Powerwave Technologies SB800 Users manual
In-Hancer Plus
Bi-Directional Amplifier
User Manual
Installation, Operation
And Maintenance
KAVAL WIRELESS TECHNOLOGIES
60 Gough Road
Markham, Ontario, L3R8X7
Telephone: (888) 86-KAVAL
Web: www.kaval.com
E-mail: info@kaval.com
Document #DCM000000105, Rev.11
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In-Hancer Plus BDA
USER MANUAL
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TABLE OF
CONTENTS
OVERVIEW ............................................................. 4
Introduction....................................................... 4
Line Amplifier BDA's......................................... 4
Off-Air Operation BDA's ................................... 5
Modular Construction ....................................... 6
Theory Of Operation......................................... 6
STANDARD MODELS ............................................... 7
FILTER KITS ........................................................... 8
ACCESSORIES ........................................................ 9
ACCESSORIES FOR STAINLESS-STEEL WEATHERR
ESISTANT ENCLOSURES ..................................... 10
Data Connectors & Cables............................. 10
AC Power Accessories ................................... 11
Accessory Installation..................................... 12
FIBER OPTIC OPTIONS.......................................... 13
INSTALLATION....................................................... 14
In-Hancer Plus BDA Enclosures .................... 14
Un-Packaging ................................................. 14
Mounting the In-Hancer Plus BDA.................. 15
Connections.................................................... 17
RF DECK CONNECTIONS ...................................... 18
BATTERY BACKUP ................................................ 20
IN-HANCER PLUS BDA SPECIFICATIONS................ 21
CARRIER DE-RATING ............................................ 22
INDICATORS ......................................................... 23
CONFIGURATION................................................... 24
ANTENNA INSTALLATION........................................ 25
FCC INFORMATION TO USERS .............................. 26
MAINTENANCE & SAFETY ...................................... 27
STANDARD WARRANTY ......................................... 27
RETURN & REPAIR ............................................... 27
PARTS & ACCESSORIES........................................ 27
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Overview
Introduction
The In-Hancer Plus family is a modular Bi-Directional Amplifier product. BiDirectional Amplifiers (BDA’s) are radio frequency amplifiers that amplify signals in
two directions. There are two basic BDA Applications; "Line Amplifiers" and “Off-
Air”. Line Amplifiers are low gain (40 dB typical), while Off-Air are high gain (80 dB
typical). The In-Hancer Plus does NOT have separate models for these two
applications, but rather uses non volatile memory and software settings for gain.
Line Amplifier BDA's
An In-building RF distribution system takes on one of several forms including, but
limited to, radiating cable, distributed tapped radiators, or high power repeater
antennas. For an in-building RF distribution system that requires some gain to
compensate for the system loss, Line Amplifier BDA's are best for the job. Line
Amplifiers provide amplification of RF signals to recover signal loss contributed by
radiating cable and other system components. The Figure below shows an example
of a Tunnel RF Distribution System using Line Amplifiers. The system consists of
Line Amplifiers strategically inserted between radiating cables. As the RF signal
travels along the radiating cable, it loses signal strength. Line Amplifiers compensate
for the RF loss by amplifying the signal back to the desired signal strength before
sending it down the next distribution section, thus maintaining in-building RF
seamless coverage.
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Off-Air Operation BDA's
Off-Air BDA's are intended to extend coverage into areas with coverage deficiency
such as inside office buildings, shopping malls, hospitals, etc. They are designed to
be located independently of the donor site and must be equipped with their own
antenna systems - one to communicate with the donor site and the other(s) to
communicate with portables in the shadow zone. A typical in-building coverage
extension system is shown below. The "Head-End" BDA is responsible for the
amplification of both incoming “Off-Air” downlink signals and outgoing uplink signals.
The in-building distribution antenna system comprises of Coaxial cable, Signal taps,
splitters and antennas to extend coverage on every floor, basement and
underground parking garage.
ROOF TOP ANTENNA
FROM / TO DONOR
TRANSMITTER
N
KAVAL
800/900 MHz BDA
A1
D1 D2
A2
SIGNAL
TAP
COAXIAL CABLE
N - 1
F1
B
SIGNAL
TAP
F2
This distributed antenna system is based on Kaval Wireless Technologies’ “Tapped
Radiator” RF signal distribution approach. The technology makes use of coaxial
cable with Signal Taps strategically located and connected to Omni-directional
ground plane antennas. This technology offers flexibility in system design,
installation and optimization. Once the RF cable backbone has been installed,
additional signal taps and antennas can quickly and easily be added to a live
system, without the need to take the system out of service. Hence, new coverage
areas can be added, or the system can easily be modified if the layout should
change (e.g. modernization retrofits or process modifications).
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Modular Construction
The basic In-Hancer Plus BDA building blocks are.
• RF-Deck: an Amplifier and Controller assembly mounted on a heat-sink
ready to install in an enclosure or rack. These include RF output Isolators.
• Enclosure including Power Supply.
• Optional Batteries for backup.
• Filter Kit including Duplexers, Filters and mounting hardware, if not already
included in base Model.
This manual lists complete Standard Models, some of which are complete products
as is, and others require the selection of a Filter Kit. There is also a series of addon Accessories and Options.
Theory Of Operation
The In-Hancer Plus BDA uses the RF-Deck as the fundamental active element. RFDecks include both Uplink and Downlink RF Amplifiers, Microprocessor based
Controller, and Power Supply / Battery Charging...
DOWNLINK AMPLIFIER
DOWNLINK RF IN DOWNLINK RF OUT
UPLINK AMPLIFIER
UPLINK RF OUT
CONTROLLER
These are assembled into an enclosure with a Filter Kit...
FILTER
RF-DECK
UL OUT UL IN
I/O PORTS
DL OUTDL IN
FILTER
POWER
SUPPLY
UPLINK /
DONOR
RF PORT
DUPLEXER
UPLINK RF IN
DUPLEXER
DOWNLINK /
DISTRIBUTION
RF PORT
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Standard Models
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MODEL DESCRIPTION ENCLOSURE
UHF MODELS
Note that UHF Models DO NOT include Filtering and Duplexing.
See the standard Filter Kits on the next page.
SB400-A
SB400-A-SS
SB400-B
SB400-B-SS
403-430 MHz
(to 380 MHz for special applications)
403-430 MHz
(to 380 MHz for special applications)
450-512 MHz
450-512 MHz
800-900 MHz Models
With exceptions as noted, 800-900 MHz Models DO include Filtering & Duplexing.
For the exceptions, see the standard Filter Kits on the next page.
SB800-T
SB800-T-SS
SB800-TP
SB800-TP-SS
SB800-PS
SB800-PS-SS
SB800-C
SB800-C-SS
SB800-CB
SB800-CB-SS
SB900-P
SB900-P-SS
SB900-PE
SB900-PE-SS
SB900-P3
SB900-P3-SS
SB800-TPX-1
SB800-TPX-1SS
SB800-TPX-2
SB800-TPX-2SS
SB800-CX-1
SB800-CX-1SS
SB800-CX-2
SB800-CX-2SS
SB900-PX-1
SB900-PX-1SS
SB900-PX-2
SB900-PX-2SS
806-821 / 851-866 MHz (Trunking)
806-821 / 851-866 MHz (Trunking)
806-824 / 851-869 MHz (Trunking/P-S)
806-824 / 851-869 MHz (Trunking/P-S)
821-824 / 866-869 MHz (Public Safety)
821-824 / 866-869 MHz (Public Safety)
824-849 / 869-894 MHz (Full Cellular)
824-849 / 869-894 MHz (Full Cellular)
835-849 / 880-894 MHz (Cell B Band)
835-849 / 880-894 MHz (Cell B Band)
896-902 / 935-941 MHz (Paging)
896-902 / 935-941 MHz (Paging)
896-902 / 928-941 MHz (Ext Paging)
896-902 / 928-941 MHz (Ext Paging)
896-902 / 928-941 MHz
(with a tuneable 1-3 MHz Downlink Filter)
896-902 / 928-941 MHz
(with a tuneable 1-3 MHz Downlink Filter)
806-824 / 851-869 MHz (No Filters)
806-824 / 851-869 MHz (No Filters)
806-824 / 851-869 MHz (No Filters)
806-824 / 851-869 MHz (No Filters)
824-849 / 869-894 MHz (No Filters)
824-849 / 869-894 MHz (No Filters)
824-849 / 869-894 MHz (No Filters)
824-849 / 869-894 MHz (No Filters)
896-902 / 928-941 MHz (No Filters)
896-902 / 928-941 MHz (No Filters)
896-902 / 928-941 MHz (No Filters)
896-902 / 928-941 MHz (No Filters)
Large Painted Enclosure
Large Stainless-Steel Enclosure
Large Painted Enclosure
Large Stainless-Steel Enclosure
Small Painted Enclosure
Small Stainless-Steel Enclosure
Small Painted Enclosure
Small Stainless-Steel Enclosure
Large Painted Enclosure
Large Stainless-Steel Enclosure
Small Painted Enclosure
Small Stainless-Steel Enclosure
Small Painted Enclosure
Small Stainless-Steel Enclosure
Small Painted Enclosure
Small Stainless-Steel Enclosure
Small Painted Enclosure
Small Stainless-Steel Enclosure
Small Painted Enclosure
Small Stainless-Steel Enclosure
Small Painted Enclosure
Small Stainless-Steel Enclosure
Large Painted Enclosure
Large Stainless-Steel Enclosure
Small Painted Enclosure
Small Stainless-Steel Enclosure
Large Painted Enclosure
Large Stainless-Steel Enclosure
Small Painted Enclosure
Small Stainless-Steel Enclosure
Large Painted Enclosure
Large Stainless-Steel Enclosure
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Filter Kits
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KIT MODEL DESCRIPTION
UHF Filter Kits
SB400-F1
SB400-F2L
SB400-F2H1
SB400-F2H2
SB400-F2H3
SB400-F3
SB400-F4L
SB400-F4H1
SB400-F4H2
SB400-F4H3
SB400-F5
SB800-F-SMR
SB800-F-SMR-PS
SB800-F-PS
SB800-F-CELL
SB800-F-CELLB
SB900-F-PAG1
SB900-F-PAG2
SB900-F-PAG3
For custom Filter Kits, please consult Kaval's Engineering Services.
UHF Filter Kit for any gain, 380-512MHz,
1MHz Bandwidth, 5MHz Tx/Rx Separation. (Large Encl only)
UHF Filter Kit for up to 40dB gain, 406-512MHz,
1.5MHz Bandwidth, 3MHz Tx/Rx Separation. (Large Encl only)
UHF Filter Kit for up to 80dB gain, 406-430MHz,
1.5MHz Bandwidth, 3MHz Tx/Rx Separation. (Large Encl only)
UHF Filter Kit for up to 80dB gain, 450-470MHz,
1.5MHz Bandwidth, 3MHz Tx/Rx Separation. (Large Encl only)
UHF Filter Kit for up to 80dB gain, 470-512MHz,
1.5MHz Bandwidth, 3MHz Tx/Rx Separation. (Large Encl only)
UHF Filter Kit for any gain, 406-512MHz,
1.5MHz Bandwidth, 5MHz Tx/Rx Separation. (Large Encl only)
UHF Filter Kit for up to 40dB gain, 406-512MHz,
3MHz Bandwidth, 5MHz Tx/Rx Separation. (Large Encl only)
UHF Filter Kit for up to 80dB gain, 406-430MHz,
3MHz Bandwidth, 5MHz Tx/Rx Separation. (Large Encl only)
UHF Filter Kit for up to 80dB gain, 450-470MHz,
3MHz Bandwidth, 5MHz Tx/Rx Separation. (Large Encl only)
UHF Filter Kit for up to 80dB gain, 470-512MHz,
3MHz Bandwidth, 5MHz Tx/Rx Separation. (Large Encl only)
UHF Filter Kit for any gain, 380-512MHz,
5MHz Bandwidth, 10MHz Tx/Rx Separation. (Large Encl only)
800-900 MHz Filter Kits
800MHz Filter Kit for 806-821 / 851-866MHz.
800MHz Filter Kit for 806-824 / 851-869MHz.
800MHz Filter Kit for 821-824 / 866-869MHz. (Large Encl only)
800MHz Filter Kit for 824-849 / 869-894MHz.
800MHz Filter Kit for 835-849 / 880-894MHz.
800MHz Filter Kit for 896-902 / 935-941MHz.
800MHz Filter Kit for 896-902 / 928-941MHz.
3MHz Add-on Filter for 851-960MHz.
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Accessories
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MODEL DESCRIPTION
SB-BATT-CAB
SB-DB15
SB-LITE
SB-GLAND
Battery Cable
DB15 Breakout Kit (SB-ENCL-01 & -02 only)
External Status Indicator Lamp to be mounted on front of Enclosure
Cable Gland for Wires or Fiber.
There are openings on the bottom of the Enclosures for these.
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SB-DB15
SB-LITE
SB-GLAND
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