R tron APEX730 Users Manual
APEX730
LTE 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 S
AFETY PRECAUTIONS...................................................................................................................................................................2
1.3 V
ERSION HISTORY..........................................................................................................................................................................3
1.3.1 Manual Version History List
1.3.2 Firmware Version History List
1.3.3 WEB GUI Version History List
LOSSARY .......................................................................................................................................................................................4
1.4 G
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2. INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................................................... 5
2.1 APEX730 ........................................................................................................................................................................................5
2.2 APEX730
2.3 C
OMPONENT....................................................................................................................................................................................6
2.3.1 APEX730
2.4 D
ESCRIPTION...................................................................................................................................................................................7
2.4.1 Overview
2.4.2 I
2.4.3 RFU (RF Unit)
2.4.4 Duplexer
2.4.5 PSU (Power Supply Unit)
2.4.6 NCU (Network Control Unit)
KEY FEATURES............................................................................................................................................................5
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NTERNAL CONFIGURATION.................................................................................................................................................8
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3. MECHANICAL INSTALLATION...................................................................................................................... 9
ONFIRM ITEM FROM LIST............................................................................................................................................................9
3.1 C
OUNTING.......................................................................................................................................................................................9
3.2 M
ROUNDING ................................................................................................................................................................................. 12
3.3 G
3.4 RF
3.5 P
CABLE CONNECTION ............................................................................................................................................................ 12
OWER ON.................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
4. GUI OPERATION............................................................................................................................................. 13
4.1 GUI
4.2 I
4.3 S
4.4 S
4.5 GUI
4.5.1 S
OPERATION FLOW CHART ................................................................................................................................................. 14
NTERNET NETWORK SETUP ...................................................................................................................................................... 15
4.2.1 Windows 7 (Refer to 5.9 for other versions of Windows)
YSTEM LOGIN............................................................................................................................................................................. 16
YSTEM SETUP............................................................................................................................................................................. 17
4.4.1 Time Setting
4.4.2 Network Setup
SYSTEM CONTROL.............................................................................................................................................................. 18
YSTEM CONTROL ............................................................................................................................................................. 19
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4.5.2 Operating Control
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4.5.3 Alarm Control
4.5.4 Band Select
4.6 GUI
SYSTEM SETUP.................................................................................................................................................................... 22
4.6.1 Easy Setup
4.6.2 M
4.7 GUI
4.7.1 System
ANUAL GAIN SETTING ................................................................................................................................................... 24
STATUS.................................................................................................................................................................................. 27
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4.7.2 Operating
4.7.3 Alarm
4.8 F
ILE UPDATE ................................................................................................................................................................................ 28
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4.8.1 MCU Firmware, Web GUI Download
TT ACHMENT............................................................................................................................................................................... 30
4.9 A
5.9.1 Internet Network Setting
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5. TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................................................................... 32
5.1 LED
5.2 GUI
5.3 C
ALARM................................................................................................................................................................................. 32
ALARM.................................................................................................................................................................................. 33
OMMUNICATION ALARM.......................................................................................................................................................... 35
6. SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................................................................................ 37
6.1 RF
6.2 E
6.3 E
6.4 M
CHARACTERISTICS................................................................................................................................................................ 37
NVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATION............................................................................................................................................. 37
LECTRICAL SPECIFICATION...................................................................................................................................................... 38
ECHANICAL SPECIFICATION.................................................................................................................................................... 38
7. APPENDIX........................................................................................................................................................ 39
7.1 US
7.2 W
7.3 R
LTE CHANNEL....................................................................................................................................................................... 39
ARRANTY................................................................................................................................................................................... 41
ETURN MATER IAL 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 APEX730 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
e-mail: info@r-tronamerica.com
Website: www.rtronamerica.com
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1.2 Safety Precautions
Opening the APEX730 equipment could result in electric shock and may cause severe injury.
Connect the equipment frame ground to the building ground.
Operating the APEX730 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.
V1.0 V1.0 2011. 06. 15 Initial Version
Date Item/Description Reason
1.3.2 Firmware Version History List
Revision History
Approval Ver. Issue Ver.
V1.0.00 V1.0.00 2011. 06. 15. Initial Version
Date Item/Description Reason
1.3.3 WEB GUI Version History List
Revision History
Approval Ver. Issue Ver.
V1.0.00 V1.0.00 2011. 06. 15 Initial Version
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 Alternating Current
LTE
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
AGC (Automatic Gain Control)
AGC prevents the repeater 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
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ASD (Automatic Shutdown)
ASD helps protect the amplifier from over load. ASD helps protect the network by preventing
excessive signal output power.
There are three parameters: ASD Level, ASD Time, and ASD Iteration.
If the output power exceeds higher than the “ASD LEVEL”, the repeater will shut down for “ASD
TIME” seconds. If shutdown repeats “Iteration” times, the repeater will require manual re-start.
Long Term Evolution
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2. Introduction
2.1 APEX730
APEX730 is used to fill out areas in APEX systems, such as base station fringe areas, business
and industrial building, etc.
APEX730 receives signals from a base station, 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 >
2.2 APEX730 Key Features
◈ Design
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- 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 Component
2.3.1 APEX730
APEX730 Package
Index Items Q’ty
1 Repeater 1
2 Wall Mount Bracket 1
3 LAN Cable 1
4 AC Cable 1
5 Bolt (M4*8mm) 2
6 Bolt (M6*12mm) 4
7 Bolt (16/5*50mm) 4
8 Direct LAN Cable 1
9 Quick Guide 1
10 User’s Manual CD 1
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2.4 Description
2.4.1 Overview
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2.4.2 Internal Configuration
2.4.3 RFU (RF 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 APEX730 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 APEX730. The NCU controls and
monitors operational parameters, alarms, records event and performs many other functions.
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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 Confirm Item from List
APEX730 Package
Index Items Q’ty
1 Repeater 1
2 Wall Mount Bracket 1
3 LAN Cable 1
4 AC Cable 1
5 Bolt (M4*8mm) 2
6 Bolt (M6*12mm) 4
7 Bolt (16/5*50mm) 4
8 Direct LAN Cable 1
9 Quick Guide 1
10 User’s Manual CD 1
3.2 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.
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Step 2 Lean the APEX730 to hang the topside of the Guide Ring on the mounting bracket, and
push toward the wall to mount.
Step 3 Fix the repeater using the 4 bolts (M6*12mm) provided.
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Step 4 Fix the repeater using the 2 Bolts (M4*8mm) provided.
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