R tron APEX1930 Users Manual
APEX 1930
PCS Band Repeater
User’s Manual
Please read this manual before operating this product.
After you finish reading this manual, store it in a safe place for future reference.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. GENERAL .................................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1. N
OTICE ................................................................................................................................................... 1
1.2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS............................................................................................................................. 2
1.3. V
ERSION HISTORY................................................................................................................................... 3
1.3.1. Manual Version History List ........................................................................................................... 3
1.3.2. Firmware Version History List ........................................................................................................ 3
1.3.3. WEB GUI Version History List........................................................................................................ 3
1.4. G
LOSSARY .............................................................................................................................................. 3
2. INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................................... 5
2.1.
APEX1930................................................................................................................................................. 5
2.2. APEX1930 KEY FEATURES ......................................................................................................................... 6
COMPONENTS ............................................................................................................................................. 6
2.3.
2.3.1. APEX1930 .......................................................................................................................................... 6
2.4.
DESCRIPTION .............................................................................................................................................. 6
2.4.1. Overview............................................................................................................................................. 7
2.4.2.
INTERNAL CONFIGURATION........................................................................................................................ 7
2.4.3. RFU (RF Unit)..................................................................................................................................... 8
2.4.4. Duplexer ............................................................................................................................................. 8
2.4.5. PSU (Power Supply Unit) ................................................................................................................... 9
2.4.6. MCU (Main Control Unit) .................................................................................................................... 9
3. MECHANICAL INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................ 10
3.1.
MOUNTING ................................................................................................................................................ 10
4. CABLE INSTALLATION.............................................................................................................................11
4.1.
CABLE CONNECTION...................................................................................................................................11
4.2. POWER ON ............................................................................................................................................... 12
4.3. GROUNDING .............................................................................................................................................. 13
5. GUI OPERATION ....................................................................................................................................... 13
5.1.
GUI OPERATION FLOW CHART ................................................................................................................... 14
5.2. INTERNET NETWORK SETUP....................................................................................................................... 14
5.2.1. Windows 7 ........................................................................................................................................ 14
5.3.
GUI LOGIN ................................................................................................................................................ 16
GUI NETWORK SETUP ............................................................................................................................... 16
5.4.
5.4.1. Time Setting...................................................................................................................................... 16
5.4.2. Network Set-up................................................................................................................................. 17
5.4.3. User Note ......................................................................................................................................... 18
5.4.4. User Comment ................................................................................................................................. 18
5.5.
GUI SYSTEM CONTROL ............................................................................................................................. 18
5.5.1. SYSTEM CONTROL.................................................................................................................................. 19
5.5.2. Operating Control ............................................................................................................................. 20
5.5.3. Alarm Control.................................................................................................................................... 21
5.5.4. Band select....................................................................................................................................... 21
5.6.
GUI SYSTEM CONTROL ............................................................................................................................. 21
5.6.1. MANUAL SETTING [RECOMMENDED] ........................................................................................................ 21
5.6.2. Easy Setup [NOT Recommended] ................................................................................................... 24
5.7.
GUI STATU S.............................................................................................................................................. 28
5.7.1. System.............................................................................................................................................. 28
5.7.2. Operating.......................................................................................................................................... 28
5.7.3. Alarm ................................................................................................................................................ 29
5.8.
FILE UPDATE ............................................................................................................................................. 29
5.8.1. MCU Firmware Download ................................................................................................................ 29
5.8.2. Web GUI Download.......................................................................................................................... 31
5.9. A
TTACHMENT......................................................................................................................................... 32
5.9.1. Internet Network Setting .............................................................................................................. 32
6. TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................................................................................... 34
6.1 LED
ALARM .......................................................................................................................................... 34
6.2 GUI ALARM........................................................................................................................................... 35
6.3 COMMUNICATION ALARM ........................................................................................................................ 37
7. SPECIFICATIONS...................................................................................................................................... 39
7.1 RF
CHARACTERISTICS ........................................................................................................................... 39
7.2 ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATION ............................................................................................................ 39
7.3 E
LECTRONIC SPECIFICATION .................................................................................................................. 40
7.4 MECHANICAL SPECIFICATION.................................................................................................................. 40
8. APPENDIX ................................................................................................................................................. 41
8.1 US
PCS CHANNEL ................................................................................................................................ 41
8.2 WARRANTY ........................................................................................................................................... 41
8.3 R
ETURN MATE RIAL AUTHORIZATION (RMA) PROCEDURE......................................................................... 42
1. General
1.1. Notice
Trademark
R-tron is a registered trademark of R-tron Inc.
Other products and company names mentioned here in this manual might be trademarks or trade names of
their respective owners.
Copyright
Copyright © R-tron Inc. 2000-2011
All Rights Reserved
Any reproduction, distribution, or revisions of any or all portions of this manual is prohibited without written
permission from R-tron Inc.
Notice
This document describes the specifications, installation, and operation of the APEX 1930 repeater.
Hardware and software mentioned in this document are subject to continuous development and improvement.
Consequently, there may be minor discrepancies between the information in the document, performance, and
design of the product.
Specifications, dimensions, and other statements mentioned in this document are subject to change without
notice.
Questions or Comments
Address: R-tron Inc. 6402 College Boulevard, Overland Park, KS 66211
Phone: +1-913-344-9977, 1-888-317-8766
Fax: +1-913-344-9988
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1.2. Safety Precautions
Opening the APEX 1930 equipment could result in electric shock and may cause severe injury.
Connect the equipment frame ground to the building ground.
Operating the APEX 1930 with antennas in very close proximity facing each other can lead to
severe damage to the repeater.
RF EXPOSURE INFORMATION
A minimum separation distance of 7.9 inches (20cm) must be maintained between the user and the
external antenna of the repeater to satisfy FCC RF exposure requirements. For more information
about RF exposure, please visit the FCC website at www.fcc.gov
This equipment is for indoor use only and enables the communication wiring to communicate inside
the building.
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1.3. Version History
1.3.1. Manual Version History List
Revision History
Approval Ver. Issue Ver.
1.3.2. Firmware Version History List
Revision History
Approval Ver. Issue Ver.
1.3.3. WEB GUI Version History List
Revision History
Approval Ver. Issue Ver.
Date Item/Description Reason
Date Item/Description Reason
Date Item/Description Reason
1.4. Glossary
The following is a list of abbreviations and terms used in this manual.
Abbreviation Definition
AC Alternating Current
CDMA Code Division Multiple Access
DC Direct Current
DL Downlink
GUI Graphic User Interface
LED Light Emitting Diode
PSU Power Supply Unit
RF Radio Frequency
UL Uplink
VSWR Voltage Standing Wave Ratio
AGC (Automatic Gain Control)
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