R tron APEX1933 Users Manual
APEX1933
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.
FCC NOTIFICATION
This equipment generates or uses radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment
may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual.
The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is
made.
This is NOT a CONSUMER device. It is designed for installation by FCC LICENSEES and QUALIFIED
INSTALLERS. You MUST have an FCC LICENSE or express consent of an FCC Licensee to operate this
device. Unauthorized use may result in significant forfeiture penalties, including penalties in excess of
$100,000 for each continuing violation.
Regulatory Statements
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two Conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if it is not installed and used in accordance
with the instruction manual, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Modifications: Any modifications made to this device that are not approved by Sun Microsystems, Inc.
may void the authority granted to the user by the FCC to operate this equipment.
WARNING: Only authorized antennas and cables described in this manual are permitted to be used
with this device. Other antennas and cables are expressly forbidden to be used. Authorized
Antennas:
- YG-1900-12: Yagi Antenna
- ACPS-1900-8: Indoor Directional Patch Antenna
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. GENERAL........................................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 N
OTICE............................................................................................................................................................................................. 1
AFETY PRECAUTIONS...................................................................................................................................................................2
1.2 S
ERSION HISTORY..........................................................................................................................................................................3
1.3 V
Manual Version History List
1.3.1
.................................................................................................................................................3
1.3.2 Firmware Version History List
1.3.3 WEB GUI Version History List
.............................................................................................................................................3
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1.4 GLOSSARY .......................................................................................................................................................................................4
2. INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................................................... 5
2.1 APEX1933......................................................................................................................................................................................5
2.2 APEX1933
OMPONENTS..................................................................................................................................................................................6
2.3 C
APEX1933
2.3.1
KEY FEATURES..........................................................................................................................................................6
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2.4 DESCRIPTION...................................................................................................................................................................................7
2.4.1
Overview
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2.4.2 INTERNAL CONFIGURATION........................................................................................................................................................8
RFU (Radio Frequency Unit)
2.4.3
2.4.4 Duplexer
...................................................................................................................................................................................9
2.4.5 PSU (Power Supply Unit)
2.4.6 NCU (Network Control Unit)
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3. MECHANICAL INSTALLATION.................................................................................................................... 12
3.1 M
OUNTING.................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
4. CABLE INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................................ 14
4.1 C
ABLE CONNECTION................................................................................................................................................................... 14
OWER ON.................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
4.2 P
ROUNDING ................................................................................................................................................................................. 15
4.3 G
5. GUI OPERATION............................................................................................................................................. 16
5.1 GUI
5.2 I
OPERATION FLOW CHART ................................................................................................................................................. 16
NTERNET NETWORK SETUP ...................................................................................................................................................... 17
Windows 7 (Refer to 5.9 for other versions of Windows)
5.2.1
............................................................................................. 17
5.3 SYSTEM LOGIN............................................................................................................................................................................. 18
YSTEM SETUP............................................................................................................................................................................. 19
5.4 S
5.4.1 Time Setting
........................................................................................................................................................................... 19
5.4.2 Network Setup
5.4.3 User Note
5.4.4 User Comment
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5.5 GUI SYSTEM CONTROL.............................................................................................................................................................. 23
YSTEM CONTROL .................................................................................................................................................................... 23
5.5.1 S
Operating Control
5.5.2
5.5.3 Alarm Control
5.5.4 Band Select
................................................................................................................................................................ 24
....................................................................................................................................................................... 26
............................................................................................................................................................................ 26
5.6 GUI SYSTEM SETUP.................................................................................................................................................................... 27
5.6.1
Easy Setup
............................................................................................................................................................................. 27
5.6.2 MANUAL GAIN SETTING .......................................................................................................................................................... 30
5.7 GUI
STATUS.................................................................................................................................................................................. 33
System
5.7.1
5.7.2 Operating
5.7.3 Alarm
..................................................................................................................................................................................... 33
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5.8 FILE UPDATE ................................................................................................................................................................................ 34
MCU Firmware Download
5.8.1
................................................................................................................................................ 34
5.8.2 Web GUI Download
............................................................................................................................................................. 36
5.9 ATTACHMENT............................................................................................................................................................................... 37
5.9.1 Internet Network Setting
...................................................................................................................................................... 37
6. TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................................................................... 40
6.1 LED
6.2 GUI
6.3 C
ALARM................................................................................................................................................................................. 40
ALARM.................................................................................................................................................................................. 41
OMMUNICATION ALARM.......................................................................................................................................................... 42
7. SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................................................................................44
7.1 RF
7.2 E
7.3 E
7.4 M
CHARACTERISTICS................................................................................................................................................................ 44
NVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATION ............................................................................................................................................. 45
LECTRICAL SPECIFICATION...................................................................................................................................................... 45
ECHANICAL SPECIFICATION.................................................................................................................................................... 45
8. APPENDIX........................................................................................................................................................ 46
8.1 US
PCS CHANNEL....................................................................................................................................................................... 46
8.2 W
8.3 R
ARRANTY................................................................................................................................................................................... 47
ETURN MATERIAL AUTHORIZATION (RMA) PROCEDURE.................................................................................................. 47
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. 2000-2014
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 APEX1933 equipment.
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
e-mail: info@r-tronamerica.com
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1.2 Safety Precautions
Opening the APEX1933 equipment could result in electric shock and may cause severe injury.
Connect the equipment frame ground to the building ground.
Operating the APEX1933 with antennas in very close proximity facing each other can lead to
severe damage to the equipment.
RF Exposure Infomation
The antenna(s) must be installed in a fixed installation and provide a separation distance of 76
cm from all persons and must not be collocated with any other transmitters except in
accordance with FCC multi-tran
ACPS-1900-8 antenna.
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.
smitter product procedures for both YG-1900-12 antenna and
Antenna Requirements
ANTENNAS: please read your manufacturers antenna specifications before installation.
Your antenna will require a type "N" connection. The antenna, Coax., and fittings must be 50
ohms.
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1.3 Version History
1.3.1 Manual Version History List
Revision Histor y
Approval Ver. Issue Ver.
V1.0 2013. 10. 18 Initial Version
V1.0 V1.1 2013. 10. 31 Component List Modification
V1.1 V1.2 2014. 01. 20 Key features Modification
Date Item/Description Reason
1.3.2 Firmware Version History List
Revision Histor y
Approval Ver. Issue Ver.
V1.0.00 V1.0.00 2013. 10. 18 Initial Version
Date Item/Description Reason
1.3.3 WEB GUI Version History List
Revision Histor y
Approval Ver. Issue Ver.
V1.3.00 V1.3.00 2013. 10. 18 APEX Series Common GUI
Date Item/Description Reason
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1.4 Glossary
The following is a list of abbreviations and terms used in this manual.
Abbreviation Definition
AC
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
NCU Network Control Unit
MCU Main Control Unit
NMS Network Management System
SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol
Alternating Current
AGC (Automatic Gain Control)
AGC prevents the equipment from exceeding its maximum output power by reducing the gain
automatically. AGC is used to adjust the gain to an appropriate level for a range of input signal
.
levels
ASD (Automatic Shutdown)
ASD helps protect the amplifier from over load. ASD helps protect the network by preventing
excessive signal output power.
ASD does not:
1. Prevent oscillation
2. Protect from excessive input.
There are three parameters: ASD Level, ASD Time, and ASD Iteration.
If the output power exceeds higher than the “ASD LEVEL”, the equipment will shut down for “ASD
TIME” seconds. If shutdown repeats “Iteration” times, the equipment will require manual re-start.
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2. Introduction
2.1 APEX1933
APEX1933 is used to fill out areas in APEX systems, such as base station fringe areas, business
and industrial building, etc.
APEX1933 receives signals from a Small Cell (Femto-Cell, Optional), amplifies and retransmits the
signals to the mobile stations. It also receives, amplifies and retransmits signals in the opposite
direction. Both directions are served simultaneously with the following features:
< Basic Organization >
Note :
Femto-cells will be one of the following products:
FCC ID:R4HAWEPPRO or FCC ID:QHYHUBBUBC4500-RT or FCC ID:QHYHUBBUBC4501-RT.
Femto-cells that are used with APEX 1933 must be connected to a wired uplink configuration. Both up
link and down link of the femtocell will be wired connections only when used with APEX 19
33.
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2.2 APEX1933 Key Features
◈ Design
- Digital filtering allows for customized channel selections.
- Digital filtering high quality, out of band rejection, and high performance
◈ User friendly design.
- Local monitoring and control through the Web GUI interface
- Remote monitoring and control through the Web GUI interface.
- Reports the status of connection as a function of SNMP regularly and reports an alarm if the
event occurred.
◈ Protection function
- Easy setup
- Isolation Check
- Auto Gain Control
- Auto Shutdown
2.3 Components
2.3.1 APEX1933
APEX1924/1930/1933 Package
Index Items Q’ty Remark
1
2
3 Wall Mount Bracket 1
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
Equipment
NCU (Installed in
equipment)
LAN Cable
AC Cable
Bolt (M4*8mm)
Bolt (M6*16mm)
Direct LAN
Cable(120mm)
Direct LAN
Cable(1M)
Quick Guide
User’s Manual CD
1
1
1 Cross Type LAN Cable
1
2
4
1
1 Optional
1
1
For standalone
APEX PCS Series operation
Strait through LAN cable
for standalone APEX PCS
Series operation
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2.4 Description
2.4.1 Overview
No.2, 4 and 8 are for standalone APEX1924/1930/1933 operation.
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2.4.2 Internal Configuration
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2.4.3 RFU (Radio Frequency Unit)
The RFU (RF Unit) is a bi-directional amplifier that sharply filters out unwanted noise.
2.4.4 Duplexer
A duplexer is a device that combines two or more signals onto a common channel or
medium to increase its transmission efficiency.
2.4.5 PSU (Power Supply Unit)
The AC-DC adaptor supplies a steady DC power to the APEX19xx equipment by drawing
power from the general in-wall AC outlets.
2.4.6 NCU (Network Control Unit)
The NCU (Network Control Unit) is the control unit of the APEX19xx. The NCU controls and
monitors operational parameters, alarms, records event and performs many other functions.
2.4.7 ANTENNA REQUIREMENTS
ANTENNAS: please read your manufacturers antenna specifications before installation. Your
antenna will require a type “N” connection. The antenna, coax, and fittings must be 50
ohms impedance.
MAXIMUM ANTENNA SIZE CONNECTED TO THE APEX1933 REPEATER IS 12dBi,
The CDMA repeater requires antennas that operate in the desired frequency range of the
CDMA repeater. The APEX1933 Repeater has a frequency operating range of 1850 to 1915
MHz for the up- link, and 1930 to 1995 MHz for the downlink. Your antennas must operate
within these frequencies.
Failure to select the proper antennas will degrade the performance of your repeater.
2.4.8 ANTENNA ISOLATION & COAX CABLES
To protect wireless CDMA networks from interference caused by oscillation, the APEX1933
Repeater has internal automatic oscillation detection/control and auto shut down of the
repeater.
Improper installation practices could can initiate automatic shut-down of your repeater.
All repeaters require antenna isolation to prevent oscillation. The usable gain level of your
repeater is directly linked to the antenna isolation values. The maximum gain of your
repeater must be adjusted to a minimum of 10 dB lower than your antenna isolation values.
For example, if your antenna isolation value is 43 dB then your maximum usable repeater
gain is 33 dB.
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Due to the variations of system layouts and requirements it is not possible to have one
procedure that will suffice every installation. You are strongly advised to acquire the services
of an RF system designer to calculate your antenna isolation requirements.
Ensure that your antennas are at the maximum possible distance apart. Do not place
antennas in close proximity to each other; otherwise you will activate the oscillation
detection process.
Coax cables should be low loss 50 ohm, and suitable for 1850 to 1915 / 1930 to 1995 MHz
band frequency.
Antenna connections should be clean and moisture free. Do not spray lubricant into the
connectors as this prevents the signal traveling through the coax. Use a cleaning solvent
that has no oil and does not leave any residue. High quality oil-less contact cleaner is
suitable.
All coax connectors must be water tight and wrapped with water proof tape. Any moisture
in the connectors will degrade or eliminate the signals.
2.4.9 ANTENNA CONNECTIONS ON THE APEX1933
The APEX1933 can be installed indoors. If mounted indoors ensure there is no elevated
room temperatures and free flowing air for cooling of the repeater.
Connect the antenna that is aimed at the Cell Tower to the bottom left side N connector.
Connect the antenna that is aimed towards the Area Fill (target site) to the bottom right
side N connector.
Connect your Ethernet cable to the connector socket located on the left side of the power
on LED light.
NOTE; Water proof boot cover for the Ethernet connection, contact your Repeater supplier.
2.4.10
Additional protection is gained if the reverse link maximum power level is adjusted to
prevent the possibility of sudden unwanted high input RF levels. This can happen in various
ways, mobile cellular vehicle boosters coming within range of the cellular repeaters,
malfunctioning cellular phones, or other stray signals.
ADJUSTING REVERSE LINK MAXIMUM POWER LEVEL.
The APEX1933 has an adjustable Maximum allowable RF Power limit. The maximum
allowable RF power limit is 33dBm. The digitally controlled attenuator will not permit RF
signal levels greater than 33dBm.
The user can decrease the maximum allowable RF transmit power from 33 dBm to 0.0dBm.
The microprocessor controlled digital attenuator will maintain the preset allowable RF
transmit power limit regardless of unwanted high input signal levels.
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2.4.11 Calculating the Maximum Output Power allowed
The regulatory limits for maximum output power are specified in EIRP (equivalent isotro
pic radiated power). The EIRP level of a device will be installation dependent and final c
onfiguration is the responsiblity of the professional installer. However in general the fin
al EIRP can be calculated by adding the gain of the antenna used (specified in dBi) to
the output power available at the connector (specified in dBm) minus any cable loss.
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3. Mechanical Installation
The installation procedure is as follows:
• Confirm Items from List
• Mounting
• Grounding
• RF Cable Connection
• Power On
3.1 Mounting
Step 1 Drill holes directly through the template. Attach the mounting bracket to the wall using
provided bolts (16/5*50mm) or extra screws.
Step 2 Lean the APEX19xx to hang the topside of the Guide Ring on the mounting bracket, and
push toward the wall to mount.
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