The Quintel QS Series MultiServ
technology uniquely delivers multiple independent services in single slim-line antennas. This
enables existing antenna constr ained n et wo r k s it es t o b e upgraded to add new services such as
LTE in the 700, AWS & WCS bands with the replacement of one antenna.
The Q uin tel Mul tiSer vTM Multiband Multi Port Antenn as are an i deal solution for independently
optimizing multiple services when rapidly introducing new technologies. Technology agnostic,
each band provides flexibility for existing and future technologies such as GSM, CDMA, UMTS,
LTE and advanced 2Tx4Rx and 4Tx4Rx MIMO implementations.
The tilt of each band is controlled independently via internal RET actuators compliant to AISG1.1, AISG2.0 and 3GPP protocols.
Depending on the model, the antenna provides a t otal of 2, 3, 4 or 6 independent tilts. Detailed specifications for each antenna model
can be found in their respective datasheets. Datasheets are available for download at the following link:
• Weight of kit, kg (15.6 lbs) 4.6 kg (10. 1 lbs) AS-001182 Uppe r mount ing bracket
• 18mm (no Imperial equivalent) AF deep socket, spanner wrench
1 Installation Overview
Included is a description of the antenna mounting options, antenna port identification and AISG connections for each
specific antenna models.
The mounting kit types supplied with the antenna are det ail ed belo w. These kits enable the antenna to be pole mounted
with pre-set mechanical down tilt (-2° to 10°).
NOTE: Images contained in this documen t are of QS6658 -3 product line and may not represent all antennas;
however the bracket components and their installations are common.
• AS-001182 Upper antenna mount ing bracket assembly. (Adjust able f rom -2° to 10°)
• AS-001034 Optional Lightning Finial
1.3 Mounting Hardware Mechanical Specifications
2.0 kg (4.4 lbs) AS-001184 Lower mounting bracket
0.4 kg (0.9 lbs) AS-001034 Lightning finial
• Mounting kit material Aluminium & Galvanized steel
• Packaging material Plastic sleeve
Tools Required
• 18mm Box-End Torque Wrench (40-65 ft lbs)
• 16mm AF socket
• 13mm socket and Box-End Torque Wrench (16 ft lbs)
and spanner wrench
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Kit
Description
Quantity
Item No.
Mount Only (4)
2 HEALTH & SAFETY
All operations relating to the installation of the Quintel range of antenna systems must be executed in accordance
with industry approved safety standards and practices.
The installer shall also foll ow th e safety practices recommen ded by t he BTS provider to insur e t hat t he BTS
operation is not compromised.
Safety Handling of Antennas
The installation of antennas and associated electrical equipment and systems should only be carried out by qualified
persons. Antenna units may be heavy and should be handled by experienced persons with the aid of suitable lifting
equipment only. Antenna casings are fragile and are susceptible to damage from impact and weight on the radome. When
antenna units are stored ready for use, they should be supported to prevent any damage.
High Frequency Radiation Hazard
The RBS, antenna line equipment, and the antennas generate high frequency electric and magnetic
fields when in operation. It is important that all personnel working with the installation and
maintenance of transmitting equipment and antennas have a suitable level of knowledge of RF safety.
The following cautions described below should be observed:
Caution
Excessive RF exposure can result in potentially adverse health effects. If it is suspect ed tha t R F
exposure limits may be exceeded, ensure that transmitting antennas are switched off, or reduce output
power whilst worki n g with, or near, antennas.
Caution
Do not st and or w ork i n f ront of an operational antenna, unless it has been verified or documented that
RF exposu re levels ar e within sp ecified safety limits .
Caution
Always be aware of other RF transmission antennas located close to the antenna you will be working
with. If the RF exposure level is unknown, contact the equipment operator or ensure that
measur ements ar e done to ver i fy t hat levels are b elow s peci fied s afety limit s befo re st arti ng work.
Caution
Broken or disconnected RF cables can lead t o ex posure levels r eaching, or exceeding, specified
safety limits. Repair or reconnect cables before starting work. Opening of enclosed units is not
permitted.
UNPACKING
Make sure that the antenna and the accessory items listed below are provided and have not been damaged during transport:
9 NUT-Hex M12x1.75 12
10 Washer DIN 125 - A 13 10
11 Washer DIN 125 - B 10 .5 2
12 Washer-Split Lk M10 2
13 Washer-Split Lk M12 5
14 Washer-Split Lk M14 2
Figure 2: Upper Arm Exploded View
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(88 Nm)
(54 Nm)
Do not use the upper armmount on this mount bracket
Upper armmount position
Do not use the upper armmount on this mount bracket
Upper armmount position
Do not use the upper arm
mount on this mount bracket
Upper arm mount position
Upper arm mount position for 4FT & 6FT antenna models.
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Figure 3: Pole Mount of U pp er Arm & Mou nt Assembly (AS-001182)
Upper arm mount position for 8FT antenna models.
Figure4: Upper ArmMountPosition for 8ft Antenna Models(AS-001182)
Figure 4: Upper Arm Mount Position For 8ft Antenna Mo dels
NOTE:
•Use of a digital inclinometer is recommended for antenna positioning accuracy.
• See above illustrations and Table 2 on page 4 for torque settings.
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Angle
(Degrees)
Lower arm
Position 1
Angle
(Degrees)
Lower arm
Position 2
Indicator
0
-2
1.0
1
-12.0
2
03.3
31
4.5
425.7
53
6.9
648.0
7
59.1
8610.5
9
711.8
10813.0
Tilt Indicator Table for 4FT 65Deg
6/8/10/12P
Position 2
Position 1
Tilt Indicator
Figure 5: Tilt Indicator
4 Tilt Angle Indicator Guide for various Antenna Products
4.1.1 Tilt Angle Indi cat or Gui d e for 4FT 65Deg 6/8/ 10/ 12P Products
Figure 6: 2 Degree Up Tilt Mo unt
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Angle
(Degrees)
Lower arm
Position 1
Angle (Degrees)
Lower arm
Position 2
Indicator
0
-20.0
1-1
1.5
203.0
31
5.0
42
6.5
5
38.3
64
10.0
7
512.0
86
14.0
9716.0
10
818.5
Tilt Indicator Table for 6&8FT 65Deg
6/8/10/12P
Position 2
Position 1
Tilt Indicator
Figure 5: Tilt Indicator
4.1.2 Tilt Angle Indi cat or Gui d e for 6&8FT 65Deg 6/8/10/12P Products
Figure 6: 2 Degree Up Tilt Mount
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Angle (Degrees)
Lower arm
Position 1
Angle
(Degrees)
Lower arm
Position 2
Indicator
0-20.0
1-11.6
2
0
3.2
3
14.9
42
6.5
5
38.2
6410.0
7511.8
8613.8
9715.8
10818.0
Tilt Indicator Table for 6&8FT 45Deg 6/8P
Tilt Indicator
Figure 5: Tilt Indicator
Position 1
Position 2
4.1.3 Tilt Angle Indi cat or Gui d e for 6&8FT 45Deg 6/8P Products
Figure 6: 2 Degree Up Tilt Mount
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1. All bolts assembled loosely
ITEM NO.
PART NUMBER
QTY.
2
MEC-008940
2
3
MEC-008956
1
4
Bolt-M12x1.75x120 ISO 4014
1 5 Bolt-Carriage M12-1.75x200 ISO 8677
2 6 NUT-Hex M12x1.75
8
8
Washer-Split Lk M12
3
5 Lower Mount Assembly: AS-001184, supplied as part of AS-000977
until installation except where shown.
2. Torque M12 bolts where shown to 65 Ft.
Lbs (88 N-m).
3. NOTE:
•The addition or replacement of any
items supp lie d in th is k it may
compromise
structural integrity.
Figure 8: Lower
Moun t Assembly
Exploded View
Figure 7: Lower Mount Assembly
1 MEC-008938 2
7 Washer DIN 125 - A 13 6
9 Washer-Split Lk M1 4 2
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54 Nm
88 Nm
65 ft lbs
40 ft lbs
Lower arm mount position for all antenna models.
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Figure 9: Pole Mount of Low er Moun t Assembly (AS-001184)
NOTE:
• Use of a digital inclinometer is recommended for antenna positioning accuracy.
• See above illustration and Table 2 on page 4 for torque settings.
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Figure 10: Illustration showing 2 Degree Up Tilt
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Step 1: Place finial on top of washers
Figur e 1 1 : Ligh tn ing Finial Ass embly
6 Optional Lightning Finial AS-001034
The lightning finial is to be fitted where the antenna extends
above the top of the tower or building. The finial is best
installed prior to the antenna installation on the tower/pole.
Step 2: Add 4 - Flat washer s, 4 - Lock was hers, and 4 – M8 - He x nuts
Step 3: Torque per Table 2
*DO NOT LOOSEN OR TIGHTEN BOLTS GOING INTO ANTENNA OR WARRANTY IS VOIDED
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Does the mast require light ni ng pr ote ct ion?
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Figure 12: AISG & RF Connections for 6-port Antennas
AISG output for
daisy-chain.
AISG input from
or daisy-chain.
Non-SBT Option
SBT Option
High-band
daisy-chain.
High-band AISG
Low-band
daisy-chain.
Low-band AISG
daisy-chain.
High-band
Low-band
Example Above
7 AISG & RF Connections for 6-port Antennas, SBT and non-SBT
versions
These diagrams refer to 6-port models of all lengths. The antennas are factory configured for AISG 2.0.
The Device ty pe classific ation is Type 1.
All AISG R ET Dev ices are commu nicat ing thro ugh the single or dual input and output DIN connectors or using
“AISG over RF” on the antenna connector plate as shown below.
Wire the AISG connections and attach the antenna jumpers according to the RFDS (Radio Frequency Design
Specification) supplied by engineering.
AISG output for
AISG over
RF input.
AISG over
RF input.
input from home
run cable or
daisy-chain.
home run cable
AISG input
fr om h ome
run cable or
output for
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Non-SBT Option
AISG output for
daisy-chain.
AISG input from
or daisy-chain.
High-band
daisy-chain.
High-band AISG
daisy-chain.
Low-band
daisy-chain.
Low-band AISG
daisy-chain.
High-band
Low-band
SBT Option
Figure 13: AISG & RF Connect ions f or 8-port Antennas
ExampleAbove
8 AISG & RF Connections for 8-port Antennas, SBT and non-SBT
versions
These diagrams refer to 8-port models of all lengths. The antennas are factory configured for AISG 2.0.
The Device ty pe classific ation is Type 1.
All AISG RET Devices are communicating through the single or dual input and output DIN connectors or using
“AISG over RF” on the antenna connector plate as shown below.
Wire the AISG connections and attach the antenna jumpers according to the RFDS (Radio Frequency Design
Specification) supplied by engineering.
AISG output for
AISG over
RF input.
AISG over
RF input.
input from home
run cable or
home run cable
AISG input
fr om h ome
run cable or
output for
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AISG Output
AISG input
daisy-chain.
Figure 14: AISG & RF Connections for 10-port Antennas
High-band
daisy-chain.
High-band AISG
daisy-chain.
Low-band
daisy-chain.
Low-band AISG
daisy-chain.
High-band
Low-band
Non-SBT
Option
SBT Option
Exa m ple A bove
9 AISG & RF Connections for 10-port Antennas SBT and non-
SBT versions
These diagrams refer to 10-port models of all lengths. The antennas are factory configured for AISG 2.0.
The Device ty pe classific ation is Type 1.
All AISG R ET Dev ices are commu nicat ing thro ugh th e si ngle or dual input and output DIN connectors or using
“AISG over RF” on the antenna connector plate as shown below.
Wire the AISG connections and attach the antenna jumpers according to the RFDS (Radio Frequency Design
Specification) supplied by engineering.
fr om h ome
run cable or
for daisy-chain.
AISG over
RF input.
AISG output for
input from home
run cable or
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output for
AISG over
RF input.
AISG input
fr om h ome
run cable or
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Figure 15: AISG & RF Connections f or 12-port Antennas
AISG input
Non-SBT
Option
SBT Option
High-band
daisy-chain.
High-band AISG
daisy-chain.
Low-band
daisy-chain.
High-band
Low-band
AISG
daisy-chain.
Low-band AISG
daisy-chain.
Exa m ple A bove
10 AISG & RF Connections for 12-port Antennas, SBT and non-
SBT versions
These diagrams refer to 12-port models of all lengths. The antennas are factory configured for AISG 2.0.
The Device ty pe classific ation is Type 1.
All AISG RET Devices are communicating through the single or dual input and output DIN connectors or using
“AISG over RF” on the antenna connector plate as shown below.
Wire the AISG connections and attach the antenna jumpers according to the RFDS (Radio Frequency Design
Specification) supplied by engineering.
fr om h ome
run cable or
daisy-chain.
Output for
AISG over
RF input.
AISG output for
input from home
run cable or
output for
AISG over
RF input.
AISG input
fr om h ome
run cable or
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The antenna models listed below will use the following naming convention:
The tilts for each device and sector naming conventions should be set according to the RFDS (Radio Frequency Design
PCS high band Left
entry.
AWS/WCS high band
tilt entry.
850MHz single tilt by
band entry.
700MHz single tilt
by band entry.
Sector ID set by user.
reference only .
11 AISG Controller Display
a) All 6-port antenna models, Example: QS6656-XR where X=mod el and R=revision
b) All 8-port antenna models, Example: QS6658-XR where X=mod el and R=revision
c) All 10-port antenna models, Exa mple: QSX6510-XR where X=model and R=revision
d) All 12-port antenna models, Example: QSX6512-XR wh ere X=model and R=revision
The naming convention used in the AISG display corresponds to the antenna port labels on the bottom of the antenna.
R1 – Low band ports, ref er to data s heet for d etails.
R2 – Low band ports covering, refer to data sheet for details.
Y1 – High band left ports, refer to data sh eet for details.
Y2 – High band right ports, refer to data sheet for details.
B1 – High band left ports, refer to data sh eet for deta ils.
B2 – High band right ports, refer to data sheet for details.
Y1Y2 – High band left and right ports, r efer t o dat a sheet for details.
B1B2 – High band left and right ports, refer to data sheet for details.
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Specification) supplied by engineering and in a manner appropr iate to th e A ISG controll er being used. Pleas e refer to
the AISG controller manufacturer’s documen tation for furthe r informa t ion.
11.1 Example of 4-Tilt QS66512-2 Display
& Right common tilt
Left & Right common
Information for
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AWS/WCS high band
Left single tilt entry.
AWS/WCS high band
Right singl e tilt entr y .
700MHz single tilt by
band entry.
PCS high band
entry.
850MHz single tilt by
band entry.
PCS high band
Sector ID set by user.
reference only .
11.2 Example of 6-Tilt QS66512-3 Display
Right singl e tilt
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Information for
Left single tilt
entry.
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1710-2400MHz Left
entry
The antenna models listed below will use the following, older naming convention:
the AISG controller manufacturer’s documen tation for furthe r information.
700MHz single tilt by
1710-2400MHz Right
entry
850MHz single tilt
by band entry.
12 AISG Controller Display – QSX65X-3 Models
a) All 6-port antenna models without a trailing revision letter, Example: QS6656-3
b) All 8-port antenna models without a trailing revision letter, Example: QS6658-3
Example: This diagram refers specifically to antenna model QS6658-3, with a total of four (4) RET devices:
One for independently tilting 700MHz – Labeled RFS: QS6658_3_700
One for independently tilting 850MHz – Labeled RFS: QS6658_3_850
One for independently tilting 1710-2400MHz on the Left hand array – Labeled RFS: QS6658-3_17_24_L
One for independently tilting 1710-2400MHz on the Right hand array – Labeled RFS: QS6658-3_17_24_R
The til t s for each device and sector namin g conventions should be set according to the RFDS (Radio Frequency Design
Specification) supplied by engineering and in a manner appropriate to the AISG controller being used. Please refer to
12.1 Example of 4-Tilt QS6658-3 Display
single tilt by band
single tilt by band
band entry.
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13 RET control
For direct R E T control via a P C, it is recomm ended t o use th e RFS PA-USB/485 protocol adaptor, details can be found at
It is required that any direct power connection to the RET device shall be a “ l imited p ower sour ce” t hat does not exceed 100 Watts.
Please r efer to relevant Netwo rk Operator Operating P roc edures rega rdi ng connect ing and programming RET devices wi th OEM
eNodeBs.
External AISG & RF Cable connections
For all external RF and AISG cable connections it is recommended that they are weather proofed in accordance with the cable
manufacturers and network operator’s guidelines for weather proofing. Failure to do so, may lead to degradation in the product
performance or in worse case a product failure.
, along with user instructions and sof twa re dri ver d etai l s at
Important Note:
The installation, maintenance and removal of an antenna requires qualified personnel.
Antenna systems must be inspected at least once a year and after any severe weather by
qualified personnel to verify maintenance and condition of equipment.
Technical Support
Please contact technical support at the appropriate number or email contact listed below should you have any questions regarding
this installation guide.
About Quintel
Quintel is a leading innovator in the design, development, and delivery of network-efficient antenna solutions for wireless operators
worldwide. The company’s products enable global wireless operators to independently deploy and optimize multiple air interfaces or
services on a single standard antenna platform. Quintel is the only antenna maker whose products can increase a wireless
network’s capacity and provide additional services, without increasing the number or size of antennas. Quintel is headquartered in
Rochester, New York with additional offices throughout North America and Europe.
Mor e informatio n about Qui ntel i s available atwww.quintelsolutions.com
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