeater Reference Manual, CD-ROM 1
Table 19 Accessory Kit, DC Repeater
091-0105-02
Part Number Description Quantity
129-0007-02 Wrench, Hex Key, 5/32-inch x 3-1/4 -inch long, Short Arm 1
129-0008-01 Hex Bit, Pin-In Socket, 7/32-inch 1
129-0011-01 Hex Bit 7/64-inch x 1-inch long, Ball Point ¼ -inch Driver 1
137-0446-01 Button Plug, Recessed-Type Head, 7/8-inch 4
137-0447-01 Fitting, Cord, Liquidtight ½ -inch, Straight 4
137-0447-02 Locknut, Electrical Fitting, ½ -inch 4
187-0188-01 Cable Assembly, Power, Alarm, BUPS 1
187-0713-02 Cable Assembly, Comp (2M) 2X D-Sub 9-Pin, Male/Female 1
519-1200-03 RepeaterNet Craft Software 1
550-3600-04 Repeater Reference Manual CD-ROM 1
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Pre-Installation Site Review
Each site should be thoroughly reviewed before any equipment is mounted. Site review should
include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following factors:
Weather
Determine whether environmental conditions necessitate special shielding of the repeater or
other equipment.
Security
Determine whether some type of barrier is needed to protect equipment and if a security light is
required.
Aviation
Review tower heights and obstruction lighting requirements as specified by the national aviation
authority, e.g. US-FAA, US Federal Aviation Authority or Transport Canada. File NOTAMS as
required during construction.
Optional Site Equipment
Determine whether additional site equipment, such as a convenience power outlet, pump,
generator, or light is required, and, if so, where equipment is to be located and whether special
enclosures for any equipment is required.
Wiring and Wiring Access
Determine any special wiring requirements.
Cabinet Access
Determine whether there is enough room for the repeater door to open, once mounted.
CAUTION: In an extremely hot and sunny environment, such as a desert, shading from direct
sunlight may be necessary to prevent the repeater and associated equipment from
overheating.
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Chapter 3. Mounting the Antennas
Mount Antennas
Mount all antennas, antenna coaxial cabling, and lightning arrestors. Test the completed assembly
prior to repeater equipment installation. Follow details of the site plan if available.
Antenna Configurations
GSM repeaters use one basic antenna configuration:
Donor antenna and one vertically-polarized subscriber antenna (see Figure 2).
Subscriber Antenna
18" - 20"
Cable 1
FWD TX/REC Main
Top Jumper
DONOR
ANTENNA
Cable 5
Donor
Feeder
Cable 4
Donor
Top Jumper
Lightning
Arrestors
Cable 3
TX/REC Main
Bottom Jumper
Direct Port
Coupled Port
Cable 2
TX/REC Main
Feeder
Mag-mount
PCS Antenna
(OA1900 Only)
Cable 6
Donor
Bottom Jumper
REPEATER
REPEATER
Figure 2 GSM Antenna Configuration
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Antenna RF Cables
A repeater uses the same type of RF cabling as a base station does. Usually, the top and bottom
jumper cables are made from flexible, 1/2” foam dielectric coaxial cable, and the main feeder lines
are made from 7/8” to 1-5/8” foam dielectric coaxial cable.
Diversity repeater configurations (Figure 5, Figure 6, Figure 7) require three RF lines:
⇒ One for the donor antenna
⇒ One for the main subscriber antenna
⇒ One for the secondary subscriber antenna, if applicable
The size of antenna coaxial cabling for an application depends upon a number of system parameters
including, but not limited to, the following:
⇒ Required signal output
⇒ Antenna gain
⇒ Transmission line length
As a signal passes through coaxial cable, the strength of that signal decreases. This loss of signal
strength, or path loss, decreases as the diameter of the cable increases. However, larger-diameter
cabling is more expensive and more difficult to install than smaller-diameter cabling.
The allowable transmission loss for antenna cabling, and therefore the size of the cabling, is specified
in the site plan or network engineering documentation for the project. Do not install cabling of a
different size than specified.
Coaxial Cable Installation
To install coaxial cabling:
1. Raise the cable up the tower to the antenna.
2. Connect the coaxial cable to the antenna.
3. Securely install the cable so that it reaches to the installation site of the PES1900Gi NR, with
enough room to connect to the repeater.
4. Secure the cable to the tower or structure about every 3 feet or 0.9 meters.
5. Terminate the cable with a Type N connector. If the feedlines are larger than ½ -inch, use Type
N (female) connectors.
6. If the cable is larger than ½-inch (1.3 cm) in diameter, attach a coaxial jumper assembly to the
Type N (f) connector on the antenna cable. Make the jumper assembly of ½-inch (1.3 cm) coaxial
cabling and Type N (male) connectors.
CAUTION: If a coaxial cable is larger than ½-inch (1.3 cm) in diameter, do not connect it directly to
an antenna port on the repeater, as possible damage could result. The coaxial jumper
assembly reduces strain on equipment connectors.
7. Repeat for the remaining antennas.
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Lightning Protection
Peninsula Engineering Solutions strongly recommends installing lightning arrestors on all feeder
cables to the repeater. A direct lightning strike can damage any electronic equipment. Damage
resulting from a lightning strike is not covered under the equipment warranty, whether or not lightning
arrestors are used. However, using lightning arrestors can minimize the risk of damaging a repeater,
and of losing equipment operation during thunderstorms.
Use lightning arrestors that attach directly to the large-diameter feeder cables, and not to the repeater
itself. Do not use screw-on lightning arrestors, because they attach to the repeater’s antenna
terminals. Shunt the lightning to ground, as far away from the repeater as possible.
Peninsula Engineering Solutions further recommends installing PCX (1900 MHz) PolyPhaser (or
equivalent), micro lightning protection, which attaches directly to the type-N connectors of the
repeater (see Figure 9). After the PolyPhaser is attached, waterproof both the arrestor and connector
with Vapor Wrap and electrical tape.
Figure 3 PSX PolyPhaser, for Lightning Protection
Figure 4 shows a typical repeater installation, using coaxial lightning arrestors on the feeder lines. For
safety and operational dependability, Peninsula Engineering Solutions also recommends attaching all
antennas to the repeater site’s single point ground.
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Figure 4 Lightning Arrestor, Grounding and Repeater RF Cabling
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Sweeping the Antenna Cables
Sweep testing of the installed feedlines and antennas is recommended. Sweep testing is the same as
performed at a base station. Measurement of impedance match and insertion loss over the operating
frequencies insures that the antenna system is installed properly and is ready to perform.
Most wireless operating companies have developed their own performance standards for antenna
systems. Use such standards if available. If company standards are not available, consider the
following:
Sweep frequency range: 1850 ~ 1990 MHz or across network operating bands
Impedance Match: 17dB Return Loss or 1.33:1 VSWR or better
Insertion Loss: 3 dB maximum or per calculated.
Distance to Fault, DTF: Measure Return Loss of the antenna system components and isolate
troubles.
If the impedance match or insertion loss is not met, troubleshoot the feedlines and antennas for the
source of the problem. Use the “Distance to Fault” function to assist in localizing the trouble. Correct
as required before proceeding.
Antenna Alignment
Cell Site Antenna – toward Donor Cell Site
To initially orient the Cell Site (BTS, RBS) antenna:
1. Connect the GSM receiver to the coaxial cable from the antenna facing the donor cell site.
2. Monitoring the channels assigned to the cell site, position the cell site antenna to maximize the
RSL (Received Signal Level).
3. Analyze the signal to ensure that it conforms to project design specifications. Consult your site
plan or network administrator for more information.
4. Record the power level and frequency of the control channel and other active carriers from the
cell site for later reference:
Power Level _____ dBm
Frequency ______ MHz or Channel Number __________
If the Donor BTS, RBS RSL is less than Maximum RF Output Power Level minus Maximum Gain,
then full repeater output power may not be reached when installed. To correct the problem,
reposition the antenna, change the mounting height of the antenna, or use an antenna with
greater gain to reach the required RSL.
Service Antenna – toward coverage area
To initially orient the Mobile or Service Antenna:
1. Aim the antenna’s radiation pattern center toward the intended area to be covered or per azimuth
and elevation instructions on the site plan.
2. Installation location may need adjustment if isolation objective is not met.
3. Coverage optimization is performed after the repeater is activated.
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Measuring Antenna Isolation
Measure the actual isolation between the antennas, to ensure that the donor (base station) antenna
is sufficiently isolated from the subscriber (mobile) antennas.
WARNING: This is a critical step in all on-frequency repeater installations.
If the isolation is not sufficient, the repeater might oscillate, or it might operate with less gain (signal
amplification). In the first case, the repeater can introduce spurious emissions into the network. This
is unacceptable. The second case reduces the range of the repeater’s coverage area.
Antenna isolations should be at least 15 dB greater than the repeater gain setting in each direction.
Measuring antenna isolation requires a signal generator and a spectrum analyzer. The generator
transmits a signal from the donor antenna, and the spectrum analyzer measures the same signal as
the subscriber antenna receives it. Figure 6 shows the equipment set-up for each antenna
configuration.
Figure 5 shows four simplified setups. They show only the overall configuration for measuring
antenna isolation. Isolation must take into account all cables that will be attached when the repeater
is in operation. Therefore, you must measure isolation with all jumpers and feeder lines in place. The
only other cables present, that are not part of the actual isolation measurement, should be the one
from the signal generator, and the one to the spectrum analyzer. Figure 6 shows all cables and
equipment in place for measuring actual antenna isolation.
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Figure 5 Equipment setup for measuring Antenna Isolation
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Figure 6 Antenna Isolation Measurement - Equipment Conf iguration
NOTE: If the repeater uses a dual polarized, back-beam antenna, antenna isolation must be measure
from both ports of both antennas (four measurements). If the repeater uses only one dual
polarized antenna, only two isolation measurements are needed: one from the left port, and one
from the right port, of the subscriber antenna.
In all cases, measure antenna isolation with all cables, connectors, and lightning arrestors in
place. Record all measurements for future reference.
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The equation for antenna isolation is:
ISO = P
GEN
– L
C-GEN
+ L
C-SA
- PSA
Where:
ISO = Isolation in dB between the antennas.
P
= Output level of the signal generator (dBm).
GEN
L
= Loss of the signal generator cable (dB).
C-GEN
L
= Loss of the spectrum analyzer cable (dB).
C-SA
P
= Power indicated on the spectrum analyzer (dBm).
SA
This equation holds true for one donor antenna, and for one vertically-polarized subscriber antenna.
For a dual-polarized antenna, the equation becomes:
ISO = P
GEN
– L
C-GEN
+ L
– MAX(P
C-SA
SA_L
, P
SA_R
)
Where:
P
= Spectrum analyzer level measured on the left antenna port.
SA_L
P
= Spectrum analyzer level measured on the right antenna port.
SA_R
The stronger of the two readings represents the actual isolation available. For example:
P
= 10 dBm
GEN
L
= 1.0 dB
C-GEN
L
= 1.0 dB
C-SA
P
= -90 dBm
SA_L
P
= -88 dBm
SA_R
ISO = 10 dBm – MAX(-90 dBm or –88 dBm) = 98 dB
NOTE: A signal level of –88 dBm is stronger than a level of –90 dBm.
In this example, the usable antenna isolation is 98 dB. Antenna isolation of 98 dB will support a
repeater gain setting of 83 dB or less; (98 – 15) = 83.
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Chapter 4. Mounting the PES1900Gi NR
Installation Overview
The PES1900Gi NR can be mounted on a pole or on the wall of a building. The unit’s compact
cabinet simplifies installation, and its aesthetically-acceptable design means that it conforms to
zoning standards in many locations.
RepeaterNet Craft software is required, throughout the physical installation of the repeater. Before
installing the repeater, do the following:
1. Pre-load the Craft software, onto the laptop computer that you will use at the installation site.
See RepeaterNet Craft for the PES1900Gi NR, for information about installing and using
RepeaterNet software.
2. Retrieve the DB-9 cable from the Repeater Accessory Kit. Use this cable to connect the laptop
with the repeater.
NOTE: Only qualified service or technical personnel should install the repeater.
Mounting Associated Equipment and Space Planning
Mount the optional Back-Up Power Supply (BUPS) and any other associated equipment before
mounting and wiring the repeater.
If the repeater site requires two channels, install both a main (primary passband channel) repeater,
and a growth cabinet (to house the second channel). Be sure to allow enough space, either above or
to the left of the main repeater, for mounting the growth cabinet. See Figure 17, Figure 18, and
Figure 19.
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Mounting the Repeater
Mounting hardware is provided in the accessory kit shipped with the unit.
The PES1900Gi NR is shipped with the rear-mounting bracket attached to the unit. See the following
two figures for an illustration of the bracket with dimensions and for a side view of the PES1900Gi NR
and the rear-mounting bracket.
Figure 7 Rear Mounting Bracket with Unit – Side View
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Figure 8 illustrates the bracket for mounting the repeater, and shows its dimensions. In both the wallmounting and pole-mounting installation instructions that follow, this bracket is detached from the
repeater, attached to the wall or pole, and then reattached to the repeater.
Figure 8 Rear Mounting Bracket
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Wall Mounting
Appropriate wall mounting hardware depends upon the type of wall to which the repeater is to be
mounted. For a typical wall mount installation, recommended equipment is as follows:
⇒ Four (4) lag bolts, hex-head, ¼ -inch to 5/16-inch or M8 hardware
⇒ Four (4) flat washers
⇒ Four (4) lock (split) washers
To mount the PES1900Gi NR on a wall:
1. Remove the security screws and washers and separate the rear-mounting bracket from the
Repeater.
2. Using the recommended hardware, secure the bracket to the wall—see the following figure.
Figure 9 Installation of Rear Mounting Bracket on a Wall
3. To set the repeater into the bracket, align the top of the repeater cabinet just above the top
mounting bracket, so that the mounting bracket will fit inside the left and right walls of the
repeater cabinet.
4. Slide the repeater cabinet downward, so that the guide bolt (on the repeater cabinet) slips into
the guide slot (on the mounting bracket).
5. Replace the security screws and washers removed in Step 1.
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Figure 10 Guide Bolt and Slot
Figure 11 Repeater Mounting and Hardware Placement
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Pole Mounting
Peninsula Engineering Solutions offers optional pole mounting equipment for the PES1900Gi NR,
available when ordering the PES1900Gi NR—see Ordering Information.
Pole installation requires the following materials:
⇒ Pole mounting kit (available from Peninsula Engineering Solutions)
⇒ Banding kit (purchased separately—available from McMaster-Carr), for mounting the
repeater on concrete or metal poles.
⇒ Class A – Pole Line Hardware
The Pole Mounting Channel is designed so that the repeater is squarely mounted on the pole, and
does not wobble.
When mounting the repeater onto a concrete or metal pole, use the Banding Kit. You usually would
not drill a mounting hole through the center of a concrete pole. Similarly, because metal poles might
have cables running up the center, drilling is not recommended. In both cases, banding is preferred
over drilling.
However, wood telephone-type poles are easier to drill, so you can use lag screws or through-pole
bolts to fasten the pole-mounting channel.
4
, for bolting the Pole Mounting Bracket to a wood pole.
The following tables describe the Pole Mounting and Banding Kits. Because the Banding Kit includes
100 feet of band, you do not need to purchase a separate kit with every repeater.
Table 20 Optional Pole Mounting Kit
Pole Mounting Kit (091-0215-01)
Quantity Item
1 Pole-Mounting Channel
4 Bolts
4 Lock (Split) Washers
4 Flat Washers
4 Tapered Plug, 0.312-inch diameter hole
4
Class A—Pole Line Hardware is a telephone term. It specifies bolts and screws that have a heavy
electro-galvanized plating, so they do not rust. This type of rugged hardware typically is available
from telephone equipment distributors, such as Graybar Electric, ALLTEL Supply, Sprint-North
Supply, PowerTel Supply, and so on. The same type of hardware is also available from antenna
suppliers, and from tower erection companies.
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Table 21 Banding Kit
¾-Inch Banding Kit
(McMaster-Carr Supply Co., Part No. 5653K12
Los Angeles, CA, USA, Tel. # (562) 692-5911)
www.mcmaster.com
Quantity Item
1 Tightening-Crimping Tool
100 ft. ¾-inch, Type 201 Stainless Steel Band
100 Stainless Steel Buckles
25 Stainless Steel Scru-Lockt Buckles
1 Carrying Case
NOTE: Two people are required for pole mounting.
To mount the PES1900Gi NR to a pole:
1. Remove the attachment security bolts and washers, and then separate the rear-mounting bracket
from the repeater.
2. Using the hardware provided with the accessory kit, secure the rear-mounting bracket to the
pole-mounting channel—see the next figure.
Pole Mounting
Channel
Figure 12 Pole Mounting Hardware
3. Insert the 4 plugs provided, into the 4 outer holes in the rear mounting bracket.
4. Position the rear-mounting bracket (with the attached pole-mounting channel) against the pole
and hold it in place.
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5. While one person holds the rear-mounting bracket in place, the second person installs the steel
bands that hold the bracket against the pole. Consult the manufacturer’s instructions included
with the Banding Kit for this procedure.
Figure 13 Pole Mount—Side View
6. Set the repeater into the bracket by sliding the guide bolt into the guide slot
7. Secure the repeater to the bracket with the security screws and washers removed in Step 1.
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Earth, Ground, and Lightning Protection
When grounding the PES1900Gi NR and associated equipment, follow the general guidelines in the
Peninsula Engineering Solutions application note, Installation Standards for Grounding
Requirements.
Installing the input power to the repeater includes installing the standard electrical service grounds.
However, you must also make sure that the repeater cabinet/chassis is properly grounded to a “water
pipe or earth ground”.
Each repeater cabinet (Primary and Growth) includes two external grounding lugs: one on the
repeater cabinet, and one on the Entry Box under the cabinet, as shown in the following figure.
Figure 14 Location of Ground Lug on Primary Cabinet
1. Connect the screw-compression ground lugs to a suitable earth ground—copper ground rod,
copper pipe, grounded steel building frame or similar ground point—using 2 to 7 mm, No. 6 to
2 AWG, copper wire.
2. Carefully dress the wire along cabinet, and the mounting surface, to the Repeater Grounding
System or the Ground Rod.
NOTE: When dressing the grounding wire, and forming it around corners, avoid making sharp bends
in the wire. Use a generous radius for each wire bend.
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CAUTION: Ground all other cabinets, enclosures, antennas, and coaxial cables used for installation
to reduce any damage from a lightning strike or power surge.
Figure 15 Typical System Ground
Figure 16 Wiring and Ground Connections, at left interior of Repeater Entry Box
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Figure 17 Vertically-Mounted Growth Cabinet Example
Figure 18 Horizontally-Mounted Growth Cabinet Example
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Figure 19 Growth Cabinet with BUPS-25/80
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Chapter 5. Installing the Growth Cabinet
Introduction
The Growth Cabinet is a one-passband Repeater. When used with the PES1900Gi Repeater, the
Growth Cabinet lets the whole repeater system handle more traffic channels simultaneously.
⇒ The Main or Primary Cabinet (F1) carries the first passband.
⇒ The Growth or Secondary Cabinet (F2) handles the second passband.
NOTE: The Growth Cabinet is not a stand-alone unit; it must always operate in conjunction with the
main repeater. The main repeater and the Growth Cabinet must be working on the same
frequency block.
This chapter provides detailed instructions for installing the Growth Cabinet, for use with a
PES1900Gi repeater. A Growth Cabinet adds a second RF channel to an existing primary repeater.
The following summarizes the steps for installing a Growth Cabinet:
1. Inventory the Accessory Kit and the tools required.
2. Mount the Growth Cabinet above or next to the existing repeater.
3. Upgrade the RepeaterNet™ software.
4. Update the repeater firmware.
5. Turn off power to the repeater, and exit RepeaterNet.
6. Connect the second-channel repeater cabinet, using the Growth Accessory Kit. This includes
the RF/connect cable and the power cable.
• Install the RF cable at the main repeater.
• Install the RF cable at the Growth Cabinet.
• Install the power cable.
7. Turn on the Primary F1 Repeater Cabinet.
8. Start the RepeaterNet software.
9. In RepeaterNet, add an entry for the Growth Cabinet.
10. Exit RepeaterNet, and then restart it, so the software recognizes the Growth Cabinet.
11. Configure the second RF channel.
12. Enable both channels’ Power Amplifiers.
13. Conduct verification tests for the primary and secondary passband units.
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Step 1 – Inventory Growth Cabinet Accessory Kit
Using the following table, verify the hardware contents of the growth cabinet accessory kit.
Table 22 Contents of growth cabinet Accessory Kit
Part Number Description: 091-0105-03 Quantity Verify
020-2512-01 Growth Cabinet Cover (Bell Housing) 1
187-0923-01 Flexible Conduit Assembly, AC and DC power 1
187-0924-01 Flexible Conduit Assembly, RF and Alarm 1
519-1200-03 RepeaterNet Craft Software, CD 1
550-3600-04 PES1900Gi NR Operations Manual, CD-ROM 1
Figure 20 Accessories supplied with the Growth Cabinet
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Using the following table, verify the specialized tools contained in the growth cabinet accessory kit.
Table 23 Kit supplied tools for installing Growth Cabinet
Part Number Description: 091-0105-03 Quantity Verify
129-0001-01 5/16-inch SMA Wrench 1
129-0007-02 5/32-inch Allen Wrench, 3-1/4 –inch long 1
129-0008-01 7/32-inch Pin-in-Socket (for Cabinet Security Bolts) 1
129-0011-01 7/64-inch Allen Ball-Head Bit for ¼ -inch Driver 1
129-0012-01 1-9/16-inch Socket Wrench 1
129-0013-01 Tightening Handle for 1-9/16-inch socket 1
142-0504-01 SMA Type RF Extender 2
Figure 21 Tools supplied with the Growth Cabinet
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Customer Supplied Tools
Using the following table, verify the customer-supplied tools have been obtained and are at hand.
Table 24 Customer-Supplied Tools for installing Growth Cabinet
Description Quantity Verify
Small Blade (1/8-inch) Screwdriver 1
¼-inch driver 1
Medium Blade (3/16-inch) Bit 1
Number 2 Phillips Bit 1
Channel Lock Pliers 1
Figure 22 Customer-Supplied Tools
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Step 2 – Mount the Growth Cabinet
1. Mount the second channel growth cabinet in either of two ways:
• Horizontally
• Vertically
2. Install the Growth Cabinet back plate.
3. Install the RF cables.
4. Install the Alarm Cable
Figure 23 Horizontal Mount
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Figure 24 Horizontal Mount
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Figure 25 Vertical Mount
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Step 3 – Upgrade RepeaterNet Software
Before adding a second RF channel to an existing PES1900Gi cabinet, you must upgrade the
RepeaterNet software (on a PC or a laptop) to the version that was shipped with the growth cabinet.
The growth cabinet package includes a CD for upgrading the software.
1. Insert installation CD into drive D.
2. Follow the online instructions.
CAUTION: After installing RepeaterNet Version 2.2 or later, you can no longer download configuration files
saved with Version 2.1, from an PES1900Gi repeater, to a PC or laptop.
3. Create a new Back-Up Configuration file.
Step 4 – Upgrade Repeater Firmware
Repeater firmware is available for download on the Peninsula Engineering Solutions’ website:
http://www.peninsulaengineering.com
or memory stick.
After downloading and saving the repeater firmware:
1. Mount the media in the appropriate drive. (Floppy, CD-ROM, Memory Stick)
. The firmware file can be saved to a hard-drive, floppy disk, CD
2. Select File-> Firmware Upgrade from the RepeaterNet menus.
3. Follow the online instructions.
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Turning Off Power Amplifiers
If the primary repeater cabinet is already installed, turn off the power to the forward and reverse
Power Amplifiers (PAs).
1. Select Configuration->Channel 1 from the RepeaterNet menus.
The Channel 1 Properties form opens.
2. Select the PA Control Tab in the Channel 1 Properties form.
3. Click the two PA Power buttons on the form, as shown in Figure 26.
The buttons toggle from ON to OFF.
4. Click the Apply button
5. Click the OK button
Figure 26 Forward and Reverse PA Buttons
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Saving Configuration Files
1. In the RepeaterNet software, select File -> Save Configuration.
The Select a File dialog box opens.
2. In the File Name field of the dialog box, enter the name of the existing Repeater
Configuration File (.rcf) to save, as shown.
Figure 27 Entering File Name for a Configuration File
Select the destination Configuration Files folder, where the existing Configuration Files
should be saved.
NOTE: The configuration files must save the in the Configuration Files folder, which is located in the
directory containing Version 2.2 or later of RepeaterNet Craft software.
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Figure 28 Selecting the Configuration File Folder
3. Click on the Save button, to save the repeater properties.
A status screen shows the progress of saving the Configuration files.
Figure 29 Status Screen for Saving Files
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Uploading New Firmware
1. Select File->Update Firmware/Save Configuration from the RepeaterNet menus.
2. Select the new firmware files to install from the A: drive
Figure 30 Selecting New Firmware Files
3. Select the new firmware upgrade file from the storage media, as shown above.
A confirmation dialog box appears, for confirming or canceling the firmware download.
Figure 31 Confirmation Box for Firmware Download
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Figure 32 Selecting Firmware Upgrade File
4. Click the OK button to open the file.
A status box shows the progress of the firmware download. This file takes about 2 to 4
minutes to load.
Figure 33 Status Box for Firmware Download
As part of the download process, repeater properties automatically update from the
configuration file.
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Figure 34 Automatic Update of Repeater Properties
5. To verify that the firmware update completed successfully, select System->Properties from
the RepeaterNet menus.
The System Properties window opens.
6. Click on the System Inventories tab in the System Properties window
Figure 35 Selecting System Inventory Tab
7. Exit RepeaterNet and restart.
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Step 5 – Turn Off Power and Exit RepeaterNet
Step 6 – Connect the Second Channel Cabinet
Growth Accessory Kit: RF/Connect Cable and Power Cable
The Growth Accessory Kit contains the items described in the following sections, for the RF/ Connect
Cable and for the Power Cable.
RF/Connect Cable
• The following items are part of the RF/Connect Cable assembly.
• Two 1-inch Liquidtight flexible conduit 90
Figure 36 and Figure 37.
• One ribbon cable, 26 AWG, 10 Conductor.
• Four RF cables, as shown in Figure 38.
• Two Liquidtight Flexible Conduit cables, 1 inch.
One conduit assembly is for mounting the second channel horizontally. In this cable, the RF
and Ribbon cables are pre-threaded through the flexible conduit. [For Horizontal Mount Only]
o
connectors, consisting of the components shown in
A second conduit is for mounting the second channel vertically. This conduit is shipped
without threaded cables. If used, the cables are taken from the horizontal conduit assembly
and inserted into the vertical conduit assembly. [For Vertical Mount Only]
NOTE: Check the label on the conduit cable, to determine which cable is correct for the
repeater application
Figure 36 Liquidtight 1-inch Connector Parts, Assembl ed
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Figure 37 Liguidtight 1-inch Connector Parts, Disassembl ed
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Figure 38 Cable/Conduit Assembly, with RF and Alarm Connectors
Figure 39 Identification Label for Conduit
Power Cable
The following items are part of the Power Cable assembly.
• Two 1/2-inch Liquidtight flexible conduit 90
in Figure 40 and Figure 41.
o
connectors, consisting of the components shown
• Power cord assembly, 18 AWG, 3 COND, with socket (for AC).
Power cord assembly, 14 AWG, 3 COND, with socket (for DC).
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Figure 42 shows both types of connectors.
• Two LiquidTight Flexible Power Conduit cables, 1/2 inch, as shown in Figure 43.
Insert the Socket Housing Plug into the power-out connection of the entry box, on the main repeater
cabinet.
Figure 40 Liquidtight 1/2 -inch Connector Parts, Assembled
Figure 41 Liquidtight 1/2 -inch Connector Parts, Disassembled
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Figure 42 Cable/Conduit Assembly (Showing AC and DC Power Connectors)
Figure 43 Cable/Conduit Assembly
Installing the RF cable at the Main Repeater
1. Remove the eight (8) screws that hold the cover plate, on the left side of the main repeater
cabinet.
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2. Remove the cover plate and gasket.
You will not
3. Using a 5/16-inch open-end wrench, remove the four RF terminators from the main repeater
cabinet
re-use this plate, gasket, and mounting hardware.
Figure 44 Removing Screws and Cover Plate
4. Remove the Lock Nut from the connector.
5. Thread the cables through the Bell Housing box, as shown.
6. Inside the Bell Housing box, thread the cables through the Lock Nut.
Figure 45 Removing the RF Termination
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Figure 46 Threading Cables and Tightening Lock Nut
7. Using the 1-9/16 –inch wrench (provided with the Growth Cabinet), tighten the Lock Nut, as
shown.
8. Mount the bell housing unit to the primary repeater cabinet, as shown.
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Figure 47 Mounting Bell Housing unit to Primary Cabinet
9. Connect and latch the ribbon cable to the alarm socket, aligning the arrows on the cable and
the socket, as shown.
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Figure 48 Orienting Alarm Ribbon Cable
Figure 49 Close-up view of Alarm Connector
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Figure 50 Connections for Horizontal Mount
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Figure 51 Connections for Vertical Mount
10. Connect the RF cables, in place of the four RF terminators, removed in Step 3.
Connect the cable marked A into the connector marked A, the cable marked B into the
connector marked B, and so on…
Note that there are two types of RF connector arrangements, inline and staggered.
11. Loosely screw the Lock Nut to the Bell Housing box.
12. To secure the elbow to the Bell Housing, tighten the Lock Nut at the Bell Housing box. Use
the Lock Nut Wrench and tightening bar (supplied with the Growth Cabinet), as shown
13. To install the Bell Housing to the Primary Repeater cabinet, tighten the captive screws on the
Bell Housing.
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Figure 52 RF Connectors with Extenders, Type 1 - Inline
Figure 53 RF Connectors, Type 2 – Staggered
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Figure 54 Bell Housing Unit Installed
Installing the RF Cable at the Growth Cabinet
In the preceding section, you connected the RF cable, to the Main Repeater. In this section, you
connect the opposite end of the RF cable conduit, to the Growth Cabinet.
1. Remove the Lock Nut from the unattached conduit connector elbow.
2. Thread the cables from the bottom of the entry box on the Growth Cabinet, through the
opening, as shown
3. When the cables are inside the entry box of the Growth Cabinet, feed them through the Lock
Nut.
4. Connect the ribbon cable.
5. Connect the RF cables, using a 5/16-inch wrench. Do not over-tighten.
6. Secure the Lock Nut to the entry box, using channel-lock pliers to tighten.
7. Figure 54 shows the completed cable installation to the Growth Cabinet.
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Figure 55 Threading Cables in the Growth Cabinet
Figure 56 Installed Cables and Conduit on the Growth Cabinet
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Installing the Power Cable
The Power Cable includes both AC and DC wiring, which are marked accordingly. Only one will be
used depending on the input power configuration of the repeater.
• The AC wiring is 18-gauge (smaller size).
• The DC wiring is 14-gauge (larger size).
The cable also includes two 1/2-inch flexible conduits.
If the cabinets are mounted horizontally, use the conduit marked Horizontal.
If the cabinets are mounted vertically, use the conduit marked Vertical.
1. While holding the cable that you will use, pull out the cable that you will not use.
2. Remove the Lock Nut from the connector at the Growth Cabinet end (the end with the
connector installed).
3. Thread the Power Cable up through the bottom of the entry box on the Growth Cabinet.
4. Replace the Lock Nut, and tighten it using channel-lock pliers.
5. Connect the Power Cable to the power socket, in the entry box of the Growth Cabinet, as
shown.
NOTE: Connect the cable so that the beveled or keyed corner is at the top right.
Figure 57 Growth Cabinet Power Connector
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Figure 58 Detail of Power Connector on the Growth Cabinet
6. Thread the opposite end of the Power Cable through the opening of the entry box, on the
Main Repeater cabinet.
7. Connect the green wire (the wire with the eyelet), from the Power Cable, to the grounding
stud (located in the entry box of the Main Repeater cabinet).
8. Insert the other two wires into the appropriate slots in the power plug.
Each power configuration is shown in the following figures. Refer to the figures matching the
repeater power configuration.
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Figure 59 AC Power Connections for Growth Cabinet
Figure 60 AC Power Connections for Primary Cabinet – Type 1
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Figure 61 AC Power Connections for Primary Cabinet - Type 2
Figure 62 DC Power Connections for Primary Cabinet
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9. Plug the power cable into the socket.
10. To connect the elbow to the main repeater cabinet, tighten the Lock Nut at the Growth
Cabinet connector box.
11. Ground the Growth Cabinet to earth, and to the Primary cabinet, as shown.
Figure 63 Ground Connection
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RF Cable Vertical Mounting Instructions
If the repeater and growth cabinets are mounted vertically, you must remove the RF cables and
ribbon cable from the longer length of conduit, and thread them through the shorter length of conduit.
1. Unscrew the ferrule completely off the longer conduit, and slide the gland ring and
cap nut off.
2. Install these three parts onto the shorter length of conduit.
3. Transfer the connectors from the longer to the shorter piece of conduit.
4. Thread the cables through the flexible conduit, and through the connector.
Figure 64 RF Cable, Growth Cabinet End
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Figure 65 RF Cable, Primary Repeater End
Step 7 – Power Up both Repeater Boxes
Step 8 – Start the RepeaterNet Software
Step 9 – Add the Growth Box in RepeaterNet
1. From the RepeaterNet Configuration menu, select Hardware Configuration.
The Hardware Setting dialog opens, as shown below.
2. Check the “Growth Box is attached” box.
3. Click the OK button.
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Figure 66 Hardware Setting Dialog
Step 10 – Exit RepeaterNet, then Restart
Step 11 – Configure the Second Channel
Use the RepeaterNet software to configure the second channel, assigning the appropriate channel
number and gain settings.
Step 12 – Enable both channels’ Power Amplifiers
1. Select Configuration/Channel 2 from the RepeaterNet menus.
2. Click on the PA Control tab.
3. In the PA Control tab, set the gain of the F2 box, to match the existing setting for the primary
repeater, F1 box.
4. Click on the power boxes, to change the forward and reverse Power Amplifier settings from
OFF to ON.
5. Click the Apply button, and then click the OK button.
6. Select Configuration/Channel 1 from the RepeaterNet menus.
7. Click on the PA Control tab.
8. Click on the power boxes, to change the forward and reverse Power Amplifier settings from
OFF to ON.
9. Click the Apply button, and then click the OK button.
10. Exit the RepeaterNet software.
11. Turn off power to the repeater.
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Chapter 6. Functional Repeater Test
Overview
This chapter describes how to test the PES1900Gi repeater, to verify that it is operating properly.
These tests must be performed before connecting the repeater to an antenna system.
Test Equipment Required
The following table lists test equipment and tools required for testing the PES1900Gi repeater.
Equivalent equipment may be substituted.
Table 25 Test Equipment, Functional Tests
Item For Testing
Digital Voltmeter Electrical Power
Type N (m) 50 Ohm terminations, 10W, 3ea Off-Air tests
Laptop computer RepeaterNet Craft Configurations
Screwdriver, ¼ -inch, 6 mm blade Wiring
Screwdriver, #1 Phillips Wiring
Applying Power to the Repeater
NOTE: When the repeater is shipped from the factory, the Forward and Reverse Power Amplifiers (PA) are
left in the OFF position, and the standby battery inside the repeater’s Entry Panel is disconnected.
1. Remove the antenna cables, and terminate the repeater’s antenna ports, using
Type N (male) 50 Ohm terminations.
2. Apply primary power, AC or DC, as required.
NOTE: The Critical and Minor LEDs, located on the Repeater Entry Panel, should be ON (illuminated).
3. Open the entry box, under the main repeater cabinet.
As you face the repeater from the front, the standby battery is at the right side of the entry
box. The battery is provided with two wire leads: one red wire and one black wire.
4. Connect the red battery lead to the standby battery.
NOTE: The Minor LED, located on the Repeater Entry Panel, should now be OFF.
5. Measure the AC/DC voltage at the Input Power connector in the Entry Panel.
Make sure that the voltage is within the operating parameters of the repeater:
• 110/230 Volts AC or +24 Volts DC.
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Figure 67 Standby Battery in Repeater Entry Box
Checking Repeater Properties
NOTE: When the Repeater is shipped from the factory, the Subsystem Properties alarms are configured to
the Default setting.
1. Connect the laptop computer’s serial port to the repeater’s CRAFT port, P1.
2. Start RepeaterNet Craft.
3. Use the RepeaterNet Craft Admin program to connect the Repeater.
NOTE: You must perform this step, before you can access the RepeaterNet Craft software.
Figure 68 RepeaterNet Craft software start-up screen
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4. Use the subsystem Properties screen to check the repeater.
To open a Properties screen, select a subsystem from the Configuration menu selections
listed below:
• Front End
• Channel 1
• Channel 2
• Alarm Control Unit (ACU)
• Modem
• Cellular Phone
• Power System
• UPS
• Hardware Setting
Checking the Power System Properties
1. Select Power System from
the Configuration menu, in
the Main Control screen.
The Power System
Properties screen opens,
and lets you view or redefine
the settings of the power
system.
2. Select the Alarm Setting tab.
Table 26 shows the types of
power system alarms, and
their default severity settings.
Table 26 Power System Alarm Types and Default Settings
Alarm Default Severity Setting
Input Power Alarm Critical
Power Supply Alarm Critical
Power Supply Battery Alarm Minor
Growth Box Input Power Alarm Major
Growth Box Power Supply Alarm Major
Figure 69 Power System Properties Screen
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Checking the Front End Subsystem
1. Select Front End from the
Configuration menu, in
the Main Control screen.
The Front End Properties
screen opens, and lets you
view or redefine the
settings of the front-end
system. The Front End
subsystem consists of the
Forward Front End,
Reverse Front End, and
Diversity Front End.
2. Select the Alarm Setting
tab.
Table 27 shows the types of front-end alarms, and their default severity settings.
Table 27 Front End Alarm Types, and Default Settings
Alarm Default Severity Setting
Forward Front End Alarm Critical
Reverse Front End Alarm Critical
Diversity Front End Alarm Critical
Checking Channel 1 or Channel 2
1. Select Channel 1 (for standard
repeaters) or Channel 2 (for
Growth-Box units only) from
the Configuration menu, in the
Main Control screen.
The Channel Properties screen
opens, and lets you view or
redefine one of the Channel
Properties.
2. Select one of the following
Channel Properties tabs:
Figure 70 Forward Front End Status Screen
• Reverse PA
• Forward PA
• PA Control
• Channel Reverse Filter
• Channel Forward Filter
• Channel #
• Channel Gain
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Figure 71 Channel Properties Screen,
Reverse PA Tab
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