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This document describes the specifications, installation and operation of iDEN Add-On Filter Box.
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 and the performance and design of the product. Specifications, dimensions and other
statements mentioned in this document are subject to change without notice.
R-tron Inc. 6402 College Boulevard Overland Park, KS 66211
Phone: +1-913-344-9977, 1-888-31R-TRON Fax: +1-913-344-9988 Internet: www.r-tron.com
R-tron is registered trademarks of R-tron Inc. Other products and company names mentioned herein this
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Copyright © R-tron Inc. 2000-2007
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iDEN Add-On Filter Box
Contents
Abbreviations .......................................................................................................................5
1. Introduction...........................................................................................................6
2. Description.......................................... ...................................................................8
2.1 System Specifications ....................................................................................................... 8
2.1.1. Electrical Specifications.......................................................................................... 8
2.1.2. Mechanical Specifications ...................................................................................... 8
2.2 Sub Unit Overview........................................................................................................... 10
2.2.1. Block Diagram .......................................................................................................11
2.2.2. Filter Module......................................................................................................... 12
2.2.3. Duplexer ............................................................................................................... 13
2.2.4. MCU (Main Control Unit) ...................................................................................... 14
2.2.5. Power Supply ....................................................................................................... 15
3. Hardware Installation............................................................................................16
3.1 Check List of Items.......................................................................................................... 16
3.2 Mounting.......................................................................................................................... 17
3.3 Grounding........................................................................................................................ 17
3.4 RF Cable Connection...................................................................................................... 18
3.5 Bandwidth & Band Setup ................................................................................................ 19
3.6 Power Up......................................................................................................................... 21
4. Troubleshooting....................................................................................................22
4.1 RF Connection Check ..................................................................................................... 22
4.2 Power Connection ........................................................................................................... 22
4.3 Red Light on the Alarm LED............................................................................................ 23
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iDEN Add-On Filter Box
Figures
Figure 1. R-tron iDEN Add-On Filter Box..................................................... ... ... ........................ 6
Figure 2. Overview: Interference Filtering........................................................... ... ................... 7
Figure 3. Dimension of iDEN Add-On Filter Box.........................................................................9
Figure 4. Internal View of iDEN Add-On Filter Box...................................................................10
Figure 5. Block Diagram ....................................................................................... ... .............. 11
Figure 6. Filter Module........................................................................................................... 12
Figure 7. Duplexer ............................................ .................................................................... 13
Figure 8. Main Control Unit................................................................................................ .... 14
Figure 9. Power Supply.............................. ... ........................................................ ... .............. 15
Figure 10. Items.................................................................................................................. 16
Figure 11. Mounting ................................................ ............................................................ 17
Figure 12. Grounding...........................................................................................................18
Figure 13. Configuration: RF Cable Connection...................................................................... 18
Figure 14. Dip Switches for Bandwidth and Band Setup ......................................................... 19
Figure 15. Index Table for Bandwidth and Band Setup........................................................... 19
Figure 16. Power Cord Connection........................................................................................ 21
Figure 17. LEDs Off ............................................................................................... .. ............ 22
Figure 18. AC power cord Check........................................................................................... 23
Figure 19. Red Light on Alarm LED ....................................................................................... 23
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iDEN Add-On Filter Box
Abbreviations
Abbreviations used in this manual, in iDEN Add-On Filter Box.
AC Alternating Current
ANT Antenna
CDMA Code Division Multiple Access
DC Direct Current
GND Grounding
GUI Graphic User Interface
iDEN Integrated Digital Enhanced Network
LED Light Emitting Diode
PSU Power Supply Unit
RF Radio Frequency
TEMP Temperature
VSWR Voltage Standing Wave Ratio
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